Events — notices, 2014

McDonough’s Market announced winter hours in January 2014: 8 a.m.–6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Sunday.

Evidence limits

This is a first-party schedule notice. It does not state an end date or confirm operation on every listed day.

Sources

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Beaver Island community members reported the death of Richard “Dick” DeRosia in early January 2014 and remembered him as a longtime friend, resident, and worker on the island.

Evidence limits

The forum preserves community remembrance but no formal obituary, exact death date, or independent biographical record. The date here is therefore approximate.

Charlevoix State Bank’s Beaver Island branch announced winter hours beginning in January 2014: Tuesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with the schedule planned through May 1.

Evidence limits

This is a first-party seasonal-hours notice. It does not establish later changes or actual operation on each scheduled day.

Sources

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The Beaver Island District Library announced that it was closed on January 6, 2014, because of weather conditions, although limited drywall work continued inside.

Evidence limits

This is a first-party operational notice, not an independent weather record or confirmation of reopening.

Sources

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A January 2014 forum notice said spring turkey-hunt applications were on sale for $4 and gave an April 21–May 4 season. It said Beaver Island was assigned to location B in 2014 rather than the previous year’s J and that roughly 1,000 licenses were available.

These details are preserved as a tentative community notice pointing toward Michigan DNR rules, not as an official regulatory record.

The Charlevoix County Commission on Aging posted a reminder for a Sunday dinner at the Beaver Island Community Center on January 19, 2014.

Evidence limits

This is an organizer reminder. It establishes the planned date but not attendance, meal counts, revenue, or completion.

Sources

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A January 2014 forum invitation described a small group meeting Tuesday nights at 7 p.m. at the Beaver Island District Library for portable crafts and informal socializing.

Evidence limits

The post is a participant invitation, not an official library program notice. It does not establish the group’s duration, attendance, or formal sponsorship.

Sources

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Beaver Island News on the Net announced planned live coverage of Islanders and Lady Islanders basketball games against Munising Baptist on January 24 and 25, 2014, contingent on the visiting teams’ arrival.

The forum preserves the schedule and broadcast plan, not scores, attendance, or proof that every stream succeeded.

The island hardware store announced a weather-emergency closure for Friday, January 24, 2014.

Evidence limits

This is a business announcement, not an independent weather report or complete operating-hours record.

Sources

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Perry Lanier died on January 31, 2014, according to a Beaver Island Forum notice. A later reply directed readers to a Borek Jennings funeral-home obituary; the preserved forum thread does not reproduce its full contents.

This record establishes the reported death date, but not a complete biography or memorial-service account.

Island Treasures Resale Shop announced a February 2014 winter-bargain promotion: two sweaters, sweatshirts, jackets, or coats for $3.

Evidence limits

This is a first-party sales notice. It does not establish sales, inventory, or the promotion’s outcome.

Sources

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Stoney and the PUB announced a Super Bowl Sunday program for February 2, 2014, with all-day happy hour, complimentary food, and Jim’s pizza available from 4–8:30 p.m.

Evidence limits

This is a first-party promotional notice. It establishes the planned program, not attendance, sales, or completion.

Sources

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Northwest Canvas and Marine Services announced that its Beaver Island service was open by February 13, 2014. The notice names Mike Collins and Ryan Oliver as owners and lists canvas, marine-glass, upholstery, fabrication, and repair services.

The forum announcement documents a claimed opening and service offering, but not the business’s exact location, registration, or later continuity.

Stoney announced Valentine’s Day dinner specials for February 14, 2014, including seafood and steak options and a dessert special; reservations were encouraged.

Evidence limits

This is a first-party promotional notice. It establishes the advertised menu and date, not attendance, sales, or completion.

Sources

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Robert “Bob” Fullerton Jr. died at his Munro Lake home on February 21, 2014, according to a Beaver Island Forum obituary. The notice says that he had spent summer seasons on Beaver Island and records his U.S. Navy service, career, and family connections.

The forum post preserves a community obituary, but this record does not independently verify every biographical detail or the later burial.

The Beaver Island Community Center posted a reminder for a Sunday dinner on February 23, 2014, with a follow-up describing the roast preparation.

Evidence limits

This is an organizer reminder and promotional follow-up. It establishes the planned event but not attendance, meal counts, revenue, or completion.

Sources

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Circle M announced that it was seeking at least two bartenders in preparation for the 2014 summer season, with applications available at the gas station.

Evidence limits

This is a first-party employment notice. It does not establish who was hired, start dates, or later business operation.

Sources

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In March 2014, Friends of Beaver Island Animals sold paper shamrocks for $1 or $5. The shamrocks could be displayed at the Shamrock Bar, with additional sales planned downtown around the St. Patrick’s Day games.

Evidence limits

The forum notice documents the appeal and sales plan, not total sales, proceeds, or later use of funds.

Sources

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Beaver Island News on the Net announced a live stream of the Beaver Island Community School’s early St. Patrick’s celebration beginning at 2:15 p.m. on March 14, 2014.

Evidence limits

The forum post documents the scheduled celebration and access arrangement, but does not preserve the program, attendance, or successful completion of the broadcast.

Sources

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The Charlevoix County Commission on Aging announced a March 23, 2014 program combining a yoga demonstration and lunch with a Sunday dinner at the Beaver Island Community Center.

Evidence limits

This is an organizer announcement with referenced flyer images. It establishes the planned program, not attendance, meal counts, revenue, or completion.

Sources

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On April 6, 2014, a Beaver Island Forum participant reported a killdeer at a beach and the first Canada geese she had seen that season. The same note mentioned gulls, a chickadee, and ravens.

This is preserved as a dated community field observation. It is not a complete spring migration record or evidence of abundance.

Beaver Island News on the Net announced planned livestream access to the Peaine Township Board meeting on April 9, 2014.

The forum preserves the broadcast plan, not technical success, meeting content, or official minutes.

The Beaver Island Community Center announced a Winter 2014 “Wake” for April 11, 2014.

The archived forum post preserves an advance flyer but not the full program, attendance, or financial outcome.

Beaver Island Community School junior-class students announced a Little Caesars pizza-kit sale in April 2014. Customers could designate purchased kits for delivery to the Beaver Island Food Pantry.

Evidence limits

The forum post documents the fundraising and donation option, but does not report sales volume, donated kits, or proceeds.

Sources

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The Beaver Island Community Center announced its seventh Easter Egg Scramble for April 12, 2014.

The archived forum post preserves an advance flyer but not the full program, attendance, or financial outcome.

The Beaver Island Lighthouse School announced a spaghetti dinner at Gregg Fellowship Hall on April 24, 2014. Students were to work the event, with proceeds supporting a matching grant for the Holy Cross roof capital campaign.

The forum preserves the fundraiser announcement, not attendance, proceeds, or a grant award.

In April 2014, Holy Cross Cemetery volunteers appealed to island families and others connected to the cemetery for maintenance donations. A follow-up thanked volunteers who collected storm debris.

Evidence limits

The forum documents an appeal and small maintenance effort, not the cemetery’s budget, total contributions, or full grounds condition.

Holy Cross announced a two-hour Eucharistic-minister training session for current and new ministers on May 3, 2014.

The forum preserves the parish notice, not attendance or the later composition of the ministry.

An organizer announced a 30-minute National Day of Prayer service for noon on May 8, 2014, at the Holy Cross Church flagpole. The thread later supplied a program and allowed for moving indoors if weather required it.

Evidence limits

The forum thread documents the planned observance and contingency, but does not establish attendance or completion.

Sources

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The Michigan Licensed Beverage Association announced a Techniques of Alcohol Management (TAM) class at Stoney Acre for May 13, 2014. The notice described a short class and test, reduced pricing for member establishments, and three-year certification.

This is an advertised training opportunity, not an attendance or certification registry.

The Charlevoix County Commission on Aging announced a Beaver Island Sunday Dinner for May 18, 2014.

The first-party notice documents the scheduled meal, not attendance or meal-service totals.

Beaver Island Community School students announced a May 18, 2014 talent show at the Community Center, featuring student performances and free-will donations to support a future middle-school Washington, D.C. trip.

The forum preserves the announcement and reminders, not attendance or proceeds.

Ronald E. Antrim died on May 18, 2014, according to a funeral-home notice reproduced in the Beaver Island Forum. The forum connected him to the island community through family and reported that no services were planned.

Evidence limits

The funeral-home notice was circulated through the forum and is not independently verified here against the funeral-home archive or a civil record.

The organizers solicited teams and substitute players for Beaver Island’s 2014 men’s summer golf league. They expected play to begin between May 21 and June 4 and normally continue into mid-August.

The forum preserves an advance league notice, not the final schedule, roster, standings, or season outcome.

The Holy Cross Altar Society announced a bake sale for May 24, 2014, from 10 a.m. to noon at a location across from the post office.

This is a contemporaneous fundraiser announcement; the forum does not report attendance, goods sold, or proceeds.

In May 2014, the Beaver Island Rural Health Center invited residents, seasonal residents, and visitors to complete a confidential online community survey conducted by an independent research firm.

Evidence limits

The notice documents the survey invitation, not the instrument, response rate, findings, or resulting health-center changes.

The Circle M announced that it would reopen for the 2014 season on May 30 at 5:30 p.m., with separate weekday and weekend evening hours.

Evidence limits

The forum post is a business announcement. It does not establish actual service, attendance, or the duration of the published hours.

Sources

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Beaver Island Community School’s grades 7–12 awards ceremony was scheduled for June 4, 2014, with a livestream announced by Beaver Island News on the ‘Net.

The forum preserves the public-access announcement, not the award recipients or an archived copy of the stream.

On June 6, 2014, Beaver Island EMS asked for a donated desktop computer, reporting that its approximately fifteen-year-old computer was warning of an impending failure.

Evidence limits

The forum preserves a resource request, not the replacement outcome or any effect on EMS operations.

Powers Do It Best Hardware announced Mark Lafreniere as the winner of its $1,000 giveaway on June 7, 2014.

Evidence limits

This is a first-party business announcement with a congratulatory community reply. It does not preserve entry rules, an independent drawing record, or prize-delivery confirmation.

Sources

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Beaver Island News on the Net announced planned livestreams of a Charlevoix County Commissioners meeting and a Peaine Township meeting on June 11, 2014.

The forum preserves the broadcast plan, not technical success, meeting content, or official minutes.

The Charlevoix County Board of Commissioners was announced to hold its regular bimonthly meeting on Beaver Island on June 11, 2014, at 2 p.m. at Peaine Township Hall. The public was invited.

Evidence limits

The forum preserves a meeting announcement, not minutes, attendance, decisions, or action on the bridge project mentioned by a participant.

Sources

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The Beaver Island Rural Health Center and Charlevoix County Veterans Office announced a June 13, 2014 VA enrollment and eligibility day, with representatives from the Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center.

The forum preserves the planned public service, not attendance, enrollments, or individual benefits determinations.

Beaver Island Community School’s 2014 graduation was scheduled for June 14, with a planned internet livestream. The forum announcement named graduates Erin Yafen Boyle, Olivia Cary, Jewell Gillespie-Cushman, and Ron Marsh.

Evidence limits

This is a contemporaneous announcement and published graduate list; it does not preserve the ceremony or establish livestream viewership.

AMVETS Post 46 announced a public flag disposal ceremony for June 22, 2014, across the harbor at the Stone House. Residents were invited to bring worn or damaged American flags for proper disposal.

Evidence limits

The forum notice establishes the planned ceremony and donation route, but does not establish attendance or completion.

Sources

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Catherine Martin Kohn died on June 22, 2014. The Beaver Island Forum preserved her funeral arrangements and identified her connections to the Martin and McDonough families of Beaver Island.

Evidence limits

This is a forum-mediated memorial and family-connection record. The linked obituary is not held here, so the biographical account is not independently verified in this article.

Tom Schraw, a candidate for Charlevoix County Circuit Court judge, announced a June 22, 2014 Beaver Island open house at the Community Welcome Center.

This record preserves a campaign communication, not official candidacy, election, attendance, or outcome data.

The Beaver Island Book Club scheduled an open June 24, 2014 meeting at the library around an Australia theme. Members could choose fiction or nonfiction, and occasional visitors were welcomed.

The forum preserves the organizer’s schedule and reminder, not attendance or the meeting’s outcome.

The Beaver Island District Library scheduled a June 26, 2014 reading and discussion with author Ari Berk, a Central Michigan University professor and writer of books for children and adults.

Evidence limits

The forum notice establishes the planned program and speaker, not attendance or completion of the event.

Beaver Island churches announced a free interchurch Vacation Bible School for children ages 3–12 on July 1–3, 2014, at Beaver Island Christian Church. The organizers later reported 32 children pre-registered.

The forum preserves the program announcement and registration update, not final attendance or completion.

Charlevoix State Bank announced a July–August 2014 summer schedule for its Beaver Island branch: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2:30 to 4 p.m.

This records the bank’s published seasonal schedule, not a complete operating log or proof that no exceptions occurred.

The Beaver Island Community Center scheduled Ray Kamalay’s Musical Flea Market: Trifles and Treasures from Our Melodious Past for 8 p.m. on July 3, 2014. Admission was announced at $15.

Evidence limits

The forum post is an advance organizer notice. It does not establish attendance, proceeds, or completion.

Sources

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The Beaver Island District Library Teen Group announced post-parade games, face painting, a bounce house, and water activities at the Beaver Island Community School soccer field on July 4, 2014.

Evidence limits

The forum preserves the public invitation, not attendance or completion evidence.

Sources

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The Beaver Island Historical Society announced a July 5, 2014 open house at Protar Home from 1 to 3 p.m., with Antje Price returning to interpret the site.

The forum preserves an institutional announcement, not attendance or a visitor account.

A July 2014 forum notice announced a free string-quintet concert led by CMU’s Jamie Feist at Holy Cross Church on July 10 at 7:30 p.m. The notice also mentioned a Brahms piano-quartet rehearsal.

Evidence limits

This is a community announcement, not a program, attendance record, or post-event report.

Sources

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Island Artisans announced two bracelet-making classes for July 24, 2014, with jewelry maker Darlene Dooley. Each session was limited to six participants and cost $20.

Evidence limits

The forum preserves the announcement and reminder, not attendance or completion evidence.

Sources

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A July 2014 forum post promoted Thursday Storytime at the Beaver Island library, beginning at 10:30 a.m. and followed by craft or art time for children.

Evidence limits

The source is a participant endorsement, not an official library notice. It does not establish duration, attendance, or formal sponsorship.

Sources

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In early August 2014, a forum participant circulated a video of a judicial candidate forum held on Beaver Island the previous week.

Evidence limits

The archived post establishes circulation of a recording, not the candidates, venue, content, or outcome of the forum. The linked video is not held locally.

Livingstone Studio announced its annual Meet the Artists event for August 2, 2014, combining a gallery exhibition with local artists, food, and music from Stryder Croswhite and Baroque woodwinds.

Evidence limits

The forum preserves the organizer’s invitation and reminders, not attendance, sales, or a complete list of participating artists.

The Port of St. James Association scheduled a members’ picnic and brief meet-and-greet at the Stable Campgrounds for noon on August 2, 2014. The association planned to discuss current activity and hear member questions.

Evidence limits

The forum notice establishes the planned association gathering, but does not preserve attendance, minutes, or decisions.

Sources

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WVBI announced an introductory oral-history workshop at Beaver Island Community School for August 4, 2014, taught by Charles Ganzert and Dan Truckey, followed by two short films at the Community Center.

The forum preserves the planned program, not attendance or completed recordings.

The Circle M announced live island-style music for Friday and Saturday of Beaver Island Homecoming weekend, August 8–9, 2014, featuring John McCafferty, Joe Moore, Edward Palmer, Ramsey, and Bryan the fiddler.

Evidence limits

The forum notice establishes the planned program and lineup, but not attendance or a complete record of which performers appeared.

A Beaver Island organizer announced a six-class dog-agility course beginning August 14, 2014, with limited enrollment and an $80 fee.

The forum preserves the class announcement, not enrollment, attendance, or completion.

In August 2014, a forum notice thanked the Broder family for a reported $50,000 gift divided between Beaver Island Community School and the Beaver Island Historical Society.

The forum preserves the community announcement, not a gift instrument, restrictions, or recipient accounting.

The Beaver Island Rural Health Center announced an August 16, 2014 visiting clinic with chiropractor Dr. Meghan Costello.

The forum notice documents an appointment opportunity, not the provider’s attendance, patient count, or clinical details.

On August 25, 2014, the Beaver Island Chamber of Commerce circulated a Venturing Angler teaser for a planned feature film called Gold Rush On Beaver Island, presenting the project alongside island fishing and hunting material.

The forum establishes the promotional announcement, but not whether the film was completed, released, or how it was distributed.

The Beaver Island Transfer Station announced household-hazardous-waste collection for August 29–30, 2014.

Evidence limits

This is a short service notice. It does not establish what materials were accepted or document collection and disposal results.

On August 31, 2014, a Beaver Island Forum notice invited residents to meet state-house candidate Triston Cole at an AMVETS breakfast at the Parish Hall.

Evidence limits

The forum preserves a campaign invitation, not attendance, discussion content, the candidate’s platform, or the election outcome.

Jacque LaFreniere asked Beaver Island beach walkers to report dead birds during September–November 2014 and offered collection kits for disposal or, when appropriate, necropsy. The notice was a volunteer monitoring request.

It does not establish a disease outbreak, bird mortality rate, or the results of any sampling.

The Beaver Island community scheduled a beach cleanup for September 6, 2014. Volunteers were to receive supplies and beach assignments at the Community Center, then return for a free lunch.

Evidence limits

The forum preserves the event notice and logistics, not participation, collected-material, or completion data.

CMU announced its annual community-appreciation and closing party for September 6, 2014. The notice described dinner, a pig roast, volleyball, and horseshoes for island residents and supporters.

Evidence limits

The forum preserves the invitation and planned activities, but not attendance, the final program, or a post-event report.

Island Treasures advertised a one-week end-of-summer clearance in September 2014, offering summer shorts, tops, sandals, and swim shoes for 50 cents per item while transitioning its inventory toward sweaters.

This first-party notice documents the advertised promotion and seasonal change, not sales volume or inventory remaining.

Sources

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Stoney and Danny’s Pub advertised an all-day corned-beef-and-cabbage special, along with drink specials, for September 17, 2014, marking “half-way to St. Patrick’s.”

The forum preserves the promotion, not attendance or sales results.

On September 17, 2014, a forum notice asked island residents to donate large rocks for a new garden around the Forest View sign, across from Stoney Acres.

The post documents the proposed community improvement, but not whether the garden was completed or its exact location.

In September 2014, Beaver Island Fire and Rescue sought volunteer metalworking help to protect and display a piece of World Trade Center material as a memorial to the 343 firefighters killed on September 11, 2001.

The forum preserves the project request, not evidence that the fabrication was completed or what the final memorial looked like.

The National Wild Turkey Federation announced a Beaver Island tree-distribution and planting effort for September 2014, involving 130 Sargent crabapple trees and 10 yellow oaks, with a planting day planned for September 30.

The forum notice documents the announced program, not the number planted, locations, or later survival.

For the 2014 Bite of Beaver weekend, organizers announced the return of an apple-wood-smoked pulled-pork and coleslaw stand after a two-year absence, saying proceeds would benefit the Beaver Island Food Pantry.

The forum preserves the announcement, not the amount raised or number of meals served.

In October 2014, the Beaver Island Rural Health Center announced that flu and pneumonia shots were available by appointment.

The forum preserves the public-service notice, not the number of vaccinations administered or later availability.

The annual Blessing of the Pets was scheduled for about 4 p.m. on October 4, 2014, at Holy Cross Church after the Bite of Beaver.

Evidence limits

The forum notice establishes the planned ceremony but does not report attendance, officiant, or completion.

On October 9, 2014, Gordon’s Plowing Service invited Beaver Island residents and seasonal property owners to arrange private or commercial snow removal for the coming winter and offered backup service for other plowers.

The forum preserves the advertisement and its self-reported claims, not a contract or service-performance record.

The Beaver Island Rural Health Center announced an October 10, 2014 visiting optometry clinic with Dr. Jon VanWagner.

The forum notice documents an appointment opportunity, not the provider’s attendance, patient count, or clinical outcomes.

Dorothy “Dody” Avery died in October 2014. Beaver Island Forum responses remembered her as a contributor to the Beaver Island Historical Society, including work indexing the first Journal of Beaver Island History.

The forum provides the local announcement and community remembrance; the linked obituary should control detailed biographical and funeral facts.

The Beaver Island Community Center announced Saturday double-feature movie screenings on October 11, 18, and 25, 2014, and November 1, with afternoon and evening showings.

The forum preserves the advertised schedule, but not attendance or confirmation that every screening occurred.

The Beaver Island Rural Health Center announced planned October 11 and 25, 2014 visits by chiropractor Dr. Meghan Costello.

The forum notice documents appointment opportunities and cancellation terms, not the provider’s attendance, patient count, or clinical details.

In an October 2014 forum exchange, a participant described the Island’s usual winter euchre as a Thursday-night gathering at the Shamrock, approximately from 7 to 9 p.m.

The record preserves a community recollection of a recurring practice, not a formal schedule or proof of attendance on particular nights.

Sources

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On October 15, 2014, a forum notice sought additional island residents who needed routine TB testing so the Medical Center could order a ten-test vial. Replies discussed an alternative county health-department service and the cost of travel and testing supplies.

This preserves a community-reported access problem and proposed solution, not a formal Medical Center policy or record of completed tests.

The Beaver Island Forum reported that Trinity Grace Kenwabikise died at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital on October 18, 2014, and that funeral services would take place in Charlevoix before burial at Holy Cross Cemetery on Beaver Island on October 25.

The source is a community-posted obituary notice. Independent funeral-home, church, cemetery, or newspaper records should control final details.

The Charlevoix County Commission on Aging announced an October 19, 2014 Sunday dinner at the Beaver Island Community Center and a senior online-safety workshop for October 20 with computer-security specialist Chris Sorensen.

The first-party notices document the scheduled programs, not attendance or workshop outcomes.

The Beaver Island Rural Health Center announced an October 24, 2014 visiting dermatology clinic with Dr. Maury Cotter.

The forum notice documents an appointment opportunity, not the provider’s attendance, patient count, or clinical details.

The Circle M announced a BYOB Halloween party for October 31, 2014, with Rigormortis scheduled to provide the evening’s music.

The forum preserves the operator’s advance notice, not attendance or a post-event report.

Charlevoix County Transit advertised free rides to and from Beaver Island polls on November 4, 2014, from noon until 6 p.m.

The forum preserves the public-service announcement, not ridership or a final service report.

A November 13, 2014 forum thank-you referred to a vehicle incident on West Side Drive the previous day and praised firefighters, first responders, and other helpers.

The post supplies no incident report, cause, injury information, responder list, or official outcome, so it is treated as a tentative community account.

In November 2014, Beaver Island Community School fifth- and sixth-graders sold 2015 birthday calendars for $7 as a school fundraiser. The notice also invited families to submit names and birthdays for the next calendar.

The forum preserves the announcement and price, not sales totals, proceeds, or the eventual use of the funds.

The Beaver Island Rural Health Center announced a November 22, 2014 visiting clinic with chiropractor Dr. Meghan Costello.

The forum notice documents the appointment opportunity, not the provider’s attendance, patient count, or clinical details.

On November 25, 2014, a Beaver Island public notice warned snowplow operators not to leave ridges or pushed snow on open public roadways because of the safety risk to drivers.

Evidence limits

The forum preserves the warning and its attributed source, not the underlying ordinance, enforcement, or a record of particular violations.

In December 2014, a Beaver Island Forum notice asked residents to send cards and letters to Augustus “Gus” Connaghan during Marine Corps recruit training.

The record documents the community-support effort and reported training status, not enlistment, graduation, or later service.

In December 2014, forum participants discussed Beaver Island’s employment landscape for a prospective resident. They described more summer work, reduced winter hours, seasonal hospitality and construction jobs, online work, and the importance of building local trust.

This preserves community testimony and advice, not labor-market statistics or verified hiring practices.

On December 3, 2014, the Beaver Island Chamber of Commerce promoted a story made with Pure Michigan and claimed that it had received more than 100,000 views on Game and Fish online.

The forum preserves the Chamber’s promotional claim, not the underlying story or independent analytics.

Beaver Island Community School’s junior class announced a December 7, 2014, bake sale at McDonough’s Market to support the Senior Banquet.

The forum preserves the announcement and stated purpose, not the sale’s outcome or proceeds.

Island businesses coordinated special Sunday hours and holiday promotions for December 14, 2014, including shopping, food, door prizes, Santa Paws, and museum and Community Center participation.

The forum preserves announced participation and logistics, not attendance, sales, or donation totals.

On December 9, 2014, a Beaver Island notice advertised for possible lease a space behind the former Montage building that had housed East Wind Spa.

This records an advertised opportunity, not a signed lease, a new business, or a definitive legal closure date for East Wind Spa.

Sources

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Work on the Island Treasures driveway temporarily closed access beginning December 9, 2014. A follow-up said the work was complete and vehicles could enter and leave, while cement placement remained planned for spring.

The forum preserves local operational notices, not engineering or contractor records.

Anna Mae Maxwell, née Connaghan, died on December 25, 2014. The forum notice identified her as the last surviving child of Hugh and Katie Connaghan’s fourteen children and linked a funeral-home notice.

Evidence limits

The forum provides the local announcement and family context. The linked funeral notice should control detailed biography, service, and burial facts.

The Charlevoix County Commission on Aging announced an “In Between the Holidays” Sunday dinner for Beaver Island on December 28, 2014. A later reminder described holiday stories and a noon countdown with confetti and noisemakers.

The first-party forum notices document the scheduled program and reminder, not attendance or meal-service totals.

On December 29, 2014, a forum participant reported widespread beech decline near Donnel Mors Lane and urged planting replacement trees.

This is a tentative local observation, not a forest-health survey or proof of the stated percentage or island-wide extent.