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Senior News: Tis the season for spring cleaning: Tips and benefits

NIAGARA, Wis. — At first glance, this headline may lead you to believe that this column today will be a version of “Hints from Heloise.” Fear not; that is not what you will find if you read further. As it turns out, a good annual spring house cleaning is good for the aging brain so let’s begin with that information as motivation to move on to the good reasons for putting yourself through this annual task. I have long been a fan of annual spring house cleaning. I am sure when my mother looked at the pile of clothes on the chair in my bedroom, she never would have believed I ...

Many older adults skeptical about retiring

WASHINGTON (AP) — About one-quarter of U.S. adults age 50 and older who are not yet retired say they expect to never retire and 70% are concerned about prices rising faster than their income, an AARP survey finds. About 1 in 4 have no retirement savings, according to research released Wednesday by the organization that shows how a graying America is worrying more and more about how to make ends meet even as economists and policymakers say the U.S. economy has all but achieved a soft landing after two years of record inflation. Everyday expenses and housing costs, including rent and ...

Michigan Bell, AT& T retirees plan lunch May 6

IRON MOUNTAIN — AT&T and Michigan Bell telephone retirees and former employees will gather for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Monday, May 6, at Holiday Kitchen in Iron Mountain. All are welcome.

UP Veterans War Memorial and Park golf scramble June 15

By MARGUERITE LANTHIER Staff Writer NORWAY — The ninth-annual U.P. Veterans War Memorial and Park golf scramble is scheduled for Saturday, June 15, at Oak Crest Golf Course in Norway. The event helps cover the cost of upkeep of the memorial and park atop Pine Mountain, according to ...

Gunville speaks to Golden K club about the animal shelter

KINGSFORD — Flowers are blooming, trees are budding and grass is beginning to look green. As a bonus to those wonderful events, the A&W is open. Spring has finally arrived. Sporting one less layer of clothing, the Golden K members were punctual for their Monday meeting. Chairman Gilbert ...

Will so much technology make our brains lazy?

NIAGARA, Wis. — I recently read a book titled “The Passengers,” written by John Marrs. It told the story of several individuals who found themselves captives within their driverless cars. They had no control over where they were being taken, but each had been told by a faceless voice that upon reaching their destination, they would all crash and die. However, one would be spared, and the public watching this adventure unfold over the internet would vote on who should be saved. As you can imagine, the internet went crazy as people from around the country gave their opinions. We, as ...