UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Thursday, March 20.1997
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Bells toll for return of swallows
The Associated Press
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif.
— The clang of old mission bells yesterday welcomed the swallows—and the tourists — back to their aging, warm-weather retreat.
The birds need to help their human landlords finance repairs of their 200-year-old nest, the mission that gave its name to a town, an Indian people and the romantic song When the Swallows Come Back to Capistrano.
Earthquakes and erosion have made the Great Stone Church, one of California's oldest buildings, a shaky ruin. Administrators are counting on the tourists' dollars that accompany the swallows to
help pay the estimated $5 million restoration bill.
"We're paying as we go, and it's a question of getting enough funds together to finish it off," said administrator Jerry Miller.
So far, about $1 million has been raised and so sent.
It takes the swallows about a month to fly in from their winter nests at Goya, Argentina. Biologists say that the swallows really do arrive about this time each year, though weather and food fluctuations mean they don't show up exactly on March 19, St. Joseph's Day.
After the Spanish and the native people built the mission in the late
1700s, the birds started putting their mud nests under the eaves of the buildings.
Last year, in a move to drum up business, local leaders decided to offer swallow celebrations on both March 19 and on the previous weekend.
Yesterday's ringing of the bells was the second this year for the swallows, who were already there. And so were the tourists.
"I never thought I cared a thing for California, and now I'm going to be homesick for it," said Dartha Bull of White Bluff, Tenn., who kept a promise to bring her daughter Karmen for her 16th birthday.
"We'd love to come back," she said.
Aries (March 21-April 19) - Today is a 6.
The sun is going into your sign today, and all is well with the world. This momentous occasion also is known as the vernal equinox. Do not be surprised if you find it impossible to inhibit yourself. You may burst out laughing for no reason.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) - Today is a 5.
Today begins your annual completion phase.
You have four weeks to finish everything you
started last year. Some of these are projects
you have been avoiding so this is not going to
be easy. You are tough. You will survive.
HOROSCOPES
Gemini (May 21-June 21) - Today is 6.7.
You are charming, vivacious and popular.
How about organizing a softball league?
Now is the perfect time. You could get teams from each civic group in your city. People want to play, and it is up to you to make sure they do. If not softball, something else.
Cancer (June 22-July 22) - Today is a 5.
The emphasis for the next few weeks is on your career. You may have to work harder, but you may have more money soon. Do not look at it as scary but as a game. Do what your boss expects – do it well – and you will get the prize.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) - Today is a 7.
During the coming 30 days, you should take a trip, sign up for a class or get your manuscripts published. Two out of three would not be bad, so make a list. What would you like to accomplish? The possibilities are endless.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) - Today is a 5.
Focus for the next 12 weeks is jointly
holded finances. That includes your household
checking account, savings account,
investments and taxes. Do not take out a loan
 today. Walt until tomorrow to do that.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) - Today is a 7
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) - Today is a 7.
Opposites attract, but they also repel.
For example, Libra and Aries often form love/hate relationships. Libra is the pacifist, of course. Aries is the warrior. You must admit, you never run out of things to talk about. Another one of those confrontations is coming.
Scopli (Oct. 24-Nov. 21) - Today is a 6.
For the next few weeks, you will be spurned to do more things for more people. You might even feel unappreciated. The main problem is a pusty co-worker, who could get really annoying. If you are working toward a common goal, you will get along much better.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Today is a 7 hour there an amusement park within the city.
two of your home? You should go there tonight. You have something to celebrate. This is, after all, the vernal equinox. Do something outrageous for tomorrow night.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Today is a 7.
Today begins your best time of the year for
household projects, or if all of that is hop-
loss, move on to something better. You will
be in the mood to take action. Do not do it
today, though. Think about it for another day.
Aquatina (Jan 20-Feb. 18) - Today is a 7.
You will have a good time for the next few weeks. You will be inspired to get together with your brothers and sisters, or at least to call them. If you do not have any siblings, make sure you connect with a friend you have know for more than 10 years.
Picces (Feb. 19-March 20) - Today is a 6.
The sun has been in your sign for about
30 days, much to your delight. Now it is going
into Anes. For the next 30 days, you will be
more involved with money. Spend, save,
count and sort. Go along with a suggestion
your sweetheart makes in private.
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