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The VA has added three types of cancer to the list of presumptive illnesses and disabilities that it will consider to be serviceconnected. “Presumptive” means the VA “presumes” your condition was caused by your service, which means you don’t have to prove anything.

K of C Fish and Shrimp dinner to benefit Backpack Buddies slated

GLADWINThere will be a Fish and Shrimp dinner on Friday, July 12, to benefit the Gladwin Backpack Buddies (weekend food) program at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 751 M-18 from 4-7 p.m.

CTE three day summer camp held for area students

CLAREClare-Gladwin Career and Technical Education (CTE) recently wrapped up its three day summer camp for grades 7-11 students in Clare and Gladwin counties.

Big Boys Club fundraising breakfast

GLADWIN COUNTYThe Big Boys Club of Gladwin County will have a fundraising breakfast on Sunday, July 7, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Secord Eagles Aerie 4121, 3485 Lakeshore Drive, Gladwin.

View from the comfy chair

Iwas deeply into REM sleep and, of course, dreaming. I dreamed of my first car. Everyone remembers their first vehicle. I saved for two years to be able to buy my first set of wheels!It was ancient, a 1960 Plymouth Belvedere with 68,000 miles on it. It was glorious!

Mid-Michigan Veterans Benefits Fair July 18

HARRISONOn Thursday, July 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Larson Elementary School, located at 455 W. Spruce Street in Harrison, along with the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) and the Clare County Veterans Services office will hold the second annual Mid-Michigan Veterans Benefits Fair.

Pancake and Sausage Breakfast slated

BEAVERTONThe Beaverton First Presbyterian Church will be hosting a Pancake and Sausage Breakfast in their Fellowship Hall on July 4, 2024 from 8-10:30 a.m. Children five years old and under eat for free.

Nettleton Reunion

GLADWINThe Nettleton Reunion will be held July 14, 12 p.m., at Gladwin City Park. No pavillion this year.

4-H broiler chicken contest

GLADWIN COUNTYThe broiler chicken contest was held at the fairgrounds this past week. 4-H club students lined up with chickens in tow to have a judge inspect and rate their projects.

Summer Art Kids Camp Aug. 5-9

GLADWINGladwin Artist’s Guild is excited to once again offer a week-long art camp for kids ages 6-11 at the Gladwin County District Library.Kids will become “Art Explorers” and enjoy creating all sorts of fun projects. From painting to clay and from making bugs to monster pencil toppers.