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Michigan’s dam safety overhaul is one vote from Governor Whitmer’s desk after Senate action last Thursday. The bills would strengthen flood standards, increase inspections and require owners to prove they can maintain their dams. The House must approve a final change by the Senate before the package goes to the Governor. The reforms follow years of delays since devastating mid-Michigan dam failures in 2020. #Environment
Bridge Michigan reports this morning that only about one in four Michigan high school juniors meets college-readiness benchmarks on the S-A-T. Bridge says that’s down from nearly 27 percent last year and 35 percent a decade ago. Math remains a particular challenge: just over a quarter meet that benchmark, compared with about half in reading and writing. But educators caution that one test doesn’t tell the whole story. Grayling High School Principal Sarah Allen told Bridge hard work and leadership also help prepare students for college. State officials point to gains in Advanced Placement testing and opportunities to earn college credit while still in high school. A listing of results shows Charlevoix Public Schools at just 39% and Petoskey at 44. The report did not include info for B-I-C-S. #Education
In Petoskey, unpaid parking tickets can now get your car booted. The city can now immobilize or tow vehicles with six or more unpaid violations totaling over a hundred dollars. A late-fee amnesty ended last month. #Traffic
M-Live forecasters say the U-P could see its first snow of the season as temps fall across the state tonight. Frost is possible up there and in the Central Lower and the Saginaw Valley. The island will drop as low as 42 tonight. #Weather
Beaver Island Pet Care is now open for business down by Greene’s Lake. Boarding operations are in place with grooming to follow soon. Call 231-437-0333 for more info. #IslandEconomy
Pet care services have returned to the island with the opening of Beaver Island Pet Care. Photo from Beaver Island Pet Care via Facebook
The C-O-A has set the date for their single visit to the Island in October. They’ll be here on Friday, October 23rd for a Halloween Lunch and to provide sign-up for various senior services (including winter snow removal) because, winter is coming. Costumes are encourage for the lunch, which will feature Lasagna, salad, bread, cookies…and live music. R-S-V-P to 2124 or bimeals@charlevoixcounty.org #Seniors
THE COA’s October meal and visit will be on October 23. Call 2124 or email bimeals@charlevoixcounty.org to sign up.
Mary Palmer won the Queen of Hearts Draw on Saturday, but she picked the four of spades. She took home a $100 consolation prize. The jackpot now stands at $18,325.
The Queen of Hearts hides on at the Elks Lodge. Next draw is Saturday the 10th. Photo from Beaver Island Elks
In sports, the Lions fell to Carolina, 32-26, Sunday night, dropping to two-and-two. Detroit’s defense surrendered more than 400 yards. Next up: a road trip to Arizona. #Sports |
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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 Tuesday at 5:00. A-A meets Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 6:00.
…and that is it through end of next week. Locations and more details are in the calendar entries online.
On the fun front today…
Monday, B-I-C-S will host Watershed Academy through the school day. At 5:00, the Senior Digital Social Cafe at the library will offer a “Stay Safe Online” presentation for Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Everyone will be welcome. Please sign up ahead of time so the library can plan additional sessions if needed. At 6:00, the Forgiveness Book Study will meet at the Print Shop Museum.
Tuesday, Pickleball will get underway at 9:00 on the township courts. Babies and Toddlers Mix-Up will bring little ones and their grownups together at the library at 10:00. At 10:30, Chair Strength Training will meet upstairs in the Hangout at the BIC Center. Also at 10:30, the school calendar will have the rescheduled soccer and volleyball games with Ojibwe.
Highlights for the rest of the week include…
Wednesday, American Mah Jongg will start at 10:00 in the BIC Center Hangout. All skill levels will be welcome; bring your 2026 Mah Jongg card if you have one. Afternoon Bingo will follow at 1:00. The Islander volleyball squad will head to Interlochen for a match listed at 4:00. The Amik Cultural Preservation Center will open from 4:00 to 7:00 for tours and discussions. At 5:00, Time for Art will return to the BIC Center with a screen-printing tutorial led by Bayard Kurth. The class will be free for those 60 and older and five dollars for everyone else.
Thursday, Pickleball will start at 9:00 at Peaine Township Park. Women’s Bible Study will meet at the Christian Church at 10:00. The Immunization Clinic cancelled last week has been reset for Thursday and will run from 11:00 to 3:00 at B-I-C-S. Call the Health Department to set a time, or just walk in. At 5:00, Burger and a Beer Night will begin at the Shamrock. And if you have apples to share for Johnny Applesqueeze, the BIC Center will start accepting donations Thursday morning at 9:00. You’ll have until 4:00 Friday to drop them off.
Friday and Saturday will bring the third annual Harvest on the Harbor, with local vendors, cider pressing, crafts and more fall fun. [More on that tomorrow.]
Harvest on the Harbor is on tap for Friday and Saturday this week with a bevy of activities. Image from WVBI Community Calendar
Friday will begin with free Harvest Coffee and Donuts at the BIC Center from 8:30 to 10:30. Apple cider will be on offer, too, and the whole community will be welcome, whatever your age. Pickleball will start at 9:00 on the township courts, and Chair Strength Training will follow at 10:30 in the BIC Center Hangout. From noon to 4:00, the library will offer a drop-in perspective tree painting craft for all ages. Supplies will be provided, and no registration will be needed. Then, from 4:00 to 6:00, Kate Eisenmann and Pete Haak will lead the Great Apple Cut-Up in the BIC Center lobby. They’ll provide the tools to get apples ready for Saturday’s cider pressing. Bring yourself, a friend, and your favorite nibbles and sips.
[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, the Islander soccer squad will compete in the Northern Lights League tournament. Pickleball will start at 9:00 at Peaine Township Park. From noon to 4:00, Harvest on the Harbor will feature Artisan Alley at the BIC Center, with handmade goods, art, crafts and other creations from local makers. Johnny Applesqueeze will run during those same hours, with Kate and Pete pressing fresh cider for you to enjoy on site. There won’t be packaged cider to take home, so come enjoy a cup at the festival. Prime Rib Night will start at the Shamrock at 5:00, and another round of outdoor Pickleball will begin at 7:00.
[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.
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 Elijah. 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: Joe McDonough is celebrating today. Happy Birthday to Joe, 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 ferry arrives and there are folks soon be out leaf peeping. So, let’s be careful out there. |
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On this date in 1975, Detroit dedicates a Michigan historical marker honoring Fannie M. Richards. The marker recognizes Richards as Detroit’s first Black public-school teacher and a leader in the fight against segregated schools. Her campaign helps bring an 1869 Michigan Supreme Court ruling ordering Detroit’s schools integrated—85 years before Brown versus Board of Education.
A Michigan Historical Marker at the site of Fannie Richard’s home and an undated photo. Images from Historical Marker Database (photo by J.T. Lambrou) and ASIS International |
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Our Merriam Webster Word of the Day is perseverate [per-SEV-uh-rayt]. To perseverate means to focus intently on a thought—or to repeat something continually. The verb comes from perseveration, a psychology term adopted from German in the early 1900s. If you keep replaying an old mistake, you may be perseverating. |
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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 President Dwight D. Eisenhauer: “Un-American activity cannot be prevented or routed out by employing un-American methods; to preserve freedom we must use the tools that freedom provides.” |
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And on a lighter note… Don’t Stop Be-Leafin’. |
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That’s the W-V-B-I Community Calendar Report for this Beaver Island Monday, October 5th, 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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WEATHER |
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[Current Condition Report, then…] |
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Air Quality Index this morning was 6. |
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Fire Danger: Moderate |
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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 10 to 20 kt. Mostly sunny. Waves 1 to 3 ft. Tuesday S wind 15 to 25 kt, with gusts as high as 35 kt. A chance of showers after 4pm. Waves 2 ft building to 6 ft. Wednesday W wind around 15 kt. Sunny. Waves around 2 ft. Thursday WNW wind 15 to 20 kt. Mostly sunny. Waves around 2 ft. Friday WNW wind 10 to 15 kt. Mostly sunny. Waves around 1 ft. |
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Water Temps: 62 at the mid-lake buoy southwest of Gull Island, at Sleeping Bear and in Little Traverse Bay. 60 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…
Unpaid tickets could get your car booted in Petoskey. Michigan’s dam safety overhaul nears the finish line, while new S-A-T results raise concerns about college readiness. Plus, the Lions fall to Carolina.
Those stories along with more local and state news, a run down of local events, birthdays, this date in history and more are up after this global and national news… [Time check.] |
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Today’s featured image: Red sky in morning, sailors take warning…though today perhaps the warning is about frost in the central northern LP and inner UP, and maybe the first snow up there. Photo from Mackinac Bridge Authority Webcam |
