Understand how systemic lupus affects a person’s body

DEAR DR. ROACH: What is lupus, and what does it do to your body? I just had a friend who was diagnosed with it after many months of tests. -- T.S.B.ANSWER: The term “lupus” generally means systemic lupus erythematosis (SLE), which is a systemic disorder as its name suggests.

Save money at the Habitat ReStore

It’s that time of year again.Summer is fading and it’s time to start thinking about what cold weather might bring. As well as revisiting the parts of the to-do list that didn’t get completed during the summer.

May I Walk With You

Ilove knock-knock jokes.Usually they are corny, but usually put a smile on the faces of those to tell them and those they are told to. “Knock, knock. Who’s there? Anita.Anitia who? A need-a something to eat-a.” Everyone knows at least a few of these jokes.They are fun and you automatically smile.

CMDHD HIV/AIDS 5K Walk/Run on Sept. 20

MT. PLEASANTCentral Michigan District Health Department (CMDHD) invites the community to take part in the 16th Annual Central Michigan HIV/AIDS 5K Walk/Run on Saturday, Sept. 20, at Island Park in Mt. Pleasant. A virtual participation option is also available.

Thursday Night Men’s meeting Aug. 21

GLADWINThe Thursday Night Men’s League fall meeting will be at Meadow Lanes on Aug. 21, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. All bowling members welcome to attend this meeting.

A LOOK BACK IN TIME | CHRISTMAS IN JULY

Christmas in July at River Valley Campground Aug. 11, 1993. If you have any information on this photo email editor@thegladwincountyrecord.com.

GAAG Kids’ Art Camp was a huge success

GLADWINThe Gladwin Area Artist Guild (GAAG) board and members wishes to thank several sponsors and individuals for helping make this year’s weeklong “Art Explorers” Kids’ Art Camp the best ever.

70 YEARS OF MARRIAGE

Robert E. Holzhausen and Patsy Jo Smith were married on August 27, 1955, at the Bible Protestant Church, in the village of Oakley, Michigan. Mr. and Mrs. Holzhausen were blessed with four children: Cathie Kisser, Jeffrey (Ginger) Holzhausen, Joel Holzhausen, and Lisa (Carl) Sepeter.

GCDL events for August

GLADWIN COUNTYAlthough the Summer Reading Program is coming to an end, this August, the Gladwin County District Library (GCDL) is continuing the fun! Not only will we be hosting some fun one-day events, but we will have some special day camps and a tasty new program starting as well.

Our Savior Lutheran Church hasaFoodNook

GLADWINCheck out the Book Nook that is now a Food Nook. Please take it if you need it. Our Savior Lutheran Church is located at 331 Clendening Road in Gladwin.