The Castlegar Sun current compilation of most i i people do, edited by Chuck Shepherd. ! Proof that true stories are weirder than made-up stories. -- In April, former Springfield, Ore., Human Rights Commissioner : Katherine Maris (a white woman who is married to a black man) was con- = Victed under the state's racial intimi- } dation law for making repeated racial insults against police officer John Pat- terson, Who is black. Patterson had stopped her for driving the wrong way on a one-way street. -- The German town of Marl announced recently that it would replace half the bicycle signs on the town's bicycle paths by the end of 1992. A11 of the signs now illustrate the frame of a “man's” bicycle; half will be replaced by illustrations of a “woman's” bicycle. -- In May, the Maui County (Hawaii) Council tabled an ordinance that would ban the backyard killing of dogs because of opposition by some groups that such a ban would be dis- criminatory based on their religious tradition of eating dogs. -- Spartanburg, S.C., mayor Bob Rowell charged his mind in April about publicizing a proclamation ded- figated to Holocaust survivors. He admitted that the reason was his fear of offending the German BMW car jeompany, which was then deciding \ between Spartanburg and Omaha as the site for a new US. plant. In July, BMW selected . { THE WEIRDO-AMERICAN | COMMUNITY | — Sheriff Bill Wiester announced {in Moses Lake, Wash., in March that the had arrested a man. sitting in a car {bobbing his head and who thus [looked like he was doing drugs. On icloser inspection, however, no drugs ‘were found; the man had a straw in ‘his mouth and was blowing bubbles into a fishbow! he was holding in his -lap, aerating the water for his pet Piranha. LEAST COMPETENT PERSON » Sam F. Stewart, 17, was arrested efor burglary in Waskom, Texas, in ¢April, after he had broken into a van shoused in a residential garage and gthen inadvertently activated the elec- Stric locks while trying to start the car. ‘As he hit various controls in an (Attempt to get out of the car, he awoke the owners. Stewart was still trapped inside the car when police arrived. oon = Heritage— Continued from 2B ing quarters upstairs at the CPR station. The Heritage Society expects good attendance as usual, but more volunteer help and donations of baked goods are always welcome. The 1992 season, which Opened officially in early May, has brought a record number of visitors, 2,427 People had Passed through the Station and 6,684 visited through Zucker- berg Island's Chapel House. This compared, Tespectively, to 1,840 and 3,310 at the same time in 1991 The Heritage Society cordial- ly invite the public to the CPR Station this Saturday (Sept. 19) to meet members and friends of the Society and some of our Pio- neers who are still around to remember and discuss our her- itage history at these special events ’ For more information call 365-6440. ---—> 2a HOROSCOPES. Sept 13-19 ARIES - March 21/April 20 This is a good time to be planning how to improve your financial sit- uation Our opinion may be sought concerning a community problem, and your ideas might reinforce a neighbor's good opin- ion of you. A difficult situation could be sorted out with the help of a Libra friend. TAURUS - April 21/May 21 Romance is in the air now, and you might find it sensible to apply your energies to domestic matters which, in recent weeks, have received little attention. Have you had a dental checkup recently? If not, then now looks like a good time to make an appointment, GEMINI - May 22/June 21 If you are involved — or interested — in health education, physical fit ness training or active sports, you may find some new piece of equip: ment drawn to your attention, and you might be persuaded to part with some of your hard- earned cash You're likely to find it was a good investment CANCER - June 22/July 22 A quiet weekend is recommenged Complicated plans could cause you more stress than pleasure. A nice dinner at home with a few close friends might turn out to be most enjoyable weekend option Romance looks promising, and you may be contacted by someone from your past who wants to see you again. LEO ~ July 23/August 23 This weekend could be a bit tricky Try to avoid direct confrontations with loved ones. Tuesday or Wed nesday. you could be pleasantly surprised to find that you've been invited to do some judging at a show or contest in your neighbor- hood VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 You may be in a particularly recep- tive frame of mind to assimilate fac tual information, so this is an espe- cially good time to study for an exam. Financially, it looks like a rather delicate week, so you'll need to go careful with spending. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 An afternoon meeting during the week could bring a new relationship that may lead to an intense romance. A minor mishap may upset future plans, but it seems that you won't miss out on anything terribly impor- tant. This is ant excellent time to take a trip overseas SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 There could be a minor disaster this week but, thanks to your resource- fulness, it could work to your advan- tage. The advice you give to your friends now could be of great help to them. Even if it isn't taken, the gen- erosity will not go unnoticed, You children could give you some very happy times now, and their company may well take more of your time than any other activity. SAGITTARIUS — Nov 2¥/Dec 21 You may see some old friends and have an opportunity to regain some of the vitality which may have escaped you for the last year or so. Do not neglect important details, especially where work is concerned. Try to be more organized in your thinking CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 You may spend the weekend bicker- ing with a loved one, but things should calm down eventually, and you should be able to look forward to some enjoyable times. You could find new reserves of energy in creat- ing @ new working team or partner- ship, and this could keep you busy for the next few months. Towards the end of the week, a friend may come to mean a great deal more to you than you realized; a much closer emotional relationship may develop. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 An element of surprise seems to fig- ure largely in your social life this week, and you might be fortunate enough to meet someone from the Past at an unlikely spot in unusual circumstances! Romance is promis- ing, but your initiative may be required in order to get things going PISCES - Feb 19/March 20 You have a generous nature and it is quite common for people to borrow your belongings. But this weekend your generosity may backfire — and you may have to put a strain on a relationship in order to get a material Possession back. Don't take this Personally; not everyone is as good- natured as you YOUR BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK The next 12 months: If you've been bored with life, get ready for a rollercoaster ride! You will have many exciting things hap- Pen to you this year, and all will be very positive! Romance, travel and career advancement all look promis- ing. You may want to consider mov- ing — maybe even to a new city. A Leo of the opposite sex becomes very important to you. Cana Quiz-Cross dian oy ‘se 7 9 13 "| SEPM way bl i] i g ape i z : [ i to LOOK FOR THE ANSWERS CASTLEGAR SHOPPER Coming out this Saturday the CROSSWORD in our Wednesday, September 16, 1992 Calvin ana Hobbes ' THIS 1S THE DUMBEST THING IVE EVER ‘SEEN IN MY UFE! ON MY SIGN A DOLLAR SAYS ey 1 DONT HAVE] WANT ONE ? yy Ss/ }— Bay > -