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DPW Ken Bonney says the water pipe rupture on the corner of Sheridan and Frankfort Avenue just outside Mix's Barbershop probably occurred on Friday—he'll know when he checks the water meter. Because of the holiday and the need for Miss Dig's involvement the
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Chipping Away By Emily Votruba December 12, 2011—Art Melendez brought cookies. Frankfort mayor Bob Johnson asked for volunteers to serve on the subcommittee of the Frankfort Tree Board dealing with the new nursery on the BLUA property. Meetings are every third Tuesday, 1 pm, at City Hall. Marcia Stobie
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Where the Short Grass Grows By Emily Votruba November 17, 2011—The two-hour meeting began with a public hearing on the proposed lawn maintenance ordinance. Resident Amanda Rommell said the Village should foster pride through free community cleanup initiatives rather than pass more ordinances they can’t enforce. “I’ve
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On Thursday night this week, the Garden Theater hosts caroling from 6 pm to 7 pm, followed by a free showing of The Muppets. They're also collecting nonperishable food items and clothing for BACN (Benzie Area Christian Neighbors). Good King Wenceslas would be proud.
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This Saturday, tomorrow, from 4 pm to 6 pm at Elberta's Best Church (Elberta United Methodist), come out for a free beef stew community dinner with fellowship and all the fixin's. 555 Lincoln Avenue!
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Today, December 7, is the last day to place orders for rosette cookies, being made and sold as a benefit by Elberta United Methodist Church to raise money for their new windows. Price is $3 a dozen. The cookies will be made fresh on Saturday, December 10 and may be
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Come one, come all, and get the best tree deal in the county. Save money on gas and know that what you do spend is going to support Elberta's beautification and recreation initiatives. Park and Rec is selling Fraser firs and Scotch pine trees between the post office
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By Emily Votruba My friend Andrea Claire Maio was interviewed for an IPR segment that aired today, about her TV show project, Back to Your Senses, for which she is seeking funding through a new crowdsource fund-raising site called Mobcaster. My personal view is that Andrea's project is
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A fire completely destroyed the home of Chris Luedtke and his wife, Linda, this morning, beginning with an explosion at 7:30 a.m., according to Brian McGillivary writing on the Record-Eagle website. The Luedtkes and their 17-year-old son are confirmed dead. Update: As of Tuesday, November 22, the Benzie
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The following story appeared in print issue 9 of the Elberta Alert. By Emily Votruba KELLY BEATON WORKED as a welder for about 11 years at a shop in Honor, until he was laid off. He never had health care coverage as an adult and didn’t care much for
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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