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From our Langford Family studios on America’s Emerald Isle, this is the WVBI Community Calendar for Wednesday, July 6th, 2022. |
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First, some news… Another no news is good news day on the COVID-19 front. Nothing new from the Health Center. Current seven-day active case count is now down to zero. Health Department of Northwest Michigan’s weekly report shows 16 new cases in the county in the past week—or 2 point three a day—and no deaths. Next batch of data is due out from the state this afternoon. Just when it seemed at least some of the island’s beech trees might have survived beech bark disease, there’s word of another invasive threat to them. This time it is birch leaf disease, which first appeared in North America in Ontario. From there it made it to Ohio in 2012 and spread to the east coast. Now, it has been spotted in St. Clair county in Michigan. The disease can kill trees in six to eight years and there is no known treatment. The mantra don’t move wood unless it has been kiln dried is the way to stop the spread. Carlos Santana collapsed yesterday while playing down at Pine Knob. It happened about 40 minutes into Santana’s set at their concert on Tuesday, July 5th after Earth, Wind and Fire performed. Reports are that the 74 year-old artist was overtaken by heat and exhaustion. He was taken to McLaren Clarkston and, according to his manager, is doing well. Reports of harmful algal blooms have increased in Michigan in recent years – and state officials have tips for how to keep an eye out for them. Lily Bohlke (BOWL-kee) has more. |
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Algal blooms are rapid increases or accumulations of algae in surface waters, and mostly occur in lakes during summer and into fall. Cyanobacteria, known as blue-green algae, can sometimes produce toxins. Gary Kohlhepp, supervisor of the Lake Michigan Unit for the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, said they are the biggest human health concern when it comes to algal blooms. He pointed out in the vast majority of cases, an algal bloom shows up as scum on the surface of the water. “Whenever you see those conditions, we advise people not come into contact with it, and also to not allow their pet to swim in it,” Kohlhepp recommended. “When in doubt, stay out. If you’re not sure whether it’s cyanobacteria or green algae, the best course of action is just to avoid it.” Skin contact with cyanobacteria can cause rashes, hives, skin blisters or runny nose or asthmalike symptoms. Swallowing large amounts can lead to flu-like symptoms, gastrointestinal issues or neurotoxic symptoms such as harm to the liver or kidneys. Kohlhepp noted while algae are naturally occurring, blooms are often caused by agriculture or lawn fertilizer running from farms or land into waterways. The phosphorous and sometimes nitrogen in fertilizers can be a good source of food for algae, Kohlhepp stressed, sometimes too good. “If there’s a lot of food and especially when the weather warms up, so you get warmer temperatures, you get a lot of sunlight, not a lot of wind blowing, so it’s pretty still calm conditions,” Kohlhepp outlined. “That’s a perfect recipe for these algae to really grow like crazy. “ Kohlhepp added algal blooms often last just a short time, for a few days or up to a week, and in rare cases multiple weeks. He cautioned there is a perception the blooms are everywhere, but it is actually a small number of lakes compared with the more than 10,000 lakes in Michigan. :54 Outcue…I’m Lily Bohlke, reporting. |
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Birders have spotted a common redshank in a marsh outside Detroit this weekend. What makes that noteworthy is that the bird is native to Europe and Asia—and has never before been spotted in North America. By Tuesday, about 60 people had arrived to take a peak at the rarity. There’s a picture in today’s script online. The Trails Association is looking for volunteers to walk the trails on the south end of the island to help identify maintenance needs. Trail maps and information about the trails are available at the BIC Center including just arrived individual maps for each of the main trails. If you’d like to volunteer to help walk the trails or help with maintenance later this summer, please reach out to Louis post at l-post forty-eight at g-mail dot com. If you don’t have one already, Beaver Island E-M-S urges you to get a green address sign out on the road by your house. The reflective numbers on them help E-M-S and other emergency services to find your house when you need it most. The signs are available from the Fire Auxiliary for just $35. You can place an order at McDonough’s Market or online at shop dot bic center dot org. |
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Now, here’s a look at what’s happening on your island… Here’s your meeting planner for the week: Peaine Planning Commission meets this morning at 9:00. St. James Finance Committee meets this afternoon at 1:00 at the Governmental Center. And the Health Center Board meets Friday at 4:00 at Peaine Township Hall. And that’s it for the week. Meeting details are in the calendar entry online. On the fun front today, Wednesday, Chair Yoga is on at the BIC Center starting with stretch at 9:30 and full at 10:00. Tennis is on from 10 to noon on the municipal courts. Wednesday evening its BINGO time over at Gregg Fellowship Center. Doors open at 6:15 for fellowship. Games start at 7:00. Thursday, the Eve McDonough Music School starts up and runs through the end of the week. Details are in the calendar entry online. Also, the farmers market is on out at Paradise Bay coffee shop with the start time moved up to 8:30. Senior Tai Chi is on at the BIC Center in the Hangout at 9:30. Pickleball is 10 to noon on the municipal courts. And Games Galore is on up in the Hangout at the BIC Center from 1:00 to 4:00. Thursday evening its open mic on the porch night at the Harbor Bodega. Signup at 6:30. Performances start at 7:00. Friday, there’s Summer Yoga at the BIC Center starting at 9:00 on the stage in the theater. Also, tennis from 10 to noon on the municipal courts. The Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program is on up in the Hangout at 10:30. Friday marks the start of an Astronomy workshop at the C-M-U biological station that runs through next Monday It’s a noncredit course. Sign up info is in the calendar entry online. Friday evening, the Irish Speakers series kicks off at the library at 7:00. Pat Commins and Elizabeth Rice will be there to discuss their book Irish Immigrants in Michigan-A History in Stories. Saturday, Pickleball is on 10 to noon. Saturday evening, the Glenn McDonough Memorial Concert is on at Redeer. Music in the pines is and island tradition. 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. The downtown farmer’s market is on from 11 to 3. And a celebration of life for the inimitable Paul Niehaus is planned at his hangar starting at 5. Bring your instrument if you play and be prepared to dance and have fun to celebrate Paul’s amazing journey through life. Next Week, it’s time for the Beaver Island Music Festival. There’ll be music in the woods starting on Thursday evening with full lineups on Friday and Saturday. There’s a link to tickets in the BIC Center Ticket store at tickets dot bic center dot org or go to B-I-M-F dot net. Monday, Summer Yoga is on at the BIC Center this morning at 9:00. Tennis is on over on the municipal courts from 10 to noon. Looking for summer activities for the kids. 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. 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. |
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BIRTHDAYS: Roberta Mooney celebrates today. Happy Birthday to Roberta 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: Our W-V-B-I virtual octocopter was up early this morning battling the fog in the island skies and spied virtually no traffic when it could peak through the mess. But, that will change especially around ferry time in town. Plus, lots of bikers and hikers are out enjoying the wonders of the island, so, let’s be careful out there. |
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ON THIS DAY in 1957 two Liverpool teenagers trade tunes and forge a friendship. John Lennon, 16, has already formed his own band, The Quarrymen, and the guy he meets at the Woolton Parish Church Garden in Liverpool, England, 15-year-old Paul McCartney, impresses him so much with his guitar playing that he will ask him to join the band. They go on to make a few records. |
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MERRIAM-WEBSTER WORD OF THE DAY: recidivism (noun) [rih-SID-uh-viz-um], which is relapse into criminal behavior, or more broadly, a tendency to relapse into a previous condition or mode of behavior. The re- in recidivism is the same re- in relapse and return, and like those words recidivism is about going back: it’s a tendency to relapse, especially into criminal behavior. Recidivism is a 19th century French borrowing that’s ultimately from a Latin word meaning “to relapse into sin or crime.” In borrowing recidivism, English was itself engaging in a kind of recidivism: the same Latin source of recidivism had been nabbed in the 16th century to form the much less common recidivate, meaning “to fall into or exhibit recidivism.” |
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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 Sir Thomas More, who was executed on this date in 1535 for refusing to acknowledge King Henry the 8th as the head of the Church of England: “A philosophy of life is a bundle of wisdom you have gathered from your reading and experience. It is not a rigid ideology that allows no development and complexity. It’s a living thing, a developing idea about life that belongs to you alone.” On a lighter note: Given what happen on this day in 1957, you are probably expecting a joke about the Beatles. OK. Here comes the Pun. |
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That’s the W-V-B-I Community Calendar for this Beaver Island Wednesday, July 6th, 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 75. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Thursday Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Thursday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Friday Sunny, with a high near 79. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Friday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Saturday Sunny, with a high near 79. Saturday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Sunday Sunny, with a high near 78. Sunday Night A chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Monday A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Monday Night A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Tuesday A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. |
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Out on the Big Drink: |
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Today NE wind around 10 kt. Mostly sunny. Waves around 1 ft. Thursday Variable winds 5 kt or less. Partly sunny. Waves 1 ft or less. Friday NNE wind around 10 kt. Sunny. Waves around 1 ft. |
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Fire Danger Level: Low |
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Water Temps: 60 at White Shoal, 62 at the straits and 64 at Sleeping Bear. 59 at the mid-lake buoy southwest of Gull Island. The water is warming up, but the temps are still cool enough to be dangerous if you get stuck in the water for an extended period. Remember, if you are out in a small craft, dress for the water not the weather. |
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Community Calendar for Wednesday, July 6th, 2022
