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Story from Annie Doyle of the Petoskey News review, Here are the key points from the article: Postponed Decision: The Charlevoix City Council has delayed its decision on conducting another deer cull, opting to gather more information first1. Concerns and Complaints: Last year’s cull aimed to address property damage, traffic accidents, and environmental impacts caused by the rising deer population2. Long-term Solutions: The council is exploring whether deer culls should be an annual event or if more lasting solutions like sterilization or relocation might be effective3. Next Meeting: The issue will be revisited on October 7, with additional data from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and other communities. There will be a Vice President candidate debate between Ohio Senator JD Vance and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz the tonight on CBS at 8 pm ET |
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Now, here’s a look at events happening on your Emerald Isle… First your meeting planner… A-A meets Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, same time. Locations and details for meetings are in the calendar entries online. Wednesday 9 am Peaine Township Planning Commission On the Fun Front Darkskyisland.org for upcoming Events in the sky Tuesday, at 9:00 it’s the Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program in the Hangout. Pickleball is on from 9:00 to noon outdoors on the Peaine Township Park courts. There’s a babes and toddlers mix-up at the library at 10:00 and then at 2:30 it is Story Time. Wednesday, folks will gather at the Health Center to care for the Wellness Garden. At 3:00 over at the Peaine Township Park it’s time for a Bocce Ball roll. There’s BINGO at the Greg Fellowship Center. Games start at 7:00 with the doors open for fellowship at 6:15. On the radio Wednesday, there’s the Storyteller’s Night Sky. This week [description to come]. [Listen for that after the news at 3 and 6 pm or catch the podcast at W-V-B-I dot net.][And Wednesday evenings are countdown time on the radio with the Top Ten Plus Five at 7:00, the Retro Album Chart Show at 8:00 and the Cool Jazz Countdown at 10:00 this evening.] Thursday, at 9:00, Pickleball is outdoors on the Peaine Township Courts. Women’s Bible Study is at the Christian Church at 10:00. At 11:00 there’s an immunization clinic at B-I-C-S. Call 800-432-4121 for an appointment or…just show up and get your flus shot and COVID booster. At 3:30, the Fiero Coding club is on at the library. After that, it’s Burger and a beer night at the Shamrock. And Euchre night spins up at Whiskey Point Brewery. Cards hot the table at 7:00. Friday, the day kicks off with Senior and Vets Coffee and Donuts at the BIC Center at 8:30. The Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program is on at 9:00 in the Hangout. On the radio this evening, you’ll hear our fantastic Friday lineup of shows to kick off the weekend. Right after the news at 6:00 there’s That Thing with Rich Appel, that top-down top forty sound from the 70s that so much fun. He’s followed at 9:00 by Titus Jennings with the Titus Jennings experience and lots of fine music from all genres and then is music and farce comedy and escape with Marilyn Rae Bayer and the Midnight special starting at 11:00. On Saturday, there’s Pickleball outdoors at 9:00. 2:00pm Coding Club at BIDL You can grab dinner at the Shamrock where it is Prime Rib at 5 pm On Sunday, there are services at the Episcopal Mission at 9:00 and at the Christian Church at 10:00. Mass at Holy Cross is at 12:15. |
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NAME OF DAY: Today’s BIC Center Name of the Day is Aurora. 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: Crystal Myers, Kate Landfear and my sister Kim Scarnavak are celebrating today. Happy birthday to Crystal, Kate and Kim 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: None, nada, zip for the most part. We are back to off-season traffic patterns. But, the kids are back in school. So, let’s be careful out there…especially in the school zone. |
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On this day On October 1, 1890, an act of Congress creates Yosemite National Park, home of such natural wonders as Half Dome and the giant sequoia trees. Environmental trailblazer John Muir (1838-1914) and his colleagues campaigned for the congressional action, which was signed into law by President Benjamin Harrison and paved the way for generations of hikers, campers and nature lovers, along with countless “Don’t Feed the Bears” signs. |
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Our Merriam Webster Word of the Day Chthonic means “of or relating to the underworld.” It is used as a synonym of infernal. // Cleo compared entering her brother’s basement bedroom to a descent into chthonic regions: it was dark and odd-smelling, and she was a little frightened of what she might find there. |
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Now, to wrap up for this Beaver Island Tuesday… |
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Here’s a thought, “Vote for those who serve you, not those who rule over you.” On a lighter note: Why did the nurse need a red pen at work? In case she needed to draw blood. |
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That’s the W-V-B-I Community Calendar for this Beaver Island Tuesday, October 1st, 2024. I’m Greg Doig 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 Showers likely, mainly before 8am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a steady temperature around 61. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Wednesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Breezy, with a southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Wednesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Thursday Sunny, with a high near 71. West wind around 10 mph. Thursday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Friday Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Friday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Saturday Sunny, with a high near 67. Saturday Night A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Sunday A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Sunday Night A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Monday Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. |
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Fire danger level on the island set at Moderate… |
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Lake Forecast: Out on the big drink… |
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TODAY TONIGHT WEDNESDAY WEDNESDAY NIGHT THURSDAY THURSDAY NIGHT FRIDAY SATURDAY |
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Water temps: 66 in Little Traverse Bay. 67 at the mid-lake buoy southwest of Gull Island. 65 in the Straits. |
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Photos from webcams at wvbi.net and mackinacbridge.org |
