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Discussion planned on Lacks’ book

IRON MOUNTAIN — The Christians for Racial Understanding group will host a book discussion on “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” from 7 to 8 p.m. on Wednesdays, Feb. 19, March 19 and April 16 at the Dickinson County Library in Iron Mountain. She never knew it, but Henrietta Lacks changed the world of medicine and saved millions of lives — and is still doing it. A poor black tobacco farmer, she died in 1951 but her cells live on by the trillions in labs around the world. The bestselling book “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” tells a riveting story of the ...

NARFE elects new officers

The local chapter of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees, or NARFE, recently elected officers. Elected were Kathy Jo Anderson, chairman; Joanne Lindholm, vice chairman; Winnie Fornetti, treasurer; Judy Sielaff, secretary; Lynn LaVigne, chaplain; and Anna Vincent, reporter. From ...

Local AAUW seeks applications for its Non-Traditional Scholarship

IRON MOUNTAIN — American Association of University Women Iron Mountain/Kingsford Branch is accepting applications for its Non-Traditional Scholarship. AAUW is an organization whose mission is to promote equality for all women and girls, lifelong education, and positive societal change. In support of this mission, the Iron Mountain/Kingsford Branch is offering the Non-Traditional Scholarship to women living in Dickinson and Iron counties in Michigan, Florence County in Wisconsin and Niagara, Wis., and surrounding areas. Applicants must be age 22 years or older and pursuing a ...

Niagara K of C sets smear event

NIAGARA, Wis. — Knights of Columbus Niagara Father Damien Council 2847 will have a smear tournament Saturday at St. Anthony’s Church Hall. Registration is from 5:30 to 6 p.m., with a $10 per person entry fee. Beer, soda and food will be available, along with door prizes and 50-50 raffle. For more information, contact Andy Herman at 715-251-3615.

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 ...

Stamp club meets Feb. 18

IRON MOUNTAIN — The monthly meeting of the Northwoods Philatelic Society stamp club is scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18 in the Fellowship Room of First Lutheran Church, 1210 S. Stephenson Ave. in Iron Mountain. The church is located between Domino’s Pizza and Slumberland Furniture. A short business meeting and educational program, will be followed by the usual informal stamp club auction. Members are encouraged to bring up to five lots for the auction, and the club will also auction lots of recently acquired stamps. They promote the fun and fellowship of stamp collecting. ...