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Old Man Winter

… is just around the corner the corner. Do you have enough firewood to last until spring? Photo by Jacob Wheeler A Thanksgiving Feast! The fourth-annual Pig Roast at Art’s Bar on Saturday, November 6 proved what many of us never doubted in the first place — Glen Arbor-ites sure can throw down food! Tim […]

Recycled Park houses provide a home, sweet home

By Helen Westie Sun staff writer These days, when half of a mobile home is transported down a highway on a flat bed truck, people rarely give it a second glance despite the ominous presence of an escort vehicle with a WIDE LOAD sign. But when an entire highway is taken up by a house […]

Two can play that game

– from staff reports On the occasion of its tenth year in existence next summer, the Glen Arbor Sun will give birth to a sister publication, down the road in Frankfort, in 2005. Two 1996 Leelanau School graduates and hungry entrepreneurs, Jordan Bates and Richard Taber, will spearhead the Benzie County publication, and hope for […]

Georgia or bust: Local couple braves the Appalachian Trail — Part 2

By Abby Noble Sun contributor Abby (Chatfield) Noble, of Leland, set out to hike the Appalachian Trail with her now-husband, Kenny, in the fall of 2003. The two-part tale of their awe-inspiring journey concludes in this issue of the Glen Arbor Sun. Abby honed her writing skills at the Interlochen Arts Academy. She and Kenny […]

How much is that dog food in the window?

By Shelly Yeager Sun contributor A familiar sight as she walks briskly along the roadside with one of her canine clients, Dawn Fitch braves the elements while caring for area pets. Through rain, snow or blistering heat, one can expect to see her out and about as she makes her thrice daily rounds. Recently, Dawn […]

Steven Matthew Brown: Glen Arbor Art Association Artist in Residence 2004

By Norm Dagen Sun contributor I often wonder why at a particular time, a noteworthy individual will magically appear in my life. I have found myself wondering this about Steven Matthew Brown, Artist in Residence of the Glen Arbor Art Association. The GAAA will hold Brown’s art opening at Thoreson Farm on Tuesday, September 21 […]

Together in the same Big Apple, the delegates and protestors lived a world apart

By Jacob Wheeler Sun editor This journalist traveled to New York to cover the Republican National Convention for Utne Magazine, and chronicled both the perspectives of delegates as well as the anti-Bush protestors who took to the streets to show their opposition to the administration’s policies. NEW YORK — For the delegates who gathered at […]

Demystifying what’s “FREE!” for the taking

By Jen Semanco Sun contributor This summer I have had an ongoing debate with a good friend of mine who wants a kitten. Not just any kitten, mind you, but a pedigreed “pixie-bob” tail-less kitten. These cats run between $600-$1200, not including the cost of shipping it to Michigan. So why pay that much money […]

No more politics, please

We always pick up a copy of the Glen Arbor Sun. It has been a wholesome paper with informative human interest articles. Truly a pleasure to read. Not so with the August 26, 2004 issue. I was surprised and disappointed to see it go political. It apearrs the article regarding President Bush was intentionally mean […]

Haughn’s keep it local

By Norm Wheeler Sun editor Dave and Susan Haughn are the new owners of the Maple Lane Resort on the south shore of Little Glen Lake. Residents of Burdickville, Dave (a teacher in the Traverse City school system) and Susan (a social worker/therapist) are delighted to be moonlighting at Maple Lane Resort on Dorsey Road. […]