LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Memories of Doc TschudyDear Editor,
Thank you for the recent story, “It started with the swan.” When I was a small kid Dr. Tschudy took care of me after I slipped and fell, knocking loose some baby teeth. I can still remember how scared I was at the time, and it was touching to read that Dr. T. arrived – and stayed – in Elk Rapids not too long before this incident, just in time, more or less, to help me that day. Then to read that the materials for “the swan” came from Joseph Yuchasz, Sr., the builder who constructed our family’s cottage, and my father told me, created our stone fireplace himself. More walking down memory lane. I recently learned that Dr. Tschudy has now passed away—my condolences to his family. Clearly, he meant a lot to the community of Elk Rapids. Nancy Squires Kewadin |
Question regarding EGLE permitsDear Editor,
Work is progressing on the drive through the wetlands on the parcel adjacent to the SE US-31 MDOT clear vision area. The parcel is predominantly a wetland. The trees have been cut down and chipped. The stumps await removal. The next stage will be the filling of the wetland. Culverts are on the property that will be buried under the fill for the drive. Thank you EGLE for protecting our wetlands. This is the second permit for filling a wetland on Williams Drive that EGLE has issued. How many more permits to fill wetlands on Williams Drive will EGLE issue? Only time will tell. Salvatore Castronovo PE, PhD Elk Rapids Letter to the Editor Guide
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