Talk of the Town

Though the Glen Arbor Sun is not typically a “political” paper—what with a story on a presidential candidate running only once every four years, or once out of every 40 issues we print—we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to celebrate the election of America’s first African-American president, Barack Obama. Not to mention the fact that […]

Gary Knappenberger installs the new Replica Fresnel Lens at the South Manitou Island Lighthouse earlier this month. The historic lighthouse had been dark for half a century before a community effort culminated in the illumination of the Manitou Passage once again. Photo by Dave Hooper Read our coverage in the August 28 issue of the […]

By Norm Wheeler Sun editor “Pick up yer butts, this field is not an ashtray! There are lots of barefoot kids around. Children, do you know where your parents are?” How many times have I shouted these words into a microphone over the last 16 years, along with the other mantras of the music festival […]

By Joanne Bender Sun contributor While enjoying the privilege of viewing Glen Lake artist Ted Peterson’s watercolor, “Forever Crystal” for the first time, the title of Leif Enger’s best-selling novel, Peace Like A River popped into my mind … and heart. There it was! The painting spoke to me of peace, the circle of life […]

By Jody Arendale Sun contributor Pssst … how’d you like to pick up a perfectly good, slightly used 40-gallon water heater, on the cheap? Or maybe a gas furnace for your drafty old pole barn? Ever dream of having a vintage cast iron claw foot bathtub but couldn’t afford to buy one? What about old […]