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This week is international Dark Sky Week. Here’s the second of our daily tips on what you can do to help protect dark skies on the island or wherever you live: All light should have a clear purpose. Before installing or replacing a light, determine if light is needed. Consider how the use of light will impact the area, including wildlife and the environment. Consider using reflective paints or self-luminous markers for signs, curbs, and steps to reduce the need for permanently installed outdoor lighting. You’ll find more info about this tip along with other outdoor lighting tips on the Beaver Island Dark Sky Website at dark sky island dot org. There’s an election coming up next week with two millage proposals that concern education on the island. One of the proposals seeks approval for a point 7-5 millage renewal for school career and technical programs. This program has been in place since 1996 and this is the fifth time voters are asked to support the funding. If approved, approximately $4,615,271 will be appropriated this year for the existing 47 programs in both Charlevoix and Emmet counties. The second proposal would add another .25 mills for career and tech programs to allow for program expansion. The exact ballot language is available at a link in today’s script online: https://charlevoixcountymi.documents-on-demand.com/?l=c67a5be559f7e5119e45001fbc00ed84&d=fbf8dc9ae7a6ec11a36e000c29a59557 |
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Now, here’s a look at what’s happening on your island… Here’s your meeting planner: The Emergency Services Authority meets on Thursday at 2:00 at Peaine Township Hall. That’s it for next week. Meeting details are in the calendar entries online. On the fun front today, Wednesday, Nothing but Needles is on at the Peaine Township Hall starting at 9:00. 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. Thursday evening, Euchre is on deck at Whiskey Point Brewing Company. Cards hit the table at 7:00. 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 evening, the movie at the BIC Center is Cyrano. It’s the classic story brought to the big screen with lots of new twists. Great music and cinematography make for an award winning film that has rave reviews. Rated PG-13. 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. 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. |
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BIRTHDAYS: Another big batch today: Nathan Huttenlocker, Charlie Gray, Ivan Young, Lois Stipp and Deb Pomorski are all celebrating today. Happy Birthday to Deb, Lois, Charlie, Ivan and Nathan, and, 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: No delays inbound or outbound to the airports. The island beltway is running smoothly and the bridges are clear. Only fly in the ointment is that the deer are very busy out there—dashing and darting everywhere. So, let’s careful out there. |
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ON THIS DAY in 1986 satellite TV dealer John MacDougall, under the pseudonym ‘Captain Midnight,’ jams the broadcast signal of cable network HBO for a few minutes, replacing its programming with a protest message. The protest? HBO has scrambled its signal, forcing satellite TV customers to pay for HBO. MacDougall will receive a $5,000 fine and a year of probation. |
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MERRIAM-WEBSTER WORD OF THE DAY: cerebral (adjective) [suh-REE-brul], means “of or relating to the brain or intellect,” or “primarily intellectual in nature.” Cerebral comes from Latin cerebrum—a word meaning “brain.” Another brainy word is cerebrate, “to use the mind” or “to think.” |
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Now, to wrap up for this for Beaver Island Wednesday… |
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Here’s a thought for the day from Winston Churchill: “Success is stumbling from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm.” On a lighter note: Why did the cow do jumping-jacks. She was practicing her cowlisthenics. |
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That’s the W-V-B-I Community Calendar for this Beaver Island Wednesday, April 27th, 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 Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 28. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight. Thursday Sunny, with a high near 48. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Thursday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Friday Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Friday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Saturday Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Saturday Night A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Sunday Showers likely, mainly before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Sunday Night A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Monday Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Monday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Tuesday Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. |
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Community Calendar for Wednesday, April 27th, 2022
