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Celebrate Overlanders Day on the North Shore Overlanders Day is a great way to celebrate the best of North Kamloops. Set in beautiful McDonald Park on King Street, Overlanders Day will run from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm on Saturday, August 20. The event offers a full day of food, fun and family friendly activities. Steven Puhallo, executive director of the North Shore Business Improvement Association (NSBIA), is thrilled with how the day has banner come 1/4 together; especially since they’ve organized a live screening of The Tragically Hip’s last concert of their final tour in Kingston, Ontario. CBC and the Tragically Hip present “The Tragically Hip: A National Celebration” will be shown at McDonald Park at 5:30 pm on August 20. This most welcomed addition to the festivities is courtesy of the NSBIA and the Take advantage of the lowest mortgage rates in history.

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Brain freeze

(L-R) Donnie and Angelo Fontana (North Shore Dairy Queen owners), Silver Repolusk, Sarah Atkinson, Danni Kallusky and Stephanie Luca were dishing up Blizzards for Miracle Treat Day at Dairy Queen on Thursday, August 11 where $1 from each Blizzard purchased is donated to the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Last year Kamloops raised $35,000 and $3.4 million Canada-wide was raised.

Funds invested to provide transportation fee relief, improved services Students and parents in the Funding can also be used and investing the savings in they will receive.

Kamloops/Thompson School in a variety of ways, includ- enhanced student services.

The amount of funding a disDistrict could soon have access ing: improving service by addTo be eligible for funding, trict is eligible for is based on to improved school transporta- ing new or amended routes; districts must submit a plan to a formula tied to the Ministry tion services, thanks to up to improving access to local transit the Ministry of Education by of Education’s student loca$666,817 in provincial funding services; providing accessible September 30 outlining how tion factor, which is used to being made available. services for students with dis- they will use the funding to determine the rural makeup of The district is being encour- abilities; reducing ride times; boost transportation services a school district. Districts will aged to apply for the funding boosting student safety by relo- for students and families. also be required to report back available under the provincial cating bus stops and improving Districts will hear back shortly on the outcomes and the bengovernment’s new $14.7 mil- bus supervision; and funding after they submit their appli- efits they achieved as a result lion School Transportation existing transportation services cations on how much funding of the funding.

Fund. Funding will continue on an ongoing basis in future years.

“This new fund gives SD73 the MP Cathy McLeod recently released the findings “I’m glad to see residents in our riding are disflexibility it needs to address cussing this issue,” McLeod said. “However, I’m student transportation needs of her riding-wide survey on electoral reform.

“Our survey found that 76.8 per cent of residents concerned Liberals are trying to rig the process. and challenges for our more rural communities,” says Terry want a referendum on changing Canada’s voting All voters in Canada must have the opportunity to provide input and the only way for every Canadian Lake, MLA for Kamloops-North system,” MP McLeod stated.

An Ipsos-Reid poll in May 2016 had a similar result: to be heard is through a referendum.”

Thompson. “I encourage the dis“Near the end of August, I will be speaking trict to apply for these funds to they found that 73 per cent of Canadians “agree” that ensure the reliability of services “Liberals should not make changes to Canada’s elec- directly with residents in forums, roundtables and tion system without holding a national referendum to community events – such as Overlanders Day – for years to come.” throughout the riding,” said McLeod. “We’ll talk The handful of districts that get the public’s approval for the changes.” currently charge families a trans- “Throughout the national conversation on elec- about electoral reform, but also Canada’s economy portation fee for a student’s local toral reform, the Prime Minister has favoured a and other federal issues.”

“The Prime Minister and his Liberal government or catchment area school must preferential ballot system,” MP McLeod said. “He eliminate those fees to be eligi- has tasked former Liberal candidates to engage in are trying to change what a vote means – without ble to access the funding under what they are declaring a ‘non-partisan process’. giving all Canadians a say. Politicians and party the program. All districts need Locally this is being led by a former Liberal Party insiders should not have this power. Only the to use the funding for transpor- candidate in our riding, who is also the former Canadian people should determine how Canadians president of the Liberal riding association.” elect their governments,” McLeod concluded. tation services to be eligible.

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Wednesday, August 10 marked White Spot’s Pirate Pak Day and (L-R) Lauren McQueen, Kelsey Baker, Nathan Marra (general manager) and Britney Baker were ready in their best pirate attire! For every adult and kids Pirate Pak sold, $2 was donated to Zajac Ranch, a BC-based summer camp that brings joy to children and young adults with serious medical conditions.

Community fundraiser a success!

Paul Lake Community hosted its Annual Outdoor Summer Dinner, Dance and Silent Auction on Saturday, July 16 to raise money for emergency response equipment such as much needed fire pumps.

Due to the support and generosity of so many people and businesses in Kamloops and area the fundraiser was a great success! The Paul Lake Community and its Association would like to thank each and every contributor to this year’s event. Thank you to: Lordco Auto Parts, The Great Canadian Superstore, Paul Lake Husky Station, BC Wildlife Park, Harper Moun-

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Home Hardware, Rivershore Estate and Golf Links, Doug MacDonald, Kamloops Insurance, Awakening Wellness – Raynor Massage, Universal Reproductions, Studio K Designs, and Detlef Bahnsen.

We would especially like to thank VIA Rail, Summit Helicopters, Watson and Haines and Wendego Lodge for their incredibly generous donations.

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Canada Games Aquatic Centre open after annual maintenance The Canada Games Aquatic Centre is back open for business after two weeks of annual maintenance work and cleaning.

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Fall swimming programs have opened for registration on Tuesday, August 16. To register online with your PIN number visit www.kamloops.ca/ezreg; phone customers should call 250-828-3500.

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Comma police My husband’s eyes are laserfocused as he reads my writing - his eyes darting back and forth across the words on the computer screen. When he finishes the piece he looks up at me with a stern expression. He says nothing. It must be because the writing is so good, so important, so relevant that he is luxuriating in his good fortune for having married such an intelligent woman.

“Alicia, you know… I love you very much…but you have got to cut it out with all those bloody commas.”

Ouch. I try to reason that excessive punctuation is ‘my thing’, but he says it can’t be, because it takes away from the writing— gives the words a Captain Kirk vibe. “Maybe I want to write like William Shatner speaks,” I crack. I am then punished for my sarcasm—he makes me read the essay aloud. Even worse, he goads me, “And say ‘comma’ when there is a comma”. He hands me the laptop and settles back in his chair expectantly,

Mariah Carey’s place his hands folded on – you could find them his lap. “I was in in medicine cabinets, Kindergarten at the the produce crisper, time –comma—and between couch cushall I remember was ions. You could pay coming out of class off your student loans –comma—and seeing my Nana –ahem, with what just falls off of her when she comma— smoking a PERFECTLY cigarette –comma— glides past you.

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Of course, his Alicia Ashcroft Ummmm. It really opinion is totally does sound like Capvalid. I don’t know tain Kirk…you could make a about other writers, but spendlittle literary drinking game ing enough time on anything with all those commas. I put the becomes a blur of not seeing laptop down and steel myself; forests for the trees. When it being wrong is not a colour that comes to stuff like this…he’s looks good on me and I won’t (usually) right when he tells me be wearing it today. Ben senses I’m wrong. Writers love readers my annoyance and huffs; “I who give feedback and believe won’t give you notes if you can’t me, we need it. I don’t want an handle the criticism. I’m try- errant mistake to be missed and ing to help.” “No, I want your weigh down the story, so a writer criticism…I just don’t want any needs readers to comb through of it to be negative”. And that’s the words as you would a child’s fair right? Just take that comma lice infested head. My issues out behind my back; I’ll never have always been: 1) past/presknow the difference. It would be ent tense, 2) run on sentences like pinching a loose diamond at and of course, 3) the over-use

of the comma. This is my least favourite part of the writing and editing process—the structure, the grammar, the tenses. I literally just yawned typing this sentence. Can’t I just do it Kerouac style, tape together 120-feet worth of architect paper and just type off into the sunset? Let someone else wield the red pen, I’ve already moved on to the next story! The editing process can be a satisfying experience, watching a story morph and shape shift. Ultimately a writer wants to dazzle readers with the first draft—critics silenced by your incredible ability to spin words…not because they are trying to figure a polite way to tell me to cool it with the slutty commas. Our entire marriage has been a non-stop stern warning to stop making it rain commas. Thanks to all the editors and seeing-eye-blogs out there, who cut through all the creative crap like machetes in the jungle so you can find the clearest paths to your smallest truths.

13th Annual Summer Salsa Challenge is back Friday!

On Friday, August 19, Gardengate will be celebrating another in 2001. Its mission is “growing food and futures through diverse and year of “Growing Food, Growing Futures” during its 13th Annual supportive programs for persons with disabilities while contributing to Summer Salsa Challenge! Participants, volunteers and staff will be the health and wellness of our community.” In order to fulfill its mission joined by community service providers and Kamloops residents to of contributing to the health of the community, Gardengate donates close celebrate another year of hard work and friendship. to 20,000lbs of organic produce to local charities each year.

From 12:30 to 3:00 pm, Gardengate welcomes everyone to drop-in Today, the 2.8 acre site features rows of organic produce, a greenand sample salsas from over ten community teams and cast their vote house, orchard, classroom, kitchen and cold storage. Each morning, for the People’s Choice and Team Spirit awards. The Chef’s Choice Gardengate teems with activity as participants living with mental will be awarded by local salsa experts. There will be plenty more fun health issues work alongside staff and community volunteers to tend to be had including a photo booth, garden tours, live music, a drum- to the garden’s needs. Through these activities participants gain confiming performance by Kamloops Drum Connection, food and plenty dence and build their vocational skills. In 2008, the Accessible Garden of opportunities to catch up with old and new friends. was opened, providing opportunities for persons with mobility issues Gardengate was formed in 1999 to address two issues: food security and to plant and tend to their own gardens on site. Cooking and horticulopportunities for persons with mental health issues. Open Door Group ture workshops, field trips, organic farming practices and produce and manages it in co-operation with the Kamloops Food Policy Council. plant sales are just a few components to Gardengate’s unique program.

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Sun Peaks benefits from BikeBC funding Sun Peaks will receive more than $166,000 in BikeBC funding this year for the Sun Peaks Road Trail cycling infrastructure project.

Sun Peaks is developing a 1.4 kilometre-long separated trail between Fairways Drive and Alpine Road that will provide a safe link between the Village and an employee housing facility at the western end of the municipality. Most employees that work in the Village do not own a vehicle and therefore either cycle or walk to work.

The trail will tie into an existing network of both recreational and transportation trails that the municipality has been developing in partnership with the Sun Peaks Trails Association.

“Cycling is part of an active lifestyle and we want to encourage these healthy living behav-

iours any way we can,” says projects that attract and supThrough BC on the Move, Health Minister Terry Lake, port commuter and tourism the Ministry of Transportation MLA for Kamloops-North cyclists. The funding is part of and Infrastructure will invest Thompson. “The BikeBC pro- BC on the Move, the govern- almost $2.7 billion over the gram allows us to work with the ment’s ten-year transportation next three years to improve municipality to create the infra- plan. The ministry committed British Columbia’s transportastructure needed to get people to $18 million over three years tion network. For more inforcycling for both recreational to cost-share with municipali- mation about BikeBC, visit: and commuting purposes.” ties on projects like bike trails, www.th.gov.bc.ca/BikeBC. “Sun Peaks has been very pedestrian bridges, multi-use active in expanding its trail paths and shoulder bikeways. systems for a variety of purSince 2001, the Government poses and we’re pleased to of BC has invested more than support that continued work $220 million in cycling grants through our BikeBC pro- and infrastructure across the gram,” says Transportation and province.

Infrastructure Minister Todd Cycling contributes to Stone, MLA for Kamloops- increased physical activity and South Thompson. “This new helps reduce greenhouse gases. trail will be a great addition Projects receiving funding this to the cycling opportunities year cover a range of initiatives, already in place.” including bike lanes, multiBikeBC is the Province’s use trails and improvements to cost-sharing program that helps roads and highways to allow Nominations for the 2016 communities build cycling better-shared use for cyclists.

Business Excellence Awards were released recently by the Kamloops Chamber of Commerce and TD Bank Group.

A total of 509 nominations were received, nominating 368 Kamloops businesses in 16 award categories.

The 30th annual Business Excellence Awards are brought to the community by the Kamloops Chamber of Commerce and TD Bank Group.

The awards program culminates with a gala ceremony, which celebrates the Kamloops business community and highlights 17 to 18 award winners in total. Besides the 16 categories listed below, the chamber board also annually awards the Business of the Year and the board’s president has the option to present a President’s Award to an outstanding individual in the community.

Independent Living 9 Housekeeping 9 “This year’s awards criteAssisted Living 9 Transportation 9 ria were much more stringent Short Term Stays 9 Recreational Activities 9 and as a result, we expected to 4 Hour Nursing Care 9 Private Car & Driver 9 see fewer nominations. To our surprise, 166 more businesses Short Respite Stays 9 Well Balanced, Nutritional Meals 9 were nominated this year over Pre/Post Surgery Care 9 Spectacular Views & Gardens 9 last year.”

“We highly value TD’s partAt Berwick on the Park we ofer a unique and afordable take on retirement. With a large nership in this program, which range o amenities and services we continue to be the retirement community o choice in demonstrates their dedication to our business community,” Kamloops. Call Erin Currie, our Senior Living Expert today to learn how you or your loved said Ryan Scorgie, president ones can discover the Berwick Advantage. of the Board of Directors.

For more information or to 60 WHITESHIELD CRESCENT SOUTH, KAMLOOPS view the full list of nominees, please visit http://www.kam250.377.7275 loopschamber.ca/.

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Golfing for Guatemala at Sun Rivers When was the last time you threw on a pair of loud-coloured shorts, spent the day in the sun and shared a fabulous dinner with friends - all while helping someone in another country?

It’s time again for the annual Developing World Connections (DWC)-Home Hardware Charity Golf Tournament. Come out on Thursday, September 8 to Sun Rivers Golf Resort, bring friends, family or co-workers and have a good time for a great cause.

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A federal panel appointed to gauge opposition to the Kinder Morgan pipeline found widespread public opposition in Kamloops, Chilliwack, Abbotsford and Langley, according to Wilderness Committee climate campaigner Peter McCartney.

“All along the pipeline route we’ve heard from local residents and Indigenous people who fear for their health, their land and their water because a toxic tar sands spill could destroy their way of life,” said McCartney. “At each stop, communities have also raked the panel over the coals for its lack of notice and accessibility.”

In Kamloops, Councilor Donovan Cavers expressed outrage that he only found out about the meeting through Facebook and Chief Judy Wilson of Neskonlith told the panel they had breached cultural protocol by not inviting Secwepemc leaders. At Fraser Valley meetings leaders railed against the lack of notice and information.

“It’s a miracle we’ve seen the strong numbers we have at these meetings given how hard it has been for the public to find out

about and get to them, often during working hours and in the middle of summer vacations,” said McCartney. “It shows just how much this issue matters to the people, which is not surprising as they are the ones facing the risk.”

The public meetings on the proposed Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion take place against the backdrop of a catastrophic spill in Saskatchewan, which has shown residents’ worst pipeline fears can come true.

“All this time we’ve been saying there’s no way to clean up a tar sands spill and now we see that playing out in the North Saskatchewan River,” said McCartney. “We cannot let this happen to the Fraser River or the Salish Sea. The stakes here are enormous.”

At each stop, opponents stressed the urgency of the climate crisis and the need to halt the expansion of the tar sands.

“That’s been the elephant in the room this whole time,” said McCartney. “The reality is that we need to keep fossil fuels in the ground for a healthy global climate.”

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One local business, who accepts donations, recently Kamloops RCMP. retail item and in Cpl. Jodi Shelkie the case of the brass turned over the following to the police: offers the follow- knuckles, they are a a pellet gun, a paint ing advice, “Many prohibited weapon in ball gun, two swords, of these items Canada. We encourvarious knives, live can potentially be age anyone who may ammunition and dangerous for the have any items like brass knuckles. All employees work- the above to bring of the items will be ing in the store, they them in to your local safely destroyed by aren’t suitable as a police detachment.”

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You know hockey isn’t far off when the ice rinks at McArthur Island are full with camps well under way. This lunchtime pick-up game was on the Olympic-sized rink.

Kamloops Airport has announced the traveler numbers for the month of July as compared to the same period in the previous year. There was a decrease of 7.7 per cent in monthly travelers and a small increase of 1.9 per cent in year to date travelers.

As Kamloops airport have seen in previous months, July continued a fall off of the Northern Alberta market as the economic consequences are seen from both the wildfire in Fort McMurray and the downturn in the oil and gas sector. A forecasted correction to this is now expected to occur over the winter and into the coming spring as reconstruction demands skilled labor from outside the Northern Alberta market and we should see a return of commuting workers to that region.

Forestry firefighting operations are down in July with the relatively low fire risk in the region.

The airport was approved for a grant from the BC Air Access Program from the Province of BC to share the cost of rebuilding a portion or the main apron.

This project will get under way this month and continue for about eight weeks. The balance of the project will be undertaken in April and May of 2017 to complete the work.

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■■ Big Little Science Centre Week of Aug. 16 to 20: Exploring Circuits Lab at 11am and 1:30pm.

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Build your own circuits to operate lights and motors. Exploration Room is open 10am to 4pm with over 140 different exhibits to enjoy.

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■■ North Kamloops Library Children’s Programs: Aug. 17W.O.W. Big, Bigger, Biggest Games from 2 to 4pm; Aug. 19- Family Storytime from 10:30 to 11am; Aug. 22- Tiny tunes from 10:30 to 11am..

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■■Music in McDonald ParkAug. 19- Emily Chambers, Sultry Soul. Schedule subject to change.

■■ Chances - Aug. 19- Woody James Band, Aug. 20- UFC 202 (No live entertainer). Jam Night every Wednesday from 7 to 10pm.

1250 Halston Ave. ■■ 2nd Annual Redneck Pig Roast and Dance at Fraternal Order of Eagles, 755 Tranquille Rd., Aug. 20; Cocktails 5:30 to 6pm, Dinner 6 pm, Dance 7 to 11pm with Geoff Morris. Cutoff for tickets – Aug. 17. 250-376-1311 ■■ Eagle Rider Poker Run on Aug. 20 at the Eagles Club, 755 Tranquille Rd. All street legal motorcycles 250cc and larger can participate. Cars are welcome. The day starts with complimentary breakfast. Last bike out at 10am

and ends at 4pm at the Eagles Club.

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■■ Kamloops Women’s Recreational Hockey League registration open until Aug. 21. Beginner and experienced players welcome.

League runs from Oct. to March.

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■■ Donations Wanted of old/ damaged bras to be repaired and passed on to those in need. FMI call Grace at 250-554-1065.

■■ 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.

■■ Army and Navy Club Events: Tuesday Bingo at 4:30pm, Wednesday Senior’s Darts 55+ from 1:30 to 4pm, Friday Fun with Karaoke at 7:30pm. Support local charities on Saturday and Sunday Meat Draws starting at 3pm. Army and Navy Club, #9-177 Tranquille Rd. FMI call 250-554-2455.

■■ Meet An Elder on Thursdays from 9am to 4:30pm at Lii Michif Otipemisiwak Family and Community Services, 707 Tranquille Rd. RSVP to 250-554-9486. Free.

■■ Variety and Line Dancing on Tuesdays from 3 to 4pm at the North Shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave. Drop in fee required. FMI call 250-376-4777.

■■ Acoustic Jam Nights at The Alano Club, 171 Leigh Rd from 7 to 10pm on the 1st and 3rd Mon. of each month. Hosted by Perry Tucker and the Good Gravy Band.

Great atmosphere, have a burger and try the hand cut fries.

■■ Parent-Child Mother Goose every Wednesday from 1 to 2pm at Kamloops Aboriginal Friendship Society, 2355 Parkcrest Ave. An hour of rhymes, songs and stories. Free event, snacks included.

Pre-register by calling Carol at 250-376-1617.

■■ Fraternal Order of Eagles Weekly EventsTuesdays 3:30pm to 5:30pm Pull Tab Draws, Wednesdays 4pm to 6pm Horse Races with ‘Big Jim’, Saturday and Sundays 3pm to 5pm Meat Draws.

Karaoke with Michelle Sundays at 7pm. 755 Tranquille Rd 250376-1311 .

■■CSI Activity Center events: Mondays- Euchre at 1:30pm; Tuesdays- Wood carving at 10am, Whist at 1pm, Bingo at 6pm; Wednesdays- Cribbage at 1pm; Thursdays- Stichers Club at 10am, Bridge at 1:15pm, Whist at 1pm; Fridays- Canasta at 1pm.

■■ Zumba and Yoga at the North Shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave. Zumba classes on Mondays and Wednesdays and Yoga on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Check for times at www.nsccs.webs.com.

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Dear Leo: (July 23 - Aug 22) Money continues to be the main focus of attraction and you should be pressing the income button hard.

This week however, secrets will be revealed in your closest relationships. Don’t let the surprise derail your well-deserved progress.

Dear Virgo: (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23) Revisiting past success leads to a big boost in your ego and self worth. Smile big when you step out because attraction energy is pointing directly at Virgo. A struggle at home begins to take a toll on your physical health.

Dear Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) Relationships offer a surprise that you didn’t expect. Roll with the unexpected and see where the energy leads. A lot is happening behind the scenes for your benefit so trust your team to come through.

Dear Scorpio: (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) This is the most social time of a busy social year. Keep going out or making calls. Both your business and personal lives need social interactions to strive. Love says hello through a group outing.

Dear Sagittarius: (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Your energy has returned with a big smile and new reasons for optimism. Career is about to take off but watch your words in mixed company just to be safe. Watch for accidents while driving.

Dear Capricorn: (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) Money will surprise this week so prepare yourself for a bump in your plans. Most of the energy is arriving from a distance so travel and connections with foreign sources are encouraged. Behind the scenes problems begin to clear once and for all.

Dear Aquarius: (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) Have you been honest with yourself and those around you? The energy of the week is suggesting that something you’ve been hiding will become very public. Get those ducks in a row before they waddle away.

Dear Pisces: (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20) It’s been all work and planning and daily chores lately but that doesn’t mean that love has forgotten you. Relationships take a major upswing as business and social networks collide. Your social network is stronger than you realize.

Dear Aries: (Mar. 21 - April 20) Summer fun continues with a playfully outgoing week of social outings and reunions with old friends. Chores will come calling but don’t let them get you down.

It’s time to beginning planning for the fall.

Dear Taurus: (Apr. 21 - May 21) You’re shining, playful, creative and the home is settled and happy. Work however, will uncover a secret you might not be prepared to hear. Joint projects require restructuring.

Dear Gemini: (May 22 - June 21) New business opportunities have combined with summer fun to create a sparkle in your day. Yes, you continue to be busy but the energy is smiling on your efforts.

Love says hello from a distance.

Dear Cancer: (June 22 - July 22) Double check the bank balance as recent attempts to fill your purse has led to unexpected expenses. A powerful change is happening in your relationships.

Don’t fight what you feel is right.

Astro-week Sonnyscopes courtesy of Collin Sonny Rosati, Vancouver Astrologer, Hypnotist. For personal readings visit thesunnyside.net.

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Q. Why Was Cinderella such a lousy baseball player? A. She had a pumpkin for a coach!

Q. How do baseball players stay cool? They sit next to their fans!

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Q. If athletes get athlete’s foot, what do astronauts get? A. Missile Toe!

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