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June 12, 2025 | Issue #39 | Past issues

New market manager

Long-time vendor Suzanne Morrison, at left, welcomed newly named Boyne City Farmers Market Manager Julie McBee to her new position at Wednesday’s market in Veterans Park. The market is held from 8 a.m. to 12 noon every Wednesday and Saturday. McBee has lots of retail business experience from her past position at Lavender Hill Farm, and her family owns the BC Pizza restaurant in Charlevoix.

Inside this issue

• City Commission and boaters debate marina waitlist
• Performers listed for first Stroll on Friday
• It’s always a good time for business during Stroll
• BC Blaze to unveil summer robot for Stroll
• The benefits and challenges of artificial intelligence
• FERC decision due soon for Boyne River dam project
• Janssen sells The Wood Shop to former employee
• SBA grants disaster declaration request for ice storm
• Free plane rides for kids at BC Airport on Saturday
• Evangeline Township Board June 10 meeting summary
• Patrick McCleary on rapid growth around 1900
• News briefs and Municipal News
• Thanks to the donors who keep the news coming!
• Music and entertainment listings

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City Commission and boaters debate marina waitlist and management

By Jim Baumann, jim@boynecitizen.com 

Spirited discussion of Boyne City marina expenses and policies took up a significant portion of a near four-hour City Commission meeting on Tuesday. 

Discussion of the marina waitlist brought several speakers to the podium to give their points of view. The Commission also approved three separate last-minute construction additions and changes that were necessary to finish the $1.1 million project to repair and replace sections of the marina. The newly built D Dock opened June 3, and it is hoped that the C Dock closest to the marina office building will open by the end of this week or early next week. 

No changes were made to the marina waitlist policy, but those may be coming in the future. The Commission directed Interim City Manager John Matthews to give them a plan to gather community input on the marina, perhaps via “town hall” type meetings.

Mayor Tim Nemecek and Commissioners Marty Moody and Sandy Pritchard said they wanted to explore possible changes to the waitlist. They have previously  expressed a desire to possibly put time limits on how long boaters can hold onto their reserved boat slips. At present, they are kept for the life of the boater or until the boater gives up the slip. 

The marina’s large dock waitlist currently has 74 individuals. The person in the top position has been on the list since 2011. The small dock waitlist currently includes 9 individuals. The person in that top position has been on the list since 2023. When a slip becomes available, it is offered to the first person on the corresponding list. Each list requires a $30 initial fee and a $30 annual renewal fee. Individuals may join both lists but must pay fees for each.

Several boaters speaking at the meeting said they felt it would be unfair to change the policy after they had waited years to rise to the top of the list, paying annual fees along the way. 

Jeff Gaither, who is fifth on the large dock list, said, “The system seems to be working well. I’ve been on the list for 11 years, and you can tell by looking at me that once I get to the top of the list, I’m not going to be there very long.” He pointed out that marinas are mainly funded by boater registration fees, boater gas taxes, and slip rental fees. 

Jeff and Kari Streelman, who have made it to the top of the list and now pay for a seasonal boat slip, compiled a list of nine state-funded northern Michigan marinas that showed how Boyne City’s waitlist was not unusual. According to their list, waitlist totals vary from 60 in Charlevoix, and 72 in East Jordan, to 218 in Petoskey, 241 in Harbor Springs, 147 in Northport, and more than 800 in Elk Rapids.

Boyne City’s rates were in the top 10% statewide, since the marina fees are in Tier 1-plus, Streelman said, taking issue with Commissioner Marty Moody, who previously said Boyne City’s marina was “the cheapest in the state.”

Streelman said he talked to the harbormaster at each of the nine marinas and was told that none of the marinas have any type of term limits. “If you’ve been on the list for a number of years, changing to a lottery system is not appropriate,” Jeff Streelman said. 

Streelman said the marina could be marketed better to increase revenues. He said that when he and his wife left the marina in their boat for 10 days last year, they gave notice ahead of time, but their slip was not rented out to any transient boaters the entire time they were gone. A neighboring boater left for 14 days and their slip wasn’t rented out for the time they were gone, either, he said.

Commissioner Pritchard commented that “The city needs to do a better job of managing the marina. It needs to pay for itself.”

Moody admitted he had been mistaken with his “cheapest in the state” comment, but he said, “We mismanaged the marina for years. Our rates were way behind for some years, although they are not now.” 

Mayor Nemecek pointed out that he, Moody and Lasater were elected four years ago because voters were not happy about the previous City Commission’s marina management and expansion plans. “The 3,800 residents of the city have been subsidizing the marina,” and they aren’t happy about it, he said.

After hearing comments from boaters, Commissioner Bob Farell said he thought the waitlist policy worked well and, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. I’m all for moving forward without making changes to the reservation system.”

Farrell said the current commission has changed its budgeting and accounting method to be sure that “all costs that should be attributed to the marina are assigned to the marina, as they should have been all along.” 

In other business on Tuesday, the City Commission:

> Discussed the possibility, but decided not to rescind their May 29th decision to cut down a memorial willow tree in Veterans Park due to safety concerns. The Commission did ask city staff to look into the possibility of planting an “offspring” of the memorial tree in the same location, once the old tree is removed.

> Appointed local pilot Richard Wright as unpaid acting airport manager. 

> Awarded a contract to Macqueen Equipment of Lake Orion, Michigan, for the purchase of two mower and plow attachments for the city’s trackless municipal tractors for $48,737.

> Approved a contract renewal for the city’s water system “cross control connection program" from Hydro Corp of Troy, Michigan, for an amount not-to-exceed $13,691.25. The program is  conducted to ensure compliance with updated state environmental regulations.

Performers listed for first Stroll on Friday 

Stroll the Streets, downtown Boyne City’s signature summer event organized by Boyne City Main Street, will start its 12-week run from 6-9 p.m. this Friday, June 13, and continuing every Friday through Aug. 29. 

The Friends of the Boyne District Library will again be hosting their Stroll the Streets Kickoff event from 6-8 p.m. in the parking lot north of the library. The Friends host this outdoor event to ring in summer with carnival games and prizes, Summer Reading Program information, face painting, crafts, a used book sale, free popcorn, ice cream, sno-cones, and cotton candy. They’re promoting it as “free and fun stuff for all ages.”

Here is the lineup of performers for June 13:

• Charlie Whitthoeft at Pat O’Brien Real Estate
• Derailed at Coldwell Banker Real Estate
• Grayson Barton at Stiggs Brewery & Kitchen
• Jerry Douglas Face Painter at Boyne District Library Parking Lot
• M119 Band at Freshwater Art Gallery
• Rebecca Cameron Violassi at Ray and Lake Street
• Steel & Wood at Charlevoix State Bank
• Strings Attached at Boyne River Grill
• Timberline North Band at Muskrat Distilling
• Two Beats at Lynda’s Real Estate

Here is a printable PDF of the lineup of all performers for the first three weeks of Stroll the Streets - June 13, 20, and 27.

It’s always a good time for business during Stroll the Streets

By Jason Luneack, jluneack@boyne.k12.mi.us 

While there are a multitude of festivals and musical events held in the summer throughout northern Michigan, none can match the spirit of Stroll the Streets in Boyne City. This tradition dates back to its inception in 2003 and has only grown in popularity and vibrancy over the years. 

It started out as just a Friday night music program, but is now something most local businesses and patrons look forward to every summer. Citizens and visitors alike come for the music, the food, or the beautiful sunsets. They also soak up the atmosphere and as one local citizen claimed, “I’m always buying food or shopping in the stores on Friday nights because of the festive mood it puts me in.” 

Many local businesses are benefiting from the popularity of Stroll the Streets. Pat O’Brien and Associates hires their own musicians and have been Platinum Sponsors since the beginning. At times they have had over 100 people in front of their offices. O’Brien says, “Stroll the Streets is good for the soul.” It’s also a good time to meet new people and potential customers.

Ingrid Day, executive director of Boyne City Main Street, spoke of how this “Friday night tradition began as a way to entice folks into town to explore the local businesses.” And explore they have; spending the evening strolling, listening, enjoying dinner, buying many of the products Boyne businesses have to offer and finishing their night with the sun setting over beautiful Lake Charlevoix.

Stroll the Streets has had a profound impact on many businesses in the community. One example is Provisions Lounge. The introduction of the social district a few years ago has especially helped Provisions Lounge, with many “strollers” enjoying adult beverages while listening to music or exploring the streets. 

Provisions General Manager Harley Welsh has an outdoor bar ready to roll this year to make sure both the inside and outside patrons have an enjoyable dining experience. On a strolling night the lines were long waiting for drinks, stretching from the bar and into the street. “We would serve anywhere from 150-200 customers on Friday nights last year,” Welsh said.

Last year a new business called For Fun’s Sake had its soft opening on the first night of Stroll the Streets. With a fitting name and interactive displays throughout the store, it fits perfectly with the lively atmosphere. The following week the business doubled its inventory and this year there’s a new room full of children’s books and additional toys and games. Owner Brennen Wright believes, “Friday nights are my biggest source of word of mouth advertising.”

Boyne City Taproom owner Rich Bergmann says “I love the concept” of Stroll the Streets. “I love live music, and I love the traffic it brings to town.” The taproom books live music with Patrick Ryan and Adam and the Cabana Boys year-round, and Bergmann says the extra seating provided by having music and dining on their large outdoor patio is important to their bottom line. 

Not everything about the event is economically-driven. There are some motives that have evolved for different reasons. Take the venue behind Lynda’s Real Estate for instance. Marty Moody has continued to build a stage, new wings, and a pergola for their bands. Why? He said, “for the sake of fun.” As this tradition has evolved for over 20 years, so has the scene.

Many businesses use these nights to highlight new products, showcase their unique services, or just relish in the evening themselves. In a way, it’ s a throwback to when shopping was only done in brick and mortar stores. Shopping locally has had a direct effect on the beauty of Boyne City. Buildings are occupied, storefronts are decorated, and the streets are beautified. Especially on evenings when they're occupied with patrons, friends and family, and local musicians.

Brennen Wright at For Fun's Sake, says “Friday nights are my biggest source of word of mouth advertising.”

Blaze robotics team members working on Dimple, their new robot, are, from left, Zachary Ivie, Liam Tachoir, Braydon Colston, Alizebeth Lewis, and Coach Krale Schroeder. In the background is Assistant Coach Mrs. Clausen.

BC Blaze to unveil summer robot for Stroll

By Rusty Carpenter, russellcarpenter09@icloud.com

Rusty is a member of the Boyne City Blaze robotics team for Boyne City High School. 

Have you ever thought that those carnival ball toss games are just too easy for you? Well, then, come on down during Stroll The Streets on Friday to meet the Boyne City Blaze’s new robot, Dimples. The robotics team will be in downtown Boyne almost every other Friday for Stroll The Streets, starting on June 13, showing off their knowledge and pride. 

The Blaze team invites everyone to come to Sunset Park from 6 to 9 p.m. to say hi to the team, learn about what they do, and maybe if you're lucky, you can get the chance to drive the robot. The team will be there promoting their project in an effort to increase interest. 

Build lead Liam Tachoir says this about the team: “There are things I would have loved to do differently with it. But, part of being a team means that you're not the one making all the decisions. It's about having a team vote and everyone decides the course of action.” Tachoir says he’s glad that’s how it works. “That makes things a lot more inclusive for the members.”

Dimples the robot is meant to be engaging for all ages and encourages people to learn about the team and their craft. This year's robot is meant to be a mixture between cornhole and skeeball. It runs on tank treads, and has a fully functioning return system, so if you throw the ball into one of the holes on the robot, it will launch it back at you. 

While the robot is meant to be fun, team members say it definitely won't be easy to beat. Since it is on treads, they plan to move it side to side to make it more challenging for people to throw cornhole bean bags or skee balls into the holes. While Dimples might sound like a fun clown, he pulls no punches. Team members attest to his toughness. 

Here's what our code lead, Ben Ivie, thinks of our summer robot this year: “I think it is going to be a simple, fun, and interactive design that young members of our community will have fun interacting with. I also think it is going to be a good learning opportunity for members of our team who are fairly inexperienced, and even some of our older members.”

Boyne’s robotics team consists of 18 members and three coaches. They are eagerly recruiting new high school members and coaches, and their Spark Program allows 8th graders to join the team.

If you have any questions about the robotics team or what it takes to become a coach, contact head coach Missy Schroeder at mschroeder@boyne.k12.mi.us or just talk to her or others at Stroll The Streets. 

Liam Tachoir, at left, and Rusty Carpenter discuss the robotics team for an article Rusty is writing. 



Matthew Rose works on the face of Dimples, the summer robot.



School board hears the benefits and challenges of artificial intelligence

By Jamie Baumann, jamie@boynecitizen.com 

The Boyne City Public Schools Board heard a detailed presentation about artificial intelligence use in the high school at their regular meeting on Monday.

Teacher Kyle Maginity and Principal Adam Stefanski detailed the benefits and challenges of AI use. Maginity developed an interactive slide presentation with AI to show the board. It took her four minutes to download all the board meetings from the past year into NotebookLM in her Google classroom. 

NotebookLM is an AI-powered research and writing assistant that works best with sources that you upload into it. Then, Maginity used AI to create a visual map of all the material, a series of frequently asked questions and responses, and a cast of characters who were noted in the minutes. She could click on topics in the visual map and all the references in the minutes to the topics appeared. She could also click on meetings and see the topics covered in the meeting.

She described AI's impact on K-12 education as helping to quickly and easily personalize education for individual students. For example, a teacher could give AI text written at the 12th grade level and have it rewritten at a 4th grade level, if a student needed that. This would happen in under a minute. She noted that AI introduces innovative learning platforms and interactive content. It helps make administrative tasks more efficient, leaving teachers with more time to work with students. It also presents challenges, as schools need to develop new policies and procedures to maintain academic integrity.

Maginity explained that Boyne City High School wants to teach students to use AI appropriately as a tool, but also wants to be clear about what plagiarism is and limitations AI has. For example, AI sometimes "hallucinates," she said. "If you ask AI for 10 reasons for, and there are really only eight, AI will make something up to come up with 10, because you asked for 10."

Currently, some students use AI like other people use Google searches. The difference is when you do a Google search, you get a list of several sources, and you need to use Google search language. With AI, a student can speak conversationally, asking a question, and AI will come up with one beautifully worded answer, but you won't know the sources. Maginity wants students to be comfortable using AI appropriately in the workplace, but to be careful not to let AI substitute for the student's own critical thinking.

Some issues to be cognizant of while using AI in schools are: 1) How to bridge a digital divide, since not all students have equal access to AI tools, 2) How to protect student data when using AI, 3) How to prevent over-reliance on AI that could affect a student's own critical thinking ability, and 4) How to ensure that technology used in schools enhances the human connection with the teacher and doesn't replace a teacher. 

Maginity gave the example of ChatGPT when she spoke of student data privacy. When using ChatGPT, any information a user types in is not private. It is used for ChatGPT to learn from. However, Google's AI called Gemini does not share data that users type in and keeps it private.

Board President Zareena Koch asked how students were currently using AI. She wondered if teachers had seen much plagiarism in high school and middle school. The consensus of Middle School Principal Mike Wilson, Stefanski and Maginity was that students use AI all the time outside of school to find songs about certain topics, to create images and to write. They can even take a picture of a math problem and AI will solve it.

At both middle and high school there have been issues where students had AI write an entire paper. Stefanski said he just typed in a description of an assignment, and quickly got the exact same paper a student had turned in. But catching plagiarism isn't always that easy. Automated AI checkers aren't reliable, so the schools rely on the teacher's knowledge of a student's previous work, AI checkers, as well as trying to recreate the work. At the high school level, students may use grammar checkers, or have AI reword part of a paper for them. This use of AI would be even harder to determine.

Most plagiarism policies don't specifically mention AI, but the same principle applies. Boyne City High School is adding wording to the student handbook about using technology and the fact that plagiarism is cheating.

In addition, teachers will be given sample wording to put in their syllabi saying the default for the class is to not use AI, unless the teacher specifically says it is permissible for an assignment. Students will also be given a Classroom Stoplight Policy that shows red for independent learning, meaning AI is not to be used and will be considered cheating, Yellow means that for collaborative learning, AI can be used to assist creation of content. Students may use AI only with approval and guidance of the classroom teacher for specific tasks. Use of AI must always be transparent and cited as a source. Green means AI is the assignment. It is used to deepen or demonstrate understanding and teacher approval is required. Teachers are encouraged to be very clear when making assignments about the extent to which a student may or may not use AI.

Stefanski said that they want to empower students to use AI correctly.

In other business, the board was presented with administrative guidelines for the Sex Education Committee, and there was a brief budget update. Currently, there are many unknowns from the state, including not knowing the per pupil funding level for next year. By the budget meeting on June 23 at 6 p.m., it is expected that there will be a clearer picture of resources to be able to give a more accurate budget presentation.

The Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) scores for grades K-7 were presented to the board. In math, Superintendent Pat Little said the scores were "awesome." In math the district exceeded their growth projection in every grade level. In language arts, the district met their growth target in most grades, but fell short of the growth targets in fifth and sixth grades. "There were no surprises in language arts," Little said. The district staff went through a year-long process evaluating the current curriculm, as well as new ELA curricular materials. On April 17, the board adopted a new, fully articulated curriculum. Click here to see the NWEA scores report and charts. In eighth grade and high school, students take the PSAT and SAT tests..

The board set the sale price of the Building Trades home at $409,000. The student-built home is located at 541 Maddy Lane. If not sold after 10 days, the house will be listed by Lynda's Real Estate Service.

The board accepted the resignation of Special Education Teacher David Willson as he completed his 28th year of teaching for the district.

The board accepted donations from:

• Crystal Beckman and UAW Local #1402 - $250 to the elementary school field trip fund.
• Sunday Mixed Double League - $267 for the Boyne City Boys and Girls Bowling Program.
• The Pope Family - $250 to the Varsity Track and FIeld Program and $300 to the Varsity Wrestling Program.
• Kiwanis Club of Boyne City - $1,000 to Room 156 (student store and food pantry).
• The Dragonfly Foundation - $10,000 to Room 156.

The board set the sale price of the Building Trades home at $409,000. The student-built home is located at 541 Maddy Lane.



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The reservoir above the Boyne River Dam is within what is referred to as the "impoundment area."

FERC decision due soon for Boyne River dam project; U.S. Rep Bergman weighs in

By Jamie Baumann, jamie@boynecitizen.com 

A final decision from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) could come any time for Boyne USA's request for a new, multi-decade license to generate electricity at the Boyne River Hydroelectric Plant located near Dam Road. 

The license expired on January 21, 2022, and since then Boyne USA has operated the dam on annual temporary licenses as renovations to meet FERC's safety requirements were completed. (Previous articles on the Boyne River Dam relicensing process were in Boyne Citizen April 1, and May 3, and May 8 editions.)

The safety renovations have been completed, but there remain unresolved issues between Boyne USA and intervenors, those who have the right to comment on the dam through the official online process. 

Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR), Michigan Hydro Relicensing Commission (MHRC), and the Friends of the Boyne River (FoBR) have all said that Boyne USA should provide public access to the “impoundment area” upstream of the dam in addition to the downstream access they currently provided between the dam and Dam Road. 

The Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians (LTBB) has also expressed support for allowing tribal access to the impoundment area. As a general rule, FERC-licensed dams are public utilities that have been required to provide public access to impoundment areas.

On May 5, U. S. Representative Jack Bergman wrote to FERC inquiring about the timeline for a determination decision. He also supported the Boyne USA position that there be no public access granted to the impoundment area. 

Bergman wrote, "Boyne USA, Inc. has already made significant investments in maintaining trails and providing public access downstream for recreational fishing. As such, any additional public access conditions proposed by FERC - particularly those that would require access to the dam structure, impoundment, or upstream private lands - could introduce serious safety and liability concerns, as well as potential environmental disturbances. As FERC evaluates public input and considers any future licensing conditions, I would respectfully request that full and fair consideration be given to the unique private land context of this project, as well as the proactive steps already taken by Boyne USA, Inc. to provide reasonable public access while respecting private property rights and ensuring environmental integrity." Here is Bergman's letter.

FERC responded that a determination could come soon after a June 5 Government to Government Consultation virtual meeting between FERC and the Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians (LTBB). FERC declined to comment on the public access question, since this is a contested issue in an ongoing licensure process.

In other recent correspondence with FERC:

On April 25, Boyne USA wrote an explanation of high and low water levels noticed on March 25 and March 26, 2025. Here is the Boyne USA explanation.

On May 5, Archaeologist Michael Davis, representing LTBB, requested a Government to Government Consultation with FERC concerning a lack of information in the Boyne Resort relicensing application about erosion and mass soil movement on the downstream embankments from the dam. Davis wrote, "By limiting access to the impoundment and upstream waters of the Boyne River, LTBB treaty rights have been infringed upon for over 40 years. This is an issue that must be addressed by any potential future license of the Boyne River Hydroelectric Project."

Davis also expressed concern with "a trend of mismanagement of the dam over the past few years. Throughout the re-licensing period, the Boyne Hydroelectric Project has negatively impacted the Boyne River through several instances of high turbidity, as well as, a recent incident of withholding water despite the dam being ordered to operate in run-of-river mode. The recurrence of these issues has led to the further degradation of this important fishery for LTBB citizens seeking to exercise treaty rights." Here is LTBB's request letter and the rationale.

On May 5, Boyne USA submitted a 2024 Dam Safety Surveillance and Monitoring Report, a revised Dam Safety Surveillance and Monitoring plan, and an updated Emergency Action Plan.  

On May 5, FERC denied an October 24, 2024 request by the Miller Van Winkle Chapter of Trout Unlimited to become a late intervenor, even though FoBR had written to support the late intervenor request. 

On May 14, Boyne USA contested the recent applications by the City of Boyne City and Charlevoix County Office of Emergency Management to become late intervenors in the process, because the deadline for comments was January 23, 2021. They said that though FERC had the authority to add late intervenors, the interests of the City of Boyne City and Charlevoix County Office of Emergency Management were adequately addressed by two intervenors - MHRC and MDNR.

On May 15, MHRC wrote a response to the Boyne USA opposition to adding the two late intervenors, stating: "Given the dam safety issues raised by both parties and the Coalition’s stated mission, it is the Coalition’s position that it does not represent Charlevoix County Emergency Services or the City of Boyne City’s interests in the Boyne Hydropower relicensing proceedings, and the Coalition objects to any assertion by Boyne USA’s agent (Kuhn Rogers PLC) that it does. The Coalition also requests that the Commission grant late Interventions to Charlevoix County Emergency Services and the City of Boyne City so that their respective interests may be adequately represented." Here is MHRC's response to Boyne USA. 

On May 15, Boyne USA responded to the letter from LTBB requesting permission to participate in any Government to Government meeting set up between FERC and LTBB. Boyne USA said that "recent data demonstrates that there is a benefit to fish habitat by minimizing sedimentation impacts, moderating flow and turbidity, and creating a barrier from invasive, predatory, and non-native fish species." Boyne USA further stated that, "Overall, the most detrimental factor to the health of the river’s streambed stability and streambank erosion is public access." Boyne USA reports recommendations given by Exemplar Technical Services LLC (ETS) when they performed a Streambank Stability Assessment. Here is Boyne USA's response to LTBB.

On May 21, FERC sent a meeting notice of a virtual meeting Government to Government meeting to be held June 5 between FERC and LTBB. Other stakeholders could attend the meeting, but not participate in the discussion. 

On May 30, Adam Kennedy, representing FoBR supported the addition of the City of Boyne City and the Charlevoix County Office of Emergency Management as intervenors, because Boyne USA in the relicensing process had not discussed their mitigation of a safety issue that caused Consumers Power to sell the dam for $1 in 1963 with a restrictive covenant stating that the dam would not be used to generate electricity in perpetuity. Thus, the City of Boyne City and the Charlevoix County Emergency Management Office could not have been that an issue existed by following the process and should be able to represent their constituents during the process. Here is the letter of support from FoBR.

On May 30, Adam Kennedy representing FoBR submitted a document recommending that FERC deny the license to Boyne USA, because the dam is being operated as a private entity rather than a public utility. Boyne has not indicated a willingness to allow public access to the impoundment area and plans to develop the land. Boyne USA by generating electricity at the dam infringes on public riparian rights and, according to Kennedy's letter, it is illegal to infringe on any public rights without being subject to Michigan eminent domain law, which requires public access as mitigation. Eminent domain cannot be used for solely private purposes. Here is FoBRs full recommendation and reasoning.

On June 5, FERC and LTBB held a virtual Government to Government meeting. Minutes of the meeting have not yet been made public. 

On June 11, FERC determined that neither the City of Boyne City nor the Charlevoix County Office of Emergency Management would be added as late intervenors. “The City and Charlevoix OEM failed to demonstrate that good cause exists to grant the motions to intervene out of time. The Commission has previously explained that an entity cannot “sleep on its rights” and then seek untimely intervention. Therefore, the late motions to intervene are denied. In any event, the Commission considered the relicensing issues raised in the City’s and Charlevoix OEM’s comments in the Environmental Assessment issued on June 1, 2022.” 

Bruce Janssen, center, with new owners Amanda and Darren Looze.

Janssen sells The Wood Shop to former employee; New name is Stonefly Signs

By Jamie Baumann, jamie@boynecitizen.com 

After 50 years in business, The Wood Shop, owned by Bruce Janssen, will be getting a new owner and a new name - Stonefly Signs. Janssen has sold the business to local residents Darren and Amanda Looze. Though there will be new owners and a new name, the couple is committed to ensuring Janssen's legacy for quality, dimensional design, great customer service and client relationships. The Wood Shop had been the oldest sole proprietorship in Boyne City.

The new owners chose the name “Stonefly” because stoneflies are found in freshwater and serve as indicators of clean, well-oxygenated ecosystems. Given the abundance and importance of freshwater in Northern Michigan - especially with the business located just across from the Boyne River - it felt like a fitting choice. As enthusiastic environmentalists, Darren and Amanda wanted a name that honored the natural beauty of the area, reflected the ecological significance of the Boyne River, and paid tribute to the history and character of Boyne City.

Darren began working at The Wood Shop while attending high school and North Central Michigan College, spending five years there before moving to California. He later joined the Air Force and, while stationed in England, met fellow service member Amanda. During his early years at the shop, Darren formed a close bond with Bruce Janssen and under his mentorship a connection was made that continued even as Darren's life took him around the world. 

"Whenever I came home, I’d check in with Bruce to see what was going on. We would talk about his interest in selling the shop, and I loved the idea of taking over, but we were always living in another part of the country, so it didn’t seem like our timelines were ever going to line up," Darren said.

Darren and Amanda both earned degrees in mechanical engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder. Darren began his career in prosthetic engineering before moving on to Collins Aerospace. The couple returned to Boyne City in 2023, with Darren continuing to work remotely for Collins, until he eventually stepped away to dedicate himself full-time to Stonefly Signs, officially taking over on May 1. Darren has a passion for woodworking and is excited to be returning to the sign business.

The Wood Shop carries a proud legacy across Northern Michigan, with Janssen’s signs elevating businesses not only in Boyne City, Petoskey and Harbor Springs, but also in communities throughout the region and extending to towns and cities across the entire state. Here is a portfolio of work from The Wood Shop. 

“Northwestern Michigan downtowns are known for their beauty,” Janssen said. “This is not only a function of good architecture and zoning laws and beautiful streetscape, but the signage has to enhance the business. It’s been our goal to make signs fit those streetscapes.”

Janssen continued, "I had other opportunities to sell the business, but I kept waiting for the right person who could continue our legacy as a sole proprietorship, locally-owned business making dimensional signs. When Darren asked me if I wanted to sell, I said I would, because I know Darren and Amanda are a great fit for the business and the community." 

Darren pointed out that he was lucky to inherit a strong team of employees who have worked for Janssen for many years and know the business. The team includes Kevin Coon, who has worked there for 25 years; Tim Shulick, 17 years; and Chandler Roberts, 15 years.

Darren mentioned how happy he is to be living back in his hometown, and now he and Amanda are raising their daughter, age 5, and son, age 3. “We feel lucky to live in such a beautiful place. We are so glad we were able to move back and be part of this wonderful community,” Darren said. In addition to running Stonefly Signs, they manage other small businesses, including Head North Outdoors, which offers camper van rentals, and Peak & Creek Handcrafts, a custom quilting business.

"We truly value what Bruce and Jodie have built, and it is important to us to maintain that legacy," Darren said.

With his newly acquired free time, Bruce plans to be in the shop mentoring and doing design work for the new owners. He also plans to travel and stay busy working on his house project.

> Stonefly signs is located at 111 N. East Street, Boyne City.  Phone: (231) 582-9835. Email: team@stoneflysigns.com.

SBA grants disaster declaration request for northern Michigan counties impacted by ice storm 

Congressman Jack Bergman, Senator Gary Peters, Senator Elissa Slotkin, and Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced Wednesday, June 11, that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has granted an administrative disaster declaration for Cheboygan County and the contiguous counties of Charlevoix, Emmet, Mackinac, Montmorency, Otsego, and Presque Isle, which unlocks financial assistance to repair or replace property damaged by the historic ice storms.  

The SBA disaster assistance program makes low-interest loans available to residents, businesses, and non-profits affected by the historic ice storm that knocked out power and communications and left hundreds of miles of roads blocked by fallen trees and debris. 

“This is a meaningful step forward for Northern Michigan and the U.P. The SBA’s approval means families and small businesses can now access low-interest loans to help recover from the damage caused by this historic ice storm,” said Congressman Bergman. 

“Northern Michigan was hit hard by this historic ice storm, but we are strong, and we will rebuild together,” said Governor Whitmer. “Every step of the way, we’re working side by side with local leaders and federal partners to deliver real relief, and this SBA declaration will help us get communities and small businesses back on their feet.” 

The SBA will establish Disaster Loan Outreach Centers in the impacted areas for one-on-one assistance. Loan applications are also available online or by mail. For additional information on low-interest SBA loans or the application process, visit the MySBA Loan Portal or call 1-800-659-2955.

> Full press release.

Free plane rides for kids at BC Airport on Saturday

If your child is interested in flying, the Boyne City Municipal Airport is the place to be on Saturday morning, June 14. Free Young Eagles airplane rides will be offered from 9 a.m. to noon for students ages 8 to 17 to learn about flying and general aviation. 

Parents are asked to register their children online so the organizers can get an accurate count of participants. The program is offered through EAA Chapter 1087. The airport is located at 1048 East Main Street. In case of inclement weather, this event will be canceled and will not be rescheduled. 

The pilots who participate in the Young Eagles program are local members of EAA who are volunteering their time and aircraft to make these flights possible. Each Young Eagles pilot is certificated with the Federal Aviation Administration or Transport Canada. Flights are conducted according to federal regulations, and no aerobatic maneuvers will be performed. All pilots complete youth protection training and are vetted via a background check.

The pilot will explain what your child will see and do. This may include explaining how airplanes work, looking at an aeronautical chart (or map), and describing the interior of the airplane, including the instrument panel. Then comes the fun part: time to go flying.

What will the flight be like? Young Eagles will spend about 15 to 20 minutes in the air and experience the awesome feeling of flight that many people only dream about. Many people remember this experience for the rest of their lives. For more information, call Rod at 231-675-0393.

Evangeline Township Board June 10 meeting summary

The Evangeline Township Board held its regular board meeting on June 10. Here is a summary provided by the township:

• Estimates for ice storm clean-up have been submitted to the County Emergency Manager, for FEMA reimbursement if the President declares an emergency. There is still work to be done. Some ice storm tree work has been done at the cemetery, and there is more yet to do.
• Park and Pak clean up on June 7 at the Town Hall was well attended, with 91 township residents participating. The event was well run, with good flow. 
• If you are interested in serving on a township committee, please see the application form on the website. 
• Dust control will be accomplished in the next week or two. 
• Summer property tax bills will be mailed June 30.
• The 2024 Charlevoix County Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan was passed. This is necessary for the township to be eligible for FEMA grant funding.
• The next Township Board meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 8.
• Township website.

> Editor’s note: The Boyne Citizen has contacted other Boyne area townships and asked them to provide similar summaries of their board meetings and other news. Contact Editor Jim Baumann with questions or news items - jim@boynecitizen.com or 231-675-8793.

Boyne Area News Briefs

EUCHRE TOURNAMENT - Boyne City PirateFest will be having a euchre tournament Thursday, June 19, at the Peninsula Park Event Center from 6-9pm. This will be single player style with each player rotating with new partners each game. The goal is to lock in 48 players, raise funds for PirateFest 2025 and have a great night of playing cards with fellow euchre lovers. Preregistration is preferred for $15. This is helpful for head counts, score sheets and tables; walk-ins will be an additional $5. 1st place - $250 sponsored by Duncan Studio, 2nd place - $150 sponsored by Tiffany George Real Estate - Berkshire Hathaway, 3rd place - $100 sponsored by Central Drug Store. 

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

• Wednesday, June 25, 10:00 – 11:15 a.m., Frog Fun (ages 3-6), Spring Lake Park.
• Thursday, June 26, 1pm. Life on a Lonely Shore: the History of the Vermilion Point Life Saving Station, Voorhies Hall, Bay View.
• Thursday, June 26, 10am. Hike & Bike the Melvin Melvin Family Hiking & Biking Trails, Topinabee.
• Friday, June 27, 1pm, Dragonfly Walk, Don & Eileen Klein Nature Trail.

> Details on all June-July field trips.

HAZARDOUS WASTE - The annual spring Household Hazardous Waste Event for Charlevoix County residents will be held June 13 and 14. The spring event is held near Charlevoix, and the fall event is held in September in Boyne City. The Charlevoix County Recycling Department will begin accepting phone reservations by calling 231-547-0080 starting Monday, June 9 through Friday, June 13 between 8am-3pm. You can also schedule an appointment online by using a link located on the recycling website. Latex paint is not hazardous and can be disposed of by pouring the paint onto cardboard and letting it dry. The cardboard and paint is now able to be disposed of in the garbage. The paint can is recyclable and can be put in any recycling container. Do not fill cans with sand/litter to absorb the paint.

BOYNE AREA SENIOR CENTER is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and serves daily lunches from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For seniors ages 60+, the donation is $3, for ages 59 and under, $8, and for children 12 and under, $6. Here is the June lunch menu, and the June activity calendar.

PIE SALE PRE-ORDERS - The Boyne Valley Garden Club holds a pie sale on July 4 at the Pavilion in Veterans Memorial Park. New this year, pies can be pre-ordered between June 1-22. Visit the Garden Club's website, www.boynevalleygardenclub.com, to place your order. On July 4, you can simply visit the Pavilion between 9 am-noon and your order will be ready for pickup. Email boynevalleygardenclub@gmail.com with any questions.

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

4TH OF JULY

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

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

> FIREWORKS FUNDRAISER - BC Pizza of Boyne City will host a fundraiser to support the 4th of July fireworks from 4-9 p.m. Wednesday, June 18. All proceeds from that time will be donated to the 4th of July Committee for this year's fireworks show.



City of Boyne City Municipal News

City Commission petitions due July 22

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

Key Steps for the Nomination Process:

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

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

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

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

Thank you for your understanding,

Jessica Puroll, City Clerk/Treasurer

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

Now accepting applications for Boyne City manager

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

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

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

> City Commission's next regular meeting is at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 10. Agenda page.

Obituaries

We are not aware of any local obituaries this week.

Taken c1903, this photograph shows South Park Street - the newly built home of Rev. & Mrs. A. R. Keillor is visible at the top of the hill, situated at what is today 127 East Cedar Street. This would be the white home furthest to the upper left corner. The vacant lot visible in the foreground is the future site of the First Presbyterian Church, which would not be erected until several years later. Photograph courtesy of the Charlevoix County History Preservation Society’s Bob Morgridge Collection.  

THROUGH THE HISTORIAN'S LENS

The rapid growth of Boyne City around 1900

By Patrick McCleary, Throughthehistorianslens@gmail.com

The Charlevoix County History Preservation Society

At the turn of the last century, Boyne was most often referred to as a town.  However, as calendar pages began to reflect 1900, Boyne began to experience very rapid growth.  Industry was booming, workers and their families were pouring into town, all seeing the economic advantages that Boyne had to offer.  There are several ways to measure the growth and development of a town. One being to compare the building activity taking place over several consecutive years.  If the number of new houses being erected grows gradually less year after year, it was safely assumed that the village or town in question was experiencing a corresponding decline in both industry and residency.  On the other hand, if homes and business establishments were rapidly springing up across the landscape, it was generally safe to conclude that such a town might reasonably aspire to the title of “city” in the not-too-distant future.  

As Boyne industries grew and flourished, the building of new homes and store buildings increased dramatically.  According to one report, dated July 1902, more than 60 new homes were being erected across the Boyne landscape! This listing did not include industries such as the tannery or the chemical plant or any of the residential homes being built just outside of the “corporation limits.” Included among those numbers, six of new homes were being erected on Cedar Street alone - one of which was located at what is today 127 East Cedar Street, pictured below.  

Take a step back in time and read the history of one of Boyne City’s early homes. Located at 127 E. Cedar Street and built in 1902, the home of Rev. Alexander R. & Emma J. (Pearson) Keillor. 

REVEREND & MRS. KEILLOR

Alexander R. Keillor was born on February 9, 1854 at Iona, Ontario, Canada, the son of Horatio N. and Mary (Malcolm) Keillor.  He was one of ten siblings.  On July 4, 1880, Rev. Keillor and Miss. Emma Jane Pearson were married in the bride’s hometown of Woodstock, Michigan. The daughter of David and Jane (Pickering) Pearson, she was one of nine siblings.  Rev. Keillor had come to the United States with his parents at the age of 14.  Arriving in Michigan by boat, the family had then traveled by horseback to their homestead at Pleasonton, Michigan. He went to college and entered the ministry of the Methodist Episcopal church while yet a young man.  

Rev. Alexander R. Keillor and wife, Emma (Pearson) Keillor taken at Lake Odessa, Michigan. Photograph courtesy of the Weston Family Collection, Newton, Iowa.

The Keillors served several pastorates prior to coming to Boyne City in 1897, when Rev. Keillor became the pastor at the local United Methodist Church. He served in this capacity for six years, during which time the first permanent Methodist Parsonage was built.  It was located next to the church on South Park Street. In 1902, the Keillors left Boyne and spent nearly a year at Frankfort, during which time the minister’s health failed to the point that he was forced to retire. The couple returned to Boyne City in late 1903 after the completion of their home on the corner of East Cedar and South Park Streets. 

The early Boyne City United Methodist Church and parsonage located on South Park Street. It is thought that one of the women standing in front of the parsonage building is Emma (Pearson) Keillor, wife of then Pastor, Rev. Alexander R. Keillor. Photograph courtesy of the Patrick McCleary collection. 

At the age of 67, Rev. Keillor passed away in his home on July 20, 1921, after which time Mrs. Keillor remained in residence. She continued to be involved with the local church and a variety of Christian endeavors and community activities. On August 13, 1935, she fell in her home and was not discovered until the following morning when she was found by the mailman. Local accounts make note that “while in an immense pain, she bore her burden stoically until discovered - even then warmly greeting the mailman upon his arrival.” She was then taken to Petoskey where an x-ray determined that she had fractured her hip in the fall. Her overall health immediately went into decline, and on September 4th, she passed away in the hospital. The Keillors had no children and given their age, few survivors at the time of Mrs. Keillor’s passing. Both are interred at Pleasonton Centre Cemetery in Manistee County. 

Rev. Alexander R. Keillor and wife, Emma (Pearson) Keillor. 

Photograph Courtesy of the United Methodist Church Collection, Boyne City. 

Rev. Alexander R. Keillor and wife, Emma (Pearson) Keillor. As with most early Methodist ministers, Rev. Keillor was a Circuit Rider - always very fond of the horse which took him on his travels. Photograph courtesy of the Weston Family Collection, Newton, Iowa.

> Patrick McCleary is a Certified Genealogist affiliated with the Charlevoix County History Preservation Society (CCHPS), 12555 Taylor Road, Charlevoix, MI 49720. The CCHPS promotes the understanding and appreciation of the heritage of the people of Charlevoix County and its townships by seeking out, collecting, preserving, and interpreting artifacts of historical and cultural significance. For further information, contact Patrick by email: Throughthehistorianslens@gmail.com.

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2025 Donors

This week's new donors are listed in bold.

Founding Donor $5000+

Charlevoix County Community Foundation

The Hill Donors

$1000 - $4999

Kirk and Lynne Jabara

Cortright Family Community Fund

Avalanche Donors

$500 to $999

Stowe Family Fund

Chris and Frank Carleton

Lynne Ross

Bud and Nancy Shear

Lake Charlevoix Donors

$100 to $499

Bekah Rutz and David Osterhouse

Karen Colburn

Monica Peck

Karen S. Mertz

Betsy and Steve Schnell

Gary Coffer

Robin Stanley

Brett Binkley

Andy Schmittdiel

Gow Litzenburger

Ken Schrader

Terry and Marilyn Neilsen

Leslie Neilson

Lawrence Organek

Kyle Roberts

Gregg and Dee Smith

Ward Collins

Jo Ellen Rudolph

Gayle Harbaugh

Kristine Brehm

Christine A. Judd

Kevin and Marci Lavin

John Hoffman

Glen Catt

Beverly Neville

Jim and Kathe Carter

Penny Hardy

Jeanine Larsen

Cindy and Bill Binder

Richard Wright

Bill Aten

Jo and Ron Danczak

Marilyn A. and Jock Rader

Marcia and Howard Newkirk

Velma and Wes Dilworth

Gail and Ron Van Horn

The Frykberg Family

Tom Schraw and Pam Cislo

Richard M. Hodgson II

Miriam Hollar

Don Ryde

Catherine Bowers

Carl and Sally VanDomelen

Nord and Pat Schroeder

The Tosch Family

Jodie Adams and Bruce Janssen

Carol Ross

Roger and Pat Jacobson

The Tripp Family

John and Jan Bennish

Steve and Carole Drake

Caren Peltier

Al and Susan Newville

Linda Knibbs

Donald and Laurie Owen

Judith Gardner

Linda Burnham

Cynthia Boal-Janssens

Ann Knutsen

Dawn Ebersole

Yvonne Looze

Heaton Veterinary Hospital

John Princing

Jeff and Kari Streelman

Mike Sheean

Julie Hermann

Lynn Smith

Cynthia Tonkavich

Bruce Krauskopf

Ashley Cousens

Bill and Barb Bryant

Dean and Fran Solomon

Scott and Jane MacKenzie

Meryl and Louis Hankey

Kevin and Diane Krenn

Randy Parker

Mark and Pam Mathisen

John and Jane Rozycki

Jane Burger

Craig and Terri Reynolds

Matthew Blandford

Jane Stieber Amato and Tony Amato

Richard Paul

Nancy McKinstry

Leon W. and Wendy J. Stadt

G Damman

Sunset Beach Donors

$60- $99

Linda Larsen

Jack Laurent

Annabelle Hay

Kecia Freed

Kirk Kujawski

Vera Post

Polly Stillson

William Conklin

Marilyn Cousineau

Rebecca Miller

JoEllen Rudolph

Lynn Hall

Hylon Heaton III

Cheryl J. Leach

Julie Haase

David J. Graham

Julie Tokar

James Graves

Ken Allen

Clarence Rivette

Pat and Emil Nelson

"Friends of the Boyne Citizen"

Wirt-Rivette Group & MOXIE Development

Terry and Betty Desmond

Kathy Breedlove

Louis Califf

Paige Crim

Linda Wallace

Eleanor West

Bill and Dee Kelly

Dana Lorian and Ryan Hoenicke

Sharon Kemp

John Betts

Capt. Bob Goodenough

John Nantau

Aaron Nemec

Rob Stout

Monica Ross

Peninsula Beach Donors 

$5 to $59

Deborah Schira

Sheri Rhoads

Joel Epstein

Brian and Emily Tappan

Elizabeth Brett

Cheryl Alger

Carole Shane and Michael Shell

Lucy Hartlove

Mitchell and Carly Klooster

Michelle Archer

Rebekah Rutz

Josephine Roberts

Kathleen Warner

Kathy Fruge

Rodger and Janet Smith

Mark Christensen

Janice Salisbury

Jim Nielsen

Lynne Johnson

Richard and Gayle Bouters

John Miett

Alex Dailey

Ron Pool

Babette Stenuis Stolz

William H. Gilbert

Mary Jean Larsen

Jeanine A. Larsen

Nancy Newman

Clark and Jill Vellis

Candy and Bob Greene

Marc Ressler

Ken and Nancy Visser

Philip Conklin

Bob and Bedonna Perish

Steve and Erin Zucker

Don Kaegi

Karen Jarema

Zachary Shalz

Jenell Kelsey Pawlus - A Storage Closet

David Mengebier

2024 Donors are now listed on our website.

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.

> Live music 6-9 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays with music and trivia on Thursdays.

Mondays - Sean Bielby

Tuesdays - Lara Fullford

Wednesdays - Pete Kehoe

Thursdays - Holly Keller

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, June 17 - Yankee Station

Tuesday, June 24 - Two Beats

Tuesday, July 1 - Spur the Moment

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

> Upcoming classes and exhibits:

• Slow Stich a Garden - July 8
• Unique Alcohol Ink Jewelry – July 23 
• Peace, Love & Philanthropy - Dinner & Live Auction - August 21.
• See all upcoming classes here.

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

> Open Wednesdays and Saturdays 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

> LIVE MUSIC:

Saturday, June 14 - Nick Veine

Wednesday, June 18 - Melissa Welke

Saturday, June 21 - John Richard Paul

Wednesday, June 25 - Laura Thurston

Saturday, June 28 - Alex Teller

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

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

> SINGO BINGO - Wednesdays at 7 p.m.

> LIVE MUSIC at 7 p.m.

Thursdays - Adam and the Cabana Boys

Fridays & Saturdays - Patrick Ryan

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, June 13 - Chris Calleja (4-7)

Saturday, June 14 - Chase & Allie (2-6)

Friday, June 20 - Yankee Station (4-7)

Saturday, June 21 - Chris Calleja (2-6)

Friday, June 27 - Nelson Olstrom (4-7)

Saturday, June 28 - Michelle Chenard (2-6)

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

> LIVE MUSIC, 7-10 p.m.

Friday, June 13 - Sean Bielby

Saturday, June 14 - Peter Jensen

Friday, June 20 - Chris Calleja

Saturday, June 21 - Pete Kehoe

Friday, June 27 - Pete Kehoe

Saturday, June 28 - Keith Scott

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

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

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

SUMMER/FALL CONCERT SERIES:

June 13 - Deana Carter

June 21 - Get Loud Entertainment Presents: Infinity

June 27 - The Broadway Tenors

June 29 - Comedian Dustin Nickerson

July 5 - Get Loud Entertainment Presents: Lonestar

July 12 - 2025 Gala, Disco Paradise featuring KC and The Sunshine Band

July 20 - An Evening with Lyle Lovett and his Large Band

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

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

> TRIVIA NIGHT - Wednesdays at 7 p.m. through June.

LAVENDER HILL FARM - will kick off its 2025 season with Barnaby Bright on Saturday, June 21st. This event will also feature Local Ground music by The North Carolines. Stillhouse Junkies will take the main stage the following weekend on Saturday, June 28th with a pre-show performance by Local Ground musicians Steel & Wood. Details and tickets.

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

Food service starts March 31. Hours will be Monday-Thursday 4-8 and Friday 4-9. Here is the Muskrat Munchies Menu, created by Katie Willis.

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

> LIVE MUSIC:

Friday, June 13 - Timberline North, 6-9 p.m.

Friday, June 20 - SAXU4IA, , 6-9 p.m.

Friday, June 27 - Eric Jaqua, 6-9 p.m.

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

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

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

> July 2 and the first Wednesday of the month - Open Mic Nights hosted by Nelson Olstrom, 6-9 p.m.

> June 14 and the second Saturday of the month - Karaoke with DJ T-Bone Thompson from 8-11 p.m.

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