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The battle over Line five under the straits is headed to the nation’s highest court. The Supreme Court said yesterday that it will decide whether a legal battle over the Line 5 oil pipeline stays in Michigan court or shifts to federal judges. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel first sued to shut down part of Line 5 back in 2019, citing state environmental laws. Enbridge, the Canadian pipeline operator, moved the case to federal court well past the usual 30-day window. A lower court allowed it, but the Sixth Circuit reversed, sending the case back to Ingham County. Enbridge argues federal treaties and conflicting appeals court rulings justify Supreme Court review. The state says the case belongs in Michigan, to protect the Great Lakes from a Line 5 rupture. Meanwhile, Enbridge continues seeking permits for a tunnel to house a replacement pipeline beneath the Straits of Mackinac. Meantime, a group called Michiganders for Money Out of Politics wants voters to ban political donations by monopoly utilities like DTE and Consumers, plus big state contractors. They’ve launched a petition drive aiming for the 2026 ballot. The coalition says it’s time to limit corporate influence and protect the Great Lakes from costly decisions driven by special interests. Utilities argue they’re transparent and oppose the plan. Organizers hope to finalize ballot language by July. Up north, Charlevoix’s Argonne House restaurant is turning 100 this summer. Opened in 1925 as the Thorman Country Club, its rich history includes dance nights, shipwreck tales, and visits from beauty queens. The Charlevoix Historical Society will share its story in programs at the Train Depot on July 15, and on August 9 the current owners will celebrate the centennial at the Argonne with dinner, dancing, and live music. The Argonne House today. Image from argonnehouse.com A recent Island visitor is in search of a ring she lost here. No great value other than sentimental. It’s silver with waves on it possibly lost on Mt. Pisgah, the beach at Donegal Bay or by the shoe tree. There’s a picture of something similar in today’s script. Reply to her post on the Forum if you find it.
Image from beaverislandforum.com The AMVETS have invited all veterans who will be on the Island on Independence Day to join them in the parade on Friday. Meet them next to Holy Cross Church on Kings Highway no later than 12:30 for the 1:00 step-off. There’ll be a vehicle for those not able top walk all or part of the route. |
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Now, here’s a look at events happening on your Emerald Isle… First your meeting planner. A-A meets Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 6:00 at the Christian Church. Peaine Township Planning Commission has a meeting set for Tuesday at 3:30. School is closed this week for the holiday and, speaking of that, there is a Community Meeting on main street on Friday to celebrate our Independence. It starts at 1:00 and will end with fireworks. On the fun front today… Tuesday, there’s Chair Strength Training at the BIC Center at 9:00. Pickleball has changed to summer days and times. Today at 9:00, Thursday at 9:00 and Saturday at 9:00. Babes and Toddlers mix it up at the library at 10:00. Also, at 10:00, pickleball outdoors on the Peaine Township courts. At 10:30, there’s C-O-A Walkersize with a walk from Heritage Park out to the St. James Campground and back. At 1:00, drop by the BIC Center Hangout to play Mah Jongg [mah jawng]. Wednesday, Paradise Bay Coffee Shop opens at 8:30 for the season. Summer Yoga at the BIC Center is on today at 9:30 with a restorative session. The library has plenty going on. There’s Kids Storytime, Crafts and Art for three years and up at 10:00 and then for 10 years and up at 11:00. At the BIC Center, there’s Bingo at 1:00 in the Hangout. At 3:00 C-O-A has Fun & Gamers out at Peaine Township Hall. At 7:00, there’s BINGO at the Gregg Fellowship Center. Doors open at 6:15 for fellowship. Highlights for the rest of the week include… Thursday, at 8:00 the Beaver Island Golf Course annual 4th of July Golf Tournament tees off. There’ll be lunch and prizes. At 9:00 there’s Pickleball and at 10:00 a trifecta 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. Again, all those events starting at 10:00. At 11:00, the COA has a Crafter’s Social at the Peaine Township Hall. And it’s Burger and a Beer Night at the Shamrock. Friday, is Independence Day. The BIC Center will be closed, so no Senior + Vets Coffee + Donuts, Yoga or Chair Strength training. Also closed are the library and the resale shop. But, the C-O-A has a Walkersize at 10:30, a walk from Heritage Park to the St. James Campground and back. The Island’s Independence Day parade steps off at 1:00. If you want to be in it, be lined up by 12:30 on Kings Highway south of Holy Cross. Fireworks are at about 10:00 in the evening as soon as twilight has faded. [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.] Just before sunrise on Saturday look for Neptune near the eastern-southeastern horizon. Look for the brighter Saturn first. Neptune will be just north of it. Check dark sky island dot org for more info. Then, head to the free Beaver Island E-M-S pancake breakfast at the Holy Cross Hall from 8:00 to 11:00. Fluffy pancakes, eggs, bacon, hot coffee, and lemonade. Did I mention it’s free? Work off the breakfast with Pickleball outside on the Peaine Township courts at 9:00. Then, there’s the Artisan’s Market out by the lighthouse at Whiskey Point. That starts at 10:00. At 1:30, the Eve McDonough Music School is in session at Red Deer. Check the calendar for sign up info. Saturday evenings are Prime Rib Night at the Shamrock. After dinner, you’ve two choices for music. The annual McDonough Memorial Concert is at 7:30 in the front lawn under the pines at Red Deer. At the BIC Center it’s the Orbitsuns, the Motor City’s finest purveyors of low down and dirty outlaw country. Showtime is 7:30. Tickets are at tickets dot bic center dot org. [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 and Episcopal Mission at 9:00 and the Christian Church at 10:00, and Mass at Holy Cross at 12:15. At 1:30, the Eve McDonough Music School is back in session for its second and final day. Then at 9:00, it’s Red Deer Unplugged with Shaker Hites playing inside at the cabin. Looking ahead to highlights for next week… Monday, Summer Yoga is at the BIC Center at 9:30 in the Theater with a Basic Flow session. C-O-A has Cardio Drumming at 10:00 and a Crafter’s Social at 11:00, both out at Peaine Township Hall. B-I-Robot, the B-I-C-S robotics team presents a robot film festival at the BIC Center. Wild Robot shows at 3:00. A robot discovers the wonders of nature in this award-winning hit. At 5:00 there’ll be a robot demonstration with a look at this year’s competition robot and robot racing. At 6:00, Companion takes to the screen. 𝘈 𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘬𝘦𝘯𝘥 𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘢𝘵 𝘢 𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘰𝘴 𝘢𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘪𝘵‘𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘴𝘦𝘦𝘮. Also Monday, Red Deer Unplugged is on for a second night featuring Ruby John. Showtime is 9:00, again in the cabin at Red Deer. And, Monday evening is all you can eat pizza night at the Beachcomber. |
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NAME OF DAY: The BIC Center Name of the Day is Lizzie. If that’s your name, come on in to the BIC Center today to pick out a free drink of your choice. BIRTHDAYS: Jared Robert, Kelly Collins, Larry Roy and Nick DeLaat are on our list today. Happy Birthday to Kelly, Nick, Larry and Jared 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. Still, let’s be careful out there…especially around the school zone |
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On this day in 1863 The twenty-fourth Michigan Infantry regiment of the Iron Brigade engages advancing Confederate forces in Pennsylvania. Among those in the battle is Gilbert A. Dickey, one of the seven students of the Michigan Agricultural College who received special exemptions to depart the University early to begin training as Army engineers. In savage fighting, the twenty-fourth will suffer 73 percent casualties (363 of 496 men including Gilbert Dickey) …on the first day of the three-day Battle of Gettysburg.
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Our Merriam Webster Word of the Day is verbose (adjective) [ver-BOHSS], which describes someone who tends to use many words to convey their point. Verbose can also describe something, such as a speech, that contains more words than necessary. Verbose comes from the Latin adjective verbōsus, from verbum, meaning “word.” Perhaps to prove the point, here’s a rundown of other words to describe wordiness in English. Diffuse, long-winded, prolix, redundant, windy, repetitive, |
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Now, to wrap up for this Beaver Island Tuesday, July 1st … |
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Here’s a thought for the day from Dan Aykroyd, who was born on this day in 1952: “We must come to the point where we realize the concept of race is a false one. There is only one race, the human race.” |
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On a lighter note… What do you call a parade where everyone wears masks? A mask-arade. |
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That’s the W-V-B-I Community Calendar Report for this Beaver Island Tuesday, July 1st, 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 Sunny, with a high near 66 on the shore, 73 inland. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Wednesday A slight chance of showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Sunny, with a high near 73 in town, 83 inland. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Wednesday Night A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 57. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Thursday Sunny, with a high near 72 by the beach, 79 inland. North wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Thursday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Independence Day Mostly sunny, with a high near 74 on the parade route, 82 inland. Friday Night A chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Saturday Showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75, 82 inland. Saturday Night Showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Sunday Partly sunny, with a high near 73, 80 inland. Sunday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Monday Mostly sunny, with a high near 73 on the beach, 80 inland. |
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Fire Danger Level on the Island set at High. |
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Out on the Big Drink… |
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Today W wind around 10 kt. Mostly sunny. Waves 1 ft or less. Wednesday WSW wind around 10 kt. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Waves around 1 ft. Thursday Variable winds 5 kt or less. Sunny. Waves 1 ft or less. |
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Water Temperature: It’s 59 in Little Traverse Bay. The North Lake Michigan buoy southwest of Gull is reporting 57 with one foot waves.
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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The Line 5 pipeline fight is headed to the U.S. Supreme Court — who decides, Michigan or federal judges? A push to ban political donations by monopoly utilities could land on the 2026 ballot. Charlevoix’s historic Argonne House turns 100, with celebrations planned this summer. A visitor hopes to find a lost ring on the Island. Plus: veterans invited to join Beaver Island’s July 4th parade, and a Michigan tie to Gettysburg on the anniversary of the first day of that epic battle. |
Community Calendar Report for Tuesday, July 1st, 2025
