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Stockbox Program offered

FLORENCE, Wis. — The Aging and Disability Resource Center of Florence County, along with the Florence County Health Department and University of Wisconsin Extension-Florence, have forged a partnership with the Hunger Task Force’s Senior Stockbox Program. The Senior Stockbox Program provides free healthy food every month to eligible seniors age 60 and older. Examples of Stockbox items include: juice, Wisconsin cheese, canned fruits and vegetables, peanut butter, canned meat, pasta, rice, cereal and more. To be eligible for this program, recipients must be a Wisconsin resident age ...

Senior News: Our search for happiness and noticing the ‘glimmers’ along the way

NIAGARA, Wis. — What makes us happy? What are our goals? What do we do when we fall short of our expectations in life? There are as many answers to these questions as there are people walking this earth. Our situations are different, as are our histories. Our life experiences help to define our goals, and the level of self-confidence we possess determines whether or not we believe we can accomplish them. Some of us are very regimented and systematic in pursuit of personal happiness, while others are more free spirited and simply take life as it comes, finding a bright side in every ...

A tool box for overcoming in uncertain times

NIAGARA, Wis. — I borrowed the title for this week’s column, and many of the tips that follow, from Michelle Obama’s book titled “The Light We Carry.” There is no doubt that we are living through very uncertain times in our collective history; spending any amount of time in front of the nightly television news is enough to send our minds into a whirlwind of worry and our bodies into a restless night of tossing and turning. And, none of us is immune from smaller problems in our own lives that can cause us stress. In her book, she offers advice on how to face our troubles and ...

Hospital representatives speak to Golden K

KINGSFORD — Remember the cliche mentioning “The best-laid plans of mice and men?” As the Golden K members were going about their usual set-up duties, a humming sound was coming through the amplifier. Speaking into the microphone resulted in a disembodied, garbled sound. Chairman Ben ...

The American farm family settled and developed our nation

NIAGARA, Wis. — Last week I shared with you that I always remember my grandparents’ farm at this time of year. The harvest time is an important time for farmers; it is the culmination of their work all year. I recently read a very interesting book on the history of agricultural development in America and learned that the practice of agriculture directly helped our nation to grow and prosper. It is so important that we do not lose our connection to the land. We need to remember that the earth provides us with our food supply, and we all have a responsibility to protect and respect it. ...

DCH retirees meet Oct. 27

IRON MOUNTAIN — Dickinson County Hospital System retirees will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 27 at Spiro’s Restaurant in downtown Iron Mountain. All retired and former employees are encouraged to attend.