GUN EXPERT Stephen Barlow,
testifying. for the prosecution
against a man charged with murder
in Salt Lake City, Utah, held the
murder weapon in his hand and told
the jury that it could not possibly

"have discharged by accidental jar-

ring, as the defendant had claimed.
To demonstrate, he placed a pencil

‘in the.barrel, pointed it at the ceil-
‘ing, and. jarred the handle. The gun

fired the pencil, and continued to
‘do so’ on two subsequent | demon-
strations. “Oh, I'm sorry,” Barlow
told the prosecutor. The defendant
was allowed to:plead guilty 10
manslaughter instead of murder. .

-Thomas ‘Dwayne: Plachy;

“was ‘charged’ with impaired: driving ~

“after being ‘pinned under his own

ear ‘last.‘month in, Bozeman,

Montana, ‘after slipping while -he -
was pushing his idling car. Robert

“Hy Betts, 73, was seriously. injured

‘in: March in, La Paima, California,

ne after he. was hit by-his own truck

accidentally °

ssion: into. ;

~yeverse.as he was: getting ‘out‘of the”
nd the: moving: vehicle.

“knocked him down and started dri-.
“ving in. circles..-And.a 40-year-old |

woman was. hit and: kiled by-her ©
: ain: ‘Hlinois when ‘she ©
of a tow teick that was

"NEWS CF THE -

‘Last summer, in Walnut. Creek,
California, an unidentified woman
caused a three-hour search involv-
ing police officers from two towns,
a search-and-rescue team (using
-hastily printed photo posters),
. Explorer ‘scouts and several blood-
hounds’ when she reported her
‘three-year-old daughter.missing

. from the-family car during a round.

of ‘errands. Upon returning home,
however, the woman found the girl
-and realized that she had not taken

‘her on the errands. ~ '

In. Deceiiber, Bowling Green,

Ohio, firefi Fighters responding t toa

SS

blaze on Wintergarden Road, dis-
covered that they could not connect

to the nearest hydrant because a:

900-foot (270 m) hose had fallen
off their truck en route to the scene.
Fortunately, firefighters froin near-
by Weston had arrived with the
proper hose. Said Chief Joe Burns,
“We're going to have ta take a look
at maybe a better way to keep it up
there on the truck.“

Dwain C. Johnson, 32, was
arrested in Akron, Ohio, Sast
month, and a warrant was issued
for his colleague Steven T, Carter,
31, for trafficking in cocaine. The
two men had given their car to
attendants to be washed and vacu-
umed, and the vacuum cleaner
sucked up a small bag on the front
seat containing about 30 rocks of
crack cocaine. Police caught
Johnson after.the men returned to
the carwash to force the manger to
open up the vacuum'cleaner; Carter
escaped.

In December, the chairman of
the Texas Natural Resources
Conservation Commission, admit-
ted that the agency had forgotten to
include a request in its 1994 budget

~. far rent for its offices. To cover the
» USS6 million shortfall, the chair- -

man said some pollution. prevention

‘programs ' would have to be

delayed.

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"and worst in fans and athletes alike.
Starting next Wednesday, Jan. 26, we bring you:
-a“VIEW FROM THE CHEAP SEATS”, a weekly look
at the world of sports from a fan’s perspective.
We'll take a look at issues on the North Shore, and we'll also
- venture further afield into the world of professional sports.

THE VOICE OF NORTH ANO WEST VA YCOUVER

SUNDAY - WEDNESDAY + FRIDAY

HOROSCOPES

MOST OF us have heard of
Edgar Cayce, Nostradamus,
Rudolph Steiner, Madame
Blavatsky and Dane
Rudhyar.

There were the Great Pyramid,
and the astrological forecasts

based on the beginning of the Age
of Aquarius which I refer to as

‘the new dispensation. These pro-

phets have a convincing record of
accuracy and foretell a startling’

climax at the turn of the millenni- ”.

um.

Although prophecy is often
associated with divine assistance,
the process is more common than
we might suppose.

The greatest breakthroughs in
science are often the result of an
intuitive hunch or a sudden flash
of recognition that defies logic.
Einstein’s theory of relativity, for
example, came to him through a
vision while he was riding a tram
to work,

“There is no logical way to the
discovery of these elemental
laws,’’ wrote Einstein. ‘‘There is

, only the way of intuition, which is.’

helped by a feeling for the order

lying behind ppearance.’”

We are nearing a collective |
purging and unification. The _..”.
enemy over there has been realized
as a projection of our own fears, .
and the barriers defining separa- |
tion are falling away.

When we plumb the depths of
our selves and discover how we
can come together to stave off the
destruction of the planet, our
mother Earth, then our true in-
tegration begins. . .

What will it take before we re- ;
alize this ultimate unity? We will
soon know.

|. ALL SIGNS
Any reality you create that
works fully for you is connected
to your heart. :
You can create without the '

* heart'connection through the -

power of your will, but there will
be tio satisfaction. - .

Listen to this‘space inside and *
be willing to bond to the heart

; energy. Commit to your heart and |

voice that speaks through the

silence. It will tell you what it

needs, Find ears to hear and let
your river flow.

Some of you confuse your:
emotional body with your heart.

" space. Then, you believe that your

heart is very tender, vulnerable
and easily broken. So you protect
your heart at ail costs.

Look at the power of the sun as
your heart and the clouds as your
emotions. Even when clouds cover
the sun, you know that the sun.
still shines.

Emotions are Meeting. The heart
is constant, bold and buoyant.

Jan. 23-29, 1994

ARIES (March 21-April 20}

“~ Sunday, . Aries, ‘people listen to,
what you have to'say. You want more alone!
time, Monday. People. want: things: from
you. Tuesday could be fun. Make no big
decisions, Wednesday... Exciting news,

: Thursday,. from a woman friend. Friday
. brings you clase to! Hee hopes and dreams.

You You may be unusual intuitive, Saturday. _

“ys TAURUS (April 21-May 21) ;

Early week, Taurus, your closest
relctionship is stirred up, Concentrate on
routines, Tuesday. Some pressure at work,
Wednesday. .Some’ choices, Thursday, be-
tween career and love life. Friendships
strengthened, Friday. Put your brain in gear
before you speak, Saturday.

GEMINI (May 22-June 21) "-

Early week, Gemini, conflicts at
work smooth themselves out without much.
effort. Keep up the pace, Tuesday. The
focus, Wednesday,” is on friendship: and
group projects. Your. opinion of yourself is
boosted, «Thursday, | Saturn . moves into
Pisces, Friday, Career i is stabilized | over the
next few years, .

We head toward
an ultimate unity

HEAVENS ABOVE. .

CANCER (Jone 22-Jaly 23) ;

&. Others have much to say, Sugday.
Early week, your creativily, high. «Show
your stuff, Tuesday.’ You . feel rfid ident,
Wednesday, Thursday, finish up old pro-
jects before ‘starting. new. ones. A_ major.
shift, Friday, in the way you see your.

closest relationship.
a LEO (July 24-Aus, 23) moot
Early week, Leo, be patient with as
friend who stelis love inthe wrong places.
‘You:can afford to’ be “generous, Tuesday. .:
Intuition serves you well, Wednesday. You
could’ be pulled into -an-.argument, .Thurs-
day.’ Celebrate Friday with a gift: for your °.
mate.. Your mocd, - Saturdays “critical. Be a
love finder.’ : ant

Ty. VIRGO (Aug. 2e-Sept. 23): :

Much gossip floating around, Sun--
day. Keep busy, Monday. -A- “change is”
coming. ‘Tuesday, your partner is receptive
to your ideas for ‘the. future. Sovial life
_busy, “Wednesday..- You're. in ‘the * mood.

Many crazy dreams,, Thursday. Full moon.
_ Spend ‘some alone time with partner: Friday

‘- or Saturday. Discuss mutual goals,

, Ne LIBRA (Sept: 24-Oct. 23).
‘swore Relax, Sunday, Libra. Monday;

. disappointment i in love. Don’t cause an wu

necessary ‘fight, Tuesday, ‘Be | cooperative,
Wednesday. Love life stimulated, Thursday.
Saturn moves into Pisces,” Friday, Pressure
off your love life. You receive an invitation,
Saturday. You are tempted...

SCORPIO (Cet. 24.Nov. :
You want peace and quiet, ‘Sunday;

Scorpio, Good luck!. Be forgiving, Monday.

The rumors about \a friend : azen’t “true.
Stand up for him/her. Be objective, Wed- °

~ nesday. You are'as intense‘as ever; Thurs-:

day.. Keep things: light... Some obstacles, -’
Thursday and Si a But when did thet:
ever slow you down?

> SAGITTARIUS (Noy. 23-Dee. 21)
g Your. mind is working overtime, *.

. Sunday, Sagittarius. Siow. down. Make thai

suggestion, Monday, Much to to,. Tuesday.
“You are energized, Wednesday and Thurs-:
day, You are in the mood for action. Go

“for it, ‘Saturn in: Pisces, Friday, will change”
_- your thinking about, your home. ‘You want .

“to splurge on soraething, Saturday :

4B

Wednesday.
“Thursday. Get ready: to. experience emo-

~ readings.

“CAPRICORN (Dec. 22Sua. a
“Talk. feetings over ‘with' a trusted .
friend, Sunday. Some: money, concerns,"
Monday. A friend is happy to see you, -
Tuesday. -You are- especially ‘charming, ©
Be. financially conservative,

tions, ryiday. A family . matter
carefully worked out, Saturday. .

ava

to’: be

Are 4 AQUARIUS (San. .21-Feb, 29)

Early week, Aquarius, there is ten-”_
sion that pushes you to take action where it
is needed. Avoid impulsive spending. Wed-

~“ nesday, follow hunches. Full moon, Thurs-

day.-A Tift to your spirit. Time to get Orga- .
nized about’ maney, Friday. Clear the air,
Saturday, Be candid. .

- 3€ Pisces (Feb: 20-Mareh 20)"

Keep your thoughts to. ourself,
Sunday, Pistes: You fede beter. jonday.

You make a good impression. Thinking ox-

~ panded, ‘Tuesday. You need new interests,’

Wednesday. A clearer vision, ‘Thursday. Full -
moon, You will soon esiablish new patterns"

of energy. Your thoughts turn to spiritual

matters, Saturday. .
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