By Helen Westie Sun contributor “A complete dinner for two dollars?” someone asked. “Where? When?” At the Empire Township Hall at noon on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays is the answer. The catch is that one must be at least 60 years old to qualify for the Senior Nutrition Program, which offers an entré, salad, vegetables, […]
By Jane Greiner Sun staff writer Let me be clear from the start; I have no expertise in art or art criticism. But lately I have discovered a way for the total amateur to enjoy art in a new and exciting way. And it is so much fun that I feel the need to share […]
By Codi Yeager Sun staff writer I have always thought of myself as a “non-city” person. Growing up in rural Leelanau County has made me think of myself as someone who doesn’t scream at mice or cover their nose when within 20 feet of a barn; someone who knows how to handle being on a […]
By Mary Sharry Sun contributor Sadie, our black lab, is gone. Embracing her and cooing these gentle words, “You’re such a good girl, such a good doggy,” we set her free. Sounds of comfort and praise. What else could we give to an animal who eagerly gave companionship and love?
By Kristin Seitz Sun contributor “A handful of pine seeds will cover mountains with the green majesty forests. I too will set my face to the wind and throw my handful of seed on high.” Fiona Macleod For generations people have thrown their own seeds to the wind in this beautiful region. With blood, sweat […]
By Jen Semanco Sun contributor Each morning around 400 million cups of coffee are consumed in the United States, making it the world’s largest consumer of coffee drinks. While many people still choose to fire up the “Mr. Coffee,” countless others seek out the gourmet coffee drinks offered by their local cafe. In Glen Arbor, […]
from staff reports The Glen Arbor Art Association’s Manitou Music Festival has a new director this year, but the quality and diversity of the concerts that will resonate from the Glen Arbor area this summer haven’t changed. Debra Fayroian, a cellist in the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, takes over for Crispin Campbell, a cellist at the […]
By Jacob Wheeler Sun editor It’s a common misconception. Smart growth does not mean no growth. So forget nightmarish images of tree-hugging activists tearing up infrastructure and highways to rid the land of mankind’s tracks. Throw out that loaded word, communist, too. The Michigan Land Use Institute has no intention of gobbling up tracts of […]
By Christina Campbell Sun staff writer The movie Night on Earth has a poignant scene between a high-powered casting agent and her young, female taxi driver. The casting agent says she has a part the cab driver would be perfect for. Wouldn’t she like to be a movie star? The young woman agrees it’s a […]
By Norm Wheeler Sun editor The cool, wet weather of June and early July put scowls on many faces, but it was great for the restaurants in town. Bad beach days pack the lunch tables. Brendan Burroughs (Good Harbor Grill) and Tim Barr (Art’s) both report records for the week after July Fourth. When folks […]