Flu Shot (and other immunizations) Clinic this week
Reminder: The Health Department of Northwest Michigan is offering an Immunization Clinic at the Health Center. Have you signed up? This is a chance to get your flu shot on the island and catch up with any other immunizations you are missing. This winter of all winters you don’t want to miss getting a flu shot if you are a -candidate for that. Make a reservation now at 800-432-4121. (Please arrive in the back parking lot at the Health Center-use Carlisle Road.)
CLEAN ENERGY GATHERING for Beaver Island’s Future! – Hosted by The Beaver Island Sustainability Fair
Wednesday at 5:30 PM EDTDonegal BayPublic · Hosted by The Beaver Island Sustainability FairWOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE BEAVER ISLAND A MODEL FOR CLEAN & RENEWABLE "ENERGY FREEDOM"??? Come join us for a covid-cautious chili feed gathering at 5:30; discussion and strategy...
Sustainability Fair Clean Energy for the Island Event is October 14
The Beaver Island Sustainability Fair (BISF) invites you to attend an in-person, Clean Energy Dinner and/or discussion on the evening of Wednesday, October 14. During the discussion, you'll get to meet in person with Ric Evans - Great Lakes Board member and Clean...
COA offers help with Medicare Open Enrollment
Medicare open enrollment is coming up. If you have question about that, Lonnie Allen at the C-O-A has some folks lined up for that. They’ll be at the senior center in the county building on October 23rd from 9 to 6 and on the 24th from 9 to 1. Call Lonnie at 2124...
November 3, 2020 – General Election Voting is the Essence of Democracy
Don’t forget that in addition to federal, state, local and judicial choices on this year’s ballot are 2 state constitutional amendment proposals to vote upon. Please see the actual wording of these proposals below: Proposal 20-1 A proposed...
Waste Management Committee Reviews Personnel Policies
On Tuesday the seven member BI Waste Management Committee held a special meeting and reviewed a draft "Evaluation Policy and Process" for all Station personnel. The chair announced that American Waste has notified the BI Transfer Station...
ELECTION – NOVEMBER 3, 2020
Voting is the essence of democracy. To help in your decision making, the following link will allow you to view a sample ballot for either Peaine or St. James Township: https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/PublicBallot Please be sure to vote. It is a way for people to express...
COA Cyber Generations classes
Post by Beaver Island COA » Wed Sep 23, 2020 11:15 am The Beaver Island Commission on Aging will host the Senior Citizens' Cyber Safety Initiative in October. This unique program is designed for people that may not be entirely familiar or comfortable with the...
New Nurse Practitioner at BIRHC
Kelly Noel Becker has accepted a position at the BI Rural Health Center. Ms Becker is a Nurse Practitioner/Obesity specialist. She will take up her new duties at the BIRHC in September. Since 2001 she has held a number of professional positions at the Borgess...
New Vince Cull Rice Observation Deck Nears Completion
After the tragic loss of her son, Vince, Bonnie Cull Rice envisioned a quiet reflective spot which could be enjoyed by the public. The cantilevered observation deck extending over Angeline's Bluff is nearing completion and was created as a memorial in honor of her...
The Beaver Island High Water Summit was a Great Success !
If you missed the Beaver Island High Water Summit, or would like to re-watch it, a recording of the webinar can be accessed at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gka0MRTqw2A. Please submit your questions or comments to: jenniferm@watershedcouncil.org. Please take just a...