Show Page 10 - The Herald Journal Logan Utah Monday January 17 1994 Ann Landers i DEAR ANN LANDERS: It is 2 o’clock in the morning Sleeping pills don’t help me anymore Counseling hasn't helped either I dread the night 1 walk the floors My mind won’t turn off I can’t drive my car because I am unable to concentrate and am afraid I will have an accident I have no desire to be with family or friends I don’t care about eating It w ould be fine with me if tomorrow never came Two years ago my lovely daughter committed suicide In one moment she left me for the rest of my life Part of me will always be missing Oh God I miss her so much and the pain never stops I don’t believe anyone in the world can help me but I had to write anyway — A Heartbroken Mother in Van Nuys Calif DEAR MOTHER: For two years you’ve been suffering and counseling did nothing for you? Was chemical help suggested? If not it should have been Please call your family doctor today and ask for the name of a psychiatrist who will put you on medication It will make an enormous difference in your life Trust me Meanwhile write to The Compassionate Friends This organization is for parents whose children have died They do a wonderful job Please send a stamped envelope to The Compassionate Friends PO Box 3696 Oak Brook 111 60522-369- 6 (A dollar or two to help defray costs would be great-- i appreciated) ' Let me hear from you I want to know how you are doing God bless DEAR ANN LANDERS: My husband and I recently went to great expense to move our child to another school district which we had heard provided better opportunities for learning I am beginning to w onder if there is such a place Our child is not challenged The teachers keep emphasizing “fun’’ and self-address- MoM encourage the use of calculators for simple math it won’t be too hard” I recently asked if there would be a spelling bee and was told such activities were discouraged BY BILL AMEND HMETbWRflEM -- X essxt on maarnrto thought because they weren’t fair to the children who weren’t good spellers I was also told that spelling bees only teach kids how to memorize words When I asked if sports were going to be eliminated because our child isn’t good at any of them the school administrators didn’t think it was funny This “dumbing down” of our schools is what is wrong with education today Our child is dyslexic and will never star in a spelling bee but she has other talents We don’t expect the school to eliminate such events because they are difficult for her Good grief What is going on? — Muddled Mom in Michigan DEAR MUDDLED IN MICHIGAN: 1 agree that too many schools are softening the curriculum to accommodate the students It is imperative that standards be kept high because children won’t make the effort if they know they can slide by Bravo for your interest Mom Too many parents today are not paying enough attention DEAR ANN LANDERS: I’m a receptionist and sometime model To put it honestly I look striking and get hit on a lot Two weeks ago I met a gorgeous guy through a friend We liked each other right away The chemistry was great We had a few drinks before dinner and champagne with the meal He then invited me to I his apartment to spend the night The next morning he was gone before I got up I haven’t heard from him since We got along beautifully I can’t figure it out Can you? — GR in NY DEAR GR: Yes The sample was ample C 1994 Creates syndicate Inc less-motivat- ed raytRgr maybe i “IS THIS A DAGGER SEC TbuKE srum 'MAUETNTl WWHI DC NMOLE MY HV©? 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H£S LAZY Horoscope GEMINI (May For Tuesdav Januarv 18 1994 20) Be very careful today 21-Ju- ne if you’re doing business with a friend especially if there is a substantial amount of monies involved Your Birthday In the year ahead if you get a brainstorm regarding a new product or procedure follow it through before dismissing it from your mind There’s a possibility it could fit a need in a real market Probabilities for a misunderstanding are strong CANCER (June 22) Someone with whom involved not be as sincere about might you’re closely matters as you are If today’s events cause you to concur straighten this situations out pronto LEO (July 22) Where your work is concerned you’ll be industrious and productive today but you might lack true staying power Don’t start things you & not intend to finish VIRGO (Aug 22) A situation where bold measures are required might intimidate you today However no one need know of your fears and inner doubts if you pretend to be brave Don't let them see 21-Ju- ly f GRIZZWELLS I 19) You’re apt to reap CAPRICORN (Dec greater rewards today from things you personally originate than you will from trying to build upon the ideas or concepts assigned you Be an inaugurator 19) It’s important today AQUARIUS (Jan how a secret know to especially if it keep you to your commercial intentions Be very careful not to tip your hand to the wrong set of ears PISCES (Feb 20) An unusual opportunity might develop for you today through a friend who has provided you with good tips previously It’ll be of a fleeting nature so you'll have to make some quick decisions ARIES (March 19) Even though you're n 20-Fe- b per-iai- ns 20-Mar- ch 21-Ap- ril recent article titled “Eyedrops can help control glaucoma” sparked frustration When WILL the medical profession recognize the level of training and expertise optometrists have gained after their four years of optometry school? Why can't you recognize the thousands of optometrists who are privileged by law cases of glaucoma to treat 95 percent of instead of referring them to ophthalmologists? For your information 23 states have therapeutic drug legislation that allows optometrists to treat and states now follow glaucoma patients Thirty-seve- n have therapeutic privileges altogether and the American Optomctric Association will not stop until 100 percent of all states have full therapeutic privileges in the management of eye disorders DEAR READER: I am aware of the relaxation of slate laws that now permit optometrists who are not MDs to treat uncomplicated glaucoma and I appreciate your comments Nonetheless as ou pointed out although 95 percent of glaucoma patients can be treated by optometrists 5 percent should not be How do )ou define this 5 percent? This can only be accomplished by ophthalmologists MD specialists in eye disorders Therefore I recommend that all glaucoma patients be examined by ophthalmologists There- non-surgic- al s 6VbiLL‘56ti5Hm - i 4MEfeWirfcE 23-A- ug 22-Ja- i Mi-':?- 5TTT1U& XOO Cioet 1&THE TV— 23-Se- pt sweat LIBRA (Sept you 23-O- ct 23) Where important domestic issues are concerned today neither you nor your mate should act without first consulting the other If you’re in tune you'll succeed If you aren’t you may not SCORPIO (Oct 22) Matters which are of 24-N- ov care Glaucoma a serious eye disease marked by an increase in pressure within the eyeball can lead to blindness Accordingly I believe that ophthalmolo- for pauemppomeui cm wort ogto However were I to develop glaucoma (which is diagnosed by measuring the pressure in the eyes) I’d certainly want an ophthalmologist to diagnose it and recommend treatment such as eye drops or surgery DEAR DR GOTT: I have trouble with positional vertigo My physician prescribed Antivert and basically told me to be careful 1 cannot accept this I have to work Help! DEAR READER: Benign positional vertigo a condition causing uncontrollable periodic dizziness when the head is held in certain positions is due to a malfunction of the balance mechanism in the inner - WiNtHfrtP Wbttk CAVALLTH THE BORN LOSER BVArtsansom Vw30fwwi Y0uRs yi FRETTING ABOUT APPEARANCE ? WteTl KWnRLOMTHE INNDC RIGHT? R- T- W (JUCK- -J YEAH AND THAIS JUST AY UA6 CORN MNDCrOUT! even disappear over lime Treatment consists of antivertigo medicine such as Antivert and avoidance of head positions known to aggravate attacks of vertigo I'm afraid you will have to put up with the disorder and use medication as needed because there is no cure Patients with this afflict km should be under the care of specialists C 1994 Newspaper EnttrpnMAaan Almanac Bv The Associated Press Today is Monday Jan 17 the 17th day of 1994 There are 348 days left in the year This is the Martin Luther King Junior holiday Today's Highlight in History: On Jan 17 1945 Soviet and Polish forces liberated Warsaw from the Nazis during World War II On this date: In 1562 French Protestants also known as Huguenots were recognized under the Edict of St Germain REAL LIFE AbVENTURES BY WISE & ALDRICH Crossword noon — t4Aw i I THoeefrertproo happen In HotefrortecOveiy RiwUlmwBergiteveswcllomewMoHgireeta trying I Hang omeding t TRSFARSi&E" BY GARY LARSON 1 |