The Boyne City Commission will discuss the proposed food truck ordinance at their meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 24, at City Hall. After city commissioners and staff heard strong protests from a number of restaurant and food establishments in recent days, Mayor Ron Grunch has told the Chamber and a group opposing the ordinance that he no longer supports the ordinance as proposed. The ordinance was scheduled for a second reading and possible final approval Tuesday. On Thursday Grunch said he would propose the following, or similar, at the City Commission meeting: "Food Trucks shall not be permitted on property in the downtown Boyne City restaurant district. With exception, store owners may have carts, grills, and equipment that are DIRECTLY related to their business. City Permit is required. 501c3 organizations are exempt. Food trucks are allowed in Boyne City City Parks for special events by invitation only." 

> AGENDA - To see Tuesday's City Commission meeting agenda and staff recommendation on the food truck ordinance and other issues, click here after 6:30 p.m. Friday.

> STREET PAVING - City officials announced Friday afternoon that paving of Pleasant and Divisions Streets is expected to begin as early as 7 a.m. Sunday, weather permitting.

Opera singers from the Up North Vocal Institute will be featured in the season-opening concert for Evenings at the Gazebo at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 25 in Old City Park. Concerts are made possible by support from the Petoskey Area Visitors Bureau and other business and individual sponsors. Concert-goers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets. For more information call the Boyne Area Chamber at 231-582-6222 or visit www.gazeboconcerts.com.

> Here is the full schedule for the summer:

June 25 - Up North Vocal Institute - Young opera singers.

July 2 - Apple Seed Collective - Americana/roots/gypsy jazz band.

July 9 - Moors and McCumber - Rootsy folk and melodic pop.

July 16 - The Plumville Project - Horn band, danceable music.

July 23 - The 126 Army Band - Michigan's official military band.

July 30 - Under the Moon - Folk and blues with terrific harmonies.

Aug. 6 - Trombones Plus - Easy listening jazz.

Aug. 13 - Billy Strings and Don Julin - High-energy string band.

Charlevoix County History Preservation Society presents "The Wolverine-Dilworth Hotel - The History & The Vision" on Saturday, June 28, beginning at 1 p.m. at the Boyne District Library Community Room at 201 E. Main St., Boyne City. A guided tour of the hotel and an invitation to share memories, pictures, and memorabilia will follow the program. The Wolverine Hotel in downtown Boyne City opened its doors to the public in 1912. Historian Bob Morgridge will present the history of the hotel, offering a unique glimpse at some of the highlights of the hotel's first 100 years. Current owner Bob Grove will share his vision for the preservation of the hotel and as a special treat, he has agreed to allow tours of the building as it stands today. In addition to tours of the building, CCHPS volunteers, led by family history researcher Patrick McCleary, will be on hand until 5 p.m. at the library community room to record stories and memories and copy and scan photographs and any other memorabilia that you may be interested in sharing. Sharing them will assist in the creation of a fully documented history of the building. Call Georganna Monk at 231-582-5326 if you have questions or have something to share but can't attend the event. This event is free and open to the public.

Music, fun and great times will fill the streets of downtown Boyne City as Stroll the Streets continues from 6 to 9 p.m. every summer Friday. Here's the entertainment line-up for tonight, complete with 
ENTERTAINER
LOCATIONS ON MAP:

#1 Elizabeth Cannon

#2 Spectrum

#3 Kirby Snively - In the Brick Walkway

#4 Free Horse & Buggy Rides

#5 Whiskey River

#6 Kellerville on the Blissfest Stage

#7 Charlie & Gerald Millard

#8 Joyful Creation - Face Painting and Balloon Twisting

#9 Rum Boogie

#10 Kowalske Family Band

The arts will be celebrated in Boyne City at the 5th annual SOBO Arts Festival June 27-28. Located in the heart of Boyne City's historic and vibrant downtown, the SOBO Arts Festival provides high quality cultural experiences for festival patrons and attracts artists from all over the region representing all fine arts. The festival kicks off on Friday, June 27, with Stroll the Streets from 6-9 p.m., showcasing musical performances, family and children's activities, culminating with an outdoor concert featuring the Bay Area Big Band. The 17-member band builds on a proud tradition of such historical bands as Duke Ellington, Woody Herman, Count Basie and Glenn Miller and creates a musical experience not to be missed. It promises to be a great evening for dancing in the streets.

SATURDAY ACTIVITIES move to nearby Peninsula Beach, a beautiful park with ample lawn and open space on the shore of Lake Charlevoix, for the SOBO Arts Festival. Events for children, artist demonstrations and workshops blend with the juried art fair to create a true celebration of the arts. In addition to creative art and cultural experiences, the festival will also feature the local culinary arts with food trucks from Happy's Tacos, Pigs Eatin' Ribs and Etta's Kitchen along with other outstanding food vendors. This is a weekend event the entire family will enjoy. All festival activities are free of charge to our patrons. For more information, visit www.soboartsfestival.com or call the Boyne Area Chamber of Commerce at 231.582.6222.

Today and Saturday - The Grain Train Natural Foods Market is celebrating the grand opening of its new satellite store in Boyne City. The Grain Train Neighborhood Market, at 104 S. Park St., has been open since December 2013 and is home to 1550 square feet of whole and organic foods. During the Grand Opening, the Grain Train will be offering special savings and hourly prize drawings in their Boyne City location only. Ribbon Cutting ceremony at 5 p.m. today, Friday, followed by at Taste of the Grain Train for Stroll the Streets. The Grain Train Neighborhood Market store hours are 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday. To contact the Boyne City store call 231-459-4522. www.graintrain.coop.

Organizers of the Boyne City 4th of July Celebration remind area residents and visitors that it is time to register for the parade and running races. The celebration features a giant parade at 10 a.m., evening fireworks plus a dozen other activities including the Annual Waterside Arts and Crafts Show, 2-mile and 10k running races, a wacky raft race and duck race in the Boyne River, Soapbox Derby for kids, lots of food, and children's games. The festival is centered in Veterans Memorial Park on the shore of beautiful Lake Charlevoix. There will be live music from 1 to 7 p.m. in the park all day. Info and full schedule: www.boyne4thofjuly.com. Here are links to the 2-mile and 10k Boyne City Independence Day Run registration and the parade registration.

> BANDS IN THE PARK - Northern Nights plays at 1 p.m, the Keelhaulers at 3 p.m. and TNT from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, July 4th. And, yes, since July 4th is on a Friday, Stroll the Streets will be part of the holiday fun.

Is someone on your staff ready to be a part of an acclaimed leadership training program? Business men and women looking to enhance their leadership skills are encouraged to apply for the Leadership Charlevoix County program. LCC is a comprehensive training experience for community members seeking to play a more active role in leadership and their communities. Entering its fourth year, the program creates community awareness, networking opportunities, and focuses on leadership skill development through an educational and hands-on curriculum. Applications are available online and are due June 27.

> Here are some comments from Dan Reynolds, who just completed this year's program: "What I expected was a series of lectures and exercises. What I got was a front-row seat to witness and interact with the community's most influential leaders, a network of resources I will depend on throughout my career, and a new perspective on what it means to be a leader. LCC was influential in both my professional and my personal life. I am grateful for the experience and excited about the doors it has opened." Dan is the Supervisor of Communications and Facilities for the Health Department of Northwest Michigan, based in Charlevoix.

The Charlevoix Area Hospital Board of Directors has announced a decision to build on the hospital's current affiliation with Munson Healthcare and pursue a closer relationship. The board voted unanimously to "authorize management to enter into a letter of intent with Munson Healthcare to explore a fuller affiliation agreement without specific detail as to the ultimate structure of such affiliation." The Board agreed strengthening the hospital's relationship with Munson Healthcare could be the most effective way to ensure ongoing hospital success in the changing healthcare environment. Board chair Ruth Hoppe, M.D., said in the face of an uncertain economy, declining reimbursement, increased regulation, and unfunded mandates, many rural community hospitals are struggling to survive. While Charlevoix Area Hospital has remained viable through many of these changes, it is time to take the next step to ensure sustainability for the long term, before being faced with a crisis. News-Review story.

Bernadette Beyer, LMFT, RPT-Sopened her office, The Centre, LLC, in Boyne City in 2002. In addition to seeing clients in Boyne City on Tuesdays through Thursdays, she offers appointments at her office in Harbor Springs on Mondays. Bernie has been in clinical practice as a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor since 1978. Before moving to Northern Michigan she was a senior clinician and supervisor at Eastwood Clinics, a member of the St. John Health System in Southeastern Michigan. She is an in-network provider for many types of Insurances. Bernie provides Mental Health Services for individuals, children, couples and families. If you or a family member is suffering from behavioral / academic problems, anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic illness, grief, marital conflicts or other mental health issues, do not wait for the symptoms to worsen. The Centre's logo is a spiral and a heart. Together these ancient and powerful symbols represent the goal of listening to your heart in order to move towards healing and wholeness. Bernie can be reached at The Centre, LLC; 115 S. Lake St. Suite B. Call for a confidential appointment, 231-582-0670.

Boyne City Public Schools have announced that they will be changing the name of Boyne City Alternative - Boyne Valley Campus. For the upcoming year, the school will be known as the Morgan-Shaw School. The change comes to reflect the many changes seen over the last year including changes in location, facility, programming, student population, and culture. The name was chosen in homage to two prominent families from Boyne's past and the former 4th Ward School on Morgan Street that first held the name. The staff here is excited about the progress made over the last year by our students and we're looking forward to working with the first graduating class from the Morgan-Shaw School.

Every year on June 21, United Way invites all Americans to LIVE UNITED and take action in their communities. This Saturday, June 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the public is invited to attend the Day of Action Volunteer Fair held at the Community Reformed Church in Charlevoix (U.S. 31 North at Meech Street). This event is sponsored by Char-Em United Way, Northwest Michigan Habitat for Humanity, and the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Charlevoix and Emmet Counties, a program of Friendship Centers of Emmet County. Organizers hope that the fair will become an annual event that encourages area citizens to get involved in their communities. To learn more , visit www.charemunitedway.org.

The Boyne Volunteer Network is a joint project of the Boyne District Library,  Boyne City Main Street Program and the Boyne Area Chamber of Commerce.  It's easy to participate - just go to www.boynevolunteers.org and fill out the application form, which will tell us your skills, interests and contact information. We will contact you later about volunteer opportunities that may interest you. If you have questions or would like to learn more about how to include your organization and volunteer needs in this new network, contact Monica Kroondyk at the Boyne District Library by phone at 231-582-7861 or by email at [email protected].

In August of 1995, with the suggestion and encouragement of their friend Nancy Decker, Bill and Maxine Aten hosted a potluck dinner that included a concert by Josh White Jr. Appropriately, on June 28, Josh will return to be the first show of the 20th season of summer concerts in the barn. To celebrate the 20th season, this summer's schedule includes encore performances from some of the best artists who have performed on their stage in the first 19 years. Josh is highly regarded as a master of vocal inflection as well as one of music's premiere vocalists and performers. Aten Place is located 1/2 mile south of Cherry Hill Road on Old Mackinaw Trail in Boyne Falls. The venue is a 90-plus-year-old oak frame barn with seating for 180, overlooking the Boyne River Valley, in the shadow of Boyne Mountain. Many patrons bring snacks and desserts to share at intermission. There is also a covered picnic pavilion for those who wish to come early and enjoy the grounds and peaceful setting. Tickets are $16 and can be purchased in advance at www.atenplace.com or calling (231) 549-2076.

If you love food and drink, there's a great way to spend your money on Saturday at Red Mesa Grill. The Annual Missy Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser was created to honor Missy Kamyszek, a beloved Red Mesa manager at the Red Mesa Grill who passed away tragically in 2004. The scholarship in her memory aids students in Traverse City's Northwestern Michigan College Great Lakes Culinary Institute. All proceeds from Missy's favorite food and drink items at all four Magnum Hospitality restaurants will be donated to the scholarship endowment. The evening will feature musicians and other live entertainment, silent auctions, and tequila tastings. Since 2005, more than $50,0000 has been generated for the endowment and 9 scholarships have been awarded to individual students in the area.

Music and health screenings at Farmers Market Saturday

The Boyne City Farmers Market music series continues this Saturday, June 21 with Harbor Hoedown performing from 9 to 11 a.m., followed by sky & signal on June 28. Music at the Market continues every Saturday morning through August. Also this Saturday, Charlevoix Area Hospital is providing free Health Screenings from 9 to 11 a.m. and a children's activity, "Where do vegetables come from?" from 10 a.m. to noon.

Moving around - The Market will be moving to Peninsula Beach Park on the following days: Wednesday, July 2; Saturday, July 5; Wednesday, July 9 and Saturday, July 12. We are moving due to the many activities going at Veterans Park, We hope that you will find the parking much easier. Vendors will be set up the same way for your convenience.

Produce update - strawberries are available for the early shoppers, and sweet seas are only a few weeks away. 

The Walloon Watersports Festival is scheduled for its second annual appearance this Saturday in  alloon Village. Sponsored by Tommy's, this free event includes food and festivities starting at 11 a.m., waterski shows at noon and 2 p.m., paddleboard races from 3 to 5 p.m. (or until done). Throughout the day there will be games in the park and boat and paddleboard demos. For more information, call Tommy's at 231-535-6039 or visit their Facebook page.

June 28 will be a very special and exciting day at Friske's Farm Market in Atwood. Not only will we be featuring our fresh and sweet strawberries with a strawberry social, but we are playing host to a very special group of high school students from Saline, Michigan, known as Fiddlers Restrung. This 21-member string ensemble is known all over the state for their musical talent and energetic performances playing numerous styles of folk and fiddle music. They will be starting their performance at 1p.m. on Friske's front lawn and we anticipate a large audience, especially since TV 7&4 will be there doing a special feature on them. Their performance is a charity event that will benefit the Cherryland Humane Society. Friske's is thrilled to be hosting such a unique performance by such talented teens.

"Every River Tells a Story" will be presented at the Boyne District Library on Wednesday, June 25, at 6 p.m. in the Community Room. The Friends of the Boyne River are co-sponsors of the event. Doc Fletcher, PBS-featured author and lifelong Michigan resident, will share an hour-long canoeing and kayaking program featuring several Michigan rivers. Doc will entertain those attending with adventures from his six published books on canoeing and kayaking. "You don't have to be a paddling enthusiast to enjoy the program, but you may become one by the time the evening ends," said Fletcher. There will be a drawing for a free canoe or kayak day trip, good for one of Michigan's rivers, donated by various canoe and kayak liveries in the Upper and Lower peninsulas. Canoe/kayak livery brochures and state maps will be made available to assist program attendees in planning river trips. Doc will also be selling and signing copies of his books. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, contact the library at 231-582-7861. For an overview of Doc's books and info on Michigan's rivers, visit www.canoeingmichiganrivers.com.

Mackinaw Trail Winery will host their Ten Year Anniversary Celebration from noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 28. Kari Holmes and The Modern Day Drifters will perform from noon to 5 p.m. All day activities include food, demonstrations, wine specials and children's activities including the fishing pond. There is no cover charge, but you can taste 10 vintage wines from their cellars for $20.  After humble beginnings in 2004 in Manistique, Mackinaw Trail Winery has settled nicely into their new facility located just south of Petoskey at 3423 US Hwy 131. They moved into the new location in January of 2013 and have been busy planting and tending to the 15 acres of vineyards at their new site. "We made the right choice settling here," says owner Raffaele Stabile. "We've had a great response from the local community, and would like to use this event to show off our new vineyards and provide a nice afternoon with music, wine and food," said Laurie Stabile. www.mackinawtrailwinery.com

The Charlevoix Area Humane Society will host its inaugural WoofStock music and pet festival on Aug. 9 at the Mackinaw Trails Winery along U.S. 131, just south of Petoskey. Organizers anticipate about 2,000 people to attend throughout the course of the day and evening event lineups. There will be 10-12 bands performing during the day and early evening on three stages, an open mic stage, activities and a close-out headline act under the big tent. Additionally, there will be animal agility demonstrations, sheep herding, pet contests and a full pet-friendly festival. Food, craft and pet-related vendors will have the opportunity to sell their products and services. Mackinaw Trail Winery will provide beer and wine sales during the event. Details.

> Entertainment line-up: Pete Kehoe, Michelle Chenard, Nathan Bates, Oh Brother Big Sister, Pine River Jazz Band, North Winds Recorder Ensemble, Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra Ensemble, Holly August (Petoskey's Got Talent Winner), C2 Charlie Squared, Big Boss Blues Band, and more to be announced. 

LOCAL HISTORY - The Boyne Area Senior Center invites you to attend special programs showing the History of Boyne City and the Boyne area. The two-hour programs will be presented  at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 24. For more information call Terri Powers at the Senior Center, 231-582-6682, or presenter Ed May at 231-582-7266.

NURTURE YOURSELF - Elvyn Lea Lodge is offering an early summer package featuring lodging, yoga classes, farm market breakfasts, nature walks, massages, and evenings around the campfire. The package, entitled "Nurturing your Creative Self," is available on select dates midweek and on weekends, and is designed for those wanting a restorative getaway to relax in nature, work on an art project, or explore the many amenities of the area. Elvyn Lea Lodge is located just south of Walloon Lake Village. For a complete calendar and more information, visit www.elvynlea.com or call 231/535-2475.

NUTRITION PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR - MSU Extension is looking for a Nutrition Program Instructor to work in Charlevoix County in concert with the Supervising Educator and in alignment with the Health & Nutrition Institute. The instructor is responsible for the oversight and delivery of health and nutrition education programs in Charlevoix County; may also have responsibility for providing guidance to other staff.  Annual salary range is $30,182. For full job description and application, click here.

COOK NEEDED - The Brook Retirement Community is looking for experienced cooks and kitchen attendants to join our progressive and dedicated team in Boyne City. If you are someone who enjoys working with the senior population, we are interested in meeting you. Please send a resume to The Brook, 2375 S. I-75 Business Loop, Ste. 4, Grayling MI 49738, or apply online at BrookRetirement.com.

EVANS CONTRACTING, a local family-owned construction and heating and cooling company with a focus on quality, is seeking to hire a part time HVAC & Carpentry apprentice.  Prospect must be self -motivated, available for 20 hours a week or more, and have an eye for details. A sense of quality is a must. Interested parties can email Nick Evans at [email protected] for an application.