Category: Community Alert
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The Lights Are On …
A report on the regular council meeting of December 18, 2025 EMILY KAY VOTRUBA DEC 22, 2025 In December, if I can, I like to spend quality time reflecting on the year. For me this involves transferring perennial information (birthdays, holidays, meeting dates, important anniversaries and milestones) from this year’s…
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November Council Meeting Preview
Agenda, water notices, fire & safety reports, Lake Effect, and snow snake. EMILY KAY VOTRUBA NOV 17, 2025 Thursday’s Agenda A reminder that this month’s meeting is at noon instead of 7, because at 6 on Thursday night there’s a presentation at the Life Saving Station from the recommended developer…
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Trivia Snowed Out
Trivia at Stormcloud is the latest social victim of these piles of fluffy stuff. The weekly respite from my house is not happening tonight. Rick Schmitt said some employees have been unable to make it in to work today because of the weather. The special ’80s niche trivia night that…
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Water Monitors Need Their Funding Renewed
Links: To view a summary of Michigan Clean Water Corps (MiCorps) accomplishments, click here. To download a sample letter of support for MiCorps, and the Cooperative Lakes Monitoring Program click here. Please visit www.micorps.net for more information about MiCorps, and the Cooperative Lakes Monitoring Program. To view a list of Mi House and Senate Natural…
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Adopt-a-Beach Cleanup This Saturday
Here’s the link to last year’s data collection.
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Help Shape the Future of Elberta
The Planning Commission will be holding a special meeting Tuesday, August 15 at 6 pm to discuss the results of the survey that was mailed out in June and formulate the community’s vision for our new master plan. Please attend!
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Guest Column: Electric Skateboard Debate Ramps Up
Please help stop Frankfort City Council’s ongoing effort to create an ordinance banning electric skateboards citywide. By Carolyn Thayer July 14, 2017 I’m asking for your help to spread the news about the Frankfort City Council’s ongoing effort to create an ordinance banning electric skateboards citywide based on the potential for a public safety…
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Little Gathering in the Office Friday
From the head of the Employee Relations Committee, Robin Rommell: “We are having a reception at the Village office this Friday from 3:00 to 4:00 to show off our newly renovated office space and to give Village residents an opportunity to say goodbye, and a big “thank you,” to our…
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Spring Cleanup May 6
It’s spring cleanup time in the Village! New this year: CURBSIDE scrap metal and *appliance* pickup, as well as car batteries and marine batteries. If you have some of these items ready to go, kick ’em to the curb Saturday, May 6, before 9 am. As for the rest of…
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Enliven Your Garden, Save Money, Heal the Earth, Talk to Cool People
Grow Benzie continues its project of greening up the county with several spring events. Now is a great time to get your gardening synapses firing, and GB is going to hook you up to a clean power source. This coming Tuesday, April 11, it’s the State of the Small Farms Dinner at…
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Superintendent Recommends Platte River Elementary for Closure
A community meeting will be held this evening at Platte River Elementary at 7PM and a Board Meeting on March 13 at 7 pm in the Middle School Computer Lab to discuss the recommended closure of Platte River Elementary. Matt Olson, Benzie County Central Schools superintendent, sent out a fact…
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Beefing It Up: Council Meeting and Public Hearing on the Budget
February 16, 2017 Meeting By Emily Votruba Eight members of the public showed up, representing about 2 percent of Village households. Public hearing on the Village’s FY2017–18 budget The proposed budget was posted on the Village website as of February 3. The adopted budget can be viewed here. The Budget,…
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Elberta Summer Solstice Funraiser
Support the Elberta Solstice Festival by joining them January 28th at the Cabbage Shed for a night of music, food, and fun. Delicious food provided by the Cabbage Shed and Jim Barnes (Elberto’s Taqueria). 50-50 Raffle, Pool, Darts, Foosball and Cornhole throughout the night. Live music with Jake Fysinge at…
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Holiday Caroling
A group of Villagers will meet at the Village Office this week at 6 pm on Wednesday, Winter Solstice, to go caroling throughout Elberta. All are welcome. Songsheets will be provided, so don’t worry if your lyrical knowledge is a bit rusty. Warm up your pipes and your spirits!
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Coyote Crossing: November Council Meeting Reports
By Emily Votruba Regular Meeting, November 17, 2016 On the way to the regular council meeting, Linda Manville saw a coyote cross the road in front of her. The meeting was held at the Life Saving Station for the first time ever as far as anyone could remember. The room…
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Sign Sale Today: So Far Successful
UPDATE: Here’s an updated list of the remaining sign inventory. Call or visit the Village Office during regular office hours or schedule an appointment. http://villageofelberta.com/elberta-used-street-name-sign-sale/ It’s 11 am and there’s been good turnout for the antique street sign sale at the Village Office. Each corner array costs $50, with some…
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Elberta Quince Jam
If you’re looking for a special gift for a loved one this year, Elberta quince jam, made from quinces from the Elberta quince tree next to the Eco-Building Products/Elberta Beach Market building, is available by donation at the Village Office. Emily Votruba made the jam and Jason Soderquist designed the…
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Thanksgiving Leftovers Party Sunday
Parks & Rec and your fellow villagers gather this Thanksgiving Sunday from 5 to 10 for hanging out and leftovers at the Life Saving Station (1120 Furnace Street, at the Waterfront Park). Come and share your leftovers potluck style or just try everyone else’s. Soft drinks and coffee provided. At…
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The Amphitheater Is Painted!
Jason Soderquist has painting of the Amphitheater, and it looks terrific. Go check it out when you get a chance.
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Special Council Meeting Monday 6 pm
Update: At tonight’s special council meeting, which was attended by several members of the public, council discussed a few options for our immediate, emergency Department of Public Works needs: required water operations and testing, and plowing. Elberta’s backup water operator, Dave Bissell, who works full time in Frankfort, is available…
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Benzie Water Protectors Unite with Standing Rock Wednesday
From Suz McLaughlin: “COMMUNITY fundraiser for STANDING ROCK, Wednesday, November 16, at Grow Benzie, 5-7pm. Soups from local cooks & chefs, breads and dessert…$5 donation. Let’s show OUR community support for the WATER PROTECTORS of Standing Rock! Their mission is still moving forward, they are on the front lines now.…
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Veterans Memorial Park Dedication Today
A dedication ceremony will be held today at 2 pm at the new Benzie County Veterans Memorial, located behind the Watson Benzie dealership between South St. and Grace Road, west of US 31. Arthur Melendez, an Elberta resident, veteran, and volunteer with the Benzie County Veteran Affairs Committee, said there…
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Solstice Quilt up for Auction!
Submit your bid here! http://villageofelberta.com/quilt-bid-form/ Lot no. 1, the one and only Elberta Solstice Festival Quilt. It’s a full/double (54″ x 75″) coverlet handcrafted out of Elberta Solstice T-shirts and donated as a benefit to the Village by artisans Rosemary Tanner and Cynthia Larson. This is a truly unique piece…
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Elberta & Gilmore November 2016 Election Results
For Benzie County totals, go and keep refreshing here. Here is a pdf of elberta-gilmore-election-2016-results. Scroll down for visuals of all the data.
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Get Ready to Vote Tuesday!
GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT PREVIEW for Village of Elberta and Gilmore Township Tuesday, November 8, 2016 Open from: 7 am to 8 pm Our Polling Place: The Village Community Building 401 First Street Elberta, MI 49628 Complete Michigan voting instructions, including “write-in” instructions, are available here. PDF Download: Ballot Preview 2016 See the…
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President Jenks Resigns, Clerk Anderson Resumes
Council Meeting Report, October 2016 By Emily Votruba Holly O’Dwyer chaired this regular council meeting in the absence of president Diane Jenks, who resigned from Council and the Planning Commission effective October 13. New Shed on Crapo A Zoning Board of Appeals public hearing was held before the meeting. The…
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Frankfort Film Festival Blooms at the Garden Theater
The City of Frankfort and the historic Garden Theater come together to elevate the human spirit through film, with 20 award-winning features at the 8th Annual Film Festival, October 20–23! As usual, some of the year’s inspired independent filmmakers will be on hand to share their stories: Bill Latka, producer…
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Elberta Mercantile Closes First Season with Yummies
After a successful season, Mark and Carol would like to show their gratitude with a Fall Closing House Celebration. EMC will be providing delicious cider and snacks to thank their patrons for helping them make their dream a reality.
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Get It in Writing: Council Approves Additional Compensation for Clerk
By Emily Votruba What follows is a (mostly) direct transcript of the special council meeting that took place on Saturday, October 1, at 1 pm. Background: In a September 6 letter to council (obtained by me from the clerk by FOIA request), our clerk, Catherine Anderson, asked for salaried compensation for the nonclerk duties she…
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Hunting in the Village: Let the Game Begin
It’s hunting season! But it’s illegal to shoot firearms within Village limits. That includes up in the dunes. So if you hear gunshots here in Elberta, you would be correct to call the Sheriff, who is tasked with enforcing that law, because it’s also a state law. Bowhunting, however, is allowed…
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August Primary 2016 on Tuesday the 2nd
Don’t miss the Gilmore/Elberta Primary Election this coming Tuesday, August 2, from 7:00 am to 8 pm at the Community Building, 401 First Street. Gilmore Township/Elberta voters will be choosing State (101st District) and U.S. congressional (1st District) representatives, as well as county prosecutor (Sara Swanson running unopposed), sheriff (Ted…
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And a-One and a-Two: Village Weighs Proceeding with Restroom Project with Partial Grant Funding
By Emily Votruba, Parks & Rec Secretary At the February Parks and Rec meeting this year, Elberta Farmers’ Market master Sue Oseland presented a proposal to apply for a $70K USDA grant for permanent, piped restroom facilities at the Penfold/Farmers’ Market park. The restroom would be 10×20 with two separate…
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Lines in the Sand
By Andy Bolander Here is an annual reminder of the beautiful frailty our community possesses in the Elberta dunes and beach. It will take persistent and vocal presence for us to protect this resource. Why is it necessary to protect the dune habitat? Well, something you may feel intuitively is actually…
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A New Era for the Elberta Solstice Festival
EDITORIAL By Emily Votruba In the space of a couple of weeks straddling April and May, Solstice Fest 2015 went from being on, to off, to back on again. On April 15, Bill Soper, chair of the Solstice Committee, and Diane Jenks, village council president, had a discussion, based on…
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Property Tax Assessment Fun Time
March 9, 2015 Property tax assessment reports came in the mail Monday. If you didn’t like the look of yours, or you want to give the assessor a pat on the back (or hand them a vicuña coat?), attend one of the Gilmore Township Board of Review meetings: March 19, 9…
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Benzie Emergency Management Seeks Feedback on Its Natural Hazards Draft Plan
Get back to Frank Post, our county emergency management coordinator, by email or phone asap! (fpost@benzieco.net, 231-882-0567) Read and download the draft plan here: 2015 Hazard Mitigation Plan More information is available at the Region 7 website.
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It’s Budget Time
Offer feedback on the budget to the Budget, Finance, and Audit Committee by contacting committee member Cathy Anderson at cathymaryanderson@gmail.com Download/view: The Proposed Village of Elberta Budget, prepared by the Budget, Finance, and Audit Committee (DRAFT)
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Whoville in E-ville Contest
Announcing! The first annual Whoville Holiday Decorating contest, sponsored by Shear Class Salon and Day Spa. Who in Elberta will come up with the greatest house and lawn decor to brighten up our midwinter? Submit your $10 entrance fee to Shear Class. The Overall Best Decor winner gets the whole kitty…
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Midterm Election 2014! Wolves, Drugs, Fire
UPDATE: View up-to the minute election results (as available) from the various Benzie townships here, and the final official Benzie County results page here. UPDATE: From Aubrey Parker: “BENZIE COUNTY: We’re hoping to do LIVE election results again tonight like we brought you in 2013, but we need your help! All…
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Special Meeting on DEP Tonight
Special Meeting of the Elberta Village Council Monday October 27, 2014 Community Building 401 First Street 7:00 P.M. The Village of Elberta will conduct a Special Meeting on Monday October 27, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. to consider the financial status of the Village including the 2013 – 2014 audit, the…
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Near Beer, Cont’d: Frankfort Beer Week
Frankfort holds its first-ever Beer Week the second week of Hoptober, Monday through Saturday, celebrating our new deeply local beer scene (thank you, Stormcloud Brewing Company). More than a dozen restaurants will be participating, creating unique items just for this event, made with Michigan beer. Stormcloud will tap their annual…
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Village Seeks New Deputy Clerk
The Village is *NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS* for the position of DEPUTY VILLAGE CLERK Elberta residency NOT required. This is a part time position, 12 – 16 FLEX TIME hours/week. Pay is $10.50 – $14.50 dependent upon education and experience. Complete job description and application available at the Village website or…
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Swim for Mitch and His Favorite Places This Labor Day Sunday
By Ann Sinclair UPDATE Greetings to All! In honor of my dear friend Mitch Stevenson, who passed on August 22, 2013, I thought I would go for a swim. And since I’m still rehabbing my shoulder, I prowled around for a revised route, and have landed on crossing Little Glen…
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Village Offers Beautiful, Affordable Event Locations
By Diane Jenks The Village of Elberta is struggling to survive with low fiscal scores and the threat of an emergency manager. The State of Michigan has many communities in this situation and is willing to help the village work its way back into the black. The departure of the…
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Departure Letter from Interim Treasurer Toni Flynn
June 18, 2014 To the Elberta Village Council and to the Lovely People of the Town, After three months of working in the Village office, helping where I was able, I feel it is in the best interest of all for me to take my leave and allow someone with…
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Elberta Summer Solstice Festival no. 12: Wilder Than Ever
The Elberta Solstice Festival is back for its 12th year, Saturday June 21! Join the teeming masses of music and food buffs descending on our magical Village amid the dune bluffs of Lake Michigan for live music, local food, beer, games, Michigan’s best beach, and other attractions to amaze and…
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Finally the Truth! About Garbage
By Emily Votruba Village garbage pickup, provided by Allied Waste (Republic Services) of Manistee, is every Friday morning. Put your trash out by 7 am to be safe. In the event of a Monday holiday, service will occur the next day (so, in our case, pickup will be Saturday). You…
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Road Ends Sign Gone
The “Road Ends” sign the Village installed last June has apparently been removed (not by the Village). Jennifer Wilkins sent this photo yesterday, May 3.
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Manville Takes Leave of Leave of Absence to Call Special Meeting Monday May 5
Via email from president pro tem Robin Rommell today, Village President Reggie Manville has come out of his leave of absence to call a special meeting for this coming Monday at 7 pm to discuss the following: 1. Theft of Village property 2. DPW Superintendent and 3. Parks and Recreation…
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What’s Going Around: Rent Scammers
By Kimm X Jayne For any of you who list a property on HomeAway.com or VRBO, be aware of this scam going around. Someone reserves your place and sends a cashier’s check, but before you get the check, he or she “realizes” they overpaid you and part of that money…
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A Better Fence Will Make a Better “Tot Park”
Elberta Parks and Rec has made installation of a new Tot Park fence a priority for this summer. The current chain-link fence is in bad condition and doesn’t fully enclose the play area. The Commission has sought estimates for a sturdy, attractive new fence that will fully enclose the play…
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2014 Bruce Catton Award Winning Essay: “He Was Lost, but I Found Him”
The following story, by J.J. Swander, took first place this year in the annual Bruce Catton Awards event. Each year, freshmen at Frankfort–Elberta High School compose essays inspired by their reading of Catton’s Waiting for the Morning Train, about his life growing up in Benzie County. J.J. Swander is a fifteen-year-old…
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Crystal Lake and Cold Creek
April 15, 2014 2:30 pm Volume of water moving through outlet is reduced, shore line lowered. Sheen still present. April 14, 2014 6:25 pm Sheen oozing up from submerged shore continues to be flushed through the outlet. April 14, 2014 12:20 pm A significant amount of water was moving through…
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Adult Spelling Bee to Contain No XXX Words
By Emily Votruba On Friday, April 11, Stormcloud Brewing Company and the Betsie Current newspaper present a spelling bee to raise money for a great cause: local education. If you are a mature, brewery-going person with an orthographic bent, find yourself a partner and register to spell competitively by sending…
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DPW’s Advice to Prevent Frozen Pipes Today
Thanks, Ken Bonney, for dropping off this notice today!
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New Civic Group and Ice Rink Form in Elberta
By Emily Votruba The Friends of Elberta met for the first time on January 15. In just a couple of weeks, they agreed on a mission statement and held an event, the Fire & Ice Skating party on February 9. The Friends’ mission is to “preserve, promote, and enhance the quality of…
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Friends of Elberta Meet Tonight at Mayfair
A new NGO, formed in late January, meets for the fourth time tonight at the Mayfair Tavern at 7 pm. The mission is “to preserve, promote, celebrate, and enhance the quality of life in Elberta.” All are welcome. Agenda items for this meeting include a recap of the Fire &…
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Frankfort’s Kinda Progressive Zoning Ordinance
By Emily Votruba It’s probably not anarcho-syndicalism in the making, but the City of Frankfort’s planning commission under the leadership of Bruce Ogilvie has put together a fairly progressive and forward-thinking zoning ordinance. The comment period is NOW, and the public hearing is set for Tuesday, March 11. Take a…
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Upcoming Special Waste Collections
Clip out and stick on your fridge! Or, well, just write them down.
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Council to Review Corrective Action Plan for Village Internal Controls, Policies and Procedures Tonight
By Emily Votruba Former Benzie County administrator Chris Olson, who was engaged by the Village Board of Trustees to help them create both a deficit elimination plan and an internal controls action plan as required by the State of Michigan, has come up with a corrective action plan (CAP) for…
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Finalized Deficit Elimination Plan Submitted to State; Calls for Sale of MiniPond/Farmers Market Park and Deep Cuts to Office and DPW
By Emily Votruba Last night in a special meeting, council approved a deficit elimination plan to submit to the Michigan Department of Treasury. The penalty for failure to meet the revised deadline of January 6 (moved again to January 8 because of the weather) was a 25% reduction in revenue…
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Council to Finalize Deficit Elimination Plan Tonight
By Emily Votruba Former Benzie County administrator Chris Olson, who was engaged by the Village Board of Trustees to help them create both a deficit elimination plan and an internal controls action plan as required by the State of Michigan, has come up with a DEP for the board to…
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Ice Balls!
By Marilyn Maslo CHRISTMAS, FRANKFORT—For the first time I have now seen with my very own eyes what some have described to me in the past. Sunday and Monday I walked the beachfront of Frankfort heading north. Much further away from the breakwall I found the beach littered with ice…
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Deficit Elimination: A Proposal from Chris Olson
The following email and pdf was received by several council members and the Village office today from former Benzie county administrator Chris Olson, in response to president Reg Manville’s request for assistance with the Village’s deficit elimination plan. This information was forwarded to the Alert by trustee Jennifer Wilkins. Tomorrow…
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Alert Reader: Some Notes on Possible Actions the People of Elberta May Take According to the Village General Law and MML, and a Word on Village Tax Rates
The Alert received the following by email from Elberta resident Teri McGregor December 20, 2013. Letters to the editor may be edited for length and minor typos/spelling issues. We welcome anyone’s input. Send letters to elberta.alert@gmail.com, subject line “Alert Reader.” Thanks for reading! By Teri McGregor The Elberta Village meeting was stimulating…
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Council Votes to Reinstate Sharyn Bower to Temporary Clerk Position
December 10, 2013 Full audio of meeting Village Community Building—In a four to three vote during a special meeting tonight, the Village Council decided to hire recently retired Village clerk Sharyn Bower back to the clerk’s position at two days a week, minus the benefits she requested in her application…
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Pointing Figures: Regular Council Meeting November 21, 2013
What follows, in bold type, are the official minutes for the meeting, respectfully (and very quickly) submitted by volunteer clerk Sharron May. Thanks, Sharron! My interpolations appear in regular type.—Emily Votruba The regular meeting of the Elberta Village Council was held on Thursday, November 21, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at…
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O, Tannerbaum! 3rd Annual P&R Xmas Tree Sale
The Village Parks and Recreation Commission will for the third year in a row sell fabulous Christmas trees from Needlefast Everygreens as a fundraiser for P&R projects! This year the sale will be held in the Farmers’ Market Park Pavilion, with festive lights, excellent parking, possibly cocoa, and a bit…
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Treasury Report on the Village’s Internal Controls
This report was given to me by two Village officials (on separate occasions). The officials asked not to be named. One of them said I should publish it on the Alert site and Facebook page, the other asked that I wait to do that until after the council meeting tonight,…
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Benzie General Election Results
November 6, 2013 Hey, everyone. Well, last night was fun. With the help of social media, roving volunteer poll reporters, friendly poll workers, and our tech-savvy friend Aubrey Ann Parker, we were able to bring you election results for several districts in real time over Facebook. Next time we hope to…
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Little Free Library Comes to Elberta
A new “Little Free Library” has opened for business in Elberta. It’s located on the front porch of the Conundrum Café at 603 Frankfort Avenue. Books are available 24-7. If your inner book worm is turning and you feel the need (the need to read) “check out” one of the…
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Free Treats at Conundrum Café Halloween Night
Conundrum Cafe will be open to Trick or Treaters of all ages on October 31 from 6 pm to 8 pm. It’s their way of saying “thanks” to the community! Free treats for all. Ain’t that sweet?
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2013 Frankfort Film Fest Lineup
Attention, cineastes! The Frankfort Film Festival runs next week, Thursday through Sunday. Tickets may be purchased online here or at the box office. Below you can see a chronological listing (by showtimes) of this year’s films. 2013 Film Fest Schedule
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New Business: Eco-Building Products Open House!
Next Wednesday! Delicious free food, beer and music at Eco-Building Products’ open house beginning at 7 pm. Come and meet our new business neighbors in the old Elberta Beach Market building: owner Jim Barnes and staff Greg Kindig and Lisa Richter. We kind of feel like we should be the…
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Council Tables Deficit Elimination Plan, Treasurer to Phone State Tomorrow
Brief update on tonight’s meeting: Council voted to table the topic of the deficit reduction plan until they receive further guidance from the state, preferably in writing. The only documentation of the state’s interest in seeing a deficit reduction plan cited a report the state is supposedly preparing, to be…
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A Soaring Letter regarding the Financial Crisis
The Alert received this letter and photo from Mr. Embertson on October 12. Note that Elberta does not in fact own all of the beach area in question, and so far the Village Council has not proposed to voluntarily sell any beach access to satisfy the Treasury Department. Dear Alert…
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Citizen’s Letter Read at Oct. 10 Special Meeting
Art Melendez read the following letter at the special council meeting on October 10, convened to discuss options for reducing the Village’s general fund balance deficit, which is so severe that according to Reggie Manville (village president), we may be taken over by an emergency manager if an acceptable plan…
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What’s Going Around: Stomach Flu, and Free Screenings!
By KXJ The stomach flu is making the rounds in the Frankfort area. Crystal Lake Clinic says they are seeing patients with nausea, stomach upset and diarrhea. Because it’s caused by a stomach virus (or congressional antics), antibiotics do not help. Staying hydrated helps symptoms. If the nausea is too severe your doctor can…
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Important Council Meeting Tomorrow
(Not that they’re not all important…) Attention Elbertians (and their friends)! Please attend the council meeting tomorrow night (Thursday, October 17) at 7 pm in the Community Building (401 First St.) to hear our council’s plan to prevent our being taken over by an emergency manager.
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Rescued on the Betsie
By Glenda Golanda My brother and his significant other, Becky, are visiting from North Carolina. On Friday, October 11, we dropped them off to canoe down the Betsie, and they tipped. The river is dangerous in places, and the water that day was high and fast. The canoe was swamped…
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Village Deficit Crisis: Brief, Important Update
By Emily Votruba According to Reggie and Laura Manville, the state expects to see a plan that might realistically eliminate our $558K+ deficit within the next 5 years.* If the Village does not come up with an acceptable plan by October 17, it’s very likely, again according to Reggie Manville, that…
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Special Meeting to Discuss Village Deficit, Possible Asset Sales
By Emily Votruba UPDATED 10/10/13 Look around you, in our green (and now red and orange and golden) Village. What do you see? Trees, bluffs, one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, parkland, and a few small but important business concerns. If you’re a longtime resident, you can’t…
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What’s Going Around: Canine Circovirus
What’s Going Around is the Elberta Alert‘s semi-regular column on human and pet health. Have a tip on what might be going around in the human or pet community, or an idea for a health story? Send an e-mail to Kimm X Jayne at wittek@msu.edu, subject line “What’s Going Around.” By KXJ What’s…
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What’s Going Around: Fleas
We thought we’d try something new and add some health coverage to the Elberta Alert, starting with semi-regular columns on your and your pet’s health. Have a tip on what might be going around in the human or pet community, or an idea for a health story? Send an e-mail to Kimm…
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The State Visits the Village: Are Personnel Changes Possible?
By Emily Votruba The following article is an editorial. I have tried to present the facts as I know them in as unbiased a manner possible, but I do have a bias, as you will discover below. Please weigh in with your comments! An auditor from the State of Michigan…
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Services to Be Held for Mabel Little
With sadness we note the passing of Mabel Little, 93, September 25 at Munson Hospital, from complications of a fall on the post office steps Tuesday the 24th. Mabel was a shining light in the village, a woman of strength and high spirits who was so proud of her 73-years…
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Sept 24 County Commissioners Meeting
Draft Minutes County Commissioners Meeting Minutes Sept 24 2013 Agenda
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Community Alert: Charlie Hendershott
On Friday the 13th, Charlie was coming down from upstairs at his house cleaning. Somehow he misjudged his step; he fell down the steps and landed at the bottom all directions. I got to him right away and helped him get untangled. We knew his left arm was broken. I…
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What Do You Think of Our Plan?
The final draft of the Village of Elberta Parks and Recreation Plan for 2009–14 is now up on the Village website. As soon as the official notice is published in the Record-Patriot this Wednesday, the official five-week public comment period begins. This is a very important document for the Village…
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Issy Stapleton Responsive, Expected to Recover
Good news from Eileen Stapleton, Matt Stapleton’s mother, via Janet Buck: Issy seems to be “about 95% OK” and is continuing to make progress toward a full recovery. She was unresponsive for three days and today “came out of it.” The possible brain damage that was reported earlier, found in…
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A Message from Matt Stapleton
Friends, Family, Colleagues, and Community members: By now, many of you have heard the swirling rumors or stories about the recent news involving my wife Kelli and daughter Isabelle. I would like to give you all a brief update to our situation. Two nights ago, my wife and daughter were…
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Celebrate Kathryn den Heeten’s Life This Saturday
Today would have been Kathryn McConnell den Heeten’s 59th birthday. Please join her family and friends for a celebration of her life at Elberta’s Waterfront Park Pavilion from 1 to 5 pm this Saturday. Bring a dish to pass and a story about her to share. A memorial picnic also…
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Putney Occupancy Rate Appeal Continues Tomorrow
Tomorrow night at 6 pm at the Community Building, the Elberta Zoning Board of Appeals continues its hearing on Loy Putney’s appeal of the Council’s decision to require an occupancy rate of no more than one person per 165 square feet in his new Bay Valley Inn apartments, which he…
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Ag Futures: Paul May Fundraiser Brings Community Together
By Emily Votruba Tuesday night’s fundraiser for Paul May, our local beef/lamb/poultry/dairy farmer who has bladder cancer, raised over $21,000, with more coming in, according to one of the event’s main volunteers, Becky Noffsinger. Chef Glen Noffsinger, who did the cooking for the estimated 320 people in attendance, had only…
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County’s Development Plans for Point Betsie—What’s Going On?
Well, this Alert writer doesn’t know. But here’s a letter to the editor of the Record-Patriot that appeared this week. We obtained it from Suz McLaughlin, who received it from the letter writer. McLaughlin said Mr. Zetterberg and his family own property near Pt. Betsie and the family created the Zetterberg…