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Children’s Arts Festival in 17th year Happy, smiling faces as your children embark on their new adventures for another school year. It won’t be long until those smiles fade a little and you are looking for something else to keep them occupied. Lucky for you, the Kamloops Arts Council (KAC) holds their annual Children’s Arts Festival just after school starts in for the fall. Now in its 17th year, the Kamloops Children’s Arts Festival will take place on Saturday, September 17 with a second day of fun on Sunday with Bobs and Lolo. “On Saturday, September 17, families can enjoy a full day of free arts activities and performances at Riverside Park,” explains Kathy Sinclair, executive director of the Kamloops Arts Council. “Performers on the Interior Savings Stage include vocal percussionist / live looper RupLoops (Rup Sidhu), Dance Afreaka, the KAC Rivertown Players and Stage One Theatre School. Workshops, led by local artists and organizations, will include clay, henna art, Japanese block printing and much more.” “On Sunday, award-winning singersongwriters Bobs and LoLo return to Kamloops for a live performance at the Sagebrush Theatre,” continues Kathy. “The four-time Juno-nominated singersongwriters and creators and stars of the musical preschool series Sing, Dance and Play with Bobs and LoLo were recently named Canada’s Favourite Kids’ Entertainer in a nationwide poll by CBC Music. The show begins at 2:00 pm (doors 1:30 pm) and tickets, $20 adults, $15 kids or $55 for family of four, are available at the Kamloops Live Box Office. Bobs and LoLo will also be doing a meet and greet following the show.” Excited to be able to host RupLoops, also known as Rup Sidhu, the Kamloops Arts Council wants you to know that his show is something you will
not want to miss and will appeal to a wide range of ages. He is an interdisciplinary artist, musician, producer and composer. He specializes in vocal percussion and live looping; his sound blends the rhythms of poetry and spoken word with a dynamic range of cultural hybridity. Inspired by folk and classical forms of music from around the world, his musical expressions can range from groove oriented hip hop beats, to contemporary fusions of classical ragas; scores for the National Film Board of Canada and remixes of vintage Bollywood tunes, to experimental compositions for dance and theatre productions. Rup has facilitated and taught musical programs in universities, public schools, youth prisons and communities throughout Canada, USA, UK and India. Rup has produced fourteen albums with emerging artists, including American Pie, Shane Koyzan’s debut release. Current collaborative projects include: Lapis, Blue God and the Serpents, Language of Rhythm, and Metaphor. Rup’s solo live looping show, RupLoops, has toured over 200 locations across Canada. Children and their families may drop in at any time from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm to take part in the daylong festivities. The Kamloops Arts Council enlists artists and non-profit groups to facilitate interactive workshops in visual art, dance, music, theatre and more. Musicians, storytellers, actors and dancers – both professional headliners and local groups – take to the stage. Workshops include “rock school,” henna art, hiphop dance, printmaking, clay sculpture, theatre games, button-making, magic wand making and much more. “Thanks to our supporters, Saturday of the Children’s Arts Festival is 100 per cent free to the public,” Kathy finishes. “This means we see a wide - continued on page 2
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Kamloops issued an overdose alert
Remembering and Raising Awareness
International Overdose Awareness Day, an event that began in Australia, is a global event held on August 31 and has been a key remembrance event for those who have died from fatal drug overdoses since 2001. The inaugural event in Kamloops was held at the Wednesday Farmers Market downtown and was supported by (L-R) Sandra Tully and Sherry Robinson, both of whom lost sons earlier this year.
Property owners alerted to new medical marijuana regulations MP Cathy McLeod cautioned property owners on September 1 regarding the dangerous implications of new medical marijuana regulations. “I want all property owners to know that new regulations put into effect by the Liberal government allow authorized Canadians to grow limited amounts of marijuana for their own medical purposes or designate someone to grow it for them - without the consent of the landlord,” said McLeod. “I have had many property owners contact me who have had their rental property destroyed by grow ops,” stated McLeod. “As reported in 2014, BC applicants grew close to 1.7 million indoor plants. With the new regulations in effect, this prob-
lem is going to grow exponentially.” “With no commitment to inspections by Health Canada or the Police, how can the Liberal government ensure that only a limited amount will be grown and that it won’t be diverted into the black market?” questioned McLeod.
“As reported yesterday in the Vancouver Sun, we learned about a marijuana grow-op costing a BC landlord $135,000 in damages.” “There is virtually no recourse for property owners who find themselves in this situation,” concluded McLeod.
Don’t miss vocal percussionist RupLoops – continued from front cross-section of the community, including children and families who may not otherwise be able to afford to participate in extracurricular arts activities. Participating in the arts can have a tremendous impact on developmental growth. Learning artistic skills strengthens problem-solving and critical thinking abilities. It’s also a lot of fun – maybe too much fun for some!” So on Saturday, September 17, grab the kids and the family and head down to Riverside Park where you are promised a full day of fun, frolic and art for the entire family. For more information you can visit the Kamloops Arts Council at kamloopsarts.ca. — Tanya Orozco, freelance
Interior Health is urging residents using or considering using drugs to think twice in the wake of several suspected drug overdoses in the Kamloops area in the last 48 hours as of September 1. Five suspected overdoses have been reported in the Kamloops area in 48 hours – one fatal; however, a coroner will confirm the exact cause of death. All overdoses appear to be linked to a “sparkly white powder” that may be being sold as cocaine on the street. While not using drugs at all is the best way to avoid overdose and other health impacts, healthcare providers recognize some people will continue to use drugs. The following tips can help reduce the risk: Don’t mix different drugs (including pharmaceutical medications, street drugs and alcohol); Don’t take drugs when you are alone; Don’t experiment with higher doses and take a small sample of a drug before taking your usual dosage; Keep an eye out for your friends – stay together and look out for each other; Carry a Naloxone kit. A list of locations to get a kit can be found on the Interior Health website; Recognize the signs of an OD. Headache, nausea, confusion, vomiting, shakes, fainting are serious. Get medical help ASAP; and if someone thinks they may be having an overdose or is witnessing an overdose, call 9-1-1 immediately, do not delay. More information on overdose prevention can be found at: http://www.gov.bc.ca/overdose and http://towardtheheart.com.
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The downtown branch of CIBC is having a garage sale to raise money for the CIBC Run For The Cure. The staff has brought in items and donations from the public are welcomed. At the conclusion of the campaign all items will be donated to the Y’s Women’s Emergency Shelter. There will also be raffle tickets for sale to win a gift basket and a silent auction of items donated by local businesses. Of course you can also donate cash at the branch or purchase some of the regular swag such as socks and makeup bags. Pictured is Christinia Wielgoz, Percy the Penguin and Paulina Rios.
CFBX Fall volunteer drive begins CFBX, the campus/community radio station at Thompson Rivers University (TRU), will start its volunteer drive on Friday, September 9 at the TRU Back to School BBQ and will run to Friday, September 23. The radio station is entirely volunteer run and programmed and is always looking for energetic and creative volunteers to help out on air and off air. Volunteers do not need to be TRU students to get involved. Programming includes a wide variety of music and spoken word with a non-commercial focus. Music includes folk, roots, classical, jazz, funk, blues, punk, metal, hip-hop and electronic. Spoken word
ranges from social and political issues to sports and entertainment. In addition, CFBX is especially in need of volunteers for morning shows, classical music hosts and anyone interested in programming in a language other than English. CFBX is an excellent place to build up job skills in audio editing, interviewing, writing, organization skills and computer use. There are numerous ways to get involved at the station on air and off. Anyone interested in getting involved with CFBX can call the station at 250377-3988, email to radio@tru.ca or drop by the station at House 8, behind the Campus Activity Centre on the TRU campus.
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Mendel Rubinson of Rubinson’s Organic Produce is just one of many vendors on hand every Wednesday on Victoria Street and 5th Avenue. Among other vendors’ wares are baked goods, various meats, jewelry and farm fresh eggs. Not to mention the great atmosphere! The downtown Farmers’ Market is also open Saturdays at St. Paul Street and 3rd Avenue.
As a follow-up event to this summer’s successful Swim All the Wai event, there is one more piece of the fundraising puzzle coming up for the Kamloops YMCA YWCA Women’s Shelter. “I have written a book about my journey getting into the pool, training and carrying off the Swim Challenge event. We will be holding a book launch event in September, with admissions and book sales to also benefit the shelter. So far funds raised are roughly $1000.00!” said Wai Hung Ma. On Wednesday, September 14, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at the downtown YMCA/YWCA pool lobby, Wai will give a presentation on the book and the project and will sign books for people who wish to purchase them. Proceeds from admission (by donation) and book sales will add to funds already raised for the shelter. “I hope that many people will come raise a bit more for this good cause,” continues Wai. If you would like to order a copy of the book or for more information, contact Jacquie Brand (jbrand@ kamloopsy.org), Michelle Walker (mwalker@kamloopsy.org) or Graham Specht (graham@kcris.ca). You can also call the Kamloops Downtown Y at 250372-7725 or visit in person at 400 Battle Street.
Celebrating salmon through art at Arnica Arnica Artist Run Centre invites the public to participate in the exhibition Sqlelten7úw’i – Red Salmon – Sockeye: Reconsidering the Adams River Run by established Kamloops artist Eileen Leier beginning on Saturday, September 10. Accompanying the exhibition, people of all ages are invited to share their stories of salmon and help populate a ‘salmon run’ with their own salmon creations under the water of the virtual Adams River flowing in front of the Arnica gallery in the Old Courthouse Cultural Centre. For Sqlelten7úw’i – Red Salmon – Sockeye the public is invited to explore the largest sockeye run in North America through film, photography and underwater video. Collaborating and consulting with local organizations, the
artist documents the perennial scene and web art works in solo and group where tens of thousands of local and exhibitions in Quebec, Ontario, international visitors, especially those Western and Northern Canada, as who journey to Roderick Haig- Brown well as internationally in the United Provincial Park, witness the run as a States, Scotland, France and Brazil. primordial ritual during dominant Leier’s art practice examines Canayears of the salmon’s lifecycle. Leier dian historic landscapes as sites is particularly interested in the urban of collective public memory. The constructs of information kiosks, food photographs in these projects shift booths and souvenir tents, as well as between memory and history, and the spectators, that raise critical ques- personal and collective experience tions about perception and meaning in of these locations, For this exhibition relation to natural phenomena. at Arnica, she invites the audience to Eileen Leier is associate professor augment that experience with their in the Visual and Performing Arts at own recollections and creations. Thompson Rivers University. With The opening reception is being held degrees from Concordia (MFA), San on September 10 from 6:30 to 8:30 Francisco Art Institute, Emily Carr pm at the Arnica gallery located in University (BFA) and Simon Fraser the Old Courthouse Cultural Centre, (BA), Leier has shown photo-based 7 West Seymour Street.
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It’s always great to be able to celebrate the longstanding and successful companies in our neighbourhood. One that has been around for over two decades is Kamloops Office Systems (KOS). The company, which is not only Kamloops’ only local retail and service centre for Ricoh, is a great source for office supplies and delivers right to your door. “We have 21 people on staff, all which are long term,” says Jeannie Jittler, general manager for the past three years, but at KOS for over 20 years. “We’re like a giant family. We offer great service to our customers and I think that’s because we have each other’s back. We support each other and are dedicated to our customers. We are also proud of the fact that we deliver your office supplies. Order today by 3:00 pm, delivery tomorrow.” Recently they made a big move from their shop just off Victoria Street, office on 6th Avenue and Seymour Street, two storage lockers and warehouse in Aberdeen to one large new office which is now 900 square feet complete with large showroom right down at 1406 Lorne Street East. This move streamlines their operation and that is what they excel at – streamlining your business. Jeannie says, “We love the opportunity to talk to local businesses and help them make their operation more efficient. Whether it’s printing, office supplies or furniture layouts – we can help.”
(L-R) Rob Aronowski (sales), Shannon Chassie (sales coordinator) and Jeannie Jittler (general manager) love to help businesses run more efficiently. Whether it’s printing, office supplies or furniture layouts, they can help. The multi-function C7110 printer in their showroom is an amazing piece of machinery that must be seen in action!
Again they stayed in the white and gloss! It folds, stadowntown core, because they ples, cuts – it slices, it dices, believe in the shop local aspect but wait there’s more… at the of business in Kamloops. They end of the process it can print, have customer service reps that fold and then trim the edges of will go out to meet clients but the magazine. It’s pretty cool. Everything under one roof is they also welcome people to stop in and see the showroom. new – it means their environmenCurrently they have a Ricoh tal footprint is much better. Ricoh C7110 production copier/print- has always been a leader in envier, which may not mean a lot to ronmental impact. They recycle all most of you, but this machine toner cartridges and the machines does almost everything. It’s are composed of recycled parts almost 20 feet long and will weighing more than an average of print in full colour as well as 80 per cent of the machine.
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Has Rex-A-Million blown his alleged bootlegging fortune on a swanky new Kamloops hang-out? Rumors have been swirling around the mysterious Rex A. Million for many years. Nobody but nobody can give a straight answer about how his great and powerful empire was built. All that can be agreed upon is that Rex has crossed the US/Canada border with more excuses, lies and alibis than a drunk
coming home late to his wife. He’s made a career out of shady practices that the police have never been able to pin down—but nowadays the Moose Jaw born entrepreneurial Emperor is walking the straight and narrow (or so he says.) Rex—known to close associates as “Buster”is settling in Kamloops to lead a quieter life. Of course, proximity to his precious protégé— daughter Meg R. Million, is surely the main motivator for the move. The latest gossip hot off the presses (straight from trusted authorities closely affiliated with the Million family circle) is that Rex is taking his business venture to a whole other
level. The dapper Daddy was seen about town recently with his signature diamond tipped walking cane, strolling alongside the main drag with his latest dish, Dixie “The Legs” Wassu. Speaking intently with his alleged bodyguard, Baby Face, he was overheard discussing the details of the grand opening of the new night club— “a ritzy new joint” that promises to be classier than the cat’s meow! As for The Legs, she was all ears! The sweet-talking gold-digger was nuzzling into Rex’s fur lined cape, offering her own suggestions for opening night entertainment. Known
best as the headliner of the famous Dixie’s Dames dance troupe, this glamour puss knows a thing or two about pleasing the crowd. If Rex is looking for topnotch acts to draw and dazzle an audience, Dixie, with the help of her hotsy-totsy hoofers, might just be the bees’ knees. While there’s chin music suggesting the venue’s just a front for laundering the big bosses’ ill gotten gains, and idle chit chat that it’s an illegal gambling den and juice joint for the bootlegging underworld, there are much louder voices expressing their utmost enthusiasm about the new club. What’s for sure is
there’ll be no room at The Rex-A-Million for Dumb Dora’s, and flat tires need not apply— this is a riff-raff free establishment; the Big Cheese wouldn’t have it any other way. His policy for party guests is simple, “By Order of the Management: High Rollers & High Kickers Only”. Word on the street is that the much anticipated, not-to-bemissed Cask Night Opening party is set for Saturday, October 1st—it promises to be the hottest ticket in town…
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Perfect eyesight Norman is 89 years old. He’s played golf every day since his retirement over 20 years ago. One day he arrives home upset. “That’s it,” he tells his wife. “I’m giving up golf. My eyesight is so bad that once I hit the ball I can’t see where the dang thing goes.” His wife sympathizes and makes him a hot cup of tea. As they sit down she says, “Why don’t you take my brother with you and give it one last try.” “That’s a terrible idea,” says Norman, “your brother’s 102 years old. How could he help?” “He may be 102 years old,” says the wife, “but his eyesight is perfect.” Norman figured he’d give it a try so the next day he heads off to the golf course with his brother-in-law. He tees up, takes a mighty swing and squints down the fairway. He turns to the brother-in-law and says, “Did you see the ball?” “Of course I did!” replied the brother-in-law. “I have perfect eyesight”. “Where did it go?” says Norman. “Where did what go? Do I know you?”
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STRIKER SCHOOL This technical training is designed to build players into a goal scorer regardless of their position. Participants are expected to be serious and hard working soccer players at an intermediate or advanced level of play. All sessions are led by KYSA Technical Director Ciaran McMahon. Mondays, start Oct. 17: U9/10/11 ~ 5:30pm to 6:45pm • U12/13/14 ~ 6:45pm to 8:00pm $150 for 12 sessions ~ $45 discount if signed up for a Super Skillz Game Night
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Strongest man A strong young man at a construction site was bragging that he could outdo anyone when it comes to pure strength. He made a special case of making fun of one of the older workers at the job site. After several minutes of ranting, the older worker had had enough. “Why don’t you put your money where your mouth is and challenge me to a strength competition,” he said. “I will bet an entire week’s pay that I can haul something in a wheelbarrow over to that building that you won’t be able to wheel back.” “You’re on, old man. Let’s see what you got,” the young boaster replied. The old man reached out and grabbed the wheelbarrow by the handles. Then, nodding to the young man, he said, “All right, hop in.”
Specialized training for keen netminders wanting to polish their skills and learn goalkeeping techniques from some very experienced GK coaches. Mondays, start Oct. 17: U9/10/11 ~ 5:30pm to 6:45pm • U12/13/14 ~ 6:45pm to 8:00pm $150 for 12 sessions ~ $45 discount if signed up for a Super Skillz Game Night
PRO-D DAY CAMPS Dates: Sept 23*/Oct. 21/Dec. 05/Jan. 20/Feb. 24/April 24*/May 25* (*McArthur Island #2) Times: 9:00am to 4:00pm (Drop-off available at 8:30am. Pick-up available to 4:30pm) Open to U5 up to U12 • $40 per player, per session
SPRING BREAK CAMPS CAMP #1: March 20 to 24, 2017 • CAMP #2: March 27 to 31, 2017 Morning option: 9:00am to Noon • Afternoon option: 1:00pm to 4:00pm Full Day option: 9:00am to 4:00pm (Drop-off available at 8:30am. Pick-up available to 4:30pm) Open to U5 up to U12 boys and girls • $150 Full Day • $95 Half Day,
SPACE IS LIMITED… REGISTER EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT! Register on-line @ www.kysa.net or at the KYSA office on McArthur Island!
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■■ Ed Jensen, Traditional Artisan, feature artist from Sept. 1 to 30 at the Courthouse Gallery, 7 W Seymour St. Ed’s work is based on the traditional knowledge and oral history of the Secwepemc people. Open 10am to 5pm Tues. to Fri., 10am to 4pm Sat. Free parking, handicap accessible. FMI: kamloopscourthousegallery.ca. ■■ Art Exhibition(ist) Burlesque on Sept. 8 at The Blue Grotto, 319 Victoria St. Doors at 8pm for this 19+ event. Tickets at the door or VIP tickets available at Instinct Adornment or online at www.kamtix.ca. ■■ High Country Achievers Toastmasters Club meeting on Sept. 8 at 6:45pm at Desert Gardens, 514 Seymour St. Learn how Toastmasters can provide you with the skills of communication and leadership to help you in achieving your goals. Refreshments provided. FMI or to RSVP contact Lesley at 250-374-8225. ■■ Uncle Tasha and The Nephew on Sept. 10 from 7 to 9pm at The Art We Are, 246 Victoria St. Admission at the door. ■■ Opening Reception for
TALK “Sqlelten7uw’i -Red Salmon - Sockeye: Reconsidering the Adams River Run” by Eileen Leier on Sept. 10 from 6:30 to 8:30pm at Arnica ArtistRun Centre, 7 W Seymour St. FMI www.ArnicaArtistRunCentre.ca. ■■ Autumn Colours, featuring music by Rossini, Schubert, Vivaldi and Grieg on Sept. 10 at 7pm at St. Paul’s Anglican Cathedral, 360 Nicola St. Presented by Kamloops Brandenburg Orchestra. Tickets available at Kamloops Live! Box Office and at the door. ■■ Family Caregiver Series Workshops on Sept. 12, 19, 26, Oct. 3, 17 from 6 to 8pm at Alzheimer Resource Centre, #405 235 1st Ave. Cost by donation. Topics include: understanding dementia, understanding communication and understanding behaviour, planning for the future, self-care for caregivers. To register contact: Tara at 250-377-8200 or thildebrand@alzheimerbc.org. ■■ Lip Sync Battle 3.0 on Sept. 15 at 8pm at The Blue Grotto, 319 Victoria St. Up to ten acts competing for first place. FMI or to sign up contact Teri or Kathy at 250-372-9901. ■■ Kamloops Arts Council’s
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Children’s Arts Festival on Sept. 17 from 10am to 4pm at Riverside Park for a free day of interactive art and entertainment and Sept. 18 at 2pm at the Sagebrush Theatre for Lolo and Bobs. Tickets available at Kamloops Live! Box Office. ■■ Annual General Meeting for Kamloops and District Elizabeth Fry Society on Sept. 19 at 5pm at the Elizabeth Court Amenity Room, 130 St. Paul St. Everyone welcome. ■■ Heads Up: An Introduction to Brain Health Workshop on Sept. 22 from 1 to 3pm at Alzheimer Resource Centre, #405 235 1st Ave. Cost by donation. Anyone interested in brain health is welcome. To register contact: Tara at 250-377-8200 or thildebrand@alzheimerbc.org. ■■ Children’s Circle Daycare Society 20 year Celebration on Sept. 24 from 11am to 2pm. Celebration for children’s circle alumni, staff, members, children and supporters. There will be cake, face painting, a magician, scavenger hunt and much more. 904 3rd Ave. ■■ Probus Club Information Meeting on Sept. 29. A Probus club is a social club of semi-retired
and retired business and professional people. No fundraising, no attendance requirements. Probus is non-political and non-sectarian. Probus meets once a month for fellowship, coffee, a short business session and an interesting guest speaker. FMI or to be put on the contact list, contact reg.lucas@gmail.com. ■■ Prohibition Theme Cask Night on Oct. 1 at 7pm at The Rex, 417 Seymour St. Costumes encouraged! Part of the Brewloops Beer Festival. Tickets at www.kamloopslive.com. ■■ Volunteers Needed at the RIH Thrift Seller. Put your great customer service skills to a good cause. FMI stop by 146 Victoria St. or call 250-374-0487. ■■ 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. ■■ Drink and Draw on second Wed. of each month from 6 to 8pm at Red Collar Brewing, 355 Lansdowne St. Minors welcome with an adult. Free event. Supplies provided. FMI call 250-377-2400.
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echo stargazer Dear Virgo: (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23) Although your time in the spotlight continues to shine, attraction has moved on. Compliments and open doors will be replaced with cheques and well-deserved dollars. Ongoing problems at home spark a decision to move. Dear Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) There’s a spotlight on your past and graceful endings. All however is neither lost nor forgotten as both attraction and love stop in to say hello and to remind you how beautiful and strong you really are. Step into the future with confidence. Dear Scorpio: (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Friends and lovers return to say hello but you’re focused on the business of the here and now. Let the dreamers dream as you work extra hours to fill your own boots. Push through all blocks and your financial rewards will come. Dear Sagittarius: (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Although confusion fills you with questions, a health concern begins to clear. An extra spark of social energy finds you putting on your best dress and stepping out for a whirl. Rewards arrive for a job well done. Dear Capricorn: (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) It was a fun summer and truthfully you’d like to still be on vacation. Stop dreaming and get back to work. The office is calling with news of successful projects both old and new. It’s power suit time. Dear Aquarius: (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) 2016 has been a struggle socially that has affected almost every area of your life but you’re not quite ready to give up. Call an old friend and head out for some fun. Love looks from a distance but it’s up to you to close the gap. Dear Pisces: (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20) Now that you’re past the initial bumps of launching a new career it’s time to get busy and streamline your efforts for maximum effect. Money will be better than expected but unintentional bumps lead to surprise jealousy. Dear Aries: (Mar. 21 - April 20) Love is in the air as smiles lead to winks and winks turn into promising conversation. Your general mood however is aligning with a physical desire to leave everything behind and get out of town for an adventure. Expect delays while driving. Dear Taurus: (Apr. 21 - May 21) Although communication has slowed a creative project, you’re still in the mood to force it into a financial success. There will be delays but the long-term outlook looks good. Love takes care of the details. Dear Gemini: (May 22 - June 21) You’re flirty, frisky and aggressive in the game of love. Partners continue to cause fits that you’re no longer willing to put up with. Say hello to a new friend. Dear Cancer: (June 22 - July 22) A new and exciting homebased business has a chance to succeed. It will be a slow launch but all signs point to go. Watch your health and expect delays while driving. Dear Leo: (July 23 - Aug 22) Did our luckiest sign fall into any surprise monetary windfalls yet? Attraction is moving from your astro-sector of money to your astro-sector of education and communication. Whatever you’ve been up to, it’s time to spread the word. Astro-week Sonnyscopes courtesy of Collin Sonny Rosati, Vancouver Astrologer, Hypnotist. For personal readings visit thesunnyside.net.
Beginning school Tommy had reached school age. His mother managed with a blast of propaganda to make him enthusiastic about the idea. She bought him lots of new clothes, told him of the new friends he’d meet, and so on. When the first day came, Tommy eagerly went off and came back home with a lot of glowing reports about school. The next morning when his mother woke him up, he asked, “What for?” She told him it was time to get ready for school. “What? Again?” he asked.
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