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Strong Bodies program starts Sept. 10 in Florence

FLORENCE, Wis. — The University of Wisconsin-Madison Florence County Extension, Florence County Aging and Disability Resource Center and the Florence County Health Department will offer the Strong Bodies Program in person at the Natural Resource Center, 5628 Forestry Drive in Florence. ...

ICMCF receives donated bench

Crystal Falls — The Iron County Medical Care Facility in July received a NexTrex bench that will be placed in the Birch Courtyard, where residents and families can use it while visiting. The bench donation is made possible by the recycled plastic film project in Iron County. Crystal Fresh ...

Class Get-togethers

Today — Kingsford High School Class of 1965 Girls, lunch, 11:30 a.m., Big 10 Sport Bar & Grill in Quinnesec. — Iron Mountain High School Class of 1968, dinner, 5:30 p.m., Knight Owl Sports Bar & Grill in Norway. Wednesday — Vulcan High School Classes of 1960-1966, lunch, 11:30 a.m., Long Branch Saloon in Faithorn. Thursday — IMHS Class of 1971, picnic, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Lake Antoine Park Pavilion 2 in Iron Mountain. Everyone should bring their own beverages as well as a chair. All classmates and significant others are welcome. To make reservations or ask any ...

Finding joy and cultivating inner peace are essential to happiness

NIAGARA, Wis. — Peace and joy sound like Christmas wishes. But these are two states of being that can and should be a part of every day. If we are still going to work every day, we may believe that there is no way these states of being can be attained in an overcrowded schedule. How can we possibly find peace and joy when we are juggling a job, kids, a marriage, and chores at home? We may be able to manage it sometimes, but certainly not every day! And in retirement, some of us may feel life has somehow stopped, or at the very least slowed down, to the point where many of our days are ...

Moving Mountains at Golden K meeting

By JOAN JOUPPI For The Daily News KINGSFORD — What a summer. Early rains have given way to a bit of heat and humidity. July and all of its events passed quickly. August has appeared with more adventures awaiting. I heard some geese honking together thinking about assembling for the ...

BBQ fundraiser at the Iron County Medical Care Facility

CRYSTAL FALLS — The Iron County Medical Care Facility in Crystal Falls will host an auxiliary fundraiser from 10:30 to 3:30 p.m. Friday. This will be a dine-in/drive-thru-style luncheon available for purchase. They will serve a barbecue pulled pork sandwich plate with a sandwich, coleslaw, chips, dessert and lemonade or water as beverage. Cost is $10 for visitors and free for residents. All money raised goes to purchase birthday gifts for Iron County Medical Care Facility residents on their special day. Tickets are available to purchase from any auxiliary member, from the ...