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February 12, 2026 | Issue #71 | Past issues

Kaila's secret weapon

Kaila Kuhn posted this picture of her with her parents on Instagram recently, and she says, “Having family at the Olympics will just make competing all that much more fun. They are a huge part of my journey. I would not have been able to get here without them.” That’s part of our Olympics preview story on Kaila below, as the Boyne Citizen has hired freelance sports writer Ed Klajman to send us reports from the Olympic Games in Italy. 

Inside this issue:

• City caps short-term rentals - but how many are there?
• Kaila's mindset is different for this year's Olympics
• Man dies in Lakeview Village mobile home fire
• City and townships face hard truths about EMS costs
• Citizen reader survey; Let us know how we’re doing
• Big Rock site draws data center concerns in Hayes Twp.
• County hires engineer for Little Traverse Wheelway
• Prosecutor reports three felony convictions
• Students to host Job Shadow Dinner at Cafe Santé
• Ice Breaker Boyne will celebrate winter on Feb. 22
• Walloon to host 9th Annual Winterfest on Feb. 21
• Conservancy plans Wander Walloon hikes
• BCHS band students do well at district festival
• Pirate Fest plans Buccaneer Ball for March 9
• Main Street offers $4,150 for Community Grant
• Friends of Library plan artsy fundraiser in April
• Patrick McCleary history: Early BC businesswoman
• News briefs, Obituaries & Municipal News
• Thanks to the donors who keep the news coming!
• Music and entertainment listings

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Boyne City caps short-term rentals - but can’t say how many exist

By Annie Doyle Grove, annie@boynecitizen.com

Boyne City’s short-term rental cap has been on the books for more than two years. But city officials acknowledged this week they can’t say with confidence how many short-term rentals are operating in town right now.

That uncertainty took center stage Tuesday, Feb. 10, when the Boyne City Commission revisited the city’s short-term rental ordinance — a hot-button issue that has divided residents for several years — after staff discovered the city never adopted the resolution required to legally set the cap in the first place.

In October 2023, the commission voted to cap the number of short-term rental licenses in the Traditional Residential District at 130. But city staff wrote in a Feb. 5 memo that while the cap passed by motion, the ordinance requires the cap to be set by resolution under Section 15-3(8) of the city code. Without that resolution, staff said, the city lacks firm footing to enforce the cap.

The commission voted Tuesday to correct that procedural gap, adopting a resolution that sets the Traditional Residential District cap at 130 licenses.

But the meeting — and a follow-up interview afterward with City Manager Sam Demel — underscored a bigger problem: Boyne City is still sorting out the true number of short-term rentals, and officials are unsure whether the public numbers circulating in town reflect an accurate count.

“Right now we don’t know, and it’s being verified,” Demel said after the meeting, describing the current tally as “somewhere in there,” with estimates ranging widely depending on how units are defined and categorized.

Demel said the city has heard multiple figures but staff is still working to verify what’s actually licensed and what falls under the cap. He said the confusion stems partly from how the ordinance treats certain property types and from inconsistent record-keeping during a period of staffing transition.

“It was kind of that perfect storm,” Demel said, pointing to the retirement of the city’s longtime planning director, Scott McPherson, and a gap in institutional knowledge that wasn’t fully transferred.

During Tuesday’s public comment, one resident questioned whether the city’s cap was 130 or 133 and asked whether there were now 165 permits “out there.” The resident said he’d heard “scuttlebutt” that more permits had been issued than allowed and called that possibility “a travesty.”

Demel said afterward that the figure of 165 was tied to a count that “wasn’t counted correctly,” because some units that appear in rental advertising or paperwork may not count toward the Traditional Residential District cap.

Under the ordinance, “personal units” — owner-occupied properties that include an accessory dwelling unit — are excluded from the cap calculation. Demel said verifying that exclusion requires staff to determine who owns the property, whether the owner lives there and whether the unit qualifies under the ordinance.

He also noted that the 130 cap applies only to the Traditional Residential District. Short-term rentals outside that district are not subject to the same cap, which further complicates comparisons between neighborhood numbers and citywide estimates.

Demel said the city is using a third-party tracking service — Granicus software that can monitor online listings — to help identify short-term rentals being advertised and to cross-check them against city records. Enforcement and verification work, he said, is now handled by planning staff, including assistant planner Abdul-Azeez Lawal.

At the commission table, elected officials stressed that Tuesday’s vote was intended to correct procedure — converting the 2023 motion into the resolution the ordinance requires — not to reopen the broader debate over whether the cap should be raised or lowered.

Several commissioners said they want a separate, more comprehensive public conversation before considering any change to the cap.

Others argued the commission had the opportunity to “stop the bleeding” in residential neighborhoods immediately. Commissioner Sandy Pritchard said the city could legally set the cap below 130 and reduce the number over time through attrition, such as when properties are sold or licenses expire and are not renewed.

Commissioner Beano Hampton said she is “not a fan” of short-term rentals and referenced bachelorette parties as an example of the type of tourism she believes some rentals attract. Hampton added that she would like to see the cap reduced but did not support changing it Tuesday — not, she said, until the city has an accurate count and clearer definitions.

“We need to know how many we have total,” said commissioner Becky Hauser in agreement during the meeting, adding that the city needs better oversight, reporting and enforcement.

The commission ultimately approved the resolution capping Traditional Residential District licenses at 130, while amending the language to remove a reference tying the cap to a specific calendar-year duration. The amended motion passed 4-1 with Pritchard dissenting.

For now, the city has a cap on paper. But the work of proving what it applies to — and how many rentals fall under it — is still underway.

Kaila Kuhn’s mindset is different for this Olympics - she’s “hoping for gold”

The Boyne Citizen has hired freelance sports writer Ed Klajman to send us reports on Kaila Kuhn from the Olympic Games in Italy. Klajman is covering his fourth Olympic games, this time for the Boyne Citizen and other publications. Here is his first story. Klajman will also send us a second report for our Feb. 19 edition after Kaila competes in the women’s aerials on Feb. 17 and 18.

By Ed Klajman

MILAN – Don’t expect Boyne City’s Kaila Kuhn to be playing it safe in her second Winter Olympics appearance.

“My mindset has changed a lot,” explained the 22-year-old aerials skier – who debuted in Beijing four years ago as the youngest member of the U.S. team, and finished eighth. “There are times to play it safe, for sure. I was 18. I came in doing what I knew how to do, and I was really proud of that,” she said, describing how at the time she was not comfortable going big for the win, and was only comfortable landing easier jumps she knew she could handle.

In a pre-competition press conference for the aerials team just hours before the opening ceremony of the Olympics, Kuhn said her approach at these Games is "to be throwing the hardest trips that I have, because that is your biggest chance to win a gold medal. And it wouldn't be satisfying if I didn't win with that. So that's my plan. I'll be throwing my biggest trips, and hoping to land them, hoping for gold.”

Considering what has happened to her over the last year, that’s a pretty realistic goal. She comes in as the defending world champion from 2025 – in fact, she became the first aerials skier ever to win two gold medals at one world championship thanks to a team gold as well.

Most recently, she was the winner of the last World Cup competition prior to the Olympics in January, as she finished third this year in the overall aerials standings.

“I have a shot at doing really well, with the degree of difficulty that I have,” added the University of Utah student. “Over the last four years, I've done a lot of mental work, specifically, and matured a lot as an athlete. So, I come into this Olympics as prepared as possible.”

There will also be another big difference between her 2022 and 2026 Olympic experiences. Because of COVID, she was there alone, competing in front of no spectators. This time around, not only will she have thousands of people watching her compete, she’ll cherish having her parents among them.

“Definitely one of the toughest parts of the 2022 Olympics was not having family there because they are a huge part of my journey. I would not have been able to get here without them,” she said. “One of all of our favorite World Cups is Deer Valley (in the U.S.), and that's because we can all have family there, and we have a crowd, and we feed off of that. For me, that's exactly how I'm gonna approach this Olympics and having that extra support, having a crowd, having family there, will just make competing all that much more fun.”

She’s also buoyed by the familiarity she has with the site in Livigno, Italy.

“We were fortunate enough last season to have our Olympic test event in Livigno. So, we actually had our week of competition, and then for world championships, we had another week that we could continue training there. For a lot of purposes, it's really important that we had that time there. We love it there. It's a spectacular site, and we're really excited to go back.”

Qualifying in women’s aerials begins on Tuesday, February 17. The final is the next day. That is different than on the regular World Cup circuit, when everything happens in one day.

“On a typical World Cup day, we would at max do eight or nine jumps, which can be a lot for some of us,” she said. “So, it can either hurt or help you at the Olympics, because you have to be on your game two days in a row, but it is less jumping every day," she said.

> Instagram video of Kaila’s triple flip in World Cup competition.

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Neighbor Frank Dobrowski described how quickly the fire spread. “A neighbor and I saw the fire, we ran out and it was engulfed by then. We couldn't go in there. We couldn't save him."

Man dies in Lakeview Village mobile home fire

By Annie Doyle Grove and Jamie Baumann

A 67-year-old man died Tuesday night after a fire broke out at a residence in the Lakeview Village mobile home park.

The Boyne City Fire Department responded to the structure fire the evening of Feb. 10. Firefighters located a deceased individual inside the home, according to a press release issued Wednesday by Boyne City Police Chief Kevin Spate. The victim has not yet been publicly identified by name, but neighbors said he was known as “Al.”

Another possible victim is a dog, though Chief Spate said they didn’t find a dog yet in the rubble. No other human injuries were reported.

Neighbor Frank Dobrowski described how quickly the fire spread.

“A neighbor and I saw the fire, we ran out and it was engulfed by then. We couldn't go in there. We couldn't save him. It took a while for the fire trucks to get there and when they did the fire hydrant was froze, so they had to use the water in their trucks. They couldn't get in there. It went up fast. As soon as air got to it, it just went up.”

Dobrowski added, “The neighbor and I heard coughing and yelled to Al to get out, but by the time the fire trucks got here, there was only silence.”

Neighbor Lucy Hartlove said, “Al was a nice man. This shouldn't have happened to him.”

Both neighbors said the fire victim's name was Al Fish, although authorities did not release his name on Wednesday.

According to Chief Spate, the hydrants within the park are not city-owned and are maintained by the mobile home park.

The Boyne City Fire Department was assisted at the scene by the Boyne City Police Department, Boyne City EMS, the Charlevoix County Sheriff’s Department, and Charlevoix County Central Dispatch.

The incident remains under investigation by the Boyne City Police Department and the Michigan State Police Fire Marshal’s Office. The cause and origin of the fire have not yet been determined.

On Wednesday, state police gathered video recordings from some neighbors’ surveillance cameras as part of the investigation.

At this time, no foul play is suspected and there is no threat to the community.

No further details have been released.

City and township officials met Wednesday to to sort through billing disputes, rising costs and the future of a system that handled 1,980 runs in 2025.

Boyne City and townships face hard truths about EMS costs of saving lives

By Annie Doyle Grove, annie@boynecitizen.com

When someone calls 911, they expect an ambulance to show up.

But who pays for that ambulance — and how much — is now at the center of difficult negotiations between Boyne City and the surrounding townships that rely on its emergency medical service.

City and township officials met Wednesday, Feb. 11, to sort through billing disputes, rising costs and the future of a system that handled 1,980 runs in 2025 across Boyne City and eight surrounding townships. Not every township was represented at the meeting.

City Manager Sam Demel acknowledged the system hasn’t worked smoothly.

“The city did a very poor job of billing you,” Demel told township leaders, saying invoices were not consistently sent quarterly and often arrived late. Township officials said they want to pay what they owe but need predictability to budget responsibly.

At the same time, the cost of providing 24/7 emergency coverage is climbing.

City officials presented a worst-case forecast showing EMS expenses could reach about $2.45 million in 2026-27, driven largely by staffing costs. Insurance reimbursements remain uncertain, with EMS Director Brenda Wilson conservatively projecting $1.1 million in revenue.

“Right now we’re eating those big bullets,” Demel said.

Township leaders warned that those numbers may require millage increases.

Robin Berry of Melrose Township said the impact on rural taxpayers could be significant.

“To expect our taxpayers to pay this … we will have to increase our millage,” Berry said.

Township officials also questioned how mutual aid — when ambulances cross jurisdiction lines to cover neighboring communities — should factor into the cost-sharing formula. Mutual aid accounts for about 9% of runs and is required for licensing, Wilson said.

Another point of tension is the impact of the Bear River Health facility, which township official Berry said generates a high volume of EMS calls. She argued many patients are not local residents, shifting costs onto rural taxpayers.

Still, both sides emphasized that EMS is not optional.

Mayor Bob Farrell said the goal is to reach a unified approach rather than fractured township-by-township solutions.

“We have to work on a common solution, rather than a fragmented solution,” Farrell said.

Under a proposal discussed Wednesday, Boyne City would pay about 51% of the total EMS system costs - lower than it is paying now but higher than a proposed 39% share based on population and number of calls answered. Any agreement would require City Commission approval.

A draft intergovernmental agreement is expected by late April.

For now, township officials said they are prepared to pay verified invoices as talks continue.

The stakes are clear: emergency medical service may be labeled “transportation” under federal billing rules, but locally, it is the backbone of public safety — and everyone agrees it must remain standing.

Citizen progress report and reader survey; Let us know how we’re doing and what we can do better

It’s been a year since the Boyne Citizen conducted a reader survey, so we are asking you to take a few minutes and give us your input through a brief reader survey. First we’d like to give you an update on our progress:

• We now have more than 2,000 subscribers.
• Our email open rate is a healthy 75%.
• Subscriptions are still free, thanks to more than 400 readers making optional donations to our 501c3 nonprofit organization.
• Advertiser support is growing. January is supposed to be a slow advertising month, but we just had our best month ever.
• The Charlevoix County Community Foundation has donated to the Boyne Citizen in 2024 and in 2025 through their Geographic Enrichment and Community Priorities grants. 

> Please tell us how we’re doing, which articles you read, and how we can do better. Click here to take our reader survey. (Note: About 200 people have already taken this survey, which was emailed to readers on Tuesday. If you’ve already responded, thank you, and there’s no need to respond again.)

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Former nuclear plant site draws data center concerns in Hayes Township

Reprinted from MLive.com

By Sheri McWhirter, smcwhirter@mlive.com 

CHARLEVOIX - Officials in a Northern Michigan township are preparing for the possibility that a developer could propose a data center at the site of a former nuclear power plant near Charlevoix. 

On Monday, Hayes Township board members adopted a 30-day moratorium on data center proposals following a lengthy discussion and more than an hour of public comment.

They plan to revisit the issue next month and consider a longer moratorium to give planning officials time to draft zoning regulations for data center development. Full story on MLive.

County board hires engineer for Little Traverse Wheelway boardwalk section

By Carole Shane, cjshane@charter.net

The Charlevoix County Board of Commissioners dispensed with a brief agenda at their morning meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 11. Routine matters involving committee reports, minutes of previous meetings and informational content on resolutions passed by other counties were approved unanimously.

The board took action toward solving problems with the boardwalk section of the Little Traverse Wheelway, by agreeing to pay Machin Engineering $24,600 for services they will provide for structural inspection and repair design.

The boardwalk, which runs parallel to US-31 in Hayes Township, has been closed since November of last year after concerns about the structural integrity and safety of the wooden structure were noted. Machin’s work will define the nature and scope of the problem leading to an estimate of what the cost of repairs will be.

Board members discussed a resolution involving a proposed new logo for the county’s Parks and Trails Department, but tabled the matter until next month.

The board authorized Emergency Management Coordinator Sienna Wenz to pursue a federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) that could provide more than $16,000 in funding for local food banks. The grant is available in response to needs generated by last spring’s historic ice storm and is intended to benefit very low to moderate income individuals within the county.

In other business the board:

• Appointed Sarah Bronson to the North Country Community Mental Health Board.
• Accepted a donation of $6,000 to be used for convection ovens at the Charlevoix Senior Center.
• Accepted a donation of $2,460 to benefit the Veterans Assistance Endowment.
• Approved the purchase of a new snowplow for the Parks Department from Waters Equipment for $10,117, the lowest of three bids.

Prosecutor reports three felony convictions

Press release from Charlevoix County Prosecuting Attorney Kit Tholen, Jan. 30:

January has brought numerous trials in Charlevoix County. In the last three weeks, three felony cases have gone to trial, all resulting in guilty verdicts. A brief description of the cases is below.

> Joseph Edward McGuire of Indian River was convicted as charged of Criminal Sexual Conduct, Fourth Degree at trial. The evidence in the case proved beyond a reasonable doubt that McGuire had gone to a Charlevoix business and engaged an employee of that business in conversation. At the end of the conversation McGuire had grabbed the buttocks of that employee. McGuire denied the allegation, but his denial was not found to be reasonable. Commenting on the matter, Prosecutor Tholen stated, “Unfortunately it is a common experience in our society for women to have their backsides grabbed without permission. It is a crime and I am thankful that this victim chose to report what happened to her. McGuire will be held accountable for his actions at sentencing on February 20.”

> Albert Mack Bursey of Traverse City was convicted as charged of Delivery of Methamphetamine, Delivery of Fentanyl, and having an Open Intoxicant in a Vehicle following a trial. His sentence will be enhanced due to his four prior felony convictions - all of which are for prior drug dealing. The evidence in the case proved beyond a reasonable doubt that Bursey had driven from Traverse City to East Jordan and delivered methamphetamine and fentanyl. Bursey denied the allegation, but his denial was not found to be reasonable. Commenting on the matter, Prosecutor Tholen stated, “Drug crimes are not victimless crimes. Bursey’s actions of trafficking drugs into our community brings death to some families, havoc to many, and has had a negative effect on lives, families, employers, and communities. Bursey in particular has shown that he is a career criminal and will only stop endangering communities if he is incarcerated.” Sentencing is also scheduled for February 20.

> Travis Jon Benstead of Charlevoix was convicted at trial as charged of Domestic Violence. His sentence will be enhanced due to his two prior Domestic Violence convictions as well as his two other felony convictions. Evidence at trial proved beyond a reasonable doubt that Benstead had assaulted or battered his live-in girlfriend in front of her daughter. By the time of trial, the victim had taken back her statement to police and contended that Benstead had done nothing wrong. Despite that, a Charlevoix County jury convicted Benstead as charged. Commenting on the matter, Prosecutor Tholen stated, “Domestic violence is a problem in every community, including ours. I am grateful that this jury understood why a victim would recant her statement to police and focused on all of the evidence, which showed that Benstead had, in fact, assaulted or battered her. His history shows that he is a danger to those closest to him and that he has exposed multiple children to violence against their mothers. My office will be seeking the maximum amount of incarceration at his sentencing on March 6.”

High school culinary students to host Job Shadow Dinner Feb. 24 at Cafe Santé

The Boyne City High School Culinary Arts Program invites the community to attend their annual Job Shadow Dinner from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, at Cafe Santé. The students have created a menu to showcase the cuisine of Lyon, the gastronomic capital of France. Students will work alongside the staff at Cafe Santé to cook and serve you. No tickets or reservations are required, but calling ahead is encouraged.

The price for this culinary adventure is $33 for a three-course prix fixe meal of traditional French food or $24 a la carte for the Coq Au Vin entree, or $9 for the a la carte appetizer or dessert. All dinner proceeds and 100% of Northwoods Soda sales go to a student fund for their year-end culinary trip. 

> Here is a flyer with details and the menu.

Ice Breaker Boyne will celebrate winter on Feb. 22

A group of Boyne City business people are encouraging locals to “Embrace the snow, beat the winter blues, and celebrate winter in Boyne City” with a new community winter festival called Ice Breaker Boyne from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, February 22. Their social media announcement says the family-friendly festival is designed to “get you out of the house and into the heart of winter — with shopping, strolling, picture taking, creating, discovering, and warming up along the way.”

First, the organizers suggest that you reserve your passport online here. Passport books are free, but there is a limited supply, so don’t delay. After you preregister, participants are advised to start at the Artisan Market at Veterans Park Pavilion to get your map and passport book. Then, visit each of about 12 participating shops, get your passport stamped at each location and turn in your completed passport to be entered to win prizes.

Here are some of the event highlights: 

• Artisan Market at the Veterans Park Pavilion
• Fire & Flow Outdoor Sauna
• Downtown Passport Walk
• Outdoor Photo ops
• Passport Drawing at 3 p.m.

> Details on the Facebook event page.

Walloon Village to host 9th Annual Winterfest

Walloon Lake Village invites the community to the 9th Annual Walloon Lake Winterfest on Saturday, Feb. 21, from 12-4 p.m. at Village Green Park.

This winter tradition brings the community together along the snowy shoreline of Walloon Lake for an afternoon of seasonal festivities and family-friendly activities. Highlights include an antique snowmobile show, a tasting tent, live wood carving, live music, a classic bean pot with donations supporting the Petoskey Snowmobile Club, pretzels provided by the Walloon Lake Association and Conservancy, a hot cocoa bar by the Walloon Lake Inn, and a festive door prize drawing.

Organizers are thanking Kidd & Leavy Real Estate for sponsoring event beverage cups and supporting this year’s celebration. For additional information and event updates, click here or contact the organizers at sales@hotelwalloon.com.

Conservancy plans Wander Walloon hikes

Walloon Lake Association and Conservancy (WLAC) has two more free “Wander Walloon” winter events planned in the next few weeks - a Winter Wine Walk on Feb. 21 and a Tree Identification Snowshoe Hike on March 7. Here are the details:

Winter Wine Walk - Saturday, February 28, from 1-3 p.m. Join WLAC staff for a guided snowshoe hike at Postle Farm Preserve. The event announcement says they will “explore this magnificent protected area in search of signs of winter wildlife activity.” Then the hikers will take a quick detour to enjoy a glass of wine at Boyne Valley Vineyards – next-door neighbors to the preserve – before returning back to the preserve trailhead to end the hike. Participants’ first glass of wine and light appetizers are provided by the conservancy. They will also provide snowshoes or crampons for participants, if conditions require them. Register here.

Tree ID Snowshoe Hike - Saturday, March 7, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. WLAC is teaming up with the Charlevoix Conservation District for a tree identification hike with expert Chris Anderson. Wander WLAC’s Fields Preserve as the group identifies as many tree species as this diverse nature preserve has to offer. WLAC will provide snowshoes or crampons for participants, if conditions require them. Register here.

23 BCHS band students “raise the bar” at District Solo and Ensemble Festival

Boyne City High School band students performed well at the District Solo and Ensemble Festival at Kingsley High School on Saturday. All 16 events earned a First or Second Division rating with almost every participating student earning at least one First Division and most students earning more than one. The 11 events earning Superior ratings have also qualified to perform at the State Festival. 

Special recognition goes to 15 students who raised the bar even higher by scoring all “A”s in eight different outstanding performances. LaKota Barber, Evan Biskner, Ricky Bristol, Finn Brennan, Carter Colston, Paige Hellebuyck, Lynsey Hudson, Gabe Houser, Zachary Ivie, Josie LaCombe, Emma Patten, Bowen Tate, and Anna Zucker each had one or two. Eeva Rintala was in three, and Benjamin Ivie with four all-A performances. 

Band Director Brandon Ivie commented, “We are very proud of all of our performers and the hard work and extra time they put in to make their performances the best they can be.

Here is a list of all 23 Boyne City participants and their ratings:

First Division (Superior) ratings:

• Paige Hellebuyck - Clarinet solo, All “A”s
• Gabe Houser - Trumpet solo
• Lynsey Hudson - Flute solo
• Benjamin Ivie - French Horn solo, All “A”s
• Bowen Tate - Baritone Saxophone solo, All “A”s
• Lynsey Hudson, Josie LaCombe - Flute duet, All “A”s
• Finn Dart, Finnegan Peyerk, Elliott Ross - Brass trio
• Benjamin Ivie, Emma Patten, Eeva Rintala - Mixed trio, All “A”s
• LaKota Barber, Eeva Rintala, Anna Zucker - Brass trio, All “A”s
• Evan Biskner, Finn Brennan, Ricky Bristol, Carter Colston, Benjamin Ivie, Zachary Ivie - Percussion sextet, All “A”s
• LaKota Barber, Evan Biskner, Ricky Bristol, Finn Brennan, Carter Colston, Gabe Houser, Benjamin Ivie, Zachary Ivie, Emma Patten, Eeva Rintala, Anna Zucker - Percussion chamber ensemble, All “A”s

Second Division (Excellent) ratings:

• Ethan Houser - Alto Saxophone solo
• Emma Patten - Alto Saxophone solo
• Finnegan Peyerk, Elliott Ross - Brass duet
• Ethan Houser, Emma Patten, Case Reinhardt, Emmaleah Richards - Saxophone quartet
• Amelia Gross, Paige Hellebuyck, Ethan Houser, Lynsey Hudson, Josie LaCombe, Emma Patten, Case Reinhardt, Emmaleah Richards, Bowen Tate - Woodwind Choir

Pirate Fest plans Buccaneer Ball for March 9

Ahoy, mateys! Boyne City Pirate Fest invites you to set sail for a night of swashbuckling fun at the Buccaneer Ball at 7 p.m. Monday, March 9, at the Boyne City Eagles Lodge.

This high-seas soirée features dancing with DJ T-Bone, a silent auction, a best pirate outfit contest, and even a possible performance by the infamous Tommy Tortuga himself.

This event is an 18+ fundraiser for Boyne City Pirate Fest and the Boyne City Eagles, which organizers say “gives you an excuse to escape the northern Michigan winter and have a blast. Grab your crew, don your best pirate gear, and get ready for a night of treasure-worthy fun!”

Admission is $10 with tickets available online or at the door if not sold out. A cash bar will be available.

Main Street offers $4,150 for Community Grant

Boyne City Main Street has a new opportunity for local nonprofit organizations to receive grant funds. Nonprofit organizations that serve the Boyne City community are invited to apply for their first annual Community Grant. 

“We are looking for organizations that demonstrate their support of our wonderful community,” said Main Street Executive Director Ingrid Day. “We plan on making this an annual event.” 

This year’s $4,150 grant is funded through a portion of the proceeds that Main Street received from Boyne Thunder last year. 

Grant proposals will be evaluated on the following criteria:

• Organization’s impact on the Boyne City community
• Organizational capacity to maximize the use of the grant
• Degree to which funds will help strengthen the Boyne City community
• Comprehensiveness of proposal, including degree to which proposed activities are well-planned and address the need identified

Successful grant proposals will clearly identify the need and make a strong case for the proposed activities or course of action in relation to the need(s). A grant review committee will prioritize grant requests that score best on the criteria listed above.

Applications are due April 30, 2026, and details can be found here. Call 231-582-9009 if you have any questions.

Friends of Library plan artsy fundraiser in April

The Friends of the Boyne District Library are asking library supporters to save the date for Art of the Pour, a fundraiser planned for 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, at Boyne Valley Vineyards. Tickets are $20, which includes a complimentary glass of wine, a rechargeable book lamp, and appetizers. A live art auction will be the highlight of the evening starting at 7 p.m. with local artists donating pieces for the auction. Details and reservations.

LOCAL ARTISTS - The Friends of the Boyne District Library are hosting a charity event and are looking for local talent to donate their work for our live auction. We will be displaying each item with a minimum bid. Each artist will have their biography read and displayed at the event. We are looking for painters, sculptors, photographers and other artists. All proceeds will benefit the Friends of the Boyne District Library. All artists that donate will receive a complimentary ticket for the event. The artwork due date is April 15 for the April 22 event described above. Interested artists are asked to contact Emily Beyne at 702-655-1192.

News Briefs

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS - The Boyne Area Chamber’s next Business After Hours event will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, at the Boyne Schoolhouse Lofts, 411 N East St, Boyne City. The chamber invites everyone to “Enjoy a relaxed evening of conversation and networking, complemented by appetizers and beverages at the historic Boyne Schoolhouse Lofts.” NEXT MONTH - Join us for Business After Hours on Tuesday, March 17, at Pat O’Brien Real Estate in Boyne City.

CANVA & SOCIAL MEDIA - The Boyne Area Chamber is offering their first workshop of the year, Canva & Social Media for Small Business Owners – in partnership with Keep It Real Social and Family Fare. The workshop will be held from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, at Boyne City Hall. The Keep It Real Social team will be teaching the workshop at a beginner level. This hands-on class will guide participants through using the free version of Canva and teach them how to create and share simple content on social media. Participants are encouraged to “bring your laptop and login information to your free Canva account so you are ready to follow along.” Details and registration.

LIQUOR LICENSE APPROVED - Boyne City’s Casa Tequila Mexican Bar and Grill received its liquor license and began serving alcoholic drinks on Wednesday, Feb. 11. The restaurant opened in mid-December. A Facebook announcement said, “After a long wait (and a whole lot of patience), we’re excited to finally say that our liquor license is approved and starting today, cocktails are officially ON at Casa Tequila Mexican Bar & Grill! From house margaritas to cantaritros, jalapeño margs, tequila classics, and everything in between - this menu has been a long time coming, and we can’t wait for you to experience it.”

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT - The Boyne District Library and Kiwanis Club of Boyne City are sponsoring a “Happy Feet” Family Movie Night event at the Boyne City High School Performing Arts Center at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14. This event is free and open to all. A snack will be provided during a brief intermission in the cafeteria area. No food or beverages are allowed in the Performing Arts Center. Youth 14 and older may attend without an adult. Those 13 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Details on Facebook. 

GENEALOGY WITH PATRICK - The Boyne District Library will be hosting Genealogy With Patrick on Saturday, February 21, from 1-3 p.m. in their lower level Community Room. This month's class will focus on scanning family history materials and setting up digital files to help organize research findings. The tips and concepts presented can be applied to any type of document or photo collection, so those attending are encouraged to "think outside of the box" and explore new ways to store, present and share their family and local history memorabilia. Long-time local historian and professional genealogist Patrick McCleary will lead the group’s discussion. This program is free and open to the public; no registration is required.

IRISH DINNER - Raise a glass and a fork to Boyne's Irish heritage! The Boyne Heritage Center is planning an Irish dinner fundraiser Tuesday, March 10, at Stiggs Brewery & Kitchen. There will be two seatings at 5 and 8 p.m. Tickets are $75 at www.BoyneHeritage.org or at City Hall. “We're servin' up a feast so grand to make even Saint Paddy himself proud,” said Heritage Center board member Kecia Freed. “Every pint and plate helps us keep our local history alive and kickin! It'll be a night of mighty craic for a great cause.”

FRIENDS OF THE BOYNE RIVER are offering a $2,000 scholarship to an applicant who lives in the Boyne River watershed or in Charlevoix County, and who is planning a career compatible with the purposes of their organization. Careers in natural resources, marine biology, conservation, DNR related fields, watershed management, water quality, fisheries and wildlife, horticulture, forestry, etc., qualify. Applications are due Monday, March 2, and details are available at www.boyneriver.org.

SAILING SCHOOL - Registration for the Sail Charlevoix 2026 Junior and Adult Sailing Programs opened Feb. 1. The Learn to Sail program is designed for beginners and returning sailors, focusing on safety, confidence, and foundational sailing skills through hands-on instruction and time on the water.

Boyne City (Boyne City Marina) – Classes begin June 16 

Charlevoix (Depot Beach) – Classes begin June 29

Morning sessions: 9:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.; Afternoon sessions: 1:15 - 4 p.m.

Details and registration.

FULL MOON NORDIC NIGHTS- You're invited to the second Full Moon Nordic Nights at the Boyne Mountain Cross-Country Center, Saturday, Feb. 28 from 7-9 p.m. Their event announcement says, “Experience cross-country trails in a way that's rarely possible, glowing with lights and the full moon overhead - whether you're gliding on skis or snowshoeing through the woods.” After your adventure, gather around the bonfire for hot cocoa and s'mores while Dave Cisco plays live fireside music. All skill levels are welcome. Call to reserve your spot today. Details. Call 855-888-1044 to reserve your spot.

SPRING TREE SALE order forms and catalog are now available from the Charlevoix Conservation District. Visit their website or stop into the office at 303 North Street, Boyne City to pick up a copy of the catalog. Orders are due April 1, and district officials encourage you to get your order in early to ensure you get the species and quantity you are looking for. Pick-up day is April 25 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Call 231-582-6193 with any questions, or to be added to the catalog mailing list for next year.

BLOOD DRIVES - Several local organizations are sponsoring blood drives in February and March. Versiti Blood Center says, “The need for blood is urgent and constant. One in seven patients entering a hospital requires the availability of blood for various medical reasons.” Here are the upcoming blood drives in Boyne City and Boyne Falls:

• Boyne Falls School - 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12
• Boyne District Library - 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17
• Stiggs Brewery & Kitchen - 2:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 5

> To register, click here and enter your zip code for nearby locations.

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 lunch donation is $3, for ages 59 and under, $10; and for children 12 and under, $8. Here is the February lunch menu and the February activity calendar.

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City of Boyne City Municipal News

Board of Review meetings scheduled

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Review (BOR) will hold its organizational meeting on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. at Boyne City Hall, 319 N. Lake Street, Boyne City, Michigan. This meeting is held to review the 2026 tax assessment roll as prepared by the City Assessor. No appeals will be heard at the organizational meeting.

The Board of Review will meet to hear appeals of the 2026 tax assessment roll at Boyne City Hall on the following dates and times:

• Monday, March 9, 2026: 3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, March 11, 2026: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

In-Person Appeal Taxpayers wishing to appear in person must schedule an appointment by calling 231-582-6597 prior to March 11, 2026.

Owners and resident taxpayers may submit a written protest to the Board of Review. Written protests must be received no later than 3:00 p.m. on March 11, 2026 and should be mailed or delivered to:

Board of Review 319 N. Lake Street Boyne City, MI 49712

If you have questions or concerns regarding your assessment, you are encouraged to contact the City Assessor directly. Many issues may be resolved without the need for a formal Board of Review appeal.

Apply for openings on boards & commissions

The City of Boyne City has openings on several boards and commissions, and we encourage residents to get involved in shaping our community. Current openings include:

• Three seats on the Economic Development Corporation (EDC) - applications due 2/23/2026
• Two seats on the Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA) - applications due 2/23/2026
• Two seats on the Planning Commission
• Two seats on the Main Street Board
• One seat on the Airport Board
• One seat on the Parks & Recreation Commission
• Two seats on the Zoning Board of Appeals

Each city board is unique in its number of members, roles, duties, and extent of decision-making and authority. Click here to review all of the board descriptions.

TO APPLY, complete the application Board/Commission Member Application, and return to City Hall, attention Jessica Puroll, or email to jpuroll@boynecity.gov.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. If you’re interested or have questions, please contact City Hall at 231-582-6597.

WINTER PROPERTY TAX BILLS are due Tuesday, February 17, 2026 by 4:30 pm. All payments received after that time will be considered late and incur an interest penalty.

SIGN UP FOR CITY ALERTS - The City of Boyne City has launched a new Alerts feature on our website to help you stay up-to-date on projects, notices, and other important things happening around town. It’s designed to be a quick, easy way to get real-time updates, as they become available, directly to your email or phone. Sign up at: https://www.boynecity.gov/enotify/index.php.

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

> City Commission's next regular meeting is at 12 p.m. Tuesday, February 24. Agenda page.

Obituaries

Michael Wayne Hausler

July 29, 1950 ~ February 7, 2026 (age 75)

Shirley Roloff

January 16, 1936 — February 9, 2026 (age 90)

Roger L. Conaway

February 24, 1942 ~ February 3, 2026 (age 83)

Michael Sevenski

January 18, 1952 ~ January 28, 2026 (age 74)

Hannah Lou (Wittee) Lindstrom

July 30, 1931 ~ February 5, 2026 (age 94)

Harriet Matilda “Hattie” (Overly) Simpson, Boyne City businesswoman. Photo courtesy of the Patrick McCleary Collection. 

THROUGH THE HISTORIAN'S LENS

Hattie Simpson, early Boyne business owner

By Patrick McCleary

The Charlevoix County History Preservation Society

The old saying used to be that "ladies simply don't have a head for business." Well, here is one local lady who apparently did, owning her own Boyne City barbershop and beauty salon for more than three decades.

Harriet Matilda “Hattie” Overly was another daughter of David A. and Elizabeth “Lizzie” (Rowe) Overly. She was born on September 17, 1876, at Sand Lake, Kent County, Michigan. On September 16, 1894, she was married to Alfred Warren Simpson, a son of Alfred Sr. and Lizzie Simpson. They remained in Kent County until 1908 when they came to Boyne City to reside. Alfred Simpson went to work as a fireman in one of the local lumber mills, along with his brother-in-law, Christopher Miller.

In addition to her husband’s steady income, Hattie Simpson also contributed to the family’s financial well-being. She owned and operated her own barbershop and beauty parlor in Boyne City for over 35 years. The couple had only one known child, Loren W. Simpson and in 1930 resided at 210 S. Park Street, Boyne City.

Alfred W. Simpson died in Boyne City on March 15, 1947. Hattie remained in the Boyne City and Walloon Lake area until her death on June 15, 1968. Both are buried in Maple Lawn Cemetery in Boyne City.

I would like very much to be able to document more detailed information on the barbershop and beauty parlor operated by Mrs. Simpson - a successful early Boyne City business establishment owned and operated by an early local businesswoman. Anyone who knows more about Hattie Simpson is invited to contact me by email at Throughthehistorianslens@gmail.com.

> Editor’s note: The next Genealogy With Patrick session at the Boyne District Library will be held from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21. This class will focus on scanning family history materials and setting up digital files to help organize research findings. Participants are asked to bring along their laptops if they have them or sign up for use of those available through the library using the registration link for this event on the library website. This program is free and open to the public and all are encouraged to attend.

> 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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Bluegrass/swing/rock/jazz group Full Cord will play at Freshwater Gallery in Boyne City on Valentines Day. Singer/songwriter Robin Lee Berry will also perform. Call (231) 582-2588 for tickets. Feature story from the Northern Express.

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 around 9. The Legion also has a breakfast on the second Saturday of every month from 8-11 a.m.

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

LIVE MUSIC:

• Friday, Feb. 13, 5:30 p.m. - Lara Fullford, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
• Monday, Feb. 23 - Sean Bielby, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

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

> Open bowling: 3-9 p.m. Tuesdays, 3-10 p.m. Fridays, 12-10 p.m. Saturdays, 12-9 p.m. Sundays. Live music on many Saturdays, call to confirm.

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

> Upcoming classes and exhibits:

• Betty Adgate Exhibit continues through Feb. 14.
• Book a Private Art Party
• Demo Night with Julie Hermann - Feb. 19 
• Painting with Wool - March 10
• Nature Journaling - March 21

BOYNE CITY FARMERS MARKET - Indoors at the Veterans Park Pavilion, 207 N. Lake Street, Boyne City, (231) 582-9009. Open every Saturday, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

> Live music 10 a.m. to 12 noon Saturdays:

• Feb. 14 - Terry Coveyou
• Feb. 28 - Rhett DuCouer

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

• Mondays - Trivia
• Thursdays - Adam and the Cabana Boys, 7 p.m. "Gone Country" show on Feb. 26.
• Fridays - Patrick Ryan, 7 p.m.
• Saturdays - Patrick Ryan, 7 p.m.
• Sunday, Feb. 15 - Patrick Ryan, 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, Feb. 24 - Stormcloud Brewing Beer Dinner, 6-8 p.m. RSVP 231-459-4487 or scott@bctaproom.com.
• Saturdays and Sundays - Sports on all screens.

BOYNE DISTRICT LIBRARY - 201 East Main St., Boyne City, 231-582-7861.

• February newsletter highlights.

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

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

• Saturday, Feb. 14 - Presidents Weekend Fireworks from the top of the mountain at 9:30 p.m. Best viewed from the base of the mountain in front of the Clock Tower Lodge. Details.
• Saturday, Feb. 28 - Full Moon Nordic Nights, 7-9 p.m. at the Boyne Mountain Cross-Country Center. Details and registration.

BOYNE RIVER INN - 229 Water St., Boyne City, (231) 222-4053.

LIVE MUSIC:

• Thursdays through March - Nelson Olstrom performs, 7-10 p.m.

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

> LIVE MUSIC - Saturdays 2-6 p.m.

• Saturday, Feb. 14 - Chris Calleja
• Saturday, Feb. 21 - Michelle Chenard
• Saturday, Feb. 28 - TBD

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

> LIVE MUSIC:

• Friday, Feb. 13 - Brett Mitchell, 7-10 p.m.
• Saturday, Feb. 14 - Lavender Lions, 7-10 p.m.
• Monday, Feb. 16 - The Shifties, 6-9 p.m.
• Friday, Feb. 20 - Nelson Olstrom, 7-10 p.m.
• Saturday, Feb. 21 - Pete Kehoe, 7-10 p.m.
• Monday, Feb. 23 - The Shifties, 6-9 p.m.
• Friday, Feb. 27 - Pete Kehoe, 7-10 p.m.
• Saturday, Feb.28 - Sean Bielby, 7-10 p.m.

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

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

• Saturday, Feb. 14 - KalHaven Strings, 7:30 p.m. Tickets range from $10 to $40, at www.crookedtree.org/downtownsound or call (231) 347-4337.

FRESHWATER GALLERY & CONCERT VENUE - 217 S Lake St., Boyne City, (231) 582-2588. 

• Saturday, Feb. 14 - Full Cord, award-winning Michigan bluegrass band with special guest Robin Lee Berry. Feature story from the Northern Express.
• Saturday, March 14 - Susan Werner, Chicago singer-songwriter.
• Saturday, April 18 - Willie Nile, New York singer-songwriter.
• May concert to be announced.

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

• See website for movies showing on the big screen.
• Friday, Feb. 20, 7 p.m. - Interlochen Arts Academy Presents Romeo and Juliet. With Prokofiev’s famed score, original choreography, and bold design, Romeo and Juliet lays bare the deadly pull of love and hate. Details and tickets.
• Friday, March 6, 7 p.m. - Mariachi Herencia de México. Taking Mariachi to New Heights. Details and tickets.
• Thursday, March 19, 6:30 p.m. - Peppa Pig: My First Concert. From Mozart to Muddy Puddles for ages 2 and up. Details and tickets.

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

> TRIVIA NIGHT - Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m.

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

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

> LIVE MUSIC and events:

• Saturday, Feb. 15 - DJ Lee Blossom, 8-9 p.m.
• Tuesday, Feb. 16 - Lit with Literature: "The Ruinous Love Trilogy" by Brynne Weaver
• Friday, Feb. 20 - Salsa Dancing Night - Join ZoeDance for a fun, relaxed Salsa Social Night. We’ll kick things off with an absolute beginner salsa class, where you’ll learn easy, fun steps designed for total newcomers. Then stick around to dance, mingle, and enjoy the music in a welcoming, low-pressure atmosphere. No partner needed. No experience required. Simple steps anyone can learn. Social dancing, laughs, and great vibes. Come move your body, meet new people, and discover how fun salsa can be.
• Friday, Feb. 27 - Live music by Lou Thumser, 8-11 p.m.

PIED PIPER ROLLER RINK - 04454 M-75 N, Walloon Lake. Admission $8, skate rental $2. Candy, chips, soda/pop, and pizza available for purchase. 

• Fridays in February - Open skate night (all ages), 5-9 p.m.
• Saturdays in February - Family Skate (all ages), 2-6 p.m.
• Saturday, Feb. 14 - Valentines Skate, 2-6 p.m.
• Thursday, Feb. 19 - Christian Skate, 5-8 p.m.
• Thursday, Feb. 26 - Open Skate (all ages) 5-8 p.m.

STIGGS BREWERY & KITCHEN - 112 S. Park St., Boyne City, (231) 497-6100. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays for the winter.

• Thursday, Feb. 19 - Open Mic Night with Nelson Olstrom, 6-9 p.m.

WALLOON WATERSHED - 4128 M-75 , Walloon Lake, (231) 535-6048.

Live music 6-9 p.m.:

• Wednesdays - Pete Kehoe
• Thursdays - Laura Crowe

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