COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Items for the Community Calendar may be emailed to nmelton@examiner.net or mailed to: The Examiner, 300 N. Osage St., Independence, MO 64050, attention Nancy Melton. Also, check the calendar online at examiner.net.
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SENIOR CENTER MEALS
Lunches provided by area community centers during the week of Feb. 28.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Items for the Community Calendar may be emailed to nmelton@examiner.net or mailed to: The Examiner, 300 N. Osage St., Independence, MO 64050, attention Nancy Melton. Also, check the calendar online at examiner.net.
What to know so you can stretch right
Everyone who exercises regularly is aware they should warm up prior to jumping into their workout. But should the warm-up include stretching? The common belief is that stretching makes you more flexible, which helps prevent injury.
Pair of cats need a good forever home
Animals Best Friends has many wonderful cats that need good homes. I’d like to tell you about two of them.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Items for the Community Calendar may be emailed to nmelton@examiner.net or mailed to: The Examiner, 300 N. Osage St., Independence, MO 64050, attention Nancy Melton. Also, check the calendar online at examiner.net.
Woman refuses to embrace ex-husband’s reappearance
Dear Abby: I was married for 10 years before I found out my ex was living a double life – other women, children, etc. We divorced, and afterward, I provided the best possible life for our three children.
Lichen planus can affect mucosal tissues
Dear Doctors: I’m being treated for lichen planus, which has manifested in my gums. I’ve never heard of it before and would be grateful for information. I’d like to know if this is a common condition, if it ever goes away and what would happen if it goes untreated.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Items for the Community Calendar may be emailed to nmelton@examiner.net or mailed to: The Examiner, 300 N. Osage St., Independence, MO 64050, attention Nancy Melton. Also, check the calendar online at examiner.net.
Mother’s desire to unplug from world sparks backlash
Dear Abby: I am a single, stay-at-home mom of a special needs 14-yearold. I also take care of my elderly father. When life starts to overwhelm me, I tend to isolate myself to focus on taking care of my son and Dad and taking care of my mental health.