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ICWC annual paddling event today

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IRON RIVER — Iron County Watershed Coalition will hosts its annual float today. Participants will launch canoes and kayaks at 11 a.m. on Golden Lake. The entrance is a mile off U.S. 2, along Highway 16, 13 miles west of Iron River. The group will paddle for a couple of hours and will then find shade in the park’s campsites to picnic. “This will be a potluck, and we encourage participants to bring camp chairs, beverages, and bug and sun protection,” said Maggie Scheffer of ICWC. “We will enjoy a musical performance by Whitewater — the Premos.” After the picnic, they ...

Wagner celebrates 90th birthday today

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IRON MOUNTAIN — Ruth Wagner is celebrating her 90th birthday with family and friends. She will enjoy cake and ice cream, her favorite. One of her favorite activities is going for car rides, either sightseeing and often going out to eat. If you ask her if she wants to go for a ride, she says, “Sure, where we going?” — always smiling. Wagner has three children, six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Trumpeter Dr. Lexie Signor to perform with Norway City Band

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NORWAY — The Norway City Band will perform its final concert of its 145th season on Tuesday, featuring guest trumpeter, Dr. Lexie Signor. The concert will start at 7:30 p.m. at the Norway band shell on Main Street next to the City Hall. Signor is one of the most in-demand, versatile, ...

4-H Proud Equestrian Program set at DC fairgrounds

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NORWAY — The Menominee County 4-H Proud Equestrian Program, a therapeutic horseback riding program for youth and young adults with disabilities, ages 5 to 26, is set from about 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, Aug. 10-14, at the Dickinson County Fairgrounds in Norway. PEP operates under the direction of a certified instructor, along with youth, teen and adult volunteers. It’s designed to improve balance, posture, coordination, muscle tone, confidence, self-esteem, discipline and social growth of riders. In addition, it improves the rider’s fine and gross motor skills ...

Bothered by bad breath

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Dear Annie: I have been married to my husband for over 50 years. While we are physically unable to have sexual relations due to several health factors, I’m not missing it. Why? Because he has terrible hygiene practices and the biggest is not brushing his teeth enough. He has horrible ...

Recla-Juedes presents program on The Real Heal

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KINGSFORD — Joan Jouppi led the group through Monday’s Golden K program. She and her husband, Ron, have been with the group since its infancy. A presentation was read by Lois Outcelt remembering the contributions of founding member Dr. Donald Jacobs. As always, the group warmed up ...