September 26, 2024 | Issue #4

Witchy Women’s Paddle

The spell was cast for an absolutely perfect evening for the annual Witchy Women’s Paddle in Boyne City on Monday. Thirty-one spirited witches gathered at Peninsula Beach on Lake Charlevoix to embrace the season, and everyone had a fantastic time. Local photographer Kim Mettler, one of the participants, commented: “Thank you to everyone that came out along the shore to cheer us on, we love seeing you all!” The Petoskey Ladies SUP (Stand Up Paddleboard) Group organizes the event in different locations on the autumn equinox every year. Photo courtesy of Kim Mettler of Michigan Barefoot Memories.

Inside this issue:

  • City Commission approves $1.1 million marina project
  • Schools: Building Trades house is back on the market
  • Tricia Wilcox named chamber executive director
  • College hosts state & Congress candidates forum
  • Fun and produce for all ages at Harvest Festival
  • Changes on tap for Stiggs Brewery and Kitchen
  • Patrick McCleary history: Goat cart photos
  • Thanks to 120 donors who helped get us started!
  • Obituaries
  • Music and entertainment listings

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D Dock of the Boyne City Marina will be replaced. 


Compromise funds the project with a little temporary help from the general fund


By Jim Baumann, jim@boynecitizen.com


The Boyne City City Commission Tuesday approved two contracts to pay for a total of $1.1 million to repair and replace sections of the city marina with the help of state grants and a decision to use $70,765 from the general fund, with a condition. That condition is that the general fund will be paid back from future marina funds, perhaps over five years if necessary. Nearly all other funds for this project are state grants and marina-generated revenue.


Mayor Tim Nemecek proposed the compromise to enable repairs and new electrical systems to proceed, since “the cost of labor and materials will only increase if we delay.”


After three years of discussing the marina expansion and repair, Nemecek said, “The community made it clear that they do not want general fund money to be used for the marina. I want a line item in the budget (in future years), so we can keep track of the payback.” The motions to approve both contracts were approved unanimously with Commissioner George Lasater absent from the meeting.


A key factor was that Waterways Grant Coordinator Curt Wemple informed the city on Sept. 17th that it would receive the full grant amount of $603,508 for the revised “value engineered” scope of improvements. A condition of this approval is items that were deleted to save money would be included in the next phase of the marina redevelopment project. The City has already matched funds in excess of the required $964,528 to match the grant.


At the Commission's August 27 meeting, Contract 2 for the replacement of D dock was approved with Flotation Docking Systems in the amount of $683,021. City Manager Mike Cain’s agenda memo said, “Contract 1 was put on hold until we confirmed the grant amount would be approved by the state. With it now known that we are receiving the full amount we can better consider contract 1, which provides the land-based improvements (water, electric, and other components) necessary to make D dock and other future parts of the marina much more fully functional.”


Mike Morphey, from consulting marina engineers Abonmarche, provided an option that could be fully funded and implemented as provided in the City's current budget. Adopting that option would get the new D Dock fully operational with about $151,963 of budgeted construction funds left over.


If the Commission wished to consider awarding the full scope of the original Molan bid that came in well over budget, an additional $350,226 would need to be budgeted for construction. A possible revised marina budget (including accumulated “profits” in the marina fund) to make that possible was presented and approved by the Commission with the aforementioned $70,765 from the general fund making it possible. 


In the end, the City Commission approved a contract with Molon Excavating for the full bid amount of $1,165,204.30.


In a related action, the Commission approved a proposed easement with Consumers Energy for the installation and maintenance of underground electric lines and supporting equipment in Veterans Memorial Park.

Correction


In our Sept. 17 story about summer business, the Boyne Citizen mistakenly stated that Kyle Marshall was the chef when Red Mesa Grill opened in Boyne City in 1997. Red Mesa’s first chef was company founder Mary Palmer. Marshall started working for Magnum Hospitality at Pearl’s in Elk Rapids in 2000, then took the Red Mesa chef position in 2001. He has been the chef at Cafe Sante since it opened in 2010.


The Boyne Citizen is committed to publishing accurate information in its news articles, correcting errors of fact, and clarifying misleading statements. Send suggested corrections to Editor Jim Baumann at jim@boynecitizen.com or call (231) 675-8792.

Building Trades house is back on the market

Building Trades house is back on the market; Auditor praises school for finance practices


By Jamie Baumann, jamie@boynecitizen.com


Superintendent Patrick Little announced at the Boyne City Public Schools board meeting on Monday, Sept. 23, that a full-price offer on the high school building trades house fell through. The three-bedroom house is now listed with Lynda Christensen of  Lynda's Real Estate Service for $395,000. The building trades house was built last school year by students learning the trades under the supervision of teacher Todd Schumaker. 


Proceeds from the house sale go back into the school district's general fund. "The Building Trades Program is more or less self-supporting," Little said. "Some years it might be a little under and other years a little over, but it is basically a wash."


In other board business, Auditor Missy Wells of UHY Certified Public Accountants presented an audit of the 2024-2024 school year. She complimented the administrators on their fair representation of the finances through their full compliance to accepted accounting practices. She noted that they had done a "masterful job" of spending the one-time Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) fund, which were part of the federal stimulus package passed by Congress in March 2021 in response to the coronavirus pandemic.These funds had to be spent Sept. 30. 


Boyne City spent the $4.1 million on both one-time expenditures and some salaries. Wells noted that the district retained a 38 percent general fund balance, which is high. However, she praised administrators for good planning, because the excess will decrease as salaries that had been funded by ESSER monies are moved to the general fund. "You are in a great spot financially," she said.


The ESSER funds came to the district in various phases and categories since March 2021, according to Little. The first phase was spent on one-time purchases directly related to the pandemic like cleaning supplies, radiation of the environment, masks, and expenses related to allowing proper social distancing. 


For example, they reduced class size in two rooms and added a bus route to relieve bus crowding. A custodian was added to help with the additional cleaning workload. A substitute teacher was added to each building, as substitute teachers are always in short supply, a situation that was exacerbated during the peak of the pandemic. After schools re-opened and returned to normal, the ESSER funds came in, stipulating two main spending categories - academic support and social/emotional support. For academic support, the district added summer school remediation. A social/emotional learning program was implemented.  


Now, the district will start transitioning to budgets that don't have the additional million dollars per year. Little, his staff and the board planned for this by building up the fund balance, knowing they would spend it down when the ESSER money was gone. "We want to use natural attrition to gradually and strategically slope spending down," Little said. The healthy fund balance gives them time to look for logical savings. One such savings implemented this year was decreasing from three to two site substitutes. The middle and high schools now share a substitute. The elementary school, which had the most need, retained a full-time substitute.


The board voted to accept the audit and agreed with Wells in thanking Chief Financial Officer Irene Byrne for her diligence and hard work that made the audit go smoothly. The board noted the pending completion of capital improvement projects that were funded by the 2023 bond, the second series from a bond that voters approved in 2020.


"As BCPS now completes this series, it is also using some of its planned savings in the Capital Savings Fund. Bond work has assisted with facility improvements (majority of the expenditures), technology, and bus purchases," Little said. 

Tricia Wilcox named chamber executive director

Tricia Wilcox, who started and owned stores named Whimsical Wit in Boyne City and Ferndale,  has been named the new executive director of the Boyne Area Chamber of Commerce. 


Chamber Board President Ingrid Day announced the hiring in an email to members on Wednesday. She said Wilcox’s "entrepreneurial background and strong ties to our area make her the perfect fit to help guide the Chamber and its members toward continued success and innovation."


Wilcox commented: "When I had the store in Boyne City, we came up here all the time, and we fell in love with the community, so I decided to apply for the position." The "we" she is referring to is herself and her husband, Cory Malolepszy, who plans to work remotely as a compensation specialist for Bosch.


“I am so excited to get to know our members and learn how we as a Chamber can better support their businesses," Wilcox said.

Tricia Wilcox with one of her goldendoodle pets.

The new executive director describes herself as an entrepreneur who took a pop-up business and expanded it to a brick and mortar store. She operated Whimsical Wit in Ferndale from 2016 to 2023, and in Boyne City from 2021 to 2023. Most recently, she has been the corporate sales and event manager for Flowers for Dreams, where she handled digital marketing, social media management and business development. 


Wilcox replaces Lisa Luebke, who worked for the chamber as office manager, assistant director and executive director for a total of six years before resigning in early July. For the chamber, Wilcox intends to work with the board on rebranding and updating the organization's digital and social media presence. "Of course, I will also be working on recruiting more members for the chamber," Wilcox said. She graduated from Aquinas College in Grans Rapids with a B.A. degree in German and Art with an international business minor.


Wilcox and Malolepszy are in the process of packing to move north with their two goldendoodles and a Boston terrier. They are closing on their house in Ferndale, and on a house in East Jordan this week. Her first day on the job will be Monday, October 7.

College hosts state & Congress candidates forum


Voters from Charlevoix and Emmet Counties are invited to a candidates forum for those running for the Michigan House of Representatives and U.S. Congress on Monday, September 30th at North Central Michigan College in Petoskey. 


The forum is sponsored by the Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Charlevoix Area Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the college. The forum and Meet and Greet event will be held from 5:30-8 p.m. in the Student and Community Resource Center at the college. The Meet and Greet will begin at 5:30 p.m. and the forum will begin at 6:15 p.m. The event is open to the public and there is no cost to attend. The event will also be live streamed for those who cannot attend in person.


Organizers have invited the candidates for Michigan’s 1st Congressional District, Congressman Jack Bergman and Callie Barr, with confirmed attendance by Callie Barr, and the 107th State House District, Jodi Decker and Parker Fairbairn, with confirmed attendance by both candidates. 


These candidates will participate in a moderated forum with questions that have been vetted by the Government Relations Committees of both chambers. Candidates for the Emmet County Commission races have also been invited to participate in the Meet and Greet. No questions will be allowed from the audience, so if a voter has a specific question or issue they would like to discuss, they are urged to come to the informal Meet and Greet session and talk to the candidates directly.

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Fun and produce for all ages at Saturday Harvest Fest

All day music, kids' games, pumpkin painting and more will be at the Harvest Festival downtown Boyne City this Saturday, Sept. 28, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. More than 80 booths and vendors, including the Farmers Market, and food vendors, will be located on Water and Lake Streets, which will be closed off for the event. 

Axe throwing, Antique Flywheelers tractors, the police and fire departments will all be featured. Eta Nu will have pumpkins for painting, and kids' games will be available in a couple of areas. 


The Harvest Festival is organized by Boyne City Main Street. Farmers Market Director Leslie Kozminski works closely with Main Street Executive Director Ingrid Day and the Main Street board to plan the festival.


For more information about vendors and kids' activities, as well as a detailed layout of the event, click here


FESTIVAL MUSIC SCHEDULE:

Park and Water Street

Terry Coveyou - 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Peter Jensen - 12:30-2:30 p.m


Lake at Ray Street

Melissa Welke - 10 a.m.-12 p.m. 

Katherine Ryan - 12:30-2:30 p.m.


Lake at Main Street

Boyne Jam Band, 9-10 a.m.

Changes on tap for Stiggs Brewery and Kitchen


By Geri Dietze, gdietze27@gmail.com 


The Boyne City Commission has approved a resolution supporting Stiggs Brewery & Kitchen’s application to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission to change their existing Class C license to a Microbrewery License, Small Winery, and Small Distillers license. 


“Changing Stiggs from a brewpub to a microbrewery will allow us to distribute our beer and to open a second location,” owner Mike Castiglione explained. “We were handcuffed with a [just a] brewpub license.” 


And while this new license will not impact current operations, it will allow for future changes, “certainly by summer 2025,” he said. Castiglione is not ready to give details, but a second location might be in the offing, as well as the addition of wine and spirits sold under the Stiggs label. 


He is, however, ready to talk about Stiggs partnering with Elder Piper brewery on Baxter Street in Petoskey. Stiggs Slow Smoked Meats are now served from the Stiggs Barbecue Wagon, to pair with Elder Piper Beer and Cider, every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. That schedule will probably expand, according to Castiglione. “We decided to do a month or two, to see how it works, and then make a long-term contract.” 


In Boyne City, Stiggs’ weekly specials are back, with more on the way. Look for all-you-can-eat wings on Sunday and the Big Beer promotion for every Lions, MSU, and U of M football game. Plus, coming in October, enjoy Euchre Wednesdays and Prime Rib Thursdays. Open Mike Night will be on the first Wednesday of every month, starting next week with Nelson Olstrom hosting the first session.


At Stiggs, the numbers tell the story, and the venue makes creative use of every inch of space in its historic, circa 1899 building, with brewing downstairs, bar and dining area on the first floor, plus a pocket-sized outdoor area near the barbecue smoker.  


According to Castiglione, they smoke, on average, two to four briskets and two to four pork butts weekly. And, he adds, “Last year we brewed 201 barrels, or roughly about 402 kegs.” How many original brews have come from the site since opening in 2017? “Probably thousands by now,” he says. Of that group, there are “eight to ten mainstays, with the remainder of the 30 taps rotating in small batches.” 


STIGG-TOBERFEST is this Saturday, Sept. 28th from 12pm-dusk, rain or shine, including:

- Plow to Pint Beer Competition

- Stiggs Beer Truck - seasonal brews

- Smokin' BBQ

- Family fun games and activities

- Live music


For more information, visit stiggsbrewingcompany.com and follow them on Facebook and Instagram. 231-497-6100, 112 S. Park Street.

The Best Fourth in the North

That's the title of this photo now on display in John Cool’s office at Charlevoix State Bank. The image was taken by Walter Barkley and printed on metal. Barkley took the photo from the Boyne Arts Center above Cafe Sante.

Boy in a Goat Cart – Boyne Falls – c1910. (Photographs courtesy of the Patrick McCleary collection.)


THROUGH THE HISTORIAN'S LENS

The novelty of the goat and goat cart photos

By Patrick McCleary

The Charlevoix County History Preservation Society


Each week we’ll visit some aspect of the lesser-known history of Boyne City and the surrounding area - not only major events, but the people and families who assisted in making them happen. In doing so, we help to preserve our rich, colorful and fascinating local history. Please don’t hesitate to suggest areas of interest or to share additional information and stories by emailing throughthehistorianslens@gmail.com. Come learn with us!

* * *

Contrary to popular belief, not every child photographed in a goat cart was done so using family-owned goats and carts. Photographers once made a living taking novelty pictures of children in goat carts. The trend thrived in the early 20th Century as itinerant photographers traveled the country, along with their goats and carts, snapping photos for parents who were willing to pay. The vendors often decorated their carts with plaques noting the place and year, creating instant keepsakes. This trend hit Charlevoix County during this same period of time.


The goat and goat cart were a major draw in any town. Photographers would sometimes not even get the opportunity to set up a business location before children would see them coming into a town or village and be instantly drawn to the curious sight. With prompting from the photographer, children would be encouraged to pose in the cart or next to the well-groomed goats who pulled them.


The concept was really quite genius on the photographers’ part. They appealed to the instincts of children who naturally love cute, furry animals, while marketing to the sentimentality of parents who want pictures of their children, especially when doing something adorable. The goat cart racket all but guaranteed a foolproof revenue for photographers through the 1930s. Around that time the trend seemed to fall out of favor, but not after a good, strong run. 

Child in a Goat Cart – Dayton, Ohio - 1927

(Photographs courtesy of the Patrick McCleary collection.)

Boyne Area News Briefs


BUSINESS AFTER HOURS for the Boyne Area Chamber will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. tonight, Thursday, at Lake Louise Christian Community Camp & Retreat Center, 11037 Thumb Lake Road, Boyne Falls. There is no admission fee, and everyone is welcome to attend. The networking event will include tours of the ground, door prizes, a 50-50 raffle and refreshments.


AUTHOR READING - The Boyne District Library invites the community to a special reading and book signing with award-winning author Bonnie Jo Campbell at 6:30 p.m. tonight, Thursday, Sept. 26, at the Performing Arts Center in Boyne City High School. Campbell will read from her new novel, "The Waters." Copies of the book will be available for sale through McLean and Eakin at the event. This is a free event, open to the public. Registration is not required for general admission.


BCHS HOMECOMING football game is at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, with the Ramblers hosting Cheboygan. The Homecoming King and Queen will be crowned during halftime ceremonies. The Rambler gridders have a 2-2 record after losing 26-21 to Kingsley last week. They travel to Grayling next Friday, October 4.


CITY COMMISSION - The next Boyne City Commission meeting is at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8. The agenda will be posted here around 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 4.

Obituary


Julia Ellen (Guida) Churchill

November 9, 1952 ~ September 11, 2024

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Please email your special events and music information to jamie@boynecitizen.com.


BARREL BACK4069 M-75, Walloon Lake, (231) 535-6000.

> New menu and live music Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays with trivia on Thursdays

> LIVE MUSIC, 6-9 p.m.

Mondays - Sean Bielby

Tuesdays - Lara Fullford

Wednesdays - Pete Kehoe

Thursdays - Trivia & music by Holly Keller

> CHILI COOKOFF FOR CHARITY; Sunday, Sept. 29, 12-3 p.m.; Village Green Park. Buy tickets for tastings competitors' chilis; proceeds support Manna Food Project

> WITCHES IN WALLOON OPEN HOUSE; Saturday, Oct. 5, 6-9 p.m. in the Village of Walloon; dining, a pop-up bar, giveaways, and Walloon shops Open House.


BC LANES/THE VENUE BAR & GRILL. 1199 M-75 S, Boyne City,(231) 582-6353

> Open bowling 5-9 p.m. Tuesdays, 3-10 p.m. Fridays, 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturdays, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Sundays.

> LIVE MUSIC

Saturday, Oct. 26 - Two Beats 7-10 p.m.


BOYNE CITY FARMERS MARKET. Veterans Park, 207 N. Lake Street, Boyne City. (231) 582-9009.

> Open Saturdays 8 a.m.-12 p.m. (Wednesday markets have ended for the season)

> Harvest Festival, Saturday, Sept. 28, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., four blocks in downtown Boyne City are closed for the annual event.

> LIVE MUSIC

Saturday, Sept. 28

Park and Water Street

Terry Coveyou 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Peter Jensen 12:30-2:30 p.m

Lake at Ray Street

Melissa Welke 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 

Katherine Ryan 12:30-2:30 p.m.

Lake at Main Street

Boyne Jam Band, 9-10 a.m.


BOYNE CITY TAP ROOM. 220 S. Lake St., Boyne City, (231) 459-4487

> LIVE MUSIC 7-10 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 26 - Adam and the Cabana Boys

Friday, Sept. 27 - Patrick Ryan and Josh Raber


BOYNE MOUNTAIN. 1 Boyne Mountain Rd., Boyne Falls, (855) 688-7024.

> Weekly schedule of events and entertainment at all the Boyne Mountain venues.

> MUSIC - Friday, Sept. 27

SkyBridge Michigan Overlook - Sydni K 4-7 p.m.

Snowflake Lounge - DJ T-Bone 9 p.m. - 12 a.m.

>15th Annual Skitoberfest coming Saturday, Oct. 5


BOYNE VALLEY VINEYARD. 05325 US 131 S, Petoskey (231) 373-2090.

> LIVE MUSIC-Fridays 4-7:30 p.m.; Saturdays 2-6 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 27-Chris Calleja

Saturday, Sept. 28-Chris Calleja

Friday, Oct. 4-Michelle Chenard 

Saturday, Oct. 5-Chris Calleja

Friday, Oct. 11-Yankee Station

Saturday, Oct. 12-Chris Calleja

Friday, Oct. 18-Chase & Allie

Saturday, Oct. 19-Chris Calleja

Friday, Oct. 25-Nelson Olstrom

Saturday, Oct. 26-Michelle Chenard


CAFE SANTE. 1 Water St., Boyne City, (231) 582-8800

> LIVE MUSIC- Mondays 6-9 p.m., Fridays, Saturdays 7-10 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 27-Brett Mitchell

Saturday, Sept. 28-Michelle Chenard

Friday, Oct. 4-Pete Kehoe

Saturday, Oct. 5-Sean Bielby

Monday, Oct. 7-The Shifties

Friday, Oct. 11-Nathan Bates

Saturday, Oct. 12-Jukebox Manouche

Monday, Oct. 14-The Shifties

Friday, Oct. 18-Brett Mitchell

Saturday, Oct. 19-Nelson Olstrom

Monday, Oct. 21-The Shifties

Friday, Oct. 25-Michelle Chenard

Saturday, Oct. 26-Pete Kehoe (Halloween Tomfoolery)


CROOKED TREE ARTS CENTER. 461 E. Mitchell Street. Petoskey, (231) 347-4337

> LIVE MUSIC 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 19-May Erlewine, songwriter


FRESHWATER Art Gallery and Concert Venue , 217 S Lake St., Boyne City, (231) 582-2588.

Friday Oct. 11-The Claudettes from Chicago kick off Freshwater's Fall/Winter concert series.


GREAT LAKES CENTER FOR THE ARTS. 800 Bay Harbor Dr., Petoskey, (231) 439 -2600

Sunday, Sept. 29-Award-winning pianist Kasey Shao, 2024 Gilmore Young Artist

Saturday, Oct. 5-Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra presents: Beethoven's Night. Details and tickets.

Sunday, Oct. 13-Lucie Arnaz, I Got the Job!, songs from my musical Details and tickets


JUNCTION BAR AND GRILL. 4472 M-75, Walloon Lake, (231) 535-6006.

> Saturday, Oct. 5-The Rogue Showman-Juggling with Clark Lewis, 7 p.m. 

> Saturday, Oct. 12-Roller Skating - 2-6 p.m. 


LAKE STREET PUB. 202 S. Lake St., Boyne City, (231) 497-6031

> TRIVIA NIGHT - Wednesdays at 7 p.m.


MUSKRAT DISTILLING.121 Water St., Boyne City, (231) 268-0178.

> KARAOKE - 9 to 11:55 p.m. every Wednesday

> LIVE MUSIC 8-11 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 27-Blake Elliot

Friday, Oct. 4-Real Ingredients

Friday, Oct. 1 -Saxu4Ia

Friday, Oct. 18-Kevin Johnson

Saturday, Oct. 25- HALLOWEEN PARTY costume karaoke contest with T-Bone

> LIT WITH LITERATURE book club from 7-9 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 7-Silent Patient

Monday, Oct. 2 -Bride


PROVISIONS LOUNGE. 123 Water St., Boyne City, (231) 582-2151.

LIVE MUSIC on Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 8-Sean Bielby

Tuesday, Oct. 22-Sean Bielby


RED MESA GRILL,117 Water St, Boyne City, (231) 582-0049.

LIVE MUSIC 6-9 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 1 - Keith Scott

Tuesday, Oct. 8 - Lou Thumser

Tuesday, Oct. 15 - Peter Allen Jensen

Saturday, Oct. 26 - Halloween Party - Delilah DeWylde 

Sunday, Oct. 27 - Shouting Bones

Tuesday, Oct. 29 - David Lawston


STIGGS BREWERY & KITCHEN,112 S. Park St., Boyne City, (231) 497-6100

> LIVE MUSIC at 6 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 27-Grayson Barton

Friday, Sept. 28-STIGG-TOBER FEST - Beer Truck, Brewing Competition, Bouncy House/Kids activities, Sydni K Live Music

Wednesday, Oct. 2 - Open Mic Night starts, hosted by Nelson Olstrom, 6-9 p.m.


VILLAGE OF WALLOON

> Colors by the Lake Art Show, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 28-29, 10a.m.-5 p.m., Village Green Park, Hosted by Blue Ribbon Events.

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