Dad coached son fuels family strain in sports clashes
Dear Abby counsels that a loving father who berates his 12 year old son damages self esteem and may drive him from sports. The grandma’s note and Abby’s guidance emphasize constructive criticism over yelling and advise family discussion to repair rifts from an October trip exclusion.
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Hints From Heloise Quick Household Tips
A collection of reader questions and responses on practical homemaking tips. Topics include keeping bras dry with a disposable washcloth, cockroach aversion using bay leaves and drain covers, recycling shredded paper in plastic bags, using wood shavings in compost, and reusing slightly used paper towels for dish wiping.
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Heloise shares long marriage and appliance tips
Brenda Thompson of Texarkana Arkansas writes about using a dishwasher since her early marriage over 50 years ago noting it moved across the floor and connected at the sink. She praises Heloise hints and asks readers to send money saving tips for the column.
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Drive Safe Secure Your Load Warns West Virginia Drivers
Governor's Highway Safety Program partners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to urge all drivers to secure cargo. In West Virginia a first offense for an unsecured load carries a 250 dollar fine with escalating penalties up to 1000 and possible jail time for repeat offenses within 12 months.
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Charleston
West Virginia
Governor’s Highway Safety Program
U.S. Department of Transportation
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
U.S
Jack McNeely
Governor’s Highway Safe
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