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Show Reflections, June 7, a 1984, Page 4 Ann Landers: Run Away Warning Signals Listed Dear Ann Landers: Nearly a million and a half children run away from home every year. Some of them never return. If parents knew . the warning signals they might be able to prevent a large number of children from running away. Please print the "warning signals ed by provid- - the Na- ' j y tional Network of Runaway and Youth Services. Warning Signals Growing isola- tion: The child avoids family gatherings, even meals, spends - and more and more time in his or her room alone. Excessive Blowups: Tantrums are common to the turbulent teens, but watch out when the smallest thing trig- gers explosions of temper. Abrupt Mood Swings: Take note if a normally sunny teen turns sullen, withdrawn, angry, even manic, without warning. Increased Violations: Rules are boundaries which growing youths must step outside of in the process of matur- ing. But take heed when "border incidents" turn into serious rebellion. Increased Sleeping: It is normal for adolescents to sleep more than parents think is healthy. But beware when inordinate periods of time are spent in bed. It could mean the child is in a depression or facing problems he cannot manage. Diminished Communication: There may be a perfectly good reason why your child clams up. But if you cant think of one, and it persists, pay attention. School Troubles: Plunging grades, disciplinary truancy, problems and fallouts with close class-cuttin- TRIMTONE 2222 friends can be cries for help. Are you, not Parental the child, getting unreasonably upset over small issues? Your feelings may be trying to tell you something. Family Crisis: Death, divorce, the loss of a job, a major move any of these can disrupt the family and send your child spinning out of orbit. Unexplained Money or Possessions: Even if not stolen, they may be stashed for an impending getaway. Thanks for considering these warning signals for your column, Ann. believe they could be very helpful. Caring In D.C. Dear Caring: So do I. Almost always the runaway is running from something, not to something. If parents can figure out what the child might be running from, a great deal of misery might be spared. Stack-Blowin- The Super Reducer Lose Weight and Improve Muscle Tone Fast I Rii 120Tbll TW Super wwim foramino-aciThe mula featured on national TV and radio; TrimTone 1200isthe alternative to dieting. drug-fred l, SATELUTE SYSTEM SALES e YOU MAY NEVER Complete Systems YOU CAN AFFORD! NEED TO DIET AGAIN! (I TOOELE HEALTH FOODS 14WESTVINE TOOELE. UTAH 84074 TELEPHONE: 882 4488 a.m. to 3 p.m. Try Our New. . . A 11 Crisp fried tortilla 1 It All! Mon.-Junell- th CJs Tues., June 1 2th TORTILLA rj I "7 A I4-4.H smothered salsa sauce, covered with spicy hamburger, jalapeno peppers and in tomatoes, topped with lots of cheese HOURS: 11 s.m. to 10 p.m. Mondty-Saturda- y i CloMd Sunday I I I I these lines. Dear Ann Landers: My husband and I both come from ' large families. We are childless, but not by choice. We have plenty of nieces and nephews, not to mention and and we love them all. (Well, almost all. Frankly, Ann, ' there are a few we cant stand.) Why is it that the parents of these kids invite the whole family when they want to celebrate their childrens birthdays? They never specify no gifts. You wouldn't believe the garbage these kids get. Furthermore, we dont see them unless its a birthday or Christmas. Frankly, were sick and tired of buying presents for the whole gang twice a year. Any comment? Good Ol Aunt and Unc In Sikeston, Mo. Dear Aunt and Unc: Stop buying presents. Bake somea cake, cookies, cupcakes thing or fry some walnuts. Home-madgoodies are always a treat and less expensive than a visit to the toy department. great-niece- s great-nephew- . e 22 100 N.. 882-200- 0 And kwitcherbeefing. Some relatives would be happy to be included on any basis. Dear Ann Landers: Will you please take on one more cause? Do what you can to get the clergy and funeral directors to stop parading the immediate family up the aisle as if a funeral were a wedding procession. In the last year, I had the unfortunate experience to attend two such memorial services. Both times the grieving family members were directed to the center of the chapel after the service, weeping as they helped each other past other family members and friends. There was a side exit through which the group entered. They could have exited the same way. The clincher was a receiving line in the foyer to let people get a closer look. Let's put some dignity back into funeral services for those of us who are still around. Nonplused in Newhall N.P.: Whats the matter? Have Dear all the family members lost their vocal cords? They didnt have to do any of that stuff. All they had to do was make their wishes known. Funeral directors are in the service business and they aim to please. Is pot a drug? Can LSD, PCP, cocaine and pills open new worlds for you? Stop guessing. Get the facts in Ann Landers' booklet, "The Lowdown on Dope." For each booklet ordered, send $2.00, plus a long, stamped envelope (37 cents postage) to Ann Landers, P. O. Box 11995, Chicago, Illinois 60611. all-ne- self-addresse- d COPYRIGHT 1984 NEWS GROUP CHICAGO. INC. NEWS AMERICA SYNDICATE Airline Scheduling: Why And How by Bill Bentley The Enterprise News Service When your travel agent asks you what time you want to leave or arrive and when youll be returning, you must be ready to make decisions based on the availability the airlines have Easy Financing. No Down. Low Monthly Payments! Westar Has 882-578- LUNCH SPECIAL Dear Ann Landers: Im 19, female and have been seeing Bob for nearly two years. We want to get married. Bob is 21 and has a good job. My parents do not approve of this marriage and want me to wait two years until finish school. have $500 in the bank. My father is the trustee of the account and cant get it without his signature. He refuses to sign. earned every cent myself. What does the law say about this? Burned Up In Connecticut Dear Burned: Im not a lawyer, but I do have some advice. Forget about the money and finish school. If Bob is the right one, hell encourage you along scheduled. How and why the airlines determine the frequency and destinations of their flights I found both interesting and frustrating. Each airline possesses a conclave of geniuses known as the scheduling department. Working with the sales and marketing departments, these professionals devise timetables based on such variables as airport closing times or restrictions, aircraft maintenance requirements and labor agreements while also trying to improve the flight time logged by every aircraft. This all seemed to me logical and proper. What didnt seem either was the fact that Dun ? Bradstret dictates the timing of the publishing of airline schedules. For the last 50 years, the Official Airline Guide (OAG) has been the monthly last word and testament of flight schedules. hand-in-glov- e The airlines must therefore time their changes to coincide with the OAG deadlines each month. They also have a special updating system where an airline can make last minute changes, but by and large, the conflicting pressures of forces outside the needs of the traveler have taken over. "The least understood scheduling conconstraints are siderations such as maintenance needs, gate constraints, crews and manpower," says one major airline marketing director. What the traveler may not fully realize is that the schedule is the very best we can make it." This may be true of somer carriers which at least conduct surveys of the passengers on services and schedulg ing. The business traveler is easy to pin down: They want frequency, not frills, with convenient departure times, i.e., 8:00 a.m. departures and 4:30 p.m. returns. The impact of discount fares have played havoc with night schedules that used to be priced 25 perdeent below dispeak fares. In response to r counts, the carriers have drastically cut their night flights, eliminating another choice for the businessman who has to be somewhere for an early meeting. |