Lifestyles

‘Come to Supper’ meal on Monday

FLORENCE, Wis. — The First Presbyterian Church of Florence will host its monthly “Come to Supper” meal on Monday. This free hot meal, with a beverage and dessert, will be served from 5 to 5:45 p.m. in the fellowship hall of the church. In addition to a good meal, the evening provides a time for socializing. All are welcome. The committee notes that the church is accessible to all. If you need assistance in using the elevator, call the phone number posted on the door will summon a person downstairs to help. For more information or questions, call the church office at ...

Progressive Men annual donations

Blood drives set for coming weeks

MARQUETTE — Two upcoming American Red Cross blood drives have been set for Kingsford, with others in Florence, Wis., and Powers. The first will be 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church, 395 Hamilton Ave., and the second will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 7, at Maranatha Assembly of God, 920 S. Carpenter Ave. A blood drive also will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Wild Rivers Interpretive Center, 5628 Forestry Drive in Florence. An additional blood drive is planned from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, at the Powers Spalding Fire ...

Embracing carpe diem

Dear Annie: I have been with “Garrett” for over four years now. I have a son who is 9, and we share a daughter, 3. I was a single mom for four years before I met Garrett, so I did everything on my own. Garrett is always willing to make my lunch for work, clean after I get home from ...

Presidents do have a sense of humor

NIAGARA, Wis. — We expect a great deal from those we have elected to run our country — and we should. The position of President of the United States is a huge responsibility — one with a worldwide impact. After all, the health of our nation — indeed the world — rests on that ...

Ruitta featured artist at Art for All event June 27

IRON MOUNTAIN — Blaine Ruitta will be among the featured artists at Art for All on Saturday, June 27, at City Park in Iron Mountain. The 59th-annual event will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Riutta of Blaine’s Chainsaw Carvings creates 3D sculptures and furniture out of wood. He has ...