Featured Submission from Bob Brzak: |
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Low interest loan may help city update & expand sewer system
The Boyne City Commission on Tuesday approved an application for a $12.8 million loan at 2% interest from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund to update and expand portions of the city’s sanitary sewer system. The treatment plant was built 20 years ago. The loan would be repaid via revenue bonds financed by a rate increase for sewer customers that would amount to a 3% for three years, followed by an estimated 1% increase in subsequent years. $5.6 million of the total loan would be used to expand sewer service to unserved areas. The estimated first year additional cost for a typical sanitary sewer customer is about $3.00 per year. Engineers and other experts told the Commission that the construction, engineering and loan interest rates would only increase in the future.
In other action Tuesday, the City Commission:
> Approved the purchase of a replacement Avalanche Preserve snow grooming machine at a cost not to exceed $8,000.
> Approved a plan by the Lake Charlevoix Association to revamp and improve the shoreline gardens in Sunset Park. The updates will take place within the current footprint of the existing demonstration gardens. All necessary funding will be raised by the Lake Charlevoix Association.
> Approved an MDOT Agreement to proceed with 0.28 miles of road improvements on portions of Front Street between Main and Second Streets. Bids came in at $189,470, well below the estimated project cost of $216,200. A state grant will cover most of the project with the local share estimated at less than $43,240.
> Approved paying the tuition for Assistant Police Chief Dan Mercer to attend MSU Staff and Command School, a leadership training program.
> Decided to focus more on providing affordable housing by adding that issue as a standing item on the agendas of all future City Commission meetings that are held at 12 noon on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Leaders of local housing organizations will be invited to participate in the upcoming January 23rd meeting.
OTHER CITY NEWS:
HOUSING MEETINGS - Michigan Community Capital is hosting Q&A sessions this week regarding their proposal to redevelop two sites for workforce housing in Downtown Boyne. Everyone is invited to attend one of theQ&A sessions next week at the Boyne District Library Community Room. Here is the remaining schedule:
> Friday, January 12, 11:30 am and 7 p.m.
WEBSITE REDESIGN - The City of Boyne City wants to hear your thoughts on the redesign of our City website. Your opinions, ideas and vision matter, and we want to ensure that our website redesign reflects the needs and aspirations of our vibrant community. Submit your ideas to Jen Eads and Jacob Duncan at jeads@boynecity.com.
AVALANCHE WARMING HOUSE - Now that we’ve finally gotten some snow, the warming house will be opening soon; watch the City’s Facebook Page for updates. Regular hours will be Monday-Friday from 4-9 p.m. and Saturday/Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. The forecast calls for some very cold temperatures over the next 10 days, so it may not be long until the ice rink is flooded and frozen.
SKATES & SLEDS are needed for the warming house at the Avalanche Preserve ice rink and sledding hill. We are running slim this year due to many disappearing and breaking. If you have some laying around, please make a kind donation to the Boyne Warming House. We have a new station set up this year in case children show up here without gloves, hats, or socks. It's open for anyone who is in need and also to those willing to add to it.
CITY MEETINGS
> Parks and Recreation Commission will meet at 5 p.m. Thursday, January 11, at City Hall. The agenda will be posted here.
> Planning Commission will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday, January 15, at City Hall. The agenda will be posted here
> City Commission meets at 12 noon Tuesday, January 23, at City Hall. The agenda will be posted here.
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Community service at its finest….
Boyne City Main Street has two seats on the Board of Directors that need to be filled beginning in February, 2024. The commitment is monthly board and committee meetings and taking the time to be familiar with our Main Street activities and purposes. Interested? Please fill out the following application and either email to mainstreet@boynecity.com or turn in a hard copy to 113 S. Lake Street. The application deadline is January 23. For questions, please call 231-582-9009.
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Boyne City Main Street is inviting local small business & retail store owners to an upcoming webinar series discussing Retail Merchandising. Made possible by a partnership with Michigan Main Street, facilitators Lyn Falk & Suzanne Rafenstein have over 30 years of experience working with retailers and downtown communities. They specialize in bringing downtowns and businesses to life through storefront improvements, engaging window displays, effective interiors, and experiential spaces. Their work is based on three pillars: 1) consumer behavior/environmental psychology, 2) brand/ design/display/art (elements and principles of design), and 3) business—bottom line/operations/ROI. Lyn & Suzanne have helped hundreds of small business owners improve their brand, interior design, and bottom line. Webinars will take place virtually over Zoom, every Wednesday morning starting January 10 at 8 am. Email bcmainstreet@gmail.com to receive the link to join.Boyne City Main Street is inviting local small business & retail store owners to an upcoming webinar series discussing Retail Merchandising. Made possible by a partnership with Michigan Main Street, facilitators Lyn Falk & Suzanne Rafenstein have over 30 years of experience working with retailers and downtown communities. They specialize in bringing downtowns and businesses to life through storefront improvements, engaging window displays, effective interiors, and experiential spaces. Their work is based on three pillars: 1) consumer behavior/environmental psychology, 2) brand/ design/display/art (elements and principles of design), and 3) business—bottom line/operations/ROI. Lyn & Suzanne have helped hundreds of small business owners improve their brand, interior design, and bottom line. Webinars will take place virtually over Zoom, every Wednesday morning starting January 10 at 8 am. Email bcmainstreet@gmail.com to receive the link to join.
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Boyne Mountain Celebrates 75 Years!!!
Check out everything going on in the link below and make sure not to miss the Drone Show this Saturday, 1/13, at 9:30PM!!!
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Employers: Register now for North Central’s Spring Career Fair!
North Central Michigan College is hosting a Spring Career Fair on Wednesday, April 3, from 2—4 p.m. in the NCMC Student & Community Resource Center gymnasium. Open to employers and jobseekers, the event will provide opportunities to network and recruit candidates for career-track and entry-level positions as well as internships.
Space is limited to the first 55 employers to register. Secure your booth before January 28 to receive our Early Bird rate of $30! (Regular rate is $50.)
Questions? Contact Wendy Kresnak, NCMC career development specialist, at wkresnak@ncmich.edu or 231-439-6265.
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Join Little Traverse Conservancy and Partners for a Winter Outing!
Snowshoe & Brew
Friday, January 12 3-5pm
Elizabeth B. Hoffmann Preserve/Biers Brewery, Norwood
Join LTC staff to traverse through this winter wonderland preserve on snowshoe. The 1.5-mile trail passes through a mix of apple orchards, woods, and farm fields and follows a section of the beautiful Inwood Creek. After the hike, we’ll gather at the brewery for drinks and pizza. Please bring your own snowshoes and park at the brewery. A wonderful way to break that cabin fever! Registration is required at
Self-Care in the Winter
Wednesday January 17 10:30am-Noon
Seven Springs Nature Preserve
Indian River Library ‘s theme for January will be self-care and we are partnering by offering a snowshoe outing to get people outdoors and active in the New Year! Call the Indian River Library to register at 231.238.8581.
Hike the Elmer Johnston Preserve
Friday, January 19 1pm
A program for seniors! Come for a winter hike (snowshoes provided if needed Registration is required by calling the Petoskey Friendship Center at 231.347.3211.
Greenwood Foundation
Winter Outing
Saturday, January 27 10am-Noon
The Greenwood Foundation is a privately-owned property near Wolverine that is protected with a conservation easement held by LTC. Greenwood welcomes the public to explore this diverse property. A groomed trail for XC skiers and a shorter route for snowshoers offer respite in the beauty of a winter wildlife haven. Please provide your own skis or snowshoes, although snowshoes are available for children under 12. Enjoy a bonfire, treats, and drinks afterwards! Registration is required at www.landtrust.org or call 231.347.0991.
Snowy Owl Festival
Friday-Sunday, February 2-4
Hessel Schoolhouse/Avery Arts & Nature Center, Hessel
A wonderful opportunity to learn about and likely see these gorgeous creatures in their winter habitat north of Les Cheneaux in the eastern Upper Peninsula (Hessel/Cedarville). Little Traverse Conservancy was a founding partner of the North Huron Birding Trail which features a winter birding trail map. To learn more about the festival or to register, visit www.hesselschoolhouse.org or call 906.484.1333!
Snowshoe Lantern Hike at the William B. Derby Preserve
Saturday, February 10 6:30-8:30pm
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Are you a high school sophomore or junior? Are your parents/guardians members of Great Lakes Energy? Youth Tour provides a free once-in-a-lifetime learning and leadership experience attended by students from electric cooperatives all over the country.
In 2024, Great Lakes Energy will send four students, from June 18-23, to Washington, D.C. to participate in our Rural Electric Youth Tour!
The application deadline is Jan. 12, 2024.
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The Manna Food Project is excited to introduce our first annual gala event. Join our board and staff at the Bay Harbor Yacht Club on June 20, 2024 for a garden party featuring entertainment by Owen James, cocktail hour overlooking Lake Michigan, a live auction, and a three-course dinner. Tickets will be available in March 2024; however, Manna is currently seeking event sponsors. You can find the many sponsor benefits and more information about the event online by visiting givebutter.com/2024gala. If you have any questions, please reach out to Cherell at cgranger@mannafoodproject.org or 231-347-8852. |
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Get lots of cool stuff for the holidays?
Santa treated you well?
Need to make space for the new, and looking for a place rehome the old quality stuff?
HomeAgain Upscale Resale will gladly take your quality home accessories, vintage and designer clothing, jewelry, furniture, antiques and collectables, even records, and like new books.
HomeAgain Upscale Resale where everything is donated, and all the proceeds benefit the mission of the Charlevoix Area Humane Society.
HomeAgain Upscale Resale
118 Water Street Boyne City
231-497-5008
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The Boyne City PirateFest Board of Directors is looking to expand and diversify our non-profit board!
Boyne City PirateFest is a non profit 501 C(3)
Funds raised support environmental education and water quality programs in N. Michigan
Boyne City PirateFest is an established, family-friendly, adventure filled entertainment festival in Boyne City, Michigan, and surrounding areas. BCPF is now the largest Fresh Water Pirate Festival in the world!
Our goal is to add strength to our already dedicated crew! We are interested in adding board members with skillsets in the areas of fundraising, grant writing, legal, HR, events management, and more.
If you are interested in volunteering in other ways, please fill out the volunteer application here:
Mission Statement:
Boyne City PirateFest celebrates the Michigan Lakes and all they have to offer. PirateFest is a nonprofit organization committed to furthering education and protection of our natural resources, enjoying the bounty around us, and having fun doing so while engaging the community and visitors alike.
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Stress Reduction Made Simple - Calling all businesses
Are you ready to help your team:
• Reduce Stress and reactivity
• Improve morale and teamwork
• Increase the workplace vibes
• Empower your team to navigate challenges
• Ultimately improve the customer experience and drive sales
Pause Breathe Proceed has the solution to stress reduction. With our simple yet powerful three step approach to stress combined with our reminders we can guide any business, town, or city to become a place where people enjoy.
Contact Karen Wright, 231-675-0015 if you’re ready to get serious about stress reduction, mental health, and a pause-itive way of living.
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Girl Scout Troop 8689’s Holiday Scavenger Hunt was a great success! The troop would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the community for welcoming them and embracing the fun! |
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Last Baby of 2023 and First Baby of the New Year
Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital bid farewell to 2023 and greeted 2024 with joy as Edison Gomes, born to Julio and Kennedy Gomes of Mancelona on December 30, 2023, at 12:04 a.m., weighing 7lbs 12oz and measuring 20 ½ inches. Meanwhile, kicking off the new year, the first baby of 2024 at Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital is Masyn Matthew Yettaw, born to Chris Yettaw and Lexi Dougherty of Boyne City on January 5, 2024, at 12:33 p.m., weighing 8lbs 8oz and measuring 20 inches.
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Munson Healthcare, Chill Out for Winter Safety Program Offer Free Helmets This Winter
Munson Healthcare donates $5,000 to support preventative program for childhood winter sporting head injuries
TRAVERSE CITY— Participating in outdoor winter recreation is a way of life in Northern Michigan—and a great way to counter the short, gray days. But doing so safely is important.
Chill Out, is a program aimed to teach parents and kids how to have fun in winter while being safe. The program was inspired by tragedy - Tammie Budrow, program founder, lost her eight-year-old daughter in 2007 to a downhill sledding accident. Since then, and in partnership with Munson Healthcare injury prevention experts, Tammie visits schools across the region to teach kids safety behaviors.
In addition to its school visits, the Chill Out team will be at ski resorts and sledding hills on several occasions this winter with more events still being scheduled.
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January 9, 2024, 5:30 – 7:30 pm | Mt. Holiday, Traverse City
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January 15, 2024, 4:30 – 6:30 pm | The Delamar Hotel, Traverse City | Registration Required
- January 20, 2024, 10 am – 1 pm | Hickory Hills, Traverse City
- January 27, 2024, 10 am – 1 pm | Carly’s Hill / Springfield Township Park, Fife Lake
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February 3, 2024, 11 am – 2 pm | Otsego Resort, Gaylord
- February 29, 2024, 5 – 7 pm | Parent Safety Expo, Cadillac Area Public Schools, Cadillac
The program will give away more than 500 helmets this year.
All are welcome to stop by to meet Beary Careful and learn more about winter safety Children’s helmets, and a free helmet fitting will be provided at no cost while supplies last. This program is generously made possible by the support of many community organizations, including leading sponsorship from Munson Healthcare, and partnership with area ski resorts and community sledding hills. Additional funding partners include Kiwanis Traverse City, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, Northwestern Michigan Emergency Physicians, and Forest Area Federal Credit Union.
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Darcie Sharapova, M.D., Joins Munson Healthcare
Specializing in Family Medicine
Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Primary Care is pleased to welcome Darcie Sharapova, M.D., ABFM, ABOM.
Dr. Sharapova was born and raised in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. After completing her undergraduate degree at the University of Wisconsin, she went on to medical school and completed her family medicine residency at Memorial University of Newfoundland in Canada.
She chose to practice medicine because she loves making connections with people to help them on their healthcare journey to promote balance and healing. “I want to partner with all patients in helping them maintain current health and help to reverse damage done from chronic medical conditions,” Dr. Sharapova said.
Dr. Sharapova and her husband live in Petoskey and together they have three children. In their free time, they love to hike, travel and play with their family including 3 dogs and two cats.
Dr. Sharapova practices at Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Primary Care located at 14734 Park Avenue in Charlevoix. She is accepting new patients, and appointments can be made by calling 231-547-6554.
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The Boyne Arts Center is open Tuesday through Sunday 12-4 PM
and is located at 1 Water Street, Boyne City, MI 49712
Artists are invited to bring their lunch and their latest project and
take advantage of our free Open Studio.
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Holiday Marketplace: Stop in anytime between November 1st - December 30th to shop the Holiday Marketplace!
The Boyne Arts Center is having their first Holiday Marketplace this year. This is a great time to do your holiday shopping while supporting local artists!
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Reversible Apron Class
Thursday, January 18th
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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All COA Offices and Senior Centers are CLOSED for the Martin Luther King Holiday on Monday, January 15, 2024.
Every Tuesday and Friday, our collaboration of the Free Breakfast Club with Safe Haven Ministries continues. You can come to the Shirley Roloff Center (old Elementary School on Division), between 8-9 and get a free breakfast sponsored by Safe Haven and prepared for you by COA chefs and our volunteers. You may dine in, take out or get curbside pick-up. This will happen at the Shirley Roloff center every Tuesday and Friday that the COA is open for all ages at no cost!
Don’t forget we have a well stocked exercise room for our aging adults in all of our centers now. We have also added some fun new programming in all of our Centers this year too. Keep an eye out for BINGOCIZE, Cardio Drumming, Technology Trainings, Movies and Travels on our new Smart TV’s, and much more!
Please print our Calendars, “Like” our Facebook Page “Charlevoix County Commission on Aging”, follow us on Instagram “Charlevoixcountycoa” and look all the other goings on either on the Senior Hi-Lites Newsletter page or the Menus / Calendars and Activities pages of our website at www.charlevoixcounty.org/Commission_on_Aging .
We are changing what aging looks like and feels like!
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04737 Fuller Road, East Jordan, MI 49727
(231) 536-3369
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We are currently open noon to 4pm Saturdays, 2pm to 4pm Sundays and other times by appointment.
Raven Hill Discovery Center, incorporated in 1991, is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt corporation.
Mission: Raven Hill provides a place that enhances hands-on and lifelong learning for all ages by connecting science, history & the arts.
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Meet Finley! Finley was surrendered to us due to no fault of his own and is such a sweet and spunky guy. Finley arrived with his sister Kismet and he is the more social of the two but still a little cautious of new people. While Finley is a husky, he is very small for his breed weighting only about 35 pounds. Finley seems to like most other dogs and seems to ignore cats.
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Ohhh Gomez. This guy came to us as a stray but must have quite the story, if only he could talk. Upon intake we noticed that Gomez had a possibly broken rib, with further investigation we concluded that he had a broken rib at one point, but it was now fully healed so he's got a bit of a lump on his belly that will be there forever. He also had a large abscess on his face which we have treated. Despite all of this Gomez is an absolute lover and will run up to the closest person to get some love and attention. Gomez doesn't seem to mind the other cats but may not get along with other dominant males.
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ADVANCE BOARD OF COMMERCE
Advance Board of Commerce Community Center (hall) is the perfect place for your family and friends celebrations, workshops or meetings, and is reasonably priced. For rental inquiries call Jane at 231-582-6202.
AMERICAN LEGION
BINGO!!! Join us every Tuesday for Bingo. Open to the public. Refreshments provided.
Doors open at 3:00 and Play Starts at 5:00.
302 S Lake St, Boyne City
BELLA VITA
We will be open Friday & Saturday nights this ski season.
BOYNE RIVER GRILL
Open Wednesday through Monday from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM and CLOSED on Tuesdays.
BOYNE VALLEY VINEYARDS
New Hours!
Monday 12:00 - 6:00
Tuesday & Wednesday CLOSED
Thursday 12:00 - 6:00
Friday 12:00 - 7:00
Saturday 11:00 - 7:00
Sunday 12:00 - 5:00
CAFE SANTE
Sunday - Thursday 8am - 10pm
Friday & Saturday 8am - 11pm
CHARLEVOIX COUNTY TRANSIT -Charlevoix County Transit provides rides within Charlevoix County, Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:30pm. Call 582-6900 or use the online scheduling tool found on the Transit page of the Charlevoix County Website www.Charlevoixcounty.org. Service is available to all residents of the county.
CRACKERJACK BOARD SHACK
We have moved!!
We are in transition from one location to another. We are waiting for proper approvals before we can open in our new location.
or call us at 231-330-6503 to arrange for pick up.
New products continue to arrive and are slowly being uploaded to our website. Please call if you need anything.
LAVENDER HILL FARM
Starting November 9th we will be open (10am-5pm) Thursdays through Sundays.
MUSKRAT DISTILLING
Mon/Tues 4-10pm
Wed/Thur 4-11pm
Friday 4-12pm
Saturday 12-12pm
Sunday 12-8pm
Karaoke 8-11pm Wednesdays
Live music 8-11pm Fridays
RED MESA GRILL
Sunday through Thursday - 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday & Saturday - 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
STIGG'S BREWERY & KITCHEN
Mon. Closed
Tues. Closed
Wednesday Noon – 9PM
Thursday Noon – 9PM
Friday Noon – 10PM
Saturday Noon – 10PM
Sunday Noon – 8PM
SUNNYSIDE FAMILY DINER
Open Wednesday through Sunday
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
231-497-5050
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CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH
December 24 - Divine Services - 8:00 & 10:30 AM - 7PM Service
December 25 - Christmas Day - 10AM
1250 Boyne Ave, Boyne City
231-582-9301
EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE NATIVITY –
We welcome you to our Sunday worship service at 10:00am. We have refurbished our handicapped-access ramp to help make everyone welcome.
When we say “welcome” – we mean it. If you have made a New Year resolution to be more spiritual, we are here to help. We are ordinary people, with families and friends and all the issues that other people have - and that makes us an authentic community.
Our worship services are also on live-stream on our Facebook page. You do not need a Facebook account: just open your internet browser (Google, Edge, Bing, Yahoo, or similar) and enter: https://www.facebook.com/EpiscopalBoyne. Or find us on Facebook, @EpiscopalBoyne. Church of the Nativity is located at 209 E. Main Street.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF BOYNE CITY welcomes you to Worship with us at 10:30am. on Sundays at 401 S. Park St. Please use the Pine Street entrance which is ramp accessible.
BOYNE CITY UMC invites all people to worship on Sunday at 10:30 am (324 S. Park St.). Please visit our webpage for additional information: www.boyneumc.org.
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Licensed Veterinary Technician |
Charlevoix Area Humane Society
614 Beardsley St, Boyne City, MI 49712
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Full Time Boyne Area Senior Center Site Coordinator |
Charlevoix County Commission on Aging
411 E Division St, Boyne City, MI 49712
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East Jordan Senior Center Cook - Part Time |
Charlevoix County Commission on Aging
411 E Division St, Boyne City, MI 49712
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Classic Instruments
826 Moll Dr, Boyne City, MI 49712
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Technical Services Supervisor |
Great Lakes Energy
1323 Boyne Ave, Boyne City, MI 49712
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Realtor Association Executive Officer |
Antrim - Charlevoix - Kalkaska Association of REALTORS®
118 Michigan Ave, Charlevoix, MI 49720
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Stigg's Brewery & Kitchen
112 S Park St, Boyne City, MI 49712
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Stigg's Brewery & Kitchen
112 S Park St, Boyne City, MI 49712
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Learn How to become a Premier Member by contacting the Chamber at 231-582-6222 or email us at info@boynechamber.com |
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For more information on joining the chamber or member benefits, call us at 231-582-6222 or email info@boynechamber.com
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Chamber Members- Please send us your business updates, specials, entertainment schedules, or any information about your business you would like to share in the newsletter. This is one of your benefits as a chamber member.
Help Us Help You!!!
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VISITORS GUIDE - The Boyne Area Chamber's Visitors Guide/Business Directory is available as a digital magazine as well as a beautiful full color printed magazine. It contains interactive content, including page-turning, links to websites and video, as well as a full search function. To view the digital publication, click here.
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