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GAAC has new director
Traverse City resident Sarah Kime has been tapped as the executive director of the Glen Arbor Arts Center.
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Three concerts this weekend
The Leelanau Community Choir will present “Tidings of Joy,” a holiday concert, this weekend at three county locations.
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Houdeks sell business
Jim and Madeline Houdek had a partially-finished home; one child and another on the way when they drained their bank account to place a down payment on a septage truck.
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Bonek Agency named chamber ‘business of the year’ for 2018
Chris Branson says the major goal of the Bonek Agency is to provide personalized service, which seems to fly in the face of the modern-day cyber model for the insurance business.
But Branson isn’t trying to insure everyone with a smart phone, a marketing effort more akin to Geico and Esurance. Instead, the agency concentrates on its home territory, which is Leelanau County.
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Northport women to meet Tuesday
The Northport Women’s Club will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Leelanau Township firehall in Northport.
Christina Pfeufer will offer a Christmas Holiday Presentation.
During the meeting, the last of 2018, club members may also discuss plans for their annual holiday bake sale set for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 8 at the firehall in Northport.
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Northport lit up for holidays
More than 100 people turned out Saturday in Northport for the annual holiday open house and tree lighting.
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Big holiday cheer in Leland
There will be much merry-making in Leland this weekend with activities at the Old Art Building (OAB) and at the nearby Leland Township Library.
The Leelanau Community Cultural Center will host the annual Merry MarketPlace Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Each year artists gather on the first Saturday of December to share their artwork for unique holiday gifts and holiday decor.
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S–B center of holiday festivities
The holiday season will hit the Village of Suttons Bay full force this weekend with a full day of activities planned Saturday and even more fun on Sunday.
Festivities will begin Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Suttons Bay-Bingham District Library, 416 Front Street.
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Temps, rut keep deer moving
Cold temperatures and, at times, snowy ground have proven assets to deer hunters in Leelanau County, with two days remaining in the firearm season.
For those with tags to fill, the opportunities are out there, according to two hunters who were successful earlier in the season.
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New director elected to LCD
There’s a new director on the Leelanau Conservation District (LCD) board for the first time in decades.
Scott Collins of Centerville Township was elected to the board during the LCD annual meeting Nov. 1. He will replace Dr. Gerald (Gerry) White, who has served on the board for 25 years.
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Deer’s antlers untangled
A 6-point buck, tangled in fencing last week, was freed with the assistance from the Sheriff’s Office.
Leelanau County animal control deputy Wayne Kalchik responded at 12:25 p.m. last Wednesday, Nov. 21, where he found the buck with its antlers entangled in heavy wire fencing.
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Northport Honor Roll
Northport Public School has placed the names of 29 students on its honor roll for the first marking period of the school year.
Earning all A’s were:
Sixth grade — Olivia Williams.
Seventh grade — Laura Christianson.
Eighth grade — Aydan Pino and Joshua Somero.
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‘Routine’ business; special meet set
At its regular monthly meeting last week, the Leelanau County Board of Commissioners acted on a slate of mostly routine issues that were approved in 7-0 votes of the board.
During the Nov. 20 meeting, the board:
Approved an updated inter-county contract for funding and operation of the 86th District Court which serves Grand Traverse, Antrim and Leelanau counties.
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Pension pay-down part of Rd. Comm. budget
Moneys to further reduce the Road Commission’s pension liability for its employees are included in the agency’s proposed 2019 budget.
The spending plan, for which a public hearing is set for 1 p.m. Tuesday, includes $140,000 to be carried over from this year to reduce the Road Commission’s liability.
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Brew pub eyed for Hilltop Rd. complex
A brewpub may be added to the West Bay Shore Village complex on M-22 at Hilltop Road following action last week by the Bingham Township Board.
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County Cuisine
The Bluebird is known for their ethnic foods, and this Chicken Flauta does not disappoint. The Bluebird in Leland serves lunch, dinner and drinks. Don’t forget to pick up your holiday gift certificates!
Chicken Flautas
Ingredients:
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Talk of the County
Name: Sandi Kuttnauer
Town: Suttons Bay
Resident of county since: 2003, 15 years
Age and birthplace: 64, Grand Rapids
Occupation:“Retired.”
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Deaths recorded in county
Lenora M. Gillland, 79, of Leland Township died November 7 in Leland Township
Timothy J. Kehl, 71, of Northport died November 10 in Northport
Constance B. Rehahn, 70, of Traverse City died November 12 in Suttons Bay Township
Joseph A. Barresi, 87, of Traverse City died November 15 in Elmwood Township
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Marriages performed
Ryan J. Werder and Katherine C. Sulau, September 15 in Suttons Bay Township
Anthony M. Watrous and Maya L. G. Kassab, November 16 in Grand Traverse
Daniel A. Nicol and Melissa M-L. Williams, November 18 in Glen Arbor
Terrance R. Francek and Jill A. Kabana, November 19 in Suttons Bay
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