Life

Class Get-togethers

Today — Iron River High School Class of 1965, gathering, 10 a.m., Iron River Senior Center, 814 N. Fourth Ave. in Iron River. Join the group for some fun, laughter, coffee, tea and treats. Wednesday, Sept. 9 — Vulcan High School Classes 1960-1965, lunch, 11:30 a.m., Long Branch Saloon in Faithorn. Wednesday, Sept. 16 — Norway-Vulcan Class of 1966, lunch, 11:30 a.m., Knight Owl Sports Bar & Grill in Norway. Friday, Sept. 18 — Iron Mountain High School Class of 1966, 60th reunion, 3 to 7 p.m., Bimbo’s, Iron Mountain. Food will be provided by the class and ...

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Hotels need wood flooring options

Dear Heloise: Pets in hotel rooms are such a problem. I had to give up staying in hotels due to this reason. Not everyone can use medication to overcome this. Hotels, please create rooms without carpets! A famous hotel brand claimed to have the flooring technology to make solid flooring work ...

Stop putting life on hold

Dear Annie: I have been married for 45 years to a man who has never wanted much adventure in his life. His idea of a big night out is taking a short drive, finding a supper club, eating dinner and coming straight home so he can settle into his recliner. For years, I begged him to travel with ...

Today’s Birthdays

Aug. 31 Eleanor Mitchell, 10, Kingsford Jessy Lundin, De Pere, Wis. Steve Planka, Quinnesec

DCCC sets rehearsals for annual holiday concert

KINGSFORD — The Dickinson County Community Chorus will begin rehearsing Tuesday, Sept. 8, for the upcoming “Sounds of Christmas” concert. Rehearsals will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday in the fellowship hall of the First Presbyterian Church, 395 Hamilton Ave. in Kingsford. There are no formal auditions, but prospective new members should possess some knowledge of choral singing. Those new to the group are asked to arrive early so vocal ranges can be checked. Regular attendance is required, with rare exceptions for unavoidable absences. Please note: For the first ...