Beaver Island Michigan

Dan had the record of wheeling the most block in a wheelbarrow.

The last time we talked, we had some laughs about feuding between Mariam and Dan Cruickshank in the workplace. Dan Cruickshank had a special way of involving "Yummy's" ire.

Thank you Beaver Islands Finest! And her citizens for saving our island again!

From Sandy Bartels: Concerning the decommissioning of Enbridge's line 5 pipeline: Governor Schneider and Attorney General Bill Schuette have authority over the easement agreement that allowed Enbridge to install the pipeline. Public comments, YOUR comments, are being sought and accepted until August...

For Sale The red, white and blue trailer Dick and Amy Burris "pushed" in the 4th of July parade. It was built by Amy's brother, Karl, just for this one event. If you haven't figured it out by now, there's part of a car inside that Karl drove and pulled us through the entire parade. The whi...

I placed some red ribbons from/on this sign (27245 East Side Dr.) leading to the east end of the Mormon excavation; there are more ditches as you go west toward Lake "G". The red ribbons are on trees all the way to the east end of the trenches. I'm sure the Howing family would appreciate i...

I want to thank my many wonderful friends for the gift of the "Hummer" I hope you all know how much it meant to me; the gesture, even more than the gift!!

I wish. To thank all of the generous people that donated, and made it possible for my truck replacement. You have no idea how much it means to me to have so many caring people coming to my rescue! Thanks to "AMVETS" and all the others that sacrificed for this. I really love this island and...

(snowmoon) I like your motto. Now we need a banner with it on.

Thank you every one for your kind words. Elizabeth,Karl and Amy Bartels/Burris

Garage fire: I was laying in bed around 11:00 PM and thinking about trying to sleep. Amy came in and said, I just put out a fire in the garage. She said she was sitting in the living area listening to music, and had glanced out the window and saw flames shooting out around the sliding garage door. A...

Bill, If I had made such a "faux pas" as in your first post, I'd break my a-- eradicating THAT post. Just saying. R.E.Burris

I would guess winter island life has been latent too long.LMAO

That was great Joe, a vivid picture of this small society and it's immense challenges. We're hoping that your dedication is emulated by all of the present and future educators that endeaver to educate these many grade levels of students in this small community.

Bob was worthy of all of the love and respect that we feel for him.

If I did know, I'd still prefer you ask those in charge. Grambo