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FEATURES 8A Tomorrow’s horoscope Should mom threaten druggie? Dear Annie: I have a beautiful daughter who is in rehab for drug addiction. For the past two years, she has had an abusive boyfriend who also encouraged her drug use. He broke up with her before she entered the facility, but I just discov- ered that she has been calling him. I want to call the boyfriend and tell him not to accept her calls or I will turn the names of his dealers over to the police. What should I do? — Worried Mother Dear Mother: Instead of issu- ing threats, contact the facility and let them know that your daughter is maintaining contact with an abu- sive, drug-using boyfriend. This is probably against the rules, in which case, they would take away her phone privileges. Ask the facility for help with the drug dealers. This could be dangerous. Then contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline (the- hotline.org) and ask for their help in disentangling your daughter from her abusive relationship. This is not going to be easy, Mom. We hope you can transmit some of your strength to your daughter. Dear Annie: I am writing about the responses to “Please Leave Ani- mals at Home.” I am touched by the people who wrote in support of ser- asked: (1) Is the dog a service ani- mal required because of a disabil- ity, and (2) what work or task has the dog been trained to perform. Creators You cannot ask about the person’s Syndicate Inc. disability or demand medical docu- mentation, nor can you ask that the Kathy Mitch- dog demonstrate its ability. ell and Service animals are not required Marcy Sugar to wear special vests or tags. But they must be harnessed, leashed or YLFH DQLPDOV , NQRZ ¿UVWKDQG WKH tethered, unless this interferes with independence they bring through the animal’s work. The team should their trained skills. I have been using have good public behavior. Aller- a service dog since 2001. However, gies and fear of dogs are not valid I feel it is important to correct some reasons for denying access or refus- information that these supporters ing service to people using service animals. mentioned. The rules for visiting therapy 6HUYLFH DQLPDOV DUH GH¿QHG by the Americans with Disabili- dogs or emotional support animals ties Act. They include only dogs or are different. They must have doc- miniature horses. They must have a umentation and do not have pub- trained skill that is directly related lic access rights. Emotional sup- to the individual’s disability. Emo- port animals are addressed under tional support and companionship the Fair Housing Act and the Air- line Carrier Access Act. Service are NOT service dog skills. Service animals are allowed in dogs deserve respect and access for all places the public is allowed to the work they are doing. — Kris- go. They are to be under control of tin Hartness, Executive Director, their handler and working when in Canines for Disabled Kids Dear Kristin Hartness: We public. Stores cannot require that they ride in shopping carts. When it appreciate your clarifying the dif- is not obvious what service an ani- ference between trained service ani- mal provides, only limited inquiries mals and emotional support ani- are allowed. Two questions may be mals. Thank you for writing. Annie’s Mailbox THE DAILY ASTORIAN • WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2016 By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc. ARIES (March 21-April 19). You’ve so much experience to share, though you don’t always have receptive people around you that make it worth your while to do so. Today is different. You’ll teach and they’ll ea- gerly take the lesson. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You can see that someone needs help even before that person realizes it. A dance will ensue, in which you take pains not to step on the oth- er person’s toes or pride. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Someone is trying to fit you into a role, but you have other plans. You may have to stop being so nice about this. It’s better to declare your stance now, while it’s still early in the pro- cess. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Sometimes the best preparation is the awareness that whatever you bring, it won’t be all that is needed; you’ll still have to improvise. Good thing you are a first-class, brilliant improvis- er! LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Work could tie up your mental energy in politics and power struggles, but love will be a reprieve from all of that, due to your uncomplicated, light- hearted approach to relationships. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You’ll create beauty. It won’t be the kind you can hold and keep. This beauty is situational and born of your keen awareness of others and complete immersion in the moment. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). The new situ- ation will seem daunting. It’s natural to fear it for a moment, but you’re a pro. You’ll live with the fear and move forward anyway. Start with what you know and take a step. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). The glitch FRANK AND ERNEST BLONDIE THATABABY SALLY FORTH PHOEBE AND HER UNICORN B.C. LOLA DILBERT SIX CHIX BIZARRO MUTTS NON SEQUITUR BABY BLUES WIZARD OF ID ZITS ROSE IS ROSE isn’t a reason to quit; rather, it’s a prompt to reboot. As for those who turn around at the first sign of trouble, let them go. You need a strong team who will face the obstacles just like you do. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). No one is going to grant you the time, freedom and resources to do what you want to do. If you’re passionate enough, you’ll figure out a way to reorganize your life around your own priorities. It will feel like thievery. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). To the untrained eye, the mirage looks like a very real answer to thirst. You’re more skeptical, as you’ve been tricked by the elements be- fore. The only way to find out what’s really on the horizon is to move forward. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). False gossip is harmful, and true gossip is even worse. Don’t spread it or even listen to it to- day. Keep your own cards close to the vest, as there are those out there who can turn anything into a scandal. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). There’s a formality to today’s proceedings, and ev- eryone will be more comfortable adhering to the tradition. A sticky situation may have you brushing up on your etiquette. THURSDAY’S BIRTHDAY (March 31). This solar return, you shine with such an attractive attitude that you’ll find you have more social offers than you know what to do with in the weeks to come. May features exotic scenery. Your comfort and skill with difficult people will lead to big money in June and October. Your eye for collecting will pay off in November. Leo and Scorpio adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 9, 16, 43, 2 and 12.
