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Briefs for Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026

St. Anthony raffle winner ESCANABA – Debbie Clairmont of Escanaba is the winner of the St. Anthony of Padua calendar raffle for the week of Feb. 9, receiving the weekly prize of $100. Wells Lions raffle winner ESCANABA – The $100 winner of the Wells Lions Club’s 52-week raffle for week 28, dated Feb. 9, is Bernice Caron of Escanaba. Lenten breakfast and music program ESCANABA - The Women of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Escanaba will present "Wonderful His Love for Me," this year's Lenten breakfast and music program today. Breakfast will be served at 9:15 a.m. with a 10 a.m. ...

Using shower caps for gardening

Dear Heloise: Here's an idea that I've benefited from for years. Whenever I stay in a hotel, I save the shower caps that are usually provided for free. Because I garden, I regularly track in grass clippings and dirt on my shoes. Putting the shower caps on over my shoes when I go outside ...

Outgrowing an old friend group

Dear Annie: I've been friends with the same group of women since our children were in grade school. We're now in our late 50s and early 60s, and for years this group has been my main social circle. We've shared weddings, divorces, illnesses and losses. I will always value them for ...

Medals and memories on ice

ESCANABA- Ice games are nice games! The Winter Olympics in Milano and Cortina Italy are taking center stage. Figure skating, speed skating, ice dancing and hockey are some of the most watched events at the Winter Olympics. I remember watching great moments on ice over the years. Olympic ...

Briefs for Friday, Feb. 13, 2026

St. Anthony raffle winner ESCANABA – Debbie Clairmont of Escanaba is the winner of the St. Anthony of Padua calendar raffle for the week of Feb. 9, receiving the weekly prize of $100. Wells Lions raffle winner ESCANABA – The $100 winner of the Wells Lions Club’s 52-week raffle for week 28, dated Feb. 9, is Bernice Caron of Escanaba. Lenten breakfast and music program ESCANABA - The Women of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Escanaba will present "Wonderful His Love for Me," this year's Lenten breakfast and music program on Saturday. Breakfast will be served at 9:15 a.m. with a 10 ...

Thank-you notes are important

Dear Heloise: In response to all the letters that you've printed in your column concerning "thank you" notes, I wanted to add an important element. Not only is a thank-you note a kind way to show appreciation for something that was done for you or given to you (whether you liked the gift or ...