Events — notices, 2011

In January 2011, the Beaver Island Community Players sought a director for a winter comedy with a mystery element, described as a boarding-house play.

Evidence limits

The forum notice documents the recruitment effort only; it does not identify the director or establish that the production was staged.

Sources

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In January 2011, Beaver Island Community School announced that candidates for two four-year Board of Education seats had to file by 4 p.m. on February 8. The notice described the petition-signature or filing-fee requirements and identified two intended candidates.

Evidence limits

This is an election notice, not a certified candidate list or election result.

Beaver Island Community School announced a free seven-session parent group for adults with children ages 6–12. The STEP program was scheduled to begin February 3, 2011, with meetings during the after-school program and free child care.

Evidence limits

The forum preserves the school’s announcement, not enrollment, attendance, or completion records.

Sources

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Beaver Island Community School announced an evening Microsoft Excel class for February 16–March 9, 2011, meeting Mondays and Wednesdays except March 2.

Evidence limits

The source is a course announcement, not an enrollment record, curriculum, or completion report.

The Charlevoix County Commission on Aging announced a noon presentation by Sheriff Schneider on senior scams affecting Charlevoix County for April 27, 2011, alongside an optional COA lunch.

Evidence limits

This is a first-party program notice. It establishes the planned presentation, not attendance or the presentation’s full content.

A local coordinator announced a 30-minute National Day of Prayer ceremony for May 5, 2011, at the Holy Cross Church flagpole. A follow-up thanked the speakers and described the gathering as a meaningful community event.

Evidence limits

The forum preserves the organizer’s announcement and a participant follow-up, but not attendance, a formal program, or an independent religious-organization record.

The Beaver Island Community School strings program announced a rescheduled Spring Serenade recital for May 21, 2011, at the Community Center.

Evidence limits

The forum thread is an announcement and location clarification; it does not establish the final program, attendance, or completion.

Beaver Island Community School announced a beginning-level adult computer class for May 23–June 8, 2011, covering basic computer operation, Internet, email, Microsoft Word, and Publisher.

Evidence limits

The source is a course announcement, not an enrollment or completion record.

On May 27, 2011, a Beaver Island community notice invited residents to make blankets for the Joplin Humane Society at the Island Health Center and requested fleece donations.

Evidence limits

The forum preserves the volunteer appeal, not attendance, the number of blankets, or confirmation of delivery.

Sources

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The annual Jack Cull Memorial Concert was announced for May 28, 2011, at Holy Cross Parish Hall. The notice called for a free-will donation and said proceeds would support Father Pat Cawley’s retirement.

Evidence limits

The archived forum preserves the advance notice and beneficiary, but not confirmation that the concert occurred, attendance, or proceeds.

An artists retreat at Brother’s Place presented a free exhibit at the Beaver Island Community Center on June 24, 2011, where visitors could meet some of the artists.

Evidence limits

The forum notice establishes the advertised exhibit but does not provide a full artist list, catalogue, or attendance record.

Sources

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A March 2011 forum notice advertised a one-day concealed-pistol-license class on Beaver Island for July 9. The proposed course included classroom and range work and cost $150.

Evidence limits

The forum preserves an advance advertisement, not proof of enrollment, completion, instructor credentials, or licenses issued.

Sources

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The Beaver Island Association announced a free July 13, 2011 presentation by Kay Charter at the Community Center on Beaver Island’s birds and ways residents could assist them.

Evidence limits

The forum material is an organizer’s contemporaneous announcement and follow-up. It does not document attendance, a recording, or the presentation’s substantive conclusions.

AMVETS Post 46 announced a $1,000 scholarship for graduates of Beaver Island Community Schools who had completed at least one year of post-high-school education. Applications were due August 31, 2011, with the award intended for the first week of September.

Evidence limits

This record documents the public scholarship announcement, not the recipient or award outcome.

A Michigan DNR hunter-education instructor announced a two-day class at Beaver Island Community School for August 20–21, 2011.

Evidence limits

The forum thread contains a course announcement and reminder, not an attendance list, examination result, or certificate record.

On August 24, 2011, the Beaver Island Chamber of Commerce linked a new Pure Michigan web feature titled “Aerial Assignment: Beaver Island.” The archived forum thread establishes the contemporaneous promotion, but does not preserve the feature text or image metadata.

The Beaver Island Historical Society announced its 2011 annual meeting for August 25 at the Print Shop Museum. The stated business was electing three trustees to three-year terms and accepting additional nominations.

Evidence limits

The forum preserves the corrected meeting notice but not minutes, attendance, or election results.

The Beaver Island Community Center scheduled the Claire Lynch Band for an 8 p.m. concert on September 9, 2011, with $25 tickets and a dinner discount for ticket holders at the Shamrock.

Evidence limits

This is a host announcement, not an attendance or performance-outcome record.

Sources

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Andy’s Grooming Barn announced a six-session dog-agility class beginning September 13, 2011, with Tuesday and Wednesday evening meetings.

Evidence limits

This is a business announcement, not a class roster or completion report.

An archived forum announcement invited volunteers to the annual Beaver Island beach cleanup on the Saturday following September 12, 2011. Volunteers were asked to meet at the Community Center at 9:00 a.m.; free hot dogs were advertised at noon.

Evidence limits

The forum preserves the planned logistics but does not confirm attendance, locations cleaned, or the amount of material collected.

In September 2011, a local organizer asked Beaver Island beach walkers to report dead birds and, where carcasses were fresh, support possible necropsy work. The notice was part of seasonal monitoring for avian botulism.

Evidence limits

The forum preserves a monitoring request, not a confirmed disease diagnosis, island-wide count, or necropsy result.

Sources

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Beaver Island Community School announced a home sports weekend against Mackinac Island for October 14–15, 2011. The schedule paired soccer and volleyball on Friday evening and Saturday morning.

Evidence limits

The forum preserves the advance schedule only; it does not provide scores, attendance, or independent confirmation that every game was played.

The Beaver Island Health Center announced that Dr. Molter would see patients on the island on November 18, 2011. A follow-up cautioned that the practice was not accepting new patients.

Evidence limits

The notice establishes an announced visiting clinic and an access limitation reported by a participant, but not attendance or completed examinations.

In October 2011, the Beaver Island Christian Church Board solicited bids for snowplowing the parking areas of the church and Fellowship Hall. Bids were due November 1.

Evidence limits

This is a procurement notice, not evidence of the bids received, selected contractor, price, or completed snow removal.

Sources

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The Shamrock advertised a Halloween party for October 28, 2011, with live music and a costume contest. A later notice named P-A-U-L & the Harperwood Heroes as the performers and mentioned costume prizes.

Evidence limits

The forum posts are organizer publicity and do not establish attendance or completion.

Sources

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In October 2011, AMVETS Post 46 reported that Lighthouse School students planted 40 native cedar trees along the east and west borders of the Veterans Memorial as a community-service project.

Evidence limits

This is an organization’s contemporaneous report, not an arboricultural survey or long-term maintenance record.

A Beaver Island Pub Quiz raised more than $200 for the Beaver Island Food Pantry in November 2011, according to a participant’s forum thank-you. Team Powers placed first.

Evidence limits

The amount and result are a community report. The archived thread does not preserve an accounting, attendance count, or exact event date.

Lighthouse School students hosted a spaghetti dinner at Peaine Township Hall on December 6, 2011, with a free-will donation requested.

Evidence limits

The forum preserves the event announcement but not attendance, proceeds, or a post-event report.

Beaver Island Community School announced a December 14, 2011, holiday program at the Community Center featuring students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade.

Evidence limits

This is a school announcement, not a performance review, attendance record, or complete program.

A December 2011 Beaver Island Forum post reported that Brett Maudrie had graduated from Air Assault School at Fort Campbell.

Evidence limits

The report is second-hand and community-based. It should not be treated as an official military service or qualification record without independent evidence.

Amy Beaudoin died in late June 2011. A Beaver Island Forum notice records her family’s Beaver Island connection, including a recent honeymoon on the Island and a stated wish to be placed near her father.

Evidence limits

This record relies on a contemporaneous community notice and a later family remembrance; the underlying obituary and burial record are not held here.

Bonnie Keie died in July 2011. A Beaver Island Forum notice shared a link to her obituary and later announced an August 6 memorial service at St. Mary Church in Charlevoix, followed by a gathering of family and friends.

Evidence limits

The forum preserves the community notice and memorial logistics, but the linked obituary is not held in this archive.

Christopher Michael Chapman died on June 3, 2011, at age 28, at his home in Manhattan, Illinois. A Beaver Island Forum obituary identifies his mother’s family as having Beaver Island ties and records his family and funeral arrangements.

Evidence limits

The forum post attributes the obituary to the SouthtownStar, but the clipping or funeral-home record is not independently held here.

Danielle “Dani” Rafferty, 24, of Waterford, died on June 1, 2011. A Beaver Island Forum obituary notice identifies her as a niece of Nancy Summers and Kathy Speck, connecting the notice to the Island community.

Evidence limits

The forum preserves a copied obituary and family connection, but the underlying funeral-home record is not held here.

Pat Crane died in Novi in September 2011 at age 84. A Beaver Island Forum obituary notice records his family, U.S. Army service, General Motors career, and friends on Beaver Island.

Evidence limits

The forum notice establishes a Beaver Island community connection but does not establish that Crane lived on the Island.

Sheila Marie Evans, née Ricksgers, died on August 2, 2011, at age 55. A Beaver Island Forum obituary records her Lapeer life and identifies family and friends connected with Beaver Island.

Evidence limits

The forum notice establishes a Beaver Island family connection but not residence on the Island; the underlying funeral-home notice is not held here.

A Beaver Island Forum notice reported the death of Sister Dominica Nellet in late September 2011 and shared viewing, vigil, and funeral arrangements in Grand Rapids.

Evidence limits

The archived forum notice does not establish that Sister Dominica lived on Beaver Island; it is retained as a local-community notice pending the underlying obituary.