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Watching the Ski-Ters

Residents of Maryhill Manor of Niagara, Wis., recently had the opportunity to attend the Badwater Ski-Ters show. Addisyn Kreigl, a Ski-Ters member and activity aide at Maryhill, took time to visit with the group. From left are Betty Grenfell, Phyllis Venos, Kreigl, Donna Weber, Lucille Ayotte ...

Golden K Club hears cancer closet presentation

By JUDY SIELAFF For The Daily News KINGSFORD — Volunteers don’t get paid, not because they’re worthless, but because they’re priceless. Those who bring sunshine to the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves. If you’re looking for a place to volunteer and help others, the ...

Evolving workplace etiquette yields interesting comparisons

NIAGARA, Wis. — I recently read a brief article that discussed how different the workplace etiquette was in the 1960s. It triggered my memory of the different workplaces I had experienced — both part-time and full-time. The evolution of what was acceptable back then compared to how it had changed by the time I retired was quite remarkable. Not only were the times different, but the nature of the workplaces themselves — college library, factory, restaurant, office, and healthcare setting— made for some very interesting comparisons. I learned a ton about different workplace customs ...

Small lifestyle changes can increase our level of happiness

NIAGARA, Wis. — We all feel the negativity that permeates our society at this point in our history, and we are reminded by many that the COVID epidemic left us with a mental health crisis in our country — particularly among our children and young adults. But, history aside, life is simply not always a walk in the park. No matter the stage of life in which we currently find ourselves, there are stressors that lead to unhappiness. If we are not aware of what triggers our unhappiness, we will remain unable to improve our situation. So, let’s take a look at the many common culprits ...

Golden K members have annual picnic

By JOAN JOUPPI For The Daily News KINGSFORD — On Monday, Golden K members celebrated decades of philanthropic service and untold hours of socialization and community support with their annual picnic at City Park. Members gathered to sing an old tune and reminisce about the good life ...

AT&T, Michigan Bell retirees lunch

IRON MOUNTAIN — AT&T and Michigan Bell telephone retirees and former employees will gather for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 5, at Holiday Kitchen in Iron Mountain. All are welcome.