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Wednesday, April 11 Come hear beautiful stories about youth in Benzie County, written by high school kids, at the Mills Community House Bruce Catton Awards Ceremony at 7 pm. Refreshments to follow. Friday, April 13 Frankfort–Elberta Elementary holds its Kindergarten Roundup testing for every-day school for kids who will
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ELBERTA WATERFRONT PARK—Joanne Bartley said it was the largest turnout for an Easter egg hunt she’d ever seen in her five years running the Chamber of Commerce event. The Waterfront Park lot was full, and cars spilled over to the shoulders of 168 on this bright, mild-for-April morning
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During the last week of March, chief color technician and Parks and Rec phenom Jennifer Wilkins, along with elves Merren Garber and Michele Cannaert, undertook to lively up the train in the Mini-Pond/Marina/Farmers Market Park. Jenn and her team spent about 15 hours all told on the project,
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UPDATES * The office of Plunkett Cooney confirmed yesterday (4/9) that Gretchen Olsen is representing the Village and its agents in the Putney litigation. ** Channel 7&4 reported on the case yesterday (4/9) evening. The video may be viewed here. Note that because of the ongoing litigation, the
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In the February the Alert first learned from Crystal Smeltzer of the presence in our village of a new charismatic megafauna: a bear. Or perhaps two? She hadn't actually seen it yet, but her neighbors had, and she had seen its digestive evidence. Finally we now have photographic
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Once again, Shiver by the River Day is jam-packed with ways to amuse and abuse yourself. This year the day begins and ends in Elberta, with a 5K prize run starting at 9 am at the sunset lookout, and a chili cook-off and live music at the Shed that'
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This Saturday starting at 4 pm, the Solstice Committee holds its first-ever fund-raiser, a chili cook-off with live music at the Cabbage Shed. There's a five dollar suggested donation at the door, and five more dollars gets you into the back room to taste and vote on chili—
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Life moves fast, even in a tiny village. Follow the Alert on Facebook and Twitter to receive or share quick updates on local events, along with photos and video. Longer stories and updates will continue to appear on our website. Recent top Facebook stories include.... A retweet from @RecordEagle: #NWMI
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As of 10:45 this morning, the Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital gift shop still has 12 tickets left for the benefit screening of Dogman at the Garden Theater tonight at 7 (remarks by director Rich Brauer at 6:30!). $15 gets you into the show and benefits dialysis treatments at
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Monday, January 16 * 6 pm–7 pm Public Forum on Elberta Dunes South Natural Area, Village Community Building. Come out and help determine how this 50+ acre parcel will be used in the coming years. Learn more about the natural area, discuss activities and improvements, and hear what the park&