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Take a step back in time to a small western village near Coaldale

You'll want to wing it with this Canadian Living Magazine award winner!

Getting fit & exercising can be made fun again with a visit to LSCO

Book Review

This issue we review the book "The Haunting of Amos Manor", written by local author/poet Richard Stevenson

Beyond Zed

Take a trip in the country to a little cottage and find out what is Beyond Zed...

Common Chord

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An update on the local movie that is creating a scene in Lethbridge

Life & The Arts

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We introduce Robert Croskery, renowned local artist, & his "Group of Several"

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7 Nasrin’s Corner 12 Shop Local 16 Photographer’s Eye 17 Business & The Web 28 Health Matters 31 Bits & Pieces 37 Animals We Love

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From The Publisher Summer is officially upon us. Hopefully June showers will bring July flowers? The weather has been unpredictable to say the least, but one thing that IS predictable, is the steady stream of new things to talk about in Quirk. Thank you Lethbridge!

This issue we visit Beyond Zed, an eclectic and very interesting cottage in the country that displays the work of some of Southern Alberta's most talented artisans, artists & photographers. This is one of the few places you can go to see a variety of works as well as custom order from their producers. Well worth the visit!

Judi Frizzle-Stowell's recipes have been stirring things up, and she doesn't disappoint with her award winning Honeyed Sriracha Chicken wing recipe. You will definitely want to try them!

Fay Braden takes a step back in time to a small western village near Coaldale with this installment of Sublime Spaces.

We also stop in to visit the LSCO for an update on their activities. There so much you can do there.... and you don't have to be a senior to enjoy many of the facilities this summer.

Speaking of enjoyment & summer, we have also included an article on the AR Drone Quadracoptor. Very interesting technology from a company in France, that has landed here in Lethbridge. This remote controlled device has onboard cameras, controlled flight patterns & the ability to record & edit video from the view of the cockpit on your iphone.

The movie "Common Chord" has been creating a buzz around town for awhile now, and is currently in full production thanks to the support of the community and the talented crew involved in bringing it to fruition. Maybe DOP, Jim McNally, would like to try the AR Drone for some "unique" vantage shots? George Gallant gives us an update on how the movie is coming together.

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our thoughts and feelings, needs and wants, likes and dislikes are valid and legitimate.

You have to be ok with who you are and take ownership with how you react to things that happen externally and internally. Other people do not have to understand or agree in order for your experiences to be valid, legitimate and respected.

The same is true with other people when they express their thoughts

- First identify what you want someone to do for you or to say differently

Have you ever wanted to see your name up on the big screen?

by George Gallant

For hundreds of Lethbridge residents that dream will come true in the Spring of 2013.

That's when the feature-length film Common Chord is expected to be ready for audiences.

Common Chord is the story of two men from different generations, each struggling to create a home for a little girl - and in the process, they discover what the real meaning of family and fatherhood is.

Bill Alston is Teigan's grandfather, and when his daughter (Teigan's mother) dies, he enters into a custody battle with the girl's father, Kyle. This story looks at the importance of forgiveness and redemption, of love and commitment to form a strong family.

The project began seven years ago when writer Trevor Carroll brought a few of us together to brainstorm a script idea. The story was about forgiveness and redemption and the lead character's music was fashioned after the original classical guitar music of group member Joshua Rueben Fritz.

I approached award-winning director Deric Olsen from the University of Lethbridge and he was drawn in immediately because of the film's message: promoting the important role fathers play in the family. So he signed on to finish the

screenplay and produce the film with me. We decided early in the process that this would be more than an artistic endeavor. Olsen teaches filmmaking at the University of Lethbridge, while I am an independent filmmaker and teach television production at Lethbridge College.

Common Chord presented a unique opportunity to give our students a real-life experience in filmmaking. Olsen's students worked with him and other southern Alberta professionals like Jim McNally, Thilo Schaller, and C. Blake Evernden, to learn the skills needed to shoot a film. My students got to put their broadcast journalism training to good use creating daily behind the scenes videos and photos uploaded to YouTube and Facebook to keep a growing Common Chord community informed on the project. Olsen was also able to recruit a number of professional and local up- and-coming actors to portray our compelling characters. It offers them an opportunity to play more substantial characters than would be available to them in Calgary or Vancouver.

This project has always been a grassroots community-driven endeavour. All of the funding and resources have been raised locally through the

When our wants and needs are unmet, we feel frustrated and upset.

As a result, we react by choosing common, yet often unproductive ways such as blaming, criticizing, and complaining.

- Now choose a right time when both of you are relaxed and in a good mood

One essential skill in creating rich meaningful relationships where we feel valued, respected and cared for, is communicating in a kind, responsible and respectful way. This will further understanding and increases intimacy and trust.

generosity of the University and the College, and the people and businesses of Lethbridge.

Donations included everything from locations and equipment to vehicles and set props and decor.

Seven city restaurants donated meals for the cast and crew. We are also using local and online fundraising strategies to obtain the remaining funds needed to get this story to the big screen.

This journey has been something of an experiment in grassroots filmmaking. We have learned a lot about creating a community around this project and we hope it will translate into more community-based filmmaking. Similar projects can help develop the local talent pool by giving Lethbridge students a unique educational experience and community members a fun artistic experience. In the end, it is also about giving the audience an engaging story that will resonate with them. The story of Common Chord does just that.

Go to www.readquirk.com and click on the Common Chord tab to watch videos of the production

By Nasrin Ebadypour

In order to make ourselves understood to convey our wants and needs, likes and dislikes, thoughts and feelings: - Find the courage to say as much as you can about what you think, feel, need and want. People will listen to you Nasrin Ebadypour is a more if they don’t feel threatened or blamed registered clinical counsellor

- Then focus on what you want to happen, instead of - Next Practice putting into what isn't happening or what words what you are - Furthermore, when you have happened that you didn't like experiencing internally and more clarity or additional (Blame doesn’t give the what is outside of yourself. knowing, be sure to share desired result) them with your partner.

Remember you have infinite opportunities to experience and express issues in your relationships .

Only YOU can make it happen!

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The Haunting Of

Amos Manor A Book Review By:

By Jen Alston

Chris Hibbard Richard Stevenson is a local author and poet who teaches several courses in the Lethbridge College's English department. In late 2011, Stevenson published two new works: both of which are geared towards younger readers in grades 4-7. While one is a new collection of haiku and short poetry called Casting Out Nines, the other is his first officially published novel.

As their parents go about their daily routines, the two Waldman children together must try to solve this mystery. As Mark and Karen learn more information about their new home's history, they learn that it has a dark and violent past. But could there really be ghosts haunting their house? And if so, how are two pre-teen ghostbusters supposed to find the restless spirits and make them go away?

The Haunting Of Amos Manor, published by Ontario's Magpie Books, is a spooky story that revolves around two young 'ghostbusters'. After relocating from Saskatoon to Chilliwack, BC, the Waldman family are very excited to move into Amos Manor, an old, antiquated manor home that seems to be full of possibility.

All the while, stresses and anxiety begin to weigh on the Waldman family - their fears increasing with each new occurence and bad omen. By using techniques like foreshadowing and slowrising dramatic tension, Stevenson fills his 162page paperback with suspense and mystery.

While it is scary enough to keep the pages turning, the book is also filled with many examples of humor, love and good family values.

And of course - by the tale's end - Mark and Karen's sibling ties are stronger than ever.

The Haunting Of Amos Manor is available at our local Chapters location, and can be purchased online via Amazon.com As observed by the book's narrator, 12-year-old Mark Waldman, while the family is settling into their new life, strange things begin to occur.

Paintings in the house seem to change overnight. Local wildlife is behaving oddly.

Furniture and other objects seem to move themselves. Mark is assaulted by an invisible force. His younger sister, 8-year-old Karen, starts suffering from vivid nightmares and claims to be seeing ghostly spectres.

During a brief interview, Stevenson even mentioned that there may be a sequel to come in the future.

Born in Victoria BC, Stevenson has lived in western Canada and for a time, in Nigeria, Africa. A proud father of two, husband and animal lover, Stevenson has taught at the Lethbridge College for nearly 30 years.

A poet and performance artist as well, he is available for readings and workshops by request. He has served on various editorial, jury, and writing panels, and his reviews and poetry have appeared in hundreds on North American anthologies and journals. Stevenson can sometimes be found performing with jazz/poetry group Naked Ear, and a musical young adult verse troupe called Sasquatch.

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s we are bouncing from vacation, to stay-cation, to day-trips this season we will be reconnecting with family, meeting new people and using our traveling dollars in different ways. One newer awareness for the travel-savvy is called Geotourism.

What is it? Geotourism promotes for aware travelers to enhance the character of the place where they are traveling. Geotourism focuses on the whole concept of the place, including the heritage, experiences, community benefits, conservation, and local economy. It is a “best-practice” idea for tourism, where the well-being of the tourist location is the goal. As communities, we want to invite our visitors to experience the essence of our place, or city, and give them a true experience, that will arm them with wonderful stories to tell back home.

As Southern-Alberta communities, we have plenty to offer the geotravelers who come to visit us: Writing on Stone, Buffalo Jump, the Cowboy Trail, local festivals, performances and gardens – to name a few. Waterton Lakes National Park, for instance, is replete with geotourist opportunities that will provide visitors with many memories to take back home with them, whether they live in the next community over or on another continent.

There are iconic experiences that are uniquely Waterton, such as wading in Red Rock Canyon, hiking the highlyrated trails, eating ice-cream, strolling down the streets of the town and seeing wildlife nearby (do not approach wildlife). Other experiences are, riding the surreys (the two-person covered bikes) which you can rent from Pat’s, a traditional experience that people have been doing for nearly

50 years. In addition to the unique Waterton nature experiences, most of the businesses in Waterton are one of a kind and many of them are locally-owned. Tasty original restaurants, old and new are further putting Waterton on the map. I was told by a shopkeeper there that geotourism is becoming more mainstream and people look to make sure their purchases were produced locally, rather than in another country.

That is great to hear for local businesses and producers as well as tourist boards who want to make sure their visitors are enjoying their time as authentically as possible.

As a socially-responsible traveler, it is important to expand the identity from tourist to geotourist.

As our communities are inviting people to travel to us, citizens being aware of this concept and helping the geotravelers learn about our uniqueness and becoming one of us, will benefit everyone as they fall in love with all parts of Southern Alberta.

Jen Alston is a multi-award winning North American photographer, recently being named Alberta’s Portrait Photographer of the Year (2012). She has collaborated on Waterton’s first calendar which is now available in the shops in Waterton, in stores here in Lethbridge, and online at imajenphoto.com.

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Life and

THE ARTS ROBERT CROSKERY was BORN in Ireland and moved to Lethbridge in 1953. His career was with the Bank Of Montreal until retiring in 1984. He is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys hiking and painting in his beloved high country haunts of Waterton and Glacier parks.

When Lightning Strikes

Mr Croskery is a very accomplished artist and also taught at LCI in Lethbridge. His works are displayed in many elite galleries and private collections around the world.

Take cover, the storm is here!

By Danny Ponomar

If you've ever heard a verbal warning remotely close to the command above, it definitely wasn't from me. I find very few experiences more exhilarating than admiring a brooding southern Alberta landscape on a stormy summer's night.

Arduous daily routines have a way of conjuring creative droughts or causing boredom, but when I see lightning lurking in the shadows of heavy, dark, cumulonimbus clouds, making its mighty presence known as each electric burst violently stretches through the sky, I feel energized. An overwhelming wave of inspiration suddenly rushes through my veins, and I am captivated by excitement.

Life's experiences are precarious by nature, and sometimes blue skies are abruptly cast aside and painted over by gloomy grey's, making optimism seem dismal. When an opportunity arises that allows you to invoke that spark; that innate desire that makes you thrilled to be alive, don't hesitate to strike with full force.

Notes from Robert Croskery on the group of "several" Our little art group has consisted of very enthusiastic artists who have shared their ideas with great results. As the instructor I decided that it would be ideal for the group to enjoy the togetherness and sharing each others knowledge in a totally relaxed atmosphere.

From the outset it was a case of learning from each other, yet each one developing an individual style. It is indeed very rewarding to observe the great progress which I notice continues to grow.

Robert. Croskery apes artist Original watercolour landsc

We are eternally grateful to our mentor, teacher and friend Mr Robert Croskery for his dedicated instruction, nurturing, and for all the special artistic techniques in watercolours that he has shared with us over the past few years and until his retirement. Because of his patient guidance and encouragement we have formed an exclusive spin-off watercolour art group, and have decided to continue the tradition of our weekly gettogethers, sharing our time, tea, goodies, jokes and banter, as we continue to sharpen our skills and learn from our spills. Ending the evening with an honest critique.

Yes, we are a little over the top when it comes to the magical medium of watercolour art.

Gerard Plettell for The Group Of Several

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Keep It Local!

KEEP US .. .

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The Lethbridge business community contains a core of local entrepreneurs who continue to serve the area with an extraordinary variety of shops and services.

Some are new, some have been established for generations. They all live here, are your neighbours and support the community they are a part of.

Zak's salon has been a part of the Lethbridge business community for over 30 years. They are one of the most well established salons in town and continually strive for excellence and the satisfaction of their customers. The staff at Zak's are highly trained professional who want you to look your best. Linda Vo recently took over Zak's and invites you to

By shopping local, you help keep the Lethbridge economy thriving and the community strong. The following pages highlight a variety of locally owned Lethbridge businesses. Keep them in mind next time you are shopping for a product or service.

You’ll be glad you did.

Lethbridge businesses are here to serve you & are an important part of the fabric of southern Alberta.

experience all they have to offer!

Linda Vo, Owner

It would be hard to find someone more passionate or knowledgeable about fashion than Marijke Reitsma.

Marijke spent years designing and manufacturing her own line of clothing that was distributed internationally. She Boutique reflects a style and flair that only years of experience can bring. Marijke carries brands that are one of a kind, as well as limited duplicates in many styles ranging in size from 4 3X. Some words to describe She Boutique: Unique, fun, affordable & friendly.

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Ferguson Paint has been an integral part of Lethbridge for over 50 years. Barry has been a part of Ferguson Paint for 30 of those years. He is Lethbridge born & raised, and has helped generations of families find the best solutions for their painting needs. At Ferguson Paint, they take the time, and have the expertise to steer you in the right direction on any project you are about to take on. They care, and that's apparent when they ask how things worked out for you when you come back to see them. You will find expert advice & a friendly atmosphere when you visit their store.

Top Pizza has satisfied even the most discriminating pizza lovers for over 40 years now. Locals know that Top Pizza is one of a kind & exceeds expectations every time. Mitch Casson, who has many years of experience in the local restaurant industry took over the restaurant eight years ago. He continues the tradition & takes pride in the fact their bread and pizza dough is still hand made fresh daily. The Caesar and House salad dressings are made from scratch or made locally to the highest standard. Mitch grew up in Lethbridge, and he has stayed to raise his own family here. He knows the importance of community & gives back through sponsorships and many other venues.

He is committed to keeping Top Pizza "top" and thanks his customers for their support of local business.

They would like to thank their customers for continuing to support local business.

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High quality boots, clothing and professional gear are what's in store at Lethbridge Tactical Supply.

Shaun & Sarah Jorgensen are very excited to own a local business that assists first responders with the equipment they require for the job.

Their new store also serves anyone looking for a variety of long lasting, well made gear for personal use. For more information on this exciting new business, please visit their website at

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Giftware & Home Decor

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Barry Vogt

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Owners, Guy & Diane bought Centre Village Liquor close to ten years ago. Over the years they have built a solid reputation and loyal customer base throughout the area. People visit their store partly for the low prices, but mostly because of the friendly atmosphere. Their slogan is "The Little Liquor Store That Cares". And they do! They help promote sports & the arts, and enjoy giving back to the community they are a part of. They would like to thank customers for their continued support... and for shopping local. They like to see people have a good time, but encourage everyone to drink responsibly!

Come & visit their store...

you'll be glad you did!

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Keep Us Strong... Keep It Local!

A RIDE TO REMEMBER

In the Alberta Rockies

Rudy & Stella Reger, owners of Energy Smart Canada Ltd. & Arctic Spas Lethbridge are happy to be celebrating their 11th year in business. What began as a few energy efficient products has grown into much more than what even they first imagined, including an extensive line of leisure products. They are always involved in researching and sharing new technologies that make a positive difference to the environment.

Rudy, Stella & staff would like to say thank you to their loyal existing customers & new customers as well, who support local business.

Rudy & Stella Reger

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A Ride To Remember is a story to keep, from a time when horses carried us over mountain trails, there was no chopper, no I-phone, no GPS, no plastic wrap, but we had everything we needed. It was too good to be true. We were asked to come along on a wonderful horseback trip in the Rocky Mountains in 1947. We always intended to write about our adventure, now two of us who are left are doing just that.

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Langenberg Optical is a family owned business that has operated in Lethbridge for over 48 years. The Langenberg's have provided eyewear for generations of families over the years. They take pride in offering quality product at fair prices, and carry a broad selection of Designer & Vintage Eyewear. Service is key to the success of their business, and helped make them Best of the Best for 2012.

They would like to thank their customers for their ongoing support of local business & look forward to serving Lethbridge for years to come.

Steve Oseen, owner of Streatside Eatery started working in the restaurant industry at 13 as a bus boy.

The restaurant business has become his passion ever since. He is Lethbridge born & raised, moved to Calgary for part of his career years ago, but decided to move back to Lethbridge where he & his wife felt better raising their new family. Steve became general manager for Streatside for the following 18 years. When Ray Bonetti, well known local restaurant entrepreneur decided to spend more time with his other restaurants a year & a half ago, he knew Steve was the one to pass on the torch to. Streatside Eatery has a long standing reputation for not disappointing and Steve is committed to continuing the tradition with the same passion he has had since he was 13. Many times it will be Steve who greets you as you enter the restaurant.. with a warm inviting welcome, and a sincere wish to make your dining experience exceptional.

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PHOTOGRAPHING KIDS Most likely there are children in your life. Sons, daughters, grandkids, nieces & nephews... Or maybe just a couple neighborhood brats!

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Here are some tips to capture some fun photos this summer:

1. Get down at their level. Most of us are taller than the kids we are photographing.

The best photos are the ones taken from the same perspective they are at. Get down on the floor with them!

2. Don’t ask them to smile. Kids naturally smile while they are playing and enjoying themselves. Capture their natural expression!

3. Be patient. Sometimes you need to watch your kids through your camera for a while before something happens. But when it does - the photos will be worth the wait!

Kids will ignore the camera and just be themselves - which is what we really want!

Happy Shooting!

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Two key concepts can make it easier to understand what it takes to set up a website for your company.

very time you reach a website, you are connecting to another computer which is sending (serving) you with information (a website). Every website must be ‘hosted’ on a server computer somewhere. Usually a server is a nondescript box, connected to a network in a big rack of blinking rectangles, drinking electricity and humming away. Web hosting usually happens in massive data-centers, with thousands of servers, expensive and expansive security, and around-the-clock monitoring.

These specialized centers charge smaller web companies rent for a server, which the local

Fergus is the owner of Tangle Media and is an expert in multimedia and web-based marketing

by Fergus Raphael

company maintains. This can be very expensive, so the local company will recoup costs by charging you a fraction of that cost for hosting your site. If you have a local hosting partner with space in a powerful and secure data-centre you’ll have the best blend of local support and world-class infrastructure.

Once you have web-hosting set up, you’ll want a domain name. This is the .com or .ca name that people will use to find you online. A domain name is just a 'pointer' or a shortcut to your server, like your phone number is like an address for your phone. An example is readquirk.com, which points to this magazine’s server. Go ahead and try it! Anyone can buy a domain name, and they generally cost only $10-$20 per year. A good place to to start is a canadian company called domainsatcost.ca.

Of course, having hosting and a domain name are two out of three parts of the puzzle. Now you just need a website, and you can start doing business online.

Win a Canon SX20

DIGITAL CAMERA! COURTESY OF THRIFTWAY PHARMACY

HOW TO ENTER: Submit your best photo of Lethbridge or the surrounding area in .jpeg format, 300 dpi resolution in black & white or full color. A winning photo will be chosen and published in Quirk Magazine.

After six issues (one year), a final winner will be chosen to receive a Canon SX20 Digital Camera from Thriftway Pharmacy. Photos must be original, caption and contact information of photographer provided. No altered photographs will be accepted, digital or otherwise. Quirk Magazine and Shabella Publishing retain the right to use winning photographs for promotional purposes.

Entry Deadline August 20, 2012

David Wirzba

Winner of July’s contest

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the introduction of airplanes, helicopters and jets, they have been obsessed with creating models piloted by remote control. By duplicating their predecessors into small versatile units they have made flight available to everyone.

From this obsession, a unique culture was born.

Clubs have been created, magazines are being published and entire stores dedicated to remote control vehicles are flourishing. Hobbyists are continuously seeking out new technology that will take them to heights and experiences once only dedicated to fighter pilots.

Recently, Parrot, a Paris, France based company, has brought RC devices to the next level with the AR Drone Quadracoptor. The AR stands for “augmented reality”. This machine definitely augments reality!

The Parrot AR Drone has landed in Canada and is wowing audiences wherever it hovers. At first glance this quadracopter looks like a simple r/c unit that has a better chance of getting stuck in a tree than entertaining the most serious of hobbyists.

But once the Drone takes off, its powerful micro processing unit coupled with cameras takes the operator directly into its cockpit. Even the experts are blown away by its versatility, capability and the fact that it feels like you’re actually flying the machine.

The Drone not only has cameras to capture views from two different angles, it also has the ability to record video of the flight and capture photographs from heights and angles that before this technology, were impossible without a military budget.

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has introduced a wifi system that gives the drone the capacity to relay information and video in real time, giving the operator absolute control of the unit by simply using their smart phone.

With its stunning stability and its incredibly easy operating system, it allows even the most timid enthusiasts an opportunity to get a birds’ eye view of their surroundings, without ever leaving the ground. You can even record the flight directly to your smart phone with ability to upload videos and photos to Youtube, Facebook and Picasa as fast as you can hit send.

Once you are comfortable flying the Drone, you can take it to new heights with its gaming capabilities. Several applications have been already developed including AR Race, AR Hunter and AR Rescue. The drone is able communicate with other drones and recognize markers or targets invisible to the naked eye, creating its very own gaming platform using any environment the operator chooses. You can actually challenge your opponents to a real dog fight, in the park.

The AR Drone is more than just a toy, it’s an evolution in r/c innovation that soars above the rest.

For more information or for a demonstration on its capabilities, see Dave at A+ Computers on Mayor Magrath Dr. N. He will be happy to take you on a test flight.

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Waterfalls As our daily lives become more stressful, noisy and busy, waterfalls & fountains are increasingly being used as a means of calming and bringing us back to nature.

Whether used indoor or outside they can dramatically transform any room or outdoor living space with the peaceful sounds of falling water.

Indoors, our waterfall fountains transform a silent house or office space into a soothing, natural environment rich with the sounds of flowing water.

Outdoors, they add a stunning visual focal piece to finish off your backyard paradise.

Outdoor waterfalls reduce the sounds of traffic or other types of noise pollution. Indoor waterfalls also reduce noise pollution. Even in our homes we have distracting & unpleasant noise from our environment. The sound of flowing water promotes a calming atmosphere, and brings nature into your home.

Another important feature of an indoor waterfall or fountain is that flowing water can act as a humidifier.

Humidity is important to us because it helps us maintain proper health. An increase in humidity will give our hair, nails & skin a healthier look.

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Getting near a waterfall can also relieve stress. If we feel that we are in touch or connected with nature, we feel calmer both inside & out. There is nothing more soothing after a stressful day at the office than to be near your indoor or outdoor waterfall.

You do not have to go on a trip in order to unwind, now you can just sit near your own waterfall.

Waterfalls can help you stay healthier both mentally & physically.

Waterfalls from the Stovepipe Co. can accent any living space with a variety of sizes & styles to suit any décor.

Change………

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July 9th, 2012 will prove to be an important day in the Canadian Mortgage landscape.

Jim Flaherty, Finance Minister announced the following changes, and when he did he gave us all of 2 weeks to be prepared for it. In my 11 years of Mortgage Brokering I have seen many changes, most of them good, and in all instances we have been given a few months to prepare. The swift decision to adopt these has left many customers scrambling, not to mention home-builders, Realtors and Mortgage Planners pondering what this will mean to the over-all market. The changes are:

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1)Maximum amortizations on government insured mortgages will drop from 30 to 25 years.

2)Maximum refinance limits reduced from 85% to 80% of the property value.

3)GDS and TDS requirement capped at 39% and 44% respectively.

4)Maximum purchase price for government insured mortgages is $1 million.

Most of our readers will be from Southern Alberta and that likely automatically makes change #4 irrelevant. I can count on one hand how many 1 million dollar purchases there has been that require a CMHC insured mortgage. Those in Toronto and Vancouver may feel this to a much larger degree.

Change #3 really isn’t a change at all. It is just now finally clearly defined that lenders have a hard and fast policy to follow. These numbers represent the ratio of your household income that can go towards housing debt in the case of GDS and your overall monthly debt load payments in the case of TDS. The 44% TDS represents that you can have a maximum of 44% of your income go towards all of your monthly payments, including your mortgage. This also represents a number that banks have not been lending to for quite some time and as a result this change really isn’t a change at all. Our office operates at 35% and 42% respectively in an effort to protect the client.

July 9th is the day when banks are required to lower their maximum amortization on all Government insured mortgages (mortgages with less than 20% down payment) from 30 to 25 years, this will most certainly have an impact immediately for some and in the long term for others.

Immediately it represents an 11% drop in purchasing power. If you were originally approved to purchase a home for $300,000 you are now limited to $267,000.

Another way to look at it is the corresponding mortgage payment increase is equivalent to a .95% interest rate hike. If the amortization remained at 30 years, a .95% rate hike would result in the same mortgage payment as if the rate did not go up, but the amortization dropped to 25 years.

I had recently read a report where 18% of Canadians were planning on using their equity in their home in 2012-13 for one reason or another.

Limiting the maximum refinance to 80% of the property value may play a roll in changing the plans of some of those people. Change is inevitable, the debate remains on whether these changes are good, healthy or just.

Here is my take.

There has been speculation for months about the government’s position on booming and expensive real estate markets. I have been pondering how the government felt they could affect these markets without killing the more common markets like Lethbridge. To my delight I think they have found a way by placing a cap on the purchase price of $1 million.

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$1,000,000 in Lethbridge represents only the very high end homes and also represents a type of clientele who should be able to come up with a minimum $200,000 down payment. The same million dollar home in Vancouver represents an average bungalow in an average area and by limiting this price point to requiring 20% down it may in fact do as they hope, curb the continual increase of property values and get them back to a more affordable level of the average family. Over-all I think this rule is justified as it means the Canadian tax payer, you and I, will not be on the hook for insurance on homes made for the wealthy.

When it comes to the maximum lending value on refinances being dropped to 80% I am on the fence. When I started Mortgage Brokering this number was actually 75% and over the years moved to 80%, 85% and then 90%. In the past year it has dropped from 90 to 85% and now to 80% again. It represents a very safe number in that you can’t use all of your equity to support your other spending habits and protects lenders against any potential property value decreases. In general I have always followed this policy and have very few clients who have accessed more than 80% of their property value. Where I am on the fence is with those who have been faced with a life-altering event that may have lead to some hardship. The use of home equity is often a much better solution to getting things back on track than using high interest credit facilities such as credit cards.

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The amortization maximum…… I have an issue with this one. When I started brokering the maximum was 25 years and with significant property value increases in the 2005-2007 we saw amortizations move to 30 years, then 35 and in some cases 40 years, allowing home ownership to be more affordable for many Canadians. And, we then saw a decrease to 35, 30 and now back to where we started. What does it mean? 11% less purchase power today, does that correlate to an overall property value decrease down the road? That remains to be seen. Larger mortgage payments, is that an issue? For some it is, for some it isn’t, but for almost everyone it is a factor in their decision process.

Mr. Flaherty, you have come down swiftly with your gavel this time around, please keep it locked away for a while as we Canadians absorb these changes and adjust appropriately.

Cory McLean

Cory McLean AMP 403.381.3790

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The Gift Cottage was created by three artsy friends, all former educators. These entrepreneurs began by carrying the work of a few local artisans. The cottage has grown to display the creations of over 40 artisans, artists and crafters of every variety.

The Cottage provides a venue for the very talented artistic community of Southern Alberta to display their work, as well as create a one stop destination for the shopper looking for unique and personalized gifts. Yes... they enjoy creating custom work!

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RECIPES HONEYED SRIRACHA CHICKEN WINGS BY

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Just 'eat' the wings, as inhaling

About 2 pounds chicken wings, tips removed and cut in half into a drummette and a wingette 2 tablespoons butter, melted 2 tablespoons peanut, corn, vegetable or canola oil 1 teaspoon granulated garlic powder 1 teaspoon sea or Kosher salt 1/2 - 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Pour over wings in bowl, mix and massage seasoning mixture to coat the wings. Lay wings out, not touching, on prepared baking sheet.

1/3 cup butter 1/4 cup sriracha 1/4 cup your favorite runny honey 1 generous tablespoon dark soy sauce Juice of 1/2 lime (if it's a juicy lime, if it's not, add the juice of the whole lime)

Bake wings 45-55 minutes until toasty brown and cooked through. Carefully scrape wings off of baking sheet with metal or other thin spatula. Place cooked wings in large bowl. Quickly reheat sriracha-honey glaze for a moment and drizzle over crispy tender wings. Toss gently to completely cover the wings in that sweet, spicy, tangy scrumptiousness.

Preheat oven to 400F degrees. Very lightly oil a large rimmed baking sheet. Dry chicken wings with paper towels and place in large bowl. In a cup mix melted butter, peanut oil, garlic powder, salt and freshly ground black pepper.

While wings are cooking, melt butter in a small pot over medium heat. Mix in sriracha, honey, soy sauce and lime juice. Stir until mixture bubbles gently. Remove from heat.

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them may cause bodily damage! inner of Food Network Magazine's Secret Ingredient W "Cook with Honey" Contest! They said "think like an Iron Chef and dream up a dish using this month's secret ingredient. So I did.

These babies open the flood-gates to hot wing Nirvana.

Oven-fried, crispy tender chicken wings glazed with spicy, sweet, citrusy Asian flavours that somehow softly whisper of Buffalo.

My unending gratitude goes out to The White On Rice Couple and their food blog where I serendipitously found inspiration for my Sriracha Honey Hot Wings. I had my way with their recipe, tweaking here and there, to suit our own tastes, but 'twas indeed the Rice Couple that fired my jets towards concocting luscious, new finger-licking goodness.

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IF YOU LIKE SPICY, LIKE WE LIKE SPICY, OH, OH, OH, WHAT A WING I'VE GOT FOR YOU!!

HONEYED SRIRACHA OR BUST!!!!

DIVINE COMBINATION. Who woulda' thunk?! We ALWAYS have sriracha in the house, we go through bottles of the stuff. But coupling that spicy Asian condiment with the pure sweetness of honey and a yum of butter is sheer genius. Oh my! Again, I'm crazily craving more Sriracha Hot Wings. I wish we had leftovers.

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In her first year of practice in Oakville, Ontario, she was voted #1 Best Chiropractor in her community, and this year, the Lethbridge Sun Times had that category for the first time and she was voted 3rd Best Chiropractor, after only 3 years in town. The individualized care, education, and time she takes with her clients is very important to her as well as the people who trust her with their health. She has trained as a doula, and has a real interest in working with women throughout their pregnancies, as well as newborns and young children. Her other passion is working with athletes, stress reduction, chronic injuries, migraines, and digestive issues.

In Dr. Pardip's ideal world, everybody would use chiropractic, acupuncture, and craniosacral as the foundation of their healthcare. However, she opened the space without that as the focus because she has always acknowledged that other styles of treatment are necessary and people respond differently to differing therapies.

When you first call or come in to our space, you will be greeted by Amber Brown or Brittany Bruce, who are warm, friendly, fun, and knowledgeable. Our clients come in early just to have a tea and chat with them! They are truly remarkable and supportive, and we are grateful to have them both.

Ayurvedic facials, Indian Head Massage and Karmic Life readings are available when our special guest, Andrea Olivera, is in town. Her wisdom and energy is unique and nurturing. This is unlike anything else offered in town and available for a limited time. Book now for July and early August!

Balance

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he word itself evokes the desire to take in a deep, slow, calming breath. Balance. To bring about a state of equilibrium in the body.

Balance. Emotional stability and calmness of mind and spirit. Balance. Something we all aspire to achieve in our lives. If you took a breathe each time you read the word “Balance”, you have already experienced a small bit of what you will feel like during and after your time at Back In Balance Wellness Centre.

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For most people, balance is not the state in which they find themselves. Common terms used to describe most peoples 'normal' would be pain, discomfort, stiffness, stress, anxiety, frustration, low energy, poor fitness, poor food choices, poor sleep, toxins, and a sense of disconnect from yourself and the world around you. Even if you are generally healthy or extremely athletic, there may be times you have fallen short of your ideal goals. If you desire to be on a path to change those negatives, we would like to help you on your journey to get “Back In Balance,” and achieve optimal wellness.

Our clients always comment about the décor, the feeling as they walk in, and the fun welcoming team, who want you to feel at home and genuinely get to know you. Connection and laughter is just as important as the treatments you receive! Enjoy a glass of reverse osmosis water or a cup of organic free trade tea while you wait. Try our meditation chairs that we have for sale and enjoy the scents of the natural botanical Ayurvedic fragrances and skincare. The colour in each treatment room follows those of the chakras, our lending library is a wealth of knowledge that we are happy to share with you, and even the paint used throughout the building has No VOC's. Every detail in this creation was set with intention. Right down to the inspirational quotes we change each Monday. Check out our logo and email us with what you see and think it means! :) Back In Balance Wellness Centre is the brainchild of Dr. Pardip Athwal, who has always had a vision of creating a space where different avenues of natural wellness could be explored under one roof and with an integrated approach. This makes the experience more convenient and holistic for the client, as well as for the team of practitioners. There are so many great health care providers and clinics in this city. Dr. Pardip has had the pleasure of working in a few offices in Lethbridge and Taber, before deciding that this Ontario girl was ready to set down some roots, and is happy to call Lethbridge her home base. With that decision made, the Wellness Centre came together quickly, starting in January 2012 and opened on March 4, 2012. A busy time but an amazing experience, a dream come true!

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Dr. Pardip has been a Chiropractor for 7 years, and has practiced Acupuncture for 11 years. She also offers craniosacral therapy and orthotics. While traveling and working throughout Ontario and BC, she trained in many different techniques, both gentle and deep. She will always explain everything she does, why it is important, and makes sure you are involved in deciding what style and duration of treatment is best suited for you. She uses her knowledge of Eastern and Western therapies to advise you on what would give you the best, quickest, and longest lasting results.

Julie Wiggill and Rhianna Barron are our Registered Massage Therapists. Rhianna has also taken a course in Thai massage and keeps her creative juices flowing by offering Mehndi/Henna Designs. Both therapists have healing hands, caring souls, and a knack for finding the exact areas to release to make you feel relaxed. They are constantly adding to their therapeutic and relaxation practice styles through continuing education courses.

Lorelei Waters-Huss is our fun, fit, and feisty personal trainer. She is an avid runner and comes up with the most challenging exercises that many people who have worked out for years have ever seen. Her rates are very reasonable and she is willing to work one-onone, or in small groups, with all fitness levels. She also offers a Total Body Circuit class on Wednesdays at 5:30pm, offering 5 week sessions for only $60. Call to register as space is limited.

Rebecca Johnson is our Reflexologist. She is a new practitioner but has an innate ability to improve overall health. Her technique is amazing and those who have used reflexology in the past rave about her natural skill and talent, as well as her bubbly personality.

Edward Gatzky is a Dietary Technologist and Lifestyles Consultant with 25 years of experience. He has spent many years as a wrestler. Edward is very enthusiastic about educating and empowering people towards nutritional awareness and achieving their goals in a healthy way, often using Indian spices and plant-derived options in place of mainstream methods, with great results.

Our Infrared Sauna provides deep detoxification, heals injuries quicker, improves metabolism and can help burn up to 600 calories per session, and leaves you in a state of blissful relaxation.

Counseling, life skills coaching, yoga, and other energy healing will be explored and added as the centre evolves. We also sell natural products and gift certificates, which are both great gift ideas! We held our first workshop, “The Yoga Code”, in March and will continue to bring great uplifting speakers to town. Stay tuned!

Dr. Pardip Athwal has always had a belief that life is meant to be lived in a happy, pain-free, fun-filled, natural state. Life should not be stagnant or spent in a state where physical, emotional, and mental stress is considered “normal”. Use one or sample all of our treatment styles. If you want relief from pain, dis-ease, and stress in your daily routine, or would like to experience a deeper sense of healing and well-being, we would like to aid you in this transformation at the newly established “Back In Balance Wellness Centre”, located at 1315 – 3 Avenue South. We are open evenings and Saturdays. After reading this article, we hope you will call us at (403) 331-3331 to book an appointment, or just stop by for a tea and get a tour of the newly renovated space! “Like” us on Facebook and check out our new website at www.backinbalancelethbridge.com . We look forward to welcoming you into our space!

1315 3 Avenue South | 403.331.3331 | www.backinbalancelethbridge.com • Chiropractic • Acupuncture • Craniosacral Therapy • Massage Therapy • • Reflexology • Personal Training • Infrared Sauna • Nutritional Coaching • • Karmic Life Readings • Ayurvedic Facials •

HEALTH MATTERS

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How to Protect from Magnetic Fields:

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EXPOSED?

What are EMFs?

Electro Magnetic Fields are an invisible, physical energy field that is produced by electrically charged objects. Our daily exposure to EMFs is 100 – 200 million times higher than during our ancestor’s time and 100 million times higher than our grandparent’s time.

EMFs Impact on Health: EMFs induce body current: all human-made EMF’s have potential to create body current. A body current is an unnatural flow of electrical energy in the body that is absorbed by tissues and interferes with our natural biological processes.

What Do the Experts Say? Well-known Dr. Andrew Weil, M.D. says: “electromagnetic pollution (EMF) may be the most significant form of pollution human activity has produced this century, all the more dangerous because it is invisible.”

Dr. Stephen Genius, M.D. from the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Alberta quotes: “Disturbance of intrinsic electrical or chemical processes within cell structures has the potential to disrupt cell functioning, leading to malfunction of organ systems and ultimately to clinical illness.”

The California Department of Public Health states:

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EMFs can cause some degree of increased risk of childhood leukemia, adult brain cancer, Lou Gehrig’s Disease, and miscarriage.

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Health Canada does not yet recognize EHS so many sufferers in this country are left unaware, undiagnosed and untreated. It is said that most doctors are unaware EHS even exists but I will admit that my own ear specialist had many years ago forbidden me into wearing those wired or wireless headphones while working in my office. He explained the negative impact it was having on the hearing problems I was faced with. I did indeed follow his instructions, but not really understanding the whole impact back then. I have since had training in this field by some leading experts from the University of Toronto and I can now appreciate and understand what my ear specialist was trying to tell me back then.....

The bottom line is that EMF sends lots of information into your DNA. Stress and EMFs are the 2 WORST things for our bodies.

Priscilla Peltier is a natural health care practitioner at Nutter’s who writes on health and nutrition.

Priscilla Peltier, C.H., C.N.C., C. Irid., R.BIE Herbalist, Nutrition Consultant, Iridoligist, and Registered BioEnergetics Practitioner priscilla.eyes@shaw.ca www.eyecuhealthy.net 403.329.3100 (Office) 403.942.5064 (Fax)

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A winning formula has your distance from power lines, circuit breakers, transformers and 1. Keep home service masts. a regular light switch rather than a dimmer switch. If you have a 2. Use dimmer switch, plan to change it or never sit closer that 6 feet from it.

Udo’s Oil™ 3-6-9 Blend is a source of omega-3, -6 and -9 fatty acids from fresh-pressed, unrefined seed oils, including certified organic flax, sesame, sunflower and evening primrose.

low voltage lights with regular 120 v or LED lights. Also avoid 3. Replace fluorescent lighting (the LEDs look promising).

4.Use 3-wire cables. run power cords under your bed; these will emit electric fields 5. Don’t and when your bedside lamp is on for instance will emit magnetic fields

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a well. If you need to have power cords under the bed use a wireless remote switch that you plug into the outlet and then plug the cable into it. This now allows you to “kill” the power to the cord before going to sleep.

• Add it to yogurt, smoothies, soups, salads and your favourite meals

a low radiation (SAR) cell phone and keep conversations short.

6. Buy Look up your specific phone on website:

www.ewg.org/cellphoneradiation/Get-a-Phone Texting is safer. If using headset, don’t use Bluetooth or wired. Use the air tube or speaker phone. Don’t have the cell phone touching your body. Maintain distance by keeping it in your purse, backpack or briefcase. Don’t use when signal strength is low (the fewer the # of bars the more energy it puts out). Reduce cell phone use while in the car. As you’re driving cell phone energy is increased to maintain call integrity and cell is “bouncing around” picking up one cell tower and then the next. The car’s metal structures also allows for cell phone energy to reflect back to you. And don’t use your cell phone where signal is compromised and therefore energy output is ramped up (this would include elevators, subways, basements, etc.) Cell phones vibrate EXACTLY the same frequency as our bodies.

let children use cell phone! Studies have clearly proven children 7. Don’t are more vulnerable and early use of cell phones means far greater exposure over lifetime. Don’t use your phone near your child.

try to avoid living near cell phone transmission towers (if you 8. Ifdopossible, live near them or high voltage lines you can buy shielding fabrics to at least protect you while you’re sleeping.

corded phones whenever possible; if you want a cordless phone use 9. Use the lower energy one (900MHz). Don’t keep “Dect 6.0” cordless phones by your bedside. The same applies to baby monitors – avoid them altogether if you can but especially the “Dect 6.0” models.

wired computer keyboards instead of wireless (especially 10. Use important for laptops). The worst part of a computer is the SCREEN:

11. Keep alarm clocks a good distance from head.

Stand at least 15 feet away when using your microwave oven (further is 12.better). Better still don’t use microwave or minimize its use. need to be as far away as possible.

Frequency filters are available to protect your home & cell phone use.

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Chai-Acai Power Drink MAKES 1 SERVING 1 cup coconut water 1/2 cup frozen raspberries 1 (3.5 oz) packet frozen acai puree 3 Tbsp Udo’s OilTM 2 Tbsp chia seeds 1 scoop protein powder (optional) Sweetener (optional)

Place all the ingredients in a blender and process until smooth.

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Oatmeal with Peaches and Goji Berries MAKES 1 SERVING 1 cup water 1 large peach, cut into bite-size chunks (frozen peaches work well) 2 Tbsp goji berries 1 tsp. vanilla extract Pinch sea salt 1/2 cup organic rolled oats 1 Tbsp Udo’s OilTM 1 Tbsp maple syrup (optional) Place the water, peach, goji berries,vanilla and salt in a small pot and bring to a boil.

Add the oats and stir to combine. Cover the pot, reduce the heat to the lowest setting, and cook for 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and let sit for 2 to 3 minutes.

Pour the contents of the pot into a bowl and stir in the Udo’s Oil™ and maple syrup, if desired. Serve at once.

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VIBRATION THERAPY AND THE

IMPORTANCE OF MUSCLE TONE

In the field of molecular medicine, they believe they have found a way to chemically manipulate the regenerative ability of old muscle.

But in July of 2010, the University of Calgary’s Schulich School of engineering uncovered the potential benefits of Whole Body Vibration to do exactly that same thing – and without the side effects of drugs!

“Mechanical vibrations appear to alter cell behavior in a way that point to the potential for the regeneration of cells and tissues in the spine… showing beneficial results at the cellular level.”

Research found evidence that aging muscles need to be kept in shape, because long periods of atrophy are more challenging to overcome.

Older muscles do not respond as well to sudden bouts of exercise. Rather than building muscle, older people can instead generate scar tissue if they exercise vigorously after long periods of inactivity. This emphasizes the need to keep your muscles in shape as you age, working them regularly throughout your life.

“Two weeks of immobilization only mildly affected young muscle, whereas old muscle began to atrophy and manifest signs of rapid tissue deterioration.”

So the message is: the older you are, the faster your muscles begin to atrophy without regular exercise.

To compound the problem, as you age, your body also becomes increasingly less able to use the protein in your food for building muscle. And protein is essential for health muscle growth and maintenance. And as if that is not enough, in seniors, insulin no longer prevents the muscle breakdown between meals and overnight as it normally does in younger subjects.

This double-whammy adds up to significant muscle wasting in sedentary seniors. Another key factor may be poor blood supply, as this could prevent proper deliver of nutrients and hormones to your muscles.

Fortunately, exercise on the VibraFit Trainer is the natural remedy for these problems.

Research has shown that 10 minutes of Vibration Training increases muscle mass at the same rate as working out with weights for 45 minutes. Your blood supply is increased to provide the muscles with the oxygen that it needs to do this work and it moves nutrients along with it. Also, your insulin levels are balanced from the overall effects of exercise.

But you are not only maintaining muscle mass. Preventing heart disease and osteoporosis are two other benefits of exercise. A key element in heart disease is to keep your inflammation levels low and avoid visceral fat in the abdominal area surrounding your vital organs.

Exercise lowers visceral fat because the more muscle you have, the more calories you burn. Muscle burns calories around the clock even when you are sleeping. So the more calories that are burned and the more fat stores are reduced.

I know this world is ruled by infinite intelligence.

Everything that surrounds us- everything that exists - proves that there are infinite laws behind it. There can be no denying this fact. It is mathematical in its precision.

Thomas A. Edison

When contemplating what is important in life,

The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once.

Albert Einstein

As for lowering inflammation, this is accomplished with exercise by lowering levels of CRP (C-reactive protein) which is linked to inflammation. High levels of CRP are said to be a better indicator of possible heart attack than high cholesterol.

Start gently and work at a pace that is appropriate for your age and current level of fitness, remembering that suddenly exercising vigorously can cause scarring and inflammation of your muscles. Muscle building is a process of tearing down and rebuilding so your muscle needs protein for the repair process. Thus ending you exercise program with a good quality whey protein shake would be very beneficial.

Optimal health is dependent on an active lifestyle; eating fresh, whole foods; avoiding processed foods and addressing the stress in your life. So start slowly and gently - but start! It is never too late but be sensible in your approach and once you start moving don’t stop!

remember you never see a hearse pulling a u-haul.

Everything you are against weakens you.

Everything you are for empowers you.

Dr.Wayne Dyer

Go to www.HotHealth.ca for more articles on the benefits of Vibration Training!

Or call 403-393-6114.

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One of the

Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization’s Vision:

“A healthy community which is learning growing and making a difference.”

Healthiest Things you can do

(from the National Institute of Health) Submitted By Rob Miyashiro Executive Director Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization

Our belief is that getting out of the house and participating at LSCO (by any means) is the largest contributing factor to our members’ overall health and wellness. Reduced isolation and its associated benefits enable our members to continue to be synergistic parts of our community.

RECIPIENT OF THE Like most people, you've probably heard that physical activity and exercise are good for you. In fact, being physically active on a regular basis is one of the healthiest things you can do for yourself. Studies have shown that exercise provides many health benefits and that older adults can gain a lot by staying physically active. Even moderate exercise and physical activity can improve the health of people who are frail or who have diseases that accompany aging.

Staying physically active and exercising regularly can produce long-term health benefits and even improve health for some older people who already have diseases and disabilities. That's why health experts say that older adults should aim to be as active as possible.

• Improve your balance • Reduce falls and injuries • Help you stay independent longer • Help prevent heart disease, stroke, osteoporosis, type 2 diabetes, some cancers and premature death • Aerobic activity, like pushing a lawn mower, taking a dance class, or biking to the store, is continuous movement that makes you feel warm and breathe deeply.

• Strengthening activity, like lifting weights or yoga, keeps muscles and bones strong and prevents bone loss. It will also improve your balance and posture.

According to the U.S. Surgeon General's Report on Physical Activity and Health, inactive people are nearly twice as likely to develop heart disease as those who are more active. Lack of physical activity also can lead to more visits to the doctor, more hospitalizations, and more use of medicines for a variety of illnesses.

(from the Public Health Agency of Canada)

Tips to Get Active Getting started is easier than you think. Start now and slowly increase your physical activity to meet the new recommendations. They can be met through planned exercise sessions, active forms of transportation like walking or biking, as well as recreation and sports.

• Find an activity you like.

• Minutes count — increase your activity level 10 minutes at a time. Every little bit helps.

• Active time can be social time — look for group activities or classes in your community, or get your family or friends to be active with you.

• Walk wherever and whenever you can.

• Take the stairs instead of the elevator or carry your groceries home.

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SERVICE AWARD Presented by the Honourable George VanderBurg, Associate Minister of Seniors

LSCO has over 70 activities, classes, clubs and groups available to our 2600+ members.

BENEFITS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

Physical activity helps: • healthy growth and development • prevent chronic diseases like cancer, Type 2 diabetes and heart disease • make us stronger • give us energy • decrease stress, and • prolong independence as we get older.

Physical Activity Guidelines To help Canadians move toward healthier lifestyles, the Public Health Agency of Canada supported the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) in reviewing the latest science on physical activity and in developing new physical activity guidelines:

2012 MINISTER’S SENIORS

The Health Benefits of Being Active

Our day time, evening and weekends activities Chi, include Yoga, Zumba, Fit Ball, Badminton, Tai and a variety of crafts courses (check www.lethseniors.com for a full listing)

t Fall Program registrations start in mid-Augus

Every Step Counts!

If you’re not active now, adding any amount of physical activity can bring some health benefits. Take a step in the right direction.

More Physical Activity provides Greater Health Benefits!

That means the more you do, the better you’ll feel. Get active and see what you can accomplish! Move more!

Is physical activity safe for everyone?

The recommended level of physical activity applies to all adults aged 65 years and older who do not have a suspected or diagnosed medical condition.

Consult a health professional if you are unsure about the types and amounts of physical activity most appropriate for you.

Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines were developed by the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology.

akfast and lunch, Our dining room is open to the public for bre ices also available with room rental, catering and dish rental serv ade items The Clever Crafters Boutique features handm by our talented members.

Come Alive at LSCO!

Memberships start at 55 years, participation for some activities open to the public

Fitness Centre open 8:00 AM– 6:00 PM weekdays and 9:00 AM – Noon on Saturdays (Personal Training available)

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A PRESENT FROM THE PAST

By Fay Braden

Just East of the City of Lethbridge along Hi-Way 3, Jim Markus has created a place that’s quaint and rustic. Here he displays items from his family’s past and their Western heritage.

For the past 21 years this has been the location of the windup parties that follow the Sundown Hank Memorial Ride for Cancer. Jim Markus, Hank’s son, is proud of the fact that they’ve raised a half million dollars for the Canadian Cancer Society. It is with appreciation for everyone’s hard work and an understanding that things eventually come to an end that he says farewell to this longstanding tradition.

Jim ‘Laredo’ Markus (President & CEO of OK Corral) has a home on the property and as far as the collection

“Pretty much the best piece in the whole place is my Dad’s wagon over there that he ran in the Calgary Stampede and Lethbridge in the 60’s & 70’s. That’s kinda my favorite part of the place” Quirk - 34

goes, well, one thing kind of led to another. He says he started out with just a few things, “stuff my Dad had and my Uncle had and then once you start, you need this and you need that and you end up with a lotta stuff ”.

“Pretty much the best piece in the whole place is my Dad’s wagon over there that he ran in the Calgary Stampede and Lethbridge in the 60’s & 70’s. That’s kinda my favorite part of the place”, Jim adds.

Jim refers to the outbuildings as bunk houses and they all have a story. In particular, the family is sentimental about the one that their Dad, Sundown Hank, built and lived in during the 1940’s.

A visit to the OK Corral

is like a step back in time.

It was also in the 40’s that their dad got a special building from the original Fort Whoop-Up site in the river bottom. There’s a building on wheels that was used as a portable cookhouse that followed threshing crews around.

Mixed in with all the buildings are boots, saddles, hand pumps, cook stoves, wagons and wagon wheels. You hardly find one treasure and your eye spots another; it’s a lot of fun. It makes me smile and Jim too I think.

“What started as a little bit of a part time hobby of collecting a few wheels ended up being a full time sport collecting everything. I’m proud to have it out here; I guess I’ll continue doing it.”

And we will continue to enjoy visiting the OK Corral and Jim’s treasures from the past.

Photos by Chris Yauck Quirk - 35

FOR

10 SIMPLE STEPS

SUCCESSFULLY

TRAINING YOUR DOG

By Henry Ly Professional Dog Trainer

Dog training is a vital part of being a responsible dog owner. Working with your dog brings better understanding between the two of you. This article can help you with your dog training. Your dog is eager to do things to please you and you need to take the time to show him how to behave.

Be consistent at all times when training your dog.

Dogs need repetition when it comes to learning and remembering rules and rituals. If you are consistent one day, but not the next day, it confuses your dog.

Dogs understand consistent black and white training, not various shades of gray.

An important dog training tip is to use the pet's name whenever you are trying to get its attention. You need to get your pet used to responding to you when you call it by name. Use the pet's name when you feed it, take it for walks and play with it. Randomly call your pet to you by name several times throughout the day, and then reward it for coming when called. Never call your pet by its name to come to you only to be punished.

As already noted, dog training can be vital. Responsible dog owners take the time to work with their dogs and train them. Applying the information in the article can help with dog training and help you become a better dog owner.

Working with your dog can build a better relationship that will ensure that he will truly be your best friend.

If you need further clarification or professional help on training your beloved canine companion please feel free to contact henryly@telusplanet.net

Lessons I’ve learned from my dogs by jean van kleek At first, I started to write about friendship, and how Shani & Bella have bonded since I brought Bella home. Shani was a nervous & very sensitive dog, and with her diagnosis of Addison disease, a disease affected greatly by stress levels, I thought it would be beneficial to her well being to find her a friend. I could go on about how Bella has increased Shani's confidence level, how Shani has turned around since Bella's introduction & how powerful friendship can be... but then I realized there is a more important message here from my dogs.

When I chose Shani, I picked her from the litter because she caught my eye. She had big beautiful eyes, a wonderful face & gave me "the look". In an instant I knew she was the one. With Bella, I was only looking for a dog that would be good for Shani. I never really paid attention to any of the pups when I went to look at the litter & just wanted to see which one got along with her.

This non-descript puppy kept coming up to us several times, ignored at first, but she pestered enough that I had to take notice & admit she must be the one who wants to

come home with us. Nothing really stood out about her, but she was very persistent.

She has turned out to be one of the most incredible dogs I have known. She is loving, smart, understanding and giving . She is truly a gift. One that I would not have seen if I didn't let go of all my preconceptions of beauty & instant connection.

Maybe she thought I was a "nondescript" human, but gave me a chance anyway!

JERK BEEF & ZUCCHINI DROP COOKIES FOR CANINES

Another new recipe and my dogs say "yes Mom!" No oil, no flour. Just a soft, delicious and healthy cookie. Use lean ground beef, turkey, chicken or wild game. You'll see no grease on the pan! Can measure with two spoons as a drop cookie or press in a cookie sheet and score on parchment paper. I like the drop method.

Dog-proof your home if you know that your dog is prone to chewing and biting everything in sight when the family is out. If you don't want to crate your dog, you will have to act as if there is a baby in the house and remove access to those things that your dog may get into when you're gone.

Your dog needs attention but you need to show him affection or play in a way that trains him to see you as the leader. When a dog tries to get you to pet him constantly or asks you to throw a ball for hours, it may be because he assumes he is your leader. Ignoring his requests for constant attention, and ignoring the ball until you are ready, helps him to understand who is in charge.

Don't get discouraged. It may seem like it is taking forever to train your dog, but the truth is that you simply get tired out more quickly than your dog does. Even when it's hard, make sure that you keep trying. Stick with it and you'll start to see results.

It is important that you get to know your dog well. Dog training is not a "onesize-fits-all” proposition. A lot depends on your personality and capabilities, your dog's personality and capabilities, and how these traits mesh. Something that may work well for one trainer with one dog may not work with another trainer and another dog. Or it may not work for the same trainer with different dogs.

Everyone is different!

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When looking for a special someone or something in our lives, we need to let go of the ideal we have in our mind and realize that sometimes the best and most genuine gifts come from places we never imagined. When we open ourselves up and let love in without

Never physically abuse your dog or yell at them. A good leader takes time to effectively train his or her dog, and does not need to yell or be violent. Swatting your dog with a rolled up newspaper or your hand only creates fear in your dog. Causing your dog to fear you causes him or her to act out in other ways which creates more problems.

Reward good behavior. This reinforces your dog's positive behavior and makes him want to do more so he can have more of the reward. The most common way to do this is with a treat, but it doesn't have to be. You can reward your dog with praise or playtime too.

judgment, pre-conceived ideas and first impressions, there can be many unexpected & welcome surprises.

It’s all about the dogs at

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1lb lean ground beef 1 cup grated fresh zucchini 4 eggs beaten 4 eggshells pureed for added calcium (optional) 1T cinnamon 1T honey 1 cup ground flaxseed 3-4 cups quick oats 3/4 cup or (more if needed) apple juice Mix together well.

Place on parchment paper.

Drop or score to desired size.

Bake @ 350 for 30 minutes.

Freeze and/or refrigerate.

*Michelle's recipes include well researched ingredients to help make your dog happy & healthy.

Check online for the benefits of cinnamon & honey in maintaining your pets health.

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