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Gene editing: An amazing medical breakthrough

NIAGARA, Wis. — I belong to a study group with other women who enjoy learning new things. Each year we are assigned two lessons for which we are responsible to research and present to the group. This year, our theme is “Modern Medicine: Uplifting Advances in the 21st Century,” and I was assigned the topic of gene editing technology. It is a fascinating subject and holds great promise for the future, so I thought that today I would share with you what I learned. First, I must admit that this topic was a real challenge for me because I was an English major in college and while a ...

Cummings presents program on the Titanic to the Golden K Club

By JOAN JOUPPI For The Daily News KINGSFORD — A bright sunny day greeted the Golden K seniors on Monday morning. Chairperson Candy Buchcuski brought the group together and Alyce Derwinski took her cue on piano, and with song leader Judy Sielaff the music began. “Blue Moon,” “Dear ...

Golden K learns about Ronald McDonald house

By JOAN JOUPPI For The Daily News KINGSFORD — Stepping up to the podium, first time chairperson for the Golden K, Candy Buchcuski, met the challenge head-on. It was obvious by her leadership and ease that she is not a stranger to public speaking. With gavel in hand, she led the group ...

Early warning signs of ‘frailty’ — and how to prevent it as we age

NIAGARA, Wis. — It has been found that what we do in our 40s, 30s, or even 20s can make a big difference down the road. “Being frail” may not sound like that big of a deal, and it is easy to assume it’s inevitable as we get older. But frailty is actually a legitimate medical condition that can make it harder for us to bounce back from health-related setbacks, as well as heighten our chances of an earlier death. According to a screening tool used to diagnose frailty, we’re considered frail if we have at least three of the following: muscle weakness, a slower walking pace, low ...

Walters presents update on annual ski jumping competition to Golden K group

KINGSFORD — Mother Nature, Old Man Winter, and Father Time worked together last week and dropped the temperatures. Golden K members have a policy — if the students don’t going to school, the seniors don’t venture out. Jan. 20 became a “stay-at home” day. It was the perfect time ...

The times they are a changin’ — appropriate words for today

NIAGARA, Wis. — Many of you who, like me, came of age in the ’60s will recognize the title of today’s column as lyrics from one of Bob Dylan’s songs. And many of you, like me, may be experiencing no small bit of anxiety over the results of the presidential election, as well as feelings of helplessness over the uncertainty with which we now view the future of our country. So, how do we approach the next four years? Can we affect change or is it too late? The country has voted, and there has been a peaceful transfer of power as is our democratic process. But how will that power ...