Show ThaHereM Journal Logan Utah Saturday March 2 2002 — B5 another wedding debacle Yet By Ann Landers Creator Syndcate Inc mothers should make sure the father receives notices from school about bake sales athletic events and so on So tell me Ann why is it the mother’s responsibility to do this? Is there any DEAR ANN LANDERS: My brother is about to be manied to a woman I cannot stand I was willing to tolerate “Enid” for his sake but now I’ve had it Their wedding plans reason Dad cannot contact the school himself and ask to be put on the mailing list? ' Most schools have plenty of experience with divorced families and will be happy to send Dad the field trip information ana sports team schedules if he requests notification There is no reason an should have to take care of these things for him Tricing charge of die information he receives will show hu children that he cares It also means when he misses an important event Mom won’t get the blame It’s hard enough to be a single parent Please don’t make the workload twice as heavy -- Divorced Mom in Wisconsin DEAR MOM: You are absolutely right Divorced parents should pot expect the custodial parent to contact their children’s schools on their behalf This ought to be a ex-wi- include seven bridesmaids and seven grooms- men My brother asked Enid to include his sisters in the wedding patty but she refused She has no sisten herself and all her bridesmaids are high school girlfriends Meanwhile my brother has asked Enid’s brother as well as my husband to be groomsmen When I told my brother how hurt I was to be excluded he insisted it is up to the bride to decide who walks down the aisle I no longer wish to attend the rehearsal dinner since I am not a part of the wedding (My husband is welcome to go alone) I also lefiiK to congratulate Enid on her wedding day because I am NOT happy for them and I’m sure this marriage is going to fail My mother says I have to attend the rehearsal dinner and offer my congratulations no matter what What do you say? Left Out in Minnesota DEAR LEFT OUT: I’m with Mom No matter how much you dislike Enid be civil for our brother's sake You will lose nothing and will love you for it DEAR ANN! May I please respond to “Stepmother in California”? She said that divorced - FOR BETTER OR WORSE Rtol8MMMniC£NNWt HfVTWNMWWrataop MUST TT fe DILBERT I I'M IN A BAD MOOD MAYBE I'LL FEEL BETTER IF I CRITICIZE I'M DOING YOU READ EtlML UKE A CHIMP SOME RECREATIONAL CRITICIZING UJHAT DO YOU HAVE FOR l ME? SOME EMPLOYEES A A ALICE SAID SHE NEEDS TO TALK TO YOU ) project DEAR ANN: I read with interest the letter from “Still Shocked in Vancouver” whose relative took photographs at a funeral Please tell her that photography was invented by Daguerre in 1839 and within the next 12 yean there were daguerreotypes of deceased individuals mostly children Special plastic cases were produced with angels on them specifically to hold and protect these postmortem images It was not considered distasteful People used to treasure these mementos of their loved ones HF in Washington DC DEARHF: Thanks for the history lesson: Apparently I needed it ARLOANDJANIS mecoBxtttottA leaitwnMouTiHeacD - Arterial blockage is inescapable By Peter H Gott MD Newspaper Enterprise Association DEAR DR GOTT: I’m a male in what I consider to be excellent health I am physically active don’t smoke or drink have nor- mal blood pressure and ' cholesterol readings - and about whether I worry have clogged arteries If so what can be done about it? DEAR READER: You’re relatively young fit and active You neither smoke nor drink ' You don’t suffer from an identifiable medical affliction You almost certainly have clogged arteries Before you flip out let me explain Autopsy studies cm young soldiers who were killed in the Korean War showed significant arteriosclerotic build-u- p in the arteries of these supposed- -' ly healthy young adults Further studies have confirmed that such changes probably begin in and progress Therefore at the age of 58 you almost certainly have significant arteriosclerotic blockages throughout your body despite your commitment to a healthful life style This is an unavoidable consequence of aging The issue here is not whether you have arterial plaque but what arteries are effected Compromised circulation to die heart brain liver and kidneys is noteworthy circulatory problems ehChere in the body are less serious Youare doing what you can to reduce the accumulation of arterial plaque which is accelerated in diabetics smokers and from other medical conditions Your doctor canhelp you stay fit For example by monitoring your blood levels of cholesterol and triglycerides he may be able to head off future problems Yet your genetic inheritance plays a pivotal role: If your parents or siblings (bed early from arteriosclerosis you may have inherited this tendency So continue your lifestyle have regular medfollow your doctor’s advice ical check-up- s maintain aperitive jpffitude mid enjoy each day GRIZZWELLS IWSUIMP ZITS Horoscope By Bamloa Bade Otol Newspaper Enterprise Association CANCER (June 21 July 22) — Trouble is in the air concerning hearsay information con- veyed to you by a talkative friend LEO (July 22) — Someone might think that you lack courage if you avoid problems where you know the odds are stacked ' against you VIRGO (Aiig 22) — Usually you’re a radio: good listener who doesn’t turn a deaf ear to sound advice from others but you mighr see little virtue in their suggestions LIBRA (Sept 23) — If there are persons involved in your commercial dealings with whom you’ve never dealt before take things very llowly ’ SCORPIO (Oct 22) — Hold off from making any major judgment calls no matter how pressured you get Postpone matters until your conclusions are more certain SAGITTARIUS (Nov 21) — Responsibilities you have failed to attend to in the past maymaketheir presence felt You’ll feel great about getting diem out of the way CAPRICORN (Dec 19) — Don’t make die of frying to champion an unpopular cause H’b not a ' goodday to tty to tout your views on others b 19) — Check the AQUARIUS (Jan mirror to figure out just who may be the disrupting force in your household day -- For Saturday March 2 2002 Your birthday You may spendeffort in the year ahead on bringing various segments of your life into better balance Although some transitions may be difficult the end results ‘yrill be rewarding PISCES (Feb 20) — Your words or could later come bade to ' spoken penned haunt you Bp exceptionally guarded regarding anything you put in writing — If you need ARIES (March to get together with someone about a matter concerning finances or securities don’t be in a too bis a rush to do so TAURUS (April 20) —As a rule are usually not what partnership arrangements you’re looking fix' so don’t let anyone push him or herself on you GEMINI (May 20) — Schedule your agenda methodically and stick to it If there is any lapse in your outline others will think you have all the time in the world 20-Mar- 20-M- ay 21-Ju- ne 23-A- ug 23-Se- pt GARFIELD --ANP AFTER I TIEP MV THE OTHER ONE ITACTUAUV I TIEP TAKES JON LONGER TO TELL ABOUT HIS PAV THAN TO LIVE IT 23-O- ct 24-N- ov 23-De- 22-J- c: an ALLEY OOP 7xw)ii "lift 20-Fe- Crossword March 22002 Adtpss 1 Present 5 8 Drench 12 Fbenw 13 ' - in : Bobby 14 Doing 15 Not pencils 160ldSpanidi coin 18 Half-moo-n tide': 20 Belief 21 Legal thing E11B0 B : Gets dingy 53 Next to Egg — yang 56 Wiener schnitzel' Crate base Secure 58 Stem's end Outlet Dreaded czar 59 Menagerie 60 Sea eagle Senator 61 Sour Cranaton 62 Bleater 3? 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