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Leelanau author Scott Couturier holds Halloween book signing
Poetry/Essay, Upcoming Event“I Awaken In October: Poems of Folk Horror and Halloween” is the debut speculative poetry collection from Leelanau County author Scott J. Couturier, published last October by Jackanapes Press. Couturier is a Rhysling-nominated poet and prose writer of the strange, liminal, and darkly fantastic, whose work has appeared in numerous venues. He will sign copies at Horizon Books in Traverse City on October 28, from 1-3 p.m.
Camp Kohahna celebrated 100 years this fall
Historical FeatureA gathering of more than 130 returned to Camp Kohahna at Pyramid Point on Labor Day weekend to pay tribute to 100 extraordinary years of camping. Women came from across the country, and as far away as London to join this weeklong Centennial Celebration, Aug 29-Sept 4. It was an opportunity to be together with old friends, reminisce and experience the freedom of being kids again at Camp Kohahna.
Op-Ed: Clouds Continue to Hang Over Michigan’s Government Transparency Laws
Letter to editor/OpinionMichigan remains at the bottom of the bottom for government openness among the 50 states. The Center for Public Integrity gave the Great Lakes State an “F” grade in 2015. In 2020 Michigan ranked 47th out of 50 for anti-corruption measures for public officials according to the Coalition for Integrity. Leaders from the Michigan Press Association have recently reached out to legislative leaders and Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer requesting action with specific amendments to improve the open government climate in our state. This op-ed was written by the Michigan Press Association, of which the Glen Arbor Sun is a member.
The Honey Bee Man: Julius Kolarik
Historical Feature, Local PersonalityWith all the prodigious natural benefits the honey bee affords the world at large, it is not surprising that honey bees play such an integral role in the world of farming for Julius Kolarik. Click here to read Part 10 of Rebecca Carlson’s Leelanau Farming Family series.
Suttons Bay Theatre hosts silent film and live music combined to thrill
Upcoming EventGet ready for a special spooky Halloween offering at the Bay Community Theatre, Saturday, Oct. 21, at 7 pm. The 1924 classic silent film The Hands of Orlac will be shown, accompanied by the composer, Chicago based Maxx McGathey performing live.
Leelanau Fall reads: a rundown of local new books in 2023
NewsWe chatted with the experts, the bookworms, and bookstore owners, and here’s our roundup of local books, or books written by local authors, that were published in 2023. Find them at Leelanau County’s locally-owned, independent bookstores: Cottage Book Shop in Glen Arbor, Bay Books in Suttons Bay, Dog Ears Books in Northport, and Leelanau Books in Leland; or at your local library. Happy reading!
Renowned Omena gallery Tamarack closing permanently
Business Feature, Local PersonalityIt’s the end of an era, a half-century of fine art and folk art, painting and sculpture, collage and furniture, any number of artistic endeavors. Sally Viskochil has decided it’s time to close the doors at Tamarack Gallery in Omena, which she and her late husband David opened in 1976 after moving from its original location outside Cedar. Tamarack will close permanently on Oct. 31. The gallery plans to host a closing party on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 10 am until 5 pm.
Sleeping Bear Dunes to conduct prescribed fires this fall
NewsThe National Park Service plans to conduct prescribed fires in three burn units this fall at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The fire is a tool intended to restore habitat in forested ecosystems in the park. The burn unit in Leelanau County covers approximately 75 acres within the National Lakeshore’s Leelanau District, between Pyramid Point, Bohemian Road, and the northern area of M-22, which is in the same vicinity of this past spring’s successful burns. In Benzie County, the burn units cover approximately 930 acres in the Platte District, between Otter Creek and Bass Lake.
New Waves, Habitat collaboration breaks ground
NewsThe long-awaited New Waves project on Bugai Road at M-72 is breaking ground. The much-anticipated affordable housing collaboration between Habitat Grand Traverse Region and New Waves United Church of Christ is a reality. The basic site work and roads are in place, and on Tuesday, Oct. 10, at 3 pm shovels will break ground for the first homes to be built.
Native American books? What should we read?
Historical FeatureOctober 9 is Indigenous Peoples’ Day—previously observed as Columbus Day—and we pondered which Native American books are authentic, and which ones should we read and teach our children to understand the history and current impact of First Nations peoples in northern Michigan and throughout North America. “I encourage people to ask themselves a few pointed and potentially uncomfortable questions when selecting books,” said Tricia Denton. “Who does the writing, publishing and sale of the book benefit? What perspectives does it portray?” This story also offers a list of Native American- themed books available at Bay Books in Suttons Bay (and other Leelanau County bookstores).