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Still haunted by high school

Dear Annie: This might seem a little weird for a 78-year-old man, but this really bothers me. When I was in elementary and high school, I wasn’t liked by many of my fellow students. I was shy, a bit awkward and the target of bullying. I never fit in, and I thought high school would never ...

Today’s Birthdays

Oct. 10, 2026 Rose Wanta, Appleton, Wis. Heather Anderson, Iron Mountain Oct. 11, 2026 Dean Guldswog, Iron Mountain Oct. 12, 2026 John Richtig, Iron Mountain Stacy Schinderle, Iron Mountain Caroline Sullivan, Iron Mountain

‘Betty’ Simon family sets up new IMHS scholarship

IRON MOUNTAIN — The family of Elizabeth “Betty” Wentarmini Simon has established a new scholarship at Iron Mountain High School in accordance with her wishes. Betty was born Sept. 24, 1924, in Iron Mountain and graduated from Iron Mountain High School in 1942. She married Eugene ...

Doll club to meet in Eagle River

EAGLE RIVER, Wis. — The Enchanted Doll Club of the Northwoods will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday in the meeting room of the Kalmar Community Center, 1011 N. Railroad St. in Eagle River. Nancy Mansavage of Eagle River will present a program on Holly Hobbie. Holly Hobbie was not only a lovable rag doll, but a talented artist and writer of children’s books and creator of greeting cards. Mansavage will have both dolls and books to share with the club. Guests are always welcome. For more information, contact Judith Wainwright at 715-482-9804.

Class Get-togethers

Wednesday — Vulcan High School Classes 1960-1965, 11 a.m., Norway Senior Center. — Crystal Falls High School Class of 1969, luncheon, 1 p.m., Amasa Sawblade. Wednesday, Oct. 21 — Norway-Vulcan High School Class of 1966, lunch, 11:30 a.m., Knight Owl Sports Bar and Grill in Norway. Members are also reminded about the class reunion Oct. 23 at Oak Crest in Norway. All are encouraged to attend.  Friday, Oct. 23 — Kingsford High School Class of 1973, lunch, 11:30 a.m., Holiday Kitchen in Iron Mountain. All are welcome to attend. Wednesday, Oct. 28 — Iron Mountain High ...

Keep paint easy accessible

Dear Heloise: Today I opened a can of paint that I use infrequently and sparsely. Consequently, it’s been opened and resealed many times. Today, when I went to reseal it, it didn’t feel like the lid was properly seating itself in the can. I pulled off the lid and looked at the pattern of ...