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New city manager on the job
Boyne City’s new City Manager Sam Demel started work at City Hall on Monday, and he was sworn into office by City Clerk Treasurer Jessica Puroll. Demel will be meeting other community leaders when he attends the Main Street Team Boyne committee meeting at 9 a.m. Friday in the Community Room of the Boyne District Library. His first scheduled City Commission meeting will be at 12 noon Tuesday, Nov. 25.
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Inside this issue...
- Fire destroys former Boyne Valley Lodge in Walloon Lake
- Wilson honored for 33 years on BC Fire Department
- Foundation supports Boyne Citizen & others with grants
- It's time to shop in your pajamas on Saturday
- Watch our video of Garden Club assembling wreaths
- Kiwanis Club hosts 15th Annual Turkey Trot
- Eagles host Community Thanksgiving Dinner
- This sugar maple is largest tree in Charlevoix County
- Bay Township prepares for Wreaths Across America
- Master Gardeners honor Boyne City residents
- Cousineau retires after 29 years on BF school board
- McLeod inducted into SEMA Hall of Fame
- Evangeline Township Board meeting summary
- Patrick McCleary history: The Bergy Bros. Store
- News briefs, Obituaries & Municipal News
- Thanks to the donors who keep the news coming!
- Music and entertainment listings
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Firefighters from five area departments responded to the Wednesday morning fire.
Fire destroys former Boyne Valley Lodge in Walloon Lake
By Jamie Baumann, jamie@boynecitizen.com
Five area departments responded to a fire Wednesday at the Elvyn Lea Lodge, known historically as the Boyne Valley Lodge, on M-75 near the Village of Walloon Lake. The building was declared a total loss.
Boyne City Fire Chief Dennis Amesbury said they were called to assist Melrose Township Fire Department, which arrived on scene shortly after 8:30 a.m. Emergency responders were able to get everyone out of the building quickly, and there were no injuries reported.
"We set up our pumper for the main attack truck. We also had our aerial truck and tankers on site. East Jordan set up a water point at the river to fill tankers and haul water, as there are no hydrants there, so we needed to haul all the water used," Amesbury said.
Other crews and equipment that responded to the blaze in addition to Melrose Township and Boyne City came from East Jordan, Boyne Valley, and Resort Bear Creek.
Kathy Drenth, health and rehab officer with the East Jordan Fire Department, was on site to tend to the firefighters, providing refreshments, water and light medical intervention.
"The response to the fire Wednesday was a great example of all the community departments coming together to take care of each other,” Drenth said. “I don't know that the community realizes how we pull together. Our departments are smaller than we used to be, and each department knows the specialized equipment or services that the others in the area have. The rehab truck is unique to East Jordan, so often we are called out to provide support."
East Jordan also responded with a tower fire truck, a truck that can go to a water point and suck water up to fill tankers, and a tanker.
"Even though fire departments and EMS left, our emergency manager made sure the residents were connected with the Red Cross, so that they got what they needed. We pass that baton on. We don't just leave people in their mess with no support. There are always other layers that will take care of the people," Drenth said.
She added that most of the men working the fire have other jobs, which means that their employers are supporting the community by giving them time off work.
Highway M-75 was closed Wednesday morning to accommodate all the emergency vehicles. It reopened shortly after noon.
The fire is believed to have started by a stored lithium battery, but the fire marshall is expected to be on site Thursday to inspect and make a definitive determination.
The 26-acre property is located at 3780 M-75, Boyne City, a half mile southwest of the Village of Walloon Lake. It had previously housed short-term vacation rentals, and currently served as housing for about 14 long-term renters, according to one news report. UpNorth Live television news reported that the people who were displaced from the fire are now at Walloon Lake Community Church, waiting for assistance from the Red Cross and Salvation Army.
According to the Petoskey News Scanner Facebook page, "The facility dates back to the 1950s, when it was the Village Inn. It spent most of its life as the Boyne Valley Lodge, and then got new owners in 2014 and was known as Elvyn Lea Lodge." The building and property was reportedly purchased for $1.6 million in 2022 by SBAM Walloon LLC, which has a Los Angeles mailing address.
> Facebook video of the fire by Cindy Borisch.
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"For someone to give 33 years in a paid-on-call department, that’s a huge sacrifice. You’re on a pager 24/7. Middle of the night, weekends, family events, you never know when it’s going to go off. It takes a very dedicated person to do this job.”
- Fire Chief Dennis Amesbury
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David Wilson "has had our back" for 33 years on Boyne City Fire Department
By Annie Doyle Grove, annie@boynecitizen.com
When the pager went off in the middle of the night, it didn’t matter if David Wilson was at a family dinner, a birthday party or sound asleep. For 33 years, the Boyne City firefighter grabbed his gear and went.
Last month, the Boyne City Commission took a few minutes to turn the spotlight back on him.
At its October 28 meeting, the commission recognized Wilson for more than three decades of service on the Boyne City Fire Department. Wilson, 77, recently retired from the paid-on-call department but still stops by the fire hall regularly.
“I still go down there about a couple times a week just to see how things are going,” Wilson said. “Once you do it, you get into it. It’s hard to get out of it.”
Fire Chief Dennis Amesbury said Wilson’s retirement marks the end of an era for the close-knit department.
“For someone to give 33 years in a paid-on-call department, that’s a huge sacrifice,” Amesbury said. “You’re on a pager 24/7. Middle of the night, weekends, family events, you never know when it’s going to go off. It takes a very dedicated person to do this job.”
From Army mechanic to hometown firefighter
Before joining the fire department in 1992, Wilson spent 25 years in the military. He served three years in the regular Army and 21 in the National Guard, including time as a heavy equipment mechanic and tactical field wireman in Alaska in the mid-1970s.
“Because of my military background, it made it a lot easier for my firefighting,” he said. “You have to be able to sort out the situation and help the ones under you so they understand.”
Wilson has lived in Boyne City since 1955. He and his wife, Anette, raised two sons, Adam and Andrew. When he joined the department, it was friends who pulled him in.
“It ended up being friends already on the department who got me involved,” Wilson said. “We all worked at Honeywell next door, and they’re the ones who encouraged me to sign on.”
Over three decades, Wilson watched firefighting change dramatically. When he started, the department relied on a “cherry picker” the city had used to hang Christmas lights. That bucket truck became their makeshift aerial device. “We used it to fight fire,” Wilson said with a laugh.
About 20 years ago, the city invested in a true aerial truck that can reach roughly 80 feet. The first day the crew used it was on a downtown structure fire near the former Tannery Saloon.
“We got up there in the aerial, 80 feet in the air,” Wilson recalled. “We had to come down the ladder from the bucket. That was day one we got it.”
Tools like hydraulic spreaders and battery-powered rescue equipment have also replaced the crowbars, axes and sledgehammers Wilson remembers using to force open car doors and building entrances.
“Back then we didn’t have any of that,” he said. “You just get a crowbar and you go at the door. Now you’ve got special equipment where you can go up there and hit that door and it opens.”
A teacher on every scene
Amesbury said firefighters like Wilson bring something that can’t be ordered out of a catalog.
“Guys that have been there that long, they’ve got the knowledge and the training,” Amesbury said. “It really helps out when we get to fire scenes. They help the young guys, they teach them. There’s a lot you only learn on the fireground.”
Wilson sees that mentoring role as part of the job. “You have to be like a teacher,” he said. “You have to not only do your job, but help the ones below you. It’s like in the military. You have to teach the guys below you to do your job in case you’re not there.”
One of the first lessons he tries to pass on is simple. “Don’t be in a hurry,” Wilson said. “If you’re in a hurry going into a burning house, you may not come back out. You need to stop and think and check your resources you have going in compared to what you got when you get in there.”
He worries that kind of long-term dedication is getting harder to find. “From when we first started in ’92 till even now, the younger kids don’t have that drive, that dedication,” he said. “Back then we didn’t have the equipment, but we had the people. Now they’ve got the equipment. Now they can’t find people.”
Amesbury currently has 21 firefighters on the roster and funding for 24. He said family schedules and the time commitment for training make recruitment tough.
“You don’t just come down here and get on the fire department,” Amesbury said. “You do have to go to school and get certified before you can go into the hot zones.”
A life of service and community
Between fire calls, Wilson spent years helping with the department’s community events and fundraisers. He was a regular hand at Boyne Thunder breakfasts at the fire hall, gun raffles, the department’s country music show, and the long-running buck pole event, which the fire department helped host with the VFW. “That gun raffle was one of our biggest fundraisers,” he said.
Amesbury said Wilson was “pivotal” in running those events, often found in the kitchen cooking eggs for big crowds.
“There’s a lot more to fighting fire than just fires,” Amesbury said. “We do a lot of community service stuff. Dave has always been a big part of that.”
Wilson’s public service has extended beyond the fire hall. Many residents now know him in another role, driving for Charlevoix County Transit.
Looking ahead, he isn’t planning a clean break from the department that has shaped so much of his life.
“It’s hard to find dedication,” Wilson said. “You’ve just got to be dedicated to the job you’re doing and help those under you so they understand that.”
Gear damaged in recent fires underscores risk
Wilson’s recognition by the commission came two weeks before city officials approved the purchase of new turnout gear after two major fires in late October.
According to a report from city staff, Boyne City firefighters responded Oct. 29 to a large condominium fire at Boyne Mountain, working alongside four other departments and multiple EMS and paramedic units through the night and into the next day. With little rest, many of the same responders were called back out Oct. 30 to a 150-round bale hay storage fire that also burned overnight and rekindled.
The extreme heat damaged four turnout coats and one pair of pants beyond repair. The commission unanimously approved spending up to $10,964 for replacement Fire-Dex coats and pants, an unbudgeted but necessary expense the city hopes may be partially covered by insurance.
For Amesbury, the back-to-back fires and the gear damage are reminders of why recognizing people like Wilson matters.
“We’re a brotherhood, like a family,” he said. “Everybody’s got each other’s back. Dave has had ours for 33 years.”
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| | Foundation supports Boyne Citizen and other organizations with grants | | |
The Charlevoix County Community Foundation last week announced $18,910 in grant funds awarded to the Boyne Citizen, the year-old nonprofit local news source for the Boyne area.
The Boyne Citizen made its debut in September of 2024, created in response to the "news desert” in our area. These grant funds will help to support a full-time writer/editor to focus on long-term sustainability as the only local news source in Boyne City.
"The support of the Charlevoix County Community Foundation and its donors has been a key cornerstone in the success of the Boyne Citizen," said board president Hugh Conklin. "We are grateful for their confidence in us as we work to create a news source for the Boyne area and a model of success for other journalists to pursue."
Board member Michelle Cortright added, “We are so grateful that the Charlevoix County Community Foundation appreciates the work that the Boyne Citizen is doing. The Foundation's positive feedback tells us that we are fulfilling a need in our community. We will continue to provide fact-based community news for the Boyne area and focus on the Boyne Citizen's long-term sustainability."
In all, 25 grants totaling $247,268 were awarded during the Geographic Enrichment cycle. Some of these grants are specific to only one city, while others will benefit multiple communities at once.
In addition to the Boyne Citizen grant, two other grants specific to Boyne City were awarded - $3,400 to the Boyne Arts Collective to support scholarships for the 2026 Boyne Kid’s Art Camps, ensuring that all children, regardless of financial circumstances, can participate; and $3,125 to Eveline Township to support a feasibility study as a first step in installing dedicated buffered bike/pedestrian lanes on Lake Shore Road.
A number of grants benefited multiple communities including $5,625 to the Top of Michigan Trails Council to enable the organization to commit additional staff time and organizational resources to increase community outreach and engagement with the goal of bringing area trails closer to completion.
The Trails Council sees the next 12 months as a critical time for the success of trail projects like the Boyne City to Charlevoix trail, which was recently voted down at the county level, and the "last mile" trails into and out of Charlevoix, connecting to other trails.
> Details on all of the foundation grants, which also were awarded to organizations in East Jordan, Charlevoix, and Beaver Island.
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Main Street kicks off holiday season with Earlier Than The Bird at 7 a.m. Saturday
Boyne City Main Street is planning two Christmas season events with shopping and the annual Santa Parade as the holiday focus.
EARLIER THAN THE BIRD gets the holiday season started early in the morning of Nov. 22, the Saturday before Thanksgiving. Downtown stores have special offers for shoppers dressed in their pajamas (sweats don’t count!) from 7 to 11 a.m.
Some stores give bigger discounts the earlier you shop, which means people line up to get in the stores - in the dark, in the cold before they open! More than 20 downtown stores and some restaurants participate, and the Main Street Facebook page lists all the details.
Main Street will conduct their annual Earlier Than the Bird mug give-away from their front window at 113 S Lake St. “We will open that window at 7 a.m. and give away mugs until we run out,” said Main Street Executive Director Ingrid Day.
HOLLY JOLLY BOYNE - All decked out with holiday lights and decorations, Main Street says “our downtown sparkles” for this family fun event held Nov. 28, the Friday evening after Thanksgiving. Businesses stay open and provide refreshments, and the annual Santa Parade begins at 6 p.m. Follow Santa as he makes his way to the tree lighting at Sunset Park, and then to the Boyne City Eagles for hot chocolate and cookies as Santa visits with the children. Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors also presents a live Nativity scene from 4-8 p.m. that evening at 231 E. Water St.
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Garden Club wreath sale assembly
Fifty Boyne Valley Garden Club members came together Wednesday to assemble 450 wreaths and garlands in their major fundraiser to pay for the beautiful flower gardens that they plant and maintain every summer. Watch the video.
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The Boyne City Kiwanis Club is organizing the 15th Annual Turkey Trot, set to take place at 9 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27. This popular community tradition invites runners, walkers, families, and furry friends to “kick off the holiday with fun, fitness, and gratitude.”
The 5K run/walk will start and finish at Veterans Memorial Park Pavilion in downtown Boyne City, offering scenic views of Lake Charlevoix and a festive, family-friendly atmosphere. Participants of all ages are welcome, and Thanksgiving-themed costumes are highly encouraged.
“We're thrilled to celebrate the 15th year of the Turkey Trot,” said Scott Southwell, event organizer. “It’s a fantastic way to bring the community together, promote healthy habits, and support local youth initiatives — all before the turkey hits the table.”
Participants can click here to register for $30 or pay $35 at the event.
The Turkey Trot is a key fundraiser for the Boyne City Kiwanis Club, with proceeds going toward scholarships, youth leadership programs, and community service projects.
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Eagles host Community Thanksgiving Dinner
The Boyne City Eagles are again hosting a Community Thanksgiving Dinner from 12 -2 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 27.
Everyone is encouraged to bring a monetary or canned food donation to benefit Manna Food Project. They can always use more volunteers, so if you’re willing and able, stop by the club at 106 River Street and sign up.
All meals are free and available for take-out. The Eagles will also deliver to people who are not able to drive to the dinner, but anyone in this situation should call (231) 582-6944 to arrange for a meal delivery.
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Largest tree in the county
This sugar maple tree, nominated by Dana Lorian, has earned a certificate as the largest tree in Charlevoix County, measuring 184 inches in circumference. The tree is in the yard of Dana’s home on Deer Lake, near the corner of Fall Park and Deer Lake Roads. ReLeaf, a nonprofit organization that works to restore and protect the state’s trees, recently concluded its 16th Michigan Big Tree Hunt after two years of collecting nominations. Certificates were awarded for the largest tree submitted from each county and the overall largest tree in different age groups. Here’s the story with more details, including the largest tree in the state, a massive weeping willow in Shiawassee County that stretched 327 inches around.
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Bay Township group prepares for annual Wreaths Across America ceremony
Bay Township will again take part in the national Wreaths Across America program next month, joining thousands of communities across the country in placing holiday wreaths on veterans’ graves.
The volunteer-led effort, now in its 12th year locally, is organized by the Bay Township Area Cemeteries Committee. The group formed in 2014 through a partnership between the Bay Township Cemetery Committee and Horton Bay Community Methodist Church.
There are 54 known veterans buried in the township’s three cemeteries — Oaklawn Cemetery on Horton Bay Road North, Dyer Cemetery on Camp Daggett Road and North Bay Cemetery on Church Road, along with the Memorial Garden at Horton Bay Community Methodist Church.
BTAC’s goal is to place a wreath on the grave of each veteran at all four locations. Wreath sponsorships cost $17, which covers the cost of placing a wreath and helps fund education and outreach about veterans’ service. Eight ceremonial wreaths will also be placed at the cemeteries and scattering garden at no cost to the township.
The national Wreaths Across America Day is December 13, and Bay Township volunteers will hold their wreath-laying ceremony at Dyer Cemetery at 11:45 a.m. that day. The event is open to the public and does not require a wreath sponsorship to attend. Members of the Boyne City American Legion Ernest Peterson Post 228 will assist with the ceremony.
Following the ceremony at Dyer Cemetery, volunteers will place wreaths on all identified veterans’ graves in the township’s remaining cemeteries. One wreath will also be placed at the Memorial Garden at Horton Bay Community Methodist Church. Any wreaths sponsored beyond the number needed this year will be applied to 2026.
Sponsorships must be submitted by Dec. 1. All wreaths are sent directly to Bay Township and are not given to individual sponsors.
To sponsor a wreath by check, use this form. To sponsor online go to wreathsacrossamerica.org/MI0057. For questions, residents may contact location coordinator Georganna Monk at 231-883-9867.
Wreaths Across America was founded in 2007 and grew out of an annual tradition of placing wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery. Last year, more than 4,000 locations nationwide participated, and more than 3 million wreaths were placed on veterans’ graves.
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Recipients of the Northern Michigan Master Gardener Association Golden Trowel Awards are (from left) Frances Paris of Boyne City, Nancy Cunningham of Boyne City, and Ginny Heinritzi of Harbor Springs. Photo courtesy Babette Stenuis Stolz.
Boyne City residents among Northern Michigan Master Gardener honorees
Several members of the Northern Michigan Master Gardener Association (NMMGA) were honored at the 2025 MSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Recognition event on Sunday, Nov. 9, in Traverse City.
Nancy Cunningham of Boyne City was named the NMMGA Master Gardener of the Year. In addition, the association honored Nancy Cunningham along with Frances Paris of Boyne City and Ginny Heinritzi of Harbor Springs with 2025 Golden Trowel Awards for outstanding service and tireless volunteer efforts that uphold the group’s mission to share science-based, environmentally-sound gardening knowledge, promote food security, and improve the aesthetics of the community.
NMMGA is an active chapter and took home eight spots in the Top 12 list of Master Gardeners in the region for 2025: Frances Paris of Boyne City, Nancy Zuker of Alanson, Ginny Heinritzi of Harbor Springs, Midge Stewart of Petoskey, Babette Stenuis Stolz of Petoskey, Kris Whittet of Boyne City, Beth Cowie of Charlevoix, and Susan Affholter of Petoskey.
The Lifetime Service award for volunteering more than 1,500 hours went to Ginny Heinritzi of Harbor Springs. Frances Paris of Boyne City and Nancy Zuker of Alanson received Gold Badges for logging more than 1,000 volunteer hours.
Advanced Master Gardener status was awarded to Shari Froelich of Boyne City and Mark Priest of Bellaire.
Also recognized were newly certified NMMGA members Josette Lory and Joanne Costello, both of Boyne City; and NMMGA trainees, Joanne Costello of Boyne City, Kay Hanna-Deluca of Gaylord, Paul Spata of Mackinac Island, Carole Winnard of Harbor Springs, Sue Lamkin-Iitis of Harbor Springs and Kathy Tyler of Alanson.
“Our members are involved in various projects across Northern Michigan, sharing their knowledge and expertise and demonstrating environmentally sound gardening practices,” said Babette Stenuis Stolz, NMMGA co-president. “Our chapter has 39 members who have collectively volunteered nearly 3,000 hours this past year, which equates to a $93,000 value!”
“I am amazed by what our members accomplish each season,” said Beth Cowie, NMMGA co-president. “This year they have worked with the Lake Charlevoix Association to create the newly dedicated Shoreline Demonstration Garden in Boyne City, designed and installed a pollinator garden at the NCMC Early Learning Center in Petoskey, and worked to improve food security with community gardens in Charlevoix and Emmet counties, along with more than 20 additional projects in the region.”
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School Superintendent Cindy Pineda congratulates Bill Cousineau on his retirement.
Cousineau retires after 29 years on BF School Board
Boyne Falls School staff and students celebrated retiring Boyne Falls School Board President Bill Cousineau for his 29 years of dedicated service on the board. School Superintendent Cindy Pineda shared during her presentation, “Mr. Cousineau has always put children first.” He was presented with a commemorative brick that will be placed in front of the building, symbolizing his lasting impact at BFPS.
"I could always count on Bill to show up to our school events,” Pineda said. “Bill enjoyed supporting the students, staff, and community. In addition, Bill and I worked well together, because we always put the students first. We did not always agree, but we always put our students' best interests ahead of our personal preferences, and that made the biggest difference in our working relationship."
“As an example, during the ice storm last spring, Bill fully supported us when we opened up the school to the community for showers, hot meals, and as a charging station. Not only did Bill support the idea, but he was here each day, talking to people, assisting, and he was present for the community.”
With Cousineau’s retirement, School Board Vice President Dave Carson has assumed the position of board president.
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Classic Instruments’ Director John McLeod inducted into SEMA Hall of Fame
Classic Instruments is proud to announce that Director John McLeod has been inducted into the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Hall of Fame. The association is among the automotive aftermarket industry’s leading organizations.
McLeod received the honor earlier in the year and recognition continued at the 2025 SEMA show in Las Vegas on November 6. SEMA presented industry honors in the brand-new theater at the Fontainebleau hotel. McLeod was formally inducted into the Hall of Fame by the Fast and Furious star, Sung Kang, in front of a sold-out crowd.
Surrounded by five famous vehicles, McLeod was interviewed on stage by Kang and presented with his Hall of Fame jacket. The presentation included a short clip of McLeod’s reflections on the occasion.
In addition to his time spent furthering SEMA and the automotive aftermarket industry, McLeod serves as a Boyne City police officer. He strongly believes in also helping to further his local community and gives his time and resources to many local organizations.
Classic Instruments, a member of Holley Performance Brands, has been handcrafting in America since 1977. The company offers a full line of catalog order instrumentation for a wide range of vehicles.
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Evangeline Township Board Nov. 12 meeting summary
The Evangeline Township Board held its regular meeting Wednesday, November 12. Here is a summary provided by the township:
- Winter property tax bills will be sent out in early December.
- 53 parcels, representing 4% of the township’s parcels, have not yet paid summer tax bills, in the amount of $48,347.
- FEMA reimbursement is still in process.
- The Walloon Lake Association & Conservancy has purchased 45 contiguous acres in the township for public use, which meets zoning ordinance standards and will be sent to the planning commission for approval.
- Discussed cemetery winterization and sexton etiquette with 40 residents in attendance. A petition with 167 signatures was presented.
- Added two township residents to the cemetery committee and requested applications from those who are interested.
- Larry Taylor will mow the Town Hall property next summer.
- Approved proposal from Rainey’s Landscape for snow shoveling the Town Hall steps this winter.
- The next township board meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, December 9.
- A joint township boards and commissions meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, January 27.
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Township website.
Editor’s note: The Boyne Citizen has contacted other Boyne area townships and asked them to provide similar summaries of their board meetings and other news. Contact Editor Jim Baumann with questions or news items - jim@boynecitizen.com or 231-675-8793.
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ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW - The Northern Michigan Cancer Crusaders are planning their 18th Annual Arts & Crafts Show on Saturday, November 22, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Boyne City Eagles Hall, 106 River St. Lunch will be available for purchase on site. All of the money raised is used to help area cancer patients get the support they need when they need it. Organizers say it’s a great way to take care of some early Christmas shopping, and they are looking for vendors to participate. For more information call Lois at 231-838-0724 or email cancercrusaders22@yahoo.com. Donations can be sent to: NMCC, 5501 US 131 S., Petoskey, MI. 49770.
TRAIL RIBBON-CUTTING - A ribbon-cutting will officially open Phase 3 of the Boyne City-Charlevoix Trail at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 21, at the Horton Bay Community Church, 4961 Boyne City Road. The event will feature a few guest speakers and light refreshments. Workers completed the 2.6-mile segment in early spring. The new pavement extends from North Springwater Beach Road (the Evangeline/Bay Township line) and continues to Horton Bay. The Charlevoix County Trail Team is taking the lead in tackling the first steps needed to complete Phases 4 and 5, which they hope can be rolled into one final project, instead of two.
HOLIDAY CRAFT SHOW will beheld from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, December 6 at Boyne City High School. Admission is free, and donations are welcome at the door. Refreshments are available and hourly drawings will be held for $20 Boyne Bucks giveaways. This 46th annual event raises funds for the Boyne City Booster Foundation, supporting the arts, athletics and academics. Details.
FAT & FLURRIOUS, the Lower Peninsula's most challenging fat bike race, has been scheduled for Saturday, January 17, 2026. Organizers invite everyone to come and celebrate the race's 10th anniversary. The race starts in downtown Boyne City and goes to Avalanche Mountain, with 1 to 3 laps around the course. There is an 800 ft. elevation gain, 22% maximum grade, and a one lap option. Stiggs Brewery & Kitchen hosts the after party and awards ceremony. Register and learn more.
CANNED FOOD DRIVE - The Shoe Club at Boyne City Middle School is holding a canned food drive from now through Tuesday, Nov. 25. Canned goods can be dropped off in Mrs. Baxter’s Room #123. Donations will support the local Good Neighbors Food Pantry and the BCMS Pantry.
PAINTINGS AUCTION - The Boyne City Booster Foundation has been gifted six original oil paintings by the late Paul Pfahler, long-time coach and teacher at Boyne City High School, to sell as a fundraiser. The foundation is placing each painting on auction for the month of November through the BC Booster Foundation Facebook page with a minimum bid of $100 for each. Paintings are on display at The HomeAgain Store at 118 Water St. All proceeds will go towards the mission of the BC Booster Foundation to support the students of Boyne City Public Schools. How to place your bid? Each painting is pictured in a Boyne City Booster Foundation facebook post. Click here to access. Place your bid amount in the comments on the picture that you wish to bid on. Bid increments are at least $10 above the previous bid. Bids will close at 11:59 p.m. on November 30, and winners will be announced on December 1.
HOLIDAY ART MARKET - From now through Dec. 24. the Boyne Arts Center will be hosting their popular Holiday Market. Open from 12-4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, the Holiday Market features “gifts for everyone on your list.” All items are handmade by local artists, providing a unique array of affordable gifts. Stop by at 7 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 22 during Earlier Than the Bird for extra savings for those shopping in their pajamas. The Boyne Arts Center is located above Café Sante at One Water Street, Suite 203, which is accessible by elevator or stairs. Boynearts.org.
GOOD NEIGHBORS FOOD PANTRY is holding its annual “Let’s Talk Turkey” campaign to help put Thanksgiving meals on the tables of families in need. For every $20 donation, the pantry will provide a household with a complete Thanksgiving dinner, including a turkey and all the fixings. Donations can be made in several ways:
- Drop off cash or checks at Pat O’Brien and Associates Real Estate in Boyne City throughout November.
- Mail a tax-deductible check to Good Neighbors Food Pantry, P.O. Box 35, Boyne City, MI 49712.
Donate online at www.goodneighborsboyne.org.
BOYNE AREA SENIOR CENTER is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and serves daily lunches from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For seniors ages 60+, the lunch donation is $3, for ages 59 and under, $10; and for children 12 and under, $8. Here is the November lunch menu, and the November activity calendar.
> The Senior Center Thanksgiving Dinner will be served this Friday, Nov. 21. The meal includes roast turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, green bean casserole, homemade cranberries, pumpkin dessert and soup du jour. The Senior Center is located at 411 East Division St., Boyne City. The center will be Thursday and Friday, Nov. 27-28 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
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Main Street has two board seats open
Have you ever considered working with like-minded people to serve your community and the downtown area? “We have the opportunity you have been looking for,” says Boyne City Main Street Executive Director Ingrid Day. Main Street will have two seats on the board of directors available for four-year terms that begin February, 2026. The commitment involves monthly board and committee meetings and taking the time to become familiar with the organization’s purposes and activities.
Interested? Fill out this application and either drop off a hard copy at 113 S. Lake St. or email to mainstreet@boynecity.com. The application deadline is December 19. For questions, please call 231-582-9009.
BOARD OF REVIEW VACANCIES - The City of Boyne City is seeking applicants for one open position and two alternative positions on the Board of Review. The Board of Review is comprised of three members, with two alternative positions to fill in when needed, each serving a three-year term. Members are responsible for examining, reviewing and correcting the assessment roll developed by the City Assessor as well as hearing and considering appeals from property owners who feel their property has been incorrectly assessed. The Board meets in March, July, and December. Two sessions in March are full day sessions. If you are interested in getting involved or learning more about helping to make sure that property taxes are levied correctly, please contact City Clerk/Treasurer Jessica Puroll at (231) 582-0334 or jpuroll@boynecity.gov. Submit an application by December 19. Application forms are available online here or at City Hall.
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The Bergy Bros. storefront as it looked shortly after their move to their second location. M. Edward Bergy (left) and John S. Bergy (right) leased the lower left portion of the Masonic Building at 120 Water Street between the years 1906-1925. This is the present-day location of Duncan Studios. The Bergy brothers were noted for filling every inch of space in their window designs.
THROUGH THE HISTORIAN'S LENS
The Bergy Bros. Store - a landmark mercantile
By Patrick McCleary, Throughthehistorianslens@gmail.com
The Charlevoix County History Preservation Society
For several years, I have been in correspondence and shared information exchanges with Barbara (Bergy) Mendoza, the granddaughter of Moses E. Bergy. Moses, who went by the name “Ed” or “Edward,” was the brother of John S. Bergy, collaboratively known as the “Bergy Brothers.” Through Barb’s generosity and our combined research efforts, I have been able to compile an extensive archive of information on the Bergy Brothers store as well as photographs and biographical material on the Bergy family members themselves. I am very grateful for all that Barb has done to assist me in preserving yet another remarkable piece of Boyne City history.
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The early 1900s ushered in a period of great growth for Boyne City - both industrially and residentially. As the population grew, so did the need for improvements and growth in other areas. More homes were being built. Both schools and churches were being increased in size. Amid all of this growth, an enterprising pair of brothers, both with experience in business and store management, soon came onto the local scene and realized what was missing. There was a growing need for a variety store, one that carried not only everyday items, but also some of the finer things that make a house a home and gift-giving a pleasure. The Bergy Bros. store carried different items from what was already being offered in the business district. In doing so, they filled a gap in what could be purchased locally.
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Edward Bergy (at left) and John Seibert Bergy (at right). Their store letterhead read: “Dealers in all kinds of bazaar goods” and “nothing over 50 cents.” As their business grew, this limit was removed, and they carried higher-priced merchandise as well. Bergy Bros. merchandise was always referred to as “beautiful, useful and well-made.”
In February 1906, brothers Edward and John opened their first Bergy Bros. storefront on Water Street. They entered into a three-year lease at the cost of $540 annually. The space consisted of a “center room of the first story of the two-story brick building, owned by Bolen and Capelin.” Edward put in $1,591.07 and his experience and training received through the Woolworth Company. John put in $488 and his marketing and buying experience. As he noted at the onset of the business, “Our 10 years’ experience in our line with the largest syndicate in America has placed us in touch with the best American and foreign markets. This enables us to place before the public the choicest and best selected stock to be found in Northern Michigan.”
Their first full month of income was in April 1906, and they were “in the black,” as they say. While the Masons were busy erecting and finishing their edifice on Water Street, the brothers had already begun making plans to be released from their previous lease in order to relocate into what was then referred to as the Neymark building, consisting of 118-120 East Water Street. They were successful, and the Bergy Bros. store operated in that location until October 1925, when they sold their stock to Lester Fox, who then opened the Fox Variety Store - a precursor to what many locals will remember as the Ben Franklin store.
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Known at the Boyne City Bank Street Block, the brick structures were situated on the corner of Water and Park Streets. The above is a postcard image that was sent by John S. Bergy to his sister, Rose (Bergy) Porritt. Notice the “x” that marks the location of the brothers’ newly opened store. Similarly marked postcards were sent out to many who were related or known to the Bergy and Nash families.
Historians and those with an interest in local history are greatly indebted to the Bergy Bros. Penny postcards were all the rage, and the Bergy Bros. store catered to this new fad. At one point in time, they advertised that they carried “over 1,000 views of Boyne and vicinity.” This, along with the majority of their store merchandise, were obtained not only through buying trips to New York, but also through meeting with traveling salesmen from around the world. Below is an introduction card from a postcard vendor in Germany - a country that produces world-renowned and collectible images today.
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A remarkable photograph of the interior of the Bergy Bros. store. The establishment was unsurpassed in terms of the quality and quantity of merchandise being offered to Boyne citizens. They offered their patrons everything from linens and fine china for special occasions to everyday items such as toys, candy and books.
On the first Christmas that the Bergy Bros. store was to be open, the brothers took out a full-page ad in the Boyne Citizen newspaper which read:
OUR FIRST GRAND CHRISTMAS OPENING
Saturday, December 1, 1906
“On this day we place on sale our entire line of books, games, toys, dolls and all kinds of holiday goods and extend to the people of Boyne City and vicinity a cordial invitation to visit our nicely decorated store and inspect our line of goods while our stock is complete.
"In order to make it an object for you to visit Boyne City’s most popular store, we quote here a few of the many bargains which we place on sale on Saturday at 8:30 AM.
"Our ten years’ experience in our line with the largest syndicate in America has placed us in touch with the best American and foreign markets. This enables us to place before the public the choicest and best selected stock to be found in Northern Michigan. Make this your headquarters when downtown shopping. Remember, you are under no obligations to buy when visiting our store. We especially invite the children to come and see the toys."
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M. Edward Bergy and his bride, Olive (Nash) Bergy were married on May 16, 1906, at Bowne Center in Kent County, Michigan. Upon their return to Boyne City, they purchased the home at 218 N. East Street in Boyne City. It was there that they raised their two children, Malcolm and Margaret. In addition to the brothers’ store operation, Edward served as vice president of the Boyne City State Bank, was an active member of the Masonic Lodge. and served as president of the Boyne City School Board. Both he and his wife Olive were very involved in the early development and growth of the Methodist Church.
| | The first floor of the Masonic building on Water Street was home to two business establishments. The Bergy Bros. store was located on the left, where Edward Bergy is standing. William H. Selkirk can be seen standing outside of his retail establishment, W.H. Selkirk, then located on the right portion of the building. | |
John Bergy, like his brother, was very involved in civic and fraternal activity in early Boyne City. He was a member of the local Masonic Lodge and served three terms as mayor of Boyne City between the years 1919 and 1921. After retiring from the store, he relocated to Grand Rapids. John was never married and died at the age of 59. Because he died without a will, his estate became quite a topic of public interest. Valued at over $45,000.00, it included bank accounts in both Boyne City and Grand Rapids, real estate, bank certificates, stocks and bonds.
The lives and business venture conducted by the Bergy Bros. represents just one of hundreds of fascinating people and subjects that have yet to be headlined and documented in the annals of Boyne City history. The Bergy family story serves as a reminder that it was not only a handful of well-known and “big names” who shaped the development of Boyne City and Charlevoix County. I encourage anyone with an interest in sharing and documenting the details of people, businesses and industries to reach out and assist me and others in doing so.
| | > Patrick McCleary is a Certified Genealogist affiliated with the Charlevoix County History Preservation Society (CCHPS), 12555 Taylor Road, Charlevoix, MI 49720. The CCHPS promotes the understanding and appreciation of the heritage of the people of Charlevoix County and its townships by seeking out, collecting, preserving, and interpreting artifacts of historical and cultural significance. For further information, contact Patrick by email: Throughthehistorianslens@gmail.com. | | |
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| | Adam and the Cabana Boys are presenting "An Evening with the Beatles" at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, at the Boyne City Taproom. | | |
MUSIC, ARTS, AND ENTERTAINMENT
Please email your special events and music information to jim@boynecitizen.com.
AMERICAN LEGION Post 228 - 302 S Lake St., Boyne City, (231) 459-4188.
Bingo every Tuesday, open to the public, refreshments provided. Doors open at 3 p.m., play starts at 5, ending at 8.
BC LANES/THE VENUE BAR & GRILL - 1199 M-75 S, Boyne City, (231) 582-6353.
> Open bowling: 3-9 p.m. Tuesdays, 3-10 p.m. Fridays, 12-10 p.m. Saturdays, 12-9 p.m. Sundays.
LIVE MUSIC Saturdays:
Saturday, Nov. 22 - Scarkazm, 8-11 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 29 - Sandy & The Bandits, 7-10 p.m.
BOYNE ARTS CENTER - 1 Water Street, Suite 203, Boyne City. (231) 622-2073.
> Upcoming classes and exhibits:
BOYNE CITY FARMERS MARKET - Indoors at the Veterans Park Pavilion, 207 N. Lake Street, Boyne City. (231) 582-9009. Open Saturdays, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
BOYNE CITY TAP ROOM - 220 S. Lake St., Boyne City, (231) 459-4487.
Mondays, - Trivia
Thursdays - Adam and the Cabana Boys. This Thursday, Nov. 20, the Cabana Boys present "An Evening with the Beatles."
Fridays - Patrick Ryan and Josh Raber
Saturdays and Sundays - college and NFL football. Food and beverage specials during games.
BOYNE MOUNTAIN - 1 Boyne Mountain Rd., Boyne Falls, (855) 688-7024.
> Weekly schedule of events and entertainment at all Boyne Mountain venues.
BOYNE VALLEY VINEYARDS - 05325 US 131 S, Petoskey, (231) 373-2090.
> LIVE MUSIC - Saturdays 2-6 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 22 – Chase & Allie
Saturday, Nov. 29 – Chris Calleja
CAFE SANTE - 1 Water St., Boyne City, (231) 582-8800.
> LIVE MUSIC
Mondays - The Shifties, 6-9 p.m.
CROOKED TREE ARTS CENTER - 461 E. Mitchell Street. Petoskey, (231) 347-4337.
> See website for updated art shows, entertainment, and children's activities.
> Peter Madcat Ruth's CARMa Quartet - Saturday, Nov. 22 at 7:30 p.m. Downtown Sound tickets range from $10 to $60 and are available at www.crookedtree.org/downtownsound or by calling (231) 347-4337.
GREAT LAKES CENTER FOR THE ARTS - 800 Bay Harbor Drive, Petoskey, (231) 439 -2600.
- Nov. 21-22 - Great Lakes Dance Academy Presents A Christmas Carol: The Mixtape
- Dec. 6 - A Christmas Carol - Allen Fitzpatrick returns to the stage with his one-man adaptation of the beloved Dickens story.
- Dec. 11-12 - Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra presents Messiah by Candlelight
- Dec. 13 - Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra presents Family Holiday Pops Matinee, A Festive Concert of Carols, Classics, and Holiday Cheer for All Ages
- Dec. 15 - Dorothy Gerber Youth Orchestra presents A Holiday Strings Celebration
- Dec, 20-21 - Crooked Tree Arts Center School of Ballet Presents The Nutcracker, A Holiday Classic Performed by Young and Professional Dancers from Northern Michigan
- Dec. 23 - Midtown Men Holiday Hits. Stars from the Original Broadway Cast of Jersey Boys
- Dec. 27 - An Evening with Graham Young of Michigan Rattlers. Intimate & Acoustic
LAKE STREET PUB - 202 S. Lake St., Boyne City, (231) 497-6031.
> TRIVIA NIGHT - Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m.
MUSKRAT DISTILLING - 121 Water St., Boyne City, (231) 268-0178.
> KARAOKE - 8 to 11 p.m. every Wednesday
Saturday, Nov. 22 - Earlier Than the Bird, 7 a.m.
> LIVE MUSIC at 8 p.m. Fridays
Friday, Nov. 21 - The Shifties
Friday, Nov. 28 - SAXU4IA
PIED PIPER ROLLER RINK - 04454 M-75 N, Walloon Lake. Admission $8, skate rental $2. Candy, chips, soda/pop, and pizza available for purchase.
Friday, Nov. 21 - Adult Skating Night (18+), 5-9 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 12 - Adult Skating Night (18+), 5-9 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 13 - Family Holiday Skate and Ugly Sweater Contest (all ages), 2-6 p.m. with sweater judging at 5 p.m.
PROVISIONS LOUNGE - 123 Water St., Boyne City, (231) 582-2151.
LIVE MUSIC, 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Saturdays
RED MESA GRILL -117 Water St, Boyne City, (231) 582-0049.
LIVE MUSIC 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays.
Wednesday, Nov. 19 - Community Open House from 5-8 p.m. with discounted drink features, complimentary refreshments, including a salsa bar, bite-size appetizers and specialty drink samples.
Tuesday, Nov. 25 - Keith Scott
Wednesday, Nov. 26 - Project 6, 'Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving Party
STIGGS BREWERY & KITCHEN - 112 S. Park St., Boyne City, (231) 497-6100. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays for the winter.
> Thursday, Nov. 20 and Dec. 4 - Open Mic Night with Nelson Olstrom, 6-9 p.m.
WALLOON WATERSHED - 4128 M-75 , Walloon Lake, (231) 535-6048.
Live music 6-9 p.m.:
Wednesdays - Pete Kehoe
Thursdays - Laura Crowe
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