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One parent’s dream, another’s heartbreak

Dear Annie: My husband and I are in a painful disagreement about our children’s education. He went to boarding school as a teenager and says it was one of the best things that ever happened to him. He talks about the independence, friendships, the sports, the teachers and the confidence it ...

Strawberry Social and Quilt Show in Florence

FLORENCE, Wis. — The Florence County Historical Society will have its annual Strawberry Social and Quilt Show on Saturday in Florence. A lovely display of items made by local quilters will be ready to view from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Maxsells Suites and Celebrations, the historic home at 209 ...

Foxy Loxy ladies to gather

NIAGARA, Wis. — The Foxy Loxy Red Hat ladies will meet at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at The Brick in Niagara. Attendees are asked to bring a book for exchange.

Skip the overpriced hair treatment

Dear Heloise: Years ago, when I was growing up on an Iowa farm, my hair would dry out because I was outside so much of the time. We also had what people called “hard water,” which would dry out each strand of hair. Instead of buying an overpriced hot oil treatment, my mother would warm ...

Holding the office together alone

Dear Annie: I work in a small office where our boss is almost never there. She comes in late, leaves early, works from home whenever she feels like it and is often “unavailable” when problems come up. Meanwhile, the rest of us are expected to answer clients, meet deadlines, handle ...