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Skiing out, fingers point By Eric Carlson Of The Enterprise staff

Organizers of the private non-profit Sugar Loaf Mountain Club have formally abandoned their effort to work a deal with Sugar Loaf Resort owner Kate Wickstrom to offer cross-country skiing and other activities at the defunct ski resort this winter. This week, the club turned over an estimated $40,000 worth of cross-country ski-trail grooming equipment to another ski club that is sponsoring a series of cross-country races in Antrim County this winter. Sugar Loaf Mountain Club (SLMC) had been leasing the equipment from a supplier in Charlevoix County for $1,000 per year with an option to buy. “I had a heart-to-heart with Kate Wickstrom a few weeks ago,” SLMC organizer and former county board candidate Clayton Ball of Cleveland Township said. “But it just didn’t look like we were going to make any progress.” Wickstrom said this week that she had been in contact with Ball and fellow SLMC organizer Erik Zehender via email on Oct. 1 — the first time she had heard from anyone from SLMC since January of this year. She said she met personally with Ball last month. “I offered the club a longer term lease with very

DAD BRIAN Chandler and his son Olin, from Lake Leelanau, check out a live reindeer on display behind the Enerdyne and Brainstorm stores Sunday during the annual “Antlers and Elves” event in downtown Suttons Bay.

Christmas reigns

Christmas bells are jingling in Leelanau County. The holiday season has moved front and center, as evidenced by coverage in this week’s Leelanau Enterprise. Following is an overview of holiday stories in this edition:

INSIDE

Section One: • Last roll call to send gifts for troops, page 9. • Happy Hanukkah, page 9.

Section Two: • Past, present and future: Overview of holiday activities, page 1. • Leland’s Merry Market; Santas visit Suttons Bay and Christmas tree farm, page 16.

Former health director seeks to clear name By Amy Hubbell of the Enterprise staff

Reading Between the Lines, Sec. 2

In Section 2:

✓ Health Board OKs fee hike, Pg. 3 ✓ Firearm deer season ends, Pg. 10

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✓ Classified ads

allegations

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reasonable terms, without even a penny to me,” Wickstrom said. “Even Clayton (Ball) thought it was fair and would take it back to the club.” But, Wickstrom said, no one got back to her after that meeting. She added that the club had all spring and summer to reach an agreement with her, but did not approach her until this fall, and then only once. SLMC was founded last year with the goal of leasing a portion of Sugar Loaf Resort from Wickstrom and making outdoor areas of the resort available for cross-country skiing and other activities. “A lot of work was accomNon-profit plished by volunteers at gives up Sugar Loaf and we really want to thank them,” on Sugar Zehender said. “We were ready to make a go of it and Loaf even tested the grooming crossequipment on trails we had cleared last season, but could country just not make a deal with the ski effort resort’s owner.” The club had hoped to collect dues from members and offer passes to ski on cross country trails at the resort. The club even (Concluded on Page 19)

Leelanau teachers make grade through evaluations By Amy Hubbell of the Enterprise staff

Leelanau teachers have been rated “effective” in what they do in the first set of evaluations reported to the State of Michigan. Legislation adopted last year by the state in its bid for “Race to the Top” federal funds requires that all teachers — including those who are tenured — receive annual evaluations. Previously, probationary teachers were required to be evaluated at least twice a year. Tenured teachers were evaluated anywhere from once a year to once every three years, depending on local contract, with little repercussion for poor show-

ings. Now even veteran teachers will have to continue earning effective ratings in order to keep tenure. The law requires that teachers be classified in one of four ways: highly effective, effective, minimally effective or ineffective. Glen Lake administrators had the largest number of teachers to evaluate — 57 — of which 30 were secondary instructors; the remainder are in the elementary school. Overall, 36.7 percent of the school’s secondary teachers, grades 6-12, were rated as highly effective. Fifty-three percent, the majority of instruc(Concluded on Page 19)

Rating Leelanau County’s Teachers Ratings conducted by local school administrations* Number Teachers

Highly Minimally Effective Effective Effective Ineffective

GLEN LAKE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS Elementary Junior and senior high

Bill Crawford wants to tell his side of the story. The former director of the Benzie-Leelanau District Health Department will have an opportunity Friday at a special meeting of the district Board of Health board. The board will meet at 11 a.m. at the Benzonia Resource Center for a “name clearing hearing” sought by Crawford, who was demoted in June from Confronts his position amid allegations that he sexually sexual harassed female staff memharrassment bers. He was reassigned as a county sanitarian.

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Fred John Kulanda 1939-2012

Lawrence Joseph Franchek A private family service will take place at a later date for Lawrence Joseph Franchek of Omena who died Saturday, Dec. 1 at Munson Hospice House in Traverse City. He was 72. Larry’s greatest joys were hunting and fishing. He is survived by his children, Kevin Franchek of Boyne City and Rene Holcomb of Coweta, Okla.;

six grandchildren as well as his companion of 11 years, Margie Meachum and his brother Steve Franchek. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Steve and Marie Franchek, and his siblings, Jerry and Geraldine. Arrangements were with the Kalkaska Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

VENWARD DOMINICK CHIPPEWA

Terence Michael Carroll of Suttons Bay died in his home Tuesday November 27, after a valiant battle with cancer. Born in Birmingham Michigan April 2, 1946 to William Francis and Helen (Kehoe) Carroll, he graduated from Brother Rice High School and moved to northern Michigan in 1971, after studying architecture at Notre Dame and fine arts at Wayne State University. Terry was a passionate volunteer in the Suttons Bay Schools for many years, coaching Odyssey of the Mind, softball, baseball and soccer. He was instrumental in bringing youth soccer to Leelanau County, culminating with the formation of the Suttons Bay High School soccer program. Owner of Carroll Cleaning Service, he cared for homes and businesses countywide for over forty years. Terry was an avid carpenter and ardent enthusiast of Leelanau County’s unique natural beauty. He traveled the United States

extensively with his children, finding particular joy in the Rockies and Pacific Northwest. Terry’s greatest loves were his family, community, and contemplatively walking his forty acres. He will be greatly missed by his loving family: Laurie McGregor Carroll, their four children Jessica, Bryanna, Brendan and Connor; daughter-in law Jessa, grandchildren Roan and Kaia; sisters Barbara Drew, and Mary Ann Carroll; and cousins Father Eugene and Sister Maureen O’Brien. The family wishes to thank Deb and Don Freed, Harry Wiberg, Eric Bell, Don Gregory, Father Andy, Will Case and Terry’s neighbors for their long-time friendship and support. A memorial gathering will be held in the spring to return Terry’s ashes to the land that he loved. Please share thoughts and memories with Terry’s family on their online guestbook at www. record-eagle.com/obituaries. 12-6-12

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Synonyms: advocate, agitator, champion, dogmatist, ﬁrebrand, fomenter, inciter, instigator, provocateur, rebel, reformer, visionary

Jan Waling passed away on Thursday, November 29, 2012, at Grand Traverse Pavilions at the age of 67. Jan was born in Midland, Michigan, December 8, 1944, the oldest child of Buford and Frances Waling. Jan always nurtured a strong interest in science and electronics, graduating from Midland High School in 1962 and Kalamazoo College as physics major. He enjoyed the adventure of traveling with his family, participating in church and school activities and was a Boy Scout. After living most of his adult life in California, Jan returned to Northern Michigan following retirement. He lived at Lime Lake with his parents and pursued his dream of becoming a “sound man” full time in the Traverse City area. Jan was a warm-hearted, brilliant man who deeply touched the lives of those around him. From a young age, he was committed to helping those who needed a hand in life. Over the years, he became a father figure to many of the youths who lived near him. He was fortunate to make a career out of the two things in life he was most passionate about: Electronics and Music. By day, Jan was an electrician, and by night, Jan made local musicians into local celebrities by serving as a sound engineer for live performances. He will be remembered for his out-of-nowhere one-liners, his sly, slanted smile, his uncanny ability to make any musician feel (and sound) like a rock star, and his generous and caring nature. Jan had been fighting metastatic prostate cancer for many years when, finally, the battle was lost. Predeceased by his mother, Frances, Jan is survived by his father, Buford Waling; his daughter Stacy Luther (Brandon); brother, Paul (Janine); sister, Diane Kemp (Marc); and the following nieces and nephews: Erik (Anneli), Maria (Michael), Tomas, Travis (Greta), Andrew, Jason, Benjamin, Hunter, Simon, and Alice. The funeral service was held on Tuesday, December 4 at the Leland Community United Methodist Church. Interment took place at Cleveland Township Cemetery. Donations in Jan’s name may be directed to the Leelanau Christian Neighbors, P.O. Box 32, Suttons Bay, MI 49862. Please share thoughts & memories with Jan’s family on their online guestbook at www.record-eagle. com/obituaries/. Arrangements are with the Martinson Funeral Home of Suttons Bay.

Chamber to host holiday gathering The Leelanau Peninsula Chamber of Commerce will host its Holiday Business After Hours gathering next Thursday, Dec. 13, at 5:30 p.m. at the VI Café (Village Inn) in Suttons Bay. The event provides an opportunity for those in business to celebrate the holidays, and will provide a networking opportunity for Chamber members and local business people. The event is sponsored by Northwestern Bank, The Business Helper and Dennis, Gartland & Niergarth.

DOROTHY ESTEL LANHAM

MOLLY F. NOLING 1933 ~ 2012

1944 ~ 2012

1946-2012

Deﬁnition: one that stirs up the masses, passionate orator

With sincere gratitude we thank you for reaching out to our family at our time of need. We thank you for all the loving cards, food, phone calls, flowers and support. We especially want to thank Gabe’s Market and friends for providing food after the memorial. Our mom loved the community and Leelanau County. Thank you for being part of her life and making things easier for us the past couple of weeks. We will miss our mom deeply. Thank you. The Family of Opal Stachnik

JAN WALING

TERRY CARROLL

rabble-rouser noun [rab-uh l-rou-zer]

NOTE OF THANKS

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Died Dec. 03, 2012 Peshawbestown – VenVenward is survived by his ward D. Chippewa, 71, of two children, Lisa ChippePeshawbestown, passed wa and David Shutt; eleven away Monday, Dec. 03, Grandchildren, and three 2012 at his home surGreat Grandchildren. rounded by his loving He was preceded in death family. by his parents, and his Venward was born July 13, siblings, Irene, Russell, Er1941 in Northport the son nest, Albert, Violet, Louise, of Dan Chippewa and Eliza Dan, Evelyn, Phillip, MaRaphael. bel, Gordon, and Wayne. Visitation will be held Venward loved flower garThursday, Dec 6th from 5 to 9 p.m. at dening along with mushroom hunting and just driving around the Coun- Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Church in Peshawbestown. The funeral service ty. He also enjoyed treasure hunting will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, and had a special skill of creating Dec. 7 at Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic artwork out of the treasures that he Church with visitation one hour prior had found. Venward loved his family and friends and was always ready to to the service. Burial will follow in party with them. He brought a smile Kateri Tekakwitha Cemetery. to the faces of everyone that had the Arrangements are with the Martinson privilege to meet him Funeral Home of Suttons Bay.

A Memorial Mass was held Wednesday, Dec. 5 at St. Patrick Catholic Church for Fred John Kulanda of Traverse City who died Sunday, Dec. 2 at home. He was 73. Fred was born Jan. 18, 1939 in Cleveland Township, the son of John and Irene (Clark) Kulanda. Fred spent most of his life working in the construction field. In his healthier days, Fred enjoyed mushrooming, fishing and deer hunting. He also enjoyed visiting the casino, watching the Detroit Tigers play and the Mollie B Polka Party on TV. Fred had a sense of humor enjoyed by call and was always ready with a “corny’ joke. He is survived by his wife of 48 years Theresa Galla Kulanda; daughter Jennifer Francis of Penrose, Colo. and son, Scott Kulanda of Traverse City; five grandchildren; brother Richard (Charlene) Kulanda; brothers-in-law Edward (Pauline) Galla, Leonard (Charlene) Galla and sister-in-law Helen Galla. He was preceded in death by his son, Robert in 1967; parents, sister in infancy; parents-in-law and brother-in-law Raymond Galla. (Continued next column)

Cremation has take place. Graveside services will be held at a later date at Mt. Calvary Cemetery at Isadore. Memorial contributions may be directed to Munson Hospice or Mass intentions.

Molly Flo Noling, 79, of Leland, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at Munson Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. Molly was born on February 21, 1933 in Frankfort, Kentucky, the daughter of Russell Glen and Iris Wynema (Sheets) Young. She grew up on a working farm; an upbringing she felt taught her many life lessons, which she shared generously with her family: stories of hard work, simple pastimes, and lively adventures with her sisters. Although spending a majority of her life “up north” she still identified herself as a Southerner, proudly standing during Dixie at the Sunday Night Sings in Leland. Upon arrival in Indianapolis, Molly worked at Western Electric, before moving on to Hurty Peck (later called Universal Flavors) where as head of the Billing Department she was instrumental in both the design and implementation of their first computer system, and served as its first Data Processing Manager. It was through her work there that she met her husband of 45 years, Larry, who she married on November 24, 1967. While her career highlights were many, it was in her role as family matriarch that most will remember her. She loved summers at the family home in Leland as well as enjoying winters on Sanibel Island, Florida, where she developed an avid interest in shelling. She was an excellent cook, long famed within the family for Mother Molly’s baked beans and fried chicken and the world’s best key lime pie. She was an inspiration to her family, the leader of the merry band, and founding mother of the Leland Wood Nymph Society. Molly loved puzzles: jigsaws, crosswords, Wheel of Fortune, Scrabble - a skill which came in handy while keeping track of her large extended family. Over the years, she welcomed many to the cottage, the lake, and the beach house. She loved nothing better than being surrounded by her children, her beloved grandchildren & many great grandchildren, sharing their stories and accomplishments with evident pride. In addition to her husband Lawrence Noling, Molly is survived by her children, David Noling, Susan Pandorf, Jamie May, and Robert Herman; sisters, Glenna Barker, Susanne Scott, and Loretta Lancaster; sixteen grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her children Richard and Glenn Herman. In later years, she returned to Leland and became a year-round resident, enjoying feeding the local wildlife, reading, and visiting with her friends and family. She touched many lives and will be sorely missed. A celebration of Molly’s Life will be held December 28 in Leland. Memorials may be directed to the Leelanau Conservancy, Clay Cliffs Project, P.O. Box 1007, Leland, MI 49654. Arrangements are with the Martinson Funeral Home of Suttons Bay. 12-6-12

Dorothy Estel Lanham, 97 of Maple City, passed away on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at Maple Valley Nursing Home with her loving niece, Bunny Lanham, at her side. Dorothy was born in Boone County, Indiana on October 24, 1915 to John and Mary Agnes (Hawk) Lanham. She was the oldest of 8 children, Fred, Herbert, Esther, Carl, Evelyn, John and Margaret. In 1917 her family moved from Indiana to the Grand Traverse area to be near her father’s parents. They moved several times before settling in Burdickville area. During her teenage years she worked at the Leelanau Schools. After graduating from Maple City High School, she moved to Manitowac, WI where she attended college and lived with the Mautz Family. Then she went to the Chicago Art Institute and furthered her education. Her career began at Rand McNally as a cartographer. During WWII she worked on war maps for the military. After the war she was transferred to the non- fiction department where she remained for many years. In 1958 she built a home in Burdickville and the Glen Lake Workshop, now known as the Burdickville Market. She enjoyed Petoskey Stone hunting along the Lake Michigan Shore and teaching young people how to polish our beautiful State stone at her workshop. Also, she specialized in original artwork, pottery, lapidary and publications during the summer months. During that time she wrote The Petoskey Story, which is still in print today. She continued to work at Rand McNally Company during the winter months. Upon retiring she moved to a nearby house in the woods where she enjoyed the peace and quiet. There she continued a limited amount of work as well as genealogy and volunteering. She worked with the Empire Heritage Group, the Old Settlers Association and the Commission on Aging Lunch Program in Empire. She often said “Life was not always easy but it was good.” Surviving Dorothy is her brother, John (Nancy) Lanham, sister-in-law Dorothy “Dottie” Lanham, brothersin-law, Bill Tibbitts and Harry Fitzpatrick and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Cremation will take place and a graveside service will be held in the spring at Rose Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to Old Settlers Picnic Association. Please share your memories and condolences at www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com. The family is being served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home Cremation Services.

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Real estate transfers recorded in county

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Nov. 13 Shannon C. Snider to Shannon C. and Shannon G. Snider, Section 24, Leland Township. The Robert L. Jackson Living Trust to Robert L. Jackson, Section 22, Centerville Township. Robert L. Jackson to the Robert L. Jackson Living Trust, Section 22, Centerville Township. Gary and Joanne R. Hewitt to the Joanne Hewitt Revocable Trust, Lot 110, Nabawnaga Shores, Suttons Bay Township. Lawrence R. and Joyce A. Crosby to the Crosby Family Trust, Section 25, Glen Arbor Township. (This entry appears twice.) OTEC Management Inc. to Mark C. Omura and Sharon M. Wagner, Unit 30, Blue Ridge Condominiums, Suttons Bay Township, (valuation affidavit filed). Frederick B. and Joanne S. Hawley to Donald R. and Claudette S. Johnson, Section 26, Suttons Bay Township, ($36,000). Donald R. and Claudette Y. Johnson to Robert E. and Kathleen M. Korroch, Section 26, Suttons Bay Township, (valuation affidavit filed). The Thomas W. and Beverly J. Aspenleiter Joint Revocable Trust to Travis S. and Rebecca Baker, Section 34, Suttons Bay Township, (valuation affidavit filed). The Estate of Bernadine Kohler to Mark R. Bishop, Section 32, Suttons Bay Township, (valuation affidavit filed). David Lubbers and Elizabeth Miele to Sherry D. Edwards, Unit 9, Homewood Cottages Association, Village of Northport, (valuation affidavit filed). Jon O. Sprandel, Charles W. Sprandel, David E. Sprandel and Mary A. Ringer to Rena T. and Avner Porat and Robert H. and Amy T. Singer, Lot 37, Assessor’s Plat #1, Northport, (valuation affidavit filed). Mercantile Bank of Michigan to Clearwater Homes LLC, Lot 40, Bay Hill Condominiums, Leland Township, ($7,000).

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Nov. 14 Melvin C. and Barbara H. Vanderbrug to Paul G. and Julie A. McNeilly, Lot 31, Plat of Stanley, Bingham Township, (valuation affidavit filed). Sharon L. Schellenberg and David W. Riggle to Larry G. Watterworth, Section 11, Bingham Township, (valuation affidavit filed). Lauren E. Connor to Jerry O. and Dorothy O. Blackstone, Lot 71, Sugar Loaf Chalet, Centerville Township, (valuation affidavit filed). The John R. Fairfield Trust to Patricia Rogers and Michael Ouzounian, Section 12, Empire Township, (valuation affidavit filed). Thomas A. and Connie G. Rumbach to the Anya S. Rumbach Trust, Elmwood Township. (This entry appears twice.) Thomas A. and Connie G. Rumbach to Michael T. Rumbach, Section 31, Elmwood Township. The Leelanau County Land Bank Fast Track Authority to Elizabeth C. Wodek, Lot 64, Hutchinson’s Addition, Village of Northport, (valuation affidavit filed).

Marriage license applications filed Ramiro Guzman-Coronilla and Patricia Garcia-Sanchez David Fox Jr. and Debra A. Gibbs Michael S. Meteer and Erin M. Dendrinos

New assumed names filed in county Family Reﬂections Photography; 2160 E. Gatzke Road, Cedar — By Cristobal J. Pina-Gautler, 2160 E. Gatzke Road, Cedar. Leelanau Realty; P.O. Box 44, 6159 S. Forest Haven Dr., Glen Arbor — By John W. Peppler, P.O. Box 44, Glen Arbor. Tony – The Painting Guy; 8480 E. Bingham Road, Traverse City — By Anthony Phipps, 8480 E. Bingham Road, Traverse City. Tru3D Fish Taxidermy; 3484 S. French Road, Cedar — By Robert D. Goff, 3484 S. French Road, Cedar.

Deaths recorded in county Opal Stachnik, 78, of Kasson Township, died Nov. 19 in Kasson Township. John D. Vicary, 91, of Elmwood Township, died Nov. 23 in Elmwood Township. Terence M. Carroll, 66, of Suttons Bay Township, died Nov. 27 in Suttons Bay Township. John B. Collings, 98, of Solon Township, died Nov. 24 in Elmwood Township. Dorothy E. Lanham, 97, of Empire Township, died Nov. 27 in Kasson Township. Bonnie L. Lloyd, 72, of Kasson Township, died Nov. 25 in Kasson Township.

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and Julia S. Van Hamm, Unit 10, Hill Valley Neighborhood, Traverse City, (valuation affidavit filed). Sue C. Stoffel to the Estate of Thomas J. Schroeder, Lot 5, Village of Northport. David E. and Jennifer N. Harker to themselves, Unit 4, Pinnacle Place, Glen Arbor Township. MF Land Holdings LLC to Morgan Farms Building Co., Units 17 and 18, Park View Town Homes North, Traverse City, (valuation affidavit filed). Joseph J. and Trude A. Zbikowski to the Joseph J. and Trude A. Zbikowski Trust, Unit 4, Pinnacle Place, Glen Arbor Township. Nov. 9 Norman D. and Ruth J. Nemitz to Randall A. Nemitz, Section 14, Kasson Township. Norman D. and Ruth J. Nemitz to the Nemitz Family Trust, Section 14, Kasson Township.

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Nov. 7 Denise A. Hessen and Lynn M. Lewis to themselves, Lot 17, Lakeview Subdivision, Empire Village. Russell P. and Jane A. Packard to the Russell P. and Jane A. Packard Trust, Section 27, Leelanau Township, Section 34, Northport Village. The Schalhamer Revocable Cottage Trust to Christopher D. and Sally R. Wood, Lot 5, MacFarlane Woods Subdivision, Empire Township, (valuation afﬁdavit ﬁled). Nov. 8 Cynthia Chapman to Michael E. Kittendorf, Section 22, Solon Township. The Elizabeth B. Miller Living Trust to Thomas M. and Kathleen F. Ansley, Section 21, Leland Township. MF Land Holdings LLC to Edwin S.

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Judge right. Settlement must include payout We strongly agree with the judge. A court transcript purchased by the Leelanau Enterprise shows how close the public came to being “shielded” from knowing the size of a payout to deputies in the “cop case.” The case is drawing to conclusion after acceptance of a settlement in October. The transcript shows that attorneys representing the deputies and Leelanau County, who fought each other for more than three years through a lawsuit begun over the recording of conversations on a Sheriff’s Office telephone, were united in their efforts to keep the amount of the settlement hidden deep in court files. Attorneys Christopher K. Cooke and Haider Kazim were representing Leelanau County’s interests in the suit. They were joined by senior claims attorney Tim Belanger representing the county’s insurance carrier, Michigan Municipal Risk Management Agency. Representing the deputies were attorneys Michael Dettmer, William Rastetter and Jeffrey L. Jocks. Apparently no one was representing the public’s right to know where its money would end up except federal District Judge Janet Neff. Defense and plaintiff attorneys sought to exclude the payout to deputies in the settlement document. “I’m not going to do that,” Judge Neff said. The transcript gave the impression that she may have simultaneously stamped her foot. Our interpretation. Allegations in the original lawsuit should have been settled in an office setting long before a lawsuit was filed. After hundreds of thousands of dollars in legal fees and years of conflict that tore at the fabric of county institutions, the judge was correct in requiring sunshine on all aspects of a settlement. The attorneys did manage to put off official approval of the settlement — and release of the amount — until after Jan. 1. Cooke said the delay was needed to put off payment until the 2013 fiscal years of the county and insurance carrier. Huh? We’re doubtful. We do know that the terms of county elected officials end on Dec. 31. So does the time frame for reporting state and federal income tax liability. We don’t know why the delay was deemed so important, but we do know the settlement will have no effect on the county budget and little effect on a large insurer’s budget. We’re disappointed that attorneys who have been toiling, essentially on the public’s dime, cared so little about keeping the public informed of the results of their work.

The missing ‘middle class’ We’re well off, sort of. Our lead story last week started with that headline, a reflection of Census figures showing that Leelanau’s average per-capita income of $43,978 placed it second among counties in Michigan. Maybe we should have used bold type for the “sort of” after reading the next wave of government information, provided by the U.S. Department of Commerce. It provides a series of personal income and employment data — and helps to verify the suspicions of sources quoted in our story who cast doubt on the economic health of county workers. One report ranks “compensation per job” for 2011. Leelanau County ranks seventh — among the 10 counties lumped into the northwest Michigan area — at $38,102. Kalkaska County, generally thought of as “poor” compared to Leelanau, topped the list at $51,474. The likely reason? A typical “job” in Leelanau County consists of clerking or waiting tables. Kalkaska workers are likely to be tending an oil rig. The tables showed that, in general, Leelanau County earners receive more in dividends, interest and rent than those in neighboring counties — a testament to the number of small business owners here as well as those who somewhere in life earned or received a goodly sum of money. The obvious conclusion is that Leelanau lacks much of a middle class. Unfortunately, that makes us a trendsetter for America.

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Cut back, save resources is a good holiday gift To the Editor: What’s the greatest gift you can give? The greatest gift you can give to your family, friends, and people/wildlife community would be to make a written commitment to seriously do those things that you can do which offer hope that there will be a future for them. So what are those things? In the spirit of the season, stop over consuming our natural resources. Instead, commit to decreasing your use of fossil-fuel generated energy and petrochemicals by 5 percent each year and then convince others to do the same. That means go on a carbon emissions diet and keep a record of your progress. How? Check your electric meter and write down the usage each day. Try to lower it. Better weatherize your house and cut heat waste. Record your transportation miles. Drive/ﬂy less. Keep records of your expenditures, then reduce, recycle, reuse, refurbish, share, swap, give away, buy less. Localize your purchases of food and other items. Learn how to grow/save food and compost kitchen/yard wastes. Learn more about sustainable living. Support renewable energy initiatives. Start demanding serious leadership from your government in cutting carbon emissions ASAP. Can you think of a greater gift? What do you then do with the extra money you save? Donate to your favorite charities. Ann McInnis Gills Pier, Northport

Correction: The Cedar/Maple City Lions Club Christmas tree sale, on M-72 just east of Co. Road 669, is staffed on Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. Last week’s Enterprise had the incorrect starting time. We regret the error.

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Holidays for military families are different I had an early Christmas dinner last week at my sister’s house downstate so my two kids and I could meet up with my nephew and his bride. My nephew is an artillery officer in the Army and he’s heading to the Middle East this week in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. The war seems to have all but disappeared from the headlines in recent months and wasn’t much of an issue in last month’s general election. The Republican candidate for president didn’t even mention our troops in his acceptance speech for his party’s nomination. As a certified news junkie, I have been paying close attention to the war simply because that’s what I do. This stems partly from my previous 25-year career as a Marine Corps combat correspondent and public affairs officer. On my last combat tour, in Somalia some 20 years ago, I remember being overrun by civilian journalists as operations there got underway. My job involved setting up and operating a press center in Somalia to accommodate all the demand for the latest news about what our troops were doing. Over the course of about six months, however, the regular press briefings and frontline news coverage I facilitated went from overflow crowds to just a few die-hard civilian journalists whose reports were receiving only passing mention in the media back home. Something like that seems to be happening these days. At least that’s what I’ve heard from the handful of people on active duty that I’m still in touch with who are in my line of work. Meanwhile, in the world of today’s Army artillery officers, my nephew Jeffrey Eric is in pig heaven just as I was when I actually got to do my job. When he was a little kid he always wanted to play Army. Whenever I’d come home on leave from the Marines, he’d be full of questions. I remember visiting my family immediately after returning home from the Persian Gulf War and being dragged into Jeffrey’s elementary school as a “show and tell” item. Christmas 1990 was low-key for me and many others to say the

least. During Operation Desert the Saudi A column Shield, Arabian governby ment made it clear it didn’t Eric want to see infiCarlson del American troops blaspheming Islam by celebrating a pagan holiday in the sacred land of Mohammad. I made a point of steering journalists away from covering Christmas observances in the field. A couple of years later, I spent Christmas in Somalia. I recall returning to Michigan immediately after my tour of duty there and quickly finding myself accompanying my sister to one of Jeffrey’s youth soccer games. A sudden, jarring jump from an African war zone where children were routinely killing each other or dying of starvation — to a kids’ soccer game in Troy, Michigan — was a bit more than I could handle. I ended up hiding in my sister’s car, doubled-over, weeping uncontrollably. That minor bout of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder passed quickly, however, and little Jeffrey was none the wiser. I spent my first Christmas away from home in 1973 at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C. — in Marine boot camp. I spent the very next Christmas on the Japanese island of Okinawa. From there in 1975 I deployed to Vietnam to cover the evacuation of Saigon for the daily Stars and Stripes newspaper. I don’t remember exactly how many Christmases I spent away from home, but through the course of a quartercentury career I deployed a lot. Who knows what adventures Jeffrey will have? So far, we’re the only two people in our family with any military experience. Neither of his parents or mine, nor any of our siblings, aunts or uncles (except me) has served in the military. However, my 17 year-old college-bound daughter has applied for an Air Force ROTC scholarship. And another of Jeffrey’s cousins, my 15 year-old son, has fixed his sights on earning an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md. Don’t ask me why. At least I can rest assured that my own two kids will be home for Christmas — this year.

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Legalizing pot could Reader's Forum: soon be a ballot issue What if the real experts are right?

You don’t have to be a genius to figure this out: It’s only a matter of time before Michigan voters get a shot at legalizing marijuana. Yep, another ballot proposal. “This is real,” a source deep inside the movement confirms. There’s been an apparent sea change which began with the first wave, legalization of medical marijuana which Michigan voters approved in 2008. The always vigilant state Attorney General Bill Schuette, sort of the Paul Revere of the anti-marijuana brigade, warned this was the first step toward total legalization. And he was right, “The grassers are coming!” The next move is to introduce two bills in the legislature next year; one for total legalization and the second for decriminalization of small amounts. Organizers understand that the latter is much easier to market than the former. As evidenced by the effort in other parts of the state, Grand Rapids, Ypsilanti, Detroit and Flint, where voters affirmed that. At least three more local initiatives are set for next year with the target cities yet to be determined, but think Saginaw, maybe Muskegon and similar urban areas. As for the legislature, it’s highly unlikely that a conservative dominated GOP House and Senate will go for this. While some of them may have done a joint or two, they would never admit it and never vote yes to let others join in. The organizers understand that but they must still go through the motions. Here’s why. The out state money barons are watching and they want to see at least a head fake in the legislature. If it fails there, that would allow the movement to tell the electorate, “We tried but now we have no alternative but to launch a petition drive.” At which point, depending on the polling data, the deep pockets could open up. The polling is a critical element. When the medical marijuana issue was advanced, it had 59 percent support and eventually passed with 63%. Total legalization begins with only 48% based on non-published findings and described by a source as “not good enough.” They need another 10 points to have a shot at this. In other states, the movement has garnered the support of some unexpected sources. A police chief in Indiana, of all places, writes if it was up to him, he’d legalize it and tax it. Taxing it could have some appeal here. Imagine a ballot proposal with the earmarking of the revenue for the schools or even the roads. You can see the commercials now: Tax marijuana and help your kid get a diploma or fill a pot-hole with legalized grass. Remember the voters bought the lottery with the hopes of funding all of the schools and while that never worked out, it’s still a good pitch the state still uses today.

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Of course Mr. Schuette and company would love to wage this war; having lost the medical marijuana ﬁght, he and others are itching to even the score. And should Mr. Schuette pursue a higher ofﬁce, what a great issue to latch onto for all the free publicity he could soak-up. In a self-serving moment, he might even sign a petition to get it on the ballot. OK. Sorry that was a stretch, but you get the point.

It’s time to take back America

If I were a nuclear engineer, and a climatologist announced he had the chops to judge the growing consensus among nuclear engineers, I might be amused, maybe curious. But if he added that all of us nuclear engineers were a “clubby” bunch and not “honest” reviewers of each other’s work, I would be justiﬁably angry. Yet this is what engineer Zink claims when he writes off roughly 95 percent of the world’s most distinguished climatologists as “true believers” — even as he complains about “personal attacks” (Enterprise, Reader’s Forum, Nov. 29). Climatology is a complex ﬁeld, requiring a breadth of knowledge that I dare say Dr. Zink does not have. It’s like the difference between a brain surgeon and a dental surgeon — they share some expertise, but I would no more trust my teeth to the former than my brain to the latter. Dr. Zink refers to a list of 30,000 “scientists” skeptical of anthropogenic (human-caused) global warming, but over a third of them qualify as “scientists” simply by having a BS degree. Worse, only 39 have an “educational

cally after research completed just this year: not only does this alarming pattern hold, but “humans are almost entirely the cause.” Check him out. Dr. Zink mentions several areas where we must “insist” on detailed examination. Climatologists don’t deny these elements play their part, but it’s not likely to be signiﬁcant. And, hey, what’s to lose if we do retool, given the powerful correlation between industrialization and global heating? The petroleum industry will lose its subsidies. Some jobs will be lost. But other jobs will be created, the air and water cleaned, oil spills eliminated. Americans have always risen to challenges like this, just as they did when skeptics cried “Get a horse!” But this time, if the growing consensus among those who actually know the ﬁeld turns out to be right, waiting to examine still more details will have been the most costly miscalculation we could make. — The author taught for 40 years at the University of California, Santa Barbara, serving stints as Chair of English and Dean of Humanities and Fine Arts. Mr. Abbott and his wife retired to Northport in 2005.

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To the Editor: For the past four years Mitch McConnell and his Republican cohorts have opposed all of President Obama’s initiatives in their goal of making him a “one term President.” They failed. Karl Rove and his Crossroads for America and other Super Pacs have spent hundreds of millions of dollars in an effort to buy the election. They failed. In a systematic effort to steal the election, Republican leaders have enacted voter suppression laws in key battleground states in a biased and undemocratic effort to suppress the votes of millions of minority voters, elderly voters, and college student voters. They failed. Unfortunately signiﬁcant racism still persists in America and it came to the forefront since the election of President Obama in 2008. For the past four years Limbaugh, Sununu, and other leading members of the Republican Party, aided and abetted by their propaganda machine (Fox Infotainment Network), have engaged in a continuous racial dialogue in an effort to polarize and convince American voters that President Obama is “not one of us.” Fortunately, they failed and Democracy prevailed. On 11/6/12 Americans voted to reelect President Obama, enabling him to have four more years to continue his efforts to take back America from the unmitigated disaster created by eight years of Bush/Cheney governance. John Peterson LaCore St., Empire

specialty” in climatology. My own random search found a management consultant, a mechanical engineering consultant, a patent agent, a computing & engineering instructor, and three names with no Google entries. Dr. Zink cites the climate forecast graph called the “hockey stick” and implies that a 2003 critique of this alarming climate projection by Canadians McIntyre & McKitrick (a mining analyst and an economist) should have settled the matter — were it not for the scornful indifference of clubby climatologists. He could not be more wrong. Despite all the hot temper on both sides of this issue, McIntyre & McKitrick, like other skeptics, have played their productive part in an immense collective on-going effort by independent, toughminded, competitive climate scientists with many disagreements among themselves. The result is that the hockey stick has not only survived but strengthened, and the acceleration of global heating looks increasingly like an anomaly in the middle of what’s supposed to be one of the earth’s cyclical cooling periods. As former climate skeptic Richard A. Muller of Berkeley said emphati-

Fiscal crisis needs to be solved now

Women “Such Wondrous Forms”

To the Editor:

We have been waiting way too long for Congressional action on the fiscal crisis. Excuses: summer breaks, holiday breaks, campaign breaks and now “Lame Duck session.” Obstruction/ delays no longer acceptable. Yesterday, I phoned Congressman Camp's and Benishek's, offices to suggest my goals. Simpson-Bowles as a bi-partisan framework. Increased entitlement cuts across the board: Agricultural (even tobacco growers), energy sectors (Oil companies too), Defense and all areas. Perhaps in 2013 a 2 percent cut, 5 percent cut next year, 8 percent next, etc. Tighten the belt slowly framework. Our re-elected President has addressed co-operative action and has been delayed and blocked. A Benishek’s office staff curtly advised that I needed to call Camp’s office as he represents our district until January! I thought in a democracy that our views were of interest even if not from the district. Not so according to ‘Federal Law’ she said. If there is a will, there must be a way to act. Mary Hagan W. Woods Dr., Empire

A few hundred years ago, Edmund Spenser wrote about women: “Such wondrous forms ought rather worshipped be than dared be loved by men of mean degree.” Had Mr. Spenser been writing in contemporary America he might have said, “Such wondrous forms ought rather worshipped be than menaced by Republicans of mean degree.” Thankfully, women repudiated the medieval mindset of the Republican party platform in our latest Presidential election. Yes the Republican bus has just driven past the last exit leading to relevancy for women. A slight variation of John Milton’s own words describing his personal plight is applicable to the plight of the GOP. “When without fortune in women’s eyes, we all alone beweep our outcast state.” Nick LaRose Mission Ridge Traverse City

Holiday Marketplace a big success To the Edtior: GA Holiday Marketplace was a big success. We thank Steve Shuker for helping to put lights on the township tree for Friday’s lighting and caroling led by Beth Bricker. Everyone enjoyed apple fritters and hot cider provided by Art’s Tavern and served with enthusiasm by Linda and Steve Young. Saturday, everyone enjoyed artists and merchants displaying gift ideas while excited children shared their Christmas wishes with Santa. A big thank you to Bunny and Fred Lanham for adding a very special Christmas Spirit to the day. Many thanks to the efficient Widmeier family for their quick Township Hall clean up. Cherrie and Bill Stege Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce S. Dune Highway Empire

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In the article written by Amy Hubbell I found it disturbing and take umbrage that Social Security was referred to as â&#x20AC;&#x153;government assistance.â&#x20AC;? I am paraphrasing an earlier email I received. The government is now referring to Social Security check as a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Federal BeneďŹ t Program.â&#x20AC;? This isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a beneďŹ t, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s earned income. Social Security totaled 15% of our income before taxes. If you averaged $30k per year over your working life thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s close to $180,000 invested. If you calculate the future value of your monthly investment at a meager 1 percent interest rate compounded monthly over 40 years of working youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d have more than $1.3 million dollars saved. That is your personal investment. Upon retiring, if you withdrew only 3 percent per year, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d receive $39,318 per year or $3,277 per month. That almost three times more than todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s average Social Security beneďŹ t of $1,230 per month according to the Social Security Administration. Most average-income people could live in retirement better if the government had invested our money in lowrisk interest-earning accounts. Instead the elected ofďŹ cials in Washington took our money and used it. They didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t pay interest on this debt. Yet these ofďŹ cials keep telling us that the money wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t support Social Security. Now, these ofďŹ cials are calling Social Security a â&#x20AC;&#x153;beneďŹ tâ&#x20AC;? as if this wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t money we worked to invest. Because they squandered our investment doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mean that our investment was a charity. By working we earned our right to Social Security and Medicare. It is time to demand legislators to ďŹ nd a way to secure Social Security and Medicare for the people who invested in it. This is our earned retirement income. Christine Verdon Mill St. Northport

Regarding the article about global warming: Now here this â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the world is becoming warmer. We are coming out of a Little Ice Age â&#x20AC;&#x201D; thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what melts the ice-warmth. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s part of normal climate cycles and has squat to do with human activity. The world was a lot hotter during the dinosaur era and the earth didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t die. It cooled off. It was a lot colder during the Ice Age and the earth didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t die, it warmed up, on its own. Or was it because of all the humans driving cars and running factories and inhaling and exhaling? We exhale CO2, didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t you know? The years-old research cited by Marshall was doubtless done by people who wanted to keep their research grants coming. Yes, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m that cynical about liberals and their scare tactics. What I am not, is stupid. It is a fact that 30 years ago these same scientiďŹ c types were telling us we're all doomed to freeze to death in a new ice age. When that turned out to be nonsense and the research money dried up, liberals invented man-caused global warming and ran with that. Based on this fakery they then cooked up The Kyoto Protocol, designed to favor polluting nations like China, India, and Mexico, while hamstringing the U.S. economy. This is part of the leftâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ongoing campaign to bring America down. Paranoid? Name me an economic proposal by the left which does not hamper the U.S. economy. So the solution to this non-problem is, of course, â&#x20AC;&#x153;alternativeâ&#x20AC;? fuels, none of which are viable and all of which are expensive and/or non-existent. Anyone who thinks that a modern society can run on solar or wind or biomass needs his head examined. We have fossil fuels and nuclear technology. Use them. Charles Knapp W. Harbor Hwy., Maple City

How much will government give is new slogan To the Editor: Based on the outcome of our recent national election I have coined a new slogan that best describes the attitude of the voters on the winning side â&#x20AC;&#x201D; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ask not what I can do for my country, tell me how much my government will give me.â&#x20AC;? Dennis Gerathy Lime Lake Rd. Cedar

Representative ignores global warming To the Editor: What a contrast between the reasoned argument presented by Robert Marshall (Global Warming is not a Hoax, Nov. 22, 2012) and the claim by Ray Franz that people who accept climatologistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; conclusions are â&#x20AC;&#x153;extremistsâ&#x20AC;?! Mr. Marshall presents evidence of agreement between experts that â&#x20AC;&#x153;humans are causing global warmingâ&#x20AC;?; Mr. Franz simply closes his eyes to scientiďŹ c evidence and heaps verbal abuse on the messengers. It is a sad day for Michigan that an elected representative prefers to ignore a problem rather than try to solve it. Barbara Jillson P.O. Box 475, Empire

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To the Editor: Obamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s winning playbook. Ignore the Constitutionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s requirement for a budget, then add Obamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s accumulating $6.? trillion debt to that $10 trillion debt amassed by the previous 43 presidents over 223 years ... because people love it! Who knew? Ninety billion to Green Energy, just coincidentally to cronies, maybe including kickbacks, but now bankrupted. Another big-time winner! For comparison, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sandyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;sâ&#x20AC;? storm damages are estimated at $50 billion. Spend $787 billion stimulus dollars, going who knows where since weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had no accounting or big improvements; add broken promises like cutting the debt in half in the ďŹ rst term; continually bypass the Constitution; mandate the unwanted Democratâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ObamaCare; have 1 out of 6 Americans on public assistance and 24 million unemployed because theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re re-election favorites. Again ... who knew? Spend taxpayers $1.4 billion (2012) just for Obamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s staff, travels and family expenses. Obamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorite policyâ&#x20AC;Ś spending billions trillions going here there where? Who knows? Obamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s record? Irresponsible spending, debt, unaccountability and a declining country but who cares? With a straight face, Obama says â&#x20AC;&#x153;his plans are working for Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s continuing recovery.â&#x20AC;? Recovery? Obamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s manifesto. Choose your favorites! Obamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s noble four year class envy crusade; desires for taxing achievers to get their money; free entitlements and contraceptives forever; the make-believe war on women; â&#x20AC;&#x153;revengeâ&#x20AC;?(Obamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s word); or Obamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s moving â&#x20AC;&#x153;forwardâ&#x20AC;? ... doing his best, saving the universe, innocent, principled, blameless as the wind driven snow; whereas everything bad is Bushâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fault and Republicans are dimwitted clowns! Defeated was without question the most qualiďŹ ed man running for president, who unselďŹ shly gave his inheritance to charity, earned his own wealth, still gives millions to charity and wanted to use his business leadership experience to create a country where everyone could prosper with a lifetime of opportunities ... not destroy America with a â&#x20AC;&#x153;transformedâ&#x20AC;? false-hearted socialist regime. He was shamelessly viliďŹ ed! Mary L Bowen P.O. Box 116 Omena

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Enterprise: It was a close election, both in your Congressional district and in the Presidential race. Could you please provide some observations about both races? Benishek: I’m humbled that I had enough people support me that I won re-election. It was a tough race. There were a lot of outside inﬂuences in that race. I think that what made the difference was that I was out there with the people ... I’m privileged to have this job, and I’m hoping to work hard to create jobs for the people of northern Michigan. That’s been my focus. Enterprise: And the Presidential race? Benishek: I thought that Republican enthusiasm was more than the Democrats based on the people ‘The problem I was talking to. Even the Democrats is of much I was talking to were not that enthugreater siastic about Mr. magnitude (Barack) Obama. But obviously I was than wrong.

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Enterprise: The latest media “buzz words” have been “Fiscal Cliff,” — Cong. Dan which would result from no comproBenishek mise to avoid automatic income and capital gains tax rates. Do you believe a compromise will be reached that will increase taxes on the rich, as proposed by President Obama? Benishek: It’s unfortunate to me that the President has decided to do this policy of, ‘We’re going to tax somebody else and then spend more money in the government.’ The President’s offer was to increase spending, and tax somebody else. The tax increases he proposes funds the government for 28 days. The difference between the revenues and the spending is so great that this doesn’t address the problem in any shape or form. The problem is of much greater magnitude than he lets on. Enterprise: Have you signed a “no increase” tax pledge, and if so, do you intend to honor it? Benishek: I did sign a pledge. I don’t want to raise the tax rates. The Republican plan has been to reform the tax code so revenues increase, but the rates don’t go up. Raising the rates is estimated to cost 700,000 jobs across the country. A lot of these tax increases affect people who own businesses ... we need to create policies that improve the number of jobs available and improve the economy. In the Grand Traverse area, the economy has been better, but across the district the economy has been real bad. Enterprise: While much emphasis has been placed on ﬁnding a way to avoid the impacts of a higher tax rate on the middle class, a much bigger cliff is looming in the form of federal expenses for entitlements. A recent Wall Street Journal column stated that the United States is adding $8 trillion annually in debt and unpaid liabilities, yet tax rate compromises so far have been aimed at bringing in an additional $120 billion. How pertinent is the present discussion in Washington to the real ﬁscal problems facing the United States? Benishek: You’re correct in mentioning the fact that the liabilities in the Social Security and Medicare programs

are not even listed in the deficit. That’s the biggest part of the problem. Social Security and Medicare need to be fixed so that they are there (in the future). If we don’t do something with Medicare, it will be out of money in less than a decade ... those (Social Security and Medicare) are the real drivers of the debt, yet unfunded liabilities are not included in that debt amount discussed. They must be made sustainable for the long term. I’ve been in business for 30 years, and I know the bottom line is you have to look at your liabilities and income. What the president is talking about doesn’t deal with any of that ... the problem is not that we are not taxing people enough, the problem is we’re spending too much. And these programs such as Social Security and Medicare don’t have long term viability the way they are … if you don’t like (House Republicans’) solution, fine, show me your answer. I don’t pretend to have the perfect answer, but you have to address the problem. We need to make people understand how dangerous this problem is, and address it now, because there will be a train wreck down the road. Enterprise: Most of the policies of the Patient Protection and Affordable Health Act appear ready to kick in starting Jan. 1, 2014. You have opposed the plan. Do you have any intentions of attempting to prevent some of the plan’s policies from being enacted? Benishek: I don’t know where the opportunities will come. But it’s bad policy; it’s supposed to cut costs, but costs have gone up. It’s supposed to provide people with more access to health care. That’s not going to happen from what I can see. The cuts in the policies will make it very difficult for many hospitals to stay open ... Munson is predicting $160 million in cuts in Medicare reimbursement over the next 10 years. How are you going to maintain services with $160 million in cuts over the next 10 years? Leelanau County is facing $50 million in medicare reimbursement cuts over the next 10 years. That’s pretty serious stuff. And you saw what happened in Cheboygan where we lost a hospital due to Medicare cuts. It’s kind of scary for me ... those hospitals have a razor thin margin; they barely stay in the black. You can’t buy a CAT scanner if you lost $1 million last year. And those hospitals are big employers in a community. I’m going to try to right this. The health care law doesn’t solve the problem ... we need to find some real solutions to the cost of health care. Enterprise: Republicans remain in control of the U.S. House of Representatives, while Democrats continue to control the White House and the Senate. On what issues do you think the two political parties can compromise? Benishek: I certainly hope we find a compromise to this spending thing. We just put out yesterday a new proposal to the President that will help solve the problem and lead to a compromise. Many of the issues are bi-partisan, such as the veterans issues ... Enterprise: In western Michigan, a big concern is keeping the mouths of our harbors of refuge open. Leland community members have stepped forward to accomplish this in recent years with local funds, but there is no guarantee that will continue. Do you consider it a federal responsibility to pay for dredging at the entrances of harbors of refuge on the Great Lakes? Benishek: I’m working on that right now, and that’s the meeting I have to go to at 11 o’clock. I’m having a meeting with the Army Corps of Engineers and an international joint committee on lake levels... the lake levels are down bigtime, and that’s a big problem. The combination of the silting and the lower lake levels is making it difficult for the harbors to stay open. A lot of the money in the harbor maintenance trust fund goes somewhere else. There’s like $5 billion in that trust fund ... I’ve got more waterfront in my district than any other district in the country. Trying to get that money spent for harbor maintenance is

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Enterprise: You sit on the House Committee of Veterans Affairs. Are there any new plans to help returning soldiers from overseas as they pass from military back to civilian life? Benishek: Legislation going forward that I introduced this year will speed up the claims process for veterans. Thirty percent of the claims from veterans are for hearing loss. If they have proven hearing loss, why shouldn’t they get that beneﬁt immediately? .... it’s got bi-partisan support. (At this point, Cong. Benishek said he would have to end the interview quickly to attend the committee meeting with the Army Corps of Engineers. He stated hurriedly that he traveled to Afghanistan to talk directly to troops about their concerns over returning to civilian life, and asked them how best to address war-related health problems including post-traumatic stress disorder.) Enterprise: Do you have any plans to visit constituents in Leelanau County in the near future? Benishek: We’re going to be here until Christmas Eve it looks like, so I don’t know when I’ll be home. We have many things to take care of ... that are pending at the end of the year. Enterprise: How do you plan to spend the Christmas holiday? Benishek: We usually spend it at our hunting camp, cut a tree down and have family over. Thanksgiving is our big holiday. Our children are all over. I have to go right now to get to that meeting. Thank you.

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Cong. Dan Benishek (R-Iron River) won a second term in ofﬁce during the General election. Benishek, formerly a surgeon with the Dickinson County Healthcare System, won a tight race over another Upper Peninsula native, Gary McDowell. Benishek’s 1st Congressional District will represent Leelanau County during the next term due to redrawn district lines. Presently, Leelanau is located in the 4th District represented by Republican Dave Camp of Midland. Benishek called the Enterprise ofﬁce on Tuesday morning for a pre-arranged phone interview. Following are excerpts from that interview with Enterprise staff writer Alan Campbell.

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MARIAN KROMKOWSKI and Matthew Posner of Suttons Bay Township have made room for both of their faiths — hers Catholic, his Jewish — for the 32 years they’ve been married. Here they are shown with a menorah, a latke platter and several books and CDs they’ve used to celebrate Hanukkah with each other and their three daughters through the years. did 5.000 years ago.” Hanukkah commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem in the second century B.C. According to the Talmud, those who were there witnessed a miracle as they watched oil that would only keep the temple lit for one night last for eight nights, which is how long it took for men on camels to journey to the next town to get more oil, Posner said. During Hanukkah, which usually falls in November or December, another candle is added to the menorah, or ‘eternal light,’ after sundown on each of the holiday’s eight nights, with the ninth candle being used to light the others. Nowadays, Posner said, the candles are symbolic and only burn for an hour or so. Blessings are typically recited during the lighting of the candles and the menorah may be displayed in a window as a

reminder of the miracle that inspired the holiday. “The main thing that people like about Hanukkah is the latkes,” he said. Served up with applesauce or sour cream, latkes are made of potatoes and onion and fried in oil, with the potatoes representing the crop, the oil representing the oil that burned for eight days long ago, and the onions representing the tears of the people. Posner said there is a modest Jewish community in Leelanau County and in Traverse City. For those who choose to attend synagogue there are two, both of which are located in Traverse City. Terry Tarnow is president of the congregation at Congregation Beth El, which has been around since 1885 and is the oldest synagogue in continuous use in Michigan. Congregation Ahavat Shalom, also in Traverse City, was founded about 15 years ago. Each has about 50 family units, with Tarnow estimating that each has about 50 to 75 members. Congregation Beth El, Tarnow said, has more senior members, while Congregation Ahavat Shalom has more members with young children. “If you put us together we’re pretty healthy,” she said. The two congregations share a rabbi and religious schools and hold services together, rotating between the two locations. Tarnow said Jewish people who choose to live in an area such as Leelanau County or Traverse City, where they are such a minority, do so for the same reasons most do — because of the beauty of the area and the lifestyle of northern living. She grew up in Detroit surrounded by family, belonging to a synagogue with a much larger congregation. “For me, I am far more active in my little congregation than I would be in any congregation downstate,” Tarnow said. “With a small congregation all of those people become part of your social connection. All of the people of your congregation become your extended family.”

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Jana Kiessel, a secretary in the Leelanau County Sheriff’s Office, was at the Lake Leelanau Post Office on Monday morning mailing a “care package” to her 20 year-old son who is currently in Afghanistan with his Army unit. Kiessel was right on time, too, according to Lake Leelanau postmistress Sheila Schaub. The deadline to mail first class items to most military addresses overseas in time for delivery by Christmas is Monday, Dec. 10. The deadline for Parcel Airlift Mail was Dec. 3, but Express Mail to most military addresses overseas can be sent as late as Monday, Dec. 17. The package Army Specialist Nathan Kiessel will receive at his Airborne unit in Afghanistan comes not so much from his mom but from deputies in the Leelanau County Sheriff’s Department, some of whom have known Nathan since he was a tyke. “It’s just really nice of the deputies to remember my son in this way, and I’m so grateful,” Kiessel said as she handed the parcel across the counter to Schaub. Schaub noted that a large flat-rate parcel headed overseas normally costs $15.45 to send. But the same box shipped to a military address overseas costs just $13.45 to send. The military processes mail going to deployed units overseas through its own stateside post offices with U.S. zip codes labeled as APO’s or FPO’s (Army/Air Force Post Offices or Fleet Post Offices for the Navy and Marines). Bruce and Desiree Vaughn of Suttons Bay also have a son over in Afghanistan, 41 year-old Army Chief Warrant Officer Curt Vaughn, now

nuts, some sandwich spreads, candy, and iced tea mix. “Trying to do this whole thing online with all the extra paperwork and the customs form got to be a little much,” Vaughn said. “So, I decided to take our package into a real post office and get some help from the folks there.” At the Lake Leelanau post office, Schaub acknowledged that the online postage system can be a little complicated, particularly because most of the forms that must be completed for overseas mail are designed for foreign addresses, not domestic APO and FPO addresses. It can be done, though. “When people come here to the Post Office, we’re happy to help them fill in all the right forms and get their parcel on its way,” Schaub said. For the past several years, Schaub has personally organized an effort to send “care packages” to deployed troops with Leelanau County ties. “People come in throughout the year to drop off mail and parcels going to military addresses, and I let them know we have a community care package program right here in Lake Leelanau,” Schaub said. She said seven military service members currently deployed overseas who have ties to Leelanau County can expect to get “care packages” in a box listing the Lake Leelanau post office as the return address. “This is so they know the gift is from our whole community,” Schaub explained. “A lot of people walk into the post office and just donate a bag of goodies while others offer to chip in a few bucks to pay for the postage.” Schaub said some of those packages are going to grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends of Leelanau County residents who routinely correspond with their favorite troops overseas.

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BROOKE OLESNAVAGE of Leland has been named to the first-team All-State girls volleyball team.

Leland netters earn All-State recognition All-State volleyball players at Leland Public High School have been a dime a dozen under Laurie Glass’ tutelage. But for 16-year-old senior Brooke Olesnavage, who was named to the Class D All-State team last week by the Michigan Interscholastic Volleyball Coaches Association, the honor bestowed upon her is highly valued. In fact, the idea of being AllState was almost unthinkable for the power hitter four years ago. That’s because Olesnavage was playing for Grand Traverse Academy. “This is surreal,” said Olesnavage, who transferred from GTA earlier this fall. “I was at a school where it was not going to happen. “It’s almost like a dream come true from my freshman year to where I’ve come.” Olesnavage was the lone Leland player to make All-State first team after the Comets posted a 44-11-4 record and reached the quarterfinals for the second straight season. Senior libero Maggie Osorio was a second-team pick. Senior Andrea Hunt and junior Caitlin McKee received honorable mention. “Brooke is one of many first team All-Staters in the Leland volleyball program,” said Glass, noting she herself was the first in 1978. “The list is pretty remarkable and long. “Brooke developed into a wellrounded volleyball player with a much better volleyball IQ. She was open to change and learning new techniques and skills.” (Concluded on Page 15)

ST. MARY fans cheer on the girls varsity basketball team in Monday’s game against Grand Traverse Academy. Front row, from left, are Leif Mohrman, Mike Farese, Drew Pobuda, Collin Platts, young Jacob Schaub, Hannah Dashner and Ciara Glynn.

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The St. Mary girls basketball team needed a win and a break at the end of the first week of the season. The Eagles got both. St. Mary defeated Grand Traverse Academy 61-40 on Friday night in the Cherryland Conference opener, rebounding nicely from two routs in the Katie Heinz St. Francis tournament. And the Eagles had all of this week to recover from the flu that ran through the team. The Eagles return to action Monday at home against Manistee Catholic. “It was reassuring, after a shaky start in the tournament, to know that we can play as a team and win,” said Rachael Thon, who led a St. Mary quintet in double digits with 16 points against GTA. Thon scored five points in the season opener on Nov. 26 but missed the 68-18 consolation loss with Bear Lake on Nov. 28 due to the flu. She was, however, ready to go against GTA on Parents’ Night. “It was really hard not playing that Bear Lake game,” Thon said. “I heard it was a rough loss. The Eagles started slowly against the visiting Mustangs, falling behind 6-0 in the first minute of action. But the Eagles regrouped after a timeout and ran off 16 unanswered points. “Coach gave us what we needed,” Thon said. “She said, ‘I don’t know

what’s in your heads, but go out and play.”’ “It was a rough start,” said sophomore co-captain Marta Herman, who scored a dozen points. “I was just so nervous. “But we had that timeout. Coach said ‘Take a breather, regroup’ and we really pulled it together.” “We came out very confused and weren’t getting back defensively,” St. Mary coach Paula Korson said. “I saw it and after they scored six quick

points I called a timeout to try to get them oriented with what was going on. “It worked. We went on a nice run, the girls got focused and began to play ball.” Thon led the resurgence, scoring 10 points in the first quarter. Junior Megan Popp, who also had 16 points, had two baskets in the big run. “For being under the weather and not being able to practice, it was great to come back and score some points and feel like a part of the team again,” Thon said. The Eagles, playing with a full squad for the first time, led 18-8 after one quarter and 28-19 at the half. Sophomore Hannah Weber got a half dozen of her 10 points in the third quarter as the Eagles extended their

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Q. What are your personal and team expectations for this season? A. I expect our team to have a good culture about it. We haven’t always been positive in years past, but I think we have a good chemistry this year. As for me, I just want to win.

Q. What do you like best about playing varsity basketball? What do you like least? A. The best thing is that you can work hard and see the improvement. The thing I like the least is latenight practices. Q. Who has been your inspiration to play hoops? A. My brother, J.R. Ever since

Q. What is the most important lesson you have learned from a basketball coach? A. To not give up and never let your head down. It’s never over till it’s over. Q. What is it like to be a senior and playing hoops for perhaps the last time? A. When the season is over, I’ll miss these guys. But right now it feels good to finally be at the top of the pyramid. And it’s fun to joke around with the younger guys now because I used to be one of them and have to pick up the balls after practice. Personal faves Food: Kungpau Chicken (at Red Ginger); Color: Purple; Movie: “The Game”; School subject: Math.

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Q. What is it like playing on center court in front of a crowd? A. It’s similar to big games in soccer, but it’s really uncomparable to anything else we do in school. I don’t feel the pressure, I just go out and have fun and try to win.

kindergarten he and I have always played one-on-one. He’s made me a lot better.

Individually, Whittaker may draw a lot more attention from opposing teams and colleges. Kiessel said Whittaker is hoping for a Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association or Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Association scholarship. “A.J.’s an exciting player. He’s running well and he’s fun to watch,” Kiessel said. “He’d have to have a pretty season to go higher. “Right now, it’s pretty wideopen as to what can happen.”

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“Ian can play anywhere,” Kiessel said. “He’s Mr. Versatility.” Senior Matt Fleis, one of the top reserves a year ago, returns in the backcourt. “He’ll be among the committee of point guards,” Kiessel. “He’s just a great leader and proved it on the soccer field. “He was their nagivator and I expect him to do the same for us. He works so hard and he brights that fight.” Senior Will Gauthier, who did not play last year, is back to complement Whittaker in the post. “Will can run, defend and he can shoot,” Kiessel said. “He adds a nice piece to the post position.” Juniors Austin Fellows and Jamie Brubaker, sophomores Tyler Levack and John Wilson and foreign exchange student August Bjorgul (6-2) complete the

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Jon Kiessel will have a trio of threeyear starters back when the Leland Comets tip-off the new boys basketball season Friday against Elk Rapids. The coach also has two other talented seniors — one of his top reserves from last year’s 15-9 district championship squad back and a 6-foot-5 senior who sat a year out. He also has a senior exchange student from Norway, two juniors and two sophomores who have game. “I’m excited. Some of those guys I’ve had for three years. With a little bit of coaching, we might make .500 or so,” Kiessel said with a smile. “Right now we’re still trying to figure out what we’re going to look like. “In the last couple of years we’ve been able to be under the radar a little bit, but I think people are going to be aware of the returning players and the talents that they have.” The biggest basketball talent the Comets have is 6-foot-6 senior A.J. Whittaker. The second-team AllNorthwest Conference performer averaged 14.1 points and 14.8 rebounds last year. He also had 58 blocks. “A.J. has really matured and he’s had a great summer and a great start in practice so far,” Kiessel said. Senior guard Dylan Jolliffe, an honorable mention NW performer, is a 5-10 returning starter in the backcourt. He averaged 9.1 points, 2.8 assists and 1.9 steal per game. “Dylan is a great player,” Kiessel said. Senior Ian Duvall, a versatile 6-0 forward/guard, is also back in the starting group. He’s capable of scoring in double figures and proved it last season. He’s also a strong defensive player.

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The Traverse City Bulldog Athletic Association opened the new season with two straight wins before running into a big Bear Lake squad Tuesday night. The undersized Bulldogs fell to the Lakers, 64-44. Coach Clint Couturier will try and put the one blemish behind when the Bulldogs return to action tonight at Northport. The Bulldogs opened the season Friday with a 31-16 win over Marion at their home court, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Traverse City. They followed that up with a 52-26 trashing of the Grand Rapids Grizzlies on Saturday. Molly Plamondon led the Bulldogs against Marion, scoring 11 points. She had six boards and five steals. Casie Plamondon added 10 points, five boards and four steals. Sara Plamondon added eight points, grabbed seven rebounds and had five steals. “We could not put the ball in the basket against Marion, but some credit has to go to the smothering defense that Marion played,” Couturier said. “It was just one of those nights where heart and hustle needed to carry the day.” The Bulldogs led 5-4 after one quarter and 14-9 at the half, but then out-

scored the visitors 15-7 in the second half. Against the Grizzlies, the Bulldogs led 15-5 after one quarter and 32-9 at the intermission. “We expected a tough game, but the lid ﬁnally came off the basket and we were able to open this one up early,” Couturier said. “We were also able to get valuable minutes for our junior varsity players in the fourth quarter.”

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Q. What are your personal and team expectations for this season? A. To take each game and each quarter and play it to the fullest. And win the home school state title at the season’s end.

Glen Lake was unbeatable on the football field in the Northwest Conference. And its dominance showed in the All-Conference selections released last week. The Lakers had a dozen first-teamers, including seven on offense. Coach Jerry Angers also had the league’s Most Valuable Player in linebacker Mike O’Brien and Defensive Player of the Year in back Tyler Stachnik. “In coaching football over the years, I have not seen a team get as many first team selections as we did this year,” Angers said. “Each kid deserved their awards. “They were the best at their position and it showed every Friday night.” Angers said O’Brien and Stachnik left a lasting impression on opposing teams. “Both Tyler and Mike had a tremendous year,” Angers said. “They may not show up on the stat sheet every Friday night, but each team

Q. What is it like playing on center court in front of a crowd? A. It’s pretty exciting and a little nerver-racking at times. But it’s fun, too, having a group of friends and family watching. Q. What do you like best about playing varsity basketball? What do you like least? A. The best thing is being able to play with my two sisters for a couple of years. It’s pretty neat. I don’t have a least favorite. Q. Who has been your inspiration to play hoops? A. My mom, Barb, and my dad, Keith. Q. What is the most important lesson you have learned from a basketball coach? A. Three things actually. How we push ourselves in basketball practice is how we play. Shoot with conﬁdence and play with conﬁdence. Q. What is it like to be a senior and playing hoops for perhaps the last time? A. It hasn’t completely hit me. But it’s exciting and kind of sad at the same time. Personal faves Food: Pizza; Color: Purple; Movie: “A Walk to Remember”; School subject: Math.

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Casie Plamondon led the way with 19 points including four triples. She also grabbed eight boards. Molly Plamondon scored 11 points and had seven rebounds and sister Sara Plamondon chipped in with nine points and 10 rebounds. At Bear Lake, the Bulldogs fell behind 17-12 after the ﬁrst eight minutes, but came back to get a short-lived advantage in the second quarter. But Casie Plamondon picked up her third foul and the Lakers turned a 23-all game into a 30-23 advantage by halftime. “They found the holes in our full court pressure in the third quarter,” said Couturier after watching the Lakers pile up a 51-34 lead with eight minutes to play. Emiliegh Ferguson led Bear Lake with 26 points, Casie Plamondon had 16 points before exiting early in the fourth quarter with ﬁve personal fouls. Molly Plamondon added 13 points and grabbed six rebounds and Sarah Plamondon had 10 points and a half dozen boards. After tonight’s game, the Bulldogs host Grand Traverse Academy on Friday and play at Leland on Monday.

knew who they were and made sure they ran their plays away from them.” Stachnik and Trevor Apsey were named All-Conference on both sides of the ball. Apsey, the team’s leading rusher with 682 yards and 10 touchdowns, was named All-Purpose back first team. He also had two punt returns for touchdowns. Apsey was also a first-teamer at linebacker where he was the team’s third leading tackler. Stachnik was a first-team defensive back, who led the team with three interceptions, and a wide receiver. He was second in receptions. Other Lakers receiving first-team All-Conference were quarterback Carter Lee, back Anthony Czapek, linemen Matt Omerza and Wade Peplinski and center Nick Schweikart. Glen Lake’s other defenders on the first-team were lineman Dale Pleva and back Curtis Bunek. Defensive back Thomas Waning of Glen Lake was named honorable mention.

Suttons Bay’s Alex Crocker and Matt Pigg were named to the AllConference ﬁrst team. Crocker was the punter and placekicker. Pigg was a defensive lineman. The Norse had quarterback Sean Lammy, back Chase Pattison and lineman Jacob Anderson receive honorable mention on offense. Lineman Dakota Beaton and linebacker Shocko Shawandase were honorable mention on defense. Angers said raking in a lot of NW honors was a just reward for a memorable season. “What a great ride!” Angers said. “This season will be remembered for a long time. “They had such a great following all year long and I know it reminded the alumni of the Bill Hollenbeck days of long playoff runs. “This team has given all the younger players something to strive for — perfection.” The Lakers will hold their football banquet Sunday at 5 p.m. at The Homestead Resort.

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never turned back. Peplinski paced the team with 17 points followed by Brengman with 15 points and 12 rebounds. Katie Stowe had 11 points, including two, three-point baskets. Brown came off the bench and pulled down 10 boards and contributed six points. Turnovers and fouls were a challenge in the championship game of the Katie Heinz Tournament against Traverse City St. Francis on Nov. 28. The Lakers were tied with the Gladiators at the half with 18. St. Francis had an 11-point swing in the third to take the lead, but the Lakers managed to fight back to trail by just two with two minutes remaining. “They had a freshman who came in and hit a few three-pointers off the glass,” Bradford said. “We couldn’t put it away.” Brengman and Peplinski had 13 apiece in the loss. After tonight’s game at Suttons Bay, the Lakers play Tuesday at Kalkaska.

Norse look for victory after 2 losses

BEEDOSKAH STONEFISH, of Suttons Bay, dribbles the ball down the court in Tuesday’s home-opening loss with Lake City. Stonefish had 12 points for the Norse.

A young Suttons Bay girls basketball team is looking for its first win going into tonight’s Northwest Conference tip-off against Glen Lake. The 0-2 Norse fell to Lake City Tuesday, 50-33. Suttons Bay trailed 24-9 at the half, but played competitively in the last two quarters. “We played evenly with them (10-10) in the third quarter and were only outscored by two in the fourth,” coach Todd Hursey said. “It was a great second half and the girls kept battling down to the end.” Sophomore Jane Hursey led Suttons Bay with 14 points. Beedoskah Stonefish contributed 12. Saturday’s season opener vs. Grayling at Kingsley in the Northwest Conference/Lake Michigan Conference Challenge was the first varsity game for every girl on the squad. “It was the first night any of the girls played varsity,” Hursey said. “Considering that, they did a lot of great things.” The Norse fell to Grayling 61-37. Stonefish had 12 points in the loss. Andrea Emery had 11 points and nine rebounds. Delaney Kaufman had 21 boards. The Norse will be at Northport next Wednesday, Dec. 12.

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Glen Lake stands at 3-1 going into tonight’s Northwest Conference girls basketball opener at Suttons Bay. The Lakers rebounded from a loss to Traverse City St. Francis last week, with victories over Elk Rapids and East Jordan. In its home opener Tuesday, Glen Lake topped Elk Rapids, 53-49 in a physical battle. “They are a tough team,” said Laker coach Jason Bradford, referring to the Elks who are expected to contend for the Lake Michigan Conference title this season. “We’d get up by eight, nine or 10 points and then let them right back in it.” The Lakers started strong, leading 26-15 at the half. However, Elk Rapids came out in the third quarter and outscored the home team 13-10 and 21-17 in the final stanza, cutting the Lakers’ margin of victory to just four. Scotlyn Brengman led the Lakers

with 21 points making 12 of 17 from the line. Katie Stowe chipped in 10 points and Jordan Peplinski, seven. The Laker coach was pleased with the contributions from his deep bench, which includes Maddie Brown and Ty Fessell. “I can bring them in as subs and not miss a beat,” Bradford said. “That’s something we haven’t had in the past.” Brown pulled down 12 rebounds Tuesday. “She’s probably one of the smallest players on the court, but she’s scrappy,” Bradford said. The Lakers came out ready to play Saturday in the Lake Michigan Challenge at Kingsley. Glen Lake doubled-up on East Jordan, 56-28. Turnovers, a trouble-spot for the Lakers earlier in the week, were held to five in the non-conference outing. “The team worked hard at taking care of the ball and executed that well,” Bradford said. Glen Lake jumped out to a 19-9 advantage after one period and

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As for the All-State accolades, Olesnavage was a bit surprised. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Until I got to Leland, I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even know players in our area were getting it,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I had never heard of anyone getting them. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I got here, I saw Leland had a lot of them so it was in the back of my mind. Coach Glass didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t say I could get All-State, but it was implied if I worked hard.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I knew when we played against Brooke at GTA that she was a gifted athlete,â&#x20AC;? Glass said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I had no idea what her work ethic would be but given her athletic ability and our program, I believed that she would get some post season recognition.â&#x20AC;? The All-State recognition, however, wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t No. 1 among her Leland volleyball experiences. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The No. 1 highlight is being a part of the family at Leland,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Winning All-State is like a tie with winning our own tournament and regionals.â&#x20AC;? Osorio led the team in digs (513). â&#x20AC;&#x153;I felt that Maggie was a candidate for first team, too,â&#x20AC;? Glass said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is hard as a libero to get the recognition they deserve for all their contributions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Maggie is a first teamer in my eyes not only for her athletic skills but for all that she offers her teammates on and off the court.â&#x20AC;? Hunt, a middle hitter, led the team in blocks (42) and was second in kills (326) and aces (92). McKee, a setter, was the team leader in assists. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Andrea and Caitlin both contributed greatly to our success this season in different ways,â&#x20AC;? Glass noted. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Andrea became an all-around player this season and led us in blocks. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Caitlin was the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;quarterbackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; of our team as was called on to run our complicated offense and make critical decisions during matches.â&#x20AC;?

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worked my butt off.â&#x20AC;? She started using a jump serve while playing club volleyball a year ago. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was always a hard server, but the topspin just came naturally,â&#x20AC;? Olesnavage said. Olesnavage had several coaches over the years, including her mom, but nothing compared to the coaching she got from Glass and the rest of the Leland staff. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Coach Glass really knows what sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s talking about and she worked with me like a ton,â&#x20AC;? Olesnavage said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just about volleyball. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I grew as a person over the season.â&#x20AC;? This fall, Olesnavage also survived a bout with mononucleosis that kept her out of action for nearly three weeks. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At the beginning of the season, I was getting fatigued easily ... even in warmups,â&#x20AC;? Olesnavage recalled. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I thought I was just out of shape, but after one tournament I got a really bad sore throat. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a relief knowing what I had and as long as I had no complications, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be back.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wished we could have gotten the three weeks back because I think she would have been three weeks better than she is now,â&#x20AC;? Glass said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think Brooke has reached her true potential as a volleyball player. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If she does, she will shine at the collegiate level as well.â&#x20AC;? Olesnavage sat out the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only Northwest Conference loss at Kingsley, which led to a three-way tie for the league crown. However, she returned in time to help the Comets claim the district and regional titles. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I came back, I felt like I had more energy and more fire,â&#x20AC;? Olesnavage said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was just happy to be back and I wanted to make up for the time I had lost.â&#x20AC;? Olesnavage is still undecided where she will be next fall. She said she had several college visits planned.

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Leland netters earn All-State recognition Continued from Page 10 Olesnavage led the Comets in kills (563) and aces (153). She was second in blocks (21) and digs (278). â&#x20AC;&#x153;Brooke was respected around the state as a player who can take over a match,â&#x20AC;? Glass said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She is an excellent reflection of our program.â&#x20AC;? Olesnavage recalled the first time she entered the Leland gym. It was for the district tournament in 2009. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I had never heard of Leland until the districts,â&#x20AC;? Olesnavage recalled. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We called them the amazon girls. I was horrified with how good they were. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I thought after the match that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to go to this school, but never thought Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d ever be a part of the program.â&#x20AC;? Olesnavage and her sophomore sister, Jenna, live in Williamsburg. Their daily commute to school is an hour, one-way. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s four hours a day on the road for our family,â&#x20AC;? Olesnavage said, noting her mom drives Jenna to school while she starts her day at the Traverse Bay Area Career Tech Center. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think about it any more because it was so worth it.â&#x20AC;? Olesnavage, who said she came to Leland to â&#x20AC;&#x153;escape a lot of stuffâ&#x20AC;? that was going on at her old school, also said Leland players made her feel at home from the first day of practice. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It worked out perfectly ... my teammates were awesome and so welcoming,â&#x20AC;? Olesnavage said. Olesnavage said she started playing volleyball at 3 with her mother. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always loved volleyball and I remember my mom passing me the ball when I was physically able to hit it,â&#x20AC;? she said. Olesnavage, who recalls banging a lot of balls off her house before her grandpa built her a wall, said her mom coached her in elementary school. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I kind of grew up with volleyball,â&#x20AC;? she said â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was naturally better than my teammates at the lower levels, but I also

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MIKE FARESE elevates for a shot against GTA. played with the flu, led the Eagles with 10 points. Collin Platts tossed in eight, six in the final two minutes. Farese added five points. “We got mugged,” Bruder said trying to explain the second-half rout. “But Bickel hit three threes in a row there and that’s what happens when you have a young team. “If something goes wrong, they all go ahh.” Jonathan Mulder added nine points for the Bulldogs, who returned all five starters from last year. “They’ve got everyone back from last year, they’ll do well,” Bruder said. Bulldogs coach Shane Miller is hopeful. “This was a big game for us and having senior leaders makes a difference,” Miller said. “We tried to keep an up-tempo offense and keep the ball

moving around. “Robby hitting those threes in the third quarter helped.” *** Northport had a hard time ﬁnishing its game. Three of the seven players who dressed fouled out, including leading scorer Bill Stowe. Stowe had 15 points before exiting. Sophomore Jacob Brown added 10 points and six boards for the Wildcats and senior Armando Hernandez added eight points. Senior Zac Kalchik had seven boards and four blocked shots. “Our free throw shooting killed us,” said Huck, noting the Wildcats were only able to make 54 percent of their charity tosses. “We just couldn’t get them to fall. “And the breaks didn’t fall our way. We could never get back in the game.”

Glen Lake boys battle in loss to McBain Glen Lake’s boys basketball season got off to a tough start. Coach Todd Hazelton wouldn’t want it any other way. The Lakers dropped a 64-61 nonleague opener Monday at home to McBain. “It was two good teams and McBain made a couple more plays down the stretch than we did,” Hazelton said. “This is exactly why we schedule these games to test ourselves early and see what we need to work on. “I was very happy with our effort, if we keep that up we will be successful.”

Suttons Bay, another NW county team, opened its season last night at Elk Rapids. Leland, Suttons Bay and Glen Lake will return to action this weekend in the NWC/Lake Michigan Conference Challenge at Kalkaska. Glen Lake plays Boyne City on Friday while Leland takes on Elk Rapids. On Saturday, Suttons Bay plays Traverse City St. Francis. The Lakers, who lost to McBain 64-19 a year ago, got a 36-point, 13-rebound effort from senior Mike O’Brien. “Mike had a great game and his

teammates made great efforts in getting him the ball,” Hazelton said. “And Mike would be the ﬁrst to tell you that.” Carter Lee added 11 points and seven boards. Parker Kokowicz added a half dozen points. “I thought the team played,” Hazelton said. “It was the most physical game that I have ever coached, but was refereed extremely well. “Our kids were composed and executed very well. We just need to make a few more open shots and it will happen.”

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Bob Bruder figures over time that his young and inexperienced St. Mary boys basketball team will get better. For now, the second-year coach will settle for some better shooting. The Eagles made only 27 percent of their shots on opening night. The result Monday was a humbling 49-35 home-court loss to the home-schooled Traverse City Bulldog Athletic Association. “Wow! We can’t shoot like that,” said Bruder, tallying up the disappointing shot chart. “We’re 9-for-32 in the first half and only down by one. “Then we got 5-for-20 in the second. That’s youngness.” Meanwhile, Northport, the county’s other Cherryland Conferencer representative, didn’t fare well Tuesday in its opener at Baldwin. The Wildcats fell 50-36. “It didn’t go as well as I planned,” Northport coach Todd Huck said. “It was a rough night.” Northport or St. Mary are assured of getting back on the winning. They play each other Friday at St. Mary. The Eagles never led in their opener. They trailed 10-6 after eight minutes and were down 19-10 after a Robby Bickel’s three-pointer with just under five minutes left in the half. The Eagles, however, got back into the contest, closing with a 6-1 run. Drew Pobuda had two baskets in the spurt, including one just before the halftime buzzer. But St. Mary couldn’t keep the momentum. After two Mike Farese free throws cut the deficit to 30-27 with 3:37 left in the quarter, the Eagles went scoreless for over eight minutes. Bickel, who led the Bulldogs with 23 points, dropped in three straight threes to give the visitors a commanding 41-27 edge after three quarters. Junior Brandon McSawby, who

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Kasson seeks members for planning, appeals board An outgoing clerk was honored and the new clerk resigned from the township Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) in Kasson Township this week. The board voted unanimously Monday night to adopt a resolution of appreciation for former clerk Kathlyn Feys, who chose not to seek re-election last month. She held the position for 24 years. In related business the board accepted the resignation of new Clerk Traci Cruz from the township ZBA. Cruz was an at-large appointment on

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The efforts of a couple who own a business and commercial building in downtown Suttons Bay to have their property taxes lowered has paid off — in a big way. Michelle Murdick, who with her husband, Dale, own Murdick’s Fudge Shoppe, reports that they have won an appeal with the Michigan Tax Tribunal to have the assessment on their commercial building lowered. The result will be a much lower property tax bill. Michelle Murdick said that she expects Murdick’s Fudge will pay $2,500 less every year in property taxes. “It’s better late than never,” said Murdick. “We’re ﬁnally in line with where we should have been years ago.” It wasn’t easy, Murdick added, as the couple paid for an appraisal of their property by Grand Traverse Real Estate Appraisal to use as the basis of an appeal to reduce the parcel’s taxable value from $131,500 down to $82,500 — some 37 percent. The amounts theoretically represent onehalf of the fudge shop building’s value on the open market. It’s located at 209 St. Joseph St. State Tax Tribunal referee Lawrence P. Schweitzer cited the appraisal in recommending the lower assessment on July 18, and the Murdick’s received word last month that Schweitzer’s recommendation had been veriﬁed by the tax tribunal.

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7 p.m. — Alcoholics Anonymous: Leland Methodist Church, Leland. 7 p.m. — Al Anon meeting: Leland Methodist Church, Leland. 7 p.m. — Singing Circle: The Healing Place, $5 suggested donation; Northport. 7 p.m. — Northport Board of Education: Northport School. 7 p.m. — Suttons Bay Public Schools Board of Education: Elementary School upper level. 7:30 p.m. — Leland Township Board: Leland Township Library. 7:30 p.m. — Glen Lake Community Schools Board of Education: High School media center. TUESDAY 9 a.m. — Leelanau County Board of Commissioners Executive Committee: County Government Center, Suttons Bay. 11:30 a.m. — Senior lunch at the Friendship Community Center: 2713314 for cost and reservation info.; 201 W. Broadway, Suttons Bay. 12 noon — Alcoholics Anonymous: 256-9724 for more info.; St. Mary Church basement, St. Mary Street, Lake Leelanau. 1:45-4 p.m. — Leelanau County Family Coordinating Council: Binsfeld Resource Center, Lake Leelanau. 3:30-4:30 p.m. — Learn to Knit Workshop: All supplies included; space limited, sign up at library; Suttons Bay-Bingham District Library. 5-6:30 p.m. — Empire Area Food Pantry: Glen Lake Community Reformed Church, Burdickville Road, Maple City. 6:30-7:30 p.m. — Ancient Eastern Exercise and Breathing Classes: 2284030 for more info.; Leland Township Library, Cedar St., Leland. 7 p.m. — Leelanau Township Board: Leelanau Township Hall, Northport. 7:30 p.m. — Empire Township Board: Empire Township Hall. 7:30 p.m. — Cleveland Township Board: Cleveland Township Hall,

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Leelanau teachers Continued from Page 1 tors, were identified as effective. Just over three percent of secondary teachers were identified as minimally effective and 6.67 were rated as ineffective. Teacher ratings were higher at the elementary level where 37 percent of instructors were identified as highly effective. Just over 59 percent were identified as effective. None were considered minimally effective. However 3.7 percent were in the lowest performance category. “One of the most important things I do is teacher evaluations,” Glen Lake Secondary Principal Konrad Molter said. “I ask myself, ‘Would I want this person teaching my child?’ If they can live up to this standard, that’s great.” The evaluation method used is specific to each school district as the state has yet to develop a standard. At Glen Lake the process was developed collaboratively between administration and teachers. It includes a series of meetings before and after a classroom observation, as well as the observation itself. One of the issues to be considered as part of the evaluation is student growth, according to the new law. Other areas that may be included are classroom management and instruction. Instructors found to be less than effective are provided an individualized development plan that sets out how a teacher can improve. Beginning next year, administrators will inform parents in writing if a teacher taught by their child has been found to be minimally effective or ineffective for two consecutive years, the new law states. Forty-five teachers were evaluated at Suttons Bay School — 24 at the secondary level and 21 in the lower grades. The greatest percentage of the elementary teachers employed there, some 76 percent, were found to be highly effective. Just over 19 percent

were classified as effective and 4.7 percent were minimally effective. None of the 21 elementary teachers was identified as ineffective. Half of the high school teachers evaluated were in the highest efficacy group. Nearly that percentage, 41.6 percent, were considered effective by an administrator. Just over 4 percent were identified as being minimally effective. The same percentage were considered ineffective. “In the old days, evaluations were more of a checklist. This is more of a narrative,” Suttons Bay secondary Principal Raphael Rittenhouse said. “There’s a lot more work upfront in terms of establishing goals … but it provides clarity for the rest of the year.” All teachers at the county’s two smallest public schools were found to be at least effective. More than three quarters of the 34 Leland teachers evaluated were deemed highly effective. The remainder was considered effective. Superintendent Jason Stowe said the new requirements haven’t been a “big shift” for his administration. “The big difference is the ‘highly effective’ rating,” Stowe said. “We have high quality teachers … There’s no one we want to get rid of.” All 20 teachers at Northport Public School are effective, according to reports provided to the Michigan Department of Education. Repeated calls to superintendent Jeff Tropf seeking information for how the process was carried out in Northport were not returned. Overall, other administrators said, implementation of the new provisions has fostered an air of cooperation rather than adversity. “I don’t know of any teacher who doesn’t want to improve,” Molter said.

Former health director seeks to clear name Continued from Page 1 “If a public employee believes false statements resulted in them being disciplined improperly they may request this hearing,” said Nicholas Roumel of Nacht, Roumel, Salvatore, Blanchard & Walker, P.C. in Ann Arbor. “We feel he deserves this hearing.” Crawford was demoted and his salary cut in half after he was accused of having “excessive personal contact” over a 1 1/2-year period with a specific female employee that went “far beyond” what was needed to perform his job, according to board meeting minutes. Activities reported were limited to the Benzie Resource Center in Benzonia. Although the specific agenda for the meeting has yet to be set, Roumel said department officials hope to limit its length to an hour. Health department legal counsel has also requested that there be no questioning of the former director’s accuser or witnesses. Crawford will be at the meeting along with his attorney and wife, Liz, who has stood beside him throughout the ordeal. “He’ll have his wife and family there to support him; others who have worked with him in his professional life and members of the community,” Roumel said. In addition, more than 40 letters of support will be presented to the Board of Health. Crawford’s attorney called accusations made by female staff members “grossly exaggerated” and potentially defamatory. “There’s no evidence to support these public accusations,” Roumel said. Allegations contained in a report compiled by Health Board attorney Bryan Graham, stated that Crawford had “excessive personal contact” with his accuser that included:

• Waiting in his car until a female employee arrived for work and then walking near her while attempting to engage her in conversation. • Following the female employee to her car at the end of the work day while attempting to engage in conversation. • Leaving his work area to have direct, close contact with the female “almost every time” she was in the coffee area. The contact is alleged to have occurred at least once while a conference call was in progress, during clinics, during meetings in which the employee was a participant and in the employee’s work area. “He’s done nothing but provide loyal service and has been unfairly maligned,” Crawford’s attorney said. “I question the motives of those who have come forward and led the public effort to demote him.” Roumel said he hopes to come away from the meeting with accusations retracted and some resolution with regard to his client’s demotion. “We invite the board to sit down, roll up their sleeves and come to some agreement,” Roumel said. “Otherwise, we may consider legal action.” As health officer, Crawford’s salary was $78,412. His salary fell to $39,702 with the demotion. The drop in income, not to mention the accusations of sexual harassment, have dramatically effected Crawford, his attorney said. “It’s messed up everything he’s worked for all his life,” Roumel said. Crawford worked for the TriCounty Health Department from June 1976 through Oct. 1, 1996 when the Benzie-Leelanau District Health Department was formed. He was appointed health officer on Jan. 1, 1999. Personnel health director Jenifer Murray replaced Crawford as director of the department.

Section 1, Page 19 CROSS-COUNTRY SKI trail grooming equipment, intended for use at Sugar Loaf Resort, will be turned over to a ski club outside the county because the Sugar Loaf Mountain Club has abandoned its effort to obtain a lease from Sugar Loaf Resort’s owner. Preparing a grooming device for transport Tuesday were, from left, Erik Zehender, Curt Peterson, Clayton Ball and Dale Scheiern.

Skiing out, fingers point Continued from Page 1 enlisted the aid of an experienced ski lift mechanic who indicated he believed he could bring one of the ski lifts back to life in time to offer limited downhill skiing this season. One of the sticking points in negotiations between SLMC and Wickstrom last year appeared to be the length of a proposed lease. Wickstrom appeared to favor a shorter-term lease while SLMC representatives insisted on a longerterm lease that they said was required to obtain appropriate insurance coverage. Zehender said he was disappointed that local units of government were not taking a more active role in trying to

revive Sugar Loaf, which has been closed for skiing since March 2000. Zehender said he tried to convince the county’s Parks and Recreation Commission to purchase the ski-trail grooming equipment, and the county’s Economic Development Corporation to do more to encourage the sale and redevelopment of Sugar Loaf. A former member of both the Parks and Recreation Commission and the EDC, Zehender announced last month that he no longer planned to serve on either of those two bodies. In 2009, following a series of public “visioning sessions,” the Leelanau County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority prepared a comprehensive plan to redevelop Sugar Loaf Resort by

offering potential buyers and redevelopers a variety of tax advantages, grants and low interest loans. More recently, officials of Cleveland Township, where most of the resort property is located, persuaded the Leelanau County Construction Code Authority to inspect the resort and order that work be accomplished to repair and safeguard the facility. Much of that work has been accomplished. Earlier this year, Wickstrom re-listed Sugar Loaf Resort for sale for $5.7 million through a local real estate agent. She acquired the resort in 2005 from a corporation controlled by the wife of a former owner of the resort, Remo Polselli. The Polsellis still control mortgages on the resort.

Book closed; weather good for grapes The year 2012 will go in the books as one of the best grape-growing season on record on the Leelanau Peninsula. County vintners have concluded their grape harvest, and fruit is in the fermentation process. “The nice warm weather and the dry summer are fantastic for wine grapes,” said Matt Gregory of Chateau de Leelanau, whose 25 1/2 acres include 11 varieties of red and white wine grapes “If you have a cooler, damp summer you wind up with fruit not quite where you want it.” Like other fruit growers, vintners are greatly dependant on weather conditions. And they are thankful for weather conditions that increased sugar content and limited disease. “Mother Nature she has been kind to us in Leelanau County,” said Dan Matthies of Chateau Fontaine in Lake Leelanau. “2012 is one of the best harvests ever.” According to Matthies, 2003 was the worst on record for Leelanau County wineries. And short crops in 2008 and 2009 provided nice grapes, but not in abundance. “This year will produce some wonderful, award-winning wines,”

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Matthies said. The notoriety gained with Sleeping Bear Dunes topping the list of most beautiful places in America in August 2011, has increased interest in what Leelanau wineries have to offer. “Since I’ve been involved, I’ve seen a steady increase in wine tourism,” Gregory said. “And with Sleeping Bear … I definitely saw a jump in visitors.” To many wine lovers, the variety and quality of product available here, in the Midwest, is surprising. “They’ve been to Napa, Sonoma and the Finger Lakes and are shocked to find great wines in Leelanau County,” Gregory said. Visitors often take a little bit of the county home with them as a souvenir and seasonal residents take even more with them as they return to their “winter” abode. “This year we had someone come in and buy nine cases to take to their home in Arizona,” Matthies said. “They want to serve Michigan wine when friends come over and didn’t want to run out.” At this time of year people are also taking advantage of a relatively recent court decision which allows the sale of Michigan wines across state lines. “We can ship to state’s that accept our wines,” Matthies said. Chateau Fontaine wine has been shipped to destinations in California,

(as of Wednesday morning) Snowfall this week —1.5” By same day in 2011— 2” Snowfall this season—5.5” For the month — 1.5” Season’s record snowfall (Since 1955-56) 231 inches in 1995-96 (December record 86.6”—1989) In December, 2011 — 2” In December, 2010 — 37” In December, 2009 — 54” In December, 2008 — 80” In December, 2007 — 36” In December, 2006 — 27” In December, 2005 — 64.5” In December, 2004 — 53.5” In December, 2003 — 19” In December, 2002 — 11.5” In December, 2001 — 31”

Texas and Florida. States where Michigan wines are not allowed to be shipped include Maryland and Pennsylvania. — by Amy Hubbell

Keep those toys here; donate now The coordinator of the annual Toys for Tots campaign in Leelanau County is reminding residents that tomorrow is the last day that any toys collected in the county will be distributed exclusively to Leelanau County children. “All new and unwrapped toys placed in one of our drop off locations in Leelanau County before Friday, Dec. 7 will be given to Leelanau County children,” said campaign coordinator Karen Frederickson. “Toys collected in the county between Dec. 8 and Dec. 15 will be given to organizations and children in one of our neighboring counties,” she said. Fredrickson said that toy donations so far this year appear to be down compared to last year, not only in Leelanau County but in neighboring counties as well. “The deadline for distribution is fast approaching,” Fredrickson said. There are Toys for Tots drop off sites at 27 locations throughout Leelanau County. Anyone seeking more information may contact Fredrickson at 2713620.

In December, 2000 — 72” In December, 1999—28” In December, 1998—23” In December, 1997—71/2” In December, 1996—39” In December, 1995—65” In December, 1994—51/2” In December, 1993—431/2” In December, 1992—42” In December, 1991—361/2” In December, 1990—39” In December, 1989—86.6” In December, 1988—58” November Snowfall—(1”) (November record 43”—1995) October Snowfall—(0”) (October record 5”—1969)

(Measurements taken at Suttons Bay Road Commission Garage)

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ROB TURNEY, from left, Jack Goodnow, Karen Van Nort, Ron Smith, Susan McConnell, Trish Vanderploeg, Cory Woessner and Claire Shipley line up on stools as they play their parts in “The 39 Steps,” the season two opener of Readers’ Theater, presented Saturday and Sunday by the Glen Arbor Art Association.

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PETER VAN NORT reads from the script of “The 39 Steps.” Van Nort took on several roles that included the announcer, master of ceremonies and a policeman.

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It was standing room only for the season two opener of the Glen Arbor Art Association’s Readers’ Theater, held at the association’s small studio and office building on Pine Street. Good thing the laid-back style of theater doesn’t require elaborate sets, costume changes or even a stage. All the 13-member cast needed for the presentation of “The 39 Steps” was a challenge from director Teddy House, who had some of the actors sitting in the audience. Readers’ Theater has the cast dressed in black and sitting on stools lined up in front of the audience. Another two members sit behind a small screen and provide loud gunshots, screams and other sound effects that have audience members jumping out of their seats in the intimate setting. “I remember seeing this and I loved it,” House said of the play. “I was really excited to have the opportunity to direct.” While House acted in last year’s Readers’ Theater, this was her first time trying her hand at directing. The all-local cast made her job easier, House said. “There’s so much talent here,” she said. “The 39 Steps,” described as a melodrama in two acts, is based on a 1915 novel by Scottish author John Buchan and a 1935 film by Alfred Hitchcock. The script, adapted for radio, originally aired on the Lux Radio Theater in 1937. The pre-World War II story takes place in England and Scotland. The plot has the main character, Richard Hannay, accused of murder and hiding from police while he tries to clear his name. Along the way he uncovers information about The (Concluded on Page 8)

More music to the ears — Christmas concert kicks off weekend events By Amy Hubbell Of The Enterprise staff

Once again there will be plenty of holiday activities this weekend in Leelanau County. The fun begins Friday night in Northport when the Leelanau Children’s Choir and Leelanau Youth Ensemble present their 20th annual Madrigal Christmas Concert. The brainchild of Paula Robertson and her late husband Gordon, the Children’s Choir began with eight eager singers under the direction of Margaret Bell. In the years following, and with the support of hundreds of community members, the Leelanau

Children’s Choir grew into two choirs: the Children’s Choir (for elementary and middle school-age children) and the Youth Ensemble (for high school-age children). The choirs now include more than 40 members from all over Leelanau County. “It really is a remarkable thing to listen to the children, new and returning, come together each fall and blend their voices,” said Bell. For 13 weeks leading up to the concert, children work on diction, breathing techniques, and musical harmony while singing in Latin, Italian, German, and English. “They sing pieces that build both musical skill and performance poise,” said Bell of the holiday

concert repertoire. “It is a mix of beautiful, traditional holiday songs woven together into a Madrigal theme—perfect for ushering in the Christmas season.” Two decades ago when the choirs began, there weren’t as many activities vying for children’s time and attention. “It was a simpler time,” Bell said. But one thing has not changed. “Our members have always come together to share the love of music and performing,” Bell said. “Children are naturally drawn to an environment where they are expected to strive for excellence. They dedicate themselves to the choir because singing matters deeply to them. And our

group becomes like a family because we all share that dedication.” Indeed, many choir alumni will be returning over the course of this year to be a part of rehearsals and performances as the choir celebrates its 20th anniversary. One of the original choir members, Meredith Aleccia, will be singing in the concert this Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the Northport Community Arts Center. Tickets are available in advance at Leelanau Books in Leland; at Dog Ears Books in Northport; at The Painted Bird in Suttons Bay; and at the door at a cost of $15 for adults and $5 for students. There is no charge for those 5 and under. (Concluded on Page 8)

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The organizer of the Audubon Society’s annual Christmas Bird Count in Leelanau County is asking birders to join him in the world’s longest-running citizen science effort on Monday, Dec. 17. Birder-watcher Matt Winkler has participated in the Leelanau Christmas Bird Count (CBC) for four years and became the official “compiler” of the local effort last year. The Audubon Society’s CBC is in its 113th year and involves tens of thousands of volunteer “birders” counting various species of birds throughout North America and South America. The CBC season runs from Dec. 14 through Jan. 5 each year. Winkler selected Dec. 17 as the date for Leelanau County.

The count area is represented by a circle centered on Lake Leelanau encompassing much of Leelanau County. The circle includes portions of West Grand Traverse Bay, Lake Michigan, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Lime Lake and Little Traverse Lake, each covering a variety of habitats. “I’m looking forward to yet another successful and fun CBC,” Winkler said. “I’m always looking for more count volunteers, so please feel free to contact me with any questions or if you are interested in counting,” Winkler said in a news release. Winkler can be reached via email at mpwinkler22@yahoo.com. Audubon Society representatives said they expect to spot a changing array of species this year because of the effects of climate change on the production of seeds eaten by some species.

In particular, seed-eating grosbeaks, finches and nuthatches are ranging farther south during the winter because of a lack of food in Canadian forests. “Binocular Brigades” have been fanning out across the U.S. around Christmas for more than a century to survey local bird populations, providing useful data for scientists trying to understand the environment. “CBC data are becoming increasingly important not only in documenting current climate change but in predicting the future effects of climate change on North American bird populations,” Audubon president and CEO David Yarnold said in a news release. “I couldn’t be prouder of the 60,000 plus volunteers who contribute each year.” Yarnold noted that the bird count is the largest, longest running animal census on the planet.

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Patti Shaffran Resident in county since: Born and raised here and no desire to leave. Age and birthplace: Age 49. Traverse City. Occupation: Administrative Assistant, St. Mary School. Marital status: Married to Pat Shaffran. We have two boys, Tyler, 20, and Nick, 18. You live in Leelanau County because: It’s beautiful — God’s country! Both of our families are here. I just could not imagine Pat and I raising our boys anywhere else. Last good movie you saw: “The Kings Speech.” Last good book you read: I don’t have a lot of time to read — or my energy prevents it. I rely on my sister for reading recommendations. The last book I read was “Left to Tell.” It’s an amazing story about a woman who survived the Rwandan Genocide. If you could trade places with one person for a day, who would that be: Mother Teresa of Calcuttta. One of my favorite quotes of her’s “Unless life is lived for others, it is not worthwhile.” She deﬁnitely lived her life for others! Things important to you that you have accomplished so far: Being able to stay in Leelanau

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Environmental health fees were increased last week by the BenzieLeelanau District Health Department. The Board of Health unanimously voted last Thursday to retroactively increase fees for Leelanau County by 3 percent, and 6 percent for Benzie County property owners. During the 2012-13 ﬁscal year which began Oct. 1, Leelanau County approved a $272,998 appropriation, up 2.85 percent from this year. Benzie County Board of Commissioners was asked to increase its appropriation by 3.21 percent to $208,747 — a total increase of $18,142. However, the Benzie County Board, as in years past, did not approve the increase. Therefore, the department will collect the shortage through user’s fees. Effective Nov. 1, the fee for a combined well/septic permit jumped to $490 in Leelanau County; $524 in Benzie. An on-site septic tank fee of $126 will be collected in Leelanau; $140 in Benzie. The fee to appeal a department decision to the Environmental Health Board of Appeals went up to $446 in Benzie County. The same appeal in Leelanau County is $18 less at $428. Alternative sewage treatment system fees were also increased in each member county. Leelanau property owners will now pay $985. Benzie County applicants will pay $1,032 for the same permit. The cost of well and septic site plans for subdivisions increased by about $35 in Leelanau County to $1,197; $76 in Benzie County, pushing the fee to $1,270. The fee for subdivisions with 20 or fewer home sites. An additional $50 per site was added to the costs in Leelanau; $55 in Benzie. Food service fees were increased in both counties. The annual food license fee for facilities which seat 50 people or less is $330 and $335 respectively in Leelanau and Benzie. The charge for restaurants seating 51 to 100 is $476 in Leelanau and $8 more in Benzie County. Some $626 will be charged for Leelanau County establishments serving 101 or more. The fee for the same permit in Benzie County is $639. Each food license fee include a $28 state fee, according to the fee schedule. In other business during the hourlong meeting held at the Benzie-County Resource Center the board: • Approved out-of-state travel for (Concluded on Page 4)

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Pa ents who have had an epidural steroid treatment since May 21, 2012, may be at risk of developing spinal meningi s. A compounding pharmacy in Massachuse s is under inves ga on by the Centers for Disease Control and the Food and Drug Administra on for manufacturing contaminated methylprednisolone acetate. A orney Daniel Myers is inves ga ng possible lawsuits against the compounding pharmacy involved in this outbreak.

taxes paid by the mortgager from an escrow account. Those who wish to pay taxes in person to the Suttons Bay Township treasurer may do so at the same location as last year: 321 St. Joseph Ave., Suite C, in what is commonly known as the “Radio Shack Plaza” on M-22 in downtown Suttons Bay. The mailing address remains the same: P.O. Box 457, Suttons Bay, MI 49682. Earlier this year, the township purchased a 2,500 square-foot office building formerly occupied by a title company at 95 Fourth Street in the “Hansen Plaza” near the south end of the Village of Suttons Bay. Township officials hope to relocate their offices into the newly renovated building by early next year.

ISEA seeking instructors, new education head The Inland Seas Education Association (ISEA) is seeking volunteer instructors for the 2013 “schoolship” season. The association is also seeking a new education director. Following his ﬁrst year in the position, Tim Davis, Ph.D., recently accepted a research position with the Canada Centre for Inland Waters in Burlington, Ontario. Meanwhile, ISEA executive director, Capt. Tom Kelly, will give a recap of the 2012 season and ﬁndings made by students aboard the schoolships Inland Seas and Manitou. His free presentation, open

to the public, will be made on Wednesday, Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. at the Inland Seas Education Center on Dame Street on the waterfront in downtown Suttons Bay. Volunteer instructor training has been scheduled to begin next month, offering trainees a choice of attending either Wednesday evening or Saturday morning training sessions. Training begins either Saturday, Jan. 5, or Wednesday, Jan. 9, and runs through Saturday, Feb. 2 or Wednesday, Feb. 6. Held at Northwestern Michigan University’s Water Studies Institute, Saturday sessions will run from 9

Bingham OKs variance for cidery The Bingham Township Zoning Board of Appeals last week granted a variance that will allow a Hilltop Road property owner to build a cidery. Property owner Mark Korzon hopes to build a cidery on his parcel at 10530 E. Hilltop Road in Bingham Township but has only 330 feet of frontage on the road. The township zoning ordinance requires that properties in the Rural Residential District have a minimum of 350 feet of road frontage for such activities to be allowed. The Bingham ZBA voted 5-0 at its

Nov. 29 meeting to grant Korzon a 20-foot variance from the zoning ordinance. Ofﬁcials pointed out that when the township authorizes the split of a 40-acre agricultural parcel into identical 10-acre parcels, the result in most cases is four parcels with just 330 feet of road frontage. In addition to approving Korzon’s variance request, the Bingham ZBA also forwarded a recommendation to the township Planning Commission that a zoning ordinance amendment be considered to reduce the road frontage requirement to 330 feet.

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Contrary to earlier reports, Suttons Bay Township treasurer Cathy Herman will collect winter taxes in person at the township’s current office rather than in a new office building that is still being renovated. At the township board’s regular monthly meeting in November, Herman announced — prematurely, it turns out — that she would set up a card table in a new office building in Hansen Plaza for the entire winter tax collection period after Dec. 1 rather than confuse taxpayers about where they should pay their taxes depending on when they pay. “It turns out that we won’t have

an occupancy permit for our new office building until after tax collection has begun and I won’t be able to collect taxes at the new location until we do have an occupancy permit,” Herman said. Herman said that officials of the Leelanau County Construction Code Authority made it clear that she cannot conduct business at the new location until renovation work has been completed, final inspections have been conducted, and an occupancy permit has been issued. “We’re sending out a notice about this with the tax bills so everybody who pays property taxes in Suttons Bay Township will get the right word,” Herman said. Many people who have a mortgage on their property have their

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New state trail bypasses county, but has impact A new proposed state hiking and biking trail — 599 miles long — won’t include Leelanau County, but such a trail would have an impact here. Julie Clark, executive director of the Traverse Area Recreation and Transportation (TART) Trails, Inc., said Gov. Rick Snyder’s plan to create a hiking and biking trail stretching from Detroit to Ironwood will help bring attention and more riders to the 60 miles of TART Trails. Snyder announced last week that he wants to build trails from Belle Isle park to the Wisconsin border in the western Upper Peninsula. The idea was one of the recommendations from a Michigan State Parks and Outdoor Recreation Blue Ribbon Panel which Clark served on. “I think it’s a great recognition of how important trails are to Michigan as a form of recreation and economic development,” Clark said of the plan. “And the governor gets that ... that trails connect communities in Michigan. “It’s really exciting and we’re thrilled to see that the governor is shining the spotlight on the trails.” The plan would build on existing trails. Snyder is directing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to work with private and nonproﬁt partners to make the full route a reality. According to the Detroit Free Press, the project would need 81.5 miles of new trails in the Lower Peninsula and 152 miles in the Upper Peninsula. “What gets TART and other trail groups excited is that Michigan is already the No. 1 trail state in the nation,” Clark said. “And this new trail is a really great example of taking it to the next level.” Clark said she was pleased that Snyder was following up on the need for more trails. “The governor is making the same conclusion as the Blue Ribbon Panel — that we need to do a better job of connecting communities and businesses,” she said. Although the plan is to build more trails on the east side of the state, Clark said the long-range goal goes further. “It’s more than just main lines and connections,” she said. “It’s just as much about the spurs.” Clark said TART is already working on developing connections that will include Leelanau County. “We’re building a trail from Acme to Elk Rapids and we’re working on one from the Sleeping Bear Dunes Lakeshore to Leland and to the Betsie River,” she said. “It’s now just a hop, skip and a jump.” Clark said the connections along with the new statewide trail will help bring more tourists to the Grand Traverse area, including Leelanau County. “Trails are great, but the connections are what bring people into the area,” she said. “And people can’t get enough.

“We get calls all the time, ‘When are you going to connect to ...’” Clark said after the trail in Suttons Bay Village is completed next year, TART will explore site plans for expanding trails to Northport. Earlier this year, the ﬁnal 6.5 miles of

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Nov. 28, 4:57 p.m. — Empire Township — Raccoon walking around on bridge, now looks like it has curled up for a nap on the bridge. Appears OK. Ushered along. Thursday, 11:14 a.m. — Suttons Bay Township — Catalytic converter sawed off Dodge pickup. Friday, 2:55 p.m. — Kasson Township —At least six horses on E. Kasson between Wright and Tager roads. Monday, 9:16 a.m. — Solon Township — Caller getting a number of calls from a person with a heavy accent asking for banking account number for a medical card. Monday, 11:38 a.m. — Suttons Bay Township — Caller reporting that her handicapped parking pass and change from her center console were taken from her vehicle. Monday, 2:37 p.m. — Empire Township — Caller reporting several dogs chasing deer on his property. Couple of

Raymond J. Hulbert, 26, of 1423 W. Kasson Center Rd., Maple City — Defended to get a substance abuse assessment with sentencing reset for Dec. 21 at 10 a.m. Jonathan L. Twocrow, 20, of 10037 E. Fort Rd., Suttons Bay — Pleaded not guilty during video arraignment to second-offense operation without a license and possession of marijuana; $500 bond; ordered not to consume or be in the possession of alcohol of marijuana; preliminary hearing set for Dec. 14. Rachel M. Woodruff, 26, of 438 Emerson Rd., Traverse City — Sentenced after pleading guilty to operating while intoxicated; to serve one day in jail with credit for one day served and three days community service in lieu of six in jail; $100 ﬁne; $800 costs; $75 to crime victim’s fund; $50 judicial fee; $125 arresting agency fee; ordered not to consume or be in the possession of alcohol (except for work); must complete a Women’s Basic Awareness Group; submit to morning Breathalyzer; and follow all court orders including the payment of all moneys owed the court. Jill A. Lievense, 27, of 1222 Arbutus Ct., Traverse City — Pleaded not guilty to one count of operating while intoxicated; bond continued; ordered not to consume or be in the possession of alcohol and submit to random Breathalyzer. James H. Landry, 65, of 10017 E. Cherry Bend Rd., Traverse City — Sentenced after pleading guilty to use of a controlled substance; 365 days probation; ﬁnes and costs waived; $75 to crime victim’s fund; $50 judicial fee; $294 court-appointed attorney fees; ordered not to be in the possession of illegal drugs; not to enter bars or behave in a violent, threatening, intimidating or harassing manner toward anyone; continue treatment with Community Mental Health and pass drug testing twice monthly. Dawn M. Mork, 48, 110 E. Fifth St., Northport — Sentenced after pleading guilty to failure to stop after a collision; to perform three days of community service in lieu of six days in jail; $75 crime victim’s fund; $50 judicial fee; $294 to court-appointed attorney; ordered to not consume or be in the possession of alcohol or illegal drugs nor to operate a vehicle after their consumption; must not behave in a violent, threat-

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Thomas H. Carr, 63, of 317 Wayland Ave., East Lansing — Pleaded guilty to driving under the influence of liquor; sentenced to six additional days in jail with credit for three days served; Breathalyzer twice daily; probation continued; to be reassessed for inpatient or intensive outpatient treatment with assessment to probation officer. Stephanie M. Carsten, 31, of 456 Main St., Lake Leelanau — Preliminary hearing on counts of third-offense drunken driving, operating on a suspended license and malicious destruction of a building equal to $200 or more. Attorney requests adjournment to determine whether defendant is a candidate for sobriety court; bond continued. Christopher R. Ortega, 48, 401 S. Woodshire Lane, Suttons Bay — Defendant waives right to a jury trial. Bench trial set for Feb. 1. Dustin T. Popa, 23, of 2790 E. Popa Rd., Cedar — Pleaded not guilty to one count of operating with a blood alcohol content of greater than .17 and reckless driving; bond continued; pretrial conference set for Dec. 14. Cynthia M. Andrews, 66, of 4515 E. Duck Lake Rd., Lake Leelanau — Pleaded guilty in a plea agreement to driving with a suspended license; fines and costs waived; $75 to crime victim’s fund; judicial fee waived. Jared James Chouinard, 19, of 529 Monroe St., Traverse City — Pleaded not guilty to operating while intoxicated and use of marijuana; bond continued with defendant submitting to urine screening and morning PBTS. Pretrial conference set for Dec. 7. Robert L. Roubal, 52, of 10143 E. Hilltop Rd., Suttons Bay — Sentenced after pleading guilty to larceny of less than $200; to complete five days community service in lieu of 10 days in jail; $100 fine; $200 costs; $75 crime victim’s fund; $50 court-appointed attorney fees; ordered not to behalf in a violent of threatening, intimidating or harassing manner toward anyone; must completed theft therapy; to follow all court orders included paying all monies owed the court. Leanne M. Rice, 24, of 67 N. Eagle Hwy., Lake Leelanau — Pleaded guilty to a probation violation; three additional days in jail; probation continued with daily morning Breathalyzer.

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A 23-year-old Suttons Bay woman was injured in a one-car crash early Saturday morning in Suttons Bay Township, police say. The woman was northbound on Jacobson Road about 4:30 a.m. when her vehicle ran off the road to the right, hit the ditch, rolled over and struck a tree. She sought her own treatment. Undersheriff Scott Wooters said alcohol may have a played a role in the accident. The woman’s name was withheld pending possible charges.

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Old county jail doors among items in sheriff’s new display By Patti Brandt Of The Enterprise staff

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SHERIFF MIKE Oltersdorf works on installing three old jail doors in the lobby of the Sheriff’s Office that will be part of a historical display. The doors were salvaged from the former jail in Leland.

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collected are now worth more than $100, he said, and they all have a story. Many have been donated by family members of deceased law enforcement officers. “How neat is it that for different families to give up prized possessions?” Oltersdorf said. “They carried these for years. They really became a part of them. They’re really personal.”

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When the new Leelanau County sheriff takes over in January, he will have a few new jail cells, though they’ll only be for display. Installed in the lobby of the Sheriff’s Office, three jail doors with working locks are being put up by Sheriff Michael Oltersdorf, who will retire at the end of his term on Dec. 31. The doors were salvaged by Oltersdorf from the old jail, located in Leland and razed in 2004. The doors have been in his garage since then. “I’ve been wanting to do this forever and never had the time,” said Oltersdorf, who was busy last week framing in some walls around the doors. The doors are placed about a foot and a half out from the lobby wall to create a sort of open-ended hallway. People will be able to walk behind them, try keys out and see what it feels like to be “locked up.” For some, peering out of the jail bars may be a walk down memory lane. Oltersdorf, who has been with the Leelanau County Sherriff’s Office for 21 years, 16 of them as sheriff, remembers moving out of the old jail, which was built in 1959. “The last day we were at that jail I stood there with my hands out,” he said. “Certainly everybody would love to have a key or two for remembrance.” Born and raised in Ann Arbor, Oltersdorf moved to Leelanau County in 1990. He’s been collecting police miscellania for about 38 years. He wanted about 30 feet of bars from the old jail, but when he went to get them they had already been demolished. A history buff at heart, Oltersdorf says that is what happens to a lot of equipment from law enforcement days gone by — a new sheriff comes in and all the stuff from the former sheriff is thrown out. “Who knows what’s out there that someone may have that could be on display forever,” he said. Not so for Oltersdorf, who has created display cases for old badges, a wrist claw, lead-filled blackjacks and a booking log from the 1980s. He even has a set of keys cadged from the jail that was torn down in 1959. And he’ll be donating his own badge for display at the office. “It’s a way for the community to see things that are pretty rare, really,” Oltersdorf said. “The good thing is you don’t even need to be incarcerated to view these.” One of Oltersdorf’s prized possessions, which he plans to leave on display at the office, is a 1950s-era .25-caliber semi-automatic pistol that once belonged to J. Edgar Hoover. The gun was donated to Oltersdorf by local resident Bud Summerfield, whose father, Arthur Summerfield, was the 54th Postmaster General of the United States, having been appointed by former president Dwight D. Eisenhower. Washington D.C. was a little wilder back then, Oltersdorf said, and Arthur Summerfield was given the gun for

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More music to the ears Continued from Page 1 That same evening, another holiday tradition dating just as far back will continue at the Friendship Community Center in Suttons Bay. “Celebrate”, the 20th annual wine & appetizer party will be held from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the Friendship Center on Broadway. A silent auction, featuring trees and gift baskets of all kinds, will begin at 11 a.m. today; continue through 7 tonight and resume at 11 a.m. Friday, concluding at 9 p.m. Admission of $5 to $10 per person is suggested. All proceeds will benefit the center, which serves as a gathering place for senior citizens in the community. On Saturday, the Best For Kids Committee will host its annual holiday bake sale and bazaar at the Willowbrook Mill in Northport. Homemade baked goods and gift items — including hummus made using the recipe from the late Basil Antenucci, will be sold from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Antenucci, a staunch advocate for early childhood education, passed away a year ago. Later that evening Northport merchants will host an open house and tree lighting at Nagonaba and Waukazaoo Streets. The ceremony will begin at

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5:45 p.m. with music by the Village Voices and Northport Community Band. Saturday is also the date of the inaugural Provemont Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair. More than 40 vendors will showcase their wares at the event, scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the VFW Post in Lake Leelanau. Santa will make an appearance and there will be a raffle with great prizes. All funds raised will benefit the VFW Post. Further information is available at www.lakeleelanaufair.com. Also Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., local artist Benjamin Maier will host his third annual ceramics open house, benefitting his alma mater, The Pathfinder School. Thirty percent of his sales that day will go to the school. Maier’s studio is located one-quarter mile south of Crain Hill Road on Co. Rd. 633. Later that night, beginning at 4:30 p.m., the Empire Eagles will host An Evening of Holiday Cheer at the Friendly Tavern in Empire. The night will include a buffet dinner, music from 7 to 10 p.m. by BoBassa, a silent auction and cash raf-

THE 20TH annual Madrigal Christmas concert performed by the Leelanau Children’s Choir and Youth Ensemble will highlight holiday activities this weekend throughout the county. fle. Admission is by donation or gift card. All proceeds benefit Glen Lake area families in need this holiday season. At the north end of the Glen Lake School District Holy Rosary Catholic Women’s Club will hold a bake and craft sale Saturday and Sunday.

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will also be featured at the sale being held after the 4 p.m. Mass Saturday and Sunday morning from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Raffle tickets are $1 each or six for $5 and are available at the parish office; from any club member or at the sale. Winners will be drawn at approximately 1 p.m. Sunday.

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Continued from Page 1 39 Steps, an organization of German spies who are planning an invasion of the United Kingdom. Hannay is played by Ron Smith, who was also new to the Glen Arbor theater group. Smith has been on the stage in several amateur productions elsewhere, but never in a readers’ theater-type play. “Everything is on how you read the line,” Smith said, and actors must depend on voice inflection and gestures. “There are no costumes, no lights ... Readers’ Theater is a new experience for me. It’s a lot of fun.” Hannays’s sassy and skeptical love interest, Pamela Stuart, is played perfectly by the very able Karen Van Nort, who had a small role in last year’s Readers’ Theater production. “I just screamed in the last one,” she said. “The last time I did this was in high school, and then just little parts for drama class. “It’s a lot of fun.” Several people in the play had several parts, like the stately and deepvoiced Peter Van Nort, who was the announcer, compère or master of ceremonies, and the first policeman. Other cast members included Susan McConnell, Rob Turney, Jack Goodnow, John Rentenbach, Mike Duwe, Claire Shipley, Trish Vanderploeg, Kathleen McCormick, Cory Woessner and David Watt. Music and sound effects were provided by James Deaton and Ralph Mittelberger, with lighting by Bill Stege. Mason Query was assistant director. In its inaugural season, two Sherlock Holmes plays were chosen for production. Performances have been held at the Leelanau School, which provides more seating. The event is free of charge and will likely remain that way, but the GAAA doesn’t want to turn people away for lack of space, said Harley Barber, office manager. House said she is hoping the performance will inspire others to try out for future Readers’ Theater productions. Auditions will be held on Jan. 9 for “Four Cab Rides,” abridged by Carol Winograd; Feb. 20 for “The Circus Train,” by Ellery Queen, and “The Ugliest Woman Alive,” by Robert Arthur and David Kogan; and on June 15 for “Notorious,” the Alfred Hitchcock classic.

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Conclusion for firearms season: bigger bucks By Alan Campbell of the Enterprise staff

How healthy is Leelanau County’s deer herd? Very healthy, says Maple City taxidermist Matt Tarsa. He has three points of evidence. Actually, 26 points, all harvested by his three sons aged 11 through 15. Each shot a buck that was at least an 8-point. A buck taken in early bow season, though, provides the best example. Eleven-year-old Cameron shot a 10-point that dressed out at more than 160 pounds. Amazingly, Cameron used a 22-pound recurve bow to take down the animal. Perhaps just as amazing was the age of the buck — just 1 1/2-years, a time in life when most young bucks in northern Michigan are straining to grow forkhorn antlers or perhaps six antler points. “It looked every bit like a 3-yearold. I took pictures of its teeth to prove it,” Tarsa said. He credits two Mild mild winters and the effect of winters quality deer make for management in Leelanau heavy County for vibrant antler deer in growth. He limLeelanau its the number of deer he takes County in for mounting; otherwise, his business of Cozy Cabin Taxidermy would be swamped. “I did turn down a lot of work early on. This was the best bow hunting season by far,” he said. “And gun season started off with a bang, no pun intended, and then tapered off for awhile.” The Tarsa family manages a farm in Kasson Township that grew corn for cattle. While the corn was standing and apparently attracting deer from miles away, trail cameras on the farm captured the images of 39 separate bucks. “There were some dandies this year,” Tarsa continued. “I am just appreciating the older age class of deer I’m getting. Believe it or not, every year I’ve checked in a doe that’s 10-years-old or older, and that doe is going to die (of old age) in the next

year or so.” Tarsa joins wildlife biologists, meat processors and successful hunters in agreeing that the 2012 deer season, which still has one month remaining of archery and muzzle loading hunting, has been very good. The firearms deer season ended Friday. “We’re up at least 20 percent for the rifle season,” reported Roger Mikowski, a veteran meat processor at Buntings Market in Cedar. “It’s been a very good season — with a lot of quality deer heads.” As of late last week, Buntings had taken in 285 deer for processing — which while not a record, certainly represents a high water mark for recent years. Mikowski recalls when his father was in the business, and between 500 and 600 deer would be brought in for processing. However, those were the days when many hunters headed to the Upper Peninsula for two weeks in search of venison, and most males hunted. And deer butchering was simply that — cutting up meat for cooking — while today hunters have their deer meat made into a variety of products ranging from smoked brats to jerky. “It wasn’t as complex as now when everyone expects to have specialized meat made,” Mikowski said. Steve Griffith, a Michigan Department of Natural Resources wildlife biologist, confirmed that it’s been a good season for antler growth. Many hunters bring their deer into the Traverse City field office to have measurements taken that are entered into the MDNR’s biological data bank. In return, they receive a “successful hunter” patch. Far fewer bucks from Leelanau County were taken to the field office this season than in 2011 — which Griffith considers more an indication that hunters are trying to keep their success quiet than a lack of deer. Through the past week, the field office had checked 41 deer, or which 31 were antlered bucks. Through all of the 2011 season, some 104 deer were checked including 85 antlered bucks. “That’s not an indication of the harvest, though,” he said. “(The Leelanau Peninsula) is kind of an island phenomena. And I suspect some guys have a good thing going, and don’t want to

THE TARSA boys offered proof on the hoof of the success of quality deer management in Leelanau County. All three of their bucks were shot on the same parcel in Kasson Township. From left are Cameron, 11; Austin, 13; and Tristan, 15. Cameron connected during the archery season using a 22-pound recurve; Austin and Tristan were successful during the early youth firearm season. report their deer. I can’t blame them.” Surveys were recently conducted of a five-county area by the MDNR in response to a request by the Northwest Michigan chapter of the Quality Deer Management Association, which is seeking to spread antler restrictions beyond Leelanau to surrounding counties. Griffith said results of those surveys have yet to be released. Overall, Griffith said, some 425 deer — 3 percent more than at this time a season ago — have been checked at the station. In 2011, a total of 546 deer were checked. “I think we’ll hit that number. A big part depends upon the weather. if the weather stays like it is, and people can get out in the woods with muzzle loader season coming up and archery season back on, I think we’ll at least be comparable to last year if not above,” Griffith said. With the muzzle loader season starting on Friday, Dec. 14, Griffith said hunters still searching for public property should consider following logging trucks. “What I’ve always been told, and when I get a chance to get out, I check the recent timber sales that leave downed (tree) tops,” he said. “Deer like that this time of year. It’s a dinner bell out there. As far as state land out there, that’s where I’d be. And of course right now, they aren’t yarding up.” Griffith said some areas of state land near M-72 in southern Leelanau County were harvested this fall. State Conservation officer Rebecca Hopkins, who patrols Leelanau County, said bagging a buck in the late seasons can be challenging. The rut is over, and bucks have already been hunted for 10 weeks or longer. “I’ve only seen does for the last couple days. It’s going to be harder. QDM deer are a little older, and a little smarter. If I had any recommendation, it would be to count points,” Hopkins said.

‘Spike’ in sublegal buck kill Antler restrictions were implemented in Leelanau County to help young bucks grow and advance to another hunting season. Some bucks with less than three points on at least one antler — the minimum number under game laws to be tagged — didn’t make it. State conservation officer Rebecca Hopkins reports an uptick in the number of sublegal bucks that were shot by hunters during the firearms deer season. She uses the incidents as warnings for hunters to make certain of their targets before pulling triggers. “It’s annoying, because people need to count points first and shoot second rather than assuming that because a buck has a large spread it is going to have brow tines,” Hopkins said. “That was a bit of a bummer. I have to work with people to a degree, but quality deer management has been in effect for a long time in Leelanau County and just about everybody knows about the point restrictions. When somebody shoots a sublegal buck, I only have so much leeway, so people have to be careful.” And it’s expensive. Maximum fines include $1,000 in restitution, court

fines and costs, and loss of hunting privileges. Hopkins said she handled seven incidents of sublegal buck kills during the 2012 firearms season. The last one haunts her; she’s hoping citizen tips will lead to an arrest. The call came in that a forkhorn had been shot on the morning of Nov. 25, on Lakeshore property in Empire Township north of Manning Road. “Somebody shot it and let it lay. It was actually wounded, so it was kind of disturbing. A witness watched a man walk right up to that deer, then walk away.” A nearby state Trooper responded, and dispatched the deer. Anyone with information is asked to call the MDNR “Report All Poaching” confidential tip line. A reward may be offered for information leading to an arrest. The number is 1-800-292-7800. The firearms season was an overall success, Hopkins said, with no reports of firearms injuries. Donald Peplinski of Maple City died on Oct. 26 from injuries resulting in a fall from his tree stand during the archery season. Hopkins handled “three or four” trespass complaints — more than in

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While the firearms deer season slows dramatically in its final days as animals grow wary and the rut wanes, it can be successful. That’s why Alex Wiesen has an interesting story to tell about an unusual buck. The buck’s antlers almost defy description. They have nine points with no obvious base. Some points widen into paddles. “They’re calling it the unicorn deer,” said Wiesen, who with his father, Dan, own and operate apple orchards off Fredrickson Road and a hop farm off M-72 in Empire Township. “There is no rhyme or reason to him. There’s no way to describe him.” And at 5 1/2-years-old, it was big, topping 230 pounds on the hoof. Wiesen heard the buck grunt at 250 yards away last Thursday. He adjusted for the distance — which he now says was a mistake — and shot. The bullet didn’t drop, slicing through the buck just above its spine. Hunter and deer then took off on what Wiesen estimated to be an eight-mile journey that was suspended at 1:30 a.m., then resumed after the sun came up. “It was a walking blood trail in a complete circle all the way back to our farm where we shot it,” Wiesen said. He caught up to the deer, which Wiesen believes would have survived the first shot, and downed it at about

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ALEX WIESEN tracked this strange 9-point buck for eight miles in Empire Township. 70 yards. “It took me and father three tries to get him on the back of the tailgate. You couldn’t tell what (type of rack) it had in a scope. You’d have no idea,” Wiesen said.

The Wiesens, who have trail cams on their property, had never seen the buck prior to last Thursday. A neighbor, Skip Harriger, had a picture of the strange buck that was taken several weeks prior.

So far, county deer disease-free performed on a sample of the deer’s rib cage was negative for the bacteria that causes TB. As is protocol, the sample was sent to a lab for a secondary test. “Some of those abscesses can be part of a healing process, for instance, if an animal is hit by a car and is recovering. To a certain degree, TB can look like that.” Prior to 1975, bovine TB was mostly confined to cattle in Michigan. However, during the past two decades it’s consistently showed up in a small percentage of deer harvested mostly in the northeastern part of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan. Antrim is the closest county to Leelanau where the disease has been verified. TB usually is spread through direct contact between affected animals. Lyons added that no cases of Epiozootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD) have been reported in Leelanau County or to his office. The disease has been confirmed to have caused the

death of more than 12,000 deer, mostly in southern Michigan, leading the MDNR to restrict antlerless license usage in severely affected areas. The closest confirmation of EHD to Leelanau was in Manistee County. EHD, in fact, may never show up in Leelanau, Lyons said. The disease is spread through midge bites. The midge’s ideal environment is found farther south. “Southern Michigan counties have warmer temperatures and higher water tables. We have dryer soils,” Lyons explained. Neither disease poses much, if any, danger to humans. EHD cannot be transmitted to people. “The threat of humans contracting bovine TB from animals is extremely remote,” states the MDNR website.

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Wanting to be safe, Cedar butcher Roger Mikowski called in the Michigan Department of Natural Resources when he came upon a buck whose rib cage was full of lesions. Turns out the lesions were probably caused by some type of accident, possibly the deer’s collision with a car, according to tests conducted by the MDNR. Mikowski said word spread around the community that the deer was suffering from bovine tuberculosis (TB). He’d like to put those rumors to rest — as well as any thought that the disease could spread to other deer or humans through butchering. “I know there is no issue here,” said Mikowski, who has been working at Buntings in Cedar for more than 40 years. “We clean and sterilize our plant every night.” Tim Lyons, a MDNR wildlife techician who works out of the Traverse City field office, said a preliminary test

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NORTHPORT COMMUNITY Band, shown playing for the Christmas tree lighting in Northport last year, will perform Saturday as part of the holiday festivities. 20th Annual Holiday Tradition of a Madrigal Christmas. Tickets are $15 for adults, $5 for students and those under five are free. Tickets are available at Dog Ears Books in Northport, Leelanau Books in Leland, The Painted Bird in Suttons Bay, and will also be available at the door. This Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. is the Best For Kids Holiday Bake Sale and Bazaar at the Willowbrook Mill in Northport. You can shop a selection of beautifully wrapped baked goods as well as the arts and crafts of 26 local artisans featuring handmade attire, wooden toys, jewelry, creative glass art, holiday décor and much more.

The event benefits the Leelanau Children’s Center. Saturday is also the Northport Merchant Open House and Tree Lighting. Many merchants will have special discounts and refreshments. The tree lighting ceremony begins in front of the large tree with music by the Village Voices and Northport Community Band at 5:45 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16 at 3 p.m. is the annual Northport Community Arts Center Christmas Concert. This event has become a family affair that will ring in the holidays with an atmosphere that includes lots of Christmas lights, a gentle snow, Santa Claus and all the feelings of a traditional joyous Holiday Season.

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Congratulations to the cast and crew members of the Northport School play, “You Can’t Take it With You” which had two performances last weekend. The play was delightful, the performances were great, and the sets were wonderful. I’ve heard lots of nice comments about how festive downtown Omena looks. The decorating is starting to spread around town. Tom and Marcia Buehler’s little outdoor tree is glowing, as it does every holiday season. I was very sorry to learn of the death of Larry Franchek this past weekend. Larry has lived in Omena for over a decade. Our sympathies go to Margie Meachum and to the rest of his family. Larry was a carpenter by trade. He loved the outdoors, and especially hunting and fishing. He and Margie were also both avid readers. Both of his children were here with him last week. His son Kevin came from Boyne City, and his daughter Renee Holcomb from Oklahoma. The Christmas and Holiday events are almost non-stop from here on — or at least it seems that way. Tomorrow evening at 7:30 p.m. is the Leelanau Children’s Choir and Leelanau Youth Ensemble concert in the Northport Community Arts Center. This is their

The weather outside may be cold but the warmth in the NCAC concert hall at the Christmas Concert makes everything feel just right. The Village Voices and the Northport Community Band go the limit to play music everyone wants to hear, including the Mill Street Sisters and a trumpet trio of fullsized toy soldiers. There will be small instrumental ensembles in the lobby before the concert and refreshments in the lobby following the concert. Tickets are $20 for adults, $5 for students and Northport students are free. Tickets are available at the NCAC office (Room 202 in the school), by calling 386-5001, or at the ticket booth one hour before the performance. Wednesday, Dec. 19 is the Northport School Holiday Choral Concert in the NCAC, at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday is the Omena potluck. It starts at 6 p.m. at the community room in the fire hall. Bring a dish to pass and celebrate the season with friends and neighbors. The big news this week is the lack of any birthdays or anniversaries. There is only one seven-day stretch all year in my list of birthdays with no names in it, and it only results in no names in the Omena News column when Dec. 6 is on a Thursday. That makes this a relatively rare event. So, Happy Un-birthday to everyone.

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Looking Back in Leelanau Countyâ&#x20AC;Ś with some $5 million being billed in the county as a whole. In the meantime, property valuations for 1978 are now being arrived at. *** Leelanau County received an ofďŹ cial 17Â˝ inches of snow in November, with most of the total falling during the Thanksgiving holiday, according to the Leelanau County Road Commission. *** Mrs. Gerald H. Selby of Suttons Bay has presented to the Leelanau County Historical Society, Inc., from the estate of her late husband all records of the old Leland Ore Co., probably the largest complete collection of local historical documents in existence. Dates recorded run from August, 1869 to January 1883, in more than 60 large and small items. Ledgers, diaries, letters and account books came into the possession of Gerald Selbyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s father, Dayton Selby, when he owned The Leelanau Enterprise-Tribune. 60 YEARS AGO December 4, 1952 County Clerk Elmer L. Dalton was notiďŹ ed by telegram Tuesday that state police will begin making the round of township clerks to pick up ballot boxes from the November 4 election and bring them to Leland for recount of votes in the race for governor. Governor Williams now leads his opponent, Fred M. Alger, by 8,618 votes. *** The ďŹ rst gift of materials for the proposed Leelanau Memorial Hospital at Northport was received by the hospital corporation this week when Wallace and Douglas Stooks, of the Northport Flushwood Door Corporation, notiďŹ ed directors they would donate all doors needed for the building. Other Northport residents previously have agreed to donate labor and some business ďŹ rms have said they would supply materials at cost. *** There were fewer hunters and fewer deer killed in Leelanau County during the season that just ended than during any of the three previous years, according to conservation ofďŹ cers. 115 YEARS AGO November 25, 1897 We are informed that the U.S.L.S.S. on North Manitou will close on Tuesday next. *** Annie Houdek the fourteen year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wenzil Houdek died at the home of her parents near Gillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pier Sunday of diphtheria. *** Northport. Measles is still all the rage in town. E.E. Chase expects to move back on his farm in the near future. Oscar Peterson is teaching school south of Provemont. He commenced last Monday. Roy Steele has moved on his farm about 2 miles southwest of here, recently purchased of Chas. Baumberger.

By Sue Hanson for the Northport Area Heritage Association

Here is an interesting letter, dated Aug. 18, 1918 from Portland, Maine, from our museum archives. Isa Kehl, son of James and Rebecca Kehl who were prominent citizens of Northport, wrote one letter to be passed around to his whole group of relatives and friends. It gives an interesting account of his life in the Navy. To: Kehl Merc. Co. Northport, Mich. Gentlemen and ladies: Here goes for an empty pen. I just filled it and will try to write it dry on this family letter. We left Boston Friday 5:45 p.m. and arrived at Booth Bay Harbor 4:00 a.m. We brought Mr. Howard and party up to his summer home for the weekend. We did the same thing last week, only anchored in the harbor until Sun. evening. But we left this time and ran down to Portland, Maine. This boat is just about the same as the Northern Michigan boats. The N.M.T. Co.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s boat Minnesota is at the dock in Boston now being rebuilt for a training ship. They will make more rooms and larger dining rooms. We call them â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;messâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; or â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;chowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; saloons. I am having one grand time during my six weeks of training, so far. We have eight hours of training each day. Get up at six oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock, breakfast at seven. Roll call seven forty-five, at work at eight. There are about 400 fellows on this boat. One instructor to every 10 or 12 men. I have a fine instructor. His name is Mr. Small ... quit work at four-thirty then chow at five oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock. Every third night we have liberty pass good from six oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock to midnight. Those having relatives in Boston can have their pass extended until 7:45 a.m. and if you are not here by that time you go to the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;bricksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, you sleep in the bottom, or hole of the boat and get poor chow for a week. I got my pass extended and spent one night with my pal, at his sisterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in Boston. We have to go to bed at nine p.m. We have a library, entertainment saloon or cabin, with a Victrola and piano. Have some time here every evening playing cards, games, dancing, and every Wednesday evening when we are on the ground, some entertainers come on board the ship. Everybody is welcome and we have some time dancing and visiting with ladies. Friday night was my liberty night but as we were at sea we got the next night. About 275 fellows

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5 YEARS AGO December 6, 2007 Fire and rescue departments in Leelanau County may be a long way from overcoming all of the challenges they face â&#x20AC;&#x201D; but representatives of 10 of the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 11 townships appeared interested in stepping forward together in that direction during a countysponsored meeting last week. *** A little piece of Leelanau County is currently on display in the White House in Washington, D.C. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and the â&#x20AC;&#x153;ďŹ rst gentlemenâ&#x20AC;? of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is responsible. President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush selected the National Park Service as the theme for White House holiday decorations. Handmade ornaments representing the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 391 National Park Service sites were to be provided. Sleeping Bear Dunes superintendent Dusty Shultz couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ďŹ nd anyone to decorate the ornament so her husband, Ken Shultz, ended up with the job. *** The decision to continue or end Quality Deer Management rules designed to protect young bucks in Leelanau County is in the hands of landowners and deer hunters. The Department of Natural Resources last week mailed out surveys to the two groups, asking them to pick a side in the issue. Some two-thirds of both groups need to support QDM for the program to continue. 10 YEARS AGO December 5, 2002 Ground breaking for the new county law enforcement center is set for 3 p.m. Tuesday â&#x20AC;&#x201D; but it now appears that actual construction will have to wait until spring. Representatives of DeVere Construction met last week with county administrator David Gill and sheriff Michael F. Oltersdorf to put ďŹ nishing touches on plans. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The funding is hereâ&#x20AC;Śthe prints are almost done for bidding ... itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to throw some dirt around,â&#x20AC;? Gill said. *** Owners of the Frigid Foods property in Village of Suttons Bay say they plan to proceed with development of a massive â&#x20AC;&#x153;village additionâ&#x20AC;? even though their relationship with a downstate developer is in question. An agreement with the Roth Family Trust and the Lansing-based Granger Group of Companies has expired. The Granger Group has been working with village ofďŹ cials on plans for the project for more than a year. *** A Michigan native with expertise in dealing with â&#x20AC;&#x153;diverse public interest groupsâ&#x20AC;? has been promoted to assistant superintendent for Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Tom Ulrich, who grew up in the Kalamazoo area, will report to duty in Empire before Christmas. 35 YEARS AGO December 1, 1977 Leelanau County property holders began receiving their 1977 township and county property tax bills today,

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Mandy and the baby were at the event, but the boys stayed home. “Wyatt was kind of acting up last night. I think he didn’t want to come because he knew Santa would be here,” Mandy said.

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Church Directory… Beulah St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church 8190 Lincoln Rd. • 231-882-4241 www.benziestandrews.com Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

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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

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RETIRED MICHIGAN Supreme Court Justice Betty Weaver of Glen Arbor supports a bake sale fundraiser for the Friendship Community Center in Suttons Bay on Sunday by purchasing some goodies during the center’s annual “Christmas Cookie Extravaganza.”

Bingham man’s mission trip cookie walk Dec. 15 A cookie walk and contest beneﬁting a Bingham Township man’s missionary trip to Haiti will be held Saturday, Dec. 15 in at Bay Pointe Church in Long Lake Township. Homemade cookies will be judged based on: best ﬂavor, most festive and most creative. Participants must bring six dozen cookies minimum. Cookies will be sold from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. First prize is a $50 Pampered Chef

Empire United Methodist Church Rev. Brenda E. Gordon 326-5510 Adult Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Tuesday: 6:00 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.

gift certiﬁcate; second prize, $25 gift certiﬁcate and third, a decorator bottle set. Deadline for registration is Dec. 12 and may be completed by contacting Karan Josephus at 929-1620 or via email at karanchef@aol.com. Proceeds from the event will assist Steve Josephus who plans to travel to Pignon, Haiti through Bright Hope Ministries.

St. Philip Neri Catholic Church Rev. Zeljko Guberovic Rev. Mariano Dellagiovanna 326-5255 Saturday Mass at 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass at 8:00 a.m. & 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.

Black Star hosts Holiday Fare! Chamber Music North will host Holiday Fare!, next Wednesday, Dec. 12 at Black Star Farms south of Suttons Bay. Axiom Brass will perform at 7:30 p.m. The group has performed concerts in Asia and Europe and across the United States. Pre-concert dinners are also available.

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Smith completes Marine training Marine Corps Pvt. Taylor M. Smith, daughter of Kristine L. Winowiecki of Cedar, graduated from recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S. C. Smith, a 2011 graduate of Traverse City West High School, is also the daughter of Christopher Smith, of Gillette, Wyo. The 13-week training period included close-order drill, marksmanship with an M-16A4 rifle, physical fitness, martial arts, swimming, military history, customs and courtesies. One week prior to graduation, Smith endured The Crucible, a 54-hour final test of recruits’ minds and bodies.

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First Church of Christ, Scientist Harbor Hwy., Glen Arbor, Mich. Phone 334-4961 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

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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”

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

Leland Immanuel Lutheran Church LCMS Rev. Lawrence K. Matro, Pastor 303 Pearl St. Phone 256-9464 Sunday School: 8:30 a.m. Bible Class: 8:30 a.m. Worship Service: 10 a.m. Barrier Free • Nursery available

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 Sun. Mass: 11:00 a.m. Thurs. Mass: 11:00 a.m. at Npt. Highlands

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

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. 5:30 p.m., Wed. - Fri.: 8:30 a.m.

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

St. Rita - St. Joseph Church 8707 Hill St. 228-5823 Sat. Service: 6:30 p.m.

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

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 Kent Lee 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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A plastic surgeon once said to me, “You need a face lift! Why don’t we schedule it right now?” Quickly I responded, “I know what my face looks like. It can curdle the Milky Way. But do you know what is better than a face lift?” Without waiting for an answer I added, “A faith-lift.” One day, I am going to be with the Great Physician, and I will be completely new and not need a face-lift or anything else. I have faith in His promises that someday there will be no more wrinkles or scars, twisted fingers or bent backs. All of our pains will be gone and our sicknesses healed. The directions for getting a faith-lift come from His Word. It says that “Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God.” As we read and study Scripture, our faith will flourish and our hope will increase. The Word of God assures us that someday all of our suffering and sickness will be gone and we will become perfect and complete in His presence.

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SHARI PREVOST of the Leelanau Candle Company, left, hands one of her company’s hand-crafted, scented candles to a patron Saturday the “Merry Marketplace” in Leland. JACE KOHLER, 2, of Northport, tells Santa Claus what he wants for Christmas during Santa’s visit to the Village Inn in Suttons Bay on Sunday.

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names of vendors are publicized helps draw a crowd. “Some vendors are here only once a year,” she said. Suttons Bay got in the holiday spirit with luminaries and carolers on Friday night and Santa Claus arrived by fire truck on Saturday in time for the Christmas tree lighting. Children then followed him to the Village Inn where Santa listened to Christmas wishes. Santa was also spotted at a variety of weekend events in Northport and Leland, which also held its Christmas tree lighting on Sunday. Plenty of holiday events are on tap for this weekend, too. See story on Page 1.

SILVERSMITH A N N I E McFarlane, proprietor of the Aurora Borealis jewelry shop in Leland, displays her wares to patrons.

SANTA SHOWED up in a big way this week for the Cedar/Maple City Lions Club’s tree sale. The 30-foot inflatable Santa was brought north by Lions Jan & Lynn Mast from White Cloud for the day.

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important to ask if the crews were professional and cleaned up once the project was completed. Ask if repairs had to be made after the project was done. Some minor issues are expected, but if there are repairs or minor touch-ups that had to be done, ask if they were handled quickly. You want to make sure they have good follow-up service. This is a question you want to ask to past customers, who are likely to be more honest about it. It’s a good idea to drive by homes the builder has worked on in the past. You might want to do so on the weekend, that way you can talk to the home owners and ask questions. Take a notebook with you with questions you want to ask and write down their answers. It will be easier to review your notes later and make a final decision. Don’t be afraid to ask any questions. Even questions that seem

insignificant can yield important answers. Ask the builder you are considering for references. When you contact the references ask the same questions. It is also a good idea to contact the Better Business Bureau and Home Builder’s Association. Once you have compiled a list of three of four possible builders, set up meetings with them. It is recommended to meet at the site of the project to give them an idea of what is required, and also to bring blueprints. Ask each builder to bring photos of work they have done. Prepare a list of questions. Ask how much of the work is done by their own crews and how much, if any, is subcontracted. Most builders will frame a house but may have some tasks performed by other companies. Ask ahead of time how far they will go with the

project and who will do the excavating, siding, roofing, insulation, cooling and heating, etc. Some builders will subcontract out the work for the entire project, which means dealing with many other companies. If they do this, ask which companies they work with. Ask about the quality of materials used and for an estimate of the total cost involved. Ask if the builder will oversee the work on a daily basis or if they have a project manager who will do this. This applies even if the work is subcontracted. You want to make sure that any possible problem is noticed and addressed quickly. If a problem is left undetected until the

project is complete it could be very costly to correct it. It is generally much easier to catch a problem early on and correct it while the initial building process is still going on. Make sure the builder is open to questions and is good with communication. While choosing the right builder may take some time, in the end the efforts of being selective will result in satisfaction with the finished project.

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CHIROPRACTOR hiropractic care can be a great choice for people who want convenient, costeffective treatment for their health care needs. In fact, it’s an increasingly popular choice for millions of Americans with back, head or neck pain, headaches, injuries and other ailments. And because chiropractors are expertly trained to work on muscles, joints, bones and ligaments — the things that keep your entire body connected — chiropractic care can improve your general health as well. That’s why it’s important to choose a chiropractor for your health care. Whether you’re experiencing pain or just want to improve your overall wellbeing, many people get good results from visiting a local chiropractor.

WHY CHIROPRACTIC? The reasons people choose chiropractic care boil down to four things: quality, cost, convenience and outcomes. Quality can be assured by the

rigorous training that chiropractors go through before they can be accredited. They’re trained on the human body’s nerves and musculoskeletal system, and chiropractors’ educational requirements are among the most stringent in the health care industry. They typically spend four years in a pre-medical program and four to five years of professional training. According to the American Chiropractic Association, accredited chiropractors go through classroom, laboratory and clinical training that totals at least 4,200 hours. Cost and convenience are two other reasons chiropractic care is so popular. Compared to the skyrocketing cost of other types of medical care, chiropractic can seem downright affordable for the results it provides. And with the waiting times at doctors’ offices and emergency rooms becoming ridiculous, chiropractors can typically offer treatments that fit into your busy lifestyle.

Finally, the positive health outcomes people get from chiropractic care matter more than anything else. People love the care they get from their chiropractor — and are happy to tell you about it — but the best way to see the outcome is to try it for yourself. The most ringing endorsement of chiropractic care is seeing that it works for you. INSURANCE COVERAGE When selecting a chiropractor, it’s important to know what your insurance company will cover. Most insurance carriers include chiropractic care as part of their regular coverage, including Medicare and some Medicaid plans, but you should check to see exactly what your health plan includes. You should also see if there are any discounts for choosing an “in-network” chiropractor, which could let you have a lower co-pay and more affordable coverage. Even if you don’t have health insurance, you may find

chiropractic care is a costeffective alternative that gets good results. Most chiropractors will offer an affordable payment plan or low cash rates to help patients without insurance coverage. GET REFERRALS One way to choose a chiropractor in your area is to ask friends, family members, neighbors and co-workers who they use. You may be surprised at how many people you know who have gotten good treatment from chiropractors and are happy to share their experiences about it. They should be able to answer your questions about the things

you can only learn from firsthand knowledge — things like the chiropractor’s demeanor, how easy it is to schedule an office visit, and any other concerns you might have about the chiropractic process. By taking your time to find a good chiropractor in your area, you’ll get the affordable, convenient and effective health benefits that come from chiropractic care.

Chiropractor (kahy-ruh-prak-ter) One whose occupation is the practice of treating bodily disorders by manipulation of the spine and other parts, based on the belief that the cause is the abnormal functioning of a nerve

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PROPAN E COM PANY any customers have no idea that they have the option to change propane companies. It can be confusing to try to find a propane company that offers reasonable prices and is reliable. Make sure you are comparing apples to apples! When choosing a propane company, here are some tips to consider:

RELIABILITY If you rely on propane to heat your entire house, then you will want to form a good relationship with a propane company. It is a wise choice to find a propane salesperson who treats you with respect and is cooperative. If the tank just happens to empty without any warning, then you will have to immediately call your propane company to have them come and fix the problem. Reliability is a

critical factor to consider when choosing a propane company. You want to choose a company that will work with you even if you are in an emergency situation. PRICE It is a good idea to consider the prices of various propane companies. You want to get the best rates possible, but also choose a company with a proven history of customer satisfaction. Be certain to ask about any additional charges such as delivery charges, fuel surcharges, etc. Also ask about payment plans. PROPER STANDARDS It is a good idea to check and make sure that a propane company has all of the necessary paperwork to meet government requirements and standards.

You want to make sure a company knows what it is doing, so you do not put your family or other loved ones at risk. You also do not want to waste your money on a service that turned out not to be worthwhile. Be sure to ask if they have the appropriate licenses, certifications and training they need to sell propane in your state. BACKGROUND It is also smart to check with a state agency to make sure no complaints have been fi led against the propane company. Because propane can be dangerous if not properly handled and transported, any signs of carelessness could put your safety and property at risk. Every state has an agency that regulates the propane industry. These agencies have the sole purpose of watching over propane companies to

make sure they act within government regulations. There certainly is due diligence required in picking the right propane company. But if you take your time and pick the right one, you’re more likely to be satisfied with their service to provide you with good, safe heating for many years to come.

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PHARMACY odayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pharmacies are often very different than they used to be. In the past it would be common to go into a pharmacy and be greeted by the employees. They knew the customers names, and the customers knew their names. They were small neighborhood stores that did not always have a huge selection, but they treated their customers very well. Now pharmacies have changed quite a bit. Many have become huge stores owned by large corporations, in many cases, and often have a much larger selection of products from which to choose. Some carry groceries along with pharmaceutical goods, attempting to get customers to make them a place for one-stop shopping. This is beneficial to some, but there are many other factors to consider when choosing a pharmacy. It is now more important than ever to sift out the good phar-

macies from the bad. It is important to take several factors into consideration when choosing a pharmacy to service the prescription needs of you and your family. The two most basic factors to consider when selecting a pharmacy to use are its location, and whether it participates with your insurance. Location is perhaps the most important factor to consider. You need a pharmacy that is close to your home. When someone in your family gets sick, it is nice to know that the pharmacy is only a few minutes away. Some people also select a pharmacy that is on their route home from work. That way they can stop and pick medicine up from the pharmacy very conveniently on their way home. There are pharmacies open 24 hours a day in almost every city in the United States, however small, locally owned pharmacies may have more limited

hours but offer better, more personal service than the big stores. For people who do not have insurance that covers their prescriptions, it is a good idea to call potential pharmacies and ask them their policies on discounts on the prescriptions you use. Many pharmacies now offer extremely low prices on generic versions of medications, so be sure to utilize a pharmacy that offers this very valuable feature. If you do have insurance that covers your prescriptions, then make sure that the pharmacy you choose accepts the type of insurance that you carry. Some pharmacies do not accept certain types of insurance, so be sure to ask before you decide on a certain pharmacy just because it is the closest one to your house. Older patients that are on Medicare need to be careful as well. Some pharmacies do not accept Medicare Part D plans.

Due to the fact that there are many different options available on Medicare Part D plans, it is important to make sure that the pharmacy you select will work with the specific option that you have and cover the medications you need. When considering your health, it is important to keep all of your pharmaceutical needs with one company. By buying all of your prescriptions at one pharmacy, you can rest assured that the pharmacist is monitoring your meds and alerting you of any potential conflicts. There are so many potential interactions between drugs, which can be highly dangerous or even fatal. Finally, it is very important to find a pharmacy that has a per-

sonable and knowledgable staff. Do the pharmacists and clerks remember your name? Do the pharmacists take the time to walk you through everything you need to know about your medications, including how to administer them and possible side effects? Are they happy to answer your questions? Do your research and take some time finding a pharmacist that is knowledgeable, helpful and friendly.

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MATTRESS ood health and sleep go hand in hand. In our quest to improve our health we should give much consideration to how well we sleep at night. Are we getting restful sleep?

good mattress supports the back and allows the muscles to rest and rejuvenate during sleep. For the best nights sleep, experts recommend mattresses that offer superior support without being too hard.

Four out of five people suffer from back pain and studies show we are not as productive or safe when we do not get enough rest. Sleep deprivation can affect your mood, your job performance and your overall physical health. A mattress that is suited to your level of comfort can improve both the quality of sleep you get and your quality of life each day.

The myth about mattresses is “the harder the better”. Since no single surface is right for everyone you will want to shop at a store that carries a varied selection of comfort levels to choose from. Take the time to not only lie down on the mattress but also experience the feel of the mattress. Does it hug your body or do you feel the stress of your body trying to form to the mattress? Soft or firm, plush or pillow-top a quality mattress not only has the comfort on top but superior support underneath.

Do you ever wonder if backaches cause of lack of sleep or does lack of sleep cause back problems? The right mattress may solve both problems and improve your overall health. The lower back or lumbar region is the most common area for back pain because it bears the wear and tear of bending, stooping, sitting and lifting. A

Depending on whether you are a stomach, side or back sleeper (or a combination) will determine the comfort level you will sleep better and longer on. The quality of fabric and different foams used should also be taken into

consideration. The goal is to find the combination that will allow you to get a good nights sleep and wake up relaxed and refreshed. Everyone has natural curves in their back. Usually the harder the surface the more the back has to drop out of alignment to meet the mattress. The optimal mattress has enough padding to support your back without allowing it to drop out of its natural alignment. A plush mattress or foam mattress with good support will do just that. There have been many advancements in mattress manufacturing. Many are designed by orthopedic doctors and offer proper support and great comfort levels to keep you properly aligned. Modern technology allows us to choose mattresses made of memory foam, some infused with cooling gels to help control body temperature. Memory foam mattresses tend to be priced a little higher than most traditional

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Mattresses have many price points to meets everyone’s pocket book. If you aren’t satisfied with your current bedding and sleep comfort, there is a good quality, proper support, and comfort-top mattress out there for you in your price range.

Comfort is a huge consideration when shopping for a mattress. Value is also something that you should pay close attention to. You may feel that paying upwards of $700 is too much to pay for a mattress but when you consider you will spend approximately one-third of your life lying on your mattress you may want to re-evaluate your idea of value.

When making your decision to buy a new mattress remember how you sleep at night generally determines how you will feel for the rest of the day.

Many will pay up to 40 percent more for a new car than they did a decade ago, yet the same person expects to pay the $299.99 prices of a decade ago when it comes to buying a new mattress. Value is relative, but when you think of using something everyday, 365 days a year for 10 years, a good quality mattress for $700 is costing you

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ATTORNEY hoosing the right attorney is the single best decision a person can make for his or her situation. There are some unethical lawyers out there, and it takes knowledge of the field to choose the right one. A good attorney can be the difference between winning or losing one’s case. Here are some tips that help a person choose the right attorney for his or her legal situation:

YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR Sometimes paying more money for a highly skilled attorney is worth it, as opposed to paying a small sum of money for an unskilled or inexperienced attorney. The worst situation would be hiring an attorney that has been disbarred in your state or another state in the United States. RELEVANT ISSUES First, it will be important for a

client to decide what legal issues he or she is dealing with. If the client is about to be sued for negligence in a driving accident, then a personal injury lawyer will be required for the case. On the other hand, if one is dealing with a purely commercial real estate transaction, then a real estate lawyer will be needed. It is important to know which legal issues you are dealing with — including whether a legal subspeciality might be helpful — before hiring a lawyer. GET REFERENCES A great way to find a good lawyer is to obtain references from others. Perhaps you need a good divorce attorney who will achieve a great settlement in the case. A good idea is to ask other divorced people about the attorney they used to handle their situation. Surprisingly, many people are more than willing to recommend

a great attorney that achieved good results for them in the past. At the same time, people are more than willing to also dissuade a person from going to a bad lawyer. SETTLEMENTS Depending on the case one is dealing with, it is a good idea to research the case history of an attorney. There are plenty of web sites which show an attorney’s success rate at winning cases or achieving good settlements with companies. Otherwise, it is a good idea to directly ask an attorney regarding his or her case history. If the attorney has great case history, then he or she will not be shy about discussing it. Otherwise, move on to find a different attorney.

has plenty of web sites he or she can look to for ratings on attorneys. Be sure to read the comments on how people have rated certain lawyers on these sites. Comments can be quite telling about a lawyer’s success rate. If a lawyer has a bad personality yet was still able to achieve great results for a client, then it may still be wise to hire that lawyer. Conversely, if a lawyer was always available to clients, friendly, yet lost cases, then that is probably a lawyer to stay away from.

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enovating your windows is possible in a wide variety of ways. If you are looking for curtains and blinds for your home, you are sure to find something that suits your taste given the vast supply of styles available on the market. You need to consider a number of factors when deciding on the window treatments to purchase, but it can be difficult to decide exactly which factors are relevant to your situation. The tips that follow will provide you with a guideline to follow and will make the job a lot easier. How much do the treatments cost? Regardless of the product you are buying, this question is one of the most critical one that must be answered. You should expect to find different prices for the different grades of materials in a quality window treatment store. The supply of materials available at a

good store should include both lower priced vinyl as well as the more expensive wooden blind choices. Another feature to look for is free installation of blinds. Often stores will advertise free professional installation of blinds, so this is a feature you can take advantage of to make your job easier, but keep in mind that the cost of installation will be priced into the materials. Looking at the total cost of all materials for your window treatment is a critical part of the whole process. Decide if the store provides a variety of material options for you to select from. Given the wide variety of window treatment fabrics and items available to upgrade your windows, the ideal treatment store should reflect that variety in its stock so that you can select materials to suit your style. Blinds should first be selected to match the window size and decor style of the room being decorated.

Both shades or blinds are critical elements for the shopper to purchase. Take a look at the available curtains and draperies so that you can gauge what is available and so you will be able to make any necessary adjustments in order to create a coordinated decor. To design the home to remain looking great for a long time to come, particular attention must be paid to both the quality of the design elements and the quality of the installation. The materials should last for a long time and not start to fall apart after just a few years when they will have to replaced again. The daily management of sunlight in the home is handled with the use of blinds or drapes, and the regular, frequent handling of these can take its toll. Ensure that the blinds you buy are durable and are adequate to perform the job they are designed for. Find out the details of the warranty available for the products you buy.

The products should have a good warranty as errors may occur during installation and even after installation, the product may be found defective. Details of the warranty and return policy should be properly understood before the items are purchased. If the purchased window treatments do not blend with the home’s decor it should be possible to switch out items or return everything to the store. Ask about restocking fees, and be sure you know the store’s return policy up front. When redesigning and renovating your home, you may find the search for window treatments to be quite enjoyable. Thinking about all the possibilities can be fun, even if the

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PHYSICAL THERAPIST

hysical therapy has the ability to alleviate pain and restore function with or without surgical intervention. Whether you have pain in the shoulders, neck, knees, back, or other joints, physical therapy can aid in your recovery of function and quality of life. Often, physical therapy is suggested for after-surgery care. With the proper planning and a commitment on your part, you can find a great physical therapy provider that is best suited for your needs. Frequently, insurance companies require that a person attempt physical therapy before undergoing costly surgery. Participation in a physical therapy program can often eliminate the need for surgery, or provide a solid base to start from after surgery. Unfortunately, many patients suffer from degenerative disc problems in the back. Many people find that physical therapy decreases the pain in

the lower back. Physical therapy for this condition works to strengthen core muscles in the lower back and abdomen, which alleviates stress on the lumbar region, as well as provide patient education to prevent further injury. At other times, physical therapy is part of a recovery process for surgery. For example, if a person has undergone surgery to fix a rotator cuff, then physical therapy will be a large component of the successful recovery from that surgery. Physical therapy can help a person regain full range of motion for joints that are replaced such as knees, hips, and shoulders, as well as returning normal function to the joint so that you can resume your favorite activities. Quality physical therapy treatments are also beneficial for other sorts of injuries and surgeries. A person with a sprained ankle will notice that their pain levels decrease and recovery time improves with

the participation in skilled physical therapy, allowing a speedy return to full activity. With the aid of a Physical Therapist and a patient’s determination to do followthrough exercises at home, a patient can often find that he or she experiences a total recovery and is able to enjoy their previous lifestyle again. Your insurance company may have requirements you need to meet when choosing a good physical therapist. You may have to choose a therapist that is in-network for full therapy coverage. You should feel comfortable with whatever physical therapist you choose. A physical therapist will be placing their hands on your injured region to properly assess the severity of the injury, as well as taking objective measures to track progress. A therapist may also perform therapeutic massage techniques to involved muscles as part of the therapy, as well as

individualized exercise programming and stretching tailored to your needs. You should directly ask a therapist about their success with your particular condition. You will not be able to obtain references due to privacy laws, however your therapist should have some experience with your condition. If you have further concerns regarding the physical therapist you choose, you can also contact a state or national board of physical therapy to see if any complaints have been filed against the therapist or facility. A physical therapist can also play a role as a motivator in the recovery process. When patients feel tired or that they can no longer go on, a physical therapist is there to

motivate the patient to do his or her best to meet their goals and achieve full recovery. A physical therapist can help a patient regain his or her mobility and independence when appropriate. For the older population, a physical therapist can help you maintain your strength, balance, and mobility, allowing you to live independently longer. Finding a good physical therapist does not have to be difficult after considering these tips.

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HEALTHCARE PROVI DE R s friends and families gather to celebrate this holiday season, resolve to take that first step toward healthy living by deciding on the best healthcare provider for you. Selecting the right health care provider for you and your family is the first step to a healthier you. The right provider is not only well known in the community, but also known for their proactive care style. When he/ she walks in the room for that first visit, there should be a good rapport and plenty of time to discuss your health history, your wellness goals, and any other concerns you might have. Although the process of selecting your provider might seem daunting, here are a few tips to get the process going. Check with your insurance company. What healthcare providers are in their network?

This is easily checked by visiting the insurance company’s website or by calling the telephone number on your insurance card. If there are no restrictions from your insurance company, ask trusted friends, family, or others you see, whom they recommend for a primary care provider. How long has that person been in practice? What do they like about their provider? Consider using your local Physician Referral hotline at 1-800-533-5520. The hotline operator will tell you if your chosen provider is accepting your insurance and if new patients can be seen. They can also search by special interests, such as sports medicine, diabetes, or wellchild care. Also, it is important to find a physicians clinic that is close to your home, or convenient for you. If you choose a healthcare provider that is inconvenient, you may

find that you delay scheduling appointments or don’t take care of your needs as much as you should. So, you’ve picked your provider. What’s next? Often, the hardest step to take is the simplest. Stop what you’re doing and pick up the telephone to make that appointment. Your first visit should not only include a warm welcome, but it should also be a time for your provider to meet you and understand your concerns and health goals. Other things to expect include measurements of height, weight, blood pressure, and pulse. While you are there, be sure to ask if he/she can perform diagnostic tests like strep cultures, blood draws. Is there an X-ray facility near the clinic? What kind of proactive things does the office do? This includes follow-up calls and reminder cards/calls about annual physicals.

You might also like to know if the provider is able to help with patient education, like heart disease, diabetes care, weight loss and smoking cessation. If not, these may be issues you need to deal with elsewhere. Also, ask how much in advance appointments need to be booked and whether the health care provider can handle any medical emergencies. Taking that first step toward healthier living may not always

be the easiest thing to do, but with the right partner in health care, your path will be safe, sound, and simpler than you thought.

Healthcare Provider (helth-kair pruh-vahy-der) The person or company concerned with the maintenance or restoration of the health of the body or mind.

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FUNERAL HOME

hen grieving over the loss of a loved one, the last thing you want to be thinking about is planning their funeral. However, if no funeral plans were made prior to the death, you may find yourself facing this reality. This is a difficult process and you want to make sure that you are comfortable with any arrangements you might have to make. When you are ready to begin planning, the first step you need to take is to choose where you would like to have the service. This decision may be easier if your loved one was a member of a church, synagogue, mosque or other religious organization. Next, perform a search of the local newspaper or telephone directory to find funeral homes in your area. Call each one and make an appointment for an on-site or telephone arrangement conference with a funeral director to discuss your basic options.

Most likely, the cost of the funeral is one of your concerns. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no getting around the high cost of funerals. It is said to be one of the most expensive purchases you will make. The total cost can easily run over $10,000, with the casket alone making up over half of the sum. Independent family-owned funeral homes may offer lower costs. Start your conversation with the funeral director by asking about the basic fee. With the funeral director, you will review general pricing with a list of services. You wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to make any decisions on the spot, so ask the funeral director for an itemized price in writing. From there, you can follow-up with questions on available services and any down payments you will need to make. After this initial conversation, you can make a more educated estimate of your funeral budget. The Federal Trade

Commission mandates that each funeral home provide customers with a pricing list. Remember that you have control over what services you receive. You should never pay for funeral services that you do not want. If casket prices at your chosen funeral home are too pricey, you have the right to purchase a casket elsewhere with no additional charge. Compare prices at other funeral homes and on the Internet, then make the choice that works best for your situation. If you are planning the funeral with other family members, make sure you discuss who is going to be the primary contact for all funeral arrangements. This makes things easier for both the funeral home and family members who are trying to get information on arrangements. After finalizing your decision on what type of service you would like, you need to get all of the paperwork in

order. This means filling out and submitting all necessary permits and copies of death certificates, as well as securing burial arrangements at the cemetery or crematory. This may all seem overwhelming, but remember that if you have done your research you have chosen the best funeral home for the needs of your loved one. They have the expertise to guide you through this difficult process and to ensure the funeral runs smoothly for everyone. Remember if you have any questions, do not hesitate to ask the funeral home for their advice. You always have the option of finding a different funeral home if you have problems with them down the road.

If that happens, you only need to pay for services that you requested them to perform. Many funeral homes offer pre-arrangement plans, making these arrangements ahead of time will ensure that your wishes are met and relieve your surviving loved ones from the stress of having to make these arrangements in your stead. Contact your funeral home for additional information.

Funeral Home (fyoo-ner-uhl hohm) An establishment where the dead are prepared for burial or cremation, where the body may be viewed, and where funeral services are sometimes held.

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ORTHODONTIST ave you ever thought about your smile? Have you ever thought about making your teeth straighter? Have you ever wanted more confi dence when you smile?

Even when happy, some people resist smiling. The reason is simple: having crooked or imperfect teeth can make one very selfconscious, can cause dental health concerns and contribute to low selfesteem, which can hinder your life in school, the workplace and even in personal relationships. If you have ever thought about changing your smile and improving the quality of your life, then it is time to see an orthodontist. Orthodontists help straighten teeth and improve your biting ability by correcting how your teeth fit together and how your jaws align.

They use braces, trays, (also known as aligners), and other appliances to help straighten the teeth. Orthodontists devote additional years of study to orthodontics after they graduate from dental school. Also, orthodontists limit their practices to their specialty area and have in-depth experience in orthodontic care. They use their knowledge and skills to help you get the best results possible. Whether you are looking for braces for yourself or your child, it is important that you find an orthodontist who will be able to provide you with the best treatment and smile in a comfortable environment. During your initial visit, your orthodontist will examine your teeth and discuss with you the treatment necessary to give you the smile you have always wanted. The orthodontist will be able to

explain the mechanics of treatment as well as the expected outcome of the treatment, while answering any questions you may have. Normally the length of treatment will be discussed, which could range from 6 months to 2 years. When is the right time to start orthodontic treatment? Treatment for children or teenagers who are still growing may yield results that may not be possible once the face and jaws have completed their growth. Ideally, most orthodontists would like to see children between the ages of 6-8 to begin monitoring their growth and observe how the teeth are erupting. Actual treatment may not take place for some individuals until all of their permanent teeth have erupted. A healthy bite is as important at age 60 as it is at age 16. Even though

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adults are no longer growing, they can also enjoy improvements that come from orthodontic treatment. Your age is not a consideration for orthodontic treatment. Healthy teeth can be moved at any age. In recent years, a growing number of oral health professionals including orthodontists, periodontists and dentists agree there are links between the health of your mouth and the overall health of your body. In its simplest form, the message is that good oral health improves whole body health. In the end, choose an orthodontist where you feel comfortable with the doctor and staff. Since most treatments take 6-24

months, you will be making numerous visits for observation and adjustments to your appliances. You want to make sure you are comfortable with the treatment being done and the communication taking place. Have you ever wanted to straighten your teeth? GO FOR IT! Call your orthodontist today to review your options; you will never regret it once treatment is completed!!!

Orthodontist (awr-thuh-don-tist) A dentist specializing in the prevention or correction of irregularities of the teeth.

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SEPTIC SERVICE f you live in a rural area or don't have access to municipal sewage system, you most likely will be on a septic system. Although septic tanks can operate for years without problems, almost every system will at one point need to be repaired. And every system needs to have routine maintenance and pumping done. But maintenance and repairs on a septic system are not necessarily something a weekend handyman is capable of undertaking, nor should it be something he or she should take up. Proper maintenance recommendation is to have your septic system pumped on an average of every 3-5 years. It is important to find qualified professional companies to make sure your septic system is working properly and to give them the proper maintenance and services that are required. A reputable company will have highly trained individuals who understand how a septic system works, and the proper usage and care to your system, so

damage is minimal to not only your septic tank but your yard. Properly trained professionals can help you avoid having to dig up your entire yard and can usually accomplish normal maintenance with minimal damage to your landscape work. But, like any repair around your house, the issue of budget always arises. Remember, your septic system is an integral part of your house. It is no different than having to have your roof repaired when it leaks, or the windows taken care of if they become broken. It is important to understand just what you're getting when you get ready to pay for your septic services. You shouldn't hire the most expensive service just because you think they will provide the best service. Part of understanding what you will pay for is knowing what you need done with your septic system. You can help reduce the cost of a standard pumping if on your road you've located the pump-out hatches. That means you won't be paying a professional to do manual labor

such as digging for those hatches in your yard. You should also understand what the company will do during a standard pumping. Are you hiring them simply to pump the tank and take the sewage away? In some cases, professional septic companies also offer a maintenance or inspection service along with the routine pumping. This usually costs a bit more than a standard pumping, but it could be worth the extra money given the peace of mind you will have with your system checked and working properly. If possible, try to find one company to provide all of the services you need rather than hiring multiple companies. A single company will often give a price break as opposed to hiring and rehiring other people to come in and take a look at your system. So how do you find a company to hire? You can look first in the newspaper or phone book. But your best option would be to get a referral. Ask family and friends who they use. Are there people in town who have done good

work for others that you know? Good, trusted referrals can save you hundreds of dollars in selecting the right company. Once you have picked a company to hire, make sure you ask a lot of questions. You should find out from them just how long it will take to finish the work. Ask them what kind of work they are going to provide. Ask them what they've done in the past. A reputable company should be able to answer your questions, and provide you with a wealth of information about your septic system. And, most importantly, ask the septic service company how much the services will cost. They should be able to provide you with costs for services, and

some costs can vary depending upon the services needed. Many companies will also tell you they can't guarantee a price. Make sure you understand what added costs may come if more issues are found with your septic system. You’ll never regret taking the time needed to properly maintain and service your septic system, and a reputable septic service can make your life easier.

Septic Service (sep-tik sur-vis) A company that makes fit for use, repairs or restores to working condition a tank, usually below ground, for containing sewage to be decomposed by anaerobic bacteria.

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GENERATOR power source is not feeding the house as it should. Then, they instantly start to supply energy of their own to allow the rest of the house to continue running smoothly. Much like a central heat and air unit, a generator installs to the outside of the home. The generator works by supplying electricity directly into the circuit breaker in order to provide the power your house need. The fuel used by the generators is usually liquid propane or natural gas. It’s important to check the safety tags for the correct wattage of various appliances. That’s because there are two important values to understand: surge wattage and running wattage. These two value determine how much the appliances need to work and the maximum amount of electricity they can handle. To get the most value from your generator, you’ll want to make sure it is able to supply all the items in your house that

depend on it. Surge wattage and running wattage on the generator need to be high enough to satisfy the ratings on your most demanding appliances. Another question most people have is that comparing automatic standby generators to portable generators. There are many advantages of automatic standby generators. First of all, automatic standby generators tend to be less expensive when it comes to fuels. Natural gas and liquid propane are much cheaper than the gasoline used by portable generators. Portable generators also produce more harmful byproducts that harm the environment. The Red Cross also endorses using automatic standby generators as the preferred, cleaner method of powering a home compared

to portable generators. Finally, automatic standby generators work neatly to keep your house clear of clutter. The central unit outside the house doesn’t need to string wires and extension cords throughout the home. It directs power throughout the home’s own infrastructure. And once normal power is restored, there’s no need to clean up because the standby generators turn themselves off automatically.

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power outage. They provide a means of electricity from a local source that you control. Indeed, generators are used by many power companies at much larger scales. When you purchase a local generator, it works on the same basic principles. Designed to be automated, some generators monitor for power outage, automatically power on, and create clean, useful energy that can power the entire house. Not only do these generators produce an efficient form of electric power, but they also operate quietly and smoothly in the background. That’s so they won’t become an annoyance or distract from normal household life. Some generators run on automatic standby. That means the generator can power itself on and off even if you are at home or not. These special automatic standby generators respond instantly when they detect the regular

ho could function without electricity in modern daily life? There are computers, televisions, iPods, cell phones, and many other electronics. And those are just the devices you enjoy for entertainment. Consider all the things you take for granted that come from electric power. The most basic, of course, is light. Then, there are ovens and stoves to cook your food. On top of that, there are the heating and air conditioning systems you use to keep the temperature just right. When electric service fails, many of the things you’re used to having automatically disappear. Power can fail due to storms, equipment blowouts and downed power lines. When that happens, it can cause a great amount of confusion and turmoil. Generators are the solution for dealing with a temporary

One that generates, especially a machine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.

Next power outage, make sure your home is the one with the lights on. During a power outage, some people still have power. Their lights, furnace, refrigerator, sump pump and more all run smoothly. Within ten seconds of the power outage, power is transferred from the utility grid to their standby generator, and their lives go on as if nothing has happened. That's because before an outage, they had a state-of-the-art KOHLER® home generator installed. KOHLER Home Generators keep the lights on, the heat and air running and your food fresh – giving you peace of mind at a time when you need it most.

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INSURANCE AGENCY M

any people struggle to find the best insurance agent. It can be complicated knowing whether a specific agent is looking out for your needs or their own commission. Sometimes people do not know the best ways to go about finding an agent. It is important to ensure that you have the correct insurance in order to protect yourself, and you can do this with the help of a reputable agency. Before selecting the type of insurance that you want, you will need to find an experienced agent. It is crucial to research agents and make sure that you are choosing one who is reputable. You may want to ask family members and friends if they recommend their insurance agents. If you are recommended an agent, chances are you will be just as pleased as your

friends and family members. A good agent will do their work correctly and professionally in order to continue receiving referrals. If you choose an agent and are pleased, your agent will hope that you recommend their services to others. If you do not have an agent recommended to you, you can still do outside research. You may consider calling insurance brokers and individual insurance companies. If you choose to do business with a larger insurance company, their agents will often be more consistent from office to office because of standardized training and practices. You should consider that they may not be as creative with their services, however, as an independent agent. Take a lot of care when shopping for the best agent. Treat this research as you would purchasing a new car

or home. Make sure that you pick a company that is highly reviewed. You will also want to consider making sure that all licensing is in order for the agent that your choose. Once you decide on some possible agents, it is a good idea to meet with the agents or brokers. Have a list of questions and concerns so that you can get any questions that you have answered. Make sure that you feel comfortable with the answers you get from the agent. If you feel as if an agent is trying to get you to purchase a policy that is not appropriate, this is not a good sign. Some agents may try hard to up-sell a policy. Alert your agent that you are looking for more information and are not ready to agree on a policy right away. If you choose a good agent, they will allow you to take your time and gather all of the important research needed to make

your decision. Also make sure that your agent is willing to have a relationship with you. You do not only want to have a policy sold to you. With a relationship, you will be able to contact your agent if you have any questions or concerns. This can include receiving help with filing a claim. Take caution to choose an agent that is reputable and well-established. If your agent has been in the business for many years, chances are they will better understand the policies that they sell and be able to take extra care to ensure that you are properly protected.

It is important to get the correct insurance in order to protect you and your financial future. The right research needs to be done in order to assure that you are getting the right insurance policy. You, your family and your finances will benefit from your efforts. You will be better protected with the help of a good insurance agent.

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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 Paul J. Montague AKA Paul Montague and Sharron D. Montague, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated May 11, 2007, and recorded on June 13, 2007 in Liber 944 on Page 88, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Bank of America, N.A., as successor by merger to BAC 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 One Hundred Twenty-Four Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-Seven and 08/100 Dollars ($124,257.08). 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 December 14, 2012. Said premises are situated in Township of Solon, Leelanau County, Michigan, and are described as: Part of the Northwest Quarter of Section 3, Town 28 North, Range 12 West, Solon Township, Leelanau County, Michigan, more fully described as: Commencing at the West Quarter corner of said section 3, Thence North 06 Degrees 58 Minutes 55 seconds West 170.00 Feet along the West line of said section 3 to the point of beginning, thence continuing North 06 Degrees 58 Minutes 55 Seconds West 385.98 feet along the West line of said section 3, thence Southerly 197.12 feet along the Center line of Bryzinski Road and the Arc of a Circular Curve Concave to the West Radius = 302.94 Feet, Central Angle = 37 Degrees 16 Minutes 54 Seconds, thence South 24 Degrees 32 Minutes 40 Seconds East 164.23 feet along the Center line of Bryzinski Road, thence South 58 Degrees 58 Minutes 38 Seconds West 179.52 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: November 15, 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 #377779F01 (11-15)(12-06)

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Public Notice NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE (LEELANAU COUNTY) – MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the terms and conditions of a certain Mortgage made by Mary Plamondon, a single woman, dated April 13, 2006, and recorded on May 18, 2006, in Liber 901, Page613, Leelanau County Records, Michigan. Said Mortgage is held by Fifth Third Bank, an Ohio Banking Corporation successor by merger to Fifth Third Bank, a Michigan Banking Corporation also known as Fifth Third Bank (Northern Michigan) The sum claimed to be due and owing on said Mortgage as of the date of this Notice is $142,755.84, with interest accruing at $44.55 per diem. 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 shall be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Leelanau County Circuit Court, 8527 E Government Center Dr., Suite 103, Suttons Bay, MI 49682, at 11:00 am on Friday, January 11, 2013. The Mortgagee will apply the sales proceeds to the debt secured by the Mortgage as stated above, plus interest on the amount due at a rate of interest equal to 13.49% per annum; all legal costs and expenses, including attorney’s fees allowed by law; and also any amount paid by the Mortgagee to protect its interest in the property. The properties to be sold at foreclosure are all that real estate situated in the Township of Centerville, County of Leelanau, State of Michigan, described as follows: The East ½ of the North East ¼ of Section 15, Town 29 North, Range 12 West, except four parcels of land described as follows: Exception (1): Commencing at the North East Section Corner of said Section 15, thence N89 Deg. 27’ 20” W along the North section line 827.17 feet, thence S0 Deg. 01’ 28” E to the South border of the right of way of Co. Rd. 620 as the point of beginning; thence S0 Deg. 01’28” E parallel with the East 1/8th line 500 feet; thence S89 Deg. 27’ 20” E parallel with the North Section 200 feet; thence N0 Deg. 01’28” W parallel with the East 1/8 line 500 feet to a point on the south border of the right of way of Co. Rd. 620; thence N89 Deg. 27’20” W parallel with the North section line 200 feet to the point of beginning. Exception (2) Commencing at the North East Section Corner of said Section 15, thence N89 Deg. 27’ 20” W along the North section line 827.17 feet, thence S0 Deg. 01’28” E to a point 500 feet south of the south border of the right of way of Co. Rd. 620 as the point of beginning; thence S0 Deg. 01’ 28” E parallel with the East 1/8th line 500 feet; thence S89 Deg. 27’20” E parallel with the North section 200 feet; thence N0 Deg. 01’ 28” W parallel with the East 1/8 line 500 feet; thence N89 Deg. 27’20” W parallel with the North section line 200 feet to the point of beginning. Exception (3): Commencing at the North East Section Corner of said Section 15, thence N89 Deg. 27’ 20” W along the North section line 827.17 feet; thence S0 Deg. 01’ 28” E to a point 1000 feet south of the south border of the right of way of Co. Rd. 620 as the point of beginning; thence S0 Deg. 01’ 28” E parallel with the East 1/8th line 500 feet; thence S89 Deg. 27’ 20” E parallel with the North section 200 feet; thence N0 Deg. 01’ 28” W parallel with the East 1/8 line 500 feet; thence N89 Deg. 27’ 20” W parallel with the North section line 200 feet to the point of beginning. Exception (4): Commencing at the North East Section Corner of said Section 15; thence N89 Deg. 27’ 20” W along the North section line 827.17 feet to the point of beginning; thence S00 Deg. 01’ 28”E parallel with the E 1/8th line 2661.50 feet; thence N89 Deg. 32’ 50” W along the East-West ¼ line 481.00 feet; thence N00 Deg. 01’ 28” W along the E 1/8th line 2662.29 feet; thence S89 Deg. 27’ 20” E along the North section line 491.00 feet to the point of beginning.

Also excepting part of the Northeast ¼ of Section 15, Town 29 North, Range 12 West, Centerville Township, Leelanau County Michigan, more fully described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast corner of Section 15; thence, along the East line of said Section 15, South 00°04’41” East, 1605.33 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence, continuing along said East Section line, South 00°04’41” East, 1052.00 feet to the East & West ¼ line of Section 15; thence, along said ¼ line, North 89°27’31” West, 828.80 feet (recorded as 828.68 feet); thence North 00°02’42”, 1052.00 feet; thence South 89°27’29” East, 828.19 feet to the East Section line and the Point of Beginning. Together with a 33 foot wide easement in part of the Northeast ¼ of Section 15, Town 29 North, Range 12 West, Centerville Township, Leelanau County, Michigan, the centerline of which is more fully described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast corner of Section 15; thence, along the centerline of Hohnke Road and the North Section line, North 89°27’04” West, 260.72 feet to the Point of Beginning of said easement centerline; thence South 33°19’59” West, 49.05 feet; thence North 89°58’11” West, 95.78 feet; thence South 00°04’41” East, 357.89 feet; thence East 7.00 feet; thence South 00°04’41” East, 1205.44 feet to the Point of Ending of said easement centerline. Tax Parcel ID No. 45-002015-001-00 Commonly known as: 5920 E Hohnke Rd., Cedar, MI 49621 The redemption period shall be twelve (12) months from the date of sale pursuant to M.C.L. §600.3240(13). November 23, 2012 Fifth Third Bank, an Ohio Banking Corporation successor by merger to Fifth Third Bank, a Michigan Banking Corporation also known as Fifth Third Bank (Northern Michigan) Kilpatrick & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Fifth Third Bank 903 N. Opdyke Rd., Suite C Auburn Hills, MI 48326 (248) 377-0700 (12-06)(12-27)

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 Jeﬀrey J. Noorman and Dawn M. Noorman, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc, Mortgagee, dated May 22, 2008, and recorded on May 28, 2008 in Liber 979 on Page 324, and modiﬁed by agreement dated August 11, 2010, and recorded on October 18, 2010 in Liber 1064 on Page 709, and assigned by said Mortgagee to PHH Mortgage Corporation 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 Three Hundred Thirty Thousand Nine Hundred SixtyOne and 86/100 Dollars ($330,961.86). 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 January 4, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Suttons Bay, Leelanau County, Michigan, and are described as: Part of Government Lot 3, Section 25, Town 30 North, Range 12 West, described more fully as follows: Commencing at the center post of said Section 25; thence South 00 degrees 02 minutes 07 seconds East (also recorded as South), along the North-

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(231)256-9827 Fax (231)256-7705 classifieds@leelanaunews.com www.leelanaunews.com 7200 E. Duck Lake Rd. Lake Leelanau, MI 49653 8am - 5pm Mon. - Fri.

Thursday, December 6, 2012 South quarter line of said Section 25, 835.62 feet to the point of beginning; thence continuing South 00 degrees 02 minutes 07 seconds East, along said quarter line, 115.60 feet; thence South 89 degrees 35 minutes 57 seconds West, 672.63 feet to a traverse line along the shore of Lake Leelanau; thence North 11 degrees 02 minutes 35 seconds East, along said traverse line, 98.26 feet; thence North 08 degrees 13 minutes 01 seconds East, along said traverse line, 1.74 feet; thence North 89 degrees 35 minutes 57 seconds East, 284.74 feet to the centerline of County Road No. 641 and a point on a 2057.11 foot radius curve to the left (concave Westerly); thence Northeasterly, along said centerline and curve, an arc distance of 17.93 feet (delta of 0 degrees 39 minutes 58 seconds and chord of North 11 degrees 04 minutes 16 seconds East, 17.93 feet); thence North 89 degrees 35 minutes 57 seconds East, 365.31 feet to the point of beginning. Including all land lying between the sidelines of the above described parcel as extended to the water’s edge of Lake Leelanau. 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: December 6, 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 #394239F04 (12-06)(12-27)

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 Douglas N. Porter and Hillary A. Porter, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Mortgagee, dated February 1, 2008, and recorded on March 11, 2008 in Liber 971 on Page 96, in Leelanau county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Three Thousand Twenty-Two and 12/100 Dollars ($153,022.12). 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 December 21, 2012. Said premises are situated in Township of Bingham, Leelanau County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 6, Paradise, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 7 of Plats, Pages 23 and 24. 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

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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: November 22, 2012 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #408649F02 (11-22)(12-13)

Glen Lake Community Library Notice to the Public There will be a public hearing on the proposed budget for the 2013 calendar year at the regular Board Meeting of the Glen Lake Community Library on December 12, 2012, at 1:00 PM. The meeting will be held at the Glen Lake Community Library in Empire. A copy of the proposed budget will be available at the library. The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing.

Leelanau Township Notice to the Public The Leelanau Township Board of Review will be held on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at the Township Office, 119 E. Nagonaba, Northport, Mich., at 9:00 a.m. 231-386-5138. The purpose of the December Board of Review is for considering agricultural, hardship and homestead exemptions, and correcting clerical errors (including uncapping issues), or mutual mistakes of fact only. This meeting is not for the purpose of hearing appeals of assessment by individual property owners. Doug Scripps, Leelanau Township, Supervisor

Solon Township Board Notice to the Public Meeting Minutes Synopsis for 11/15/2012 Supervisor Lautner opened the meeting at 7:00 P.M. with the Pledge of Allegiance. All board members were present. There was 1 guest in attendance. The following actions were taken by the Board: Approved the agenda with an addition under New Business. Approved the regular meeting minutes from 10/11/2012 as presented. Approved the Township and Fire Department Treasurer’s report and payment of vouchers. Approved to purchase a sign for $120.00 and have Larry Bruckner install it at the north side of the walk bridge in the Village of Cedar. An ad will be placed seeking snowplow bids for the Township Hall and Fire Department. An ad will be placed seeking applicants for the Planning Commission, Board of Appeals, Board of Review, Parks, Sexton and Township Hall Custodian. Adopted a resolution to approve submitting a grant application to the Michigan Township Participating Plan Risk Reduction Grant Program. Meeting adjourned at 9:21 P.M. A full transcript may be obtained by calling 231-228-7578 or writing STB, P.O. Box 253, Cedar, MI 49621. Shirley I. Mikowski/Clerk

Elmwood Charter Township Zoning Board of Appeals Notice of Public Hearing November 30, 2012 A Public Hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, December 19th, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. before the Elmwood Charter Township Zoning Board of Appeals to consider a request from Terry Rayment, 10563 S.W. Bay Shore Dr., Traverse City, MI 49684 to request a variance for the physical expansion (roughly 60 square feet) to a legal non-conforming structure. The public hearing will be held in the Elmwood Township Hall located at 10090 E. Lincoln Road, Traverse City. The ﬁle may be viewed at the Township Hall with Planner Daniel Leonard at (231) 946-0921 on Fridays from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Written comments regarding this variance request may be submitted in person no later than Noon Friday, December 14, 2012. Individuals planning to attend who require reasonable auxiliary aids should contact Connie Preston, Township Clerk at (231) 946-0921. Daniel Leonard, Elmwood Township Planner/Zoning Administrator

Public Notice NOTICE OF SALE Default has been made in the condition of a certain mortgage made the March 13, 2003, by Cris Larsen and Dayna Larsen (n/k/a Cameron) to Northwestern Bank and recorded on March 25, 2003, in the oﬃce of the Register of Deeds for Leelanau County, Michigan, in Liber 715, Page 886, and on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid at the date of this Notice NINETY-NINE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SIXTYEIGHT AND 44/100 DOLLARS ($99,968.44) and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity has been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by said mortgage, and the power of sale contained in said mortgage has become operative by reason of such default. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Friday, January 4, 2013, at 11:00 o’clock in the forenoon, at the Leelanau County Courthouse, 8527 Government Center Dr., Suttons Bay, Michigan 49682, there will be oﬀered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said mortgage, together with legal costs and charges of sale, including an attorney fee of SeventyFive ($75.00) Dollars provided by law and in said mortgage, the lands and premises in said mortgage mentioned and described as follows, to wit: Lot 7 of the Plat of Waterford Hills Subdivision, as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Pages 46-47. Situated in Leland Township, County of Leelanau, State of Michigan. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from date of sale; provided, however, that if the subject premises are heretofore or hereafter conclusively presumed to have been abandoned pursuant to MCL 600.3241a, the applicable period for redemption shall be thirty (30) days from said date, or otherwise shortened, in accordance with that statute. If the subject premises is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judiciary Act of 1961, under 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: November 15, 2012 N O RT H W E S T E R N BANK Mortgagee CALCUTT ROGERS & BOYNTON, PLLC by: Jack E. Boynton (P23137) 109 E. Front Street, Suite 300 Traverse City, MI 49684

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Thursday, December 6, 2012

General Announcements

Afterschool Mentor

Solon Township Notice to the Public

4H KIDS CLUB is looking for a permanent part-time employee.

The Solon-Centerville Fire Department Is accepting snow removal bids for the 2012-2013 winter season. Please request the specifications before submitting your bid by calling David Wurm/ Clerk at 231-228-7663. All bids must be received by 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 12, 2012. David Wurm/Centerville Twp. Clerk

Snow Plowing Insured. Free estimates. Suttons Bay Greilickville. Scott Emeott. 947-9837.

Storage Inside Storage Cars, RVs & Boats. Call B & L Rentals & Storage. 256-0179

Too Much Stuff?

The Leelanau County Treasurer s Office is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Chief Deputy Treasurer. Bachelors Degree required with a minimum of three years experience in accounting and bookkeeping procedures related to the management of municipal funds and tax collection. This is a full time position with excellent benefits and competitive compensation.

Quick!

For more information, contact the County Administrator s office at 231-256-9711. Applications will be accepted in the County Administrator s office until December 20, 2012. Leelanau County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Maple City Rd Just South of M-22

Commercial For Lease/Rent Affordable Office Clean commercial space. Small, medium or large units. Short and long term leases. Leland. 342-7014.

Office Spaces 105 & 275 sq. ft in Suttons Bay. Use of conference room. Copier & fax use available. Larry L. Graves. 271-3721.

Miscellaneous For Sale

OFFICE SPACE

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited Edition $1,500 obo. 231-642-6196 or 334-0155 Also Sunflexx Retractable Patio Awning 14â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x8â&#x20AC;&#x2122; $500.

Yard/Garage Sales

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Glen Lake, Lake Michigan Owners Thinking of renting? Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be happy to help you!

Cedar/Maple City Area Glen Lake Schools. 3 bed/2 bath home on 4 acres. No Pets. Immediate Occupancy. Call Christine Stapleton /Realtor 231-499-2698

Please call Pam DePuy, Glen Lake Rentals 231-334-4058 or 334-3348

Charming 1st Floor 2 bdrm. Apartment

martincodepuy@centurytel.net www.glenlakerentals.com

With Spacious Kitchen, W/D Hookup & Attached Garage

Real Estate Sales

$650/mo. heat included Located in downtown Lake Leelanau. No smoking/no cats. Sec. dep. req.

Real Estate Appraisal & Consultation Michael L. Sheridan, SRA Senior Residential Appraiser

Vacation Rentals Winter/Spring Rental 3 bdr 2 bath 1300 s ft. S. side Little Glen. Fully Furn. No smokers, no pets $750/mo incl. util avail til 6/10/13 937-435-1933 or lindacloud50@hotmail.com

GLEN CRAFT Beautiful and secluded resort setting on Big Glen Lake. Short walk to Glen Arbor. Lakefront condos and cottages available. Also offering boat rentals, slips, moorings, and convenience store on grounds. Check us out at www.glenlakelodging.com or www.glencraftmarina.com Glen Craft Marina & Resort (231) 334-4556

Appraisal Institute State Certified General Appraiser www.appraisalsbysheridan.com

Vineyard & Winery Properties Specializing in vineyard sites 20 to 150 acres, planted or vacant, I can help you get started or sell you an existing operation. 25 yrs. exp. Dan Matthies Peninsula Properties, Inc. 231-256-9942 or dlmatthies@aol.com

1 - larger office space @ $700/mo. Call 231-590-3770

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For Lease Glen Arbor 2 - small offices @ $250/mo.

Business & Services

2 Bd. Home For Rent Single car garage, full basement, Leland School District. 271-3761.

Call 313-510-5240

Call Quick Storage 231-334-4135

To obtain an application, visit the county s website at www.leelanau.cc and click on Employment Opportunities.

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NFI CERTIFIED GAS TECH Recommended by Ferguson s Fireplace & Stove Center Fully insured

Shop closed Dec. 24th thru Jan. 1st Tues-Fri 10-4 and Sat. 10-2 25 S. Lake Leelanau Dr

Lake Leelanau Apt. Upstairs 2br. $500 mo. + gas. $500 sec. No smoke/pets. 231-360-0026

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Cory Beuerle

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The Leelanau Conservancy seeks a fulltime Leadership Giving Specialist, working with major and planned gift donor prospects. Travel required. Experience: 3 years in fundraising or a related role. EOE. For complete posting: www.leelanauconservancy.org/work Email letter and resume to Ann Shoup: ashoup@leelanauconservancy.orb by 12/19/12.

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t 450/: 15 7&3: /*$& -"3(& -05 - -Great location just S of Norris Rd. (Rachel Dr) Easy into SB or TC, off the main road, friendly, walkable neighborhood. 4 Acres, Outbuilding allowed, some restrictions. Reduced $79,900 (1729976)

2 - 2.5+ acre lots on open land w/ Suttons Bay/West Bay views. Great for gardeners-lots of space! Area of nice homes. Outbuilding & horses allowed. Quiet area-little traffic - great for walking & biking. Close to water access. $73,000 each

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the Manitou, Fox Islands & the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Big Lakeâ&#x20AC;? Enjoy stunning sunsets, wooded privacy & a great location between Leland & Nport.(Just past Happy Hour)Your unique vista is protected by view easements. $148,000- $175,000 (1716523+)

t -07&-: 8&45 #": 7*&84 from 2-5 acre parcels. Amazing location just off Shady Lane & close to M-22 so getting out early is no issue. Nice private, paved road w/ very....nice homes. Simple restrictions! $45,000 & $50,000 or both (10 acres) for $85,000

Positions include: Ski Lift Mechanic Ski Patrollers Ski/Snowboard Instructors Rental Technicians Rental Shop Cashiers Shuttle Drivers Lift Operators On Mountain Ski Ambassadors Retail Clerks

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Alterations, sewing, mending, repairs. Call Maralene Roush at 228-6248.

Leelanau County Chief Deputy Treasurer

in this Leelanau Enterprise Classified

Community Non-Profit Org.

2 bdrm. $800mon. + sec. dep & util. 1yr. lease. No smoking. 231-256-8836

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Construction projects of any complexity. New Homes - Remodeling - Finish Carpentry. 386-5544.

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Call The Leelanau Enterprise 231-256-9827 Fax 256-7705 or email:

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The Solon Township Board is seeking applicants to fill the positions for Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, Board of Review, Parks, Sexton and Township Hall Custodian. 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 5:00 p.m. Thursday, December 13, 2013. Shirley I. Mikowski/Clerk

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Snow Removal Wait Staff Barista Pizza Cooks Deli Staff Housekeepers Cook 1 Child Care Staff

t -07&-: 4 -",& -&&-"/"6 7*&84 - Great location! with park boat launch to Lk Lee. & the Bay at both W & E ends of Bingham Rd. Affordable family neighborhood suitable for a walk out lower level, co. maintained rd., 1.14 acres, Quiet and nice, rid your bike, walk the dog - sweet... Whispering Hills. $34,900 DEAL! (1736439) Shared Water Access... t ,/033800% #-6''4-- 700â&#x20AC;&#x2122; of Sh. Fr. on West Bay, some have

waterviews. Premium lots -great topo. Great sub for â&#x20AC;&#x153;Greenâ&#x20AC;? min. size - 1200sf. Easy drive to SB & TC. Sub offers u/g utilities, n/g & Co. maintained roads. A variety of lots avail. Lot #41-$67,000 (1726153) Lots up to $72,900

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t $07&5&% $&%"3 $07& lot just up the street from sub. park with sandy beach, tennis, bball court, playground and adj. unbuildable property. U/G utilities elec.,gas, internet & sewer. Sh/access on West Bay & Cedar Lake NOW $77,000!!! (1718022)

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Wood Ridge Road Glen Arbor 231.334.5000 www.thehomesteadresort.com

cluded Lee Pt. Pristine, one-of-a kind, 1.5 wooded acres w/ 255â&#x20AC;&#x2122; of sugar sand beach, Very Private location. $950,000 (1717782)

2 one acre lots on wooded & private Loverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lane. Very easy build site. Close to Vic Steimel Park - for boating & swimming! And Stony Pt provides endless opportunities for walking & riding bikes! $35,000 each

t +645 4065) 0' 46550/4 #": Easy access to M-22. Hidden Valley, Lots 5 & 7, ea. 2 acres, partly wooded with beautiful countryside views. Backs up to orchards & Donnybrook Farms. Each $37,000. (1722131)

t ,&48*$, )*--4 just S of Suttons Bay- Set â&#x20AC;&#x153;way backâ&#x20AC;? from Co. Rd. 631, w/ only 7 beautiful acreage lots. Sub backs up to The Leelanau Club. 2.3 acres w/rolling hardwoods, pines & open clearing. U/g utilities, paved road, outbuilding allowed & restrictive covenants -Pristine $55,000 (1736438) t i5)& 10*/54â&#x20AC;? -

Estate size lot in the established and desirable sub â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Pointsâ&#x20AC;? on Stony Pt. Rolling & wooded topography suitable for a walkout lower level. County maintained roads, easy in & out to Suttons Bay & Traverse City. $25,000 DEAL!

t -"3(& "$3&"(& 1"3$&- ."1-& $*5: - Zoned for your needs! Desirable 33 acre development parcel. Zoned High Density Village & located across Co. Rd. 616 from the Maplewood Commons just west of Maple City. So many options, zoned Res & walking distance to village. but township allows ag usage & horses. Many options for this property! $219,900 Commercial Waterfront...ont t 8"5&3'30/5 */ 5)& 7*--"(& 0' 46550/4 #": - The only Vacant

Commercial Waterfront lot currently available in Suttons Bay-Great Location inside the Village limits next to Inland Seas! 108â&#x20AC;&#x2122; SANDY beach, village utilities available including sewer. 1/2+ Acre lot, perfect for boat-in business (& live above?)! $500,000

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;NATURAL BEAUTY ROADâ&#x20AC;? - Newer 4600 sf home w/old world Victorian details in the heart of Leelanau. Ash/cherry flr, tin/coffered ceil, 20 acres. Guest suite, 3-car gar. (1736047) 6 BR / 4.5 BA $785,000 Shelly Brunette, 231-642-6436

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HORSESHOW BARN - 11 AC. Regulation dressage indoor and outdoor arenas, 10 stalls, mirrored walls, knee wall, 2 tack rms, grain rm, wash/ dry area, BA. Great for events/clinics. (1730743) 0 BR / 1 BA $395,000 Shelly Brunette, 231-642-6436

Lake Michigan frontage without the million price! Contemporary home with 23â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Lake Michigan.This is a rental home with excellent rental history. Walk to Glen Arbor MLS# 1737350 $475,000

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Magnificent sunsets and spectacular views of the Manitouâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Spacious contemporary home w/mother-in-law apartment located on 129â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Lake Michigan. Walk to Glen Arbor MLS# 1737688 $1,095,000 Both Houses - MLS# 1737868 $1,295,000 Vacant Lots Two lots in the Village of Glen Arbor Private-yet close to all amenities. MLS# 1736875 $119,900 MLS# 1736876 $119,900 Both Lots - MLS# 1736874 $225,000

EMPIRE AREA

judy@judylevin.com BEACH HOUSE across street from sandy beach, tennis, b-ball, clubhouse in Northport. Water views, great as year â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;round/summer or rental! Walnut trim, cath. ceilings. (1737397) 3 BR / 2 BA $215,500 Shelly Brunette, 231-642-6436

VACANT LAND Wonderful Leelanau County. Vacant 3.27-acre parcel Seasonal W. Bay view lot in Leelanau County, 5 miles to with Lake Leelanau view. Close to Leland & Suttons Bay. TC. Level building site & partially wooded, builder avail$149,900. (1737374) Linda Schaub, 231-642-0342. able. $49,900. (1735257) Linda Schaub, 231-642-0342.

&OURTH 3T s Suttons Bay, MI Quiet, serene, private setting surrounds this new construction home. High end home with builderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s special touch. Many custom features including two natural stone fireplaces. Buyer can choose floor cover. This is a must see home! MLS# 1737570 $475,000

Beautiful views over West Bay. Gently rolling sites, Affordable Suttons Bay. Countryside views & UG utiliopen & wooded. Great Leelanau location. $90,000+. ties. Reasonable restrictions. 3 miles to town. (1700376+) Shelly Brunette, 231-642-6436. $36,900+. (1700453) Shelly Brunette, 231-642-6436.

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North Lake Leelanau direct waterfront building site. Sunset views, sand bottom, NO DEQ PERMITS NEEDED Build 40 feet from the water's edge.

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Exceptional Building Sites Fisher Lake Waterfront Vacant Lot $445,000

Chimney Ridge #20 4BR/4.5B Lake View The Homestead $595,000

Crystal Beach #13 1BR/1B Waterfront The Homestead $295,000

Private Water Front Parcel â&#x20AC;˘ N Manitou Trail, Leland â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Private N Lake Leelanau & Shared Lake MI Frontage $435,000 â&#x20AC;˘ N Cathead Bay Drive, Northport, Lot 22 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 100â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Lake Michigan Direct Waterfront - $258,000 â&#x20AC;˘ S Nanagosa Trail, Suttons Bay, Lot 38 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 100â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Stony Point Peninsula on West Bay - $257,000

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â&#x20AC;˘ N Manitou Trail, Northport -10 Acres â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Dramatic Lake Michigan Views - $199,000 â&#x20AC;˘ Belanger Creek, Suttons Bay - Acreage-Creek Frontage-Bay Views - $69,000-$119,000 â&#x20AC;˘ 12060 E Spinnaker Ln, Suttons Bay â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sweeping West Bay Views - $99,000 â&#x20AC;˘ Blue Water Ridge, Suttons Bay - Panoramic Water Views - $14,000-$89,000 â&#x20AC;˘ 1270 S Bay View Trl, Suttons Bayâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Seasonal Bay Views & Shared Beach Frontage - $59,900

Acreage â&#x20AC;˘ Donner Rd, Suttons Bay â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 56 Acre Mixture of Rolling Countryside & Hardwoods - $299,000 â&#x20AC;˘ Stonehouse Road, Suttons Bay â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 30 Wooded Acres Close to the Village of SB - $150,000 â&#x20AC;˘ 11629 E Belanger Woods Drive, Suttons Bay â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8.29 Acre Wooded Building Site - $89,900 â&#x20AC;˘ Bay View Trail, Suttons Bay â&#x20AC;&#x201C; (2) 2.4 acres, partially treed, very private â&#x20AC;&#x201C; each $39,000

Building Sites â&#x20AC;˘ Parcel A, N. Vincer Way, Northport â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1.59 Acres â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Wooded Building Site - $53,250 â&#x20AC;˘ Lakeview Ridge Development, Lot #12, Traverse City, Minutes to TC & SB - $43,000 â&#x20AC;˘ 7857 S Bingham Ridge Road, Lot #23 Traverse City, Close to Lk Leelanau Access - $24,500 â&#x20AC;˘ E Homewood Ave, Northport, Lot 6 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Wooded Lot near the Village of Northport - $23,300 â&#x20AC;˘ Parcel 15, N. Vincer Way, Northport â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Wooded Lot, low traffic, near Village - $23,300

5944 Glen Woods Dr. Brook Hill Cottage Lot #32 Deer Park Lot #18 Deer Park Lot #27 Millside Lot #2 Twisted Oak Lot #5

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Please visit www.OLTERSDORF.com for additional information on all building sites.

Thursday, December 6, 2012 Rare opportunity only 2.5 miles from Empire - home of Sleeping Bear National Park and Dunes along Lake Michigan shoreline. Secluded home on 11+ acres nestled in the woods with 40 x 60 pole barn. Screened porch with hot tub to relax in. Sit on the deck off living room and watch the beautiful Michigan sunsets. Perfect vacation get-a-way only 21 miles from Traverse City. Family estate that has been enjoyed for many years even before building. MLS# 1737201 $208,000

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LITTLE GLEN LAKE ONE OF FEW VACANT LOTS on Little Glen’s north shore. Day Forest Rd. is less traveled & blessed w/acres of National Park land across the road. Tall, beautiful hardwoods grace the 100’ x 406’ parcel. A terrific investment - priced to sell & just waiting for a year ‘round or seasonal home. $554,900. Please call Pam DePuy. (1734488)

TAMARACK COVE BIG GLEN’S SHELTERED NE shoreline. Cherished 1,474 sq. ft., waterfront home features 3 bdrms., 1½ baths, spacious living/dining/kitchen area w/ fantastic split stone natural fireplace. Beautiful water views from the master bedroom, great room & 26’ x 14’ lakeside deck. Perfect sandy beach & lake bottom. 2 platted lots. Very rare, seldom offered tranquil location! Virtual tour. $1,195,000. Please call Pam or John for details. (1730242)

BIG GLEN DESIRABLE EAST SHORE of Big Glen - sandy beach - remarkable sunsets! Nice open plan w/first floor master suite & laundry. 4 bedrooms/4 baths; full basement (partially finished); 3 car garage w/ bonus room above. Newer roof, flooring, well & updated kitchen. Includes all furnishings. A really good opportunity! $995,000. Please call John Martin. (1737705)

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P.O. Box 7, 6400 Western Ave. Glen Arbor, MI 49636

STORM HILL APPLE BARN EARLY 1900’S Storm Hill Apple Barn within the Village of Empire. Post & Beam construction. Over 8,600 sq. ft. on 3 levels. Zoned residential & light-use commercial. This is your chance to own a piece of Empire’s history. $189,900. Please call David DesAutels for more information. (1737383)

OAK HOLLOW ENJOY YEAR ‘ROUND or seasonal living in Glen Arbor. Wooded Lot #13 in Oak Hollow, a quiet ‘in town’ 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)

NEAR GLEN ARBOR WOODED BUILDING SITE near National Lakeshore land & Alligator Hill. Great depth. Big trees. Close to Glen Arbor. $110,000. Please call John Martin for more information. (1736315)

FOR LEASE

SLEEPING BEAR BAY PRISTINE SUGAR SAND BEACH, secluded 1.25 acre parcel with 103’ of Lake Michigan frontage, one mile west of Glen Arbor. Imagine a clear view of Sleeping Bear Point, S. Manitou and N. Manitou Islands, plus Pyramid Point. Also included, a 1,100 sq. ft authentic log cabin in excellent condition, with a detached oversized 2 car garage. New well and numerous upgrades make this a “must see” property. $1,095,000. Please call John Martin. (1735150) BURDICKVILLE GREAT 10 ACRE SITE, near Burdickville & public access to Big Glen Lake. Access off Briar Hill Rd., a private road with shared maintenance. Natural gas runs up the east boundary of property. Walk to Glen Lake School. $69,000. Please call John Martin for more information. (1739957)

GLEN ARBOR CENTER CORNER OFFICE located between the Glen Arbor Township hall & Western Avenue Grill. Immediate possession. $700 per month + utilities, and percentage of C.A.M., which includes snow removal; parking lot maintenance; trash & common area janitorial. Extra costs will average below $200 per month. Smaller offices also available - please call for more information. Please call John Martin. (1730963)

LITTLE GLEN LAKE TREASURED FAMILY HOMESTEAD on the south shore. 200’ of water frontage x 500’+ deep w/possible split into 2, 100’ lots. Long, lovely views of the dune climb & Alligator Hill, plus wonderful, spacious backyard. 1,700+ sq. ft., 3 bdrm., 1½ bath home has been tenderly cared for. Property includes: 24’x38’ detached, 2 car garage & 12’ x 30’ boat house close to the water. Virtual tour. $995,000. Please call Pam DePuy. (1726690) 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. $179,500. Please John Martin for more information. (1732668)

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CLOSE TO EMPIRE NATURAL 2.4 ACRE building site w/large trees & underground electric. Quarter mile east of the village of Empire & close to the National Lakeshore. South facing countryside views & easy access from Westview Dr., off M-72. $29,900. Please call John Martin. (1739025)

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ELMWOOD TWP. HOME

GREAT PLACE TO START OUT IN LEELANAU CO., 3 BR, 2.75 BA, 1830 sq. ft., main floor offers open flr. plan w/ cathedral ceilings, spacious master suite w/private bath, finished w/o L/L, heated work shop, central a/c, 1.5 acre wooded setting w/views of West Bay, quiet Culde-sac St., $214,900. (1733205) 12-6-12

OUTSTANDING LOCATION & SETTING, 13 acre parcel in Leelanau Co., Chalet home for permanent residents or just get away moments. You will be amazed by the gorgeous W. Bay views from this hill top setting, hillside areas for those who want to try their Vineyard skills, Bingham Twp., $349,000. (1739587)

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Looking for a lifestyle change? Here’s an opportunity to live, work & play in the heart of the Sleeping Bear Dune National Lakeshore. Occupy the 2 bedroom, 2 bath apartment, while managing the 11 room motel. With creative enhanced advertising & marketing the sky’s the limit for rental potential! Guest rooms were updated w/new carpeting & darkening shades in 2012. They include A/C, color TV & WiFi too. Five rooms have kitchenettes w/ sink, refrigerator & microwave. High profile location - walk to charming downtown Empire & terrific Lake Michigan beach. #1739873 $499,000

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FABULOUS SUNSETS OVER LK MI & ISLANDS 185ft of the finest sand bch & 2.1 AC. Main fl master w/frpl huge kit w/qtz, library, formal dining, lg liv rm w/cust frpl $2,200,000 MLS#1739772 Gale Fox 231-386-5305

NATURE AT IT’S BEST - 80 ACRES beautiful custom home 4br/3ba large barn for boat and toy storage $875,000 MLS 1737389 John Peppler 231 645-1928

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A GREAT FAMILY HOME IN LELAND 4 BR/3.5 BA, Quality Built in 2002 Near lake access & Leland amenities. $849,000 MLS #1711746 Mark Carlson 256-9836 ED

ONE OF THE NICEST HOMES RECENTLY OFFERED in Leland. Situated on two village lots walk to N Lk LL access main fl master suite w/den, granite counters security system $595,000 MLS#1734520 Schaub Team 231-883-3545

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BAY BEACH & BEAUTIFUL HOME 150 ft, 1.32 acres, Custom Home Moor a boat, beach walk, find calm. $899,999 MLS #1736063 Ann Marie Mitchell 256-9836

EAST LELAND HOME 2BR, 2BA large family room, hardwood, tile and nearby lake access $148,000 MLS 1740596 Mark Fisher 231-633-5041

CUTE LITTLE GLEN COTTAGE completely remodeled in ‘08 great rental history – 1BR/1BA $159,000 MLS 1738037 Peter Fisher 231.735.4405

3BD/2BA SINGLE WIDE ON 1 ACRE spacious, in good condition, few repairs move in ready great location to Traverse City. $28,160 MLS#1740113 Elizabeth Schaub 231-360-1100

MAPLE CITY, 3BD/1BA CLOSE to Glen LK schools, LK MI, public access lower lev for space, backyard & deck $49,900 MLS#1739805 Elizabeth Schaub 231-360-1100

VILLAGE BEAUTY ON 6 LOTS 4-bdrms, 2-ba, 3-car 1910 farmhouse style $270,000 MLS #1740443 Ann Marie Mitchell 256-9836

BEAUTIFUL SETTING ON LK MI w/sand beach, Island views 2BR/2BA, FP, Rm to expand $349,000 MLS#1718647 Jim & Becky Stacy 231-218-1479

ATTRACTIVE LOG HOME SITS on 21 acres, views of S Lake Leelanau Property can be split, near boat launch $399,000 MLS#1738816 Jim & Becky Stacy 231-271-6062

WONDERFUL 3BD 2BA HOME SHOWS pride in ownership! Hardwood flrs ceramic irrigation, comp deck near Good Harbor Bay $184,000 MLS#1738190 Schaub Team 231-883-4644

4BR 2 BA HOME, SUTTONS BAY frpl, 2.7 acres basement & garage 8 mi. to Traverse City $259,900 MLS# 1730357 Pamela Mork 231-920-0520

UNIQUE LOG LODGE! FEATURES you dream your vacation home will have, log wet bar, two way fireplace, lake access! $299,900 MLS#1735738 Judy Levin 231-218-7653

HAND SCRIBED LOG HOME 4B–3B 3400 SqFt Great Views Master Suite, Fieldstone FP $325,000 MLS #1737037 Mark Carlson 256-9836

QUALITY CONTEMPORARY 3,622 SF 4BD 2BA mn fl master Corian, hardwood & tile floors island kitchen Leland schools! $349,000 MLS#1740370 Judy Levin 231-218-7653

NORTH LAKE STREET LELAND One of the best off water locations in Leland. Two lots with a small cozy bungalow cottage. $375,000 MLS #1737892 Mark Carlson 256-9836

VILLAGE BAYFRONT HOME 150 ft on Northport Bay 3 bdrms, 2 ba, 2-car, ranch $485,000 MLS #1738698 Ann Marie Mitchell 256-9836

BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME ON ¾ ACRE close to N Lake Leelanau access & village $29,900 MLS#1710545

AFFORDABLE BUILDING LOT near golf and Lake Michigan beaches $18,500 MLS 1738486

‘UP-NORTH’ RETREAT - 11+ ACRES GORGEOUS LK MI SUNSET VIEWS 4000 ft shared sugar beach perfect location! mature woods, private, near beaches, shops, restaurants $39,900 MLS#1732667 $52,500 MLS #1739763

Glen Arbor

334-3006

Leland

256-9836

5 ACRES-GORGEOUS PROPERTY near Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore $55,000 MLS 1739836

21.9 NPT BAY VIEW ACRES Corner Garthe/Kitchen Rds. LC terms $159,000 MLS #1727149

BEAUTIFUL 127FT SITE ON GT BAY wooded w/great views, hike, ski, swim, perfect! $290,000 MLS#1740494

THE BEST VIEWS OF SUTTONS BAY! 8+ acres slightly sloping parcel $105,000 MLS#1733060

BTFUL WATERFRONT LOT ON GT BAY sandy beach, part wooded, sunrises, private $235,000 MLS#1723513

LAKE MICH LOT, BEACH ACCESS gorgeous views to the Manitou and Fox Islands $310,000 MLS#1731301

Suttons Bay

271-6161

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