Beaver Island Michigan

I combined the revenue for each township and the expenses of each township from the information given on these sites and there is a large $774,790 overage (give or take my math) of what is budgeted. I am not a math wizard but if it combines with NO CHANGES to the budgets (no moving or change in budg...

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On point #3 of the document that was posted I have some questions. I have asked this several times and maybe it can be cleared up now. What has Peaine Township accomplished since 1980 when this document was written that is for the betterment of their taxpayers? The reasoning of the non-consolidation...

Kathe, Simply, many would say the exact same thing of you and do. Your heart may be in the right place but your harassment is not. Ken needs no counseling. He is fully aware of what he is instigating and so are you. For everyones sake start ignoring the urge to point stuff out. We are all well aware...

Thank you Bob for your work. The comparisons really help to see the benefits of a consolidated island and what it would do for the taxpayer. Also, lot of people were very involved in the Master Plan, myself included, and to be able to accomplish one of the most important goals identified by the many...

Whatever the personal issues are and the school ground poking it doesn't matter. Please stop! I am going to stand up and say that even if Ken gets under your skin he certainly has made us think, fix things, and move forward. Sometimes it takes a little nagging to get us to look at things in a differ...

Chad and Kristine, Glad you asked this question. If consolidation passes I believe that it is a hope of those in favor of consolidation that many people run for those positions. It may be right away or the committee may decide that it will take a while to combine and hold those positions until the n...

Kitty - Thank you for your very thoughtful post. I believe that you have very importantly pointed out that we are one entity and to move forward we must look ahead, show respect for each other, and look for what we can do as residents of Beaver Island in any situation. I think that you address many ...

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Leave it to Beaver Island: Tiny school competes at Marysville robotics event Bob Gross, Times Herald Published 4:25 p.m. ET April 7, 2018 | Updated 4:41 p.m. ET April 7, 2018 MARYSVILLE — Parking was at a premium Saturday at Marysville High School for the final day of competition in the First Roboti...

Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band, Gunnar & The Grizzly Boys, Gasoline Gypsies to fire up Beaver Island Music Festival by John Sinkevics April 1, 2018 "The July 19-21 festival in the middle of northern Lake Michigan continues to grow and get national attention, blending big names with Michiga...

BEAVER ISLAND MUSIC FESTIVAL is honored to be selected by American Express Essentials as number 11 on its outstanding list of island festivals from around the globe!

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Michigan Blue - Michigan's Lakestyle Magazine 2 wonderful articles published in their 2018 Cottages Issue, Beaver Island: A paddler's paradise & Bird's-eye view. If you get a chance pick up a copy. Thanks to Pam Grassmick who is always working to promote Beaver Island and the work she does to ke...

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Thanks BI Pirate for sharing your great story! We appreciate you supporting us all the way down in Florida. Sometimes it is a small world and really fun when you bump into those random people that you have something in common with. The word about how awesome the festival is and what a great time can...