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
After a successful season, Mark and Carol would like to show their gratitude with a Fall Closing House Celebration. EMC will be providing delicious cider and snacks to thank their patrons for helping them make their dream a reality.
Culture Bluffs
September 18, 2016 A group of ham radio operators are up on the overlook today attempting to “work” some of their colleagues over in Wisconsin. It’s part of a microwave contest. Some plan to stick around all day and some are heading down to Chicago later, sending signals down
Culture Bluffs
The man was one of the most important figures in the history of Elberta, and Andrew Bolander was unable to find an obit for him aside from a half paragraph in the Free Press and a mention of his passing in the Benzie Banner. So, on the anniversary of his
Community Alert
EDITORIAL By Emily Votruba In the space of a couple of weeks straddling April and May, Solstice Fest 2015 went from being on, to off, to back on again. On April 15, Bill Soper, chair of the Solstice Committee, and Diane Jenks, village council president, had a discussion, based on
Community Alert
Announcing! The first annual Whoville Holiday Decorating contest, sponsored by Shear Class Salon and Day Spa. Who in Elberta will come up with the greatest house and lawn decor to brighten up our midwinter? Submit your $10 entrance fee to Shear Class. The Overall Best Decor winner gets the whole
Agriculture
Frankfort holds its first-ever Beer Week the second week of Hoptober, Monday through Saturday, celebrating our new deeply local beer scene (thank you, Stormcloud Brewing Company). More than a dozen restaurants will be participating, creating unique items just for this event, made with Michigan beer. Stormcloud will tap their annual
Book Review
By Janet La Rue Buck Karl Manke has written a third adventure story, and this one is set mainly in the Whitehorse region of Alaska. It is the tale of a Mormon polygamist, Jacob Mueller, his two wives, who are sisters, and their six sons. (Lena, the elder wife, has
Calendar
The Elberta Solstice Festival is back for its 12th year, Saturday June 21! Join the teeming masses of music and food buffs descending on our magical Village amid the dune bluffs of Lake Michigan for live music, local food, beer, games, Michigan's best beach, and other attractions to
Culture Bluffs
By Ann Sinclair Located on beautiful Betsie Bay in Frankfort, Bayview Grille has earned its reputation as a popular destination for great made-from-scratch home-style food and Michigan-made beers and wine. Located in the building that once housed Celia’s by the Bay, Bayview Grille is the pride and joy of
Community Alert
The following story, by J.J. Swander, took first place this year in the annual Bruce Catton Awards event. Each year, freshmen at Frankfort–Elberta High School compose essays inspired by their reading of Catton's Waiting for the Morning Train, about his life growing up in Benzie County.
Activism
A new NGO, formed in late January, meets for the fourth time tonight at the Mayfair Tavern at 7 pm. The mission is "to preserve, promote, celebrate, and enhance the quality of life in Elberta." All are welcome. Agenda items for this meeting include a recap of the