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9 LIFESTYLE MERCED SUN-STAR FiUnj April 20 2001 Mss California AIIS PRESENTS Pageant slated for June 2121 Childs Avc April 29 Doon open at 1 :30 pm and the performance begins at 2 There are no pre-sale tickets Ail sales will be at the theatre door IVice of admission is $10 This elite group of young women are attending college up and down California some working toward their bachelor's and even master's degrees The compctilkm includes inteivicw talent evening wear and physical fitness Sharing the master of ceremonies duties are Cindy Suryan news anchor for Channel 30 television and Mark Pazin president of die Miss Merced County Scholarship Association This is cosponsored by the Miss Merced County Scholarship Association and the Miss I lolly wood Scholarship lYogram i i flm Atwater High School Drama Department brings George Orwell's M1984N to the stage of the Golden Valley High School Performing Arts Center 2121 Childs Ave Merced April 27 at 5:30 pm and April 28 at 2 pm In this story of love hatred betrayal broken trust and fear Winston Smith (Stephen Mouillesseaux) second from left and his love Julia (Eryn Montano) seated on couch futilefy battle the power of the Party O'Brien (Jon Brewster) left and Big Brother At right Is Martin (Cody Riedeman) The star-crossed lovers come up against enemies externally internally and even within each other Ticket prices are $8 general admission and $6 for students and seniors Tickets can be bought from drama students or at the theatre door The Miss California Pageant a franchise of Miss America will be staged June 27-30 in Fresno's William Saroyan Theatre To date 50 young women throughout the State erf California have been selected to compete for the title of Miss California 2001 Those 50 lilies have left approximately 50 first and second runners-up throughout California These first and second ninners-up have been invited to compete one more time for a chance at two local titles Miss Yosemite Valley and Miss Pacific Coast The winners will then advance to the Miss California pageant competing far the title of Miss California 2001 and a $10000 scholarship All contestants receive a scholarships for just competing in the Miss California Program This fust "Invitational" takes place in the Golden Valley High School Performing Ails Centre Horoscopes By Eugenia Last CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Lionel Hampton Jessica Lange Ryan O'Neal Toller Cranston Mauricio Gugelmin Luther Vandross Carmen Electro Joey Lawrence Happy Birthday: Put your good memory to work for you Draw on your past experience and you will spiral in a positive promising direction The more straightforward you are the more allies you will win The work you do with others will bring you recognition last friendships and the highest rewards Your Bridge help from those you live with Too much stress will result in disagreements Do the work yourself 2 slant AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Fcb 18): Group activities will lead to romantic opportunities Don't let relatives know your intentions They are not likely to agree with your plans and may even cause delays or setbacks 4 stars PISCES (Feb 19-March 20): Visit friends or relatives who have been confined Yew need time to think about your future direction and to make both professional and personal changes Don't be afraid to make moves 3 stars Birthday Baby: You'll be on the go and forever searching for love adventure and financial independence You have strong willpower and drive which will ensure your success You are daring outgoing and entertaining (Need advice? Check out Web sites at astroadvkexom eugenialastxom Test Your Play Sister is infatuated with prison inmates Dear Aim Landerc In the past year my usler has become involved with several mule prisoners I'm not talking about men anvsted fir minor crimes I'm talking about munkim I fete how it woriuc liiine befriends these guys and believes cvoydimg they tefl hen Of counc they arc all innocent and were Meanwhile Elaine is driving hundreds of miles twice a month to visit these prisoners often spending the night in a mmeL She accepts dieir kag-disiawe or ilkxt calls and sends them money and gifts AU dusk costing Iict a fortune and she canlt aflbni Elaine is a single mother and hasa limited income When I was ai her house last week I fctund pictures of her ttuk naked which she planning lo rend to her latest prisoner boyfriend Elaine is convinced her actions are noble because she is befriending an and giving him something to live for I low can I convince her that her behavior is Hzane aid that she is being used? appreciate your help -Her Brother in Dear Arizona Brother Your pathetic sister is voy lonely and so desperate far a man in her life that she will do anything tohave one She also hasa which complicates matters Elaine sees heradf as a and of course those prisoners arc more than happy to be I doubt that you can reason wkh Hame Your best bet is to By to fix her up with some docent fellows and hope something dicks Good luck need it Dear Ann Landers: Please inform your readers once again of an opportunity tocome together for the largest day of community service The 13th Annual National Youth Service Day will take place on fiiday and Saturday April 20-21 It is sponsored by Youth Service America aid the National Youth Leadership Council in partnership with Parade Magazine young Americans volunteer at record levels regardless of race religion economic level or ability Service-learning is an extremely effective way to develop cultural tolerance and understanding Thisyearover 100 organizations will participate in our new Able to Serve award program to engage yotfh with disabilities to help plan and implement youth service projects Ann you have helped us spread the word about the benefits of community service in the past Please let your readers know they can visit our' Wd site wwwJSERVEneUxg or write to Youth Service America 1101 1 5th StNW Suite 200 Washington DC 20005-5002 to learn more about National Youth Service Day and the resources YSA has to offer Wfe hope your readers will join us in the largest and most diverse day of service yet StevcnA Culbertson President and CEO Youth Service America BLOW (R) mmm nmiKMEMjPS-13 CHOUCHNtTKEI KINGDOM COME ENEMY AT 1ME BATES (R) ri5-4-15-7-05-9d0 REGENCY-THEATRE- Ait OF JOE OFT 5-S-7fi-MD ALONG CAMM 9981 JR) SPY KIOS (K) EXIT WOUNDS (R) 930 at the 1 You are declarer with the West hand at Four Hearts North leads the A-K-Q of diamonds South fallowing suit How would you play the hand? West East 4AK8 6432 VAKQ105 96 J4 4962 093 AKJ10 2 This Is a double-dummy problem which means you are permitted to look at all four hands in trying to find the solution You are declarer with the South hand Five Clubs and West leads the jack of diamonds How would you play the hand? NORTH 4K6532 1097 A6 643 WEST EAST J97 A 10 4 62 TJ864 J10974 4Q853 6 K2 SOUTH 8 VAQ3 4 K2 AQJ10987 1 Ruff the diamond and lead ten of hearts! This unusual numbers: 182327343842 ARIES (March 21-April 19 feel anxious if someone you misled has not been completely honest with you Channel your energy into hobbies and personal interests It's time to do things dial make you happy 3 stars TAURUS (April 20-May 20): A secret love affair will play havoc with your heart Think before you jump into a situation that is emotionally devastating Save your heart and put your energy into seif-improvement 2 stars GEMINI (May2I-June 20): let your pern talk you into spending mote than you planned play gives you your best chance to make the contract If you were to play the A-K-Q of trumps instead hoping to find the suit divided 3-3 or to catch the doubleton jack the contract would be in jeopardy if either opponent started with the J-z-x-z of trumps By leading the ten of hearts at trick four you mwintain control of trumps to the fullest extent possible The opponent who wins with the jack cannot profitably return a diamond since you would ruff it with nine And if he leads anything else you can then drawtrumps with the A-K-Q and make the contract except in the unlikely event that the trumps are divided 5-1 or 6-0 2 The only problem of course is to overcome the shortage of entries to dummy To meet this challenge win the diamond with the king and return the queen ofhearts! West wins but is helpless Let's say he returns a diamond You win in dummy and lead the ten pfhearte If East covers with the jack you win with the ace return to dummy with a heart to the nine and take the trump finesse If East does not cover the ten of hearts you remain in dummy and take the trump finesse that much sooner In either case you wind up with 11 tricks game ft 3SS dSKa3ZB jmmnJL i a i a 'viS FREDDYGOTi FINGERED you CANT CHANCE INI CHANNEL Catch up on correspondence dial is long overdue Make sure that the groups you join have the same beliefs 2 stars CANCER (June 21 July 22): You aren't seeing your position clearly Step back and reassess your motives and your direction It's time to consider your future plans and exactly who and what fits into diem 5 stars LEO (July 23-Aug 22): You can sell your ideas to those who can supply the financial backing that you need Small-business projects will turn into a worthwhile venture as long as you don't try to expand too quickly 3 stars VIRGO (Aug 23-SepL 22): Make changes to your environment You need to focus on what will bring you the satisfaction you require Rid yourself of bad habits and nonproductive people 3 stars LIBRA (Sept 23-Oct 22): Choose your activities carefully If you take part in intellectual games you will meet individuals who can entice you You're hr the mood for love so set the stage and be prepared to play 4 stars SCORPIO (Oct 23-Nov 21): Make plans to do things with children or to be involved in outdoor activities "Havel will be in your best interests but be careful not to overspend 5 stars SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): Someone you live with will be impossible to get along with Don't try to deal with important issues or nuke changes that will upset your household Make plans to go out with friends 2 stars CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): Changes in your home will be hectic but beneficial Don't count on much For newspaper delivery problems call 722-151 1 from 7 am to 10 am Monday through Saturday Merced Sun-Star jixiuin MAIN PLACE WfTADIUMw CINEMAS 100 STADIUM SEATING 100 DIGITAL SOUND 13 LUXURIOUS THEATERS DAILY BARGAIN SHOWS GRAND OPENING I APRIL OTH FREDDY COT FINCERED TDM GREEN i CROCODILE DUNDEE IN LA PAUL HOGAN AND MANY MORE! 403 MAINATTC Tomorrow: Careful: danger ahead 02001 Kina IWm Syndicate Inc The GQGGCMQ THIS TIME YOU CANT CHANGE THE CHANNEL ALL STADIUM -ALL DIGITAL 1 $500 ALL SHOWS BEFORE 6 Ph $450 SENIORS (55 or older) FREDDY GOT FINGERED (R) CROCODILE DUNDEE (PG) MEMENTO (R) VALENTINE (R) RETURN WITH HONOR (NR) THE MEXICAN (R) GET OVER IT (PG-13) YOU CAN COUNT ON ME (R) 0 BROTHER WHERE ART THOU? 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