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Leelanau County enters, inspects Sugar Loaf, without Liko or Remo present
Historical Feature, Investigative Article, Talk of the TownLeelanau 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.
Take the Plunge at Empire Winterfest
Upcoming EventJust 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.
Bay Theatre presents “The Rocket”
Upcoming EventThe 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.
Chiapas Water Project holds reunion for supporters
Upcoming EventThe 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.
Trusted weatherman Dave Barrons seeks “balance” for Leelanau County Commission
Investigative Article, Local PersonalityDave 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.
Liko-polooza: timeline of a media frenzy over Sugar Loaf
Business Feature, Historical Feature, Investigative ArticleNeither 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.
Remembering Pete Seeger aboard the Clearwater
NewsWhenever 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.
Benishek’s Sleeping Bear Dunes “Wilderness” Legislation Moves Toward Becoming Law
NewsToday, Congressman Dan Benishek’s (Republican of Michigan) legislation to protect the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore was unanimously passed by the House Committee on Natural Resources during a key Congressional mark-up hearing. The legislation now is set to move to the House floor for a final vote.
Glen Arbor celebrates 14th Winterfest
Talk of the TownEscape from the winter blues at the 14th annual Glen Arbor Winterfest on Saturday, Feb. 15. Festivities start at 7 a.m. with the beginning of the Perch Fishing Contest, with prizes for first- through fourth-place catches. All participants will bring their biggest catches from Big and Little Glen to the Sportsman Shop at 1 p.m., and winners will be crowned. Entry fee for this event is $20, and all ages are welcome to participate.
Uncle “Z” Band plays Emergency Fund concert at Art’s Tavern
Upcoming EventThe Empire Area Emergency Fund will hold the next of its monthly concerts on Sunday, Jan. 26 from 4-6 p.m. at Art’s Tavern in Glen Arbor. The Awesome Uncle “Z” Band will perform a free live concert. Organizers will pass the bucket to collect free will donations to support the efforts of the Emergency Fund.