Thrifty Travel Tips MARY KRIEGER CONTRIBUTOR Summer vacation time is rapidly approaching, and many are thinking about where to go to get away from it all. Unfortunately, travel can be expensive, but if you want to save some money and be a thrifty traveler, this column is for you! My first tip is, if at all possible, don’t travel between the second week in June through the third week

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| REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS | The sale price is determined by dividing the transfer fee by .003 ($3 per $1,000). Some deeds have no transfer fee because they are exempt. Although some transfers may seem to be duplicated, the document numbers are different. Note the spellings seen here are how they appear on the Wisconsin Department of Revenue website. Transfers are from April 22 26, 2024 Town

| SENIOR DINING MENU | May 20-24 Fond du Lac County Senior Dining There are two locations in Fond du Lac for senior dining: Northgate Senior Apartments and Boda’s Restaurant at the Eagles Club. Each has a separate menu, which follows the name of the location. Mobile Meals (Home Delivered) This is available to those who meet eligibility requirements. Suggested donation is $5. To find

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