Dear Heloise: I read your column in the Colorado Springs Gazette and have a couple of hints for your readers: -- Instead of using a sifter (which is hard with arthritic hands), use a whisk. -- For leftover grease I use a 16-ounce soda bottle and funnel. Make sure the grease is room ...

Dear Heloise: I read a recent column of yours, and it reminded me of this story: Two older women who were friends for a long time ran into each other at the grocery store. They hadn’t seen each other for several months. The first woman told her friend that she was so disappointed with her ...

Dear Annie: I just read your article about the husband having a relationship with someone in the office. The wife asked why women try to break up marriages like that. I’d like to offer some insight, as I’ve had experiences on both sides of the issue. First, in dating a married man, I lost ...

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 Sunrise Rotary, 7 a.m., Marshall ...

Dear Heloise: A recent column included a letter about squirrel food. You wrote to never feed a squirrel cashews, sunflower seeds, dried corn or pine nuts. I’ve been feeding my squirrels corn, cashews and sunflower seeds. I was under the impression that these were good for them. I have been ...

Dear Annie: I spent my early childhood years with a loving foster family, and today, at age 75, I have a great relationship with my foster brother. I lived with my biological family from age 7 until I left for college. I have one biological brother, and long story short, we are not close. ...