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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18,1995 FEATURES PRESS-REPUBLICAN PAGE 19 Tardiness takes to!! on family PEANUTS ASK ANN LANDERS D ear Ann Landen: My 17-year-old daughter is driving me crazy. •'Eloise\ is chronically late for .everything. It has gotten so bad that she failed two subjects last term because of her tardiness. Her teacher called me numerous times to let me know that Eloise was on very thin ice. She invariably waits un- til the last minute to. hand in work. School isn't her only problem. She cannot seem to get to her after-school job on time. Her social life is also at risk. Her friends become angry when they are forced to wait for her time and time again. It's amazing she has any friends left. I've tried making time charts for her, but it hasn't worked. Her counselor at school has ex- perimented with different methods without suc- cess. Getting her up 15 minutes early isn't effec- tive. She always manages to dawdle away the ex- tra time. Reminding her every 10 minutes to hurry up makes her angry and actually slows her down. Eloise's behavior is affecting everyone around her. She had to go to summer school, which meant the family vacation had to be postponed. Ann, I love my daughter, but I am aware that she needs to change her behavior. If she doesn't, it will affect her all through life. She does not like hearing this. Can you give me any sugges- tions that will help all of us? Procrastinator's Mom eader: Your daughter is unwittingly setting herself up to fail, and you've become an enabler. Try letting her take her lumps. R She should reap what she sows. If this doesn't ,wprjt, J suggest professional help. .ear Ann Landers: I enjoyed the letters in lyour column from people with unusual ^ 'names, such as Rose Rose and all those folks named Mason Dixon. Can you find room for one more? On Christmas Eve a few years ago, I was watch commander of an outlying station of the Los Angeles Police Department and about to authorize an arrest of a rowdy inebriate. The ar- rest report seemed in order until I noticed the defendant's name. It was, so help me, Christ Christ. I wasn't about to become trapped in what I was certain was an April Pool's joke on Christmas Eve. The arresting officer assured me, however, that the name was correct and the ar- restee had a lengthy record, I called Central Re- cords and was informed that the name was in- deed Christ Christ and the defendant's bir-. thplace was Bethlehem. Pa. I then began to make a hobby of collecting odd names from all over the country. Here is an ab- ( breviated list: Robbin Droppings, Dan Druff, Kit, Ann Kaboodle, Cheri Pitts, Tab Collar, Rock Pile,. Billy Klubb, Polly Glott, Doris Closed, Rhoda, Bike, Gay Libb, Pat Fanny, Penny Hooker and Isabelle Ringing. This list' is for real, Ann. Every one of those names belongs to a living person. Sgt. J.D. (Retired), Costa Mesa, Calif. R eader: Many readers wrote about odd and off-Beat names, but your list could have been compiled only by a person with a great sense of humor. Thanks for writing. And let's hear from you again. Gem of the Day: A golfer, lost in the rough, asked his caddie, \Why do you keep looking at your watch?\ \It isn't a watch,\ replied the caddie. \It's a compass.\ For your penonaliied daily Jeanne Dixon horoscope baaed on your birthdate, call 1-900-988-7788 Phone company will bill you 95t/minute. fey IMM Dlxon WMlntidoy, Octobw II, 1995 ARIES (March 21-April 19) — Sticking to a schedule will let you accomplish more. Influential people are evaluating your job perfor- mance. A promotion or new perks are a strong possibility. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) - Things could get off to a slow start today. A careful reading of regulations or orders will prevent your misinterpreting someone's actions. Lighten up in your approach to differences of opinion. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — A financial tip may not sound right. You need to protect your resources. Do not be overly trusting when it comes to sales spiels or joint financial ventures. Romance has its ups and downs. CANCER (June 21-July 22) — Take a more relaxed approach to temporary inconveniences. Spending time inja quiet place will help you recharge your batteries, Be more introspective. The past is gone forever. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — Your professional relationships and ca- reer advancement rest on your own good judgment. Take the opi- nions of your elders under advisement. Put mind over matter. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — A favorable day to write, negotiate contracts or buy clothes. Make every effort to give credit where it is due. Temper your expectations with a realistic appraisal. Something good will come from a delay. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — A lasting relationship could develop from a brief encounter that takes place today. Use calculated THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME by Henri Arnold and Mike Argirion Unscramble these four Jumbles, orie letter to~eseh square, to form four ordinary words. NEALK v. j 01995 Tfflwnt Media Siiuces, inc. All Rights nsseived. SIBAN r \ ^ J FALLTY r > < > LETTEK r > f > y, V r^ You'll never believe this, JHortense WHAT K GOSSIP WRITER CAN RUN INTO AT A PARTY. restraint when pushing matters involving your professional status or political standing. Fortune favors the courageous! SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Your effectiveness or awareness could be temporarily limited. Postpone making a commitment. A secret meeting or confidential study reveals new facts. Avoid all forms of overindulgence. An evening at home points out items needing repair. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) - Be careful if working with tools or vehicles today. Keep an eye on children and inexperienced employees. Someone may urge you to take chances. Resist attemp- ting anything .that you think is beyond your capabilities. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) - When dealing with people who are difficult, be diplomatic. A certain amount of pressure is needed to get things done. A change of plans or tactics may be expedient. Take any disruptions in stride. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) - A new contract or offer to col- laborate looks promising. Make travel arrangements or negotiate a settlement. Line up a fun dinner date. Take a late-in-the-day pro- posal seriously. Passions could run high tonight. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) — Friends are willing to\ share their ex- pertise; keep in touch. A far-reaching charity project receives strong community support. Joining a new group is worth considering. When making merry, keep entertainment costs within reason. TODAY'S CHILDREN are loving and bright but often waste time splitting hairs. Encourage these youngsters to use their wonderful in- tellect in a more constructive way. They are likely to become captain of their school's debate team! Self-improvement programs hold great appeal for these conscientious Libras. They want to develop their tal- ents as fully as possible. Count on them to do well in business. Their reliability and quick thinking make them exemplary employees. One day they will run the company! HAPPY BIRTHDAY! A key relationship will pass a test with flying colors. Patience and perseverance produce a big payoff where career and financial interests are concerned. Luck is with you early in 1996 when new employment opportunities open up. Working in tandem with romantic partner brings superb results. Romance casts a lovely glow, Domestic urges will dominate next summer. Buy and decorate a new nest. CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: rock 'n roll great Chuck Berry, actress Pam Dawber, football legend Mike Ditka, singer Laura Nyro. Lyrne exam Ask the Doctor Now arrange the circled letters to form the surprise answer, as sug- gested by the above cartoon. Print answer here: r ^^\ ~^ r \^^ \^ k J [Til r \> ^ J Yesterday's I (Answers tomorro.w) Jumbles: INEPT GAILY BICKER MAMMAL Answer: You might call the singles dinner dance this — A MEET BALL CROSSWORD by THOMAS JOSEPH ACROSS 1 Robert Altman film 5 Comics 11 Montreal player 12 Beast 13 One-armed bandit part 14 Dim 15 Yonder ship 16 Docking spot 17 Rotates 19 Adage 22 Rodeo. ''\ need 24 Apartment worker, for short 26 Formerly 27 Shredded 28 Kick in 30 Home-run to king &| Knight's i address 32 Marina ;', sight 34 Test \ answer 35 Blue 38 Share 41 Skilled 4£ Fix one's 2 Wheel connector 3 Convert- ible, often 4 Stolen (si.) 5 Rustic home 6 But 7 Cake layer 8 Actress Thurman 9 Golf goal 10 Cunning 16 NFL player 18 Software buyer 19 Fans' hangout 20 Flying: Prefix 21 Small , lanm EHB csran u T S N 1 A D A L EIRITIHIE RIAWAI.F EIMBIT G 1 0 U R B N E S Yesterday's Answer songbird 22 Defeat 23 Opposed to 25 Provo's state 29 Power of film 30 Deck topper .„ 33 Polly and Sally 34 Draws 36 Edison's middle name 37 Profound 38 Balder- dash 39 Exist 40 Badge metal 41 Museum 1 11 13 15 2 3 B 7 8 tm 9 •i 10 •• 44 Past and ypresertt 45 Ensnare OPW&V ' PW&V 11nterlace fe Charles Schulz Q: This is about Lyme disease. How long should one remain on antibiotics before you can have a true blood test? How do you know when you are cured? Can it recur? Please discuss the difference in appearance between erythema migrans and ringworm and other fungus appearances. A: About a month of an- tibiotics should rid the body of the Lyme germ. At least that's true up to 90 percent of the time. If antibiotic treatment begins early enough, a blood test might never show positive. You measure cure from when you start to feel better, but it can take months for all pain and swelling to subside completely. Lyme disease successfully treated usually will not recur. Now, about erythema migrans and ringworm. Good question. Erythema migrans, the earliest sign of Lyme disease, is a red spot at the site of the tick bite. Classically, the spot expands to form a ring with a flattened border. As the center clears, a distinct \target\ circle takes shape. There might be more than one erythema migrans area. Ringworm forms a similar circular rash, with sharply defined margins. It tends toward dry scaliness. Skin scrapings distinguish the fungus problem from that of the tick-borne Lyme organism. Q: During a physical, my 12-year-old son was found to have a varicocele in one testicle. His doc- tor said it is small. What does this mean in terms of future athletic activity? My son plays many sports. Should he wear a supporter? What is the purpose of supporters? Boxer shorts are a current fad. Should he avoid them? Will the varicocele af- fect fertility? He has no pairi, but is worried and embarrassed. A: A varicocele is a tangle of dilated scrotal sac veins. A small one will not hinder athletic activity. A jockstrap provides comfort* but little in the way of injury protection. A protective cup is another matter, one that can be essential to protect an athlete during certain sports. Your son can wear uftdershorts of his choice. As you mightTjiave noticed, even presidents have that : luxury aridi indeed, might even proclaim their preference publicly, Some say jockey shorts can -reduce fertility. It's probably a marginal factor if any. You would want to remove a large varicocele, which can compress the testes and cause shrink- age, thus negatively impacting sperm production. About IIS percent of men entering military ser- vice.'have a varicocele. (WHAT A VIEW!) ^--fv . • IF YOU MEN HAP THE EYES OF AN EA6LE, VOU COULP SEETHE OCEAN. D»CK TRACY Locher and Collins WHAT ABE V3U GUYS DOINQ HERE ?.'.'.' MOTHER GOOSE AND GRIMM Mike Peters NEEt> HELP FAST? Piftt 1-800-C/ffiftSTROPHE BLONDIE Young & Dralce I'M SUPPOSED TO SEE A COUNSELOR, DASWOOP, FOR PETE'S SAKE... PORSET THE WORK/ \YOUR FAMILY COMES FIRS T YOU MEAN YOU'LL SET SOMEBODY ELSE TO DO MY WORK POR ME ? HECK NO, YOU CAN COME IN NISMTS AND WORK ON WEEKENDS BEETLE BAILEY Mort Walker Hey/ irs TIME TO MEET THE GUYS FOR HAPPY HOUR WIFE CALLEP/ 5HE THOUGHT SHE'P JOIN YOU TOPAY FOR HAPPY HOUR SHOE Jeff MacNelly WOW! I CALLED THE PSYCHIC NETWORK, AND IT REALLY WORKS! THEY KNEW MY CREDIT CARD WAS OVERDRAWN! CALVIN AND HOBBES Bill Watterson THE ALIENS STILL WkMEW SHOWN UP.' WUrXT M8£ WE SOlUG TO DO ?•> I'\JE <30T TO TURN \N W LEtVF Q31LEO10U TOMORROW.' I'LL BET TUOSE DutAB AUENS GOT BAC< TO THE\R PLAHET WO - PROCRASUWMH). 1 I'LL BET THEY HAVE NO RESPECT FOR 0ENDUHE5.' I'LL BET THES PUT EYERMTHIRG OFF AsUO WE DOING K ICVM iOB AT .THE UftT SECOHO.' HOW COULD AHfONE. BE IRRESPOUSI? ^z m&\ i* it .A ?LE ? / 1 V ^Sc IF THEH'Rt MOT HERE IN FWE MIUVJTES, I'M NOT HANDING OVER TWE EARTH/ TUET^IE GOT TO LEARH £>. LESSON 1 ~ t ;*%>-~ 2 %=r sP^L THE PHANTOM Folk & Barry THRU WE YEARS,, IN OUR TIGER Bud Blake