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As the seasons change, we can learn from Mother Nature

NIAGARA, Wis. — I try to spend some “thinking time” each day down at the boat landing in Niagara. As I watch the river flow by, my mind travels downstream with it. Cares and task lists float away making room for creative thoughts and memories to take their place. We can learn a great deal about life and ourselves from observing nature and about the importance of being able to make adjustments in our lives. My husband and I, along with our two sons — then only 5 years old and 18 months — moved up north to begin what turned into quite an adventure. Prior to our move up here, we ...

Golden K Club gathers on Mondays

By JOAN JOUPPI For The Daily News KINGSFORD — Mondays may not be a favorite day of the week for everyone, however, Golden K members look forward to getting their week started by meeting with friends and sharing weekend activities over coffee. Chairman Ben Determan opened the meeting. ...

DCH retirees meet on Oct. 25

IRON MOUNTAIN — Retirees and former employees of Dickinson County Hospital will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 25, at Storheim’s in Iron Mountain.

Wagon rides Sunday at Fumee

QUINNESEC — The Fumee Lake Commission will sponsor horse-drawn wagon rides in the Fumee Natural Area from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Rides will start and end in the east parking lot. The event is free to the public, but donations will be accepted. Everyone is reminded to dress for the weather. Rides will continue through light rain and drizzle, but will be suspended in the event of heavy rain. Cancellation announcements will be made on the Facebook page by noon Sunday. For questions, call 906-774-8071.

Too old for advice from Mr. Rogers? Think again

NIAGARA, Wis. — Remember the TV show, “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood”? He became an icon over the course of 31 seasons, from 1968 through 2001, on PBS. My boys, born in 1972 and 1976, watched it regularly. He began each episode by changing into a comfortable cardigan sweater and slipping on some sneakers while singing the show’s theme song, “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” And he concluded each episode with the song “Tomorrow.” Mr. Rogers was known for his calm demeanor, friendly attitude and astute life lessons. Throughout his program, he dispensed timeless wisdom about ...

Golden K Club learns about Habitat for Humanity

By JOAN JOUPPI For The Daily News KINGSFORD — So many places to go and events taking place as summer bows out gracefully. Chairperson Sue Proudfit got the regular meeting started with the group singing some favorite oldies. Alyce Derwinski prepared a list of songs for the day as Lois ...