Community Alert
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
Book Review
By Charles W. Buck No—this is not a review of the old John Wayne cavalry movie of a similar name. This is about a book by a writer from northern Michigan—Elberta country. It is a war story. It is a story of exceptionally brave people. It is not
Community Alert
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
Community Alert
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
Community Alert
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
Community Alert
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
Community Alert
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
Community Alert
Jason Soderquist has painting of the Amphitheater, and it looks terrific. Go check it out when you get a chance.
Community Alert
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
Community Alert
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
Community Alert
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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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