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Something fun for everyone Saturday
Boyne City's Winterfest is set for this Saturday, Jan. 24, with something fun for just about everyone. There will be free horse-drawn sleigh rides from 12 to 2 p.m. and kids games from 1 to 3 p.m. at Old City Park, a snow sculpture contest and star gazing at Sunset Park, and a 3 p.m. Chili Cook-off with a dozen competing restaurants at Coldwell Banker Real Estate. New this year, the Boyne Mountain Cross-Country Ski Center will offer a free half-hour lesson at 1 p.m. and free snowshoeing on their trails from 1 to 3 p.m. For adults the festival will have a new fat tire bike race at noon at The Hill nature preserve, an 11 a.m. book reading and signing with "Side Door to Heaven for Hemingway" author David Wyant at Local Flavor Bookstore, a 3 p.m. cross-country ski tour at Young State Park, wine tasting from 4 to 7 p.m. at The "Wine Emporium, and live music from Under the Moon at Café Sante. Except for the fat tire bike race, all events are free. Complete details and schedule. Indoor Sidewalk Sales at 15 businesses.
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In This Issue: Click links to read story
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Chamber honors community leaders, installs board at Annual Meeting
A crowd of 325 people attended the Boyne Area Chamber Annual Meeting at Boyne Mountain, enjoying great food and drink, entertainment and the presentation of awards to community leaders and organizations. The award winners are pictured above. Thanks to Erika Blackwell of Center of Attention Photography for providing our pictures, and more photos are here. The award winners are:
> Volunteer of the Year - Nancy Cunningham, whose patient determination over several years on behalf of the Friends of the Boyne River has given us the new Boyne River Nature Area.
> Community Pride Award - The Boyne Thunder Committee, which organizes and manages this July event, has raised more than $300,000 for Camp Quality and more recently Challenge Mountain.
> Young Entrepreneurs of the Year - Four young women who have in the past year or so started working for their parents' businesses and thus are the heirs apparent to keeping the business going, and keeping it in the family. They are: Asuka Barden of F.O. Barden and Sons, Jessica White of Boyne City Hardware, Jennifer McAndrew of Boyne Co-op True Value and Shantel Erber of BC Lanes.
> Entrepreneurs of the Year - Chris and Sandra Nelson, who took our long-neglected and closed bowling alley and brought it back to life as BC Lanes, located adjacent to their highly successful BC Pizza.
> Heritage Award - Bruce Janssen of The Wood Shop, who has been in business since 1974, and has contributed greatly to the appearance of our area with his artistic sign creations.
> The Sally Roselli Business Leadership Award (presented by Sally's sister, Julie Wellman) - Tony Williams and Robin Lee Berry of Freshwater Gallery, whose are active in many organizations and whose winter concert series has brought nationally-known talent to Boyne City.
> The Chamber Board of Directors was installed at the Annual Meeting with Kristine Brehm honored for completing her year as president and Karen Guzniczak starting her year as the incoming president. Full board.
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Boyne Chamber: Thanks to our Annual Meeting sponsors
> Thanks to our Gold Sponsors: Boyne Area Medical Center / Boyne Rehab Center / Charlevoix Area Hospital, Boyne City Booster Foundation, Boyne Mountain Resort, Coldwell Banker Schmidt Real Estate, and Family Fare Supermarket.
> Thanks to our Table Sponsors: 4Front Federal Credit Union, BC Lanes, Boyne Area Free Clinic, Camp Quality, Charlevoix County Community Foundation, Dogs World North, FirstMerit Bank, Kiwanis Club of Boyne City, Lynda's Real Estate, Manna Food Project, Mason, Kammermann & Rohrback CPAs, Pat O'Brien & Associates, Re/Max Resort Properties, Sommerset Pointe, and The Bank of Northern Michigan.
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15 businesses have Winterfest Indoor Sidewalk Sales Saturday
- Boyne City Hardware - 20% off all sleds, luges, snow tubes, toboggans & winter hats, 40% off decorative picture frames. Yankee Candles - buy one, get one half off.
- Boyne City Farmers Market - Chili tastings and more, open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Library Red Barn.
- Boyne Trading Company - Storewide sales.
- Cindi Franco's Cool Stuff - Pop a balloon savings for indoor sidewalk sales.
- Country Now & Then / Up The Lazy River - inventory reduction sale with up to 60% off on select items throughout the store.
- Grain Train Boyne City - 10% off everything in the store.
- inspired living - 60% off of "Love this Life" and Men's Clothing, 75% off on selected books, 50% off selected teas.
- Local Flavor - Book reading and signing with "Side Door to Heaven for Hemingway" author David Wyant, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (Details above.)
- Mary's of Boyne - Fight the winter blues with 30-70% off selected items throughout the store. Warm cozy sweaters, vests, puffer coats that convert to vests... and don't forget the fleeced lined leggings.
- North Country Cycle Shop - All clothing (Columbia, Pearl Izumi, Bontrager and Endura) 25-50% off plus sale prices on many bikes.
- Parkside Grill & Treats - 10% off any Whiteout.
- Red Mesa Grill - 25% off all merchandise sales - glasses, t-shirts, caps.
- Self Indulgence Salon - 40-50% off selected accessories including Tosca purses, necklaces and watches, lotion, winter headbands, wallets and mini flat irons. Also, 10% off all regular-priced merchandise including products, scarves and jewelry. 9 to 1 only.
- smitten designs - 30% off all items.
- Subway - Free medium fountain drink or coffee with purchase of any sandwich, salad or pizza.
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City wants input:
Will voters support facilities millage?
From the News-Review: The Boyne City City Commission knows its municipal facilities are in poor condition. It also knows approximately how much it will cost to replace them with new buildings. What the commission doesn't know is if the city's voters will support a millage to pay for much of it. That's a question for which city officials hope to get some insight at the commission's next regular meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27. Full story.
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Volunteers pack baskets for Community Christmas.
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Thank you to all - from Boyne Area Community Christmas
It is with sincere appreciation we, the members of Boyne Area Community Christmas, say thank you for your time, effort and donations at Christmastime 2014. For the last 60 years your combined contributions helped thousands of families have a brighter Christmas. Thank you to all our area churches, businesses and citizens who donated food, money and took time out of their day to help families in need. We also extend a huge thank you to all the Boyne Area students who were able to lend their helping hands packing boxes and sorting food items. We had to "pray for a little Christmas magic" this year as supplies and donations were low, but our prayers were heard loud and clear. Donations were received from all over Michigan. From Holland to Northville, Warren to Dewitt, you all contributed some Christmas magic and we couldn't be more thankful. The people of the Boyne Area and its Michigan wide supporters have once again ensured that Boyne Area Community Christmas was successful. No child in the Boyne Area was without a Christmas due to your generous donations and loving help.
To every one of you from every one of us at Boyne Area Community Christmas, thank you! We look forward to working with you again. May you all have a blessed 2015.
With gratitude,
Heather Ross, Secretary, Boyne Area Community Christmas
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Great Lakes Energy to the rescue
Raven Hill Discovery Center's Ham Radio Station is up and running. With help from members of the Top Of Michigan Amateur Radio Club (TOMARC) in Gaylord, the station is operational and the first class of technicians has received their ham radio licenses. Recently, local electric company Great Lakes Energy came to the station's rescue, when sliding snow ripped the new ham radio antenna off the center's roof. A Great Lakes crew came out and set a utility pole for Raven Hill to use as a freestanding antenna. Anyone interested in joining the Raven Hill Discovery Center Amateur Radio Club or attending a technician class, should contact Cheri at 231.536.3369 or email her at info@ravenhilldiscoverycenter.org.
> Shown in the photo, from left, are the linemen who set the pole: Chris Murray, Chuck Skop, Bob Jones and Mike Streasick.
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Char-Em United Way seeks input to help chart their course for the future
Char-Em United Way has begun a strategic planning initiative and will be charting our course for the next 3-5 years. We are inviting input from across community sectors to help inform our work. As we plan, we KNOW we are not able to accomplish the things we would like in our community without collaboration and support. YOUR involvement in this process is vital to our growth and success and while we realize you are extremely busy, we hope you will find time to complete this short questionnaire -
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/GB6CVGV
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College presents Jan. 28 program on 'Doing Business in China'
North Central Michigan College presents a program on "Doing Business in China" at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28 at the College Library Conference Center. Learn how to approach Chinese business people and officials, what to expect, what to do and what to avoid. Bruce Finlayson, former Executive with AT&T and Lucent Technologies, currently with consulting firm ICP BizSolutions, will discuss his recent experiences doing business with China's doctors, including traditional Chinese medicine practices. Click here for more information on this and other North Central programs.
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Support the Humane Society with an ad in Gazette Givers section
This week you can market your business or organization while supporting the Charlevoix Area Humane Society. Gazette Givers, a program of the Boyne City Gazette, offers businesses and individuals the opportunity to advertise their products and services while supporting charitable organizations. You place your ad, The Boyne City Gazette gives 20 percent of all revenue in the Gazette Givers special section to a non-profit, which this week is the Charlevoix Area Humane Society. You can support this special feature by placing a business card sized ad for $75. Or have your name appear in our individual sponsor section for $25 per name. This full color section will feature an article about the organization, it will also feature many of its animals that are available for adoption, in addition to pet care and adoption tips. The deadline to be included in this special section is 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23. Call Chris Faulknor at 582-2799. Send your camera ready ad to editor@boynegazette.com or we will design one for you at no charge.
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In the news...
Lake Street project modified but still on tap - Story
Sommerset sewer deal progressing in Boyne City - Story
We need to diversify our northern economy - Column
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FUN, FOOD, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT - Boyne Appetit!
Child Study Club plans annual Annual Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser  With the help of Dennis Crissman and his talented food service students, the Child Study Club of Boyne City will once again be holding their Annual Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser. The dinner will be served from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, at Boyne City High School. It will include spaghetti with meat or marinara sauce, salad bar, bread, beverage, and homemade desserts. Meal prices are $7 for adults, $5 for children ages 4-12, and children 3 and under are free. The club is a local non-profit group of mothers that has been helping the children of the Boyne area since 1945 through their support of many local programs. Flier and more information.
> The Child Study Club is also organizing the 1st Annual Dog Gone Fun Dog Show from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday. Jan. 24, at the East Jordan Civic Center with games, prizes and lots of fun. Register your dog for $5 from 1 to 1:30. Spectator admission is by donation. Awards for smallest, largest, tallest, shortest, wiggliest, best costume, looks most like owner... and more. Proceeds will benefit the Charlevoix Area Humane Society.
Challenge Mountain plans Jan. 31 Winter Festival
 Join in the winter fun on Saturday, Jan. 31st from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mark your calendar for the Challenge Mountain Winter Festival, a community event with activities that are fun for all. Winter Festival fun includes: Enjoy horse drawn sleigh rides (11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.) Maneuver the trails on a dog sled (2 to 4 p.m.) Experience the thrill of skiing Challenge Mountain using adaptive ski equipment. Stop by the kid zone to go sledding, build a snow fort or create snow art. Warm up under the pavilion with hot chocolate and s'mores. Fill up on hot dogs, drinks and treats in the main lodge. Enter to win awesome prizes including golf packages, family fun packs, and outdoor adventures like zipline and ski packages. Visit www.cmski.com or call 231-582-1186 for more information and directions. (Note: GPS does not provide accurate directions to Challenge Mountain so please visit our website for your map to the Mountain)
Dining specials at Boyne Mountain Resort
> Stein Eriksen's
Saturdays: Prime Rib & Shrimp Buffet
Wednesdays: Burger & Beer - $10
Thursdays: Cheese & Sausage Board with two glasses of Wine - $19
Thursdays: Choose two entrees with tossed salad - $25
> Everett's
Fridays: Prime Rib & Potato Buffet
Saturdays: Stir Fry Saturdays, all you can eat Stir Fry
Tuesdays: All-You-Can-Eat Tacos Tuesday with $5 Margaritas
Wednesdays: All-You-Can-Eat Pasta, plus 20% off bottles of wine $70 and under
Thursdays: Sushi Night
> Trophy Room Pub & Pizzeria
Sunday - Wednesday: Happy Hour 4 - 6pm, $3 Domestic Draught, $5 House Wine, $2 Pizza Slices
Thursday: KHQ Ski Night Special - Small Pizza and a pint of Dos Equis for $10.06
> Snowflake Lounge
Friday: Rock the Slopes with Rock 105 Special - Basket of "bone-in" wings with a pint of Dos Equis for $10.50
 Camp Daggett offers family activities
> On Jan. 31 and Feb. 28 from 5 to 9 p.m., experience the solitude of the wilderness as you snowshoe by torchlight at Camp Daggett. Admission is free, donations are encouraged, and snowshoes are available for all ages.
> Fathers, stepfathers, grandfathers or big brothers are invited to bring their sons (ages 8-16) for a fun-filled Father/Son weekend, March 13-15. Cost is $150 for father/son, plus $50 for each additional son. For additional information or to register, contact Ed Leverenz at 231-347-9742 ext 112.
> If you're looking for a way to beat the winter blues, or want to schedule a birthday party or family retreat at the Camp Daggett Adventure Center, the cost is $20 per person, which includes fun games and high climbing on the state-of-the-art indoor ropes course, plus a room to enjoy cake and ice cream. Minimum for this three-hour event is 15 people for a total of $300.
> Registration is now open for summer camp with sessions starting on June 21 and ending August 15. Applications are available online or at area schools and local chambers of commerce. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.
> To learn more, visit www.campdaggett.org or call executive director Brent Marlatt at 347-9742, ext. 106.
 Tea and Tarot session is Saturday
 North Central Winter Luncheon Lectures announced
North Central Michigan College's luncheon lecture series for the winter semester will begin on Friday, Jan. 30. A wide variety of topics will be featured including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, eldercare, preserving Native families, the Ebola crisis in Liberia, the Lost Boys: The Beulah Home Tragedy, managing naturalized Pacific salmon in the Great Lakes and what's new in the Petoskey schools. All programs in the winter series will be held on Fridays in the College Library conference room. Lunch begins at 11:30 a.m. and the program begins at noon. Reservations are required. Call 231-348-6600 to reserve your place at the table for $10. Details.
SNOWMAN STORY TIME - Visit Castle Farms of Charlevoix for Snowman Wonderland Story Time from 10 a.m. to 12 noon Saturday, Jan. 31. Enjoy story time, snowman making, interactive trains, plus hot cocoa and cupcakes by Cre8tive Cupcake. $5 per person; children 2 and under free. Purchase tickets at the door or online at Shop.CastleFarms.com. For more event details contact Charlynn at (231) 237-0884, ext. 224. Castle Farms, 5052 M-66, Charlevoix.
GREAT LAKES CHAMBER ORCHESTRA series of Sunday Recitals will present the duo pianists Robin McCarty and Michelle Mitchum, and Baritone Peter Sims with the Great Lakes Chamber Ensemble at 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25 at the First Presbyterian Church of Harbor Springs. The Sunday Series of Recitals are presented free through the generous support of Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra Board member Carolyn Klender. For more information call 231-487-0010 and go to www.glcorchestra.org.
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Farmers Market continues winter hours on Saturdays
 The Boyne City Farmers Market continues its winter hours of 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays at the red barn next to the Boyne District Library on Park Street. Cooking Corner features our very own chefs creating tasty dishes using market available products. The Boyne City Farmers Market is managed by the award-winning Boyne City Main Street Program. | Farmers Market website.
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LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
RED MESA GRILL, 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays:
Jan. 27 - Blake Elliott & The Robinson Affair
Feb. 3 - Ben Overbeek
Feb. 10 - Chris Calleja
Feb. 17 - Fat Tuesday Party with Dave Cisco, 6-10 p.m.
Feb. 22 - (Sunday) National Margarita Day with The Pistil Whips, 6-9 p.m.
Feb. 24 - Blake Elliott & The Robinson Affair
CAFE SANTE
> Mondays, 6-9 p.m. Nathan Bates.
> Thursdays, 5:30-9 p.m. Jan. 29th - Jake Allen. Feb. 5th - The Whiskey Charmers, 12th - Jake Allen, 19th - Joshua Hall, 26th - Younce Guitar Duo.
> Fridays, 8-11 p.m. Jan. 30th - Brett Mitchell. Feb. 6th - Sean Bielby, 13th - "Fat Friday Celebration" Old Mission Collective, 20th - Ben & Dan Swan, 27th - Ben Overbeek.
> Saturdays, 8-11 p.m. Jan. 24th - Under the Moon, 31st - Kellerville. Feb. 7th - Under the Moon, 14th - E Minor, 21st - Chris Calleja, 28th - The Accidentals
BOYNE CELTIC SESSION - Feb. 1 and 15 at the Boyne District Library, 1 to 3 p.m. first and third Sundays of the month. Everyone is welcome to play or listen at this free celebration of Irish and Celtic music.
 FRESHWATER GALLERY - 8 p.m. concerts, 231-582-2588 for tickets, $25 in advance
Jan. 31 - Baskery - Trio of sisters (pictured at right) from Sweden playing Americana folk music
Feb. 14 - Wine, Women, Chocolate and Song Valentines Day Show with nine performers
March 14 - Antje Duvekot
April 11 - Fred Eaglesmith
May 9 - Guy Davis
BC LANES - Open bowling daily, Glow Bowl Fridays and Saturdays 9 p.m. to midnight. 1199 S. M-75, Boyne City.
PIED PIPER SKATERY - Roller skating Wednesdays through Sundays. 04454 M-75 North in Walloon Lake.
BOYNE MOUNTAIN RESORT
Snowflake Lounge
Friday, Jan. 23: DJ Bill Da Cat, 9 pm - 2 am
Saturday, Jan. 24: Après Party with David Cisco, 4 - 7 pm
Saturday, Jan. 24: DJ Bill Da Cat, 9 pm - 2am
Wednesday, Jan. 28: Pete Kehoe, 8 - 11 pm
Thursday, Jan. 29: DJ Bill Da Cat, 8pm - midnight
Stein Eriksen's
Friday, Jan. 23: Pete Kehoe, 6 - 9 p m
Saturday, Jan. 24: Family Après Party with eXperience DJ, 4 - 6 p m
Saturday, Jan. 24: Ben Overbeek, 6-9 p m
Live Street Theatre throughout Boyne Mountain Resort property: Friday & Saturday, 6 - 9 pm
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 GET IN THE GUIDE - Harbor House Publishers has begun production of the Chamber's 2015-16 Business Directory and Visitors Guide. All Chamber members receive a free listing in the guide and have access to additional advertising opportunities. With 20,000 copies to be printed, this guide offers a great way to reach visitors, new residents and business owners in and around the Boyne Area, plus major highway Welcome Centers around the state. For details on this publication, contact Char Shaltz, Account Manager for Harbor House Publishers, at (231) 582-2814 or visit www.harborhouse.com/boyne.htm.
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 SUNBURST BUILDING FOR LEASE - Space in the former Sunburst Marine building is available for lease at the prime corner of Water and Lake Streets in downtown Boyne City. 4,900 sq. ft. available - lease it all or owner will divide into smaller units. Call Michael "Mac" McCarthy of Gaslight Group Properties, 231-838-7700.
BUSINESS PROPERTIES - The Boyne City Main Street Program has a list of available business properties for lease and for sale on its website. Real estate professionals and building owners are encouraged to email mainstreet@boynecity.com to add properties or change the status of properties already listed.
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HABITAT PROJECT - Northwest Michigan Habitat for Humanity is seeking volunteer support on our current build in Alanson. We have the dates below in the near future and are looking for individuals and groups to help with trim and painting towards the middle/end of February. If you are interested in signing up for one of these opportunities, contact mandy@northwestmihabitat.org or 231-348-6926.
> Monday, Jan. 26 from 2 to 6 p.m. - seeking 6 skilled volunteer to assist with installing laminate flooring.
> Tuesday, Feb. 3 from 3 to 6 p.m. - seeking 6 skilled volunteers to assist with installing laminate flooring.
> Thursday, Feb. 5 from 3 to 6 p.m. - seeking 6 skilled volunteers to help with flooring and start trim work.
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HELP KIDS READ - Boyne District Library is looking for volunteers to help children in grades K-4 improve their reading skills. Tutors do not need to have an education background, just an open heart and a willingness to help. If you're interested in tutoring, or if you have a child who would like to participate, contact program coordinator Kathy Breedlove at 231-675-0073.
ETA NU HEARTS OF LOVE have been removed from the Lights of Love Tree and are now in the Chamber office (28 S. Lake St.) for anyone who purchased one and would now like to pick it up.
DIVORCE CARE: In Petoskey: 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 4-May 13 at the Genesis Church Office. Practical help for those who are separated or divorced. Contact: Daryl (231-675-7570). See www.divorcecare.org for more information.
SINGLE & PARENTING: In Boyne City: 6:45-8:45p.m. Thursdays, Feb. 5-May 14 at Boyne City Hall. Practical help for single parents and grandparents. Contact: Daryl (231-675-7570). See www.singleandparenting.org for more information. MACGREGOR CARES - Congratulations to the December's MacGregor Cares winner, Dress For Chill Project. The monthly community giving programJanuary Cares participants are: Challenge Mountain, North Country Kids Daycare & Preschool, and Northwest Academy. One of these groups will win $500 from MacGregor Plumbing & Heating. Click the link below to vote. Do you know of a group, organization or fundraiser that needs help in the community? We're here to help them reach their goals. Nominate or vote by clicking this link. BLOOD DRIVES will be hosted by Boyne Falls School from 10 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, and by Boyne City High School from 8 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5. Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information.
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BOYNE VOLUNTEER NETWORK is a joint project of the Boyne District Library, Boyne City Main Street Program and the Boyne Area Chamber of Commerce. It's easy to participate - just go to www.boynevolunteers.org and fill out the application form, which will tell us your skills, interests and contact information. We will contact you later about volunteer opportunities that may interest you. If you have questions or would like to learn more about how to include your organization and volunteer needs in this new network, contact Monica Kroondyk at the Boyne District Library by phone at 231-582-7861 or by email at kroondykm@boynelibrary.org.
"BC" WINDOW STICKERS and "Boyne City" license plates are available at Local Flavor bookstore, Country Now & Then and the Chamber office with proceeds going to the Boyne City Booster Foundation.
DIGITAL VISITORS GUIDE and Business Directory - Click here.
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