Talking with: Jack Putnam

JACK PUTNAM of Glen Arbor has lived full-time
in Leelanau since 1999, and said his favorite place
in the county is Sleeping Bear Bay.

Name: Jack Putnam.

Town or township of residence: Glen Arbor.

Resident of county since: “Since 1999, full-time; have owned property since 1977.”

Birth date & location: “I don’t celebrate birthdays.”

Occupation: “Christian Science practitioner.”

Marital status: “Married to Sue Putnam with two sons and one daughter.”

You live in Leelanau because: “It’s the most beautiful and friendly place in the world.”

Last good movie you saw: “Letters from Iwo Jima. It was wonderful; we got into the characters.”

Last good book you read was: The Americanization of Benjamin Franklin, by Gordon S. Wood.

If you could trade places with one person, who would it be: “No one.”
Things important to you that you’ve accomplished so far: “Maintained a close and satisfying relationship with my family, contributions to my church and community, and a successful business career.”

What you hope to be doing in 10 years: “More of the above.”

Things you loose sleep over: “Nothing.”

If you could change one thing about Leelanau County, what would it be: “A greater tolerance for others.”

Favorite dessert is: “Tart cherry pie … I make my own.”

Are you a coffee drinker? No.

Favorite place in Leelanau County: “Sleeping Bear Bay.”

If you had more time you would: “I don’t need more time to fully enjoy what I am already doing.”

The words that best describe you are: “Dedicated, consistent, focused, expectant, friendly, loving and generous.”