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Partying in Chicago
Talk of the TownThough 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 […]
Superman comes to the Rockies
Dispatch from AfarObama’s arrival at the Democratic National Convention By Jacob Wheeler Sun editor Inspired by the late Norman Mailer’s essay on John F. Kennedy, “Superman Comes to the Supermarket” (Esquire magazine, November 1960). DENVER, August 28 — Could you hear it? The roar of 85,000 people rising to the upper stratosphere of Mile High Stadium (officially […]
Local candidates for office talk politics
Upcoming EventBy the Glen Arbor Sun staff When locals go to the voting booths on Tuesday, November 4, they’ll have to choose between Democratic and Republican candidates for office in six races (not including the presidential Obama-McCain horserace) — from a U.S. Senate seat down to a village treasurer and three competing for two village trustee […]
Tying the knot at Port Oneida and dancing with llamas
Talk of the TownBy Jacob Wheeler Sun editor He proposed to her on Labor Day weekend a year ago while crouched in a canoe floating in a wilderness lake in Canada. And when they paddled back to the dock minutes later, and after the surprise was announced and the champagne was opened, the boys stripped him down to […]
South Manitou Lighthouse glows again
Talk of the TownGary 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 […]
Joe VanderMeulen: Information master
Local PersonalityBy Nadine Gilmer Sun contributor You may have met local resident Joe VanderMeulen, out enjoying the beauty of the region with his wife Bronwyn Jones, or perhaps, in one of your activist endeavors you have indirectly come into contact with an organization or idea that he began. Or maybe you live in an area that […]
Sleeping Bear Dunes to be featured on postage stamp
Upcoming EventFrom staff reports The Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (the local branch of the National Park Service) will be featured on a commemorative stamp to be issued by the United States Postal Service on October 2. With Sleeping Bear Bay as the backdrop, 27 Lakeshore plants and animals are depicted on the pane honoring Great […]
BBQ and Brew Fest fun!
Talk of the TownAnne Krawzcak and Patty Smith sample the BBQ chicken served by contest winner Bob Cook. Despite the rain, the mood was fun and festive under the tent for the First Annual Glen Arbor BBQ & Brew Fest! Photo by Grace Dickinson The Glen Arbor Sun staff will take a brief hiatus until we publish our […]
Dispatches from the Democratic National Convention
Dispatch from AfarBy Jacob Wheeler Sun editor Founding editor Jacob Wheeler was in Denver last week reporting for Chicago-based magazine, In These Times (www.inthesetimes.com), on the Democratic National Convention and the coronation of Barack Obama as the party’s presidential nominee. Here are his dispatches: Was Hillary’s speech a turning point? Many Clinton supporters in Denver swallow doubts, […]
Chamber sponsors microbrew festival
Upcoming EventBy Linda Peppler Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce Imagine the aroma of barbeque tickling our senses. Imagine this on a clear fall day in Glen Arbor. Imagine no more. The Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce will sponsor its inaugural BBQ and Brew Festival on Saturday, September 13 from noon until 4 p.m. under a tent […]