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Joseph and Mag Brunson with four of their five children: Quincy, George, Joe, & Archie, 1917. Photo Source: Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear Online Archive

Spotlight on the Brunson family of Port Oneida

This continues a series adapted from the book, “A Port Oneida Collection,” Volume 1 of the twopart set, “Oral History, Photographs, and Maps from the Sleeping Bear Region,” produced by Tom Van Zoeren in partnership with Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear. Here we have a look at the Brunson Farm, along the northern portion of Thoreson Road: Like many Port Oneida farms, the land that became the Brunson Farm was earlier owned and logged by timber baron Thomas P. Kelderhouse. It was subsequently inherited by his daughter Margaret, who married Joseph Brunson (or “Bronson”, as many documents say), also of the Port Oneida area. The Brunsons built a farm and raised five children. Leonard Thoreson remembered Margaret, who went by “Mag”: “You’d walk by here sometimes, you’d hear her singing & playing the organ. She wasn’t a good player, but she enjoyed it.” She played mostly hymns on her foot-pumped organ. 10/23/2024 06:26 PM

LEELANAU HISTORY

LEELANAU HISTORY

Kate Bardenhagen and David L. (Davey) Noonan have six children under age 10 between them. 10/23/2024 06:26 PM

Leland Township trustee Mariann Kirch created a sign for the municipality that would likely be placed in the future outside of the township’s building off Main Street. The sign is 45 inches across referencing the 45th Parallel, the two trees represent Leland and Lake Leelanau, and the whal...

Leland Twp. IDs ARPA funds for sidewalk project

Leland Township unanimously approved obligating $106,486 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to go towards phase two of the municipality’s sidewalk construction project last week. In addition to obligating ARPA funds, the township took action Oct. 10/23/2024 06:26 PM

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Barr challenges Bergman for seat in Congress

Incumbent Jack Bergman, representative for the First Congressional District, is being challenged by Democratic nominee Callie Barr. Barr is an educator, lawyer, military-family advocate, mom of two young girls, and a fifth-generation northern Michigander who graduated from Cheboygan High School and the University of Michigan Law School. 10/23/2024 06:26 PM

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Diotte, Peplinski seek Cleveland Twp. treasurer seat

The race for Cleveland Township treasurer pits an incumbent with a relative newcomer. Angie Diotte, the Democratic nominee, will face Republican Molly Peplinski. 10/23/2024 06:26 PM

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Dowd’s complete answer

A response from District 7 commissioner candidate Tim Dowd which appeared in the Oct. 17 paper contained typographical errors. 10/23/2024 06:26 PM

Bob Bufka stands in front of the aging boilers which have provided heat for Glen Lake School for 50 years in January. Enterprise photo by Brian Freiberger

No public shows for bond info. session

Crickets were chirping in the Glen Lake auditorium as school officials were ready to host a community information night Monday regarding the Nov. 5 bond attempt. 10/23/2024 06:26 PM

The Leeleanau Chamber of Commerce awarde Sharecare with the 2024 Business of the Year Award Thursday during a banquet at French Valley Vineyards. From left to right: Jamie Jewell, Dawn Bousamra, Dale Lersch, Sally Bancroft and Jennie Arguello accept the 2024 business of the year award for...

ShareCare named ‘business of the year’

ShareCare of Leelanau has been recognized as business of the year by the Leelanau Peninsula Chamber of Commerce. ShareCare of Leelanau Executive Director Dawn Bousamra accepted the award at the chamber’s annual meeting and dinner at French Valley Vineyard in Cedar Oct. 10/23/2024 06:26 PM

Sponsors sought for Lights Festival

Sponsors sought for Lights Festival

The Crystal River Outfitters Recreational District will kick off the holiday season in Glen Arbor with another fun, family-friendly event the Strolling Lights Festival. This event is a way for families, friends, teams, businesses and organizations to express their festivity, all while supporting a great cause. 10/23/2024 06:26 PM

Probate workshop set

Probate workshop set

Probate Court appoints conservators and guardians of the state when a person can no longer adequately manage their financial affairs. This appointment happens after Petition for Conservator or Petition of Guardian of Estate is filed in Probate Court and the Probate Judge conducts a hearing and determines whether an appointment is necessary. 10/23/2024 06:26 PM

Holiday book drive begins Nov. 15

Holiday book drive begins Nov. 15

A special holiday tradition continues on November 15th as the Friends of the Glen Lake Library kicks off their our annual call for children’s books. The Friends are once again collecting donations of new children’s books for children whose families are in need of assistance this holiday season. 10/23/2024 06:26 PM

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Farm worker discovers source of gift boxes

Daniel Cervantes always wondered who filled boxes delivered to his rural address in Durango, Mexico. Now he knows. 10/23/2024 06:26 PM

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