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June 19, 2025 | Issue #40 | Past issues

Flying high

Sixth grader Laiela Anthony flashes a thumbs up and a big smile after taking her Young Eagles flight on Saturday at the Boyne City Airport. She was one of more than 30 youngsters who were treated to free plane rides from local pilots. See more pictures and a story below.

Inside this issue

• Catt says 72-room hotel on M75 is still in the works
• Stroll hopes for clear weather this Friday
• Concerts return to the Gazebo starting Wednesday
• 25 years for Neilson’s Inspired Living store
• 31 Young Eagles take free plane rides at BC airport
• Boyne USA responds to Friends of Boyne River 
• ‘Walloon Watershed is what this village has been missing’
• Leadership program accepting applicants
• North Country Trail volunteers revive destroyed path
• Conservation District plans summer events
• Cornhole event to benefit Field of Dreams July 6
• Boyne City Schools hiring for several openings
• Bay Township June board meeting highlights
• Patrick McCleary: Murder comes to town in 1946
• News briefs, Obituaries, and Municipal News
• Thanks to the donors who keep the news coming!
• Music and entertainment listings with new music at Sommerset Pointe and Walloon Watershed

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"Conceptual rendering for illustration purposes only" of Catt Development's proposed Comfort Inn/Main Stay Suites 72-unit hotel on Highway M75 east of Boyne City.

Developer Glen Catt says 72-room hotel on M75 is still in the works

By Jim Baumann, jim@boynecitizen.com

It has been more than 20 months since developer Glen Catt submitted preliminary plans for a 72-room hotel on M75 just outside the city limits, and he says the project is still in the works. 

The last we heard from Catt earlier this year, he was evaluating whether the project was still viable, given the current economic climate with high interest rates and high construction costs. But Catt says he believes he can make the project work, although construction would probably not start until the spring of 2026 at the earliest.

“The main issues holding us up are construction costs being 40% higher and interest rates are almost double what they were when we built our Gaylord hotel four years ago,” Catt said. “The cost of our Gaylord hotel was $11.5 million for 87 rooms. Boyne City is projected to be $15.3 million for 72 rooms. Add on interest rates being around 7% now, compared to 4% four years ago, and it’s easy to see why the math isn’t working.”

“We put the construction portion of the project out for bid in the fall of 2024. We had great participation from very good contractors, and the bids still came in almost $300,000 higher than we projected.”

Catt had a market study done in 2022 by a firm that specializes in hotels. “It obviously showed strong demand located close to Boyne Mountain and the seasonal appeal of Boyne City,” he said. “But it also showed strong demand for overflow from the Petoskey and Gaylord hotel markets. What was most surprising to the firm that did the study - not me, though - was the strong weeknight demand due to the amount of manufacturing and industry in Boyne City. Filling rooms Monday through Thursday helps make the hotel viable in a small market like Boyne City.”

In 2021, Catt opened a Comfort Inn/MainStay Suites hotel in Gaylord, which is similar to what he is proposing for Boyne City. That hotel “has far exceeded our expectations,” he said. “The success we’ve had with it in Gaylord is one of the reasons we looked at Boyne City. There are a lot of similarities between the two, with the seasonal tourism and manufacturing/industry.”

Catt says much of the success with Gaylord can be attributed to the hotel management team. The general manager, who is also an owner, is based in Traverse City and has hotels there and in Sault Ste. Marie. “He has been involved from the start in the design process of Boyne City and will be the owner/operator of Boyne City, as will his key associate and the general manager of the Gaylord hotel,” Catt said.

One issue that needs to be resolved is what is known as a 425 agreement between Boyne City and Wilson Township, which would lead to providing city water and sewer service to the hotel. The property is in Wilson Township on the south side of M-75 south, just west of the BP gas station. 

The 425 agreement would determine, among other things, how increased taxes on the property would be split, and would be considered for approval by the City Commission and the Wilson Township Board. A future site plan would be subject to review by the Boyne City Planning Commission, although the Planning Commission has already seen and approved of the project in a pre-application review in late 2023.

Stroll hopes for clear weather this Friday

After last week’s rain-out, Stroll the Streets will try to open its season this Friday from 6-9 p.m. Businesses and area residents are hoping for nice weather for downtown Boyne City’s signature summer event organized every Friday night by Boyne City Main Street. The weather looks somewhat more promising with a “showers early becoming less numerous later in the day” forecast. Check the updated forecast here.

The Friends of the Boyne District Library kickoff event in the library parking lot has been cancelled and will not be rescheduled.

Here is the lineup of performers for June 20:

• Full Moon Jam Band at Charlevoix State Bank
• Jerry Douglas Face Painter at Gilda’s Bakery
• Jon Archambault Band at Pat O'Brien 
• Katherine Ryan at Ray and Lake
• Peril at Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors
• SaxU4ia at Muskrat Distillery
• Sean Miller at Stiggs Kitchen and Brewery
• Strings Attached at Boyne River Grill
• TBA at Freshwater Art Gallery
• The Lopers at Lynda's Real Estate Service
• Twister Joe at I Love Boyne City

Note that because the 4th of July falls on  Friday, Stroll the Streets will be held on Thursday, July 3, that week.

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Concerts return to the Gazebo starting Wednesday

Reprinted from our May 1 issue:

“Evenings at the Gazebo” concerts are back. The Boyne Area Chamber’s free summer concert series on Wednesdays is returning to the Gazebo in Old City Park starting June 25. For several years the chamber-sponsored concerts were moved from the Gazebo to the Veterans Park Pavilion. 

Asked about the location change, Chamber Executive Director Tricia Wilcox said, “We decided to move back to the Gazebo because it felt more like home for our little concert series. The tall trees offer plenty of shade and the gazebo is the perfect stage for our musicians.”

Wilcox said she has also reserved the Veterans Park Pavilion in case of rain, so the concerts can continue as scheduled. 

Guests are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket, as well as food and drinks “or just come to enjoy the music,” Wilcox said. “Come early to grab a good spot or stop by when you can.” 

Here is the summer schedule, with concerts held from 6:30 - 8 p.m.:

• June 25 - Full Moon Jam Band
• July 2 - Nick Veine
• July 9 - Katherine Ryan
• July 16 - Pete Fetters
• July 23 - The Hazel James Band
• July 30 - Melissa & Jake
• August 6 - Dags Und Timmah
• August 13 - Billy McAllister
• August 20 - Delilah DeWilde
• August 27 - Laura Crowe

Leslie Neilson's unique "store about energy" will hit the 25-year mark next month

By Jeff Baumann, jeffreyjbaumann@gmail.com

The 25th anniversary of the Inspired Living shop at 119 Water Street is coming up next month. To celebrate, the Boyne Citizen interviewed owner Leslie Neilson about the history of the shop, which bills itself as “a store about energy ~ expression ~ evolution.”

Neilson was born in Petoskey and went to college at Michigan State University, where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology & Public Health in 1991. She got a job as a scientist at MBI International. There, she was given six weeks off for vacation every year, which she used to visit her uncle in Bali, Indonesia. As soon as she got back to Michigan and the lab where she worked, she would start planning her next trip back to Bali. It got her thinking that perhaps she could import some items from Bali into the U.S. and start helping to pay for her trips. 

Neilson met her husband, Paul Nicholls, while skiing during "Crazy Days" at Boyne Mountain, right before her first big buying trip. They began dating, although Leslie remembers “When he asked me out, I actually told him I was too busy because I was starting a new business.” Nicholls persevered and he accompanied her on a subsequent buying trip, and he saw the potential in what she was doing. He had a sales background and was supportive of the idea of opening a store and relocating to Northern Michigan. 

Neilson’s cousin, who owns En Vogue Salon, suggested that she check out Boyne City. No buildings were available at that time, but her cousin offered a small 400-square-foot space at the back of her salon, and that is where Neilson first opened her shop - called Bali & Beyond at the time.

Neilson and Nicholls got married on July 8, 2000 and spent their honeymoon at the Dilworth Hotel, so they could work on opening their store. They opened the doors on July 21, 2000, and continued to look for a building. They even made an offer on the building that is now the Schraw Law Office, but that didn’t come to pass. She remembers looking out the window, pointing to an art gallery across the street and saying, "That is the building I really want."

“I needed a loan to purchase my building and no one would give me the time of day,” Neilson remembers. “But Arch Wright was working in the real estate office where my agent worked and heard about my dilemma. He offered to meet with me and listen to my business plan. He heard the passion in my plans and offered to set up a meeting with the Board of Directors of Independent Bank in Ionia. His only advice was, ‘tell them what you told me.’ I got the loan and was able to purchase my building, where I still have my business and live above, to this day.”

She moved the store into its permanent home about a year after opening the store in the smaller space. The building was gutted above the store, but they were able to slowly transform the space into a two-bedroom, one-bath apartment that they still live in today. Neilson says of the apartment, “It was challenging living there with two boys, my husband, and various pets over the years, but I wouldn't have it any other way.”

When she first started her business, Neilson only sold inexpensive handicrafts from the islands of Indonesia, specifically Bali. Her uncle noticed that she spent much of her time in Bali in upscale furniture stores and suggested she try selling those items. She changed the name of the store to Bali Inspired Living, but it still featured only products from Bali, now with home furnishings.

Neilson found it difficult to keep her stock fresh - only traveling to Bali once a year to buy items - and would end up sitting on a lot of inventory. If she had a product that was really popular and sold out, it might be a year and half before she could cost effectively get it back in stock. She needed a new business model.

Neilson reinvented herself one more time and renamed the store Inspired Living with a tagline of “Energy ~ Expression ~ Evolution.” She decided to try to only carry products made in the United States, fair trade products, and products that were ethically manufactured. She also tries to focus on products that are produced with alternative energy, such as solar panels or wind turbines, and she looks for products that are organic or made from repurposed or recycled material. Setting up these criteria for her products greatly limits the products she carries. 

Neilson believes everything has energy associated with it and when consumers are purchasing items - whether it be for their homes or gifts for other people - they should ask themselves at what cost to humanity, at what cost to the planet, was this item made. 

Early in her retail career, Neilson disliked marketing, but it eventually became a labor of love - because she grew to love her store and her customers. Living in a resort town, she thinks it would be easy to treat customers like "one night stands" - get them in the door, get their money and move on to the next customer.

However, Neilson learned from her marketing guru, Bob Negen, that she should look at her customers as long-term relationships. She gets their contact information and starts a relationship with them. She mails each of her customers a $10 gift certificate for their birthday. Customers become part of the store’s Happy Inspired People (H.I.P.) Club, and every time they make a purchase it goes on a card she keeps on file. Once they make six purchases, they get a gift certificate equal to 10% of their combined last six purchases. After a customer fills up their card once, they become Super H.I.P., which includes even more benefits.

She is grateful that many of her products are made here in the United States, but with the advent of increased tariffs, she anticipates there will be problems with the supply chain. Neilson had a product in her store called Banded, which provided three meals to children in Uganda for every product they sold. She purchased their green line of products that were made from recycled material, but the products were made in China. She preemptively removed them from her store in anticipation that (1) she wouldn't be able to get them much longer and (2) the cost would make the price prohibitive for her store. She has another line called Pura Vida, which pays their employees fair trade wages and gives back to communities in Costa Rica, but this company has told her that tariffs may force them to double their prices.

Neilson’s husband Paul is the coordinator of the cycling event Michigan Mountain Mayhem, which annually attracts hundreds of people to Boyne City in mid-June. He is also a ski instructor at Boyne Mountain during the winter. Together they also own the yoga studio, Balanced Living Yoga & Fusion Studio, located two blocks from the inspired living store. 

Their son Jagger is 22 and just returned from a six-week adventure in Argentina and Brazil. He received an Associates Degree from North Central Michigan College and works at The Landing in Ironton during the summer and Boyne Mountain during the winter, where he has met a lot of foreign students on J-1 visas from Argentina. 

Their younger son Keller is 18 and just graduated from Boyne City High School. Both boys attended Boyne City schools for their entire education experience. After Keller receives his Associates Degree from North Central next year, he plans to continue college and become a pilot. He works part-time at Grain Train in Boyne City. 

Concerning possible 25th anniversary festivities, Neilson says she and Paul are usually too busy to even remember their own wedding anniversary, let alone the business milestone that comes up later that same month. “I would love to say we are going to have a big party on July 21st, but knowing us, we will look at each other the day after our anniversary and say, ‘Well we survived another year!’”

31 Young Eagles take free plane rides at BC airport

By Richard Wright, richardw960@gmail.com

Richard Wright is the acting airport manager for the Boyne City Airport, and is a member of the Boyne City Airport Advisory Board.

On Saturday, June 14, members of local chapters of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) hosted free airplane rides at the Boyne City Airport for local youth aged 8 to 17.

The EAA is an international aviation membership association founded in 1953. One of the many programs sponsored by the EAA is the Young Eagles Program. Launched in 1992, the Young Eagles program has for 33 years provided interested young people with their first free ride in an airplane. It’s the only program of its kind with the sole mission to introduce and inspire youth to the world of aviation. These flights are made possible through the generosity of local EAA member volunteers.

Family members, volunteers, and aspiring Young Eagles began arriving at the airport at 9 a.m. Free coffee and doughnuts were available. Participants signed in to assure parental/guardian permission. An informative preflight video presentation stressed key preflight, ramp, and post flight safety issues. 

The Eagles were escorted to their respective airplanes where they met their Pilot-In-Command. Each pilot briefly discussed the safety aspects of the airplane they would be flying in, the route of flight, altitude, and local weather. Eager Eagles were then allowed to board the aircraft and begin “strapping in.” 

The airplanes were taxied to the runway loaded with passengers with smiles on their faces. After determining there was no conflicting air traffic, each aircraft raced down the runway heading east as they climbed to an altitude of 2,000 feet. Turning north, the flight route extended to Walloon Lake. At that point, another left turn took the adventurers past Horton Bay. The intrepid aviators crossed Lake Charlevoix to begin their trek back to Boyne City. Gently touching down, each aircraft brought newly minted Young Eagles back to the terminal building. Excited hugs and kisses, newfound confidence and excitement abounded.

Last Saturday morning, 31 lives were positively and profoundly influenced by the morning’s events. Each Young Eagle received an official Experimental Aircraft Association flight certificate to commemorate the momentous day.

The Boyne City Airport Advisory Board and the Airport Manager thank all the volunteers for their time and effort to give back towards a better citizenry, community, and the continuity of positive public events.

The Young Eagles watched a safety and informational video before taking their flights.

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Boyne USA responds to Friends of Boyne River allegations in FERC licensing dispute

By Jamie Baumann, jamie@boynecitizen.com 

Boyne USA has responded to statements made by the Friends of the Boyne River as part of their re-licensing process with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Boyne USA  is seeking to obtain a multi-decade license to continue generating electricity at the Boyne River Hydroelectric Power Plant located near Dam Road. 

Boyne USA responded on June 12 to allegations that the Friends of the Boyne River submitted to the FERC, saying: "FOBR asserts several unsubstantiated assumptions and beliefs about the dam, the restrictive covenants originally imposed on the dam and surrounding property in 1963, and the safety of the dam." Read their full response.

Boyne USA said that FoBR had no proof that the original agreement's restriction, which said that the dam could not be used for generating electricity, was put in the agreement "to avoid then-present and therefore on-going liability."

Boyne USA said, "A reasonable person would not associate a surrender of the license with an attempt to thwart responsibility and justice. Instead, a rational individual would infer that the restrictive covenants and license surrender were a mode to prevent unwanted competition in power generation and sales and to avoid future procedural complexities, by fully transferring its interest in this asset to a new owner. FOBR appears to ignore any other evidence that conflicts with its narrative regarding the nature of the transaction history that resulted in the change of ownership from Consumers Energy to Boyne." 

In 1980, Consumers Energy removed the restriction. After the restriction was removed, Boyne USA started generating power with the dam which supplies about 8 percent of the power that Boyne Mountain uses.

Boyne USA pointed out that they have done safety inspections and have addressed any concerns raised during the current licensing process. Boyne USA has submitted documentation of all the inspection reports and repairs they have made to meet safety standards to FERC. These are available on the FERC website. 

Finally, Boyne USA accused FoBR of sensationalizing the dam issue by comparing the Boyne Hydroelectric Power Plant to the failed Edenville and Sanford dams that caused millions of dollars in damages, because "those dams are not in any way comparable to the Boyne Dam in construction, size, or scale of impoundment."  

In a separate FERC submission, Boyne USA submitted a Quality Control Inspection Plan going forward and construction plans for an Auxiliary Spillway Pipes Valving Project.

FERC is expected to make its licensing decision soon, though no date has yet been announced.

‘Walloon Watershed is exactly what this village has been missing’

From Michigan Blue magazine, by Diana Stampfler

Walloon Lake’s culinary footprint expanded last fall with the opening of Walloon Watershed, a fashionable eatery and bar. Like many, including Nobel and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Ernest Hemingway, Meghan Thatcher spent her childhood summers on Walloon Lake. Magical memories of those family vacations led her and her husband, Matt, to invest in this thriving small waterfront community.

The Thatchers launched Walloon Lake Boat Co., offering tours aboard a vintage-inspired electric Duffy boat, in 2023. Last September they opened the doors to Walloon Watershed, a year-round restaurant with comfy yet elegant resort vibes that serves savory shared plates and first-class beverages, along with live music. Walloon Watershed quickly became a favorite gathering spot for visitors and locals looking for a distinctive epicurean experience.

Full story.

Also: Walloon Watershed, located at 4128 M-75, will be hosting Field Recordings, a California winery that is currently on a "Tastes America" tour when they visit Walloon Lake on Wednesday, June 25.This event includes pop-up wine tasting, paired with taco trucks, smash burgers, music to vibe to, and backyard games. Details.

Leadership program accepting applicants

Are you a business professional looking to enhance your leadership skills? If you are, you may want to apply for the Leadership Charlevoix County program. This nine-month program will introduce participants to the various sectors of the county, the inner workings and needs of the region.

The nine-month course, running from September through May, will take participants throughout the county and includes sessions in:

• Connecting with Your Government
• Ethics, Culture & Philanthropy
• Building Your Toolbox
• Economic Development
• Education Today
• Health & Human Services
• Environmental and Natural Resources
• Where Do We Go From Here? Putting newly learned skills to use

In addition to the monthly sessions, the course kicks off with an orientation and an overnight retreat to Beaver Island. Participants will be matched with a mentor who will help open doors to personal and professional growth. The class will work together to choose and complete a Community Service Project, and participants will also complete a Personal Leadership Plan. The session culminates with a graduation ceremony in May.

Anyone interested may send an email to leadershipcharlevoixcounty@gmail.com. Organizers point out that seats are limited, so they advise you to not delay. 

North Country Trail volunteers revive destroyed path south of Boyne Falls

Reprinted from WCMUPublic Media, story and photo by Mia Kerner

Volunteers for the North Country Trail Association worked to clear branches, pry away roots and rake a path through the sprawling woods south of Boyne Falls.

Tents and cars spread across a nearby valley where the volunteers spent their free time last weekend.

A distinct line in the dirt marked the spot where the forest stopped and the trail began.

Pink, plastic ribbons tied around trees were the only way to navigate the crowded woods.

The North Country National Scenic Trail is the longest trail system in the United States. It spans 4,800 miles across eight states, from North Dakota to Vermont, according to the NCTA’s website.

Michigan’s portion of the trail is the longest of all eight states, totaling 1,180 miles and passing over the Mackinac Bridge.

Volunteers for the Jordan Valley 45-degree chapter of the association dedicated their “National Trails Day” weekend to the rerouting and restoring of a section of the trail.

The original stretch of trail, which was scheduled to be rebuilt more than a year ago, was destroyed during a timber harvest conducted by the Department of Natural Resources last year. The trail was then littered with debris during the March ice storms.

Kenny Wawsczyk, NCTA regional trail coordinator for Michigan, said the NCTA worked with the DNR to reroute the trail.

> Full story.

Conservation District plans summer events including family nature program Wednesday

The Charlevoix County Conservation District is planning a number of summer events, starting with their Nature in the Park series at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 25, in Old City Park, Boyne City. Three family nature programs are set for Wednesday mornings at 10:30 at Old City Park in Boyne City. This year the series will kick off the series with a fun river adventure with Friends of the Boyne and the Boyne District Library. No registration is required. Visit www.charlevoixcd.org to learn more.

River Explorers is the June 25 program. Come learn all about the critters that live in the Boyne River. After a story, dip nets and collection jars will help guide exploration and discovery. Come prepared to roll up your sleeves and get your feet wet. Afterward, paint your favorite river critter on a rock that will be provided. This program is in collaboration with Friends of the Boyne River and the Boyne District Library. Details online.

Conservation District Day is July 17th. To celebrate, the Charlevoix Conservation District staff and board invite you to volunteer, eat and learn with them. Roll up your sleeves and volunteer at their American Beach Grass Nursery, located south of Charlevoix, from 9 a.m.-noon, with lunch and beverages provided. Or, stop by their office located in Boyne City to eat, meet and chat with district staff, board and other local conservationists, from 4-6 p.m. Refreshments will be provided. To volunteer, call 231-582-6193.

Summer Garden Party Event - Each year the district invites the community to gather in the Native Plant Educational Garden to learn about the benefits of planting native from local plant specialists before the Annual Native Plant Sale in September. This is your invitation to join the Conservation District on Thursday evening, August 14th, from 5-7pm. Visit our website for more details on this and other events, including the Sept. 13 Fall Plant Sale.

The 2025 Plat Book is now available for sale for $35 at the Charlevoix Conservation District office located at 303 North St., Boyne City.

Cornhole event to benefit Field of Dreams July 6

The Waterfront Field of Dreams Committee is sponsoring its fifth annual Cornhole Tournament on Sunday, July 6, in Old City Park

The tournament includes two divisions, Relaxed, held at 1 p.m., and Competitive at 3 p.m. with an entry fee of $40 per team. The tourney will be limited to 16 teams per division.

The tournament is offering a $100 cash prize for first place and $50 cash prize for second for each division. Teams are invited to sign up during Stroll the Streets on Friday nights at Lynda's Real Estate Service, or by texting Becky at 231-675-0543.

Proceeds from the event will go to the rebuilding of the Waterfront Field of Dreams Little League field in Veterans Memorial Park. Flyer for this event.

Boyne City Schools hiring for several openings

Boyne City Public Schools are  actively seeking candidates for a variety of positions for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. If you are interested, contact the Central Office at 231-439-8190 or amatelski@boyne.k12.mi.us for more information. Details on the positions and how to apply. Positions available include:



• High school mathematics teacher
• Elementary school art teacher
• Middle school fifth grade teacher
• Pre-K lead teacher
• Bus driver
• Varsity girls bowling coach
• Girls volleyball coaching positions
• JV and freshman boys basketball coach

Bay Township June 12 board meeting highlights

Here are highlights of the Bay Township Board meeting of June 12, as submitted by the township:

• Approved a new table for the end of Lake Street public access.
• Adopted a resolution to approve the Charlevoix County Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan.
• Reviewed the landscape plan for the Lily Pad access site on Walloon Lake.
• Approved the payment for Reycraft Road reconstruction which was paid for with township road millage funds.
• Reviewed plans for curbside Clean Up Day, which will be held on Saturday, June 21.

Bay 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.

Boyne Area News Briefs



BUSINESS AFTER HOURS - The Boyne Area Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to join them for an evening of networking and connection at Business After Hours with Boyne Mountain from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 19, at the Beach House Restaurant on Deer Lake. Enjoy complimentary refreshments, the Tiki Bar (don't forget it is cashless), connect with fellow professionals and community members, and hear the latest updates from Boyne Mountain representatives. 

DATES FOR FIREWORKS - Michigan law allows consumer fireworks to be used on private property from June 29 to July 4 (11:00 AM to 11:45 PM), and July 5 if it's a Friday or Saturday, which is the case in 2025. Fireworks are prohibited on public property, school property, church property, or the property of another person without express permission.

4TH OF JULY

> BOYNE CITY SCHEDULE - Details.

> PARADE - The Boyne City Fourth of July Committee invites everyone to enter floats (at no cost) for “The Best 4th in the North.” Here is the registration form.

> INDEPENDENCE DAY RUN - Registration is now live for the 49th Annual Independence Day Run. This year there will be a five-mile or two-mile run. Details and registration.

> PIE SALE PRE-ORDERS - The Boyne Valley Garden Club holds a pie sale on July 4 at the Pavilion in Veterans Memorial Park. New this year, pies can be pre-ordered through June 29. Visit the Garden Club's website, www.boynevalleygardenclub.com, to place your order. On July 4, you can simply visit the Pavilion between 9 am-noon and your order will be ready for pickup. Email boynevalleygardenclub@gmail.com with any questions.

BeALERT/SMART911 - In the wake of the spring ice storm, police and EMS officials are urging everyone to sign up for BeAlert/Smart911, so they can receive alerts and messages regarding emergencies. If you know of any Charlevoix County residents who have not signed up to receive emergency alert texts through BeAlert, you are asked to encourage them to sign up for free. Here is the link to share with them if you need it - https://www.smart911.com/smart911/ref/reg.action?pa=CCEOEM.

POP-UP STORE - The Boyne City Eagles will be hosting a one-day Pop-up Store from 12-6 p.m. Sunday, June 22, at 106 River St., sponsored by the Eagles Ladies Auxiliary. This special event is open to the public. Participating will be Upsy-Daisy Floral, Cards by Karen, Jami’s Jewels, crafts, and an Auxiliary bake sale/

BOYNE AREA SKATE PARK is hosting “A Game of Skate” event with fun and entertainment at the Harbor Springs Sk8 Park on Sunday, June 22 to raise funds for the construction of Boyne Area Skate Park. The event will include a family style barbecue, merchandise and a 50/50 raffle with prizes for participants. Participation is by donation.

CONSERVANCY FIELD TRIPS - The Little Traverse Conservancy has a large slate of field trips this season. Below and linked is a list of trips for June and July. Find more details and registration at www.landtrust.org. The first four are:

• Wednesday, June 25, 10 - 11:15 a.m., Frog Fun (ages 3-6), Spring Lake Park.
• Thursday, June 26, 1 p.m.. Life on a Lonely Shore: the History of the Vermilion Point Life Saving Station, Voorhies Hall, Bay View.
• Thursday, June 26, 10 a.m. Hike & Bike the Melvin Melvin Family Hiking & Biking Trails, Topinabee.
• Friday, June 27, 1 p.m., Dragonfly Walk, Don & Eileen Klein Nature Trail.

> Details on all June-July field trips.

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 donation is $3, for ages 59 and under, $8, and for children 12 and under, $6. Here is the June lunch menu, and the June activity calendar.



City of Boyne City Municipal News

City Commission petitions due July 22

Following recent clarification regarding the filing deadline for the upcoming City Commission election, the City Clerk/Treasurer, in consultation with the City Attorney, has corrected the verbiage and election date on the official petition forms to meet the requirements of our City Charter. They are now available at City Hall for anyone interested in running for City Commission in the November 4, 2025 election. Those who previously filed, and anyone else who is interested in running are encouraged to pick up the updated forms and file before the deadline.

Key Steps for the Nomination Process:

- Petitions must include no fewer than 20 and no more than 40 signatures of registered voters within the City of Boyne City.

- Candidates must submit an Affidavit of Identity along with their petitions.

- The filing deadline is Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.

City Hall is open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and staff are available to assist candidates with any questions they may have throughout the process.

Thank you for your understanding,

Jessica Puroll, City Clerk/Treasurer

Find more information on running for City Commission, the nominating process, and more online - https://www.boynecity.gov/services/clerk/elections/index.php

Now accepting applications for Boyne City manager

Ready to lead a thriving waterfront community in Northern Michigan? Boyne City is looking for a strategic, community-driven leader to oversee operations and shape the future. Apply by June 30. Find the full posting and apply online.

WATER QUALITY - Check out Boyne City's 2024 Water Quality Report. The report provides information on the quality of Boyne City's water, where it comes from, and how it stacks up against safety standards. Read the full report here.

THE SPLASH PAD at Peninsula Beach Park on Front Street has opened for the season. 

CITY MEETINGS – Click here for board information, agendas, and minutes.

> City Commission's next regular meeting is at 12 p.m. Tuesday, June 24. Agenda page.

Obituaries

Mary Ellen Morgridge

April 27, 1938 ~ June 13, 2025 (age 87)

John “Jack” Daniel Sowle

January 22, 1937 ~ January 1, 2025 (age 87)

Gavin Lauinger

May 25, 1999 ~ June 14, 2025 (age 26)

A front view of the home at 235 West Cedar Street, Boyne City as it appeared in 1966.  Photograph courtesy of the Judy (Upton) Forreider Collection.

THROUGH THE HISTORIAN'S LENS

When murder comes to town – The Opal Tryon Case

By Patrick McCleary, Throughthehistorianslens@gmail.com

The Charlevoix County History Preservation Society

A criminologist will tell you that in the world of crime there are all types of murder, each of which has a name. While some may be familiar with terminology such as matricide (the killing of one’s mother), patricide (the killing of one’s father), or infanticide (the murder of an infant), a less familiar term for most may be uxoricide (the killing of one’s own wife.) What is even less well known among the Boyne City population of today is that each of these, and several other types of murder occurred right here in the very neighborhoods of our quaint little burg. In addition to the tragedy of these events are the stories that go along with them as well as the people who were affected by these acts of violence. 

One such tragic tale was that of the shooting death of Opal Tryon by her husband, William L. Tryon, Sr. The year was 1946 on the bitter cold winter morning of December 2 at approximately 4 a.m. Neighbors later reported that “bitter arguments” were commonplace in the home, and that that morning a quarrel had apparently begun in a downstairs bedroom. The argument quickly escalated, and Mr. Tryon’s son was awakened and came into the room to witness his father attacking his mother with a metal lamp that had been in the downstairs room. He then chased his wife upstairs into a guest bedroom with the lamp before throwing the metal weapon onto the bed. As Mrs. Tryon began to undress, her husband returned with a gun and shot her through the breast, piercing her heart and killing her instantly. After which, the husband, again in front of his son, turned the 12-gauge automatic shotgun on himself, suffering a severe, but not fatal gunshot wound to his abdomen.

Photographs of Opal M. (Sandel) Tryon and William L. Tryon as they appeared in many newspapers throughout the State of Michigan. Image courtesy of the late Jerry Kelts.

THE TRYON FAMILY

To most, the Tryon family appeared to be a typical, successful, and happy family. William Lewis Tryon was born on April 11, 1911, in Petoskey, the son of James B. and Margaret L. (Holcomb) Tryon. In 1946, at the age of 34 years old, he was well established within the Boyne City community. After beginning his career with the Michigan Tanning & Extract Company, he later became Vice President of the Michigan Committee for Industrial Organization (CIO) Council at that same location, and the President of Boyne Local 245 of the International Fur and Leather Workers Union. William was a veteran of World War II and shortly after his discharge, was elected the second Vice President of the Ernest Peterson American Legion Post 282. He was also the President of the Sunset Co-Op Store; a small grocery business located in downtown Boyne. During the days of the Works Progress Administration (WPA), he was also a recreation director for a time. 

Opal Marie Sandel was born on February 17, 1917, in Boyne City, the daughter of Clifton and Lois (VanCamp) Sandel. Her father was a leather finisher at the tannery, where he remained employed for 48 years. Opal married William Tryon, Sr. on November 11, 1933, in Boyne City and the couple went on to have two children, William Lewis Tryon, Jr. (1934-2024) and Patricia Louise (Tryon) Fay (1936-2022). The couple resided on Terrace Street for a time, then purchased the home at 235 West Cedar Street, across from a pleasant little park and a neighborhood grocery store. 

Photograph of William L. Tryon as it appeared in many newspapers throughout the State of Michigan. Image courtesy of the late Jerry Kelts.

Given her husband’s many titles and involvements, it was not surprising that Mrs. Tryon was also active in CIO women’s affairs. At the time of her death in 1946, at the age of 29, she was actively involved in the auxiliary of the International Fur and Leather Workers Union at Boyne City and was President of the Ernest Peterson Post 282, American Legion Auxiliary. Her funeral was held from the Presbyterian Church, conducted by Rev. Charles Stoppels, followed by burial in Maple Lawn Cemetery. 

THE TRAGEDY UNFOLDS

According to the information obtained by state troopers out of the Gaylord State Police Post and Police Chief Kenneth Lane of Boyne City, after witnessing his mother’s murder and father’s suicide attempt, William Jr. ran the two blocks to the home of his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Sandel. A sister of Mrs. Tryon’s, Genevieve Harbaugh and her husband had been visiting her parents from Flint. She immediately called Boyne City police headquarters, where Charles Ploughman put her in contact with Keith Stanley. Mr. Stanley was the fireman and part time police officer on duty that morning. Mr. Stanley then summoned Chief Lane and accompanied by Dr. Guy C. Conkle rushed to the Tryon home. There they found Mrs. Tryon lying dead and unclothed on the bed. Her husband was unconscious, lying where he had fallen on the bedroom floor. He was clothed except for his shirt and shoes. The officers investigating the crime scene stated that three shots had been fired at Mrs. Tryon. Seemingly fired from different angles, one had missed its aim and gone into the pillow behind her head. The remaining two bullets had entered her chest causing her instantaneous death.

A rear view of the home at 235 West Cedar Street, Boyne City as it appeared in 1966. Photograph courtesy of the Judy (Upton) Forreider Collection.

Located a mere block from the Tryon home, Coroner Schuyler B. Stackus was on the scene almost immediately. After viewing the body, a request for an inquest was made and the coroner’s jury was quickly selected: Robert Davis, Ira Bowman, Albert Gerrie, Fred Case, Raymond Lamb and Harold “Hal” Hill. The trial was set for the week of April 21, 1946. Mr. Tryon had been held without bail and appeared in court with his counsel, Dr. Guy C. Conkle. Tryon entered a plea of not guilty. Dr. Conkle, collaborating with defense attorney Roman Glocheski of Grand Rapids, served as legal team for the accused. 

THE EVENING OF THE MURDER

According to information obtained by the State Police investigating the crime, Genevieve (Sandel) Harbaugh and her husband had come from Flint to visit family in Boyne City. They stayed with her parents, the Sandels, and went out for the evening with Mrs. Harbaugh’s sister and brother-in-law, William and Opal Tryon. They went bowling for a portion of the evening of December 1, then visited an eating establishment and tavern outside of Boyne City. Later that night the two couples “stopped in at an all-night restaurant at 3 a.m.” (Who knew that Boyne City had one of those in the 1940’s?) Employees there told police that they witnessed the four leaving at a few minutes after 3 a.m. 

AN INVESTIGATION ENSUES

Initially unconscious, Mr. Tryon regained consciousness in the ambulance while being transported to the Petoskey hospital. His condition upon admission at 5 a.m. was thought to be critical. However, upon further examination it was found that the self-inflicted gunshot wound had not penetrated any vital organs. 

William Tryon, Sr. was questioned later the same day at Lockwood Hospital in Petoskey but declined to discuss the incident and was quoted as making only one statement, “I want to pay my debt to society, but I don’t want to talk about it.” He was placed under a double guard at the hospital by a Boyne City patrolman and a state police plain clothes detective to prevent his escape from facing charges. 

Officer Ploughman, later reported that while in the ambulance enroute to Lockwood General Hospital, he asked Tryon, “What did you do?” Regaining consciousness for only a short time, Tryon stated, “You know what I did. I’m a bad man and I want to die.” All objects in his room were removed that might be used to end his life, a threat that he made again, shortly after his admittance. 

A HEAVY BURDEN FOR A BOY TO CARRY

To many, the most tragic aspect of the story was the fact that William Tryon, Jr., the couple’s son, was a 13-year-old boy at the time of his mother’s slaying and witnessed nearly the entire event. Woken from his sleep shortly before 4 a.m., he attempted in vain to separate and dissuade his father from his murderous intent. While his sister, 11-year-old Patricia, slept through the gunshots, young William ran from the home in only his underwear to his grandparents’ residence two blocks away. Due to the bitter cold that morning, he suffered from exposure and was too distraught over the event to initially verbalize what he had witnessed. 

When questioned later that day, officers stated that the boy was “terrified and under a doctor’s care at the home of his grandparents.” His testimony and accounts of the events as they played out that morning made for newspaper coverage throughout the state. The boy was placed on the witness stand, not once, but several times during the trial and asked to recount the grizzly event in vivid detail. 

After a grueling first trial, William Tryon, Sr. was sentenced to spend the rest of his life in prison. However, a subsequent trial reduced the sentence to a “crime of passion,” reducing the sentence to 20 years. This was served in the State Prison at Jackson, Michigan and Mr. Tryon was released in the mid-1960’s. He died on January 23, 2000, in Petoskey at the age of 89.

A BIT OF EARLY STATE STREET HISTORY

Lynda’s Real Estate Service recently listed one of Boyne’s lovely early residences. Located at 323 State Street, pictured above, the home was built around 1910 by local banker Sabin G. Hooper and his wife, Laura K. (Seeley) Hooper. The couple are pictured below.

Sabin Gibbs Hooper was born on February 18, 1875 at Caro, Michigan, the son of Jeremiah R. and Helen E. (Gibbs) Hooper. In August 1906, he married Miss. Laura K. Seeley at Caro. Laura was the daughter of Bank President John F. Seeley of the Caro Commercial Savings Bank. Sabin was an assistant cashier at that same bank. 

The couple came to Boyne City in 1908 and soon after had the home on State Street built. Sabin was employed as cashier at the People’s State Bank for many years and later was a Buick and Chevrolet dealer, in partnership with Hylon Heaton, Sr. Prior to his retirement he was associated with the Federal Crops Loan Association for over 10 years. Laura Hooper served as a teacher for many years in the Boyne City school system. The couple raised two daughters in this home, Helen and Jane. 

Mrs. Hooper passed away in 1955, followed by Mr. Hooper in 1961. Both are buried in Maple Lawn Cemetery. 

> 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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