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Wendy LaCombe, ACC, CTC 

World Wide Travel 

989-354-WIDE 

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Fwd: DOT request 

www. worldwidetravelsa ndtou rs.com 

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From: "Wendy World Wide Travel" <wendylacombe@frontier.com> 

To: "Jackie Krawczak" <ikrawczak@alpenachamber.com> 

Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 11:04:10 AM 

Subject: DOT request 

Dear Mr. DeVany, 

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World Wide Travel in Alpena, Michigan wishes to lend its support to the proposal of SkyWest Airlines to provide 

essential air service at Alpena, Michigan as replacement for our current air service. 

Local air service that provides an effective connection to the national and international air transportation system is 

critical to the economic well being of Alpena, Michigan and to organization name in Alpena, Mi. We at World Wide 

Travel rely on our local air service for both business and leisure travel. 

The SkyWest proposal offers us a 50-seat regional jet with the Delta brand and code and service to the Delta hubs of 

Detroit and Minneapolis. 

We believe the SkyWest air service proposal represents the best option for retaining our local air service long term and 

building up traffic so that government subsidies can eventually be reduced or eliminated. 

We urge the Department of Transportation to award SkyWest Airways the designation to provide Alpena's Essential Air 

Service. 

Best regards, 

Wendy LaCombe 

Owner 

World Wide Travel 

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Wendy LaCombe, ACC, CTC 

World Wide Travel 

1223 S State St 

Alpena, Mi. 49707 

989-354-WIDE 

www. wo rldwidetrave Is a ndtou rs.com 

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Mr. Dennis DeVany 

Nate Blury <nate@nateblury.com> 

Thursday, May 31, 2012 11:08 AM 

Adams, Kevin (OST) 

jkrawczak@alpenachamber.com 

Alpena Michigan Air Service 

Chief, Essential Air Service Division 

Office of Aviation Analysis 

Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, 

Washington, D.C. 20590 

Reference; DOT -OST -2009-0300, Alpena, Michigan Air Service 

Dear Mr. DeVany, 

Financial Services by Design in Alpena, Michigan wishes to lend its support to the proposal of SkyWest Airlines to provide 

essential air service at Alpena, Michigan as replacement for our current air service. 

Local air service that provides an effective connection to the national and international air transportation system is critical 

to the economic well being of Alpena, Michigan and to organization name in city, state. 1/we at organization rely on our 

local air service for both business and leisure travel. 

The SkyWest proposal offers us a 50-seat regional jet with the Delta brand and code and service to the Delta hubs of 

Detroit and Minneapolis. 

Well believe the SkyWest air service proposal represents the best option for retaining our local air service long term and 

building up traffic so that government subsidies can eventually be reduced or eliminated. 

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1/we urge the Department of Transportation to award SkyWest Airways the designation to provide Alpena's Essential Air 

Service. 

Best regards 

Nate Blury, CLU, LUTCF 

Financial Services by Design 

129 E. Campbell St 

Alpena, Ml 49707 

office: 989.358.6643 

office: 800.37 4.2936 

cell: 989.464.6283 

fax: 989.358.9287 

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May 31,2012 

Mr. Dennis DeVany 

BARB WILLYARD <BWILLYARD@CFNEM.ORG> 

Thursday, May 31, 2012 11:26 AM 

Adams, Kevin (OST) 

Jkrawczak@alpenachamber.com 

Alpena Michigan Air Service 

Chief, Essential Air Service Division 

Office of Aviation Analysis 

Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, 

Washington, D.C. 20590 

Reference; DOT-OST-2009-0300, Alpena, Michigan Air Service 

Dear Mr. DeVany, 

The Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan in Alpena, Michigan wishes to lend its support to the 

proposal of SkyWest Airlines to provide essential air service at Alpena, Michigan as replacement for our 

current air service. 

Local air service that provides an effective connection to the national and international air transportation system 

is critical to the economic well being of Alpena, Michigan and to the Community Foundation in Alpena. We at 

the Community Foundation rely on our local air service for both business and leisure travel. 

The SkyWest proposal offers us a 50-seat regional jet with the Delta brand and code and service to the Delta 

hubs of Detroit and Minneapolis. 

We believe the SkyWest air service proposal represents the best option for retaining our local air service long 

term and building up traffic so that government subsidies can eventually be reduced or eliminated. 

We urge the Department of Transportation to award SkyWest Airways the designation to provide Alpena's 

Essential Air Service. 

Best regards, 

Barbara A. Willyard 

Executive Director 

Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan 

111 Water St., P.O. Box 495 

Alpena, Michigan 49707 

Phone:989-354-6881 

Toll free: 877-354-6881 

bwillyard@ cfncm.org 

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Dear Mr. DeVany, 

Patrick Heraghty < pheraghty@midtrans.com > 

Thursday, May 31, 2012 11:32 AM 

Kevin.adams@dot.gov. 

jkrawczak@alpenachamber.com 

DOT -OST -2009-0300, Alpena, Michigan Air Service 

Midwest Transaction Group in Alpena, Michigan wishes to lend its support to the proposal of SkyWest 

Airlines to provide essential air service at Alpena, Michigan as replacement for our current air service. 

Local air service that provides an effective connection to the national and international air 

transportation system is critical to the economic well being of Alpena, Michigan and to Midwest 

Transaction Group. I rely on our local air service for both business and leisure travel. 

The SkyWest proposal offers us a 50-seat regional jet with the Delta brand and code and service to 

the Delta hubs of Detroit and Minneapolis. 

I believe the SkyWest air service proposal represents the best option for retaining our local air service 

long term and building up traffic so that government subsidies can eventually be reduced or 

eliminated. 

I urge the Department of Transportation to award SkyWest Airways the designation to provide 

Alpena's Essential Air Service. 

Best regards, 

Patrick A. Heraghty 

Business Development Manager 

·.MT£ 

Ml()'IAIE.ST TAANSACTION CROUP 

Patrick A. Heraghty 

410 S. Cedar St. 

Lansing, .MI 48912 

888.599.2209 Voice 

517.492.2226 Fax 

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May 31, 2012 

Mr. Dennis DeVany 

Chief, Essential Air Service Division 

Office of Aviation Analysis 

Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, 

Washington, D.C. 20590 

Reference; DOT-OST-2009-0300, Alpena, Michigan Air Service 

Dear Mr. DeVany, 

Alpena Community College in Alpena, Michigan wishes to lend its support to the proposal of 

SkyWest Airlines to provide essential air service at Alpena, Michigan as replacement for our 

current air service. 

Local' air service that provides an effective connection to the national and international air 

transportation system is critical to the economic well-being of Alpena, Michigan and to 

Alpena Community College in Alpena, Michigan. We at Alpena Community College rely on 

our local air service for both business and leisure travel. 

The SkyWest proposal offers us a so-seat regional jet with the Delta brand and code and 

service to the Delta hubs of Detroit and Minneapolis. 

We believe the SkyWest air service proposal represents the best option for retaining our 

local air service long term and building up traffic so that government subsidies can 

eventually be reduced or eliminated. 

We urge the Department of Transportation to award SkyWest Airways the designation to 

provide Alpena's Essential Air Service. 

Best regards, 

Carolyn A.T. Daoust 

Director of Human Resources 

Alpena Community College 
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Ann Burton <akb@alpenapower.com> 

Thursday, May 31, 2012 11:45 AM 

'Jackie Krawczak'; Adams, Kevin (OST) 

Alpena Michigan Air Service 

May 31,2012 

Mr. Dennis DeVany 

Chief, Essential Air Service Division 

Office of Aviation Analysis 

Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, 

Washington, D.C. 20590 

Reference; DOT-OST-2009-0300, Alpena, Michigan Air Service 

Dear Mr. DeVany, 

Alpena Power Company in Alpena, Michigan wishes to lend its support to the proposal of SkyWest Airlines 

to provide essential air service at Alpena, Michigan as replacement for our current air service. 

Local air service that provides an effective connection to the national and international air transportation 

system is critical to the economic well being of Alpena, Michigan and to Alpena Power Company in Alpena, 

Michigan. The employees of Alpena Power Company rely on our local air service for both business and 

leisure travel. 

The SkyWest proposal offers us a so-seat regional jet with the Delta brand and code and service to the 

Delta hubs of Detroit and Minneapolis. 

We believe the SkyWest air service proposal represents the best option for retaining our local air service 

long term and building up traffic so that government subsidies can eventually be reduced or eliminated. 

We urge the Department of Transportation to award SkyWest Airways the designation to provide Alpena's 

Essential Air Service. 

Best regards, 

Ann K. Burton 

President & COO 

Alpena Power Company 

401 N. Ninth Ave 

Alpena, Ml 49707 

989 358 4924 work 

989 358 4990 fax 

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Amber Gunderman <agunderman@NEMCMH.org> 

Thursday, May 31, 2012 11:50 AM 

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Adams, Kevin (OST); jkrawczak@alpenachamber.com' 

Re: Air Service to/from Alpena, MI 

5/31/12 

Mr. Dennis DeVany 

Chief, Essential Air Service Division 

Office of Aviation Analysis 

Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, 

Washington, D.C. 20590 

Reference; DOT-OST-2009-0300, Alpena, Michigan Air Service 

Dear Mr. DeVany, 

I, Amber Hess Gunderman, of Alpena, Michigan wish to lend my support to the proposal of SkyWest 

Airlines to provide essential air service at Alpena, Michigan as replacement for our current air service. 

Local air service that provides an effective connection to the national and international air transportation 

system is critical to the economic well-being of Alpena, Michigan and more specifically to the success of 

several organizations that I am actively involved with and advocate for, including Northeast Michigan. 

Community Mental Health, Alpena Regional Medical Center, and Northeast Michigan Center for Fine Arts. 

The SkyWest proposal offers us a so-seat regional jet with the Delta brand and code and service to the 

Delta hubs of Detroit and Minneapolis. 

I believe theSkyWest air service proposal represents the best option for retaining our local air service long 

term and building up traffic so that government subsidies can eventually be reduced or eliminated. 

I urge the Department ofTransportation to award SkyWest Airways the designation to provide Alpena's 

Essential Air Service. 

Thank you for your time and consideration, 

Amber Hess Gunderman 

- Employment Specialist- Northeast Michigan Community Mental Health 

-Annual Support Committee Chair- Alpena Regional Medical Center 

-Gallery Associate & Active Volunteer- Northeast Michigan Center for Fine Arts 

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ALPENA EVENTS COMPLEX 

May 31, 2012 

Mr. Dennis DeVany 

Chief, Essential Air Service Division 

Office of Aviation Analysis 

Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue SE 

Washington, D.C. 20590 

Reference: DOT-OST-2009-0300, Alpena, Michigan Air Service 

Dear Mr. DeVany, 

As· the president of Synchronizations, LLC, the management and consulting firm responsible for the 

operation of the APiex (Alpena Events Complex) and Northern Lights Arena in Alpena, Michigan, I wish 

to lend my support to the proposal of SkyWest Airlines to provide essential air service in Alpena, 

Michigan as replacement for our current air service. 

Local air service that provides an effective connection to the national and international air 

transportation system is critical to the economic well being of Alpena, Michigan and to organization 

name in city, state. We rely on our local air service for both business and leisure travel. 

The SkyWest proposal offers us a 50-seat regional jet with the Delta brand and code and service to the 

Delta hubs of Detroit and Minneapolis. 

I believe the SkyWest air service proposal represents the best option for retaining our local air service 

long term and building up traffic so that government subsidies can eventually be reduced or eliminated. 

I urge the Department of Transportation to award SkyWest Airways the designation to provide Alpena's 

Essential Air Service. 

11~---~ President, Synchronizations LLC 

Proud Management Company of the APiex & Northern Lights Arena 

APiex 701 Woodward Avenue Alpena, MI 49707 (98?) 354-6164 
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karsten boerger < boerger.karsten@gmail.com> 

Thursday, May 31, 2012 11:55 AM 

Adams, Kevin (OST) 

APN Air Service 

I support the election of SkyWest Airlines to provide essential air service at Alpena, Michigan as replacement for our 

current air service. 

Local air service that provides an effective connection to the national and international air transportation system is 

critical to the economic well being of Alpena, Michigan and to organization name in city, state. 1/we at organization rely 

on our local air service for both business and leisure travel. 

The SkyWest proposal offers us a 50-seat regional jet with the Delta brand and code and service to the Delta hubs of 

Detroit and Minneapolis. 

We/1 believe the SkyWest air service proposal represents the best option for retaining our local air service long term and 

building up traffic so that government subsidies can eventually be reduced or eliminated. 

1/we urge the Department of Transportation to award SkyWest Airways the designation to provide Alpena's Essential Air 

Service. 

Our family are frequent users of the APN airport both for business and pleasure trips. 

Best regards, 

Karsten Boerger 

International Consultant 

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May 31, 2012 

Mr. Dennis DeVany 

Chief, Essential Air Service Division 

Office of Aviation Analysis 

Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue SE 

Washington, D.C. 20590 

Reference; DOT-OST-2009-0300, Alpena, Michigan Air Service 

Dear Mr. DeVany, 

First Federal of Northern Michigan in Alpena, Michigan wishes to lend its support to the 

proposal of SkyWest Airlines to provide essential air service at. Alpena, Michigan as 

replacement for our current air service. 

Local air service that provides an effective connection to the national and international air 

transportation system is critical to the economic well being of Alpena, Michigan and to First 

Federal. Our organization relies on our local air service for business travel and our family 

relies on it for leisure travel. 

The SkyWest proposal offers us a 50-seat regional jet with the Delta brand and code and 

service to the Delta hubs of Detroit and Minneapolis. 

We believe the SkyWest air service proposal represents the best option for retaining our 

local air service long term and building up traffic so that government subsidies can 

eventually be reduced or eliminated. 

We urge the Department of Transportation to award SkyWest Airways the designation to 

provide Alpena's Essential Air Service. 

B~~~e ards, ·Ut: ,( 1/(;IA :J;;;;d~ . Michael . Mahler f IV 

President and CEO 

First Federal of Northern Michigan 

----------lOOSouthSecondAvenue • Alpeno,Michigon49707 • Phone:(800)498-0013 ----------
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Thursday, May 31, 2012 12:47 PM 

Adams, Kevin (OST); Jackie Krawczak 

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Subject:AIRPORT - CALL TO ACTION 

Date:Thu, 31 May 2012 10:50:18 -0400 (EDT) 

From:Alpena Area Chamber of Commerce :<jkrawczak@alpenachamber.com> 

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We need the air service in NE Michigan! Alpena is the ONLY viable CHOICE! 

May 31, 2012 

Mr. Dennis DeVany 

Chief, Essential Air Service Division 

Office of Aviation Analysis 

Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, 

Washington, D.C. 20590 

Reference; DOT-OST-2009-0300, Alpena, Michigan Air Service 

Dear Mr. DeVany, 

Young Appliance in <Alpena>, Michigan wishes to lend its support to the proposal of 

SkyWest Airlines to provide essential air service at Alpena, Michigan as replacement for 

our current air service. 

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Local air service that provides an effective connection to the national and international 

air transportation system is critical to the economic well being of Alpena, Michigan and 

to Young Appliance Co. Inc. in Alpena, MI. We at Young's rely on our local air service for 

both business and leisure travel. 

The SkyWest proposal offers us a so-seat regional jet with the Delta brand and code 

and service to the Delta hubs of Detroit and Minneapolis. 

We believe the SkyWest air service proposal represents the best option for retaining 

our local air service long term and building up traffic so that government subsidies can 

eventually be reduced or eliminated. 

We urge the Department of Transportation to award SkyWest Airways the designation 

to provide Alpena's Essential Air Service. 

Best regards, 

Robert A. Young 

<President 

<Young Appliance Co. Inc.> 

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May 31,2012 

Mr. Dennis DeVany 

Chief, Essential Air Service Division 

Office of Aviation Analysis 

Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, 

Washington, D.C. 20590 

Reference; DOT-OST-2009-0300, Alpena, Michigan Air Service 

Dear Mr. DeVany, 

Rogers City Rehabilitation Hospital in Rogers City, Michigan wishes to lend its support to the 

proposal of Sky West Airlines to provide essential air service at Alpena, Michigan as 

replacement for our current air service. 

Local air service that provides an effective connection to the national and international air 

transportation system is critical to the economic well being of Alpena, Michigan and to Rogers 

City Rehabilitation Hospital in Rogers City, Michigan. We at RCRH rely on our local air 

service for both business and leisure travel. 

The Sky West proposal offers us a 50-seat regional jet with the Delta brand and code and 

service to the Delta hubs of Detroit and Minneapolis. 

We believe the Sky West air service proposal represents the best option for retaining our local 

air service long term and building up traffic so that government subsidies can eventually be 

reduced or eliminated. 

We urge the Department of Transportation to award SkyWest Airways the designation to 

provide Alpena's Essential Air Service. 

Best regards, 

~&.ill~ 

Business Office Manager 

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Rogers City Rehabilitation Hospital 

PH 9891734-7545 

FX 9891734-7648 

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