NEWS FROM BEAVER ISLAND, MICHIGAN

COVID-19 mmdhs SHUTTERS UP BEAVER ISLAND, again

November 22, 2020
Hello friends,
Due to the increasing numbers of positive Covid cases and exposures on the island, we have decided to close McDonough’s to in-person shopping effective immediately. We will only be accepting email or phone orders until further notice. We have been through this before, and we can do this again. We ask that you organize your list to help us shop efficiently and please include sizes, brands, quantities, etc. to help us fulfill your order. To help us prioritize, please include a pick up day/time on your orders. Also, please leave a payment method and a phone number so we can reach you if we have any questions. We will do our best to fulfill the requested times, and will stay in contact if we are unable to.
We apologize for the inconvenience, but we feel it’s necessary to protect our staff, family, and the community. Thank you for your patience. Please email us at mcdonoughsmarket@gmail.com to place your order. Stay safe, protect yourself and others.--
McDonough's Market
231-448-2733

Transfer station to reopen december 1st after covid shutdown

Beaver Island Transfer Station to Reopen on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at 11:00am. Individuals can now resume taking their usual items to the transfer station. Please take precautions as you return to regular use of the transfer station: make sure you are wearing a mask as you enter the station and at all times in the station; handle your own (unless you are physically unable) green bags and other recyclables to limit close contact with staff; try to have the correct money for transactions. Hoppers will remain outside the building for disposal of green bags only. As you know, the transfer station was closed to protect the general public from the spread of the coronavirus; during that time period, and occasionally during other holiday closings, accommodation may be made to essential businesses to dispose of items for the general welfare. Thank you for your cooperation as we work through this pandemic together.

Beaver island's dark sky project

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Barstronomy? Dark Skies, Northern Lights, Milky Way...Night Sky Watching on Beaver Island has never been more popular!
The Beaver Island Dark Sky Project and the BI Library have been hosting various sky gazing-related events to help promote our island as a dark sky haven. Sometimes, astronomers, star-gazers and photographers show up on their own.
Barstronomer, Tony Miller(photo, right center) brought along a lovely telescope to view the stars and invited all to enjoy. Once Tony had permission and the word got out about his telescope and astronomy knowledge, an official Dark Skies Stars & Guitars event happened at the Port St. James Donegal Bay Pavilion with entertainer Eric Nassau!
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McDonough's Market is the Chamber of Commerce Gold Member of the Month, Let them know you saw the good news online at the northern-islander.com Click the logo to link to their website.

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Hunting fossils with cyndy hunting!

FOSSILSWhat are they? Where do they come from?How do they form? How many different kinds of fossils can you find on Beaver Island? Where do you find them?That’s a secret!The fossil at right is beautifully formed from shells and actually a large stone worthy of a museum piece. At left, Cynthia Hunting’s collection of fossils gathered over many years with children and grandchildren on Beaver Island. Read more in the October Issue!

Beautiful Beaver Island!