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LANSING The 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. She then switched me to Xiidra and instructed me to use it for two more refills, which lasted for nine months.

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.

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.

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.