October 2, 2024 | Issue #5

Fall cleanup for the Garden Club

Boyne Valley Garden Club members Jane Halloran, Carolee MacFarlane and others were hard at work along Lake Street on Tuesday preparing the flower boxes at the Boyne River bridge for winter. Club member Cyndy Tonkavich said, “We have 11 gardens throughout Boyne City. All are going to bed for the winter now, but will reappear in early June.” The club is now raising funds with its annual Holiday Wreath Sale. Email Cyndy for details - ctonkavich@gmail.com. 

Inside this issue:

• Manufactured home rentals are popular at Fox Run
• Grant helps Heritage Center start permanent exhibit
• College hosts state & Congress candidates forum
• $5 pizzas and other fall meal deals are back
• Leaving a conservation legacy near Deer Lake
• Huntington Bank is NOT closing
• Middle School PTO plans dance and fundraisers
• Foundation announces new Youth Advisory Committee 
• Patrick McCleary history: The anatomy of a photograph
• Thanks to 140 donors who helped get us started!
• Music and entertainment listings

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Fox Run manager Susan McPherson handles sales and rentals at the Boyne City subdivision.

By Jamie Baumann, jamie@boynecitizen.com

The Fox Run manufactured homes community in Boyne City has changed its business plan from exclusively selling homes to also renting homes, and it seems to be going over well. 



Over the past few weeks, Fox Run, owned by Sun Communities, has added 10 modular homes to the community of 50 occupied homes. They already have five applications, two approved, from people interested in the new homes.

Fox Run, located off Jefferson Street at 141 Fox Run Street, has room for growth to 140 homes. Of the 50 occupied homes, 12 are occupied by the homeowners and 38 are being rented. In the midst of a local and nationwide housing shortage, renting a Fox Run home has become a popular option. Rental fees are $1,749 per month. All homes have three bedrooms and two bathrooms. 

Staff is busy securing these homes on their “piers,” buried cement columns to which the houses are attached. Then they will need inspections and connections to gas, sewer, and electricity before they are ready to be occupied. Susan McPherson, the district manager who oversees Fox Run in Boyne City and Charlevoix Estates in Charlevoix, hopes to order 10 more homes in the near future, so they can be ready to sell or rent in the spring.

For those who prefer to buy, the homes are modestly priced in the $138,000 to $145,000 price range. However, owners don't own the land and lease it from Fox Run. The current market rate for leasing the lots is $562 per month. There are move-in specials that offer discounted lot leasing prices for a year, before owners pay the market rate. Owners do not pay property taxes that homeowners who own their land do, which offsets about $235 per month of the land leasing cost. Fox Run provides trash service and street plowing. Owners are responsible for their own yards and snow removal on their properties.

Fox Run buys homes from various manufacturers including Fairmont, Champion, Skyline and Clayton. Each has some variation in the layout. For example, the Clayton home has a small flex room that could be a play/television room outside the two smaller bedrooms that other models don't have. Some have walk-in pantries. A great room (living room, kitchen, dining room), three bedrooms and two bathrooms are features in all homes. They do not have garages, but all homes will have three-car driveways.

All residents have free access to a community room that can be used for occasions like birthday parties or weddings, a pickleball court, and tetherball. There is a deposit necessary to use the community room, but if it is left clean, that deposit is returned.

Fox Run only rents homes for a minimum of one year, so no short-term vacation rentals are allowed. There are various specials run periodically, such as no application fee and a free first month. If people rent in Fox Run and decide to buy their home, depending on how long they have rented, Sun Communities gives back money toward the down payment. For more information, visit their website.

Fox Run has owned the 30-acre development since February 2023, purchased from original owner and developer Steve Bratschie.

Fox Run has a pickleball court, tetherball and a community room that can be used for events like birthday parties or weddings.

Grant helps Boyne Heritage Center get started on first section of permanent exhibit

The Boyne Heritage Center is excited to announce it has received grant funding from the Michigan Arts and Culture Council for the year 2025. The funding, a total of $32,500, will allow them to begin the second section of their permanent exhibit. The first section of the permanent exhibit — the glass room that showcases the 1917 LaFrance fire engine and 1904 old town clock — will open at the end of 2024. The funding will also allow the Heritage Center to maintain programming like their Stroll the Streets activity.

The grant is split between general mission support, which can be used to support events and day-to-day expenses, and facilities improvement. “This money allows us to continue planning, making, and installing the rest of our exhibits to make a home for the Boyne area’s history and preservation,” said Cameron Hays, executive director of the Heritage Center. 

Pepperoni pizzas are now available for $5 on Mondays at Cafe Sante. 

Here's a roundup of fall specials

designed to appeal to locals

By Jim Baumann, jim@boynecitizen.com

Five dollar pizzas are back! It’s a sure sign summer is over, and area restaurants are beginning to offer some pretty tempting deals as the calendar flips over to October. 

Those $5 pizzas, of course, are featured at Cafe Sante on Mondays (starting next week), but the Boyne Citizen has put our investigative team on the streets to scout out specials at lots of other Boyne area eateries. Here's what we found:

CAFE SANTE - Since the $5 pizza deal has been the mother of all meal deals in recent years, we will start here. This special has been running during the “shoulder seasons” since 2012, and there will probably be a line out the door and a bit of a wait to be seated if you arrive after 5 p.m. (Tip: avoid the crowd and go for lunch since the special starts at 11 a.m.) The artisan wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas are available with cheese, pepperoni, Italian sausage or mushroom toppings. There are a few blackout dates around Christmas and St. Patrick’s Day, but it continues through May 19th. 

A few years after their pizzas took the town by storm, Cafe Sante added a $10 Italian Pasta Dinner special with six sauce choices on Thursdays. This special includes garlic bread and you can add a small Caesar salad or Tiramisu for $5. 

Cafe Sante has also offered Wine Wednesday specials in recent years with 30% off all bottles plus some new charcuterie and cheese pairings. If you really find a wine you enjoy, this year they are offering “discount wine to go,” which means case discounts if you order ahead of time and pick it up later. Sante is also bringing back their $5 before 5 classic cocktails and snacks happy hour menu. 

We asked Sante Chef/General Manager Kyle Marshall for a comment and here’s what he said: “Monday pizza night has become a great event for the locals. It’s a tremendous social gathering, for dining, drinking and listening to Nathan Bates and Josh Hall perform. This year we are kicking off a bigger Wine Wednesday with good wine pairings, cheese plates and charcuterie boards. Feature wines will be available for sale below retail pricing. And you can’t beat an Italian pasta dinner with garlic toast for $10!”

RED MESA GRILL - Cafe Sante’s sister restaurant has long been known for their Casa Tuesday specials, and those continue this fall with $3.99 tacos, $3.99 casa margaritas and $3.99 draft beers plus live entertainment. Mesa’s big new offering is a “Burrito & Brew” special on Wednesdays for $13.99 (pequeno) or $17.99 (grande). They’ve also added a “Sunday Funday Fajitas for 2” special (steak, chicken, shrimp or mushroom) for $24.99, and you can add Queso Fundito or Habanero Fried Ice Cream for $4.99. 

PROVISIONS LOUNGE launched what became a very popular Thursday night “Moo & Brew” special (pictured) a couple of years ago. It’s a half-pound burger (the moo) and a beer or house red or white wine for $17, and it became such a local favorite that it continued year-round. Is it now being copied a few doors down at Red Mesa Grill in the form of their new Burrito & Brew? Sure, but what’s that saying about the most sincere form of flattery?

BC PIZZA OF BOYNE hosts a popular year-round pizza and salad bar seven days a week, for $14 including a soft drink. It includes several varieties of pizza, salad, soup and bread sticks plus pudding for dessert. The pizza/salad bar is available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 12 noon to 2 p.m. on Sundays.

BOYNE CITY TAP ROOM is launching Fish Fry Fridays, a half pound of cod with fries, coleslaw and tartar for $13. They’re also doing weekly features, college football game day specials and honoring the 4 The Locals discount if you show your membership. 

LAKE STREET PUB is offering half off appetizers except onion rings and shrimp from 3-5 p.m. daily. When the Detroit Lions play, Modelo beer is $3 for a 16oz and half-off apps excluding shrimp. When the Detroit Red Wings play, Labatt beer is $3 for a 16oz and half-off apps excluding shrimp. 

SUNNYSIDE BREAKFAST & LUNCH offers regular daily specials that are all discounted from their regular prices. They also offer discounts for first responders and Boyne City Public School District employees, plus free coffee for “regular customers who we know.” Specials change constantly, and they are posted on Facebook.

BARREL BACK in Walloon Lake features a Happy Hour reduced-price menu with smoked chicken wings, BBQ pork sliders, smoked brisket poutine, Bavarian pretzel, Thai chicken lettuce wrap, chips and salsa or queso, and pierogies 4 to 6 p.m. (LINK to PDF) Daily specials are Mac & Cheese Monday, Taco Tuesday, Burger and a Pint on Wednesday, Smoked Prime Rib on Fridays.

STIGGS KITCHEN & BREWERY - $2 off any beer any time Michigan, Michigan State or the Lions play. Happy Hour every day 3 to 5 p.m. - $1 off Mainstay beers. Seasonal specials on items like prime rib and burgers change weekly - check their Facebook page.

BOYNE RIVER GRILL posts specials on sandwiches and sweets on Facebook. For a limited time this fall, they are featuring a Pumpkin Spice Shake. 

BOYNE RIVER INN often posts daily specials on sandwiches and beer on Facebook and on a chalkboard sign on the sidewalk at the front door.

THE VENUE GRILL at BC Lanes  is running these weekly specials:

• Big Game Frenzy Mondays, 5-9 p.m., 1.5 lb. basket of wings and a beer or pop for $18.
• Pizza Tuesdays, 3-9 p.m., half price on large or extra large pizzas (dine in only).
• Wild App Wednesdays, 5-9 p.m., 25% off appetizers.
• Fish Fry Fridays, 4-9 p.m., all you can eat battered cod for $18.99.
• Mom's Meatloaf Mania, Saturdays 3-9 p.m., $15.
• Roaster Chicken Special, Sundays 3-8 p.m., $14.99.
• Weekend Breakfast Buffet for $12 on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Picture below)

A group of friends enjoying the Venue Breakfast Bar on Sunday morning.

Cafe Sante pizza maker Eli Farmer tends to a pepperoni pizza.

Correction

In our September 26th story about new Boyne Area Chamber Executive Director Tricia Wilcox, we incorrectly stated that her predecessor, Lisa Luebke, had served as chamber executive director for six years. Luebke actually worked for the chamber as office manager, assistant director and executive director for a total of six years before resigning in early July.

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.

Leaving a conservation legacy near Deer Lake

The Little Traverse Conservancy is celebrating the protection of the new 110-acre Gunderson-Heeschen Wetlands Nature Preserve in Wilson Township of Charlevoix County. This new preserve includes a five-acre pond that feeds directly into Deer Lake and has been named for the family that provided funding for its protection.

Northern Michigan held a special place in the hearts of Reigh and June Gunderson. Every summer they would come to Charlevoix with their daughter Judy, a tradition now carried on by Judy and her husband, Bill Heeschen, and daughter, Maggie.

Judy and Bill were high school sweethearts who eventually both received their Doctorates in Chemistry from the University of Utah, at one point working side by side in Dow Chemical’s technology development. In the later years of her career at Dow, Judy worked with The Nature Conservancy to use wetlands for wastewater treatment, giving her great appreciation for the significance of wetlands.

Now retired, the couple is seeking to visit every mainland LTC property with trails in Charlevoix County. Their journey with LTC began when they spotted a map of LTC properties at Thorne Swift Nature Preserve. Here, they discovered that the land had been donated in accompaniment with an endowment gift to help ensure the Conservancy’s long-term sustainability. Inspired by this, they set out to visit as many properties as possible, eventually deciding they wanted to leave their own conservation legacy.

When they read about the opportunity to protect and name a property in the Conservancy’s annual report, it resonated deeply with Judy and Bill. For the Gunderson-Heeschens, this naming opportunity offered both practical and emotional significance. Their nature preserve protects high priority wetlands identified by Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council. The family was able to make their gift happen through appreciated stock. Judy and Bill emulated the Thorne Swift gift by including an extra gift to LTC’s endowment to ensure the Conservancy’s ability to care for this land forever.

“The gift of land is enduring and one that truly keeps on giving over time,” said Conservancy Executive Director Kieran Fleming. “What a tremendous thing the Gunderson-Heeschen family has done.” 

> Details on the preserve. Read the Conservancy’s summer newsletter.

From left are family members June, Reigh, Judy, Bill, and Maggie.

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Boyne City Middle School PTO 2024-2025 board, from left: Teryn LeVoy, president; SueAnn Vallance, secretary; Tricia Denison, new board member; Lesley Kozminski, board member; Jennifer Clasman, treasurer; and Regina Sweet, vice-president. Not pictured is new board member Katie Doran.

Middle school PTO elects officers, plans fundraisers and a Halloween Dance

The Boyne City Middle School PTO planned a Halloween Dance, discussed other fundraisers, and elected the 2024-2025 board members in their organizational meeting on Sept. 17th.

"We're a PTO for working moms, so we don't meet a lot in person," President Teryn LeVoy said. This group of organized moms has planned some fundraisers that are fun for the middle school students. Most of their communication is handled online through e-mail and their Facebook page. They use SignUpGenius to recruit volunteers to help with events. The upcoming Halloween Dance and Candygrams at Christmas time are their biggest fundraisers. 

The Halloween Dance, which requests a $3 entry donation, will take place on Friday, Oct. 25 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. for fifth and sixth graders and from 7:30 to 9 p.m. for seventh and eighth graders. The school hallway and cafeteria will be transformed with Halloween decorations. Spooky dads will dress up and roam the haunted hallways. Decorating will begin early that day. Parents with ladders, tape and scissors will be needed. Volunteers should be parents of middle schoolers. The 2024 dance made a profit of about $773. 

Christmas Candygrams, another major fundraiser, allows students, parents, and grandparents to send other students or their loved ones messages with candy canes and/or flowers attached. Prices last year were $1 with candy and $2 with a flower attached. The group also solicits sponsors and donors through their Facebook page. At the end of the sales, they made $1,431 profit.  

Proceeds from the events are used for seed money for the ninth grade PTO, the Winter Dance, and Teacher Appreciation. In addition, each year, they also give as many Camp Daggett scholarships as they can afford.

Three new members - Lesley Kozminski, Tricia Denison, and Katie Doran - joined the board at the meeting. The new officers are LeVoy, president; Regina Sweet, vice-president; Jenny Clasman, treasurer; and Sue Ann Vallance, secretary. Their next meeting is Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 5:30 p.m. in the middle school cafeteria. For further information, contact Boyne City Middle School PTO at bcmsramblers@gmail.com or Teryn LeVoy at terynlevoy@gmail.com. Facebook page.  

BC Huntington office is not closing, despite news report

Is Huntington Bank closing their Boyne City office? No, but the Petoskey News-Review threw a bit of a scare into bank employees and customers on Saturday. A story about new Boyne area businesses at the top of the front page said, “One of the most anticipated additions is Awakon Federal Credit Union, set to open its new branch in Boyne City in October. Located at 101 River St., the credit union is moving into the building formerly occupied by Huntington Bank.”

Cathy Goforth, manager of the Boyne City Huntington Bank office, was as surprised as anyone when she heard about the story, but her office is staying put. The part about Awakon Federal Credit Union isn’t true either. Dawn Bodnar, vice president of marketing and community development for the credit union, said, “Our branch is actually going into the Petoskey Meijer” store in November with a stand-alone office being built next year on North 31 in Petoskey. Awakon joined the Boyne Area Chamber because they feel the bank office inside Mejier will be convenient for Boyne City and Boyne Falls residents who shop there.

Oliver Johnecheck

Boyne City

Bella Wise

Ella Boss

Foundation announces Youth Advisory Committee for 2024-2025

The Charlevoix County Community Foundation (C3F) is celebrating more than 30 years of empowering youth by announcing their 2024-2025 Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) members.

The Youth Advisory Committee has been a core part of C3F since 1994. Sixteen youth from throughout Charlevoix County are selected to be members of this committee and together they oversee grantmaking to programs and projects that serve area youth. They meet several times a year to share their perspective on local issues, survey their peers to set grantmaking priorities, advocate for youth needs, acquaint themselves with area resources and nonprofit organizations, and put philanthropy into action. This is a training ground for philanthropic leaders and an excellent place to learn the power of sharing their time, talent, and treasure.

Megan Havrilla DeHoog, C3F Youth Advancement staff and YAC Advisor, shared her excitement about this year’s YAC, “Each year it is a privilege to witness the impact young people make when we give them opportunities to lead, and this year will be no different. The YAC members will also conduct a Youth Needs Assessment, a survey done every three years to identify top concerns and priorities for youth in the community. The survey results will inform the Youth Needs grantmaking cycle in future years.”

YAC members serve throughout their high school years, with a new set of students replacing graduating seniors. The recruitment, interview, and selection of new YAC members, as well as the selection of the Executive Committee, is driven by the YAC members themselves. The Executive Committee holds additional responsibilities such as meeting preparation, facilitation, communication with other YAC members, and leading the grantmaking process. This year’s YAC Executive Committee includes President Lindsey Jibson from East Jordan, Vice President Emma Patten from Boyne City, Treasurer Benjamin Schultz from Charlevoix, and Secretary Olivia Pineda-Andersen from Boyne Falls.

The Community Foundation is introducing three new YAC members this year from around Charlevoix County. Oliver Johnecheck is a freshman at Boyne City High School who participates in several sports including his favorite, football. He is a member of WEB – the Where Everyone Belongs mentoring program. He’s looking forward to getting more involved in his community and helping create spaces for kids to hang out in the summer. Isabella (Bella) Wise is a freshman at East Jordan High School who loves to stay active at school and participates in multiple sports, the Shoe Club, the National Honor Society, and the Business Professionals of America club. Ella Boss is a freshman at Charlevoix Middle High School and is active at school, at church, and with her large extended family. She participates in multiple sports, loves cheering on her fellow Rayders, is focused on school issues such as student belonging, and she participated in last year’s YAC Day of Kindness. They will join the Executive Committee members and returning YAC members Addison (Addy) Burns, Alyssa Martin, Ayla Kemp, Josie Wilson, Lilliann (Lilli) Fenske, Matthew Jarema, Riley Cannon, Sophie McDonough, and William Webb.

The Youth Needs grant cycle, which is managed by the YAC, is now open at C3F and aims to support the top youth needs in Charlevoix County and the organizations that make this work possible. Applications are being accepted through November 1st. Contact Megan at mdehoog@c3f.org for more information about how to apply.

More information about the Community Foundation is available by calling (231) 536-2440 or visiting the organization’s website, www.c3f.org.

(Photographs courtesy of the Patrick McCleary collection.)

THROUGH THE HISTORIAN'S LENS

Northern Michigan Football Champs of 1915-1916

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!

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THE ANATOMY OF A PHOTOGRAPH

Documenting historic photographs is an involved process. It requires patience, perseverance, and the mindset that there is always more to be discovered. Above all though, it requires the determination to say, “I am not going to allow this to be just another ‘pretty picture’ that no one knows anything about.”

Case in point is the image above. While scanning a loaned scrapbook some 15 years ago, the original newspaper clipping was discovered. As you can see, it is a grainy, newspaper quality image dating back more than 100 years. Even so, there are two important factors to be learned from it: 1. The surnames of the team members and their coaches; and 2. The proof that an original photograph did exist. Common sense tells us something else, that as the winners of a State Championship, this was certainly not the only copy of this image produced. Each of the team members and their families likely held a copy at one time. Typically, images like this were also produced in postcard format and in turn, sent throughout the state and country to friends and relatives. This being the case, in order to fully preserve this historic item, I needed to search for and obtain one of these original images.

What about the names that are provided in the newspaper clipping? A surname is a wonderful thing, but knowing the full identity of an individual allows for further historical documentation- connecting the image to descendants; those with knowledge of the life events of these individuals; and even exciting details about the event itself. By ignoring this aspect of documentation, we risk the loss of the historic importance of the image.

Take for example:

• The photograph caption makes mention of “Zylstra, c.”
• Census research tells us that this is William L. Zylstra.
• Other historic documents tell us that William was born in 1898.
• Still further research confirms that William was the son of John & Jessie (Blissett) Zylstra.
• The end result is a notation of: William L. Zylstra, born 1898, son of John & Jessie (Blissett) Zylstra

Now, let us do this same detective work for each of the players listed.

Back Line:

• Frank Efner “Efner” Lett, born 1900, son of Elsworth & Vanie (Tate) Lett (right halfback)
• Edwin W. Abbott, Jr., born 1899, son of Edwin Abbott Sr. & Jennie (Maes) Abbott (left guard)
• Roy B. Morton, born 1897, son of Frederick & Cora (Clifford) Morton (right guard)
• William L. Zylstra, born 1898, son of John & Jessie (Blissett) Zylstra (center)

Backfield:

• Jerome J. Herron, born 1896, son of Clint & Maude (Pickering) Herron (right halfback)
• Floyd H. Morton, born 1899, son of Frederick & Cora (Clifford) Morton (fullback)
• John Melvin “Melvin” Sarasin, born 1898, son of Alfred & Mary (Boucher) Sarasin (Captain & left halfback)
• Floyd H. Aldred, born 1897, son of Wesley & Ada (Jubenville) Aldred (quarterback)

Coach, Tallcott

Assistant Coach, Hinds

Line:

• James I. Fairchild, born 1899, son of Lemuel & Marguerite (White) Fairchild (right end)
• William Theodore “Theo” Scott, born 1901, son of Dor & Anna (Richer) Scott (right tackle)
• Elmer W. Coblentz, born 1899, son of Allen & Emma (Jones) Coblentz (right guard)
• Stilwell F. Benjamin, born 1899, son of William & Cora (Langton) Benjamin (center)
• James H. Quick, born 1898, son of William & Mary (Doherty) Quick (left guard)
• Louis C. Repp, born 1897, son of Clinton & Annie (Bell) Repp (left tackle)
• Leroy John “Roy” Belt, born 1897, son of Louis & Violet (Ross) Belt (left end)

THE ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPH

It took several years of searching, but as it turned out, Boyne City’s own Russell C. Leavenworth took this original image, prior to his move to Lansing where his skill met with great fame. Today, an extensive collection of his work is housed in the Michigan State Archives in Lansing. The original that I was able to purchase and obtain for my personal collection was located at an antique photo and postcard show being held in Lansing about 10 years after the newspaper clipping was brought to my attention.

If you notice, the identities of the coaches have never been discovered. Anyone with information pertaining to these two gentlemen, or with further information on any of these team members or the event being photographed, please take a moment to use the e-mail address provided and share your knowledge. By working together, we guarantee that local history is not only preserved but remains at the forefront. 

Boyne Area News Briefs

SPUDS STORE CLOSING - Spuds Boyne owner Adam Graef has announced he is having a store closing sale with everything priced at 30% off. “I have enjoyed my time at the store but due to a new full time job, it has become too much to run and balance with life. Thanks to all of our loyal customers and the support of the Boyne community” Graef said in a Facebook post.

PARISH MISSION - Boyne Valley Catholic Community will host a Parish Mission led by Franciscan Friar Johnpaul Cafiero, a native of New York/New Jersey at St. Matthew's Church from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on October 20, 21, and 22. Father Johnpaul has doctorates in theology and psychology, and a Master’s Degree in Counseling. He is a teacher and retreat director, international preacher, counselor and teacher on both the high school and university levels, and the former Vocation Director for his Order. He currently is a Chaplain of the Illinois State Police, the Parma Ohio Police Department and Chaplain of Padua Franciscan High School in Parma, Ohio. All are welcome, and childcare is available. Flier with details.

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.

Obituaries

We are not aware of any Boyne area obituaries in the past week.

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The 15th annual Skitoberfest comes to Boyne Mountain this Saturday, October 5th.

MUSIC, ARTS, AND ENTERTAINMENT

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

BARREL BACK. 4069 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

> 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.

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

> LIVE MUSIC 7-10 p.m.

Thursdays - Adam and the Cabana Boys

Fridays - 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.

>LIVE MUSIC

Thursday, Oct. 3 - 40 Acres - Charlie Reager 7-10 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 4 - Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa - Jelly Roll Blues Band - 7-10 p.m.

Snowflake Lounge - DJ Tbone - 9-12 p.m.

>TRIVIA - Thursday, Oct. 3 - Trophy Room Pub and Pizzeria - 8-10 p.m.

>15th Annual Skitoberfest starts 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, 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, 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

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, 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.

Wednesdays - Open Mic Nights hosted by Nelson Olstrom, 6-9 p.m.

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