Euthanasia Debate and Medical Decision Making
A reader questions Medicare coverage and legalization of euthanasia while Dr. Gott opposes government sanctioned killing. The exchange emphasizes patient autonomy, living wills, and preferring non intervention over state involvement, urging discussions with physicians and avoiding bureaucracy. The second letter asks about sphincter implantation after prostate removal. Dr. Gott explains incontinence risks, notes success varies by surgeon, and advises the patient to question the doctor about success rates complications and alternatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. Gott
Medicare
Internal Revenue Service
U.S. Postal Service
Extension Homemakers Clubs Focus on Chocolate and Training
The Frederick County FCE/Homemakers share a February lesson on heart smart chocolate desserts using skim milk and egg substitutes. They cover chocolate history, substitutions like carob, and ongoing projects including storybook aprons and puppets for Head Start. Meetings and training events unfold through April with district and annual gatherings open to the public.
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Sandy Corridon
Helen Sheppard
Walkersville Club
Dorchester
Mass
Boston
Milton Hershey
Curtis Co
MAFCE
Holiday Inn
U.S. 40
Frederick
Shirley Zimmerman
Frederick County
FCE
Homemakers
Club Jesson
Lewistown
Danny and the
Dinosaur
Joyce Gregory
Myersville Club
Libertytown
Thelma Mills
Jenniene Smith
Pauline Etzler
Sheriff's
Mary Stull
Edna Buhrman
Jefferson
Meridian Nursing Home
Walkersville
Peggy Garst
Sue Hall
Souper Bowl charity tops $1.2 million in fund drive
Dear Abby notes the nationwide success of the Souper Bowl fundraiser with over 4,000 churches schools and businesses donating to soup kitchens and food banks and urging continued participation. Letters also address infertility grief child loss and wartime tattoos reflecting reader concerns and memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abby
Food Bank
Brad Smith
Columbia
S.C
Smith
Fairfield
Ohio
America
Israel
Mann Auditorium
Janet Didinsky
Maryland
Widowhood budget advice for new widows from The Senior Forum
A reader asks how to manage money after loss of a spouse. Practical steps include logging all income such as Social Security and dividends, listing bills, recording payments, keeping a backup ledger, depositing checks promptly, handling bills with the notebook, budgeting after three months, and using ATM cash while avoiding credit cards until finances stabilize. Share this plan with a trusted family member for illness support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JK. A
Los Angeles Times Syndicate
Times Mirror Square
Los Angeles
Calif
Love and trust not sex in teen relationships
Readers share stories of boyfriends pressuring for sex and leaving, gifts and guilt in budding romances, and a friend guidance column advising respect and honest breakup via direct talk, minimal reasons, and firm boundaries to prevent further hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. Wallace
Jeff
Hobart
Ind
Air Force
Knight In Shining Armor
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Peter Gott
News of Extension
Homemakers Clubs
Ruth Miller
News-Post
Frederick City
Mid-Valley
Sally Chakola
Mona Decker
Geri Keller
Kathy Shifflett
Creative Memories
Western Maryland Interfaith Housing Development Corporation
Dear Abby
Abigail van Buren
Kent S. Collins
Frederick Nefrsost
East Street
Everedy Square
Robert Wallace, Ed
D. Aan
Desiree
Jason
Sissy
Okla
Frederick’s
Freder Peu
New York
Toll House Avenue
Frederick, Mi
Susan
Tonia
Tim
Valerie
Rebekah
Erin
Jcpenney Styling Salon
Spa
Frederick Towne Mall
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