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From our Langford Family studios on America’s Emerald Isle, this is the WVBI Community Calendar for Monday, May 2nd, 2022. |
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First, some news… There was a good turn out last evening for a presentation on the future of Antho Vineyards. The winery was founded by Kate Leese and her husband Adam Kendall. After their tragic death last fall in a plane crash, their parents and friends are working to see their dream of a world-class vineyard on the island fulfilled. About 40 people came to the meeting to learn about plans for this season and volunteer opportunities. Volunteers helped put the vineyard to bed for the winter last fall and will now help get it ready for the growing season. Because the plants were just put in last year, no fruit from them is expected for several years. If you’d like to help out this season, info on volunteering is in the calendar entry for yesterday’s meeting. There was also good turnout for the Beaver Island Dark Sky projects special showing of Losing the Dark and October Sky Friday evening at the BIC Center. There was a short presentation on protecting the Dark Skies on the island. Upcoming Dark Sky events include the Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower this Week and a total Lunar Eclipse mid-month. Details are in the calendar. With warm weather comes the reemergence of bugs—including ticks and the threat of Lyme disease. Island vet Dr. Jeff Powers says lyme disease cases are rising everywhere. He says that while most infections are mild, they can be debilitating for pets and humans. So, caution is advised. Emmet County’s recycling program is in the news this morning. The three decade program is being hailed as a model for other Michigan communities. The single-stream system is said to be a million dollar revenue source for the county. An eight-bill package now pending in the state legislature would help other counties establish similar programs. There’s more info on the program in a story from M-Live linked in our script online. https://www.mlive.com/public-interest/2022/05/one-michigan-county-makes-millions-by-recycling-it-could-become-a-state-model.html Down in East Lansing, M-S-U and other scientists are spinning up the world’s most powerful heavy-ion accelerator at their FRIB—or Facility for Rare Isotope beams. Among other things, research at the facility is expected to add more clues to the origins of the universe and development of stars. More down to earth uses include the development of new scanning technologies of use in medicine, industrial processes and environmental sensors. The facility will create about 1,000 jobs and pump 4.4 billion into the states economy over 20 years according to an M-S-U conducted study done to support creation of the facility. Finally, a reminder about next Tuesday’s election. On the ballot ion both townships are proposals to continue and expand the school district’s career and technical education programs—which directly affects funding and educational opportunities at B-I-C-S. |
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Now, here’s a look at what’s happening on your island… Here’s your meeting planner for the week: St, James Planning Commission meets Tuesday evening at 6:00 at their township hall. Peaine Planning Commission meets Wednesday morning at 9:00 at their township hall. St. James Finance meets Wednesday at 1:00 at the governmental center. B-I-C-S Committee of the Whole meets Wednesday evening at 5:30 at school. Meeting details are in the calendar entries online. On the fun front today, Monday, Chair Yoga is on up in the Hangout. Start time is 10:00. 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. Tuesday is also Open Mic Night at the Harbour Bodega. Sign-up at 6:30. Performances start at 7:00. Special snacks available for a freewill donation alongside the full Bodega menu. Wednesday, senior Chair Yoga is on up in the Hangout at the BIC Center at 10:30. And, Wednesday afternoon at 5:00 it is Time for Art at the BIC Center. This week’s project is papermaking. Thursday, Tai Chi is on at the BIC Center at 9:30. Pickleball is on, too, in the theater from 10 to noon. Games Galore is on up on the Hangout from 1:00 to 4:00. 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 12:30 it is time for BINGO brought to you by the C-O-A. At 5:30 Friday evening, the Beaver Island Dark Sky Project is presenting the film October Sky as part of their celebration of International Dark Sky week. Show time is 5:30 here at the BIC Center in the Theater. Right before the movie will be a showing of the 6 minute documentary called Losing the Dark—all about the importance of Dark Skies and what you can do to help protect them. Saturday, Nothing but Needles is on at Peaine Township Hall. Start time is 9:00. Saturday evening, the movie at the BIC Center is Superintelligence starring Melisa McCarthy and James Corden. A superintelligence is studying the planet to decide whether to blow it up. Great comedy with rave reviews. Rated PG, so fun for the whole family. Concession stand will be open for snacks, a meal or both. Trailer is 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. |
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BIRTHDAYS: None on the list for today. But, if we missed you on our list, Happy Birthday to you 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 actocopter is virtually grounded because of the fog, but our ground reporting team sees no delays inbound or outbound to the airports. The island beltway is running smoothly and the bridges are clear. The deer are still busy, though—dashing and darting everywhere. So, let’s careful out there. |
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ON THIS DAY in 1952 after years of testing and development, British airline BOAC welcomes passengers to the jet age as the De Havilland Comet 1, the first passenger jet to enter service, takes off from London for Johannesburg, South Africa. Although the route will make five stops, and take 21 hours and 20 minutes, it’s about 50 percent faster than conventional aircraft. |
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MERRIAM-WEBSTER WORD OF THE DAY: Piggyback (verb) [PIG-ee-bak], means “to set up or cause to function in conjunction with something larger, more important, or already in existence or operation” or “to function or be carried on or as if on the back of another.” Piggyback was first used in the 16th century as an adverb, meaning “up on the back and shoulders” (as in “the child was carried piggyback”). It comes from a phrase of unknown origin, a pick pack. There is also the less-common adverb pickaback. The verb piggyback didn’t piggyback on the adverb until the 19th century. |
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Now, to wrap up for this for Beaver Island Monday… |
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Here’s a thought for the day: “It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.” On a lighter note: How did the meeting go between the caty and the coach? Cata-claws-mic. |
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That’s the W-V-B-I Community Calendar for this Beaver Island Monday, May 2nd, 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 A chance of sprinkles before 8am. Patchy fog before noon. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Tonight Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Tuesday A 20 percent chance of showers before 2pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Light northeast wind becoming north 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Tuesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 34. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 49. North wind around 5 mph. Wednesday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Thursday Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Thursday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Friday Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Friday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Saturday Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Saturday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Sunday Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. |
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