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Congratulations to the Echo’s very own Erin Johnson & husband Derek on the birth of their baby boy, a sister to Aurora on Sunday, March 5 at 4:10pm
Celebrating the power and potential of women and girls
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These local women were nominated by friends, co-workers and family. See their stories inside on pages 6 & 7.
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International Women’s Day (IWD) is a time to recognize women for their social, economic, cultural and political achievements. On Wednesday, March 8, many community programs and local businesses hosted special events to celebrate the strength, power and potential of women and girls. Emiko Ohama, president of the TRUSU Lean In - Leadership for Gender Equality Club, was the driving force behind the International Women’s Day Empower Conference. Emiko said, “conversation about health, wellness, leadership and gender equality are our top focuses.” She also encourages others to become engaged in community efforts. “It’s really quite simple – extend yourself to help others.” The conference held at Thompson Rivers University boasted three keynote speakers: United Nations Policy Advocate, Climate Change Activist and Global Speaker Steve S.J. Lee; Internationally Award Winning Speaker and Career Strategist Courtney Kirschbaum; and Psychic Medium, Michelle Morrison. IWD is also an opportunity to take a political stance against gender disparity. A Day Without a Woman “reaffirms our commitment to the Principles of Unity, which were conceptualized for the Women’s March.” Following such efforts like the Day Without Immigrants across the United States, Women’s March organizers “stands in solidarity with the International Women’s Strike organizers, feminists of color and grassroots
groups in planning global actions for equity, justice and human rights.” A Day Without a Woman is a “demonstration of economic solidarity” that offers options that allow you to take a personal stance within your financial comfort zone. Women are encouraged to take the day off from paid and unpaid labor, avoid shopping for one day— with exceptions for small, women- and minority-owned businesses; or wear red in solidarity with A Day Without A Woman. A Day Without A Woman, recognizes the “enormous value that women of all backgrounds add to our socio-economic system--while receiving lower wages and experiencing greater inequities, vulnerability to discrimination, sexual harassment and job insecurity.” Strike organizers acknowledge, “trans and gender nonconforming people face heightened levels of discrimination, social oppression and political targeting.” In commemoration of IWD, the Kamloops Film Festival is collaborating with the Kamloops YMCA-YWCA Violence Against Women Intervention and Support Services to help them collect some much needed items. YMCA-YWCA frontline staff have noted some gaps in items that they like to have on hand at the shelter for passing along to the women and their children: face-wash/ cleanser, deodorant, hair elastics, headbands & bobby pins, tampons, hair conditioner, pillows, towels, nail clippers, - continued on page 2
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Nettie Wild, director of KONELINE: our land beautiful, answered questions after her film on Thursday evening at a discussion with Dušan Magdolen during the Annual Kamloops Film Festival which runs until Sunday, March 11. Photo: Robin Nicolette Phelan
The City of Kamloops is pleased to announce it is in the process of completing safety netting installations at McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre’s NHL rink, Valleyview Arena and Brock Arena. The new netting will be installed from end to end at each rink, in front of all spectator seating areas eliminating the risk of injuries from errant pucks, which will make the arenas safer for patrons. The project is the first of its kind in BC and will cost the City $19,000. Jeff Putnam, Parks and Civic Facilities Manager, is “proud to see Kamloops leading the way in making its arenas safer for patrons.” He said it “increases the quality of services that Kamloops, as the Tournament Capital of Canada, can offer.” The remaining rinks in Kamloops (Memorial Arena, McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre Olympic Rink, and the Sandman Centre) already have side glass heights equivalent to Western Hockey League standards and do not require safety netting.
Free health fair for World Kidney Day Thursday, March 9, marks the 10th annual World Kidney Day in Kamloops. Hosted by more than 150 countries worldwide, World Kidney Day is an international event that promotes awareness of kidney disease with an emphasis on prevention and early diagnosis. Kamloops City Council has proclaimed the month of March “Kidney Month” for the past nine years, in recognition of the impact kidney disease has. This year’s World Kidney Day will focus on obesity. Of those affected by obesity, 83 percent have an increased risk for chronic kidney disease. This risk may be attributed to the fact that those who are obese often struggle with high blood pressure and diabetes, two significant contributing factors in developing kidney disease. In partnership with the Kamloops Chapter of the Kidney Foundation of Canada, BC & Yukon Branch, and Thompson Rivers University’s School of Nursing, a free public health fair
will take place at Northills Centre Mall on March 9 in honor of World Kidney Day. The event will run from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and will include a wide variety of health vendors and the chance to win free door prizes. Free blood pressure and blood glucose checks will also be offered as an initiative to screen participants for the risk factors linked to kidney disease. “Kidney disease is often diagnosed when the disease has already progressed to an advanced stage,” said Dr. Florriann Fehr, spokesperson for Thompson Rivers University’s School of Nursing. “The purpose of this event is to educate the public on how they can prevent kidney disease while also identifying those who might be at risk. If caught early, kidney disease can be treated effectively.” While risk factors like obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes may be manageable and preventable once a person is diagnosed
with advanced kidney disease, a person is likely to require lifelong care, as there is no cure for kidney disease. In most cases, transplantation and dialysis can be avoided by making healthy lifestyle choices. Within Kamloops, 1,250 people are living with chronic kidney disease, 165 people are on dialysis and 115 people have had a kidney transplant. Kidney disease is currently one of the top ten leading
causes of death in Canada, and one in 10 Canadians lives with kidney disease. For more information on World Kidney Day and the Kidney Foundation of Canada, visit: www.worldkidneyday.org or www.kidney.ca Connect with them on Instagram at @worldkidneyday2017 or on Facebook at Kamloops World Kidney Day Free Health Fair
Marking International Women’s Day – continued from front March 11 at 7pm to gather any women’s slippers, baby products donated items or cash contribu(shampoo, wash, wipes). tions. Following the huge success Each year the KFF selects a of their partnership with the KamFilm for a Cause, and because loops Food Bank last year, KFF there are a number of films in the knows patrons can be counted on 2017 lineup that aligns with the to assist in this worthwhile initiaimportant work that the YMCA- tive. YWCA does, KFF wanted to offer For more information about A their assistance. YMCA-YWCA Day Without a Woman, refer to Representatives will be on-hand womensmarch.com/womensday before the 7pm screening of “20th Alicia Ashcroft, Freelance Century Women” on Saturday,
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Giggles – a colourful collection Local Artist Judylynn Davison presents an art exhibition Giggles March 15 - April 8, in the KAC Main Gallery at the Old Courthouse. There will also be an Artist Reception on Saturday March 18, 6:30-8:30pm where visitors can meet with Judylynn and ask her questions about her exhibit and experiences. This collection of colorful, humorous characters brings life to artist Judylynn’s favorite Spanish novel - Don Quixote. “My inspiration for this collection of art is the Spanish novel Don Quixote by Miguel De Cervantes. This Novel is considered the most influential work of literature from the Spanish Golden Age. Bringing attention to this novel is my goal,” says Judylynn. Judylynn Davison was born in Kamloops. She moved with her family to Alberta at the age of ten, residing there until recently moving back to beautiful B.C. Judylynn is married and has a son who lives Calgary, Alberta. Art has been an interest of Judylynn’s since she was very young when she began designing and painting signs for businesses at the age of fifteen. Judylynn studied Basic Design at Lethbridge Community College and at the University of Lethbridge Fine Art Department. Creating a personal statement is very important to Judylynn and she works hard to incorporate that into her art. She loves acrylics because of the intense colors, but will always continue to try new ideas, which expand her techniques. For more information and photos of Judylynn’s work, visit www.kamloopsarts.ca.
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Spring is coming we promise!!! If you want to brighten your day stop by Michelle’s Real Deals on Home Décor for some inspiration. They have just changed the store hours to now be open 5 days a week, Tuesday to Friday 10-5 and Saturday 10-4. The store is located at 1514 Lorne St.
BC’s minimum wage will increase in the fall
BC’s minimum wage will increase to $11.35 an hour effective September 15th, 2017. The new minimum wage is a $0.50 cent increase and reflects the province’s overall economic growth.
There will also be an identical increase of $0.50 cents per hour to the liquor server minimum wage, going from $9.60 to $10.10. Daily rates for live-in home support workers and live-in camp leaders, as well as the
monthly rates for resident caretakers and the farm worker piece rates, will also increase on the same date. More information on those rates will be made public ahead of the September
15th change. The move will be the sixth increase in BC’s minimum wage since 2011. In British Columbia, there are 93,800 out of 1,958,000 paid employees earning minimum wage.
Take some time to enjoy Kamloops’ rich history The next time you’re enjoying the fasthistoric landmarks. The beautiful St Andrews paced, modern lifestyle of Downtown Kamon the Square was completed in 1887, and loops, take a moment to reflect on the history remains a hub of community events to this that has brought us here. day. Its fountain also sits behind a statue of “Flyin’” Phil Gaglardi, whose lifetime of pubOur city lies on the traditional territory of lic service began in 1952 with his election to the T’kemlups Indian Band – from which Kamloops gets its name! Like many comthe BC Legislative Assembly and ended with munities in the interior of British Columbia, his 1988-1990 term as Mayor of Kamloops. Kamloops had its beginnings as a Hudson’s Somewhere in all of that, he even found time Bay Company fort. Downtown Kamloops to be BC’s Minister of Highways, from 1952 ballooned naturally from this economic focal to 1968. Over this period, he was responsible point. Indeed, Fort Kamloops was situated CAP comments for expanding BC Ferries, thoroughly fleshnear the site of today’s Overlanders Bridge, Jacob Rothenburger ing out the intra-provincial highway system, named, of course, for the band of 150 settlers and completing such projects as, yes, the who ventured from Ontario all the way to the Overlanders Bridge! We invite you to check out all these sites and more on interior of BC. The Overlanders Bridge was completed in 1961. It replaced the North Kamloops Bridge, whose a self-guided walking tour, perhaps with the aid of one footings still stand in the middle of the river, and is now of our Heritage Walking Tour maps – available at our used only by invisible ghosts. Prior to that, travellers uti- Information Kiosk at 340 Victoria Street or from Tourlized the Red Bridge (completed 1887), ferries, and, for ism Kamloops! the Shuswap people, canoes. Less than 200 years after Jacob Rothenburger, Customer Care and Patrol Team Fort Kamloops broke ground, we can now complete the (CAP). Reach us at 250-572-3008/3009 or the Informajourney by car in just a few minutes – think about that tion Kiosk at 250-572-3017. Email capteam@kcbia.com. during tomorrow’s commute! Follow us on Facebook (Downtownkamloops) and TwitFrom there, you will find that Downtown is rich with ter (@downtownkamloops) too!
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Writer’s block and the wandering mind
Though there are always writing The wandering mind is another plight assignments, there are an equal numof the writing process. Ready and willber of excuses not to write. Long days ing to harness my creativity, I accidenat work, exercise classes, the film festally wander down a garden path and tival, or just straight up exhaustion. discover a bizarre research chain of Sometimes you need to stare off into factoids. Like some literary Alice in space, luxuriating in the achievement of Wonderland, I meet strange characters along the way: from Oliver Stone to nothingness. Thusly, I’ve been unable to put aside “Natural Born Killers” to “Bonnie and PERFECTLY quality time for the old tappity tap on Clyde”, to Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s “03 FABULOUS the laptop. I gently remind myself that Bonnie & Clyde” then the real Bonnie Alicia Ashcroft and Clyde, which then leads to learncreativity is like an exercise to be done ing about ‘hybristophilia’, which—in a daily, like stretching or sit-ups. Frankly, that’s why I go to Barre and yoga classes, because nutshell---is people who become aroused by vioI can’t be trusted to do it on my own accord. lence. Naturally, my “research” swings back to This is one of the issues of writer’s block, which the recent Oscar debacle with Faye Dunaway and is possibly a myth, though the Internet seems to Warren Beatty, note to self, if you are having a think it’s real. I just stopped writing to Google it. bad day, do spare a thought for those PricewaterAfter reading about F. Scott Fitzgerald’s struggles house accountants. Our screw-ups and missteps with it, I inadvertently erased the six sentences I might feel monumental, but nothing compares to just typed. Defeated already! What did I just write? a grown man handing out the wrong envelope to I’m fairly certain that it was the most brilliant Hollywood dinosaurs because tweeting and movie prose and now it’s like dust in the wind. No matter, stars distracted him. I’ll trudge on like the soldier of rhetoric that I am. Meanwhile, on the other page, the task of writing If writer’s block is real, it stems from procrasti- remains undone. Maybe this makes me smarter, nation, which is a plague on the writer’s life. “Pro- I’m filling my head with sparkling information that crastination is like a credit card: it’s a lot of fun I can drop at cocktail parties. Bright side alert— until you get the bill.” I found that quote while I’m writing about it now…does that count? Sure procrastinating. Now that’s a Full Circle moment it does! Because the point is my friends, I am there. If my attention span were a person, she’d be making the time, I’m not overthinking it (too a three-year-old twirling around in a party dress much) and I am inching closer and closer to and stealing fistfuls of cake while everyone else is the sweet satisfaction of effortlessly getting my seated nicely at a birthday party. thoughts onto the page with ease.
Beespeaker buzzing into town March 11
Thompson Shuswap Master eral years she has been appearing Gardeners Association and the as the persona Madame BeeHorticulture Program at TRU speaker, reviving the tradition of are excited to bring Vancouver- “telling the bees”. As a food secubased interdisciplinary artist Lori rity volunteer and activist, WeiWeidenhammer to Kamloops denhammer works with students for a free presentation Satur- of all ages on growing plants day, March 11th at 9:00 am, in for bees. This work is featured the TRU International Building, in her book Victory Gardens for Bees: A DIY Guide to Saving the room #1015. Lori Weidenhammer is a Van- Bees. She is passionate about art couver performance-based inter- that transforms the relationship disciplinary artist originally from between the artist and the viewer Saskatchewan. For the past sev- and creates community bonds.
Thompson Shuswap Master Gardeners Association is a charitable organization whose mission is to provide information about gardening to the community and to educate people about environmentally responsible gardening practices. For more information, feel free to check out Lori Weidenhammer’s blog: www.beespeakersaijiki.blogspot.com or you can follow her on Instagram: @beespeaker
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tourism Kamloops releases first multi-use trail Guide Tourism Kamloops is pleased to announce the release of the Kamloops 2017 Trail Guide. A result of community collaboration and strong partnerships with passionate, local trail enthusiasts, Tourism Kamloops’ Trail Guide presents over 200km of trails that visitors can explore and enjoy 12-months of the year. “When you look through the 2017 Trail Guide, it becomes easy to understand why Kamloops is renowned for its world class trail network,” says Lisa Strachan, Tourism Kamloops Director of Destination Development and Trade Relations. Bike enthusiasts are encouraged to use the guide to plan their next ride, and visitors who prefer to explore on foot can use the guide to enjoy signature Kamloops trails that will challenge them or simply provide activity levels for the entire family. “We are so fortunate to have great partners who share our vision in showcasing Kamloops as an accessible outdoor playground,” boasts Strachan. “Incredible partnerships with the City of Kamloops, Kamloops Performance Cycling Centre, Kamloops Bike Riders Association, Pinkbike.com and Trailforks.com and many other local partners helped make the Kamloops 2017 Trail Guide possible.” The Kamloops 2017 Trail Guide is available at the Kamloops Visitor Centre or online at tourismkamloops.com.
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HAPPY o n a l Internati Glendene Grant
Glendene Grant was nominated for all the hard work she does helping others – including her family (she has 4 children & 4 grandchildren – all but Jessie are in Kamloops); her community; and around the country (helping change laws – including one dubbed “Jessie’s Law” for her daughter), even the world. Glendene’s daughter, Jessie Foster went missing almost 11 years ago and is a victim of human trafficking. Instead of turning inward, Glendene did so much to help as many people as she can, using Jessie’s story and her voice.
Glendene founded an organization that is solely run by herself, called M.A.T.H., which is Mothers Against Trafficking Humans, and through this she travels around Canada giving talks and educating people, young and old, about the missing, murdered and human trafficking. And through her’s and others’ radio shows (network & online), speaking with and educating people all over the world. Glendene also does so much around Kamloops for members of her community, including working closely with the Kamloops & District Crime Stoppers, giving talks around BC; attending vigils for others; attending / speaking at the Kamloops Shoe Memorials; attending / speaking at the Kamloops Women’s Memorial Marches; she is on the Board of Directors for the non-profit Fashion Speaks – attending / speaking at their fundraisers each year.
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Emiko Ohama, President of the TRUSU Lean In Leadership for Gender Equality Club, is an effervescent and enthusiastic figure on campus. “I’m a gal with a lot of ideas.” Emiko is motivated to turn thought into action. She is also encouraging others to become engaged in community efforts. “It’s really quite simple, extend yourself and help others.” As the driving force behind TRU’s International Women’s Day Empower Conference on March 8, Emiko said, “Conversations about health, wellness, leadership and gender equality are our top focuses.” Emiko hopes to unify and inspire Conference participants—which include educators, professionals, athletes, student leaders and community representatives. “My goal is to empower members through successful skill building sessions—taking learning out of the classroom and
applying into real world situations.” The 2nd year Arts major already has a Bachelor of Human Kinetics in Clinical Exercise Science and Health Promotion. Emiko recently received an invitation to attend the Commission on the Status of Women Youth Forum on Gender Equality at the UN Headquarters in New York. She’s already in the planning stages for the Sustainable Development Goals Advocacy Training Conference, which will take place in the fall of 2017.
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Art, Films, Burlesque, Blazers and more! ■■ Art Exposed Regional Exhibition: View + buy local art from more than 140 TNRD artists - March 3-11, Old Courthouse Cultural Centre, 7 Seymour Street W. ■■ Kamloops Film Festival Tickets are now on sale at MovieMart, TRUSU, and online. Passes are still only available online. FMI and film info visit www.kamloopsfilmfest. ca/ or visit The Facebook, flickr, Ins-
tagram, YouTube or Snapchat pages: loopsfilmfest ■■ Kamloops’ #Throwback Thursday Mar. 9 Kamloops Burlesque at Blue Grotto (319 Victoria St) is a 19+ showcase with special guest, Neil E. Dee! Tickets available at Instinct Adornment or online at www. KamTix.ca. ■■ Powwow Prevue Party ft. DJ Shub Fri, Mar. 10 at 8:30 in “The Den” at TRU. Tickets are being sold through Eventbrite or in Old Main from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., March 6-10. This will conclude the IDays events and launch the Mar11-12 Powwow at TRU. ■■ Blazer’s Home Games Wed, Mar.8 at 7pm vs. Victoria; Fri, Mar.10 at 7pm vs. Victoria; Sat, Mar.11 at 5pm vs. Vancouver. All games at Sandman Centre. Tickets available at www.ticketmaster.ca ■■ KMA Workshops Celebrating Canada 150 Cowboy Painting Fri. Mar. 10, 1-3pm, at the Kamloops Museum and Archives (207 Seymour St) FMI call 250-828-3576 or email museum@kamloops.ca ■■ WCT at the Pavillion Theatre – The House at Pooh Corner Mar 11, for tickets visit kamloopslive.com ■■ Kamloops Kidney Support Group meets at 10am on the second Sat. every month at Romeo’s Kitchen, 1250 Rogers Way. Next meeting Sat, Mar. 11 Chat about anything that is kidney-related, whether you may be pre-dialysis or on dialysis, a kidney donor or a recipient, or anything in “Mary”- Spirit of the 60’s between. FMI call Edna at 250-376Painted Mannequin was 6361, Dorothy at 250-573-2988 or made by Elaine Watkins, and is for Margaret at 250-819-3135. sale at the Art Exposed Regional ■■ REEL Paddling Film Festival Exhibition, which continues to on Mar.11 at the TRU Clock Tower March 11 at Old Courthouse Theatre at 6pm. Doors open 5:30pm. Showcasing the world’s best padCultural Centre.
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dling films from 2016. FMI call Wendy at 587-222-5529 or email milliganwe@gmail.com ■■ Public Forum on Medical Assistance in Dying - Sat, Mar. 11, 1-4pm at Kamloops United Church, 421 St Paul St. FMI 250-372-3020, or visit www.kamloopsunited.ca ■■ Toastmasters meetings every Thurs. 7pm at Desert Gardens (540 Seymour St) FMI Leah Knight 250571-4657 ■■ Parent-Child Mother Goose Program Spring Schedule now available and registration for upcoming April sessions has begun. FMI email kelli@interiorcommunityservices.bc.ca or call 250-5543134 ext333 ■■ Whole Food Plant Based Nutrition Group - meets last Tuesday of every month (Feb 28 next meeting); The Royal LePage Kamloops Realty; 322 Seymour St) 7-9pm Free drop-in. Guest Speaker, Karina Inkster. FMI Christine Lucas 250-374-4455 ■■ UJAMMA Drum Circle March 17th 6 - 7:30 pm. (If possible please arrive by 5:50) at Lansdowne Village - Room 204, to the right of Booster Juice. UJAMMA is a family event drum circle for all ages that will be on Fridays. To register, visit Kamloops Drum Connection Facebook page and see Events Post titled Registration List, or text 250318-0963, or email djembedjango@ hotmail.com. ■■ Fiddler Concert with Gordon Stobbe & J.J. Guy at Hal Rogers Centre in Albert McGowan Park on Tue. Mar. 21 at 2pm. FMI and tickets call 250-376-2330. Children 12 and under are free. A workshop to follow at 7 to 9pm at Heritage House for those who wish to learn
Between Worlds a sculpture created by Christina McLean McNaney, is also available for viewing at the KAC’s Art Exposed .
the skills of playing a fiddle. Register early. ■■ CanGo Grannies presents (Louisa Marshall as) Tina Turner at The Coast Kamloops Hotel and Conference Centre (1250 Rogers Way), Tues. Mar. 28 Show starts at 7pm. Tickets available at Kamloops Live Box Office, 250-374-LIVE (5483) or call Jane 250-434-4168 ■■ The Kamloops Blazers Hockey Camp Registration for Aug. 14 to 18, is open to boys and girls. FMI/ register visit www.blazerhockey.com. ■■ Social Ballroom Dancing for terrified beginners to experienced dancers in the Dogwood Room, Cottonwood Manor, 730 Cottonwood Ave. on Thursdays. Lesson at 6:30pm. Dance 7 to 9pm. Dropin fee. FMI contact Dance With Me Kamloops at 250-377-3743 or dancewithmekamloops.com.
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DEAR PISCES: (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20) Birthday wishes and friendly hellos widen your already beaming smile. Astro-energies have you focusing on daily chores and long-term goals. Money continues to sparkle but don’t break the bank. DEAR ARIES: (Mar. 21 - April 20) Old habits mix with new faces sending you on a romantic rollercoaster of emotional “what if’s”. Get out and play with your new friends but watch your pocketbook. Money is about to get tight. DEAR TAURUS: (Apr. 21 - May 21) The fight is almost over so hunker down and give one final push to clear the air. You’re still in a low energy cycle but that’s going to change shortly and you’ll have plenty of emotional gas to go the extra mile. DEAR GEMINI: (May 22 - June 21) Just as restrictions begin to lift on romantic possibilities the fates cast a major obstacle on your road to happiness. Tough it out and use the energy to create the relationship you desire. Be patient. Happily forever after is within reach. DEAR CANCER: (June 22 - July 22) You’re in the romantic spotlight but finances are calling with a tempting invitation. Use the energy to shore up comforts at home. The world is calling for your attention but home is still where the heart is. DEAR LEO: (July 23 - Aug 22) You may have been putting extra efforts into making the lives of others more beautiful recently. And although this is admirable, it’s time to take care of you. Hit the spa and splurge on that new outfit. You deserve it. DEAR VIRGO: (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23) Love continues to green light relationships of all kinds. If you haven’t found your perfect match yet, keep looking. A reclusive mood paints the perfect emotional scene for fireside snuggles. DEAR LIBRA (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) When it comes to relationships few can match Libra’s natural ability to close the deal. So love shouldn’t be a problem but money woes can definitely cause ripples that jar the wheels of love. Team up and start filling your boots. DEAR SCORPIO: (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Even though restriction on personal finances begin to lift and time becomes available for romantic pursuits, always keep recent lessons in mind. Obstacles fill the next leg of your romantic journey but true love is waiting on the other side of your adventure. DEAR SAGITTARIUS: (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) A long and difficult astro-cycle is about to color your financial picture. Extra efforts will be required at the office and a big dose of creativity will be required to make it through unscathed. Love favours a weekend escape. DEAR CAPRICORN: (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) Home repairs are on the horizon so begin saving for the unexpected. Love and partnerships call for a mid-week rendezvous that will definitely add spice to your spring fever. Daily chores still need to be streamlined. 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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