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Dickinson MARSP to meet on Thursday

Clubs

IRON MOUNTAIN — The Dickinson Chapter of the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel, or MARSP, will meet Thursday at Pine Grove Country Club in Iron Mountain. Michelle Haferkorn and Joe Tinti will update the group on the Dickinson-Iron Intermediate School District Career and Technical Center remodeling project, as well as the programs the center offers. A social hour with coffee provided will begin at 11 a.m., followed by a noon luncheon. A cash bar will also be available. The noon luncheon will feature grilled pineapple chicken with rice for $20. The price includes tax ...

Florence historical society raffle winners announced

Life

FLORENCE, Wis. — The Florence County Historical Society has announced the results of its annual raffle fundraiser after the drawing Saturday at the museum. Winners were drawn by Joan Spears, the local quilter who made and donated the beautiful “Amish Stars” first-prize quilt. The ...

Some comforts never get old

Life

Dear Annie: I hesitate to write this because I’ve never seen anything like this subject in your column. I am a grown woman, mom and grandmother and still have a “blanky.” When I come home from work and walk in my bedroom and see the piece of the silk end, I immediately feel relaxed. I ...

Nondrinkers get gifted a wine rack

Life

Dear Heloise: Why would a brother make a wooden wine rack as a gift for his sister’s wedding when the couple doesn’t drink? Was it just to show off his woodworking skills? -- Steve W., via email Steve, there are a number of people who keep alcohol on hand for friends and family, even if ...

Party at Cuculi’s on Friday to honor UP karaoke contestants

Entertainment

CHANNING — Cuculi’s Bar in Channing this year hosted the Talent Quest International Karaoke Competition and had five contestants advance to the Upper Peninsula regional competition. Regional winner Jim Caron, who placed first in male masters, will go to Fort Worth, Texas, for the next level of competition. Other competitors from Cuculi’s who competed in the regionals included Ben Verley, second place, male pop/rock; Codell Story, second place, male country; Tania Zanoni, fourth place, female masters; and James Olson, fifth place, male pop/rock. Cuculi’s will host a ...

Upcoming events at the Crystal Falls library

Life

CRYSTAL FALLS — The Crystal Falls District Community Library has several activities slated for September. Another month of classes has resumed, including Spanish, crochet, and quilting, all at the library in Crystal Falls. The library will host its second storytime of the school year at ...