Bellaire Petoskey Charlevoix Boyne City East Jordan It pays to belong BAYWINDSFCUCOM s     LOCAL Wednesday, July 8, 2009 • A3 CHARLEVOIX HARBOR SPRINGS Shipwreck Tribal lender gets $146,871 grant negotiation ■ Areawide feds award Corp.; and Northern Shores Loan access to credit, paving the way “This is instrumental for us to Fund, Inc., in Harbor Springs. for future home purchases, as keep going,” McComb said. “We $426,532 to These grants are meant to ex- well as business development.” can do credit counseling, busi- under way native financial arms pand the capacity for lending Northern Shores Loan Fund ness planning and development and extend additional financial Inc., a nonprofit, native Com- — anything that will help a small Benjamin Gohs Christina Rohn services to under served popula- munity Develop- business grow and succeed in Charlevoix Courier 439-9398 - [email protected] tions in Michigan. ment Financial In- Northern Michigan.” “This federal funding will help stitution in Harbor McComb said Northern Shores CHARLEVOIX — The battle Northern Michigan is ben- ensure that important financial Springs, that serves focuses on assisting tribal mem- between maritime explorers and efiting from a portion of the $3.3 services are available to Native both entrepreneurs bers, but they have also worked the state over the identity of what million in technical assistance American families and business- in the community, with local businesses not con- some believe is the 330-year-old grants being distributed by the es in Michigan,” said Sen. Carl as well as members nected to the tribe, including French ship Le Griffon is up for ne- U.S. Department of Treasury to Levin, D-Mich. “A s we try to dig of the Little Tra- Tannery Creek Market LLC and gotiation. 26 Native American financial in- out of an economic ditch, I am McComb verse Bay Bands of Trillium Complete Salon. The latest legal wrangling in this stitutions across the country. hopeful that these awards will Odawa Indians, re- “We are incorporated under five-year-long case over the ship Overall, three native financial help to extend credit and create ceived $146,871 from the tribe, but we have the abil- came on June 25 when U.S. District institutions in Michigan were jobs in our state.” the U.S. Department of Treasury. ity to provide assistance to tribal Judge Robert Holmes Bell granted awarded $426,532 through the Na- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., According to Lisa McComb, members, as well as community the state’s motion to postpone a tive American Community De- said she is hopeful that this grant executive director of Northern members,” she said. decision on who has constructive velopment Financial Institution funding will open new opportuni- Shores Loan Fund Inc., this For more information about possession of the wreckage site in (CDFI) Program, including the ties to Michigan residents. grant money will allow their Northern Shores Loan Fund question. Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Housing “I am pleased that this recovery institution to provide technical Inc., located at 1131 West Conway “It appearing that the parties and Community Development money will help bring economic assistance and developmental Road, Suite A, in Harbor Springs, are in the process of resolving Corporation; Grand Traverse opportunities back to our Native services to businesses in Char- call 347-6753, or visit their Web some of the issues in this action Band of Ottawa and Chippewa communities,” she said. “The levoix, Emmet and Cheboygan site at www.northernshoresloan- ... the court will grant the motion Indians Economic Development CDFI fund increases individuals’ counties. fund.org. and will adjourn the hearing on intervenors’ motion for summary BOYNE CITY judgment until (1:15 p.m. on Oct. PETOSKEY 15),” Holmes wrote. Though the two have been pre- viously at odds over what could be Petoskey the ship that sank in 1679 in Lake Michigan, state of Michigan of- ficials sent Great Lakes Explora- Feel the thunder tion an undisclosed proposal in ■ Powerboat poker run school recent months to apparently settle the matter. lights up Lake Charlevoix “They sent us a proposal and we this weekend sent them a counter proposal,” said gets tech Great Lakes Exploration Group historian Richard Gross. “We don’t Alice Perrault know how far apart we are until [email protected] we see their response to our re- upgrade sponse.” BOYNE CITY — When Friday, Great Lakes Exploration Group July 10, comes around, Boyne ■ School board also head Steve Libert has always main- Thunder participants will be tained that a public-private part- ready to cruise the waters for changes leadership nership will be the best way to in- their annual poker run. vestigate the site. The actual Boyne Thunder Pok- Christina Rohn “I believe the postponement for er Run will be on Saturday, July 439-9398 - [email protected] GLEG and the state of Michigan 11, at 9:30 a.m., although there are to work out a positive, cooperative, kickoff events on Friday. The vocational education de- working relationship without the “Last year’s event went really partment at Petoskey High School determination of the court will well. People enjoy being on the is about to get a technology over- benefit both parties,” he said. water, and the best part is it is for haul. Despite his hope for this latest de- charity,” said Kevin Wright, an “We try to do this velopment, Libert took issue with organizer of Boyne Thunder. every two years,” recent Associated Proceeds from the weekend said Steve Neal, tech- Press reports that the will go to benefit Camp Quality nology director for state was working programs. Camp Quality is an the high school. “The with France on the organization that provides camp- FILE PHOTO/NEWS!REVIEW state wants the voc- negotiations. ing experiences and financial aid ed courses to be very The state’s actual to families who have children The Boyne Thunder Poker Run will begin 9:30 a.m. Saturday, July 11. current.” assertion in papers with cancer. They are nonprofit Kickoff events begin on Friday. Proceeds from the weekend will benefit On Monday, the Neal filed June 17 in U.S. and provide year-round support Camp Quality programs. Petoskey Board of District Court were, Libert to those in need. Education approved ““The state of Michi- On Friday there will be a din- much as how you play the game. a champagne cruise where they a $41,089.95 bid from CDW-G, a gan and France have ner and an auction for the com- The way the Boyne Thunder Pok- will board local yachts and have computer technology services had preliminary discussions re- munity at 6 p.m. in Veterans er Run works is each boat has five cocktails. Also on this cruise, and supply company out of Illi- garding possible settlement of the Park, Boyne City. Those who par- predetermined stops they must visitors will be able to watch as nois, to provide the high school’s issue of ownership ... Also, the ticipate in the poker run are au- make throughout lakes Charlev- those participating in the poker technology department with the state, France and plaintiff Great tomatically invited. Anyone else oix and Michigan. At each stop, run cruise by. The champagne computer parts to assemble 135 Lakes Exploration Group ... have who would like to attend must they will pick up a playing card cruise begins at noon. Tickets new computers, along with soft- exchanged drafts of a proposal to purchase a ticket for $50. Also on that they will use to build a poker cost $100 per person and are still ware updates for each. conduct a phase II investigation of Friday, from 6-9 p.m., there will be hand. Later, at the feast, the boat- available. Neal said assembling the com- the defendant shipwreck for the a Stroll the Streets event in down- ers will have to use that hand in There is still time to sign up for puters, instead of purchasing purpose of determining its iden- town Boyne City. Here, everyone a game of poker. The best hand the Boyne Thunder Poker Run. them fully assembled, will save tity.” will have the opportunity to walk wins. Tickets for the boat cost $650, their program around $27,000. According to French officials, around the downtown for music “Boyne Thunder really brings which includes two passengers. “Because money is so tight, we they are neither negotiating with and entertainment, and classic people from other areas up north Any additional person on the were thinking, how can we get the state or participating in the in- boats and cars will be on display. using water sports. Its become a boat will be an extra $100. more for our money?” he said. vestigation at this point. Saturday, July 11, brings about huge event that gives the area a The boaters package includes “We had to come up with some- “France ... had only one meeting 30 high-performance boats to tourism boost — it’s a carnival two tickets to the charity dinner thing creative, and that was the with the technical departments of Boyne City from across the Mid- atmosphere for the summer and on Friday, as well as breakfast, best we could do.” the state of Michigan,” stated Au- west. The boats will gather on that’s what Northern Michigan lunch and dinner on Saturday. Neal said he is planning on relien Lechevelier, chief of staff, Lake Charlevoix and will cruise is all about — summer vacation,” Those who participate will also bringing some students in to help protocol, decorations at the French a 90-mile course through the wa- said Fred Taylor, Sommerset receive two evenings worth of with the job. Embassy in Washington, D.C., in ters. Boaters will begin in Boyne Pointe developer and an event dockage in Boyne City, event “We want to keep them exposed an e-mailed response to questions. City and go on to Charlevoix, Bea- sponsor. T-shirts, trailer parking and a (to technology). We could do it “I think it’s excessive to say that ver Island, Harbor Springs and The public is also welcome to Boyne Thunder soft cooler and ourselves, but we want to use our France has a role in the negotia- Bay Harbor. Once the boats have the barbecue for a fee of $35 per gift bag. Wright said boaters can kids — this is just another compo- tions which are ongoing between visited those areas, they will all person. Tickets can be purchased sign up any time right up to the nent of that education process,” Great Lakes and the state of Michi- come back to Boyne City in time in advance through the Boyne event itself. he said. gan. France is not participating ac- for a barbecue feast by the lake. City chamber or the Main Street All tickets for Boyne Thunder “(The pay) may be a small dollar tively in the negotiations.” No matter who reaches the fin- office. are available at the Main Street amount, but the pay- Despite repeated attempts to con- ish line first, the winner of the Those who do not participate office and at the Boyne City off is good for them.” tact officials from the Michigan At- Boyne Thunder Poker Run is not in the poker run can watch the chamber. Call (231) 582-9009 or The vocational edu- torney General’s office, calls were decided until the evening. In this race from Veterans Park. Visitors (231) 582-6222 for more informa- cation program’s old not returned by press time. race, speed does not matter as will also have a chance to go on tion. computers, whichare Le Griffon was built in the late- 2007 models, will be 1600sby Rene-Robert Cavelier Sieur CROSS VILLAGE filtered down to the de La Salle, a man instrumental in elementary schools the Louisiana Purchase. once the new com- Rellinger puters are assembled Cross Village first Emmet County and in place. Neal said he be- Bike found lieves this is a much township to pass ORV ordinance needed upgrade for The Petoskey Department of the elementary build- Public Safety has recovered a 20- ■ ings, which currently inch trick bicycle in the city of Riders can use localroad start from the bottom up.” “We can always reverse our de- have computer mod- Petoskey. For further information, The board added one caveat cision if it ends up being more els from 2001. contact the department at 347-2500 shoulders July 17 to its motion that would allow a trouble than it’s worth,” he said. “It will be a big im- Kanine to identify and claim the bike. Noah Fowle county ordinance, if passed, to Readmond Township is sched- provement for the el- 439-9374 - [email protected] supersede its own.” uled to have a public hearing on ementary schools,” he said. “It’s “It’s a question of uniformity,” adopting its own ORV ordinance like a refresh — it may not be the CROSS VILLAGE — Following township supervisor Gene Reck beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, newest, but it’s reusing our re- a unanimous vote from its board said. “It’s clearly going to hap- July 13, at the township hall. sources.” Lottery of trustees on Monday, Cross Vil- pen, so we might as well do it in Under the law, up to 30-percent During Monday’s meeting, the lage became the first township an orderly manner.” of roads may be excluded from board of education also unani- Here are the winning numbers in Emmet County to pass its own Although the county’s sher- the ordinance and the Emmet mously approved the shifting of selected Tuesday in the Michi- off-road-vehicle ordinance. iff’s department is not respon- County Road Commission is set its elected officials’ leadership po- gan State Lottery: Midday Daily Beginning on July 17, riders sible for enforcing township or- to meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, sitions. 3, 8-2-2; Midday Daily 4, 1-8-8-5; can travel on the shoulder of all dinances, that fact did not deter July 28, at Little Traverse Town- Former president Jack Waldvo- Daily 3, 9-6-7; Daily 4, 9-8-9-4; Fan- township roads. support. ship Hall to discuss which roads gel, is now the treasurer; former tasy 5, 12-19-28-31-34; Keno, 4, 15, “The county has been sitting “We don’t have resources to should be exempt. first-vice president Tom Rellinger, 18, 22, 25, 27, 29, 39, 42, 46, 51, 56, on it for over a year. Tom Shier enforce any ordinances,” trustee Emmet County is one of only is now president; former second 57, 58, 60, 62, 64, 67, 69, 70, 72, 76. (chairman of the transportation Marie Kruppa said. “Back in the four eligible counties in North- vice-president Bill Kanine, is Tuesday’s Mega Millions jackpot committee) sat on it in commit- day we had constables.” ern Michigan not to pass an or- now first-vice president; former was estimated at $133 million. tee and did not bring it up to the If the ordinance becomes too dinance. A public hearing is set secretary Jack VanTreese, is now Wednesday’s Classic Lotto 47 board,” township clerk Howard troublesome, trustee Stephen for 5:45 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. second vice-president; and former jackpot is estimated at $1.1 mil- Wood said. “If we can’t get it Keller pointed out the board can 13, at the Community Center at treasurer Mary Ling, is now sec- lion. from the top down, then we’ll amend the ordinance. the county fairgrounds. retary.