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There was an overflow crowd for Dr. Lois Campbell’s memorial service on Saturday. There were many family members there as well as friends of Lois from near and quite far away. B-I-C-S superintendent and principal Wil Cwikiel remembered Lois in remarks that were widely praised. He ended his comments by thanking Lois for being a great teacher to all… including himself. After the service, a lunch was served and memories were shared.
TDS service was out again early this morning from midnight until about 1:00 a.m. The outage appears to have been Island-wide and took down all services. T-D-S has not provided any information on the cause of the outage.
In Great Lakes news, research programs that monitor the Lakes could face major funding cuts under a proposed federal budget that would reduce support for NOAA by about one-third. Scientists say the affected programs provide critical information on water quality, lake conditions, harmful algal blooms, and weather that is widely used by boaters, anglers, shippers, and communities across the region.
As Michigan’s race for governor heats up, candidates are weighing in on a number of issues. We’ll cover one a day this week starting with the growing debate over data centers. Both Democrats and Republicans say new facilities should be accountable for their use of water, energy, and land, and agree they shouldn’t drive up electric rates for residents. Differences emerge over local control, with some candidates saying communities should be able to block projects entirely, while others support stricter oversight and public hearings before developments move forward. There’s a complete rundown of each candidates position in a Bridge Michigan story linked in today’s script online.
In other Island news, the Amik Circle Society opened its Cultural Preservation Center yesterday. It’s just south of town on Kings Highway. Exhibits there provide information on the Island’s Stone Circle as well as the story of Native Americans on the Island with many well displayed artifacts and photos bringing life to the information.
First day visitors gather outside the newly opened Amik Circle Society Cultural Preservation Center. Photo from Amik Circle Society Facebook Post
Tickets for summer events at the BIC Center and Baroque on Beaver go on sale today. You’ll find them at tickets dot bic center dot org, where you’ll also find links to tickets for all other summer events on the Island including the Music Festival and the Feile.
The Beaver Island Elks have announced an open house at their lodge to celebrate Flag Day. That will be on Sunday the 14th. There’ll be food and drink to enjoy.
Munson Healthcare has donated seventy-five hundred dollars to the Women’s Resource Center of Northern Michigan. The funding will help expand mental health counseling services and improve survivor support spaces in Petoskey. Munson employees also recently volunteered at the organization’s Safe Home, helping with outdoor cleanup and maintenance projects. |
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Now here’s a look at other upcoming events on your Emerald Isle…
First your meeting planner…
Peaine Township Planning Commission meets next Monday at 5:00. A-A meets Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 6:00. B-I-C-S Committee of the Whole meets Wednesday at 5:30. Locations and more details are in the calendar entries online.
On the fun front…
Monday, Open Hands has breakfast at the GFC from 8:00 to 11:00. COA has Cardio Drumming at 10:00 and Art Therapy at 11:00 at Peaine Township Hall. The Beachcomber has All You Can Eat Pizza and Salad night.
Tuesday at 9:30, there’s Chair Strength Training up in the Hangout at the BIC Center. At 10:00, Babes & Toddlers mix it up at the library and there is Pickleball outside on the township courts. At 2:15 there’s a Home School Meet-up at the library.
Highlights for the rest of the week include…
Wednesday, the Open Hands Café: Breakfast Club runs 8:00 until 10:00 a.m. at Gregg Fellowship Center. At 1:00, there’s Seniors BINGO at the BIC Center.
Thursday, the COA has a double feature at Peaine Twp Hall — Cardio Drumming at 10:00 and Art Therapy at 11:00. Meanwhile, 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. And, Thursday evening is Burger and a Beer Night at the Shamrock.
[Thursday evening on the radio, drop in for W-V-B-I’s newest music show. It’s The Underground with Leila Freijy. It’s the underground sound of grunge and more from the 80s and 90s with special features every week. Tune in at 7:00 for two hours Underground.]
Friday, the Island’s Lilacs and Lyrics weekend gets underway. There’ll be music, an Irish Currach Workshop, restaurant specials, guided lilac tours and raffle prizes at local gift shops. Also on Friday, there’s Senior and Vets Coffee and Donuts from 9:00 to 11:00 in the Welcome Center at the BIC Center, plus Chair Strength Training up in the Hangout at 9:30. And, the library has afterschool board game fun starting at 3:30. [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, is Graduation for the B-I-C-S Class of 2026. There’ll be a graduation parade down Main Street starting at 12:30 followed by graduation ceremonies on the lawn behind school at 1:00, unless it rains ich which case no parade and the ceremony will be in the gym. Right now, though, the weather looks perfect. Also Saturday, the Artisan’s Market is on at the Point starting at 10:00. Fiero Code Club is at the library at 1:00. It’s 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 Missiojn at 9:00 and at the Christian Church at 10:00. Mass is at Holy Cross at 12:15. |
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On our Birthday List: Tammy McDonough and Tom Whitman are celebrating today. Happy Birthday to Tammy and Tom, 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 save for occasional culvert digging delays on East Side Drive. There are no bridge delays. But, hey, let’s be careful out there as traffic increases with seasonal residents returning every day and the kids and all out enjoying the warmer weather. |
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On this date in 1215, Mongol forces led by Genghis Khan capture and loot Peking, then one of the largest cities in the world under the Jin dynasty. This day in 1495 also marks the first recorded mention of Scotch whisky and, in 1967, The Beatles release their genre changing, story-telling album Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band. And, in 1980…[SFX: This is CNN]…CNN launches the first 24 by seven T-V news channel.
CNN launched on this day in 1980 eventually adding the voice of James Earl Jones as part of their on-air identity. Image from Wikimedia Commons |
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Our Merriam Webster Word of the Day is palatable (adjective) [PAL-uh-tuh-bul], meaning pleasant to the taste, or more broadly, acceptable or agreeable. The word comes from palate, the roof of your mouth, long associated with the sense of taste. You can describe a delicious meal as palatable, but also an idea, plan, or even bad news presented in a way that’s easier to accept. Palatable—something that goes down easy. |
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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 Genghis Khan: “An action committed in anger is an action doomed to failure.” |
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On a lighter note… But a Norwegian wood. |
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That’s the W-V-B-I Community Calendar Report for this Beaver Island Monday, June 1st, 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 64 by the water and 79 inland. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Tonight Clear, with a low around 44. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Tuesday Sunny, with a high near 65/79. North wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Tuesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 50. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 63/76. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Wednesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Thursday Partly sunny, with a high near 63/77. Thursday Night A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Friday Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66/74. Friday Night A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Saturday Partly sunny, with a high near 67/77. Saturday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Sunday Partly sunny, with a high near 70/81. |
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Air Quality Index at 6:30 was 5. |
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Fire Danger Level: Very High |
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Out on the Big Drink… |
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Today NE wind 5 to 15 kt. Sunny. Waves 1 to 2 ft. Tuesday Variable winds 5 kt or less. Sunny. Waves 1 ft or less. Wednesday SW wind 5 to 10 kt. Sunny. Waves 1 ft or less. |
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Photos from webcams at wvbi.net and mackinacbridge.org |
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Coming up in our Community Calendar Report…
Islanders gather to remember beloved educator Dr. Lois Campbell, Great Lakes research programs face possible federal funding cuts, and we begin a weeklong look at where Michigan’s candidates for governor stand on key issues, starting with the debate over data centers. Plus, a new cultural preservation center opens on the Island.
…all of that plus a run-down of local events, birthdays and more after this global and national news from F-S-N. [Time check.] |
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Today’s featured image: First day visitors gather outside the newly opened Amik Circle Society Cultural Preservation Center. Photo from Amik Circle Society Facebook Post |
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