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Cherry Republic to hold holiday hiring event Nov. 8
NewsCherry Republic plans to hire as many as 200 “elves” to help pack and mail approximately 70,000 gift boxes at its Empire distribution and fulfillment center this holiday season. The company will hold a holiday hiring event from 2-6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 8, at its Empire warehouse, located at 9876 Fisher Street.
Glen Arbor’s 19th century grist mill has new owner
NewsRobert Kuras, owner of The Homestead, has announced that the historic grist mill and miller’s residence on the banks of the Crystal River in Glen Arbor have been sold to The Mill Glen Arbor, LLC. The acquiring entity is owned and operated by Turner Booth, a Michigan native who has relocated to Glen Arbor to rehabilitate and preserve the historic structures. Turner is a graduate of the University of Michigan and U of M Law School.
Gearing up youth biking in Leelanau County
NewsIn Leelanau County, kids who do not have access to a bike now have options, thanks to groups like Bike Leelanau, Northport Strong, and Norte, and the generous support of local businesses like McLain Cycles and Suttons Bay Bikes. The new Leelanau County Bike Library now makes it easy for ANY family to borrow a bike and get their kids rolling, just by filling out a simple form online.
Sheets of Sleeping Bear sand on camera
NewsNatalie Lomske, a native of Northville, Mich., and a frequent visitor to the Sleeping Bear Dunes, won this year’s Project Cinema MI screenwriting contest. Her script, titled Sheets of Sand, will be turned into a movie by local filmmaker Rich Brauer, who began filming in late September.
Are riparian laws enforceable on Michigan’s inland lakes?
NewsSometimes, when riparian landowners on inland lakes feel their rights are being infringed upon or they sense potential danger, they feel the need to call in the law. Most often they will call the sheriff’s department.
Park seeks concession contract for boat tours to Manitou Islands
NewsSleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore has issued a prospectus soliciting proposals for the award of a concession contract to provide ferry/tourboat services to the Manitou Islands. The new concession contract will be for a term of 10 years, beginning on its effective date, which is estimated to be Jan. 1, 2019.
Glen Arbor holds third annual Pumpkin Fest in remodeled park
NewsThe Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce will hold its Pumpkin Fest in the newly remodeled Glen Arbor Township Park on Saturday, Oct. 20, from noon until 3 p.m. The local community and visitors are invited to enjoy this celebration of autumn.
The Sun shines on Barbara Braly
NewsYear after year, spring till fall, you notice a cute little red car buzzing around Glen Arbor. This gem, a 1969 Volkswagen Fastback boasting only 36,140 miles, is driven by 91-year-old summer resident Barbara Braly.
Leelanau’s young famers: meet Bailey Samp and John Dindia
NewsAs they elaborate on their goals and farm structure, I am struck by the planning and intellectual effort that went into the purchase and creation of this new farm. John and Bailey have researched and taken advantage of seemingly every grant and loan available to them as young farmers.
Sleeping Bear Dunes hosts annual Park Entrance Pass Artwork Contest
NewsOnce again this year Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is conducting an artwork contest to select an image for the front of the park’s 2019 Annual Park Entrance Pass. The focus of the contest centers around the Every Kid in a Park program, which has the central goal of connecting fourth graders with the great outdoors and inspiring them to become future environmental stewards, ready to preserve and protect national parks and other public lands for years to come. For this reason, the art contest is open to anyone 12 years of age or younger.