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Seniors

History revisited: Five myths about the first Thanksgiving

NIAGARA, Wis. — The story surrounding our American Thanksgiving holiday is based on what has traditionally been considered the first Thanksgiving in 1621, celebrated by the English settlers who arrived on the Mayflower in 1620 and the Indigenous people who helped them learn to survive in ...

Basanese discusses scammers to Golden K club

By JOAN JOUPPI For The Daily News KINGSFORD — Flashing lights Monday morning meant city plows were out and about clearing roads. There was much excitement all around as many welcomed a long awaited Yooper winter. Snowmobilers, ski hills, and hunters might have been thrilled more than ...

DICSA’s AmeriCorps plans Senior Giving Tree

IRON MOUNTAIN — This holiday season the Dickinson Iron Community Services Agency’s AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Program will conduct its eighth-annual Senior Giving Tree. Any senior citizen in the community can be nominated for the program and nominations can be anonymous. Nominations will ...

Holidays can bring depression: Signs to watch for in older adults

NIAGARA, Wis. — Depression is a legitimate health issue that needs to be taken seriously. It robs many of us and our loved ones of the joy that could otherwise be experienced in life. Our northern climate — especially at this time of year — does us no favors. It seems that the cloudy days ...

Walk of Life Pregnancy Services talk at Golden K

By JUDY SIELAFF For The Daily News KINGSFORD — The furnaces are humming their sweet melodies, bringing warmth to our hearts as the air cools. The chill doesn’t keep Golden K members away on Monday morning. Everyone arrives with a warm smile on their face as they catch up with one ...

Social Security offices transitioning to more appointment-based services

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In an ongoing commitment to serve the public more efficiently, local Social Security offices are expanding appointment-based services. By scheduling appointments, the offices will aim to reduce wait times, streamline service delivery and improve the overall customer ...