Merry Marketplace
This Saturday (November 10th) from 10am to 5pm the Old Art Building in Leland will host the Merry Marketplace with vendors selling art, Christmas crafts, jewelry, food products, knitted items, quilted pillows and more. Booth space is still available. Call Sara at 231-228-6513 or visit the Old Art Building web site.
Modified South Fox Land Swap [11.09.01]
The Detroit Free Press reports that South Fox landowner David Johnson has proposed a modified swap with the state. A key feature is that no exchange of lands on the south end (where the lighthouse and boat landing are) is proposed. Complete story in the Freep
The State News ran a 6 part investigative feature this summer about the issues surrounding the South Fox Island land swap. They have great photos, maps and tons of information. Thanks to Tom Oswald for passing this along!
Interim County Administrator [11.12.01]
The Leelanau Enterprise has an article about David Gill, Leelanau County's interim administrator. Complete story in the Enterprise.
Girls Basketball Districts [11.13.01]
Districts in the Cherryland Conference will be held tonight (Nov. 14) in Northport Wednesday. Lake Leelanau St. Mary's meets Traverse City Christian at 6 PM and Leland faces Northport at 7:30. The championship game will be Friday at 7:30 PM. In the Class C opener Monday, Glen Lake (20-1) defeated Suttons Bay 64-22. The Lakers meet Forest Area tonight.
Leelanau Septic Ordinance [11.14.01]
The Traverse City Record-Eagle reports that Leelanau County Commissioners delayed adoption of a controversial septic ordinance last night, saying that public hearings were necessary. The issue is complex and we recommend that you read the story in the Record-Eagle.
The Week's Weather Was...
... windy, rainy & low 40s to upper 30s [11.08.01]
... mostly sunny & mid 40s [11.09.01]
... mostly sunny & 40s (Sat.) / partly cloudy & low 40s (Sun.) [11.10.01 & 11.11.01]
... sunny & mid 50s [11.12.01]
... early sun, then low 50s and mostly cloudy w/ sprinkles [11.13.01]
... mostly cloudy & upper 50s [11.14.01]
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