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- Mon Jan 22, 2018 1:42 pm
- Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
- Topic: BITA/BIBCO
- Replies: 62
- Views: 198366
John - Someone is making a good profit off those fares. It has come to the point that my children, who make a lot more money than I do, can no longer afford to come to the Island for a visit with car, grandchildren and dogs. I don't think my family are the only ones. This is something that many of u...
- Mon Jan 22, 2018 9:46 am
- Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
- Topic: BITA/BIBCO
- Replies: 62
- Views: 198366
Darby - Thank you for your active interest in Island issues. As you know I have contacted BITA on several occasions and although we don't always agree, both Bob Tidmore and Mary Cook have always been most accommodating in responding to my requests. I too wonder where the profits have gone and whethe...
- Thu Jan 11, 2018 10:42 pm
- Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
- Topic: Public Input Session for St. James Township Recreation Plan
- Replies: 54
- Views: 17990
- Thu Jan 11, 2018 7:37 pm
- Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
- Topic: Township Consolidation Update
- Replies: 83
- Views: 20678
John - My post above was not intended to justify a one township concept. It was my personal opinion and guide for good governance for both voters and elected officials whether we have one township or go back to three. Again the points you made in your post are very valid. I took them to be for peopl...
- Thu Jan 11, 2018 4:36 pm
- Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
- Topic: Township Consolidation Update
- Replies: 83
- Views: 20678
John - All very valid points. I would just add that the purpose of elections is not to get everyone elected for the purpose of administering their individual self interest but elect individuals who will serve everyone's best interest. I don't need to be an elected official to express my vision of ho...
- Thu Jan 11, 2018 11:49 am
- Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
- Topic: Public Input Session for St. James Township Recreation Plan
- Replies: 54
- Views: 17990
Ironic that clarification on BITA is submitted by the Beaver Island Public Library and not from BITA, but it doesn't surprise me. This past summer I expressed some concerns about BITA's relationship with BIBCO. They, Bob and Mary, were very cooperative and provided me with most of the information I ...
- Thu Jan 11, 2018 11:24 am
- Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
- Topic: Township Consolidation Update
- Replies: 83
- Views: 20678
I am generally shy in expressing my beliefs and opinion but I'm going out on a limb here. One single township is a no brainer for those knowing Island history or wanting to move forward with positive change for the future of BI. A list of pros and cons for a single township will make this point exce...
- Wed Jan 10, 2018 6:17 pm
- Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
- Topic: Public Input Session for St. James Township Recreation Plan
- Replies: 54
- Views: 17990
John - I've been in contact with Darby, actually he contacted me, but I can not speak for him on your post. I believe he understands that the BITA (Boat Authority) board is appointed by St. James Township. I think his question is does BITA report to the township or state or totally independent from ...
- Thu Nov 30, 2017 7:45 pm
- Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
- Topic: 2/22 - ESA Meeting - Brad Grassmick - 2pm
- Replies: 16
- Views: 10424
- Wed Nov 29, 2017 10:06 pm
- Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
- Topic: 2/22 - ESA Meeting - Brad Grassmick - 2pm
- Replies: 16
- Views: 10424
- Wed Nov 29, 2017 7:07 pm
- Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
- Topic: 2/22 - ESA Meeting - Brad Grassmick - 2pm
- Replies: 16
- Views: 10424
- Mon Nov 20, 2017 8:39 pm
- Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
- Topic: Current Video Work by News on the 'Net
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2611
- Sat Nov 18, 2017 8:31 am
- Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
- Topic: One Hundred Thousand Welcomes
- Replies: 25
- Views: 11062
- Thu Nov 16, 2017 3:17 pm
- Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
- Topic: One Hundred Thousand Welcomes
- Replies: 25
- Views: 11062
Repost of ideas for promoting tourism and Beaver Island, back by popular demand: 1) Back to One Hundred Thousand Welcomes! Post signs at the dock, marinas, airports, Community Center and through out the harbor. Not just signs but let it be our mantra. Greet people with the greeting in English or Gae...
- Thu Nov 16, 2017 8:48 am
- Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
- Topic: career,s
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7093