HOROSCOPE
JACQUELINE BIGAR
      FORECAST FOR SUNDAY, June 22, 2008 ARIES (March 21-April 19) What was a major deal-breaker yesterday might not be significant today. Gather with others, joining the natural festivities. What is said in a conversation might surprise you. Yes, you have reason to be delighted! Tonight: Forget; live...
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Loyal friend helps woman cope with aftermath of abuse
DEAR ABBY
JEANNE PHILLIPS
      DEAR ABBY: I'm writing to praise all those friends and family who support their loved ones through and after abusive relationships. A year ago, I ended a 2 1/2-year relationship with a controlling, emotionally abusive man. During those years, I almost completely ignored my best friend.
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"He had compassion on them"
MINISTER'S MOMENT
CHARLOTTE AUSTIN
      "Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness.
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HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW?
MASTER GARDENER
JEAN LAIRD
      Dear Fellow Gardeners and Future Gardeners, Are you wondering "How do I begin gardening"? Gardening is more than putting plants into the ground, and you can grow flowers without learning any textbook terms, but you will find it helpful to 'learn the lingo'. Here are some basic terms to help you b...
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Surgery not the only treatment for spinal stenosis
DR. DONOHUE
YOUR HEALTH
      DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am 78 and have been diagnosed with spinal stenosis. The doctor says I am not ready for an operation, which makes me glad, since I really don't want one. I take ibuprofen for pain. What would an operation entail, and what kinds of results could be expected? My husband says that...
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