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HELOISE; Take special care of gerbils

Dear Readers: Before getting a hamster or gerbil as a pet, keep in mind that they like to run on


HELOISE: Tips help students have a good day

Dear Heloise: This is a message to all middle-school students and soon-to-be middle-school students.


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: ‘In Love’ is torn about boyfriend

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I’m 15 and have the greatest boyfriend. “Dane” is


HELOISE: Stay safe when driving, walking

Dear Readers: How long has it been since you took a safe-driving course? Most people take driving


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Husband’s emotional affair still hurts

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: A few years ago, my husband had an emotional affair


HELOISE: Label meat to find it easily

Good morning, Heloise: I often buy meat in a quantity that will provide five or six meals. I bring


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Mom is wary of male sitters

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: Are there any signs to look for to determine whether


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: ‘Midwest’ seeks job but has a record

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: More than 10 years ago, I was convicted of


HELOISE: Special way to clean notebook

Dear Readers: The personal notebook (not laptop) computers are all the rage now and make it easy to


HELOISE: Checks should go to charities

Dear Heloise: I read a hint about including addresses on flowers sent for funerals. Another hint is


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Wife is tired of selfish husband

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: How do you deal with a husband who thinks the world


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: ‘Trish’ wants a break from him

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I’ve been dating “Trish” for almost two years. She’s


HELOISE: Real bones are a danger to dogs

Dear Heloise: My neighbor always wants to give my two small dogs her leftover meat bones. I have


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Brother’s wife kept relative from him

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My brother was scheduled for open-heart surgery


HELOISE: Notebooks keep soldier updated

Dear Heloise: My husband has just begun his second deployment. I was trying to think of a way for