B. I. News on the 'Net, October 17-23, 2016
Mass from Holy Cross Church, 9:30 a.m. Sunday
October 23, 2016
Eleven unique IP addresses watch the live stream.
View Excerpts from Sunday Mass HERE
The 52 Lists Project, #43
by Cindy Ricksgers
Christian Church Bulletin
October 23, 2016
Phyllis' Daily Weather
October 23, 2016
It's 40° outside, mostly clear skies, wind is at 6 mph, making it feel like 36°, barometer is rising from 29.64 inches, humidity is at 86%, and visibility is 9.7 miles. Today: Partly sunny. Scattered rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s. Northwest winds at 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of showers is 40%. Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Scattered rain showers in the evening, then isolated rain showers after midnight. Lows int he lower 40s. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph. Chance of showers is 50%. MARINE REPORT Northwest wind 10 to 15 knots. Gusts up to 20 knots early in the evening. Scattered showers in the afternoon. Waves 2 to 3 feet. Tonight: Northwest wind 15 to 20 knots with gusts to around 25 knots. Isolated showers Waves 3 to 5 feet.
On this date of October 23, 1958 - Russian poet and novelist Boris Pasternak was awarded the Nobel Prize for literature. He was forced to refuse the honor due to negative Soviet reaction. Pasternak won the award for writing "Dr. Zhivago".
Did you know that a fly's reaction time is 30 milliseconds?
Word of the day: thunderstruck (THUHN-der-struhk) which means 1) overcome with consternation; confounded; astounded 2) struck by a thunderbolt. Thunderstruck entered English in the early 1600s.
Christmas Bazaar
Community Forum on EMS Ballot Proposal
Saturday, October 22, 2016, at 2 p.m.
at the Beaver Island Community Center
Meeting Attendance
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Approximately fifty people attended the meeting today at the Community Center. Twenty-eight (28) unique IP addresses viewed the live stream, and it is unknown how many people listened on WVBI or on WVMI.net.
The meeting was very imformative, well presented, and, if there was any disappointment, it was the absence of three of the five BIESA board members. Although the BIESA could not participate in promotion of the millage meeting or invest any funds in this meeting, it was perfectly acceptable for them to attend the meeting.
The program was designed by Bob Anderson, representing the Beaver Island Association, and the panel included Brian Meade, BIEMS paramedic since January and current EMS Director, Dr. Jim Fix, and Dr. Brad Grassmick. No one on the panel was representing either BIEMS or the BIESA at this meeting due to the legal restrictions. Bob Anderson read some questions that had been submitted to the BIA, and the panel commented as asked and as the answer came to them. Questions were also taken from the audience as well as comments from the attendees.
The bottom line of this meeting was very serious. If the millage does not pass, there will be no EMS on Beaver Island after the end of the year.
View a gallery of pictures from today's forum HERE
View video of the meeting HERE
Phyllis' Daily Weather
October 22, 2016
It's 42° outside this morning under mostly cloudy skies, wind is at 6 mph from the northwest so it actually feels like 38°, humidity is at 73%, pressure is falling from 29.76 inches, and visibility is 9.6 miles. Today: Mostly cloudy, isolated rain showers in the morning. Highs around 50°, Northwest winds at 10 mph. Chance of showers is 20%. Tonight: Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Light winds. MARINE REPORT Today: Northwest wind 5 to 10 knots. Mostly cloudy. Waves 2 feet or less. Tonight: Northwet wind 5 to 10 knots. Mostly cloudy. Waves 2 feet or less.
On this date of October 22, 1844 - This day is recognized as "The Great Disappointment" among those who practiced Millerism. The world was expected to come to an end according to the followers of William Miller.
Did you know that there are over 4,300 known species of ladybugs?
Word of the day: stalwart (STAWL-wert) which means 1) firm, steadfast, or uncompromising 2) strong and brave; valiant. Stalwart finds its roots in Middle English stalwurthe, sometime between 1325 to 1375, which in turn derives from Old English stǣlwirthe meaning “serviceable, equivalent.”
Looking Up
by Cindy Ricksgers
CCSD News Release
October 21, 2016
Charlevoix County Sheriff Don Schneider reports that about 7:59pm this date a deputy of the this office was involved in an incident that caused the deputy to discharge his firearm.
A 63 year old male of Hayes Township was wounded in that incident. The subjects name is being withheld at this time.
At the request of Sheriff Schneider, the Michigan State Police have been requested to assume the investigation of the event.
Any further information or news releases are directed to the Michigan State Police at this time.
W.D. Schneider
Sheriff
Kate Connaghan's House is Down
Driving by on the way to McDonough's Market, the view off to the left is different.
Quote of the Day
No one can ever say, "Thank you for your service," too many times.
Phyllis' Daily Weather
October 21, 2016
It's 44° outside this morning, wind is at 10 mph from the NNW with gusts to 18 mph, humidity is at 78%, pressure is steady at 29.85 inches, and visibility is 9.9 miles. Today: Partly sunny. Scattered rain showers int he morning. Highs in the upper 40s. North winds 5 to 15 mph. Chance of showers is 40%. Tonight: Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. North winds at 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph in the evening. MARINE REPORT North wind 10 to 15 knots with gusts to around 20 knots. Slight chance of waterspouts early in the morning. Waves 2 to 3 feet. Tonight: North wind 10 to 15 knots. Partly cloudy. Waves 2 to 3 feet.
On this date of October 21, 1797 - "Old Ironsides," the U.S. Navy frigate Constitution, was launched in Boston's harbor.
Did you know that March 14 is 'save a spider day'? (It ain't happening at my house!!)
Word of the day: rollick (ROL-ik) which means to move or act in a carefree, frolicsome manner; behave in a free, hearty, lively, or jovial way. Rollick is thought to be a blend of romp and frolick. It entered English in the early 1800s.
What's Next?
by Cindy Ricksgers
BIESA Minutes
September 29, 2016
Quote of the Day
"A person who feels appreciated will always do more than is expected."
(According to Forbes, - Amy Rees Anderson )
Fall Colors Close to Peak
You didn't have to drive far to find the beauty of nature. The trip to the transfer station shows this.
The clouds over the harbor contribute to this beauty.
BICS National Honor Society Induction Ceremony
Brennan Jones, Quinn Jones, Riley Williamson and Kai Drost were inducted into the Beaver Island Community School National Honor Society. Their families, friends, classmates, elementary students and staff all witnessed them lighting candles and explaining the four principles of NHS. They explained how important Scholarship, Leadership, Character and Service are to the NHS.
(Thank you to Connie Boyle for the pictures and the story.)
Timeout for Art: Sketchbook Pages
by Cindy Ricksgers
Phyllis' Daily Weather
October 20, 2016
It's 44° outside this morning, partly cloudy skies, wind is at 4 mph from the NE, humidity is at 76%, pressure is rising from 29.89 inches, visibility is 9.9 miles Today: Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 50s. North winds at 10 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon. Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. North winds at 10 mph with gusts to around 20 mph. MARINE REPORT Today: North wind 5 to 15 knots. Cloudy. Waves 2 feet or less. Tonight: North wind 10 to 15 knots. Cloudy. Waves 2 feet or less.
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On this date of October 20, 1955 - "Day-O" was recorded by Harry Belafonte. The name was changed to "The Banana Boat Song (Day-O)."
Did you know that mosquitoes prefer children to adults and blondes to brunettes?
Word of the day: paroxysm (PAR-uh k-siz-uh m) which means any sudden, violent outburst; a fit of violent action or emotion. Paroxysm finds its roots in the Greek noun paroxysmós meaning "irritation." It entered English with the medical sense in the early 1400s.
Sewer Rate Study Public Hearing
October 19, 2016
The St. James Township Board reconvened the public hearing for the sewer rate study. BINN was not aware that there was a previous public hearing, but this was reconvened tonight, October 19, 2016, at 7 p.m. at the St. James Township Hall. This was an opportunity for all involved to publicly make statements regarding the sewer rate study. Several letters and emails were read, and several members of the public made statements. The board did not take action tonight, and it was suggested that there may not be action taken at the November board meeting. Bill Haggard stated that the sewer rate study would be on the November agenda, but that board would decide what action may or may not be taken. No action was taken tonight, but there would be further discussion after the input tonight.
View video of this meeting HERE
Dave Adams Obituary
David Adams, father, papa, brother, and friend, passed away on October 15, 2016, in Charlevoix, MI. He was 62.
David Wheeler Adams was born February 5, 1954, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to John and Laurene Adams. He graduated from Western Michigan University in 1977. David moved to Beaver Island in the early 1980s, where he raised his family. He worked in construction, was a long time employee of the Charlevoix County Road Commission and a devoted member of the Beaver Island Fire Department. He also served many years as chairman of the St. James Zoning Board of Appeals.
An avid wood worker, David enjoyed making many special pieces for his beloved children and grandchildren. David also loved to garden and to share his veggies with neighbors and friends.
David is survived by his three children: Abigail (Chad) Hart of Charlevoix, MI, Joan (Christopher) Kolinski of Traverse City, MI, and Emma (Bryant) Tuthill of Holland, MI; his six grandchildren, Caleb Hart, Braxton Hart, Ashton Hart, Molly Tuthill, Maxwell Kolinski, and brand new baby Oliver David Kolinski; five siblings Connie Wojan, Mary Adams, Ann Adams, Molly Adams and John Adams; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Laurene and John Adams.
A wake will be held at the Holy Cross Church on November 11, 2016, at from 5-7 pm. A funeral service will be on November 12, 2016, at 11am at Holy Cross Church, with a luncheon to follow at Holy Cross Hall. All are welcome to attend and celebrate David’s life. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Beaver Island Fire Department, PO Box 77, Beaver Island, MI 49782.
Please visit David’s guestbook at www.winchesterfuneralhome.com
Sunrise October 19, 2016
by Bob Tidmore
Layton's Turtles Saga Ends
Eighteen weeks after the turtle eggs were laid by the momma snapping turtle, 126 days after they were laid, BINN editor Joe Moore drove out to check on the site. Since the normal gestation of turtle eggs is 85-125 days, it seemed time to check on the location where the eggs were laid, and check on the viability of the eggs there. Several spoiled eggs were encountered, but, by some miracle, one little turtle survived.
"I think that this little turtle was rescued," said Joe Moore, "because we dug this area up. He was found down at the bottom, maiking him one of the first eggs dropped into the hole. With the compacted shoulder of the road, the gravel and clay had been run over time after time and definitely the gravel was hard. Luckily, he was found as we dug up the area around the original hole, and brought to the surface. Layton's turtle from this location survived due to her efforts to excite someone else about this. So, congratulations, Layton, your turtle survived!"
You simply can't make this stuff up! This is a little miracle of nature. All the rest of the eggs were spoiled and rotten, but one baby turtle survived.
View a small gallery of photos HERE
Lone Survivor
88 Wonderful Things
by Cindy Ricksgers
Phyllis' Daily Weather
October 19, 2016
Compared to the past few days, it's a tad chilly this morning. It's 44 degrees outside, foggy, wind is at 5 mph from the SW, humidity is at 97%, pressure is rising from 29.65 inches, and visibility is 1.2 miles. Today: Mostly sunny. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs in the lower 60s. West winds at 15 mph. Tonight: Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. West winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the north after midnight. Gusts up to 20 mph. MARINE REPORT West wind 5 to 10 knots. Gusts up to 20 knots in the afternoon. Mostly sunny. Waves 2 feet or less. Tonight: North wind 5 to 10 knots. Mostly cloudy. Waves 2 feet or less.
On this date of October 19, 1814 - In Baltimore, MD, the first documented performance of "The Defence of Fort McHenry" with music took place at the Holliday Street Theatre. The work was later published under the title "The Star-Spangled Banner."
Did you know that fleas can accelerate 50 times faster than a space shuttle?
Word of the day: harum-scarum (HAIR-uh m-SKAIR-uh m) which means 1) reckless; rash; irresponsible. 2) disorganized; uncontrolled. 3) recklessly; wildly. Harum-scarum entered English in the late 1600s. The first element of this rhyming compound, harum, is based on the obsolete verb hare meaning "to harass" or on the the verb hare "to run like a hare"; the second element is based on the common verb scare.
Susan Hockey RIP
HOCKEY – Susan M. Hockey, age 50, of Conklin, MI., passed away unexpectedly from a car accident on Monday, October 17, 2016.
She was preceded in death by her father, Gilford Hockey and nephew, Douglas Ashley Jr.
Susan is survived by her son, Michael and Lisa Raub; daughter, Annette Rogers; mother, Alvina Hockey; sisters, Mary and Bill Monroe, Rose Hockey and Mike Martin, Arleen and Rocky Bowser, Marleen and Joe Homik, Shirley and Tim VanderMolen; brother, Jim Hockey; grandchildren, KyLee Starr Slagter, Corie Anne Slagter, Zoey Ann Grace Rogers, Caleb Thomas Raub; many nieces, nephews and loyal companion Skipper, her dog.
She was employed with Plasan Carbon Composites on Three Mile and Wilson. Susan loved spending time with her grandchildren. She also enjoyed camping trips, being at the beach and around water.
The family will greet family and friends at the Beuschel Funeral Home, 5018 Alpine Avenue, Comstock Park, on Friday, October 21, 2016 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., with a Rosary Service at 3:00 p.m., with Rev. Father Fredrick Brucker officiating. The Celebration of Susan's life will be held on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at 1:00 p.m., with visitation one hour prior at the funeral home, with Rev. Father Rock Badgerow as celebrant. Interment will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery in Wright Township. In memory of Susan, please consider memorial contributions towards the headstone, payable to Michael Raub.
Community Forum of EMS Ballot Proposal
The Preservation Association of Beaver Island (PABI) and the Beaver Island Association (BIA) are co-sponsoring an open community forum at the Beaver Island Community Center at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 22, 2016 to explain the importance of the St. James Township November 8 ballot proposal for EMS support.
The background and facts regarding maintaining Advanced Life Support for our Beaver Island Emergency Medical Services will be presented, with Q&A to address audience questions.
If you have any questions or doubts about the importance of this ballot proposal, PLEASE attend the October 22nd meeting.
Can't make it to the EMS meeting this Saturday?
It is our understanding that Joe Moore will both tape and live stream the meeting along with it being broadcast live on WVBI.
Have a question you would like answered?
Send it the BIA at the e-mail address below and it will be it will be submitted to the panel, your name will not be used.
Thanks
The Beaver Island Association
beaverislandassociation@gmail.com
Oliver David Kolinski Born
Joanie and Christopher Kolinski "would like to introduce to the world Oliver David Kolinski, weighing 7 lbs 12.5 oz, and 20 1/4 in long, born Oct 17, 2016. My heart has never been so full and so broken at the same time," said Joanie Kolinski.
Joanie's dad Dave Adams passed away on October 15, 2016, which explains her last statement. BINN sends hugs, prayers, and thoughts to Joanie, Emma, and Abbie during this time of sadness, but sending joy and happiness to Joanie and her husband for this baby boy.
Tuesday Exercises in Writing #20
by Cindy Ricksgers
Phyllis' Daily Weather
October 18, 2016
It's 58° outside, mostly cloudy, wind is at 12 mph from the NW with gusts to 36 mph, humidity is at 94%, pressure is steady at 29.04 inches, visibility is 9.6 miles, we've had over an inch of rain since this time yesterday and lightning is within 12 miles of us. Today: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning. Highs in the lower 60s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Tonight: Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. West winds at 10 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph in the evening. MARINE REPORT Small Craft Advisory In Effect Until 4 PM EDT This Afternoon Today: West wind 10 to 15 knots. Gust up to 25 knots. Chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning. Waves 3 to 5 feet subsiding to 2 to 3 feet. Tonight: West wind 5 to 10 knots. Mostly clear. Waves 2 feet or less.
On this date of October 18, 1867 - The U.S. took formal possession of Alaska from Russia. The land was purchased of a total of $7 million dollars (2 cents per acre).
Did you know that the average lifespan of a squirrel is 9 years?
Word of the day: apotheosis (uh-poth-ee-OH-sis, ap-uh-THEE-uh-sis) which means 1) the ideal example; epitome; quintessence 2) the elevation or exaltation of a person to the rank of a god. Apotheosis is a Late Latin and Greek word meaning "deification." It ultimately derives from the Greek combining form theós meaning “god.” It entered English in the late 1570s and later developed the sense "departure from this earthly life into heaven."
Archives Updated
Most of the files for the fix eight months of this year of 2016 have been added to the archives at http://beaverislandnewsarchives.com as well as the last two months of 2015. If you have some friends that might like to check out the Beaver Island News on the 'Net and see how we have evolved over the years, provide them with the address above, and let them get a good preview of what BINN is all about.
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BINN will continue to provide live streaming video and recorded video clips of many of the meetings and gatherings around Beaver Island as well as pictures of many events.
The Need to Learn More
A fictional story from “Rural EMS is Different” by Joe Moore
Every single patient provided a reason for our local EMS people to learn more. To suggest that all of the EMS providers felt the same level of compulsion to learn more would not be accurate. Some felt the need to just maintain the minimum number of credits to keep the license and continuing education credits were just the mundane way to accomplish this. Others were much more enthusiastic about learning more and more ways to help our patients, which lead to the need to understand anatomy and physiology of the body systems involved.
Here is an example. “Beaver Island EMS, respond to the East Side Drive residence of a 54 year old female, who may have overdosed on narcotics. A friend is present at the residence with the patient.”
Read the rest of the story HERE
When Paths Cross
by Cindy Ricksgers
Ann Creighton Collar Broder, March 7, 1929 - September 30, 2016
Obituary from the Washington Post
Ann Broder, an Arlington County activist for good governance who served on the school board and also was the widow of longtime Washington Post journalist David S. Broder, died Sept. 30 at her home in Arlington. She was 87.
The cause was lung cancer, said a son, Matthew Broder.
After settling in Arlington in 1955, Mrs. Broder became a behind-the-scenes force in the county. She held leadership positions in Arlingtonians for a Better County (ABC), a nonpartisan advisory group that endorsed political candidates and promoted socially progressive practices in the local government.
In 1973, she was appointed to the first of two four-year terms on the five-member Arlington County School Board. She was board chairman in 1975-76 and again in 1979-80.
Mrs. Broder remained active in Arlington arts groups and social programs throughout her life. She supported the Arlington Street People’s Assistance Network (A-SPAN) and, in her 80s, was a Democratic precinct captain at The Jefferson apartment building, where she lived.
Ann Creighton Collar was born March 7, 1929, in Indianapolis. She grew up in Crawfordsville, Ind., where her father was a manager for a printing company.
She was a graduate of the University of Chicago, where she met her future husband. She received a master’s degree in English from the university in 1951, the same year she and David Broder were married.
David Broder worked for Congressional Quarterly, the Washington Star and the New York Times before joining The Post in 1966 as a political reporter. He won a Pulitzer Prize for commentary in 1973 and came to be regarded as the dean of the Washington press corps. He died in 2011.
Survivors include four sons, George Broder of Oakland, Calif., Josh Broder of Brooklyn, Matthew Broder of Hamden, Conn., and Michael Broder of Arlington; and seven grandchildren.
Mrs. Broder was deeply attached to a family vacation home built by her grandfather on Beaver Island, Mich., in Lake Michigan. Mrs. Broder spent virtually every summer on the island, which can be reached only by air or water. Her family said her ashes will be interred on the island.
Phyllis' Daily Weather
October 17, 2016
Ok, woke up to some very loud thunder, so figured I might as well do the finger poke, get coffee, and do the weather, as more thunder rolls over and the dogs go into hiding under the blankets. Right now I'm showing 57°, thunder and rain, wind is at 10 mph from the SE with gusts to 25 mph, humidity is at 76%, pressure is falling from 29.32 inches, and visibility is 10 miles. Today: Rain showers and a chance of thunderstorms (already here) in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph decreasing to 25 mph in the afternoon. Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of rain showers after midnight. Lows around 60°. South wids 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. MARINE REPORT Small Craft Advisory In Effect Through Tuesday Afternoon. Today: Southeast wind 10 to 20 knots with gusts to around 25 knots becoming south 10 to 15 knots with gusts to around 20 knots in the afternoon. Showers and a chance of thunderstorms in the morning. Waves 3 to 5 feet subsiding to 2 to 3 feet in the afternoon. Tonight: South wind 15 to 20 knots with gusts to around 30 knots. Chance of showers and thunderstorms. Waves 4 to 6 feet.
On this date of October 17, 1777 - American troops defeated British forces in Saratoga, NY. It was the turning point in the American Revolutionary War.
Did you know that there are more than 50 different kinds of kangaroos?
Word of the day: nudnik (NOO D-nik) which means a persistently dull, boring pest. Nudnik is an Americanism formed from the Yiddish verb nudyen meaning "to bore, pester." Nud- is of Slavic origin: nudny in Polish means "boring"; the Polish verb nudzić means "to bore" and is the source, again through Yiddish, of noodge. It came to English in the mid-1900s.
Fall Colors Around the Island
October 16, 2016
View a gallery of pictures HERE
View a Video of Fall Ride HERE
From Holy Cross at 9:30 a.m. Sunday
The Beaver Island weather did not cooperate this morning, so the Charlevoix priest could not make it over to the island due to the fog. This morning was a Communion Sunday Morning Service lead by our Deacon Jim Siler. It was a wonderful service. While we missed our Charlevoix priest, Deacon Jim made the service very satisfying and complete.
After spending several hours attempting to get some of the video off this memory card, a crack in the card was discovered. All attempts were made to save any part of the video. Unfortunately, after several hours of research and attempts, the editor gave up.
Although today's service was live streamed, there is no recording due to a faulty memory card. We apologize for this.
Dave Adams Passes Away
Celebration of the life of David Adams begins with a visitation at Holy Cross Church on Friday, November 11, 2016, from 5-7pm followed by a funeral service on Saturday, November 12, 2-16, at 11am.
Under The Radar Michigan
Link to PBS Show:
http://www.pbs.org/video/2365865513
Here is the full episode #701 – Beaver Island – PBS – Under the Radar Michigan. The value of this as advertising for Beaver Island is huge. The show airs all over Michigan and many other Midwest locations. The value is equal to more than the annual Chamber of Commerce budget
Links
Holocaust Survivor Martin LowenbergVideo by Kaylyn Jones HERE |
BIRHC Presentationby Dr. John Martin
Dr. John Martin presented information about the services provided by the BIRHC including recent changes at the Beaver Island Community School tonight, October 13, 2016, beginning at 6 pm for approximately one hour. BINN videographer Deb Bousquet was present to record the session for BINN subscribers. View a small gallery of pictures HEREView video of the presentation HERE
Flu Shots RecommendedMDHHS, MOA, and MSMS urge residents to vaccinate against influenza LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), Michigan Osteopathic Association (MOA), and Michigan State Medical Society (MSMS) are urging all Michigan residents to protect themselves against influenza (flu) and its potentially life-threatening consequences by getting vaccinated. The first flu cases in the state for the 2016-2017 season have been confirmed by the MDHHS Bureau of Laboratories. “Residents should go get their flu immunization today in order to have optimal protection throughout the flu season,” said Eden Wells, M.D., chief medical executive for MDHHS. “The flu is not something to be taken lightly as it can have serious and evenly deadly consequences. In our communities and as healthcare professionals, it’s important we encourage those around us to get their flu vaccine every year.” The first official week of the 2016-2017 flu season was October 2-8, and during that time the MDHHS Bureau of Laboratories (BOL) identified the first two influenza cases for the state of Michigan. Influenza A/H3 was confirmed in both individuals, who are adults from Southeast Michigan. BOL has identified additional influenza A/H3 positive specimens throughout the month of September, and we expect more influenza confirmations in the coming weeks. “We encourage all children and adults to get vaccinated,” said Michigan State Medical Society president David M. Krhovsky, MD. “By doing so, folks are not only protecting themselves and their own families, but others who are unable to receive the vaccine as well.” Annual flu vaccination is the single best way to prevent getting the flu and its complications. Only injectable flu shots are recommended this season; the live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV), also known as the “nasal spray” flu vaccine FluMist, is not recommended due to low vaccine effectiveness. “Flu shots are sometimes overlooked and dismissed as unnecessary,” said Michigan Osteopathic Association president Bruce Wolf, DO, FAOCR. “But getting vaccinated protects our communities – from infants and children to the elderly and immunocompromised — from the potential risks that accompany the flu virus.” Flu is a contagious respiratory virus that often causes fever, sore throat, cough, body aches, runny or stuffy nose, headaches and fatigue. People already infected with flu can spread the virus to others even before they feel sick. Everyone six months of age and older should receive a flu vaccine every year. While most people who get influenza do recover, others may develop more serious complications. It is especially important that children, adults ages 65 years and older, persons with chronic health conditions, and pregnant women get vaccinated against flu. Flu vaccination for pregnant women does not just protect the mother, it also protects the unborn child. CONTACT: Angela Minicuci, (517) 241-2112, minicucia@michigan.gov |
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Christmas Bazaar
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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
Doug Tilly Running for Peaine Supervisor
My name is Doug Tilly and I am running for Peaine Township Supervisor on November 8th. I have been actively involved with the Beaver Island community for over three decades. During that time I have worked effectively with the Department of Natural Resources and successfully completed improvements for recreation projects and trails around the island. I have been a member or chaired the Planning Commission for 20 years and acted as the Island's Zoning Administrator for four years.
I am asking for you to consider voting for me as Peaine Township Supervisor on November 8th. I promise to pay attention to township business and listen to taxpayers' concerns as they affect life on Beaver Island.
If you wish to vote for me, this is what you need to do: Fill in the circle under the Supervisor position and write my name, Doug Tilly. Thank you.
Invitation to Bid St James Township Fresnel Lens Display
Final Video and BINN Report for September 2016
Six hundred and seventy-two (672) unique IP addresses viewed video on Beaver Island News on the 'Net, watching three thousand one hundred eight (3108) video clips, and using bandwidth of one hundred ninety one point seven (191.7) Gigabytes of bandwidth. Forty-nine (49) of these viewed older clips and thirty-two (32) of these watched live streamed video.
Beaver Island TV had one hundred ninety-nine visits during the month of September 2016.
Beaver Island News on the 'Net had one thousand one hundred eighty-eight (1,188) unique visitors with four thousand three hundred twelve (4,312) visits and seven thousand, one hundred eighty-one (7,181).pages viewed.
St. James Township Sewer System Rate Study Documents
Community Forum of EMS Ballot Proposal
October 22, 2016, at 2 p.m.
The Preservation Association of Beaver Island (PABI) and the Beaver Island Association (BIA) are co-sponsoring an open community forum at the Beaver Island Community Center at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 22, 2016 to explain the importance of the St. James Township November 8 ballot proposal for EMS support. The background and facts regarding maintaining Advanced Life Support for our Beaver Island Emergency Medical Services will be presented, with Q&A to address audience questions.
If you have any questions or doubts about the importance of this ballot proposal, PLEASE attend the October 22th meeting.
Support for EMS from Prior Provider
To Whom It May Concern,
I had the unique opportunity to serve the residents of Beaver Island for about 5 years as their health care provider. During that time, I developed a strong collaborative relationship with all the individuals involved with providing emergency services to the residents of Beaver Island in particular the Emergency Medical Services. During my time on Beaver Island, the EMS system was an integral part of my ability to provide the best services I could to residents and visitors to the island. All emergency calls were triaged carefully and appropriately utilizing emergency evacuation procedures to transport critically ill/injured individuals directly to an acute care facility under the care of trained individuals. At times, this procedure bypassed bringing a critically ill/injured individual to the medical center which was appropriate. There are many cases when the "golden hour" is a standard of care in treatment for acute conditions. This was always in the mind thought of the emergency team and was part of the decision making.
This care was additionally augmented when some members of the team became ALS certified. This allowed them to provide care in the field that I could not and provided them with advanced assessment skills to determine if the patient could be treated in the clinic or required evacuation to provide acute hospital care in a timely matter. Many times this was done in my absence from the island as I was the sole care provider. I depended heavily on these individuals and their skills during times of emergencies.
I would find it difficult to support the tourist industry that the island provides without knowing that there was an emergency team in place to handle any unforeseen acute illness or injury. I had many discussions of this nature with people calling the clinic asking about services available before coming to the island. I could, without reserve, recommend the care that was provided by our emergency services.
Respectfully submitted,
Penelope R. Kiss APN-BC
Former BI FNP Supports ALS for EMS
As a former relief care provider at the Rural Health Center and as an island property owner (Peane Twp), I am saddened by the recent discussions that involve implementing a backward movement in EMS care for residents and visitors of this remote island. I cannot support the loss of paramedics on this island because with them comes a higher level of care that is under control of the Charlevoix Medical Authority. This is evidenced based practice level of care that is standard and provided by highly trained individuals.
Why would the board and community consider discarding this higher level of care in order to have BLS only providers that move a sick or injured patient to the Rural Health Center? The health center is a clinic, not an ER, and therefore is a delay in getting the patient to a definitive care setting-ie Munson Charlevoix ER.
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Most of you probably don't know my background so I will fill you in. I have been part of this island's health care on a regular basis from 1998-2008 when I filled in for the regular care providers. I have been involved in numerous emergent care situations where a patient needed quick evacuation from the island, and in most cases, bringing them to the medical center was a delay in critical care treatment, so I was happy to have the paramedics (Mr. Joe Moore) there to help facilitate a rapid and safe departure on Island Airways to Charlevoix Hospital.
We did call North Flight Air from time to time but there is always a delay in getting them here because the crew has an hour to respond for the fixed wing flights if they are not at base. The fixed wing (King Air) may be needed in the UP or Alpena or any where else in Northern Michigan and just not available. Also, perhaps North Flight cannot make it in due to low minimums on the approach to the island airport and they may not be able to land. I understand this because I am a licensed pilot with instrument landing endorsement. I have flown over on Island Airways medical transport with patients who could not have waited for Northflight because they were too critically ill. The patients received excellent care from the time of intercept until handoff in Charlevoix and the care was not delayed until the patient arrived in Charlevoix.
The medical center NPs do a great job caring for patients but paramedics who are current in their skills and protocols are a different aspect of medical care and their role is absolutely essential to a good outcome in most medical emergencies. The evidence is there if you look at the stats for emergency outcomes in ACLS and the Journal of Emergency Medicine.
I know that the cost for the fixed wing is, I believe, be around $10,000 for a flight to and from the island. This may not be true now and all insurances do not cover this cost. Island Airways can deliver faster transport at a lower cost. Paul Welke has worked hard and spend a lot of money on the air medical certification for his air ambulance service. That certification is hard to earn and he does keep to the standards of that certification. Island Airways emergency air transport is here and the pilots know the intracacies of this crazy island weather. Utilize them and our amazingly talented and caring paramedics (if we can keep some!-that is for another discussion on failure to put a paramedic on the Peane Twp ballot.)
I also am an EMT-S and a former flight nurse with North Flight Air from 1988-2004. I know how medical control can help guide our standardized care. I also worked at Munson ER as a nurse from 1987-1998 so I saw numerous transports from all over the state, including Beaver Island. Coast Guard and NorthFlight transfers were lengthy. NorthFlight provides excellent care but it takes so long to transfer.
I am currently practicing at Munson Urgent Care in Traverse City as an NP.
Jo Hendrix, EMT-S, FNP-C
nppilot@charter.net
Charlevoix County Commission on Aging Announces New Plan
Beaver Island In-Home Reimbursement Program
Charlevoix, Michigan – Charlevoix County Commission on Aging will be turning the In-Home Services world on its head with the launch of Beaver Island In-Home Reimbursement Program, a new service that allow seniors (60 years of age and older) to remain independent and live in their own homes on Beaver Island. The reimbursement program started on September 1, 2016. The senior population on the island will be able have services provided to them by someone who is also a resident of Beaver Island.
Beaver Island In-Home Reimbursement Program will be a one of a kind program that is only offered to the seniors who reside on Beaver Island, and will offer reimbursement for services such as personal care, respite care, and homemaker service.
After several meetings with the senior citizens of Beaver Island, we have decided to launch this new program. We had received wonderful ideas from the island seniors and took them into consideration in developing this new program.
The eligible senior will have the freedom to choose their own provider. Be able to have a few things done for them and be reimbursed for a portion of their expenses.
The commission on aging is delighted to be able to offer this new program.
Charlevoix County Commission of Aging
218 W. Garfield Ave.
Charlevoix, Michigan 49720
(231) 237-0103
Help Keep Advanced Life Support on Beaver Island
prepared in support of Beaver Island EMS by the Beaver Island Association
P. O. Box 390
Beaver Island, MI 49782
www.beaverislandassociation.org
There has been a lot of discussion over the past few months about losing Advanced Life Support Service as part of Beaver Island EMS. After two very well attended Emergency Services Authority meetings, it appears clear that there is significant community interest in maintaining ALS—which requires paramedics on the island. But, current funding is apparently not sufficient to attract paramedics to the island. The townships have both allocated additional resources to help address this issue through the end of the summer season and plan to place millage proposals on the November ballot for a longer term solution, but it remains unclear whether there will be sufficient funding to assure continued service from the end of August until millage revenue becomes available if the ballot proposals pass. In response to suggestions made at the ESA meetings, the Beaver Island Association, working in cooperation with the Preservation Association of Beaver Island and Beaver Island Emergency Services, has developed a website to help raise this money to fill this gap to the extent possible and as needed and, after ALS needs are met, help update equipment and meet other needs.
If you are convinced of the need for Advanced Life Support on the island and want to help, you can stop reading now and go to www.biems.org to make a contribution by credit card, check or direct bank transfer. Your donation will be deposited in a special account set up by PABI and administered by the BIA.
If you have questions about what ALS is or why it is necessary on Beaver Island, please keep reading.
What is Advanced Life Support?
Advanced Life Support (ALS for short) is provided by paramedics who have received more than 3,000 hours of training in aggressive cardiac life support, pediatric life support, severe trauma and more than 200 other life-threatening emergency medical conditions. Paramedics can administer more than 30 advanced medications and can perform many medical procedures. They work to orchestrate an emergency medical scene and direct the operations inside the medical transport unit (ambulance). During an emergency medical call, the paramedic is in constant contact with a hospital emergency room physician. The paramedic and the physician pair together in making critical life-care decisions.
How does ALS differ from Basic Life Support?
Basic Life Support(BLS)
Ambulances provide transport to patients who do not require extra support or cardiac monitoring. A typical BLS ambulance staffed by EMT level caregivers transport includes:
· Lower extremity fractures
· Discharges to home and sub-acute care facilities (nursing homes)
· Medical and Surgical patients who do not require cardiac monitoring
· Psychiatric patients
Advanced Life Support (ALS)
Ambulances staffed by a paramedic transport patients who need a higher level of care during transport above those services provided by a BLS ambulance, but still do not require an R.N. Patients who typically require ALS transport include:
· Any medical/surgical patient with a continuous IV medicine but does not need a RN per state protocols
· Any patient on a cardiac monitor
· Obstetrical patients
· Patients from urgent care centers
· Patients with potential airway compromise
· Any patient deemed to have a potential complication during transport when report is received from the sending facility
Why do we need ALS on Beaver Island?
Without ALS capability on the island, air transport of critically ill patients (often cardiac and neurological emergencies) must wait an hour or more for off-island providers to arrive. Research clearly shows that “Time is Muscle” in a cardiac related event and that “Time is Brain” in a neurological stroke-like event. With island ALS, a patient can be at the hospital within an hour—at least 45 minutes more quickly than without. Research shows that delay in this critical period makes a substantial difference in patient outcomes.
It seems to make good sense that a community as rural and isolated as Beaver Island should retain and support the highest level of competence available for our Emergency Medical Service. Since the “Time to Hospital” can be prolonged and even uncertain with inclement weather, our local capabilities should be even better than those on the mainland. An ALS ambulance unit is effectively a “Mobile Emergency Room” when in real-time communication with an Emergency Physician.
You Can Help
You can help assure the continued availability of Advanced Life Support on Beaver Island by making a contribution to the cause at www.biems.org. Your donation will help assure the availability of funding for paramedic staffing until the Beaver Island Emergency Services Authority is able to work out a longer term funding plan with the townships and island taxpayers. All donations will be received in a separate account established and controlled by the Preservation Association of Beaver Island and will be dispersed to BIEMS as directed by the Beaver Island Association.
About BIEMS
BIEMS provides emergency medical services to Beaver Island. If you need urgent medical help, dial 911 and allow about 30 seconds for the call to transfer to the 911 center. They will dispatch BIEMS 24x7 to provide assistance. Dialing 911 is the fastest and safest way to get help. Patients in distress should not be driven or drive themselves in a private vehicle.
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Prepared in support of Beaver Island EMS by the Beaver Island Association
P. O. Box 390
Beaver Island, MI 49782
www.beaverislandassociation.orgDonations made at biems.org will be received in a separate bank account established and controlled by the Preservation Association of Beaver Island. They will be dispersed to BIEMS as directed by the Beaver Island Association as ALS needs are identified. If funding is not necessary to maintain ALS (or to the extent funds exceed ALS needs), funds may be used for other BIEMS needs such as equipment updates, supplies and other needs.
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