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Bridge Michigan is reporting that Bird flu is the likely culprit in the deaths of nearly 1,500 Caspian terns, black-crowned seabirds that feed along islands in Lake Michigan. Wildlife biologists are finding whole colonies of birds dead or dying on the islands. Caspian terns are listed as threatened in Michigan and endangered in Wisconsin. If you spot dead birds on the beach on the island, be sure to let Jaquie LaFreniere know at the library. |
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Now, here’s a look at what’s happening on your island… Here’s your meeting planner for the week: Emergency Services Authority meets today at 2:00 at the Peaine Township Hall. And that is it for the week. Meeting details are in the calendar entry online. On the fun front today, Thursday, the Paradise Bay Coffee Farmer’s Market is on from 9:00 to 11:00. Coffee shop is open until 2. Tai Chi is on at 9:30 in the Hangout, Pickleball is on, outside on tennis courts from 10 to noon. Games Galore is on up on the Hangout from 1:00 to 4:00. Thursday afternoon, the Historical Society presents Low Tea on the Museum porch with sweet treats, finger sandwiches and, of course Tea all presented by Thelmas. Tea time is 3:00 to 5:00. And at 5:00 head over to the Library for a changing of the guard reception as long-time director Patrick McGinnity hands the reins over to Jacquie LaFreniere. Light refreshments will be served. Friday, the Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program is on up in the Hangout at 10:30, And, Friday evening the CMU Summer Theater program takes to the BIC Center stage with The Complete Works of Shakespeare abridged. All 37 of the bards plays collapse into a hilarious 90-minute romp that has won rave reviews around the world. Curtain time is 7:30. Tickets are available at tickets.biccenter.org. Saturday, Pickleball is on 10 to noon. Friday evening, the C-M-U Summer Theater crew is back to work in the BIC Center Theater with Summer: A Theatre Cabaret on Saturday. It’s the story of a group of students emerging from a year of quarantine into a warm summer’s evening. Music dance, and more in a spectacular show that gives hope for our times. Curtain time is 7:30. Tickets are available at tickets.biccenter.org. 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. Looking for summer activities for the kids. There’s a summer reading program at the Library with a variety of events on tap. Check in with the library for details. And vacation Bible School starts up next Tuesday. Details on signing up for this no charge three day campe are in the calendar entry online. 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, Chair Yoga is on at the BIC Center starting with stretch at 10:30 and full at 11:00. BINGO is on over at Gregg Fellowship Center. Doors open at 6:15 for fellowship. Games start at 7:00. |
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BIRTHDAYS: Rory Irmscher is celebrating today. Yesterday we Pinky Harmon, Sandy Kilmartin and Jon Fogg. Happy Birthday Jon, Sandy, Pinky and Rory 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 either airport. The beltway is running smoothly and the bridges are clear, but summer traffic is picking up everywhere and there are delays in town around ferry times…so, let’s be careful out there. |
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ON THIS DAY in 1953 the first Chevrolet Corvette rolls off the line. Built in Flint, Michigan, the ‘Vette had been designed solely for the 1953 New York Auto Show, but enthusiasm from the public and Chevy’s chief engineer led to production of this consumer model. It will become an iconic sports car, with the one millionth Corvette being produced in 1992 and, finally, after years of promises, a mid-engined Corvette on sale now. |
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MERRIAM-WEBSTER WORD OF THE DAY: scintillate (verb) [SIN-tuh-layt], which means “to dazzle or impress with liveliness or wit.” The initial spark of the verb scintillate was the Latin noun scintilla, meaning, well, “spark.” The ember of scintilla in turn developed into the verb scintillāre, “to sparkle.” Scintillate retains this meaning in expressing the action of gleaming, glittery things, as when jewelry or the surface of a lake in full sun scintillates. But the word can and often does mean “to sparkle” in a figurative sense—that is, to dazzle or impress with a brilliant performance—making the word apt for both celestial and cinematic scintillating stars. |
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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: “There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.” On a lighter note: I’ve decided I don’t trust stairs. They’re always up to something. |
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That’s the W-V-B-I Community Calendar for this Beaver Island Thursday, June 30th, 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 showers and thunderstorms before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Breezy, with a southeast wind 15 to 25 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Tonight A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 59. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Friday A 20 percent chance of showers before 9am. Sunny, with a high near 69. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Friday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Saturday Sunny, with a high near 76. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Saturday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Sunday Sunny, with a high near 77. Sunday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Monday Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Monday Night A chance of showers after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Tuesday A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Tuesday Night A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Wednesday A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. |
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Out on the Big Drink: |
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Today Beach Hazards Statement in effect for northern Lake Michigan including Beaver Island through tomorrow morning. High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming conditions expected. SW wind 20 to 25 kt, with gusts as high as 35 kt. A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Waves 4 ft building to 7 ft. Friday NNW wind 5 to 10 kt becoming SW in the afternoon. Sunny. Waves 1 ft or less. Saturday W wind 5 to 10 kt. Sunny. Waves 1 ft or less. |
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Water Temps: 59 at White Shoal and 61 at Sleeping Bear. Finally warming up to 56 at the mid-lake buoy southwest of Gull Island—up more than 10 degrees in the last 7 days. Little Traverse Bay station isn‘t reporting water temps. Still cold temps out there in the water. Remember, if you are out in a small craft, remember to dress for the water not the weather. |
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This the last picture captured after the power failed (before our backup batteries expired at WVBI….) |
