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Tom Clanton, left, visits Charles Earl Clanton at the Scott County Nursing Center Friday, Sept. 18. Visitation of residents remains limited at the facility amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Tom Clanton says he visits the center one or two times per week.

Nursing homes continue to limit visitations amid COVID-19 By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Scott County Times According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), coronavirus restrictions limiting visitors to nursing home is lifted, however local visitation remains limited due to CMS thresholds for reopening. While the new CMS guidelines at first glance appear to clear visitors at nursing homes, the issue is more nuanced. “As regulations look like they’re loosening, cases are going up,” Scott County Nursing Center Administrator Debbie O’Dell said. In fact, O’Dell said that the center is tightening visitation guidelines. “Until recently, we allowed visitation

on the patio,” O’Dell said. “At this time, we are allowing visitation through the window and end of life visitation.” O’Dell was quick to compliment residents of Scott County Nursing Center and their families for their compliance with shifting visitation guidelines. “Resident response to this has been amazing,” O’Dell said. “They’ve been using cell phones and technology to connect with family. The family influence and involvement is still there, it’s just in a different form.” O’Dell encourages residents to follow medical and scientific advice regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. “Everybody has their opinion,” O’Dell said. “I go by the science and medicine.”

By BETH ZUMWALT Scott County Times Nearly 10 percent of Scott County’s approximately 3,000 registered voters have applied for a ballot to vote by mail. “We have 325 applications,” Sandy Hankins, Scott County Clerk, said. “We get more every day.” The last day to apply for a mailin ballot is Oct. 29, and that is also the last day Hankins can put one in the mail. Hankins said she is not concerned about voter fraud with the use of mail-in voting. “No one is going to get to vote twice,” she said. “Once an application is received in our office, that person’s information is flagged that they have already voted. They will not be able to vote twice.” Hankins says she believes the fear and confusion over mail-in voting is caused by the media. “They are just trying to make a big deal over nothing,” she said. Hankins also said she has faith in the United States Postal Service’s ability to get the ballots to her office. “I have faith in the post office,” she said. “We have never had a problem with getting our mail in a timely fashion.” So far, Hankins said she has not received a request for a ballot from anyone who is out of the country. "We have received some (requests) from all (of the states) but not out of the States." According to Hankins, in previous elections one or two mail-in votes have arrived in her office after election day. “But that hardly ever happens,” she said.

County clerks in Illinois must do a final tabulation on votes Nov. 17. Any votes counted after the Nov. 3 election, must be postmarked before or on Nov. 3. Hankins said she and her deputies are busy this week stuffing ballots into envelopes. Thursday, Sept. 24, is the first day the ballots can be mailed. This year is different in that the county clerk’s office is mandated to be open election day but only for people needing to change their address and names. Once their records are updated, they will be allowed to vote at the clerk’s office. Grace voters or voters with registration issues may vote in the County Clerk’s office. Polls are open from 6 a.m. until 7 p.m. The Scott County Clerk’s office is also open Oct. 31 from 9 a.m. to noon for those wanting to vote early in person. Important election dates: Q Sept. 24: First day for early voting and to mail an official ballot. Hours are 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Q Oct. 7: Early Vote Grace Period begins at the County Clerk’s office. Grace Period Voting is when an individual registers to vote and votes in the same day. This is only done at the County Clerk’s office. Q Oct. 29: Last day for the Clerk’s office to receive Vote By Mail applications. Q Oct. 31: County Clerk’s office open 9 a.m. to noon for early voting by person. Q Nov. 2: Last day to early vote in the County Clerk’s office. Hours are 8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. Q Nov. 3: Election Day, voters must vote at their respective polling places at this time

Bluffs School Board agrees to feasibility study 6-1 By BETH ZUMWALT Scott County Times Bluffs School Board entered into a joint agreement with Winchester to conduct a feasibility study into consolidation between the two districts. The vote was 6-1 with Dwayne Hart voting No. Cost of the study is $12,500 and will be split between the two districts. There is a probability that at least a portion, or maybe all, of the money will be reimbursed by the state. “There is an application process,” Kevin Blankenship, superintendent of both districts, said. “The state puts so much money in the kettle, and depending on how many schools apply, the money will be distributed back to the schools.”

“We can’t say it’s not going to work or it is going to work unless we have the information. We put it out there, let a third party gather it and then make an informed decision.”

Kevin Blankenship Superintendent Teri Kunkel, board member, clarified that the money was only to hire a consultant to do the study and not an agreement of any kind. The study will be conducted and then returned to the schools for review before being sent to the Illinois State Board of Education before further action will be taken. “Will we get to see the feasibility study, before you send it in?” she asked. Blankenship assured the board no action will be taken without review by both boards. The assumption of the Bluffs board was that if consolidation would take place, a new high school would be built on middle ground and both communities would retain their pre-K though eighth grades. Both schools have high schools that are approximately 100 years old.

%OXIIV ZLOO VSHQG &29,' PRQH\ RQ &KURPHERRNV DQG FOHDQLQJ VXSSOLHV By BETH ZUMWALT Scott County Times The Bluffs School Board met last week and heard that the district has received $100,000 in federal grants related to COVID. “Those are restricted funds,” Kevin Blankenship, superintendent of the district, said. “We can’t use the money for just anything. It has to be COVID related.” To that end, Blankenship said the money had been allocated for more Chromebooks and cleaning supplies for the district. Blankenship also said the district will most likely see a drop in transportation funding. “I believe it will be pro-rated,” he said. “The state has said flat funding for this year. The loss of revenue state wide is seven to 10 percent which is better than the 15-18 percent expected.” Of the one cent sales tax the district collects, that number is also down. “Expenses go up every year,” Blankenship said. Blankenship made his remarks as the board held their budget hearing, (See, SUPPLIES, A2) “We may be getting the cart before the horse a little bit there,” Blankenship said after the meeting. “We don’t know what the study will show. It may show that consolidation is not going to benefit either district.” Considering combining the two high schools, Gary Westermeyer said the job would be to find a way to build a new school without burdening the tax payer. Both Winchester and Bluffs have outstanding bonds that were used to renovate their buildings. Winchester has approximately seven years left on a 10-year bond and Bluffs is in the second year of an eight year bond. “That’s the purpose of the study,” Blankenship said. “We do the study and see what our options are. (See, STUDY, A2)

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Justin Gibbs, left, Territory Sales Manager for Beck’s Hybrids, talks to Phillip Cummings at the farm of Eric Brown south of Winchester during the beginning of the corn harvest.

Fall harvest underway in Scott County By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Scott County Times Fall corn and bean harvests are underway in Scott County. The corn harvest, according to farmers Jim Keller and Kim Curry, president of the Pike-Scott Farm Bureau, has been somewhat delayed by high moisture content. “We’re normally rolling by Labor Day, but not this year,” Keller said. Keller said that high market prices tied to a shortage in supply prompted him to start harvesting as early as Sept. 9. “There were some really good corn bids,” Keller said. “Some of the elevators were paying extra if you could deliver by a certain date. And they were offering discounted grain drying. Most of that ended Sunday night.” According to Keller and Curry, grain prices have been higher than expected over the last month. “An interesting thing, there was kind of a void in Midwest corn supply,” Keller said. “That was our incentive to get started with the harvest.” Keller attributes the later-thannormal harvest in the Sny Drainage District to summer rains in June and July.

“On the lower ground, the late June rains have impacted yield,” Keller said. “On the higher ground, we’re seeing some pretty good corn. I’d say we are all over the place on yields.” Curry also said prices had risen for corn and beans, despite predictions of price dips due to the global economic slowdown. “Prices have surprisingly been up for the last month for both corn and beans, and we don’t know exactly why,” Curry said. “We were told all summer the supply would be way up and exports would be down, but I’ve heard corn is up as much as $0.40 and beans $0.90.” Curry, on the other hand, attributes the later than normal harvest to cool August temperatures more than early summer precipitation. “We had a cooler August than normal,” Curry said. “We didn’t have the hot dry-down weather the last several weeks.” The harvest, though, Curry believes will not be too significantly impacted by the cooler weather and summer precipitation. “We’re not too bad,” Curry said. “It’s mid-September. In six weeks most of us will be done. We’ll be okay.”

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Ridge Runner Chronicles: Bill Hoagland

MOUNTAIN LION STARTED MAKING TROUBLE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD

About four weeks ago, there was an adult male mountain lion roaming around a subdivision in Godfrey, about a quarter mile from my house. There were several eyewitnesses, and one of them had the presence of mind to film this “kitty” on their cell phone. I saw a copy of the video shortly after it was taken. The odd thing about this “kitty” was that it was roaming around in someone’s back yard in the middle of the day. Normally, they do their prowling at night. About a week later, we found a mountain lion track near Annie’s horse barn, and we assume it is the same mountain lion as in the video. This mountain lion is probably long gone now, but the fact that it had been here just hanging out here in the neighborhood raises some issues — such as, are we safe? Sightings of mountain lions in the Midwest are not that uncommon these days. Did you know that in Missouri, several have been killed attempting to cross either Interstate 70 or Interstate 44? And here in Illinois, one was killed by police within the city limits of Chicago several years ago. They are here for the deer. And who can blame them? What a smorgasbord it must seem to them with all these fat whitetails running around in our neighborhoods and subdivisions with no natural predators other than automobiles. DNA studies suggest that these mountain lions migrated here from the Black Hills of South Dakota. They are young males who have been pushed out of traditional mountain lion country by other mountain lions and by encroaching civilization.

But once they relocate here in the Midwest, and they get settled in, one mountain lion will claim a “territory” that might cover as much as one hundred miles in circumference. That is why the mountain lion that was seen here in Godfrey four weeks ago could well be a hundred miles north of here today “running his traps.” So, do these mountain lions pose a significant threat to us? Not as much as you would think. Normally, they prefer to avoid humans. Based on reasonably current statistics, mountain lion attacks on humans are rare. Over the past five years, for example, there have been approximately 10 verified attacks on humans in the United States, and all of those attacks occurred in western states, such as Colorado and California, where encounters between mountain lions and humans are much more likely to occur simply because there are more mountain lions. Of those attacks, two were fatal and the rest involved confrontations with a variety of injuries for the victim. Many of the non-fatal attacks involved small children who fortunately were with adults at the time or else there might have been more fatalities in these confrontations. If you do encounter a mountain lion in a remote area, you are to let it become aware of your presence by yelling at it. Make yourself look as imposing and formable as you can, with direct eye contact, as opposed to crouching down in a submissive posture, or worse yet, running in the opposite direction. If a mountain lion has been seen repeatedly in your neighborhood, it is probably a good idea to put off your nightly jog or that

walk after dark until the dust settles. And keep the pets at home. Looking at the attacks that have occurred over the past few years, they often appear to be triggered by having a pet along. If you do get attacked, you should aggressively fight the mountain lion rather than acting in a passive manner, as you are supposed to do if attacked by a grizzly bear. If you see a mountain lion in your neighborhood, the best advice would be to promptly contact the Illinois Department of Natural Resources directly and let them deal with the issue. Under Illinois law, as of Jan. 1, 2015, mountain lions are protected animals. This means they cannot be killed by civilians unless there is an imminent threat to lives or property. There is no point in complicating things by taking matters into your own hands and firing off a few rounds down the cul-du-sac. The only thing worse than a live mountain lion is probably a wounded mountain lion. ––––––––––––––––––– Q Bill Hoagland has practiced law in Alton for more than 50 years, but he has spent more than 70 years hunting, fishing and generally being in the great outdoors. His wife, Annie, shares his love of the outdoor life. Much of their spare time is spent on their farm in Calhoun County. Bill can be reached at billhoagland70@ gmail.com.

Outdoor Truths: Gary Miller

I CAN ALWAYS COUNT ON FIRST DAY OF DEER SEASON

The opening day of deer season was always a special day for me. I can remember counting down the days and even being unable to sleep the night before. I can remember hunting in a downpour and in the hottest of days. It seemed no matter how uncertain the circumstances were, I was willing to get up early and make my way to a tree stand, because that fourth Saturday of September was opening day, no matter if the weather cooperated or not. And while I could not predict any other thing with confidence, I could mark my calendar around this certainty. Years ago, I took a big step of faith. I left a position I had held for many years. I had finally reached a place where I was living on a decent salary with good benefits. But, I felt the need to move to a new position where I would have neither. I would have to trust God for everything. I can remember many days, especially early on, where the circumstances around my life on one day were great and, on another day, seemed hopeless. As a result, I begin to live on an emotional roller coaster. When things looked good, I was happy, and when things looked bad, I fretted, worried and complained. I can remem-

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ber the day God exposed my problem. In a not-so-gentle way, he showed me where I was putting my trust, and it wasn’t in him. In so many unspoken words, he reminded me the reason I was on an emotional roller coaster was because I was putting my trust in things that constantly change. And if I continue to ride that roller coaster, I will stay emotionally sick at my stomach. He reminded me that my eyes were to focus on the One who is not only as consistent as opening day, but who holds every circumstance and situation in his hands. I can put my trust in the changing winds and waves, or I can put my trust in the unchanging anchor of my soul.

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to change. You should. I know you want to work to help rectify the situation. You should. But if all these things are causing you to go from mood to mood, it’s a good sign you are putting your trust in changing circumstances and not in an unchangeable God. ––––––––––––––––––– Q Gary has three books that are compilations of the articles he has written for nearly 15 years. He also speaks at game dinners and men’s groups for churches and associations. You can contact him at gary@outdoortruths.org.

The times we are living in right now are fluid. They are changing. Many of the circumstances we are in are not of our doing. Many of the situations we have been forced to endure are making many of us fret, worry, and complain. We think if we could just change our circumstances, our problems would be solved – we would be happy. We think if we could just manipulate the conditions of our country, our problems would be solved, and we would be happy. So, as a result, we ride an emotional roller coaster. When the circumstances are good, we are. When they are not, we are not. I know you want things

(Continued from A1) Dewayne Hart was the most vocal against the study, saying even the study was ill-timed. “This is not the time to talk about consolidation,” he said. “There is a pandemic, an election that may not be decided until after January and a struggling economy,” he said. “I’m not against it. I am opposed to the timing. I am surprised we’re pursing it on such a schedule. ” Hart said he was proud of the Bluffs school board for being fiscally responsible. “When we have spent money, we have spent it very responsibly,” he said. “But tax bills is what everybody talks about. It’s important to people. Corn is $3.48. We are an agricultural community. When the farmer hurts, the community hurts. No tractors being sold, no trucks, no furniture. People aren’t spending money.” Hart was assured the study was only a study and might in fact lower taxes, especially for Winchester property owners. “Bluffs pays a higher tax for their schools than Winchester does,” Blankenship said. “Taxes should come down if it passes.” Shelly Tweedy, another board member, said she was also concerned about the items mentioned by Hart. “But we also need to be responsible to our students,” she said. “We have kids in high school who run out of classes by their senior year. There are no options to take, no electives to take toward your career to college. We need robotics and coding and things these kids are going to need. It’s our duty to explore what we can offer.” Westmeyer said the area loses students every year that leave the area to find jobs. “But if an industry was looking at this area, they are going to look at the applicant pool,” he said. Blankenship stressed he was only looking for a motion to have the study. “We need data to make a good decision,” he said. “We can’t say it’s not going to work or it is going to work unless we have the information. We put it out there, let a third party gather it and then make an informed decision.” Blankenship said back

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prior to the regular meeting. The meeting was held in the gym with everyone in masks and socially distanced. “We ended the year strong,” Blankenship said. “And we will again, but we need to be prepared for different times, different sources of funding.” Blankenship also told the board that the schools were in week five of the school year, and so far, things were going well. “We are in school 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.,” he said. “We will start transitioning to longer school days in the future with plenty of notice for parents.” He also addressed that remote learning students have been seen out running around, shopping, swimming, etc. “We have had students and parents both say that is not fair,” he said. “And it isn’t. We are going to live stream classes in the future. It will be less stress on the teacher and provide more structure to everyone.” Blankenship said the school has 33 remote learners now, down from 45 earlier.

in 2003-2004, a committee of 10 was formed for a regional consolidation including Meredosia-Chambersburg, Virginia, Triopia, Winchester. Bluffs committee members voted it down, so the remaining schools started over. The motion did not pass. “To my knowledge there has never been a vote on consolidation,” Blankenship said. If a vote is held, it must pass in both Winchester and Bluffs. After more than an hour and a half of discussion, the matter was called for a vote and Hart was the lone No vote, although a few of the members hestiated before casting their vote. Winchester passed the same question at their board meeting Tuesday, Sept. 15, 7-0 with little discussion.

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“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30 NIV

e all indulge in self-pity from time to time. Sometimes it seems like we’ve been dealt a lousy hand. I recall a counselor once saying, as I was lamenting some problems I was having, “it’s tough to be you,” which seemed to actually give me license to pity myself even more. But what I think he was really saying was to not be so hard on myself. What I was suffering from was the tyranny of all the obligations I was placing on myself. And sometimes we do indeed feel sorry for ourselves because of all the obligations placed on us, by ourselves or others. Perhaps we need to learn how to say no to others, and change the “shoulds” to “coulds.” That is, every time you find yourself saying “I should do x,” switch it to “I could do

x.” So instead of saying “I should call my mother,” why not instead say “I could call my mother”? That slight change of wording changes the whole tenor of how it feels. To get back to the morass of self-pity that we often find ourselves in, the problem with indulging self-pity is that it takes us down a rabbit-hole that can be hard to get out of. Sure, life is tough, but it’s also beautiful, and full of opportunities. Thank God for the aspects of your life which make it hard; they are sometimes the very things that allow us to grow. –Christopher Simon

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Lucy M. Soto VanHyning

Lucy M. Soto VanHyning, 92 of Winchester passed away Sunday September 20, 2020 at the Scott County Nursing Center. She was born May 23, 1928 in Mitchell, IL the daughter of the late Edwardo and Esther Moreno Soto. She married Jack VanHyning June 2, 1961 in Alton. She worked for Mobil Chemical for many years until her retirement. She lovingly volunteered at St. Mark’s Church in Winchester where she was a member and also volunteered at the Scott County Nursing Center. Surviving are her sisters Flo (Ron) Nelson, Betsy

(Pat) Stuart, Cathy Beiser, her brother Johnnie, and numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents, husband Jack in 2002, brothers Jesse, Jack and sister Sophia. A funeral mass will be celebrated at 11 am Thursday September 24, 2020 at St. Mark’s Church in Winchester. Burial will be in Winchester City Cemetery. Friends may call on Thursday from 10 am until 10:45 at the Coonrod Funeral Home in Winchester. Memorial contributions can be made to the

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WINCHESTER BY IRENE TREECE

Hello Scott County, I saw Walmart has taken down the tape walkway at both doors so no more walking the extra distance to enter the building to shop. I think more businesses have opened up. I know it has been hard on a lot. It`s sad the Ponderosa closed their doors; they seemed to always have a good crowd at mealtime no matter what day of the week it was. I hope the kids get to trick/trunk or treat this year. they have already missed out on the whole summer for the most part not being allowed to socialize with their friends and enjoy being a kid. I haven`t heard if the carpenters that do interior home repairs are allowed to do their work or not, I only

know the roofing companies are working hard to get caught up before bad weather hits after being shut down for two or three months. We can be thankful for the internet. At least we can enjoy our church services, the ones that do the streaming. It is even better when one can answer questions and be part of the group while shut-in at home. Some churches have opened for services but are certainly following the distancing and mask-wearing. Just a reminder to get your order placed for the colossal nuts that are sold by the United Methodist Church in Manchester. Just call a member to order. Two elderly men were pushing carts in a depart-

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ment store when they collided. The first one said, "I'm sorry I was looking for my wife and not looking where I was going." "That`s ok I`m looking for my wife too and can`t find her I`m getting a little desperate." The first man said, "I will help you look for her what does she look like?" The second man said, "She`s 27 years old. with red hair, blue eyes. long legs. and a big bust wearing short shorts. What does your wife look like?" The first man said, "Never mind let`s look for yours first". Last Week`s Trivia - -Greek Next Week`s Trivia - -What is the name of the longest-lived person in the Bible?

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900A-NO TRESPASSING CALHOUN COUNTY NO TRESPASSING on William and Geraldine Schleeper Farms. 6.9.21

NO TRESPASSING or hunting allowed on the land in Batchtown owned by Steve and Cindy Meszaros. Violators will be prosecuted. 9.8.21 NO TRESPASSING or hunting allowed on the land in Batchtown owned by Marcy Klockenkemper, Judy Lamer, Jeremy Russell, Bonnie Stepanek and Cindy Mezzos. Violators will be prosecuted. 9.8.21 NO TRESPASSING of any kind is permitted on the Kim Kamp and Joe Stelbrink farm located on Summit Grove Rd., Kampsville. Violators will be prosecuted. 8.26.21

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This Day In History - The first commencement at Harvard College, in Cambridge, MA, was held. - John Paul Jones, commander of the American warship Bon Homme, was quoted as saying â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have not yet begun to fight!â&#x20AC;? - John Andre, a British spy, was captured with papers revealing that Benedict Arnold was going to surrender West Point, NY, to the British. - The Corps of Discovery, the Lewis and Clark expedition, reached St. Louis, MO, and ended the trip to the Pacific Northwest. - Victoria Chaflin Woodhull was born. She became the first female candidate for the U.S. Presidency. - The Knickerbocker Base Ball Club of New York was formed by Alexander Joy Cartwright. It was the first baseball team in America. - Astronomer Johann Gottfried Galle discovered the planet Neptune. - â&#x20AC;&#x153;Keystone Comedyâ&#x20AC;? by Mack Sennett was released. - Flashbulbs were patented by Johannes Ostermeier. - The first transcontinental telecast was received on the west coast. The show â&#x20AC;&#x153;Crusade for Freedomâ&#x20AC;? was broadcast by CBS-TV from New York.

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- The Reagan administration announced its plans for what became known as Radio Marti.

- Iraq publicly threatened to destroy Middle East oil fields and to attack Israel if any nation tried to force it from Kuwait. - U.N. weapons inspectors find documents detailing Iraqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s secret nuclear weapons program. The find in Baghdad triggered a standoff with authorities in Iraq. - The Israeli parliament ratified the Israel-PLO accord.

- â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Jetsonsâ&#x20AC;? premiered on ABC-TV. It was the first program on the network to be carried in color.

- Jamie Lee Curtis received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

- Overthrown Argentine president Juan Peron was returned to power. He had been overthrown in 1955. His wife, Eva Duarte, was the subject of the musical â&#x20AC;&#x153;Evita.â&#x20AC;?

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- New Yorkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Philharmonic Hall opened. It was the first unit of the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. The hall was later renamed the Avery Fisher Hall.

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Horoscopes ARIES Mar 21/Apr 20 Professional prospects are excellent this week, Aries. You have all the bargaining power you need to ask for a raise or to land a job if you are ready to change companies.

VIRGO Aug 24/Sept 22 Your artistic side is just waiting to pop out, Virgo. The universe has gifted you with nimble and capable hands and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re apt to create things that inspire others.

AQUARIUS Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, with all of the time you have been spending at home lately, you may want to consider a remodeling project. Embrace your inner interior designer.

TAURUS Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, a dilemma confronts you and your romantic partner this week. Approach it straightforward as a team and the problem will soon be solved.

LIBRA Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you may need to retreat from the spotlight for a little bit and nurture yourself. This can only be done in the privacy and comfort of your home base.

PISCES Feb 19/Mar 20 Start speaking with people who share your values, Pisces. You can expand your group of friends and make some lifelong relationships.

GEMINI May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, money may be more plentiful for you this week for a variety of reasons. Rather than spending it freely, invest these funds wisely and enjoy a rainy day in the future.

SCORPIO Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, being positive can help you attract money, love, luck and quality company. Make mindful and positive choices and others will soon gravitate toward you.

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CANCER Jun 22/Jul 22 The support of a friend or loved one can help you overcome a setback, Cancer. This heartfelt bond will only strengthen as this person helps you along.

SAGITTARIUS Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, your financial future could be greatly improved with a lucrative job that seems to be coming your way. This opportunity can enable you to indulge in some luxury.

SEPTEMBER 22 Tom Felton, Actor (33)

LEO Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, if you focus on positive energy, a stronger and healthier version of yourself is possible. It wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t happen overnight, but expect some changes soon enough.

CAPRICORN Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, this is a big week for you that is marked by major planetary energy. This could translate into a boost in your love life or another positive change.

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SEPTEMBER 20 Jon Bernthal, Actor (44) SEPTEMBER 21 Bill Murray, Actor (70)

SEPTEMBER 23 Bruce Springsteen, Singer (71) SEPTEMBER 24 Ben Platt, Actor (27) SEPTEMBER 25 Donald Glover, Actor (37) SEPTEMBER 26 Christina Milian, Singer (39)