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E4 Casper Star-Tribune Saturday, July 3, 2004 ADVISERS PEOPLE IN THE NEWS Memorial food unimportant MOM VHKK WilWIS Jackson is Lord of the Merchandising WELLINGTON, New Zealand The box office success of Peter Jackson's "Lord of the Rings" trilogy has a. .1 .4 ,1111.1. made him very rich. Sales of merchandise linked to movies of the J.R.R. Tolkien books are set to make him even richer.

The Wellington-based director saw his wealth balloon from $45 million last year to $118 million this year, according to a list of rich New Zealanders published Friday in a National Business Review magazine survey. "This could double once the sales of other merchandise, including toys and DVDs, are taken into account," said the -iJ JACKSON magazine's editor in chief, Nevil Gibson. "Because of this, his wealth will continue to increase steadily in the years to come, regardless of the success of his new ventures, such as 'King Jackson made Oscar history earlier this year when the last installment of the trilogy, "The Return of the King," won all 11 Oscars for which it was nominated, including best picture and best director. Actor Ruck is making a comeback WASHINGTON More than two years ago, doctors told Alan Ruck, who played Cameron in the 1986 film "Ferris Bueller's Day Off," that he was about to die. Now, he's singing and dancing eight DEAR ANNIE: My husband passed away a few months ago, and per his wishes, there was no funeral.

However, now his mother and I would like to have a memorial picnic and invite my husband's close friends, family and coworkers to spend a casual day remembering him. Is there any particular etiquette regarding this type of memorial? We are thinking of serving barbecued chicken, hot dogs and salads, but it would be difficult to know how much food we need because we don't know how many people will show up. Would it be appropriate to make this a "potluck" memorial for anyone who cares to bring a dish? How else can we make it special? Texas Dear Texas: The food selection is unimportant, although we aren't crazy about the "potluck" idea, mostly because it means the duties of hosting then belong to all attendees. Since this is your late husband's memorial, that seems inappropriate. When you call to invite people, ask them to bring along their memories of your late husband.

Also ask if they think they will be able to attend, and plan accordingly. DEAR ANNIE: I read the letter from "Sorry Daughter," who discovered a poem among her late mother's possessions that read, "If you ever loved me, tell me now." She said it broke her heart to think her mother felt unloved. I grew up in a house where love was not expressed verbally. too, have had that poem in my wallet for many years. Now I think I will add a short explanation to it, so my daughters won't misunderstand when they find it later.

I can count on cer who found it impossible to verbally express his love for her. He was a caring husband, but even when faced with the message on the refrigerator, he could not go to her with the words she longed to hear before she died. I take comfort in believing that after her passing, she was able to see things from a different perspective and forgive him, as I have. I no longer have the poem, but would love to see it appear again in its entirety, since it seems to mean so much to so many people. Dear Midwest: That poem is called "The Time is Now." We do not know the author, but several readers asked us to print it.

Here it is: If you are ever going to love me, Love me now, while I can know The sweet and tender feelings, Which from true affection flow. Love me now, While I am living. Do not wait until I'm gone, And then have it chiseled in marble, Sweet words on ice-cold stone. If you have tender thoughts of me, Please, tell me nowi If you wait until I am sleeping, Never to awaken, There will be death between us, And I won't hear you then. So, if you love me, even a little bit, Let me know it while I am living, So I can treasure it.

Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to or write to: Annie's Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. C2004, United Features Syndicate Inc. times a week in the role of Leopold Bloom in the touring company of "The Producers," now playing at the Kennedy Center.

Bloom is the role made famous on Broadway by Ruck's "Ferris Bueller" buddy, Matthew Broderick. Diagnosed with a strep infection in De- 'Jy cember 2001, Ruck said his doctors didn't think he "For the RUCK said, 'We don't know if he's going to make And then after that they said, 'Well, we think he's going to make it, but we don't know if he's going to have all Kalhy Mitchell Marry Sugar ANNIE'S MAILBOX one hand the number of times I told my mother that I loved her. It's been over 20 years since she died. If I were granted a day to spend with any person who ever lived, I would pick my mother, just so I could tell her that. Peace to You Dear reace: That letter touched something in our readers.

Here's more: From Out East: I am a very shy person and would not think of writing to you until I "saw the letter from "Sorry Daughter." I hope she will rethink why her mother kept that poem. I have had this same poem taped to my bedroom mirror for years. I cherish it and want my children to see it after I die because it shows them the happiness they brought me, and how sad my life would have been without their love. I love my children and their families beyond words and want them to know. Midwest: My mother, who passed away 10 years ago, had the same poem on her refrigerator.

I always felt it was directed toward my father a career military offi head Jim Tharp. "To be the fastest movie to reach that mark is a tribute to how well the movie plays in the marketplace." With the film remaining in more than 2,500 theaters and achieving solid daily grosses, "Shrek 2" is entering rarefied air as it makes its way up the list of all-time blockbusters. It has a realistic chance of surpassing "Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace" ($431 million) and "ET: The Extra Terrestrial" ($435.1 million). The top two-grossing films of all time are "Titanic," which earned $600.7 million domestically, and second-place "Star Wars" with $460.9 million. 2' is both a box office and cultural phenomenon because rarely has a movie had broader appeal," said box 'Shrek 2' setting box office marks his marbles, the 48-year-old actor told AP Radio in an interview.

Ruck emerged intact and with all his marbles and for that, he knows he's fortunate. "I was lucky I have come out of it relatively unscathed. And I'm singing and dancing!" JULY 21 VS. GREAT FALLS ll I JULY 12: Munlayt HtH GAME TKKETI JULY 13: I U. Iffll II USTRDS MALI sifil CASPERR0CKIES.COM OUNTAIN 1 Joyce Jlllson HOROSCOPE This is the last day of Mercury's stay in Cancer.

Tomorrow, the planet of communication transits into bigger-than-life Leo, and the conversational tone changes enormously. Enjoy the subtleties of human expression while you still can. If someone is keeping your secret, reinforce to this person that you're counting on him or her. TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (July 3). You're a tower of strength this year! Decisive goal setting brings professional rewards in the next seven weeks.

Know your worth, and don't settle for less than your true value. The new people who enter your scene in August enrich your life. September is romantic some of you will marry. Good signs for new relationships are Capricorn or Libra. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 33, 19, 52 and 41.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). For the most part, relationships just click, but there's always the exception. If there's one thing you can't stand, it's to feel like you're being placated. Challenge the offending party to talk frankly so you'll know where you stand. TAURUS (April 20-May 20).

You're usually hard on yourself, but maybe you shouldn't blame yourself for recent atmospheric disturbances. When no one is threatening to your self-esteem, you're simply gracious. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You're very cool and popular you know what's "in," and you wouldn't be caught dead out of style. It's easy to get caught up in meeting the needs of your friends and family, especially because it's so rewarding to be helpful.

CANCER (June 22-July22). You're into convenience. You may be accused of being your pragmatism will be appreciated by the right people people who are busy just like you. Go after what you want as if you know you're going to get it. LEO It's a head spinner of a day.

Though there are many interpretations and reactions to the events that unfold there is really only one truth. You provide the reality check that someone close to you really needs. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22).

You're in a sassy mood. Anyone who wants you to conform will be sadly disappointed! You'd rather persist in questioning the conventional so-called wisdom. Loved ones want to laugh, play and knock around ideas. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct.

23). The impossible challenge of maintaining health, beauty and utter perfection is your focus. It's not easy to relax when your standards are this high, but then again, you'd never get anywhere if you didn't shoot for the stars. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov.

21). Glitches in the schedule could actually be a benefit to all involved. Be easygoing and unattached to the outcome. This might seem like an impossible order when things blow up into a bigger deal than they should be. SAGITTARIUS (Nov.

22-Dec. 21). Your ideas about romance and freedom may conflict. Keep working through this in your mind, but don't bring it up to your partner, as much as you'd like to, or you could do some permanent damage to the relationship. CAPRICORN (Dec.

22-Jan. 19). You deserve to be free! Loved ones won't completely understand you. If you're going to fight, fight fair. Keep the objective problem in focus, talk about one situation at a time, and stick to the subject at hand.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). The schedule doesn't go as planned, but you'll turn it into something better. Anything outside the normal routine is where you want to be! You're craving variety, color, culture and excitement.

New people help you grow in spirit. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Your sense of humor carries you through (but even an automaton would have to laugh at the ridiculous nature of today's activities). Subtle signals now seem overt For those who are ill, healing happens quickly.

C2O04, United Feituro Syndicate Inc. office analyst Paul Der-garabedian, president of Exhibitor Relations Co. "The demand is still there and it is still playing well. The Fourth of July weekend will also give it a nice boost." Congratulations Ginger and Darrell Dillon! Ginger and Darrell Dillon will be celebrating their 400) Weddiof Anniversary on July 3, 2004 at the Parkway Plaza Hotel in Casper, Wyoming. Family and Friends are invited to attend a buffet dinner and dance at 6:00 p.m.

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$8.69 By GREG HERNANDEZ The Los Angeles Daily News LOS ANGELES "Shrek 2" became the fastest movie in history to cross the $400 million mark at the domestic box office, DreamWorks Pictures said Thursday. The computer-animated smash took just 43 days to reach the benchmark, easily surpassing the previous record of 66 days shared by "Spider-Man" and "Titanic." "Shrek 2" earned $1.2 million Wednesday, which pushed its cumulative total to $400.9 million. It is now poised to become one of the top five highest-grossing films of all time over the Fourth of July "Obviously it's great to be the only animated film to ever reach $400 million," said DreamWorks distribution Rotary Club dinner goes Cajun SILVERDALE, Wash. (AP) A Rotary Club has been left with a $7,000 bill for roasted duck, but this fowl was no fall-off-the-bone confit it was a little more on the rubbery side. A 25-foot inflatable rubber duck the club was using to promote a fund-raiser caught fire on Tuesday.

Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue crews quickly put out the flames, but the fire left behind burned grass and "one melted duck," said spokeswoman Lindsy Ingram. Witnesses reported seeing some young people leaving the area, Ingram said. Race chairman Steve Sla-ton said the rented duck would cost about $7,600 to replace. The duck was being used to advertise the 11th annual Great Kitsap Duck Race on July 26. Participants pay $5 to race normal-sized rubber ducks on Dyes Inlet and the proceeds are donated to charitable causes.

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