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Across the Rainbow to downtown Kamloops Canada can be said to be the greatest country on earth and there are many reasons why.

One of the best reasons for this is that no matter our beliefs or sexual orientation, we are free of persecution for these things. It gives us the freedom to be true to ourselves and live life without fear of reprisals.

In celebrating these things, on Thursday, March 10, musicians, poets and other artists will perform at The Art We Are Artisan Market right here in Downtown Kamloops. The one shared purpose will be to celebrate and build bridges of inclusion between people who identify as Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning or Other on the gender and sexuality spectra, and the larger Kamloops community.

The event will also raise donations for Safe Spaces, a local program for LGBTQ youth.

“The idea for this event emerged as a natural outgrowth of my work and volunteerism,” explains Rev. Helen McFadyen. “I am both a member of Kamloops Pride Board and the developmental minister of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Kamloops, a liberal, inclusive, social justice-oriented faith community.”

Having recently moved to Kamloops from Halifax, Helen quickly observed the pronounced separation and isolation of the LGBTQ community. “Kamloops Pride has done a wonderful job of organizing occasional dances, which mostly attract younger members of the LGBTQ community,” she continues. “To date, annual Pride events in Kamloops have been mostly centered at the TRU campus. These efforts are great, but they’ve not addressed the fact that there are gays and lesbians of all ages in Kamloops and more importantly, that it’s time for Pride culture and the LGBTQ community to push through the existing solitude and become more integrated,

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Folk singer and social activist, Tony Turner, to perform at Across the Rainbow on March 10.

visible, accepted, included and celebrated within the larger Kamloops community.”

When Ottawa folk singer and social activist, Tony Turner announced that he was going on tour in BC, Helen got excited, did some matchmaking and brought Kamloops Pride and the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship into a collaborative relationship.

“Our two non-profit organizations arranged to co-host Tony Turner as the feature performer on March 10,” she finishes. “It’s a perfect blend of ingredients; Unitarian Universalists share values and principles that express belief in the inherent worth and dignity of every being including people in the LGBTQ community, a shared - continued on page 2

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New Clinical Services Building toured by MLAs and Health Minister Health Minister Terry Lake toured the new Clinical Services Building (CSB) at Royal Inland Hospital (RIH) on Friday, March 4. Minister Lake was joined by Kamloops-South Thompson MLA Todd Stone and Fraser-Nicola MLA Jackie Tegart, as well as Kamloops Mayor Peter Milobar, chair of the Thompson Regional Hospital District, Interior Health CEO Chris Mazurkewich and representatives of Bird Construction to view progress on the new state-ofthe-art health-care facility.

Construction continues on the Clinical Services Building.

Exterior finishes are nearly complete and work has turned to the interior, with walls going up and paint and other finishes underway.

At the same time, managers and employees have begun the work of getting ready to welcome patients when the CSB opens this summer.

The CSB will enhance access to RIH for those who use the hospital’s outpatient services such as IV therapy, neurodiagnostics, the vascular improvement program, and laboratory. The CSB will also include an additional 350 parking stalls, as well as a simulation lab and expanded clinical education space for the UBC Faculty of Medicine’s medical programs.

(L-R) Mayor Peter Milobar, Thompson Regional Hospital District chair; Chris Mazurkewich, Interior Health president and CEO; Jackie Tegart, MLA Fraser-Nicola; Susan Brown, Interior Health vice president and COO, Hospitals and Communities; Todd Stone, MLA Kamloops-South Thompson; Health Minister Terry Lake; Frank Quinn, Interior Health Board director; and Carol Laberge, RIH Health Services administrator.

City offers discount rain barrel promotion The City of Kamloops is making it a little easier for its residents to be green through the promotion of a limited-time, rain barrel pre-sale.

Through a cooperative partnership between Enviro World and the City of Kamloops, rain barrels can be purchased at a competitive price. Rain barrels must be ordered online at kamloops.ca/ rainbarrel by April 15.

The pre-ordered rain barrels will be bulk-shipped to Kamloops for pick up at the Green Living Expo at the Sandman Centre on April 30.

A rain barrel is used to capture and store rainwater runoff from the roof of a home. The collected water is then used to irrigate lawns and gardens, or to wash cars, etc.

There are many benefits of using a rain barrel including; free irrigation for your lawn or garden, reducing the consumption of domestic water use, reducing runoff pollution to our rivers, reducing the need for the City of Kamloops to treat, pump and distribute water, promoting availability of a water source in times of drought

or during watering restrictions and tainability? Do you provide a ser- quality exhibitors to partake in the providing an inspiring example of vice, a product or support a cause Green Living Expo on April 30. If environmental stewardship. that directly relates to sustainabil- your organization fits this profile, Are you an organization, a group ity at home, at work or in the com- visit www.kamloops.ca/expo for or a business that promotes sus- munity? The City is looking for event and application details.

Build bridges of inclusion between people who identify as LGBTQ - continued from front responsibility to help dismantle social inequities, and a commitment to build a more compassionate and just world. Promoting greater inclusion and acceptance of LGBTQ people in the larger community through this event is a natural outgrowth of living our faith. Second, Tony Turner happens to be an active Unitarian, and his music and creative efforts reflect this. Finally, this recipe came together when The Art We Are manager Christine Grono instantly embraced our desire that Across the Rainbow take place at the charming and soulful multiuse downtown eatery because it values and supports local art and live music (plus their food is fabulous!). We think Tony’s music will perfectly reflect the event’s theme of Inclusion.”

Tony Turner is a product of Ottawa’s rich roots music scene. His life-affirming, well-crafted songs are beautifully delivered with his trademark baritone voice. Tony draws his audience in with his relaxed and engaging stage presence; assured guitar work, articulate ballads and toe-tapping roots-pop melodies. It is

fortunate to be featuring him at Across the Rainbow.

Tony’s musical range is captured in “Love and Other Attractions”, the latest of his three recordings.

His much-loved anthem, “Circle of Song” is one of a handful of Canadian songs recently published in Rise Again, the 2015 sequel to Rise Up Singing, the popular folk music songbook. His catchy song “Harperman” propelled him into the national spotlight for his courage and honesty and garnered the singer an international award. You can expect a little of everything from this authentic, heartfelt performer on March 10.

Other performers who will appear at Across the Rainbow include local poets and the 15-member TRUSU Chamber Chorus. Admission is by donation in support of Safe Spaces, a group working with local LGBTQ youth to promote mental health.

Across the Rainbow is happening at The Art We Are, 246 Victoria Street on March 10 from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm. For more information you can contact Rev. Helen McFadyen at uuministerkamloops@gmail.com.

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With the first young adult novel in the trilogy Antigone: The True Story complete, Kamloops author Coreena McBurnie launched Prophecy this past weekend at Frankly Coffee.

Renovations at RIH’s Emergency Department The Royal Inland Hospital Emergency Signage and information has been Department is undergoing renovations posted within the department to help to accommodate a new electronic medi- direct patients. Visitors to RIH who do cal records (EMR) system. These reno- not require emergency services should vations began on Tuesday, March 8 and refrain from using the ED entrance to will continue for approximately six to access the rest of the hospital. eight weeks.

Interior Health would like to thank the During this time, patients who come public for its patience during this time to RIH for emergency services should of transition to our new electronic medibe aware of changes to how they access cal records system. The new system will the Emergency Department (ED). enhance patient care by allowing health While the doors to access Emergency professionals to input medical informaremain the same, the patient triage area tion directly into a computer system has been temporarily relocated, closer instead of creating written orders using to the second-floor parkade entrance. paper and pen.

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The City of Kamloops has released a Request for Information (RFI) seeking parties interested in partnering with the City or presenting other options on the development of the former Daily News property.

The RFI will be posted on BCBid (www.bcbid. org), and will be circulated within the real estate industry and major media markets in BC and Alberta. Further information is available at www. kamloops.ca.

The closing date for the RFI is April 15, after which the responses will be reported back to Council.

In January, City Council unanimously voted to explore an Expression of Need a good haircut or shave? Cliff Hogan is now at Central Barber Shop from Interest process for the Monday to Friday 9:00 to 5:00 pm. Regular client Josh Lasta gets the full treatment. property after the referendum for the proposed performing arts centre was defeated. Due to the broad nature of the to do with the property along Seymour request, it was deterTo the editor: In the fall of 2014, I first approached Street, the former site of The Kamloops mined that a Request the Parks and Recreation Commission, Daily News. for Information was with the idea of building a velodrome.

In my mind this site is the perfect loca- more appropriate than an Of course this is a long-range project tion for a multi-sport arena, anchored by Expression of Interest. that does not happen overnight, but I a velodrome. First of all, the cost to build wanted to get the idea across that an such a facility will be considerably lower undertaking of this kind would be very than the PAC, and more importantly, beneficial to the City and the province. would attract a much larger number of First of all let me explain what a velo- users, simply because of the variety of drome is. It is an indoor cycling arena sports the building could house. that has as its focal point a 200m or 250m An added attraction is the proximity of banked cycling track. Other sports can be good hotels, great restaurants, an attracaccommodated in the infield, such as soc- tive entertainment industry and available cer, team handball, volleyball, pickleball, public transit, which in itself, would be the tennis, basketball, indoor track and field beneficiary of much needed increased ridcompetitions, and many more. This would ership from local citizens using the arena. make the venue a multi-sports arena. The The City would still get the underTell us what you cycling track, which will be certified by ground parking facility. think about the the world cycling governing body, the UCI, A major sport arena in the downtown issues on the will allow us to not only host local events, core would go a long way toward Downtown. Let but will also bring national and interna- improving and expanding the business tional competitions to Kamloops. The track community, simply put, it will bring a us echo your can also be used for recreational cycling, lot of people into the city. thoughts and cycling clinics, training camps, national Community feedback would be ideas with your championships and in general to further appreciated. neighbours. cycling in the community. Since it is an Peter H. Bartel of the Interior GrassWe are your indoor facility it can be used year-round. lands Cycling Club newspaper in your Lately, after the PAC has been put on Project leader, Kamloops Velodrome. neighbourhood. hold, questions were asked about what e-mail: maison.letrab@shaw.ca

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Library System hosts annual booksale

Downtown Safety panelists (L-R) Andrew Iadarola, Ronnie Bouvier, Ken Salter, Christa Haywood-Farmer, Jon Wilson and Supt. Brad Mueller.

KCBIA cares about your safety We were recently broken into here at the Echo and hindsight is 20-20. If we had taken a pro-active approach to a little crime prevention and document security, the impact would be a lot less. We were excited to learn a little more about safety in our neighbourhood from the folks at the Kamloops Central Business Improvement Association (KCBIA) who recently held a Downtown Kamloops Safety Panel at their Annual General Meeting and invited all downtown businesses and property owners to attend.

“Our Safety Panel was an excellent opportunity to see and learn about how some of the organizations in our area contribute to the safety of the downtown core and to have your safety related questions answered. We know that many of our members are very interested in keeping their businesses and property secure and crime free.” Said Gay Pooler, KCBIA general manager.

RCMP, bylaws, ASK Wellness, Canadian Mental Health, the Graffiti Task Force and the KCBIA CAP Team all sat on the Safety Panel. They addressed such issues as vagrancy, property crime, mental health, nuisances and more.

Two of the biggest questions of the night were how do we know who to call for what and how do I keep my business safe from crime.

“All street disturbances are not an emergency but even low priority issues need to be reported in order for downtown to be made a PRIORITY!” explained

Andrew Iadarola, CAP Team supervisor. “You should always call 911, the RCMP Emergency line for all violence, non-responsive individuals, fire, etc.

For non-emergencies like shoplifters, people drunk in public, disruptive individuals and safety concerns you can call the police non-emergency line at 250828-3000. City bylaws at 250-828-3409 are helpful with aggressive panhandling, parking, rogue dogs and excessive property garbage. ASK Wellness picks up needles and can give you advice on dealing with street involved persons. If you ever need our help I encourage you to either call us or stop for a conversation on the street. We can arrange to give you a copy of our crime-prevention package, forward concerns or put you in touch with organizations such as the RCMP or Community Safety.”

The Crime Prevention Package Andrew is referring to is a helpful booklet that will help guide you through the process of securing your business.

Crime is usually based on opportunity. By taking a pro-active stance towards it you can deter it for the most part. This includes things like securing all rooftops and access ways, storing valuable information away, having proper lighting and more.

You can see the whole Crime Prevention Package on their website at kcbia.com and reach the CAP Team Safety Patrol at 250-572-3009. Be proactive and stay safe!

Tanya Orozco, freelance

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The Thompson-Nicola Regional District Library System is hosting its annual Booksale at the Sahali Mall starting Tuesday, March 15 and running until Saturday, March 19.

Proceeds from the sales of all books, DVDs and CDs go toward funding library programs for the general public.

Come out and find that hidden gem that you’ve been looking for or just browse through the extensive selection. New items will be put out daily, so come often.

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Fringe Percussion at Sagebrush Theatre Four soloists will perform with a stunning array of percussion instruments for Kamloops Symphony’s next Masterworks performance Fringe Percussion.

The performance is named after the Vancouver-based quartet Fringe Percussion who are active, professional percussionists. Fringe Percussion was established in 2006 and performs innovative programmes. They appreciate world music and aspire to bring its vitality, beauty and artistry to wider audiences.

Percussionists Jonathan Bernard, Martin Fisk, Colin Van de Reep and Daniel Tones will perform with Kamloops Symphony for Shchedrin’s highly entertaining arrangement of the music from Bizet’s Carmen.

Shchedrin created this piece, for string orchestra and featured percussion section, with the parts of Bizet’s beloved opera score. Audience members will recognize the melodies, but

notice the new form and context in which they are performed.

Fringe Percussion is noted for their quality work. They have contributed to innovative research and creation

projects supported by the Canada Council for the Arts, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council. Their debut recording was nominated for “Classical Recording of the Year” by the Western Canadian Music Awards.

The programme will also include Manuel de Falla’s El Amor Brujo and Christopher Tyler Nickel’s Of stories told by twilight.

Fringe Percussion is on Saturday, March 12 at 7:30 pm at Sagebrush Theatre. Tickets can be purchased from Kamloops Live! Box Office: 250-374-5483 or www.kamloopslive.ca.

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Former Blazers to receive Alumni Achievement Awards

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Real Estate Tips for Seniors Local Realtor, Tyler Becker, of Royal LePage Westin, will present “Real Estate Tips for Seniors”. An informative session that will let you know what you need to know before selling your home, tips for selling and the current market trend.

Tuesday, March 22nd 2:00pm FREE ADMISSION • REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED

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Kamloops Blazers alumni Scott Niedermayer and Peter Soberlak will be honoured with WHL Alumni Achievement Awards, as part of celebrating the WHL’s 50th season.

Niedermayer played three seasons with the Blazers, totaling 190 points in 156 regular season games.

The defenseman won a WHL Championship and a Memorial Cup with Kamloops in 1992. The NHL Hall-of-Famer Niedermayer is the only player in pro hockey history that has won every major championship. His list includes four Stanley Cups, two Olympic Gold Medals, two World Cup of Hockey Championships, a World Championship and a World Junior Championship.

Soberlak played for the Blazers and Swift Current Broncos over a four year WHL career, winning a Memorial Cup with the Broncos in 1989. Soberlak played three seasons in the AHL before going to school and earning a bachelor’s degree in psychology from UBC, as well as a master’s degree in sport and exercise psychology at Queen’s University. He now serves as the Blazers’ Mental Performance coach and is the chair of the physical education department at Thompson Rivers University.

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Dress shopping Rosanne, a beautiful young foreigner walked into a small clothing store in the mall with her English speaking fiancé.

“Excuse me,” said her fiancé with just a touch of an accent, “Would it be ok with you if my fiancé tried on the dress in the window?”

“Listen,” said the owner after just a brief pause, “business has been slow here for a while now, if you’re fine with her changing in the window, let her go on ahead, maybe it will bring in a few customers.”

Alligator shoes A man was on holiday in the men with spears, standing still in depths of Louisiana, where the water. They must be the ‘ole he tried to buy some alliga- boys’ he thought. Just at that point tor shoes. However he was not he noticed an alligator moving in prepared to pay the high prices, the water towards one of them. and after having failed to haggle The guy stood completely passive, the vendor down to a reasonable even as the gator came ever closer. price level, ended up shouting Just as the beast was about to “I don’t give two hoots for your swallow him, he struck it with shoes man, I’ll go and kill my his spear and wrestled the gator own croc!” to which the shop- up onto the beach, where severkeeper replied, “By all means, al were already laying together. just watch out for those two ‘ole The two guys threw the gator boys’ who are doing the same!” onto its back, where-upon one So the man went out into the exclaimed “Darn! This one bayou and after a while saw two doesn’t have any shoes either!”

He’s pretty good at chess A man went to visit a friend and was amazed to find him playing chess with his dog. He watched the game in astonishment for a while. “I can hardly believe my eyes!” he exclaimed. “That’s the smartest dog I’ve ever seen.”

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How Star Wars is better than real life In real life, bar fights with strange looking people are often looked at as bad and sinful; In Star Wars, bar fights with strange looking creatures is heroic and the way of the just Jedi Knight.

In real life, people drive “the Pacer”, “the Pinto” and “the Station Wagon;” in Star Wars, people drive “Speeder Bikes”, “X-wing fighters” and “the Millennium Falcon.”

In real life, people that talk to small fuzzy creatures are called crazy; in Star Wars, people that talk to small fuzzy creatures are called galactic ambassadors.

In real life, people who dress up in tight plastic/leather outfits are considered tacky and queer; in Star Wars, they’re called “Storm Troopers” and are feared by all.

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If you didn’t know already, similar to cats, Huskies defy all laws of physics.

After waiting more than an hour and a half for her date, the young lady decided she’d been stood up. Exasperated, she changed from her dinner dress into pajamas and slippers, fixed some popcorn and resigned herself to an evening of TV. No sooner had she flopped down in front of the TV than her doorbell rang.

There stood her date. He took one look at her and gasped, “I’m two hours late, and you’re still not ready?”

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In real life, people must deal with the problems of children; in Star Wars, children do not exist.

In real life, the extremely obese are often sadly shunned by society; in Star Wars, the extremely obese Jabba the Hutt is a pimp daddy and has his own sail barge, lounge room and dancers to keep him occupied - he is envied by all.

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■■ SuperZeroes presented by Chimera Theatre on March 9 to 12 at 7:30pm and 2pm matinee on March 12 at the Pavilion Theatre, 1025 Lorne St. Suitable for ages 8 and up. FMI visit www.chimeratheatre.com.

■■ Fun Laughter Friends adult social group events: March 11- St. Patrick’s Day Appies and Drinks, March 20Plant and Seed Exchange. FMI contact laugh2014@shaw.ca.

■“Fairy ■ Tale Theatre” Burlesque on March 10 at The Blue Grotto, 319 Victoria St. Doors open for this 19+ event at 8pm.

Tickets available at the door or VIP tickets available at Instinct Adornment or online at KamTix.ca.

■■ St. Paddy’s Day Dance on March 12 at pm at Kamloops Legion, 425 Lansdowne St. Hosted

by Kamloops Pride. Tickets at the Meet local first-time author Eleanor Deckert at the Book door for this 19+ event.

Signing of her book 10 Days in ■■ Beginner Beading Class on December on Saturday, March March 12 at Eagle Eye Gifts, 442 12 at Chapters from 12:00 until Victoria St. Learn how to bead 9:00 pm. 10 Days in December with Melody Markle. All supplies is also available in several provided. FMI call 250-372-1114. libraries and available in an ■■ Fiddle Concert featuring Gor- audio book or e-book. don Stobbe and JJ Guy on March

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■■ Wellness Talk with Dr. Frank Silva on March 16 from 7 to 9pm at Nature’s Fare Market, 1350 Summit Dr. FMI call 250-314-9560.

■■ Barnhartvale Coffee House with Shawna Caspi on March 19 at 7pm at Barnhartvale Hall. FMI contact Chrisy at 250-573-0025.

■■ Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship on March 19 at 8:30am at the Doubletree Hotel, 339 St. Paul St. Guest speaker Ray Parker. Tickets at the door. FMI call Harold at 778-220-7880 or Buck at 250-319-9952.

■■ Cedar Bark Bracelet Making on March 19 at Eagle Eye Gifts, 442 Victoria St. Learn how to make a cedar bark rope bracelet with Lydia Peter. FMI call 250-372-1114.

■■ Seedy Saturday on March 19 from 9:30am to 1pm at OLPH Parish Centre, 635 Tranquille Rd. Local, Heritage and Heirloom seeds available and much more!

Teahouse, Eats Amore Food Truck, children’s activities and door

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■■ Addictions with Author Lorelie Rozzano and co-facilitator Lorne Hildabrand on March 24 beginning at 8:30am at the Coast Kamloops Hotel and Conference Centre, 1250 Rogers Way. FMI and to register contact Julie John at 250-5726215 or Julie_joh@hotmail.com.

■■ Society for Creative Anachronism - Shire of Ramsgaard weekly practice/gathering on Mondays at 7pm at Stage House Theatre, 422 Tranquille Rd. FMI call Raynagh at 250-376-6676.

■■ Open Mic Night last Thurs. of the month from 9pm to 12am at the Central Station Pub. Free.

■■ Kamloops Power Choir is meets Wednesdays at the Yacht Club, 1140 River St. from 7 to 8pm.

Fee at the door covers music direction, photo copies and venue rental.

Everyone welcome. FMI email kamloopspowerchoir@gmail.com.

■■ Pagan Coffee Meet-Up on the third Thurs. of each month from 7 to 9pm at The Art We Are, 246 Victoria St. FMI join: Kamloops Pagan Community on facebook.

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Dear Pisces: (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20) It’s one more week in the love spotlight then you’ll be attracting money again. In the meantime a light is presenting you with different opportunities to increase your income. Think long term.

Dear Aries: (Mar. 21 - April 20) There is a lot of light shining on your past decisions as you take stock of what you’ve just been through and where you’d now like to go. You’re an aggressive sign but that’s not going to help speed up the process. You need time to heal before jumping into anything new.

Dear Taurus: (Apr. 21 - May 21) Joint finances will require your attention. Check the fine print and talk to your partner before you sign. Love is at the office but you’d really like to get out with the gang and have some fun. Close friends lend a helpful ear.

Dear Gemini: (May 22 - June 21) You are sparkling in the workplace this week. Work extra hard and rewards will arrive shortly.

Love is filled with uncertainty but you have a fresh energy, which is encouraging you to get back into the dating scene. Follow up a playful wink with a confident hello.

Dear Cancer: (June 22 - July 22) Thinking big picture in love could set you on an exotic adventure. Expand your mind or at least try something new. Someone from a different culture grabs your attention.

Dear Leo: (July 23 - Aug 22) Love is still calling for an adventure but make it short. It’s all ahead in business. Both team ventures and solo efforts bring rewards.

Dear Virgo: (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23) Problems at home have you ready to lay down some changes. A couple of months ago you started down a new path, which hasn’t yet delivered as promised. Follow you heart to a brighter day.

Dear Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) As always, stick up for yourself but you’ve entered a cycle where words can get you into trouble.

Use your new skills when pressed with old problems. An aggressive stance wins hearts.

Dear Scorpio: (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) That boost of energy, which had you going to the gym is now moving to your personal finances.

Dig deep and keep those Scorpio eyes open for new ways to make money. Let the regained confidence flow into all areas of life.

Dear Sagittarius: (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) A burst of energy finds you just in time to tackle home chores. Fights with jealous types are now in the past and it’s time to move forward with confidence and new goals. Work continues to be extremely lucky.

Dear Capricorn: (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) One more lucky week of attracting money then it’s time to get back on the sales and promotion wagon. Keep your eyes open for jealous friends who lack your work ethic but admire your rewards. Disagreements at home can spin out of control quicker than you realize.

Dear Aquarius: (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) The new job becomes official and although it’ll take you away from home, it’ll also reveal unexpected opportunities. A playful attitude can transform someone close into more than just a friend.

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