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Weekly Horoscopes

Aries (March 21-April 19) Adapt to changes. You can generate what’s needed. Don’t rush, or risk breakage. Consider your moves before making them. Stick to reliable sources and foundations.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) Polish your presentation. Dress to impress. You’re stepping into the spotlight. Stay diplomatic, and improvise with a surprising turn of events. Graciously respond.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Nurture yourself. You may be feeling especially sensitive with recent changes or chaos. Meditate in seclusion. Tend your garden. Nature soothes your spirit.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Brilliant ideas arise in conversation. Get together with your team. Find hidden opportunities revealed by recent news. Go for distance rather than speed.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — An unusual career option appears. It may require a test. Accept new responsibility. Adapt to changes at the top. Find a lucrative opportunity.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Seminars, classes and conferences provide satisfying and lucrative opportunities. Travel and explore fresh terrain. Handle your chores, and then go discover something new.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Use what you’re learning to cut costs. Get practical with financial decisions. Choose long-lasting quality, and simplify. Discover a brilliant and unorthodox solution.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Go ahead and be spontaneous, but not reckless. Do something unexpected and nice with your partner. Strengthen bonds, and share a sweet unscheduled deviation.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — A little spontaneity can be fun. Put aside rigid routines and allow flexibility, especially with your work, health and fitness. Try a new trick.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Grab a fun opportunity to do something new. Meet someone wonderful or discover a chance for adventure or playfulness. Whip up a little romance.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Find a fabulous bargain or happy surprise for your home and family. Windfall apples make a lovely pie. Take advantage of an unexpected opportunity.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Adapt your message to respond to breaking news. A surprise requires diplomacy to avoid misunderstandings. Write your views, and edit carefully. Document and organize.

Horoscopes by Nancy Black, Tribune Content Agency.

Recipe of the Week

Comfort Chicken Stew

Ingredients:

3 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces

2 large carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices

2 celery ribs, chopped

1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes

4 green onions, chopped

3 pounds bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed

1/2 teaspoon dried sage leaves

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

4 cups chicken broth

1 cup water

3 tablespoons cornstarch

1/4 cup cold water

1 package (16 ounces) potato gnocchi

Directions:

Place the parsnips, carrots, celery, sweet potato and onions in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Top with chicken; sprinkle with the sage, salt and pepper. Add broth and water. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until chicken is tender.
Remove chicken; when cool enough to handle, remove meat from bones and discard bones. Cut meat into bite-size pieces and return to the slow cooker.
Mix cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir into stew. Add gnocchi. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes or until thickened. If desired, season with hot pepper sauce, and sprinkle with sliced green onion.

Movie of the week

“Joker”

Directed by Todd Phillips

Forever alone in a crowd, failed comedian Arthur Fleck seeks connection as he walks the streets of Gotham City. Arthur wears two masks; the one he paints for his day job as a clown, and the guise he projects in a futile attempt to feel like he’s part of the world around him. Isolated, bullied and disregarded by society, Fleck begins a slow descent into madness as he transforms into a criminal mastermind.

Movie of the week courtesy of boxofficemojo.com

Sunrise and Sunset Times

October 16 8:04 a.m. 6:50 p.m.

October 17 8:06 a.m. 6:48 p.m.

October 18 8:07 a.m. 6:46 p.m.

October 19 8:09 a.m. 6:44 p.m.

October 20 8:10 a.m. 6:44 p.m.

October 21 8:12 a.m. 6:41 p.m.

October 22 8:13 a.m. 6:39 p.m.

Montana Gas Price Update

As of October 7, gasoline prices in Montana have risen 0.5 cents in the past week, averaging $2.73 a gallon according to GasBuddy.com. Prices are unchanged from a month ago and are 27.0 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.

The national average has risen 0.3 cent per gallon during the last week and stands 25.3 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.

Deputy Sheriff /Full-time / $22.35

Hemp Extraction Technicians / Full-time / $15-$20

Human Resources Manager / Full-time / $50-60,000

Dispatcher-Eureka /Part-time / $12.50

Junior High Building Custodian /25-30 hours per week

Housekeeping Technician

RE Loan Assistant

Part-time Nabisco Retail Merchandiser

Speech Language Pathologist / Full-time

Rehabilitative Services Manager /Full -time

Installer Technician / Part Time

Biological Science Technician

Simon’s weekly weather

Issued Oct. 10

Wednesday (Oct. 16) Partly cloudy in the morning then clearing and much colder. Isolated flurries or snow showers possible in the morning across southern Sanders County south of Plains. Highs in the lower 30s to lower 40s with near 20 around 5000 feet.

Thursday (Oct. 17) Patchy early morning freezing fog and low clouds near larger lakes and rivers otherwise sunny and a little warmer. Highs in the mid 30s to mid 40s with near 30 around 5000 feet. Light wind.

Friday and Saturday (Oct. 18 & 19) Dry and a little warmer days with continued cold nights. Lows in the mid teens to mid 20s with near 30 around 5000 feet.

Sunday (Oct. 20) A slight chance of rain and snow showers. Lows in the mid 20s to mid 30s with near 30 around 5000 feet. Highs in the upper 40s to mid 50s with mid 30s around 5000 feet.

For the most up to date local weather information for Lincoln and Sanders counties visit www.simonsweather.org, you can also download the app. Donations are gladly accepted to support the ongoing delivery of local weather.

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