Show mm mm mm mm HKaw mm Page 12 — Tha Herald Journal Logan Utah Monday August 10 1998 Pet squirrel’s fate ends happily By Ann Landers Creators Syndicate Inc DEAR ANN LANDERS: Our 1 3--j ter “June” is an animal lover when she was 9 that she was going to run an animal hospital when she grows up and I'm sure she'll do it June wants to know if you can find out what happened to the squirrel in Circleville Ohio that was found on the street by a female minister June heard about it on the radio Thanks Ann for any information you can give us — June's Mom in Ohio DEAR MOM: I did a bit of checking and found an Associated Press story on the subject Here it is: Rev Mary Jane Clifton found the squirrel on the street when it was a baby took it home and named it Angele Daniel Nicole She fed it fruits and nuts and it was very content It even slept in bed with Rev Clifton and her husband Everything was going well until Angele won first prize in a recent contest for “most unusual pet" Angele's photo appeared in the newspaper and the Ohio Division of Wildlife authorities showed up at the Cliftons' home and ordered them to tum the animal over to wildlife officials The Cliftons refused and were charged with possession of wild game for not having a permit to keep the animal They had to appear in Circleville Municipal Court Your daughter will be thrilled to learn that the judge threw the case out of court and told the Cliftons they could keep Angele It's a good thing too After having slept in a bed with linen sheets for several weeks I doubt sleeping in a tree DEAR ANN LANDERS: This is in response to “Pro Writer in Maryland” who waned against borderline phony agents editors and publishers Publishing today is a highly competitive business Most major publishers are owned by conglomerates and are interested only in the bottom line The majority of editors are acquisition editors This means they buy books already edited complete and ready to send to the typesetter Literary agents around the country receive up to 200 manuscripts a week but less than me in 500 is ready for puuica- lion How can aspiring writers find the guidance and elp they need to get published? Ethical agents often refer writers to independent editors so their books will have a chance in the marketplace Here are some guidelines for writers seeking agents and editors: 1 Do your homework and find out how publish ing works Read Publisher’s Weekly and other sources Go to writing conferences and book sign ings and talk to audios and agents Ask questions 2 Agents who believe your book has potential may refer you to an editor to coach you through an edit or rewrite Expect to pay for editorial services but protect yourself by asking for references and then calling to check them out Ask editors and agents about their track record of sales 3 Before starting work with an editor get a written agreement I hope this will help aspiring writers who are interested in a literary career — Monica Faulkner Faulkner Editorial Services Santa Monica Calif DEAR MONICA FAULKNER: Thanks for the information And now I hope you are prepared for the mail and phone calls generated by your letter Good luck You are going to be iinundated GEM OF THE DAY: Most people give up smoking in two distinct stages Fint they give up their cigarettes: then they give up yours FOR BETTER OR WORSE AND RcSNt CLEW BTHencFfeH 3 DILBERT CATBERT: EVIL HR DIRECTOR ARE YOU ABLE TO WORK WHILE BEING CONSTANTLY C INTERRUPTED? ARLO AND JANIS Is Tylenol and Coumadin mix safe? Peter H Gott MD Newspaper Enterprise Association By wants me to be at about 12070 I've read medical books that indicate blood-pressuAt 64 years erf age readings are 15085 is acceptable I’m confused DEAR READER: Ordinarily a blood pressure of 15085 in a person your age under treatment is satisfactory However your physician may have special reasons for wanting a lower reading For example if you have had a stroke or a heart attack an average blood pressure of 12070 might be deemed necessary Ask your doctor about this He should be able to resolve your confusion and to articulate why he wants your Mood pressure lower than die generally accepted limit DEAR DR GOTT Is it true that me gets arthritis in the heart or lungs as well as in the joints? DEAR READER: No Arthritis by definition affects only the j rants However certain farms of inflammatory arthritis notably rheumatoid arthritis re age-relat- ed DEAR DR GOTT: I’m on Coumadin for a heart condition I've been told to avoid aspirin because it could upset my clotting time Is it safe to use tylenol? DEAR READER: Acetaminophen (Tylenol and oth- ers) has traditionally been considered a safe alternative to aspirin in patients who take medication However this view is changing Recent studies have proved that even small doses of acetaminophen can raise the risk of brain hemorrhage in such patients The most recent investigation (performed at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston) revealed that patients who are prescribed Coumadin may experience unexpected elevations of their prothrombin times because of acetaminophen Such elevations are potentially very dangerous Therefore patients receiving prescription drugs should avoid acetaminophen or have their doses of Coumadin adjusted accordingly DEAR DR GOTT: I'm on medicine for hypertension With therapy my blood-pressureadings average about 15085 My doctor is dissatisfied He nt nt re GRIZZWELLS I TVWVc 33ME THESE APPEALS ODER VIPNER5 EEK & MEEK HOW WAS was SOUR SENATOR? vssy TOP ©HAWAII (AST WWER? are associated with abnormal substances in the bloodstream Therefore other organs — as well as joints — can be affected by the disease For example rheumatoid lung is a medical condition sometimes seen in arthritis sufferers lupus can affect the skin and kidneys in addition to die joints Horoscope By Bernice Bede Osoi Newspaper Enterprise Association es will be amplified today Don’t be surprised if others try to imitate your style CAPRICORN (Dec 22-J19) Let your sense of fairness come into play today if you’re required to weather a complicated development You can smooth it over 19) Don't waft for othAQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feers to include you in their plans today Instead create a happening of your own and invite participants of your choosing PISCES (Feb 20) There are two areas which could be financially important for you today GARFIELD an For Tuesday Aug Hi” 1998 11 Your birthday Significant career strides b can be made in the year ahead They may come through new and unexpected channels g LEO (July 22) Make yourself available today as something of considerable value may develop through a gathering of friends 23-Au- VIRGO (Aug 22) Take a more active role in a situation where you share an interest with another Your input and guidance will assure mutual benefits ct LIBRA (Sept 23) Conditions are generally favorable for negotiating a delicate agreement today Influences may be less friendly tomorrow SCORPIO (Oct 24-N22) It’s important to spend quality time on assignments you deem wrath-whi- le today If you're unproductive you won't feel fulfilled SAGITTARIUS (Nov 21) You're innately commanding and charismatic and these attribut- 23-Se- pt 23-O- 23-D- ec One has previously provided a yield the other remains untested ARIES (March 19) This could be the kind of day you like! Yon should be able to do lots of things your way If von don’t chances are you’ll have only yourself to blame TAURUS (April 20) Don’t be it today even though you may not be able to fulfill all of your intentions and desires The jam will be of brief duration GEMINI (May 21 -- June 20) If it's necessary to firm up plans involving friends it’s best to do so today This is a time when things can get done CANCER (June 21 -- July 22) Even though you’ll pursue personal objectives today you’ll be delighted to see how much support you generate after making your needs known to your associates 2l-Ap- ril 20-M- Crossword 1 Entertained 7 Gas-stati- on 23 Michael 26 41 Jordan's org Tennis player Nastaae machines 28 Stupid fellow 12 Small vial 29 The Beat Yean 13 Deep gully of— Uvea 14 Revolt (2 wda) 30 Wan 15 Napa Valley 31 Ai business 33 Stal 16 Ike 36 Greek peak 17 Brit Navy abtnr 18 21 Meta Sgteg Thing in law WHAT LSULILJ i er II r 55 Emulates Monet Nonmetallk element tHAVgr 57 Aggressive personality (2 ‘ UUUUUki r IJUUUUB ukdum THE BORN LOSER UUIIUJfcJ I UHILHJUU kiWMI J wds) 58 Nervous (2 wdaj LJULUUyLJ ' WUUUUH HU LLIUUL1 liiuu cum Ajyniiu LlJHUHH i HUHULJU UllLJUtJM ? 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