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A substance abuse treatment cen-ter for women could be coming to the area if Melrose Township offi-cials OK the plan.Bear River Health of Walloon Lake hopes to use the former Elvyn Lea Lodge property locat-ed at 03798 M-75 North to create the drug treatment facility.According to a Jan. 3 letter from Melrose Township Zoning Ad-ministrator and Planner Randy Frykberg to property owners within 300 feet of the proposed project site, a public hearing on the matter will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Monday Jan. 27 at Mel-rose Township Hall, 04289 M-75 North to consider the Special Use Permit request.“The 40-acre parcel is zoned Farm Forest (FF) which allows any use permitted in the R-2 Single Fami-ly Residential District,” it states in the letter. “Institutions for health care are allowed as a special use

After recently having been nomi-nated by Michigan Senator Deb-bie Stabenow for the U.S. Naval Academy, Boyne City’s own Nick Aown has also learned that he has earned another distinction few stu-dent athletes ever achieve.The Boyne City Ramblers varsity football player has been selected as one of only two recipients for the National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete Award for the State of Michigan.“You have been chosen for your tremendous accomplishments in all facets of your high school ca-reer,” stated Alan Boydston of the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association in his Jan. 10 letter to Aown. “The Campbell Award, given this year to QB Jus-tin Herbert of Oregon, is the na-tional collegiate version of the one you are receiving.”Aown will be honored at the Dream Team Banquet on Saturday Jan. 18 at the Lansing Center. He will be recognized along with this year’s Football Dream Team,

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Nearly 50acres ofnew naturepreserve

One of the last undevel-oped parcels of its size on the northeast end of Charlevoix has become

a Little Traverse Conservancy (LTC) nature preserve thanks to a bargain sale and significant dona-tions. The nearly 50-acre, triangle-shaped property sits between US-31/Mar-tin/Waller roads, at the “north gate-way” into Charlevoix.“This is undeveloped land along a highly traveled road corridor that most of us have taken for granted as natural and undeveloped,” said Caitlin Donnelly, LTC Director of Land Protection. “Ensuring its permanent protection is highly significant for ecological, wetland and scenic protection. It is a superb example of how we can work together to protect the North Country we all love so much.”The land will be known as the An-drew and Mary Aish ke bug Nature Preserve in honor of the first own-ers of the land by patent from the United States on Aug. 19, 1875. Longtime Charlevoix conserva-tionist Betty Hoffmann, who do-nated her half interest in the land to LTC, has the original abstract showing this ownership. The remaining funds for purchas-ing the other half of the land came from the Charles M. & Joan R. Taylor Foundation, Mike and Rhea

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Interested in volunteering to help your local community but not sure where to begin?The Boyne Area Chamber of Commerce and

Boyne City Main Street Program are co-hosting an event dubbed the “Volunteer Jambo” from

4-7 p.m. on Wednesday Feb. 5 at the Pine Lake Lodge, upstairs from the Boyne City Taproom.Meet current chamber of commerce and Main Street volunteers, ask questions, and get involved.Attendees are encouraged to bring friends.

Volunteer opportunities abound

see HEARING on PAGE 4

PHOTO BY CHRIS FAULKNOR

Future of Avalanche, Open SpaceTim Knutsen of Beckett & Raeder came to facilitate the January 9 public input session and presented numerous potential plans for the Boyne City Open Space located on Lake Charlevoix across from Boyne City Family Fare. SEE THE STORY AND MORE PHOTOS ON PAGE 5

PHOTO BY CHRIS FAULKNOR

Leadership Charlevoix County Boyne City Police Officer Dan Mercer, Scott Van Huis of Boyne Mountain, and Katie Amante of Classic Instruments were among Leader-ship Charlevoix County participants on Jan. 9 at the Charlevoix Public Library to learn about media relations within local communities.

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Almost 10 years ago, Boyne City Manager Michael Cain said, “Boyne City works because Boyne City works together.”That quote has stuck with me, and I firmly believe that Northern Mich-igan thrives on the teamwork that can only come to kindred spirits.The people of our area bear great burdens together: snow, ice, hail, wind, fires, flu seasons, and more.But it isn't just the ones unique to our area.Northern Michigan unites for unex-pected deaths, often holding fund-raisers for the families left behind.They get together when a family suffers a fire or a child falls ill.Even a car going into the ditch re-sults in three complete strangers stopping and working together sim-ply to help their fellow man avoid a hefty towing bill.That spirit of love and compassion continues, and we've seen it in near-by Hayes Township where their food pantry has literally overflowed into their township hall.This includes food, toiletries, and more—all for anyone to simply stop in, but that's not all: they deliv-er to anyone locally who calls (231) 547-6961.The Boyne Area Free Clinic helps the uninsured and under-insured, and in doing so, they take you at your word.They don't compare income levels, track where the poverty line is, or ask for your most recent pay stubs.They simply help because help is needed.All over our little area, people help people simply because they can.The Boyne Area Kiwanis Club helps children donate to their favor-ite charities.The Lions Club helps pay for glass-es whenever a family is in need.The numerous Boyne Area food pantries feed families who are struggling.With that, though, there's still more, because sometimes the help we need isn't all about what's in our fridge or our wallet.You see, I've come to realize that by living in Boyne City, we also get free emotional help.We're a town that celebrates for any reason or even for no reason at all.Our summer involves a pirate take-over by way of an annual Pirate Fest.The Independence Day celebra-tion each July Fourth is recognized throughout the state.Occupational therapy can be done in an office, but it can also be done on the back of a horse thanks to North-ern Michigan Equine Therapy.A trip to the bar can mean adding beer to your stomach, but it also means taking a load off with bar-tenders who care.Our pubs and bars regularly hold

"tap takeovers" to help organiza-tions in need.If you're in need, there are always resources out there to help.And, if you find that you aren't, there's always a place for you to help.You could be delivering boxes of food with the Boyne Area Com-munity Christmas. You could be judging essays for the Kiwanis. You could even stand outside the grocery store collecting money for the blind.All of this happens because locals care and they realize that the path to fulfillment lies not in helping our-selves but in helping our brothers and sisters.As you navigate your undoubtedly busy week, ask yourself the magic question: “What can I do to keep it going?”Figure out where you fit in the puz-zle and where your talents are best used. Discover how your contribu-tion can be best used.Maybe it's reading to children.Marty Moody has been reading to kids at the school for decades.Maybe it's cooking, because I know the churches are always looking for help with their funeral lunches.Or maybe it's simply saying “I have what I need, so I'm going to give back” and writing a check to a local charity.There is help out there if you have a need, and there is a place for you to fit in the puzzle if you're ready to make the world better.The only thing you have to do now is get plugged in.

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Boyne City Police Department incident reportsMONDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2019

0956 Welfare check in the 500 block of Jersey St. 1057 Report of tree falling on truck in the 700 block of S Park St1139 Fraud complaint from the 600 block of Call St1210 Arrested subject for DWLS in the 200 block of N Lake St. 1334 Private property damage crash on Pine Pointe Tr1719 Assist Fire Dept. in the 1200 block of Boyne Av.1854 Suspicious vehicle in the 700 block of W Division St.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 20190049 Vehicle unlock in the 300 block of E Division St.0235 Parking violation at Water St and Park St. Towed for snow removal.0255 Parking violation at Front St and W Main St. Towed for snow removal.0316 Parking violation Front St and Water St. Towed for snow removal.0518 Removed a deer from roadway State St and Call St. 0835 Assist EMS in the 1100 block of Charlevoix St. 1021 Road hazard on Hull and Deer Run.1537 Property damage crash at S Lake and Ray.2204 Road hazard, vehicle blocking lanes of traffic on Boyne Ave and Main St. 2304 Arrested subject for OWI at Park St and Water St.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1, 20200253 Assist Sheriff Dept. at Boyne Mt. 0807 Citizen assist in the 1300 block of Boyne Av.1339 Warrant attempt in the 500 block of Hannah St1550 Assist EMS in the 1000 block of First St.1627 Assist EMS on Addis Rd1828 Suspicious vehicle reported in the 800 block of S Lake2011 Assist Sheriff Dept. in Boyne Falls 2213 Assist Sheriff Dept. in Boyne Falls.

THURSDAY JANUARY 2, 20200046 Citation issued for Expired Registration at Pleasant and Timber.0810 Parking complaint in the 200 block of E Water St 0841 Alarm in the 200 block of S Lake St. Cancelled while en-route1244 Parking complaint in the

500 block of S Lake St 1551 Missing juvenile reported from the 800 block of Brockway.1629 Civil complaint from the 500 block of N Lake St. 1730 Civil complaint from the 500 block of N Lake St. 1803 Road Hazard at M-75 N and Washburn, injured deer in road. 1856 Driving complaint heading into town on M-75 N.

FRIDAY JANUARY 3, 20200233 Parking violation at Water St. and S. Lake St. Towed for snow removal.0817 Found driver’s license dropped off at PD. 1511 Found ring dropped off at PD1528 Retail fraud complaint in the 400 block of N Lake St 1814 Trespassing complaint from the 600 block of State St. 2024 Driving violations reported

on Boyne Ave by Division St2052 Vehicle unlock in the 500 block of W. Division St.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 4, 20200304 Parking violation at Water St and Park St.0513 Parking violation on Main St.0821 Assist EMS on High Coun-try Dr. 0822 Report of vehicle alarm in the 500 block of W. Michigan Ave. 1740 Report of suicidal subject at unknown location. Was located safe in another county.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 5, 20201103 Property damage crash on Boyne Ave. at Lincoln St. 1210 Located missing puppy from above crash. Returned it to the owner.1939 Assist EMS in the 300 block of E Division St

CHARLEVOIX COUNTY SEVEN-DAY WEATHER FORECASTWEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY

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60°/44°

Jan. 16Mostly SunnyHIGH/LOW

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Jan. 17PM ShowersHIGH/LOW

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Jan. 18Showers

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Jan. 19Sunny

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Jan. 20Partly CloudyHIGH/LOW

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Jan. 21Partly CloudyHIGH/LOW

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WORD & MATH PUZZLES

The 100th Michigan Legislature began its 2020 session on the second Wednesday in January, as specified in the state Constitution, with a few votes on bills of general interest.• Senate Bill 434, Authorize cos-metology “mobile salons”: Passed 102 to 5 in the HouseTo direct the state licensing bureau to produce regulations on “mobile salons” and mobile cosmetology equipment used by different sa-lons. Under current law cosmetol-ogy services and salons are subject to an extensive array of state regu-

latory and licensure requirements. The bill would also authorize reciprocity for individuals with cosmetology licenses from other states where the requirements are "substantially equal," and also re-vise details of other regulations on cosmetologists, salons and cosme-tology schools.105 Rep. Triston ColeR - Antrim County Y

• Senate Bill 309, Impose $50 tax on some tow trucks: Passed 105 to 2 in the HouseTo impose a $50 annual “motor

carrier” fee on tow trucks and wreckers used in “nonconsensual towing operations” within the state (usually this means removing ille-gally parked cars).105 Rep. Triston ColeR - Antrim County Y

• Senate Bill 184, Revise athletic trainer licensure detail: Passed 105 to 2 in the HouseTo eliminate a specified amount of continuing education class-es that athletic trainers must take to maintain a newly required li-cense mandated by the state (the equivalent of 25 hours per year), and instead leave the details of required additional courses to the discretion of government licensing officials. Also, to revise a criminal background check requirement

imposed on "behavior analysis technicians" in a manner that em-phasizes barring an individual with specific past offenses from practicing this profession.105 Rep. Triston ColeR - Antrim County Y

• House Bill 5008, Don't facilitate jail-breaks: Passed 71 to 36 in the HouseTo establish that prison and jail officials are not required to post diagrams of exit routes in areas of prisons where prisoners have ac-cess, notwithstanding other laws (like fire codes) that may require this.105 Rep. Triston ColeR - Antrim County Y

• House Bill 4051, Require state

create mental health hotline: Passed 32 to 3 in the SenateTo require the state to enter a con-tract with a third party entity to provide a mental health “hotline” where individuals could get infor-mation on social services related to mental illness. Fiscal agency projections indicate this would cost $1 million to $2.5 million an-nually.37 Sen. Wayne SchmidtR - Traverse City Y

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in R-2. One of the ‘basis for deter-mination’ of this special use is for the planning commission to find that the special use will be, ‘de-signed, constructed, operated, and maintained so as to be harmoni-ous with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and that such uses will not change the essential character of the area in which it is proposed to be lo-cated.”Further, “Another ‘basis for de-termination’ is for the planning commission to find that the use in this location, ‘will be consistent with the intent and purpose of the

ordinance.’”The letters were sent because Melrose Township’s zoning ordi-nance requires all property own-ers and residents located within 300 feet of a property subject to a special use public hearing be no-tified of the meeting.The hearing is also open to the general public. For those who cannot attend but who would like to comment, send your correspondence by 5 p.m. on Sunday Jan. 26 to:Melrose Township PCP.O. Box 189Walloon Lake, MI 49796Fax your letters to (231) 535-2337Email your comments and ques-tions to rfrykberg@melrosetwp.org

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PHOTO BY CHRIS FAULKNOR

Locals protest against potential war with Iran With the hit Beatles song Come Together playing on a portable sound system, nearly a dozen Boyne area locals stood in frigid conditions outside City Hall on Jan. 9 to speak out against war with Iran. This protest was joined with hundreds of others throughout the United States as part of an International Day of Action promoted jointly by numerous national groups including CODEPINK, MoveOn, About Face, NIAC Action, and Win Without War.

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PHOTOS BY CHRIS FAULKNORBoyne City Commissioner Dean Solomon (above) examined the numerous drawings presented by Beckett & Raeder at the public input session held on January 9 regarding future plans for the Boyne City Open Space. Also among the crowd were Planning Commission Member Aaron Place (lower right) and Boyne City Public Works Director Tim Faas (upper right). Pictured below are three of the concepts (courtesy graphics) for Avalanche Preserve improvements. See the rest of the concepts with this story online at boynegazette.com.

Dozens of community leaders and stakeholders gathered Thurs-day Jan. 19 at Boyne City Hall to learn about and opine upon the city’s draft Recreation Master Plan as well as early concepts for improvements to the base of Av-alanche Mountain and the new Open Space park.Tim Knutsen and Carry Klin-gelsmith of Beckett & Raeder, Boyne City’s consultant on the projects, offered information and took input from those in atten-dance on the parks improvement concepts.The city contracted Beckett & Raeder back in October of 2019 to create schematic master plans for Avalanche and to update the city’s five-year recreation plan.“We have basically five steps to completion—schematic plans for each part (and) we’re at three/four right now,” Knutsen said. “So, the first step we took was park inventory analysis.”They also performed a physical and perceptive inventory of the parks to determine features and aesthetics.“After completing the inventory we brought it before the city and some of the board and presented it for each site,” Knutsen said. “We provided a blank slate for each with a menu of improve-ments that we were looking for and we formed groups of five or six and let each group develop a really rough concept plan of each site.”He added, “Our intent is to use all of that information to form these concept plans.”

Some of the visions they heard for Avalanche included:• Improved safety• Wayfinding improvements• Stormwater improvements

• Views of vistas• Aesthetics• Improved circulation

“Avalanche already has a recre-ation program for a lot of differ-ent activities out there,” Knutsen said. “Avalanche is kind of a lot different from the Open Space.”

Some of the visions they heard for the Open Space included:• Recreation• Enhanced views• Swimming beach• Skiing access• Restrooms• Changing rooms

NEXT STEPSKnutsen shared two concept op-tions for the Open Space, three concept options for Avalanche, and a future entry improvement concept for the Avalanche Pre-serve park.“A lot of times, people may get initially focused on picking one plan or the other,” he said. “That’s not necessarily what we’re looking for here. Elements you like in one plan combined with elements you like in another plan, that’s just as meaningful.”Attendees were then given time to review and discuss the proposed concepts amongst themselves before sharing their thoughts with the consulting team.The comments regarding the var-ious plans will be gathered and included in the findings which will later be presented.Regarding costs of the poten-tial projects, Knutsen said once the concepts are boiled down to one plan for each project, Beck-ett & Raeder will present cost estimates and phasing plans to determine how best to go about completing the projects.

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Marjorie (Marge) Cleo Matelski, age 87, made her way to heaven on

January 7, 2020 where she was reunited with her husband, Ed Matelski, of 53 years. She passed while surrounded by family in her Boyne Falls home.Marge was the daughter of Ralph and Cora Hocquard, born in Boyne City on August 1, 1932. She graduated from Boyne City High School in 1950. Marge married the love of her life, Ed, at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church on June 30, 1951. They established their life to-gether in Boyne Falls where they raised 8 children; Ed (Veronica) Matelski of Boyne Falls, David (Mary) Matelski of Boyne Falls, Randy (Debi) Matelski of Boyne Falls, Tony (Julie) Matelski of Harbor Springs, George (Mary) Matelski of Boyne Falls, Janice (Duane) Reynolds of Boyne Falls, Andy (Karen) Matelski of Boyne Falls, and Chris (Kelly) Matelski of Boyne Falls.Marge loved spending time with her 25 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren.She is also survived by her sis-ter Maxine Bates, brother Butch (Fran) Hocquard, sister-in-law Irene Hausler, brother-in-law Rick Casper and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents Ralph and Cora Hoc-quard; husband Ed Matelski; son George Matelski; siblings Don Hocquard, Dick Hocquard, Kay Casper and Ruth Hausler; grand-sons Ricky Matelski and Cody Reynolds; and great grandson Mason Matelski. Marge was the co-owner of Ma-

telski Lumber Company and 3M gas station along with her sons. She was actively involved in St. Augustine’s Catholic Church. She loved nothing more than be-ing surrounded by her family and friends. As the beloved matriarch of the family, she often hosted large family gatherings such as Christ-mas and family reunions at her

home on Cherry Hill.Visitation was held Thursday, January 9th at St. Augustine Cath-olic Church in Boyne Falls.Mass was celebrated Friday, Janu-ary 10th at St. Augustine Church.Memorial donations may be di-rected to the Boyne Falls Athletic Boosters Club or the Alzheimer’s Association Northwest Michigan Chapter.

OBITUARY Marjorie Matelski, 87

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CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE225 W. Morgan St. Boyne City; Sunday School-10a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.; Sunday 6p.m.; Wed. 7p.m.

CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH1250 Boyne Ave., Boyne CityServices at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., with Sunday School and Bible Class at 9:15 a.m. 582-9301.

EJ COMMUNITY CHURCHSunday service 10:45 a.m.Nursery, Preschool and K-5 care during service and discussion. 536-2299

EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF NATIVITY209 Main St., Boyne City582-5045 or episcopalboyne.com

BC FREE METHODIST CHURCH839 State St. Boyne CitySunday Worship 10 a.m.Sunday School 11a.m.Adult Bible Study Wed. 6:30 p.m.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH875 State St. - 582-9561Sunday School 10 a.m.Worship11 a.m. & 6 p.m.Worship Wed. 7 p.m.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN401 S. Park St., Boyne CityService time Sept. - May 11 a.m.June, July, August 10 a.m.

No Bible Study classes during winter. Only Lifetree Café.

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UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES• Boyne City UMC - 324 South Park St., 10 am Sun. services• Boyne Falls UMC - 3057 Mill Street, 9 am Sunday services• Epsilon UMC 8251 E. Mitchell Road Petoskey 11:30 a.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. Sunday School. More info at 582-9776.

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Boyne Valley Catholic eventsThe Boyne Valley Catholic Community is offering many oppor-tunities to enrich your prayer life and spirituality beginning on January 19th the Second Week in Ordinary Time:

Sacramental Preparation:Held Sunday evening at 5:30 pm at St. Matthews.

Men's Bible Study Group:The group meets on Tuesday morning at 6:30 am at St. Mat-thews. All men of the faith community are invited to attend.

RCIA:Tuesday evening at 6:00 pm at St. Matthew’s.

Come join us and pray the Rosary every Saturday:9 am at St. Matthew's for the protection of our Church and our nation.

Teams of our Lady:We will be having a “Teams of our Lady” invitation weekend on January 25th and 26th. Representatives from the organization will be speaking at each of the weekend liturgies.There will also be opportunities for couples to ask questions and sign up to be a member of a Team.

Leusink retires; Kempf named 4Front new CEO

4Front Credit Union’s board of directors has named Andy Kempf the northern Michigan financial solutions provider’s new CEO. The announcement follows the planned December 31, 2019 retirement of David Leusink, who led the northern Michigan-based financial solutions pro-vider since its launch in January 2015. Kempf has served the previous five years as 4Front’s president.Kempf found his way to the credit union industry via traditional banking, begin-ning his career in commercial lending with a mid-regional bank. He served as CEO of Preferred Credit Union (Grand Rapids) prior to leading the former Tra-verse City-headquartered Members Credit Union. Members Credit Union welcomed the membership of Charlevoix-based Bay Winds Federal Credit Union following the 2015 merger that produced 4Front.“Our organization has been fortunate to have been guided by two very capable individuals – respected industry leaders – during its initial five years,” said 4Front board of directors chairman Todd Rohr-back. “David and Andy formed a tremen-dous team, navigating a complex merger process in 4Front’s infancy and ultimate-ly, delivering tremendous early value to our membership. What these two individ-uals combined to accomplish in five short years isn’t often achieved in the banking industry.”

Under Leusink’s and Kempf’s leadership, highlights of 4Front’s first five years in-clude:• Consistent managed success, with 35 percent asset growth and a membership of more than 83,000 members.• Member-centric products and ser-vices, including 4Front’s market-leading Straight4ward Rewards Checking which returned more than $600,000 to 4Front members in 2019 alone and a feature-rich virtual banking experience offering on-line account opening/funding and online borrowing process.• Market pace-setting, including consis-tently ranking in the top 10 of tradition-al used cars lenders within its 40-county market.• Community and industry recognition, including awards for employment (2018 Best & Brightest Companies to Work for in the Nation), member-facing processes (Member XP’s 2018 Best Loan Experi-ence) and people’s choice (Traverse Mag-azine’s Red Hot Best Financial Institution 2015-19).• Expansion and accessibility in the form of two new branch locations (Traverse City and Cadillac), a new build (Mance-lona) and the anticipated completed installation of VideoTellers at all 12 of 4Front’s vehicle accessible location by mid-2020.A longtime industry advocate and thought leader, Leusink dedicated more than 30 years to the credit union industry up to his retirement. As CEO of Charlev-oix’s Bay Winds Federal Credit Union in 2014, Leusink helped guide one of the largest successful Michigan credit union mergers in recent memory when the membership of the former BWFCU voted overwhelmingly to merge with Traverse City-based Members Credit Union, producing 4Front, now among Michigan’s 30 largest credit unions.“We’re tremendously grateful for David’s decades of service to Michigan’s cred-it union members,” said Rohrback. “He leaves 4Front in very capable hands and we wish him the very best in his retire-ment years.”

As a business owner, you’re always think-ing of what you

need to do now.But you can’t forget about the future – yours and that of your business. So it may be a good idea to consider your personal re-tirement plan and business succession strategy.Let’s start by looking at a few retirement plan possi-bilities:

• Solo 401(k) – This plan, which is also known as an Owner-only 401(k), is available to self-employed individuals and business owners with no full-time employees other than them-selves or a spouse. A Solo 401(k) offers many of the same advantages of a traditional 401(k): a range of investment options, tax-de-ductible contributions and the opportunity for tax-de-ferred earnings growth. You may even be able to choose a Roth option, which allows you to make after-tax contributions that can grow tax-free. Your Solo 401(k) contribu-tions consist of two parts: salary deferral and profit sharing. In 2020, you can defer up to $19,500 of in-

come, or $26,000 if you’re 50 or older. Your profit-sharing con-tribution is based on your earnings. The sum of your salary de-ferral and profit sharing can’t exceed $57,000 (or $63,500 if you’re 50 or old-er). If your spouse is employed by your business, you each can contribute the maxi-mum amount allowed.

• SEP IRA – If you have just a few employees or are self-employed with no em-ployees, you may want to think about a SEP IRA. You’ll fund the plan with tax-deductible contribu-tions, and you must cover all eligible employees. (Employees themselves cannot contribute.) You can generally contrib-ute up to 25% of compensa-tion, up to $57,000 annually. And you can fund your SEP IRA with virtually any type of investment.

• Solo defined benefit plan – Not many businesses still offer pension plans, also known as defined benefit plans, but you can set one up for yourself if you’re self-employed or own your own business. This plan has high contri-bution limits, which are determined by an actuarial calculation, and your contri-butions are typically tax-de-ductible.A financial professional can help you choose the appro-priate retirement plan.

But you’ll still need to think about succession planning. Of course, you can always sell your business outright at any time you like. Or you could leave your business to your children in your will, but if you give it to them gradually during your lifetime, you can be-come more confident they’ll be able to manage the busi-ness on their own.

• Another alternative might be to transfer the business with a buy-sell agreement, which allows you to determine when, to whom, and at what price you can sell it. Because you can establish the purchase price as your business’s taxable value, a buy-sell agreement is useful in estate planning. If you want to keep the business in your family, you might want to consider funding the buy-sell agree-ment with life insurance, so family members can use the death benefit proceeds to buy your ownership stake.In any case, given the com-plexities and tax issues involved with succession planning, you’ll need to consult with your legal and tax advisors when creating a strategy. But don’t wait too long. You can’t predict the future, but by planning ahead, you can help achieve the outcomes you desire.This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

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At the 4th Annual Economic Fore-cast Forum held recently in East Lansing, economic experts from the State of Michigan Department of Treasury and U.S. Federal Reserve Bank predicted that Michigan’s strong 2019 economy is likely to continue in 2020.Business economist Martin Lavelle, from the Detroit Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank, told attend-ees that, barring a major negative event, there likely will not be a re-cession in Michigan in 2020. Michi-gan’s consumers and businesses can expect the first six months of 2020 to look a lot like the last six months of 2019, with growth continuing at

a slightly slower pace.Growth is expected to be at or just below 2019’s trend lines, despite a small but significant hit caused by the 40-day autoworker strike at General Motors. Many factors serve to boost con-sumer confidence, including:• A strong housing market—a “seller’s” market, building wealth for homeowners.• No significant job losses occurring because Michigan is essentially at full employment (4.0% unemploy-ment).E• ssentially steady, if slightly lower, auto sales for five years in a row.• Low interest rates.

• Higher wage growth for produc-tion-level employees. Things that could help boost Mich-igan’s economy include increasing certainty for businesses on trade through the passage of the USM-CA and continued progress toward trade agreements with China. Potential negatives include more uncertainty in the US trade rela-tionship with China or increased incidents of conflict with Iran.While demand for housing in Michi-gan is keeping prices high, the state has seen a 3-year reduction in new housing construction. This has con-tributed to a shortage of affordable housing for first-time buyers.

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(BPT) - As you gear up for a new year with new goals, now is the time to ask yourself if your wheels need a refresh. And there's no better time, as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recommends that tires be replaced every six years regardless of the number of miles driven. Research shows that im-properly maintained tires are one of the leading causes of vehicle acci-dents in the U.S., particularly among teenage drivers.Michelin says you should start with asking yourself some questions be-fore stepping into your local car or tire dealership:• How many? Are you looking at replacing one, two, or all four tires?• What's my make & model? Is this for the family crossover SUV or for the personal sports car?• What kind of driver am I? Argu-ably the most important of the three. Are you more focused on reducing noise, enhancing performance, or somewhere in between? What is im-portant to you?• As the '20s come roaring in, here are some considerations to help you find the right fit for your new tires in 2020:

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(BPT) - Winter's not coming: It's here. And even though it can save you a number of headaches and potential costly repairs, some folks still haven’t winterized their cars.“Be smart and make sure your vehicle is ready for the potential-ly hazardous weather conditions you're most likely to face this winter," said Alan Holtschneider, director of marketing for Yokoha-ma Tire. "A little preparation can go a long way in keeping you and your family safe while driving."Holtschneider said the first place to winterize your vehicle is where the rubber meets the road, namely your tires. "Tires influence braking, steering, comfort, handling, safety and fuel

efficiency. They are the only part of a vehicle that actually touches the road, so it's important to have the proper tires on, especially during winter."Good examples of winter tires are the Yokohama iceGUARD iG53 (designed for passenger cars) and iceGUARD G075 (for crossovers, SUVs and minivans).

Both are specifically designed to maintain traction during unfavor-able conditions by diverting snow and moisture away from the tires to improve stability and prevent sliding. If winter road conditions are a problem where you live, don't leave home without your winter tires.Checking your tires' air pressure and tread depth is also important during the winter because tire pressure naturally drops in cold-er temperatures and a shallower tread depth will worsen the trac-tion of your tires. Check tire pres-sure at least once a month - this takes about five minutes. Consult the vehicle's owner's manual or placard on the driv-

er's door to determine proper tire pressure. Tire pressure should be checked when the tires are cold.To check your tire tread, all you need is a penny. Insert the penny into your tire tread upside down. If you can still see Lincoln's head, your tires are worn and it's time for them to be replaced. Tires should be replaced when the tread is worn down to 2/32 of an inch, the lowest legal limit. It's best to replace them before they reach 2/32 for optimal perfor-mance, especially in bad weather.Other winterizing tips include:1. Check that your windshield wipers are functioning properly to maximize visibility.2. Fill up on de-icing windshield washer fluid to make sure you can

clear your windshield.3. Avoid using cruise control as it can increase your chances of los-ing control of the car.4. Keep a small shovel in your trunk in case you get stuck or need to clear snow behind your wheels for better traction.5. Pack a winter preparedness kit with a blanket, flashlight, batter-ies, gloves, water, boots, snacks, a battery-powered cell phone char-ger and a first aid kit.6. If you drive a pick-up truck, add weight to the bed to keep your rear wheels anchored to the road.More winter driving tips can be found at https://www.yokohamat-ire.com/tires-101/basic-informa-tion/automotive-tips/winter-driv-ing-tips.

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Community leaders hone their skillsNow in its ninth year, Leadership Charlevoix County gathered at the Charlevoix Public Library on Jan. 9 for this term’s fifth session titled “Building Your Communications Toolkit.” Session Leader Dianne Litzenburger (above) used her experience in media relations through years of service at the Char-Em ISD and background in local news to provide insight into media relations. Denise Cunningham, Barbara Schroeder, and Zac Knott (top right) worked together piecing together parts of a press release. Dave Covell, Cindi Place, and Megan King (right) also worked together on the puzzle.

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Collegiate Scholar athletes, and a Distinguished American honoree.“This is the second year the MHS-FCA has partnered with the NFF to put on this banquet to honor our best on the field and those that have achieved excellence in the classroom as well as made major contributions to their respective football programs,” stated Boyd-ston. “You should be very proud of all your accomplishments and

we wish nothing but great things for your future.”Boyne City Public Schools Athlet-ic Director Adam Stefanski point-ed out Aown’s numerous achieve-ments as a senior in lauding him for this most recent accomplish-ment.“[T]his young man definitely de-serves some recognition,” Ste-fanski said…. “Nick is an amaz-ing young man who is a standout in football and baseball at Boyne City, as well as hockey for Petos-key—scored 7 points last night in their game with Cadillac.”

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United Way open to letters of intent for grantsUnited WayChar-Em United Way’s 2020 community investment process is underway with a call for letters of intent to apply. Letters of intent may be submitted online at: www.ceuw.org/loi. Letters of intent will be reviewed and invitations to apply for a grant will be emailed early February. Grant applications will be re-viewed by a Citizens Review Panel in mid-April. If you are interested in participating as a panelist to help our board determine funding allocations, please email Anora@Charemunitedway.org.

North Central Michigan College has joined a statewide initiative to help students connect with resources to support basic needs. The Michigan Community Col-lege Association (MCCA) was awarded a $442,000 grant to launch the initiative focused on improving stu-dent completion and success by addressing economic instability factors, including access to food, housing, transportation, childcare and other basic needs.The Michigan–Building Economic Stability To-day (MI-BEST) effort is funded by a grant from the ECMC Foundation as part of its Basic Needs Initiative, designed to address and alleviate basic needs insecuri-ty among students. The initiative launches in January 2020 and will continue through June 2022.

National survey findings report 45 percent of respon-dents have experienced food insecurity in the past 30 days, 56 percent have experienced housing insecurity in the previous year, and 17 percent have been home-less during that year.The initiative was created in response to research showing basic needs insecurity is prevalent among students at two- and four-year campuses and impacts student persistence and graduation outcomes.The Michigan Center for Student Success, founded in 2011, serves as a hub connecting leadership, adminis-trators, faculty and staff in their emerging and ongo-ing efforts to improve student outcomes, emphasizing linkages between practice, research and policy.

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JAN. 16CHAMBER AWARDS

Tickets are now on sale for the Boyne Cham-ber’s Annual Awards Gala at 5:30 p.m. Thurs-day Jan. 16, 2020, at the Boyne Mountain Civic Center. Presenting sponsor for the gala will be KorthaseFlinn Insurance and Financial Ser-vices. In addition to the presentation of awards to community leaders and the installation of chamber board members, the event will feature a buffet dinner, cash bar, bucket raffles and a live auction. Tickets are $55.

JAN. 17 - APRIL 17NCMC WINTER LUNCH LECTURES

North Central Michigan College’s Luncheon Lecture series for the winter semester will be-gin on Friday, January 17, 2020. A variety of topics will be featured, including the chemistry of cannabis, the 2020 census, blues music, the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald, redistricting, trash and where it goes, and Beethoven. All programs will be held on Fridays in the College’s Library Confer-ence Center. Lunch begins at 11:30 a.m. and the program begins at noon. Programs below:

JANUARY 17THE CHEMISTRY OF CANNABIS

Lake Superior State University’s new cannabis chemistry program is the first academic degree program in the nation focusing on the quanti-tative analysis of cannabis-related compounds, including THC and CBD. Professors Benjamin Southwell and Steven Johnson will explain their program, the career potential for graduates, and the possible positive impact their program could have on the economy of the eastern Upper Peninsula.

JANUARY 242020 CENSUS

It’s that time again: The nation’s decennial cen-sus takes place this year. The census is the prima-ry source of data on the nation's population and economy. Census data are used to determine our system of political representation, inform business investment and allocate government funds. David Springsteen, partnership specialist for the U.S. Census Bureau, explains the process, the jobs that need to be filled and more.

FEBRUARY 14THE BLUES

A musical genre that began in the Deep South in the 19th century has grown to influence just about every type of modern music. Attorney Stuart Fenton is such a big fan that he hosted a weekly four-hour blues show on a Kalamazoo radio station for several years. He will give us a brief overview of some of the most influential blues artists from the beginning through the modern era.

FEBRUARY 21S.S. EDMUND FITZGERALD

Drawing on rare archival material and exclusive underwater images of the wreck site, Bruce Lynn, executive director of the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society, has written a richly illustrated, 272-page meditation on the remark-able life and tragic loss of a ship that has become part of the folklore of North America’s inland seas.

MARCH 13REDISTRICTING THE NEW WAY

In November 2018, Michigan voters approved the “Voters Not Politicians” constitutional amendment, which makes a commission of 13 randomly selected citizens responsible for draw-ing district lines for the Michigan Senate, Michi-gan House of Representatives and U.S. Congress. You can apply to be a member of the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission and help draw the new lines resulting from the 2020 census. Sally Marsh, director of special projects for Michigan’s Secretary of State, ex-plains it all.

MARCH 20TALKING TRASH

Do you ever wonder what happens to the stuff you put out to the curb every week? Chris Gee knows. He got his start in the trash business at age 9. Today, he runs the landfill in Onaway owned by GFL Environmental Inc. based in Toronto, Canada, that takes all of the trash col-lected in Emmet County. He can also tell you some surprising things about eagles and how he’s looking at ways to turn some of your waste into electricity.

APRIL 17BEETHOVEN AND THE ODE TO JOY

In 2020, orchestras across the world will cele-brate the 250th birthday of one of the greatest composers of all time. Although Ludwig van Beethoven is often hailed as a hero who over-came deafness to compose some of the great-est music ever written, there is much more to his story. Amanda Sewell, Ph.D., music director of Interlochen Public Radio, will survey his life and music, focusing on some lesser-known facets, including his long affair with a married woman known as “Immortal Beloved.” Dr. Sewell has written a biography of Wendy Car-los, the composer of “Switched-On Bach,” which is forthcoming from Oxford University Press.

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JAN. 19WICCA, PAGANISM, AND WITCHCRAFT

The beliefs and practices of Wiccans and pagans will be examined at Lifetree Café on Sunday, Jan.19 at 6:30. The program—titled “The Witch Next Door: What’s the Appeal of Wicca and Paganism?”—features filmed interviews with self-identified pagans and a Wiccan who says she began exploring the religion as a teen-ager and still practices it today.  Admission to the 60-minute event is free. Life-tree Café is in the First Presbyterian Church. 401 S. Park St. Use the Pine St. entrance. More info at 582-7983 or Lifetree@fpboyne.org.

JAN. 20ROTARY OPEN MEETING

Boyne City Rotary Club will hold an open meet-ing at 6 p.m. Monday Jan. 20 at Cafe Sante. The public is invited to attend and learn how Rotary contributes to the Boyne community and how our service projects benefit people around the world. This meeting will take the place of the usual weekly meeting held at 7 a.m. on the first, second and fourth Mondays of the month at the Boyne District Library Community Room. The club holds their open meeting once a month, on the third Monday, and all future open meetings are slated for Cafe Sante.

JAN. 26CONSPIRACIES CONSIDERED

Commonly reported cover-ups, schemes, and secrets will be explored at Lifetree Café on Potluck Sunday, Jan. 26 at 5:30 / 6:30. Join us at 5:30 with a dish to share. Program begins promptly at 6:30. The program, titled “Conspir-acies: What ‘They’ Don’t Want You to Know,” fea-tures a filmed interview with Ross Hemsworth, a well-known radio personality and speaker at conferences addressing conspiracies and conspiracy theories. During the episode, Life-tree participants will be given an opportunity to share their opinions of commonly reported conspiracy theories including the JFK assassina-tion, UFO landings, and genetically engineered viruses. Admission to the 60-minute event is free. Lifetree Café is in the First Presbyterian Church. 401 S. Park St, Boyne City. More info at 582-7983 or Lifetree@fpboyne.org.

JAN. 29INFO MEETING FOR NON-PROFITS

The Charlevoix County Community Founda-

tion will host an informational meetings for non-profits at Boyne City Hall at 1 p.m. Wednes-day, January 29th. This session will consist of a brief presentation by C3F staff about the new grant cycles in general, and then will be mostly driven by questions from our non-profit part-ners. If you are writing a grant for your organi-zation this year or if you have an idea about a grant, even if you’ve been submitting grants for years with C3F, we encourage you to attend one of these sessions to learn about the changes and get your questions answered. We look forward to working with you and helping to answer your questions about the new grant cycles.

FEB. 8A TIME TO SHINE

Voices Without Borders is currently accepting auditions to perform center stage on Febru-ary 8 for its 2nd annual A Time to Shine. Audi-tions are open to performers of all ages from throughout northern MI. YouTube submissions may be emailed to vwbchoir@gmail.com by midnight Jan. 17. Live auditions will be held in Petoskey on Saturday Jan. 18. Visit www.lit-tletraverseyouthchoir.org to learn more and to register for an audition time. Tickets to attend A Time to Shine are available at greatlakescfa.org. VIP - $25/General Admis-sion - $10. The evening’s entertainment will include a sparkling celebration of Northern MI stars, as well as live and silent auctions. Proceeds will benefit Voices Without Borders and help its Great Lakes Youth Choir to reach Carnegie Hall in June, 2020.

FEB. 13-14CHOCOLATE BOYNE

Celebrate all that is chocolate at Chocolate-Cov-ered Boyne. There are many reasons to spend the day in Boyne City, but nothing as sweet as chocolate indulgences throughout downtown. Chocolate-Covered Boyne is your chance to experience chocolate treats and good deals at participating businesses on February 14 & 15 during regular store hours, in celebration of Val-entine’s Day. This event is a great way to chase away the winter blues and indulge in delectable creations, all conveniently located in downtown Boyne City.The event culminates in a Chocolate Dessert Contest on Saturday, February 15. Check next week’s newsletter for the time and place. This “tasty” competition, hosted this year by last year’s winner, the Boyne City Hospitality Class, is open to the public. Be a part of the action as our guest judges sample desserts prepared by local restaurants. The winner, decided by both a pub-lic vote and judged vote, takes home a trophy and chocolate bragging rights.

MARCH 13-14 & 20-21Nice Work If You Can Get It, a Gershwin comedy produced by Boyne City High School Drama De-partment, Performing Arts Center, at 7 p.m.

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Tuesday Bingo Game - Boyne City American Legion 302 South Lake St. 582-7811. Come join your friends and neighbors for an inexpensive, and maybe profitable, evening of fun, enter-tainment and relaxation. Play 28 games with 40 Bingos. All you need is a dobber, glue, and a plastic mat as you play all paper plus Michigan progressive jackpot. The start time 5:30 p.m. Done around 9:15 p.m.

BOYNE FOOD PANTRYGood Neighbors Food Pantry in Boyne City has extended its hours. The food pantry is now open from 10 a.m. to noon and 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. every Tuesday. More info at (231) 497-8677 or e-mail them at goodneighborsboyne@gmail.com. The food pantry is located at 624 State St. in Boyne City. Donations may be sent to Good Neighbors Food Pantry PO Box 35, Boyne City, MI 49712.

WELLNESS WEDNESDAY  Every Wednesday from 8am-11am, Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital hosts “Well-ness Wednesday” health screening program at 411 Bridge St. in Charlevoix. Health screens include: Total Cholesterol, HDL, TC/HDL Ratio, Glucose Level, Body Mass Index Score, Muscle and Fat Percentages, and a Blood Pressure Reading. No fasting is required. However, if you are fasting and LDL and Triglyceride read-ing can also be obtained. Cost for the service is $15. Hemoglobin A1C Levels can also be done for known or borderline diabetics for an additional $10. Walk-ins only. More info at 437-3482.

PRESCRIPTION DISPOSALIn conjunction with the Tip of the Mitt Wa-tershed Council, the Boyne City Police De-partment has for many years had a POD (Pharmaceutical Disposal Program) located in the lobby at City Hall. This drug take-back pro-gram allows community members to deposit unwanted prescriptions into the POD anytime City Hall is open. The POD is available every day, and in the last 6 months over 324 pounds of unwanted pharmaceuticals have been collected and kept out of our waterways. If possible, please reduce the packaging on the prescriptions before depositing into the box. No needles are accepted.

NATURE PACK PROGRAMIn January funds were put toward creating two loan-able backpacks for individuals and families to borrow while exploring local trails. The packs are filled with a variety of items to enhance nature exploration outings. Each bag comes equipped with first aid kids, head lamps, compass, notebooks and other items. The District will be adding nature-themed activities & items for kids. A pair of snowshoes and trail poles have also been donated. More items are needed to enhance these packs. More info on sponsoring or borrowing at 582-6193 or alison.adams@macd.org.

FRIENDS OF THE JORDANBoard Meetings, 3rd Thursday every month, 6:30 - 9 PM, Jordan River Watershed Center. Members & public welcome.

WOMEN’S COUNSELINGWomen’s Resource Center of N. Mich. provides counseling and support services at no cost to survivors of domestic abuse, sexual assault, child abuse, child sexual assault and adults molested when they were children. Support services include crisis counseling, individual counseling, support groups, trauma thera-py (EMDR), play therapy for children, safety planning, advocacy and resources/referrals. If you or someone you care about has been a victim of crime, contact the WRCNM’s main office at (231) 347-0067.

PLAYGROUPS FOR KIDSWomen’s Resource Center of Northern Mich-igan offers free playgroups for children 0-60 months and their preschool-age siblings.Playgroups help you learn about your child’s developmental stages, learn new children’s games/activities and share parenting con-cerns/experiences with other parents and the playgroup facilitator. For locations/times, visit www.wrcnm.org or call (231) 347-0067.

FREE MAMMOGRAMS McLaren Hospital Foundation and the Health Department of Northwest Michigan are partner-ing to offer free mammograms, not just in Oct., but year-round. If you are or know a female, age 40 – 64, who is under-insured or without health insurance, call (866) 487-3100 to schedule an appointment.

QUILTERS WANTEDThe quilting group at VitalCare Hospice of Lit-tle Traverse Bay (HOLTB), of McLaren Northern Michigan, invites novice to veteran quilters to help make quilts for hospice patients. The group meets every Wednesday from 9 a.m. - noon, Oc-tober - May at Hiland Cottage. More information: Barb Postelnick (231) 347-0798 or Mary Putters 347-7931. Hiland cottage is located at One Hi-land Drive in Petoskey.

LOSS SUPPORT GROUPGrief and Loss Support Group 3rd Thursday of ev-ery month 1-2:30 p.m. Friendship Center of Em-met County - Library 1322 Anderson Road, Peto-skey Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group 2nd Monday 5:30-7:30 p.m. Hospice of Little Traverse Bay One Hiland Drive, Petoskey (231) 487-4285.

SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE GROUPSuicide prevention and awareness efforts are underway in the form of a Survivors of Suicide (SOS) group that meets monthly in both Boyne City and Petoskey. Following are meeting times and locations:Boyne Area SOS (Survivors of Suicide Group)1st Wed of each month 6:30 to 8:00 PM Boyne Area Senior Center conference roomAt 411 East Division St. Boyne City For information call 231-487-4825.Petoskey Area SOS2nd Tuesday of each month6:00 to 7:30 PMVital Care Hospice Hiland House 1 Hiland House Drive, PetoskeyCall 231-487-4825If you have endured the loss of a loved one or close friend and would like to either be involved for personal encouragement, and/or support others needing encouragement then please contact: Janet Shepherd at jrfshepherd@charter.net, Jamie Woodall at Jamie@genesiswired.com, Marilyn Cleary at marilynkcleary@gmail.com, Lisa Clavier at lisaclavier@hotmail.com.

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The Veteran of the month of Jan-uary 2020, is Charles Willard McPherson. Born May 2, 1932 in Ottawa County, Michigan to parents Levi “Lee” and Arabelle Brown McPherson.In 1935 his family moved to Spring Lake Michigan, and in 1940 they moved to Robinson Michigan. Both communities near Grand Haven, Michigan. Charles attend-ed school in Robinson, and at the age of 18 years, enlisted into the United States Army. After completion of basic and ad-vanced training, he was assigned to Company B, 2nd Engineer Combat Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division, and was then sent to the Korean Theater of Operations. His Division was ordered to sup-port the 8th Army in the area of KUNU-RI, North Korea. During the Battle of Chongchon River, between 26 November to 2 December, 1950, the 2nd Di-vision suffered heavy losses after being surrounded by enemy forc-es of the Chinese Army.

On 1 December, 1950, McPher-son was listed as Missing in Ac-tion. His remains were never found. On 31 December, 1953 he was presumed deceased and was awarded: The Purple Heart MedalKorean Service MedalUnited Nations Service MedalNational Defense MedalKorean Presidential Unit CitationRepublic of Korea War Service MedalAnd his name was added to the Korean War Veterans Honor Roll. On 1 December, 1950, Corporal Charles Willard McPherson an-swered the final call and is being honored by his extended family.----------------------------------------To honor a veteran, call the pro-gram chairman at (231) 588-6067 or on Tuesdays call (231) 582-7811 between 3:30-8:30 p.m. The ceremony may be witnessed on the first Thursday of each month at The American Legion Post located on the corner of South Lake and Main streets in Boyne City, Mich. at 6:15 p.m.

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Camp Daggett is accepting registrations for its an-nual Father and Son Weekend, Friday – Sunday, February 7-9. Fathers, stepfathers, grandfathers or big brothers are invited to bring their sons (ages 7-14) for this fun filled weekend at Camp. Activities begin at 6 p.m. on Friday and close at 10 a.m. on Sunday. Cost is $200 for father/son, plus $50 for each additional family member. Space is limited and registration is on a first come first served basis. Participants can expect a weekend of fun and ad-venture as they try their hands at various outdoor activities and enjoy wild game lunches and dinners in front of the lodge fireplace. For additional information or to register, please

contact Ed Leverenz at Camp Daggett, 231-347-9742 ext 112.On January 25 and February 29 from 5 p.m. un-til 9 p.m., it’s the ever popular Bearcub Outfitters Torchlight Snowshoe Outing! Experience the ambiance of snow-covered trails illuminated by more than 100 torches on your trek. Afterward, come inside for a cup of hot choco-late, freshly-baked cookies and to warm up by the crackling fire in Camp’s beautiful main lodge. Buy raffle tickets for great Bearcub Outfitter prod-ucts with all proceeds going to Camp Daggett. Admission is free, donations are encouraged, and snowshoes are available for all ages!To learn more about Camp Daggett, visit www.campdaggett.org.

Crooked Tree Arts Center has announced that Executive Di-rector Elizabeth Ahrens will be retiring effective January 17, 2020. Ahrens has served on staff at Crooked Tree Arts Center for twenty years. She was first hired as Market-ing Director in 2000 and sub-sequently promoted to Execu-tive Director in 2005. Ahrens has been named the Executive Director of the American Impressionist So-ciety, a national arts organi-zation.“When I moved to Northern Michigan in the fall of 1996, I felt compelled to engage with the community either through volunteer work or a nonprofit career,” said Ahrens. “As I end my tenure at the Crooked Tree Arts Center, I am honored to have led an organization that has provided thou-sands of area children and adults with arts opportu-nities often not available in communities our size.”She added, “It is fortuitous to remain living in Northern Michigan and continue my work in the nonprofit arts sector. American Impressionist So-ciety has over 1,600 member artists and is dedi-cated to the promotion and appreciation of Im-pressionism through exhibitions and educational programs.”Crooked Tree will celebrate Elizabeth Ahrens’ re-tirement at the opening of the Guild Member Salon

Show on February 13, from 5-7 p.m. The community is welcome to attend and offer their well-wishes while also enjoying the first exhibition of 2020.“We are grateful for the pas-sion, leadership, and vision that she provided over the last 20 years to help Crook-ed Tree Arts Center become the nationally recognized arts organization that it is today,” said Heidi Geiger, Chair of the CTAC Board of Directors. “We are excited for Liz, as the new role builds on her ex-pertise and experience while scaling her reach to a national organization level.”

She added, “We know she will do well in this fu-ture endeavor.”In addition, the CTAC Executive Board announced the promotion of Megan DeWindt to the newly es-tablished role of CTAC-Petoskey Site Director ef-fective January 20, 2020.In this role, Megan will be responsible for the Peto-skey site operations and staff coordination. She will report directly to the Board Chair. “Given Megan’s experience, organization, and leadership skills, we are confident in her ability to step up and lead CTAC-Petoskey as the Site Director,” added Heidi Geiger.For more information about Crooked Tree Arts Center, visit www.crookedtree.org.

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UW-Madison Dean's ListThe University of Wisconsin-Madison has recognized students named to the Dean's List for the fall semester of the 2019-2020 academic year.Students who achieve at a high level academically are recognized by the dean at the close of each semester. To be eligible for the Dean's List, students must complete a minimum of 12 graded degree credits in that semester. Each university school or college sets its own GPA require-ments for students to be eligible to receive the distinction.Here are the students from your circulation area who have received this honor:Anna Sumpter of Boyne City, was named to the Dean’s List for her work in the School of Business

BOYNE FALLS PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENT OF THE WEEKCHARLES FANNIN ~ SECOND GRADE

Parents: Jeffery and Danielle FanninWhat do you want to be when you grow up?: Charles wants to be a professional basketball player for Team USA when he grows up.Favorite Book: The Elephant & Piggie Series by Mo WillemsHobbies and Interests: Charles enjoys playing with his dogs Gunnar and Cash and playing with his brother, Winston. School Activities: He enjoys playing with Legos and blocks during free choice time, and math is his favorite subject. Staff Comments: Charles is a kind and caring friend. He is helpful and always does his best. He demonstrates the Logger Agreement every day by speaking up, staying safe, and being a part of the team. His positivity lights up our classroom.

Thanks to the amaz-ing generosity of Hayes Township residents, their free little pantry has overflowed into the

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