Osteoporosis tips and stent question in medical column
A 66-year-old woman asks if osteoporosis will cripple her and if exercise helps. The answer covers estrogen, calcium, vitamin D, exercise, and alternatives like MiaCalcin and Fosamax, plus stents for enlarged prostate and handling invisible veins in blood draws.
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Dear Abby family letter about changing brother
A reader seeks help about a brother who changed after marriage, with the family blaming the wife. Abby says there is little to be done, noting the brother may be changing through counseling and likely won’t revert to his former self. The second letter asks for support for an aging aunt with dementia and the need for social contact, with Abby advising family to engage and suggesting ways to entertain and comfort her.
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Hank
Tacoma
Wash
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N.Y
Mount Morris
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Legion Auxiliary to Attend Tri-County Council Meet
The American Legion Ladies Auxiliary 343 will join the tri-county council meeting on March 23 in New Brighton. Attendees include president Stella Kitzko Clara Moraldi Mary Zeigler and Rose Marie Schlemmer. The next meeting is March 20 at the legion hall.
Community club notes and meeting reminders for local groups
Friends of Library host Dr. Ray Keffer at 10 a.m. Friday at the Lawrence County Learning Center. National Library Week is April 9 to 15. Upcoming meeting at 10 a.m. April 14. Various retiree and civic groups meet monthly, including AARP Chapter 182 at 1 p.m. on the third Wednesday, Bartramian Audubon Society at 7:30 p.m. on the second Monday, Bell Retirees at 12:30 p.m. on the first Thursday, and civic and veteran descendants groups with times and locations listed. For details call the numbers provided.
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Friends of Library
Ray Keffer
Lawrence County Learning Center
Friends of the Library
National Library
Lawrence County
American Association of Retired Persons
American Legion
Jefferson Street
Bell
Bell Telephone
Hoss’s
Civic League
Wilmington Township
Lawrence County Civic League
Wilson Mill Road
James Stoner VFW Post 6233 Auxiliary Meeting Plans
The James Stoner VFW Post 6233 Ladies Auxiliary will meet at 7 p.m. tomorrow in the post social hall to finalize plans for the Mercer County Vietnam Era Veterans Association meeting on March 21. Community donations and honors are noted, with memorials and new member welcomes included.
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James Stoner
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Post
Mercer County
Wilson
West Middlesex
Butler Veterans Administration Medical Center
Veteran’s Hospital
Prince of Peace Center
Community Food Warehouse
Salvation Army
American Cancer Society
Department Cancer Fund
Blue Star Mothers Chapter
H.J. Heinz
Ill Veterans Administration Progressive Center
VFW
John A. Smart
Meadville Post
Barbara Higgins
Lorraine Hodge
James Williams
Michele Martin
Martha McCormick
Vivian Thompson
Martin
Gayla Rhodes
United Methodist Women’s Society
Linda DeSilvey
Connie Cassella
Sol
Mary Jane Garrett
Matt Lewis
Erie Soldiers and Sailors
Norma Garrett
How to hang a quilt on the wall without damage
Martha Stewart shares a wall mounting method using a wooden strip cotton fabric and Velcro. The procedure preserves the quilt by keeping the top edge secured, avoiding damage while displaying it away from direct sunlight.
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Anna Dixon
Washington, D.C
Martha Stewart
Tracy Jamar
Textile Restoration
East Hampton
N.Y
Martha Stewart on reducing fish odor with acids and spices
Martha Stewart explains how to curb fish smells using acetic acids from citrus and vinegar. Lemon juice before cooking helps prevent odor. simmering water and vinegar with spices can diffuse scents while adding cinnamon sticks cloves and citrus peels for aroma. Questions may be directed to Martha Stewart via The New York Times Syndication Sales Corp.
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Martha Stewart
John Singer
New London
N.H
New York Times Syndication Sales Corp
42Nd St
New York
N.Y
Stewart
Mstewart
Marthastewart.com
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