My husband, Bob, came home last week after being gone for six weeks, after a stay in the hospital and five weeks at North Shore Estates in West Duluth. He could hardly wait to get back home, and I hope he behaves himself and doesn’t injure his back by lifting things he shouldn’t lift. Bob thanks everyone for the many cards and messages of encouragement that made the time go faster and being away from home easier to deal with.

Congratulations to Pam Rahja, who retired Oct. 30 after more than 34 years as a paraprofessional at Floodwood School. The students and staff honored her with a bea...