We Stand Together
It’s been a hard week for me, and I suspect it’s been a hard week for most of you as well. As I sat at my desk with a container of Chicken Bites from BC Pizza (I would recommend the Sweet Heat, if you get the chance… get plenty of Bleu Cheese) I looked out the window at passers by. Despite the blue sky and bright weather, something wasn’t right. This feeling, a sense of loss, was shared by many in Boyne City, and comes every time a member of our community is hurting. Sometimes it’s economic hardship, sometimes it’s sickness, other times even death; nonetheless, there are times when our community is going to hurt. If there is one thing I would say for our area, it’s that despite our political differences, religious issues, and even personal battles, when bad things happen, we stick together. That is what I saw this week as I looked out at our town.
Several people were affected by events that were painful, and people pitched in to make the burden lighter. Some come to Boyne City for the skiing, some for golf, some for the weather, but that’s not my reasoning. I moved from Mount Pleasant back to Boyne City because there is a sense of community that comes with living here that I have never personally experienced anywhere else, and that keeps me here day in and day out. These coming weeks will be hard, moreso for some than others, but we as a community stick together, and must remember to help one another whenever we can.
In brighter news, we see the Mushroom Festival right around the corner. A weekend of food, fun, and entertainment surely lies ahead in our community. I have longstanding memories of carnival rides, unhealthy food, and loud music echoing throughout Veterans Park, memories that are shared by many residents of Boyne City.
One last thing. I’ve gotten more “Letters to the Editor” in the past month than I had received in the past. I think that this is a great thing! If you want the chance to get your voice out there, I strongly recommend it. A brief reminder that they must be free of vulgar language, sexual content, and information that is “slanderous” or can not be reasonably verified. One last thing that I ask is that you attach your name and phone number. Your name will be printed with the letter, your number will not. I will most likely call you. This is not to question your letter, but only to verify that yes, you are indeed John Smith, and yes you did send a letter about the new construction project. Why do I do this? Well, it prevents me from making some very harmful mistakes, and makes sure that nobody is associated with something that they may not have written. As always, I welcome your submissions and thank you for your support. Our community has been through a lot this year, but we stand together and will get through it. I hope to see you all at the Mushroom Festival.
