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Past, present, future — all have their place in our hearts

NIAGARA, Wis. — How often have we been told not to wallow in our past with its mistakes and disappointments? The past is over, and there is nothing more we can do about it so we are advised to just let it go. Just as often, we hear we should not worry about the future. It has not yet arrived, and it will most likely be out of our control. Most often we are advised to live in the present, the here and now, where life is being lived all around us. We need to participate in our present for soon it will be “over” and we will have lost that optimum moment when we can make a difference. ...

Hogan, Krantz play for Golden K

By JOAN JOUPPI For The Daily News KINGSFORD — As a hurricane pounds the Southwest of this country and wildfires inch their way toward the Northwest, the Golden K faithfully greets Monday with the Pledge to the Flag and song. They are grateful for where they live and send prayers of ...

ADRC to host presentation on scams and fraud targeting seniors

FLORENCE, Wis. — Financial scams targeting older adults are on the rise, with perpetrators targeting both low-income and wealthy seniors. In 2021, older victims were scammed out of more than $1.7 billion. Financial scams often go unreported and leave seniors in vulnerable positions. The Aging and Disability Resource Center of Florence County will host guest speaker Jeff Kersten, who will give a free presentation “Common Scams and Fraud Targeting Seniors” from 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept, 19, in room 108 of the Northeast Wisconsin Technical College building, 2030 Calvary Drive in ...

Seven habits will help you begin a good day

NIAGARA, Wis. — During our working years, we had to have a morning routine to get to the job on time and to get our kids out the door in time for the school bus. Most of us also had a routine way in which we ended the day: supper, homework, a little TV time and bed. Routines are important. They keep us on track and on time and allow us to make the most of each day — productivity is important, after all. Since most of us reading this column are retired, we may have believed that a morning routine would no longer be necessary now that the kids are gone and the job is done. And we ...

How can we ‘stay young’ despite our accumulating years?

NIAGARA, Wis. — My husband recently brought a quote to my attention because it was about a group of musicians with whom we were both familiar, and because it was about aging. British singer Joe Elliott recently said, “As long as the Stones keep their hair and don’t get fat, they’ll get away with the wrinkles.” He was, of course, speaking of the well-known band The Rolling Stones, whose lined faces tell their age while they are still rocking up a storm. The Stones began their career back in the 1960s and are still going strong with four of the five original members still ...

Author speaks at Golden K meeting

By Joan Jouppi For The Daily News KINGSFORD — Looking out at the flower garden, the wind is gently blowing the long-stemmed phlox. Flowers are perched atop 7-foot stems in full blossom. These are the last summer flowers to bloom. Soon the garden will need tending to ready the beds for ...