Edmonton Journal from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada • 30

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2001 C2 LIVING Now, that's using your oF Beanie Subtle approach best with mail-tossing man fc' ik'JJ 1 Sftnce Grove aids amassing dolls to buy food for Afghani kids Stubborn husbands habit bad for bills Mat laO' Vr -i-' CamTait Our Communih' Ann Landers Advice if Jff ifeT earmarked for food and supplies for people living in Afghanistan. She's calling the campaign Beanies for Afghanis. 'lots of children have them and theyjust stay on the shelf and collect dust," Jordan says in her family living room just north of Spruce Grove. "My mom and I were watching television when fU.S.) President Bush was on television talking about the Afghani children. "I felt sorry and wanted to help them." So on Oct.

11, Jordan started her mission by sending out e-mails to friends and businesses sharing her idea. One of the first people to join Jordan's team was her best friend, Jaana Weitzel. "I wanted to help Jordan," says Jaana, 9. When Jordan is asked how many Beanies she would like to collect, a bright smile sweeps across her face. "Thousands!" she says.

Beanies can be dropped off at the Ramada Hotel and Conference Centre on Kingsway Avenue. The hotel is hosting the silent auction Dec. 11. "We really believe in what the girls are doing and want to help however we can," says catering manager Judy Ulmer. For Information on where exactly to drop off Beanies at the hotel, call Judy at 453-7356.

Jordan says she was scared when terrorists attacked New York on Sept. 11. "I was scared the terrorists might attack us in The letter was from a collection agency for an unpaid bill of $400. I asked my husband if he had thrown away mail addressed to his son. He replied that he had and asked why I was snooping through his son's mail.

I was deeply hurt at being accused of "snooping" not to mention madder than hell for being blamed for something I was not responsible for, such as having his son's mail sent to our address, which was his idea. And I don't consider it "snooping." I am protecting our home from bill col-lectors or worse. What would you do if you were in my shoes? Can't Win in California Dear California: I would be ever mindful that this stubborn mule is going to continue to throw out unopened envelopes and there is nothing I can do about his irresponsible habit. In order to protect yourself and your family's finances, you must keep checking the trash. Inconvenient? Yes, but it beats the alternative.

When you find something that needs attention, put it on his desk (or under his dinner plate) with no comment. There are times when a subde approach can be much more effective than a sledgehammer. Readers may write to Ann Landers, clo The lournal, Marketing Box 2421, Edmonton, T5 2S6. If Jordan Gibbins went to Afghanistan she would carry a bag of Beanie dolls throughout the country and give as many out as she could to children. Because, she thinks her own Beanie protects her.

"I don't know if kids have bedrooms in Afghanistan but I would put the Beanie in their bedroom," Jordan says in a shy voice. Chances of Jordan making the trip are very slim. She's 9 years old, is in Grade 4 and her loving parents and three other siblings wouldn't hear of such a journey. Instead, she will help provide food to children living in Afghanistan whose lives are in danger with a Beanie connection. Jordan is asking children to contribute their Beanies which will be sold at a silent auction in mid-December.

Proceeds will be given to the American Red Cross, specifically Dear Ann Landers: I've learned from experience that it's a good idea to check the trash after my husband has gone through the mail. He believes he can tell what is in an envelope without opening it. If it's something he has no immediate interest in, he tosses it away, unopened. I've pleaded with him not to do this because he has thrown away many things that should have been looked at, including bank cards, invitations, new credit cards, community notices even bills that needed to be paid. I might as well have been talking to a wall.

Recently, I checked the trash and found an unopened letter addressed to my stepson. He does not live with us, but uses our address because he moves around a lot. BRIAN GAVRIIOFF. THE IOURNAI Jordan Gibbins, left, and Jaana Weitzel, both age 9, pose with Beanie babies collected for an auction to buy food for Afghani children. Canada." And it has taught the girls a les- Her project has helped make son which probably can't be herforgetaboutwhathappened, found on any curriculum.

she says. "It has taught me that there are Jordan and Jaana both attend some very mean people and Meridian Heights School in Stony some very nice people," she says. Plain. Their teacher has turned It's very easy to see where Jor- Jordan's idea into a class project dan and Jaana fit in. White skin patch a common malady an extra eWOfF women's clearance-priced designer fashions by: Lauren Ralph Lauren, Jones New York, Liz Claiborne, Jax II, Bianca Nygard, Joneswear more Already reduced by 25 to 40.

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