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What better way to prepare for Valentine's Day than to learn about extremely poor communication among men and women of the early modern period? What: The Hammer of Witches: Witchcraft in the 16th and 17th Centuries, a lecture by Dr. Louis Yock When: Thursday, February 13, 4PM Where:
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By Mason Loney Each year, first-year high school students at Frankfort–Elberta High School and Benzie Central read Bruce Catton's Waiting for the Morning Train and create their own reminiscence of growing up in Benzie County. Mason Loney submitted this essay to the Bruce Catton Awards contest in
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The Village Parks and Recreation Commission will for the third year in a row sell fabulous Christmas trees from Needlefast Everygreens as a fundraiser for P&R projects! This year the sale will be held in the Farmers' Market Park Pavilion, with festive lights, excellent parking, possibly cocoa,
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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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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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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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The final draft of the Village of Elberta Parks and Recreation Plan for 2009–14 is now up on the Village website. As soon as the official notice is published in the Record-Patriot this Wednesday, the official five-week public comment period begins. This is a very important document for the
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This perfect automotive donut was executed at the intersection of Washington and Bigley sometime in the middle of a mid-August night. It remains visible today. A similarly circular vehicular sketch was created at the intersection of Bigley and Lincoln. Perhaps the artist would like to see a statue of Allen
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On August 16, percussionist and harmonica player Trina Hamlin will fill the Conundrum Café with her passionate ballads and bluesy sounds. An hour prior to the 8 PM concert, St. Ambrose Cellars, known locally for their delicious meads, will be offering a tastings of their meads, red and white wines
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Katy denHeeten, born Kathryn McConnell, passed away this morning at 6 am. She had spent nearly two years dealing with cancer, humorously, joyfully, thoughtfully, and bravely. The proprietor of the Elberta Hideaway, Katy was a big Village booster. She got involved with the Elberta Alert right away and contributed several
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Benzie Shores District Library needs of volunteers for the annual Friends of the Library booksale. Volunteers able to do heavy lifting are needed for setup on Friday, August 16, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Setup, sales, and clean-up volunteers are needed for various shifts on Saturday, August 17.