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WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM OCTOBER 16-22, 2019 UCW 27 WEEKLY HOROSCOPE NEWS OF THE WEIRD by the Editors at Andrews McMeel Syndication Unclear on the concept Lee Dong-Jin, the mayor of Jindo county in South Korea, wanted to make International Coastal Clean- up Day special for his community. So on Sept. 20, the day before the global event, he instructed crews to transport more than a ton of trash that had already been collected from coastlines and deposit it on a pristine beach in Jindo, accord- ing to Agence-France Press. "We brought in waste Styrofoam and other coastal trash gathered from nearby areas so the 600 participants could carry out clean-up activities," Lee said. He apologized for deceiv- ing the volunteers and assured resi- dents that there was no "secondary pollution." News that sounds like a joke The Hudson Regional Health Commission in New Jersey is inves- tigating a mystery odor, according to WABC. People in Jersey City and Bayonne complained about the smell on Sept. 24, and officials, fol- lowing the wind, searched in New- ark but couldn't identify the source of the odor, which some described as similar to rotting fish. "Being a peninsula, we have water on three sides and sometimes at low tide you can smell the bay," explained Edo- ardo Ferrante, coordinator at the Office of Emergency Management. "It was really nothing like that. It was a very nasty, almost like a foul meat type of smell." The HRHC is continuing to investigate the odor. Buh-bye! Michael and Georgina Parsons' 54 neighbors in Little Bay Islands, Newfoundland, are resettling on the mainland this fall as part of a program to centralize populations in growth areas. But not the Par- sons. In spite of the fact that the government will cease all services to the island on Dec. 31 — electric- ity, mail delivery, ferry and snow- plow — the Parsonses have de- cided to stay. "We're not nervous," Michael told CTV. "I don't know if that's because we're just plain crazy or whatnot." They are busy prepar- ing for life off the grid, purchasing a snowmobile and wood stove, and installing a solar panel system. "We're also learning to do without some fresh fruits and vegetables and go to more dry goods, bottled goods, powdered milk -- that sort of stuff," Georgina said. Question: How can "Yellow- stone" not get nominated for any Emmys? — Greg Matt Roush : Maybe next year, when "Game of Thrones" is no longer around, shows on small- er outlets like Paramount Net- work will get more of a chance. The stock answer is that, even with an Oscar-winning star like Kevin Costner as a beacon, there are just way too many shows competing for a small number of slots. Question: The series finale of "Suits" was one of the best series finale of any TV show ever! — Mike Matt Roush : Few things are more satisfying than for a long- running show to end on its own terms and fashion a finale that gives viewers what they want, with maybe a surprise or two. Bravo to "Suits" for going out on a high. To submit questions to T V Critic Matt Roush, go to: tvinsider. com. by Damian Holbrook Cheers to "The Masked Singer" for being in tune with what we sometimes need. With so many gritty dramas and negative real- life news cycles, it's nice to have a shiny, silly piece of musical brain candy like Fox's costumed karaoke show as an escape. Jeers to "Chicago Med" for misdiagnosing Connor Rhodes. Instead of writing off Colin Donnell's character, the NBC drama's writers should have examined why the doc fell for two mentally ill women — first, Robin (Mekia Cox) and then Ava (Norma Kuhling), the colleague who killed his dad and then herself. ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Take advantage of an opportunit y that you have been considering, Aries. If you know what you want, go out and make it happen. Do what it takes to impress others. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you are always ready to defend your own turf and quick to offer your opinions, even if it means being blunt. You may have to play it a little cool this week. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, hiding your feelings for some time is a recipe for unhealthy pressure. Don't be afraid to speak your mind when your input is sought. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, it is a good idea to give people the benefit of the doubt, but don't overlook your gut instincts. It is always a good idea to be cautious when meeting new people. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 You may have to make a tough choice this week, Leo. It involves choosing to engage in some recreational activities or head to work to put in extra credit. Trust your judgment. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you don't have to have superhero lev- els of energ y each and ever y day. If you are not feeling fully up to the tasks at hand this week, give yourself a well-earned breather. LIBR A - Sept 23/Oct 23 You are typically deft at keeping your emo- tions on a short leash, Libra. But ever y once in a while you can't fully rein things in. Others will understand an outburst is out of character. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 ere is a fine line between being a devoted employee and a workaholic, Scorpio. Scale back some of your hours, especially if work is affecting your home life. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 You may have been spreading your wings to see just how many new things you can ac- complish, Sagittarius. is week one of your goals really gets traction. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, you may be feeling footloose and flirty over the next couple of days. is is the perfect time to spend with a significant other or find a romantic interest if you are single. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, you may be asked to be a peace- keeping referee when two people on the job need a mediator. Your thoughtful approach makes you an ideal person to handle the task. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Volatile feelings can be calmed w ith the help of some good companionship this week, Pisces. Channel your energ y into something fun.