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Vol. 10 No. 6 EastJordan, Michigan JournalWednesday , November 28, 2001 Serving East Jordan, Boyne City and surrounding areas

ATA Investors GLANCE take Ramblers interest souvenir section inside in EJ this edition property Check out the special keep• sake section inside this issue of The Citizen-Journal for an Just as the Dalquist and Bernier overview of the Boyne City properties in East Jordan were being Rambler football team's dream 'Tis the slated for demolition, recently re• season, from the season opener newed interest may have granted the to the trip to the state semi-fi• season buildings a reprieve. nals. As the Downtown Development Though the snow Authority has, in recent months, be• is apparently still gun to move seriously towards plan• EJ Lions to on order, the ning the demolition of the deteriorat• hold annual holiday season ing buildings located on the cornerof arrived in Boyne Main and Mill in the hopes of mak• ing the property more marketable, City on Friday tree sales viable investors turned up with pro• The East Jordan Lions Club anyway, with the posals that just may give the build• will hold its annual Christmas annual Santa ings new life. tree sales every weekend Parade. According to East Jordan city ad• through Dec. 16. The sales Afterwards, kids ministrator David White, reporting at will be held at the corner of lined up for a the recent regular city commission Mill and Main streets on Fri• chance to visit meeting, two investors have been se• day and Saturday, Nov. 30 and with St. Nick at the riously pursuing the properties, with Dec. 1, Friday and Saturday, Wolverine-Dilworth one. Bob and Liz Kroondyk of Boyne Dec. 7-8, and Friday, Saturday, City, having already submitted an of• Hotel. Here, and Sunday, Dec. 14-16. fer with the intention of creating re• Zachary Legato of Hours on Fridays will be from tail space with apartments above. The 3-5 p.m., Saturdays from 9:30 Boyne City is second proposal, put forth by Boyne a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday Dec. clearly delighted City builders Floyd and Todd Wright, 16 from 9:30-5 p.m. to have a face to has not yet culminated in a monetary Local delivery is available. face moment with offer, but is serious enough to have For more information, cal! Jeff the jolly old elf. lined up potential tenants for retail/ Argetsinger at 582-2770, Don business space. Peters at 536-7534, or Jim Through either proposal, total in• Shepard at 536-7679. vestment in the property could total approximately $1 million, said White. Holiday craft Please see INVESTORS on page 4 show set for Dec. 1 in Boyne City The 23rd annual Holiday A new chapter Hobbycraft show will be held from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Satur• day, Dec. 1 in the Boyne City • Local resident Scott MacKenzie hired as the new High School gym, and will feature 85 crafters and artisans director of the Boyne City Chamber of Commerce this year, with all manner of After an extensive search which MacKenzie, said Miller. "I think successful antique business, produc• crafts, ornaments, home deco• included statewide advertising and we're all very excited about the pos• ing over $250,000 in annual retail rations and more for sale. turned up more than 90 applicants, the sibilities that are there." sales. The Child Study Club will Boyne City Chamber of Commerce In addition to going through the It was in North Carolina, too, that be on hand with free board of directors has hired a famil• actual hiring process, the committee MacKenzie became involved in • giftwrapping in a classroom iar local face as the organization's actually worked also to revise the job grassroots community organizing across from the high school new executive director. description forth e director's position. through neighborhood organizations, media center, donations are Last week, the board offered the "What we did was gather job descrip• culminating with a stint as president welcome. position to Scott MacKenzie, who tions from other chambers," Miller of the Glenwood Neighborhood As• The event is sponsored by many will recognize as the chairper• said. They were, she added, "all over sociation. The experience opened the the Boyne City Foundation For son of the recent successful Boyne the place" in terms of what they re• door to involvement on the steering Educational Excellence. For Creative Playground project. quired; the committee simply "picked committee and later chairperson for more information, call Shirley MacKenzie accepted the job, and is the things we felt were important the Greensboro Civic Entrepreneur Howie at 582-7087. due to start full-time on Jan. 7, replac• here. Approved by the chamber Initiative, which worked to bring to• ing former director Debbie Thomp• board, the job description calls for a gether community leaders from di• son, who in September resigned af• director to be "more out in the com• verse backgrounds in order to facili• Hunter lost in ter ten years on the job. munity" now than previously. tate understanding and conflict reso• Jordan Valley "He's a great people person," said "Scott's job is going to be more face lution. board president Nannette Miller. to face contact with members," said In 1999, MacKenzie's wife, Jane, turns up "He's sharp, he's got good commu• Miller. 'There will be more working took a position as the executive di• nication skills. I think he's going to with groups, attending other groups' rector of Northern Homes Commu• unharmed do a great job." meetings." The intention, she said, nity Development Association in East Hiring MacKenzie came as the cul• is "to make it a more proactive, vi• Jordan, bringing the family nortri. The United States Coast mination of the efforts of a commit• able position." Settling in Boyne City, MacKenzie Guard along with other local tee formed for the specific purpose of MacKenzie, for his part, is no pursued avenues that kept him in search agencies were called a director search. stranger to working in the public eye. community outreach, including work• out Nov. 20 to search for a The committee, which included Currently employed at Wagbo Peace ing as the Charlevoix Area Commu• downstate man who became chamber members Miller, Greg Center in East Jordan as the coordi• nity Pool's pool auction coordinator lost while deer hunting near Blackall, Bob Huff, Pete Friedrich, nator of the center's Multi-Farm and chairing the Boyne Area Play• the Jordan Valley. and Liz Kroondyk; DDA member Community Supported Agriculture ground effort, as well as his position The Antrim County Jody Adams; and Boyne City assis• program, MacKenzie has a long his• at Wagbo. Gathering and disseminating information will be a big part Sheriff's Department was tant city clerk Josette Lory, reviewed tory of community outreach. A na• And though he hadn't specifically called at approximately 6:20 of Scott MacKenzie's job as director of the Boyne City 97 resumes, some coming from as far tive Michigander, MacKenzie re• targeted working in a chamber, of p.m. that evening by Glenn Chamber of Commerce. Pictured here at the chamber's away as Hawaii and South Carolina, turned with his family to his home commerce position, when the job of Maples of Ironton who said his down 10 seven Window Talk feature, Mackenzie said that he plans to narrowing the-field state in 1999, after living and work• director opened up in Boyne City the son, Timothy Maples, also of conduct a thorough survey of area residents and businesses. viable applicants. From there, the ing for several years in North Caro• time just seemed right. Ironton, had failed to return to committee pared the list down to three lina. There, he was the director of 'There's such a wonderful poten• and the community." consensus with various populations their designated meeting place candidates who were interviewed in education and student services at a tial for this chamber with all the as• Though the chamber position puts involved before projects are under• after dark. After a two hour early November. Narrowing the list chi Idren's home and worked as a pro• sets of the environment, industry and a lot on his plate, MacKenzie has spe• taken, and at the present time, he feels searchTimothy was found by down to "the seven was easy," said gram coordinator for the Salvation business," said MacKenzie, "and the cific steps in mind to move forward, that there will soon be much to be un• a passing motorist walking Millerlater. ."To the [final] three was Army Boys and Girls' Club; he also strong, proud community we've got. including conducting a-thorough sur• dertaken. north on M-66. hard." gained valuable experience in entre- There's a great history in the Boyne vey of chamber members, non-cham• "We really want people to get on He was found to be un• preneurship, purchasing a "fledgling" The board is, though, "100 percent" area." The goal, he said, is to "pull it ber members, and the community at harmed. antique shop and nurturing it into a see CHAMBER on page 7 behind the decision - to hire all together, strengthening business large. It's crucial, he said, to build Page 2 NOVEMBER 28. 2001

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For more Information call Shirley H. at 582-7087 ^ EAST JORDAN Open 7 Days OF WOMEN'S FASHION l':.r. it:/. 1-: • 231-536-3121 NOVEMBER 28, 2001 Pag* 3 UTTERS A MOM'S LIFE True patriots Moms have a have always special list of been around things to be TO THE EDITOR: thankful for Since Sept. 11, it has been encouraging to see so many new Americanflags i n front of homes and businesses, on By CINDI PLACE vehicles and clothing and just about anywhere you want to look you see our flag being shown by our new patriotic In this season of thankfulness, I know we all feel stron• citizens all over our great nation. But isn't it sad that the ger about what we see as our blessings. Family, health, events that prompted the new patriotism had to be a ca• freedom top our list. But, as I was thinking about how tastrophe? important all of these things are to us, I couldn't help but think about all the smaller, often forgotten blessings that Where were our new patriots Sept. 10 with their flags I am thankful for as well. and slogans? I'll tell you where. They were going about their mundane lives avoiding involvement, interested in When our children were little, I know I was thankful for disposable diapers. Sesame Street and Cheerios. The only what directly affects their lives, not voting and be• first because it made my life inestimably easier, the other ing satisfied to let someone else carry the responsibility two because without them 1 may never have had a peace• of protecting their way of life, their rights and their free• ful moment. Mommy-time, now that was something to doms. be thankful for indeed. I wasn't lucky enough to have had And where were the true patriots? They were all around babies during the onesie revolution, but know that those you, in every town, in every state and where ever our little one piece undershirts would have definitely been military was deployed around the world. That's where added to my list! you can find the true patriot. They are our veterans who Legos, timeout, even play groups hold a special place have served and are now serving their country to protect LETTERS in my mommy-heart. Over the years the friendships I have our way of life, our freedoms and liberties. They are those sown during times spent with other moms have kept me, citizens who take an interest in their communities and and possibly my children, happy and sane during some nation, who are not afraid to become involved in the af• pretty difficult times. I give thanks every day for the friend fairs of their communities and nation and are willing to Bypass a spending boondoogle who understood that I really didn't want to babble like a give their all, even their lives, for freedom and their coun• child, it was just the lack of adult contact that made me try rather than be enslaved by some dictator or new world TO THE EDITOR: Now that we have all that north bound traffic on 131, that way. order. we'll need another big sign pointing the way to miss all ' Of course, a mom's thanking list would never be com• These are the patriots whose patriotism comes from the Shakespeare named his comedy, "Much Ado About the distraction businesses and the traffic of Petoskey by plete without all the coaches, advisors, mentors and teach• heart. They have been here and they are here now as they Nothing." Around Petoskey, the current comedy could be taking the fast way to Mackinaw. This time we can choose ers who always seem to know just what to say when a always have been since our country was formed over 225 called the bypass carnival, complete with hearings, stud• from a couple of places to put the sign. One is at State 32 teenager of mine has left me speechless. That someone years ago. Where does your patriotism originate? Is it a ies, proposals and arguments. All the while, the Michi• where that road goes east through Elmira and on to 1-75 else could see some talent or spark in another person's part of your being and radiating from your heart? Or is it gan Department of Transportation pushes ahead with its at Gaylord. The other place is at Boyne Falls, using C-48 child, and nurture that spark is nothing short of a miracle to me. Especially when that child is thirteen. And a girl. only awakened by a Sept. 11 catastrophe, fueled by anger spending boondoggle. Isn't there any hope for a reason• (Thumb Lake Road) to pick up 1-75 at Vanderbilt. or indignation and worn on your sleeve? Would you be able and practical approach to what boils down to be a Sure, these routes will need to have some work done Super capacity washers and dryers, macaroni and willing to give your life for your country and freedom? I few-blocks long bottleneck through Bay View on a few on them but the rights-of-way are clear and the roadbeds cheese, discount department stores that sell name brand summer days of the year? One that won't involve spend• are in place. No farms will disappear and no rolling coun• blue jeans, and mandatory bedtimes have all made my would. ing multi-millions of tax dollars and paving over acres of tryside will be buried under concrete. And, wonder of life as a parent easier and richer. Trust me. As has having

rolling farm land. I happen to think there is a logical and wonders, we might even save us taxpayers some money. a husband who knows when it's time to clean the bath: Jerry Evans common sense solution to this less than overwhelming That is where the MDOT money comes from, isn't it? room and who isn't afraid of just tossing that laundry in problem. The last question, of course, is, "Would these routes be the washer, sorted or not. The first thing you do is look at the map. No, not the used?" Who can answer such a hypothetical question? But mostly I am thankful for that special instinct, that map of Emmet County but the map of Michigan. Then My guess? About as much as any of the State's proposed mother's feeling, that told me to keep a teenager home pose two questions: Where does most of the unwanted routes would be. Which is to say, "yes, some, but not an from a party, or ask a few more questions before handing Looking for traffic originate? What is the simplest way to route it to I- awful lot." It wouldn't cost very much to try just the signs out the car keys, or even offering, no insisting, on chaper• 75? alone for a summer or two. oning a school dance even at the last minute. Because no There are only two highways into the city from the This letter is also being sent to Mr. Jose Lopez, MDOT matter what my children think, there is nothing ever that someone to help south, US-31 and US-131. As we look south along US- Public Hearings Officer, Post Office Box 30O50, Lansing, will be more important to me than they are. Not even fin• 31, there is no significant population center above the MI 48909 (by fax at (517) 3739255 or e-mail at ger jello. Traverse City area so the key to diverting West coast traf• [email protected]). Why not add your voice to outfit the BCHS fic is a big green and white roadside sign at Acme point• this quixotic attempt to force a little sanity into bureau• ing to State 72 as the fast way to Mackinaw via US-131. cratic decisions? The deadline for letters is Jan. 15 but An added benefit would be saving these tourists from the you can add the power of your presence at the public hear• marching band real congestion in downtown Charlevoix, not to mention ing on Dec. 5 at Petoskey Middle School. See you there. the predictable hourly delays at the drawbridge. Ira Breneman TO THE EDITOR: MANY THANKS

On Friday, Nov 16, I was privileged to participate in putting together 59 jackets for the Boyne City High School band. The grandmother of one of the band members de• Hard work of band jacket Area business gave cided that the band needed jackets to be warm and to look presentable at the football game in Big Rapids. So on makers is greatly appreciated big to support Monday, Nov 12, she drove several hundred miles round• ing up material. Many women cut, pinned and sewed all TO THE EDITOR: week and area restaurants provided food for them while To all of you, the band jackets looked great and your Rambler soccer they worked. The task was completed late Friday evening I want to take this opportunity to recognize and thank hard work is greatly appreciated. Thank you. Once again, Boyne City's finest comes through! I'm before the trip to Big Rapids. What a wonderful commu• Mrs. Anne Thurston and anyone who helped out in mak• As a community, we definitely need to work together writing to thank a few local businesses that have once nity of caring people! ing the Boyne City High School Band jackets. I know and see if we can get our band some band uniforms. again, unselfishly dontated to yet another youth organi• The jackets, however, are just a temporary fix. The band this was a lot of hard work and all of you deserve a big zation, the new Ramblers soccer team. Boyne City's needs uniforms. They are expected to take part in parades pat on the back for pulling this together in such a short Shelly Weir Glen's Market, BC Pizza, and Carter's Food Center in and participate in generating enthusiasm at sporting events Boyne are those business that dontated various services, as well as performing at the football halftimes. In this merchandise, and supplies. area, this can be a very cold task. A large part of a perfor• BC Pizza donated $1,000 toward the uniforms, Mike mance is in the presentation. The band represents our Davis and his crew at Glen's Market were the driving community and they should be able to present themselves Jacket helper missed last week force behind a very successful sub sandwich sale that net• with pride. TO THE EDITOR: helped make the band jackets. I am truly sorry, as she was ted approximately $1,350, and last but not least. Carter's The Charlevoix band obtained their uniforms from one of the most faithful workers. donated the use of their concession stand that was used to funds provided by the band boosters and the community. Oops! In last week's letter to the editor, I omitted help raise $319. The East Jordan band obtained their uniforms from funds Eleanor Sutliff's name from the long list of those who . Anne Thurston It's our local businesses, like these, that continually do• provided by the band boosters, school district and the nate to support our community youth and various organi• Charlevoix County Community Foundation. zations. How about it, band members, parents, band boosters, Please shop your local businesses they deserve it! and Boyne community? There certainly must be a way Sincerely, that uniforms can be obtained for the Boyne City High WE WELCOME YOUR LETTERS TO THE EDITOR. Liz Kroondyk School band. Letters must be signed and include a daytime phone number; the deadline is Friday at 5 p.m. A soccer mom Sharon LeBuda

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Page 4 NOVEMBER 28, 2001 EJ investors City, under the Brownfield Redevel• looking forward continued from page one opment Act, can apply for funding to The Kroondyk proposal, which was address any environmental issues. • Despite national uncertainty, local presented, at last week's meeting of White said that the funding can be the DDA, has been tabled for review used for a baseline environmental as• resorts and retailers are optimistic at the Dec. 3 meeting. sessment and any remedial cleanup required, but cannot, however, be ap• According to White, both propos• plied for until a developer has com• about projections for the winter als will entail about a 12-month build• mitted to the site. In northern Michigan, tourism is closer to home or choosing to visit ing window. big business. Nationwide, the tour• places within driving distance rather White also noted in his "The ability to receive grant fund• ism industry is feeling the effects of than taking an airplane is "a boon for administrator's report that, as part of ing greatly enhances the total incen• the Sept. I1 terrorist attacks; closer this area," said East Jordan Area the redevelopment project for the tive package for a developer," said to home, though, it seems that things Chamber of Commerce director Mary Dalquist and Bemier properties, the White. are business as usual. Faculak. Recent weeks have seen area AtBoyne Mountain in Boyne Falls, residents and businesses decorating for for instance, all factors point to a good the holiday even earlier than usual, Applications available winter season. According to general said Faculak, indicating an enthusiasm manager Ed Grice, there has been for the upcoming season. An enthusi• for annual Zonta award "absolutely no decline" in either res• asm that Faculak believes will mean communities in order to impact the ervations or season pass sales. "The good things for retailers. Charlevoix Area Zonta Club is ac• policies that affect the lives of encouraging thing is, we've actually "Customers [in East Jordan] are cepting applications for its annual Young Women in Public Affairs women. Zonta is a worldwide service seen an increase," he said. very loyal to the business community," award, which awards $500 to an out• organization of executives in business Noting that while any relation to said Faculak, "but 1 think even more standing young woman living in and the professions working together Sept. 11 is pure speculation, Grice so this year. People are really support• Charlevoix County and currently en• to advance the status of women. ventured to guess that Boyne Moun• ing the local businesses." rolled in a secondary school. Applications are available at the "There's a very strong sense of com• tain, and by extension the surround• The recipient of the local award counselor's office at all Charlevoix munity," she said, adding that, as a ing area, may see less of an impact will also have her application for• County high schools or may be ob• due to the fact that for most regular business owner (Faculak owns the E.J. warded to the District which awards tained by calling Maura A. Snabes at visitors the area is "a driving destina• Shoppe in East Jordan), people were an additional S500 to the district win• 547-9969. The deadline for receiv• tion." With the current skittishness re• asking for the wishbook as early as two ner. ing applications is Feb. 1, 2002. Ap• garding air travel and busy airports, weeks ago; "people are shopping ear• Last year's winner was Heather plications can be submitted to the folks may be more likely to get in the lier." Jones from East Jordan High School. Charlevoix Area Zonta Club c/o car and drive. From a chamber standpoint, Faculak The Zonta Young Women in Pub• Maura A. Snabes, P.O. Box 175, According to AAA, despite the fact has noticed that merchants are "really lic Affairs Award competition is de• Charlevoix, MI 49720. that road travel this holiday season is excited about the upcoming season. signed to encourage women to pur• The winner will be announced at expected to be down 1.6 percent from • and are working closer together as a sue decision-making positions in their the Zonta meeting in February. last year, the highest proportion of unit." For instance, the Children's Though Boyne Mountain is looking forward to a healthy people ever will be choosing to take Christmas Tree program many down• winter season, these idle snow guns and bare slopes tell Your Bundles of Joy Need to the roadways, with more than 87 town East Jordan businesses are par• the current story, with temperatures remaining too warm to percent of travelers choosing to drive. ticipating in isanew joint venture this make snow. Current forecasts, however, call for cooler A Bundle of Life Insurance year in the business community, and That trend, combined with fore• temperatures and maybe even a little of the white stuff. If you have kids, you need a big amount of life casts predicting a cold and snowy sea• plans are underway once more for a insurance. A term policy from Farm Bureau Life son, could make for a "very favorable Community Night to be held on Dec. a destination point,'' Faculak said. tional events. "They're timely now," Insurance Company of Michigan recreational winter" said Grice. 6 as the kick-off for the annual Festi• Consumers are "not only local resi• Faculak said. "Nature-based tourism provides the protection you need Though recent unseasonable tempera• val of the Bells event. Promotions are dents, but also from out of town." East activities [can be] enjoyed as a fam• at a cost you can afford. Call today. tures have kept the Mountain from its "geared towards the family and com• Jordan's push towards nature-based ily," and, she added, also can provide Mike Hausler Making Your Future More Predictable hope of opening by Thanksgiving, the munity," said Faculak, "showcasing tourism in recent years will still pay an opportunity for solitude and medi• 406 Boyne Ave. mam FARM BUREAU forecast calls for a dip in temperatures the finest East Jordan can offer." off this year, Faculak believes, as, tation, "a safe haven." Boyne City, Ml 49712 Ph: 582-7828 fill, INSURANCE by the end of the week. But it's not just local business that weather permitting, the area has be• On the whole, concluded Faculak, U BUREAU MITT UAL - will find its way to East Jordan this come a hub for snowmobiling, the mood heading into the holiday sea• VvVAv.farmjbureauinsurance-rrii.com snowshoeing and winter rafting. THE RETAIL climate is, likewise, year; tourism is expected to play a part son in northern Michigan is "very up• These activities are not likely to be af• looking good for northern Michigan. in the winter's economy. "What we're beat. There's a 1 ot of energy righ t now, fected, she surmises, by the recent na• The fact that many folks are staying finding here [is that] we're becoming a lot of togetherness." COMPLETE INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICE Furniture • Flooring • Bedding Construction on Window Treatments • Accessories Boyne Mountain hotel and spa stopped until spring

After a grand groundbreaking in the fall of 2000 and almost a year of steady con• struction, work on the new Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa at Boyne Mountain in Boyne Falls has been temporarily suspended. "Work has stopped," said Boyne Moun• tain genera] manager Ed Grice, adding that "we hope to begin again in the springtime." The recent stay on construction is, though, purely temporary, according to Boyne Mountain representative Julie Ard, who confirmed that construction is planned to resume in the spring of 2002, with the open• ing tentatively scheduled for the summer of 2003. Financial reorganization has resulted in a temporary halt on construction of the The $150 million project, which encom• Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa at Boyne Mountain. passes a 222-room condominium hotel as 6499 N. M-66 Highway well as a bar and restaurant area, spa, fit• of 2002. The decision to suspend construction for the Charlevoix, MI 49720 ness center, specialty shops, and skating rink, was "The recent halt in construction has required winter was made, said Ard, in response to the originally slated to be completed in the summer us to create a new timeline," said Ard. 'reorganization of financing on the project." (231) 547-2884

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By NANCY NORTHUP with much therapy at Charlevoix's Boulder Park from Florida for the party as well as aunt Michelle Terrace, she made it home for Thanksgiving and Hubble from St. Louis. THANKSGIVING DAY dinner guests at the is now able to live back in her own apartment Boyne City Boyne City home of Vic and Diane Ayers were here at Litzenburger Place. Welcome home, NELS AND LOUISA Northup entertained their NAME: Ben Place their daughter, and her husband, Angela and Betty! children, Lynnell and Denny Wakley and two sons PARENTS: Andy and Cindi Place George Grundner, granddaughter Aisha, grand• of Marshall; Lori and Bill Bailey and son of Grand GRADE: Sophomore SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: Soccer, cross country, son Bernie Forwald of Royal Oak and a son-in- ARVILLA DIXON of Boyne City is enjoy• Rapids; Jenny and Tony Witer and four children drama, and band law, John Mally of Northville, and also Irene ing an extended visit at the home of her son and (and one on the way!) of Ohio; Kim and Rich Mar• HOBBIES AND INTERESTS: Reading, skiing, Grundner of Boyne City. "Of course," said his wife, Jack and Karen Dixon, in Howell. tin and two children of Grand Rapids and Nels' and working with computers Diane, "too much food and we all over-ate!" sister Nancy with a wonderful Thanksgiving din• FUTURE PLANS: "I plan to graduate and go to MIKE AND JOYCE Northup of Eastpointe ner at their "Red House" in Deer Lake. Included a college to study engineering." NOMINATING COMMENTS: "Ben is an out• SCOTT AND KELLY Howard of Boyne City celebrated Thanksgiving in Boyne City with his in the great time was a pre-birthday cake and ice• standing individual as he makes sure he thor• welcomed-the arrival of their daughter on Oct. mother, Edna May. She also enjoyed drop-in vis• cream celebration for the Witer's daughter, Allison, oughly understands the material we cover in 30, 2001. Cassidy Lynne Howard weighed 4 its of her granddaughters Lynnell and Jenny and class," said Elizabeth Hemming. "Ben is quick to be four years old on Nov. 30. Ben Place pounds 4 ounces and measured 17 1/2 inches in their children and phone calls from other family to volunteer and/or participate in discussions and length at birth. Siblings are Jeffrey, age 6, and members. activities. He is polite, friendly, and genuinely JOANNE BRITTON of Boyne City enjoyed nice. I enjoy Ben's humor and outgoing personality. I believe Ben is a Brandon, 2 1/2. Grandparents are the late Shirley sharing Thanksgiving Day dinner with her son Bill fine man very deserving of this accomplishment. Congratulations, Ben!" Howard Kile and Don Kile of East Jordan, John THORNETA ROWE enjoyed several days and Lori from Traverse City, her mother, Thelma Massey of Boyne Falls, Kathy Giem of Trout of the holiday in Troy. On Thanksgiving Day, Williams of East Jordan's Havencrest, and her Lake, and Ken Giem of Boyne Falls. at the home of her daughter, Susan and Dusty grandsons, Will of Grand Rapids, and Levi of Chi• Rhodes, with all the family, including the grand• cago. East Jordan JANET (MUNSON) Smith of Boyne City, all children, there were 14 gathered there for shar• her children and grandchildren gathered at the ing of the special time of Thanksgiving. Shop• NAME: Bethany Wilson THE KELTS Family gathered at Justin and Lori East Jordan home of Rocky and Sherry Clark on ping days were enjoyed also, before her return. GRADE: Senior Kelts' home on Thanksgiving for dinner and in• PARENTS: Ken and Angie Wilson Thanksgiving Day, making it 25 people in all, cluded celebrating the birthday of sister and daugh• SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: National Honor Society, who had a great time! HILDA REINHART of Boyne City hosted a ter, Janet Massey of East Jordan, and spent an en• senior class president, Book Club Reinhardt family gathering on Sunday afternoon, HOBBIES AND INTERESTS: Volleyball joyable afternoon playing games. A FOND farewell goes out to my next door in honoring her granddaughter Jamie FUTURE PLANS: Attending Central Michigan University and earning an accounting degree or neighbor. Dawn Peters, who moved to 1501 Dobrowolski and infant daughter Jaelyn of ABOUT 18 of the Boyne City McGeorge Fam• a teaching degree Crest View Dr. in Petoskey on Sunday afternoon, Alpena with a baby shower. All 25 attending ily shared the Thanksgiving Day dinner and good FAVORITE CLASS: World History to live closer to her daughter. She was a good enjoyed passing Jaelyn around, playing games, NOMINATING COMMENTS: "Bethany works time at the Steve and Jan McGeorge home in neighbor. refreshments and the unwrapping lovely gifts for hard," said Roxanne Zell. "Her work ethic and Petoskey. Bethany Wilson her. thinking skills are evident in each assignment she submits." DIANE HAUSLER celebrated her 50th birth• ELEANOR DETCHER of Boyne City was "Bethany is an independent thinker, which makes her a valuable as• day on Saturday. Although Diane didn't want a THE REV. WAYNE Bullock, retired, and stunned and nearly overwhelmed, receiving over set to the rest of the students in class," said Jennifer Richardson. "She big "bash," she did take the time to spend an wife Arlene of Stanwood and their daughter is very adept at sharing her opinions in a way that invites constructive 150 (and more still coming) beautiful birthday evening away with husband Mike. They made Shirley and Mark Hunter and family of discussion." cards on her 75th birthday of Nov. 19! Enjoying it back just in time for their grandson Max's bap• Ludington were all here for a few days of "Dedicated student who is concerned about producing quality work tism and granddaughter Sydney's first birthday. Thanksgiving with his son, Pastor Mark Bullock, the ones including shared memories, she said, "I at all times," said Becky Miller. Cindy and their son Cody. Some also enjoyed just don't know how I can ever thank folks, espe• cially my Litzenburger Place neighbors. I surely CHLOE HEALEY, the six-month-old daugh• hunting while here. The Rev. Wayne delivered ter of Kathy Van Hoosier of Boyne City, spent the sermon on Sunday at the Free Methodist do appreciate it!" The idea of a card shower of at Boyne Falls Monday to Wednesday at the Children's Hospi• Church. The elder Bullocks wil I leave on Tues• least 75 cards for her 75 years, instigated by her day to spend the winter in Texas. daughter Nancy and Randy Cain of Charlevoix, tal in Grand Rapids this past week, for testing. NAME: Allyssa Kasper surely did snowball into many many more coming PARENTS: Rosemary Kasper and Russ Yardley from those who know and love a very kind hearted IT MUST truly have been one of the greatest SYDNEY HAUSLER, daughter of Luke GRADE: Third Eleanor! "Blessings of Thanksgiving" ever, for the fam• Hausler and Melanie Hubble celebrated her first FAVORITE CLASS: Social Studies HOBBIES AND INTERESTS: Climbing trees ily of Boyne City's Betty Bradley. Betty suf• birthday with friends and family at B.C. Pizza FAVORITE SPORT: Soccer fered a stroke earlier this year and has really on Sunday, with 30 guests attending. Judy Lind• (To submit an item for Nancy's column, call FAVORITE COLOR: Blue struggled through many debilitating effects but say, Sydney's grandma, was able to make it home her at 582-9174 or e-mail [email protected]) FAVORITE TV SHOW: Dark Angel FAVORITE MOVIE: Step-Mom FAVORITE FOOD: Pizza NOMINATING COMMENTS: " Allyssa is a very thoughtful person who puts others before herself," Alyssa Kasper 60TH ANNIVERSARY said Mrs. Glezman and Mrs. Grams. "She is very conscientious about turning in beautiful and com• plete work that she can take pride in! Allyssa has also shown maturity in Walter and Dolores Goebel situations requiring conflict resolution." Mr. And Mrs. Walter and Dolores Goebel Sr. of East Jordan eel ebrated their 60th wedding anniversary by renewing their vows at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in EastJordan on Oct. 27. Best man was Harold Goebel, brother of the groom. Maid of honor was June Killingbeck, sister of the bride. A reception for family and friends was hosted by the couple and their children following the ceremony. DEATH NOTICE Walter Goebel Sr. and Dolores Sheridan were married Oct. 25,1941. Mr. and Mrs. Goebel have lived in East Jordan and Zepherhills, Fla. most of their lives. Walter retired from Dura Automotive and Dolores Marion Fisher Poole was a homemaker. They are the parents of five children, Walter Jr. and Marilyn Goebel Marion Fisher Poole, 78, of East Jordan died Thursday, Nov. 22,2001 of East Jordan, Robert and Barbara Goebel of Flushing, Mich.. Cathy at Boulder Park Terrace Nursing Home in Charlevoix. and Dale Everett of East Jordan, Tim and Peggy Goebel of Bellaire, Funeral services was held on Tuesday, Nov. 27, at.the Penzien Fu• and Pat and Roger Sutton of Apache Junction. Ariz. Mr. and Mrs. Goebel i neral Homes, Inc. in East Jordan. Penzien Funeral Homes, Inc. in East also have 15 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. The Goebels 60 years ago, and today. Jordan was in charge of arrangements.

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BUSINESS AFTER HOURS zens. For more information about in• A group for single, divorced, or wid• East Jordan donation to The American Legion National Emergency CHRISTMAS KARAOKE come guidelines and qualifying for this owed individuals meets at Ansted's by Fund and an announcement of the Dec. 9 District meet• Thursday, Nov. 29 program, call NMHSA at 347-9070. the Lake in East Jordan every Thurs• The Boyne City Chamber of Com• day at 7 p.m. The cost is $5 for hors Garden Club ing at the East Jordan Post. d'oeuvres. For more information call Commander Evans, Fred Leyh, Bob Taylor, Jim merce will host a Christmas-Karaoke SNO-LOVERS BREAKFAST The EastJordan Garden Club met on Monday, Nov. themed Business After Hours from 5- Sundays 231-544-2014. Bates, and Howard Crozier advanced and retired the 19, at the Jordan Valley District Library. Member 7 p.m. at Boyne City Lanes. There The Sno-Lovers Breakfast will begin colors during fall conference at Boyne Highlands and will be a door prize and 50/50 draw• Dec. 2 and go through March of 2002. VETERAN ASSISTANCE Shirley Vollbach showed a film on care of sick or in• the delegates gave reports. The adjuant reported that ing. The cost is $5 per person. For The breakfast will be held at the East Thursdays jured wildlife. Shirley worked for several years at bingo attendance was down and that the public should information, call 582-6222. Jordan Sno-Mobilers Clubhouse on A Service Officer will be at the Ameri• the Lichterman Nature Preserve in Memphis, Tenn., Mt. Bliss Road from 7 a.m. until noon. can Legion Post every Thursday from be aware that we have restrooms on both levels of the a 65-acre preserve where injured animals were reha• BOYNE AREA HOCKEY DINNER Cost: Adults $5; Children 5 -12 $2 and 3-6 p.m. Any veteran seeking assis• building and that the lower level is smoke free. Friday, Nov. 30 under 5 are free. tance - financial, medical, disability bilitated. Hostesses were Carolyn Downton and Kate The list of veteran's graves was updated by Maxine Boyne Area Hockey will kick off its 11 th benefits, etc. - may visit the Post at Kretschmann who served treats. the corner of Lake and Main streets Hough and she presented the Tabs for Tots plaques to season with a spaghetti dinner from EAST JORDAN FOOD PANTRY Garden Club members are busy preparing for the 5-9 p.m., followed by a euchre tour• Every Monday & Thursday in Boyne City or call 582-7811 at that the area schools. time. upcoming Greens Workshop to be held on Monday, nament at 9:30 p.m. Prices for the din• The East Jordan Food Pantry is lo• Adjuant Mathers stated that we need seven members ner are $6 adults, children 5 - 12 $3 cated at 601 Bridge St., in the base• Dec. 3 at the Civic Center. Orders for hand-deco• to remit their dues to attain 100 percent and that Jeff and children under 5 are free. Euchre ment of Health Center. Pickup or do• BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT GROUP rated Green Wreaths are being taken by garden club Wicker was called to active duty and the post will pay will be $5 per person to play and no nation hours are Monday and Thurs• Fourth Monday members to be picked up on Monday, Dec 3, between partner is needed. Both events will day from 9 a.m.-12 noon. • A Tip of the Mitt Brain Injury Support his dues according to Post policy. 10 a.m. and noon at the Civic Center. If you have not be at the VFW Hall in Boyne City. Group will be held the fourth Monday Information for publication was sent to the area news• BOYNE FOOD PANTRY of each month at the Community been contacted by a garden club member and would papers regarding Veteran of the Month Dale Lee Rober. HOLIDAY BUSINESS First & third Mondays Health Education Center across from like to order a wreath or have one delivered as a gift, The Veterans Day Open House and Chapel Service and AFTER HOURS Food pick-up hours are on the first the hospital in room #4 at 7 p.m. The call Marge Best at 536-9220 or Ginny Carey at 582- Monday, Dec. 3 meeting is for brain injury survivors an over view of the October regular meeting. There Monday of the month from 10 a.m.- 5680. A holiday Business After Hours will be noon and third Monday from 5-7 p.m., and family members. Transportation were 58 in attendence at the 81st Post Birthday Party or on Tuesday if a holiday falls on may be possible if needed. On Friday, Dec 7, the Craft and Bake Sale will be held by the Central Lake and East Oct. 27. The Post incorperation papers are to be sub• Jordan Chambers of Commerce from Monday. held in the lobby of Huntington Bank downtown East mitted to the state. 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Murphy's Lamplight AL-ANON Jordan. The East Jordan Jazz Band, under the direc• Inn in Central Lake. The event will EJ ADULT OPEN GYM Thursday nights The Commander stated the he is about to order jack• tion of Steve Emery, will perform from 10:45 to 11:30 feature a cash bar and hors d'oeuvres. Tuesdays Al-Anon meetings are held at 6:30 ets for the Post, Unit and Squardon and anyone want• Cost: $3 for chamber members and The East Jordan Community Educa• p.m. at St. Matthew's Church, 1303 a.m. Hand-made items and baked goods will be on ing a jacket should contact him at the Post on Tues• $5 for non-members. The event is tion Adult Open Gym will meet every Boyne Ave.-, Boyne City. sale to make the holidays a little easier. Call Evelyn days. sponsored by Citizen's Banks of East Tuesday, Nov. 6 through March 26, Gidley at 536-7522 for more information. Jordan and Central Lake; East Jordan from 7-9 p.m. at the East Jordan El• AA MEETINGS The Post received a request from Jacquelin Neill, Iron Works, Inc., and Murphy's Anyone interested in joining the East Jordan Gar• ementary School gym. $1 admission. Weekly BCHS, and from Concord Acadamy to provide veter• Lamplight Inn. No students will be permitted; partici• The Boyne Vajley Group of Alcohol• den Club can contact president Jean Pardee at 544- ans to speak to classes regarding Veterans Day and its pants must be at least 18 years old to ics Anonymous meets in the base• 6988 or Ginny Carey at 582-5680. The East Jordan participate. For more information, call ment of St. Matthew's Catholic meaning. NMHSA FOOD DISTRIBUTION Garden Club is a member of the Federated Garden Thursday, Dec. 6 536-2250. Church, 1303 Boyne Ave., Boyne City. The Christmas Party date will be Dec. 30 with final Clubs of Michigan and the National Council of State Northwest Michigan Human Servicea All meetings are closed and non• plans to be made at the Dec. 6 regular meeting. Agency (NMHSA) in Petoskey an• BCFFEE smoking. Times: Sunday i p.m.; Mon• Garden Clubs. nounced the following time and place First Wednesday day 12 noon, 8 p:m.; Tuesday 12 for December food distributions under The Boyne City Foundation for Excel• noon; Wednesday 12 noon (Big Book Study); Thursday 12 noon, 6:30 p.m. the monthly Commodity Supplemen• lence in Education meets the first American Legion Post 228 To have news of your club or organization listed, tal food Program (CSFP): 8:30-10 Wednesday of each month at 5:45 (Big Book/Step Study), 8 p.m.; Friday At the regular meeting of Ernest Peterson Post 228, please submit items to P.O. Box A, Boyne City, MI a m„ Boyne City Senior Center. The p.m. at Boyne City High School. 12 noon, 8 p.m. The first Friday of Commodity Supplemental Food Pro• each month, an "Open Speaker- held Nov. 1, a letter was read thanking the Post for its 49712 or e-mail to [email protected] gram targets nutritionally at risk moth• IN GOOD COMPANY meeting is open to family and friends. er*, Infanta, children and senior citi• Thursdays Page 6 NOVEMBER 28, 2001 HOLIDAY Calendar Boyne City Dec. 14-23 Take a tour of area lights with a tour at 7 and 8:30 p.m. Pickup at Boyne BUSINESS AFTER HOURS Country Books. CHRISTMAS KARAOKE Thursday, Nov. 29 JUDY KUHEANA MEMORIAL The Boyne City Chamber of Com• BREAKFAST merce will host a Christmas Karaoke- Saturday, Dec. 15 themed Business After Hours from 5- The fourth annual memorial breakfast 7 p.m. at Boyne City Lanes for cham• will be held at the Red Mesa Grill from ber members, friends, and business 8a.m.-10:30a.m. Proceeds will ben• associates. There will be a door prize efit the Boyne City Food Pantry. and 50/50 drawing. The cost is $5 per person. CHRISTMAS RETAIL WINDOW JUDGING HOLIDAY HOBBYCRAFT SHOW Friday, Dec. 15 Saturday, Dec. 1 Sponsored by the Boyne Area Cham• The annual craft show and sale will ber of Commerce. be held at Boyne City High School from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CAROL Sunday, Dec. 16 CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE This Christmas carol program for all Saturday, Dec. 1 faiths will be held at St. Matthew's Boyne Avenue Greenhouse, located Church on Boyne Avenue at 3 p.m. at 921 Boyne Ave. will hold an open house from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. BOYNE AREA COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS BASKETS UMC CHRISTMAS BAZAAR Dec. 21 Saturday, Dec. 1 C hristmas baskets for families in need Boyne City United Methodist Church, will be packed at the Knights of Co• 324 S. Park St., will hold its annual lumbus Hall on M-75 S. Food and Christmas Bazaar from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., donations can be dropped off at 9 lunch from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Cost for "a.m., packers are needed at 10 a.m., the luncheon is $4 for adults and $ 1.50 deliveries begin at 1 p.m. Anyone with With a lack of the white stuff to travel on, Santa Claus and his helpers arrived in Boyne City on a boat for the Santa Parade for children up to 10 years old. names of individuals or families in need can call Ardith Hawley at 582- last week. Kids had a chance to let Santa in on their Christmas wishes at the Dilworth Inn after the parade. HAT & MITTEN TREE/TOY DRIVE 7880 or Thelma Behling at 582-6870. Dec. 3-14 Checks can be mailed to Rev. Buzz hold a Sno-Lovers breakfast every Sponsors include Karen Walker Pho• TROLLEY RIDES Walls, 320 Bay St., Boyne City, 49712. The East Jordan Elementary kinder• Studio One, located on Water Street, Sunday, Dec. 2 through March 2002 tography: Custom Frame and Photo; Thursday, Dec. 6 Donations of food and gifts can also garten and first grade will present their will sponsor a Hat & Mitten Tree and at the clubhouse from 7 a.m .-12 noon. Plaid Petunias; E.J. Shoppe; Busy Leaving from the Senior Center on be dropped off to local churches and Christmas program, "Christmas Orna• toy drive. All items will be donated to Cost: adults - $5, children 5-12 $2, and Bridge Gifts and Antiques; The Quilt Main Street at 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., schools, or can be picked up by com• ments," at 7 p.m. at the elementary the Boyne Area Community Christ• under five eat free. Cottage; Vanity Fair businesses - Nail and 7:30 p.m. Sponsored by Sara mittee members if necessary. school gym. mas. For more information, call 582- Nook, Sunnyside Up Tanning, Tinea's Schroeder and Mike Stark of Century Hair Connection; Jordan Valley Out• 6547. MAKE AND TAKE 21 Up North. For more information, 2-3 CHRISTMAS PROGRAM fitters; Jordan Valley Floral; Lumber AT RAVEN HILL call Sara at 582-6554. Tuesday, Dec. 11 COOKIE WALK East Jordan Saturday, Dec. 1 Jack's Restaurant; Jordan River Arts Council; Raven Hill Discovery Center; EJES grades two and three will AND HOLIDAY SALE Make and Take Gingerbread Houses HOLIDAY MALL present "Christmas Deliveries" at 7 Saturday, Dec. 8 will be the project at Raven Hill from Gatherings; Galmore's; Sacred Thursday, Dec. 6 Sparks. p.m. in the elementary school gym. First Presbyterian Church, Cookie LIONS CLUB CHRISTMAS 10a.m.-12noon,and 12:30-2:30 p.m. Sponsored by the East Jordan High Walk and Holiday Sale, 8a.m.-3p.m., TREE SALES The cost is $15. School Spanish Club from 4-9 p.m: at 4-5 CHRISTMAS PROGRAM located at 401 S. Park St. Every weekend through Dec. 15 ADVENT HAPPENING the Senior Center. Wednesday, Dec. 12 Located at the corner of Main and Mill CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS TREE Sunday, Dec. 2 EJES grades four and five will present LIGHTS OF LOVE St. Local delivery is available. Infor• PROMOTION The First Presbyterian Church will MEMBER ART FOR SALE "Christmas Carols (with a twist)" at 7 Wednesday, Dec. 12 mation: 582-2770, 536-7534, or 536- Dec. 1-24 host an "Advent Happening" at 10:30 Dec. 6-8 p.m. in the elementary school gym. The Eta Nu Sorority Lights of Love will 7679. Participating businesses will have a a.m., following the 9:30 a.m. service. Exhibit and sale to be held at the Jor• be held in the parking lot adjacent to special "Children's Christmas Tree" on Adults and children are invited to take dan River Art Center, 301 Main St., 1- SIXTH GRADE BAND Dairy Queen downtown. SNO-LOVERS BREAKFAST display for children 12 years and un• part in creating Christmas projects, 8 p.m. on Dec. 6 and 7, and from 12 WINTER PERFORMANCE Sundays der to purchase gifts for family and followed by lunch served by the Men's noon-4 p.m. on Dec. 8. Thursday, Dec. 13 Group. Those interested can also TROLLEY TOUR OF LIGHTS The East Jordan Sno-mobilers will friends. All gifts will be S10 or less. The sixth grade band will present their participate in the"Hangin' O'tha GREENS MARKET, CRAFT, winter performance at 7:30 p.m. at the Greens" in the church. The church is AND BAKE SALE East Jordan Middle School gym. located at 207 Williams St. Friday, Dec. 7 The East Jordan Garden Club will hold GIRL SCOUT CAROLING BUSINESS AFTER HOURS its annual Greens Market, Craft and Friday, Dec. 14 Monday, Dec. 3 Bake Sale from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in the Girl Scout Troop #363 will be caroling A joint Business After Hours will be parking lot of Huntington Bank's in downtown East Jordan. hosted by the East Jordan Area and downtown branch. Information: 536- Central Lake chambers of commerce 2855. LIVE NATIVITY SCENE from 6-9 p.m. at Murphy's Lamplight Sunday, Dec. 16 Inn in Central Lake. Sponsors are JAZZ CONCERT A live Nativity will be held at the Pres• East Jordan Iron Works, Citizens Friday, Dec. 7 byterian Church, 207 Williams St., Bank, and Murphy's Lamplight Inn. East Jordan Jazz Band will perform East Jordan. from 10:45-11:30 a.m. at the down• DECORATING CONTEST town Huntington Bank parking lot. DINNER WITH SANTA JUDGING Tuesday, Dec. 18 Friday, Dec. 4 SANTA PARADE AND VISIT Dinner with Santa will be held from Judging of the Merchants and Resi• Saturday, Dec. 8 4:30-7 p.m. at the East Jordan El• dential Decorating Contest, spon• Santa will swing into town with spe• ementary School cafeteria. The cost sored by the East Jordan Area Cham• cial friends at 10 a.m. The jolly old elf is $2 per person. ber of Commerce, will be held. Win• will be available for visits and a photo ners will be notified by phone. Prizes with Santa from 10 a.m.-12 noon at "Chamber Elves" were among those bringing some Christmas cheer to onlookers at the 7th-12th GRADE BAND will be gift certificates redeemable at the Senior Center on Main Street. Fire Wednesday, Dec. 19 Santa Parade on Friday. Businesses added to the festive atmosphere, offering holiday sponsors of the "Holiday Happenings" truck rides will be held from 10:30 The 7th-12th grade band concert will treats and special deals in open houses all around town. promotion. a.m.-12 noon.The event is sponsored be held at 7:30 p.m. at the East Jor• by the East Jordan Lioness Club. dan High School auditorium. FESTIVAL OF THE BELLS Stocking supplies are courtesy of the East Jordan Lions. PUBLIC NOTICES Dec. 6-8 CHRISTMAS MUSICAL Participating stores and restaurants Sunday, Dec. 23 will have extended hours and offer CRAFTS AND BABYSITTING The Lighthouse Missionary Church This firm Is a debt collector attempt• 24 degrees 45 minutes 29 seconds East husband and wife (original mortgagors) special deals throughout the event. Saturday, Dec. 8 will hold a Christmas Musical at 10:30 ing to collect a debt. Any Informa• (recorded as South 24 degrees 45 min• to Long Beach Mortgage Company, For more information, call the cham• Crafts and babysitting will be available a.m. For more information, call Pas• tion we obtain will be used for that utes 36 seconds East) on a meander Mortgagee, dated June 30, 2000, and ber at 536-7351. at the Jordan River Art Center from tor Jim Jordan at 536-2128. purpose. Please contact our office at line along said shore a distance of 74.92 recorded on Jan. 10,2001 in Liber 404, 12 noon-4 p.m. the number below If you are In the feet to a corner monument meander on Page 877, Charlevoix County COMMUNITY NIGHT CANDLELIGHT SERVICE point; thence South 0 degrees 37 min• Records, Michigan, and was assigned active military duty. Thursday, Dec. 6 COMMUNITY BAND Monday, Dec. 24 utes 43 seconds East on a meander line by said mortgagee to the Bankers Trust MORTGAGE SALE - Default has Celebrate the holidays with family and HOLIDAY CONCERT A Christmas Eve Candlelight Service been made in the conditions of a mort• along said shore 58.24 feet (recorded Company of California, N.A., Assignee friends in downtown East Jordan. Sunday, Dec. 9 as South 0 degrees 26 minutes 36 sec• by an assignment dated Oct. 3, 2001, will be held at the United Methodist gage made by Brent Knapp also known Participating businesses will be host• Jordan Valley Community Band will onds East 58.30 feet) to a concrete which was recorded on Oct. 15, 2001, Church at 7:30 p.m. as Alan Brent Knapp and Amie J. Knapp ing open houses from 4-9 p.m. Groups play at 2 p.m. at the East Jordan High husband and wife (original mortgagors), monument meander point; thence leav• in Liber 439, on Page 114, Charlevoix ing said shore South 88 degrees 34 min• County Records, on which mortgage and individuals are encouraged to join School auditorium. To have items listed in the Holi• to Washington Mutual Bank, F.A., mort• caroling. Babysitting will be available gagee, dated Aug. 5, 2000, and re• utes 56 seconds West (recorded as there is claimed to be due at the date day Calendar, contact The Citizen- at the Jordan River Art Center from 4- K-1 CHRISTMAS PROGRAM corded on Sept. 15, 2000 in Liber 396, West and South 88 degrees 32 minutes hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED Journal by noon Friday to be in• TWENTY-ONE THOUSAND NINE 8 p.m. on Page 911, Charlevoix County 10 seconds West) a distance of 580.72 Monday, Dec. 10 cluded In the next issue. feet to a 1/2 inch iron rod on the West HUNDRED THIRTY-FOUR AND03/100 Records, Mich., on which mortgage line of said fractional Section 8; thence dollars ($121,934.03), including interest there is claimed to be due at the date North 0 degrees 00 minutes 35 seconds at 11.950% per annum. hereof the sum of ONE MILLION FIVE West (recorded as North 0 degrees 03 Under the power of sale contained HUNDRED SIXTY-FIVE THOUSAND minutes 54 seconds East) on said West ONE HUNDRED FORTY-NINE AND 96/ in said mortgage and the statute in such Trinity Fellowship section line 122.88 feet to the point of case made and provided, notice is 100 Dollars ($1,565,149.96) including beginning. Together with easements for interest at the rate of 9.250 % per an• hereby given that said mortgage will be Church ingress, egress and utilities as recorded foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged num. in Liber 168 on Page 58, Liber 236 on 401 State St. • Boy/i* City Under the power of sale contained premises, or some part of them, at pub• Places Page 901 and Liber 318 on Page 795, in said mortgage and the statute in such lic venue, at the Main lobby of the 582-2551 Mr%, Charlevoix County Records. Charlevoix County Courthouse in case made and provided, notice is Pastor: Paul Wise hereby given that the mortgage will be The redemption period shall be 6 Charlevoix, Michigan at 11 a.m., on Jan. iLJ^m foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged months from the date of such sale, un• 11,2002. Associate Pastor: Bryan Shook less determined abandoned in accor• Said premises are situated in CITY premises, or some part of them, at pub• Sunday School 9:30 a.m. lic venue, at the main lobby of the dance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which OF BOYNE CITY, Charlevoix County, case the redemption period shall be 30 Michigan, and are described as: Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Charlevoix County Courthouse in Wed. Family Night 7:00 p.m. Charlevoix, Michigan at 11 a.m., on Jan. days from the date of such sale. Lots 4 and 5, Block 5 and Westerly 4 Everyone is Welcome! •4.2002. Dated: Nov. 14, 2001 feet of Lot 3, Block 5 Chapman and Said premises are situated in the For more information please call: Addis Addition to the Village of Spring CITY OF CHARLEVOIX, Charlevoix Falcons 248-593-1313 Harbor, Now City of Boyne City, accord• County, Michigan, and are described as: Trott & Trott, P.C. ing to the plat thereof. Commencing at a 11 /4 inch iron pipe Attorneys and Counselors The redemption period shall be 6 East Jordan at the Northwest corner of fractional 30400 Telegraph Road, Suite 200 month(s) from the date of such sale, Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Section 8, Township 33 North, Range 7 unless determined abandoned in accor• File #200127539 Falcons United Methodist Church West, Eveline Township, Charlevoix dance with 1948CL 600.3241 a, in which Comer of Fourth & Easterly County, Michigan, also being the North• case the redemption period shall be 30 west corner of Government Lot 1; thence days from the date of such sale. Worship Service: 9:00 a.m. Dated: Nov. 28, 2001 South 0 degrees 00 minutes 35 seconds This firm Is debt collector attempting Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. East (recorded as South 0 degrees 03 to collect a debt. Any Information we For more Information please call: minutes 54 seconds West) on said West obtain will be used for that purpose. Falcons 248-593-1313 Rev Eugene L. Baughan section line a distance of 245.76 feet to Please contact our office at the num• Trott & Trott, P.C. a 1/2 inch iron rod at. the true point of ber below If you are in active military Attorneys and Counselors CHURCH OFFICE: (231) 536-2161 30400 Telegraph Road, Suite 200 beginning; thence North 88 degrees 06 duty. M-F 9:00 a.m. - NOON Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 minutes 46 seconds East 548.48 feet to MORTGAGE SALE- Default has Parsonage: (231) 536-7596 File #200124223 been made in the conditions of mortgage a 1/2 Inch iron rod meander point on the Falcons shore of Lake Charievoix; thence South made by Robert Cyr and Jennifer Cyr, NOVEMBER 28, 2001 Page 7 SCHOOL BOARD UPDATES Chamber director continued from page one promote the county on the whole. only here but in North Carolina as Though he won't be in the position well. He had those skills [the board Boyne City Board of Education board right now," said MacKenzie. full-time until January, MacKenzie is was looking for] to get the chamber The Boyne City Board of Educa- poles from the Boyne City Founda- tor/technology coordinator for the "The next six to eight months of de• very much already on the job, plan• more involved in other aspects of the inTon Nov ",S re8U'ar m0nth,y meet" tion Educational Excellence. district; and approved non-affiliated cision-making will be mapping the 2 ning to make the Thursday, Nov. 29, community." The board also approved the addi• support staff and administrative con• future." In fact, he added, that may The board accepted a gift of $290 Business After Hours event his first "It's hard to put into words," tion of contract language for a sec• tracts for this school year. be the first big challenge he faces. from an anonymous donor to benefit official function as chamber director, MacKenzie concluded. "There's so ond parent-teacher conference to be The board also held a second read• "I'm worried that we're going to take the high school choral program and and putting in hours as he can. And much potential for so much good for held each spring; hired Robert ing and then adopted a revision of off too soon," he said. "We want to -also accepted the donation of two flag while he's easing into the job, getting this area." Billideau as the network adrriinistra- board policy. be sure everybody [knows that they to work is clearly something he's anx• CHAMBER MEMBERS are also can be] part of making an exciting ious to do. "I'm excited about get• reminded that the deadline for appli• future." East Jordan Board of Education ting to know a great community even cations for open positions on the He's also got plenty of other ideas The East Jordan School Board held included. Jaime Kinney, special edu• Coaching staff assignments for better, and I'm excited about the po• chamber board are due by Friday, in the works for moving Boyne City its regular meeting Nov. 19. cation teacher at the middle school; winter sports include Regina Brown tential of our chamber, business, in• Nov. 30. Ballots will be mailed out forward, including the possibilty of The board heard an informative Kent Stoddard, half-time social and Holly Wells, middle school dustrial, and civic community." early next week. For information, call pursuing a regional Charlevoix presentation focusing on a variety of worker, Title IX Native American cheerleading; Elizabeth Huyck, The board is likewise eager to see the chamber at 582-6222. County coalition of chambers to help initiatives at the middle school from Education Program; Molly Gee, me• eighth grade basketball; Margaret what MacKenzie can do for the com• faculty members. dia center/technology teacher assitant Skop, middle school skiing; and Paul munity. "He's worked in a lot of col• Appointments made at the meeting at the high school. Nachazel, varsity volleyball. laborative efforts," said Miller, Boyne City COLLEGE NEWS "getting people behind a project, not School Boosters Boyne Falls Board of Education 300 Club Drawing The Boyne Falls Board of Educa• board inservice will be held on Jan. inservice on inclusion will be held the ABBEY CARTER of East Jordan tion held its regular meeting on Nov. 15 with Mike Washburn of the Char- afternoon of Wednesday, Dec. 5, has been awarded a $500 scholarship Gaslight Cinema • Petoskey and the $100 winner Is... 347-9696 19. Em ISD, from 5-8 p.m. which will be a half-day for students. from Aid Association for Lutherans Behind Enemy Lines - PG-13 (106) Sandy & Steve Clausen School superintendent Mark Par• Principal Bill Aten reviewed In other business, Allan Gasco was (AAL) for the 2001-02 school year. Starring Gene Hackman & Owen Wilson Al 7 & 9 Nightly sons reported that the school's enroll• MEAP results, and reported that hired as softball coach for 2002; Doug Carter, a junior at Capital Univer• Also Sat & Sun at 2 8 4 November 24 ment count had been filed with the teacher evaluations were nearly com• Tippett as baseball coach for 2002, sity in Columbus, Ohio, is the daugh• Monsters, Inc. - G (98) 1 & Voices ot Billy Crystal 8 John Goodman Thank you for your support. § plete. state of Michigan, with a total of 326 and Ruth Ann Wilson as school-to- ter ofRev. and Mrs. Robert H. Carter At 7 & 9 Nightly • All proceeds benefit the Booster project - students. Parsons announced that a Aten also announced that a teacher work coordinator. of East Jordan. Also Sat, 8 Sun at 2 & 4 Tickets still available lor next drawing - Call 582-9555 Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone - PG (159) Starring Daniel Radclifle Mon thru Thurs at 7 WEEKLY Also Fri at 7 & 9:30, Sat at 2:30, 7 8 9:30 & Sun at 2:30 8 7 Parents get a Spy Game - R (130) HealthTips Starring Robert Redford 8 Brad Pitt At 7 8 9:15 Nightly Also Sat & Sun at 2 8 4 look at new Black Knight -PB-is (95) Starring Martin Lawrence By At 7:15 & 9:15 Nightly Steve BCES programs Also Sal 8 Sun at 2.15 8 4.15 m m Thursday Matinee All Shows At 2 & 4 Czerkes iaa • Parents of students at Boyne City Elemen• Senior Day on Thursday For 2 Show Only Pharmacist is > tary School were given opportunties re• $2.50 cently to learn about their children's educa• Bellaire Theater tional process, with presentations on the 533-8725 HEALTH TIPS FROM school's new literacy block and math cur• Harry Potter and MEDICAP PHARMACY The Sorcerer's Stone - PG riculum. Starring Daniel Radclifle DEPRESSION AND During the presentations, sponsored by At 7 Nightly the school's Parent Teacher Organization, DIABETES LINKED Gaylord Cinema West People with diabetes are two times parents were given the opportunity to chose (517) 731-9766 "breakout" sessions regarding various as• more likely to suffer from depression. Behind Enemy Lines - PG-13 (106) Those with depression are twice as pects of these new programs, conducted by Starring Gene Hackmand 8 Owen Wilson likely to develop diabetes. Diabetes staff and faculty. Afterward, parents re• At 7 & 9 Nightly; Also Sat & Sun at 2 & 4 Spy Game - R (130) causes an imbalance in brain chemi• ceived free books and materials. The pro• Starring Robert Redford 8 Brad Pin cals and hormones that can increase grams were provided free to parents and Al 7 8 9:25 Nightly resistance to insulin. Recent studies Also Sat & Sun at 2 8 4:25 state that Ireating the depression interested community members. Black Knight - PG-13 (95) Starring Martin Lawrence improves both quality of life and blood Fourth grade teacher Mary Jo At 7:15 S 9:15 Nightly sugar levels (reducing the effects of Also Sat 8 Sun at 2:15 8 4 15 diabetes and its complications). Powers talks with BCES parents Shallow Hal - PG-13 (113) Starring Gwyneth Paltrow 8 Jack Black Persons with diabetes and depression about the writing process. At 7 8 9:15 Nightly need to treat both and both should Also SatS Sun at 2 8 4:15 improve. Monsters, Inc. - G (95) Voices ol Billy-Crystal & John Goodman Al 7 8 9 Nightly, Also Sal, 8 Sun at 2 8 4 582-4545 NEWS BRIEFS Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone - PG (159) | MEDICAP Starring Daniel Radcliffe District Library will have information City Presbyterian Women, will be During a meeting on Saturday, Nov. Mon - Thurs at 7, Fri at 7 8 9 30, I PHARMACY. Char-Em ISD Sal at 2:30. 7 8 9 30 8 Sun at 2 30 8 7 on getting a library card, and will also held Saturday, Dec. 8, from 8 a.m.-3 9, the decision was made to hold the — • i November 30 - December 6 104 S. Lake St. • Boyne City to host first conduct an activity. From Boyne City p.m. at the church, located at the cor• regional Special Olympics Winter Hours: Mon-Fri 9-6 • Sat 9-1:30 Elementary School, gym instructor ner of Park and Pine streets in Boyne Games at the mountain located on ^ Ample parking behind slore front ^ Discovery Time Stephanie Moody will be give kids a City. Springbrook Road in Melrose Town• chance to check out the new climb• For the Christmas Cookie Walk, ship. GOAL activity night ing wall in the school's gym, and stu• shoppers fill containers with various This is the first time the event will A New Senior Center The Charlevoix-Emmet Intermedi• dent success coordinator Wendy Tho• kinds of Christmas cookies made by be held at the Challenge Mountain $400,000 ate School District will host a Boyne mas will make keepsake buttons from church members. The Holiday Sale facility. According to Challenge For Boyne City Family Discovery Time on photos parents provide. will include used holiday decorations, Mountain's President, Mike We need your help - Remember Seniors with Memorials Thursday, Nov. 29, from 6:30-8 p.m. The Boyne City Rambler football winter clothing, and winter sports Hurchick, "This is a culmination of a Give to the New Senior Center at Boyne City Elementary School. All team will also put in an appearance, equipment. Refreshements will be long time dream for all those involved at the Litzenburger Campus available at the Cookie-Coffee Cor• with the organization. We are very families with children ages birth-5 are with uniforms available for kids to try Ground Breaking 2002 welcome to attend this event spon• on and maybe have their picture ner. excited and anxiously looking for• sored by The Stepping Stones to snapped with team members. Proceeds from the Cookie Walk ward to hosting this important event." 19,(100 Send tax deductible checks to Huntington Bank School Network. For parents of children ages birth- will benefit the mission and ourtreach Founded in 1982, the volunteers of Challenge Mountain instruct those I Citizens for Boyne City Senior Center 582-6682 The evening will be full of fun and 5 who have not enrolled in the Step• programs of the Boyne City Presby• information for families of young ping Stones to School program, reg• terian Women. The Holiday Sale pro• with physical and mental handicaps children with information and activi• istration will be available during the ceeds will go towards the Building to ski as a form of self-esteem, recre• ties planned from the following indi• event. Stepping Stones members re• Fund of the First Presbyterian Church. ation, and fun. viduals and organizations: Boyne ceive a welcome visit, birthday pack• All family members are encour• PREGNANT? City Preschool; Boyne City Fire De• ets until children are five, newsletters aged to join the individual as they partment; Boyne City Police Depart• and invitations to playgrounps and learn to ski and work with them as ment; Boyne City Ambulance Depart• Discovery Time events. Challenge they become confident skiers. ment; MSU Extension; Char-Em ISD; For more information, call the After they learn the skills, they may NEED HELP? local dentists Dennis Kirkby, and Char-Em ISD early education office Mountain to host borrow the equipment for use on other Robert Polleys; Head Start; at 582-8070. regional Special local ski hills. These services are of• Charlevoix Area Hospital; local eye fered free of charge. 1-866-488-2200 doctors Gary Mellon and Steve Olympic events Numerous volunteers and sponsors Hufford; Boyne Area Rehabilitation; Christmas Cookie are needed to make the event a suc• and more. Challenge Mountain of Walloon cess. The Charlevoix County Sheriff's Walk on tap at Hills, Inc. has been chosen as the site Anyone interested in giving the gift Department will be on hand for fin• to host this year's regional Special of time or who would like to make a gerprinting children, and the health Boyne church Olympics Winter Games. financial donation or sponsorship, Qur deferred annuity department will be conducting vision A Christmas Cookie Walk and The games are scheduled to be held please call the executive director's and hearing screenings. The Boyne Holiday Sale, sponsored by the Boyne on Friday, Jan. 25, 2002. office at 582-6966 or 535-2141. plan will interest you*

ATTENTION DEER HUNTERS f you're interested in earning high interest on your savings, 2002 The Department of Natural Resources will have the following offices open tax deferred and with no-load, then we have the plan for to the public for deer check during the Rifle Season: Dog Licenses Boyne Falls Check Station 8 On Sale at the Village Park @ M-75/US 131 you with Auto-Owners Insurance Company. County Treasurer's November 15-30, 9am - 4pm Indian River Field Office Contributions to the plan can be made when Office ONLY 6984 M-68 Applications are available at local treasurer's offices November 15-30,9am - 4pm it's convenient for you. - All dogs 4 months and older must be licensed - Monday through Friday Male or Female Dogs $6.00 Pellston Field Office Stop in our agency 304 Stimson UnsexedDogs $3.00 November 15-30,9am - 4pm and see us today! Fee AFTER February 28th Monday through Friday For ALL dogs...$12.00 Gaylord Operation Service Center Nancy Weber 1732 W. M-32 w4uto-Ownrrs insurance Rabies Vaccination Proof Necessary M-F 8am - 5pm Life Home Car Business Joan L Batch, Charlevoix County Treasurer November 13-18,8am - 6pm November 19-30,8am - 5pm ALL. OFFICES CLOSED NOVEMBER 22 AND NOVEMBER 23. Department of Natural Resources Offices and deer check stations Korthase Insurance Agency, Inc. SUBSCRIBE TODAY! will also be open prior to the November 15-30 Rifle Season. Please contact the Gaylord Operation Service Center for further Information BOYNE CITY rffJjI^I^A BAST JORDAN at 989-732-3541. 1150 Boyne Ave. LVl^^HflH 109 Mill SL (231)582-6761 (231)582-6512 .•.^•—^. (231)536-2266 Page 8 NOVEMBER 28, 2001

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VENDOR OPEN house, Dec. 1, 10 OPENING SOON Deer Meadows DO YOU need assistance looking for 21, 1984, in Liber 174, on page 938, assigned to Calmco Servicing LP, on allowed by law, and also any sum or a.m.-4 p.m. Home Interiors, Mary Kay, Apartments, Boyne City. Now accept• a job? The Women's Resource Cen• Charlevoix County Records, Mich., on which mortgage there is claimed to be sums wich may be paid by the under• Avon and more. Products on hand and ing applications, 2 bedroom units, 55 ter of Northern Michigan offers the which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum signed, necessary to protect its inter• all orders delivered by Christmas. 203 years or older, barrier free available. Displaced Homemaker Program. The due at the date hereof the sum of sev• of Seventy Six Thousand Five Hun- est in the premises. Which said pre• E. Mary St., East Jordan. Call 536- Many amenities, rent starts at $366 Displaced Homemaker Program pro• enty two thousand four hundred dredNine & 93/100 ($76,509.93), and mises are described as follows: All that 0968 for more information. n«i 28 based on income, all utilities included. vides career advising and job search twenty six and 21/100 dollars no suit or proceeding at law or in eq• certain piece of parcel of land situated LOST BLACK lab. Please call 582- Call Susan 616-942-6553 for more services. Through this program dis• ($72,426.21) including interest at uity having been institued to recover in the Township of Melrose, County 1148. information. Equal Housing Opportu• placed homemakers receive free ca• 11.875% per annum. the debt secured by said mortgage or of Charlevoix and State of Michigan, nity, TDD 800-649-3777. *, reer guidance, employability skills Under the power of sale contained^ any part thereof. Now, therefore, by and'described as follows to wit: BOVNE RIVER Storage, 980 Division training, career assessments, infor• in said mortgage and the statute in virtue of the power of sale contained Lot #23, of Plat of Springbrook Hills Street (behind Sunburst Marina). The BOYNE CITY - Office space available mation and community referrals, and in said mortgage, and pursuant to the No. 1, according to the plat as re• on upper floor of historic building in such case made and provided, notice contents of the following units are to assistance with resume preparation statute of the State of Michigan in such corded in Liber 2 of Plats, Page 197, the heart of downtown. Approximately is hereby given that said mortgage will be sold at public auction, at the above and successful interview techniques. Charlevoix County Records. 800 sq. ft. to 1,600 sq. ft. Call 582- be foreclosed by a sale of the mort• case made and provided, notice is address, on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2001 In addition, tuition assistance is avail• 7897. gaged premises, or some part of herby given that on Friday the 4th day During the six (6) months immedi• at 10 a.m.: Unit 86, Fineout, misc. able to help with job training ex• them, at public vendue, at the main of January, 2002 at 11 o'clock a.m. ately following the sale, the property household items; unit 116, Liahti, penses. For more information or to lobby of the Charlevoix County Court• Local Time, said mortgage will be fore• may be redeemed, except that in the misc. household items; unit 146, HALL FOR rent available for holi• schedule a time to meet, contact the house in Charlevoix Mich., at 11 a.m., closed by a sale at public auction to event that the property is determined Sage, misc. household items; unit day parties. 2,000 sq. ft. with Women's Resource Center at 231- on Dec. 14, 2001. the highest bidder, at the main lobby to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 202, Melzer, misc. household items. kitchen facilities. Call 582-9767 or 348-6699. Said premises are situated in CITY Charlevoix County Courthouse, 600.3241a, the property may be re• 582-6090. it/i42B IMMEDIATE OPENINGS work in home. OF BOYNE CITY, Charlevoix County, Charlevoix, Michigan (that being the deemed during the 30 days immedi• building where the Circuit Court for the $$$$$$ free information 888-746-3412 Mich., and are described as: ately following the sale. EAST JORDAN - half house four County of Charlievoix is held), of the Dated Nov. 21,2001 AUTOS FOR SALE www.achieveallyourdreams.com n««« Lot #32, Bailey and Wilson's addi• miles from snowmoble club. Opposite tion to the Village of Boyne (now City premises described in said mortgage, Mortgagee: Calmco Servicing, L.P. state land on Jordan River. Quiet set• FOSTER FAMILIES wanted! The of Boyne City), according to the re• or so much thereof as may be neces• FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. 1996 DODGE Caravan SE, one ting. $525 a month for mature single Child Guidance Center's Professional corded plat thereof. sary to pay the amount due, as afore• JONATHAN L. ENGMAN (P56364) owner, 70,700 miles, still on extended or couple. 536-2038. ii/u-a Parenting Program is looking for full- The redemption period shall be 6 said, on said mortgage, with interest Attorney for Calmco Servicing LP warrantee, new tires/battery. $8,000. time or weekend care providers. Ex• months from the date of such sale, un• thereon at 10.8750% per annum and 888 W. Big Beaver, Ste. 1470 H. Hamlin (231 )582-9201. I«IWM cellent compensation and support. For less determined abandoned in accor• alf legal costs, charges, and ex• Troy, Ml 48084 SERVICES more information, please call Cindy at dance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in penses, including the attorney fees (248) 296-8684 231-929-1783 or 1-800-872-5861. which case the redemption period FIREWOOD EOE shall be 30 days from the date of such NOW SCHEDULING roofing (includ• BAY TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES AVON- Representatives Needed, Up sale. ing metal) remodels, additions, ga• Dated: Nov. 7, 2001 SYNOPSIS OF MINUTES VERY WELL seasoned $40 a cord to 50 percent commission. No mini• rages. Free estimates. Hogan Con• USDA, Rural Development, REGULAR MEETING - November 8,2001 with $50 minimum. Delivered and mum orders. IND/SALES/REP. Call struction (231) 544-2781 leave mes• Mortgagee Acceptance of Treasurer's report. Approval to pay Township obliga• stacked. Call 536-7660 ask for John, (800)236-0041. 10/31-12/19 sage. 11/21-12/12 ATTORNEY FOR: Mortgagee tions totaling $49,525. Appointment of W. Randolph Frykberg as Zoning leave message. ii»<-a GROWING BUSINESS needs help. TBD - The best deals webmaster for Robert A. Tremain & Associates, P.C. Administrator. Amended General Fund Budget for year ending March 31, Work at home. the small business clients. Three ba• 401 South Old Woodward Avenue 2002. Received report on Zoning Permits issued. Established 2002 Pov• www.NeverGo2Work.com. 888-515- MISC. FOR SALE sic packages fit most needs modify Suite 300 erty Guidelines. Next regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled to any package to suit your business. 7713. 11/H-12/5 Birmingham, Ml 48009-6616 be held on Tuesday, Dec. 4,2001 at 7 p.m. Next Board of Trustees regular Contact me today for details. Tele• For information please call: meeting to be held on Thursday, Dec. 13,2001 at 7 p.m. WARMING STOVE with platform phone 231-599-3675, fax 231-599-. (248) 540-7701 used twice like new with logs. $250. 3685 or visit to view my work PUBLIC NOTICES Please call 231-536-1514. enc www.payoff-credit. »«: BOYNE CITY COMMISSION MORTGAGE SALE- Default hav• SYNOPSIS OF MINUTES CHRISTMAS TREES. 3,000 all sizes. Robert A. Tremain & Associates, ing been made in the terms and con• Nov. 13. 2001. 7 p.m. meeting- Newly elected City Commissioners Choose to cut Blue Spruce, potted P.C. is a debt collector and we are ditions of a certain mortgage made by Dan Adkinson, Ron Grunch, and Eleanor Stackus were sworn into office; Spruce and Fur. From Charlevoix go HELP WANTED attempting to collect a debt and any Susie A. Sumeral, an unmarried the Commission elected Eleanor Stackus as the Boyne City Mayor and north past roadside park to Burgess information obtained will be used woman, of 5692 Brook Drive, Boyne Vicki Standen as Mayor Pro-Tern; the Commission directed the City De• follow signs. From Boyne City- for that purpose. Falls, Ml 49713. Michigan Mortgag• GRANDVUE MEDICAL Care Facility partment of Public Works to perform sidewalk snow removal service for Charlevoix Road follow signs or Bur• MORTGAGE SALE - Default has ors, to Client First Mortgage Company is hiring part-time dietary aides. Day• specified sidewalks in the Central Business District; approved an Indus• gess to Dunmaglas. Call 347-8319. been made in the conditions of a mort• of Northern Michigan, Inc., Mort• time and afternoon kitchen positions trial Facilities Exemption Certificate amendment for LexaMar Corporation; State licensed nursery. Brooks Hill gage made by Deborah J. Houck, a gagee, dated the 15th of March, 2001, available, no experience necessary. authorized proceeding with a public hearing to vacate two alleys between Tree Farm, 8773 Maple Grove Rd. single woman, to United States of and recorded in the office of the Reg• Apply in person; or contact Jane, Hu• Court and Silver Streets; amended a motion of September 1997 regard• 12/19 America, acting through the Farmers, ister of Deeds, for the County of man Resource Director, at 231-536- ing the naming of Taylor Street; authorized a City Commission salary ad• Home Administration, U.S. Dept. of Charlevoix and State of Michigan, on OLD FASHION-dark and flavorful 2286. 11/21-28 justment as recommended by the Compensation Commission; authorized Agriculture now known as USDA, the 20th day of March, 2001 in Liber maple syrup at old fashion prices. the purchase of ambulance service equipment; and accepted a portion of Great gifts, $8 per quart, $4 per pint. Rural Development Mortgagee, dated 412 of,Charlevoix County Records, CLASSIFIEDS Call yours in today. the Boyne Mountain (Boyne USA) sanitary sewer system. Mulac 231-544-8147. The Citizen/Jordan Journal 582-6761. Aug. 21,1984, and recorded on Aug. page 206, said mortgage having been

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NOTICE HOMES FOR SALE CHARLEVOIX COUNTY LAKE CHARLEVOIX VIEWI 1,800 U3ik 0 Kcwafeke PUBLISHER'S NOTICE: sq. ft. home, 2 bedroom w/loft, 2 baths, COURTHOUSE All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act Jacuzzi tubs, hardwood floors, granite FREE EE December 7, 2001 which makes it illegal to advertise "any preference, limitation ordiscrimination based counter tops, beautifully remodeled. on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an inten• Furnishings included. $395,000. Call Market Analysis 11:00 a.m. "Call Today: tion, to make any such preference, limitation ordiscrimination." Familial status in• Jody, Mark or Gary CENTURY 21 Up North 231-582-6981 or 582-6554. cludes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant Property Address: 811 Thompson, 11/28-12/12 KJ women and people securing custody of children under 18. zJ~~!!:2\ 1-800-431-2121 Boyne City, Ml 49712 This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which BOYNE CITY1 2,000 sq. ft. home in 23 E 71 ' \Z ' WAT EH ST. is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings adver• the heart of downtown. 4 bedroom, 2 Up North BOYNECITY Minimum Bid: $44,520 plus $1.00 tised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of bath, fireplace and 2 car garage, tree 3 BR, 1 BA, prop, size 8,976 SF discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1 -800-669-9777. The toll-free " lined lot for privacy. $149,900. Call Redemption: 6 months telephone number for Ihe hearing impaired is 1 -800-927-9275. Mark or Jody, CENTURY21 Up North HOMES FOR SALE 231-582-6981. 11/28.12/12 Offer must be in the form of certified check or money order the day of the sale. HARBORAGE CONDOMINIUM! HARBORAGE CONDOMINIUM! 1,700 sq, ft, 3 bedroom, 2 bath with 1,700 sq. ft., 3 bedroom, 2 bath on For more information, contact LOTS AND ACREAGE I COMMERCIAL furnishings on one level with one car one level with one car garage and garage just outside your door! Call Rural Development at: the marina just outside your door! MACKINAC RESTAURANT has Mark or Jody, CENTURY 21 Up North 100'+ LOT ON LAKE CHARLEVOIX! 231-582-6981/6554. ,wn $498,500. Call Mark or Jody, CEN• USDA, Rural Development been a well established enterprize for Only four vacant building sites left. TURY 21 Up North 231-582-6981/ 7192 E. 34 Road Prices vary depending on size and many yearsl Located outside. Boyne ATRIUM INN - 2 bedroom, 2 bath unit 6554. 11/28-12/12 lake frontage. Call Mark or Jody, CEN- City includes liquor license and equip• Cadillac, Ml 49601 t£EQUAL HOUSMQj in downtown Boyne City. Two jacuzzi A NEW 2,000 sq. ft. home in the OPPORTUNITY TURY 21 Up North 231-582-6981. ment and seats up to 74 year round/ tubs, fireplace and deck. Lake "Pines of Boyne." An area of fine 11/28-12/12 86 in warmer months. Land contract Charlevoix views and one block from homes with seasonal views of Lake terms available. Call Mark or Jody at sand beach. Rental program avail• BUILDING SITE! In Boyne City these CENTRY 21 Up North 582-6981/ Charlevoix and close to public lake large lots offer and excellent opportu• able. $109,900. Call: It's not just finding 6554. 11/2S-12M2 access. 9 ft. ceilings, media room, 500 nity to build your new homel City wa• Jeff Wellman sq. ft. master suite, hardwood floors, ter and sewer and underground utili• COMMERCIAL LOTS in East Jordan. RE/MAX of Boyne 231-582-0097 and ceramic tile baths. Use your own a house. ties are in! Ranging from $27,900 to Great for professional office or small or 800-968-5092. taste in decorating. Attached 2 car $29,900. Call Mark Kowalske CEN• business $30,000. Call Mark or Jody, garage and basement. A great value. Up North It's fulfilling a dream. TURY 21 Up North 231-582-6981/ CENTURY 21 Up North 231-582- ROCKY MOUNTAIN log home with $249,900. Call: PINE POINTE CONDO UNIT 6554. I1/26-12J12 6981. 11/2B-12/12 panoramic views of Deer Lake and Jeff Wellman #671, 3 BR. 2 BA. 2200 sq. ft.. 136 FT. of sand beach on Lake commanding sunsets. Located at RE/MAX of Boyne 231-582-0097 2-car attached garage, vaulted Charlevoix. Prestigious North Shore Boyne Mountain Resort. Great up or 800-968-5092. ceilings, deck, gas fireplace, location minutes from downtown north get away. $574,9000. Call: HOMES FOR SALE maple kitchen cupboards, wood Charlevoix. Direct sunset views over Jeff Wellman LAKE CHARLEVOIX HOME W/20 flooring In entry and kitchen. the lights of Charlevoix. Completely RE/MAX of Boyne 231-582-0097 ACRES! Located in South Arm Town• Great value S179,900 * ;M m i approved for building a large luxuri• TWO STORY 3 bedroom, 2 bath or 800-968-5092. ship this 5 bedroom, 2.5 bath home ous home. $499,000. Call: home in Boyne City. Living room has has open floor plan, great views and Jeff Wellman 10-foot ceilings with track lighting. lots of privacy. Call Gary or Jody, CEN• RE/MAX of Boyne 231-582-0097 New windows and full basement. TURY 21 Up North 231-582-6554. or 800-968-5092. Wrap around front porch, back deck TURNKEY, Easl Jordan. 3 BR and large backyard. Quiet neighbor• 11/28-12/12 homo featuring fenced yard, con• hood and great location. $139,900. REAL ESTATE classifieds work. Pay crete drive, wood and concrete LAKE CHARLEVOIX LOTI 100' Call: for two weeks, get the third free. Call patios, 2-car attached garage is sandy frontage near the Ironton Ferry* Jeff Wellman The Citizen/Jordan Journal at 582- 24x27. Ouiet neighborhood Great building site with large homes RE/MAX of Boyne 231-582-0097 6761. within walking distance to in surrounding area. $359,000. Call or 800-968-5092. schools and downtown. $89,900 Gary or Jody, CENTURY 21 Up North 11/H-2B 231-582-6554. 11/2812/12 BOYNE RIVER! Mobile home and If you're thinking of selling call today for LOT 13 Mountain Club, Boyne Moun• large pole building, on 56 acres run• tain. Private lot close to slopes. Com• a free market analysis! ning along the Boyne River! Maik D. Kowalske Jody A. Hill plimentary social membership to the Doug Hoesli Mark Kowalske Cary Adgate Sara Schroeder $274,900. Call Mark Kowalske, ijtuajojjjp s.jeu,} op aiw Country Club of Boyne, including goH 582-1090 582-6981 549-2218 536-2342 CENTURY 21 Up North 231-582- and ski discounts, advanced tee ieu,M aas oi Aepoi neo SueGrobaskl Jody Hit! Gary Roberts Mike Stark times, use of pools, fitness room, and 6981/6554. n/28-12/12 549-2995 582-6981 536-7859 536-7173 tennis courts. $79,900. Call: LAKE CHARLEVOIX HOME1 300' CENTURY 21 - Up North Jeff Wellman sandy frontage this home has 5 bed• 231 E. Water - PO Box 169 RE/MAX of Boyne 231-582-0097 Boyne Clly. Ml 49712 rooms, 3 baths, fireplace, finished (231) S82 6S54 ' (800) 431-2121 (in Ml) or 800-968-5092. walkout basement, 2 car attached Website www ci 'nturv21 upnorth.eoin Real Estate for the Real World' garage and larqe pole building. Douy Hoesti - Broker/Owner $699,500. Call Gary or Jody, CEN• 10 ACRE parcel. A beautiful valley TURY 21 Up North 231-582-6554. 2-STORY 3 BR, 2 BA HOME in view building site. Country setting, Walking distance to shopping, 11/28-12/12 Boyne City. Living room has 10' quite location. Close to Charlevoix, restaurants, doctors office and Petoskey, and Boyne City. $44,900. ATRIUM INN -1 bedroom, furnished ceilings with track lighting. New Lake Charlevoix. Family or sec• windows and full basement. Wrap• Call: unit located in downtown Boyne City ond home. Only S149,900. Call around front porch, back deck and Real Estate Classified ads: Jeff Wellman with fireplace, Jacuzzi tub, deck and Mark or Jody. 582-6981 large backyard. $139,900. Call Jeff RE/MAX of Boyne 231-582-0097 rental income. Lake Charlevoix Wellman. or 800-968-5092. views and one block from sand Buy 2 weeks, get the third week free! rs. (231)582-6981 11/14-28 beach. Price reduced to $84,900. L of Boyne $4 for up to 20 words. VJZnlUMv, 1-800-431-2121 Call: Jeff Wellman, broker/Owner 17 ACRES in Boyne City! Excellent VI 231 E. WATER ST _ 111 S. Lake Street * building site looking toward sunsets. Jeff Wellman ' fc* BOYNECITY Q, Boyne City. Ml 49712 § The Citizen/Jordan Journal $129,900. Call Mark or Jody, CEN• RE/MAX of Boyne 231-582-0097 Up North c21upnorth( ao).com 112 South Park St., TURY 21 Up North 231-582-6981. or 800-968-5092. 800-968-5092 • 231-582-0097 www.tokecharlevolx.com P.O. Box A, Boyne City 582-6761

PUBLIC NOTICES

This firm is a debt collector at• Point of Beginning; all being part of the premises, or some part of them, at pub• The premises are located in the 17, 2000, which was recorded on July SHIP OF MARION, Charlevoix County, tempting to collect a debt. Any in• Northwest 1/4"of the Southeast 1/4 of lic venue, at the main lobby of the Township of Wilson, Charlevoix County, 9, 2001, in Liber 426, on Page 657, Michigan, and are described as: formation we obtain will be used for Section 23, Town 34 North, Range 8 Charlevoix County Courthouse in Michigan, and are described as: Charlevoix County Records, on which Lot 10 of Loeb Creek Estates No. 2, that purpose. Please contact our of• West. Charlevoix, Michigan at 11 a.m., on Jan. All that part of the Northwest 1/4 of mortgage there is claimed to be due at According to the Plat recorded in Liber fice at the number below if you are The redemption period shall be 1 4, 2001. the Northeast 1/4 of Section 26, Town the date hereof the sum of ONE HUN• 2 of Plats, Pages 376 through 378, In active military duty. month(s) from the date of such sale, Said premises are situated in CITY 32 North, Range 6 West, described as: DRED EIGHTY THOUSAND EIGHTY- Charlevoix County Records. FOUR AND 73/100 dollars unless an affidavit of occupancy or OF EAST JORDAN, Charlevoix County, Beginning at a point on the North 1/8 The redemption period shall be 6 MORTGAGE SALE - Default has ($180,084.73), including interest at intent to occupy is recorded in accor• Michigan, and are described as: line of said Section 26 being East 639.00 months from the date of such sale, un• been made in the conditions of a mort• feet distant of the Southwest corner of 10.250 % per annum. dance with 1948CL 600.3241 (d), and Lots 8, 9, & 10; Block 2 Nettleton's less determined abandoned in accor• gage made by Ricky C. Bowman, a Addition to the Village of South Arm said Northwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 Under the power of sale contained dance with 1948CL 600.3241 a, in which given to the mortgagee, in which case married man and Eileen M. Bowman, (Now City of East Jordan), according to of Section 26; thence North at a right in said mortgage and the statute in such case the redemption period shall be 30 his wife (original mortgagors) to Re• the redemption period shall be 6 the plat thereof recorded in Liber 2, Page angle to said 1/8 line 208.71 feet; thence case made and provided, notice is days from the date of such sale. public Bank, A Michigan Banking Cor• month(s) from the date of such sale. 27 and 28, Charlevoix County Records. East parallel to the North 1/8 line 208.71 hereby given that said mortgage will be Dated: Oct. 31,2001 poration, Mortgagee, dated March 17, Dated: Nov. 21, 2001 The redemption period shall be 6 feet; thence South perpendicular to said foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged For more information please call: 1999, and recorded on March 24, For more information please call: months from the date of such sale, un• North 1/8 line 208.71 feet to the North premises, or some part of them, at pub• Panthers 248-593-1305 1999 in Liber 360, on Page 179, Mustangs-B less determined abandoned in accor• 1 /8 line of said Section 26; thence West lic venue, at the Main lobby of the Trott & Trott, P.C. Charlevoix County Records, Mich., Trott & Trott, P.C. dance with 1948CL 600.3241 a, in which along said North 1/8 line 208.71 feet to Charlevoix County Courthouse in Attorneys and Counselors and was assigned by said mortgagee Attorneys and Counselors case the redemption period shall be 30 the point of beginning. Charlevoix, Michigan at 11 a.m., on Dec. 30400 Telegraph Road, Suite 200 to the Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., 30400 Telegraph Road, Suite 200 days from the date of the sale. The redemption period shall be 6 14, 2001. Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Assignee by an assignment dated Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Dated: Nov, 21,2001 months from the date of such sale, un• Said premises are situated in TOWN• File #200127005 Panthers April 21, 1999, which was recorded File #200112863 less the property is determined aban• on July 28, 1999, in Liber 368, on VA Number: 292960634765 For more information please call: doned in accordance with MCLA PROCEEDINGS OF Page 684, Charlevoix County Mustangs-B Wolves 248-593-1312 600.3241a, in which case the redemp• THE EAST JORDAN CITY COMMISSION Records, on which mortgage there is Trott & Trott, P.C. tion period shall be 30 days from the The East Jordan City Commission met in Regular Session, Nov. 20, claimed to be due at the date hereof Attorneys and Counselors date of the sale. The foreclosing mort• 2001 at 7:30 p.m., Mayor Klooster presiding with al! members of the City the sum of ONE HUNDRED SIXTEEN 30400 Telegraph Road, Suite 200 gagee can rescind the sale in the event This firm Is a debt collector attempt• Commission prestent. Minutes were approved and acknowledgement was THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED ing to collect a debt. Any Informa• Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 a third party buys the property and there given to paid bills in the amount of $433,579.16. FORTY-EIGHT AND 73/100 dollars tion we obtain will be used for that File #200114098 is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Further Commission Action: acknowledged receipt of funds on hand ($116,948.73), including interest at purpose. Plese contact our office at Wolves report; acknowledged receipt of EMS monthly report; acknowledged re• 7.375 % per annum. thenumber below If you are in active Dated: Oct. 31,2001 military duty. ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC ceipt of Jordan Valley District Library 01/02 budget; acknowledged receipt Under the power of sale contained MORTGAGE SALE - Default has This firm Is a debt collector attempt• Attorneys for United States of America, of letter of resignation from Dorothy Riley; approved Jordan Valley Free• in said mortgage and the statute in bean made in the conditions of a mort• ing to collect a debt. Any Informa• acting throught the Farmers Home Ad• dom Festival request for use of Civic Center and approved Concord Acad• such case made and provided, notice gage made by Michael Scott Merrill, also tion we obtain will be used for that ministration, United States Department emy Boyne request for use of Civic Center. is hereby given that said mortgage will known as Michael S. Merrill and Jenni• purpose. of Agriculture, As Mortgagee A copy of the minutes of the above meeting is posted in City Hall for be foreclosed by a sale of the mort• fer Lynn Iser, also known as Jennifer L. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has 2501 Rochester Court review during normal office hours. gaged premises, or some part of Iser, as joint tenants with full rights of been made in the conditions of a mort• Troy, Ml 48083 them, at public venue, at the Main survivorship (original mortgagors) to gage made by Richard W. Noeske and (248) 457-1000 lobby of the Charlevoix County Court• Amerifirst Financial Corporation, Mort• Diane L. Noeske, husband and wife, to File No. 211.0034 PUBLIC NOTICE house in Charievoix, Michigan at 11 gagee, dated July 8,1999, and recorded United States of America, acting through CITY OF BOYNE CITY a.m., on Jan. 4,2002. on July 15,1999 in Liber 367, on Page the Farmers Home Administration, Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to rules and regulations as out• 852, Charlevoix County Records, Michi• United States Department of Agriculture, This firm is a debt collector attempt• Said premises are situated in lined in the Streets and Alley Vacation Ordinance A-42,e Public Hearing TOWNSHIP OF CHARLEVOIX, gan, and was assigned by said mort• Mortgagee, dated Jan. 30,1989, and re• ing to collect a debt. Any informa• gagee to the Principal Residential Mort• corded on Jan. 30, 1989 in Liber 206, tion we obtain will be used for that will be held at the City Commission meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 11,2001,7 Charlevoix County, Michigan, and are p.m., in Commission Chambers, 319 N. Lake Street, Boyne City, to review described as: gage, Inc., as assignee by an assign• on Page 0770, Charlevoix County purpose. Please cantact our office at Records, There is claimed to be due on the number below If you are in active and consider the following: Beginning at the No rtheast comer ment dated July 8, 1999, which was recoreded on Oct. 4,1999, in Liber 373, such mortgage the sum of Sixty-Six military duty. A request to vacate an alley in Chapman and Addis Additoin, of Petoskey Avenue and North Meech Thousand Six Hundred Forty-Six and MORTGAGE SALE - Default has Plat of Spring Harbor, bordering lots 17,18,19, & 20, said Street, marked by concrete monu• on Page 496, Charlevoix County Records, oh which mortgage there is 23/100 dollars ($66,646.23), including been made in the cenditions.of a mort• alley measuring 16'x 241'; also an alley, in the same Plat, ment, thence North 69 Degrees 34 claimed to be due at the date hereof the interest at the rate of 9.5 % per annum. gage made by Timothy L. Carey arid bordering lots 15 and 16 and 1 through 14, said alley mea• Minutes East along the North line of sum of SEVENTY-FIVE THOUSAND Urider the power of sale'contained Stepanie L. Carey, husband and wife suring 16' by 180.5'. Both alleys running north and south Petoskey Avenue 171.4 feet to a con• FIVE HUNDRED THREE AND 37/100 in the mortgage and the statutes of the (original mortgagor) to Fremont Invest• between Silver and Court Streets. crete monument; thence North 1 De•dollars ($75,503.37), including interest State of Michigan, notice Is hereby given ment and Loan, Mortgagee, dated Aug. More details and location map of the alley in question are available for grees 48 minutes West 7-1.6 feet; at the rate of 8.000 % per annum. that the mortgage will be foreclosed by 7,2000, and recorded on Aug. 16,2000 review at the Boyne City Planning Department during normal business thence South 88 Degrees 12 Minutes Under the power of sale contained a sale of the mortgaged premises, or in Liber 394, on Page 526, Charlevoix hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. through 5 p.m. on the day of the West 164.3 feet to the East line of the in said mortgage and the statute in such some part of them, at public venue, at County Records, Mich,, and was as• public hearing or at the public hearing. For further information/contact the Meech Street; thence South 1 De• case made and provided, notice is the rnaln lobby of the Charlevoix County signed by said mortgagee to the Bank City Planner's office at 319 N Lake Street, Boyne City, MI.49712 or call grees 38 Minutes East »29 feet along hereby given that the mortgage will be Courthouse in Charlevoix, Michigan at One, National Association, as Trustee, (231)582-0337. the East line of Meech Street to the foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged 11 a.m., on Dec. 14,2001. Assignee by an assignment dated Sept.

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Leading this year's team was an outstanding group of seniors, who were joined by their coaches for a picture after they defeated Benzie Central for the district championship. Pictured, back row from left: coach Dan Pol leys, Dustin Moore, coach Rick Shearer, Gregg Ordway, A.J. Spaay, Luke Simon, Darrell Phillips, coach Dave Bricker, head coach David Hills, coach Gus Kapolka. Middle row: Mark Gaudard, Robert Wiltjer, Tim Follette, Seth Krchmar, Cole Andrews, Kyle Gibbons, Tim Wellert, Aaron Sulak. Front row: Ryan Amesbury and Jon Ku. A TEAM OF CHAMPIONS The 2001 Boyne City Ramblers Number Name Position Grade 8 Ryan Amesbury , QB/DB 12 28 Cole Andrews RB/DB 12 69 Tim Follette OL/DL 12 54 Mark Gaudard OL/DE 12 21 Kyle Gibbons WR/DB 12 62 Seth Krchmar OL/DE 12 50 Jon Ku OL/DL 12 2 Dustin Moore RB/DB 12 58 Gregg Ordway OL/DE 12 27 Darrell Phillips WR/DB 12 5 Aaron Sulak RB/DL 12 Dustin Moore, above, and Ryan 49 A.J. Spaay RB/LB 12 Amesbury, at right, were key 47 Luke Simon RB/LB 12 components of the Ramblers' 10 Tim Wellert TE/DB 12 offensive and defensive backfield. 79 Robert Wiltjer OL/DL 12 23 Nate Burks WR/DB 11 WEEK ONE - Boyne City 33 - Newberry 0 66 Bob Courtright OL/DL 11 1 Anthony DeNike WR/DB 11 A long road trip to start the season Dustin Moore delivered a 66-yard the Ramblers were up 21-0 at the half. interceptions. A.J. Spaay had 11 tack• 9 Beau Detcher QB/DE 11 may not have been the ideal situation touchdown to start the 2001 Rambler The defense played real well, ac• les and Paul Simeri had 10. Hills was 44 Chris Grice RB/DE 11 for Boyne City, but coach David Hills scoring. Tim Wellert added the point cording to head coach David Hills, also pleased with Bob Courtright's after and Boyne led, 7-0. and in example cited a quick stop of 15 Ben Hausler RB/DB 11 took the visit across the bridge to defensive work, leading the squad to Newberry in stride and came home Continuing the make-your-own- the Newberry squad to start the sec• 55 Dusty Marquardt OL/DI 11 two fumble recoveries. with an emphatic 33-0 win. luck theory, the Ramblers kicked off ond half when Moore returned an in• The Ramblers stay on the road with 75 Keil Pemberton OL/DL 11 The start of the game wasn't too short, recovering the ball to keep the terception to the Newberry five-yard a visit to Rogers City Friday, Aug. 31. 33 Don Peters WR/DB 11 promising. The Ramblers bobbled the offense on the field. The good deeds line. Three plays later, Chris Grice 13 Zach Slate RB/LB 11 opening kickoff back to Newberry. continued to be rewarded as just a few went the last yard for the Rambler CONGRATUUinONS 74 Mike Stewart OL/DL 11 The tide turned soon after as plays later, Ryan Amesbury tossed an score and a 27-0 lead. 12 Tylor Daniels QB/DB 10 Newberry, in the spirit of giving, 18-yard scoring pass to Kyle Gib• Cole Andrews finished the Rambler toAJ Spaay bons. The Wellert PAT raised the mar• 70 Trevor Howery T/DT 10 fumbled the ball back two plays later. scoring with a 30-yard run, sending first Team -All State! gin to 14-0. the team home with yet one more 99 MattKu G/NB 10 Unwilling to wait for a good turn of events, the Ramblers decided to In the second quarter, A.J. Spaay happy memory of their visit to the 32 Carl Mariner SE/DB 10 make their own luck, striking for a did seven yards better, breaking off northern side of the bridge. 65 Brenton Rozycki G/LB 10 score on their third offensive play. 73 yards for a score. With the PAT, Moore had a good game with two 51 Paul Simeri OL/LB 10 91 Jordan Voice TE/DE 10 61 Kurt Wuerth T/DE 10 THIS SOUVENIR SECTION MADE POSSIBLE BY THESE BUSINESSES 20 Reed Ameel RB/DB 9 26 David Austin FB/LB 9 HUNTINGTON RALPH MEDICAP 45 Geary Ryder RB/DB 9 BANKS GILLETT CPA PHARMACY 71 T/DT 9 Matt Chappius 101 River St. • Boyne City 106 E. Water St. • Boyne City 104 S. Lake St.- Boyne City 84 Jordan Sweet TE/DE 9 582-6731 582-6421 582-4545

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WEEK TWO - Boyne City 35 - Rogers City 20

The Boyne City Ramblers make conversion just before the half, cut• their home debut this Friday when ting the lead to 20-14. they host Benzie Central, and if the Out of the locker room for the sec• Ramblers like their own field as much ond half, Dustin Moore bolted for 45 as they do the road, home fans should yards, deep into Huron territory. A be in for a treat. trading of turnovers kept the ball in A quick start and a strong finish Boyne City hands, and moments later, gave the Ramblers a 35-20 non-con• Kyle Gibbons was in the end zone mil ference win against Rogers City last once more, this time from 19 yards Friday and a 2-0 record heading into out. the final key warm-up before they Amesbury added the PAT and start Lake Michigan Conference play. Boyne City was back on top, 21-20. The Ramblers wasted little time in After pinning the Hurons back deep scoring. A 50-yard Ryan Amesbury with the kickoff, the Ramblers used to Kyle Gibbons pass staked the Ram• the ensuing field position to set up a blers to a 6-0 lead. Rogers City turned 43-yard touchdown by Moore. Tim the tables and scored on its next pos• Wellert's extra point gave the Ram• session from 30 yards away, tying the blers a 28-20 lead. game. Thefinal scor e came from Gibbons A Boyne City pass was intercepted once more, this time a 77-yard punt and returned for a Rogers City score, return with the key block delivered and with the extra point Rogers City by Gregg Ordway to spring the run. led 13-6. It was the same song and Wellert's extra point gave the Ram• verse a short time later when Rogers blers their 35-20 victory. City intercepted another pass and re• turned it for a touchdown and a 20-6 Moore ran for 108 yards, and had lead. two interceptions. Ben Hausler had 58 "It was the turning point of the yards rushing, and Gibbons had 89 game," was how head coach David yards on four catches. Hills described the next score, a five- Defensively, Paul Simeri had 11 Cole Andrews followed Tim Follette fend yard Ben Hausler jaunt followed by tackles, as did Hausler, with A.J. the rest; of the Rambler line all season. Amesbury's successful two-point Spaay and Wellert collecting nine.

WEEK THREE- Boyne City 35 - Benzie Central 6 If there was any doubt about how "We came out of non-conference Moore on an inside reverse and raced remaining when Chris Grice bulled good the Boyne City Ramblers are, it games very well. Now we've got big• 30 yards to the end zone. into the end zone from one yard out. was erased Friday night when they ger aspirations as we get into confer• Benzie threatened late in the first "We played very well offensively," dominated Benzie Central in every as• ence games. half but an interception by Moore pre• Hills said. "We were not making the pect of the game on their way to an "We know if we work really hard, served the Ramblers' 14-0 lead. mistakes of thefirst tw o games. When impressive 35-6 victory. good things will happen. We want to After forcing Benzie to punt on its our offense does not make mistakes we It was all clicking for the Ramblers. win our conference games and win the first possession of the second half, the can do a lot of things." The offense, particularly in the sec• conference title." Ramblers took possession and Statistics show just how eff'ecti ve the ond half, was dominating. In the third That journey starts Friday when the marched down the field on a 19-play Rambler offense was for the evening. period they put together a 19-play scor• Ramblers, 3-0, host Kalkaska, who af• scoring drive, culminating with a two- It gained 322 yards rushing and 88 ing drive that took nearly 9 1/2 min• ter starting the season 2-0, suffered a yard run by Amesbury. yards passing for a total of 410 yards. utes off the clock and the life out of 20-7 loss to St. Francis last Friday. The key to the drive, Hills said, Andrews led the team with 121 rush• Benzie Central. It also gave the Ram• "Kalkaska is much improved," Hills were the players in the trenches. "Our ing yards on 15 carries, followed by blers a 21-0 lead. said. "We will have our work cut out." offensive line was dominating," Hills Luke Simon with 59 yards on 13 car• 'That"was the most impressive drive If the Ramblers play with the inten• said. Rob Wiltjer, Tim Follette, Dustin ries and Grice with 53 yards on eight we have had since I've been here," said sity and precision they did against Marquardt, Paul Simeri, and Seth carries. second year coach David Hills. Benzie, it should be a good start to the Krchmar "absolutely dominated the Amesbury had a nearly flawless The defense was also at the peak of conference season for Boyne. second half." night connecting on 5 of 6 passes for its game. The Ramblers held Benzie The Ramblers opened their scoring It didn't take the Ramblers long to 88 yards and two touchdowns. Gib• scoreless until very late in the fourth against Benzie midway through the find the end zone again. On Benzie's bons had two touchdown receptions. quarter and they held the visitors to first quarter when quarterback Ryan next drive, Amesbury intercepted a For the defense, Simeri lead the only 40 offensive plays, compared to Amesbury connected with Kyle Gib• Benzie pass, which started the Ram• Ramblers with 11 tackles, followed by Boyne City's 81. bons for a 39-yard touchdown pass. blers on another long scoring drive. AJ Spaay with nine and Mark Gaudard Boyne City's special teams were It was an outstanding pass and This one was a 13-play seven minute with five. also impressive. The kicking game catch," Hills said. "The pass was right textbook drive that culminated with Hills also had high praise for the kept Benzie trapped deep in its own where it should be." another picture perfect pass from defensi ve end play of Ben Hausler and The Ramblers signed their names into the record book territory for much of the first half, and Midway through the second quar• Amesbury to Gibbons covering 35 Wellert, and the inside dominance of after they defeated St. Francis to win the conference Tim Wellert was 5 for 5 kicking extra ter, the Ramblers found the end zone yards. defensive tackle John Ku. championship and finish the regular season points. for the second time when Cole The Ramblers scored their final Hausler, Amesbury and Moore each "We're pretty pleased," Hills said. Andrews took a hand-off from Dustin touchdown with about four minutes undefeated. had an interception.

THIS SOUVENIR SECTION MADE POSSIBLE WEEK FOUR - Boyne City 38 - Kalkaska 12 BY THESE BUSINESSES

The mood was somber as the flag going on it was good to get the win. biers final score of the half came on a interception, his seventh of the year. BAY WINDS FEDERAL BLOSSOM was lowered and the crowd quiet prior "It was a tough week for everybody. 19-yard sweep by Andrews to give Gregg Ordway had eight tackles and CREDIT UNION PEST CONTROL to the start of the Boyne City and Because of the events of the week we Boyne City a 31-6 halftime lead. a blocked punt while John Ku had 430 N. Lake St. • Boyne City 300 N. Park St. • Boyne City Kalkaska football game Friday night knew we wouldn't be as sharp." He The Ramblers' final score came on four tackles and a fumble recovery. 582-6107 582-9458 at Boyne City. also expected an emotional letdown their first drive of the second half The Ramblers had just one turn• It was an emotional time for play• after the Ramblers' impressive win when Amesbury connected with AJ over. ers, coaches and spectators as they over Benzie Central the week before. Spaay on a 30-yard touchdown pass. Next up for the 4-0 Ramblers are THOMAS SCHRAW, HUFFORD VISION stood in silence trying to comprehend "We were a little bit rusty offen• It took the Ramblers just five plays the East Jordan Red Devils, who are ATTORNEY & EYE CARE the horror that struck the United States sively," Hills said. "We had quite a to score, and in the drive Amesbury celebrating their homecoming. Kick- 302 State St. • Boyne City 225 State St. • Boyne City on Tuesday, Sept. 11. few breakdowns. But we did pass the was 3 for 3 passing. off is at 3 p.m. on Saturday. The Red 582-2252 "The events of the week had an ball fairly effectively." The Ramblers had 361 yards of to• Devils are struggling this season but 582-9933 impact on everyone," said Boyne City They did indeed. Quarterback Ryan tal offense against Kalkaska. Dustin Hills know the Ramblers will have head coach David Hills. "A lot of Amesbury was nearly perfect for the Moore had four pass receptions for their hands full. WATER STREET AMERICAN times what we do seems trivial" com• night connecting on 8 of 9 passes for 66 yards. "This is a big game for us," he said. TOTAL SECURITY pared to the events in the world. 164 yards and two touchdowns. Defensively, Moore also made his "If there is any game they will get up INN 240 Front St. • Boyne City 116 E. Main St. * Boyne City "We tried to keep the kids focused Andrews also had a game he won't presence felt with five tackles and one for, this will be it." on doing thingsright. Fortunatel y we soon forget. In addition to his 64 yard 582-3000 582-3272 came out with the win." kickoff return, he was on the receiv• The first few plays in the.Ramblers ing end of a 20-yard touchdown pass 38-12 victory showed just how diffi• from Amesbury, and rushed for two ROBERT POLLEYS, ROBERT'S SKIP'S BOYNE F. O. BARDEN cult it was for the players. others. He ran the ball six times for D.D.S. RESTAURANT COUNTRY GLASS & SON INC. The Ramblers kicked off to 118 yards. 112 Lake St.-Boyne City 216 N. Lake St. • Boyne City 1100 E. Division • Boyne City 205 S. East St, • Boyne City Kalkaska and on the visitors first play The Ramblers took the lead for 582-9781 582-9927 582-2655 582-9961 from scrimmage, they scored on a 75- good when Tim Follette recovered a yafcl run. The extra point was no good. fumble on Kalkaska's second posses• Kalkaska's lead would be short• sion. Two plays later Amesbury con• BOYNEAVENUE BOYNE CITY BOYNE CITY BOYNE COUNTRY lived. nected with Andrews on a 20-yard GREENHOUSE CO-OP PEARLE VISION BOOKS On the ensuing kickoff, the Ram• scoring pass. 921 Boyne Ave. • Boyne City 113 S. Park St. • Boyne City 102 E. Main St. • Boyne City 125 Water St. • Boyne City blers ' Cole Andrews took the kick and The Ramblers scored on their next 582-6621 582-9971 582-6704 582-3180 raced 65-yards for a touchdown. The possession when Andrews scored on Ramblers extra point was no good. a 15-yard sweep to culminate a five- For the Ramblers it was just the play drive. That scored gave the Ram• blers a 19-6 lead at the end-of the first LYNDA'S BOYNE BOYNE VALLEY start of an offensive show that would REAL ESTATE JASINSKI CHIROPRACTIC CENTER follow, while Kalkaska would not quarter. REHABIiTATION CENTER 112 S. Park St. • Boyne City cross the goal line again until the wan• The Ramblers then scored early in 197 State St. • Boyne City 430 Boyne Ave. • Boyne City ing minutes of the game. the second quarter when Amesbury 582-9555 FAMILY 582-6365 582-6581 "We didn't play particularly well," kept the ball on an option play and scored from five yards oat. The Ram- Hills said, "but with all the things BANK VACATION THE TANNERY THOMAS & ROSS EXTRA COPIES OF THE "2001 - A SEASON TO REMEMBER" ONE PROPERTIES NETWORK SALOON PAYTON WELL DRILLING ARE AVAILABLE AT THE CmZEN-JOURNAL OFFICE AT 502 W Boyne Rd. • Boyne City 311 Water St. • Boyne City 220 S. Lake St. • Boyne City 5527 Kuzmick Rd. - Boyne Falls 112 S. PARK STREET, BOYNE CITY. 582-6595 582-6724 582-2272 549-2790

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This pass was just out of the reach of Kyle Gibbons, who let very few slip through his hands. In addition to his acrobatic catches, Gibbons also brought fans out of their seats on more than one occasion with his exciting punt returns.

WEEK FIVE - Boyne City 41 - East Jordan 7

•X j The setting was nearly perfect at this season. Every week it seems like just under six minutes remaining in Boswell Stadium Saturday afternoon a different player steps into the spot• the first quarter. when East Jordan hosted Boyne City light. That comes as no surprise to On the ensuing kickoff, a muffed for its 2001 homecoming. Hills. kick turned into an onside recovery The, sun was shining, the tempera• "The greatest strength of our of• for the Ramblers at midfield. Just a ture was warm, the'crowd was large, fense is our balance," he said. "We couple plays later, Amesbury con• and the field was in tremendous shape are two deep at every back position. nected with Spaay for a 28-yard considering all the rain that had fallen We have two great receivers (AJ touchdown pass. the days prior. Spaay and Kyle Gibbons) and backs On the Ramblers' next possession. And even though the two teams are who can score. It's never going to be Hausler capped off another short headed in opposite directions this sea• the same guy week to week. It will drive, scoring on a three-yard run to son, with the Ramblers boasting a 4- depend On what they are giving us and give Boyne a 27-0 lead with 10:30 0 record entering the game and the who's hot." remaining in the second quarter. Red Devils 1-3, you just never know While Hausler may have been the The Ramblers went up 34-0 on what can happen when these two brightest, there were many stars for their next drive when Amesbury teams get together. the Ramblers. They scored a touch• scored on a three-yard run. But the Ramblers quickly put any down on each of their first five pos• The Red Devils scored their lone touchdown with jusl under four min• doubt about the outcome to rest. sessions and none of the drives was utes left in the first half when Corey They scored early and often, build• more than five plays. Purvis scored on a one-yard run. The ing a 34-0 lead midway through the Amesbury was 3 of 4 passing for score was set up by Robert Grover second quarter on their way to a 41 -7 102 yards and two touchdowns. He who broke through the Rambler de• win. also ran for one score. Cole Andrews fense and raced down the sideline on "Things went right for us early," had 81 yards on six carries and a 58-yard run. He was finally caught Tim Wellert was outstanding kicking extra points for the Ramblers connecting on said Boyne City head coach David Dustin Moore had 104 yards on six at the Rambler three-yard line. 47 of 56 tries. None was bigger than the extra point he kicked against Muskegon The Ramblers' final score came Hills. "We were real intense early on. carries. Hausler had 56 yards on 10 Oakridge to tie the regional final game in overtime. We came out of the box quickly." carries. Overall, the Ramblers had midway through the third quarter when Hausler scored on a five-yard Leading the charge was the Ram• 26) yards rushing. run. blers' Ben Hausler. He broke free and While it was erased by a Boyne "They are just a very good foot• blocked the Red Devils' punt on their City penalty, one of the most excit• ball team." said East Jordan head first drive. A few plays later, he took ing plays of the game was a punt re• coach Allan Peterson. "They are POST SEASON HONORS a handoff from quarterback Ryan turn by Gibbons late in the first half. good at every part of the game. They Amesbury and scored from six yards He received the ball around midfield, are well coached and have some great Lake Michigan Conference - 2001 All Conference Football Team out for the Ramblers' firsttouchdown . then juked, twisted, jumped, spun and athletes. Our kids played hard. They And that was only the beginning for danced his way into the end zone. The didn't gi veup. We were just up against ALL CONFERENCE Hausler. He also scored the Ramblers' play was called back because of a something insurmountable." •AJ Spaay »Ryan Amesbury -Tim Wellert «Cole Andrews Defensively for the Ramblers, Spaay fourth and sixth touchdowns, recov• roughing-the-kicker penalty. had 11 tackles and Tim Wellert and •Dustin Moore 'Robert Wiltjer ered a fumble and contributed six Gibbons did findth e end zone early Paul Simeri had eight. tackles from his defensive end posi• in the game when he hauled in a pass Homecoming is the theme again this HONORABLE MENTION tion. from Amesbury and raced to the end week as the Ramblers host Elk Rapids •Mark Gaudard «Paul Simeri »Tim Follette «Ben Hausler His performance continued a trend zone for a 63-yard touchdown. That for their celebration, with a 1:30 p.m. that has developed with the Ramblers gave the Rambers a 12-point lead with kick-off. •Gregg Ordway 'Aaron Sulak

THIS SOUVENIR SECTION MADE POSSIBLE BY THESE BUSINESSES WEEK SIX- Boyne City 49 - Elk Rapids 0 STEVEN BAKER, STUDIO ONE THE Only 23 seconds into the game and the spotlight. Harbor Springs defeated East Jor• CPA HAIR DESIGN CITIZEN you had an idea of what the outcome Kyle Gibbons was on the receiv• dan Saturday afternoon 28-0 and 109 Water St. • Boyne City 105 Water St. • Boyne City might be. ing end of Ryan Amesbury's pass for come into the game with a 4-2 record. 112 South Park • Boyne City On its first play from scrimmage, a 42-yard touchdown and then he "They are big and physical," Hills 582-7211 582-6547 582-6761 Elk Rapids fumbled and Boyne City thrilled the crowd and took the wind said, and have one of the best pounced on the loose ball. A little out of Elk Rapids with a 80-yard kick- tailbacks in the conference. more than two minutes later the Ram• off return to start the second half. For "This will be a challenge," Hills STATE FARM blers were in the end zone and from the game Gibbons caught four passes said. INSURANCE PAT O'BRIEN that point on they never looked back for 101 yards. After the first few minutes, there 219 S. Lake St. • Boyne City Ben Hausler, who had a huge day RE/MAX of Boyne as they delighted a sun-baked home• were few challenges for the Ramblers 582-6829 coming crowd with an impressive 49- against East Jordan the week before, against Elk Rapids. (231)582-1567 0 win Saturday afternoon. had a 65-yard touchdown run, and for After taking a 7-0 lead early in the The win gave the Ramblers a per• the game rushed for 103 yards on 12 game, the Ramblers were pinned back fect 6-0 mark and more importantly carries. on their own one yard line to start their COUNTRY KORTHASEINSURANCE & earned them an automatic ticket into Cole Andrews carried the ball only second drive. No problem. On the NOW AND THEN post-season play. The last time Boyne five times for 56 yards, but he made second play of their drive, Hausler 211 Water St.'Boyne City City qualified for the playoffs was those carries count. He had touch• broke free for a 65-yard touchdown. FINANCIAL SERVICES 1996. down runs of four, one and three Late in the first quarter Gibbons 582-2355 1150 Boyne Ave. • Boyne City Saturday's performance was an• yards. scored the Ramblers' third touch• 582-6512 other impressive showing for the Dustin Moore led the Ramblers' down, hauling in a perfect pass from Ramblers. Their offense has been ground game with 109 yards on six Amesbury. CITY OF We're Proud Of You... dominating, and Saturday's effort was carries while Amesbury connected on That was all the scoring for the BOYNE CITY no different. five of seven passes for 145 yards and Ramblers until less than a minute re• 319 N. Lake St. • Boyne City The Ramblers scoted the first three one touchdown. mained in the first half when Andrews Ramblers Football Team & times they had the ball on their way Tim Wellert also had the kicking scored on a one-yard run. 582-6597 to a 28-0 half-time lead, then they put touch, splitting the uprights on seven Gibbons started the second half All Other Student Athletes! the game out of reach with two touch• extra point attempts. with his 80-yard kickoff return then A Great Big Thank You to the Coaches and Parents downs early in the third quarter. With their six victories in hand, the on the ensuing kickoff Elk Rapids CITIZENS ' "I'm real pleased with how we are Ramblers now turn their attention to fumbled and the Ramblers recovered. BANK playing," said head coach David , the tough part of their schedule. Fri• A few plays later Andrews scored on 120 N. Lake St.-Boyne City Hills. "We played mistake-free. We day they host Harbor Springs and then a three-yard run. made big plays early to get on top then they close out the regular season AarorrSulak scored the Ramblers' 582-3300 put them away quickly in the third against Charlevoix and St. Francis. final touchdown on an 11-yard run 100% Employee with quarter." with 9:06 left in the game. "Harbor Springs will be a really big Owned One major key to the Ramblers' game for us," Hills said. They are one Defensively, Paul Simeri had nine CHIPMAN PLUMBING greenpoints" success this season has been their of the better football teams we've tackles. Tim Follette had five and a & HEATING balance on offense. Saturday several seen all year This will be a chal• fumble recovery, and Amesbury and 664 State St. • Boyne City 1315 Boyne Ave. • Boyne City 582-6551 key players stepped forward to share lenge." Hausler each had an interception. OPEN7-11.DAILY MACIC 582-7151 HUE BOYNE CITY 2001 FOOTBALL SOUVENIR SECTION Page S

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WEEK SEVEN- Boyne City 49- Harbor Springs 20

With only two games remaining in The loss of Cosens "definitely hurt" on their next possession, but a Har• the regular season, the Boyne City Harbor, Hills said. "Sixty-eight per• bor fumble recovered by Sulak gave Ramblers stand on the brink of per• cent of their offense had gone through the Ramblers great field position. fection. him." They took advantage of it with Cole After routing Harbor Springs Fri• But even with Cosens in the of• Andrews capping off the short drive day night 49-20, two obstacles stand fense, Hills was confident his defense with a four-yard touchdown run. between Boyne City and a perfect 9- would take control of the game. Wellert's extra.point was good and 0 season and a Lake Michigan Con• "The game started out like a track with 1:22 left in the opening quarter ference title: Charlevoix and Traverse meet. With our team I'm not sure you the Ramblers were up 21-14. City St. Francis. want to do that. It was just a matter of On Harbor's next possession, the This Friday the Ramblers travel to time to see whose defense caught up defense caused another fumble and Charlevoix. Whenever the two teams first. this time Moore pounced on it for the meet, it's a big game, but this year "Our defense changed the tone of Ramblers. Again Boyne City took ad• "huge" is a better description. the game early." vantage of the miscue. Two long runs While Charlevoix has two losses ' Actually it took the defense only by Moore put the Ramblers on this season, they are perfect in the two plays to make its first impact on Harbor's 15-yard line, then Amesbury conference and tied with Boyne for the game. On its second play from connected with A.J. Spaay on a beau• the top spot. scrimmage, Harbor tried a screen tiful touchdown pass. Wellert's extra "This is a big game for everyone," pass. The pass, however, was ruled a point was good and the Ramblers led said Boyne City head coach David lateral and Aaron Sulak alertly picked 28-14. Hills. "It has been circled on the up the loose ball and ran it into the That was all the scoring until schedule since last year. It's a big end zone. It was the first of three Moore took another short pass from game for Charlevoix as well. It's a big fumble recoveries for Sulak. Amesbury and raced down the side- game in the conference. This late in With Tim Wellert's extra point, the line for a 69-yard touchdown. the season to have two teams meet Ramblers were up 7-0. Wellert's extra point gave the Ram• with an undefeated record will be Harbor Springs wasted little time blers a 35-14 lead with 7:47 remain• fun." tying the game, running the ensuing ing in the third quarter. Like the Ramblers, Charlevoix has kickoff back for a touchdown. The Ramblers struck again late in a well-balanced offensive team, led The track meet Hills described was the third quarter when Amesbury con• by quarterback Nate Teuscher. "They now turning into a 100-meter dash. nected with Spaay on a 16-yard touch• pass the ball well and run the ball Boyne wasted little time taking the down pass. Wellert's extra point was well," Hills said. "They are one of the lead back when Ryan Amesbury con• good. better balanced teams in the league. nected on a short pass to Dustin With less than a minute gone in the Fighting off two Harbor For our defense, it will be a chal• Moore who turned it into a 56-yard fourth period, the Ramblers found the lenge." touchdown. Wellert's extra point was end zone for the final time when Springs defenders, A.J. The Rambler defense faced another good and the Ramblers were up 14-7 Andrews scored on a five-yard run. Spaay hauled in a 15- challenge against Harbor Springs, and with 9:35 still remaining in the first Wellert connected on his 14th straight yard touchdown pass for the first few minutes of the game, quarter. extra point to give the Ramblers a 49- from quarterback Ryan it was severely tested. Then it started Harbor came right back, putting 14 lead. Amesbury. Above, the to take control. An injury to Dean together an impressive drive led by Harbor's final touchdown came late Rambler defense put Cosens, Harbor's sophomore running Cosens and scored with 5:37 left in in the game. back who showed why he's consid• the opening quarter. The extra point "The score surprised me," Hills the squeeze on ered one of best offensive players in was good and the game was tied at said. "Harbor is one of the best teams Harbor's offense after the conference, took a key cog out of 14. we've faced. Their kids are physical the first quarter. the team's offensive machine. The Ramblers were forced to punt and they are very well coached."

WEEK EIGHT- Boyne City 27 - Charlevoix 8 -It has been a^tory book season for sity. an early 7-0 lead when Ben Hausler the Boyne City Ramblers. Actually, jt was one year ago the scored and Tim Wellert kicked the ex• And if it was to have ended last Fri• Ramblers started their drive to per• tra point. day with the Ramblers' exciting 27-8 fection. St. Francis came to The Rayders came back and scored win over Charlevoix, it would have Brotherston Field with playoff hopes with 1:58 remaining in the first quar• had a very happy conclusion. while the Ramblers were fighting for ter. The conversion was no good al• But the season is far from over, and respect. They earned it with a con• lowing the Ramblers to hang on to a the rewards get even sweeter as the vincing victory. slim lead. challenges become greater. This year, the roles are reversed. St. And that was all the scoring until Right now, the Ramblers stand on Francis is the underdog. It is 5-3 on the third quarter. the brink of greatness. They are 8-0 the season and 4-1 in the conference. The Ramblers took the kick off to and just one victory away from a per• The Ramblers are 8-0 and 5-0 in the start the third quarter and were mov• fect season. They travel to St. Francis conference and with their win Friday ing impressively down the field until Saturday evening to meet that chal• night against Charlevoix, secured at a fumble halted their progress inside lenge. least a share of the conference title. the Charlevoix 30-yard line. The "We knew we had the potential to They can win it outright with a win Rayders immediately coughed up the be good," said Boyne City head coach Saturday. ball and the Ramblers took over on David Hills. "The kids had done a lot But it won't be easy. Charlevoix's 26. A few plays later of work in the off season to prepare St. Francis has a "very good run• quarterback Ryan Amesbury swept themselves to be successful. ning attack, a solid offensive line and around the right end and scored from "We just went into the season tak• an aggressive defense," Hills said. "I six yards out. With Wellert's extra ing one game at a time. Looking back, think they are playing at a higher level point, Boyne was up 14-6 with 8:01 it looks a lot easier than it Was. I knew now. They are vastly improved. They remaining in the third. the kids could be successful and win. are a young team getting much, much Just when it looked like Boyne I just didn't know how many." better." might seize control of the game, Char- If they walk off the field with a vic• At Charlevoix, the conditions were levoix started marching down the tory Saturday evening, the 2001 Ram• less than ideal but in Hills' opinion field on its next drive. While battling blers will march into the record books they were not a factor in the outcome. the offensive firepower of Char• as one of the best teams in school his• Turnovers were. Charlevoix had four levoix, the Ramblers also had to deal tory. Before 1996, it had been 25 years and the Ramblers two. "They con• with the loss of Aaron Sulak, who suf• since a Boyne City team had gone un• trolled the time of possession, but just fered a neck injury and had to be taken defeated. Now five years later, the weren't putting points up," Hills said. by ambulance to Charlevoix Area Ramblers are knocking on the door "They made costly turnovers. I think Hospital, where he was treated and once again. that was the difference in the game." released. He is expected to play The final obstacle for the Ramblers Charlevoix also surprised the Ram• against St. Francis. in that 1996 season was St. Francis, a blers with its three-man defensive After the delay, Charlevoix contjp- school with a proud football tradition front. "They were set on taking away ued its drive to the end zone and had that had not lost a Lake Michigan our big plays," Hills said. "Basically a first and goal when the Rambler Conference game in many years. they were taking away our perimeter defense said "no more." It held and The Ramblers won that game and game and passing game. That's why Boyne took over on their own two. went on to win one playoff game be• we ran the ball inside as much as we The Ramblers joy was short-lived, fore losing to Iron Mountain in the did." however. dome at Northern Michigan Univer• The Ramblers staked themselves to On the first play of the drive, Hausler was tackled in the end zone for a safety. On the same play Boyne was flagged for a personal foul which was assessed on the kickoff. So in• stead of kicking from the 20 Boyne kicked from the 10. Ryan Amesbury shook off a Charlevoix tackier as he broke free for a big gain early in Momentum seemed to be back on the fourth quarter. Amesbury had 116 yards rushing and scored one touchdown.. the side of the Rayders. But again the Rambler defense handoff from Amesbury and went the Hausler rushed 22 times for 103 tory) over the weekend," Hills said. would have none of it. It held Char• final 14 yards for the score. The Ram• yards and two touchdowns. Dustin "(Monday) is the day to get back to levoix and gave the ball back to the blers went for the two-point conver• Moore rushed four times for 63 yards basics and start to refocus on what is offense, which took full advantage of sion, but failed. and was on the receiving end of ahead of us. It is a tremendous chal• the opportunity. Hills had high praise for Amesbury Amesbury's one completion. lenge. The Ramblers moved quickly and Hausler who, he said, played "tre• Defensively, Paul Simeri led the "We still have goals we have not down field and capped off the drive mendously well." Amesbury rushed team with 12 tackles. A.J. Spaay had attained. We're not real concerned whenCole Andrews scored on a five- seven times for 116 yards and one nine while Wellert, Moore and with the next season (playoffs). We yard run. With Wellert's extra point, touchdown. He connected on one of Hausler each had eight. need to finish this one first" the Ramblers were up 21-8. two passes for 35 yards. "We enjoyed it (the Charievoix vic• Boyne's defense shut down Char• levoix on its next drive and took over near midfield When the Rayders' fake After rushing for 103 yards and scoring two touchdowns EXTRA COPIES OF THE "2001 - A SEASON TO REMEMBER" ARE AVAILABLE again* Charlevoix, Ben Hausler shares his thoughts punt failed. with a television reporter. A few plays later, Hausler took a AT THE CmZEN-JoURNAL OFFICE AT 112 S. PARK STREET, BoYNE ClTY.

V Page 6 BOYNE CITY 2001 FOOTBALL SOUVENIR SECTION PERFEC2001 A SEASON TO REMEMBER WEEK MINE - Boyne City 21 - St. Francis 20

raced 46 yards to the end zone. Tim As family, friends and fans gath• early in the season and it played with• Wei lert's extra point was good and the ered on the field Saturday night after out its top running back. Rambl.ers led 7-0 with 4:35 remain• Boyne City's exciting 21-20 victory "We will be tested," Hills said. ing in the first quarter. over Traverse City St. Francis, play• Kickoff Friday is. 7:30 p.m. Tick• On St. Francis' next possession, AJ ers were signing their names to a huge ets for the game are $4. Since it is a Spaay intercepted a Glads' pass near banner that was unfurled on the top playoff game, Boyne athletic passes row of the Ramblers' section at will not be accepted. midfield. On the next play Amesbury Thirlby Field as the final seconds dropped back to pass and hit Kyle ticked off the clock. WHILE THERE was nothing but Gibbons with a 48-yard touchdown. Wellert's extra point gave the Ram• The banner read: "Congratulations a feeling of success and achievement blers a 14-0 lead. Ramblers!! Conference Champs!! 9- on the field after the final gun had The Ramblers' final touchdown 0." sounded Saturday night, the fans, came with 58 seconds remaining in Those few words sum up as suc• players and coaches were stretched to the half when Andrews scored on a cinctly as any the success of the 2001 their emotional limits. five-yard run. Wellert's extra point Boyne City Ramblers. The Ramblers jumped out to a 14- was good. He's now connected on And the players were not just sign• 0 lead in the first quarter, saw St. more than 20 in a row. ing their name on a banner, but in a Francis cut it to 14-7 in the second "It's great," Hills said of the win. way'they were signing their names quarter, then the Ramblers scored "I said going in 'just win.' I was very into the history books. with less than a minute left in the half pleased with how our team played." Few other Rambler teams can boast to build a 21 -7 lead. Boyne City fans Hills said several factors were the success of this year's squad. And were feeling confident the Ramblers working against the Ramblers. They the season isn't even over. Who had control of this game. knows what lies ahead. The second half, though, was St. were coming off an emotional win over Charlevoix, they were playing The second season starts Friday for Francis at its best. The Glads chewed on Saturday night at a strange stadium Boyne City when they host up nearly 10 minutes of the third quar• Roscommon in the opening round of ter on a long scoring drive. Then with and their opponent was fighting for a the high school playoffs. As long as little more than six minutes to go, St. playoff spot and a share of the con• they win, the Ramblers won't have Francis scored again. Down by only ference championship. to travel far. They could host as many a point, a bad snap on the extra point St. Francis "played well," Hills as three games. forced St. Francis to go tor two. It said. "They had a real smart game plan in the second half to just grind Roscommon enters the playoffs failed. with a 6-3 record. "They are tough," Boyne clung to a one-point lead. out the clock and keep our offense off said Boyne City head coach David That was enough. With their backs the field. They found out very early Hills. "They run a veer offense. They against the wall and momentum our offense was difficult to stop." have a big offensive line and a big clearly on the side of St. Francis, the While St. Francis learned about the defensive line. They are playing some Ramblers showed the determination Ramblers" offense, Hills learned The St. Francis defense had a hard time keeping up with Boyne City's Cole Andrews good football right now." and drive it takes to be champions. something about his team. With their large margins of victory this season, who scored two touchdowns and rushed for 133 yards on 16 carries. Roscommon and the Ramblers had The Rambler defense stiffened and Hills wondered how his team would pleased with how our team played." on nine carries and Amesbury was 3 tion. Duslin Moore had 10 tackles and one common opponent this season: the offense moved the ball when it had The Ramblers were led on offense of 6 for 105 yards and one touchdown. snatched his ninth interception of the Kalkaska. The Ramblers defeated the to, picking up two key first downs to react in a tight game. * Defensively, A.J. Spaay had a tre• year. Paul Simeri had 10 tackles and Blazers, Roscommon lost. Hills said allow it to run out the clock. He was impressed by what he saw. by Andrews who scored two touch• mendous game. leading the team with Tim Follette had nine tackles, includ• that is no indication of what to ex• Boyne scored its first touchdown 'They were cool-headed, didn't panic downs and rushed for 133 yards on 17 tackles. He also had one intercep• ing two huge quarterback sacks. pect from Roscommon. The loss was when Cole Andrews broke free and and didn't over react.I was very 16 carries. Ben Hausler had 46 yards

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WEEK TEN - Boyne City 25 - Roscommon 20 Brotherston Field was not a place The Rambler defense answered Ramblers must beat Benzie Central. Ramblers' second touchdown. for the meek on Friday night. the challenge and Boyne City earned Boyne and Benzie met the third Late in the first half he connected First there was the weather. Sim• a 25-20 victory in the first round of game of the season, an impressive with Cole Andrews on a 39-yard ply put, the conditions were miser• the high school playoffs. 35-0 Boyne City win. That was many touchdown pass and in the third able, particularly in the first half. "It was a miserable cold and wet weeks ago and Benzie has not lost quarter he hooked up again with Wind, rain, snow, and sleet pelted the night," Hills said. "I was happy we since. It defeated Standish-Sterling Andrews. This time it was a 49-yard players, spectators and field. got out of it. last Friday 28-12 to earn a berth in touchdown pass. At hal f ti me of the game there was "I thought we played pretty well the district finals with the Ramblers. For the night, Amesbury con• little talk about strategy in the locker given the conditions. I thought it "They are a young team and have nected on 6 of 8 passes for 122 yards. room. Much of the time was spent would affect our passing game, but improved tremendously," Hills said He also led the team with nine tack• changing clothes. "One of the things we passed the ball well. Our running of Benzie Central. The coaches les. we told the kids was to bring extra game at times was not where it "have a better handle on what their "Ryan did everything," Hills said. clothes," said Boyne City head coach should be, but all in all I'm pleased kids can and can't do. They are play• "He was everywhere." The Boyne City Ramblers received a warm and David Hills. with how our kids played." ing at a high level. This is going to The Ramblers led 13-0 after the By the end of the game, rather than The win put the 2001 Ramblers on be a real good test for both teams." first quarter, 19-6 at the half, then enthusiastic greeting on a cold, wet, snowy and windy worrying about bumps and bruises, the brink of moving into territory no No one played at a higher level midway through the third period Brotherston Field. coaches and players were more wor• other Boyne City team has travelled. Friday night than Ryan Amesbury, scored again to take a 25-6 lead and ried about hypothermia. They now have 10 wins, the third who was celebrating his 18th birth• seemed to be in position to take con• Roscommon had to go 98 yards for In addition to his punting and kick- Then there was the game. The fi• team in school history to reach that day. He scored the Ramblers' first trol of the game. a score. off duties, Moore had his 10th inter• nal minutes were tense. After lead• feat. The other two were the 1971 touchdown on a four-yard run with Roscommon was not to be denied. The visitors wouldn't make it. ception of the season and had six ing throughout, Boyne City had to team and the 1996 team. A win Fri• 5:15 remaining in the first quarter. It cut the lead to 25-20 and had the They turned the ball over on downs tackles. Tim Wellert contributed six. reign in a Roscommon offense that day will put this year's team in the Less than a minute later, he inter• ball with just less than five minutes with less than a minute remaining. Ben Hausler ran the ball 12 times had momentum on its side in the fi• record books. cepted a Roscommon pass and ran remaining in the game. Thanks to a Two snaps later and the Ramblers for 55 yards. Andrews ran for 55 nal stages of the game. To reach that lofty plateau, the 46 yards into the end zone for the perfect Dustin Moore punt, had the victory. yards on six carries.

PACING the sidelines TEACHING

e walks the sidelines quietly. There's a look of intensity, but "Football has afforded me many opportunities," Hills said. Top among rarely does he raise his voice. them was an education. He earned a degree in business administration, but Watching Boyne City head football coach David Hills, who in in his final year of school he started to coach and decided that was the route Hhis second year at the helm has led the Ramblers to an undefeated he wanted to take. So he immediately returned to school and earned a 9-0" season and the Lake Michigan Conference title, you see a coach with a teaching certificate in social studies. steady hand on the rudder of his team! He is calm, yet exudes confidence. Hills said there are "intrinsic rewards" in coaching - teaching kids, Hills calls himself a "fanatic teacher." observing them in a setting like football - and he likes being around young "I'm out there teaching kids. I don't think yelling at a kid is necessary to people. teach. I don't think yelling and screaming is the best way to teach kids to He coached two years in Marquette, and five years in Alpena, the last learn skills and lessons. two as high school varsity coach before coming to Boyne City. Alpena was "I coach the way the coaches I played for who had the biggest impact on conference co-champs his final year and his team won an honorable me coached. I don't think the coach who yelled and screamed at me taught mention al.l-state academic honor. me much. But even though he was enjoying success, Hills was looking for another "I have a hard time with coaches who berate kids. Kids know first when opportunity. "I was looking for. a better place to raise my kids," he said. they make a mistake. You have to let them work it out themselves." Hills and his wifeTricia, a teacher in Gaylord, are the parents of 4-year-old In only his second year at Boyne City, head coach David Don't let the calm exterior fool you, however. He is intense. And if there Abigail and 6-month-old Ethan. Hills led the Ramblers to Its best season ever. is a lesson to be taught, he will work on the player "until they get it." "This size school (Boyne City) is the perfect size school for kids." Football has been a big part of Hills' life. He was a standout high school So when Boyne City's head coaching job opened along with a teaching linebacker and fullback for Grand Ledge and went to Northern Michigan position, Hills applied and when offered, accepted the job. 'This success we are having," he said, "is the result of many peoples' University on a football scholarship. He also was a standout hurdler in high His first year the Ramblers finished the season on a high note with a win efforts. We have a tremendous coaching staff that works hours and hours. school. over St. Francis, setting the stage for this year's outstanding season. And the kids have reacted extremely well." BOYNE CITY 2001 FOOTBALL SOUVENIR SECTION Page 7

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WEEK ELEVEN- Boyne City 35 - Roscommon 15

In big games, you need to make big "It feels awesome," said senior A.J. nected on 70 percent of his passes. alty. With Wellert's extra point, the w V plays. Spaay, who caught six passes and had "He has really played well down Ramblers took the lead 14 -7 and they The Boyne City offense had its six tackles to go along with an inter• the stretch. The farther you go it's would never relinquish it. share in the Ramblers' 35-15 win Fri• ception and fumble recovery. "Wow. more and more important to have a Benzie, however, came within day night over Benzie Central, but the It's unbelievable." passing game. We are real pleased inches of tying the game midway biggest plays belonged to the defense. And the glorious ride continues for with his performance and the way he through the second quarter when it With the Ramblers leading 14-7, the 2001 Ramblers when they host has played." marched down to the three-yard line Benzie Central was knocking on the Muskegon Oakridge at 2 p.m. Satur• Andrews was the star among stars and had the ball first and goal. door with a first down at Boyne City's day. in the offensive backfield for the As impressive as the goal line three. As effectively as Benzie had "This is exactly what you expect at Ramblers, rushing nine times for 120 stand, was the way the offense moved moved the ball down field, it looked this point in the season," Hills said. yards. But of the nine times he the ball from so deep in its own terri• inevitable a touchdown was just a 'This is the best football team we've touched the ball, four of those he tory. The Ramblers tried unsuccess• play or two away. faced all year. With only eight teams didn't stop until he was in the end fully to run the ball and then, faced The Rambler defense however, left you are pretty well guaranteed the zone. He had scoring runs of 15, 32, with a third down, Amesbury dropped would not give an inch. Okay, maybe teams are good. They are playing at 2 and 11 yards. deep into his own end zone and con• an inch or two but not much more. an extremely high level." "He has been playing well the last nected with Kyle Gibbons for a first Four times Benzie tried, four times Muskegon Oakridge boasts a 9-2 few weeks," Hills said. "Cole has down. the Ramblers closed the door. record and defeated Shelby 58-25 in been doing a nice job of picking his The Ramblers were eventually "It was huge," said Boyne City the district final. The team is coached spot. He has a real nose for the end stopped, but a great punt by Moore head coach David Hills of the Ram• by Jack Sugars, who, according to zone." and good coverage took the field ad• blers' goal-line stand. "It was just a Hills, is a legend in the Michigan high This was the second meeting be• vantage away from Benzie. great defensive stand." school coaching ranks. Oakridge's tween Boyne and Benzie Central this "That took a lot of steam out of Great is not a word that will be lim• only losses came against Orchard season, and everyone knew the Ram• them," Hills said. ited to just the goal-line stand. It's a View and Montague. blers would encounter a Benzie team More steam slipped away from word that can be used to describe the "They are a big and physical foot• far different than the one they de• Benzie on Boyne's first drive of the

2001 Ramblers. They are rewriting ball team," Hills said. "They line up feated 35-6 the third week of the sear second half. Unlike the past two the Boyne City record book. They are and come right at you. They have son. games when the Ramblers had built the first team to win 11 games. They thrown the ball twice the last two On its first drive of the game, Ben• a comfortable lead in the first half, are the first to win two playoff games. games. They have a quarterback who zie served notice to the Ramblers that then hung on for the win, they came After hauling in one of hissix catches, A.J. Spaay runs They are the first team to win a dis• can run and a fullback who knocks they had a game on their hands. Ben• out of the locker room inspired. over one Benzie defender and eludes another. trict championship. people down on every play. They play zie took the opening kickoff and "It was nothing I said. We were a In short, it has been a season to re• smash-mouth football." marched down the field on a 65-yard little more prepared. A little more fo• It securely found a home on the nal touchdown on an 11-yard run. member. A season of success. The Ramblers, on the other hand, scoring drive. With the extra point. cused. We knew we had to go out and Ramblers' next drive, when they took Wellert kicked his fifth straight extra After the game, the Ramblers gath• rely on speed and their passing game. Benzie was up 7-0 with 7:47 remain• win, not hang on," Hills said. advantage of a Benzie fumble and point to give Boyne its 35-15 win. ered at mid-field to receive the Dis• Both were on display against Benzie ing in the first quarter The Ramblers started their drive at made the visitors pay. Amesbury con• For the game, the Rambler offense trict trophy, presented to them by Central. The Ramblers quickly tied it up. their own 39 and marched the ball nected with Moore on a beautiful 61- gained 470 yards. In addition to school superintendent Jim Cooper Quarterback Ryan Amesbury was with Andrews scoring his first touch• down the field. Andrews went the fi• yard touchdown pass and Wellert Amesbury and Andrews' numbers, and Boyne City School Board presi• nearly perfect and Cole Andrews had down on a 15-yard run. Tim Wellert's nal two yards, but a good part of the kicked the extra point to give Boyne Grice had 13 carries for 85 yards, dent Ed Vondra. a game young football players only extra point was good and the game work was done by Chris Grice who a 28-7 lead with 5:20 left in the third Moore had 81 yards receiving, Spaay Then they gathered for pictures. "It dream about. was tied 7-7 with 5:35 remaining in ran the ball effectively up the middle. quarter. caught six pass for 78 yards and Kyle felt like we were at a wedding," Hills Amesbury connected on 13 of 16 the first quarter. Grice was filling in for stalling full• Benzie put a little fear into the Gibbons caught four passes for 52 said regarding all the people taking passes for 213 yards and one touch• That's the way the score remained back Ben Hausler who had to leave Ramblers and the more than 2.000 yards. pictures. "We stayed out and enjoyed down - a picture-perfect pass to until early in the second quarter. the game in the first half with a knee fans at Brotherston Field, when it Defensively, Spaay had nine tack• it. It's another of those things than can Dustin Moore for a 61-yard TD. Again it was Andrews breaking free injury. scored on a 93-yard run with 8:51 re• les, one interception and a fumble re• never be taken away. It will be spe• "He passes the ball extremely and scoring on a 32-yard run. That "The opening drive in the second maining in the game. The two-point covery; Paul Simeri had 10 tackles; cial forever. It is just a great thing for well," Hills said. "He's fantastic. A play came right after Dustin Moore's half was very important," Hills said. conversion was good to cut Boyne Amesbury had eight; Aaron Sulak had " our program, our school and commu• super kid. He works extremely hard." 39-yard touchdown run was called "That got the momentum going our City's lead to 28-15. seven; and Dusty Marquardt had five nity." For the season, Amesbury has con• back because of a Boyne City pen• way." Andrews scored the Ramblers' fi• and a fumble recovery.

WEEK TWELVE- Boyne City 35 - Muskegon Oakridge 28

Wow. Does it get any better than cess is how they have blended to• The Ramblers took the lead with this? It could, but for now just savor gether as individuals to become a just over three minutes remaining in the accomplishment. team. There's been nothing magical the first quarter when fullback Chris Boyne City football has never seen about it, it just worked out that way. Grice scored on a one-yard plunge anything like this. The Ramblers are "We just came together as ateam," and Wellert kicked the extra point. 12-0. They are conference champi• said Ryan Amesbury, who along with The Ramblers' scoring drive covered ons, district champions, regional Tim Wellert and A.J. Spaay are team 65 yards. champions. captains. "I don't know why. We be• It didn't take Oakridge long to tie And their victory Saturday against came a good team. We just clicked." the game. At 1:23 of the first quarter, Muskegon Oakridge may go down as "I see us as a big group of broth• Kelsch broke free up the middle and one of the most exciting in school his• ers," Wellert said. "We look out for ran almost untouched 75 yards to the tory. It took two overtimes against a each other. We support each other end zone. With the extra point, the talented Muskegon Oakridge team for through everything we do. Our goal game was tied 7-7. the Ramblers to secure a 35-28 vic• this year was not to have a grade bar• Oakridge then tried an onside kick tory on a cool, windy and gray after• rier. We worked hard to pull every• and recovered the ball at Boyne City's noon at Brotherston Field. thing together." 33-yard line. The Ramblers snuffed At the end, tears of joy flowed for "I knew we were going to be okay, out that scoring opportunity when the Rambler players and their fans. but I didn't think we would be this Mark Gaudard recovered a fumble at For Oakridge, the tears were of pain good," said Spaay, who might have midfield, caused when Wellert sacked and sorrow. played his best game of the year. "We Oakridge quarterback David Huck. As the pressure mounted, the Boyne City cheerleaders just sat and watched the In a game as close and as well just take it week by week." The Ramblers regained the lead Ramblers pull out an amazing overtime win over Muskegon Oakridge. played as this one, no team deserves The strategy has paid big dividends. with just over five minutes remain• to lose. The Ramblers, though, earned With their win Saturday, the Ram• ing in the second quarter on a play field goal. Suddenly the spotlight was In the second overtime, Boyne had Wellert had 12 tackles while Gaudard the victory. They took Oakridge's best blers were able to check off the final showing Amesbury at his finest. Fac• shining very brightly on Wellert, who the ball first and scored on its first had four tackles and one fumble re• and did better. goal they set prior to the start of the ing a heavy rush from Oakridge, has connected on 47 of 56 extra points play when Amesbury found Moore. covery. In addition to his game-end• Awesome, an overused word these season. Amesbury was scrambling out of the this year but has not attempted a field Wellert again connected on the extra ing fumble recovery, Amesbury had days, best describes the mountaintop Now it's time to set new goals. pocket and looked like he might run goal since his sophomore year. point. three tackles. the Ramblers now peer down from. In the 24 hours after the Ramblers' when he stopped and fired a strike to With the excitement build• While Boyne shut down They are among the elite in the state. victory, Hills spent a lot of time on Dustin Moore who was open behind ing, Wellert seemed calm. He Oakridge's running game, the Ram• The Pontiac Silverdome, which must the phone. There were many con• the secondary. Moore grabbed the stayed out on the field alone blers also had trouble moving on the have seemed like a million miles gratulatory calls. Many radio and tele• pass and raced to the end zone. The while he waited through two ground. Grice had 63 yards on 19 car• away when practice began early in vision stations and newspapers were play covered 76 yards. Wellert's ex• timeouts. "I was in such a ries and Cole Andrews rushed for 48 August, is now just a victory at Ferris also calling. tra point was good and the Ramblers zone, I was so calm that mo• yards on 13 carries. State away. "A lot of people did not believe we led 14-7. ment. The first thing I said af• "They had a great line and great Incredible. That was the feeling were as good as we are. This game That's the way the scored stayed ter the game was 'I would linebackers," Hills said. "That'swhy every Rambler fan had after Ryan was a test to see where we rank in the until the 7:14 mark of the third quar• have made it.'" I say it's so important to pass to win Amesbury recovered Oakridge's state. It opened people's eyes around ter when Amesbury connected with He didn't get the chance be• these games." fumble in the second overtime to se• the state." Kyle Gibbons on a 21-yard touch• cause of a muffed hold. Amesbury connected on 10 of 14 cure the Ramblers'win. All the attention made Hills a bit down pass. A little luck was involved In the overtime, each team passes for 190 yards and four touch• Unbelievable. In the seconds after uncomfortable. "I'm just a football as an Oakridge defender tipped the is given the ball at the 10-yard downs. He also had two intercep• the Ramblers had won, several of the coach," he said. ball and Gibbons, who was standing line and has four plays to tions. Moore made the most of his Ramblers fell to the ground. Ex• A very good one at that. in the end zone, was there to haul it score. The Ramblers won the Players were emotionally and two catches - both touchdowns. hausted physically maybe, but emo• The key to the game, Hills said, was in. Wellert's extra point was good to coin toss at the start of over• physically exhausted after the Spaay caught four passes for 57 yards tionally for sure. This was a struggle turnovers. The Ramblers had two in• give the Ramblers a 21-7 lead. time and elected to defend and one touchdown and Gibbons win. of two very good teams, coached by terceptions while Oakridge had three Back came Oakridge, however. It first. Oakridge scored and caught two for 39 yards and one two very good coaching staffs, who fumbles. scored late in thethird quarter and tied kicked the extra point. Then touchdown. gave it everything they had. You can't "We had key turnovers that allowed the game with just under 10 minutes it was the Ramblers turn. Amesbury The rest of the story you already "This is great, a dream season for expect any more from a team than to them to get back in the game. They remaining. found Spaay in the end zone. NoW the know. us," Hills said. give it their best. The Ramblers cer• had a couple to keep them from get• As the minutes ticked away, the ten• pressure was on Wellert again. No "Our defense played a tremendous "The feelings after the game are tainly did, and they rewarded them• ting a lead." sion started to mount. The Ramblers problem, he split the uprights to tie football game," Hills said. "We forced indescribable. It's the third greatest selves, their school and their commu• The biggest fumble, of course, was had a drive going late in the game the game. * them into passing. They rolled over feeling of my life. It is-an amazing nity with a win so sweet it's hard to the last play of the game when half• which was stalled by an interception. "I didn't think about it too much," previous teams with the run. We did experience." ask for any more. back Bobby Kelsch coughed up the The defense held, however, and after Wellert said of the extra point. "I just a lot of things to take the run away Wellert probably summed it tip best from them and force them into pass• The stars of the game were many, bail after being hit by Tim Follette. a poor punt the Ramblers had the ball didn't realize how important it was. for his team, "Actually, I don't think ing." but together there is just one -r team. Leading up to that final play was inside Oakridge's 40-yard line. We never played an overtime game. it has hit me. It probably won't until That's the feeling you get talking to enough suspense and excitement for They moved down to the 16 and po• At that point it didn't register how Spaay led the Ramblers on defense I'm 30 and have my own kids. these Ramblers. The key to their suc• a whole season. sitioned themselves for a last-second important it was." with 17 tackles and one interception. "I've never even dreamed of it." Page 8 BOYNE CITY 2001 FOOTBALL SOUVENIR SECTION S

2001 — A SEASON TO REMEMBER

The 2001 Boyne City Rambler football team: conference champions, district champions and regional champions.

We're proud of you... From family and friends Brenton, We are so proud of you #51, Paul Simeri Great season Cole! What a great season. We're so proud of you and the team. Love, Dad, Mom, Gina & Nick Thanks for the ride #28. Knock someone down & run for daylight! Love, Mom & Dad Congratulations! Xeil Peinberton, #75 & David Austin, #26 Love, Mom, Dad, Jeremy & Lauren Geary, We are so proud of the both of you!! Looking forward to next year! Hard work and determination have paid off. Good luck in your next 3 Love, Mom, Dad & Kelly Ryan, #8 seasons of Boyne Football. You always believed this could happen and now it has. You have shown Love, Mom, Dad & Nissa finthony Denike, #1 great leadership and we couldn't be prouder of you. Keep these memo• You'll always be #1 with us. ries with you forever. Beau, #9 Mom, Frank & Allison We love you - Mom, Dad & Stacy To a great son: We are proud of you for hanging in there. Great job. Love, Mom & Dad Tim, #10 Mark, Congratulations on all that was accomplished on your "Field of Dreams." Congratulations on a great season. We're proud of you. Boyne Tough! We are so proud of you!!! Love, Mom. Dad, Ann & Paul To Dustin Moore, #2 Love, Mom, Dad & Susie Your hard work and endless effort to be the best you can be and never Congratulations Guys! giving up - it showed. I love to see you run and jump so high. You're #15, Ben Marty & Connie Moody and the Girls my hero! Thanks for the memories. Congratulations Dustin! All the We are so proud of you and your contributions to this historic football best, season. Great athlete, great student, and great son! Congratulations Ryan! Your biggest fan - Much love, Mom We love, you, Mom & Dad Super job on a super season. Don Peters, #33 We're so proud of you both. A fantastic year for you and us, too. We Love, Grandpa and Family Congratulations on your terrific season. All of you have shown true love you. sportsmanship. You have also shown everyone what dedication and JonKu, #50 & MartKu, #99 Aaron. #5 teamwork can accomplish. We are so very proud of you. Mom, Bill, Erin, Collin, Sean & Eric I'm so proud of you. For all your hard work, and dedication in everything - Henry, Bou, Tabitha, Rocky & Jessica you do. Matt ChaoDius, #73 Love ya - Mom Zach, #13 Congratulations on your awesome attitude, which has brought you success in great friendships and the opportunity to play for the mighty For Robert Wilder, #79 Center Through our nation's profound sadness you gave us a reason to Love, Honey Ramblers! We are so proud. Congratulations on a great season! Love, Mom, Dave, Austin, Evan & Granny celebrate, to stand up and cheer. With your honor, courage, undeniable determination and above all your heart, you made us so very proud. Bobby Courtright, #66 With love always, Jordan, #gi Great job. We are so proud of you. Congratulations! Your mother, father and sister Love, Mom & Dad We're so proud of you. Great job on the scout team! Love, Dad, Diane, Charlie, Trever & Blake Gregg. #58 Setii, Chris Grice, #44 Cherish the memories! We are proud of you. Way to "Wrong arm the trap!" Good job down in the trenches. We are so proud of you and couldn't love you more. Congratulations! Love, Mom & Dad Love, Mom & Dad Love, Dad, Mom, Bill & Kevin Tylor - #12, Reed - #20, Kyle - #21, Nate - #23, Carl - #32, luke - #47, Darrell, Zach, #13 Dusty - #55, Kurt - #61, Trevor - #68, Tim - #69, Mike - #74 & Jordan - #84 My inspiration, my MVP, my Rudy, my hero Congratulations to you and your team on a great season. The memories Congratulations! Great season. We didn't want anyone left out. Love and Admiration, Mom you make today will last a lifetime! Carters Food Center Love, Dad, Mom & Mallory Hick Simeri, lac, #77 Great job H20 boy! Great year Ben, #15. We are so proud of you. The 2001 Ramblers have We're proud of you for your hard work and determination. Love, Dad, Mom, Gina & Paul something to be proud of. Love, Mom, Dad, Taylor & Stevie Grandpa & Grandma Hausler

WEEK THIRTEEN - Lumen Christi 46 - Boyne City 0

It was a glorious November day, came away with all their goals ery by the Titans set an ominous tone. rushed for 62 yards on 10 carries, fol• "I thought our kids were tough the but I don't think any of us expected much more like September football achieved, and even exceeded — no Still, said Hills, "I felt confident we lowed by Dustin Moore with 47 yards whole game. They continued to play the turnout that was there. Our weather if there ever was such a thing. small feat, indeed. "It's one of those could score." on five carries. Defensively, Moore at a high level, and continued to give fanbase outnumbered Jackson's Bright clear sunlight, crisp autumn things where you set goals," said After the Titans scored their sec• had 10 tackles; Tim Wellert and A.J. a great effort. Unfortunately wc made fanbase. It was an amazing sight." air, miles of blue sky. Legions of fans, Boyne City head coach David Hills. ond touchdown on their second drive, Spaay had nine tackles apiece, and some mistakes, and were unable to The team, Hills added, is grateful bearing either gold and green or red "You always set some you know you "our offense started to slow down," Amesbury had eight tackles and a put points on the board, but I think to the community for their backing. and blue, poured into the stadium at can attain, and then some that are Hills said. "It was about midway fumble recovery. Tim Follette also the score is a little misleading as to "The Boyne football family would Ferris State University, ready to root more lofty. Amazingly, these kids through the second quarter when I had one fumble recovery. the true level of competition in the like to thank Boyne City for it's tre• their respective teams on to victory. attained all their goals." realized we had our backs up against After a season packed with one game." mendous support and encouragement But the glbry of the day would soon Still, going into the semi-final the wall." highlight after another, Saturday's While the players were disap• throughout the year," said Hills. take a turn for Boyne City's golden match-up with Jackson Lumen The Ramblers never were able to game was decidedly short of high• pointed at the outcome of the game, And, he said, "what the kids were boys — after a season of savoring the Christi, the glimmer of hope at ex• recover from the relentless onslaught lights for Boyne City. Unable to main• said Hills, they were able to put things able to do for the school and commu• thrill of victory, the Ramblers were, ceeding just one more expectation of what is Titan football, as Lumen tain a dri ve to its conclusion, the Ram• in perspective. "To get in that posi• nity is immeasurable. There've been given a hard lesson in the agony of was tantalizing. "[The Ramblers] Christi continued to rack up paints on blers found themselves Struggling to tion, one game away from the state some negative things for the last year defeat. Facing football powerhouse have been playing with a tremendous the board while Boyne City struggled hold back a seemingly unstoppable finals, you work and dream of being or two, and these kids were able to and defending Division 5 state cham• amount of confidence," said Hills. to make a successful drive. "They're Titan offense. Unable to capitalize on in those positions. The kids were dis• take the focus off of that and bring pions Jackson Lumen Christi, the "We knew going in we'd have to play a great football team," Hills said sim• the few breaks that came their way, appointed, but you look back on the people back together. That is very Ramblers found themselves outnum• a near-perfect game to give ourselves ply- including a fumble recovery on the year and quickly put things back in gratifying for me as a coach arid for bered arid dutmuscled, carrying their a chance." "They have both size and speed on Titans one-yard line late in the game perspective. thesekids." perfect, history-making season to a From the get-go, though, things both sides of the ball. They have the which ended in the Rambler's fum• "They're tremendous kids and they If there's one thing the Ramblers painful 46-0 conclusion in the state didn't look too good for Boyne City. advantage of having large numbers. bling for a Lumen Christi recovery, worked very hard," said Hills. demonstrated this season, it's the semi-finals. "We became concerned on the [Ti• They only have one kid playing on Boyne instead found itself struggling "They're very deserving of all the value of teamwork, and yes, the heart For the Ramblers, though, the trip tans'] opening drive," Hills "said. both sides of the ball. There's a rea• to minimize the opportunities it gave accolades they received." and soul of a real, honest-to-goodness to the semi-finals was just the icing 'They took the ball and drove right son they're the defending state away. The community, as it turns out, was football team. on the cake in a season of achieve• down the field. We were concerned champs." Ultimately, the battle was a losing behind them all the way. More than And though the season didn't end ments beyond that which they'd even because we'd made the adjustments Rambler quarterback Ryan one — but that doesn't mean they 1,000 turned out on Saturday in Big as many dreamed it might, the team dared to dream. to stop exactly what they did, and we Amesbury was six for .12, for a total didn't play with heart. Rapids to show their support. was, in the end, intact. This year^ at Boyne City had not even been were unable to slow them down." of 103 yards, below his season aver• "These are competitive kids who "'It was amazing looking into the least, the Ramblers will have to settle picked to win its own conference, After blocking the extra point, the age of 70 percent, and threw four in• play with a lot of heart," Hills said. stands on Saturday," said Hills, add• for Conference, District, and Re• much less pegged for a trip to the state Ramblers returned with a "nice drive" terceptions. Top receiver for Boyne . "We knew going in we had our hands ing that theteam has enjoyed a great gional Champions. finals. Having set their sights on fin• down inside the Titans' 30 yard line, was Cole Andrews with three recep• full, and we knew our kids would not following all year. Check that — come to think of it, ishing in the top five, the Ramblers but a fumble and subsequent recov• tions for 32 yards. Andrews also back down to anybody. "I knew there'd be a lot of people, that's not really settling at all.

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