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THE GETTYSBURG TIMES, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1989 13A FOR BETTER OR WORSE DUMBEST MERRV THINSI'VE CHRISTMAS EVER WOOF. WOOF. 1 I PONT THINK VOU'RE THE REAL SANTA IF YOU RE THE REAL SANTA, WHERE ARE YOUR HELPERS? NO MFnTEF? HCWU)fr4Dy RN'OXD OWN, WANT WOMEN CMR6E Of THEIR IWE tWES THEM, CKTKi.l I MICE AN turrit ITS TO KUWtUME fffSElf IKTH. TO MLL. ZIGGY TM By THEY THE TO ASK THEM OUT.

THE WILL PROPOSE TO OK. CAN YOI2. LIST. nc. You big baby! All 1 did was ask you to fetch the paper." Star Tracking Joyce Jillson MONDAY, DECEMBER 25, 1989 The moon in Sagittarius is void of course, lending to the calm, relaxed mood of the day.

You'll find it easy to get in the holiday spirit. Conversations will be foil of good will and, perhaps, a healthy dose of humor. Warmth and aifection flow readily. Overall, ifs a bright, joyous day. Merry Christmas to all! Aries (March 21-April 19).

Your emotions run high, particularly early in the morning. Trust your instincts in deciding what's right. Nothing makes you happier today than pleasing others. Taurus (April 20-May 20). You agree to just about anything while the moon favors Venus today.

Ifs OK to bend the rules a little. You'll enjoy hearingyour family's version of what holidays used to be like. Gemini (May 21-June 21). You don't want to miss out on any fun, but you need time to rest and rejuvenate. Do what you can 10 appease your relatives.

It helps to know the right thing to say. Cancer (June 22-July 22). Your sense of humor keeps everyone in high spirits. Don't put your emotions on hold but share what you feel inside. You might have to encourage children to play outside.

Leo Many ofyourfriends consider you family and welcome you in their homes. Let people know you're thinking about them with a phone call. Youll see everything through rose-colored glasses today. Today's Birthday (Dec. 25).

Partnerships and joint ventures are the key to your success next year. Any commitments you make in February will be binding. You'll be successful in pubHcizing'ytiurideasin March. A'love affair heats up in April; maybe this is the time to settle down. In June, take care of important business matters.

August completes the short-term cycleyou were in and a new one begins, with different goals. You can find out where you stand with others in September. Get ready for celebrations in October. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept.

22). You are unusually preoccupied with your own ideas today. In the middle of one task, you might suddenly decide to do something else. Let others know that you're aware of their good deeds. Libra (Sept, 23-Oct.

23). The more socializing you do today, the better your chances of meeting someone special. ASagittarian shows interest in you. Your generosity brings you much more than material rewards. Scorpio (Oct.

24-Nov. 21). You might find yourself in a quiet mood today, but eager to discuss things you know about. Give a relationship another chance. The tendency to indulge will be strong.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You might have to take charge of the activities today. But you enjoy being the center of attention.

Your advice is heeded when it comes from the heart. Capricorn (Dec, 22-Jan. 19). You realize that faith in yourself and others is essential. Only unselfish acts will be rewarded today.

Look for the good and you'll find it. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You should give ofyour- self whenever possible.

Seek the inspiration needed to solve lingering problems. You're ready to mend a broken relationship. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20). Your genuine concern for the well-being of others is evident.

There's at least one surprise in store for you today. The best way to gain insight is through meditation. ASTROLOGICAL MAIL Relationship Profile: "Help me! I am involved in a love triangle with two wonderful men. Which man is my best choice? I was born July boyfriend was born Aug. 24 1950- and boyfriend Feb.

5, 1948." You are a Cancerian with the moon and Venusin emotionally dual Gemini, and Mars (the sex planet) in Pisces. Venus alone in Gemini signals the opportunity for two equally wonderful relationships (or two equally bad ones). No wonder you can't decide! Celebrity Insights: Naomi Judd is one half of perhaps the most successful country-western duo today: the Judds. As a Capricorn with Saturn in Cancer, opposite her sun sign, she hasn't always had it easy. Saturn has made her earn her success! 19S9 Tribune Media Services, Inc.

HAGARTHE HORRIBLE GOREN BRIDGE WITH OMAR SHARIF TANNAH HIRSCH Tribune Media Services, Inc. Both vulnerable. South deals. NORTH A 10 7 2 8 6 3 A 5 4 WEST EAST 4 1 0 8 7 6 2 9 4 3 94 3 5 '') 7 A 10 9 2 1 0 7 2 6 3 SOUTH Q5 A 8 6 Q5 4 9 8 The bidding: South West North East 1 NT Pass 2 Pass 2 Pass 4 Pass Pass Pass Opening lead: Seven of Bridge books will tell you that you need 26-27 points, including READ 'EM AND CHEER distribution, to make game in a major suit. Here, the North-South assets in high cards alone total 29 with a nine-card fit, yet game was anything but laydown.

These days, an excellent five-card major suit is no reason to forgo making a descriptive opening bid of one no trump. North checked on a possible heart fit, and leaped to game when he located it. South was Sylvia Hazen of New York. West's diamond lead was ducked in dummy and East's nine was taken by the queen. (Note that, if East rises with the ace and gives partner a ruff, declarer can claim the contract--dummy's diamond king will provide a parking spot for one of her losers.) Declarer drew three rounds of trumps, led a club to the ace and returned a club from dummy.

East carefully inserted the queen to avoid being endplayed. Declarer won the king and exited with a club to West's ten. When West shifted to a spade, declarer was at the crossroads--she had to decide between an endplay and a finesse. South guessed the situation perfectly by going up with the ace of spades and returning the suit to East's king. The defense was deader than a doornail.

If East returned a black suit, declarer would discard a diamond from hand while ruffing on the board. And a diamond would be up to the table's king. Either way, Mrs. Hazen had limited her losers to one spade, one club and one diamond. Available is a two-for-one package of DOUBLES booklets.

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