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No. 317 - Vol. 7 - Issue 5
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Seek the Truth, Serve the Citizens
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Wednesday sept. 23, 2015
view, view, view
Teacher
contract
settled
‘Boyne on the Water’ concepts unveiled
Major theme: protect view of Lake Cvx
impressed with that and we continue to be impressed.”
Forest said the latest concepts are
Community ideas about the future not final, and that there is still a
of Boyne City’s waterfront have little time for people to share input
been turned into concepts which on this project.
could eventually become reality.
“We’re going to take in ideas over
Since late spring, city officials, the next three weeks or so … so it’s
community members and design really important to pay attention to
experts have been in distell your neighbors
en rau this and
cussions on a major arr
and
friends and colhe
planning process—
leagues, if they care
w
dubbed “Boyne
about this what’s
on the Water”—
in the final rethat
involves
port, the next
Peninsula Park,
three weeks are
Veterans Park,
really a crucial
Sunset Park and
time to get those
the 475 North
in,” Forest said.
Lake St. property,
After Oct. 6, the
which were greenideas will be further
lighted for PlacePlans
revised and a final
project help back in Janupresentation will be delivary.
ered on Nov. 17.
“Boyne City was one of the com- “Then, there will be a much longer
munities selected through a final report with a lot of implemencompetitive process … partially tation suggestions, how to fund
because you have such great team- this, how to make it happen, that
work here in Boyne between the we’ll be delivering late in the year/
various actors: the chamber, the around the new year,” Forest said.
school system, the city, the business Associate Professor of Landscape
community, the nonprofits, etc.,” Architecture at Michigan State
said Luke Forest of the Michigan University Warren Rauhe, who
Municipal League, who opened the headed the Michigan State UniverTuesday Sept. 15 meeting at Boyne
waterfront cont. pg 8
City High School. “We’re really
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Benjamin Gohs
news Editor
beth Gohs
staff writer
The Boyne
City Public
School System’s teacher contracts
have been
negotiated as
of Aug. 26,
said Boyne
City Public
peter moss
Schools Superintendent Peter Moss.
The one-year contracts include a
one-time stipend giving teachers
with healthcare benefits $100 and
teachers without healthcare benefits
$250.
“It was the type of thing where there
was no change in contract language,
working conditions or anything like
that—straight monetary considerations,” Moss said.
According to Moss, the teachers
made no concessions for this year’s
contract.
The local teacher’s union and the
Sculpture photo contest
Boyne City’s Walkabout Sculpture Committee is kicking off a photography contest open to all amateur or professional photographers to capture their favorite sculpture. Pictured is a sculpture
entitled “The Weight of Memory.” SEE STORY ‘PHOTO’ ON PG 4
contract cont. pg 4
sentenced
Facebook sexter sentenced for
accosting minor student; gets six
months jail; 36 months probation
1/3 of Michigan kids too fat
Free fitness program can help
Michigan has some of the highest
obesity rates in the nation, with
roughly a third of Michigan children considered overweight or
obese.
Close to home, the Northwest
Michigan region is significantly
high, but McLaren Northern Michigan is doing something about it.
“Our goal is to provide an effective solution for overweight children who have been unable to
make changes on their own,” said
Tanya Janes, Education Specialist
of Health and Wellness Services for
McLaren Northern Michigan.
The comprehensive, six-week
program called “FitKids360” is a
healthy lifestyle program developed to fight childhood obesity.
It combines basic education about
nutrition, behavior and exercise
with a wide range of physical activities, designed for kids ages 5 to
16 and their families.
“By focusing on the physical, mental, behavioral and nutritional aspects of healthy living, we can help
kids and their families enjoy longer, more active, happier, healthier
lives,” said Janes.
Free of charge, the program is led
by local health experts who communicate with primary care providers about long-term plans and
progress.
A nationwide problem
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
reports that 12.7 million of U.S.
children and adolescents aged 2 to
fitness cont. pg 5
lines, largely because Bolser had
no prior criminal history.
Judge Hayes noted that, in addition
to the jail time, Bolser had already
“paid a very severe price” and “incurred significant punishment.”
Michelle Deming, who was Bolser’s supervising teacher addressed
the court and said that Bolser,
“abused the privilege and gift” it is
to work with students. She pointed
out that Bolser was only four weeks
court cont. pg 5
Barn-raising party
Grandvue fund-raiser for terrace & park
East Jordan’s Grandvue Medical
Care Facility is hosting an oldfashioned barn-raising fund-raiser
to help fund several new projects.
The party—open to everyone—is
from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday
Oct. 3, at the Boyne City Eagles
Club, located at 106 River St. in
Boyne City.
“People should attend the fundraiser because it should be a lot of
fun,” said Jane Korthase, Human
Resources Director at Grandvue.
“Music will be provided by Vasco
Zucchiatti, Full Circle Band and
Tim’s DJ Service. The fund-raising committee has been receiving donations from businesses
throughout Charlevoix County
and beyond, and the silent auction
should appeal to a wide variety of
interests.”
Tickets at the door are $8 and $6
in advance.
The event will feature live music,
a 50/50 drawing, a silent auction,
cash bar, food and more!
According to event officials, begrandvue cont. pg 9
“Rock & Roll Realtor”
Mark D. Kowalske
(231) 675-3721 • markkowalske.com
File photo
BENJAMIN WALTER BOLSER
BOYNEGAZETTE.COM
The weight
is killing us
On Friday Sept. 18, in the 33rd Circuit Court, Judge Roy C. Hayes, III
sentenced Benjamin Walter Bolser,
25, East Jordan, to six months in
jail and 36 months on probation
following his guilty plea to a charge
of accosting a minor.
Bolser admitted sending Facebook messages soliciting sex from
a 15-year-old Boyne City High
School student while he was a student teacher there.
The six-month sentence was at the
high end of the sentencing guide-
Page 2 • Boyne City Gazette • Sept. 23, 2015
—opinions—
Congressman Dan Benishek’s Planned Parenthood
vote doesn’t represent his constituents ... or reality
This
past
week, aside
from deciding not to
run for another term
in the US
House
of
Representatives, Dr.
Dan Benchris faulknor
ishek helped
‘two cents’
write, and
voted for,
the “Defund Planned Parent Act of
2015.”
He cited recent reports of illegal tissue sales from fetuses.
This, of course, comes after several
videos were released and spread
like wildfire.
One (the one you might have heard
Republican Candidate Carly Fiorina incorrectly describe during a
recent debate) shows a woman talking about seeing an aborted fetus in
a pathology lab.
This went alongside an image of a
person holding a fetus, but turned
out to be taken from the blog of a
woman who miscarried at 19 weeks
and posted the image.
Another video shows Planned Parenthood Executive Dr. Deborah
Nucatola allegedly discussing the
sale of fetal organs with undercovers posing as buyers.
Of course, what you might not have
seen is the portion in which she
states that they chose not to get involved.
The video was selectively edited.
So, that brings me to the first in a series of questions to G.O.P. lawmakers, specifically Dr. Dan Benishek.
#1 – Why are legislators basing
even a small part of their decision
on videos that were proven to be
untrue?
Next, we have the fact that these
lawmakers believe they are voting in the way their constituencies
would support.
In other words, if they voted for this
bill, they should be confident that
this is what the people they represent would wish.
After all, Dr. Benishek isn’t in the
house to represent himself, he is
there to represent you, me, and over
705,000 other Americans.
And, yet, it’s becoming clear that
their vote isn’t actually in line with
public opinion.
A poll released by Reuters within
the past month showed that 54 percent of respondents said they specifically supported federal funding
of Planned Parenthood, and even
more to the point, only 26 percent
specifically opposed it. In fact, a recent poll by the Wall Street Journal
shows Planned Parenthood with 45
percent positive views.
This is held up next to the Republican Party itself with only a 28 percent approval rating.
This brings me to my second question.
#2 – Why did you vote to defund
something the majority of Americans appear to be in favor of?
And my third and final question
brings me to our little area.
You’ve all seen that house-looking
building on the way into Petoskey,
and we all know it’s Planned Parenthood.
Guess what?
They don’t do abortions.
If they get de-funded, we will have
a hard time getting certain services.
For example, women needing an
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affordable pap smear or testing for
other reproductive health problems
might be out of luck.
The young and newly married
woman down the street might struggle getting certain vaccines.
So my third and final question is
pretty obvious at this point.
#3 – Why are you voting against
something you know very little
about?
Overall, the G.O.P. Lawmakers
made a huge decision based on misinformation and by listening to the
public hype. But, there is hope for a
recovery from this one.
The bill hasn’t passed the U.S. Senate yet.
Sen. Gary Peters at (202) 224-6221
and Senator Debbie Stabenow at
(202) 224-4822 still need to vote.
If you have an opinion, they are
there to listen.
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QUOTE
OF THE
WEEK
“Nothing is more
deceitful than the
appearance of humility. It is often
only carelessness of
opinion, and sometimes an indirect
boast.”
—jane austen
Monday, September 7
0515 Assisted EMS in the 800
block of S Park St.
0925 Report of two small children crawling in and out of the
window in the 1400 block of
Pleasant Av
1004 Distempered raccoon in
the 800 block of Thompson St.
1017 MDOP and Trespass complaint on Stewart St.
1145 Report of suspicious activity and vehicle in the 400 block
of N Lake St.
1150 Another distempered raccoon in the 300 block of E Division St.
1339 Possible violation of a no
contact order in the 300 block of
E Division St.
1445 Report of two dogs running at large near First and Ann.
1555 Found child in the 400
block of N Lake St.
1617 Vehicle unlock at Van Dam
boat works.
1852 Assist EMS in the 300
block of E Division St
2121 Fireworks complaint at
Jefferson & North.
block of E Division St
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 8
0333 Served subject with No
Trespass Order on Stewart St.
0425 Suspicious situation in the
1000 block of Boyne Av
0851 Assist subject with removal of vehicle from construction
site on Front St
0854 Tennis rackets left outside
door of city hall over the weekend.
0933 Report of barking dog on
Line St.
1005 Ongoing noise complaint
Sept. 23, 2015 • Boyne City Gazette • Page 3
—the law—
on W Main St.
1023 Report of telephone scam
in the 300 block of N East St
1255 Private property damage
accident in the 400 block of N
Lake St
1333 Assist Sheriff Dept on
Fontenoy St
1408 Report of missing laptop
from the 1100 block of N Lake
St.
1942 Gasoline drive off from
the 1300 block of Boyne Av.
Made contact with driver, will
go back and pay.
2057 Report of a suspicious vehicle on the airport. It was us.
2116 Assist Sheriff Dept with
disturbance on Pleasant Valley
near Davis.
2145 Overdue motorist reported
from the 400 block of Bay St.
Located subject at Lake/North
enroute home.
2239 Citation issued for speed
on Lake St near Lower Lake
Wednesday, September 9
accident at Thumb Lake and
Standard Lake Rd
0930 Report of a golden running
at large in the Industrial Park
suspicious vehicle at Fontenoy
and Chatelet.
1031 Report of Domestic violence in the 800 block of West
St. One subject arrested.
1314 Report of lost set of keys
near the waterfront
1518 Personal injury accident in
the 1300 block of Boyne Av
1758 Barking dog complaint on
Line St.
2019 Driving complaint from
the 400 block of N Lake St.
2035 Arrested subject for
DWLS on Lake near North St.
Thursday, September 10
0129 Felonious assault on W
Main St. Arrested one subject.
block of Vogel St
1041 Report of broken glass in
the road at Water and Park.
1245 Civil complaint on W
main St
1355 Suspicious situation reported in the 400 block of E Division.
1545 Report of vehicle parked
in Fire lane in the 400 block of
N Lake St
1505 Found driver’s license
dropped off at PD.
1700 Salvage Vehicle Inspection
1721 Assisted EMS at the Water
Street docks.
1813 Alarm in the 300 block of
E Water St
1826 Request for welfare check
in the 300 block of E Division
St
1937 911 check in the 700 block
of Spring St.
Friday, September 11
0800 Report of possible phone
scam from E Main St
0850 Report of lost cell phone
between the waterfront and Jefferson St last night.
1152 Arrested subject for OUID
near the 500 block of N Lake St.
1319 Report of lost keys.
1459 Littering complaint from
North St
1605 Report of smoke rolling out of the old theatre. Just
cleaning.
1612 Civil complaint on Jersey
Street.
1716 Property damage accident
at Park and Main.
1740 Civil complaint on Jersey
escalated to threats complaint
1833 Citation issued for fail to
yield at stop sign at Water and
East.
2200 Vehicle unlock in the 400
block of Hannah.
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 12
block of E Division St.
0618 Assist Sheriff Dept in the
300 block of N Lake St.
0837 Alarm in the 300 block of
N Lake St.
accident near Young State Park.
1058 Report of a Saint Bernard
standing in Pleasant Ave. near
the city limits.
1240 Dispatched another Raccoon in the 100 block of W Ann.
block of Vogel.
1618 Report of refrigerator left
beside road at State St and East.
Caller concerned that kids will
get in it and be stuck there
1705 Gasoline drive off from
the 1300 block of Boyne Av
block of S. Park St.
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 13
block of Silver St.
0218 Removed a shopping cart
from the roadway in the 400
block of N Lake St.
1201 Animal complaint in the
900 block of Second St.
1214 Animal complaint at Second and Division.
1925 Suspicious subject at East
S and Bailey St.
2017 Report of dog running at
large in the 300 block of N Park
St.
2203 911 hang up in the 600
block of State St.
Charlevoix COUNTY SEVEN-DAY WEATHER FORECAST
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ALL PUZZLE SOLUTIONS ON PAGE 10
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From pg. 1
Boyne City’s Walkabout Sculpture
Committee is kicking off a photography contest open to all amateur or
professional photographers to capture their favorite sculpture and post
it on the Boyne City Main Street
Facebook page.
The photo contest will run from
now until Nov. 1, with the winner
announced and recognized at the
June 2016 Artist Reception.
The winner will be chosen by the
Walkabout Committee and will
receive a cash prize of $100 in
addition to recognition at an artist reception.
The June installation of the
Walkabout Sculpture Show with
eight beautiful sculptures in and
around downtown Boyne City
has created a local buzz.
Event organizer and local sculptor Martha Sulfridge said,
“Bringing art to the out of doors
where it can be enjoyed in tandem with our already beautiful
landscape of parks, and rivers and
lakes, has added another wonderful dimension to our downtown
vibrancy.”
Six of the original works are
travelling pieces on loan for one
year from artists throughout the
state of Michigan, showcasing
—top stories—
the bond among art, nature and
observer.
Ann Gildner, Cheboygan resident who created the “Becca
Triumphs” sculpture, said, “The
Walkabout Sculpture Show is
enjoyed by all because it is outdoors. Many people never go to a
museum or galleries, but to take
a nice walk around town and see
artwork displayed reaches out to
a wide range of people of many
diverse backgrounds and ages.
Art happens. All you have to do
is show up or just look around. I
am pleased to be a part of this art
display for all to enjoy.”
The Walkabout Committee is
also encouraging people to vote
for their favorite sculpture either
online at www.walkaboutsculptureshow.com or by picking up
a brochure at nearly any downtown Boyne City business, taking a tour of the pieces and completing the ballot.
The People's Choice Award of a
$1,000 will be presented to the
winning artist at the culmination
of the show in June, 2016.
This year's sculpture artists
include Paul Nilsson of Williamston and creator of “Icicle
Blue.” He commented: “Boyne
has taken the initiative to enhance
its sense of place-making for its
citizens and visitors through the
Art Walkabout. I feel fortunate
that my work was selected to
represent your community in a
town that is the essence of pristine northern Michigan beauty.”
Mark Chatterley of Williamston
and creator of “Weight of Memory” said, “What a beautiful setting to show off the art work.”
Doug Melvin of Boyne City and
creator of ‘Red Angus’ said “It
has been an honor to be associated with the show - anything
that further enhances the growing reputation of Boyne City as
a great community to live in and
as a favorite destination for visitors. “
Other featured artists featured include Peter Griz of Oxford with
“Sculpture in Motion” and Wally Barkley of Boyne City with
“Draco Viewer.”
Walkabout Committee member
Becky Harris noted that “The
exhibits are life size to monument presentations, realistic to
abstract, metal, clay, steel, iron
and granite.
The goal is to create a new and
fresh show each year and expand
the tour to include more sculptures and artists from around
the country. Thousands of local
residents, visitors, patrons, gallery owners, collectors and art
enthusiasts will have the opportunity over the year to admire
the sculptures while taking in
our wonderful area, thanks to the
generosity of our sponsors and
courtesy PHOTO
Pictured is the sculpture entitled “Becca Triumphs.”
grantor,” said Harris.
The show is free and accessible
to all viewers 24 hours a day.
All the featured art works are for
sale.
Anyone interested in purchasing
a piece or finding out more about
the photo contest may contact the
Boyne City Main Street office at
582-9009, [email protected] or visit www.walkaboutsculptureshow.com.
• Senate Bill 306, Authorize
joining Balanced Budget Compact: Passed 26 to 11 in the Senate
To authorize Michigan’s membership in a “Compact for a Balanced Budget.”
This would use the device of a
multistate compact to submit an
application to Congress calling
for an Article V “convention to
propose amendments to the U.S.
Constitution,” limited to proposing an amendment prohibiting Congress from increasing
the national debt unless a majority of state legislatures approve.
37 Sen. Wayne SchmidtR - Traverse City Y
inability to do the job.
This is the former Detroit “Recorders Court,” and the law that
replaced it with the 36th district
court permitted the current bailiffs to keep their jobs for life
and not be replaced except for
malfeasance, even if the individual is no longer capable of
doing the job.
105 Rep. Triston Cole R Mancelona Y
contract
From pg. 1
Boyne City Public Schools Board
of Education agreed on a one-year
contract again, Moss said, because
of the school’s financial situation
through the past year.
However, Moss said the school has
begun this year with a 10 percent
equity fund—a requirement per
board policy.
“I think it’s a fair settlement and we
made some tough cuts and we were
fortunate that we had six retirees
this year,” said Moss. “And, we had
three other employees that decided
to move on.”
New contract negotiations will
commence again next spring. Moss
said they will see where they end
this year and move forward from
there.
“We kind of had an idea of where
we stood for this year and we just
agreed to come back to the table
next spring,” Moss said, adding that
next year’s negotiations will depend
heavily on what condition the district is in financially... “We can bargain from there.”
Student Harvest Days
The Flywheelers are hosting the 19th Annual Student Harvest Days,
which began Monday Sept. 21, and will continue through Thursday
Sept. 24, at the club’s show ground on U.S. 131, just north of Boyne Falls.
Nearly 1,200 students, 60 teachers, and 130 chaperones from 34 schools
in Northern Michigan have been invited to attend this educational program. One of the featured events is the Kurburski Chair Caning demonstration. The Kurburski’s have been explaining the process of caning
chairs since the first program 18 years ago.
JRAC honors four members
Four special people were lauded for
their contributions to the arts and to
the mission of the Jordan River Arts
Council during the Annual Meeting
on Sunday, Sept. 13.
Honorees included Betty Beeby (in
memoriam), Peggy Midener, Don
Smith and Bonnie Staffel.
The meeting took place on the new
patio and in native plant garden area
at the arts council in East Jordan.
Bonnie Staffel and Don Smith and
family attended along with approximately 50 arts council members.
• Betty Beeby who passed away in
August was remembered for her
dedication to the next generation of
artists.
She provided, through the Arts
Council, 22 scholarships to high
school graduates wanting to continue their education in the arts.
courtesy photo
More than the monetary amounts
of the awards, Betty inspired the
scholarship recipients by personally
meeting with each of them.
Her lifelong accomplishments as an
artist, her exuberant personality and
her passion for the artistic life influenced many through the years.
• Longtime Jordan River Arts Council supporter, Peggy Midener was
recognized for her wise contributions as a board member for both
JRAC and the Crooked Tree Arts
Council as well as for her career as
an artist and faculty member of the
Center for Creative Studies.
It was announced that Midener has
been designated as Board Member
Emeritus for the Jordan River Arts
Council.
• Board Members expressed their
gratitude to Mr. Don Smith for his
generous gift of the new patio area at
JRAC given in memory of his artist
wife Connie.
When completed, this lovely area
in front of the Arts Center will provide a place for people to gather in
quiet contemplation or as a space for
events such as the ice cream social
that preceded Sunday’s meeting.
• Artist Bonnie Staffel, who 50 years
ago established one of the first artist
studios in the area and was influential in the development of the arts
culture of Northwest Michigan, was
also celebrated.
Bonnie is a nationally known potter
whose works in stoneware and porcelain are held in many collections.
She has been a teacher and arts
school administrator and continues to make pottery in her home in
Charlevoix.
The regular business meeting then
followed with the election of board
members:
• Senate Bill 281, Repeal 36th
district court bailiff’s “job for
life” law: Passed 67 to 36 in the
House
To allow a bailiff of the 36th
district court to be dismissed for
• Senate Bill 134, Spend more
on government preschool programs: Passed 99 to 2 in the
House
To authorize spending an additional $4.35 million on government preschool programs in the
fiscal year that begins Oct. 1.
105 Rep. Triston Cole R Mancelona Y
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Y = Yes, N = No, X = Not Voting
courtesy PHOTO
Art patrons gather on the newly constructed patio at the Jordan River
Arts Council’s annual meeting.
Sharon Gardner, Karen Kimmell,
Yasmin Richmond, Karen Walker,
Sylvia Walworth to three year terms
and Katie Mcleod to fulfill a vacancy until 2017.
They join existing board members
Nancy Carey, Jane Diller, Howard
Ellis, Nelson Ogden, John Stevens,
Cynthia Tschudy, Barbara Young,
and Judy Wagner-Worgess.
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ACCEPTING BIDS
SNOW REMOVAL
Wilson Township is now accepting bids
for SNOW REMOVAL at the township
hall/park for the 2015 – 2016 Winter
Season. The hall is located at 02530
Fall Park Road, Boyne City, MI 49712.
Bids will be opened during the Wilson
Township Board of Trustees meeting on
Wednesday, October 14, 2015, 6:00 PM.
Eligible bids must be received by Tuesday, October 13, 2015. For questions
regarding bid specifications, please contact Todd Sorenson, Township Supervisor, phone (231) 582-7122. Mail bids to
the following address:
Wilson Township
ATTN: SNOW REMOVAL BID
P.O. Box 447
Boyne City, MI 49712
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court
From pg. 1
away from having his teaching
certificate at the time his actions
came to light.
According to his attorney and
Judge Hayes, Bolser has now been
dismissed from the Central Michigan University teaching program
and is at risk of losing his four years
of college credit earned there.
He is on the Michigan sex offender
registry for a 25-year period as a
result of his conviction.
“The sex offender registration is
the most important aspect of this
conviction, in my opinion,” Charlevoix County Prosecuting Attorney Allen Telgenhof said.
“That will ensure that the defendant is not able to teach or work
with children anywhere. That is
the best way to protect the public.”
Judge Hayes said that it appeared
that Bolser had engaged in predatory behavior seeking out vulnerable potential victims and the only
reason physical contact had not
occurred was because the victims
had rejected his requests.
“It is truly unfortunate that at least
in the beginning of this prosecution, it was the victim who was being blamed,” Telgenhof said.
“The defendant was a popular figure at BCHS and some chose to
place responsibility for his firing
on her. She was a child and she
wasn’t the one responsible for the
defendant’s actions or the consequences. She never wanted to be
—top stories—
in the spotlight or to see him punished, he is the one who brought all
of this on.”
• Also last Friday, in the 33rd Circuit Court, Jesse James Johnson,
27, of East Jordan, was sentenced
to 18 months to 15 years in prison on a charge of second degree
home invasion. Johnson pleaded
guilty on July 24 to the charge,
admitting that he broke into two
homes in Hudson Township looking for food or drugs to steal. The
second home invasion charge was
dismissed as part of the plea agreement. Johnson was ordered to pay
restitution to both homeowners totaling $1,899.03.
• Also Travis Jon Nelson, 25, of
Boyne City, was sentenced to 24
months on probation including six
months of jail time to be served
immediately and three months
held in abeyance. Nelson pleaded
no contest to carrying a weapon
with unlawful intent on June 2,
2015 in Bay Township.
Nelson put a gun to his own head
then fired into the air several times
while intoxicated. He also called
911 and threatened police officers.
Before officers arrived on the
scene, family members were able
to subdue Nelson without incident.
• Trevor James Blackwell, 23,
of Charlevoix, was also sentenced
to six months in jail, with credit
for 111 days already served, on a
charge of possession of marijuana.
Blackwell was stopped by officers
due to outstanding arrest warrants.
When he was taken into custody,
he was found to have marijuana in
his vehicle in a backpack.
Christmas comes early
courtesy photo
The Boyne City Eagles FOE 1583 has raised money and toys for the
Northern Knights M/C. This 28th year of the annual toy run, the Eagles Club gave them $750 plus toys.
fitness
From pg. 1
19 are obese.
Obesity is classified as Body Mass
Index (BMI) above the 95th percentile.
REASON FOR ACTION
CDC reports that the obesity percentage among United States children aged 6 to 11 increased from 7
percent in 1980 to nearly 18 percent
in 2012.
Similarly, the percentage of adolescents aged 12 to 19 years who were
obese increased from 5 percent to
nearly 21 percent over the same period.
Obesity rates are high within certain racial and ethnic groups and
those most commonly found in
lower socioeconomic groups.
“Unfortunately, low-income children are the ones most likely to derive their calories from processed
foods, which are relatively inexpensive, yet high in fatty meats,
unhealthy carbohydrates, excess
sodium, and refined sugars,” said
Betsy Pollock-Tiedeck, RN, CDE,
Certified Diabetes Educator and
Registered Dietitian at McLaren
Northern Michigan.
“And, these children are also the
least likely to have adequate daily
exercise.”
Obesity is a serious condition, and
children won’t “grow out of it,”
explains Pediatric Physician Claudio Duarte, MD, of Alcona Health
Center at McLaren Northern Michigan-Cheboygan Campus.
“Without proactive early childhood
interventions and incorporation of
long-term healthy lifestyle habits, obese children are much more
likely to stay obese right into adulthood,” said Duarte.
On the contrary, obesity sets the
stage for a lifetime of accumulating
health problems.
“The associated health risks are
enormous: stroke, chronic diseases
such as heart disease, hypertension,
type 2 diabetes, and some cancers
are much more prevalent.” said Dr.
Duarte.
But problems go beyond physical
health.
Social and mental complications
include stress and anxiety, poor
self-esteem and depression, bullying and victimization, and behavior
and learning problems.
A GLIMMER OF HOPE
Through education and awareness
initiatives, obesity rates among preschool-aged children (under age 5)
are decreasing.
However, CDC data shows that 1 in
8 preschoolers in the United States
are still categorized as obese.
Given the high obesity rates within its 22-county service region,
McLaren Northern Michigan has
made a dedicated commitment to
address the issue by offering dietary and wellness programs, diabetes education, fitness classes, and
FitKids360, an innovative program
for children with a body mass index
of 85 percent or higher.
Dr. Duarte is cautiously hopeful.
“Every small change, every single
effort will add up,” he said. “But,
we must be diligent, because the
problem will not fix itself.”
Six-week FitKids360 sessions occur in the fall, winter, and spring
with one session schedule to begin
this fall.
Those interested in participating
should contact their primary care
provider, school nurse, or McLaren
Northern Michigan at (800) 2486777. Related health information
and wellness program details can
be found at northernhealth.org.
The Leadership Charlevoix County
class of 2016 is pictured: (front,
from left) John Cool, Carrie Titus,
Ashley Sonnevil, Alissa Post, Charity Gee, (middle row) Lisa Meyer,
Kim Altobello, Kristen Spears,
Nikki Skrocki, Devin Butterbrodt,
Heather Jackson, (back row) Lianne
Hagerman, Clif Porter, Barb Brooks,
Jeff Minkwic, Jenn McAndrew, Hannah Sanderson, Randall Sutton and
Molly Hauxwell-Currier.
courtesy PHOTO
New class of community leaders
begins with Beaver Island retreat
Leadership Charlevoix County
kicked off its fifth year with a teambuilding retreat for the 19 class
members on Beaver Island on Sept.
13 and 14.
Before boarding the Beaver Island
Boat Company ferry, the class
kicked off their retreat at the Charlevoix Public Library with teambuilding and personality profiles
led by Karen Marietti from Camp
Daggett.
Once on the island, the class took in
the sights, sounds and places of interest for the next day-and-a-half, including an overnight stay and tour at
the CMU Biological Center, visits to
the Community Center, the Mormon
Print Shop, Little Sand Bay, the Beaver Island Transfer Station, Beaver
Island Community Schools, Beaver
Island Health Center, Beaver Island
Chamber of Commerce, and Welke
Airways/Air Ambulance Service.
“This is a great group of people,”
said Kendall Hayes, Program Coordinator for Leadership Charlevoix
County.
“They have already bonded so well
and bring a lot of enthusiasm to this
year’s program. I can’t wait to see
how this year evolves and what
these participants will bring to the
table as future leaders of Charlevoix
County.”
Leadership Charlevoix County is a
collaborative program of the Boyne
City, Charlevoix and East Jordan
Area Chambers of Commerce.
Over the next nine months, participants will take part in sessions
involving our Community Governmental Structure; Ethics, Culture
and Philanthropy; Economic Development; Education; Health and
Human Services; and Environment
and Natural Resources.
The class will also learn “hands
on” leadership skills
including
public
presentations,
how to run a
meeting, grant
writing, and
conflict resolution.
“The goal of
Leadership
Charlevoix
County is to
develop the skills
of potential leaders
within our community
who currently work or reside within
Charlevoix County,” said LCC
Board President Dianne Litzenburger.
“Our participants are hand-picked
by Charlevoix County businesses
and our Chambers of Commerce
as potential board members, city
council members, elected officials,
and business owners who will direct the future of our community.
This is a huge opportunity for both
the participants and Charlevoix
County.”
LCC class members will also collaborate throughout the year on a
community service project.
The project, chosen by the class,
must meet a community need,
and be completed within the nine
months of the LCC class program.
For the first time this year, LCC
asked for “Requests for Proposals”
from community agencies for consideration by the leadershp class.
So far, six proposals have been
submitted for consideration.
This year’s leadership
class
consists of 19
members:
Kim Altobello, Boyne
Area Chamber;
Barb
Brooks, City
of Boyne City;
Devin
Butterbrodt, Classic Instruments; John Cool, Charlevoix State Bank; Charity Gee,
Great Lakes Energy; Liane Hagerman, Health Dept. of Northwest
Michigan; Molly Hauxwell-Currier, Boyne City Public Schools;
Heather Jackson, City of East Jordan; Jenn McAndrew, Boyne Coop True Value; Lisa Meyer, Charlevoix Public Schools; Jeff Minkwic,
Boyne Mountain; Clif Porter, Cannonball, LLC; Alissa Post, Castle
Farms; Hannah Sanderson, Northern Michigan Review (Charlevoix Courier); Nikki Skrocki, The
Insurance Shop; Ashley Sonnevil,
Charlevoix Area Hospital; Kristen
Spears, RE/MAX Boyne; Randall
Sutton, Boyne Mountain; and Carrie Titus, 4Front Credit Union.
—Faith & Memorial—
Obituary
bernard hansen
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bernard hansen
Bernard “Ben” Leroy Hansen
July 16, 1955 - Sept. 14, 2015
Bernard “Ben” Leroy Hansen, 60
of Traverse City, died from Bladder Cancer on Monday, Sept. 14,
2015.
He was born on July 16, 1955 in
Traverse City the son of Bernard
L. Sr. and Rita (Crouch) Hansen.
Ben previously worked with the
City of Frankfort, Habitat for Humanity in Mexico, Interlochen
State Park and Joyful Noise Daycare with his wife.
He enjoyed watching and was a
big fan of the Detroit Tigers.
He championed lots of causes,
was a strong activist for Psychiatric Survivors and worked to rid
the Traverse City community of
Fluoride in the drinking water.
He was the creator of Bonkers Institute.org.
Ben is survived by his wife,
Christine M. Bazzett, they were
married on October 7, 2007 in
Traverse City; mother, Rita L.
Hansen; step-daughters, Roselyn (Jeff) Godin and Elizabeth
(Nate) Ludwig; grandchildren,
Collin, Mary , Aaron, Mason and
Annamay; his special nephews,
Edward (Angelus) Hansen and
Corey (Chelsea) Hansen; special
niece, Jennifer (Trevor) Poole and
great-niece Katey Hodges.
He is preceded in death by his father, Bernard Hansen and brother,
Edward ‘Ward’ Hansen.
A Celebration of his life was held
Sunday September 20, 2015 at the
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse.
Ben requested Memorial Contributions be made to his wife,
Christine to help with future expense. You may contribute at
http://www.gofundme.com/hansenmemorial. Please visit Ben’s
webpage at www.lifestorytc.com
to sign the guest book and share
a message.
The family chose Life Story Funeral Home, Traverse City.
Boyne Valley Catholic upcoming events
The Boyne Valley Catholic Community is offering many opportunities to enrich your prayer life and
spirituality beginning September
27th the Twenty-Sixth week in Ordinary Time:
Activities during the week of September 27th include:
• Weekly Mass: Daily mass will
be held on Tuesday and Wednesday at 8:00 am at St. Augustine in
Boyne Falls, and on Thursday and
Friday at St. Matthew's in Boyne
City.
• Men's Bible Study Group: The
group meets on Tuesday morning
at 6:45 am. at St. Matthew's. All
men of the faith community are invited to attend.
• Rite of Christian Initiation for
Adults: RCIA will meet on Monday evening at 6:00 pm in the
parish hall at St. Matthew's. The
RCIA process is for those who are
interested in learning more about
the Catholic faith to see if they
may want to become a member of
the church. For more information,
please call the parish office.
• Faith Formation and Youth Ministry: Sessions begin at 5:30 pm
at St. Matthew's. There will be a
special emphasis on the Year of
Mercy. All Pre-K though Senior
High youth are invited to attend.
• Little Rock Scripture Study:
Weekly sessions are held on Mondays at noon at St. Augustine The
group is studying “Eucharist in
Scripture”. Each session begins
at noon and the participants are
asked to bring a sack lunch. For
more information, please contact
Joann Gibes at 549-2876.
• Whole Community Catechesis:
This program beings on Sunday
October 4th at 5:30 pm at St. Matthews.
The focus for the season is on the
Spiritual and Corporal Works of
Mercy. Come and join us to learn
how you can become active in
your faith through participation in
one of the small groups that will
be focusing on the works of mercy.
This year we will be putting our
faith into action. All are invited
to attend.
Mass Schedule: Tuesday 9/29 at
St. Augustine at 8:00 am
Wednesday 9/30 at St. Augustine
at 8:00 am
Thursday 10/1 at St. Matthew's at
8:00 am
Friday 10/2 at St. Matthew's at
8:00 am
Communion Service at Grandvue
at 11:00 am
Mass at The Brook at 2:00 pm
Boyne Area Worship Opportunities
Community of Christ
777 Vogel St., Boyne City, 5825803; Church School-10 a.m.;
Morning worship-11 a.m.; Wed.
evening worship-7 p.m.; Computer
Lab open to the public; Mon-TuesWed. 4 to 5:30 p.m., Fri. 6-8 p.m.;
Pastor: Eleanor West; Asst Pastor:
Ron Fuller
service only. For questions concerning the EJ Campus, call 536-2299
or Walloon Campus 535-2288
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
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
Christ Lutheran Church
1250 Boyne Ave., Boyne City;
Sunday School-9:15 a.m.; Sunday Worship-8 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.;
Bible Studies Wed. 6:30-7:30
and Thurs. 10:00-11:30; Pastor
Peter Elliott-582-9301; Parsonage-582-7346; 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
Episcopal Church of Nativity
Nativity is located at 209 Main
Street, Boyne City. Please call 5825045 or visit episcopalboyne.com
for more information.
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.
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
231-582-7983.
Genesis Church
Genesis Boyne meets Sunday in
the Boyne City High School at 11
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
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
Seventh Day Adventist
228 E. Cedar St., Boyne City, 5820089; Pastor: E.J. Wolf
united methodist churches
• Boyne City UMC
324 South Park Street, Boyne City
10 am Sunday services
• Boyne Falls UMC
3057 Mill Street, Boyne Falls
• Horton Bay UMC
4961 Boyne City Road, Boyne City
Pastor of all three is Rev. Eun Sik
Poy
Office Hours 8 am-3 pm Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday Office
Phone 582.9776
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.,
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
www.walloonchurch.com.
Why People Leave Church
Insights and trends about the current state
of the church will be discussed at Lifetree
Café on Sunday, September 27 at 6:30 p.m.
The program, titled “Leaving God? Insights
From Those Who’ve Walked Away From
Church,” includes interviews with John
Bucher, an author, filmmaker, and screenwriter who was hurt by the church, and Dr.
Josh Packard, a professor and researcher at
the University of Northern Colorado.
“The reasons people are leaving are not
the same, but half of the people we talk
to can’t conceive of a church they’d come
back to, and a third say they’ll actively
discourage their children from going, too,”
said Packard.
Participants will also have the opportunity
to discuss their own personal experiences
with organized religion.
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 Julie Hasse
at 231-582-7983 or [email protected].
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Through community partnerships and a shared vision for the future, work
to keep downtown Boyne
City vibrant and successful
while preserving its historic heritage and supporting
Charlevoix Montessori Academy for
the Arts is looking for a High School
Science Teacher interested in working in an innovative, student-centered environment.
Send resume to School Director
Phoebe Gohs at [email protected].
Funding for Growth event
Finding Talent & Training Options
Free lunch and event
Marketing Assistance &
Locating New Markets
Tuesday Oct. 20, noon - 2 p.m. at
Odawa Hotel (not the casino), 1444
US 131, Petoskey
• Noon -12:30 p.m. - Lunch
• 12:30 -1 p.m. - Resource Partners
get to pitch their services
• 1 - 2 p.m. - Speak individually with
Don’t freak out
Dear Dave,
I started my own small bakery from home two years
ago, providing wedding
and specialty cakes.
I just found out I’m pregnant, and while my husband and I are really excited about the baby, we’re
worried about how we’ll
handle things after the baby
is here.
We both work long hours,
but we don’t make a lot of
money.
I made about $20,000
last year, and he currently
makes $35,000 working 60
to 70 hours a week.
Do you have any advice for
us now and after the baby
arrives?
Lindsay
Dear Lindsay,
Congratulations!
You’re going to be a mom,
and you’re running your
own business.
I think more than anything
you just need some good
business planning and time
management.
The good news is that you
have a little time on your
hands before the baby gets
here.
You can begin scheduling
things now and laying out
a plan.
If you get into a busy
time—say around wedding
season—you may want
to bring in a baby sitter or
some part-time help for
your business.
I don’t think I would do
daycare every day. You’re
probably not that busy 12
months out of the year or
even at the height of some
seasons yet.
Your husband also needs
some relief in the future.
Working those kinds of
hours, and bringing home
just $35,000 a year, is no
way to help support a family the way he would like,
I’m sure.
If his hours are going to
back down soon and his
income is going to go up,
that’s one thing. If not, he
needs to look into getting
some additional education,
making modifications to his
current career or finding another line of work.
With some careful and realistic planning on your end,
and him doing something to
make things better on his, a
lot of the stress will fall off.
Many people do the kind of
The majority of board
members should be business owners or building
owners within the DDA
district.
The board meets monthly
at 8:30 a.m. on the first
Act soon to close your insurance gap
science teacher needed
each resource partner
Contact the NLEA to register:
Tom Erhart, Business Retention &
Growth Northern Lakes Economic
Alliance at 1313 Boyne Ave., P.O.
Box 8 Boyne City, MI 49712. Or,
call 582-6482. E-mail Tom at tom@
northernlakes.net. Go to www.
northernlakes.net for more information.
This event furthers the NLEA’s mission of assisting entrepreneurs to
retain and create jobs in Antrim,
Charlevoix, Cheboygan, and Emmet
Counties in partnership with MSU
Extension, Networks Northwest,
MEDC, NCMC, Char-Em ISD and
Baker College.
sustainable projects.
The Boyne City Main
Street Program/Downtown
Development Authority is
governed by a nine-member board appointed by the
city commission.
Thursday of the month and
board terms are four years.
If interested, please visit
city hall or visit www.
cityofboynecity.com to fill
out an application.
Return completed application to City Hall, 319 N.
Lake Street by Dec. 14.
More information about
the Boyne City Main Street
Program at 582-9009 or
mainstreet@boynecity.
com
Boyne City Main Street’s
office is located at 112
South Park St., Suite F in
Boyne City
If you work for a fairly sizable company, you may be
entering your open enrollment season, when you can
add or adjust your employersponsored benefits.
While you probably should
review all your benefits, you
may want to pay special attention to your life insurance
to determine if you and your
family are adequately protected. How much life insurance
do you need? You may hear
that you require anywhere
from seven to 10 times your
things we’re talking about,
and it ends up being an
awesome experience. Just
sit down together, and talk
it through.
Help each other out, and
decide what it will take to
get where you want to be
as a family and with your
careers.
—Dave
Budget your
time, too!
Dear Dave,
I’m going to college next
year, and I’m pretty scared.
My older brother is smart,
but his grades aren’t too
good.
He says he can’t find time
to study and work. How do
people do it?
Justin
Dear Justin,
I’m glad you’re thinking
ahead, and trying to make
your college experience a
successful one. It’s really
just a matter of using your
time wisely. You know how
I always tell people to budget their money? You can
do the same kind of thing
with your time.
There are 24 hours in a day.
Set aside seven for sleep
and that leaves 17 hours.
Let’s say three meals combined takes three hours.
You’ve got 14 hours left. If
you’re in class for four or
five hours a day, that still
leaves you with about nine
hours. That’s plenty of time
during the week to study
hard, hang out with friends
a little and take care of
annual income in life insurance coverage, but this rule of
thumb might not be appropriate for everyone; the amount
of insurance you need will
depend on your individual
situation.
To help determine if a “gap”
exists between the amount of
insurance you have from your
employer and the amount you
need, your first step is to identify all those expenses that
your family would face alone
if you were gone. Here are
some to consider:
Ongoing income replacement
needs and living expenses
– If you were to pass away,
and your paychecks were to
stop, it would likely create a
gigantic hole in your family’s
finances. Adequate life insurance is necessary to replace
the loss of your future salary
and cover ongoing living expenses.
Mortgage – If you weren’t
around, and your income
were to disappear, would
your family still be able to remain in their home? Factor in
your mortgage in any calculation of life insurance needs.
Debts – Apart from your mortgage, what other debts do you
have? Car loan? Credit cards?
Perhaps even some old student loans? Even if you pass
away, these debts won’t all
disappear, especially if some
of them are in the names of
you and your spouse. Determine how much you pay each
month on all these debts and
include this figure in your life
insurance estimate.
Education – As you know,
higher
education
comes with some
high expenses:
Four years at
an in-state
public
school can
easily cost
upwards
of $80,000,
while
the
price tag can
be twice as much
for private schools.
And these costs may continue
rising. So, if you’ve always
planned to send your children
to college, you’d better pencil
in some big figures for your
life insurance calculations.
Emergency funds – It’s a
good idea for most people to
maintain an emergency fund
containing six to 12 months’
worth of living expenses,
with the money kept in a liquid account. This fund can
help with unexpected doctor’s bills, costly auto repairs
and so on. If you weren’t
there, could your family afford to contribute to such a
fund? Again, it’s something
to think about when you estimate your insurance needs.
Surviving spouse’s retirement – If you’re married,
your income may contribute
to your spouse’s ability to
put money away in a retirement account, such as
an IRA or 401(k).
If you’re gone,
your surviving spouse
might
well have
to
redirect those
funds to the
day-to-day
costs of running a household.
Therefore,
include
“surviving spouse’s retirement funds” as one more item
on your insurance estimate
worksheet.
As you can see, your absence
can jeopardize your family’s
ability to maintain both their
current lifestyle and their aspirations for the future. So,
take the time to figure out just
how much of an “insurance
gap” you face, and then consider options for filling it. It
will be time well spent.
This article was written by
Edward Jones for use by your
local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
other things. Then, you can
work weekends, and have
a little down time to relax,
study more and run errands.
I worked 40 hours week in
college, and I still graduated in four years with good
grades. You can do it, Justin!
—Dave
Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on
money and business. He has authored five
New York Times best-selling books. The Dave
Ramsey Show is heard by more than 8.5 million listeners each week on more than 550
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waterfront
From pg. 1
sity Design Team working on this
project, presented the Boyne waterfront concepts.
“As Luke said, this is not final,”
said Rauhe, who urged all community members to opine on the future
of Boyne’s waterfront.
Rauhe gave an overall schematic
look at the plan in addition to going
over the individual possibilities of
each park in the plan.
Public comments gathered in this
process include desire for support
facilities, year-round family activities, sustainable design practices
and one that Rauhe said was most
prominent.
“There was one comment that was
repeated over and over and over
again,” said Rauhe... “It was, very
simply, ‘views, views, views.’”
Rauhe said that emphasis on open
space and views of Lake Charlevoix were implemented in the latest
waterfront concepts.
Overview of each major space’s
475 North Lake Street
peninsula beach
sunset park
veterans park
potential future look
Peninsula Beach – Rauhe said there
are three or four major elements at
Peninsula Beach. He proposed an
open free play area for kids to play
or for an area to hold events. It also
has pretty much unrestricted views
to the water. Sitting areas for events
for different groups adjacent to the
parking lot would also be included.
A common denominator through
all four of the plans is that the designs are not corralled into the center of each park but laid out in a
more open design scheme with any
potential structures laid out on the
edges of the properties.
A boardwalk and interpretive education center could be used to “naturalize” the area.
Rauhe said a more neighborhoodoriented beach would be right for
Peninsula, while a more community-wide and much larger beach
would be right for the 475 North
Lake St. property.
“You have an opportunity, as you
move forward in the community, to
look at these plans ... in alternative
different ways,” said Rauhe, who
added that these were merely examples of ideas at this point.
Areas for basketball, volleyball, a
splash pad, a gazebo, open lawn,
sitting areas, and a promenade were
also proposed for Peninsula Beach.
Sunset Park – Major elements of this
park include maintaining its waterfront view, potential for the bridge
over the Boyne River to become
something very special with lrge
ornate railing upgrades, an area that
could feature street musicians or a
town crier, a sitting area adjacent to a
restroom facility, and a kayak launching facility that could be designed for
the physically challenged as well as
fully-abled users. Improved circulation is also key.
Rauhe reminded attendees that a
greater level of detail will be needed
once the final concepts are presented.
Veterans Park – A walkway system
would continue through the park
and along the water. No changes
were proposed to the ball-field.
Significant changes include the
suggestion to remove the current
playground and build a smaller one
adjacent to the pavilion. Also, an
expansion and enhancement of the
veterans memorial seemed to be a
popular idea.
A large green area for mega events
would be retained, parking would
be improved and more space would
be allotted for the Boyne City
Farmers Market.
“Each one of the parks needs to be
different in a very classic way,” said
Rauhe.
475 North Lake St. property – Major elements could include a bathing beach, natural parking lot watershed, boardwalk, shaded lawn
space, a children’s playground,
warming plaza with outdoor fireplace, a pedestrian promenade and
additional parking.
A splash pad, volleyball courts and
watershed or rain garden area were
also suggested.
Rauhe also said it is very important
to keep the character of the park in
line with the scale, materials and
context of what Boyne City is.
The approximately 60 people who
attended last week’s session then
broke into groups to discuss the
proposed concepts further. Their
input will be considered in the final
presentation.
“We’re also putting together a
much more detailed report that will
be delivered along with the final designs later on this year,” said Forest.
“And, I just wanted to give you a
sneak preview of some of the ideas
so that you can start thinking about
how to make these things happen,
because our purpose of being here
is not to just capture some ideas and
then go on our merry way and none
of them ever happen.”
He added, “We want there to be
momentum behind these and we
want some forethought about how
you get these things done.”
But, Forest said, those full details
were only being released to the
steering committee at this time.
The Boyne on the Water planning
sessions, which is part of the statewide PlacePlans community planning initiative, is funded by the MiPlace program that was instituted
by Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder.
A survey concerning the Boyne on
the Water planning process is online at https://www.surveymonkey.
com/r/boyne
grandvue
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cause the benefit is scheduled in
conjunction with Boyne City’s Harvest Festival, the committee used the
“barn-raising” theme to coordinate
and also bring to mind the image
of a community coming together to
achieve a goal—in this case, building the terrace and recreation Park.
“The project will consist of a greenhouse attached to the facility’s memory care community, three walking
paths of varying lengths, a barn for
small animals and woodworking activities, a tranquil water feature with
pond, a picnic pavilion, a horseshoe
pit and playground,” Korthase said.
The total estimated cost of the project is $650,000, and the greenhouse
construction is planned by Oct. 30.
As the Grandvue project was chosen
for the Gazette Givers program, it will
receive 20 percent of the revenue from
the participating sponsors on this
page: T & R Yamaha, Ralph W. Gillett, CharEm Appraisal Service, Atlas Electric, Lynda’s
Real Estate Service, Boyne Valley Chiropractic, J&J Auto Parts & Wrecker Service, Murray’s Body Shop, and Stonhedge Fiber Mill.
Please join us today for our
Wellness Wednesday
at Elmira’s Boyne Valley Clinic
Participants will receive a blood pressure log and all test
results at the time of the screening. Results take about 15
minutes. Health Consultation and educational materials
will be tailored to individual results by an OMH Registered
Nurse. No lab order required.
Each health screening provides the following:
•
Total Cholesterol
•
Body Mass Index (BMI) Score
•
HDL
•
Body Muscle & Fat percentage
•
Glucose Level
•
Blood Pressure & Pulse
•
Weight
•
Triglycerides & LDL (if fasting)
Questions? For more information, please contact the
Community Health Eduction Office at (989) 731-7718
Wednesday,
September 23, 2015
7:30am - 11:00am
2572 North US-131 | Elmira, Michigan 49730
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—meetings & Events—
Hands-on history lesson
courtesy PHOTO
The seventh- and eighth-graders of Charlevoix Montessori Academy for the Arts are pictured building
a Terra Mata structure as part of their study of Prehistoric times. The students are (pictured, from left)
Thomas Landrie, Daniel Fournier, Alicia Torres, Neil Barnes and Grace Ward.
new event
chair yoga
Charlevoix Area Hospital is hosting free
chair yoga classes from 11:00-11:30am
every Tuesday and Thursday at the Senior
Center located at 6906 Norwood Street in
Charlevoix. Participants are encouraged to
wear comfortable clothing and no appointment is necessary. Please call the Charlevoix Senior Center’s administrative office at
(231) 237-0103 for further information.
Happening now!
Community book reading
The book “Station Eleven” by Emily St. John
Mandel is the selection for One Book, One
Community–Boyne Reads 2015. The library has multiple copies of the book and
ebook, and they are also available for purchase at Local Flavor, Boyne City’s locally
owned book store. For more information
about the Great Michigan Read, Emily St.
John Mandel, and Station Eleven, visit
www.michiganhumanities.org or www.
emilymandel.com. Boyne District Library is
located at 201 E. Main Street in Boyne City.
For more information about Boyne Reads,
call 582-7861 or visit the library’s website
at www.boynelibrary.org.
apply now
Youth exchange & scholarship
The Rotary Club of East Jordan is seeking
one East Jordan student, between ages of
15-17, to attend school for 11 months in
another country, learning a new language
and culture. The Rotary Club of East Jordan
makes a generous contribution toward
these expenses. In addition, a $2000 college scholarship is awarded to the student
after a successful exchange year. The application and interview process is beginning
NOW for the 2016-17 school year. Rotary
will make final student selection by early
October. Contact Karen Brennan at (231)
675-2606, go to csrye.org or pick up a brochure at the East Jordan High School office.
beginning sept. 23
fall prevention classes
In honor of National Falls Prevention
Awareness Day, the Area Agency on Aging
is offering an eight-week program called
A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns
About Falls.
The series of classes is designed to reduce
the fear of falling and increase the activity levels of older adults who have concerns about falls. Participants learn how
to reduce fall risks in their environment,
increase balance with exercise, view falls
as controllable and set realistic goals for
increased activity. Information about the
program serving Michigan residents age 60
and older and their caregivers can be found
at www.GreatAtAnyAgeMi.com. Specific
class times and locations can be found by
calling (800) 442-1713 or visiting aaanm.
org/mob-workshops.
Sept. 24
The Mask You Live In
A free community screening of The Mask
You Live In will be shown in the North Central Michigan College library conference
room at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, September
24. An informal discussion of the film will
take place immediately after the screening.
The free screening is being hosted by the
100 Men Campaign which supports awareness and educational initiatives in an effort
to help prevent violence against women
and children. The Mask You Live In explores
the confining stereotypes boys are exposed
to as they become men. Through personal
narratives and expert commentary, the
film delves into the destructive and often
conflicting messages that boys are being
subjected to on a daily basis; messages
that favor dominance over empathy, physical strength over compassion; violence over
kindness and sex over love. More info at
(231) 347-0067 or wrcnm.org
Sept. 25.
Charlevoix Montessori
Academy beach cleaning event
Charlevoix Montessori Academy for the
Arts is hosting a beach clean-up event beginning at 9 a.m. on Friday Sept. 25 at Lake
Michigan Beach. Pre-Kindergarten through
12th-grade students, parents and friends
of the school will be participating. This effort is in conjunction with the Alliance for
the Great Lakes regional Adopt-a-Beach
program. Those interested in volunteering
to help with this important environmental
effort are encouraged to call Charlevoix
Montessori Academy for the Arts at (231)
547-9000.
sept. 25 deadline
scarecrow contest
Here’s your chance to help Boyne City, win
a prize and get into the spirit of the Harvest
Festival season by creating and displaying
scarecrows that are funny, scary, cute and
most of all, original. Boyne Bucks prizes
will be awarded. Categories are: Business,
Organization, Students/Kids, Residents/In-
dividuals. Entry forms must be received by
Sept. 25 to determine the location of your
scarecrow. Entrants are responsible for installing their scarecrows during the week
of Sept. 28 and must be completed for
judging by 5 p.m. Thursday Oct. 1. Judging
starts at 5 p.m. Friday Oct. 3. Entries will
be judged on originality, color, creativity
and durability. Entrants are responsible for
removing their scarecrows by Nov. 1. More
info at 582-6222.
sept. 26
EJ fall fest
East Jordan Fall Fest - Saturday, September 26, 2015 from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM at
the East Jordan Tourist Park. Food Trucks,
Beverage Vendors, Live Music, Hay Bale Art
and lots of fun. $5 entry fee, all kids 10 and
under are free!
sept. 26
crop walk
Come rain or shine! Area residents are
gearing up to join in the Charlevoix County
CROP Walk, Saturday, Sept. 26 at 9 a.m. The
six-mile walk will begin at three Charlevoix
County locations, including Elm Pointe in
East Jordan, Whiting Park in Boyne City and
Charlevoix Middle School in Charlevoix.
Each location will conclude the walk at the
Congregational Church in Ironton where
lunch will be provided for all walkers. All
churches and individuals are welcome to
join the walk. More information:
East Jordan, Marge Teske at 536-3128
Charlevoix, John Young at 547-2042
Boyne City, Mary Richwine at 582-6035.
begins sept. 27
pioneer family history
The Charlevoix County History Preservation
Society (CCHPS) at Raven Hill Discovery
Center presents a new exhibit: 90 Years
Todd Pioneer Family History! Opening
Ceremony on Sunday Sept. 27, at 5 p.m. in
Raven Hill Discovery Center’s Warren Loranger Great Room. This special event night
is free and open to the public. The exhibit
will remain on display at the Center during
the new extended hours (Mon-Fri 10 am-4
pm, Sat 12-4pm, Sun 2-4pm) until October
26, 2015. More info at RavenHillDiscoveryCenter.org
sept. 27
fire dept. fundraiser concert
The Boyne City Fire Department presents
country music star James Otto at the Boyne
City High School Performing Arts Center,
at 2 and 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27. General
Substance abuse workshop
Please plan to attend our Friday, Oct. 2
community workshop on "Recovery Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC): Promoting
Recovery from Addictions in Northwest
Lower Michigan."
This workshop is open to all who are concerned and interested in addressing substance abuse issues in our communities.
Michael Flaherty PhD, Clinical Psychologist,
from Pennsylvania will be our workshop
leader.
Workshop participants will:
• learn about ROSC and how it differs from
traditional treatment approaches,
• be involved in defining recovery for our
community,
• learn about efforts in the region toward
quality services,
• be involved in establishing new principles
of care for our community,
• identify the roles of peers, families and
communities in ROSC,
• learn about Recovery Coaches in our area,
• have an opportunity to encourage policy
makers and others to help fund these efforts, and
• help to establish goals for our local area
about future efforts and activities.
The workshop goes from 10 a.m. to 4
p.m. on Friday Oct. 2 and the cost will be
$10, which will include lunch on-site at
the Charlevoix Public Library Conference
Rooms.
If you would like continuing education
units (CEU's) for social workers or addiction
professionals, you can pay an additional
$10 in your registration and get 5.5 hours
of continuing education credits.
The Charlevoix Alano Club, BASES, Charlevoix Hospital, Harbor Hall and Sue Hoffman
Clinical Social Worker are working together
to bring this much-needed workshop to
our local area.
Participation will be limited to 75 people.
This workshop is supported by a grant from
the Charlevoix County Community Foundation.
To learn more about this workshop and to
register, please visit: www.BASESTeenCenter.org/ROSC.htm where you can sign up
with a credit card or send in your registration information to BASES at 208 West Lincoln, Charlevoix, MI 49720. Or you can call
BASES at 547-1144 for more information.
admission tickets are available at the door
and at the Boyne Area Chamber office for
$25. Call 231-225-0275 tickets or further
information. Otto has had a number of singles make the Billboard charts, but his big
hit was “Just Got Started Lovin’ You”, which
became Otto’s first Number One hit, as well
as the Number One country single of 2008.
sept. 27 - oct. 23
jrac zoo hoo exhibit
Coming soon! Zoo Hoo...Opening on Sunday, September 27 and running through
Friday, October 23 the fall exhibit “Zoo Hoo”
looks to be a hoot!. This fun exhibit will be
a celebration of the animal kingdom. JRAC
will be open Tuesday’s - Sunday from 1:00
PM - 4:00 PM during the show.
Sept. 28
StoryTime at Boyne Library
StoryTime is starting again soon at the
Boyne District Library! Monday, Sept. 28
at 10am, our new StoryTime for babies and
toddlers, Toddler Tales and Tunes, will debut in the Children’s Area.
This storytime is designed to meet the
early literacy needs of children from birth
through 36 months.
Come read, sing, dance, and play with Mrs.
Ivie every Monday from10:00 - 10:30am!
No registration required. Questions? Contact Helene Ivie at 582-7861 or ivieh@
boynelibrary.org.
Sept. 29
Preschool StoryTime
at Boyne Library
Preschool StoryTime will meet in the Community Room on Tuesdays from 10:00
- 10:45am beginning on Tuesday, September 29th. Children ages 3 and up and their
siblings are invited to join Mrs. Ivie for stories, songs, crafts, and activities each week.
StoryTime is a great opportunity for young
children to explore the library, engage in
literacy-based activities, and socialize with
their peers. No registration required. Questions? Contact Helene Ivie at 582-7861 or
[email protected].
due oct. 1
apply for People Fund Grants
The Great Lakes Energy People Fund is accepting grant applications from non-profit
organizations throughout its local service
area. The upcoming grant application
deadline is October 1. Non-profit organizations that serve communities in the GLE
service area are eligible. Program guidelines and a grant request can be found online at www.gtlakes.com.
Oct. 3
BOYNE Harvest Festival
Boyne City will again celebrate its autumn bounty at the Harvest Festival
Saturday Oct. 3. The event brings music,
crafts and fall produce to the downtown
from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Portions of Water
and Lake streets will be closed to traffic.
The Farmers Market will move from Veterans Park to Water and Lake streets for the
event. There will also be an arts and crafts
show and folk art demonstrations. Hayrides start at 10 a.m. and there will also
be children’s games, pumpkin painting
and more. For more information, call 5826222 or visit boyneharvestfestival.com.
Oct. 3
empty bowls lunch fund-raiser
Organizers of the 4th Annual Boyne City
Empty Bowls Project invite you to a community meal and fundraiser from noon to
1:30 p.m. on Saturday Oct. 3 in the community room at the Boyne District Library.
During the summer, community members
made 72 bowls, at the Friday night Stroll
the Streets events and the SOBO Arts Festival which, will be sold to raise funds to
help fight hunger at the Oct. 3 event.
Tickets are $20, available at The Grain
Train, the Manna Food information booth
at the Farmers Market, and at the Boyne
District Library. All proceeds are donated
to The Manna Food Project.
Oct. 12 – Nov. 9
boyne city leaf pickup
Mondays and Fridays only
The City will pick up leaves during the
above scheduled dates only. After the
scheduled date, citizens will be responsible for their own leaves.
Please set bagged leaves curbside anytime after the first day of pick up, in biodegradable paper bags.
City crews will pick up bags as time allows.
If your bags have been out for an extended
period of time and have not been collected, please notify City Hall at 582-6597.
Biodegradable paper bags are available
at Boyne City Ace Hardware and Boyne
Co-op or can be purchased from any other
source.
Please put only leaves in bags as they are
not strong enough to hold sticks, sand, or
stones, and will tear upon lifting.
Brush will not be picked up; however,
residents may take their brush and leaves,
either bagged in biodegradable bags or
un-bagged, up to the North Boyne Compost Site at the end of Robinson Street,
which is open seven days a week for your
convenience.
Commercial businesses may also utilize
the compost area with their city issued
permit. City Ordinance prohibits depositing leaves or other yard waste in the
street.
—sports—
SPOTLIGHT
• Molly Jeakle (Charlevoix 2012)
opened the cross country season
by capturing the No. 2 performance for the Michigan State
University women's cross country
program at the 30th annual Jeff
Drenth Memorial Race by placing
fifth on the 5,000-meter course
with a time of 18 minutes, 29.88
seconds on Sept. 4 in Mount
Pleasant, Michigan.
The meet was not scored.
College
Sports
Digest
• Jenna Way (Charlevoix 2013)
recored a season-high 15 assists
and two digs as a setter for the
Ferris State University volleyball
program (2-0) in a 3-1 victory at
home against Missouri Western
State University (6-2) on Sept. 4
in Big Rapids.
For the season, the junior's compiled 35 assists, 10 digs and one
kill.
entered his redshirt freshman season as a 6-foot, 250-pound defensive lineman for Northwood University, which opened with a 20-0
victory at home against Northern
Michigan University (1-1) on
Sept. 5 in Midland.
On Sept. 12, NU (1-1) followed
by sustaining a 40-3 loss at Ferris State University (1-0) in Big
Rapids.
• Luke Hawley (East Jordan 2012)
will return for his senior season as
a member of the Aquinas College
men's program, which opened
with an eight-place finish among
the field of 28 teams at the Calvin
Knight Invitational on Sept. 12 in
Grand Rapids.
Hawley did not compete.
For his career, he has competed
at three NAIA track and field national championship meets.
• Kolbi Shumaker (Boyne City
2012) opened the season by contributing five tackles as a starting
defensive back for Alma College
(1-1) in a 43-0 sweep of Finlandia University (0-2) on Sept. 5 in
Hancock.
In the competition, the senior
added 30 yards from four punt
returns.
On Sept. 12, he followed by recording two tackles and totaling
27 yards from two kick returns in
a 49-14 loss to Illinois Wesleyan
University (2-0) in Bloomington,
FOOTBALL
• Ben Walton (East Jordan 2014)
ending 183rd with a time 28:03.
Among the field, the Saints collected eighth.
By Chris Graber
Special to the Gazette
University in a 19-38 loss to Hillsdale College at the Hillsdale Invitational by placing 14th on the
6,000-meter course with a time
of 18 minutes, 42.03 seconds on
Sept. 4 in Hillsdale.
Illinois.
For the season, he's compiled seven tackles and one pass breakup
complemented with 57 total yards
from returns.
• Tanner Catt (Charlevoix 2013)
returns as a 5-10, 155-pound
safety for Hope College, which
opened the season with a 31-19
loss at home to Monmouth College (0-2) on Sept. 5 in Holland,
Michigan.
On Sept. 12, HC (0-2) followed
by sustaining a 13-7 loss at Elmhurst College (2-0) in Elmhurst,
Illinois.
• Nick Plude (Charlevoix 2015)
entered his freshman season for
Saginaw Valley State University.
• Dustin Hejka (East Jordan 2014)
entered his sophomore season as
a 5-9, 150-pound wide receiver
for Hope College.
• Gabe Hawley (East Jordan
2015) opened his collegiate running career by collecting the No.
20 performance for Calvin College at home at the Calvin Knight
Invitational by finishing 168th
on the 8,000-meter course with
a time of 27:48.3 on Sept. 12 in
Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Among the field of 28 teams, the
Knights secured victory.
MEN'S CROSS COUNTRY
• Andrew Plude (Charlevoix
2013) captured the No. 7 performance for Saginaw Valley State
• Tristan Ruldoph (Charlevoix
2014) clinched the No. 12 performance for Aquinas College at
the Calvin Knight Invitational by
MEN'S GOLF
• Chandler Novotny (Charlevoix
2013) enters his redshirt-junior
season for Northwood University, which will open at the Great
Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic
Conference North Invitational
from Sept. 19-20 in South Haven.
MEN'S SOCCER
• Nick Snabes (Charlevoix 2014)
returned as a sophomore forward
for Otterbein University, which
improved to 1-3-1 overall after
collecting a 3-1 victory at home
against Ohio Christian University
(1-2) on Sept. 12 in Westerville.
VOLLEYBALL
• Erin Baker (Boyne City 2014)
has competed in one set for Concordia University of Ann Arbor,
which is 10-5 overall after sustaining a 3-0 loss in its most recent competition to Madonna
University (11-3) on Sept. 12 in
Livonia.
WOMEN'S GOLF
• Paige Podskalny (East Jordan
2014) entered her sophomore season for Northwood University,
which opened the season with a
13th-place finish at the University
of Indianapolis Fall Invitational
from Sept. 14-15 in Carmel, Indiana.
Free youth hockey clinics
Otsego County Hockey Association (OCHA) invites boys and girls
ages 4 to 10 years old from 1:30
p.m. to 2:20 p.m. to Otsego County
Sportsplex Ice Arena on Saturday
Oct. 3 and 5:30 p.m. to 6:20 p.m.
on Wednesday Oct. 7 for the “Try
Hockey For Free” clinic to experience ice hockey for the first time and
learn the basics of the sport in a fun,
safe environment. All children that
participate will enjoy a free hot dog
and drink.
“We look forward to introducing
new families to skating and hockey,” said Marilea Rogers, OCHA
Board Member and Coach of both
the OCHA U6 mini-mites and the
Introductory Program (IP). “To help
keep costs reasonable for parents,
this program is our first step to offering new families an easy and free
way to get started in youth hockey
and on the ice.”
The Try Hockey For Free event,
presented by OCHA and the Otsego
County Sportsplex is happy to announce that OLAF will also be at
the event cheering children on while
they learn the sport. In 2014, the program in its initial year had over 100
young children in northern Michigan come out and try hockey for the
first time. This program is designed
to provide youth hockey associations a platform to introduce new
kids to the sport during this unique
fun opportunity. To register for one
of the Try Hockey for Free opportunities, please visit www.gaylord-
hockey.com for a flyer and contact
Marilea Rogers at 231-838-7410 or
e-mail [email protected].
There is a limited amount of hockey
skates and hockey equipment for
use during this event, therefore registration is required. Please arrive 45
minutes prior to skate start to get fitted for gear.
East Jordan competes in Charlevoix
Classic Cross Country invitational
Mr. Smith goes to the endzone
PHOTO BY cinda shumaker
Boyne City Ramblers football player Malik Smith dashes downfield with
the ball. Smith would finish the game with five touchdowns for a 55-28
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The East Jordan Cross Country
teams competed in the Saturday
Sept. 12 Charlevoix Classic
Cross Country Invitational.
This unique race includes
separate 5 k races for 9/10
graders and 11/12 graders ...
and runners have to navigate a 100 meter mudhole as well as jump
hay bales and other
obstacles.
First year coach
Doug Drenth did
an amazing job with
race organization with assistance from coaches Paul Gelderbloom and Alina Dhaseleer.
Results were as follows:
Girls finished 12th of 24 Teams
Tops finishers:
36: Malene Odgaard
38: Brittanie Moses
54: Mara Palacious Otiz
Boys finished 15th of 24 Teams
Top finishers:
16: Josh Ziebarth
26: Dylan Holm
43: Jacob Nachazel
The East Jordan
middle
school
teams also competed.
Top finisher in the two
mile race included the following:
Girls:
Molly Kitson: 16:09 (top 10
medalist)
Lauren Smith: 18:26
Allie Pennington: 18:30
Emily Zmickly: 18:38
Boys:
Ben Hardy: 14:45 (top 10 medalist)
Ethan Nachazel: 14:54 (top 10
medalist)
Aaron Nachazel:14:58 (top 10
medalist)
Philip Nemecek: 15:12 (top 10
medalist)
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5 safety tips for
indoor pets who
venture outside
(BPT) - Different types of animals and breeds
have different needs, but one thing is certain:
when the conditions are right, most dogs and
cats love the outdoors.
Like their wild cousins, our fur-covered
friends typically welcome the
chance to spend more time
with Mother Nature.
Of course, just like
people, dogs and
cats also get
cold or overheated.
They're susceptible to bug
bites, predators
and poisonous plants. And
depending on your
community, dangers
can be found in the street or
a neighbor's yard.
Still, when done responsibly, letting your
pets live both indoors and outside has many
advantages, including exercise, stress relief
and healthier coats, according to Bethany
Segrest, a pet expert with the rural lifestyle
retailer, Tractor Supply Company, which hosts
Pet Appreciation Week in its stores Sept. 1620.
"There are more than 130 million domestic dogs and cats in the United States and
for many of these rural and suburban pets,
spending time outside is a natural and
healthy part of life; however, it does mean
extra care is needed to ensure their safety
and well-being," Segrest said.
"Pets are family, and because of that we
want to ensure they are protected and happy
six fabulous
ways to pamper
your feline
(BPT) - Celebrity cat owners such as Ellen
Degeneres, Taylor Swift and Katy Perry have
made cat ownership trendy, and research
shows that cats do more for their
owners than influence celebrity style.
A recent study from
the makers of
ARM & HAMMER Cat Litter
found that
95 percent of
cat owners
believe their
feline friends
lighten their
mood, while 74
percent say they'd
rather be at home with
their cat than get a massage.
In addition, 79 percent of cat owners
say they treat their cat like people, or even
their children.
Given the importance of cats in owners'
lives, pampering them in return seems only
fair. Here are six purrfect ways to spoil your
feline friends.
• Give treats a homemade touch. Don't
just settle for store-bought cat treats. Create your own. Recipes that include cheese,
chicken, biscuits and more can be found online. Each gives you the chance to provide
your pet with a one-of-a-kind taste sensation and the relief that they're enjoying
wholesome ingredients.
• A little massage. When spending time
with your cat, show them affection with a
relaxing massage. Start with long, gentle
during their outdoor adventures, just as we
would our kids."
Your dogs and cats deserve to experience
the best of both environments, which is why
we've compiled a list of five tips to help all of
your furry family members live a long and
healthy life.
1. Create a safe play environment Providing proper shelter and containment is
extremely important for outdoor pets, even
on mild days. PetSafe wireless
containment solutions offer pet owners a great
alternative to the
costly installation
of a permanent
fence.
And remember, playing
outside is exhausting, so
in addition to
an escape-proof
play area, make sure
your dog has a spot with
plenty of shade and lots of
fresh water.
2. Does your pet have ID? - The great
outdoors is an exciting place and with a little
determination, your pet might succeed in exploring an area beyond your land.
Help ensure their safe return by investing in a
pet ID or microchip.
Also consider purchasing a collar that allows
your information to be directly inscribed - this
will eliminate the possibility of an ID tag falling off.
3. Keep up with regular grooming
- Grooming your pets frequently prevents
infections, hairballs and severe hair matting.
For cats and dogs who go outdoors regularly,
grooming is even more crucial, as pets can
strokes, applying weight at about five
grams per pound of your cat - this is a very
light touch. Keep one hand on your cat constantly while the other massages the legs,
tail and spine, going in the direction of the
fur.
• Upgrade the litter box options. Improve and replace your cat's old litter with
ARM & HAMMER Clump & Seal Lightweight
Cat Litter. This litter's unique technology forms a tight seal around
odor and destroys it.
Clump & Seal Cat
Litter is also 50
percent lighter
than regular
litter and 100
percent dustfree, making a
more pleasant
litter box area
for everyone.
• Offer real outside time. Allowing your cats to spend
long periods of time outside
is not advised and isn't good for your
cat's health, but in the right moments, brief
periods of outside time can be beneficial.
If you have a well-closed-off area on your
property, consider letting your cat out for
a supervised visit. The new sensations will
pique their curiosity, and grass, should they
choose to eat it, can actually aide their digestion and help them process hairballs.
• Encourage multiple "playtimes" each
day. Cat Behaviorist and ARM & HAMMER
spokesperson Mieshelle Nagelschneider
says that playtime or "hunting" is essential
for your cat's happiness as both their mind
and body need stimulation. Interactive toys
that you maneuver for your cat (like wand
toys), toys your cat can play with on their
own, and food puzzles can help reduce
4. Stay protected with the right vaccinations - Like any member of the family,
it's important to monitor the health and wellbeing of your animal companion.
Scheduling regular visits to your veterinarian
is a pivotal part of pet parenthood and can
help accurately diagnose and safely treat certain health problems.
Spending time outdoors means exposure to
things like ticks, fleas and mosquitos.
These pesky critters are known to transmit
diseases like Lyme disease, tapeworm and
heartworm - all fairly common and serious if
left untreated.
More than 800 Tractor Supply stores offer
low-cost Pet Vet Clinics, which provide vaccine packages, de-worming, and other preventative treatment options that can save pet
owners up to 70 percent on yearly vet bills.
5. Adjust food and water with the
season - Adjusting your pet's feeding habits can help regulate their body temperature
throughout the year.
Animals exposed to low temperatures should
consume two to three times the amount of
calories they eat at a moderate temperature.
For outdoor cats and dogs, this may mean
changing their present diets to include food
higher in fat during winter months.
It's vital to note that water is the single most
important resource to provide your animal,
especially during warmer months.
Make sure your pet has access to cool, clean
drinking water at all times, and remember,
water can evaporate quickly in high temperatures, so it's best to check on the amount
of available water several times throughout
the day.
If you're not at home, think about putting an
attachment on an outdoor faucet so that your
animal can get as much water as needed.
Cold weather can also hinder your pet's ability to properly hydrate.
To ensure their water supply doesn't freeze
over, consider placing a heated bowl outside.
A good rule to remember is that pets should
consume one ounce of water per pound of
body weight.
With the proper care and precautions, your
pets can thrive in both outdoor and indoor
environments.
Visit TractorSupply.com to find more great
tips, products and articles on pet care.
stress and keep your cat physically and
mentally healthy. She recommends multiple playtimes each day.
• Satisfy your cat's natural instincts.
Nagelschneider also suggests when cats are
playing, they are actually going through a
"hunting" prey-sequence. They eye their
target, then stalk and chase, and finally
pounce and grab. Cats enjoy performing
this repeatedly during a single playtime
and giving your cat food or a small treat
after each prey-sequence is a great way to
satisfy their natural hunting instinct.
Ensuring proper care and treatment for your
cat is essential to both your and your cat's
happiness. For more tips on taking care of
your cat, visit Armandhammer.com.
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