One of the truisms in life is that taxes will never go away. This is especially true for property taxes. For most towns and cities, property taxes are paid twice a year. If you don’t have an escrow account with a lender, or if there is no mortgage and you pay the taxes on your own, having a spending plan to ensure there are enough funds to pay the taxes is critical.
Three Steps to Avoid Property Tax Foreclosure
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Looking Back...
5 YEARS AGO December 26, 2013
The owners of a half dozen historic Leelanau County barns used commercially as wedding and reception venues have received violation notices from the Leelanau County Construction Code Authority. They may need to invest tens of thousands of dollars to upgrade their barns, or go out of business.
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Winter was long on the islands
The following is story and photos are taken from Kathleen Craker Firestone’s “The Fox Islands North and South.”
One of the notable events of the island’s history...was recorded in the Traverse City Record-Eagle as it happened.
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Andresens celebrates 68 years
Carl and Marilyn (Gladden) Andresen of Elmwood Township will celebrate their 68th wedding anniversary on Tuesday.
They were married on Dec. 31, 1950 — New Year’s Eve — at The People’s Church in East Lansing.
Carl grew up in Glen Arbor and was the first “day student” to attend the Leelanau School, graduating in 1947.
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Coping with grief during holidays
The winter holidays provide joy to many in our area, but are also a challenge to some, especially those who have lost loved ones. Resources to help survive and even thrive are available and can also provide connections and community for the future.
The Leelanau Senior Services Support Group is one such valuable program.
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County Cuisine
Needing a hearty meal now that winter has officially kicked in? This potato soup from Art’s Tavern located in Glen Arbor and open seven days a week is that meal for you. For a tasty side, add a nice chopped salad or fresh bread.
Potato Soup
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Talk of the County
Name: Jake Moran
Town: Cedar
Resident of county since:“Since October.”
Age and birthplace: 28, Traverse City
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Marriages performed
Tyler J. Shaffran and Jordan K. Callewaert, December 15 in Leland
Jakob D. Nelson and Lydia J. Roberts, December 15 in Empire
Kyle N. Bevelhymer and Emily E. Johnson, December 19 in Suttons Bay
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Deaths recorded in county
Gerald M. Bergman, 77, of Garfield Township died December 13 in Suttons Bay Township
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Soil Erosion Permits
Village of Suttons Bay
Inland Seas Education – (Hallmark Construction Inc.) Excavation for new footing/pier for canopy and veneer Foundation at 100 Dame Street ($100).
Bingham Township
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Real estate transfers recorded in county
December 14, 2018
Gerald C. Timmis, Trustee under the Gerald C. Timmis Living Trust to himself, Unit 14, Villa Glen Condominium in Empire Township.
Marie E. Shugart, Trustee of the Kenneth D. Shugart and Marie E. Shugart Revocable Living Trust to Michael R. and Kelly S. Wagner, Lot #4, Plat of Morningside in Elmwood Township.
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Construction Code Authority
Village of Northport
James B. Zevalkink (Self) Construct residential wood framed covered porch and deck at 10152 N. Shore Dr. ($7,090).
Bernard E. Alford (Mark K. Kellogg) Construct residential add/ alterations: Addition covered porch, deck. Alteration main and second floor at 111 E. Fifth Street ($77,865).
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Programs on tap at Empire library
The Glen Lake Community Library will offer two readings by writers visiting the Empire area between the holidays.
Katharine “Kit” Crawford Robey will read from her new book, “Cardinal Coat & Other Stories” at 3 p.m. today.
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NPS biologist retires after 30 years of service
Sue Jennings, wildlife biologist at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, will retire Saturday, after 30 years with the National Park Service (NPS) — nearly 10 of them at the National Lakeshore.
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2018 Rewind: meth, cherries and high water
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Big numbers in bird count
[img_assist|nid=216273|title=|desc= FOCUSING INTENTLY on the number and species of birds visible along the Lake Leelanau Narrows last week were Audubon Society birders, from left, Nate Crane, Blake Key and Judy Livingston.
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Bay Theatre to open Jan. 1
As promised the Bay Theatre will be open on New Year’s Day with a new group manning the projection room.
Tuesday the Bay Community Theatre group has planned a day full of activities to begin 2019 and mark the beginning of a new era at the move house.
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GT Bike Tours to host wine tasting
Snowshoeing and wine.
Grand Traverse Bike Tours will be offering a unique wine tasting opportunity through the trails this winter.
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TART Trails will host 10th Trails Day
A day on the trails is set.
The 10th annual Winter Trails Day will take place in the new year, Saturday, Jan. 5 at the Timbers Ridge Resort.
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Glen Lake rolls past Traverse City St. Francis
Rolling into victory.
The Glen Lake varsity bowling team earned the win against Traverse City St. Francis, 29-1, behind big games from Ken Plamondon and Isaac Flask.
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