Dear Abby Columns On Family, Romance And Wicca
Readers discuss infertility in sisters, dating after 20 years, and sensitivity to the word witch. Abby answers on pregnancy honesty, aging romance, and respecting Wiccan beliefs while noting editors’ grammar choices.
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Record 3,500 settlements mark end in music sharing case
After years of filings and three trials, Thomas Rasset settled for about 3,500 dollars while Joel Tenenbaum paid 675,000. The Recording Industry Association of America offered 5,000 earlier and a 25,000 charity donation later, both rejected. Authorities note the case Thomas Basset v Capitol Records 12-715 concludes with the industry satisfied.
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City weighs options after fire department staffing grant ends
Firefighters Cory Zeien and Clinton Langerud were hired through a grant keeping seven full time staff, restoring levels after a 2008 cut. Without the grant, up to 10 minute response times and reduced pre planning against risks could occur across a 300 square mile service area. Budget options include layoffs, delaying transfers, or extra fire service billing, with city officials weighing recommendations.
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National Fire Protection Association
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Fire department adds medical calls trial and truck options
Local fire departments handle 77 medical calls monthly and trial a month by month process for new procedures. Leaders note EMT trained staff assess patients on scene and may provide oxygen vitals or CPR before ambulance arrival. Council weighs public education and truck use changes before a committee recommendation.
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Let voters decide county auditor and treasurer futures
Reader Opinion argues against appointed officials replacing elected county auditor treasurer and recorder positions. The writer challenges commissioner Thie de s remarks and warns about perceived arrogance, urging retention of elected offices and praising local officials noted for experience and competence.
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County Board Could Have Chosen Better
Paul Ruff Baxter notes that the county board might have made a wiser selection, urging reconsideration of the decision and highlighting missed factors in the recent choice.
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