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by Kim Connaghan Jones
Tue Apr 07, 2015 5:28 pm
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Between A Rock And A Hard Place
Replies: 17
Views: 19568

After talking to a few people while going through this process, I have been told their house is or will be going up for sale. Their decision was made because they had hoped to leave it to their children when they are gone, but there is no way their children can afford it to keep it. A young family o...
by Kim Connaghan Jones
Sun Apr 05, 2015 4:57 pm
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Between A Rock And A Hard Place
Replies: 17
Views: 19568

There is also the cost of a well, septic, and electric. Not everyone can afford to do that. To me it doesn't make much sense to build a new house with all of the houses that are already for sale.
by Kim Connaghan Jones
Sun Apr 05, 2015 4:02 pm
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Between A Rock And A Hard Place
Replies: 17
Views: 19568

Between A Rock And A Hard Place

For the past several months I have been looking for housing for my family. I decided I wanted to buy a house. After looking on the realty sites and going to see a few houses, I find because everything is so over priced that I can not afford to buy here. I then went in search of a house to rent and h...
by Kim Connaghan Jones
Sun Mar 08, 2015 5:21 pm
Forum: Beaver Island items for sale, trade, or free
Topic: House Rental
Replies: 1
Views: 2394

House Rental

Looking for year round, long term rental for family of 7. Need by May 1st or sooner. Please call 231-448-2634.
by Kim Connaghan Jones
Thu Feb 19, 2015 7:50 am
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Island Treasures Resale Shop closed today
Replies: 0
Views: 1473

Island Treasures Resale Shop closed today

Due to the wind chill, the resale will NOT be open today.
by Kim Connaghan Jones
Wed Dec 24, 2014 1:34 am
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Island Treasure Shop
Replies: 1
Views: 2042

Island Treasures Resale Shop will be closed for the holidays. It will be open again on Friday Jan 2,2015.
by Kim Connaghan Jones
Tue Dec 02, 2014 7:38 pm
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Job situation on beaver island
Replies: 4
Views: 3749

Most jobs on the island are seasonal. Although there are a few other jobs, like cleaning motel rooms, or construction, the majority consist of waiting tables or bartending. Most people are laid off during the winter months or have their hours drastically reduced. Some employers tend to over hire in ...
by Kim Connaghan Jones
Thu Sep 25, 2014 11:46 pm
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Someone's junk to clean up
Replies: 4
Views: 5305

I'm guessing with there being a TV and you saying "a full pickup load", it wasn't anyone camping. Sounds to me like someone using the campsite as their own personal dump.
by Kim Connaghan Jones
Fri May 23, 2014 12:25 pm
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Question From Eric on Medical Services
Replies: 13
Views: 8313

There have been many many babies born here on the island and they are proud of it. We have a great EMS team to assist in delivering a baby if that should happen. Once again, this is what is available to us and if it were doable, I think it would already be in place. This is my final word on this sub...
by Kim Connaghan Jones
Fri May 23, 2014 12:08 am
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Question From Eric on Medical Services
Replies: 13
Views: 8313

I have been told that in order for a doctor to be on staff here, they would have to take a big cut in pay. Therefore, no one has been interested. Beaver Island has come a long way in medical services, thanks to the many people who have worked hard to make that happen. Living here, we all are aware t...
by Kim Connaghan Jones
Thu Sep 26, 2013 5:55 pm
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: CMU Closing Party
Replies: 1
Views: 3083

CMU Closing Party

CMU is having their community appreciation party Saturday Sept. 28,2013 at the biological station's main building. The cocktail party starts at 5:30 pm. And a pig roast dinner will be served at 6:00 pm. Everyone is invited.
by Kim Connaghan Jones
Tue Jun 11, 2013 12:39 pm
Forum: Beaver Island items for sale, trade, or free
Topic: free stuff at CMU
Replies: 3
Views: 3728

No sorry, everything is gone.
by Kim Connaghan Jones
Wed Apr 17, 2013 7:15 pm
Forum: Beaver Island items for sale, trade, or free
Topic: free stuff at CMU
Replies: 3
Views: 3728

free stuff at CMU

CMU is giving away the following items:

Picnic/Cafeteria Tables

Fish Aquariums and the associated items with them

Lab Stools

All Items can be found at the CMU Biological Station near the "pole barn", behind the maintenance shop.

ALL ITEMS ARE FREE!!

first come first served
by Kim Connaghan Jones
Fri Mar 22, 2013 6:01 pm
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Great Lakes Energy base rate increase?
Replies: 16
Views: 15096

Thank you Don.
by Kim Connaghan Jones
Tue Mar 19, 2013 5:16 pm
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Please Send a comment to Great Lakes Energy
Replies: 19
Views: 14360

Sent an email.