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‘It’s always funny until someone
gets hurt. Then it’s just hilarious.’
OPINION ... PAGE 2
—bill hicks
COPS & COURTS ... PAGE 3
UPCOMING EVENTS ... PAGE 10
Serving topics of interest to all of Charlevoix County • No. 304 - Vol. 6 - Issue 44 • ‘Seek the Truth, Serve the Citizens’ • Wednesday June 24, 2015
celebrate
art!
SOBO Arts Fest’ in BC June 26 & 27
showcases musical performances,
family and children’s activities, and
culminates with an outdoor concert
featuring the Bay Area Big Band
playing in the heart of SOBO.
The 17-member big band builds on
a proud tradition of such historical
names as Duke Ellington, Woody
Herman, Count Basie and Glenn
Miller and creates an unforgettable
musical experience.
According to Harris, it promises to
be a great evening for dancing in
the streets.
There will also be beverage tastings
at Lake Street Market and a poster
signing by local artist, Julie Stratsobo cont. pg 12
photo by chris faulknor
Doug Melvin’s scrap iron sculpture “Red Angus” has drawn some concern recently by folks who feel the
statue’s anatomical correctness is inappropriate for the public square.
art
or
load
of
bull?
Artist suggests critics design underpants for his work
beth Gohs
staff writer
PHOTO by chris faulknor
Boyne City’s Industrial Magnetics, Inc. is expected to recieve a major facility expansion which should be completed by December.
Major IMI expansion
Benjamin Gohs
news Editor
Industrial Magnetics, Inc., (IMI) of
Boyne City—a manufacturer of industrial magnetic products—has announced a 16,000-square-foot addition to its local manufacturing center.
According to IMI officials, the additional space is needed to meet increased demand for its products.
“The idea with this expansion is
to increase, or double, our capacity because the existing facility is
18,000-square-feet,” said Industrial
Magnetics Inc. President Dennis
O’Leary. “This will virtually double
available capacity.”
The expansion will make room for
an integrated loading bay, a 40-ton
capacity crane for large-scale projects
and a variety of work cells to meet the
company’s wide variety of manufacturing products.
Company projections show a need
for between seven and 12 new employees in the first two years following the expansion.
EXPANSION cont. pg 9
boyne city business
The Boyne City Commission met on Tuesday
June 9 for its regular bi-monthly meeting.
Numerous items of interest were discussed,
including changes to how the city disburses
public information, storage fees, police records
fees, an update on the Sommerset Pointe project and much more.
Look for the results of this week’s city commission meeting in the July 1 edition of the Boyne
City Gazette.
Airport storage fees
Agenda item: During the 2015/16 budget
process, there was a fee accidentally omitted.
The fee is for boat trailer storage at the airport for seasonal, non-marina guests. This fee
should be $200 and is the same as the city has
charged since it approved doing this in 2013.
The seasonal fee currently listed in the fee
schedule is $150 for seasonal boaters.
A motion was made to include a $200 per season charge for non-marina guests to store boat
and/or boat and trailer at the airport overflow
parking area.
Unanimously approved
City Manager’s Report
“Work on the new DPW facility is progressing
well,” said Boyne City Manager Michael Cain.
“We actually got our first construction bill
today for $102,240.49, so we are officially on
our way.”
He added, “The footings for the new main garage have been installed. Masons are on-site
city cont. pg 10
The accurate anatomy of an artist’s statue, placed in downtown
Boyne City as part of the walk
about sculpture show, has some
voicing concerns about whether
the statue is appropriate for public
viewing.
The Red Angus statue, created by
local artist Doug Melvin, is made
of scrap metal and is part of nine
sculptures placed around Boyne.
“I think I admire a bull for the
same reason a bullfighter admires
a bull,” said Melvin. “They are
strong, fearless, and powerful—at
the same time they are dangerous,
and not very smart.”
An artist his whole life, Melvin
taught art classes at North Central
Michigan College for 30 years, retired and is currently participating
in Boyne City’s sculpture show.
“The controversy about his testicles is just silly,” said Melvin.
“How do you do a sculpture of a
bull. If he doesn’t have testicles,
he’s not a bull, he’s a steer. So the
people that criticize that are just
foolish and silly.”
The concerns of the anatomically
accurate bull have reached Boyne
City Manager Michael Cain and
Boyne City Main Street Program
Manager Lori Meeder, who said
they’ve heard concerns about
several pieces in the past, but also
compliments on the series.
“Art engenders conversations
and discussion, it’s part of what
art is supposed to do,” said Cain.
“And, some people are going to
Boyne planners meet
beth Gohs
staff writer
On Monday June
15,
the
B o y n e
City Planning Commission
met
for
its regular
meeting
scott mcpherson
to discuss
the master plan draft, changing
its sign ordinance and more.
Following are highlights of last
week’s meeting.
Master Plan Draft
Mary Campbell of MC Planning
and Design formed a draft mas-
ter plan, included in the agenda
packet.
The board made minor revisions
to the plan, mostly grammatical
corrections.
The plan was expected to be approved or denied at the Boyne
City Commission meeting
scheduled for Tuesday June 23.
The planning commission motion passed unanimously to
have the agreed revisions made
and the plan was submitted to
the city commission for its approval.
Sign Ordinance
The Boyne City Planning Commission looked at the sign ordinance, and it decided to look at
planning cont. pg 9
“Rock & Roll Realtor”
Mark D. Kowalske
(231) 675-3721 • markkowalske.com
michael cain
like it and
some people aren’t.
And if we
only
put
out art that
everyone
said was
‘fine’ then
it would be
pretty darn
boring.”
Becky Mathers, a concerned citizen, said she felt it was inappropriate to have the sculpture near a
children’s play area.
“Anybody that has ever lived on
a farm, or has been around bulls
knows that bulls don’t wear their
balls in the middle of their belly,”
BOYNEGAZETTE.COM
The Arts will be celebrated in
Boyne City with the 6th annual
SOBO Arts Festival on June 26 and
27.
Located in historic and vibrant
Boyne City, the juried festival
provides high quality cultural experiences for festival patrons and
attracts artists from all over the region representing all fine arts.
“With the support of our local
sponsors ... all festival activities are
free of charge to our patrons,” said
Becky Harris, festival organizer.
“We are so fortunate to have the
support of our community.”
The festival kicks off from 6 p.m.
to 9 p.m. on Friday June 26, with
Stroll the Streets, an event that
$1.00
bull cont. pg 8
Page 2 • Boyne City Gazette • June 24, 2015
—opinions—
summer is officially here!
It’s the first
day of summer today.
Yes,
that
time is actually here,
even though
by nightfall,
we might
see changing leaves.
chris faulknor
With each
‘two cents’
new season
comes a difference in events for Boyne City.
Six months ago, we were getting
ready for Christmas and I was
frantically at work getting last
minute shopping done, and now
here I am waiting for the Fourth
of July.
We go from our winter coats to
our tee shirts and shorts.
We go from cups of hot chocolate to lemonade (I was tempted
to say coffee, but I wouldn’t give
that up if our temperatures rose in
the hundreds).
We even change the types of
events we do.
And yet, some things never
change here in Boyne City.
For example, the giving spirit remains strong.
I watched as a friend of mine
worked tirelessly to put together
a going-away party for someone
moving south to be with family.
She was fully prepared to pay for
it herself, make the food, and do
all the work, and all so someone
could feel loved as they prepared
for the next stage in their life.
And the giving, surprisingly
enough, doesn’t stop there.
It continues as the Free Clinic
continues to operate week after
week, getting by with
donations
from
both individuals
and nonprofits
alike.
It continues
with our local
service organizations giving away money for everything
from scholarships
for graduating seniors
to contributing towards
getting our county a new police
dog.
Even as the weather changes
week to week and month to
month, the attitudes really don’t.
I’ll never leave—I couldn’t possibly find this anywhere else.
I couldn’t find a town faster to
raise money for a neighbor in
need.
I couldn’t find a town where the
owner of a gift shop will say “just
bring the money by next time
you’re through” when you forget
your wallet.
Heck, I’d be lucky if I found a
place to live where the gas station cashier can remember what
kind of cigarettes I smoke, and
yet every time I walk into the station, they’re waiting on the counter before I hit the door.
I know I say it over and over, but
we’re in a unique place.
Boyne City has a unique spirit,
and a group of people that make
it exactly what it is.
And sometimes, we
take it for granted.
When we fight
over
things
like budgeting, what to
do with a
piece of land,
and the correctbut-politicallyincorrect anatomy
of a certain metal bovine, we take the culture of
our town for granted, and we forget who we really are.
As we all go about our business
this week, try to remember what
you’re a part of.
We’re part of a town that puts
kindness before cash.
We’re part of a town that wants
our locals to be safe and taken
care of.
We’re part of a town that can embrace art, economic well-being,
and human values, and balance
those things.
Don’t forget: we are Boyne City
and we are proud to be who we
are.
And I’m right there with you,
glad to be a part of every bit.
30 days to the same old me
I need money.
Obscene
amounts of
money.
I want midget
butlers
and a fully
operational
Taco Bell
in my patio
benjamin gohs
‘don’t get me wrong’ room and a
twitter @greatgohs yak skin rug
and a trained
attack hippopotamus and grape
Faygo on tap and a cigar-smoking
monkey and … well, the list goes
on for some time.
The problem is, I don’t have obscene amounts of money.
And, since I’m probably not going to hit the lottery or save a leprechaun’s life and get three wishes
any time soon, I’ve got to come up
with another plan.
This means I’m going to have to
actually begin working to improve
myself, because I’m just too out-ofshape and unsuccessful to die right
now.
To that end, I’ve drawn up a 30-day
plan to get started on the path of
where I want to go.
It’s going to take more than a month
to undo all that I have done over my
first 39-and-a-half years but this will
be a good jump-start.
Day one: Watch Chuck Norris “Total Gym” infomercial. Notes: You’re
gonna feel pumped after watching
it but you don’t want to overdo it
on your first day. Better just take it
easy. (Remember not to think unclean thoughts about Chuck’s hot
wife. You promised yourself!)
Day two: You need to heal from the
previous day’s workout, so rest and
drink plenty of water.
Day three: Start morning with egg
white omelet and brisk walk to
kitchen for ketchup.
Day four: You’re warmed up now.
Put 350 pounds on bench press bar.
Facebook picture of 350 pounds on
bench press bar.
Day five: Work up good sweat digging remote out of couch cushions.
Cardio is vital.
Day six: Skip-rope routine. Excuse
me, I meant “skip … rope … routine.” That stuff is insane.
Day seven: Do you think Johnny
Depp is crazy in real life?
Day nine: No workout. (There
must be some foreign-sounding
holiday that began yesterday. Berchtoldstag? Van Riebeeck Day?
Choxo-no-sekku? Ramen Don? )
Day 10: Spend thirty minutes flexing in front of mirror while talking in Macho Man Randy Savage
voice: “No agony, no brag-a-dy. Oh
yeah!”
Day 11: Do situp. (This is not a
typo.)
Day 12: Order Richard Simmons
workout video tapes. (Hope to
one day sweat to oldies, and find a
working VCR.)
Day 13: Binge on Taco Bell. Spend
next three days in bed, crying.
Day 17: Desperate to make progress, attempt to lift 350 pounds on
bench press bar.
Day 18: Wake up under bench
press bar. Wash dried blood off face.
Change underpants.
Day 30: Doc says hernia should
heal nicely.
This moderately amusing excerpt
is from the upcoming humor essay
collection “Frickin 40: Funny Stories About Middle Age.”
If you would like to review the book
leading up to its Sept. 1 launch,
you may request a free beta copy
by calling (231) 582-2799 or e-mail
[email protected] for details. Copies may also be picked
at the Boyne City Gazette office in
the Water Street Center.
More fun and nonsense online at
benjaminjgohs.com
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June 24, 2015 • Boyne City Gazette • Page 3
—the law—
Mountain scammer, E-Z Mart robbery cases
On Friday
June 19, in
Charlevoix County
33rd
Circuit Court,
Judge Roy
C. Hayes III
sentenced
Rosalyn
rosalyn philpot
Philpot, 42,
of Chicago, to a term of 21 months to
72 months in prison for illegal use of
a financial transaction device.
Philpot pled guilty on May 1, to using
a gift card at Boyne Mountain that
had been purchased with stolen credit
card information.
“The judge sentenced the defendant
at the maximum end of the sentencing guidelines as I had asked,” Char-
Monday, June 1
0853 Report of IRS phone fraud.
0950 Found disc golf bag with cell phone
dropped off at PD. Returned to owner.
1010 Property damage accident on North St
1249 Property damage accident in intersection
of Lake and Main
1514 Property damage accident in the 200
block of e Water St
1758 Suspicious vehicle on M-75 S near the city
limits.
1845 Lead Girls Softball team into town. District
Champs
1906 Civil custody issues in the 600 block of Jefferson St.
2350 Assist Sheriff Dept at Whiting Park.
Tuesday, June 2
0405 Report of missing cat in the area of the
cemetery
0730 Private Property damage accident on W
Water St.
1010 Assist Sheriff Dept on Behling Rd
1255 Found driver’s license turned in. Message
to owner.
1320 Salvage Inspection in the 300 block of N
Lake St
levoix County Prosecuting Attorney
Allen Telgenhof said. “We need to
send a message to criminals that if
they continue to commit their crimes
up here while they are on vacation
that they will be dealt with. Stealing
$4,000 from a business may not seem
like much down in Chicago or in Atlanta, but in Charlevoix County we
will not tolerate it.”
She also pled guilty to two counts of
lying to a peace officer.
Philpot was sentenced to 18 to 36
months in prison on that charge.
The sentences will run concurrently.
Philpot had 20 prior convictions, including charges in Illinois, Wisconsin
and Georgia.
She was on probation for similar
offenses in Georgia at the time she
committed the offenses in Charlev-
1411 Property damage accident in the 300
block of E Water St
1513 Set of keys found at Peninsula Beach
1535 Gasoline drive off from the 1300 block of
Boyne Av
1657 Property damage accident on N Park St
and Water St.
1721 Emergency activation from OnStar Park
and Water St. Unfounded
1807 Civil Stand By in the 600 block of Jefferson
1927 Assist Sheriff Dept on Old Horton Bay Rd.
Started as 911 hang up. Subject arrested on
weapons offense.
2008 Driving complaint at Pleasant and Division. Vehicles racing around and squealing tires.
Gone on arrival
2358 Assist Sheriff Dept with a threats complaint at Whiting Park
Wednesday, June 3
0021 Suspicious vehicle reported in the 1300
block of Boyne Av
0133 Report of a stolen Chihuahua from Leroy
St. Found in the residence.
0211 Intoxicated subjects arguing in the 400
block of E Main.
0813 Subject arrested on warrant in the 300
oix County.
At the conclusion of Philpot’s prison
sentence, the State of Georgia will
extradite her to pursue her probation
violation down there which will likely lead to additional prison time.
Also on Friday, Dennis Robert McKee, 20, of Charlevoix, pled guilty to
a reduced charge of larceny from a
person, a felony carrying a maximum
penalty of ten years in prison. McKee admitted to robbing the Charlevoix E-Z Mart with another individual
on March 26, 2013.
He told the Court that he pretended to
have a gun to place the employee in
fear so she would give him the money. He indicated he received between
$200 and $300.
Mathew DeNise, 20, of Charlevoix is
also charged
on the same
robbery. His
preliminary
examination
is scheduled
for Tuesday,
June 23.
The
same
E-Z
Mart
dennis robert mckee
was
also
robbed again in 2014. McKee testified at preliminary examination on
June 11 that he planned to rob the station again with Trevor Blackwell but
he changed his mind and Blackwell
robbed the store alone.
Blackwell was bound over to Circuit
Court on a charged of armed robbery
and his case is set to go to trial on
September 8, 2015.
block of N Lake St
1012 Suspicious vehicle reported on Crozier
Crest.
1028 Assist to Probate Court in the 300 block of
E Division St
1353 Citation issued for Improper Passing on N.
Lake St and State St.
1441 Driving complaint on Division St. Contact
made with second driver.
1510 Report of subject fallen off bike in the 400
block of S Park St. Uninjured.
1610 Report of lost Ipod during Mushroom Fest.
2046 Disturbance reported in the 500 block of
N Lake St
Thursday, June 4
0800 Report of missing key
0810 Unlock vehicle in the 200 block of E Water
St
0825 Arrested subject on probation violation in
the 300 block of N Lake St
1009 Arrested subject on Bench Warrant in the
300 block of N Lake St
1421 Unlock vehicle in the Industrial Park
1645 Unlock vehicle in the 100 block of N. Park.
1850 Unlock vehicle in the 300 block of S. Lake
1936 Unlock vehicle in the 1000 block of Second St.
2112 Assist EMS in the 300 block of S Lake St
2125 Civil dispute in the 600 block of River
Ridge.
2148 Suspicious situation in the 400 block of N
Lake St
Friday, June 5
0800 Juvenile complaint on Brockway
0853 Alarm in the 500 block of Bay St
1305 Found bike at Lake and Michigan. Was
returned to owner.
1319 Property damage accident at State and
Park Streets
1451 Disturbance reported in the 300 block of E
Division St. No Trespass/Stalking Warning letter
served.
Saturday, June 6
1106 Unlock vehicle in the 100 block of S East St
1245 Unlock vehicle at lake and Water Streets
1705 Intoxicated subject in Old City Park
1753 Intoxicated subject at Park and Water St.
1802 Arrested intoxicated subject for disorderly
conduct.
2050 Stalking/threats complaint in the 100
block of Water St.
2136 Disturbance in the 200 block of E Lincoln
St.
2153 Retail Fraud in the 400 block of N Lake.
Arrested subject for Retail Fraud and probation
violation. Seeking warrant for second suspect
Sunday, June 7
0251 Report of a suspicious situation on Morgan St
1744 Unlock at the middle school.
Charlevoix COUNTY SEVEN-DAY WEATHER FORECAST
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
June 24
Sunny
HIGH/LOW
78°/55°
June 25
PM Showers
HIGH/LOW
77°/53°
June 26
Few Showers
HIGH/LOW
76°/53°
June 27
Cloudy
HIGH/LOW
77°/54°
June 28
Partly Cloudy
HIGH/LOW
76°/54°
June 29
Sunny
HIGH/LOW
76°/54°
June 30
Light Rain
HIGH/LOW
73°/54°
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freedom festival
Events lineup
June 23
Outdoor Movie
Dusk (around 9:30 PM)
Grab a blanket, a lawn chair, family,
friends, neighbors or co-workers,
and head to the Adult Softball
Field (across from Marty’s
Cones & Carry-Out) to
enjoy a FREE outdoor movie. Come
down early, stake
your ground and
have some fun.
Movie will begin at sundown
(around 9:30 pm)
and will be shown
under the stars on a
huge, inflatable screen
with a state-of-the-art projection
and sound system. The movie is
free and family- friendly.
June 24
Old-Time Kids Games
5-7 p.m. on Wednesday
The “Old Time Kids Games” are
back! Bring the kids to Memorial Park on Wednesday, June 24,
to play some of the games you
remember as a kid. Pick-a-Duck,
Treasures in the Saw Dust, Bean
Bag Toss and more. There will
be bubbles to blow, sidewalks to
chalk, face painting, wash out hair
color and much more. Twister Joe,
Balloon Artist Extraordinaire will
be there to create balloon animals
and balloon hats for everyone. Best
of all it’s all FREE!
june 24
Wii Dance contest
Wii “Just Dance Competition” –
Wednesday June 24, at 7 p.m.
Show off your mad dance skills at
the 3rd Annual Wii “Just Dance
Competition” on the Band Shell
Stage in Memorial Park. Wednesday, June 24, 2015 starting at 7:00
PM. Pre-registration is recommended but you can still register in
Memorial Park prior to the event.
Winner of the Just Dance Competition will take home the Wii and the
Just Dance Game.
june 24
Teen Glow Bowling
Wednesday June 24, at 9:30 p.m.
Lace up your bowling shoes, grab
your bowling ball and join us for
the 3rd Annual Teen Glow Bowling
Night at Gemini Lanes. This event
is for High School age students.
The black lights come on and the
colored pins will be set for your
chance to win prizes and have some
fun with your friends. Pre-Registration is highly recommended as
there is very limited space of 30
bowlers. There is a small
fee of $3 for two games
and bowling shoe
rental.
June 25, 26 & 27
Carnival
Thursday June 25 •
5–10 p.m.
Friday June 26 •
Noon–11 p.m.
Saturday June 27 •
Noon–11 p.m.
Schmidt Amusements offering exciting midway entertainment for
young and old alike
June 26
Block Party
Friday June 26 • from 6–9:30 p.m.
This year’s Block Party the Theme
for the night will be “Let Freedom
Ring”. The Friday Night Block Party in downtown East Jordan. Friday,
June 26, 2015 from 6:00 PM – 9:30
PM will be an event to remember.
There will be Live Music, Food,
Games, The Michigan Stilt Walker
will be on hand to make balloon
creations and lots more. This is a
chance for our local Clubs, Groups,
Organizations and Churches to set
up a booth and make some money.
There is no charge for a booth space
for our non-profits. It’s a great time
to come downtown and meet up
with friends, old and new for a great
night of fun.
June 26
Youth Parade
Friday June 26, at 6 p.m.
This year we will celebrate the
“Cartoon Characters – Let Freedom Ring”. Build a float,
decorate your bike or
wagon, dress up in
costume and join the
fun. The Parade
will begin in the
Marina parking lot
and head north to
Main Street and up
to Williams Street
down the hill to
Spring Street and back
to Memorial Park. Start time
is scheduled for 6 PM on Friday, June 26, 2015. Awards and refreshments immediately following
the parade on Main Street.
June 26
Button Drawing
Drawings at 7, 8 & 9 p.m.
Purchase your commemorative
East Jordan Freedom Festival Button to be entered for a chance to win
one of three fabulous prizes, plus
one very special, once-in-a-lifetime
chance to set off the secular Freedom Festival Fireworks display on
Saturday night. Button drawings
will be held on the hour during the
Friday Night Block Party on Main
Street.
Must be present to win.
Your Festival Button will
also be good for money
saving special at participating East Jordan locations. Festival Buttons will be
on sale at several
East Jordan locations prior to the
festival and will also
be sold at the Friday
Night Block Party
while supplies last.
all week long
Special Button Drawings
Purchase a button at events throughout the week for a chance to win a
special prize the night of the event.
Buy a button on Tuesday and be
entered to win the Tuesday night
prize, special drawings Wednesday
& Thursday as well. Buttons must
be purchased the day of the event, at
the event, to be eligible to win that
night’s prize and you must be present to win. ALL FESTIVAL BUTTONS purchased will be eligible
for the Button Drawings on Friday
Night at the Block Party. Must be
present to win.
June 27
Kids Bounce Houses
Saturday June 27, 10
a.m. – 2 p.m.
Make plans to head
to Murphy’s Field
where the kids can
play in two Bounce
Houses.
There will be no
charge to enter.
tival Prize Raffle. The raffle will be
held on Saturday, June 27, 2015 in
Memorial Park at the Band Shell.
Tickets will be sold in Memorial
Park starting at 5 PM on Saturday.
You will have a chance to win over
40 prizes that have been graciously
donated by area businesses and individuals. The prizes range from
works of art to gift certificates and
everything in between. You must
be present to win. Drawings will
take place throughout the Lip Sync
Contest.
BOB
MATHERS
BODY SHOP
June 27
Lip Sync
Saturday June 27, 6 p.m.
Do you have a favorite song or
favorite artist? Come down to the
Main Stage in Memorial Park on
Saturday June 27, and show the
world how well you know the
words. Dress up, choreograph a
dance or just mouth the words, but
most of all have fun and try to win
the cash prize. Song choice must
be approved prior to the event.
Contestants must be registered and
pre-approved by Friday June 26,
so register early to guarantee your
song choice.
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(231) 582-6543
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June 27
Festival 500
If you’re feeling lucky be sure to
get your Festival 500 ticket for your
chance to win one of 10 $50 cash
prizes or the Grand Prize of $500 in
cash. Tickets will be on sale during
the festival at the Freedom Festival Information Booth or
from any Festival Board
Member. Tickets are
$5 each and the drawing will be held
in Memorial Park
on Saturday June
27, just before the
band takes the stage.
Need not be present
to win.
June 27
Fabulous Fireworks
Saturday June 27, at Dusk
No festival would be complete
without a grand finale of Fabulous Fireworks and the East Jordan Freedom Festival has just that.
Launched from a barge in the middle of the Beautiful South Arm of
Lake Charlevoix and synchronized
to music, you won’t soon forget this
fireworks display. The best viewing
location is downtown East Jordan
in Memorial Park, The Marina
Docks, The Old Boat Launch and
Bridge Area. Memorial Park will
also be the best location to hear
the music that will accompany the
beautiful fireworks display. RAIN
DATE IS SUNDAY JUNE 28
June 28
Freedom Lovers Breakfast
Sunday June 28, 7 a.m. to Noon
Join the East Jordan Sno-Mobilers
Club as they celebrate Freedom
with “The Works” Breakfast. Held
at the Sno-Mobilers Club House on
Mt. Bliss Road in East Jordan.
Cost: Adults $6, Children $3
June 27
Maddie’s Petting Zoo
Saturday June 27, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Murphy’s Field – Let the kids meet
and pet Maddie’s farm friends from
White Birch Valley Farms.
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Grand Parade
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you. Come out and enjoy the parade
celebrating with the theme of “Let
Freedom Ring.” The Grand Parade
will be led by the Color Guard.
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Bob works at EJ and resides in the
Charlevoix area. For over 15 years
Mike Argetsinger has been playing and singing music. As one of
the original members of Whiskey
Creek Mike plays rhythm guitar,
bass guitar and sings. Mike grew
up in East Jordan and now lives
in the Charlevoix area. Another
of the founding members is Matt
Argetsinger. Matt who was born
and raised in East Jordan and still
lives there today has been singing
his whole life and Whiskey Creek
is his first band.
Saturday Afternoon
The Pistil Whips
meet the amazing racers
courtesy PHOTO
The East Jordan Freedom Festival Parade will feature many “celebrities” including Fourth Place Amazing Race Winners Rochelle Nevedal of Kalkaska,
and Michael Dombrowski of Traverse City. The couple will be in the Freedom
Festival’s Grand Parade on Saturday June 27 at 3 p.m. and following the parade they will be in Memorial Park until 4:30 p.m. to sign autographs and for
photo opportunities.
Freedom Festival
Entertainment
Thursday Night
Scarkazm
Memorial Park Bandshell – 8:30
PM – 10:30 PM
There are two sides to this “coin”!
Scarkazm is a very polished original group with memorable songs
that will catch the attention of the
masses. They also have the ability to perform almost anything
that stems from the rock and roll
genre! Check out a live show, you
will be amazed at the versatility!
Pushing out straight forward,
high energy shows, SCARKAZM
keeps one goal in mind ... keeping
the people involved until the very
last note!
Friday Night
Whiskey Creek
Main Street Stage – 7 to 9:30 p.m.
Whiskey Creek is made up of local East Jordan and Charlevoix
residents.
Band member Jim Clark has been
drumming for over 50 years and
is still going strong. Jim joined
Whiskey Creek in late 2013 and
the band couldn’t be happier. Jim
resides in the Charlevoix area.
Kerry Argetsinger, bass guitar &
vocals has over 30 years of experience playing and singing and is
one of the founding members of
Whiskey Creek. Jodie Givens,
lead guitar and vocals has been
playing guitar for over 40 years.
Jodie is also one of the founding
members of the band. Jodie resides in the Charlevoix area. Bobby Jo Givens plays lead guitar,
rhythm guitar and vocals. Bobby
has been playing guitar for 20
years and joined Whiskey Creek
in the summer of 2013 and has
been a great addition to the band.
PM – 5:30 PM
The Pistil Whips are a new duo
based out of Boyne City, MI. They
combine the styles of funk, blues,
and jazz to make a sound all their
own. Eric Dane Jaqua plays the
revolutionary Farmer Foot Drums
(a drum set operated with the feet
only), guitar and vocals simultaneously. With Will Love on sax,
clarinet, keys and beatbox flute.
Saturday
Petoskey Steel Drum Band
PM – Dusk
The Petoskey Steel Drum Band
was formed in 1997 under the
direction of Barry Bennett. With
just a few drums and only 12
students, the band began to tour
the state of Michigan during the
summers. Today, there are 65 students playing steel drums in the
high school and 75 in the middle
school. Our Summer Performing
Group currently has 38 members.
The group performs between 2025 concerts every summer and
over 40 during the entire year.
Our concerts our designed for the
entire family and are extremely
energetic and fun! The band
has performed all over the state
of Michigan at various Festivals
and City Concerts, at Disney
World, New Orleans-Mardi Gras
(8 times), Hawaii, St. Thomas,
Puerto Rico, and Tortola.
don’t miss the block party!
courtesy PHOTO
The Freedom Festival Friday night Block Party draws hundreds downtown to Main Street for food, music, games and prizes.
—Faith & Memorial—
O b i tu a ry
hilda ann (hawkins) reinhardt
hilda ann (hawkins) reinhardt
Sept. 6, 1922 - june 17, 2015
Hilda Ann (Hawkins) Reinhardt
passed away at Grandvue Medical
Care Facility on June 17, 2015 with
family by her side.
She was born September 6, 1922
to Carl and Adeline (Holden)
Hawkins in Warner Township,
Boyne City, Michigan. Hilda attended one room schoolhouses in
the Tebo School Road area through
eighth grade.
She then “boarded out” in Boyne
City in order to attend high school
until the school started a bus route.
Hilda and her sister, Doris, then had
to walk two miles to catch the bus.
She graduated from Boyne City
High School in 1939.
The eldest of four children, Hilda
learned to milk cows at age five,
and drove a team of horses pulling
a dump hay rake by age eight. She
loved the farm and fell in love with
a farmer. Hilda married Clarence
Reinhardt on August 6, 1939.
Side by side they lived and worked
the Reinhardt farm on Deer Lake
where they raised their four children in a household filled with
laughter and love. As they got
older, they sold the farm and Hilda
began her second career as a rural
mail carrier. She was dedicated to
serving her neighbors and friends
on the mail route, filling 400 mailboxes six days a week even in the
courtesy photo
hilda reinhardt
harsh Northern Michigan winters
until her retirement.
She is survived by her children:
Ron (Bea) Reinhardt, Terry (Glenda) Reinhardt, Dale (Christy)
Reinhardt, and Sue (and the late
Morrie) Hobbs, all of Boyne City;
her grandchildren: Kim (Ben) Matelski, Scott (Chris) Hobbs, Tracy
(Kerri) Reinhardt, Stacy (fiancé
Tammy) Reinhardt, David Reinhardt, Steve Reinhardt, Jamie
(Chris) Dobrowolski, Jody (John)
Cosier, Bo (Courtney) Reinhardt,
and Luke (Katie) Reinhart, 25
great grandchildren and five greatgreat grandchildren.
She is also survived by her sister,
Doris Grutsch of East Jordan, and
Sister-in-law, Dorothy Hawkins of
Boyne City.
Hilda was preceded in death by her
husband Clarence, her parents, Carl
and Adeline Hawkins, brothers Carl
Hawkins, Jr. and Don Hawkins and
brother-in-law Carl Grutsch.
Hilda set an example for her family
with love, loyalty and hard work.
She was trustworthy, proud and virtuous. Her family will remember
her for her strength as she milked
the cows and worked the fields all
day and for her beauty, not only
when she dressed up to attend a
Grange dance with Clarence, but
the beauty in being the wonderful
person she was.
Hilda loved living on Deer Lake
and enjoyed having her yard filled
with kids. She never minded the
puddles on the floor and having her
cookie jar emptied by her family,
which she loved above all else.
The family would like to extend
a special thank you to the staff at
Grandvue Medical Care Facility
for the love and care they provided.
A service to celebrate Hilda’s life
will take place at 11 A.M. on Monday, June 22nd at the Boyne City
United Methodist Church. Visitation will be held on Sunday, June
21, from 4-6 P.M., at Stackus Funeral Home.
Family and friends wishing to share
a thought or memory are encouraged to do so online at www.stonefuneralhomeinc.com.
Where’s God when things go wrong?
How to find peace in the midst
of unexpected tragedy will be
explored at Lifetree Café on Sunday, June 28, at 6:30 p.m.
The program, titled “When Ev-
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 a.m.
or 10:30 a.m.; Bible Studies Wed. 6:307:30 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
erything Goes Wrong, Where Is
God?” includes a filmed interview
with Denise Lauerman, a woman
who coped with the death of two
children and her husband. In the
midst of sadness and brokenness,
Lauerman says she feels peace.
“I’ve stood on the side of mountains, screamed, and thrown
rocks,” she said. “I’ve had those
conversations with God, and
sometimes it’s just thinking and
not prayer. I know he hears me,
service only. For questions concerning the
EJ Campus, call 536-2299 or Walloon Campus 535-2288
Episcopal Church of Nativity
Nativity is located at 209 Main Street,
Boyne City. Please call 582-5045 or visit
episcopalboyne.com for more information.
BC Free Methodist Church
839 State St. Boyne City; Sundays - 10am
Sunday School, 11am Morning Worship,
5pm Youth Group; Wednesdays - 6:30pm
Adult Bible Study - Rev. Jason Reynolds,
Pastor- 582-6843
First Baptist Church
875 State St. Boyne City, 582-9561
Sunday School-10 a.m.; Morning Worship-11 a.m.; Evening Worship-6 p.m.;
Wednesday Evening-7 p.m.; 582-6633
First Presbyterian
First Presbyterian Church at 401 S. Park St.,
Boyne City invites you to share worship
with us each Sunday at 11 a.m. Worship
is led by Rev. Elizabeth Broschart followed
by coffee and fellowship. Communion is
celebrated the first Sunday of the month.
An infant and toddler room is available in
and I get answers.”
Admission to the 60-minute event
is free. Snacks and beverages are
available. Lifetree Café is located
at 401 S. Park Street, Boyne City.
Lifetree Café is a place where
people gather for conversation
about life and faith in a casual
coffeehouse-type setting.
Questions about Lifetree may be
directed to Julie Hasse at (231)
582-7983 or lifetree@fpboyne.
org.
addition to a program for students ages
four through seven. 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, 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;
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
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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 Street, Boyne City
9 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 Mike Neihardt
Office Hours 8 am - 3 pm, Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday
Office 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
www.walloonchurch.com.
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Sen. Wayne Schmidt supports local wineries
courtesy PHOTO
Sen. Wayne Schmidt (R-Traverse City) and guests Brian Lesperance of the Fenn Valley winery (center) and Marie-Chantal
Dalese of the Chateau Chantal winery, testified before the Senate Commerce Committee in support of Senate Bills 36970, which would help Michigan wineries by clarifying the companies’ sales and use tax industrial processing exemption.
The Senate Commerce Committee
on Wednesday approved legislation
sponsored by Sen. Wayne Schmidt
that would help Michigan wineries
by clarifying the companies’ sales
and use tax industrial processing exemption. The measures would also
apply to microbreweries and microdistilleries.
Currently, alcohol producers are
granted a tax exemption on processing equipment used to produce
wine for wholesale, however, there
is some ambiguity as to whether that
exemption also applies to wine sold
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courtesy PHOTO
Industrial Magnetics Inc. President Dennis O’Leary (left) and CEO
Bud Shear (right) of Boyne City, are proud to announce 30 years of
service for employee Pete Friedrich. Friedrich moved from Midland
to Boyne City in 1982, joining IMI in June 1985 as part of the Sales
Department. From the sales department, he moved into marketing, product management, advertising manager and is currently
IMI’s Strategic Accounts Manager.
If you feel overwhelmed by the
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Neighborworks America’s Second Annual America at Home
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money to do, it gives you a reason
to make it behave.
God calls us to manage well the
resources He gives us, so that
we’re able to do good things for
His kingdom and His people.
Broke people can’t give, so my
advice would be to use your talents and resources for the good of
others.
—Dave
You need something that matters
Dear Dave,
My wife and I are in our twenties.
We have no debt and $50,000 in
the bank. Our income is $90,000 a
year, and we’re cautious to live on
less than we make. Still, we can’t
seem to get motivated to make a
budget. How can we get inspired
to do this?
Isaac
Dear Isaac,
Two of the biggest motivators we
have are pain and pleasure. Financially, you guys don’t have any
pain. You’re killing it! So, we’re
going to have to figure out some-
thing associated with pleasure.
I think you need to look for something bigger than money to push
you. You guys need to ask yourselves, “What are we saving for?”
On a bigger scale, ask yourselves,
“What can we do with this money?”
It sounds to me like you both realize money can’t be the goal. And
that’s a good thing. You guys are
obviously smart, gifted people.
I’m sure you have ideas and goals,
dreams and desires. Talk about
them and write them down. By
doing this, you’ll be taking the
first steps toward making these
things reality. When you have
RV upgrade
Dear Dave,
My husband and I work and live in
an RV. The vehicle is paid for, and
I’d like to upgrade to a larger one,
but that would mean taking out a
$30,000 loan. We have $30,000 in
savings, including our emergency
fund, and we make $55,000 a year.
What are your thoughts?
Renee
Dear Renee,
I think what you’re doing with
your lives is kind of cool. But I
can’t advise financing something
that will go down in value as
quickly as an RV. I wouldn’t even
at retail directly by the producer.
“Michigan’s $300 million wine industry is among the largest in the nation and provides jobs for more than
3,000 residents,” said Schmidt, RTraverse City. “Removing this double tax burden promotes the growth
of an industry that is incredibly important to the economy of our state
and to thousands of hard-working
families.”
Marie-Chantal Dalese of the Chateau Chantal winery and Brian Lesperance of the Fenn Valley winery
testified in support of the measures
before the committee.
“This important legislation will allow wineries to reinvest more into
our businesses, which will help create more jobs and attract new customers. It will help promote Michigan’s economic growth as well as
ensure Michigan’s wineries are
in compliance with the state’s tax
laws,” Dalese and Lesperance said.
“We thank Senators Schmidt and
Brandenburg for recognizing the
need for these bills and encourage
the Legislature’s support.”
There are 212 wineries in the state.
Of those, only 48 offer on-site tasting rooms. Schmidt said wineries
are discouraged from offering these
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do it on the basis that it’s going to
be your primary residence.
Let’s look at things from a different angle. First of all, I think your
emergency fund is a little high. I
recommend three to six months of
expenses, and on a household income of $55,000, holding $20,000
in reserve would be a lot. If you
kept $15,000 in the bank, that
would leave you with $15,000. If
you’re talking about a $30,000 upgrade, you’d only need to save up
another $15,000.
See where I’m going with this?
With a little patience and planning, you can have your upgrade
in the not-too-distant future and
still have the peace of mind that
goes with knowing you have a
reasonable emergency fund sitting
in the bank!
—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 radio stations. Dave’s latest
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tool. Follow Dave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and
on the web at daveramsey.com.
rooms because of the uncertainty of
the double tax implications. By passing his bill, Schmidt said Michigan’s
wine and tourism industries would
benefit as it would prevent double
taxation from occurring and encourages industry growth.
Senate Bill 369 and its companion,
SB 370, sponsored by Sen. Jack
Brandenburg, R-Harrison Township,
now advance to the whole Senate for
consideration.
know the impact
of retirement
goals on your
finances
When you retire, what will you
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you’ll need to connect them
with your financial situation.
For example, if you’d like to
travel the globe, consider placing a certain amount of money
each year in a liquid account
that offers significant protection
of principal. Set aside enough
money to cover all your travels
for a year, and when it’s exhausted, you’ll know it’s time to
stay home for a while.
Also, if you’re going to pursue
your hobbies, don’t get carried away. Be aware that some
people do get over-exuberant
and spend more money on their
hobbies than they can really
afford. So have fun with your
pursuits, but set a budget — and
stick to it.
Think carefully about what
you’d like to do when you retire
— and tie your objectives into
your finances. By being aware
of both your dreams and your
“bottom line,” you should be
able to enjoy the retirement lifestyle you’ve envisioned.
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• House Bill 4122, Repeal state film
producer subsidies: Passed 24 to 13
in the Senate
To repeal the program that gives
Michigan tax dollars to film producers. Since 2008 some $500 million
has been distributed to producers.
This week’s votes send the bill to the
Governor for approval or veto.
37 Sen. Wayne Schmidt R - Traverse
City Y
• House Bill 4325, Establish overspending public school “early warning system”: Passed 25 to 12 in the
Senate
To require school districts to submit
their annual budget projections and
assumptions to the state each July,
and establish a process of review and
concurrence involving intermediate
school districts. Non-concurrence
would trigger reporting and oversight
requirements. Related bills would
require funding be withheld from
districts that fail to reduce their overspending.
City Y
• House Bill 4328, Authorize withholding state money from overspending school districts: Passed 25 to 12
in the Senate
To give the Department of Treasury
the authority to withhold state school
aid payments from an overspending
school district that fails to submit an
acceptable “deficit elimination plan,”
or that then falls more deeply into financial trouble.
—top stories—
City Y
• House Bill 4329, Authorize emergency manager for chronically overspending school district: Passed 25 to
12 in the Senate
To authorize appointment of an
Emergency Manager for an overspending public school district that
fails to comply with the deficit reduction plans and procedures required by
House Bill 4325 and related bills.
City Y
• House Bill 4273, Eliminate February election date: Passed 30 to 7 in
the Senate
To eliminate the February election
date authorized by a 2003 election
consolidation law which required
all regular elections in the state to
be held on either the last Tuesday in
February, or the Tuesday after the
first Monday in either May, August,
or November.
37 Sen. Wayne Schmidt
R - Traverse City Y
• Senate Bill 328, Authorize more
State Police officer grades: Passed 35
to 0 in the Senate
To create two new grades of State
Police officer, called “inspector” and
“recruit.” The current grades are colonel, lieutenant colonel, major, captain, lieutenant, sergeant and trooper.
City Y
• Senate Bill 165, Authorize pedalpowered beer bars: Passed 96 to 13
in the House
To establish in statute that a “com-
mercial quadricycle,” which is a
pedal-powered mobile beer bar, is
not considered a “motor vehicle”
even if it has auxiliary power, and instead would be subject to much less
onerous regulations. Under this and
Senate Bill 166 passengers would be
allowed to have open beer or wine
containers, but the driver would be
required to have a blood alcohol level
of zero.
105 Rep. Triston Cole R - Mancelona
Y
• House Bill 4640, Regulate Uber,
Lyft, etc. - insurance provision:
Passed 70 to 40 in the House
To establish that passengers using
services like Uber and Lyft would be
covered by the same type of insurance as passengers in taxicabs. This
means the unlimited personal injury
protection (PIP) coverage required
by the state no-fault insurance law
would be provided by the passenger’s own auto insurance, and by the
driver’s policy only if the passenger
had none.
Y
• House Bill 4637, Regulate Uber,
Lyft, etc.; preempt local bans: Passed
71 to 39 in the House
To establish a regulatory framework
that would enable “transportation
network companies” like Uber and
Lyft to operate in this state, including
a preemption on local government
regulations or bans. The companies
would have to get a state permit and
carry liability insurance. The bill requires background checks on drivers
and annual vehicle inspections.
Y
Courtesy MichiganVotes.org
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falcon family
photos courtesy diane & ed strzeliniski
Diane and Ed Strzelinski (above) check the progress on an American
Kestrel’s nestbox at the Darnton Nature Preserve in Eveline Township. The bird and its eggs is pictured below.
FRIDAY JUNE 26 • COME SEE MONTY LOPER!
475 lake st.
lot gets a
makeover
Some inmates from the Charlevoix County Jail help clean
up the 475 North Lake St.
property recently leased by
Boyne City. The city hopes to
have the waterfront property
ready for the public for the
July 4 holiday.
EvEry Friday Night For Stroll thE StrEEtS
on "THE LAWN AT LYNDA'S"
Enjoy local musical artists as
they showcase their talent!
27 SOUTH LAKE ST., BOYNE CITY • LYNDASREALESTATESERVICE.COM
PHOTO BY chris faulknor
bull
From pg. 1
she said. “I’m all for artistic expression and that kind of thing.
I just think that the people who
decided to put those sculptures
in town should have thought
a little more about where they
should put that particular sculpture.
She added, “If they wanted to
display it, fine, but not in the
children’s area—that’s extremely inappropriate.”
Melvin responded to the concerns, saying he thought the
whole issue was silly.
“I’m surprised that the people
that are complaining about the
testicles aren’t also complaining
about the nude female figures a
couple hundred yards away,” he
said. “So what would upset them
about a nude bull? What do they
want me to do, put underpants
on him, because he’s not a bull if
he doesn’t have testicles.”
Melvin Added, “If the person
complaining about the testicles
wants to design a pair of underpants, we could arrange a public
installation with the press and
public invited to watch them put
the underpants on the bull.”
Cain and Meeder both told the
Gazette that, although there
have been complaints, there was
also plenty of positive feedback
about the sculptures and the tour.
“We’ve gotten a few that were
concerned, but we’ve gotten a
lot more that were really positive
about the whole show, so we’ve
been pretty pleased about the
whole response,” said Meeder.
According to officials, there are
no plans to remove Red Angus
from the show.
For more info on the six original
works of art in the show, go to
www.walkaboutsculptureshow.com
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PUBLIC NOTICE • PUBLIC NOTICE • PUBLIC NOTICE • PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the
Public Accuracy Test for the August
4, 2015 Primary Election has been
scheduled for Monday, June 29,
2015, at 9:30 a.m. in the Commissioner Room, 203 Antrim Street,
Charlevoix, MI 49720.
The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to demonstrate that the computer program used to record and count
the votes cast at the election meets
the requirements of law.
CHERYL POTTER BROWE
Charlevoix County Clerk
NOTICE
LAST DAY TO REGISTER
NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION FOR ELECTORS OF THE
CITY OF BOYNE CITY
CHARLEVOIX COUNTY, MICHIGAN
All electors are hereby given notice
that an Election will be held in the
City of Boyne City on Tuesday, August 4, 2015.
Electors who wish to vote in the
election must be registered to vote
no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday,
July 6, 2015. If you are not currently
registered to vote or have changed
your address in the city/township
in which you live you may do so at
the following locations listed in this
notice.
In Person:
At the city/township clerk’s office
where your residence is located or at
the office of the Charlevoix County
Clerk during normal business hours.
At any of the Secretary of State
Branch offices located throughout
the state during normal business
hours.
At the specified agency for clients
receiving services through the
Family Independence Agency, the
Department of Community Health,
Michigan Jobs Commission and
some offices of the Commission for
the Blind.
At the military recruitment offices
for persons enlisting in the armed
forces.
By Mail:
By obtaining and completing a Mail
Voter Registration Application and
forwarding to the election official
as directed on the application by the
close of registration deadline. Mail
voter registration applications may
be obtained by contacting any of
the following clerks.
NOTE: A person who registers to
vote by mail is required to vote in
person unless they have previously
voted in person in the city/township where they live or are at least
60 years of age or are handicapped.
Electors who wish to register with
the county or city/township clerk
are advised to call ahead for the location, days and times.
The purpose of this election is to
nominate officials for City Commissioner for the City of Boyne City.
Cindy Grice, Clerk/Treasurer
City of Boyne City
319 N. Lake St
Boyne City, MI 49712
231-582-6597
Cheryl Potter Browe,
County Clerk
203 Antrim Street
Charlevoix, MI 49720
231-547-7200
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—top stories—
photos by chris faulknor
on Earth
and
an
abundance
of
land
for agric u l t u r e . Last week’s release of Pope FranT h e s e
cis’ Encyclical “Laudato Si” (On
gifts proCare for Our Common Home) has
vide great
been awaited with great anticipablessings
tion and interest, not only among
steven j. raica
to
our
Catholics, but within the general
lives, but
public as well.
The Holy Father has encouraged also come with the solemn responall of us to reflect upon God’s gifts sibility to ensure they are used in a
of creation and the environment wise manner in order to provide a
and how we care for that which legacy for generations to come.
has been entrusted to us. Exer- With this encyclical, Pope Francis,
cising proper stewardship of all as many Popes before him, calls
of our resources is integral to the on all of us to consider with care
dignity of human life and an ap- the impact our choices make not
only on our environment, but inplication of our social teachings. One has only to look around the deed on our world. We honor God
Diocese of Gaylord to see the and express thanksgiving for His
spectacular beauty created by God. creation by being responsible conFor example, we are surrounded sumers and by respecting creation
by the largest freshwater system that sustains us.
Lisa Schrock, Betty Jean Bruce, and Marc Poznal (upper left) took a peek at one of the cars for the Back to the
Bricks Car Show held on June 15 in downtown Boyne City. Dave Leavesley (upper right) got brave and glanced
under the hood of one of the antique cars. Robert and Pat Hazel (lower left) know very well that the truck in
front of them is not a rust bucket, but a true antique. Lynn Gillespie (lower right) checked out the interior of
one of the vehicles on display.
Patient Appreciation Day
and Frame Sale
Gaylord Bishop
speaks on Pope’s
recent Encyclical
Cool cars in beautiful boyne
PUBLIC NOTICE: NORTHWEST ACADEMY BUDGET HEARING
Northwest Academy of Charlevoix will hold its annual budget hearing for the 2015-2016 school year at
5:30 p.m. on Monday June 29 in the school’s main office located at 115 West Hurlbut St. in Charlevoix.
This meeting is open to the public. For hearing or vision impaired or others who need special assistance
with attending the meeting or for more information, call (231) 547-9000 or e-mail [email protected].
Bill ends prepay
of taxes during
treas. disputes
Gov. Also signs clarification
on scrap metal payments,
budget implementation bills
Residents who dispute the amount
of their tax liability will no longer
have to prepay taxes, penalties and
interest on the amount the Treasury Department states they owe
before their case is heard before
the Court of Claims, under legislation signed today by Gov. Rick
Snyder.
“All Michigan taxpayers should
have equal access to the court system if they want to appeal their
taxes,” Snyder said.
“Now residents can reserve full
payment of their taxable liability
until the court hears their case and
planning
From pg. 1
the 50 percent allowable window coverage because some
thought that was too much coverage.
“We may need to look at our
current standards ordinance,”
said Boyne City Planning Director Scott McPherson.... “But,
I’m not quite sure what to do on
this particular one.”
EXPANSION
From pg. 1
“We’re just excited for the community as a whole,” O’Leary said.
“It’s a sign that the community is
strong and we can keep manufacturing here in Northern Michigan.”
IMI was founded in 1961, and produces various magnetic products
used for holding, lifting, fixturing,
conveying, material handling, and
magnetic separation applications.
Company officials expect construction of the addition to last from June
until the target completion date of
Dec. 1. The final facility will be
34,000 square feet in size.
“This has been in anticipation for
about five years,” said O’Leary. “We
did, basically, a workflow study on
what level does the existing business
think it can handle—we’re simply
at a point now where we need more
physical space.”
He added, “Our growth has been
stable and sustainable since before
the recession and coming out of the
recession. So, expansion is necessary
to continue to that growth pattern.”
More info at www.magnetics.com
they will have ample time to file
their appeal.”
Senate Bill 100, sponsored by state
Sen. Jack Brandenburg and approved with unanimous support in
both the House and Senate, allows
taxpayers to withhold payment of
the contested portion of their tax
liability until the court has decided
their case.
It also gives taxpayers 60 days to
file an appeal instead of 35. It is
now PA 79 of 2015.
The governor also signed four
other bills:
• SB 304, sponsored by state Sen.
Mike Kowall, clarifies which items
sold to a scrap metal processor necessitate a payment be mailed to
the seller, those being transactions
involving catalytic converters, air
conditioners and parts and copper
wire and pipe. It is now PA 80.
• HB 4434, sponsored by state
Rep. Earl Poleski, eliminates
counties’ financial responsibility
for administrative costs associated with foster care services and
requires the state Department of
Health and Human Services to assume the funding. It is now PA 81.
Rep. Sarah Roberts, extends the
sunset on certain water fees until
Dec. 31, 2015 and waste fees until
Oct. 1, 2019, to continue funding
programs that protect drinking water, support water pollution control
activities, oversee landfills, and
promote recycling of e-waste.
It is now PA 82.
Rep. Nancy Jenkins, updates
Michigan’s 40-year-old feed law
to support increased inspections
and establish better oversight of
commercial feed manufacturing
practices. It is now PA 83.
One commissioner said Charlevoix’s standard is at 20 percent
and discussed the possibility of
lowering the standard to 25 or
40 percent of window coverage
in Boyne.
The planning and zoning administrator has taken inventory
in the Central Business District
for signs covering windows and
brought it back for the Boyne
City Commission for review.
agreement with 475 North Lake
St. LLC for the use of their
property as a public park.
City crews are cleaning the site.
The stockade fence is hoped to
come down by July 4.
The lease agreement allows the
city to apply for grants to purchase the property.
The building that currently resides on the property will be
evaluated to see if it can be used
for another
objective and is being secured
for safety reasons.
Staff Report
The city entered into a lease
Boyne Falls School 3rd
Trimester Honor Roll
6th Grade All A’s
Blake Brunmeier
Aubrie Sparks
6th Grade A’s & B’s
Zoe Harmon
Ryleigh Richardson
Maddie Daneff
Krystal Grubaugh
Josie Smith
9th Grade High Honors
(3.7 GPA or Higher)
Jordan Herman
10th Grade Honor Roll
(3.0—3.69 GPA)
Leszek Wasylewski
Katelynn Wilson
(3.7 GPA or Higher)
Megan Byrne
Josh Lange
Marcus Matelski
(3.0—3.69 GPA)
Andrew Campbell
Kayla Carson
Alicia Gasco
Sean Lynch
Cody Milbrandt
Kelsy Richardson
Kurstin Wilson
(3.7 GPA or Higher)
Kyle Byrne
Kaylee Herman
Hailey Matelski
(3.0—3.69 GPA)
Ashlee DeNise
Alexandrea LaVake
Hannah Milks
Raegen Pedigo
Andrew Stevens
Hunter Williams
Friday, June 26th • 1-7 P.M
Eyes on Main
102 E. Main Street Boyne City
(231) 582-6704
Vendors:
Food and beverages
served
www.visionsource-boyneeyesonmain.com
THE FARMERS MARKET IS
MOVING, BUT NOT FOR LONG!
please enjoy our market at these
alternate locations due to the
activities going on within our community
• SATURDAY, JULY 4TH - Old City Park due to 4th of July Activities
• SATURDAY, JULY 11 - Peninsula Park due to Boyne Thunder
All other days, we are
in Veteran's Memorial
Park as usual
—meetings & Events—
opens June 24
Gazebo concerts
The Boyne Area Chamber of Commerce’s Evenings at the Gazebo kicks of its season at 6:30
p.m. Wednesday June 24 in Old City Park.
Concert-goers encouraged to bring lawn chairs,
blankets, picnic dinner & a bottle of wine. More
info at 582-6222 or gazeboconcerts.com.
Summer Schedule:
• June 24 - Galactic Sherpas - Nine-piece rock
band with a horn section
• July 1 - Up North Vocal Institute
Young opera singers
• July 8 - Steel Drum Quartet
Petoskey Steel Drum band alumni
• July 15 - Full Circle
Classic rock band
• July 22 - The Johns
Country/Americana
• July 29 - Olivia Millerschin
Top 4 on America’s Got Talent
• Aug. 5 - Horton Creek
Bluegrass, country, folk
• Aug. 12 - Moors & McCumber
Rootsy folk and melodic pop
• Aug. 19 - Ali Ryerson
World-renowned jazz flutist
June 26 - July 18
ctac summer music
The Crooked Tree Arts Center’s Up North Vocal
Institute will kick off its summer program with a
7:00 p.m. performance on Friday, June 26 at the
Boyne City Performing Arts Center.
The schedule is filled with performances located on Mackinac Island, in Boyne City, and
everywhere in between, providing many opportunities to see the talented young singers
of this year’s Up North Vocal Institute (UNVI).
The concerts provide entertainment for music
enthusiasts, as well as a chance for the singers
to showcase what they’ve learned during their
opera boot camp.
World famous Mezzo Soprano, Michelle DeYoung, will join us for four days July 10th - July
14th, with class times TBA on July 12 and 13.
The public is welcome to attend events and
Master Classes during her attendance at UNVI.
Please visit her website at www.MichelleDeYoung.com for career highlights. Other guest artist master classes are open to the public -dates
and times TBA. The complete concert schedule
includes the following dates and locations:
• Friday June 26 - 7–9 PM Boyne City PA Center
• Saturday, June 27 - 7 – 8:30 PM Odmark Pavilion, Charlevoix
• Wednesday, July 1 - 6:30 -8:00 PM Gazebo
Concert Series in Old City Park, Boyne City
• Friday, July 3 - 7 -9 PM Boyne City Performing
Arts Center
• Friday, July 17 - 7-9 PM Boyne City Performing
Arts Center
city
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and should begin laying block shortly.”
Cain also said plans for the city facilities project
continue to be defined and more detailed.
Work has begun on a pavilion-like shelter at
the city’s new Ridge Run Dog Park as well.
Cain said at his MDOT Rural Task Force Oversight Committee meeting recently he learned
that the two-month federal transportation
program extension translates into about $40
million additional dollars coming into the
state.
This program could have a direct effect on one
of the city’s major street projects.
“Initial indications are looking fairly good for
projects that took advantage of the advanced
construction route, such as we did for our Court
Street project,”Cain said. “And, it looks like they
may be getting their full funding.”
For the first time since 1951, when the city’s
old clock tower at the site of the current Boyne
Co-op was dismantled and removed because it
had deteriorated so badly, that clock is back in
the possession of the city.
“After protecting it for many years, former police chief John Talboys gave it back to the city
today (June 9) and forever,”said Cain. “It is now
safely stored inside our wastewater treatment
plant where it rejoined our city bell after being
separated for many years.”
He added, “These treasures will now be evaluated to determine exactly how they will be
used in our upcoming city facilities project that
will be taking place next year on this site (current city hall location).”
The lower Lake Street stormwater project was
expected to begin in recent weeks.
Also expected to be installed was a sign for the
city’s community garden.
Cain updated the commission on the Division
Street flooding issue.
Despite assurances to the contrary, we have
not received any proposals from the representatives of Park View Apartments regarding
our request for an easement to help remove
stormwater from the Division Street area,”
he said. “Nor have we received any indication
when we might be receiving anything.”
Cain said he would follow-up with the city attorney on the matter.
• Saturday, July 18 - 7-9 PM UNVI Gala Scenes
Concert, Boyne City Performing Arts Center
All events are free of charge and open to the
public.
More info at (231) 347-4337 or crookedtree.org.
The Crooked Tree Arts Center is located at 461 E.
Mitchell Street, downtown Petoskey.
june 26
KIDS SIGHT VISION SCREENING
The East Jordan Lions Club is sponsoring a free
community eye screening for preschool children
ages 1-6. This screening takes less than 60 seconds and has proven to catch eye problems early, as most children are not tested until entering
Kindergarten. Screening will be held during the
East Jordan Freedom Festival Block Party on Friday June 26 from 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. The testing
sight will be set up in the Main Street Center, 100
Main St., East Jordan. Kidsight Vision Screening
is an International Lions Club Program.
june 26 - july 18
UNVI Concert Series
All Friday concerts are performed at the Boyne
City Performing Arts Center, 7-9 p.m.
Fridays: June 26, July 3, July 10 and July 17.
Saturday, June 27 - Odmark Pavilion, Charlevoix
(7-8:30 p.m.) Wednesday, July 1 - Gazebo Concert Series in Old City Park, Boyne City (6:30-8
p.m.) Saturday, July 18 - Gala Opera Scenes
Concert at the Boyne City Performing Arts Center, Boyne City (7-9 p.m.) We welcome world
famous Mezzo Soprano Michelle DeYoung who
joins us for four days July 10 - July 14. The public
is welcome to attend events and Master Classes
during her attendance at UNVI. Master Class
times TBA.
with two words in the 1800s) the way it used to
be played, the Strike Out ALS Match, featuring
the rules, customs and uniforms from the 1860s
takes place June 27 on the grounds of Castle
Farms. The Petoskey Mossback Base Ball Club,
Castle Farms and The ALS Association Michigan
Chapter are teaming up for an old time base ball
match, where pitchers are “hurlers”, catchers are
‘behinds”, you hit the ball with the “timber” and
a run doesn’t count until you ring the tally bell.
The double header match between the Mossback and Old Golds will start at Noon on the
Grounds of Castle Farms. Admission is free. Donations will be accepted throughout the event.
All proceeds will benefit the ALS Association
Michigan Chapter’s efforts in patient care,
advocacy, research and education.
june 28
nativity welcome back brunch
Reverend Kathleen Kircher will be guest celebrant for the 10 a.m. Eucharist service at
Episcopal Church of the Nativity on Sunday,
June 28. Immediately following the service,
the ‘Welcome Back Brunch’ will be held on the
church front porch, weather permitting. Nativity
is located at 209 Main Street, Boyne City. More
info at 582-5045 or episcopalboyne.com
june 30
stutter support group
The next meeting of the People Who Stutter
Support Group will be Tuesday June 30 6-8pm
in the Boyne District Library small conference
room. For more information, contact Lucy at
231-409-6889.
july 1
June 26-27
SOBO arts festival
SOBO Arts Festival, Friday night downtown, Saturday at Veterans Park. STORY ON PAGE 1
June 27
Hops for Hospice
The “Hops for Hospice” fundraiser boat cruise is
from 4 to 6 p.m. on Saturday June 27. Tickets are
$25, and each ticket includes a two-hour cruise
around Lake Charlevoix and Lake Michigan.
Two special microbrews will be served during
the cruise. Go to keweenawexcursions.com or
call 237-9365 for tickets or more information.
Families are welcome. This opportunity is limited to the first 125 tickets sold! A portion of the
proceeds goes to Hospice of NW Michigan.”
JUNE 27
oldtime base ball for Als charity
The rules, uniforms and equipment may be out
of the pages of a history book but the action on
the field and the cause is real. Base Ball (spelled
Foia policy
Agenda item: Consideration to adopt the written procedures and guidelines for Freedom of
Information Act (FOIA) requests, including a
separate written summary informing the public on how to submit FOIA requests, how to understand the city’s responses to FOIA requests,
deposit requirements, fee calculations, and avenues for challenging and appealing the city’s
denial of a request and authorize the city manager and city clerk/treasurer to execute these
documents in compliance with a new law that
will take effect on July 1.
Board discussion:
Boyne City Commissioner Laura Sansom asked
how many FOIA requests the city gets in a year.
City Clerk Cindy Grice said the city receives one
or two per month.
Boyne City Commissioner Derek Gaylord said
there the amount of accountability on government bodies has been increased with the new
law.
The motion to adopt written procedures and
guidelines was approved unanimously
Fee Schedule changes
Agenda item: Consideration to approve the
additions to the Fee Schedule for the police
department presented and authorize the city
clerk/treasurer to make the appropriate corrections to the FYE 2016 Budget Fee Schedule and
implement them beginning July 1.
The following fees are for various services and
audio, video, digital or paper records requests
of the Boyne City Police Department:
PBTs
City resident – $1
County resident – $2
Non-county resident – $5
Tube – $1
Copies of accident reports – $2
Incident reports:
Preparation and redaction of paper copies
– $18.65 per hour with a quarter-hour minimum plus applicable benefit costs
Preparation and redaction of audio and video
– $24.64 per hour with a quarter-hour minimum plus applicable benefit costs
Copies – five cents per page
Photos – $2 each
CD, DVD – $5 each
Traffic control assistance when moving oversized structures etc. within city limits:
Flat fee per vehicle – $50
Hourly rate per employee – $25
wellness wednesday
Charlevoix Area Hospital will be hosting the
Wellness Wednesday Program from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 1, in Classroom
B. The Wellness Wednesday Health Screen includes: Total Cholesterol, HDL, ratio, and Glucose
levels, Body Mass Index (BMI) score, Muscle and
Fat Percentages, and a Blood Pressure reading.
No fasting is required. However, if individuals are
fasting, LDL and triglyceride levels can also be
obtained. Cost for the service is $15. Participants
will receive a blood pressure log and pedometer
and all test results at the time of the screening.
Health consultation and educational materials
will be adapted to individual results. No appointment is required. For more information,
visit cah.org/communityhealth or email [email protected]
July 4
Independence celebration
39th Annual 4th of July Celebration in Boyne
City includes parade, music, food, fun for the
whole family and a big fireworks display. GET
THE WHOLE STORY IN NEXT WEEK’S BOYNE CITY
GAZETTE!
july 6
Coffee with Cole
State Rep. Triston Cole invites residents of the
105th House District to meet with him locally
during in-district office hours this upcoming
month to discuss important state and local issues of interest. Rep. Cole will be available to
meet with Northern Michigan residents on
Monday July 6 in East Jordan and Bellaire at the
following locations:
Progressive
Dental Care, P.C.
“A smile is a valuable resource”
112 East Main St.
Boyne City
(231) 582-6944
Danielle J. Swartz, D.D.S.
Dennis E. Kirkby, D.D.S.
change is The only constant
Well House Security Fencing
Agenda item: Consideration to approve to
contract with Harbor Fence to install security
fencing around the City’s water well housing at
a cost of $14,583. One of the well houses was
recently broken into, and the city needs to upgrade its security.
Marina Electrical Bid
Agenda item: Consideration to hire Ed’s Electric, Inc to perform electrical work at the marina, including installation of a MarinaGuard
Monitoring System Beacon, at a cost not to
exceed $95,000.
Sommerset Pointe
Agenda item: Review and consideration of
proposed 2015 development agreement between Sommerset Pointe Development LLC,
Eveline Township and the City of Boyne City to
provide sanitary sewer services to Sommerset
Pointe’s growing development.
“The force main would run from Sommerset
Pointe to the main’s main pump station at
Peninsula Beach Park, and would be available to service properties of the city, Sommerset Pointe, the township, in the township area in between Sommerset Pointe
and the city along the main,” said Cain. “The
force main and related infrastructure would
be built and paid for initially by Sommerset
Development LLC to serve their development out in Advance and Eveline Township.”
During the first 15 years after the line is put into
the operation, properties at net to the system
in the township would each pay a $10,000 fee
to help offset the cost of the line’s installation.
The first $550,000 of those fees would go
to the city’s sewer fund to help offset future
maintenance and equipment replacement
costs. Further revenue from the source would
be used to help pay for the project’s construction.
Cain said the agreement will benefit all of the
parties involved while ensuring the health
of Lake Charlevoix. The new agreement will
automatically sunset if the project does not
begin within three years or if it is not completed within four-and-a-half years. Once
approved and built, this sewer line will be the
city’s responsibility to maintain it. A motion
to approve the agreement was unanimously
approved.
• 10-11 a.m. City Hall, 201 Main St. East Jordan
• 12:30 to 2 p.m. Bellaire Events Center, 102
Maple St. in Bellaire
July 11
Sweaty Yeti Run
The first Annual Sweaty Yeti Run is on Saturday
July 11, beginning at 8 am. The Sweaty Yeti Run
will begin and end at the Boswell Stadium in
East Jordan. This event is organized by family
and friends to remember sisters Christie Galvin
and Kellie Barber. Proceeds will benefit the
Barber-Galvin Memorial Scholarship Fund. An
event designed for the competitive athlete, the
amateur, or just the fun-loving, The Sweaty Yeti
welcomes all to both the 5K and the Family Mile
you can run, walk or dance your way to the finish lines. More info at (231) 350-6008, or e-mail
[email protected] or www.sweatyyetirun.com
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—Community—
Those two bright stars in the west Lawrence tech honor roll
We l c o m e
to summer.
Sunday,
June 21 at
12:38PM
was
the
Summer Solstice. The sun was
as far north as it will get, thus the
official beginning of summer evenings with the stars.
The good side, no gloves, hats,
jackets and boots.
The bad side, mosquitos and it
doesn’t get dark until late.
An interesting point is that on this
first day of summer we are almost
as far from the sun as we get at
any time of the year.
Have you noticed the two bright
“stars” in the west just after sunset?
The brightest one is the Planet Venus.
Venus is the third brightest object
in the sky behind only the sun and
moon.
It is always an evening or morning star because its orbit is inside
of ours and thus is always in the
same basic direction as the sun.
The other bright object is the solar
system giant, Jupiter.
Try observing them every night
and watch how they move closer
and closer together. On June 25
they will be about 3 degrees apart.
By June 30th they will be less
than 1/3 of a degree apart. That
is about 1/3 the size of the full
moon.
You could see both of them in the
field of view of a low power telescope.
Venus is not the type of place to
go for a vacation. Surface temperature is a balmy 867 degrees as
a result of a runaway greenhouse
effect. This is what happens with
too much carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Venus’ atmosphere is
96% carbon dioxide. The planet is
mick groszko
guest columnist
Look Up!
What’s in the
night sky?
Rachel Seeger of Charlevoix
has been named to the Dean's
Honor Roll for the Spring, 2015
semester at Lawrence Technological University.
To be named to the honor roll a
student must maintain at least a
3.5 grade point average for the
term.
courtesy photo
These pictures of Jupiter (left) and M13 were taken by Mick Groszko.
even hotter than Mercury which is
much closer to the sun. Because it
is an inferior planet (closer to the
sun than the earth) through a telescope it will show phases like the
moon. Currently it is about 1/3 lit.
Jupiter is the giant of the solar
system.
Although 99% of all the matter in
our solar system is in the sun, Jupiter has most of the rest. It has
more than two times the mass of
all the other planets put together.
1,300 earths could fit inside Jupiter.
Jupiter’s four largest moons were
discovered by Galileo in 1610.
This was the first time any heavenly body was seen revolving
around something other than the
earth.
To honor Galileo for this great
discovery he was excommunicated from the church and placed
under house arrest for the rest of
his life.
The disk of Jupiter and its four
Galilean moons can be seen
through a good pair of binoculars
and is spectacular through even a
small telescope.
For those of you with android
phones download the free app
“Sun, Moon and Planets.”
This will help you identify the po-
E L M I R A’S
sition of Jupiter’s moons and contains up to the minute information
on locations of all the planets and
their moons.
As you can see in the photo above,
there are alternating light and dark
bands in Jupiter’s atmosphere.
These clouds are traveling at over
400 mph.
The storm in the Great Red Spot,
which has lasted for 300 to 400
years, is circulating at over 225
mph.
I guess Jupiter is another place to
take off the vacation list.
Other things to view in the summer skies include the summer Triangle made up of the bright stars
Vega in the constellation Lyra,
Deneb in Cygnus the Swan and
Altair in Aquila.
For those with binoculars or telescopes try the Ring Nebula in
Lyra or M13 the great globular
cluster in Hercules.
Don’t forget to put the NOMAC
(Northern Michigan Astronomy
Club) Star Party on your calendar.
It will take place the weekend of
August 14-16 at the Raven Hill
Discovery Center.
Mick Groszko is an amateur astronomer and astrophotographer
in the Petoskey area and can be
contacted at [email protected]
Seeger is studying game art.
Lawrence Technological University, www.ltu.edu, is a private university founded in 1932
that offers more than 100 programs through the doctoral level
in Colleges of Architecture and
Design, Arts and Sciences, Engineering, and Management.
May 23 race results from the
Northern Michigan Speedway
Pure Stock 4 Cylinders
4 Car Dash
1. George Finney - Central Lake
2. Terran DuBois - Montrose
3. Nick Sevenski - Elmira
Heat #1
1. Terran DuBois - Montrose
2. Jack Sevenski - Elmira
Heat #2
1. John Sevenski - Vanderbilt
2. Milton Grubaugh Jr. - Boyne City
3. Tait Sayles - Elmira
Feature
1. Terran DuBoise - Montrose
3. Nick Sevenski - Elmira
ABC Class 4 Car Dash #1
1. Keith McBee - Boyne City
2. Michael Evans Jr. - Wolverine
3. Tony Herrick - Boyne City
4. Delbert Dell - Petoskey
4 Car Dash #2
1. Larry Warner - Gaylord
2. Todd Davidson - Roscommon
3. Jocob McBee - Boyne City
4. Logan Follette - Boyne City
Heat #1
1. Scott Juday - Boyne Falls
2. Micheal Evans Jr. - Wolverine
3. Tony Herrick - Boyne City
Heat #2
1 Todd Davidson - Roscommon
3. Jacob McBee - Boyne City
Feature #1
1. Michael Evans Jr. - Wolverine
2. Scott Juday - Boyne Falls
3. Delbert Dell - Petoskey
Feature #2
2. Jacob McBee - Boyne City
3. Allie Carpenter -Elmira
IMCA Class
4 Car Dash
1. Bill Laway - Charlevoix
2. John Stark - East Jordan
3. Zach Knight - Indian River
4. Jon Boyd - vanderbilt
Heat
1. Jon Boyd - Vanderbilt
2. John Stark - East Jordan
3. Larry Warner -East Jordan
Bombers Heat
1. TJ Allain - Boyne Falls
2. Steve Lownsbery - Cheboygan
Feature
1. TJ Allain - Boyne Falls
2. Steve Lownsberry - Cheboygan
Pretty Car Award :
Keith McBee, Milton Grubaugh Jr.,
TJ Allain, RJ White
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—Community—
The SOBO Arts Festival information on this page has been
brought to you in part by the following generous businesses and individuals:
Freshwater Studio • Cindy Gilbert • Samantha Guregian
Joseph Harlan • Threads of Hope
COURTESY GRAPHIC
The painting above was created by local artist Julie Straton, and has been used as this year’s signature poster
for the SOBO Arts Festival.
SOBO
From pg. 1
ton, creator of the 2015 poster.
The original framed 8 x 10 painting
will be raffled off with the winner
announced at 9 p.m.
Tickets are $5 and may be purchased at Cindi Franco’s Cool
Stuff, Freshwater Gallery, Smitten
Design Studio, Boyne Arts Collective and Country Now and Then
until 8:45 pm Friday June 26.
Kids of all ages will be able to
create a pottery bowl for “Empty
Bowls” benefiting the Manna Food
Project.
On Saturday June 27, activities
move to nearby Veteran’s Park on
the shore of Lake Charlevoix.
The festival, adjacent to the Boyne
City Farmer’s Market, will run
from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. where patrons can enjoy local bounty, and
local and regional talent.
The Gypsy Artists’ Caravan will
have its maiden voyage this year—
bringing a mobile studio and entertainment stage featuring student
visual and performing artists working, displaying, performing and
selling their work.
A new addition to this year’s event
is the En Plein Air Paint-Out.
This competition runs from 8 a.m.
to 3 p.m. and is designed to connect
Stroll the street
downtown boyne
Every Friday night
photos by chris faulknor
Photos pictured from left: Jane Fonda, a member of Duck Soup, played
bluegrass music on her bass on June 19 at Stroll the Streets in front of
Pat O’Brien & Associates. Ann Parks sold cotton candy for the “Wind
Beneath my Wings” team of Relay for Life. Monty Loper rocked on his
guitar as part of T.N.T. on the corner of Lake and Water Streets. Sarah
Holland, working with the Boyne City BLAZE Robotics Team, taught a local to throw objects with a pre-programmed robot. Mitchell Turner and
Casey Lyons took a stroll together down the north side of Water Street
while showing off their balloon hat made by Twister Joe.
GLE gives $44,200
in People Fund
grants locally
Great Lakes Energy members who
support the cooperative’s People
Fund program made possible nine
grants to local community nonprofit organizations. The People
Fund Board of Directors awarded
a total of $44,200 in grants in June
to the following non-profit organizations in northwestern Michigan.
1. Garfield Township Parks &
Recreation, Fife Lake: $2,500 for
picnic tables and grills.
2. City of Boyne City, Boyne City:
$10,000 for a community pavilion.
3. Otsego County Library, Gaylord: $2,500 for equipment for
Vanderbilt branch.
4. HeadWaters Land Conservancy, Gaylord: $1,000 for materials
for wildlife exhibits.
5. Huron Pines Resource Conservation & Development Council
Inc., Gaylord: $10,000 for towards removal of the Song of the
Morning Dam in the Pigeon River
system.
6. Raven Hill Discovery Center,
East Jordan: $5,200 for renovation of electrical and heat in one-
room schoolhouse.
7. Pigeon River Country Association, Grayling: $7,000 for building renovations, contingent on securing the building lease.
8. The Manna Food Project, Harbor Springs: $5,000 for the Backpack for Kids program.
9. The Nehemiah Project, Petoskey: $1,000 for computers and
computer desks.
The People Fund is supported
by the voluntary contributions
of Great Lakes Energy members
who allow their electric cooperative to round up their bill each
month to the next dollar. More
than $2.7 million in grants have
been awarded since 1999 to charitable and community organizations throughout Great Lakes Energy’s 26-county service area.
Great Lakes Energy members can
enroll in the People Fund by calling 888-485-2537 or visiting gtlakes.com. One hundred percent
of the funds collected are used for
grants.
Non-profit organizations in the
Great Lakes Energy service area
can apply for a grant through the
People Fund by calling Great
Lakes Energy a (888) 485-2537,
ext. 1313. The next grant application deadline is Oct. 1.
art and people to their surroundings.
Local and regional artists, as well
as students, will be inspired by the
beauty of historic Boyne City and
pristine Lake Charlevoix.
These paintings will be for sale at a
reception and exhibition at 4 p.m.
at Northern Table in the SOBO
Arts District of Boyne City.
The Festival will also feature
the local culinary arts with food
trucks, along with other food vendors.
Go to soboartsfestival.com or call
the Boyne Area Chamber of Commerce at (231) 582-6222 or Boyne
City Main Street at 582-9009 for
more information.
Yo u r E d u c a t i o n a l C h o i c e
MADE EASY
Charlevoix
Montessori
aCadeMy
for the arts
fostering
GROWTH
nurturing
PEACE
inspiring
CREATIVITY
PresChool — 8th-Grade Montessori
Montessori-insPired hiGh sChool
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