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A surprise discovery near Sleeping Bear Dunes is changing how scientists fight invasive mussels in Lake Michigan. In 2015, researchers scraped mussels off a rocky reef—and nearly a decade later, they haven’t come back. That’s sparked new efforts to control zebra and quagga mussels using tarps, carbon dioxide, and even a 1,100-pound “mussel masher.” Scientist Harvey Bootsma says the invasive mussels wreak havoc on the lake’s food chain—but now, there’s a glimmer of hope they can be pushed back in key areas. Down in T-C, an airline that just added service at Cherry Capital Airport is facing national backlash—including protests at T-V-C—after signing a contract to fly deportation flights for ICE. Demonstrators say the deal violates human rights, while airport officials say they legally can’t reject the airline and those dismissing the protests ask why those who’ve entered the country unlawfully should be allowed to remain. The controversy could hurt East Coast service from T-V-C, but officials stress no deportation flights are planned from Traverse City. On the Island, Saturday was an important day with B-I-C-S seniors Alyssa Martin, Ava Palmer-Bousquet and Jason Selby collecting their High School diplomas in a well-attended ceremony at the school. Allyssa, as class valedictorian, delivered thoughtful remarks to the audience recalling her early days at school, including being left by the side of the road by her sister after she fell off her bike on one first day of school, but also reminding everyone to live in the moment and not wish time away. The class picked State Senator John Damoose as their commencement speaker. He spoke about how special it was that each graduate was one of three. He emphasized how unique that experience was and how unique the Island community is as well as a place where everyone depends on everybody, Noting the rancor he said he sees so much of in Lansing and D-C, he urged the graduates to capitalize on that experience –being one of three—to help build a better future for all. Afte the ceremony the community turned out in force for receptions for all three graduates. All three are headed off to college next fall. Alyssa will study business at the honors college at Grand Valley State University. Ava is headed to the U-P and Northern Michigan University where she will start undeclared, and Jason is going to Northern Michigan College in Traverse City to focus on uncrewed aerial systems and automotive technology. 2025 BICS grads Ava Palmer-Bousquet, Jason Selby and Alyssa. Martin (l-r). BICS graphic If you are a quilter of a textile artist, the Beaver Island Gallery would like to hear from you. They want to see if there is enough interest to run a third annual Quilt Show at the gallery sometime in August. They ask that you contact Linda McDonough at 231-330-4156 so they can make plans. Luke Milwrick was the Queen of Hearts draw winner Saturday evening. But, he didn’t pick the queen from the board, so the pot grew to over 95-hundred dollars. Luke took home $50 as a consolation prize. The next drawing is this coming Saturday. If you use DirecTV and need any service work done, they have a tech coming to the Island this week. Call 517-730-3921 to set up an appointment. |
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Now, here’s a look at events happening on your Emerald Isle… First your meeting planner… The School Board meets this evening at 6:30. The Transportation Authority meets Tuesday at noon. Peaine Township Board meets Tuesday evening at 5:30. St. James Board meets Wednesday evening at 5:30. There’s a Broadband Forum on Thursday evening at the BIC Center at 5:30. A-A meets Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 6:00. That’s it on the meeting front. Locations and more details are in the calendar entries online. On the fun front today… C-O-A has Cardio Drumming at 10:00 and a Crafter’s Workshop at 11:00, both out at Peaine Township Hall. Monday evening is pizza night at the Beachcomber. Tuesday, there’s Chair Strength Training at the BIC Center at 9:00. Babes and Toddlers mix it up at the library at 10:00. Also, at 10:00, pickleball outdoors on the Peaine Township courts. At 10:30, there’s C-O-A Walkersize with a walk from Heritage Park out to the St. James Campground and back. At 2:00 the library kicks off their summer reading party events. Treats, games, and crafts are included, and all ages are welcome! From 4:00 to 6:00 there’s a free workshop at the Beaver Island Gallery. You’ll make an ornament for the Museum Week Art Show. Call the Gallery to sign up. Highlights for the rest of the week include: Wednesday, the library has plenty going on. There’s Kids Storytime, Drafts and Art for three years and up at 10:00 and then for 10 years and up at 11:00. At the BIC Center, there’s Bingo at 1:00 in the Hangout at the BIC Center. And C-O-A has fun and Gamers out at Peaine Township Hall at 3:00. Thursday, the Tara’s Meadow Women’s Retreat gets underway down at Lake G. At 10:00 there’s a lot going on: Pickleball is outdoors on the Peaine Township Courts, Tai Chi in the Hangout at the BIC Center, C-O-A Cardio Drumming is on out at the Peaine Township Hall and Women’s Bible Study is at the Christian Church. Again, all of those events starting at 10:00. Thursday evening it’s Burger & a Beer at the Shamrock at 5 PM. And down at the C-M-U Bio Station, the N-M-U Archaeology Field School is hosting an open house from 7:30 to 8:30. Come see what they’ve uncovered during this year’s digs. Friday, there’s Senior + Vets Coffee + Donuts at the BIC Center from 9:00 to 11:00. Also at the BIC Center, Chair Strength Training in the Hangout at 10:00. And the C-O-A has a Walkersize walk from Heritage Park to the St. James Campground and back. [On the radio, Kick off your weekend with our fantastic Friday lineup! After the 6:00pm news, enjoy “That Thing with Rich Appel” featuring top forty hits from the 70s. At 9:00pm, tune into “The Titus Jennings Experience” offering music from all genres, followed by “The Midnight Special” with Marilyn Rea Beyer at 11:00pm for music, farce comedy, and late-night escape.] Saturday, kicks off with the Artisan’s Market out by the lighthouse at Whiskey Point. There’s Pickleball outdoors at 10:00. There’s a Print Shop Open House at 11:00 with some new exhibitions on tap. Fiero Code Club is on at the library at 2 PM. Saturday afternoon, the Chamber is sponsoring a touring party at the Boat Shop, Wild Strawberry Café, Whiskey Point Brewing Company and Gregg Graphics from 4 to 6. Drop by for refreshments and appetizers. Then at 6, it’s a Dads Rock Open Mic night at the BIC Center led by Paul Lamb and Herb Ledbetter. And Saturdays are Prime Rib Night at the Shamrock. [On the radio, tune in for Country Classics at 5:00 Saturday evening with host Sheri Timsak. At 7:00, Jackson Smith and Steve Girbach are in with Songs from the Trail. Mark Beltaire takes over at 9:00 with Rockin’ the Boat and continues at 10:00 with the Blues Cruise. Cousin Dan wraps up the evening with the Too Good Radio Show starting at 11:00.] Sunday, there are services and Episcopal Mission at 9:00 and the Christian Church at 10:00, and Mass at Holy Cross at 12:15. Looking ahead to highlights for next week… |
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NAME OF DAY: The BIC Center Name of the Day is Dawn. If that’s your name, come on into the BIC Center today to pick out a free drink of your choice. BIRTHDAYS: Jake Drost is celebrating today Happy Birthday to Jake and, if we missed you on the list, Happy Birthday to you too from everyone at WVBI and your Beaver Island Community Center! |
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TRAFFIC: No delays inbound or outbound to the airports. The island beltway is running smoothly with no bridge delays. Still, let’s be careful out there…especially around the school zone |
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On this day in 1881, the State of Michigan turns over ownership of the Soo Locks and canal to the United States. Passage is made free to all vessels. From the locks’ opening in 1855 until 1877, Michigan had collected first a four-cent, then a three-cent-per-ton toll, except from U.S. government ships. Passage today remains free of fees.
The first Soo lock opened in 1855. Photo from Wikipedia.org |
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Our Merriam Webster Word of the Day is eloquent (adjective) [EL-uh-kwunt]. An eloquent speaker or writer expresses ideas forcefully and fluently; an eloquent speech or piece of writing likewise expresses ideas in such a way. Eloquent can also describe something that is vividly or movingly expressive. Eloquent comes from the Latin verb loquī, meaning “to talk or speak.” Words are not alone in conveying emotion, and eloquent is also used to describe what we find vividly or movingly expressive. |
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Now, to wrap up for this Beaver Island Monday… |
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Here’s a thought for the day from Roman Emperor Nero Claudius Ceaser who, on this day in the year 68 A.D., fearing overthrow, died from wounds he ordered inflicted on himself by his assistant: “Hidden talent counts for nothing.” |
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On a lighter note… What’s the difference between a well-dressed man on a bicycle and a poorly dressed man on a unicycle? Attire. |
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That’s the W-V-B-I Community Calendar Report for this Beaver Island Monday, June 9th, 2025. I’m Kevin Boyle reporting from W-V-B-I’s Langford Family Studios, wishing you a great day and asking you: why not go ahead and make it the best day ever? And thanks for listening. |
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Today A slight chance of showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Widespread haze before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Tonight A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Tuesday Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Tuesday Night A 20 percent chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Wednesday A 10 percent chance of showers before 8am. Sunny, with a high near 72. West wind around 10 mph. Wednesday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Thursday Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Thursday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Friday A chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Friday Night A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Saturday A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Saturday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Sunday Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. |
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Fire Danger Level on the Island set at High. |
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Out on the Big Drink… |
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Today S wind 5 to 10 kt becoming WSW in the afternoon. A chance of showers, mainly after 3pm. Waves 1 ft or less. Tuesday WSW wind 10 to 15 kt. Partly sunny. Waves 1 ft or less. Wednesday WSW wind 10 to 15 kt. Sunny. Waves around 2 ft. |
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Water Temperature: The North Lake Michigan buoy is in southwest of Gull Island. It’s reporting 42 with one foot waves.
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Photos from webcams at wvbi.net and mackinacbridge.org |
