Life in Gladwin

Gladwin Community Blood Drive February 1

GLADWIN There will be a Versiti blood drive at the Gladwin Seventh Day Adventist Church, located at 2336 M-61 on February 1. The blood drive will begin at 12 p.m. and end at 6:15 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are appreciated. To make an appointment go to www.versiti.
May I Walk With You

May I Walk With You

May I Walk With You

BY DANIEL FACHTING Every now and then I am confronted with news items and stories of people who have been sexually abused by clergy. It breaks my heart. While we wish it never happened, the truth is that sometimes it has. There is no getting around it.
An older juvenile northern map turtle rests on a log. JAMES HARDING

An older juvenile northern map turtle rests on a log. JAMES HARDING

Slow and steady wins the race, even one that takes 10 years to move 45 miles

LANSING The turtles had a long journey ahead. They fought for 45 miles against the strong Kalamazoo River current. They left the river and walked up and over a dam blocking their path. They traversed water so shallow their shells likely stuck out of it. The destination?
The Best Hot Crab Dip

The Best Hot Crab Dip

The Best Hot Crab Dip

PREP TIME: 15 MINS COOK TIME: 20 MINS REST TIME: 10 MINS TOTAL TIME: 45 MINS 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature 1/3 cup sour cream 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup ketchup 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 lemon, zested and juiced 2 tsp OLD BAY Seafood Seasoning 2...
Clare-Gladwin RESD Occupational Therapist Hilary Vasher (at left), Therapy Dog Mac and Special Education teacher Katherine Schallhorn (at right).

Clare-Gladwin RESD Occupational Therapist Hilary Vasher (at left), Therapy Dog Mac and Special Education teacher Katherine Schallhorn (at right).

Therapy dog takes role in Beaverton Kindergarten Christmas Program

BEAVERTON Meet Mac, the delightful fouryear- old therapy dog bringing happiness to Beaverton Schools! Mac has been a therapy dog since he was one, bringing joy and comfort to those around him.
View from the comfy chair

View from the comfy chair

View from the comfy chair

New Year’s Eve is almost upon us. I always look forward to each new year I have been blessed to see come and go. I have lived through many changes over the years, and many predicted changes that never happened, or happened a little. Predictions of a New Ice Age were prevalent during the 70s.

Legislative Breakfast slated January 12

GLADWIN ALegislative Breakfast, sponsored by JAG Motorcoach, will take place on January 12, from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 751 S. M-18, Gladwin.
Estrace cream is safe to use in woman who had melanoma

Estrace cream is safe to use in woman who had melanoma

Estrace cream is safe to use in woman who had melanoma

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 70-year-old woman who has been using Estrace vaginal cream weekly for several years. I am in excellent health, work out daily, run half-marathons and have my own business. I take 10 mg of atorvastatin daily. Ten years ago, I had melanoma removed from my arm.
M1 celebrates inaugural ‘Week Of Joy’ with acts of kindness

M1 celebrates inaugural ‘Week Of Joy’ with acts of kindness

M1 celebrates inaugural ‘Week Of Joy’ with acts of kindness

MIDLAND Members First Credit Union (M1) initiated the inaugural ‘Week of Joy’ throughout the week of December 11 to spread joy to community members with random acts of kindness and surprise VISA gift cards.