B. I. News on the 'Net, December 5-18, 2016
The 52 Lists Project, #51
by Cindy Ricksgers
Phyllis' Daily Weather
December 18, 2016
It's not technically even winter yet, but it certainly feels like it. Right now I'm showing 10°, wind chill of 3°, wind at 4 mph from the north with gusts up to 21 mph, humidity is at 75%, pressure is rising from 30.02 inches, and visibility is 7.2 miles. The Winter Storm Advisory is in effect until noon today. Let's just say that you want to bundle up well before heading outside. Today: Periods of snow showers. Highs around 14°. NW winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph. Tonight: Numerous snow showers. Areas of blowing snow after midnight. Lows around 10°. SW winds 5 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph increasing to 30 mph after midnight.
MARINE REPORT ***** SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON ***** GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING ***** Today: West wind 10 to 20 knots. Gusts up to 25 knots. Periods of snow showers early in the morning, then scattered snow showers in the morning. Waves 3 to 5 feet. Tonight: West wind 15 to 25 knots with gusts to around 30 knots. Numerous snow showers. Waves 4 to 7 feet. Monday: Southwest gales to 35 knots with gusts to around 40 knots. Mostly cloudy. Waves 8 to 11 feet. Monday Night: Southwest wind up to 30 knots with gusts to around 40 knots. Mostly cloudy. Waves 8 to 11 feet.
On this date of December 18, 1862 - The first orthopedic hospital was organized in New York City. It was called the Hospital for Ruptured and Crippled.
Did you know that police dogs are trained to respond to commands in foreign languages (usually German or Hungarian)?
Word of the day: mythopoeic (mith-uh-PEE-ik) which means of or relating to the making of myths; causing, producing, or giving rise to myths. Mythopoeic entered English in the mid-1800s from Greek mȳthopoiós meaning “making tales.”
What Did You Say?
(This is the beginning of another book written by Joe Moore about public safety on the most remote inhabited island in the Great Lakes. Many are not aware that the author was an auxiliary officer for the Charlevoix County Sheriff's Department for three deputies over a long period of time, a fireman for the Beaver Island Fire Department, as well an an EMT and, eventually, a paramedic. These stories will include some truth and some fiction.)
-Motorcycle Accident
There are those emergencies that stick in your head even after thirty years of volunteering. These situations may actually be remembered because of the relationship with the patient or for any other reason, not necessarily for the seriousness of the emergency.
One such emergency happened way out of town in the summertime.
Read the rest of the story HERE
American Girl Back Also
Thanks to Bob Tidmore for this picture of the American Girl!
Harold Kruse Passed Away
Harold Kruse passed away this morning, December 17, 2016, in Eastport, Michigan. Pastor Kruse was one of the visiting pastors for Beaver Island Christian Church for many years. His wife's address is:
Naomi Kruse, PO Box 1, Eastport MI, 49627
More information will be posted as it becomes available.
Ruby Ann
The Ruby Ann has been sitting on the marine railway on Bud Martin's property for a while. In the last couple of days, some plans must have been made to do some work on the fish tug. The Ruby Ann has been lifted off the marine railway, is sitting in front of the Bud Martin green building, and it is rumored that it is there for some welding. Perhaps the vessel will be put back in service, but the purpose has not been revealed.
Snowy Day
Drive carefully out there today. The snow continues to come down with seven or eight inches on the level with drifting to sixteen inches in some places.
Wendy Anne Bringing in a Load
December 17, 2016
The Wendy Anne came into Paradise Bay this morning just before lunch time with a load of freight. While some of us where digging out of the snow, the Wendy Anne was working at the job of bringing the island freight needs.
View a gallery of photos of the Wendy Anne coming into the harbor and dock HERE
Weekly BICS Update
A Better Path
by Cindy Ricksgers
Phyllis' Daily Weather
December 17, 2016
I'm thinking that we aren't going to have to dream about a white Christmas as we have a whole lot of snow and more to come. It's ok with me as, for some reason, it always seems a tad warmer with snow than it does with just the icy winds. Anyhow, if you have to be out, please, PLEASE drive carefully. Leave those dang cell phones in the glove box. No call or text is worth an accident. We are still in a Winter Storm Warning until 7 am on Sunday. Right now I'm showing 24°, wind is at 4 mph from the SSE, humidity is at 90%, pressure is falling from 29.66 inches, and visibility is 1.5 miles. We are in a bit of a lull from the snow, but more will be coming in. Today: Chance of snow in the morning, then snow in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 20s. Light winds becoming north at 10 mph with gusts to around 25 mph in the afternoon. Tonight: Snow in the evening, then numerous snow showers after midnight. Areas of blowing snow through the night. Lows around 11°. North winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
MARINE REPORT ***** Small Craft Advisory In Effect Through Sunday Afternoon ***** Today: East wind 5 o 10 knots becoming north 10 to 20 knots with gusts to around 25 knots in the late morning. Snow all day. Waves 2 feet or less building to 2 to 4 feet in the afternoon. Tonight: North wind 10 to 20 knots with gusts to around 25 knots. Numerous snow showers. Waves 4 to 6 feet.
On this date of December 17, 1955 - Carl Perkins wrote "Blue Suede Shoes." Less than 48 hours later, he recorded it in Memphis, TN.
Did you know that clinophobia is the fear of going to bed?
Word of the day: sociolect (SOH-see-uh-lekt) which means a variety of a language used by a particular social group; a social dialect. Sociolect, a technical term in sociolinguistics, deals with the speech of a specific social group or social class, such as teenagers or college students or bikers. Sociolect occupies the middle ground between dialect, the speech of a particular geographical area, especially as that variety of speech differs from a standard; and idiolect, which studies the speech and speech habits of a particular person. The word was coined and defined by the sociolinguist Mervyn Alleyne in 1963.
A Couple of Words
by Cindy Ricksgers
BICS Basketball Games Canceled
Due to the weather forecast the games schedule with Hannahville are canceled.
Phyllis' Daily Weather
December 16, 2016
We seem to be in the gap between two storms at the moment, but the second one will be rolling in. We are in a Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 2:58 am EST on December 16, 2016 through 7:00 AM EST on December 18, 2016.
...Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect from 7 am this morning to 7 am EST Sunday...
A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect from 7 am this morning to 7 am EST Sunday.
* Expect heavier snow showers to develop Friday morning and persist through Saturday night before diminishing Sunday.
* The heaviest snowfall rates will occur from Friday afternoon through Friday night.
* Total snow accumulations of 9 to 15 inches are expected from Friday through Sunday morning.
* Look for reduced visibilities at times
* Travel will be very difficult.
Right now I'm showing 20° with a wind chill of 4°, breezy and partly cloudy, wind is at 22 mph from the west with gusts to 30 mph, humidity is at 62%, pressure is steady at 30.07 inches, and visibility is 10+ miles. Today: Patchy blowing snow in the morning. Chance of snow showers in the morning, then snow showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 20s. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph. Tonight: Snow. Lows around 17°. Southeast winds at 10 mph with gusts to around 20 mph.
MARINE REPORT ***** Small Craft Advisory In Effect Through This Afternoon ***** Today: Southwest wind 10 to 20 knots. Gusts up to 30 knots decreasing to 20 knots in the afternoon. Chance of snow showers early in the morning, then snow showers in the morning. Waves 4 to 6 feet subsiding to 3 to 5 feet in the afternoon. Tonight; Southeast wind 5 to 10 knots with gusts to around 20 knots. Snow. Waves 2 feet or less.
On this date of December 16, 1773 - Nearly 350 chests of tea were dumped into Boston Harbor off of British ships by Colonial patriots. The patriots were disguised as Indians. The act was to protest taxation without representation and the monopoly the government granted to the East India Company.
Did you know that in Los Angeles the law says that toads may not be licked? (From Dumb Laws)
Word of the day: hotsy-totsy (HOT-see-TOT-see) which means about as right as can be; perfect. The term hotsy-totsy first appeared in the 1920s in William (Billy) De Beck’s hugely popular comic strip Barney Google and Snuffy Smith. De Beck, in addition to coining hotsy-totsy, also coined the terms heebie-jeebies and horsefeathers.
Beaver Island Half Marathon Sets the Pace
From the Cultural Arts Association
by Frank D'Andraia
As former Board members hear news about NEW BICAA Board of Director appointments:
New Board Members:
The Board of Directors of the Beaver Island Cultural Arts Association (BICAA) recently approved the appointments of a cross-section of Island residents to the BICAA Board. The new members join a group of Island leaders each with an interest in the cultural arts. The newly elected Board of Directors include:
William Schneider, a nationally recognized piano and organ restoration specialist and recently retired head of piano technology at Michigan State University. Schneider is a long standing resident of Peaine Township and Mason, Michigan and a Baroque on Beaver devotee. Bill Schneider is the former owner of Schneider Piano and Pipe Organ Service, Inc. and a regular contributor to Piano World, the “most complete resource for information about pianos on the Internet.”
For the past 11 years Lois Sowa Stipp has been Director of the Beaver Island Museum Week Art Show. In 2011 she opened the Beaver Island Studio and Gallery, which is located on the Donegal Bay Road. In 2016 she was reelected as Chair/President of the Diamond Valley (CA) Arts Council and continues her long standing commitment to serve as a jurist for the San Jacinto/Hemet (CA) Festival of the Arts. An accomplished businesswoman, Ms. Stipp has significant experience working with not for profit art organizations and has been involved in fostering the development of cultural tourism on Beaver Island. Ms Stipp is a resident of Hemet, California and St. James Township.
Lois Williams is a founding member (1988) of the Beaver Island Association; a former Secretary of the Beaver Island Wildlife Club (2001-2010); a Baroque on Beaver supporter and a regular participant in the Island's Museum Week Art Show. She and her husband Joe have been residents of the Island for well over two decades. Her professional training was in Nursing. Joe and Lois maintain homes in Grand Rapids and St. James, MI.
The BICAA also announced the non board appointment of Emily Ruddell as Chair of the committee responsible for coordinating volunteers during the Baroque on Beaver Music Festival. Ms. Ruddell has a strong record of volunteerism. She is a long standing Baroque on Beaver volunteer and is similarly active with the BI Historical Society. Ms Ruddell is a regular participant in the activities of the Community Library and Community Center. A retired educator, Ms Ruddell and her husband John divide their time between Beaver Island, Michigan and Tallahassee Florida.
Letter to CCCOA from BIHSC
After several meetings held on Beaver Island regarding the services provided to seniors, the Human Services Commission has serious concerns about the program that has been modified time and time again since the loss of the certified nurses aide Pam Nicholas. The services that were suggested seem to be unavailable or are very difficult to obtain as suggested in this letter.
Amendment to Emergency Services Authority Document
The following amednment was passed last Wednesday, December 7, 2016, by St. James Township, and also passed last night, December 14, 2016, by the Peaine Township Board with publication to take place along with filing with the Secretary of State for Michigan. This is perhaps a late completion of this required amendment to make the current five member board and functions legal and registered with the state. It is a good thing to finally get this BIESA Board appointments and previous decisions made on a basis that is consistent with the law.
Timeout for Art: Red is the Color
by Cindy Ricksgers
Phyllis' Daily Weather
December 15, 2016
Holy cow! At least we can thank our lucky stars that Old Man Winter doesn't have bad breath, considering the force of the winds all night and now. Yes, we are in a Winter Storm Warning so take care if you absolutely must go outside. All night there has been a ship sheltering in the lee of the island, at Sand Bay. "The Defiance" is at anchor and waiting for the storm to pass. It has to be pretty awful out there on the water. So very glad that I'm in a warm house, enjoying hot coffee, and only having to listen to the storm. If you MUST go out, please be very careful!! Right now I'm showing 10° with a wind chill of -9°, wind is at 28 mph from the WNW with gusts to 41 mph, humidity is at 87%, pressure is rising from 29.89 inches, and visibility is 8.2 miles. Today: Periods of snow showers. Blowing snow in the morning. Areas of blowing snow in the afternoon. Highs around 16°. West winds 10 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 50 mph decreasing to 40 mph in the afternoon. Tonight: Patchy blowing snow in the evening. Mostly cloudy with scattered snow showers. Lows around 12°. West winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
MARINE REPORT ***** GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING ***** Today: West gales to 40 knots becoming northwest up to 30 knots with gusts to around 40 knots in the morning. Periods of snow showers early in the morning, then numerous snow showers in the morning. Scattered snow showers in the afternoon. Waves 8 to 11 feet. Tonight: West wind 10 to 20 knots with gusts to around 30 knots. Isolated snow showers. Waves 4 to 7 feet.
On this date of December 15, 1791 - In the U.S., the first ten amendments to the Constitution, known as the Bill of Rights, went into effect following ratification by the state of Virginia.
Did you know that in Arkansas a law provides that school teachers who bob their hair will not get a raise. (From Dumb Laws)
Word of the day: cataclysm (KAT-uh-kliz-uh m) which means 1) any violent upheaval, especially one of a social or political nature. 2) a sudden and violent physical action producing changes in the earth's surface. Cataclysm entered English in the 1620s from Late Latin cataclysmus. This, in turn, derives from Greek kataklysmós meaning “a flood.”
Peaine Township Board Meeting
for December 14, 2016
View video of the meeting HERE
Bad is Not Good
by Cindy Ricksgers
Phyllis' Daily Weather
December 14, 2016
It is so cold this morning that when I opened the back door for the dogs I had to kick a hole into the air so they could get out. Thank goodness we don't have a fire hydrant back there or they'd be stuck to it! Right now it's 13° with a wind chill of -4°, mostly cloudy, wind at 27 mph from the west with gusts to 45 mph, humidity is at 88%, pressure is falling from 29.73 inches, visibility is 4.2 miles, and we are under a Winter Storm Warning until December 15th at 4 am. Today: Periods of snow showers. Blowing snow. Breezy. Highs around 17°. West winds 10 to 25 mph with gusts to around 45 mph. Tonight: Periods of snow showers. Areas of blowing snow. Lows around 9°. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 45 mph.
MARINE REPORT ***** GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING ***** Today: West wind up to 30 knots with gusts to around 40 knots. Blowing snow early in the morning. Periods of snow showers through the day. Waves 8 to 11 feet. Tonight: West gales to 35 knots with gusts to around 40 knots. Periods of snow showers. Waves 8 to 11 feet.
On this date of December 14, 1799 - The first president of the United States, George Washington, died at the age 67.
Did you know that in Fairbanks, Alaska it is considered an offense to feed alcoholic beverages to a moose? (From Dumb Laws)
Word of the day: peccadillo (pek-uh-DIL-oh) which means a very minor or slight sin or offense; a trifling fault. Peccadillo has a mixed etymology. In Spanish the word is spelled pecadillo (with one c); the Italian word is spelled peccadiglio (with two c ’s). Both words are diminutive nouns ultimately deriving from Latin peccatum, which in Classical Latin means “fault, mistake, transgression,” and also “sin.” In Christian Latin, e.g., the Vulgate, peccatum means “guilt, punishment for sin, sin.” The word entered English in the late 1500s.
Alvin 'Sonny' Woolford
March 1, 1932 - December 13, 2016
Alvin “Sonny” C. Woolford, 84, of Temperance, MI, died Tuesday. December 13, 2016, in Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo. Born March 1, 1932, in Petersburg, MI, he was the son of John and Leona (LaVoy) Woolford. He was a 1950 graduate from Summerfield High School, then signed with New York Giants as a pitcher. Al then served his country in the US Navy during the Korean War. He married Elizabeth “Bette” Bickford on July 14, 1956. She preceded him in death on November 20, 1998. He was employed by Prudential Life Insurance as an agent for 12 years, Monroe County Drain Commission, sold real estate and then in his retirement years, was care taker for Ivor J. Lindsay Housing in Temperance, MI. Al enjoyed painting in oils and acrylics, golf, Detroit Tigers, Michigan Wolverines, listen to and dance to big band music, but most of all spending time with his family.
He is survived by his loving children, Colleen (Joseph) Brescol, Kathleen Abbo-Lamson, Eileen Woolford-Ballard, Laureen Hoffman, Matthew (Laura) Woolford and Michael (Dawn) Woolford; twin sister, and womb-mate, Alvina “Sissy” (Allyn) Wohlgamuth; brother, Filip Woolford; 18 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Al was preceded in death by his 2 brothers, and grandson, Brandon Ballard.
Visitation will be from 3-8 pm Friday, December 16, 2016, at the Michael W. Pawlak Funeral Home, 1640 Smith Rd., Temperance, MI. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 am, Saturday, December 17, 2016, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, 8330 Lewis Avenue, Temperance, MI, where he will lie in state after 10:00 am. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Northwest Ohio and Humane Society of Monroe County (In memory of beloved past and present pets of my children.) For my family who will understand one more time, “FACE TAG”. www.pawlakfuneralhome.com
Finding a Little Bit of Maine in Madeline Island, Wisconsin | Island Institute
by Kate Tagai
Sunset
December 13, 2016
Tonight's Resilient BI Meeting Canceled
Perhaps, this cancellation is due to the weather forecast. Tonight's meeting has been canceled.
Tonight's Meeting Cancelled; Next Meeting January 10
Please note that the Joint Planning Commission meeting scheduled for tonight (Tuesday, December 13) has been cancelled due to the weather.
The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 10 at 7 p.m. n Peaine Township Hall to review draft chapters of the Master Plan and discuss your Island priorities as ranked in the Action Plan Survey. Again, this meeting is more of a roundtable discussion and is open to the public; everyone is encouraged to join. Until then, enjoy the fresh snow and the holiday season!
A Simple Cup
by Cindy Ricksgers
Phyllis' Daily Weather
December 13, 2016
Baby, it's cold outside...and it's about to get a whole lot colder. Right now it's 24° with a wind chill of 9°, wind is at 20 mph from the west with gusts up to 33 mph, humidity is at 81%, pressure is rising from 29.83 inches, and visibility is 9.2 miles. Today: Periods of snow showers in the morning, then scattered snow showers in the afternoon. Blowing snow all day. Highs in the lower 20s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph. Tonight: Numerous snow showers. Areas of blowing snow. Lows around 12°. West winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph increasing to 40 mph after midnight. MARINE REPORT ***** Small Craft Advisory In Effect Through Wednesday Morning ***** Today: West wind 15 to 25 knots with gusts to around 30 knots. Areas of blowing snow early in the morning. Snow showers likely early in the morning, then scattered snow showers in the morning. Waves 4 to 7 feet. Tonight: West wind up to 30 knots with gusts to around 40 knots. Scattered snow showers. Waves 6 to 9 feet.
On this date of December 13, 1925, Lillian Gregg made her appearance in the world! She's celebrating her birthday in Petoskey this year at my sister's home.
Did you know that 'fan' is short for 'fanatic'?
Word of the day: tyro (TAHY-roh) which means a beginner in learning anything; novice. In Classical Latin tīrō (plural tīrōnēs) means “recruit, trainee, beginner.” In Medieval Latin the word is often spelled tȳrō (plural tȳrōnēs). English spelling has generally followed the Medieval spelling. The modern English plural has finally settled upon tyros or tiros. The word entered English in the early 1600s.
Birds at the Feeders
For the last two days with the snow coming down, there have been a variety of birds at the feeders outside the kitchen on Carlisle Road. Besides the turkeys that are always around, several different birds came and visited this location.
Smaller song birds
AND woodpeckers
View a gallery of pictures HERE
Gull Harbor Walk
December 12, 2016
Looking back toward the start of the walk..looking out at the water.....looking toward the north
Video of the walk of the dog at Gull Harbor
Steam Car
by Dick Burris
Steam car:
by Dick Burris
I decided one day to make a steam motor out of a six cylinder Chevrolet engine. Six cylinders have a "three plane" crankshaft, leaving one cylinder always open for a steam entry. For better control I used the exhaust ports for the steam entry.
The camshaft needed modification for a two cycle steam motor. So it was removed, and I stainless steel welded lobes on the opposite side of all of the cam lifters. This was fine but number 2 connecting rod struck the newly "built up" cam, by a fraction; so I ground a spot on the rod cap to make clearance. That allowed free rotation.
The steam boiler that I constructed did not have the volume to run all six cylinders, so I just fed only the three back cylinders with steam flow.
For height discrepancies in the double lifters, Bud Esch, adjusted the hydraulic lifters, He then joined in the fun of making the engine run on steam.
We used battery power to run a fan, feeding fire to the heat coils of the boiler, that intensified the steam output. If the motor worked it would run the alternator to keep the battery up.
I had installed a "compressed scuba air blow off valve" set to 500psi. When it hit 500, it ran a little past before shooting out steam; Bud didn't wait, he cleared the area in about a second.
I opened the valve to the engine, and the pipe from the intake manifold, (that stuck up through the car hood) started puffing steam rings.
At that point, it occurred to me that I should take it into town. It had the power, but not enough "RPMs"to move the automatic transmission. So that was out!
Decrease in Video
by Editor Joe Moore
Perhaps, I have ruffled a few feathers in this community over the years, but sometimes, to get the truth out, ruffling of feathers is necessary in good journalism. Cover-ups or simply ignoring issues does not seem valuable to me. If that is the reason for the situation that BINN is in, I personally apologize.
We are so sorry to have to make the following announcement, but it is essential at this time. With the lack of support from many island businesses in advertising, and a severe decrease in the number of subscribers who have renewed their subscriptions, something needs to change in the operation of Beaver Island News on the ‘Net.
We certainly want to thank those businesses that have continued to support us with their advertisements and subscriptions. Thank you to Island Airways, Beaver Island Boat Company, the Beaver Island Association, the Beaver Island District Library, Charlevoix State Bank, the Beaver Island Community Center, Ed Wojan Realty, Power's Do It Best Hardware, Beaver Island Management Services, Beaver Island Massage, Emerald Isle Hotel, Jean's Lawn Services, Weathervane Inn and Terrace, and our newest supporter, Associated Outdoor Services. Thank you so much for your support! We also appreciate the trade in services with an arrangement with the Beaver Island Chamber of Commerce and the Beaver Island Cultural Arts Association!
We also wish to thank all of our subscribers that have renewed and continue to support our efforts of providing:
"Today's News As Close to Today as Possible."
As we have employed people to do video recording and live streaming of events in the past, that will have to be the first budget cut. It won't be cut entirely, but it will be decreased. As everyone in business knows, the income must at least match or exceed the expenses because you can't write checks from an account with a negative balance.
Let's just quickly review the costs of doing some events. Let's say a certain event lasts two hours. With set up and tear down for live-streaming, the total time will be at leasst three and a half to four hours for wages to be paid. The cost of doing the live-streaming and the recording storage for a two hour event, depending on the number of views and maintenance of equipment, is approximately $100.00 per two-hour event. If the event is more than one day, obviously, the approximate cost doubles even if the equipment is able to be left set-up. A Friday night and Saturday morning event will cost approximately $200.00.
Even an event that lasts two hours that is "just recorded" will cost just shy of the $100.00 for a two hour event. And, this cost is low when you include the processing time, the uploading time, the computer equipment necessary, and the posting time to a website. So, the simple fact of the matter is that certain events will not end up on recorded video, and other events may not be live-streamed. This may change if support for these services increases, but currently this is the financial situation.
Donations are gladly accepted for live streaming video for events, and you can donate to several charitable organizations as well at this link HERE
Finally, It's Christmas-y!
by Cindy Ricksgers
Phyllis' Daily Weather
December 12, 2016
Ok, I'm losing it. I was positive I'd already done the weather and was sitting here enjoying my coffee and reading FB, when it suddenly struck me that I hadn't. Blaming this on Henry B. Nine and not senioritis. Anyhow --- it's 29° outside, wind chill makes it feel like 23°, overcast, wind is at 6 mph from the NW, humidity is at 94%, pressure is rising from 29.63 inches, and visibility is 8.2 miles. Today: Periods of snow showers throughout the day. Highs in the lower 30s. West winds at 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Tonight: Mostly cloudy with scattered snow showers. Patchy blowing snow after midnight. Lows around 19°. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph. MARINE REPORT Today: Light winds becoming NW 10 to 15 knots with gusts to around 20 knots in the morning, then becoming west with gusts to around 20 knots early in the evening. Chance of snow early in the morning, then isolated snow showers in the morning. Waves 2 to 3 feet. Tonight: West wind 15 to 25 knots with gusts to around 30 knots. Periods of snow showers. Waves 4 to 6 feet.
On this date of December 12, 1792 - In Vienna, 22-year-old Ludwig van Beethoven received one of his first lessons in music composition from Franz Joseph Haydn.
Did you know that the first James Bond movie was called 'Dr. No'?
Word of the day: thrasonical (threy-SON-i-kuh l) which means boastful; vainglorious. The Greek original for the Latin New Comedy character Thraso is Thrásōn, a stock character in New Comedy for a boastful soldier. The Greek name means “braggart” and is a derivative of the adjective thrasýs meaning “bold, confident, arrogant, insolent.” The most distinguished use of thrasonical is in Rosalind’s speech in Shakespeare’s As You Like It (1616), “…Caesar's thrasonical brag of 'I came, saw, and / overcame’...” The word entered English in the mid-1500s.
Beaver Island Gets First Accumulation Above an Inch
With just a little dusting of snow on the ground here on the island for most of the fall and early winter, Sunday, December 11, 2016, marks the accumulation due to a winter storm that was predicted. With the USCG Cutter Mackinaw making a trip to the island for buoy replacement, it was necessary to make a trip to Whiskey Point. Some pictures were taken along the way back and may be viewed in the gallery below.
View gallery HERE
Video of trip into town and out to Whiskey Point
Cutter Mackinaw Visits
While the Beaver Island church services were taking place this morning, the USCG Marckinaw came into Paradise Bay as far as Whiskey Point to remove the bell buoy and replace it with an ice buoy. Thanks to Bob Tidmore for the picture of the Mackinaw on station.
While this process takes place each year, it is not usual for this to take place in the middle of a snow squall and snow storm. The path of the Mackinaw is shown below.
By the time BINN Editor Joe Moore arrived on site, the Mackinaw was getting ready to leave and continue on its mission to replacing the buoys in the area.
The Cutter Mackinaw heading out.
The ice buoy in its place for the winter.
Video of Cutter Mackinaw
Planned Mass from Holy Cross, Sunday, 9:30 a.m.
This is the second time this week that the weather has put a damper in the plans for services at Holy Cross Church. Nevertheless, with Deacon Jim Siler here, we still were able to have a communion service and praise God for his blessings. "After all, we could be stuck on the other side," an unidentified person stated. The priest from Charlevoix has not been able to come to the island due to weather delays and just plain and simple snow storms cutting visibility on the mainland.
View video exceprts of today's service HERE
The 52 Lists Project: #50
by Cindy Ricksgers
Phyllis' Daily Weather
December 11, 2016
As with so many snow storms, the majority seems to be going south of us. Yes, we did get snow, but not to be measured in feet. Right now it's 22°, mostly cloudy, lightly snowing, wind is at 3 mph from the east, humidity is at 93%, pressure is falling from 30.10 inches, and visibility is 3.6 miles. We are in a Winter Weather Advisory until December 12 at 7 am. Today: Chance of snow in the morning, then snow in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 20s. Southeast winds at 10 mph with gusts to around 20 mph. Tonight: Snow likely. Lows in the mid 20s. South winds at 10 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph in the evening.
MARINE REPORT Today: Southeast wind 10 to 15 knots with gusts to around 20 knots. Snow in the morning. Snow in the afternoon. Waves 2 to 3 feet. Tonight: Southeast wind 10 to 15 knots with gusts to around 20 knots. Snow likely. Waves 2 feet or less.
On this date of December 11, 1946 - The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) was established by the U.N. General Assembly. The fund provides relief to children in countries devastated by war.
Did you know that in Detroit all Putt-putt golf courses must close by 1:00 AM? (From Dumb Laws)
Word of the day: festschrift (FEST-shrift) which means a volume of articles, essays, etc., contributed by many authors in honor of a colleague, usually published on the occasion of retirement, an important anniversary, or the like. Festschrift is a common word in American and British academic institutions. A British or American festschrift will typically read “Essays for N.N.” or “A Festschrift in Honor of N.N.” The meaning of the German noun Fest is obvious enough; schrift derives from the verb schreiben meaning “to write,” an early borrowing from Latin scrībere meaning “to write,” from which English derives the verb shrive and the noun shrift. The word entered English in the late 1800s.
Cookie Carnival and Holiday Shopping
December 10, 2016
Deb Bousquet was back on the island, and she offered to take some video and some pictures of the Cookie Carnival and the Holiday Shopping this afternoon. Deb did not go to the Community Center, but she did get to the Cookie Carnival, the Island Treasurers Resale Shop, the Blue Pearl, Shipwreck Shirts, Mark Englesman's shop, Cottage Massage, St. James Boat Shop, and Power's Hardware. She took several video clips and almost one hundred pictures, some of which are in the gallery below.
Click Here to view a gallery of photos
View the video clips HERE
New American Heart Asssociation
Public Service Announcement
"When in doubt, dial it out!"
"Dial 911"
View it HERE
More Growth—EMS Grows in the 21st Century
by Joe Moore
(modified story previously posted)
As I sit here writing this, I just came in from using an electric snow blower to clear my driveway. Beaver Island had received some six inches of snow with blowing and drifting all night long.
At 2:20 a.m. this morning, our local EMS was paged to the medical center for an 87 year old female patient with chest tightness and pressure. I think that we could have our work cut out for ourselves this morning as I get dressed, and almost immediately call Central Dispatch that “57 Echo 4 is on scene.” I live directly across Carlisle Road from the medical center.
Upon arrival I found two of the “emergency rooms,” the rooms set aside for emergency treatment, both with a patient. I’m sure that our current FNP saw the expression on my face.
Read the rest of the story HERE
Fat
by Cindy Ricksgers
Phyllis' Daily Weather
December 10, 2016
It's certainly winter and we are in a Winter Storm Warning in effect from 3:44 am EST on December 10, 2016 through 12:00 PM EST on December 10, 2016. At the moment it is 22° outside with a wind chill of 9° (this explains why the dogs didn't want to be outside very long), wind is 15 mph from the west with gusts to 22 mph, humidity is at 76%, pressure is steady at 30.27 inches, and visibility is 9.5 miles. Today: Widespread snow showers in the morning, then numerous snow showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 20s. West winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph. Tonight: Mostly cloudy with scattered snow showers. Lows around 18°. Southwest winds at 10 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph in the evening. '
MARINE REPORT Today: West wind 10 to 15 knots with gusts to around 20 knots. Widespread snow showers early in the morning, then scattered snow showers in the afternoon. Waves 2 to 4 feet. Tonight: West wind 5 to 10 knots. Scattered snow showers. Waves 2 to 3 feet.
On this date of December 10, 1901 - The first Nobel prizes were awarded.
Did you know that the Earth experiences over 50,000 earthquakes a year?
Word of the day: footle (FOO T-l) which means 1) to act or talk in a foolish or silly way. 2) nonsense; foolishness; silliness. The origin of footle is obscure. It may be related to the British dialect footy meaning “poor, worthless.” It may be a variant of Scottish and Irish footer meaning “to screw around, futz around,” from the French verb foutre meaning “to screw up, fuck.” The word entered English in the 1890s.
Earl R. Seger Jr.
Earl R. Seger Jr.
LAKE CITY — Earl Runyon Seger Jr. passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2016, at Belle Oaks Living Center. He was 74.
Earl was born on February 12, 1942, in Holly, Michigan, to Earl Sr. and Ethelyn (Banks) Seger Sr. He was a graduate of Laingsburg High School in 1960. On January 15, 1963, Earl entered into marriage with the former Gale Joy Essex at the First Christian Church in Cadillac. Earl met Gale at Mercy Hospital in Cadillac, where she was in clerical, and he was an orderly; it was love at first sight. He made his living working with Northwood Heat Treat for 21 years, then remained in the Heat Treat business in Grand Rapids before moving to Beaver Island for the next six years. After, Earl ended up relocating to Traverse City for two years and then moved to Georgia to be near family for the following six years. In June 2016, he made his final move back to Michigan. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and sports, especially cheering on any Spartan during a MSU sporting event.
Earl is survived by his loving family — his wife, Gale Joy Seger of Cadillac; two daughters, Alison (Craig) Scholten of Cadillac, and Dana (Robert) Vanderwal of Williamsburg; grandchildren: Samantha Vanderwal, Hannah (Danny) Bronkema, and Isaac Vanderwal; brothers: Wayne (Linda) Seger of Manton, Paul (Georgette) Seger of Tennessee, Dale (Jackie) Seger of Georgia, and Aaron (Jackie) Seger of Florida; as well as many other loving family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Per his wishes, cremation will take place, and a private family service will be held at a later date.
A young Earl Seger, Jr.
St. James Township Board of Review Notice
December 14, 2016
BICS Board Packet
December 12. 2016
St. James Township Committee Meetings
Rescheduled Public Works Committee Meeting to December 16, 2016
Beaver Island Cultural Arts Association Rises to the Top
Phyllis' Daily Weather
December 9, 2016
We are still in a Winter Storm Warning until 3:00 this afternoon. Most of the snow seems to be being blown to the mainland, which makes it easier for us. Right now it's 27°, feels like 20°, mostly cloudy skies, wind is at 7 mph from the north with gusts to 16 mph, humidity is at 72%, pressure is rising from 30.22 inches, and visibility is 9.4 miles. Today: Periods of snow showers. Highs in the mid 20s. North winds at 10 mph. Tonight: Periods of snow. Lows in the lower 20s. NW winds at 10 mph with gusts to around 20 mph.
MARINE REPORT Today: North wind 10 to 15 knots. Patchy blowing snow early in the morning. Periods of snow showers through the day. Waves 2 to 3 feet subsiding to 2 feet or less in the afternoon. Tonight: Northwest wind 10 to 15 knots with gusts to around 20 knots. Periods of snow showers. Waves 2 to 4 feet.
On this date of December 9, 1803 - The 12th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was passed by the U.S. Congress. With the amendment Electors were directed to vote for a President and for a Vice-President rather than for two choices for President.
Did you know that the number 1 reason why people purchase a mobile phone is for safety?
Word of the day: clarion (KLAR-ee-uh n) which means 1) clear and shrill. 2) an ancient trumpet with a curved shape. 3) the sound of this instrument. The etymology of clarion is clear and simple. Spellings of the equivalent term in Old French include clarain, clarin, claron, clairon, clarine. The diminutive noun in French formed from clarine is clarinette, meaning “clarinet.” Clarion entered English in the late 1300s, clarinette in the late 1700s.
I Hate a Cold
by Cindy Ricksgers
Beaver Island Master Plan Update
(Editorial note: I found that this information was eye-opening. Check out these graphs and the responses.)
Here are this week’s news and notes from your Resilient Beaver Island master planning project:
Rankings Released: Check Out Your Beaver Island Priorities
As part of the Master Planning process, you submitted more than 100 different ways to improve Beaver Island. We asked you to participate in the Action Plan Survey to turn those ideas into priority actions; see the results of your rankings here: http://www.resilientmichigan.org/beaverisle_act.asp
Meeting Change for Tuesday, December 13... Now at 7 p.m. Only
Please note that there will not be a 6 p.m. meeting on Tuesday, December 13. Please still join us at 7 p.m. in Peaine Township Hall for the Joint Planning Commission Meeting to review draft chapters of the Master Plan and discuss your Island priorities as ranked in the Action Plan Survey. This meeting is more of a roundtable discussion and is open to the public; everyone is encouraged to join!
Documenting the Island
The seasons are changing on the Island, and your photos have been documenting that beautifully. Submit your Beaver Island photos and we'll use them to illustrate the new Master Plan. Full photo credit will be given for any photo that is used in the Master Plan. Share your photos here: http://www.resilientmichigan.org/beaverisle_pics.asp
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Transportation Authority Meeting and Minutes
Meeting on December 13, 2016 at noon
Timeout for Art: Sketchbook Pages
by Cindy Ricksgers
Planned Mass from Holy Cross, Thursday, 9:30 a.m.
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Due to the weather in Charlevoix, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception Mass was not possible, but Deacon Jim Siler stepped in to provide a service that included communion and a short, but very effective sermon. Several of those present learned something new at this service including this editor. Thanks to Deacon Jim for his extra trip over to the Rectory to plug in the wires, so that the live stream could take place. Although, at this moment, it is possible that no one participated at home, this wonderful service was recorded also for anyone who is interested in viewing it.
View video of this service HERE
Six people viewed the live stream of this service.
Phyllis' Daily Weather
December 8, 2016
The island now has a nice white petticoat of snow. We are in a Winter Storm Warning until 3:00 pm on Friday. This means severe weather conditions are expected. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Right now it's 30° outside, wind chill makes it feel like 18°, wind is at 20 mph from the west with gusts to 33 mph, humidity is at 84%, pressure is rising from 29.79 inches, and visibility is 8.5 miles. Today: Periods of snow showers. Areas of blowing snow. Highs in the lower 30s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 40 mph decreasing to 30 mph in the afternoon. Tonight: Areas of blowing snow in the evening. Periods of snow showers in the evening, then numerous snow showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 20s. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
MARINE REPORT *****GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING***** Today: Northwest wind 10 to 25 knots. Gusts up to 35 knots. Blowing snow early in the morning. Areas of blowing snow in the afternoon. Periods of snow showers through the day. Waves 5 to 8 feet subsiding to 4 to 6 feet in the afternoon. Tonight: Northwest wind 15 to 20 knots with gusts to around 25 knots. Areas of blowing snow. Scattered snow showers. Waves 4 to 6 feet.
On this date of December 8, 1765 - Eli Whitney was born in Westboro, MA. Whitney invented the cotton gin and developed the concept of mass-production of interchangeable parts.
Did you know that in Montgomery, Alabama it is considered an offense to open an umbrella on a street, for fear of spooking the horses. (from Dumb Laws)
Word of the day: stickybeak (STIK-ee-beek) which means a busybody; meddler. Stickybeak is a piece of Australian slang that entered English in the 1920s.
New St. James Board Meets
December 7, 2016
Kitty McNamara Green, supervisor; Alice Belfy, clerk; Diane McDonough, treasurer
Trustees, Travis Martin and Jeff Powers
Agenda
The new St. James Township Board began their meeting with the same general order of things this evening as previous board meetings with the previous board. The three oficers of the board were appointed by motion to form the finance committee. The supervisor assigned the position on the BIESA Board. The treasurer assigned the position on the BIRHC Board. View the video of the meeting to see what other business was accomplished.
View video of the meeting HERE
Beaver Island Alumni Tournament and Crockpot Cook-off
Beaver Island Alumni Basketball Tournament & Crockpot Cook-Off
Join us for the 3rd annual Beaver Island Alumni Basketball Tournament & Crockpot Cook-Off at 5pm Friday March 17, 2017 @ the Beaver Island Community School. Exciting games, great food, super stupendous trophies, prizes to be given, entertainment galore, and lots of community sprit. Register for a team by calling Carol @ 231-838-2883 by February 25th (team shirts provided with sign up). All teams are shuffled to create fair and challenging games. So come out and root on the teams! You can also sign up for the Chili/Soup/Anything you can put in a Crockpot Cook-Off by calling Deb @ 231-675-7155. Event is sponsored by the Beaver Island Sports Boosters and all proceeds support our student athletics program. Free will donation for event.
BICS Basketball Order Form
Get T-shirts, hooded sweatshirts, hooded jacket
Order form due by December 16, 2016
Travel
by Cindy Ricksgers
Phyllis' Daily Weather
December 7, 2016
He arrived at a snail's pace, but it seems that Old Man Winter has decided to make his arrival known. We are under a Winter Weather Advisory until December 9th at 3:00 pm. Right now it's 32° outside, wind chill is 19°, windy and overcast, wind is at 24 mph from the SW with gusts to 41 mph, humidity is at 83%, pressure is rising from 29.67 inches, and visibility is 9.2 miles. Today: Mostly cloudy with scattered snow showers. Windy. Highs around 30°. Southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts to around 45 mph. Tonight: Numerous snow showers in the evening, then periods of snow showers after midnight. Patchy fog through the night. Areas of blowing snow after midnight. Lows in the upper 20s. West winds 10 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 40 mph decreasing to 30 mph after midnight.
MARINE REPORT *****GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT***** Today: West wind up to 30 knots with gusts to around 40 knots. Scattered snow showers early in the morning, then numerous snow showers in the morning. Waves 7 to 10 feet. Tonight: West wind 15 to 25 knots with gusts to around 35 knots. Numerous snow showers. Waves 6 to 8 feet.
On this date of December 7, 1925 - Swimmer Johnny Weissmuller set a world record in the 150-yard freestyle with a time of 1 minute, 25 and 2/5 seconds. He went on to play "Tarzan" in several movies.
Did you know that in Detroit, Michigan it is illegal for a man to scowl at his wife on Sunday? (From Dumb Laws in the United States)
Word of the day: asomatous (ey-OSH-muh-tuh s) which means having no material body; incorporeal. Asomatous entered English in the mid-1700s from Late Latin asōmatus, which derives from the Greek asṓmatos "disembodied, incorporeal."
Peaine Special Meeting Minutes
November 25, 2016
Dog Comics, Part III
by Cindy Ricksgers
Phyllis' Daily Weather
December 6, 2016
It's 40° outside at the moment although it feels like 33° thanks to the wind chill, mostly cloudy skies, wind is at 12 mph from the SSE with gusts to 17 mph, humidity is at 92%, pressure is falling from 29.80, and visibility is 9.1 miles. Today: Mostly cloudy. isolated rain showers in the afternoon. High in the upper 30s. Southeast winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph. Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Scattered rain and snow showers in the evening, then scattered snow showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 20s. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
MARINE REPORT ***** SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING ***** Today: Southeast wind 10 to 15 knots with gusts to around 25 knots. Scattered showers in the afternoon. Waves 2 to 3 feet. Tonight: Southwest wind 15 to 25 knots with gusts to around 30 knots. Scattered rain and snow showers. Waves 5 to 8 feet.
On this date of December 6, 1774 - Austria became the first nation to introduce a state education system.
Did you know that in Michigan It is legal for a robber to file a law suit, if he or she got hurt in your house? (From Dumb Laws in Michigan)
Word of the day: mansuetude (MAN-swi-tood) which means mildness; gentleness. Mansuetude first appears in Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales (“The Parson’s Tale”) and is usually associated with its opposite vices—anger, ferocity, and violence. The frequency of mansuetude has steadily declined since the 1920s and is now considered rare or archaic. The word entered English in the 1390s.
Community Immunization Clinic
December 13, 2016
Phyllis' Daily Weather
December 5, 2016
It's 38° outside, but it feels like 28° thanks to the wind chill, mostly cloudy skies, wind is at 19 mph from the west with gusts up to 25 mph, humidity is at 87%, pressure is rising from 29.70 inches, and visibility is 9.6 miles. Today: Cloudy with numerous rain showers with possible snow showers and freezing rain in the morning, then partly sunny with scattered rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 30s. West winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph. Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. South winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
MARINE REPORT ***** SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON ***** Today: SW wind 10 to 15 knots with gusts to around 25 knots. Numerous showers early int he morning. Waves 2 to 4 feet. Tonight: South wind 10 to 15 knots with gusts to around 20 knots. Mostly cloudy. Waves 2 to 3 feet.
On this date of December 5, 1945 - The so-called "Lost Squadron" disappeared. The five U.S. Navy Avenger bombers carrying 14 Navy flyers began a training mission at the Ft. Lauderdale Naval Air Station. They were never heard from again.
Did you know that the number 1 reason why people purchase a mobile phone is for safety?
Word of the day: campanology (kam-puh-NOL-uh-jee) which means the principles or art of making bells, bell ringing, etc. The Late Latin noun campāna (plural campānae) meant “bell,” so called because bells were made in Campania (which means “wide, level plain”), whose chief city has always been Naples. About 400 A.D. St. Paulinus of Nola (c354–c431), bishop of Nola, commissioned a large bell to be cast to summon Christians to worship. The Italian word for bell is campana, which has the derivatives campanile, the distinctive bell tower of an Italian church (as opposed to a steeple) and campanilismo, local rivalry, usually petty, sometimes fierce. The word entered English in the 1820s in the sense “the art of bell ringing.”
Healing Energy
by Cindy Ricksgers
Christmas Concert from Christian Church, 2 p.m. Sunday
2 p.m., Sunday, December 4, 2016
View a gallery of photos by Phyllis Moore of today's performance HERE
Kathy Speck's Comments about the Program
Christmas Concert Program
The Christmas Gift of Music for the Entire Community
Judi Meister spoke at the beginning about this special gift to the community.
The chimes begans the program, followed by Joe Moore and Judi Meister playing "O Holy Night" and Joe Moore, Rob Grossbeck, and Tom Whitman singing "We Three Kings"
And the program continued
The audience from the stage.
Kids' groups, Men's Choir, and Women's Choir
Kids, Mike, and Layla
Christimas Carols in German, Spanish, and Russian
Women's Choir and Strings
View video of the performance HERE
More people have viewed each and every video clip than were in the audience for this performance. Great job, everyone!
Mass from Holy Cross, 9:30 a.m. Sunday
December 4, 2016
Approximately seventy people attend Mass at Holy Cross Catholic Church this morning for the 9:30 a.m. Sunday Mass. The choir sangs songs with an Advent theme, preparation for Christmas. The minor key of "O Come O Come Emmanuel" always makes this a somewhat sad feeling prior to the joyous time of Christmas. Tammy McDonough led the choice with her singing and her guitar. There will be a Christmas Eve Service as well as a Christmas Day Service at Holy Cross.
We were informed that this Thursday is Mass of Immacualte Conception, so News on the 'Net will probably be live streaming that service as well.
View Excerpts from this Mass from Holy Cross HERE
Links
Holocaust Survivor Martin LowenbergVideo by Kaylyn Jones HERE |
The 52 Lists Project #49by Cindy Ricksgers
Phyllis' Daily WeatherDecember 4, 2016Just a reminder about the Christmas Concert today, 2:00 at the Beaver Island Christian Church. Only one performance this year. Joe will be live-streaming it. Come and enjoy some holiday music! Mostly cloudy skies this morning. It's 37° outside, although thanks to the wind chill it feels like 32°, wind is at 5 mph from the south, humidity is at 89%, pressure is steady at 30.04, and visibility is 7.4 miles. Today: Scattered rain and snow showers in the morning, then snow and rain in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 30s. South winds at 10 mph with gusts to around 20 mph. Tonight: Snow and rain in the evening, then a chance of more after midnight. Lows in the lower 30s. South winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts to around 25 mph. MARINE REPORT Today: South wind 5 to 10 knots. Scattered rain and snow showers in the morning. Rain and snow in the afternoon. Waves 2 feet or less. Tonight: Southwest wind 10 to 15 knots with gusts to around 20 knots. Rain and snow. Waves 2 to 4 feet. On this date of December 4, 1942 - U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt ordered the dismantling of the Works Progress Administration. The program had been created in order to provide jobs during the Great Depression. Did you know that 21% of people don't make their bed in the morning? Word of the day: bruit (broot) which means to voice abroad; rumor (used chiefly in the passive and often followed by 'about') Bruit entered English in the 1400s from late Middle English. It ultimately derives from the Vulgar Latin brūgere, a conflation of Latin rūgīre “to bellow” and Vulgar Latin bragere “to neigh.” |
Announcements/Ads
Cookie Carnival
Link to St. James Township Audit DocumentsVist state website HERE(Thank you, Maura Turner for this link) The following were downloaded from the above website and are available here. St James Audit Financials2016 St James Audit DeficenciesSt James Audit Procedures ReportSt James Deficit Letter
Christian Church BulletinDecember 4, 2016
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Beach Rangers
Airport Commission Regular Meeting Schedule
November 5
Talking Threads Quilt Guild WEDNESDAYS
Talking Threads Quilt Guild invites all quilters, sewers, knitters, crocheters, weavers, spinners, and any other crafters to Peaine Township Hall on Wednesdays from 9:30 until noon. � Bring your projects, supplies, and enthusiasm. � Call Darlene at 448-2087 if you have questions , or just stop in on Wednesday.
Island Treasures Resale Shop
Open for shopping and donations
If you need help with your donation, call the shop at 448-2534
BIRHC Meeting Dates Set
The board of directors of the BIRHC has set these meetings for 2016:
All are Saturdays at 10 AM in the Community Room at the Center:
December 10 Annual Meeting
We Can't Do That
by Joe Moore
In the late 1980's and the early 1990's, medical care on the island was completely different that it is now. The superising physicians were the same. The desire to help our neighbors, relatives, and friends was the same. The differences were brought about over the last thirty years due to the needs of the people who lived on Beaver Island all year and those who visited the island and maybe stayed all summer. Back in these early days, the attitudes were understood in Lansing and in the UP. There simply were things that occurred back then that would never have been accepted in the big city, but Beaver Island was not the big city. In other words, the authorities in all areas of local government, county government, state government, and healthcare began to discover that they needed to step up and help our most remote inhabited island in the Great Lakes. These people were helpers and not enforcers like seem to be the norm today, and there was no turf battle between healthcare groups on the island or on the mainland.
The "We Can't Do That" statements were always the beginning and not the end of the discussion and the actions. Nowdays, with all the technology helping improve the healthcare, it also makes actions much more visible and it's difficult to prevent enforcement of Lansing's interpretation of the rules that may not benefit the patient care of island residents and visitors.
You can read a story about earlier days of EMS and medical center cooperation HERE.
Why the Boat Didn't Go
A quick trip this afternoon out to Gull Harbor shows the reason why no ferry boat would be going today. The wind is gusting to twenty miles per hour out of the South-Southwest, which means that Gull Harbor should be in the lee of the island with protection from the entire length of the island.
But, there were some interesting white caps at Gull Harbor at approximately 3 p.m. with the tops of the white caps being blown off by the gusting wind.
News on the 'Net Video and Access Report for November 2016
374 Unique IP addresses have watched 2636 video clips for a total data transfer of 88.8 GB.
Of these unique IP addresses, 374 have watched the current video clips, 57 have watched older video clips, and 21 have watched the live streamed video
806 unique visitors have gone to beaverislandnewsarchives.com for over 2500 visits and viewed 4500 pages
126 unique visitors have made 170 visits to beaverisland.tv and viewed 186 pages
1011 visitors have made over 4500 visits to beaverislandnews.com and viewed over 6700 pages
This all was in the month of November 2016.
Boxing Matches
by Dick Burris
Boxing matches;After loosing two boxing matches, I learned it was important to score points to win. Striking the body, and even the opponents guard, weakens his strength and reflex; building your advantage, both physically and point wise.Much later on, learned the kinetics of a potential knockout punch, which consists of weight, speed, and exactness.On one occasion, my opponent had floored three of my classmates and wanted me to floor him in the ring. I had heard of an advantage of cornering a fighter in the ring; I soon found fallacies in this, because he used his extra 22 pounds of farmer boy muscle and the ropes as a brace to deliver some hard roundhouses that sounded like dynamite in my ears. Needless to say I freed him from the corner and proceeded to jab him hard in openings; he became weakened at one point, staggering and ready for my chance to knock him out, but I was too exhausted to do it! I did win the match, but that was enough for my friends to feel proper revenge for their previous beating.There was one particular boxing match that was notable to my memory. My opponent and his dad, that was notorious for street fights; he was in the ring, and the bell sounded. Out he came on the middle of the ring bouncing and dancing around, jabbing at imagined images. So I sauntered out to him and struck him in the face, knocking off balance; there was a loud sound of laughing from the spectators. This enraged him; up went my guard, and fending off a flurry of punches. This rage gave me the opportunity/advantage to jab him hard a few times, and change his attitude to self defense. The rest of the match was pretty much, me chasing him around, and scoring points. He told me later that I had actually scared him, and never wanted to fight me again. He was a house plasterer, and I a bricky. One time he was flipping putty coat out a window, and looked around and I had a trowel of mortar, ready to sling against his wall; He called a truce. This was just a fun thing that sometimes went around in the trades. (A book could be written on these episodes).
New St. James Board
11/17/16
New St. James Township Board
Supervisor Kathleen McNamara Green
Clerk Alice Belfy
Treasurer Diane McDonough
Trustee Travis Martin
Trustee Jeff Powers
Jean Wierenga, retiring St. James Township Clerk, swore in four of the five new St. James Board members this morning around 10 a.m. Posing for pictures were Travis Martin, Diane McDonough, Alice Belfy, and Kathleen McNamara Green.
Alice Belfy, Travis Martin, Diane McDonough, Jean Wierenga, Kathleen McNamara
Here is a photo of the Oath book for these four.
Peaine Meeting Minutes
October 2016
November 2016
School Board Meeting
November 14, 2016
School Board Meeting Packet HERE
View video of the meeting HERE
Beaver Island Transportation Authority Meeting
November 8, 2016
View Agenda of the meeting HERE
View video of the meeting HERE
October and November Minutes St. James Township
October minutes
November minutes
BITA Meeting Agenda and Minutes
Minutes of Regular BITA Meeting October 11, 2016
Minutes of Annual Meeting of BITA October 11, 2016
Agenda and Notice of BITA meeting on November 8, 2016
BIESA Minutes
September 29, 2016
BIESA Minutes
January through August 2016
View these minutes HERE
32 Miles of Water
A Documentary by Philip Michael Moore
As appropriate today as it was then!
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