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The Peaine Township Planning Commission is considering new outdoor lighting rules aimed at reducing glare and protecting dark skies. The proposal would limit new lights to 3,000 Kelvin, require most fixtures to direct light downward, set brightness limits and add protections along the Lake Michigan shoreline. Some unshielded and upward-pointing lights would be prohibited. A public meeting on the proposed amendments is tonight at 5:00 at Peaine Township Hall. There’s a link to the proposed ordinance in today’s script online. #DarkSkies #Local Governance
FEMA says nearly five-million dollars in disaster aid has gone to homeowners and renters in northwest Lower Michigan following April’s historic flooding. More than 500 applications have been approved across the region, with Wexford County receiving 2.8-million dollars. FEMA grants can help with home repairs and temporary housing. The deadline to apply is August 31st. #StormRecovery
The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians is distributing 1.66-million dollars to local governments and nonprofits this year, including 8-thousand dollars for St. James Township. The Island grant will pay for underground water tanks firefighters can use when the lake is frozen. The tribe’s two-percent casino allocations have provided nearly half-a-million dollars to Beaver Island since 1999, supporting emergency services, senior housing, education, the Community Center and other projects.
The new lens cover and cabinet for the freshly cleaned Fresnel lens at Beaver Head Lighthouse are now on display. Island resident Tony Gatliff built the case, along with the lighthouse’s custom wainscoting. There’s a phot in today’s script online. #LocalHistory
The Fresnel lens at the Beaver Head Light now has a proper home built by Tony Gatliff, but don’t press that button. Photo provided by Keith Brothers
The Hangout at the BIC Center will be closed today and tomorrow as the carpet up there is replaced. #Events
The Queen of Hearts is still hiding at the Elks Lodge. Jillian Olney picked envelope 11 and found the Seven, earning a 100-dollar consolation prize. The pot reached 11-thousand-980 dollars. #Fundraisers
The Queen still hides with the pot approaching $12,000. Photo from Beaver Island Elks |
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Now here’s a look at upcoming events on your Emerald Isle…
First your meeting planner…
Peaine Township Planning Commission meets today at 5:00. Irish Heritage Group meets at 5:30. Waste Management Committee meets at 1:30 on Tuesday, there’s a pre-K parents meeting at school at 5:00 and the Peaine Township Board meets that evening at 5:30. Airport Commission meets Wednesday at noon. Thursday, the Library Board and J-TAC both meet at 4:30. A-A meets Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 6:00.
…and that is it for the week. Locations and more details are in the calendar entries online.
On the fun front today…
Monday, at 9:30, summer yoga is on at the BIC Center. It’ll be a session on Basic Flow. COA has Cardio Drumming at 10:00 and Art Therapy at 11:00 at Peaine Township Hall. At 11:00, there’s Summer Therapeutic Chair Yoga at the BIC Center. AT 5:00 at the BIC Center for Monday Funday there’s an Artist’s Workshop on Quilting. Sign up at tickets dot bic center dot org. And, don’t forget, Monday evenings are All You Can Eat Pizza and Salad night at the Beachcomber, so you can go next door to grab dinner before or after the show.
Tuesday, at 9:00 there is Pickleball on the Peaine Township Courts. At 9:30, there’s Chair Strength Training up in the Hangout at the BIC Center. C-O-A activities at Peaine Township Hall are back from their summer break: There’s COA Cardio Drumming at 10:00 and Art Therapy at 11:00. Also at 10:00, Babes & Toddlers mix it up at the library. At 7:30, the BIC Center stage welcomes John Ellison & the Carpenter Ants. John is famous for his many time covered hit Some Kind of Wonderful released by the Soul Brothers Six. The Carpenter Ants are West Virginia’s renowned ambassadors of Appalachian soul with their own string of hits, including every time they come to the Island. Join us for a special evening of joy, energy, and enduring spirit of American music. Showtime is 7:30. Tickets are at tickets dot bic center dot org.
Highlights for the rest of the week include…
Wednesday, there’s Summer Restorative Yoga BIC Center at 9:30. Also at 10:00, there’s American Mah Jongg at the BIC Center in the Hangout, and at 1:00 there is Afternoon Bingo. Protar’s House will be open from 1:00 to 4:00. At 4:00 the Amik Cultural Preservation Center will be open. In our Dark Skies, tonight is the first quarter moon, the third phase of the Lunar cycle. Despite the name, you’ll see about half the moon when it comes up over Lake Michigan.
Thursday, C-M-U has a Family Days event called Common Critters. Meet at C-M-U at 8:15 and be prepared to travel to Miller’s Marsh to survey reptiles, amphibians, birds, plants, and aquatic insects while exploring forests, wetlands, and other unique natural areas. Afterwards, you’ll come back to the station for lunch and discussion. Sign up is $20, which include lunch. Info on signing up is in the calendar entry online or call the station at 2325. Also Thursday, there’s Pickleball at Peaine Township Park at 9:00. There’s COA Cardio Drumming at 10:00 and Art Therapy at 11:00, both at Peaine Township Hall. There’s Women’s Bible Study at 10:00 a.m. at the BI Christian Church and at 10:30, there’s Senior Tai Chi at the BIC Center. The Weekly Bocce Ball roll is on at 4:00 on the courts at the Peaine Township Park. At 6:00, there’s a session on cybersecurity and A-I for small businesses at the library. Greg Doig will help you plot a safe path through cyber risks. And, Thursday evenings are Burger and a Beer Night at the Shamrock.
Friday, there’s Senior and Vets Coffee and Donuts from 8:30 to 10:30 in the Welcome Center at the BIC Center. At 9:00 A-M Pickleball Outdoors on the Peaine Township courts. Back at the BIC Center at 9:30, there’s Summer Yoga in the Theater plus Chair Strength Training up in the Hangout. At 1:00, the Stepping Stones Retreat kicks off at Tara’s Meadow. Check the calendar entry for sign-up information.
[On the radio, Kick off your weekend with our fantastic Friday lineup! After the 6:00pm news, enjoy “That Thing with Rich Appel” featuring top forty hits from the 70s. At 9:00pm, tune into “The Titus Jennings Experience” offering music from all genres, followed by “The Midnight Special” with Marilyn Rea Beyer at 11:00pm for music, farce comedy, and late-night escape.]
Saturday, at 9:00 there’s Mass at Holy Cross to celebrate The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. the Artisan’s Market is on at the Point starting at 10:00. Protar’s House will be open for tours from 1:00 to 3:00. And Saturday nights are Prime Rib Night at the Shamrock.
[On the radio, tune in for Country Classics at 5:00 Saturday evening with host Sheri Timsak. At 7:00, take a trip back to the best of the 80s and 90s with the Mix Tape show (that’s a 120-minute TDK cassette tape for those in the know) hosted by WVBI’s Adam Pettigrew. Mark Beltaire takes over at 9:00 with Rockin’ the Boat and continues at 10:00 with the Blues Cruise. Cousin Dan wraps up the evening with the Too Good Radio Show starting at 11:00.]
Sunday, there are services at the Episcopal Mission at 9:00 and at the Christian Church at 10:00. Mass is at Holy Cross at 12:15. And the Amik Cultural Center is open 1 to 3 PM.
Looking ahead to highlights for next week…
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Those are the highlights. Find a full listing of events at calendar dot W-V-B-I dot net. |
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Today’s BIC Center Name of the Day is Doris. If that’s your name, come on down to the BIC Center today to pick out a free drink of your choice. |
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On our Birthday List: Marlene Wiser, Ryan Oliver, Riley Williamson, Margaux Legaspi and Mark Perron are celebrating today. Happy Birthday to Margaux, Marlene, Mark, Riley and Ryan, and if we missed you on the list, Happy Birthday to you too from everyone at the BIC Center and WVBI. |
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TRAFFIC: No delays inbound or outbound to the airports. The Island Beltway is running smoothly. There are no bridge delays. But, it is busy in town when the ferries arrive and there are lots of folks out hiking and biking. So, let’s be careful out there. |
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On this date in 1945, Indonesian Nationalist leaders Sukarno and Mohammad Hatta proclaim the new Republic of Indonesia in Jakarta, just two days after Japan announces its surrender in World War Two. The Netherlands does not accept independence, leading to four years of fighting and diplomacy. Dutch recognition of Indonesian sovereignty finally comes in 1949, but August 17th is still celebrated as Indonesia’s Independence Day.
Sukarno, accompanied by Mohammad Hatta, declaring the independence of Indonesia at 10:00 am on Friday, 17 August 1945, at Pegangsaan Timur 56 (now Jalan Proklamasi), Jakarta. Photo from Indonesia Department of Information via Wikimedia |
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Our Merriam Webster Word of the Day is the adjective lackadaisical [lak-uh-DAY-zih-kul], which means lacking enthusiasm, energy or effort…carelessly lazy or halfhearted. You might say, “The team’s lackadaisical approach to preparation showed when the project fell behind schedule.” Lackadaisical grew out of the old expression “lackaday,” which was used to express regret or disappointment…something like saying “alas” or “what a shame.” By the 1700s, lackadaisical had developed to describe someone who seemed languid, listless or lacking in spirit. |
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Now, to wrap up for this Beaver Island Monday… |
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Here’s a thought for the day from Indonesian independence leader Sukarno: “Let us not be bitter about the past, but let us keep our eyes firmly on the future.” |
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That’s the W-V-B-I Community Calendar Report for this Beaver Island Monday, August 17th, 2026. I’m Kevin Boyle reporting from W-V-B-I’s Langford Family Studios wishing you a great day and asking: 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 72 at the beach and 75 inland. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Tonight Partly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 70. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Tuesday A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11am, then a slight chance of showers between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 71/76. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Tuesday Night A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 73/79. Northwest wind around 10 mph. Wednesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Thursday Sunny, with a high near 74/79. Thursday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Friday A chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75/79. Friday Night Showers likely, mainly between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Saturday A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 74/77. Saturday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Sunday Mostly sunny, with a high near 72/76. |
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Air Quality Index at 7:50 was 6. |
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Fire Danger: High |
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Out on the Big Drink…
Photo from the North Lake Michigan Buoy. Provided by the National Data Buoy Center |
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Today NNW wind 5 to 10 kt becoming WSW in the afternoon. Sunny. Waves 1 ft or less. Tuesday WSW wind 10 to 15 kt. A chance of showers before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Waves around 2 ft. Wednesday WNW wind 5 to 10 kt. Sunny. Waves 1 ft or less. . Thursday Variable winds 5 kt or less. Sunny. Waves 1 ft or less. Friday SW wind around 15 kt, with gusts as high as 30 kt. Mostly sunny. Waves 1 to 3 ft. |
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Water Temps: 71 at the mid-lake buoy southwest of Gull Island. 71 at Sleeping Bear. 71 in Little Traverse Bay and in the Straits. |
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Photos from webcams at wvbi.net and mackinacbridge.org |
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Coming up in our Community Calendar Report…
Lighting rules intended to protect Dark Skies are up for discussion tonight. Plus, a new Island fire-safety project gets help from the Grand Traverse Band, the Queen of Hearts pot closes in on 12-thousand dollars, and there’s something new to see at Beaver Head Lighthouse.
Those stories along with a run down of local events, birthdays, this date in hisotry and more are up after this global and national news… [Time check.] |
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Today’s featured image: The Fresnel lens at the Beaver Head Light now has a proper home built by Tony Gatliff, but don’t press that button. Photo provided by Keith Brothers |
