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Swamped school secretary struggles with overbearing parents

Dear Annie: I am a school secretary. Parents often call in with issues regarding their children. Some are very personal including health, family issues, abuse, neglect, behavior, etc. Many parents go into FULL detail as to what is happening. In these circumstances, I am not the person who can ...

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All-you-can-eat breakfast at Rapid River Legion RAPID RIVER — American Legion Post 301 will host its 2nd Sunday “All-You-Can-Eat” Breakfast at the Rapid River American Legion Hall on Sunday, April 14 from 8 a.m to noon. Children age five and under eat free, and children between age 6 ...

Non-alcoholic spirits are leading the no-proof revolution

You’ve swapped your winter coat for a light jacket, changed your clocks by an hour and maybe even replaced your snow tires with the all-weather kind. So why haven’t you exchanged your non-alcoholic glass of wine for a fresh and fun spring mocktail? When it comes to the world of ...

Escanaba Rotary Club offers two new scholarships

ESCANABA — In May 2024 the Escanaba Rotary Trust Fund for Children with Special Needs will award one scholarship of up to $4,000 to a senior with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) graduating from a high school in Delta County. Another $4,000 scholarship is available to any graduating ...

How to remove road tar from cars

Dear Readers: To remove road tar from your vehicles, purchase an oil-based, prewash spray made specifically for the surfaces of automobiles. Spritz this onto the tar spots and let it work for several minutes. Then scrub with a plastic scrubber. Rinse completely and buff the areas with a ...

Resolving inheritance disputes

Dear Annie: I read a letter in your column about inheritance issues, and I wanted to share my own story. My mother transferred a $930,000 house near the ocean to my single brother a few years ago in secret. We found out when trying to look at money for a care home for my father. Her ...