Ever since moving to Saugatuck some thirty-plus years ago, we have always made a point of going to see A Christmas Carol, with Steve Williford as the director, producer, and the lead character. He manages to transform himself from a truly nice fellow into the old miser, Ebenezer Scrooge, and he is wonderful. The short story is, in Read More…
By Scott SullivanEditor Shooting FishGoblin is a betta brought home by my wife Halloween to occupy an Aquasphere. I awoke next morning to a top-lit 30” diameter water globe perched so it left little kitchen counter for chopping unexpired crisper veggiesNo fish inside I could see, rubbing eyes to make out how the clear fluid Read More…
By Scott SullivanEditorCalifornia-based Autocamp is proposing a 112-site campground with 6,000-square-foot clubhouse, small market store, pool, hot tubs, spa or sauna and group gathering spaces on 29.24 acres owned by Chad Van Hornnorthwest of Blue Star Highway where it veers further southwest at Holland Street.The Saugatuck Township Zoning Board of Appeals will hear firm representative Read More…
Thanksgiving Day is this Thursday, the 24th, and it is a uniquely original American holiday. The first one was held in 1619 when the Anglicans landed in Virginia. According to their charter from the London Company, they were to have an annual day of thanksgiving for their safe arrival. They did that for a few years, and then Read More…
Now that the Mid-Term election is over (at least in most states) it is time to reflect on the results. I’m happy to say voter turnout was better than expected in most states which indicate our Democracy is alive and well despite what naysayers may say.Three observations come to mind- the political landscape hasn’t changed Read More…
On Thursday, Oct. 12, Nancy Carole Lucci, beloved sister, aunt,and cousin, passed away. She was 74.Born to Nicholas and Eleanor (Solomon) Pestolis on Aug. 8,1948 in Sudbury, Ontario, she grew up in Traverse City and graduated from Traverse City High School in 1966.After working as an administrative assistant in several jobs, she became a hairdresser Read More…
Alan Roerig, Sr. of Fennville passed away peacefully on Nov. 2, 2022. At his side were his loving wife of 63 years, Elizabeth “Jill” (Shanahan) and son, Christopher Roerig. Alan was born in Berwyn, Ill. in 1938.He is survived by his sister, Caryl Levita; his children, Christopher (Monica Polancic) Roerig, Kathaleen (Sean) O’Brien, Timothy (Cynthia) Read More…
We are sad to announce the passing of Estelle Vita (Van Leeuwen) Mathias, age 86.Born Nov. 12, 1935, Estelle was raised in Saugatuck and lived there for 40 years before moving to Michigan City, Ind. She subsequently moved to Naples, Fla. before moving into an assisted living facility in Fennville.As a teenager, Estelle was an Read More…
By Scott SullivanEditorBlood MoonAs the clown caravan reloads post-election, ask how so many circus performers load into and spring from Volkswagen Beetles.Contortionists can contract and pack in. Flat balloons stacked and blown up with helium could rise out of doors and sunroofs. A Bug parked above a manhole might admit endless climbers too.The Cole Brothers Read More…
By Scott SullivanEditorIt’s official. NFL quarterback Kirk Cousins and his wife Julie have bought Clearbrook Golf Course.The third-year Saugatuck Dune Ridge residents announced, via CFM Capital president Ken Filipini, they’d acquired the 96-year-old, 18-hole golf course at 6494 Clearbrook Drive from longtime owners John and Candy Jeltema, but not The Grill Room restaurant or clubhouse Read More…