DVT patient switches to aspirin with good results

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 81-year-old female who has been on Xarelto for years due to deep vein thrombosis (DVT). I also have an inferior vena cava (IVC) filter. I read that lowdose aspirin (325 mg) is just as effective in preventing clots in the legs as Xarelto, which is very expensive.

EDITOR’S INBOX

To the Editor:Giving this some thought over the years I have come to realize a few things. One is that every time the 11 percent of unionized workers in our country get a raise, ‘We The People’ (the other 89 percent of working non-union population) get a raise also.

It is hard to believe what is happening in Gaza

CONTRIBUTED BY ED RACHWITZThese are crazy and fast-moving political times. Joe Biden has withdrawn from the presidential race, Kamala Harris is the Democratic candidate, there was an awful assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump, and a weird Republican Convention.

Democrats lied about Biden and got caught

They didn’t soulfully consider President Joe Biden’s marked decline and decide, for the good of him, his party and the country, that he had to step down.They lied, and they got caught.The Democratic Party line on Biden was that he had turned in an exceptionally effective State of the Union address.

Boy Scout Troop 779 appreciates volunteers

To the Editor:I would like to thank Clement Township for their support of Gladwin’s Boy Scout Troop 779 with regards to a project that was completed this year.

Concerned citizens

To the Editor:When this letter is printed, voting leading up to the conclusion of our August Primary will be well underway. We may see previous officeholders reelected or new ones take their place.

K of C supports backpack program

To the Editor:On Friday, July 12, there was a Knights of Columbus Fish Fry, benefitting the Backpack Buddies (weekend food) Program in the Gladwin School District. Weekend food insecurity dramatically impacts the performance of young students early in the school week.

EDITOR’S INBOX

To the Editor:I wanted to take some time to address the article in last week’s Forum. Thank you Chris, for the acknowledgement and as always, for your support. There are a few inaccuracies that I would like to correct though.

Gladwin County Clerk gives overview of election process

To the Editor:Karrie Hulme, Gladwin County Clerk was the guest speaker at the monthly Gladwin County Republican Party (GCRP), held at Sage Township Hall. Asked to speak about election processes, security of same and changes which were implemented after the passage of Prop 2.Mrs.

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.