GCCB Kitchen Table Conversations slated

GLADWIN COUNTYThe Gladwin County Community Builders (GCCB) are back and will be sponsoring several public forums from the end of February until the end of April 2026. They will be kitchen table conversations.

Wandering with the Birds

In a recent column, I wrote about my “favorite” birds, and I asked readers to let me know if they have a favorite. Laure wrote to tell me her favorite bird is the Snowy Owl. What a great choice! Most people love owls, and the Snowy Owl is certainly deserving of a “most favorite” status.

Wild game benefit dinner for Skeels Christian School

GLADWINSkeels Christian School will be hosting a wild game benefit dinner on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, at the Gladwin Knights of Columbus Hall. This benefit will be filled with good food, a silent auction, drawings, a guest speaker, and more!

Moolenaar announces 2026 Art Competition

WASHINGTON D.C.Congressman John Moolenaar invites all high school students from Michigan’s Second Congressional District to enter their artwork in the 2026 Congressional Art Competition.The winning student from the Second District will have his or her art displayed in the U.S.

How seeds from the past are saving a unique flower of the Great Lakes

LANSINGMore than 30 years ago, a group of scientists planted 4,200 seeds of the rare Pitcher’s thistle in the sandy dunes of the Great Lakes. At the time, no one knew if the new populations would survive.Today, three decades later, the restored populations are thriving and spreading.

ART FEATURED IN LOBBY

Stop by the Gladwin County Record and Beaverton Clarion lobby, located at 700 E. Cedar Ave. in Gladwin, to check out art work by the Gladwin Area Artist Guild. Lobby hours are from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday.

Boater safety class slated to begin Feb. 22

GLADWINAboater safety class will take place Feb. 22, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Secord Township Hall located at 1507 Secord Dam Road in Gladwin.This is a free class. A Michigan Boater Safety Certificate will be issued on completion. Register at www.secordtwp.com.

Family Fun Festival slated for May 16

GLADWINFamily Fun Festival, sponsored by the Gladwin Church of the Nazarene, will take place on May 16, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Gladwin County Fairgrounds, 401 S. State St.A Versiti Blood Drive will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.The event will also feature a silent auction from 9 a.m. to 3 p.

View from the comfy chair

Ienjoyed my breakfast, interesting word meaning break-fast, as most of us fast all night, some of course are lured to the kitchen and open the door of the refrigerator and are attracted to the light like moths to the porchlight.

May I Walk With You

In his book, No Greater Love: A Biblical Walk Through Christ’s Passion, Dr. Edward Sri gives some excellent advice on tested and true ways of not giving into temptation to sin. The first suggestion he makes is to simply pray. It doesn’t have to be a long prayer. Short phrases like, “Jesus, help me.