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News for the Week of June 26th - July 2nd, 2003
Classic Boat Show [06.26.03]
The Suttons Bay Classic Boat Show will be held this Saturday (Jun 28). Join them for boat exhibits, demonstrations, a kayak paddle-in and family fun. Learn more at suttonsbayarea.com.
Polselli Sentenced, Mortgage Sold [06.27.03]
The Traverse City Record-Eagle reports that Sugar Loaf owner Remo Polselli was sentenced Wednesday to 27 months in prison and to pay almost $3 million in taxes and penalties. The article also notes that Ashley Bloom (who bought the Sugar Loaf mortgage from Huntington Bank) has sold it to an as yet unnamed 3rd party. Read the story.
Cherry Surplus? [06.30.03]
The Detroit Free Press reports that the Cherry Industry Administrative Board wants growers to set aside 15% of this year's crop. Board member Jeff Send of Suttons Bay voted against the order, doubting that there would be a surplus due to our cold spring. Read the story.
Fourth of July [07.01.03]
Leland will have kids' bike decorating at 11 AM at Hancock Field followed by games for children of all ages at noon. The parade takes place at 3 PM. Fireworks will be held after sunset on JULY 5TH at the Lake Michigan beach just south of the harbor. Glen Arbor will have their parade at noon and fireworks at dusk. Northport will have music at Marina Park followed by a fireworks show.
Cedar Polka Fest [07.02.03]
The 2003 Cedar Polka Fest, featuring 4 days of polka music, dancing, food and beverages will be held July 3-6. Highlights (other than the polka-ing under the big tents) include a parade on Saturday and a Polka Mass on Sunday. Click for more information.
The Week's Weather Was...
... scattered clouds, breezy & 60s [06.26.03]
... mostly sunny & 70 [06.27.03]
... cloudy, drizzle & 60s (Sat) / early clouds, then sun & upper 60s (Sun) [06.28.03 &
06.29.03]
... sunny & 70s [06.30.03]
... sunny & upper 70s [07.01.03]
... sunny & 80s [07.02.03]
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