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8A FEATURES Neighbors push the limits Dear Annie: I read your col- rect to send out an SOS regard- umn daily, but this is my first ing this issue, and help is on the time writing to you. My issue way, in the form of a conver- is with our adjacent neighbors. sation that you must have with They have two small dogs. The your neighbors. There is noth- man picks up the dog waste ing friendly about leaving dog poop anywhere near and puts it in a pile at DEAR your property, let alone the edge of our prop- erty. When they moved on your property. They ANNIE in a year and a half ago, don’t sound friendly; I observed that he was they sound fake. You dumping his grass clip- have to tell them that pings in my yard and this is unacceptable. If asked him not to do this. they refuse to change or He said he was going to if they agree to do so and start a compost pile. But then continue leaving Lane the dog feces are mixed Annie dog poop on your prop- Creators Syndicate Inc. erty line, you should in it or piled on the top tell them that you will of it, and it’s on the prop- erty line. I do not think he real- have no choice but to contact izes that dog feces can contain the police. Let’s hope it doesn’t bacteria that could be detrimen- come to that. I’d suggest empha- tal to his two young kids. Not sizing the point you made in quite sure what to do. They are your letter about how their chil- friendly, as they wave and speak dren are at risk because of their when we see them. I am not sure dreadful disposal system. Dear Annie: I have been whether this is a vendetta about our not letting them use our land finding more family and friends for their use. I want to be a good with pets putting the food bowls neighbor, but I find this very try- on the kitchen counter to pre- ing. Why not just throw the dog pare the pets’ meals. Sometimes feces in the trash like the rest of these meals are served in fam- ily dishes that are later washed the world? — Help Dear Help: You are cor- and put back into the cupboard for family use. I’ve also noticed more people playing or touch- ing pets and then going back to food prep or eating without washing their hands. I like ani- mals but can no longer eat any- thing at these homes or in dishes they prepare and bring to gather- ings. Suggestions? — Disgusted in Green Bay Dear Disgusted: Though I don’t relish the idea of eating from the doggy dish, either, I ini- tially thought you were being a little extreme. Then I looked into it more and found you’re correct to be so cautious. According to veterinarian Marty Becker, “bacteria such as MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) and lep- tospira, as well as some internal parasites, can be spread between pets and people. Kitchen hygiene can help keep the microscopic bugs at bay — and is especially important if you and your pets live with young children, seniors or people with compromised immune systems.” Tell these people this information in the least judgmental tone possible; share it as if it’s new information that you just discovered, too. THE DAILY ASTORIAN • MONDAY, AUGUST 27, 2018 TOMORROW’S HOROSCOPE By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc. ARIES (March 21-April 19). You’re not very worried about whether people like you or not, and the others can sense this. It’s an admirable quality that will attract interesting characters to you today. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You won’t have to work at being confident. Confidence is the natural benefit of knowing you did the correct thing and the best job you could possibly do. Right is might. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). It’s not really about giving of yourself until it hurts today; rather, you’ll do more good by giving the right thing in the right amount, which is to say the amount that others can best handle. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). There are reasons you’re feeling rather private about your struggles, but weigh them against the benefits of sharing what you are going through, which include advice, solutions and help from all sides. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You like being around funny people, and you’re funny when you’re around people you like. There will be plenty of laughter in your realm today, and this helps everyone relax. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Funny people make you happy, and happy people make you funny. A sense of openness makes both of these dynamics possible. Whatever you can do to make others comfortable will pave the way for an easy day. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Because you’ve shown that you can maintain and protect your assets, you’ll find it easier to acquire more. Go carefully, taking on only what you need, and you’ll avoid the kind of dead weight that could only slow you down. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You’ve already solved problems that were bigger than the sort you’ll encounter today. So take stock of where you’ve been. Remember what worked, and apply what you’ve learned. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You know where you want to go and approximately where it is, too, but you realize, wisely, that it doesn’t necessarily mean that you know how to get there. Ask for a map, a recipe, directions or guidance. 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 CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’re in a rebellious mood and will feel strangely restless until you do something to, as the French say, “shock the bourgeoisie.” You should know that your behavior will be extremely attractive to a Leo. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). The extra discipline you need to reach a personal goal is readily available today, though perhaps not tomorrow. So take time to set yourself up for success. Alter your environ- ment to make success inevitable. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Enjoy the nat- ural popularity surge you’ll get today. Peo- ple will be drawn to you and very interested in what you have to offer, both personally and professionally. TOMORROW’S BIRTHDAY (Aug. 28). Your cosmic birthday gift will include fun, love and money. Tell the world what you want to do. Loved ones will come through for you and so will perfect strangers. Your creativity is on the rise in 2019 as you endeavor to nurture your imagination through reading, travel and saying yes to new experiences. Aquarius and Scorpio adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 48, 44, 39 and 12.