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The Great Lakes Island Summit wrapped up yesterday just before 11:00 after two full days of meetings and events on the Island. Angel Welke, who lead the team organizing the event was enthused with the results. “We saw lots of great ideas to help resolve Island issues,” she said in some wrap up comments. The Alliance is made up of representatives from almost all the inhabited islands in the Great Lakes. Beaver Island has its first ADA-compliant fishing pier. Thanks to a Charlevoix County Community Foundation grant, the Beaver Island Wildlife Club installed the new pier on Lake Geneserath. It’s designed for everyone to enjoy—whether fishing, launching a boat, or simply taking in the view. Wildlife Club director Don Tritsch says every time he visits, someone is using it. He thanked C3F donors and local contractor Island Property Services for making the project possible. Final installation work underway at the new Lake Geneserath dock. Image from Charlevoix County Community Foundation Over in Petoskey, the new 60-unit affordable housing project called the Lofts at Lumber Square drew more than 240 names on its waiting list before opening. Advocates say Emmet County alone needs hundreds more rentals to meet demand. Meantime, here on the Island, there is some progress. A new 12-unit affordable housing project called the Juniper opens in October, and already nine units are spoken for. Leaders across the region say more efforts like these are vital to keeping communities livable. A new Michigan State study finds shoreline armoring along Lake Michigan has jumped fivefold since 2014. Nearly 70 miles, or 19 percent, of the state’s western shore is now lined with seawalls and revetments. Researchers warn that while armoring offers short-term protection for property owners, it disrupts natural beach-building and can worsen erosion. There’s more about the study and the implications of added shoreline armoring in a Bridge Michigan article linked in our script online. The Grand Traverse County Health Department says a bat found in a local home has tested positive for rabies. All people potentially exposed are now receiving post-exposure treatment. Rabies is spread through bites or scratches and is almost always fatal without prompt care, though U.S. deaths are rare thanks to vaccination. Health department officials urge residents to avoid contact with wild animals—especially bats, raccoons, skunks, and foxes—and to keep pets vaccinated. They say this is the 33rd rabid bat confirmed in Michigan this year. Meanwhile, Old Mission Peninsula residents face more fallout from losing a lawsuit filed by local wineries. M-Live reports this morning that a second insurer has sued Peninsula Township, arguing it shouldn’t have to cover nearly $50 million in damages awarded in the litigation. The payout stems from a federal judge’s ruling that township zoning rules violated the wineries’ rights. One insurer has already filed a similar case. Both sides to the original litigation have appealed, so everything including insurance coverage is now up in the air. |
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Now, here’s a look at events happening on your Emerald Isle… First your meeting planner…
On the fun front today… Thursday, at 9:00, there’s Pickleball on the Peaine Township Courts. At 10:00 a trio of activities: Tai Chi in the Hangout at the BIC Center, C-O-A Cardio Drumming out at the Peaine Township Hall and Women’s Bible Study at the Christian Church. This Evening at the library at 7:30, Lori E. Taylor will present her creations while on the Island as part of the Artist in Residence program. Lori has been hosting workshops and is also an author of several kids books including “Bamboozled on Beaver Island”. And, Thursday evenings are Burger & a Beer Night at the Shamrock, plus Thursday Night Euchre is back for the season, once again at the Whiskey Point Brewery. Cards hit the table at 7:00. Friday, Senior + Vets Coffee + Donuts is on at the BIC Center from 8:30 to 11:30. At 9:00, there’s Chair Strength Training in the Hangout at the BIC Center. There’s Pickleball at 9:00, too, on the outdoor courts at Peaine Township Park. B-I-C-S Soccer and Volleyball squads head up to that other island for matches on Friday afternoon and Saturday. Friday evening at 7:00, the Historical Society will celebrate Native American Day a presentation by Amanda Weinert, the Kinoomaagewinan (Teachings of the Earth) Coordinator at the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians (LTBB), Education Department. She’ll introduce Great Lakes Anishnaabe traditions and cultural perspectives. That’s at the Print Shop Museum. And, Friday night in our Dark Skies, the moon pairs up with Scorpius. Rumor is that there will be scopes and binocs out for viewing over at the Donegal Bay Pavillion. There’s more info on what to see and where to look at dark sky island dot org. [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.]
Amanda Weinert, the Kinoomaagewinan (Teachings of the Earth) Coordinator at the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians (LTBB) will present at the Print Shop Friday evening at 7:00. Image from BIHS post Highlights for the rest of the week include… Saturday, there’s Pickleball outdoors at 9:00. The Artisan’s Market is on for this weekend starting at 10:00 out at Whiskey Point. Fiero Coding Club is on at the library at 1:00. At 3:00 at the BIC Center, the movie is How to Train Your Dragon. As an ancient threat endangers both Vikings and dragons alike on the isle of Berk, the friendship between Hiccup, an inventive Viking, and Toothless, a Night Fury dragon, becomes the key to both species forging a new future together. It’s rated PG. Then at 6:00 its Superman, Look Up. Superman must reconcile his alien Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as reporter Clark Kent. As the embodiment of truth, justice and the human way he soon finds himself in a world that views these as old-fashioned. Rate PG-13. And, Saturdays 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, Jackson Smith and Steve Girbach are in with Songs from the Trail. 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 the Christian Church at 10:00, and Mass at Holy Cross at 12:15. Looking ahead to highlights for next week… Monday, there’s a D-N-R Open House at the BIC Center at 3:00. Tuesday, there’s Chair Strength Training at the BIC Center at 9:00. Pickleball is outside on the township courts at 9:00. Babes and Toddlers mix it up at the library at 10:00. At 11:00, Health Department of Northwest Michigan is holding an immunization clinic at the school. Call the Health Department at 800-432-4121 to sign up. Wednesday afternoon. Grand Marais is at Beaver Island to take on the B-I-C-S soccer and Volleyball squads. Games start at 12:30. Wednesday, at the BIC Center, there’s Bingo at 1:00 in the Hangout. And, there is BINGO at the G-F-C. Doors open for fellowship at 6:15. Games start at 7:00. |
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NAME OF DAY: The BIC Center Name of the Day is Matt. If that’s your name, come on into the BIC Center today to pick out a free drink of your choice. BIRTHDAYS: Andrew Grogan, Rob Bellingar-Coffell, William Nix and Janet Burton are on our list today. Happy Birthday to Janet, William, Rob and Andrew, and if we missed you on the list, Happy Birthday to you too from everyone at WVBI 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 with no bridge delays. But, let’s be careful out there—especially in the school zone. |
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On this date in 1789, two years after adopting the U.S. Constitution, Congress approves 12 amendments to safeguard individual liberties—protecting freedom of speech, the press, assembly, and religion. Ten of those would be ratified by the states, becoming the Bill of Rights.
Image of the original Joint Resolution passed by Congress proposing 12 amendments to the Constitution 10 of which would be adopted by the States as the Bill of Rights. Image from National Archives |
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Our Merriam Webster Word of the Day is anomaly (noun) [uh-NAH-muh-lee]. It’s a noun for something unusual or unexpected. The word traces back to the Greek anṓmalos [ah-NOH-mah-los], meaning “uneven” or “irregular.” That comes from the prefix a- [ah], meaning “not,” and homalόs [ho-mah-LOHS], meaning “even,” which in turn comes from homos [HOH-mos], meaning “same.” |
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Now, to wrap up for this Beaver Island Thursday… |
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Here’s a thought for the day from John Adams, who was Vice President of the U-S and President of the Senate when the resolution adopting what would become the Bill of Rights was passed by Congress: “We have no Constitution which functions in the absence of a moral people.” |
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On a lighter note…heere’s a Euchre joke for you to tell tonight at the games… Why did the right bower cross the road? To get to the other hand… and probably take the trick! |
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That’s the W-V-B-I Community Calendar Report for this Beaver Island Thursday, September 25th, 2025. 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 Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 63/65. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Tonight Partly cloudy, with a low around 58/55. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Friday Partly sunny, with a high near 65/70. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Friday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 56/53. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Saturday Mostly sunny, with a high near 68/73. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Saturday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 57/54. Sunday Sunny, with a high near 69/73. Sunday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 58/56. Monday Sunny, with a high near 70/74. Monday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 58/54. Tuesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 67/71. Tuesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 55/52. Wednesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 65/69. |
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Fire Danger Level on the Island set at Moderate. AQI this morning was 30.
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Out on the Big Drink… |
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Today N wind 5 to 10 kt becoming W in the afternoon. Patchy fog before 10am. Waves 1 ft or less. Friday WNW wind around 10 kt becoming NE in the afternoon. A chance of showers before 7am, then a chance of sprinkles between 7am and 8am. Waves around 1 ft. Saturday S wind 5 to 10 kt becoming SW in the afternoon. Mostly sunny. Waves 1 ft or less. |
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Water Temperature: It’s 64 in Little Traverse Bay. The North Lake Michigan buoy southwest of Gull is reporting 64 with less than one-foot seas.
Mid Lake Michigan photo at time shown. Provided by NWS |
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Photos from webcams at wvbi.net and mackinacbridge.org |
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Coming up in today’s Community Calendar Report: The Great Lakes Island Alliance Summit wraps up with new ideas, Beaver Island opens its first ADA-compliant fishing pier, and a new housing project here is nearly full before opening day. Plus, shoreline erosion concerns, a rabid bat in Traverse City, and more fallout from Peninsula Township’s $50 million winery lawsuit loss All of those stories plus a look at this date in history, info on a Native Ameircan Day Friday at the Print Shop, Saturday movies, birthdays, a word of the day and a bad joke…all after a global and national news update from FSN. [timecheck] |
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Today’s featured image: Final installation work underway at the new Lake Geneserath dock. Image from Charlevoix County Community Foundation |
