Show The Herald Journal Logan Utah Wednesday tow to support military By Kathy Mitchell A Mercy Sugar Creators Syndicate Inc Jefferson Davis Highway Arlington DEAR ANNIE: My organization is a network of 30000 retail florists in North America We would like to donate a portion of our floral sales to a charitable effort that supports die families of our military people Can you suggest a couple of charities that we can contact to provide support to the wonderful men and women pf our armed services? — Livonia Mich DEAR LIVONIA: You are kind and generous to offer Hundreds of readers have asked what they can do to help support our military It is important that we let our servicemen ami women know we are thinking of them Here are some suggestions: Since packages and mail are permitted only if you know the name of the person you are sending it to you can make a donation to: Operation USO Care Package do Pentagon Federal Credit Union PO Box 19221 Alexandria VA 22320-999- 8 For donations to the families of our Army servicemen and women please send your checks to: Army Emergency Relief Attn: Donations 200 Stovall St Room Alexandria VA 22332-060- 0 (wwwaerhqorg) For donations to our Navy and Marine Corps families: Corps Relief Society War PO Box 791297 BaltiAssistance Iraq more MD 21279-129- 7 (wwwnmcrscug) For donations to the Air Force families: The Air Force Aid Society Inc Suite 202 1743 Navy-Mari- ne tional Carol recently has become insistent that we spend the night in her home However if I were to tell her that I have a fear of mice skittering across the bed while I’m in it I don’t think she would take it well What is your er advice? — Fearful DEAR FEARFUL: Eeek Telling her the whole truth might hurt the relationship irreparably Since Carol has shown you the mouse droppings perhaps you could offer some suggestions about alleviating the problem Meanwhile discuss this with your husband Insist he tell Carol that the two of you prefer to stay in a motel' Peter H Gott MD Newspaper Enterprise Association ' giving explanations Unfortunately many practitioners consider themselves ‘‘too busy” to offer explanations and counseling This is bad Most of the good physicians I know are quite willing to take the added necessary time to assist their patients in learning more about illnesses and other medical issues In my column I explain matters pretty much with my patients as I do when I’m I hope the information I supply is useful Please keep reading — and keep those letters ' coming readers face-to-fa- - WHflTCW 1 IDUMMO I’M 1 DO FO I317ST ROKEp rp itmousht lyniAPRtLv -C- HetKOOfWe VIDEOS OS LOOK VtXJR DBAS HE PEOPLE AtMAVS G0MPLAM ABOUT ANIMALS HESBM UP THE STREETS "Voo BAD WiK ANIMALS LCATTODMPLMN ABOUT IS IHURTrt v— vc v He must HWE6WPPEPOH "tvn BROCK H SfMeVMS j DILBERT IM RATING ASOK YOUR WORK HAS BEEN EXCELLENT ALL YEAR YOU'LL PROBABLY FEEL A LITTLE SURGE OF MOTIVATION BECAUSE YOU GOT FEEDBACK YOU -- POOR SO ILL HAVE A PAPER TRAIL IN CASE I EVER NEED TO FIRE YOU ARLOANDJANIS 4' GRIZZWELLS VH "WAT CAMPER WAD A CHIP OW W5 amm ce ZITS Horoscope By Bernice Bede Osol Newspaper Enteprise Association For Wednesday April t- tal Some doctors are more skilled than others in DEAR DR GOTT: I really appreciate your articles They are clear concise and easy to Understand They enrich the sparse' information given in my doctor’s office Why can’t doctors explain things the way you do? DEAR READER: Thank you for your MNDFieRMfreODV Step-Moth- Medical explanations necessary By 2003 — C3 FOR BETTER OR WORSE VA 22202 (wwwafasoig) And for donations to the families of Coast Guard members who protect our shores: Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Inc 4200 Wilson Blvd Suite 610 Arlington VA 22203-180- 4 (wwwcgmahqoig) Our thoughts and prayers are with all the troops overseas We wish them a speedy return home DEAR ANNIE: I saw the letter from the woman whose sister had such a dirty house it made her ill You said “She’s your sister Tell her the truth’’ In my case the dirty house belongs to my stepdaughter “Carol" is not the best house- keeper and on top of that her home has been in a state of upheaval for two years due to some ongoing construction It seems Carol has mice in her kitchen She has even shown me the droppings in ho1 silverware drawn Carol and I do not exactly have a loving relationship In fact she can be rather confronta- April 16 issues being discussed as serious VIRGO (Aug 22) — Be extremely selective today from who you request any favors Picking the wrong person could have you paying a higher price for his or her indulgence than you may be prepared to pay ct LIBRA (Sept 23) — Be careful how you handle your close associations today Some issues could prove to be very testy for you and it won't matter if it is coming from a personal alliance or a social one v SCORPIO (Oct 22) — Certain responsibilities should be taken seriously ' today but that does not mean blowing things way out of proportion 21 ) — Be SAGITTARIUS (Nov carefal how you handle your personal resources today or you could be tempted to money on gam- plunk down your hard-earnbles that are long shots at best n CAPRICORN (Dec 19) — You are of attaining your goals today but only capable if these objectives are realistic Reject a tendency to allow your ambitions to exceed ' beyond your reach 19) — For reaAQUARIUS (Jan 20-Fsons known only to you chances are you’ll toss all experiences you’ve gained from past mistakes out the window today and succumb to some old uhproductive patterns PISCES (Feb 20) — If you are tired or unprepared today do not be pressured into negotiating any complicated financial mat- - vmzxvam smaiwtew la&t&mzcm j 23-Se- pt mwww w&cmsB? ’ 16 2003 Your birthday In the year ahead you might get the opportunity to form an alliance with someone for the purpose of developing a It will have beneficial potential but only if it is managed both skillfully and fairly ARIES (March 21 -- April 19) — Be sure you are in total agreement with your mate today regarding an issue you both deem important TAURUS (April 20-M20) — It behooves you to stay abreast of your duties today Should you fall behind it’s apt to throw your whole schedule out of whack for the remainder of the week and you’re not likely to catch up GEMINI (May 20) — Do not allow your associates to get involved in your business interests today or let them drag you into joint-endeavo- ay 21-Ju- ne theirs mvo JUPITER 23-O- 24-No- GARFIELD ’ 23-D- ec ed 22-Ja- eb CANCER (June 22) —Although or relatolerant are of usually your you tives if any of them becomes too autocratic or domineering today you're not likely to take it lightly and won’t put up with it LEO (July 22) — Usually you enjoy stimulating lighthearted exchanges of viewpoints Today however you could view the 21-Ju- ly in-la- 23-A- ALLEY OOP 20-Mar- ch Crossword April 16 2003 ACROSS fixture 27 Took by the hand 1 New World 28 Stockpile explorer 30 “I knew it!" 42 Serpent 43 Tool container 12 Critter 31 Compass die 44 Yak 32 Bradley and 46 Apple goody 14 Fillings 15 Thin 33 Picasso's first 51 Camel 6 Silence 16 Unfired bricks 17 "Smoking or ' -r- T" Sharif 48 3 26 Part of mpg MS cousins name 35 Rocker 56 Supposed part 37 Hoor ' cleaner bad weather gold 41 Ceiling DOWN 1 Harsh cry 4 Black cats MM® 0B0 EHHH raoo i Mini Overlooks Cheerful ' 3 Morsel SUB CAtl cul- 2 Collection B m FOOD pi Its (2wds) Answer to Previous Puizto 0 UP An O DO vN prit 40 Prospect for TaTtI PWff? 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