Letters

Letters to the Editor

Lake Winds Energy Park resulted in road improvements, cooperation

May 13, 2013

Letter to the Editor. By Gary Dittmer, manager/director, Mason County Road Commission.  As a condition to build the Lake Winds Energy Park in Riverton and Summit townships, Consumers Energy Company, the developer, was required to agree to a road use agreement (RUA) as developed by the Mason County Road Commission. The purpose of the RUA was to protect the investment…

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Reader responds to Franz’ road editorial

May 7, 2013

A Letter to the Editor. By John Sniegowski. Hamlin Township.  I am writing in response to an opinion piece published April 24, 2013, titled “Don’t jump on the roads bandwagon,” which was submitted by Rep.  Ray Franz (see editorial here). I appreciate Representative Franz’s interest in prioritizing funding for the state’s entire transportation system. By investing in our infrastructure properly,…

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Opinion: Don’t jump on the roads bandwagon

April 24, 2013

A letter to the editor by State Representative Ray Franz. A lot is being said lately about roads and funding, and the horrible condition of both.  Of course the immediate response is that the government must raise more revenue to “invest” in the transportation system.  I believe we need to step back, take a breath and really look at the…

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Letter: Thank you from Pregnancy Care Center

April 10, 2013

It’s hard to put WOW into words, but I’m going to try. On behalf of the board, staff and volunteers of West Shore Pregnancy Care Center,  I would like to extend an enormous THANK YOU to our community for the way they came out in numbers this past Saturday for the 14th Annual Lake Jump to benefit our organization. I really…

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Letter: Creating bright futures

March 4, 2013

A letter to the editor: When I think back to when I was younger, there are people who truly made school memorable and left their positive imprint on my life.  I am blessed that my son will also grow up to have those same inspiring experiences. Starting my son in kindergarten was nerve racking for me as I knew we…

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