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You know you’re getting “marvelously mature” when: • You and your teeth don’t sleep together. • You try to straighten out the wrinkles in your socks and discover you aren’t wearing any. • At the breakfast table you hear snap, crackle, pop and you’re not eating cereal. • Your back goes out but you stay at home. • When you wake up looking like your driver’s license picture. • It takes two tries to get up from the couch. • When your idea of a night out is sitting on the patio. • When happy hour is a nap. • When you’re on vacation and your energy runs out before your money does. • When you say something to your kids that your mother said to you and you always hated it. • When all you want for your birthday is not to be reminded of your age. • When you step off a curb and look down one more time to make sure the street is still there. • Your idea of weight lifting is standing up. • It takes longer to rest than it did to get tired. • Your memory is shorter and your complaining lasts longer. • Your address book has mostly names that start with Dr. • You sit in a rocking chair and can’t get it going. • The pharmacist has become your new best friend. Continued on page 13
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From the Publishers Love is in the air in February; a time to think of what you can do for your special one. We all get so involved in our own lives that sometimes we forget to say, “I Love You,” or, “You are special to me”. This issue has all sorts of wonderful ideas to make your Valentine’s Day especially memorable this year. And, how about this flu season? Holy guacamole, Batman! It is bad, bad, bad; people are getting really sick and if it has not affected your family, consider yourself lucky!! Our family pages will give you tips on how to keep you and your family safe from all the bugs out there. We have lost one of our valued contributors, Derek Donais who has been with us for as long as I can remember. He has found that his life and other obligations just don’t give him the time he needs for his column anymore. I have got to say, we are so sad not to have his voice in the magazine. You truly will be missed and we wish you all the best that life has to give, Derek! Please enjoy our February Issue and I just wanted to share one of most favourite poems for this month of love and inspiration: Go placidly amidst the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even the dull and the ignorant; they too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons; they are vexatious to
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the spirit. If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain and bitter; for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time. Exercise caution in your business affairs; for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals; and everywhere life is full of heroism. Be yourself. Especially, do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment it is as perennial as the grass. Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be, and whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul. With all its shams, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy! Kathryn, Aleesha and Denise
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Important Rules. These are spread througout this issue . See if you can find them all! Life isn’t fair, but it ’s still good . When in doubt, just take the next small step. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone .
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Loving You Always
I will love you always, every minute of every day. I will love you all ways, In sleep, at work, relaxing and at play, I will love you when you’re angry and you refuse to talk. I will love you when we make up, hold hands and go for a walk. I will love you when we go on a date, When we do all our favourite things and get home really late. When you take me in your arms and love me, When you encourage me to be all that I can be, I will love you always, means unconditionally and forever. I will love you always is a bond no one can sever. I will love you always, I will love you all ways, I will love you all of our days. BY PATRICIA MULLIN
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heat after a couple of minutes and add the tomatoes. Simmer gently for 10 minutes. Season with lots of salt, pepper and Worcestershire sauce.
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1 tbsp butter 1/2 cup onion, chopped 1/2 tsp minced garlic 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1 (12 fluid ounces) bottle beer 1 (14.5 ounces) can chicken broth 3 tbsp cornstarch 2 cups half-and-half 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese Bacon bits, for garnish Melt the butter in a 4-1/2 quart soup pot over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic and Worcestershire sauce and stir well. Add the beer and turn the heat to high and boil for 3 minutes to evaporate the alcohol. Add the chicken broth and bring the soup back to a boil. Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer. Combine the cornstarch with 3 tablespoons of water and mix until smooth. Set aside. Add the half-and-half and shredded cheese to the soup. Stir constantly until the cheese melts. Then stir in the cornstarch mixture. Stir constantly until the soup is thick, which takes about 2 minutes. Serve garnished with bacon bits. By: Kathryn Hartwell The Newsy Neighbour
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Dear Lifelines: I’m not good with romance, but want some ideas to impress my girlfriend. What can I do? I don’t have a lot of money.
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Head Coach: Shantelle Gieck. Assistant Coaches: Samantha Mickelberry & Elliott Davies Start Date: May 6, 2013 End Date: June 17, 2013 Location: Langdon School, Langdon Alberta Kindergarten to Grade 3 time: 6:00-7:30 pm Grade 4 to Grade 7 time: 7:30- 9:00 pm Cost: $95.95 Cost includes reversible jersey, water bottle and basketball.
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#1 Hoops will be at REVS at the Strathmore Community Centre on February 13, 2013 from 3:30 till 7:00 pm. Please contact Shantelle Gieck at 403-660-3896 if you will not be able to make REVS. Registration will be taken up until April 10, 2013. There are only 30 spots in each session.
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First graders were given the beginning of these clichés, and asked to provide their own endings. The results are often better than the original! 1) If at first you don’t succeed... go play! 2) Eat, drink, and... go to the bathroom. 3) All’s fair in... hockey. 4) He who laughs last... didn’t understand the joke. 5) People in glass houses... better not take off their clothes. 6) All work and no play... is disgusting 7) Don’t put all your eggs... in the microwave. 8) Better to be safe than... punch a 5th grader. 9) Strike while the... bug is close. 10) It’s always darkest before... Daylight Savings Time. 11) Never underestimate the power of... termites. 12) You can lead a horse to water but... how? 13) Don’t bite the hand that... looks dirty. 14) No news is... impossible 15) A miss is as good as a... Mr. 16) You can’t teach an old dog new... math. 17) If you lie down with dogs, you’ll... stink in the morning. 18) Love all, trust... me. 19) The pen is mightier than the... pigs. 20) An idle mind is... the best way to relax. 21) Where there’s smoke there’s... pollution. 22) Happy the bride who... gets all the presents. 23) A penny saved is... not much. 24) Two’s company, three’s... the Musketeers. 25) Don’t put off till tomorrow... what you put on to go to bed. 26) Laugh and the whole world laughs with you, cry and... you have to blow your nose. 27) None are so blind as... Helen Keller. 28) Children should be seen and not... spanked or grounded. 29) When the blind leadeth the blind... get out of the way. www.thenewsyneighbour.com
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Things to do before you have kids
Go skydiving/bungee jumping/swimming with sharks...or whatever other crazy, life-risking thing you’ve got on your bucket list. Go to all the restaurants and bars you’ve been meaning to go to. You will still get out to eat when you have kids. But when there’s a sitter on the clock, you’re more likely to pick a place you know will get you in and out, and not stay all night. Stop being so self-righteous. When you see a mom or dad struggling with a tantrum-throwing kid at the grocery store, don’t roll your eyes and think, my kid would never do that. Because he will. Guaranteed Take a road trip. Anywhere. Together or solo. Relish in the complete silence or blast whatever kid-unfriendly music you like. Spend an entire day in bed together watching movies. Have boozy lunches with friends. You’ll probably try this once you have kids, and it will seem great...until you get home and realize you still have to parent and bedtime isn’t for another five hours. Be the last ones to leave the party. When you have kids, you’ll be calling it a night long before your baby-free friends. Trust me! Fly first class. Everyone deserves to fly without a screaming kid,eat warm nuts and drink free beverages at least once in their life. Take a career risk. Go for the career change now, before it feels too risky once there are dependents involved.
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Toddlers are infamous for tantrums and other behaviour issues. To encourage listening and cooperation, follow these parenting tips. Life can be frustrating for toddlers. Though often eager to show their independence, toddlers may not be able to move as swiftly as they’d like or effectively communicate their needs. This combination can easily lead to tantrums and misbehaviour. But you can teach your toddler to behave well by providing love, attention, praise, encouragement and a degree of routine. Show your love Positive attention tops the list of parenting tips for toddlers. Make sure your displays of affection for your child outnumber any consequences or punishments. Hugs, kisses and good-natured roughhousing reassure your child of your love. Frequent praise and attention also can motivate your toddler to follow the rules. Accept your child As your child grows, he or she will display certain personality traits. Some of these are learned, others genetic. Respect your child’s developing individuality and don’t expect him or her to be just like you. While you’re likely to notice certain features of your child’s temperament, avoid labelling these features — which can encourage bad behaviour. Instead, nurture your child’s personality by finding ways to help him or her feel confident. A strong-willed child, for instance, has perseverance. Build on your child’s strength by encouraging him or her to play with a challenging toy. Minimize rules Rather than overloading your child with rules from the outset — which may frustrate him or her — prioritize those geared toward safety first and then gradually add rules to your list over time. Help your toddler follow the rules by childproofing your home and eliminating as many temptations as possible. Prevent tantrums It’s normal for a toddler to have temper tantrums. But you may be able to reduce the frequency, duration or intensity of your child’s tantrums by following
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these parenting tips: Know your child’s limits. Your child may misbehave because he or she doesn’t understand or can’t do what you’re asking. Explain how to follow the rules. Instead of saying, “Stop hitting,” offer suggestions for how to make play go more smoothly, such as “Why don’t you two take turns?”
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Take ‘no’ in stride. Don’t overreact when your toddler says no. Instead, calmly repeat your request. Pick your battles. Only say no when it’s absolutely necessary. Offer choices, when possible. Encourage your child’s independence by letting him or her pick out a pair of pajamas or a bedtime story. Avoid situations that may trigger frustration or tantrums. If your child always seems to have tantrums at the grocery store, hire a sitter the next time you go shopping. Also know that children are more likely to act out when they’re tired, hungry, sick or in an unfamiliar setting.
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Normally, I try to make the Family Page fun and upbeat, giving you ideas on how to spend more quality time with your family. This month I’ve changed it up a bit because I think this is an important issue for all families to consider. I’ve been watching the news and, quite frankly, I am concerned about not only the huge outbreak of the flu this year, but the whole controversy over immunizations in general. The vaccine controversy is a dispute over the morality, ethics, effectiveness, or safety of vaccinations. Medical and scientific evidence surrounding vaccinations demonstrate that the benefits of preventing suffering and death from infectious diseases far outweigh rare adverse effects of immunizations. However, since vaccination began in the late 18th century, opponents have claimed that vaccines do not work, that they are or may be dangerous, that individuals should rely on personal hygiene instead, or that mandatory vaccinations violate individual rights or religious principles. These arguments have reduced vaccination rates in certain communities, resulting in outbreaks of preventable, and sometimes fatal, childhood illnesses. No one knows for sure when influenza began circulating through human populations, but since highly transmissible viruses require densely inhabited areas to spread, most medical historians trace the disease to the establishment of cities. The first description of what sounds like influenza comes from the ancient Greek philosopher and physician Hippocrates. Reports of the rapid spread of fever, body aches and respiratory distress were issued regularly in the densely packed Greco-Roman world. The most severe influenza pandemic to date hit in 1918 and swept the globe for two years, infecting about 30 percent of the human population and killing an estimated 40 to 50 million people. That’s a pretty big number! Now, seriously, people - think about this: reaction to vaccine controversies has contributed to a significant increase in preventable diseases, including measles and pertussis (whooping cough), which is currently experiencing its worst outbreak in 70 years as a result of reduced vaccination rates.
The Flu Is Contagious
Most healthy adults may be able to infect others beginning 1 day before symptoms develop and up to 5 to 7 days after becoming sick. Children may pass the virus for longer than 7 days. Symptoms start 1 to 4 days after the virus enters the body. That means that you may be able to pass on the flu to someone else before you know you are sick, as well as while you are sick. Some persons can be infected with the flu virus but have no symptoms. During this time, those persons may still spread the virus to others.
How Flu Spreads - Person to Person
People with flu can spread it to others up to about 6 feet away. Most experts think that flu viruses are spread mainly by droplets made when people with flu cough, sneeze or talk. These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs. Less often, a person might also get the flu by touching a surface or object that has flu virus on it and then touching their own mouth or nose. To avoid this, people should stay away from sick people and stay home if sick. It is also important to wash hands often with soap and water. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub.
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If someone in your household is sick and you're worried about germs being passed around, provide separate (or disposable) cups and towels in the kitchen and bathroom. By keeping each family member's items separate, you'll help keep germs from spreading. The single best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated each year, but good health habits like covering your mouth when you cough and washing your hands often can help stop the spread of germs and prevent respiratory illnesses
1.Avoid close contact.
4. Clean your hands.
2. Stay home when you are sick.
5. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
3. Cover your mouth and nose.
6. Practice other good health habits.
Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too.
Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub.
If possible, stay home from work, school, and errands when you are sick. You will help prevent others from catching your illness.
Germs are often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth.
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your arm sleeve when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick.
Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces at home, work or school, especially when someone is ill. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food.
Influenza is dangerous for children
Influenza (“the flu”) is more dangerous than the common cold for children. Each year, many children get sick with seasonal influenza; some of those illnesses result in death. Children commonly need medical care because of influenza, especially before they turn 5 years old. Severe influenza complications are most common in children younger than 2 years old. Children with chronic health problems like asthma, diabetes and disorders of the brain or nervous system are at especially high risk of developing serious flu complications. Each year an average of 20,000 children under the age of 5 are hospitalized because of influenza complications. Even healthy people can get very sick from the flu and spread it to others.
How do flu vaccines work?
Flu vaccines (the flu shot and the nasal-spray flu vaccine (LAIV)) cause antibodies to develop in the body about two weeks after vaccination. These antibodies provide protection against infection with the viruses that are in the vaccine. The seasonal flu vaccine protects against three influenza viruses that research indicates will be most common during the upcoming season. Three kinds of influenza viruses commonly circulate among people today: influenza B viruses, influenza A (H1N1) viruses, and influenza A (H3N2) viruses. Each year, one flu virus of each kind is used to produce seasonal influenza vaccine. Now, I’m not trying to influence you one way or another, but I have my flu shot every year and I have never had the flu. So for me, I believe in it. To each their own. I’m just saying it might be something to consider.
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Flames captain Jarome Iginla didn’t leave much to the imagination prior to the start of the 2013 NHL season. “Winning is very important,” stated the 35 year old future hall of famer. “That is where the desire is. My preference would be to play here on a great team and win. I think we can do that.” I think I can win the lottery too, but the odds of that happening are very slim and this is why I believe Iginla will not be a Flame after this season. What Iginla is going to have to do in the next couple of months is sit down with his wife Cara and agent Don Meehan and perform a S.W.O.T. analysis. He has likely done this already, but if not here are the pros and cons for Iggy to make his ultimate decision: Strengths: 1. Calgary is a great city! It’s clean and vibrant with a good education system and low crime; it’s a great place to raise my family. 2. My wife and I recently built our dream home in Calgary and we love it! 3. It would be cool to end my career as a Flame! Play for one organization for my entire career! That is a rarity in today’s NHL. 4. This city is hockey crazy with amazing fans. 5. My roots are in the province. 6. The Flames have treated me well and paid me well! 7. Miikka Kiprosoff and the guys in the room. I really do like the players. 8. I have made solid endorsement money despite being in a smaller market. Weaknesses: 1. Flames are not a contender! Maybe a playoff team but not a team built to win CUP. 2. Murray Edwards is not Harley Hotchkiss. Organization has changed under new majority owner and not for the better. Edwards was a hawk during CBA. 3. City is hockey crazy and I can’t go out in public withPage 32
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out being recognized. I can’t have a life away from the Saddledome. 4. I could make even more endorsement money in a larger market. 5. I am 35 years old and I want to win a Stanley Cup before I retire. Time is running out as I turn 36 in July. Opportunities: 1. Economy in Calgary is very good and job opportunities after hockey will be excellent. 2. Flames will likely offer me a cushy job in the organization after I retire. 3. Who am I kidding, I have invested well and I am set for life. I want to win a Stanley Cup. Threats: 1. Will my brand in Calgary suffer if I go to another team? It didn’t seem to hurt Ray Bourque as he won a Stanley Cup in Colorado and still had his jersey retired by the Bruins. 2. Mats Sundin didn’t wave his no-trade clause for the Leafs and he was roasted by the media and the fans. 3. There is no guarantee I will win a Cup if I go to another organization! However, there is no chance if I stay. 4. Will my wife and kids be upset if we leave? Happy wife, happy life! In conclusion, obviously this is a very difficult decision for Iginla. However, if his ultimate goal is to play on a great team and win this is not happening in Calgary anytime soon. The question is, who will blink first? Will the captain ask for a trade or with the Flames approach the captain and ask for a list of teams he would like to be traded for? About Jock Wilson:
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After suffering with loose dentures for years, many patients thought they would never have the sensation of having their own teeth again. But after using the latest in dental implant technology, Wade Klimpke DD and his staff at Wheatland Denture Centre have helped them gain their confidence back with permanent secure teeth. A smile is worth a thousand words and with the unique permanent bridges anchored by dental implants, clients aren’t afraid to hide their smiles anymore. Into his 15th year in private practice, Wade Klimpke DD is truly an experienced denturist with clinics in Strathmore and Calgary. With the addition of their fourth child, Courtney, Wade and his wife Shannon are kept very busy; especially when you consider Wade’s commitment to stay on top of dentistry’s ever-changing technology has found him being asked to lecture at various venues throughout North America. In doing so, Wade has been able to bring industry leading technology back to his practices. With hundreds of successful complex dental implant cases under his belt, Wade is dedicating most of his time to promoting his brand MyBite Denture Solutions. The goal is to provide patients with treatment options superior to conventional dentures that fit every budget. “We now have access to dental financing to help ease the strain of implant treatment, along with industry leading dental surgeons that have performed thousands of surgeries; it’s our mission to help.” To compliment his expanding practice, Wade has also welcomed Jamie Ho DD, a Licensed Denturist to be an associate at Wheatland Denture Centre. Jamie, who was born and raised in Edmonton, has been practicing
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The best way to stay at it is to set goals. Something fun that will get you active. Spring is on the horizon, so think outdoors. Sign up for a 5 km race, or a walk for charity. By signing up for something fun, you’re more likely going to make time for it, and involve friends and family, which are two key factors for staying motivated. Another important piece of the puzzle is not setting a goal too far in the future. When you set a goal for 6 months or longer, it’s easy to lose sight of its importance. It’s best to set a goal for no more than 12 weeks or three months away. This gives you enough time to train for an event but is a short enough time to still stay focused on the end result. Once your 3 month goal is set, then break that www.thenewsyneighbour.com
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Help For Seniors - New Seniors Property Tax Deferral Program and Education Property Tax Assistance The Government of Alberta is kicking off a new program this year designed to help seniors who are in financial need. It is called the “Seniors Property Tax Deferral Program”. This program allows eligible seniors, who are homeowners, the opportunity to defer their property taxes in part or whole through a low interest home equity loan. Seniors who apply would enter into an agreement where the Government of Alberta would pay property taxes to the municipality on the eligible senior’s behalf. The loan and interest is repaid upon the sale of the seniors house, or sooner if desired. In order to qualify for this program, you must be over 65 years of age and a homeowner who resides in Alberta. For those who are struggling on a fixed income, this may allow seniors who own their homes to stay in them longer by freeing up funds they would normally designate for taxes. “We’ve heard from seniors that it gets harder and harder each year to pay their increasing property taxes, especially because their retirement incomes stay the same,” said George VanderBurg, Minister of Seniors. “A seniors’ property tax deferral program will give seniors the opportunity to take advantage of the value in their home. It will help them to be more independent and live in their homes longer, without the burden of increasing property taxes.” To view the Seniors Property Tax Deferral Program Act, please see http://www.qp.alberta.ca/documents/Acts/ s07p2.pdf. If you require any further assistance, please contact Community Services at 403-207-7060. Another program seniors could benefit from is the “Education Property Tax Assistance Program” offered through the Government of Alberta. This program provides seniors a rebate for the year-to-year increases in the education portion of their property taxes. In order to qualify, seniors must be 65 years of age or older, have had an increase in their education portion of their taxes, be a homeowner and resident of Alberta. For details on this program or to apply, visit http://www.health.alberta.ca/seniors/property-tax-assistance.html or contact the Alberta Supports Contact Centre at 1-877-644-9992.
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My MyFavourite Favourite– –Fun Fun–– Fantastic and Fantastic andFabulous Fabulous There are a lot of things I would call one of my Favourite, Fantastic, Fabulous and Fun Stuff – but fish is not one of them. In an attempt to be “the better me, this year” I have decided to eat fish at least once a week. There’s lots of research on the power of fish to prevent heart disease. Examples are fatty fish or “dark fish” like tuna, salmon, sardines, swordfish, mackerel or bluefish, which are all high in Omega 3 fatty acids. There is now evidence that the salmon you’ll have for dinner tonight can actually treat heart disease! A study compared 229 women who had already been diagnosed with heart disease. Researchers tracked participants who ate 2 or more servings of any kind of fish each week (or 1 or more serving of dark fish). After three years, the results showed that those who ate more fish had less progression of their heart disease. There’s also evidence for fish being beneficial for many health problems, including osteoporosis and infections. There are even studies that show that fish has a major role in the prevention of cancers, including kidney, skin and colon cancers. So that should be enough to convince you to start eating fish! Even if you don’t like stronger-tasting fish, like tuna and salmon, freshwater fish, which are lighter tasting, may appeal to you. While leaner freshwater fish such as trout, bass, and whitefish may not be the best source of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, they still have them and they’re still both delicious and low in both calories and fat. So to help you out with “the new you” in 2013, I have included 4 super recipes for you to experiment with using a variety of different fish. I love Cilantro and Ginger so this recipes works for me!
Halibut with Cilantro Ginger Sauce 1 Tbsp sesame oil 1 medium shallot (minced) 2 Tbsp fresh ginger ½ Cup low sodium chicken broth ¼ tsp salt fresh ground pepper to taste
½ Cup fresh cilantro leaves 1 tsp unsalted butter spray olive oil 4 – 4 ounce halibut filets Place a large skillet in the oven and preheat to 425°F. Place the sesame oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the shallot and cook for about 3 minutes until just translucent. Add the minced ginger and cook for another three minutes. Add the chicken stock, salt, pepper and stir. Simmer for about 15 minutes. Place the sauce in a blender and add the fresh cilantro. Puree until smooth. Return to the skillet over low heat. Add the butter and allow to melt. Spray the large skillet with oil and add the halibut skin side down. Roast for about 10 – 14 minutes until done. Serve topped with the sauce.
In my world I cannot imagine eating salmon without dill, so this recipe works for me!
Poached Salmon with Lemon Dill Mayo
¼ Cup reduced fat mayo ¼ Cup reduced fat sour cream 1 tsp prepared horseradish 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice ½ tsp lemon zest 2 Tbsp fresh dill 1/8 tsp dried tarragon ¼ tsp salt Fresh ground pepper to taste 3 Quarts water 1 small shallot 2 bay leaves 6 black peppercorns 4- 4-ounce salmon fillets Combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, horseradish, lemon juice, lemon zest, dill, tarragon, salt and pepper in a small bowl and mix well. Chill. Place the water in a large skillet over high heat. Add the shallot, bay leaves and peppercorns. When the water begins to boil, reduce the heat to medium low so that the water is barely shivering. Let the water heat at that temperature for about ten minutes. Add the salmon filets to the poaching water and increase the heat slightly. Do not let the water come to a higher boil than a shiver. Poach the salmon for about 8 - 12 minutes depending on thickness. Remove to a paper towel to blot dry and
then place on a plate. Top with the mayonnaise and serve. Sake and Wasabi – OH YAH – this recipe works for Seared Tuna Steak with Sake-Wasabi me!
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2 tsp low-sodium soy sauce 1 Tbsp Sake (save the rest for enjoying with your meal) 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice 2 Tbsp honey 1 tsp wasabi paste
4 – 4 ounce tuna steaks 1/8 tsp salt black pepper to taste 1 tsp sesame oil 2 green onions Mix the soy sauce, sake, lime juice, honey and wasabi paste together in a small bowl. Whisk until the wasabi is completely dissolved. This can be done a day in advance and refrigerated. Rinse the tuna steaks and pat dry. Sprinkle one side with the salt and then pepper liberally on that side. Place the sake sauce in a small saucepan and heat over low heat. Do not allow the sauce to boil. Set the oven to warm and place serving plates inside. Heat the sesame oil in a large non-stick skillet over high until very hot (almost smoking). Add the tuna steaks, seasoned side down. Cook over medium-high heat until well seared and turn. Rare tuna will take about 4 - 5 minutes per side. Remove the plates from the oven and spoon about 4 tablespoons of the heated sauce into the bottom of each plate. Garnish by sprinkling the chopped scallions over the fish and serve. I love everything Mediterranean – this recipe works for me!
Mediterranean Whitefish in Foil 8 tsp olive oil 4 tsp capers 2 tsp caper liquid 2 tsp pure maple syrup ½ tsp salt
4 Tbsp fresh oregano black pepper to taste 1 tsp fennel seed (crushed to fine powder) 2 – 15 ounce navy beans (drained and rinsed) 1 large zucchini 4 – 4 ounce whitefish fillets 16 grape tomatoes, halved 16 large black olives cut into slivers 4 Tbsp white wine aluminum foil Fold each of the four sheets of foil so that it is almost a square (15 inches x 12 inches). Starting at one end of the folded edge cut a half of a heart shape in such a way that when the parchment is opened it is in the shape of a heart. Place the olive oil, capers, caper liquid, maple syrup, salt, oregano, pepper and fennel seed in a bowl and whisk until blended. Place 1/4 of the beans in each pouch, in the center of one half of the foil. Center them on one side of the cut heart so that the other side will fold over the top of the filets easily (do this for all four pouches). Add 1/4 of the diced zucchini in each pouch. Rinse the halibut filets in cold water and pat dry. Put the filets, one in each pouch, on top of the beans. Scatter 1/4 of the tomatoes and olives evenly over the fish in each pouch. Pour 1/4 of the olive oil mixture over the fish in each pouch. Add 1 tablespoon white wine to each of the pouches by pouring it over the beans. Close the foil by rolling the edge inward, starting at the point of the heart and working around to the base of the heart. The foil pouch with the fish inside will be in the shape of a large half circle. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Place the pouches on a cookie sheet and then into the oven. Cook for about 12 to 15 minutes. To serve, remove each pouch to a plate and let stand 30 seconds before cutting the pouch open and eating directly from the open pouch. There will be some hot steam that escapes when the parchment is cut, so be careful. I’m converted! I really don’t think eating fish at least once a week is going to be a problem for me anymore. Bon appétit! Kathryn Hartwell
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Double or nothing A real estate agent walking along the beach found a bottle. When he rubbed it, lo and behold, a genie appeared. “I will grant you three wishes,” announced the genie. “But there’s a catch – for every wish you make, your rival at Ray Hooker Real Estate gets the wish as well — only double.” The agent thought about this for a while. “For my first wish, I would like ten million dollars,” he announced. Instantly the genie gave him a Swiss bank account number and assured the man that $10,000,000 had been deposited. ” But your rival has just received $20,000,000,” the genie said. “I’ve always wanted a Ferrari,” the agent said. Instantly a Ferrari appeared. “But your rival has just received two Ferraris,” the genie said. “And what is your last wish?” “Well,” said the salesman, “I’ve always wanted to donate a kidney for transplant.”
The Strathmore Real Estate Market seen some modest improvement in 2012. Single family home sales increased 34% from 2011. The average sale price of a Single Family Home, however, continued to decrease 2% in 2012 to $290,121.00. Inventory went down 2%, and homes sold on average in 72 days, which is also down 7% from 2011. The Strathmore Condominium market also seen improvements in 2012 with sales up 42% from 2011. The Average Sale Price of a Condominium was $211,142.00 which was up almost 2% from 2011. The average days to sell also improved 41% from 132 days to 77 days. So you’re asking what does this all mean? In a nut shell, the Strathmore Real Estate Market is beginning to improve into a more balanced market place. 2013 is likely to follow in 2012’s footsteps with modest improvements continuing and low mortgage interest rates are likely here to stay for a bit longer. All information provided by the Calgary Real Estate Board MLS statistics data base and Carey Rose of RE/MAX Realty Horizon. See ad on back cover of the magazine. Page 48
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Amazon Rainforest I watched a documentary the other day about the Amazon rainforest and I just have not been able to stop thinking about it - it was so interesting! So I thought I would share some information about this most amazing place. The Amazon rainforest, also known in English as Amazonia or the Amazon Jungle, is a forest that covers most of the Amazon Basin of South America. This basin encompasses seven million square kilometers, of which five and a half million square kilometers are covered by rainforest. This region includes territory belonging to nine nations. The majority of the forest is contained within Brazil, with 60% of the rainforest, followed by Peru with 13%, Colombia with 10%, and with minor amounts in Venezuela, Ecuador, Bolivia, Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana. The Amazon represents over half of the planet's remaining rainforests, and it comprises the largest and most species-rich tract of tropical rainforest in the world. The rain forest has been in existence for at least 55 million years. More than 20% of Earth’s oxygen is produced in the Amazon rainforest; they call it the “Lungs of the Planet”. 70% of plants found to have anticancer properties are found only in the rainforest. An estimated 90% of Amazon rainforest plants used by Amazon natives have not been studied by modern science. The Amazon Rainforest is home to about 2.5 million insect species, tens of thousands of plants, and some 2,000 birds and mammals. To date, at least 40,000 plant species, 2,200 fishes, 1,294 birds, 427 mammals, 428 amphibians, and 378 reptiles have been
scientifically classified in the region. One in five of all the bird species in the world live in the rainforests of the Amazon, and one in five of the fish species live in Amazonian rivers and streams. Scientists have described between 96,660 and 128,843 invertebrate species in Brazil alone. The biodiversity of plant species is the highest on Earth with some experts estimating that one square kilometer (247 acres) may contain more than a thousand types of trees and thousands of species of other higher plants. The rainforest contains several species that can pose a hazard. Among the largest predatory creatures are the black caiman, jaguar, cougar, and anaconda. In the river, electric eels can produce an electric shock that can stun or kill, while piranhas are known to bite and injure humans. Various species of poison dart frogs secrete lipophilic alkaloid toxins through their flesh. There are also numerous parasites and disease vectors. Vampire bats dwell in the rainforest and can spread the rabies virus. Malaria, yellow fever and Dengue fever can also be contracted in the Amazon region. Between 1991 and 2000, the total area of forest lost in the Amazon rose from 415,000 to 587,000 square kilometres, with most of the lost forest becoming pasture for cattle. Deforestation has declined significantly in the Brazilian Amazon since 2004. From 2002 to 2006, the conserved land in the Amazon rainforest has almost tripled and deforestation rates have dropped up to 60%. About 1,000,000 square kilometres have been put onto some sort of conservation, which adds up to a current amount of 1,730,000 square kilometres. AMAZING!! I just added visiting the Amazon rainforest to my bucket list!
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62 MUIRFIELD Boulevard - $ 499,900
Golf course community just 20 minutes east of Calgary. Urban scheik 2 story on a walk out basement. 2681 sqft above grade 25x22 garage. 3 large bed, 2.5 bath. Dramatic functional floor plan MLS# C3513077
6-plex Condos in Carbon, AB. 2&3 Bedroom Units, Needs TLC, Sold As-Is. Units can be purchased separately $64,000$84,000, or entire complex is available for purchase. Call for more information.
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Rural Wheatland County - $ 539,900 Newer Ranch Style 1552 sqft Bungalow on full basement with 24'x26' heated attached garage. 3 acres with a 20'x40' shop R.V septic dump. Horse set up. MLS# C3540860
126 STRATHMORE LAKES Place - $ 399,900 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms. Classic bungalow on a fully finished walk out. Dark maple kitchen, high efficiency heating, 21'x23 garage. Large fenced/ landscaped lot. Infloor heating. MLS # C3542521
22C WESTLAKE Glen - $ 188,000 Payments as low as $845.00/month (PI OAC).3 bedroom ,1 full bath, walkout basement with large windows, fenced yard. Would make a great revenue property too. MLS# C3545948
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Carey's listings sell on average in 63 days, and for 95% of list price. The average listing in Strathmore sells in 72 days. Information provided by the Calgary Real Estate Board based on 2012 MLS statistics. 3 CAMBRIDGE Way - $79,000 Mobile home on owned lot in Carbon, AB. Needs TLC. 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, Open Floor Plan. Fenced yard with deck. MLS # C3545404
122 LANGDON Avenue - $175,000 Located across from the elementary school in Carseland, AB. On a large lot with 3+1 bedrooms, 1 full and 1 half bath. Basement is unfinished. Loads of potential in this home. MLS # C3548302
117 First ST - $65,000
1216 sqft mobile home built in 1990 on a 80'x100' treed lot with 3 bed, a full bath and a full ensuite. Nice wood stove. New windows. Sold As Is, Where Is, No Warranty. MLS# C3550584
222 CHRISTIAN Avenue - $49,000
Fixer Upper! 1.5 Storey in Standard. 50 minutes east of Calgary. Interior is gutted and home needs a new foundation. SOLD AS IS WHERE IS NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATIONS.