Reader responds

To the Editor:As a (Reformed) participant in the 1960’s Vietnam War Protests, I would like to put some facts straight about the following: 2016 Presidential Election; VA troubles and cures; Senator John McCain versus real Veterans.Votes.

Concerned reader

To the Editor:As American Taxpayers, we should be very concerned about our current Federal Administration’ spending. Upon taking office, the current Administration pretty much threw out programs previously in place. One such program was regarding border control.

Donations needed

To the Editor:Recently, the American Legion Post 171 finally got their own building that they now can call their own. It’s located across the street from the Ramsey Funeral Home on Silverleaf Street in Gladwin.

Reader concerned over Sparks article

To the Editor:To you folks who might have read the Sparks school papers article on “Union on strike” article.The article in the Sparks paper, titled, union strike, had a strangely democratic party, flavor to it.

Treatment given for dry eyes fails to improve condition

DEAR DR. ROACH: I developed chronic dry eyes after having cataract surgery on both eyes. I consulted an ophthalmologist who specialized in treating dry eyes. She prescribed Restasis, but my condition didn’t improve after three months of use.

May I Walk With You

Many of us know the words to the song, “I Have Loved You” by Michael Joncas. In part the words are, “I have loved you with an everlasting love, I have called you and you are mine.” What wonderful words. What could be more truthful? Then I began to consider the past tense of these words.

Concerned reader

To the Editor:Two weeks in a row the same unsubstantiated rumor has been presented as fact. That is the story that President Trump called veterans suckers and losers.According to Snopes.com, the story started with an unnamed former administration official. Where I come from, this is called a rumor.

$5 million in housing grants for special needs veterans

The Department of Veterans Affairs has done the final math for 2023, and the number of homeless veterans who found permanent housing has passed the initial goal. The total now stands at 46,000 veterans who were helped.

A LOOK BACK IN TIME | BEAVERTON

The attached photo was taken in Beaverton, Michigan about the time it became a city. It was on Pierson St. across from Ron Ross’s new bean and grain elevator/mill. This building burned in one of several major fires in Gladwin County in 1939. At that time it was a lumber company owned by W. H.

Russia is a civilizational adversary

The poet Robert Frost once said that a liberal is someone too broadminded to take his own side in a fight. What would he say about those on the right who seem to be confused about the same question?