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FEATURES Dear Annie: I am a teenager in high school with two close friends, ''Emma'' and ''Vienna.'' Emma was recently diag- nosed with OCD and bipo- lar disorder. Ever since the diagnosis, there have been many conflicts. Emma is now really sensitive, and if Vienna or I say anything even mildly offensive, she gets super-angry. This past summer, we all Annie's Mailbox by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar worked at a local kids' camp. When one of the instructors joked around, Emma took it seri- ously and became upset. She then talked with the instructor and his boss. All I know is that it didn't end well, and Emma quit. times. While you can be reassuring and supportive, there is only so much you can do to combat Emma's innate doubts. We trust that her parents are making sure that she is getting appropri- ate medical care. Please try to be patient with her, but understand that not all friendships survive high school. I will often get a call from Emma saying she is lonely and needs someone to talk to. She likes to reminisce, regretting things she said and did in the past. I try to comfort her by keeping her company. I have just started a new high school and am no longer with Emma and Vienna. Emma insists that I will ditch them for new friends, making them both feel like they have done something wrong. Vienna and I know we can't begin to understand what it's like to have both OCD and bipolar disorder, but we can't live like this. We are always worrying about Emma and don't know what to do. — A Wor- ried Friend Dear Friend: Those with bipolar disorder often have periods of depression. If Emma also has OCD, she may become fixated on certain negative thoughts during these The following defen- dants were sentenced in Tehama County Superior Court, according to the Tehama County District Attorney's Office: —————— Recent State Prison Commitments • Shawn Edward Lee again. I work in a small office. One person douses herself in perfume. It makes my eyes water and my nose run, and sometimes I have sneezing fits. Everyone comments about it behind her back, but no one will bring it up to her face, although I have casually mentioned it to her in conversation a few times. Why don't people understand that the workplace is not the place to overdo the strong scents? They should save it for their husbands or boyfriends at home. Years ago, my doctor told me he had a patient who was so sen- sitive to scents that she had an allergic attack and died — right in the hospital. My doctor now makes his employees sign a letter of agreement not to wear any type of cologne or perfume to work, or it could be grounds for dismissal. you've covered this topic before, but please do it Please tell these people that although they may believe they smell great, they actually reek. — Suffocating in Louisville Dear Suffocating: Some folks have a diminished sense of smell Dear Annie: I know Friday, September 14, 2012 – Daily News 5A Friend touchy since her OCD diagnosis and do not realize how strong their perfume is. Those who insist on wearing a scent should remember that a drop is sufficient. And with so many folks suffering from allergies these days, one really must be care- ful. If you have supervisors or a human resources department, please ask whether a notice can go out suggesting that employees not wear perfumes. Otherwise, approach your co-worker and say, ''I'm sure you don't realize how overpowering your cologne is. I have terrible allergies and am very sensitive. Could you please not wear it at the office?'' Dear Annie: You printed responses to the letter from ''Speechless in Omaha,'' whose friend never stopped talking. When I read the original letter, I recognized myself. I am a 90-year- old woman who lives alone. My health is not the best, and some- times there are weeks when I speak to no one. It's a lonely life. One day, it suddenly dawned on me that I was doing all of the talk- ing when out with friends. Now I make sure that doesn't happen. Per- haps the friend does not realize what she is doing. — A Lonely Great-Aunt Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to anniesmailboxcomcast.net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. COURT ROUND-UP ordered. was sentenced to six years in state prison for posses- sion for sale of a controlled substance with special alle- gation-punishment by quan- tity. • Antonio Orneals Duran West was sentenced to 25 years to life in state prison for unlawful driving or tak- ing of a vehicle with special allegation-three prior strikes. West went to the victim's residence to borrow his vehicle. When the victim refused to let him take the vehicle West became angry and proceeded to drive off in the vehicle without per- mission. was sentenced to 10 years and four months in state prison for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs: special allegation- prior strike and prior felony, driving while having a 0.08 percent or higher blood alcohol with special allega- tion-prior strike and prior felony, driving when privi- leges suspended for prior DUI; failure to appear on own recognizance with spe- cial allegation-offense while on bail or O.R. An officer contacted Sorenson in the parking lot of a casino after receiving a report that he was driving recklessly. The officer observed Sorenson to be displaying the signs of intoxication and was subse- quently taken into custody. Sorenson was released from custody on his own recog- nizance in NCR83401 and failed to appear in court as • John Alders Sorenson traffic stop on a vehicle dri- ven by Duran. A K-9 alert- ed on the vehicle and a search was conducted. Inside the vehicle officers located a large amount of packaged cocaine. • Sergio Manuel Mar- An officer conducted a was located later that day and taken back into custody. • Eric Anthony Slye was sentenced to two years and six months in state prison for second degree burglary. Slye was originally granted formal probation. He violated his probation when he was involved in a domestic altercation and punched the victim in the face. tinez was sentenced to three years and four months in state prison for petty theft with a prior; petty theft with a prior; possession of a con- trolled substance. Martinez was originally granted formal probation on all cases. He violated his probation when he was arrested for driving a vehi- cle while under the influ- ence of alcohol and while having a suspended driver's license. was sentenced to two years and eight months in state prison for escape with spe- cial allegation-prior strike. Turner was an inmate in custody at California Ishi Conservation Camp. An officer was conducting a pat down search on Turner after becoming suspicious of his behavior while outside. During the search a struggle ensued in which Turner was able to get away from the officer, jump over a fence and flee the area. Turner • Anthony Julian Turner son was sentenced to two years in state prison for receiving stolen property- motor vehicle. • Lynnette Dene Peter- officers located Slye along with a shotgun and ammunition inside his residence. was sentenced to 120 days in Tehama County Jail for having a concealed firearm in a vehicle, possession of concentrated cannabis. An officer conducted a • Christopher Ray Liners Peterson rented a car from a rental company and failed to return it. Peterson was later located with the vehicle in the parking lot of a local church. traffic stop on a vehicle dri- ven by Liners. Upon con- tacting Liners the officer observed the odor of mari- juana emitting from the vehicle. A search was con- ducted and the officer locat- ed marijuana and two hand- guns inside the vehicle. • Kenneth Wayne Jones Recent County Jail Commitments • Morgan Luis Lucero was sentenced to 300 days in Tehama County Jail for driving with a .08 percent Blood Alcohol causing injury with special allega- tion-great bodily injury. Lucero was driving a vehicle with two passengers while he was intoxicated. Lucero lost control of the vehicle, ran off the road and knocked over a power pole. Both passengers were taken to the hospital with injuries. • Harold James Slye was sentenced to 120 days in Tehama County Jail for pos- session of firearm by felon- priors. Officers responded to Carbon monoxide monitor can save lives TOR K: What is carbon monoxide? And why do I need carbon monoxide moni- tors in my house? DEAR READ- ER: Carbon monoxide is a tasteless, color- less, odorless gas. It sounds harm- less, but breathing it in can cause carbon monox- ide poisoning, which can be fatal. Because you can't see, smell or taste carbon monoxide, it can kill you without warning — that is, unless you have carbon monoxide moni- tors to warn you of the danger. You might be surprised DEAR DOC- Dr. K by Anthony L. Komaroff, M.D. how many sources in your house can release carbon monoxide. These include cars, small gasoline engines (such as lawn- mowers), stoves, fur- naces, gas ranges, water heaters and clothes dry- ers. The risk of poisoning is especially high in enclosed spaces with poor ventilation. When you take in a breath, you pull lots of oxygen into your lungs. The oxygen passes from your lungs into the blood. There, it attaches to a pro- tein inside your red blood cells, called hemoglobin, and takes a ride as your blood circulates through- out your body. That's how oxygen reaches every cell in the body — and every cell needs oxygen. Normally, there's vir- tually no carbon monox- ide in the air you breathe. However, if one of the sources I've listed above is releasing carbon monoxide in the air, it also passes from your lungs into the blood and attaches to hemoglobin. In fact, it attaches much more readily and sticks more tightly to hemoglo- bin than does oxygen. As a result, the blood can't was sentenced to 90 days in Tehama County Jail for pos- session for sale of a con- trolled substance. Jones was originally granted formal probation. Jones violated his probation when he tested positive for methamphetamine. • Jonathan Urzua was sentenced to 100 days in Tehama County Jail for sec- ond degree commercial bur- glary. exposed to just low levels of car- bon monoxide, you may feel tired and achy and have impaired memory and concentration, shortness of breath, dizzi- ness or fatigue. If you breathe in high levels of carbon monoxide and don't get immediate treat- ment, you could lose con- sciousness and die. Even if you recover, there's a risk of long-term brain damage. To reduce your risk of carbon monoxide poison- ing, first and foremost install carbon monoxide detectors in your home. Put them in hallways near bedrooms and in garages attached to living areas. You should also: carry oxygen throughout your body. Without enough oxygen, cells suffocate. If you're vent to the outside. — Have fuel-burning appliances professionally installed. — Have your heating system, flues and chim- neys professionally inspected before turning on your heater for winter. — Never operate gas- — Open the flue when you use a fireplace. — Never use charcoal grills or hibachis indoors. — Buy appliances that powered tools or engines inside. — Never leave your car running inside an attached garage. Several years ago, the carbon monoxide detec- tor in our home sounded an alarm. I was upstairs, and came downstairs to smell gas in the kitchen. It turned out there was a leak in the line to the gas range. So the carbon monoxide detector had alerted us to a fire danger as well. Fortunately, everything worked out well. packed her bags for a Disney vacation, her cat didn't want to stay behind. Sometime Monday, Bob-bob the cat found his way into Ethel Maze's suitcase, made it through screening at Port Columbus International Airport and was loaded into an airplane for a flight to Orlando. plane ride in suitcase ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — When an Ohio woman Stowaway cat survives Urzua and two of his companions entered a con- venience store three differ- ent times in the same day, grabbed items off the shelf and exited the store without paying for the items. volunteers making an annual trip to Orlando. Mike Groleau, who handled the bags for the group, says he thought he saw the bag move, but loaded it along with the other bags heading to Orlando. The Orlando Sentinel reports the black cat popped out when Maze unzipped her bag after checking into her hotel Monday night. Maze, of Circleville, Ohio, says the 14-month-old cat was shaken but still purring. 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