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California Governor Gavin Newsom was in Michigan yesterday defending President Joe Biden. He said the 81-year-old president has the record and energy to win a second term. Speaking to Van Buren County Democrats, Newsom emphasized Biden’s achievements like low unemployment and infrastructure legislation, urging them not to fall prey to negativity. Amid concerns about Biden’s recent debate performance, Newsom reassured supporters, highlighting Biden’s determination and resilience. The governor stressed the importance of focusing on Biden’s successes and staying optimistic about the future. Independence Day activities were a hit on the Island yesterday. Many observers pegged the parade as the longest ever and the crowd to see it as the largest as well. Island businesses were busy before and after the parade and the fireworks were well enjoyed. Up on Mackinaw Island, Starline Ferries has been acquired by the Hoffman Family of Companies. Hoffman also owns Shepler’s Ferry, the island’s only other ferry service. They say no jobs will be cut at the combined companies, now branded as Mackinac Island Ferry Company. Hoffmann also owns local newspapers and is a major real estate player in the Mackinac area. In a significant historical recognition, the Mojave, a Detroit-built sailing ship that sank in Lake Michigan during an 1864 storm, has been added to the National Register of Historic Places. The three-masted Mojave, only one year old, went down in heavy weather while enroute from Chicago to Buffalo with a load of grain. At the time, a newspaper reported that the captain of another ship saw the Mojave drop into the troughs of heavy seas, become swamped, and disappear. The ship was never seen again, claiming the lives of at least five crew members, including 30-year-old Capt. Darius Nelson Malott. Their remains were not recovered. In 2016, shipwreck hunter Steve Radovan discovered the well-preserved Mojave 12 point five miles northeast of the Sheboygan, Wisconsin, Breakwater Lighthouse, partially embedded in the lakebed 295 feet below the surface. The vessel remained intact up to the main deck, with two of its three masts still standing. Photogrammetry Model of the Mojave by Zach Whitrock from wisconsinshipwrecks.org |
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Finally, a reminder about fireworks on the island: Consumer grade fireworks are permitted today on your private property between 11:00 in the morning and 11:45. That’s it for the Independence Day holiday. And remember, fireworks are not permitted on the ferry or on the airlines. |
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Now, here’s a look at events happening on your Emerald Isle… First your meeting planner… AA meets Saturday at 6:00. That’s it for the week. Locations and details are in the calendar entries online. On the fun front today, Friday, the EMS team has a Pancake Breakfast at 8:00. Freewill donation for that. Senior and Vets Coffee and Donuts is from 8:30 to 10:30 at the BIC Center. Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program is at 9:00 in the Hang Out and Summer Flow Yoga is at 9:30 in the Theater. Resale shop open noon to 4:00. At 7:30 Friday evening the BIC Center stage comes alive Trixy Tang. It’s and 80’s dance party with all your favorites from that era. Tickets are at tickets dot bic center dot org. You can also hear Paul Lamb and friends at the Beachcomber at 9:00. Saturday, the Eve McDonough Music School starts up at 8:00. It’s taught by Ruby John. There’s signup in in the Calendar entry online. There’s Pickleball outdoors on the Peaine Township courts from 10:00 to noon. Also, at 10:00, there’s an Artisan Market out at Whiskey Point. Art, crafts, baked goods, plants, produce and more including plants from the Health Center Wellness Garden team. Whiskey Point Lighthouse will be open for tours from 10:00 to noon. Resale open noon to 4:00. At 1:00, the Fiero coding club is on at the library. Saturday Night is Prime Rib Night at the Shamrock. And Saturday evening at 7:30 its music in the pines at Red Deer with the annual Glenn McDonough Memorial Concert. Your freewill donation supports the concert and the Eve McDonough Music school as well as the Glenn McDonough music scholarship. Sunday, there are services at the Episcopal Mission at 9:00 and at the Christian Church at 10:00. Whiskey Point Light is open from 10:00 to noon. Mass is at Holy Cross Church at 12:15 p-m. Sunday evening, Vacation Bible School week kicks off with a special movie night. The theme this year is Scuba: Diving into Friendship with God. The kick-off movie is Finding Nemo with a showtime of 7:00 p-m at the Beaver Island Christian Church. There will be fishy snacks to enjoy with the show. Looking ahead to next week… On Monday, Summer Flow Yoga is on at the BIC Center at 9:30 followed by Therapeutic Yoga at 1100. At noon, head out to the Marine Museum for a presentation at noon as part of Marine Museum Mondays. Feel free to bring a lunch or snack. Monday Night at the Movies is back with Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. It’s the origin story of Mad Max. There’ll be wild hot rods, racing and lots of action. And stuff blowing up. A great summer escape on the BIC Center’s BIG screen with the BIG sound. Tuesday, at 9:00 it’s the Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program in the Hangout. Pickleball is on from 10:00 to noon now outdoors on the Peaine Township Park courts. Babes and Toddlers Mix-up is at the library at 10:00. The library is celebrating World Watercolor Month on Tuesday, too, with a special painting opportunity. Paper and paint provided and island artist Lois Stipp will be on hand with tips and help. Then, at noon, Lois will be at her gallery to host a plein air water color event, taking the painting outside. Tuesday evening, Searching for Eden will be on stage at the BIC Center. It’s the story of the first encounter of the sexes in the garden and then a look at them in modern times at the resort known simply as “E.” It’s a laugh out loud comedy read-through performed by pro actors directed by the Island’s Peter Amster. Tickets are at tickets dot bic center dot org. Wednesday, Restorative Summer Yoga is at 9:30 at the BIC Center. There’s Story Time at the library at 10:00. At noon at the Print Shop its Picnic on the Patio time with a presentation on Island history alongside whatever lunch you bring. At 4:00, the Whiskey Point Lighthouse will open for tours until 7:00. Wednesday evening, it’s the second presentation of Search for Eden at the BIC Center. Curtain time is 7:30. On Thursday the original island farmers market at Paradise Bay Coffee Shop starting at 9:00. Resale Shop is open noon to 4:00. Pickleball is outside 10:00 to noon on the township courts. |
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NAME OF DAY: Rollins is the BIC Center Name of the Day. If that’s your name come on into the BIC Center today to claim a free drink of your choice courtesy of your friends at the Beaver Island Community Center and W-V-B-I. BIRTHDAYS: Roberta Mooney is celebrating today. Happy Birthday to Roberta, and if we missed you on our list, Happy Birthday to you too from all of us at W-V-B-I and your Beaver Island Community Center. |
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TRAFFIC: It’s busy in town, especially when the ferry comes in and busy by the public beach. No delays inbound or outbound to the airports. Island beltway running smoothly. No bridge delays. Lots of bikers and hikers, though, so let’s be careful out there. |
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On this day in 1989 retired U-S Army Lt. Colonel Oliver North is sentenced on three felony counts, one of which is for obstruction. His three-year suspended prison sentence and $150,000 fine will be overturned a year later with the help of the American Civil Liberties Union.
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Our Merriam Webster Word of the Day is castigate (verb) [KASS-tuh-gayt], which means “to criticize harshly.” Castigate has a synonym in chastise: both verbs mean “to punish or to censure (someone).” They both also happen to come from the same Latin root, the verb castīgāre, meaning “to discipline for a fault or lapse; reprove, censure.” Castīgāre is also the source of chasten, which can also mean “to discipline by punishment” but more commonly means “to subdue or make humble,” as in “chastened by my foolish error.” Castigate is the newest of the three verbs; current evidence dates it to the early 17th century, while chasten dates to the early 16th century, and chastise has been found in use as far back as the 14th. |
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Now, to wrap up for this Beaver Island Friday… |
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Here’s a thought for the day from Oliver North: “An easy life is rarely meaningful and a meaningful life rarely easy.” On a lighter note: Did you hear about the dog who wears a swimsuit? Apparently, it looks quite fetching. |
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That’s the W-V-B-I Community Calendar for this Beaver Island Friday, July 5th, 2024. 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 Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Cloudy, with a high near 69. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Tonight Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Saturday Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 71. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Saturday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 58. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Sunday Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning. Sunday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Monday A 30 percent chance of rain after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Monday Night A chance of rain before 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Tuesday A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Tuesday Night A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Wednesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Wednesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Thursday Sunny, with a high near 78. |
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Fire danger level on the island set at LOW… |
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Lake Forecast: Out on the big drink… |
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Today NE wind 5 to 10 kt. A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 7am. Waves 1 ft or less. Saturday N wind 5 to 10 kt becoming W in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny. Waves 1 ft or less. Sunday Variable winds 5 kt or less. Mostly sunny. Waves 1 ft or less. Monday SW wind 5 to 10 kt. Mostly cloudy. Waves 1 ft or less. Tuesday SSW wind 5 to 10 kt becoming W in the afternoon. A chance of showers. Waves 1 ft or less. |
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Water temps: 61 at the mid-lake buoy southwest of Gull Island. No other buoys reporting.
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Community Calendar for Friday, July 5th, 2024
