Show By Ann Landers Creators Syndicate m:: Otha neighbors have mentioned this boy’s peot liar and unpredictable nature They do not trust him DEAR ANN LANDERS: Two weeks ago when I He once bit a child and knocked another boy off his came borne from the supermarket I found a note bicyde Recently I had n basketball hoopmstaMi - in our from my boaband aayteg driveway As soon as die hoop went up the there was too much pressure there After a wm tff showing j boy started to in his life and be needed to our in driveway I told him he hod to ring our j up ' bell and ask permission After repeated attempts to get away I immediately checked our bedroom and get permission with little success he finally got thej found that all his clothes message He then began peering in our windows like a Peeping Ibm to see if anyone was home so he wcregone A few days lata I learned could ring our bdL This Rooked nqr wife' he already had another Frankly I don’t want this boy around my house or apartment and a new phone nqr chfldren His father is d finemfly guy but travels number which proved he three weeks out of the mouth His mother i cold had been pbnmnghis escape far qiute some fine I and distant Meanwhile fee boy continues to haftg: had an awful feeling of betrayal when I realized that around our property the person 1 had been deeping next to for so many Should I discuss nqr concern with the boy’s father yean would plan to sneak off and leave me without or simply continue to discourage his presence sayingawonL around our home? Please help — - Worried Parent The note he left said he would contact me in a in Illinois few days It has been nearly a week and I haven’t DEAR WORRIED PARENT That child needs to" heard from fhim My friends tell me I should phone seen by a professional fer evaluation Itis behsty ? be him and find out exactly what he has in mind but I ior suggests that he has some problems that need don’t want to do that After aD he is the one who attention You should talk to the boy’s father about ' left and I think he should make the first move which sound legitimate to me concerns Please give me some advice — Confused in the your sure that an adult is present make Meanwhile Midwest Inc vi : " W i whenever he plays with your children DEAR ANN LANDERS: Where in the world (fid you park your brains when you told the woman whose sister named her son Marion that the boy would have trouble in school? You suggested the mother give him a middle name so the teachers wouldn’t think he was a giri is perfectly good Marion (spelled with an boy’s name and has been for centuries Just like Frimcis and Frimces Ashley and Ashlee Shame on you --— Tex in Trias DEAR TEX: At least 5000 people wrote to tell me John Wayne’s real name was Marion The things I team from my readers! DEAR MIDWEST: Don’t rush Let the dust set tie Wait another week If you don’t hear anything by then call and tell him you need to know what his plans are so you can make yours You gave me no due as to your age how long you have been married or what your financial status is If I knew more about your situation I could be more helpful Good luck DEAR ANN LANDERS: I live in a nice suburb children a and have two girl The problem is the 12-- y boy and a ear-ol- d boy who lives three doors away He really is strange I rarely see him with children his own V) well-adjust- ed age He often plays with kids who are much Phytochemicals help fight disease Peter H God MD By - Newspaper Enterprise Association Phytochemicals may play a huge role in affect because they are cell differentiation detoxify carcinogens and favorably influence DNA repair Some phytochemicals even lower blood cholesterol reduce the risk of ulcere and inhibit loss of calcium from bones Even though phytocheurical supplements can be purchased in health food stores they have not — as such — been shown to prevent disease The natural product in its original form is superior Tomorrow: a look at specific phytochemicals DEAR DR GOTT I have prostate cancer that has spread to the bones Why is there so much more emphasis being placed on research to cure breast cancer and AIDS than on a disease that affects so many men? DEAR READER: I am not aware that prostate cancer is receiving short shrift There is extensive research into this common male malady and in fact therapy — in die form of hormone treatment radiation surgery aid chemotherapy — is often very successful Obviously a definitive cure continues to elude researchers — as it does with breast cancer and AIDS too — but even so much can be done to treat prostate canoet cancer-preventi- on ann-oxidan- ts DEAR DR GOTT: What are phytochemicals and what role do they play in preventing disease? DEAR READER: Neither vitamins nor minerals phy- tochemicals are naturally occurring compounds in plants They have been shown to have are in preventing and treating illness according to a recent article in the medical publica- tion Hospital Medicine There are literally tens of thousands of such compounds in the foods we eat Moreover each food example the avermay itself contain thousands age tomato has up to 10000 different types of phytochemicals These substances give plants their color odor and and withstand flavor They are generally heat-stab- le cooking which may actually release the substances and increase their jvailability on-goi- ng Horoscope By Bernice Bede Osol Newspaper Enterprise Association For Saturday October 3 1998 fa Your birthday You are likely to make some significant changes in your basic lifestyle m the upcoming year There will be alterations you’ve been wanting to make for quite some time LIBRA (Sept 21-Ap- ril ay 23) 23-O- ct involved wife you today will experience die depth of your generosity What you offer win be given from the heart even if it isn’t impressive PISCES (Feb 20) You're not an individual who finds solace in being a leader but today could be an exception You’ll want to be in charge as well as others ARIES (March 19) A different side of come center to you might stage today but it won’t be the real you Something may have an effect oo you to make you a little moodyand withdrawn TAURUS (April 20-M20) As a Taurus you do not relish lewd friends or conditions and tins is going to be doubly so today Associate with those who are more of the sensitive subdued sort GEMINI (May 20) Many significant goals can be achieved today but don’t be careless about how you go about them Hastiness could make you stumble CANCER (June 22) If you’re deliberating something of significance wife another today don't let this persoo rush you to judgment nor vice vena Make your move only after careful study LEO (July 23-A22) Rewards that aren’t there may appear to exist oo the surface so be cautious before you commit to anything Know all the before getting involved- YIRGQ (Aug 22) Kindness and understanding leaves a lasting impression especially when dealing wife new acquaintances You can initiate the first steps ofa long term friendship today You need some time to catch up on fee little things you’ve been wanting to accomplish and today is fee day Each of your completed tasks will give you life SCORPIO (Oct ov 22) If you really want to be popular today don’t do anything extraordinary The little kind tilings you do for others will win their approval and admiration SAGTTTARIUS (Nov 21) Your interests today will be primarily focused on your home and family and their immediate needs You’re on a good path that will generate fulfillment CAPRICORN (Dec 22-J19) Should you get involved today in something complicated in an unfamiliar field don’t be afraid to ask lots of questions You need answers to be successful b AQUARIUS (Jan 19) Those who are 24-N- 23-D- ec an 20-Fe- 21-Ju- ne 21-Ju- ty ug rami-fkatio- ns 23-Sep- L Crossword: October 21998 ACROSS 21 Motion pictsie 43 SsSSS 7 Pr35T ao 31 Spasm 32 Remove moistmc from 33 Nona suffix 34 17! 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