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Drawing the line with my daughter-in-law

Dear Annie: My 54-year-old son recently married his childhood sweetheart with whom he had a son 36 years ago. They never married before but kept in touch because of their son. Unfortunately, their boy was killed in an auto accident four years ago. I’ve loosely kept in touch with my new daughter-in-law all this time. Last year, she stole a debit card from me and emptied one of my bank accounts. She was caught and has been reimbursing me but still owes about half the amount she stole. Recently I noticed that some of my jewelry was missing and I initially suspected another person ...

Ditching the perfume

Dear Heloise: I just read the letter about not wearing strong scents as they can really bother people. I agree and would even ask: Why wear it at all?! In olden days, it was worn to mask bad body odor before people bathed regularly. And going even further, a multitude of body products today are scented -- deodorant, shampoo, body lotion, soap, hairspray, and more. So, with such a mix of scents, what do you even end up smelling like? Can your perfume even smell as it was meant to? And especially for women, do men really care about perfume? -- Judith Sullivan, in Lake George, New ...

In Recognition

The Southwestern Center for Independent Living (SWCIL) would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make our first Accessible Deer Hunt a success! To all the local businesses and organizations that helped make this event possible — thank you for your generosity and support. This event simply would not have been possible without you. To all the volunteers who gave time out of their busy personal schedules — thank you! Your dedication made this hunt possible, and the time you spent with your hunters helped create a welcoming, inclusive experience for everyone ...

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 Household Hazardous Waste Facility open 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Public Works Building, Marshall. Call 532-8210 for more info. SW MN Arts Council Gallery 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m., 509 West Main Street, Marshall. Lyon County Museum 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 301 W. Lyon St., Marshall. Marshall-Lyon County Library hours 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., 201 C ...

New at the Library

New Materials at the Marshall-Lyon County Library Fiction Brunstetter, Richelle & Wanda E. Brunstetter. The Amish Ballerina Coben, Harlan & Reese Witherspoon. Gone Before Goodbye Mystery Osman, Richard. The Impossible Fortune (Thursday Murder Club #5) Non-fiction Advice to Those Who Stutter [616.8554 ADV] Harris, Gardiner. No More Tears: The Dark Secrets of Johnson & Johnson [339.7616 HAR] Richtel, Matt. How We Grow Up: Understanding Adolescence [305.235 RIC] Smith, Jennie Erin. Valley of Forgetting: Alzheimer’s Families and the Search for a Cure [616.831009 ...

One-sided connections

Dear Annie: My sister “Michelle” and I used to be close, but things changed after she had her second child. She rarely returns my calls and only texts if I reach out first. When we do talk, it’s always short, and she seems distracted or annoyed. I’ve offered to help with the kids or bring meals by, but she always says she’s “got it handled.” Last month was my birthday. Michelle didn’t call or text, even though I saw her post online that day. I waited a few days before checking in. A few days later she reached out and apologized, saying she “meant to get around to ...