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6A FEATURES Salute veterans in February Dear Annie: America cares interested will also have the deeply for its veterans. Each chance to explore some of our and every day, volunteers and exceptional volunteer programs. The VA is more than just Department of Veterans Affairs employees alike provide com- buildings in a community. Over passionate and devoted care 350,000 people serve veterans at for those who “have borne the the 1,200-plus health care facil- ities across the country battle.” DEAR every day. The valuable As we have done partnerships with vol- for many years, this ANNIE unteers strengthen the February, Americans bond with the veterans will participate in the we care and provide ser- National Salute to Vet- vices for. eran Patients by visiting We also work hand and volunteering at VA in hand with our valu- medical centers and by able veteran service sending letters of thanks Lane organizations, civic and or valentines to veter- Annie Creators Syndicate Inc. community partners, ans. This year’s National and caring individuals Salute week is Feb. 13-17, and we again encourage from across the country. Last year, 272,834 valentines communities across the country to take part in this effort to honor were received at VA medical centers, arriving from schools, our hospitalized veterans. The National Salute is a great community groups and youth time for citizens to get to know organizations nationwide. Addi- their local VA facilities and the tionally, more than 9,000 volun- veterans who receive care from teers contributed to events and the VA. Activities and events activities recognizing our hos- throughout the week open the pitalized veterans. I thank you door for those in the commu- and your readers for your work nity to show their appreciation in bringing attention to this wor- through special ward visits, val- thy cause. Of special note, VA Voluntary entine distribution and veteran recognition programs. Those Service estimates that approx- THE DAILY ASTORIAN • WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2017 TOMORROW’S HOROSCOPE By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc. imately 160 new community organizations participated in the 2016 National Salute campaign. The Department of Veterans Affairs continues to do a con- siderable amount of outreach to invite nonprofits and commu- nity, civic and corporate entities to share in our noble mission of caring for veterans. Last year’s effort will serve as a notable benchmark to begin expanding our efforts to sustain and grow viable strategic partnerships, as well as meaningful volunteer engagement. I encourage your thought- ful readers to take time this Feb- ruary to honor our veterans. As always, Annie, thank you for your support for this outstanding program. For more information regard- ing the National Salute and vol- unteer opportunities at a local VA medical center, please visit http://www.volunteer.va.gov. — Sabrina C. Clark, director of VA Voluntary Service Dear Sabrina: Thank you for this excellent reminder to honor the veterans in our own commu- nities. I encourage all my read- ers to participate in the National Salute this February. ARIES (March 21-April 19). You feel stalled in some respects, but it’s not your fault; it’s the destination. The goal is off. Change what you want from the situation, and you’ll find that the road is totally clear. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). The people who you’d categorize as “fun” are the same ones who tend to find something new in a familiar situation. It’s one of the reasons that you’ll be looking for the novelty in something you do nearly every day. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). If no one can give you self-confidence, then no one can take it away, either. There are, however, those who foster an atmosphere where such a thing can grow. They should be your first choice for company. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Everything doesn’t have to be big and spectacular to be pleasing to you. Simple pleasures will be even more satisfying now, as you effortlessly settle into them. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Making small talk is a ubiquitous feature of your professional standing and your busy social life, though not one that you always feel prepared for. Pick your topics before you leave the house, and you’ll win at conversation. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You’re interesting in so many ways. Don’t be in a rush to reveal them all up front. There’s an art to impressing people and getting them intrigued — rather than impressing with the effect of making peo- ple jealous and resentful. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Absurdity is a tone that intellectuals, artists and humorists like you can pull off beautifully. By the way, if you don’t think of yourself in these terms, it’s about time FRANK AND ERNEST BLONDIE THATABABY SALLY FORTH PHOEBE AND HER UNICORN B.C. LOLA DILBERT SIX CHIX BIZARRO MUTTS NON SEQUITUR BABY BLUES WIZARD OF ID ZITS ROSE IS ROSE you started to, because it’s definitely part of who you are. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You can go through the day’s challenges hoping not to crash, but you’ll only be shortchanging yourself. Instead, go into them anticipating the oppor- tunity to take a running leap into the sky and soar. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Ask an OK question; have an OK time. Ask a better ques- tion; have a better time. Ask the question; hold on for a conversational loop-the-loop that no one was expecting and none will soon forget. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). So many instances prove that in life, it doesn’t matter how intelligent you are: What matters most is how prepared you are. That big brain of yours notwithstanding, get ready today and you’ll succeed tomorrow. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). When you love and are loved, it makes everything a little easier. You feel like you can choose what to get emotionally invested in. The perspective you come from is one of involved detachment. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You don’t always turn up your power to high voltage, because it’s not the level that’s needed much of the time, and you don’t want to exhibit bad taste. Howev- er, you can afford to amp it up somewhat today. TOMORROW’S BIRTHDAY (Jan. 12). Ob- structions in the road to happiness will lift. This year everything will seem to come to you with much less effort than before. In February, start- ing a new project or relationship will put you in a positively effervescent state. March is for investing. June gives you a different take on the current situation. Gemini and Virgo adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 4, 9, 20, 18 and 45.
