Letters in support of mini-golf course

“I read the letter from Rhonda Reems in the June 12 issue of the Glen Arbor Sun regarding Mike and Becky Sutherland’s putt-putt golf course. I’d like Ms. Reems to know that it is really a wonderful place. I’ve never played any kind of golf and didn’t think I would ever want to. But this place is different. It is family-, environmentally-, educationally- and historically-oriented, not to mention beautiful, peaceful and fun. I’ve been told that it reminds people of the old Green Pine Miniature Golf course that used to be next to the old school/hardware on the west side of Oak Street. The Sutherlands have resurrected the idea and given it a new life and name. They call their place The River. It’s on the east side of Oak. I hope Ms. Reems, and anyone who is in Glen Arbor, takes the opportunity to see it.
Amy Peterson
via e-mail

Dear Editor,
I read with amusement the letter from [Rhonda Reems, June 12 edition] who does not live in Glen Arbor and sounds like she has never seen the new miniature golf course, “The River,” owned and operated by Mike and Becky Sutherland and their five children.
Unfortunately for Mike and Becky there are no high-paying corporate jobs in Glen Arbor, (even though each of them are quite intelligent and could compete quite well in any corporate setting) so they must make a living by their wits and hard work. What Mike and Becky have built is an incredible spot for families to spend a few hours in Glen Arbor together. No video games, no TV, no shopping mall, just good wholesome northern Michigan family fun. So, to anyone reading, please stop down to the “River” and spend an hour of true “quality time” with your family. I guarantee the memories may last a lifetime.
Sincerely,
Todd Stachnik
Maple City