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The Newsy Neighbor Issue #34 - AUGUST 2010

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FROM THE PUBLISHERS Holy August where did July go? Just a distant memory - but what a memory! July is now officially my most favourite month because it will always be the month my little girl Aleesha became a beautiful married lady. Her July wedding was one of the most beautiful life events I could have imagined. Todd and Aleesha are so perfect, just like the wedding. I wish you both the biggest, best and most wonderful life together. On a different note the Chestermere water festival, show and shine and Langdon days were a rip-roaring success and they could not have asked for lovelier days for both events. I hope you all took the opportunity to experience these wonderful local events. A lot of hard work from volunteers goes into organizing these annual extra ordinary fun days for all to enjoy – remember you really need to support the communities you live in including all the businesses who really count on you to make their businesses survive. Now that July is sadly behind us, it is time to enjoy August and spend the last lazy days of summer with your family. I can hardly wait for the “Summer of Rock” which is an annual concert with all proceeds going to the Kids Cancer Care Foundation. Check out page 32 for all the details, see you there! We at the Newsy Neighbor really hope you are enjoying your summer and have the best August ever, before you know it, it will be September – Oh Yuck – back to school. Check out the family pages and all the fun stuff you can do before the dreaded back to school date arrives. Take care and enjoy all the extra time with your special family. By: Kathryn Hartwell

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The Newsy Neighbor EASTERN EDITION

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16-17 Family Pages- Old Fashioned Values, Ideas & Games 18 Body Part s - This month: The Thyroid 21 - Learn a new Language -

Spanish

26-27 Our Pet Page - For all the pet lovers 37 Life Lines -

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36-39 Health & Beaut y Section

44-47 Real Est ate Looking for a home or a realtor?

Every Business in This issue

8 ball Paving - Page 9 Epicure Selections - Page 38 Lar-don Rentals - Page 42 A Plus Developments - Page 44 Exclusively Mobile - Page 32 Larry Fletcher Heat & AC - Page 41 Aquilla Homes - Page 45 Expressions Dance - Page 20 Lakeside Greens Golf Course - Page 9 Assist Business Centre - Page 13 Field of RV Dreams - Page 5 Meadowlark Senior Homes - Page 38 Audreys Consignment - Page 29 Fit Kids Chestermere - Page 19 Mega Sat & Sound - Page 15 Balloon Boquets - Page 37 F.B. Boersema Acreages - Page 47 Music Centre Canada - Page 6 Barrett Vet Practice - Page 26 Foot Candy - Page 39 Maxwell Realty - Page 55 Brulotte Book Keeping - Page 42 Forever Green Tree Service - Page 43 Neverest Creative - Page 28 Carey Stairs - Back Cover Geeks Electronics - Front Page New Age Sparkling Service - Page 15 Canvas your Dreams - Page 7 Gleichen Rodeo - Page 18 NV Salon and Spa - Page 39 Canal Storage - Page 8 Grateful Grape - Page 21 Noosa Beach Tanning - Page 7 Carol Warawa - Page 46 Hidden Secrets - Page 13 Optimum Wellness Centre - Page 38 Cotton & Candy Quilt - Page 8 JH Computer Services - Page 42 PHD Automotive - Page 24 Chip-n-dash - Page 7 Joelene Mills Photography - Page 53 PhoLan - Page 14 Clarks Supply& Service - Page 50 Kathryn Hartwell - Page 47 Play N Trade - Page 51 Crystal Ridge Dental - Page 20 Kevin Baldwin - Front Cover Precise Vacuums - Page 13 Demerits - Page 22 Kindermusik - Page 19 Quality Air & Heating - Page 54 D&D Tattoos - Page 4 Kibbles n Pics - Page 26 Quality Dog Grooming - Page 27 DTC Montessori Preschool - P 19 Klassic Kabins - Page 20 Ribbitz - Page 12 Durango Ridge - Page 51 Kwik Kerb - Page 49 Rockys Bakery & Cafe - Page 33 East Plumbing & Heating - Page 34 L’Aquilla Contracting - 24 & 40

Sangsters - Page 36 & 37 Shakers - Page 25 Sinbads - Page 15 Silverado Freight - Page 41 Spiritual Directions - Page 15 Strathmore Play School - Page 22 Strathmore RV - Page 23 Strathmore Exteriors - Page 44 Strathmore Elks - Page 19 Strathmore Station - Page 3 Studio 86 - Page 36 The Red Carrot - Page 22 The Tub Detailers - Page 45 Triggers - Page 41 Trilogy Homes - Page 46 Trendsetter Homes - Page 2 Trend Fashions - Page 8 Underground Performance - Page 33 Wheatland Whirlers - Page 54 Xhale Salon & Spa - Page 52 Xtravel - Page 29

The Newsy Neighbor’s Mission Statement: “The Newsy Neighbor….a magazine dedicated to helping towns and people connect” The Newsy Neighbor’s Vision Statement:

ESTABLISHED IN 2008

The Newsy Neighbor’s vision is to offer an attractive, unique and interesting magazine, which promotes and supports the businesses and community groups which define the towns and villages East of Calgary. We want to be creative and entertaining for our readers, dependable and professional for our advertisers. Our goal is to connect the towns and people by mailing our magazine free of charge to every home and business monthly. We offer a publication to which our readers look forward to receiving and our advertisers reap the benefits of the readers support. The Newsy Neighbor takes seriously the responsibility of helping the towns and people connect.

We are the ONLY magazine in your community that...

~ Mails directly to over 17,000 homes and businesses for FREE through Canada Post! ~ Includes FULL COLOUR and advertising on our website for FREE to all of our advertisers! ~ Is a Magazine, NOT a newspaper!

AND NOW.. We deliver an extra 3000 copies in Calgary. TOTAL 20,000 copies a month. Many convenient locations in Calgary within the areas of: Montery, Pineridge, Rundle, Sunridge, Airways Park, Deerfoot Park, Franklin, Marlborough, Applewood, Dover, Erinwoods, and Foothill industrial.

Try growing your business with us. We are all about YOU!!

ALL Designs, Graphics, FULL COLOUR ADS & Website advertising INCLUDED IN THE PRICE OF YOUR AD. We mail 17,200 copies FREE OF CHARGE to all the homes and businesses in Strathmore, Chestermere, Langdon, Carseland, Delacour, Shepard, Lyalta, Dalemead, Standard, Conrich, Rockyford, Cheadle, Nightingale, Namaka, Speargrass, RR5, RR6, RR7, Gleichen, Rosebud, Kathryn & Keoma. And drop off 1,800 copies to convenient drop locations in these areas. That's a TOTAL of 19,000 copies! Compare our prices - we are more cost effective than other publications; you get FREE FULL COLOUR ads and FREE advertising on our website - Between March 5th and 12th 2010 (7 day period) we had 3,404 visitors to the website.

The Newsy Neighbor is AFFORDABLE & EFFECTIVE!

The Newsy Neighbor is published 12 times a year, printed by Central Web and distributed by Canada Post. The opinions expressed in the advertisements of this publication are those of the advertisers and not of The Newsy Neighbor directly. The information in this paper is believed to be accurate but not warranted to be so. Images are supplied by readers, advertisers, istock photo, Artline Photography and The Newsy Neighbor Photographer.

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I just want to take this moment to thank you and the Newsy Neighbor. I have been advertising with you for quite awhile now and I just want to say that your publication has improved my client base tremendously. I am getting clients from all over and it is great. Again a BIG thank you. ~ Patricia Brulotte, Brulotte Bookkeeping & Tax Services

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SPECIAL NOTICE TO ALL OUR VALUED ADVERTISERS & READERS We are proud to announce we are expanding to N.E. Calgary. Not only will your businesses be advertised to the 17,000 homes and businesses east of Calgary, but now your business will also be advertised to Montery, Pineridge, Rundle, Sunridge, Airways Park, Deerfoot Park, Franklin, Marlborough, Applewood, Dover, Erinwoods, and Foothills Industrial. An additional 3,000 copies will be distributed to start, totaling 20,000 copies of the magazine monthly. This number will continue to grow.

We have decided to do this to contribute to the growth of the economies in our towns by bringing the Calgary residents out to our businesses and events! We went to a meeting with the town of Strathmore not too long ago and we were part of a discussion on how the towns wanted to promote more to the Calgary population, and this is our way of helping. We feel this is a very positive step for the growth of the magazine and promotion for our advertisers. As our first responsibility is to all our current advertisers, no Calgary business that would be in competition with your business will be allowed into the magazine. Our focus is and always will be the towns and villages east of Calgary. Kathryn Hartwell, Aleesha Gosling & Denise Geremia

Thank-you Strathmore for your support and patronage! Monday - Friday 10 - 5:30 Saturday 11 - 4

Jessica and Nada would like to thank everyone for their business and encouragment in helping make Ribbitz such a great success!

In anticipation of our upcoming changes, Ribbitz will be clearing out thousands of dollars of stock during the first three weeks of August! We look forward to maintaining the great relationships and friendships we have made since opening the store.

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PENNIES FROM HEAVEN We have reached our goal of $500.00 worth of pennies, thank-you so much for taking the time and helping us to reach our goal. Please send your ideas for which deserving charity should receive this money. We really want our readers to make this decision, so please e-mail or send us a letter letting us know who you think should receive this money, we appreciate your help. Kathryn Hartwell. Email: kathryn.newsyneighbor@gmail.com or Phone 403-561-0888

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DID YOU KNOW?? Did you know that three oceans surround Canada? The Pacific, the Atlantic, and the Arctic! Did you know that the Bluenose schooner won the International Fisherman’s Trophy for 18 years, from 1921 to 1938? Did you know that the Trans-Canada highway is the longest highway in the world? Did you know that some of the rocks on the Canadian Shield are 2 billion years old? Did you know that Canada first became a country in 1867, and that Sir John A. MacDonald was the first Prime Minister? Did you know that the comic “Superman” was created by a Canadian, Joe Shuster, who was born in Toronto in 1914?

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Did you know that Winnie the Pooh is Canadian? Did you know that there are more cows in Saskatchewan than there are people? Did you know that Edmonton has the second greatest temperature variation in the worldfrom + 40 degrees to -40 degrees? Did you know that Lake Superior is the largest freshwater lake in the world? Did you know that the Great Grey Owl is Manitoba’s provincial bird? www.thenewsyneighbor.com

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We here at Spiritual Directions are pleased to be able to introduce ourselves to The Newsy Neighbor community. We are located near downtown Calgary, and our varied programs and services are very easily accessible to those of you who live in the surrounding communities. We invite you to visit our website and check us out. In the meantime here is a little bit about us. Spiritual Directions is a not-for-profit inter-spiritual centre that affirms the sacredness of life and the importance of building relationships that nurture community. We are committed to Ê Ê encouraging people to develop spiritual practices that lead to personal transformation such as: expanding awareness,Ê contemplative listening, working for justice and knowing and expressing your true self. We have a variety of courses and workshops in various price ranges on many fascinating topics such as art and spirituality, writing your life story, meditation and dream work. We offer professional counselling and spiritual direction (mentoring) for those who would like a companion at a particularly important time in life. We believe that mind, body and spirit all offer sources of wisdom and direction for your life, and work together for good. We also provide healing sessions and/or training opportunities in several complementary healing modalities such as, Healing Touch, Reiki, Energy Medicine and the Yuen Method. For 10 years Spiritual Directions has been working primarily with individuals, providing opportunities for personal and spiritual development. This year we are beginning to move in a new direction, acting on the belief that spiritual connections have the power to transform whole societies as well as individuals. We believe that leadership is critically important in this time of rapid change and challenge. Through meaningful conversations and working in the community with people of all ages and abilities, we plan to provide opportunities to develop leadership that can serve us and the world. On November 11 and 12, Margaret Wheatley and Peter Senge, two of the world’s most influential leaders in the areas of social, environmental and economic sustainability, will share some of their wisdom and inspire local networks of people to become involved in the way we shape the future. Check out “Leading the Way: Building a Sustainable Future” on our website at www.spiritualdirections.com or call 403-210-2802. Please come visit us at 1407 10th Street SW, in the Connaught area. We look forward to meeting you. The Newsy Neighbor

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AUGUST FAMILY PAGE

I HATE TO BREAK THE NEWS (to our student readers) but by the time you receive our August issue, it will be less than a month until you go back to school. I love that commercial with the Dad dancing through the aisles buying school supplies and the kids with their long faces – I laugh every time I see it. TRY TO WIPE THE SMILE from your face (to the parents). Summer is a wonderful time for family bonding and since there is less than a month left before back to school, there is no better time to get some extra bonding in now. I have found quite a few really great and fun ideas for the whole family. Try and get your school shopping done early, saving the last week or so for FUN and relaxation! MOVIE NIGHT

Pick a movie everyone wants to see (good luck!!). We seem to have the best luck with something funny – everyone likes to laugh. Make this an event. Get lots of junk food, make lots of popcorn and give them special “movie tickets” the day before. Make this a special night for your family to spend together! Make an ice cream cake or cupcakes – I have included some really easy recipes. I had no idea how easy it was to make ice cream cake!

SUNDAY BRUNCH

We all know how hard it is to get the whole family together for a meal. I know mine are always coming and going – busy doing this and that. But the one time we all seems to be together is Sunday, even though they like to sleep in reeeally late – hence – Sunday Brunch. Everyone can help with the prep work and clean up. Put some music on, sit at the kitchen table, and make it simple. Bacon, Eggs and Pancakes.

I really love this idea: KID’S CALENDAR Who said only the Federal Government can create a Holiday or special event day? At the first of every month give your kids a calendar they can write on and ask them to create some family and personal holidays for themselves. For instance, every Sunday is Ice Cream Sundae Day, or every Friday night Dad Takes Mom Out For Dinner!! That would be nice. Get them to use their imaginations and you may be surprised what they come up with.

AN ADVENTURE WALK

If you can coax your children out the door away from their computer for a walk this is really fun. Take a loonie with you, when you go through the front door flip the coin – heads turn right – tails turn left, at each corner flip the coin to decide where you go next – who knows where you will end up – you may end up at the corner store, so take money with you.

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AWARDS NIGHT

Pick an evening when everyone will be home, and then choose a special meal that everyone can participate in preparing and clean-up, something easy like homemade pizza and homemade ice cream cake. Let the kids know which night the event is happening and each person in the family must decorate a piece of paper for each member of the family saying why they love that person and what they like about them the most and anything else they would like to include. While you are eating supper each person can read their special notes to each other. No Crying – this is supposed to be fun and it will surely bring you all closer together and maybe get to know each other better. You might be surprised what you hear.

I NEVER KNEW ICE CREAM CAKE WAS SO EASY RECIPE A big bowl – chilled Eggbeater or stand mixer ½ pint of heavy cream or store bought whipped cream Vanilla extract Powdered sugar Any kind of cookie you prefer (chocolate chip, wafer cookies, mint cookies – use your imagination) Decorations for the outside (M &M’s, chocolate chips, sprinkles, nuts etc.) If you are whipping your own cream, add to bowl and whip, add the vanilla and powdered sugar to taste – whip until you have stiff peaks. Spread the whipped cream on one side of the cookie, then top with another cookie and spread more whipped cream on the topside of that cookie. Place on your plate or baking sheet and keep stacking cookies on top of one another until you can comfortably turn the stack on its side, like a log. Build the cake as long as you want or place two side by side to make a loaf shape. Spread the remaining whipped cream all over the outside of the cake and put into the refrigerator and chill at least 1-½ hours. The longer it chills, the softer the consistency of the cookies will be. I can’t decide which cookies to use to make my first Ice cream cake, might have to make a different one every week. Decorate as desired just before serving and cut a bit on the diagonal so you can see the individual layers.

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I NEVER KNEW SURPRIZE CUPCAKES WERE SO EASY RECIPE O.K. it does not get any easier than this... Seriously! Buy one box of cake mix – your choice, depending on the kind of cupcakes you desire. Buy mini chocolate bars – your favourite or buy one of those mixed packages. Freeze the chocolate bars. Mix the cake mix as directed, grab your cup cake tin and use those little paper cupcake holders. Pour your mix in, put one frozen chocolate bar in the middle and bake as directed. Just like magic you have made Surprise Cupcakes. See? Going back to school can be fun for everyone! Enjoy this fun stuff all year long and I wish you all a great and rewarding school year.

See going back to School can be fun for everyone – enjoy this fun stuff all year long and I wish you all a great and rewarding school year. By: Kathryn Hartwell

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BODY PARTS – YOUR THYROID

The thyroid is located at the back of the neck below the Adam’s apple, it consist of two lobes that wrap around the windpipe. It produces hormones that control your metabolism and influence every organ, tissue and cell in your body. It is one of the endocrine glands of which there are many throughout the body. I found pages of information on the thyroid when doing my research and found it very surprising how this small gland virtually controls our bodies. It regulates the rate at which the body utilizes oxygen and controls at which rate various organs function and the speed with which the body utilizes food. They call the thyroid the body’s thermostat, secreting two hormones that regulate body temperature, energy usage, and calorie burning. It affects overall body metabolism. Thyroid function influences and is influenced by the pituitary, adrenals, parathyroid, and sex glands, all of which work together. Thyroid hormone is essential for normal nervous system functioning and reaction time. Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid produces too little hormone and can contribute to heart disease because one of the side effects is an increased amount of LDL (bad) cholesterol circulating in the blood. Hypothyroidism may produce slow reactions and mental sluggishness. Hyperthyroidism is a different condition which the thyroid produces too much hormone and increases all the reactions that occur in the body. Some of the symptoms of this are nervousness, decreased menstrual flow, weight loss, fatigue, anxiety, difficulty sleeping, excessive sweating, and irregular heartbeat and chest pain. The thyroid gland is a factory and to produce its secretions it must have raw material of which iodine is the most important. Iodine can be found in iodized salt and also seaweed. If you eat sushi you are receiving your iodine from the seaweed wrapper used to make the sushi. Japan of course has the highest daily intake of iodine and the lowest rates of cancer in the world. The thyroid is such an interesting organ in your special body and I could write pages about it but for now this is all the information I can give you. Just an added note, you can buy seaweed in little packages just for snacking at just about any Chinese, Vietnamese or Japanese market. It is quite tasty – try it sometime. By: Kathryn Hartwell Page 18

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When you are finished reading this magazine please recycle it or pass it on to a friend. Feel Good Things to Do Today 1. Smile and make eye contact with everyone you see today. 2. Donate items to a local animal shelter 3. When you’re in front of someone at the drivethru, offer to pay for their food. When they get up to the window, they won’t know what hit them! 4. Buy someone flowers. A friend, stranger, relative, loved one ... anyone. 5. Write someone a letter just to say “Hi!” With all the email these days, no one gets letters in the mail anymore. It’s so exciting to get something other than a bill in the mail once in a while.

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This is our new monthly addition to the magazine! We are going to teach you bits and pieces of different languages. Our first focus will be on Spanish. Spanish is spoken all over the world, but mostly in: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, El Savador, Peru, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Spain, Uruguay & Venezuela. The purpose of these articles in the magazine are to just teach you some words, phrases and sentence conjunctions to help you communicate some basic information in Spanish. Also, of course for FUN! Keep this page for reference in future magazines where we give you new Spanish to learn. A (ah) b (bveh) c (seh) d (deh) e (eh) f (eh-feh) g (heh) h (ah-cheh) i (ee) j (hoh-tah) K (kah) L (eh-leh) m (eh-meh) n (eh-neh) o (oh) p (peh) q (koo) r (eh-reh) s (eh-seh) T (teh) U (oo) V (bveh) w (doh-bleh bveh) x (eh-kees) y (ee gree eh-gah) z (seh-tah) In Spanish, the letter h is always mute. Example – huevo (ooeh-bvo) Means EGG. Some basic phrases to know Six – seis One – uno Olé! (oh-leh) Great! Supurb! Seven – siete (seeeh-teh) Two – dos The Boy – el niňo (elh nee-nyo) Eight – ocho Three – tres The Girl – la niňa (lah nee-nyah) Four – cuatro (kooah-troh) Nine – nueve (nooeh-bveh) The woman – la mujer (lah moo-hehr) Ten – diez Five - cinco (seen-koh) The Man – el hombre (ehl ohm-bvreh) Hi! What is your name? ~ Hola! Cómo te llamas? (oh-lah! Koh-moh teh yah-mahs) My name is Aleesha. And yours? ~ Me llamo Aleesha. Y tu? (meh yah-moh Aleesha ee too) It’s a pleasure to meet you! ~ El un gusto conocerle. (ehs oon goos-toh kon-noh-sehr-leh) I speak Spanish badly ~ Yo hablo mal el espaňol. (yoh ah-bvloh mahl ehl ehs-pah-nyohl) I don’t understand ~ No entiendo. (noh ehn-teeehn-doh) Many Thanks ~ Muchas gracias. (moo-chas grah-seeahs) Lunch – Almurarzo Supper – Cena Breakfast – Desayuno How Much? ~ A cuanto? (ah kooahn-to) Please ~ Por favor Good Morning ~ Buenos dian Good Night ~ Buenos noches How are you? (informal) Cómo estás? (koh-moh ehs-tahs) Two beer please ~ Dos cervezas por favor Where is the bathroom? ~ Dónde está el baño WATCH FOR MORE NEW WORDS AND PHRAZES NEXT MONTH! www.thenewsyneighbor.com

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One of the biggest questions to answer yourself is, “What will I be using the system for?” For example, will you be using it to play online at all? If so, what systems do your friends use to play online? If your friends use an XBOX 360, and you have a Playstation 3, you will not be able to connect to them online. Will you be using your system for any other purpose than playing video games (watching movies, listening to music, etc…)? Wii: This system is great for a family environment. Many of the games developed for it are geared towards younger children and a family atmosphere. They have many “party” games out that can be a lot of fun with multiple players. While this system is the least expensive, the accessories and add-ons can increase the cost in a real hurry. Games are typically $10-20 cheaper than the others but many of the big release games are not developed for the Wii. However, they do have many exclusive games such as the Super Mario Bros. XBOX 360: This is the most popular of the systems currently being sold. If you are looking to play online against friends, odds are this is the machine for you. The new slim XBOX recently released comes with a 250 gig hard drive and wireless internet built in. This machine will play games, CD’s, and DVD’s. It can be linked to your home PC to stream movies or music that is stored on your computer. Cost of this machine is $300. PS3: This system is designed for the Hardcore Gamer. The base system comes with either a 120 or a 250 gig hard drive. Wifi internet is built in. The system is VERY reliable and is probably the most diverse of the three systems. It is capable of playing games, DVD’s, BlueRay’s, and CD’s. You can store movies and music on the hard drive as well. The graphics capability is better than anything else. The base systems costs between $300 - $350. There are many different factors to think of when purchasing a new machine. The last thing you want is to invest a few hundred dollars and then feel like you bought the wrong machine for your house. Come in to our store and speak to any of our knowledgeable sales staff and we can assist you in making the right decision for your household. Brad Duggan ~ Play N Trade (SEE AD ON PAGE 51)

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LOST PETS

Recently we found a cat, which we thought was lost. A beautiful grey long haired tabby ran into our house when the front door was open and we assumed the poor animal was lost. We took it in and started looking for lost cat posters in the neighborhood. After speaking to a poor lost cat owner, she told us about the Pet lynx program through the Calgary Humane Society. We went on-line and registered the cat – it must have a tattoo in the ear to do this. I was astounded at the number of animals registered. I thought with a tattoo as soon as the number was registered the owner would phone and claim their lost best friend. But nothing happened – I phoned the Calgary Humane Society, gave them the tattoo number and they put me through to the owner – turns out the cat was not lost and lived just down the street from us. This is a great program to help pet owners find their cats and dogs. There are so many lost animals, and I know so many caring people who will go out of their way to help them. If you have a computer check out this site, if you have a lost animal or have found one, it may help bring your best friend home. The site is www. petlynx.net - hopefully this will help you find your lost pet. By: Kathryn Hartwell

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INTERESTING READING SPACEMAN: To be called a Spaceman you would have to pilot or be a passenger in a vehicle that goes for a little ride some 400.000 feet up and a distance of 75 3/4 miles above the earth. LIFESPAN: Man’s life expectancy varies from country to country but even in the poorest countries in the world it is still above 40 years. In the stone age the average life expectancy was 18 years. SECRET NAME: The Secret Service had a code name for a variety of famous people including Frank Sinatra. We knew him as “Ol’ Blue Eyes” and “Chairman of the Board.” but they called him “Napoleon”. ROCKIN THE JOINT: In 1970 the rock band “The Who” became the first group of its kind to perform in New York’s Metropolitan Opera House. They were there for the rock Opera “Tommy.” COMMON PROBLEM: Dyslexia is a learning disability that makes reading and writing difficult. Winston Churchill. Albert Einstein. Leonardo DaVinci and Thomas Edison were all dyslexic. The gastric juices of a snake can digest bones and teeth - but not fur or hair The pupil of the eye expands as much as 45 percent when a person looks at something pleasing.

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The average person who stops smoking requires one hour less sleep a night

The color blue has a calming effect. It causes the brain to release calming hormones.

The reason honey is so easy to digest is that it’s already been digested by a bee. The roar that we hear when we place a seashell next to our ear is not the ocean, but rather the sound of blood surging through the veins in the ear.

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I Am A Bell Pepper

My name is Pablo Pepper; I originated in South America and was born in 5000 B.C. The Spanish and Portuguese explorers discovered us and took us to China, Turkey, Spain, Romania, Nigeria, North America and Mexico. Since we are very adaptable plants and we grow in tropical and temperate climates we live everywhere throughout the world. Did you know that paprika and Pimento’s are made from bell peppers? We are also known as sweet peppers and are called the Christmas ornaments of the vegetable world because we are so pretty and glossy; we come in all sorts of different colors like green, red, yellow, orange, purple, brown and even black. Even though we come in all these colors we are still the same plant. We come from the same family as the potato, tomato and eggplant. We are an excellent source of Vitamin C and Vitamin A, two very powerful antioxidants that neutralize free radicals, which travel through your body causing huge damage to cells. We also contain lycopene, Vitamin B6 and folic acid, which are really good for you; it helps your body to stop prostate, cervical cancer, diabetic heart disease, heart attack and stroke. We are high in fiber, which can help lower high cholesterol levels. If you smoke you are putting benzopyrene into your body and causing a Vitamin A deficiency and the Vitamin A inside a bell pepper can counter this effect. You should really make us a daily part of your diet. I have been shown in a study to give you protection against rheumatoid arthritis because of all the vitamin C I have. I could go on and on about how good I am for you. I am very special; soooo, you should try to eat me each and every day! I have found some very yummy recipes for you to make so you can really enjoy my wonderful flavour. Have the most wonderful summer and stay healthy! By Kathryn Hartwell

Green, sweet bell pepper have 2 times as much vitamin C as oranges; red and yellow bell peppers have 4 times as much. Bell Peppers have three to four lobes, the color depends on the variety and the stage of ripeness. Most are sold in the mature green stage--fully developed, but not ripe. As they ripen on the vine, most bell peppers turn red and become sweeter. Bell peppers have no "bite" at all, since they contain a recessive gene that eliminates capsaicin. Instead, they have a mild tang and a crunchy texture that makes them suitable for eating raw; their size, shape, and firmness allow them to be stuffed whole. www.thenewsyneighbor.com The Newsy Neighbor

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This is a favorite in our home and the kids even ask me to make these on a regular basis.

STUFFED PEPPERS 1 pound ground beef ½ cup uncooked long grain rice 1 cup water 6 peppers – any color 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce 1 TBSP. Worcestershire sauce ¼ Tsp. Garlic powder ¼ Tsp. Onion powder Salt and pepper to taste 1 Tsp. Italian seasoning Cook the rice as directed. Brown the beef until browned. Prepare the peppers by removing the tops, seeds and membranes. Place the peppers in a baking dish. Mix the ground beef; rice and 1 can tomato sauce, Worcestershire, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Spoon into the hollowed peppers. Mix the remaining tomato sauce and Italian seasoning and pour over the stuffed peppers. Bake 1 hour in a preheated 350-degree oven, basting with sauce every 15 minutes. Healthy and easy. Enjoy

How to Select Choose peppers that have deep vivid colors, taut skin, and that are free of soft spots, blemishes and darkened areas. Avoid those that have signs of decay including injuries to the skin or water-soaked areas. Storage Unwashed sweet peppers stored in the vegetable compartment of the refrigerator will keep for up to one week. Sweet peppers can be frozen without first being blanched. It is better to freeze them whole since there will be less exposure to air which can degrade both their nutrient content and flavor. By: Kathryn Hartwell

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When I make this I make two pots full – it freezes wonderfully.

CREAMY RED PEPPER SAUCE 3 TBSP. olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 TBSP. minced onion 2 large red peppers, seeded and diced 1 TBSP. tomato paste ½ Tsp. Dried thyme ½ cup dry white wine 1 cup chicken broth 1-cup heavy cream salt, to taste Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add the garlic and onion and sauté until tender. Add diced red peppers, tomato paste and thyme. Cook 2 minutes. Add white wine and bring to boil. Add chicken broth and reduce to half. Add cream and simmer a couple minutes. Pour into blender or use hand emulsifier and puree until smooth. Serve with grilled chicken, fish or pork. Makes about 2 cups of sauce. Yummy.

RED PEPPER DIP 4 red bell peppers, halved and cored ¼ cup olive oil 1 Tsp. Sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar

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Bake peppers brushed with olive oil in a 350-degree oven for 50 minutes. Put the peppers in a tightly sealed container until cool. Peel. In a food processor, puree the peppers, vinegar and remaining olive oil until smooth. Season with YELLOW BELL PEPPER SOUP salt and pepper. Serve with mini 4 large yellow bell peppers, halved and pitas. cored 1 TBSP. olive oil 1 small onion, chopped 5 Cups chicken broth 3 Potatoes, peeled and cubed Brush the peppers with oil and broil until blackened about 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to airtight container. Let cool and then peel off the skins and cut into cubes. In a large saucepan over medium heat, soften the onion in oil. Add the broth, peppers and potatoes. Bring to a boil, and then simmer until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes. Puree until smooth and sprinkle with paprika if desired. Lovely for dinner even on a hot day.

ROASTED RED BELL PEPPER BUTTER 1 red bell pepper 1 pound salted butter, room temperature

¼ cup basil 2 TBSP. lemon juice ½ Tsp. Fresh ground pepper This is so good on corn on the cob you won’t believe it. Half the peppers and brush with olive oil, roast under a broiler until blackened – seal in an airtight container until cooled and then peel. In a food processor, puree the peppers, butter, basil, lemon juice and pepper. Transfer to a loaf pan lined with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour. You can also use the yummy butter on fish, veggies, bread or what ever else you can think of.

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ON THE LIGHTER SIDE • No man is truly married until he understands every word his wife is NOT saying. • Nowadays we are consumed by desires to buy things we do not need~ with money we do not have~ to impress people we do not like. • They’ve finally come up with the perfect office computer. If it makes a mistake ~ it blames another computer. • A good film is when the price of dinner, the theatre admission and the babysitter were worth it. • Do not underestimate your abilities. That is your bosses job! Page 32

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The Strathmore Poker Run Committee would like to thank the following for their continued support and sponsorship towards the 11th Annual Strathmore Poker Run. This years events raised over $11,000 Plus which was donated to the Kid’s Cancer Care Foundation of Alberta. The S.P.R motorcycle rally, dinner, dance and bike rodeo started raising funds for Kid’s Cancer Care Foundation of Alberta in 2003. Since that year the Committee is proud to announce that $95,508.69 has been donated to KCCFA.

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The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators is presenting.. a two-day conference in Calgary on September 18th - 19th The weekend will focus on building your craft, preparing for publication and include manuscript and query letter evaluation. Sessions will be led by publisher and editors from Gumboot Books, Vancouver. Registration is $150 for SCBWI members, $175 for non-members.

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We published this article back in August 2008. It was issue # 10 , exactly 2 years ago and we had so many comments about it, we thought we should publish it again for all the new readers that have joined us since August 2008. 25 GOOD uses for Vinegar 1. Kill grass on walks and driveways. 2. Kill weeds. Spray full strength on growth until plants have starved 3. Increase soil acidity. In hard water: one gallon of tap water for watering rhododendrons, gardenias, or azaleas. 4. Deter ants. Spray vinegar around doors, appliances, and along other places where ants are known. 5. Polish car chrome. Apply full strength. 6. Remove skunk odour from a dog. Rub fur with full strength vinegar; rinse. 7. Keep cats away. Sprinkle vinegar on areas you don’t want the cat walking, sleeping, or scratching on. 8. Keep dogs from scratching his ears. Use a clean, soft cloth dipped in diluted vinegar. 9. Keep chickens from pecking each other. Put a little in their drinking water. 10. Tenderize meat. Soak in vinegar over night. 11. Freshen vegetables. Soak wilted vegetables in 2 cups of water and a tablespoon of vinegar. 12. Boil better eggs. Add 2 tablespoons to water before boiling eggs. Keeps them from cracking. 13. Soothe a bee or jellyfish sting. Dot the irritation with vinegar and relieve itching. 14. Relieve sunburn. Lightly rub white vinegar; you may have to reapply. 15. Condition hair. Add a tablespoon of vinegar to dissolve sticky residue left by shampoo. 16. Relieve dry and itchy skin. Add 2 tablespoons to bath water. 17. Fight dandruff. After shampooing, rinse with vinegar and 2 cups of warm water. 18. Soothe a sore throat. Put a teaspoon of vinegar in a glass of water. Gargle, then swallow. 19. Treat sinus infections and chest colds. Add 1/4 cup or more vinegar to the vaporizer. 20. Feel good. A teaspoon of apple cider vinegar in

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a glass of water, with a bit of honey added for flavour, will take the edge off your appetite and give you an overall healthy feeling. 21. Deodorize the kitchen drain. Pour a cup down the drain once a week. Let stand 30 minutes and then flush with cold water. 22. Eliminate onion odour. Rub on your fingers before and after slicing. 23. Clean and disinfect wood cutting boards. Wipe with full strength vinegar. 24. Remove fruit stains from hands. Rub with vinegar.25. Cut grease and odour on dishes. Add a tablespoon of vinegar to hot soapy water. www.thenewsyneighbor.com

NEW ~ Monthly Book Review Column Hello Newsy Neighbor faithful! My name is Derek Donais and I am pleased to announce that I’ll be contributing a regular book review column to the magazine. I live in Strathmore with my wife Connie and my two children, Kieran and Maia-Lynn. I’ve been a teacher in Alberta for nearly a decade. I like to spend the long summer days outside and the cold winter evenings curled up by the fireplace with a good book. I have a list of favourite authors, including J.R.R. Tolkien, Terry Brooks, Robert Jordan, C.S. Lewis, Cormack McCarthy and Malcolm Gladwell, and I am always on the lookout for books by other great writers. If you share the same passion for reading, then I hope to provide you with some insight into a few great reads. It is my intention to include a balance of fiction and non-fiction works, as well as incorporate some local authors into the mix. As I mentioned, I love to read. It was my love of books that inspired me to begin writing myself. My first fiction novel, MetalMagic: Talisman, will be published this summer. I welcome you to check it out on my website, www.derekdonais.com, and you can even follow it—as well as progress on the sequel—on Facebook. I am looking forward to the next issue and writing my inaugural review. If there’s a book you’ve read recently that you think would make a good addition to the column, please let me know. You can reach me at dragonwind2000@hotmail.com. “ You can’t wait for inspiration, you have to go after it with a club.” Yours in Truth, Jack London Derek Donais Chestermere Rec Centre

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Is it possible to change your life and better your health in just one glass a day? For many Canadians, although we always intend to live healthier, we often find it frustrating and difficult to manage our supplement intake. Quite often it is not as convenient as we would like due to our busy lifestyles, and we forget or give up altogether. An innovative, quick, and economical solution, suitable for all ages from children to the most mature adults, easily prepared in under a minute, for less than a cup of coffee a day…is…a protein smoothy! Of course the first ingredient of course would be protein- Whey or Hemp are 2 of the most complete sources. Protein will help to maintain, build, and repair tissue throughout the body. For the second ingredient, add a complete liquid multi-vitamin and mineral. This will ensure your body has the key components to maintain your overall basic health each day. Thirdly, a good source of fiber like Chia or Flax is crucial to help maintain the health of the digestive system, absorb toxins, reduce acidity, and ensure they are expelled through our stool. Lastly, add a liquid form of the “healthy fats”- the Omega 3-6-9 group. They can be found in both fish, or in vegetarian sources like Borage or Chia. EFA’s, (the healthy fats from the Omega family) have been benefit countless systems in the body like cardiovascular, brain, and immune. Other great additions to your smoothy are a liquid forms of Calcium/ Magnesium, liquid Vitamin D, and powdered pro-biotics, and if you choose…your favorite frozen fruit if a blender is available! But, with even just water, many quality proteins taste great using natural flavors, while still keeping the sugar content remarkably low!

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Clear your mind and start a new life

Before you can build a brand new exciting life, you must make room for the new you. You must clear your mind of the wreckage of your past which will open it to valuable new insights. Think of it as buying a new wardrobe and then trying to fit all your new clothes in a closet which is already jammed with your old clothes. The mind is the same as your closet; If you have a head full of old negative, guilty, blaming others stuff; you can’t fill your mind with new ideas. You need to take a personal inventory and rid yourself of all the junk you’ve been carrying around. “Once we rid ourselves of traditional thinking we can get on with creating the future.”~ James Bertrand This is so important. Alcoholics Anonymous believes that unless a recovering addict takes this step, it is unlikely they will stay sober. So get started. Step 10 from the big book of AA goes on to suggest that we continue to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admit it. Notice that the Tenth Step says that when we were wrong we promptly admit it. It doesn’t say that when we were wrong we promptly justify it.

Three Mind Clearing Steps

Step One: Make a list of everyone you’ve harmed, offended or blamed for your life. Write down their name. This must be done with a pencil and paper, not with your computer. There is power in the written word. Writing connects your pad and pencil to your subconscious mind in a way that the keyboard simply can’t. Make your list, then write beside each name how you may have offended or blamed that person. Be sure to include everyone, even those who are deceased. You cannot progress in a new life without this clearing. So be detailed. Step Two: Make an amends to each and everyone on the list. If they are living and reside near by, you should arrange to meet them face to face and make your amends. Tell them you are building a new life and you need to clear the junk of your past before you can move on. It is not necessary that they accept your amends or that they forgive you. What is necessary is for you to make the effort. Then it is gone from you and you have room for new and wonderful ideas and actions. If it’s not possible to arrange to meet face to face, then call. Don’t leave a message. Talk to them. If you can’t call, then write an old-fashioned letter. Absolutely no email amends. Sit down and write a real letter, again there is power in the act of writing. Lastly, if the other party is deceased, write them a real letter. Post it in a real mail box. It will go to a dead letter office. You have relieved yourself of some heavy baggage. One very important detail. You do not make an amends to someone if your amend would hurt them. Example: You’ve had an affair. You cannot go to the unsuspecting spouse and make an amends. Treat this amends as if the offended party was deceased. Write them a letter and let it go to the dead letter office. Step Three: Now you come to the fun parts. Once your mental closet is cleaned out, you get to go on a shopping spree. You get to start a brand-new life. Here’s how you do it. With your mind clear of guilt, fear, dread and blame you have a vacuum to fill. You can fill your mind with goals and dreams and a plan for a your new life. “The indispensable first step to getting the things you want out of life is this: decide what you want.” ~ Ben Stein Make a want list. Write ten things you want, career, house, a car, relationship whatever, ten things that you think would make you happy. Look hard

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at the list and pick three of your most profound wants. Select the ones that stir your emotions, these will be your true desires. Then make a list of the things you would have to do to have it? Would you need to go to school, move, what would you have to do? Then make a plan. Start the footwork that will take you to your new exiting life. Pick the first thing you need to do and commit to taking the first step toward accomplishing it today. Then take the necessary action. Summary: By doing this mind clearing personal inventory, you have made room for new ideas. You’ll need to continue this process on a regular basis. When issues come up, clear the junk and add your new ideas. When you are wrong, admit it. You can have anything in life you want! Making resolutions is a cleansing ritual of self-assessment and repentance that demands personal honesty and, ultimately, reinforces humility. Breaking old habits is part of the cycle. By Wee Dilts www.thenewsyneighbor.com

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Since the number of people that are diagnosed with the gallbladder disease is alarmingly increasing, and gallbladder surgery is one of the most performed surgeries in the United States, it is important that you understand this illness and its symptoms so that you can discover it as soon as possible and avoid surgery if you can. The gallbladder is a small organ that can be found between the liver and the duodenum, that is connected to the liver in its upper part and to the stomach in its lower part. The liver produces the bile, a substance needed whenever you eat fat foods, because fat can’t be digested through the normal procedure because it does not dissolve in water. Therefore, the liver makes the bile and then it stores it in the gallbladder for whenever it’s needed. When you eat fat food the gallbladder starts pouring the bile needed for the food’s digestion. Due to the ingredients of the bile, sometimes small stones can form in it and these stones can cause problems that can only be fixed through surgery in some cases, or they may cause gallbladder attacks in more extreme situations. If you learn the symptoms of the gallbladder disease well, and those of a gallbladder attack too, you will be able to detect both of them early and call for a doctor. If you discover the illness as early as possible the treatment will be easier and perhaps you will be able to avoid surgery. You may be experiencing gallbladder symptoms for years and you don’t realize it until its too late. The first sign that it shows is constipation. But the first symptoms that appear don’t necessarily indicate that you have the gallbladder disease. These symptoms are very common in many problems, so the best thing to do is visit a doctor and listen to his advice. After the constipation, the gallbladder starts to hurt, making you feel pain in the liver area. Then as the disease advances you may experience dizziness, indigestions after consistent meals, gas, and dark-colored stools. If you eat too much fat and the ill gallbladder can’t provide enough bile to digest it all than you will have diarrhea. Also, if a gallstone is obstructing the bile duct you will have yellow-ish eyes. If the gallstones leave the bile and start to obstruct the duct or reach the duodenum, then a gallbladder attack will occur. Gallbladder attacks need to be immediately treated by a doctor. These are the most common symptoms of gallbladder attacks: vomiting, -pain in the right side, near the liver. This pain radiates in the whole body, especially to the right shoulder. A lot of gas, and severe pain occurs at night or after a very fatty meal These are the most encountered symptoms of the gallbladder disease or of gallbladder attacks. If you are experiencing any of them, do not hesitate to consult a doctor in short time. If not, try to remember them, because they may save you or a family member from a bad condition. www.thenewsyneighbor.com

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Incredible Donors Give Thousands in Fair Prizes Jen Peddlesden, Red Ribbon Coordinator Get ready to win big at the Chestermere Country Fair Red Ribbon Competitions September 17th and 18th 2010 at The Chestermere Country Fair. At the Platinum level, the Red Ribbon Committee has received $300 from Encana to reward winners in the Veggies, Herbs and Fruit Section; $300 for prizes in Baking from EPCOR (don’t forget the free ‘Bake it Don’t Fake It’ Pie Workshop August 20th!); and last but not least in the Platinum section, TD Canada Trust has put forward $300 for exceptional entries in the Children’s Section. And to reward the adult artists, the Gary H. Barker Fine Art Fund of Chestermere has given $300. This will be divided for the best oil paintings in categories for people, places, and things. And what generous support at the Gold level has also been provided by other residents and businesses in Chestermere! $200 from Marjorie and Doug McKay for photos of Chestermere which will be featured on their homepage; $200 from Karen Gonzales for prizes in jewelry and the Family Grand Aggregate Prize; $200 from Monterey Co-op for Jams and Pickled Cucumbers and The Town of Chestermere with $200 for both photography and their part in the Craig Lawrence Memorial LEGO® Competition in partnership with the Brahich Family. Silver Sponsors this year include Cobblestone Garden Centre with $100 in prizes for Flowers; Jim McDonald Family for $100 in 403-934-4439 OR www.triggers.ca the Jane Carlyle Memorial Quilt Competition; The Chestermere Library and Board with gifts of books for kids colouring in PreWe would like to THANK ALL of our Great customSchool and Kindergarten; Country Fair Baking Contests; and gifts ers who supported us, and came in to be such great in kind from The Anchor and The Newsy Neighbor who print these targets for our family!! We are sad to announce that articles. due to the recession, we will be closing in the near And that is not all! Our Bronze donors Canada Safeway ( special future. We hope we were a BLAST for all of you, prize for the best wine), the CRCA (membership for winner of because you were for us!! the Grand Aggregate Family Trophy), Swinton’s Fine Art ( prize for the best acrylic painting) and Patricia Virk ( prizes for ChutThanks , from Ron, Carol, Melanie, Cody and Jesse!! neys!) have also provided prizes in the Red Ribbon Competition . Triggers Laser Tag is CLEARING the following items: A special thanks goes to the Chestermere Art Guild for loan of their Top Skater arcade machine -$1000, Indy 500 Arcade machine easels to display the fine art which will be entered in the Art and $1500, Maximum force Arcade Machine - $750, Hunger House Photography Section and to ATB Financial in Strathmore for their prize Digger/Crane with Prizes - $1000, Uturn 4 dispenser tent—if it rains, the show can go on!! candy machine with extra candy and parts - $75, Small bar So, you can see that simply entering the Red Ribbon Competi- fridge - $85, Mirror ball - $40, Black light bulbs - $5 each, Many tion ( which costs NOTHING but a bit of effort to bring in your available in both t8 and f40, Royal Cash register with scanner entries) will mean that many people will go home smiling with and instructions - $150, Small laser light projector - $40, a prize in hand! Drop off entries to this open fair at CRCA, 201 Outdoor advertising sign with about 2 sets of letters, and W Chestermere Drive, Chestermere. Friday September 17th 1pm extra track -$800, Laser Tag equipment is negotiable, Inquire to 6:45pm ONLY. The Red Ribbon Competition Booklet can be for details. Mobile Laser Tag Arena, and equipment, with picked up at the CRCA office, you can download the information trailer and inflatable arena!! FULLY READY to GO!!!! - $55,000. from www.chestermerecrca.com/countryfair or pick up our new Inquire about anything else you remember seeing of interest, format, a tiny CD with interactive information as well as the Red we may have it, and want to part with it!!!! Contact Ron at 403 901 5641 with questions, or to view items! Ribbon Booklet. www.thenewsyneighbor.com

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BUSY LIZZY

A creepy long legged spider Came crawling up my leg, When I reached down to smack her, I heard a small voice beg. “Please don’t hit me, I’ve got so many places to be. I thought I’d take a short cut by climbing over your knee. Rushing here and rushing there, I’m always rushing everywhere. Up and down walls, across the floor, Over the rug and under the door. I build my house, then take it apart, You have no idea how this breaks my heart! People see me as ugly, A creature they must squish. That they could see my better side Is my fondest wish. When ladies and children see me They just scream and run, If they’d only remember Charlotte, We could have so much fun. As a spider my life is extremely busy, I guess that’s why I’m called a very Busy Lizzy. www.thenewsyneighbor.com

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Something To Think About!

THESE REALLY WORK!! 1. AVOID CUTTING YOURSELF WHEN SLICING VEGETABLES BY GETTING SOMEONE ELSE TO HOLD THE VEGETABLES WHILE YOU CHOP. 2. AVOID ARGUMENTS WITH THE FEMALES ABOUT LIFTING THE TOILET SEAT BY USING THE SINK. 3. A MOUSE TRAP PLACED ON TOP OF YOUR ALARM CLOCK WILL PREVENT YOU FROM ROLLING OVER AND GOING BACK TO SLEEP AFTER YOU HI T THE SNOOZE BUTTON. 4. IF YOU HAVE A BAD COUGH, TAKE A LARGE DOSE OF LAXATIVES. THEN YOU’LL BE AFRAID TO COUGH. 5. YOU ONLY NEED TWO TOOLS IN LIFE - WD-40 AND DUCT TAPE. IF IT DOESN’T MOVE AND SHOULD, USE THE WD-40. IF IT SHOULDN’T MOVE AND DOES, USE THE DUCT TAPE. 7. IF YOU CAN’T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU’VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. Page 52

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Imagine that you had won the following prize in a contest: Each morning your bank would deposit $86,400.00 in your private account for your use. However, this prize had rules, just as any game has certain rules. The first set of rules would be: Everything that you didn’t spend during each day would be taken away from you. You may not simply transfer money into some other account. You may only spend it. Each morning upon awakening, the bank opens your account with another $86,400.00 for that day. The second set of rules: The bank can end the game without warning; at any time it can say, It’s over, the game is over! It can close the account and you will not receive a new one. What would you personally do? You would buy anything and everything you wanted, right? Not only for yourself, but for all the people you love, right? Even for people you don’t know, because you couldn’t possibly spend it all on yourself, right? You would try to spend every cent, and use it all, right? ACTUALLY, this GAME is REALITY! Each of us is in possession of such a magical bank. We just can’t seem to see it. The MAGICAL BANK is TIME! Each morning we awaken to receive 86,400 seconds as a gift of life, and when we go to sleep at night, any remaining time is NOT credited to us. What we haven’t lived up that day is forever lost. Yesterday is forever gone. Each morning the account is refilled, but the bank can dissolve your account at any time.... WITHOUT WARNING. SO, what will YOU do with your 86,400 seconds? Aren’t they worth so much more than the same amount in dollars? Think about that, and always think of this: Enjoy every second of your life, because time races by so much quicker than you think. So take care of yourself, and enjoy life! Here’s wishing you a wonderfully beautiful day!!! www.thenewsyneighbor.com

Todd & Aleesha Gosling ~ Married July 3, 2010 It was absolutely the most perfect day! The weather was beautiful, everything went as planned (besides some minor details and mistakes including Denise and I not getting even ONE picture together… UGH!), and the food was AMAZING – thank you Paul and everyone else who helped! I really don’t think the food could have been any better. Some of the decorations, including the arch we said our vows under and all the beautiful ceiling decorations were done by BALLOON BOUQUETS (see ad on page 34). Our delicious “Strawberry Short Cake” was done by ROCKY’S BAKERY (see ad on page 33). There wasn’t ANY cake leftovers – I think that’s a good indication everyone loved it! Our wedding pictures – I can’t even explain how IN LOVE I am with our pictures, there are SOOOO many and 99% of them are just gorgeous, amazing – perfect!! Our photographer was Joelene Mills (see her ad on this page). I would also like to give a big thank you to Arlis; she altered my wedding dress and all the bridesmaids dresses. She did an amazing job – if you need any alterations done, CALL HER!!! Arlis O’Neill - 403-934-1965. Bonnie from Doggie Duds surprised us with a little wedding dress and veil for our one dog and a little tux for the other dog. NO JOKE! Look at the picture on this page. She is extremely talented with this and can make anything you want for your pooch. Call her, Bonnie - 403-934-5970. Hidden Secrets (page 13), Studio 86 Tanning (page 36), Assist Business Centre (page 13), Perfect Taste (NOW – Grateful Grape, page 21), Audrey’s Consignment Boutique (page 29) and NV Hair and Body (page 39) all also had a hand in making our wedding day the best day of our lives. THANK YOU!! Our families were unbelievable. The wedding wouldn’t have even happened if everyone didn’t help as much as they did. I can’t thank our families, the wedding party and all our wonderful friends and supporters enough. www.thenewsyneighbor.com

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for the best day of our lives. Aleesha & Todd Gosling

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Demos & Dancing TRY ONE OR ALL THREE! NO CHARGE!!

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 22, 2010 7:00-9:00 pm

LETS DANCE!!

Modern Western Square Dancing, Clogging and Choreographed Ballroom Dancing

Westmount School Gym 220 Wheatland Trail. Strathmore

For More Info Call: Pius & Helen Sauverwald 403-934-3856 Dave & Claudia Littlefair 403-934-5966

Hosted by Wheatland Whirlers Square & Round Dance Club

Non - Profit Group

MODERN WESTERN SQUARE DANCING If you can walk, you can square dance. Dress is casual - square dance attire is not required. Wear indoor shoes. Great music - from country to pop and everything in between. Easy - we’ll have you dancing in 10 minutes. Wednesdays, starting Oct. 6. Beginners: 7-8 pm. $2.50/person/session. nesday! Call Pius & Helen Sauverwald 403-934-3856. ce every Wed

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CLOGGING Clogging is a cross between tap dancing, line dancing and “River Dance”. Solo dancing. Cloggers wear slacks, light shirt, and comfortable shoes or runners, with loud taps on toe and heel. Thursdays, starting September 23. Beginners: 6:15-7:15 pm. $4/person/session - first night free! Westmount School Art Room. Call Ann Godsman 403-901-0533.

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CHOREOGRAPHED BALLROOM DANCING Also known as Round Dancing. Dance rhythms taught include Waltz, Fox Trot, Two-Step, Jive, Cha and Rumba. Beginners will focus on the Cha and Rumba. Dress is casual, wear comfortable shoes. Fridays, starting October 1. Beginners (Rumba and Cha): 6:307:30 pm, Last Year's Dancers - review Waltz & Foxtrot: 7:30-8pm; Regular Dancers: 8:30-10pm. $10/Couple/Session. United Church basement, 410 - 4 Street, Strathmore. Call Mary & Ron Milton 403-934-4344. e every Friday!

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MaxWell Realty Strathmore

FREE in-home evaluation-just call

canyon creek

WEBSITES: strathmorerealestate.com hayleypoirier.com strathmorerealty.ca

RURAL WHEATLAND 10 GRANDE POINT ES

$169,900

32 Acres Storey Build your Over 3300sq ft dev dream home. Cathedral Ceilings 3 +2 Bedrooms Several MEDIA Room building sites

Hayley Poirier 403-934-2001

$329,900 109 STRATHAVEN BA STRATHMORE 4 bedrooms 3.5 baths fully developed basement HUGE lot

Hayley Poirier 403-934-2001

119 4 AV Rockyford $144,000 ROCKYFORD

3 bedroom bungalow with a garage

Hayley Poirier 403-934-2001 10 GRANDE POINT ES 5 Bedrooms, Beautiful Yard, Underground Sprinklers, Over 3300sq ft developed

$459,900

STRATHMORE

Hayley Poirier 403-934-2001

# 1 204 STRATHAVEN DR $209,900 3 bedroom STRATHMORE townhouse Home updated throughout Immediate Possession

Hayley Poirier 403-934-2001 $269,900

312 4 AV 2 bedr, 1.5 bath, brand new, upgrades, perfect 1st home.

STRATHMORE

Hayley Poirier 403-934-2001

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GLENNA

HAYLEY

DIXIE Dixie

$269,900 # 104 43 Westlake CI Adult Living Condo, STRATHMORE

$219.900 20 minutes east of.. 5.5 acres, water well, CALGARY

Glenna Mitzner 403-605-6830

Dixie Hartell 403-934-1034

2 Bedrooms and a den, ensuite, air-conditioning, titled parking stall

Wheatland County

$513,000

114 Acres Great holding property Gas revenue Build your dream home

$299,900

This unique Round 2 story House is a Handyman Special 5.85 acres

Glenna Mitzner 403-605-6830 $279,900

312 FIRST AV 3 bedroom STRATHMORE

highly renovated Mother in law suite double detached garage

Glenna Mitzner 403-605-6830

$289,900 239 4 AV Excellent revenue property. Corner Lot Commercial zoning. Glenna Mitzner 403-605-6830

$589,900 1229 HILLCREST MANOR 3 bedrooms, STRATHMORE Maple hardwood, fireplace, treated deck, Triple car garage

153 ACRES 30 Acres of water rights, Power already on the land, possibility of subdivision

Glenna Mitzner 403-605-6830

PRICE SLASHED

gas, dugout, trees, canal and mountian view 1 of 5 parcels

SHOWHOME Glenna Mitzner 403-605-6830

$430,000

East of STRATHMORE

Dixie Hartell 403-934-1034 $340,000 3 ACRE PARCEL 3 acre parcel with 25 minutes to the city.

mature trees, 2+2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, breeze way and attached double garage.

Dixie Hartell 403-934-1034

3 ACRE PARCEL

$144,900

3 acre parcel, north of Rockyford, All services closeby, Canal with possible water rights.

Dixie Hartell 403-934-1034 Wheatland County

$150,000

3 acre parcel, only 30 minutes to the airport. Come build your dream home. Can buy both 3 acre parcels together.

Dixie Hartell 403-934-1034 RURAL WHEATLAND $274,900 One of 4 - 8 to 10 ac parcels. Bordered on the east by trees. ATTENTION builders, seller may consider financing.

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Carey Stairs

Drive a little SAVE A LOT!! Strathmore is now on Calgary Water!! Strathmore $410,000

Strathmore $675,000

D L SO ½ Acre lot with Executive 2 Story Home with all the upgrades ready for IMMEDIATE POSSESSION. 4Bedrooms up, Bonus Room, 4 Baths…

Air, 26'x26' heated attached garage, underground sprinkler system, gas bbq hook up on the deck, dog run, soft film on the windows, custom window covering's, surround sound, hardwood, tile, fireplace,3 bedrooms, 3 baths, main floor laundry, main floor office, open concept kitchen & living room, large open family room in the basement, all tastefully decorated and quality finishing’s. Ready for immediate possession.

Strathmore $486,900

Situated on just under a 1/4 Acre lot with professional landscaping 4 bedrooms & 4 bathrooms. Backs onto Green Space. Hardwood & slate flooring throughout main with open concept living & dining room. Great room with built in entertainment center & fireplace. Spacious kitchen with custom cabinetry, island, granite counters and breakfast nook with french french door to 2nd deck. Main floor laundry. Master bedroom and full ensuite bath with 5' shower and jet tub. Basement is finished open family room, 4th bed and 4th bath. Possession negotiable!

3 miles West of Strathmore

Strathmore $265,000

$649,900

6.56 Acres of rolling land, Fenced and set up with corral. 1800+ sqft bungalow, walkout bsmt. 4 bed, Re-zone for your home business.

WOW!!! Nothing spared in this fully finished walk out bungalow on professionally landscaped pie lot in a quiet cul-desac backing onto green space. In floor heat, Central

Strathmore $429,900

Close to Strathmore. 4.76 Acres with a 2+2 bedroom, 1.5 bath bungalow with fully developed basement and oversized double attached garage. Set up for horses with corrals and pasture. House was moved onto new foundation in 2000 along with septic and well put in 2000. No close neighbors very private setting. Seller Motivated.

NEED A Home Office? $499,900 Located in Hillview this spacious fully developed bungalow, features extensive millwork, open concept layout, hardwood floors, in floor heat, landscaped yard, 3+2 bed, 3 full baths, dressing room/closet off the master bedroom and more

Strathmore $179,900

C/S 3 bed, 2 baths, walk in dressing/closet & ensuite bath off master bed, 2 storey design with double attached garage, across from a park & close to shopping.

Range Rd 244 & Twp Rd 244

2+1 bdrm, 2 full baths, fully developed bungalow. Jetted tub in master bdrm ensuite. Main floor

Quality built executive bungalow with 42'x34' in floor heated garage/office. 5 bdrms, 2 full baths, all the extras including insulated concrete basement, in floor heating, high end windows, hardwood floors, jetted tub, built in 2006 all on 3 Acres minutes to Strathmore.

Hwy 564 & Range Rd 245 $409,900

Free Home Evaluations Are You Fit To Sell? As a homeowner utilize Carey’s 10 years of experience and the RE/MAX Fit to sell Program to PROPERLY prepare your home to sell quicker and for more money.

HORIZON

403-934-0781

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9.44 Acres of rolling land with creek and mature trees. Renovated 2 bed, 2 bath bungalow. Single garage. Double garage. Shop. Newer well & septic.

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