Show i v C4 — The Herald Journal Logan Utah Thursday September 19 2002 FOR BETTER OR WORSE Teen insists she’s behaving By Kathy Mitchell & Creators Syndicate Mercy Inc Sugar DEAR ANN IE: I am a girl and my hoyfriend “Jon" is 17 Wc are both gixxl students and have been dating for a year We go out about three times a week Usually we go to the ice cream store and then for a drive — most of the time to a parking lot We've never had sex He's not ready for that and I'm not going to risk it1 1 know Jon respects me and that's what matters Recently we got some ice cream and then went to the mail's parking garage We talked for a while and then started making out I was essentially in his lap and his hands were in my back pockets Suddenly my dad was next to Jon's track yelling at me to get out Wc explained what was going on hut both of my parents are convinced that Jon and I have been having sex I've tried to talk to my parents but they won’t listen How can I get them to believe inc? Sign me — Trustworthy and Exasperated DEAR TRUSTWORTHY: You may he perfectly innocent but it doesn't appear that way It is easy for parents to think the worstespc- - cially if they are convinced that most high school kids are having sex Try talking to your parents again and if necessary enlist the help of a family friend or close relative It won’t be easy but don't give up When your parents see how much you value their respect and trust they may reconsider : DEAR ANNIE: This is for the woman whose husband and sons do not put the toilet seat down My son had the same bad habit hut I finally came up with a solution that worked When he was young he cherished his weekly allowance I told him every time he left the seat up he would be fined a quarter I kept track of his forgetfulness and at the end of the week his allowance came with a note ing all the dates heleft the seat up and the fines deducted He wasn't happy but didn't take it seriousjy until the next week when he OWED me money because of his laziness: My son is now a married man and the toilet seat is always down at his home Tell that woman to try the same method With four sons she might have enough money at the end of the month to treat herself to dinner at a nice restaurant — Toilet Trained in Harrisburg Pa DEAR TOILET TRAINED: Your idea would surely work better on young children than on your husband but it is definitely worth a try DILBERT I AND WILL KEEP CHANGING THE DRESS FIND CODE UNTIL THE CLOTHING STYLE THAT MAKES OUR PROFITS GO UP I OUR DRESS CODE POLICY WILL 60 BACK TO BUSINESS I ATTIRE AT THE SARTORIAL ALCHEMY LAB LATER WATCH OUT THIS MIGHT SPARK V) ARLOANDJANIS Is butter useful for dry skin? By Peter H Gott MD Creators Syndicate Inc DEAR DR GOTT: I have very dry skin on 1 my face would like to butter to lubricate apply and skin scalp Wilt my this affect my blood cholesterol? "DEAR READER: No it will not However I believe that you have more effective options for your dry skin Butter will not be appreciably absorbed into' the skin cells and — unless you wash it off daily — it could ium rancid leaving you with a new set of problems There are many commercial moisturizing creams and lotions available If you have unsuccessfully tried some of them purchase a product that contains lanolin Lanolin is a great moisturizer and should solve your problem - DEAR DR GOTT: This is in reference to a recent article in which you mention that repeated bladder infections which used to be called ‘‘honey mooners cystitis” are related to sexual activity I wish to correct your misperception Such recurring infections can also affect post--" menopausal females who are not regularly sexually active The reasons for this are unclear but may be related to hormonal factors and the fact that the female urethra (the tube reading from the bladder) is much shorter in women (by at least 15 inches) than in men In such cases an estrogen ring (or other hormone replacement) may soive the problem Also surgery — called urethral dilation — may prevent recurring infections Your readers need to know the truth behind repeated urinary info:- tions : DEAR READER: Thank you for your com-men-ts I agree that recurrent UTIs in postmenopausal women'may be prevented by the mechanisms you describe GRIZZWELLS wore ) MLNWiDvcnj r' taA tWKEYS? ZITS Horoscope By Bernice Bade Oaol Newspaper Enterprise Association 22-Ja- For Thursday Sept 19 2002 Your birthday Opportunities could knock at least expected times in the year ahead so be on your toes to take advantage of any unusual developments that occur One could play a big factor in helping you realize your hopes and dreams pt VIRGO (Aug 22) — Matters that need prompt attention must not be put off until the last minute You won't be able to perform properly with ypur eyes on the dock ct LIBRA (Sept 23) — Impulsive actions in any business deal could cause you to give away everything you already gained Be careful especially in taking a gamble v SCORPIO (Oct 22) — Instead of heeding the lessons you learned from the past you could ignore what you know you must do and end up repeating old mistakes SAGITTARIUS (Nov 21) — Prematurely talking about a beneficial confidential arrangement you've made to persons who are not directly involved could cause the contract to be withdrawn Keep mum i n CAPRICORN (Dec 19) — Have fun and enjoy yourself but also know your limitations Know when to call it quits because there is a price to pay for too much of a good thing b 19) — Do not AQUARIUS (Jan alter the course of a career matter that presently enjoys smooth sailing and is proceeding in a favorable direction PISCES (Feb 20) — Even though you might win easily in a friendly competitive activity because you have an edge over the opposition don’t lord it over ARIES (March 19) — You might have a tendency to treat with indifference a profitable situation that develops all because it isn’t everything you had hoped TAURUS (April 20) —Analyze things with good judgment but don’t be over- examining things If you weigh and balance too much you could undo a sound decision ' GEMINI (May 20) — There is nothing wrong with your capacity to be successful in your career but you could be subjected to' ts strong CANCER (June 21 --July 22) — Sometimes being in the middle helps you receive gains from two situations at the same time However this same position could produce losses from both sides Take a firm stance LEO (July 23-A?2) Don’t prematurely fold up your tent should you be hit with a ' momentary rain bn your plans 23-Se- 23-O- 24-No- 23-D- ec 20-Fe- GARFIELD ril NO PICTURES PLEEEA5E 20-M- ay 21-Ju- ne self-doub- ALLEY OOP ug WB I'M nr3m( eureiM mswTwet BUT AFRMOIMMr WONT HClP MO Crossword September 19 2002 ACROSS 1 6' - 10 12 14 15 16 Obstacles Clever remark Out of thd 24 Upper part 26 Some pigs 29 Dirkish VIP 30 Ginger— 32 Trot or gallop 34 Exercise country Pouring aid Gasoline rat- - 36 Give it the ing Antiseptic Landlord's need Cable network ' Room to maneuver Constructs Burning Hurries off Lurched Pirates' base Tows along FRANK AND ERNEST DOWN gas 37 Not many Veneer wood 1 — Paulo Brazil 18 2 ER" 43 Stereo system network 19 Deep voice 3 Sculpture or (hyphj 21 Clap of thuri- - 45 Tobe to music 'Henri' der 4 Fall guys 23 Youngster ’ 47 Mooch 5 Most 13 Permit attack' 171 rational Diner dessert 31 Madonna ' Anawsr to Previous Pigzls 6 Shares role ftwdt) fflOHS ' 33 19 Intolerant Conjunction S Couple ' for Hans (AIDS 8 ——for the 20 Proverb 'tent 22 Captain's 39 Out of --! mpney Quaker journal (awry) colonist 23 Round Table 41 Turned pages 11 Cub Scout 44 Come dean knight 25 Dory mover with "up group Thin 27 cookie 46 Tenth US Speeder's 38 sooo : 40 Crony 42 Freud topic i P 47 28 Prolonged president r THE BORN LOSER 48 Eurasian - range i penalty Four-poste- ' 49 Grand 51 GftJUK dash of arms X' ' CAM YOU A DOLLAR IN CMMfcC 53 Plato's 55 Crimson Tide sL 56 Actres- s- Tilly 57 Magazine VJPs V ‘ V TI POU6T IF LITTLE ROBERTA WILL BE A9KEPTO THE PROM |