Chalup family needs your helpThe Empire community lost a dear friend and familiar face on Jan. 21 with the passing of Marykate Chalup, who was 52 years old. Chalup worked at both Deering’s Market and at the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (the local branch of the National Park Service). Marykate didn’t have health insurance, and her family now faces the additional challenge of paying off a mountain of medical bills.
In a country without health insurance, it’s our job as members of the community who knew Marykate to step in and help, not just with our words of compassion but with our wallets. There’s a donation jar at Deering’s Market, and funds set up for Marykate Chalup at both Empire banks — Huntington Bank (231-922-5753) and State Savings Bank (231-326-4003). Checks and cash both accepted.
Check out Glen Arbor Sun coverage of upcoming local events including the “Taste the Passion” pre-Valentine wine, chocolate and art extravaganza, Feb. 5-7, at The Homestead and local wineries, and Glen Arbor and Empire’s Winterfest events the following weekend, Feb. 12-14. Andy McFarlane and our friends at Leelanau.com produced the below video to highlight the upcoming Taste the Passion wine & chocolate event:
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