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Back in December after the Grey Cup in Edmonton, I wrote in this column that there would be some major off-season changes with the Calgary Stampeders. It certainly hasn’t been a fun off-season for Stamps head coach and general manager John Hufnagel as we have seen coaches and players defect to other teams and leagues. Throw in a few anticipated retirements and it’s safe to say we are going to see a much different Stampeder team in 2011. The biggest blow comes on defence as coordinator Chris Jones has lost the two best corners in the league. There is always a chance Brandon Browner will be back if things don’t work out in the NFL but to lose free agent Dwight Anderson as well is a major blow to the secondary. Signing free agent Geoff Tisdale out of Hamilton eases the blow but I don’t think anyone would call that an upgrade! Defensive lineman Tom Johnson also bolts to the NFL and the number one ranked defence all of a sudden has some holes. For the second straight year, Stamps fans have a major concern with the offensive line. Three starters from last year’s team are gone. Dan Comiskey because of a concussion. Rob Lazeo retired. (Will somebody please tell Jamie Crysdale at Gridiron Drilling and Blasting to stop poaching linemen?) To top it off, free agent left tackle Ben Archibald, the top offensive lineman in the CFL, signs with Wally Bouno and the BC Lions. The good news? According to my sources inside the organization, the Stamps are not that concerned about losing Archibald. The team is very high on prospect J’Michael Deane from Michigan State. Deane was a third round pick, 21st overall, in the 2010 CFL draft. He’s 6’5 and 312 pounds. The Toronto native is expected to make a major impression in this year’s training camp. In a perfect world, the Stamps would like to change their ratio on the offensive line this season. Instead of going with two Americans, they would like to reduce that to one or even go with an all Canadian line. Tim O’Neil will start at center. Dmitri Tsoumpas and Steve Myddelton are solid guards. A healthy Jon Gott will compete for a starting position with Deane, Zac Carlson, Oama Culbreath and Americans Edwin Harrison and Stanley Byrant. It will be an interesting training camp! Heritage Classic at McMahon Stadium Congratulations to the NHL and the Flames for hosting a very successful Heritage Classic last month. As a fan, you likely have no idea how close the League and the Players Association came to postponing the event. Give credit to
NHL ice maker Dan Craig and his team of ice techs. The Fire and Ice girls they weren’t, but those boys worked their buns off! Did you know Cisco was a major sponsor of the Heritage Classic? Likely not as their signage was on the ice making machines that never did make out for the NHL or WHL game. Apparently the ice was so brittle the ice machines were breaking through ice. I am told they could have used the ice machines for the WHL game on Monday but NHL said no as it would have created a major perception problem. The bottom line...it was a neat event and great for the city. After attending the original classic in 2003 and now this game, I have no desire to attend any more. Except maybe an outdoor game in Florida where I can wear shorts! Where’s Darryl? The Calgary Flames have been on a crazy run ever since Darryl Sutter was fired just after Christmas. Is anybody as surprised as me that Darryl has gone as dark as Jack Bauer on 24? I thought Flames President Ken King said “Darryl would still be involved in the organization as a consultant?” The way the Flames have turned their fortunes around you would think Darryl would like to come out of hiding and gloat a little bit. Then again, maybe his severance package was as big as Gary Holden’s at Enmax, and Sutter was told to keep quiet. I guess we may never know!
About Jock Wilson: Jock has been involved in the Calgary sport media scene for close to 30 years. He hosts the Calgary Stampeder football broadcasts on QR77 and is the co-host of Sportstalk with Mark Stephen from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm.
From the Publishers This is our St. Patrick’s Day, Kids and Art Issue. Personally, I love writing all the new articles every month, exploring and creating new great ways to share with you all. Writing and art expand our minds and what a great way to explore ourselves - get our heads out of the everyday expectations and daily chores. Inside this issue you will find quite a few tidbits and information following these themes along with the usual good stuff. Be sure not to miss our newest contributor Douglas Vermeeren. Doug is a really cool guy to talk to – he makes you feel uplifted and happy because he is so positive and determined; he has lots of good advice. Derek Donais’ ”Radiation Angels” book review sounds particularly interesting and Jody Brown’s column always gives you something to think about. We have chosen Happy Cat Sanctuary to receive the $500.00 Pennies from Heaven donations as you the readers voted them your choice, which is very appropriate since February was Responsible Pet Owners Month – maybe you all had that in the back of your mind when you voted! Well, I hope that old saying is true about March - it comes in like a Lion and goes out like a lamb, because I’m surely not the only one tired of all the cold weather we’ve been having. Brrrr! I know for sure my dogs are tired of it – they stare at me with those longing eyes, wondering why they have not been out for a run in awhile... which reminds me! The 1st annual Pet Expo is on April 30th - it is sure to be great fun. See you there! Enjoy your March and remember: spring really is coming sometime soon! Aleesha, Kathryn and Denise “March is a month of considerable frustration - it is so near spring and yet across a great deal of the country the weather is still so violent and changeable that outdoor activity in our yards seems light years away.” - Thalassa Cruso
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14-15 Body Parts - This month: BONES 16-17 Family Pages - St. Pattys Day & Kids 18-20 Our Pet Pages - For all the pet lovers 22-23 I Am A.. 24
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ST. PATRICK’S DAY JOKES Paddy and Mick were nailing up the side of a wooden house. Mick noticed that Paddy was examining the nails and throwing away every second and third nail. ‘What’s wrong with the nails?’ he asked. ‘The heads are at the wrong end.’ ‘You silly, can’t you see they are for the other side of the house?
Finnegans wife had been in a tragic accident and the police were questioning him. “Did she say anything before she died?” asked the sergeant. “She spoke without interruption for about forty years,” said Finnegan.
“Seamus, do you understand French?” “I do if it’s spoken in Irish!”
Two Irishmen had just won $5000,000 in a lottery. Having a pint in a pub Tim say to Sean, what about all them beggin letters, Sean replies, we’ll just keep sending them.
Paddy was shaving when he knocked the mirror off the shelf and it fell to the floor and it cracked across the middle. Paddy gazed in horror. ‘Bejabbers, I’ve cut my throat,’ he gasped.
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FOUR LITTLE PIGS It was a bright and sunny summer’s day. Four pink and fuzzy piglets came outside to play. Soon bored, they decided to escape from their pen, Their names were Gertrude and Mable, Madeline and Gwen. Their first stop was the garden, what do you think they found? Sweet and juicy apples lay scattered on the ground. They tasted carrots and beets and berries that were so yummy! They ate and ate until they couldn’t fit anything else in their tummies. They said hello to the kitties, and good morning to the dogs. They chased the ducks and chickens and ran away from a big ugly frog. After running through the hay field, playing tag and hide and seek. The piglets stopped to take a swim in the cool and bubbling creek. Suddenly! They heard a familiar voice calling, The four little piglets all started bawling. Now we’re in trouble, we weren’t supposed to leave our pen. But when we get bored tomorrow, We’ll do it all over again!
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Dear Newsy Neighbour, As a new mom - and an old business owner - I was a little daunted by trying to build up my clientelle again after a 2 year hiatus. I worked for a year with the “usual” advertising options but found business quite slow. After advertising with The Newsy Neighbour for just 3 months I am now busy enough to open up 2 more days a week! Amanda Musselman - Natural Rhythmz Hi, We think that Happy Cat Sanctuary should get the Pennies From Heaven Project. Thanks, Bernie and Lisa. Hello Kathryn, I choose to give my support to the Happy Cat Sanctuary. Of course all of the charities are deserving, but Happy Cat is a charity close to my heart. Both of my cats are adopted from Happy Cat, and I know they can use all the support they can get. Many people may choose to donate to charties that help people, but the lost, abandoned and stray cats of Strathmore and surrounding areas need help too! Thanks for giving me the opportunity to let you know who I would choose!! And thanks for a great magazine! ~ Paige My vote is for Happy Cat Sanctuary :-) ~Michelle My vote is the Happy Cat Sanctuary. I don’t believe they get as many donations or grants (or whatever) as the other two charities do. So, Happy Cat Sanctuary it is. Let’s help these ladies who help the poor kitties that can’t help themselves. Thank you, Pat Thank you everyone for all the emails we received about the Pennies from Heaven Project. There is no way we can publish them all. Please continue to support our cause and thank you for being valued readers. ~ The Newsy Neighbour Team!
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If I mentioned words like Scapulae, Calcaneus, Humeri, Pisiform or Tarsals, would you know these are all bones in your arms, hands, legs or feet? Well, they are and you have 26 bones in your feet and 27 bones in each hand. The adult human body has a total of 206 bones – wow! Your bones are pretty amazing; they are much lighter than steel or concrete, but weight for weight they are much stronger. We think of them as the frame our muscles are built around, but actually your bones are one of the primary organs of the body and have many different functions and purposes. Inside each bone is a jelly-like substance called bone marrow, which produces blood cells for the body. Blood vessels run through the center of the bone so that it receives food, oxygen and minerals. They are essential for mineral storage including calcium.
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If it should be I grow frail and weak, And pain prevents my peaceful sleep, Then you must do what just be done, When this last battle cannot be won. You will be sad I understand, Selfishness might stay your hand, But on this day, more than the rest, Your love and friendship take the test. We’ve had so many happy years, That what has come can hold no fears. You’d not want me to suffer, so When the time comes, let me go Take me where my needs they’ll tend Only – stay with me until the end. Hold me firm and speak to me, Until my eyes no longer see, It is a kindness that you do for me. Although my tail its last has waved, From pain and suffering I’ve been saved. Do not grieve it should be you, Who must decide this thing to do? We’ve been so close we two these years, Don’t let your heart hold any tears. ~ Anonymous Page 14
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Almost every bone in your body is made of the same materials. The outer surface of the bone is called the periosteum; it is a thin, dense membrane that contains nerves and blood vessels that nourish the bone. The next layer is made up of compact bone, which is smooth and very hard. Within the compact bone are many layers of cancellous bone, which looks a bit like a sponge. Cancellous bone is not quite as hard as compact bone, but it is still very strong – it protects the bone marrow. A baby’s body has about 300 bones at birth, which eventually fuse to form the 206 bones that adults have. Some of a baby’s bones are made entirely of cartilage, which is soft and flexible during childhood, and as you grow it slowly is replaced by bone, with help from calcium. By the time you are about 25, this process will be complete. The biggest bone in the body is the femur in the thigh, and the smallest is the stapes bone in the middle ear. In an adult, the skeleton comprises around 30-40% of the total body weight, and half of this weight is water. A great deal of what we can do to keep bones strong comes down to not significantly abusing them - make sure you put on a helmet while biking or motorcycling, or www.thenewsyneighbor.com
wear other protective gear while engaged in sports. On the other hand, a little light abuse, while weight training for example, will actually keep bones strong in much the same that running keeps the cardio system in top condition. A proper diet is also essential to keeping bones healthy. Weak bones are more susceptible to injury, so a diet rich in calcium will do bones a world of good. Calcium supplements can also be taken with vitamin D, a nutrient which research has shown to be absolutely essential to bone health, especially later in life, to help ward off such age-related conditions such as osteoporosis. So this March think about your bones! Eat right and make time for a nice long spring walk – for your bones. By: Kathryn Hartwell
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ST. PATRICKS DAY & KIDS
St. Patrick's Day is celebrated by the Irish and Irish at Heart! A day for parades, "wearing of the green," music, songs, Irish food, and activities for the kids - crafts, colouring and games. It’s a time for fun. Some communities even go so far as to dye rivers or streams green! “Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig” is the Gaelic way of expressing a wish that you have all the blessings of St Patrick and the "luck of the Irish" to go with it. Finding or catching a leprechaun (who would then give you gold) was a lucky event that could only take place in Ireland! The Irish are descendants of great Celtic and Viking fighters and their natural fighting skills often ensured survival - hence, they became known as the 'lucky' people. My own descendants on my fathers side are from Ireland and the old 17th Century O' Toole castle has been modernised and is privately owned. A British garrison occupied the castle during the 1798 rebellion. It’s cool to think about days gone by and your ancestors from long ago. For St. Patrick’s Day, besides eating and drinking – be artsy. You can draw your own family tree and open your childs imagination to the past and their heritage. Teach your children to use their imagination – create visions of castles, kings and imaginings of days gone by. It’s fun to create stories in the minds of your children.
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Every single day should be about your kids and on St. Patrick’s Day, you can really have some fun. Remember the Dr. Seuss books? I loved those books and have saved many of them for when I have my own grandchildren to read stories to. Well, remember the one GREEN EGGS AND HAM? Now, getting your kids to eat green eggs could be an issue – but what fun it could be. And they are super easy to make - it could not get much easier. Just add green food colouring to your scrambled eggs!! What a fun way to surprise you family!! Haha!!
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Since ART AND KIDS are a part of this month's themes, how about making your own rubber stamps – using potatoes? I’m not kidding! Just think about all the different shapes and colous you could use. Just cut a potato in half and cut little shapes out of the inside. Maybe let mom and dad do the cutting. We only want to cut potatoes – not fingers. Then dip the flat side into paint. Stamp onto construction paper. You could also sprinkle glitter on the wet paint. Kids love stamping, even if it doesn't look like anything in particular – what a great way to help them develop their imaginations!
New Age Lingo (That only our kids understand)
I spend a lot of time on my computer everyday doing research for articles, and I am also a member of Facebook; but I only go to that site if someone sends me something to view and lots of times they send it in computer lingo that I don’t get. For instance, "lol" – it took me awhile to figure out that it meant “laugh out loud”. I didn’t want to ask because it seems everyone knew the meaning but me. So for young and old alike, I did some research to teach you this new computer lingo language all our kids are speaking - or should I say writing. I only included up to “C” because the magazine it not big enough to include them all. Each month I will enlighten you on more until we get through the whole alphabet - and trust me, that could take awhile. BRB – Be Right Back BRH – Be Right Here BTA – But Then Again BTW – By the Way btw – Between you and me CU – See You CNP – Continued in Next Post CUL8R – See you later CUOL – See you on line CYA – See Ya I don’t know about you, but it seems as though this quick and easy way of communicating is taking over the world. When was the last time you sent or received an actual hand written letter? Oh, the good old days! By: Kathryn Hartwell AAK – Alive and Kicking AAR – At any Rate AAS – Alive and Smiling AND – Any Day Now AFAIK – As Far As I Know AFK – Away From the Keyboard AFN – That’s All for Now AOTA – All of the Above AV – Avatar
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Tail Waggers Dog Walking Service and Quality Dog Grooming are very pleased to be organizing Strathmore’s first annual Pet Expo.The Expo will be open from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. with set up beginning at 8:00 a.m. for all exhibitors. We anticipate this to be a fun filled day and a first of its kind in Strathmore. We hope you can join us either as an exhibitor or a visitor. If you would like to rent a table the charge will be $25. Please contact either of us if you would like to be a part of this event by March 31, 2011.
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According to the Animal Protection Act of Alberta, it is an offence to leave an animal outside for an extended period of time without adequate shelter. Adequate shelter is defined as... insulated, elevated and provides protection from the wind and moisture. During a cold spell please: •Keep your cat indoors! •Bring your dog inside and ensure he has adequate shelter when out and time outside should be limited to what is absolutely necessary. •Bring your rabbit indoors and ensure he has adequate shelter when out. •Bang on the hood of your car before starting the engine. •Contact the Calgary Humane Society at 403.205.4455 if you see an animal outside for extended periods of time without adequate shelter
What is the best option when it comes to Grooming?
Which is the better option for your dog or cat - going to a groomer or having the groomer come to you? There isn’t one easy answer; each situation and pet is unique. There are mobile grooming services that include that groomer coming to your residence with all of their supplies, including a table if needed, and they can set up wherever you would like them to. Preferably, they would have access to a bathroom for bath time; however, it is not necessary (some groomers have a product called “waterless bath” that is great to use on senior pets or pets with mobility issues. It is a spray on product that goes on and is toweled off. It leaves your pet clean and soft as if they have had an actual bath. This can be used on all pets if a bathroom is not accessible). Mobile groomers should have cleaning products and supplies that they bring and they should always promise to leave your home the way they found it. You shouldn’t even know they were ever there! Nervous travelers and pets with mobility issues can benefit from mobile grooming. Make sure you do your research before choosing a groomer for your pet - you want to find one who treats your pet with the love you give them! Within Strathmore town limits some groomers offer FREE pick up and delivery for your pet (or for a nominal fee for out-of-town limits). Grooming at a salon does offer your pet the optimum grooming experience, as the groomer should have a full service salon and a very calming grooming environment. This is a better option for people with small children or who have distractions at home that may distract the pet during its grooming session. Sometimes you can find a groomer who welcomes you to stay with your pet during the groom! Lastly, always make sure you can take a tours of the facility. Melissa David Quality Dog Grooming Page 20
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I AM A Cauliflower Hello my name is Carmelita and I am a Cauliflower. My ancestors can be traced back to the wild cabbage that originated in ancient Asia Minor, and they resembled kale or collards not what we look like today. Our name comes from the Latin words caulus (cabbage) and floris (flower). We were originally grown in the Mediterranean and Asia Minor as a vegetable for over 2000 years. We were an important part of the diet in Italy and Turkey since 600 BC and we became popular in France after King Louis XIV favoured our nutty sweet flavour after that we became very popular and people all over northern Europe loved to eat us. By 1633, we were known as Cole Florie (cabbage flower) but now people call us cauliflower. We are readily available in supermarkets all year round, but our best seasons are spring and fall. I have lots of different cousins and we can be all sorts of different colors including pale green, white or even purple. We have all sorts of different pretty names like “Snowball”, “Snow Crown”, “Mayflower”, “Snow White” and we have been described as a bridal bouquet. Asian Indians love to eat us with curry spices but we are good with lots of different sauces and the very best with melted cheese. We are packed with vitamins and just one serving of cauliflower can supply you with a whole day's worth of vitamin C and one serving only contains 25 calories. We are also an excellent source of Vitamin K, folate and fibre. We are also naturally high in purines, two types of phytochemicals, glucosinolates and thiocyanates. These chemicals increase the livers ability to detoxify harmful substances in the body, making us a great de-tox companion. Furthermore a sulphur compound in my body called sinigrin, may inhibit cancer development. Experts recommend you should eat at least 3 to 5 servings of cruciferous vegetables per week, including cauliflower, cabbage and broccoli. The high vitamin C content is linked with protection against rheumatoid arthritis. In addition to all this we also contains a phytonutrient, indole-3-56, which is linked to reduced cardiovascular risks. So we are not just pretty to look at we are pretty good for your wonderful body. I have included some yummy recipes so you can enjoy my great flavour and get healthy at the same time. Bo voyage – see you in the spring.
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CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE
1 Medium cauliflower, separated into small florets 6 Tbsp. Butter, divided ½ red bell pepper, finely chopped 4 green onions, thinly sliced 1 Tbsp. chopped parsley 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour ½ tsp. Salt 1/8 tsp. Pepper 1 ½ Cups milk 1 Cup soft bread crumbs 1 ½ Cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees and butter a 2-quart baking dish. Steam cauliflower until tender, about 7 minutes. Set aside. In a medium saucepan, melt 4 Tbsp. of butter over medium heat and add bell pepper and cook for about two minutes. Add green onion and chopped parsley cook for another two minutes, add the flour and stir until blended then add the milk and stir until thickened. Add 1 Cup of cheese, salt and pepper and stir until the cheese is melted. Combine with the cauliflower and turn into baking dish and top with remaining cheese. Melt the remaining 2 Tbsp. of butter and toss with the breadcrumbs and sprinkle over the casserole. Bake for about 30 minutes or until nicely browned.
CAULIFLOWER AND BROCCOLI SALAD
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1 Head Cauliflower 1 Bunch Broccoli 2 small onions, sliced and separated ½ Cup mayonnaise 1/3 Cup vegetable oil 1/3 Cup white wine vinegar ¼ Cup sugar ½ tsp. Salt ¼ tsp. Pepper 2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 medium cauliflower, broken into flowerets 3 Tbsp. red wine vinegar 2 Tbsp. melted butter 2 Tbsp. red bell pepper 2 Tbsp. green bell pepper 1 tsp. sugar ¼ tsp. salt
Wash and trim broccoli and cauliflower. Break into florets and combine with all ingredients. Cover and refrigerate overnight or for several hours. I add sunflower seeds to my salad or you could add nuts or raisins – use your imagination. CAULIFLOWER SOUP
1 Large Cauliflower 3 Tbsp. butter 1 medium onion, finely chopped 3 Tbsp. flour 3 Cups milk 1 Cup sour cream 3 vegetable bouillon cubes, crushed Chopped parsley for garnish Parmesan cheese Steam cauliflower until tender. Sauté onion in the butter until tender and add flour. Slowly add 3 cups of milk and sour cream. Drain cauliflower and blend in a food processor until smooth. Add to onion mixture and cook until heated through. Garnish with chopped parsley
Steam cauliflower for about 7 minutes. Drain and add to all ingredients in a saucepan and cook for 6 – 8 minutes. VEGETARIAN CURRY
CAULIFLOWER
1 ½ tsp. fresh ginger, grated 2 Tbsp. sesame seeds 3 Tbsp. peanuts – optimal 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 Tbsp. cumin 1 tsp. ground cloves 1 tsp. turmeric ½ tsp. cayenne pepper 2 Tbsp. water 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil 2 onions, chopped 1 cauliflower, chopped 1 ½ Tbsp. lemon juice In a blender or food processor grind together the ginger, sesame seeds, peanuts, garlic, spices and water. Sauté the onions in vegetable oil over medium heat about 3-5 minutes then add cauliflower and spice mixture. Cook 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally until cauliflower is almost done then add the lemon juice and cook for 3 minutes. Enjoy!
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Lemon-Irish Whiskey Cake Recipe
Ideally this recipe should be started the day before baking. 1 lemon, zest of, cut into julienne • 3/4 cup superfine sugar (regular sugar can be processed in a blender of food processor) •3 eggs, beaten • 1/4 cup Irish whiskey • 3/4 cup butter, at room temperature • 2 cups flour • 3/4 cup almonds, ground • 1 pinch salt Preparation : Place julienned lemon zest in a small bowl. Let it soak in whiskey overnight. The next day, preheat oven to 350°F .Grease a 9 inch cake pan. Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy and then whisk in the eggs. Sift the flour and add to the butter mixture together with the salt. Stir to blend. Fold in the ground almonds. Strain the whiskey, discarding the zest, and stir the whiskey into the batter. Pour into the prepared pan, and bake for about one hour, until golden brown, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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1 pound pork sausage links • 1/2 pound thick-sliced bacon, cut in 2” pieces • 4 large potatoes, (2 pounds) • 2 large onions, sliced 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley • salt and pepper, to taste 2 cups water Preparation : In a skillet cook the bacon pieces until they turn golden, and then drain on paper towels. Brown sausages (prick in several places with fork) in bacon fat; drain on paper towels and slice into 1/4-inch pieces. Peel and slice potatoes about 1/4-inch thick. In a casserole dish, alternate layers of bacon, sausage, onion, and potato, seasoning the potatoes with salt and pepper. Sprinkle each layer with a little parsley. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of fat from the skillet. Add water and bring to the boil. Pour over the potato casserole. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Remove the cover and cook for an additional 15 minutes, until the top is browned and potatoes become tender.
Irish Boiled Dinner
4 pounds brisket corned beef • 1 clove garlic, minced •1 bay leaf •1 can onion soup •4 whole peppercorns •6 medium potatoes, quartered •1/2 cup celery cut into 1” pieces •1/4 teaspoon rosemary, crushed •6 medium carrots, cut into 1” pieces •1 medium green cabbage, cut into wedges •3 tablespoons flour •3 tablespoons water Preparation : Rinse corned beef and place in large heavy pan. Add soup and seasonings. Cover and cook over low heat for 3-1/2 hours. Add potatoes, carrots and celery. Place cabbage on top and cover. Cook for about 1 hour or until everything is tender. Remove meat, vegetables and bay leaf. Gradually blend water into flour until smooth. Slowly stir into sauce. Stir and cook until thickened. www.thenewsyneighbor.com
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When you put off something that you dread, the tension only builds and this can cause stress. Why create un necessary stress in your life? If you simply get it done right away, then you won’t have to deal with the stress of doing it any more and it is out of your hands. Perhaps you don’t want to file until the deadline? Whatever your reasons may be remember, this can have its own problems. If you give it to a professional, chances are it will be late if you wait too long, because s/he will be too busy with people who gave their returns earlier, and they will have priority. If you go to the post office, you are guaranteed to wait in line with the other people doing their last minute filing. And if you try to file online, there is a chance that there will be blockages due to the high volume of people trying to file at the last minute. Better get it done early and avoid these headaches.
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Did you know that you can post date your cheque to the filing deadline? If you owe money, then you can still file early and not pay until the deadline. Plus this avoids the possibility of any late filing penalties, which makes your whole life easier (and less expensive). In most cases you can simply go online with your bank and set it up so that your personal tax payment is set up to be automatically paid on the day that you choose to pay it. This also saves you a trip to the bank. Online payments are easy and safe – banks are now insured against fraud, and they are always willing to help you set up your online services, since it saves them money for you to use these as opposed to in-person services. Or you can always post-date a cheque you send in with your return. There are certainly more reasons to file your personal taxes early, depending on your situation. But stress relief and simply getting ahead of the game are usually reason enough! And most tax professionals really appreciate clients who get things to them with plenty of time to spare – it eases their stress levels, too! www.thenewsyneighbor.com
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A child was asked to write a book report on the entire Bible. Here is what was written:
The Children’s Bible in a Nutshell
In the beginning, which occurred near the start, there was nothing but God, darkness, and some gas. The Bible says, ‘The Lord thy God is one,’ but I think He must be a lot older than that. Anyway, God said, ‘Give me a light!’ and someone did. Then God made the world. He split the Adam and made Eve. Adam and Eve were naked, but they weren’t embarrassed because mirrors hadn’t been invented yet. Adam and Eve disobeyed God by eating one bad apple, so they were driven from the Garden of Eden... not sure what they were driven in though, because they didn’t have cars. Adam and Eve had a son, Cain, who hated his brother as long as he was Abel. Pretty soon all of the early people died off, except for Methuselah, who lived to be like a million or something. One of the next important people was Noah, who was a good guy, but one of his kids was kind of a Ham. Noah built a large boat and put his family and some animals on it. He asked some other people to join him, but they said they would have to take a rain check. After Noah came Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Jacob was more famous than his brother, Esau, because Esau sold Jacob his birthmark in exchange for some pot roast. Jacob had a son named Joseph who wore a really loud sports coat. Another important Bible guy is Moses, whose real name was Charlton Heston. Moses led the Israel Lights out of Egypt and away from the evil Pharaoh after God sent ten plagues on Pharaoh’s people. These plagues included frogs, mice, lice, bowels, and no cable. God fed the Israel Lights every day with manicotti. Then he gave them His Top Ten Commandments. These include: don’t lie, cheat, smoke, dance, or covet your neighbour’s stuff. Oh, yeah, I just thought of one more: Humour thy father and thy mother. One of Moses’ best helpers was Joshua who was the first Bible guy to use spies. Joshua fought the battle of Geritol and the fence fell over on the town. After Joshua came David.. He got to be king by killing a giant with a slingshot. He had a son named Solomon who had about 300 wives and 500 porcupines. My teacher says he was wise, but that doesn’t sound very wise to me. After Solomon there were a bunch of major league prophets. One of these was Jonah, who was swallowed by a big whale and then barfed up on the shore. There were also some minor league prophets, but I guess we don’t have to worry about them. After the Old Testament came the New Testament. Jesus is the star of The New Testament. He was born in Bethlehem in a barn. (I wish I had been born in a barn too, because my mom is always saying to me, “Close the door! Were you born in a barn?” It would be nice to say, “As a matter of fact, I was.”) During His life, Jesus had many arguments with sinners like the Pharisees and the Republicans. Jesus also had twelve opossums. The worst one was Judas Asparagus. Judas was so evil that they named a terrible vegetable after him. Jesus was a great man. He healed many leopards and even preached to some Germans on the Mount. But the Republicans and all those guys put Jesus on trial before Pontius the Pilot. Pilot didn’t stick up for Jesus. He just washed his hands instead. Anyways, Jesus died for our sins, and then came back to life again. He went up to Heaven but will be back at the end of the Aluminum. His return is foretold in the book of Revolution.
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Chestermere Keep your preschooler active this winter! Fit Kids Chestermere Winter Session February to June
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Keeping Your Child Active – Fit Kids Chestermere Preschool Gymnastics
Many people say there is not much out there to do with your preschooler in athletics…BUT they are wrong! Offered two days a week, there is a fantastic gymnastics class here at Chestermere Recreation Center and it is called Fit Kids Chestermere Preschool Gymnastics! This is a unique structured gymnastics class that allows you and your child to spend time together while providing your child with a head start on learning fundamental gymnastics, spatial awareness, proprioception, hand eye co ordination and balance skills all in one class. Each class begins routinely with two warm up songs, a brief full body stretch and then continues with two circuits of activities with a parachute game in between. This program offers a very experienced and educated instructor with customized equipment for preschoolers. Each week a new theme is introduced and will involve equipment such as crash mats, hanging ropes, rings, a single bar, balance beams, small vaults, a mini trampoline and much more! Do not miss out on this creative, fun, energetic, and stimulating program! Always “A new adventure in gymnastics every week!” Fit Kids Chestermere runs two sessions per year, the first in the fall from September to January and then a winter session from February to June. Currently the winter session is underway but space is available in select time slots. Contact Barbara Howes for class availability, pricing and registration at 403-607-8647 or email fitkidschestermere@shaw.ca.
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Logocontest Attention Artists of All Ages, the lyalta recreation Association is holding a logo Contest! The winner will get a prize of $50.00 and a free t-shirt! All ideas, colors, and deigns are welcome by all ages. The only requirement is to include “Lyalta Recreation Association� within the logo!
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MY FAVOURITE - FABULOUS - FANTASTIC AND FUN STUFF If you ask anyone in my family what one of my favourite things in the world might be I’m pretty sure they all would say “Grand Marnier.” I love Grand Marnier. Not only can you enjoy the flavour in many different drinks – my favourite being Blueberry Tea – but you may also cook with it. Sauces, desserts, sides or main courses - there are many different ways to enjoy the incredible flavour of this special liqueur. Here are some fabulous-fantastic Grand Marnier recipes for you to try. I know for sure these will become some of your fantastic and fabulous favourites
CLASSIC CUSTARD
9 Egg Yokes 1/2 Cup Sugar 3 Cups heavy cream 1 tsp. vanilla extract 6 Tbsp. Grand Marnier TOPPING 4 Tbsp. freshly-grated orange zest 1 Tbsp. Grand Marnier Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Beat eggs with sugar until thick and creamy. While stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, add cream in a slow and steady stream, then mix in vanilla and Grand Marnier. Divide mixture into 6 custard cups and place the cups in a 2-inch deep baking pan. Place baking pan on center oven rack and carefully pour in hot water to surround the cups in water 1 inch deep. Bake for 35 minutes until center is set. Remove cups from pan and let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate at least 2 hours. Just before serving, blend orange zest with 1 tablespoon Grand Marnier. Top each of the custards with the zest mixture. If you do not want to go to the expense of using the liqueur or just do not want to use alcohol, orange juice concentrate can usually be successfully substituted in most recipes.
GRAND MARNIER CHICKEN
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1 ¼ Cups apricot jam ½ Cups Grand Marnier ¼ Cup balsamic vinegar 3 Tbsp. Worchestershire sauce 2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard 2 Tbsp. honey ¼ tsp. chili pepper or cayenne ½ tsp. ground sage 6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves Place apricot jam, Grand Marnier, balsamic vinegar, Worchestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, honey, pepper flakes, and sage in a saucepan. Gently heat while stirring
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Banana Bread has been and always will be the favourite loaf in our family – but just wait a moment until I make this one – all that may change.
GRAND MARNIER POUND CAKE
1 Cup butter, softened 1 2/3 Cups sugar 2 Cups flour 1 tsp. baking powder ¼ tsp. salt ¼ Cup Grand Marnier 1 Tbsp. grated orange zest 5 Eggs 12 ounces miniature chocolate chips Glaze: ¼ Cup orange juice ¼ Cup Grand Marnier ¼ Cup sugar Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Generously butter a 10-inch loaf pan, then sprinkle it with flour, tapping out the excess. Set aside. In a large bowl with the electric mixer on high speed, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually beat in the sugar and continue beating until the mixture is light and fluffy. Turn the mixer speed to low. Sift in the flour, baking powder, and salt. Beat just until the flour is absorbed. Beat in the Grand Marnier and orange zest. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add chocolate chips. Spread the batter in the prepared pan, smoothing the top even. Bake until the cake shrinks from the side of the pan and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean, about 1 hour and 5 minutes. Let stand in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then carefully unmold the cake onto a piece of wax paper. Glaze: Meanwhile, combine the orange juice, Grand Marnier, and sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over moderate heat. Lower the heat and simmer until the mixture forms a light syrup, about 5 minutes. Then brush the syrup all over the warm cake. When it is cool, transfer it to a serving plate.
until jam has melted and all ingredients are combined. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature. Place chicken breasts in a large zip-top bag. Pour in the apricot marinade, squeeze out the air, and seal the bag. Toss to coat chicken. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight. Preheat oven to 375 F. Line a baking pan with nonstick foil. Remove chicken from marinade and arrange in a single layer in the prepared pan. Reserve 3/4 cup of the marinade. Bake chicken breasts about 30 minutes, basting with reserved marinade every 10 minutes. Do not overcook or chicken will be dry. Cover loosely with foil and let chicken rest for 10 minutes before serving.
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(11 yrs. old & over) A 7 hr. course to teach child care skills, how to get along and intro. First Aid & CPR. Cost: $60 + GST. In Chestermere and Langdon Dates: March 19, 9:00am – 4:00pm. April 9 9:00am – 4:00pm www.cscommunitycurrents.com COMMUNITY SERVICES
The Great Canadian Barn Dance “The Kunkel Family Comes Home”
THE DRYLANDERS The name “Drylanders”should get the attention of some longtime residents in the area. In the early 1960’s the Drylanders, Lloyd Kunkel and his musical family, played for dances in many parts of the Calgary area, including Strathmore, Carseland , Standard and others. But most of all they played in Chestermere, at the old Chestermere Hall. Early residents of Chestermere, Lloyd and his sons also played regularly in Calgary at the old Crossroads Hotel and the Palliser. For a time, both fiddler Roy Warhurst and Ron (Buckshot) Barge performed with the band. They moved away many years ago and built the Great Canadian Barn Dance near Pincher Creek and have become well-known throughout the province and beyond for their wholesome family entertainment centre. Now they’re coming back, three generations of Kunkels, for one night only at the Chestermere Recreation Complex, on April 16th. See ad on this page!
Independent Doesn't Have to Mean Alone! Chestermere Recreation Centre April 16, 2011 Dinner / Show / Dance
Tickets - $45 per person
Tickets available from: Chestermere Recreation Office Chestermere Library Lois Jennifer Elaine
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Cash Bar: 5:00 pm Roast Beef Dinner: 6:00 Show: 7:30 pm Dance: 9:00 pm
Fundraiser for: Chestermere Whitecappers, Lions Club & Historical Society
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Douglas Vermeeren is the founder of the Succeed Research center. He has conducted similar research to that of Napoleon Hill (Think and Grow Rich) by studying the lives of more than 400 of the world’s top achievers. He developed several success systems that have revolutionized personal lives, business and financial situations for hundreds of people around the globe. Doug is also the producer of the film The Opus featuring Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Joe Vitale, Bill Bartmann, Marci Shimoff, Morris Goodman, Bob Doyle, John Demartini and others.
THINKING AND WEALTH As I have conducted my research on the super successful and super wealthy I have found many clues that are fundamental in creating greater financial success. One that I will talk about in this post is simple but extremely profound. It comes down to appreciation. One of the major differences between those who are highly financially successful and those who are not comes down to appreciating their money. No doubt there are some people there shaking their heads right now saying, ‘this is silly, we all appreciate money.” But do we? Let me explain what I mean by appreciation. Most people think that appreciation simply means to have good feelings or gratitude towards a thing or situation. Maybe you appreciate something someone did for you or a gift someone gave you. Appreciation is so much deeper than that, especially when it comes to looking at money. In fact, a great way to explain this might be to look at the opposite of appreciation – depreciation. This is a word we heard more often when it comes to things in the financial realm. Most people say they appreciate their money, but they most of the time making purchases that depreciate. Therefore we may safely assume that most people really don’t understand what it means to appreciate their money. The dictionary defines appreciation as “understanding of the nature and quality of something.” Most people don’t truly understand the value of their money. Consumer research groups suggest that the average american household spends more than 96% of their income on purchases that immediately depreciate. While it is understandable that some items such as food, clothing and shelter are necessities, the same research indicates that much of the income is currently spent on entertainment. These expenditures have no appreciation value. If you want to see your wealth increase dramatically you need to begin keep a more careful eye on your depreciation spending. I am not against enjoying life and having a great time. But to receive great financial returns a small shift is required. My personal research into the lives of the world’ most successful people demonstrates that by delaying immediate gratification and shifting the purchase mentality to appreciation great wealth can be created. Purchases that appreciate, like investments, begin to place your money in a position where it works for you and grows by itself. So the next time you are about to make purchases, even small ones, pause and consider the value of the purchase – Appreciative or depreciative. Set a goal to increase the amount of appreciative purchases you are making and you will find yourself moving towards greater financial freedom. By: Douglas Vermeeren www.thenewsyneighbor.com
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Chestermere Public Library greatly appreciates funding and support from the Town of Chestermere, Rocky View County and Alberta’s Public Library Services Branch. This has enabled our library to provide services, resources and programs that meet the needs of our growing community.
The Chestermere Public Library Book Clubs
Pick up the latest read at the library, then come to the next meeting. No preregistration is required. * The Novel Book Club (adult) meets February 24 at 7:00pm to discuss The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. * The Awesome Book Club (ages 12+) meets February 18 at 3:00pm to discuss Graceling and The Boy in the Striped Pajamas. * The Super Duper Book Club (grades 4-6) meets on March 9 from 5:30pm to 6:30pm to discuss Nancy Drew: Green Eyed Monster and Hardy Boys: Killer Mission. Saturday Afternoon Family Movies Bored this winter? Want to keep warm but get out of the house? Then come to the library! Every Saturday at 2:00pm we play a family movie in the program room. Check our website or Facebook for the upcoming movie, and then bring your own popcorn and snacks and enjoy!
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His, Her’s “N” R’s has been a distributor of the Ezze Wear™ clothing line for 16 years. Our comfort travel-wear line of wrinkle-free clothing is made in Canada of 100% pre-shrunk breathable cotton and No Ironing required. Great comfort, easy care, up to 25 colours and nine different cotton types as well as many different styles are just a few of the reasons why you will want Ezze Wear for your casual lifestyle, work or vacation. Sizing from Small to Plus 4X, generous sizing. Phone:
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FOOT CLINIC Includes: Foot examinations (incl. diabetics), toenail and callous trimming, recommendation for pain reduction + foot cream. With RN and Certified Master Pedicurist with 25 years’ experience. Chestermere Whitecappers’ Cenre Every other month, last Thursday. Date of next clinic: Thursday, March 31, 9:00am – 3:00pm By appointment only: please call 207-7061 www.cscommunitycurrents.com
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Kill A Watt Power Monitor Available
Fortis Alberta has donated a Kill A Watt power monitor to the Chestermere Public Library. The monitor can be borrowed just like a book, and has a 3 week lending period. Now you can cut your energy costs and find out what appliances are actually worth keeping plugged in. Simply connect these appliances to the Kill A Watt EZ, and it will assess how efficient they really are. Large LCD display will count consumption by the Killowatt-hour, same as your local utility. www.chestermerepubliclibrary.org
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Break out of YOUR ICY Shell Aaahhh… It’s that time of year again. Spring Break is on the horizon and, believe it or not, summer will be here before you know it. If you’re planning on heading to a warmer climate for a vacation, you’re making a smart move by visiting Studio 86 Tanning to get your base tan! A tan is your body’s natural and intended way to prevent sunburn. And when your skin’s natural tan is doing its job, the sunscreen you wear on sunny vacations works even better. A base tan literally multiplies the effectiveness of sunscreen by acting as another line of defense against sunburn. Not planning a vacation this spring? Why not treat yourself to a mini break? Studio 86 Tanning has everything you need to stave off the late winter/early spring blues – warmth, UV light and relaxation.
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By visiting Studio 86 Tanning, you are taking control of your skin care! Today’s tanning units, like the ones at Studio 86 Tanning are designed to emit carefully researched combinations of UVA and UVB light. Indoor tanning allows the control of exactly what kind and how much ultraviolet light your skin receives every time you tan. It also allows the elimination of all the variables present in outdoor tanning such as time of day, time of year, altitude, proximity to reflective surfaces, atmospheric conditions and more. You are one of an estimated 30 million North Americans who turn to indoor tanning salons as a controlled alternative to outdoor tanning. We call this SMART TANNING because tanners are taught by trained tanning facility personnel how their skin type reacts to sunlight and how to avoid sunburn outdoors, aswell as in a salon. As we become increasingly aware STRATHMORE of the benefits associated with regular exposure to sunlight and of the Tanning importance of managing the risks that can be associated with sunburn and overexposure, more people are turning to indoor tanning facilities to help attain their tans in a controlled environment scientifically designed to minimize the risk of sunburn. Winter Hours Now In Effect To Serve You Better Sunless tanning is also availabe at Studio 86 Tanning with the Mystic HD Monday - Thursday 9:30 - 8:30 • Friday 9:30 - 7 • Saturday & Sunday automated spray tanning booth. It’s a private, self-contained system that uses a spray on process with a sweeping side to side motion and MagneTan technology to apply uniform amounts of mist to the entire body in just seconds. MagneTan application uses the body’s own magnetic properties to attract the tanning mist to every exposed surface of the skin to create a smooth, even-looking tan. The Mystic HD system uses personal single use cartridges and additives that can be blended to create the perfect combination for all skin types and desired results. HD technology adds heat to your tanning experience, plus an added drying feature during the application process. Heating conditions the skin for maximum absorption and provides a more inviting experience. Drying removes excess moisture, usually a quick towel off and you can dress and be on your way. Just one more option for those wanting the appearance of a healthy glowing tan.
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I don’t want to brag or make anyone jealous or anything, but I can still fit into the earrings I wore in high school.
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Stewardesses is the longest word typed with only the left hand.
There are two words in the English language that have all five vowels in order: ‘abstemious’ and ‘facetious.’
And ‘lollipop’ is the longest word typed with your right hand.
TYPEWRITER is the longest word that can be made using the letters only on one row of the keyboard.
No word in the English language rhymes with month, orange, silver, or purple.
A cat has 32 muscles in each ear.
Did You Know?
‘ Dreamt’ is the only English word that ends in the letters ‘mt’. Our eyes are always the same size from birth, but our nose and ears never stop growing.
A goldfish has a memory span of three seconds (Some days that’s about what my memory span is.) A ‘jiffy’ is an actual unit of time for 1/100th of a second. A shark is the only fish that can blink with both eyes.
The sentence: ‘The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog’ uses every letter of the alphabet.
A snail can sleep for three years. (I know some people that could do this too!)
The words ‘racecar,’ ‘kayak’ and ‘level’ are the same whether they are read left to right or right to left (palindromes).
Almonds are a member of the peach family.
There are only four words in the English language which end in ‘dous’: tremendous, horrendous, stupendous, and hazardous.
Babies are born without kneecaps. They don’t appear until the child reaches 2 to 6 years of age.
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An ostrich’s eye is bigger than its brain.
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Monthly Book Review by Derek Donais Join me each month as I review a great read. My passions are fantasy and science-fiction, but I do read other genres. Really, I do. I also lean toward local authors, when possible, as I think we have a wealth of artistic talent here in Alberta. I currently live in Strathmore with my wife, Connie, and my two children, Kieran and Maia-Lynn. I’ve been a teacher for most of the time we’ve lived in the province, which is over a decade now. My debut novel, MetalMagic: Talisman, was released in September, 2010, and I’m diligently working on the sequel—that is, when I’m not reading books or writing for my column. Yours in Truth, Derek Donais
Radiation Angels: The Chimerium Gambit
James Daniel Ross Mundania Press June 2006 ISBN: 9781594262104
“I change the course of governments. I help determine the fate of worlds. I don’t support tyrants, ... pillage, or plunder. I try to make sure the Radiation Angels leave a world better than they found it. I don’t always succeed. I mean, we aren’t always on the side of the angels, but, you know ... I try.” —Captain Todd Rook
You know you’re going to enjoy a book when you have trouble putting it down after the first couple of pages. That was the happy dilemma I faced with James Daniel Ross’s Radiation Angels: The Chimerium Gambit. The book is a fastpaced, gritty science fiction offering that entertains with equal parts futuristic combat action and colourful, dark wit. The Radiation Angels, or Angels for short, are a team of mercenaries led by Captain Todd Rook. In this distant future, humans have migrated into space and inhabited many planets, creating a far-flung system of independent planetary governments. These regimes do not always coexist in peace, of course, owing to human nature. However, the mainstay of planetary armed forces is in space vessels: ships that can carry warfare to other worlds. Because of the great expense and resource allocations necessitated by the construction and maintenance of these interplanetary navies, governments are not usually able to afford a standing army of any significant size. They must turn to mercenary groups, like the Radiation Angels, to carry out their plans on the ground. This is where we are introduced to Captain Rook and his team as the story begins. They have been hired to infiltrate a sprawling, underground citadel on planet Ashley 9 and apprehend a traitor to the government who has barricaded himself within the massive fortress. Because of the sheer scale of the citadel, a number of mercenary armies have been hired to complete the job. Not long after the Angels enter the fortress, Captain Rook and his team begin to realize that things are not as they have been told. The Angels survive an ambush, and soon afterward it becomes obvious that their employer—Supreme Admiral Tomlinson—has sent all mercenaries in with identical orders. What this means is that each team, upon realizing their only chance to make a profit from this dangerous affair lies in being the first to locate and capture the traitor, will face the temptation to openly attack their rivals. Rook knows that many will easily choose the role of the aggressor. Now facing both enemy soldiers and competing mercenary groups, Rook and the Angels continue on, desperate to locate their target. They are attacked by an infamous mercenary team known as the Tribe of Nine: cyborg warriors that are more machine than human. They are incredibly difficult to stop and carry devastating weapons, and the fact that they are few in number is little comfort to Rook and his fellows. Battered and bruised, having lost a number of their brethren, the Angels survive, owing to the quick and heroic actions of several members, including Rook himself. Fortunately, the Tribe of Nine had located the traitor, which allows the Angels to secure the target and complete the mission. Their elation is short-lived, as Tomlinson not only refuses to grant the Angels a number of items specified in their contract, but also manufactures a campaign to vilify them in the eyes of his planet’s population. Rook and his mercenaries escape Ashley 9 with what Rook hopes is the key to a plan that will allow the Angels to redeem themselves and be rid of Tomlinson’s treachery for good. The problem is that they’ve now become the targets, wanted on trumped-up charges of treason. Every rag-tag mercenary group in the vicinity is going to want a chance to strike at the Angels, as is one particular clan that has a score to settle. Ross’s writing style is well-suited to an action/adventure story such as this. He provides rich details about the universe he’s created, from the motivations of individual characters to the complex science behind the weaponry and technology that these mercenaries depend on for their livelihoods. He weaves a tale that is, at once, believable and other-worldly. I highly recommend this entertaining story and I look forward to more from this author. www.thenewsyneighbor.com
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THE MONTH OF MARCH
May you have Enough happiness to make you sweet, Enough trials to make you strong, Enough sorrow to keep you human, And enough hope to make you happy.
Always put yourself in others’ shoes. If you feel that it hurts you, It probably hurts the other person, too!
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EASTER PETS
March is such a happy month, as the days are getting longer and it is a much warmer month than February. You can feel the warm rays of sunshine on your face and the anticipation that those cold winter days are behind us. Sap flows in the trees, green buds begin to appear and the bears, chipmunks and woodchucks leave their winter hiding places. The first robin is a sign that spring is really here. The name of March comes from ancient Rome; back then March was the first month of the year and named Martius after Mars, the Roman god of war. March’s birthstones are aquamarine and bloodstone and both these stones mean courage. The flower is the Daffodil. If you were born before March 20th you are a Pisces and after March 21st an Aries. Spring in the northern half of the world begins with the vernal equinox, which occurs on March 19, 20, or 21. On this day, the center of the sun is directly over the equator. We often hear that “March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb.” This means that the first day of March is often stormy, and the last day is mild and warm. March 17th is St. Patrick’s Day the day of leprechauns (it is also our very own Denise’s and her husband’s wedding anniversary!), 4 leaf clovers, rainbows and pots of gold. Green beer is served in the Irish pubs and don’t forget to wear green! There are also some other fun days to celebrate in March – the 1st is Peanut Butter Day; there’s nothing like a peanut butter and jelly sandwich or yummy peanut butter cookies! The 14th is National Chip Day and the 22nd is Goof-Off Day; have some fun doing something you would not normally do! On the 26th it is Make Up Your Own Holiday Day – hmmm... ok... how about Take Mom Out To Dinner Day or Buy Mom a Nice Present Day or even maybe Clean the House for Your Wonderful Mother Day! Also, on March 26th at 8:30 p.m., hundreds of millions of people around the world will turn off their lights for an hour to demand action on climate change. You can do lots of fun things in the dark! Plan a candlelight dinner for your sweetie. March is nutrition month in Canada. The theme for this year’s campaign is “Celebrate food…from field to table.” In keeping with this theme; make a habit of choosing healthy and nutritious food, whether you get it from a farmers market or the grocery store. Whatever you do in this glorious month of March just remember “To be alive, to be able to see, to walk, to have houses, music, paintings - it’s all a miracle. I have adopted the technique of living life miracle to miracle.”- Arthur Rubinstein www.thenewsyneighbor.com
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ATTENTION INVESTORS
THIS LAND IS LOCATED IN THE EAGLE LAKE DEVELOPMENT AREA. STRUCTURE PLAN AND IS 208 ACRES WITH 50 ACRES OF PERMANENT IRRIGATION RIGHTS!! TWO TITLES MUST BE SOLD TOGETHER!
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EAGLE LAKE
$269,900
STRATHMORE
324 STRATHAVEN DR Fully Developed Bunglaow, 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms. Backs on to green space. Hardwood & Fenced
$249,900
Dixie Hartell
403-934-1034
Rural Wheatland
$513,000
114+ Acres. Great holding property or perfect building site. Income of over $5800/yr. 2 miles to Strathmore Not intended to solicit currently listed properties
$270,000
STANDARD
This 1/2 acre lot has 1914 sqft 3 bdrm home with hardwood floors, triple car garage with office & large yard.
VERY PRIVATE
HUSSAR
$369,900 80 HILLVIEW RD 3 Level split, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Downstairs has wet bar and games STRATHMORE room.
$888,222 MERGANSER DR 2 Acre Parcel This land can be subdivided down into between 7 & 10 residential Lots. CHESTERMERE
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HAYLEY
$140,000 Bank Sale! This 2 bedroom home has been totally renovated with new everthing! H a r d w o o d throughout main with wrap deck. Double detached garage with big bonus room above(develop what you want up there)
STRATHMORE
Strathmore, 3 bdrms, large family room, developed basement, fireplace, large yard with double detached garage. West side of town for easy commute to the city
$270,000
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4 Acres of bareland - Namaka $169,900 4 Acres of bareland ready to be yours. Power, Gas, Telephone close by. Perk test has been completed for septic system. Minimal gravel to this parcel. Located just north of Hwy #1
100 Brentwood Drive $179,900
3 bedroom doublewide home. Large fenced back yard, lg deck, and12'x16'shed with power. Off street parking and mature trees, No lot Rental.
103 Strathaven Drive $169,900 2 bedroomdrm 1 bathroom bungalow with full basement finished to the dry wall stage. Mainfloor Laundry, fireplace, fresh paint, 2 Parking stalls, Condo Fees are $179/MO. Immediate Possession.
240 Cambridge Crescent $399,900 2 Storey with 4 bdrms, 4 baths, fully finished and backs green space. Lots of extras including Central Air, Maple kitchen, Main floor Den, Laundry room, Media room. Dual sinks along with oversized shower, walk in closet and jet tub in master bedroom.
Downtown Strathmore $249,900 Located on 3rd & 3rd on a 50’x120’ lot. Zoned Commercial Business, house with newer shingles perfect for a business or rental. Main floor has living room, kitchen, bath, porch, and 2 bdrms. Basement has cold room, newer furnace & hot water tank along with newer plumbing. You can’t lose on this investment.
76 Hillview Drive $399,900
Across from the park this 1147 sq ft bungalow has 3/4" hardwood floors throughout the living room, kitchen, and hallway. Large kitchen with upgraded appliances and a walk-in pantry. Large deck and fenced yard. The master is spacious with a 4 pc. ensuite and walk-in closet. Heating this home is a 2 stage programmable furnace for ENERGY SAVINGS. The basement is to the drywall stage.
REALTY HORIZON
Residential, Condominiums, Investment, Acreages, Hobby Farms, Raw Land, & New Home Construction.
Rural Wheatland County $299,900
Located on Hwy 564. Interior of the house needs fixing up however the kitchen, exterior, and windows are newer. If your handy this is for you. There are 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, on a partially finished concrete basement situated on 4.6 treed acres with a heated 26'x36'garage with 4 stall chain link dog kennel, 2 horse shelters, 1 small hay barn, post & rail corrals, and horse waterer.
3 Maplewood Drive $267,900 COMPLETELY RENOVATED!!! This 2 Storey Townhouse is fully developed, has a big fenced yard and a double detached garage. 3 bedrooms upstairs. The master bedroom has big closet and nice ensuite bathroom. There is new shingles, new hot water tank, new kitchen appliances, new low flush toilets, new front load washer & dryer... You Can't Go Wrong Here!
Dont miss out on these current mortgage rates 6 Month 3.95% 1 YEAR 2.64% 2 YEARS 3.29% 3 YEARS 3.59% 4 YEARS 3.84% 5 YEARS 3.94% 7 YEARS 4.94% 10 YEARS 5.15%
HOME EVALUATIONS.
* Prime Rate is 3.00% * Variable rate mortgages from as low as Prime - .70% * 35 year amortization will no longer be available after March 17, 2011. * Rates are subject to change without notice. *OAC
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