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Record Highs In March, records have been recorded three times in 2012.* The previous March record was 76 degrees in 1986 and 1990.

79 Wednesday, March 14

82 Sunday and Monday, March 12-13

Tuesday, March 14 * Temperatures taken at the Maple City weather station of the National Record Service, where records have been kept since 1959.

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Warmth carries sour taste for cherry farmers by Amy Hubbell of the Enterprise staff

County fruit growers reeling from a late winter storm are faced with what could be the earliest bloom date on record. As of 8 a.m. Wednesday, red tart cherries at the Northwest Michigan Research Cherry bloom Horticultural Station in Bingham 5 1/2 weeks Township had reach the “late green tip” ahead of stage of bud development more than a schedule. month ahead of the historical norm. Sweet cherries are on track to be in full bloom by March 30, according to Nikki Rothwell, director of the research station. “The year 1945 was the poster child for early bloom,” said Jim Nugent, fruit grower and retired director of the research station. “This is much earlier than that.”

The early bloom carries two dangers for the Leelanau cherry crop, which will be susceptible to seasonal frosts and poor pollination. Temperatures need to reach about 60 degrees during bloom for bees to do their work. It’s been quite a weather roller coaster. More than two feet of wet, heavy, snow buried the county in a matter of hours March 2 and 3, leading to extended power outages and perhaps as much as a 20 percent loss in the number of tart cherry trees in the county. Limbs, particularly on older Montmorency trees, broke under the weight of the snow. “I went from cleaning up storm damage to spraying in the course of a week,” said Ben LaCross of LaCross Farms which has 750 acres of fruit, predominantly red tart cherries, in production across the county. “The Tuesday after the storm (March 7) the high temperature was 50 degrees … It hasn’t been colder than that since.” (Concluded on Page 19)

BEN LACROSS of LaCross Farms is busying in the orchard as fruit crops, propelled by unseasonably warm temperatures, are developing more than five weeks ahead of schedule.

County sets heat records; is it summer? By Chris Olson of the Enterprise staff

Henry and Brody Plumstead of Empire ran into Lake Michigan Tuesday afternoon like it was summer. It was the first day of spring. With mom Cile watching, the two boys splashed around, then came back out about as quick as they went in. They did manage to go all the way under before retreating. “It’s cold,” said Brody, 5. “Just like the polar bear dip.” Joining the Plumstead brothers for brief dips at Empire’s Lake Michigan Beach were Jacob Ihme, 11, Paige Willman and Bailey Ihme, six. “We came down here Sunday afternoon and there were people sunning themselves, enjoying the beach,” Cile Plumstead said. “The boys went into the water then as well.” An unusual twist in the jet stream over North America, summer-like weather has set new high temperatures at the Weather Temps may National Service’s Maple City stay above recording site. On Tuesday the high normal for reached 84, setting a new record for the weeks month of March. But, seeing as how the previous record was set on Sunday at 82 degrees, then reached the same level on Monday, it may be that Tuesday’s mark was shattered again yesterday. Swimmers at this time of year usually have to contend with temperatures in the high 30’s and low 40’s, but unseasonably warm weather stayed on all winter, and seemed to reach a crescendo by the first days of spring. The average daily temperature for March has 44.5 degrees, well above the 29-year average for March of 32.1. Nick Schwartz, a meterologist for the Gaylord office of the National Weather Service, said temperatures will grow more seasonable in the next week. A low pressure system will send highs into (Concluded on Page 19)

MARCH DIP

JACOB IHME, 11, and Henry Plumstead, 7, both of Empire splash around in Lake Michigan on the first day of spring Tuesday. Summer-like temperatures have children of all ages heading to beaches around the county.

Ballfield buyback plan may be first in state By Eric Carlson Of The Enterprise staff

Officials of the Village of Suttons Bay are considering purchasing athletic fields from Suttons Bay Public Schools for up to $500,000 in cash as a means to help the school district solve its financial crisis. If the purchase occurs, the school district would buy back its athletic fields from the village over a ve year period, paying In weird twist, fi2-percent interest to the village with no paySuttons Bay ments on the principal district would in the first two years. Such an arrangement, buy back its should it come to fruimay be a first for own property tion, the state of Michigan.

Currently, the village receives less than one percent interest on reserve funds it maintains as a ﬁscal safety net for its sewer system. Most of the General Fund cash the village would use for the purchase would come from its sewer fund. “The village would receive a better return on the investments we’re authorized to use for the reserve funds, and the school district would receive the infusion of cash it needs to cover its deﬁcit by the end of its current budget year,” explained village council president Larry Mawby. “On the other hand,” Mawby added, “the village would be taking slightly more of a risk with how it invests its reserve funds –but you often assume higher risk whenever you hope to get a better return on an investment. Whether the village is willing to take that risk is what the Village (Concluded on Page 19)

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Katheryn King 1925-2012 A funeral Mass is set for 11 a.m. today at Holy Rosary Church for Katheryn King of Cedar who died Monday, March 19 at Munson Medical Center. She was 86. Katheryn was born in Empire June 7, 1925, the daughter of Willard and Martha (Lewis) Wickham. Katheryn moved to Detroit and married John King on July 4, 1942. She was an excellent homemaker, making sure that all domestic details were complete and well organized. Sunday dinners were important to Katheryn as was celebrating the holidays as a family. Even when her children became adults, they still all got together for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Katheryn enjoyed baking, flower gardening, watching game shows and was a great dancer. She was part of a Pokeno Club, a ladies card club and loved spending time with her grandchildren. Katheryn is survived by seven children: Shirley Stafford, Joan Robbins, John M. King, Maxine (William) Byrnes, Joyce (Roger) Sigsbey, Paula (John) Lewis and Thomas (Donna) King; son-in-law, John Sikorski; brother, Frank (Lois) Wickham; sister, Ina (Gordon) Bennett; 21 granchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and four great-great grandchildren. Preceding Katheryn in death were husband, John King; daughter, Darlene Sikorski; parents, Willard and Martha Wickham; and six siblings. In addition to last night, visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at Holy Rosary Church. Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society. The family was served by the Covell Funeral Home in Traverse City.

It took Jean Watkoski of Elmwood Township a little time to decide to run again for the County Board of Commissioners. Watkoski likes “serving the people,” the attribute of her job she enjoys the most, but would just as soon avoid running a campaign to retain her seat. Commissioner seats open up every two years. “I just needed some time to think about it, and see if I wanted to put myself through this again. There are a lot of issues, and it’s very stressful,” Watkoski said. Part of her past campaign strategy has been to walk door-to-door in the Greilickville area to talk directly to voters. She’s been governing a long time, having served for 12 years as a trustee on the Elmwood Township Board before being elected in 1996 to the County Board. Watkoski, who chaired the board for awhile, is the second-longest serving commissioner behind Melinda Lautner of Solon Township. Lautner, who represents district No. 7 with Solon and Kasson townships, has filed a petition to seek re-election. Watkoski and Lautner represent two of six Republicans on the seven-member County Board. Watkoski is most proud of working to keep county spending in check. “We’ve been able to keep the budget down quite a bit. Things have changed. I think we are being very frugal trying to watch out for the taxpayers’ dollars,” Watkoski said. Perhaps the biggest change she’s encountered since being elected to the County Board has been the number of lawsuits before commissioners. “I think there are more lawsuits today than there were in the past. I don’t know why. Maybe people questioning things more. Once a leader, like the sheriff, makes people unhappy, things start to snowball,” she said. So far, no other candidate has filed to run in Watkoski’s county commission District No. 1, which includes all of Elmwood Township except for a portion near the Bingham Township line. However, two contested commissioner races have developed. They are in: • District No. 2, which includes the

Empire plans for beach parking parking under them. Barr and Trustee Dan Davis said the area under the maple trees should be left open for parking. “Maybe we could put the bollards just off the road to keep people from parking on the sidewalk,” Davis said. Barr opposes hiring a deputy to patrol the village, but suggested that fines be sharply increased should a deputy be hired. “These fines should be enough to discourage people from violating our parking policies,” he said.

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Lovingly missed by your family Wife, Ann; Children; Betty & Don Fryer, James & Connie Miller, Carol Rachoza, eight grandchildren, & two great grandchildren (one on the way) You were the Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter of our lives. Now you are our shining star. You are with God now and the angels. We will hold you in the palms of our hands And in our hearts, always.

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The Empire Lions Club and the Empire Village Council are close to finalizing an agreement that would allow overflow parking from Lake Michigan Beach Park at Johnson Park. At its work session meeting March 8, the council heard an update on discussions between the club and the council’s committee made up of village trustee Linda Payment and president Susan Carpenter. Council president pro-tem Sam Barr presented the information from the discussions as Payment and Carpenter were absent. The council plans to take action on a proposed agreement at its Tuesday meeting. While a formal agreement has not been made between the village and club, Barr said they have agreed to a few basic premises. The overflow parking would be available from July 1 to Labor Day, and the entrance to the parking area would be off Lambkin Lane near Tim Lewis’ house. The entrance area would have to be cleared by the village’s Department of Public Works to remove trees and grasses. The village will put up a snow fence to keep vehicles in the designated parking area. Any damage done to the park as a result of overflow parking would be repaired by the village. Signs will be posted by the village, there will be no overnight parking and the village will pay for a trash receptacle. The village will provide liability insurance coverage and a donation box for the club to placed at the overflow parking area. Council members support the idea. Barr will contact Lewis to let him know what could be happening next to his house. Council members agreed bollards should be placed along the south end of the park near the Storm Hill entrance, but disagreed on placing bollards near a group of maple trees to keep people from

Steps for running for office Candidates have lined up for elected offices earlier than normal, as several weeks remain before the first deadline to file. All county residents are eligible to run for a seat in local government. To have a name appear on the Primary Election ballot, a candidate for county office must submit to the county clerk’s office a nominating petition with affidavit for identification or pay a $100 fee northern portion of Elmwood Township and most of Bingham Township, where two-term incumbent James Schaub will face Debra Rushton in the Aug. 7 Primary Election. Both are Republicans. • District No. 4, which includes Leelanau Township and a portion of northern Suttons Bay Township. It’s the home of present County Board chair Tom Van Pelt, and former chair Mary Tonneberger. Van Pelt unseated Tonneberger in the 2010 Primary Election when both sought to become the Republican nominee; Tonneberger unsuccessfully ran as a write-in candidate in the General Election. The two won’t clash in the Primary this time, as Tonneberger has chosen to run without party affiliation. Should Van Pelt win the Republican nomination in the Primary, the two will square off again in the General election. Commissioners David Shiflett (District No. 5, Leland and Centerville townships), David Marshall (District No. 6, Cleveland, Glen Arbor and Empire townships) and Richard Schmuckal (District No. 3, most of Suttons Bay township and northern Bingham Township) have

with the affidavit by 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 15. Candidates without political affiliation must file qualifying petitions by July 19 to appear on the General Election ballot. Candidates may also run as write-ins with later sign-up deadlines. The same deadlines apply for candidates seeking township and village offices. However, petitions are submitted to township clerks. decided not to run again. Karen Zemaitis is the only candidate to file so far for Shiflett’s seat. Former commissioner Will Bunek was beaten by Schmuckal in the 2008 Primary election; he’s filed for the seat still held by Schmuckal. And Clayton Ball, now a member of the county Parks and Recreation Commission, has filed a petition for the seat now held by Marshall, the sole Democrat on the County Board. Zemaitis, Bunek and Ball are all Republicans. Among other county elected posts, three newcomers are seeking positions. They include Suttons Bay Police Chief Del Moore, the only candidate so far to submit a petition to take over for retiring four-term county Sheriff Mike Oltersdorf. Several other candidates have said publicly that they plan to run. Also, John A. Gallagher III is

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Joan M. (Carson) Miller, 56, of Thompsonville formerly of Leelanau County died Friday, March 2, 2012. Joan was born on January 10, 1956 in Traverse City, the daughter of Paul and Rosetta (Walters) Miller. Joan was a jack of all trades and worked a variety of jobs. She loved gardening, the outdoors, hunting, taxidermy and being with her daughters and grandchildren. Joan was a strong woman who was a survivor of Breast Cancer and will be dearly missed. Joan is survived by her children, Onita (Tommy) Faulk of Texas and Virginia (Ted) Bellant of Kingsley, grandchildren, Michael and Dustin Faulk and Tyler and Kelsey Bellant, mother, Rosetta Miller of Traverse City, siblings, Dave (Shirley) Miller of Maple City, Jim (Theresa) Miller of Lake Ann, Leonard Miller and Bob (Charlene) Miller both of Traverse City. She is preceded in death by her father, Paul Miller and a brother, Steve Miller. Cremation has taken place. An informal gathering was held Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at the Life Story Funeral Home, Traverse City. A Memorial Benefit Spaghetti Dinner will be held 1:00pm to 5:00pm Sunday, March 25, 2012 at the Crystal Palace Lounge, Vondra Rd. & M-115, Thompsonville to assist with funeral and other expenses. Memorial Contributions may also be made to the Joan M. Miller Memorial Fund, c/o Members Credit Union, P.O Box 795, Traverse City, Michigan 49686-0795. Please visit Joan’s webpage at www. lifestorynet.com to sign the guest book and share a message with her family.

seeking the Treasurer’s seat now held by Chelly Roush. Both are Republicans. And John Joseph Richards is seeking to become the next county Drain Commissioner, a position now held by Steve Christensen. Present clerk Michelle Crocker has filed a petition to retain her seat, as has Probate judge Larry J. Nelson. Judges run without party affiliation. The state’s longest-serving Road Commissioner wants to retain his seat, but will be challenged. Glen Noonan of Kasson Township, who was first elected to the Road Commission in 1973, will face Robert J. Joyce of Omena in seeking the six-year seat. So far, no Democrats have filed a petition seeking a seat in county government.

Jeffrey Dale Adams 49 of Traverse City died Monday, March 19, 2012. He was born on October 25, 1962 in Flint the son of Dale and Patricia (Crumm) Adams. Jeff graduated from Flushing High School in 1981. He later attended Lansing Community College. Jeff worked and lived in Eaton Rapids while working at Meijer in East Lansing. Jeff transferred to the Traverse City Meijer in 2005. In 2006 he started working in the kitchen at the Grand Traverse Resort. He then transferred to the kitchen at the Turtle Creek Casino Resort. He enjoyed his friendship with the staff and Chef Mike. Jeff enjoyed the Beach Bums Baseball, cooking and history. He was a Civil War and World War II re-enactor. He was an extra in the movie, “Glory.” Jeff was a member of Central United Methodist Church. Jeff is survived by his parents; Dale and Patricia Adams of Northport, sister; Deborah Adams of Alameda, CA, nieces; Danielle Weatherup of Los Angeles and Daphney Weatherup of East Lansing and his grandmother; Edna Crumm of Flint. He is preceded in death by his, grandfather, Allen Crumm and grandparents, Hugh and Pearl Adams. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 pm Saturday, March 24, 2012 at Leland Community Methodist Church with Pastor Linda Farmer-Lewis officiating. The family will greet friends starting at 1:00pm. Jeff was a Gift of Life organ donor. His family would like you to consider organ donation by signing the back of your driver’s license. Jeff’s family would like to thank the Munson Medical Center Physicians and ICU nursing staff for the great care they offered Jeff. Please visit www.lifestorynet.com to sign the online guest book and share a message with his family. The family chose Life Story Funeral Home to handle the arrangements.

70 of Honor, formerly of Northport punched his ticket and boarded the morning train March 19, 2012. It was a glorious day here on Jim’s beloved Platte River. A gentle wind was blowing in off of Lake Michigan, the sun was shining with temperatures in the 80’s and the birds were singing a beautiful song of farewell. It was a perfect day to die and my Jim, the love of my life, chose this day to leave all the pain and indignities of this world behind. He died peacefully shortly after noon. I celebrate his life and the wonderful gift God gave me 49 years ago. My Jim is free to wander the great forests of heaven, no longer tied to a wheel chair. His spirit soars with the eagles. Jim is survived by his wife, Diane (Harris), his daughter Kim Marie Kibler, and son in law Ron Kibler of Traverse City, his 4 grandchildren, Tyler Catton, Kennedy Kibler, Kyle Kibler, and Kole Kibler, all of Traverse City. He is also survived by his brother, Richard Catton, (Joanne), Suttons Bay, his sister, Beverly Merry, Gaylord and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his beloved son, Michael, his brother Alden, his niece, Karen and his parents Dorothy and Richard Catton. How do we judge a man after he departs this world? Do we look at the degrees he’s earned, the career he chose, his status in life, or do we look at the people he touched in his journey through life and the things and places that brought him joy. First and foremost Jim was a loving family man and a wonderful husband, father and Grandfather. Jim Loved the forests, lakes and of course, his Platte River. These legacies have been passed on to family members and his love of nature lives on. Jim was a teacher that never stopped learning and in his later years he took great pride in being a political activist, always fighting injustice wherever he found it. Though he shared not a drop of Indian blood his heart, spirit and support was with the Indian Nation. So this is the man and these are the things that made him the man we love. Jim was a supporter of St Jude’s Children’s Hospital and being a cancer survivor it broke his heart to see children suffering the same fate. Cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time. In lieu of flowers please contribute to the charity of your choice, the political party of your choice or remember the Indian Nation. The Bennett-Barz Funeral Home, in Beulah, is in charge of arrangements. www.bennett-barzfuneralhome.com

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Real estate transfers recorded in county March 9 Northwestern Mortgage Company to Federal National Mortgage Associatin, Section 15, Cleveland Township. David L. and Linda S. Draper, trustees, to David L. and Linda S. Draper, Unit No. 7, Great Lakes Condominium Glen Arbor Township.

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Township Hall, Cedar. 10 a.m. — Women’s Hiking Group: Leelanau Conservancy’s Lighthouse West Natural Area, take Lighthouse Point Road to Cathead Bay Road, turn left, and look for sign. 10 a.m.-noon — Toddler Time activities and fun (call 932-4526 for more info.): Great Lakes Children’s Museum, M-22, Greilickville. 11 a.m. — Wigglers Story Time: Suttons Bay-Bingham District Library, Front Street, Suttons Bay. 11:30 a.m. — Senior lunch at the Friendship Community Center (call 271-3314 for cost and reservation info.): Friendship Community Center, Broadway Street, Suttons Bay. 1 p.m. — Leelanau Duplicate Bridge Club weekly event (call 2718778 for more info.): Keswick United Methodist Church, Center Highway (CR 633), three miles south of Suttons Bay. 4-6 p.m. — Author Benjamin Bush to read from his new book Dust to Dust: Dog Ears Books, Nagonaba Street, Northport. 4-7:30 p.m. — Holy Rosary Church Fish Dinner: Basement, Holy Rosary Church, corner of Schomberg and Gatzke Roads, two miles north of Cedar. SATURDAY 10 a.m. — Centerville Township Annual Meeting: Township hall, M-22 at Co. Rd. 669. — Glen Arbor Township Annual Meeting: Township hall, M-22, Glen Arbor. (Concluded on Page 18)

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David L. and Linda S. Draper to David L. and Linda S. Draper, trustees, Unit No. 7, Great Lakes Condominium Glen Arbor Township. George R. Fredrickson and Deanne L. Richter, trustees, to George R. and Elaine Fredrickson, Lot No. 46, north side of Second Street, Village of Northport. Rena M. Fraser to Luella H. Howell Trust, a partial interest, Section 31, Bingham Township (this entry appears one more time). March 12 Bank of America, N.A., to Federal National Mortgage Association, Unit 16, Building E, Sun Perch Condominium, Elmwood Township. William S. Skriba Jr., trustee, to William S. Skriba Jr., trustee, a half interest, Section 11, Bingham Township. Laverne J. and Diane C. Molitor to Laverne J. and Diane C. Molitor, trustees, a half interest each, Unit No. 4, Beach Comber Condominium, Glen Arbor Township. John L. and Anne L. Zanetti to F and J Properties, L.L.C., Unit 9, Hawk’s Nest, Glen Arbor Township. Timothy J. and Sharon M. Stein to Timothy J. and Sharon M. Stein, Section 12, Cleveland Township. Title Direct Agency, L.L.C., to William Jr. and Patricia A. Kelly, Section 4, Empire Township ($237,500). Alice F. Cooper, trustee, to Alice F. Cooper, trustee, Section 36, Suttons Bay Township. Harriet S. Dunlop, trustee, to Harriet S. Dunlop, Lot 7 and part of 8, Leland Woods Subdivision, Leland Township. Harriet S. Dunlop to Harriet S. Dunlop, trustee, Lot 7 and part of 8, Leland Woods Subdivision, Leland Township. Shirley A. Kratt to David P. McGinnis, Section 33, Elmwood Township ($165,000).

TODAY 10-11 a.m. — Overeater’s Anonymous meeting, each Thursday (call 271-1060 for more info.): Leland Township Library, E. Cedar Street, Leland. 11 a.m. — Stories and More for preschoolers (call 326-5361 for more info.): Glen Lake Community Library, Front Street, Empire. — Wigglers Story Time of preschool children: Leelanau Township Library, Nagonaba Street, Northport. Noon — Suttons Bay-Leelanau County Rotary meeting and luncheon: The Village Inn, Suttons Bay. 1 p.m. — Empire Area Heritage Group meeting to plan for upcoming season. All are welcome: Empire Museum Complex, LaCore Street next to the village fire hall, Empire. 3:30 p.m. — Benzie-Leelanau District Health Board meeting: Benzie Resource Center, 6051 Frankfort Hwy., Benzonia. TONIGHT 6 p.m. — Game night: Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Lake Street, Glen Arbor. 7 p.m. — Northport Village Council special meeting to take public input on wind turbine issues: Village hall, Nagonaba Street, Northport. — Leelanau Montessori students violin recital, with refreshments served after: Auditorium, Suttons Bay Public Schools, S. Elm Street, Suttons Bay. 7:30 p.m. — Glen Arbor Art Association (GAAA)’s Talk About Art Series rescheduled presentation Stephanie Mills (call 334-6112 for more info.): GAAA Studio, Lake Street, Glen Arbor. FRIDAY 9 a.m. — Walking Friends group sponsored by the Cedar Area Community Foundation, also meets on Mondays and Wednesdays: Solon

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Letters policy updated as election approaches We’ve updated our letters to the editor policy effective next week, and wanted to discuss the changes with readers. Letters to the editor are one of the most important functions of a community newspaper. In their best forms, they provide an outlet for residents who feel a need to speak to their community about a number of subjects. As a newspaper, we try to include as many views as possible in our coverage; letters provide megaphones for more voices. We’d just as soon not alter letters that contain too many words. It’s difficult to edit the thoughts of someone who has taken the time to organize and write them down. Keeping the same priorities and style as used by the author is almost impossible. Therefore, we respectfully ask letter writers to do their own editing to meet word limitations. We may, however, withhold letters whose content is questionable or cannot be substantiated. Our new policy places letters into three categories: general interest, “thank you” and candidate endorsement letters. The general interest category still allows up to 300 words per submission; thank you and candidate endorsement letters will carry 100 word limits. The word limits will be enforced. Not long ago we published a 250 word limit, but in reality we allowed up to 300 words. Our reasoning was that the 50-word cushion would allow an author to complete his or her thoughts without editing. The policy was only somewhat successful as it had the propensity to cut short the thoughts of authors who followed its requirements to the word. As 2012 will be a big year for elections, we’d like to reiterate policies that may affect those planning to use letters to the editor as part of their campaign strategy: • No letters containing allegations against candidates will be published in the edition prior to an election. Allegations need time to be properly vetted. • Letters that are obviously part of a campaign will be rejected. In particular, we’re concerned about “ghost” writers — people who write letters, then seek to have someone else submit them. • We’ll limit the frequency of letters to one per month per author. Please keep your letters coming. Your involvement helps to make a better county, and helps us to become a better newspaper.

Conflict management in Leelanau, 2012 style My how we’ve grown — or softened, depending upon your view — as a county in the past 25 years or so. We’re talking about the use of “facilitators” to handle disagreements in Leland Township and Suttons Bay. The Leland Township Board has hired a human resources specialist to discuss personnel issues that have developed within the fire department. Some firefighters quit, and others have made it known that they are dissatisfied with their fire chief. The issue has dragged on for about four months. A facilitator from the Michigan Townships Association tried to unravel the problem. Recently the township hired a human resource specialist for up to 70 hours — at $100 per hour — to get everyone on the same page. Of course, more time may be needed after the initial recommendation, so the cost may grow to well beyond $7,000. Suttons Bay Village and Township have been working toward combining their planning commissions for years. Just as they appeared ready to sign off on the plan, some officials have pulled back. One solution given serious discussion is to hire a facilitator to find common ground. We don’t want to toss too many stones here. It may be that such processes will work out just fine. But we can’t help but recall a generation or two ago, when personnel issues were handled decisively and elected officials called the question and voted. Some people were upset. Then they moved on.

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The Leelanau Enterprise welcomes Letters to the Editor. Letters must include the author’s name, full address and telephone number. When faxed, mailed or hand delivered, a signature is also required. Letters to the Editor are accepted in three forms. They are: • Letters of interest to the public and well-being of Leelanau County. Please limit such letters to 300 words in length to avoid editing. • Thank you letters, which generally offer praise to individuals, groups and businesses for contributions toward special events. Such letters are limited to 100 words in length. • And candidate endorsement letters. Such letters are limited to 100 words in length, and will be published as space allows. We may withhold or edit letters whose content is questionable or cannot be substantiated. The Enterprise also accepts Readers Forum submissions. Forums are limited to 500 words in length. Please include background information explaining the author’s involvement or expertise in the subject discussed, along with other information required of letters to the editor. The names and addresses of letter and forum writers will be published in all but extreme cases. Mail letters to 7200 E. Duck Lake Road, Lake Leelanau, MI 49653; fax to 231-256-7705, or email to Editor@LeelanauNews. com.

Qigong techniques worth checking out To the Editor: I am writing to inform you of a wonderful resource Qigong (an ancient Chinese health care system that integrates physical postures, breathing techniques and focused intention) that is occurring weekly at Leland Library from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays. I have been attending the sessions for the past three months and have found it to be most helpful. I have benefited as well as witnessing the healing and changes for other participants. We are all learning techniques to help heal ourselves and promote healthier life styles. Within our group we each have unique challenges that we are addressing — cancer, multiple sclerosis, shoulder, hip and knee ailments, etc. With the instruction of our teacher, D.J. Schmidt (228-4030) we are learning ways to help ourselves and others. He is outstanding in his field and readily shares his knowledge with each of us. He is also offering Spring Hill Qigong once monthly which involves more advanced techniques. New people are encouraged to join us on Tuesday evenings at the Leland Library. There is no cost for the program. The program is continuing the first week in April. With my medical training, I have been learning through this experience that there is indeed much we can do to promote healthier lifestyles and learn alternative ways to manage the challenges we face. I encourage people to attend and experience for yourself the value of this wonderful resource within our community. Marley Ann Navin Peck Rd., Suttons Bay

Correction: A headline on Ray Plamondon’s letter to the editor in last week’s Enterprise should have read “Catholic rules will not change for politicians.” We regret the error.

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This spring might not be eternal but it’s still good

In case you didn’t notice, spring has sprung. Officially it began Tuesday, but you don’t need to pull out a calendar to verify it. Record temperatures in northwestern Michigan have been a daily thing for almost a week. I’m hoping it’s not the lull before the storm again, but I do know that I haven’t lived in Leelanau County long enough to forecast or say otherwise. And I do know that I stuck my foot in mouth last month when I bragged about surviving my first winter in the county. And then Mother Nature punched us all in the face March 2-3. I guess you could call that recent blast winter — 18 inches of heavy, wet snow in my driveway dumped in less than 12 hours. Like 99 percent of the county, my home was without power. Luckily I had a wood-burning fireplace to get me through the 40 or so hours before Consumers Energy got me hooked up again. One thing I learned quickly was that I’m no pioneer. I think my wife already knew that. Once my wife wanted me to go to the Upper Peninsula on a rustic vacation. We didn’t agree on what rustic was and never made the trip. Anyways during this storm, my wife and I played a lot of card and board games and burned a lot of wood. I was so glad that I had purchased that wood from a co-worker and her husband a few days earlier. We also got a chance to break out our new charcoal grill which was still in the box for some hot burgers and beans Saturday night. The first chance to get out of the driveway and to the highway, we were long gone ... looking for hot food and a shower. First we went to Suttons Bay. Until that moment we had no idea of the storm’s impact. Except for a few utility trucks and an open shelter, Suttons Bay looked like a ghost town. Thank goodness we have family in Traverse City who had everything

back up and running by early Sunday. It’s A column amazing what a hot shower can do for by the mind, yet alone the stinky body. Mike Today, it seems Spencer like the storm was oodles ago. It’s amazing what a warm streak can do. Weeks ago, spring break looked like heaven for those with travel plans. Now with some kids and their families jump-starting spring break, I wonder if they’ll find greener pastures ... or climates. The spring-like conditions have been a blessing for coaches preparing their players for spring sports. It’s also enabled a lot of folks to get back out for gorgeous walks and bike rides. I’ve been one of those pounding the pavement. Got my first glance of Lee Point ... on foot and bicycle. It’s breathtaking either way. Spring has given a lot of us a chance to start that exercise and eat better resolution that we bragged about on Jan. 1 but didn’t think we’d get around to until summer. All I can say is that it feels good working up a sweat, running outdoors on the Leelanau Trail and roads. By the way, the trail around Fort Road is still dirt, but it won’t be for long. Pavement is expected to added this spring and in time for the 12th annual Tour de Tart on July 27. The one-way tour runs from the TART Trail in Traverse City to the Suttons Bay Marina via the Leelanau Trail. I’m not sure when all this Augustlike weather will run out or when the highs will drop back to a normal March, but I’m not going to fret over it. I’ve lived in Michigan my whole life. These highs and lows happen. There’s a reason folks say if you don’t like the weather, wait a day. As for vacationers who have already left the area on spring break, I hope you find better weather. After all you’re paying for it. The rest of us still in town, we’ll just enjoy the spring we are given. And be thankful that March goes out like a lamb.

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Thursday, March 22, 2012

Thanks to county’s emergency workers To the Editor:

By Tim Skubick

Well Detroiters have been there before and the “help” they have received from the state was, in their minds, hardly helpful. Former Gov. John Engler poisoned those waters years ago when the state took over the Detroit Board of Education. Make no mistake the ex-GOP governor firmly believed he was dong the right thing, but he was a minority of one as far as city leaders were concerned and the experiment flopped. The public push back was so strong, they even brought metal detectors into the state capitol to screen Detroit residents who showed up to protest the move. Fast forward to this governor and you heard the clergy in Detroit talking about staging a sit in in the governor’s Detroit office. And the phrase “by any means necessary” was also introduced into the dicey dialogue. In other words this is getting confrontational. The governor remains steadfast that he is also doing the right thing even though his proposed consent agreement dashes much of the power the elected officials in Detroit don’t want to give up. While the governor continues to assert that he does not want an Emergency Manager in Detroit and does really want to help, it’s a tough sell in a city that has been here before. It didn’t like it then and does not much like it now. Nonetheless he’ll try to sell it. Vintage Rick Snyder.

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Snyder in power struggle trying to help Detroit A strange tale of two cities. With a broad smile on his face late last year, Gov. Rick Snyder recounted his sojourn into the City of Flint where he staged one of his infamous town hall meetings. The issue was imposing an Emergency Manager on that city to avoid bankruptcy. He had the smile because the exchange with community leaders and residents went swimmingly well. You know how this governor loves to “dialogue” and this one exceeded his expectations. Imagine, if you dare, what it will be like when the governor rolls his little road show into Detroit where the threat of an EM has loomed for months and the public outcry has been deafening. Suffice it to say the governor may not be wearing a smile when the dust settles. The rhetorical temperature in the state’s largest city is off the charts now that the governor has laid on the table a draft consent agreement aimed at eliminating the cities whopping deficit. After meeting with Mayor Dave Bing to discuss the blueprint, it was felt the mayor would sign off. But several days later there was no sign-off with His Honor labeling the governor “disingenuous” and later adding, “Why in the hell would I sign this?” Well Mr. Snyder looked up the meaning and found it to mean “not sincere or candid.” He says it does not fit. “My track record will speak for itself” he responded while calling the mayor’s comments a “personal attack” that was “unfortunate.” Be clear the governor’s response, characteristically, did not reach the volume of the mayor who was clearly upset, disgruntled, and pick your adjective. So why peace over the EM in Flint and no peace in Detroit? The governor waded into an explanation the other day pointing to what he termed a “cultural problem” in Detroit. He noted an “inclination” to ask others to “go away” when help is being offered. The governor often asks, if you were in trouble, wouldn’t you want some help?

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Thanks to all the emergency workers and firefighters of Leelanau County. They were a vital part of our recovery from the recent March snowstorm emergency. I personally experienced the hot food and comfort of the Northport fire hall. I also know particularly of two elderly residents who I believe probably would have perished without the help of the workers at the Northport Fire Hall. One elderly gentleman was rescued from his home by snowmobile and another lady was rescued after spending 5-6 hours on her back on the cold floor after she fell and was unable to get up or to contact help. Thanks to all of you and join me in giving thanks that we live in beautiful Leelanau – the land of delight! Bette Puschel W. Nagonaba St., Northport

Government is continuing to take away our rights To the Editor: This nation was founded as a Christian nation by Christians, Bible scholars, who recognized our Creator as the source of our rights and the Absolute Authority. They accepted the Creator who valued human life worth sending His son, Jesus Christ to earth to reconcile man to God. The Bill of Rights was to protect the freedom of religion and freedom of speech. Now both are under assault. After such a glorious beginning, will America follow the example of Germany? Back in 1933, Hitler stated that Germany was built on Christianity, but Hitler assumed the role of arbiter of the value of life and determined that a whole race of people had no human worth. Church goers were told to “sing louder” when they complained of the screams of death. Since 1973, the value of life is considered a “choice” based on the “right to privacy” as the Supreme Court decided a woman had a right of choose the value of the life in her womb, and end that life according to her choice. Christians are told to be silent, it is about choice. As we cede more of our rights and responsibilities to government, government will make the rules and, with Obamacare, Kathleen Sibelius is the powerful agent with the authority to determine the worth of a human life from conception to death. Now the United States government is joining the ACLU, the Americans for Separation of Church and State, and LGBT lobbying groups that are attempting to silence the voice of Christians and eliminate the evidence of the nation’s Christian heritage. This Declaration of Independence declares our rights come from our Creator. If Americans choose to reject that Creator as the ultimate authority, Obama is right; we are not a Christian nation, and government can determine human worth. Wilma McQueen, Schomberg Road, Lake Leelanau

Government should support of rec needs besides sex

Thanks for cleaning up storm debris

To the Editor:

The physical union between a man and a woman has two purposes as it has been said: to create children and for recreation. All this talk about Obama and Sibelius’ requirement that the taxpayers support abortion and birth control tells me that the government’s main purpose for the act is recreation. OK, I’m a sailor. I like my recreation too, and my sailboat needs a new sail. I think that if people have a right to birth control and abortion being paid by the government then I deserve a new sail, and so do all other sailors in the country. How about it, (Barrack) and Kathleen? Gerald Battle E. McAllister Rd, Suttons Bay

Our grateful appreciation goes to the Suttons Bay Village DPW crew, Bob Joyce (chief), Paul Whiteford, Steve Gregory and service worker Drew Cook, who so neatly and efficiently scooped up and hauled away the tremendous piles of storm-downed pine branches along S. Shore Dr. Thanks to the four of you for a job so very well done. Ann and Jim Beuerle S. Shore Dr., Suttons Bay

Leland community showed its support for Rebecca To the Editor: We express our sincere gratitude to the Leelanau community for supporting Rebecca Thomas and her family at the benefit graciously hosted by the Bluebird Restaurant on Saturday, March 17. The event was well attended by so many caring members of our community who, thankfully, reached deep into their pockets to contribute over $9,100. At this moment, Rebecca is in the midst of fighting a form of bone cancer, regularly shuttling between Traverse City and Grand Rapids for treatment. Everyone sends her and her family their blessings. We thank all of the volunteers (Leland staff, parents, students, National Honor Society, etc.) who planned and organized a beautiful event. We also thank event sponsors, including the Telgard family, Sour Mash, Copy Central, Stone House Bread, Red Head Hummus, the Old Art Building, and Trish’s Dishes for their generous support. Of course, so many others — including every person and business who donated items, food, artwork and services — deserve thanks because everyone’s effort made this a meaningful example of how a community can — and should — come together to help a cherished member. Future donations are appreciated, and may be made payable to the Rebecca Thomas Fund, c/o Northwestern Bank, Leland. Doug and Janine Fierberg Eagles Nest Lane, Leland

Mr. Lang used unprofessional language To the Editor: In a Feb. 23 letter to the editor, Mr. Lang, a retired “professional” lawyer, called a group of community minded people as “continual sewer haters.” The word “hate” is very unprofessional, often used by people who cannot properly explain themselves. I wonder what Mr. Lang would do if I decided to use a vile word or many vile words to describe him or his group? Let’s be perfectly clear, I will speak for everyone in our group: we are, always have been, and will remain, “community minded” throughout our efforts to expose elected officials who continually fail to protect our people. Our allegiance is the Northport community: not 16 unknown turbine investors. I cannot understand why Mr. Lang, NLTUA chairman, a resident of our beautiful community, would pledge “his” allegiance to 16 unknown investors, of which 90 percent don’t live in Northport, by authoring their “no fee” turbine lease. It’s unfortunate that we have individuals who fail to admire our beautiful Gold Coast community and understand our appropriate theme: we are a destination coastal retirement community with an attractive marina and not a turbine “progressive” community as one council trustee stated. What does trustee Mikesell mean when he says “it” will bring in monies to Northport? Huh! For Mr. Lang to “insinuate” that the Leelanau Enterprise printed “inaccurate” and “misinformation” about the turbine is completely without foundation and false. Our “community minded” group has already volunteered our time to prove that the turbine has absolutely no benefit to Northport. Ron Schobel Ransom St., Northport

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To the Editor: Words can not express the sincere appreciation we have for everyone that participated in the benefit for our son Cody. We always knew that we lived in a great community, but we were overwhelmed by the amount of concern and generosity shown by so many people. Thank you to everybody that donated food, time, money and auction items. A very special thank you to Crissie Hendershot, Dawn Gardner, Paula Peterson and Bob and Stephanie Ewing for all their hard work in putting the whole benefit together. We’re sure it took a lot of people to make the event happen and we want to thank everyone. We would also like to thank the Glen Lake High School for all of their support. The teachers, staff, PTO and students have been so caring. Cody is continuing treatment at the Helen DeVos Childrens Hospital and the prognosis is positive. Again, thank you to everyone in the community for helping our family through a very trying time. Al and Kristie Hayes E. Kasson Rd., Cedar

Thanks for supporting prom dress project To the Editor: This past February, I held an event where girls could come and pick out inexpensive dresses, shoes and jewels for prom. I would like to thank the community, friends and family for coming and supporting me. I would also like to thank the Leelanau Enterprise for drawing awareness to my special event, Lois Bahle for lending the dress racks and Irene Chemosky for altering the dresses. I also want to thank everyone who took part in donating. It was a very successful turnout and it was very fun to watch so many girls try on different dresses. I hope this event can continue throughout the years and everyone can get the same satisfaction as I did. Raising about $400, the proceeds now are going to the Logan McDonough Memorial Fund and the dresses are going to Suttons Bay Student Council. Thank you everyone! Bridgette Kulpa Bugai Road, Bingham Township

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To the Editor: Kudos to the Leelanau Enterprise for recognizing Deputy Cadieux as a consummate professional within our Sheriff’s Department. We should all look to him as a source of pride and integrity within our community. He obviously recognizes that one of the most effective forms of deterrence is via presence and enforcement. As I contemplate entering the race for Sheriff, it is reassuring to know that our deputies have managed to maintain high standards of ethics and professionalism in spite of an administrative environment that could be described as adverse and dictatorial. Our deputies work hard to make Leelanau County a safe and enjoyable place to live and raise our families in spite of the many obstacles and challenges they face on a daily basis. For that I would like to say thank you to them all. Jess J. Reed Fritz Rd., Maple City

Relay for Life off to a great start To the Editor: Saturday, March 10th, the VFW in Lake Leelanau allowed us to hold our annual Relay For Life (RFL) KickOff in their great facility. What a wonderful way to start our fifth year of raising money for the American Cancer Society here in Leelanau County. Thanks to Cedar Rustic Inn, The Leland Mercantile, Dick’s Pour House and Leelanau Pie and Pastry, our teams were able to enjoy amazing chili and delicious bread while picking up their fundraising supplies. After all the votes were in, Dick’s Pour House took home the trophy! General donations totalled $187, our online total increased by over $400 and 16 relayers signed up for the Cancer Action Network raising another $200! We even had two new teams register! Talk about, “Stirring Up Success!” On Tuesday, March 13th, the Bayside Salon in Suttons Bay had four wonderful stylists donate their time and talent to raise money for the Relay! Hansen’s of Suttons Bay provided a beautiful snack tray for the event. Two kind souls donated their hair to an amazing Michigan based company, Children With Hairloss, Inc. Check them out, www.childrenwithhairloss.us. And the results you’ve been waiting to hear ... between the hours of 3 and 8 pm, Bayside Salon raised over $1,000! Way to go! Thanks again Joyce, Tracy and staff for donating your time, talent and proceeds for this worthwhile cause. The Leelanau County Relay For Life will be held July 27 and 28th at the Suttons Bay Athletic Field. We would love to see all our residents come out to Celebrate, Remember and Fight Back against cancer! Jamie Dudan RFL Chairperson French Road, Cedar

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Praise for the maintenance staff whose action prevented the loss of equipment during the recent late winter storm was expressed this week by the Glen Lake Board of Education. Superintendent Joan Groening said the board Monday night discussed the response of the custodial and maintenance staff who went to the school and acted to prevent damage to the infrastructure. “We lost no equipment and it’s because of them,” she said. “They saved the district thousands.” Groening explained that staff, anticipating power outages and surges, went to the school the evening of March 2 and unplugged equipment to prevent damage from the uneven distribution of electricity. They also put some of the school “servers” on low level battery backup, which prevented damage. Staff also kept the parking lot clear to ensure access by not only utility crews but students and teachers, once the power was returned. Classes were also canceled March 5-8 because the school was without power. Electrical service was restored at 3:30 p.m. March 8 and because of the work of the staff, Groening said, classes were able to resume the following day. “It’s because of them we were able to have school that Friday,” Groening said.

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Several notable budget changes, including the hiring of an internet technician (IT) for the library, will be reviewed Saturday by residents at the Leland Township annual meeting. The annual meeting will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday. It will be held in the Old Art Building, with coffee and refreshments served starting at 9 a.m. The Township Board prepared six budgets during a series of work session meetings held on Fridays starting in mid January. Clerk Jane Keen said the board oversees four budgets that are funded primarily through property tax revenue. They are general operations, library operations, fire and rescue operations, and fire equipment. It also oversees two budgets which are funded through user fees: sewer operations and harbor operations. Some $2,094,482 in spending forecasted among all six budgets, down 11.5 percent from these same budget totals for the 2011-12 fiscal year. Keen said each department head is given the same marching orders when it comes to budgeting: underestimate revenues, overestimate costs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You always want to plan for the worst case,â&#x20AC;? she said. The only personnel change called for in the budgets is hiring an IT librarian.

The position has a salary of $15,600. The new-hire will keep the libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s computer network up and running, and provide support for library users and staff. Coupled with spending for new books and other media, such as e-books, will increase the libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budget 21.9 percent from $134,000 to $163,300. The proposed general fund calls for $536,135 in expenditures, down 8.7 percent from $587,196 for the current years. Most of the decrease comes in reduced spending for the township Planning Commission and on public works projects. The Planning Commission has nearly wrapped up work on a new township Zoning Ordinance,. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s requesting $37,750 in expenditures for 2012-13, down from $52,620 from the current year. Less funds will be needed to pay a contracted planner and for legal review. Also, less funds are being sought for public works, as spending for road and sidewalk repairs will fall from $96,272 to $40,000. The only street paving planned for the coming fiscal year is portions of River and Lake streets in Leland, and that wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be scheduled until after the harbor improvement project is completed. Keen is seeking a $500 jump in salary, from $31,500 to $32,000. No increases are sought by the supervisor ($22,000), treasurer ($29,000) or two trustees

More parking, pay raises on agenda in Glen Arbor Pay raises totaling $2,895 will be considered and the 2012-2013 budget reviewed Saturday at the annual meeting of Glen Arbor Township inhabitants. The 10 a.m. meeting set for the township hall, will include a review of the proposed spending plan for the coming year which at $443,307 is up 8 percent from this year. The bulk of township revenue ($185,557) is expected to come in the form of property tax revenue, down $12,491 from the actual amount received but about $25,500 more than that budgeted for the 2011-12 fiscal year. A 1 percent tax administration fee levied by the township is expected to generate $114,000 in additional revenue, up $5,000 from the 2011-2012 budget. Lease of space on the township tower is expected to bring $54,000 to township coffers in the coming budget year. State shared revenue is forecast to remain flat at $45,000. On the expense side of the equation, total expenses for the 2012-2013 year have been proposed at $378,395, up

$25,000 from this year. The biggest increases in expenditures are in the area of streets, sidewalks and roads. Some $10,000 is identified for the creation of 20 additional angle parking spaces on the north side of State Street. Other increases in expenses are related to tax collection and assessing, as $7,200 is earmarked for the purchase of a software upgrade for the contracted assessor and treasurer. Township inhabitants will also review and act on proposed salary increases for township officials totaling $2,895 for the coming year. The Township Board adopted four salary resolutions last month based on a recommendation from its three-member compensation advisory committee which called for 3.6 percent cost-ofliving adjustments. According to committee minutes, members agreed that township officials â&#x20AC;&#x153;continue to perform their responsibility at a level of dedication and professionalism that exceeds the requirements of their chartered positions.â&#x20AC;?

Fire protection dominates Centerville expenditures Salary increases totaling $2,800 are included in Centerville Townshipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proposed 2012-2013 budget, which will be reviewed at 10 a.m. Saturday at the annual meeting of township residents. Revenue of $212,900 is anticipated in the coming year, up from $192,900 budgeted this year. Property tax revenue of $52,000 is expected, unchanged from 2011-2012. An extra-voted half-mill levy to support fire department operations will generate an additional $46,000, according to the proposed budget. The bulk of the townshipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s revenue, $85,000, is expected to come from state shared revenue, up from $62,000 this year. An additional 1 percent tax administration fee levied by the township will generate $21,000 for the township. Expenditures of $240,577 are proposed in the coming fiscal year, which begins April 1. The amount is down about $3,000 from last year, but it will still require the board to dip into its fund balance for $27,677 to balance the budget. Fire protection makes up the largest

expense for the township. Centerville has identified $75,000 to support operations of the Cedar Fire Department, which the township operates with Solon Township. An additional $20,500 is earmarked for equipment, hazardous material response and a survey. Funding for property assessment and tax collection is set at more than $39,000. The assessing contract will remain unchanged at $12,000 for the coming year. Some $22,277 is identified for the treasurerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budget, including a $1,000 salary jump for the treasurer to increase compensation to $14,677. Other expenses identified in the proposed budget are $4,000 in annual software support and the cost of preparing the tax bills, an additional $2,500. A $1,000 salary increase was included for the township clerk, bringing compensation to $13,000 a year. An $800 raise for the supervisor is budgeted. If approved, it would hike compensation for the post to $8,800 next year. All three salary increases were the

ANNUAL MEETING LELAND TOWNSHIP General Fund 2011-12 2012-13 $587,196 $536,135 Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on tap? Updates on Leland Harbor project as well as annual reports from each township department. Raises Clerk Jane Keen has requested a pay increase from $31,500 to $32,000. Audience members may vote to increase or reduce annual salary only in presidential election years. A reduction would become effective on Nov. 20, 2012 ($3,600 each). The fire and rescue operations expenditures are expected to increase from $539,085 to $567,080. Most of the increase will fund anticipated training costs; also funds will be set aside more in the contingency fund. After purchase of a new engine truck, expenses for the fire equipment fund will drop dramatically from $404,425 to $110,845. The township has yet to take possession of the truck. Copies of all the proposed budgets are available for public review at the township office, located off of N. St. Joseph Street in Lake Leelanau, during regular business hours. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; by Chris Olson

ANNUAL MEETING GLEN ARBOR TOWNSHIP General Fund 2011 2012 $352,635 $378,395 Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on tap? Departmental reports, approval of budget Raises 3.6 percent across the board increases are sought by the supervisor, clerk, treasurer and trustees. Audience members may vote to increase or reduce annual salary only in presidential election years. A reduction would become effective on Nov. 20, 2012 The recommended 3.6 percent increase would bumped compensation for the clerkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s position $1,170 to $33,615 a year; treasurerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pay from $28,500 to $29,525; and supervisor from $19,400 to $20,100. Also up for a vote Saturday is a $100 increase in compensation for township trustees, which would bring their annual pay to $2,900. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; by Amy Hubbell

ANNUAL MEETING CENTERVILLE TOWNSHIP General Fund 2011 2012 $242,977 $240,577 Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on tap? Planning Commission update; discussion on fire operations. Raises Pay raises totalling $2,800 are being sought by the supervisor, clerk and treasurer. Audience members may vote to increase or reduce annual salary only in presidential election years. A reduction would become effective on Nov. 20, 2012 subject of resolutions adopted by the Township Board last month. Proposed expenses for zoning are $10,800, down slightly from $11,000 this year. Most of the expense â&#x20AC;&#x201D; $8,500 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; is for the zoning administratorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contract. General fund equity by the end of the 2012-2013 budget year is estimated to be $254,830. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; by Amy Hubbell

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A column by Chris Olson

Leland’s boys helped make hoop season memorable The 2011-12 winter sports season has finally come to a close, sooner than the Leland boys’s basketball team would have liked. The Comets made it through another tough Northwest Conferencedominated regular season. They got big wins against bigger teams (Glen Lake) and took some lumps (Benzie Central), but the focus of their season once again was getting to the post season. Well, that’s not quite true. Coach Jon Kiessel set a goal of contending for the conference title. It’s nice to have goals, but Leland is the second smallest school in the Northwest, just ahead of Buckley. When your schedule includes playing schools the size of Benzie Central, which competed in Class B this year, Kingsley, Glen Lake and to lesser extent Suttons Bay, odds are unless your’re a private or parochial downstate school with the ability to draw students from the larger talent pools, you will have a tough time beating larger schools. Leland achieved a 7-7 record in the Northwest, a small step down from 8-6 last year. Do I think they’ll ever win the Northwest? “Ever” is hard word to define in the situation. I’ll just say that the potential is there for Leland to be the Northwest boys’ basketball champions. This was another good year for boys’ basketball in Leelanau County. True county teams did not dominate from start to finish, although there were some nice surprises. Mike Spencer previously wrote about Suttons Bay and its fast start. While the Norsemen stumbled toward the end, or maybe more accurately opponents adjusted to Suttons Bay’s style of play, they still had a better than expected season. After four years of having Dwuan Anderson put the team on his shoulders, the Norse relied on an group of seniors who played a little beyond their experience. All I know is I was there on Dec. 6 when Elk Rapids came to town to open the Bay’s season. Everyone was anticipating a blow out as the Elks had AllStater Luke Morrison ready to go. The problem was someone forgot to tell that to Greg Banks and his half brother Hendrix Kohler, Cameron Tarleton and Aaron Orban as Suttons Bay went on to win 41-38. For first-year head coach Ron Anderson, Dwuan’s uncle and the man who raised him as a child, the win was a great start. Glen Lake was the defending conference champs. Gone was the size, speed and ability of a senior-dominated team from the 2010-11 season. The Lakers were essentially a team dominated by juniors and sophomores. As one Laker supporter told me right after Suttons Bay had embarrassed Glen Lake on the Lakers home court in January, “This is really our JV team from last year with Mike O’Brien leading.” (Concluded on Page 12)

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Top scorers, rebounders mark girls ‘Dream’ squad By Mike Spencer Of The Enterprise staff

They averaged more than 17 points and 10 rebounds per game this girls basketball season and led their teams in a number of other categories. The half dozen Leelanau County hoop stars have at least one other thing in common — they were chosen to the inaugural Leelanau Enterprise girls basketball Dream Team. The elite squad includes Glen Lake’s Taylor Martin and Scotlyn Brengman, Leland’s Liz McKee and Tantzi Snyder, St. Mary’s Taylor Moore and Northport’s Nina Muller. Brengman was the lone junior selected, the other ﬁve are seniors. Martin, the county’s most proliﬁc

scorer with 1,275 career points, was voted the Dream Team’s Most Valuable Player. Players on the Dream Team were nominated by their respective coaches. Enterprise staffers along with two members of the Northern Sports Ofﬁcials Association cast votes. “I think it’s nice that these kids are recognized. They’ve all worked hard

and they stand out,” Glen Lake coach Jason Bradford said. Martin and Brengman, the team’s second leading scorer and top rebounder, played major roles for the top team in the county. Glen Lake ﬁnished 16-6 and tied for second in the Northwest Conference. “It really helps the coach knowing you’ve got two players you can count

LEGEND Numbers above coordinate with numbers on the player’s bios on page 12. NEXT WEEK Boys Basketball Dream Team.

every game,” Bradford said. Martin, a 5-foot 10 guard/forward, was a three-year starter and the team’s leading scorer the past two seasons. “A lot of teams used defenses designed to stop Taylor,” Bradford said. “But she found a way to score ... inside or out.” Leland also beneﬁted from having two players in the starting lineup who could lead by example and take over a game if necessary. McKee, a 6-foot center, dominated play at the season’s end. She also led the Comets in scoring and rebounding. “Liz had the ability to take games over in the end,” Leland coach Megan (Concluded on Page 12)

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Leland boys battle to the end at Bellaire By Chris Olson Of The Enterprise staff

Few people outside of Leland thought the Comets boys basketball team stood much of a chance against Bellaire in the Class D regional finals last Wednesday. The Eagles only had one loss on the season and were the regional host. Still the Comets battled to the end of a 50-42 game and put some fear in the hearts of the Bellaire faithful. “A minute to go and we were only down by two,” Leland Coach Jon Kiessel said after the game. “We were one stop away from getting this game.” As fans, friends, family, players and parents stopped by to offer a hug, a handshake, or a pat on the back to Kiessel repeated that sentence more than once. “No one gave us a shot,” he said. “Just about everyone was expecting Bellaire to just thrash us, including Bellaire. You could see it in their eyes.” Leland showed it was up for the challenge, however, scoring the first seven points of the game. Bellaire responded by catching up and staying ahead the rest of the first quarter. The Eagles stayed ahead most of the second quarter and appeared to be in control with a 25-20 lead with 1:20 left in the first half. But then junior Dylan Jolliffe hit one of his free throws to start a personal 5-0 run that evened the score at the half. Jolliffe’s last shot included running the length of the floor and beating the buzzer. “Dylan is so darn tough and when he ran the floor and got off that shot, that just was a tremendous boost for us,” Kiessel said. Jolliffe scored the first four points of the second half as well for Leland staking them to a 29-28 lead. With about five minutes to go in the third, Bellaire tied the game at 29-29 and that was the

last time the Comets led. Leland only managed nine points to Bellaire’s 16 in the third giving the Eagles a 41-34 advantage for the start of the fourth. Senior James Duvall nailed a three to put Leland within four 41-37 early in the fourth. Bellaire only scored three points between the start of the fourth to the 1:10 mark. That was when Comet senior Sawyer Scott scored Leland’s ﬁnal point of the game after being fouled and going 1-for-2 at the charity stripe. After that all Bellaire had to do was play keep-away and force Leland to foul. The Eagles always made sure the ball was in the hands of Reece Koepka each time the foul happened. Koepka went six-for-six at the line ensuring the Eagles win. “That was tough,” Kiessel said. “They knew we had to foul them and they had it in the right kid’s hands.” While Leland struggled with free throws early in the game, Kiessel said he was very happy with how they played as a team. “I had a couple of guys play the games of their lives tonight,” Kiessel said. Jolliffe scored 15 points and had four assists. Scott had nine points and 10 rebounds and A.J. Whittaker had seven points and 10 rebounds. “Sawyer had the biggest game of his career,” Kiessel said. “He was very aggressive on the rebounds and he kept us in this game. He carried us through some rough spots tonight. “I told him after the game that this hurts now, but he will look back on this night with pride for the rest of his life. He’s just an amazing kid.” Leland ends the season at 15-9 overall. They wound up ﬁfth in the Northwest Conference with a 7-7 record. Kiessel said losing his seniors, Scott, Paul Bardenhagen, James Duvall,

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St. Mary girls dominate Cherryland hoop picks The St. Mary girls basketball team dominated the Cherryland Conference this winter. So it’s no surprise that the Eagles, who went unbeaten in the league, dominate the all-conference team. Seniors Taylor Moore and Sarah Popp and junior Rachael Thon were chosen to the elite squad, which only numbered just four. Northport senior phenom Nina Muller was also chosen to the firstteam. “Because the league is down this year, we did not want to fill the spots with girls that may not have been deserving of that spot,” said St. Mary coach Paula Korson, noting Traverse City Christian did not field a varsity or junior varsity team this winter. Moore led the team in scoring with 16.5 points per game and she grabbed 10 rebounds per game for the Eagles who went 4-0 in league play and finished 9-12 overall. “Taylor is a standout,” Korson said. “She is a team player. She has poise and great character. “She gives it her all, every game. She will be missed!” Thon led the Eagles in rebounds,

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steals and assists. She scored 15.7 ppg and grabbed 11.3 boards per game. She also had 74 steals and 81 assists. “Rachael has great stats! She is a naturally gifted athlete,” Korson said. Popp was the third-leading scorer at 9.1 ppg. She moved from shooting guard to the point this past season. She set the school record for threes in a game, sinking ﬁve against Grand Traverse Academy. “Sarah again was able to get her threes off and lead well as point guard,” Korson said. The St. Mary trio dominated the league action. “Taylor, Rachael and Sarah were in double digits in all of our conference games this season,” Korson said. “They did dominate in the conference.” Moore and Thon both had double digits in rebounds in all conference games they played. St. Mary senior Rachel Amalﬁtano and Northport freshman Autumn Huck received second-team all-conference honors. Justine Chester and Tiffany Wright of Grand Traverse Academy were also picked to the second team.

SCOTLYN BRENGMAN

Memorables Game — Kalkaska double overtime loss. Intense; Rival — Kalkaska; Basketball influence — My dad. Taught me everything I know. Personal Faves Pro athlete — Lebron James; Food — Chinese; Color — Purple; Movie — Secretariat; Hobby — Barrel racing and tanning.

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Continued from Page 10 At times Glen Lake looked great, and at other times you wondered if they had ever played the game before. I hope the guys who played this year take coach Todd Hazelton’s advice that players are built in the off season and get out to some summer camps. It takes more than just showing up to succeed. The St. Mary and Northport boys teams each had bright spots this season. For Northport that spot was Bill

Memorables Game — At Suttons Bay, great second-half comeback; Rival — Leland; Basketball influence — Tiffany Moer, Christy Miller. Personal Faves Pro athlete — Liz Shimek; Food — Chinese; Color — Blue; Movie — Bridesmaids; Hobby — Painting, shopping. By-the-numbers: 347 points, 16.5 ppg; 209 rebounds, 10 pg for the 9-12 Eagles. 865 career points, 579 career rebounds including 30 double-doubles. Three-year starter, two-time all Cherryland Conference pick.

By-the-numbers: 503 points, 20.1 ppg; 9.7 rebounds pg for the 13-12 regional and district champion Comets. 1,114 career points, reached 1,000 in regular season finale.

Coach’s comment: Taylor was an impact player on offense and defense. She can shoot and take the ball to the hole strong and she could also guard the opponent’s best offensive player. — Jason Bradford

Coach’s comments: Liz is the toughest player I’ve ever coached. She’s fundamentally sound and lets the game come to her. Liz has the ability to take games over in the end. — Megan Munoz

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Parents: Ileana Hasburg-Snyder and David Snyder.

Memorables Game — Parent’s night. Super close victory; Rival — St. Mary; Basketball influence — My coach, Casey Wilcox.

Memorables Game — Either of Isabelle Scott’s half-court buzzer-beaters! And St. Mary’s district game. We played so well as a team, especially defensively; Rival — St. Mary; Basketball influence: My teammates.

By-the-numbers: 342 points, 18 ppg; 201 rebounds, 11 pg; 81 steals, 4 steals pg; 30 assists, 2 pg; Three-year starter for the 5-14 Wildcats Coach’s comment: Nina carried us on her back all season. She’s amazing … the epitome of perseverance. Her composure on the floor and her respect for teammates, opposing players, coaches, and referees is unrivaled.— Casey Wilcox

Coach’s comments: Taylor plays with heart. She is a hard worker and gives it here all no matter what. She has great basketball sense and will be truly missed on the St. Mary court. — Paula Korson

Personal Faves Pro athlete — Alisha Glass; Food — Pizza and noodles; Color — Blue; Movie — The Proposal; Hobby — Basketball and volleyball.

By-the-numbers: 450 points, 21.4 ppg; 2.4 steals pg; 1.2 assists pg; 5.2 rebounds pg; 76 percent free throw shooter. Finished with 1,275 career points.

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Personal Faves Pro athlete — Alisha Glass; Food — Salad; Color — Blue; Movie — Princess Bride/ Finding Nemo; Hobby — Volleyball and theater. By-the-numbers: 337 points, 9.9 ppg; 8 rebounds pg for the 13-12 Comets. Coach’s comments: Tantzi is an explosive penetrator. Her shot has come a long way. She’s a great defender and communicator. — Megan Munoz

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Parents: Corey and Nancy Moore.

Stowe. Northport is easily the smallest public school, with maybe Alba being smaller, in northern lower Michigan. Stowe averaged just shy of 21 points a game and will be back next season, with a more seasoned team around him. The Eagles of St. Mary started slow but relied on their defense to keep them in games. In the second half they found offense, and ﬁrst-year coach Bob Bruder will have a chance to implement an off-season program.

Parents: Rebecca McKee, Steve McKee

Memorables Game — Making three-point shot to force overtime against Kalkaska; Rival — Kingsley; Basketball influence — My mom and dad. They have taught me everything I know about the game.

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Parents: Chuck and Stacy Martin.

Personal Faves Pro athlete — Kobe Bryant; Food — Pizza; Color — Black; Movie — The Hangover; Hobby — Barrel racing.

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Parents: Marsha Hall and Gerald Brengman.

“It was just nice to know that you can send two kids out on the ﬂoor that can take games over and be calm and collected,” Munoz added. “I didn’t have to worry. I knew what to expect.” Moore helped the Eagles to the Cherryland Conference championship, leading the team in scoring and rebounding. Muller was also the top scorer and rebounder for Northport. She also set three single-season records for the Wildcats, including most made free throws, ﬁeld goals and three-pointers. The 13 triples ties Emily Stowe.

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Girl ‘Dream’ squad Continued from Page 10 Munoz said. “She’s just a player and very tough mentally.” McKee and Snyder helped the Comets turn the program, from a winless one to 13-12 overall and a Class D quarterﬁnal appearance. “Tantzi and Liz did a majority of our scoring and rebounding,” Munoz said. “And they anchored the lower part of our 1-3-1 zone defense. “And in the tournament, they really stepped it up.” And that was comforting for Munoz and the rest of Comets.

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Northport puts two in charge of athletic duties By Mike Spencer Of The Enterprise staff

BONNIE HUCK, left, and Josh Vander Meulen will share the athletic director’s job at Northport. Vander Meulen said each day on the job so far has been a learning experience. “We kind of started in the middle of the year putting the pieces together,” Vander Meulen said. “But it’s been a lot of fun. “You’re always balancing details of the school policy with other policies like the Michigan High School Athletic Association and the Cherryland Conference. Sometimes it’s difﬁcult making sure they work.” Vander Meulen said it’s always a collaborative effort with other schools. For example, this past winter, it failed to have enough numbers for a junior varsity squad and then Cherryland rival Traverse City Christian dropped its program. “No one likes to be blind-sided at the last minute,” Vander Meulen said. “But we adjusted and got other schools, including the home schoolers to ﬁll voids in the schedule.”

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Continued from Page 11 James Simons, Eli Saffell and Lee Wichern, will be tough. “I came back to coaching the JV when these guys were freshman,” he said. “I’ve watched them grow as people. I knew right away they were competitive, especially amongst themselves. But were always about the team.” Each player contributed in his own way, Kiessel said. “JR (Duvall) is a fantastic leader on the court, in the locker room. James Simons wasn’t here last year, but he brought back his height and athleticism,” Kiessel said. Kiessel said he will also miss guys like Wichern and Saffell who didn’t get a lot of playing time. “Lee has been an absolute gift to our team,” he said. “We would try and get him in at the end of games and the crowd always lights up when he is on the ﬂoor.” With Jolliffe, Whittaker and Ian Duvall among others expected back next year, Kiessel said Leland should be ready to take another good run in the playoffs.

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Both Huck and Vander Meulen are hoping to get more students and parents involved in athletics and be able to offer more programs. “I’m hoping we can get a good program going,” Huck said. “With smaller numbers, we’re just trying to make sure we have teams. “We have to get our parents coming out and supporting our kids and have the kids supporting each other.” Northport’s high school enrollment is 38 students. There are also 10 students in the eighth grade to pull from and this year all 10 were involved in athletics. “We’re looking into expanding our program and feeder system,” Vander Meulen said. Vander Meuelen said that’s not so easy to do because Northport also has a student body that participates in “stellar activities like music and drama.” “Some of the athletes are also into plays and the arts,” he said.

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Bonnie Huck and Josh Vander Meulen have taken over athletic director duties at Northport Public Schools. The pair will also split time with other duties they have in the district. Huck is the district librarian, Vander Meulen, 26, is a physical education and technology instructor. Huck and Vander Meulen are replacing Marshall Collins, who stepped down after the 2010-11 school year. “Josh and Bonnie work hard and are very enthusiastic,” Superintendent Jeff Tropf said. “It’s nice to have people in a position where you know things will get done and done at a very high level and not have to look over anyone’s shoulder. “It should be a great ﬁt.” “Josh is doing more of the schedule and I’m doing the coordinating of the small details, like getting things set up for a game,” said Huck, a 40-year-old Northport grad who had already spent a lot of time in the athletic arena watching her two children compete and her husband coach. Huck’s daughter Autumn was a freshman on the girls varsity basketball team. Her sixth grade son Austin played middle school basketball and her husband, Todd, was the boys varsity basketball coach. Todd was also as assistant varsity girls coach. “My kids are in the school, my husband is a coach and I’ve been a part of the school for a while,” Huck said. “During this past winter, it was pretty busy. “With the job and following my kids, I was watching games almost every night. We watch sports all the time and when we’re not here, we’re at home doing sports.” Huck has followed Northport’s athletic programs since the 1980s. The 1990 graduate didn’t play sports, but the former Bonnie Baumberger was a member of the cheerleading squad. Her husband, Todd, another member of the Class of 1990, did compete in athletics. Vander Meulen does not have the same Northport ties, but he shares the same enthusiasm. “It’s exciting being an A.D.,” said Vander Meulen, who played sports at Bellaire. “After I went away to college, I didn’t really pay attention to the area high school sports scene. “I didn’t know what I was missing until I got back into it.” Northport currently has no varsity spring sports, however, some athletes play on the Suttons Bay soccer team. In the winter, Northport offered varsity girls and boys basketball and ﬁelded a junior varsity boys basketball. In the fall, the Wildcats had a varsity boys soccer team and girls varsity volleyball squad.

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Hursey shoots his way to another regional title

THOMAS HURSEY of Suttons Bay poses with a basketball and the Elks Shooting Contest trophy he won for being first in Great Lakes Regional. Hursey made 22 of 25 free throws to advance to the nationals.

Thomas Hursey has earned a second shot at a national championship in the Elks Hoop Shoot contest. The Suttons Bay sixth grader sank 22 of 25 free throws to win the 10-11 age division of the Great Lakes Regional in Angola, Ind. The 11-year-old son of Todd and Nikki Hursey beat out state champs from Indiana and Ohio by sinking his last 13 free throws. “Thomas is competitive and driven and when there is an end result in mind, he does well,” said Todd Hursey, who is also Suttons Bay’s girls head basketball coach. The 13 consecutive makes followed two straight misses to start the final round. “I think I was a little nervous,” Thomas Hursey said. “And then after the second miss, I was just focusing on the next shot.” Thomas was the third shooter in his division. In the first set, Thomas and one other boy made 9 of 10 free throws. In their second set, the others made 12 and 11 to finish with 20-for-25. That put the pressure on Thomas to make a dozen more free throws to claim the regional title and advance to the nationals April 28 in Springfield, Mass. Two years ago, Thomas finished third in the nationals.

“It’s tough sitting there as a parent,” Todd Hursey admitted. “It can be stressful at times. “You just hope he makes the next one.” Thomas Hursey explained his winning technique at regionals. It’s the same ritual he’s done for several years. “I dribble three times, then I breathe,” Thomas said Tuesday while practicing his free throws after school in the high school gym. Thomas reached the regional level by winning the state tournament in Grand Rapids where he missed just one free throw attempt. Although Thomas Hursey had made 25 free throws in a row at practice, it’s just not the same, his dad said. “When you’re in a competition, it’s not that easy,” he said. At each level of competition, Thomas Hursey has gotten the support of both sets of grandparents and his two sisters. They are also expected to see him in the nationals. The family’s expenses are picked up by the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, which sponsors the tournament. “Nicki and I are very proud of Thomas,” Todd Hursey said. “This experience has taught him about work ethic and using the talents that God has given him.”

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Chief gets office hours, higher salary By Chris Olson Of The Enterprise staff

What is the difference between today and a week ago for Leelanau Township Fire Chief Hugh Cook Jr.? Office hours and a more stable pay base. Cook has been part of the township fire department since he was old enough to join. While he has been chief since 1997 and drawing a base annual salary of $25,000 since 2008, the Township Board last week approved a new job description and set the chief’s salary at $48,000. “The biggest difference for me is I will be keeping office hours,” Cook said. As part of the new job description, the fire chief must at the fire station from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, unless on a call or away from the station on other township business. Township Supervisor James Neve said outside of the assigned office hours, Cook was already doing most of the duties and responsibilities detailed in the new job description. “This new description is something we’ve been working on for a while,” Neve said. Cook said he was pretty much already holding similar office hours, and says the new salary is an improvement over what he had. On top of his base salary of $25,000, Cook also received run pay of $11.50 an

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Teacher granted leave; would be welcomed back The bad news is Northport Public School Spanish teacher Casey Wilcox will leave at the end of the school year to teach in Venezuela. The good news is, at least for Wilcox, her position will be available should she decide to come back. At its meeting March 12, the Northport Board of Education unanimously approved a leave of absence request for Wilcox allowing her to teach languages in Venezuela. The district will hire a long-term substitute to fill her position for the 2012-13 school year. The board also agreed to keep the position open for her return in the 201314 school year. In a phone report, board president Tom Wetherbee said the School Board has authority to grant a leave of absence even if a teacher has not achieved tenure. “Usually a teacher needs more seniority and tenure under our labor agreement to request a

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leave,” he said. “We also found out the board may use its discretion to grant leaves like this as well.” Wilcox’s absence means the district will also have to find a new varsity girls basketball coach. Wetherbee said board members encouraged Wilcox to explore new places, and hopes she will return. “She is a great teacher and coach,” he said. In other business, the board discussed: • The annual senior class trip to Chicago and the middle school trip to Greenfield Village in Dearborn. Wetherbee said no changes are planned for the annual trips, which he expects the board to approve at its regular meeting in April. • A proposed trustee term of office resolution prepared by attorneys with the Thrun law firm. Wetherbee said a change in state law requires school

districts to hold elections in even number years on the same days as other government bodies. Wetherbee said the current four-year terms board members serve would require three or four members to be up for re-election at the same time. “This could lead to a chaotic situation at each election,” he said. The board is considering enacting six year terms, which would mean no more than two seats would be available at any given election. Wetherbee said the board will likely decide the issue at its April meeting. • Changing the district’s current six-period day schedule to a sevenperiod schedule so students have more opportunities to take elective courses. Wetherbee said state requirements on core curriculum take up to four classes a day, leaving only two periods for electives. The board will continue discussion at its April regular meeting.

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Never given serious consideration was a bid from Master Electric, one of ďŹ ve ďŹ rms to seek the work. Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offer would cost the county $12,557. All ďŹ gures in this story do not reďŹ&#x201A;ect the cost of a construction bond, which the county may not require. Also bidding was Top Line Electric (county cost, $20,656) and Robin Electric ($17,865). Both are from Traverse City. Acting administrator David Gill said yesterday morning that he was unsure if the County Board had a â&#x20AC;&#x153;buy localâ&#x20AC;? policy, but said he would check county records. Commissioner Jean Watkoski voted â&#x20AC;&#x153;noâ&#x20AC;? both weeks because she does not believe the project will save enough money to cover its expense. Lautner opposed Stimulus grants in general in voting â&#x20AC;&#x153;noâ&#x20AC;? the previous week; however, she changed her mind after learning that the grant will be forfeited if work is not completed by June 1. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am very concerned about the time frame. I came in tonight fully expecting not to support this (based) on the project itself,â&#x20AC;? said Lautner.

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Rexroatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bid will cost the county $16,182; Schaubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bid was for $16,318. Rexroat spoke during public comment early in the meeting asking to again offer his thoughts while the issue was before commissioners. Marshall complied. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m here to make a case for Advantage Electric,â&#x20AC;? said Rexroat, who pointed out that Schaubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ďŹ rm was much smaller than his. The previous week, Schaub had told commissioners that he had lined up equipment and workers for the project. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Alan is a friend of mine, he has been for a long time, but this is business and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a separate matter,â&#x20AC;? said Rexroat, who in the past week had mailed commissioners a letter about the job. Also attending the meeting were Alan Schaub and a representative of Master Electric out of Grayling, low bidder for the project. Neither electrician asked to speak. And neither were called upon to speak. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Why the change?â&#x20AC;? asked commissioner James Schaub, who joined commissioners Schmuckal, Marshall, ShiďŹ&#x201A;ett and Van Pelt in recommending Schaub Electrical the previous week. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mr. Rexroat makes a fairly compelling argument with the fact that he has more employees,â&#x20AC;? said Schmuckal. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is no reďŹ&#x201A;ection upon Alan Schaub.â&#x20AC;?

The County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday reversed direction on one contract for lighting improvements by a single vote, then came up one vote shy of approving a new contract to rehire a downstate law ďŹ rm that has represented the county since at least 1998. Spending money â&#x20AC;&#x153;locallyâ&#x20AC;? was a topic in each decision. Commissioners, working with a quorum of ďŹ ve members, again came up short of the support needed to reappoint Cohl, Stoker & Toskey to provide legal counsel. The board voted in September to seek bids for legal services, but has yet to make a selection from the six legal ďŹ rms vying for the work. Cohl, Stoker & Toskey, a Lansing law ďŹ rm that represents counties across the state, has three staunch supporters on the County Board â&#x20AC;&#x201D; but four votes are required to approve a contract. One is commissioner Richard Schmuckal, who said he looked at a need to change law ďŹ rms when ďŹ rst coming to ofďŹ ce 14 years ago, and would have preferred to hire a local ďŹ rm. But after working with Cohl, Stoker & Toskey, his mind was changed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Keeping money local, I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what that means. There are banks in Traverse City that are based in New York,â&#x20AC;? he said. Others, however, were more passionate about a need to spend county revenues nearby. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For the same reason that it seems like a bad idea to ship all our proďŹ ts to China, it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seem like a good idea to keep shipping over $100,000 to Lansing every year,â&#x20AC;? offered commission vice chair David Marshall. He chaired the meeting in the absence of commission chair Tom Van Pelt. Commissioner David ShifďŹ&#x201A;ett was also absent, leaving the board with only ďŹ ve members. A vote to accept a contract offer from Cohl, Stoker & Toskey came up short, but was supported by commissioners Melinda Lautner, James Schaub and Schmuckal. Marshall and commissioner Jean Watkoski were opposed. One week earlier at the County Boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s executive committee meeting, ShiďŹ&#x201A;ett leaned toward interviewing other law ďŹ rms. He has never said he supports rehiring Cohl, Stoker & Toskey. That could leave chair Van Pelt with the deciding vote when the issue returns to the County Board for its executive session on Tuesday, April 3. Van Pelt voted to table the question

last week. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My vote was not that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m against hiring Cohl Stoker,â&#x20AC;? he said. Cohl, Stoker & Toskey continue to represent the county through a 120-day extension of its contract that began in January. Other law ďŹ rms vying for the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s business are Young, Graham, Elsenheimer & Welding; Cummings, McClorey, Davis & Acho; Running, Wise & Ford; Smith, Haughey, Rice, Roegge & Figura; and 360 Law. Young, Graham, Elsenheimer & Welding are from Bellaire; the rest are from Traverse City. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Localâ&#x20AC;? was also a major topic in letting a lighting contract. The boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s executive committee recommended last week by a 5-2 vote to award the to Alan Schaub Electrical Service of Suttons Bay. However, the County Board backtracked away from its recommendation after hearing from Doug Rexroat, the owner of Advantage Electric of Traverse City. Rexroat resides in Suttons Bay Township. The County Board previously accepted a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Stimulusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; grant paying for 90 percent of the equipment needed to install LED lighting at the county government center and jail parking lot. Bids for the work varied from $80,561 to $92,029, but the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cost was much less. It was the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cost that commissioners leaned toward in discussions.

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S-B/Bingham fire and rescue budget OK’d, union talks stall The Suttons Bay-Bingham Fire and Rescue Authority has adopted a budget for the new fiscal year beginning April 1. Meanwhile, negotiations with firefighters and emergency medical personnel who are seeking to unionize appear to have stalled. At its regular monthly meeting last week, the authority board adopted a $1,023,472 spending plan for fiscal 2012-2013 based on $1,024,141 in anticipated revenues. Next year’s $1 million budget will be about 1 percent bigger than the current year’s $990,995 budget. Of the roughly $1 million in revenues, some $365,040 comes from Bingham Township and $484,050 from Suttons Bay Township through a property tax approved by voters to fund fire and rescue department operations. Also at last week’s meeting, the board approved some $58,000 in capital requests presented by fire chief Jim Porter. The capital budget calls for the addition of some $25,000 to the

department’s vehicle replacement fund; $18,000 for new turnout gear for firefighters; $4,000 for new fire hoses; $2,500 for a “stair chair” used by emergency responders; $3,500 for interior painting and installation of additional shelving in the fire hall; and $5,000 for upgraded radios. On Feb. 28, the authority met in a special closed session “to discuss retirement plans for the purpose of contract negotiations” with the nine full-time department members who are seeking to unionize. Negotiations between the Suttons Bay-Bingham Fire and Rescue Authority and the InternationalAssociation of Firefighters have been ongoing, mostly behind closed doors, for nearly two years. Porter said that no meetings had been held to discuss union issues since the board’s special meeting of Feb. 28. As of this week no date had been set for another meeting between fire authority and union officials, Porter said. No further information was available. —By Eric Carlson

settlement in time for next month’s regular monthly meeting on Monday, April 16. In other business at this week’s meeting, the Bingham Township Board: • Authorized Werner and clerk Peggy Core to unseal bids and award contracts later this week to firms able to clean up damage from a massive snowstorm earlier this month. The storm resulted in significant damage to trees at township cemeteries, parks, and the township hall property. • Established a special “perpetual care” endowment fund within the township’s cemetery budget to keep

better track of how a recent $5,000 donation by a township resident is spent in the years ahead. • Authorized Core to purchase an upgraded computer for less than $1,000 to keep pace with increasing online requirements of elections administration, and another $400 for upgraded accounting software used by both the clerk and treasurer Sandra Grant. • Agreed to seek estimates from a local surveyor on what it might cost to conduct surveys of township park properties, and make a decision on whether to pay for surveys at an upcoming meeting.

Leelanau County Coming Events Continued from Page 3 — Leland Township Annual meeting, with coffee/refreshments served starting at 9 a.m. and special Township Board meeting to follow: Old Art Building, Cedar Street, Leland. 10:30 a.m. — Overeaters Anonymous: Lower level, Suttons Bay-Bingham District Library, Suttons Bay. 1 p.m. — Ranger-guided snowshoe hikes in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (call 326-5134 ext. 328 for more info.): Phillip A. Hart Visitors Center, M-72, Empire. 7 p.m. — Lake Leelanau Community Association meeting to discuss upcoming events for spring and summer: Dick’s Pour House, St. Mary Street, Lake Leelanau. MONDAY 1-3 p.m. — Leelanau Baby Pantry (call 271-3671 for more info.): Immanuel Lutheran Church, Lincoln Street, Suttons Bay. 1:30-3:30 p.m. — SCAMS with

S-B salon helps raise money for Relay for Life More than $1,000 was raised last week for the American Cancer Society (ACS) at Bayside Salon in Suttons Bay. Stylists from the salon opened their doors March 13 and over a five-hour period raised $1,100 for the Bayside Salon Team participating in the ACS Relay for Life. In addition, two people donated hair for Locks of Love, an organization which makes wigs for children with cancer. Volunteering their serves were stylists Joyce Chimoski, Tracey Forrester, Holly Koeing and Dorte Shively. Martha Vanderburg and Jill Wentworth helped out at the reception desk. Organizers of the Leelanau Relay for Life hope to raise $50,000 in the event which will be July 27-28 at Suttons Bay School.

Lowell “Jake” Jacobsen sponsored by the county Commission on Aging (call 256-8121 for more info./reservation): Community meeting room, lower level, county Government Center, E. Government Center Drive off of M-204, Suttons Bay Township. 2-6 p.m. — Leelanau Christian Neighbors Food Pantry-Suttons Bay distribution: Suttons Bay Middle School, South Elm Street, Suttons Bay. 3-7 p.m. — Leelanau Christian Neighbors Food Pantry-Northport distribution: St. Gertrude’s Church, 709 Warren St., Northport. 5 p.m. — Alcoholics Anonymous meeting: Kateri Tekakwitha Church, M-22, Peshawbestown. 7 p.m. — A.A. meeting: Leland Methodist Church, Leland. — Al Anon meeting: Leland Methodist Church, Leland. 7-9 p.m. — Leelanau Community Choir rehearsal for spring concert (call Barbara Abbott 271-6091 for more info.): Suttons Bay High School band room, S. Elm Street, Suttons Bay. TUESDAY 11:30 a.m. — Senior lunch at the Friendship Community Center (call 271-3314 for cost and reservation info.): Friendship Community Center, Broadway Street, Suttons Bay. Noon — Alcoholics Anonymous meeting (call 256-9724 for more info.): Basement, St. Mary Church, St. Marys Street, Lake Leelanau. 5-6:30 p.m. — Empire Food Pantry: Glen Lake Community Reformed Church, Burdickville Road, Burdickville. 7 p.m. — Centerville Township Planning Commission meeting: Meeting room, Cedar Fire Hall, N. Kasson Street, Cedar. — Empire Village Council regular meeting: Township hall, Front Street, Empire. WEDNESDAY 10:30-11:30 a.m. — Leland Library Story Time (call 256-9152 for more info.): Leland Township Library, Cedar Street, Leland. 11 a.m. — Interactive Story Time

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Cherry farmers Continued from Page 1 High temperatures of 82 degrees were recorded Sunday and Monday in Maple City, setting new records for the month of March, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures rose to 84 at the same location Tuesday, more than 45 degrees higher than the monthly average of 37.6 degrees recorded last year in Maple City and 47 degrees higher than the 20-year monthly average of 41.6. Farmers look to “growth degree days” to measure warmth. Several growing degree “days” can be accumulated in one 24-hour period. The formula calls for measuring the difference between the average temperature in a day and 50 degrees. Each degree above 50 is considered a growing degree day. Through Tuesday, the ﬁrst day of spring, the National Weather Service had measured 57 growing degree days for the month. By May 1 of last year, only 19 growing degree days had been measured. “It’s astounding,” Nugent said. “By Monday, we were 5 1/2 weeks ahead of the historical norm.” For fruit growers, the early arrival of the growing season means an accelerated work schedule that includes additional storm cleanup to clear the rows for sprayers, which if they haven’t already been dispatched will be soon. “I sprayed Tuesday in my apple orchard off of M-204,” LaCross said. “I’ve never sprayed on the ﬁrst day of spring.” Beekeepers whose colonies spent the winter in warmer climes pollinating other crops are being called back as much as a month ahead of schedule in anticipation of the historically early bloom. “March 30 will be like May 10. It’s a hard thing to get your head around,”

Rothwell said. The advanced bud development puts the 2012 crop, already hit with the loss of from 10 to 20 percent of fruit trees, will leave orchard crops susceptible to frost for at least two months. “We won’t be able to tolerate temperatures in the 20s,” Nugent said. According to a MSU bulletin, tart cherries at their current stage of development will sustain a 10 percent “kill” when the thermometer drops to 26 degrees; a 90 percent kill at 22 degrees. The extended forecast calls for a drop to more seasonable temperatures nearing 60 before increasing later next week to 70 degrees. As for the March 2-3 storm damage, the United States Department of Agriculture has declared Leelanau and several other counties as disaster areas. The designation allows growers to seek “physical loss” emergency loans of up to $500,000 available at a rate of 3.75 percent. The Non-insured Crop Disaster Assistance Program allows farmers who enrolled prior to Nov. 20, 2011, to make a claim for production losses, according to Greg Shy of the USDA ofﬁce in Traverse City. For his part, LaCross remains optimistic about this season. He and his family, which traditionally travels during spring break, will remain in the area to work. “Last year we had perfect growing conditions with a late spring, but we didn’t set a big crop,” he said. “This year, it’s the complete opposite.” The rule of thumb is that farmers begin harvest about 60 days after the onset of bloom. “At this rate, we could be shaking cherries before school’s out,” LaCross said, jokingly.

County sets heat records Continued from Page 1 the 50’s on Saturday and Sunday with a chance of rain. But temperatures are expected to head back up next week, and no changes are expected in the weather pattern in the next weeks. People who make a living off snow are unhappy. Alan Laskey has owned and operated Schaub Outdoor Services since 1996. “This has by far been the worst winter as far as business since I bought the business from Roger Schaub,” he said Prior to the March 2-3 snow storm, only 67 inches of snow had been recorded at the county Road Commisison’s Suttons Bay garage for the season. Even when enough snow fell to require plowing, the ground had thawed. “When the ground isn’t frozen, it takes longer to plow,” he said. “Stuff gets broken, it takes more fuel because the snow doesn’t move as easy. Basically this winter we did less, but it cost more.” Laskey said his company plowed some commercial accounts 32 times last winter. “This winter so far, we’ve plowed maybe 10 times. That is three times less than last year,” he said. The

company also has what he terms “keep them accessible” clients, people who leave for the winter but pay to have their driveways clear in case of an emergency. “One of those accounts we plowed only once this season; there just wasn’t any reason to do it more than once.” But there has been one bright spot. “Normally we start spring clean up in early April. All we’ve been doing since the storm is cleaning up debris and now we’re getting calls from people wanting to get their lawns ready for spring.” Jamie Semple is manager at Anderson’s IGA in Glen Arbor. The warm and sunny weather has put people in the mood to be outside. “I haven’t run the numbers for the week, but it sure seemed like there were more people out and about this weekend,” she said. Semple said one customers asked a cashier where he and his family could rent bicycles. “He talked about how he and his family came up here on a whim and were just ﬂoored by the weather,” she said. “He asked where he could rent bikes. That’s the kind of question we get during the summer.”

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(as of Wednesday morning) Snowfall this week— 0 Snowfall this season—86” By same day in 2011—117” For the month — 19” Season’s record snowfall (Since 1955-56) 231 inches in 1995-96 March record 48.5” — 1989 In March, 2011 — 21.5” In March, 2010 — 0 In March, 2009 — 24” In March, 2008 — 12” In March, 2007 — 18” In March, 2006 — 1” In March, 2005 — 27” In March, 2004 — 14” In March, 2003 — 19.5” In March, 2002 — 36” In March, 2001 — 16” In March, 2000 — 1” February Snowfall—24” (February record 57 1/2”—1985) January Snowfall— 33” (January record 84.9”—1982) December Snowfall—9” (December record 86.6”—1989) November Snowfall—1 (November record 43”—1995) October Snowfall—0 (October record 5”—1969) (Measurements taken at Suttons Bay)

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Ballfield buyback plan Continued from Page 1 Council needs to decide, and we want to hear what local residents and taxpayers think about this idea before we move ahead.” Suttons Bay Public Schools superintendent Mike Murray and school board president Steve Hall were in attendance at Monday’s Village Council meeting during which the proposal was discussed. Murray wanted to gauge whether the Village Council would be willing to consider moving forward with the proposal before the district expends $2,500 of its own money to obtain an appraisal of athletic ﬁelds. Village council trustees Karl Bahle and Jim Munro immediately declared that they would support the proposal. But trustees Donna Herman and Robert Johnson urged caution. “While I’m very supportive of the school, this is a highly unusual step,” Johnson said, “and I hope the public will be given an opportunity to speak up on this issue before any decisions are made.” Herman noted that very few of the students at Suttons Bay Public Schools are residents of the village. She said she wondered whether the school district would be better advised to seek help from Bingham and Suttons Bay townships. The two townships, however, do not have the budgets or infrastructure that the village has, and are not required to maintain substantial reserve funds for items such as marinas, street maintenance, or water and sewer systems. “I don’t believe that the percentage of students who are village residents is really the most relevant issue here,” Mawby said. “And the increased return on investment alone is not sufﬁcient reason, in my opinion, to do this either. “I believe it is in the best interests of village residents to have a functioning school in the community, and that this

transaction can assist the school in its efforts to transform itself in the face of declining enrollment,” Mawby said. Herman asked Mawby and Murray whether municipalities and school districts in any other part of the state had arranged similar transactions. Mawby, who claimed credit for the idea, said he didn’t know. “We do know that at least 48 school districts in the State of Michigan will be running a deficit at the end of the fiscal year on June 30 and will be in deep trouble,” Murray told the village council. “We also know that we don’t want to increase that number to 49.” Earlier this year, Suttons Bay Public Schools was facing a $551,000 deficit due to a sharp decline in enrollment and per-pupil finding from the state. A significant portion of that deficit was erased through donations from teachers, administrators and local residents, as well as a special $150,000 casino revenue sharing payment from the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians. But the district was still facing a deficit of about $200,000 last month along with the threat of a state takeover if the deficit is not eliminated. Meanwhile, the district has negotiated significant concessions in teacher contracts, has cut costs by outsourcing busing and custodial services, and taken numerous other measures to save money. Village council trustee Richard Hylwa said he, too, is supportive of the school, but did not feel he would be ready to make a decision until he sees an appraisal of the property the village would be purchasing and terms of a contract for the district to buy it back. He said he also agreed that some kind of public hearing should be held on the proposal before a decision is made. Mawby explained that obtaining an appraisal would be the next step, and that it may turn out that the property,

including athletic fields to the south and west of the school building, and possibly the bus garage as well, could end up being appraised at less than $500,000. In no case, however, would the village expend and the school district pay back more than $500,000. Murray pointed out that several bonds the school district is paying off will be retired before the proposed five year loan on the athletic fields would be paid off, making the district debt free. He said the School Board then might consider asking voters for a millage at a level to be determined to pay off the loan on the athletic fields. Mawby said that in the unlikely event the school district defaults on its buyback of the athletic fields, the village government would own them. “This is obviously not a desired outcome; however, I believe we could successfully seek funding to develop moderate income housing on the property, giving an economic boost to the village, getting more users on the sewer system, and more kids in the school,” Mawby said. Attorneys for both the school district and the village have already reviewed the proposal in concept, and have declared it perfectly legal, according to Murray and Mawby. The village council agreed by consensus Monday that it would consider the proposal in more detail at a future meeting, that Murray should seek a formal appraisal of the property, and more information on the proposed transaction should be gathered. Mawby said the proposal would be the subject of extensive discussion and opportunities for public comment at the next regular monthly village council meeting. That meeting will be held on Monday, April 16 at 5:30 in the community meeting room of the Suttons Bay-Bingham Fire and Rescue Hall on St. Mary’s Avenue at First Street in the village.

S-B OKs budget with lower revenues By Eric Carlson Of The Enterprise staff

Following its annual budget hearing last week, the Suttons Bay Township Board adopted a $574,561 spending plan for the new fiscal year beginning April 1 based on revenues estimated at $503,926. The budget includes no pay raises for elected township officials. Suttons Bay Township is the only general law township in Leelanau County that does not hold an annual meeting during which township voters in attendance can decide on pay raises for their elected officials. Earlier this year, the township board adopted salary resolutions that will keep pay steady for the supervisor at $17,301; $25,286 for the clerk; $26,590 for the treasurer; and $1,489 for each of the two trustees. Expenditures in the coming fiscal year are expected to be down more than 20 percent from this year’s level when some $180,000 in revenues were received through the Grand Traverse

Regional Community Foundation and expended on the township’s Herman Park project. In addition, the Village of Suttons Bay recently decided to end its contractual relationship with Suttons Bay Township’s zoning and planning office for services, eliminating another $35,000 from the township’s budget for next year Township supervisor Rich Bahle reported that the board also adopted its annual Truth in Taxation resolution at its regular monthly meeting March 14. Although final figures were not immediately available from the county Equalization Department, Bahle said the township’s annual property tax levy to support township operations would likely remain at about the 0.58mill level. In other business, the board also approved Bahle’s reappointment of Jon Walter and Susan Walters to three year terms on the Suttons Bay Township Planning Commission. Meanwhile, Bahle said, the township will seek a variance from the

Village of Suttons Bay’s Zoning Board of Appeals that may allow the township to purchase an office building in Hansen Plaza and use it as a new township hall. No meeting date with the village Zoning Board of Appeals had been set, however. Bahle said that no action was taken at last week’s meeting on a proposal that the township and village seek mediation over their differing views on zoning and planning. Village officials have proposed permanently merging their planning commission and zoning ordinance with those of the township, but township officials have indicated they would like to study the issue further before moving ahead. Also at last week’s meeting, the township board authorized trustee Bill Drozdalski to apply for another grant from the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund to help pay for improvement of nature trails and a pond at Herman Park. The amount the township is requesting is $185,000, Bahle said.

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By Eric Carlson of the Enterprise staff

s he settled into a leather-upholstered chair behind a polished wooden desk in the ornate House Chambers inside the Michigan State Capitol last week, Leland Public School freshman Joel Sneed took a deep breath. “This is probably the coolest experience I’ve ever had in my entire life,” Sneed declared. “It’s definitely right near the top of the list.” Practically every one of the 17 Leland students who participated in the Michigan Youth in Government conference in Lansing March 14-18 expressed similar sentiments. They were among a record-breaking 900 students from throughout Michigan who attended the mock legislative session. Sponsored every year since 1954 by the Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) — known these days simply as “The Y” — the Michigan Youth in Government conference allows teenagers to experience firsthand how government really works in Michigan. “It’s one thing to read about it in a book or hear about it in class,” Leland junior Addie Kramer said. “But the best part of YIG (Youth in Government) is that you’re really able to participate in the process, to introduce legislation, take it through the committee process, and actually debate the issues on the house or senate floor, and then vote on it. This has been fantastic.” Before students traveled to Lansing last week, most of them participated in a one-day orientation session in Shepherd late last year, and attended several meetings at school conducted by parent Annie McFarlane who chaperoned both trips. The Michigan Youth in Government program is an extracurricular activity that has been available on and off at Leland for the past several years. While in Lansing, students and chaperones stayed at a hotel and conference center where many of the committee meetings and other events were held. Throughout each day, buses took students to and from the State Capitol where students conducted additional committee meetings and mock legislative sessions using the same facilities used by real Michigan legislators. Leelanau County’s state representative, Ray Franz (R-Onekama) was one of a handful of state legislators who made a point of visiting with his young constituents at the hotel during the conference.

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YUCHEN ZHAO, from left, Greta Carlson, Addie Kramer and Isabelle Scott, all Leland students, confer before entering the capitol building for the Michigan Youth in Government conference last week. Following a brief question-and-answer session with students, Franz observed that students often “ask the tougher questions and sometimes the more common sense stuff than you would get from adults who sometimes are politically correct. “Sometimes, students are more honest, and often times they hold our feet to the ﬁre and make sure that we’re doing what we’re sup-

posed to be doing,” Franz added. Franz made the comments to student journalists from several school districts in Michigan who acted as a “press corps” and produced a daily newspaper during the conference. Most of the Leland students were assigned as state representatives in one of four state house groups set up to accommodate the hundreds of students who participated. In preparation for

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Two county youth have qualified to participate in the National Geographic Society’s state bee March 30 at Western Michigan University. Brody Muir, an eighth grader at Glen Lake School, and Andrew Bakker, a seventh grader from Leland Public 1.) Which state has a climate suitable for School, are among 100 students in the state to qualify for the event. growing citrus fruits—California or Maine? “I never knew I was good at geography,” said Muir, son of John and Heather Muir of 2.) Which country has the world’s largest Lime Lake. “When I hear Muslim population — Indonesia or Mexico? about some place I don’t know about, I look it up on the Internet. It’s just 3.) The North Atlantic current brings warm what I do.” Muir and Bakker, waters from the tropics to the west coast of winners of competiwhich continent? tions at their respective schools, were then invited to take a test 4.) What is the term for a part of an ocean or which was submitted to the National sea that cuts far into the bordering landmass Geographic Society. The students with the and may contain one or more bays? top 100 scores in each of the 50 states, as well as 5.) Which Canadian province produces more the District of Columbia, the Department of Defense than half of the country’s manufactured goods? dependants schools and the U.S. Territories, are invited to participate at the state bees. 6.) To visit the ruins of Persepolis, an ancient Bakker, who at 13 is already ceremonial capital of Persia, you would have to an Eagle Scout, came in second in this first “geo bee” last year and was travel to what present-day country? not content being anything but the best this year as a seventh grader. Both students qualified for the state com(See answers on Page 6) petition and are preparing in their own way for the event which will be an oral competition at the Fetzer Center on the campus of Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo.

RAY FRANZ, (R-Onekama), Leelanau County’s state representative, visits with Leland students, from left, Olivia Ursu, Maya Littlefield, Sierra Creamer and Isabelle Scott.

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Two county kids abuzz about bee By Amy Hubbell Of The Enterprise staff

LELAND STUDENTS, from left, Maya Littlefield, Milos Acimovic, Ian Duvall and Olivia Ursu, confer under the capitol dome.

last week’s events, students from throughout the state drafted some 340 bills that were introduced to the mock legislature last week, of which only 24 were adopted by both the house and senate and “signed into law” by Michigan’s “youth governor,” Clarenceville High School senior Sonali Patel who was elected at the end of last

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Amidst citizen concerns, the Northport Village Council has agreed to hold a special meeting tonight to review its lease with Leelanau Community Energy LLC. to build a wind turbine. Ron Schobel and others have been raising issues over the lease since the first of the year. Village president Fred Steffens said last Thursday that it was time to address the “lease” and “wind turbine issues” once and for all. “I’m mildly confused,” trustee Phil Mikesell said. “Is it (the meeting) just for information or are we thinking about modifying it (the lease).” “In my mind, we’re not making any motions because we don’t know what will come up,” Steffens said. “Let’s get it out front, out in the open with both sides, and deal with it one time so it doesn’t keep coming back.” Mikesell said in the past that the Council has been given a series of “something between a request and a demand for us to act.” “This is an unusual kind of meeting,” Mikesell said. “What if some of us are not comfortable with it (the lease)?” Steffens said the lease issue could come back to a regular meeting to remedy it.

Schobel addressed the Village Council at its regular meeting last Thursday, claiming he had requested a number of items under the Freedom of Information Act about LCE investors and the lease. Schobel said he would wait to present those documents at the special meeting, which Steffens had promised would take place. The Village Council approved a $500 annual lease with LCE on June 9, 2011. In November 2011, the Planning Commission approved a special use permit for LCE to build a wind turbine on village property. Schobel has asked the Village Council to terminate the lease because it does not protect residents and does not have a defined benefit. He also claims that there are 10 indemnification issues ranging from escrow and permitted uses to bonds and insurances. Schobel has also repeatedly asked the Village Council to remove Bill Collins as Planning Commission chairman. Collins is an LCE board member and investor. He chaired the special use permit meetings but did not vote. On March 1, Collins read a statement that Schobel and his group of naysayers should do something positive for the community. Schobel said last Thursday that “we are community minded volunteers trying to make the village much better.” Schobel said he’d like the Village

Council to address removing Collins at the April 5 regular meeting. “He remains a conflict of interest and the Council has failed to address this issue,” Schobel said. “... Mr. Collins would promote a positive image of Northport if he would remove himself from the Planning Commission with honor and not calling community volunteers vile names.” Collins was not at last Thursday’s meeting, however, members of LCE were. Investors Tom Gallery and Doug McInnis updated the Council on the turbine project. Both said permits are falling into place, and construction was expected to begin in June. During the second public comment period, resident David Nelson asked the Council what benefit the windmill would provide village residents. Nelson said he had gone to the LCE website and the gross benefit per REU (Residential Equivalent Units) in the sewer assessment district is about 2 cents per day. “I’m trying to confirm that,” Nelson said. “Isn’t there someplace we could list the benefits to the people of Northport that this wind turbine is going to provide for them? “Nobody seems to know, but there’s a wind turbine coming.” Nelson said the Council should also conduct its own independent study on the benefit of the project.

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The Northport Village Council plans to discuss again the possibility of appointing its clerk and treasurer at its next regular meeting. The Council, at the request of trustee Barb Von Voigtlander last Thursday, agreed to put the issue as a discussion item at its Thursday, April 5 meeting. “I think the issue of an appointed clerk and treasurer got lost in the political drama of the residency of the clerk,” Von Voigtlander said. “I wanted to kind of bring it back to something where we could get some more objective data so if we’re going to actually consider doing this, that we know what it means to have one or the other.” The clerk/treasurer appointment matter was referred to the employee relations committee to collect more data for next month’s regular meeting. “The employee relations committee should get together and look at whatever else they might be thinking of ... electing or appointing,” Von Voigtlander said. “And get back to us at the next meeting so we can have a real good discussion with objective data and not drama.”

The possible appointment of a clerk and treasurer comes on the heels of a yearlong investigation into the residency issue of clerk Joni L. Scott. Michelle L. Steffen, Benzie County assistant prosecuting attorney, investigated Scott’s residency as it pertains to election laws. She exonerated Scott of criminal wrongdoing in a letter dated Nov. 1, 2011. However, the assistant prosecutor added that she personally believes Scott is “not a resident of the village of Northport and that she holds the office improperly.” A handful of residents asked the Council to remove Scott from office. However, the village attorney in January said it was not within the Council’s jurisdiction. The Council, in its 80-minute meeting last Thursday, also approved, by a 6-0 vote, a resolution to seek a $300,000 Michigan Department of Natural Resources Trust Fund grant and a $45,000 to $55,000 Michigan Waterways Commission grant for Phase 2 of the marina renovation project. Trustee Chris Holton was absent.

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There’s a glimmer of hope for the upcoming construction season based on a small, but important, increase in the number of building permits drawn from the county construction code authority in the past two weeks. Five new permits were sought for projects in three townships bringing the year total to 22. The estimated value of construction of the five projects tallied $518,380. The permits brought the year-todate total to $1,960,723, up 34 percent from the tally at this time last year when the total estimated value of construction was $1,273,149. This year’s permit total equals this time in 2011. Both years are down 40 percent from the same time in 2010. Following is a list of projects for which permits have been issued, listed by the community in which work is being done: BINGHAM: John and Niki Edwards (Wendell Schrock) addition and alteration to single-family residence at 4456 S. Independence Dr. ($9,060). CLEVELAND: Maribeth Perkins (Whiteford Associates) new two-story, single-family residence at 924 E. Sugar Bay Lane ($366,700). GLEN ARBOR: American Tower Corp. (Northern Tower Erection Co.) commercial alteration to tower at 6401 W. State St. ($20,000); Glen Arbor Art Association (Blue Bay Builders) interior alterations to second-floor living space at 6000 S. Pine St., ($1,000). LELAND: Ronald and Dawn Ward (Maple Hill Builders) addition to single-family residence at 506 St. Fourth St. ($121,620).

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S-B man faces third drunk charge 86th District Court for drunk driving of .08 percent. On June 1 and again on June 29, 2000, Kurzweil was convicted of drunk driving with an occupant less than 16-years-old in the 86th District Court in Traverse City and in the 92nd District Court in St. Ignace. He was also previously convicted on July 22, 2005, in the 13th Circuit Court in Traverse City of delivery/manufacture of a controlled substance. If found guilty on the third offense felony drunk driving charge, Kurzweil faces a maximum penalty of five years in prison and $5,000 fine.

Elmwood man charged with theft of tractor parts A 26-year-old Elmwood Township man could spend up to life in prison if found guilty of stealing antique tractor

parts and selling them for scrap. James G. Feil III of 6167 Fouch Rd., Traverse City was arraigned in

Centerville man arraigned on third drunk charge A Centerville Township man is facing his third time in court for drunk driving. Terrence P. Weber, of 4085 E. Hohnke Rd., Cedar was arraigned in the 86th District Court before Judge Michael S. Stepka on a charge of third offense felony drunk driving. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Friday, March 30 at 10:30 a.m. Weber remains free on a $10,000 personal recognizance bond. According to court documents a county Sheriff’s deputy observed Weber driving erratically March 10 on

Schomberg and Gatzke Roads in Centerville Township. He was stopped and failed field sobriety tests. Preliminary breath tests taken at the scene recorded blood alcohol contents of .18 percent and .19 percent. Weber was previously convicted of drunk driving on Dec. 9, 1994 in the 72nd District Court in Port Huron and on May 12, 2000 in the 86th District Court. If found guilty on the felony charge, Weber faces a maximum penalty of five years in prison and a fine of $5,000.

TC woman charged with drunk driving after crash A 21-year-old Traverse City woman was arrested after a one-car accident early Sunday morning in Solon Township. The woman, whose name was withheld pending arraignment, was southbound on South Solon Road near East Traverse Highway (M-72) about 4 a.m. when she lost control of her vehicle and left the road, landing

in a steep ditch. According to police reports the woman left the scene of the accident and was found later at Munson Medical Center seeking treatment for a non-life-threatening injury. Deputies administered a Breathalyzer test and the driver was arrested for drunk driving, Undersheriff Scott Wooters said.

Dispatch Blotter A summation of 9-1-1 calls made in Leelanau County Sunday, 8:51 a.m. — Suttons Bay — Domestic dispute in progress. Sunday, 9:32 a.m. — Cleveland Township — Caller sold scanner to someone in Kansas via Craig’s List and now is being threatened via email by the purchaser. Sunday, 1:36 p.m. — Maple City — Man walking in the road by the Maple City Community Church. Light blue shirt and glasses with dark blue pants. Shoulder-length gray-blond hair. He is hitch-hiking and not yielding to traffic. Monday, 4:04 p.m. — Maple City — Caller heard growling, smelled fresh urine. Thinks it’s a bear.

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86th District Court Friday on charges of larceny of more than $1,000, less than $20,000 and habitual offender fourth before Judge Michael S. Stepka. A preliminary hearing will be held tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. Feil was remanded to jail until the hearing. According to court documents, Feil was seen on the property of a deceased Elmwood Township man on Feb. 22. He allegedly stole over $10,000 worth of antique tractor parts and then sold them for scrap. Feil was previously convicted on Nov. 29, 2004, on assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder and home invasion, and on Aug. 10, 2004, charges of receiving/concealing stolen property $1,000 or more. Both cases were tried in 50th Circuit Court of Chippewa County. If Feil is found guilty of both charges he could face a maximum penalty of life in prison.

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Terrence P. Weber, 56, 278 Burdickville Rd., Maple City — Arraigned for third offense felony drunk driving; a preliminary hearing is scheduled for March 30 at 10:15 a.m.; bond continued. James R. Majszak, 56, 5344 S.W. Bay Shore Dr., Suttons Bay — Sentenced for drunk driving; serve credit for time served in jail; perform four days of community service work in lieu of serving eight days in jail; $1,153 fine and costs; not to consume nor be in possession of nor reside where present any alcohol or illegal drugs, nor enter bars; complete recommended treatment program; pass alcohol and drug screenings as directed; two years probation. George E. Gumieny, 59, 8425 S. Maple St., Maple City — Sentenced for second offense drunk driving; serve credit for time served in jail; $1,408 fine and costs; not to consume nor be in possession of nor reside where present any alcohol or illegal drugs, nor enter bars or casinos; complete recommended treatment program; pass alcohol and drug screenings as directed; two years probation. James G. Feil III, 26, 6167 Fouch Rd., Traverse City — Arraigned for larceny more than $1,000, less than $20,000 and habitual offender fourth; a preliminary hearing is scheduled for tomorrow at 10:30 a.m.; remanded to jail without bond. Randy J. Lanham, 53, 1681 Kasson Center Rd., Maple City — Pleaded guilty to drunk and disorderly person; to be sentenced under delayed sentencing

rules; sentencing will be held March 30 at 10 a.m.; bond continued. Brandon B. Kurzwill, 30, 10895 E. Murray Ct., Suttons Bay — Arraigned for third offense felony drunk driving, open intoxicant in a motor vehicle and habitual offender second; a preliminary hearing is scheduled for tomorrow at 10:30 a.m.; bond continued. John L. Anderson, 46, 8883 Cedar Run Rd., Traverse City — Failed to appear for a collection show cause hearing; bench warrant issued;, $1,248 bond on warrant. Eric G. Edwards, 25, 1835 Apartment Dr., Traverse City — Pleaded guilty to failure to pay fine and costs owed; to serve 30 days in jail with credit for time served; balance held in abeyance; set up a payment plan of $50 a month. Juan P. Gonzalez, 32, 915 Barlow St., Apt. 9, Traverse City — Failed to appear for a collection show cause hearing; bench warrant requested; $414 bond on warrant. William M. Freeman, 26, 77804 Hunt Club Rd., Lake Ann — Pleaded guilty under a plea bargain arrangement to drunk driving; sentencing will be held March 30 at 10 a.m.; bond continued. Cynthia A. Simpson, 33, 1228 Whiting St. SW, Wyoming — Pleaded guilty to contempt of court for failure to pay fine and costs owed; to serve 20 days in jail with credit for four days served; remainder of jail time held in abeyance; defendant to pay $70 a month starting April 1 and to provide current address.

Magistrate, Norene D. Kastys Blaine M. Hughes, 24, 10791 E. Murray Ct., Suttons Bay — Defective equipment; fine and costs suspended. Scott M. Maleski, 42, 2088 S. Country Ln., Suttons Bay — Failed to wear seatbelt; $3 fine, $62 costs. Northern Michigan Service Store, Inc, 6170 W. Blue Rd., Lake City- Failed to obtain or display USDOT numbers; $20 fine, $100 costs. Sherri L. Crider, 40, 10298 E. Bingham Rd., Traverse City — Expired registration; $90 fine and costs. Fabian Hernandez, 45, 3011 N. Eagle Hwy., Lake Leelanau — Defective equipment, window tint; fine and costs suspended. Kelsey L. Pacsai, 20, 4257 Stone Ridge Dr., Traverse City — Disobey stop sign; $8 fine, $92 costs. Lee E. Wichern, 17, 1964 E. Swanson Tr., Cedar — 65 in 55 mph zone, reduced from 69; $7 fine, $103 costs. Taylor J. Ellenberger, 17, 8448 S. Maple City Rd., Maple City — Defective equipment, headlight; fine and costs suspended. Kathryn A. Dakota, 50, 10852 S. Shore Dr., Suttons Bay — Violation of animal bite ordinance; $5 fine, $93 costs. Savannah G. Gross, 16, 5787 E. Duck Lake Rd., Lake Leelanau — No proof insurance; $25 fine and costs. Angela L. Luna, 41, 9411 E. Omena Rd., Northport — No proof insurance; $25 fine, $210 costs.

Leelanau County Road Commission Notice to the Public Public Hearing-Natural Beauty Road Petition Traverse Lake Road – Cleveland Township The Leelanau County Road Commission will hold a public hearing at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at the Cleveland Township Hall, located at 955 W. Harbor Highway (M-22) Maple City, Michigan to hear comments related to a petition requesting that Traverse Lake Road be designated a Natural Beauty Road. Written comments may be submitted in advance (not later than April 15) to the Road Commission office at 10550 E. Eckerle Road, Suttons Bay, Michigan 49682. If you are an individual with any disabilities requiring special accommodations, please contact Joe Nedow at 271-3993 extension 223 at least 3 working days prior to the meeting. Board of County Road Commissioners Leelanau County Lee A. Bowen, Chairman John Popa, Vice-Chairman Glen Noonan, Member

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Thursday, March 22, 2012

By Eric Carlson Of The Enterprise staff

A home in Cleveland Township that was an eyesore to neighbors and township officials for more than a decade will be torn down this spring on a date to be determined. At its regular monthly meeting last week, the Cleveland Township Board awarded a $15,342 contract to KAL Excavating of Omena to demolish a home in the Scenic Mountainview Estates subdivision that was formerly owned and unlawfully occupied by Robert Steven Saffell who for years flouted the township’s zoning and nuisance ordinances. KAL Excavating was the lowest of six bidders on the demolition project, according to township supervisor Tim Stein. “I’m very pleased that the low bidder was such a reputable Leelanau County business,” Stein said. The contract calls on the company to demolish the house and clean up the lot so the township can sell it and recoup at least part of its expenses for taking Saffell to court and demolishing the three-story structure and several outbuildings. Stein said that scores of tires Saffell used to build a wall around his property would be disposed of by another firm that recycles tires for use in asphalt, but the majority of the cleanup would be accomplished by KAL Excavating. Selection of a demolition bid was the only item of “old business” on the township board’s agenda this week. In “new business,” the board adopted its annual Truth in Taxation Resolution in preparation for the new fiscal year beginning April 1. Stein said he’d learned from the Leelanau County Equalization Department that the township will be authorized to levy millages at the same rate as last year. The township levies a 0.5754 operational millage and an extra voted 0.5-mill levy to help pay for fire and rescue department coverage, a total of 1.0754 mills. The board at its March 12 meeting also reviewed a proposed agenda for the township’s annual meeting, slated for March 31, as well as a draft budget for the coming fiscal year that will be the subject of a hearing at the meeting. The draft budget anticipates revenues of $227,214 and expenditures totaling $304,406. Stein noted that the largest single line item in the township’s budget — for services from the Solon-Centerville Fire and Rescue Department — had increased from around $50,000 in previous years to $75,000 this year. The supervisor said that the department’s capabilities had also increased significantly in recent years and plans are being considered to improve ambulance service from Basic Life Support to Advanced Life Support, as well as improve other services and capabilities. He said the township may need to consider raising its half-mill levy for fire and rescue services to 0.75 mills after the current authorization expires in 2014. Stein said the township board may also consider spending money on local road improvements in the coming fiscal year through a cost-sharing arrangement with the Leelanau County Road Commission. A draft agenda for the annual meeting indicates that a representative of the fire and rescue department will be on hand to provide a detailed briefing on the department’s plans and proposals, and Stein will lead a discussion about possible road improvements. The meeting will be held at 10 a.m. at the township hall on Saturday, March 31. Refreshments will be available.

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STUDENTS FROM Leland Public School proceed into the state capitol in Lansing for the Michigan Youth in Government conference in which about 900 students statewide participated.

SIERRA CREAMER, a Leland freshman, gets a taste of being a state representative in the house chambers at the Lansing capitol last week during a Michigan Youth in Government conference.

Leland students get lesson in government

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Continued from Page 1 “I’ve been looking at maps and having my parents ask me questions,” said Bakker, son of Alan and Lynn Bakker of Suttons Bay Township. Ways to prepare suggested by the National Geography Society include: • Learn map terminology. • Understand the “interconnectedness” of geography. Subdivisions of geography such as physical features, climate and culture are all influenced by each other. • Follow current events: news about political upheavals, international agreements and discoveries are fair game. National Geographic’s website offers a daily quiz challenging students. Muir has been studying with an Ipad application for National Geographic. He and his parents will be returning from spring break in Florida a couple days early to participate in the state geography bee. The winner of the state bee will received a trip to Washington, D.C. to represent Michigan in the national finals at the National Geographic Society headquarters, May 22-24. The first-place national winner will receive a $25,000 college scholarship and lifetime member in the NGS. They will also travel along with one parent or guardian, all expenses paid, to the Galapagos Islands, off the coast of Ecuador. The National Geographic Channel and Nat Geo Wild will air the final round of the 2012 National Geography Bee, moderated by Alex Trebek, Thursday, May 24. This is the 23rd year the National Geographic Society has offered the contest designed to encourage teachers to include geography in their classrooms, spark student interest in the subject, and increase public awareness about geography.

1.) You know that oranges and grapefruit are citrus fruits and that they grow in warm places. Since California’s climate is definitely warmer and sunnier than Maine’s, you correctly answer California. 2.) If you have studied maps showing world religions, you will know the answer immediately. If you haven’t, you might reason that Mexico was settled by the Spanish, followers of Christianity not Islam. Either way, you correctly answer Indonesia. 3.) From studying physical maps you know that the North Atlantic is the area of the Atlantic that lies north of the Equator and that the entire west coast of Europe borders the North Atlantic, so you correctly answer Europe. 4.) From studying physical features on maps and using your geographical reference book to learn about physical features, you narrow your choices to two terms: bay and gulf. Since the word “bay” is used in the question, you eliminate it as a possibility and correctly answer gulf. 5.) Even if you haven’t studied profiles of Canadian provinces, you know from your mental maps that Ontario borders all of the Great Lakes and has access to the St. Lawrence Seaway. This puts it in a better position than any other Canadian province to import materials needed for manufacturing and to export finished goods. So you correctly answer Ontario. 6.) From history books or from studying country profiles, you know that Persia is the former name of Iran, so you correctly answer Iran. Questions and answers from nationalgeographic.com

FRESHMEN JOEL Sneed, seated, and Spencer Crimmins, serving as youth “state representatives,” review a bill pending in the state capitol. imagined, including differences of opinion over politics. But, still, everybody gets along great.” Some of the other notable pieces of mock legislation that were adopted by the full Youth in Government group this year were a new “law” to legalize prostitution and brothels in Michigan. Also, if the youth of Michigan had their way, the advertising of prescription drugs would be illegal. The full group also adopted a resolution to legalize gay marriage in Michigan. Aside from the success of the “designated driver” legislation, the rest of the

bills introduced by Leland students either did not make it out of committee or stalled on the house or senate ﬂoor before action could be taken. Bills introduced by Leland students included: • A proposal to lengthen the ﬁrearm deer hunting season by two weeks. • A proposal to legalize “physician assisted suicide” for terminally ill patients. • A proposal to mandate that 25 percent of energy be generated from renewable resources. • A proposal to legalize marijuana.

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ating a motor vehicle in which anyone is under the influence of alcohol. Even if the young driver is completely sober, he or she can be charged with an alcohol offense and lose driving privileges if anyone in the vehicle is under the influence. While the bill was in committee, students acted on language modifications demanded by other student legislators, obtained additional information from student “lobbyists” to make their case, and agreed to a series of compromises before the bill went to the full legislature for debate and a vote. “I actually had to get up on the house floor to answer questions from other student legislators about this bill and debate the pros and cons with them,” Crimmins said. “There are a lot of

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Continued from Page 1 year’s conference. Although the Leland delegation was one of the smallest at the conference, and none of the participants had ever been involved in Youth in Government before, one of its eight bills introduced was adopted by both the student house and senate. It was signed by the youth governor. Leland junior Olivia Ursu drafted and freshman Spencer Crimmins co-sponsored a bill that would change Michigan law to allow minors with graduated driver’s licenses to serve as “designated drivers,” allowing them to transport other youngsters who may be under the inﬂuence of alcohol or drugs. Current state law prohibits youngsters with restricted licenses from oper-

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Horse-drawn carriage surprise entry in Omena parade By LESLIE DISCH Phone/fax 386-5686 email: phen.omena.2@gmail.com * * *

Weather perfect for Irish crawlers

LAST YEAR’S Grand Marshal Nana Kennedy, right, arrived at the Omena St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday in a horse-drawn carriage with driver Hector Garcia. their sons, Juan David Rigas and Santiago Rigas from Bogota, Columbia were among the spectators. The family is living in Traverse City for six months while Juan and Santiago attend Grand Traverse Academy. They had never seen a St. Patrick’s Day parade, and found ours. They also got to enjoy a ride in the horse-drawn carriage. Thanks also to Jim and Kathy Miller who took care of the clean-up afterwards. As Fred MacDonald said, he remembers when the sparrows used to take of it! Laurie Adelson awarded the Best Irish outfit prizes. Last year’s Grand Marshal, Dick Kennedy, won first prize with his authentic leprechaun shoes. This year’s Grand Marshals won second and third prize. If there had been a category for best hats, first and second place would definitely have gone to Cynthia Koeze and Kelly Cherry. Cynthia designed both hats — her feathered creation and Kelly’s marching band hat. In the canine category, I unfortunately didn’t hear who won first

prize, but Cooper Browning got second place. Thanks to Laurie for organizing the judging and donating the prizes. Mike and Laurie came up for a long weekend to enjoy the parade and activities. Jim Scarlett also came to town to see the parade. Dennis and Kim Armbruster got back from Florida just in time to participate. The music and the food at knot Just a Bar were outstanding. TC Celtic band members Steve Stanton, Bill Erickson, and Judith Lindenau, had the crowd singing along. The corned beef was flying out of the kitchen, but I hear that there may be enough left for Reubens this week. Many thanks to Lisa Drummond and the NorthportOmena Chamber of Commerce for sponsoring this event. The county and township law enforcement and road commission were great to work with and helped make sure that everything went safely. Special thanks to Lynn Herman, Tom Skowronski, Hugh Cook, and Eric Hallett. With all of this summer weather

MAYOR TUCKER Joyce with Diane Joyce and Jack Joyce were among the St. Pat’s parade entries. we’re having, it’s hard to remember that just three weeks ago we were buried in 20 inches of snow. Just before that storm hit, Debby and I went to see the Northwest Michigan Regional juried fine art show at the Dennos Museum. It’s a great exhibit, and well worth seeing. It runs through the end of this month. There were quite a few Leelanau County artists in the show. Omena artists Larry Fox and Martha Eldridge each had a piece in

the show. The first place prize went to Janelle Dahlberg, who is the daughterin-law of Northport natives Carl and Terrell Dahlberg. Northport artist David Grath received an honorable mention for his entry. The works of Glen Arbor artist Harvey Gordon will be on exhibit at the Dennos from April 15 — June 10. Happy Birthday to Sarah Chenault, Amy Smart Oosterhouse, Joan Brown, and Dottie Holmes.

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(As required by the Truth In Budgeting Act the property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be the subject of this hearing.)

I'm not going to say anything about the weather, I might jinx the good stuff. The weekend was perfect for pub crawling and there were crawlers from Friday afternoon to Sunday. I’ll bet they were crawling on Monday and looked as green as the beer. It’s tough being a once-a-year Irish. Very sincere condolences to Karen Soderholm for the loss of her father. The Glen Arbor Art Association’s Talk About Art will feature Harvey Gordon on Thursday, April 5. Mr. Gordon will give a preview of new works and a short tour of his long painting life. Harvey Gordon’s paintings will be the focus of a solo exhibition at the Dennos Museum Center in April. The Glen Arbor Township Annual meeting will be held on Saturday the 24th. Happy Anniversary wishes to the Gorrell’s and to the Soderholm’s. Happy Birthday wishes to Pat Settles. Huntington Bank in Empire had a nice going away party for Carlotta Meehan who is retiring after working at the bank for seven years. Enjoy retirement. Speaking of Empire, I guess they had just a short power outage this week. It’s almost Easter Egg Hunt time and next week, the week of the 19th the Glen Lake Community Reform Church is looking for contributions of wrapped candy that will fit in a plastic egg. Boxes for the candy can be found at Deerings Market, Empire and Anderson’s Market, Glen Arbor. The Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, April 7. More later. Happy clean-up. Go Hawks.

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The leprechauns did a great job on the weather for the Omena St. Patrick’s Day Parade, and everyone in Omena showed that they love a parade. The Omena fire truck, driven by Eric Hallett, led the parade again this year. Grand Marshals Bill and Be Fuertges came next, chauffeured by Mike and Joan TenBrock in their green convertible. Mayor Tucker Joyce followed with Jack and Diane in tow. Jack had the best tie and the best sunglasses of the day. Diane looked smashing again this year with her fluorescent green hair. Tom and Deb Van Pelt were new entrants this year in their antique Oldsmobile convertible, which used to be one of the cars used on the old Sleeping Bear (before it was Sleeping Bear) dunes tours. The Omena Breakfast Society returned again in Larry Bensley’s truck. This year’s surprise entry was the horse-drawn carriage pulled by Bob Mampe’s two Shires, Eileen and Elizabeth. Elizabeth is Eileen’s daughter, and she is pregnant. The horses were driven by Hector Garcia, who also gave rides before and after the parade. Shires are the tallest horses in the world. At various times, they have held records for largest overall and tallest horse. Some of the largest of the Budweiser “Clydesdales” are actually Shires. They are also very docile, smart and sweet animals. It was a great turn-out this year, both for paraders and spectators. The parade even had international visitors this year. Adriana Enriquez and David Rigas and

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Omena by steamship was once the only mode of transportation

5 YEARS AGO March 22, 2007 Leelanau County is among the safest places in the country to retire according to author David Savageau, who has spent the past 20 years traveling to locations that attract older adults. Leelanau trailed only Norfolk Lake, Ark., and Brown County Ind., in terms of personal safety. *** Leelanau County won’t sue Leland Township over the status of the county’s courthouse property in the township after all — at least not right away. A disconnect between the two municipal bodies may still delay efforts by the county to sell the Leland property to two local businessmen. *** The Bingham Township Board has a new interim supervisor and his name may be familiar to many township residents. Roswell W. Ard Jr., the former chairman of the Bingham Township Planning Commission and the Bingham Township Zoning Board of Appeals, was appointed to the vacant supervisor’s post following a 3-1 vote of the township board. Ard replaces Robert W. Foster, who was ousted in a recall election on Feb. 27. 10 YEARS AGO March 28, 2002 Former state representative Michelle McManus of Lake Leelanau is an “unannounced” candidate for the redrawn 35th state Senate district. McManus confirmed last week that she plans to announce her candidacy for the Republican nomination formally in April. *** Twelve years and 4,317 test tubes later, proof exists that Leelanau County lakes have retained their quality. That’s the results of water quality tests begun in 1989, and pulled together in a report written by Tim Keilty, Ph.D., and Megan Woller for the Leelanau Conservancy. Despite fast-developing coastlines, signs of man’s intrusion on the lakes were not noticeable. *** The Leelanau County Prosecutor’s Office has filed criminal charges against a member of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians that could turn into a “test case” over inland hunting and fishing rights which the Tribe asserts were granted in an 1836 treaty. Tribal member Alvin Ance is being charged for “discharging a firearm on the property of another and unlawful taking of an antlerless deer without a valid permit.” 35 YEARS AGO March 24, 1977 The estimated cost of a new juniorsenior high school wing at the Northport school has been revised downward some $21,000 from an earlier figure of about $671,000, School Superintendent Lloyd Freeman said. Thus residents of

the district will be asked to approve a bond issue of $585,000 for the additional classroom space, and may be asked in a separate proposal to okay a $65,000 outlay for a stage. *** “Teams from different worlds” is the consensus in Detroit newspapers about Saturday’s match-up between Glen Lake and Detroit East Catholic for the 1977 Michigan Class D basketball title. The Lakers are described as relatively small, but smart, quick and persistent — and “small-town.” In contrast, East Catholic is characterized by Hal Schram of the Detroit Free Press as a “typical inner-city squad — they run, shoot and play offensive basketball and sometimes forget their defensive assignments.” *** The National Weather Service foresees more or less seasonal temperatures into the weekend, with no mention of snow (perhaps out of fear of starting a violent public reaction). As of yesterday morning, Leelanau County was just 3.1 inches away from matching the record total snowfall for a season since records have been kept. The 1976-77 total was 1841/2 inches. 60 YEARS AGO March 27, 1952 The Coast Guard Friday opened South Manitou Shoals crib for the navigation season with Henry E. Brunet BM 1, formerly of Empire, in charge. The station has two new air compressors, just being installed, for the fog horn there. *** The problem of what to do about the expected deficit in operating funds for Leland school district next year will be taken directly to the voters in a special meeting. The Board of Education and Superintendent Eugene Lawler, have announced that either services the school now offers must be cut or new sources of revenue found. *** Friday, the first full day of spring, turned up temperatures as high as 60 degrees, but by night turned into the beginning of a four day snowstorm. 115 YEARS AGO March 25, 1897 We are informed that Joseph Nedow has purchased John Miller’s interest in the steamer Tiger. *** Wm. Neddow who has been at Maple City for the past few weeks under Dr. Fralick’s care, returned home last week much improved. *** We are informed that Mr. S.E. Blackwood will be retained another month in our schools. *** Marine men are predicting an early opening of navigation. From the present prospect we think that boats will not be able to get out before the first of June.

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Looking Back…

er conveyance was available to and from Old Mission. He came by canoe, schooner, and Mackinaw boat as he oversaw the construction of the New Mission farm and school. In the early 1900’s, passenger ships made regular stops in Omena. Traveling on the lake allowed a holiday to begin before reaching the ﬁnal destination, especially escaping the summer heat. The journey from Chicago took two nights and often most of two days. A 1904 schedule from the Illinois, one of three regular steamships, showed that it departed from Chicago every Tuesday at 1 p.m., but did not arrive in Omena until early Thursday morning after stops in Ludington, Manistee, Frankfort, Glen Haven, Glen Arbor, Charlevoix, Petoskey, Harbor Springs and Traverse City. Passengers had their own cabins, much like on an ocean liner. For “meals and a berth” passengers paid $7 one way and $13.50 round trip. The trip was not always easy, though. Occasionally, rough seas made the harbor in Omena unapproachable and passengers found themselves docked far from their destination. Sometimes, they ended up in Traverse City, which was a long journey to Omena at that time by surrey or wagon. By 1926, Omena was no longer a regular port of call for the Michigan Transit Company ships. However, the company stated that the S. S Manitou, a 290-foot steamer built in 1893, would stop with “Local passengers booked for any port of call”. The arrival of the ships was an exciting occasion for everyone in Omena, especially as the number that came became fewer and fewer. The Omena history book, “Omena — A Place in Time,” cites summer residents who remembered the steamer days. The captains would sound their whistles when they passed Gull Island and approached Singing Sands. The two long blasts were part greeting and part alert system that the boat was about to arrive and that anyone who was waiting for shipments had better come to the bay. Everyone would drop everything and run, because most people had something that they needed coming. Children and adults alike answered the siren song of the steamers. Ed Oberndorf recalls his mother-in-law often reminiscing about going down to the dock. Her memories were from around 1910, when she attended the old Congregational Church in Omena. The children were allowed to leave the

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From its founding in 1851 until the arrival of train service in 1903, nearly all cargo shipments and travelers arrived in Omena via boat. For many years after

1903, trains and ships shared in the transportation of both people and cargo. Those who traveled to and from Omena, even in the recent past, often experienced true rites of passage. The Rev. Peter Dougherty, the ﬁrst white man to travel regularly to Omena, took whatev-

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MARCH JAMES AND GENEVA Cornell of Northport as they were on March 22, 1947 and today.

Cornells celebrate 65th anniversary James and Geneva Cornell of Northport are celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary today. The couple were married March 22, 1947 at Geneva Turner’s home in Howell by Rev. Karney. In attendance were the bride’s sister

Vivian and the groom’s brother George. The Cornells lived in St. Johns before moving to Northport in 1969. The couple has two daughters who reside in Northport. They are Kathy Williams and Karen (Steve) Gregory.

They have four grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. A special celebration with family and friends is planned.

“The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all”

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ST. MARY STUDENTS Kaelyn Tarsa and Christina Amalfitano, from left, took second and third place at the 2012 Robert DeVol Memorial Pro-Life Oratory Contest last week at Traverse City St. Francis.

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ments of the Grand Traverse Area Students for Life. The cash awards are made possible by local Knights of Columbus Chapter and sponsored by the Grand Traverse Area Right to Life and Grand Traverse Area Students for Life.

Leland students recognized for good report cards More than 50 Leland students in grades 5 and 6 were recognized for their work during the second nine weeks of the 2011-2012 school year. Earning all As on their report cards were: • Fifth graders Justin Bardenhagen, Molly Grishaw, Maddie Grosvenor, Tracy Grosvenor, Cici Littleﬁeld, Allie Martin, Paige Matthies, Mitchell McMullen, Grace Noorman, Nick

Saffell, Colin Satterwhite, Ella Siddall, Jayden Spencer, Marjorie Stowe, Morgan Wyler and Talia Yaakoby; • • Sixth graders Brooke Clark, Ethan Grzebienik, Hank Guest, Luke Klein, Garrett Miller, Max Morgan, Jessica Pershinske, Joey Rybka, Andrew Roberts and Allee Romeo. Earning all As and Bs were: • Fifth graders Jackson Arens, Isaac Berg, Mattie Burda, Greyson Carlson,

Sam Carlson, Hannah Creamer, Isabel Garcia, Lane LaCross, Quinn Maleski, Sophie Metcalf, River Moore, Jack Munoz, Chase Richter, Marissa Rodriquez, Justina May Schaub and Cooper Stanton. • Sixth graders Garrett Buta-Scott, Emma Fetterolf, Abby Gross, Lizzie Kiessel, Timmy LeVeque, Kylie Loberg, Iris Luna, Adam Maleski, Iris Walters and Rowan Wilson.

Northport church plans benefit meal on March 30 Northport Evangelical Covenant Church will host a beneﬁt Italian meal for Marshall Collins Sr., on Friday, March 30. The menu for the meal, served from 5 - 7 p.m., includes lasagna, spaghetti, garlic bread, salad and dessert. A donation of $10 is suggested for adults; under 12, $5. Collins, a longtime Northport resident and business owner suffered a stroke in January and has been at Grand Traverse Pavilions since.

He and his wife, Mary, are the owners of Nature’s Gems Rock Shop in Northport. Collins, known as “brother” to many, has served communities at the Indian Mission Church south of

Northport and the Green Sky Church in Charlevoix. Northport Evangelical Covenant Church is located at 409 Shabwasung St. in Northport.

Furore makes Rose-Hulman’s Dean’s List Adam Furore, a senior biomedical engineering student, has been named to the fall Dean’s List at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in Terre Haute,

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of infanticide. Other topics covered by St. Mary students were: euthanasia (Shayna Sumner and Nicole Falkiewicz); and human cloning (Maeve Alﬂen, Leif Mohrman, Rachel Thon and Michael Farese). All contestants received a T-shirt for National Pro-Life T-Shirt Day compli-

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St. Mary students fare well in oratory contest Two St. Mary students were among the top three at the 2012 Robert DeVol Memorial Pro-Life Oratory Contest last week at St. Francis High School in Traverse City. Sophomore Kaelyn Tarsa won $100 with her second-place speech and Christina Amalﬁtano claimed $50 for third. Both girls spoke about the evils

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Leelanau County

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CASSIDY LEE EDWARDS and Peter Fisher, both of Cedar, announce their engagement. The Glen Lake grads plan to wed Aug. 25.

G-L grads engaged Glen Lake grads Cassidy Lee Edwards and Peter Fisher, both of Cedar, announce their engagement. Cassidy Lee is the daughter of Elizabeth Edwards of Glen Arbor and Peter Edwards of Empire. The brideelect earned her bachelor’s degree from Middlebury College, Vt. She is the program coordinator at the Fresh Food Partnership in Traverse City and

is pursuing her master's degree in counseling at Western Michigan University. Peter is the son of Mark and Betsy Fisher of Maple City. The groom-elect is also a graduate of the University of New Hampshire and currently employed with Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtor in Glen Arbor. An Aug. 25 wedding is planned.

Suttons Bay grad named director of pathology A 1991 Suttons Bay graduate has been named medical director of pathology for Penn Highlands Healthcare in DuBois, Pa. Dr. Joel Gradowski has integrated the technology and diagnostic services necessary to support the healthcare system which includes DeBois Regional Medical Center, Brookville Hospital and Clearfield Hospital — all in northwest Pennsylvania.

Gradowski, a graduate of Michigan Technological University, went on to medical school at Thomas Jefferson University. A board-certified anatomical and clinical pathologist, Gradowski’s passion is the diagnosis of benign and malignant conditions of lymph nodes. He is the son of the late Virgil Gradowski and Fay Gradowski, formerly of Suttons Bay now living near Cadillac.

S-B violinists perform tonight Violin students from Suttons Bay area schools will present a recitaldemonstration tonight, Thursday at 7 in the Suttons Bay School auditorium. The short program will featuring students in third and fourth grades from the school and first through sixth grades from Leelanau Montessori Academy. Margaret Lott and Jan Ostrowski teach the once-a-week classes with assistant Martha Eldredge. Stu-

dents will showing off skills and songs learned in only eight weeks of group lessons. The “violin exploration” uses instruments rented from Marshall Music and is sponsored by Friends of the Fine Arts at Suttons Bay Schools, the Suttons Bay Art Festival and Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs. There is no charge for the event. Refreshments will follow.

Northport seeks entertainment acts The Northport Follies, a fundraiser for the Northport Promise Scholarship Program, is seeking acts again this year. The follies will be held on Saturday, April 21 at 7 p.m. in the Northport Community Arts Center. Gloria Thomas is organizing the

event and is seeking people or groups wanting to sing, dance, perform a skit and play music — all for a good cause. Anyone interested in being part of this event should contact Thomas at gloria@tmmillwork.com or call (231) 360-3348.

Women’s group discuss migrant study The League of Women VotersGrand Traverse Area will hold a study session and consensus meeting about the agricultural migrant worker process next Wednesday, March 28 in Traverse City. A committee of the Leelanau Unit of the League of Women VotersGrand Traverse Area conducted a

year-long study of the process. The study is the basis for discussion at the meeting, scheduled from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Thirlby Room at the Traverse Area District Library in Traverse City. The meeting is open to the public, but only League members can participate in the consensus process.

Gallery 22 hosts artist reception on April 13 Gallery 22 will host a reception with artist Katie Chichester-Mester on Friday, April 13 from 5-7 p.m. Gallery 22 is located in the old barn complex on the corner of M-22 and Hilltop Road in Bingham Township. Chichester-Mester works in oil

paintings and covers a variety of subjects. Her works will continue to be displayed until May 1. The reception is free and open to the public. For information about Gallery22 please visit www.gal22. com.

Glen Arbor’s Bethlehem Church holds game night Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Glen Arbor will host a game tonight, Thursday at 6. Game night typically includes board games as well as euchre and other card

games. The event is open to the public and will be held at the church located on Lake Street in Glen Arbor.

Adult Sunday School Class: @ 8:30 a.m. Worship & Sunday School (K-5):10:00 a.m. Nursery care provided during worship FW Friends: (K-4) Wednesday @ 3:30 Route 3:16 (5th & 6th) Wednesday @ 3:30

Cedar Holy Rosary Church Rev. Fr. Donald Libby, Pastor Phone 228-5429 Saturday Mass: 4:00 p.m. Sunday Masses: 8:00 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. (Extraordinary Form) Go to www.holyrosarycedar.org & click on calendar for all masses/devotions/confessions

Empire Empire United Methodist Church Rev. Brenda E. Gordon 326-5510 Sunday School for all ages: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. Youth Fellowship (1 st & 3rd Sundays) 4:00 p.m. Wednesday: 5:45 p.m. Kingdom Kids

First Baptist Church Our Father’s House (SBC) Pastor Richard Blaser 7474 M-72 W. 947-9176 Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Worship Service: 11:00 a.m.

St. Philip Neri Catholic Church Rev. Zeljko Guberovic Rev. Mariano Dellagiovanna 326-5255 Saturday Mass at 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass at 10:00 a.m. Weekday Masses at 9:00 a.m.

Gill’s Pier St. Wenceslaus Church Father Andrew Buvala, O.F.M. Mass: Sunday 8 a.m.

“When that bad boy threw stones at you,” said the mother, “why didn’t you call me instead of throwing stones back at him?” “Why?” asked the boy. “You couldn’t hit the side of a barn.” Too many throw stones instead of turning the other cheek. They lash back, they don’t love back. You can’t get ahead of anyone if you’re trying to get even with him. The only people you should try to get even with, are those who have helped you. Has someone hurt you? Slight it, forgive it, and do good in return. Our Lord said, “Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you.”

Leland Immanuel Lutheran Church LCMS Rev. Lawrence K. Matro, Pastor Phone 256-9464 Sunday School: 8:30 a.m. Bible Class: 8:30 a.m. Worship Service: 10 a.m. Barrier Free Nursery available

Leland Community United Methodist Church 106 N. Fourth St. Linda Farmer-Lewis, Pastor Phone 256-9161 Website: lelandcumc.org Services: 9:30a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Nursery Provided • Barrier Free

Maple City Maple City Community Church 89 Church St. 228-6900 Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

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St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church Warren at 7th Street 386-5037

Church Services: 11:00 a.m. Sunday School: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday evening meeting at 7:30 p.m. Reading Room: Mon, Tue, Thurs, Fri 11-2 Wed. 6:45-7:20 p.m., 2nd & 4th Saturday 10-12 Childcare provided

Bethlehem Lutheran Church 6012 Lake St. (In the Heart of Glen Arbor) Pastor Daniel L. Krause 334-4180 Worship Service: 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Hour: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study: 10:30 a.m.

Good Harbor St. Paul’s Lutheran L.C.M.S. Corner of M-22 & Townline Rev. Robert W. Wurst, Jr. 228-6888 Divine Service: 9:30 a.m. Fellowship: 10:45 a.m. Bible Class & Sunday School: 11:00 a.m.

Greilickville Northland Community Church 9105 E. Fouch Road Pastor Caleb Palmer 231-946-9693 Worship Service: 9:30 a.m. with nursery Sunday School: 10:45 a.m. For all ages www.northlandcommunity.org

Lake Leelanau St. Mary Church Father Michael Janowski 231-256-9676 Mass: Sat., 5 p.m.; Sun., 9:15 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; Confessions: Saturday at 4:00 p.m.

Leelanau Community Church Full Gospel 245 S. Lake Leelanau Drive 256-7838 Rev. Lucy Schaub, Pastor Sunday 9:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Wednesday 7:30 p.m. “Jesus is Lord”

Rev. Tom Otis, Rector Holy Eucharist 9:00 a.m. Coffee Hour 10:00 a.m.

Northport Covenant Church 409 Shabwasung (M-22) 386-7362 Pastor Jerry Lange Christian Education Hour 9 a.m. Worship & Nursery 10:30 a.m.

Trinity United Church of Christ 103 Warren Street Office 386-5801 Rev. Karen Schulte Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m. Nursery Provided

Northport Indian Mission United Methodist Church 8626 N. Manitou (M-22) Pastor Thomas John Sunday Worship: 12:30 p.m.

Bethany Lutheran ELCA 220 W. Nagonaba, 386-5037 Tom W. Otis, Pastor Worship: 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 10:00 Choir Wed. 7:00 p.m.

St. Gertrude’s Church Warren at 7th Street Father Leonard Paul Parish Office: 271-3744 Sunday Mass: 11:00 a.m. Thursday Mass: 9:00 a.m.

Suttons Bay St. Michael’s Church Corner of Elm and Broadway Father Leonard Paul Parish Office 271-3744 Saturday Mass: 4:30 p.m. Sunday Mass: 8:30 a.m. Tues. 6:30 p.m., Wed. - Fri.: 8:30 a.m.

First Evangelical Lutheran E.L.S./W.E.L.S. Fellowship 321 St. Mary’s Ave. 271-3271 Pastor Ron Pederson Worship: 10 a.m. Sunday School, 11:15 a.m.

Immanuel Lutheran, E.L.C.A. Pastor Paul Kuhlman 203 Lincoln St. Phone 271-3671 Worship: 8:30 a.m. Family Service: 10:00 a.m.

Keswick United Methodist Church 3 miles S. of Suttons Bay on Co. Rd. 633 Pastor Patricia Haas Sunday Worship - 9:30 a.m. keswickumc.com

Suttons Bay Congregational Church 218 W. Madison St./2 blocks W. of M-22 Rev. Robin Long, Pastor Phone 271-6036 10 a.m. Worship & Sunday School Everyone Welcome! www.suttonsbaycong.com

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Tree services still picking up remnants of the storm By Amy Hubbell Of The Enterprise staff

The late winter storm will be remembered for two things: widespread loss of power — and trees and landscaping. Homeowners and work crews took advantage of unseasonably warm temperatures last week and got a start picking up the pieces — or branches — left in the wake of the March 2-3 snowstorm. “The hardest hit were the older white pine trees,” said Doug Manning, an Empire resident who owns or is caretaker for three separate properties in the southwest part of the county. “The snow was so heavy at one point it was like concrete coming down ... We lost limbs that were so big, you wouldn’t believe it.” The volume of wood and branches were more than Manning could handle himself. So he called Deering Tree Service for some help. Jack Deering said the family business based out of Maple City has been busy fielding calls from residents and property owners. “The only thing that compares in terms of damage was that bad wind storm in 1988,” Deering said. “I’ve never seen anything this widespread.” Deering observed some areas closer to the water were not hit as hard as other locations. One exception is the Nanagosa Trail area in Suttons Bay Township. “A lot of older evergreen trees couldn’t hold the weight of the snow and broke off,” Deering said. The smell of cedar and pine was strong as tree service employees Jerry Newman and Jake Hall chipped branches gathered from Knorr Drive,

JAKE HALL of Deering Tree Service feeds a chipper last week as his crew cleans up debris in Suttons Bay Township left from the March 2-3 snowstorm. Hall’s was one of three Deering crews working on cleaning up that day. a private road at the southern end of Nanagosa Trail. Unfortunately, the cost of the cleanup will likely be something that won’t be covered my most insurances. “In general terms, tree removal or removal of downed trees and limbs

isn’t going to be covered unless it fell on a structure,” said Bob Ingold, owner of the Devette & Ford Insurance Agency of Glen Arbor. Harry Wiberg of the Bonek Insurance Agency in Suttons Bay, who offers coverage from more than a half-dozen carriers, said depending on the policy, some companies cover up to $1,000 for fallen trees and debris cleanup. “Others cover $500, some zero ... it all depends on the company,” he said. Wilberg said by last week his office has received 40 to 50 claims,

but there were no reports of heavy losses. “We had some frozen pipes and some reports of trees onto roofs and a window,” he said. “But nothing huge.” Thinking insurance might cover your credit card bill for staying at a hotel during the power outage? Gas for your generator? Think again. “If the house had direct damage which made it inhabitable, such as the pipes bursting and a flood, then it would be covered,” Wiberg said. “You can still live in your house during a power failure.”

What about that freezer full of food that thawed during the outage? Wiberg said most commercial business, such as groceries and restaurants, have product loss written into their coverage or are additionally insured for this loss. Some homeowner policies cover up to $250 for “spoiled food.” “On a grand scale, I’d say we had a greater number of small claims than not,” Wiberg said. “But the damage was not a great as the straight line winds we had in 2010.”

Tendercare provided oxygen for others in need

VARIOUS TREE branches and sticks from the March 2-3 storm are transported into a chipper.

Tendercare of Leelanau in Suttons Bay was a busy place during this month’s snowstorm and the power outages that followed. The nursing facility, licensed for 72 residents, served as emergency shelter for county residents who depend on oxygen. Ten to 12 additional elderly patients came to Tendercare during the outage from the March 2-3 snowstorm. “Our maintenance director, Bill

Crowgey, had a feeling about what was going to happen and thankfully spent the night Friday,” Tendercare director of nursing Pat Conklin said. When the power went out at Tendercare early Saturday morning, the facility’s back-up generator kicked in. But it supports just the basics which includes inflatable mattresses, oxygen, limited lights, dishes and laundry. The storm also meant that staff

members worked extended shifts to cover when co-workers couldn’t make it into work. An occupational therapist who works on a contractual basis at Tendercare also came in during the outage and lead group activities with the residents on a voluntary basis. “Our staff was stretched, but they did a stellar job given the circumstances,” Conklin said.

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Glen Lake Community School has an opening for a Track Team Aide. Required Qualifications: Track and Field experience and must work well with Special Education Students. Job Duties: Assist with a Special Education student during Track Practice 3 to 4 days per week. Guide and run with student during track practice. Support the student with independence skills. For consideration, please send letter of interest and/or resume to Jeannie Peacock 3375 W. Burdickville Rd. Maple City MI 49664 mailto:peacock@glenlake.k12.mi.us Deadline – 4:00 p.m. April 2, 2012.

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Bingham Township Notice to the Public

b. Other There was no other new business 10. COMMITTEE, STAFF, AND OFFICER REPORTS a. Parks and Recreation Committee Pat Ard indicated that the swing replacement parts for Boughey Park, an expenditure approved previously by the Board in the amount of $259.45, will be shipped to the Township Hall. b. Building & Grounds Committee No report. c. Cemetery Committee Midge Werner indicated that Kathy Egan will be invited to attend the next Cemetery Committee meeting for the purpose of discussing enforcement of, and possible changes to, the Cemetery Ordinance. d. Zoning Administrator Steve Patmore submitted a written report and indicated that the Planning and Zoning Contract Bingham has with SB Townshipwill decrease next year because Suttons Bay Township is decreasing the amount of the contract by 10%. e. Planning Commission Kathy Egan submitted her January 2012 Report. She updated the Board on the municipal civil infraction language and asked if staff should prepare a draft of a Municipal Civil Infraction Ordinance. Ms. Egan noted that if the proposed ordinance is adopted, four existing ordinances would have to be amended to conform with municipal civil infractions and enforcement; they are: Zoning Ordinance, Land Division Ordinance, Road Ends Ordinance, and Cemetery Ordinance. Ross Ard requested that staff proceed with preparing a Municipal Civil Infractions Ordinance draft to present for review. f. Fire Authority There was no report. g. Treasurer Sandra Grant submitted the January 2012 Treasurer’s Report. h. Trustees Midge Werner pointed out the skating rink in Suttons Bay is still being used, despite the warm winter, because of the liner which was installed. i. Clerk Peggy Core submitted the Vendor and Payroll Reports for approval: Vendor balance - $23,218.91, and Payroll - $8,438.44. Sandra Grant/moved, Midge Werner/ supported, PASSED, to approve the Vendor of $23,218.91 and Payroll of $8,438.44. j. Supervisor No report. 11. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS No public comment or announcements. 12. ADJOURNMENT Ross Ard/moved, Midge Werner/ supported, PASSED, to adjourn the meeting at 7:42 p.m. Marge Johnson, Recording Secretary

Regular Board Meeting Minutes February 20, 2012 1. CALL TO ORDER Ross Ard, Supervisor, called the Bingham Township Regular Board Meeting to order on Monday, February 20, 2012, at 7 pm at the Bingham Township Hall, 7171 S. Center Hwy., Traverse City, MI. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Ross Ard, Peggy Core, Sandra Grant, Midge Werner, Absent and excused: Mary Bush Staff Present: Kathy Egan, Steve Patmore Guests: 2 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. AGENDA APPROVAL Ross Ard/moved, Sandra Grant/supported, PASSED, to approve the Agenda as printed. 5. CONFLICT OF INTEREST There were no conflicts of interest. 6. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES Sandra Grant/moved, Ross Ard/supported, PASSED, to approve the January 16, 2012 minutes as printed. 7. PUBLIC COMMENT There was no public comment. 8. OLD BUSINESS a. Parking Lot Lighting Discussion was held regarding obtaining lighting for the parking lot in time for the February 28th election. Ross Ard indicated that Consumers Power terminated its free installation of streetlights in 2006, and pointed out that a light that exists in a tree on township property was not the safest option. Ross Ard recommends that the Township Board go out for bids to purchase a cutoff type light fixture for the SE corner of the parking lot. Midge Werner indicated that she contacted Titan Equipment who has a portable light that could be rented and used for the election. The light rents for $110 for 24 hours, uses diesel fuel, and lights up a 300 square foot area. In addition, insurance would cost $15.00, and the diesel fuel would have to be filled before the light was returned to Titan Equipment. Sandra Grant/moved, Midge Werner/ supported, MOTION PASSED, that the Township rent a portable light from Titan Equipment at a cost o f $110.00, $15.00 for insurance, and fill up the tank with diesel fuel, and to pay Steve Patmore for transporting the light, setting it up, and filling the tank with diesel fuel, the monies to come out of Elections – Machine Setup 262-930. b. Other No other old business. 9. NEW BUSINESS a. Shugart Cemetery Maintenance Proposal A proposal from Rex Shugart was reviewed regarding some much needed maintenance care of the Bingham and Maple Grove Cemeteries. Mr. Shugart volunteered to be appointed as supervisor of the multi-year project, and to direct Clarke Excavating, a Township firm, to clean up and restore accumulated damage and deterioration at the two Township Cemeteries. The fouryear program would rotate between the cemeteries every other year. The cost to the Township would be $2,000.00 a year with work concentrated in a oneweek span in the spring until the money was expended. Mr. Shugart indicated he would not charge for his time and would take direction from the Cemetery Committee regarding the priority of task completion. The maintenance costs would come out of the Cemetery 245 Fund. Midge Werner indicated the Cemetery Committee reviewed the proposal and is recommending that the Township Board approve this maintenance proposal. Peggy Core/moved, Midge Werner/ supported, MOTION PASSED, to proceed with maintenance at the Bingham and Maple Grove Cemeteries for the first two (2) years, that it be evaluated after two years, and that the monies are to be paid out of the Cemetery 245 Funds upon confirmation from the Treasurer that the monies in the 245 Fund can be used for this purpose.

Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Stanley D. Hunt, an unmarried man, original mortgagor(s), to Fifth Third Mortgage MI, LLC, Mortgagee, dated March 28, 2006, and recorded on April 19, 2006 in Liber 897 on Page 765, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Fifth Third Mortgage Company as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Leelanau county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EightyFive Thousand Six Hundred Ninety-Five and 76/100 Dollars ($85,695.76), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such

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case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Leelanau County, at 11:00 AM, on April 13, 2012. Said premises are situated in Township of Bingham, Leelanau County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel in the Northeast quarter of Northeast quarter of Section 31, Township 29 North, Range 11 West: Commencing at intersection of centerline of Highway 633 and Highway 618; thence South 76 Degrees 52 Minutes West 132 feet to point of beginning; thence South 379.5 feet; thence North 76 Degrees 52 Minutes East 132 feet to centerline of Highway 633; thence South to right of way of Railroad; thence Southwesterly on Railroad right of way to South line of Northeast quarter of Northeast quarter; thence West to point South of point on centerline of Highway 304.84 feet Southwesterly of point of beginning; thence North to centerline of Highway 618; thence North 76 Degrees 52 Minutes East 304.84 feet more or less to point of beginning. Except A part of the Northeast quarter of the Northeast quarter (Northeast 1/4 of Northeast 14) Section Thirty-one (31), Township Twenty-nine (29) North, Range Eleven (11) West: Commencing at the intersection of the centerline of Highway No. 633 and Highway No. 618, Leelanau County Roads; thence South 76 Degrees 52 Minutes West 132.00 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence South 225.00 feet; thence South 76 Degrees 52 Minutes West 100.00 feet; thence North 225 feet parallel to the East line of this parcel to the centerline of Public Road 618; thence north 76 Degrees 52 Minutes East 100.00 feet to the Point of Beginning. Except That of the Northeast quarter of the Northeast quarter of Section 31, Town 29 North, Range 11 West described as: Commencing at the intersection of centerline of Highway 633 and Highway 618; thence South 76 Degrees 52 Minutes West 132 feet; thence South 225 feet; thence South 76 Degrees 52 Minutes West 304.84 feet to point of beginning; thence North 76 Degrees 52 Minutes East 304.84; thence South 154.5 feet, North 76 Degrees 52 Minutes East 132 feet to centerline of Highway 633; thence South to right of way of railroad, thence Southwesterly on Railroad Right-of-way to South line of Northeast quarter of Northeast quarter, thence West to point South of point of beginning; thence North point of beginning. Except water rights conveyed by deeds, recorded in Liber 51, Page 220, Liber 82, Page 124, and Liber 85, Page 480, Leelanau County Records and except right of way of Highway #663. Except Parcel in Northeast Quarter of Northeast Quarter of Section 31, Township 29 North, Range 11 West: Commencing at the intersection of the centerline of Highway 633 and Highway 618; thence South 76 Degrees 52 Minutes West, 232 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence South, 225 feet; thence South 76 Degrees 52 Minutes West 50 feet; thence North to the centerline of Highway 618; thence North 76 Degrees 52 Minutes East, 50 feet to the Point of Beginning. Subject to rights of public in Highway 618. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: March 15, 2012 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #373871F02 (03-15)(04-05)

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Ordinance No. 3 of 2012 Adopted: March 13, 2012 Effective: Eight (8) days following publication after adoption An ordinance to amend the Leelanau Township Zoning Ordinance Article 18 – Communication Towers, and by the repeal of all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith. THE TOWNSHIP OF LEELANAU, LEELANAU COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDAINS SECTION I The Leelanau Township Zoning Ordinance shall be hereby amended by repealing the existing Article 18 – Communication Towers, and replacing it with a new Article 18 - Communication Towers, as follows: ARTICLE 18 COMMUNICATION TOWERS SECTION 18.1 PURPOSE – The general purpose and intent of these regulations is to regulate the establishment of communication towers and antennas in recognition of the public need and demand for advanced telecommunication and information technologies and services balanced against the impacts such facilities may have on properties within the Township. However, these regulations shall not apply to: a tower under ninety (90) feet in height owned and operated by a federally-licensed amateur radio operator; satellite dishes and antennas less that one (1) meter in diameter; and antennas designed to receive local television broadcast signals mounted on masts twelve (12) feet or less above the roofline. It is further the purpose and intent of these regulations to: A. Provide for the appropriate location and development criteria for communication towers and antennas within the Township; B. Minimize the adverse effects of such facilities through careful design and siting; C. Maximize the use of existing and future communication towers and encourage the multiple uses of such facilities; D. Protect the character of residential areas throughout the Township from the effects of wireless communication facilities; and, E. Promote the public health, safety, and welfare of the Township. SECTION 18.2 ANTENNAS A. To encourage co-location and to minimize the number of communication towers within the Township, antennas shall be considered a permitted accessory use when placed on or attached to any legally established conforming structure or legally established nonconforming structure, including existing communication towers, provided that any antenna shall not extend more than twenty (20) feet above the tallest portion of the structure on or to which it is attached and, provided further, that the height of any antenna shall not exceed one-hundred (100) feet unless: 1. Located on a lawfully existing or approved communication tower; or 2. Located on a structure existing prior to the adoption of this regulation; or 3. Located on a structure which has received a height variance. B. Antennas shall require no personnel on the premises except as necessary for maintenance and repair. C. If an antenna requires an accessory equipment storage structure, it shall not be greater than fifteen (15) feet in height. D. No accessory equipment structure or area shall be allowed in any right-of-way or easement. E. An antenna proposed to be located on a National or State registered historic landmark or in a local historic district established in conformance with the Local Historic Districts Act, Public Act 169 or 1970, as amended, may be denied if the antenna would detract from the historic character of the historic landmark or district. F. The installation of an antenna in any zoning district shall be approved by the Zoning Administrator through the issuance of a land use permit in accordance with Section 10.3 of this

Ordinance. The Zoning Administrator shall approve such requests that meet the requirements of this section. Review by the Zoning Administrator shall be without notice. G. This section shall not exempt the applicant from such other governmental review and permitting procedures (i.e., Federal Communication Commission (FCC), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), etc.). SECTION 18.3 COMMUNICATION TOWERS A. General Standards. 1. A communication tower may be located on a zoning lot containing other principal uses. The communication tower may be located within an area smaller than the minimum lot size of the applicable zoning district provided the zoning lot complies with the applicable minimum lot size for the existing principal use or is a legally established nonconforming lot. The area within which the communication tower is located shall be the area subject to the requirements of this section, rather than the entire zoning lot, unless otherwise provided herein. 2. The communication tower shall meet all requirements of the zoning district in which it is located which are not inconsistent with this section. Minimum yard requirements shall be measured from the boundary of the zoning lot to the closest portion of the communication tower, or the accessory equipment or storage area, whichever is closer. a. The minimum distance between a communication tower and any property line shall be equal to the height of the proposed tower, unless engineering specifications provided dictate otherwise, as determined through a certification by a licensed and registered professional engineer. b. Except as provided below, communication towers must be set back at least twelve hundred (1,200) feet from the right-of-way of any “natural beauty road”, as identified in the adopted Leelanau Township Master Plan. A tower may be located within the required natural beauty road setback under one or more of the following conditions: (i) The applicant has successfully demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Planning Commission that over-the-air reception would otherwise be impossible or substantially degraded at a tower which is located outside of the natural beauty road setback. (ii) The applicant has successfully demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Planning Commission through the submittal of a “sight line analysis” (a study of the viewing angles and the objects anticipated to be observed on site by passerby located within the right-ofway), or similar documented visual evidence, that the distinguishing natural beauty road characteristics would not be materially degraded by the installation of a tower located within the required natural beauty road setback; or, (iii) the applicant has obtained a Declaratory Ruling from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) or a court of competent jurisdiction which acknowledges that the natural beauty road setback requirement is pre-empted by the Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, as amended (47 C.F.R. Section 1.4000). 3. All communication towers shall be constructed in compliance with all applicable construction codes, which include the Electronics Industries Association/ Telecommunications Industry Association (EIA/TIA) Structural Standards of Steel Antenna Towers and Antenna Supporting Structures. 4. All communication towers shall not be used for advertising purposes and shall not contain any signage except signage which shall show the identity of the service provider and emergency telephone numbers. 5. Fencing shall be required to ensure security and safety of a communication tower with accessory equipment structure or storage area. Fences shall consist of durable wood, vinyl, metal or other similar materials and shall not contain barbed wire, razor wire, electric current, or charge of electricity. Fences shall not exceed a height of eight (8) feet.

6. The communication tower shall have a landscaped buffer so that the base of the communication tower and accessory equipment structure or storage area shall be screened from any right-of-way or residential use. Such landscaped buffer shall be placed on the site in a matter which will maximize the aesthetic and environmental benefits, while at the same time providing the visual buffer required herein. The standard buffer shall consist of a landscaped strip at least four (4) feet wide outside the perimeter of the equipment storage area. Quality and composition of landscape elements shall be of generally acceptable evergreen varieties and species of trees and shrubs hardy to Leelanau County. The buffering requirements outlined herein may be waived by the Zoning Administrator or Planning Commission where existing vegetation to be maintained on the site generally accomplishes the same effect. 7. Communication towers shall not have a shiny or metallic finish. 8. Not less than one off-street parking space shall be provided on-site for use by service and public safety vehicles. 9. Adequate ingress and egress to the communication tower shall be provided by means of an all-weather durable driveway not less than twelve (12) feet in width. 10. No communication tower shall be placed within a public right-of-way or within an easement. 11. The applicant must include a statement in the application of its good faith intent to allow the co-location of antennas of other entities, provided that the cost of modifying the communication tower to accommodate the co-location is borne by the co-locating entity. 12. All communication towers over one hundred (100) feet in height shall be designed for co-location. If co-location is not part of the application, then the applicant must demonstrate in the application as to why co-location is not possible. 13. All communication towers that utilize guy wires shall have those guy wires clearly marked. B. Review Process. 1. The installation of a new communication tower in any zoning district which is up to one hundred (100) feet in height shall be approved by the Zoning Administrator through the issuance of a land use permit in accordance with Section 10.3 of this Ordinance. The Zoning Administrator shall approve such requests that meet the requirements of this section. Review by the Zoning Administrator shall be without notice. 2. The installation of a new communication tower in any zoning district which is greater than one hundred (100) feet in height shall be subject to review by the Planning Commission as a special land use in accordance with the procedures specified in Article 12 and after a public hearing. The Planning Commission shall approve such requests that meet the requirements of this section and the criteria and standards for approval of special land uses as outlined in Section 12.6. C. Review Criteria. A new communication tower shall not be approved unless it can be demonstrated by the applicant that there is a need for the new communication tower which cannot be met by placing an antenna on an existing communication tower, or on another structure, or through the replacement of an existing communication tower. Information concerning the following factors shall be considered in determining that such need exists: 1. Insufficient structural capacity of existing communication towers or other suitable structures and infeasibility of reinforcing or replacing an existing communication tower. 2. Unavailability of suitable locations to accommodate system design or engineering on an existing communication tower or other structures. 3. Radio frequency interference or other signal interference problems at existing communication towers or others structures. 4. The refusal of owners or parties who control communication towers or

other structures to permit an antenna to be attached to such communication towers or structures. 5. Other factors which demonstrate the reasonable need for the new communication tower. D. Application Requirements for New Communication Towers. In addition to the application requirements for land use permits as outlined in Section 10.3 or special land uses as outlined in Section 12.4, whichever is applicable, the following additional information shall be submitted. 1. A plan showing the location, size, screening, if required, and design of all buildings and structures, including fences, the location and size of outdoor equipment, and the location, number, and species of proposed landscaping. 2. A certification by a licensed and registered professional engineer of the applicant with regard to the manner in which the proposed structure will fall. 3. A map showing existing and known proposed communication towers within the Township, and further showing existing and known communication towers within areas surrounding the borders of the Township in the location, and in the area, which are relevant in terms of potential co-location or in demonstrating the need for the proposed facility. 4. The name, address, and phone number of the person to contact for engineering, maintenance, and other notice purposes. This information shall be continuously updated during all times the communication tower is on the premises. E. This section shall not exempt the applicant from such other governmental review and permitting procedures (i.e., Federal Communication Commission (FCC), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), etc.). SECTION 18.4 REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING COMMUNICATION TOWERS – An existing communication tower which was lawful at the time of its construction may be replaced for purposes of accommodating co-location of additional antenna, or otherwise, provided that: A. The replacement communication tower shall not exceed the prior approved height. B. The replacement communication tower shall be located within the same zoning lot as the existing communication tower and shall be located so as to maximize compliance with existing minimum yard requirements. C. The applicant shall cause the existing communication tower to be removed within ninety (90) days of completion of the replacement communication tower and the relocation or installation of the antenna. In any event, the existing communication tower shall be removed within one hundred eighty (180) days of the Township’s final construction inspection of the replacement communication tower. D. If the location of the replacement communication tower is such that the existing communication tower must be moved before the replacement communication tower is constructed, temporary portable antenna support facilities may be used, but must be removed within ninety (90) days of the completion of the replacement communication tower and the relocation or installation of the antenna. In any event, the temporary portable antenna facilities must be removed within one hundred eighty (180) days of the Township’s final construction inspection of the replacement communication tower. E. The replacement communication tower shall meet the general standards found in Section 18.3,(A). F. The installation of a replacement communication tower in any zoning district shall be approved by the Zoning Administrator through the issuance of a land use permit in accordance with Section 10.3 of this Ordinance. The Zoning Administrator shall approve such requests that meet the requirements of this section. Review by the Zoning Administrator shall be without notice. G. This section shall not exempt the applicant from such other governmental review and permitting procedures (i.e., Federal Communication Commission (FCC), Federal Aviation

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Administration (FAA), etc.). SECTION 18.5 REMOVAL OF ABANDONED COMMUNICATION TOWERS – Any communication tower which is abandoned shall immediately be removed or demolished. For the purposes of this section, abandoned shall mean that no antenna or other commercial antenna has been operational and located on the communication tower for one hundred eighty (180) days or more. Where the removal or demolition of an abandoned communication tower has not been lawfully completed within sixty (60) days of the applicable deadline, and after at least thirty (30) days written notice, the Township may remove or secure the removal of the facility or required portions thereof. The Township may place a lien on the property to cover costs for the removal of the communication tower. A lien on the property shall be superior to all other liens except taxes. SECTION 18.6 VARIANCES AND APPEALS – Variances from this section may be requested from the Zoning Board of Appeals. Requests for additional height to any permitted or previously approved communication tower may be granted by the Planning Commission to provide for the co-location of additional antenna so long as such additional height does not exceed thirty (30) feet. Appeals of a Planning Commission decision shall be taken to the Zoning Board of Appeals. SECTION II SEVERABILITY This ordinance and the various parts, sections, subsections, phrases and clauses thereof are hereby declared to be severable. If any part, sentence, paragraph, section, subsection, phrase or clause is adjudged invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole or any part thereof, other than the part so declared to be invalid. SECTION III REPEAL All ordinance or parts of ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed. SECTION IV EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordinance shall take effect eight (8) days following publication after adoption. Township of Leelanau Deborah Van Pelt, Clerk LEELANAU TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 3 OF 2012 MOTION: MADE BY VAN PELT, SECONDED BY DUNN: BE IT RESOLVED THE LEELANAU TOWNSHIP BOARD ADOPTS ORDINANCE NO. 3 OF 2012 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE LEELANAU TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE ARTICLE 18 – COMMUNICATION TOWERS, AND BY THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. ROLL CALL VOTE: Reinsch Yes Van Pelt Yes Dunn Yes Fredrickson Yes Neve Yes Ordinance passed: 5 – 0. By:___________________________, James P. Neve, Its: Supervisor I, the undersigned, the Clerk of the Township of Leelanau, Leelanau County, Michigan, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of certain proceedings taken by the Leelanau Township Board of said County at its regular meeting held on March 13, 2012, relative to adoption of the ordinance therein set forth; that said meeting was conducted and public notice of said meeting was given pursuant to and in full compliance with the Open Meetings Act, being Act 267, Public Acts of Michigan, 1976, and that the minutes of said meeting were kept and will be made available by said Act; this Ordinance was published in the Leelanau Enterprise on March 31, 2012. By:___________________________, Deborah K. Van Pelt, Its: Clerk Adoption Date: March 13, 2012 Effective Date: March 22, 2012

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Public Notice Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Walter R Field and Laura C Field, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and/ or assigns, Mortgagee, dated January 28, 2005, and recorded on February 3, 2005 in Liber 841 on Page 800, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Leelanau county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty-Eight and 02/100 Dollars ($222,738.02), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Leelanau County, at 11:00 AM, on April 20, 2012. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Elmwood, Leelanau County, Michigan, and are described as: Part of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 24, Town 28 North, Range 12 West, more fully described as: commencing at the North 1/4 corner of said Section 24; thence along the North-South 1/4 line of said Section, South 00 degrees 05 minutes 00 seconds East 620.14 feet to the Southerly sideline of a 75.00 foot wide easement; thence along said easement North 72 degrees 47 minutes 18 seconds West, 196.09 feet to the Northeast corner of Parcel E and the Point of Beginning: thence continuing along said Southerly sideline, North 72 degrees 47 minutes 18 seconds West, 17.80 feet; thence along said sideline North 52 degrees 37 minutes 12 seconds West, 82.80 feet; thence South 43 degrees 49 minutes 06 seconds West 35.00 feet; thence North 52 degrees 37 minutes 12 seconds West 22.00 feet; thence South 43 degrees 49 minutes 06 seconds West 151.39 feet; thence 120.79 feet on a curve to the left with a radius of 75.00 feet (long chord of which bears South 02 degrees 19 minutes 13 seconds East, 108.15 feet) thence South 47 degrees 50 minutes 20 seconds East 150.00 feet; thence North 47 degrees 09 minutes 37 seconds East 40 feet; thence North 47 degrees 50 minutes 23 seconds West 98.00 feet; thence North 48 degrees 21 minutes 35 seconds East 179.87 feet; thence North 22 degrees 02 minutes 09 seconds East, 64.79 feet to the point of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: March 22, 2012 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #267376F05 (03-22)(04-12)

CASE, PLEASE DISREGARD ANY PART OF THIS COMMUNICATION WHICH IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE FOREGOING. OTHERWISE, FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION FROM OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AS YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO THE BENEFITS OF THE SERVICEMEMBERS’ CIVIL RELIEF ACT. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Thomas S. Richards and Connie A. Richards aka Connie Richards, husband and wife, to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Mortgagee, dated March 17, 2006 and recorded March 27, 2006 in Liber 895, Page 353, Leelanau County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Ninety-Three Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy-One and 79/100 Dollars ($293,771.79) including interest at 7.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Leelanau County Circuit Courthouse in Suttons Bay, Michigan in Leelanau County, Michigan at 11:00 a.m. on APRIL 13, 2012. Said premises are located in the Township of Elmwood, Leelanau County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel A A part of Government Lot 3, Section 1, Town 28 North, Range 12 West, more fully described as follows: Commencing at the South 1/4 corner of said Section 1; thence along the North-South 1/4 line of said Section, North 01 degrees 06 minutes 15 seconds East, 1415.48 feet; thence along the centerline of Lakeview Road, North 88 degrees 06 minutes 30 seconds West, 723.44 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence along the centerline of Lakeview Hills Road, South 89 degrees 49 minutes 10 seconds West, 192.16 feet (recorded as 192.22 feet); thence North 86 degrees 06 minutes 07 seconds West 285.57 feet, within the right of way of Lakeview Hills Road; thence North 01 degrees 27 minutes 18 seconds West, 185.79 feet; thence South 88 degrees 32 minutes 42 seconds West 72.00 feet; thence North 01 degrees 27 minutes 18 seconds West 110.00 feet; thence North 88 degrees 32 minutes 42 seconds East 161.62 feet to the centerline of Lakeview Road; thence along said centerline along a 422.14 foot radius curve to the left, 538.76 feet (Delta = 73 degrees 07 minutes 27 seconds, Chord = South 51 degrees 33 minutes 32 seconds East 502.93 feet) to the Point of Beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: March 15, 2012 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 File No. 682.2785 (03-15)(04-05)

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2008, in Liber 969, Page 24 of Leelanau Records, which said mortgage was assigned to The Huntington National Bank, thru mesne assignments, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal of $368,945.31 (three hundred sixty-eight thousand nine hundred forty-five and 31/100) plus accrued interest at 3.125% (three point one two five) percent per annum. And no suit proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statue of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on, the 20th day of April, 2012, at 11:00:00 AM said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, the Leelanau County Courthouse, 8527 E. Government Center Drive, Suttons Bay, Leelanau County, Michigan, of the premises described in said mortgage. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township of Kasson, in the County of Leelanau and State of Michigan and described as follows to wit: Situated in the Township of Kasson, County of Leelanau and State of Michigan: The West forty (40) acres of the South half of the Northwest quarter of Section 7, Town 28 North, Range 13 West, Kasson Township, Leelanau County, Michigan, EXCEPT the following “Parcel 2” described as Part of the South half of the Northwest Fractional quarter of Section 7, Town 28 North, Range 13 West, Kasson Township, Leelanau County, Michigan, described more fully as follows: Commencing at the West quarter corner of said Section 7; thence South 89 degrees 31 minutes 04 seconds East, along the East-West quarter line of said Section 7, 1295.98 feet for the Point of Beginning; thence North 20 degrees 40 minutes 38 seconds West, 1428.47 feet to the North eighth line of said Section 7; thence South 89 degrees 46 minutes 54 seconds East (also recorded as South 89 degrees 46 minutes 45 seconds East and South 87 degrees 36 minutes 10 seconds East), along said eighth line, 349.66 feet; thence South 20 degrees 40 minutes 38 seconds East, 1430.20 feet to said quarter line; thence North 89 degrees 31 minutes 04 seconds West, along said quarter line, 350.28 feet to the Point of Beginning. Subject to the rights of the public in that part of South Fritz Road that lies within the described parcel. The South 200.00 feet of the above described parcel is subject to a non-exclusive easement for ingress, egress and the installation and maintenance of public and private utilities, to and for the benefit of land lying Easterly of, but not excluding, said parcel. Commonly known as: 9495 Fritz Road Tax Parcel No.: 45-007-007-02600; 45-007-007-026-10 and 45-007007-026-30 (part of) The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 22, 2012 By: Foreclosing Attorneys Attorney for Plaintiff Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., L.P.A. 2155 Butterfield Drive Suite 200-S Troy, MI 48084 WWR# 10070212 (03-22)(04-12)

be severable. If any part, sentence, paragraph, section, subsection, phrase or clause is adjudged invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole or any part thereof, other than the part so declared to be invalid. SECTION III REPEAL All ordinance or parts of ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed. SECTION IV EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordinance shall take effect eight (8) days following publication after adoption. Township of Leelanau Deborah Van Pelt, Clerk LEELANAU TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 2 OF 2012 MOTION: MADE BY VAN PELT, SECONDED BY DUNN: BE IT RESOLVED THE LEELANAU TOWNSHIP BOARD ADOPTS ORDINANCE NO. 2 OF 2012 AND ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE LEELANAU TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE ARTICLE 16 – HOME BASED OCCUPATIONS AND BUSINESSES, AND BY THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. ROLL CALL VOTE: Fredrickson Yes Van Pelt Yes Dunn Yes Reinsch Yes Neve Yes Ordinance passed: 5 – 0. By:_____________________________, James P. Neve, Its: Supervisor I, the undersigned, the Clerk of the Township of Leelanau, Leelanau County, Michigan, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of certain proceedings taken by the Leelanau Township Board of said County at its regular meeting held on March 13, 2012, relative to adoption of the ordinance therein set forth; that said meeting was conducted and public notice of said meeting was given pursuant to and in full compliance with the Open Meetings Act, being Act 267, Public Acts of Michigan, 1976, and that the minutes of said meeting were kept and will be made available by said Act; this Ordinance was published in the Leelanau Enterprise on March 22, 2012. By:_____________________________, Deborah K. Van Pelt, Its: Clerk Adoption Date: March 13, 2012 Effective Date: March 30, 2012

Leelanau Township Notice to the Public

IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY IN BANKRUPTCY OR HAVE RECEIVED A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY AS TO THIS OBLIGATION, THIS COMMUNICATION IS INTENDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT IN VIOLATION OF THE AUTOMATIC STAY OR THE DISCHARGE INJUNCTION. IN SUCH

FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNTIES) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-6100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Carlton Max Dean, single man, and Susan June Dean, as tenants in common of Leelanau County, Michigan, Mortgagor to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. dated the 15th day of February, 2008, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Leelanau and State of Michigan, on the 26th day of February,

Ordinance No.2 of 2012 Adopted: March 13, 2012 Effective: Eight (8) days following publication after adoption An ordinance to amend the Leelanau Township Zoning Ordinance Article 16 – Home Based Occupations and Businesses, and by the repeal of all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith. THE TOWNSHIP OF LEELANAU, LEELANAU COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDAINS SECTION I The Leelanau Township Zoning Ordinance shall be hereby amended by revising Article 16 – Home Based Occupations and Business, Section 16.2.C.8, to read as follows: 8. DELETE the existing text: “The sale of articles at the business location is not permitted. Articles made in the home by the inhabitants thereof shall be shipped or delivered to markets off the premises.” INSERT the following text: “Limited retail sales may be permitted on the premises as an incidental part, rather than a principal part, of a home occupation.” SECTION II SEVERABILITY This ordinance and the various parts, sections, subsections, phrases and clauses thereof are hereby declared to

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Public Notice

Centerville Township Notice to the Public Synopsis of Regular Bd. Meeting for March 14, 2012. All board members were present. The board approved the Leelanau County Intergovernment Agreement to print tax bills for 2012. The board finalized the proposed draft of the FY 2012-13 annual budget. The board is considering a millage increase depending on the Solon-Centerville Township Fire Dept. budget. Public comments and review of the Annual Budget will be available at our Annual Meeting scheduled for Saturday, March 24th at 10AM at the Township Hall. The next Twp. Bd. meeting is scheduled for April 18, 2012 at 7PM at the Township Hall. Regular minutes (including the draft budget) are available at the Township web site at http://www. leelanau.cc/centervilletwp.asp or by request at 228-7663. David Wurm, Twp. Clerk

Empire Township Notice to the Public Budget Hearing The Empire Township Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed budget for fiscal year 2012/2013 at the Township’s Annual Meeting on March 31, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at the Township Hall, 10088 W. Front Street, Empire, Michigan.

The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing. Immediately following the annual and budget meetings, the Township Board will hold a special meeting at the Township Hall to possibly adopt the 2012/2013 fiscal year budget. A copy of the proposed budget will be available at the annual meeting or you may contact the Clerk at 231-326-5349. Public comment is welcome at the meetings or may be written to the attention of the Township Clerk, PO Box 234, Empire, MI 49630. Christine M. Neiswonger Empire Township Clerk

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Leelanau Township Notice to the Public Ordinance No. 1 of 2012 Adopted: March 13, 2012 Effective: Eight (8) days following publication after adoption An ordinance to amend the Leelanau Township Zoning Ordinance Article 4 – Agricultural District, and by the repeal of all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith. THE TOWNSHIP OF LEELANAU, LEELANAU COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDAINS SECTION I The Leelanau Township Zoning Ordinance shall be hereby amended by revising Article 2 – Definitions, Section 2.2, as follows: ADD the following definition to Section 2.2: OFF-SITE STORAGE – means the depository, stockpiling, or safekeeping of materials, products, equipment, vehicles, trailers, or appliances located off the premises or otherwise not on the location of the principal use. SECTION II The Leelanau Township Zoning Ordinance shall be hereby amended by revising Article 4 – Agricultural District, Section 4.3, as follows: ADD the following new Section 4.3.I: I. Off-site storage, subject to the following conditions: 1. All off-site storage shall only be located within an enclosed building having a gross floor area of 1,200 square feet, or more. 2. Only one (1) accessory building shall be used for off-site storage. 3. The storage of domestic waste, commercial waste, hazardous materials, construction debris, or building materials or supplies not intended for the personal use of the property owner, is expressly prohibited. 4. No signs shall be located on the premises which are used to advertise off-site storage conducted on the premises. 5. Off-site storage shall be restricted to parcels five (5) acres or greater in area. SECTION III SEVERABILITY This ordinance and the various parts, sections, subsections, phrases and clauses thereof are hereby declared to be severable. If any part, sentence, paragraph, section, subsection, phrase or clause is adjudged invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole or any part thereof, other than the part so declared to be invalid. SECTION IV REPEAL All ordinance or parts of ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed. SECTION V EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordinance shall take effect eight (8) days following publication after adoption. Township of Leelanau Deborah Van Pelt, Clerk LEELANAU TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 1 OF 2012 MOTION: MADE BY VAN PELT, SECONDED BY DUNN: BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE LEELANAU TOWNSHIP BOARD ADOPTS ORDINANCE NO. 1 OF 2012 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE LEELANAU TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE ARTICLE 4 – AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT, AND BY THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. ROLL CALL VOTE: Fredrickson Yes Dunn Yes Van Pelt Yes Reinsch Yes Neve Yes Ordinance passed: 5 – 0. By:_____________________________, James P. Neve, Its: Supervisor I, the undersigned, the Clerk of the Township of Leelanau, Leelanau County, Michigan, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of certain proceedings taken by the Leelanau Township Board of said County at its regular meeting held on March 13, 2012, relative to adoption of the ordinance therein set forth; that said meeting was conducted and public notice of said meeting was given pursuant to and in full compliance with the Open Meetings Act, being Act 267, Public Acts of Michigan, 1976, and that the minutes of said meeting were kept and will be made available by said Act; this Ordinance was published in the Leelanau Enterprise on March 22, 2012. By:_____________________________, Deborah K. Van Pelt, Its: Clerk Adoption Date: March 13, 2012 Effective Date: March 30, 2012

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Leelanau Township Notice to the Public BOARD PROCEEDINGS Tuesday, March 13, 2012 Leelanau Township Hall 119 E. Nagonaba St. Northport, MI 49670 7:00PM Supervisor Neve called the meeting to order at 7:00PM. Board members present: Jim Neve, Denise Dunn, Deb Van Pelt, Ed Reinsch, and Gary Fredrickson. Seven citizens present and nineteen staff members were present. Public Comment heard from Todd Huck. Agenda set as amended. Approved minutes of February 14, 2012 regular Board Meeting as amended. Approved minutes of March 1, 2012 special Board Meeting as presented. Current bills were approved in the amount of $57,878.76. Reports were heard from Fire Department; Hugh Cook, NEMS; Pat Burguard, Planning Commission; Ed Reinsch and Leelanau County Commission; Tom Van Pelt. Approved Field Mowing Agreement with James Thomas, for Woolsey Airport and Northport Cemetery, for calendar year 2012. Adopted Resolution 2 of 2012 regarding an application to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Trust Fund for a grant to help fund the acquisition of Lot 17 at Christmas Cove Beach Park. Approved the proposal from the Schiffer Group in the amount of $2,400 for engineering plan and design work for the two pickle ball courts and off street parking lot at the township ball field. Approved the appointment of Diane Gentel to the Township Planning Commission. Approved the quotation from CSI Emergency Apparatus, LLC in the amount of $4,287 for various repairs on fire truck 621. Approved the quotation from Star Truck Rentals in the amount of $3,952 for replacing the exhaust system on fire truck 614. Approved the revised Township Fire Chief position description. Approved an annual salary of $48,000 as full and total monetary compensation for performance of duties and responsibilities under the revised Fire Chief position description. Approved retaining Hugh Cook, Jr. as Leelanau Township Chief under the revised Fire Chief position and monetary compensation. Approved all Fire Chief preposition descriptions, either expressed or implied, be declared null void and abolished. Adopted Ordinance No. 1 of 2012 Article 4 – Agricultural District amendments. Adopted Ordinance No. 2 of 2012 Article 16 – Home Based Occupations and Businesses amendments. Adopted Ordinance No. 3 of 2012 Article 18 – Communication Towers. Approved presenting proposed Fiscal Year 2012 – 2013 Budget to the electorate at the Leelanau Township Special Board Meeting to follow the Annual Meeting on March 31, 2012 at 10:00am. Supervisor called a Special Township Board meeting on March 31, 2012 to follow the Annual Meeting for the purpose of holding a public hearing on the 2012 – 2013 proposed budget and final township board approval. Public comment was heard from Deb Van Pelt, and Pat Burguard, Sue Landis. Meeting was adjourned at 8:17PM. Deb Van Pelt Leelanau Township Clerk

YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK,AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2006-45T1, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-45T1 as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Leelanau county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Five Hundred Seventy-Nine Thousand Six Hundred and 18/100 Dollars ($579,600.18), including interest at 6.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Leelanau County, at 11:00 AM, on March 30, 2012. Said premises are situated in Township of Bingham, Leelanau County, Michigan, and are described as: Land situated in a part of Government Lots 1 and 2 of Section 15, Town 29 North, Range 11 West, Bingham Township, Leelanau County, Michigan, more fully described as: Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Section 15; thence along the West line of said Section South 0 degrees 04 minutes East, 1316.72 feet to the centerline of Fort Road; thence along said centerline North 86 degrees 10 minutes East, 547.80 feet; thence South 00 degrees 04 minutes East, 33.07 feet to the Southerly right-of-way line of said road and the point of beginning; thence continuing South 0 degrees 04 minutes East 379.11 feet; thence North 89 degrees 56 minutes East, 376.16 feet; thence North 23 degrees 20 minutes East. 452.95 feet to aforesaid right-ofway line, thence along said line South 86 degrees 10 minutes West, 556.15 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: March 1, 2012 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #383719F01 (03-01)(03-22)

Thursday, March 22, 2012 due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 6.45% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all structures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located thereon, situated in the Township of Cleveland, County of Leelanau, State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: Lot 33, Lime Lake Shores No. 2, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Pages 44 and 45, Leelanau County records. During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during 30 days immediately following the sale. Pursuant to MCLA 600.3278, the mortgagor(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 3/15/2012 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc., Asset-Backed PassThrough Certificates, Series 2005-R1 Mortgagee ______________________ FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Attorney for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc., Asset-Backed PassThrough Certificates, Series 2005-R1 888 W. Big Beaver, Suite 800 Troy, Ml 48084 248362-2600 AHMS Hanson (03-15) (04-05)

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THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Sandra L. Pownall, A Married Woman and Gary L. Pownall, A Married Man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated October 26, 2006, and recorded on November 13, 2006 in Liber 921 on Page 240, and assigned by said Mortgagee to THE BANK OF NEW

AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Pamela Harden Hanson and William A Hanson, Husband and Wife, Mortgagors, to Ameriquest Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated the 14th day of December, 2004 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Leelanau and State of Michigan, on the 27th day of December, 2004 in Instrument: 01 836/953 of Leelanau County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc., Asset-Backed PassThrough Certificates, Series 2005-R1 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of One Hundred Fourteen Thousand Seven Fifty Five and 91/100 ($114,755.91), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 13th day of April, 2012 at 11:00 o’clock AM Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Leelanau County Courthouse, 8527 E. Government Center Drive, Suttons Bay MI (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Leelanau is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount

FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. MAY BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SERVICEMEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY NOW OR IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by DANA W KELLY, A SINGLE WOMAN to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as nominee for First Commonwealth Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated August 29, 2006, and recorded on September 11, 2006, in Liber 914, Page 197, Leelanau County Records, said mortgage was assigned to The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of the CWABS Inc., Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 200619 by an Assignment of Mortgage dated January 23, 2012 and recorded January 30, 2012 in Liber 1111, Page 32, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eleven Thousand One Hundred Ninety-Three and 47/100 ($111,193.47) including interest at the rate of 4.75000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the place of holding the Circuit Court in said Leelanau County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 11:00 AM on April 20, 2012 Said premises are situated in the Township of Bingham, Leelanau County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot(s) 12, Boone-Aire, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Liber 7 of Plats, Page(s) 11 and 12,Leelanau County Records. Commonly known as: 4647 S BOONE AIRE DR If the property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. If the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: March 22, 2012

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Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of the CWABS Inc., Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-19 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302, (248) 335-9200 Case No. 12MI00206-1 (03-22)(04-12)

Public Notice Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard Schmittling, a single male, original mortgagor(s), to Cms Mortgage Group, Inc., Mortgagee, dated April 11, 2003, and recorded on May 5, 2003 in Liber 726 on Page 720, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Valley Bank & Trust as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Leelanau county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred TwentyOne Thousand Eight Hundred EightyFive and 05/100 Dollars ($121,885.05), including interest at 3% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Leelanau County, at 11:00 AM, on April 20, 2012. Said premises are situated in Township of Glen Arbor, Leelanau County, Michigan, and are described as: A Parcel of land in Government Lot 4, Section 34, Town 29 North, Range 14 West, more fully described as follows: Commencing at Point 850 feet East and 200 feet North of the Southwest corner of Section 34, Town 29 North, Range 14 West for the Point of Beginning, running thence North 78 feet; thence East 606 feet, more or less, to the Shore of Glen Lake; thence Southerly along the Shore of Glen Lake 78 feet more or less to a Point on the shore of said Lake, 200 feet North of the South boundary line of said Section 34; thence West to the Point of Beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: March 22, 2012 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #398731F01 (03-22)(04-12)

Solon Township Notice to the Public The Solon Township Board is seeking applicants to fill the position for Township Board Trustee. Please send your letter of interest to Supervisor James Lautner, 12708 S. Solon Rd., Cedar, MI 49621 or call 231-947-2509. Applications will be accepted until Friday, March 30, 2012. Shirley I. Mikowski/Clerk

Charter Township of Elmwood Notice to the Public Please take note that the Township Board of the Charter Township of Elmwood will consider the adoption of an ordinance amending the Uniform Sewer Use Ordinance of 1994 at its regular meeting on April 9, 2012 at 6 p.m. The ordinance is available for review at the Elmwood Township Office located at 10090 E. Lincoln Road, Traverse City, 49684. It is also available on the township’s website, leelanau.cc/elmwoodtwp. asp under Ordinances and Plans. Connie Preston Clerk

Public Notice IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY IN BANKRUPTCY OR HAVE RECEIVED A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY AS TO THIS OBLIGATION, THIS COMMUNICATION IS INTENDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT IN VIOLATION OF THE AUTOMATIC STAY OR THE DISCHARGE INJUNCTION. IN SUCH CASE, PLEASE DISREGARD ANY PART OF THIS COMMUNICATION WHICH IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE FOREGOING. OTHERWISE, FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION FROM OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AS YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO THE BENEFITS OF THE SERVICEMEMBERS’ CIVIL RELIEF ACT. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Linette R. Rouzer, an unmarried woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns., Mortgagee, dated March 25, 2009 and recorded April 3, 2009 in Liber 1006, Page 634, Leelanau County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by EverBank by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred SixtyThree Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty and 24/100 Dollars ($163,730.24) including interest at 4.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Leelanau County Circuit Courthouse in Suttons Bay, Michigan in Leelanau County, Michigan at 11:00 a.m. on APRIL 13, 2012. Said premises are located in the Township of Cleveland, Leelanau County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 55, Scenic Mountain View Estates, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Pages 59, 60, 61 and 62. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: March 15, 2012 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 2683 File No. 396.0272 (03-15)(04-05)

Glen Arbor Township Notice to the Public Board Regular Meeting Synopsis Feb 21, 2012 Supervisor Soderholm called the regular Board meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. in the Glen Arbor Town Hall meeting room. All Board members were present. Reviewed and approved by motion the regular meeting minutes of 1/17/2012 and special meeting 1/26/2012. Cash on hand as of 1/31/2012, $2,307,163.17. Approved by motion to pay $36,879.74 (Gen’l Fund) and $207,218.52 (Emergency Services). ESAC reports were given by Andy DuPont. Written reports from assessing and zzoning (2 permits) were received. Correspondence reviewed. Approved by motion Board acceptance of Phragmites protocol. Salary commission recommends 3.6% increase. Resolutions 3-2012, 4-2012, 5-2012 and 6-2012 approved by unanimous roll call votes to increase salaries: Supervisor $20,100., Clerk $33,615., Treasurer $29,525., and Trustees (2) $2,900. Meeting adjourned at 9:08 PM. Copies of Township minutes are available at the Township office and on the website www.glenarbortownship. com. Dana Roman, Deputy Clerk.

Thursday, March 22, 2012

Glen Arbor Township Notice to the Public Special Meeting Special Assessment District – Fisher Lakes February 27, 2012 Special Meeting was called to order by Supervisor Soderholm at 10:00 A.M. at the Glen Arbor Meeting Room. Supervisor Soderholm, Clerk Quick, Treasurer Gretzema and Trustees Kelly and Thompson were present. Purpose of meeting was to further the process of setting up a Special Assessment District for the Fisher Lake dredging project. Approximate cost for dredging (in five years) is $40,000. Proposed annual revenue from the two groups of taxpayers: $4,000 (entire township) and $4,000 (Special Assessment Distric t). Public comment: Vern Korkus questions if waterway is controlled by MDNR why would we have to pay for dredging? Soderholm says it’s the MDEQ and they don’t dredge, but offer permits, Jan Semple, “GA residents are paying for M-22 Narrows dredging? answer yes. Questions need for SAD. Barb Smith “double dip”, paying BOTH as township resident and Fisher Lake riparian, and not in favor of dredging, a lot of unfairness and inability to predict costs in the future. Dick Henry “doesn’t believe the dredging will work. He’s been a resident since 1954”, George Faulstich “channel without dredging does not stay open. There are an overwhelming number of people in the proposed SAD that are in favor of dredging, plus there’s a public safety issue (Sheriff boat), 66% of property owners in support”, Barb Smith “is there a way to dredge in such a way that it can continue to be ‘self-dredging’, Frank Krebbs “who is paying for establishing the SAD? Answer: the SAD will have to cover all costs. Andy DuPont echoes George Faulstich, double taxation is a very small amount of money, self dredging only a foot or so, not enough for deeper dredging, and a SAD is a good compromise. Jan Semple “ State of Michigan should be responsible”, Amy Peterson “measures channel since 2005 fills in faster since jetty’s removed’, Judy Gass on behalf of mother Margaret ‘opposed SAD, believe channel stays navigable without dredging”, Carl Bruder, geologist, “there’s another method for dredging, that he worked on in Holland and Grand Haven”, George Faulstich rebuffs Gass letter, Dick Henry ‘what will happen before 2015”. Treasurer Gretzema addresses question for the ‘winter’ timing of this SAD set up. Gretzema says we have to start at this time for the lengthy proceedings and finally in July or later, for the taxes to be on December bill if it is approved. Meeting adjourned at 11:16 a.m. Dana Roman

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forth in the above Master Deed and as described in Act 229 of the Public Acts of 1963 as Amended. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: March 1, 2012 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #397778F01 (03-01)(03-22)

Charter Township of Elmwood Notice to the Public A regular meeting of the Board of the Charter Township of Elmwood was held on March 12, 2012. The complete minutes may be viewed online at leelanau. cc/elmwoodtwp.asp or at the township office during normal business hours. The meetings may be viewed on Govt. channel 99, digital channel 994, or on your computer at www.upnorthmedia. org. For the television broadcast schedule go to www.upnorthmedia.org and click on Govt. Access TV.

Empire Township Notice to the Public SCHEDULE OF REGULAR MEETINGS Regular meetings of the Empire Township Board will be held at the Empire Township Hall, 10088 W. Front Street, on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. The meeting dates for fiscal year April 1, 2012 through March 31, 2013 are as follows: April 10, 2012 May 8, 2012 June 12, 2012 July 10, 2012 August 14, 2012 September 11, 2012 October 9, 2012 November 13, 2012 December 11, 2012 January 8, 2013 February 12, 2013 March 12, 2013 ANNUAL MEETING: MARCH 30, 2013 Special meetings will be called as needed and will be posted in accordance with requirements of the Open Meetings Act (PA 267, 1976). Christine M. Neiswonger Empire Township Clerk

Empire Township Notice to the Public BOARD MINUTES The following is a synopsis of the March 13, 2012 regular meeting of the Empire Township Board. A complete copy of the minutes may be obtained by contacting the Clerk at 231-3265349. Supervisor Bolton called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Members present: Deering, Neiswonger, Manning, and Noonan. Minutes of the 2-14-12 regular meeting were approved. Supervisor Report: Motion was approved to accept Bennett Electric’s $7400.00 bid to upgrade the electrical sites at the campground. 2) It was noted how well everything went with the Red Cross opening up the township hall as an emergency shelter during the recent power outage. 3) Board accepted, with regrets, the resignation of Robin Johnson as campground manager, due to health concerns. The Board will be looking for someone to replace Robin this summer. Other actions approved by motions: 1) Reappointments were made to the following boards: George Wilson-3 year term on the Zoning Board of Appeals; Lance Roman-3 year term on the Airport Authority; and Erik Foged and Larry Krawczak-3 year terms on the Planning Commission. 2) Amendments were made to the 2011/2012 FY budget. 3) Monthly bills were paid. Meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m. Submitted by Christine M. Neiswonger, Clerk Approved by William B. Bolton, Supervisor

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Request for Proposals (Appraisal of Property) The Leelanau County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (LCBRA) is accepting proposals for an appraiser to appraise county properties in Leland. Firms submitting proposals must be Licensed Certified General Appraiser. For property descriptions and specifications, contact the LCBRA at 231256-9812, or the Administrator’s office at 231-256-9711 (8527 E. Government Center Dr. Suttons Bay MI 49682). Leelanau County reserves the right to accept any Bid, to reject any or all Bids, to waive any irregularities in the Bids, and to select the Bid considered most advantageous to the County.

Specifications: Properties to be appraised are located in the unincorporated village of Leland. Properties are owned by the LCBRA, which is interested in determining the value of these lands based on the current and approved Planned Unit Development (PUD), zoning, and condominium association documents in place. This Request for Proposals is for Bids to have the property appraised as a single development, as well as Bids to have an appraisal for each available parcel as identified in the PUD. Documents and information on the site can be found online at: http://leelanau.cc/cogovtsite.asp Sealed bids for conducting the appraisals are due in the Administrator’s office no later than 3:00 pm Thursday, March 29, 2012. Electronic or faxed proposals will NOT be accepted. Bids will be opened at a public bid opening at 3:30 pm on Thursday, March 29. For more information on the properties and this request call 231-256-9812 or 231-256-9711.

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228-7445

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Sugar Loaf Area Contemporary home overlooking Sugar Loaf “The Old Course” golf course. Open floor plan. Close to Good Harbor Bay & National Park MLS#1713453 $199,900

Burdickville Area Walk to Glen Lake Schools from this quaint dwelling, located on 8+ wood acres MLS# 1728901 $79,900 Empire Area Garage on a two acre residential building site close to Empire MLS# 1731739 $44,900

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Joe’s Friendly Tavern Empire

326-5506

2521 N Evergreen Valley Dr, Suttons Bay

This beautifully designed ranch home is nestled within a very private 5 acre parcel with convenient access to the charming Villages of Suttons Bay, Leland and Northport. Newer quality home features include: 2400 sq ft of finished living area, 3 large bedrooms, den, 2.5 ceramic tiled baths, an open living and dining area with fireplace, hardwood flooring, full walkout lower level and a 450 sq ft outdoor/indoor screened porch with a custom outdoor fireplace! $329,500 (1724587)

Kerby’s Bar & Grill Maple City

228-8869

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20 Acres. Gently rolling and open. Great location south of Empire on Fowler Rd., a county road. Bring your plans for a getaway, farm or horses. $125,000 1727159

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20 Acres. Beautiful & diverse. A meadow for building a getaway. A small stream & lowlands for wildlife. Martin Rd. $59,900 1724854

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40 Acres. Mostly level. Pines & Tamarack. Near shore-to-shore riding/hiking trail and next to State land. 3 mi. to Empire. Close to LK Mich. Oviatt Rd. $250,000 1733963

3BD/ 2 BA, 1456sf. Easy living ranch on 3/4 acre. Open floor plan, bright & beautiful. Well maintained & landscaped. $549,500 MLS 1730741 1731686 $138,900

3BD/ 2.5 BA, 1650 sf. Directly on the 3rd green of golf course. Unique natural setting & design. On one private & quiet acre. $549,500 MLS 1720846 1731686 $149,900

3BD/ 2 BA, 1400 sf. Plus 1400 sf unfinished basement. Vaulted ceilings, open floor plan. Wooded neighborhood near Golf courses. $549,500 MLS $157,900 MLS 1731686 1729277

Lake Leelanau sunrise Views! Vacant land on 2.25 acre. Neighborhood of quality home. Located between Lk Leelanau & Cedar. $549,500 MLS 1707699 1731686 $75,000 MLS

2 acres build lot with stunning Lk Leelanau views. On private road with wooded & natural setting. Close to boat launch. $549,500 MLS 1711570 1731686 $79,900 MLS

2 acre building site for sale. Beautiful Lake Leelanau views. Good opportunity to own adjacent parcels. $549,500 MLS 1724875 1731686 $79,000 MLS

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334-3900

North Lake Leelanau Private Water Frontage

The best of both worlds are enjoyed with this exceptional 2.5 acre building site offering 159 feet of private, North Lake Leelanau water frontage and shared Lake Michigan sandy beach frontage! This ideal building site located within Leland Township is enhanced by slightly elevated, completely controlled year round water views and sand private water frontage perfect for boating and swimming! All within 2 miles of the quaint Leland Village, shops, restaurants and marina! $435,000

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Call Christine Stapleton 231-326-4000 or 888-313-3990 www.cdstapleton.com

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Stately Bed & Breakfast in NORTHPORT Timeless charm & character throughout this Circa 1868 home, built by Northport’s 1st resident physician. Currently run as a B&B six months of the year. Call Tom for a tour. (231) 649-6797. Asking $359,000. Additional parcel available. www.BuyInLeelanau.com MLS # 1732755

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7692 Harbor Hwy 3BR/2.5B/Bonus Room Glen Arbor $489,000

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5944 Glen Woods Dr. Vacant Lot Glen Arbor - 2.40 Acres $174,900

Fisher Rd. Vacant Lot Fisher Lake - 3.0 Acres $475,000

The Ihme Team offers excellent client services through hard work, a positive attitude and extensive knowledge of the Glen Arbor area.

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Wonderful 3 bdrm, 2 bath Lindal Cedar home with 87 ft. of Stoney Point frontage in Suttons Bay (1727207) $385,000 Denise Branch, Broker (231)590-7994 Cell Sheri Sutherland, Sales Assoc. (231)620-9338 Cell www.LeelanauProperty.com

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Senior Residential Appraiser Appraisal Institute State Certified General Appraiser “Assessed Value” Review Appraisals www.appraisalsbysheridan.com 2 HOMES / 2 POLE BARNS. Two 2 BR / 1.5 BA mobile homes, one is on 1 acre & other is on 1.70 acres, each one has large pole building, close to Bingham boat launch. (1733420) 2 BR / 1.5 BA $109,900 Linda Schaub, 231-642-0342

Architecturally designed, spacious 3,500 sq. ft., 3 story contemporary home located in the heart of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Lovely, wooded 2.96 acre parcel. 120’ on tranquil Little Fisher Lake with channel access to Big Fisher, Big Glen & Little Glen Lakes. Wonderful features include: hickory hardwood floors, natural wood burning fireplace, 26’ x 30’ office, 30’ x 9’ loft, 2 decks, 28’ x 70’ detached 4 car garage/workshop & water views from two levels. You’re minutes from Glen Arbor & Lake Michigan public beach! Virtual Tour! MLS#: 1733932 $775,000

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IN-TOWN MAPLE CITY. Nice 2-story offers that small town feel in wonderful Leelanau Cty. Maple kit. cabinets, cozy living rm w/wood stove, main flr laundry, full bsmt. (1718055) 3 BR / 1.5 BA $94,900 Linda Schaub, 231-642-0342

Please call Pam DePuy 231/334-7000 or 231/590-1351 martincodepuy@centurytel.net www.martinrealestate.com

COZY LEELANAU CO. CONDO in Elmwood Twp. End unit w/open flr plan & updates, hdwd flrs, lg. mstr suite w/BA, f/p, outdoor pool. Shared Lk. Leelanau frntg. avail. (1724514) 2 BR / 2 BA $59,900 Linda Schaub, 231-642-0342

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MODEL CLOSEOUT! Just 2 final units in phase 1 w/3 BR / 3 BA. Beautiful craftsman-style constr. F/P, walnut floors, granite, and state beach across the road. Hurry in! (1728504) 3 BR / 3 BA $329,900 Sue Kelly, 231-218-9800

Bruce Mackey

3-acre wooded hilltop parcel w/seasonal views of W. Leelanau County vacant lot w/water views of W. Bay & Bay & shared fntg. 6 miles to TC in Leelanau County. Power Island. Level bldg. area. 8 mi. to TC or Suttons $87,900. (1690035) Linda Schaub, 231-642-0342. Bay. $55,000. (1733027) Linda Schaub, 231-642-0342.

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TRADITIONAL HOME PURE SAND BCH ON LK MI Gorgeous views, 3BD 2.75/BA, main fl master suite 2 fireplaces, open ceilings, large deck, much more $1,250,000 MLS#1733864 Gale Fox 231-386-5305

LAKE MICHIGAN-GLEN ARBOR Spectacular views, in town location 3BR, 2BA, sandy beach $1,150,000 MLS - 1731928 George Bulliss 231-334-3006

STUNNING LAKE MI WATERFRONT HOME 2BD 2BA 1,650 sq ft home, French doors, Corian, frpl, 2 car garage, windows galore, professional landscaping $785,000 MLS#1733913 Chuck Yearn 231-432-0665

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FEATURE RICH, LUXURY HOME 5BD/3BA 96 ft priv waterfront on btfl stretch of Lk LL Narrows true chefs kit, granite walk to the village of LK Leelanau $699,000 MLS#1733771 Schaub Team 231-883-4644

SHORT SALE! 3BD/1BA HOME ON 1.57 acres 2 car garage, walkout basement great opportunity for 1st time buyer! $129,000 MLS#1733845 Schaub Team 231-883-4644

DUPLEX IN GREAT CONDITION! EACH unit has 2BD/1BA family Rm in S unit updates: roof windows decks and paint $147,900 MLS#1733734 Schaub Team 231-883-4644

UPDATED FARMHOUSE 4BD/2BA beautiful country/wooded views on 7+ ac skylights, library, hardwood fl $395,000 MLS#1733696 Dick Kennedy 231-499-1831

CHARMING, CLEAN & TIDY New interior, 2-bed, 1-ba Big yard, small price $59,000 MLS-1730609 Ann Marie Mitchell 256-9836

3 BD/2BA HUD HOME QUIET WOODED AREA, needs TLC 2 car garage spacious yards butts up to State land, off private rd. $92,400 MLS#1732737 Elizabeth Schaub 231-360-1100

SUNSETS OVER SILVER LAKE! Custom built lake home 3.33 acre parcel 3BD/3BA 2240sf oak throughout, unique! $459,900 MLS#1732545 John Wintzinger 231-313-4560

CATHEAD BAY BEACH HOME Lake Michigan at it’s finest, quality throughout, breathtaking views & sunsets! $495,000 MLS#1724869 Jim & Becky Stacy 231-218-1479

GREAT PRICE-GREAT BUY 2 BR, 2.5 BA, Townhouse end unit, with furnishings $59,900 MLS - 1732523 Mark Fisher 231-633-5041

4BD 1.5BA GORGEOUS ACRE SITE hardwood floors, main floor utility new roof, deck, close to public access $112,500 MLS#1727993 Pam Mork 231-920-0520

REFINISHED 2BR/1.5BA Open floor plan, fireplace Lg 2 car w/ample storage $169,900 MLS-1729462 Mark Carlson 256-9836

CHARMING, 5BD 2BA MAINTAINED Farmhouse on 2.7 acres close to TC owner contributes 8,500 to add bath $259,900 MLS# 1730357 Pamela Mork 231-920-0520

CUSTOM HOME LOVELY LAWN wonderful views of LK MI from all around master suite, ¼ ac pond, quiet, private $335,000 MLS#1729276 Elizabeth Schaub 231-360-1100

GET READY FOR SUMMER! 2br awesome sunsets perfect sand swimming beach $415,000 MLS – 1731188 John Peppler 231 645-1928

PRIVATE 3BR/2.5BA WATERFRONT Bay views from all rooms, updated interior, incl furnishings & furniture $499,000 MLS#1724759 Judy Levin 231-218-7653

334-3006

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BEAUTIFUL PARTIALLY WOODED LOT 20 acres co maintained road frontage $105,000 MLS#1733697

THIS IS A DEAL! AMAZING VIEWS N lake Leelanau located in Bay Hill $33,900 MLS#1720083

14 AC OF LEELANAU COUNTY 3+ Ac forest, open acreage for crops $85,000 MLS-1728006

N LK LEELANAU WATERFRONT sunset side lot - build 40’ from water’s edge. $299,900 MLS#1718317

LK MI 142’X 4400’ SHARED access lot-View Manitou/Fox Islands $195,000 MLS#1703731

NEAR GLEN LAKE nicest 10.9 wooded parcel available $59,000 MLS - 1729342

GLEN ARBOR HOME SITE on fabulous Lake Street $100,000 MLS - 1731466

64+/ACRES PART HARDWOODS part open and tillable. Nostalgic wooden barn $695,000 MLS#1733063

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VACANT LAND TWO BEAUTIFUL LOTS ,CLUBHOUSE tennis courts, beaches, trails, playgrounds $39,900 MLS#1733768

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SHERIDAN LANE DELIGHTFUL COTTAGE - fabulous location! Perfect scenario - 100â&#x20AC;&#x2122; on Sleeping Bear Bay, next to 100â&#x20AC;&#x2122; vacant lot. Private yet close to all of Glen Arborâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s amenities! Walk or bike to restaurants, shops & galleries. Charming 4 bdrm., 2 bath, 1,500+ sq. ft. home is ideal for waterfront living - tasteful interior, wood burning fireplace, lake side deck & fire pit right by the water. Minutes from the most beautiful place in America - Sleeping Bear Dunes. $1,295,000. Please call Pam DePuy. (1731986)

110 ACRES ON KITLINGER ROAD APPLE ORCHARD WITH HARDWOODS, fencing, some open, tillable land. Located south on M-72, Â˝ mile east of â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Lakeshoreâ&#x20AC;?, with abundant acres of state land south & east. This is a â&#x20AC;&#x153;must-seeâ&#x20AC;? for agricultural land shoppers. $795,000. Please call John Martin. (1731197)

BRIGHT LAKE A LEELANAU COUNTY TREASURE...gorgeous 11+ acre parcel w/over 800â&#x20AC;&#x2122; on Bright Lake, graceful rolling meadow land & massive trees. Several lovely elevated building sites. Only 25 minutes to Traverse City. A special, special place! $269,000. Please call Pam DePuy. (1725950)

LITTLE GLEN LAKE IDYLLIC SETTING - 206â&#x20AC;&#x2122; on north shore. Historic farmhouse circa 1900, 3,332 sq. ft., 4 bdrm., 3Â˝ baths updated in 1993. Expansive family compound: 3 car garage w/700 sq. ft. unfinished 2nd floor, 12â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x30â&#x20AC;&#x2122; lakeside deck w/hot tub & 300 sq. ft. gardening studio. Main home & garage w/103â&#x20AC;&#x2122; listed for $995,000 & beach cottage w/103â&#x20AC;&#x2122; listed for $749,000. Endless possibilities. Virtual tour. $1,495,000. Please call Pam DePuy. (1719846)

WILDERNESS GROUND LEVEL CONDO located on a beautifully wooded section of the Crystal River. Easy access to shared sugar-sand beach frontage on Lake Michigan. Open floor plan with cathedral ceilings and a cozy loft bedroom. Enjoy the view of the slow moving river from a large wood deck. $274,900. Please call Jeff Rabidoux. (1732982) BENZONIA TRAIL EXCEPTIONAL WOODED 20 acre parcel, midway between M-72 & Glen Lake, across from Echo Valley Rd. This parcel is bordering National Lakeshore property. Includes 24â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 24â&#x20AC;&#x2122; storage building & 2 acre meadow. This is a rare opportunity! $250,000. Please call John Martin. (1733651)

EMPIRE VILLAGE OF EMPIRE. Charming 3 bdrm./2 bath home in great condition. South side of town across from â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lakeshoreâ&#x20AC;? land. Energy efficient natural gas furnace with central air. Attached 2 car garage. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait! Call now! $199,900. Please call John Martin. (1731308)

LAKE VIEWS!!! ADJOINS NATIONAL LAKESHORE PROPERTY, with dramatic views of Big Glen, Fisher Lake & Sleeping Bear Bay. Underground utilities at site. Breath-taking views with control. $199,000. Please John Martin for more information. (1732668)

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OAK HOLLOW ENJOY YEAR â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;ROUND or seasonal living in Glen Arbor. Wooded Lot #13 in Oak Hollow, a quiet â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;in townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; sub north of M-22, is ready for your dream home. A pleasant neighborhood close to restaurants, shops, kayak/bike rentals & Lake MI beach access. $159,900. Please call Pam DePuy. (1719714)

LITTLE GLEN LAKE TREASURED FAMILY HOMESTEAD on the south shore. 200â&#x20AC;&#x2122; of water frontage x 500â&#x20AC;&#x2122;+ deep w/possible split into 2, 100â&#x20AC;&#x2122; lots. Long, lovely views of the dune climb & Alligator Hill, plus wonderful, spacious back yard. 1,700+ sq. ft., 3 bdrm., 1Â˝ bath home has been tenderly cared for. Property includes: 24â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x38â&#x20AC;&#x2122; detached, 2 car garage & 12â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 30â&#x20AC;&#x2122; boat house close to the water. Virtual tour. $1,185,000. Please call Pam DePuy. (1726690)

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