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The weight of sharing a diagnosis

Dear Annie: I’ve recently been diagnosed with a recurrence of cancer. The prognosis isn’t good, but right now I feel OK and haven’t changed my daily life. My husband is here for me, and we are considering possible treatment plans. I haven’t told my daughter yet. Truthfully, I don’t know how. She has newborn twins and a 6-year-old daughter. Since her first husband’s suicide four years ago, I’ve dedicated my life to her well-being. Her new husband is a great guy, and I am sure of his strength and support. But she’s already very overwhelmed with the demands of having ...

Unsticking grass from lawn mower

Dear Heloise: I spray cooking oil on my lawn mower blades to keep grass from sticking to them. I don’t use motor oil since it can kill my grass if it drips on the lawn. -- Dan W., in Tennessee HOT DOG TIP Dear Heloise: For those who serve hot dogs and those who like to eat them, I would suggest the following: Place the preferred condiments in the bun before adding the hot dog. This way, no more condiments fall out, and your hands don’t get messy. I enjoy my hot dogs much more when my hands don’t smell like mustard and onion. -- Dorothy M., in Canton, Ohio FAT CAT VS. ...

Regional Calendar

The Independent calendar lists upcoming meetings, facility hours and events in and around Marshall. To have your group’s events listed, email the information to news@marshallindependent.com or submit the information to our virtual newsroom. Today Marshall farmers market, 7:30 a.m. to noon, Marshall Area YMCA parking lot. AA (Book study), 8 a.m., Open Door Church, 77 North Bruce Street. Marshall-Lyon County Library hours 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 201 C St. Lyon County Museum, noon-4 p.m., 301 W. Lyon St., Marshall. ResHALLoween, 4-7 p.m., various residence halls on the SMSU ...

Local Briefs

Geneaology club meeting Nov. 3 The next genealogy club meeting at the Lyon County Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall is at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3. The gathering is open to anyone interested in talking about their family history research and those interested in genealogy. Light refreshments will be served. Veterans coffee Nov. 4 The next monthly veterans coffee at the Lyon County Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall is 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4. The monthly coffee is the first Tuesday of the month and is open to all veterans. Enjoy coffee, water, juice, and treats ...

New at the Library

New Materials at the Marshall-Lyon County Library Fiction Bowen, Rhys. Mrs. Endicott’s Splendid Adventure Day, Jamie. The Block Party DeWitt, Tarah. Savor It (Spunes #1) Gardner, Lisa. Kiss Her Goodbye (Frankie Elkin #4) Gilstrap, John. Lethal Game (Jonathan Grave #14) Kelley, Pamela. The Seaside Sisters Kubica, Mary. The Good Girl Laurence, Michael. The Extinction Agenda (Extinction Agenda #1) Lorret, Vivienne. The Much is True (Liar’s Club #3) Maxwell, Cathy. A Touch of Steele (Gambler’s Daughters #3) Perry, Marta. Amish Outsider (River Haven ...

Shutting off water when traveling

Dear Heloise: Joyce M., in Fayetteville, Tennessee, had a good idea about shutting off the water if you are going to be away from your home for an extended period of time. An easier way to do this is to locate the water shut-off valve that should be at or very near the water meter inside of you house. -- Paul L., in Lincoln, Nebraska SHUTTING OFF WATER CONT’D Dear Heloise: If you shut off the water before going on a trip, also shut off or unplug the water heater. If the water level in the water heater drops below the heating elements, the elements will burn out, which is an ...