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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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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
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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) "
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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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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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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
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Download village-council-meeting-on-em-crisis-october-17-2013.m4a 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
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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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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
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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
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(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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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