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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 2004
Page
12
Dear Abby responds to two readers about parenting and roommate conflicts. A Houston mother of a 10 year old asks if she smothers Savannah by hourly check ins and strict rules. Abby urges counseling and boundaries to help the daughter grow.
A broad horoscope notes Capricorns gain in public life and Virgos have Moon influence as 2005 starts. Each sign gets tailored guidance on celebrations, plans, and relationship focus with clear “tonight” actions and a call to balance personal and social goals.
The Odessa American presents a daily online crossword with a full clue set across and down. It lists themed entries and names like Cruella, Grier, Tillis, and a 25 minute solution time.
Friday marks the final day of 2004. Highlights recall Edison’s first public electric light demo in 1879 Menlo Park and Ottawa becoming Canada’s capital in 1857. Other items note Montgom ery and Arnold at Quebec’s 1775 repulse, and royal silver anniv in 1877.
In October Beverly Valentine, 54, broke into a house while the homeowner was away, installing a washer and dryer and painting a room among other changes. When the owner returned after 17 days, the key wouldn’t work. Valentine has not explained, but a former neighbor notes she has had problems.
South and North reach game after six card heart opener and minor. West leads clubs, declarer ruffs diamonds and cashes the ace and king, then is overruffed. Correct play is to ruff the third diamond with the queen, cash the ace of spades, return to hand with a spade ruff, and trump the last diamond with the nine.
Reader asks about icicle like growths on neck and whether to cut them. Doctor says skin tags are common noncancerous growths usually underarms or neck. They can irritate or bleed if snagged. Have a doctor snip them rather than attempting self removal to avoid infection or heavy bleeding.
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