NEW ULM – See the latest evolution of film special effects with “Rise of the Planet of the Apes.” “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” is the last film in the New Ulm Film Society’s special effect series. The screening begins at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10 at the public ...
Dear Heloise: Over the years, I have gone to a lot of garage sales, and somehow thermos bottles attract me. One day, I bought one for $1. The inside was so coated with dried coffee that it was pure black inside. I put some powdered dishwashing soap in and added hot water. It started to work ...
Dear Annie: My future sister-in-law is getting married, and I am a maid of honor. She already had a bridal party where I made food and helped out before and after the event. Now she is having her bachelorette party. Originally, she stated she just wanted a casual night out with the bridal ...
Dear Annie: My wife wakes up every weekday at 5 a.m. and goes to work at 6 a.m. I don’t know what time she gets out of work, but she goes to her house (she owns a separate house) and, according to her, takes a nap. She usually comes home around 8 p.m. That is 14 hours a day that she is not ...
Dear Heloise: I just read the letter from a woman who has four dogs and wants to move to retirement-type housing. Perhaps she should consider an RV community. Park model RVs and fifth wheel RVs are very roomy. Most RV parks allow dogs, and many have dog parks onsite. We stay in one in South ...
Dear Annie: You have run several letters about bullying, and I have to add something to this topic. Bullying by teachers in school had a profound negative effect on me. I was sent to a private religious elementary school until eighth grade. It was a horrible experience. The teachers -- nuns, ...