Dinner party dispute ends with months of silence
Dear Abby guides on a dinner party clash over an uninvited guest. The host Arthur overreacts by refusing to cook and cutting off the guest for three months, while Larry defends hospitality. The columnist says the host owes an apology and the friendship's fate depends on value placed on the relationship. The second letter commends a young woman resisting racist teachings, urging children be taught not to hate.
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Abby
Taiwan
San Francisco
Arthur
Larry
Ron
Richard
Emily
Elizabeth L. J
Ter
Bnew
Mickey Case
Fallbrook
Calif
Mickey
Suport
Mount Morris
Ill
Chronic diarrhea risks and possible causes discussed by Dr Donohue
Dear PK asks about long term effects after chronic diarrhea following hip replacement. Dr Donohue explains malabsorption weight loss dehydration and vitamin issues. Possible antibiotic-associated colitis and C difficile tests are considered. cause finding is key and anti-diarrheals are not curative.
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DR. Donohue
Pseudomonas ear infection risks and urgent care
Reader describes severe right temple pain after ear drainage diagnosing Pseudomonas. Expert notes malignant external otitis, risk to elderly diabetics, may spread to ear bones causing persistent pain. Urges immediate treatment by otolaryngologist with surgical debridement and IV antibiotics.
Hattula couple marks 30th anniversary at Cleland home
John and Shirley Hattula of 949 Cleland Mill Road celebrate 30 years of marriage. They wed December 30 1967 at Trinity Lutheran Church. He worked 28 years at Guttman Oil and shares his ministry in song. she spent 18 years at Airway Industries and decorates her home and lawn.
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John
Shirley Hattula
Cleland Mill Road
Mr. Hattula
Shirley Sharek
Trinity Lutheran Church
John E. Hattula
Hattula
Guttman Oil Co
Ten Kids, One Family: Two Parents Take In Blanca’s Children
Rose and Al, longtime foster and adoptive parents, narrate an emotional nine month journey as they raise eight new children plus their own, blending routines like late bedtimes, tutoring, and faith. Eli 17 contends, Catherine 14 bonds, while Blanca’s memory guides them through turmoil and triumphs. The report notes support from tutors, a church community, and donors, with one daughter choosing new names and a Christmas tree moment symbolizing family unity.
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Rose
Eli
John Paul
Mom
El-ee
Texas
Catherine
Blanca
Michigan Dunes
Teresa
Jackie
Luke
Boylan Catholic High School
Sundstrand Corp
Iris
Erica
Wisconsin
Ann
Elizabeth
Edgar
Luke Skywalker
Noah
Aaron
Rachel
Gabriel
Arkansas
Laredo
Magee offers January family education at Magee and Passavant
Magee-Womens Hospital and Passavant Hospital host January education for families. Pre-registration and a small fee apply, with some programs free for Blue Cross of Western Pennsylvania subscribers. Call 641-4492 for details and registration. Programs cover Sibling Class, Infant and Toddler safety, tours for expectant parents, prenatal exercises, postnatal workouts, peri menopause, breastfeeding preparation, and early parenting planning with Magee and Passavant locations and dates in January.
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Magee-Womens Hospital
Magee and Passavant Hospital
Blue Cross
Western Pennsylvania
Mageee Hospital
Magee
Passavant
Passavante
Passavante Health Origins
Mature Driver Improvement Classes Offered by Local Groups
Area groups George Crivelli Chevrolet St Francis Hospital and the AAA present a seven hour Mature Operators Driver Improvement Program. Courses run at two locations with no written or behind the wheel tests and fees of 8 to 15 dollars. Participants gain awareness of night vision glare and safety techniques. Register early as class sizes are limited.
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George Crivelli
G.O. Crivelli Chevrolet
Wilmington Road
St. Francis Hospital
S. Mercer St
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