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February 5, 2026 | Issue #70 | Past issues

Valentine card makers

These were just a few of the youngsters who participated in a Valentine card-making workshop sponsored by the Friends of the Boyne District Library on Tuesday. It was a free three-hour drop-in event with all supplies provided. From left are Nicholas Licht, Katie Wellert, Benny Licht, Madison Wellert, and Tiffany Wellert. See below for two more pictures from this fun event, plus details on an April fundraiser for the Friends.

Inside this issue:

• Jenny Clasman takes the helm at Boyne Chamber
• Citizen reader survey; Let us know how we’re doing
• Boyne City’s Kaila Kuhn aims for Olympic medal
• Library to expand access with new vending machine
• Garden Club seeks city help to repair aging garden wall
• Foundation welcomes three new trustees
• Bluegrass band to perform at Freshwater Gallery
• BC Schools earn prestigious athletic program award
• Friends of Library plan artsy fundraiser in April
• Ice Breaker Boyne will celebrate winter on Feb. 22
• Boyne District Library February highlights
• Our Night Sky: Mysterious motion of the planets
• Patrick McCleary history: What is CCHPS?
• News briefs, Obituaries & Municipal News
• Thanks to the donors who keep the news coming!
• Music and entertainment listings

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By Annie Doyle Grove, annie@boynecitizen.com

The Boyne Area Chamber of Commerce has named longtime Boyne City business owner and community volunteer Jenny Clasman as its new executive director, following a period of rapid leadership turnover.

Clasman began the role this week, succeeding Tricia Wilcox, who served 15 months as chamber director before resigning in December. Wilcox replaced Lisa Luebke, who worked for the chamber as office manager, assistant director and executive director for a total of six years before resigning in July of 2024.

Chamber Secretary Brian Kozminski said the board conducted a competitive search, drawing more than a dozen applicants and narrowing the field to seven interviews before selecting Clasman.

“Jenny stood out right away,” Koz said. “This job isn’t just showing up to events — it’s bookkeeping, follow-through, communication and organization. She does all of that well.”

Clasman moved to Boyne City 14 years ago after attending the Chamber Business Expo and deciding the community and its schools were the right fit for her family. She currently co-owns Boyne City Massage and Wellness, located above Alpine Chocolat Haus and Cafe Santé, a business she has operated for eight years. 

A regular volunteer, Clasman serves as treasurer of the Boyne City Middle School PTO and was named the 2024 Pirate Queen during the Boyne City Pirate Festival.

Her first major focus as director is the chamber’s annual awards celebration, set for March 20 at The Talcott in Walloon Lake. The event will feature a strolling dinner, live music and a lighter, more social format.

Looking ahead, Clasman said her goal is to reenergize the chamber by emphasizing face-to-face connections and helping local businesses weather Boyne City’s seasonal swings.

“Summer takes care of itself here,” Clasman said. “The challenge is building consistency the rest of the year.”

Kozminski said the board is hopeful Clasman’s enthusiasm and local ties will help steady the organization.

“We’re excited to turn the page,” he said. “This feels like the right fit at the right time.”

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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Kaila Kuhn, Boyne City freestyle skiing aerialist, aims for Olympic medal

Video from ClickOnDetroit /WDIV Local 4: Kaila Kuhn, a freestyle skiing aerialist from Boyne City, Michigan, transitioned from gymnastics to skiing after being inspired by fellow athlete Winter Vernecke. Despite initial fears and the challenge of moving away from home at a young age, Kuhn excelled, mastering triple backflips and earning two gold medals at the 2025 World Championships. Her mental resilience, bolstered by sports psychology, drives her pursuit of an Olympic medal, emphasizing personal growth and satisfaction over accolades.

The Olympics opening ceremony will be televised from Italy on NBC on Friday, Feb. 6. Coverage continues through the closing ceremony on Sunday, Feb. 22. Here is a summary of coverage options, courtesy of The Athletic:

• NBC for “Primetime in Milan“ roundup and “Olympic Late Night” every night.
• USA for live wall-to-wall coverage of U.S. teams.
• CNBC for curling and additional coverage, after its business programs air.
• NBC Sports Network for “Gold Zone” whip-around and multiview presentation.
• Streaming on Peacock for the 24/7 livestream and “Gold Zone” whip-around and multiview presentation.

> Note: The Boyne Citizen has made arrangements with an American freelance writer in Italy to send us stories about Kaila from the Olympics.

The Boyne Theater marquee is saluting our local Olympian this week.

The Boyne District Library is expanding how it serves the community with the launch of a new library lending machine, a state-of-the-art service designed to increase engagement, empowerment, education, and entertainment by making library materials more accessible beyond the library building.

As part of the library’s commitment to meeting people where they are, the lending machine will be installed at Boyne City High School at the start of the 2026-27 school year next fall. This site was selected to help the library better reach teens, educators, and community members whose schedules may make traditional library visits challenging.

Library Director Monica Peck says the project reflects the library’s mission and its focus on the “Four E’s” that guide Boyne District Library services.

“This project touches all four of our core values,” Peck said. “The lending machine creates new opportunities for engagement with the library, empowers users by offering access when it’s most convenient, supports education by making reading and learning more readily available, and adds an element of entertainment by encouraging discovery and enjoyment of books in a new way.”

The lending machine will feature a rotating selection of library materials that can be browsed and borrowed quickly and easily. By extending access beyond the library’s walls, the library continues its work to remove barriers and ensure library services remain “welcoming, relevant, and easy to use,” Peck said.

While book vending machines are sometimes used in schools or community spaces to distribute books that children earn and keep, the Boyne District Library’s lending machine will offer a different kind of service. Rather than a one-time giveaway, the lending machine functions as a true extension of the library itself, providing access to shared library materials that are fully integrated with the library’s catalog and lending system. 

Items borrowed from the machine are checked out just like materials inside the library and returned so they can continue circulating for others to enjoy. Patrons can also place and pick up holds from the lending machine.

The Friends of the Boyne District Library have played a key role in supporting the project, helping the library explore innovative service models that expand access and impact. Thanks to early community support, the library has reached approximately half of its funding goal for the lending machine. 

To keep the project moving forward on schedule, the equipment has already been ordered, and the library is continuing to raise funds to complete the project. Donations will help ensure this important improvement is fully funded without impacting other library services. If community members wish to support this project, they can donate here. 

According to the manufacturer, this installation represents a significant milestone for the region. It is expected to be the first library lending machine of its kind in northern Michigan and the first such system ever installed in a school setting.

More information about the lending machine technology can be found here.

For more information about the Boyne District Library and its services, visit www.boynelibrary.org.

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The Boyne Valley Garden Club is seeking city funds to rebuild this deteriorating stone retaining wall surrounding between the "wooden park" and the Veterans Park Pavilion.

Garden Club seeks city help to repair aging garden wall near Veterans Park play area

By Annie Doyle Grove, annie@boynecitizen.com

The Boyne Valley Garden Club is asking the City of Boyne City to consider contributing funding toward repairs at one of its most visible — and increasingly problematic — gardens.

Club leaders appeared before city officials on Jan. 27 to request that funds be earmarked to replace or rebuild a deteriorating stone retaining wall surrounding the garden located between the Veterans Park Pavilion and the children’s “wooden park” play area. The garden sits on city property and has been maintained by the volunteer-run club for roughly a decade.

According to club president Mary Foucard, the existing stacked flagstone wall was never mortared and has become both unstable and unsafe over time. Children frequently climb and play on the stones, adults use the wall for seating, and loose stones have shifted due to weather, vandalism and regular use.

“We see kids running around on it all the time,” Foucard said. “We’ve had members cut their legs on jagged edges, and the stones have to be restacked after vandalism. It’s become a safety concern.”

The wall also leaks water when the garden is irrigated, increasing maintenance issues and wasting city-supplied water. While one contractor suggested mortaring only the lower rows as a short-term fix, the club views that option as a repair rather than a long-term solution.

Because snow cover has prevented contractors from fully assessing the site, the club does not yet have formal estimates. Based on preliminary conversations, costs are expected to fall between $5,000 and $10,000.

The club has asked the city to earmark funds as the budget process moves forward, while it also explores possible grant opportunities through Consumers Energy and other sources.

The request comes as the Boyne Valley Garden Club continues to shoulder most of the financial and labor responsibility for maintaining public gardens across the city. The club has about 100 dues-paying members — making it one of the five largest garden clubs in Michigan — and maintains 11 gardens throughout downtown Boyne City, including 16 planted flower boxes at street corners.

Members are on site at gardens throughout the week during the growing season, handling planting, watering, pruning, soil care and maintenance largely by hand.

In recent years, the club has relied entirely on fundraising to cover its operating costs. Its annual Fourth of July pie sale raised about $1,300 last year, while its holiday wreath and garland sale generated roughly $4,000. The city has historically contributed about $3,000 annually toward flowers, but club leaders say rising costs are beginning to outpace what volunteers can raise.

Beyond beautification, the club also plays a role in environmental education and conservation. Boyne City is designated as a Monarch City USA stop along the monarch butterfly migration route, and the club encourages residents to plant pollinator-friendly gardens. Members also support local organizations including the library, Girl Scouts and conservation groups, and volunteer annually on Mackinac Island to help maintain historic lilac plantings.

“We take great pride in our gardens and in making Boyne City beautiful,” said Monica Ross, a past president of the club who spoke before the city commission. “But this particular garden has become a safety issue, and we don’t have the budget to address it alone.”

City officials are expected to consider the request as part of upcoming budget discussions that start in March.

The new trustees are, from left, John Cool, Tom Neidhamer and Sarah Malpass.

Foundation welcomes three new trustees

The Charlevoix County Community Foundation (C3F) is welcoming three new members to its board of trustees – John Cool, Sarah Malpass, and Tom Neidhamer. Trustees act as guardians of C3F’s long term health, promoting their mission and ensuring its place as a trusted force for local good in Charlevoix County.

John Cool was born and raised in Petoskey and is a community banker. He began his banking career in 2007 and since 2015 has served as market manager and commercial lender for Charlevoix State Bank in Boyne City. He lives in Bay Township with his spouse and child and is active in local volunteer efforts. Outside of work you’ll usually find him on or in Lake Charlevoix. Cool is passionate about environmental stewardship and conservation, working to ensure future generations can enjoy the same natural spaces he grew up with. 

Sarah Malpass moved to East Jordan 30 years ago for her first teaching position and quickly fell in love with the area, its strong sense of community, and the people who call it home. She and her husband, Andrew, have three children – Madeline, Mason, and Ryder. Deeply involved in the local school community, Malpass served more than 10 years as a teacher and administrator and nine years as a school board member, and she continues to be an active volunteer. After several years as a stay-at-home parent, she now works at the First Presbyterian Church of East Jordan, where she enjoys serving and helping others. In her free time, Malpass enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, reading, scuba diving, and experiencing the beauty of Northern Michigan in all four seasons. 

Tom Neidhamer is a lifelong resident of Boyne City. He attended Michigan State University, earned a degree in industrial arts education and served for 23 years at Boyne City Public Schools as an instructor of woodworking, drafting, and construction trades. Under his guidance, 23 student-built homes were completed and sold by the school district. After retirement, he became involved with local government, serving 12 years as a Boyne City commissioner including six years as mayor. Neidhamer and his wife raised three daughters here and are now the grandparents of five grandchildren. He spends his free time enjoying what northern Michigan has to offer: paddling, pedaling, boating, skiing, and experiencing local sports and music. He feels very fortunate to be deeply involved with his family, friends, and his community.

Community Foundation President Sara Ward commented, “We are excited to welcome these new trustees. Each brings a depth of experience, a spirit of service, and a genuine commitment to strengthening our community. Their leadership will help ensure that our work continues to reflect the needs of the communities we serve.”

These three new trustees will join with current members Keith Carey, Cindy Grice, Tom Teske, Jim Lentz, Pam Grassmick, Erika Van Dam, Angie Nachazel, Dean Solomon, Jeff Crouse, Carol Timmer, Anna Young, and John McLeod.

For more information about the Charlevoix County Community Foundation, contact them at (231) 536-2440, or online at www.c3f.org.

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Bluegrass/swing/rock/jazz group Full Cord will play at Freshwater Gallery in Boyne City on Valentines Day.

"Concerts worth the winter drive" - Full Cord, with Robin Lee Berry at Freshwater Gallery

By Ross Boissoneau in the Northern Express, Jan. 31

Winter time is concert time. True, there aren’t nearly as many shows as in the summer, but it’s still a good time to catch your favorites or have your ears opened to new discoveries. While you don’t have to brave the crowds, you do have to brave the weather. So here are a couple picks to make the drive worthwhile, whether that drive is 20 minutes or two hours.

Worth The Drive #1: Full Cord, with special guest Robin Lee Berry

Freshwater Gallery, Boyne City, Feb. 14

“It’s not quite progressive and it’s not quite traditional,” says bassist Todd Kirchner of Full Cord’s brand of bluegrass. The band’s mix of Western Swing, rock and roll, jazz, and traditional bluegrass provides virtually every audience with something familiar and something new. “We’re not pigeonholed into one thing,” says Kirchner.

That gives the group the ability to switch up its set based on the venue and the audience. If it’s an older audience, the group might lean a little more traditional. On the other hand, “If it’s people wearing tie-dyes, we pull out our rock and roll,” says guitarist Eric Langejans.

> Full story from the Northern Express.

Boyne City Public Schools earns prestigious athletic program award

By Jake Boss, TV 9 & 10 News

Boyne City Public Schools has been named a recipient of the 2026 MIAAA Exemplary Athletic Program Award. The honor recognizes Michigan high school athletic programs that demonstrate excellence, equity and educationally sound practices.

The Michigan Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association established the award in 1998. Boyne City is the 24th program recognized in the past 25 years and only the 14th program to receive the honor in the last two decades, according to the association.

The MIAAA created the program to provide a framework for voluntary self-assessment and to promote the sharing of best practices across the state. It serves to publicly recognize outstanding athletic programs while encouraging continued improvement in Michigan high school sports. The 2026 recognition places Boyne City among a group of programs that have demonstrated consistent excellence since the award’s inception.

BCHS Athletic Director Matt Windle credited the achievement to the school district’s community and its focus on student-athletes. “This recognition reflects the collective effort of so many people who care deeply about providing meaningful opportunities for our student-athletes,” Windle said. “Our coaches, staff, administrators, families and community consistently put students first and work together to create an environment rooted in growth, accountability and support. We are proud of the culture that exists within Boyne City Athletics and grateful for the opportunity to serve students through education-based athletics.”

The award will be formally presented to Boyne City Athletic Director Matt Windle on March 15 during the MIAAA Annual Business Meeting at the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa. Windle, who holds the Certified Master Athletic Administrator designation, will accept the honor on behalf of the district.

> Full story from 9 & 10 News.

More Valentine making

Here are some more pictures from the Friends of the Boyne District Library Valentine card-making workshop on Tuesday. ABOVE, Emily Beyne helps her 2-year-old daughter Teddy make a valentine, with 5-month-old Woodrow looking on at right. BELOW, 7-year-old Emily Bricker-Turnidge uses stickers, doilies and construction paper to put together her valentine. 

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.

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.

Boyne District Library February highlights

TOP STORIES:

• Winter Putting Challenge with prizes
• Mobile Secretary of State
• Blood Drive
• Genealogy with Patrick
• Crafts & Arts: Decoupage Box
• Class Book Discussion: 
• Lord of the Flies, by William Golding

KID STUFF

• Happy Feet movie event at Boyne City Performing Arts Center
• StoryWalk at Whiting Park
• Family Battle of the Books ...with dinner!
• Lunch 'n' Learn

All events are free unless otherwise noted.

> Full newsletter with details.

News Briefs

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.”

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.”

BOYNE CITY PRESCHOOL will hold its Annual Dinner Fundraiser from 3-7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at the Boyne City Eagles Hall, 106 River St., Boyne City. The nonprofit preschool is calling the dinner “an evening of great food, fun, and family-friendly entertainment” supporting the preschool. They are planning a fun Lady & the Tramp-themed spaghetti dinner just in time for Valentine’s Day, and take-out is available. There will be a 50/50 raffle, silent auction, music, and a showing of “Lady and the Tramp.” 

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.

THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS Northern Lower Michigan is holding a ZOOM forum on Wednesday, Feb. 11, entitled Effective Communication with Legislators & Agencies.  We are asking our panelists to discuss the most productive ways to provide input to our legislative representatives and regulatory agencies. Do online petitions do any good? How about postcards, emails or phone calls? Speakers with experience in Michigan government and politics will share their insight into what is our most productive way, as citizens, to provide input to our legislative representatives and regulatory agencies. Register for this event @ lwvnlm.org.

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. 

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.

Board of Review Appeal Meetings

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.

Appeal Options

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

Protest in Writing

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

Questions about Your Assessment

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, please 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.

WORKING THROUGH THE COLD - A big thank you to our DPW, Water/Wastewater, Fire, EMS, and Police departments for their work during these bitterly cold conditions. While many of us are able to stay indoors, these teams are out in the elements 24 hours a day keeping essential services running and responding when needed. We appreciate the long hours, tough conditions, and dedication it takes to keep our community safe and running. Thank you for all you do.

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 7 p.m. Tuesday, February 10. Agenda page.

Obituaries

John Smith

June 28, 1959 ~ January 30, 2026

Patricia B. Parker

May 5, 1933 ~ February 1, 2026 (age 92)

John Dennis Kujawski

June 29, 1948 ~ February 2, 2026 (age 77)

This is an illustration of Mars in retrograde. Earth moves at about 66,500 mph in its orbit, while Mars’ orbital speed is only 53,800 mph. As Earth overtakes Mars, it appears to be moving backwards. Once the earth is well past Mars, it appears to be moving eastward again. 

OUR NIGHT SKY

Mysterious retrograde is more than a neat sky trick

By Rod Cortright, cortrigh@msu.edu

Retrograde motion is one of those celestial phenomena that sounds mysterious until you remember one essential fact: we are not standing still. From Earth, we watch the planets trace their paths across the sky, usually drifting eastward night after night. Then one of them slows down, stops, and heads backward for a while. It looks dramatic, even rebellious, as though the planet has decided to break the rules. But the universe is not improvising – it’s following the rules with remarkable precision.

The key is perspective. Earth itself is orbiting the Sun at tens of thousands of miles per hour, and when we catch up to and pass a slower, outer planet, our changing line of sight creates the illusion of reverse motion. It’s the same effect you notice when your car passes another car on the highway, and the slower car appears to slide backward relative to the distant landscape. The planet never reverses course; only our viewpoint does. Retrograde motion is not a failure of physics – it’s a demonstration of it.

What makes this especially powerful is how long it took humanity to figure it out. For centuries, retrograde motion complicated models of the cosmos, forcing astronomers to pile assumption upon assumption just to make the math work. Then came the realization that Earth is not the center of the story. Once we put the Sun where it belongs, the confusion dissolved. Retrograde motion transformed from a cosmic headache into a simple, elegant consequence of orbital mechanics.

So retrograde motion offers us more than a neat sky trick – it delivers a lesson. Nature doesn’t go out of its way to explain itself in human-friendly terms. The universe simply behaves as it must, and it’s up to us to rise to the challenge of understanding it. When we do, what once seemed strange becomes inevitable. And that, right there, is the signature of good science: not mystery eliminated, but mystery understood.

“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.

This image of the Cram & Whitford lumber mill once located at the heart of the Undine Settlement has become the statement image for the CCHPS organization. In the group's early years, a fully researched and documented study of this now ghost town settlement took place by CCHPS members Patrick McCleary, Georganna Monk and Jerry Hummel. The end result, including photographs contributed from descendants across the country was exhibited in the Charlevoix Historical Society for over a year and is now displayed at the CCHPS Research Center in Charlevoix. The Undine settlement was located on Lake Charlevoix between Horton Bay and Charlevoix. Today, only the schoolhouse and cemetery remain of this once bustling community. Seen here are members of both the Cram and Whitford families with the vessel Rosa Belle at dock. The Rosa Belle transported the earliest settlers of the section of Lake Charlevoix from Sheboygan Wisconsin then later transported their lumber between the two locations. 

THROUGH THE HISTORIAN'S LENS

People ask: What is the Charlevoix County History Preservation Society?

By Patrick McCleary

The Charlevoix County History Preservation Society

Over the past several months, I have received and responded to a number of inquiries about the Charlevoix County History Preservation Society (CCHPS), of which I am currently the acting president. What is the CCHPS? What do you do? Where are you located? I would like to take this opportunity to answer these questions and share some additional details with you.

For the past 21 years, the Charlevoix County History Preservation Society (CCHPS) has collaborated with local residents, historians, museums, and a wide variety of city and county organizations to promote and preserve the history of Charlevoix County. Our group’s founders, the late Carole Goodenough (1948-2017) and Georganna Monk, formerly of Horton Bay and now Evangeline Township, recognized a gap in the coverage of local history preservation. 

At that time, Boyne City, Charlevoix, East Jordan and Norwood all had active historical societies and museums - each of which was gathering and preserving historic material for their respective towns and cities. The question arose though: “What about our townships and smaller communities?” Supporting membership soon came forward (reaching over 200 at one point in time), and a newsletter was issued on a quarterly basis. The townships in these rural areas came forward and allowed their records to be copied, scanned and in some cases, housed within the CCHPS collection. For the first time ever, a concerted effort was being made to preserve and archive the history of rural Charlevoix County. 

The endeavors of the CCHPS have included a wide variety of exhibits - both permanent (Boyne City’s 1910 Waterworks building) and temporary; educational programs on an array of subjects; and over the years, we have also been recognized and featured in several area and Michigan publications. For many years, CCHPS held its own 501c3 status. Later, we assimilated under Raven Hill Discovery Center. However, due to the lack of a permanent home, while we remained involved with the community, we no longer held our 501c3 status. As often happens, our membership declined as a result.

Today, many think of the CCHPS as being a Boyne City based group. The reason for this may stem back to a time when Bob Morgridge and I became key players in the programming and publications being offered. Although both Bob and I had a focus on Charlevoix County in general, Boyne City history was our passion. Bob became very involved in his final years and became convinced of the importance of our work. So much so that at the time of his death in 2021, he left his entire personal collection to the CCHPS for preservation, continued research, and educational purposes. Today, we meet on a quarterly basis with our board of directors.

In 2017, I was contacted by the Boyne District Library. They needed a home for Boyne City’s archive of original newspapers. They had seen to the scanning of more than 115 years of the printed Boyne Citizen and its known predecessors - a monumental and costly task. However, now that a complete digital copy was available to patrons, they no longer needed to devote their limited storage space to the original paper copies. The CCHPS had no home, though. How could we possibly assist? 

Onto the scene stepped Bob Grove, owner of the Wolverine-Dilworth Hotel. While most are aware of Bob’s historically based restoration work with the hotel, few are aware of the contributions that he has made to the preservation of local history in general. Bob was familiar with the work of the CCHPS, having worked with me for some time at that point in regard to the hotel’s history. Without hesitation, he offered our group the use of a spectacular office space at one of his businesses in Charlevoix - the former Lexalite building at 12555 Taylor Road, Charlevoix. Through his generosity, the CCHPS was able to assure the preservation of Boyne City’s priceless, original newspaper archive and at long last, display and work with the records and artifacts that had been gathered over our many years of existence. 

When the Boyne Heritage Center (BHC) needed a location to archive, scan and preserve their ephemeral collection, the CCHPS came forward and offered the use of their space for more than five years. Thousands of photographs and early records were scanned and archivally preserved. However, as my tenure on the BHC Board of Directors came to an end, their collection was returned upon request. Today, the CCHPS is mainly focused on research and educational endeavors, while securing local collections and archivally preserving the artifacts that continue to be entrusted into our care.

Most recently, I assisted the Charlevoix Historical Society with the Boyne City portion of their upcoming 680-page publication. On our agenda for the coming year, we will be working with Girl Scout Troop 8689; I will continue my quarterly genealogy programs through the Boyne District Library; educational programs are planned in collaboration with the East Jordan Library and the Charlevoix Historical Society; research work to assist the Bay Township Cemetery Committee; and responding to queries received for research assistance from those outside of the county and state with Charlevoix County connections. 

I hope that this general overview answers the many inquiries and kind words that have been received by the readers of this column. If any of what the CCHPS is doing sounds like something you would be interested in becoming involved with, please reach out through the email address always provided at the end of each Through the Historians Lens column. 

> 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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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.

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
• Kids Morning Makers Valentines - Feb. 7
• 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.
• Fridays - Patrick Ryan and Josh Raber, 7 p.m.
• Saturdays - Patrick Ryan, 7 p.m.
• Saturdays and Sundays - Sports on all screens. Food and beverage specials during games.

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. 7 - Michelle Chenard
• 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. 6 - The Fridays, 7-10 p.m.
• Saturday, Feb. 7 - John Monkman, 7-10 p.m.
• Monday, Feb. 9 - The Shifties, 6-9 p.m.
• 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
• 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 on the big screen.
• Thursday, Feb. 5 - The Acting Company presents “A Midsummer Night's Dream,” 7 p.m. (Buy-One-Get-One 50% off offer on tickets with “Great Expectations). Details and tickets.
• Saturday, Feb, 7 - The Acting Company presents “Great expectations,” 7 p.m. 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. 

• Thursday, Feb. 19 - Christian Skate, 5-8 p.m.
• Thursday, Feb. 26 - Open Skate (all ages) 5-8 p.m.
• Fridays in February - Adult skate night (18+), 5-9 p.m.
• Saturdays in January and February- Family Skate (all ages), 2-6 p.m.

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

• Thursday, Feb. 5 - Open Mic Night with Peter Jensen, 6-9 p.m.
• 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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