28 — Wednesday, November 5, 1997 — North Shore News “Time always close at hand THE Times of London reports that the California firm Interval Research has developed a pro- totype for a new wristwatch that would be worn not on the eal but in the wrist. A liquid display, microchi fooery would be imp ae under the skin, close enough to the surface so that the time would be readable. Battery- recharging and time-zone changes would be done by remote control. Ina 25-hour operation, sur- geons in Melbourne, Ai reattached the face of a 28- "year-old-woman who had it ‘ripped off in a farm machinery _accident. But‘one week carlier, in London, surgeon Steve Gill . described to a British Society of Neurosurgeons audience how -in February he had reattached a woman’s entire head after removing it (except for the re cord, key bi vessels, and skin at-the front of her “, hospital emergency-room per- ~sonnel that she had smoked crack = cocaine... with him. -_ According to the police report, "Marra said he -was trying to - show the girl the difference > berween good crack and bad crack, And in July, Dennis “Dunn, 46, told South Dakota “*'to the boy so he could teach : ‘him not to speed... “The National Olympic -Committee of the Caribbean island nation of St. Vincent and the Grenadines ‘suspended its” “Olympic © coach. Orde Ballantyne for four years after his mother ratted him out. She was head of the coun- ary’s delegation at the Summer “Games in 1996 and reported him for vioiating protocol by refusing to stand for the US. national anthem. Leesburg, Florida — A 28- ---~Fear-old woman, in the midst of a domestic quarrel with her -husband, 29, ordered the cou- ple’s two kids, ages six and cight, to shoot their father with their BB guns. The kids complied, result- ve we _.«ing in five chest wounds, one arm wound and one cheek wound. The woman is known to police — she is a dispatcher tor the Leesburg, Police ~~ ~Department. The Washington Post report- ed recently that the D.C. Armory, site of a concert by shock-rock singer Marilyn --}Manson, agreed to provide a waiting room for parents who had to stay around in order to take their under-driving-age pe — a — NEWS OF THE . WEIRD Co kids back home after the show. Thus, wrote the Post, mothers waited patiently, read- ing and crocheting, while in the arena, thousands of teen- agers “waved their middle fin- gers and chanted ‘We love hate! We hate love!’” with some wearing T-shirts that read “Kill Your Parents.” 3 forward THE CHERRY TREE CELEBRATES 7 YEARS IN DUNDARAVE. “Nominated for C.G.T.A. Retailer of The Year Award 1997” It has been 7 fruitful years S since Joan MacArthur’ and Mary Baker first decided to name their new business after the original cherry tree that still stands at the doorway to their shop, and to many more fruitful seasons ahead. The Cherry Tree has been recognized’ for its fanciful window _ displays _ that continuously entice passers-by with beautiful and unusual merchandise. Joan and Mary have developed many friendships and long-term customer relationships, often buying special | home accessories, hand crafted giftware, linens and table cloths, pottery and_ even romantic April Cornell clothing with certain clientele in mind, Every card and candle in the shop is personally chosen by the two partners. Ak mart Gre Kats © pottery « jewelry they. fook. The Cherry Tree has enjoyed featuring exclusive artists, and is especial roud of “discoverin clay — artist Heather Goldminc. Now in demand all over Canada, Heather's work comes first to The Cherry Tree. Collectors and new customers alike may delight in her many collections of whimsical pottery and purchase a__ personalized signed Christmas ornament at the anniversary celebration. At Christmas, the shop _ is transformed into a wonder- land of extraordinary trea- sures, OPEN HOUSE EVERY SATURDAY IN DECEMBER!!! Joan and Mary invite you to come for cake goodies and to meet Heather Goldminc at their’ = 7th anniversary celebration. Sat., Nov. 8th FOR aay Dav ONLY PAY NO GST 925-1650 » Dee. 18, 1997 to Jan. 1, 1998 West Vancouver 922-4131 Convenient departure times! December 13 depart Vancouver at 9:50am Arrive Maul 2:20pm Janvary 1 depart Maui at 3:55pm, Arrive Vancouver at 11:10 pa 1467 Bellevue Ave Ave. {next to Miley Restacrant) Vaneouver. 682-4272 409 Granville St . CarlsonWagoniit z¢ It’s a giant-sized replica of the 1997 Sears Wish Book®. Just how big is it... Height: four feet. Weight: 500 pounds. Number of pages: 784. And it’s home to more than 3,000 holiday wishes. Make your wish today and come see the merry side of Sears! The book will be on display Friday, Nov. 7 to Monday, Nov. 10, '97. at Sears Capilano Mall Don’t miss this one! Copyright 1997. Sears Conada Inc.