Events — notices, 2016

Beaver Island Community School junior students announced a trash-haul and recycling-collection fundraiser for the Senior Banquet. The advertised service was scheduled to run from January 1 through June 1, 2016, with weekly pickup available through prepaid certificates.

The forum notice documents the planned fundraiser, not its completion, volume, or proceeds.

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Charlevoix State Bank’s Beaver Island branch announced winter hours for January through April 2016: Tuesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a January 1 New Year’s Day closure.

This first-party notice records the advertised schedule, not actual operation on each day or later changes.

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In January 2016, a Beaver Island Forum post circulated a donation appeal for Rita Palmer and Jeff Stewart after a house fire. The notice linked a contemporaneous television-news report and a fundraising account.

The archived forum post establishes the community appeal, but not the fire’s cause, the extent of damage, or the amount raised.

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The Beaver Island Community Center announced fee-free pickleball sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m., beginning January 14, 2016.

Evidence limits

This is a first-party program announcement. It documents the planned launch and schedule, not attendance, duration, or the later court-line project.

Beaver Island Forum members marked Eddie Eicher’s 89th birthday in February 2016. The announcement described him as a long-time summer resident and landowner whose island connection dated to 1956 and included a home at Sand Bay.

The forum supplies a contemporary community account, not a deed, complete residence history, or full biography.

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The Charlevoix County Commission on Aging announced a Beaver Island Sunday dinner for February 7, 2016.

Evidence limits

The archived notice is largely image-based, so its menu and other details are not treated as established text. It documents the scheduled program, not attendance or meal-service totals.

The Charlevoix County Commission on Aging advertised a March 13, 2016 Sunday dinner paired with a Suzuki Strings Spring Serenade on Beaver Island.

Evidence limits

The notices establish the advertised program, not attendance or meal-service totals. The source’s image-only menu is not independently transcribed here.

Phil Becker suffered a heart attack on March 15, 2016, received mainland hospital care, and returned home. In a public follow-up, he thanked Beaver Island EMS and BIRHC, saying their response helped save his life.

Evidence limits

This preserves the patient’s public account and community support. It is not a clinical record or independent evaluation of the emergency response.

Beaver Island community members mourned longtime island friend Dennis Tepe after his death in March 2016.

Evidence limits

The forum preserves a community notice and personal remembrance, but no obituary, service details, or complete biography.

The Shamrock announced that it was open seven days a week for food service in April 2016, from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

This first-party notice records advertised operating hours, not customer volume or uninterrupted service.

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Charlevoix County Transit advertised free Beaver Island rides to the polls on May 3, 2016, from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with advance reservations requested where possible.

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

Sources

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In May 2016, a public forum post urged St. James Township to implement online slip reservations and an integrated point-of-sale system at the Beaver Island municipal marina.

Evidence limits

This is a resident’s policy advocacy and does not establish what township officials decided or whether an online reservation system was implemented.

In May 2016, Charlevoix County Transit announced Beaver Island summer hours of 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m.–3 p.m. on Saturdays, effective May 31.

Evidence limits

This is a service notice, not a complete county schedule or record of actual ridership and continuation.

During National EMS Week in May 2016, Beaver Island EMS providers were reported to have attended an NAEMT bleeding-control training program associated with the American College of Surgeons Trauma Committee.

Evidence limits

The forum preserves a contemporaneous training report, not attendance sheets, individual certifications, or a complete assessment of island EMS capability.

Beaver Island Gardens announced its 2016 seasonal opening on May 18, with hours of 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon–3 p.m. Sunday.

The first-party notice documents advertised opening and hours, not production, sales, or the season’s duration.

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Associated Outdoor Services announced a new Beaver Island tree-services business in May 2016. By June, the same forum topic advertised lawn care and light landscaping in addition to tree work.

This is a first-party business announcement. It documents advertised services, not legal formation, insurance status at launch, or long-term operation.

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Powers Hardware held a $500 shopping giveaway drawing in June 2016. The forum thread named Tim Nielsen of Brighton and Bruce Cull of Beaver Island as the winners and said the drawing would be broadcast live on Facebook.

This is a business and community report of the announced result; the archive does not preserve an independent prize ledger or recording.

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In June and July 2016, forum participants described Beaver Island’s dark skies as an observing asset and exchanged possible locations and equipment for a visitor’s astronomy outing.

Evidence limits

The thread preserves community knowledge and visitor advice, not a measured dark-sky classification, a formal public observing site, or proof that a group observation occurred.

Ruth Annand died on June 24, 2016. A community obituary noted her summer farmhouse on Beaver Island and announced a July 16 memorial service in Williamston.

Evidence limits

The forum preserves a community obituary and service notice. Independent funeral-home and vital records should control exact biographical and service details.

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Holy Cross announced that Bishop Stephen J. Raica would preside at the Saturday evening Mass on June 25, 2016, after the parish could not secure a Sunday substitute priest.

Evidence limits

The forum preserves the parish’s contemporaneous schedule notice. It does not provide attendance or independently confirm the final Sunday service.

Four Beaver Island congregations announced an interfaith Vacation Bible School for June 28–30, 2016, at the Beaver Island Christian Church for children ages 3–12.

Evidence limits

The notice documents the planned program and participating congregations, not attendance or completion.

In July 2016, a Beaver Island organizer recruited volunteer actors for a vintage Burns and Allen radio play intended for recording and presentation over WVBI. The follow-up said about half the roles had been cast.

Evidence limits

The forum documents a planned community radio production and recruitment status, not a completed recording, broadcast date, or audience.

The Beaver Island Historical Society opened Protar’s Home for a public tour on July 3, 2016, with Antje Price providing interpretation about Protar’s life and his importance in island memory. The home is on Sloptown Road.

Evidence limits

This is an institutional tour announcement. It does not document attendance or visitor response.

Sources

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MAD Camp was announced to return to Beaver Island July 18–22, 2016, with an “Exploring Sherwood Forest” theme and a broad arts, recreation, and outdoor activity program.

Evidence limits

The forum does not establish whether the camp filled, ran as planned, or how many children participated. The YMCA camp mentioned in the same discussion is not treated as confirmed for 2016.

The Beaver Island Christian Church announced a free gospel concert for August 1, 2016, featuring local and visiting performers. The organizer said a free-will offering would support the food bank and the Good Samaritan Foundation of Haiti.

Evidence limits

The notice documents the planned concert and stated allocation, not attendance or donation totals.

Holy Cross announced an August 7, 2016 Mass and presentation associated with the World Apostolate of Fatima’s traveling International Pilgrim Virgin Statue.

Evidence limits

The forum documents the parish invitation and devotional context, not attendance or the truth of supernatural or healing claims made in the announcement.

The Beaver Island Royal Watercolor Society announced a show and sale at the Community Center on August 12, 2016, featuring island scenes and other works. The notice said 20% of sales would support the Center.

Evidence limits

The notice documents the advertised exhibition and stated donation arrangement, not attendance, sales, or proceeds.

RIGORMORTIS announced classic rock and country performances at the Beachcomber on Friday and Saturday evenings, August 12–13, 2016.

Evidence limits

The forum preserves the performer/organizer announcement and reminder, not attendance, revenue, or an independent performance report.

WVBI reported transmitter trouble on August 17, 2016, temporarily directing listeners to its online stream while it worked to restore 100.1 FM service.

Evidence limits

This is a first-party station report. It documents the reported disruption and online fallback, not independently measured signal coverage or the precise outage duration.

Island Treasures announced its annual fashion show and potluck luncheon for August 18, 2016, at Gregg Fellowship Hall.

Evidence limits

The notices document the advertised event, not attendance or sales.

Beaver Island Community School announced the Lady Islanders’ first 2016 volleyball matches against Maplewood Baptist for August 25 at 12:30 p.m.

Evidence limits

The school notice establishes the planned fixture, not completion, attendance, or the match result.

Paradise Bay Coffee Shop announced that it would close for the season at the end of business on August 25, 2016. The notice separately suggested that the farmers market might continue.

Evidence limits

The forum notice records the announced closing date, not the later farmers-market schedule or the next reopening.

Beaver Island Community School announced the Islanders soccer team’s first 2016 season matches against Paradise for August 26–27, with booster concessions at the Friday game.

Evidence limits

The school announcement establishes the planned fixtures. The archived thread does not provide verified completion or scores.

Art in the Harbor was advertised for a Labor Day sale weekend in September 2016, with vendors beside Daddy Frank’s from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Evidence limits

The forum notice documents the advertised market and location, not attendance, vendor completeness, or sales.

Whiskey Point Brewing Co. announced an end-of-summer pig roast and potluck for September 3, 2016, with donations intended to benefit Chris and Gordy Heikka.

Evidence limits

The notice documents the planned benefit and stated purpose, not attendance, donation totals, or disbursement.

The Beaver Island Christian Church announced a September 4, 2016 farewell for John and Pat Rowley at Gregg Fellowship Center, describing their decades of service and friendship before a planned move to Arizona.

Evidence limits

This community announcement documents the planned farewell and reported move, not attendance or the complete later relocation history.

The Beaver Island Community Center announced a Labor Day closure and a shift to fall, winter, and spring hours beginning September 6, 2016: weekdays 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Saturdays 9 a.m.–9 p.m., and Sundays closed.

Evidence limits

This first-party notice establishes the announced operating schedule, not later changes, attendance, or program use.

The Beaver Island branch of Charlevoix State Bank announced fall hours beginning September 6, 2016: Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Evidence limits

The forum notice records an announced schedule, not later schedule changes, attendance, or service volume.

The Shamrock announced the return of an all-you-can-eat pizza-and-salad night from 5–8 p.m. beginning September 12, 2016.

Evidence limits

This first-party business notice documents the advertised service, not attendance, sales, or its duration beyond the announcement.

On September 15, 2016, a forum user reported that the Whiskey Point Light had been out for approximately a week. A later reply said the Coast Guard had been notified and expected to respond.

Evidence limits

This records a community report and reported notification, not a verified outage duration, repair, or formal Coast Guard maintenance record.

RIGORMORTIS announced a 6 p.m. performance of old-time classic tunes at the Beachcomber on September 16, 2016.

Evidence limits

The forum preserves a performer announcement, not attendance, revenue, or an independent performance report.

WVBI warned listeners of a possible temporary 100.1 FM interruption on September 20, 2016, while the station completed a website move, and directed listeners to its online stream.

Evidence limits

This first-party notice documents a possible operational interruption, not independently measured coverage or its duration.

The Beaver Island Rural Health Center announced that Bay Area Substance Education Services (BASES) would begin recurring island visits in fall 2016. The notice described assessments, individual counseling, and possible separate adult and teen groups, with appointments arranged through BASES in Charlevoix.

The forum preserves provider scheduling notices, not attendance or clinical outcomes.

The Beaver Island Forum reported the death of Ann Creighton Collar Broder on September 30, 2016, and preserved community remembrance of her connection to summer life on Beaver Island.

Evidence limits

This is a community death notice and social memory, not an obituary, death certificate, or independently verified biography.

East Side Drive was scheduled to close for several hours on October 13, 2016, while a new culvert was installed near the Valente home.

Evidence limits

The forum preserves a contemporaneous community notice of planned road work. It does not identify the responsible agency or contractor, project cost, or final completion condition.

Sources

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In October 2016, the Beaver Island Chamber of Commerce promoted episode 701 of PBS’s Under the Radar Michigan, which featured Beaver Island, and circulated the online episode link and broadcast time.

The forum preserves the promotional notice and link, not audience figures or evidence of resulting tourism bookings.

After Hurricane Matthew struck Haiti, Beaver Island Christian Church announced an October 16, 2016 special offering for communities in southern Haiti connected to the church’s mission work.

Evidence limits

The forum preserves the local relief appeal, but not the amount collected, the recipient organization’s accounting, or aid delivered in Haiti.

Sources

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The Beaver Island District Library asked residents to identify demand for a regular home book-delivery and pickup service for patrons unable to travel to the library. The library said it would work out selection and delivery logistics after learning how many people might use the service.

The forum preserves the needs-assessment notice, not evidence that the service was later implemented.

The Beaver Island Forum announced regional television coverage of Antje Price, identified as “The Protar Lady,” on November 8–9, 2016.

Evidence limits

This records a broadcast announcement, not the contents or reception of the television story. The linked broadcast is not held in the local archive.

Organizers announced a community Thanksgiving dinner at Gregg Fellowship Center for November 24, 2016, inviting residents to bring a dish or dessert. The menu included turkey supplied by McDonough’s Market.

The forum preserves the community announcement, not attendance or donation records.

Beaver Island Community School announced home Islanders basketball games against Grand Marais for December 9–10, 2016, with Booster Club concessions.

Evidence limits

The school announcement establishes the planned fixtures. The archived thread does not provide verified scores or attendance.

The Charlevoix County Commission on Aging announced a “Holly-day” holiday brunch for Beaver Island on December 11, 2016, emphasizing food, fellowship, and seasonal community gathering.

The forum preserves the announcement and flyer reference, not attendance or the final program.

Beaver Island organizers announced an annual Santa luncheon at Gregg Fellowship Hall for December 17, 2016, followed by a December 20 Secret Santa Workshop at the school gym where children could purchase and wrap gifts.

Evidence limits

The forum preserves the program announcement and a timing correction, not attendance, funding, or completion details.

In December 2016, WVBI promoted the Beaver Island Community Center’s “Celebrate Summer 2017” calendar as a planning resource for future visitors and residents. The notice illustrates the island’s use of a shared community calendar for seasonal information.

It does not establish that the calendar was complete or that listed events ultimately occurred.

Beaver Island Transit announced a special New Year’s Eve schedule for December 31, 2016, operating from 6 p.m. until 12:30 a.m. on January 1, 2017, by advance reservation.

Evidence limits

The forum preserves the service announcement and reminder, not a dispatch log, ridership count, or post-event operating report.