Unpaid Piper Sets Fees For Wedding Musicians
Dear Abby advises church organists to clearly state fees for weddings and related services. Pastors should be compensated and speak up about payments, as some clergy and musicians are timid about asking for money. The writer shares experiences of underpayment and paid snubs, urging upfront pricing. Continuous reminders at rehearsals help avoid confusion and lost payments.
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Knoxville
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Dear Abby readers share jail avoidance and letters from home
A reader from Toronto recalls hiding her grandson Joey’s detention and several neighbor letters to cope with his seven months in a juvenile facility. She credits Abigail Van Buren’s advice to tell the truth now and notes how mail kept Joey hopeful during confinement.
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Custody Battle Over Young Actor Moot By The AP
Edward Furlong will be 14 on August 2 and can choose his guardian under state law. He has lived with his aunt Nancy Tafoya and uncle Sean Fur long in Highland Park for a year while his mother Eleanor Torres seeks custody to protect acting income.
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Staub Closes One of Restaurants on Upper East Side
Former New York Met Rusty Staub says tough economic times forced him to close Rusty’s Restaurant on the Upper East Side after 15 years. His other New York eatery, Rusty Staub’s on 5th, remains open.
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