To pave or not to pave the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail?

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Some citizens prefer compact earth or crushed limestone to asphalt By Jacob Wheeler Sun editor With at least one fundraising meeting under the belt, and checks already committed by local private-sector philanthropists, the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail appears to be on a momentous course for success. According to Tom Ulrich, Deputy Superintendent of the Sleeping […]

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Sugar Loaf plot thickens

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By Jacob Wheeler Sun editor The narrative surrounding Leelanau County’s troubled Sugar Loaf resort seemed to surface last month, when current owner Kate Wickstrom went public after years of silence to discuss her role and the enigmatic Las Vegas businessman Liko Smith’s much publicized attempts to acquire the long-shuttered ski resort. But since then the […]

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“Fracking” gas companies target northern Michigan

By Eartha Melzer Sun contributor As natural gas companies prepare to prospect in northern Michigan, experts are warning landowners to be careful about selling off mineral rights. When the state took in an all-time record $178 million in a mineral rights auction back in May, it became apparent that natural gas companies see new opportunities […]

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Sugar Loaf deal dead?

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Kate Wickstrom goes public … Liko hides in Vegas … trail leads to Polselli By Jacob Wheeler Sun editor Kate Wickstrom has broken her silence. And she has spoken with a vengeance. Wickstrom has effectively banned Eneliko Sean Smith from Sugar Loaf until he makes a legitimate, written offer to purchase the long-shuttered ski resort. […]

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Time running out on Sugar Loaf

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Liko Smith sets June 1 deadline for deal with Kate Wickstrom: Red Ginger fundraiser a flop By Jacob Wheeler Sun editor The window for the mysterious West Coast businessman Liko Smith to acquire and re-open the Sugar Loaf Resort and ski hill appears to be closing — and fast. Smith wrote on his blog’s “Weekly […]

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Fire audit saves money

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By Mike Buhler Sun editor In the summer of 2008 the Glen Arbor and Empire township fire departments joined forces as the unified Glen Lake Fire Department, and things have been good for both communities. Beginning July 1 of this year, the first synergistic reward will come to both communities as insurance carriers recognize the […]

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As acquisition date nears, hurdles loom for Sugar Loaf resort

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Eneliko Smith linked to Remo Polselli through business ties, but Smith maintains, “I’m nobody’s front man” By Jacob Wheeler Sun editor Eneliko “Liko” Sean Smith still plans to acquire Sugar Loaf resort this spring from Kate Wickstrom, and open the long shuttered ski hills this coming winter, though he might not ink the deal by […]

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Mr. Smith comes to Michigan

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Eneliko “Sean” Smith, Sugar Loaf resort’s enigmatic, aspiring new owner By Jacob Wheeler Sun editor There’s a new guy in town, and he’s definitely not from around here. All this month the local papers, TV stations, and gossip have focused on Eneliko Sean Smith, the enigmatic 39-year-old boxer turned businessman who recently moved to northern […]

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The Glen Arbor Sun interview with Liko Smith

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Eneliko “Sean” Smith, Sugar Loaf resort’s enigmatic, aspiring new owner Glen Arbor Sun: It’s been interesting to see how the local papers have reacted to an outsider coming in and hopefully acquiring Sugar Loaf. What do you think about the local media’s reaction to you so far? Liko Smith: Sugar Loaf is a very emotional […]

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Dueling Solutions For The Asian Carp Invasion

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This report was published by Progress Illinois: http://www.progressillinois.com/posts/content/2010/02/16/dueling-solutions-asian-carp-invasion By Adam Doster Last week, the White House released its own $78.5 million Asian carp deterrence plan. Environmentalists, nervous that an invasion will wreak havoc on the region’s ecosystem, are expressing disappointment with the Obama administration’s lack of a timeline or cohesive plan. The reversal of the […]

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