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Gazette B oy n e C i t y DAILY NEWS & PHOTOS AT boynegazette.com est. 2009 • No. 362 - Vol. 7 - Issue 50 Seek the Truth, Serve the Citizens • • Wednesday aug. 3, 2016 $1.00 • City upholds demolition order amid questions over ordinance & enforcement VIKINGS! The Draken Harald Hårfagre, the world’s largest modern Viking ship, sailed from Norway to America and visited Beaver Island on July 26. More info at www.drakenexpeditionamerica.com Photo by Frank Solle Courtesy of Beaver Island Chamber of Commerce g Benjamin J. Gohs, Editor editor@boynegazette.com B oyne City commissioners, on Tuesday July 26, determined the dilapidated Chapp house must be demolished per the findings from the Dangerous Building and Structure Hearing of April 28. Following several hours of expert testimony, and presentations by both sides in the case, commissioners voted unanimously—without deliberation—to uphold hearing officer Don Gilmet's decision that the house must come down. “I am very confident that all the procedures and policies are in place to allow you to move forward with this ordinance,” Boyne City Manager Michael Cain told the Boyne City Commission. J oin the Charlevoix Area Humane Society for live music, food, wine, activities for your dog and much more at the third annual Woofstock Festival hosted Aug. 6 at Mackinaw Trail Winery. See all the details on page 9 The History The issue over the house, located at 204 East St. in Boyne City, began on March 16, when neighboring property owner Todd Wright filed a complaint of “dangerous structure” with the city. Wright said he is concerned that such a dilapidated structure is near his of- fice and his daughter's house. “I would buy it in a heartbeat just to clean it up because it's probably the biggest eyesore in the area ... if you don't count the commercial buildings,” he said. Wright said a hole in the roof has been there much longer than a year, despite claims by the Chapps. “It's time for the city to put their foot down and say ‘that's enough of this’ and then go after some of the other derelict properties around town,” he said, “because this is really like a cancer.” On April 28, after numerous requests to inspect the property, the city obtained a search warrant and an inspection of the house was performed. Later in the day, on April 28, a Dangerous Building Hearing was held. Representatives from the city presented their case as did representatives speaking on behalf of the property owners, the Chapp family. According to Gilmet, there was overwhelming evidence the structure was dangerous and should be demolished. He then set a deadline of May 20, the date which the property must be see house on page 4 Gazette inside Polish Festival fun This year’s Boyne Falls Polish Festival is packed with fun for the whole family PG8 -------------------------------------g Student delegates Local students get learning experience in D.C. PG5 -------------------------------------g To tell the truth Hats off to the folks with the courage to step forward PG2 -------------------------------------g Star and planet parties Astronomy lovers won’t want to miss two fun and local night sky events PG11 -------------------------------------g Lessons from the dying LifeTree Café presents a special program focusing on life lessons learned by a terminally ill man PG6 -------------------------------------g Financial tips Good money advice for single parents PG7 -------------------------------------g On the police beat See what Boyne City Police have been up to PG3 -------------------------------------g New heart device A new device may help heart patients in their fight for a longer life PG11 -------------------------------------g Who’s hiring? Check out the classifieds PG7 -------------------------------------g Summer’s not over Still plenty to do PG10 -------------------------------------g Follow us on Twitter @bcgazette for the latest headlines Give us a call at (231) 582-2799 Potterheads Anya Barsy (above) shows off her wizard costume at the Harry Potter Pre-Release Event held on July 31 at the Boyne District Library. Will Christensen (upper right) enjoys coloring a picture. Shannon Barsy and Elise Rich (right) make their own wands. Boyne City manager’s report The most recent Boyne City Manager's report included updates on numerous projects dealing with the airport, sidewalks, streetlights, city hall, the nonmotorized trail and a fishing pier. Boyne City Manager Michael Cain gave his bimonthly report to the Boyne City Commission on Tuesday July 26. Summer events Cain said both the July 4 festival and Boyne Thunder went very well and were bigger and better than ever. “Kudos to all those who were involved in making those events in Boyne City so successful,” he said. New staff Three people have been hired to fill vacancies in Boyne City municipal government. Kelsey Sofia was hired as a new Boyne City Police Officer. Travis Lapeer has been hired as the new DPW light equipment operator. Jane Halstead has been hired as the city's new general office clerk. Airport work MDOT is splitting the cost of an improvement project at the Boyne City Municipal Airport. “If you've been out to the airport lately you'll notice that the new pavement markings at the airport were completed last week and shows up very well,” said Cain. Safe Routes To School The project to construct and/or improve 1.1 miles of sidewalks to make student travel safer is underway and on schedule. see report on page 5 “Rock & Roll Realtor” Mark D. Kowalske (231) 675-3721 • markkowalske.com BOYNEGAZETTE.COM PHOTOs by chris faulknor Page 2 • Boyne City Gazette • Aug. 3, 2016 —opinions— Having the courage to tell the truth I’ve come to understand over the past seven years that a large part of what Ben and I do consists of a CHRIS FAULKNOR role I like to ‘MY TWO CENTS’ call the “rumor police.” For example, when a house bill was passed that many people believed banned certain types of sexual activity, it normally wouldn’t have been much of a story, but the fact that misconceptions were flying about made it something we needed to address. This past week, you undoubtedly saw a story about the Boyne City Public Schools Board of Education. The story began when a board member approached The Boyne City Gazette with concerns. Rather than publish a list of those concerns with no surrounding facts, we took our job to the next level and provided an in-depth story. This was the culmination of interviews with several board members, discussions with school officials, and reviewing documents and records. But I’m not here to brag, I’m actually here to say “thank-you.” You see, oftentimes, when we begin investigating in such a fashion, we come across something we like to call “stonewalling.” It consists of phrases such as “no comment,” and “please direct all questions on this matter to (insert name).” Yet, this time, we had responses to questions from School Board President Ken Schrader and new Superintendent Pat Little within a day. Calls placed by Ben and myself to members of the board were returned quickly and the conversations were informative and helpful. It makes our job that much easier when we receive cooperation from the people who run the various aspects of our government, and we appreciate it. The other thing I wanted to mention is that this all began with one concerned person—this is how many investigative journalism pieces are born. Someone picks up the phone and calls us, asking if we can look into something, and more often than not, their questions are answered. I’d like to encourage each of you to do the same. Concerned with governmental budgets? We’ll look into it if you tell us what your concerns are. Wondering why an official did what they did? Other people may be wondering the same thing and are just afraid to speak up. In order to be the rumor police, we have to hear the rumor first. So, are you concerned about something right now? Great! Let’s grab a cup of cheap coffee and figure it out. www.boynegazette.com QUOTE OF THE WEEK “I have not told half of what I saw.” —marco polo www.boynegazette.com —the law— Correction PHOTO by chris faulknor Due to editor error, it was incorrectly stated in the July 27 edition of the Boyne City Gazette that new Boyne City Police Officer Kelsey Sofia was sworn-in by Charlevoix County Sheriff W. Don Schneider on Monday July 18. Sofia, who is pictured with Boyne City Police Chief Jeffrey Gaither, was sworn-in by Boyne City Clerk Cindy Grice and cross-deputized by Schneider. Monday, July 11, 2016 0101 Noise complaint in the 500 block of N Lake St. 0618 Report of a fawn stuck in a fence on State near East. 0923 Report of bike left at Maple Lawn Cemetery. 1122 Subject in to report stolen bike. Was the one left at the cemetery. 1349 OWI on E Division. 1452 Report of subject in the 400 block of N Lake St who has a warrant. No warrant 1550 Found check book dropped off at PD. Located owner and returned. 1643 Assist Sheriff Dept on Tamarack LN. Suicidal armed intoxicated subject. 1814 Report of little girl on bike in roadway on pleasant at Cedar. Gone on arrival. Aug. 3, 2016 • Boyne City Gazette • Page 3 1847 Lodged dog at the pound 2209 Report of fireworks in the area of Vogel and N East St. 2316 Arrested subject for Operating Without Security on Boyne Av near Beardsley 2357 Citation issued for No Proof of Insurance on Boyne Av near Fall Park Rd. TUESDAY JULY 12, 2016 0738 Report of a dog charging a woman and her service dog in the 300 block of E Division St. 0839 Report of abandoned vehicle on private property at Lake and Water. Property owners will have removed. 0917 2 vehicle property damage crash at Spring and Jefferson. 0927 Report of fraud calls from male claiming to be with the Dept of Legal Affairs. Claims resident owes them money and will be arrested if doesn’t pay immediately. 1304 Landlord tenant civil dispute reported from the 300 block of Silver St 1812 Assist Fire Dept in the 300 block of E Division St 1855 Vehicle unlock on Smith St. 2200 Fireworks being set off at the City Boat Launch 2230 Arrested subject on our warrant on Lakeshore Rd. WEDNESDAY JULY 13, 2016 0033 Report of an assault in progress on Jersey St. No assault but arrested subject on warrant from Emmet Co. 0144 Alarm in the 400 block of S. Park St. 0223 Report of something on fire on Roosevelt St. It was an unattended campfire. Fire Dept also responded. 0312 Civil dispute in the 900 block of Roosevelt 0405 Report of a prowler on Ottawa St. Unable to locate anyone. 1428 Driving complaint coming in from Behling Rd. No bad driving observed. 1442 Report of juveniles jumping off the boardwalk near Lake St 1510 Threats complaint received from M-75 S 1713 Assist EMS in the Industrial Park 2031 Suspicious vehicle and subjects in the 400 block of Front St 2123 Delivered emergency message in the Industrial Park. 2149 Assist with alarm problem in the 300 block of S Park St 2340 Citation issued for speed at Lake and State. Warned for violation graduated license and No proof of insurance. 0010 Report of a large water leak in Veteran’s Park. Notified water dept. 0537 Report of B&E from the 1000 block of S Lake. Was canceled on arrival. Thursday, July 14, 2016 0830 Report of dog running at large in the area of Jefferson and North. 0958 Driving complaint from the 700 block of S Park. 1031 Larceny report from E Pine St 1118 Assist with traffic due to flat tire at Division and Pleasant 1158 Report of skateboarders at East and Vogel. 1222 Assist EMS in 300 block E Division St. 1510 report of speeders on Charlevoix St 1540 Vehicle unlock in the 300 block of N Lake St 1722 Complaint of a dog left in a vacant house on Groveland. 1756 Report of a lost 7 year old child in the 200 block of E Water St. He was located. 1904 Gasoline drive off from the 1300 block of Boyne Av 1913 Alarm in the 400 block of S Park St 2245 Gasoline drive off from the 1300 block of Boyne Av Friday, July 15, 2016 0009 Citation issued for speed at N Lake St and Vogel St. 0900 Transport subject arrested on our warrant from Mecosta County 1030 Report of lost phone in purple case. 1216 Vehicle unlock in the 300 block of E Lincoln 1300 Report of subject pulling pipeline flags up between McDonalds and Fall Park Rd. Gone on arrival. 1339 Request for welfare check in the 500 block of N Lake St 1532 Civil dispute at PD from the 100 block of S Lake St 1556 Threatening message left in the 1200 block of Boyne Av 1907 Civil custody dispute in the 500 block of N Lake St 2112 Vehicle unlock at S. Lake St./Water St. 2202 Vehicle parked blocking roadway at S. Park St. and E. Cedar St. Located owner who moved it. 2232 Suspicious vehicle Maple Lawn Cemetery. Owner was playing Pokemon Go. 2332 Fall Park Rd and Boyne Ave. Disabled vehicle at the stop sign. SATURDAY JULY 16, 2016 0436 Assisted Sheriff Dept with prowler complaint on Sho Sho Nie Beach. 2052 Report of disturbance in the 100 block of Trent St 2247 Report of damage to sign at the Veteran’s memorial. 2345 511 Groveland St. Two calls reporting fireworks on Groveland. Charlevoix COUNTY SEVEN-DAY WEATHER FORECAST WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY Aug. 3 Partly Cloudy HIGH/LOW 84°/65° Aug. 4 Partly Cloudy HIGH/LOW 91°/70° Aug. 5 Partly Cloudy HIGH/LOW 80°/62° Aug. 6 Mostly Sunny HIGH/LOW 79°/60° Aug. 7 Partly Cloudy HIGH/LOW 78°/57° Aug. 8 Sunny HIGH/LOW 78°/57° Aug. 9 Mostly Cloudy HIGH/LOW 79°/57° —ALL PUZZLE SOLUTIONS ARE ON PAGE 10— Boyne City Gazette PRINT & DIGITAL www.boynegazette.com PUBLISHER, AD SALES & CIRCULATION Chris Faulknor Chris@boynegazette.com (231) 582-2799 EXT 1 EDITOR, DESIGN & HEAD WRITER Benjamin J. Gohs Editor@boynegazette.com (231) 582-2799 EXT 2 CONTRIBUTOR Beth Gohs bethanygohs@gmail.com SUBMISSIONS E-mail your pictures, columns, letters to the editor and news tips to editor@boynegazette.com PUBLISHING INFO The Boyne City Gazette (USPS #2825) is published weekly on Wednesday by Paine Press, LLC. The primary office of publication is located at 5 West Main St. (Ste. #7) Boyne City, MI 49712. SUBSCRIPTIONS Cost $52.50 per year, or $28.25 for six months. Periodical postage is paid in Boyne City, MI. POSTMASTER Send address changes to The Boyne City Gazette: 5 West Main St. (Ste. #7) Boyne City, MI 49712 Page 4 • Boyne City Gazette • Aug. 3, 2016 www.boynegazette.com —top stories— house From Page 1 cleaned up; and, June 30, the date by which the house was to be destroyed and the property made to look presentable. Paul Barden, who works in a business near the property in question, also said, despite what the Chapps claim, the hole in the roof has been there longer than just this past winter. He and Wright also said the house has been in disrepair for many decades. According to Barden, he had planned to purchase the property from the Chapps but the deal fell through, Barden said, because the Chapps took too long. “My only interest now is the fact that I just want to see this place safe,” he said. According to a July 26 memo from Boyne City Planning Director Scott McPherson to the city commission, the property was visually inspected on July 1, by city staff, and found that the second deadline had not be complied with. As a result, hearing officer Gilmet requested enforcement of the order to destroy the building. The arguments According to the city, the house has been vacant for several decades. A portion of its roof has caved in, as has a section of floor. The outside of the house appears to be in general disrepair, as was the property with fallen tree limbs and stray shingles among other debris. The city argued that, since the property's 2016 State Equalized Value is $22,800, and an estimate from Legacy Construction states it would cost $163,231.88 to make the house safe, it is not worth saving. The Chapp family's legal representation in this matter was attorney John Jarema, of Charlevoix, who said he had several issues concerning him, including the ordinance itself, how the ordinance was applied to his clients, and the recommendations made by the hearing officer. “[T]his ordinance is asking this commission to demolish a structure—to demolish private property—and, as such, my clients the Chapps have a due process right to make sure that this ordinance is correct, this ordinance is followed through to the letter of the law … and I don't believe that that happened.” Jarema claimed the city does not have a mechanism to enforce its dangerous building ordinance. He also claimed the city never served the Chapps with a municipal civil infraction before having the demolition of their property ordered. “Although on one part, your charter/ your code, defines who can enforce a municipal civil infraction, it does not say who can enforce this particular ordinance—it's absolutely lacking,” he said. Jarema also pointed out that the city's building code violation ordinance #14 is a stand-alone ordinance which is not defined nor codified in the city's zoning nor planning acts. Jarema read from the city's code which, in one section states that all city officers and employees may issue a municipal civil infraction. In another section, it states that all city officers and employees may issue such infractions for codes they represent. Under the city's municipal civil infraction definition section, it states that authorized city officials include the city manager, city clerk, police officers, or other personnel of the city duly authorized by the city manager. “So, you've got two competing things: one says every employee can do it; and, one says any of those specifics … or any other person duly authorized by the city manager,” said Jarema, who added that there is a discrepancy in who can file a municipal civil infraction. Jarema said the ordinance and the matter in question were enforced by McPherson. “I want to rhetorically ask you, Mr. Cain and the board, is there anything that appoints Mr. McPherson to enforce this particular ordinance?” Jarema said... “I don't think there is.” He added, “You cannot take the authority given to Mr. McPherson, given to the zoning department, given to the planning department, the authority to enforce those regulations and say that he can enforce a stand-alone ordinance. You cannot do that. It has to have specific authority, and he doesn't.” Boyne City Commissioner Ron Grunch asked Jarema if he thought the Boyne City Commission had the authority to enforce the stand-alone ordinance. “We have broad-based authority to make decisions,” Grunch said. Jarema responded, “You do. But, did this city commission … delegate Mr. McPherson to specifically act on your behalf as the commission?” Jarema also said, since the city com- mission acts as both the enforcing agency and the appeals agency in the matter, his client's right to due process is being violated. According to Jarema, state law says the city must have a named enforcing agent, and, if it is the planning director, he must be officially designated to do so. “I want to know how the planning director can enforce another ordinance that's not in his jurisdiction,” said Jarema. Cain told commissioners McPherson is, by his employment as planning director, authorized by the city to act as the enforcing agent in regards to what are deemed “dangerous structures.” Testimony Kevin Schlickau, a Charlevoix County Building Official and Electrical Inspector, attended the inspection of the house prior to the first hearing. Jarema asked Schlickau if he witnessed any exterior walls bowing, leaning or whether the building was likely to collapse. Schlickau said “no.” Jarema asked if the outside was secure from children trying to get in the house. Schlickau said the door had to be unlocked to let him in to inspect it. Schlickau summarized by saying the Chapp house is not likely to fall down any time soon. Jarema asked if there is anything that prevents the building from being brought up to code. Schlickau said “no.” Kevin Stark, the Field Building Inspector for Charlevoix County, was then asked questions on the matter. Stark said that, while he was in the building, he was asked to inspect the foundation. He said the foundation is in the shape one would expect for an older type foundation and that he did not see any signs of it nearing collapse. Jarema asked if the structure was repairable. Stark said “yes” the house is repairable. “To me, it's no different than a number of the fire jobs that I've done before, where a fire starts in a certain area, it starts in the basement, burns up through the floor, burns up through the roof—they repair that section and we drive on,” he said. Jarema asked if it was accurate that the county only concerns itself with whether a structure can be brought up to the minimum safety standards, photos by chris faulknor Street Beats The Jon Archambault Band (above) played for the annual Street Beats event held July 28 on the 300 block of Lake Street. Faith Duncan (left) enjoyed a hot dog grilled by local volunteers. Jason and Mary Peterman (below) shared a dance. regardless of what it would cost the property owner. “I'm not allowed to look at cost,” said Stark. Jarema asked Stark if there was any discussion between he and McPherson, Gilmet or anyone else that the building couldn't be brought up to code. “All three of those gentleman admitted to me that it was fixable but that it was financially not viable,” said Stark. The third person in question was not identified. Jarema then asked Stark if, in his opinion, this is a dangerous building. “Not by our definition,” said Stark. “It's not in danger of collapsing, it's secure on all sides so that you couldn't just wander on in, and it looked no different than any older structure that needed repair.” The city's attorney, James Murray of Petoskey, asked Stark repeatedly if he believed the cost to fix the property would exceed the property's value. Stark said it is not within the scope of his duty to decide whether personal property, from a financial perspective, is worth saving; adding that he has seen people put large amounts of money into projects he felt were not worth saving. Making repairs The property owners and a contractor who attended the hearing said repairs were being made to the roof and floor. The owners said the rest of the house would be restored to a usable state. However, some neighboring property owners warned that they have been given assurances for decades that the property would be taken care of only for the house to continue to crumble. The Chapps may now either comply with the demolition order or appeal. ~Boyne City Farmers Market~ May through October Every Wed. & Sat. – 8am-noon until Labor Day then 9am – Noon in Veteran’s Park on Lake Street through October. 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Call Chris at 582-2799 to get in next week’s paper www.boynegazette.com Aug. 3, 2016 • Boyne City Gazette • Page 5 —top stories— report From Page 1 City facilities Cain said the Boyne City facilities project, which includes the construction of a city hall and space for police, EMS, the fire department, museum and more, is moving ahead and on schedule. “Our historic 1904 era city clock has been safely delivered to the Balzer Family Clockworks in Freeport, Maine,” said Cain... “And that'll be ready for its complete restoration and then returned for us when the new city facilities project is complete in about a year from now.” when the information is released. New streetlights Boyne City officials recently sent a check to Consumers Energy in the amount of $12,251, along with the necessary paperwork, to begin the LED conversion process for 149 streetlights in Boyne City. This is part of the process mandated by law to get rid of the old mercury-vapor type of light. By choosing LED bulbs, rather than high pressure sodium which cast an orange light, the city's streetlights will remain white. Boyne to US-31 trail Work on the first phase of the Boyne City to US-31 non-motorized trail along Boyne City-Charlevoix Road is moving along, with pavement having been laid in recent weeks. “We're looking at working towards a formal ribbon-cutting probably around the Labor Day holiday,” said Cain. Fishing pier? Cain said Boyne City is working with Glen Catt of Catt Development on a grant opportunity that could, if it were approved, help fund a fishing pier at the One Water Street development. “We anticipate bringing this matter to the city commission at your next meeting,” said Cain. The city commission meets again at 7 p.m. on Tuesday July 9. Pictured (at top) is the current state of the Boyne City Facilities project. The middle photo shows the recent pavement laid in the first phase of the Boyne City to US-31 non-motorized trail. The photo directly above shows graded sand in one of the portions of the Safe Routes To School sidewalk project. Photos by Chris Faulknor Local students among GLE delegation to D.C. Six students representing Great Lakes Energy Cooperative were among 1,700 high school students who attended the June 11-16 Youth Tour hosted by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). Those attending from Great Lakes Energy included Cody DeVries (New Era), Morgan Graeber (St. Joseph), Marie Groenink (Ellsworth), Spencer Joles (Boyne City), Alex Mason (Elmira) and Daly Narmore (Custer). Students met with their elected officials, engaged in leadership training and bonded with students from electric co-ops all across the country. NRECA initiated Youth Tour after Senator Lyndon Baines Johnson suggested to co-op leaders at an NRECA annual meeting that they “send youngsters to the nation’s capital where they can actually see what the flag stands for and represents.” The tradition of sending students to D.C. continues each City audit Cain said the auditing firm which serves the city was in town for just under a week last month to perform the annual audit on the city. He said the results of the audit should be available sometime in September. “All appears to have gone well,” Cain said. The Boyne City Gazette will publish the highlights of the report June. Previous Youth Tour participants have become university presidents, CEOs of Fortune 500 companies, and members of Congress. In fact, Apple CEO Tim Cook credited Youth Tour with his first trip to Washington in his commencement speech to graduates of George Washington University in 2015. Over the past 51 years, nearly 50,000 students have visited Washington through Youth Tour. Eligible students of Great Lakes Energy members can apply for the 2017 Youth Tour later this year. Great Lakes Energy is a consumer-owned business providing electric service to over 120,000 members in parts of 26 counties along the west side of Michigan’s lower peninsula. PICTURED: Six high school students represented electric cooperative Great Lakes Energy at the Rural Electric Youth Tour in Washington, D.C. from June 11 through 16. Attending the event were (from left) Cody DeVries, Alex Mason, Spencer Joles, Marie Groenink, Morgan Graeber and Daly Narmore. Original Designs Custom Homes Remodeling Vision • Creativity • Craftsmanship Todd Wright (231) 582-5050 (231) 575-5071 Page 6 • Boyne City Gazette • Aug. 3, 2016 www.boynegazette.com —Faith & Memorial— Ernest Franklin Kopkau March 26, 1934 - June 15, 2016 Ernest (Buddy) Franklin Kopkau was born March 26th, 1934 in Luther, MI to Ernest William and Beatrice Palmateer Kopkau. Ernie grew up in East Jordan MI with his three brothers Junior Bates, Alvin (Bud) Bates and Dennis Kopkau and his two sisters Wilda Bates Croft and Wanda Kopkau Bolser. He was married to Janice Hastain in 1959 and to this union were born two children, Steven and Rhonda. Ernie served four years in the Merchant Marines and a total of 10 years with the United States Air Force. Once discharged, he specialized in aircraft repair as a civilian at Scott Air Force Base, IL. After retirement he continued working on commercial jets at Mid Coast Aviation making a total of 45 years working on aircraft. At the age of 32 Ernie was saved, baptized and became a member of Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Bolivar, MO. Ernie passed on June 15, 2016 at his home in Plainfield, IL and was buried at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. The military service was followed by a prayer memorial officiated by Pastor Steve Holdren of Victory Missionary Baptist Church, Hodgkins, IL. He was a beloved husband and devoted father and father in law to Janice, Rhonda, Steven and Greg. Gladys Marie McLeod May 2, 1920 — Aug. 25, 2015 Gladys Marie (Lamb) McLeod, May 2, 1920 - August 25, 2015. Unsurpassed Mother, exemplary Grandmother, much beloved Great Grandmother, proud Great, Great Grandmother, unforgettable, real and open friend to everyone she met. All children were drawn to her gentle and patient spirit, and she loved to tell and write stories for them. She leaves an emptiness that we will try to fill with precious memories of magical moments we shared with her; her zest for life; her laughter; her enthusiasm for books and writing; her unique artistic style; her always brilliant advice; her sparkling brown eyes; and her quick and charming wit that stayed with her to the very end. On Sunday August 7th 2016, at 11 am there will be a brunch Lessons of a dying man Observations and lessons learned from a terminally ill man will be discussed at Life- The Boyne City Gazette is a proud member and supporter of the following organizations. gathering for friends, neighbors, and family at the Marina Pavillion, behind the lighthouse, on the Boyne City waterfront. Please pass this invitation on to anyone you know who would like to help celebrate Gladys’s life on Sunday, August 7th. Worship & Faith Opportunities Community of Christ 777 Vogel St., Boyne City, 582-5803; Church School-10 a.m.; Morning worship-11 a.m.; Wed. evening worship-7 p.m.; Computer Lab open to the public; Mon-Tues-Wed. 4 to 5:30 p.m., Fri. 6-8 p.m.; Pastor: Eleanor West; Asst Pastor: Ron Fuller Church of the Nazarene 225 W. Morgan St. Boyne City; Sunday School-10 a.m.; Morning worship-11 a.m.;Sunday Evening-6 p.m.; Wed. evening-7 p.m.; Pastor: Chuck Fowler-582-9611 Christ Lutheran Church 1250 Boyne Ave., Boyne City; Sunday School-9:15 a.m.; Sunday Worship-8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Pastor Peter Elliot-582-9301; Parsonage-459-4248. For transportation assistance, call (231) 6757652 EJ Community Church Pastor Jason Richey; Sunday services are 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Nursery and Preschool care is available at both services. Children K-5 classes are available during both services. Youth classes are second service only. For questions concerning the EJ Campus, call 536-2299 or Walloon Campus 535-2288 Episcopal Church of Nativity Nativity is located at 209 Main Street, Boyne City. Call 582-5045 or visit episcopalboyne.com for more information. BC Free Methodist Church 839 State St. Boyne City; Sundays - 10am Sunday School, 11am Morning Worship, 5pm Youth Group; Wednesdays - 6:30pm Adult Bible Study - Rev. Jason Reynolds, Pastor- 582-6843 First Baptist Church 875 State St. Boyne City, 582-9561 Sunday School-10 a.m.; Morning Worship-11 a.m.; Evening Worship-6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening-7 p.m.; 582-6633 First Presbyterian First Presbyterian Church at 401 S. Park St., Boyne City invites you to share worship with us each Sunday at 10 a.m. Worship is led by Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Broschart followed by coffee and fellowship. Communion is celebrated the first Sunday of the month. An infant/toddler room is available. More information at 582-7983. Genesis Church Genesis Boyne meets Sunday in the Boyne City High School at 10 a.m. Genesis Petoskey meets in Petoskey High School at 9:30 a.m. Life groups are open to all community members to help with a specific need and include Financial Peace University, Stepup Addictions Recovery, Divorce Care, and Choosing Wisely before you Divorce. More information at info@genesiswired.com, 487-0081, or genesiswired.com Seventh Day Adventist 228 E. Cedar St., Boyne City, 582-0089; Pastor: E.J. Wolf Boyne Valley Catholic Comm. St. Augustine - 2347 Grove St. Boyne Falls Mass - 9:00 a.m. Sunday 549-2350 or 582-7718, www.jamcc.org St. Matthew - 1303 Boyne Ave. Boyne City Sat. Mass - 5:00 p.m. Sun. Mass - 11:00 a.m. 582-7718; www.jamcc.org Trinity Fellowship 401 State St., Boyne City Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship - 10:30 a.m. Wed. Worship - 7:00 p.m. Pastor: Paul Wise - 582-2551 united methodist churches • Boyne City UMC 324 South Park St., Boyne City 10 am Sunday services • Boyne Falls UMC 3057 Mill Street, Boyne Falls 8:45 am Sunday services • Horton Bay UMC 4961 Boyne City Road, Boyne City 11 am Sunday services - Pastor of all three is Rev. Eun “Cloud” Sik Poy. Office Hours 8 am - 3 pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Phone 582-9776 Walloon lake Community Pastor Jeff Ellis; Sunday service times are 9 and 10:45 a.m.; Infant and toddler care is provided at both services. Children and Adult classes are available during both services. The church office hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, and Friday. On Thursday, it is open from 9 a.m. to noon More info at 535-2288 or find them online at www.walloonchurch.com. tree Café on Sunday Aug. 7, at 6:30 p.m. The program, titled “Facing a Terminal Illness: Insight’s From a Dying Man,” features a filmed interview with Richie Bertoletti—a cancer patient who chronicled his last days through artwork and dramatic storytelling. “Right now, my life is still precious. It’s precious simply because I love people,” said Bertoletti. “After I go, if someone mentions my name and they have a smile on their face, that’s my immortality.” Admission to the 60-minute event is free. Lifetree Café is located 401 South Park St., Boyne City. Lifetree Café is a place where people gather for conversation about life and faith in a casual, comfortable setting. More info by calling Julie Hasse at (231) 582-7983 or lifetree@fpboyne.org. www.boynegazette.com Aug. 3, 2016 • Boyne City Gazette • Page 7 —business & classified— Financial tips for single parents Parenting is never an easy job–and, unfortunately, it can be especially difficult if you’re doing it on your own. As a single parent, you face many challenges, not the least of which are the financial ones. But by following the suggestions below, you may be able to make life easier – for you and your children. Create a “safety net.” On any given day, you could incur an unexpected – and unexpectedly large – expense, such as major car repair, a new furnace or a toothacheinducing bill from your dentist. Your daily cash flow may not be enough to cover these bills, and you won’t want to tap into some of your longterm investments or retirement accounts. So you’ll need to build a “safety net,” or emergency fund, containing three to six months’ worth of living expenses, held in a liquid, lowrisk account. Purchase adequate life insurance. With sufficient life insurance, you can provide your survivors with a level of comfort and security. You might have heard that you require coverage worth seven or eight times your annual earnings, but there’s really no one “right” answer for everyone. A financial professional can assess your situation and recommend an appropriate amount, and type, of life insurance. Consider disability insurance. As a single parent, without the support of a spouse’s income, you could run into serious financial difficulties if you were to become ill or injured and had to miss work for an extended period. Your employer might offer disability insurance as an employee benefit, but it may not be enough to meet your needs. So you could consider adding private coverage. Save for retirement. It’s not always easy to simultaneously save for your retirement and your children’s college education. You will have to decide on your own priorities, but keep in mind that your children may have access to grants, loans and scholarships, whereas you have to rely on yourself for your retirement income. Consequently, you may want to put in as much as you can afford to the retirement accounts available to you, such as an IRA and your 401(k) or other employer-sponsored plan. Establish your estate plans. All parents need to develop their estate plans – but it may be even more essential for single parents. Your estate plans should include at least these three documents: a will, a power of attorney and a health care power of attorney. A will allows you to name a guardian for your children and specifies how you will pass your assets on to them. A power of attorney gives someone the legal authority to make financial and other decisions for you, while a health care power of attorney authorizes someone to make medical decisions on your behalf if you become incapacitated. You may also need to create other arrangements – such as a living trust– but in any case, you will need to work with your tax and legal professionals to develop comprehensive estate plans. Single parenthood can offer every bit as much joy as any other family situation, but it will require you to plan carefully and take advantage of every opportunity to help ensure financial stability for your children and financial freedom for yourself. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. PUBLIC NOTICE • PUBLIC NOTICE • PUBLIC NOTICE • PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF BOYNE CITY INVITATION TO BID Pavement Maintenance Services Sealed bids are now being accepted by the City of Boyne City for the following: Pavement Maintenance Services of Roadways in the City of Boyne City utilizing the following types of treatments: 1. Asphalt crush and shape; 2.5 inch single course paving 2. Asphalt crush and shape; 2.5 inch single course paving with tip-up curb 3. Asphalt Mill 1.5 inch and Resurface 1.5 inch Bids will be received in a clearly marked envelope, Pavement Maintenance Services Bid 2016, until 2:00 P.M., local time, August 17, 2016 at City Hall, 319 North Lake Street, Boyne City, MI 49712 at which time they shall be publicly opened and read. The City of Boyne City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive any irregularities in the best interest of the City. Complete specifications are available at City Hall Cindy Grice City Clerk/ City Treasurer CHARLEVOIX COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SYNOPSIS July 27, 2016 The Charlevoix County Board of Commissioners met in East Jordan at City Hall on July 27, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. All Commissioners were present. Motion approved the agenda pre- sented. Motion approved the consent agenda as presented. Motion approved Resolution #16061, Grandvue Operating Transfer. Motion approved Resolution #16062, Non-Motorized Trail Grant Amendment. Motion approved Resolution #16063, Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Michigan. Motion approved Resolution #16064, Clerk Fees. Motion approved Resolution #16065, Common Angle Contract Renewal. Motion approved Resolution #16066, Drug-Free Workplace Policy. Motion adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m. Complete copies of Board minutes can be found on the County website, www.charlevoixcounty.org. 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Bids will be received in a clearly marked envelope, Tennis Court Repair Bid 2016, until 2:30 P.M., local time, August 17, 2016 at City Hall, 319 North Lake Street, Boyne City, MI 49712 at which time they shall be publicly opened and read. The City of Boyne City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive any irregularities in the best interest of the City. Complete specifications will be available at Pre-Bid Meeting. Cindy Grice City Clerk/ City Treasurer E-MAIL YOUR PUBLIC NOTICES TO EDITOR@BOYNEGAZETTE.COM Are potential customers finding you? The first step to getting new customers is to let them know your business exists. Call Chris today at 582-2799 to see how we can help you spread you reach them! Page 8 • Boyne City Gazette • Aug. 3, 2016 www.boynegazette.com 42nd Boyne Falls Polish Fest horseshoe pitching tournament. Later on, a 4-wheel-drive mud run, more live music and bingo round out the evening. T he 42nd Annual Boyne Falls Polish Festival offers numerous attractions—Aug. 4-Aug. 7—which kick off Thursday evening with live oldies music, a car show, carnival and a ‘50s & ‘60s outfit contest! Friday, the fun starts early with the opening of the polka tent at 10 a.m. and Youth Day at 10:30 a.m., which typically features kids games (10:30-noon), pony rides, crafts and refreshments for kids 10 and under. Saturday kicks off with music and the carnival, followed by the Grand Royale Parade. The fun continues with bingo, more music with a battle of the bands and awards for the best unique hat. Sunday mass kicks off the final day of the Polish Festival at 9 a.m. under the tent. Later that morning is the ever fierce competition with the Thursday August 4th 4:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. – K of C Auxiliary Bingo 5:00 p.m. – Concessions and Arnold Amusements 6:00 p.m. – Oldies Night in Polka Tent Opens. 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As for the woof, there's plenty of pet-themed events for you and your dog to enjoy. The fun and excitement will include: • Agility demonstrations • Dog pulling competitions • The Parade of Paws Plus, enter your furry friend in one of Woofstock's many Mutt Minster contests, including the Frisbee catching contest, most obedient, and least obedient. You can also shop a variety of pet products from local vendors, great food vendors, and S aturday Aug. 6, at the • Jetty Rae Mackinaw Trail Win- • Jerry Ward ery between Boyne City and Petoskey, it's the third annual Woofstock! This pet-themed event is fun for the whole family! See and hear live music from across three stages including: • The Balsam Brothers • Judy Harrison Rebooted • Charlies Root Fusion • Mel Sweet - Sweet Water Blue 6 Hosted By The Charlevoix Area Humane Society Celebrating the Animals We Love With Music & Activities in support of The North West Michigan Region August 6, 2016 Noon -6:30 p.m. Pet and Music Festival Mackinaw Trail Winery • 3423 S. US 31 • Petoskey Pet Games & Activities Including the Dachsie Derby at 3:00pm Entertainment Line Up - Main Stage - Balsam Brothers Judy Harrison ReBooted and Charlie's Root Fusion Mel Sweet - Sweet Water Blue Jetty Rae, Jerry Ward and Mugshot Maybe Including Open Mic with Alex Macksey! Afterglow with Headline Act He Said, She Said later in the evening in the pavillion A Full Day of Pet Friendly Activities! Animal Agility Demos • Dog Pulling Competition Kids Activities • Food • Crafts • Pet Vendors Beer & Wine Sales by Mackinaw Trail Winery (231) 582-5800 • DOGSWORLDNORTH.COM beer and wine sales by Mackinaw Trail Winery. Events start at noon with the Dochsie Derby Wiener Dog Races at three, and a great silent auction. Admission is just a donation at the gate, and all proceeds ben- efit the Charlevoix Area Humane Society. The Third annual Woofstock is presented by Ruff Life Pet Outfitters, First Merit Bank, Mackinaw trail winery, Bliss Fest Music Organization, and Lite 96.3. P.O. Box E, Boyne City • (231) 582-6114 • www.baykoconcrete.com Page 10 • Boyne City Gazette • Aug. 3, 2016 www.boynegazette.com —meetings & Events— more about diabetes management. For diabetes support and education all year, the McLaren Northern Michigan Diabetes Support Group meets the second Monday of each month from 7 - 8 p.m. at the John and Marnie Demmer Wellness Pavilion and Dialysis Center, on 820 Arlington Avenue in Petoskey. To learn more about the Diabetes Support Group, please call (800) 248-6777 or visit northernhealth.org/classes PHOTOs by chris faulknor Flywheeler festival Pam Manning (above) demonstrated blacksmithing at the Northern Michigan Antique Flywheelers Festival, held July 28-31, on the Flywheeler fairgrounds in Walloon Lake. Bev Thorne (below) shows off yarn spinning techniques. Dan Case (bottom) rides around on a big red tractor. Aug. 8 Stroke Survivor talk On Monday Aug. 8 from 6-7 p.m., the McLaren Northern Michigan Stroke and Brain Injury Support Group will have a special guest speaker, Dan Zimmerman, a stroke survivor. Zimmerman set out on June 4 from Anacortes, Washington for a 4,000 mile adaptive cycling journey to Boston called “Sea to Sea.” Along the way, Zimmerman is stopping at hospitals and rehabilitation centers to demonstrate adaptive cycling and to tell his stroke story. “I want to teach people how to cope with life after a stroke and ride,”said Zimmerman.“I want to spread hope and a message that you don’t give up. Our goal is to get stroke survivors, who would otherwise be shut-ins, out of the house and open their world to a new road to recovery.” The Stroke and Brain Injury Support Group meets at the John and Marnie Demmer Wellness Pavilion and Dialysis Center, located at 820 Arlington Avenue in Petoskey. The group meets the second Tuesday of every month from 6–7 p.m. More info (800) 248-6777 or northernhealth.org. Aug. 8 S’mores & hot air balloon rides On Monday evening, Aug. 8, children from throughout Michigan recovering from, or in treatment for, cancer will get the thrill of a hot air balloon ride. RE/MAX Resort Properties in Boyne City organizes the event and brings fixings for s’mores to make over the campfire. They enlist the help of other agents from RE/MAX Bayshore Properties in Traverse City and Kalkaska to help the children get in and out of the balloon basket and with s’more making. The balloon ride is donated by RE/MAX of Michigan for this special event. It is all part of the Camp Quality experience for these kids. Balloon rides start about 6 p.m. depending on weather conditions. Camp Quality is located at 18215 Baptist Camp Trail in Lake Ann. Aug. 10 Tea & Talk The Jordan River Arts Council will host the Rare Threads Tea and Talk from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday Aug. 10, at the Jordan Valley Barn. A fun-filled afternoon English tea featuring MSU Professor Sally Gray talking on early 20th Century fashions. Admission by pre-purchased tickets, $45 per person. Tickets will go fast - so don’t miss out! Get your tickets today. www.jordanriverarts. com Food, music, door prizes, vintage fashions, vendors and “Laura’s Picks”Wine Bar. Aug. 3-31 Outdoor Movies Movies in the Park will be held this summer in the Village Green Park in Walloon Lake Village. Movies start 20 minutes after sunset and can be watched from the park’s lawn or from your boat. Tune in your boat radio to listen for sound. For more information call Hotel Walloon at (231) 535-5000. August 3 - Pirates of the Caribbean- Curse of the Black Pearl August 10 - Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory August 17 - The Wizard of Oz August 24 - Despicable Me August 31 - ET Aug. 3-17 Evenings at the Gazebo Aug. 3 - Project 6 - Scarkazm rockers play acoustic favorites from the 70’s through today Aug. 10 - Full Circle - Classic rock with strong vocal harmonies Aug. 17 - Trombones Plus with Ali Ryerson - Brass band with world-renowned jazz flutist Call The Boyne Area Chamber of Commerce at 582-6222 for more info. Aug. 5 Event The Septic Question The rural areas of the Lake Charlevoix Watershed rely on septic systems for sewage treatment. A failed septic system may pollute Lake Charlevoix, rivers and streams, and the drinking water of owners and nearby residents. Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council invites citizens and public officials to attend an informal gathering to discuss septic systems and their effect on water quality on Friday Aug. 5 from 4:30-6 p.m. at the Charlevoix Public Library, 220 Clinton St. in Charlevoix. Aug. 6 Raven Run Raven Hill Discovery Center is hosting its first 5K run and 1-mile fun run/walk. The 5k Raven Run begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday Aug. 6. The entry fee for the 5k run is $20; the 1-mile run/walk is $5. The Raven Run 5k takes place on the campus of Raven Hill Discovery Center and continues through Raven Ridge Nature Preserve. Proceeds benefit programming at Raven Hill Discovery Center. More info/register at miravenhill.org or call 536-3369. Aug. 6 Woofstock WoofStock Pet and Music Festival at Mackinaw Trail Winery from noon to 6 p.m. with an afterglow party to follow! There will be Pet Agility Demos, Dog Pulling Competition, Dachsie Derby at 3, Games, Food Vendors, Pet related Products, 12 Bands, two stages and an open mic stage! Aug. 6-7 54th Portside Arts Fair The 54th Annual Portside Arts Fair is fast approaching! Mark your calendars to schedule a visit to Elm Pointe Aug. 6, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. or Aug. 7, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Besides an impressive selection of juried artists, lunch/dessert/refreshments will be available at the Lutheran Church booth, the EJ Historical Society Museum will be open and entertainment by Michelle Chenard, John Phillips, Nelson Olstrom and Louis Seiler on the picturesque lawn of Elm Pointe Estate. For more info, contact Kim Prebble at 536-3282. Aug. 8 Technology and Diabetes On Monday, August 8 from 7 – 8 p.m., join Sarah Willey, NP, CDE, Diabetes Educator at McLaren Northern Michigan, as she discusses Technology and Diabetes. “We will discuss the history of diabetes management, the progress that has been made in diabetes so far, and what the future holds for managing diabetes,”stated Willey. The Diabetes Support Group is free to anyone interested in learning Aug. 12 Lake Charlevoix Poker Run The Lake Charlevoix Association is planning an event that might be described as Boyne Thunder for regular-sized boats. And the theme is “clean and safe boating.” The association will hold its first-ever Treasure Lake Charlevoix Poker Run on Friday Aug. 12. Between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. participants will spend a leisurely day on the lake traveling to 5 of 8 card pick-up locations to collect the 5 cards needed for a poker hand. Following the boating event there will be a reception at Sommerset Pointe Yacht Club. All hands must be turned in there before 5 p.m. Appetizers will be provided and a cash bar available. Sponsors have donated items that will be sold via silent or live auction. Proceeds go to projects that protect Lake Charlevoix. Aug. 16-18 Student Career Academy North Central Michigan College and the Charlevoix-Emmet Intermediate School District offer a three-day career academy, Tuesday – Thursday Aug. 16-18 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The academy gives students an opportunity to explore manufacturing technologies as a career pathway, participate in tours of local manufacturers, plan a project and produce personalized products in North Central’s stationary lab and state-of-the-art mobile digital fabrication lab, the Fab Lab. The academy is for students in grades 8-11 this fall who are interested in learning manufacturing and digital fabrication skills. The cost is $60 which includes a T-shirt and take home project. Space is limited to the first 12 registrations received. For more information, contact Angie Ross at 231-439-6265 or aross@ncmich. edu. Aug. 20 Paddle Event in Lake Charlevoix On Aug. 20, a new paddle event will be hosted on Lake Charlevoix at Ferry Beach. The Charlevoix Area Community Pool is putting together a unique 4-mile predicted time contest for one and two-person paddle crafts. The con- test is unique in that participants predict their finish time when they check-in the day of the event. Contestants are not allowed to carry time pieces on the course. The top three finishing closest to their estimated time are the winners. Giveaways can also be won when participants finish the course, and fun beach activities will be set up as everyone awaits to find out the top finishers. Contestants can be ages 6 and up, however children between 6-14 of age must be on a paddle craft accompanied with an adult. Registration is now open and can be found on the event website at www.paddle4thepool.com. Participants may also register the day of the event at Ferry Beach from 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. Cost is $65 per watercraft if registered by Aug. 12, and $75 after. All proceeds benefit the Charlevoix Area Community Pool. Contestants will paddle between 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. All Summer Friday & Saturday Bus Service Charlevoix County Transit will be adding service starting at 6 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights starting on Boyne Thunder weekend and continuing through the summer. There will be pick-up locations downtown with service throughout Boyne City, including a service perimeter that encompasses Walloon Lake, Young State Park, Advance, Boyne Mountain and Bluegreen. Call (231) 582-6900 to arrange for service. Sept. 8 Boyne volunteers honored Are you one of Boyne City’s many community volunteers? Meet us downtown for a Community Gratitude Dinner hosted by Boyne City Main Street and local service clubs from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday Sept. 8. ONGOING EVENTS Boyne Food Pantry Good Neighbors Food Pantry in Boyne City has extended its hours. The food pantry is now open from 10 a.m. to noon and 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. every Tuesday. More info at (231) 497-8677 or e-mail them at goodneighborsboyne@gmail. com. The food pantry is located at 624 State St. in Boyne City. Donations may be sent to Good Neighbors Food Pantry, PO Box 35, Boyne City, MI 49712. ongoing at boyne library REFERENCE & TECH DEPT To better serve our patrons, the Boyne District Library is committed to offering a comprehensive program of reference and technology classes and services intended to address patron reference and technology needs and interests. Patrons have access to a staff member specifically trained to help with reference and technology questions. Appointment request forms are available at the circulation desk. Walk in service may be available, depending on librarian’s schedule. Technology Programs & Classes: Tech Café – Bring in your devices (cell phones, tables, laptops) and we will help get you started. Basic computer and digital skills will be presented. Meets weekly on Wednesdays, 10-11am in the BDL Conference Room. Tech Academy – You can become computer savvy in no time! Get step by step instructions in a variety of basic computer functions, as well as more advanced software applications. Beginners and proficient computer users can improve their skills in a different course each session. See BDL calendar for upcoming sessions. Pre-registration appreciated, but not required. Meets 1st Tuesday of the month 10-11am, and 1st and 3rd Thursdays, 6-7pm in the Conference Room. Tech Support Group - Intended for patrons with school-age children (although all are welcome), this group will discuss ways to allow use of technology within family units, while at the same time protecting children from overuse and unsafe situations. Discussions will include ways to address cyberbullying, digital citizenship, and understanding one’s digital footprint. Other topics may include how technology can help spark a child’s curiosity & imagination, and how to use technology to create fun family activities. Meets 2nd Thursday of the month at 10-11am, and also 6-7pm in the Community Room. Special Technology Classes – Participants can choose from a schedule of classes including 3D design, online learning, buying and selling online, and more. Pre-registration required. See BDL calendar for upcoming sessions. Meets 4th Thursday of the month, 6-7pm in the Community Room. User Survey - To help us address your technological or reference needs, please complete our Technology Survey online at http://goo.gl/ forms/boQho2YNWMKkOJ1K2 or pick up a survey from the circulation desk. The above link is also available on our website, click on the Reference link. Boyne District Library is located at 201 East Main St. in Boyne City. Call (231) 582-7861 for more info or go to www.boynelibrary.org AMERICAN LEGION Bingo Tuesday Bingo Game - Boyne City American Legion 302 South Lake St. 582-7811. Come join your friends and neighbors for an inexpensive, and maybe profitable, evening of fun, entertainment and relaxation. Play 28 games with 40 Bingos. All you need is a dobber, glue, and a plastic mat as you play all paper plus Michigan progressive jackpot. The start time 5:30 p.m.; Done around 9:15 p.m. www.boynegazette.com Aug. 3, 2016 • Boyne City Gazette • Page 11 —COMMUNITY— Never been to a star party? Don’t miss the astronomical fun Look Up! What’s in the night sky? By bryan shumaker NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Top of the evening to you, my fellow star gazers! The weather has been quite good, although a few more clear nights are always appreciated. The problem is, they seem to come during the time when the moon is so bright it interferes with observing. Still, summer here in northern Michigan is clearly the best! On August 6, 2012, the Mars Rover “Curiosity” made a safe landing. The Magellan Radar Mapper arrived at Venus on Aug. 10, 1990. On August 11, 1877, Asaph Hall discovered the Martian moon Deimos, and on August 17, discovered the other moon of Mars— Phobos. Since Mars is the god of war (Ares in Greek), the moons’ names mean “Terror” and Fear.” Intriguingly, Jonathon Swift (who wrote “Gulliver’s Travels”) wrote in a fictional work that Mars had two moons and even described their approximate orbits—a full 121 years before they were actually discovered by American astronomer Asaph Hall at the U.S. Naval Observatory. The upcoming week should be a good one. The moon is New on August 2, so viewing is at its best without the moon’s glare. The best meteor shower of the year is clearly the Perseids— which begins August 11 (just past the lunar First Quarter) and lasts for several days. As you now know, the radiant (the point where the meteors ap- pear to originate from) is located in the constellation of Perseus. This constellation is seen in the northern sky, appearing just below and to the left of the Big Dipper (Ursa Major). The Perseid meteor shower occurs each year in August when the Earth passes through a stream of dust and debris left in the wake of Comet Swift-Tuttle. These stray bits of comet dust slam into our atmosphere at approximately 30,000 mph, where they burn up and create light streaks across the sky. Comet Swift-Tuttle has an especially large nucleus--about 16 miles across. Most comets have nuclei that are less than 2 miles across. The large nucleus probably led to an especially large debris stream, which is responsible for the especially good meteor show each year. Grab a lawn chair or lounge, dress appropriately and use insect repellent and just gaze in the direction of this constellation (check out its location on your favorite planetarium program or app).You may be able to see as many as 100 meteors per hour at the peak of the shower. For best viewing, look to the sky on Aug. 12 and 13 between 10:30 p.m. and 4:30 a.m. The meteor shower will start slow, but should gain steam after midnight. I’d like to remind you that an open viewing session is held at Young State Park (just 2 miles north of Boyne City) every Wednesday night in the summer, weather permitting. Several astronomy club members will be there with telescopes and will give you a wonderful guided tour of the night skies. Also, his year’s Northern Michi- gan Astronomy Club Star Party will be held the evenings of July 28, 29 and 30 on the grounds of the Wildwood Observatory. All are welcome. The Wildwood Observatory is located at 01825 Wildwood Heights Road, Boyne City. Check us out—Northern Michigan Astronomy Club—on Facebook, for the latest astro info. Also, you should consider attending the Great Lakes Star Gaze held annually in the Gladwin area. It is ranked as one of the top 10 star parties in the USA. This year it is Sept. 30 and Oct. 1. More info online at greatlakesstargaze.com So, what exactly is a star party? It’s really quite simple. Amateur astronomers get together for several days, camp, eat, socialize, and often stay up most of the night viewing the sky. It’s a great opportunity to see old friends, make new ones, and see what telescopes and equipment other people are using. Actually, it’s fun to attend with no telescope of your own—you spend much of the night going from one telescope to another and taking a peek. Almost everyone is very glad to let you take a look. If you are looking to buy a scope, this is a great opportunity to see all different ones being used. The first star party? It was held by Galileo in Venice in 1609! Major star parties nowadays are “must attend” events. For example, the Texas Star Party, which takes place in May every year, is held in the very dark skies of Ft. Davis, Texas, and attracts so many people that, for the last several years, a lottery has been held just to obtain a campsite! You do not need to stay all night—just park at the front of the venue in the designated area, so when you do leave, your headlights don’t blind everyone. Also, a red flashlight is a must— you do not want to ruin someone’s night vision with a bright light. Red cellophane can be used to attach to the front of your flashlight. A red balloon pulled over the front of your flashlight works well, too. Until next week, keep looking up, and clear skies! PICTURED: Picture is of the first star party, held by Galileo in Venice, 1609 See five planets at Dark Sky program in Boyne Falls T he Walloon Lake Association will host a star gazing program, Thursday Aug. 4 at 8 p.m. The event will be held at the Postle Farm Preserve on Country Club Road and feature stories inspired by the stars, plus identification of the stars in the night sky over Walloon. "When we gather on Aug. 4, we'll have the rare opportunity to see all five planets visible to the naked eye at one time, accompanied by a beautiful sliver of crescent Moon,” said Mary Stewart Adams, Program Director of Emmet County’s Dark Sky Park and guest speaker for the event. “Because we'll meet a good hour before sunset, we'll have plenty of opportunity to prepare ourselves with the story, the science, and even the poetry of such a sight!” Adams also noted the event is a homecoming for her. This event is free and open to the public. Please bring a blanket to lie on and consider bug spray. Postle Farm Preserve is located at 1380 Country Club Road in Boyne Falls. From Petoskey, follow US 131 South and turn right on Country Club Road. Follow Country Club Road; the preserve will be on the right. The entrance is a circle drive with parking tucked behind trees. From Boyne City, take M 75 north until you reach US 131 then take a left. Proceed on US 131 North and take a left on Country Club Road. Follow the above directions from there. More info at www.walloon.org. Munson Medical Offers Bioresorbable Heart Device Munson Medical Center recently became one of the first 100 hospitals in the nation to receive bioresorbable scaffold stent-like devices to treat patients with coronary artery disease. The device was recently approved for use by the FDA. The hospital’s Cardiac Catheterization Lab Medical Director Nicklaus Slocum, M.D., FACC, FSCAI, said being selected as one of the first hospitals nationally to use the device is an honor. “Our interventional team was involved in the clinical trial that lead to this bioresorbable stent being approved in the U.S.,” he said. Interventional Cardiologist Kevin Clayton, D.O., FACC, said the device is manufactured by Abbott Laboratories and placed in the body similar to a stent. And like a drugeluting metal stent, it releases the drug everolimus to limit growth of scar tissue. The bioresorbable scaffold is gradually absorbed by the body over three years. “It’s another option for treatment of patients with coronary artery disease or coronary stenosis,” Dr. Clayton said. He was primary investigator at the hospital for a year-long research trial that nationally saw 1,990 patients receive the device, including patients at Munson Medical Center. Worldwide, 30,000 patients have been part of studies related to the device. Bioresorbable or bioabsorbable scaffold devices are meant to reduce the body’s exposure to foreign substances like polymers, which can trigger inflammation reactions. Not every patient who requires percutaneous coronary intervention will be eligible for the stent due to several factors, including the size of the blood vessel, Dr. Clayton said. Abbott’s Absorb GT1 Bioresorbable Vascular Scaffold System uses a type of bioplastic called poly L-lactide. After absorption, four very small platinum markers, like ink dots, remain embedded in walls of the artery, which allow cardiologists to identify where the stent was originally placed. However, should the patient require a future surgery, use of the bioresorbable device would allow a surgeon to sew into that area, something not possible with a metal stent. Unlike metal stents, the bioresorbable scaffold will allow blood vessels to expand during exercise and Dr. Clayton said research about the benefits to patients will continue. More information at munsonhealthcare.org Page 12 • Boyne City Gazette • Aug. 3, 2016 www.boynegazette.com More time for family. 131 We know there is only so much time in a day and would rather see you spend it on the important Boyne City things in life. OMH Medical Group - Boyne Valley offers 75 Boyne Falls convenient healthcare services for you and your family. 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