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Christmas Amalgamated and Basics For Babies bring holiday cheer to many local families every year. These resources help to give families a wonderful Christmas to remember. Those in need are homeless, unemployed or underemployed and outreach Country singer Todd Richard Frands will headline the Christmas Amalgamated Fundraiser this Friday. offers joy and hope where there is year round for parents of babies of these great organizations more This year’s venue promises loneliness and despair. funds and more time to get the a wildly talented and varied Christmas Amalgamated is a newborn to two years of age.

On the evening of November proceeds off to those who need assortment of entertainers all registered federal charity that proof whom have signed up to pervides families a food hamper made 16, a live music fundraiser has the support.

“We figured if we were going form for free or at a very disup of everything necessary to cook been organized by Kammerce Promotions, hosted by the Dirty to put the effort in, we would counted rate so more funds can a full Christmas dinner, as well RSOE as - fr ear 2011.indd 1 a toy for each child in the family. Jersey, with proceeds going to try to do it on a bigger scale this be directed to the cause.

Country Rock artist Todd The toys are generously donated Christmas Amalgamated and year to really help people out any by the public or local business- Basics For Babies. This is the way we can. This time of year Richard Frands will be headlines. Basics For Babies is operated second year an event has been no one should be left behind. ing the event. His song “Life’s by the Kamloops Food Bank and planned in support of these Having kids around is a big part About People” was nominated as provides formula, diapers, jarred causes. Efforts have been made of Christmas and it’s hard to think BCCMA song of the year. He’ll foods, cereal, hygiene products for a bigger event that will take of kids that don’t have anything,” be joined for a special acoustic and new and gently used clothing place earlier this year, giving both remarks organizer Drew McLean.

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Venture Kamloops Goes Strong for Doctors As the population of Kamloops and area continues to grow, so does the need for quality health care facilities and exceptional medical professionals to care for the community. Venture Kamloops, the economic development arm of the City of Kamloops, has had programs in place for doctor attraction for years and is now ramping up initiatives to ensure the success of bringing qualified health care professionals specifically to Kamloops.

“As Canada’s population continues to age, communities across Canada are challenged with efforts to attract and retain an adequate supply of doctors in their community,” says interim Executive

Director of Venture Kamloops, Anita Grover. “Our mandate is to better the economic development of Kamloops. Physician recruitment has been identified as an issue important to attract and retain businesses here.”

To that end, Venture Kamloops has taken a strategic position on appealing to physicians and provides specific information on Royal Inland Hospital and specialty medical facilities, including the $17 million dollar Hillside Centre, the second of two new state-of-the–art mental health facilities. “The Red Carpet Program provides physicians with the opportunity to experience the lifestyle and business advantages of Kamloops,”

says Grover. “Since we identified lifestyle as a key factor in our research on doctor attraction, we’ve developed an instant resource tool for them to get

information on education, real estate, arts and culture and general lifestyle with our hopes to make their decision to come to Kamloops an easier one.”

MS Society member to receive Jubilee Medal The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal honours outstanding Canadians of all ages and walks of life and recognizes an individual’s service to his or her fellow citizens, community and country. This year, the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada was granted thirty Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medals by the Governor General’s Office to award to people across the country with a connection to Multiple

Speed Watch Randy Fournier and Murray Uzelman volunteered with Speed Watch along Tranquille Road on Tuesday, November 6. Kamloops Speed Watch aims to help reduce speed related crashes by raising awareness about road safety.

The partnership involves volunteer citizens, the RCMP, ICBC and the City of Kamloops. A team utilizes portable radar equipment and electronic digital boards to monitor drivers’ speeds and provide instant visual feedback as to how fast drivers are traveling.

Sclerosis having significantly improved the community around them. The Kamloops and Area Chapter is excited to announce that a local member from Kamloops, Joanne Williams, is the recipient of one of these medals. Joanne has been a member of the MS Society of Canada, Kamloops & Area Chapter since its inception.

She has served on committees, the Chapter board, volunteered for research trials and continues to be a well-respected spokesperson for those affected by MS. Joanne is often seen as one of the most available and engaged members of the Kamloops Chapter.

Her infectious determination is an inspiration, and will help free the next generation from MS. The MS Society will formally recognize and award Joanne her medal at their annual Holiday Lunch on Wednesday, December 5 at the Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans (Anavets) Hall located at 177 Tranquille Road. All are welcome to treat themselves to a hot turkey meal served from noon to 1:00pm. The medal presentation will be at 1:00pm, followed by tea or coffee and dessert. For more information please contact the MS Society, Kamloops and Area Chapter at 250-314-0773 or email info.kamloops@mssociety. ca. Seating is limited and RSVPs are requested for the lunch and/or presentation portion of the event.

A Christmas to remember is possible for local families – continued from page 1 performance by Mike Sanyshyn. The very talented 18-year old singer-songwriter Ray Gibson will also be a part of this great lineup of talent and local comedian Andrew Halvorsen will keep the audience laughing inbetween sets as the MC for the evening.

Additional funds will be raised with a 50/50 raffle, draws and balloons, where you can pop a balloon to win a corresponding surprise.

Tickets are on sale now. One ticket runs $15 or get two tickets for $25. They are available at Fortune Barber shop in the Fortune Shopping Centre, the Dirty Jersey, Kelly O’ Bryan’s, Boston Pizza or Pink With Envy.

Opportunities still exist to make a contribution. Toques, mitts and winter coats are

also required to give away as needed. If you or your place of business are interested in supplying donations or prizes for the event, your items will be gladly accepted.

Small or big, any donation is all good. Tax deductible receipts are available for donations over $20. Christmas Amalgamated is also looking for volunteer drivers to deliver the hampers starting around December 16.

Please advise them if you are able to help by providing your name, contact information, and days/hours you are able to deliver. Deliveries need to be completed

by December 20. You can call them at 250376-0777 if you have any questions.

During this season, when we celebrate the abundance in our own lives, we have an

opportunity to share that abundance with children who otherwise may not have the luxury of celebrating Christmas with a gift and a special meal. This is an opportunity to share with a child who will hopefully grow up and “Pay it Forward” themselves.

As the most vulnerable members of our society deal with the pressures of the holiday, these local organizations offering hope rely entirely on the generosity of donations and volunteers like you. Contribute to the success of this initiative and enjoy a Friday night out on November 16. Get your friends together for some fun, great tunes and many laughs so a few more children will be smiling this Christmas morning.

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Curl on, Kamloops!

On October 30, Warren Hanson of the Canadian Curling Association made the announcement that the 2014 Tim Horton’s Brier will be held in Kamloops. The 85th edition of the Canadian men’s curling championship will be played March 1 to 9 at the Interior Savings Centre. It will mark the second time that Kamloops has hosted the Brier, after staging the 1996 renewal won

by Manitoba’s Jeff Stoughton, who stole the victory against Alberta’s Kevin Martin in an extra end in one of the most exciting finals in history. The Brier has been held since 1927, traditionally during the month of March. The winner of the Brier goes on to represent Canada at the World Championships of the same year. The Brier is regarded by most curlers as the world’s premier curling championship.

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Library hosts teen yoga session The TNRD Library System’s North Kamloops Library is hosting a free yoga session for teens with Carrie from the Yoga Loft on Saturday, December 1 at 11:00am.

Open to teens between the ages of 13 and 18, the session will take place in the library’s multipurpose room and participants are encouraged to bring their own yoga mats or beach towels. There will also be a sign-up sheet for pre-registration at the North Kamloops Library.

Yoga has much to offer teens, including “physical and mental balance,” and “techniques to ease stress and build confidence.” The Yoga Loft’s classes for teens offer, “fun, relaxation, contemplation and commitment,” according to the website, and “include sun salutations, fun yoga flows and poses, breathing practices, short meditations, and journalling.”

Go to the Yoga Loft’s website at youryogaloft.com/ to learn more.

Jailbirds raise bail for charity On November 15, the Kamloops RCMP are arresting close to 100 Kamloops community members as part of their Jail and Bail event, which raises money for United Way’s community fund. If you would like to help “bail” someone out of jail (and support United Way) go to jailandbailkamloops.com and make a donation to the offender of your choice. Tax receipts are provided for donations of $10 or more.

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Premier Christy Clark is pictured speaking with Helen and Shirley Bryant at the new Seniors Centre at the Brock Shopping Centre. Seniors Centre volunteers Giulio Leone, Doris, Barb, Margaret, Blaine, Leona and Audrey were thrilled to welcome the Premier who was in town for MLA Kevin Krueger’s retirement dinner.

Kamloops Homeless Count results revealed Ask Wellness completed a Homeless Count October 18 and 19. The results have released and their findings are as follows: • 99 Homeless People • 45 people sleeping rough • 54 people sleeping in shelters • 59 men, 24 women, and 9 children • 7 individuals with no gender recorded • 52 percent of men between the ages of 40 and 59 • 46 percent of women between the ages of 30 and 39 • 35 percent have been homeless for between 1 and 6 months • 55 percent of participants have lived in

Kamloops for more than 1 year • 33 percent of participants reported having a mental illnes or medical condition • 73 percent reported that the main reason for homelessness is that housing is either unaffordable or unavailable It is important to remember that this is a minimum measurement at a single pointin-time, and that there are numerous limitations to conducting a homeless count. The Hidden Homeless, and those in Transitional Housing were not counted. It is estimated that there were over 1,160 Hidden Homeless over the year 2010. Kamloops has

183 units of Transitional Housing, this would put the homeless total at 1,149.

The Homeless Count is completed to create public awareness, to connect with people on the streets, to track trends

and measure change, to inform program development, to inform government policy.

Visit askwellness. ca or kamloopshap.ca/ count2012 to download the report.

Use 811 not 911 if it’s not an emergency

Reflecting on an article I read about people unable to access 911 to report a fire, it made me realize that too many folk call 911 when they have a non emergency health concern and cannot contact their Dr, dietitian or pharmacist. I have spoken to many in the past few days who are totally unaware of 8-1-1. By calling 8-1-1 you can get health advice from a nurse (24/7) and also a dietitian or pharmacist. When you phone 8-1-1 you can consult a nurse about symptoms or health conditions, talk to a pharmacist about medications or a dietitian about dietary concerns.

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Rebuilding opens windows to healing “Rebuilding” is an upcoming exhibition by local stained glass artist, Cindy Hayden. The stunning collection of work was organized for display with a twofold purpose: to promote her recent glass works in architectural salvage, but above all, to raise funds through a silent auction and bake sale for her close friend and Creative Coach, Janet Whitehead. Janet’s journey of the last few years as a self-employed Creative Coach has inspired many people, enabling them to proceed with confidence on their own creative journeys. Janet was diagnosed with a rare form of breast cancer in 2012. While undergoing aggressive treatment, Janet has been unable to work.

Cindy’s dear friend’s love of Tall Ships has inspired her to create a “Tall Ship” stained glass piece to be auctioned off, with partial proceeds going towards assisting Janet’s daily living expenses. For more information on Janet’s healing journey, visit the Facebook page, facebook.com/supportingjanetwhiteheadshealingjourney.

In addition to the Tall Ship stained glass piece, local businesses have generously donated gift certificates and services in honour of the fundraising effort.

Thanks to a generous offering from the North Shore Business Improvement Association, this silent auction will run through the entirety of Cindy’s show in the Wilson House Gallery’s Board Room. A great selection of local products and services is ready to be bid on. “Experience” silent auction packages including getaways, fitness, pampering, event tickets and the opportunity to bid on a party package that includes the Blues Jumpers Band.

A heartfelt thank-you goes out to Kamloops Storm Hockey, The Blues Jumpers, Harper’s Trail Winery, Kamloops Arts Council, Brock Centre Pub, Echo Newspapers, Pure Cuisine, Western Canada Theatre, North Shore Business Improvement Association, Minos, White Spot, Holiday Inn and Suites, Red Beard Roasters, Studio Massage, Hope Mikal, Joelle Best, Kamloops Art Gallery, Secwepemc Museum and Heritage Park, Flavors of India, Cobs Bread, Becky Lypka,

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Glass artist, Cindy Hayden incorporates architectural salvage with her glass work. Her upcoming exhibit at Wilson House is also a fundraising event for her friend, Janet Whitehead.

Serendipity Salon and Spa, Qphoria, Little Guest Equipment Rentals, Yoga Potions, and Bikram Hot Yoga.

Cindy’s curious need to recycle items normally tossed in the garbage, has inspired her to refinish doors and window frames from a by-gone era of fabulous craftsmanship. Framework destined for the landfill has been cleaned up and beautifully repurposed with a lot of elbow grease and the sparkling addition of Cindy’s stained glass artwork.

Cindy has been involved in glass for many years and is attempting to make it her full-time occupation. She has completed many

custom commissioned pieces and has existing pieces for sale displayed at The Grind on Victoria Street and Tree Line Studios at Sun Peaks. Her artist Facebook page is facebook.com/pages/ Cindy-Haydens-Stained-Glass.

An opening reception for the “Rebuilding” fundraiser will take place November 23, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the Wilson House Gallery located at 115 Tranquile Road. The public can continue to bid on items in the silent auction and view the glass pieces until December 19, when the fundraiser will wrap up with a closing reception from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.

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Changes at the NSBIA The North Shore Business Improvement Association (NSBIA) Board of Directors announced the resignation of manager Peter Mutrie last week.

Edge Publishing would like to acknowledge Peter for his many years of dedication and contribution to the North Shore business community. We wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors.

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KAMLOOPS YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION NOTICE!

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Thursday, November 29, 2012 • 7:00pm Banquet Room, Bread Garden Urban Grill Restaurant, McArthur Island (Above the KYSA Office)

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Anyone interested in serving on the Association’s volunteer board of directors is asked to contact Executive Director, Keith Liddiard, for more information!

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Nadine Kammereer, 2nd Vice, and Cathy Dickson, 1st Vice, of Anavets 290 presented new mom, Chae Lim, with a baby Layette and piggy bank to celebrate the arrival of daughter Katie, Kamloops’ first baby born on November 11 after the eleventh hour.

Fight Alzheimer’s disease with new Smartphone App A cherished community event is about to get a 21st-century upgrade with a new mobile application for smart phones.

The Alzheimer Society of B.C. has announced. Participants in the non-profit’s provincewide Investors Group Walk for Memories fundraiser will now have a fast, convenient and secure way to collect pledges. The Walk takes place on the last Sunday in January – Alzheimer Awareness Month – on January 27, 2013.

Registration for the event opened last week.

“The new application makes it even easier for dedicated volunteers and donors to make a difference in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias,” says Jean Blake, CEO of the Alzheimer Society of B.C. This event has long been a community-driven event, and participants gather pledges from their friends, family and colleagues to support a cause that matters to

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them. The application makes this process as simple as pushing a button.

The application is provided to registered participants in the 2013 Investors Group Walk for Memories, and is available for iPhone and Android phones.

Participants can use the application to process credit card and PayPal donations quickly and securely online, communicate with their sponsors via e-mail, and monitor the progress of their fundraising efforts.

The Investors Group Walk for Memories takes place in 23 communities this year. In 2012, thousands of British Columbians took part in the event and raised more than $700,000 to support the Alzheimer Society of B.C., and programs and services for the more than 70,000 people in B.C. living with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias.

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Unusual birthday tradition A guy walks into a bar and asks for three beers.

The bartender puts them up and then watches the guy go through a peculiar ritual. “Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday”. Each time he says the word he drinks the beer. Then he pays and walks out.

One year later he enters the bar again and orders the same thing. The bartender watches him go through the same ritual.

Curious, he asks the bloke why.

“Well” the guy says, “I have a friend in Ireland and a friend in Australia.

We have our birthdays on the same day. We can’t be together so we have agreed that on this day we will each go into our local pub and have a

round of drinks for each other. We have been doing this for 55 years since we were 18.”

The next year the man comes in and asks the bartender for two beers.

The bartender, a bit taken aback, places two beers in front of the guy

and watches him say “Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday!”

The bartender asks “so which one died?”

“No one.”

“But you only ordered two drinks!”

“Yeah, well, I’ve given up drinking.”

Fast drinking A man goes into a bar and seats himself on a stool.

The bartender looks at him and says, “What’ll it be buddy?”

The man says, “Set me up with seven whiskey shots and make them doubles.” The bartender does this and watches the man slug one down, then the next, then the next, and so on until all seven are gone almost as quickly as they were served. Staring in disbelief, the bartender asks why he’s doing all this drinking.

“You’d drink them this fast too if you had what I have.”

The bartender hastily asks, “What do you have, pal?”

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His wife heard him at the door.

She quickly opened it and let Merle in.

Instead of berating him as she had always done, this time she took his arm and led him into the livi n g room.

S h e s a t Merle down in an easy chair, put his feet up on the ottoman and took his shoes off. Then she went behind him and started to cuddle him a little. After a little while, she said to Merle, “It’s pretty late, dear. I think we had better go upstairs to bed now, don’t you think?”

At that, in his inebriated state he replied, “I guess we might as well. I’ll get in trouble when I get home anyway!”

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What happened in Texas?

A cowboy rode into town and stopped at a saloon for a drink.

Unfortunately, the locals had a habit of picking on strangers.

So when he finished his drink, he found his horse had been stolen. He went back into the bar, handily flipped his gun into the air, caught it

above his head and fired a shot into the ceiling. “Which one of you sidewinders stole my hoss?” he yelled.

No one answered.

“All right, I’m gonna have anotha’ beer, and if my hoss ain’t back outside by the time I finish, I’m gonna do what I done in Texas! And I don’t like to have to do what I done in Texas!”

Some of the locals shifted restlessly. The cowboy had another beer, walked outside, and his horse was back! He saddled up and started to ride out of town. The bartender wandered out of the bar and asked, “Say partner, before you go…what happened in Texas?”

The cowboy turned back and said, “I had to walk home.”

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The cowboy lay sprawled across three entire seats in the theater.

When the usher came by and noticed this he whispered to the cowboy, “Sorry, sir, but you’re only allowed one seat.” The cowboy groaned but didn’t budge. The usher became more impatient. “Sir, if you don’t get up from there, I’m going to have to call the manager.

The cowboy just groaned. The usher marched briskly back up the aisle. In a moment he returned with the manager. Together the two of them tried repeatedly to move the cowboy, but with no success.

Finally, they summoned the police. The cop surveyed the situation briefly then asked, “All right buddy, what’s you’re name?”

“Sam,” the cowboy moaned.

“Where ya from, Sam?” With pain in his voice Sam replied... “The balcony.”

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Goods and goodies play with flavours ■■ Canadian Homebuilders Association Dinner Meeting on Nov. 14 at the Kamloops Convention Centre. Doors open at 5:30pm.

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■■ Ukrainian Women’s Association has cabbage rolls and perogies available. FMI contact Bella at 250-376-9680.

■■ Barb’s Used Book and Music Sale at Sahali Mall until November 24.

■■ The Kamloops Film Society’s Fall Film Series at the Paramount Theatre, 5th and Victoria. Take This Waltz on Nov. 15 at 7pm. Tickets and memberships available at Moviemart or at the door. FMI visit kamloopsfilmsociety.ca ■■ Fall Bake Sale on Nov. 17 from 10am to noon at the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church, 109 Tranquille Rd. ■■ Kamloops Arts Council Art Workshop Nov. 17, 9am to noon - Relief Printing by Hand with Sherri May. Parkview Activity Centre, 500 McDonald Ave. To register: www.kamWorldly Connections -Silent Florence Amundson from Mystic Dreams attended the Chamber Auction loops.ca/ezreg or 250-828-3500.

Show Social and displayed some of the products offered at her North ■■ Community Flea Market on Nov. 18 from of Commerce Holiday Trade “One call does it all” 8am to 12pm at the North Shore Community Shore metaphysical store. The mixer was held at Kamloops Convention Centre on November 7.

Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave. For table rentals ■■ Artist submissions wanted for TRU of the month. FMI call 250-554-9949.

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Gallery exhibition ‘Games People Play’ Feb. ■■ Thursday Night Jam Night every Thurs.

Better get your A/C fixed & Commercial ■■ Pie Night on Nov. 20 at 6:30pm at the North 4 to 8. Deadline is Dec. 14.Residential Drop proposals off from 8 to 11pm at the Alano Club, 171 Leigh Shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood to Arnica Artist Run Centre,Heating 7 Seymour Street Rd. Everyone welcome. Equipment provided.

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Refrigeration Restaurant appliance install & repair install & repair ■■ Kamloops Poetry Slam on the 2nd and ■■ Kamloops Arts Council Extension ongoing eventsGallery ■■ Karaoke - 8pm Wednesdays and Saturdays 115 Tranquille last Wed. of every month at The Art We Are, - Art Night is an open art drop-in held on the at Road Brock Centre Pub, 1800 Tranquille Rd.; 246 Victoria St. Sign up is at 6:30pm and the last Wed. of each monthTRI - ROM INDUSTRIES at Heritage House, 1:15-5pm 8:30pm Fridays at Rock’n Firkin, 726itSydney “One call does all” Monday-Friday event begins at 7pm. Minimum donation and/ 100 Lorne St. ArtBC meets Tues. weekly Ave.; 8:30pm LTD. Thursdays at The Westsyde Preventative Maintenance Program 250-554-8733 or a donation to the Kamloops Food Bank.“One callSept. doestoit all” from May, at 1pm, at the Nite: Parkview Pump, 3020 Westsyde Rd. Opening Nov 23 6-8pm LTD. FMI call Dianna at 250-852-1068.

Recreation Centre, 500 McDonald Ave. ■ ■ Moose Lodge 1552, 730 Cottonwood Ave. 250-554-8733 Preventative Maintenance Program Closing: Dec. 19 6-8pm ■■ Christmas Bazaar and Tea with door prizes ■■ BIG Little Science Centre, 985 Holt open daily at 11am. Meat draws Fri. at 7pm and silent auction on Nov. 24 from 1:30 to 4pm Street, is open Tues. to Sat. 10am to 4pm all and Sat. at 3pm. New members welcome! at RiverBend Senior’s Community, 760 Mayfair year round. Show or activity daily. Science ■■ Mount Paul United Church Thrift Shop fmi visitNov. cindy stained glass on9am to St. FMI 778-470-8315.

Club for ages 7 and up - Thursdays, 8 to hayden’s open Tuesdays and Thursdays from st contact 250Toato 140 Laburnum St.JuFMI ■■ Kamloops Human Library project - Dec. 13, after school until o4:30pm. t FMI 2503pm o h o T right cold & North Shore Echo Newspapers fourth Saturday of each month (Nov. 24) from 554-2572 or www.blscs.org.

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horoscopes

North Shore echo

Your Horoscope SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 22) You can help a close friend find solutions to personal problems. Emotional deception is evident. Family outings will make you feel secure and happy. Money can be made using your ingenuity.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 23-Dec 21) Tempers will mount if you’re too pushy at work or at home. Do your own thing. Your financial situation may be draining and it’s time to make some serious changes. Secret affairs may only cause complications in your life.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 20) Sort situations out as best you can. Watch your spending habits. Get involved in worthwhile endeavors and meet new friends. You may find yourself in a predicament with family members. Erratic behavior may confuse others. Mood swings may result in isolation.

AQUARIUS (Jan 21-Feb 19) Exhaustion will lead to minor injury if you don’t know when to quit. Don’t press your luck with your loved ones. Don’t overlook that fact that someone you care about may be hiding something.

PISCES (Feb 20-Mar 20) Your relationship appears to be stressed out and depleted. Your devotion will be persuasive. Discord may arise with someone you’re close to. If you take on too much of a financial burden you may make yourself ill.

ARIES (Mar 21-April 20) Don’t let your friends talk you into taking time off. There is not much you can do to alleviate the problem, but consider putting some extra work into your house. Discord could be unnerving.

You’ll be dropping friends for no apparent reason.

TAURUS (Apr 21-May 21) You may win favors if you present your ideas and include your family. Don’t cause a scene, but when you get home let your partner know how you feel and why. You can pick up information that will give you an edge. Don’t be afraid to make a move if you aren’t happy with your emotional situation.

GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Jealousy may get in the way of a good relationship. You should be in business for yourself. You will find that joint ventures could easily turn out to be dead end projects. You can make excellent purchases this week.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) Don’t hesitate to visit someone who hasn’t been well. Your input into their activities will help bring you closer together. You need to look into ways to change your self-image. Not the best day for business trips.

LEO (July 23-Aug 22) This is not the day to be extravagant. Your lack of interest in your partner is a problem. Be prudent and don’t be led down the garden path. You can make a serious attempt at quitting those bad habits that you’ve picked up over the years.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sept 23) Chances are they are jealous. Be sure to find out all you can before you commit to anything. This is a good day to check out your investments. Involvement in financial schemes will be followed by losses.

LIBRA (Sept 24-Oct 23) Extravagance will be a problem. You will enjoy lavish forms of entertainment and should consider making arrangements early. Minor accidents are likely if you take risks. Try to take some time to listen to their complaints, and in turn, do something to appease them.

Horoscopes courtesy of astrologer Michael Thiessen. For daily horoscopes go to www.astrology-online.com

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