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The Town Crier Vol. 26, Issue 8, Friday, July 19, 2019

A great turnout and a beautiful day for The 2019 Bay View Open!

2019 Bay View Open fund-raiser for Bay View Programs, plantings for the library; new arts Submitted by The Host Committee was a big success financially. “We and crafts for the kids’ Sunday school raised a total of over $5,000 this program; and other “Wish List year which is a new record for the A record breaking 70 players par- Items” for the Rec. Teresa Har- BVO,” said Doug VanDeVelde, a Co- rington, executive producer of the ticipated in the Tenth Annual Bay Founder and BVO Finance Chair. Youth Theater; Amy Rosacker at the View Open at Little Traverse Bay Golf The money goes directly to ben- Club on Wednesday, July 3, 2019. efit the kids of Bay View by providing kids’ Sunday school; Patti Higgins The Players were treated to perfect t-shirts for the Rec. Leaders and Ju- and Lauren Hearit at the Library; weather and spectacular views of the nior Tennis Tournament; professional and Larry Dunlap at the Rec. have all crystal clear blue waters of Little Tra- costumes, make up and props for expressed their appreciation and grati- verse Bay and Crooked Lake. The this year’s Youth Theater produc- tude for the BVO’s continued sup- field included 12 women and 15 tion of Mary Poppins; new computer port over the years. Special thanks players under the age of 30 years equipment, book carts and garden to all of the players, along with old, both records for the BVO. “We Continued on pg. 10 couldn’t have been happier with the turn-out” said Mike Davis, a Mem- ber of the Host Committee. “We can’t thank Jan and Sally McPheeley, Carol Neithercut and Shelly Ellefson In this Issue enough for their outstanding sup- Page 2-Dollars and $en$e, Gathering Post port and recruiting efforts. Our goal Page 3-Education has always been to attract 72 play- Page 4-Woman’s Council, Wish List ers and we think, with everyone’s help, Page 5-Worship, Morning Council we will be in striking range next year. Page 6-Tree Advisory, Recreation The event, which is an annual AMERICA’S GOT TALENT TOP Page 7-Bay View Music Festival WINNER PLAYS BAY VIEW! Page 8-Friday Forum, Development In a family-friendly show with free admission Page 9-Important Dates, Woods Comm. for kids under 18, The Texas Tenors will take Page 10-Bay View Open the stage Saturday night in a concert meant Page 11-Sailing Scoop to unite and bring us all together, includ- Page 12-Crop Walk ing country, blues, opera, and classics such as The Righteous Brothers’ Unchained Melody. Page 2 The Town Crier 2019 year – possibly a slight increase, but Dollars and $en$e we can’t keep robbing Peter to pay Submitted by Eric Breisach, Paul. More accurately budgeting our expenses allows us to be inten- Planning for the Un- tional in how plan to fund all of our known but Expected expenses (i.e., with fees, donations, income from investments etc.) which helps It seems that every our efforts to keep Bay View affordable. year, something unex- From time to time we have extraor- Cafe & Shoppe pected happens in our dinary loss contingencies that ex- personal financial lives ceed $60,000 – what happens then? Open Through that we just hadn’t We have a plan and will talk September 2 planned on happening. about it in next week’s edition! It’s money that simply wasn’t in our bud- M-F 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. gets. When the year is over, we breathe a Saturdays: sigh of relief that we won’t have 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. that expense next year, but next Sundays: year invariably brings a new and Noon to 2 p.m. unplanned expense. We don’t know what will happen, but we know it will happen. Bay View is no different. Every Featured Bakers year, we set a budget and every year something happens that isn’t in the budget. It might be uninsured storm Monday: damage or a major unexpected re- House of Pies pair or replacement. But no worries, Tuesday: we are used to juggling - diverting Crooked Tree Breadworks funds from planned projects, real- Morning Munchies locating donations and/or appealing Skype Class on (blueberry scones) to our generous members for spe- Walt Whitman Wednesday: cial-purpose donations and all is House of Pies well…or is it? It’s not. Deferring Next week Bay View’s American Thursday: planned and necessary work to pay Experience Committee sponsors Crooked Tree Breadworks for these items is simply not good. a Skype class on Walt Whitman. Friday: Just because something is unknow- The class will be taught Boyne City Bakery (french pastries) able when the operating budget is by David Reynolds, profes- created doesn’t make it unexpected. sor of American Literature at Saturday/Sunday: Our Finance Director, Barbara Pfeil, The Graduate Center, CCNY. Design Your Own Donuts analyzed our “unknowable” ex- Professor Reynolds’ Beneath the House of Pies-cinnamon rolls penses for the last five years and American Reaissance: The Sub- found that they averaged $60,000 versive Imagination in the Age of per year. Beginning next year, we Emerson and Melville paved the way for his Walt Whitman’s Amer- will add a $60,000 line item to the ica, which recounted the life of budget for annual operating contin- America’s most subversive poet. Wildflowers Jams and Jellieswill gencies. The Finance Committee is The class will meet in Loud have their products available Fridays developing a policy to ensure that Hall’s Room 13 from 3:00-4:30 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. the budgeted monies are used solely p.m. Monday, July 22 (Politic and for annual operating contingencies. the Slavery Crisis), Wednesday, Budgeting for operating contin- July 24 (Whitman’s Revolution- Coveyou will have their USDA gencies is fiscally responsible and ary Style), and Friday, July 26 certified organic produce and flowers will foster our long-term financial (Whitman and The Civil War). available outside of The Gathering Post Registraton for the class is $10. from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. every sustainability. Could including these Thursday. costs in our budget cause an increase in your Chautauqua fee next The Town Crier 2019 Page 3 From the Education eration. Did you know that in addition to summer adult classes, the Scarrow Friday Windows on the Director Submitted by Forums, American Experience Week, The Jeanne Greer Chautauqua Big Read Author, Bridges: Biblical World As we enter week Crossing Cultural Divides lectures, and Rev. Dr. (Jack) Giguere six, my hope is that the Asbury Film Festival all fall under the each member of Bay auspices of the Bay View Education Pro- View will attend New lessons have been prepared gram? When you consider donating to the for the 2019 Season of Sunday The Chautauqua Bay View Association, I encourage you School classes. The class meets Big Read with Dr. to consider giving to our Education En- at the Campus Club on Sunday Mona Hanna-Atti- dowment in order to provide stable, long- mornings at 9:30 a.m. No need to sha on July 23rd in term support for our broad and growing pre-register just come as you are! Hall Auditorium at range of classes, speakers, and activities. Upcoming dates are: 7:30 p.m. This is a The International Film for Mon- July 21: special opportunity day, July 22 is A Woman at War which The Priest Who Could Not Speak to hear not only about Dr. Mona’s very tells the story of a 50 year-old woman (Lk:.7: 11-17) personal experience with the children who leads a double life as a passion- July 28: And You Thought Your Church of Flint, but to garner insights into the ate environmental activist in Iceland. Had Problems (I Cor. 1-15) ongoing crisis and what’s currently being 8:00 p.m. Voorhies Hall. $5 suggested done to help those in need. After her donation. Hope you can make it! talk, there will be a book signing with I encourage you to share our class offer- books provided for purchase by McLean ings with friends, relatives and renters who & Eakin, our local bookstore. There may be visiting Bay View. To register for will also be an informational table pro- classes please visit the Bay View website, vided by Freshwater Future, (freshwa- www.bayviewassociation.org, click on the The family of terfuture.org) a non-profit organization “Education” tab, and scroll down to “On- Dr. David A. Doidge based in Petoskey that is currently sup- line Registration.” The Box Office is open will hold a memorial service in porting grassroots organizations in Flint M-F 8:30-2:00 p.m. and 8:30-noon on working on water initiatives. Feel free Saturdays. I will be holding office hours Evelyn Hall at 1:30 p.m. on to stop by their table and learn more during the summer season in Loud Hall, Saturday, the 27th of July. about what’s being done to further Dr. M-F 9:30-11:30 a.m. If you have any Rev. Dr. Jack Giguere will Mona’s good work. Please bring a friend questions, concerns, or compliments, officiate. Friends are welcome. with you to our evening program, and I’m always available at 208.720.5034 or if you haven’t yet read What the Eyes at [email protected]. Don’t See, hopefully her interview on- stage with Senator Jim Ananich will in- spire you to read it! If you have already read the book, please join us in Evelyn Have a Town Crier Hall from 3:00-4:00 p.m. on the 23rd submission? for an informal talk and Q & A with Email your article to both Dr. Mona and Jim Ananich. Come [email protected] prepared with thoughtful questions! May-Sept. to be published, The programming in Bay View is what sets us apart as a unique summer com- space permitting. munity and your participation is appreci- During the Assembly ated and neccessary for it to flourish. We Season, the Town Crier will love to know you’ve signed up early, but come out each Friday. we also welcome and encourage drop-ins Submissions are due one for most classes. That said, when you do week before print. Late sign-up as a last minute drop-in please submissions will be offer your proof of payment to the in- structor or host, so no one is put in an Life Drawing 2019 published in the uncomfortable position of asking if following edition. you’ve paid. Thank you for that consid- Page 4 The Town Crier 2019

Woman’s Council News Submitted by Jane Faust and Mary Bowden Take the Tuesday, July 23 at 1:30 p.m.-Please join us at the Woman’s Council Building Saturday, July 20 “Treasures in the Trolley! for our program “Bees: What You Can Trees”-Woman’s Council is requesting Do Besides Growing Flowers” presented new or gently used treasures to be sold Visit the website for the schedule by Bay View’s own Tanya Drinkall. The at the annual “Treasures in the Trees” program will be followed by tea and social event. Please bring your items to the time. All are welcome. Woman’s Council Table at Fairview Park Friday, July 19 is the deadline for sub- Between 8:00 and 8:30 a.m. on July mitting Grant Requests to the Woman’s 20. All proceeds go toward Woman’s Council. The Woman’s Council supports both Bay View and surrounding Com- munity Agencies through its fundrais- ing projects. A few of our 2019 Grant Recipients are pictured below. Our spon- sorships include the Vesper Concert on August 11, the 2020 Bay View Worship Intern, a scholarship for a female Petos- www.petoskeydowntown.com/trolley/ key High School student, the Women’s Resource Center, Hospice of Little Tra- verse Bay, the BV Recreation Depart- ment, Little Traverse Bay Humane Soci- ety, BV Library and History Museum, Theater Arts, and many more. Please submit a short letter of request to the Woman’s Council no later than BAY VIEW WISH LIST Friday, July 19. Include the requested Programming Needs ~ Recreation 2019 Grant amount along with a description of the item or purpose. Requests may be Listed below are the four program area’s current needs related to buildings, and submitted to Jane Faust, Woman’s Coun- supplies. We appreciate any support you can provide and thank you for cil President at PO Box 1328. helping to sustain Bay View in the future.

1. Waterfront/Rec Building We are in need of gently used outdoor furniture for our campers and staff to use for events at the Rec. Club. 2. Fawns a. Carpet for the Fawn House (partially funded, approximately $6,500 re- mains.) 3. Boy’s and Girl’s Club a. Mag-Genius Magnet tiles for indoor play ($50) b. Large plastic trucks for outdoor play ($75) 4. Sailing/Boathouse a. Lifejackets for rental program (10 @ approximately $50 each) Woman’s Council 2019 Grant Recipi- 5. Craft House ents: (left to right) Rev. Daniel Moser a. Stand-Up Easels for kids to use on porch (2-4 @ $100 each) (Worship Committee), Kathy Haskins (Theater Arts Committee), Alice Kelly Thank you for your consideration of one of these gifts to Bay View. Please (Library Board), Anne Lewis (Historical contact Anne McDevitt in The Development Office at 231.881.9711 with Museum), Kari VandenBrink and Gail any questions or to make a gift. Email: [email protected] Kloss (Women’s Resource Center), Chris Ludwa (Music Festival), Larry Dunlap (Recreation Department), Teresa Chaney (Little Traverse Bay Humane Society) The Town Crier 2019 Page 5 From the Worship Is Christianity Still Good for the World?

Director Submitted by Bay View cottagers are invited to a program on a Christian World View at 7p.m. Rev. Daniel Moser Thursday, August 1, at the Great Lakes Center for the Arts at Bay Harbor. Featured speakers will be John Stonestreet, president of the Colson Center; Chris Our guest lec- Brooks, Pastor of Woodside Bible Church and a Moody radio host; Emily Colson, turer, the Rev. Dr. speaker and author; and Jeremiah Johnston, president of the Christian Thinkers Trygve Johnson, the Society. Dean of the Cha- Guests will gain a deeper understanding of the Christian faith and how to navigate pel of Hope College made a wonderful today’s culture. point in his lecture Tickets are free and for each individual (or couple) who registers, a copy of each on July 15th. In a speaker’s book along with a CD of the evening’s music will be presented. You must world where so many register in advance at http://bit.ly/GLSOCW of us, especially our Featured musical guests are composer and pianist YoungMin You and vocalists children living through the virtual reality Chantelle You and Amy Cross. of our cell phones, Bay View is a place where we disconnect. We go for walks, play tennis or croquet, worship with our families, take a cooking class, sit and talk face to face on the porch. We learn and grow and get in touch with the won- der of Creation and with one another. Places like Bay View will be increas- ingly valuable to us and our children in the years to come as those experiences and opportunities become fewer and fewer. A memorial service So the next time I watch a game of ulti- will be held for mate frisbee from my back deck, hap- Morning Council pening on the playing field at the boys Submitted by Sarah Smith Gwen Sullivan and girls club please note that I am wit- on July 28. The service nessing not only a game but a powerful Please join us July 25th for a meaning- counter cultural statement in defiance of will be held in the Crouse ful speaker, Miriam Engstrom, PsyD, the dominant technological order. And Memorial Chapel at LLP, LLC, who will share her talk Heal- they seem to be having a good time to 3 p.m., followed by a boot. Enjoy the summer! Pastor Daniel ing and Coping With Trauma: When depression affects your life and family. reception at The Terrace Miriam brings a breadth of experience Inn. Friends of Gwen are working with individuals and families; Bay View Historical couples; groups; and community-based or- invited to attend. Museum Women of ganizations. “In my practice, I encourage, Chautauqua Visiting Hours support, and facilitate the human process of growth and change. I am adept at work- Sunday: ing with clients mandated to treatment Contemplative Prayer/ Campus Museum Buildings and also have experience working with Meditation After Assembly until 1:00 p.m. translators.” She is trained in Humanis- tic, Cognitive Behavioral, Client-Centered, Tuesday: and Solution-Focused Therapies, with ad- Tuesdays 9:25 a.m. to 9:55 a.m. Museum Cottage ditional training in Bipolar Disorders, in The Chapel 1-2:30 p.m. Substance Abuse, Advanced Addiction Dates : 7/23, and 30 Treatment, DBT, Crisis Intervention, and 8/6 and 13 Wednesday: EMDR training, for treating victims of Campus Museum Buildings trauma and post-traumatic stress. All are Moderated by a series of 1-2:30 p.m. welcome to join our meeting starting at Bay View members, 9:30 a.m. at the Woman’s Council Building. open to all. Page 6 The Town Crier 2019 Tree Advisory were able to make numerous cards Recreation Update that have been a huge hit with the Committee Submitted by Larry Dunlap, patients at the hospital. Pic- Submitted by Greg Jackson Recreation Director tured below is head chaplain, Todd Thompson, holding a few of them. The Plight Community Service Report: Finally, our Fawns created and do- of the Birch Our campers spent nated cat toys to the humane so- the morning of Fri- ciety, as was pictured in last week’s The Tree day, July 5th, giv- Town Crier. It is so great to carry on the Advisory ing back to their spirit of Bay View in this way by giv- Committee is community during back as the generations before us currently re- ing our annual have done so faithfully. viewing the Community Ser- Carnival Information: Get your change ready for the carnival next Fri- plight of birch vice Day. Partner- day! We will have games starting at trees in Bay ing with Meals of Hope, run by BV 10 a.m., with no Free Play to allow View. We have member Steve Popper, we packed for us to set up for the festivities! always thought 17,260 meals of rice and beans In addition, we will be continuing birches that were donated to Manna to be our efforts to give back to the com- should continue to enhance the beauty distributed to hungry families munity by having an accompany- of our grounds. Sunset Park has been around northern Michigan. Thank ing food drive. Each non-perishable one of those spots where birches you again to Steve for his generous food donation made will give camp- have struggled over the years. support of this event. ers additional tickets to redeem The three most common birches are When they weren’t packing meals, to play games at the Carnival. Final Hot Dog Roast: Our last Hot white, river, and paper some of our campers helped clean up Dog Roast of the season will be next which have survived, but most re- sticks, trash, and other debris from around the July 4th parade route, Monday, July 22, at 6 p.m. at Swift quire moist soil and as we know Bay campus, Swift Field, and the beach. Field. We can’t wait to see you there! View soil is very sandy. Some pictures can be seen below. Congratulations to our Week 4 The PH level (acidity and alkaline level) In addition, several groups made Campers of the Week: Jack Kaylor of the soil in Bay View is not agreeable to bracelets and wrote cards to be dis- (Antelopes), Theo Liddicoat (Cubs), the birches of Northern Michi- tributed to people who are ill and in John Henry (Wolves), Elliot Phil- gan. The sandy loam soil and lack the hospital. Using our connec- lips (Bears), Anna Cate Maddox of water tend to weaken the birch tions with Toby Jones, BV member (Chippies), Grace Perry(Skunks), creating a situation that leaves the tree and one of the chaplains at McLaren Akasha Glover (Squirrels) vulnerable to borers, insects, and aphids. Northern Michigan hospital, we The borer is a woodboring beetle that in- terrupts the flow of sap leaving the tree weak and wounded like the ones in Sunset Park. The larvae of the leaf miner bur- row into the leaf of the tree creating brown splotches in spring and eventually killing the tree. Birch aphids are also a nemesis sucking the sap out of trees and attracting ants with their secretion. Sadly, you won’t see any new birch trees being planted on the Bay BVMF Student Cottage Concerts! View grounds. As mentioned in the last Town Crier, Russell Hall Everyone invited! Free, with donations accepted. has a guide offering alternative tree Come support and meet our wonderful students! selections for your consideration. We hope this article explains the lack of new birches. Session 2: Pictured above is an example of the birch Friday, July 26, 7 p.m., Location: Hancock Cottage, 505 Lakeview, Block 24, Lot 7-8-9 trees that are suffering in Sunset Park. Sunday, Aug. 4, 2 p.m., Don and Kathy Duquette's Cottage, 1859 Moss, Block 19, Lot 10 The Town Crier 2019 Page 7 From the Bay View Music Festival BEHIND THE SCENES July 24 with “Fight Guy” NICK GISONDE A World Premiere Opportunity! Behind the Scenes, will feature guest Nick Gisonde on Wednesday, July 24 at 11:30 a.m. on the Evelyn Hall Porch. Learn about CODESWITCH: the art of creating fight scenes that look real but are perfectly safe, and all the other The Music and Life of Sam Cooke things Nick does to help the SOARS, musi- FRIDAY, JULY 26 at 8 PM, cal and opera productions of the Bay View VOORHIES HALL Music Festival. Behind the Scenes is free and open to the public, all ages are welcome but the intent is mainly for curious adults who want to find out more about the festival artists and their role in helping make the Bay View Music Festival events happen. Behind the Scenes is hosted by Jill Marder- ness, faculty bassoonist for the festival. Nick Gisonde returned to Bay View this summer as the stage and fight director for featuring JEROME COLLINS of STRAIGHT NO CHASER the SOARS Program, and also for the musical production West Side Story and opera including songs: production The Magic Flute which opens CUPID, A CHANGE IS GONNA COME, WONDERFUL WORLD, YOU on August 1 at 8:00 p.m. in Hall Audito- SEND ME, and more... rium. Based in New York, Nick is active as an actor and stunt man having appeared Limited seating as we workshop what we expect may become a international touring sensation. For just $15, you can participate in creating a new work based on the life and on Broadway in the Tony Award Winning times of this visionary artist whose life ended prematurely, but whose work for equity and Revival, “A View from A Bridge” with An- inclusion continue to resonate across the globe. Come experience this incredible theatrical production and enjoy a chance to help shape the work. thony LaPaglia and Allison Janney as well as serving as fight captain. Some of his NOTE: Jerome will preview the songs of the show opening for Durand Jones and the Indications on July 25. If you already have that ticket, you can add this one for just $10. favorite roles include Laertes in “Ham- let,” Rodrigo in “El Cid” and creating the role of Clunette in “The Battle of Shal- lowford.” Of course, he likes to think that his favorite role is that of husband to resi- dent artist soprano Risa Renae Harman!

HOT NEW ARTISTS PLAY BAY VIEW AFTER SOUTH BY SOUTHWEST On July 25 at 8:00 p.m. experience a funky, dreamy performance of soul music from Durand Jones and the Indications, the newest, hottest band to sweep the country after a rave review at the South by Southwest Festival in Austin, TX. The group’s sound has been likened to that of a combination of Jackie May- field, Curtis Mayfield, and the Impressions. If that isn’t enough to intrigue you to engage in the next big-name artist, the opening Brio Recordings present act is Jerome Collins of a cappella sensation Straight No Chaser Dance Suite Number 1 singing the music of Sam Cooke, the father of soul music. by Anthony J. Patterson Bay View Music Festival runs from June 16 through August 11, and "31 original compositions" features pop, jazz, classical, chamber music, and theatrical productions Now available on CD from the composer throughout the summer on the campus just outside of Petoskey. The $20.00 (cash or PayPal, [email protected]) public is welcome to all events offered by the Bay View Association. Pa- trons wishing to view the biographies of the Bay View faculty can do so online at http://www.bayviewassociation.org/all_performances.

Page 8 The Town Crier 2019 Bay View Scarrow Friday Forum Series 2019 Scarrow Friday Forum Submitted by Sally Shearer Smith 10:00-11:00 a.m. Loud Hall in Bay View (Free-Open to the public) Genomics and Computational Biol- ogy Expert Speaks on Manipulation of Genes at Bay View Friday Forum July 26-Cure What, Exactly? Insights on the Ethical Chal- The Bay View Scarrow Friday Forum lenges of Manipulating Our Genes will host Robert J. Morell, Ph.D on Robert J. Morell, Ph.D., Director, Genomics and Friday, July 26, from 10:00-11:00 Computational, Biology Core a.m. at Loud Hall in Bay View. Dr. National Institute on Deafness and Other Morel’s topic is Cure What Exactly? Communication Disorders (Nidcd) Insights on the Ethical Challenges of Manipulating Our National Institutes of Health (Nih) Genes. This presentation is free and open to the public. Dr. Morell received a BS degree from Hope College and a August 2-The Feathered Pariah: Cormorants PhD from Michigan State University Neuroscience Program, Causing Outrage in The Great Lakes and has spent his career identifying and studying genes that Peter Payette, Executive Director, Interlochen Public Radio cause deafness. He has co-authored over 60 peer-reviewed ar- ticles in scientific literature. Dr. Morell has taught courses on August 9-Journalism In Today’s Changing World human genetics at Michigan State University and the Uni- Charles Eisendrath, Former Director of the University of versity of Maryland, in addition to giving lectures on bioeth- Michigan’s Knight-Wallace Fellowship in Journalism ics at numerous venues, including a Wesley Nexus forum on Former Buenos Aires Bureau Chief and Correspondent in Technology and Biomedical Ethics in 2016. Dr. Morell has Washington, London, and Paris for Time Magazine twice been the recipient of the National Institutes of Health’s Director’s Award. He enjoys vacations to Northern Michi- gan and is an Associate Member of the Bay View Association.

From the Development Director Annual Fund Gifts Submitted by Anne McDevitt Your gift to the Annual Fund touches nearly every aspect of life at Bay View. All of Bay View’s day-to-day needs depend on your gift.

Did you know that... Every gift, no matter the size, is important and makes a difference. Thank you for supporting current and future generations of Bay View. Please join your family and 101 % of our donors prefer friends in supporting the 2019 Annual Fund! 100 % par- Bay View in the Summer? ticipation would be great too. Every penny….really helps.

Thanks so much for all you 2019 Annual Fund Goal $110,000 (We are getting closer….of the goal has been raised.) do and know that your donations are allowing our (An update will be unveiled at The Annual Meeting- Directors to make: Worship, Saturday, August 3, 2019 at John M. Hall Auditorium). Recreation, Performing Arts Please contact Anne McDevitt, Development Director at and Education…World Class. 231.881.9711 or by email at giving@bayviewassociation.

The Town Crier 2019 Page 9 Important 2019 Dates Woods Committee Monarch Waystation habitats can be incorporated into cottage gardens, in Submitted by Tracy Datlen parks, at libraries, in public spaces and in natural areas. Creating a Monarch Waysta- Friday, July 19, 2019: Regular Board Miraculous Migration Season Begins meeting in the Wade Board Room. tion can be as simple as adding milkweeds Notice of Annual Meeting posted at Hall and nectar sources to existing gardens. No Auditorium and the Post Office. effort is too small to have a positive impact. Wednesday, July 31, 2019: Deadline The Woods Advisory Committee is ini- for in-person applications for members tiating an effort to put Bay View on the voting by absentee ballot in the business map of Monarch Waystations. This is a office is 5 p.m. long-term project and the Committee is Friday, August 2, 2019: Electronic reaching out to everyone in Bay View to voting ends 8 a.m. Regular Board meet- take part. By combining our individual ing in the Wade Board Room. efforts our lakeside community can make Saturday, August 3, 2019: Voting a difference to the success of monarch begins at 8:30, ends at 12 noon. Annual Meeting at 9:00 a.m. in John M. Hall butterflies in completing their journey. Auditorium. Election of Officers will be Get started now by learning more about held at 4:00 p.m. Election Committee monarchs, migration and milkweeds posts election results at Hall Auditorium please at https://www.monarchwatch.org/ and Post Office. Almost every day, you may notice one Friday, August 9, 2019: The last day or two monarch butterflies stopping to Nature Lending Little Library of REC Club for the 2019 season. rest along the shores of Little Traverse Bay. Sunday, August 11, 2019: The last These are the harbingers of an epic fall Sunday Vesper Concert and the last day migration. Hundreds of millions of mon- of the 2019 Assembly Season. arch butterflies migrate from the United Friday, August 16, 2019: Regular States and Canada to mountains in cen- Board Meeting in Wade Board Room. tral Mexico until their return flight next Friday, August 30, 2019: Regular spring. The monarch migration is truly Board meeting in Wade Board Room. one of nature’s greatest miracles yet it Friday, September 13, 2019: Regu- is threatened by habitat loss throughout lar Board meeting in Wade Board Room. breeding areas in the United States. Friday, October 4, 2019: Regular Due to development and the wide- A nature lending “little library” has been Board meeting in Wade Board Room. spread use of herbicides, milkweed and placed by the Fawn House back porch. Monday, November 4, 2019: Last nectar plants are declining. To offset this This lending library is for children and day cottagers can be in their cottage. loss we can create, conserve, and protect “ big people friends” to use. One could Closing of Bay View. monarch butterfly habitats. One way of borrow a nature book and enjoy looking doing this is by establishing a “Mon- at it on the Fawn House back porch. Or arch Waystation” – a refuge were mon- a book could go for a walk in the woods, arch butterflies can rest and be sustained with little and big friends and then be re- on their amazing and hazardous journey. turned to the “birdhouse” for others to enjoy. The birdhouse was given to Fawns years ago by friend Rick Bereziuh. The idea of making it into a “Nature Lending BAY VIEW BOX OFFICE Library” was the dream of Barb Turkal, Located at Voohies Hall who was Fawn Director for many years. BOX OFFICE HOURS The changes made to the birdhouse, so it Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. could be used as a “little nature library”, Saturday: 8:30 a.m. until 12:00 Noon were due to the woodworking talents of Dr. *The Box Office will be open 1 hour before performances at the Neil Starkey. Please feel free to add to the performance venue book collection. The nature books were Box Office Phone: 231.348.9551 given by the Bay View Woods Committee. Page 10 The Town Crier 2019 BV Open Continued.. Datlen, Sally McPheeley, Melanie Wagner and I had a great time in our Jay Crouse and Timothy Boyd, first-year of the BVO,” said Annie. for their generous contributions. “We’re going to recruit lots of our The Host Committee also made a friends to help make next year’s special announcement regarding an event an even bigger success.” initial gift of BVO funds towards the All are welcome to join in the fun creation of a new Recreation Endow- next year. The Shambles format and ment to be used for, among other double bogey maximum make the Rec. activities, support for leaders’ game available for golfers of all skill salaries, training and retention in levels. If you have interest in play- the summer program. “Anne McDe- ing in BVO XI, please email Mike vitt and Larry Dunlap suggested we Davis (mdavis@cgglawfirm. use some of the BVO funds to com) or Doug VanDeVelde help start a Rec. Endowment,” said ([email protected]). Brooks McGee, a Co-Founder. “We knew that the incredibly generous Players of the BVO would be more than willing to help start a long-time legacy for Rec. activities so we read- ily agreed.” Anne McDevitt, with the Board of Trustees’ encouragement and support, will be seeking additional donations from individuals in Bay View to join the Players of the BVO to help kick-start the Endow- ment. Special thanks to Mike Spen- cer, Anne McDevitt and Larry Dunlap for such an outstanding suggestion Chris Morton, Adam Black, Brogan VanDeVelde, and Declan Murphy and helping make this legacy a reality. Special congrats to Brad de Kon- ing, the winner of the Champions Trophy and recipient of the Coveted Melon Jacket, the highest and most prestigious amateur golf honor in all of Emmet and surrounding counties; the under-30 team of Bro- gan VanDeVelde, Declan Murphy, Chris Morton and Adam Black, winners of the equally coveted Found- ers Trophy; and Tom Nolan for low-gross score. “I was striking my irons and putting well all day,” said Brad de Koning. “This was the best round of golf I ever played.” Special congrats to all of the winners of this year’s tournament. Plans are already underway for BVO XI which will take place at Little Traverse Bay Golf Club on Thursday, July 2, 2020. Annie Roush, Champion Award Winner Host Comittee: a first-time player, is already look- Brad de Koning Doug VanDeVelde, Mike Davis and ing forward to the event. “Martha Brooks McGee The Town Crier 2019 Page 11 The results are below. It was a well contested race. Here are Sailing Scoop the results: (*denotes skipper)

1st Race “Single-Handed” – 1st – Ryan Har- rington – 15:24 “Double Trouble” - 1st – Max Ells- worth* & Matthew Rogier – 12:26 2nd – John* & Chauncey Schloff – 12:54 3rd – Jack Rosacker* & Ezry Clark – 13:04 (1st time EVER on a Sunfish!) 2nd Race “Double Trouble” – 1st – John* & Chauncey Schloff – 12:12 2nd – Max Ellsworth* & William Ro- gier – 13:00 3rd – Charles* & Sophie Holmes – 13:34 18 determined sailors showed up ure out the difficult wind (proud of you 4th – Jack Rosacker* & Ezry Clark – for the Sunfish Race Skipper’s Meet- for trying Liam Ondras and Grace Ben- 13:40 (2nd time EVER on a Sunfish!) ing this past Saturday. Waves were nett) and Charles and daughter Sophie 3rd Race splashing over the end of the dock, Holmes needed repairs after a capsize “Single” – 1st – John Schloff – 13:28 whitecaps were plentiful and there near the west buoy, but they were back for “Double” – 1st – Sophie* & Dad was a chill to the west wind. Sail- races 2 and 3. Four boats finished strong. (Charles) Holmes – 14:46 ing conditions were best suited for Five boats finished the second race. “Triple” – 1st – Max Ellsworth* with boats with plenty of ballast, a jacket, Jack and Ezry lost their lead after a Matthew & William Rogier – 13:53 and a good amount of experience. cleated sheet slipped. Jack had to jump Join us Saturday for Sunfish Races. The first race started with eight Sun- in to prevent a capsize and he also had to 12:30 p.m. Skipper’s Meeting, 1:00 fish ready to race. Now, for the rest of circle the north buoy twice after they hit p.m. start time. You’ll miss the 2 p.m. the story. Two boats returned to shore it the first time. Ryan experienced a cap- “Mary Poppins” show, but you’ll due to mutinies from cold crew mem- size on the last leg of the race, but quickly be done in time to see the 4 p.m. bers. (Arrrgh…Captain Robert Fla- righted the boat and finished well. show. You can also see “Mary Pop- nagan with grandson Jack, and Rick Three boats stayed for the third race. pins” Sunday at 2 p.m. or 4 p.m. Waxweiller with granddaughters Tally Questions? Call Amy & Rocky and Sloane). One boat struggled to fig- Rosacker. 410.991.0201.

The Roush cousins enjoyed suckers from Gathering Post over July 4th! Attend The Crafting Workshop Today!

The costume shop is excited to announce that we are hosting some fun crafting workshops this month! We will be working with foam, hot glue, spray paint, and paint so get your crafty fingers ready! It will be taking place in Loud Hall in Room 26 on July 19th, 2:00-4:00 p.m. Your work will be featured on stage in the Bay View Music Festival production of Mozart's The Magic Flute, AND you may even be able to bring a trinket home! For ages 10 and up. A 5$ donation to participate would be appreciated in order to cover cost of craft supplies. The Costume Shop is also looking for donations in non-clothing basics such as: fabric scissors, Sewing needles, acrylic paints, etc. If anyone could donate any supplies, it would be greatly appreciated! If you are interested, please contact Ariel by email: [email protected]

Crop Walk Wrap Up day, July 30 at 9:00 a.m. Newcomers are Submitted by welcome to show up. For more informa- The Crop Walk Committee tion please contact the committee chairs Walt and Nancy Byers phone: 734-436- 9118 – email [email protected]. Little Traverse CROP Hunger Walk 2019 Raises $31, 601

The 2019 Little Traverse CROP Hunger walk raised a total of $31, 601 for Church World Service global hu- manitarian efforts. Of that amount, $8,281 was given directly to three local groups: Manna Food Project of Emmet County, Brother Dan’s and Harbor Springs Pantry. A total of 263 walk- ers and 35 Corporate Sponsors participated in the event. Area churches who July 20 & 21 participated included Petoskey Em- 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. manuel Episcopal, Harbor Springs First Voorhies Hall Presbyterian, Epsilon United Method- ist and Petoskey United Methodist. A special thanks goes to the Bay View Association for hosting this event (for the 15th straight year) and to all the volunteers who made this walk a Free-Will Donation big success. The next Little Traverse CROP Hunger Walk will be held on accepted at the door and Saturday, June 27, 2020 and the com- is the primary means by mittee plans on an even bigger event. which the program is The organizational committee wel- comes new members. The next meeting sustained. will be held at the Campus Club on Tues-

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