Page EdItor: C.J. Risak, 754-0427 LAKE CITY REPORTER ADVICE & CROSSWORD SUNDAY, MAY 15, 2011


 DEAR ABBY


High school reunion is tricky


for two friends on the outs


 DEAR ABBY: "Lynn" and
I were friends since we. were
teenagers. We are now in our
late 40s. We had a successful
business together, but I de-
cided to leave it to pursue my
dreams. She didn't understand
and our relationship was the
casualty.
 We didn't speak for two
years. I attempted a reconcili-
ation, but it failed. We're both
bitter regarding the settlement
of the business, and I'm not
sure it can ever be resolved.
 There is a high school re-
union coming up and I'm not
sire how to handle it. Sitting
down and talking with her isn't
an option. She's not reasonable,
and she's prone to sudden out-
bursts of anger. Can you help?
- FORMERLY FRIENDLY
 DEAR FORMERLY
FRIENDLY: Yes, when you
attend the reunion, avoid her
as much as possible. But if you
can't, keep any conversation
civil, perfunctory, brief and
move away;
 DEARABBY: My wealthy
 brother-in-law and his entire
 family didn't give my daugh-
 ter a graduation gift. And even
 though they attended my son's
 wedding, none of them gave
 him a wedding gift, either.
 We have attended the gradu-
 ations and weddings of all their
 children and have been gener-
 ous. We know the right thing is
 to say nothing, but it's hard to
 understand and remain quiet
 What do you think? GIFT-


Abigail Van Buren
www.dearabby.com

LESS FAMILY IN GRAND
RAPIDS
 DEAR GIFTLESS FAM-
ILY: If your in-laws attended
both events, they should have
given something. They may
be cheap, stingy or so newly
rich that they haven't learned
the basic rules of etiquette. Or,
they may have had financial
reversals you are unaware of.
You are correct that the "right"
thing to do is to say nothing,
so resist the temptation to call
them on it. And in dealing with
them in the future, expect noth-
ing and you won't be disap-
pointed.
 DEAR ABBY: My 17-year-
 old daughter, "Kelly," tried to
 commit suicide. She was admit-
 ted to a hospital and started on
 an antidepressant Last night,
 when I was walking across the
 parking lot to the ward, I. met
 her psychiatrist When I asked
 how Kelly was doing, he said
 she's agitated, not sleeping and
 he was starting her on medica-
 tion that night
 Wheri he mentioned the
 dose, I told him my daugh-
 ter had been given half that'


amount previously and didn't
wake up for 24 hours. I said I
thought he should give her less
or change the medication. He
said he'd change it, went back
inside and I followed.
 I'm glad I ran into him, but
now I wonder what would have
happened if I hadn't. What are
the rules about medication
being given to adolescents?
Aren't the parents supposed to
give consent? What can I do to
prevent this from happening
again? VIGILANT MOM IN
COLORADO
 DEAR VIGILANT MOM:
Because your daughter is un-
der 18, your consent is needed
for treatment Good care is both
patient- and family-focused. You
have a right to know what's go-
ing on in your daughter's treat-
ment and to make sure her doc-
tor has enough information to
do an effective job;
 It's perfectly all right to ad-
 vocate for your child. Should
 you become overwhelmed, the
 National Alliance on Mental
 Illness (NAMI) and the De-
 pression and Bipolar Support
 Alliance (DBSA) can provide
 support and help you navigate
 the system. Call NAMI toll-free
 at (800) 950-6264 or go to www.
 nami.org. The toll-free number
 for DBSA is (800) 826-3632 and
 the website iswww.dbsalliance.
 org.
 Write Dear Abby at
 www.DearAbby.com or
 P.O. Box 69440, Los
 Angeles, CA 90069.


HOROSCOPES


 ARIES (March 21-April
19): Once you have estab-
lished a unique way to present
what you have to offer, move
quickly before someone beats
you at your own game. A love
relationship can be'enhanced.
Let your charm- and humor
capture attention. ***
 TAURUS (April 20-May
20): Do what you can with-
out making a fuss and you'll'
impress someone who is con-
sidering you for a job or place-
ment in an event An emotional
matter concerning a peer or
co-worker can be resolved if
you make an effort to put him
or her at ease. ***,
 GEMINI (May' 21-June
20): Your changing attitude
and carefree manner will at-
tract people who want to take
advantage of you financially.
Be smart when it comes to
investments. Focus more on
rethinking your professional
strategy. *****-
 CANCER (June 21-July
 22): Take one step at a time.-
 Additional responsibilities may
 be dumped in your lap but you
 mustn't let this stop you from
 going ahead with your plans.
 Summon help and you will
 fit everything into your.busy


 THE LAST WORD
 Eugenia Word
schedule. **
 LEO (July 23-Aug.- 22):
You can improve your status
if you look for better opportu-
nities to get ahead. Staying in
one place doesn't make sense
if there is no room for you to,
advance. Expand your inter-
ests and network with people
who can help you achieve your
goals. ****
 VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept.
'22): Take aggressive action
when it comes to activities
that challenge you mentally
or physically. You have the po-
tential to win and to encourage
others to support you in your
efforts. A creative slant to the
way you do something will add
dimension. ****
 LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct.
 22): Uncertainty regarding a
 money matter can be resolved
 quickly if you put a little pres-
 sure on anyone holding up the
 process. Changes you make to
 your home will turn out well
 but don't go over budget Al-
 tering your spending habits
 will help ease the stress you've
 been undergoing. ***
 SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov.


 CELEBRITY CIPHER
 by Luis Campos
 Celebrity Cipher cryptograms are created from quotations by famous people, past and present.
 S, Each letter in the cipher stands'tor another. .
 Today's clue: I equals U
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PREVIOUS SOLUTION: "There's an old saying about those who forget history.
I don't remember It, but it's good." Stephen Colbert
 (c) 2011 by NEA, Inc. 5-16


21): Emotions will be close to
the surface and will help you
deal with any situation you
face. A relationship you cher-
ish can be enhanced by the
way you approach any prob-
lems. Offer more and you'll
excel. ***
 SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-
Dec. 21): The alterations you
make to your living arrange-
ments will bring you greater
security and peace of mind.
Getting out with friends late in
the "day will be fun as long as
you don't overindulge and get
into a disagreement. ***
 CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-
Jan. 19): You now have great-
er opportunities to indulge in
pastimes that interest and ben-
efit you. You can make some
alterations or renovations that
will help you produce more
work-related projects from
home. Make changes for the
right reason. ****
 AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-
 Feb. 18): Make arrange-
 ments with old friends or
 colleagues to get together
 for a reunion. The ideas that
 surface and the contributions
 you all make can lead to an
 interesting sideline business
 or ongoing get-together. A
 moneymaking opportunity is'
 apparent and mustn't be disre-
 garded. *****
 PISCES (Feb. 19-M1arch
 20): Unless you are prepared
 to follow through, do not start
 something new. You'll send
 the wrong message to some-
 one who looks up to you. Ac-
 tion and greater productivity
 are the routes to your success.
 Show everyone what you are
 capable of doing. ***


 SUNDAY CROSSWORD


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Across
I Rides
5 Nickname for
 Joseph Haydn
,9 Part of a girl ,.
 , scoutu' ,uniform_
 14 Home for 22-
 Across
 19 Needle case
 '20 Tender areas
 '21 Fix, as a hem
 22 Pitcher Hideki
23 Capris?
.25 Dweller along
 the Tigris
 26 Ending with sea
 .,27 See 66-Across
 28 Kind of intake
 ,30 Domes to let in
 London?
 32 Southern city
 known as the
 Horse Capital of
 the World
 34 It may bring a
 tear to your eye
 36 Squeezes (out)
 37 Verizon
 forerunner
 38 Pre-2004 .'
 S purchase fromin
 G.M .? -t i1 .
 41 Only Had a.
 Brain"
 42 Cruise stops ;,.-.
 Abbr.
 43 Convention .
 conclusion'?
 44 "Spaceballs" and
 the like
 47 Sour notes? :
 50 "___ Poetica"
 53 Accustom. ,

 For any three answers,'
 call from a touch-tone
 phone: 1-900-285-5656;
 1.49 each minute, or,
 with a credit card; 1-800-
 8 4-5554.


54 Toy rocket
 company since
 1958
 55 Verdi aria "__
 tu"
 56 Fractions of
 acres?
 59 Boston Tea Party
 issue.
 60 He wrote "None
 but the brave
 deserves the
 fair"
 63 Towers in the
 high country?
 64 "Flashdance"
 actor Michael
 66 "King song
 premiered on 27-
 Across on
 4/22/78
 67 Month before
 Tis'hri
 69 Do Is
 Dream of You"
 70 Shabby wares
 sold at an ex.po?
 74 Featured singer
 on Eminem's
 "Stan"
 '75 Shipwreck site
- 76 Org. whose
functions follow
 forms?
S'77 -__ evil,..."
S78:Lead singer of,
 .the fictional
 Pussycats
 79 Famous answer
 giver
 81 HBO's __ G
 83 What'socialists
 campaign for? ,
 86 Pokey .
 87 Unkem.ipttypes
 89 First'play.er'
 listed in."Toital
 Baseball". -
 S90 Shakeslearean"
 assents'


91 B and 0, for
 presidents #43
 and #44?
95 Battlefield
 sorting system
97 Spanish pot
98 Crucifix letters
99 Batter's need
101 Career
 criminals?
105 Eastern-wrap
106 Actor Robert
 who played the
 villain in
 "Licence to Kill"
107 Rick who sang
 "Never Gonna
 Give You Up"
 110 Overly air-
 conditioned
 room,
 facetiously
 111 Material for a
 biographer with
 a recorder?
 114 Monkeys
 117 Disco ___
 118 _-_ Gay.
 119 Church gift
 121 Best-looking
 rear ends?
 123 ___-dink
 124 Key key.
 125 Sub'-ub-players
 1.26 Blind piece
 127 Some ends.
 128 "Great Scott!"
 129 Pianist Myra
 130 Numbers game

 Down
 1 Hold'on a mat
 2 Chop-chop.
 3 N.R.A. concern
 4 Mt., in Milano
 5 March Madness
 activity
 6 Lane marking


7 Millennia-old
 Jordanian city
 that's a World
 Heritage Site
 8 St. Clare's home
 9 Asian title
 10 Walsh with 2004
 and 2008 gold
 medals in beach
 volleyball
 11 Golf's Aoki
 12 D.J.'s
 considerations
 13 Like stars at
 night
 14 Secs
 15 Asia's ___ Sea
 16 Ideal
 17 Covered for,
 maybe
 18 Baby bottles
 20 Doo-wop syllable
' 24 Masked people
 wield them
 29 latte
 31 Courses people
 look forward to?
 33 Part of L.A.
 35 Radial
 alternative
 39 Through
 40 "0 my prophetic
 __!": Hamlet
 42 Genus of holly
 43 One in a harness
 45 Palm features
 46 ___
 circumstances
 '48 Actress Hagen .
 49 Suffix with audit
 50 Union locale
 .51 Barbecued bit
 52 More clich6d
 57 Ambitious track
 bet
 58 ___ sponte (legal
 term)
 60 Fizzler
 61 Actress Cuthbert
 of "24"


62 Reason for a TV-
 MA rating
 65 Sense of humor
.66 How some
 practical jokes
 S.go
 68 Windblown soil
 70 Like House
 elections
 71 Animal shelter?
 72 Pomade
 alternative
 73 a time ,
 78 International
 bully


80 Actress _,__ Ling
 of "The Crow"
81 Et ___
82 "Long," in
 Hawaii
84 Lead-in to -meter
85 Jet's noise
87 Giving it 110%,
 so to speak
88 Certain N.C.O.'s
9.1 Targets of
 martial law'
92 Modern locale of
 ancient Illyria


93 Loafers, e.g.
94 One asked to
 R.S.V,P.
96 Heart' meas.
100 Snag .
102 Fdtbol cheer
103 Oklahoma city
104 In order that
 one might
106 Pixotal times
107 Incinerated
108 Express shock
 or happiness, say


109 "Great Scott!"
112 Sommer in
 Southern
 California
113 Jazzy.James or
 Jones
115 "___ le roi!"
116 Athos, Porthos
 or Aramis
120 Signs of
 ineloquence
122 Utterance of a
 finger wagger


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