Beaver Island Michigan

I agree with your observations and comments. Comparing the two township meetings is very interesting as a study in governance. It is one thing to allow comments and a totally different thing to welcome comments with interaction. I commend Peaine township for the procedure and attitude they are adopt...

Steve - Thank you for the information. If I understand correctly, St. James Township could over ride the county and open the Harbor area to ORV's and possibly golf carts. I would recommend they hold a hearing and consider that possibility, let the people speak. It makes more sense and (cents) that p...

I'm not sure how a plank works. Maybe we could have the BI Pirate give us a demonstration.

Kirk D. McBride

Does anyone know if and when St. James Township is holding a public meeting on the ORVs? I hope that both Townships are going the use a simular informed logical approach by holding an open hearing so everyone can participate. The Peaine meeting was very well done and displayed government of the peop...

Port St. James Association will make the Pavilion on Donegal Bay available for a picnic and beach party if you would like to have one or more. The Pavilion is screened with picnic tables, grills, electrical outlets, outdoor johns, fire pit if burning (if permitted) and a sand volleyball court. Let a...

I agree with Steve that the best money is found money we didn't know we had - that's great news. I also agree with John that we need to show interest and support to St. James Township in their (our) budget process. Hopefully the result will be a good/balanced budget, good accounting of our tax dolla...

I'm betting that this fruit fly now has big wings to carry it long and far. It's life span will be determined by how many people attend the next few St. James Township meetings to express an interest in this matter. I'm also betting that there are a lot of people wondering where their hard earned ta...

Editorial Comment: I respect the right of one to express their opinion but at times a counter opinion is called for: As a tax payer on two homes and three properties in St. James Township, I respectfully disagree with Skull&CrossBones on several points. 1) To say that politics in not full of cor...