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News for the Week of February 24th - March 2nd, 2005
Bayview Phases Approved by Suttons Bay [Feb 24, 2005]
On Monday the Suttons Bay Village Council unanimously approved three more construction phases for the Bayview housing project (at the former Frigid Foods site). The 475 units approved would more than double the number of houses in Suttons Bay and about 50 of the lots would be sold to the village to work with a housing agency to develop affordable housing in the project. Read Suttons Bay approves Bayview phases in the TCRE and BayView project wins site plan OK in the Leelanau Enterprise.
Leelanau Snowshoe Shuffle [Feb 25, 2005]
This Sunday (Feb 27) from 1-4 PM, meet at Fischer's Happy Hour for the Leelanau Memorial Health Center Volunteers and Northport Health and Fitness Association's annual Snowshoe Shuffle to support "Free Health Days" (healthcare for low income and uninsured residents in Leelanau County). Cost is $10/person or $20/family and chili, hot chocolate and hot cider are provided with. Free snowshoes are available courtesy of McClain Cycle and Fitness. For more info, call 386-0061.
Native Art Market [Feb 28, 2005]
The Leelanau Historical Museum hosts a Native Art Market the first Saturday of every month (next one Mar 5) from 10 AM - 4 PM. Local Native American artists working in both traditional and contemporary arts will demonstrate their craft and display and sell their original work at the Museum. The March 5th market will feature a 1:00 pm presentation by Native Author Lois Beardslee. For more information contact the Leelanau Historical Museum at 231/256-7475.
Case Could Determine Beach Access [Mar 1, 2005]
The Associated Press reports that the Michigan Supreme Court hears oral arguments March 8 in a case that has caught the attention of property owners, businesses, environmentalists and outdoor enthusiasts. The outcome could affect not only beach walking, but the balance of power between riparian landowners and government regulators on shoreline environmental issues. Read Sandy footsteps lead to court from the AP
Winter at the Vineyards [Mar 2, 2005]
The Homestead's Winter at the Vineyards will be held next Saturday (Mar 12) and offers guests a tour of Leelanau Wine Cellars, Black Star Farms, L. Mawby Vineyards and Gill's Pier Winery with lunch. Packages and day only rates are available and you can call (231) 334-5100 or visit their web site for info.
The Week's Weather Was...
... light snow & 30 [Feb 24, 2005]
... cloudy, light snow & upper 20s [Feb 25, 2005]
... partly sunny & 30 (Sat) / early sun, late snow & 20s (Sun) [Feb 26, 2005 &
Feb 27, 2005]
... cloudy & 20s w/ overnight snow [Feb 28, 2005]
... snow, wind & low 20s [Mar 1, 2005]
... light snow & 20s [Mar 2, 2005]
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