To the editor:
There is not enough space and far too many rabbit holes, to adequately expand on your letter to the Leelanau Enterprise regarding your engagement in the Vietnam War, and our genocidal ravage on Native American Tribes. Sadly, we continue to repeat our aggressions without just, moral cause.
You may be asking, what happened to the Internet survey I completed some time ago? Recently, the Leelanau Internet Futures Team (LIFT), created by the Leelanau Peninsula Economic Foundation, launched its action plan for provision of high-speed Internet services throughout Leelanau County following two years of dedicated research and work on this project.
This may not have been the magic moment that candidate Gretchen Whitmer knew she would become governor but it sure could have been.
In a rare moment when she was off the campaign trail, she sat quietly in the dentist chair when she heard a new patient enter in the adjacent room. The man promptly told the dentist, “Fix the damn tooth!.”
During the flurry of activity in the newsroom last Wednesday morning, the wrong picture was placed with a story about the newly-elected Northport Village President.
Steve Wetherbee won the election. However, a picture of his nephew, Northport School Superintendent Neil Wetherbee incorrectly ran with the story.
We regret the error.
To the editor:
It is my opinion that though the passing of Proposal 1 was legal, it is the wrong choice for Michigan.
Where’s the turkey?
It’s almost time for one of the favorite holidays in my family, sitting at the dinner table eating turkey and watching the Lions on Thanksgiving Day. As well as a holiday to enjoy a delicious meal, it is one to remember to be thankful for what we have.
“We had a very good laugh last night when someone on my staff forwarded me a screenshot of my picture. I thought he/I looked pretty good for being 71 years old.”
– Northport School Superintendent Neil Wetherbee said of his picture mistakenly run last week when his uncle, Steve Wetherbee was elected Northport Village president.
Life goes on, still without clear direction.
The general outlook for those hoping for major changes to the political climate — locally and nationally — changed only slightly during the General Election.
We join the rest of Michigan in standing to salute all those involved in the Leland soccer program — especially the players.
“They did everything I asked them to do throughout the season,” said Joe Burda, coach of the Division IV state champion Comets. He’s assisted at the helm by Leland teacher Brandon Wheeler.
Organizations wishing to have their public events listed in this calendar can email Amy Hubbell at amy@leelanaunews.com or call The Enterprise, 256-9827, before 5 p.m. Friday.
TODAY
10 to 11:30 a.m. — Parenting Communities gathering; free; Leland Public School.
Suttons Bay Community “Thank You”
Veterans and first-responders will be recognized at an inaugural Appreciation Day for the community, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at Suttons Bay Elementary School.
Cedar-Maple City Lions
Michigan law requires local governments to inform their citizenry through public notices published in newspapers of record for their communities. These notices provide residents with an easy path for following the work of their elected officials. Public notices for Leelanau County can also be accessed online at Leelanaunews.com.
A Service of Remembrance was held Sunday, Nov.11 for Andy Stephen Zywicki who died Oct. 27 at home in Winnsboro, La.
He was 71.
Andy was born May 31, 1947 in Cedar, the son of John and Theresa Zywicki. He served in the U.S. Army as a military policeman and worked for Delta Airlines for 36 years.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, Nov. 14 at Martinson Funeral Home of Suttons Bay for Timothy Jon Kehl, of Northport, who passed away Friday, Nov. 10, 2018 at home with his wife, family, and friends at his side. He was 71.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov. 10 for Lenora Mae Gilland, 79, of Lake Leelanau, who died Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018 at her home with family and pets by her side.
Lenora was born on June 4, 1939 in Muskegon, the daughter of Riley and Hilda (Harper) Botruff. On April 7, 1957, also in Muskegon, she married Kyran J. Gilland, who survives.
The essence of our lives passed on to her next life September 1, 2018. Amy was loved by many and brought immeasurable kindness and beauty into our world. Life partner and adored wife of Dr. Henry A. Carels for 46 years. Beloved mother to their children Christina (Jason), Henry (Jessica), and Gabrielle.
Theresa Ann Proost Forgie passed away on November 1st, 2018 with family and friends by her side.
The Empire Village Council lost one member and gained another within the span of a few hours last week.
The Council voted 5-2 Thursday, with Trustees Chris Frey and Soni Aylsworth opposed, to appoint Tom Rademacher to replace Trustee Teresa Howes, who submitted her resignation that day.
Prospects for a solid start to the firearms deer season are excellent with snow on the ground and colder-than-average temperatures expected to continue through the weekend. Readers can find more detailed coverage of “opening day” in Section Two on page 4.
