Beaver Island Michigan

Once again, spring is here, and I'm choking on road dust because my house is close to the road. Peaine Twp does put chloride on the roads, which I appreciate, but you can't rely on it happening even by Memorial Day, but you can rely on dust in May. So now I'm spending $356.00 to buy chloride on the ...

I know the risks of unwanted contact. The land lines are fraught with it, of course. Isn't it true that you can put your cell phone number on the Federal no-call list?

These days many folks are giving up their land lines and relying on their cell phones. I gave up my island land line two years ago, and I suppose others may have done so. I still want people to be able to look up my number though. I wonder if others would like the BI forum to create a directory that...

Just a note to whoever is periodically setting off loud fireworks on the north side of Font Lake to alert you that the sound isn't entirely appreciated here on the south side. I don't blame you for not having anticipated this, as you were probably distracted by the idea that "My fireworks go BO...

Meticulous repair and restoration of antique and other clocks. Call or text 517 230-6278, or email me at bill.schneider79@gmail.com. Don't forget the dot between my first and last names.

Retired piano technician at MSU College of Music available for work on island. I'm here about 10 days per month. I can service your off-island piano too. Call or text 517 230-6278, or email me at bill.schneider79@gmail.com. Don't forget the dot between my first and last names.

Bill Schneider

To E. Naranjo: The Bishop has a duty to protect his priests from abuse, and to consider their physical and mental health. Nobody is forcing him off the island at gunpoint like the Mormons of old. But Father as a human being, and as representative of the Church is entitled to dignity. I know he'd lik...

Sunday at 9:30 will be his last mass at Holy Cross. Let's all be there. even if you're not catholic.

Cindy, thanks for your words of praise for Father Jim. Of course, strong opinions based in the love of God and the people here have not caused this unpleasantness. The real cause is to be found in the hearts of people other than Father Jim. We need to learn how to listen to each other.

I love the Island actually more for the people here, than for its beauty. After a rocky start some 30 years ago, when I broke some not-so-unspoken rules leading what was then called the BI Property Owners Association, the islanders and others have been very kind to me. I especially owe Cindy Gillesp...

People who know me might be surprised that I am by no means opposed in principle to paving roads such as Darkey Town (I still like the old name for its history) and others. But there's a lot to consider first. One of them is the state county road design specifications. Back when I was president of t...