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PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) - The company you keep can exert a substantial influence over your spending patterns, so keep this in mind when hanging out with those who are foolishly loose with their money.

Dear Annie: I have been married to my husband for 20 years. Unfortunately, I had to have a colostomy last year and now use a colostomy bag. Prior to my surgery, I was having trouble with regard to our sexual frequency. My menopause years were horrible, and I couldn’t take hormones because of a strong family history of breast cancer.

The Northwest Colorado Visiting Nurse Association is offering free screenings for patients who have been experiencing breathing problems or have been diagnosed with asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or other related respiratory illnesses in Moffat, Routt and Jackson counties.

The snow isn’t quite melted, and the ground has yet to fully thaw. Ice still can be been found along the edges of the river that cuts through brown and yellow fairways, and a chilly wind still blows through its leafless trees.

The economists of the United States have received some good advice from a surprising source - Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Puten. He said the U.S. should take a lesson from the pages of Russian history, and not “exercise intervention in economic activity and blind faith in the state’s omnipotence.”

8:30 to 10 a.m. Senior swimnastics takes place at the American Legion Post 62 pool, 1055 Moffat County Road 7. Call 824-3625.

The Colorado Division of Wildlife wants the public to be informed and involved in its wildlife management programs.

One of 11 Mexican nationals arrested almost a year ago on suspicion of drug distribution charges now will serve prison time after being arrested last month.

The NCAA basketball tournament is called March Madness for a reason.

I didn’t need another TV show addiction. I was already hopelessly hooked on “American Idol,” “24” (when I can figure out what the heck is going on) and HBO’s paean to polygamy, “Big Love.” And, OK, “Real Housewives of New York City.” There, I said it. Give me a break; it’s a recession. I need all the cheap, guilty pleasures I can get.

The Craig Veterans Affairs Telehealth Clinic was selected as a “Site of Excellence” facility in the VA health care system.

The Chick-fil-A Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America has announced the coast-to-coast route for its motorcycle ride, and the Yampa Valley has been chosen as an overnight stop.