May I Walk With You

Ican’t remember a time when I did not have a garden of some kind. The early part of my life in northern Gratiot County was accentuated by gardens.

CMDHD shares tips to prevent foodborne illness

GLADWIN COUNTYCentral Michigan District Health Department (CMDHD) is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of community members, including during summer cookouts.

Guild artists exhibit RED

GLADWINIn late 2023 Gladwin Artist Guild members were challenged by Treasurer Jan Berg-Rezmer to create artworks with the color red as a focus. Jan explained that ever since early man started adding iron oxide to drawings on cave walls and their bodies, the color red has played a major role in art.

Mechanical banks

Mechanical banks function as both a toy and a useful, even educational, device. Deposit a coin and a figure dances or jumps into the air, an animal swallows the coin, a flag is raised or another action is performed. They entertain children and encourage them to save money.

Low iron levels might affect blood donor’s depression

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am wondering if there is any link between low iron and depression/ anxiety. I am a 37-yearold woman, and I started taking Lexapro a few years ago. I upped my dose last year because I wasn’t feeling great, and my doctor and I decided that it was a good step to take.

ALL AMERICAN CIRCUS MAY 25

All American Circus is coming to Gladwin! Featuring all the classics of a real American family circus! Come early and enjoy the kids fun zone before showtime featuring face painting, moon bounces and circus treats! All American Circus will take place on May 25, 7 p.m.

Adonai Lord of Hosts Church has upcoming meetings

BEAVERTONFor anyone seeking a church, The Glory Ministry presents the Adonai Lord of Hosts Church.They meet at the Beaverton Activity Center Ross Lake Room every Tuesday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The church is non-denominational, has dynamic worship, and bible based preaching.

Register for Senior Project FRESH coupon book

GLADWINThe Council on Aging and the Michigan State University Extension office are coming together for Senior Project FRESH, which provides $25 in coupons to those that are eligible to spend on regional fruits, vegetables, herbs, and honey at participating farmers markets and roadside stands.

View from the comfy chair

Isettled into my “Comfy Chair” for a nice evening nap. Evening naps for me set up my nighttime sleep by getting rid of the day’s issues that might keep me awake while trying to sleep. I just completed watching the local and evening news.

Lime-Mint Pound Cake with Strawberry Filling

PREP TIME: 30 MINS COOK TIME: 1 HR 25 MINS ADDITIONAL TIME: 30 MINS TOTAL TIME: 2 HRS 25 MINS SERVINGS: 12 YIELD: 1 BUNDT(R) CAKEStrawberry Filling: 2 ½ cups frozen strawberries 4 ½ tsp white sugar 1 ½ tsp freshly squeezed lime juice Cake: 3 cups all-purpose flour ½ tsp baking soda ½ tsp baking...