the PDF file - The Boyne City Gazette
Transcription
the PDF file - The Boyne City Gazette
Gazette B oy n e C i t y senior pictures pages 8,9,12 DAILY NEWS & PHOTOS AT boynegazette.com est. 2009 • No. 353 - Vol. 7 - Issue 41 • Seek the Truth, Serve the Citizens • Wednesday June 1, 2016 • $1.00 Former BC Policeman dead at 55 g Benjamin J. Gohs, Editor editor@boynegazette.com A PHOTO by chris faulknor Honoring the fallen Guided by Donna Erber, Sadie Bush places a wreath to honor those lost at sea during the Memorial Day observance in Boyne City on May 30. MANY MORE PHOTOS OF THIS EVENT AT BOYNEGAZETTE.COM longtime local law enforcement official who served for over a quarter of a century in Boyne died on May 20. Former Boyne City Assistant-Chief of Police Jeffrey Gettel, who jeffrey gettel retired back in November 2011, died at his home at the age of 55. “This weekend, on Saturday, we were advised that we’ve lost one of our own with the passing of Jeff Gettel,” said Boyne City Manager Michael Cain at the opening of the Tuesday May 24 Boyne City Commission meeting. “Jeff Gettel was a longtime member of the Boyne City team.” He added, “Jeff came to us as a police officer on Aug. 30, 1985, after working with the Charlevoix County Sheriff (Office).” Gettel served with the sheriff ofsee gettel on page 4 PHOTO by chris faulknor Hailee Bertels takes a swing on the monkey bars, enjoying Veterans Memorial Park’s newly reopened playground. playtime again! BC playground reopens for summer N early a year after it closed due to concerns over arsenic levels, Boyne City’s main playground has reopened. Dozens of people and their children attended the reopening ceremony of the playground in Boyne City’s Veterans Park on Friday May 27. The reopening came after many months of research and work by Boyne City officials. Originally created through the efforts and labor of the Boyne see play on page 5 Big opportunities for local ballet dancers of CTAC B eginning in June, dancers from the Crooked Tree Arts Center School of Ballet Pre-Professional Program will be attending national and international summer intensive dance programs. An integral part of a serious dancer’s training process is attending summer intensive programs at the country’s finest schools, which are generally attached to professional companies. “I am beaming with pride at the successes our students have made this year,” said Heather Raue, CTAC School of Ballet Artistic Director. “This group of thirteen dancers was collectively accepted into 34 of the finest programs in the country. I am so excited to see what the future holds for all of them!” The school directors travel across the country, often holding auditions outside of the U.S., looking at thousands of young dancers. This year, 13 CTAC dancers have achieved acceptances in many of the country’s top programs—several of them have been accepted to multiple programs, and also in programs overseas. During the winter months, students and their parents travel to attend auditions in Chicago, New York, and other major cities. Often they may attend up to four Follow us on Twitter @bcgazette BOYNEGAZETTE.COM for the latest headlines see ballet on page 5 “Rock & Roll Realtor” Mark D. Kowalske (231) 675-3721 • markkowalske.com Page 2 • Boyne City Gazette • June 1, 2016 Guest Column www.boynegazette.com —opinions— Trans restroom guidance favors few kids above the majority By Rep. Triston Cole (R-Mancelona) he U.S. Department of Education and Justice recently released unsolicited joint guidance in an attempt to provide educators information they need to ensure that all students, including transgender students, are able to attend school in an environment free from discrimination. This release triston cole served as a threat to schools across the nation by stating if they do not follow these guidelines they are liable to lose their federal funding under the discrimination clause of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Residents in my local community have reached out to my office in record numbers since this joint release was issued expressing sincere concern and anger about how this affects their children and their school. As the father of three daughters, I whole-heartedly disagree with the federal government’s attempt to control our local schools, force an agenda to remove parental rights and tell us how to raise our children. This is a solution in search of a problem not to mention an extreme overreach of our federal government into each state, local communities, and our personal lives. I am not discriminating against transgender students, I am supportive of an individual’s choice to decide who they want to be. However, there comes a point when protecting all children trumps all else. These ill-conceived policy suggestions put the health and safety of my daughters and your children at risk. Under the rules being handed down by the federal government boys and girls would be able to use any restroom or locker room they chose. Placing demands on local schools to implement a federal rule without regard to states right and the 10th amendment is absolutely unacceptable. As parents, we must have a say in what happens in our child’s school. That means that parents, the school board and the local community need to come together and take a hard look at the situation and make a decision that serves the best interest of each individual and the student population as a whole. We cannot be left in the dark about what is going on in our children’s schools. This is not about hatred for transgender students, this is about maintaining local and state government control as well as parental rights. A far-away White House cannot tell us how to raise our children and it shouldn’t be threatening to pull funding to 16,500 local school districts, 7,000 postsecondary institutions, as well as charter schools, for-profit schools, libraries, and museums across the country. This has placed the interests of a few above the interests of our nation’s students receiving an outstanding education. Fear mongering is not an acceptable form of governing from our federal government. I will do everything I can to advocate for local government rights and for parents to have a say in every aspect of their child’s education. What do you think? Send your thoughts to editor@boynegazette.com T Charlevoix COUNTY SEVEN-DAY WEATHER FORECAST WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY June 1 T-Storm HIGH/LOW 80°/55° June 2 Partly Cloudy HIGH/LOW 69°/48° June 3 Partly Cloudy HIGH/LOW 70°/50° June 4 Rain HIGH/LOW 72°/52° June 5 AM Showers HIGH/LOW 73°/51° June 6 Partly Cloudy HIGH/LOW 67°/47° June 7 Sunny HIGH/LOW 65°/47° —ALL PUZZLE SOLUTIONS ARE ON PAGE 10— www.boynegazette.com District Court The following cases were recently heard in Charlevoix’s 90th District Court: • Matthew Eugene Trugillo, 23 of Vanderbilt, operating an unregistered vehicle. To pay $215 in fines and costs. • Jeremy Andrew-Stuart Potts, 32 of Petoskey, disorderly/drunk person. To pay $350 in fines and costs. • Cody James O’Neill, 28 of Mancelona, disturbing the peace. To pay $350 in fines and costs. • Darlene Marie Ballmer, 52 of East Jordan, false pretenses (under $200). To pay $475.44 in fines and costs. • Billy Jack Pickles, 41 of Boyne City, violating a restricted license. To pay $200 in fines and MONDAY MAY 9, 2016 0245 Arrested subject on warrant in the 100 block of E Water St. 0328 Assist EMS in the 500 block of N Lake St. 0825 Report of someone dumping household waste at two locations on Division St over the weekend. Was refuse from Buff Up Boyne. 0853 Private property damage accident reported in the 400 block of High St. 1522 Report of fire hydrant knocked over in the 800 block of Front St. 1600 Property damage accident reported at Division and Boyne Av. 2243 Harassment complaint reported in the 500 block of N Lake St 2330 Assist EMS in the 500 block of N Lake St Tuesday, May 10, 2016 0119 Noise complaint in the 300 block of Silver St 0821 Assist Sheriff Dept on M- 75 S 0902 Report of missing wallet 1520 Report of suspicious text message containing Social Security number information. 1635 Suspicious activity in the 1000 block of Pleasant Av 1703 Suspicious activity in the 1000 block of Pleasant Av 1922 Private property damage accident on M-75 S Wednesday, May 11, 2016 0338 Assist EMS in the 500 block of N Lake St 0745 Assist Barry County with subpoena service 0930 Vehicle unlock attempt in the 400 block of N Lake St 1038 Trailer inspections in the 300 block of N Lake St 1437 Suspicious activity in the 900 block of N Lake St 1530 Report of possible child neglect on W Main St 1732 Suspicious activity reported in the 900 block of Brockway 1848 Arrested subject on Front St for OWI and open intoxicant. 1904 Private property damage accident in the 400 block of N Lake St. 2005 Stalking complaint reported from the 200 block of E Water St 2027 Vehicle unlock in Veteran’s park 2157 Assisted Sheriff Dept in Boyne Falls Thursday May 12, 2016 1105 Vehicle unlock in the Industrial Park 1107 Driving complaint reported on Boyne Av 1649 Golf cart driving on sidewalk at River mouth. 1653 Another golf cart on a sidewalk near Water and Lake. 1730 Driving complaint and possible PPO violation reported in the 200 block of S Lake St 1835 Confiscated drug paraphernalia on traffic stop 1907 Assist citizen at the beer fest with a patron refusing to stop smoking. 1920 911 check in the Industrial Park FRIDAY MAY 13, 2016 0303 Suspicious subject in the 100 —the law— costs. • Faye Lynn Denise, 35 of Boyne Falls, operating while intoxicated. To serve 93 days in jail with credit for one day served, 92 days held in abeyance. To be placed on probation for nine months, submit to PBT/drug testing, not to consume or possess alcohol or controlled substances. To pay $925 in fines and costs. Marriage Licenses The following people applied for marriage licenses with the Charlevoix County Clerk’s Office: Kenneth Dale Statsick, 82 and Carol Anne Elliot, 73, both of Charlevoix Robert Allan Goedike, 46 and Tara Lyn Belford, 43, both of block of E. Morgan St. 0758 Truck blocking road at Lake and North. 0804 Child reported wondering in the road on Boyne Av. 0816 Report of young child riding bike into traffic on Brockway 1034 Abandoned vehicle reported at Ray and Park 1110 Report of debris in roadway on State St near City Limits 1348 Report of found wallet in the 100 block E Water St 1425 Arrest subject for DWLS, No insurance, Improper Registration, and 2 outstanding warrants at Water and Park 1600 Vehicle inspection. Saturday, May 14, 2016 0116 Arrested subject for OWI 0840 Found Credit card in the 100 block of S Park St 1144 Report of subject looking in cars at the Carters Building 1303 Welfare check in the 500 block of Hannah 1417 Found dog running in the middle of S Lake St. 1430 Harassment complaint in Veteran’s Park. 1721 Suspicious vehicle reported on Bay St. Possible PPO Violation. 1829 Seagull Stuck in batting cage 1851 Threats complaint in the 300 block of Call St Call St. 1900 Gasoline drive off from the 1300 block of Boyne Av 1931 Window broken out of car on Boyne Av 1953 Harassment complaint in Veteran’s Park. SUNDAY MAY 15, 2016 0002 Property damage accident at State St and N. Park St. Arrested subject for OWI 2nd. Cited for Refuse PBT and Fail to stop in assured clear distance. 1111 Private property damage accident on W Main Monday, May 16, 2016 0435 Report of a vehicle parked at Avalanche with its headlights on for several hours. 0545 Report of a dog with a shock collar running at large in the area of Charlevoix St and Grunow. 1118 Report missing bike from the 700 block of S Lake St 1520 Report of subject peeking in windows in the 300 block of E Division St 2010 Report of missing 13 year old. Located at friend’s house. 2107 Citation issued for passing in the turn lane in the 400 block of N Lake St. 2143 Car deer accident on BC Charlevoix Rd. at W Court St. Tuesday May 17, 2016 0918 Citation issued expired registration 1405 Report of open door at Cedar and Douglas. 1538 Report of two juveniles physically fighting in the 700 block of Wenonah. 2142 Suspicious vehicle in the old Carter’s parking lot. 2316 Citation issued for speed at N. Lake St. and Groveland St. WEDNESDAY MAY 18, 2016 East Jordan Rick Stephen Meurs, 25 and Kristen Leone Anderson, 26, both of Maumee, Ohio Carl Clarence Murray, 34 and Darian Janel Bartig, 26, both of East Jordan Henry Bruce Behling II, 49 and Geraldine Mae Gates, 49, both of East Jordan Nikolas R Christensen, 37 of Petoskey and Nikki Lynn Wheat, 31, of Charlevoix June 1, 2016 • Boyne City Gazette • Page 3 er Washing by Dennis Michael Moore at 7007 Ferry Road in East Jordan Nos Parts Now by Joseph Jones at 294 Air Industrial Park Drive in Boyne City Waters Edge Painting by Joshua Hastings at 8895 Quarterline Road in Hayes Township Boys Get Fit of Charlevoix County by Kristin Bates at 127 North East Street in Boyne City DOING BUSINESS AS The following businesses have filed an assumed name in Charlevoix County: Peak Aerial Imaging by Brock Yenglin at 13875 Forest Drive in Charlevoix Straight Line Painting and Pow- Divorce The following people were recently granted a divorce in Charlevoix County: Samuel Oslin vs. Dawn Oslin Susan Hocquard vs. Kerry M. Hocquard Marci L. Whiteloon vs. Ronald J. Whiteloon 0030 Juvenile complaint in the 400 block of Front St. 0553 Assist EMS with lift assist in the 600 block of W Court St 0658 Assist EMS in the 1000 block of E Main St 0845 Assist EMS in the 600 block of E Main. 0929 Alarm on W Water St 2252 Citation issued for disregard stop sign and No proof of insurance at Lexamar and Industrial. Thursday, May 19, 2016 1003 Scam letter received in the 500 block of Lewis Av 1125 Escort tree move from City Hall to Dog Park 1341 Assist EMS in the 500 block of S Park St 1345 Found wallet on W Water St. Returned to owner. 1358 Juvenile complaint in the 1000 block of Boyne Av 1510 Salvage Inspection 1520 Private property damage reported. Occurred in the 400 block of Front St 1830 Report of subject throwing dog excrement onto Park St near Collings. 1940 Dog reported running at large in the 500 block of State. Friday, May 20, 2016 0716 Driving complaint on Boyne near Division. 0857 Juvenile complaint in the 1000 block of Boyne Av 0944 Request for welfare check in the 1000 block of Boyne Av 1718 Suspicious vehicle in the 400 block of N Lake St. 1733 Assist EMS at Avalanche. 1737 Report of subject attempting to steal bikes on Leroy St. 1829 Lodged dog at the shelter. 2225 Gasoline drive off in the 1300 block of Boyne Av Saturday, May 21, 2016 1023 Assist Sheriff Dept, Fire and EMS with a structure fire on Boyne City-East Jordan Rd. 1049 Private Property damage ac- cident in the 1100 block of Boyne Av. 1124 Complaint of loud music coming from the area of Hemlock St. 1249 Driving complaint on Boyne City Rd. 1634 Assist Sheriff Dept and Fire Dept on Clute Rd. Tree set on fire by kids playing with fireworks 1703 Vehicle broken down in city hall lot. 1628 Gasoline drive off from the 1300 block of Boyne Av 1743 Report of possible PPO Violation in the 300 block of E Division St 1930 Arrested subject for domestic violence in the 500 block of Jersey St. 2130 Assist Sheriff Dept with car deer accident on Boyne City Rd 2330 Subject reporting being harassed on Adams St. SUNDAY MAY 22, 2016 0006 Arrested subjects for MIP and marijuana possession in the 700 block of Spring St 0211 Subject turned in a trailer plate found on Ferry Rd. Owner notified 0849 Civil complaint/ Child visitation issues in the 600 block of E Main St. 1150 Report of two subjects skateboarding in the middle of State St. near the city limits. 1245 Report of driver’s side rear window “blew out” while driving near Parkview on Division St. Located the rock that went through his window. 1333 Report of kids playing in the wooden park. 1603 Vehicle unlock in the 400 block of N Lake St 1720 Vehicle unlock on W Water St 1811 Hit and run of park bench in Veteran’s Park 1835 Lodged dog at the shelter 2123 Arrested subject for Assault and Battery, MDOP over $1,000 and Larceny from a person at S. East St and E. Cedar St. 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 • June 1, 2016 www.boynegazette.com —top stories— County police dog safer with new body armor T aiding the mission courtesy PHOTO The Boyne City Eagles Club recently donated $150 to Challenge Mountain to help them achieve their matching grant for a new building. Pictured (from left) are Sara Christensen, Auxiliary Secretary; Elizabeth Gertz Looze, Challenge Mountain Executive Director; and Auxiliary President Sandra Morris. gettel From Page 1 fice for six years. Then, in October 1991, Gettel became the Boyne City AssistantChief of Police. “Overall, he had 26 years of service with our police department and he did an excellent job in all of his roles and capacities with us,” Cain said. Gettel, who had retired to Georgia, is survived by a son, daughter and wife. “I knew and worked with Jeff for many years … always had very professional encounters with him,” Cain said. “He always had a very positive attitude and outlook.” Retired Charlevoix County Sher- iff George T. Lasater also shared some memories of Gettel. “I gave Jeff his first job in law enforcement after he got out of the certification academy and (he) worked for me for six years,” said Lasater. “Jeff was always very professional. He was a good people person. He always looked good in uniform and I appreciated that—he represented the sheriff’s office very well.” Lasater said Gettel told him he enjoyed working with both former chiefs of police and he was complimentary of the city commission. Lasater recounted the time when a perpetrator shot at Gettel in what resulted in a 12-hour standoff at a motel on M-66 outside of East Jordan. “Gettel was the first officer on- scene,” Lasater said. “When he arrived, the perpetrator shot at him. And Jeff moved so fast he left his hat in the middle of the road.” He added, jokingly, “And we always got a little mileage out of that.” Lasater said Gettel’s actions earned him the Medal of Valor. “He wore that … little ribbon on his uniform … until the day he left Boyne City,” Lasater said. Boyne City Chief of Police Jeff Gaither said Gettel was a good officer who is gone too soon. “I know that when he left the Boyne City Police Department there was a lot of respect for him and a lot of people felt really good because he’d been there and he’d done a lot of good stuff,” Gaither said. he Charlevoix County Sheriff Office’s K-9 officer Ezo the dog (pictured below) now has a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., and manufacturer, Armor Express, as part of the incentive program for which one free vest is awarded for every 15 vests purchased by the charity. “The safety of our K-9 is paramount to us,” stated Charlevoix County Sheriff W. Don Schneider in a Monday May 23 press release. “This contribution will aid in giving additional protection to Ezo.” Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is a 501c(3) charity located in East Taunton, MA whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States. The non-profit was established in 2009 to assist law enforcement agencies with this potentially lifesaving body armor for their four-legged K-9 officers. Since its inception, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provided over 1,900 protective vests, in 49 through private and corporate donations, at a cost of over 1.6 million dollars. All vests are custom made in the USA by Armor Express in Central Lake. The program is open to dogs actively employed in the U.S. with law enforcement or related agencies who are certified and at least 20 months of age. New K-9 graduates, as well as K-9s with expired vests, are eligible to participate. The donation to provide one protective vest for a law enforcement K-9 is $1,050. There are an estimated 30,000 law enforcement K-9s throughout the United States. For more information or to learn about volunteer opportunities, call (508) 824-6978. PUBLIC NOTICE • PUBLIC NOTICE • PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE of AIR POLLUTION COMMENT PERIOD and PUBLIC HEARING The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) is holding a public comment period from June 1, 2016 until July 11, 2016 and a public hearing on July 11, 2016, regarding Kirtland Products proposed Draft Consent Order and a proposed Permit to Install (PTI). The proposed Draft Consent Order is to address alleged violations of PTI 47-11D. The proposed PTI is for an increase in allowable particulate matter (PM) emissions from both the existing plant air system and the existing grinder/dryer. The facility is located at 1 Altair Drive, Boyne City, Michigan. This action is to resolve the alleged violations of PTI 47-11D as well as address draft PTI No. 4711E. The public comment period and hearing are to allow all interested parties the opportunity to comment on the MDEQ’s proposed Draft Consent Order and proposed conditional approval of the PTI. It has been preliminarily determined that the increase in allowable PM emissions will not violate any of the MDEQ’s rules nor the National Ambient Air Quality Standards. Copies of the MDEQ’s analyses, proposed draft Consent Order, and proposed draft permit conditions are available for review at the following locations, or you may request a copy be mailed to you by calling 517-284-6793. Please reference PTI Application No. 47-11E for Kirtland Products. • Air Quality Division (AQD) Internet Home Page - http://www. michigan.gov/air • CADILLAC: MDEQ, AQD, 120 West Chapin Street, Cadillac, MI 49601- 2158 (Phone: 231-876-4411) • LANSING: MDEQ, AQD, Constitution Hall, 2nd Floor, South Tower, 525 West Allegan Street, Lansing, Michigan 48933-1502 (Phone: 517284-6793) • BOYNE CITY: City Hall, 319 North Lake Street, Boyne City, Michigan 49712 (Phone: 231-582-6597) The public is encouraged to present written views on the entry of the Draft Consent Order and the proposed permit action. Written comments for the Draft Consent Order should be sent to Mr. Jason Wolf, Michigan Department of Environ- mental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan, 48909-7760. Written comments for the PTI should be sent to Ms. Annette Switzer, Permit Section Supervisor, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan, 48909-7760. Comments related to the PTI may also be submitted from the webpage http:// www.deq.state.mi.us/aps/cwerp. shtml (click on “Submit Comment” under the Kirtland Products, PTI No. 47-11E listing). All statements received by July 11, 2016 will be considered by the decisionmaker prior to final action on both the Consent Order and the PTI. An informational session and public hearing will be held on July 11, 2016, at the Boyne District Library, 201 East Main Street, Boyne City, Michigan. The informational session will begin at 6:00 p.m., at which time the AQD staff will be available to answer questions. The public hearing will begin at 7:00 p.m. The sole purpose of the public hearing will be to take formal testimony on the record. Individuals needing accommoda- tions for effective participation at the hearing should contact Ms. Lisa Shooltz at 517-284-6793 one week in advance to request mobility, visual, hearing, or other assistance. MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ______________________ Annette Switzer, Permit Section Supervisor www.boynegazette.com June 1, 2016 • Boyne City Gazette • Page 5 —top stories— Boyne Reads features book on Mich. in thehisCivil War year’s selection for the T Aloha! PHOTOs by chris faulknor Norm and Judy Gardner (above) share a dance at the benefit held on May 28 at the Boyne City Eagles for the Boyne Area Free Clinic. Lon Kowalske (below) was one of the three Kowalske siblings providing entertainment. ballet From Page 1 auditions in one weekend. Aside from devoting time, parents make sacrifices to support their children in these endeavors. Not only is traveling to and from dance classes a large time commitment, but paying for the dance lessons, shoes, and programs can also be a financial burden for many families. The summer intensive programs usually last from two to six weeks and cost an average of $5,000 to attend. Every year the CTAC School of Ballet puts on four full-length productions: The Nutcracker in December, a June recital, a showcase in August at the John M. Hall Auditorium in Bay View, and Fall for Dance in November. The proceeds from these dance performances go the Crooked Tree Dance Scholarship Fund. Individual and corporate donations to the fund are also welcome; donations can be made in person, online, by mail or over the phone. All monetary support goes directly to the dedicated students, helping to provide them with the opportunity to attend summer intensive programs. For their June recital, the dancers will be performing Fantasia Reimagined on Friday June 17 at 7 p.m. and on Saturday June 18 at 1 and 7 p.m. at the Harbor Springs Performing Arts Center. This performance will feature all of the students from the Crooked Tree Arts Center School of Ballet, ages 4 and up. Tickets are now available for pur- One Book, One Community—Boyne Reads 2016—is “Liar, Temptress, Soldier, Spy” by Karen Abbott. According to Boyne District Library officials, the books tells the spellbinding true story of four women who risked everything—their homes, their families, and their very lives—during the Civil War. To kick-off the Boyne Reads 2016 event, at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday June 14, the library will host “Michigan in the Civil War,” a 77-minute presentation of the most historic sites relating to the Civil War in all of Michigan. The highlight of Boyne Reads 2016 will be a visit by Abbott to Boyne City on Oct. 4. “We are fortunate to have an author of Abbott’s caliber come to Boyne City for Boyne Reads,” said Boyne District Library Director Cliff Carey. The library has multiple copies of the book and ebook. They are also available for purchase at Local Flavor bookstore. More info at 5827861 or boynelibrary.org. play From Page 1 Community in 2001, the Community Playground has been a magnet for kids and families of all ages since its opening. The playground was primarily built of treated lumber which used a wood preservative containing arsenic, a common and allowed practice at the time. Although the structure was regularly maintained by Boyne City personnel using the practices and products recommended by the manufacturer, testing by consultants hired by the City in 2015 revealed high levels of arsenic in the wood chips and soils around the structure. Based on those test results, the playground was immediately closed to the public. The Boyne community expressed its desire to save the playground if possible. Volunteers and city personnel researched their options with the manufacturer, other communities with similar playgrounds and health and environmental experts. The first step, which took place last fall with volunteers, city personnel and contractors, working together removed all the contaminated wood chips. Over the winter and spring, a new due care plan was developed for the playground to ensure it would be made and kept safe. That plan has been reviewed by health and environmental experts. Recently, as soon as the weather allowed, a contractor applied new sealant to all the wood surfaces of the playground. Following that new fabric filter liner was installed and then new specialty wood chips installed over it. Then fences and other regular repairs and maintenance were performed at the playground to get it ready for reopening. PICTURED: Boyne City Manager Michael Cain gives a few words at last week’s ceremony. chase. The following are this year’s exciting acceptances and where CTAC dancers will study this summer and year-round: • Alexandra Baron, 12 (Charlevoix) Bolshoi Ballet * attending, summer Pennsylvania Ballet, School of American Ballet, Ballet Austin, Houston Ballet • Natalie Bonter, 16 (Harbor Springs) Ballet Austin * attending, summer Joffrey Ballet • Rebekah Bearss, 21 (Boyne City) San Francisco Conservatory * attending, summer • Lillian Ellsworth, 11 (Harbor Springs) Ballet Austin * attending, summer Pennsylvania Ballet, Houston Ballet • Aidan Flynn, 15 (Charlevoix) Grand Rapids Ballet (scholarship) * attending, summer Interlochen Arts Academy * attending, in the fall • Amanda Humphrey, 15 (Petoskey) Kaatsbaan Extreme Ballet * attending, summer Dancearts Academy in Vienna * attending, summer Ballet Arizona • Emily McGeehan, 17 (Petoskey) Oklahoma City Ballet (scholarship) * attending, summer Oregon Ballet Theater * attending, summer courtesy photo CTAC School of Ballet students were honored for their achievements and acceptances on April 27 during Crooked Tree Arts Center’s annual Youth Arts Awards Night. Ballet West, Texas Ballet Theatre, Miami City Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Ballet Austin, Orlando Ballet, Charlotte Ballet, Joffrey Ballet (summer & year-round), Los Angeles Ballet, Silicon Valley Ballet, Atlanta Ballet, Kansas City Ballet, Carolina Ballet (scholarship) • Michael Menghini, 18 (St. Ignace) Chautauqua Apprentice (full scholarship) *attending, summer Charlotte Ballet contract * joining in the fall Pennsylvania Ballet (full scholarship), Pacific Northwest Ballet (scholarship), San Francisco Ballet (scholarship), Texas Ballet Theatre (full scholarship), Miami City Ballet (full scholarship), Boston Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Ballet Austin (full schol- Page 5 • Boyne Cityissued Gazette on:• June 1, 2016 arship), Houston Ballet, Exploring Ballet with Suzanne Farrell, Orlando Ballet (full scholarship), Joffrey Ballet (scholarship), Kansas City Ballet (full scholarship) • Taylor Naturkas, 13 (Petoskey) Chautauqua Institution (scholarship) * attending, summer Pennsylvania Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet, School of American Ballet, Houston Ballet, Charlotte Ballet • Olivia Pearsall, 12 (Charlevoix) Suzanne Farrell’s Cedar Island * attending, summer Ballet West, Pennsylvania Ballet, Pittsburgh Ballet Theater, Miami City Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, School of American Ballet, Ballet Austin, Houston Ballet, Chautauqua Institution, Charlotte Ballet, Kansas City Ballet • Emily Stabile, 12 (Petoskey) Suzanne Farrell’s Cedar Island * attending, summer Pennsylvania Ballet, Ballet Austin, Charlotte Ballet, Kansas City Ballet • Haley Van Patten, 16 (Petoskey) Ballet Chicago • Abigail Walz, 14 (Petoskey) Ballet Austin * attending, summer Kansas City Ballet For more information on the CTAC School of Ballet or Crooked Tree Dance Scholarship Fund, contact the Crooked Tree Arts Center at 231-347-4337 or crookedtree.org. The Crooked Tree Arts Center is located at 461 E. Mitchell Street, downtown Petoskey. Page 6 • Boyne City Gazette • June 1, 2016 www.boynegazette.com —Faith & Memorial— Whitney Kay (Johns) Wangeman Aug. 12, 1989 - May 15, 2016 W Boyne Valley Catholic Community T he Boyne Valley Catholic Community is offering many opportunities to enrich your prayer life and spirituality beginning Eighth Week of Ordinary Time beginning on May 29th. Activities during the week that begins May 29th include: • Memorial Day Mass: Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 am in the Saint Augustine cemetery on Thumb Lake Road. If there is inclement weather Mass will be moved to St. Augustine Church. Come, bring your friends and pray with us on this Memorial Day 2016. • Honoring our Graduates: Join us on Sunday, June 5th at 9:00 Mass to honor the seniors who are graduating this year. • Men’s Bible Study Group: The group meets on Tuesday morning at 6:30 am. at St. Matthew’s. All men of the faith community are invited to attend. Weekly Mass: • Daily mass will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday at 8:00 am at St. Augustine in Boyne Falls, and on Thursday and Friday at St. Matthew’s in Boyne City. Can you overcome life’s obstacles? A rock climber’s struggle to come back after a devastating 100-foot fall will be explored at Lifetree Café on Sunday, June 3at 6:30 p.m.. The program, titled “Overcoming Life’s Obstacles: How a 10-Story Fall Changed One Man’s Perspective,” features a filmed interview with Craig DeMartino, an avid rock climber who tumbled off a rocky cliff and plummeted the equivalent of 10 stories. “Nobody falls 100 feet, hits the ground, and doesn’t die. You should die,” says DeMartino. “That’s just the law of physics. I hit the ground anywhere from 90 to 120 miles per hour. You shouldn’t be getting up.” During the program, Lifetree participants will have the opportunity to talk about obstacles they’ve faced and overcome in their own lives. Admission to the 60-minute event is free. Lifetree Café is located 401 S Park St., Boyne City. Lifetree Café is a place where people gather for conversation about life and faith in a casual, comfortable setting. Questions about Lifetree may be directed to Julie Hasse at 231-5827983 or Lifetree@fpboyne.org. hitney Kay (Johns) Wangeman, 26 of Boyne Falls, died May 15, 2016 surrounded by her loving husband and parents. Whitney was born on August 12, 1989 in Petoskey, the daughter of Robert and Brenda (Alpers) Johns and graduated from Petoskey High School with the Class of 2007. She then attended the nursing program at North Central Michigan College, graduating with her Registered Nursing Degree in 2012. Whitney went to work at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital at the age of 14, first working in Dietary, then as a Unit Coordinator then as a Patient Care Tech, lastly working as an RN in the OR. On June 14, 2014, Whitney married Ian Wangeman in Boyne City, and the two made their home in Boyne Falls. Whitney enjoyed fishing and being outdoors in general, but her greatest love was her family and her children. She was a very family orientated woman and a very hard worker. She was well respected and very well liked by all who knew her and will be greatly missed. She is survived by her husband, Ian; 2 children, Madilyn and Carl; her parents Robert and Brenda Johns; grandmother, Georgia Alpers of Petoskey; mother and father-in-law, Bart and Sue Wangeman; 2 brother-in-laws, Jay (Stacey Spaniak) Wangeman and Alex (Lexi Wilhelm) Wangeman; grandparents-in-law, James Habasco and Frank and Sandy Wangeman; and by several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Whitney was preceded in death by her Grandparents, whitneywangeman Carl Alpers, Robert and Barbara Johns, her Aunt Kathryn Fettig and Ian’s Grandmother Karen Habasco. A funeral Mass was held at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church on Saturday May 21st with burial slated for the Holy Childhood Cemetery in Harbor Springs. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be sent to the Wangeman Family at 4700 Padgett Road, Boyne Falls to help establish and educational fund the children or to the Hiland Cottage. The family also sends special “Thank You” to Whitney’s cousin Maggie Jakeway, Ian's aunt and uncle Mark and Julie Lewy for welcoming them into their home during Whitney’s treatment at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, the staff at the Hiland House Cottage, Level 3, Surgical Services, the Foundation, Human Resources and all McLaren Northern Michigan employees who supported them through her 1 1/2 year battle. Also a sincere “Thank You” to all who supported Whitney and Ian with their love, spiritual support, financial support, all the food people made and all the words of encouragement through cards or via the internet. 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) 675-7652 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. Please 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 11 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. For more information call 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, Step-up 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 5352288 or walloonchurch.com. www.boynegazette.com June 1, 2016 • Boyne City Gazette • Page 7 —business & classified— NLEA working to solve skilled worker shortage Alison Burnell and Brad Berkau have joined Northern Lakes Economic Alliance staff for the summer working as interns, focusing their efforts towards the “Career Opportunities in Northern Michigan” Project. On behalf of a grant provided by the DTE Energy Foundation, Ali and Brad will work to address our region’s skilled workforce shortage by collaborating with several local organizations, including Char-Em ISD, North Central Michigan College, Baker College, and Networks Northwest. The workforce project will describe multiple careers, outline education and training opportunities in the area which pertain to those careers, as well as earning potential, projected job growth, and opportunities for advancement. Alison and Brad will conduct and film interviews, edit the film, produce instructional and informative promotional videos and printed materials, and successively distribute them to surrounding regions together as a team. The materials they produce will also provide information to multiple audiences regarding the pathways to the careers specified, interviews from employers, and interview profiles of employees and students who describe the paths they have taken from education to employment. The intent of the internship is to educate rising collegeaged individuals and those returning to college for educational development on career pathways in the area, eventually filling more local job positions and encouraging economic growth. By bringing awareness to these “in-demand” jobs, we hope to provide the public with information to help guide them towards success in Northwest Michigan so that we can sustain a strong local economy. The final products of the internship will include multitudes of print and digital marketing pieces which promote careers available in the region in an effort to aid the economic growth of several communities in the area. These marketing and promotional tools will be helpful for students, recent graduates, parents and the general public by showing what amazing opportunities exists in our area! Alison is local to Boyne City, and will be a junior studying Art and Design at the University of Michigan in the fall. She enjoys graphic design and photography and spends her free time exploring the outdoors. Brad grew up in Petoskey, and will be a senior studying Economics at Michigan State University in the fall. His free time is spent mostly outdoors playing golf, camping, or fishing. More info at by e-mailing tom@northernlakes.net or call 582-6482. Thinking of becoming a nurse? N orth Central Michigan College’s nursing and allied health faculty will hold monthly information sessions on Thursdays starting in August at 4 p.m. to explain the process for admission into the College’s highly competitive nursing and allied health career programs. The sessions will be in Room 347 of the College’s Health Education and Science Center on the Petoskey campus unless otherwise noted. The sessions will be held on: • Thursday, August 4 • Thursday, September 22 – Straits Area Education Center, Cheboygan • Thursday, October 20 – University Center at Gaylord, Room U-105 • Thursday, November 17 • Thursday, January 19, 2017 • Thursday, February 16, 2017 • Thursday, March 16, 2017 Anyone planning to apply for admission into the nursing or allied health programs is strongly encouraged to attend one of these informational sessions. Protect yourself from Identity theft Identity theft is a big problem. How big? Consider this: In 2015, about 13 million Americans were victimized, with a total fraud amount of $15 billion, according to Javelin Strategy & Research. That’s a lot of victims, and a lot of money. How can you protect yourself from becoming a statistic? Here are a few suggestions: • Secure your Social Security number. Identity thieves eagerly seek Social Security numbers — so don’t give out yours to anyone who asks for it. In fact, as a general rule, be reluctant to give it out at all. Always ask whomever you’re dealing with if he or she will accept another form of identification, or at the very least will take just the last four digits of your number. And never carry your Social Security card with you. Shred credit card offers and bank statements. If you’re not going to apply for the credit cards offered to you, shred the offers. Identity thieves have been known to go through garbage, fill out credit card offers and take advantage of them. At the same time, shred your bank and brokerage statements – and any other statement containing personal or financial information. • Study your credit card bills and checking account statements. Question any credit card charge or checking account activity you don’t recognize as your own. Don’t give out your credit card number unless you’re initiating a purchase. Many of us shop online. As long as you’re dealing with a reputable merchant who uses a secure site — i.e., one that has “https” in the web address — you should be fairly confident that your credit card information will be protected. Never give out your credit card number to people or businesses who, unsolicited, try to sell you something over the phone or Internet. • Protect your passwords. Do you use a password to log onto your computer? If so, don’t share it with anyone, outside perhaps your most trusted family members. And use a strong password – one that doesn’t contain your real name or even a complete word that could be used to identify you. Also, it doesn’t hurt to periodically change your password, whether it’s for your computer logon or for entry to any of your financial or consumer accounts. Even after taking these steps, you could still run into identity theft. That’s why you need to watch for certain signs, such as the arrival of unexpected credit cards or account statements, denials of credit for no clear reason, or calls or letters regarding purchases you didn’t make. If any of these things happen to you, you may want to place a “fraud alert” on your credit reports and review them carefully. Three national credit-reporting companies – Equifax, Experian and TransUnion – keep records of your credit history. If someone has misused your personal or financial information, contact one of the companies and ask for an initial fraud alert on your credit report. A fraud alert is free, but you must provide proof of your identity. And the company you call must tell the other companies about your alert. (For more information on placing a fraud alert, visit the website of any of the three companies.) You can help preserve your good name from those who want to misuse it – so, stay vigilant. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. PUBLIC NOTICE • PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF BOYNE CITY COUNTY OF CHARLEVOIX SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION TO ENACT AN AMENDMENT TO THE BOYNE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES At a regular Boyne City City Commission Meeting held at City Hall on April 26, 2016 at noon, an amendment to Boyne City Ordinance was presented as a first reading. A second reading is scheduled for Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at 7:00 pm for AN AMENDMENT TO THE BOYNE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES TO REGULATE THE LICENSING AND OPERATION OF OUTDOOR SIDEWALK CAFÉS ON PUBLIC SIDEWALKS AND TO PRESCRIBE PROCEDURES THEREFORE, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE ORDINANCE. This Ordinance shall become effective fifteen (15) days from its enactment. First Reading: April 26, 2016 Second reading: June 14, 2016 NOW HIRING Association Garage Sale Clerical Position open Saturday, May 28 - 8-4 Quality clothing, furniture, antiques, household items, trampoline, new grill, tools, left handed bow, etc. Take Park Street North to Wildwood Harbor Rd., turn right follow to Wildwood Heights and follow balloons to homes having sales. The City of Boyne City, a Northern Michigan waterfront community, is seeking a self-directed individual for a full time position. Candidate should have excellent public relations, communication, organizational, and computer skills. Minute recording, agenda preparation and basic accounting skills are also desired for this wide ranging, front-line position. Prior experience would be a plus, with a desire for increasing responsibilities within the City’s Administrative offices. Comprehensive wage (DOQ) and benefit package. Submit resume, letter of interest, salary history and requirements and 3 references to: Cindy Grice via email to cgrice@boynecity.com by 5:00 p.m. June 17, 2016. EOE Help Wanted Licensed Nail Tech for new wellness studio in Boyne City at Sommerset Pointe. Ideal location for the right person to build a lucrative business with loyal clientele or for the established nail tech looking for a space to see clients. Generous compensation. A beautiful work space with a cozy and relaxed ambiance. Call Mary at 855-999-9287 www.sommersetwellness.com Many openings at BCPS Boyne City Public Schools has the following openings: MS Student Success Advisor, MS/HS Athletic Director, MS / Alternative Education Teacher, HS Social Studies & English Language Arts Teacher, HS Mathematics & Science Teacher, HS Physical Education & Health Teacher. These can be combined in a variety of ways for full time placement. Please go to http://boynecity.cyberschool.com/custom/jobs.html for details. Rummage sale United Methodist Church Rummage Sale - 324 So. Park Street, Boyne City. Friday, May 27, 9am-3pm, Saturday, May 28, 9am-1pm. Sales by donation except few antique items priced. Everything including the kitchen sink. Rain or shine. ADOPTION ADOPTION: WARM, FUN Mom and Dad eager to cherish and provide your baby love and happiness forever. We are your perfect choice. Expenses Paid. Christina and Michael (877)298-1945 (MICH) HELP WANTED- SKILLED TRADES Entry Level Heavy Equipment Operator Career. Get Trained - Get Certified - Get Hired! Bulldozers, Backhoes & Excavators. Immediate Lifetime Job Placement. VA Benefits. National Average $18.00-$22.00 1-866-362-6497 HELP WANTED- TRUCK DRIVER $5000 SIGN ON! Dedicated Customer, Home Every Week, $65-$75K Annually and Excellent Benefits Plan! CALL 888-409-6033 www.Drive4Red.com (6 months experience and class A CDL required) (MICH) Your own sawmill SAWMILLS from only $4397.00MAKE & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill- Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship! FREE info/DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills. com 1-800-578-1363 Ext.300N Page 8 • Boyne City Gazette • June 1, 2016 www.boynegazette.com Boyne City Public Schools Class of 2016 MARY ANDERSON ALEXANDRA ARCHER VINCENT BAEDTKER DEVIN BAKER LEXE BAKER MAKAYLA BAKER RYAN BAKER CHLOE BEEK SARAH BELCHER HAILEY BERRY ALEXIS BIELAS SPENCER BINKLEY ABIGAIL BOHNET JACOB BREWER CELENA BRZEZINSKI BRIANNA BURNELL STEPHANIE CHIPMAN EMILY COLSTON NATALIE COOPERSMITH CODY CRAIN CAMERON CUPP LINDSEY DAVIS ONDREA EATON TANNER EVANS SYDNEY FISHER COLLIN FITZPATRICK BENJAMIN FORBES JOSHUA GALLUP KAYLA GILLAND KEYRSTEN GIRLINHOUSE MARY HAUSLER ALLISON HERNDEN NIK HICKERTY ALEXIS HIMMELSPACH SARAH HOLLAND HANNAH HOTH TAYLOR HUBBARD MAGNUS JOEKER VERONICA JOHNSON HEATHER JUDKINS-LADD ASHLEE KELTS FORREST KERR BoB Mathers Ford Body shop LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED Proudly supporting the betterment of the Boyne community for decades! 121 WATER ST., BOYNE CITY • (231) 582-6514 ASK ABOUT FREE IN-TOWN RX DELIVERY Mathers Body shop FREE ESTIMATES AND LOANERS 224 Water St., Boyne City (231) 582-6543 can now directly input your State Farm claim! Stop in and see Riley ... and he'll take care of you and your car— start to finish. (231) 582-5800 • DOGSWORLDNORTH.COM BOYNE CITY PROGRESSIVE Dental Care, P.C. “A smile is a valuable resource” 112 East Main St., Boyne City Danielle J. Swartz, D.D.S. (231) 582-6944 Dennis E. Kirkby, D.D.S. www.boynegazette.com June 1, 2016 • Boyne City Gazette • Page 9 Boyne City Public Schools Class of 2016 ELSSA KISSINGER ZAHRA KOCH ELI KORTHASE ZACH LEGATO ERIKA LOCKMAN SARAH LONGCORE MARGOT MILLEN KELLY MORAN SAM ORBAN HAILEY RICHARDS JAMES ROBERSON BRENNAN SIMON ASHLEY SUTTON CASSIE KOTESKEY JERELL KRUSSELL TANNER KRUZEL KIANA KUHS AMBER MATELSKI PARKER MCGEORGE KELSEY MCPHERSON SAM OTTGEN NICOLE PAULeY LAUREN REED CARA RICHARDS LUKE SAGE DOMINIC SANTINA EMMA SHUMAKER CARLEY SIDES COLTON SIERADSKI MADISON SMITH MALIK SMITH SOFIA SOSA HANNAH STERLING JORDAN STRUBLE COLLIN SUDDERTH SKY VANVOLKENBURG AUTUMN VOUSBOUKIS MADISON WELLMAN DEREK WILLIS CARTER WILMOT CONGRATS CLASSOF 2016 27 S. LAKE ST., BOYNE CITY ••• WWW.LYNDASREALESTATESERVICE.COM • (231) 582-9555 20 16 Page 10 • Boyne City Gazette • June 1, 2016 www.boynegazette.com —meetings & Events— June 9 Academic Programs Graduation Students from the Char-Em ISD Academic Programs (our alternative education classrooms) will be having their graduation ceremony. Great opportunity to hear from teachers and others about the wonderful things these students have been doing this year. Our keynote speaker is Pat Fralick, RN, MBA, Director of Family Health with the Health Department of Northwest Michigan. Thursday June 9, 11 a.m. at Voorhies Hall, Bay View. More info by calling (231) 3302444 or litzd@charemisd.org Community givers COURTESY PHOTO Boyne City Eagles Club Auxiliary Secretary Sara Christensen presents a $150 check to Northern Michigan Cancer Crusaders members Gail Farley and Kathy Leist in support of their annual ‘50s party which raises money to provide support to families struggling with cancer. June 1 - Aug. 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. June 1 - Dennis the Menace June 8 - Tangled June 15 - Field of Dreams June 22 - UP June 29 - Father of the Bride July 6 - Finding Nemo July 13 - Back to the Future July 20 - Frozen July 27 - The Little Rascals 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 June 2 Preserving Boyne’s History The Boyne Area Archive will be the subject of a presentation by Monica Kroondyk and Edward May III at 7 p.m. Thursday June 2 in the lower level community room of the Boyne District Library. The Boyne area Archive is a free online collection of Boyne area history that can be accessed on the Boyne District Library website. The goal of the project is to gather and preserve as much information (including photos, history, stories, etc.) of the Boyne area as possible. The presentation will show what the archive currently includes. The project is dedicated to the late Nancy (Harper) Fulkerson, a local library staff member who freely shared her expertise and love of Boyne area history and knowledge of genealogical research with everyone. This meeting is free and everyone is invited to attend. You are encouraged to share your photos and any information that you have about the history of the Boyne area. Please help us contribute to the success of this very unique and one-of-a-kind local project. Your photos and info may be preserved as a permanent part of the Boyne Area Archive! June 4 Madrigal Chorale Concert The Madrigal Chorale will wrap up its inspired Lift Every Voice concert series Saturday, June 4, with a special performance at 8:00 p.m. at John M. Hall Auditorium at Bay View Association. In order to touch as many hearts as possible with their reconciliation theme, admission to the Bay View Music Festival concert is free, and a free will offering will be taken. For further information, please call (248) 804-1377 or visit Madrigal Chorale’s website at www.madrigalchorale.org. June 4 Plant Sale Local Master Gardeners have been digging and dividing their prized plants to sell at their Plant Sale Celebration on Saturday, June 4 between 9 am and 3 pm. The event will be held at Gabriel Farms at 2800 E. Mitchell Street, Petoskey. Perennials, herbs, groundcovers, garden tools, pots, books and garden-related rummage items will be available for sale. Supplies are limited. Proceeds will help fund various beautification projects in the region. Admission is free and a hot dog lunch will be available for $2. Dane Tollas will entertain with live music from 11 am to 2 pm. Seminars include the following: 10 - Planting in a No-Tilled Garden 10:30 - Garden Construction 12 - Ornamental Landscape Plants 12:30 - Native Plants 1:30 - Gabriel Farm Tour June 5 Dog Park Cleanup Volunteers are needed for spring clean-up from 10 a.m. to noon on Sunday June 5 at Boyne City’s Ridge Run Dog Park. Helpers will perform tasks like raking, mulching, tree-trimming and general clean-up. Volunteers should bring rakes, shovels, wheelbarrows, tree trimming saws/pruners, leaf blowers, tarps for leaves and a trailer or two to haul away the leaves and debris. Dogs are welcome during the cleanup. Ridge Run Dog Park is located at 234 Ridge St., off Charlevoix Avenue, in Boyne City. June 6 EJ Juggling Club The East Jordan Juggling Club invites jugglers of all ages, and anyone who would like to learn, Beginning June 6 in East Jordan Memorial Park, near the train, every Monday evening from 7-9 p.m. Look for the juggling club on Facebook for more info. June 10 Working with the Disabled Northwestern Michigan College Office of Disability Support Services and the Aging and Disability Resource Collaborative of Northwest Michigan (ADRCNM) are hosting a free education session – Working with Persons Who Have Disabilities - 6/10/2016 from 10-12 at the Oleson Center Room A/B in Traverse City. Participation via webinar is also available. Registration is required at www.adrcnmi.org (Events). The education session will feature an introduction to disability awareness followed by a panel discussion including people with disabilities. This session may be of interest to individuals or organizations (including health and human service agencies) that work with or support persons with disabilities (visible and invisible). For more information please contact info@adrcnmi.org. Friday June 10 Special Ed Programs Graduation Students from the Char-Em ISD Special Education programs (our classrooms) will be having their graduation ceremony. This is a tear-jerker and wonderful opportunity for family and friends to gather. Friday, June 10, 1 p.m. at Charlevoix Library More info at (231) 330-2444 or litzd@charemisd.org June 10 & 11 EJ ROTARY variety show Get your tickets NOW!! Don’t miss out on the 10th Anniversary of the East Jordan Rotary Variety Show. Tickets are on sale now for the Friday & Saturday, June 10 & 11 shows. All tickets are $10 and can be purchased at Charlevoix State Bank or from any East Jordan Rotarian. June 10 & 11 NEEDLE DROP-OFF Gaylord Needle Drop-off Friday, June 10, 2016 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Karmanos Cancer Institute of McLaren Northern Michigan, 918 North Center Avenue, Gaylord Petoskey Needle Drop-off Saturday, June 11, 2016 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. McLaren Northern Michigan Circle Drive, 416 Connable Drive, Petoskey For all locations, the needles are required to be in an approved hard, impermeable plastic container. This event will only collect needles. Due to high need of needle collection, this event will be held in Petoskey the second Saturday of every other month with 2016 future dates of August 13, October 8, and December 10. Gaylord needle drop-off events will be held the second Friday of every other month with the 2016 future dates of August 12, October 14, and December 9. For info on this event, call (800) 248-6777. june 12 exam study session @ library The Boyne District Library will host a final exam study session for area high school students on Sunday, June 12th from 1:003:30pm. Come feed your brain and prepare for exams with your friends! The library will provide a quiet area for study, as well as snacks and drinks for study breaks. For more PUBLIC NOTICE • PUBLIC NOTICE City of Boyne City Public Hearing for an Alley Vacation Request Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to rules and regulations as outlined in the Streets and Alley Vacation Ordinance A-42, a Public Hearing will be held at the City Commission meeting on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at noon p.m. in the City Hall Auditorium at Temporary City Hall, 364 N. Lake Street, to review the following: An application for the vacation of a public way has been submitted by Stephanie Moody who owns 100 W Court Street. She is requesting the south portion of Willow Street located in Caldwell’s Addition between lot 3 and lots11 and 12 to be vacated. This portion of the street is 66 feet wide and 132 feet in length. More details and a map of the street in question are available for review at the Boyne City Planning Department during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. All property owners abutting this street will be notified by U. S. Mail of this hearing. All interested persons are encouraged to attend the public hearing and participate in the discussion. If you are unable to attend the public hearing, any input in regards to the request can be submitted prior to the public hearing in person, by mail or email. For further information contact the City Planner Scott McPherson at 319 N. Lake Street, or call 231-582-0343, email smcpherson@boynecity.com. CHARLEVOIX COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SYNOPSIS May 25, 2016 The Charlevoix County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioners Room in the Charlevoix County Building on May 25, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. Commissioner Christensen was excused. Motion approved the agenda as presented. Motion approved the consent agenda as presented. Motion approved Resolution #16-043, Amend Transportation Authority Agreement. Motion approved Resolution #16-044, P.A. 511 Grant Application Renewal. Motion approved Resolution #16-045, Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG). Motion approved Resolution #16-046, Surveyor Contracts. Motion approved Resolution #16-047 Pharmacy Management Services Agreement. Motion adjourned the meeting at 8:05 p.m. Complete copies of Board minutes can be found on the County website, www.charlevoixcounty.org. Cheryl Potter Browe, County Clerk information, contact the library at 582-7861 or email Helene Ivie ivieh@boynelibrary.org. June 13 Youth Mental Health First Aid You are more likely to encounter someone - friend, family member, student, neighbor, or member of the community - in an emotional or mental crisis than someone having a heart attack. Youth Mental Health First Aid on Monday, June 13, teaches a five-step action plan to offer initial help to young people showing signs of a mental illness or in a crisis, and connect them with the appropriate professional, peer, social, or self-help care. Youth Mental Health Aid is a free eight-hour course from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Char-Em ISD offices in Charlevoix. Coffee and lunch will be provided. This CPR-like program has proven effective in improving knowledge of mental disorders, reducing stigma, and increasing the amount of help provided to others. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders, and eating disorders. The course is geared toward administrators, teachers, support staff, transportation staff, medical first responders, early childhood providers, coaches, and other caring citizens. To register, visit www.charemisd.org and click on Professional Development and select online registration. Registration deadline is June 9. For more info call 547-9947. Mars at its best A very bright red starlike object appears above the southeast horizon around 9:30 pm. This is the planet Mars. It’s the brightest rod cortright guest columnist that Mars has been in Look Up! What’s in the over two night sky? years. It now approaches the brightness of Jupiter, which has been the brightest starlike object in the sky for the past few months. On May 22 Mars came into opposition for the first time in over two years. A planet is considered in opposition when it is directly opposite the sun in Earth’s sky. In the case of Mars, this occurs because Earth passes between Mars and the sun in our smaller (95 million vs 141 million miles) and faster orbit (18.5 miles per second vs. 15 miles per second). This happens about every 730 days. When in opposition, Mars rises in the east around sunset, climbs to its highest point in the sky at midnight, and sets in the west around sunrise. Mars alternates between good and bad years for viewing in our sky, and 2016 counts as a very good year because it is an opposition year. In the alternate years, Mars stays on the far side of the sun from Earth and is relatively faint and inconspicuous in our sky In this opposition Mars was within 45 million miles of Earth. In the next opposition it will come within about 36 million miles and its apparent size will be about 25% greater and subsequently much brighter. This occurs because Mars’ orbit around the sun is somewhat elliptical. Mars will continue to climb higher in the sky at night fall. It will be quite bright for about another month and then slowly fade. So get out and observe it. Until the next time clear skies. The next meeting of the Northern Michigan Astronomy Club shall be at Raven Hill Discovery Center on June 9 beginning at 8:30 pm. All are welcome to attend. Image of Mars in opposition taken the evening of May 19 at the Wildwood Observatory, Boyne City. ------------------------------------------Rod Cortright is an Astrophotographer and Vice President of the www.boynegazette.com June 1, 2016 • Boyne City Gazette • Page 11 —sports— softball champs! The Boyne City Ramblers Softball Team won the Lake Michigan Conference Championship on Monday May 23 following a doubleheader split at home against Kalkaska. The lady Ramblers lost their first game by a score of 5-4 and won their second game 8-4. Pictured (front, from left) are Hannah Hoth, Emma Shumaker, middle, from left) Kelsey Hubbard, Makaylee Fiel, Grace Wells, (back from left) assistant coach Tom Clemens, stat-keeper Kelsi Churchill, Carrie Butka, Allison Alger, Emma Vondra, Taylor Delaney, Katie Hoth, Coach Sandy Clausen, and Coach Todd Shumaker. PHOTO by cinda shumaker Original Designs Custom Homes Remodeling The Boyne City Gazette’s College Sports Digest feature is sponsored by Great Lakes iPhone Repair of Boyne City. Call 582-2828 for all your phone and tablet repair needs. the 1,500-meter run at the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Championships with a time of 4:17.04 for the Cardinals in an eighth-place finish among the field of 14 teams in Hillsdale. MILESTONES • Kayla Keane (East Jordan 2015) competed as part of the University of Michigan women’s outdoor track and field program as the Wolverines clinched the Big Ten Conference Championships title by sweeping the field of 13 teams from May 13-15 in Lincoln, Nebraska. In the competition, the freshman ended 20th in the 10,000-meter run with a season-best time of 36 minutes, 17.44 seconds. • Tevin Larmond (Boyne City 2013) is a junior at sprints for Spring Arbor University, which collected a sixth-place finish among the field of 29 teams at the Hillsdale College Last Chance Meet from May 11-12 in Hillsdale. In his most recent effort, he placed ninth in the 200-meter dash (22.97 seconds) and 22nd in the 60-meter dash (7.24 seconds) at the Hillsdale College Wide Track Classic from Feb. 5-6 in Hillsdale. • Caroline Boss (Charlevoix 2014) led the Calvin College women’s outdoor track and field program to clinch a title among the field of seven teams at the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Championships from May 5-6 in Olivet. In the competition, the sophomore captured runner-up in the 800-meter run (2 minutes, 18.16 seconds) and fifth in the 1,500-meter run (4:50.45). SOFTBALL • Paige Hornbeck (Boyne City 2015) contributed one RBI at outfield for Lansing Community College (39-19) in a 15-5 triumph at home against Cleary University (13-29) on May 5 in Lansing. For the year, the freshman’s tallied six RBIs, three runs scored, one triple and a .095 batting average. MEN’S TRACK AND FIELD • Tristan Rudolph (Charlevoix 2014) collected fourth with the 4x800-meter relay (7 minutes, 52.07 seconds) and fifth in the 1,500-meter run (4:06.21) at the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference Championships for Aquinas College in a third-place finish among the field of six teams from May 5-6 in Adrian. In the sophomore’s most recent effort, he clinched fifth in the 1,500-meter run at the Grand Valley State University Second to Last Chance with a time of 4:06.21 on May 13 in Allendale. The meet was not scored. • Andrew Plude (Charlevoix 2012) finishes the year at distance for Saginaw Valley State University with season-best times in the 1,500-meter run and 800-meter run of 4:03.75 and 1:59.19, respectively. In the senior’s most recent performance, he collected 19th in • Valorie Peters (East Jordan 2015) secured an appearance at outfield for Lansing Community College (39-19) in a 12-9 victory against Kellogg Community College (3413) on May 13 in Columbus, Ohio. For the season, the freshman’s compiled six runs scored, thee RBIs, one stolen base and a .125 batting average. WOMEN’S TRACK AND FIELD • Molly Jeakle (Charlevoix 2012) clinched 11th in the 5,000-meter run at the Big Ten Conference Championships with a season-best time of 16 minutes, 56.03 seconds for Michigan State University in a sixth-place finish among the field of 13 teams from May 13-15 in Lincoln, Nebraska. • Amber Way (Charlevoix 2015) is a freshman at distance for Michigan State University. In her most recent performance, she collected the No. 7 performance at the NCAA Division I National Championships by placing 202nd on the 6,000-meter course with a time of 21:39.8 for the MSU women’s cross country program in a 13th-place finish among the field of 31 teams on Nov. 11, 2015. • Kylie Hicks (Boyne City 2014) nabbed eighth in the 100-meter hurdles at home in the Grand Valley State University Second to Last Chance Invitational with a time of 1:06.66 for the NCAA Division II No. 3 Lakers on May 13 in Allendale. The meet was not scored. • Kaleigh Beard (East Jordan 2012) is a senior at throws for Spring Arbor Univeristy, which ended 22nd among the field of 29 teams at the Hillsdale College Last Chance Meet from May 1112 in Hillsdale. In the senior’s most recent performance, she collected 17th in the shot put (23 feet, 6.5 inches) and 19th in the discus (81-7.25) at the Crossroads League Championships for the Cougars in a seventh-place finish among the field of nine teams from April 24-25 in Goshen, Indiana. In the competition, the senior followed by ending 22nd in the hammer throw with a launch of 98-1.5. Vision • Creativity • Craftsmanship Todd Wright (231) 582-5050 (231) 575-5071 Page 12 • Boyne City Gazette • June 1, 2016 www.boynegazette.com concord academy boyne Class of 2016 alexis arsenault ali schneider bethany priest caleb forbes calvin gillespie celestia mcgeorge jasmine mcgeorge jason sherman-brown jessica schmidt jordyn hausler joshua meicher katelynn vanatta kathleen miller michael balch roni patkai sanni suutari simone parrish star johnson Boyne Falls Public School Class of 2016 alicia gasco andrew campbell cody milbrandt hailey morgan josh lange kayla carson kelsy richardson kurstin wilson marcus matelski megan byrne noah perron sean lynch shea ross walter zawistowski MATELSKI Lumber Company Inc. CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS! 2617 M-75 SOUTH, BOYNE FALLS PHONE: 231-549-2780 • FAX: 231-549-2840 Stop by FOR BREAKFAST OR LUNCH AFTER YOUR CHURCH SERVICE! Betty's Restaurant LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN BOYNE FALLS AT 2539 US-131 • (231) 549-2680 Looking for a job? Job seekers can learn about local job opportunities in manufacturing at a special Northwest Michigan Works! Career Connection event June 3 in Boyne City. The event is from 10 a.m. to noon at the Northern Lakes Economic Alliance office, 1313 Boyne Ave. The Career Connection will feature a panel of local manufacturing employers. The employers will discuss their open positions, company benefits, and work culture. Job seekers attending the event should bring copies of their résumé and come prepared for an interview after the panel discussion. More info at (231) 347-5150. Mini job fair If you are looking for a job or workers for your business, come to the Mini Job Fair at the Boyne City Public Library Friday June 3 from 2:30-5:30 p.m. There is space for 8 businesses. Kristen@resortrentalsnorth.com to register your business to attend the Mini Job Fair. Together we’re stronger, so you can be. We want you to be healthy. It’s that simple. Working together makes us stronger so we can provide you with the best health care as close to home as possible. We have always shared a purpose and a passion. Now we also share a name. Munson Healthcare. You already know us. We’re the name you trust in northern Michigan. Charlevoix Area Hospital is now 14700 Lake Shore Dr. | Charlevoix, MI | (231) 547-4024 munsonhealthcare.org/charlevoixhospital MUNSON HEALTHCARE Charlevoix Hospital