Older couple faces commuter marriage
DEAR AMY: An elderly couple, married over 30 years, face a painful choice as the wife seeks to move 400 miles to be near her son. The husband suggests a compromise and a possible commuting marriage, hoping for equal happiness. DEAR AMY: A grandmother asks about guiding grandchildren who share a bed. Amy recommends separating beds and using sleeping spaces to respect privacy and aging boundaries. The grandmother is advised to rotate sleeping arrangements.
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Amy
Jeannette Franks
Richard Baker
Ms Franks
Dr. Baker
Regular check-ins for senior citizens urged
Reader letters emphasize monthly in person visits or phone calls to seniors living alone, especially when power of attorney or estate executor duties apply. Readers stress neighbors should check on elderly people regularly and offer support, not just family or legal contacts.
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Heloise
Canton
Ohio
Local Weather Winds and Gusts Report
Southwest winds at 9 miles per hour with gusts up to 13 mph recorded. Weather brief notes light and steady, with typical daytime conditions and no significant changes expected soon.
Kansas Highway Patrol Hotline and Online Travel Info
Kansas Highway Patrol notes a statewide hotline 800 585 7623 and 511 service. Provides online travel information at 511 ksdot org for up to date road conditions and advisories across Kansas.
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Ksdot.org
Weather data snapshot and temperature extremes
The record shows precipitation figures for Friday Saturday and Sunday with month to date and year to date totals. It lists sunset and sunrise times for tonight and upcoming days. National temperature extremes for Sunday ranged from 104 at Rio Grande Village Texas to 12 at Baraga Plains Michigan.
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Rio Grande Village
Texas
Baraga Plains
Michigan
Community events lineup for May 9 to May 12 in Ottawa Garnett Wellsville
A May event slate lists caregiver support at East Central Kansas AOA in Ottawa on May 9, public bingo at VFW Post 5901, grief support at First United Methodist Church May 10, and Rural Water District board meeting. May 11 features Arm Chair Aerobics and Combat Action League activities, then May 12 offers dinner proceeds for an endowment, Garnett Square Fair activities, breakfast by the fire department, museum and quilt events, an air fair day, a car show, a Square Fair Bucks drawing, and a Bill Lytle Wall of Fame induction at Wellsville High School.
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Courthouse Square
Garnett
Senior Citizens Center
Gannett
Bill Lytle
Wellsville High School
Walnut St
Wellsville
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