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News for the Week of December 8th - December 14th, 2005
Conservancy Working Toward Cedar Lake Preservation [December 8, 2005]
The Leelanau Conservancy has signed an option to purchase the 145-acre historic DeYoung farm in Elmwood Township. The TART trail runs through this property which nearly a mile of undeveloped shoreline on Cedar Lake and acres of rolling hills ideal for hiking, cross-country skiing, bird watching and more. A portion of the land is currently being farmed by a neighbor and plans for agricultural use and education are also in the works. The Conservancy put down $50,000 to get the ball rolling, but must raise an additional $130,000 within 91 days, and ultimately must raise $1.8 million by June 1st to secure this land. More info and photos of the DeYoung farm. Also see Farm targeted for preservation in the Leelanau Enterprise.
 Snow on the Breakwall Background [December 9, 2005]
Our latest background is a group of photos taken of the Leland breakwall on December 8, 2005. Visit our Backgrounds page for this and other backgrounds.
Empire Holiday Potluck Dinner [December 12, 2005]
All are welcome at 6 PM on Saturday (Dec 17) at the Empire Township Hall for the annual holiday potluck dinner along with Santa and singing. Bring a place setting and a dish to pass. call 326-5619 if you can help with this annual event. Volunteers are needed to help - call 326-5619 or email janskyempire@yahoo.com.
PaperWorks Studio Announces On-Line Commerce [December 13, 2005]
If you need greeting cards, note paper, or custom invitations, Traverse City's PaperWorks Studio encourages you to browse a catalogue of beautiful handmade papers and place your order over the internet. PaperWorks provides unique employment & training opportunities to individuals whose special needs have limited their ability to acquire and/or maintain a job. Order online from PaperWorks Studio.
Winter Solstice Stay At Home Ball [December 14, 2005]
The Shielding Tree Nature Center will hold their annual "Stay at Home Ball" next Wednesday (Dec 21). Call STNC at 231-334-7649 for details or visit shieldingtree.org.
The Week's Weather Was...
... partly sunny & upper 20s [December 8, 2005]
... light snow & low 30s [December 9, 2005]
... partly sunny, breezy, late snow & 30s (Sat) / mostly cloudy, flurries & 30s (Sun) [December 10, 2005 &
December 11, 2005]
... mostly cloudy, light snow & teens [December 12, 2005]
... mostly sunny & 20s [December 13, 2005]
... mostly cloudy, upper 20s w/ heavy evening snow [December 14, 2005]
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