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Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail hits $2 million in private fundraising

The Pathways to Sleeping Bear campaign reached the $2 million milestone in private fundraising. Campaign Co-Chair Carol Quarderer and her husband George shared, “We are thrilled and grateful to hit the $2 million mark in fundraising for the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail. We deeply appreciate the support and generosity of our donors. This beautiful trail will continue to bring many benefits to both our local community and visitors.”

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Cookies, Cocoa and Coffee on the Trail

Trail enthusiasts are invited to a Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail Open House on Saturday, Feb. 15, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the historic log cabin in D.H. Day Campground. Please stop by while you are out skiing or snowshoeing to enjoy complimentary cookies and coffee from Cherry Republic as well as hot chocolate from Grocer’s Daughter Chocolate.

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Polselli, Rock Investment Advisors, admit to Sugar Loaf ownership; two suitors vying for purchase

In a rare and extensive interview with the Glen Arbor Sun today, Remo Polselli admitted that he is the owner of Sugar Loaf resort, through his share in Rok Investments LLC. Polselli did not specify the extent of his ownership, or who else is involved in the corporation, but added that Liko Smith has no — nor has had any — part of Rok Investments.

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Leelanau County enters, inspects Sugar Loaf, without Liko or Remo present

Leelanau County code inspector Steve Haugen entered and inspected the lodge at Sugar Loaf on Wednesday, Feb. 5, without the presence of the long-shuttered ski resort’s owners, former owners or wanna-be owners. Realtor John Peppler, who lists Sugar Loaf for $8.7 million, accompanied Haugen, as did County administrator Chet Janek for part of the 3.5-hour tour.

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Take the Plunge at Empire Winterfest

Just a reminder to mark your calendar for Saturday, Feb. 15 for Winterfest in Empire. Word has it that the fine folks from Grocers Daughter Chocolate Shop will once again serve their fantastic hot chocolate to all who venture down to beach.

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Bay Theatre presents “The Rocket”

The Bay Film Series presents “The Rocket” February 9-11 at The Bay Theatre in downtown Suttons Bay. This award-winning film from Laos/Thailand features 10-year-old Ahlo who is targeted by his grandmother to be a symbol of bad luck to his family and village. After disaster strikes his family he struggles to hold the trust of his father as they are forced off their land. Ahlo leads a misfit band of relatives and friends on a journey across a beautiful landscape once ravaged by war as he seeks to prove his goodness and find his family’s respect.

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Chiapas Water Project holds reunion for supporters

The Chiapas Water Project (CWP) Committee of On The Ground welcomes your presence at a reunion for supporters on Saturday, March 1 at the Old Art Building in Leland from 6-10 p.m. The evening will feature food and drink from local chefs along with a live and silent auction of treasures from regional artists and businesses, as well as artisan goods of Chiapas. Dancing and live music by Tim Sparling and friends will start at 8:30 p.m. There will also be a discussion of successes and challenges of water projects by current staff and board who returned from Chiapas in January.

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Trusted weatherman Dave Barrons seeks “balance” for Leelanau County Commission

Dave Barrons, northern Michigan’s trusted television meteorologist for nearly two decades, officially declared his candidacy today for a seat on the Leelanau County Commission. Barrons, a Democrat, lives in Elmwood Township in the county’s southeast corner. He seeks to unseat District 2 incumbent, Republican Deb Rushton, in this November’s election.

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Liko-polooza: timeline of a media frenzy over Sugar Loaf

Neither the Glen Arbor Sun nor any other media outlet in Northern Michigan seems to know exactly if/when Liko Smith will show up to claim Sugar Loaf/allow Leelanau County inspector Steve Haugen to tour the premises. Claims that Smith and Haugen would tour the property today, January 31, and that Smith would meet the public over karaoke tonight at the Cedar Tavern proved incorrect. Liko Smith emailed various media sources today that the inspection will now take place on Friday, February 7. Meanwhile, it remains a mystery as to who actually controls/owns the long-shuttered ski resort, and what their true intentions/motives are. One thing is certain: we journalists are pecking and clawing for every little scrap like vultures in a garbage dump.

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Remembering Pete Seeger aboard the Clearwater

Whenever we went out for a sail we would have a moment of silence with everyone on board, and would break it with a song. During Toshi’s memorial several crew members broke silence with a plethora of string instruments. It was about four girls singing a four part harmony version of Mingulay.

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