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From our Langford Family studios on America’s Emerald Isle, this is the WVBI Community Calendar for Friday, March 4th, 2022. |
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First some news … Yet another no news is good news day on COVID-19 data front at the Health Center. Their tally has no positive tests in the last two weeks and no tests pending. Governor Whitmer and Michigan lawmakers are taking steps to divest from Russia as a result of its attacks on Ukraine. The Governor has asked the state pension board to divest of any Russian holdings and lawmakers want Russia listed among the banned countries in Michigan’s Divestment from Terror Act. They also want the state liquor control commission to stop buying Russian Vodka. Many Michigan retailers have already pulled Russian vodka from their shelves. Environmental groups continue to press the adoption of electric vehicles in Michigan. Lily Bohlke from the Michigan News Connection has more: |
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:54 Outcue…I’m Lily Bohlke, reporting. Groups working for cleaner air in Michigan say the pressure is on to encourage wider adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), with the state set to receive $110 million dollars for EV charging from the bipartisan infrastructure law. Air pollution from tailpipe emissions is a major problem in Michigan, with negative health impacts disproportionately affecting city dwellers and Black and brown communities. Jane McCurry, executive director of Clean Fuels Michigan, noted more electric vehicles would not only improve environmental justice in the state, but would benefit the economy. “Over 20% of Michiganders are employed in the mobility industry,” McCurry pointed out. “And so, as this industry continues to change, we are really looking forward to having new and innovative companies locating in Michigan and employing Michiganders. “ She added EVs also cost less to maintain and operate than those running on gas or diesel. The Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) estimates reducing pollution from all new freight trucks and buses by 2040, and in urban areas by 2035, would prevent roughly 57,000 premature deaths and eliminate more than 4.7 billion metric tons of climate pollution. Larissa Koehler, senior attorney for the EDF, said having more public chargers would benefit drivers of certain medium and heavy-duty vehicles who travel long distances, as well as potential EV drivers who may not have off-street parking or access to a charger now. “Range anxiety is, I think, one of the still predominant barriers to increasing adoption of electric vehicles,” Koehler explained. “Building out this national network of charging stations, that’s the focus of this $5 billion pot of formula funding, is going to be really critical to alleviating that concern.” McCurry agreed the federal funds represent a big opportunity for Michigan. “We hope to see that money be used to build out the alternative fuel corridors in Michigan and help reach communities that don’t have access to EV charging right now,” McCurry urged. “For example, communities that are more rural, communities that are particularly burdened by harmful air pollution.” |
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The Great Lakes Shipwreck Society says they’ve found another shipwreck in Lake Superior. The 172-foot schooner-barge Atlanta was found 35 miles off Deer Park in about 650 feet of water. It sank on May 4, 1891 when it was in tow of the steamer Wilhelm with a load of coal. All hands survived the wreck. A Society spokesman said the wreck is wonderfully preserved with the vessels name clearly visible on the stern. Here’s a reminder about bad travel conditions on the mainland. The same storm that will make a mess of things here tomorrow will do so across the state tomorrow with conditions ranging from heavy, wet snow in the U-P to rain at the state’s south line with icing, sleet, and a mix of all in between. Temperatures will then drop and another system will bring 2 to 3 inches of snow disrupting travel on Monday and Tuesday. |
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Now, here’s a look at what’s happening on your island… Here’s your meeting planner for next week: Transportation Authority meets on Tuesday at noon at their H-Q across from the ferry dock. St. James Planning Commission meets Tuesday evening at 6:00 at the Township Hall. Peaine Township board meets that evening at 7:00 at their Township Hall. B-I-C-S Committee of the Whole meets at 5:30 Wednesday evening at school and the St. James Board meets at the same time at the Township Hall. Elks Club meets Thursday evening at 5:00 at Peaine Township Hall. More details are in the calendar entries for each meeting in the calendar entries online. On the fun front today, Friday, Pickleball is on—in the Theater at the BIC Center at 10:00. Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program is on up in the Hangout at 10:30 and at noon it’s C-O-A’s winter BINGO game also here at the BIC Center. And, Friday evening the BIC Center winds up its Winter Documentary Film Series with Fish and Fishing as the theme. The third show is Here Lies My Heart, which tells the story of a small island off the coast of Mexico in the Sea of Cortez where fishing has been a way of life for generations. Showing is at 6:00 up in the comfort of the Hangout. Rated P-G. Bring your own snacks and drink or get something at the Concession stand. Saturday, the Library and Historical Society conclude a series of weekly workshops on using the Library Edition of Ancestry dot com. Start time is 1:00 p.m. Movies are on at the BIC Center Saturday afternoon—both with distinct Irish stories. The 4:00 show is the Secret of Roan Innish. Filmed in Ireland, it follows Fiona who lives with her grandparents in a small fishing village where she takes an active role to unravel the mysterious secrets of Seal Island. Rated P-G. At 7:00 it’s In the Name of the Father, the story of a man sent to prison on the coerced confession of an I-R-A bombing he didn’t commit, the imprisonment of his father, and the work of an English lawyer to free them both. Rated R. Both shows on the BIG screen with the BIG sound. Concession Stand open for both. Trailers for those shows and the film series are on the BIC Center website at bic center dot org. Sunday there are services at Holy Cross, the Christian Church, and the Lighthouse fellowship. Times and more details are in the calendar. Tuesday, Tai Chi is on up in the Hangout at 9:30. Pickleball is on at 10:00 in the Theater. The Arthritis Foundation Exercise program is on at 10:30 in the Hangout. And, get ready for another Open Mic Night at the Bodega. Signup at 6:30. Performances start at 7:00. Snacks available for a freewill donation along side the regular Bodega menu. Wednesday starts with Nothing But Needles at the Peaine Township Hall. That event for crafters starts at 9:00. Also, it’s C-O-A’s Chair Yoga at 10:30. Wednesday evening it’s Time for Art at the BIC Center. Rock painting is the activity. Check out the Beaver Island Rocks Facebook page for inspiration—if you need some. Start time is 5:00. Thursday, Tai-Chi is at 9:30 and Pickleball at 10 both here at the BIC Center. Tai-Chi in the Hangout and Pickleball in the Theater. Games Galore is on up in the Hangout from 1:00 to 4:00 and stick around for with Heidi Vigil’s ComminiTea Time from 3:00 to 4:00—also in the Hangout. You can play Euchre Thursday evening over at the Whiskey Point Brewing Company. Cards hit the table at 7:00. |
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BIRTHDAYS: Neal Boyle, Mark Valente, Gage Anderson, Sandra Drost, Joe Snowaert and Joey Kenwabiske are celebrating today. Jerry Jones celebrates on Saturday and Dan Drost on Sunday. Happy Birthday to Sandra, Neal, Mark, Gage, Joe, Joey and Dan, and, if we missed you on the 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: Our W-V-B-I virtual octocopter is out of the shop and once again flying high in the skies above the island and it spies…no traffic. None, nada, zip. Still, let’s be careful out there. |
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ON THIS DAY in 1917 Jeannette Rankin takes her seat in the House of Representatives as the first woman elected to serve in Congress. The Montana Republican will vote against entry into World War I, and for women’s voting rights. (Bing.com) |
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WORD OF THE DAY: askew (adjective) [uh-SKYOO], which means “out of line” or “not straight.” Askew was formed simply by attaching the prefix a- (meaning “in [such] a state or condition”) to skew. The latter comes from Anglo-French eschiver, meaning “to escape or avoid.” (Merriam-Webster) |
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Now, to wrap up for this for Beaver Island Friday… |
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Here’s a thought for the day from Jeanette Rankin: “You take people as far as they will go, not as far as you would like them to go.” On a lighter note: What does Aladin wear to the office on casual Fridays? His blue jeanies. |
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That’s the W-V-B-I Community Calendar for this Beaver Island Friday, March 4th, 2022. 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 Increasing clouds, with a high near 26. Wind chill values as low as -6. West wind around 5 mph. Tonight Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Light and variable wind becoming east 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Saturday Snow and freezing rain likely, possibly mixed with sleet before noon, then rain likely, possibly mixed with freezing rain between noon and 1pm, then rain likely after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 36. East wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. New snow and sleet accumulation of less than a half inch possible. Saturday Night Rain before 10pm, then showers between 10pm and 4am, then rain after 4am. Low around 35. Breezy, with a southeast wind 10 to 20 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sunday Rain, possibly mixing with snow after noon, then gradually ending. High near 36. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 25 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected. Sunday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Monday Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Monday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. Tuesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. Tuesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Wednesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. Wednesday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Thursday Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. |
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Community Calendar for Friday, March 4th, 2022
