Toothpick holders

Collectibles don’t need to be utilitarian. In fact, many of today’s collectibles have a purpose that has been lost to time.Toothpick holders, especially from the 19th century, are miniature examples of the beauty of art glass, pottery, porcelain or silver.

CTE Students of the Marking Period announced

CLAREThe Clare-Gladwin Regional Education Service District’s Career & Technical Education (CTE) program proudly acknowledges and congratulates the exceptional students who have been named “Students of the Marking Period” for the third period.

CoA Monthly Caregiver Support meetings

GLADWIN COUNTYCouncil On Aging (COA) Monthly Caregiver Support Group meetings will be held the third Wednesday of every month, 1:30 p.m., at the Antler Arms High Rise Building.

GLADWIN FARMERS MARKET OPENING DAY MAY 11

The Gladwin Farmers Market will be welcoming visitors once again beginning this Saturday at our State Street location, just north of the Historical Village. We’re open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Saturday through mid-October.

May I Walk With You

Many people tell me that they would like to read the Bible, but somehow, they just don’t get much out it. It is like reading about things that happened a long time ago and that it doesn’t really pertain to them and today’s world.

Free Second Saturday Supper

GLADWINAfree Second Saturday Supper will be held on Saturday, May 11, at the New Beginnings Methodist Church, located at 309 S.M-18, Gladwin, across from Loose Motor Sales. Look for the three large crosses at the entrance. This will be a takeout only meal.

Pet’s allergies blossom in spring

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My 7-year-old cat, “Sunbeam,” has a tough time in the spring when the pollen starts to fly. He sneezes frequently, his eyes water and he scratches hot spots on his skin.

GJHS Boys’ Track compete in Ithaca

GLADWINThe Gladwin Junior High Boys Track Team traveled to Ithaca on May 2 to participate in their relays meet where each race and event was a relay. The boys did quite well. Lots of new personal best split times in races and several new bests in the field events as well.

GHS Plant Sale upcoming

GLADWINGladwin High School (GHS) science teacher Mr. Donahue and his students are hard at work preparing for this year’s annual Plant Sale.The sale will take place on Saturday, May 11, from 9 a.m.to 3 p.m. The profits raised from the sale are the only funding source for the school’s greenhouse.

Health center now providing care to students in Coleman

HOUGHTON LAKEE arlier this year, Mid Michigan Community Health Services opened their fourth School-Based Health Center at Coleman Elementary School. Serving students in the Coleman school district, Stacey Williamson, F.N.P.-C.