Events — notices, 2009

The Beaver Island Community School junior and senior classes scheduled an Alfredo dinner fundraiser at Stoney Acre Grill for January 18, 2009, using a free-will donation model.

Evidence limits

The forum post is an advance notice and does not establish attendance, menu details, or proceeds.

The Beaver Island Community Center invited the community to celebrate Ruth Hallahan’s ninetieth birthday with a special dessert on February 15, 2009, alongside the monthly Sunday dinner.

Evidence limits

This is a community invitation, not an attendance record or full biographical account of Hallahan.

The eighth annual Beaver Island chili cook-off was scheduled at the Shamrock on March 4, 2009, with a free-will donation benefiting the Beaver Island Sports Boosters.

Evidence limits

The forum preserves the organizer’s announcement and a thank-you reply, but not the number of entries, attendance, or money raised.

Beaver Island EMS announced a community CPR course for March 21, 2009.

Evidence limits

This is an EMS announcement, not a roster or completion report; the archived post does not identify the venue or number of participants.

In March 2009, the Beaver Island Chamber of Commerce solicited nominations for Citizen of the Year, with an April 4 deadline and an April 25 award banquet.

Evidence limits

The forum notice documents the nomination process and planned banquet, not the nominees, selection process, recipient, or banquet outcome.

The Charlevoix County Commission on Aging announced an April 8, 2009 Beaver Island presentation on services and resources available to seniors.

Evidence limits

The forum preserves the invitation but not the presentation, attendance, or subsequent program changes.

On April 8, 2009, a Beaver Island Forum participant reported that the Emerald Isle had departed on its first trip of the season.

Evidence limits

This is a same-day community observation. It does not establish the complete season-opening schedule, the ferry’s arrival, or the cause of the seasonal timing.

In April 2009, a Beaver Island Forum participant reported seeing Ospreys back on their seasonal island nesting area near Sloptown Road. Participants discussed the possibility of volunteer-funded webcam monitoring.

Evidence limits

This is a dated community wildlife observation, not a nest census, breeding confirmation, or formal monitoring record.

Sources

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The Beaver Island Senior Center announced two new programs in April 2009: an Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program and a three-week mosaic and collage course.

Evidence limits

The forum preserves the schedule and named leaders, not enrollment, attendance, or completion.

On April 30, 2009, a Mexican Fiesta dinner at Dalwhinnie was advertised as a fundraiser for the Beaver Island Community School Junior-Senior Banquet and Senior Bash.

Evidence limits

The forum preserves the menu and appeal, but not attendance, proceeds, or the event’s completion.

A forum notice announced Delores “Doney” Gallagher’s funeral Mass at Holy Cross Church for May 2, 2009.

Evidence limits

The surviving forum notice establishes the announced service but does not provide a death date, obituary, burial detail, or independent confirmation that the service occurred.

Sources

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Beaver Island Community School students and staff planned a May 11, 2009 cleanup of trash and debris along major and smaller Island roads, asking adults to help provide trucks and identify problem areas.

Evidence limits

The forum preserves the call for volunteers and equipment, not a completion report, route list, or volume of debris collected.

Family-associated Beaver Island Forum posts reported Helen Pischner Deakin’s death on May 25, 2009, and preserved condolences and family connection.

Evidence limits

This is a community death notice, not an obituary, civil record, or funeral notice; no cause, age, or service details are asserted here.

Lillian “Lil” Gregg retired from the Beaver Island Post Office on May 30, 2009, after a reported 35 years of service.

Evidence limits

The 35-year figure is a family announcement, not a postal employment record.

A youth mission group planned to bring 24 high-school students and adults to Beaver Island from June 21–27, 2009, for several community work projects.

Evidence limits

The forum preserves the advance request and proposed projects, not the final work list, participation, or results.

The Beaver Island Community School’s 2008–09 yearbook was announced for sale in June 2009. The 40-page, full-color book was described as entirely Island produced.

Evidence limits

The forum preserves the sales announcement, not a copy of the yearbook or a complete production record.

A June 2009 forum post reported the conclusion of the second annual Beaver Island Alcoholics Anonymous retreat, describing outdoor and social activities.

Evidence limits and privacy

This record documents the public retreat announcement/follow-up without naming participants or making claims about anyone’s health or recovery.

Beaver Island MAD Camp was announced for July 13–17, 2009, at the Community School. The notice described a daytime Music, Arts, and Drama program for ages 7–15.

Evidence limits

The forum preserves the announced dates, location, age range, and fee, not enrollment, attendance, curriculum, or completion.

Sources

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Smart Start Driving School announced a Segment 2 driver-education course at Beaver Island Community School for August 11–13, 2009.

Evidence limits

The forum preserves the schedule and registration notice, not enrollment, attendance, or licensing results.

The Beaver Island Community Center announced a September 12–13 classical-music weekend featuring Claudia Schmidt and the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra’s Baroquen Consort.

Evidence limits

The forum preserves the detailed program announcement, not independent evidence that both performances occurred or attendance totals.

Sources

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Beaver Island Community School announced an October 8, 2009 presentation by World War II veteran Elson Spangler for secondary students, with community attendance invited.

Evidence limits

The forum preserves the school announcement, not an attendance record or independent account of the presentation.

Sources

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The Beaver Island Community Center announced an October 2009 film series, including Fright Flicks and additional weekend screenings.

Evidence limits

The forum preserves the program announcements, not a complete list of films shown, attendance, or screening completion.

Sources

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Beaver Island Community School students organized a Little Caesars pizza-kit sale in October 2009, with orders due October 17 and delivery planned for October 23.

Evidence limits

The forum preserves the fundraising notice, not sales totals or proceeds.

Sources

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Andy’s Grooming and Boarding Barn announced an October 17, 2009 open house for its nearly completed kennels at 27996 Barney’s Lake Road.

Evidence limits

The forum preserves the business’s announcement, not an inspection, formal opening record, or subsequent service history.

Sources

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Beaver Island Community School planned a weather-permitting elementary costume parade through town on October 30, 2009.

Evidence limits

The forum preserves the route and invitation, not whether the parade occurred or how many students participated.

Sources

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Health Occupations Students of America announced a November 8, 2009 bake sale at McDonoughs, with proceeds intended for the Beaver Island Rural Health Center.

Evidence limits

The forum preserves the advance notice but does not report proceeds, attendance, or whether the sale took place as scheduled.

Sources

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AMVETS Post 46 announced its annual pizza sale and reported pizza making at Gregg Fellowship Hall on November 14, 2009.

Evidence limits

The forum supports the advertised sale and a small amount of participant confirmation, but not total sales, proceeds, or attendance.

Sources

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Beaver Islanders organized a November 22, 2009 Christmas bazaar at Gregg Fellowship Hall, with shopping, food, children’s activities, and a Food Pantry fundraiser.

Evidence limits

The forum preserves the program and participating causes, not attendance or proceeds.

Sources

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The Beaver Island Forum announced a surprise 70th-birthday party for Margaret “Muggs” Bass at Jerry’s Garage on November 27, 2009. The notice asked readers to keep the celebration secret until after the event.

Evidence limits

This records a community invitation and planned celebration, not attendance or a complete biography.

The Beaver Island District Library announced that it was closed on December 9, 2009, because of weather conditions.

Evidence limits

This is a contemporaneous forum notice, not an official closure log or independent weather record.

Sources

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The Beaver Island Community Center announced its December 20, 2009, monthly Sunday Dinner, provided by the Charlevoix County Commission on Aging. The menu was roast beef with mashed potatoes and gravy, coleslaw, and fruit cobbler.

Evidence limits

The forum preserves an advance announcement, not attendance or completion evidence.

Sources

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