Glen Arbor Sun’s most-read stories of 2018
Here are the most-read and most popular stories from 2018 on GlenArbor.com, the homepage of the Glen Arbor Sun.
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RIP, Leelanau legends Dean Robb, George Weeks, Bernie Rink
Over the course of one week late in 2018, Leelanau County lost some of its most impactful elders: Bernie Rink, George Weeks and Dean Robb.
Sunday suppers at The Tribune in Northport host culinary journey
On the early evening of a spitty, sleety, slush-gray Sunday, 23 people gathered at The Tribune in Northport for a feast. Three cooked it. One served it. One washed its dishes. And 18 were there only to drink their BYO wine and eat— not food they chose from a menu but food chosen for them, and prepared in an open kitchen no bigger than a bathroom.
Christmas lights across the water
Frank Siepker, Jr., has launched his floating Christmas tree on Big Glen Lake for the fifth year in a row. The tree’s lights are solar powered. Photo by Taro Yamasaki
Nathaniel Rose—a rose of a winemaker
Coming full circle to his new home on M22, Nathaniel Rose is looking to revitalize the vines planted by Warren Raftshol, upon which you could say Nathaniel cut his wine-making teeth. Neglected over the past 10 years, the Raftshol vines (which line a portion of the western side of M22 between Suttons Bay and Omena) are in need of Nathaniel’s skill and his assistant Riley’s careful pruning.
Dr. Nicole Fliss sails away
December 15 was the last regular day of work for Dr. Nicole Fliss at Empire Family Care, who arrived on this scene just before Dr. Matthew Houghton closed his office in Glen Arbor. Here is how it happened, why she’s leaving now, and what the future might bring for her and the clinic.
Celebrating Suttons Bay’s Norwegian roots
Leelanau County’s Scandinavian roots shine bright this time of year. The colder, harder months juxtaposed with holiday spirit, lights, and community togetherness give many locals a chance to honor their Nordic ancestors.
Government Shutdown closes Sleeping Bear Dunes visitor center, programs, snowshoe hikes
Despite Donald Trump’s federal government shutdown, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore will remain as accessible as possible while still following all applicable laws and procedures.
Glen Lake launches SolaRISE solar program
The Envirothon team at Glen Lake Schools is raising money for an 8kW, adjustable solar array at school. They will kick off an innovative fundraising drive based on the nonprofit clean energy crowdfunding website SolaRISE at halftime during tonight’s varsity basketball game against Leland.
Suttons Bay community to adopt Bay Theatre?
Erik and Bob Bahle called for help, and the Suttons Bay community answered. The Bahle family, who have owned the Bay Theatre since 1976, held a public forum on December 11 in hopes that someone would step forward and continue to operate Leelanau County’s only movie house. The Bahles announced that they were retiring from the movie business at the end of this year.