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Walking with kids as they learn

Dear Heloise: I read your column in the Spokesman-Review in Spokane, Washington, every morning. I always enjoy the letters from readers and your responses; I especially like and have used many of your recipes. Your recipe on fudge was so easy, delectable and sinfully delicious! I am writing ...

SE FFA poultry stream qualified for state

On October 12th, FFA Members in four Career Development Events (CDE’S) ventured to Sherburn to compete in the Region VI Fall CDE competition.  The poultry team was the 1st Place Team overall and qualified for the state competition in the spring. The team consisted of Ari Krzmarzick (1st ...

Halloween reads from the children’s room

At the time of printing this article, it should be about a week away from Halloween. I loved the night as a child. I loved all the preparation that went into finding or making the perfect costume for trick-or-treating each year. As a young mother I think I had even more fun dressing my children ...

Missing my family more and more

Dear Annie: I have a problem and am earnestly seeking your help. I am a widow and I have three children. Our family has always been a close one. However, I have encountered a dilemma I never thought I would experience. My daughter is a divorced mother of four grown children. In the past, she ...

Reusing pudding containers

Dear Heloise: The 4-ounce plastic containers from jello, pudding and applesauce are great to use as measuring cups. I keep canisters full of flour, sugar, cornmeal and coffee. They work well in an oatmeal carton and with powdered laundry products. They are also wonderful for holding paint for ...

Cleaning hairbrushes in the washer

Dear Heloise: To keep combs and brushes clean, remove as much hair as you possibly can from your combs and hairbrushes. Then, run them through a wash cycle in the washing machine with laundry detergent. They’ll come out cleaner than doing it by hand. -- Rebba C., Colorado Springs, ...