WISH program matches big sisters with waiting girls in Long Beach
YWCA's Women Involved in Sharing and Helping pairs mature women with single parents' daughters. Big sisters commit at least six months, attend monthly meetings, and submit activity reports to avoid the program collapsing when directors change. The effort aims to provide genuine support and role models, not babysitting, amid a long waiting list and careful screening.
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Barbara Bradley Statt Wetter
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Santa Claus
Tooth
YWCA
Big Sisters
Sandra Simone Green
United Way
Ms. Green
Mrs. Green
Ms." Green
Dear Abby Advice on Living and Love and Backseat Nerves
Dear Abby counsels a 38 year old virgin to live life for herself while warning against judging others. The second letter complains of a nagging backseat driver friend who undermines confidence. Abby advises not to validate the critic and to address respect and safety.
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Abby
Alcohol Action Week Opens In Long Beach With Guest
California Alcohol Action Week begins as Mayor Tom Clark proclaims today through Sunday for Long Beach. An open house at the Alcoholism Council of Greater Long Beach runs 9 AM to 3 PM at 330 Third Street through Friday with Dr. James McCartney and staff to discuss Harbor Area High Gain and diversion programs for drunk driving. Joyce Reheta Burditt, author of The Cracker Factory, appears Wednesday 1 to 3 PM to autograph copies and discuss her battle with alcoholism. The Harbor Area High Gain program reports 00 drunk drivers enrolled, offering a six month alternative to jail while preserving licenses.
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California
Tom Clark
Long Beach
Alcoholism Council of
Greater Long Beach
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Council
Third St
James McCartney
Harbor Area
Joyce Reheta-Burditt
The
Alcoholism Council
Assistance League Holiday Fundraiser at Bullock’s Lakewood
Assistance League of Jong Beach plans a Saturday holiday party at Bullock’s Lakewood with dinner dancing and a VIP men’s fashion show. Guests at 6:30 p.m. greeted by carolers. activities include a store showcase, music, photos with Santa, demonstrations of Cuisinart and microwaves, ornament displays, and an audiovisual on the BOZ exhibit. Proceeds aid orthodontic care for children and the Children’s Memorial Hospital arts program.
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Assistance League of
Jong Beach
Bullock’s Lakewood
Harber Shop
Santa Claus
BOZ
Stan Ray
Jane Smith
Lillian McDowell
Ways and Means
Norma Marter
Children's Memorial Hospital
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Roger Coar
Becky Norrell
Jeff
Pat Silva
Dear Abby
Abigail van Buren
ABC TV
Lasky Drive
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Carl Calkins
Fred Chel
David Eagleson
Jim Gray
Jess Grundy
Vern Hinze
Robert Wangsler
Robert B. Leslie
Burt K. Marter
Lawrence McDowell Jr
Georg Murchison
Robert W. Pierce
Matthew Sloan
Pater Wenke
William Winston
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