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Page 2 A The Star Press Monday, December 14, 1998 Dccncsbury Your daily ARB WU SERIOUS, MR. HEPLEYf MAJOR NETWORK CORRESPONDENT CARE ABOUT WHOA! SORRY, PEOPLZ, 1V GOTTA "me 0OPY" VemVRA HAS JUST CAUBPA PRESS CONFERENCE! AMYOTHSROiieSTfONS jm meex vibratinq NMYmrs? not (jmOKAY. THaRANTINGS Morning CARTOON CHARACTER Tip: Kids' Kaleidoscope at Kennedy Library, 1700 McGalliard Road, will feature Gingerbread Houses. For information call 747-8212. Calendar Is are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weaK, and not to please ourselves.

Romans 1 7 'J jtvr Ml Thought: "How the nervades all things! William ElleryChanmng, American clergyman Horoscope Laugn; mm. -Smith movie Enemy of the Stare, who is spied on and pursued by the Time called the movie's Day rating system: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. Aries (March 21 -April 19) Today is a 6. You feel like you have to do something because of the competition, or because somebody else is pushing you to Increase your performance. This can be stimulating and energizing, If you don't get rattled.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) Today is a 4. You could have some interesting conversations with your mate today. Your attention is on money, especially money you share with each other. Figure out how much you have, and how much you can spend. Newsweek caned the story 'eerily Linda Tripp called it 'The feel-good movie of the year.

-Saturday Night Live Weekend Update with ri linn Jazz musician Clark Terry is 78. 60 Minutes executive producer Don Hewitt is 76. Actor-playwright George Furth is 66. Actor Hal Williams is 60. Actress Dee Wallace Stone is 50.

Pop singer Joyce Vincent-Wilson is 52. Entertainment executive Michael Ovitz is 52. Rock musician Cliff Williams is 49. Singer Peter (Spider) Stacy is 40. Actress Cynthia Gibb is 35.

Model Bridget Hall is 21. PATTY DUKE: The movie and television star turns 52 today (as does her identical cousin) History highlights 1799: The first president of the United States, George Washington," died at his Mount Vernon home at age 67. 1819: Alabama joined the Union as the 22nd state. 1861: Prince Albert, husband of Queen Victoria, died in London. 1911: Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen became the first man to reach the South Pole, beating an expedition led by Robert F.

Scott. 1939: The Soviet Union was dropped from the League of Nations. 1946: The United Nations General Assembly voted to establish U.N. headquarters In New York. 1962: The U.S.

space probe Mariner II approached Venus, transmitting information about the planet. 1980: Fans around the world paid tribute to John Lennon, 6 days after he was shot to death in New York City. 1981: Israel annexed the Golan Heights, which it had seized from Syria in 1967. 1986: The experimental aircraft Voyager, piloted by Dick Rutan and Jeana Yeager, took off from Edwards Air Force Base in Califor-, nia on the first non-stop, non-refueled flight around the world. (The trip took 9 days.) 1988: In a dramatic policy shift, President Reagan authorized the United States to enter into a "substantive dialogue" with the Palestine Liberation Organization, after chairman Yasser Arafat said he was, renouncing "all forms of terrorism." to know how much you have before you go out to spend it, and you'll have plenty to spend it on.

You have lots of talent. Market some of it. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21) Today is a 6.

Today and tomorrow are excellent for figuring out money. There are some creative ideas bubbling around in this cauldron, and with any luck, you'll be able to fish them out. If there's something you could offer to do In exchange for a bonus, definitely mention it. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec.

21) Today is a 6. You know what needs to be done, and if you don't get It done quickly, you could be in trouble. Well, not real trouble, perhaps, but you'd feel guilty just the same, And as every Sagittarius knows, a little guilt goes a long way. Minimize it by doing what you know you have to do, and stop complaining about It, even In yew mind. Capricorn (Dec.

22-Jan. 19) 'oday is a 6. Home and family are important, but something even bigger is going on. You're bonding with your whole community again. This has happened before, but it's always a comforting feeling.

You don't get to spend the whole day playing, though. There's work to be done. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Today is a 5.

Watch your P's and Q's. Somebody else sure is, and that person might have a promotion in mind. Make sure you put on a good showing, while you're getting this attention. You're also being graded on past performances, but knowing you, your past performance has been awesome. Pisces (Feb.

19-March 20) Today is a 6. Something you learn today could benefit your career. At first, it looks like you're wasting time or even headed in the wrong direction. Don't worry. If you're following your Intuition, you're on the right track.

Follow your heart, too, and a friend's advice. Put them together and they'll lead you into something you love. By Linda Black Lottery report Gemini (May 21-June 21) Today Is a 6. Everybody seems to have something for you to do, and you'd rather be out playing. You can't change the conditions, but you can change your attitude about them.

That's important; you want to have fun while you're doing this job, and you can. Cancer (June 22-Juiy 22) Today Is a 6. Save as much time as you can for love. You'll be in the mood, and so will the person you'd like to spend that time with. If you don't have anyone like that in your life now, today and tomorrow are great days for finding one.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Today is a 4. You have plenty to keep you busy at home. You've got projects, of course, but romance Is also demanding a lot of attention, and a lot of work, too. You could be feeling overwhelmed, but don't be.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today is a 6. There are several things you said you'd do that you don't quite know how to accomplish. Cooking might not be your challenge, but something is, and now is your best time to learn it.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) Today is a 6. Today and tomorrow are about money, figuring out your budget, paying your bills. It's important Indiana lottery Daily 3 369 Daily 4 1165 Lucky 5 4,7, 19,28,35,36 Cash 4 Life 25, 44, 76, 79 Lotto 2, 9, 1 9, 25, 34, 41 Jackpot: $1 .5 million Powerball 12, 16, 26, 29, 40 PB 32 Jackpot: $16 million Other lotto numbers Illinois 1, 4, 19, 28, 29, 38 Jackpot: $6 million Michigan 8, 9, 17, 19, 26, 37 Jackpot: $28 million Ohio 6, 16, 22, 39, 40, 46 Jackpot: $36 million THE NEIGHBORHOOD CLU3 Snow, Ice Tree limb removal.

Gas logs cleaned and installed. (Gas logs should be cleaned yearly) On the first day of Christmas My true Cove gave to Ninth 'Star Trek5 beams up $22.4 million for No. 1 spot at box office By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES Star Trek: Insurrection replaced A Bug's Life as the top movie In North America, while the snowman fantasy Jack Frost opened to chilly business, industry estimates showed Sunday. The ninth installment of the science fiction franchise brought in $22.4 million, more than twice the $11 million in ticket sales of Disney's animated insect adventure. Jack Frost, with Michael Keaton as a father who comes back to life as a snowman, earned just $7 million for third place.

The novelty of a scene-by-scene color remake of the classic Psycho wore off quickly. The film brought in 62 percent less than in its first week, falling from second to seventh place with an estimated take of $3.8 million. Star Trek: Insurrection averaged $8,550 per location but still had one of the weaker openings for a Star Trek film. Star Trek: First Contact opened with $30.7 million in 1996 and Star Trek Generations took in $23.1 million in its 1994 debut. Insurrection did top 1991s Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country, which opened with $18.2 million.

A trio of recent hits continued to do well. The Will Smith thriller Enemy of the State had $6.6 million for fourth place, followed by The Rugrats Movie with $4.5 million and The Waterboy with $4.3 million. Psycho Joined two other disappointments for Universal Studios: Babe: Pig In the City, which had $1.8 million for eighth place and Meet Joe Black, with $1.6 million for ninth. Interior Painting Carpentry Remodeling Decks Plumbing Landscaping Lawn Care Gutter Cleaning Vinyl Siding Tree Trimming 759-8167 I Don't call luat any handyman. on i company that It axparhncad and trvatad.

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eritech. 01898 Ameritech Corp. Estimated grosses at North American theaters for Friday through Sunday as compiled by Exhibitor Relations Co. Inc. Final figures were to be released 1.

Star Trek: Insurrection, $22.4 million. 2. A Bug's Life, $1 1 million. 3. Jack Frost, $7 million.

4. Enemy of the State, $6.6 million. 5. The Rugrats Movie, $4.5 million. 6.

The Waterboy, $4.3 million. 7. Psycho, $3.8 million. 8. Babe: Pig in the City, $1 .8 million.

9. Meet Joe Black, $1.6 million. 10. Elizabeth, $1.3 million. MONTH! TheStarPress Published daily by Muncie Newspapers Inc.

ADDRESS 125 South High Street, Muncie, IN 47305-1620 E-mail: lettersthestarpress.com ON LINE SERVICE http:www.thestarpress.com TELEPHONES Main switchboard 765-747-5700. From Blackford County, Matthews and Upland 348-1499. Newsroom fax 747-5748, Classified Advertising fax 747-5782, Retail Advertising fax 747-5727. Phone Toll free Classified advertising 747-5777 1-800-883-0730 Retail advertising 747-5737 1-800-883-0730 Circulation 747-5717 1-800-783-2472 General newsroom 747-5754 1-800-783-7827 Sports 747-5730 1-800-783-7737 Lifestyles 747-5760 1-800-783-7737 BUSINESS HOURS 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday through Friday. YOUR NEWS Obituaries: Deaths must be reported to us through funeral homes. The deadline is 7 p.m. There is no charge. Corrections: Call 747-5754 by 9 p.m.

It is our policy to acknowledge and correct our mistakes promptly. Weddings, anniversaries and engagements: Forms are available In the newsroom and are available on request by mail or fax. Most special occasion stories are published Sundays, and information must be in by 5 p.m. Tuesday to be pub-lished the next Sunday. Engagements must be submitted at least a month before the scheduled wedding.

Marriage announcements must be submitted within 2 months of the wedding. Community news: Send Items to the attention of the editor of the appropriate section (local, business, sports or lifestyles). Announcements of coming events, awards, honors or accomplishments are welcome. ADVERTISING To place a classified advertisement call 747-5777 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday through Friday. To place a display advertisement call 747-5737 and ask for a sales representative. TO ORDER THE NEWSPAPER To start a home delivery subscription of The Star Press, call the circulation customer service department at 747-5717 from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday thru-ough Friday.

MISSED DELIVERY SERVICE If you have not received your Star Press by 6 a.m. Monday through Saturday or by 7:00 a.m. on Sunday, call circulation customer service department at 747-5717. Missed delivery hours are 6 a.m. to 9 a.m.

Monday through Saturday and 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Sunday. SUBSCRIPTION RATES Carrier home delivery: $3.25 a week (city). $3.35 a week (motor route).

Six day rate $3. Single copy price 50e daily, $1.50 Sunday. MANAGEMENT Century's Showtime Variety Pak gives you get hit movies, classic movies, independent and all for just one great price. THE SHOWTIME VARIETY PAK INCLUDES: Showtime, the home of hit movies, innovative original programming and championship boxing. Corrections clarifications Sundance Channel, under the creative direction SUnaance 0f Robert Redford, the channel that brings you groundbreaking independent films.

The Movie Channel, exclusively movies, from recent hits to rare classics, plus special mini-movie marathons. Ycu like movies? We gat cmzs. Cell 284-3357. John Pruis, whose birthday was mentioned on this page on Sunday, is a former president of Ball State University and former vice president not president of Ball Corp. We regret the error.

Tha Star Press makes every effort to publish fair and accurate information, and it Is our policy to acknowledge and correct errors promptly. Readers are urged to call mistakes to our attention by telephone, 747-5754, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. weekdays, 3-10 p.m. weekends and holidays. Cheryl Lindus Larry Alexander Larry Lough Advertising Circulation Editor Finance Chuck O'Dell Andrea Allen Jeffrey Evans Robert Reese Human Resources Marketing Operations Systems Nancy Umbach CENTURY COMMUNICATIONS Service guaranteed.

Publisher Henry Bird SWfw and 7V Mmv CkamA mt trndrmafa Shnvnme Neturttj fur Viacrm Ompan Smdatsa CWwW to rrrjlmn trnkmoA 4 Sundavt Trtnwm Ui SwUana Cn-umW I POSTMASTER Please send address changes to The Star Press, P.O. Box 2408, Muncie, IN 47307-0408 1998 The Star Press USPS 367-960..

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