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The under lake power cable that connects the island to the mainland may soon be getting a distant cousin. Wolverine Power Cooperative, which supplies energy to the island’s electric utility Great Lakes Energy, is looking at build a power line under the lake all the way to Wisconsin. Why? The wind farms in the Upper Great Plains produce so much electricity that sometimes power providers have to pay utilities to take it, avoiding grid overloads. Wolverine Power Cooperative in Michigan wants access to this surplus renewable energy, but there’s currently no way to transmit it. Wolverine’s solution? Propose a high-voltage transmission line under Lake Michigan, creating a renewable energy “superhighway.” This could connect Michigan to the larger regional grid and diversify its energy sources. Eric Baker, Wolverine’s president, emphasizes the challenge of Michigan’s limited connections to other states. This proposed solution aims to increase renewable energy use as Michigan phases out coal-fired power plants. On the Island, the Historical Society has announced a potluck to honor long-time board member Dickie McEvoy. It’ll be at the Donegal Bay Pavilion on July 27th at 4:00. It’s part of a weekend of activities to honor Dickie who made many contributions to the island. Friday evening the 26th Patrick Livingston, author and a friend of Dickie’s will read from his book Eight Steamboats in a remembrance session at the Print Shop. On Saturday there’ll also be a car show from noon to 2 at Whiskey Point, a veteran’s ceremony at Veteran’s memorial park and then the pot luck at 4:00. |
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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, 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, Vacation Bible School starts at the Greg Fellowship Center. Sign up info is in the calendar entry online. It runs through Thursday. 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. After the show on stage come out to a show in our cark skies as the Moon floats near the star Regulus. There’s more info at dark sky island 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. Friday, 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 with Drag Bingo. It’s dancing, dress-up and…Bingo. Tickets are at tickets dot bic center dot org. Saturday, 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. The Stapletons will play at the library at 3:00. They’re a Celtic harp and guitar duo. They’ll tell stories of the Great Lakes and sing musical sea shanties. 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 it’s a second show of Drag Bingo on the BIC Center stage. After the show, come outside and take a peak at the Monn near Spica. There’s more info at dark sky island dot org. 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. Looking ahead to next week… |
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NAME OF DAY: Luna 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: Sheri Timsak, Terry Mooney, Kris Bontrager, Stacy Golden, Henrik Perdue and Bo Perdue are all celebrating today. Happy Birthday to Stacy, Kris, Terry, Sheri, Bo and Henrik, 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 2011 the Space Shuttle Atlantis launches from Cape Canaveral in Florida on a mission to the International Space Station. It was the 135th shuttle launch and the last as the shuttle program ended upon its return from orbit. Also on this date in 1947 Newspapers report the capture of a “flying saucer” at a ranch near the town of Roswell and question the US military’s story about the crash of a weather balloon. In the 1990s the military will finally reveal that a top-secret nuclear test-monitoring balloon was recovered at the site. Photo from NASA / Tony Gray and Tom Farrar |
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Our Merriam Webster Word of the Day is dicker (verb) [DIK-er], which means to talk or argue with someone about the conditions of a purchase, agreement, or contract. The origins of the verb dicker likely lie in an older dicker, the noun referring to a quantity of ten animal hides or skins. The idea is that the verb arose from the bartering of, and haggling over, animal hides on the American frontier. The noun dicker comes from decuria, the Latin word for a bundle of ten hides, and ultimately from the Latin word decem, meaning “ten.” The word entered Middle English as dyker and by the 14th century had evolved to dicker. |
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Now, to wrap up for this Beaver Island Monday… |
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On a lighter note: Why don’t aliens visit our solar system? They’ve read the reviews: Only one star! |
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That’s the W-V-B-I Community Calendar for this Beaver Island Monday, July 8th, 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 Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then isolated showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Tonight Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then isolated showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Tuesday Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Tuesday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Wednesday Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Wednesday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Thursday Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Thursday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Friday Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Friday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Saturday Sunny, with a high near 80. Saturday Night A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Sunday A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. |
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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 S wind around 10 kt becoming WSW in the afternoon. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 4pm and 5pm. Waves 1 ft or less. Tuesday Variable winds 5 kt or less. Patchy fog after 8am. Waves 1 ft or less. Wednesday NNE wind 5 to 10 kt. Mostly cloudy. Waves 1 ft or less. |
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Water temps: 62 at the mid-lake buoy southwest of Gull Island. No other buoys reporting.
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Community Calendar for Monday, July 8th, 2024
