By Marcie Ferris It was many years ago When we first met At a WBOL meeting I will never forget A mutual friend introduced us that night We all sat together In the fading light Getting acquainted was a noisy affair Our table so loud the others did stare Who was who? I need a […]
By Christy Marshall With fireworks, raised glasses, and a cheer, over 100 friends and family of Joanne Rettke said goodbye to her at Art’s Tavern on Tuesday evening, Jan. 12 — the first Irish-style wake ever held at Art’s. Described as exuberant, enthusiastic, adventuresome, and open-minded Joanne has left her mark on the Glen Arbor […]
From staff reports The Glen Arbor Township Hall’s original basketball backboards have been retired. The Gordon family of Northwood Drive paid for new, retractable backboards and hoops to be installed in advance of their daughter’s town hall wedding ceremony and reception on Jan. 16. Retired Hall of Fame Coach Don Miller and Cherry Republic czar […]
By Bill Herd This story originally appeared on Leelanau.com Seeing wildlife on your vacation to a national park makes the trip extra special. It makes no difference if your primary objective was to see mountains, canyons, swamps or beaches; seeing the park’s wildlife is always a welcome addition to your visit. Viewing wildlife in its […]
By Maria LaCross Sun contributor You may have seen Grace McNeil taking a break from serving tables on the deck of Boone Docks to dance to The New Third Coast with a smiling child. Or maybe you saw her taking a dip in Lake Michigan between shifts, biodegradable soap in hand and a smile on […]
From staff reports Whether we tuck in for a winter’s night of DVD-watching or make the snowy trek to one of the area’s theaters or cinemas, we can’t consider our experience “complete” without some hot, buttered popcorn and a frosty beverage. It’s a time-honored tradition. — Submitted by Pat Stinson, movie-and-popcorn lover and Glen Arbor […]
By Mary Sharry Sun contributor Computer virus. The name sounds nasty, and it is. To use a non-technical term, my computer went haywire. The virus activity appeared gradually, subtly. A little pop-up here, an ad for something I didn’t want or need there. I deleted them every time they showed up. Over time, though, the […]
APPETIZERS • Duck and pistachio paté $9 • Seasonal soup $9 • Escargot with Beurre de Bourgogne $10 • Assiette de Fromage $10 • Seared scallops with pineapple salsa $12 • French gravlax served with shot of Aquavit $12 SALADS • Special Salad: Mixed greens tossed with a tomato $7 balsamic vinaigrette, and topped with blue cheese, toasted walnuts and dried […]
Present day Maple City gets its name from the heavy stand of Maple Trees that densely covered the area up until the late 1800s. Maple City was originally called Peg Town and founded by J.T. Sturtevant and his son in 1866. Sturtevant started a wooden peg factory, which supplied the pegs to various shoe manufacturers. […]
This cozy, family style pub in the village at The Homestead offers pizzas, paninis and salads in a warm setting with live entertainment along with multiple flat screen TV’s to view the big game.