B. I. News on the 'Net, October 15-21, 2012

Michigan Study Suggests Merit Curriculum-No Impact

Michigan Merit Curriculum gives small boost to best students, with little or negative impact on lower achievers

October 22, 2012
ANN ARBOR—The class of 2011, the first group of students exposed to the Michigan Merit Curriculum for their entire high school careers, saw mixed results.

The introduction of the merit curriculum reduced graduation rates slightly for students who entered high school with weak academic skills. For those who entered with strong skills, the curriculum did not have an impact on their high school completion rates, according to an analysis released today by the Michigan Consortium for Educational Research.

The consortium is a partnership between the University of Michigan, Michigan State University and the state of Michigan. The results of the research were presented at a conference at the Kellogg Center in East Lansing today.

Performance on standardized tests rose slightly for students who entered high school with strong skills. The impact on test scores was small or negative for those who entered high school with weak skills. The best-prepared students saw better performance in science, reading and math. All students experienced declines in writing scores.

Results show that the merit curriculum reduced the five-year graduation rate among lower-achieving students by approximately 4.5 percentage points (from 49 percent to 44.5 percent). The merit curriculum also appears to have prompted some students to extend their stay in high school beyond the traditional four years, perhaps in an effort to meet the more rigorous curricular requirements.

In 2006, Michigan adopted the merit curriculum, a set of high school graduation requirements that emphasize math and science. The goal was to increase the rigor of high school courses and better prepare students for college. The first students covered by the curriculum started ninth grade in fall 2007 and would have been scheduled for an on-time graduation in spring 2011.

"These findings are for the first set of students subject to the new requirements. The results may change as schools and teachers gain experience with the curriculum," said Susan Dynarski, a professor at U-M's Ford School of Public Policy, School of Education and Department of Economics. "As more students complete their high school years, we will find out whether the curriculum boosts college attendance and success, a key goal of the reform."

Additional findings indicate large gaps across income groups and Michigan's districts in high school graduation and college attendance. Four-year high school graduation rates range from less than 50 percent to over 90 percent across Michigan's largest school districts. Fifty-seven percent of low-income freshmen graduate high school within four years, compared to 85 percent of students with higher incomes. And 31 percent of low-income students attend college within five years of entering high school, compared to 61 percent of students with higher incomes.

The merit curriculum also appears related to some personnel changes. Additional results released at the conference showed that the teaching staff at Michigan's high schools has shifted toward merit curriculum subjects, with those teaching these topics rising from 58 percent in 2004 to 71 percent in 2011.

"Between 2004 and 2011, the overall number of high school teachers in Michigan fell. However, with the introduction of the MMC it appears that schools and districts focused their limited resources on teachers who taught core academic subjects," said Kenneth Frank, a professor at MSU's College of Education.

The merit curriculum requires that students take Algebra 1, Geometry and Algebra 2, as well as Biology 1 and either Chemistry or Physics. Students must take four years of English Language Arts and complete two years of a foreign language.

"The findings of this first study are important and must be seen as a diagnostic tool for our teachers, administrators, and education leaders," said State Superintendent Michael P. Flanagan. "The Michigan Merit Curriculum is the right direction and must be maintained. We need to delve deeper now and see how we can help schools deliver it successfully to every student in Michigan."

The study uses data from 700,000 students enrolled in Michigan's public high schools to examine the effects of the merit curriculum. The research was funded by a grant by the Institute of Education Sciences in the U.S. Department of Education.

Joining Dynarski and Frank on the study are Brian Jacob, professor at U-M's Ford School of Public Policy, and Barbara Schneider, professor at MSU's College of Education and Department of Sociology.

The reports are available at the MCER website: http://www.michiganconsortium. org .

A Link to a Very Nice Article About Beaver Island

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NRESC Draft Goals and Objectives for Natural Resources Plan

Winners of the Northern Lights League Tournament

Congratulations, Grand Marais!

In the final match of the NLL Soccer Tournament, Mackinac Island played against Grand Marais. The game was tied 2-2 when time ran out. The winner of the tournament was to be determined by a shootout. Five persons from each team had to wait at the center line of the field. Each team sent the goalie into the goal as the other team attempted to put shots past the goalie into the goal from the penalty shot line. The teams took alternate shots switching goalies for each shot. If all five players from both teams were to make their shot, then there would be a second shoot out. Grand Marais put all five shots into the goal. Mackinac Island only made four out of the five shots. Congratulations to Grand Marais, the winners of the NLL Soccer Tournmanet held on Beaver Island. Congratulations to the runner up, Mackinac Island. All players on both teams received an award with Grand Marais taking home the first place trophy, and Mackinac Island the second place trophy.

Shoot out and Awards Presentation HERE

Live Streaming from BICS Soccer Field

The Northern Lights League Soccer Tournament begins at 9 am with Beaver Island playing in the first game on Saturday, October 20, 2012..

Only part of the soccer tournament was streamed live due to Internet connection issues at the school. If there was an approximate percentage of success for this tourney it would be 60% successful. The problems dealt with accessing an Internet connection, and there were serious issues with this as the only connection accessible was at the district library and was wireless. This did work, but the connection was poor and the video kept dropping out. This really is a good idea, and it will be wonderful when the kinks get worked out.

There were 206 people in the United States that tuned in to view the live streaming video of the soccer tournament. Thirty-five from outside the US makes a total of 241 viewers (These were all unique IP addresses.) . It's a real shame that the Internet connection kept going down, up and then down again, several times throughout the day. BINN hopes that the Internet issues can be resolved to be able to live stream the basketball games on the Internet this year. BINN will be looking for a backup solution for the Internet issue, in case that it happens again. It appears that having a backup of a backup plan is a really good idea for this. Hopefully, all 241 viewer were not disappointed. BINN is sorry for those that lost connection to the live streaming video from the soccer field on Beaver Island.

Beaver Island Natural Resources and Ecotourism Steering Committee

October 27, 2012, Meeting for Natural Resources Management Planning Process

10 am to 1 pm at the Peaine Township Hall

AGENDA

1. Adoption of Minutes for NRESC Meetings on October 13, 2012 and September 17, 2012.

2. Continuing Work on Natural Resources Management .

a. Work on Draft Goals and Objectives

b. Discuss Community Engagement Approach

(Note: We will not have an MSU facilitator at this meeting.)

Peter Plastrik

School Board Moves Forward in Plan to Replace Superintendent/K-12 Principal

Letter of Support for Bill Kohls

Visiting Priest for this Sunday Mass

Sunday Gathering at Gregg Fellowship Center Canceled for this Sunday

Fr. Joe's sister died 10/19/12 am. Funeral will be in Ohio 10/22/12. Fr James from St. Marys, Gaylord will have Mass at 10 on Sunday. Fr. Joe will be back Friday 10/26/12 and there will be a Mass at noon followed by exposition of the Blessed Sacrament for an hour. Since another priest will be saying mass at Holy Cross, John decided to cancel Sunday's prayer meeting at the Fellowship Hall. Questions call John, 2902, see you at Holy Cross!

Shirley Cole Special Agent of the Year

Steve Walgus, Shirley and Paul Cole

Out of all the agents in the country, Shirley Cole was chosen Special Agent of the year. She flew to Washington on October 17th to receive her award from the Inspector General. Congratulations, Shirley!

Congratulations, Paul and Shirley Cole!

Picture of Shirley's Award

You can watch the entire ceremony at this link:

http://treas.yorkcast.com/webcast/Viewer/?peid=3eb035a5f5304929944bf462e79ccc311d

The beginning is nice with the color guard, etc., and the opening remarks give a detailed overview of TIGTA and its operations. If you skip to around the 18 minute mark, you'll see Shirley's portion of the awards presentation. Here is Shirley's Letter of Commendation:

News from Stoney Acres

Fresh WHITEFISH & MSU vs U of M @ STONEY, Sat. Oct 20th

FRESH WHITEFISH @ STONEY
Sat. Oct 20, 3:30pm MSU vs U of M ...SHOW YER COLORS!!!
Sun. PIZZA ...order ahead of time & have it ready when you get here! YUM!
Mon. Oct 22, 8pm LIONS & BEARS !!!
* HAPPY HOUR throughout the Games!
*APPETIZER SPECIALS
*GOOBERS & PUB SNACKS
Good Times with Great Friends!
See you at Stoney!

HSC Meeting Canceled

The Human Resources Commission meeting that was scheduled for today, Thursday, October 18,2012, is canceled.

Facts and an Opinion about the Tower in Peaine Township at the Old Peaine Hall

(an editorial written by Joe Moore)

Peaine Township owned the property. Peaine Township stated, We provided the property. St. James, you need to do the rest. The other thing that Peaine Township needed to do was provide a zoning permit for the purpose. That zoning permit was received on 5/30/1991.

Bill Markey and Joe Moore took them at their word. It was determined that Beaver Island EMS should take the lead on this project. BIEMS did the licensing applications, arranged the frequency coordination, and worked to make certain that the FCC rules and regulations were followed. BIEMS arranged for a communications consultant, Dean Alger, to come to the island and provide advice for improving the dispatch and communicatons capability for Beaver Island.

A communications consultant for SWM Systems, the supervising organization for lower peninsula Michigan EMS at the time, came to the island and provided the Suggested Minimum Technical Specifications for a Proposed VHF Repeater for Beaver Island EMS/Rescue dated November 15, 1990, after a full two months of work determining how to improve emergency dispatch for Beaver Island as well as emergency communications on the island. The emergency dispatch program moved from the fire line of 2319 to a more efficient 24 hour dispatcher at the Charlevoix County Sheriff's Department using the emergency phone number of 2911.

The licensing document was in the name of the Township of St. James. The specific control points of the license granted included the repeater tower with repeater equipment on site, the Beaver Island Fire Department location in St. James, and the CCSD located in Charlevoix. The ownership of the tower itself was in the name of St. James Township. In addition to St. James Township, the other names on the licensing and ownership documents included Fire, Ambulance, Law Enforcement, and Joe Moore. This licensing was obtained on 8/23/1991. Beaver Island EMS, using Gaylord Communications and Electronics, built the tower, equipped the building with the repeater, paid for the warranty, maintained this equipment for the first ten years, and was a driving force behind its continued existence. The Beaver Island Fire Department was responsible for doing the same for the second ten years, and they did so. This is just a little history to put this in perspective.

How important is it to keep the emergency communications equipment on a tower at the old Peaine Hall location? With the Central Dispatch setting up three towers for dispatch of emergency services, the tower on Kings Highway was set aside as a back-up location in case the new system failed. Two-thirds of the new Central Dispatch system is not operational at this time. The only operating tower in the Central Dispatch system is the tower at the East Side Fire Station. The tower on Kings Highway is the only back-up in case the East Side Fire Station radio stops working. Beaver Island emergency services need to have a back-up communications system in case the power goes out to the East Side Fire Station.

The reason why Beaver Island emergency services previously needed a Beaver Island owned, Beaver Island controlled, and Beaver Island licensed communications system is precisely because Beaver Island then controlled the system, the maintenance, the warranty, and the system was about and for Beaver Island and not other agencies on the mainland. If Beaver Island owned the equipment on the Donegal Bay tower and the equipment on the South end tower, we could get it fixed and operable without having to wait for Central Dispatch service providers to have an open schedule to be able to come to Beaver Island and fix a 33%-operable emergency communications system. Now that the communications system is being provided by Central Dispatch, it is more essential to have a back-up system ready to turn on with one switch..

Cell phone coverage is an important as part of the emergency communications system for Beaver Island, but you don't destroy one to create another. If a new antenna and new cable can be placed on a viable tower, at this Kings Highway location, to back up the emergency communications on Beaver Island with an emergency communications company doing the work, it doesn't matter if Verizon demolishes the guyed tower on Kings Highway. If this can't be guaranteed, then more discussion needs to take place.

Emergency communications are essential, and it truly becomes a life and death situation!

NRESC Press Release of October 18, 2012

BINGO is Back-ack!

The Beaver Island Christian Church is licensed to offer BINGO games at the Gregg Fellowship Center. Tonight, October 17, 2012, was the first night of BINGO. There hasn't been much in the way of BINGO on the island except during Museum Week. The BIFD Auxiliary used to have these games up at the Fire Hall in town. Now, every first and third Wednesday of the month, with an exception for November due to Thanksgiving, you can enjoy the game of BINGO at the Gregg Fellowship Center. The games begin at 7 pm, with the doors open at 6:15 p.m.

Rick Speck and Jean Wierenga were the officials collecting the money and determining the prizes.

Everyone getting ready for the games to begin....

Kathy Speck read the rules, and then it was time to begin....Doug Meaney was the guest caller

And the games began....

There were refreshments available in the kitchen with coffee, tea, and cookies....

The winner of the very first game of BINGO in the Gregg Fellowship Center was Elaine West... and the rest of the night continued.......Come on out to the next BINGO night the first Wednesday of November.

First BINGO of the first BINGO night at Gregg Fellowship Center

 

NOTICE OF SPECIAL JOINT BOARD MEETING

OF

ST. JAMES AND PEAINE TOWNSHIP BOARDS

MONDAY OCTOBER 22, 2012 AT 7:00 PM

PEAINE TOWNSHIP HALL

MEETING PURPOSE

TO RECEIVE INFORMATION CONCERNING:

•  SWAPPING THE EMS COMMUNICATIONS TOWER ON KINGS HIGHWAY FOR THE VERIZON TOWER AT THE SAME LOCATION; and,

•  REPLACING IT WITH A NEW VERIZON TOWER TO PROVIDE 4G CELLPHONE CAPABILITY; and,

•  PLACING EXISTING EMS EQUIPMENT ON THE OLD VERIZON TOWER AT NO COST TO THE TOWNSHIPS

TO CONSIDER THE INFORMATION RECEIVED AND DECIDE UPON THE ACTION TO BE TAKEN

POSTED: OCTOBER 18, 2012

JOHN GALLAGHER

PEAINE TOWNSHIP

Northern Lights League Soccer Tournament Schedule

Great concessions menu prepared by Dusty Cushman and the Booster Club:

Breakfast: Fresh Fruit, granola bars, yogurt, homemade ham & cheese egg sandwiches & homemade breakfast burritos

Lunch: Homemade Chili, Gerald's Vegetarian Chili, Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup, Ham or Turkey Wraps, Walking Tacos or Nachos with fixings

Other items: Hot Pretzels & Cheese, Cookies, Chips, Veggie Sticks & Dip, Pop, Water, Hot chocolate, Coffee

9:00 Munising Baptist (4th ) vs. Beaver Island(6th )

10:30 Mackinac Island(3rd ) vs. Paradise(5th )

11:45- 12:15 Lunch Break

12:15 Grand Marais(1st seed) vs. winner of Game 1

1:45 Hannahville(2nd seed) vs. winner of Game 2

Championship Game: Winner of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 4

If you can't be at the Beaver Island Community School for the tournament, you can watch the whole tournament or just part of it on the Internet at http://beaverisland.tv

Panel Makes Recommendations on Future of Michigan Parks, Recreation Areas

LANSING, Mich. ? Encouraging greater connections between communities and their recreational assets can help promote the long-term viability of Michigan's state parks, according to a blue ribbon panel's recommendations presented today to Gov. Rick Snyder.

The finding is one of seven core recommendations offered by the Blue Ribbon Panel on State Parks and Outdoor Recreation, appointed last year by Snyder.

Created by Executive Order 2011-10, the 16-member panel considered the entirety of Michigan's system of parks and outdoor recreational opportunities at the local, state and regional level – not just state-managed facilities – to recognize their collective role in growing the state's economy and improving residents' health and well-being. The report highlights opportunities for these natural resources assets to more creatively meet the needs of current and future generations of residents and visitors.

“We are fortunate to have a well-run, quality network of inviting state parks that add to Michigan's appeal as an attractive travel destination,” said Snyder. “My goal for this panel was to create a blueprint to help state parks adapt for 21st Century growth and investment. This report points the state in the right direction. I want to thank all the panel members and especially the co-chairs, Erin McDonough and Jon Allan, for their good work.”

In order to meet its goals, the panel said the state should collaborate with public agencies, nonprofit organizations and the private sector to plan, manage and invest in natural resources and recreation programs to drive several key outcomes, including:

• Demonstrating the value of the state's investment in parks and outdoor recreation;

• Driving Michigan's economic prosperity;

• Inspiring greater regional identity; and

• Protecting and creating opportunities for the public to experience and learn about Michigan's natural, cultural, historic and prehistoric resources.

“Michigan's parks and outdoor recreation areas are iconic, and represent a portfolio of assets that should be viewed by the state as critical to advancing Michigan's prosperity. They return dividends—social, ecological, and economic—that far exceed the investments made by the state and its local public and private partners,” said panel co-chairs Jon Allan and Erin McDonough in the report. “These assets provide a place to recreate and, at their best, they help make our communities cohesive, connect people to their places and to each other, engender civic engagement, and remind us of our connection to the natural world and to our history.”

Last year, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Michigan state parks and recreation areas earned the National Recreation and Park Association's Gold Medal Award for operating as the best-managed state park system in the country, excelling in long-term planning and resource management and for its ability to address the needs of customers through creative partnerships.

Building on those strengths, the Blue Ribbon Panel made the following recommendations:

1) Identify and protect important natural, cultural, historic and prehistoric resources for the enjoyment and education of Michigan's residents and visitors, and expand stewardship of these resources.

2) Diversify funding and use new criteria to target investments. This includes a recommendation that the state move the Recreation Passport to an “opt-out” system of funding, and pursue expanded revenue bonding authority to address a backlog of priority maintenance and improvement needs at outdoor recreation facilities. In addition, the report recommends re-establishing the State Parks Foundation to accept private donations toward parks projects.

3) Give high priority to investment in the development of regional connected trail networks. The report urges development of a comprehensive trails database available through an easily accessible platform.

4) Encourage greater connections between communities and their recreational assets to strengthen regional identities.

5) Create four to five “signature parks” in Michigan's core urban areas as a tool for revitalizing those areas, and integrate green infrastructure in Michigan's urban redevelopment.

6) Integrate tourism and economic development marketing to fully leverage the economic and social benefits that parks and outdoor recreation resources can provide.

7) Prioritize investment in safety and maintenance of, and access to, parks and recreation spaces.

The report also includes 19 supplementary recommendations, including creating a follow-up panel to address overall natural resources funding; developing a Michigan state park pilot design competition; and enhancing cooperation among health care companies, the DNR and the state Department of Community Health to pilot a health and wellness program centered around outdoor resources.

The panel was comprised of representatives from nature conservancies, trails and marine groups and environmental agencies, as well as other acknowledged experts in recreation, parks and tourism issues. These individuals brought a broad range of perspectives and ideas to the panel.

“Michigan's state parks have already set themselves apart as beautiful, accessible places for outdoor fun and recreation, and as a springboard for creative local and regional partnerships,” said Snyder. “We want to build on that success and plan for a comprehensive network of great outdoor spaces that spark economic growth and improve health and wellness in every corner of the state.”

The Blue Ribbon Panel report is at http://www.michigan.gov/ documents/snyder/ ParksPanelFinal_401816_7.pdf .

Calob Frost Rostar

An eight pound one ounce baby boy was born to Andrea Keehn Rostar and her husband Michael on October 16, 2012, at 0943. This young man was a little over nineteen inches in length.

Charlevoix County Sheriff's Department NEWS RELEASE

Sheriff Don Schneider would like to announce that the Joint Operational Law Enforcement Team, J.O.L.T., has an anonymous tip line phone number 231-459-8560 available to the community. If you or someone you know has any information pertaining to illegal drug activity throughout Charlevoix County or the surrounding counties, Sheriff Schneider is encouraging you to call or text message this number and leave a message for one of the J.O.L.T. Detectives.

Former Bishop Patrick R. Cooney Dies

Bishop Patrick R. Cooney, Bishop Emeritus of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Gaylord, passed away Monday morning.

Bishop Cooney was ordained to the priesthood on December 20, 1959, by Bishop Martin J. O'Connor, then rector of the North American College in Rome.

Following his ordination and completion of theological studies in Rome, Bishop Cooney returned to Detroit and was the Assistant Pastor at Saint Catherine Parish from 1960 until 1962, when he was appointed Assistant Chancellor of the Archdiocese of Detroit. He remained Assistant Chancellor until 1969, when he was appointed director of the Department of Worship. He continued as Director until shortly after his ordination as a bishop. From 1977 to 1983 he was concurrently the Rector of the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Detroit.

In December, 1982, His Holiness Pope John Paul II named him to the episcopacy and he was ordained Titular Bishop of Hodelm and Auxiliary Bishop of Detroit on January 27, 1983, at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament.

While serving as Assistant Chancellor and Director of Worship, he was also Chaplain at Mercy College, Detroit, from 1967 to 1972. While Director of Worship, he pursued graduate work at the University of Notre Dame and received a Master of Arts Degree in liturgical research in May, 1973.

Installed as the Third Bishop of the Diocese of Gaylord on January 28, 1990, Bishop Cooney served there until his retirement in 2009, leading the Catholic Church within the northern 21 counties of Michigan's Lower Peninsula for 20 years

Funeral arrangements are pending.

May the Angels lead you into Paradise.
May the Martyrs come to welcome you
and take you to the Holy City,
the new and eternal Jerusalem

Shamrock " Senior" Menu Available to ALL!

After a discussion today, September 26, 2012, with Dana Hodgson, it is possible to replace mashed potatoes with French fries, so this makes the possibilities on the Shamrock menu a total of thirty possible combinations for food and three possibilities for drinks.

Lots of options and choices...

Dana and Eric Hodgson announced this morning, October 16, 2012, that the senior menu posted above will be available to all ages. If paid in cash, the cost of these menu items, all thirty possible combinations, will be $6.60 plus tax. This means that the menu, listed as the senior menu, is available for anyone for $7. This is a wonderful possibility for all! Thank you, Dana and Eric!

The BINN editor arrived at the Shamrock for lunch today, and suddenly realized that the senior vouchers were not in his pocket, but at home. With this new option, the same lunch was received without any issues and the $7 price was paid instead. This will allow several of the old gang who used to meet at the Community Center an opportunity to congregate again for lunch. Thank you again, Dana and Eric!

Paul Welke Runs for Re-Election as Independent

Ballot Proposals in Michigan for November Election

On the ballot

Links Link to Proof Ballots On the Charlevoix County website, there are Proof Ballots that you can view at this address: HERE Click 2012 November proof Ballots, then scroll down to pages 19+20 for St. James and 21+22 for Peaine Peaine Special Millage Setting Meeting 9/26/12 Video available HERE Peaine Township Board Meeting Video of September, 12, 2012 Video of the meeting viewed HERE  St. James Township Board Meeting Video This meeting took place on October 4, 2012, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the St. James Township Hall. The meeting video is available at the link below: View video by clicking HERE Special Meeting of St. James Township Board Video of the meeting HERE K and M wins lowest bid for replacement of roof on St. James Township Hall. NRESC recommended appointees approved. Peaine Township Meeting of August 8, 2012 Video of the entire meeting may be viewed HERE Bird Festival Feasibility Study and Comments Invasive Species Summit Video of the summit can be viewed HERE Beaver Island Veteran's Memorial View the Tribute to Veterans Video 2012 MAD Camp Performance Almost fifty MAD Camp participants joined fourteent MAD Camp staffers for another wonderful music, art, and drama camp. It is amazing to see the final performance of these talented teachers and talented youngsters. The link to the final MAD Camp Performance for 2012 is HERE.  Freedom of Information Act and Open Meeting Act Presentation The scheduled presentation covering the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Open Meeting Act (OMA) took place at Peaine Township Hall, yesterday, May 23, 2012. The presentation was scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. and end at 4 p.m., but the questions extended past 4:20 p.m. This presentation was given by Robin Luce Herrmann. Ms. Herrmann is a lawyer who represents the press in FOIA and OMA court actions. She had previously represented the Petoskey News Review (PNR) in a court case after the PNR was denied a FOIA request from the Charelvoix County Prosecutor. The PNR won this court action. The Charlevoix County Prosecutor had been asked to come give this presentation, but no mutually acceptable date had been determined. Robin Luce Herrmann provided a large amount of information about many aspects of both of these acts and answered several questions related to these specific pieces of law including court decisions and Attorney Generals opinions. Video of the Presentations Can Be Viewed HERE Mute Swan Presentation, Bike Trails, and Garden Island Indian Cemetary At the Natural Resources and Ecotourism Steering Committee meeting tonight, May 21,2012, there were three presentations lasting just over an hour all together. These presentations included the mute swan presentation that basically showed the invasive species designation, and how to tell the invasive from the native swans. The second presentation was a short presentation and discussion about designating some trails on Beaver Island as bike trails. The third presentation was an introduction to the Indian Cemetary on Garden Island and the destruction taking place. Video of all three presentations can be viewed HERE Peaine Special Meeting, August 14, 2012 Watch Video HERE St James Township Board Meeting, September 5, 2012 Link to Video HERE WMC Links Meeting Dates New Prices for Transfer Station NRESC Has Its Own Website Beaver Island Airport Commission Meetings Schedule for 2012 Beaver Island Community Center BEAVER ISLAND COMMUNITY CENTER At the Heart of a Good Community Check www.BeaverIslandCommunityCenter.org or the Community Center for listings B I Community Center Activities Recycling Info Visit the Charlevoix Recycling Website for more information Notre Dame Professor leads study into Beaver Island's Irish Heritage Read more: http://www.irishcentral.com/roots/Notre-Dame-Professor-leads-study-into-Beaver-Islands-Irish-heritage-113260139.html#ixzz1jvM6tWhq Link to the Beaver Island Airport 10-year Plan B. I. Community School Board Meetings Schedule View Meetings Schedule HERE Human Services Commission Resource Manual Complete Guide to Charlevoix County Human Services HERE On the Beach of Beaver Island You will need Quicktime or another music player to enjoy this link. The music played in the Holy Cross Hall in the late 70's and early 80's, recorded for posterity and shared here. Beaver Island Food Pantry and Gregg Fellowship Hall Donations Accepted Click Here to donate Meeting Minutes The minutes of all public meetings will be posted as soon as they are received. News on the 'Net welcomes minutes to all public meetings. All organizations are welcome to submit meeting minutes for publication on this website. Please email them to medic5740@gmail.com. Airport Committee Minutes Beaver Island Cultural Arts Association Minutes Peaine Township Board Minutes BIRHC Board Meeting Minutes St. James Township Meeting Minutes Beaver Island Community School Board Meeting Minutes Beaver Island Ecotourism Goals Draft, rev. 3, 19 Jan 2010 Beaver Island Natural Resources and Eco-Tourism Steering Committee Minutes Beaver Island Transportation Authority Minutes Joint Human Resources Commission Minutes Waste Management Committee Minutes Beaver Island Airport Commission Minutes New for 2011!	Lori White's Colton My smooshy faced little Colton. 9 lbs 5 oz, 22 inches Missing My Beaver Island Family I have only been home for a week today and I miss the Island So much. In my week home I have almost unpacked, have worked 48hrs at EMS, and have gotten back into the Salon. Life is different at home, a good different, But I miss my Beaver Island Family!! It was a fast and furious summer. When we took on the project of adding on to Daddy Franks early in the season, we had no idea, well some idea, LOL, how much work and endless hours it would take to get us open as soon as possible. We had lots of help. My Family, Mark and our Boys (Anthony and Derek) worked weeks going back and forth, while working there jobs back home. My friends from home coming and spending days here doing things they have never even thought of doing... 10 weeks later, Opening Day, July 4th...... I have to say it was very hard!! Opening with a untrained staff and being so busy was NO fun. But thats behind us and Thank You for sticking with us while we worked on all the stuff that will make us better. Thank You for your input, bad or good, I listened!! Can't say enough about the support the Island has gave us. Thank You to All the Contractors and Services that gave us the Best Care ever! They ALL really are the Best! Our Island Friends, that gave up there days off, to give us there time and help build....True Friends you really are! WE have been blessed with making many New Friendships that I'm sure will last a life time. Not sure when we will Open in the Spring, that has yet to be determined.....maybe earlier than expected!! But, already I can't wait to get back. You will see some more New improvments, New additions and maybe a surprize!! I would also give a Big Thank You to my Island EMS Family, for giving me the chance to serve the community and give back to the Island that has gave to me!! It was a honor to be a Paramedic for the summer. I wish you all well and be safe!! To the knowledge table.....More cookies are on the way!! LOL So eat that last one before it turns green. I will be back Hugs to you ALL, I miss you VERY Much....Kathie How to Write In on the Ballot (The following is not an endorsement. This website is for providing information for any and all.) You can do a write-in and vote a straight ticket. BINGO Where is This? This is one of a series of locations that we plan to provide in a series of places for a game called "Where is this?" Beaver Island News on the 'Net has teamed up with the Inland Seas School of Kayaking to provide the video and some of the prizes. If you think you know where this is, you can contact Ken Bruland at his cellphone number, which is 231-838-1290. If you correctly identify the location in quite specific terms, you will win a T-shirt from the Inland Seas School of Kayaking. You will also have to provide Ken with your email address and mailing address. When Ken Bruland notifies BINN of your success and provides BINN with your email address and mailing address, you will receive a gift subscription for six months access to Beaver Island News on the 'Net as your second prize. You must contact Ken Bruland first, and Ken will pass on the information. There is a very good reason to contact Ken Bruland first. He is the only one that really knows the location of this place. The editor of BINN does not know the location.   Where is this? Beautiful Weather for Beach Cleanup The annual beach cleanup sponsored by the BIA was held on an absolutely beautiful day this past September 15. Twenty nine volunteers showed up at the Community Center to pick up their data cards and bags. They cleaned almost 31 miles of Beaver Island beaches.--and Northcutt Bay on Garden Island, thanks to Pam Grassmick. Bob Anderson found the two most unique items: a weather balloon battery and housing and a glass bottle with an alien doll inside. Judy Boyle retained her title of "Queen of Beach Trash" with a haul estimated at 150 pounds. Two 50 gallon drums made up most of that weight. Young Paige Pryor came in second in trash tonnage when she found a huge 100 pound rubber belt from some construction machinery on the beach near the boat dock. Low water levels made these finds visible this year. There were 44 dead cormorants found along with several other birds which may indicate a potential return of avian botulism. By noon everyone returned to the Community Center for a hot dog lunch sponsored by the BIA. Thanks to McDonough's Market for donating the buns, the Community Center for donating the space and--most importantly--to all the volunteers who helped keep Beaver Island beautiful. Political Sign Stolen The sign on the corner of McCauley Road and East Side Drive On the corner of the McCauley Road and East Side road, there was a sign on poles at least it was there up until Friday, October 12, 2012. Someone committed larceny, as the complaint filed with the Charlevoix County Sheriff's Department stated. At least this is under investigation by the CCSD Deputy Travis Williams. The sign disappeared sometime on Friday night or early Saturday morning. Whether you agree with this group's political position or not, it seems quite childish to take the sign, but more importantly, it is illegal to take the sign. The sign was missing on October 13, 2012. Whoever did this may be caught and be in a lot of trouble, and perhaps the purpose of removing the sign accomplished exactly the opposite that the thief wanted. There is more publicity about the sign being taken than what the sign itself provided. The Answer Bag provided this information upon asking the question: Stealing a campaign sign is a class 1 misdemeanor larceny. The punishment is up to a year and jail and a $2,500 fine. If signs are damaged, then a charge of vandalism can be added; this is also a misdemeanor. Read more: What is the punishment for stealing campaign signs? | Answerbag http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1902449#ixzz29Do8BLEm New Information on NRESC Meeting Schedule 1. The next NRESC meeting for the natural resource management planning process will be Saturday, October 27, from 10 am – 1 pm. Main purpose is to complete the drafting of Vision-Goals-Objectives that will be shared with community/stakeholders for feedback and to determine next steps in our community outreach. A phone conference call in will be used. 2. The NRESC has adopted a regular meeting schedule for the next year, as required. All meetings will be on 3rd Monday of every other month (just like the past year) at Peaine Township Hall at 7 pm. Please note the dates: November 19, 2012 January 21, 2013 March 18, 2013 May 20, 2013 July 15, 2013 September 16, 2013 Lady Islanders Undefeated While unable to attend and live stream these games, Beaver Island News on the 'Net congratulates the Lady Islanders for there 10-0 season which finished on Mackinac Island this morning, October 13, 2012. You all should be very proud of your accomplishments, your coaches, and your community for the support that they have given you,. Congratulations, Lady Islanders! First place in Northern Lights League Volleyball! Live Streaming of Northern Lights League Soccer Tournament This Saturday, October 20, 2012, the entire Northern Lights League Soccer Tournament will be broadcast live on the Internet. You can watch the video live streaming on the Internet at http://beaverisland.tv;You can help sponsor this live streaming event by making a donation. Live Streaming Video from Beaver Island This is being provided as a public service by Beaver Island News on the 'Net. Your donation will help cover costs associated with the live streaming video. Another 100% Pass Rate Congratulations, Danielle and Kevin! Today, Danielle Dedloff and Kevin White went down to the Saginaw area to take their National Registry of EMT practical exam. Danielle Dedloff called at 3:50 pm on Friday, October 12, 2012, to notify everyone that both Danielle and Kevin passed this national certification practical exam. They both have to head downstate again, quite likely Traverse City, but the date of the National Registry written exam is not know at this time. Congratulations to both Kevin and Danielle on your success on this exam! Beaver Island is one step closer to having two more paramedics certified by the National Registry and licensed by the State of Michigan. Weekly Fishing Tip: Bluegill and Crappie Techniques for Fall This time of year can bring some of the best results when it comes to fishing for bluegill and/or crappie. Want to target these panfish when you head out in the coming days or weeks? Check out these tips to guide you. Bluegill Anywhere within the water column is where you're likely to find bluegill after turnover has occurred. You'll have to keep moving as you attempt to find them as they may be suspended or lying low at the bottom. Crappie These fish often stay in deeper water longer than bluegills – and they also tend to move around more as they target large schools of baitfish. If you use baits that imitate a crappie's food of choice you'll be more likely to find them. Keep in mind that both bluegills and crappies will get less and less active as the water cools off and they slow down. You'll then want to slow your presentation and offer smaller baits to keep seeing success. Try your luck at some great angling this fall. For more information on the numerous opportunities to fish in Michigan, visit www.michigan.gov/fishing . This tip was adapted from Michigan Outdoor News. Dahlwhinnie's Dining Out Menu This menu is not available for the Dining Out Patrons! The CC Commission on Aging's representatives have approved the menu submitted by Dahlwhinnie's to offer seniors an additional option when deciding to dine out. The addition of a a breakfast menu to a lunch menu provides another option for Dining Out seniors. The menu was available as of Monday, October 8, 2012, and is presented below exactly as presented to BINN with only one thing added. The thing added was the word 'and' in front of the word 'milk.' The following menu items are available from 7-10 a.m.: #1 1 egg, hashbrowns, orange juice, fruit cup, toast with butter, and milk #2 1 egg, hashbrowns, orange juice, fruit cup, oatmeal, and milk #4 Egg sandwich with cheese, orange juice, fruit cup, sweet potato fries #5 1 egg vegetable cheese omelet, hash browns, orange juice The Dining Out Lunch Menus available from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. is: #1 Fresh spinach salad with grilled chicken, red onion, honey mustard dressing, fruit, bread with butter, and milk #2 Chili--(beef, chicken, or turkey) with tomatoes, beans, peppers, and onions, fruit cup, crackers, and milk #3 Meat loaf, potatoes, vegetable, fruit, roll with butter, milk #4 Open face pulled pork sandwich, vegetable, sweet potato fries, fruit, and milk #5 Hot turkey or beef sandwich and potatoes with gravy, vegetable, fruit, and milk #6 Tuna melt on wheat with cheddar, fruit, mixed vegetable	Announcements B-I-N-G-O! Bingo is returning to Beaver Island! Beaver Island Christian Church will host what they hope will be the FIRST OF MANY enjoyable Wednesday evenings on October 17, 2012, at the Gregg Fellowship Center. Current plans are for bingo games on the first and third Wednesdays of the winter months (no bingo on November 19). Start time is 7:00 p.m.. More details later. From Holy Cross Parish Council Effective May 23, 2012 Summer Mass Schedule for Holy Cross Church Sunday: 10:00am Saturday: 5:30pm Monday and Tuesday and Saturday Mass: 9:00am Friday Mass: 12:00pm: with Holy Hour Following Other Liturgies Rosary before weekday Masses and on Wednesday and Thursday at 9:00am Confession is heard Saturday from 3:00 to 3:30pm BIRHC Board Meetings in 2012 November 17 All meetings held at the BIRHC Education Room at 9:30 a.m. Beaver Island Human Services Commission Announces 2012 Meeting Schedule At 2 p.m. at the Beaver Island Community School The Commission is a collaboration of organizations that advocates for the emotional and physical needs of island residents and visitors of all ages. October 18, 2012 November 15, 2012 Members: Mary Cook (Char-Em HSC), Donna Kubic (BIRHC), Bob Tidmore (AmVets), Alice Belfy/Adam Richards (BICS), Judi Meister (Food Pantry), Ann Partridge(COA liaison/Community Center), Lois Williams (Hospice), Kathy Tidmore(St. James Township Rep.), Pam Grassmick (Peaine Township Rep.) NRESC Meeting Schedule Saturday, October 27, from 10 am – 1 pm Those below are at Peaine Hall 7 pm November 19, 2012 January 21, 2013 March 18, 2013 May 20, 2013 July 15, 2013 September 16, 2013 Message to All B.I. Organizations BINN is willing to post any and all events on the News on the 'Net website! There is one exception to this rule. BI News on the 'Net cannot post your event if you don't send the information to BINN! Subscriptions Expire You can subscribe online by using PayPal and a credit card. Please click the link below if you wish to renew online: RENEW

Chamber Recommends ORV Trails on State Land to NRESC

Letter from Chamber to NRESC

Chamber ORV Resolution

MI ORV Locations

Peaine Township Meeting, October 10, 2012

Tonight's Peaine Township meeting began at 7:05 p.m. with all board members present. The paperwork included a Profit and Loss for the fiscal year April 2012-March 2013, minutes of the last Regular Board meeting and the Special Board meeting, General Checking from the Peaine General Fund and Peaine Township Airport Checking from the Airport Fund. an agenda, and the BIEMS Budget. Also included was the 2012 Tax Rate Request sent to the county for Peaine Township, which included a Taxable Value of all properties in Peaine Township of $71,634,050 and the allocated and voted millages for the township. You can view the agenda of the meeting by going to the Peaine Township Board Meeting Minutes below.

Video of the meeting may be viewed HERE

Colorful Emerald Isle

Fall is a very beautiful time on Beaver Island. There are those that appreciate the cooler temperatures and change from hot and humid to a cooler, more comfortable temperature. There are a lot less visitors in the fall, which seems unusual because there are the same services available and fewer people to share them with. For those that aren't interested in crowds, Beaver Island is the place to be in the fall.

A loop down the West Side Road of Beaver Island including Fox Lake and Protar's Tomb seemed the perfect activity for Monday, October 9, 2012. This trip seemed necessary because the wind was gusting to over thirty miles per hour, and the thought was, "There might not be many leaves on the trees if this trip takes place tomorrow." Of course it rained Monday night and the wind was gusting even stronger on Tuesday morning, so it seemed to be a really good decision.

Heading down the West Side Road

Continuing south...

The Red Tree at the intersection of Mrs. Redding's Trail and West Side Road

The reds are different depending on the view

The tunnel effect is still present with the colored leaves.

Now headed down Fox Lake road...

Fox Lake is beautiful in the fall...

Looks like a lot more wind had taken its toll on the Old Fox Lake Road

Out by the intersection of Fox Lake and Paid Een Og..

At the Township Airport, south end of the runway..

Headed to Protar's Tomb

Protar's Tomb

Headed out of Protar's Tomb and back to town.

All in all, this was a beautiful drive with many a gorgeous photo opportunity. These are the ones that made the final cut, but many more were not worked on. If you missed this, it's a shame, but it is recorded for those that couldn't make the drive.

Candidate Coffee with Bill Kohls

Bite of Beaver Hats Available

While supply lasts you can purchase a “Bite of Beaver” hat that proved so popular at the Chamber of Commerce Bite of Beaver Island Food Festival. The khaki hat features a colorful embroidered beaver and the words “Bite of Beaver – Beaver Island , MI .” You can pick one up at the Chamber of Commerce office on Main Street for only $9. A hat can be shipped via priority mail for an additional $5.00. The hat makes a great Christmas gift. 231.448.2505 Chamber@BeaverIsland.org

PHOTO: Beaver Island Chamber of Commerce board member Pat Anderson, Beaver Island Marina, shows off the unique Bite of Beaver hat.

Computer Classes for Adults

Once again, we will be offering computer classes for adults at Beaver Island Community School. The fall class will be a Beginning Computer Class . If you have no experience, you will begin with the basics. If you have some experience, you will be able to start where you are comfortable. We will also be working with Microsoft Word (word processing: used for typing letters, etc.). If anyone is interested, we can also work on Excel (spreadsheets). Should you miss a class, you will not “fall behind”. The classes will meet on

Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30—6:30 pm (Oct 15, 17, 22, 24, 29). (Note: If these days/dates don't work, call Connie and depending on others who sign up, perhaps we can make changes to the schedule! We do need at least 4 people to sign up.)

The cost for the class is $25. Please make checks payable to “BICS” (Beaver Island Community School). You may bring your payment to the first class.

CALL THE SCHOOL OFFICE AT 448-2744 or EMAIL CONNIE TO SIGN UP TODAY!!!

Call Connie Boyle at school or home if you have questions

(email: connieb@bics.us )

Plan your Michigan hunting or outdoor adventure with DNR's Mi-HUNT

As firearm deer hunting season approaches in Michigan – and with many other seasons already under way – the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters and outdoor enthusiasts to begin their outdoor adventures with Mi-HUNT at www.michigan.gov/mihunt .

Mi-HUNT, originally released in 2010, is a cutting-edge application that displays multiple layers of information, which can be customized to fit specific outdoor interests and trip-planning needs. This sophisticated application allows hunters and outdoor enthusiasts to view, print, measure and create custom routing to their desired destinations.

In addition to the original Mi-HUNT features, the enhancements completed this year have made the program more user-friendly.

"Anyone with access to a computer and the Internet now has the opportunity to easily learn how to use Mi-HUNT in a way that caters to their specific outdoor sport," said Russ Mason, chief of the DNR's Wildlife Division. "This program makes it possible to target lands for different types of hunting and outdoor recreation."

The Mi-HUNT updates now make it possible to:

Mi-HUNT development and enhancements were made possible with financial support from the National Shooting Sports Foundation .

This fall marks the 75th anniversary of the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act (PR) – the program that directs funds acquired through a federal excise tax on archery equipment, firearms and ammunition back to state wildlife agencies for wildlife conservation, restoration and hunter education.

The vast majority of all wildlife conservation efforts have been funded by hunters through the equipment and licenses that they buy. The DNR thanks hunters for helping Michigan wildlife. For more information on PR, what the DNR has done, who it affects and how hunters play a role, visit www.michigan.gov/itsyournature .

Double Volleyball Match Against Ojibwe

The video for both matches is available on BINN for all subscribers. There have been a couple of questions recently that need to be answered. Feel free to pass this information on to anyone you think might be interested.

Currently, those games that can be broadcast live, using live streaming video on the Internet, are available to anyone in the world by going to http://beaverisland.tv. If you aren't able to watch the video live, then BINN is currently also recording the video for view after the event is completed. The on-demand video take a fairly large amount of time to process, upload, and make available. For this investment of time, BINN only makes this video available to subscribers. If you are interested in viewing the on-demand video, the yearly cost of website subscription is $40 for family access. If you are not interested in this option, you can also subscribe to the website for three months of the year for $15. Your subscription can be renewed or begun online at /http://beaverislandnews.com/Subscription%20page.htm where you can subscribe yearly as an individual or a business; or you can subscribe for three months as an individual.

This video has some of the younger players participating, and they might want to watch to see how they did after the event is over, and parents may have missed the games, so they can see it also.

View BI versus Ojibwe video HERE

NEWS NEWS NEWS from the Chamber

You can listen to the WJR Detroit Beaver Island radio interview at the link below.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUeUSri2OgA

Steve West did a wonderful job on this interview, and certainly put Beaver Island into the mix of fall destinations!

The Beaver Island Boodle

This is a fundraising event for the Beaver Island Sports Booster, a group that help support the Beaver Island Community School sports teams. The event started with registration and getting your teeshirt and number at the Beachcomber. Then a walk down to the starting line was in order at the public beach. The route took the boodlers down Main Street, out to Whiskey Point, and a left turn down Gull Harbor Road following all the way around to end up back by the bank. The rest of the trip was back up the main drag to the Beachcomber. The distance is described as 5K, which is about 3.1 miles.

We had 94 participants this year. It is up from last year. The top three overall winners in order were:

Runners
Travis Williams
Conner Williams
Terry Cooper

Walkers
Yvonne Stork
Michael Rysinger
Jeff Stone

Registration at the Beachcomber

Heading down to the public beach...

On your mark, get set, the canon boomed to start the race

Gull Harbor Road....Here they come....Hey, there, Travis...

The group of runners is spread out quite a bit...Who's that hiding behind the tree?

Lots of smiles....Hello there, Bill...Hi, Mary...

Hello, better leave and get back to get a picture of the first one across the finish line...

Travis Williams, first across the line..

Two more cross the line to cheers of the recorders...

The first event of a very full day. Great job, Sports Boosters! There were lots of satisfied runners, walkers, and bikers, all who finished the boodle. Looking forward to next year!

Video of the Boodle

 

Art at the Community Center

Located int he auditorium of the Beaver Island Community Center, lots of Island artists, craft makers, candle makers, and unique collections were available for the Beaver Bite and Boodle visitors and residents.

Art project for kids in the lobby......Native American jewelry collection owner.....Soy Candles

Lots of variety and lots of people checked it out

Shopping for Christmas or other holiday gifts--It was a great opportunity!

Art and Food Video

 

Wildlife and Game Club Presents Specialty Items

Salmon Kabobs... Lake Trout Chowder

Venison Chili.......and Squirrel in a special wine sauce

All of these items were found under the tent in front of the Power's Do-It-Best Hardware for sale by the Beaver Island Wildlife and Game Club, a locally organized club.

The Bite of Beaver Island

The Island chefs, along with visiting chefs and restaurant owners, gather in the Holy Cross Parish Hall, to provide some small portions of some very special items. For example, the Holy Cross Altar Society had meatballs. But, you have to seriously consider what kind of meatballs you wanted to try. At two or three for a dollar, it was really hard to pick which ones to try because there were so many different kinds. Barbecue meatball, buffalo meatballs, stroganoff meatballs, garlic and herb meatballs, etc.

Stoney Acre had a presence here at the Bite of Beaver also. You had to be careful because the Tiramasu is made with alcohol. The food items were delicious as well.

Here is Tammy McDonough dishing up a small pulled pork Slider. Yum!

Paradise Coffee Shop was present also providing coffee and cookies.

The new Daddy Franks owner Kathie Ehinger and friends had a table with some Islander Burger Sliders and some Mexican food too.

Heidi Vigil was there with traditional beef pasties.

The Chamber of Commerce was selling "Bite of Beaver" ball caps along with the apple cider concession.

The Shamrock was serving bison burger Sliders, the AMVETs Ladies Auxiliary were selling all kinds of pies from coconut to pineapple to walnut, cherry, and blueberry..Unfortunately, not all of the pictures were usable. What a great time was had by all! If you left the Holy Cross Hall today hungry, you just didn't want to eat. There was a variety of food items and a variety of portion sizes to please just about everyone. Another great Bite of Beaver!

The events were well attended, especially the Bite of Beaver!

Donna Fase.....Joyce and Audrey.......Mike Scripps played background music

Lots of ladies cut up apples for the old fashioned cider press. Boy was the cider tasty, and it couldn't get any fresher than squeezing it outside the door of the hall. Also outside, Bill Kohls was providing hay rides.

2012 UPEMS BIEMS Presentation on Air Medical Transport

Joe Moore, former director of Beaver Island EMS, was invited to make a presentation at the Upper Peninsula Emergency Medical Services conference in Marquette, Michigan, on the last Friday of September 2012. This presentation included the 32 Miles of Water video, copyright 2004, by Philip Michael Moore. It also included a video of the landing of a USCG helicopter at night at the Township Airport, and a video by current BIEMS Executive Director Danielle Dedloff with a portion of the presentation created by Danielle. This two hour presentation was well received even though it was the last presentation of the day. Those present were from all different walks of life including EMS providers from below the bridge as well as throughout the UP and a CCE dispatcher and a few paramedic instructors. The twenty-four who received this presentation were fascinated by rural EMS on the most remote inhabited island in the Great Lakes. Ten out of the twenty-four stayed well beyond the two-hour presentation to ask questions, offer suggestions, and ask for contact information for BIEMS.

You can watch all the video including the presentation HERE

NATIONAL FAMILY PARTNERSHIP AND DEA JOIN FORCES FOR 2012 RED RIBBON WEEK

YOUTH DRUG PREVENTION CAMPAIGN: THE BEST ME IS DRUG FREE

NATIONAL CONTEST TARGETS TEN REGIONS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES

- Ten schools from across the U.S. will win $1,000 grant for drug prevention -

- Ten families will win an iPad for the home -

The National Family Partnership (NFP) announces the national contest for its 27th annual Red Ribbon Week, Oct. 23-31. Red Ribbon Week is the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the country. In 1985 after the murder of a DEA agent, parents, youth and teachers in communities across the country began wearing Red Ribbons as a symbol of their commitment to raise awareness of the destruction caused by drugs. This year, families can get involved by entering a contest to promote awareness in their neighborhoods and win a drug prevention grant for their schools.

Families can enter Red Ribbon Week's contest to win a $1,000 grant for their school and a new iPad for their home. To participate in the contest families and students will decorate the front of their homes with this year's message: The Best Me Is Drug Free

Here's how students and their families can enter to win $1,000 for their K-12 school and a new iPad:

"Students will once again take Red Ribbon Week's message of prevention home to their neighborhoods with this national contest," said the NFP's Volunteer President Peggy Sapp. "By decorating their homes together with this year's Red Ribbon theme, families carry the message to their communities." The nation's oldest and largest drug prevention campaign reaches more than 80 million people nationwide.

The DEA is co-sponsoring this year's national contest. "DEA is excited to partner with the National Family Partnership on this contest that empowers communities to come together to talk about the drug problem," said DEA Administrator Michele M. Leonhart. "Red Ribbon Week is also when we honor DEA Special Agent Enrique 'Kiki' Camarena, who made the ultimate sacrifice to keep our communities safe."

Adds the NFP's Peggy Sapp: "Take the Red Ribbon Week pledge across America to help children grow up safe, healthy and drug free." Visit www.redribbon.org/contest for contest information.

BIRHC Health News for Fall 2012

An Interview with Brad Grassmick, Candidate for Peaine Trustee

Brad Grassmick Speaks 1

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Brad Grassmick Speaks 2

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Peaine Township Board Meeting Video of September, 12, 2012

Video of the meeting viewed HERE 

Donegal Bay Road Emergency Tower Not Working

 

CCE Emergency Dispatch has not repaired this equipment on the Donegal Bay tower.

211 Service in Operation in Charlevoix County

Community Calendar

A completely new feature includes a monthly calendar for each month of the entire year of 2013. Please send me your events and they will be posted so others can schedule their events without conflict. Email your schedule of events to medic5740@gmail.com.

If you or your organization has an event you'd like posted on this Community Calendar, please contact me and I'll add it in.  Please try to get me the information as early as possible.

Career Opportunity for Nurse Practitioner

A unique opportunity to live and work on a beautiful island located 32 miles from Charlevoix, Michigan accessible by ferry and air service

The position

•  - Collaborative practice with another NP in a new beautiful health clinic

•  -Clinic hours, an eight hour shift, three days a week

•  -On-call coverage shared between the two practitioners who work together on developing schedules (minimal amount of monthly calls)

•  -An opportunity to know and treat patients of all ages, providing primary health care, managing chronic and acute problems and developing wellness programs

•  -Provide emergency services in collaboration with the EMS

•  -Collaborate with off-island physician on appropriateness of care

•  -Benefit Package:

•  -Rural Site Qualifies for student loan repayment

The Community

•  -A safe, friendly, small-town atmosphere on the largest inhabited island in the Great Lakes with a year round population of 650 and summer tourist season with a boom of thousands of visitors

•  -Beach walking, hiking trails, kayaking, canoeing, snowmobiling, fishing, hunting, cross-country skiing, All Within Your Backyard!

•  -Drive to work in 5-15 minutes, with no traffic

•  -Family First Atmosphere, with three churches and an excellent K-12 public school with small teacher-student ratios, new building under construction and strong support in the community for funding

•  -A nine-hole golf course where you can play without lines and reservations

•  -Best prices on Lake Michigan frontage in the State

Beaver Island Rural Health Center

PO Box 146, Beaver Island, MI 49782 

Donna Kubic, Managing Director 231-448-2275, e mail donna@birhc.org

Tax Payer Contributions by Township

The information below is reprinted from a previous editorial on Beaver Island News on the 'Net by Joe Moore:

Peaine Township Millage Rates Set

The millage rates for the two townships are presented here for the joint operations, and you can draw your own conclusions based upon this side by side comparison:

Millage rates in the two townships for jointly funded operations

Funded agency	St. James millage	Peaine millage
BI Fire Department	0.9643	0.6637
BI Rural Health Center	2.000	2.000
BI Airport	0.9014	0.6204
BI Transfer Station	1.4464	0.9955
BI Emergency Medical Svc	0.9848	0.6847
BI Historical Society	0.2347	0.1615

It takes a lower millage rate to raise the same amount of dollars in Peaine Township because the Peaine Township SEV is higher than the St. James Township SEV. It does not take a statistical analysis to see a statistically significant difference in these jointly funded millage rates. An individual taxpayer in St. James Township is paying more to support these jointly funded operations than an individual taxpayer in Peaine Township.

St. James individual taxpayers are paying between 31.17% and 45.28% higher taxes for the jointly funded operations.

At this Special Peaine Township Meeting of March 31, 2012, Bill Markey suggested that perhaps St. James Township should decrease their millages instead of having Peaine increase their millages for joint projects. This certainly will not work since the amount of money raised by St. James Township is just matched by Peaine Township, so the inequity of individual taxpayers will just continue. If St. James decreased its funding, Peaine would just match that decrease. If this cycle continued, the organizations trying to provide services to Beaver Island would eventually have no money to fulfill their mission.

It is Joe Moore's position that any jointly funded accounts should be taxed equally based upon equal millage, so that each Beaver Island taxpayer is paying the same amount of millage tax for the jointly funded operations. Joe Moore's request made at the Special Meeting of March 31, 2012, was to have the Peaine Township Board reflect and consider the fairness of these tax rates for jointly funded operations.

Equity in Tax Bills

Why should a St. James Township property owner have to pay more tax dollars for jointly funded operations than any Peaine Township property owner?

How Serious is the Inequity