The Town Crier “The Voice of the Bay View Association“ Volume 25 – Issue 6 Friday, July 7, 2017 Bay View, Michigan 49770 This Year’s Eighth Annual Bay View Open is Another Big Hit! Submitted by Brooks McGee The annual Bay View Open golf ner and an earlier round of golf. The BVO VIII, which attracted several new outing took place this year on Monday, group decided to organize an annual golf players, raised nearly $3,500 this year July 3rd at Little Traverse Bay Golf outing around the 4th of July holiday alone and the Players of the Bay View Club under perfect weather conditions. that would promote fellowship among Open will proudly contribute the funds Almost sixty players participated in the Bay View friends and also as a way to to many worthwhile Bay View causes. 8th consecutive year of this storied and raise money for the Bay View Boys & As in years past, the 2017 event historic outing. Girls Club, Youth Theater, and other began with the annual pre-game fes- The BVO originated in 2010 as Bay View programs and causes. Since its tivities including a welcome to all of the a result of four friends enjoying time inception, the Players of the BVO have players. The pre-game tradition ended together on a Bay View porch after din- raised nearly $35,000 and have made with the former Champions “first shank many significant donations to Bay View. Continue on pg. 2 Bay View Open participants gather together for a group photo. This year’s Open proved to be another success, filled with fun, friends, and perfect weather. Recycling and Rubbish Reference 2017 Submitted by Katherine Melby, Emmet County DPW/Recycling 2017 Curbside Calendar: Curbside News-Review stating that when a holiday more of the green “Emmet County collection of recyclables from Bay View falls during the week, collection will be Recycling” totes to hold all of your recy- residences will again be on Thursdays this delayed one day for the rest of the week. clables stop by Russell Hall. They keep a year, running now through September 7 THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO BAY supply of them for just this kind of thing. (inclusive). For reliable service, you must VIEW! Recyclables will be collected on Put a Lid on It: FREE lids for the have your totes out by 8:00 a.m. Thursdays, regardless of holidays. recycling totes* are currently available while supplies last at Russell Hall. They Holidays Don’t Affect Bay View Totes Overflowing? If you need Recycling. You may see ads in the are great for keeping your materials con- Continue on pg. 3 www.bayviewassociation.org Page 2 The Town Crier Friday, July 7, 2017 Friday, July 7, 2017 The Town Crier Page 3 Bay View Sailing Update Submitted by Jack Whaley Despite the slow arrival of summer This year our fleet and capabilities have Traverse Sailors Board Member, and No Unregistered Guests, Please. BAY VIEW HISTORICAL MUSEUM HOURS this year, Bay View Sailors are sailing! greatly improved through the generos- Dan Thompson, LTS Sailing Director, Thank you to all individuals who make copies of print materials need to Opening day: Sunday, June 25 There are a lot of new and exciting ity of Bay View families, the generos- our fleet of Lidos has increased to seven have registered and paid in advance know in advance who is attending so Sunday: After Church things happening this year -and we hope ity of Little Traverse Sailors, and Little and were made available to BV for before showing up to one of our edu- each student receives the items needed Monday: 1:00 - 2:30 to fill the harbor with colorful sails and Traverse Yacht Club members. (almost) nothing! These larger sailboats cation classes! The instructors and the in order to participate in the class. Also, Wednesday: 1:00-2:30 happy sailors (adults and children)! We have 6 brand new BUGs for are popular with advanced sailors and Education Committee greatly appreci- instructors or host/hostesses for the class adults. Classes: smaller sailors (they may resem- ates your participation in our curriculum cannot take payments. MUSEUM COTTAGE Come see our ble floating bathtubs!). These Thanks again for those who made offerings and your timely payments. The Box Office, located in Voorhies HOURS boats are already in demand contributions to our program last sum- renovated and As a gentle reminder, all participants Hall, is open 8:30-2:00 Monday through Tuesday: 1:00-2:30 well equipped and are being named. So far mer -including the Asbury Family, Tim must register at the Box Office or online Friday and Saturdays 8:30-12:00. Online facility! Don’t we have ‘Love Bug,” “Dead Edman, Paul Tomey, Tom Gattle, and before attending class. Instructors who registration is available 24 hours. Thank get trampled by Bug”, “Call Mama (upside others! must purchase food, art supplies, or you for your consideration of this matter. Gathering Post Hours down)”, “Cricket,” “Electra,” young sailors Bay View Boat Club: Preparations Tuesday-Saturday and . They have been named carrying masts are underway to repeat the fun BVBC 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and sails to the by the families that made each party! This year’s event is scheduled beach. Among boat possible. for Thursday evening, July 13, at the 2017 Asbury Film Festival in July the bright rac- Thanks to the efforts of Jim Sailhouse. All are welcome. The purpose 7/10: The Dressmaker: Australia; Direc- Anne Fontaine, Writer Sabrina Karine; tenborn. 162m, Comedy. ing flags and Collins of the “party” is to support tor P.J. Hogan, Writer Jocelyn Moor- with Lou de Laage, Agata Buzak, and 7/31: The Daughter: Australia; Direc- sailing posters, we follow the US Sailing -who has contacts the sailing program and to house; with Kate Winslet and Judy Da- Agata Kules. 115m, Drama. tor Simon Stone, Writer Simon Stone; program for classroom and water skills in the sailing indus- get everyone together who vis; (From the novel by Rosalie Ham. 7/24: Toni Erdmann: Germany; Di- (From the play, The Wild Duck by Hen- Instructors: We are blessed to have 12 try, we have brand may be interested in boating. 118 m rector/Writer Maren Ade, Stars Sandra rik Ibsen); Stars Geoffrey Rush, Nicholas experienced Instructors, including 3 US new sunfish sails It is rumored that more high- 7/17: Les Innocentes: Poland; Director Huller, Peter Simonischek, Michael Wit- Hope, Sam Neill. 96m (Drama) Sailing Certified Instructors, and 4 LITs to replace our tat- ly sought-after BVBC design- tered collection that er apparel may be unveiled, (leaders in training). Our program is Recycling continued from front page becoming known for the personal atten- were purchased at a as well as a limited edition tion we give to our students (adults and bargain price, with BVBC coffee mug! As last tained and dry, allowing you to set out for each, as needed). off Center is your place for “One-stop children)! funds donated by year, please bring a dish! on Wednesday night. The free lids are Brought to You By: Our curbside Dropping,” operated by the Emmet the legendary Bay View KAC band. funded in part by the Petoskey-Harbor County Department of Public Works/ Equipment: The BUGs have arrived! Stop by the beach to see the activity recycling service is funded by Bear Creek Thanks to Polk Wagner, Little (especially if we ever get a warm day)! Springs Area Community Foundation. Township and operated by Emmet Emmet County Recycling. They accept *Lids are available only for the larger County Recycling the same folks who many unusual materials for recycling green recycling totes (with handles molded bring you the green-bin recycling drop from cooking oil to scrap metal, and also Election deadlines are as follows: into all four sides of the rim). If you have site at D&W (formerly Glen’s North) offer landfilling and composting services. *Members may apply to the Business Office for an absentee paper ballot at any time from May 1 until 5 p.m. on the Wednesday the smaller green totes (with handled only and the Drop-off Center on Pleasantview The Drop-off Center is located at 7363 (Aug. 2, 2017) preceding the Annual Meeting. Applications received by mail must be postmarked by July 6, 2017. on the two ends), you can trade them in for Road. For your recycling convenience, Pleasantview Road, Harbor Springs and the larger lidded totes at the DPW office we have more drop sites. is open weekdays 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturdays 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Bay View Open continued from front page in the County Building at 200 Division Have large cardboard? Leaving in the woods” said Jay Taylor, an eight- Founder’s Trophy and Joe Savarino Street, downtown. Alternately you can town before your curbside recycling day? Most recycling is free, but some fees and a call for the time player and former was the low-gross winner for the second keep the smaller totes and add a larger lid- Use Emmet County’s Recycling Drop do apply. For more information visit players to move Champions Cup trophy consecutive year. ded tote or totes. Call 348-0640 for more Sites, open 24/7! Of course, the closest www.EmmetRecycling.org or call 348- to their carts and winner of the BVO. “All Anne McDevitt, Bay View’s information. is located in the D&W Plaza, just north 0640 weekdays 8:30-5:00.