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Class Get-togethers

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Wednesday, June 10 — Vulcan High School Classes 1960-1965, lunch, 11 a.m., Norway Senior Center. Wednesday, June 17 — Norway-Vulcan High School Class of 1966, lunch, 11:30 a.m., Knight Owl Sports Bar & Grill in Norway. Monday, June 22 — Norway High School Class of 1961, lunch, 11:30 a.m., Holiday Kitchen in Iron Mountain. Class members and guests are welcome. They will be planning the 65th class reunion for later this summer. Everyone is encouraged to come prepared to provide input. Any questions, call Bert Peterson at 906-828-1252 or email bjpete555@gmail.com. ...

Left out of the family picture

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Dear Annie: My stepson of 15 years, "Toby," is getting married. I've always had a great relationship with him and his bride-to-be, and I've treated her like she was already family. Here's my dilemma: Toby got angry with me because my sister, who worked at his and my husband's company, ...

Post 145 to host breakfast Sunday

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NORWAY — The American Legion Post 145 of Norway will serve an all-you-can-eat breakfast from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Sunday at the hall. Menu includes scrambled eggs, sausage, pancakes, French toast, hash brown potatoes, toast, fruit salad, coffee, milk and juice. Cost is $10 per person, with ages 6 and younger eating for free. All are welcome. The post is at 612 Main St.

Getting out all of the toothpaste

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Dear Heloise: To solve the problem of getting all the toothpaste out of the tube easily, you can purchase a small plastic device that is available in most drug stores. This device slides over the rear of the tube after you have used about 30% of the toothpaste, and you can easily advance it up ...

‘Wisconsin Idols’ history tour in Florence on Saturday

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FLORENCE, Wis. — The Wisconsin History Makers Tour will bring history directly to Florence with a presentation by Dean Robbins titled “Wisconsin Idols: 100 Heroes Who Changed the State, the World, and Me” at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Florence County Library, 400 Olive Ave. in Florence. In collaboration with community partners, the tour provides an opportunity for the group’s historians, curators and authors to share the stories of this great state. Author Robbins offers a unique perspective on legendary figures with often surprising connections to the state, including Jackie ...

Genealogical Society to meet Thursday in CF

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CRYSTAL FALLS — The Iron County Genealogical Society will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Harbour House Museum, 17 N. Fourth St. in Crystal Falls. Participants should note the change of time and venue. A representative of the Harbour House Museum will present a program about Agnes Davies, a survivor of the fateful Titanic ocean liner disaster. After the ship hit an iceberg during her maiden voyage and began to sink, Davies was among the fortunate ones who was able to board a lifeboat. Once picked up by another ship, she was transported to New York City and from there she traveled to ...