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July 24, 2025 | Issue #45 | Past issues

Kid Rock goes shopping

You never know who you might run into in Northern Michigan in the summertime! Kid Rock appeared at the front door of Boyne City Hardware about five minutes after the store closed last Thursday. Lucky for him owner Jessica White is a big fan, recognized him, and let him in for his own private shopping excursion. Check out our story below for some fun details. And no, this picture wasn’t generated by artificial intelligence. 

Inside this issue

• Moody cites health, won’t run for reelection
• City won’t let developer build apartments in phases
• Mayor says Moody has been a "key contributor"
• Pride of Baltimore II tall ship returns this weekend
• Food Truck Rally in Veterans Park tonight
• Who’s where for Stroll the Streets 
• Patsy Grubaugh-Clink to lead Boyne Free Clinic
• Kid Rock pops in to go shopping in Boyne City
• BC School Board hires six new teachers
• LTBB asks for more public access to river
• Sea lamprey control planned for Boyne and Jordan Rivers
• Five townships approve Walloon Watershed Collaborative
• Michigan receives federal disaster declaration
• County takes care of business quickly but not quietly
• Hemingway statue unveiled in Horton Bay
• Raven Hill welcomes new executive director
• It’s Flywheelers weekend in Boyne Falls
• Patrick McCleary history: Our connection to Newberry
• News briefs, Obituaries, and Municipal News
• Thanks to the donors who keep the news coming!
• Music and entertainment listings

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Moody won’t run for reelection; Brian Kennedy joins 4 previously known candidates

By Jim Baumann, jim@boynecitizen.com 

There were two surprises when the City Commission candidate petition filing deadline passed on Tuesday afternoon. 

Most City Hall observers assumed the same five candidates who filed for office in April would file again for the three open seats. Four of the five did file again, however, there is one new candidate and incumbent Commissioner Marty Moody did not file a petition. Moody told the Boyne Citizen the decision was due to health reasons. Other than saying it was on the advice of his doctor, Moody didn’t want to discuss it or provide details.

Moody is a long-time real estate agent for Lynda’s Real Estate Service who was elected to the City Commission in November of 2021. He previously served for 16 years on the board of education for Boyne City Public Schools.  

The other surprise on Tuesday was that a new candidate, Brian Kennedy, filed a petition to run for City Commission. Kennedy is a self-employed third-generation carpenter who moved to Boyne City from Howell, Michigan, five years ago. He said he moved up north hoping to slow down after having two heart attacks in a little more than a year. His only reason for seeking office is to get more involved in the community. 

Moody, Tim Nemecek and George Lasater defeated three incumbent commissioners four years ago. With Lasater announcing in February that he would not be seeking reelection, that leaves Nemecek, now serving as mayor, as the only incumbent up for election on November 4.

Nemecek and new candidate Kennedy will be joined on the ballot by three candidates who had also turned in petitions in April - Bridget Foltz, Becky Houser, and Jennifer “Beano” Hampton. 

Click here to see profiles of Nemecek, Foltz, Houser and Hampton, which the Boyne Citizen printed when they filed petitions in April. 

It should be noted that City Clerk Treasurer Jessica Puroll will review the petitions to verify that each candidate meets the necessary qualifications. “Further updates will be shared once the review is complete,” according to the City of Boyne City Facebook page.

> Mayor Mayor says Marty Moody has been a "key contributor" to City Commission. Story below.

CORRECTION 

In last week’s story on Nathan Bates, we stated that Bates' partner in the Shifties musical duo was Scott Hall, but it is actually Josh Hall.

Assistant Planner/Zoning Administrator Kyle Smith discusses housing project with the City Commission on Tuesday.

City won’t let developer build North Boyne apartment project in phases

By Jim Baumann, jim@boynecitizen.com

The Boyne City Commission is not happy with a developer’s proposal to build 101 apartment units at 506 W. Court Street in the North Boyne area in phases, rather than all at once as previously proposed.

The topic was discussed at length during the commission’s regular monthly meeting on Tuesday. Moxie Development of Grand Rapids was chosen as the preferred developer in February after the city issued a request for qualifications and proposals in an effort to develop city-owned property with “a project that meets the housing needs of the community, especially the needs of the people who work in the city.” 

With the city planning director having retired in December and the city manager being fired in March, the project has been on hold for a few months, and commissioners are anxious to get it back on track. 

In an agenda memo, Assistant Planner/Zoning Administrator Kyle Smith said, “Moxie remains committed to providing affordable housing in Boyne City. In response to funding limitations and current market conditions, they are proposing a phased development approach, beginning with a single 46-unit building. If demand for the initial units is demonstrated during construction, they intend to immediately proceed with the second building, continuing incrementally until the originally proposed 101 units are complete.”

Smith also said, “Moxie has indicated that proceeding with the full four-building plan at once is not currently feasible without updated market data and expanded state funding. Rising construction costs also pose a concern. They are requesting Commission consensus at this time to proceed with the first phase, with a full updated site plan and pro forma to be submitted for review shortly.”

Interim City Manager John Matthews said Moxie is also requesting a 10-year tax abatement, a 30-year Brownfield agreement, and to purchase the property for $1. “There are grant openings in October and April, so they would like to be at a place to be able to apply by October,” he said.

All five commissioners opposed the phased process. Commissioner Marty Moody said, “They bait and switched us. That might be kind of harsh, but this is nothing like what we originally talked about. It is a total change of project scope. I’m not interested in a phased project.”

Mayor Tim Nemecek said the proposal “changed drastically from what they originally presented. My concern about the phased approach is that it just muddies the whole entire project. It complicates it from the perspective of a thousand more what-ifs. What if they finish the first building and their market study isn’t up to their status quo. Now they do have ownership of the property. It feels to me like they’re taking a few steps back. If that’s the case, I think it’s in our best interest potentially just going back to the drawing board and seeing what other developers might have an interest in coming to the community.” 

No formal action was taken other than to proceed with a $4,000 environmental site assessment, which would be needed for any developer taking on the project. Instead of spending $2,000 for a professional appraisal of the property, the commission decided to ask five local real estate firms and the city’s assessor to provide free estimates of what the property is worth.

In other action Tuesday, the commission:

> Approved Nemecek’s recommendation to appoint Cindy Grice and Peter Friedrich to the Compensation Commission with terms expiring October 1, 2030.

> Approved the purchase of a Thermo Scientific Glass Still for $7,210 plus shipping from Thermobid for use at the wastewater treatment plant.

> Held a special meeting closed session to review applicants for the city manager position. James Freed, from the PIVOT Executive Recruiter firm, was hired to lead the search. Freed attended the meeting and said he has received “18 good applications,” which he said was one of the largest responses they had received from their last four search projects. “That is a testament to the desirability of your community,” he said. The closed session is allowed by the state’s Open Meetings Act to protect the privacy of applicants who may be currently employed and do not want the fact that they are considering a job change to be publicly known. However, the top applicants who consent to a final interview will be interviewed in a public meeting.

> The City Commission will hold a joint meeting with the Airport Advisory Board at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 24, at City Hall. Here is the agenda for that meeting. The next regular City Commission meeting will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 12.

Mayor says Marty Moody has been a "key contributor" to City Commission

Marty Moody’s fellow city commissioners say they will miss him when his term ends in November.

Sandy Pritchard commented, “What I most appreciate about serving with Marty is that when we found ourselves with opposing views on a matter, if he felt he had been too vociferous in expressing his position, he always reached out after the fact to assure it wasn't taken personally. It goes without saying, he never held grudges.”

Mayor Tim Nemecek said, “I was saddened to hear about Commissioner Marty Moody’s health concerns, and I want to extend my sincere wishes for strength, healing, and the very best possible outcomes as he focuses on his well-being. I fully respect his decision not to seek reelection. When we spoke, I told him that if I were in his situation, I would absolutely be making the same choice.”

“Marty has been a highly valued member of the City Commission and a key contributor to the city’s success in recent years. I have deep respect for him. His exceptional intuition of numbers and finance brought a level of insight to our budget discussions that is rare and deeply appreciated. That type of analytical skill does not come naturally to most, and Marty’s ability to break down complex financial matters played an important role in helping Boyne City achieve many of its financial goals over the past four years.

“If I am fortunate enough to be re-elected this November, I know I will truly miss working alongside both Commissioner Marty Moody and Mayor Pro Tem George Lasater. These two gentlemen have shown unwavering dedication to our community, investing countless hours into thoughtful, and often challenging, work. I sincerely hope they are recognized and appreciated for the many long days and late nights they spent navigating complex and difficult decisions. I know I am deeply grateful for their commitment and service. Their leadership has played a significant role in many of Boyne City’s accomplishments. Both care deeply for this city and have continually stepped up to ensure Boyne City remains on a strong and successful path for the future.”

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Here's the Pride of Baltimore II sailing on Lake Charlevoix in 2019.

Pride of Baltimore II tall ship returns for tours and day sails this weekend

By Jamie Baumann, jamie@boynecitizen.com 

The Pride of Baltimore II tall ship will be coming to Boyne City the evening of Friday, July 25, departing Wednesday morning, July 30. The ship will be docked at the One Water Street Pier, hosting free deck tours from 1 to 5 p.m. on July 25 and 26. On July 27, there will be free deck tours from 4 to 8 p.m.

For those who would like to sail on board the ship, tickets are $55 for adults and $25 for children under 12, now available online for four different two-hour sails:

• July 25, 6 to 8 p.m.
• July 26, 3 to 5 p.m.
• July 26, 6 to 8 p.m. 
• July 27, 1 to 3 p.m.

The Pride has visited Boyne City at least a dozen times over the years, and it’s all due to a close connection to local realtor Wally Kidd. 

"They come to Boyne City to visit the Kidd family and pay respect to my father, Jack Kidd, who was a longtime board member for the nonprofit organization and became good friends with the skipper, Captain Jan Miles. We will host the crew for some R&R at Kidd Cottage. This is probably the 12th or 13th visit to Boyne City with the latest visit being in 2019," Kidd said.

"The Pride is a historic replica of a privateer that used to beat the living crap out of the British, raiding their boats, taking their stuff, and bringing it back to the good people of the United States," Kidd said. "She is a goodwill ambassador for my old hometown, Baltimore, Maryland, kind of a floating chamber of commerce, giving history lessons about the privateers' contributions."

Kidd expressed his thanks to the One Water Street Homeowners Association for providing unanimous approval to use their dock for the tall ship’s visit. 

The ship, a reproduction of a Baltimore schooner, represents the sleek, daring “privateers” that were the lifeblood of the fledgling American nation during the War of 1812. Ships like Pride II were commissioned by the U.S. government to attack and capture British merchant ships during the war. They were extremely successful. Today, Pride II is berthed at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor when she is not sailing the world as Maryland’s Goodwill Ambassador.  

The Pride of Baltimore II last visited Boyne City in 2019.

Food Truck Rally in Veterans Park tonight

Food trucks from the Boyne area and from as far away as Mackinaw City to the north and Traverse City to the south will rally around Veterans Park from 5-9 p.m. tonight, Thursday. Beverage vendors will also be on site, and the M119 Band will play live music.

There is a $10 entry fee for adults that includes one drink ticket and a can koozie. The entry fee is $5 for 21 and under and free for kids 12 and under.

Here are the 13 food vendors:

• The Digs Asian Cuisine
• Stiggs Brewery & Kitchen
• Fresh Coast Catering
• Mitten Licken Donut Company
• Sabores Y Calores
• BC Pizza
• Wowies Weenie Wagon
• Straight to the Roots
• Bangarang Tacos
• Fresh Coast Sliders
• WillYumz Southern Comfort Food
• Sugarcane Fresh Concessions
• Wasabi Food Truck

Here are the beverage vendors:

• Blu Dot Vineyard
• Walloon Lake Winery
• Ore Dock Brewing Company
• Short's Brewing Company
• Bee Well Mead & Cider 
• Long Road Distillers

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Food Truck Rally organizer Cheryl Wald: “I’m just passionate about Boyne City. Anything I can do to give back, that’s what I love to do.”

Cheryl Wald organizes Food Truck Rally to support the BC Farmers Market

By Kalynn Huffman Brower, kalynn.brower@gmail.com 

We spoke with Cheryl Wald, this year’s Food Truck Rally chair, to learn more about this annual event. She points out that the event “is not sponsored by the Boyne City Farmers Market - it is an event to support our Boyne City Farmers Market vendors and activities. Last year we had over 1,000 people attend. It’s a family-friendly fun time with good music and good food and drink. Everyone always has a good time.”

The annual Food Truck Rally was established in 2016, so Wald first acknowledged all the organizational work that has been done over the past decade. 

This year, she started by contacting the vendors who attended last year’s rally. Also, some new vendors reached out to her. For the final lineup, she was looking for a “good balance” of different types of food.” The goal is that attendees will be able to find quick snack food, as well as organic stir fry and more among the dozen trucks at the rally.

Before moving to Boyne City in 2019, Wald and her husband lived in the Lansing area. She volunteered with the Greater Lansing Foodbank for more than 20 years, serving on the board for 22 years. At the same time, they were always drawn to Boyne.

“We have cousins that have lived here for over 30 years, and we visited Boyne often,” she said. She also traveled Up North regularly as a soccer mom, referee, and soccer player herself. Eleven years ago the Walds bought a home here.

“I’m just passionate about Boyne City,” she said. “That’s really what the bottom line is. And anything I can do to give back, that’s what I love to do.”

In her volunteer capacity here, Wald started with the Boyne City Market Advisory Committee. And over the years, she has taken on more responsibility, bringing us to this year, when she is chair of the Food Truck Rally event.

The money made from the rally flows to the market, and the Advisory Committee helps determine what will most benefit the Farmers Market.

“We discuss it with the vendors, and discuss it with our advisory committee,” she said, “and we ask our market vendors what they want.” 

For the near future, Wald sees answering their needs by adding more signage at the market to help customers find what is available on any given market day, as the vendors on site vary from week to week.

Wald attends most markets. She said, proudly, “People will come up to me and tell me, ‘We love the Boyne City Farmers Market. I’m from Traverse City and we come all the way to Boyne to attend this Farmers Market.’” 

She also noted, “We’re year round. … Granted, when we go indoors to the Pavilion, do we have as many vendors? Clearly not, but [in the winter] we can still have 10 to 12 on a good Saturday.” Plus, there’s usually live music.

The Farmers Market benefits our community in multiple ways, Wald said. “It brings the community together. It’s fresh food. A lot of it is organic. It supports our local farmers, which is so important. And local craftspeople. There’s music on Saturdays. Often our local face painter, and the kids enjoy that, too.”

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Patsy Grubaugh-Clink named executive director of Boyne Area Free Clinic

By Jeff Baumann, jeffreyjbaumann@gmail.com 

Patsy Grubaugh-Clink officially stepped into the role of executive director of Boyne Area Free Clinic on June 27. She replaced Laurie Leaman, who had been serving as interim director since former director Kathy Hesley passed away in March of 2023.

As a clinic volunteer for the past two years, Grubaugh-Clink used her emergency medical technician training by helping take vitals and assist nurses and doctors with whatever needed to be done. She later transitioned into the role of assistant to the director at the clinic. 

She is currently an EMT for the City of Boyne City, and she works for the Eagles Club. Previously, she also served as an EMT for Hudson Township, and from 2002 to 2011 she was the environmental health and safety coordinator for the Odawa Casino and Hotel.

She started volunteering at the Free Clinic to "give back” and to work alongside Dr. Richard Mansfield, the clinic founder whose dedication to the community she has long admired. “I am grateful to those who created the clinic and kept it going all these years," she said.

Grubaugh-Clink sees a clear need for quality, free medical coverage in Boyne City and the surrounding area. Her primary goal is to "ensure everyone knows we are here to help, regardless of their ability to pay. Many in Boyne City are uninsured or underinsured and still deserve access to care." Grubaugh-Clink and the dedicated staff of nurses and doctors are committed to being that support system.

Grubaugh-Clink enjoys working with the people at the Free Clinic. "Whether it’s patients, office staff, nurses, or doctors - the relationships and shared mission make working here a joy," she said. 

She said that the biggest challenges right now are resources - "especially in working with outside specialists to continue care for patients in need of more advanced treatment. We're actively pursuing grants and planning future fundraisers, and we're incredibly thankful to the community members and businesses who generously donate to help us keep going." 

Currently, Grubaugh-Clink lives just outside of Boyne Falls. She’s a graduate of Boyne Falls School and has lived in Boyne City, East Jordan, and Elmira. She raised her children in the Boyne Falls School District.

She’s married to Neil Clink, a Boyne City native and owner of Clink Construction. They have three children: Katrena (Grubaugh) Wangler, who lives in Swartz Creek with her husband Dale and their three children; Michael Grubaugh, who lives near Boyne Falls and works as a general building contractor and tends bar at Café Santé; and Elliot Clink, who lives in Boyne City with his son Elliot Jr. and works at Auto Value.

As she takes on the role of executive director, Grubaugh-Clink looks forward to "working with her staff to continue providing high-quality, free care to Boyne City."

Kid Rock pops in to go shopping in B.C.

By Jim Baumann, jim@boynecitizen.com

You never know who you might run into in Northern Michigan in the summertime! Kid Rock appeared at the front door of Boyne City Hardware about five minutes after the store closed last Thursday. Owner Jessica White said she tried to ignore “whoever it was,” but when fellow employee Amy Smith alerted her, she recognized the singer/rapper/songwriter, unlocked the door and ran after him. 

White said they have a strict closing routine. “We lock the doors with a dead bolt, and then we're counting down the tills. I'm so used to seeing people trying to come in the door after we're closed. When I see people coming to the door, I don't like to make eye contact.”

“So Amy was counting down the register and all of a sudden she started hitting me in the arm,” White said. “She's saying ‘Open the door! Open the door!’ I'm like …what? I looked up and oh my gosh! She didn't even say Kid Rock or anything. I knew exactly who it was. I was like ‘oh my gosh, oh my gosh, oh my gosh, wow!’”  

White is a big fan and has seen Kid Rock in concert about 10 times, including twice at Boyne Mountain. When she told him she remembers one concert on August 2, 2008, “He looked at me like I was a crazy person. I said the reason I know that is because I was pregnant, and that was my due date for my son, and I was overdue. I was at home in my apartment, in my recliner. I'm on bed rest and I’m bawling my eyes out. I should either be having a baby right now or watching Kid Rock, and I can't do either.” 

But back to our story. “By the time I got the door open, he was walking towards Pat O'Brien's,” White said. “They all turned around, I locked eyes with him and said, ‘Hey you, get in here!’ He's like ‘OK.’ When he walked in through the door, I said ‘Just so you know, we love you!’ He said, 'Well, just so you know, I love you too!'”

“It was him and his girlfriend - well, I'm assuming it was his girlfriend, she was beautiful,” White said. “She's the one that took the picture. The other guy in the picture is his manager.”

Kid Rock spent more than a half hour shopping. “He walked every inch of that store,” White said. “I asked if he needed help finding anything, and his manager said ‘No, he doesn’t get to shop by himself, and he loves this, he’s enjoying Boyne City.’ So he just stood there talking with us while Kid Rock shopped."

“When he was done shopping, he came back and he said, ‘I love this store.’ And I said, ‘It’s family-owned since 1975. Look at the sign,'” White said. 

Kid Rock told her, "This is great. This is what America's all about.”

In the picture, Kid Rock is holding up an Ace Hardware “Seasons greetings” shopping bag, which caused a few people on Facebook to speculate that the picture was created via artificial intelligence. But White says, “Anybody who comes in and buys a bunch of stuff will get a Christmas bag for sure. We're still using them up. We're not gonna throw anything away.”

After the shopping trip, Kid Rock left to explore some more Boyne City businesses. What brought him to town? Apparently his mother lives in Charlevoix. 

White asked where his next concert would be, thinking she’d like to attend if it’s not too far away, but he said he’d be flying to Sioux Falls, South Dakota for a Friday night show.

“It was really wild. We had no clue he was coming,” White said. 

BC School Board hires six new teachers, holds annual organizational meeting

By Jamie Baumann, jamie@boynecitizen.com 

The Boyne City School Board hired six new teachers and held their annual organizational meeting and continued contracts with their legal firm, their auditors and continued current banking processes.

The board updated many board policies with minor changes following the advice of their attorneys to conform with current state law. Click here to see the individual policies. 

Planet Fitness donated 200 hygiene kits and 13 pairs of Nike Dunks shoes to the BCPS Pantry "Room 156." Planet Fitness held a conference at Boyne Mountain and selected Boyne City Public Schools to be the recipient of their charitable donations. The donated items are worth $1,500. BCPS Pantry “Room 156” supplies students with much needed food and resources. Donations will be used over the coming school year.

BCPS accepted a $14,000 grant from The Grand Traverse Ottawa and Chippewa (GTOC) 2% Grant Award Program. GTOC sets aside 2% of their gaming revenues to fund the grant awards. The funds will be used for two tutors who support Boyne City K-8 students with Native American Heritage. 

Here are profiles of the six new teachers:



Samantha BrickerBaar - elementary teacher

Samantha BrickerBaar graduated summa cum laude from Northern Michigan University with a bachelor's degree in elementary education and a minor in mathematics and integrated science. She has taught in Ellsworth for 11 years. BrickerBaar has "high expectations for all students and a strong understanding of the value in meeting students and families where they are and helping them grow into the best versions of themselves."

“Having grown up in Boyne, I already have a connection to the town and community. Now, coming back as a teacher, I have received so much love and support in returning. I have witnessed and experienced so much of the positive culture in Boyne and am excited to be a part of it again,” BrickerBaar said.

Kayla Fineout - elementary art

Kayla Fineout graduated from Michigan State University in 2025 with a bachelor's degree in fine arts - art education and a minor in art history. She did intern teaching at Potterville Elementary School and Grand Ledge High School. She was an assistant art teacher in MSU's Saturday morning art program for students in grades k-12. She is "devoted to building and fostering creativity."

"I grew up in Northern Michigan, in Petoskey, in fact, so I've spent a lot of time in the nearby area. My dad, grandpa and great grandpa all either went to Boyne City Public Schools or taught at the schools. They all loved their time spent here in Boyne City and I hope that I will too. What I find most exciting about Boyne City is the tight-knit community; it's evident that the city looks out for its own and works as a team. There seems to be a lot of joy for the arts as well, which is something I'm passionate about, and I can't wait to immerse myself into that love of art and hopefully share that with the community and students I'll teach," Fineout said. 

Emma Bednar - fifth grade English/language arts and social studies

Emma Bednar graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor's degree in elementary education and course concentration in English/Language Arts from Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina.

She taught last year at Sheridan Elementary in Petoskey. Before that she was an interim teacher in Asheville, North Carolina, and an intern teacher in Boone and Hardin North Carolina. 

"I'm very excited to join the team," Bednar said. 

Chase Dawley - seventh grade social studies

Chase Dawley graduated from Central Michigan University with a bachelor's in elementary education, social studies for K-8. He has taught fifth grade math and social studies for Lake Fenton Community Schools in Fenton, Michigan, since 2021. He was the seventh grade head baseball coach, as well as a junior varsity head football coach. 

He and his fiance, Katie Pingatore, were looking to relocate to northern Michigan. Katie is seeking a special education teaching job. "I chose to work at Boyne City Schools because of the culture and the excellence of the district. It is truly a district I would love to send my kids to," Dawley said.

Janelle Vilitski - elementary special education

Janelle Vilitski earned a bachelor's in elementary education and special education, as well as a master's degree in education with reading specialist certification from Cabrina College in Radnor, Pennsylvania. She earned Board Certified Behavioral Analyst credential from Florida Institute of Technology. She has worked with students with special needs both as a special education teacher and a behavior analyst in Hawaii and Connecticut. 

"I’ve worked with children with special needs for over 19 years, but when we moved to Boyne City, I planned to stay home to care for my own children. While volunteering at their school, Boyne City Elementary, I was immediately drawn to the school’s positive atmosphere and the supportive, caring community - especially among the teachers and staff. I knew right away it was something I wanted to be part of. Now, I’m fortunate to continue caring for my children while also doing something I’m passionate about. I’m excited to officially join the Rambler family this year," Vilitski said.

Anna Antal - sixth grade math

Anna Antal graduated from Malone University in Canton, Ohio with a bachelor's degree in Middle Childhood Education Math with course concentrations in math and social studies. She has eight years of math teaching experience in Michigan, Texas, and California. She was a student teacher in several subjects in Uganda, Africa. She enjoys fostering "a positive learning environment" and supporting "student growth" and "student success." 

Antal always wanted to move permanently to the area, as she and her parents summered here and had a vacation cottage throughout her childhood. Then her parents retired in Horton Bay. She and her husband Evan and 2-year-old daughter Marla now live in Horton Bay in the same neighborhood as her parents. She is expecting a second child in September. Evan works in I.T. at Common Angle in Petoskey.

LTBB asks for more public access, more fish stocking and dam safety review

By Jamie Baumann, jamie@boynecitizen.com 

Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians (LTBB) made several requests in a new letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on July 18.

LTBB is asking FERC to:

• Allow public access to the impoundment area. 
• Require further mitigation to fish populations by stocking more species downstream of the dam.
• Require further technical review of dam safety before any new license to generate hydroelectric power is given to Boyne USA. 

The letter was following up on comments made during a June 5 meeting between FERC staff and LTBB regarding tribal rights as they relate to the Boyne River Hydroelectric Project. FERC is considering a multi-decade relicensing agreement with Boyne USA to generate hydroelectric power as they have been for the last 40 years. Read the full letter.

The letter written by Douglas Craven, the Natural Resources Department director for LTBB, says that the Boyne River is a navigable waterway and that public access in the impoundment area should be provided. Boyne USA currently provides public access downstream of the dam in the tailwater, but not in the impoundment area, including the reservoir. 

The letter states: "Should a citizen launch a watercraft and float down into the project reservoir, the boater would need access to access the riparian lands along the reservoir to either portage around the dam or end their trip at the dam. This necessitates that public access is provided in the form of a boat/canoe launch and/or a portage route around the dam."

In addition, LTBB states that "due to the release of warm water from the reservoir, the Boyne River is no longer able to support many coldwater species that were historically present in the lower portion of the river such as brook trout and arctic grayling. It also inhibits the passage of migratory species that have historically spawned in the Boyne River, such as lake trout, lake whitefish and lake sturgeon. All of these species are tribally-significant species that are struggling to recover within waters of the 1836 Ceded Territory. While some migratory lake trout are caught in the Boyne River downstream of the dam, the warming effects of the dam inhibit successful natural reproduction."

As mitigation, the FERC staff has proposed the stocking of brown trout and steelhead below the dam, but LTBB states that "these stocking efforts do not adequately address the impact to the aforementioned tribally significant species." LTBB requests that additional mitigation efforts be included in any relicensing agreement with Boyne USA including establishing rehabilitation efforts for the aforementioned native species within the Boyne River Watershed.

LTBB expressed safety concerns about dam failure, stating that "any failure would have major effects on downstream waterbodies of significance to our community, including both the downstream portions of the Boyne River, Lake Charlevoix, and ultimately Lake Michigan. They pointed out that FERC staff provided an overview of the repairs made to the dam and the discovery and correction of the penstock leaks, "there was no mention of how long the leak may have been ongoing and of any damage the leak may have done to the internal integrity of the dam." 

Technical specifications of dams and geotechnical reports are considered by FERC to be Critical Energy Infrastructure Information and, for security reasons, are not released to the public. Thus, LTBB relies on observations that signal cause for concern. 

LTBB pointed out that there are "visible signs of erosion on the downstream side of the right (north) embankment." There are also "curved trees along the northern shore of the tailwater area, immediately downstream of the right (north) embankment that may be indicative of slow earthflow or creep." They acknowledge that earthflow could be caused by a number of factors, including the “leaky penstocks” at the dam.

Though the earthflow movement may be slow, the fear is that it might slowly pull apart dam infrastructure leading to "more drastic ground failures that are more destructive and faster moving." LTBB referenced the 2008 U.S. Geological Survey - The Landslide Handbook - A Guide to Understanding Landslides. LTBB expressed major concern about potential dam failure along the right embankment and "maintain that further study of the integrity of the dam is necessary prior to any relicensing decision."

Boyne USA has worked with geotechnical engineers to renovate the dam over the last few years and assure that they have addressed all safety concerns that have been brought to their attention through the licensing process. 

There is no set timeline for when a final decision from FERC will be made about the dam's relicensing.

Sea lamprey control planned for Boyne and Jordan Rivers

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service personnel will apply lampricides to the Boyne River and Jordan Rivers (Antrim and Charlevoix Counties) to kill sea lamprey larvae burrowed in the stream bottom. Applications will be conducted between July 29 and August 7, in accordance with State of Michigan permits. Application dates are tentative and may be changed based upon local weather or stream conditions near the time of treatment.

Sea lamprey larvae live in hundreds of Great Lakes tributaries and transform to parasites that migrate to the Great Lakes and kill fish by feeding on their blood and body fluids. Failure to kill sea lamprey larvae in streams will result in significant damage to the Great Lakes fishery. Infested tributaries must be treated on a regular basis with lampricides to control sea lamprey populations. Extensive preparations and precautions are required to deliver a safe and effective stream treatment.

> Full press release from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Innovative watershed collaborative approved for all five townships on Walloon Lake

Reprinted from the Walloon Lake Association and Conservancy newsletter

Walloon Lake is a 4,270-acre freshwater lake with 30.3 miles of shoreline and 26,500 acres of watershed. Like many of Michigan’s lakes, it shares its waters, shores and watershed with multiple government entities, which can make everything from protecting shoreline, enforcing boating safety regulations, creating new septic regulations, preventing pollution, staving off invasive species, and obtaining grants for improvement projects and research extremely difficult. 

Walloon Lake straddles two counties: Emmet and Charlevoix – and five townships: Melrose, Bay, Evangeline, Resort and Bear Creek.

The Walloon Lake Association and Conservancy (WLAC) has spent many years trying to come up with a way to get all the townships and counties to come together to share concerns about the lake and the watershed, and to secure conservation practices and communication for the future.

WLAC researched a potential government entity called a Lake Board, among many other options, including a Lake Association and Township Public Works, but none of them seemed appropriate for what the townships, counties and concerned citizens wanted to achieve. After much discussion with government officials, community organizations and residents, Board member and Government Affairs Committee Chair Mary Ann Smith spearheaded the effort to create a Memorandum of Understanding called “The Walloon Lake Watershed Collaborative” (WLWC).  

It is the first MOU of its kind in the State of Michigan, which joins five townships and two different counties with the Walloon Lake Association and Conservancy to work together in a non-binding agreement to preserve and protect Walloon Lake and its watershed. The MOU will serve as a framework for the parties to communicate, collaborate and work together.  

Among its many purposes, the Collaborative commits to protect and preserve the Walloon Lake Watershed as a vital natural resource, calls for coordination of the investigation, preparation and consideration of policies and programs related to septic system regulation for public health, and pledges information sharing and documentation of relevant issues affecting the Walloon Watershed. It also calls for collaborations on public education and outreach programs.

The Walloon Lake Watershed Collaborative will be composed of six members, including the township supervisors from each township as well as a representative from the WLAC. 

After much discussion, all five townships unanimously approved the agreement, which became effective on May 22.

Michigan receives disaster declaration from President Trump for ice storm recovery

Rep. Jack Bergman joined Governor Gretchen Whitmer Wednesday announcing that President Donald Trump has approved Michigan’s request for a disaster declaration to help communities impacted by the historic ice storm in Northern Michigan earlier this year. The devastating storm knocked out power and communications and left hundreds of miles of roads blocked by fallen trees and debris. 

“President Trump’s approval of a Major Disaster Declaration for the counties impacted by March’s devastating ice storm is welcome news,” said U.S. Representative Jack Bergman. “I’m grateful to his Administration for working to get this done. This long-awaited decision unlocks critical resources to help our communities recover and rebuild as quickly as possible.”

Governor Whitmer said, “Yesterday, I spoke to President Trump, who confirmed that communities in Northern Michigan impacted by the historic ice storm damage earlier this year will start to receive federal disaster funding. With this initial support, we can help communities recover costs associated with cleanup efforts. I want to thank the president and our congressional delegation for supporting our request, and I look forward to collaborating further on much-needed additional resources.” 

County Board takes care of business quickly but not quietly

By Carole Shane, cjshane@charter.net 

The Charlevoix County Board of Commissioners dispatched with an abbreviated agenda in under 14 minutes Wednesday, July 23. Loud noises from a construction project taking place at the Shirley Roloff Center interfered with board members’ and attendees’ ability to hear and interact, so the board agreed to remove several items from the agenda to be taken up at a later meeting.

A representative from the US Small Business Administration (SBA) reported that there is still time for local small businesses, non-profits, as well as property owners and renters to apply for disaster relief if they were affected by this spring’s ice storm. 

The deadline to apply for physical damages is fast approaching on August 8. The deadline to apply for economic damages is March 9, 2026. For more information individuals are encouraged to call 1-800-695-2955 or contact the Small Business Administration at disastercustomerservice@sba.gov. The SBA will continue to staff offices in both Cheboygan County and Emmet County until August 28.

The Board accepted the resignation of Jamie McNabb from the Materials Management Planning Committee and agreed to appoint Isha Pithwa of Traverse City to fill the vacancy.

Resolutions approved included:

• FY26 Resolution of Intent.
• Two resolutions accepting donation of money or property to Charlevoix County.
• Update of the Car Travel Policy for County Employees. The new policy prohibits county employees from using their private vehicles to conduct county business unless previously approved in certain circumstances. Employees are expected to make arrangements to use a vehicle from the county fleet for official business.

Photo by Denise Eileen Wiedbrauk Slabaugh

The Young Boy and the Stream Hemingway statue unveiled in Horton Bay

By Kalynn Huffman Brower, kalynn.brower@gmail.com 

The day before Ernest Hemingway’s 126th birthday, 75 people gathered outside Bay Township Hall in Horton Bay to celebrate the unveiling of the sculpture, The Young Boy and the Stream, by former resident Martha Sulfridge.

The artwork captures the dynamic experiences young Hemingway had as a boy, visiting with his family and exploring Horton’s Creek, the Point, and the Bay. This local setting appears in Hemingway’s famous Nick Adams short stories.

Tony Williams, co-owner of Freshwater Gallery, said, “People come from all over the world to see where Hemingway was inspired as a boy.” Williams has met families coming into the gallery from far-flung locations like Norway and Japan on pilgrimages to see where Hemingway’s experiences grew into the stories crafted by one of the most beloved American authors.

Robin Lee Berry, a close friend of the artist who is now deceased, has been the prime force behind bringing the artist’s sculptural model to full-size cast bronze. At Sunday’s gathering, Berry noted how important it was to place the sculpture here to honor Sulfridge’s masterful vision - where young Hemingway experienced the land, water, and wilderness first-hand.

> For more on the efforts to bring the sculpture to full size, see article in the July 17 Boyne Citizen.

Unveiling the sculpture are Martha Sulfridge's son Homer Williams, and Robin Lee Berry. Video by Kalynn Huffman Brower.



Raven Hill founder Cheri Leach, at left, with new Executive Director Haley Breniser.

Raven Hill welcomes new executive director

Raven Hill Discovery Center has introduced Haley Breniser as its new executive director, “marking an exciting chapter in the organization’s 34-year history of hands-on learning.” Raven Hill’s decision to build on its strong foundation by strengthening its staffing model has been years in the making. 

A press release states: “This intentional move toward a vibrant future is an important turning point, one that honors Raven Hill’s past while building momentum for the future.” Brandon Hill, chair of the Leadership Transition Committee formed to guide the board through the executive search process commented, “To successfully transition from a founder-led organization takes thoughtful strategy. A competitive process spanning over several months included two interview panels comprised of Leadership Transition Committee and community members and resulted in finding a candidate that was the perfect fit for Raven Hill. 

Raven Hill founder Cheri Leach will remain as program director, focusing her decades of experience and creative energy on deepening and expanding the impact of Raven Hill programs. “The board is thrilled to have her vision and inspiration continue to guide the work of Raven Hill,” the press release stated.

> Full press release.

Antique vehicles of all shapes and sizes will be on display (and working) at the Flywheelers show starting today, July 24.

Red and green tractors to face off at annual Flywheelers show in Boyne Falls

Reprinted from 9 and 10 News, story by Olivia Fellows

The 38th annual Northern Michigan Antique-Flywheelers show will return Thursday, July 24 through Sunday, July 27, with this year’s theme putting a colorful spin on a longtime tradition.

The 2025 feature, titled “Red vs. Green,” highlights a friendly rivalry between tractor brands, celebrating brands whose machines are painted in various shades of red and green. Organizers expect a strong turnout from brands including John Deere, Farmall, Oliver, International, Massey Ferguson, Massey Harris and Hart Parr.

“This is a fun one,” said club president David Korthase. “We expect a great turnout and a festive appearance at our Parade of Power.”

Oil field engines will be the featured stationary engine of the show, which also includes a wide variety of exhibits and hands-on demonstrations.

Gates open each day at 7 a.m. with buffet breakfast available until 9 a.m. Opening ceremonies begin at 9 a.m. and daily attractions include a 2 p.m. tractor parade, antique autos, arts and crafts vendors, a flea market, sawmill, veneer mill and basket factory demonstrations, a kiddie train, a one-room schoolhouse, live music and multiple food options.

The event is hosted by the Northern Michigan Antique-Flywheelers Club, a nonprofit, all-volunteer organization that educates the public about rural life in Northern Michigan during the early 1900s through its summer show and fall Student Harvest Days. Each September, the club welcomes more than 1,000 fourth graders to the grounds over four days.

The showgrounds are located on US-131 between Boyne Falls and Walloon Lake. For more information, visit www.walloonlakeflywheelers.com, or find the club on Facebook.

Upcoming Boyne area festivals

July 24-27 - Northern Michigan Antique-Flywheelers

July 31-Aug.3 - Boyne Falls Polish Festival

Aug. 7-9 - Boyne City PirateFest

Sept. 27 - Boyne City Harvest Festival

Boyne Area News Briefs

STATE OF THE COMMUNITY - Registration is now open for the Boyne Area Chamber of Commerce State of the Community Luncheon, planned for Friday, Sept. 12, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The event will be held at Boyne Mountain Resort in the Vienna Room. Guests will enjoy a plated lunch with their choice of entrée. Speakers will include Zach Sompels of the Housing Ready Program, Erika Van Dam of Van Dam Custom Boats, Dr. David Roland Finley of North Central Michigan College, Pat Little of Boyne City Public Schools, Sara Ward of the Charlevoix County Community Foundation, and Sheriff Vondra and Sienna Wenz of the Charlevoix County Sheriff’s Department. The luncheon is open to everyone. Click here to register.

EVENINGS AT THE GAZEBO - The Boyne Area Chamber’s free summer concert series on Wednesdays is returning to the Gazebo in Old City Park in downtown Boyne City. The chamber has also reserved the Veterans Park Pavilion in case of rain. Guests are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket, as well as food and drinks. Here is the remaining schedule, with concerts held from 6:30 - 8 p.m.:

• July 30 - Melissa & Jake
• August 6 - Dags Und Timmah
• August 13 - Billy McAllister
• August 20 - Delilah DeWilde
• August 27 - Laura Crowe

WALLOON LAKE LIBRARY is planning a program on “Walloon Writers Review: a celebration of local authors,” from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, July 24. Then at 4 p.m. Thursday, July 31, the library hosts an Author Book Chat with Lauren Macintyre, who will discuss fun facts from her newly published “Walloon Forever," which will be for sale at the event for the price of $55 (checks or cash). Proceeds benefit the Walloon Lake Association and Conservancy.

BOYNE SENIOR CENTER - Hours for summer are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. with lunch served from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. On Wednesdays the hours are 11a.m.-7p.m. and the center only serves dinner from 5-6 p.m. This schedule will continue through the end of August. Here is the Senior Center July lunch and dinner menu, and here is the July activity calendar.

DINING 4 PAWS - The Charlevoix Area Humane Society’s annual Dining 4 Paws fundraising event has been scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 7, at Castle Farms. The evening begins at 5:30 p.m. with cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, followed by a plated dinner at 6:30 p.m. For more information call 231-582-6774 or email pets.charlevoixhumane.org. Tickets are $125, including cocktails. Details and reservations. 

PEACE, LOVE & PHILANTHROPY – A 1970s-themed fundraiser for the Boyne Arts Center, Thursday, Aug. 21 from 5:30-9 p.m. at The Farm at Frog Hollow, Boyne City. Please join us for a fun evening celebrating the arts at a top-quality venue with dinner and live auction. Dress in your 70s attire, if you wish. For information call (231) 622-2073 and you can register here.



City of Boyne City Municipal News

CWSRF Sanitary Sewer Project Update

Major progress is underway on the City’s sewer expansion and improvement project. Please note the following updates and upcoming work areas:

Current Construction Activity

• Quadrants C & E (see map):

 - Brockway St and Harris St: Road removals are in progress with gravity sanitary sewer installation actively underway.

• Lewis St: Water main installation is on schedule and expected to be completed soon.

Coming Soon (within approx. 3 weeks)

• Hemlock St and Boice St: Road surface removals are scheduled to begin to allow for further sewer infrastructure upgrades.

• Thompson St is scheduled to be paved in the coming weeks as part of the project wrap-up in that section.

We appreciate your continued patience as these critical improvements are made to support long-term infrastructure needs in our community.

Please see the map for highlighted project areas.

BOYNE CITY HOUSING COMMISSION is seeking a dedicated individual to fill an opening on its five-member Board of Commissioners. This is a volunteer role with a chance to make a significant impact on housing opportunities in Boyne City and Charlevoix County.

Things to know:

- Meets once a month (currently 4th Wednesdays at 8 AM)

- Must live in Charlevoix County (preferably Boyne City)

- 5-year term ending Jan 1, 2030

- Help shape the future of local housing

Apply here by Monday, August 4 at noon: www.boynecity.gov/government/boards_commissions/vacancy.php 

Questions? Contact Executive Director Bethany Hedgepath at 231-582-6203 or bhedgepath@boynecityhc.com. 

UTILITY FLAGS - As part of the approved sanitary sewer improvements, crews will be out across the City identifying service line “pigtails.” In preparation for this work, our Water/Sewer Department will be marking lines in impacted areas. If you see paint markings or utility flags in your yard, please do not remove them. These markers are important for ensuring safe and accurate work. If you need to temporarily remove a flag for lawn care, please return it to the exact same spot once you’re finished.

WARM WATER - Lake Charlevoix temperature at the Boyne City Marina was 77°F on Wednesday, July 16, up four degrees in the past week.

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

> City Commission's next regular meeting is at 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 12. Agenda page.

Obituaries

Timothy "Tim" Thayer Hardy

February 11, 1957 ~ July 15, 2025 (age 68)

This full-size sepia-tone photograph, showing the entire Boyne City Chemical Company operation, was acquired by the author many years ago through correspondence with an antique dealer in Colorado. It is often quite remarkable, the distance that images like this have traveled from their original destination over the past 100+ years. Photograph courtesy of the Patrick McCleary Collection. 

THROUGH THE HISTORIAN'S LENS

The Boyne City-Newberry connection

By Patrick McCleary, Throughthehistorianslens@gmail.com

The Charlevoix County History Preservation Society

Every few years, I am asked the same or similar question pertaining to Newberry, Michigan, in the Upper Peninsula. For those who are familiar with, or pay a visit to the Newberry area, you may notice that there are many Boyne City surnames that crop up in cemeteries, local records, newspapers, etc. The question is then asked, “Is there a connection between Newberry and Boyne City?” The simple answer is “yes.” While there may well be other reasons, I can explain one of the known connections that might be of interest to some of our readers and Boyne City historians. 

BOYNE CITY CHEMICAL COMPANY 



The Boyne City Chemical Company was founded on February 9, 1902, by Boyne City residents William H. Matthews and lumberman Godfrey von Platen. Its principal industry was pig iron, charcoal, acetate of lime and wood alcohol. The headquarters for the firm was in Detroit, with its main plant being located in Boyne City. Stock certificates were sold to investors throughout the region and the plant became a thriving business, employing over 100 men at various times.

This iconic image of the Boyne City Chemical Company was taken by famed photographer Edward Beebe. This was just one of several hundred images of the Boyne City landscape that Mr. Beebe took at the bequest of William H. White as part of a visual promotion to encourage the growth and development of early Boyne. The two boys pictured in the image were youths from the Beulah Home for Boys, which was once located in North Boyne. Beulah Home boys were featured in many of Beebe’s images in this series of photographs. Photograph courtesy of the Patrick McCleary Collection. 

While Matthews and von Platen were the chief executive officers, the concept for its creation was yet another facet of industrialist William H. White’s vision for Boyne City. As the White Company’s milling operations increased and the timber industry thrived, it was the by-products that soon became a cause for concern. With the “discards” from his milling operations, White devised a means of bringing even further prosperity to Boyne City. 

The wood yards of the Boyne City Chemical Company in Boyne City, looking toward North Boyne. Photograph courtesy of the Patrick McCleary Collection.

Tree bark, the principal by-product of the lumber mill, is the source for tannin, the substance used for curing and staining leather. Thus William S. Shaw and his leather tannery came into being. “Splints” from planed lumber created the product base for both the Bolted Basket Company and the Hoop and Stave Mill. Thanks to a plethora of scrap wood, wood shavings and cast-off timber, the Boyne City Chemical Company was born, and charcoal, acetate of lime and wood alcohol went into production.

Rather than lose the business opportunity to outside investors, Boyne City residents and local businessmen William H. Matthews and Godfrey von Platen picked up the idea and ran with it. For over 20 years it was a thriving business, but as virgin timberland in this area began to run out, so did the necessary by-products necessary to keep the business alive. The Boyne City Chemical Company closed its Boyne City operation in 1922.

The Lake Superior Iron and Chemical Company – Newberry, Luce County, Michigan. Photograph courtesy of the Patrick McCleary Collection.

LAKE SUPERIOR IRON & CHEMICAL COMPANY 

Now what happens when over 100 men are suddenly put out of work in a community that has little else to offer for employment - many of which perhaps did not have the skills to change careers? Sadly, they must move on to areas where work can be found. While the lumbering industry was beginning to flounder here in Northern Michigan, this same trade was quickly growing in the Upper Peninsula. Thanks to the initiative on the parts by both Matthews and von Platen, the majority of Boyne City’s chemical plant workers found work in their newly formed Lake Superior Iron & Chemical Company in Newberry, Michigan. Stock certificates were again offered at $10/share to anyone with an interest in investing in the venture, and a great many did.  

> 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.

An original stock certificate for the Lake Superior Iron & Chemical Company, Newberry, Michigan. Courtesy of the Patrick McCleary Collection.

The Lake Superior Iron & Chemical Company produced the same product line - pig iron, charcoal, and wood alcohol. The company is said to have purchased over 200,000 acres of timber land in Michigan and Wisconsin, together with a number of railroads and extensive iron-ore mines in the Lake Superior region, thus assuring themselves many years of prosperous business. This business thrived until 1945, when it closed its doors - however, not before many of our early Boyne City residents had made Newberry, Michigan their permanent home. For many parents who remained in Boyne City, their children and later grandchildren would continue to call Newberry home. Travel between the two locations became frequent and as a result, there were a number of years in which the local newspapers ran a correspondence column for Newberry to maintain communication between families and friends.

The etched logo as it appeared on the stock certificates for the Lake Superior Iron & Chemical Company, Newberry, Michigan. Courtesy of the Patrick McCleary Collection.

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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.

BARREL BACK - 4069 M-75, Walloon Lake, (231) 535-6000.

> Sundays in July - Live music with Hanna Von Bernthal, 4-7 p.m. at the Dock Bar.

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

> LIVE MUSIC, Bike & Car Night, 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays on our outdoor stage:

Tuesday, July 29 - Country Thunder

Tuesday, August 5 - Timberline

Tuesday, August 12 - Spur the Moment

Tuesday, August 19 - Two Beats

Tuesday, August 26 - Scarkazm

BOYNE ARTS CENTER - 1 Water Street, Suite 203, Boyne City. (231) 622-2073.

> Upcoming classes and exhibits:

• Glorious Geraniums - August 1
• Beginning Watercolor - August 16 - September 5
• Peace, Love & Philanthropy - Dinner & Live Auction - August 21
• See all upcoming classes here.

BOYNE CITY FARMERS MARKET - Veterans Park, 207 N. Lake Street, Boyne City. (231) 582-9009. Open Wednesdays and Saturdays, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

> LIVE MUSIC:

Saturday, July 26 - Kevin Wolff

Wednesday, July 30 - Melissa Welke

Saturday, August 2 - The Island Girl

Wednesday, August 6 - John Podulka - Boondoggle Cats

Saturday, August 9 - Laura Thurston

Wednesday, August 13 - Dan Casula

Saturday, August 16 - The Dangling Participles Duo

Wednesday, August 20 - Laura Thurston

Saturday, August 23 - Laura Fullford

Wednesday, August 27 - Terry Coveyou

Saturday, August 30 - Terry Coveyou

Wednesday, Sept. 3 - Laura Thurston

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

> MY CLUE TRIVIA - Mondays at 7 p.m.

> SINGO BINGO - Tuesdays at 7 p.m.

> LIVE MUSIC on the patio stage, 7-10 p.m.:

Wednesdays - Patrick Ryan

Thursday & Saturday - The Cabana Boys

Friday - Patrick Ryan and Josh Raber

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

Friday, July 25 - Chase & Allie (4-7)

Saturday, July 26 - Chris Calleja (2-6)

Friday, August 1 - Pete Kehoe (4-7)

Saturday, August 2 - TBD (2-6)

Friday, August 8 - Chris Calleja (4-7)

Saturday, August 9 - Michelle Chenard (2-6)

Friday, August 15 - Yankee Station (4-7)

Saturday, August 16 - Chris Calleja (2-6)

Friday, August 22 - Two Track Mind (4-7)

Saturday, August 23 - TBD (2-6)

Friday, August 29 - TBD (4-7)

Friday, August 30 - Michelle Chenard (2-6)

Saturday, August 31 - Pete Kehoe (1:30-5)

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

> LIVE MUSIC, 7-10 p.m.

Friday, July 25 - Chris Calleja

Saturday, July 26 - The Lavender Lions Duo

Friday, August 1 - Blake Elliot

Saturday, August 2 - Chris Calleja

Friday, August 8 - Michelle Chenard

Saturday, August 9 - Pete Kehoe

Friday, August 15 - Pete Kehoe

Saturday, August 16 - The Lavender Lions Duo

Friday, August 22 - Genna & Jesse

Saturday, August 23 - Genna & Jesse

Friday, August 29 - Sean Bielby

Saturday, August 30 - Brett Mitchell

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

> See website for updated art shows, entertainment, and children's activities.

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

SUMMER/FALL CONCERT SERIES:

July 30 + 31 - Bay View Music Festival Presents: Bizet’s Carmen

Aug 3 - Straight No Chaser Summer: The 90s Part 2

Aug 9 - The Landsharks Band

Aug 15 - Ashes & Arrows

Aug 29-31 - Jersey Boys

Sep 14 - Grand Rapids Ballet Ballet Masterworks 

Oct 4 - Canadian Brass 

Oct 5 - Manhattan Short Film Festival 

Oct 16 & 17 - Cirque Mechanics Tilt! 

Nov 1 - Cantus

LAVENDER HILL FARM - 7354 Horton Bay Rd N, Boyne City, (231) 582-3784.

Details and tickets.

July 25 - Lavender Goes Pink with Morgan Myles

July 26 - The Dryes

August 9 - Joshua Davis

August 16 - Ashes & Arrows

August 30 - The Hackwells

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

> KARAOKE - 8 to 11 p.m. every Wednesday

> LIVE MUSIC 6-9 p.m.:

Friday, July 25 - Eric Jaqua

Friday, August 1 - The Tweed Tones

Monday, August 4 - Lit With Literature: James By Percival Everett, 7 p.m.

Friday, August 8 - Sean Bielby

Monday, August 11 - Bloomin’ Sanity Women’s Happy Hour, 5 p.m.

Friday, August 15 -Eric Jacqua

Friday, August 22 - Buddha Sweet

Friday, August 29 - Seasonal Road

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

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

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

> August 6 and the first Wednesday of the month - Open Mic Nights hosted by Nelson Olstrom, 6-9 p.m.

> August 9 and the second Saturday of the month - Karaoke with DJ T-Bone Thompson from 8-11 p.m.

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

> Friday, July 25 - Laura Crowe, 6-9 p.m.

> Saturday, July 26 - Exit 808, 7-10 p.m.

> Friday, Aug. 1, 15, and 29 - Christ Calleja, 6-9 p.m.

WALLOON WATERSHED - 4128 M-75 , Walloon Lake, (231) 535-6048. Live music at 6 p.m.:

> Mondays, Aug 11 & 25 - Tweed Tones

> Tuesdays through Aug. 26 - Michelle Chenard

> Wednesdays, Aug. 6 & 20 - Pete Kehoe

> Thursdays through Aug. 28 - Laura Crowe

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