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A cold war over the thermostat

Dear Annie: I’m 28 and live in a two-bedroom apartment in Washington state with my friend “Jess.” She’s an excellent roommate — clean, considerate, quiet. I know I’m lucky. But there’s one thing driving me crazy: the thermostat. She works from home and keeps the heat cranked to ...

PEO Chapter AN to meet Monday

IRON MOUNTAIN — P.E.O. Chapter AN will meet at 6 p.m. Monday at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church.  Lorraine Siler and Betty Soderberg are hosting the meeting. Those members unable to attend can notify Siler.

Telephone retirees to meet Monday

IRON MOUNTAIN — The AT&T, Michigan Bell retirees and former employees will meet for a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Monday at the Holiday Kitchen in Iron Mountain.

Tickets for the Northern Lights Campaign event available

IRON MOUNTAIN — After transporting guests into a modern-day speakeasy last year, the Northern Lights YMCA is taking a sweeter approach to its annual Ritz & Raffles fundraiser. This year’s theme, “How Sweet It Is,” will transform Iron & Aster, formerly Oddfellows, into a pastel wonderland of cotton candy skies and candy-coated dreams for the event Saturday, Oct. 17, which falls on Sweetest Day. Ritz & Raffles is the YMCA’s largest annual fundraising event, with proceeds supporting its annual campaign. The campaign provides financial assistance for YMCA memberships and helps ...

Faithorn church to host Harvest Dinner Saturday

FAITHORN — Faithorn United Methodist Church will host its Harvest Dinner from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Faithorn Township Hall. Menu will include chicken and meatballs, along with all the favorite fall vegetables and homemade pies. Cost is $15 per person in advance from a member or $17 at the door. Children younger than 7 will receive a kids meal and treat free of charge. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy great food and socialize with neighbors.