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Valley names INSIDE Fashion show to benefit families, victims Oro interim town BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI

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hen Eva Hendrix transferred to Oro Valley after 32 years in California, she and her family didn’t know a soul. Thanks to the referral organization BNI 6 Figure Success, Hendrix has become entrenched in the community. Hendrix and BNI are hosting the free 6 Figure Success fashion show and holiday gift market with 30 vendors from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, at The Buttes at Reflections. Food trucks will provide the snacks. Two glasses of wine will be sold for $6, and Mark Willis will entertain. “BNI is a national networking group, and we just launched it here in the Northwest area in May,” said Hendrix, the chapter president. “We’re pretty new and we have about 28 local business owners from the area who are involved. One of them is the nonprofit that we took on, the Oro Valley Rotary Club. At the end of the day, it is a community-based organization. I wanted to support local—not just say it, but actually do it. Everybody (in

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he Oro Valley Town Council unanimously approved the promotion of Chris Cornelison from deputy town manager to interim town manager on Nov. 2. The position was left open after Mary Jacobs resigned in September. Cornelison has Left: Eva Hendrix is chapter president of BNI 6 Figure Success. worked for the town of Oro Valley for 10 (Eva Hendrix/Submitted) Right: Oro Valley Police Chief Kara Riley will model during the BNI 6 Figure Success fashion show and holiday years, but six years ago was hired as deputy town manager. He took on additional remarket. (Kara Riley/Submitted) sponsibilities as interim town manager, and the group) is a business owner. versaries, a women’s gathering, it isn’t an easy job. “It is a difficult position and we’re not alIt just made sense to pour back maybe the mayor wants to do into what we love.” something here. We want to ways able to get to yes for everyone, but for Georgina Anderson, the own- give the venue exposure so she me that’s often the goal — finding common ground,” he said. er of The Buttes at Reflections, can have more clients.” “Is there a way to do it within our budget is part of BNI. Hendrix said she The community event is a was gracious in allowing the or- fundraiser for the Oro Valley constraints? It is a challenge.” Mayor Joe Winfield said Cornelison will ganization to use her venue. Rotary Club and its family and “Usually, you pay the most children’s programs, IMPACT keep things smoothly rolling along. “Mr. Cornelison has been serving as Oro with venues,” she said. “That’s and EMERGE. The models inwhere you’re paying top dollar. clude Oro Valley Town Coun- Valley’s assistant/deputy town manager for She’s willing to share her ven- cilmember Joyce Jones-Ivey, the past six years,” Winfield said in a written ue with us, which allowed us to KVOA News 4 Anchor Mon- statement. “He understands council’s priorities and make this event free. ica Garcia, Leticia Ortez from “Her focus is to find people Azteca TV Tucson, Lydia Ca- the community’s values, so it was only natwho want to utilize her venue marillo with the Golder Ranch ural for us to appoint him as interim town for things other than weddings. Fire Department and Oro Val- manager during the recruitment process. I am confident that he will successfully lead This is going to be really good ley Police Chief Kara Riley. exposure for her. Her venue can be used for 50th anniSee TOWN MANAGER Page 4 See FASHION SHOW Page 5

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gallery is open Monday to Friday, holiday hours may differ. Visit pima.edu for information. Louis Carlos Bernal Gallery, West Campus, 2202 W. Anklam Road.

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Through Friday, Dec. 2 Get in the holiday spirit with the Arizona Theatre Company as it brings Christmas early with is latest production, “The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley.” Lydia Wickham (formerly Bennet) returns to center stage for the sequel of last year’s holiday show. For information about ticket pricing and the 20222023 season, visit atc.org. The Temple of Music and Art, 330 S. Scott Avenue.

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TOWN MANAGER from Page 1 town staff in the months ahead, ensuring the same outstanding level of services and amenities that our residents expect.” Cornelison has a firm grasp on the position. “From my perspective, you have to be flexible, and, I think, understanding,” Cornelison said. “We have 47,000 residents. That’s a lot of people with different ideas and interests. You certainly have to be collaborative. Nobody wants you just making decisions without inquiring and receiving their input. You have to be detail oriented. We have almost a $150 million budget. You have to be very detail oriented to address those things.” A permanent manager could take six months, as it’s an in-depth process, Cornelison said. It starts with finding a recruiter.

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FASHION SHOW from Page 1 They will be dressed by House of Josephine’s Josephine Young. “I’m going to get a lot of guidance,” Riley said with a laugh. “I’m always in a uniform. I’m really looking forward this.” She admitted she was surprised she was asked to model. “It’s quite an honor to be able to do such a wonderful fundraising event for the community and the people in need outside of our community,” Riley said. “I have never modeled. I have to go pick out the outfits I’ll be wearing. I’m a little nervous, but it’ll be fun. It’s for a great cause. I’m looking forward to it and engaging our

TOWN MANAGER from Page 4 That firm determines what the council wants in a manager. After that it’s advertising, recruiting and preliminary interviewing. The firm conducts background checks and then they bring in three to five candidates to the council for more interviews. When the council finally selects someone, the firm helps negotiate the contract. “It typically takes about four to six

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es. The items, which will raise money for the Rotary, include a gift basket from iBalance Massaage Spa; the use of rental bikes from Pedego Electric Bikes; business photography sessions; gift certificates and closet organization help from Young; a stay at El Conquistador; artwork; custom jewelry; hair services and dental treatments. “The event was just an idea that we had to raise funds for the nonprofit and it turned out to be bigger than what we thought,” said Hendrix, a business development manager for Stewart Tile. “Through BNI, we’ve been able to meet a lot of amazing business owners throughout all of Tucson and build great community

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hrill-seekers will descend 17 stories for a good cause in an exclusive rappelling fundraising event in Southern Arizona for the Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona. The professional event and rappelling organization, Over the Edge, is hosting the fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at the 5151 E. Broadway building. Each participant entered the event by raising $1,000, and all the proceeds go to Girl Scouts-led programs. “The beauty of this event is that it is led by a team of professionals,” MacGyver-Marsha Tank, chief operating officer for the Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona said. “Over the Edge is our partner in this. It’s not just the name of the event, Over the Edge is a company who does these events across the country. They are highly skilled and certified.

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“We like this event because it truly speaks to our mission. Of building girls with courage, confidence and character.” There is no age requirement; however, participants must weigh between 100 and 300 pounds due to safety equipment standards. This year makes the seventh year the local Girl Scouts have hosted this event. In November 2021, Over the Edge raised just shy of $100,000. Its highest-grossing year was in 2017 with $105,000. “Last year we were able to bring in $95,000,” Niki Hoffman, GSSOAZ’s chief marketing and fund development officer. “Our hope is $100,000 for this year. Last year was the second-highest grossing year for the event. But it usually generates about $70,000 to $90,000.” Tank said the money includes corporate sponsorships, as well as funds raised by the individual edgers. “We have some individuals, who come See GIRL SCOUTS Page 8

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ima Medical Institute’s flagship Tucson campus recently dedicated its Respiratory Therapy Simulation Lab to long-time employee Tammy Redasky, who died in 2020. In addition to her dedication to Pima Medical, she showed an unwavering dedication to her profession and the students whose lives she touched, according to staff. More than 100 people, including family, friends, colleagues and former students, gathered in the campus courtyard to remember Redasky. Throughout the various personal and professional stories that were shared, the theme throughout was focused on Redasky’s positive attitude. She had a way of making everyone she met feel special. Redasky’s many professional achievements included support for student Sputum Bowl and Camp-Not-A-Wheeze. She was a committee member of the Arizona Society for Respiratory Care (AzSRC) from 1987-2020 and in 2017 was awarded the Outstanding Achievement Award by the AzSRC. In addition, Redasky coordinated continuing education opportunities with the state of Arizona for more than 30 years. As an additional way to honor her memory, the Tucson campus hosted a continuing education class immediately prior to the dedication ceremony. “Tammy was more than just a member of the faculty here at Pima Medical, she was part of our family,” said Dale Berg, Tucson campus director. “She made a lasting impact on the lives

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Southern Arizona’s only all-glass fine art gallery, Philabaum Glass Gallery, celebrated its 40th anniversary by honoring five legendary Arizona glass artists during a special reception on Oct. 15 at its Downtown Tucson gallery. The special exhibit runs through Jan. 21. (Philabaum Glass Gallery/Submitted)

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baum retired from glassblowing in 2018 and from the gallery business in 2020, he continues to create a series of fused and painted glass in the gallery’s current location.

Michael Joplin: Joplin studied printmaking before learning how to blow glass in 1972. He opened his first studio in 1978 in Prescott and eventually moved to Tucson. He has studied with Dale Chihuly, Mark Peiser, Klaus Moje, Fritz Dreisbach, Jack Schmidt and Ann Warff. In addition, he was very active with the Sonoran Glass School, serving as a board member from inception in 2001 until 2017. After owning several glass studios in Tucson, he joined his wife, Margaret, in making unique glass

works using the lost wax method to create public art as well as lighting and other decorative and functional items. Carole Perry: Best known for her stunning glass tapestries, Perry works out of her desert studio in Cave Creek. She “ran after the executive brass ring for 20 years before admitting it could never hold the same sparkle as the art glass.” A strong arts advocate, Perry set aside a successful career in computers to pursue her passion for glass full time. She creates her glass tapestries by fusing fine glass cane before manually con-

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Roadrunners pave the way for hockey in a basketball town BY REMY MASTEY Cronkite News

he sound of skates slashing over ice. The crash of bodies slamming into boards around a rink. The crack of a slap shot. They’re familiar sounds in places like Montreal, Minneapolis, Toronto or Chicago. But this time, they were in Tucson, a desert city better known for the pounding of basketballs than the sounds of hockey players rattling the glass. The sounds of hockey were present at the practice of the Tucson Roadrunners, the Arizona Coyotes minor league affiliate that’s carving out its own space since relocating to town in 2016. “You could hear the buzz in the air,” Tucson Roadrunners coach Steve Potvin said. “There’s a lot of energy in this city.” A basketball city at heart, Tucson has embraced the Roadrunners in their efforts to create a strong hockey culture while expanding the reach of the hometown Coyotes located over 100 miles away. With only a few ice rinks in all of Tempe, a professional hockey team located in the city is a strange sight. But Tucson’s deep basketball roots have not stopped members of the Roadrunners organization from efforts to grow hockey to unexpected heights. “It’s a unique opportunity when you’re in a market that isn’t traditional to hockey in terms of the population that lives there,” Roadrunners strength and conditioning coach Parker Poore said. “I think we have done a good job spreading the word about hockey and getting peo-

The Roadrunners will never compare to University of Arizona basketball’s popularity in Tucson, but the organization engages the city’s hockey community in its own unique way. (Rudy Aguado/Cronkite News) ple involved. We have had a lot of exposure and I think you need to have that because hockey can be a weird sport to approach unless you know what is really going on with it. So to give people a chance to experience and see what it is all about really helps grow it and they have done a really good job of that.” Attendance numbers for Roadrunners games last season at Tucson Convention Center (3,564) are a fraction of UA basketball games at the 14,655-seat Mckale Memorial Center. However, Tucson is less focused on numbers and more concerned with creating an entertaining environment for fans. So far this season, it’s working. Average attendance is up to 4,086. “I think that it gives families and children a fun and safe place to go,” Tucson resident

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Kaylea Rayleigh said. “I think it’s had a huge impact on how active the players have been in the community. It’s been a great addition to our town for both adults and children.” Taking a unique approach has helped the Roadrunners navigate the challenges of playing in a smaller hockey market. The Roadrunners plan theme nights, including Military Appreciation Night, Kids-Free Wednesday, College Night and Faith and Family Night. The Roadrunners are not only looking to build a strong hockey culture in the city of Tucson but a stable foundation for the entire Coyotes organization. “Buying into the culture down here also means buying into the culture up top,” Potvin said. “That is important to us.” Starting at the top, the Roadrunners’ management and coaching staff is tasked with making sure the next generation of young players in the Coyotes system are ready to jump to the NHL when necessary. The Roadrunners entered a new era after the hiring of John Ferguson as general manager in September of 2021. Ferguson has experience as a former NHL player and in the front as the former Toronto Maple Leafs general manager from 2003 to 2008. One of Ferguson’s first orders of business was to promote Potvin as coach of the Roadrunners after he served as an assistant coach since 2017. Now Potvin has the opportunity to create a new identity for the team. “I think right now we are at our peak,” said Roadrunners goalie Ivan Prosvetov. “We have a good coaching group here. I think the whole organization is in a rebuild right now and we are moving in the right

direction. I think that management knows what they are doing. It shows the whole organization is growing.” Potvin has always preached growth and wants to make sure his team is built of players that will put everything on the line to help the team succeed. “Culture is a word that gets thrown out there quite a bit, but culture is literally what we value most,” Potvin said. “So we value high-character players, and we value players that like to compete, and we value guys that are going to be part of a brotherhood and build relationships internally. We want a team that is more than just a hockey team. They’re facing more than just opposition. That, to me, is what we’re looking for and that’s what we’re trying to build.” As part of Potvin’s “culture,” the Roadrunners embrace a friendly competition mentality. While they seem to have fun with each other on the ice, there is a level of chippy and physical playing style that is seldom seen. “We are all brothers,” Roadrunners forward Ben McCartney said. “We are all really close with each other and we really enjoy playing together. Obviously there is going to be a little chippy play in practice, but that is because we care about each other and are trying to push each other every day. I think that is a good way to be as a team.” They may seem like two completely separate teams playing two different sports with two varying levels of interest in the same city, but the Roadrunners and the Wildcats have the same goal in mind: winning over the city. For more stories from Cronkite News, visit cronkitenews.azpbs.org.

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Athlete of the Week: Kevin Quintero BY TOM DANEHY Tucson Local Media Columnist

very time Kevin Quintero walks into Amphi’s cavernous Big Gym, he sees those banners. State runner-up, division champion, over and over again. Then there’s the big poster of that state championship team, the joy of being the

best frozen on their faces forever. With each passing year, the glorious fouryear run that Amphi had a little more than a decade ago fades just a bit, but it remains fresh in the minds of current Panther players. (Amphi had a magical, yet bittersweet, run from 2008-12. Four straight trips to the state championship game that included two losses to cross-town rival Santa Rita, a title in 2011, and then, with a chance to repeat

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as champions, a crushing two-point loss to Peoria in the final game of the run.) “Yeah, we see those banners and posters,” Quintero said. “How great that must have been. But we want to start our own run.” Those earlier teams were coached by Ben Hurley, who stepped down after last season to spend more time with his family. After the legendary run, Amphi’s basketball fortunes declined, matching the school’s decline in enrollment. The Panthers had four straight losing seasons in the mid-2010s, but then in 2018-19, they won 20 games and the region championship and got back to state. During the pandemic year of 2020-21, the Panthers did the near impossible. They won the region title but somehow didn’t advance to the state tournament. (The Arizona Interscholastic Association, citing health concerns, severely limited the number of teams advancing to postseason play.) Last year, they fell back to 5-13, but missed having a winning season by a total of 11 points. “We lost a bunch of close games last year,” Quintero recalled. “I remember we lost

our Senior Night game to Walden Grove by one point and that’s how our season ended. I don’t want that for my Senior Night.” The new coach is Ronald Lise, the head of the math department who hails from the Bronx. Quintero liked the generally laidback Hurley, but also likes the more-animated Lise. “(Coach Lise) really pushes us on the court and off.” The entire team can be found sitting in Lise’s classroom an hour before the start of school, completing homework and writing assignments. The team works to ensure no one is academically ineligible. They sometimes practice for a couple hours before school so the players can get home early and finish their schoolwork. Quintero plays point guard, which many consider to be the most important position on any basketball team. He is responsible for running the show and had plenty of opportunities to work on his game in the past few months. Amphi hosted a summer league and then played Saturday games at the Sporting Chance Center. But that was all prelude. Now comes the real stuff. “We’re happy to get going,” Quintero said with a purpose. “We want to return Amphi to greatness in Tucson and the state.”

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The answer is absolutely not, even if you’re a member of his immediate family. I mean, he’ll be going against the Giant Sieve that is the Wildcat defense, so he’s probably going to throw for eight or nine hundred yards, but we still want the Devils to suffer a most-ignominious defeat. • If Bourget’s alma mater wins out and finishes 9-1 in the regular season, will the Marana Tigers have a home game in the first round of state? The Arizona Interscholastic Association’s Power Point system is so arcane (and its algorithm is so incredibly wrong) that the Tigers could finish 9-1 and not make the state playoffs. At press time, the Tigers held a 7-1 record and a No. 8 spot in the rankings. The thing is, the teams that are ranked Nos. 1, 2 and 3 are also 7-1. And Marana sits behind two teams that are 6-2 and two others that are 5-3! They have to hold on to that No. 8 spot. If they sink any lower, they will have

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y sainted Italian mother spoke Italian and English in our house when I was growing up. When my friends came over, she spoke only Italian. One day, a bunch of guys stopped by to pick me up so we could go play some ball. They all said hi to her and then she said something in Italian. I laughed (because it was funny) and they all asked me what she had said. I said, “She just said that she hopes you all choke to death on mashed potatoes.” They all went up to her and asked whether that was what she had said. In broken English, she said, “Oh no, Tom, he no understand Italian.” That was exactly what she had said. She was great with words in both languages. She once told me that the biggest word in the English language was “if.” Just as “some” covers everything from one to all, "if " covers an infinite number of possibilities. For example: • If the University of Arizona football defense were the Hoover Dam, the Colorado River would have poured on through and dried up sometime around the mid-1950s. • As a matter of fact, if the UA offense played the UA defense in a keep-thescore scrimmage, Athletic Director Dave Heeke would have to find a couple million bucks to buy a new scoreboard. The Wildcat offense is like the guy who painted all those water lilies. It’s Monet! • If Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray were a lawyer, he would be dazzling in the courtroom. He would make interesting points, ask pertinent questions, and shout “Objection!” in a manner like no other. And then, after his client has lost the case, he would demand to get paid a lot of money to take the appeal, where he would again be can’t-takeyour-eyes-off-him great…and then lose again. • If, as happened this year over last, the Arizona Diamondbacks can improve their win total by 22 games next year, they would still finish 15 games out of first place. That’s ridiculous. • If the United States men’s soccer team can

to play the first round of State on the road. • If the Arizona Wildcats were only the 10th-worst defense in the Pac-12 instead of the absolute worst, they would be 5-3 now, only one win away from a bowl game with at least a couple of very-winnable games left on their schedule. This is definitely a what coulda’ been season. • If USC and UCLA go through with their greedy (and stupid) move to the Big 10 Conference, should Arizona ever play them again in any sport? Well, yes…IF: Pigs learn to fly; American politics suddenly become civil; and the LA schools come to the realization that regular-season games at Purdue and Nebraska and Rutgers isn’t worth the extra money they’re getting and come crawling back, begging to be let back in the Pac-12. Even then, only maybe.

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t is still early in the illness season but already we are seeing surges of three worrisome seasonal infections rearing their ugly heads after last year’s unusually light season. The COVID-19 pandemic, despite almost a million deaths from it in the United States, slowed the spread of influenza and Respiratory Syncytial Virus in 2020 and 2021. We masked, avoided crowds, got vaccinated, and washed our hands after such everyday encounters such as filling our gas tanks and grocery shopping. We did more online shopping. We simply had fewer risks of disease exposure the last two years. Now, we are more lax. Daycare centers have reopened, shopping malls are crowded, and people are traveling on planes, trains and buses again. We are going to movie theaters and spending more time in contact with friends and co-workers. The flu season started early in the south and southeast areas of the country. Flu sea-

son generally runs from October to May but cases started appearing in mid-August this year. And thus far, this is the worst season we have experienced in 13 years. According to the Weekly United States Influenza Surveillance report, 880,000 cases have been reported with 6,900 hospitalizations, and 360 deaths. Lynette Brammer, an epidemiologist with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, stated in a report, “It’s unusual, but we are coming out of an unusual COVID pandemic that has really affected influenza and other respiratory viruses that are circulating.” She also states that this season’s vaccine is well matched against circulating strains. The flu vaccine’s effectiveness has varied in years past from 40% to 60%. But even at 40%, it is certainly better than no vaccine at all. RSV is a common respiratory illness that can resemble the common cold. It is usually a winter or seasonal illness, but case numbers began to arise as early as July and August this year. Many people get it and have no ill effects. But this virus can be very serious in babies, young children and senior citizens. The usual symptoms include coughing, sneezing,

runny nose, fever, and sometimes wheezing. In babies, the illness may present with irritability and difficulties breathing. Most RSV infections will resolve in seven to 14 days, but more severe illness can occur. Bronchiolitis, an inflammation of the smaller airways, and pneumonia, a lung infection, can result from RSV infections. Infants, people with compromised immune systems, and older adults frequently need to be hospitalized when these symptoms arise. According to the CDC, RSV infections result in 58,000 hospitalizations and 100 to 300 deaths in children less than 5 years old. COVID-19 seems to be trending downward for the time being; as of Oct. 20, overall cases have declined by 12% though COVID-19 hospitalizations are up 10% in the U.S. Northeast. This Sars CoV2 virus is elusive and new variants keep appearing. BA.5 is still the dominant strain in the United States at 49% of cases but its latest spinoff, BA.5.2.6 is slowly gaining ground at 2.8%. This one is of particular concern as it appears to be more immune evasive. BQ1 and BQ 1.1 cases are on the rise at 14% and 13.1%. Between Jan-

uary of 2020 and October 2022, 31,514 people in Arizona have died from COVID-19 and its complications. COVID-19 continues to be deadly for many people and we should not let our guard down. Flu, RSV and COVID-19 symptoms are often similar. Getting tested assures the correct diagnosis when self care measures and symptom management such as rest, fluids, fever reducers, and over-the-counter pain relief are not enough. We currently have vaccines against influenza and COVID-19 — usually at little to no cost. Researchers are working on a vaccine for RSV but until then vigilance is needed to protect those most vulnerable to disease complications. Prevention is our best ally. Wear a mask in crowded indoor places. Stay away from people who are sick (and anyone with illness symptoms should stay home!). Eat a healthy diet, drink plenty of fluids, and stay physically active to optimize your immune system. Get vaccinated; a sore arm for a day or two is a small price to pay to protect yourself and loved ones. Mia Smitt is a longtime nurse practitioner. She writes a regular column for Tucson Local Media.

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CANCER (June 22-July 22). It's fantastic to be able to control where you go and love it when you get there. But when you have to be somewhere you don't prefer, that's when it gets interesting. This week brings a chance to become clever, solve problems and develop coping mechanisms. You'll meet good people in unexpected places. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Do you really want something or do you just think you want it? Maybe it's too early to tell. Either way, a bit of acting will be involved in this acquisition. You won't know what you can pull off until you try. One theme that runs throughout the week: What you pretend for an extended period of time will become real.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You can accomplish much on your own, though sometimes it's better to be part of a team. You'll have choices in this regard. Directing a group can include a lot of extra work you don't need to deal with when you're working solo. Seize the opportunity to experiment with different styles to find your success zone.

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GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Even though there are many welcoming souls around you, you may still feel like an outsider at times this week. One reason is that there's so much on your mind that you don't quite know how to share. Once you sort it through and accept all the different parts of you, it will be much easier to connect with others.

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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You'll act out of a desire to benefit others, and your eyes will be opened to the opportunities in the situation. You will witness tenderness and give it. Your heart will soften, not just for your main people but for the whole world. You'll be generous with attention, forgiveness and affection.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Just because there are obvious issues on this path doesn't mean you're on the wrong one. Every road has features and obstacles, and the problems are a normal part of every life. You'll get the ones that make you better, and you never have to worry about making any more than would naturally occur.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You may seek advice knowing full well that each opinion is but one way of looking at things -- each fact, each rule a mere drop in an ocean of information. In the end, you'll be enriched by what others have to say, but you'll follow your gut instinct, which is as good an indication of what to do as any could be. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). There are people who would love to be by your side, cheering you on, though it does take work and time to find them. In the meantime, self-encouragement is a worthy skill to develop. Confidence is a habit, and you welcome the chance to practice positive self-talk and cultivate your strong, can-do attitude.

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SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). People go to great lengths to avoid feeling afraid. You can save yourself the trouble by opting to be brave. Working through uncomfortable emotions is a skill that opens your horizons. There's so much more for you to experience when you're not running from the possibility of an unpleasant emotion.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Destiny takes no pleasure in tripping us up, though her path is rich with rocky paths. Treacherous stretches are opportunities to be a little more careful or skillful. Stay upright and keep moving forward. The secret to success in both these aims is sturdy shoes and steady company.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You'll serve the ones you love, and your love is part of what makes you a servant. When you adore a person or believe in an institution, a position of helping is a great joy. Be sure to let others take care of you, too. And if there is a relationship imbalance, it can be righted this week before it becomes a problem.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). Pay attention to the way you feel around people. Whether you feel bigger, smaller, funnier, duller or sharper, it's what you're making of their response, not a reflection of who you actually are. Even so, these feelings matter and will sway your decisions. Make efforts to be near those you feel good around.

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