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You can slow the process of brain aging

NIAGARA, Wis. — For the past two columns I have discussed the topic of brain health. As a review, on Sept. 26, I defined brain health and explained what it entails. Brain health takes into consideration cognitive function, or clarity — can you think clearly without feeling confused? It ...

Doll club to meet in Eagle River

EAGLE RIVER, Wis. — The Enchanted Doll Club of the Northwoods will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday in the meeting room of the Kalmar Community Center, 1011 N. Railroad St. in Eagle River. Nancy Mansavage of Eagle River will present a program on Holly Hobbie. Holly Hobbie was not only a lovable rag doll, but a talented artist and writer of children’s books and creator of greeting cards. Mansavage will have both dolls and books to share with the club. Guests are always welcome. For more information, contact Judith Wainwright at 715-482-9804.

Class Get-togethers

Wednesday — Vulcan High School Classes 1960-1965, 11 a.m., Norway Senior Center. — Crystal Falls High School Class of 1969, luncheon, 1 p.m., Amasa Sawblade. Wednesday, Oct. 21 — Norway-Vulcan High School Class of 1966, lunch, 11:30 a.m., Knight Owl Sports Bar and Grill in Norway. Members are also reminded about the class reunion Oct. 23 at Oak Crest in Norway. All are encouraged to attend.  Friday, Oct. 23 — Kingsford High School Class of 1973, lunch, 11:30 a.m., Holiday Kitchen in Iron Mountain. All are welcome to attend. Wednesday, Oct. 28 — Iron Mountain High ...

‘Betty’ Simon family sets up new IMHS scholarship

IRON MOUNTAIN — The family of Elizabeth “Betty” Wentarmini Simon has established a new scholarship at Iron Mountain High School in accordance with her wishes. Betty was born Sept. 24, 1924, in Iron Mountain and graduated from Iron Mountain High School in 1942. She married Eugene ...

Wild Rivers Quilt Guild show set for Saturday, Sunday in IM

IRON MOUNTAIN, Mich. — The Wild Rivers Quilt Guild will host its 2026 quilt show, “Quilting in My Life,” on Saturday and Sunday at Central Middle School in Iron Mountain. The show will be open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $5 per day. Guests are invited to enjoy more than 200 quilts created by guild members and area quilters, along with demonstrations, bed turnings, local and regional vendors, a Quilters’ Boutique, raffles and special featured quilters. The event will also feature Wisconsin quilter Chris Lynn Kirsh, including a free ...