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From our Langford Family Studios on America’s Emerald Isle, this is the W-V-B-I. |
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First some news… First Lady Jill Biden visited northern Michigan on yesterday. She launched a new Democratic campaign office at The Village at Grand Traverse Commons in Traverse City and met with staff and customers at King Orchards in Central Lake. Biden arrived at Cherry Capital Airport at 1 PM, greeted by local leaders including Traverse City Mayor Amy Shamroe and author Chasten Buttigieg, spouse of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. At the office opening, Chasten Buttigieg acknowledged concerns about President Biden’s debate performance, urging supporters to stay active and focused. In her remarks, Jill Biden reiterated that Joe Biden is the Democratic nominee and will defeat Donald Trump again, emphasizing his resilience and determination. Meantime, Governor Whitmer was in D-C last night for a meeting at the White House with President Biden and other Democrat Governors. After the meeting, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said that Biden had the governor’s backs through the coronavirus pandemic and “the governors have his back” now. In a post on X, Whitmer said that Biden was the nominee and that she supports him. Before heading to DC, Whitmer announced a new deal to prevent invasive carp from reaching Lake Michigan. The $1 billion Brandon Road Interbasin Project near Chicago aims to block the fish with electric, acoustic, and other deterrents. Whitmer highlighted the importance of the Great Lakes to Michigan’s economy. Michigan and Illinois are contributing $114 million for the first phase, unlocking federal funds for the project. |
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Finally, a reminder about fireworks on the island: Consumer grade fireworks are permitted on your private property between 11:00 in the morning and 11:45 at night today and tomorrow. But, they cannot be brought to the island on the ferry or by the airlines, so you need to bring them on your own boat or plane while complying with the rules that apply to the operation of those vehicles. The island’s firework show will be this evening with good viewing anywhere along paradise Bay. |
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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, it is Independence Day with lots going on. There’s 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. Parade is at 1:00. If you want to be in it, line up by 12:30. After the parade, you can hear Danny & Friends play at the Beachcomber at 4:00. And, the fireworks are on the 4th this year. They’ll start around 10:00 after the last glimpse of sun is gone. 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, 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. Sunday, there are services at the Episcopal Mission at 9:00 and at the Christian Church at 10:00, and mass at Holy Cross Church at 12:15 p.m. And, the Whiskey Point Light is open from 10:00 to noon. 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. |
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NAME OF DAY: No BIC Center Name of the Day today because the BIC is closed for the holiday. BIRTHDAYS: Joddy Crosswhite, Lilly Moon, and Bob Smith are celebrating today along with the good ‘ole U-S of A. Happy Birthday to Lilly, Bob, Joddy and the best country on earth. 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: Expect slowness in town today and the annual traffic jame after the fireworks tonight. Otherwise, things look good. But let’s be careful out there. |
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On this day in 1776 some truths are declared self-evident as the 13 American colonies throw off British rule. Philadelphia’s Continental Congress announces a new nation made up of united states, each a now former colony of Great Britain. The anniversary of this Declaration of Independence, ratified one year into the Revolutionary War, will continue to be celebrated in the US as Independence Day. |
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Our Merriam Webster Word of the Day is patriot (noun) [PAY-tree-ut], which means a person who loves and strongly supports or fights for their country. To be called a patriot is today considered an honor, but it wasn’t always this way. For much of the 17th century, to be deemed a “good patriot” was to be a lover of one’s country who agreed on political and/or religious matters with whoever was doing the deeming. British loyalists applied the word like a badge to supporters of the ruling monarchy, but then the word took on negative connotations as it was applied first to hypocritical patriots—those who espoused loyalty to the Crown but whose actions said otherwise, and then to outright anti-royalists. But in the 18th century, American writers, including Benjamin Franklin, embraced patriot to refer to colonists who took action against British control. After the American Revolutionary War, patriot settled back into more neutral use, but to this day writers of all and various political stripes grapple over who is deserving of the word. |
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Now, to wrap up for this Beaver Island Thursday…nothing insuperable involved because we are Islanders… |
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Here’s a thought for the day from George Washington: “Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism.” On a lighter note: What do you get when you cross a tyrannosaurus rex with fireworks? DINO-MITE! How about crossing ducks with fireworks? Firequackers. |
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That’s the W-V-B-I Community Calendar for this Beaver Island Thursday, July 4th, 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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Independence Day Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. West wind around 5 mph. Tonight A 30 percent chance of showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Friday A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am. High near 73. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Friday Night Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8pm. Low around 57. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Saturday Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Northwest wind around 10 mph. Saturday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Sunday Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Sunday Night A chance of showers after 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Monday A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Monday Night A chance of showers before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Tuesday Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Tuesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Wednesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. |
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Fire danger level on the island set at LOW… |
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Water temps: 60 at the mid-lake buoy southwest of Gull Island. No other buoys reporting. |
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Lake Forecast: Out on the big drink… |
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Today West winds 5 to 10 kt backing to southeast. Waves 1 to 2 ft. Friday East winds 10 to 20 kt increasing to 15 to 25 kt. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Waves 2 to 4 ft. Saturday Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt becoming west. Waves 2 to 4 ft. Sunday South winds 10 to 15 kt increasing to 10 to 20 kt. Waves 1 to 3 ft. Monday South winds 10 to 20 kt. Chance of showers. Waves 1 to 2 ft. |
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Community Calendar for Thursday , July 4th, 2024
