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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 ...

Senior news: The definition of good character is more important than ever

NIAGARA, Wis. — We have considered the question of character throughout our lives, whether or not we were completely aware of it. This consideration has been with us since we were children and we chose our first group of friends. It followed us when we selected our life partner. It certainly played a role in our career as we decided whether to stay with a particular job and its leadership or move on to new opportunities. And it most definitely became a part of our own personality as we grew into adulthood and learned to make the hard choices that would help to shape and define us to ...

Senior News: Recognizing and understanding dementia: A few facts

NIAGARA, Wis. — One of the biggest concerns for most of us as we age is the increasing threat of developing dementia. Dementia is an umbrella term under which a number of similar conditions are grouped; each condition is a bit different. Each has a different cause; some can be treated and some are permanent or progressive. It is important to recognize when problems begin so if there is treatment that can eliminate the disease, or at the very least slow its progression, we can obtain it. So, let’s spend some time today understanding a little more about dementia. My husband and I ...

It is important to strive for optimism in our challenging world

NIAGARA, Wis. — There is no shortage of problems and challenges in our world today and no hesitation on the part of reporters and journalists to share all of the details with us through news broadcasts that seem to go on ad infinitum. While it is certainly important for us to know what is happening, I find that personally I cannot expose myself to every detail of every event and every deep dive into its historical precedence and potential future impact. For me, it soon becomes information overload, and it is just too depressing. So, how do we stay informed while keeping our sanity ...

Kranz, Hogan perform for Golden K

By JUDY SIELAFF For The Daily News KINGSFORD — Mild weather puts a smile on many people’s faces as they welcome the absence of snow and ice. Golden K members arrived on Monday morning with smiles on their faces and songs in their hearts, as the warmer conditions allowed for an easy ...