NIAGARA, Wis. — Like most kids, I really looked forward to summer vacation. We never really did a lot, but that was the point really. All schedules dropped away. We could sleep late — often having breakfast cereal for lunch. There were no classes, no teachers, no homework, few rules and a ...

KINGSFORD — August has made its appearance, slowly easing out summer. Camping trips, special events, and crazy lazy days will soon be fond memories. Seasons come and go, each one with unique opportunities. Beginning with planting, then the growing. Next comes the reaping and abundant harvest ...

NIAGARA, Wis. — I recently read a fascinating article in the newest edition of AARP magazine. This article — researched and written by David Hochman — explained the three components necessary for a long life that had not yet been given credit. His research was prompted by the long ...

KINGSFORD — Amid extreme heat and humidity, the Golden K gathered in the cool of the First Presbyterian Church in Kingsford for their weekly Monday morning meeting. Joan Jouppi led the group in the opening ceremonies, with Alyce Derwinski on the piano. They welcomed several guests, ...

At Christmas each year, I give my husband a page-a-day calendar. This year I gave him one with the theme of “dad jokes” — very appropriate for him. Each morning at breakfast we enjoy reading the joke for the day. One of them inspired this week’s column. It read as follows: God ...

KINGSFORD — The Golden K seniors begin each week with a social get-together that includes coffee and donuts, along with a few songs and a lot of stories. Happy birthday was sung for Joanne Lindholm. Sally Harris and Katherine Mentel were welcomed guests. Happy dollars celebrated being ...