A special meeting was scheduled for yesterday for the Village of Northport to put its stamp of approval on an updated flood plain management plan, according to village administrator Barb Von Voigtlander.
The special meeting was necessary, Von Voigtlander said, to meet state and federal deadlines.
A 28-year-old Grawn man pleaded guilty this week to a felony drug charge that could result in a 20-year sentence.
Robert C. Howard, 64, 10572 S. Weisler, Traverse City - Violation of local county ordinance, large wake - $120 fines and costs.
Kaitlynn R. Pataky, 10605 Deadstream Road, Honor - General DNR violation - $200 fines and costs.
Mateo R. Stafford, 19, 1219 Carl Road, Traverse City - Defective equipment - $282 fines and costs.
A 60-year-old woman from Cedar will likely face drunk driving charges after she was injured Saturday in a single-car accident.
The county Dispatch Center received a tip that an intoxicated female had just driven away from a residence on E. Gauthier Rd. in a gray Chevrolet SUV. Apparently there had been an argument at the residence prior to the female leaving, it was learned.
Wednesday, Aug. 22
6:32 a.m. — Leland Township — Caller would like someone to check on an elderly male.
7:43 a.m. — Elmwood Township — Caller is on the water. Can see a large bonfire near the Conservancy dock by the DeYoung Farm.
Thursday, Aug. 23
Wanting something to complement the rhubarb pudding from a few weeks ago? Well, Martha’s Leelanau Table suggests pork tenderloin with rhubarb and cherry chutney as a delicious pairing. Martha's Leelanau Table, located in downtown Suttons Bay, has a fruity recipe to liven up tender pork.
Name: Bill Dungjen
Town or township of residence: Solon Township
Resident since: I grew up here and have owned a home here for 20 years.
Age and birthplace: 46 and Chambersburg, Pa.
Frank R. Baer and Hope N. Tackbary, August 4 in Glen Arbor Township
John P. Jui and Amy E. Grogan, August 8 in Leland Township
Richard L. Heltzel III and Chelsea J. Klumpp, August 11 in Leland Township
Erik E. Westerlunf and Lauren L. Lockwood, August 11 in Glen Arbor
Thomas J. Martin and Marina R. Korzon, August 11 in Leland Township
Aaron D. Batsakis and Amanda Khoshnoud
Alexander M. Rickett and Saranda Vitia
Cameron M. Gutman and Michelle R. Bergeron
Ryan T. Griffin-Stegink and Ariel E. Ranieri
Benjamin C. Rafetto and Anna S. Hilgard
Jillian D. Geislinger and Michael D. Clough
Nicholas M. Watkins and Claire J. Whitaker
Lydia M. VanRaalte and Phillip D. Elya
Gibson Woodworking; 4131 E. Alpine Road, Cedar – By Gary Gibson, 4131 E. Alpine Road, Cedar.
Hatlem Springs; 4130 W. Dodge Spring Trail, Maple City – By Cheryl Boss, 4130 W. Dodge Spring Trail, Maple City.
Milk and Cloth; 10271 S. Center Highway, Traverse City – By Michelle B. DiFranco, 10271 S. Center Highway, Traverse City.
Ernest L. Pobuda, 80, of Suttons Bay died August 9 in Suttons Bay
Joseph M. Korson, 73, of Leland Township died August 15 in Leland Township
Patricia M. Otto, 75, of Elmwood Township died August 15 in Elmwood Township
H. Michael Buhler, 57, of Glen Lake Township died August 16 in Glen Arbor Township
Centerville Township
Glenn Valasco – (Lake Leelanau Excavating) Place fill material in areas of wetland to create a new driveway, install 2, 12 inch diameter water equalization culverts in the driveway at 3793 S. Shore Drive ($140).
Elmwood Township
August 8, 2018
Leelanau Construction Partners, LLC to Patrick and April Drouillard, Lots 27, Block 1, E.E. Chandler’s Park Addition to the Village of Leland in Leland Township (Valuation Affidavit filed).
Village of Northport
William Strickland Harper Trust (Ian M. Olmsted) Construct roof mounted solar array panels at 119 S. Waukazoo Street ($18,547).
Village of Suttons Bay
Twenty-five years ago when he planted rows of Macintosh seedlings, fruit grower Al Bakker wasn’t envisioning them with their roots in the air.
But consumer tastes evolve and markets change. It’s a reality that’s familiar to Bakker, who’s willing to pull established varieties of apple trees for new ones.
You can join Jerry Pearson in September for walks in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
The “Explore Sleeping Bear” hikes, like the Sunday morning worships he led this summer at Old Settlers Park, have become a tradition. They begin at 1 p.m. on Sundays.
He’s a community activist of a different sort.
In fact, Empire resident Jerry Pearson shies away from making political statements if he can help it. His focus is simply on growing a sense of community, which he does by being with nature.
Lace up those shoes and get ready to put one foot in front of the other.
Labor Day weekend in Leelanau County always gets residents and visitors moving with walks, runs and hikes. And this Labor Day will be no exception with six events scheduled, appropriate for all ages and abilities.
The Bingham Township Board last week acted on a request for another athletic event.
The 5th Annual Vineyard to Bay running event will be held Sunday in Bingham and Elmwood townships.
[img_assist|nid=207702|title=|desc= NEIL DUMFORD of Maple City leaves some recyclable materials at the county Solid Waste Council’s recycling site in Lake Leelanau which is slated to close by Sept. 20. Dumford said he found the site’s location to be convenient as he was headed into Suttons Bay.
