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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 will focus on mushroom foraging. The Rev. Soren Schmidt, an expert forager, will share his personal knowledge about this fascinating search for food in area woods. “I grew up loving nature and foraging for berries and morel mushrooms with my dad,” Schmidt said. “Living at Fortune Lake ...

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 ...

Let’s open our eyes and take a walk in our brothers’ shoes

NIAGARA, Wis. — It is no exaggeration to say most of us believe that our world is a difficult place right now with so many challenges that are too big for any one person to make a difference. It is discouraging, to say the least, and scary as we wonder when “things will get back to what they used to be.” But this past Sunday morning Steve Hartman reminded us, as he usually does, that each of us can help to make a difference when we just take a moment to notice the situation — and that there are still many people in our world who do see and respond. As I was growing up, my ...

Learning lessons and experiencing joy on the journey to old age

NIAGARA, Wis. — We all logically know that there is no “cure” for aging. It is a fact of life from which we cannot escape. Yet, many of us try our hardest to ignore this undeniable truth. Some may spend quite a bit of money as they try all of the latest anti-aging techniques, from hair dye to expensive cosmetics to liposuction to Botox facial injections. Others pursue the supplement route as they ingest supplements by the fist full each day instead of eating a healthy balanced diet. So today I want to share some surprising facts about aging and some tips to live a little longer. ...

Hogan, Kranz give presentation to Golden K

KINGSFORD — No matter how many hot sunny days you have, one is never ready for the end of summer. But, as the days start to get shorter and colder at night, one thing is sure, summer is at an end. Golden K members arrived right on time, despite the slower rising sun. Chair Brett Calcari ...

Defending against scammers who target your Social Security benefits

By HILLARY HATCH Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Scammers are always finding new ways to steal your money and personal information. The best way to defeat scammers is to know how to identify scams and to ignore suspicious calls and emails. One common tactic scammers use is posing as federal agents or other law enforcement officials. They may claim your Social Security number is linked to a crime. They may even threaten to arrest you if you do not follow their instructions. Here are three things you should do: — Hang up right away or do not reply to the ...