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by BI Pirate
Fri May 08, 2009 7:17 pm
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Renewed Interest in Island wide Broadband
Replies: 55
Views: 42872

Arrr Matie: What if I lay anchor at High Island?

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by BI Pirate
Sun Apr 05, 2009 7:21 pm
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: St. James Township meeting letter on taxes
Replies: 19
Views: 18119

Dear Mr. Mcbride: I hope you and others know that I respect your right to express your opinion. I don't know how much you know about the island but there is a saying that issues like taxes, the township boards or any other groups create a lot of interest and big talk at first but have the life of a ...
by BI Pirate
Sun Apr 05, 2009 11:09 am
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: St. James Township meeting letter on taxes
Replies: 19
Views: 18119

Everyone is more concerned about my name and missing the point of the original posting. That there maybe politics and politicians above the law - what a news flash, shocking! Please keep in mind that they are our elected officials, doing our work that no one else wants to do or more would run for of...
by BI Pirate
Sat Apr 04, 2009 8:51 pm
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: St. James Township meeting letter on taxes
Replies: 19
Views: 18119

Sorry if I touched a nerve! I'm all for speaking my mind and support anyone doing so. But give me a break, everyone squirrels away money in their budget. As long as the township board knows where it is hidden that should be all that matters. I've heard it said at township meetings: You elected us, l...
by BI Pirate
Sat Apr 04, 2009 4:07 pm
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: St. James Township meeting letter on taxes
Replies: 19
Views: 18119

Sorry if I offened who ever Author: Gillespie is, the post wasn't signed. My only point is that people come here to the island, buy property, pay taxes and think that gives them the right to say how things should be done. I think it is best not to poke your nose in where it doesn't belong. I'm sure ...
by BI Pirate
Sat Apr 04, 2009 1:56 pm
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: St. James Township meeting letter on taxes
Replies: 19
Views: 18119

Dear Mr. Taylor -
I hope you know what you are talking about. Accusations of breaking the law are serious words.

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