Ricky Skaggs and Chris Stapleton honored at ASCAP awards
Grammy winning bluegrass and country star Ricky Skaggs and bluegrass singer turned country artist Chris Stapleton were celebrated at the ASCAP Country Music Awards on Halloween night at the Ryman Auditorium. The event honored top country writers and singers with performances by Garth Brooks, Kelsea Ballerini and Trace Adkins. Skaggs received the ASCAP Founders Award for his contributions across bluegrass gospel and country.
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Star studded night honors Kentucky roots and country legends
Kentucky born star Stapleton receives ASCAP Vanguard Award amid a showcase of Skaggs Brooks Krauss Frampton performances and a slate of honorees. Gorley named songwriter of the year for seven 2015 hits as Calipari attends. Brothers Osborne capture song of the year “Stay a Little Longer.”
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Dear Abby column tackles bullying and social sensitivity
A reader discusses a middle school principal’s harassment of her grandson Joey for liking girl things. Abby advises parents to confront the behavior, warns of consequences, and supports addressing discrimination. Also covers workplace odor sensitivity and offering respectful HR guidance. A separate Irvine reader seeks advice on panhandling and how to respond safely and helpfully.
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Ask Amy letter about a college friend quitting friendship
A reader asks why Burt ended their longtime college friendship. Amy advises Burt may struggle with a platonic relation and suggests a cautious, neutral update rather than pressuring him, noting that true forgiveness requires letting go of past hurts.
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Oatmeal Bars Gooey Peanut Butter Treat
A Pittsburgh Post-Gazette recipe adapts a peanut butter chocolate oat bar. It combines peanut butter honey applesauce vanilla salt cinnamon baking powder baking soda flour oats and milk with chocolate chips baked in an 8 by 8 inch pan yields 16 thick bars. guidance notes vary bake time and pan size.
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