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THE DAILY HERALD, Tyrone, PA, Friday, December 6, 1996 Page 3 Too Much Help Is A Bad Thing Dear Ann Under My daughter BBBV without Dear Ann Landers: My daughter was 3 years old when her mother divorced. When "Tina" turned 17, she had a terrible fight with her mother and came to live with my wife and me. It wasn't long before she left our house because rules were something she decided she was "too old" for. Una ended up quitting school. believe tough love works, or at least it might if everyone would stop giving my daughter handouts.

Several people let Una move in with them after hearing her sad story about how she had been by her parents. Within one year, she had lived in five different households. Keep in mind, Ann, that my wife and I had agreed Tina could move back home if she would follow the rules. Tina is now 19, pregnant and still manipulative, selfish and lazy. She is on government assistance because I would not commit to pay for her pregnancy.

We told her she is on her own until she decides to help herself. Well-meaning people say things could be worse and Tina will end up just fine. I know things could be worse, but I don't believe Tina will be fine. We not only worry about her; we worry about that poor baby. It would help us if everyone stopped giving in to her.

All those people who allow Tina to live with them think they should be canonized for coming to her rescue. Actually, they are not helping her. They are doing just the opposite. I say, it's time to stop blaming the parents, the schools, the economy whatever. There comes a time when every person has to be accountable for her own self A HOPEFUL FATHER IN TEXAS DEAR FATHER: A helping hand can be a godsend, but ai you pointed out, too much help can be crippling.

The last paragraph in your letter is one of the basic truths in life. Thank you for saying it so well. Dear Ann Landers: My daughter was married three months ago and promptly sent thank-you notes for all the gifts she received. It wouldn't bother me or "Melissa" if a guest decided not to send a gift, but of the ISO people who attended the formal (and expensive) affair, we have no record of having received a gift from eight of them. If Melissa has not received a pit by now, should she worry that it was lost, stolen or misdirected, or should she assume the person simply didn't send one? We're concerned that she may inadvertently offend someone by not sending a proper thank-you note.

Is there a gracious way she can find out whether or not a guest sent a gift Names in the News DEAR FLORIDA: tftett is rio gracious way to ask a guest if he or she sent a gift If 1 sent a wedding gift and no acknowledgment were received within six months, I would phone the store from which the gift was purchased and ask if it would do a trace. As a gift giver, I would be uncomfortable questioning the recipient Gem of the Day: In colonial days, free-roaming hogs were notorious for rampaging through the grain fields of New York City. Hie residents of Manhattan island chose to limit the damage caused by those reamers by erecting a long, permanent wall on the northern edge of what is now lower Manhattan. A street was built along the wall and was named appropriately "Mil Street" This story is from the Fanner's Exchange and was reprinted by the Prairie Rambler, which added, "They may have put up the wall, but the hogs are still there." University Res tores Scholarships ERIE, Pa. plan by students at Gannon University to dip into an unused student activities fund for scholarship money was headed off after administrators agreed to restore the scholarships.

The university had canceled $18,200 in scholarship funds for eight members of student government. Though that decision has been reversed, Lisa Campbell, director of studentactivities and advisor to the student government, said there was no guarantee the scholarships would be continued next year. The controversy began last Grange Awards sente awards at the November 26th Fr0m Icft Sccr6tar Leonard Miller was recipient President Clinton Lights National Christmas Tree Bye Bye Limos LAS VEGAS (AP) Some big stars traded their limos for a piece of heavy construction equipment for the groundbreaking of Planet Hollywood's entry into the hotel-casino business. wuen me university on Planet Hollywood stockholders Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwar- short notice revoked the scholar- zenegger, Demi Moore and Bruce Willis rode to the site Thursday in ships for student government the giant scoop of a front loader, then tossed T-shirts and commemora- leaders, said Elsa Thomas, 21, a live coins to thousands of cheering fans. pre-med student from Houston, The million resort is scheduled to open in early Texas, and vice president of academic affairs for the student "All the big players are going to gamble here," Schwarzenegger told government, crowd.

The administration had told WASHINGTON (AP) With the press of a button on a chilly night, President Clinton turned the nation's Christmas tree into a pulsating beacon of light and said the holiday season is itst the crowd. Stallone said that has seen restaurant to a chain of 50 around the world. LONDON (AP) Talk about Babewatch. Five months after Pamela Anderson Lee gave birth to a baby boy, another "Baywatch" star announced her pregnancy lay season is itself a beacon in the search for world peace. "This is a magic time," the --o president said Thursday night, spring when the university on standing on a stage near the base short rPvnkpH HIP a r.

of the 40 foot ving Co i orado spruce on the Ellipse south of the White House. "We come here tonight to celebrate that magic, to rejoice in the spirit of the holiday season, no matter what our faith." The tree has come to be the centerpiece of an annual Pageant of Peace, a holiday that Clinton said is anim'ated'by a Spiritjof sharing of gathering with ffiends i and 1 corning i ne tree nas come 10 oe me cen- iid, It been an amazing ride, referring to the five years 16 student government mem- terpiece of an annual Pageant of i Planet Hojlywood grow from a.sjnglexelebrity-focused bef to take their. scholarship Peace, a holiday that Clinton said a chain of 50 around the world. 'funding for this year from the un- is anirn'ated'bv Sbiritof sharinc 'funding for this yeAr from the stu-, and giving, togetheF as one community. pr day she is due to give birth in mid-June.

She said the syndicated show's relaxed atmosphere made the option of motherhood easy for her arid Anderson Lee. "You can work on the most popular show in the world and still have a life and be a mom," she said. The 25-year-old former "The Price is Right" model is in London with her husband, Canadian video producer Greg Fahlman, to promote the show. The weekly paean to romance, rescue and rock n' roll is due to begin shooting its next season soon after she gives birth. Lucas Faces Land Wars SAN RAFAEL, Calif.

(AP) Star Wars creator George Lucas is facing an earthly battle over his plans for an $87 million production center in rural Marin County. A lawsuit filed Monday by Save Our Countywide Plan Committee asks the court to set aside the Board of Supervisors' recent vote to approve the project. The lawsuit contends that the project would alter the rural, agricultural and low-density residential character of many parts of rural Marin County. Lucasfilm officials said they will continue drafting detailed blue' hich is still at least two years away. luuiei Dciywdiui suir ctiuiuunccu ner preyruincy.

i. nnn Gena Lee Nolin, who plays lifeguard Neely Kapshaw, said Thurs- 11 'V scn la peace is strong enough to iv she is due to give birth in mid-June. and the other leaders up to $1,200 triumph over the forces that still i i A year rrom a fund manp un nr 'As we look around the world tonight we know that the spirit of is strong enough to a year from a fund made up of fees paid by other Gannon students. threaten it," the president said. "Let us be grateful that our na- Hints from Heloise Clean Screen Dear Heloise: What is the best way to clean a wire mesh fireplace screen of dust? I've tried vacuuming the screens, but it doesn't seem to clean off the dust and debris very well.

Brenda Choy, San Francisco, Calif. Soot from the fireplace can build up on the screen and is difficult, ii pantsui worn by Tejami singer not impossible, to remove by just month before her 1995 murder will piainolevacuuming. Youshouldtake stitution traveling, exhibit. it outside to it good cleaning -Jnian, Opens tOClay in HOUStOn but lav armon nn a larva the costume will not go on public display until the day after a Dec. 12 towel to DrotectT from eetthS i prints for the project Selena Makes Smithsonian guests 6th Annual ristmas Tree Lighting at The Bald Eagle Fire Company Dec.

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Heloise SEND A GREAT HINT TO: Heloise PO Box 795000 San Antonio TX 78279-5000 or fax it to 210-HELOISE SECURE TRASH BAG Dear Heloise: To keep trash bags from slipping into the trash can, I secure the part that folds over the rim with the elastic waistband from an old clean pair of men's underwear. I simply cut the waistband off when the underwear no longer can be worn. It works great and I never have to dig the bag out of the trash can. Eileen Gooding, Hondo, Texas PAINTED CLOCK Dear Heloise: I love your helpful tips and use a lot of them. You have made my life and schedule easier.

Thank you. I am glad I have an opportunity to contribute back to you and your readers. I bought an old kitchen clock at a yard sale for SI. It's white with black numbers. The background has a black grid and the outer white part was discolored.

So, to spruce it up, I took a bottle of nail polish that didn't look good on my nails and painted the outer white rim of the clock. The nail polish may iot have looked good on my nails, jut it looks great on my new clock and it matches my kitchen colors A. Big Cove, N.B., Canada TENNIS-BALL CONTAINERS Dear Heloise: I have always used glass jars in my shop for storing icrews, bolts and nuts. This works ine but can be dangerous if you have Hitter fingers like yours truly. Thanks to my friend's advice I now use the clear plastic containers that emus balls come in and give the glass jars to our city's recycling people.

Ward McCurtain. Beaumont, Texas tion is at peace and rejoice in the progress we have made to bring about peace on earth," he said. "And let us not forget the work to be done, from Bosnia to the Middle East to the Korean Peninsula." It was the fourth time that Clinton has presided over the lighting. "Hillary and I look forward to being here every year," he said. "I told her I never quite get into the spirit of Christmas until 1 come here to the Pageant of Peace." The first lady, wearing a bright red muffler and matching mittens, applauded in agreement.

With the illuminated White the Washington '-Momi 1 ment and the Jefferson Memorial the tree came alive in an electronic kaleidoscope of color and design. entertaining the audience shivering in the darkness were singer Pat th LaBelle, the red-coated Childrens' Choir from Roanoke, Va; the Mannheim Steamroller band; and young dancers from the Washington Ballet. Television weatherman Willard Scott presided, celebrating his 25th year as the pageant's Santa Claus. The White House tree-lighting ceremony has been held each year since 1923. For decades a cut tree was used.

But the present living tree has served as the national Christmas tree every year since 1978. Standing a distance away in another prominent position was a large and spreading menorah, symbolizing the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah. Before heading out to the tree ceremony, Clinton gathered a group of pre-schoolers and kindergartners in the Oval Office to light a candle signifying the first night of Hanukkah. Clinton Book Bombs At Bookstores WASHINGTON (AP) President Clinton may have been a hit with the voters on Election Day, but he's bombing in the bookstores. More than 14,500 unsold copies of "Between Hope and History" were returned to Random House this week and the publisher expects bookstores will send back a total of between 250,000 and 350,000 copies by Inauguration Day, The Washington Post reported in today's editions.

Nearly 500,000 copies were printed in August, when Random House touted the work as the first book-length essay by a sitting president. The 178-page book was e'sSett Cl i ton's speeches and themes from UW6 'Precious Moments forever TYRONE NEWS AGENCY Ml HALLMARK SHOP (your place for Hallmark) 20 W. 10th Downtown Tyrone mi Dec. 7 9 a.m. 3 p.m.

Pictures widi Santa Clause bring your own Downtown Tyi Second Open Mouse When: Saturday, November 30 SalOTday, December 7 Tune: 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. (Regular business hours through the week) Where: Theresa's Enchanted Garden 843 Loveville Road Warriors Mark, Pa. 16877 Come through UK tlioofor your home decorating and holiday netdi. rone On Behalf Of All Our Customers and Employees MED Center Pharmacy would like to wish the Tyrone Football Team, John Franco and his fine coaches Good Luck in their quest for the Pa.

State Championship on Saturday, Dec. 7. You're a classy group and have made Tyrone darn proud of you! Go Get 'Em,.