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First, a heads up for those flying across today that the Charlevoix Municipal Airport is holding a planned emergency drill with fire, police, and EMS agencies. The two-hour exercise will not affect flights or airport operations, but you may see some unusual activity going on at the airport. Across the really big drink, Storm Amy has battered western Ireland, leaving thousands without power and claiming at least one life in County Donegal. On Arranmore Island—our sister isle—residents face fierce winds and outages. Meanwhile, Jackson Smith, host of WVBI’s Songs from the Trail, is there now, riding out the storm alongside the islanders.
The flags at Arranmore’s Twinning Memorial whip in Storm Amy’s winds. Photo by Jackson Smith Meanwhile, back in our area, many residents are still cleaning up six months after this spring’s devastating ice storm. Tree services remain backlogged, home repairs drag on, and financial help is scarce. Some co-ops face massive cleanup costs that are causing raised electric rates, while families still struggle with broken windows, damaged roofs, and dangerous debris. Advocates say state and federal aid has been slow, leaving many feeling forgotten. After yesterday’s cold front, Michigan is tumbling into fall at least for a few days. The National Weather Service has issued Frost Warnings for much of the Lower Peninsula and Freeze Warnings in the U.P. Overnight lows are expected near freezing, with daytime highs struggling in the 50s and 60s. No worries so far about frost on the Island, though, and the forecast has us back to 70 by Sunday. Meantime, Firefighters are battling an 85-acre wildfire near the Roscommon State Forest, first reported Sunday. Crews have about 75% contained but face tough terrain and high winds. The DNR says drought conditions are keeping fire danger high, and the cause is still under investigation. On the Island, the Shamrock has announced special offerings for Harvest on the Harbor this Friday and Saturday. They’ll have Pumpkin Bisque Soup, Smash Brat Burgers with Beer Cheese on a Pretzel Bun, Braised Beef Pot Roast with roasted veggies and mashed potatoes and Apple Cherry Bread Pudding. We’ll have word on more specials and activities for Harvest on the Harbor tomorrow… |
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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… 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. Wednesday, there’s a Medicare Information session at the BIC Center at 9:00. It’s enrollment time again, so here’s a chance to learn the latest and get help in making choices. Also at the BIC Center, there’s Bingo at 1:00 in the Hangout. There’s no bingo Wednesday evening at the G-F-C; they are on next week for the final run of the year. But, you can make Time for Art on Wednesday evening. It returns for the season at 5:00 p.m. in the theater at the BIC Center. This week the session is on Zentangle led by Lois Stipp. Highlights for the rest of the week include… Thursday, at 9:00, there’s Pickleball on the Peaine Township Courts. At 10:00, Tai Chi is in the Hangout at the BIC Center and there is Women’s Bible Study at the Christian Church. Thursday evenings are Burger & a Beer Night at the Shamrock, plus Thursday Night is time for Euchre at Whiskey Point Brewery. Cards hit the table at 7:00. Friday, Harvest on the Harbor events get underway with Senior + Vets Coffee + Donuts is on at the BIC Center this week starting at 9:00. Events continue through the weekend with crafting fun, cider making hayrides, pumpkin picking and more. Also on Friday at 9:00, there’s Chair Strength Training in the Hangout at the BIC Center. There’s Pickleball at 9:00, too, still outside the outdoor courts at Peaine Township Park. [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, there’s Pickleball outdoors at 9:00. The Artisan’s Market is on for this weekend starting at 10:00 out at Whiskey Point. At 10:00 at the library, Lois Campbell will make a presentation on food preservation. Learn how to put up the spoils of summer for use all winter. At 11:00, the AMVETS have a chili and soup fundraiser at the BIC Center. And, back at the library at 1:00, the Fiero Coding Club is on. And, Saturday nights 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… The 18th will be the last day for large items at the transfer station until spring. SO load ‘em up and move ‘em out now or plan to keep them for a while. |
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NAME OF DAY: The BIC Center Name of the Day is Michelle. If that’s your name, come on into the BIC Center today to pick out a free drink of your choice. BIRTHDAYS: Melissa Smith is on our list today. Happy Birthday to Melissa, 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 1975, the town of Cadillac, Michigan, was kissed by rock ’n’ roll. The band KISS came to celebrate the high school football team that had turned its season around the year before—going from early losses to seven straight wins after blasting KISS in the locker room. For two wild days, the band joined the homecoming parade, played the dance, and left the Class of ’75—and the whole town—with a legend that still rocks today. Also on this date in 1985 Palestinian Liberation Front terrorists hijack he Italian cruise liner ‘Achille Lauro‘ and murder a wheelchair-bound American tourist, Leon Klinghoffer. Then, on this date in 2023, another group of Palestinian terrorists invade Israel killing almost 1,200 people and kidnapping about 250 many of whom remain in captivity.
LIFE published a special KISS edition in April 2023. Cadillac is featured on pages 38-39. Image from neffcadillackiss.com |
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Our Merriam Webster Word of the Day is candor (noun) [KAN-der]. Candor refers to the quality of being open, sincere, and honest. It comes from the Latin verb candēre (cahn-DAY-reh), “to shine or glow.” That root also gave us words like candle, candid, and candidate. When candor first appeared in English in the 14th century, it meant brightness or purity. Today, it shines as a word for truth spoken with refreshing honesty. |
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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 KISS’s Gene Simmons: “Life is too short to have anything but delusional notions about yourself.” |
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On a lighter note… What’s a cookie’s favorite rock band? OREO Speedwagon. |
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That’s the W-V-B-I Community Calendar Report for this Beaver Island Tuesday, October 7th, 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 A 20 percent chance of showers before 8am. Sunny, then becoming partly sunny during the afternoon, with a high near 63. West wind 5 to 15 mph. Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 44/39. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 56/57. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Wednesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 47/43. North wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Thursday Sunny, with a high near 62/65. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Thursday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 52/48. Friday A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 62/65. Friday Night A chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53/49. Saturday Mostly sunny, with a high near 64/68. Saturday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 55/51. Sunday Mostly sunny, with a high near 68/71. Sunday Night A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57/52. Columbus Day A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 65/68. |
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Fire Danger Level on the Island set at High. AQI this morning was 0
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Out on the Big Drink… |
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Today WNW wind 5 to 15 kt. Sunny. Waves 1 to 2 ft. Wednesday NNE wind 5 to 10 kt. Sunny. Waves 1 ft or less. Thursday S wind around 10 kt. Sunny. Waves 1 ft or less. |
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Water Temperature: No report from Little Traverse Bay. The North Lake Michigan buoy southwest of Gull is reporting 63 with 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: Emergency drill at Charlevoix Airport, Storm Amy lashes Arranmore, ice storm recovery still dragging on, frost warnings for Michigan, a wildfire near Roscommon, and Harvest on the Harbor specials at the Shamrock. All of those stories plus a look at this date in history, weekend fun, 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: WVBI’s Jackson Smith pays a visit to the Twinning Memorial on Arranmore in suboptimal conditions. Reports are that he did not picnic there. Photo by Jackson Smith |
