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Tired of mother-in-law laying on guilt when they don’t visit

Dear Annie: My husband and I have two kids under 5, and we both work full-time. As you can imagine, our lives are pretty hectic. My mother-in-law lives about 30 minutes away and expects us to visit her almost every weekend. If we don’t, she lays on the guilt pretty thick — talking about how ...

Annual duck race in Niagara

NIAGARA, Wis. — The 11th-annual Niagara Knights of Columbus “Jeff Champeau Memorial” Duck Race will be Saturday, July 19, at the Niagara Heights Park. The grounds will open at 3 p.m. A beanbag tournament starts at 4 p.m. Washer game for children, 50-50 drawings and several random ...

Store paint in mason jars instead of cans

Dear Heloise: My suggestion is about paint storage. Please do not store leftover paint (both oil-based and latex) in the original can unless you’ll be using it within a few days. I store all of my leftover paint in mason jars. The jars are much smaller than the cans, are uniform in size so ...

Showing up after silence

Dear Annie: A couple I’ve been friends with for over 20 years is about to celebrate their daughter’s high school graduation. I recently received an invitation from the daughter, and while I was touched to be included, I’m feeling a little conflicted. Over the past few years, the parents ...

Foxy Loxies to meet

PEMBINE, Wis. — Foxy Loxy Red Hat ladies will meet for lunch at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at Winter’s Restaurant in Pembine, Wis.

Community meal June 22

NORWAY — Grace Methodist Church of Norway will offer a free community meal from 5 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, June 22. The menu will be ham, macaroni salad roll and fruit. There is no cost for the dinner. The free meals will be available for take out at the church parking lot. Reservation ...