Show The Herald Journal Logan Utah Saturday September 28 2002 — B5 FOR BETTER OR WORSE Pon’t let cats run loose Mitchell & Marcy By Kathy Creators Syndicate Inc Sugar ety if there is anything you can do and essary call the police and file a complaint DEAR ANNIE: I am the doorman at a condominium Several of the tenants act as if I were their personal servant May 1 offer some tips on how to treat doormen? 1 Don’t blame me when the elevator or isn’t working I am not a repair? man I would be happy to call management but that’s all I can do 2 If you need a taxi please don’t become angry with me if you are in ahurry and the taxi doesn’t arrive quickly enough' I can’t make them arrive faster 3 If I have to give you a message you don't want to hear keep in mind that 1 didn’t create the problem I’m only the messenger conver-4 If I am having a business-relate- d sation on the telephone please wait until I am finished before speaking to me I may lose my train of thought and give incorrect information to both parties 3 If you have a problem with management don’t complain to me I am not in charge and can do nodiing Talk to my boss Thanks Annie Maybe this will help — Doormen Have Feelings Too DEAR DOORMAN: Tenants often think the doorman is part of the management team and knows everything Thanks for pointing out how difficult your job can be cot spade one reads xJTt tSRWHtt pu lMusmjbucaJLDDO OKI HAVEIESSOJ PlMS for both classes WHATDOPUIHINK Gowlb BfclHE PiAysMwp putyi BissesrcHAueusETi DILBERT SCHOOL I WAS THE LAST KID PICKED TO BE ON A TEAM IN ALLJAYS ' I NEED TUO PEOPLE RIGHT NOW ILL TAKE ASOK AND I'LL KEEP LOOKING SO ITS LIKE A SUPER POLJER? PRETTY MUCH ARLOANDJANIS diet is often effective rol Peter ' MD Newspaper Enterprise Association By ID©THAJK if nec- - DEAR ANNIE: Please tell cat owners that letting their cats ' outside can cause a great deal of distress to their neighbors Our backyard is fenced in but our new neighbors’ cats jump over our gate get into our garage use our son's sandbox as a litter box claw holes in our inflatable swimming pool' and kill the birds and squirrels that we have been watching and feeding for years Cats that are allowed outside are in danger of getting hit by a car attacked by other animals ' Of contracting illnesses I love cats and have one of my own But for her own safety she is not allowed outside — Cat Lover in Grand Ledge Mich DEAR CAT LOVER: Responsible cat own- -' ers know better than to let their cats run loose Talk to your neighbors and explain the problem They may be unaware of the damage the cats are causing Also some cities have nuisance laws to protect private property from this type of damage and ordinances about letting domestic animals roam free If the neighbors won’t take action ask yous local humane soci No-choleste- lOMCRWXAWeHAlE'fOU qastwaaoM onyEuz restrictive diet is difficult to follow year after year So the issue is compliance not effective- ness If you are comfortable with such a diet and it is working for you bravo Stick with it However for most patients who have trouble committing to such rigid restrictions the judicious use of prescription drugs to lower serum cholesterol levels is an appropriate option DEAR DR GOTT Does a low RBC count and a high MCY need to be treated? My only symptom is fatigue DEAR READER: A low red blood cell count is diagnostic of anemia However in your case the mean corpuscular volume is high indicating that your red cells are larger than normal This could be due to a vitamin deficiency or most commonly regular consumption of alcohol In my opinion these abnormalities should be investigated Check back with the physician who ordered the blood count and see what he says Meanwhile if you drink alcohol stop ' The cause of your anemia should be addressed so that you can receive proper treatment H Gott DEAR DR GOTT I’m a widow whose cholesterol was above 360 milligrams for 20 years despite a diet ' that was low in cholesterol-rich foodssuch as meat eggs and dairy products It wasn’t until I completely eliminated these foods that my cholesterol fell to 200 mg whert it has stayed I maintain that a diet is useless a diet is the way to go DEAR READER: Your experience is not unique In fact Dr Dean Ornish (a physician nutrition expert and best-selliauthor) that the lower the dietary cholesterol the lower the serum cholesterol However many patients have Complained that such a ' ' has-prove- GRIZZWELLS lb!Xo! 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ZITS Horoscope By Bernice Bede Osol Newspaper Enterprise Association gets tough don’t let anything or anybody cause you to think otherwise PISCES (Feb 20) — A serious matter that has recently been causing you concern can be dealt with quite effectively today when something surprising happens ARIES (March 19) — A major of equal importance to you' and your objective associates may show signs today of being on track to success y TAURUS (April 20) — Lady Luck is still hanging around today and wants to' make sure that your past efforts have not gone unnoticed nor unrewarded GEMINI (May 21 --June 20) — The special way you’ve been treating people recently has been greatly appreciated by your pals so don’t be surprised if you are in demand CANCER (June 22) -- r Don’t let any early indicators discourage you today Hang on to what you want to accomplish and you will be the one who is most likely to come out the winner in the long run LEO (July 22) -- Someone who is fond of you and who has always had your best interest at heart might surprise you by backing up an effort of yours that has been floundering VIRGO (Aug 22) — Something you have been working long and hard on may finally come through for you today It may be unexpected but it won’t be unappreciated ch For Saturday Sept 28 2002 Your birthday In the year ahead large strides can be made that will gratify your hopes and wishes What occurs will give you more direct ' control over matters that affect your personal " interests You can now make things happen LIBRA (Sept 23) — Being involved with others who are partaking in a lot of activities makes your attitude quite lighthearted ’ today SCORPIO (Oct 24-N22) — A person you have treated with unusual Consideration in the past may now be in a position to return the favor to you and will be delighted to do so SAGITTARIUS (Nov 23-D21) — Faith can move mountains for you today so it would be wise to associate only with people you know to have optimistic outlooks CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Ja19) — When you spot an opportunity today and you will try to capitalize on it immediately 19) — Life could AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Fe-b look kindly on you today Even when the going 23-O- ct ov ec n ril 20-Ma- 21-Ju- GARFIELD ly 23-A- 23-Se- pt ALLEY OOP Crossword September 28 2002 ACROSS I I 22 49 Horror-struc- Mutiny 53 Icefloe Bigrigs' '23 radios 26 Fence Term of 28 29 31 11 Busy Thurman of Tower site 56 Actress — Collar style' Flower stalk FRANK AND ERNEST Wray ' 57 Goddess's 0MY NOW SMIIE AN p SAX statue guesses 58 "Et hi time Choir 59 Indiana Jones member Motorist's quest 60 Fillet a fish oS- 61 Skosh Hassock 62 Funny Docks Charlotte — Sudanneigh- 35 TWA place 37 12 Hardy vegetable 13 Part of WATS 39 I14 Woof ' 40 Raines of 42 1940s films July sign Strikes back Card game Ms Hagen- 54 Leaning films' respect I 47 Tears apart Gamblers' rolls 44 TO of I It THf If Flaw If I R i bor 46 'WlAT SftHS DOWN Wint-a-d 10 abbt 'When We' Anwar to Piwtous Punls fsl ranm uw HQ L A Despot Dull one 12 Pot Lobby furnishing Tsrtalla dip Not well Glean Wild dogs 20 Night flyer 23 Wish 18 Billiard stick 33 Pitcher han- v undone HO 000 QQQ suspicious ' ' ' near 51 Cake maker — Lee - 36 Sequin 38 Bulova 52 Kindetgart-ne- r 53 Overall 27 AardvArk rivals Peculiar 43 Admirer's morsel 30 Sweater 44 Tenet sound Is in Mexico 24 CPR giver 25 Pasture THE BORN LOSER 50 Nowhere ' dle 34 More 46 Slackened off 48 Hiss Laq-tz- : 26 Lobo mo 45 Marsh bird letter 32 Way of JVas— 41 response ' front 55 Boise's st WORRIED KGGUTTHfi CALLS 50 1 BOUGHT THIS EXPENSIVC r0NLY TO DlSGCVtR I HADN'T BEEN IM16W6 ATHIHC! |