NIAGARA, Wis. — Now that the new year, and a new decade, are upon us, this column has been addressing a few topics that are pertinent to “starting fresh.” I have always liked the beginning of a new year for this reason. I like to wipe the slate clean; I always try to learn from the ...
By JOAN JOUPPI For The Daily News KINGSFORD — A pleasant January Monday morning found the Golden K members gathering together at the First Presbyterian Church in Kingsford, ready to begin their week. Bill Roberts rang the bell signaling Alyce Derwinski on piano and Don Pedo at her side to ...
NIAGARA, Wis. — As we enter this new year, there seems to be plenty of things to cause us stress. One only has to listen to the evening news for five minutes to hear the latest developments in Iran, the continued unrest in our Congress and the most recent devastation caused by climate change. ...
y Edward Cariuty Social Security District Manager, Escanaba ESCANABA —Some of the millions of people who get monthly Social Security or Supplemental Security Income benefits need help managing this money. A person assigned to help you manage your monthly benefits is called a ...
CRYSTAL FALLS — Mike Ausema, a National Park Service ranger on Isle Royale, will be guest speaker at a senior day event Monday at Fortune Lake Lutheran Camp in Crystal Falls. The event begins at 10 a.m. and will conclude at 2 p.m., with lunch provided. Call the camp office at 906-214-2267 ...
“Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues but the parent of all others.” — Cicero Teaching children to be appreciative of others is an important goal. However, helping children learn to value the attention and gifts from others is a big task. It takes time and effort. To develop ...
NIAGARA, Wis. — I had a real dose of reality as I began this column today, as I always do, with its date of publication in the upper left-hand corner. Yes, it is the beginning of a new year, but not just any new year. The beginning of this new year is also the start of an entirely new decade, ...
Are you looking for new ways to save time this new year? Social Security offers many of its services online by signing up for a secure My Social Security account. Once you create an account, you can review your work history and see an estimate of your future Social Security benefits. We ...
Each year, we announce the annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). By law, federal benefits increase when the cost of living rises, as measured by the Department of Labor’s Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W). Usually, there is an increase in the benefit ...
NIAGARA, Wis. — Last week, we explored the topic of family traditions around the holidays and how important they were to establish and maintain family bonds. One of our traditions is sending out Christmas cards with an annual letter enclosed. I started this after our fourth year of marriage ...
FLORENCE, Wis. — Caregivers are unpaid individuals — typically a spouse, child, neighbor or friend — who assist with activities of daily living and medical tasks. These informal caregivers often fill in gaps between medical professionals or paid aides to meet the needs of incapacitated ...
NIAGARA, Wis. — Family traditions come to life during the holiday season like no other time of the year and are what help to make the holidays so special. There is great value in family traditions as explained in an article on fatherhood, relationships and family written by Brett and Kate ...
NIAGARA, Wis. -- I am having “one of those nights” tonight. I fell asleep easily, woke up once after about four hours, fell back to sleep only to wake up again an hour later. Sleep did not return, so here I am, making the best of it instead of lying awake in the dark. My response to nights ...
By JOAN JOUPPI For The Daily News KINGSFORD — Those big powerful plows came — again, again and again. And we are so glad they did. Winter made its appearance in the U.P. and it brought out plows — big and small — shovels, and scoops. Cities, counties and townships all had their ...
NIAGARA, Wis. — Last week we described World War II through the lens of 6-year-old Barbara Spooner, who lived with her family near Oxford, England during the war and visited her grandmother in London throughout those difficult and dangerous years. This week we will see the post-war years ...
KINGSFORD — Bill Roberts, chairman for the month, opened the Golden K Thanksgiving week meeting. Don Pedo and Alyce Derwinski led the group with appropriate songs during the coffee and donut time. The business meeting noted Virginia Yarcy’s birthday and Al and Laverne Calcari’s ...
Dear Readers: Technology is advancing every day, and to senior citizens, it can appear complicated and overwhelming. With so many devices out there (desktop, laptop, smartphone, digital audio players), no wonder there’s confusion! Social media platforms are great ways to keep up with ...
FLORENCE, Wis. — While it is important for all to visit their physicians at least once a year for a checkup, seniors may need to schedule their appointments more frequently than other age groups. When visiting the doctor, it is easy to miss important components of what the doctor is saying, ...
IRON MOUNTAIN — Every year in the month of November, our country observes Veterans’ Day — a tribute to those men and women who unselfishly gave of themselves, both in defense of our country and in aid to others, in wars around the world. They most certainly deserve our recognition and our ...
By JOAN JOUPPI For The Daily News KINGSFORD — Monday morning at the First Presbyterian Church in Kingsford was buzzing with chatter as the Golden K seniors began filtering into the fellowship hall. It seemed as though everyone had exciting stories to tell about their weekend activities. ...