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Fourth of July Weekend is here!
Here are the highlights with full details in our stories below:
BOYNE CITY
Thursday
10am - 5pm - Waterside Art & Craft Fair + Food Trucks
10am - 5pm - Bounce Houses, Rock Wall & Water Slides
6-9 p.m. - Stroll the Streets
Friday
7 a.m. - Independence Day Race
10 a.m. - Grand Parade
1 p.m. - Raft Race
2 p.m. - Duck Race
10:30 p.m. - Fireworks
HORTON BAY
1 p.m. - The quirkiest, coolest little parade in Northern Michigan!
WALLOON LAKE
10:30 p.m. - Fireworks
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Also inside this issue
- The best 4th in the North full schedule
- Longtime Fire Chief Amesbury is parade Grand Marshal
- 'The Big Show Over the Little Village' in Walloon Lake
- BC Blaze helps rubber ducks race down the river
- County board wonders: “Do we need three campuses?”
- FoBR challenge legal status of Boyne River dam
- Boyne Citizen and others get C3F grants
- Boyne Thunder is just a week away
- Heritage Center presents Irish concert on Tuesday
- Night sky: We are living in the golden age of astronomy
- Patrick McCleary history: BCHS Class of 1921
- News briefs, Obituaries, and Municipal News
- Thanks to the donors who keep the news coming!
- Music and entertainment listings
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Dozens of youngsters decorate themselves and their bikes for the 4th of July parade.
Best 4th in the North is here!
It’s time for the Boyne City 4th of July Festival, which has racked up an amazing number of national recognitions. Committee Chair Jessica White points out that the event has been recognized by Good Morning America and USA Today as one of the “Top 10 Independence Day Celebrations in the Nation,” it was the #2 “Best Small Town Fourth of July Celebrations in the USA” by the Travel Channel and last year was crowned the #1 “Best Small-Town July Fourth Fireworks” by Reader’s Digest.
And, White points out, the festival is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, “funded solely by generous donations and organized by a volunteer committee.” The two-day festival costs about $60,000 to put on, and the fireworks display over Lake Charlevoix accounts for nearly two-thirds of the projected annual budget. Donations, volunteers, and sponsors are always welcome, she said.
> Watch a video with highlights from last year’s 4th of July celebration.
Here is the schedule, from the festival website.
THURSDAY, JULY 3
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10am - 5pm: 50th Annual Waterside Art & Craft Fair + Food Trucks, Veterans Memorial Park
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10am - 6pm: Bounce Houses, Rock Wall & Water Slides: $20 Bracelet, Veterans Memorial Park
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4 - 6pm: Packet Pick-up for 49th Annual Independence Day Run, Peninsula Park
- Online Race Registration
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6-9pm: Stroll the Streets: Live bands and entertainment throughout Downtown Boyne City
FRIDAY, JULY 4
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6:30 - 7:30am: Packet Pick-up for 49th Annual Independence Day Run, Peninsula Park. Online Registration
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7 - 10am: Independence Day Breakfast: $12 Adults, $8 Children 12 & Under, FOE Eagles Hall - 106 River St.
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7:30am: 49th Annual Independence week Day Run: Five- or two-mile run along beautiful Lake Charlevoix. Race starts and ends at Peninsula Park.
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8:30am: Parade Registration & Line Up, Intersection of Franklin and Park Streets. Registration form.
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9 - 9:30am: Kids Decorated Bike Parade Lineup: Judging is at 9:30 am. 1st thru 3rd Place Ribbons awarded for ages 8 and under and 9-14. All participants receive a free Happy Meal coupon from Boyne City McDonald's. Early Education Building Playground on the corner of Main and Park Streets.
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9am - 5pm: Bounce Houses, Rock Wall & Water Slides: $20 Bracelet, Veterans Memorial Park
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9am - 12pm: Boyne Valley Garden Club Pie Sale: Assorted whole pies for $25, Veterans Memorial Park Pavilion. Between 9 am and 12 noon, visit the Pavilion at Veterans Memorial Park in Boyne City to make your purchase.
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9:30am: Pre-Parade Entertainment by Boyne Area Gymnastics, Lake Street by the Log Cabin
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9:30am: Pre-Parade Entertainment by Lake Side Elite, Water Street
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9:55am: National Anthem performed by Asuka Barden, Lake Street in front of Log Cabin
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10am: GRAND PARADE, Downtown Boyne City.
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Grand Marshal: Denny Amesbury, Boyne City Volunteer Fire Chief
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Honored Citizens: Linemen of Great Lakes Energy & Consumers Energy
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10am - 5pm: 50th Annual Waterside Art & Craft Fair + Food Trucks, Veterans Memorial Park
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11am - 1pm: Boyne City Rotary "World Famous Chicken BBQ," $20 for half a chicken, baked beans, coleslaw, roll and a beverage, Veterans Memorial Park Pavilion. Pre-order here by 3 p.m. on July 3. Once online orders stop, you can come on the 4th to buy and pick up your dinners while supplies last.
- 12pm - 4pm: Patriotic Painting in the Park: Paint a giant interactive mural with Dan Duncan of Duncan Studios, Sunset Park
- 12:30pm: Kiwanis/Family Fare Kids Pie Eating Contest, Veterans Memorial Park
- 12:30 - 2:30pm: Old Fashioned Children's Games sponsored by Kiwanis of Boyne City, Veterans Memorial Park
- 2pm: Boyne Area Chamber's 37th Annual Duck Race in the Boyne River: Chances to win $1,000, $500, $250, $100 and SIX $50 prizes. Purchase $10 tickets at the Boyne Area Chamber of Commerce or Lynda's Real Estate.
- 2:30 - 3pm: Jerry Froats Commemorative Raft Race in the Boyne River: Rafts check-in by 2 pm at Riverside Park on Spring Street. In an effort to keep our river clean and wildlife safe, we encourage spraying water, not balloons. NEW this year: Two 1st place prizes for $50 each - Most Patriotic & Most Creative
- 3 - 7pm: Live Music by Tom Zipp and the Bullpen Veterans Memorial Park
- 10:30pm: GRAND FIREWORKS, Over Lake Charlevoix (Rain date July 5th)
REMINDERS:
- All city parks are tobacco, drug and weapon free.
- Dogs are not allowed in city parks during festivals and special events.
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Munson Charlevoix Hospital First Aid Tent is located by the old Chamber of Commerce log cabin.
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Handicap parking is available during the Parade on Park St. between Boyne City Hardware and Pat O'Brien Real Estate.
- The opinions, beliefs and viewpoints expressed by the various parade entries do not necessarily reflect the opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints of the Boyne City 4th of July Festival.
THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS - Boyne City 4th of July Festival is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, ID 37-1881144. Donations may be made to "Boyne City 4th of July Festival" and mailed to P.O. Box 407, Boyne City, MI 49712. Forty fireworks donation canisters are located at local businesses, bringing in about $3,000 per year. If you would like more information about sponsorship, donating or volunteering, please contact Jessica White at 231-675-3387 or jessicaboyneace@gmail.com.
> Click here to see the sponsors who make this event possible.
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4th of July Parade Grand Marshal Dennis Amesbury
Parade Grand Marshal Dennis Amesbury is a 45-year veteran of the Fire Department
By Jessica White, Boyne City 4th of July Committee president
We are proud to honor Dennis Amesbury as the 2025 grand marshal of Boyne City’s 4th of July Parade!
A longtime Boyne City resident and proud graduate of the Boyne City High School Class of 1970, Dennis has dedicated his life to serving the community he loves. He and his wife, Janie Amesbury, have been married for 52 years and have two children, all of whom have called Boyne City home.
Dennis’s impact on our town is far-reaching. He devoted 34½ years to the Department of Public Works, helping maintain and improve the community’s infrastructure. He served as president of Boyne City Little League for three years, has been part of the Boyne City Golf League for over 30 years, and proudly served on the Boyne City Fire Department for 45 years, including the last 22 years as fire chief - the longest-serving chief in the department’s history. He has also served on the EMS Ambulance Department for the past 20 years.
Dennis’s legacy continues through his son, Ryan Amesbury, who has served alongside his father as an active firefighter for 20 years. During this year's parade, Ryan will be following Dennis in Boyne City’s original 1917 American LaFrance fire truck - the City’s first gas-powered fire truck.
Dennis and Janie are the proud grandparents of four, with their children and grandchildren all living in Boyne City - continuing the Amesbury tradition of love and service to this special community.
Please join us in celebrating Dennis Amesbury’s remarkable service and lifelong dedication to Boyne City!
2025 HONORED CITIZENS during the Parade are the linemen of northern Michigan who worked tirelessly to restore power to thousands of Michiganders during the historic, devastating ice storm last March. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, Great Lakes Energy and Consumers Energy.
| | Dennis Amesbury with his son Ryan and grandson Brady, who is now 18, and Jace, now age 11. Ryan plans to follow in his father’s and grandfather’s footsteps, as he is taking EMT and fire science classes at North Central Michigan College in hopes of becoming a full-time firefighter in the future. More pictures from Facebook. | | |
July 4th brings 'The Big Show Over the Little Village' in Walloon Lake
Join us in Walloon Lake Village this 4th of July for The Big Show Over the Little Village, a spectacular fireworks celebration that lights up the night and brings the community together at dusk on Friday night. Pack a blanket, find your favorite lakeside spot, and enjoy an unforgettable evening in Northern Michigan. During the day, enjoy live music in Village Green Park and face painting and kids’ activities with Tommy’s Walloon.
For those of you who will be watching the fireworks from your boat, the DNR and Charlevoix County Sheriff remind you to please stay clear of the barge location. For the best viewing and safety for all, ensure your docking lights are turned off while cruising on Walloon Lake at night.
The holiday weekend continues with the Blue Ribbon Art Show from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 5 and 6, in Village Green Park.
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Members of the BC Blaze robotics team have helped the Boyne Chamber run the 4th of July duck race for the past seven years.
Streamlined and squeaky, rubber ducks race down the Boyne River on Friday
By Rusty Carpenter, russellcarpenter09@icloud.com
Most people know the 4th of July for the amazing fireworks that light up the sky every year, but do you know what else goes down that very same day? It's a race! Now, it's not your normal race. In fact, there aren't even any people participating in this race. Every year, for the past 37 years, the Boyne Area Chamber of Commerce has put on the 4th of July Duck Race. You read me right, it’s a duck race. Not normal ducks though, but rubber ducks. Every year, at 2 p.m. on July 4th, a little more than 1,000 rubber ducks are dumped into the Boyne River to race a short distance for a short time.
For the last seven years, the local robotics team, Boyne City Blaze, has had the privilege of helping with this event. The robotics team helps by numbering every duck, creating a handmade finish line, as well as removing all the ducks and the finish line from the river after the race is over. Now, you may be wondering, “Why do the ducks need to be numbered?” Well, that's because they don't just do this for fun. It's also a raffle.
In this raffle, you can buy tickets. Every ticket is numbered, and for every ticket, there is a duck. If your duck is one of the lucky few that make it to the end first, you win. Tickets cost $10 and can be found at the Chamber of Commerce office and Lynda's Real Estate. Duck race prizes are: first place $1,000, 2nd place $500, 3rd place $100, 4th through 10th place $50
Here is what some of our Boyne citizens think of the duck race:
Lynda Christensen, owner of Lynda's Real Estate, said this when asked how she would describe the experience of attending one of the famous duck races: “Whenever you buy a ticket, you always hope to win. But the most important part is not the winning, it is the camaraderie of bringing people together and enjoying the outdoors in beautiful Boyne City.”
Missy Schroeder, head coach of Boyne City Blaze, said, “The 4th of July duck race is my favorite tradition. When Boyne City was named one the best small towns to spend the 4th of July in by USA Today, it was the duck race that made the front page. Hundreds of people having old-fashioned fun with water guns, listening to the music, watching the ducks float down the river, and hoping their duck will win.”
And Shaun Tachoir, a local dad, said this when asked what he thought the duck race means for the community: “I think it's a very nice thing to get some of the younger kids, as well as some of the older kids, involved in this town's events. It's a very nice tradition - dare I say my favorite one.”
This race begins when the Fire Department’s sky-high ladder truck dumps all the ducks into the river at the Harbor House parking lot across from Old City Park. People line the river and the streets to watch the ducks go down the river, and cheer on their ducks, even though they don't actually know which one is theirs. As the ducks float down the river, they eventually end up reaching a “funnel” to determine who the real winners are.
This event is always a great time, and a fun way to spend some part of your afternoon time as you patiently await the fireworks display later in the day.
This year’s race will be happening at 2 p.m. in downtown Boyne City on Friday, July 4th. It's always a fun time, and even if you don't happen to have a duck race ticket, we invite you to still come down for this quacktastic showdown and to cheer on the silly little ducks in the river. All proceeds of this event contribute to the Boyne Area Chamber’s community events and member support.
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County board wonders: “Do we want to have three campuses?”
By Carole Shane, cjshane@charter.net
Charlevoix County’s various functions are currently conducted on three different sites, and the idea that this is less than ideal was discussed at the Board of Commissioners’ meeting on June 25.
The Health Department, Sheriff’s Office and Jail are adjacent to each other on Garfield and Grant Streets on the south side of Charlevoix.
Court-related functions and other offices such as the County Clerk are housed downtown in what has traditionally been referred to as the “County Building” on the corner of Antrim and State Streets.
The Shirley Roloff Center, formerly Charlevoix Elementary School, is located north of town on Division Street in Charlevoix Township. The Roloff Center houses the Charlevoix Senior Center, Commission on Aging, County Administrator and Human Resources as well as other offices.
Commissioners have been seeking a way to move courthouse functions from the building downtown to a location closer to the Sheriff’s office and jail.
Commissioners heard a report from the recently formed Health Department Building subcommittee, detailing reasons why moving the Health Department from the current location on Garfield Avenue to the Shirley Roloff Center is not feasible. The committee cited inadequate square footage for offices and insufficient room for storage of clinical materials as factors working against such a move.
Commission Chair Scott Hankins reiterated the board’s interest in consolidating the county’s operations, stating “We own too many properties.”
Subcommittee chair AnneMarie Conway agreed, stating, “Do we want to have three campuses going forward?”
The county purchased the former Elementary School for $1.4 million in 2020 with the intention of moving the senior center and most non-court-centered offices to that location.
In other business, information presented at last week’s county board meeting indicates that Phase 3 of the Boyne City to Charlevoix Non-Motorized Trail is coming to a conclusion. Charlevoix County Planning Director Kiersten Stark will be meeting this week with Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) staff, representatives from the engineering firm, Gosling Czubak, and representatives from the excavation company, Team Elmer’s, to clarify the remaining financial details.
Change orders and significant delays in the completion of the project have necessitated modifications to the original cost projections. The commissioners asked their civil attorney to attend the meeting to assist in finalizing a contract that will be brought before the board for their approval.
Brian Babbitt, executive director for North Country Community Mental Health Agency presented the agency’s annual report for fiscal year 2024. Babbitt’s report indicated that 3,929 individuals were served across the six-county service area comprising Charlevoix, Antrim, Emmet, Cheboygan, Kalkaska and Otsego counties. Here is a link to the full report. Some of the highlights:
- The number of individuals served and total expenditures were fairly evenly distributed across the counties. Adults comprised 74% of the agency’s caseload with 26% being children.
- Seventy-six percent (76%) of clients present with a mental illness while 24% have intellectual or developmental disabilities.
- Ninety-two percent (92%) of individuals were covered by Medicaid in 2024 with only 8% being privately insured.
- Babbitt predicted that the State of Michigan will need to make significant cuts to Medicaid for FY2025.
In other business the board:
- Approved the Beaver Island Meal Agreement by a 4-2 vote.
- Appointed Jeremy Whitley of Charlevoix to the Northern Lakes Economic Alliance (NLEA) Board.
- Discussed separating and updating the County Administrator/HR Director Job Description(s).
The board also approved several resolutions:
- Child & Parent Legal Representation Grant
- FY26 Childcare Fund
- Boyne Area Senior Center Lease Agreement
- Commission on Aging Hall Rental Agreement
- Area Agency on Aging FY26 Annual Implementation Plan
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FoBR contends that power cannot legally be generated at Boyne USA's Boyne River dam
By Jamie Baumann, jamie@boynecitizen.com
In response to Boyne USA's recent filings with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Friends of the Boyne River said that Boyne Mountain cannot legally generate power at the Boyne River Hydroelectric Plant using problematic penstocks because of a restrictive covenant barring the generation of electricity "in perpetuity" written into the original purchase agreement between Consumers Power and Boyne USA in the 1960s. Read the full letter.
FoBR wrote, "...all evidence that we have seen indicates that Consumers Power acted responsibly and ethically by putting in a land use restriction that would prevent any future operator from using the leaky penstocks. Consumers Power had every reason to believe that the land use restriction would be honored, and that the dam could be operated safely under those conditions."
Boyne USA in previous filings has said they have fixed the leaky penstocks. Even so, Friends of the Boyne River said the restrictive covenant that was included in the original sales agreement between Consumers Power and Boyne USA is still legally in effect.
Boyne USA previously submitted a document from the Consumers Power land manager that, according to FoBR, "releases Consumers Power's interest in the property, but it does not 'bar or extinguish any land or resource use restriction,' nor does it state that the land use restriction was entered in error."
FoBR said that a land use restriction cannot be removed by agreement between Consumers Power and Boyne USA, but can only be removed by the Circuit Court, because a land use restriction is placed for the public's interest, not for either Consumers Power's nor Boyne USA's interest. In a filing to FERC, FoBR said, " ...the land use restriction is valid, since Boyne USA has not shown that a valid Circuit Court order has been entered into the public record to remove the land use restriction."
FoBR said that when they visited the dam, the penstocks haven't been operating in the last couple months. If the penstocks were not operating, the dam was not generating hydroelectricity. This would be in compliance with the restrictive covenant.
FoBR filed a second document with FERC that was privileged. It is customary for FERC to make documents privileged that deal with how a hydroelectric plant operates for national security reasons. Thus, specification documents filed by Boyne USA and now by FoBR are not accessible to the general public.
| | C3F awards Community Priorities Grants to Boyne Citizen and others across Charlevoix County | | |
The Charlevoix County Community Foundation has awarded 16 grants to local organizations, totaling $157,840, including $12,500 to the Boyne Citizen, in support of programs and projects benefiting Charlevoix County.
The Community Priorities Grants were awarded to local nonprofit organizations working to address critical community needs across Charlevoix County, thanks to donors who participated with the Community Foundation “to make a difference close to home,” according to the foundation’s announcement.
Boyne Citizen board member Michelle Cortright commented, “The Charlevoix County Community Foundation's support of Boyne Citizen is much appreciated. It allows us to continue to bring high quality, unbiased journalism to our area and to provide coverage that otherwise would not be available to our community. We will celebrate our one-year anniversary on September 4 and are grateful for the support of our donors and the Community Foundation."
The $12,500 awarded to the Boyne Citizen follows a foundation donation of $12,197 made last November to support the start of new local, nonprofit news source for the Boyne area. The Boyne Citizen made its debut Sept.3, 2024, created in response to the "news desert” in our local area. This year’s donation is to help the Boyne Citizen help to hire a journalism intern, with the hope that the position will become a full time reporter position.
The Boyne Citizen has grown to nearly 1,800 subscribers in 10 months, with more than 350 of those subscribers also choosing to make donations to support the free weekly newsletter.
Click here for a press release with details on all of the grants awarded. For more information about the Charlevoix County Community Foundation, contact the Foundation office at (231) 536-2440 or visit the organization’s website at www.c3f.org.
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Boyne Thunder is just a week away
It's 4th of July Weekend, but another major event, Boyne Thunder, is coming to Boyne City next weekend, July 11 and 12. Boyne Thunder is a power boat event that began in 2004 to raise funds for three beneficiaries: Camp Quality, Challenge Mountain and Boyne City Main Street. Since the event began, close to $1.5 million has been raised.
The 120 participating boats range in size from 22 to 55 feet in length with horsepower ranging from 425 to 3,600. Some boats are capable of speeds over 150 mph.
Boyne Thunder is a poker run, not a race. This means the winner is decided by the best poker hand collected along a specified route, and not who is first to complete the course. Participants will pick up one sealed envelope containing a playing card at each of five different stops along the route.
The course is approximately 150 miles long, traversing both Lake Charlevoix and Lake Michigan. The fleet will leave the Boyne City Marina at approximately 10 a.m. and begin the parade laps around 10:15 a.m. The boats will form four distinct groups according to their cruising speed and boat length. Each group will pass in front of the marina following their group's pace boat before heading west to Charlevoix.
The fleet will pass through Charlevoix at approximately 10:30 a.m. before heading to the first card stop near the marina in Elk Rapids. The second card stop is near the marina in Northport and then the boats go back to Charlevoix for lunch, arriving at the marina in Round Lake around noon.
At approximately 1:35 pm, the fleet will leave Charlevoix and head to the third card stop in Bay Harbor, and then on to the fourth card stop at the docks in Harbor Springs. The boats will pick up their fifth card in Horton Bay before turning in their cards in Boyne City.
The poker hands are revealed after a participant dinner and auction Saturday evening in the Poker Run Village located near the Boyne City Marina. The prizes for the best poker hand are: 1st place, $5,000; 2nd place, $3,000; 3rd place, $1,500. There is also a $500 prize for the last place hand.
SPECTATOR HIGHLIGHTS
FRIDAY, JULY 11
- 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm Stroll the Streets “Street Show” on Lake and Water Streets in Downtown Boyne City
SATURDAY, JULY 12
- 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Pancake Breakfast at the Boyne City Fire Department - donations accepted
- 10:15 am - 10:45 am Boat Parade Laps, Boyne City (approximate times)
- Noon - 1:30 pm Lunch in Charlevoix at the Charlevoix City Marina
- 1:35 pm Boats depart Charlevoix
- 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm Boaters turn in cards in Boyne City
RECOMMENDED VIEWING LOCATIONS
Boyne City
- Grant Moore Municipal Marina
- Open Space (across from Family Fare)
- Sunset Park
- Peninsula Beach
- Tannery Beach
- Young State Park
Charlevoix
- Walkways at Pine River Channel and Bridge Park
- South Pier Lighthouse & Michigan Beach Park
- Area around Charlevoix Marina
- Mt. McSauba Beach
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Heritage Center presents Irish concert on Tuesday
Boyne Heritage Center presents an evening of Irish music at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, at the Boyne Area Performing Arts Center. The Shannon Lee Duo brings a cosmopolitan twist to traditional Irish music. Featuring Hannah Harris on fiddle and vocals and Alberto (Bear) Whitmer on guitar and bodhran, the duo brings an act that is both an energizing and grounding experience. Hannah and Bear's incredible musicianship, storytelling and warm stage presence make for an unforgettable performance. Have a listen here. Tickets are $25 at the door.
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Gazebo concerts continue on Wednesdays
“Evenings at the Gazebo” concerts are back. The Boyne Area Chamber’s free summer concert series on Wednesdays is returning to the Gazebo in Old City Park. The chamber has also reserved the Veterans Park Pavilion in case of rain, so the concerts can continue as scheduled. Guests are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket, as well as food and drinks.
Here is the remaining summer schedule, with concerts held from 6:30 - 8 p.m.:
- July 9 - Katherine Ryan
- July 16 - Pete Fetters
- July 23 - The Hazel James Band
- July 30 - Melissa & Jake
- August 6 - Dags Und Timmah
- August 13 - Billy McAllister
- August 20 - Delilah DeWilde
- August 27 - Laura Crowe
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MOBILE SECRETARY OF STATE - The Michigan Secretary of State will visit the Boyne District Library with their mobile office from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, July 3. Anyone may book a visit to the upstairs Library Conference Room to complete Secretary of State transactions, including for a first-time Michigan ID, to renew a driver’s license or ID, to transfer a title, or to apply for or renew a disability placard. For more information or to schedule your visit call 231-582-7861. Walk-ins are also welcomed.
GARDEN CLUB PIE SALE - The Boyne Valley Garden Club will hold a pie sale on the 4th of July. Between 9 am and 12 noon, visit the Pavilion at Veterans Memorial Park in Boyne City to make your purchase for $25 each. The deadline has passed for online ordering.
ROTARY CHICKEN DINNER - The Boyne City Rotary Club is taking online orders for its famous Rotary Chicken Barbecue until 3 p.m. on July 3. The barbecue will be held at Veterans Park along the Lake Charlevoix waterfront from 11a.m. until sold out. The Rotarians will be barbecuing 750 chicken halves along with coleslaw and the famous Rotary beans. The pre-sale is limited to 600 dinners. Once online orders stop, you can come on the 4th to buy and pick up your dinners while supplies last. The price of the dinner is $20 and you can pre-order and pay for your meal here. If you would like to order in advance and pay with cash or check, contact any Rotary member or Kathy at 231-469-6433.
DATES FOR FIREWORKS - Michigan law allows consumer fireworks to be used on private property from June 29 to July 4 (11:00 AM to 11:45 PM), and July 5 if it's a Friday or Saturday, which is the case in 2025. Fireworks are prohibited on public property, school property, church property, or the property of another person without express permission.
CORNHOLE TOURNEY - The Waterfront Field of Dreams Committee is sponsoring its fifth annual Cornhole Tournament on Sunday, July 6, in Old City Park. The tournament includes two divisions, Relaxed, held at 1 p.m., and Competitive at 3 p.m. with an entry fee of $40 per team. The tourney will be limited to 16 teams per division. The tournament is offering a $100 cash prize for first place and $50 cash prize for second for each division. Teams are invited to sign up during Stroll the Streets on Friday nights at Lynda's Real Estate Service, or by texting Becky at 231-675-0543. Proceeds from the event will go to the rebuilding of the Waterfront Field of Dreams Little League field in Veterans Memorial Park. Flyer for this event.
DINING 4 PAWS - The Charlevoix Area Humane Society’s annual Dining 4 Paws fundraising event has been scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 7, at Castle Farms. The evening begins at 5:30 p.m. with cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, followed by a plated dinner at 6:30 p.m. For more information call 231-582-6774 or email pets.charlevoixhumane.org. Tickets are $125, including cocktails. Details and reservations.
PEACE, LOVE & PHILANTHROPY – A 1970s-themed fundraiser for the Boyne Arts Center, Thursday, Aug. 21 from 5:30-9 p.m. at The Farm at Frog Hollow, Boyne City. Please join us for a fun evening celebrating the arts at a top-quality venue with dinner and live auction. Dress in your 70s attire, if you wish. For information call (231) 622-2073 and you can register here.
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Splash Pad is splashing
After being down for over a week due to underground pipe issues, the Splash Pad and Peninsula Beach restrooms are both back up and running in time for the holiday weekend.
CONSTRUCTION UPDATES - Please be aware of the following updates related to street work in Boyne City:
Happening Thursday, July 3:
- Pine Street (from Front Street through the intersection at Lake Street toward East Street) will be closed while crews apply a base coat of asphalt.
- The intersection at Lake & Pine will be closed during the day but is expected to reopen by late afternoon.
East Main Street Update:
Sewer work is underway. The contractor will pull the new pipe under the roadway Thursday. The open trench will remain for now, as this location is needed for the next section of work. Restoration of E. Main is expected within the next two weeks.
Thank you for your patience as we continue these important infrastructure improvements!
MARINA WAITLIST SURVEY - Couldn't make it to the June 26 Community Input Event on the Marina Waitlist? Take the survey online here.
MARINA IMPROVEMENTS - We’ve made a few more important improvements around the docks to enhance safety and convenience for our boaters:
- Emergency Stop (E-Stop) buttons have been installed at key locations around the Marina to provide a quick shutoff option for electrical pedestals in case of emergency.
- Bow cleats have also been added to help boats properly secure in their slips, giving you better stability while docked.
- Water service is now available on T Dock.
Here are a few friendly marina reminders to help keep things safe and smooth for all:
- Planning to dock at the Marina? Please call the staff on duty at (231) 582-7361 for permission before tying up.
- Fishing and swimming are not allowed on any Marina docks - this helps keep the area safe and boat traffic flowing smoothly.
- No swimming is allowed off the Shoppers’ Dock at the mouth of the river. With boats coming and going all season, it’s not a safe spot.
CITY COMMISSION PETITIONS - Official petition forms are available at City Hall for anyone interested in running for City Commission in the Nov. 4 election. Three seats will be filled in this election.
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.
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WARM WATER - After three days of 90-plus degree heat, Lake Charlevoix temperatures were hovering around 72°F as of June 23. Temps are monitored at the Boyne City Marina.
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This is a portion of a single image of the Virgo SuperCluster, shot by the wide-field camera at the Vera C. Rubin Observatory. It shows just 10% of the total image. Most of the objects you see are galaxies, many of which have never been identified.
OUR NIGHT SKY
We are living in the golden age of astronomy
By Rod Cortright, cortrigh@msu.edu
“Our Night Sky” is a monthly column by Rod Cortright, an amateur astronomer and astrophotographer who lives north of Boyne City. He is also a NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador who does educational outreach for the agency. In the summer, Rod is a Sky Docent at the Headlands International Dark Sky Park.
Over the past two decades, several new powerful space-based and terrestrial telescopes have come online. The Vera C. Rubin Observatory, the newest of these instruments, has been completed and is now undergoing its commissioning phase. The late Vera C. Rubin was the first astronomer to observe and describe the impacts of dark matter.
Located in northern Chile, in the Atacama Desert – an area with some of the clearest skies on earth – is an astronomical facility designed to revolutionize our understanding of the universe. When fully operational, it will conduct a decade-long survey of the entire southern sky, capturing deep, wide and rapid images that will create an unprecedented record of the changing night sky.
At the heart of the observatory is its survey telescope, a 27.5-foot-wide field instrument equipped with the world’s largest digital camera for astronomy – a 3.2 gigapixel CCD camera, which is 120 times larger than the sensor on a smartphone. This telescope can capture images of 9.6 square degrees of sky with a single exposure, which is equivalent to seven full moons, allowing it to photograph the entire visible sky every few nights. The data collected will amount to tens of petabytes over the course of the survey, requiring sophisticated data management and processing systems to make it accessible to scientists and the public.
The Rubin Observatory will address some of the most profound questions in astrophysics. It will help researchers study dark matter and dark energy by mapping the distribution of galaxies and tracking the expansion of the universe. The observatory will also provide detailed insights into the formation and evolution of the Milky Way and detect potentially hazardous asteroids. In its first night of operation, it discovered over 1,000 new asteroids, seven of which have earth-crossing orbits. It will also observe transient phenomena such as supernovae, gamma-ray bursts and variable stars with unparalleled frequency and precision.
| | An early photo of the old Boyne City High School building, which was previously located on the corner of South Park and East Main Streets, across from the Boyne District Library. | | |
THROUGH THE HISTORIAN'S LENS
Boyne City High School Class of 1921
By Patrick McCleary, Throughthehistorianslens@gmail.com
The Charlevoix County History Preservation Society
Imagine yourself in attendance at an antique postcard and paper show in downtown Lansing - not far from the Michigan State Capital. The venue is large, some 50 to 75 vendors and several hundred people in attendance. The items offered for sale range from the 1860s through the 1950s and cover such a range of paper ephemera that it would take an entire column simply to describe. However, suffice it to say that upon arriving in the morning, the search begins!
Some vendors are very well-organized, displaying images, ads, photographs, etc. by states and locations. These are the easy stops. At other tables, boxes and boxes of photographs are simply filled with images labeled according to theme: “Trains,” “Railroad Depots,” “Boats,” “Hunting,” and yes, you guessed it, “Graduation.” Now, I can actually hear your thoughts, “… seen one, you’ve seen them all.” To some degree, I do agree with you. This is why I initially pay more attention to the reverse of these images.
It just so happened that one of the vendors attending that day was an old friend. Residing in southern Michigan, his “pickings” over the years have yielded some remarkable additions to my own collections - in particular that of early Boyne City history. At his encouragement, I began thumbing through a box of some 200+ “graduating class” photographs, beginning with the reverse of each image for mentions of city names.
Well, to make an already long story a bit shorter, there were no mentions of “Boyne City” to be found. However, one image did stand out. This particular photograph listed many names on the reverse - including several very easily recognizable early Boyne City surnames. No graduation year was listed, but with nearly every individual named, I took a chance, purchased the photograph and brought it home - a new mystery to solve!
I have viewed many records and studied many early, local families over the past 30+ years, so names like Tainter, Comoloquoy, Speltz, Chase, D’Anjou, and Harris all jump right off the page. I chose Helen (Harris) Speltz as my test subject, as I am quite familiar with Judge John M. Harris and his family. Helen and her future husband, Arthur Speltz, graduated together, about the year 1920-21. A quick search of the 1920 and 1921 issues of the Boyne Citizen provided me with lists of those who graduated in those years. Bingo! 1921!
At that point, the research aspect of the project takes place. Each individual named on the reverse of the image is researched to obtain the details for the listing below. You’ll note that six of the class members were not identified by the original owner. To obtain those names, I had to rely on the class roster provided in their 1921 graduation newspaper write-up. Those additional names are provided at the end of this compilation.
Let me introduce you to the Boyne City High School Class of 1921.
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Front row (left to right):
- Maude Louise Tainter (1902-1990), daughter of Herbert L. and Lottie (Burch) Tainter. Married 1.) Thomas M. King; 2.) Louis A. Gotting.
- Beatrice M. Comoloquoy (1905-1993), daughter of Thomas and Victoria (Riff) Comoloquoy. Married Paul B. Simmons.
- Gladys Christina Ellen Bennett (1902-1999), daughter of Ernest E. and Catherine F. (Comoloquoy) Bennett. Married 1.) Fred E. VanSickle; 2.) Burton C. Mellancamp.
- Leota Viola Getty (1903-2001), daughter of John E. and Ida M. (Roof) Getty. Married Chester G. Sudman.
- Maurine Marguerite Greenman (1902-1984), daughter of Jay D. and Sarah A. (Baker) Greenman. Married 1.) Leroy D. “Roy” Jenkins; 2.) William E. “Chummy” Lewis.
- Unknown
- Katherine Elizabeth Mehegan (1903-1985), daughter of James E. and Lillian S. (Dow) Mehegan. Married Francis N. Clarke.
- Joy Rebecca Wing (1904-1947), daughter of Rev. William and Anna (Bennett) Wing. Married Levi Valeno Prince.
Second row (left to right):
- Veda Rosalia Chase (1904-1981), daughter of Franklin M. and Margaret (Nugent) Chase. Married 1.) Aurele A. Durocher. 2.) John Schlosser.
- Irma Margaret Lefler (1904-1986), daughter of Stanford and Anna D. (Milton) LeFler. Married Carl F. Heitman.
- Irene Lucille D’Anjou (1901-1995), daughter of Remi J. and Philomena M. (LaFamme) D’Anjou. Married Ormond B. McNalley.
- Helen E. Harris (1903-1986), daughter of John M. and Nellie J. (Noyes) Harris. Married Matthew H. Speltz.
- Vera Lorch (1903-1986), daughter of Edward and Agnes (Miller) Lorch. Married 1.) John P. Fenald. 2.) Samuel A. Tokoly.
- Unknown
- Mary Muriel Willis (1902-1971), daughter of Fred and Cora (Johnson) Willis. Married Kermit F. Davis.
- Marion Roberta Chase (1904-1959), daughter of Channing E. and Cora A. (Russell) Chase. Married Glen G. Studt.
Third row (left to right):
- Unknown
- Frank Leonard Pierce (1903-1982), son of Norman B. and Ida M. (Vollett) Pierce. Married 1.) Marguerite C. Mitchell; 2.) Katherine E. (Moller) Douple.
- Matthew Henry Speltz (1901-1961), son of Nicholas and Elizabeth (Welbes) Speltz. Married Helen E. Harris.
- Bertram H. Flower (1900-1972), Son of Arthur G. and Edith E. (Metcalf) Flower. Married Helen Miller.
- Albert Fredrich Wilhelm “Sam” Kamdradt (1903-1966), son of Heinrich F.W. and Adeline C. (Fildebrandt) Kamradt. Married Mary A. Russell.
- Unknown
- Carl August Peterson (1902-1989), son of John A. and Anna S. (Gustafson) Peterson. Married Virginia B. Callender.
- Unknown
- Unknown
Identification of the unidentified class members:
- Margaret R. Alldread (1901-1985), daughter of David D. and Grace C. (Kerry) Alldread. Married 1.) Harry E. Loveland; 2.) Harry M. Linabury.
- Gladys Gertrude Palmer* (1904- ? ), Married 1.) William M. French; 2.) Harry D. Darling
- [*Gladys G. Cooper was the daughter of L.C. Cooper and Helena M. “Maude” (Williams) Cooper. After Mr. Cooper’s death, his widow became the wife of John C. Palmer - making Gladys Mr. Palmer’s step-daughter. She apparently took on the surname Palmer during this period of her life. She was later married under the surname Cooper.]
- Marion John Dockstader (1901-1962), son of John N. and Jessica (Gairns) Dockstader. Married Virginia Louise Hale.
- Howard Albright (1902-1977), son of John F. and Josephine A. (Boline) Albright. Never married.
- Theron Dean (1900-1985), son of Purvis E. and Mattie M. (Bignell) Dean. Married Dorothy E. Hobson.
- Eunice May Armstrong (1896*-1988), daughter of John Q.D. and Rosa A. (Taylor) Armstrong. Never married.
[* It is unknown why she was so much older than the other students in her class. After graduation, she took her nursing exams and graduated in 1923. She acted as a registered nurse her entire life.]
Epilogue:
Photographs are not only an interesting aspect of local history; they are an imperative one. Simply possessing a photograph among a collection is not where the story and the owner’s obligation ends. Without researching the details that can be found within these pictures, they will become completely meaningless within the span of two or more generations. Researching the details and recording these findings assures that photographs can continue to illustrate the stories of people, events and historical eras for many generations to come.
By the way, the photograph that I purchased was in far from perfect condition, but by scanning and correcting the many, small flaws, a crisp and clean original was soon brought to life - the photograph you see above.
| | > 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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MUSIC, ARTS, AND ENTERTAINMENT
Please email your special events and music information to jim@boynecitizen.com.
AMERICAN LEGION Post 228 - 302 S Lake St., Boyne City, (231) 459-4188.
Bingo every Tuesday, open to the public, refreshments provided. Doors open at 3 p.m., play starts at 5, ending at 8.
BARREL BACK - 4069 M-75, Walloon Lake, (231) 535-6000.
> Sundays in July - Live music with Hanna Von Bernthal, 4-7 p.m. at the Dock Bar.
BC LANES/THE VENUE BAR & GRILL - 1199 M-75 S, Boyne City, (231) 582-6353.
> LIVE MUSIC, Bike & Car Night, 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays on our outdoor stage
Tuesday, July 8 - Timberline
Tuesday, July 15 - Peril
Tuesday, July 22 - Spur the Moment
Tuesday, July 29 - Country Thunder
BOYNE ARTS CENTER - 1 Water Street, Suite 203, Boyne City. (231) 622-2073.
> Upcoming classes and exhibits:
BOYNE CITY FARMERS MARKET - Veterans Park, 207 N. Lake Street, Boyne City. (231) 582-9009. Open Wednesdays and Saturdays, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
> LIVE MUSIC:
Saturday, July 5 - Evan Archambo
Wednesday, July 9 - Katherine Ryan
Saturday, July 12 - No market today
Wednesday, July 16 - Laura Thurston
Saturday, July 19 - Rhett DuCouer
Wednesday, July 23 - Laura Thurston
Saturday, July 26 - Kevin Wolff
Wednesday, July 30 - Melissa Welke
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 on the patio stage:
Thursday, July 3 - Adam and the Cabana Boys, 7-10 p.m.
Friday, July 4 - Patrick Ryan and Josh Raber, 7-10 p.m.
Saturday, July 5 - Adam and the Cabana Boys, 7-10 p.m.
Sunday, July 6 - Dave Cisco, 6-9 p.m.
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
Saturday, July 5 - Chris Calleja (2-6)
Sunday, July 6 - Michelle Chenard (1:30-5)
Friday, July 11 - Chris Calleja (2-6)
Saturday, July 12 - Chris Calleja (2-6)
Friday, July 18 - Jelly Roll Blues Band (4-7)
Saturday, July 19 - Two Track Mind (2-6)
Friday, July 25 - Chase & Allie (4-7)
Saturday, July 26 - Chris Calleja (2-6)
CAFE SANTE - 1 Water St., Boyne City, (231) 582-8800.
> LIVE MUSIC, 7-10 p.m.
Friday, July 4 - Sean Bielby
Saturday, July 5 - The Fridays
Friday, July 11 - Brian T. McCosky
Saturday, July 12 - Pete Kehoe
Friday, July 18 - Genna & Jesse
Saturday, July 19 - Genna & Jesse
Friday, July 25 - Chris Calleja
Saturday, July 26 - The Lavender Lions Duo
CROOKED TREE ARTS CENTER - 461 E. Mitchell Street. Petoskey, (231) 347-4337.
> See website for updated art shows, entertainment, and children's activities.
GREAT LAKES CENTER FOR THE ARTS - 800 Bay Harbor Drive, Petoskey, (231) 439 -2600. SUMMER/FALL CONCERT SERIES:
July 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
LAVENDER HILL FARM - 7354 Horton Bay Rd N, Boyne City, (231) 582-3784.
Details and tickets.
July 5 - The Accidentals
July 6 - The Accidentals
July 18 - The Appleseed Collective
July 25 - Lavender Goes Pink with Morgan Myles
July 26 - The Dryes
August 9 - Joshua Davis
August 16 - Ashes & Arrows
August 30 - The Hackwells
MUSKRAT DISTILLING - 121 Water St., Boyne City, (231) 268-0178.
> KARAOKE - 8 to 11 p.m. every Wednesday
> LIVE MUSIC:
Thursday, July 3 - Lou Thumser, 6-9 p.m.
Thursday, July 3 - DJ T-Bone, 9:30-11:59 p.m.
Monday, July 7 - Lit With Literature, 7 p.m.
Friday, July 11 - Timberline, 6-9 p.m.
Saturday, July 12 - DJ Lee Blossom, 9-11:59 p.m.
Monday, July 14 - Bloomin’ Sanity Women’s Happy Hour, 5 p.m.
Friday, July 18 - Lavender Lions, 6-9 p.m.
Friday, July 25 - Eric Jaqua, 6-9 p.m.
PENINSULA PARK EVENT CENTER, 5 W. Main Street, Boyne City, (231) 881-5192, peninsulaparkevents@gmail.com. This space is available to rent for public and private events including parties, fundraisers, entertainment, classes and meetings.
> Friday, July 11 - Billy Gunther and the Midwest Riders perform from 8 p.m. to 12 midnight of Boyne Thunder weekend. Admission is $10.
PROVISIONS LOUNGE - 123 Water St., Boyne City, (231) 582-2151.
LIVE MUSIC, 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays.
STIGGS BREWERY & KITCHEN - 112 S. Park St., Boyne City, (231) 497-6100
> August 6 and the first Wednesday of the month - Open Mic Nights hosted by Nelson Olstrom, 6-9 p.m.
> July 12 and the second Saturday of the month - Karaoke with DJ T-Bone Thompson from 8-11 p.m.
WALLOON JUNCTION GRILL AND BAR. 4472 M-75, Walloon Lake, (231) 535-6006.
> Friday, July 11 & 25 - Laura Crowe, 6-9 p.m.
> Friday, July 18 - Chris Calleja, 6-9 p.m.
> Saturday, July 26 - Exit 808, 7-10 p.m.
WALLOON WATERSHED - 4128 M-75 , Walloon Lake, (231) 535-6048. Live music at 6 p.m.:
> Mondays, July 7 & 28, Aug 11 & 25 - Tweed Tones.
> Tuesdays through Aug. 26 - Michelle Chenard.
> Wednesdays, July 16 & 23, Aug. 6 & 20 - Pete Kehoe.
> Thursdays through Aug. 28 - Laura Crowe.
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