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Yesterday was the deadline to submit petitions for ballot initiatives for the November election. Out of ten signature campaigns for proposals that were underway, only one turned things in. Michiganders for Fair Lending submitted signatures for a proposal that would impose new regulations on pay-day lenders. Backers of a petition to require voter ID at the ballot box say they want to be sure to have enough signatures, so they will submit their proposal later in a procedure that would bring the measure before the state legislature with no opportunity for veto by the governor if it passed. In other election news, the Michigan Court of claims has denied Perry Johnson’s appeal of his exclusion from the primary ballot by the State Board of Canvassers. He may still appeal to the Michigan Supreme Court, but the odds look long. Fellow front runner James Craig’s appeal is still pending before the court of claims, but he made arguments similar to those made by Perry, which the Court of Claims says it found inelegant. The result could be a big shakeup in the race for the Republican nomination for the governor’s race. Many islanders grew up with Vernors ginger ale being offered both as a refreshing cold pop on a warm day and a tonic for upset stomachs and other ailments. Soon, there will be another option from Vernors—the first in decades. It’s a Black Cherry flavored ginger pop. And, folks in Michigan—Vernor’s home—will get the first taste. Look for it at McDonough’s and other pop places on the island soon. The Beaver Island Chamber’s After Hours event planned for last evening wound up being canceled out of COVID-19 concerns. Paul Cole says the event will be reschedule as soon as is practical so folks have a chance to meet and greet and get a peek at the improvements at 5the Emerald Isle Inn. |
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Now, here’s a look at what’s happening on your island… Here’s your meeting planner for the week: B-I-C-S students, teachers and family will meet next Saturday at 1:00 for Graduation out on the soccer pitch behind school. Ahead of that, there’ll be a parade from the Post Office past school down past the Public Beach and up to school. Everyone is encouraged to come out and meet the graduates as they pass by. That’s it for the week. We’ll have your planner for next week tomorrow. On the fun front today, Thursday, Tai Chi is on at the BIC Center at 9:30. Pickleball is on, too, outside on tennis courts from 10 to noon. Games Galore is on up on the Hangout from 1:00 to 4:00. Friday, the 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. Friday evening The BIC Center stage comes alive for the 2022 Summer Season with the Byrne Brothers. Expect Irish songs, Irish dance and general Irish shenanigans. Saturday night is the first event in the new Beaver Island Jazz series brought to you by the Beaver Island Performing Arts Alliance and the BIC Center. Mark Ortwein and his Jazztet will be here with great charts and their innovative style. It’s jazz with a new and lively twist and distinctive sound. Showtime both evenings is 7:00. Tickets are available at the BIC Center Front Desk and online at Tickets dot BIC Center dot org. Also on Saturday, Pickleball is on 10 to noon. Sunday there are services at Holy Cross, the Christian Church, the Episcopal Mission and the Lighthouse fellowship. Times and more details are in the calendar. And, a final calendar note…tickets for the BIC Center W-V-B-I Secret Garden Summer Gala or on sale. You can get them at the BIC Center front Desk or online at tickets dot BIC Center dot org. This year’s event will be in Gene Masta’s beautiful gardens surrounding the old Lifesaving station that once stood at Whiskey Point…and that is now his summer home. Strolling dinner, music, libations, raffles and both silent and live auctions will add to the fun of mingling with your island friends in the Secret Garden. Monday, Chair Yoga is scheduled up in the Hangout. Start time is 10:30. Tuesday, Pickleball is on at 10:00 over on the Municipal Tennis Courts. The Arthritis Foundation Exercise program is on at 10:30 in the Hangout. Wednesday, senior Chair Yoga is on up in the Hangout at the BIC Center at 10:30. |
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BIRTHDAYS: Nathan Martin, Maureen Cull, James Donaldson, Levi Donaldson, and Nathan Walker are celebrating today. Happy Birthday to Maureen, Nathan, James, and Nathan 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: No delays inbound or outbound to the airports but expect delays in town when the ferry arrives. It is full just about every day these days. And, new born critters are everywhere. So, let’s be careful out there. |
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ON THIS DAY in 1953 A young queen is crowned in Westminster Abbey. In the first major event to be televised internationally, Elizabeth Windsor, 25, is crowned Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom. Sixteen months in preparation, the coronation hosts 8,000 guests to witness the ceremony from inside London’s Westminster Abbey, while millions across Europe watch on live TV. |
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MERRIAM-WEBSTER WORD OF THE DAY: meld (verb) [MELD], which means “to blend or mix together.” As a verb used when things are blending or being blended together, meld dates only to the first half of the 20th century. In its early days, the word attracted some unfavorable attention. Those who didn’t like it tended to perceive it as a misuse of an older meld meaning “to declare or announce (a card or cards) for a score in a card game” (such as pinochle or gin rummy). But the more recent meld, a blend of melt and weld, was an entirely new coinage suggesting a smooth and thorough blending of two or more things into a single, homogeneous whole. The word is no longer controversial. |
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Now, to wrap up for this for Beaver Island Thursday… |
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Here’s a thought for the day from her highness Queen Elizabeth: “The world is not the most pleasant place. Eventually, your parents leave you and nobody is going to go out of their way to protect you unconditionally. You need to learn to stand up for yourself and what you believe and sometimes, pardon my language, kick some ass.” On a lighter note: What gaming console do Kings and Queens use the most? The Royal Wii. |
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That’s the W-V-B-I Community Calendar for this Beaver Island Thursday, June 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 Sunny, with a high near 70. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Tonight A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Friday Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Friday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight. Saturday Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Saturday Night A 50 percent chance of rain after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Sunday A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Sunday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Monday Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Monday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Tuesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Tuesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Wednesday Partly sunny, with a high near 63. |
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Today Variable winds 5 kt or less. Sunny. Waves 1 ft or less. Friday WSW wind around 10 kt. Mostly sunny. Waves around 1 ft. Saturday WSW wind around 10 kt. Mostly sunny. Waves 1 ft or less. |
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Water Temps: 47 at White Shoal. Still a chilly 38 at the mid-lake buoy southwest of Gull Island. No other stations reporting. Those temps are cold enough to do you in pretty quickly if you wind up in the water with no way to get out. If you are out in a small craft, remember to dress for the water not the weather. |
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