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Red Cross medical equipment loans program There is a lot you probably don’t know about the Red Cross. The Red Cross, with its signature logo, is one of the most recognized brands in the world. We turn to them in times of need and donate to them in times of crisis. They help when disaster strikes internationally but what they do here at home on a daily basis might just surprise you. “We get a lot of phone calls from people about donating blood,” tells Kamloops volunteer coordinator Irene McClennan. “It is a popular misconception that we are a blood bank. Canada Blood Services are the ones who take care of blood donations. One of the biggest things we do here in Kamloops and area is operate the HELP Program.” Along with local disaster management, first aid, water safety, and the RespectED: Violence & Abuse Prevention program, the Red Cross operates its HELP Program. The HELP (Health Equipment Loan Program) is a completely volunteer driven, community-based program that lends basic medical equipment by donation on a short-term basis. Almost a medical equipment library type system, they help people of all ages get the
(L-R) Red Cross volunteer Patti Wielgoz and volunteer coordinator Irene McClennan.
equipment and tools they need following surgery, illness or injury. “Our depot has evolved over the years to quite a large entity,” continues Irene. “We have 36 volunteers who keep the depot open four and a half days per
week. Currently our goal is to have enough volunteers to operate five full days per week and Saturdays as well which will allow clients easier access to equipment.” The volunteers at the centre keep busy with over 1800 items
in stock including wheelchairs, bed rails, walkers, and bathroom safety equipment. Last year alone, the Kamloops depot served more than 2300 clients, loaned over 5000 pieces and worked more than 4400 volunteer hours. Most clients are allowed to check out equipment for three months, with palliative clients able to keep it as long as they need it. Even clients from neighbouring communities are welcome to borrow and are even allowed to return it at their own local Red Cross office. When equipment is returned or donated to the centre, their skilled medical service volunteers clean and check each piece for safety and repaired as needed. “Most of our medical equipment is donated by the public,” finishes Irene. “Tax receipts can be provided. We currently are raising money to purchase a child’s wheelchair, which is one piece of equipment we do not have. One of our volunteers decided she had too many books so we decided to set up a table in front of the depot with a sign, ‘take a book, make a donation’. We now have two full tables as others are also donating books. It is a great fundraiser – continued on page 2
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Open burning of yard waste
From April 1 to May 1, open burning of yard and garden waste on properties of one acre or greater within the City of Kamloops and Kamloops Indian Band is allowed upon obtaining a permit. Permits for burning within the city must be picked-up at Fire Station No. 1 at 1205 Summit Drive from Monday to Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Permits for burning within the Kamloops Indian Band must be picked-up at The Kamloops Indian Band at #200 - 355 Yellowhead Highway. For residents with properties less than one acre, the following alternative disposal methods are recommended: Compost as much material as possible on your own property, or take green waste to one of the City’s three dropoff sites: Cinnamon Ridge, Eliza Road in Barnhartvale, or at the end of McGill Road.
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International Day to End Racial Discrimination was marked in Kamloops on March 21 with a march from the downtown library along Victoria St. to the Kamloops Immigrant Services offices for a festive light lunch.
Diabetes public forum for Punjabi speakers The Strategic Health Alliance, comprised of the City of Kamloops Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department and Interior Health, in partnership with the interCultural Online Health Network (iCON) is offering a public forum on diabetes and mental wellness targeted at South Asians in the Kamloops area. The UBC Faculty of Medicine will present the forum live in Vancouver, and Kamloops will be a satellite location for the forum, with the panel connecting via a live webcast to citizens in Kamloops.
The seminar is in Punjabi and is for Punjabi-speaking South Asians at risk for or diagnosed with diabetes. A panel of health experts will speak on diabetes prevention, diagnosis, treatment, management and optimization
of mental wellness. The forum will take place on March 27 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Gurdwara Sahib at 700 Cambridge Crescent, with local experts also on hand to answer questions.
Participants can pre-register at 250-825-3500 or at www. kamloops.ca/ezreg and quoting course number 172832. Walkins are welcome, or you can join the live webcast online at www.iconproject.org.
The City of Kamloops has updated its Construction Standards and Specifications to reflect the new MMCD (Master Municipal Construction Documents) Platinum Edition and to incorporate a number of other City of Kamloops specific changes.
Consultants and contractors who do business in the City are invited to an Open House on Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at 2:30 pm at the Rivers Room at Interior Savings Centre. Kristen Meersman, Capital Projects Manager, will provide a brief presentation highlight-
ing the major changes, followed by a question and answer session. Copies of the standards and specifications can be found at www.kamloops.ca/development/mmcd.shtml. If you would like to attend, please call Modesta Luca at 250-828-3348.
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Wheelchair fund raiser – continued from page 1 and to date, we have raised $350 towards that wheelchair.” The Red Cross is here for you. All you need is a referral from a healthcare professional to make sure you receive the appropriate equipment and leave the rest up to them. In addition to their regular
ongoing services, you can visit the Kamloops Red Cross to donate to the international relief effort for Japan. The Red Cross is located at 943 Victoria Street and is open Monday through Friday, different hours. You can reach them by calling 250-372-2334 or at www.redcross.ca. Tanya Orozco, freelance
pottery call for charity bowl The Thompson Valley Potters Guild (TVPG) is issuing a call for artists for their Charity Bowl Event held on May 7 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Desert Gardens, 540 Seymour Street. There are six spaces available for sculptors, carvers, glass or
ceramic artists. Accepted entries will be juried by a senior TVPG member. Entry forms are available at www.tvpg.ca. For more information, contact Luba Baron by email at luba28@ shaw.ca at or by phone at 250-376-9621.
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HEALTHY PEOPLE Peoples Pharmacy on Lansdowne are pleased to announce that they are now selling the popular healthy eating cookbook “Low GI Meals in Minutes” by local registered dietician Laura Kalina and Cheryl Christian, a certified personal trainer and sports nutritionist. Pictured (L-R) are Peoples Pharmacy team members owner/ pharmacist Sheena Motokado, and pharmacy technicians Janet Schweitzer and Joanne Piroddi.
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Housing Board seeks members The first Kamloops Housing Board is being formed thanks to the efforts of the Kamloops Homelessness Action Plan (HAP) and $60,000.00 over three years from the City of Kamloops. HAP is pleased to invite interested members of the public to forward Expressions of Interest to HAP for several positions on the Kamloops Housing Board. This new committee will be an avenue to discuss recent housing trends, to evaluate housing supply and demand, to establish community priorities in an open forum, and to discuss policy and legislative reform where deemed necessary. Expressions of Interest should include a brief cover letter and resume. The Homelessness Action Plan Steering Advisory Group is looking
to fill the following positions: Market Housing (2 positions), Houses/Suites Non-Profit Housing (2 positions) Residents in the community (1 position). This committee will meet bi-monthly during each calendar year. For information on the Terms of Reference, please visit www.kamloopshap.ca. If you are interested in applying, please submit a brief resume with a covering letter outlining your background and interest by March 25, 2011 to Tangie Genshorek by email at: info@ kamloopshap.ca. For more information, please contact Tangie Genshorek, Coordinator Kamloops Homelessness Action Plan at 250-571-9665 or by email at info@ kamloopshap.ca.
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world kidney day Linda Bonner-Brown and Mayor Peter Milobar seen here at last week’s World Kidney Day and Health Expo. Linda was on the team that helped to organize this excellent annual public awareness event. She’s also an avid volunteer in the Royal Inland Hospital Kidney Dialysis Unit.
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Local solutions to food price inflation To the editor: During the last year the trading values of wheat and corn have increased by 37 per cent and 28 per cent respectively. The countries that supply the world market with these commodities have been enduring climate problems. In 2010 China and Russia experienced droughts, the Canadian prairies got too much rain, flood problems occurred in Australia, and Argentina as well as the USA did not produce their expected yields. Food prices have begun creating social unrest in the Middle East. The media mentions the political problems in countries such as Egypt, Yemen, and Libya (among others), but does not mention the role food prices have had in these conflicts; 30 per cent food price increases for people who spend 45 per cent of their income on food encourages conflict. In order to prevent conflicts we need to have solutions put in place before circumstances become difficult. In Canada we have the ability to replace expensive food in our diets with nutrient deficient cheap food. Changing what we eat is not a long-term solution and will only buy us time at the expense of our health.
A locally based agriculture system will provide us with food security in the future. Climate issues can be managed by planting a wide variety of crops in our region, and the value of food grown locally will not be influenced by the demand for food on the other side of the planet.
The knowledge and technology we need to establish this food network already exists. I look forward to discussing this issue with you at the Kamloops farmer’s market. Kevin Ortner, Federal Green Party Representative KamloopsThompson-Cariboo
Local yogi up for award A Kamloops woman and her self-started company have made it to the top five nominees for Best Company in a province-wide contest. Small Business BC is currently running a contest called “Successful You”. The contest showcases and promotes small businesses in BC, and Innergy Corporate Yoga owned by Lynn Roberts (pictured) of Kamloops is up for the title of “Best Company”. Corporate yoga classes are done on-site at businesses, rather than in a studio setting. They use an empty space for the class, such as a boardroom or lunchroom.
The benefits for staff are many, such as reduced stress levels and higher productivity, but there are benefits for companies who partake in the classes as well, such as reduced turnover rates and cost savings on health
care plans. When Lynn first started offering workplace yoga, she had one client. She now has over 20 teachers working for her, and has increased profits by more than 3000 per cent since she started her company seven years. Lynn heads to Vancouver March 29 to attend the big event at the Hyatt Regency hotel.
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TALK of the Town n Charity scavenger hunt – during March Game On! Interactive Fitness will post a “Clue of the Day” on their Facebook page for friends and fans to decipher the clue and post their answer on their “wall”. For more info contact Game On! Interactive Fitness at 250374-4263 or visit 444 St. Paul St. n Income tax service for seniors - free to low-income adults 55 years and over. Desert Gardens Community Centre 540 Seymour St. Mondays until Apr. 25. 9:30-11:30am. For more info call Seniors Outreach Services 250828-0600. n Life Raft Group Canada’s Grow A Mullet fundraiser from now until May 28 for a rare cancer called gastrointestinal stromal tumour (GIST) to bring awareness to the disease, the support group, and access to cancer drugs across Canada. For more info go to www.gistmullets.ca or call Lynn 250851-6421. n Community Closet - Free quality clothing for low-income women. Thurs. Mar. 24, 9:3011:30am. Elizabeth Fry Society, 827 Seymour St. 250-374-2119 ext 204. n Family History Society AGM March 24, 7-9pm at Heritage House, 100 Lorne St. Guests and new members welcome. For info call 250-579-2078. n Monthly Udon Lunch on Friday, Mar. 25 from 11:30am-1pm at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, 160 Vernon Ave. Proceeds will be donated to the Japan Disaster Fund. Reservations needed. 250-376-9629. n “Burning Water: Fractured Earth,
Fractured Lives” public film screening at TRU Clocktower Theatre on March 28 at 7pm. For more info call Anita at 250-377-0055. n Evening for Autism with autism activist Jerry Newport April 1 at TRU Grand Hall. Cocktails 6pm, buffet dinner 7pm. Call 250376-6494 for tickets. n Call for poets, songwriters, musicians & visual artists for April 18 art presentation with Holy Week theme “The Sacred in our Midst.” Deadline for submissions April 1. To participate contact Terri at Kamloops United Church 421 St. Paul St. at 250-372-3020 or by email: kuchurch@shaw.ca, with an explanation of your music or art form. Children and youth encouraged to participate. n Shambhala Meditation Group Open House April 4, 7-9pm at 433b Lansdowne St. (above Frankly Coffee). Info at www.kamloops.shambhala.org or Liz 376-4224. n Milo-Bar Challenge - Inspired by, and in honour of our Mayor’s name, BC Living Arts is inviting citizens to create a signature dessert bar for Kamloops for April 10 event. Entry deadline April 5. More info, contest rules, and registration at www.bclivingarts.ca or at 250571-5151. n Kamloops Homelessness Action Plan Public Forum on April 6 from 6-9pm, Kamloops Alliance Church at 233 Fortune Dr. For more info contact Tangie Genshorek at 250.571.9665 or info@kamloopshap.ca. n Royal Wedding High Tea and Vintage Wedding Gown Fashion Show April 9 at 1pm at Sahali Centre Mall, 945 Columbia Street W.
Fundraiser for Breast Cancer Research. For tickets contact Marg Archibald at 250-3743033 or email: marchibald@berezan.ca. n JDRF Sun Life Amazing Race April 9 at Riverside Park. Fundraiser for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). For more information & registration go to www. jdrf.ca/sunlifesamazingrace. or call Shianne Carswell at 250-374-0599. n Barnhartvale Sunday Dances to the country music of Vern Cave the Fender Bender every Sunday night, 8-11:30 pm Sept. to June at Barnhartvale Community Hall. For more info contact Don by email at: prokie@shaw.ca. n Barb’s Used Book and Music Spring Sale Apr. 2-16 at Sahali Mall. Fundraiser for Kamloops Symphony. Donations of used books of all kinds, sheet music, records, DVDs, CDs, musical instruments can be dropped off at Sahali Mall administration office, 945 Columbia St. from now to April 16. For more info call Kathy Humphreys at 250-372-5000. n Pregnancy and Infant Loss support group for bereaved families to connect. Meetings every 3rd Monday from 7-8:30pm at the Pregnancy Centre #200 - 535 Tranquille Rd. 250-376-4646 or email info@pregnancycarekamloops.com. n Scottish Country Dancing - Tuesdays 7:30pm at Stuart Wood School gym, 245 St. Paul St. No kilt or experience necessary. For more info contact Diane at dicoulo@gmail.com. n Know of an event? Email us at echo@ shawcable.com or fax 250-374-3247.
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“Now don’t let me ever see your face again,” said the Justice sternly as the defendant turned to go. “I’m afraid I can’t promise that, sir,” said the released man. “And why not?” “Because I’m the barman at your regular pub!”
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We caught this festive group of revelers celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with lunch and a parade leaving from the Central Station Pub. Pictured is Bev Egan (centre, with shamrock headpiece).
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Third Guy: “Man, you both have it easy! I had to promise my wife that I will remodel the kitchen for her.” They continue to play the hole when they realized that the fourth guy has not said a word. So they ask him. “You haven’t said anything about what you had to do to be able to come golfing this weekend. What’s the deal?” Fourth Guy: “I don’t want to talk about it. Let’s just say that the foundation for the new house is being poured next Tuesday.”
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Deep within a forest, a little turtle began to climb a tree. After hours of effort, he reached the top, jumped into the air waving his front legs and crashed to the ground. After recovering, he slowly climbed the tree again, jumped, and fell to the ground. The turtle tried again and again, while a couple of birds sitting on a branch watched his sad efforts. Finally, the female bird turned
to her mate. “Dear,� she chirped, “I think it’s time to tell him he’s adopted.� The boy’s mother looked at her sons as they cleaned up their bloodied fingers. “Well, have you two finally learned never to go near snapping turtles at the pond?� she asked. One of the boys replied, “Yes, Ma’am. It really tortoise a lesson.�
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Turtle mugged by snails A turtle was walking down an alley in Vancouver when he was mugged by a gang of snails. A police detective came to investigate and asked the turtle if he
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I've been wanting to share some of ones only by first names. I am my thoughts on life in general, and socially and professionally concommunity more specifically, for nected to a lot of people but I have quite some time now. I very few really close finally find myself at a friends, friends who I stage in my life when trust enough to share I have the time and my "real" self with. maybe enough knowlSo, what are relationedge, life experience, ships all about? How and wisdom to share do we build relationsomething of value ships in community? with you. I've gained First, it starts with each a lot through both my of us taking a close personal and profes- innovative changes look at ourselves and sional life experiences how well we know Kim Jensen and I hope to share ourselves, as well as some of it with you through these how we relate to the people around weekly columns. Please read on! us. Without self awareness, it is very In a recent column, I mentioned easy to think that you are alone in how building community is about the world and that nothing you do building relationships. So what are matters to anyone else. But that is relationships all about? Remem- your perception only. And it may be ber when you used to know your way off base and in left field rather neighbours? They were an intrinsic than based in reality or in how othpart of your neighbourhood, fam- ers really see you. There's a quote ily or community; you got together by Denis Waitley, who's an Amerifor block parties and holidays. You can motivational speaker and author looked after each other's property of several self help books that sums when you were away for more it up, "Understand that you, yourthan a day or so and even then, if self, are no more than the composyou saw something suspicious, you ite picture of all your thoughts and would check it out to ensure every- actions. In your relationships with thing was safe and sound for your others, remember the basic and critneighbours when they returned. ically important rule: If you want to These days, it can take some do- be loved, be lovable. If you want ing just to get to know each other's respect, set a respectable example!" names, let alone actually stop and I would add that if you want love visit for a few minutes. When did and respect, it starts with loving we become so "me" centered, so and respecting yourself first. I beegocentric, so entrenched in the be- lieve that respect is a universal right lief that the world revolves around but even so, if I don't know how to us and our individual needs, de- respect myself, it's even harder to sires and beliefs? And how do we know how to respect others. It's a still manage to perpetuate this way lesson that I am still learning and of thinking and living in an age of needing to remind myself of daily. global communication and travel All the best, Kim and lifestyles? It's been a pleasure to write this When did we become so angry and column for you! I look forward to resentful with everybody and every- hearing from you as well so please thing? What happened to "common" contact me at Innovative Changes by courtesy? Is it any wonder that we email at inchange@telus.net or by sometimes feel so very alone in this following me on Twitter or Facebook big world that has actually become or by my blog on my website at inquite small, especially since the ar- novativechanges.com. You can also rival of the World Wide Web and listen to my radio show called "Comregular international travel? munity Connections" on CFBX 92.5 I know I'm just as guilty as the FM on Thursdays from 3 - 4 pm and next person. I only know my next contact me by email there at commudoor neighbours and the newer nityconnections@thex.ca.
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Reiki, a way of living
I've been wanting to share some of they also believe in being of service my thoughts on life in general, and to others. They share a lot of similar community more specifically, for values such as respect and love for quite some time now. I all living things and finally find myself at a being grateful for the stage in my life when many blessings in our I have the time and lives. They are posimaybe enough knowltive, caring individuedge, life experience, als who work hard at and wisdom to share knowing themselves something of value so that they can get to with you. I've gained know and understand a lot through both my others better. We share personal and profes- innovative changes a common language sional life experiences as well that includes Kim Jensen and share like you to come out andthe words, in"love", TheI hope KCBIAtowould participate the some it withCAP you Team through these "blessings", "living 5th ofAnnual GOLF Tournament. This"respect", annual event is aand weekly columns. Please read on!for thebeing presentCare in the moment" significant source of funding Customer & Patrol (CAP)and ITeam was raised in an organized rightsupport relationship" with each year and is a greatre-way "being to showinyour for all of ligion and was of ourselves the hard workquite theyinvolved do each and seasonall in aspects the Downtown core. and other attached with the church through- beings. The Principles of Reiki Team isand a group of As Post-Secondary Students who spend outThe myCAP childhood youth. have resonated with me since I first their summer here the Downtown core helping provide a I became an adult andin started to learned them. I keeptoa copy of them friendly welcoming image and crime prevention through presence. have a family of my own, I began in my office and at home. These main are toteachings promote hospitality tourismby through to Their reassess mygoals religious principles, and as written Dr. Mitouriststoand part andare: help andhelping what I wanted teachvisitors, my chil-takekao Usui Justinforcommunity today do not dren about provide the mysteries life and worry. Just for phone today do not anger. events, safety,offirst aid and emergency service to about living general. It's a normal police, fireinor ambulance and muchHonor more.your parents, teachers and part of growth and development elders. Earn your living honestly. and one that I'm sure many of you Show gratitude to everything. They can relate to. I've continued to learn are some very powerful, yet simple, is only golfers this year to solive make andThere reflect aboutroom whatfor my72purpose words by.sure to get your registrations in early. You can register as singles, doubles or groups will of 4. be in life is and where I fit into the big My next few columns picture of the Universe probabout some other beliefs Registration includes 9and holes of golf, a motorized golfspiritual cart, bottle ably do so until the day I die. of will water, registration swag bag, and andpractices. dinner after your round. Reiki is a ispart of my lifebuffet. now, and the best, Kimso everyone will Dinner a full BBQ It is a All shotgun start it'sreturn also atopart of my spiritual beIt's been a pleasure to write this the clubhouse at the same time. liefs and values. It is a part of who column for you! I look forward to BirdtopriCinG may 16) I am and earLy how I want live. I no (until hearing from you as well so please Per Golfer.........................................................$90 longer belong to an organized reli- contact me at Innovative Changes by Per Teambut ofI4...................................................$340 gious community do belong to email at inchange@telus.net or by an amazing community of people, following me on Twitter or Facebook reGuLar may 16)blog on my website at infrom all walks of life,rates who are(after on or by my Golfer.........................................................$95 the samePer path as I am. I maybe novativechanges.com. You can also Perthem Teamallofby4...................................................$360 don't know name but I listen to my radio show called "Commeet more and more of them all of munity Connections" on CFBX 92.5 the time. These people share some FM on Thursdays from 3 - 4 pm and of Not my only beliefs about life, about how meaby email there commuis sponsorship a great way tocontact support program that at benefits weyour relate to all living things, and nityconnections@thex.ca. city but it is also a great way to promote your business, product or service and expose it to fellow business members.
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Your Horoscope
ARIES (Mar 21-April 20) Changes in your home will be positive. Your emotional state will vacillate You won’t have much time for your mate this week. If you take on too much of a financial burden you may make yourself ill. TAURUS (Apr 21-May 21) Investments that deal with property will be lucrative; however, upsets with family members may be likely. Avoid lending money or belongings to friends. Dead end projects could plague you. Invite friends over. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) This is a wonderful day to look into courses or hobbies that interest you. Someone you work with may be trying to make you look bad. Make some notes regarding the changes that you should make. The key to feeling good about yourself will be to do something about it. CANCER (June 22-July 22) You can make money if you work on personal investments. Extravagance will be a problem. Make plans to do something special with the one you love. You will have problems with coworkers if you are too extreme about doing things perfectly. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Take time to catch up on gossip and make plans to do a little adventure travel. Extravagance will be a problem. Find an outlet for any mounting frustration. Consider a creative hobby. Go with the flow and don’t be concerned about your own job. VIRGO (Aug 23-Sept 23) Tempers will mount if you are too pushy at work. You may be sensitive to a point of absurdity. Don’t let emotional upset force you into the poorhouse. Your lover will be extremely sensitive and now will not be a good time to make changes that they won’t like. LIBRA (Sept 24-Oct 23) Children or friends may try to talk you into lending them money. Don’t let others saddle you with guilt that isn’t warranted. Emotional upset at work will set you back. Try to get every one involved; it will help bring you closer together. SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 22) Deception is likely. If they’re really interested, they’ll wait. Your home environment may be volatile if precautions aren’t taken. You could pick up valuable knowledge through conversations with experienced individuals. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 23-Dec 21) Travel will be favorable. Beware of individuals who are not that reliable or well known to you. You could meet an interesting individual you’ll want to get to know better. CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 20) Make those phone calls and pay your bills. Don’t be too shy to promote your own interests. Organize your day to avoid any setbacks that might ignite temper flare-ups. Keep a lookout for any individuals eager to confront you with unsavory situations. AQUARIUS (Jan 21-Feb 19) You should be making plans to spend some time with the ones you love. You are best to keep your cash in a safe place. Investments may not be as lucrative as you thought. Anger might lead to carelessness and minor Injuries. PISCES (Feb 20-Mar 20) Outdoor sports events should entice you. Empty promises are evident and deception probable. You will have to be careful not to fall into traps set by jealous colleagues. Horoscopes courtesy of astrologer Michael Thiessen. For daily horoscopes go to www.astrology-online.com
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