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Seniors

Ten ways to protect personal information

By Edward Cariuty Social Security District Manager Escanaba Identity theft affects millions of people each year and can cause serious harm. Protect yourself by securing your personal information, understanding the threat of identity theft, and exercising caution. Here are 10 things you ...

Amasa Senior Center donation

Amasa Senior Center donationThe Crystal Falls Area Community Foundation, in partnership with the Dickinson Area Community Foundation, recently awarded a $500 Community Impact Grant to the Amasa Senior Center. The money was partially funded through a matching grant from the Pasahow Family Fund ...

Stevens speaks at Golden K meeting

By JOAN JOUPPI For The Daily News KINGSFORD — The Golden K meeting brightened up the dreaded Monday morning once again. After a weekend of doing just what you wanted, as much as you wanted and when you wanted, getting back into the grind made Monday a challenge. We retirees always look ...

Annual spring traditions arrive with the good weather

NIAGARA, Wis. — Our long-awaited spring has finally arrived in the northwoods. The special color of green that pops out on the trees is everywhere, along with the lilac blooms and crabapple blossoms. Of course, there will be the danger of one more frost before we can completely breathe a sigh ...

Looking for ways to understand the aging brain

NIAGARA, Wis. — Those of us who have reached Medicare age know that we are now asked to complete two cognitive tests each year during our annual physical check-up with our doctor. First, we are given a name and an address to repeat and to remember. Then we are asked to draw the face of a ...

Jonathan Ringel speaks at Golden K meeting

By JOAN JOUPPI For The Daily News KINGSFORD — Everyone loves when the sun shines. Things feel better, look better, and somehow aches and pains aren’t so severe. Several warm days in a row has everyone taking spring seriously. Trees are sprouting, flowers blooming, and yards are being ...