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Community Services available to support women lence and sexual harassment. Call (250) 372-0179 or email ksacc.ca Stopping the Violence Outreach Services provides free, community based support including: referral and accompaniment to medical, legal and other service agencies; information and support to empower women who may prefer to navigate these systems and services on their own; individual as well as group and peer support. Call or text (250) 3203110 or refer to their website for more information kamloopsy.org/vawiss.htm.

RSOE - fr ear jan 25 2012.indd 1 The YMCA-YWCA Women’s Emergency Shelter offers free, 24/7 support for women and children experiencing—or at risk of experiencing— violence. Call (250) 374-6162 or text (250) 682-7931. kamloopsy.org/vawiss.htm.

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. YMCAYWCA 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: facewash/cleanser, deodorant, hair elastics, headbands & bobby pins, tampons, hair conditioner, pillows, towels, nail clippers, women’s slippers, baby products (shampoo, wash, wipes).

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On Wednesday, March 8, spend the day recognizing women for their social, economic, cultural and political achievements. On International Women’s Day (IWD) take the time to acknowledge the plight that many women face in regards to inequality in the socio-economic system such as: lower wages, discrimination, sexual harassment and job insecurity. Community connectedness is vital; support is available in a number of capacities.

Organizations like Kamloops Women’s Resource Group Society has a number of mandates that provide direct services in cases of poverty, violence, and other issues affecting women in Kamloops.

The organization provides education, strategies and also strives to build awareness of and address the root causes of the issues women face. The KWRGS office includes a lending library of resources about local and international women’s issues and “herstory”. KWRGS can also refer women to the vast number of services available in the community.

The KWRGS is a welcoming and safe space for women to gather. KWRGS honors and promotes diversity and works towards a democratic, social and economic equality for all women.

The KWRGS office is located at 353 Tranquille Road. To book an appointment, email info@kwrgs.ca Kamloops Sexual Assault Counseling Center offers free, client-centered support services to victims of sexual assault, child sexualized abuse, domestic vio-

these local women were nominated by friends, co-workers and family. See their stories inside on pages 6 & 7.

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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 Todd Stone and Terry Lake at the Opening Ceremony of the new Interior Health Primary Care Services clinic on to use the guide to plan their next the first floor of the North Shore Health Science Centre (NSHSC) at #103-376 Tranquille Road. 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 March 3rd, Health Minister look forward to even more stance use problems. The new our vision in showcasing Terry Lake and MLA Kamloops- health-care professionals com- clinic completes the renovations Kamloops as an accessible South Thompson Todd Stone ing to our community in the to the NSHSC. were joined by representatives months ahead, and watching The IH Primary Care Services outdoor playground,” boasts from Interior Health to open how this new patient-centered capital renovation project on Strachan. “Incredible partnerthe new Interior Health Primary model of care will benefit the first floor of the NSHSC ships with the City of Kamloops, Care Services clinic on the first patients in Kamloops.” is anticipated to cost approxi- Kamloops Performance Cycling floor of the North Shore Health A primary care practitioner mately $1.3 million, funded by Centre, Kamloops Bike Riders Association, Pinkbike.com Science Centre (NSHSC) at may provide: illness prevention Interior Health. #103-376 Tranquille Rd. and health promotion informa- As part of the four-point action and Trailforks.com and Six nurse practitioners (NPs) tion; appropriate interventions plan, a second Interior Health many other local partners helped will take on patients of all ages for occasional illness and injury; Primary and Community Care make the Kamloops 2017 Trail from the waitlist administered primary reproductive care; early Services site for older adults Guide possible.”

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by HealthLinkBC. Five NPs will detection of and ongoing treat- over the age of 65, including begin work immediately, with ment of chronic illness; care for a Seniors Health and Wellness is available at the Kamloops the sixth starting in early April. the majority of illnesses (with Centre, is slated to open at Visitor Centre or online at tourismkamloops.com.

Recruitment is also underway referral to specialists as needed) Northills Centre in April. for family doctors. A primary as well as education and supcare nurse, an office manager ports for self-care. and medical office assistants will This is the second new IH Bank last year, KFF knows also be located at the clinic. health-care site to open as part – continued from front Primary care is the day-to-day of the four-point action plan films in the 2017 lineup that aligns patrons can be counted on to assist health care given by a family to enhance patient access to with the important work that in this worthwhile initiative.

In honor of IWD, assist women doctor or NP. The physician or primary care in Kamloops the YMCA-YWCA does, KFF NP is generally the patient’s first announced by Health Minister wanted to offer their assistance. in need, or donate to organizations contact and main point of con- Lake in October 2016. The sec- YMCA-YWCA Representatives that support women. For women tinuing care within a health-care ond floor of the NSHSC opened will be on-hand before the 7pm that are suffering from financial system. They coordinate other on February 6th, providing screening of “20th Century hardships and domestic violence, specialist care that the patient specialized, team-based care Women” on Saturday, March 11 at know that you are not alone, and may need. for people living with complex 7pm to gather any donated items that help is available within your “I’m excited to welcome the health challenges such as lung or cash contributions. Following community. team of nurse practitioners to disease, heart disease, diabetes, the huge success of their partner- Alicia Ashcroft, Freelance this new clinic,” said Stone. “I or mental health and/or sub- ship with the Kamloops Food

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On behalf of the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice Home, Jenny graciously accepts a generous $1000 donation from Dave Moonen of the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #1552. Pamela Young, Community Coordinator of the Kamloops Hospice says “we really want to thank The Moose Lodge #1552 for their donation, these funds will continue to go towards supporting our patients, clients and their families here at hospice house and in the community.”

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 life-long 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

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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.

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The Freudian Slips present a spectacular evening of Mario Party All Star Improv! Saturday March 18, from 8-10pm at The Stage House Theatre, located at 422 Tranquille Rd. Join The Freudian Slips for an evening of hilarity, heartbreak and competition as we duke it out to be the best All Star in the Mario Party Universe. With costumes and skills galore, it will be an evening of shenanigans worthy of a Princess. Dress up as your favorite character and maybe you’ll get a chance to steal some stars from the troupe!!!

This show will be featuring local acting talent: Brooke Ballam, Jessica Buchanan, Evie Byrne, Jeff Daniels, Allandra Gardner, Maddison Hartloff, Brittany McCarthy, Peter Navratil Doors to The Stage House Theatre (as well as the Bar) open at 7:30 pm with the show starting at 8:00 pm.

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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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Kathy Sinclair is the executive director of the Kamloops Arts Council. She works with the KAC Board of Directors to oversee the organization, including partnerships, fundraising, staffing, and media.

Originally from Victoria, she is passionate about community engagement through the arts in all their forms. Kathy’s background is in writing, book and magazine ing from SFU. Kathy is a runner, a publishing and non-profit/arts co-founder of the Kamloops Power administration.

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Preparing for disasters and emergencies Emergency Management BC, the City of Kamloops, ThompsonNicola Regional District Emergency Services, the Disaster Psychosocial Program, St. John’s Ambulance, the City’s Emergency Support Services, and the Canadian Red Cross have just wrapped up three days of training and working through exercises together to increase emergency preparedness in the region.

The workshop ran from March 3 to 5 with a mock wildfire scenario on Saturday which threatened nearby homes. The City set up a reception center at McArthur Island and with the Red Cross, also set up a shelter to support the evacuees. In addition to the mock wildfire, the three-day training included: bringing emergency responders together to share knowledge and best practices; helped partner agencies improve how they work together to help evacuees in an emergency and increased the ability of partner agencies in Kamloops to respond to emergencies and disasters together.

Assistant Chief - Kamloops Fire Rescue, Dan Sutherland, is pleased to see the City taking a proactive approach to emergency prepared-

ness. “We are always working at being as prepared as possible,” says Sutherland. “While there will always be support from local government and agencies in an emergency situation, residents have an important role to play in making their own preparations in the event of an emergency.”

Sutherland is confident the weekend of training will enhance the City’s capacity to assist evacuees in times of emergency.

“Coordinating with partners like the City of Kamloops, even when we’re not in an active response, is a key part of preparedness,” says Kayla Pepper, Canadian Red Cross Community Planning and Response Coordinator. “When volunteers and staff from different agencies experience the challenges of a mock disaster together, we can more effectively help people when they need us most.”

In total, Emergency Management BC provided $43,000 to the Canadian Red Cross for training exercises in Kamloops, Abbotsford, and Campbell River. The City of Kamloops also contributed $5,000 for this recent event.

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■■ Big Little Science Centre Lecture: An Intro to Honey Bees & Beekeeping Wed. Mar. 29 7pm FMI email Gord@blscs.org or Susan@ blscs.org or call 250-554-2572.

Exploration Room is open 10am to 4pm with over 140 different exhibits to enjoy. 655 Holt Street. FMI visit blscs.org.

■■ Chances - Live entertainment from 8 to 11pm on Fri Mar 10 Margit Sky Project; Sat. Mar. 11 Gokus. Jam Night every Wed. with Jim Cochran and Crew from 8 to 11pm. 1250 Halston Ave. ■■ 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 250-554-3134 ext333 ■■ World Kidney Day Mar. 9, Northills Centre from 9:30am3pm. Health information booths, door prizes.

■■ #ThrowbackThursday Thurs, Mar. 9 at Blue Grotto, 319 Victoria St. 19+ showcase with special guest, Neil E. Dee! Tickets available at Instinct Adornment or purchase online at www.KamTix.ca. Doors open at 8pm, show starts at 9:30pm.

Dress up in your #TBT best for a chance at winning some delectably decadent Caduceus Chocolates!

■■ Medical Assistance in Dying Free Public forum with speakers and discussion, Sat. Mar. 11, 1-4pm, Kamloops United Church, 421 St Paul St. FMI call 250-372-3020 or visit www.kamloopsunited.ca ■■ The House At Pooh Corner at the Pavilion Theatre (1025 Lorne St), Sat. Mar. 11 1pm & 4pm showings. FMI Visit Kamloops Live Box

Office or wctlive.ca ■■ The Spring Antiques & Collectibles Sale Fri, Mar. 17 4 pm- 8pm; Sat, Mar. 18 10am- 4pm at Cottonwood Manor/North Shore Community Centre; 730 Cottonwood Ave. FMI Phone 250-376-4777 ■■ UJAMMA Community Drum Circle Fri. Mar 17 6-7:30 pm, Rm 204 Landsdowne Village (to the right of Booster Juice) FMI or to register see Kamloops Drum Connection Facebook page under Events Post “Registration List” or text 250318-0963 or email djembedjango@ hotmail.com ■■ Kamloops Seedy Saturday-Sat. Mar. 18, 2017 from 9:30 am until 1:30 pm OLPH Parish Center 635 Tranquille Rd FMI infor@ssolgardens.com ■■ The Freudian Slips Mario Party All Star Improv! Sat. Mar. 18, 8-10pm, The Stage House Theatre (422 Tranquille Rd). Doors & bar open at 7:30 pm, the show starts at 8:00 pm. Tickets available at the door or go to http://www.chimeratheatre.com/tickets to purchase tickets online!

■■ Resilience: Addressing the Challenges of MS. Education session Tues. Mar. 21, 1-4 pm, Kamloops Alliance Church, 200 Leigh Rd. Pre-registration is required, call Sherry Wezner at 1-800-268-7582 extension 7299 or e-mail sherry. wezner@mssociety.ca ■■ Fiddler Concert with Gordon Stobbe and J.J. Guy at Hal Rogers Centre in Albert McGowan Park, Tue. Mar. 21 at 2pm. A workshop to follow at 7 to 9pm at Heritage House for those who wish to learn the skills of playing a fiddle. FMI and tickets call 250-376-2330. Register early!

North Shore Community Centre’s Annual Spring

Antiques & Collectibles Sale March 17 & 18

Fri 4pm - 8pm & Sat 10am - 4pm LOCATION: 730 Cottonwood Ave. Behind Library Square ADMISSION: $3 (Kids under 12 FREE!)

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■■ North Kamloops Library Drop-in events from Jan. to March: Tiny Tunes (toddlers) on Mondays 10:30-11am. Lego Club on Mondays 2:30-4pm. Jitterbugs (2-4 years old) on Tuesdays 10:30-11am. Family storytime on Fridays 10:30-11am. Story dog on Saturdays 10:15-11:15am.

Mega Fun on Thursdays 3:30-4pm.

■■ 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.

■■ Badminton at the OLPH gym at 7pm on Tues nights. Small drop in fee covers gym rental and badminton birds. FMI call Robert at 250-

579-0193. Everyone welcome.

■■ Monthly Friday Dinners at the Ukranian Orthodox Church, 5 to 7 pm, 1044 8th St. Mar. 31, Apr. 28, May 26. FMI call 250-578-8266 or 250-376-1978.

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

■■ Kamloops Wood Carvers Club meets every Tues. at 6:30pm at North Shore community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave, third Sat. of the month from 10am to 1pm at KMS Tools and a dinner meeting on the first Tues. of each month. FMI contact LeRoy Scott at 250-554-3552 or nonie.leroyscott@gmail.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 funny pages 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: - AugADVERTISE 22) You may have been putting extra IT’S (July TIME23 TO efforts into making the lives of others more beautiful recently. And 250-374-ECHO althoughCALL 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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