Lone Star tick bites cause Alpha-Gal Syndrome

DEAR DR. ROACH: I was recently diagnosed with alpha-gal syndrome (AGS). I live in the country, but I do not remember having a tick on me. My husband and I are very cautious and always check for them. I am struggling to understand what exactly are my symptoms, and what I can and cannot eat.

SUBMISSION POLICY

Don’t get me wrong – I am a complete and utter fan of technology. Over the years at the newspaper, it’s made our lives infinitely easier in terms of producing a paper.

A LOOK BACK IN TIME | GHS TRACK TEAM EARLY 90S

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Michigan House staffers are unionizing

LANSINGThe Michigan House is looking towards possible unionization of its staff, creating buzz on what a union could look like in the Capitol.A photo of the voting cards, used as a tally of how many staffers want to form a union, is stirring speculation that unionization is on the horizon.

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.