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News for the Week of July 8th - July 14th, 2004
Manitou Music Festival Dune Climb Concert [07.08.04]
Next Sunday (Jul 18) at 7 PM the Manitou Music Festival & Glen Arbor Art Association host their annual free concert at the Dune Climb at Sleeping Bear Dunes. This year's musicians are the Avatar Brass Quintet & the Bill Lucas Jazz Quartet. The concert also features the world premier of Fanfare for the Sleeping Bear by William Lucas. Call 231-334-6112, email glenarborarts@yahoo.com or visit their web site for details!
New Long Term Care Facility Pledged [07.09.04]
The Leelanau Enterprise reports that Tendercare (Michigan) Inc., which owns and operates two nursing homes in Traverse City has pledged to work with Munson Healthcare toward development of a new skilled nursing facility in Leelanau County. A facility (possibly in Suttons Bay) would replace the long-term care facility that is closing in Northport. Read the story.
Northport Community Art Center Raffle [07.12.04]
The Northport Community Art Center is holding a benefit Summer Raffle. Tickets are $20.00 each and prizes include a Western Caribbean Cruise, New York City & Toronto Theater Weekends and much more. The drawing will be held on August 21st and you can get tickets at businesses around the county and at the NCAC web site.
Bill Would Cut Farm Taxes [07.13.04]
The Traverse City Record-Eagle reports that a bill introduced by State Representative Howard Walker would reduce the property taxes to $5/acre for farmers who contracted to keep the land in agricultural production for 20 years. Read the story.
45th Parallel Park [07.14.04]
The Traverse City Record-Eagle reports that officials of Suttons Bay Township are working to secure funding for a 45 acre parcel north of Dumas Rd. The property includes a small stream, wetlands, woods and views of Grand Traverse Bay. Read the story.
The Week's Weather Was...
... cloudy, mist & 60s [07.08.04]
... partly sunny & 70s [07.09.04]
... sunny & 80s (Sat) partly sunny & 80s (Sun) [07.10.04 &
07.11.04]
... mostly sunny, humid & 80s [07.12.04]
... mostly sunny & 70s w/ overnight rain [07.13.04]
... mostly sunny & low 70s [07.14.04]
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