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Not all nursing homes abuse elderly DEAR ABBY: I read Kirk Douglas’ letter about the horrors of nursing homes with a strange kind of wonder ment. On one hand, as the son of aging parents, I felt a sense of dread that one day my parents might be forced to live in a nursing home, which, judging from Mr. Douglas’ ‘research,” would be a fate worse than death. On the other hand, as one who has chosen a career dedicated to caring for the elderly, I was outraged that such irresponsible generaliza tions could be presented as gospel truths. As a nursing home adminis trator, I can tell you that they are not! I cannot imagine a family tolerat ing their loved one’s being subjected to “bedsores, rapes and broken bones.” I certainly would not. Nor would I tolerate in my facility any thievery, neglect or abuse. I pray that any nursing home that permits such abuses be closed immediately and their operators be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Mr. Douglas’ Horoscope ARIES (Mar. 21 to Apr. 19) A tendency to exaggerate takes hold now, but in love you’re sincere and articulate. Complete a work pro ject, then opt for togetherness. TAURUS(Apr. 20 to May 20) Charm opens career doors for you. This should be a day of opportunity. There is some tendency to overspend. Avoid costly entertainments. GEMINI(May 21 to June 20) Instead of looking for the big deal, concentrate on the work that needs to be done now. Romance and leisure activities are much to your liking. CANCER( June 21 to July 22) It’s in creative areas where you excel now. It’s a good time to make important phone calls. You’ll cherish the moments spent with family to night. LEO(July 23 to Aug. 22) Some social plans are up in the air, but you can count on a good time tonight. Be sure to go out. Romance is likely. VDMJO(Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) You’re the catalyst today in career endeavors. Personality works to your benefit. You’re impressive in thought and speech. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to 0ct.22) Be a good listener. You’re able to read between the lines. An appoint ment is changed now, but travel plans shape up gloriously. Evening is ro mantic. SCORPIO(Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) You’d make a good spokesperson HEADMASTER Bert Van Wyk I mk $ ' A.B. '57 Calvin College M.ED. '62 Rutgers University M.A. in READING, William Patterson University 25 YEARS AS ADMINISTRATOR OF E.C.S.A. Shirley Wilson 1 r "* , Jm a Completing B.S. Ed. requirements at Gwinnett- Hall baptist College 20 years teach ing experi ence. v. Columnist letter, which I assume was well-inten tioned, served only to reinforce old stereotypes and further confuse and frighten those of us who may be faced with some frightening decisions. STEVEN P. MONROE, ADMINISTRATOR, FOX RUN MANOR NURSING HOME, FINDLAY, OHIO DEAR ABBY: With regard to Kirk Douglas’ tirade against nursing homes, the staff and residents of this nursing home want to say, “BULL!” Granted, there may be some pretty bad nursing homes in this country, for a cause today. Participate in group activities. Curb an extravagant tendency. Privacy helps romance now. SAGITTARIUS(Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Operate from behind the scenes for your best career success. Today, you’re the power behind the throne. Romance and friendship highlight the afternoon. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Though business mixes well with pleasure now, there’s a tendency to let some work assignments slide. Important news comes from a dis tance. AQUARIUS! Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) You’ll probably spend too much money now, but you’ll certainly have a fine time socializing today. You make plans for a pleasure trip. PISCES(Feb. 19 to Mar. 20) Home entertaining is favored, but shopping could lead to some extrava gances. A partner is firmly com mitted to a project. YOU BORN TODAY are very much the individualist, but you also have strong humanitarian leanings. In the world of arts and letters, you can become a leader of thought. You speak from the heart and are anxious for the world to understand your message. You are affectionate, but may be unconventional. You are sen sitive and need to learn not to take things so personally. Then, you will spare yourself a lot of heartache. "A new begiMMutg..." 3455 Highway 141 Suwanee, GA 30174 (404)889-3649 Chattahoochee Christian School Proudly Introduces Our Staff for the 1986-87 School Year-grades K5-Bth. Amanda Wilson f \ % id B.S. 73 Central Wesleyan College M.A. Ed. 76, Univ. of Ga. 11 years teaching experience but there are far more good ones than the kind that Mr. Douglas described in his letter. We love our residents, and give them more time and per sonal attention than their own fami lies are able to. Mr. Douglas should not make such broad, sweeping statements about nursing homes until he has seen ours. CINDY HARMON, ACTIVITY DIRECTOR, JOHNSTON’S NURSING HOME, LANCASTER, OHIO | ~ J| v# 1 r sjA c R O S S W O R D i r* n p H* i 6 I 7 IF P* 10 in f bßty - ’’ 15 7i 19 ■■To ■7l p| 24 25 26 29 30 _ BBT” 3^ _ ~e ■ 39 42 43 49 50 —— “■■7T" ’ _ ■■s3 It i_ 1. ITaTHTTITMIT sv_ k_2_ TBT £_ TJbT d_ o_ a_ d_ V_ a_TjK] 0 £ S_ K_ V_ A_ 3_ S A V _S_ s_ ¥■£" S_ 3_ H_ V 0 BTi i allT \ 3pi g 3 OIK 3 d 3 Qiß3 g I H 3 m TBBT v x 3 iTB*; h a m o x sBBF 3 9v sin v s Bv i TBk V g 3l s_ ± rc_ v_ x_ slßn v s__s _v a_ o_l_ a. 3 d n s■ n 3 i\ v 3 1 K TM7T 0 ~SM3~ D .1 d HlslvbMJlTT7Bilildls Marion Van Wyk ' :rr- * hJsSP* i f[ . «* Iff ' *^*^* fe ** rf s^^ s > —■ ■ <3^ »i ACROSS 1. Rotisserie rod 5. The Matter horn is one 8. Currency 12. Brownish pur ple 13. Erstwhile French coin 14. Poker stake 15. So be it! 16 Great Lake 18. Capital of the Bahamas 20. Items for some collectors 21. Mild cheese 23. Greek letter 24. Frankfurters 28. Pack away 31. Footed vase A.B. CAvlin College 'BO Early Childhood Certification William Patterson College 6 Years teaching experience Sharon Bryant B.S. Univ. of Louisville M.Ed. Univ. of Louisville 10 years teach ing experience. DEAR ABBY: If Kirk Douglas is truly concerned about our elderly, he should take his handsome face and dimpled chin to Washington and lobby for more money for Medicaid so nursing employees wouldn’t have to work two jobs in order to live. ALSO CONCERNED IN VERMONT Problems? Write to Abby. For a personal, unpublished reply, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to Abby, P.O. Box 38923, Hollywood, Calif. 90038. All correspondence is confidential. 57. Word in a 1952 Steinbeck title DOWN 1. Full duration (of) 2. Cougar 3. Summertime treat 4. Verb forms 5. Quenched 6. Gehrig or Gos sett 7. Young dogs 8. Jeweler’s weights 9. Lively 10. Staunch 11. Word on some towels 17. It precedes automne: Fr. 19. TV’s—West 22. Unit of length 24. Teacher’s “pinch hitter,” for short 25. Mr. Onassis 26. Too young 27. Wisdom 29. Be in debt 30. Tie the knot 33. Permits 36. Smoother 38. Lie cozily and snugly 40. Highway curve 42. Give up 43. Profess 44. Recipe direc tion 46. Elaborate solo song 47. Edible roots 48. Petty quarrel 50. Pronoun 32. Raw material for a black smith 34. Barnyard denizen 35. Wait 37. Relied 39. Allhallows—, Halloween 41. Ceremonial observance 42. Affectionate gesture 45. Tries 49. City on Lake Michigan 51. Golf hazard" 52 Venetian mag istrate 53. United: abbr. 54. S.A. capital 55. Pitcher 56. 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