Deb Harvell | Staff

Recent stories by Deb Harvell

Aging father wants bigger role in grown kids’ lives Dear Abby: I am an active widower with five grown children. Although three of them live in the same city and two live in a city nearby, I haven't heard from or seen them as often over the past few... January 29, 2023

Local notes: Artist Networking event, Griefshare, AARP Hobbs"Living Healthy in Nature," a program from the combined expertise of the Schmieding Center for Senior Health and Education and Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, will feature monthly o... January 29, 2023

Boyfriend Hopes To Escape His Current Circumstances Dear Abby: I have no family and few friends -- nobody close. My live-in girlfriend of two years and I argue constantly. We no longer share a bedroom, and I feel more like a roommate. I honestly feel I... January 22, 2023

Longtime marriage has settled into lonely routine for wife Dear Abby: My husband and I have been married 45 years. We are both retired and have hobbies to keep us busy. My problem is, he has so many friends that he doesn't have time for any of the things ... January 15, 2023

Grateful family continues to honor man’s sacrifices Dear Abby: My dad had a stroke. My siblings and I (there are three of us) needed someone to care for him, since we all work full time. I asked my stepson, "Miles," who was living in Tennesse... January 8, 2023

Local notes: Shiloh Museum, WelcomeHealth, CBCO CBCOEvery year, millions of people make New Year's resolutions, hoping to spark positive change. Resolve to make a positive change in 2023 by participating in the Community Blood Center of the Oza... January 8, 2023

Club news: SAR, Hikers, Computers, Rotary, Needlework ComputersThe Bella Vista Computer Club will meet at 7 p.m. Jan. 9. The topic will be digital file management conventions, making files easier to find.The club has scheduled the following programs for ... January 8, 2023

Friends at odds on best method to stay in touch Dear Abby: I have a much younger friend in another state, and we like to keep in touch. I prefer email, as I'm elderly, hard of hearing and look after my husband, who is having cognitive problems.... December 25, 2022

My sister’s belongings are stored in my garage Dear Abby: While my sister was incarcerated, she was evicted from her residence. She asked me if I would pack her belongings and store them for her in my garage for a couple of weeks until she got out... December 18, 2022

Local notes: Bella Vista Historical Museum open for last-minute shopping Writers' ColonyThe Writers' Colony at Dairy Hollow will be partnering with Kimbilio to bring two of their fellows to stay at WCDH as Writers-in-Residence.Kimbilio is a community of writers and... December 18, 2022