Dear Abby column addresses elder drinking and rude cellphone use
A worried New York son seeks help for elderly parents who drink daily and disrupt a retirement community. Abby notes aging bodies metabolize less alcohol and suggests intervention, possibly after AlAnon. The second letter warns a friend about constant phone use during dinner, and Abby says apologize. A third reader asks about recording stepchildren in the family Bible. Abby says include them if they are family.
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Abby
William
New York
Alanon.alateen.org
Alanon
Texas
Harambe Returns Online After Death Sparks Memes
Harambe the Cincinnati zoo gorilla killed after a child intrusion has reappeared online in satirical petitions to rename the Bengals, place his face on Mount Rushmore and the Lincoln Memorial, and feature him on the dollar bill. He appears in mock memorials and even a humorous presidential nomination amid grief and controversy over his death.
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Cincinnati
Harambe
Ohio Zoo
Cincinnati Bengals
Mount Rushmore
Lincoln Memorial
Something Different differences challenge in The Athens Messenger
Readers are asked to spot at least five differences between two photos and send entries to The Athens Messenger with “Something Different” on the outside of the envelope or via email. Prizes include two movie passes. last week’s winner identified several concrete image changes.
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Athens Messenger
P.O
Athens
Jhalley
Athensmessenger.com
Bonnie Calentine
Millfield
Community Event Calendar Highlights Athens Meigs Co
A dense list of community events across Athens and Meigs counties includes immunization clinics at Meigs Health and Arcadia Nursing Center, Red Cross blood drive, various AA and NA meetings, free meals and community dinners, grief support, foster care info, and a weekly immunization walk in. Dates run 8/23 to 8/29 with multiple locations and contact details.
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Suerees Red Cross
ABC
RED Cross
Redcrossblood.org
Meigs
Mulberry Ave
Omeroy
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Dear Abby
Abigail van Buren
Zoo
Meigshealth.com
East Memorial Drive
Suite A
Pomeroy, OH
S. Court
Arcadia Nursing Center
Coolville
Ohio Health Home Care
W. Union St
Alcoholic Anonymous
Dairy Lane
Mill St
Al-Anon
University Terrace
Alcoholics Anonymous
Union St
S. Court St
Narotics Anonymous
Narcotics Anonymous
N. Congress St
Longview Heights
Columbus Rd
Baker University Center
Parks Hall
S. College St
Mulberry St
N College St
Children Services
Athens County
Stonybrook Drive
Athens, OH
S. College Street
Ohio
E. State St
East Clinton St
Albany
Katie Feick
Nami Athens
Home Street
Central Ave
Columbus St
Nelsonville
Burr Oak
Chickadee Room
Burr Oak Lodge
Burr Oak State Park
Glouster, OH
The
Birth Circle
East State Street
Overeaters Anonymous
N. College St
Athens Public Library
Home St
Home
Sun
Chase Road
Heritage Community Clinic
Grosvenor West Hall
N. Church St
Washington
Pat Snedden
St. Paul Methodist Church
Tuppers Plains
College St
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