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Juul presents program on DACF organization to Golden K

KINGSFORD — Sunshine is nice, but when coupled with warm weather it’s better yet. At this time of the year, melting snow can be euphoric. One wonders how the morning could get any better? How about adding a Golden K meeting, and sharing a beautiful day with friends? The coffee is perking ...

Golden K hears presentation on Almost Home Animal Shelter

KINGSFORD — Monday presented a crisp cold day for the Golden K. The sun added a promise of warmth and the seniors braved the chill and found their way to the First Presbyterian Church. They were ready to share weekend adventures and thoughts of spring. Chairperson Kathy Jo Anderson opened ...

Empathy: One of mankind’s most important qualities

NIAGARA, Wis. — When I was growing up, I would from time to time complain to my mother about someone in my class at school. The complaints would generally come after I felt that the other student had slighted me in some way or done something I did not consider to be “fair.” My mother would listen to me and then remind me that there may be a reason for the other child’s actions that I did not fully understand. She always advised me, along with my siblings, that we should never judge another person until “we had walked a mile in their shoes.” Of all the lessons we learned ...

We can learn to appreciate winter

NIAGARA, Wis. — As I sit down to write this column today, it has once again started to snow. Most of us dread the start of this season. But I believe we can cultivate a different attitude toward the snow that will go a long way toward helping us better appreciate the white stuff. We ...

Huotari gives Civil War presentation at Golden K

KINGSFORD — Friends gathered once again on Monday morning to learn more about the community at the Golden K meeting. Chair Judy Sielaff opened the meeting. Bill Roberts, along with accompanist Alyce Derwinski, led the group in four songs, including a favorite, “Yankee Doodle ...

The importance of finding our purpose in life

NIAGARA, Wis. — The topic of today’s column may appear a little odd given the typical age of its readers. An article on the senior page of the newspaper, after all, is written for more senior individuals who are most certainly living their purpose in life already. But I don’t think this ...