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Former U.S. Transportation Secretary and T-C resident Pete Buttigieg endorsed Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson during a campaign stop in Traverse City on Monday. Buttigieg praised Benson’s leadership as Michigan secretary of state, particularly during the 2020 election, and hinted he may still have future political ambitions, telling supporters, “Believe me, I’m working on that.” Benson is touring the state ahead of the August 4 primary, with absentee voting already underway.
Also in T-C news, a group of local investors has agreed to buy the landmark Park Place Hotel. They plan renovations, expanded amenities, and improved guest service while keeping the current staff.
Up in the U-P, a campground on the east end of Isle Royale is temporarily closed after increasing encounters between people and wildlife. While the National Park Service didn’t identify the animal, visitors have been repeatedly warned about wolves entering campgrounds in search of improperly stored food. The closure remains in effect through Wednesday afternoon.
In Lansing, Michigan’s new $84 billion state budget passed Friday includes about $125 million in local spending projects, or earmarks, for communities and organizations across the state. Among the funded projects are river restoration, the Detroit Auto Show, Tulip Time, military history exhibits, and legal aid for tenants facing eviction. Lawmakers say new transparency rules made the process more open than in past years.
On the Island, B-I-C-S graduate and film maker Quintan De Laat is working on raising money to film The Emeral Muse on the Island in August. It’s a tumultuous love story through the lenses of mental health, grief, and self-destruction. He’s almost 75 percent of the way to his goal of 22-hundred dollars. Quintan recently graduated from U of M with a degree in film making and has already had a few short features included in the Beaver Island Film Festival. There’s a link to his company’s Go-Fund-Me in today’s script online.
Sick or dying ducks and other waterfowl have been reported as temperatures warm, and Island birding expert Pam Grassmick says the cause may be avian botulism. Keep pets away from sick or dead birds, never handle them without disposable gloves, and if a bird is dead, double-bag it before disposal. More information, including safe handling tips, is available from the Michigan State Extension Service at a link in today’s script online. https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/avian_botulism_and_the_great_lakes
Paving work continues today on East Side Drive. Best to access the airport from the north. |
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Now here’s a look at other upcoming events on your Emerald Isle…
First your meeting planner…
A-A meets tonight, Thursday Saturday at 6 PM at the Christian Church. That’s it on the meeting front through the end of the week.
On the fun front today…
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 7:00 at the library Acia Warmerdam will be there for a book launch for her latest novel. It’s entitled “If You had Chosen Me.” Also at 7:00 at the Print Shop Museum, the Historical Society will Kick-off of their Incredible Islanders series. As part of the celebration of American’s 250th birthday, it’s a look at special Islanders who have made a difference in the history of our home. The first session will feature Walt Wojan with a presentation by Michelle LaFreniere.
Wednesday, there’s Summer Restorative Yoga BIC Center at 9:30, Seniors BINGO at 1:00 also at the BIC Center. Also, at 1:00, the library invites you to join Ms. Tara at the public beach for Books on the Loose! With your help she’ll be unearthing dino eggs. At 4:00 the Amik Cultural Preservation Center will be open to the public with a member of the Amik Circle Society present for tours and discussions. The Historical Society has cancelled the session they had planned Wednesday evening on the Life and Leadership of James Strang. No word if it will be rescheduled. In our dark Skies Wednesday morning, the moon will be shining near Saturn. They’ll rise after midnight Tuesday evening, so you can see them all night. And Wednesdays we have the Story Teller’s Night Sky. This week, Venus Ascends the Throne of Love and Asks: Is This the Path of Love? There’s more info at Dark Sky Island dot org.
Highlights for the rest of the week include…
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, this evening is 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, plus Chair Strength Training up in the Hangout at 9:30. Also at 9:30, there’s Summer Yoga in the Theater. And at 10:00 A-M Pickleball Outdoors on the Peaine Township courts. And Friday evening at the BIC Center, Duke Tumatoe takes to the stage at 7:30 with high-energy blues, rock, and R&B in a style all his own. Tickets are at tickets dot bic center dot org.
Duke Tuumatoe lights up the BIC Center stage Friday at 7:30. Image from BIC Center via WVBI Community Calendar
[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 Artisan’s Market is on at the Point starting at 10:00. And Saturday nights are Prime Rib Night at the Shamrock. At 7:30, its time for the Glen McDonough Memorial Concert. Music in the pines starting at 7:30 at Reddeer, the little cabin on the woods as you head south out of town on Kings Highway.
[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. Sunday evening, there’s Redeer Unplugged with Shawn McDonough playing at 9:00. Come back Monday evening same time to hear John McCafferty.
The Glenn McDonough Concerts are coming up this weekend. Image from The Red Deer Folk Society via Facebook
Looking ahead to highlights for next week…
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 the library, the Senior Digital Social Café with Greg Doig is at 11:00. Also, at 11:00, there’s Summer Therapeutic Chair Yoga at the BIC Center. And Monday Funday at the BIC Center is a movie day this week. The 3:00 show is Hoppers. A young animal lover uses technology that places her consciousness into a robotic beaver to uncover mysteries within the animal world beyond her imagination. It’s the latest from Pixar, rated PG. At 6:00 it’s Remarkably Bright Creatures, based on the best-selling book, telling the story of an Octopus and its relationship with two caregivers at an aquarium. Sally Field stars. Rated PG-13. And, don’t forget, Monday evenings are All You Can Eat Pizza and Salad night at the Beachcomber. |
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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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On our Birthday List today are Judy Gallagher, Zach Manship and Candance Oswold. Happy Birthday to Candace, Judy and Zach, 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 municipal airport. Occasional slight delays on the way to Welke Airport and note that again today you can only get there headed south on East Side Drive. Otherwise, the Island Beltway is running smoothly. There will continue to be heavy truck traffic on Kings Highway, McCauley and East Side Drive between them as part of the paving project. So, the Island is busier than ever with all the construction traffic, bikers and hikers, walkers and phone gawkers, fawns and turtles and traffic in town when the ferry arrives, so let’s be careful out there. |
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On this date in 1775, the Olive Branch Petition arrived in England, carrying the Continental Congress’s final appeal to King George III to avoid a full-scale war. Drafted largely by John Dickinson, the petition declared the colonies’ loyalty to the Crown while asking the King to intervene against Parliament’s actions. The appeal came after fighting had already begun at Battles of Lexington and Concord and Battle of Bunker Hill, but many delegates still hoped reconciliation was possible. King George III refused to receive the petition. Instead, he declared the colonies to be in open rebellion. The rejection marked a turning point, convincing many Americans that independence—not compromise—would be the only path forward.
Painting of John Dickinson. Image from Wikipedia |
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Our Merriam Webster Word of the Day is perfunctory (adjective) [per-FUNK-tuh-ree]. If something is perfunctory, it’s done with little effort, enthusiasm, or care—just enough to get it over with. You might give a perfunctory wave to someone you barely know or offer a perfunctory apology that doesn’t sound very sincere. The word comes from Latin and originally meant simply “to get through” or “perform,” but over time it took on the sense of doing something in a careless or routine way—just going through the motions. |
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Now, to wrap up for this Beaver Island Tuesday… |
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Here’s a thought for the day from John Dickinson: “Then join hand in hand, brave Americans all! By uniting we stand, by dividing we fall.” |
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On a lighter note… What do you call a cow you’ve seen before? Deja moo. |
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That’s the W-V-B-I Community Calendar Report for this Beaver Island Tuesday, July 7th, 2026. I’m Kevin Boyle reporting from W-V-B-I’s Langford Family Studios wishing you a great day: why not go ahead and make today the best day ever? And thanks for listening. |
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Today Sunny, with a high near 79 by the water and 86 inland. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Tonight A 20 percent chance of showers after 2am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 66. West wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Wednesday A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74/74. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Wednesday Night Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 64. North wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Thursday A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11am, then a chance of showers between 11am and 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75/76. North wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Thursday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Friday Sunny, with a high near 77/90. Friday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Saturday Sunny, with a high near 78/85. Saturday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Sunday Sunny, with a high near 78/84. Sunday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Monday Sunny, with a high near 78/84. |
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Air Quality Index at 7:33 AM was 42. |
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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 Variable winds 5 kt or less. Sunny. Waves 1 ft or less. Wednesday S wind 5 to 10 kt becoming W in the afternoon. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Waves 1 ft or less. Thursday N wind 5 to 10 kt becoming NW in the afternoon. A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a chance of showers between 10am and 1pm. Waves 1 ft or less. Friday Variable winds 5 kt or less. Sunny. Waves 1 ft or less. Saturday SSE wind 5 to 10 kt becoming WNW in the afternoon. Sunny. Waves 1 ft or less. |
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Water Temps: 68 at the mid-lake buoy southwest of Gull Island and in Little Traverse Bay. 67 in the Straits. 66 at Sleeping Bear. |
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Coming up in our Community Calendar Report…
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg stumps for Jocelyn Benson in Traverse City, T-C investors buy the Park Place Hotel, wolves or something close part of Isle Royale, an Island filmmaker gets closer to his fundraising goal, plus an avian botulism warning for waterfowl and the latest on East Side Drive paving…
…those stories, more local news, 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: The sun sets last evening in this cropped mosaic photo captured by the mid-lake buoy. You can see the latest images from it on the WVBI Webcams page at https://wvbi.biccenter.org/webcams. Photo provided by the National Data Buoy Center |
