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CSAs: Northern Michigan’s Growing Crop of Farms
Food/Organic LivingBy F. Josephine Arrowood Sun contributor In the past dozen years, a new crop has been growing in northern Michigan — one whose spirit harks back to ancient growing practices and sense of shared endeavor. In Leelanau County alone, six Community Supported Agriculture farms aim to reconnect small-scale, sustainable production with those who purchase and […]
Looking East for the answers to addiction
Local PersonalityBy Ian Vertel Sun contributor Buddhism is a philosophical theory about the mind. It is a “precise science of the mind,” says David Hendricks — a science of nature, and of consciousness. With this understanding of the nature of the mind, locals Sharon and David Hendricks have applied their Buddhist teachings and philosophy toward healing […]
Chef Mario brings gusto Italiano to Homestead resort
Local PersonalityBy Jacob Wheeler Sun editor Mario Deruda has a food motto: “keep it fresh, keep it simple.” That blends well with the cuisine at America’s Freshwater Resort, where Chef Mario arrived in mid-May after The Homestead resort hired the native of the Italian island of Sardinia as its executive chef. “I’ll be making traditional central […]
“Something there is that doesn’t love a wall” — Robert Frost
Photo SpreadThe new beachscape at the Empire waterfront. Will the wall block the lake view from the parking lot? Photo by Norm Wheeler Stay tuned for coverage in future issues of the Glen Arbor Sun. Also to come, later this summer, we’ll chronicle the fight to protect historic objects in the Crystal River; we’ll learn about […]
“Sunshine” comes to Glen Arbor
Upcoming EventBy Norm Wheeler Sun editor In the 1950s there was a performer who made the rounds of the town and country elementary schools in Oceana County every year. His name was Louie Parsons, he was a big gangly guy with glasses, and his puppet show was the highlight of the year out at Benona School, […]
Glen Lake grads open ZeroHour Gaming
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LOST in Leelanau
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Center Gallery opens with clay-based art
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A Rose by any other name
Local PersonalityBy Helen Westie Sun contributor Kay and Tom Rose are two extraordinary Empire citizens … well, as all know … they are an integral part of the town’s activities. Both Kay and Tom are devoted, indefatigable workers for their favorite organizations: Tom for the Empire Lions Club and Kay for the Leelanau County Democratic Party. […]
Glen Arbor to host Girls Night Out
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