October 10, 2024 | Issue #6

BC- Charlevoix Trail finally nears completion

After a a retaining wall collapsed and caused a six-week delay, construction of the third phase of the Boyne City to Charlevoix non-motorized trail is finally nearing completion. See our story below.

Inside this issue:

• City Planning Director McPherson to retire
• BC-Charlevoix non-motorized trail back on track
• Prosecutor cracks down on campaign sign thefts
• School board incumbents running unopposed
• Morgan-Shaw is a perfect fit for some students
• City honors retiring police officer Kyle Smith
• Parade, Trunk or Treat, Trunk & Read + more for Halloween
• Boyne Appétit! restaurant specials start Monday
• Patrick McCleary history: The tale of Enrique Beeman
• Thanks to 150 donors who helped get us started!
• Music and entertainment listings
• Obituaries

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City planning director to retire; Commission puts the brakes on free tree plantings 

Scott McPherson

McPherson will work until the end of the year, and Cain said the city will soon be advertising the opening. There is also an opening for an assistant planner position.  

The City Commission tabled a recommendation by Director of Public Works and Utilities Doug Varney to award a contract to Robinson’s Landscaping and Nursery for $25,225 to purchase and plant 52 trees. These trees are in the city-owned public right of way in front of homes or businesses, and they have been requested by 26 property owners. The requests range from one to five trees per property.

The Commission tabled the recommendation because they felt that the requests should be limited to one or two trees per property - three commissioners wanted a limit of one, and two commissioners wanted a limit of two. They also want more input from the Parks and Recreation Commission’s Tree Advisory Committee. It is expected that this issue will return to the City Commission for further consideration, perhaps at the October 22nd meeting at 12 noon. 

In other action Tuesday, the Commission:

> Approved a recommendation from Police Chief Kevin Spate to purchase eight body cameras from Axon for $21,743.54, with $16,000 of the funds coming from a Small Rural Tribal grant. The department’s current cameras are seven years old. The purchase price includes software to facilitate sending videos to the County Prosecutor’s Office for possible use in legal proceedings. 

> Approved a recommendation from Director of Public Works and Utilities Doug Varney to purchase an MT7 Trackless Tractor from Bell Equipment for $173,511. The tractor will be used for mowing in the summer and snow plowing in the winter. 

> Held a public hearing for vacating streets and alleys on city-owned property in the Community Garden area of Ridge, Court and Addis Streets to make way for possible multi-family housing the city has been pursuing in that area. The Community Garden would be relocated to Boice Street near the city airport.

> Approved the second reading of a Zoning Ordinance Map Amendment to zone city-owned parcels on Robinson and Court street to Multi-Family Residential District.

> Declared October 6-12 as Fire Prevention Week with a theme of "Smoke Alarms: Make Them Work for You," urging all citizens of Boyne City to make sure their homes have working smoke alarms and to support the many public safety activities and efforts of Boyne City Fire Department.

“Air tag” helps cops find 72 stolen campaign signs; Suspect’s aunt offered $10 per sign

Two press releases from Charlevoix County Prosecutor Kit Tholen: 

An adjacent county has been investigating several thefts of stolen political campaign signs. After reporting one of these thefts a homeowner placed an Apple “AirTag” into a replacement sign and a camera was installed over the area of the sign. That sign with the AirTag was then stolen on October 7th and the AirTag was tracked to a residence in Charlevoix County on October 8th. 

Police executed a search warrant at that residence and found 72 political campaign signs within that home - all advocating for the same presidential candidate. The resident of that home was found to drive a vehicle that matches a vehicle shown on camera stealing the campaign sign. The resident, a 27-year-old Charlevoix man, was arrested and taken to the adjacent county’s jail on larceny charges; he has also been charged in Charlevoix County with concealing stolen property.

While police were at the Charlevoix County residence where the signs were found, the aunt of the 27-year-old man showed up. She was interviewed by police and stated that she had told the man that she would pay him $10 for each sign he took that belonged to the presidential candidate. She claimed that this was a “joke.” Information regarding this offer was passed on to the county where the offer occurred.

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WOMAN CHARGED - On September 6, 2024 a Charlevoix County resident witnessed a woman taking political campaign signs off of a property near the village of Walloon Lake. This witness contacted police, the woman was identified, the political campaign signs were recovered, and the woman has been charged with Larceny. The woman is scheduled for arraignment in the 90th District Court on October 18th. 

The campaign signs that were recovered belong to a candidate for President, a candidate for the United States Senate, a candidate for Charlevoix County Register of Deeds, a candidate for Emmet County Clerk, and a candidate for the Michigan House of Representatives.

Speaking on the matter, Prosecutor Kit Tholen reiterated that the defendant is innocent until proven guilty. On the charges, he stated “candidates for these positions and their supporters spend a large amount of money and time to put up signs. These charges may signify only a small dollar amount in value but the theft of campaign signs is contrary to democracy and must be addressed by the courts.”

Here's where phase 3 of the Boyne City-Charlevoix trail ends and crosses the road, just east of the village of Horton Bay.

After six-week delay, retaining walls are rebuilt and trail to Horton Bay nears completion

After a six-week delay, construction of the third phase of the Boyne City to Charlevoix non-motorized trail is nearing completion. A ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for August 27th was canceled when one of the retaining walls along the trail collapsed. 

County Planning Director Kiersten Stark said further investigation revealed that four of the six retaining walls were not built according to engineering plans and had to be redone, but they are now rebuilt. Because of this, the concrete installation had to be rescheduled, which proved to be a challenge. The good news is that the concrete installation is being done this week.” 

Stark said remaining items that need to be completed include “installing fencing along the retaining walls, placement of two park benches, permanent signage, and pavement markings. Hopefully, the trail will be completed this fall. I’m trying to confirm the new completion date with the project engineer. Once the trail is completed, the ribbon-cutting ceremony will be rescheduled.”

This third phase was delayed by COVID-19 and resulting cost increases and will extend the southern leg by 2.36 miles, running north to the village of Horton Bay. 

Phase 3 begins at the completed Phase 1 of the trail at N. Springwater Beach Road (the Evangeline/Bay Township line) and continues within the right-of-way on the Lake Charlevoix side of Boyne City Road through Bay Township. Just east of the Village of Horton Bay, the trail crosses the road and connects to the paved wide shoulder of the road through the village, where the speed limit: is 35 mph. The trail will utilize the shoulder of the road due to the close proximity of homes to the road.

Brent Bolin, Top of Michigan Trails Council Executive Director., was quoted in the Hayes Township newsletter in September 2023, saying: “Charlevoix County staff and the Trails Council have continuously worked on the Boyne City-Charlevoix Trail, but Phase 3 was extensively drawn out by the pandemic, and we are only now seeing that section come to fruition. The Phase 3 delays pushed Phases 4 and 5 to the back burner.”

“But with Phase 3 back on track we are turning our attention to the final phases and are looking for ways to accelerate the last two segments," Bolin said. “The Trail Team and county staff each came up with the idea to bundle the final two phases together to save time and money, and with that alignment the Charlevoix County Commission has budgeted $200,000 for engineering services in fiscal year 2024.”

The first phase, a little over three miles of paved trail from Boyne City northward through Young State Park, was completed in 2016. The following year, just under three miles of paved trail were installed in phase two from Charlevoix southward, leaving a nine-mile gap. See a map of all five phases of the trail on the Top of Michigan Trails Council website.

> The Boyne Citizen will keep you informed about the ribbon-cutting celebration when it is scheduled.

Two BC school board incumbents run unopposed

Board President

Zareena Koch

She and her husband Randy raised three children who attended Boyne City schools, then attended universities, and are now living on their own. Along the way, Koch volunteered as a chaperone for the Robotics Team, as a helper for the elementary school carnival and for other school activities.

She is on the ballot again because she wants to stay involved with the district's "incredible system of administrators, teachers, support staff and more, all working together to ensure the youngest citizens of this district get the best education possible. From building trades to our preschool, staff members are loving, skilled, and focused on one thing – helping kids. How could you say no to being a part of that?" Koch said.

Accomplishments as a board member that Koch is most proud of include "installing the preschool and expanding our CTE (Career and Technical Education) programs." She defines success as a board member as ensuring that the district continues to offer a wide variety of programs so each student in each family has a place.

When asked how she might handle a parent's objection to a book or curricular materials, Koch pointed out that during her tenure, the board developed and accepted policies on handling questions about literary materials used in classrooms or available in school libraries. "These policies were developed under the guidance of educational professionals and best practices in instruction," she said.

"Parents are welcome to review the materials that are distributed in classrooms and in our libraries." Koch said the board welcomes parents as active participants in their children's education. The policy encourages "thorough review of the materials by all interested parties." A parent with a concern would start by speaking with the teacher, then the principal, then the superintendent. All district policies are available on the district website. Policy 5407 addresses this issue.

Koch is looking forward to working with the rest of the board and school community on a strategic plan that will "chart the path the district will walk for the next several years."

Koch believes "that everyone wins when everyone is included." Until her family moved to Boyne City, she "really hadn’t seen it in action. . . . Every child deserves to have a place where they are loved, educated, and valued as a member of the community. As board members, we are a tiny part of ensuring that vision becomes reality."

Koch works as a fundraiser for St. Joseph's Institute for the Deaf, a small nonprofit agency that serves children with hearing loss.

Student Nolan Haney likes to work in the quiet halls.

Morgan-Shaw is a perfect fit for some students

By Jamie Baumann, jamie@boynecitizen.com

Tawnie Stockford (pictured) has moved from school to school, ending up at Boyne City High School behind on the credits she would need to graduate. So, as a 17-year-old junior at the beginning of this school year, she decided to attend Morgan-Shaw, Boyne City Public Schools' alternative high school. "I wanted to come for the opportunity to get caught up," Stockford said. "I really like it. I can work at my own pace. Work isn't just shoved at me. I can take breaks. You are allowed to be a person here. You are treated like a human being." 

Nolan Haney turns 17 this week. He was sitting alone in the hall and working on his computer while listening to music on headphones. He likes attending Morgan-Shaw because "It's nice. It's quieter and less stressful here. I can work at my own pace."

Being able to work at their own pace came up again and again when students were asked why they liked attending school at Morgan-Shaw. They work on an online curriculum with the support of certificated teachers in each subject, if they need some help. The online curriculum is “asynchronous,” meaning that it is self-paced and can be accessed at any time of the day or night.

Nik McLane (pictured) , the school's director for 10 years, said students enjoy being able to set their own pace. "We don't have homework here," he said. "Students can work at home any time, even 2 a.m., but we don't assign it." Morgan-Shaw currently houses about 35 students, with a capacity for 50.

Students must meet the same core academic requirements and number of credits in order to earn a high school diploma as students at Boyne City High School; however, there is flexibility at Morgan-Shaw to individualize elective course selections. Math and World Language are offered in person or over Zoom at the school at certain times, because McLane has found that students in those subjects may need more support than just working independently.

To determine whether Morgan-Shaw is a good fit for an individual student, the student meets with McLane, their school counselor and their parents. "The majority of our students are here for credit recovery; however, we have students here for all different reasons," McLane said. 

Kaila Kuhn, a 2022 Olympian in aerial skiing, needed an individualized program with the flexibility to take time off to go to competitions and to train without getting behind in school. A serious baseball player needed flexibility to go to baseball training camps. Teen parents who need time flexibility and to be able to complete most of their work at home enroll in the program. Some students want to accelerate and graduate early. Others need to work to help their families meet expenses. Then there are the students who just work better in a smaller, quieter environment. After perhaps feeling stressed in congested halls at the high school, they can relax and feel more at home at Morgan-Shaw.

Sixteen-year-old Declen Thompson (pictured) got behind in credits and decided to transfer to Morgan-Shaw, because he had heard from other students who liked it there. "At the high school, I would get anxious, because I don't like crowds. Between classes, I coped by just walking as fast as I could to get to my next class. I was always stressed," he said. "Everyone here is nice, and the halls and classes aren't super packed. It is quiet. I had never really enjoyed school until now."

Thompson, like all students, started attending Morgan-Shaw five days a week. He has done so well that McLane has given him the option of attending three or four days. The minimum number of days a student is allowed to schedule is two by agreement with McLane. Thompson just got a job at Cafe Sante, so he likes the flexible school hours that make scheduling work easier. Now he is considering attending a downstate culinary school after high school, which he could actually finish early. He likes the fact that if he meets his personal goals for the week, there are treats and other privileges, usually on Fridays.

"Quite a few of our kids have anxiety," McLane said. He definitely saw a rise in the number of anxious students after everyone was isolated during the pandemic. Morgan-Shaw has a full-time therapist, Kelly Belko, who is provided by the Health Department of Northwest Michigan. She works with groups and teaches classes on life skills, social skills and other resilience skills that provide alternatives to turning to marijuana or alcohol. All students may choose whether to touch base with Belko in a group or for individual counseling.

"We work hard to give kids communication skills, interpersonal skills with peers and/or teachers," McLane said. He receives feedback from some parents that their sons or daughters are actually communicating with them about school and issues after they have attended Morgan-Shaw. "We teach the students not to dig into deep, dark trauma cobwebs in their thoughts. They need to learn that it is safe to talk to people. It is an 'adulting skill' to be able to ask others for help."

Each student at Morgan-Shaw has an initial placement interview with McLane. Then, he and the student design a program and set goals that are as individual and numerous as there are students in the program. Special education students can stay at Morgan-Shaw until they are 26 years old. Regular education students are allowed to stay until age 20, if they are making good progress and need the extra time to finish their credits.

"One great thing about having everything online is that I keep every student's records and where they are in each class. If a student disappears for a year and wants to come back, he can start just where he left off," McLane said. Sometimes students graduate and are eager to go to work or are already working. Then, maybe three or four years later, when they decide they want to go on to a trade school, or community college, or a university, they come back to see McLane because he fosters good relationships with them. They know he will help them reach their goals.

McLane says it is difficult to describe a typical program of study, other than meeting district graduation requirements, because everything is so individualized. They have a personalized curriculum for meeting elective requirements. Students might, for example, participate in one of Char-Em's Career and Technical Education courses - building trades, hospitality, auto mechanics, welding, drone pilot, media, teacher prep and more. Transportation is provided for students who want to take advantage of these offerings. Many of the students go on to Kirkland or North Central Michigan colleges. If someone is interested in a trade, and McLane feels the student has proven himself to be a reliable worker, McLane reaches out to area trades people to see if they would be willing to offer an apprenticeship.

Though students may come to him focused on finishing credits, McLane's emphasis and obvious personal passion is building the students' social skills, fostering relationships, and teaching what he calls "adulting skills." He wants to ensure that Morgan-Shaw students graduate with the personal tools necessary to be successful adults in life, whatever they decide to do for an occupation.

In addition to the Morgan-Shaw students, McLane and his staff of three full-time teachers and two part-time teachers oversee any Boyne City High School students who take online classes. Michigan graduation requirements stipulate that every student must take at least one online class. 

"So many of the colleges and universities are offering online curricula, it is important that students learn to be successful in the online environment," McLane said. Once in a while he works with a middle school student who is homebound for some reason, but that is rare. "We rarely accept ninth graders in the school, but sometimes this may be the best fit for a student." The vast majority of Morgan-Shaw students are 16 or older.

Ninth grader Eleigh Tousley likes the smaller class sizes, the quiet and working at his own pace.

Boyne Appétit! Restaurant Week is back from Oct.14-20

> Check the Boyne City Main Street Facebook page for possible additional Boyne Appétit! specials.

From left are City Manager Mike Cain, Mayor Tim Nemecek, Officer Kyle Smith, and Police Chief Kevin Spate.

City honors retiring police officer Kyle Smith 

Boyne City Mayor Tim Nemecek, Police Chief Kevin Spate and City Manager Michael Cain have presented a certificate of recognition to officer Kyle Smith for more than a decade of dedicated service to the Boyne City Police Department. 

Here is the wording from the certificate of recognition:

On behalf of the City of Boyne City, I extend my deepest gratitude for your dedication and exceptional service as a police officer with the Boyne City Police Department. For over a decade, you have served our community with an unwavering commitment and a genuine passion for protecting and serving our wonderful community.

Your remarkable ability to locate missing persons and your role as a field training officer has left a significant and lasting impact on both your colleagues and the lives you've touched in our community. Your expertise in medical training has proven invaluable, culminating in the delivery of a baby with multiple medical issues, for which you earned the esteemed "stork pin."

As the first officer to so fully engage with our community public schools, you built strong bonds with students and staff alike, fostering a sense of safety and trust that will resonate for years to come. Your role as a defensive tactics instructor and a CRASE (Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events) instructor, where you trained hundreds of local citizens, showcases your commitment to community safety and preparedness.

Your selflessness, compassion, and professionalism have made you a pillar of our department and an esteemed member of our community. The impact you have made is immeasurable, and you will be greatly missed.

As Police Chief Spate said, "It's difficult to put into words just how important Kyle has been to our department. The above list doesn't even begin to show the impact he has had with us and the community.

So, on behalf of the City of Boyne City, we extend our deepest gratitude & appreciation for your years of service and dedication. May your retirement and next endeavor be filled with joy and fulfillment, knowing you have made a lasting impact and great difference in the lives of many.

Dated this 26th day of September, 2024.

Signed by: 

Mayor Tim Nemecek

City Manager Michael Cain

Police Chief Kevin Spate

> More pictures from Facebook.

Every imaginable ghoul and goblin will be marching in the Halloween costume parade in downtown Boyne City.

Parade, Trunk or Treat and more for Halloween

Area residents are invited to start Halloween night with downtown Boyne City's annual costume parade. Everyone is welcome to join the fun - young, old and four-legged. Bring a chair if you prefer to sit and watch all the great costumes. Line-up begins in front of Lake Street Market, 306 S. Lake St. at 4:30 p.m., and the parade begins at 4:45. It will wind around downtown from Lake Street to Water Street to Park Street, ending at the Boyne District Library. The Library Bookmobile will be open for trick-or-treating from 5 p.m. until they run out. 

Just one block south of the library, the First Presbyterian Church will feature their famous Trunk or Treat. Organizer Paula Larson encourages people to make Trunk or Treat their first stop, because they usually run out of candy by 6 or 6:30 p.m. “Everyone is welcome to join our trunk line to make Halloween a safe environment for the ghosts, princesses, and Spider-Man in our community” she said. “If folks that would like to participate, please have your vehicles parked along Pine Street opposite the Presbyterian Church with their trunks open by 5 p.m. Plan on over 800 pieces of individually wrapped candy to pass out to the kids.”

OFFICIAL HOURS - The City of Boyne City official trick or treating hours are 5 to 8 p.m. 

FIRE AND EMS DEPARTMENTS at Boyne City Hall will be handing out treats from 5 to 8 p.m.

BOYNE FALLS MONSTER BASH - Boyne Falls School says all are welcome to join them at their Monster Bash from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, October 18th. Admission is $8 per person or $20 per family. The event includes Trunk or Treat, a family dance with DJ T-Bone Thompson, dinner and a costume contest.

RESTAURANTS AND BARS - Many local bars and restaurants are planning Halloween parties and costume contests, including Cafe Sante, Red Mesa Grill, Muskrat Distillery. Some of the parties are on October 26th, the Saturday before Thanksgiving. Check our Music and Entertainment listings at the end of this newsletter. 

ADD YOUR EVENT to this list - email jim@boynecitizen.com. 

Trunk 'n' Read coming to elementary school Oct. 19th

Boyne City Elementary School will host its second annual Trunk 'n' Read in the parking lot between the high school and the bus garage on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

A team of elementary teachers has been planning this fun-filled activity for families. Kindergarten Teacher Carly Klooster, one of the organizers, said, "Students will have the opportunity to go home with several books. A brand new free book, a ‘free cycle’ book, as well as books they can check out from the (Boyne District Library) Bookmobile." Parents must accompany their children.

There will be Trick or Treating, as well as donuts and cider for all, donated by Boyne City Family Fare. The free books were purchased by the school district or donated by the Great Start Readiness Coalition.

"Last year was our first year doing this event. It ended up raining, and we had to hold the event inside, but we still had 250 or more attend," Klooster said. "With this event we hope to promote family and community involvement outside of the school day, as well as give our families access to several free books and other fun literacy materials."

Klooster welcomes families to join in the fun at the first elementary school event for the 2024 school year.

Boyne Heritage Center researches the original Boyne Citizen and welcomes the new version

From Cameron Hay, executive director of the Boyne Heritage Center:

We at the Boyne Heritage Center are excited the Boyne Citizen newsletter is back up and running! Besides being a great way to keep up with what’s happening in the community, local news is also an excellent source of historical information! For example, this clipping, from the October 10, 1924 edition, shows that even 100 years ago the Michigan – Michigan State football game was an event that people here in Boyne City made time for. It must be noted that at that time in 1924, the school was the Michigan Agricultural College, not Michigan State.

Other clippings from the issue 100 years ago today include a high schooler’s birthday party and a summary of the minutes of the recent Boyne City Common Council meeting. This kind of coverage can help you stay up to date with what’s happening in town or tell historians what it was like to live here a hundred years later! To subscribe to the new Boyne Citizen, visit boynecitizen.com.

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The Beulah Home for Boys, taken shortly after its opening. (Photographs courtesy of the Patrick McCleary collection.)

THROUGH THE HISTORIAN'S LENS

The tale of Enrique Beeman

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!

Over the years, I think that we have all grown accustomed to the stories surrounding the “failure” of the Beulah Home for Boys, once located in North Boyne. While its history may have become tarnished in the end, there were many success stories to come out of this residential and educational establishment. Following is one such story.

Joaquin Enrique Ortigoza Sauchez (pictured) was born on August 21, 1894, at Matanzas, Cuba. The second largest city only to Havana, Matanzas is located on the northern shore of the Island of Cuba. The names of his birth parents are unknown, and how he came to travel from Cuba to the United States, to Michigan, and eventually to Boyne City’s Beulah Home for Boys remains a mystery. 

William H. and Lola (Parker) Beeman were early residents of Boyne City. They owned and operated a small grocery store that began its life in North Boyne, near the waterfront. The Beemans had only one daughter, Eula Lee Beeman, who aspired in music and eventually became a piano teacher. She would later marry a piano tuner by the name of Stuart Watson. The Beeman family came to know young Enrique and he quickly went from a guest in their household to becoming a permanent member of the family - officially taking their surname while yet a boy. He continued to go to school in the Beulah Home classroom and excelled in all of his subjects. His success story, educational achievements and his natural good looks made him a bit of a “poster boy” for the Beulah Home organization and his photographs were frequently circulated as part of their fundraising campaigns. 

After he graduated from his general course of study, Enrique went on to take the Michigan Teacher’s Examination and soon after received his teaching certificate. In doing so, he met another young teacher who had come to Boyne City to teach in the local public school system. Juva Enola Bissett was the daughter of Thomas G. and Nora (Harden) Bissett. The two were married on December 8, 1917, in Detroit, Michigan where they took up residence soon after. At that time, both were listed as being teachers. 

Enrique Beeman served for a brief time in World War I, joining the American forces in January 1919. Fortunately for him, the Treaty of Versailles was signed in June of that same year, thus ending the war and his military career. Upon his return home to Detroit, he resumed his education, studied for the bar and became a lawyer. His work as an attorney was done from his office, which was located in the American State Bank Building at Dearborn. 

While I found no record of children, both Enrique and his wife lived out their lives in Dearborn, where he passed away on April 15, 1949. Both he and his wife are buried in Grand Lawn Cemetery, Detroit, Michigan.

Boyne Area News Briefs

YARDLEY BENEFIT DINNER - Russell Yardley’s Cancer Journey Benefit Dinner and Silent Auction will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, at the Boyne City Eagles Hall, 106 River Street, Boyne City. Suggested donation is $15, $5 for kids age 4-10, and kids 3 and under are free. For questions or donations, call or text Russell’s step-daughter Jacquelline Garborg at 231-373-2368. If you would like to donate, but aren't able to attend the benefit dinner, contributions can be made through their GoFundMe.

RAMBLER PINK GAME - Boyne City’s varsity football team will be honoring

honoring family members and friends who have either battled cancer or are currently battling cancer at their October 18th game against Oscoda.  This game will raise funds and awareness for cancer. Fans are encouraged to purchase a $20 luminary bag with your loved one’s name on it. The bags will be displayed in the endzones during the game. Use this link to order your luminary bag. All proceeds will go to the Northern Michigan Cancer Crusaders. Questions? Contact Kelli Schoolcrat via email at kschoolcraft81@gmail.com. 

BUSINESS OUTLOOK - The Northern Lakes Economic Alliance will present a Regional Small Business Outlook from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, November 8th, at Gypsy Distillery, 5251 Charlevoix Ave, Petoskey. Join us to hear from business leaders representing diverse Northern Michigan industries to share their outlook on both opportunities and challenges in the year ahead. Register here. 

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.

FREE COVID TESTS - Households across the country are eligible to order four free COVID-19 Tests at COVIDTests.gov. The COVID-19 tests can detect current COVID-19 variants and can be used through at least the end of 2024. To order tests that are more accessible for people with disabilities, visit ACL.gov/AccessibleTests.

Obituaries

Ray Garlinghouse

July 31, 1931 ~ October 1, 2024 (age 93)

Kenneth A. Glazier

October 4, 1950 ~ October 2, 2024 (age 73)

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The Claudettes from Chicago kick off Freshwater's Fall/Winter concert series at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11.

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

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.

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. 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. 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, singer/songwriter

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

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

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

Sunday, 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.

> New Sunday Brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 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. 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. 9-Silent Patient

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

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

Tuesday, Oct. 22-Sean Bielby

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

LIVE MUSIC 6-9 p.m.

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.

First Wednesday of the month - Open Mic Nights hosted by Nelson Olstrom, 6-9 p.m.

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