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Islanders turned out in force yesterday for the AMVETS Memorial Day Ceremony. After post-leader Greg Doig read the Gettysburg address, the names of veterans with Island connections who have passed away in the last year were read followed by the names of Islanders who gave their lives in service to our country. There’s a recording of the ceremony on the WVBI podcast feed.
Islanders gathered for the AMVETs Memorial Day ceremony. Photo by Kevin Boyle
The Island town of St. James is on Travel + Leisure’s new list of best small towns in Michigan. The Marine Museum, the Island’s Dark Sky Sanctuary, the Wild Strawberry Café and the Beaver Island Retreat are all mentioned. There’s a link to the article in today’s script online. https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas-best-small-towns-in-michigan-11926419
The Petoskey City Marina will undergo ice damage repairs beginning in mid-June. City council approved a ninety-four-thousand-dollar contract with a Charlevoix company to repair docks damaged by heavy ice and fluctuating water levels. Officials say boaters may need to temporarily move slips during the week-long project. The city is also planning a major dredging project later this year to address shallow areas in the marina. Michigan cherry growers are watching this year’s crop closely after weeks of wild temperature swings and repeated frost events. Michigan State University Extension says cold snaps, rain, and high winds have made pollination difficult for bees. Some orchards in Northern Michigan have used frost fans night after night to protect blossoms, while growers farther south may already be seeing significant crop losses.
In T-C, county leaders are forming a steering committee to develop long-term solutions for South Airport Road. That after April flooding nearly caused a major collapse near Logan’s Landing. Ideas include raising the roadway to better handle Boardman River flooding while also creating safer crossings for trails and wildlife. Officials hope to deliver a final plan within a year.
Up in Mackinac City, the Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum in Mackinaw City is celebrating twenty years as a museum attraction this summer. Festivities begin June twentieth with ceremonies, fireworks, and visits from former crew members of the historic World War Two-era icebreaker. |
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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 and Saturday same time. Joint Telecommunications Advisory Committee meets Thursday at 4:30. Locations and more details are in the calendar entries online.
On the fun front…
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.
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. And at 2:00, there’s an awards ceremony for secondary students at school.
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, 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, 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, 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.
Looking ahead to highlights for next week…
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.
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Today’s BIC Center Name of the Day is Terry. 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: Aedan Cole, Lysander McGinnity, Alicia Rosema and Paul Dreffs are celebrating today. Happy Birthday to Alicia, Paul, Lysander and Aedan 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. B-I-C-S kids are out doing Island clean-up, the construction crews need room, and the start of summer busyness is upon us. |
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On this date in history, four firsts: in 1896, the Dow Jones Industrial Average is published for the first time. It becomes the leading indicator of the performance of the U-S stock market. In 1923 the 24 hours of LeMans race is run for the first time. Success there becomes an indicator of an auto makers ability to build durable vehicles. And, in 1970 the Tupolev-144 is the world’s first commercial passenger transport to exceed Mach 2 in flight. But, after years of development, it is 1977 before its first passenger flight and the type flies only 55 times with passengers on board, showin that being first doesn’t always spell long-term success. And, connected to all of those events and still driving things today, a fourth first. On this date in 1908, engineers make the first major oil find in the Middle East. The find is in Masjed Soleyman…in Iran. The TU-144 in a test flight in 1969. Photo provided by Russian International News Agency (RIA Novosti) via Wikimedia Commons |
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Our Merriam Webster Word of the Day is Gordian knot (noun) [GOR-dee-un-NAHT]. A Gordian knot is a very complicated and difficult problem. The phrase “cut the Gordian knot” means solving a tough problem in a bold and direct way. The term comes from an ancient legend in what is now Türkiye, where King Gordius tied an impossibly complex knot. Alexander the Great famously solved the challenge not by untying it—but by slicing it in half with his sword. |
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Now, to wrap up for this Beaver Island Tuesday… |
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Here’s a thought for this Memorial Day from Alexander the Great: “I am not afraid of an army of lions led by a sheep; I am afraid of an army of sheep led by a lion.” |
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On a lighter note… |
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That’s the W-V-B-I Community Calendar Report for this Beaver Island Memorial Day, Tuesday, May 26th, 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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[Current Condition Report, then…] |
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Today Sunny, with a high near 58 by the water, 72 inland. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Tonight Increasing clouds, with a low around 47. West wind around 5 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 65/78. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Wednesday Night Clear, with a low around 47. North wind around 15 mph. Thursday Sunny, with a high near 61/72. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Thursday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Friday Sunny, with a high near 62/73. Friday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Saturday Sunny, with a high near 60/69. Saturday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Sunday Sunny, with a high near 64/69. Sunday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Monday Sunny, with a high near 67/72. |
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Air Quality Index at 6:30 was 48, down from 64 yestrday. |
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Out on the Big Drink… |
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Today WSW wind 15 to 20 kt decreasing to 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 kt. Sunny. Waves 5 ft subsiding to 2 ft. Tonight Variable winds 5 kt or less. Mostly cloudy. Waves 1 ft or less. Wednesday NNE wind 5 to 10 kt becoming NNW in the afternoon. Sunny. Waves 1 ft or less. Wednesday Night N wind 10 to 15 kt. Mostly clear. Waves around 1 ft. Thursday NNE wind 5 to 10 kt becoming W in the afternoon. 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 gathered in large numbers yesterday for the AMVETS Memorial Day ceremony. St. James has landed on a new Travel + Leisure list of Michigan’s best small towns. Plus, Michigan cherry growers are worried about this year’s crop after frost and wild weather disrupted pollination.
…details on those stories plus more local and regional news, a run-down of local events, birthdays and more after global and national news from F-S-N. [Time check.] |
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Today’s featured image: Flags snap in the breeze over the monuments at yesterday’s AMVETS Memorial Day Ceremony. Islanders turned out in force to honor |
