Dear Dr. Roach: I am a baby boomer who was born in 1949. I was vaccinated against polio as soon as it was available, and I was most likely exposed to measles and whooping cough. It was during the period when moms held get-togethers to expose their children in a semi-controlled way. I ...

Dear Heloise: Instead of throwing away used printer paper, I now fold it into quarters, cut it along the folds, and place them in a small clipboard for when I need to take notes for shopping or directions. -- Johnny B., in Long Beach, California Johnny B., this is a good hint. I have a ...

Dear Annie: This letter is in reference to the aunt and uncle who provided generous gifts to their six nephews, only to be forgotten when it came time for those same nephews to thank them. I would suggest that they do what I have done with my 20 grandchildren: I’ll give them birthday cards ...

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 Household Hazardous Waste Facility, open 8 ...

Dear Annie: I have been dating my boyfriend for almost eight years. We were high school sweethearts, and we are each other’s first everything, so we’ve only been with each other. I’ve had a guy friend for about six years because we worked together. We’ve since stayed friends once we ...

Dear Heloise: As a money-saver for me, I use a vacuum sealer everyday to close packages of chips and brown sugar, as well as ingredients for recipes that go in the freezer so that I can close the openings and preserve their freshness. For example, as a senior citizen, I can buy larger packages ...