by admin | Apr 28, 2011 | Affordable Housing, Grant History
Like most small towns in the 1950s, Midland did not have many housing options for the elderly. Eda Gerstacker was convinced that adequate, cheerful housing for the elderly was and would continue to be a critical need for the community. As a result, the Gerstacker...
by admin | Apr 28, 2011 | Grant History, Local Schools
A little money can go a long way in the hands of a creative teacher. The Gerstacker Teacher Mini Grant Program enables teachers to turn unique ideas into reality, enriching the classroom experience for students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Working with the...
by admin | Apr 28, 2011 | Grant History, Midland Downtown & Riverfront
Affordable and exceptional public golf courses are a rare sight in small towns. But in 1952 the Currie family – a strong believer in recreational opportunities – gave Midland its first municipal golf course, located on the Tittabawassee River’s flood...
by admin | Apr 28, 2011 | Grant History, Midland Downtown & Riverfront
Carl and Esther Gerstacker enjoyed the Tittabawassee and Chippewa Rivers so much that Carl often trimmed trees to keep the path clear. But Carl and other community leaders believed Midland would benefit more if the rivers were connected with one bridge. This idea grew...
