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FEATURES 8A THE DAILY ASTORIAN • TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2015 Young voices need to be heard Tomorrow’s horoscope By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc. Dear Annie: Young people are ready, willing and able to tackle the ZRUOG¶V PRVW GLI¿FXOW FKDOOHQJHV and yet are vastly underrepresented as active citizens, decision-makers and problem solvers. We know that young people are uniquely suited to help solve problems if given the op- portunity. 1. Fifty percent of the world’s population is younger than 25. 2. Brain research tells us that young people are uniquely suited to solve problems if given the oppor- tunity. They are wired for novelty (learning new things and creating new solutions), risk (trying things adults might not) and peer authority (kids listen to other kids more than they do to adults). 3. Youth who are engaged as ac- tive community members are more likely to grow up to volunteer, vote and donate to charitable causes. 4. Today’s social and environ- mental problems are immense; we need youth to be leaders and problem solvers today, not just the leaders of a distant tomorrow. Please let your readers know about Global Youth Service Day, April 17- 19. During this three-day event, held in the U.S. and around the world, we are asking that young people raise their voices, claim their place on work, not only on this day, but every day of the year. Global Youth Service Day provides more opportunities for everyone to get involved. We hope Creators all of our readers, young and old, Syndicate Inc. teachers and students, will check out your website. Kathy Mitchell Dear Annie: “C.B. in New Hamp- and shire” said people should write down Marcy Sugar their plans for their own funerals and not leave family members guessing. our GYSD map and tell their story. When my husband passed away, Together with their parents, teachers I was fortunate that our insurance and friends, young people will begin covered his expenses. I didn’t want their story of service and address un- my daughters to worry about me met community needs. This event when my time comes. I had a CD spotlights what youth are doing to that would cover my expenses. We make a difference. When given the went to the funeral home, and the opportunity, young people are great director called the bank and had the assets and resources to their commu- CD turned over to an irreversible nities, providing unique perspectives trust fund. It will accrue interest, and and skills. after all expenses are paid, any mon- For more information, readers can ey left over will go to my daughters. visit www.ysa.org and www.gysd. Additionally, all of the decisions are RUJ <RX FDQ DOVR ¿QG XV RQ VRFLDO made, from the vault to the obituary. media at @YouthService on Twitter For anyone who can preplan and and YouthServiceAmerica on Face- prepay for their funeral, it’s a great book. Sincerely — Steven A. Cul- idea. My girls said it was the best bertson, president and CEO, Youth present I ever gave them. — Plan- Service America ning Ahead Dear Steven Culbertson: Thank Dear Planning: Such pre-ar- you for once again allowing us to ranged plans give children peace of mention Global Youth Service Day. mind. We wish more people would Young people all over the world do be willing to address this issue ahead such wonderful and helpful volunteer of time. Annie’s Mailbox FRANK AND ERNEST BLONDIE THATABABY SALLY FORTH STONE SOUP B.C. LOLA DILBERT SIX CHIX BIZARRO MUTTS NON SEQUITUR BABY BLUES WIZARD OF ID ZITS ROSE IS ROSE ARIES (March 21-April 19). You’re still learning. Try not to get disheartened when the day’s events prove to you that you still have a long way to go. Just trust that you’ll execute whatever behaviors are necessary to get there. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Being sus- ceptible to the spark of attraction doesn’t make you a flirt; it makes you human. There are certain people who just make you feel more alive, and they’ll be near you, or near in spirit, today. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). At the center of your day lies a dynamic contemplation. What you’re thinking about will change the order in which you do things. It will change your conversations and your environment. CANCER (June 22-July 22). You’re very observant today, but you probably won’t have much to say about what you witness. Your attention is a form of praise even when you can’t quite find the words to articulate it. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You’re reaching one peak now, and you already see that there’s another hill to climb. There goes your plan for a never-ending party at the top. Why not make a never-ending party that’s themed “climbing” and enjoy it now? VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). People often like those whom they have hurt. That’s why it’s better, when you suspect or know that someone you actually like has hurt you, to let them off the hook graciously. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Go ahead and argue with your critics, as imaginary as they may be. The argument will make your work better. The trick is to set a time limit to these exchanges, and then send the critic away so you can resume working. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). There is much to tempt you away from what needs to be done, and a hypnotizing fellow fire sign may be to blame. However tedious the necessary work is, once you commit your- self, it won’t be so bad. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Even though there will be minor strife today, all in all, you like yourself and the things that come from the way you “do you.” Therefore, you’re successful. End of story. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Half of getting along is understanding. The only way to understand is to inquire in a way that makes people feel compelled to an- swer you truthfully. Your gentle way will pay off. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Even though you think some of the rules that are guiding your group are arbitrary and unfair, today you will be careful not to break them. (You’re right about the proverbial police- man around the corner.) PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You’ll be in- volved in sorting out the actions of children and people who act like them. If they didn’t follow reason into a situation, they probably won’t follow reason out of it. WEDNESDAY’S BIRTHDAY (April 15). Many things become clear as you get to know yourself better. What you used to consider an expense is really a worthy in- vestment in who you are. Act on the light- ning-bolt moments in May. New financial partners come along in June and October. You’ll be put through a test in September. Accept an award in November. Libra and Pisces people adore you. Your lucky num- bers are: 4, 1, 22, 39 and 11.
