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Niagara municipal judge presents program to Golden K

KINGSFORD — Golden K members enjoyed a week’s vacation while First Presbyterian Church members were busy with their Vacation Bible School. Getting back into the swing of things, Lois Outcelt was more than ready to chair this meeting. Outcelt, with songbook in hand and Alyce Derwinski ...

The superstitions behind some of the phrases we use

NIAGARA, Wis. — Every language has “idiomatic expressions,” which are phrases that make no apparent sense when translated exactly. English is no exception, as we use a variety of unique phrases every day. Today I wanted to use this column to look at some of these phrases and explain how ...

Post 145 to host breakfast Sunday

NORWAY — The American Legion Post 145 of Norway will serve an all-you-can-eat breakfast from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Sunday at the hall. Menu includes scrambled eggs, sausage, pancakes, French toast, hash brown potatoes, toast, fruit salad, coffee, milk and juice. Cost is $10 per person, with ages 6 and younger eating for free. All are welcome. The post is at 612 Main St.

Schools fail to teach necessary skill

Dear Heloise: I read the letter about counting change and thought I'd give you my experience. For many years, I requested that teachers in our district teach students two things: how to count change back and how to measure items with a tape measure. In 40 years, I've had to teach every ...

Summer Ukulele Camp for Youth classes to begin

MARINETTE, Wis. — Enrollment is open for Harmony Studio’s online Summer Ukulele Camp for Youth. The camp will teach beginner students the basics of ukulele while celebrating 250 years of patriotic music. Classes are scheduled for July 1, July 8, July 15, and July 22, beginning at noon Central time. Students will learn easy ukulele chords, easy strumming patterns, and learn to play patriotic songs in a relaxed online small group setting. “No prior experience is needed, but spots are limited,” studio director Emily Daley said. “Ukulele is one of the best instruments to ...

When peace feels out of reach

Dear Annie: Although many years have passed since my husband died, I don’t feel any peace. There was no justice whatsoever. A young girl talking on her cellphone (cellphone records proved this!) lost control of her vehicle on a busy early morning on the highway. Four witnesses testified to ...