Public pools struggle to stay afloat in aging clubs
Reading Pa pools face delayed season and shrinking memberships as aging facilities require costly plumbing repairs. Wodenschire Country Club dropped from 500 to about 200 members, while national surveys show a long term drop in recreational swimming and pool popularity.
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Reading
Wodenschiere Country Club
John Conrad
Sue Jacoby
Wodenschiere
National Sporting Goods Association
National Association of Home Builders
Chippewa Township
Pennsylvania
College-bound girl unfazed by family's lack of support
Readers share encouragement for pursuing higher education despite family doubts. Abigail Van Buren notes advice from multiple readers and highlights stories of perseverance, including a 15 year old who found a way to college, a couple who earned degrees together, and the value of education for personal growth and future opportunities.
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Abby
M.S
Ohio
B.S
Marietta
Phil
M. Ballou
American Association OF University Women
Ballou
Italy tightens teen driver rules with new license test
Italy ends 14 year olds driving minicars and motorscooters without training. From Thursday teens must obtain a patentino after a course and a multiple choice test. Transport Ministry says about 700000 youths seek the license but only 220000 had it last week.
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Rome
Italy
Antonio Cerruti
Giulia Firmani
Transport Ministry
Codacons Consumers Group
Pietro Lunardi
Giovanni Bascani
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Ken Grrl Recreation Center
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Kenhorst, Pa
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Jeanne Phillips
Pauline Phillips
Dear Abby
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Los Angeles
Filippo Gardusi
Clearance
Sale
Belk
Tim Hamilton
Habitat
Warren Ridge
Aiken
Achfh Resale Store
Aiken Junior Womans Club
Aiken Sertoma Club
All Saints Anglican Church
Bechtel
Savannah River Inc
Cold Creek Nurseries
Duke, Cogema, Stone, Webster
First Baptist Church-Aiken
Food Lion Stores
Home Depot
McLaurin Roofing Pcs Nitrogen, Inc
Regions Bank Security Federal Bank
St. Johns United Methodist Church
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Thrivent Financial For Lutherans Woodside Development
Southern Apprenticeship & Training Fund
United Way
Aiken Board of Realtors
Aiken New Comers Club
Air Masters
Badcock Home
Cedar Creek Church
Dixie Narco
Eulalie Salley
First Presbyterian Church
Haven of Best Christian Book Store
Lowes
Millbrook
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