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No. 362 - Vol. 7 - Issue 50
Seek the Truth, Serve the Citizens
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Wednesday aug. 3, 2016
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City upholds demolition
order amid questions over
ordinance & enforcement
VIKINGS!
The Draken Harald Hårfagre,
the world’s largest modern
Viking ship, sailed from Norway to America and visited
Beaver Island on July 26.
More info at www.drakenexpeditionamerica.com
Photo by Frank Solle
Courtesy of Beaver Island
Chamber of Commerce
g Benjamin
J. Gohs, Editor
[email protected]
B
oyne City commissioners, on
Tuesday July 26, determined
the dilapidated Chapp house
must be demolished per the findings
from the Dangerous Building and
Structure Hearing of April 28.
Following several hours of expert
testimony, and presentations by both
sides in the case, commissioners voted unanimously—without deliberation—to uphold hearing officer Don
Gilmet's decision that the house must
come down.
“I am very confident that all the procedures and policies are in place to
allow you to move forward with this
ordinance,” Boyne City Manager
Michael Cain told the Boyne City
Commission.
J
oin the Charlevoix Area Humane Society for live music, food, wine, activities
for your dog and much more at the
third annual Woofstock Festival hosted
Aug. 6 at Mackinaw Trail Winery.
See all the details on page 9
The History
The issue over the house, located at
204 East St. in Boyne City, began on
March 16, when neighboring property owner Todd Wright filed a complaint of “dangerous structure” with
the city.
Wright said he is concerned that such
a dilapidated structure is near his of-
fice and his daughter's house.
“I would buy it in a heartbeat just to
clean it up because it's probably the
biggest eyesore in the area ... if you
don't count the commercial buildings,” he said.
Wright said a hole in the roof has
been there much longer than a year,
despite claims by the Chapps.
“It's time for the city to put their foot
down and say ‘that's enough of this’
and then go after some of the other
derelict properties around town,” he
said, “because this is really like a
cancer.”
On April 28, after numerous requests
to inspect the property, the city obtained a search warrant and an inspection of the house was performed.
Later in the day, on April 28, a Dangerous Building Hearing was held.
Representatives from the city presented their case as did representatives speaking on behalf of the property owners, the Chapp family.
According to Gilmet, there was
overwhelming evidence the structure was dangerous and should be
demolished.
He then set a deadline of May 20,
the date which the property must be
see house on page 4
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Potterheads
Anya Barsy (above) shows off her wizard costume at
the Harry Potter Pre-Release Event held on July 31 at
the Boyne District Library. Will Christensen (upper
right) enjoys coloring a picture. Shannon Barsy and
Elise Rich (right) make their own wands.
Boyne City manager’s report
The most recent Boyne City
Manager's report included updates on numerous projects dealing with the airport, sidewalks,
streetlights, city hall, the nonmotorized trail and a fishing pier.
Boyne City Manager Michael
Cain gave his bimonthly report to
the Boyne City Commission on
Tuesday July 26.
Summer events
Cain said both the July 4 festival
and Boyne Thunder went very
well and were bigger and better
than ever.
“Kudos to all those who were
involved in making those events
in Boyne City so successful,” he
said.
New staff
Three people have been hired to
fill vacancies in Boyne City municipal government.
Kelsey Sofia was hired as a new
Boyne City Police Officer.
Travis Lapeer has been hired as
the new DPW light equipment
operator.
Jane Halstead has been hired as
the city's new general office clerk.
Airport work
MDOT is splitting the cost of an
improvement project at the Boyne
City Municipal Airport.
“If you've been out to the airport
lately you'll notice that the new
pavement markings at the airport
were completed last week and
shows up very well,” said Cain.
Safe Routes To School
The project to construct and/or
improve 1.1 miles of sidewalks to
make student travel safer is underway and on schedule.
see report on page 5
“Rock & Roll Realtor”
Mark D. Kowalske
(231) 675-3721 • markkowalske.com
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PHOTOs by chris faulknor
Page 2 • Boyne City Gazette • Aug. 3, 2016
—opinions—
Having the courage to tell the truth
I’ve come to
understand
over the past
seven years
that a large
part of what
Ben and I do
consists of a
CHRIS FAULKNOR
role I like to
‘MY TWO CENTS’
call the “rumor police.”
For example, when a house bill
was passed that many people
believed banned certain types
of sexual activity, it normally
wouldn’t have been much of a
story, but the fact that misconceptions were flying about made it
something we needed to address.
This past week, you undoubtedly
saw a story about the Boyne City
Public Schools Board of Education.
The story began when a board
member approached The Boyne
City Gazette with concerns.
Rather than publish a list of those
concerns with no surrounding
facts, we took our job to the next
level and provided an in-depth
story.
This was the culmination of interviews with several board members, discussions with school officials, and reviewing documents
and records.
But I’m not here to brag, I’m actually here to say “thank-you.”
You see, oftentimes, when we begin investigating in such a fashion, we come across something
we like to call “stonewalling.”
It consists of phrases such as “no
comment,” and “please direct all
questions on this matter to (insert
name).”
Yet, this time, we had responses
to questions from School Board
President Ken Schrader and new
Superintendent Pat Little within
a day.
Calls placed by Ben and myself
to members of the board were returned quickly and the conversations were informative and helpful.
It makes our job that much easier when we receive cooperation
from the people who run the various aspects of our government,
and we appreciate it.
The other thing I wanted to mention is that this all began with one
concerned person—this is how
many investigative journalism
pieces are born.
Someone picks up the phone and
calls us, asking if we can look into
something, and more often than
not, their questions are answered.
I’d like to encourage each of you
to do the same.
Concerned with governmental
budgets? We’ll look into it if you
tell us what your concerns are.
Wondering why an official did
what they did?
Other people may be wondering
the same thing and are just afraid
to speak up.
In order to be the rumor police,
we have to hear the rumor first.
So, are you concerned about
something right now?
Great! Let’s grab a cup of cheap
coffee and figure it out.
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half of what I
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Correction
PHOTO by chris faulknor
Due to editor error, it was incorrectly stated in the July 27 edition of the
Boyne City Gazette that new Boyne City Police Officer Kelsey Sofia was
sworn-in by Charlevoix County Sheriff W. Don Schneider on Monday July
18. Sofia, who is pictured with Boyne City Police Chief Jeffrey Gaither, was
sworn-in by Boyne City Clerk Cindy Grice and cross-deputized by Schneider.
Monday, July 11, 2016
0101 Noise complaint in the 500 block of N Lake
St.
0618 Report of a fawn stuck in a fence on State
near East.
0923 Report of bike left at Maple Lawn Cemetery.
1122 Subject in to report stolen bike. Was the
one left at the cemetery.
1349 OWI on E Division.
1452 Report of subject in the 400 block of N Lake
St who has a warrant. No warrant
1550 Found check book dropped off at PD. Located owner and returned.
1643 Assist Sheriff Dept on Tamarack LN. Suicidal armed intoxicated subject.
1814 Report of little girl on bike in roadway on
pleasant at Cedar. Gone on arrival.
Aug. 3, 2016 • Boyne City Gazette • Page 3
1847 Lodged dog at the pound
2209 Report of fireworks in the area of Vogel and
N East St.
2316 Arrested subject for Operating Without
Security on Boyne Av near Beardsley
2357 Citation issued for No Proof of Insurance on
Boyne Av near Fall Park Rd.
TUESDAY JULY 12, 2016
0738 Report of a dog charging a woman and her
service dog in the 300 block of E Division St.
0839 Report of abandoned vehicle on private
property at Lake and Water. Property owners
will have removed.
0917 2 vehicle property damage crash at Spring
and Jefferson.
0927 Report of fraud calls from male claiming
to be with the Dept of Legal Affairs. Claims resident owes them money and will be arrested if
doesn’t pay immediately.
1304 Landlord tenant civil dispute reported
from the 300 block of Silver St
1812 Assist Fire Dept in the 300 block of E Division St
1855 Vehicle unlock on Smith St.
2200 Fireworks being set off at the City Boat
Launch
2230 Arrested subject on our warrant on Lakeshore Rd.
WEDNESDAY JULY 13, 2016
0033 Report of an assault in progress on Jersey
St. No assault but arrested subject on warrant
from Emmet Co.
0144 Alarm in the 400 block of S. Park St.
0223 Report of something on fire on Roosevelt
St. It was an unattended campfire. Fire Dept
also responded.
0312 Civil dispute in the 900 block of Roosevelt
0405 Report of a prowler on Ottawa St. Unable
to locate anyone.
1428 Driving complaint coming in from Behling
Rd. No bad driving observed.
1442 Report of juveniles jumping off the boardwalk near Lake St
1510 Threats complaint received from M-75 S
1713 Assist EMS in the Industrial Park
2031 Suspicious vehicle and subjects in the 400
block of Front St
2123 Delivered emergency message in the Industrial Park.
2149 Assist with alarm problem in the 300 block
of S Park St
2340 Citation issued for speed at Lake and State.
Warned for violation graduated license and No
proof of insurance.
0010 Report of a large water leak in Veteran’s
Park. Notified water dept.
0537 Report of B&E from the 1000 block of S
Lake. Was canceled on arrival.
Thursday, July 14, 2016
0830 Report of dog running at large in the area
of Jefferson and North.
0958 Driving complaint from the 700 block of S
Park.
1031 Larceny report from E Pine St
1118 Assist with traffic due to flat tire at Division
and Pleasant
1158 Report of skateboarders at East and Vogel.
1222 Assist EMS in 300 block E Division St.
1510 report of speeders on Charlevoix St
1540 Vehicle unlock in the 300 block of N Lake St
1722 Complaint of a dog left in a vacant house
on Groveland.
1756 Report of a lost 7 year old child in the 200
block of E Water St. He was located.
1904 Gasoline drive off from the 1300 block of
Boyne Av
1913 Alarm in the 400 block of S Park St
2245 Gasoline drive off from the 1300 block of
Boyne Av
Friday, July 15, 2016
0009 Citation issued for speed at N Lake St and
Vogel St.
0900 Transport subject arrested on our warrant
from Mecosta County
1030 Report of lost phone in purple case.
1216 Vehicle unlock in the 300 block of E Lincoln
1300 Report of subject pulling pipeline flags up
between McDonalds and Fall Park Rd. Gone on
arrival.
1339 Request for welfare check in the 500 block
of N Lake St
1532 Civil dispute at PD from the 100 block of S
Lake St
1556 Threatening message left in the 1200
block of Boyne Av
1907 Civil custody dispute in the 500 block of N
Lake St
2112 Vehicle unlock at S. Lake St./Water St.
2202 Vehicle parked blocking roadway at S. Park
St. and E. Cedar St. Located owner who moved
it.
2232 Suspicious vehicle Maple Lawn Cemetery.
Owner was playing Pokemon Go.
2332 Fall Park Rd and Boyne Ave. Disabled vehicle at the stop sign.
SATURDAY JULY 16, 2016
0436 Assisted Sheriff Dept with prowler complaint on Sho Sho Nie Beach.
2052 Report of disturbance in the 100 block of
Trent St
2247 Report of damage to sign at the Veteran’s
memorial.
2345 511 Groveland St. Two calls reporting fireworks on Groveland.
Charlevoix COUNTY SEVEN-DAY WEATHER FORECAST
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Page 4 • Boyne City Gazette • Aug. 3, 2016
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—top stories—
house
From Page 1
cleaned up; and, June 30, the date by
which the house was to be destroyed
and the property made to look presentable.
Paul Barden, who works in a business near the property in question,
also said, despite what the Chapps
claim, the hole in the roof has been
there longer than just this past winter.
He and Wright also said the house
has been in disrepair for many decades.
According to Barden, he had planned
to purchase the property from the
Chapps but the deal fell through,
Barden said, because the Chapps
took too long.
“My only interest now is the fact that
I just want to see this place safe,” he
said.
According to a July 26 memo from
Boyne City Planning Director Scott
McPherson to the city commission,
the property was visually inspected
on July 1, by city staff, and found
that the second deadline had not be
complied with.
As a result, hearing officer Gilmet
requested enforcement of the order
to destroy the building.
The arguments
According to the city, the house has
been vacant for several decades. A
portion of its roof has caved in, as has
a section of floor. The outside of the
house appears to be in general disrepair, as was the property with fallen
tree limbs and stray shingles among
other debris.
The city argued that, since the property's 2016 State Equalized Value is
$22,800, and an estimate from Legacy Construction states it would cost
$163,231.88 to make the house safe,
it is not worth saving.
The Chapp family's legal representation in this matter was attorney John
Jarema, of Charlevoix, who said he
had several issues concerning him,
including the ordinance itself, how
the ordinance was applied to his clients, and the recommendations made
by the hearing officer.
“[T]his ordinance is asking this commission to demolish a structure—to
demolish private property—and, as
such, my clients the Chapps have a
due process right to make sure that
this ordinance is correct, this ordinance is followed through to the letter of the law … and I don't believe
that that happened.”
Jarema claimed the city does not
have a mechanism to enforce its dangerous building ordinance. He also
claimed the city never served the
Chapps with a municipal civil infraction before having the demolition of
their property ordered.
“Although on one part, your charter/
your code, defines who can enforce a
municipal civil infraction, it does not
say who can enforce this particular
ordinance—it's absolutely lacking,”
he said.
Jarema also pointed out that the city's
building code violation ordinance
#14 is a stand-alone ordinance which
is not defined nor codified in the
city's zoning nor planning acts.
Jarema read from the city's code
which, in one section states that all
city officers and employees may issue a municipal civil infraction. In
another section, it states that all city
officers and employees may issue
such infractions for codes they represent.
Under the city's municipal civil infraction definition section, it states
that authorized city officials include
the city manager, city clerk, police
officers, or other personnel of the city
duly authorized by the city manager.
“So, you've got two competing
things: one says every employee
can do it; and, one says any of those
specifics … or any other person duly
authorized by the city manager,” said
Jarema, who added that there is a discrepancy in who can file a municipal
civil infraction.
Jarema said the ordinance and the
matter in question were enforced by
McPherson.
“I want to rhetorically ask you, Mr.
Cain and the board, is there anything
that appoints Mr. McPherson to enforce this particular ordinance?” Jarema said... “I don't think there is.”
He added, “You cannot take the authority given to Mr. McPherson, given to the zoning department, given to
the planning department, the authority to enforce those regulations and
say that he can enforce a stand-alone
ordinance. You cannot do that. It has
to have specific authority, and he
doesn't.”
Boyne City Commissioner Ron
Grunch asked Jarema if he thought
the Boyne City Commission had the
authority to enforce the stand-alone
ordinance.
“We have broad-based authority to
make decisions,” Grunch said.
Jarema responded, “You do. But,
did this city commission … delegate
Mr. McPherson to specifically act on
your behalf as the commission?”
Jarema also said, since the city com-
mission acts as both the enforcing
agency and the appeals agency in the
matter, his client's right to due process is being violated.
According to Jarema, state law says
the city must have a named enforcing agent, and, if it is the planning
director, he must be officially designated to do so.
“I want to know how the planning
director can enforce another ordinance that's not in his jurisdiction,”
said Jarema.
Cain told commissioners McPherson
is, by his employment as planning
director, authorized by the city to act
as the enforcing agent in regards to
what are deemed “dangerous structures.”
Testimony
Kevin Schlickau, a Charlevoix
County Building Official and Electrical Inspector, attended the inspection of the house prior to the first
hearing.
Jarema asked Schlickau if he witnessed any exterior walls bowing,
leaning or whether the building was
likely to collapse.
Schlickau said “no.”
Jarema asked if the outside was secure from children trying to get in the
house.
Schlickau said the door had to be unlocked to let him in to inspect it.
Schlickau summarized by saying
the Chapp house is not likely to fall
down any time soon.
Jarema asked if there is anything that
prevents the building from being
brought up to code.
Schlickau said “no.”
Kevin Stark, the Field Building Inspector for Charlevoix County, was
then asked questions on the matter.
Stark said that, while he was in the
building, he was asked to inspect the
foundation.
He said the foundation is in the shape
one would expect for an older type
foundation and that he did not see
any signs of it nearing collapse.
Jarema asked if the structure was repairable.
Stark said “yes” the house is repairable.
“To me, it's no different than a number of the fire jobs that I've done
before, where a fire starts in a certain area, it starts in the basement,
burns up through the floor, burns up
through the roof—they repair that
section and we drive on,” he said.
Jarema asked if it was accurate that
the county only concerns itself with
whether a structure can be brought
up to the minimum safety standards,
photos by chris faulknor
Street Beats
The Jon Archambault Band (above)
played for the annual Street Beats
event held July 28 on the 300 block
of Lake Street. Faith Duncan (left)
enjoyed a hot dog grilled by local
volunteers. Jason and Mary Peterman (below) shared a dance.
regardless of what it would cost the
property owner.
“I'm not allowed to look at cost,”
said Stark.
Jarema asked Stark if there was any
discussion between he and McPherson, Gilmet or anyone else that the
building couldn't be brought up to
code.
“All three of those gentleman admitted to me that it was fixable but that
it was financially not viable,” said
Stark. The third person in question
was not identified.
Jarema then asked Stark if, in his
opinion, this is a dangerous building.
“Not by our definition,” said Stark.
“It's not in danger of collapsing,
it's secure on all sides so that you
couldn't just wander on in, and it
looked no different than any older
structure that needed repair.”
The city's attorney, James Murray of
Petoskey, asked Stark repeatedly if
he believed the cost to fix the property would exceed the property's value.
Stark said it is not within the scope of
his duty to decide whether personal
property, from a financial perspective, is worth saving; adding that he
has seen people put large amounts of
money into projects he felt were not
worth saving.
Making repairs
The property owners and a contractor who attended the hearing said
repairs were being made to the roof
and floor. The owners said the rest
of the house would be restored to a
usable state. However, some neighboring property owners warned that
they have been given assurances for
decades that the property would be
taken care of only for the house to
continue to crumble.
The Chapps may now either comply
with the demolition order or appeal.
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—top stories—
report
From Page 1
City facilities
Cain said the Boyne City facilities
project, which includes the construction of a city hall and space
for police, EMS, the fire department, museum and more, is moving ahead and on schedule.
“Our historic 1904 era city clock
has been safely delivered to the
Balzer Family Clockworks in
Freeport, Maine,” said Cain...
“And that'll be ready for its complete restoration and then returned
for us when the new city facilities
project is complete in about a year
from now.”
when the information is released.
New streetlights
Boyne City officials recently sent
a check to Consumers Energy in
the amount of $12,251, along with
the necessary paperwork, to begin
the LED conversion process for
149 streetlights in Boyne City.
This is part of the process mandated by law to get rid of the old
mercury-vapor type of light.
By choosing LED bulbs, rather
than high pressure sodium which
cast an orange light, the city's
streetlights will remain white.
Boyne to US-31 trail
Work on the first phase of the
Boyne City to US-31 non-motorized trail along Boyne City-Charlevoix Road is moving along,
with pavement having been laid
in recent weeks.
“We're looking at working towards a formal ribbon-cutting
probably around the Labor Day
holiday,” said Cain.
Fishing pier?
Cain said Boyne City is working
with Glen Catt of Catt Development on a grant opportunity that
could, if it were approved, help
fund a fishing pier at the One Water Street development.
“We anticipate bringing this matter to the city commission at your
next meeting,” said Cain.
The city commission meets again
at 7 p.m. on Tuesday July 9.
Pictured (at top) is the current state of the Boyne City Facilities project. The middle photo shows the recent pavement laid in the first
phase of the Boyne City to US-31 non-motorized trail. The photo directly above shows graded sand in one of the portions of the Safe
Routes To School sidewalk project. Photos by Chris Faulknor
Local students among
GLE delegation to D.C.
Six students representing Great Lakes Energy Cooperative were among 1,700 high school students
who attended the June 11-16 Youth Tour hosted by
the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association
(NRECA).
Those attending from Great Lakes Energy included
Cody DeVries (New Era), Morgan Graeber (St. Joseph), Marie Groenink (Ellsworth), Spencer Joles
(Boyne City), Alex Mason (Elmira) and Daly Narmore
(Custer). Students met with their elected officials,
engaged in leadership training and bonded with
students from electric co-ops all across the country.
NRECA initiated Youth Tour after Senator Lyndon
Baines Johnson suggested to co-op leaders at an
NRECA annual meeting that they “send youngsters
to the nation’s capital where they can actually see
what the flag stands for and represents.” The tradition of sending students to D.C. continues each
City audit
Cain said the auditing firm which
serves the city was in town for
just under a week last month to
perform the annual audit on the
city.
He said the results of the audit
should be available sometime in
September.
“All appears to have gone well,”
Cain said.
The Boyne City Gazette will publish the highlights of the report
June.
Previous Youth Tour participants have become university presidents, CEOs of Fortune 500 companies,
and members of Congress. In fact, Apple CEO Tim
Cook credited Youth Tour with his first trip to Washington in his commencement speech to graduates
of George Washington University in 2015. Over the
past 51 years, nearly 50,000 students have visited
Washington through Youth Tour.
Eligible students of Great Lakes Energy members
can apply for the 2017 Youth Tour later this year.
Great Lakes Energy is a consumer-owned business
providing electric service to over 120,000 members
in parts of 26 counties along the west side of Michigan’s lower peninsula.
PICTURED: Six high school students represented
electric cooperative Great Lakes Energy at the Rural
Electric Youth Tour in Washington, D.C. from June 11
through 16. Attending the event were (from left) Cody
DeVries, Alex Mason, Spencer Joles, Marie Groenink,
Morgan Graeber and Daly Narmore.
Original Designs
Custom Homes
Remodeling
Vision • Creativity • Craftsmanship
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(231) 575-5071
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—Faith & Memorial—
Ernest Franklin Kopkau
March 26, 1934 - June 15, 2016
Ernest (Buddy) Franklin Kopkau
was born March 26th, 1934 in
Luther, MI to Ernest William and
Beatrice Palmateer Kopkau.
Ernie grew up in East Jordan MI
with his three brothers Junior
Bates, Alvin (Bud) Bates and
Dennis Kopkau and his two sisters Wilda Bates Croft and Wanda
Kopkau Bolser.
He was married to Janice Hastain
in 1959 and to this union were
born two children, Steven and
Rhonda.
Ernie served four years in the
Merchant Marines and a total of
10 years with the United States Air
Force. Once discharged, he specialized in aircraft repair as a civilian at Scott Air Force Base, IL.
After retirement he continued
working on commercial jets at
Mid Coast Aviation making a total
of 45 years working on aircraft.
At the age of 32 Ernie was saved,
baptized and became a member of
Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist
Church in Bolivar, MO.
Ernie passed on June 15, 2016 at
his home in Plainfield, IL and was
buried at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.
The military service was followed
by a prayer memorial officiated
by Pastor Steve Holdren of Victory Missionary Baptist Church,
Hodgkins, IL.
He was a beloved husband and devoted father and father in law to
Janice, Rhonda, Steven and Greg.
Gladys Marie McLeod
May 2, 1920 — Aug. 25, 2015
Gladys Marie (Lamb) McLeod,
May 2, 1920 - August 25, 2015.
Unsurpassed Mother, exemplary Grandmother, much beloved
Great Grandmother, proud Great,
Great Grandmother, unforgettable, real and open friend to everyone she met.
All children were drawn to her
gentle and patient spirit, and she
loved to tell and write stories for
them.
She leaves an emptiness that
we will try to fill with precious
memories of magical moments
we shared with her; her zest for
life; her laughter; her enthusiasm
for books and writing; her unique
artistic style; her always brilliant
advice; her sparkling brown eyes;
and her quick and charming wit
that stayed with her to the very
end.
On Sunday August 7th 2016,
at 11 am there will be a brunch
Lessons of
a dying man
Observations and lessons
learned from a terminally ill
man will be discussed at Life-
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gathering for friends, neighbors,
and family at the Marina Pavillion, behind the lighthouse, on the
Boyne City waterfront.
Please pass this invitation on to
anyone you know who would like
to help celebrate Gladys’s life on
Sunday, August 7th.
Worship & Faith Opportunities
Community of Christ
777 Vogel St., Boyne City, 582-5803;
Church School-10 a.m.; Morning worship-11 a.m.; Wed. evening worship-7
p.m.; Computer Lab open to the public;
Mon-Tues-Wed. 4 to 5:30 p.m., Fri. 6-8
p.m.; Pastor: Eleanor West; Asst Pastor:
Ron Fuller
Church of the Nazarene
225 W. Morgan St. Boyne City; Sunday
School-10 a.m.; Morning worship-11
a.m.;Sunday Evening-6 p.m.; Wed.
evening-7 p.m.; Pastor: Chuck Fowler-582-9611
Christ Lutheran Church
1250 Boyne Ave., Boyne City; Sunday
School-9:15 a.m.; Sunday Worship-8:00
a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Pastor Peter Elliot-582-9301; Parsonage-459-4248. For
transportation assistance, call (231) 6757652
EJ Community Church
Pastor Jason Richey; Sunday services are
9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Nursery and Preschool care is available at both services.
Children K-5 classes are available during
both services. Youth classes are second
service only. For questions concerning the
EJ Campus, call 536-2299 or Walloon Campus 535-2288
Episcopal Church of Nativity
Nativity is located at 209 Main Street,
Boyne City. Call 582-5045 or visit episcopalboyne.com for more information.
BC Free Methodist Church
839 State St. Boyne City; Sundays - 10am
Sunday School, 11am Morning Worship,
5pm Youth Group; Wednesdays - 6:30pm
Adult Bible Study - Rev. Jason Reynolds,
Pastor- 582-6843
First Baptist Church
875 State St. Boyne City, 582-9561
Sunday School-10 a.m.; Morning Worship-11 a.m.; Evening Worship-6 p.m.;
Wednesday Evening-7 p.m.; 582-6633
First Presbyterian
First Presbyterian Church at 401 S. Park
St., Boyne City invites you to share worship
with us each Sunday at 10 a.m. Worship
is led by Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Broschart followed by coffee and fellowship. Communion is celebrated the first Sunday of the
month. An infant/toddler room is available. More information at 582-7983.
Genesis Church
Genesis Boyne meets Sunday in the Boyne
City High School at 10 a.m. Genesis Petoskey meets in Petoskey High School at 9:30
a.m. Life groups are open to all community
members to help with a specific need and
include Financial Peace University, Stepup Addictions Recovery, Divorce Care, and
Choosing Wisely before you Divorce. More
information at [email protected],
487-0081, or genesiswired.com
Seventh Day Adventist
228 E. Cedar St., Boyne City, 582-0089;
Pastor: E.J. Wolf
Boyne Valley Catholic Comm.
St. Augustine - 2347 Grove St. Boyne
Falls
Mass - 9:00 a.m. Sunday
549-2350 or 582-7718,
www.jamcc.org
St. Matthew - 1303 Boyne Ave. Boyne
City
Sat. Mass - 5:00 p.m.
Sun. Mass - 11:00 a.m.
582-7718; www.jamcc.org
Trinity Fellowship
401 State St., Boyne City
Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.
Sunday Worship - 10:30 a.m.
Wed. Worship - 7:00 p.m.
Pastor: Paul Wise - 582-2551
united methodist churches
• Boyne City UMC
324 South Park St., Boyne City
10 am Sunday services
• Boyne Falls UMC
3057 Mill Street, Boyne Falls
8:45 am Sunday services
• Horton Bay UMC
4961 Boyne City Road, Boyne City 11 am
Sunday services - Pastor of all three is Rev.
Eun “Cloud” Sik Poy. Office Hours 8 am - 3
pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Phone 582-9776
Walloon lake Community
Pastor Jeff Ellis; Sunday service times are 9
and 10:45 a.m.; Infant and toddler care is
provided at both services.
Children and Adult classes are available
during both services.
The church office hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday through Wednesday, and Friday.
On Thursday, it is open from 9 a.m. to noon
More info at 535-2288
or find them online at
www.walloonchurch.com.
tree Café on Sunday Aug. 7, at
6:30 p.m.
The program, titled “Facing
a Terminal Illness: Insight’s
From a Dying Man,” features
a filmed interview with Richie
Bertoletti—a cancer patient
who chronicled his last days
through artwork and dramatic
storytelling. “Right now, my life is still
precious. It’s precious simply
because I love people,” said
Bertoletti. “After I go, if someone mentions my name and
they have a smile on their face,
that’s my immortality.”
Admission to the 60-minute
event is free.
Lifetree Café is located 401
South Park St., Boyne City.
Lifetree Café is a place where
people gather for conversation
about life and faith in a casual,
comfortable setting.
More info by calling Julie
Hasse at (231) 582-7983 or
[email protected].
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Aug. 3, 2016 • Boyne City Gazette • Page 7
—business & classified—
Financial tips for single parents
Parenting is never an easy
job–and, unfortunately, it
can be especially difficult if
you’re doing it on your own.
As a single parent, you face
many challenges, not the
least of which are the financial ones. But by following
the suggestions below, you
may be able to make life
easier – for you and your
children.
Create a “safety net.” On
any given day, you could incur an unexpected – and unexpectedly large – expense,
such as major car repair, a
new furnace or a toothacheinducing bill from your dentist.
Your daily cash flow may
not be enough to cover these
bills, and you won’t want to
tap into some of your longterm investments or retirement accounts.
So you’ll need to build a
“safety net,” or emergency
fund, containing three to six
months’ worth of living expenses, held in a liquid, lowrisk account.
Purchase adequate life insurance.
With sufficient life insurance, you can provide your
survivors with a level of
comfort and security.
You might have heard that
you require coverage worth
seven or eight times your
annual earnings, but there’s
really no one “right” answer
for everyone.
A financial professional can
assess your situation and
recommend an appropriate
amount, and type, of life insurance.
Consider disability insurance.
As a single parent, without
the support of a spouse’s income, you could run into serious financial difficulties if
you were to become ill or injured and had to miss work
for an extended period.
Your employer might offer
disability insurance as an
employee benefit, but it may
not be enough to meet your
needs.
So you could consider adding private coverage.
Save for retirement. It’s not
always easy to simultaneously save for your retirement and your children’s
college education. You will
have to decide on your own
priorities, but keep in mind
that your children may have
access to grants, loans and
scholarships, whereas you
have to rely on yourself for
your retirement income.
Consequently, you may
want to put in as much as
you can afford to the retirement accounts available to
you, such as an IRA and
your 401(k) or other employer-sponsored plan.
Establish your estate plans.
All parents need to develop
their estate plans – but it
may be even more essential
for single parents.
Your estate plans should
include at least these three
documents: a will, a power
of attorney and a health care
power of attorney.
A will allows you to name
a guardian for your children
and specifies how you will
pass your assets on to them.
A power of attorney gives
someone the legal authority
to make financial and other
decisions for you, while a
health care power of attorney authorizes someone to
make medical decisions on
your behalf if you become
incapacitated.
You may also need to create
other arrangements – such
as a living trust– but in any
case, you will need to work
with your tax and legal professionals to develop comprehensive estate plans.
Single parenthood can offer
every bit as much joy as any
other family situation, but
it will require you to plan
carefully and take advantage
of every opportunity to help
ensure financial stability for
your children and financial
freedom for yourself.
This article was written by
Edward Jones for use by
your local Edward Jones
Financial Advisor.
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CITY OF BOYNE CITY
INVITATION TO BID
Pavement Maintenance
Services
Sealed bids are now being accepted
by the City of Boyne City for the following:
Pavement Maintenance Services
of Roadways in the City of Boyne
City utilizing the following types of
treatments:
1. Asphalt crush and shape; 2.5 inch
single course paving
2. Asphalt crush and shape; 2.5 inch
single course paving with tip-up
curb
3. Asphalt Mill 1.5 inch and Resurface 1.5 inch
Bids will be received in a clearly
marked envelope, Pavement Maintenance Services Bid 2016, until 2:00
P.M., local time, August 17, 2016
at City Hall, 319 North Lake Street,
Boyne City, MI 49712 at which time
they shall be publicly opened and
read. The City of Boyne City reserves
the right to reject any or all bids and
waive any irregularities in the best
interest of the City.
Complete specifications are available at City Hall
Cindy Grice
City Clerk/ City Treasurer
CHARLEVOIX COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
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July 27, 2016
The Charlevoix County Board of
Commissioners met in East Jordan
at City Hall on July 27, 2016 at 7:00
p.m. All Commissioners were present.
Motion approved the agenda pre-
sented.
Motion approved the consent agenda as presented.
Motion approved Resolution #16061, Grandvue Operating Transfer.
Motion approved Resolution #16062, Non-Motorized Trail Grant
Amendment.
Motion approved Resolution #16063, Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Michigan.
Motion approved Resolution #16064, Clerk Fees.
Motion approved Resolution #16065, Common Angle Contract Renewal.
Motion approved Resolution #16066, Drug-Free Workplace Policy.
Motion adjourned the meeting at
8:10 p.m.
Complete copies of Board minutes
can be found on the County website,
www.charlevoixcounty.org.
Please go to www.TBCHS.org for
details Or email [email protected]
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CITY OF BOYNE CITY
INVITATION TO BID
Asphalt Crack
Sealing Services
Sealed bids are now being accepted
by the City of Boyne City for Asphalt
Crack Sealing of Roadways. Bids will
be received in a clearly marked envelope labeled - “Asphalt Crack Sealing Bids 2016”, until 1:00 P.M., local
time, August 17, 2014 at the Boyne
City City Hall, 319 North Lake Street,
Boyne City, MI 49712 at which time
they shall be publicly opened and
read. The City of Boyne City reserves
the right to reject any or all bids and
waive any irregularities in their best
interest.
Complete specifications are available at City Hall.
Tennis Court Repair
Sealed bids are now being accepted
by the City of Boyne City for the following:
Tennis Court Repair Services at the
Rotary Park Tennis Courts in the City
of Boyne City utilizing the following
scope of work:
1. Removal of existing Asphalt surface
2. Installation of proper subsurface
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4. Installation of new Court Markings
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A mandatory pre-bid meeting will
be held August 8, 2016 at 10am; at
the Rotary Park Tennis Courts.
Bids will be received in a clearly
marked envelope, Tennis Court Repair Bid 2016, until 2:30 P.M., local
time, August 17, 2016 at City Hall,
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42nd Boyne Falls Polish Fest
horseshoe pitching tournament.
Later on, a 4-wheel-drive mud
run, more live music and bingo
round out the evening.
T
he 42nd Annual Boyne
Falls Polish Festival offers numerous attractions—Aug. 4-Aug. 7—which
kick off Thursday evening with
live oldies music, a car show,
carnival and a ‘50s & ‘60s outfit
contest!
Friday, the fun starts early with
the opening of the polka tent at
10 a.m. and Youth Day at 10:30
a.m., which typically features
kids games (10:30-noon), pony
rides, crafts and refreshments
for kids 10 and under.
Saturday kicks off with music
and the carnival, followed by the
Grand Royale Parade.
The fun continues with bingo,
more music with a battle of the
bands and awards for the best
unique hat.
Sunday mass kicks off the final
day of the Polish Festival at 9
a.m. under the tent.
Later that morning is the ever
fierce competition with the
Thursday August 4th
4:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. – K of C Auxiliary
Bingo
5:00 p.m. – Concessions and Arnold
Amusements
6:00 p.m. – Oldies Night in Polka Tent
Opens. Tent closes at 12:30 a.m.
6:00 p.m. – Car Show
9:00 p.m. – 50’s & 60’s Best Dressed
Awards
7:00 p.m. – Midnight – live music
Friday August 5th
10:00 a.m. – Polka Tent Opens, Music at
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10:00 a.m. – Polka Tent Open, Music at
Noon
11:00 a.m. – Concessions and Amusements
11:00 a.m. – Grand Royale Parade
11:00 a.m. – Methodist Church bake sale
12:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.- K of C Auxiliary
Bingo
4:30 p.m. – Gates opens at 4:30 for Battle
of the Bands, music starts at 5:15 p.m. and
the competition starts at 6:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m. – Polka tent closes for ½ hour
for clean up
5:30 p.m. – Polka Tent re-opens until 1:00
a.m.
6:00 p.m. – Battle of the Bands Competition starts (Gates open at 4:30 p.m., music
begins at 5:15 p.m. competition starts at
6 p.m. – located at the East end of Church
Street (where the Mud Run is)
Sunday August 7th
9:00 a.m. – Mass for the 19th Sunday of
Ordinary Time Celebrated under the tent.
11:00 a.m. – Horseshoe Pitching Tournament
11:00 a.m. – Concessions and Arnold
Amusements
12:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.- K of C Bingo
12:00 p.m. – Polka Tent Opens
12:00 p.m. – 4-Wheel Drive Mud Run
5:00 p.m. – Polka tent closes for ½ hour
5:30 p.m. – Polka tent re-opens until
11:00 p.m. – New for 2016 – Polka Tent
open to all ages 5:30 – 11:00 p.m. (close)
on Sunday! (don’t have to be 21)
10:00 p.m. – Arnold Amusements Carnival
closes
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on this year’s Polish Fest
go online to
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• Mugshot Maybe
The afterglow party will feature
He said, She said, Plus, an open
mic music with Alex Macksey!
As for the woof, there's plenty
of pet-themed events for you
and your dog to enjoy.
The fun and excitement will include:
• Agility demonstrations
• Dog pulling competitions
• The Parade of Paws
Plus, enter your furry friend in
one of Woofstock's many Mutt
Minster contests, including the
Frisbee catching contest, most
obedient, and least obedient.
You can also shop a variety of
pet products from local vendors, great food vendors, and
S
aturday Aug. 6, at the • Jetty Rae
Mackinaw Trail Win- • Jerry Ward
ery between Boyne
City and Petoskey, it's
the third annual Woofstock!
This pet-themed event is fun
for the whole family!
See and hear live music from
across three stages including:
• The Balsam Brothers
• Judy Harrison Rebooted
• Charlies Root Fusion
• Mel Sweet - Sweet Water
Blue
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Hosted By
The Charlevoix Area Humane Society
Celebrating the Animals We Love
With Music & Activities in support of
The North West Michigan Region
August 6, 2016
Noon -6:30 p.m.
Pet and Music Festival
Mackinaw Trail Winery • 3423 S. US 31 • Petoskey
Pet Games &
Activities
Including the Dachsie Derby at 3:00pm
Entertainment
Line Up
- Main Stage -
Balsam Brothers
Judy Harrison ReBooted
and
Charlie's Root Fusion
Mel Sweet - Sweet Water Blue
Jetty Rae, Jerry Ward
and Mugshot Maybe
Including Open Mic with Alex Macksey!
Afterglow with Headline Act
He Said, She Said
later in the evening in the pavillion
A Full Day of Pet Friendly Activities!
Animal Agility Demos • Dog Pulling Competition
Kids Activities • Food • Crafts • Pet Vendors
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Events start at noon with the
Dochsie Derby Wiener Dog
Races at three, and a great silent auction.
Admission is just a donation at
the gate, and all proceeds ben-
efit the Charlevoix Area Humane Society.
The Third annual Woofstock
is presented by Ruff Life Pet
Outfitters, First Merit Bank,
Mackinaw trail winery, Bliss
Fest Music Organization, and
Lite 96.3.
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—meetings & Events—
more about diabetes management.
For diabetes support and education all year, the
McLaren Northern Michigan Diabetes Support
Group meets the second Monday of each month
from 7 - 8 p.m. at the John and Marnie Demmer
Wellness Pavilion and Dialysis Center, on 820 Arlington Avenue in Petoskey. To learn more about
the Diabetes Support Group, please call (800)
248-6777 or visit northernhealth.org/classes
PHOTOs by chris faulknor
Flywheeler festival
Pam Manning (above) demonstrated blacksmithing at the Northern Michigan Antique Flywheelers Festival, held July 28-31, on the Flywheeler fairgrounds in Walloon Lake. Bev Thorne (below) shows off yarn spinning techniques. Dan Case (bottom) rides around on a big red tractor.
Aug. 8
Stroke Survivor talk
On Monday Aug. 8 from 6-7 p.m., the McLaren
Northern Michigan Stroke and Brain Injury Support Group will have a special guest speaker, Dan
Zimmerman, a stroke survivor. Zimmerman set
out on June 4 from Anacortes, Washington for
a 4,000 mile adaptive cycling journey to Boston
called “Sea to Sea.” Along the way, Zimmerman
is stopping at hospitals and rehabilitation centers
to demonstrate adaptive cycling and to tell his
stroke story.
“I want to teach people how to cope with life after a stroke and ride,”said Zimmerman.“I want to
spread hope and a message that you don’t give
up. Our goal is to get stroke survivors, who would
otherwise be shut-ins, out of the house and open
their world to a new road to recovery.”
The Stroke and Brain Injury Support Group meets
at the John and Marnie Demmer Wellness Pavilion and Dialysis Center, located at 820 Arlington
Avenue in Petoskey. The group meets the second
Tuesday of every month from 6–7 p.m. More info
(800) 248-6777 or northernhealth.org.
Aug. 8
S’mores & hot air balloon rides
On Monday evening, Aug. 8, children from
throughout Michigan recovering from, or in
treatment for, cancer will get the thrill of a hot air
balloon ride. RE/MAX Resort Properties in Boyne
City organizes the event and brings fixings for
s’mores to make over the campfire. They enlist
the help of other agents from RE/MAX Bayshore
Properties in Traverse City and Kalkaska to help
the children get in and out of the balloon basket and with s’more making. The balloon ride is
donated by RE/MAX of Michigan for this special
event. It is all part of the Camp Quality experience
for these kids. Balloon rides start about 6 p.m. depending on weather conditions. Camp Quality is
located at 18215 Baptist Camp Trail in Lake Ann.
Aug. 10
Tea & Talk
The Jordan River Arts Council will host the Rare
Threads Tea and Talk from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on
Wednesday Aug. 10, at the Jordan Valley Barn.
A fun-filled afternoon English tea featuring MSU
Professor Sally Gray talking on early 20th Century
fashions. Admission by pre-purchased tickets,
$45 per person. Tickets will go fast - so don’t miss
out! Get your tickets today. www.jordanriverarts.
com Food, music, door prizes, vintage fashions,
vendors and “Laura’s Picks”Wine Bar.
Aug. 3-31
Outdoor Movies
Movies in the Park will be held this summer in
the Village Green Park in Walloon Lake Village.
Movies start 20 minutes after sunset and can
be watched from the park’s lawn or from your
boat. Tune in your boat radio to listen for sound.
For more information call Hotel Walloon at (231)
535-5000.
August 3 - Pirates of the Caribbean- Curse of the
Black Pearl
August 10 - Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
August 17 - The Wizard of Oz
August 24 - Despicable Me
August 31 - ET
Aug. 3-17
Evenings at the Gazebo
Aug. 3 - Project 6 - Scarkazm rockers play acoustic
favorites from the 70’s through today
Aug. 10 - Full Circle - Classic rock with strong vocal
harmonies
Aug. 17 - Trombones Plus with Ali Ryerson - Brass
band with world-renowned jazz flutist
Call The Boyne Area Chamber of Commerce at
582-6222 for more info.
Aug. 5 Event
The Septic Question
The rural areas of the Lake Charlevoix Watershed
rely on septic systems for sewage treatment. A
failed septic system may pollute Lake Charlevoix, rivers and streams, and the drinking water
of owners and nearby residents. Tip of the Mitt
Watershed Council invites citizens and public officials to attend an informal gathering to discuss
septic systems and their effect on water quality
on Friday Aug. 5 from 4:30-6 p.m. at the Charlevoix Public Library, 220 Clinton St. in Charlevoix.
Aug. 6
Raven Run
Raven Hill Discovery Center is hosting its first 5K
run and 1-mile fun run/walk. The 5k Raven Run
begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday Aug. 6. The entry
fee for the 5k run is $20; the 1-mile run/walk is
$5. The Raven Run 5k takes place on the campus
of Raven Hill Discovery Center and continues
through Raven Ridge Nature Preserve. Proceeds
benefit programming at Raven Hill Discovery
Center. More info/register at miravenhill.org or
call 536-3369.
Aug. 6
Woofstock
WoofStock Pet and Music Festival at Mackinaw
Trail Winery from noon to 6 p.m. with an afterglow party to follow! There will be Pet Agility
Demos, Dog Pulling Competition, Dachsie Derby
at 3, Games, Food Vendors, Pet related Products,
12 Bands, two stages and an open mic stage!
Aug. 6-7
54th Portside Arts Fair
The 54th Annual Portside Arts Fair is fast approaching! Mark your calendars to schedule a
visit to Elm Pointe Aug. 6, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. or Aug.
7, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Besides an impressive selection of juried artists, lunch/dessert/refreshments
will be available at the Lutheran Church booth,
the EJ Historical Society Museum will be open
and entertainment by Michelle Chenard, John
Phillips, Nelson Olstrom and Louis Seiler on the
picturesque lawn of Elm Pointe Estate. For more
info, contact Kim Prebble at 536-3282.
Aug. 8
Technology and Diabetes
On Monday, August 8 from 7 – 8 p.m., join Sarah
Willey, NP, CDE, Diabetes Educator at McLaren
Northern Michigan, as she discusses Technology
and Diabetes.
“We will discuss the history of diabetes management, the progress that has been made in diabetes so far, and what the future holds for managing diabetes,”stated Willey. The Diabetes Support
Group is free to anyone interested in learning
Aug. 12
Lake Charlevoix Poker Run
The Lake Charlevoix Association is planning an
event that might be described as Boyne Thunder
for regular-sized boats. And the theme is “clean
and safe boating.” The association will hold its
first-ever Treasure Lake Charlevoix Poker Run
on Friday Aug. 12. Between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.
participants will spend a leisurely day on the lake
traveling to 5 of 8 card pick-up locations to collect
the 5 cards needed for a poker hand. Following
the boating event there will be a reception at
Sommerset Pointe Yacht Club. All hands must be
turned in there before 5 p.m. Appetizers will be
provided and a cash bar available. Sponsors have
donated items that will be sold via silent or live
auction. Proceeds go to projects that protect Lake
Charlevoix.
Aug. 16-18
Student Career Academy
North Central Michigan College and the Charlevoix-Emmet Intermediate School District offer a
three-day career academy, Tuesday – Thursday
Aug. 16-18 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The
academy gives students an opportunity to explore manufacturing technologies as a career
pathway, participate in tours of local manufacturers, plan a project and produce personalized products in North Central’s stationary lab
and state-of-the-art mobile digital fabrication
lab, the Fab Lab. The academy is for students in
grades 8-11 this fall who are interested in learning manufacturing and digital fabrication skills.
The cost is $60 which includes a T-shirt and take
home project. Space is limited to the first 12 registrations received. For more information, contact
Angie Ross at 231-439-6265 or aross@ncmich.
edu.
Aug. 20
Paddle Event in Lake Charlevoix
On Aug. 20, a new paddle event will be hosted on
Lake Charlevoix at Ferry Beach.
The Charlevoix Area Community Pool is putting
together a unique 4-mile predicted time contest
for one and two-person paddle crafts. The con-
test is unique in that participants predict their
finish time when they check-in the day of the
event. Contestants are not allowed to carry time
pieces on the course.
The top three finishing closest to their estimated
time are the winners. Giveaways can also be won
when participants finish the course, and fun
beach activities will be set up as everyone awaits
to find out the top finishers. Contestants can be
ages 6 and up, however children between 6-14
of age must be on a paddle craft accompanied
with an adult. Registration is now open and can
be found on the event website at www.paddle4thepool.com. Participants may also register the
day of the event at Ferry Beach from 8 a.m. – 10
a.m. Cost is $65 per watercraft if registered by
Aug. 12, and $75 after. All proceeds benefit the
Charlevoix Area Community Pool. Contestants
will paddle between 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
All Summer
Friday & Saturday Bus Service
Charlevoix County Transit will be adding service
starting at 6 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. on Friday and
Saturday nights starting on Boyne Thunder
weekend and continuing through the summer.
There will be pick-up locations downtown with
service throughout Boyne City, including a service perimeter that encompasses Walloon Lake,
Young State Park, Advance, Boyne Mountain
and Bluegreen. Call (231) 582-6900 to arrange
for service.
Sept. 8
Boyne volunteers honored
Are you one of Boyne City’s many community
volunteers? Meet us downtown for a Community Gratitude Dinner hosted by Boyne City Main
Street and local service clubs from 6 to 8 p.m. on
Thursday Sept. 8.
ONGOING EVENTS
Boyne Food Pantry
Good Neighbors Food Pantry in Boyne City has
extended its hours. The food pantry is now open
from 10 a.m. to noon and 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
every Tuesday. More info at (231) 497-8677 or
e-mail them at goodneighborsboyne@gmail.
com. The food pantry is located at 624 State St.
in Boyne City. Donations may be sent to Good
Neighbors Food Pantry, PO Box 35, Boyne City,
MI 49712.
ongoing at boyne library
REFERENCE & TECH DEPT
To better serve our patrons, the Boyne District Library is committed to offering a comprehensive
program of reference and technology classes and
services intended to address patron reference
and technology needs and interests. Patrons
have access to a staff member specifically trained
to help with reference and technology questions.
Appointment request forms are available at the
circulation desk. Walk in service may be available,
depending on librarian’s schedule.
Technology Programs & Classes:
Tech Café – Bring in your devices (cell phones,
tables, laptops) and we will help get you started.
Basic computer and digital skills will be presented. Meets weekly on Wednesdays, 10-11am in
the BDL Conference Room.
Tech Academy – You can become computer
savvy in no time! Get step by step instructions in
a variety of basic computer functions, as well as
more advanced software applications. Beginners
and proficient computer users can improve their
skills in a different course each session. See BDL
calendar for upcoming sessions. Pre-registration
appreciated, but not required. Meets 1st Tuesday
of the month 10-11am, and 1st and 3rd Thursdays, 6-7pm in the Conference Room.
Tech Support Group - Intended for patrons
with school-age children (although all are welcome), this group will discuss ways to allow use
of technology within family units, while at the
same time protecting children from overuse and
unsafe situations. Discussions will include ways
to address cyberbullying, digital citizenship, and
understanding one’s digital footprint. Other topics may include how technology can help spark
a child’s curiosity & imagination, and how to use
technology to create fun family activities. Meets
2nd Thursday of the month at 10-11am, and also
6-7pm in the Community Room.
Special Technology Classes – Participants
can choose from a schedule of classes including
3D design, online learning, buying and selling
online, and more. Pre-registration required. See
BDL calendar for upcoming sessions. Meets 4th
Thursday of the month, 6-7pm in the Community Room.
User Survey - To help us address your technological or reference needs, please complete
our Technology Survey online at http://goo.gl/
forms/boQho2YNWMKkOJ1K2 or pick up a survey from the circulation desk. The above link is
also available on our website, click on the Reference link.
Boyne District Library is located at 201 East Main
St. in Boyne City. Call (231) 582-7861 for more
info or go to www.boynelibrary.org
AMERICAN LEGION Bingo
Tuesday Bingo Game - Boyne City American
Legion 302 South Lake St. 582-7811. Come join
your friends and neighbors for an inexpensive,
and maybe profitable, evening of fun, entertainment and relaxation. Play 28 games with
40 Bingos. All you need is a dobber, glue, and a
plastic mat as you play all paper plus Michigan
progressive jackpot. The start time 5:30 p.m.;
Done around 9:15 p.m.
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—COMMUNITY—
Never been to a star party?
Don’t miss the astronomical fun
Look Up!
What’s in the night sky?
By bryan shumaker
NASA/JPL Solar
System Ambassador
Top of the evening to you, my fellow star gazers!
The weather has been quite good,
although a few more clear nights
are always appreciated.
The problem is, they seem to come
during the time when the moon is
so bright it interferes with observing. Still, summer here in northern Michigan is clearly the best!
On August 6, 2012, the Mars
Rover “Curiosity” made a safe
landing.
The Magellan Radar Mapper arrived at Venus on Aug. 10, 1990.
On August 11, 1877, Asaph Hall
discovered the Martian moon Deimos, and on August 17, discovered the other moon of Mars—
Phobos.
Since Mars is the god of war
(Ares in Greek), the moons’
names mean “Terror” and Fear.”
Intriguingly, Jonathon Swift (who
wrote “Gulliver’s Travels”) wrote
in a fictional work that Mars had
two moons and even described
their approximate orbits—a full
121 years before they were actually discovered by American astronomer Asaph Hall at the U.S.
Naval Observatory.
The upcoming week should be a
good one.
The moon is New on August 2, so
viewing is at its best without the
moon’s glare.
The best meteor shower of the
year is clearly the Perseids—
which begins August 11 (just past
the lunar First Quarter) and lasts
for several days.
As you now know, the radiant
(the point where the meteors ap-
pear to originate from) is located
in the constellation of Perseus.
This constellation is seen in the
northern sky, appearing just below and to the left of the Big Dipper (Ursa Major).
The Perseid meteor shower occurs each year in August when the
Earth passes through a stream of
dust and debris left in the wake of
Comet Swift-Tuttle.
These stray bits of comet dust
slam into our atmosphere at approximately 30,000 mph, where
they burn up and create light
streaks across the sky. Comet
Swift-Tuttle has an especially
large nucleus--about 16 miles
across. Most comets have nuclei
that are less than 2 miles across.
The large nucleus probably led to
an especially large debris stream,
which is responsible for the especially good meteor show each
year. Grab a lawn chair or lounge,
dress appropriately and use insect repellent and just gaze in
the direction of this constellation
(check out its location on your
favorite planetarium program or
app).You may be able to see as
many as 100 meteors per hour at
the peak of the shower.
For best viewing, look to the sky
on Aug. 12 and 13 between 10:30
p.m. and 4:30 a.m.
The meteor shower will start
slow, but should gain steam after
midnight.
I’d like to remind you that an open
viewing session is held at Young
State Park (just 2 miles north of
Boyne City) every Wednesday
night in the summer, weather permitting. Several astronomy club
members will be there with telescopes and will give you a wonderful guided tour of the night
skies.
Also, his year’s Northern Michi-
gan Astronomy Club Star Party
will be held the evenings of July
28, 29 and 30 on the grounds of
the Wildwood Observatory.
All are welcome.
The Wildwood Observatory is located at 01825 Wildwood Heights
Road, Boyne City.
Check us out—Northern Michigan Astronomy Club—on Facebook, for the latest astro info.
Also, you should consider attending the Great Lakes Star Gaze
held annually in the Gladwin
area. It is ranked as one of the top
10 star parties in the USA.
This year it is Sept. 30 and Oct. 1.
More info online at
greatlakesstargaze.com
So, what exactly is a star party?
It’s really quite simple.
Amateur astronomers get together
for several days, camp, eat, socialize, and often stay up most of
the night viewing the sky.
It’s a great opportunity to see old
friends, make new ones, and see
what telescopes and equipment
other people are using.
Actually, it’s fun to attend with
no telescope of your own—you
spend much of the night going
from one telescope to another and
taking a peek.
Almost everyone is very glad
to let you take a look. If you are
looking to buy a scope, this is a
great opportunity to see all different ones being used.
The first star party?
It was held by Galileo in Venice
in 1609!
Major star parties nowadays are
“must attend” events.
For example, the Texas Star Party,
which takes place in May every
year, is held in the very dark skies
of Ft. Davis, Texas, and attracts so
many people that, for the last several years, a lottery has been held
just to obtain a campsite!
You do not need to stay all
night—just park at the front of
the venue in the designated area,
so when you do leave, your headlights don’t blind everyone.
Also, a red flashlight is a must—
you do not want to ruin someone’s
night vision with a bright light.
Red cellophane can be used to attach to the front of your flashlight.
A red balloon pulled over the front
of your flashlight works well, too.
Until next week, keep looking up,
and clear skies!
PICTURED: Picture is of the first
star party, held by Galileo in Venice, 1609
See five planets at Dark Sky
program in Boyne Falls
T
he Walloon Lake Association will host a star gazing program, Thursday Aug. 4 at 8 p.m. The event
will be held at the Postle Farm Preserve on Country
Club Road and feature stories inspired by the stars,
plus identification of the stars in the night sky over Walloon.
"When we gather on Aug. 4, we'll have the rare opportunity
to see all five planets visible to the naked eye at one time,
accompanied by a beautiful sliver of crescent Moon,” said
Mary Stewart Adams, Program Director of Emmet County’s
Dark Sky Park and guest speaker for the event.
“Because we'll meet a good hour before sunset, we'll have
plenty of opportunity to prepare ourselves with the story, the
science, and even the poetry of such a sight!”
Adams also noted the event is a homecoming for her.
This event is free and open to the public.
Please bring a blanket to lie on and consider bug spray.
Postle Farm Preserve is located at 1380 Country Club Road
in Boyne Falls. From Petoskey, follow US 131 South and
turn right on Country Club Road. Follow Country Club
Road; the preserve will be on the right. The entrance is a
circle drive with parking tucked behind trees. From Boyne
City, take M 75 north until you reach US 131 then take a left.
Proceed on US 131 North and take a left on Country Club
Road. Follow the above directions from there.
More info at www.walloon.org.
Munson Medical Offers
Bioresorbable Heart Device
Munson Medical Center recently became one of the first
100 hospitals in the nation to
receive bioresorbable scaffold
stent-like devices to treat patients with coronary artery disease. The device was recently
approved for use by the FDA.
The hospital’s Cardiac Catheterization Lab Medical
Director Nicklaus Slocum,
M.D., FACC, FSCAI, said being selected as one of the first
hospitals nationally to use the
device is an honor.
“Our interventional team was
involved in the clinical trial
that lead to this bioresorbable
stent being approved in the
U.S.,” he said.
Interventional Cardiologist
Kevin Clayton, D.O., FACC,
said the device is manufactured by Abbott Laboratories
and placed in the body similar
to a stent. And like a drugeluting metal stent, it releases
the drug everolimus to limit
growth of scar tissue. The bioresorbable scaffold is gradually absorbed by the body over
three years.
“It’s another option for treatment of patients with coronary
artery disease or coronary
stenosis,” Dr. Clayton said.
He was primary investigator
at the hospital for a year-long
research trial that nationally
saw 1,990 patients receive
the device, including patients
at Munson Medical Center.
Worldwide, 30,000 patients
have been part of studies related to the device.
Bioresorbable or bioabsorbable scaffold devices are
meant to reduce the body’s exposure to foreign substances
like polymers, which can trigger inflammation reactions.
Not every patient who requires percutaneous coronary
intervention will be eligible
for the stent due to several factors, including the size of the
blood vessel, Dr. Clayton said.
Abbott’s Absorb GT1 Bioresorbable Vascular Scaffold
System uses a type of bioplastic called poly L-lactide.
After absorption, four very
small platinum markers, like
ink dots, remain embedded in
walls of the artery, which allow cardiologists to identify
where the stent was originally
placed.
However, should the patient
require a future surgery, use
of the bioresorbable device
would allow a surgeon to sew
into that area, something not
possible with a metal stent.
Unlike metal stents, the bioresorbable scaffold will allow
blood vessels to expand during exercise and Dr. Clayton
said research about the benefits to patients will continue.
More information at
munsonhealthcare.org
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