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Avoid using mothballs for animals

Dear Heloise: Mothballs might seem like an easy way to scare away animals, but they cause more trouble than they’re worth. They’re full of strong chemicals that can hurt your family, your pets, and the land around your home. The strong smell does more than just scare off pests — it can ...

Mocktails today, martinis tomorrow?

Dear Annie: My granddaughter allows her son to order mocktails -- drinks that sound like the adult version but don't have liquor in them. Even though they are virgin drinks, I'm afraid this will lead him to drinking real alcohol at a young age. What do you think? -- Concerned About the ...

Left out of the family picture

Dear Annie: My stepson of 15 years, "Toby," is getting married. I've always had a great relationship with him and his bride-to-be, and I've treated her like she was already family. Here's my dilemma: Toby got angry with me because my sister, who worked at his and my husband's company, ...

Entertainment schedule for Friday, May 29, 2026

(Please check with venues first in case of cancellation) Friday * Leigh’s Garden Winery, 6 to 8 p.m. – Friday Night Piano with Pete and Cheri * Upper Hand Brewery, 6 to 9 p.m. – Charlie Reager * Saunders Point Brewing in Gladstone, 6-9 p.m. – Tom Edberg’s Sundown * The Church Brewery, 6 to 9 p.m. - Karaoke/DJ * Terrace Bluff Golf Club, every Friday from 7-9:30 p.m. – The House Band * Fresh Coast Lounge, 7 to 10 p.m. – Lillian Manceau * Municipal Dock in Escanaba, 8 to 10 p.m. – Stonewall * Bobaloon’s Cafe, “5:15-ish” – ToHuBoHu * Island Resort & Casino ...

Getting out all of the toothpaste

Dear Heloise: To solve the problem of getting all the toothpaste out of the tube easily, you can purchase a small plastic device that is available in most drug stores. This device slides over the rear of the tube after you have used about 30% of the toothpaste, and you can easily advance it up ...