Hospital bills and MRI advice spark reader letters
A reader laments hospital charges and high recovery room rates while a medical expert urges reassessment of knee pain. The doctor recommends an MRI to evaluate soft tissues and suggests referral to an orthopedist for proper diagnosis and treatment.
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Deak
Gott
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Web site guides sons to learn father’s Korean War service
Dear reader fonds through his father’s war relics and suggests using the Korean War Veterans Association site to locate unit histories, memorials, and possible letters. It encourages digging into diaries and talking to Army buddies to uncover details of the father’s service and his role in units like the 7th Cavalry and the 154th Fighter/Bomber Squadron.
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Bully learns gravity as he plunges down hill
Dear Abby recounts a class bully who pushes a student from a fence. They both slide down the hill revealing a lesson on consequences. The note also discusses diamond value and wedding gift mix ups with reader responses and expert comment.
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Rock Hill
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Cookies and Carriage Lights Tour Judges Holiday Homes
The City of Frederick Recreation Department hosts the second annual Cookies and Carriage Holiday Light Tour on Dec 7 and 8. Carriage rides depart from the boathouse at Second Street every 20 minutes from 6 to 9 pm with riders acting as judges in a home decoration contest along Lindbergh and Second Street routes. Prizes for top homes, $10 per person, pre registration required, drinks and cookies served at the boathouse. For details call 301 694 1492.
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Publishing success via poetry contests and guidance to improve
Dr Wallace answers letters on poetry publishing scams and on improving craft. He cautions against paying to be published, advises seeking feedback from teachers and taking writing classes, and urges persistence. He also addresses questions on international students in U S colleges with data on 2000 01 enrollment.
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Jayce
Brookhaven
Miss
Joyce
Afghanistan
United States
Katie
Plaburg. NY
Institute of International Education
U.S
Holiday weekend carriage rides in Frederick
The City of Frederick Recreation Department sponsors weekend carriage rides through historic Frederick until December 30 with two carriages at most locations. Departures occur every 30 minutes from Church Street in front of Winchester Hall, Saturdays 4 00 p.m. to 8 00 p.m. and Sundays 2 00 p.m. to 6 00 p.m. Tickets are 10 for adults and 5 for children ages 3 to 12, with walk ups accepted while space remains. Call 301 694 1492 or 301 694 7433 for details.
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