Eagle Valley News, November 18, 2015

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Sicamous remembers

On Nov. 11, at the 11th hour, Sicamous residents gathered at the cenotaph to stand with the nation in silence to honour Canada’s veterans and fallen soldiers. Fred Duck was the MC for the ceremony, hosted by the Sicamous Legion. Photos by Lachlan Labere

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Defenisve line: Firefighters hold back the flames that began in a workshed at the Elite Forest Products millsite on the morning of Thursday, Nov. 12. Photo by Lachlan Labere

Fire a financial setback for mill manager

By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News

Ray Hansen didn’t lose his job to a recent fire at Elite Forest Products, but he did lose a big part of his livelihood.

On the morning of Thursday, Nov. 12, Hansen was in his workshop on the Malakwa mill site. He and a welder were working on a loader.

Pamela Martin, Hansen’s spouse, said the two were back at Hansen’s onsite residence having lunch when the fire began.

“Apparently a flare sparked up some sawdust and the loader caught fire,” said Martin. “Ray had time to actually go through

A division of

the front doors to open up the back doors because there was a pump in the back. We have our own fire pumps…

By the time he got the back door unlocked, he couldn’t get back through. It was that quick.”

Among the combustible contents of the shed – including hundreds of gallons of oil, according to Martin – were Hansen’s tools, approximately $50,000 worth, all lost in the blaze. Neither the shop nor the tools were insured.

“Nobody was allowed in the shop but Ray, it was his personal shop to invent his things that he invents,” said Martin. “That’s what makes him so

good as a manager – instead of buying new, he built.”

Pamela’s daughter, Cristina Martin, has set up a GoFundMe page (https://www.gofundme.com/malakwafire) to raise funds needed to replace the tools.

“Their financial stability mostly came from Raymond contracting himself as a welder, builder, contracting, basically a jack of all trades…,” says Cristina on GoFundMe. “Unfortunately living on the mill site, but having no ownership to it, means that they have no coverage or insurance for their belongings, and now that the mill has been sold they were in the middle of moving. His main

source of income has been demolished along with their spirits.”

No one was injured in the fire, and the mill – which has ceased operations for the winter – was otherwise left unscathed.

During her call to 911, Pamela reported Hansen and the welder were unaccounted for.

But she said they were located as soon as she got off the phone.

The Malakwa Volunteer Fire Department received the page just before noon, and Fire Chief Joanne Held said the first fire truck was at the mill at 12:15.

While en route, Held said the Sicamous Volunteer Fire Department was paged to provide mutual aid.

Upon arrival, it was apparent the old, wood shed was lost, so all efforts went into containing the blaze, preventing it from spreading to another nearby structure and a sawdust pile.

“The main concern once we arrived… was to protect the exposures and stop it from getting to the sawdust pile, which was about 100 feet away from the building,” said Held.

Firefighters were on the scene until about 6 p.m.

This was the second major fire in the area of Craigellachie for the Malakwa and Sicamous fire departments. Both were involved in putting out the Skyline Truck Stop fire 10 days prior.

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Demolished: An excavator operator tears down and sorts out the remains of the Extreme Power Sports building Wednesday, Nov. 11. The job was done through the owner’s insurance company, sparing the District of Sicamous the effort and cost.

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District budgets $300,000 for highway roundabout design

By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News

Sicamous council has budgeted $300,000 for a sculptural concept to adorn the future roundabout on Highway 97A. The concept was presented at last week’s council meeting. Designed by McElhanney Consulting Services, and funded by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure) the proposed roundabout sculpture includes a layered mix of rounded horizontal and vertical panels, animated by lighting. A report from McElhanney notes foreground panels can be used to display artworks, etc., and be replaced seasonally, or when special events are being promoted.

Four variations of the concept were presented to council, varying with the materials proposed for use. Construction costs for each range between $305,000 and $410,000 (plus GST and 20 to 30 per cent contingency). Council chose the least expensive, which includes panels of corten- and brushed-stainless steel.

About half of the budgeted cost is slated to come from general revenue, while Mayor Terry Rysz is hopeful the remainder (if not all) will be funded through grant money or other opportunities.

“Even though we’ve got it in the budget, the resources could come through possibly a grant

Concept: A mix of steel panels will go in the centre of a roundabout to be constructed at the Highway 97A/Main Street intersection. File photo or an association or regional district,” said Rysz. “I’m not expecting it to cost the taxpayer of Sicamous the full $300,000.”

Rysz said there’s opportunity for council to seek input from the Columbia Shuswap Regional District, the Splatsin and other stakeholders so they too might be represented in the final design.

Earlier this year, the ministry announced it would be investing about $7 million into the construction of a roundabout at the 97A/ Main Street intersection to improve traffic flow, as well as driver and pedestrian safety. The steel panels proposed for the roundabout will be arranged in such a way as to block sightlines, keeping drivers focused

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Canada must be a voice for peace

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e were appalled by the acts, angry at the perpetrators and bewildered at the motivations.

Mostly, there is sadness. Sadness at the murder of the innocent, the most unjustifiable of crimes. But sadness, too, at this assault on peace.

Were France’s streets safe, or was it an illusion? If safety was an illusion there, then is it an illusion in other places, like Canada? If we are not safe, should we be scared? And if we are scared, does that mean that the terrorists win?

The problem is, it’s not as simple as winning and losing, or good versus evil, or us versus them. It’s hard to fathom, behind the wanton terror, but the other side believes its cause is right and just, too. And though we must not allow terror to triumph, the threat is scattered and unidentifiable. It’s tempting to seek vengeance, but where do we go and what can we hope to accomplish there?

It’s not wholly wrong to wage war. Indeed, it would be wrong to meekly condone Islamic State’s violence and human rights atrocities. Primarily, though, Canada must be a voice for peace in the world. It may be that in this instance, we will need to fight for peace, but if we must fight, it should be done with the belief that there exists a better way.

The shootings and the bombings that terrorized Paris last week do not signal that the world is spinning into a descent toward war and violence and death, because it isn’t.

Rather, as the world revolves, humanity continues to evolve toward a more peaceful existence. It’s hard to believe in times like these, but it’s happening, though slowly, too slowly.

Mahatma Gandhi said, “There is no way to peace. Peace is the way.” Peace must be not only our hope, but our guiding principle. It must be so. World peace depends on it.

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Green shift returns to Canadian politics

By Tom Fletcher News Columnist

VICTORIA – We will soon learn what Premier Christy Clark and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have in mind for Canada’s renewed effort to influence climate change.

As they prepare to join the 40,000 people jetting to Paris for the next big United Nations summit to deal with human impact on the world’s weather, here is some context for what is to come in December and beyond.

Foreign Affairs Minister Stéphane Dion served as environment minister under former Liberal prime minister Paul Martin. Then, as Liberal leader, Dion’s proposed “green shift” carbon tax was pivotal only in ending his leadership. With a majority government this time, he promises the entire federal cabinet will be involved.

Dion gave a revealing

interview to The Globe and Mail last week about his experience in government.

“The old system was to give the file of the environment to the minister of the environment and say, ‘deal with it, be the hero of the environment groups, but don’t bother us because we have jobs to create and an economy to grow,’” Dion said.

“That will not work.”

It certainly didn’t work, which is not surprising since Dion is admitting the Liberals considered the environment ministry a mere public relations tool. This was the period when Canada signed on to the Kyoto Protocol, then pretended to care about it as the United States rejected it in a unanimous vote of Congress.

We now understand more about those environmental groups, most funded

by U.S. billionaires to target the Canadian oil and gas industry while the U.S. booms.

Dion’s ill-fated “green

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shift” wasn’t just about greenhouse gases. He intended to impose a national carbon tax and use the proceeds to eliminate child poverty.

This concept is back, on a global scale. If you’ve been to the movies lately, you may have seen a slick animated commercial sponsored by the UN, featuring animals running the world from the seats of the General Assembly. “We have a plan,” trumpets the elegant llama at the podium, not only to fix climate change but to eliminate poverty as well.

One problem with Kyoto was that it left emerging economies like China and India untouched. And while Canada endures false allegations of subsidizing fossil fuels, actual subsidies are huge in petro-states like Venezuela, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Algeria and Indonesia, where gasoline sells on average at a third of Canadian prices.

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China and India’s carbon emissions have about tripled since the Kyoto public relations gesture in 1997. That growth is one reason why Canada’s share of global emissions has now fallen to below two per cent.

Here in B.C., Clark intends to unveil her “Climate 2.0” plan before heading to Paris. We’ll see if it includes another increase in B.C.’s vaunted carbon tax, which now translates to about seven cents on a litre of gasoline.

Even without carbon taxes, about a third of the pump price Canadians pay is federal, provincial and local tax. In Metro Vancouver, it’s closer to 40 per cent. The B.C. government admits its post-carbon tax reduction in greenhouse gas emissions was largely due to the global recession of 2008-09. Now with crude oil at historic low prices, B.C.’s carbon tax is a weak signal lost in the noise of a world-wide glut of oil and gas.

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NOV. 18 & 25 LEGO BUILDERS @ 2:30 - 3:30 pm at the library. This is a FREE program. Register in person or by calling (250) 836-4845. Hurry, space is limited!.

Nov. 21 (Sat.) Eagle River Secondary School 26th Annual Christmas Craft and Trade Fair Eagle River School Gym Sicamous 9:30am – 3:00pm. Over 60 tables: Christmas crafts, jewellery, woodworking, baking, all kinds of unique items and gifts for everyone.

Contributions for the Food Bank accepted at the Door. Reservations : Kathy - 250-8363267 Dec. 5 Christmas Parade and Light Up Join in the festivities!

Happenings include: Horse and buggy rides Chuck wagons, Bonfire & caroling Memory tree ornament placements (5pm) Parade (5:30pm) Lighting of the tree (6:15pm) The community light up contest will run from Dec 5th – Dec 19th and the winners will be chosen by secret ballots.

Sicamous Baby Talk 9 - 11 am Free drop-in program for parents & babies to 12 months of age. Sicamous health unit Stopping the Violence Program in Sicamous - counselling for women who have experienced abuse during childhood or adult relationships. No charge. Call Kathy at 250-832-9700.

Seniors Meals provided, 12 noon in the Common Room at the Haven. Delivery available if required, phone Dorothy at 250836-2437.

Sicamous Strongstart 12:30-3:30 Parkview Elementary 836-2871

Every Wednesday

Malakwa Parent & Tot ~ 10:00 – 12:00 pm ~ Malakwa Preschool Building. For more information call Gwyneth 250-836-3440 Dody’s Art For Everyone Meets Every Wednesday At The Red Barn, 10 a.m. To 3 p.m. Everyone Is Welcome . For More Info Call, Dody At 250 836 3112 Or Jean At 250 836 3511.

Last Wednesday of the month Autism Support Group (November 25.

CLOSED December, January 27) 6:00-7:30pm at Sicamous Health Unit

2nd 3rd and 4th Friday Wii Tournament at 10 am at the Sicamous Seniors Activity Centre - 1091 Shuswap Avenue. Everyone Welcome.

Every Thursday

Lunch at noon. Everyone Welcome. At the Sicamous Seniors Activity Centre - 1091 Shuswap Avenue.

Ladies shuffleboard at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #99 in Sicamous. 1pm-3pm.

All ladies welcome.

Sicamous Strongstart 12:30-3:30 Parkview elementary 836-2871 Seniors Meals provided, 12 noon in the Common Room at the Haven. Delivery available if required, phone Dorothy at 250836-2437.

Every 2nd Thursday Sicamous Lions Club meeting at the Seniors Activity Centre, 1091 Shuswap Avenue. Doors open at 6:15 and meeting starts at 6:30. Anyone interested in being a volunteer for the community, please feel free to call Mary at 250-517-8107, Joan at 250-836-4876 or Pam at 250-836-4788.

1st, 3rd, 4th Thurs. - Keepsake Kwilters meet at the Haven Common room 1095 Shuswap Avenue at 7:00 p.m. For info call 250-836-2695.

Dec. 5 Malakwa Christmas Bazzar Plan to attend the annual Christmas Bazzar at the Malakwa School Gymnasium. Please call Rhona @(250) 836-4509 to book a table.

Girl Guides of Canada. Sparks - 2:15 pm at Parkview. Brownies - 3:30 pm at Legion.

New members welcome! Leaders needed.

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Dec. 6 Malakwa Fire Department Food Bank Drive Members of the Malakwa Fire Department will be collecting food bank donations.

United Church Thrift Store Open 10:00 am to 3 p.m.

Dec. 16 CPR Holiday Train The train arrives around 5:45pm. Please bring a food bank donation.

The senior’s bus will be offered. Please call the district office to reserve your seat (250836-2477).

Crib, 7:30 p.m., Haven seniors building.

Everyone welcome - you don’t have to be a senior. Socializing and coffee served after crib. Info: Bev 836-3435 or Ed 836-4133

Parents & Tots, 10-12 noon at the Sicamous Resource Center. Free Drop-in program for parents & children to age 6. Active play, crafts and socialization. 836-3440.

T.O.P.S. (Take off Pounds Sensibly) meets Wednesday morning at the Sicamous Rec. Centre (arena). Weigh in at 9:00 am and meeting at 9:30. Everyone Welcome. Ph: 250836-4041 for info.

Eagle Valley Brush & Palette Club meets at the Red Barn, 10am-3pm, Everyone welcome!

For info call Carol 250-836-3135 or Amy 250836-4756. www.eaglevalleybrushandpalette. com

1st & 3rd Wed. Parkinsons Support Group Contact Don at 250-838-0794.

Pool Tournament at the Legion at 6:00 pm

Monday to Friday Community Access Site at the Senior’s Activity Centre - 1091 Shuswap Avenue. Internet & related services. Call Diana. 836-2446 Mon., Wed. & Fri Sicamous Strongstart 8:15-11:15 Parkview Elementary 836-2871

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Lunch by a donation at the Seniors Activity Centre, 1091-Shuswap Avenue at 12 noon.

1st & 3rd Wed. Eagle Valley Photographic Arts Club meets at the Red Barn at 7 pm. Everyone Welcome.

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Away Game Friday, November 20th

Sicamous vs Creston Valley Thundercats

Away Game Saturday, November 21st

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Every 4th Thursday monthly meeting of the Malakwa Community Association at 7:00 in the Learning Centre Library.

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THURSDAY NoV.19 Public Skating: 9 am - 10:45 am Lunch Bunch: 12:15 pm - 2 pm Public Skating: 2 pm - 3:45 pm Eagles: 4:00 pm - 5:15 pm Pre Novice: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm SA Midget T2: 6:45 pm - 8:00 pm SA Midget T3: 8:15 pm - 9:30 pm FRiDAY NoV. 20 Public Skating: 9 am - 10:45 am Malakwa School: 11 am - 12 Lunch Bunch: 12:15 pm - 2 pm Sic Atom Tournament: 3:45 pm - 8:15 pm SA Bantam: 8:30 - 10:30 pm SATURDAY NoV. 21 Sicamous Atoms Tournament:

United Church Thrift Store open 10:00 am to 3 p.m.

Sundays

KARMA YOGA (Gentle Hatha) Sundays 5:30 pm @ I Am Yoga. 60 minutes (Studio) KARMA MEDITATION CIRCLE ~Sundays 9:30 am ~ 30 minutes (Main Street Landing green space when it shines, studio when it rains.) * Suggested $5 min. donation or pay what you can!

Every 4th Sunday Royal Canadian Legion Br. #99 general meeting, 1 p.m.

Birthday Tea (formerly the OAPO) for members and friends at Seniors Activity Ctre 1:30 pm. Everyone is Welcome.

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Sicamous and District WEDNESDAY NoV. 18 Public Skating: 9 am - 10:45 Lunch Bunch: 12:15 - 2:00 pm Public Skating: 2:00 pm - 3:45 Eagles Practice: 4 pm - 5:15 pm Novice: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Atom: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm SA JUV: 7:45 pm - 9:OO pm

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Saying something better than not

IN PLAIN VIEW LACHLAN LABERE

“If you can’t say something nice, don’t say nothing at all.”

This particular version of the well-known adage was delivered by the nauseeatingly cute rabbit character Thumper in the Disney classic Bambi. Given the double negative and, oh, the fact he’s a fictitious forest critter, it’s unlikely Thumper was previously exposed to much in the way of fancy book learning. I also question the wisdom of saying nothing at all.

Recently, I was contacted by a number of individuals who had something not entirely nice to say about someone else. The calls weren’t related – not even from the same communities – but there were commonalities.

These included a mix of concern, speculation/ accusation and seemingly zero communication with the “perpetrator” (for lack of a better word).

Technically, the complainants did choose to say something over not saying anything. But they chose to say it to me, a newspaper reporter. Of course I’m always keen to receive story ideas and tips. However, I’m not thrilled about rocking boats without cause, especially when the complainant might have quickly and even amicably quelled his or her concerns simply by speaking with (not to) the subject of their complaint.

Not having something nice to say about someone shouldn’t justify saying anything. It’s all in the delivery right, an exercise of civility and manners.

This exchange can begin with a question as innocuous as, “Hey, what’s going on?” People are always curious, and there’s no reason to suspect you might suspect something isn’t quite right. Additionally, people, at least in my experience, are usually OK with sharing a word or two at the very least about what it is they’re doing.

Allow me to elaborate.

You: “Hey, what’s going on?”

Me (walking through the neighbourhood with a six-foot ladder and screwdriver in hand): “Hey, I’m finally going

to remove the Home for Sale sign the former owner of my house placed high up on a hydro pole about a year ago.”

You: “When did you buy your home?”

Me: “About a year ago.”

(This exchange might have happened had the two people walking by me actually bothered to stop and chat, instead of commenting between themselves with ample volume about how suspicious I appeared with ladder and screwdriver in hand. At least I wasn’t wearing a black balaclava.)

I get how it might be easier to call the local media than risk becoming entangled in real life confrontation. Perhaps our capacity for this has been dampened by the Internet, where the antithesis of civil debate is rampant. Case in point: comments sections linked to most major newsmedia websites, where folks appear to have little reserve about badgering and/or belittling those with differing opinions. Where Internet trolls typically hide behind pseudonyms and the knowledge they likely won’t be held accountable for their comments or have to face the recipient of their vitriol.

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Things don’t seem to work that way when you engage people in the real world.

Should you choose to say something to someone, however, and their reply is along the lines of, “None of your bloody business,” or something more colourful, and they happen to be brandishing a large, blunt instrument in a threatening fashion, it’s probably better to keep moving. In the process, maybe consider saying something else, ideally to the authorities.

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SPORTS

Eagles wrangle victory

By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News

Sicamous Eagles netminder Kolby Pauwels may be seeing a lot more ice time.

The Kamloops native was a wall Sunday night, Nov. 10, when the Eagles played Doug Birks Division rivals the 100 Mile House Wranglers.

While the two teams are separated by 19 points in the standings, the underdog Sicamous team managed to shake their seven-game losing streak and best their 100 Mile hosts with a 3-2 win. A big factor behind that win was Pauwels’ performance in net, stopping 26 out of 28 shots on net, and going on to be named the game’s first star.

When Pauwels’ wasn’t blocking shots, his teammates were busy bombarding the

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Wranglers’ net, with 40 out of 43 shots being intercepted by goalie Adam Derochie.

Scoring began with a Wranglers’ power-play conversion in the first minute of the game.

At 16:54, Eagles dman Landon Fuller tied things up with a marker off Danny O’Donnell and Scott Robinson. In the last quarter of the frame, fellow d-man Arlyn Semeschuk potted a goal off Brendan Sime-Vivian and Tyler Collens, giving the Eagles a 2-1 lead going into the second.

Robinson was the only player to find the back of a net in the second period with a goal off O’Donnell.

The Eagles held on to the 3-1 lead right up to the last two seconds of the game, when the Wranglers were able to convert their man advantage – the result of

an interference call on Astasiewicz – into one more goal before the final buzzer.

The exciting win followed some home ice frustration earlier in the week, including a 5-4 defeat to the Columbia Valley Rockies and a serious 6-1 upset courtesy of the Golden Rockets.

In the latter game, played Saturday, Nov. 14, neither team was able to find the back of the net until 13:27 in the second frame, when the Rockets finally found a way past Eagles’ netminder Patrick Kasper. Minutes later, Landon Fuller, assisted

by Ian Jarvis and SimeVivian, shot a rocket from the blue line that became his first goal of the season. The Eagles continued to play an energetic game, with See Team on page 8

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great defence and two power-play opportunities. But the Rockets returned fire, and able to score two more goals before the period’s end.

A quarter of the way into the third, the Rockets’ Travis Kelley added his second goal of the night. In the last quarter of the frame, with the score still at 4-1, the Eagles pulled their goalie. This gave Kelley an opportunity to earn the hat trick.

Golden’s final goal of the night was delivered on a power play at 1:19.

The Eagles Nov. 10 contest versus the Rockies was a solid, action-filled game throughout.

Thirtythree seconds in, Nicholas Cuglietta lit up the board for the Eagles with a power-play conversion off William Mizuik. Minutes later, Nathan Plessis kept Sicamous’ energy going with an unassisted goal. The Rockies returned fire though, and managed to tie the

game up by 10:53 in the first period, keeping it that way until the buzzer. The Rockies’ Kolten Nelson potted two more in the second. But the Eagles kept the pressure up. At 5:38, Jayden Hay, assisted by Jarvis, potted his first goal with the Eagles. Minutes later, Astasiewicz was able to tie the game at 4-4, with assists by Bradley Whitehead and Semeschuk. The tie was broken seconds later with a late marker by the Rockies.

While busy on the ice, the team has also been giving its time to give back. Team members recently enjoyed reading and skating with Sicamous preschool kids. Also, November is Food Bank month, and the team is seeking the community’s help in filling the shelves at the local food bank. Donations of non-perishable food items are being accepted at home game throughout the month.

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you may need to exercise a lot of patience this week. Practice some deep breaths, and find some relaxing music to keep you calm. Your patience will pay off.

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TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, your efforts will be fueled by passion this week. You are likely to put your whole heart behind projects and your relationships. Others will respect you for it.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, a personality clash can be a tricky situation, especially at work. Take the higher ground and you will come through unscathed and better for it.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, in order to make real progress this week, you must evaluate your goals and your priorities. Health should be at the top of this list, so make an effort to be healthier.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 This is a super week for new friendships, Capricorn. Join a new group or simply strike up a conversation with a coworker with whom you share an interest.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, no matter which big decision you need to make this week, run some ideas by trusted friends and family first. They may offer some words of wisdom.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, others are getting the sense that you are restless. When you slow down and think about it, you will probably see they’re correct. Find a new, challenging project.

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