Life in Gladwin

Spicy Baked Shrimp

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½ cup olive oil 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 pinch cayenne pepper 1 pound uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined cooking spray Whisk olive oil, Cajun seasoning, lemon juice, parsley, honey, soy sauce, and cayenne pepper together in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add shrimp and toss to evenly coat.

GWSD team dancers compete at Competition

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GLADWIN Congratulations to team dancers at the Gail Wildfong School of Dance for their success at Encore Dance Competition of the Stars in Howell in March. Multiple dances were entered in both the recreational and competitive divisions and each dance received either platinum or diamond adjudications.

View from the comfy chair

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Alovely April afternoon unfolded – it was sunny, windy, and warmer. It is unusually warm at times this season, making it a great time for catnapping.

Skeels 2023-2024 third quarter Honor Roll students

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All A Honor Roll Nathaniel Barnes Norah Brown Reagan Cady Jack Ehle Welsey Ehle Caitlyn Fuller Lucas Fuller Victoria Hughey Evelyn McCauley Lillian McCauley Natalie Miller Vance Ornelas Colby Owens Zander Rubino Hannah Scott Madelyn Sian Jace Tresler Janessa Tresler Breelyn Visser

Star Wars Night May 2 at GCDL

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GLADWIN COUNTY The main branch of the Gladwin County District Library (GCDL) is hosting Star Wars Night. This event will take place from 5-6 p.m., on Thursday, May 2.

COA Monthly Caregiver Support meetings

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GLADWIN COUNTY Council On Aging (COA) Monthly Caregiver Support Group meetings will be held the third Wednesday of every month, 1:30 p.m., at the Antler Arms High Rise Building. The 2024 Schedule is: ■ May 15 ■ June 19 ■ July 18 ■ August 21 ■ September 18 ■ October 16 ■ November 20 ■ December 18 This confidential support group is for caregivers taking care of a loved one, age 60 or over.

Ole Time Country Gospel Jamboree upcoming

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HARRISON The first Congregational Church, located at 211 West Spruce Street, Harrison, are planning a monthly Ole Time Country Gospel Jamboree every month through November. The first Jamborees are slated for April 27, May 25, June 22, July 27, August 24, September 28, October 26, and November 23 from 6-8 p.m.

Looking at the causes behind mobility issues

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DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 79 and can move around without any problem. I walk five days a week, and my weight is normal. However, it seems to me that many people -- some younger than I am -- have mobility problems. I wonder what causes this problem. Is it lack of exercise, genes, weight, etc.? -- E.G.