GLADSTONE — The Gladstone Michigan Soo Line Steam Engine #730 Authority will hold its regular Monthly meeting on 4:30 p.m. Monday at 819 Delta Ave., at the Solid Rock Church.

Planning is underway for the annual four-person golf fundraiser on May 29 at the Escanaba Golf Course. Hole sponsors are being sought along with raffle prizes.

Donations continue to be sought for restoration and perpetual care the train sight. All donations are being accepted by the Community Foundation for Delta County, 2420 1st Ave South, Escanaba, Michigan. 49829. Checks made out in care of Soo Line #730.

Soo Line Historical Artifacts are still being accepted along with community historical items by donation or consignment for our future museum/ welcome center. Call authority president John Pickard for details at 906-241-0888.

Soo Line #730 Train t-shirts and sweatshirts, coffee mugs and memorabilia continues to be available also. We encourage any one in the community that would want to be involved in our group are encouraged to attend.

Lets not forget about the history of Gladstone and the #730 steam engine’s part to keep it alive.