Life in Gladwin

Gladwin Goodfellows 2024 Campaign

GLADWINSince the Great Depression in the 1930’s, the Gladwin Goodfellows have helped needy families in Gladwin County during the holiday season. All donations received go for the purchase of food items for holiday baskets, which will be delivered December 21. Please help this year by donating today.
“Survivor Jewels,” valued at $4,000, has been donated and decorated by J.D. Jewelers of Gladwin. It is one of several bras that will be auctioned off during the MyMichigan Medical Center Gladwin’s Bra-La-La event on Thursday, Oct. 24 at the Riverwalk Place in Gladwin.

“Survivor Jewels,” valued at $4,000, has been donated and decorated by J.D. Jewelers of Gladwin. It is one of several bras that will be auctioned off during the MyMichigan Medical Center Gladwin’s Bra-La-La event on Thursday, Oct. 24 at the Riverwalk Place in Gladwin.

Decorated bras are complete for Bra-La-La Fundraiser on Oct. 24

GLADWINJust days remain before the MyMichigan Medical Center Gladwin Bra-La-La event. More the 25 area businesses and individuals have decorated bras that will be auctioned off during the event which takes place at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct.24, at Riverwalk Place, 777 W. Cedar Ave., in Gladwin.

Family Halloween Dance October 26

BEAVERTONBeaverton Youth Cheer is presenting the second annual Family Halloween Dance in the Beaverton Activity Center gymnasium, 106 Tonkin St.The event will be on Saturday, October 26 from 6-8 p.m. with the doors opening at 5:30 p.m.

MARSP to hold Harvest Luncheon

GLADWINThe Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel (MARSP) Gladwin County Chapter will hold its Harvest Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on October 28 at the Gladwin Church of Christ fellowship room, 425 E.Grout Street, Gladwin, located behind the Hall Kokotovich Funeral Home.

Volunteers needed in Beaverton

BEAVERTONVolunteers are needed in Beaverton for several different committees.■ The Tree Lighting Event Planning Committee. Those interested can contact Pastor Martin Hodge or Matt Lang.■ Volunteers are needed for the BABA Annual Meeting Planning Committee.
Mayor Sarah Kile (right) presented a proclamation to Lisa Kujawa (left) of Golden Key Camp at a Gladwin City Council meeting on Monday, October 21. YOUTUBE: CITY OF GLADWIN

Mayor Sarah Kile (right) presented a proclamation to Lisa Kujawa (left) of Golden Key Camp at a Gladwin City Council meeting on Monday, October 21. YOUTUBE: CITY OF GLADWIN

Gladwin city council meets for final meeting of the month

GLADWINOn Monday, October 21 during the regular Gladwin City Council meeting, Mayor Sarah Kile presented a proclamation to Lisa Kujawa, owner of Golden Key Camp, a 501c3 non-profit, which helps children that are sick with serious illnesses spend time with their family at a campground.
A LOOK BACK IN TIME | SILVERLEAF AND TOWNSEND

A LOOK BACK IN TIME | SILVERLEAF AND TOWNSEND

A LOOK BACK IN TIME | SILVERLEAF AND TOWNSEND

Last week’s image showed the area of Gladwin around the Cedar/Silverleaf intersection, where many of the buildings are still standing. This week we look one block east to the area between Silverleaf and Townsend streets.

Backpack Buddies receives donations

To the Editor:On behalf of Christ the King Lutheran Church and the Gladwin Backpack Buddies Weekend Food Program, we thank the Gladwin community for their generous donations to help fund this much needed weekend food program within the Gladwin schools.
Hospice of Gladwin Area offers six week Grief and Loss Class

Hospice of Gladwin Area offers six week Grief and Loss Class

Hospice of Gladwin Area offers six week Grief and Loss Class

GLADWINGrief is a natural and normal response to the loss of someone or something significant in our lives. Part of the work of grieving is adapting to the many changes that occur in our lives as a result of that loss.