The Weekly Bean - September 7, 2023 by yourwestcentral

BY JOAN JANZEN

Throughout the streets of Kindersley, families headed towards Westberry School on Wednesday evening, August 30, for the Welcome Back to School BBQ. The tantalizing aroma of barbecued burgers lingered in the air as the Kindersley Junior Klippers were busy cooking at the grills.

Mother Nature even cooperated;

as the wind calmed down, the clouds disappeared, and the sun shone down on the hungry crowd seated at tables in front of the school. School staﬀ was on hand, extending a warm welcome to their new students and inviting them inside to drop oﬀ their school supplies. No one was in a hurry to leave, as they enjoyed connecting with each other on a beautiful summer evening.

Elizabeth School welcomes back students

BY JOAN JANZEN

Staﬀ at Elizabeth Middle School extended a warm welcome to students and their families on Wednesday evening, August 30th before the new school year kicking oﬀ in September. Everyone gathered in the gymnasium for a short introduction before heading to their respective classrooms to chat with their teachers.

grandma, were all

their new teachers before the oﬃ-

What’s the diﬀerence between a hippo and a zippo?

One’s pretty heavy and the other’s a little lighter.

Did you hear the one about the roof?

Never mind, it’s over your head.

I used to hate facial hair... but then it grew on me.

A cheese factory exploded in France. Da brie was everywhere. What’s a ninja’s favorite type of shoes? Sneakers. What’s the best smelling insect? A deodor-ant.

What do you call a bear without any teeth? A gummy bear. Why was the coach yelling at the vending machine? He wanted his quarter back.

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Mackenzie and her sister Callie, accompanied by their

smiles as they returned to school to meet

cial start of the new school year on September 5th. Photo by Joan Janzen

EATONIA

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17

• 43rd annual Terry Fox Marathon of Hope. Registration begins at 12:30 PM at the Eatonia Arena. The run will start from the arena at 1:00 PM. Walk, run or ride! Snacks and door prizes to follow. Contact Pam 306-430-7173 for more info.

COLEVILLE

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

• Coleville Fowl Supper at the Coleville Community Hall. Doors open at 5:00 PM. All proceeds to support Coleville Playschool and the new development of Coleville Licensed Daycare. For any questions or if you would like to donate, please contact Teneal at 306-4301188 or Stacey at 306-430-7788.

ESTON

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27

• Eston AGT Community Centre Eston Winter Kickoff. 19+ Rec Hockey Game, Free Hotdogs, Kids Movie Night in the Hall at 7:00 PM

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28

• Eston AGT Community Centre Eston Winter Kickoff. Curling Bospiel, Battle of the Biscuit 3 on 3 Hockey, Free Family Skate at noon. Enetrtainment Saturday night.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29

• Eston AGT Community Centre Eston Winter Kickoff. PICKLEBALL TOURNEY. TOONIE BOWLING.

* Wheatland Centre Potluck Supper fourth Friday of each month 6:00 PM. $5.00. Bring your own utensils. Coffee & tea provided.

* Wheatland Centre Bingo - 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month 7:00 PM. Regular Bingo plus Bonanza, 50/50 Draw. Must be 14 years of age. Call 306-962-7117 (ask for Linda) for more info.

* Adult Recreational Volleyball Monday 7-9 PM at the ECS Gym May through June. $30 registration.

KERROBERT

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7

• 2023 Harvest Festival Parade 10:00 AM. Businesses, organizations, families, etc. are welcome to enter a ﬂoat! Kids: decorate & ride your bike!

* Storytime at the Kerrobert Library the ﬁrst and third Thursday of every month at 10:30 AM.

KINDERSLEY

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7

• 365 Lloyd Sparky Ament Air Cadet Squadron is hosting an Open House and Information Night 7:00 PM at the Museum. Open to all youth aged 12-18. For more information email: danit.vass@cadets.gc.ca

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9

• SJHL Preseason: Kindersley Klippers vs Humboldt Broncos 7:30 PM at the WCEC.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

• Kindersley Klippers Sledge Hockey Club annual board meeting 7:30 PM at JorAnn Safety (101 - 4th St. W.) Everyone welcome.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

• Prairie Crocus Quilt Guild meet 7:00 PM at the Pensioners Hall (3rd Ave. E., Kindersley). Please join us for lots of quilting fun. Contact Donna at 306-463-4785 for more information.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

• SJHL Preseason: Kindersley Klippers vs Battlefords North Stars 7:30 PM at the West Central Events Centre.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21

• Day #1 of Kindersley’s Goose Festival Days! FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

• Day #2 of Kindersley’s Goose Festival Days!

• Music Trivia Night 7:00 PM. $10 at the door. Teams of 6 or less. Norman Ritchie Centre.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

• Day #3 of Kindersley’s Goose Festival Days!

• Kinsmen & Kinette Club of Kindersley Duck Derby at 1:00 PM. Buy your tickets online at www.kindersleykinclub.ca

• PDRA Touring Series (Hobby, Street, Mod.), Legends Touring Series, Stock Truck at Flatlanders Speedway 3:00 PM. Admission $10.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

• Day #4 of Kindersley’s Goose Festival Days!

• PDRA Touring Series (Hobby, Street, Mod.), Legends Touring Series, Stock Truck at Flatlanders Speedway 1:00 PM. Admission $10.

• Antique Threshing Club Demo at the Kindersley & District Plains Museum starting at 12:00 Noon. Food on site. 1903 Steam Engine will be featured as well as a 1920 Rumely Oil Pull Tractor.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

• West Central Crisis Centre Annual General Meeting 7:00 PM at Morgotch Law Ofﬁce.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14

• Donations wanted for United Church Garage Sale. Open 9:00 to 4:00. No clothes please. Can bring items anytime over summer. Arrange drop-off with Church Ofﬁce or Mary. For more information: 306-463-6508 or 306-4607450.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17

• Kindersley and District Arts Council presents Kinjo & Young at the Norman Ritchie Community Centre.

* Parkinson’s Support Group Meetings are held the second Wednesday of the month 2:00 PM at the Kindersley Hospital. Everyone is welcome! For more info call Nancy at 306-4634514.

* Monday Night Jam Sessions at the Norman Ritchie Community Centre. Doors open at 6:30 to set-up, then the fun begins at 7-11 PM. Call Keith 306-460-8633.

* Interested in a support group for weight management? TOPS meetings; every Monday at 6:00 PM in the Kindersley Senior Centre OR contact Jill at 306-463-4210.

* PickleBall is at the outdoor court next to the West Central Events Centre every Monday & Wednesday 6:30 PM. $50 per season or $5 drop in. More info call 306-460-8356.

* Prairie Crocus Quilt Guild meet the second Tuesday of the month (September to May) at the Pensioners Hall (3rd Ave. E., Kindersley) at 7:00 PM. For more info contact Donna at 306-463-4785.

Q:Is Kaley Cuoco’s series “The Flight Attendant” returning for a third season? I saw that she was in another show on Peacock. Is she able to act in both shows, at least once the strikes in Hollywood are over? — L.J.

A:It

used to be that when an actor had a regular role on more than one series at a time, it was considered rare. Think Heather Locklear in both “Dynasty” and “T.J. Hooker” back in the 1980s, Christopher Meloni on “Law & Order: SVU” and “Oz” in the early 2000s, to multiple examples during the modern streaming years. One of those fortunate, highly employable celebrities is Kaley Cuoco. Once her smash hit sitcom “The Big Bang Theory” ended, she landed (HBO) Max’s “The Flight Attendant,” which has lasted two seasons. Cuoco then starred in the movie “Meet Cute” with Pete Davidson as well as the Peacock thriller series “Based on a True Story.”

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When asked back in 2022 if “The Flight Attendant” will be back for a third round, she told People magazine, “I think for me, at this moment, the plane has landed.” However, a source from Max told TVLine.com that “no official decision” about future episodes has been made.

Q:In “Star Wars: Rogue One,” there’s a scene on the spaceship where a trooper is passing a “tape” of something to the other side of the door just before Darth Vader comes on board. Is that person played by Leonard Nimoy? It looks and sounds like him. — J.F.

A:I watched the scene you’re referring to and did some digging, including asking some of my “Star Wars” expert friends, and I don’t believe it’s Leonard Nimoy. Best known as Spock from the original “Star Trek” series and several of the subsequent films, Nimoy didn’t appear in any of the “Star Wars” movies. He passed away in 2015, while “Rogue One” premiered in 2016. It’s certainly possible he could have filmed it before his death, but sadly, that’s not the case. I’m also unsure of the actor’s name who looks like him in that scene.

If you want to see Nimoy in his last on-screen role, I recommend the film “Star Trek Into Darkness.” Directed by J.J. Abrams (“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” and “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker”), it features an all-star cast with Chris Pine playing an alternate version of Capt. Kirk, Zachary Quinto as Spock, Zoe Saldana as Uhura and Benedict Cumberbatch as Khan. Nimoy makes a special cameo as Spock Prime. ***

Q:Did they ever find out the cause of LeBron James’ son’s heart attack? Will he be able to continue playing basketball? — H.I.

A:Los Angeles Lakers star Lebron James’ oldest child, Bronny, suffered a cardiac arrest while practicing basketball at the University of Southern California this summer. Fortunately, he recovered after a stay in the ICU and hopes to be able to play college ball. Bronny underwent evaluations in California and at the Mayo Clinic, which led to the discovery of a congenital heart condition that is said to be treatable. According to ESPN, his family expects him to return to the court.

Kaley Cuoco in “The Flight Attendant”

Courtesy of Max

1. FOOD & DRINK: What does the acronym “IPA” stand for in a beer?

2. LITERATURE: Who is the author of “The Hunger Games” series?

3. U.S. STATES: Which state has the most lighthouses?

4. GEOGRAPHY: What is the capital of New Zealand?

5. GAMES: What is a perfect score in bowling?

6. SCIENCE: What does an auxanometer measure?

7. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a female donkey called?

8. MOVIES: Which holiday is celebrated at the end of “When Harry Met Sally”?

9. TELEVISION: Which entertainer has hosted “Saturday Night Live” the most?

10. ANATOMY: What is the anatomical name for the kneecap? Answers

1. India Pale Ale.

2. Suzanne Collins.

3. Michigan.

4. Wellington.

5. 300 points.

6. Plant growth.

7. A jenny.

8. New Year’s Eve.

9. Actor Alec Baldwin, 17 times.

10. Patella.

By Lucie Winborne

• In 2014, there was a school in Turin, Italy, that had just one teacher and one student. Though the latter admitted to being lonely, officials decided to keep the school open as long as at least one pupil was enrolled.

• Altocalciphilia is the medical term for a shoe addiction.

• Embryonic bats go through a stage called “peek-a-boo,” when their wings grow to cover their eyes.

• Muhammad Ali’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is the only star that is not on the sidewalk, but on the wall of the Kodak Theatre, to honor the boxing champ’s request that he “did not want to be walked on.”

• Pennies are used to adjust the time in London’s famous Big Ben clock tower. A single cent can change the pendulum’s center of mass and alter the time by 0.4 seconds per day.

• Michael Bay filmed Megan Fox washing his Ferrari as her audition for “Transformers.”

• Halley’s Comet has two correct pronunciations. It can rhyme with “daily” or “valley” since its discoverer, Edmond Halley, spelled his name six different ways during his lifetime.

• The 2003 invasion of Iraq was originally dubbed “Operation Iraqi Liberation” but quickly changed due to the fact its acronym spelled out “oil.”

• After learning that her husband had been killed in World War II, Mariya Oktyabrskaya sold everything she owned to donate a tank to the Soviet Red Army, with the condition that she be allowed to drive it. When the tank was hit by gunfire, she would not only risk her own life to jump out and repair it, but ended up becoming the first female tanker to receive the Hero of the Soviet Union award.

Thought for the Day:

people overvalue what they are not and undervalue what they are.” —

Lower oil and potash prices and sales impact provincial revenues, but surplus still intact

BY BRIAN ZINCHUK

Twice last week, SaskEnergy set new daily natural gas usage records, and we can thank Alberta for most of our supply

BY BRIAN ZINCHUK brian.zinchuk@pipelineonline.ca

Lower potash and oil prices have put a half-billion dent into Saskatchewan’s budget forecast, but the province is still forecasting a $485.5 million surplus at ﬁrst quarter and intends on retiring up to $1 billion in operating debt remains on track.

Not only was Saskatchewan setting electrical consumption records during the cold snap of last week of December, we also set two consecutive natural gas consumption records, too.

That’s according to Minister of Finance and Deputy Premier Donna Harpauer, who released ﬁrst quarter ﬁnancials on Aug. 31.

According to SaskEnergy in a Dec. 31 release, “Extreme cold weather across Saskatchewan this week resulted in record-breaking natural gas demand in the province. On December 28 and 29, natural gas consumption surpassed the previous daily record of 1.57 petajoules (PJ) which was set in February 2021.

“A new daily record of 1.62 PJ was set on December 28 and broken again on December 29 with total system delivery of 1.64 PJ. Delivery numbers for December 30 and 31 are not yet finalized, but are also expected to exceed 1.6 PJ.”

Most signiﬁcantly, the budget forecast oil prices to average US$79.50 per barrel, and for most of the quarter, the price of West Texas Intermediate has been below that, in the US$70s or even US$60s. . .

The surplus is down $532.0 million from budget, largely due to higher non-cash pension expense and spending to fight wildfires and to safely evacuate those impacted by the fires. Lower resource revenue is also forecast at Q1 compared to budget.

The natural gas records coincided with record power consumption. On Dec. 29, SaskPower set another record in power consumption for Saskatchewan. At 5:27 p.m. on Dec. 29, 2021, Saskatchewan homes and businesses reached 3,868 megawatts (MW) in power use, according to the Crown corporation. The previous record of 3,792 MW was reached four years ago to the day, on Dec. 29, 2017.

Saskatchewan’s power production has increasingly shifted from coal to natural gas as a fuel source. In December, Boundary Dam Unit 4, a coal-fired generating unit, was retired, reducing the Boundary Dam Power Station to 672 megawatts capacity. On the natural gas side, Saskatchewan has seen the construction of several new natural gas-fired power plants. They include the baseload North Battleford Power Station (289 megawatts), Yellowhead Power Station peaking plant (also at North Battleford, 135 megawatts), the baseload Chinook Power Station at Swift Current (353 megawatts) and peaking plant Spy Hill Power Station (89 megawatts). Another 353 megawatt baseload

At ﬁrst quarter, revenue is forecast to be $19.6 billion, down $123.7 million, or 0.6 per cent, from budget. The decrease is largely attributable to a $528.9 million reduction in the non-renewable resources revenue forecast, primarily due to lower potash and oil prices, and lower-than-budgeted potash and oil sales forecasts.

The resource revenue decrease is largely oﬀset by a combined increase of $405.2 million across all other revenue categories, including Taxation revenue due to ongoing strength in consumption and, as a result, Provincial Sales Tax revenue.

“Saskatchewan’s ﬁnances continue to be in a strong position, with a

plant, very similar to Chinook, is under construction at Moose Jaw.

All of this added natural gas-fired power generation has, in turn, driven higher usage of natural gas during times of high electrical consumption.

substantial surplus,” Harpauer said in a release. “The forecast, however, clearly demonstrates the need to be prudent and manage spending carefully, as resource revenue is volatile and forecasts can change quickly due to global impacts on prices and production.”

The Crown noted that increased demand from SaskEnergy’s industrial customers, including natural gas use for power production, was the main driver of this week’s record-setting consumption.

SaskEnergy said it measures daily natural gas consumption for the 24-hour period from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. A PJ is a unit of measurement equivalent to one million gigajoules (GJ) of natural gas. An average Saskatchewan home consumes about 100 GJ of natural gas each year.

At first quarter, expense is forecast to be $19.1 billion, up $408.2 million, or 2.2 per cent, from budget. The higher expense forecast is largely due to a combined $317.2 million increase in education, general government and finance charges, primarily attributable to a non-cash increase in pension expense, related to actuarial adjustments. An $89.0 million increase, largely to fight wildfires and to safely evacuate those impacted by the fires, is also contributing to the higher expense forecast, at first quarter.

“SaskEnergy’s natural gas system design can accommodate additional capacity to manage increased consumption even on peak days,” SaskEnergy president and CEO Ken From said in a release. “Throughout the year, SaskEnergy employees inspect, maintain and enhance the system to support safe and reliable natural gas delivery in all weather conditions. In addition, employees monitor the system 24 hours a day to ensure sufficient system capacity to meet customer demand across the province.”

This province is now largely dependent on neighbouring Alberta to fulfill roughly two-thirds of our natural gas needs.

“We will continue to pay down operating debt, as planned. We’re able to do so because higher opening cash balances due to a strong year end in 2022-23 have oﬀset the drop in the projected surplus,” said Harpauer.

When natural gas prices took a tumble roughly 14 years ago, Saskatchewan’s domestic gas production fell off a cliff. Targeted gas drilling went essentially extinct, with next to no gas-specific wells being drilled in this province for most of the past decade. Our domestic gas production is now largely based on associated gas production that comes with oil production. As a result, Saskatchewan went from being a net gas exporter for the period of 1988 to 2009 to a net importer that year.

“Sticking with our debt reduction plan is important, because paying down up to $1 billion in operating debt this ﬁscal year, combined with $1.5 billion in debt retirement last ﬁscal year, is resulting in projected annualized interest savings of $110 million – savings that go directly into supporting priority programs, services and infrastructure for Saskatchewan people,” Harpauer said.

Saskatchewan’s net-debt-to-GDP is projected to be 13.4 per cent at the end of 2023-24 and is currently ranked second-best among the provinces.

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Only 33 drilling rigs are working in province

BY BRIAN ZINCHUK

With oil prices the highest they’ve been since November, 2022, drilling activity in Saskatchewan is not exactly ﬂourishing.

According to RiggerTalk.com, which publishes data from the Canadian Association of Energy Contractors, there were 33 rigs working in Saskatchewan on Tuesday, Sept. 5.

In southeast Saskatchewan, there were 16 rigs working, if you include one rig drilling for Western Potash Corp. near Lajord.

Harvard Resources Inc. had one rig northwest of Colgate. Crescent Point Energy Corp. had one rig northeast of Midale and another just northwest of Handsworth and a third several kilometres northeast of Handsworth.

East of Handsworth, Saturn Oil & Gas had one rig drilling.

Vermillion Energy Inc. had one rig working near Viewﬁeld. Whitecap Resources operated one rig east of Benson and another southeast of Lampman. Aldon Oils had one rig northwest of Lampman, while Surge Energy had a rig south of Lampman. Midale Petroleums had one rig north of Frobisher.

Taprock employed one rig north of Alameda. Anova Resources Inc. had one rig northeast of Oxbow. Adonai Resources II Corp had one rig halfway between Oxbow and the U.S. border.

Villanova Energy Inc. had one rig working west of Storthoaks.

Notably, there was no drilling activity in the Torquay area.

Four rigs were working in southwest Saskatchewan, of which two were focused on helium, as opposed to natural

North American Helium had one rig at Success and a second at McCord. Whitecap and one rig south of Success. Crescent Point was drilling with one rig between Eastend and Frontier.

There were just seven rigs working in west central Saskatchewan, an unusually low number given the price of oil, the time of year and the fact there’s been no rain (rain will shutdown drilling in that region in a heartbeat.)

Prospera Energy Inc. had one rig within spitting distance of the Alberta border south of Alsask. Whitecap had a rig working southwest of Kindersley and another north of Coleville. Ish Energy Ltd. was drilling west of Coleville with one rig. Teine Energy also had a rig working east of Coleville.

Strathcona Resources had a rig close to the Alberta border south of Macklin, while Longshore Resources had one north of Macklin.

Drilling activity in northwest Saskatchewan has picked up marginally, with six rigs working. Alsace Energy had a rig working east of Lone Rock. Northeast of Lloydminster, Rife Resources had one rig working.

At Marie Hill, west of Pikes peak and south of the North Saskatchewan River, Cenovus Energy Inc. had one rig working. The had a second rig working north of Spruce Lake, and a third one at Vawn.

Strathcona had its second rig working at Meota.

According to private-sector forecasters, Saskatchewan’s real GDP is now expected to grow by 1.8 per cent in 2023, second highest among the provinces, and by 1.2 per cent in 2024, third highest

KINDERSLEY

1. Gran Turismo (PG-13) David Harbour, Orlando Bloom

2. Barbie (PG-13) Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling

3. Blue Beetle (PG-13) Xolo Maridueña, Bruna Marquezine

4. Oppenheimer (R) Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt

5. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (PG) Micah Abbey, Shamon Brown Jr.

6. Strays (R) Will Ferrell, Jamie Foxx

7. Meg 2: The Trench (PG-13) Jason Statham, Jing Wu

8. Retribution (R) Liam Neeson, Noma Dumezweni

9. The Hill (PG) Colin Ford, Dennis Quaid

TAX TIPS

Earned income will not be taken into consideration for determining your RRSP contribution room unless it’s reported on a tax return. It is important to note that taxpayers under the age of 18 can accumulate RRSP contribution room even though they are too young to own an RRSP at the present time. It is therefore important for them to report their income from summer jobs on a tax return even though there may be no other reason to do so.

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Kid’s Korner

KID’S CLUB BIRTHDAYS FOR SEPTEMBER 10-16, 2023

Blair Bowden

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Emmett Hunter

Asher Hutt

Leah Kleinsasser

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Noah Kleinsasser

James Longmire

Lillian Mandel

Yana Morgotch

Christina Neufeld

Aubrey Omness

Kyler Ouimet

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Adam Sabin

Camille Schmidt

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Posting Date September 4, 2023

DO YOU OR ANYONE YOU KNOW NEED FOOD?

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Get all the facts about that investment “opportunity” before you put as little as $1 into it. Hidden problems might arise that could prove to be costly.

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A little “wool gathering” for the usually productive Lamb is all right if it helps you unwind. But be careful, as too much daydreaming can put you behind schedule in your work.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A work problem is close to being resolved. Now you can go ahead and celebrate the week, accepting invitations from friends who enjoy your company.

Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan

Ken Francis, MLA Kindersley Constituency

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Compromising on a matter you feel strongly about not only ends the impasse, but can be a win-win deal for all. Remember, Scorpios do well with change.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) With all the demands you currently have to deal with, accepting the help of family and friends could be the wisest course to take at this time.

Constituency Office

Ken Francis, MLA

Kindersley Constituency

Unit 5, 1001 Main St. PO Box 2620 Kindersley, SK S0L 1S0

Phone: 306-463-4446 kfrancismla@gmail.com

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Getting your new plan accepted won’t be a major hassle if you have the facts to back it up. Your supporters are also prepared to help you make your case. Good luck.

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CANCER (June 21 to July 22)

Kindersley, SK S0L 1S0

Phone: 306-463-4446 kfrancismla@gmail.com

Dealing with a pesky job problem might be time-consuming, but necessary. The sooner you get this situation settled, the sooner you can move on to other matters.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Career advancement is favored, thanks to your impressive work record. On a more personal side, you should soon hear some good news about an ailing family member.

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VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) There might be mixed signals from a certain someone who doesn’t seem all that certain about his or her intentions. Best to sort it all out now before it becomes more confusing.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Recent upsetting incidents might have left you with a big gap in your self-assurance. Refill it by spending time with those who know how worthy you really are.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A dispute about money needs to be resolved quickly before it festers into something more serious. Consider asking an impartial colleague to mediate the matter.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A soft approach could be more effective than making a loud demand for the information you need. You might even find yourself with more data than you expected.

BORN THIS WEEK: You’re sought out for the wonderful advice you’re able to offer others. Sometimes you even take it yourself.