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Rest and relaxation do not equate to laziness

NIAGARA, Wis. — In the past couple of weeks, I have encountered several people with whom I used to work. Whether out to dinner, at the grocery store or at my nail salon — no matter the activity — they all shared one common change to their appearance. Each was essentially the same person who I remembered, but what was different? Then it struck me — the physical change in each face bespoke a total absence of stress and a person completely relaxed into their newfound life. Life after the daily stress of work. Life without meetings, without office politics, without deadlines, without ...

Golden K learns about new cancer center

By JOAN JOUPPI For The Daily News KINGSFORD — Chair Judy Sielaff shared a thought for the day, “Up in the deep blue sky, great white clouds are floating by. All the world is dressed in green, many happy birds are seen. Roses bright and sunshine clear, show that lovely June is here. ...

Norway-Vulcan Area Senior Center community impact grows

By TERRI CASTELAZ Staff Writer NORWAY — Offering everything from a warm meal and fellowship to bingo and prizes to crafts and fitness, the Norway-Vulcan Area Senior Center’s community impact has grown over time. The facility will celebrate its golden anniversary of becoming a non-profit on Wednesday with a special luncheon. A dinner of roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetable and cake will be served. In addition, they will have a large salad bar available to guests starting at 10:30 a.m. “This is one of our patron’s favorite meals,” said Center Director Joyce ...

It’s important to cultivate a healthy mindset as we age

NIAGARA, Wis. — As I write this column, my 73rd birthday is just a few days away. As I contemplate another year lived and another year ahead, I remember what my mother always used to say as she aged, “It beats the alternative.” Aging gets a bad rap in our society. How often do we hear the term “anti-aging” as products are being pitched to us in television commercials? Marketers would have us believe that we need to protect ourselves against getting old, and, for goodness sake, let’s not look our age! Aging is a natural and normal process, and we need to approach it with a ...

DCH retirees meet Friday

IRON MOUNTAIN — The Dickinson County Hospital retirees and former employees will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Friday at Mike’s on Main in Norway.

Retirees to meet

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