Dear Reader: Myopathy concerns and diet cola worries
Reader letters discuss EMG indicated muscle disorder and urgent second opinions, a 24 year old daughter’s diet cola habit and potential health impact, and Valley Fever also known as coccidioidomycosis. Expert notes emphasize caution, nutritional balance, and antifungal treatment for severe cases.
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DR. Gott
Grandmother seeks access to divorced grandchildren
A reader asks how to see her two grandchildren after divorce. The columnist advises seeking a negotiated agreement with the mother, possibly via the former spouse’s lawyer, and suggests offering gifts or concessions to gain access. If all else fails, consider diverting focus to other charitable relationships and consult The Senior Forum for further guidance.
Living with MS Affects a Couple and Their Lives
A pair, a woman and Mr Beall, discuss multiple sclerosis and its impact. She describes fatigue, tingling, and learning to avoid triggers while continuing domestic tasks. Beall details tremors, mobility aids, double vision, and ongoing therapy as he seeks a manageable home and a treadmill. MS mostly affects women aged 20 to 39. prognosis varies but resilience remains.
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Ocean
Mr. Beall
William
Judy Beall
Porte
Daughter’s pet ban sparks parental storm in Dear Abby column
Dear Abby addresses a family dispute over hosting visiting grandparents with pets. Parents threaten to stop visiting and accuse the couple of valuing belongings over family after they decline pet stays. A reader suggests guests stay in a pet friendly hotel to avoid damage and costs.
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Abby
Freiseherti
Richmond
Hood College Offers Wide Range of Youth Summer Camps
Hood College hosts a long running summer camp program with coed camps and swimming lessons. The catalog lists Adventure Sampler Art camps Ceramics Drawing Watercolor and Oils Computers Field Hockey in line skating Lacrosse Musical Theater Sign Language Soccer Volleyball and other activities with varied ages schedules and fees. Contact details and refund policy are provided along with instructor names and session dates.
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Hood College
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Andy Nichols
Steve Burdette
Carol Spicer
Gary Gillard
Debbie Phebus
Kelli Summers
Ms. Summers
Terry Schafer
Sherry Lowe
Lacrosse
Stacy Stern
Gail Howard
Philip A. Day Jr
Samantha Hall
Barbara Schabert
Mike Brady
Alan Blackwell
Ritchie Burke
Joe Mahan
Wood sculpture exhibit blends myth and play at arts center
Frederick artist Ayler presents a three panel walnut wood piece featuring mythological images, a Medusa carving, and a chess set. Jim Misner uses wood and found objects in works like Mysteria II and Moment of Motion. Other artists include Swafford Slagle Hedstrom and more in the Wednesday show at Guoa arts Center.
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Frederick
Jim Misner
Jayson Swafford
Kevin Slagle
Brian Slagle
Sally Hedstrom
Mr. Woondee
Ma Bila
Guoa Arts Center
Misleading friend and a mother’s decision on friendship
A teen recounts a friend’s false miscarriage claim used to gain attention, the mother’s refusal to restore the friendship, and advice that remorse and concrete apology are needed. The letter section also includes career questions about Navy service and weight loss tips noting diet over exercise.
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Navy
George
el Paso
Texas
Wallace
Greenville
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Living History Volunteer Training Day at Harpers Ferry
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park hosts a Living History volunteer training day on Saturday April 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. To register call Melinda Day or Catherine Bragaw at 304 535 6063 The park seeks volunteers for its 19th century exhibits including a dry goods store clothing shop blacksmith tavern provost office confectionery and machine shop Volunteers may wear Civil War era uniforms and can assist with research materials signage props heritage garden and events or general park support.
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Living History Division
Harpers Ferry
W.va.1 National Historical Park
Melinda Day
Catherine Bragaw
Harpers Ferry Park
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