Show I B6 — 1 The Herald Journal Logan Utah Saturday July 13 2002 FOR BETTER OR WORSE Don’t be put off by mess 5m looks the same after 35 years but no one cares are packrats and save every scrap My of paper This is simply the way they are I tope “Insulted” will listen to you and not judge the situation no matter whm It worked for me — Neatnik in Ontario Canada DEAR ONTARIO: Thanks for the backup PS: If you think the house if a fire hazard offer to help organize or store some of the mess DEAR ANN: I read with interest the letter about the man who didn’t realize how ridiculous his comb-ov-er looked I had a similar By Ann Lenders Creators Syndicate Inc SI in-la- DEAR ANN LANDERS: I was interested in the letter from “Insulted in Utah" who was not allowed inside her s’ home because it was “too messy” You told her to insist on going in put a smile on her face and say nothing about the mess ' I had the same problem 35 years ago with my boyfriend He was always welcome in my tome but he left me in the car when we stopped at his parents’ house When we became engaged I decided to put an end to this nonsense I made it dear I was aiming inside next time like it or not When I finally went into their tome I was shocked I had to control the expression on my face “Mess" was an understatement I couldn’t believe anyone could live in such a disaster area Once I broke the barrier however his folks cleared a spot in the living room for me and I was welcome from then on They even relaxed enough to invite my parents over Their house GILBERT problem with my husband only instead of foe comb-ovhe wore a baseball cap everywhere When his brother married my husband decided to go for the trendy look and shaved his head Instead of looking “cool” he looked like he needed emergency medical care The next day he made an appointment for a hair- piece arid let me tell you the results are impressive No one can tell the difference My husband now feels confident and I no longer cringe when I see his baseball cap —Hats Off in Minnesota DEAR MINNESOTA: Thanks for letting us know how yoiir husband solved the problem I say whatever works LIEU HAVE TO BURN YOUR CLOTHES TOO er toe i "VI i B B Itch mite in nursing homes the life cycle The burrows and surrounding reddish areas are easily seen and can involve any part of the body typically the hands wrists and genitals The mite can be identified by ' microscopic examination of a skin scraping! More often however physicians simply choose a therapeutic tnal of an lotion (such as Lindane) The medication is applied from neck to toes at bedtime and washed off 12 to 24 hours later A second application a week lata is recommended because the lotion does not kill mite eggs and newly hatched parasites can appear after a single treatment With respect to your aunt either she does not have scabies or her doctor neglected to prescribe the 'second round of therapy Because your aunt is probably uncomfortable from the scabies I suggest that she either have a skin scraping for diagnosis or be examined by a dermatologist because scabies can be mistaken ' for other skin diseases such as atopic By Fetor H Gott MD Newspaper Enterprise Association DEAR DRGOTT: My elderly aunt who is in a nursing home was recently diagnosed with scabies What is this skin condition and why did it fail to respond to treat- ment? DEAR READER: anti-mi- te Scabies- by the “itch mite” is a skin disorder marked by a rash and severe itching especially a night The condi- tionis common in children and in institutionalized adults The adult scabies mite burrows into the outer skin layer and lays two or three eggs a day These eggs hatch in about four days The larvae then migrate to the skin surface where they mature in two weeks mate and continue -caused GRIZZWELLS : realm W TALKED I THOUGHT TVUT CABLE 41Y WUUJNREER6ET -V— 1UEBE YKVttfc&cf r TUENtoWT Horoscope By Bernice Bed Osol Newspaper Enterprise Association m i had 4 usrwan IN YEARS H zits of possibility if you have faith in your- self and your abilities SAGITTARIUS (Nov 21) — as Facades are For Saturday July L3' you may find out deceptive that Those had 2002 today things appeared to be the ' most challenging may turn out to be the easiest Your birthday for you to achieve New people and new CAPRICORN (Dec activities may be in the 19) — If you is realize the in that the for entire a classroom world year you offing from which you can gain wisdom and tremen-dou- s ahead These fresh exposures will widen your knowledge you’ll notice things today that horizons bring you you might not have previously much knowledge and 19) — Someone AQUARIUS (Jan you have admired for some time may admit propel you forward towards achieving happi- that she has been fond of you as well This ness association is about to bud with great beauty CANCER (June 22) — Don’t told PISCES (Feb back your terms of endearment today Visible 20) — A dreaded signs of affection will draw those who are' near decision may have to be made today Once you : I: do so however you’ll discover that your fears and dear th you closer were unfounded LEO (July 22) — If you focus yoiir ARIES (March 19) — This is an ingenuity on the ways and means of acquiring ' excellent day to take care of jobs around the' something you want but consider a luxury item you will be able to work out away of' V house: What you do will not only mend or clean up the area but it will add artistry mid getting it today without breaking the bank VIRGO (Aug 22) — Although beauty to your abode assertiveness may be strong in you you’ll be TAURUS (April 20) — Be sure to ' to charm with make social with smart friends today some your urges enough temper plans ' tolerance and kindness because propitious developments may occur for you in this arena It may be anything from a LIBRA (Sept 23) — This might be ' the day to let someone you admire know the new romance tp closing a business deal extent of your feelings This person will welGEMINI (May 20) —Test your come the compliments and your friendship skills in the culinary arts' or at decorating SCX)RPIO (Oct 22)— Believe in changing your abode Expressing yourself Somefor and the reach dream sky domestically could provide you with today your il able enjoyment and thing you’ ve been hoping for is within the 23-De- c! 22-J- an 20-F- eb : 2l-Ju- GARFIELD ly 20-Mar- ch IF MOM HAP APPEP A HOLE FOR MV HEAR HI8W0ULP BE FAVORITE SWEATER 23-A- ug 21-Ap- ril 23-Se- pt 20-M-ay ! v 23-O- ct ALLEY OOP 21-Ju- ! 24-N- ov ! self-fulf- Crossword July 13 2002 21 ACROSS AyV 22 Cast member ' 1 ' 25 Grey Cup big 7 Burma neigh- 11 sea' ' 50 Cowgirl—' 25 Baby wear Evans 29 Malden of - : 4 Chum : Creek bor 31 films Prevail Keats opus 33 Airport-inf- 34 Graceful 12 Great Lakes 52 Stovetop item ' rhythm port 13 Aware of 36 Bullfight Cheer 14 Pedro's aunt Skirtstyle : 37 ' 54 Pledge V 55 Wheel joiner 1 15 46 Made a choice 49 Lie down 56 Night before 57 Sticky soil ! 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