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Seniors

Golden K hears presentation on Oscar G. Johnson

By JOAN JOUPPI For The Daily News KINGSFORD — Monday morning begins the week for the Golden K seniors. Camaraderie spills over in excited chatter as they share weekend experiences. Sue Proudfit puts on her chairmanship cap and prepares the group for opening ceremonies. As customary, ...

A few thoughts and a look back as another school year begins

NIAGARA, Wis. — I recently came across an article that dealt with what passed as education for children in colonial America. It varied greatly from region to region but did share some common characteristics guaranteed to make the hair stand up on the back of your neck. I thought a look back ...

Cummings speaks about local KKK chapter to Golden K Club

By JOAN JOUPPI For The Daily News KINGSFORD — The Labor Day holiday gave the Golden K seniors time to relax and enjoy holiday activities. September has moved in and cooling fall temperatures precipitate changes to the usual outdoor events. Yard work needs to be completed and some plants ...

Important things to consider before and after retirement

NIAGARA, Wis. — I had a telephone conversation recently with my youngest son — now 48 years old — during which he echoed my own recent thoughts about life. He explained that he now recognized that the way in which a person approached life depended very much upon the phase of life in which ...

Senior event at Fortune Lake Camp

CRYSTAL FALLS — Fortune Lake Camp will begin a new season of bimonthly events for senior adults Monday. The events will begin with coffee fellowship at 10 a.m. and will conclude by 2 p.m. A timely topic after Crystal Falls’ annual Humongous Fungus Festival, the upcoming Senior Day ...

Golden K hears local musicians’ presentation on New York trip

By JOAN JOUPPI For The Daily News KINGSFORD — The air-conditioned First Presbyterian Church in Kingsford was the ideal place for the Golden K meeting on Monday morning. The great hall in the back of the church accommodated the group as they proceeded. Chairman Brett Calcari opened with ...