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Swimmers itch is a condition caused by an aquatic parasite that naturally cycles between 2 hosts, most commonly snails and ducks. Without going into great detail, the parasite is released from snails and can't distinguish between duck skin and human skin. The parasite penetrates human skin causing an allergic reaction; an itchy spot, characterized by small, itchy red spots. People with more sensitive skin are more vulnerable. These spots may appear in as little as 30 minutes and last several days. If severe enough, medical treatment is recommended. You can minimize exposure to swimmers itch in several ways. (1) Don't feed or encourage ducks or geese to gather near your docks or beaches-scare them away and (2) enter and leave the water away from the shoreline if possible. The parasites, being small, tend to get washed to the shoreline by waves and wind. (3) towel off immediately after leaving the water. Showers are available at the bath house. More information about swimmers itch is available by "googling" swimmers itch on your computer. Remember to send in your 'itch' remedies!  First place for Christmas Magic Snowman contest Beulah received $729,000 for sewer upgrade. Thanks to the hard work of Council members, the Village received a grant and low interest loan, totaling $729,000 for upgrades for the sewer system. An official 'check' presentation was made in October by representatives of the USDA Rural Development. In addition to many council members, also present were representatives from Carl Levin, Debbie Stabenow, and Pete Hoekstra's offices. Notification of the award was made earlier this spring so planning and bids were set in place this fall. |
 Jerry Rank, Pat Elliott, Jim Kilgus, Jim Baltazar, Dick Belanger The Village office received a new sign, thanks to Trustee Kilgus. The former sign listed the Village Office and the Library on the same sign, the new sign updates the changes in the building.  The Darcy Library also has a new sign on the building with another one to be set on Benzie St when the weather breaks this spring.  |
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