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THE.NEW TANNER THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1998 DAY 2 "Best Price, Best Service Since 1972" 853-1553 SAU og Cloudy/possible showers Sunny Breaks Partly Cloudy High 2 / Low -4 High 3 / Low -2 High 1 / Low -1 379 Queen St., Acton FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY QL Fe ARIES - March 21/April 20 Don't beat around the bush when talk- ing with a close friend about a personal problem. Just tell him or her exactly what's on your mind. He or she won't be upset with you. As a matter of fact. he or she will want to help you rectify the situation. A loved one needs a shoulder to cry on. Be supportive. TAURUS - April 21/May 21 Stand tall when a business acquain- tance accuses you of unscrupulous dealings. You know that you didn't do anything wrong. If you explain yourself, your superiors will believe and support you. An old friend asks a favor of you. Try to help him or her, because you two used to be very when it comes to a family matter come up with the answer. That spe- cial someone hasn't called in a while. ROROSCOPES December 20-26 SCORPIO -- Oct 24/Nov 22 Don't try to be someone you're not when you meet an interesting person late in the week. Scorpio. He or she will see right through your charade. Just be yourself. and youre sure to make a good impression. A close friend needs someone to talk to. Be there for him or her. SAGITTARIUS -- Nov 23/Dec 21 While you face a lot of setbacks at work this week, Sagittarius, try to remain optimistic. Just work dili- gently. and youll make progre The higher-ups will be impressed with how much you're-able to accomplish. Aquarius plays an important role on Wednesday. Listen to what he or she has to say. ate the help. That special someone plans a romantic getaway. Enjoy! How to Keep Your Christmas Tree Healthy, Safe and Beautiful This Year Nothing brings back happy holiday memories like the smell of a real Christmas tree in your home. However, nothing adds frustration to the Christ- mas season like premature needle loss or a tree that simply dries out. Taking a few simple steps can help ensure a healthy green tree throughout the sea- son. Choosing The Right Christmas Tree In a typical Christmas tree lot, you'll find sev- eral tree varieties, and of course, they come in all shapes and sizes. "Some are easy to hang ornaments on (like the Noble Fir, Balsam and Fraser Fir), and others are much fuller and denser (like the Planta- tion Douglas Fir and Grand Fir), better lending themselves to decorating with garland or rope-type decorations. It's a personal preference as to which one better suits your needs. Choose a tree that doesn't have any brown or in your home. "Spin" the tree around so that you if it can be tied or wrapped for ease of transporting it home on your car roof or in the trunk. In Time For The He. 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A to a loved one for romantic advice. gerous situations for other drivers. a PACE 19 Soe ' friend asks a favor of you. Don't' He or she has your hest interest at Christmas Tree Safety Tips 38. ae s se ean putt a") ae ve wh Gooden immediately say yes. because there is in your A dry Christmas tree can ignite and go up in 30. Ai ore oie ee y . some danger involved. Try to help ess ate in the week. flames in as little as 30 seconds. The most obvious ie 4. Labeled him or her come up with a different PISCES -- Feb 19/March 20 way to avoid a fire is to keep open flames far from 22. Like baby talk way to handle the situation. All eyes are on you when it comes to. | your tree. To safeguard it from sparks, don't oper- De Dried fait LEO - July 23/August 23 an important financial devision this Nea fireplace in tie cane Toon: Dlaceihe (en awa This is your week to roar, Leo. week. Pisces. Make an informed alee BIER. aened a eC away, Everything is going your way at work decision, and think about what's best from heat sources and air ducts vents to SS and at home. | Enjoy it. and pamper for everyone involved. The person drying out. Always turn off tree lights at bedtime yourself a little. Spend some time with whom you've been seeing wants to and when you are away from home. friends whom you haven't seen in a _ intensify the relationship. Say yes. Position electrical light cords and extensions so uISIey "¢T PLS 6c while. They pate ao interesting RANIGUSTIN that no one can trip over them. To prevent trees ajqqrg "zz nea "RE news to tell you. Sagittarius plays a MOUS THDAYS passey 17 181925 "17 key role late in the week. DECEMBER 20 from eppins ates Sy se coe spore ne sjoges 'QT UlLJOD "97 VIRGO -- Aug 24/Sept 22 Uri Geller, Psychic tree well and keep it balanced. 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Scorpio is involved. © Jim Harbaugh, Football Player = suaddy, SAIPIS "6 See S absorption of water. . sasua."¢ paunig "g LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 DECEMBER 24 Keep The Tree Well Watered saiqes "< aanyg *L Keep ee wae pout yOu ve ae Mary Higgins Clark, Author To reduce safety hazards and to keep trees look- unde *| meee ibra. A "fri tries to pull the wool z ing their best, k th ll hydrated. The aver- cI sw somes 10 a per- DECEMBER 25 ing their best, keep them well hydrated. ° : ee ee ee Ones (CEN Aine lennor Since age Christmas tree "drinks" between 2 pintsand1 | NMMO@SNOLLO'IOS SSOYDV SNOLLN'IOS Instead of believing the lies, think log- DECEMBER 26 gallon of water per day. On the first day, it may ically. That special someone takes you Phil Spector Macc Produce draw more than a full gallon! A common cause of out late in the week. Enjoy yourself. BEC Obs eiusie: Ploguce! tree "dry out" and premature needle loss simply is Hews | allowing the tree to run out of water. 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