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Show -- r-f TT- The- - Salt Lake Tribune - Saturday, February 1), I'M! Ann Landers: Ways to meet the visually impaired Dear Ann Landers: You have done so much in your column to piomote understanding of persons who are ' different " I hope you will participate print these tips foi youi leaders who may meet a visually impaired person in a social gather ing You might quietly comment on important things that may happen an amusing occuirence visually or the ai rival of new people 1 Always let a visually impaired person know if you are leaving even for a short time, and make a brief comment when you return 5 Remember that a visually im3 Introduce 1 2 Briefly Describe the layout of the room and what is going on, and ask if he she has a preterenie as to where to sit oi in which activity to yourself verbally than touching himher (rather first, which is often startling) and let him her know who else is nearby there may be friends he she would like to greet - paired person is an individual with diverse interests and concerns 6 If you know a visually impaired person who attends or would like to attend your place of worship, an of fer of a ride can be most helpful 7 If you ai e seated next to a blind person during a religious set vice alert linn her to the movement of the congregation, either verbally or by touch After the service, intio-duchim her to people as you would at any social gathering rinallv, Ann, I know that eveiy-on- e is uptight these days but please tell your readers that patience and understanding to visually impaired and other disabled poisons are des perately needed and greatly appreCharles Fegan, Lxecutive ciated Director, Columbia Lighthouse For The Blind, Washington, DC Dear Charles Fegan- Thank you e - foi the reminder, as well as those helpful suggestions Dear Ann Landers. After reading your wise and thoughtful advice to Anotner Stupid Turkey in Des Plaines " was in tews How I wish ! had seen such a letter 12 years ago' For all the ycais oi our marriage, my husband pressured me into spending eveiy Fathers Day, Faster, lhanhsgiving and Christmas with his familv because Ins dad had a heart condition and 'may not be here next year" My paients never complained, although they missed me terribly and 1 was unset able In 1976, my dad died three days before Thanksgiving Mv falher-in-lastill has a heart condition It was 1 only after my dad s death that demanded that we alternate holidays between the two families One yew Ins family gels Faster and Thanks1 giving, mine gets Christmas If the family goes out of town or is ill iho lose then luiu No changes no con jobs hope you print this lettei foi oth ers who weie as foolish as lor too A Sap In Bakeislield long 1 1 Dear Bake: 1 ve been wining tins column for 27 yeais Ini suie ibis problem has come up at least half a dozen times My advice has always been the same "Alternate The the more they more things change are I he same' - Some clothing has no season Dear Ann Landers. I read youi letter fi om the young girl w ho w i ole to complain about her mother lead mg hei mail On that very same let ter was a RS written by the mother She scnbbled in haste, ' don t lead mail just saw ll needed to be sealed and pul a stamp on (he " envelope am reminded of the woman who wrote a letter to her sister and add ed the following IS 'Id send you the $10 1 owe you but the letter is Mis US In sli all eady sealed " 1 lic-- i 1 1 land. Ohio Dear Ohio. Thanks lot my laugh for the day For some folks, it may be their only one Boise, Denver, Salt Lake, or Phoenix By Susan Rogers Dallas Morning News DALLAS friends, the dull and stolid garments that nobly withstood winter drizzle and sleet, are about to be cast aside Spring is in the air, and with it the merest hint of the scorch to come Transitional pieces cut the number of clothes required to get through a year. They lessen the seasonal agony of changing a closet, that packing and unpacking invariably timed so the last cold snap or hot spell descends after appropriate garb is mothballed Here are some transitional items that work anywhere most of the year: Jeans No matter how tired you are of hearing it, Levis 501s are the best classic piece of sportswear on the market Unlined denim jackets are a close second Buy one roomy enough to accommodate a bulky sweater, and youre set in a casual style for all but the bluest northers Khakis The best are the basic, styles with button pockets m the back Winter or summer, lightly starched cotton or mostly cotton khakis are comfortable, acceptable garb for all but formal situations Cotton sweaters. These take the sweat out of sweaters. Comfortable on all but the muggiest days, closed string knits are appropriate for the office with a shirt and tie or by themselves for casual times A second cotton option is the vest Try a button-u- p argyle in muted colsolid Buttons alors or a button-ulow the sweater to be worn open and loose. Muted or solid shades fit easily into a winter or summer wardrobe Trench coats Discount its historic descent from a military uniform, ignore its classic looks, deny the intrinsic thrill of dressing like a spy in a '50s cold-wa- r movie. The trench is still a top coat because it is perfectly practical Foul-weath- you. c hone of one of these cities p GOLDEN WEDDING KEN & BETH BOWEN The family of Ken and Beth Bowen cordially invite friends and relatives to attend an Open House to their Golden Wedding celebrate Anniversary, FebTuesday ruary 6 30 951 to 22, East 1983, 10 p m , 1300 So GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY ARCH AND EVE HAUN Feb. 9, 1933 -- Feb. 9,1983 The family of Arch and Eva would like you to share in their happiness at an Open House to be In held their honor at JordanEl! the Re- ception Center, 9S West WOO South, West Jordan, Utah, February 20th, 1983 PM PM please from 5 00 until 6 00 No gifts And the farther you fly the sweeter it gets. Now Wiens Sweetheart Deal is even sweeter. Weve expanded the $100 fare to anywhere we fly, excluding Prudhoe Bay. Heres how it works. Buy a qualifying round trip ticket between Boise, Salt Lake, Phoenix or Denver and Seattle, and your spouse can travel for only $100. 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