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Senior News: ‘You be you’ — Finding our way to our authentic selves

NIAGARA, Wis. — The journey to self-discovery — and further, to self-acceptance and appreciation — takes a lifetime. We begin this journey before we even realize it and, certainly, before we appreciate how important a journey it is. It can prove to be a rocky trip for many, and sadly still many more do not have a satisfactory destination. If we are lucky, we encounter helpers along the way at just the right times — supportive people who serve as guideposts, maybe even rescuers. As challenging as this journey can be at times, I can think of no other trip that is more ...

Senior news: Lessons learned from a dog: living for others

NIAGARA, Wis. — Let me begin by saying that I am not a pet person, and I especially dislike dogs. They are so needy, and they sniff you all over … all while jumping on you and nearly knocking you down. So, I was very surprised to have enjoyed the most recent movie my husband and I saw at our local theater on our Monday movie date. Titled “Arthur The King,” it was the biggest feel-good movie I have seen in a long time. Not only is it guaranteed to make us all into dog lovers, but we are also reminded of an important life lesson. First, a little background. The movie is based ...

Back to the Present — Garfield School in Quinnesec

QUINNESEC — This week’s Back to the Present photograph, provided by the Menominee Range Historical Museum, is a 1898 to 1900 view of the Garfield School in Quinnesec. The Garfield School in Quinnesec opened Dec. 23, 1897, said Guy Forstrom, Menominee Range Historical Foundation ...

Living free: Maintaining our rights by exercising our responsibilities

IRON MOUNTAIN — We are extremely fortunate in America where most of us were born into this democracy. As citizens of a democracy, we have a set of inalienable rights guaranteed to us by our Constitution. Our founding forefathers imagined this form of government and willed it into existence where it has stood as a model to the world for nearly 250 years. We learned about the formation of our country and its form of government in school, and have enjoyed various movies about our founding fathers over the years. But, do we truly appreciate how blessed we are to be living under this form ...

Weird winter: Signs of climate change or just a fluke?

NIAGARA, Wis. — As much as I appreciate a milder winter season this year, it does give me reason for concern. Granted, I do not miss the need for boots and the danger of slipping and falling. My husband certainly does not miss shoveling. Leaving the house has not involved any particular preparation at all; no pre-starting the car or window scraping needed. But I have to admit that it makes me wonder what it really means for the future. I remember the winters of my childhood, as I am sure you do as well. I grew up amid some of the best farmland in the state of Wisconsin. We lived in ...

Golden K hears about Northwoods AirLifeline

NIAGARA, Wis. — The Upper Peninsula embraces the slogan of being “Someplace Special.” It’s definitely that. Where else can one find a snow shovel and a leaf rake standing side by side just outside the door? By preparing for whatever greets them, Yoopers are ready for anything. The ...