Bird lover is troubled over possible bird flu

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have two bird feeders off my back deck. They hang from tall poles as a vain attempt to keep squirrels from eating all of the birdseed! But to refill them, I must take them down and handle them, and I recently wondered if I might be exposing myself to the new bird flu.

Save Trout Lake!

To the Editor:I am writing regarding the announcement by the Department of Natural Resources that it will be seeking approval to drain Trout Lake located in Gladwin County. The reason given is that the 60-year-old small dam that is currently there needs to be removed.

Sheriff’s Corner

It’s been a while since my last article and with the recent media mention about the United States Postal Service (USPS) the scammers have utilized it to their advantage. Please note the following information and share it with your friends and family.

EDITOR’S INBOX

To the Editor:Dear Gladwin Community School Athletic Department and community of Gladwin I would like to thank the Gladwin Hall of Fame athletic committee for selecting me to become a member of the Gladwin Athletic Hall of Fame.

Dear community of Gladwin and friends

To the Editor:Life is fragile and precious. Life is love, happiness and laughter. Life can also be tragedy and pain. My family is overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support over the tragic loss of my son, Ryan Joseph Myers.

Biotech can give our economy the boost it needs – if we let it

The key to a stronger, more vibrant, and more secure American economy could be staring us right in the face.

EDITOR’S INBOX

To the Editor:Consumer Energy Company is planning to sell 13 of their Michigan hydroelectric dams (100+ years old) that are no longer economical to operate: ■ Au Sable River, six Dams ■ Manistee River, two Dams ■ Muskegon River, three Dams ■ Grand River one, Dam■ Kalamazoo River one, Dam Consumer...

MRI reveals a disease of the blood vessels in the brain

DEAR DR. ROACH: A recent fall split the skin below my left eye. I went to the emergency room to see if it required stitches.

EDITOR’S INBOX

To the Editor:I took the opportunity to attend the December 16 Gladwin City Council meeting. As expected, the Operators 324 Union was present, to express their dissatisfaction that the awaited court dates have come and gone without movement in the direction of negotiations.

Kind people are the best kind of people!

To the Editor:Harold S. Kushner encourages: “Do things for people not because of who they are or what they do in return, but because of who you are.