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No. 354 - Vol. 7 - Issue 42
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Seek the Truth, Serve the Citizens
•
Wednesday June 8, 2016
Protest all
you want ...
he’s the only
one running
see telgenhof on page 4
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$1.00
Hennessey
remembered
as local icon
Boyne Stroll the Streets
returns with music, food,
kids activities, shopping
M
usic, fun and great times will fill the streets of
downtown Boyne City this summer as Stroll
the Streets returns for its 13th season on Friday, June 10th, from 6–9 p.m., continuing
through Labor Day Weekend.
Stroll the Streets is a signature summer event for downtown
Boyne City, with musical entertainment ranging from contemporary, country, bluegrass, traditional, folk, jazz, to rock.
Special activities include magicians, caricature artists, facepainting, balloon twisting and more fun activities for kids
this year.
The program is funded with contributions from local businesses.
“The support from the business community is outstanding,”
see stroll on page 12
g Chris
Faulknor, Publisher
editor@boynegazette.com
After a long life of 95 years, Edward H. Hennessey of Boyne City
died on May 29, 2016.
Throughout his time in Boyne
City, he became known for a wide
variety of causes and accomplishments, including the American
Legion, Boyne Valley Lions Club,
Camp Quality, Camp Daggett, and
more.
But, in the community of Boyne
City, the person he lived to be is remembered every bit as much as the
see ed on page 12
Cherie Browe’s
rival drops out
county clerk seat
now a race of one
Gohs, Contributor
bethanygohs@gmail.com
For the first
time in a long
time, the race
for the office
of Charlevoix
County Clerk
looked
like
it would be a
CHERIE BROWE
contest.
However, current Charlevoix County Clerk
Cherie Browe’s opponent John
Taylor has dropped out of the race.
“How things change quickly,”
Taylor wrote in a mid-May Facebook
post.
“Most of my
FB (Facebook)
friends know
that I’ve been
looking
for
full-time work
since the conJOHN TAYLOR
clusion of my
WV
project
in October of 2015. It’s been a
rather stressful time financially. From an unexpected turn of
events, I’ve … accepted an offer
… to become a Commercial Title
Examiner.... The position will allow me to work from home. This
will allow me to stay close to my
family and friends in Charlevoix.”
He added, “By accepting the offer,
I must suspended my campaign
as a candidate for the Charlevoix
County Clerk. To all of you that
see CLERK on page 5
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Concord Academy Boyne Class of 2016 celebrated commencement by throwing their caps. Concord
Boyne graduated 18 students on June 4. BOYNE FALLS, CAB & BCPS GRAD PICS IN NEXT WEEK’S EDITION
Boyne Restaurant Week is here
T
his week the Boyne City area looks forward to welcoming many visitors
coming to take advantage of the
Boyne Appétit! Restaurant
Week that runs Monday through
Sunday, June 6-12.
“Eighteen restaurants and food retailers are participating in what is
sure to be a great kick-off to our
summer season,” said Cindy Boal
Janssens, volunteer coordinator of the
Boyne Appétit! initiative. “Most restaurants with sit-down dining are offering 2-for-1
meal pricing at or under $35.”
According to Janssens, the Boyne City Chamber
of Commerce sponsored a restaurant week a few
years ago but it had relatively few participants.
“The fact that so many businesses
came on board for this year’s effort
demonstrates just how strong our local food community has become,”
she said, noting that, within a few
months, three more food and beverage establishments will open in Boyne
City.
You can find the specials each participant is ofsee restaurant on page 5
“Rock & Roll Realtor”
Mark D. Kowalske
(231) 675-3721 • markkowalske.com
BOYNEGAZETTE.COM
g Beth
Page 2 • Boyne City Gazette • June 8, 2016
—opinions—
Trigger warning:
politically incorrect language ahead
g Benjamin
J. Gohs, Editor
A
few words about political correctness.
Sometime in the 1980s,
while I was still playing
GI Joes and wiffle ball, I became
vaguely aware of a thing called
“political correctness.”
I don’t know how far back it went,
I just remember that certain things I
had known as normal began changing.
Words we used for certain types
of people and situations were exchanged for different words.
Black people, who had been called
everything from colored to negro—and worse—we were advised, should be called “AfricanAmerican.”
I didn’t understand it. But, being
a white kid in mid-Michigan who
didn’t know any actual black folks,
I didn’t care either way.
Sure, some people got their undies
in a bunch over the hyphenation situation. Though, looking back now,
I never heard anyone complain
about the usage of “Italian-American” or “Irish-American” but, what
do I know? I was just a dumb kid.
Also changed was the perfectly acceptable (in the non-scientist kid
world) term “mentally retarded.”
I don’t ever remember in all my
life calling anyone a “retard” who
didn’t seem to have at least an average IQ. But, someone somewhere
decided it would be better for the
nation as a whole if we eradicated
the phrase.
They kicked the tires on a few new
designations: differently-abled, developmentally disabled and many
others.
I went to http://www.arcind.org to
see what the proper terminology is
today and the website says you’re
better off using “people first language” meaning, instead of calling
someone “blind” say “this person
suffers from blindness.” Apparently, it’s also now offensive to use the
term “handicapped parking.”
I’ve never actually seen anyone
make fun of a person with a handicap for having the handicap but I’m
sure it happens. There are a lot of
jerks out there. However, I don’t
know that urging people to use
different words is going to change
that. Alas, people have the right to
try to reduce cruelty.
Unlike forms of “retard” or “retarded,” which do still have legitimate
uses: a mechanic must retard the
timing on an engine and a fireman’s
coat needs to be flame retardant,
some syntax is pejorative only.
Contrary to popular belief, English
people haven’t called cigarettes
“fags” for a very long time.
There really is only one reason to
say it, and that is to denigrate, harass or terrify a gay man.
What a lot of people refer to as
“political correctness” has actually
been nothing more than trying to
even the field in a society that has
been ruled by white, Christian men
of means for hundreds of years.
Sure, you can roll your eyes and
groan if you want to but it’s a fact,
not an anecdote.
Only in the last hundred or so
years did this nation really see
strives even begin to be made to
give women and minorities voting
rights, equality in marriage (inter-
racial as well as same-sex), equal
justice and full Constitutional protections. Unfortunately, there is still
a long way to go.
Yes, even though there is a black
president.
The problem is the PC brigade, as
movements often do, pushed and
pushed until it began stepping over
some of the same lines it set out to
guard against.
There are others but the best example I can think of is this relatively
new thing called “trigger warnings.”
Have you heard of this?
Some people—it seems to be most
popular with young adults—believe they have the right to demand
you to warn them before writing
or speaking about certain subjects
like war and crime, abuse and, I
suppose, anything else that might
make one feel uncomfortable.
Maybe I’m just an insensitive jerk
but I won’t be providing trigger
warnings in the foreseeable future.
(Other than the facetious headline)
Critics rightly suggest that some
parts of the PC movement go too
far, claiming political correctness
can be used as a form of censorship
that could lead to oppression.
Unfortunately, another issue has
arisen from this storied tug-of-war.
Some of the anti-PC people have
begun to use the specter of political correctness as a shield for their
own mean-spirited anti-social behaviors.
As Americans, we tend to pride ourselves on the freedom of expression.
We also have a bad habit of trying to
stifle one another’s use of it.
Good political correctness: when
suggesting a change in language
regarding ethnicity so society looks
at itself as people instead of nasty
stereotypes, PC can be a good
thing.
Bad political correctness: calling
someone a racist just for sporting
the Confederate flag. While I agree
no enemy flag should be flown in
American governmental buildings—saying it has relevance there
would be like demanding we fly the
French flag in the Louisiana capitol or the Mexican flag in Texas—
there are an awful lot of folks who
merely acquaint the symbol with
being southern and/or from the
country.
Not political correctness: a great
example of incorrectly citing political correctness as the fault for
something is the issue of prayer in
school.
Lots of folks like to bemoan the
fact that prayer was taken out of
schools, going so far as to blame
every ill in society on it.
Of course, students and teachers
have always had the right to pray in
school. They still do.
The only thing that changed was
that the school no longer has the
right to force my child or your child
to pray.
This isn’t a matter of political correctness.
This is a matter of constitutional
correctness.
If you want your child to pray in
school every day, instruct him or
her to do so.
If you want the staff to lead your
kids in their religious education,
might I suggest sending them to a
parochial school?
Look, I can see both sides of the is-
sue of political correctness because
I am, if you will indulge the cliche,
a man without a country.
As an atheist, Buddhist, bleedingheart Libertarian, gun-owning parttime vegetarian, I am shunned by
both camps.
As a fence-sitter from way back, I
can see the need for both voluntary
civility and the freedom to be an
asshole … if one so chooses.
If you think about it, a great many
of yesteryear’s social norms some
of you so nostalgically pine for and
approve of were, themselves, the
result of political correctness.
“In God We Trust” being printed on
money came about due to the politically correct culture of the time.
Forcing schoolchildren to pledge
their allegiance to a flag each morning comes from the politically correct notion that doing so will somehow evoke patriotism.
Prohibitions on interracial marriage arose from the PC movement
aimed at preserving the purity of
the white race.
There was a time when Jim Crow
was the politically correct sentiment.
Political correctness resulted in the
disabled being locked up in mental institutions and pregnant teens
being carted off in the night and
schools remaining segregated ...
because, we were told, it was the
right thing to do.
Maybe “political correctness” is
what we call things we don’t like.
Ultimately, like so many of our
cultural quandaries in the great
American experiment, the solution lies with the simple fact that
most of us, regardless of race, religion, sexuality and socioeconomic
standing, probably row toward the
same shore.
We want good schools, well-built
roads and safe communities. We
want our kids to do better than we
did. And, we want to see the Lions
make the got-dang playoffs! (Sorry,
Vic)
Like Ronald Reagan said, my 20
percent enemy is my 80 percent
friend, or some such jelly beaninfused wisdom.
Besides, if you’re really that worried, just remember this: in America, you have the right to offend and
be offended.
How much time and emotional energy you devote to someone else’s
words is entirely up to you.
Send your angry letter to me via
editor@boynegazette.com but, for
the love of God, keep it interesting.
QUOTE
OF THE
WEEK
“I Disapprove
of What You
Say, But I Will
Defend to the
Death Your
Right to Say It.”
—Evelyn beatrice hall
(She attributed the
sentiment to Voltaire)
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• House Bill 4578, Authorize school recreation taxes: Passed 37 to 0 in the Senate
To add school districts to a law that lets
several local governments organize a recreational authority with the power to levy
up to one-mill of property tax for swimming pools, recreation centers, public auditoriums, public conference centers and
parks.
The law is silent on whether the recreational facilities could be school facilities
if the bill becomes law, but does require
them to be open to the public. It also requires voters in each municipality to approve one of these tax levies.
37 Sen. Wayne Schmidt R - Traverse City Y
• Senate Bill 189, Ease certain lawsuit
against the state restrictions: Passed 34 to
3 in the Senate
To remove certain restrictions on a person
who successfully sues the state collecting
costs and fees in addition to any courtordered damage awards.
Under current law, the winning plaintiff
must prove a state agency’s position was
“frivolous” to collect costs and fees.
• Senate Bill 292, Disclose unfunded
pension liabilities costs in state budget:
Passed 109 to 0 in the House
To require the executive budget the gov-
June 8, 2016 • Boyne City Gazette • Page 3
—the law—
ernor must submit each year to include an
accounting by department of how much is
needed pay the annual “catch up” costs on
unfunded liabilities.
These liabilities are incurred to pay future
pension and post-retirement health benefits promised to retired state employees.
105 Rep. Triston ColeR - Mancelona Y
• House Bill 4344, Remove Big 3 protectionism from auto repair shop licensure
bill. Passed 86 to 23 in the House
To remove a provision from a previously
passed auto repair shop licensure bill that
would have prohibited a repair shop from
replacing a major part on a newer vehicle
with one not made by the vehicle’s maker.
Under this bill, shops would be able to use
parts from a different manufacturer if the
customer directs this to be done in writing.
105 Rep. Triston ColeR - Mancelona N
• House Bill 4136, Add civics to high
school graduation requirements: Passed
82 to 27 in the House
To add a civics component to the state
high school graduation requirements.
Students would be required to pass a test
comprised of questions identical to some
or all those of those on the civics portion
of the U.S. citizenship naturalization test.
• House Bill 4426, Reduce points for
barely speeding: Passed 75 to 34 in the
House
To reduce the drivers license points imposed for exceeding speed limits by 5
mph or less to one point from two points.
The current two points would still apply to
speeds above 5 mph and not more than
10 mph.
easier to notice in snowstorms.
• House Bill 4423, Increase speed limits:
Passed 56 to 53 in the House
To increase speed limits on rural freeways
to 75 mph where engineering studies and
traffic patterns indicate this is safe.
General speed limits elsewhere would be
70 mph on other freeways, 65 mph on
state “trunkline” highways with light traffic, 55 mph on county roads, and 55 mph
on unpaved roads except in Oakland and
Wayne Counties, where they would be 45
mph.
The speed limit on subdivision streets
would remain at 25 mph.
• House Bill 5512, Extend sunset on welfare heating subsidies: Passed 34 to 3 in
the Senate
To extend for another three years the 2016
sunset on a state home heating welfare
subsidy program.
• House Bill 4787, Authorize enhanced
penalties for abortion coercion: Passed 26
to 11 in the Senate
To authorize enhanced penalties for
threatening or committing a “stalking” or
assaultive crime with the intent to coerce
a pregnant female to have an abortion,
or taking other coercive actions with that
goal.
The bill authorizes additional fines of
$5,000 to $10,000 on top of penalties imposed for the underlying crimes.
• House Bill 5247, Permit green flashing
lights on snow plow trucks: Passed 37 to 0
in the Senate
To allow snow plow trucks to use flashing
green lights, in addition to the current yellow lights prescribed by law.
Adding green is said to make the trucks
• Senate Bill 706, Ban local logging truck
regulations stricter than state’s: Passed 34
to 3 in the Senate
To prohibit local governments from imposing restrictions on logging trucks that
exceed those authorized by state law.
• Senate Bill 885, Let assisted living facilities sell drinks to residents: Passed 37
to 0 in the Senate
To increase from 20 to 25 the number of
liquor licenses that may be granted to certain continuing care retirement homes,
and revise the allocation of these among
different types of facilities.
• House Bill 5230, Ban snowplow service
contract indemnity clauses: Passed 101 to
8 in the House
To prohibit indemnity promises in commercial snowplow and deiicing service
contracts, which require the contractor
to indemnify the property owner from
lawsuits seeking damages based on negligence or omissions (like missing a spot
when clearing ice from walkways).
The bill would clarify that the property
owner is responsible to maintain the
property in a safe condition, but could still
sue the snow removal company for contract violations.
MichiganVotes.org
Y = Yes, N = No, X = Not Voting
Charlevoix COUNTY SEVEN-DAY WEATHER FORECAST
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—top stories—
Prosecutor’s political challenge by
protesters ... not another candidate
g Benjamin
J. Gohs, Editor
B
arring a miraculous lastminute write-in campaign,
Allen Telgenhof will
continue as Charlevoix
County's prosecutor come November—so, why were people protesting
him on the sidelines of Boyne City's
Memorial Day parade last week?
According to three of the protesters, who spoke with the Boyne City
Gazette by telephone on Wednesday
June 1, they are concerned with Telgenhof's fitness to hold such a powerful office.
“If good men do nothing, evil prevails,” said Greg Karam of Central
Lake.
Karam, who said he conducts business in Charlevoix County, is a
member of a small group which operates an informational blog called
“The Pretty Lie or the Ugly Truth.”
(theprettylieortheuglytruth.blogspot.com)
The protest
At least seven members and friends
of the unofficial concerned citizens
group were out holding signs repeating many of the allegations that have
been made against Telgenhof since
he ran for his first term as county
prosecutor back in 2012.
The claims against Telgenhof have
included allegations of domestic violence, campaign finance and election
law violations, mishandling of taxpayer moneys, perjury, embezzlement, breaking and entering, and
destruction of property.
The list of complaints was compiled
last year in a request for grand jury
investigation into Telgenhof.
The request was considered and
denied by Judge Janet M. Allen of
Michigan's 46th Circuit Court.
The complainant Bob Taylor of
Bay Township then appealed to the
Michigan Court of Appeals.
A small part of the complaint having to do with campaign finance
was sent back to Judge Allen by the
Michigan Court of Appeals for reconsideration.
Now that the complaint has been dismissed, the concerned citizens group
hopes to bring attention to a new
potential legal matter that occurred
when both Telgenhof and Judge Allen seemingly skirted the law.
Somewhere amidst the filings, Telgenhof—according to critics—improperly sent a 30-page communication to the judge who, in turn,
violated judicial ethics by reading
the communication.
What they did is called “ex parte”
communication.
Recent Case History
According to court documents, the
Michigan Court of Appeals remanded allegations regarding election
law violations back to Judge Allen's
court.
The issue stems from when Telgenhof originally was a candidate for
prosecutor.
According to Taylor's complaint,
once Telgenhof won the election,
he failed to file a campaign finance
compliance affidavit in addition to
failing to account for three late campaign contributions.
As a result, Taylor argued that Telgenhof's signature on the affidavit
indicating that he was in compliance
constituted perjury.
There was a conciliation agreement
made between Telgenhof and the
State of Michigan and no charges
were brought because there was no
evidence of intent to swear falsely.
However, the court of appeals directed Judge Allen to consider Telgenhof's intent regarding the election
law matter in deciding whether to
initiate a grand jury investigation.
It was then that Telgenhof sent the
improper communication to Judge
Allen.
Ex Parte?
“After the remand, Mr. Telgenhof
served a brief on the court without
filing it with the county clerk. This
probable cause to convene the grand
juror as requested.
She also addressed the matter of the
ex parte communication.
“It is clear that Mr. Telgenhof is not
a party to this proceeding. He did
not make a motion to intervene or
file anything at the time this brief
was delivered to the court. While
he stated in the beginning that his
brief may not be properly filed because subjects of these investigations normally do not file briefs, his
brief did not notify the court that it
was filed ex parte until the end of the
brief following the court's review of
the brief,” Judge Allen wrote. “This
court is required to not permit or consider ex parte communications under
Michigan Code of Judicial Conduct
Canon 3(4). This court had however
read in full the subject's brief, and has
taken measures to redress this error.”
She added, “The subject is also under an obligation not to make ex
parte communications to the judge.”
What's the problem?
According to Judge Allen, these are
separate issues.
“The former must be addressed by
this court in order to avoid the appearance of impropriety, and the latter is an issue for the grievance commission,” she wrote.
Judge Allen stated that her court has
attempted to mitigate any prejudice
to Taylor by giving him the chance to
respond to Telgenhof's brief.
“In this court's view, doing so takes
that brief outside of the realm of
'communications made to the judge
“[T]his court is concerned that these
proceedings are devolving into mudslinging that has less and less to do
with the actual issues.”
—Judge Janet Allen
court read the brief before realizing
that it had not been filed and served
on the party to the case,” Judge Allen
wrote in her April 19 opinion on the
Michigan Court of Appeals' remand.
“This court then ordered that the
brief be served on the complainant
(Taylor), and gave the complainant a
chance to respond to the filing, and
also allowed the subject (Telgenhof)
to respond as well.”
In her opinion, Judge Allen found no
outside the presence of the parties,'”
Judge Allen wrote, adding that she
acted in accordance with the Michigan State Ethics Opinion which
suggests a judge who has received
a brief by a party not properly filed
and served should direct it to be filed
and served.
“While Mr. Telgenhof is not a party
to this case, this court decided that
having the brief filed and served was
the best way to mitigate any preju-
PHOTO by chris faulknor
Roger Conaway was one of seven protesters at the Boyne City Memorial Day parade in opposition to Charlevoix County Prosecutor Allen Telgehof’s reelection
bid. Pictured on page 1 are Wendy Beal and her daughter Samantha Rasmussen.
dice or appearance of impropriety
that may have resulted,” she wrote.
The finer points
According to the state ethics opinion, if ex parte communication is
an isolated incident and the culprit
responds quickly to a judge's order
to correct the situation, no further
measures nor reporting are required.
As a result, Judge Allen accepted
Telgenhof's first ex parte brief but
did not consider the second, legally
filed version, in making her decision.
According to the protesters, who included Roger Conaway and Wendy
Beal, the judge was wrong in allowing the ex parte communication
and said they plan to file grievances
against both Telgenhof and Judge
Allen as a result.
Merely mudslinging?
Ultimately, Judge Allen wrote that
Taylor's complaints against Telgenhof were worse than meritless.
“[T]his court is concerned that these
proceedings are devolving into
mudslinging that has less and less to
do with the actual issues,” she wrote.
“It seems that every time complainant (Taylor) submits a new brief, he
spends less time addressing legal
and factual issues regarding election
law, and more time making political
attacks on the subject.”
Judge Allen added, “This court is
concerned that there may be ulterior,
political motives for the timing of
this complaint, and complainant all
but confirms these suspicions when
he notes that the election season for
prosecutor in Charlevoix County
is underway, and that time is of the
essence in proceeding on this complaint.”
Judge Allen stated that, if Taylor was
only concerned about seeing justice
done for crimes committed, or uncovering potential wrongdoing, the
timing of the proceedings would not
matter.
“This, along with many other personal attacks in complainant's brief,
leads the court to believe that this
complaint is being lodged, at least
in part, for political reasons,” she
wrote.
In closing, Judge Allen stated that,
even if probable cause existed, she
would not have convened a onejudge grand jury.
“If there is a concern with election law violations, that channel is
the secretary of state,” Judge Allen
wrote. “If there is a concern with
perjury, generally, or other crimes,
that channel is the attorney general—who has already reviewed the
issue and declined to prosecute.”
She added, “If there is a concern
about the subject's character and
credibility to continue to act as prosecutor for Charlevoix County, the
proper channels are the media and
the ballot box.”
Telgenhof was the only person to
file to run for prosecutor by the April
19 deadline.
A write-in candidate could file with
the Charlevoix County Clerk's Office by the July 21 deadline but their
name would not appear on the November ballot.
Telgenhof did not respond to a request for comment on this story.
PUBLIC NOTICE • 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.
STATE OF MICHIGAN
PROBATE COURT
COUNTY OF CHARLEVOIX
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
DECEDENT'S ESTATE
FILE NO. 16-012329-DE
Estate of Gladys Maxine Krebs, Date of
Birth: 01/07/1927
TO ALL CREDITORS:
The decedent, Gladys Maxine Krebs,
died on January 03, 2016.
Creditors of the decedent are notified
that all claims against the estate will
be forever barred unless presented to
Christine Brooks, personal representative, or to both the probate court
at 301 State Street, Charlevoix MI,
49720 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of
publication of this notice.
This notice is published on June 08, 2016
Kevin G. Klevorn (P35531)
Klevorn & Klevorn
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Gazette
on:• June 8, 2016
215 South Lake Street
Boyne City, MI 49712
(231) 582-7911
Christine Brooks
2833 Boyne City Road
Boyne City, Michigan 49712
(231) 675-8373
STATE OF MICHIGAN
PROBATE COURT
COUNTY OF CHARLEVOIX
NOTICE OF HEARING
FILE NO. 16-12326-NC
In the matter of RUTH ANNE COSIER-SKOP
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:
TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will be held
on June 22, 2016 at 1:30pm at the
Charlevoix Probate Court, 301 State
Street, Charlevoix, MI 49720 before Judge Frederick R. Mulhauser
(P28895) for the following purpose:
To hear the Petition to change Name
filed by RUTH ANNE COSIER-SKOP
requesting the name of RUTH ANNE
COSIER-SKOP be changed to RUTH
ANNE SKOP.
THIS NOTICE IS PUBLISHED ON JUNE
08, 2016.
Ruth Anne Cosier-Skop
05541 BC-Char Road
Boyne City, MI 49712
(231) 881-0945
—top stories—
Lawmakers look to cut red tape
in school reporting requirements
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restaurant
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fering online at boyneappetit.com
or pick up a flyer with the specials
listed on the back.
These are available at participating
restaurants, at other local businesses
and at the Chamber of Commerce
office.
Reservations are suggested for Bella
Vita and Porter Creek Fish House
and for tapas at the Horton Bay General Store (Thursday-Sunday only).
Here are some samples of what is
being offered:
Two-for-one whitefish dinners at the
Boyne River Inn
Two-for-$35 T-bone steak dinners
at the Mountainside Grille in Boyne
Falls
Two featured entrees for $35 at Café
Sante, Bella Vita, Red Mesa and Everett’s at Boyne Mountain.
Those seeking casual fare can buy
two large pizzas with up to five
items on each for $25 at B.C. Pizza,
or two meals (cod/chicken/shrimp)
for $20 at Thick ‘n’ Juicy Diner or
two meals (brisket or smoked salmon) for $30 at the Whi-Ski Inn in
Boyne Falls or two steak dinners for
$30 at Friggy’s SOBO Pub.
Food retailers are being very creative with their offerings.
Big E’s Smoke Shack in Boyne Falls
is featuring two pounds of smoked
salmon for $25
Boyne Provisions is offering twodinners to go with wine for $25.
Fustini’s is packaging a cookbook
of your choice with a bottle of oil or
vinegar for $25.
Boyne City Bakery is offering an array of discounts.
Boyne Appétit! is a collaboration of
the Boyne Area Chamber of Commerce and Boyne City Main Street,
spearheaded by a committee comprised of local restaurateurs and
volunteers to promote the wonderful
food experiences in the Boyne Area,
encompassing Boyne City, Boyne
Falls, Advance, Horton Bay and
Walloon Lake.
Follow Boyne Appétit! on Facebook.
package of bills intended to reduce
redundancy in school reporting requirements awaits approval in the
Michigan House of Representatives.
Boyne City Public Schools Interim Superintendent Peter Moss recently praised the Michigan
Senate for working to decrease some of the
bureaucracy public schools face in their daily
mission to educate students.
“There’s no question that
we as superintendents and,
I get the feeling that other
officials have been saying similar things, that the
bureaucracy in paperwork
has been burying us,” said
Moss. “And, every time
you turn around, there is
peter moss
something new to be submitted.”
More aggravating that the seemingly endless
regulations, Moss said, are the numerous instances where reporting ends up being duplicative.
“A lot of documents we have to file are redundant and there are so many of them you can
start to lose track,” said Moss.
According to a press release from Michigan
37th District Sen. Wayne Schmidt (R-Traverse
City) Michigan school districts currently submit hundreds of reports to various governmental entities annually.
In order to help reduce the amount of paperwork that sometimes is obsolete by the time
it is submitted, the Michigan Senate has pro-
clerk
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supported me, Thank you.”
Barring a write-in campaign
against Browe, 65, she will be reelected in November for another
four-year term.
Browe has experience working as the chief-deputy clerk for
20 years prior to her service as
county clerk, among serving on
multiple boards.
“I enjoy my job and have projects
that I would like to finish,” said
Browe. “Before starting at the
county, I worked in the account-
posed a package of bills,
SBs 754-767.
“It is hard to believe that,
in 2016, with all of the
technology we have at our
disposal, a simple process
like completing and filing
reports has become such a
wayne schmidt burdensome chore,” said
Schmidt, sponsor of SB
763. “Our education professionals should be
focusing their time and talents on student instruction, not filling out needless reports. This
is good legislation that cuts out the unnecessary while ensuring the important information
still gets reported, so our educators can do their
jobs.”
According to Schmidt, education reporting
requirements are found throughout Michigan
law—not merely in the state education code.
Further, there is no published comprehensive
index in order to easily locate the mandated
reports.
“The senate bill is absolutely a wonderful attempt—of course, the proof is going to be in
the details,” said Moss. “Right now it looks
like it just focuses on financial information
but there are still a lot of other reports that
still need to be filed that are duplicative that
do not have anything to do with finances.”
He added, “This is a good first step and, hopefully, it will be an improvement and at least get
the conversation started down in Lansing that
we’re getting buried. I’m just happy our cries
for help are being heard.”
ing firms of Mason & Kammerman and also Edith Dale Company.”
Browe served on the housing
committee, transit oversight
committee,
reapportionment
committee and is involved with
the Northern Michigan Cancer
Crusaders as well as the Boyne
City Eagles.
“I have worked with the Republican Party for many years, starting
when I was in high school working on my mother’s campaign for
county treasurer. She was county
treasurer for many years,” Browe
said.
The duties of the county clerk are
to issue licenses, maintain statistics, provide registration for voters and conduct elections.
Browe added that the Charlevoix
Clerk’s Office handles the circuit
court filings among their responsibilities.
“I am experienced and care about
the citizens of Charlevoix County, the employees of the county
and try to do the best for everyone,” she said. “The clerk’s position is a very diversified position
and experience counts.”
The deadline to file as a writein candidate is July 21 but your
name will not appear on the ballot.
~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.
We accept Bridge Cards all year plus DUFB, WIC, Hoophouses for Health and Project Senior Fresh seasonally
Want more
Customers?
Just tell people what
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Your ad will run all summer for one low price!
Call Chris at 582-2799 to get in next week’s paper
Schedule
beards brewery
5 - 9pm | Thurs. - Sat. / Year Round
207 Howard St Suite A, Petoskey, MI 49770
Boyne city farmers Market
8 -12pm | Wed. & Sat. / Outdoor Markets
Veterans Park, Boyne City, MI 49712
For a full schedule & menu go to:
www.happystacoshop.com
Want more
Customers?
Just tell people what
you’ll be offering at the
Boyne City Farmers Market
Your ad will run all summer for one low price!
Call Chris at 582-2799 to get in next week’s paper
—Faith & Memorial—
PHOTO by chris faulknor
The tabernacle is located at 681 East St. in Boyne City.
Mich. Holiness Camp adds
childrens ministry to events
The Northern Michigan Holiness Camp Meeting Association will be
initiating a new ministry for children during its week of camp meeting services this year.
The Rev. Roger Spencer of the Rural Bible Mission will lead the new
children’s ministry, which is designed for children in kindergarten
through the sixth grade.
The Northern Michigan Holiness Association was founded in 1911
and comprises many churches from across Northern Michigan. The
association has hosted yearly camp meeting services for 104 years at
the 3 acre site at 630 North Park St. in Boyne City. Last year, work on
a new tabernacle was completed at 681 East St., near the old facility
which was completed in 1933.
The new children’s ministry will begin at 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 12
and continue each night through Sunday, June 19. Regular services
will take place at 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday in the old tabernacle on Park Street. Both Sunday services will begin at 6 p.m. These
services will be simultaneous with the camp meeting services in the
new tabernacle on East Street.
This year’s camp meeting evangelist will be the Rev. George Holley
from Ohio and the music worship leader will be Major Young, also
from Ohio. The Rev. Holley is well known and by many, having been
at the camp on previous occasions.
All our welcome to be a part of a growing movement of old fashion
camp meeting services across America.
For more information about the Northern Michigan Holiness Association, call (231) 237-9369.
Political correctness
discussed at lifetree cafe
W
here to draw the line between
political correctness and free
speech will be examined at
Lifetree Café on Sunday June
10 at 6:30 p.m. The program—titled “Political
Correctness: Where Do You Draw the Line?”—
includes a filmed interview with former Navy
Chaplain Gordon Klingenschmitt, who made
national headlines after disobeying a direct order to stop praying “in Jesus’ name” while in
uniform outside a sanctioned divine service.
During the episode, Lifetree participants will
be given the chance to share their own opinions
and experiences with political correctness.
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 231-582-7983 or Lifetree@fpboyne.org.
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.
—business & classified—
Downtown
Development
Coordinator
to oversee EJ
and Elk Rapids
Northern Lakes Economic
Alliance (NLEA) welcomes
Amanda Baker as the new
Downtown
Development
Coordinator.
Baker will be responsible for
working with local communities to facilitate downtown
development plans.
“I am very excited to get into
this role,” said Baker.
“Both East Jordan and Elk
Rapids seem poised to accomplish some great things
and I look forward to helping
them reach their goals.”
Baker’s primary focus will
be working with the East
Jordan and Elk Rapids
Downtown
Development
Authorities (DDA) helping
them build capacity and accomplishing specific work
plan goals identified by each
board of directors.
“We are very excited about
this exciting new service at
the NLEA,” said Community Development Director
Bethany Whitley.
“For years now we have been
hearing about the struggles
our communities are having with finding capable and
experienced part time staff.”
She added, “By collaborating with one another we are
confident we have found a
creative solution to address
their needs and we hope to
expand this program to other
communities in the near future.”
This is a new position created by the NLEA to answer
the need for DDAs to fill a
director’s role when they
may not be able to support a
full time staff person on their
own.
The goal of this pilot program is to help each DDA
create a stable foundation,
to implement high priority
projects, and to establish the
NLEA as the connecting organization for local governments to work together.
By contracting their part time
staff with the NLEA, they
will have the support and
resources of the full NLEA
staff as well as more longevity and technical skills.
Amanda brings more than
10 years member and guest
service experience to the
NLEA and most recently
served as the director of the
Indian River Chamber of
Commerce in Cheboygan
County.
She has been an avid supporter of community works
all her life volunteering with
organizations from Christmas in Indian River to the
National Cherry Festival.
For further information, contact Andy Hayes, President
of Northern Lakes Economic
Alliance, at 231-582-6482;
or e-mail info@northernlakes.net.
Job opportunities
Career Connection in Petoskey to
Focus on Health Care and Hospitality Jobs
J
ob seekers can learn about local job opportunities in health care and
hospitality at a special Northwest Michigan Works! Career Connection
event June 17 in Petoskey. The event will run from 10 a.m. to noon at
the Petoskey Northwest Michigan Works! Center, 2240 Mitchell Park Drive.
The Career Connection will feature a panel of local health care and hospitality employers including McClaren Hospitals, Boyne Resorts, and Bay Harbor
Resort. 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. There is no charge for the
event and there will be a drawing for prizes. More information is available by
calling 231-347-5150.
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Don’t keep family in the dark about your plans
You might work diligently at
building a financial roadmap
for your retirement years and
a comprehensive estate plan.
But you can’t just create these
strategies—you also have to
communicate them.
Specifically, you need to in-
form your spouse and your
grown children what you
have in mind for the future –
because the more they know,
the fewer the surprises that
await them down the road.
Let’s start with your spouse.
Ideally, of course, you and
your spouse should have already communicated about
your respective ideas for retirement and have come to an
agreement on the big issues,
such as when you both plan
to retire, where you’ll live
during retirement, and what
you want to do as retirees
(volunteer, travel, work part
time and so on).
But what you both might
have let slip through the
cracks are the important
specifics related to financing
your retirement. You’ll need
to answer several questions,
including these:
• When will you each start
taking Social Security?
• Are there strategies for maximizing both of your Social
Security payments?
• When will you need to start
tapping into your respective
retirement accounts, such
as your IRA and
401(k)?
• And, once
you do start
withdrawing
from these accounts, how
much should
you take out each
year?
You may want to work
with a financial professional
to address these issues, but
however you proceed, you
and your spouse need to be
“on the same page” regarding
the key financial components
of your retirement.
Now, consider your grown
children. You need to clearly
communicate your estate
plans to them, not only for the
sake of openness and honesty, but also because they may
well play active roles within
those plans. So when talking
to your children, make sure
you cover these areas:
New Boyne City Hall office hours
7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Starting this week, Boyne City Hall Office Hours are 7:30 a.m. to
4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. City officials hope the change
will allow more customers to visit or contact them before their
regular work hours. This time of year, most people contacting city
hall late in the day are looking for boat launch passes which can
be obtained at the marina evenings, weekends and holidays. Payments due on a specific day are due by 4:30 that day.
The Boyne City Gazette
is a proud member and
supporter of the following organizations.
Durable power of attorney – You may well decide
to give one of your grown
children the durable
power of attorney
to pay bills and
make financial
choices
on
your behalf if
you are unable
to do so.
Estate
executor – An executor
is the person or entity you
name in your will to carry
out your wishes. An executor
has a variety of responsibilities, so you’ll want to choose
someone who is honest and
capable of dealing with legal
and financial matters. Again,
you could ask a grown child
to serve as your executor, but,
to avoid potential conflict of
interests among your children, you might want to go
outside the family. Talk with
an attorney about how best to
name your executor.
Status of will and living
trust – Assuming you have
already drawn up a will,
share it with your grown children. The same is true with a
living trust, a popular estateplanning tool that may allow
your survivors to avoid going
through the time-consuming,
public and expensive process
of probate. A will and a living
trust will obviously contain
a great deal of information
your children should know
about – so take the time to
explain your thinking when
you created these documents.
You want to enjoy a comfortable retirement, and you want
to leave a meaningful legacy
through your estate plans. To
help accomplish both these
goals, you need to include
your loved ones in your arrangements – so open those
lines of communication.
Edward Jones, its employees and financial
advisors are not estate planners and cannot
provide tax or legal advice. You should consult
your estate-planning attorney or qualified
tax advisor regarding your situation. This
article was written by Edward Jones for use
by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
Health
& Wellness
Trouble hearing?
Why you need to do more than just turn up the volume
4
common
mold myths
debunked
(BPT) - Mold is a word that can
make anyone cringe.
But, when it comes to mold in
your home, misinformation is
an all too common problem.
Myths surrounding mold in
your home can be costly to both
your property and your health.
"Mold isn't something that most
people think about until it affects their health, their home
or their business," says Pete
Duncanson, director of system
development for ServiceMaster
Restore, one of the largest disaster restoration companies in
the United States.
"However, mold spores are
found in most homes across the
country, and without the right
treatment, mold can quickly
grow into a major problem."
To help you keep your home
and family safe, Duncanson offers four of the most commonly
reported mold myths, and solutions to debunk them:
Myth: Bleach or
other retail products can
kill mold on any surface.
Most retail products simply discolor mold and are not recommended for use on porous surfaces.
In fact, on surfaces like wood,
carpet, ceiling tile and drywall,
these typical cleaning products
don't always reach the root of
the mold, meaning the problem
will likely return.
Experts say removing the mold
from affected items is the only
way to ensure the mold will be
out of your home for good.
Myth: Mold that ap-
pears black is hazardous
to your health.
Mold that appears black is one
of the most infamous molds to
appear in homes.
All molds can cause allergic reactions, respiratory problems,
increased risks for infections
and plenty of other health issues, according to the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
It can be dangerous and can
threaten the health of your family.
Regardless of the color of the
mold, all mold problems should
be addressed.
Myth: Dead mold
can't cause health issues.
Mold goes dormant until the
conditions are favorable for regrowth.
But even dormant mold can be
harmful to your health. Mold
release spores before going dormant, allowing it to reproduce
and reappear, especially if the
underlying moisture and ventilation issues haven't been resolved.
If you feel like you might have
a potentially dangerous mold
situation, trained professionals
can help you identify the problem and ensure the proper treatment of the affected areas.
Myth: Mold is the
only problem associated
with water damage.
When water is present where
it should not be, it can quickly
cause a host of problems, including both structural and cosmetic damage.
It can promote bacterial and viral growth, increasing the health
risks in your home.
Additionally, mold can begin to
grow within 24 to 48 hours, depending on the nature of water
intrusion.
If you experience a water damage emergency in your home,
it's best to call a reputable disaster restoration professional who
is skilled in dealing with waterrelated damages.
They can help get your home
back in order as quickly as possible, as well as help you avoid
long-term problems in the future.
With the right information and
advice from the pros, you can
learn to tell myth from reality.
For more expert tips on mold
prevention and remediation,
visit servicemasterrestore.com.
(BPT) - Approximately 20 percent of Americans
live with hearing loss, according to the Hearing
Loss Association of America.
If you're among them, you may think all you need
to do in order to hear better is to turn up the volume. But, many factors make up hearing, including sound quality, clarity, the ability to identify
where sounds are coming from and how
your brain processes these sounds.
To get the best hearing experience, you need to address all
of them.
A recent survey conducted
online by Harris Poll of
more than 2,000 adults
found 67 percent struggle
to hear in noisy places like
a restaurant, and 73 percent
have trouble hearing sounds
coming from different directions. Eighty-five percent have
to listen harder to understand what's
being said around them, and more than
half actually have to strain to understand, follow
and participate in conversations.
Depending on the type of hearing loss, you may
have trouble hearing clearly in a crowded room,
identifying the direction a sound is coming from,
or hearing high-pitched sounds like a doorbell or
the voice of a grandchild.
The ability to hear low-volume sounds is only one
component of good hearing; quality, clarity and
directionality are also important. Your hearing aid
needs to address all of those factors, and not just
increase the volume of noises around you.
Attorney Chris Mammel of Florida found distinguishing sounds coming from different directions
to be one of the most significant challenges of his
hearing loss.
"Courtrooms are naturally noisy places," Mammel says. "If I was sitting in the audience, waiting
for my turn before a judge, I couldn't differentiate conversations or where sounds were coming
from. It made it difficult to determine what kind
of mood a judge was in before I had to stand in
front of her."
Like many people with hearing loss, Mammel
found the effort of listening to be tiring.
While your ears handle the mechanics of hearing,
it's your brain's job to interpret the sound messages the ears send it. People with hearing loss often
have to put more effort into listening and interpret-
ing what they hear.
If your hearing aid fails to address sound clarity
and quality, your brain will have to work harder to
interpret the information coming from the device.
That extra work can actually lead you to feel fatigued, and even forget what you heard.
In fact, 43 percent of respondents in the survey
said they have trouble remembering what
was said.
For Mammel, the solution was
a new advance in hearing aid
technology.
The Oticon Opn hearing
aid with BrainHearing
technology allows users
to hear well from all directions. BrainHearing technology makes listening
easier on the brain.
Super-fast processors within
the device filter out distracting
noises, allowing you to more easily
follow conversations, even in loud environments like a busy restaurant. You enjoy a more
balanced, natural sound experience.
In a comparison study against currently available premium hearing aids, Opn demonstrated a
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and a 20 percent reduction in listening effort, as
well as up to a 20 percent better recall of conversations.
Many people also want aids that can interact with
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Opn connects directly to mobile phones and other
external devices with the tap of your fingers, allowing you to stream audio signals directly to the
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each other for improved spatial and directional
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As you grow older, your likelihood of experiencing hearing loss increases, and nearly half of all
people older than 75 will have trouble hearing.
In fact, hearing loss is the third most-common
physical condition, after arthritis and heart disease,
and it can affect every aspect of your life, including your physical and mental health, relationships
and self-esteem.
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Unexplained
itching & fatigue?
(BPT) - Imagine having itchy
skin and fatigue with no explanation or diagnosis for your symptoms.
This is what happened to Minnesota native Nishele, 44, who
received a primary biliary cholangtis (PBC) diagnosis after
years without any answers. Her
journey, unfortunately, is like
many others who have PBC.
"By the time I was diagnosed, I
had actually had elevated liver
enzymes for about four years that
they just ignored," Nishele says.
Her frustration grew steadily until she was sent to a gastrointestinal (GI) doctor who ran liver tests
and made the PBC diagnosis.
PBC, a rare autoimmune disease
that affects the bile ducts in the
liver, can sometimes take years to
present symptoms. In fact, many
symptoms are common to other
diseases, so misdiagnosis - or no
diagnosis, as in Nishele's case - is
common.
It is important to be evaluated by
a doctor with experience in liver
diseases to make an accurate diagnosis of PBC in a timely fashion.
Patient empowerment is key to
maintaining health. It's important
to ask your health care professional questions and advocate
for important evaluations, such
as routine liver function tests,
whether you're experiencing
symptoms or not.
Advocacy is particularly important for females.
Women are nine times more
likely than men to develop PBC,
meaning that women make up
about 90 percent of PBC cases.
The disease most often develops
during middle age and is usually
diagnosed in people between the
ages of 35 and 60 years.
There appears to be a genetic
predisposition to developing
PBC, because it's more common
among siblings and in families
where PBC or other autoimmune
disease has affected one or more
members.
Genetics may have played a role
in Nishele's PBC. About a year
after she was diagnosed, her
mother received the same diagnosis. She now assists her mom
by sharing important information and encouraging her to work
closely with her health care professionals to manage the condition.
If you think you or someone you
love may have PBC, it's important to talk with your health care
professional about testing and
treatment. The most common
initial symptoms are fatigue and
itching of the skin (pruritis).
Other symptoms may include
abdominal pain, darkening of
the skin, dry mouth and eyes,
and bone, muscle and joint pain.
Learn more about the liver and
PBC by visiting healthywomen.
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(BPT) - Between the morning and afternoon
slumps, you long for the energy of your
youth.
Does this sound familiar? Then you'll be
glad to know about five superfoods that can
help energize.
As a registered dietician, nutrition expert at
On Target Living, and author of the newly
released cookbook "Target To Table: Delicious & Healthy Meals One Superfood at
a Time," Kristen Johnson understands that
food plays a big role in health and wellness.
Here are the five energizing superfoods:
1. Ancient grains - "Ancient grains have remained virtually untouched and unchanged
for thousands of years compared to modern
wheat or corn that's been bred for higher
yield and drought resistance," says Johnson.
Ancient grains are extremely high in protein, fiber and minerals. Johnson notes these
grains can be helpful in managing inflammation and are a great source of energizing B
vitamins for the brain and body.
Ancient grains include spelt, quinoa, chia,
amaranth, buckwheat, wheat berries, kamut,
freekah, bulgur, barley, sorghum, teff, millet,
oats, wild rice and farro.
These grains can be used to make hot dishes
similar to oatmeal, or can be cooked and
used in salads and entrees.
2. Omega-3 fats - "Mitochondria are the
powerhouses of the human cell, meaning
they supply the body with energy.
The better you feed the mitochondria, the
healthier and better performing the cell will
be," explains Johnson.
"Cell membranes must be permeable to allow the cell to be fed and allow 'fuel' for
the mitochondria. The omega-3 fats EPA &
DHA found in fish and algae are a great way
to make the cell soft and permeable. This
will help to fuel the body and improve energy and stamina."
Our bodies cannot make omega-3 fats naturally, and therefore they must come
from food or supplements,
notes Johnson. "Because
fresh, cold-water, wildcaught fish is not always available, I
often recommend a
high-quality supplement like Nordic
Naturals
orangeflavored Arctic Cod
Liver Oil," says
Johnson.
Cod liver oil has naturally occurring vitamin
D that is needed to absorb
calcium, an important factor for
bone health. Nordic Naturals Arctic
Cod Liver Oil is a great source of the omega3s EPA and DHA that help contributes to a
healthy heart and brain, hormonal balance,
and a healthy immune response. Simply take
1 tablespoon daily or add to your smoothies
or salad dressings.
3. Spirulina and chlorella - "Spirulina and
chlorella are fresh-water algae that are super
high in chlorophyll, which is extremely energizing for the body," says Johnson. "Because
spirulina and chlorella are cell-builders, they
also help to build the immune system and
can help prevent you from getting sick."
Spirulina and chlorella are also very cleansing and detoxifying, which helps improve
digestion. Because both are high in protein,
they are also great for vegans. Swallow (don't
chew) the tablets with water 15-20 minutes
prior to eating. Aim for 10-20 tablets a day.
4. Cacao - Cacao is the raw, unprocessed
form of chocolate. It is high in magnesium,
manganese, zinc, and iron.
Johnson notes that cacao has many potential health benefits, including supporting
brain and heart health, mood, healthy body
weight, and energy. Cacao can also
enhance relaxation and promote a better night's sleep.
Because it is high in
magnesium, it has also
been shown to help
build muscle and aid
in muscle recovery.
Cacao also contains
more antioxidants
than red wine, green
tea and blueberries.
Cacao nibs are easy
to consume and can
be mixed in oatmeal,
smoothies or trail mix. You
can also blend cacao nibs or cacao powder with coconut or almond
milk and a little bit of honey in a blender for
a healthy version of chocolate milk or hot
chocolate.
5. Coconut - "Coconuts contain a healthy
saturated fat high in lauric, capric, and caprylic acids, which have antiviral and antifungal properties and help contribute to
healthy digestion," says Johnson. "Coconuts also contain medium-chain fatty acids
(MCTs) that can enhance energy and metabolism."
Coconut water, coconut milk and shredded
coconut are all great options to add to your
diet. Using virgin coconut oil is also a great
way to sneak in more coconut when cooking, baking, or snacking. Simply use it in
place of oil in cooking and butter in baking.
It's great for spreading on bread and for making popcorn, too.
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Summer Library Events
The Boyne District Library is gearing up
for Summer Reading! The library’s website
(www.boynelibrary.org) is full of information about our summer activities. The Outdoor Adventure Club for kids in grades 2-5
will meet on Wednesdays in July (registration required). The library will host special
performances for kids of all ages on Thursdays, beginning June 30th with storytelling
for kids and an improv workshop for tweens
and teens presented by Story Be Told. We
will wrap up with a circus workshop for
children ages 4 and up on August 4th with
Cirque AmongUs (registration required for
this program). Our Summer Reading Challenge this year is for kids of all ages to read
(or be read to) for 20 minutes a day, 5 days a
week. Every child who participates will earn
a prize. The Challenge begins June 27th and
ends Aug. 10.
June 8 - 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 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 8
Boyne Senior Dinner
Boyne Area Senior Center, 411 Division St. In
Boyne City
Phone (231) 582-6682
Wednesday, June 8Th, 2016
Serving From 5-6 P.M.
Baked Fish
Homemade Soup & Salad
Suggested Dinner Donation For Those 60 &
Over $3.00 Under 60 $6.00
50/50 Raffle
Music Provided By Oj Atkins 5–7 P.M.
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
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
Stroll the Streets
Stroll through history
In tandem with the first Stroll The Streets
of the season, on June 10, Boyne City will
celebrate its second annual Stroll through
History Weekend.
The Boyne City Main Street event will introduce the second phase of the historical, selfguided walking tour, which includes homes,
churches and parks.
Weekend highlights include a horse-drawn
tour of historic homes and churches on Friday night, narrated by Patrick McCleary from
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
At 7 p.m. “President Roosevelt” will deliver
his famous speech on the second-floor balcony of the Odd Fellows Hall, 214 Water
Street and the Dodworth Duo will be performing by the Chamber from 6-9 p.m.
Accompanied by guitar, banjo, harmonica
and fife, the Duo performs classic American
songs of the 19th century including Clementine, Erie Canal, and Red River.
Saturday’s line-up includes the farmers market from 8 a.m. – noon, old fashioned kids’
games, a petting zoo and pony rides, a hot
dog roast, a potluck picnic, a baseball game
with local firefighters and policemen, and
antique fire trucks and cars on display, in
Veterans Park from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
At 4 p.m. at the library, Patrick McCleary
will share a slideshow and speak about the
buildings and parks on phase 2 of the historical walking tour.
The weekend will culminate with a performance by The River Raisin Ragtime Revue at
Sommerset Pointe Yacht Club at 7:30 p.m.
This professional theater orchestra is dedicated to the preservation of significant
American music –the nation’s original popular musical style – ragtime.
Tickets are limited and must be purchased in
advance for $15.
They are available for purchase at the Boyne
Chamber, Sommerset Pointe Yacht Club,
Country Now and Then or Local Flavor Bookstore, or visit www.boynehistory.com or
contact 582.9009 or mainstreet@boynecity.
com.
The full line-up
• Friday
6 - 9 p.m. Stroll The Streets – music throughout town and Dodsworth Duo Performing by
the Chamber building
6 - 9 p.m. Horse Drawn Carriage Historical
Tours of Historical Residences, Parks and
Churches – narration by Patrick McCleary
begins at 7 p.m.
7 p. m. President Roosevelt’s Famous Speech
on the balcony of 214 Water Street
• Saturday
8 a.m. - Noon Farmers Market – Veterans
Park
8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Antique Fire Trucks and Cars
including Boyne City’s LaFrance Fire Truck on
Display
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Petting Zoo with ponies,
baby chicks and goats Veterans Park
12:30 – 2 p.m. – Old Fashioned Baseball
Game, Kids’ Games, Potluck and Hot Dog
Roast Veterans Park
4 - 5 p.m. Slideshow/Lecture on Residential,
Parks and Churches Historical Tour – Boyne
District Library
7:30 - 9 p.m. – River Raisin Ragtime Revue –
appetizers and a cash bar. Sommerset Pointe
Yacht Club.
Tent opens at 7 p.m. Tickets are limited and
must be purchased in advance for $15. Tickets are available for purchase at the Boyne
Chamber, Sommerset Pointe Yacht Club,
Country Now and Then or Local Flavor Bookstore, or visit www.boynehistory.com or
contact 582.9009 or mainstreet@boynecity.
com.
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
Celebration of Life
Annual Celebration of Life Memorial Service
& Butterfly Release
June 12, 2016 at @ 4pm
Facilitated by Rev. David Behling at Depot
Beach in Charlevoix. Please call to register or
for more information (231) 547-7659.
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
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.
June 15
Women Can/Women Do
The 10th annual Women Can/Women DoCharlevoix County fundraising luncheon will
be held at Castle Farms from 11 a.m. to 1:30
p.m. Wednesday June 15.
The luncheon is instrumental in raising essential dollars for Women’s Resource Center
of Northern Michigan (WRCNM) programs
and services such as a 24-hour crisis line,
the Safe Home utilized by domestic abuse
survivors and their children, sexual assault
services, counseling, educational and employment services, childcare, preschool and
playgroups.
For more information or to reserve a seat at
the event, contact the WRCNM main office at
(231) 347-0067.
June 20
Meet Rep. Triston Cole
State Representative Triston Cole invites
residents of the 105th House District to meet
with him locally during district office hours
this spring to discuss important state and
local issues of interest. He will be available
to meet with Northern Michigan residents
on Monday, June 20, at Royal Farms, 10445
US-31 in Ellsworth, from 11 a.m. to Noon
Those unable to attend district office hours
can contact the representative by e-mail
at TristonCole@house.mi.gov or by calling
1-(855)-DIST-105.
June 22
Cvx County Dems Dinner Mtg
The Charlevoix County Democratic Party will
hold a General Membership Kick Off To The
Campaign dinner meeting on Wednesday
June 22. To RSVP or for more info, e-mail
democrats.charlevoix@gmail.com or call
(231) 753-8411.
June 22 - Aug. 31
Social Skills Group
The McLaren Northern Michigan Outpatient
Therapies Department is offering a Social
Skills Group program on Wednesdays, June
22-August 31, from 5:30 – 7 p.m.
The 11-week program is for children 9-15
years old who struggle with communication, self-esteem, coordination, balance,
and expression of emotions. This fun-filled
program will include games and activities
to help build a child’s social skills in a safe
environment.
The Social Skills program is held at the John
and Marnie Demmer Wellness Pavilion and
Dialysis Center at 820 Arlington Avenue
in Petoskey. Cost is $100. Scholarships are
available thanks to generous donors through
the McLaren Northern Michigan Foundation.
For more information or to register call (231)
487-7486. Registration deadline is Wednesday, June 15.
For information on services available at
McLaren Northern Michigan, please call
(800) 248-6777 or online at northernhealth.
org.
Reserve Seats now for June 23
Fashion Show fundraiser
Charlevoix Area Community Pool officials are
planning a NOMI-style fashion show featuring the latest Northern Michigan styles.
In the past, the pool fundraising event has
been held toward the end of summer with
themes ranging from a barn dance, to an
imaginary pool party, and an aquatic evening with Amanda Beard. “This year, we
are looking to make a big splash with something new in June,” said Naomi Singer, pool
board president. “We are thrilled to partner
with local retailers to show off their latest day and evening fashions, and we have
asked them to jazz it up through over the
top haute couture styling that you might see
on the runway of Milan, Paris or New York!”
NOMI Style will include a runway, shopping,
seated lunch, silent auction and many fantastic raffle items. The event is scheduled for
11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 23 at the Bay
Harbor Yacht Club’s Lange Center.
More info at charlevoixpool.org or make your
reservation by calling (231) 547-0982.
• Wednesday June 22 from 10:00 a.m to
12:00 p.m. Wednesday Walkabout: Join
Anne Kantola from Hayes Township and Ty
Radcliff from the Little Traverse Conservancy
to discuss the “Acquisition History of Park
Camp Sea-Gull. Learn how it became possible for all of us to enjoy this beautiful park
and its wonderful possibilities.
Hayes Twnp Camp Sea-Gull
Summer Activities
• Sunday Family Funday
Sundays from 6-8:30 p.m. (began June
5) and continuing through the month of
August. People of all ages are invited for a
night of community gathering and fun. They
can participate in child friendly large group
games like kickball or Ultimate Frisbee in the
game field or bring a chair, a picnic dinner,
invite friends and family for fun and fellowship at Charlevoix’s best community gathering spot.
Special Classes
• Saturday June 11 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30
a.m. Beginner Yoga at Park Camp Sea-Gull:
Join Instructor Marrietta Bell for a refreshing
yoga class.
Check the Hayes Township web site www.
hayestownshipmi.gov for dates of more
classes and contact instructor for more details at 231-675-6890 or email simplylightyoga@live.com
• Adam’s Camp Coffee and Conservation
Mondays from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. began June 6 and continuing through the
month of August. Visitors meet Adam at
the camp host’s cabin to get a cup of coffee and take it to the shore of Lake Charlevoix to relax and discuss park projects,
ideas and suggestions. Coffee is provided.
• Playful Playdate at the Park
Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
beginning June 8 and continuing through
the month of August. Parents and children
meet at the camp host’s cabin and Christine will lead a morning of fun for children
of all ages and their caregivers. Adults can
connect while the children enjoy the Park’s
natural playground.
Special Events
• Wednesday Walkabout- Featured experts
reveal Park Camp Sea-Gull’s many hidden
gems-Times and Locations vary with each
topic
Wednesday July 6 from 10 a.m to 12:00 p.m
Wednesday Walkabout: Join Derek Shiels
from the Little Traverse Conservancy for a
wonderful walk to discover the “Wildflowers
of Wet Shores and Wetlands of Park Camp
Sea-Gull”. Bring sturdy shoes or boots. Meet
at the waterfront.
Wednesday July 13 from 5:45 to 8 p.m.
Wednesday Walkabout with kayak guide
Wayne Blomberg from Ryde Marine. Bring a
kayak or try out a new one. Bring life jacket,
appropriate clothing, and your dinner in a
waterproof bag. Meet at the waterfront. Alternate date July 20th. Contact Wayne Blomberg for questions 347-8273.
• Saturday July 23 from 9:00 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Beginner Yoga at Park Camp Sea-Gull: Join
Instructor Marrietta Bell for a refreshing
yoga class. Check the Hayes Township web
site www.hayestownshipmi.gov for dates of
more classes and contact instructor for more
details at 231-675-6890 or email simplylightyoga@live.com
• Tuesdays beginning June 14 from 7:00 p.m.
to 8:00 p.m. Hatha Yoga at Park Camp SeaGull: Join instructor Cheryl Jacobs for Hatha
Easy Flowing Yoga. All experience levels
welcome. Check the Hayes Township web
site www.hayestownshipmi.gov for dates of
more classes and contact instructor for more
details at 231-675-1702.
• Thursdays beginning June 16 from 8:30
a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Beginner Yoga at Park
Camp Sea-Gull: Join Instructor Marrietta Bell
for a refreshing yoga class. Also Thursday
June 30 and July 14.Check the Hayes Township web site www.hayestownshipmi.gov
for additional dates of more classes and contact instructor for more details at 231-6756890 or e-mail simplylightyoga@live.com
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A juror looks over exhibits at the Charlevoix Photography
Club’s fine art photography exhibition.
Fine Art Photo Exhibit
open through June 26
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Grant funding donations support manf. jobs, education
C
hecks representing the
successful completion
of a very unique project
including partnerships
between multiple organizations
including the Michigan Economic Development Corporation
(MEDC), the County of Charlevoix, Precision Edge Surgical
Products Co. and North Central
Michigan College were recently
presented.
The MEDC awarded a $300,786
Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) to Precision Edge
through the County of Charlevoix in support of a project that
involved hiring and training more
than 14 new employees and Precision Edge’s capital investment
of over $2 million in equipment
at their Boyne City operation.
Joel Evans, Charlevoix County
Commission Chairman stated,
“Charlevoix County is proud to
support this important workforce
training project.”
Precision Edge President, John
Truckey noted “Precision Edge
is proud of the investment and
commitment we have made to the
community, our employees and
career technical education in the
area. We are committed to this
location and anticipate additional
growth in the future.”
From the beginning, Precision
Edge pledged to donate to NCMC
all grant funds received.
The gift is to support the purchase
of the Mobile Digital Fabrication Lab which provided training
for Precision Edge employees as
well as students and employees
throughout the region during the
past three years.
North Central President, Cameron Brunet-Koch gratefully accepted the donation on behalf of
the College and stated, “We are
proud of our ability to be responsive to community and industry
needs while providing the necessary training for the region’s
workforce.”
Northern Lakes Economic Alliance President, Andy Hayes
thanked all the partners and stated
his appreciation their collaboration, “I am pleased Northern
Michigan was able to take a leadership role in providing manufacturing skills training through this
unique Mobile Fabrication Lab
project with such great partners.”
MEDC Business Development
Manager, Lydia Murray shared
MEDC’s enthusiasm for supporting this project which has been
a great model for the state in
creatively addressing the workforce shortage issue by providing
unique job training opportunities.
The Mobile “Fab Lab” will continue to provide on-site training at
manufacturing facilities and high
schools throughout the region as
well as classes and programs for
students at North Central Michigan College.
The Fab Lab can also been seen
at a variety of events including;
parades, parent-teacher conferences, and various community
activities.
It is a great marketing tool showcasing modern high-tech manufacturing in high-paying careers
to students, parents and community members.
PICTURED: From left: Sara Christensen, NLEA/CDBG Grant Administrator; Lydia Murray, MEDC
Business Development Manager; Joel Evans, Charlevoix County
Commission Chairman; Cherie
Browe, Charlevoix County Clerk;
Todd Fewins, Precision Edge
Boyne City Operations Manager;
John Truckey, Precision Edge
President; Cameron BrunetKoch, NCMC President; Pete Olson, NCMC VP of Academic Affairs and Student Success; Andy
Hayes, NLEA President.
Get ready for summer stargazing
Hello once
again, skygazers!
We have had
some lovely
clear
skies
punctuated by
several days
of clouds and
rain, but I’m
glad to enjoy
the evenings
that are clear.
bryan shumaker
The
moon
NASA/JPL Solar
was
New
on
System Ambassador
June 4, so this
Look Up!
is the time to
What’s in the try and get
night sky?
outside and
do some observing. Giovanni Cassini, a famous Italian astronomer, was born
on June 8, 1625.
The Saturn probe Cassini-Huygens
is named after him, and one of
Saturn’s rings is called the Cassini
division after he first noticed and
described it.
If you look in the west within 45
minutes of sunset, you should see
Jupiter as a very bright “star.”
Mars and Saturn are gradually rising earlier every evening, but for
best seeing you will have to wait
until early AM when they are higher in the sky.
They all offer spectacular views
through a telescope.
Check out the northeast sky around
10 pm. Vega, one of the brightest
stars in the sky, will appear about
30m degrees above the horizon.
It is part of the constellation of Lyra,
the lyre. It’s also part of the Summer Triangle, an equilateral triangle
composed of Vega, Deneb (in Cygnus the Swan), and Altair (in Aquila
the Eagle). At this time, both Vega
and Deneb are visible, but Altair is
still below the horizon and won’t be
see well until about 2 AM.
Lyra is famous for M 57, the Ring
Nebula, about 1500 light years distant. This is the remnant of a star,
much like our own sun, that is in
the process of dying. As it used
up its hydrogen fuel, it gradually
swelled enormously and became
quite red. This “red giant” phase is
part of the normal life cycle of stars
similar to our sun.
Near the end of its life, great swaths
of stellar material “puffed off” and
formed beautiful designs, called
planetary nebulae (called this by
earlier astronomers who thought
they looked very planet-like).
The Ring Nebula looks like a cosmic smoke ring through a small
telescope, and photos show a tiny
central star (now a white dwarf—
the core of the original star) surrounded by a huge ring of donut-shaped gas glowing yellow,
bluish-green and red.
They are fluorescing due to the
strong ultraviolet radiation of the
exposed nuclear core that excites
the gas, much like a neon sign
glows.
Recent observations have shown
that the ring is far more complex
than suspected. Studying this object
gives astronomers great insight as
to stellar life and evolution. It also
gives us a hint of what will happen
to our own sun in several billion
years.
Although we have discussed Hercules in the past, about 50 degrees
above the horizon and almost
straight above Vega is M 13, the
Great Globular cluster. Visible even
with good binoculars, it’s absolutely breathtaking in a telescope—almost a million stars packed tightly
into a 150 light year sphere and appears as a softly glowing ball about
25,000 light years away and above
the galactic plane.
As always, use your favorite planetarium program, app or planisphere
to precisely locate these visual treats.
-----------------------------------------The June NOMAC meeting meets
June 9 at 8:30pm. One of our members is presenting and demonstrating
a great new tool used for aligning a
telescope on the true north polar area.
We hope to be able to do some observing with the excellent equipment for all
to use at Raven Hill Discovery Center
after the talk. See you there, and keep
looking up!
he Charlevoix Photography Club’s 8th Annual Fine
Art Photography Exhibition at the Charlevoix Circle
of Arts opened on May 26 and will run through June
26.
Awards were presented for Best Portrait, Best Landscape and
Best Wildlife/Still Life and represents photographers working
in a very high caliber from throughout the region.
The juror for this year’s exhibition was Jeff Rabidoux of Glen
Arbor.
For Portrait, First Place went to Linda Gall for “Anticipation”
and Second and Third Place went to Brice Voran for “Gavin
and His Mom” and “The Librarian” respectively. For Wildlife,
First and Second Place went to Gary Gee for “Fox Family”
and “Eagle Fish Capture” and Third Place to Mike Schlitt for
“Velvet Antlers.”
For Landscape/Still Life, First Place went to Wally Barkley
for “Tranquility,” Second Place to Rod Maxwell for “Standing
Tall” and Third Place to Todd Petersen for “Vespa Cathedral.”
Honorable mentions were awarded to Marie Friske for “Love,”
Brice Voran for “Forest Scene,” Wally Barkley for “Tenor,”
George McKim for “Eagle Tugging Deer,” Jay Peterson for
“Leiff and Luther – Reykjavik,” and Mike Schlitt for “Maroon
Bells.”
Members of the Charlevoix Photography Club will be giving
a Monday Morning Coffee, which is a gallery talk on their art
and the experiences they had in the execution of their images
on Monday June 13 beginning at 10 a.m.
More info at (231) 547-3554 or www.charlevoixcircle.org.
The Circle is located at 109 Clinton St., Charlevoix.
Admission if free and open to the public.
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—Community—
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things he did.
“I referred to him as Dad, and
he referred to me as John-Boy,”
said Mayor and fellow Lion Ron
Grunch. “He was very special to
me as far as a person-veteran-dad.
My wife and I took several trips
with Ed and Irene. They were like
family to us.”
Hennessey was born on Aug. 31,
1920, in Hamilton, Ontario.
He married Irene Reichlin, and
they remained married until her
death in 2011.
“Anyone who knew Ed knew the
true love he shared with Irene, and
how much, after her passing, he
longed to be with her again,” said
Fr. Francis Partridge, Sacramental
Minister to the Boyne Valley Catholic Community.
“We feel sorrow in his passing, but
should take joy in the fact that he is
reunited with his true love.”
Hennessey served in World War II,
both with the United States Navy
and the Merchant Marines.
“He was a member of the Legion
for several years, and transferred
in from another post,” said Brian
Morrison.
“I got acquainted with Ed way
back when. Wilma and I became
close friends with him. I got him to
come to the Legion meetings with
me,” said Legion Member Woody
Austin
In addition, Hennessey spent a
great deal of time working with the
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said Karen Guzniczak, chair of
the Boyne City Main Street promotions committee. “With over
30 businesses sponsoring the
summer series, we are able to
provide wonderful entertainment
throughout our downtown all
summer long.”
In addition to musical entertainment, including Awesome Distraction, Daivd Lawston, Kowalske Family Band, Realeyez,
Sky N Signal, and The Dodworth
sixth precinct of the Detroit Police
Department.
“Ed was a Detroit Police Officer,
and he did the polygraph for the
Detroit Police Department,” said
County Commissioner and Former
Charlevoix County Sheriff George
T. Lasater. “Ed was the epitome of
a townsman, he and I both enjoyed
discussing and talking about the
Civil War. He liked history.”
As it turns out, Hennessey’s love
of history was more than a passing
hobby.
“The house that he bought was one
of the oldest homes in Charlevoix
County,” added Lasater. “It was
built by a Civil War veteran, and
he was very proud of his beautiful
home.”
And, yet, a mutual love of history
isn’t the only thing they shared.
“Ed was very personable. I never
heard anyone say anything negative about Ed Hennessey,” said Lasater. “I was honored to be considered one of his friends.”
Throughout his career, Hennessey
also ran his own private investigation firm and worked security for
several companies, including J.L.
Hudson and the Ford Motor Company, even travelling to Europe
with Henry Ford II.
Hennessey retired to Boyne City in
1981.
Once retired to Boyne City, Hennessey immediately became active
in the local community.
“Ed and I worked together on a
number of programs. We worked
on Camp Quality for a number of
years,” said Gordon Lambie. “He
was also very active in the Boyne
Area Community Christmas program. He was on that committee,
and did a lot of the early purchasing for those baskets.”
Additionally, Hennessey was an
active member of the Boyne Valley
Lions Club.
“He was president on at least two
or three occasions, and sponsored
my wife in becoming a member,”
added Lambie. “One of my favorite
memories was when, to celebrate
his 80th birthday, he rode the zipline
at Camp Daggett. Another time, we
decided to go for a ride and ended
up on the shore of Lake Superior
eating hot dogs.”
His work with the Community
Christmas program continued until
his death.
“He worked for us for about 35
years, and was such a lovable
person,” said Ruth Witenski. “If I
could have had a second dad, Ed
would have been it. He was one in a
million. He was an angel on Earth.”
Hennessey was also a very devout
Catholic, as well as being active
as a fourth degree knight in the
Knights of Columbus.
“He is what we call an Advocate,”
said John Czarniecki. “He would
tell us at meetings about what was
going on, or even just a funny story,
and he kept the guys in stitches and
always had them laughing.”
He added, “He was also a great storyteller, and had the best memory
of anyone I knew.”
Hennessey will be interred at Holy
Sepulcher Catholic Cemetery
in Southfield, but will remain in
the hearts of all who knew him
throughout Northern Michigan
AUTHOR’S NOTE:
I first met Ed Hennessey when I
was 4 years old and came to the Lions meetings with my grandfather.
Ed would place a quarter in front of
me to put in the “tail twister” bank
and let me put it in. He often referred to me as the “paper boy” later
in life, and joked about whether we
“got the scoop” that week. I’ll always remember him for his sense
of humor and devout involvement
in whatever cause he took on. Most
of all, though, I’ll remember that he
never quit up until his death.
I saw him at Lions meetings up until mere weeks before he died. And,
personally, I can only hope to have
his drive and fortitude when I hit my
90s. I will sincerely miss him.
Duo, the evening will showcase
the second phase of the historical walking tour which highlights
residences, parks and churches.
Horse drawn carriage tours of our
historic residential district, narrated by Patrick McCleary, will take
place from 7–9 p.m. and the reenactment of Teddy Roosevelt’s
famous speech on the balcony of
the Odd Fellows Hall is at 7 p.m.
For more information on Stroll
the Streets or other events, contact the Main Street office at (231)
582-9009 or boynecitymainstreet.
com or the chamber office at 5826222 or boyneareachamber.com.
In Loving Memory
of our Friend
AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS
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50/50 DRAWING
DOOR PRIZES
ALL VEHICLES
WELCOME
$10 donation/hand
1st ANNUAL
Edward H. Hennessey
Aug. 31, 1920 - May 29, 2016
Boyne District Library
Ruth Witenski
WWII Vet Woody Austin
Wilma Socia
Gordon & Joyce Lambie
Michael and Kim Brown
Eyes on Main - Dr. Nate Slezak
Ron and Elaine Grunch
Ron’s Handyman Service
George Thomas Lasater
Gerald Evans
Christopher Faulknor
Smokin’ Joe’s BBQ - Joe Krumholz
Boyne Valley Chiropractic Center Ricky and Yolanda Pethers
Mary Shaffer
Oral and Eleanor Sutliff
BOYNE CITY MOTEL
ROOM DISCOUNTS
POKER
RUN
Saturday, June 11, 2016
Register 11AM-2PM at Friggy’s Pub in Boyne City
FIRST BIKE OUT AT 11:00AM • LAST BIKE IN AT 6:00PM
LAST STOP: Friggy’s Pub, Boyne CIty
PURSE PRIZES ACCORDING TO PARTICIPATION
For more information, call Roger 231.330.1649

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