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Helping grads make memories to last a lifetime Grad is one of those illustrious events that most of us have had the fortune to partake in. It’s the celebration of the culmination of all those countless years of trudging yourself to school, reading books, learning structure, doing those five-lap runs and homework. And who could forget about homework? In addition to celebrating what has just ended, graduation is the time to think about what is to come. Where do you go from here? What is next for you on this journey called life? Graduation is supposed to be all this and more. It is a time to dress up, be decadent and be treated for all of your hard effort. This can sometimes lead to sad feelings if you or your family cannot afford all the decadence that comes along with graduation. “There is no reason that someone should have to miss out on feeling special at grad,” explains Brenda Johnson, owner of downtown’s Golden Buddha. “Adopt-A-Grad is a wonderful program dedicated to helping financially stressed families and graduates with the monetary burdens of graduation. After 12 years of study and hard work, everyone deserves to graduate holding their head high.” Brenda herself has been running ‘Adopt a Grad’ for 12 years now here in Kamloops. Working with school counsellors, she helps to outfit, dress and glam up grads. “It’s easy to take part and advantage of this program,” she continues. “Students are confidentially referred to us through

the schools and counsellors. This way, the students need not be identified to their peers unless they wish to do so. This program would not be possible if it weren’t for the generous donations from the community and business. We accept grad dresses, tuxedos, services such as hair, make-up, photography, etc and monetary donations.” In addition to seeking grads to help out this year, Brenda is also looking for volunteers to help with the program and potentially an individual or group who would be willing to take this project on in subsequent years. “We would love to be able to pass the torch,” finishes Brenda. “It is such a rewarding program. If you are interested in seeing just how rewarding, we would love to have volunteers come out and help with fittings and help provide the grads with services this year. Together we can make a difference!” This year get in touch with Brenda and join the world of high school graduation. Graduation is one of the most memorable times in our lives. Even all these years later… too many to count I can remember shopping for a dress, donning the cap and gown and strutting the stage of the Orpheum Theatre. Your family is out in abundance with advice for the future. It is the graduation from not only school but it is signifying your leap into adulthood. Help make it special this year. For more information, contact your school counsellor or contact Brenda at The Golden Buddha at 250-374-1578. Tanya Orozco, freelance

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The City invites you to the inaugural Green Living Expo

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On April 30, the City will be hosting its inaugural Green Living Expo at the Sandman Centre. This free public event will be focused on the promotion of environmental, social and economic sustainability in our community. Exhibitors will showcase a variety of green living topics, from composting and solar energy, to affordable eco-friendly products and services from local businesses. There will be a pop-up Farmers’ Market and organizations promoting local food. Get your hands dirty in a demonstration garden led by the Thompson Shuswap Master Gardeners. Makerspace will have their bicycle-powered blender in action and will show you how to replace a broken mobile device screen. Discover On Saturday, April 9th GenNext Kamloops presented $10,000 in funding what the City of Kamloops is to Youth Initiative Grant recipients during an awards ceremony at the doing to make a healthy and Kamloops Art Gallery. These recipients will receive a grant to complete sustainable lifestyle more convea volunteer project in their community this year that supports building nient for you and your family. All strong communities and youth engagement. Pictured here is Daniel this and more will be on display Galbraith, the grant recipient for Youth Against Youth homelessness, throughout the day from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. and Katherine McParland. Photo by Brianne Sheppard Photography In addition, a speaker series will take centre stage, on a range of topics from how to grow your own organic fruit and vegetables to renewable energy solutions for on and off-grid sites. Want With the rising popularity of sky lanterns, Kamloops Fire Rescue has to test drive an electric car? been receiving numerous inquiries regarding the use of sky lanterns The City will have a Nissan in Kamloops. Kamloops Fire Rescue also responded to a complaint Leaf and Tesla on site and an regarding a sky lantern that was found in the forested area above EV 101 presentation to answer all your questions. Summit Elementary. Tree coupons will also be “A stunning sight at night, sky lanterns pose a huge fire hazard when making their debut at the Green released. Releasing an object and letting it fly away unattended that is Living Expo. These $20 coutechnically on fire, is probably not the best idea when we live in a semi- pons towards the purchase of arid desert,” said Dean Olstad, Chief of Fire Prevention. a tree are available on a first Under no circumstances are sky lanterns to be released within the come, first serve basis. There are boundaries of the City of Kamloops. Individuals found releasing sky only 750 coupons available, so lanterns within City boundaries can face fines starting at $500. make sure to get yours before

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they’re gone. Residents who pre-ordered a rain barrel through the City’s online discounted program can pick theirs up at the Expo. Green cleaning products, ecofriendly salons, electric bikes, rainwater harvesting – the list goes on! And of course there will be a Kids Zone for the little ones featuring the YMCA’s Toy Lending Library, the Big Little Science Centre, KELLI’s Mother Goose, face painting and more! Don’t miss this exciting new event. Plan to enjoy a BBQ lunch or coffee on the main plaza. Consider going green and carpooling or taking transit to the event.

Spirit Warriors looking for new members The Spirit Warriors Dragon Boat team resumes it’s meetings on Tuesday, May 3. The team is formed of women with post-breast cancer diagnosis and meets every Tuesday and Thursday evening at 5:15 pm at Pioneer Park. The Spirit Warriors are looking for new members, as well as sponsors, and offer coaching and support for those interested in trying the sport. Practice is for an hour after a short team warm-up and the team also supplies equipment. The Spirit Warriors also participates in dragon boat festivals, including in Kamloops and Penticton. For more information, visit www.spiritwarriors.ca.

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WcT presents world premiere of in a Blue Moon Western Canada Theatre (WCT), in association with Arts Club Theatre Company, Vancouver and Thousand Islands Playhouse, Gananoque, is presenting the world premiere of In A Blue Moon, from April 28 to May 7 at the Pavilion Theatre. After her dad dies, six-year-old Frankie and her mom move to an old cottage at Monte Lake for a new start. There they meet Frankie’s uncle, Will, a freelance photographer, and a tender love story unfolds over the years between the three as they begin to thread together a new understanding of family. A beautiful new play starring Kamloops’ Anita Wittenberg and her daughter Emma Tow. WCT artistic director Daryl Cloran says, “We are so blessed to have the incredibly talented Wittenberg-Tow family living here in Kamloops. For me, this play is the perfect way to celebrate this incredible family and Anita’s dearly missed husband Jeremy Tow, WCT’s former artistic director. The world premiere of a touching new play by one of BC’s finest playwrights, a story set just down the road from us in Monte Lake, starring a cherished local family.” Tickets are available at Kamloops Live! Box Office, 1025 Lorne Street or 250-374-5483.

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On April 21, The Blue Grotto hosted their first Lip Sync Battle where teams or single performers could battle it out for the charity of their choice. Although the Kamloops Central Business Improvement CAP Team of (L-R) Alexis Proulx, Andrew Iadorola and Dani Knauff didn’t place, they had a great time lip-syncing to I’m Too Sexy by Right Said Fred. The first place went to Miss Coco Crème who raised $750 for her charity of choice, the YMCA’s Women’s Emergency Shelter, with her tribute to Prince. Congratulations to all participants and stay tuned for the next battle on June 16!

Elizabeth Fry Society hosts 11th annual conference Kamloops and District Elizabeth Fry Society will be hosting its 11th Annual Conference, Shining a Light on Violence: A Community Perspective, with the Y Women’s Emergency Shelter and the Kamloops Sexual Assault and Counselling Centre on Friday, May 6 at the Hotel 540, 540 Victoria Street from 8:15 am to 4:00 pm. The conference will explore the personal experience of violence and the response and resources available in Kamloops. While the conference will be focusing on violence against women, there will be discussions about violence against others within the community. Kamloops and District Elizabeth Fry Society are bringing together people to speak on different aspects of violence: the antiviolence sector, Indigenous people, the legal community, the RCMP, the health care field, the LGBTQ2S+ community and post secondary education. “This conference will provide a great opportunity to hear about the problem, what’s available to assist and work toward building a strong response,” says Louise Richards, executive director of the Kamloops and District Elizabeth Fry Society. Kamloops and District Elizabeth Fry Society keynote speakers are Fran-

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cyne Joe, president and Nickole Fraser, youth representative, of the BC Native Women’s Foundation. This will be an educational event providing an opportunity for service providers, government, students and community members to discuss the types of violence women experience, the dynamics of violence in different spheres in the community, the help that exists and how we, as a community, can act to reduce its incidence. At the conference, the Society will be announcing the recipient of its annual Women’s Educational Bursary, established to assist women with removing barriers to self-sufficiency. The Kamloops and District Elizabeth Fry Society, established in 1973, is a nonprofit agency, which provides services to people who are in conflict with the law at some level. With an emphasis on the needs of women and youth, the society provides education, for example, the Society’s annual conference, advocacy, capacity building along with safe, secure and affordable housing. Participants can pre-register for the conference at the Kamloops Elizabeth Fry Society, 827 Seymour Street or online at www.kamloopsefry.com. The cost is $75 including lunch.

It is motorcycle season and a different kind of driving skills are needed to keep our roads safe. Remember, motorcycles use a full lane, treat them like other vehicles when driving. A motorcycle’s speed and distance can easily be misjudged by drivers. Make sure you don’t pull out in front of, or cut off, a motorcycle. Always be aware of motorcycles (and all other vehicles and bicycles) around your car. A motorcycle is small enough to be entirely hidden within your blind spot. Motorcyclists can be safe by wearing approved helmets and highly visible protective gear. As well, make sure you and passengers are properly seated. Motorcycle riders and passengers must have their feet on the foot pegs or floorboards, or be properly seated in a sidecar. Also, you’re responsible to ensure passengers younger than 16 are properly seated. Anyone who can’t reach the foot pegs is not allowed to ride. “All drivers, whether they are on a motorcycle or in a vehicle should communicate with each other and learn to read vehicle language,” stated Cpl. Jodi Shelkie with the Kamloops RCMP. “Drivers should never rely on other road users’ judgement. They may not see you. Even if they do, they may misjudge your distance or speed. When in doubt, yield the right of way.” Remember to watch for motorcycles on the roads. Driving smart keeps everyone safe.

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Safety hiking tips for preventing wildlife encounters I have been taking packs of dogs off-leash hiking for over ten years so I have had my fair share of wildlife encounters and experiences. Everything from bears, to coyotes, eagles and even being attacked by a moose. Here are my best tips for preventing encounters with wildlife while hiking on our amazing trails in and around Kamloops, whether with a dog or not. 1. Noise! Noise is your best friend in the forest especially in the spring when there are mommas and babies of all sorts out. Bears, coyotes, moose all can become aggressive when protecting their babies. But any animal is unpredictable so it’s best to give them as much warning as possible that you’re in the area. Whistle, put music on, talk, sing, yell, use bear bells. 2. Carry bear mace with you at all times. And know how to use it properly! Bear mace can be effective for any animal really whether it’s a bear, a coyote or anything else. 3. Be aware of your surroundings! Keep an eye out and an ear out for wildlife and signs like scat, tracks, beds (flattened grass typically), recent kills etc. Listen for calls. During a walk, you should be actively looking and listening to your surroundings. 4. Keep your animals and children within eyesight. Practice recall actively throughout your hike. 5. Take note of the time of day that you are walking in. Dusk, dawn and evening are periods of the most activity. So if you’re hiking during those times, take extra caution. 6. If you see wildlife, leash your animals. Do not let your animals harass or chase wildlife. It’s against the law! If you come across wildlife, what you do can vary depending on the species you’re encountering and what kind of encounter it is whether it is an aggressive encounter or a defensive encounter but here’s some general tips on what to do should you come into contact with wildlife: 1. Remain calm! Don’t panic. 2. Leash your animal. 3. Make noise and make yourself look bigger 4. Don’t run or turn your back on the animal. Walk slowly backwards. 5. Put something between you and the animal, like a tree. 6. If you don’t have bear mace on you, make yourself

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Kamloops United church is holding a Festival at Fourth block party to celebrate what’s happening on St. Paul Street. First, the six-story condo development is built and tenants of 429 St. Paul are moving in. Secondly, they are celebrating the introduction of Kamloops United church as a centre for community and Spiritual Discovery and thirdly, celebrating the 20th anniversary of being an Affirming congregation. The block party is happening on Saturday, May 14 from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm at 421 St. Paul Street with food, fun, music, art and more! On Sunday, May 15, there will be a special service at 10:30 am as well as in the evening at 7:00 pm, the weekend concludes with a hand bell service concert. For more information, visit kamloopsunited.ca.

sD 73 hosts annual Young Authors’ conference School District 73 is hosting its annual Young Authors’ Conference on Friday, April 29 at TRU from 8:30 am until 2:45 pm. The Young Authors’ Conference is an annual event bringing together the best authors in our District to work with professional authors and writers. 2016 will mark the 37th anniversary of our conference with 250 students participating. Students in grades 4 through 12 are eligible to participate. To enter, a student submits a manuscript of prose or poetry (up to 1,000 words) to their school’s selection committee. This committee then selects outstanding pieces for entry into the conference. The Young Authors’ Conference Committee reads each manuscript, and

identifies top entries. Authors of the top elementary and secondary compositions receive the Marg van Duesen Awards. Honorable Mentions are noted for each grade. Additional information regarding this event, including information about the ten noted authors leading workshops for the students, is available by visiting: http://sd73youngauthors.weebly.com/. Registration is in the foyer of the Clock Tower at Thompson Rivers University from 8:00 to 8:30 am. Opening and closing ceremonies take place at the Clock Tower Theatre with closing ceremonies starting at 2:30 pm. All winners will be announced at the closing ceremonies.

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Kamloops Symphony Orchestra (KSO) will conclude their 2015/2016 season with a Mozart Festival, a week-long festival dedicated to his music. The festival will run from April 30 to May 7. Mozart was a prolific composer. In his short lifetime, he composed 626 works that included symphonies, concertos, chamber music and operas. The festival begins and ends with full orchestra performances at Sagebrush Theatre, with many events at different venues during the week. The festival opens with the Flute and Harp Concerto performance on Saturday, April 30. It will include Overture: La Finta Giardiniera and Symphony #40. Kamloops Symphony’s principal flutist Heather Beaty will be joined by harpist Joy Yeh to perform as the Flute and Harp duo. The festival will end on Saturday, May 7 with the Coronation Mass performance. This performance will showcase vocal soloists Danielle Faulkner, Katie Miller, Tony Caruso, Scott Brooks and the KSO Chorus. Sarah Davis Buechner will perform the Piano Concerto #21 with the orchestra. There will be many opportunities to hear chamber music during the week. The Wind Octet performance is on Monday and the String Quartet, Flute and Clarinet performance is on Wednesday at the TRU Barber Centre starting at 7:00 pm. There will also be a chamber ensemble at the first Bring Your Lunch event on Tuesday at Kamloops Art Gallery. Anyone wishing to attend is invited

to bring their lunch from 12:00 to 1:00 pm and enjoy this performance at no charge. There is a second Bring Your Lunch event on Friday at St. Andrew’s On the Square that will showcase accomplished Kamloops Symphony Music School students of all ages from 12:00 to 1:00 pm. The movie Mozart’s Sister will be at Paramount Theatre on Thursday, May 5. It is a reimagined account of Maria Anna ‘Nannerl’ Mozart, also a musical prodigy. The movie will be followed by chamber music with Black Dog String Quartet at Red Collar Brewing. Audience members can bring their ticket stub from any Mozart Festival event to save on a Mozart Maibock or any of Red Collar’s beers. An Evening of Arias is an event showcasing favourite arias and duets from Mozart’s popular operas with piano accompaniment. The featured performers are Kamloops soprano Danielle Faulkner and Vancouverbased singers Katie Miller, Tony Caruso and Scott Brooks, who is originally from Kamloops. This very special evening at the Coast Kamloops Hotel and Conference Centre theatre also includes a silent auction, appetizers and a no host bar. Kamloops Symphony’s Mozart Festival is April 30 to May 7. For times and locations, please visit www.kamloopssymphony.com. Full festival passes or single tickets can be purchased from Kamloops Live! Box Office at 250-374-5483 or www. kamloopslive.ca.

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The 2016 Adult Team Spelling Bee Challenge takes place Thursday, May 12 from 7:30 to 9:30 am at Hotel 540. This event is the kick-off fundraiser for the local Raise-a-Reader campaign that takes place in September. 100 per cent of the funds raised stay in Kamloops to support the work of two local literacy groups Kamloops Early Language and Literacy Initiative (KELLI) and Literacy in Kamloops (LinK). On May 12, teams of eight will first enjoy a gourmet breakfast before competing in a friendly but furious Spelling Bee; working together for winners’ bragging rights and to raise money for literacy. MC Mel Rothenburger

is hosting the event, assisted by serious spelling judges: Fire Chief McLean, Kamloops Regional Correction Centre Warden Vike and Police Chief Mueller. New Gold is the presenting breakfast sponsor and Hotel 540 is the venue sponsor. Teams from local Rotary clubs, book clubs, unions, the school district and TRU have participated. This is a fun team-building event for work colleagues and friends while supporting a great cause. Literacy matters! To register as an individual or a team, contact Sue Lissel at 250554-3134 ext. 327 or slissel@interiorcommunityservices.bc.ca. For more information visit www. interiorcommunityservices.bc.ca.

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What better way to spend a warm Kamloops afternoon than at Riverside Park shooting a few hoops? Kamloops residents Tim Foster and daughter Amy put their skills to the test. Just for the record, Amy was holding her own!

n SD73 Secondary Art Show from April 19 to June 1 at the Sagebrush Theatre Lobby. Artwork is showcased for a sixweek exhibition. n Dinner Cabaret on April 30 at the Smorgasbord Café, #225-7th Ave. Dinner at 6:30pm and theatre at 8pm. Featuring the classic musical theatre show tunes of Noel Coward and Cole Porter. Tickets available at the Smorgasbord or by calling Anita at 250-377-0055. Seating is limited so book early! All proceeds to benefit workshops and

productions with The Other Theatre Company. FMI call 250851-9456. n Growing Pesticide-free Seminar with Tamara Richardson on May 1 from 9am to 3pm at the Kamloops Yacht Club, 1140 River St. This presentation focuses on the ingredients that create a healthy environment for a backyard orchard- soil management, water use, tree and small fruit nutrition and organic tree fruit management. Bring a bagged lunch. For cost and

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to register contact emsedgman@ gmail.com. n Goose Lake Bike Ride on May 1 from 9:30am to 1:30pm. See the proposed Ajax site beginning at Knutsford Community Hall. Concession and Code Blue t-shirts available at the hall. Registration is free but a waiver must be signed. n Spirit Warriors Dragonboat team meet every Tues. and Thurs. at 5:15pm at Pioneer Park beginning May 3. This is a team of postbreast cancer diagnosis women. New members welcome, coaching and support available. FMI visit: www.spiritwarriors.ca. n Standup Paddleboard Safety Talk with Bohdi Shandro on May 5 from 7 to 8pm at TCC, Meeting Room D. An informal discussion about staying safe while paddleboarding this summer. Free talk, no registration required. FMI contact 250-828-3518. n“Honouring our Life Givers” Night at the Drum: Alive With the Fiddle, featuring local musicians and dancers on May 8 from 7 to 9:30pm at Sagebrush Theatre, 1300-9th Ave. Tickets available at www.kamloopslive.ca. Proceeds benefit the Reaching Out Project - a Domestic Violence Outreach Initiative. FMI contact White Buffalo and Metis Health Society at 250-554-1176. n 5th Annual Adult Team Spelling Bee on May 12 from 7:30 to 9:30am at Hotel 540. A

fundraiser for literacy programs in Kamloops. Registration deadline is May 6 and includes breakfast. To register contact www.interiorcommunityservices.bc.ca or FMI contact slissel@interiorcommunityservices.bc.ca. n First Annual Wellbriety Celebration on May 13 to 15 at Moccasin Square Gardens, Chief Alex Thomas Way.”Wellbriety: Becoming Sober and Well in a Native American Cultural Way”. Free event for ages 12 and up. FMI or to register contact Dave Manuel at 250-828-9704 or dave.manuel@ kib.ca. Registration open until May 10. This is a clean and sober event; hosts and committee are not responsible for any lost or stolen items. n Festival at Fourth Block Party on May 14 from 10:30am to 2:30pm at Kamloops United Church, 421 St. Paul St. Everyone is invited for food, fun, music, at, clowns and more! FMI visit kamloopsunited.ca. n Impressions Fine Arts Show and Sale on May 27, 28 and 29 from 10am to 4pm at the Old Courthouse Gallery, 7W Seymour St. Presented by Kamloops Artists n Art Therapy for the MS Caregiver with Shannon Byrnes on May 29 from 9am to 1pm at Let’s Move Studio, 831 Victoria St. For caretakers of those with MS. Limited spots available. Register with sherry.wezner@mssociety.ca to attend with fee covered.

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ECHO STARGAZER DEAR TAURUS: (Apr. 21 - May 21) It’s your time to shine and the attention is well deserved. True love however won’t be declared for another week, so there’s no need to rush. Double check your bank balance.

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DEAR GEMINI: (May 22 - June 21) A lack of energy and fighting with partners is taking its toll. Rest up and don’t chase obvious losses. Friends are here to help.

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DEAR CANCER: (June 22 - July 22) You’re high profile in the office but its time for some fun. An after work drink with friends does wonders to recharge the emotional batteries. Keep watching for accidents.

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DEAR LEO: (July 23 - Aug 22) Fans are watching, Leo so dress your best and get ready to say hello. Dedication to your goals leads you up the corporate ladder. Make a new face smile.

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DEAR VIRGO: (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23) Take care of the paperwork then put in some extra reps at the gym. You want to explore new expressions of fun and this might spark a trip. Pack light.

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DEAR LIBRA (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) You’re still attracting partners but it’s time to decide and take things to the next level. You find fortune along an exotic path but your heart remains at home. Balance will be found in motion.

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DEAR SCORPIO: (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Although the energy is shifting to your love life, this is a week to finish up all of your chores and press through that workout. It seems like a lot but your dreams need a physical push. Finish that paperwork.

DEAR CAPRICORN: (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) Treat yourself for a change. You’ve worked hard and it’s time to shine your own success. You’re entering a playful and creative cycle where new projects have a great chance of financial success. DEAR AQUARIUS: (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) It’s a quiet soul searching kind of week for Aquarius. Family takes on a greater responsibility but a pleasant surprise is in store. Investing in the home pays off. DEAR PISCES: (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20) Blessings are found where you were reluctant to look. Trouble from a distance puts a damper on travel plans but love is favouring staying close to home anyways. Be brave and look into your future. DEAR ARIES: (Mar. 21 - April 20) This is the last week of your astro-love cycle and although you’re still attracting winks, you can feel the energy shifting to your finances. Extra hours at the office lead to rewards sooner than you think. Astro-week Sonnyscopes courtesy of Collin Sonny Rosati, Vancouver Astrologer, Hypnotist. For personal readings visit thesunnyside.net.

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