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WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM AUGUST 23 - 29, 2023 UCW 21 Follow Us Today! Stay up to date on all the Up & Coming Events in Cumberland County and surrounding areas! LIKE WEEKLY HOROSCOPE NEWS OF THE WEIRD by the Editors at Andrews McMeel Syndication Unclear On The Concept Pinellas County (Florida) deputies are pleading with the public to stop calling them about manatees in canals and shorelines along the Gulf Coast, Fox13-TV reported on Aug. 1. People think the manatees are in distress because they're swimming in herds and thrashing about, but officials stress that the sea cows are only mating. "IF YOU SEE THIS ... DON'T CALL US," the sheriff's office warned via Facebook post. "We can assure you they are more than fine. Manatees actually mate in herds like these and often they are near the shore. ... There's no need to call, they are a-okay!" Irony An instructor at a driving school in Lakewood, Colorado, won't be getting a passing grade after crashing a car into the school's front window on Aug. 8 — just under a sign that says "Learn To Drive." KDFW-TV reported that the driver, who was trying to park a Hyundai Tucson in front of the Community Driving School, was cited for a traffic violation. Police said there was only one minor injury. Unconventional Weapon Jennifer Colandrea, 42, of St. Petersburg, Florida, was charged with domestic battery after an incident on July 31, The Smoking Gun reported. As her ex-husband, Brian Drummond, 42, slept in the home they share, Colandrea allegedly violently ripped his CPAP machine off his face, causing a cut on his lower lip, and started arguing with him. The two divorced in 2009 but have been sharing a home. Colandrea was released on her own recognizance and ordered to stay away from Drummond. Rude Realtor British Columbia real estate agent Mike Rose is out on his ear in Kamloops after he was caught on video swigging milk straight from the bottle at a home he was showing. Canoe reported on July 28 that Rose was waiting for his clients to arrive for a showing; after slaking his thirst, he returned the milk jug to the refrigerator. Rose apologized, saying his behavior was out of character and he was "unusually dehydrated," but his clients replaced him and he was ordered to pay a $22,500 fine. ARIES Mar 21/Apr 20 It is time to recharge your batteries this week, Ar- ies. It may be challenging to slow down, but that is just what you need to do or you are going to run out of steam on your next project. TAURUS Apr 21/May 21 Early on this week you may start out in a bit of a funk, Taurus. at all will change with some words from a friend that will help your mood bounce in the other direction. GEMINI May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, the side of your brain responsible for pragmatism has been working overtime. You are ready to solve any problems and find answers to most questions. CANCER Jun 22/Jul 22 Cooperation from others has been hard to come by lately, Cancer. at could lead to some conflicts along the way. Collectively you will have to find some middle ground. LEO Jul 23/Aug 23 You could be focused on things in the past this week, Leo. is could start you on a trek to track down mementos in a home or to visit an antiques shop to make some purchases. VIRGO Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, there is still a lot to learn, but you have the time right now to pay attention to everyone around you to glean what you can. Never stop gathering information. LIBRA Sept 23/Oct 23 Even if others make suggestions, use your own judgement regarding how to spend time this week, Libra. You may want to eschew all responsibilities for something fun. SCORPIO Oct 24/Nov 22 Seek new places for any sort of inspiration, Scorpio. You never know what you may uncover unless you visit new places instead of your old haunts. Start exploring this week. SAGITTARIUS Nov 23/Dec 21 Some outside energy has muted your normally boisterous personality, Sagittarius. You may want to skip out on social scenes and spend some time at home in the coming days. CAPRICORN Dec 22/Jan 20 Strong opinions rule the day, so convincing others could be especially difficult in the days ahead. Wait some time and they try again, Capricorn. AQUARIUS Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, there will be some measure of public speaking or performance in your near future, and it is likely giving you a bit nervous. No one will judge you, so try to lighten up. PISCES Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces,frustrations with finances may have you feeling poorly at the moment. Some news at work could provide the relief you need.