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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Sincere gratitude to all!

Dear Editor,

We would like to express our sincere gratitude for all the tremendous outpouring of support during the loss of our dear Mom and community champion, Kathleen Weitschat. We were surrounded by so much love and kindness during the time when we needed it most. Thank you to all for your kind words, sharing of memories of our Mom, and for the guidance and your love. 

Thank you to all for your generous donations to the Kathleen Weitschat Memorial Scholarship Fund – we will be announcing the direction of the fund in July. If you would like to contribute – please send checks (made out to Alden State bank w/ Kathleen Weitschat Memorial Scholarship Fund in the memo) to Alden State Bank, 300 Ames Street, Elk Rapids MI 49629.

With gratitude, and remember – Everything Will Be Fine,
The Family of Kathleen Weitschat

Blessed to live where good things happen!

Dear Editor,

On Saturday, February 28, my wallet fell out of my jacket pocket in Peterman Auditorium at Elk Rapids High School during the band competitions. Kingsley and Bellaire bands played after I left. When I discovered it was missing, I was worried sick but went to the high school on Monday to see if it had been turned into the office. And indeed, it had been. One of those parents must’ve found it and graciously turned it in. 
It brings joy to my heart to be living in an area of Michigan where good things happen. And I am so thankful! 

Blessings,
Jan Shurte
Elk Rapids 


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