212 Saturday, January 18, 1992 le ¢ YourHOROSCOPE. CROSSWORD ARIES (March 21-April 19) You may want to keep a low profile on the 19th. Get in- to physical activities that will - be stimulating on the 20th and 21st, your competitive na- ture will enable you to shine. The 22nd and 23rd you will gain the approval of col- leagues if you present your ideas and ask for assistance. The 24th and 25th take time to find out your partners eeds. ee at- tend seminars or sit down with an informative book. You should try to clear up odd jobs around the house on the 20th and 21st, someone you live with may by nitpicking. The 22nd and 23rd you should get out with friends. Your creative talents will be appreciated by others. The 24th and 25th you will have the added discipline to finish projects that have been hanging over your head. GEMINI (May 21-July 21) The 19th will not be the day to take financial risks or gamble in any way, shape or form. Romantic opportunities will develop through travel or ializing with friends on the 20th and 21st . Your home en- vironment may be unsettled on the 22nd and 23rd, get or- ganized and clear up house- hold duties. The 24th and 25th take care of yourself. Make ar- rangements to go to the spa. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Your sensitivity will allow others to take advantage of you on the 19th. You must be aggressive at work on the 20th and 21st if you wish to get ahead. The 22nd and 23rd will be most favorable for romantic connections. Make plans with the one you love or get out and meet new potential mates. The 24th and 25th will not be the day to push your ideas on those you live with. Take care of your own needs and avoid disharmony. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Don’t take on too much or let yourself get run down on the 19th. You may want to have a serious talk with your mate about your future intentions on the 20th and 21st. New business connections can be made on the 22nd and 23rd. Don’t hesitate to take short trips if you can prosper. through those you meet on the you're willing to take a chance. The 24th and 25th take a look at your professional options. Be prepared to make changes. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) Moderation will be a must on the 19th. Don’t take others for granted. The 20th and 21st you can ask for favors and open up doors that were closed in the past if you join groups ofinterest. The 22nd and 23rd you should reevaluate your motives, you may be doing things for all the wrong rea- must not let others tell you ‘how to run your life. A little soul searching may be in or- der. : SCORPIO (Oct 24.-Nov. 22) Keep your ears open on the 19th, you should be able to pick up some important infor- mation that can help you get - ahead. The 20th and 21st you. are best to work diligently on projects that have a deadline and don’t get involved in gos- sip. The 22nd and 23rd you can enhance your reputation by presenting your ideas to others. Take the time to sit back and relax on the 24th and 25th, minor accidents will prevail if you’re careless. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23- Dec. 21) You are going to have to curb your spending habits, , take another look at your fi- nancial picture on the 19th. The 20th and 21st be prepared to make deals with clients. Your diplomatic nature will help you win points, The 22nd and 23rd you will have to avoid exaggeration, it will af- fect your reputation. The 24th and 25th will be costly if you allow others to push you into making donations that you re- ally can’t afford. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22- Jan. 20) Spend time with someone special on the 19th. You should look into real es- © tate investments or making residential changes on the 20th and 21st. The 22nd and 23rd will be best spent travel- ling. Take heed of the advice given by others. The 24th and 25th you will have to be care- ful that you don’t divulge se- cret information. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21- Feb. 19) Your efforts will be appreciated on the 19th. Take time to be with your mate on the 20th and 21st, your de- pression has caused them to feel unloved. Good invest- ments can be made on the 22nd and 23rd. Travel should be on your mind on the 24th and 25th. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) You will shine at social events on the 19th. Be sure to the 20th and 21st. Partner- ships can be formed on the MEMBER OF TIM-BR-MARTS LTD. 368-6466 22nd and 23rd. 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CRYPTOQUIP MUOOKPB An: ANMZUHKAM Today’s Cryptoquip clue: O equals L swers, page 23 VQ J FKB QKWWUCUPAU NW NRKPKNP FSH HVUD’OO ZJGU SR. 7IMBRMART] D> CHNEIDERS BUILDING SUPPLIES Waneta Junction TRAIL PAUL’S PLACE LTD. CHRYSLER — DODGE — PLYMOUTH Waneta Junction, Trail 368-8295 as y 18, 1992 RememberWHEN 40 YEARS AGO From the Jan. 17, 1952 Castle News We have, in Castlegar, a problem of long standing; and one that has now become greatly aggravated by the march of events. We refer to lack of accom- modation adequate enough to provide for any large scale community gathering. Provi- sion of such is now a must as we contemplate influx of a larger population. Just what.are we going to do about this? Is it possible to rehabilitate the old Corona- tion hall? We have been told that an expenditure of a few thousand dollars on this build- ing is all that is necessary to renovate it. This would be re- quired for bringing the he#t- ing system in line with fire regulations, building certain additions, providing a new ‘floor, and so on. A great many people feel the old building is not worth rebuilding, and that in any case it is now in the wrong location. 25 YEARS AGO From the Jan. 19, 1967 Castlegar News It’s all over but the memo- ries. The band has stopped play- ing, the flagpole has been raised, the first student gov- ernment has been sworn in and the first formal dance has been held. Thus the historic trek of some 400 Selkirk College stu- dents from the makeshift bunkhouse campus at Celgar to their rightful campus at the confluence of the Columbia and Kootenay rivers has end- ed in the regular routine of go- ing to classes. eee Because of growing con- cerns over the future of Rob- son, a public meeting has been called for Jan. 20 to discuss “very important matters.” The most pressing question to be discussed will be should Robson belong to a district municipality or should it be- come a vi i: 15 YEARS AGO From the Jan. 20, 1977 Castlegar News Twenty-nine Sons of Free- dom Doukhobors sat naked and silent in Nelson provincial court on Wednesday of last week as the court set a pre- liminary hearing date for the group, which faces charges of arson and conspiracy to com- mit arson. a eee The straw vote being con- ducted by the Castlegar News ~on the subject of a possible maximum security prison for this area shows district resi- dents overwhelmingly op- posed to the institution being located here. As of 5 p.m. Tuesday evening, the response coupons received by this newspaper showed 117 persons opposed to the penitentiary with only 19 in favor. Expressed as a percentage, the results are 14 per cent in favor and 86 per cent opposed. 5 YEARS AGO From the Jan. 18, 1987 Castlegar News Castlegar council plans to meet with local ambulance at- tendants to discuss the provin- cial government’s recent move to-consolidate the area’s am- bulance dispatching in Kam- loops. ABC Answering Serivce of Trail had handled ambulance dispatching for Castlegar. Council’s action follows on the heels of a letter from a Fruitvale resident. Peggy Jinkerson complained that. area residents “should be very concerned over the placement of our ambulance service in Kamloops.” ee e Giving local governments more power and responsibility is a welcome move, but the provincial government must foot the cost for any transition in power. _ This is the message both Castlegar _Mayor — Audrey Moore and Regional District of Central Kootenay chairman George Cady will be delivering to Premier Bill Vander Zalm at a meeting Jan. 23. Vander Zalm and Munici- pal Affairs Minister Rita Johnston have called the meeting to discuss recommen- dations contained in a report by Jeff McKelvey, a consultant hired by the provincial gov- ernment. News file photo Five years ago this week, 14-year-old John McCuaig piped in traditional meal of haggis at the Royal Canadian Legion’s Robbie Burns celebration, the annual salute to Scottish bard. ‘New’ topless swimsuits enjoy support DEAR ABBY: This is regarding the letter from “Mother of Girls” who was indignant because she had heard they were coming out with topless bathing suits for women. Evidently, Mother is ignorant of the world be- yond the United States. Topless attire for women has been commonplace in France, Italy, Greece (the cradle of Western civili- zation), the Turkish Coast, Israel (the cradle of Judaism and Christi- anity), Germany (the cradle of the Reformation), the Scandinavian countries, Great Britain, Portugal, Spain, Malta, the Netherlands, the Canary Islands, the Caribbean Is- lands, Australia, New Zealand, and every island in the- Pacific Ocean save the Hawaiian Islands. 2 In fact, the only remaining “bas- tion of the bikini top” in the Western world is the United States. So before anybody starts tying women’s beach attire to the collapse of Western civilization, it would be a good idea to take a good look around. ENLIGHTENED DEAR ENLIGHTENED: Thanks for the enligh t Last week I noticed a man of this description sunning himself. His stomach was so big he had to stand up before I could tell he was wearing trunks! Wouldn’t you call that “in- decent exposure”? All human beings have breasts — men and women. Some just happen to be bigger than others. The “low” in our civilization is not the amount of clothing people choose to wear; it is the person who believes that nudity is nasty. In.a world where horrible crimes against humanity are com- mitted every day, I have a hard time believing that women’s bare breasts will bomb us back to the Stone Age. So, “Mother of Girls,” what do I think is “left to save”? Perhaps our skins! RACHEL EMILIE MILLER, SISTER OF WOMEN “t+ DEAR ABBY: Regarding the let- ter you published about the 17-year- old boy who was having trouble find- ing a job: You suggested that he go back to some of the places where he had lied for work and was turned My mail hasbeen top-heavy with comment about that letter. Read on: . 3 DEAR ABBY: Regarding the let- ter from the “Mother of Girls” about less bathing suits for I wonder if she finds overweight men in swim trunks obscene? Per- sonally, I'd prefer seeing a woman in a topless bathing suit than a beer- gutted slob parading around on the beach! down — and offer to work for one week with no obligation on their part. Many years ago, I was having a very difficult time finding work. My father put an ad in the local news- paper saying, “My son will work for free for one week to prove that he is hardworking and honest.” (Some- thing to that effect.) The telephone rang off the wall immediately! I was hired by the Tri- State Truck Sales Co. and worked for them for seven years. Advice Your idea is certainly worth try- ng. DAVID IN STRATFORD, N.J. DEAR DAVID: Thanks. Now that ideais in the publicdomain. Readers, help yourselves. DEAR ABBY: After reading your article about people who are afraid of pets, I had to write. | have dogs, cats and also snakes — all boa con- strictors. While I was growing up, my brothers would* come ‘n from working the fields and get a big kick out of throwing snakes on me. I made up my mind I wasn't going to be afraid, so I studied up on snakes and learned everything I could about them — that’s how I started keeping snakes as pets. Now I'm invited to bring my snakes to schools and talk to children so they can decide for ke snakes gi or bad. Snakes make loving pets. I took my 6 1/2-foot boa constrictor every- where with me until she got so big I could no longer sneak her into my blouse. Boa constrictors are non- poisonous. They’re intelligent, too. When I ask for a kiss, she kisses me on the corner of my mouth. Once, when she was on the couch with me, she heard someone coming into the house through the sliding glass door — so she went right after him! (Afterward, the police refused to come in to make the report.) Dogs intimidate people by growling and showing their teeth, but most folks are terrified at the sight of a snake! Snakes are much easier to care for than a dog or cat. They eat only once every eight or 10 days, and they’re not slimy like most people think — they’re smooth and silky. Before closing, I want to com- mend you for telling the reader who was terrified to discover a snake coiled up in the corner of her attic, “Why kill it? People don’t realize that snakes eat mice and rats, and they’re good for the environment.” KAREN SMALL DEAR KAREN: Snakes have gotten a bad rap ever since one made its debut in the Garden of Eden. A few more reasons why snakes make good pets: They’re uiet, you never have to walk them — and you'll never have to DEAR ABBY: “Not Perfect,” who says non-smokers should assess their own bad habits before looking down at smokers, seems to think that be- ing an irritant to others is an inevi- table part of life. Baloney! The smell of cigarette smoke is repulsive, which is why, for 17 years, I carefully ab- stained around non-smokers. Now that I am an ex-smoker, I still have plenty of bad habits, but I am grown up enough to shield other people from them. A partial list: [do not snap my gum, hum overtures or make noxious nasal noises in public. When my windows are open, I keep my stereo down. It is not unreason- able for me to expect such consider- ation in return, or to be outraged when I don’t get it. 5 No smoker who exercises good manners should be treated like a leper. However, people who light up around strangers, as someone re- cently did in front of me in the post office, deserve to be treated like the insensitive clods they truly are. IMPERFECT BUT POLITE, “STATE COLLEGE, PA. DEAR IMPERFECT: You are right — it is simply a matter of “good manners,” which calls to mind this time-honored quota- tion by Jonathan Swift (1667- 1745), the witty, English author of “Gulliver's Travels”: “Good worry about y ly them. s is the art of making those peoviconer with whom we the fewest people uneasy is the best bred in the company.” hs