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Drama at the gym

Dear Annie: I love the gym. It has really helped me gain confidence and strength. I have been going to the same gym in our small town for roughly 10 years. I know all the people there and enjoy my time there — until lately. There is a woman who just started going to the gym who is toxic. ...

Pembine church to host VBS

PEMBINE, Wis. — Children ages 5 to 12 are invited to Vacation Bible School from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Grace Lutheran Church, W8014 Minnie St. in Pembine. The theme for the full day of activities is “Jesus to the Rescue,” and will include lunch, music, Bible stories, crafts and a chance to tour emergency service vehicles on site. For more information, call 715-324-3899.

Wringing out and drying clothes

Dear Heloise: People have written to you with tips on how to dry clothes that you have handwashed (usually while traveling), but there’s one step that most people don’t seem to know about. After you wash clothes (and I’ve read that using shampoo is generally better than soap for this ...

Dickinson County Library announced upcoming events

IRON MOUNTAIN — Upcoming events at the Dickinson County Library will include — — Cheeseburger Eggrolls with Chef Ming: Today, 1 p.m., Dickinson County Library in Iron Mountain. Chef Ming Louie will teach budding chefs, second graders and older how to make hands-on cheeseburger egg rolls. Sponsored by Brian Brouillette, Attorney at Law. — Khafta Kabobs with Chef Ming: Today, 6 p.m., Dickinson County Library in Iron Mountain. Chef Ming Louie will teach adults, teens and tweens how to make hands-on khafta kabobs. Sponsored by The Friends of the Library. — Norway ...

‘Come to Supper’ meal on Monday

FLORENCE, Wis. — The First Presbyterian Church of Florence will host its monthly “Come to Supper” meal on Monday. This free hot meal, with a beverage and dessert, will be served from 5 to 5:45 p.m. in the fellowship hall of the church. In addition to a good meal, the evening provides a time for social. All are welcome. The committee notes that the church is accessible to all. If you need assistance in using the elevator, call the phone number posted on the door will summon a person downstairs to help. For more information or questions, call the church office at ...

Six-year estrangement hurting whole family

Dear Annie: I don’t know where to start. It has been six years since our youngest daughter, “Emily,” has been close to us. The problem started when our oldest daughter and her cousin were in the kitchen talking about Emily when Emily walked by. She obviously was concerned that they ...