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Boyne Appétit! coming on strong: New website unveiled and Restaurant Week details announced for June 6-12
The Boyne Appétit! initiative is moving ahead in a big way with the unveiling of a new website and the list of 18 participants in Boyne Area Restaurant Week. The new website designed by Appétit! coordinator Cindy Janssens, can be seen at www.boyneappetit.com. Restaurant Week will be held June 6-12. This is going to be a fabulous kick-off to our summer season. Restaurants, bars, delis and sandwich shops are all offering specials: Two-for-one prix fixe meals for under $35 at large restaurants and more great specials from the others. Here is the list of all 18 participating restaurants and markets - including their special offers.
Boyne Appétit! is an initiative of the Boyne City Main Street Program and the Boyne Area Chamber of Commerce to promote the wonderful food experiences in this area. It encompasses the restaurants and food retailers in Boyne City, and its smaller neighbors: Advance, Boyne Falls, Horton Bay and Walloon Lake.
We know visitors appreciate that an area of scarcely 5,000 residents offers such a rich array of food offerings and there are more to come! This website will introduce you our eateries large and small. Some you will be familiar with and others will be new. Do try them all.
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Great Morel Giveaway is Saturday at 13 downtown stores
 Downtown Boyne City stores will be giving away morels and gift certificates on Saturday, May 14, during the Mushroom Festival. The 6th annual Great Morel Giveaway includes 13 businesses that give away two pounds of morels each - or a $50 gift certificate if morels are not available. There is no cost or purchase required to enter - simply register at any or all of the participating stores. Every place you register gives you another chance to win. If you register at all 13 businesses, you will have 13 chances to win. You must be present with identification to win. Register by 3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 14. Drawings begin at 4 p.m. Saturday, beginning at Freshwater Art Gallery and proceeding to other businesses on Lake Street, Water Street and Park Street. Follow the " Morel Mob" from store to store for your chance to win the morels. For information call the Chamber at 582-6222.
Participating businesses:
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Seminar presenter
Kim Schott
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60 Ways to Grow Your Email List:
Chamber presents free seminar on Thursday
Having an interested and qualified list of contacts, that you can stay top of mind with, is vital to every business. Continuing to grow that list is just as important. In this May 19th workshop we will show you 60 easy ways to grow your contact list today. It runs from 8 to 9:30 a.m. in the Community Room of the Boyne District Library.
We will cover:
* Why someone should join your contact list and what's in it for them
* How to ask people to join your list "face-to-face"
* How to use social media to grow your list
* And more.
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The River Raisin Ragtime Revue will perform June 11 at Sommerset Pointe.
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Boyne City to celebrate second annual Stroll Through History Weekend
In tandem with the first Stroll The Streets on June 10, Boyne City will also celebrate its second annual Stroll through History Weekend. The Boyne City Main Street event will introduce the second phase of the historical, self-guided walking tour, which includes homes, churches and parks. Weekend highlights include a horse-drawn tour of historic homes and churches on Friday night, narrated by Patrick McCleary from 7 to 9 p.m. "President Roosevelt" will deliver his famous speech on the second-floor balcony of the Odd Fellows Hall, 214 Water Street and the Dodsworth Duo will perform behind the Chamber building.Accompanied by guitar, banjo, harmonica and fife, the Duo performs classic American songs of the 19th century including Clementine, Erie Canal, and Red River.
Saturday's lineup includes the farmers market from 8 a.m. to noon, old fashioned kids' games, a petting zoo and pony rides, a hot dog roast, a potluck picnic, a baseball game with local firefighters and policemen, and antique firetrucks and cars on display. It all takes place in Veterans Park from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. At 4 p.m. at the library, Patrick McCleary will share a slideshow and speak about the buildings and parks on the new Stroll Through History.
The weekend will culminate with a performance by The River Raisin Ragtime Revue, a professional theater orchestra dedicated to the preservation of significant American music - the nation's original popular musical style - ragtime. The band has performed at The Henry Ford Museum, the Detroit Institute of Art and Ann Arbor's Michigan Theater.
ADVANCE SALE TICKETS are $15 and available online and at Sommerset Pointe, Boyne Area Chamber, Country Now & Then and Local Flavor Bookstore.
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Born Learning Trail makes its way "Up North"
Three new community trails geared toward families with young children will open Saturday, May 21 throughout Charlevoix County. Built by members of the Leadership Charlevoix County program in partnership with Char-Em United Way, the trails are aimed at pre-K age children. They are the only Born Learning Trails north of Midland. The Born Learning Trail concept focuses on teaching, nature exploration and fun aimed at early childhood education. On the 21st, the Charlevoix trail will open at 10:30 a.m. at Shanahan Field, with similar opening ceremonies to follow at 12:30 p.m. in Boyne City's Rotary Park and 2:30 p.m. at East Jordan Elementary School in East Jordan. Walking along the short trails, children will see signs with instructions that encourage playfulness with letters and sounds and exercises to build pre-literacy skills. Activities like hopscotch, color and shape identification and attention to natural elements make the trails a perfect way to get outside and bond with your young child. The opening day celebrations will feature snacks for children, media interviews and recognition of area sponsors.
> Leadership Charlevoix County is designed to cultivate new, emerging and potential leaders. The program also encourages participants to identify and address pertinent community needs while strengthening their own individual leadership abilities. The five-year-old program will graduate 19 participants in a graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 18. Anyone interested in participating in the 2016-17 class is invited to visit www.leadershipcharlevoixcounty.com for information and application forms. The program was founded by the Charlevoix, Boyne and East Jordan Chambers, and more information is available by calling those chambers.
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May 25 seminar helps you prepare for new overtime exemption rule
Business owners and managers, are you prepared for the revised overtime exemption rule? The time to be proactive and prepare for the rule is quickly running out. Boyne Chamber members are invited to attend a Petoskey Chamber seminar on May 25 to help you know what you need to do to prepare. The Department of Labor has forwarded the final overtime exemption rule to the Office of Management and Budget for final review. It will be published, most likely in the next month or so, and will take effect 60 days after publication. The proposed rule contains very significant revisions to the exemption rules and will affect millions of employees currently classified as exempt. These employees will become eligible for overtime, significantly impacting many employers budgets. Join local labor and employment attorney, Laura Dinon, of Plunkett Cooney, for this seminar as she provides in-depth analysis of the proposed new FLSA overtime regulation provisions and practical tips on how to prepare for the changes. In addition, she will discuss the recent changes to the Independent Contractor classification. The seminar takes place in the Reycraft Room of Stafford's Perry Hotel. Registration and continental breakfast begin at 8 a.m. The seminar is from 8:30 - 10 a.m. The cost is $25 per person and includes breakfast. It is open to chamber members and the public. Advance registration is required, register online.
> WSJ opinion piece: The Labor Department isn't being straight about the likely effect of adding people to the overtime rolls.
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Thank you to the many volunteers who helped Buff Up Boyne
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Ella, Lucas and Jennifer Doumanian were some of the many volunteers.
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Chilly weather didn't stop our amazing volunteers, who came armed with smiles, rakes, shovels, gloves and bags, to make Boyne City sparkle for Spring and Summer.
Many, many thanks to all of our volunteers.
Jamie and Christine Woodall, Katie and Bob Bobowski and the entire Genesis Church gang, the Alger Family - Aiyanna and Brienna Alger, Bob and Cheryl Alger, The Peplinski Family, the Doumanian Family, The Frasz Family - Lydia, Norah and Chris, Jo Bowman with the Parks and Rec Commission, Jim Walker, Connie and Jeff Langhart, Susan and Hugh Conklin, John and Nancy Deckinga, Ed Woehlfert, Friends of Avalanche, Missy Jollette, Faith Duncan, Doug Bean and Tan Tan Nguygen representing the Boyne Area Chamber, Jagger Nichols and Leslie Nielson representing Inspired Living, Raymond Dorin, Derke Willis and Lucas Day representing National Honor Society, Bob Alger representing Boyne Thunder, Ashlee Mumich, Kelly McGinn, Carolyn McGinn, Michelle and Aurora Seelye, Tamara and Paisley Weidlich, Becky Lagerquist, Lauren Viol representing the Boyne Area Girls Scouts,
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Connie and Jeff Langhart found a dollar bill when they were picking up trash.
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Also Don Ryde and Mary Palmer, Tom Orickson representing The Rotary Club, Tom Schraw; Laura Sansom, Mike Cain and Tom Neidhamer representing the city of Boyne City; Sue and Greg Bishop representing Main Street, Brian and Donna Taylor, and so many others out there cleaning up that didn't get a chance to sign up.
"It takes a community effort to make Boyne City the special place that it is," said Lori Meeder, director of the Boyne City Main Street program. "I am always amazed by the 'can do' attitude of our volunteers and citizens. We know how to get things done in this town," "A very special thank you to Aaron and Sam Place and boys for their support and leadership on this and other community events and to the Dearborn Sausage Company for donating the hot dogs and Boyne Country Provision for donating the coffee. We are so fortunate to live here."
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Patrick Little offered BC school superintendent position
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Patrick Little
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Patrick Little has been offered an employment contract for the Superintendent of Boyne City Public Schools. Little currently serves as the Superintendent of East Jackson Community Schools and his appointment to the post is pending contract negotiations and the completion of a criminal background check. When asked if Patrick had anything he would like to share with the public he responded, "It is an honor to be selected to lead the Boyne City Public Schools. I look forward to continuing the level of excellence that is found in the district as we work together to serve students, families and the community. My family is excited to join the Boyne community later this summer."
Patrick's wife is Nikki Little (Erber). She graduated from Boyne City Public schools and her parents are residents of Boyne City.
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Young professionals invited to Thrive 45 - Leadership Roundtable
Young Professionals in the area are invited to a Thrive 45 - Leadership Roundtable Discussion taking place on Tuesday, May 17 at City Park Grill in Petoskey. Learn more about leadership at this event and enjoy roundtable discussions on leadership and facilitated networking. Learn more about leadership programs in the area. This event is free and is limited to the first 50 people who register. Please register online by May 16. Call the Petoskey Chamber with any questions, (231) 347-4150. This is sponsored by Leadership Charlevoix County and Leadership Little Traverse. After the roundtable discussions, there will be a Thrive45 social meetup in the City Park bar area beginning at 7 p.m. There is no need to register for this and there is no charge for the meetup.
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Ride of Silence is Wednesday
Ride of Silence in Boyne City Wednesday
On May 18, at 7 p.m., the Ride of Silence will begin in North America and roll across the globe, including here in Boyne City. Local riders will gather at 6:45 for orientation and greetings near the pavilion in Veterans Park. The group leaves from Veterans Park on the lakefront. This ride covers about 10 miles of roadway from Veterans Park to Whiting Park and back. The Ride Of Silence is a free ride that asks cyclists to ride no faster than 12 mph for no longer than an hour, and to remain silent during the ride. Participants must wear a helmet and be over 18 years of age, or accompanied by an adult; bright clothing and lights are highly recommended. The ride organizers encourage wearing black armbands, or red, if you have had a bike/motor vehicle accident. There are no fees charged anyone to participate. For more information, contact John McClorey at 231 582 6622 and share Boyne City Ride of Silence on FaceBook.
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Main Street offers local façade improvement grant program
 The Boyne City Main Street Program is accepting applications from property owners for its Façade Improvement Grant Program. The program provides a matching grant of up to $5,000 for façade improvements within the Main Street District. Individual grant amounts can be up to 50 percent of project cost. Recommendations for funding grant applications will be made by the Main Street Design Committee to the Main Street Board, which will make all final grant-funding decisions.
> Information and applications for the program are available by calling or emailing the Boyne City Main Street Office. The application deadline for this round of funding is May 27.
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Helenium Red Jewel
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Garden Club's annual spring plant sale
The plants the Boyne Valley Garden Club is selling this year are good sources of seeds and nectar for birds, butterflies and hummingbirds. The plants are hardy and will survive in our cold winter as well as looking lovely in your garden. Planting instructions will be available for you when you pick them up. You can find an order form online here. There are posters with photos of the plants at the Boyne Avenue Greenhouse, Boyne City Ace Hardware, Boyne City Co-op, Upsy Daisy Floral and Local Flavor Bookstore. These locations will also take your check and order form or you can mail it to BVGC, P.O. Box 387, Boyne City, MI 49712. You can look up photos of the plants on Google Images. Plant orders have to be in by Thursday, May 26th and you can pick up the plants that you ordered on June 4th between 9 a.m. and 12 noon behind the Boyne Avenue Greenhouse.
> The Boyne Valley Garden Club thanks everyone for their support. When you look at the flowers planted around Boyne City, you will see what we did with the money from this sale.
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How do you find and keep high-performing employees?
Northern Michigan Society for Human Resource Management (NMSHRM)
Is presenting a May 20th program on Fueling the Talent Engine - Finding and Keeping High Performers. The program examines how an integrated approach to talent management helps drive business results at Yahoo! More than 150 colleges and universities are now using SHRM videos in their undergraduate, graduate and executive education programs. As part of the hundreds of SHRM chapters and companies that are successfully using them to share the wisdom, insights, and examples of outstanding HR leaders and their practices in organizations today, NMSHRM is pleased to bring this video presentation to our members and not-yet members as part of our programming commitment to our members in 2016. Registration and details.
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Personal umbrella liability policy provides extra coverage
If you are found to be legally responsible for injuring someone or damaging their property without a personal umbrella liability insurance policy, anything beyond the limits of your standard liability insurance coverage will come out of your own pocket. Standard liability insurance generally includes homeowners, renters, auto and watercraft policies.
A personal umbrella liability policy provides an extra layer of insurance coverage over your standard liability policies. It protects your personal assets by kicking in when your standard liability coverage is exhausted. At KorthaseFlinn Insurance & Financial Services, we recommend that everyone should consider carrying an umbrella policy. If you engage in a high-risk activity or hobby that increases your odds of getting sued - such as having a teenage driver, owning a swimming pool or entertaining frequently - it is wise to supplement your insurance with a personal umbrella liability policy. Call KorthaseFlinn Insurance & Financial Services at (231) 582-6512 to discuss your unique needs and learn about all of our liability insurance solutions.
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FUN, FOOD, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT - Boyne Appetit!
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SCHEDULE: Mushroom Festival continues through Sunday
 The festival website - www.morelfest.com - includes full details including online registration for the Guided Mushroom Hunt at 5 p.m. Friday and the Competitive Hunt at 9 a.m. Saturday. Events are held in Veterans Park/Festival tent unless otherwise noted.
> Carnival rides, craft show and M.O.R.E.L. Outdoor Show continue through Sunday
Here is the full schedule:
FRIDAY
4 p.m. - Morel Seminar - free tips on finding morels.
5 p.m. - Guided Morel Hunt - $15 includes bus ride, register online.
5:30 & 8 p.m. - Wine & Dine at Beach House Restaurant - sold out.
8 p.m. - The Cookies perform live in the Festival Tent, $5.
SATURDAY
7-10 p.m. - Morel Breakfast at the VFW Post, 1108 Boyne Avenue/S. Hwy 75
8 a.m. - Run For their Lives Humane Sociey 5k run.
8-9 a.m. - National Mushroom Hunt late registration at former Carter's Store parking lot, 1315 Boyne Ave. Buses leave at 9 sharp. $20 in advance, $25 on Sturday.
10 - 6 p.m. - M.O.R.E.L. Outdoor Show, Sunset Park, corner of Water and Lake Streets
12 - 3 p.m. - Taste of Morels.13 area restaurants & chefs provide morel-infused delicacies
4 p.m. - The Great Morel Giveaway - starts at Freshwater Gallery, 217 S. Lake St. Details.
8:30 p.m. - Scarkazm performs in the Festival Tent, $5.
SUNDAY
1 -4 p.m. - Northern Michigan Cancer Crusaders sponsor Live Music, Auction & Food.
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Eagles host Hawaiian-themed fundraiser for Boyne Free Clinic
The public is invited to raise funds to support the Boyne Area Free Clinic by attending the "Boyne Goes Hawaiian" luau-themed fundraiser from 4 to 10 p.m. Saturday, May 28, at the Boyne City Eagles Hall. One hundred percent of the profits will be donated to the free clinic, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation that provides basic primary care, immunizations and urgent care. Their patients are People with no income, low income or those who have no insurance.The event includes food, live and silent auctions, and 50/50 drawings. Entertainment will be provided by the Sweetwater Blue, the Kowalske Family Band and Monty Loper. For information or to donate an auction item, call Lyn Cummings at 232-582-1334.
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Run with your dog in Humane Society 5k on Saturday
 The Charlevoix Area Humane Society Benefit will host the "Run For Their Lives 5K" run and walk on Saturday, May 14 during the Boyne City Morel Mushroom Festival, raising funds for the shelter and animals cared for there. Runners of all ages are invited to attend, as well as friendly canines. The event starts at 8 a.m. with registration from 6:30-7:25 a.m. behind the Boyne Area Chamber of Commerce. Runners can also register in advance by filling out this form and emailing it to pets@charlevoixhumane.org. The form can also be dropped off at the Humane Society office at 614 Beardsley St. in Boyne City. Registration is available 6-7 p.m. Friday, May 13 at the Mushroom Festival tent in Veterans Park. Cost to register is $25, $20 for early registered runners, and $10 for children 12 and under. For more information, visit www.charlevoixhumane.org.
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Bunco Ladies Social set for Sunday
Support children with cancer. All proceeds go to Camp Quality Michigan summer camp. Bunco is a social dice game involving 100% luck. No experience is necessary. $20 for food, friendship and fun. Sunday, May 15th, 2-4:30 p.m. at the NEW Tilted Skillet in East Jordan (formerly Murray's). Call 231-582-2471 for reservations or register online. Space is limited.
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Farmers Market continues outdoors in Veterans Park Saturday
The Boyne City Farmers Market continues its outdoor market, open every Wednesday and Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon at Veterans Park. Because the Mushroom Festival is in the park this weekend, the market will be located along the Lake Street sidewalk. The market vendors offer seasonal fruits, vegetables, and herbs; gourmet baked goods and preserves; eggs and cheese; honey and maple syrup; proteins, fish, potted annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs, and cut flowers; plus a juried craft market with unique hand-made items for your home or a special gift.
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DINNERS FOR SENIORS - The Boyne Area Senior Center is now serving Wednesday evening dinners from 5 to 6 p.m. This is in place of the Wednesday lunches at the center; lunches continue on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Suggested donation is $3 for those age 60 and over or $$6 under 60. The Senior Center is located at 411 Division St., phone 231 582 6682.
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LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
RED MESA GRILL, 6-9 p.m. "Casa Tuesdays" - $3 Casa Margaritas, $3 Premium Drafts, $3 Food Features, live music:
May 17 - Honesty & The Liars
May 24 - Soul Patch
May 31 - Blake Elliott & The Robinson Affair
> Mondays, 6-9 p.m. $5 pizza night. Nathan Bates.
> Thursdays, 5:30-9 p.m.: All-you-can-eat mussels special. May 19th - Nathan Towne, 26th - Nelson Olstrom.
> Fridays, 8-11 p.m.: May 13th - Sean Bielby, 20th - Ben Overbeek, 27th - Brotha James.
> Saturdays, 8-11 p.m.: May 14th - Chris Calleja, 21st - Adam Hoppe, 28th - Under the Moon.
Forty Acres Tavern, 7-10 pm
Friday, May 13 - Michelle Chenard
Saturday, May 14 - Pete Kehoe
Friday, May 20 - Charlie Reager
Saturday, May 21 - Pete Kehoe
Friday, May 27 - Under the Moon
Saturday, May 28 - Chris Koury
Snowflake, 10 pm-2 am
Friday, May 20 - DJ Bill da Cat
Saturday, May 21 - DJ Bill da Cat
Friday, May 27 - DJ Bill da Cat
Saturday, May 28 - DJ Bill da Cat
Beach House, 6-9 pm
Saturday, May 28 - Charlie Reager
Sunday, May 29 - Jeff Bihlman
Live Street Performers every Friday & Saturday
1-4 p.m. at the Boyne District Library on Sunday, May 15. Everyone is welcome to play or listen at this free celebration of Irish and Celtic music at the Boyne District Library. Celtic Sessions continue on the first and third Sundays of the month.
BC LANES & THE VENUE SPORTS BAR & GRILL - Is closed until July for yearly maintenance. We thank everyone for a wonderful 2015/2016 season and look forward to reopening in July refreshed and ready to go. If you would like to schedule a private party or group of any size during May or June please call 231-582-6353 and leave a message if no one answers. We will gladly still try to open up for you if we can. Any previously scheduled parties or groups will go on as planned.
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7 Monks Taproom
We're very excited to be opening in Boyne City this summer. Come to our Job Fair Friday, May 13 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 to 3 p.m. in the Boyne District Library Community Room. We are currently accepting resumes for all positions. Please email your information to info@7monkstap.com under the subject heading "Boyne City positions."
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Grain Train Neighborhood Market
The Boyne City market is seeking two full-time summer cashier/stockers to begin in mid-May and going through mid to late August (possibility for one position to become year round, part time). Hours likely to be between 34 and 40 hours per week and to include nights and weekends. The right candidate will be flexible with their duties, efficient, and have exceptional customer service skills. They will be a self starter and able to see what needs to be done, step in and take care of it. Duties likely to include: cashiering, stocking shelves, cleaning, customer service, heavy lifting.
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Summertime Rentals
Perfect job for watersports enthusiasts. We are looking for fun, hard-working people who enjoy watersports, boating, and spending the summer outdoors. We offer competitive pay, overtime, and a substantial end of season bonus. It's a good seasonal gig. For full job description and how to apply please visit www.Summertime-Rentals.com and click on "Employment".
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Elvyn Lea Lodge
Hiring helpers for summer through fall. We're looking for lawn maintenance/groundskeeping, housekeeping and food service staff. Contact Monica Farrier at elvynlea@gmail.com, 231/535-2475, www.elvynlea.com.
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Resort Rentals North
We are seeking several housekeepers who can commit to cleaning resort vacation rentals for the 2016 season. Must have your own transportation and good work ethic. Competitive pay. Each person will be part of a 2-3 member team to clean each home. Experience a plus but not necessary. No laundry required. Cleaning and making beds only. Call Jessica or Kristen, (231) 582-0106.
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Charlevoix Country Club
Golf course ground crew wanted for all positions. Offering Team Members Golf, Fitness and Dining discounts. Send resume to carl.vanniman@chxcountryclub.com.
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LEAF AND RUBBISH PICKUP - The City of Boyne City will pick up leaves Mondays and Fridays through May 27th. Please set bagged leaves curbside anytime after the first day of pick up, in clearly marked biodegradable paper bags. City crews will pick up bags as time allows. If your bags have been out for an extended period of time and have not been collected, please notify City Hall at 582-6597. Details.
> Coming to your neighborhood is the annual Spring Rubbish Pickup offered by the City of Boyne City for city residents. If you live on Main Street or areas south of Main Street, your pickup days will be on Wednesday, June 1, 8 and 15. If you are north of Main Street, your days will be on Thursday, with pickup on June 2, 9 and 16. Flier with details.
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THE MYSTERY OF AUTISM - One family's journey through a child's diagnosis of autism will be examined at Lifetree Café on Sunday, May 15, at 6:30 p.m.
The program, titled "The Mystery of Autism: Understand. Support. Connect," features a filmed interview with Patty Smith, a mother whose son Patrick was diagnosed with autism at an early age. "Autism is a developmental disorder characterized by a lack of social interaction, delayed communication, and a lot of social awkwardness," Smith says. "People look at us funny sometimes, and they shake their heads. If they only knew just a little bit of Patrick's story." During the program, participants will have the opportunity to discuss their experiences with autism. Lifetree Café is a place where people gather for conversation about life and faith in a casual coffeehouse-type setting in the community room at First Presbyterian Church, 401 S Park St., Boyne City. Admission to the 60-minute events is free. For more information call Julie Hasse at 231-582-7983 or email lifetree@fpboyne.org.
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BOYNE AREA FREE CLINIC will be closed Friday, May 13. Dr. Mansfield will be out of town.
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"BC" WINDOW STICKERS and "Boyne City" license plates are available at the Chamber office and Local Flavor with proceeds going to the Boyne City Booster Foundation.
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