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Tuesday, September 17, 2013

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Aunt should sympathize with nieces need to keep stepfathers ashes

Dear Annie: Last year, couldnt let him go. my husband and I attended This man is not her biomy cousins annual summer logical father. But he was barbeque. After we arrived, a Korean War veteran and I looked for a place to tie up deserves to be interred with our dog in the backyard and full military honors at the noticed a few dead rats. They Great Lakes National Cemappeared to have been there etery along with his wifes for some time. I made men- remains. It was his wifes tion of this to my cousins wish to be buried with her husband, but he made no at- husband. Even the husbands tempt to remove them even surviving brother and sister though they were only a few have expressed shock and steps away from the barbeque disbelief that his cremains pit. are still in a closet. I tied my dog They want him to several feet away be given a proper from the dead rats. burial. The miliLater, when we retary cemetery will turned home, our provide a niche, a dog started scratchplaque and a sering. This continued vice, all of which for several days would cost my until we noticed niece nothing. Yet, his fur was falling she wont do it. out. I believe he Is this the becontracted mange havior of a normal from the dead rats. Annies Mailbox human being? Or Weve been inis she being selfish vited to their last nice weath- and controlling? Speaking er barbecue, but I am reluc- for Another Lost Veteran tant to go. My husband says Dear Speaking: Well, if we should go regardless, but she is bipolar and on painI feel that if they dont care to killers, she may not be enget rid of the dead rats in their tirely rational about this. We backyard, they shouldnt ex- assume your niece inherited pect to entertain guests there. whatever belonged to her And also, the guest bathroom mother, including her stepfais never clean when we visit. thers ashes. And although he What do you think? Dis- was not her biological father, gusted in the Midwest she still may have been very Dear Disgusted: We attached to him. think your cousin and her Instead of being angry husband are not particularly and demanding, consider bemeticulous about their clean- ing kind and understanding. ing and dont care if you Sympathize with her desire notice. And while your dog to keep the ashes. Explain may have contracted mange how she would be honoring from something in their yard, her stepfather by giving him theres no way to be certain a military burial, and that her now. You can contact the mother would wish to be with health department in your her husband. You may not city and report the condi- think she deserves such contions (most municipalities sideration, but you are more like to know if there is an in- likely to get the result you creased rat population). But want if she doesnt feel oblithat may not solve your prob- gated to defend herself. lem, which is whether or not Dear Annie: I laughed to attend another barbecue at the letter from Wonderthere. We say give them one ing in Clinton Township, last chance but dont bring whose sister gets all bent out your dog. of shape when she receives Dear Annie: My 55-year- a letter addressed to Aunt old niece hasnt held a job Frances instead of Mrs. in more than five years. She Frances Smith. Right now, I is bipolar and on medica- am holding a letter addressed tion and is also dependent to Grandma Bobbie and on painkillers. Her mother another addressed to Aunt kept her husbands ashes in Grandma. I really dont care a box for years, and after her how its addressed, just as mother died 13 years ago, long as they write to me. my niece told me she just Fort Myers, Fla.

Tomorrows Horoscope
By Bernice Bede Osol

HI AND LOIS

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2013 The year ahead will be rife with opportunities for expansion and improvement. You can enhance your home and domestic relationships if do your best to please those you love. Listening and selfless thinking will be paramount. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -Focus on your relationships with others today. Discussions will lead to satisfying settlements in a partnership situation. Dont lend or borrow money or possessions for the time being. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Add structure to your life to help you reach your career goals. Peace of mind comes at a cost, but you must be prepared to pay the price if you hope to get anywhere. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -Follow your dreams and focus on your talents. Dont be afraid to do things differently. Your tactics will draw positive attention and help you get ahead. Love is in the stars. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Be honest when it comes to sensitive situations. A no-nonsense approach will ensure that you dont face costly or hostile interference. Listen to others and respond with reason. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Speak up and share your thoughts, but dont meddle in other peoples affairs. Put your time and effort into career advancement, not into changing others. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Your ideas may seem a little avantgarde. Keep your plans a secret until you are satisfied that you will get the results you are looking for. Protect your assets. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -Discuss money matters openly and consider the best way to get the most for your dollar. An unusual investment will be enticing, but pursuing your own plan will net higher returns. ARIES (March 21-April 19) -Inconsistency will not help you gain the confidence of others. If you make your plans carefully and then stick to them, Dame Fortune will be in your corner. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Getting to know your co-workers better will help you get the results you are looking for. Strive for perfection and completion in a group project. Leave time for love and romance. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Fix up your place or do what you can to improve a situation that concerns you. Call in favors if it will help you reach your destination. Dont be fooled by someones sob story. CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Enjoy friends, family and outings that will inspire you to do something creative. Make it a point to stick to basics and to incorporate your own unique footprint in whatever you do. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Size up whatever situation you face and react quickly once you have all the facts. Taking control before someone else does will help establish your position.

BLONDIE

BEETLE BAILEY

SNUFFY SMITH

HAGAR THE HORRIBLE

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The Anglo-Saxons called September Gerst Monath meaning barley month. This is because they would harvest their barley crops during this month.

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