Islander Soccer - Thanks to the Islanders for once again providing great Friday and Saturday sports to watch as we wait for fall colors – another season of win, win!

The Cisco Launched - A fine addition to our harbor, after many months of work, the Cisco was launched September 2nd, 2005, as the whole town came out to watch.

Museum Week 2005 - Despite record temperatures on the Island, the 25th annual Museum Week was a great success.

Wives of an American King - a new play by Ann-Marie Oomen produced by EIR in conjunction with Museum Week 2005.

Happy 4th of July - Despite worries that rain would fall, the day developed into beautiful sunshine, the crowds came out to Main Street, the cannon fired, and the parade was off. This year had a special skydiving surprise, two beautiful ponies, and the Island's largest dog complete with saddle.

At dusk, The Clyde Fogg Memorial Boat Parade illuminated the harbor in honor of a man who will be remembered and missed.

And finally, Fireworks over Paradise Bay provided the perfect closing to the 4th of July, 2005. More pictures in the upcoming Beacon.

Citizens of the Year - Phil and Lil Gregg were recognized as Beaver Island Citizens of the Year by the Chamber of Commerce at the annual Award Banquet. Full story in the May Beacon.

Spring Sunsets have arrived - (above at Redding's Trail) It's difficult to predict when a sunset will bloom from nice to spectacular, but the great 50+ degree weather sure makes it a lot more fun trying!

Happy St. Patrick's Day! - despite a day when the horizontally flying snow prevented one from seeing the Lighthouse across the harbor–much less the end of the block–St. Pat's was celebrated with good cheer and more with games moved inside the Shamrock. Story in the April Beacon.

Community House Underway - Work is now proceeding quickly on the new community house downtown - with the footings and slab poured and blockwork underway. Click for more pictures.

The Ice is Gone! - Thanks to the Acacia, the harbor is once again open and the Emerald Isle making her runs to and from Charlevoix. With the harbor free of ice, summer can't be far behind! Photos in the May Beacon

The Annual Talent Show
this year featured belly dancing, tap, great guitar and piano, and the voices of Island favorites and the next generation. Lots of photos in the April Beacon.

Islander Sports
provided great entertainment for the whole Island to warm up the cold winter season. Stories in the February and March Beacons.

Bull in a China Shop - presented by the Beaver Island Community Players. Lots of photos in the March Beacon.

Work on the Yacht Dock - progressing quickly and really starting to take shape. Photos and story in the December Beacon.

New Fire Truck Arrives! - The brand new fire truck generously donated in memory of Fritz Steinbach arrived on the Island this month and will be housed in the new east side fire station which is under construction. Photos in the December Beacon.

Homeland Security Fence Erected - As required by law, a new fence was erected around the ferry dock. Story and photos in the December Beacon.

The 2004 Christmas Cantata - was again spectacular this year with two beautiful performances directed by Kathy Speck and Mike Scripps, as well as stunning solos by Danielle Cary and by Brenda LeFerve and Brian Porter. Photos in the January Beacon.

A Tuna Christmas - performed by the Emerald Isle Repertory Theatre to the delight of crowds over the Thanksgiving weekend. Review and photos in the December Beacon.

Happy Halloween! - from the Laurain Lodge and Beaver Island! Photograph above taken at the Laurain Lodge's annual Halloween pumpkin carving contest.

Second Annual Island Boodle - Even though some runners were fogged-in in Charlevoix, the Boodle and Bite were a great success this year. Story and photos in the November Beacon.

New Smooth Highway - The Kings's Highway is now very different - not only do cars no longer rattle apart on the way from town to Four Corners, but more shocking, the King's Highway now has painted lane lines!

Rebuilding the Yacht Dock - The Municipal Yacht Dock will have a new structure for next summer thanks to Great Lakes Dock and Materials. Story and Photos in the November Beacon.

Gull Harbor Heron - While driving around the loop, this heron provided a wonderful show swooping between two shoreline spots and a perch atop a rock in the surf.

Museum Week 2004 - The art show was the largest event of the week, followed by many favorites performing at Music on the Porch. Story and photos appear in the August Beacon.
 

Racing to Beaver - The Chamber of Commerce teamed up with Boyne Thunder to make Beaver a poker run destination. Photos in the August Beacon.

A Concert on the Harbor - The Northport Band conducted by Doug Scripps and joined by the Beaver Island Community Choir.

A Rainy 4th of July - The weather presented a bit of a challenge this year, but Islanders didn't let the rain stand in the way of a great parade. Photos in the August Beacon.

2004 Morel Mushroom Contest - Can you top last year's morel champion?
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Island to get New Fire Truck - Thanks to a very generous donation by the Steinbachs. Story appears in the June Beacon.

Wild Flowers abound now that beautiful weather is here on the Island.

A Blue Heron looks out over Barney's Lake at sunset. Photo on the back cover of the June Beacon

An Evening with Stephen Sondheim - Photos and review of the Dinner Theatre event will appear in the June Beacon.

The Art of Sue Thomson - Livingstone Studio. Article and photos appear in the May Beacon.

Citizen of the Year - Connie Wojan. Story in the May Beacon.

Spring is Here at Last - and the Island is ready!

Organization of the Year- Beaver Island Hospice and Helping Hands. Story in the May Beacon.

A Sandhill Crane caught flying over John Work's Farm.

A Coast Guard Cutter appears out of the Fog. The fog was so thick that we couldn't see a trace of her as we could hear the ship cutting the channel past Whiskey Point, but then a few hundred feet from the dock, she emerged at last to usher in the new season. Story and photos appear in the April Beacon.

Art of the Southwest comes to Beaver Island - Heidi Connors shows us her artwork. Article and photos appear in the March Beacon.

New Beaver Island Rural Health Center Open - Story and photos from the spring open house in the March Beacon. Formal Grand Opening Celebration to be held June 25th.

Visiting the Freighter Capt. Ralph Tucker via Snowmobile. Article and wonderful photos from Bud Martin and Eric Fogg from the ice, and from Captain Bill Sullivan aboard the Ralph Tucker appear in the March Beacon.

The Annual Talent Show is where Islanders of all ages really show off their suff. Photos in the April Beacon.

PABI about to start construction on Community House - Following the spring Beacon articles, the latest and approved plans appear in the May Beacon.