If Mr. Lutz had not been in Florida for the past 30 days in his 45 ft Motor home, he would have had time to do his due diligence! He failed to mention that in his comments. Not that Ms. Wickstrom wasn't willing to work with him, but rumor is he has been involved in such negoitations since last August and dragged his feet until February to even sign a purchase agreement. Gets an additional 90 days, spends 30 of it in Florida and now is complaining he didn't have enough time. Come on people - wake up. Either Brad is serious or he isn't. He has been seen in the company of Ed and Brian alot lately, and perhaps he is ………..!
Everything is pointed towards making Kate the bad guy, yet she has been faced with every obstacle set out there. Ofcourse she wants out - who would want to be a part of this cartel? Can't you see the railroad going thru the county? Still a believer.

If the Enterprise was so inspired to publish a photo of the decedent, perhaps you could have contacted his family, his employees, or business associates for a more appropriate photograph. If the Enterprise editor’s so desperately needed a photo to run alongside this story and no suitable photo was available prior to publication, common sense would dictate that a photograph of his pizzeria business be published since the article was aptly titled “ Suttons Bay Businessman Found Dead in Pool.”

Today, I cannot clearly state that Mr. Badalamente was a close friend; however, I did have the pleasure of calling him a co-worker some 15 years ago during his employment at the Leelanau Sands Casino. While employed with Leelanau Sands, he was a very dedicated employee demonstrating the highest regard for customers and co-workers. In fact, he was a very funny person with a keen sense of humor that all enjoyed.

In the end, I am offended for Mr. Badalamente, his friends, family and loved ones for the tactless photograph and lingering innuendo. To all associated with the Enterprise publication, you should feel very ashamed for desecrating the reputation of the decedent and question your own integrity as journalists. Finally, I also question whether the Enterprise would publish such an insensitive photo alongside one of the Leelanau County “elite” or other long-standing families of Leelanau County.

Tanya S. Wanageshik
Peshawbestown, Michigan

Duh. You mean like the large pools MESSA already has in place? And now folks are whining because they're scrambling around trying to join their neighbor districts and cobble together a meager pool?

Makes zero sense. None. Oh, unless you're anti-union and anti-worker.

It's cutting off your nose to spite your face: congratulations, you got your swipe in at the MEA. Now the bad news: you've undermined financial stability in your district.

Enjoy.