American Legion Post 171 thanks

To the Editor:Gladwin County American Legion Post 171 would like to thank all of the donors who have assisted us in our move from the North Park Pavilion to our current location at 128 N. Silverleaf.

Nikki Haley is still the strongest VP pick

As far as we know, Nikki Haley isn’t on the shortlist, nor on the long list.There’s no indication that she’s being considered as Donald Trump’s VP pick, and Trump forcefully smacked down a report in Axios that the campaign was looking at her.

Doctors differ on dietary advice for Lynch Syndrome

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a healthy 55-year-old woman who eats well and exercises (with both weights and cardio) six to seven times per week. Four years ago, I was diagnosed with Lynch syndrome. (I have the “MLH1” genotype.

Local church appreciates support

To the Editor:On behalf of the Gladwin Church of the Nazarene and the Family Fun Fair Committee members, we would like to thank the following individuals and businesses for their donations to our 14th Annual Family Fun Fair which was held on June 1, 2024 at the Gladwin Church of the Nazarene.

Does intermittent fasting raise the risk of heart disease?

DEAR DR. ROACH: I read a recent headline that said people who fast intermittently have an increased risk of heart disease. Is there merit to this story? -- K.O.S.ANSWER: Intermittent fasting is an increasingly common weight-loss strategy.

EDITOR’S INBOX

To the Editor:This is my personal thank you to the Gladwin County Chamber of Commerce for going above and beyond the call to duty.

Have you heard of the League?

To the Editor:This is great news for those who are tired of the status quote, and want to change things, with your vote! Many Americans, are confused by the televised rhetoric – done intentionally to/for you – so that you don’t know who said what, and what they intend to do!

On patrol with a State Police trooper

EATON RAPIDSState Trooper David Versin, 27, was parked at noon on a recent day on the median of Michigan Road, positioned to see cars coming over the gentle slope ahead, and around the bend behind him using his rearview mirror.

Concerned citizen

To the Editor:Those who avoid studying history tend to be the ones who try to justify being less successful or influential than others by “unfair” competition for opportunities or jobs.

New rules after a dishonorable discharge

Not all of us left the service unscathed and with an honorable discharge (and all the benefits that would give us) clutched in our fist. Some of us, for one reason or another, did not make it out with an honorable or general discharge, or we even had a bad conduct discharge and/or a court martial.