ARIES (March 21 to April 19) The high standards you set for yourself don’t always translate into the behavior you expect of others. That relationship problem can be resolved if you’re more flexible and less judgmental.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Not enough party bids to satisfy the Bovine’s fun-loving side this week? Go ahead and throw one of your own. Then prepare for some serious work coming up early next week.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A new and intensely productive cycle is about to kick in. Be careful not to get too stressed out, though. Make time to restore your energies by relaxing with family and friends.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) This could be a good time to share some of your plans with those closest to you. Their comments could give you some added insight into how you might accomplish your goals.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) An attack of self-doubt might be unsettling for the usually super-assured Feline. But it could be your inner voice telling you to hold off implementing your plans until you’ve reassessed them.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) This is a great time for you to reward yourself for all your hard work by taking a trip you haven’t spent months carefully planning, to somewhere you never thought you’d be going.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Some misunderstandings resist being resolved. But your sincerity in wanting to soothe those hurt feelings wins the day. By month’s end, that relationship should begin to show signs of healing.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) A hectic job schedule begins to ease just in time to blow off all that work-generated steam on Halloween. A family situation runs into an unexpected complication.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) A cutting remark in the workplace needs to be handled with finesse. Remember: How you respond could determine the depth of support you gain from colleagues.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Once again, that Capricornean stubborn streak sets in and could keep you from getting much-needed advice. Fortunately, it lifts by week’s end, in time to make an informed decision.

AQUARIUS (Jan.20 to Feb. 18) A surprise trip early in the week could lead to other unexpected offers when you return. Word to the wise: Avoid talking too much about this until you’ve made some decisions.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Learning dominates the week for perspicacious Pisceans, who are always looking to widen their range of knowledge. A series of important job-linked commitments begins late in the week.

BORN THIS WEEK: Your sense of humor generates good feelings and good will everywhere you go.

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by Amy Pjura

(l-r) Janice Scott, owner, Andrea & Rob Bunger, owners, State Representative Diana Urban, Ken Kilcoyne, General Manager, Tricia Cunningham, President, Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce, and Tulsa Scott, owner, participate in the ribbon cutting.

Guests, friends, colleagues and business partners gather for the grand opening of Tastings, 4 Hendel Drive, Mystic,  Thursday, Oct. 16th. The evening was filled with hors d’oeuvres, mingling and a chance to try over 100 types of wine offered by Tastings. The atmosphere and team members are inviting, and super friendly.

“Tastings has a beautiful atmosphere is only surpassed by the beautiful wines from around the world,” said Ken Kilcoyne, General Manager. “This is the first Tastings in New England, and we decided to bring it to Mystic. We have gotten great local support.”

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by Jessica Warzeniak

On October 9, State Repressentative Elissa Wright, Noank, spoke at the Mystic Woman’s Club meeting. She addressed the topics of sustainable energy, energy efficiency, and energy conservation. “Energy use is the major contributor to global warming,” said Elissa. Her tips to reduce your carbon footprint are:

• Switch your incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs). CFLs use 30-percent less energy than regular bulbs and 70-percent less heat. If everyone in CT switched to CFLs, it would save the energy equal to lighting 250,000 homes.

• Replace appliances with Energy Star effiecent ones. (This can also save you money with tax credits.)

• In an indirect way we can impact energy cost and benefit the environment by reducing demand of peak energy use. Between 8 am to 8 pm, there is a higher demand on the energy grid known as peak demand time. During peak demand energy is more expensive.

• Buy local. Not only does it stimulate our local economy, but it reduces the need to transport goods. Big agriculture has much higher energy consumption than our local growers.

• Encourage your town to get involved in Clean Energy Community Initiative.

Elisa went on to explain, “We are experiencing the effects of global warm. The implications of climate changes are real especially in a coastal community… We can’t stop global warming, but we can mitigate the impacts. We can plan for sea level rises and warmer temperatures.”

“We at this level cannot affect the global solutions to reduce global warming but we can use sustainable and energy efficient resources. We can reduce our energy costs. This makes economic sense and environmental sense.”

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Polly and Henry Combe of Old Saybrook celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary last weekend.  They were married in Middletown, on October 12, l948.  They raised their family in Middletown before retiring to Old Saybrook. They have three children.  Bruce Combe of Middletown, Diane Salvatore of Westbrook, and Nancy Darrow of Old Saybrook. They also, have six loving grandchildren.

Polly and Henry, were born in CT in l925. A family party was held at the Dock n Dine in honor of the lucky couple.

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