Politics
By Emily Votruba October 20, 2011 MARCIA STOBIE, district 3 county commissioner, said they’ve hired a county administrator, Chris Olson. “He’s from Bear Lake,” Marcia said, “so he knows about losing to Benzie Central and Frankfort.” The county is negotiating with three unions over changes to municipal worker
Politics
With 75 votes, Rick Schmitt won Gilmore's vote for Frankfort–Elberta school board. William Storrer had 19 votes. Lorene Hill-Cota had 6 votes for Benzie Central school board, and Tyson Burch had 0. Matt Stapleton was the 101nd and final voter, scooting into the Elberta Library at about
Calendar
At the October 11 Gilmore Township Board meeting, the unstoppable Marlene Wood-Zylstra, Benzie County’s recycling and solid waste coordinator, made a revelatory presentation with a bagful of garbage. And she apparently wowed the County Commissioners as well. Beginning in January, plastics of all numbers (1 through 7) will be
Calendar
Once again, the Community Spirit Food Source will facilitate the arrival of turkey dinners into the homes of our neighbors in need for the Thanksgiving holiday. Last year the program handed out 85 spreads, each including a 10- to 12-pound fully cooked turkey, potatoes, dressing, rolls and beans, and each
Foghorn
Ken Bonney, our DPW, would like everyone to know that free wood chips are available from the tree cutting (and replanting) efforts around the Village this fall. Chips may be picked up at the Village Garage. Ken can be reached at 231-651-9626. Leaves may be dumped at the end of
Calendar
Today, November 4, Bob and Bernice Beugnot celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary. Bob grew up in Elberta and Bernice in Frankfort. Here's to their lasting union!
Green Elbertians
At the November 1 County Commissioners meeting, Allan O'Shea presented a draft of a wind resolution for the commissioners to adopt. Mr. O'Shea works for Contractors Building Supply in Copemish, which deals in solar photovoltaic systems, windows, and other energy-related supplies, and is reportedly also an
Calendar
The Gilmore Township Board regular meeting will be held in the Village Community Building on First Street to make way for the election, which will be held in the Elberta Library. The polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. for Gilmore residents to vote for school
Crime
On November 2 a meeting was held among Village leaders, the sheriff's department, three local property owners, and three conservation officers including Robin Schmitt from the DNR to discuss the problem of off-road driving on Elberta Beach. By federal and state law, it is illegal to operate a
Open Season
By P&R secretary Jennifer Wilkins In keeping with the popular village subject of lawns and the looks of surrounding houses in town, I would like to invite any Village of Elberta or township of Gilmore resident to go to the Village office and hand in your written request
On and off the Apron
The Mayfair Tavern will be closed for renovations until November 10. They're tearing up some flooring, among other things. Come out for the Harvest Wine Dinner event on the 17th. This month's Park and Rec meeting was canceled. The next meeting, under new P&R
Foghorn
At the regular Village council meeting on Thursday, the Board of Trustees will consider the following wording for a lawn maintenance ordinance (see enclosed pdf). There will be opportunity for public comment at the meeting as the wording is reviewed. The ordinance would then come up for a vote as