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Unplug and play for Family Literacy Day Kamloops is getting ready to celebrate and support National Literacy Day on January 25. Interior Savings, Literacy in Kamloops, the City of Kamloops, KELLI, School District 73 and many other organizations have decided to make this a weeklong event. “Unplug and Play Family Literacy Week” runs from January 20 to 27, with many events happening around the city. On January 25, Kamloopsians will spend at least 15 minutes of fun in support of Family Literacy Day, an annual initiative developed by ABC Life Literacy Canada to encourage parents, children, teens and seniors to spend at least 15 minutes enjoying a learning activity every day. Join fellow supporters at the Henry Grube Education Centre for a free fun filled morning for families with young children located at 245 Kitchener Crescent from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Maureen Doll from Kamloops Early Language and Literacy Initiative (KELLI) is urging families to get out of the house and turn off those electronics for the ABC Life Literacy Canada Literacy Day at Henry Grube. “This year for the ABC Family Literacy Day the theme is 15 minutes of fun, but with a pirate twist,” says Maureen. “When people arrive, they will be given a treasure map. You go to each station and get
Andrea Wallin, SD73 librarian at the Henry Grube Education Centre urges people to donate their gently used children’s books.
a stamp and at the end you will go get your treasure which is a book collected during the Heap a Honda event.”
The Kamloops Museum, The Big Little Science Centre, Story-SongYoga with the Yoga Loft, TRU soccer girls, the TNRD Library and
many other groups will be present to help you and your family enjoy a day of learning and having fun. Enjoy the several crafts tables and even help to build a massive cardboard pirate ship. Entertainment will also be going on during the three hours with music, puppet shows and face painting as well. Thing One, Thing Two and the Cat and the Hat will be around. “The whole purpose is to turn everything off. Come and enjoy some time together, free fun together,” comments Maureen. “This time of year we go stir crazy and there are lot of things you can be doing. We watch more TV than we typically do. It is time to put that all away.” The Family Literacy Week initiative, first celebrated by ABC Life Literacy Canada in 1999, has since been embraced by literacy and learning organizations such as schools and libraries in communities across Canada. “Learning opportunities occur at home every day,” says Gillian Mason, president of ABC Life Literacy Canada. “The benefits of learning as a family outside the classroom are significant – not only are children exposed to a culture of lifelong learning, but the bond between parent and child can grow with each teachable moment.” Raising children in the digital world comes with a new set of - continued on page 2
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Tragically, every year in BC countless dogs suffer and die after being thrown from the back of pickup trucks. Consequently, your pet should never ride unrestrained in the back or body of any vehicle. There are three simple options: Put the dog in the vehicle with you; use a crate or dog seatbelt as a restraint, or secure your dog in a kennel fastened to the centre of the truck, or secure your dog with a harness and short-tether leash to ensure safety from strangulation and death. For more information visit spca. bc.ca.
Dangerous dog control bylaw ■■ The Kamloops Food Bank had a very special ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate their new space at 171 Wilson Street. Here (L-R) Jeff Arnold (A&T Project Development), Bernadette Siracky (Food Bank), MLA Terry Lake and Mayor Peter Milobar celebrated with the ribbon cutting ceremony, which took place from 12:00 to 12:45pm. There were tours of the new facility from 11:00 to 11:45am and 1:00 to 2:00pm. If you would like more information, contact the Kamloops
Disconnect and reconnect - continued from front challenges. The Canadian Pediatric Society recommends no more than two hours of screen time per day and children under two years old should watch even less, if any. Yet a 2010 Kaiser Foundation study showed that elementary aged children use on average seven and a half hours per day of entertainment technology, 75 percent of these children have TV’s in their bedrooms and 50 percent of North American homes have the TV on all day. Family literacy refers to the many ways families develop and use literacy skills, from enjoying a storybook together, to playing with word games, singing, writing to a relative or friend, sharing day-to-day tasks such as making a shopping list or using a recipe (Family Literacy in Canada: Profiles of Effective Practices, Adele Thomas, Soleil Publishing Inc., 1998). Taking time every day to read or do a learning activity with children is crucial to their development. Even just 15 minutes a day can improve a child’s literacy skills dramatically and can help a parent improve their skills as well. Fiona Clare of Literacy in Kamloops (LinK) is very excited about
this week of celebrations and events to get children and families away from their electronics and out playing. “People should participate for a number of reasons,” says Fiona. “In January we tend to spend a lot of time indoors; this is a great opportunity to get out and spend time with your family.” Face-to-face time is important to learning according to Fiona: “Research is showing us that everybody is spending a huge amount of time in front of a screen. When you are plugged in, we aren’t interacting with each other. We have to be disconnected for part of the day and spend time playing and learning together.” “This week encourages families, all the events are free, where you can disconnect and reconnect to each other. You will also get the chance to check out the resources that Kamloops has to offer,” comments Fiona. Establishing a culture of learning encourages an exchange of ideas, enriches family relationships and bolsters confidence and independent thinking. “There are tons of things happening during the Unplug and Play Week,” adds Fiona. There are free
swims on January 20 at the Westsyde Pool and Community Centre and on January 21, Urban Street Art Design at the McArthur Island Boys and Girls Club to name a few events which are happening here on the North Shore for Unplug and Play Week. Also, Heap the Honda Children’s Book Drive is until January 27, so donate those gently used books to Kamloops Honda, Interior Savings Branches, Tournament Capital Centre, Westsyde Pool, Kamloops and North Shore Libraries, Henry Grube Education Centre Library and as well as at the Blazer’s game on January 22. Everyone in the community is encouraged to participate in Unplug and Play Week. Even if it is only within your own family, such as following a recipe, singing a song or playing a game are just a few ways to engage in literacy activities. For more ideas, please go to the national website abclifeliteracy.ca/en/celebrate-familyliteracy-day. For up-to-date event information for Unplug and Play Week please visit their Facebook page: facebook.com/unplugandplayweek. Ashley Demedeiros
The Thompson-Nicola Regional District now has information about its Dangerous Dog Control Bylaw on the TNRD website, tnrd.ca. The bylaw took effect January 1, 2014. The Dangerous Dog Control Bylaw, whose parameters are defined in TNRD Bylaw No. 2383, 2013, is not a breed-specific bylaw and does not discriminate against certain breeds. It does not apply to unlicensed dogs, dogs at large, or aggressive dogs. The Bylaw is only enforced in Electoral Areas “I” (Blue Sky Country), “M” (Beautiful Nicola Valley — North), “N” (Beautiful Nicola Valley — South) and “P” (Rivers and the Peaks). Under TNRD Bylaw No. 2383, a Dangerous Dog means any dog that: (a) has killed or seriously injured a person, (b) has killed or seriously injured a domestic animal in a public place or while on private property, other than property owned or occupied by the person responsible for the dog, or (c) an Animal Control Officer has reasonable grounds to believe is likely to kill or seriously injure a person. “The Dangerous Dog Control Bylaw was brought in by the Board of Directors as a way to increase safety within these four electoral areas,” says Ron Storie, manager of Community Services. The Animal Control Service has been contracted out to K-9 Services, which will be responsible for enforcement of the TNRD Bylaw No. 2383 in the four Electoral Areas that are participating in the service.
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Have your say in local food strategy The City of Kamloops is currently seeking four community members who are interested in serving on a voluntary basis for a 17–person Advisory Committee to develop an Urban Agriculture and Food Systems Strategy (UAFSS) through 2014. The UAFSS will provide direction on urban agriculture issues such as community gardens and urban
hens, as well as broader food policy issues such as buy-local programs and accessibility of healthy food. The Advisory Committee will provide an opportunity for staff and community members to work together to develop an informed and well-rounded UAFSS. Two representatives from the public, one representative from the food distribution, processing and retail
sector and one representative from a local farmer’s market society are required for the Advisory Committee. Persons interested in participating on the committee should send a resume and expression of interest by January 24 to: Carmin Mazzotta, City of Kamloops, 910 McGill Road, 250 828-3728. Or email to cmazzotta@kamloops.ca.
TNRD seeks input on financial plan The Thompson-Nicola Regional District is currently seeking public input for its 2014-18 Financial Plan. The Local Government Act states “a regional district must have a financial plan that is adopted annually, by bylaw, by March 31. The planning period for a financial plan is five years, that period being the year in
which the plan is specified to come into force and the following four years.” “The public is encouraged to go on our website and review the 2014-2018 Financial Plan and its highlights. If they have any feedback, they can then fill out our Finance Plan Input Form,” says Doug Rae, Director of Finance.
The TNRD encourages input from taxpayers across the Regional District on the Financial Plan. Submissions can be filled out anonymously or information can be provided if you wish to be contacted. A link to the 2014-18 Financial Plan and the Finance Plan Input Form is available at tnrd.ca
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Changing lives utilizing national resources A national collaboration is underway between Kamloops British Columbia and Chateauguay Quebec. From November 6th to 8th Kamloops hosted a team of six teachers/faculty members from the carpentry program at the Chateauguary Valley Career Education Centre (CVCEC). They are building a New Frontiers Habitat for Humanity, semi-detached, LEEDcertified home in the beautiful municipality of Ormstown Quebec for two families. The project should be finished within a year’s time. The “Our House” project is a collaboration between the New Frontiers School Board, the Municipality of Ormstown, Écohabitation/Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) and Habitat for Humanity (province of Quebec). This project is in the beginning stages and the team came to Thompson Rivers University School (TRU) of Trades and Technology to learn how to build an environmentally engineered home. “We are working with the Montreal Echohabitation, LEED provider in Quebec. Emmanuel Cosgrove, co-founder and director of Écohabitation and LEED for Homes Provider, knew people at TRU and had worked on a LEED certified home. We were given the recommendation to come here. They are working on similar projects. They right away supported us and wanted to answer all of our questions,” says Alice Loney. Alice, Don Gillies, Peter Dahms, John Hodges, Richard Bertrand and Caroline Beaulieu are in the process of being LEED certified which is a first in Quebec. They came to Kamloops to TRU to get the best training they can. Sustainable houses perform
Alice Loney, Don Gillies, Caroline Beaulieu, John Hodges, Peter Dahms and Richard Bertrand are in the process of being Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified.
better, are healthier and more durable. New Frontier wants to take their students to the next level, which is being able to build sustainable housing. The team was able to come to Kamloops thanks to a scholarship that supports teachers in innovative teaching techniques. They visited the TRU campus and learned a lot about TRU’s curriculum as well as partners and working environments. “We got to ask questions on how does it work collaboratively with the industry, safety organization, nonprofit organizations and connects for suppliers,” says Alice. They saw some of the houses TRU students have built under the professor’s guidance. Hank Hangma gave them a detailed visit of numerous houses. There are a lot of elements to consider with a project like this, especially since it is a first in Quebec. “I’m curious to compare the different approaches to the carpentry program, what is it at TRU,” says John. “What is it they are teaching and what we are teaching.” The regulations and
requirements are different from province to province and many people on the team are intrigued to see how things can be done. Écohabitation/LEED is an internationally recognized rating system for commercial buildings and homes administered by the CaGBC (Canada Green Building Council) to encourage sustainable building practices. Habitat homes are sold at a zero percent interest mortgage rate with monthly payments set at 30 per cent of your income. Using volunteer labour, tax-deductible donations of money and materials, Habitat builds homes with the help of volunteers and future homeowners. “British Columbia is the leader in LEED building,” says Caroline. It is an honour to have had the “Our Home” in Kamloops at Thompson River University. As a community we wish you all the luck in the world and are excited for the new homeowners. To keep updated on this yearlong journey please visit nfsb.me/habitat/. Ashley Demedeiros
How to have a perfect movie night at home The nice thing about cold weather is that it creates the perfect opportunity to enjoy the warmth of family and friends or some quiet time alone. What sounds cozier than starting a fire and curling up in front of the TV with a new movie? When planning a movie night, here are some tips that can help create a comfortable evening for the whole group: Satisfy taste buds. Cover your bases and select a variety of salty, sweet, crunchy and chewy snacks. For a colorful, sweet and salty popcorn dish, try mixing chocolate and popcorn to create a sweet and savory treat. All you need are three ingredients to cre-
ate this party popcorn at home: popcorn, white chocolate and sprinkles. To make, pop the popcorn, melt the white candy/chocolate and then gently mix them together. Choose your favorite color sprinkles to shake over the chocolate-coated popcorn. Keep things cozy: Plenty of pillows and blankets are the key to keep everyone warm and snuggly. They can also serve as the perfect shield during scary movie scenes. Become a movie buff: Nobody likes to feel out-of-the-loop when it comes to the latest buzz-worthy movies. Catch up on award-contenders and pop culture heroes. To brush up on buzz-
worthy movie news and reviews, check out sites like movies.com or redbox.com/staffpicks for suggestions and to see what’s hot in Movieland and what other movie buffs prefer to watch in their own living rooms. Create a theme: Make movie nights a regular occurrence or find time for more than one movie and select a creative theme for the night that is fun for the whole group. Have a variety of options available: Spread a selection of Blu-rays or DVDs on the table for the group to choose from. More options will ensure there’s something for everyone.
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You are among friends at Brock Centre Liquor Store Who says that buying your liquor should be an in-and-out shopping experience? Joan Sivyer, the owner and manager of the Brock Centre Liquor Store, strongly believes in building relationships with the customers that walk through the door. There is nowhere else in town where you can get this experience. “We are like Cheers; you are here with friends,” adds Joan. Cheers, which was on the air from 1982 to 1993, was a TV show about a bar where a group of locals met to drink, relax and socialize. Similar to this popular TV series, the staff at the Brock Centre Liquor Store knows your name, much like how the character Norm was greeted anytime he came into the bar. “It is a fun business, people are in here because they are picking up stuff to head off and have some fun.
If they aren’t, we make sure they leave with a smile,” comments Joan. The Brock Centre Liquor Store has been in Kamloops for over a decade. “We have been here since 2003 and had our ten-year anniversary this year,” says Joan. The Brock Centre Liquor Store has a large selection, friendly staff and great prices. “We also have some unique items like gift baskets and lots of boutique wines and microbrewery beers,” adds Joan. “Oh and also, doggie treats for the pups and toys for the kids that are here with their parents.” What really makes the Brock Centre Liquor Store stand out from other locations in town is their friendly demeanor. “When it comes to ordering product, we choose a lot of stuff based on customer preferences,” says Joan. “We are asked to bring in stuff
and we do. Anything from what is generally trending in the area, to something we think a customer may like.” They also do a lot of giveaways and contests. The Brock Centre Liquor Store is a part of this community, not only as a friendly face, but also as a supporter. “We do a lot of charitable fundraising. This year we have given $4,000 away to charities in the community,” adds Joan. In 2014 you can expect the same great service with a smile along with a new look from the Brock Centre Liquor Store. “We will be having more contests and giveaways, as well as some new products and a redecoration in late January early February,” comments Joan. Stop by today for that extra special brew at the Brock Centre Liquor Store located at 1800 Tranquille Road. Ashley Demedeiros
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bowling and Sunday breakfast, along with monthly dances. If you are new to the area and would like to meet new friends or if you simply wish to get out, with fun, interesting and dynamic people, come to see the TVASC at their monthly meeting on the first Wednesday of each month. The TVASC is located in Kamloops, however their members
reside throughout the Thompson Valley, from as far as Salmon Arm, Vernon, Clinton, Ashcroft, Chase, Kelowna, West Kelowna, Merritt and Barriere. For more information please email them at TVASclub@gmail. com, checkout their calendar at tvasc.ca/calendar/ or call Françoise at 250-372-3782 or Zonia at 250-372-0091.
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Man who wants pretty nurse, must be patient. Passionate kiss, like spider web, leads to undoing of fly. Lady who goes camping must beware of evil intent. Squirrel who runs up woman’s leg will not find nuts. Man who leaps off cliff jumps to conclusion. Man who runs in front of car gets tired, man who runs behind car gets exhausted. Man who eats many prunes get good run for money. War does not determine who is right, it determines who is left. Man who fight with wife all day get no piece at night. It takes many nails to build a crib, but one screw to fill it. Man who drives like hell is bound to get there. Man who stands on toilet is high on pot. Man who live in glass house should change clothes in basement. Man who fish in other man’s well often catch crabs. Finally, Confucius did say… A lion will not cheat on his wife, but a Tiger Wood!
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Two old friends met by chance on the street. After chatting for some time, one said to the other, “I’m terribly sorry, but I’ve forgotten your name. You’ll need to tell me.” The other stared at him thoughtfully for a long time, then replied, “How soon do you need to know?”
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elvis style Friends and rivals of the Splinter Storm Hill Wholistics presents Saturday January 18 and Sunday January 19, the Kamloops Storm is set to play on home ice at McArthur Park Arena. Saturday they are playing Revelstoke and Sunday they are playing Fernie. The rivalry between Revestoke Grizzlies and Kamloops Storm always makes for some interesting hockey so you won’t want to miss out. Also going on with the Storm this month is some community support. The Kamloops Storm will be holding an alumni game as part of their January 26 game against the Chase Heat. The game will be held within the game. The Alumni game will start at 5:00 pm. They
will play one running time period. The Storm game will then start following the ice clean. The conclusion of the alumni game will be during the Storms first intermission. The alumni will include some of your favorite Storm players and they will compete against the Storm coaches and friends. They will have Steve Passmore, Geoff Smith, Blair Rota, Chris Murray, Greg Hawgood and Ed Patterson among others playing for the coaches team. Come out and see favorite players ofsupport us, everything is better.” “It’syour simple. When our energies the past. Tickets are on sale at the Storm office. This is a Kamloops Storm Heart Stroketools fundraiser. Learn easy andand powerful • Gain control of your own health and emotions
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Or North registerShore onlineBusiness at On January 5, Improvement Association president splinterhillwholistics.ca Lynda Douglas married her best friend Tim Vigor. The pair, along with friends and family, made the trek to Las Vegas and were married at The being hounded by a Little White Wedding Chapel. In true Vegas tradition, Elvis was there to Revelstoke Grizzlie. croon a couple of love songs for the newly wedded couple. Splinter Hill Wholistics
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■■ BLSC- Jan. 18: Science Story Times for children of all ages. In recognition of Unplug and Play Week for Literacy, stories will be read by scientists every hour on the half hour starting at 10:30am. ■■ Tiny Tunes for babies, toddlers and their parents/caregivers on Jan. 20 from 10:15 to 10:45am at North Kamloops Library, 693 Tranquille Rd. Songs, rhymes and fun! FMI contact Andy at 250-554-1124. ■■ Come Bake With Me on Jan. 20 from 3 to 7pm at Salvation Army, 344 Poplar St. Cookie baking. FMI call Heather at 250-554-1611. ■■ Urban Street Art Design on Jan. 21 from 6 to 8pm at McArthur Island Boys and Girls Club. Create your own art on canvas and group work on a skateboard deck. Ages 13+. Sign up required by Jan. 17 by calling 250828-3500. Course #222684. ■■ Dear Rouge on Jan 25 at 8pm at The Dirty Jersey, 1200 8th St. ■■ 127th Annual Robbie Burns Night Celebration on Jan. 25. Doors open at 5pm, dinner at 6pm at the Kamloops Convention Centre, 1250 Rogers Way. Roast beef dinner,
The 127th Annual Robbie Burns Night Celebrations are almost apon us. On January 25 at the Kamloops Convention Centre the Kamloops Pipe Band will play tradition music with bagpipes. There will also be highland dancing and a roast beef dinner. All proceeds are going to support the Kamloops Highland Games this summer.
music by Kamloops Pipe Band, highland dancing, poetry recitals, dance to DJ music of Stan Bailey and more. Tickets available at Kamloops Florist, Overland Press, and No Limits Fitness. All proceeds go to support the Kamloops Highland Games. ■■ People In Motion’s Annual General Meeting “Celebrating 25 years” on Jan. 27 at 7pm at Henry Grube Center, 245 Kitchener Cres. ■■ Badminton has retuned to its regular schedule on Tuesdays at 7pm. OLPH Gym, 235 Poplar St. This year they are trying something different. Tell your friends as new players are needed! For new details or FMI
contact Robert at 250-579-0193. ■■ Citizenship 101 free eightsession course to prepare for Canadian citizenship test. Course runs Tuesdays from 1 to 3pm from Feb. 4 to April 1 at Kamloops Immigrant Services, 448 Tranquille Rd. To register or FMI contact 778-470-6101. ■■ Advocates for Urban Wildlife Kamloops welcomes likeminded individuals interested in joining a growing movement towards safely co-existing urban wildlife. FMI: advocatesforurbanwildlife@telus.net or 250573-3483. ■■ Moose Lodge 1552, 730
Cottonwood Ave. open at 11am. Meat draws Fri. at 7pm and Sat. at 3pm. New members welcome! ■■ Kamloops Stroke Recovery Group invites people who have suffered a stroke and their caregivers to their meetings the second, third and fourth Thursday of the month from 10:30am to 1pm. FMI call 250-320-1348. ■■ TOPS: Take Off Pounds Sensibly Kamloops meet every Mon. at 5 pm at the Mt Paul United Church, 140 Laburnum St. TOPS is a support group which offers a fun way to keep healthy and lose weight sensibly. FMI visit tops.org.
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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22.- Jan. 20) You may be frazzled this week. Added knowledge will give you the edge when dealing with peers. Romance will develop if you get involved in social events that deal with children. Your lucky day this week will be Friday. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) You will communicate easily and should be able to develop new friendships. Don’t let an incident at work play on your mind. Financial limitations may add to your depression. Your ability to deal with others will help you in getting the support you need. Your lucky day this week will be Friday. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) You can make some favorable changes to your looks. You may want to talk to your boss about your future goals. A residential move may be in order. Do a little investigating if there is someone at work you don’t trust. Your lucky day this week will be Thursday. ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Try to keep to yourself; work diligently on domestic chores and responsibilities. Stop those bad habits. Obstacles may stand in your way where career and success are concerned. They will not be in the right frame of mind to put up with tactless comments. Your lucky day this week will be Thursday. TAURUS (Apr. 21- May 21) Avoid joint ventures and steer clear of groups that want you to contribute financial assistance. You may be confused regarding your love life. You will learn valuable information if you travel this week. You will enjoy interaction with others this week. Your lucky day this week will be Friday. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Love and romance are evident. Get out and get active. Travel may be confusing. Partnerships could be tense. Don’t push your luck. Your lucky day this week will be Saturday. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Relatives may not be telling you the whole truth about a family situation. Don’t make financial contributions in order to impress others. Put your efforts into making constructive improvements to your environment and to your state of mind. Don’t allow your personal problems to interfere with your professionalism. Your lucky day this week will be Tuesday. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Your outgoing nature will win hearts. Your determination and stamina will make your work look flawless and effortless. You can meet new and exciting lovers through work related projects. Look into alternate means of supporting your financial burdens. Your lucky day this week will be Tuesday. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Put your efforts into making changes to your domestic scene. You will be able to work in fine detail and present the best possible proposal. Do not let lovers cost you money or take advantage of you. Don’t give out any personal information that you don’t want spread around. Your lucky day this week will be Tuesday. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Opportunities to get involved in investment groups will payoff. You will enjoy lavish forms of entertainment and should consider making arrangements early. You may be able to get some good advice about your personal problems. Don’t let friends convince you that you should contribute to something you don’t believe in. Your lucky day this week will be Friday. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Disappointments regarding partners will be subject to the way you react to their personal comments. Your attitudes are changing rapidly. Romance will be yours if you get out and do things in large groups. Problems with your partner are apparent. Your lucky day this week will be Sunday. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Relatives may play an important role in your personal life. Your professional attitude will not go unnoticed. Talk to your emotional partner about your intentions. You will have to help family members sort out unfortunate difficulties. Your lucky day this week will be Saturday. Horoscopes courtesy of astrologer Michael Thiessen. For daily horoscopes go to www.astrology-online.com
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