The Newsy Neighbour Issue 43

Newsy Neig hbour Issue 43 May 2011

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From the Publishers Hey hey! It’s finally May and OMGoodness I’m sure everyone is thrilled and all crossing are fingers that we will have No More Snow! Enough of winter already! With the anticipation of spring, we have added a new section to the magazine – make sure you check out “The Unique Boutique.”

The idea came from the realization that there are so many people out there making really unique items and so many businesses and stores that carry products that they want to share with you, and we are always looking for new great ideas, so we thought we would have a section in which everyone could place their items so that YOU, the reader, can see what’s out there – what a great idea! Now, something else we have been thinking about is “Going Green.” With everything going on in the world, we feel we have a responsibility to think about the environment and we use a lot of trees to bring The Newsy Neighbour to you every month. Do our readers care about what is in the magazine more than the gloss we print it on? If we brought you the same great publication without the gloss and printed it on recycled paper would it matter to our readers? Please let us know what you think in our survey on page 36 You know, we love our magazine – our readers who support our advertisers and our advertisers who make it all possible – without them there would be no more Newsy Neighbour. Please make sure you support our advertisers and support the businesses that support us!! Now, another thing… The cost of mailing out our wonderful little magazine has increased dramatically over the years.

Why are we spending so much money mailing it out? Why not give that money to local charities, clubs or associations instead? To begin with, we are looking for all clubs from Chestermere and we will make a large donation to your association to deliver our Newsy Neighbour to every single home in Chestermere for the month – using a new club for each month!!

If this goes well, we will do the same for other communities!! If your club would like to be involved in any of our distribution areas please give us a call! We figure with all the kids and parents together, your clubs could blitz the magazine in one single day. Let us know what you think about this idea – it would be our way of giving back to the communities. We will see you out there! Happy May!

Advertiser Index 8 ball Paving - Page 32 A&B Pressure Washing - Page 38 Animal Care Clinic - Page 28 A Plus Developments - Page 56 Audreys Consignment - Page 42 Arbonne - Page 45 Assist Business - Page 12 ATB Mortgages - Page 51 Aquilla Homes - Page 58 Axiom Mortgage - Page 53 Aztec Real Estate - Page 57 Barrett Vet Practice - Page 29 Brulotte Book Keeping - Page 43 Brunos Corner - Page 33 Bubbles Drycleaning - Page 42 Cage Fitness - Page 13 Carey Stairs - Back Cover Carol Warawa - Page 52 Chips-n-Dash - Page 61 Clarks Supply & Service - Page 60 Country Escape & Spa - Page 22

MAY ISSUE 43

14-15 Body Parts - This month: Blood 16-17 Family Pages - Mother’s Day & Golf 18-20 GOLF - Special Feature 22

Mother’s Day - Special Feature

24-25 I Am A..

This month: Lemon

26-27 Luscious Joys 28-30 Pet Pages 35

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A VERY IMPORTANT SURVEY

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Unique Boutique - Catalogue Pages

38-39 My Favourite & Fantastic 46

Face Fashion - with Amanda Rampersaud

44-47 Health & Beauty Section 49

Book Reviews - by Derek Donais

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All your décor needs - with Emily Hogan

51-58 Real Estate Looking for a home or a realtor?

Crystal Ridge Dental - Page 26 Kwik Kurb - Page 60 D&D Tattoos - Page 4 Lar-don Rentals - Page 50 Eagle Lake - Page 34 Lustre Carpentry - Page 27 E.C.I Preschool - Page 23 Marks Exteriors - Page 38 Envirowise - Page 40 Marks Dent Repair - Page 39 Exclusively Mobile - Page 41 Meadowlark Senior Homes - Page 27 Farm & Acreage Security - Page 61 Music Centre Canada - Page 9 F.B. Boersema - Page 54 Maxwell Realty - Page 63 Fountain Tire - Page 61 Naomi Hickey - Page 56 Forever Green Tree Service - Page 43 New Space Construction - Page 50 Granite Transformations - Page 6 Noosa Beach Tanning - Page 44 Grateful Grape - Page 15 NV - Page 45 Graham Auctions - Page 33 Oxbow Golf - Page 18 Greenview Nurseries - Page 62 PHD Automotive - Page 26 Hidden Secrets - Page 31 PJs Appliances - Page 31 Home Hardware - Page 21 Play N Trade - Page 61 Inner Equine - Page 30 Quality Dog Grooming - Page 28 K.Anderson Plumb & Heating - Page 39 Rockys Bakery - Page 34 K-9 Training & Supplies - Page 29 Saks - Page 12 Kelly Chalmers - Page 22 Sears - Page 8 Kindermusik - Page 32 Scentsy - Page 45

Soliel Massage- Page 44 Speargrass Golf - Cover Shakers - Page 23 Sheds & More - Page 59 Strathmore Station - Page 5 Sil Craft Pluming & Heating - Page 36 Spiritual Equine - Page 28 Strathmore Bookkeeping - Page 41 Strathmore RV - Page 48 Studio 86 - Page 47 Target Greens - Page 20 The Red Carrot - Page 21 Trilogy Homes - Page 58 Trend Fashions - Page 14 Unified Concrete - Page 51 Unity Builders - Page 55 Uppercase Living - Page 32 Wheatland Denture - Front & Page 7 Wheatland Towing - Page 41 Wildflower Ranch - Page 3 Wily Pets - Page 2

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If you would like to be involved in any of our distribution areas please give us a call! With everybody working together as a team we will get the job done in no time. Let us know what you think about this idea – it would be another way of The Newsy Neighbour giving back to the communities - a responsibility we feel very strongly about!

Recap: - Your club, group, association or Charity will work with us as a team to deliver the magazine the first week of the month - We will make a LARGE donation to your group - Plus give you free advertising for ONE FULL YEAR in the magazine and on the website - We will also offer any support possible from the The Newsy Neighbour team with other fundraising events you have planned Please Call for more info. Kathryn Hartwell 403-561-0888. or Kathryn.hartwell@telus.net

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Reader comments Dear Kathryn, First let me say that I enjoy your magazine very much. It’s a little bit of everything in one magazine. Lots of fun to read and it doesn’t take forever. And congratulations on 3 years! This week after reading I Am A...Celery, I realized that I should have been saving the previous ones.

At my work we have a group where we discuss food, good food and how it affects the body and our health. (I work with adults with disabilities).

Anyways, I was wondering if it would be possible to get copies of the previous vegetables (and other foods and organs)? Thanks and keep up the great work!! Diane Dear Diane, thank you so much for your kind words. We always save past issues because we always have our readers asking for them! Let me know where you live and I will try to find all the “I AM A...” issues. It has been a column for quite a while now - over a year. We are working on making them into a book. Just another project we are trying to get together - someday! Kathryn Hartwell Hi You Guys, Three years already! WOW!! Congratulations! I have to tell you I look forward to each issue every month. Not just because you print my poems either. LOL! I do appreciate that and have had much feedback from people who say they enjoyed my poem and they read it in the “Newsy Neighbour.” You all have much to be proud of, my friends! That you advertise local business has done much for the community too! You have all worked so very hard and it shows in the quality and craftsmanship of the magazine. Keep up the good work. God Bless you and yours. Talk soon.

SMILES, Pat xo Hi Pat, Thank you so much! Yes, 3 years is very exciting for us. Thank you for your kind words! We put our heart and soul into every issue. It truly is a piece of art by the time we are done with it and we plan on giving MUCH MUCH more back to the community this year!

Please keep sending us your poems, we LOVE having them in the magazine. :-) Aleesha Gosling Hi Denise, I just wanted to let you know as a result of the article “The Healing Power of Pets” in the March issue, I have had a few e-mails from people thanking me for the article and expressing how it resonated for them in their grief journey. Just wanted to let you know this, so the next time you are having deadline crunches and a harried day, just know that what you are doing is valuable and that the Newsy Neighbour does make a difference.

Thanks and have a great day. ~ Lori Thompson. Inner Equine Journeys Dear Lori, Thank you SO MUCH for this amazing testimonial. We work so hard every month to bring the readers a magazine worth reading, passing along, and advertising in and it is because of responses like this that keeps us going every month. So thank YOU for reminding us why we do this!! And thank you for the article you sent us for this issue! Check it out on page 30 – Denise Geremia

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Have you heard about the new Cage Fitness program being offered at the Canadian Tae Kwon Do College here in Chestermere - Shelley and Danny Gilbert have the only licensed location in Alberta to offer Cage Fitness – a no contact, no partner fitness program. Cage Fitness is designed and tested by 9-time welterweight world champion Matt Hughes. “Cage Fitness is a complete fitness system that is based on the structure or a championship Mixed Martial Arts bout. What this means is that Cage Fitness will give you a total body workout over five, 5-minute rounds. During the rounds, students will have their own exercise dummy; just like the MMA fighters use to train.

The key elements that Cage Fitness focuses on are endurance, strength, power and core.” said Hughes. You have got to come check this out it is really great and what a fun workout AND you can come to a FREE TRIAL CLASS to try it out. Shelley and Danny Gilbert bought the Canadian Tae Kwon Do College about 3 ½ years ago and have given it a real makeover, their passion and hard work really shows in this family run business and they have expanded the space from 1800 Sq. Ft. to 2600 Sq. Ft. in order to accept more students. Shelley explained to me they started the Tae Kwon Do classes as a family with their two children Kyle and Miranda about 7 years ago just to have something the whole family could do together, they loved it so much they bought the school and have grown the enrollment from 47 students to 113 happy Tae Kwon Doer’s – they both have their 2nd Dan Black Belt Certification and now they have added the New Cage Fitness Program. You can still take the Tae Kwon Do classes of course, which is offered for ages 3 years to adult (including family classes where you can train with your kids) – get your children off the computer and into a great personal growth program and if you are looking for a different type of workout for yourself you have got to come and try the Cage Fitness you will not be sorry!

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“Let me suck your blood� are the unfathomable evil words spoken by Count Dracula (I’ve always wondered what his first name was), the centuries-old vampire, sorcerer and aristocratic Transylvanian nobleman, who claims to be a Szekely descended from Attila the Hun. My guess is he enjoyed all blood. What do I mean by “all blood�? Blood is categorized as one of four types: O, A, B, and AB and is either positive or negative. The river of life, blood is a fluid consisting of plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets that are circulated by the heart through the arteries and veins, carrying oxygen and nutrients to the organs and carbon dioxide, ammonia and other waste materials away from the body tissues. Blood plays a vital role in our immune system and maintaining a constant body temperature and adults have between 4 and 5 quarts of it. Your white blood cells (leukocytes), (granulocytes), (macrophages) make up a very small part of blood’s volume – normally about 1% in healthy people. They are produced in our bone marrow and thymus gland from the same kind of stem cells that produce red blood cells. The white blood cells are the 1st responders for bacteria, viruses and fungi they surround and destroy alien cells. Red Blood cells (erythrocytes) are relatively large microscopic cells without nuclei and they make up from 40-50% of the total blood volume.

The red blood cells are the ones that transport oxygen from the lungs to all of the living tissues of the body and carry away the carbon dioxide. The red cells are produced continuously in our bone marrow at an amazing rate of 2-3 million cells per second. Hemoglobin is the gas transporting protein molecule that makes up 95% of a red cell. Each red cell has about 270,000,000 iron-rich hemoglobin molecules. People who are anemic generally have a deficiency in red cells. Platelets (thrombocytes) are cell fragments without nuclei that work with blood clotting chemicals at the site of wounds. There are more than a dozen types of blood clotting factors and platelets that need to interact in the blood clotting process.

Recent research has shown that platelets help fight infections by releasing proteins that kill invading bacteria and some other microorganisms. In addition, platelets stimulate the immune system. Individual platelets are about 1/3 the size of red cells. They have a lifespan of 9-10 days. Like the red and white blood cells, platelets are produced in bone marrow from stem cells. Plasma the relatively clear, yellow tinted water (92+%), sugar, fat, protein and salt solution which carries the red cells, white cells, platelets, and some other chemicals. Normally, 55% of our blood’s volume is made up of plasma.

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blood to cells throughout the body, plasma brings nourishment to them and removes the waste products of metabolism. Plasma also contains over 4000 different chemicals, including blood clotting factors, sugars, lipids, vitamins, minerals, hormones, enzymes, antibodies, and proteins. There you have it - a quickie explanation of your blood! Do you know what your blood type is? Today take just a moment to think about your health, your blood, heart, lungs and every single integral part of your special body; the miracle in which you live – and blood, undoubtedly the River of Life.

“In a battle all you need to make you fight is a little hot blood and the knowledge that it’s more dangerous to lose than to win” George Bernard Shaw By: Kathryn Hartwell

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The process by which the body produces blood is called hematopoiesis. All blood cells come from the same type of cell, called the pluripotential hematopoietic stem cell.

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Mother’s Day Breakfast

We all know the most important day of the year is in May – MOTHERS DAY! Now, don’t get all upset, dads! FATHER'S DAY is the next most important day but that’s in June – we will do a page for you too!

For your special mother on May 8th, why not make your mother a quick and easy mother’s day breakfast? The key to a fun, easy surprise is to keep it simple and pretty. This is a complete and easy guide to make a wonderful special breakfast for Mom or Grandma that isn't complicated, but will bring a happy smile, and maybe even a few tears of joy.

The complete guide to Mom’s special breakfast:

Hey Dad, this is something you could do together with your children, but allowing them to do most of the work! Take them to the store to buy the single rose or carnation, construction paper, doilies and pick out the sausages and waffles. By allowing the children to be a part of the whole process will give them a sense of accomplishment. Even if you are not able to do this on Mother’s Day, you could pick any weekend to have a special breakfast for MOM. Start with sausages - there are a lot of really good heat-and-serve sausages that can be warmed in the microwave or cooked on low heat in a skillet – just follow the directions on the package. Then buy Mom’s favourite flavour of waffles. Toast and serve with a generous amount of the following Berry Butter. You can also sprinkle lightly with confectioner’s sugar.

Berry Butter

Start with 1 stick of softened butter, cut into pieces, 1/3 Cup strawberry jam and ¼ Cup sliced fresh strawberries. Place butter, jam and strawberries in a medium bowl and mix together by hand with a wooden spoon. Transfer to a small bowl or container.

Then: Buy a single rose or carnation and place in a pretty vase. Decorate Mom's breakfast tray with a doily or pretty napkin. Then place your homemade card on the tray. Create your own homemade card for Mom by using coloured paper, a white doily and markers. Glue a doily to one side of the coloured paper. Fold the paper in half with the doily side out. Use a marker to write your message or draw decorations on the card. You can also find a poem by visiting the local library. Ask the librarian to assist you in finding poetry that would be suitable for using on a Mother's Day or birthday card.

The finishing touch to a perfect breakfast is the clean up! Be sure to wash the dishes, wipe down the kitchen and put everything away just as you found it. Also, be sure to give Mom your biggest hug and tell her that you love her. This in itself will be one of the best gifts she will receive.

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GOLFING IS FUN AND SOMETHING THE WHOLE FAMILY CAN DO TOGETHER

If you're thinking that this is the summer for your son or daughter to learn the game of golf, it's time to get moving, because a million other parents have the same idea! No other sport or activity bridges the gap between age and ability as easily. On the golf course, every member of the family is on equal ground. You can be eight or eighty, male or female, a novice player or a low handicapper... and still enjoy playing the game together.

The National Golf Foundation estimates that ninety percent of golfers learn from their family or friends, and if you play golf, you can understand what an advantage it is to start at an early age. Golf is probably the most difficult sport to master, and the later you begin the harder it is. Fortunately, children are not handicapped by all the thoughts adults have running through their heads during their backswing, and they are not trying in vain to hit the ball three hundred yards. They will have plenty of time for throwing tantrums and breaking clubs when they are grown up, so now is the best time for them to learn how to play, and more importantly, learn to enjoy the game. Here are some really good tips for you beginner golfers actually, for all golfers who have certain problems on the golf course – you know who you are! Haha!

How to Stop “Looking Up”: Many beginning golfers have the “Look Up” problem. They are so anxious to see where the ball might go that they "look before they leap" and miss the ball completely. In some groups, if you do this you get charged with a stroke you have not made. Othe beginners will let you get away with it and give you a chance to really hit the ball.

Why do beginners do this? Here are four important rules or techniques to keep in mind: - Make sure you rotate your hips properly when you make impact.

- Keep your arms fully extended until you complete your shot.

- Concentrate on a low follow-through, keeping your eye on the ball.

- Make yourself wait until the ball has been hit and is far into the distance before you look to see where it has gone Are You a “Scooper”? Some beginning golfers sometimes have a "scooping" problem. Instead of hitting the ball cleanly, they "scoop" it up. They don't get the distance they want, and the ball may bound off completely away from the target.

Essentially, this means the ball is hit high and behind, something that will ruin any shot and especially costly when you are chipping onto the green. Scoopers may not realize it at the time, but what they are doing is hitting up on the ball instead of down. In a strictly upward motion the club head passes the hands before impact, bottoming out the club before it reaches the ball. This problem can be corrected by keeping your hands ahead of the club head during address and impact. Keep good control of your wrist, avoiding the flip, hit the ball first and then follow-through.

Use the Golf Practice Range. One good golf tip for beginners is to know that the golf practice range is the place to test out a golf tip or try improving your golf swing, not the golf course. Dedicate time to work on your faults; don't go there to smack golf balls around aimlessly.

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Golf is supposed to be an enjoyable game. We golf over and over again, because we love the game. So why do we beat ourselves up, just before we get off the first tee box? Have you ever heard yourself with a bunch of negative emotions before the golf round?

“Another day out on the golf course and my back is killing me.” Why would you even consider golfing, if it were painful?

Why did you even consider golfing with a bad back? I’ll tell you why All for the love of golf!

“I have to get through this eighteen with the least amount of pain.” Why not play nine holes instead of eighteen? I’ll tell you why. All for the love of golf!

“I am not too sure if the mental part of my game can take any more. It’s tough mentally when things just aren’t going right.” If you’re confused mentally, why even bother picking up a golf club? I’ll tell you why. All for the love of golf!

“I hope this is not going to be another brutal round, like the other day?” When things are not going right, why not take a day off from golf and meditate instead? I’ll tell you why. All for the love of golf!

“If I do not hit the fairway on the first tee box, I think I’ll quit playing golf after eighteen.” Why quit after eighteen when the first shot may be the reason to quit? I’ll tell you why. All for the love of golf!

“If I do not make par on the first hole, I am not going to keep score for the rest of the round.” If your temper is that bad, why carry a scorecard at all? I’ll tell you why. All for the love of golf!

“The first water hazard my ball ends up in, my golf clubs are going in with it.” Do yourself a favour and play with rentals.

Why? All for the love of golf!

“I better not three putt any greens today. I’ll break my putter on the first three putt green, if I do.” Do yourself a favour and pick up for two. Why? All for the love of golf!

“Frosty will never see winter, if I get a snowman today.” Do not play golf with anybody by the nickname Frosty. Why? All for the love of golf!

To help avoid some of these negative emotions, booking a tee time in advance will help keep your mind on a positive level.

Why? All for the love of golf!

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Golfers Getting Ready to Swing? Self-Massage Can Help!

By Cynthia Barnesky It is time to pull out the shoes, gloves, balls and golf clubs. To help prevent injuries and to increase your swing, here are a few things every golfer should know, from pro to beginner or young to seasoned; it is important that your body, mind and soul are ready to give you all you need to play a great and pain-free game. Did know that self-massage is one of the key tools to help you become a better golfer? As a golfer, you already have the tool to perform self-massage: your golf club. This great tool can help you give your body a much-needed warm up and stretch before, during and even after the game. Here are just some quick tips: Take your golf club and start massaging your legs by holding both ends of your club between your hands and use your club like a stick, rubbing your calf muscles, hamstrings, thighs (IT band), then also use it on your ‘glutes’ and lower back muscles. The neck can also be massaged with your golf club. For your forearms, hold down the top of the club with one hand as you clench the club between your knees while sitting. Then, rub your free arm and forearm against the club.

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6. Play It as it Lies - One of the most fundamental principles of golf - is “play it as it lies.” What that means is pretty simple - don’t move or touch the ball!

Where it comes to rest, whatever state it is in, you most likely have to play it as is. Don’t move the ball, don’t touch it, don’t pick it up unless you are certain that you are allowed to do so under the Rules.

7. Out of Bounds & Lost Balls – Out of bounds should be clearly marked around the golf course, usually through the use of white stakes or white lines. The penalty for OB is stroke-plus-distance; that is, add one stroke to your score, then go back to where you hit the shot from and hit it again. Of course, that takes time. At busy golf courses you won’t have that time because there is likely to be a group behind yours waiting to play. So when you think you’ve hit a ball out of bounds, you’ll need to play a second ball (called a “provisional ball”) off the tee so you won’t have to retrace your steps if the first ball really is OB. Make sure to announce to your playing partners that you are hitting a provisional, then re-tee after everyone else has hit and play your provisional tee ball. If you find your first ball and it is actually in bounds, then you play the first ball. If you can’t find your first ball, or find it out of bounds, then play your provisional ball (in which case your provisional ball off the tee counts as your third stroke, so your next shot will be your fourth). The same applies to lost balls. If your shot goes deep into the woods, the penalty for a lost ball is stroke-plus-distance, so hit a provisional.

8. Keep Up the Pace - Slow play has always been an issue on golf courses, and it’s even more important as a beginner to be aware of your pace of play. You don’t want to keep golfers behind you waiting, just as you probably don’t want to be kept waiting yourself by slow groups ahead. Always be prepared to play when it is your turn to hit. If your group is slower than the group immediately behind yours - if your group is holding up another group - it’s good etiquette to allow the faster group to play through. Not all groups will want to do this, but many will, and all that do will be very grateful for your show of etiquette.

9. Water Hazards – Water hazards should be clearly marked on golf courses. Yellow stakes or lines indicate a water hazard. You can try to play a ball that is in the water, but that’s generally a bad idea. Instead, take a 1-stroke penalty and drop a ball at any point behind the spot where your original ball crossed into the water hazard, but on the same line of play.

10. Course Care and Safety – Golf courses are there to be enjoyed by all golfers, so part of your responsibility is taking care of the course while you are on it. If you are using a golf cart, always observe the posted cart rules. Even better, a good idea is to keep the cart on the cart paths at all times (carts damage the grass). Always repair your ballmarks (also called pitch marks) on the green. Always repair your divots in the fairway. Always rake sand bunkers after you’ve hit your shot to smooth out the sand so that ensuing golfers don’t have to play out of your footprints. And always be aware of other golfers on the course. Don’t play your shot until the group ahead is out of range.

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I have a confession to make! I am a golfaholic. Zinger, my Jack Russell Terrier is named after former PGA player Paul Azinger. If my wife didn’t shut me down 13 years ago, my son’s middle name would have been “Tee”. I own a pair of plus fours in memory of one of my favourite players Payne Stewart and if you see me on the links during the season you will likely see me wearing my Greg Norman shark straw hat. Yes, I am a golfaholic and that’s why I love this time of year!

To me the first signs of spring are the PGA of Alberta golf show that took place at the end of March and the first major of the season on television “the Masters”. I love the Masters. I have never had the pleasure to go to Augusta but that experience is certainly high on my bucket list.

I have been very fortunate to play some of the most historic golf courses in the world. Courses like St. Andrews in Scotland and Lahinch in Ireland but I must say we are very spoiled here in Southern Alberta as we really do have some of best courses in this country.

This month I present my top ten list of my favourite golf courses in Calgary and surrounding area.

10. Inglewood - Hard to believe that this par 71 inner city track dates back to 1930’s. If I master the tough opening hole, I always seem to score well here.

9. Carstairs - Considering this course used to be a sheep pasture with 9 holes and sand greens, Carstairs has grown in to a 18 hole championship layout.

8. Maple Ridge - My favourite of the city courses in Calgary (I wanted one city course in my top 10). Nice layout in the SE off Fish Creek and it doesn’t cost you a bundle to play.

7. Valley Ridge - Some long time Calgarians may remember Valley Ridge as Happy Valley. Ski Hill and all! Over the past 15 years, Valley Ridge has transformed into a 7,026-yard, championship course with two distinct nines.

6. Stratmore - This links style course is well worth the 25 minute drive east on the Trans-Canada highway. Love the 5th hole with the island green.

5. Glencoe (Forest) - Yes this is a private track and you may need an invite from a member but you will not be disappointed. Head pro Judy Forschner is one of the nicest people in the business.

4. Calgary Country Club - A 100 year old traditional and very prestigious golf club. Yes the membership may be elite and pompous but if you ever get an invite to play don’t turn it down. It’s a great golf experience.

3. Kananaskis Country Golf Course - The best mountain golf experience in the Rockies in my opinion. Best bang for your buck too if you are an Alberta resident.

2. Water Valley Golf and Country Club - I didn’t even know this hidden jewel existed until a few years ago when my good friend Dennis Bradley became the head professional. It’s a family owned course with a great country feel and a beautiful backdrop. It’s well worth the 50 minute drive out of Calgary.

1. Heritage Pointe - Why go play in Scotland or Arizona when you can get a similar experience right here in Calgary? Score Magazine rated Heritage Pointe as the 18th best course in Canada for a reason.

This course is always in meticulous shape and has the best practice facility in the area.

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“If he comes to camp at 285 he’ll be fine. If he comes to camp at 300 pounds he’ll be leaving camp at 300 pounds.” Stampeder head coach and general manager John Hufnagel at the Stamps fan forum last month talking about Canadian Defensive Lineman Mike Labinjo.

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.

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Have you ever played golf and skied on the same day? Had the pleasure to do that a few years ago when I played golf in the morning at Kananaskis and then drove to Sunshine Village in the afternoon for the Slush Cup. This year’s Slush Cup goes on May 23 and just like old times I have been invited back to MC the festivities. It’s going to be a blast!

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10. My mother taught me about STAMINA. “You’ll sit there ‘til all that spinach is finished.”

11. My mother taught me about WEATHER. “This room of yours looks as if a tornado went through it.”

12. My mother taught me about HYPOCRISY. “If I told you once, I’ve told you a million times. Don’t exaggerate!”

13. My mother taught me the CIRCLE OF LIFE. “I brought you into this world, and I can take you out.”

14. My mother taught me about BEHAVIOUR MODIFICATION. “Stop acting like your father!”

15. My mother taught me about ENVY. “There are millions of less fortunate children in this world who don’t have wonderful parents like you do.”

16. My mother taught me about ANTICIPATION. “Just wait until we get home.”

17. My mother taught me about RECEIVING. “You are going to get it when you get home!”

18. My mother taught me MEDICAL SCIENCE. “If you don’t stop crossing your eyes, they are going to get stuck that way.”

19. My mother taught me ESP. “Put your sweater on; don’t you think I know when you are cold?”

20. My mother taught me HUMOUR. “When that lawn mower cuts off your toes, don’t come running to me!”

21. My mother taught me HOW TO BECOME AN ADULT. “If you don’t eat your vegetables, you’ll never grow up.”

22. My mother taught me GENETICS. “You’re just like your father.”

23. My mother taught me about my ROOTS. “Shut that door behind you. Do you think you were born in a barn?”

24. My mother taught me WISDOM. “When you get to be my age, you’ll understand.”

And my favourite: 25. My mother taught me about JUSTICE. “One day you’ll have kids, and I hope they turn out just like you!!”

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I am a LEMON I am the most beautiful, bright, little piece of sunshine on the planet. My name is Lucy and I am a Lemon.

My ancestors came from China or India but that was over 2,500 years ago and there is great debate on which country we truly originated from – no one can remember the true story. I do know the Arabs brought us to Spain and Africa in the 11th century and the Crusaders, who found us in Palestine, brought us to other countries all across Europe.

Like many other fruits and vegetables, Christopher Columbus brought us to the New World in 1493 and we have been growing in Florida and all over the United States ever since.

We are so high in vitamin C, the miners and developers during the California Gold Rush in the mid-18th century ate us to protect themselves against scurvy. We were so important, people would pay $1.00 a piece for us – like buying gold, and that was back in 1849. We are so jam-packed with vitamin C, which is the most important antioxidant in nature. A mere tablespoon of my juice has 7 mg of vitamin C and a half-cup of my juice meets 100% of the RDA for the day. We also contain a unique flavonoid compound that fights off free radicals, which makes us an antioxidant and a cancer preventer. The ‘old wives’ would say having a cup of hot water with a squeeze of lemon juice would release toxins from your liver. My vitamin C travels through your body, neutralizing any free radicals with which it comes into contact – we are great warriors, annihilating free radicals that damage your beautiful healthy cells and their membranes, causing inflammation, or painful swelling, in the body. Because of this, our incredible vitamin C has been shown to reduce some of the symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Those darn free radicals can damage blood vessels and can change cholesterol to make it more likely to build up in artery walls; vitamin C can be helpful for preventing the development and progression of atherosclerosis and diabetic heart disease. My goodness gracious! We will help you to build a strong immune system, which will protect you from illness. Oh yeah! In tests with human cells, compounds in me called limonoids have been shown to help fight cancers of the mouth, skin, lung, breast, stomach and colon.

I really hate to brag, but we can be used to treat and cure digestive problems, including nausea, constipation, heartburn and even worms. And like cranberries, we can help with urinary tract infections by killing bacteria. You can apply my juice to cuts and wounds to clean the area of bacteria and I am a great natural sun block. I bet you’re all wishing you had a lemon tree in your backyard! You would love to have us; we bloom and produce fruit year-round and would share with you about 500 pounds a year – I am not kidding! I’m not bragging, but we are low in Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium. We have Thiamin, Riboflavin, Pantothenic Acid, Iron and Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Potassium and Copper.

Unquestionably, you should be eating me every single day.

So to help you out in experiencing my most spectacular flavor, I have included some simply irresistible recipes for your enjoyment.

Adding a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to fresh cut fruit or a fruit salad will keep fruits like apples and pears from going brown and add that extra nutritional zip.

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LEMON BARS These are so easy to make and even easier to eat – make two batches or you may not get one.

1 ½ Cups flour 2/3 Cup confectioners sugar ¾ Cup butter, softened 3 Eggs 1 ½ Cups white sugar ¼ Cup fresh lemon juice 1/3 Cup confectioners sugar for decoration Preheat oven to 375 degrees then grease a 9x13” baking pan. Combine the flour, 2/3-cup conf. sugar and butter. Pat dough into prepared pan. Bake for 20 minutes until slightly brown. While the crust is baking, whisk the eggs, white sugar, flour and lemon juice until frothy.

Pour this over the hot crust and return to the oven for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack and then dust with conf. sugar. Cut into squares and share with your most favourite people.

LIMONCELLO Now, I would never recommend drinking too much of my to-die-for liqueur, but what a wonderful little treat to sip on while spending time reading your favourite book. This is as easy as pie to make, too!

Combine ½ Cup lemon rind strips with 4 cups vodka, cover and let stand for two weeks – strain and combine with simple syrup made from 3 cups water and 1 ½ cups sugar. Ta-daa! It’s done – it’s that simple.

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In a saucepan, combine lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar, eggs and butter.

Cook and constantly stir over medium-low heat until thick and first bubble appears on surface, Drain and flake salmon, reserving about 6 minutes. liquid for sauce. Combine salmon, lemon juice, cracker crumbs, FISH WITH LEMON AND DILL green onions, egg and pepper.

Shape firmly into 8 balls. In skillet, 2 slices bread, toasted until crisp brown salmon balls well in oil.

1 tbsp. flour Serve over cooked spaghetti 4 Ritz or Saltine Crackers topped with Lemon Mustard 1/4 tsp. paprika Sauce. Garnish with lemon 1 1/2 tsp. fresh dill 1/4 tsp. each onion powder and garlic wedges and parsley. powder LEMON MUSTARD SAUCE 2 lemons, halved 1/4 tsp. crushed peppercorns or black Water pepper 1 lb. white fish of your choice - about 1 tbsp. butter 1 tbsp. flour 1/2-inch thick 1/4 tsp. salt Heat butter and flour in sauceIn a Generous dash pepper blender or food processor, process 1/4 c. mayonnaise first 6 ingredients to make crumbs. Grated peel of 1/2 fresh lemon Line a shallow baking sheet with foil 1/2 tsp. prepared mustard and place fish. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle generously with Add water to reserved salmon the prepared crumb mixture. Slice liquid to equal 3/4 cup. In small the lemons in halves and squeeze the saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour, juice over the fish. Crush the pepper- salt and pepper. Gradually blend corns with the side of a heavy knife in liquid. Cook over medium heat, and sprinkle over fish. Bake in stirring until thickened. Remove preheated 350°F oven until the fish from heat; blend in mayonnaise, flakes easily with a fork, about 15-20 lemon peel and mustard. Makes minutes depending upon thickness about 1 cup. of fillets.

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This month’s luscious joys recipes are all about breakfast – the most important meal of the day. Studies have shown a healthy breakfast is important to lessen chronic disease, increased longevity and better health. Starting your day with a good breakfast boosts your energy, increases your attention span, and heightens your sense of well-being. You’ll be in better control of your emotions. A good breakfast is one that provides at least one third of the day’s calories and you don’t need to have the same old boring breakfast everyday.

Classic Waffles

2 Cups all-purpose flour 2 Eggs 1 tsp. salt 1 ½ Cups warm milk 4 tsp. baking powder 1/3 Cup butter, melted 2 Tbsp. white sugar 1 tsp. vanilla extract In a large bowl, mix together flour, salt, baking soda and sugar – set aside. Preheat waffle iron. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs. Stir in the milk and vanilla. Pour the milk mixture into the flour mixture and beat until blended. Ladle onto the preheated waffle iron and cook until golden and crisp. Yummy!

Submitted by: Megan

Oven Omelet

8 Eggs 1 Cup diced cooked ham 1 Cup milk 1 Cup shredded Cheddar cheese 2 Cups shredded hash brown potatoes salt and pepper to taste 2 Cups shredded hash brown potatoes salt and pepper to taste Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease an 8x8 inch glass baking dish. Beat eggs in a large bowl and stir in the milk, potatoes, ham and cheese. Season to taste and pour into prepared pan. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean.

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Crepes

2 Eggs 1 Cup milk 2/3 Cup all-purpose flour 1 pinch salt 1 ½ tsp. vegetable oil In a blender combine eggs, milk, flour, salt and oil.

Process until smooth. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and brush with oil. Pour ¼ Cup of crepe batter into pan, tilting to completely coat the surface of the pan. Cook 2 to 5 minutes, turning once, until golden. Repeat with remaining batter.

Submitted by: Minnie There are soooooo many fillings you can make for crepes – fruit always seems to be the favourite but you can also use eggs, bacon, ham, cheese, green beans… or be adventurous and add Nutella and a banana!! Use your imagination and make the perfect crepe to create your very own taste sensation.

LEFTOVER Pancake Breakfast Sandwich

Cooking spray 2 leftover pancakes 1 egg 1 slice Cheddar cheese 1 slice ham 2 Tbsp. maple syrup Heat frying pan over medium heat and lightly spray with cooking spray. Crack the egg into the pan and beat the yolk. Cook the egg to desired firmness.

Warm the sliced ham in the pan while assembling sandwich. Toast pancakes in toaster and place one pancake on plate. Place egg on top of pancake.

Pour 1 Tbsp. of maple syrup over egg, place the cheese and ham on top. Place the second toasted pancake over all and another Tbsp. of maple syrup over the top of the sandwich.

Submitted by: Tifannie Have the most wonderful May and make sure you eat your breakfast – for your health.

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Three Brothers

Three brothers in Ireland used to frequent a local pub. Then one moved to America and another to Australia. The lone brother left still went to the pub, but now he ordered three beers, taking a sip from each in turn. The patrons watched him go through this ritual for some time before one of them asked why. “One’s for my brother in America, one for my brother in Australia and one for me,” he replied. After this explanation, the fellow didn’t show up at the pub for a month. Then he appeared again and ordered two beers. He drank from one, then the other. One of the patrons went over and extended his condolences for the man’s bereavement. “What bereavement?” the chap asked. “Well, the loss of one of your brothers,” the patron said. “My brothers are alive,” the fellow corrected. He held up one glass. “This is for my brother in America.” He held up the other. “This is for my brother in Australia. And I quit drinking.”

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The Lions Club

The Cheadle and Strathmore Lions Club have erecteda a large coin bin at the Strathmore Civic Centre, to stay there indefinitely to raise money for local projects for Cheadle and Strathmore.

The money collected will stay in the towns and support local events and projects. They encourage everyone to stop by with their change and donate it to support local! www.thenewsyneighbor.com

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The Animal Care Centre of Strathmore "Put the care of your pet in our hands"

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Dr. Jodi Silvernagle and Associates Regular Hours & Emergency

(403) 901-1800 The Animal Care Centre of Strathmore is a 60% companion animal and 40% large animal veterinary clinic that opened in March of 2007. We have up to date technology and amazing staff that enables us to provide your animal with superior and quality veterinary care.

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Carselands 1st Annual Adopt-A-Thon & Craft Fair May 7th from 11:00 am – 4:00pm at the Carseland Rec Centre Several local rescue organizations will be bringing out adoptable dogs and cats for people to meet. You can learn more about these groups and how you can help them by fostering and volunteering. In addition, there will be several tables upstairs with awesome gift ideas for Mother’s Day.This is a fundraiser to help fund a program for the feral/stray cats in the community as well as a low cost spay and neuter program for those living in Carseland and area. There will be information on both programs for those that have questions or want to help.

For more information contact Lana @ 403-901-0889 or www. releashmedogtraining.com

QUALITY DOG GROOMING “Your pets health & happiness is our priority”

Quality Dog Grooming would like to welcome our new member. Samantha Rossen is our new Office Manager, with 5 years of Customer Service Experience and with a business background including her own business. She's a perfect fit for our team to ensure that there's someone always there to help with the administrative tasks, make more availability and heighten customer service which is our number one priority. Congratulations and Welcome Samantha to the team.

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• Interactive Youth Horse Program • Helping the youth helps the community • Horses give youth what they need to make changes • Builds self esteem & teaches empathy • Helps the bullys & bullied • Lack of self esteem and/or youths being bullied puts youths at risk for suicide • Groups of 4 - 8 youth • Certified & trained equine assisted learning facilitator

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Think Outside the Classroom

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TWO LITTLE KITTENS

Two little kittens , White feet like mittens, Were talking to each other.

One kitten said, “I wonder where is our mother?

I sure hope she’s hunting, Bringing home a mouse.

I’m so very hungry, I could eat a house!

They were lying about enjoying the sun, Wrestling and chasing, Having so much fun.

Soon they saw her coming It would seem she was in a hurry.

What’s that dangling from her mouth?

Something small and furry!

She placed her prize upon the ground while, Frightened and dazed the mouse looked around.

He shook his head and, Quick as a wink he fled!

The kittens looked at their Mom in surprise, Tears began to fall from their eyes.

“Don’t despair my kittens, With feet that look like mittens.

The farmer’s wife will feed us today!”

They all jumped up happily and shouted, “Hurray!”

And ran off to the field once again to play!

ByPatricia Mullin

To see the Ryley and Hairy Spider picture book series and a book of poetry for children called Critters, Creatures and Silly Things call Patricia Mullin at 403-934-4437 or e-mail patriciathepoet@hotmail.com. www.thenewsyneighbor.com

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Animal Sounds

These are the sounds animals “make” in various languages. Can you produce them?

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bow-wow ouah ouah bau bau wanwan, kyankyan guau guau

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moo meuh muuuuuu moo muuu

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We are Inner Equine Journeys, the place where lives change through the healing power of horses.

Understanding the Mother/Daughter Relationship

“Your hair really looked better short!” “Those pants don’t really flatter your figure.” Harmless comments made by a mother to her daughter or from a daughter to her mother.

They were said with love from a caring heart but are heard as criticism and bring on an unexpected and harsh response.

As we approach Mother’s Day, it is only fitting that we turn our hearts and minds to thinking about the institution of motherhood. Being a mother can be “the most wonderful, terrifying, fulfilling and confusing role that life has to offer,” providing one of life’s greatest joys, a pivotal moment in a Mother/Daughter workshops woman’s life where she knows something greater than herScrapbooking & Horses Workshop self. There is also that special bond between a mother and Youth & Women’s Programs daughter that, with each new month and year, brings new challenges. What happens on that journey that sometimes We offer Individual and Group Sessions. makes it feel like an out of control roller coaster ride?

Youth Programs, 6-8 week groups as well as Youth Mothers want to impart their wisdom, share their experiLeadership and Anti-bullying programs. ence, set boundaries and provide protection. Daughters Women’s Programs, 6-8 week groups as well as want to grow, experience life, find independence and One day workshops. Corporate Programs. shape themselves as individuals. Essentially, both desire the Health Care Programs same understanding, respect and unconditional love. Many mother/daughter relationships are marred with turmoil that, in turn, produces acting out behaviours and the journey spirals downhill from there. Such behaviours are simply manifestations of these complex interactions.

What it all comes down to is communication. Studies show that the number one communication problem in the mother/ daughter relationship is allowing anger and frustration to get in the way of understanding and respecting each other. Innocent comments meant to be caring are interpreted as critical and leave mothers wondering what they said wrong and daughters fuming. What can we do?

First, accept that there is a problem and be willing to work together in discovery. One area to look at is changing conversational patterns and communications skills. It does not have to be adversarial and can actually be a lot of fun to experience together in the right setting.

Interacting with our equestrian partners provides just such a shared learning environment.

Horse’s behaviour is innate and instinctive and their survival is dependent on effectively communicating with their herd.

They are powerful mirrors that verbally and non-verbally reflect our communication styles and our ability to effectively convey messages with respect and unconditional love. Being intuitive horses immediately show us when we are fooling ourselves and where we might want to make changes to the way we communicate with each other. Just like people, they seek understanding and act out when not getting the respect and understanding they need to feel safe. It is in these interactions that mother/daughter pairs can gain insight into their own communication styles and find strength and hope for an improved relationship.

This Mother’s Day, whether your daughter is 10 or 50 and whether you talk every Answers from previous page day or once a month, spend the day celebrating the gift of motherhood. Pause for dive lace word tree Given a moment on your journey to visit a place where motherhood is sacred and daughfigure dime lack free Youout ters are treasures. figure dame lock flee Youout At Inner Equine Journeys Growth & Development Center we offer Mother/Daughfled Given name dock word ter workshops. cast cape role ~ Lori Thompson – Inner Equine Journeys

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Lori is a Registered Nurse with over 21 years experience in the area of Mental Health. She is certified in EAP, EAPD, EAL & EFW and the owner and founder of Inner Equine Journeys Growth & Development Center at Carseland, Alberta. She is an online coach in the area of Equine Facilitated Wellness as well as authors many articles and guest lectures at the University of Lethbridge about Equine Facilitated Growth & Development work. Questions or comments or to learn more go to www.innerequinejourneys.ca To contact Lori personally her e-mail is equines@platinum.ca or 403 988-0774 www.thenewsyneighbor.com

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Most Magical Experience In Strathmore Teddy Mountain® is a magical teddy bear stuffing experience!! Pick an unstuffed teddy bear and fill it up using our stuffing machine. You can then customize your teddy bear by picking out clothing and accessories such as shoes, sunglasses and more. Your teddy bear will come with a heart, a birth certificate and a home all included in the price, and with everything included to get you going (minus the clothes and accessories) for only $13.99+gst you will agree this is the most magical experience for everyone, right here in Strathmore!!

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The Husband Store A store that sells new husbands has opened in Strathmore, where a woman may go to choose a husband. Among the instructions at the entrance is a description of how the store operates: You may visit this store ONLY ONCE! There are six floors and the value of the products increase as the shopper ascends the flights. The shopper may choose any item from a particular floor, or may choose to go up to the next floor, but you cannot go back down except to exit the building!

So, a woman goes to the Husband Store to find a husband. On the first floor the sign on the door reads: Floor 1 - These Men Have Jobs She is intrigued, but continues to the second floor, where the sign reads: Floor 2 - These Men Have Jobs and Love Kids ‘That’s nice,’ she thinks, ‘but I want more.’ So she continues upward. The third floor sign reads: Floor 3 - These Men Have Jobs, Love Kids, and are Extremely Good Looking.

‘Wow,’ she thinks, but feels compelled to keep going. She goes to the fourth floor and the sign reads: Floor 4 - These Men Have Jobs, Love Kids, are Drop-dead Good Looking and Help With Housework.

‘Oh, mercy me!’ she exclaims, ‘I can hardly stand it!’ Still, she goes to the fifth floor and the sign reads: Floor 5 - These Men Have Jobs, Love Kids, are Drop-dead Gorgeous, Help with Housework, and Have a Strong Romantic Streak.

She is so tempted to stay, but she goes to the sixth floor, where the sign reads: Floor 6 - You are visitor 31,456,012 to this floor. There are no men on this floor. This floor exists solely as proof that women are impossible to please. Thank you for shopping at the Husband Store.

To avoid gender bias charges, the store’s owner opened a New Wives Store just across the street. The first floor has wives that love sex. The second floor has wives that love sex and have money and like beer. The third, fourth, fifth and sixth floors have never been visited.

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Weekend Sponsorship Openhouse at Chestermere High School to celebrate 50 years of education

Introducing Strathmore’s Newest

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May 27 - 28, 2011

where we take pride in making everything from scratch using ingredients from our local suppliers.

DAILY SPECIALS Ol’ Schoolhouse Corporate sponsorship will be recognized throughout the community Individual financial donations are gladly accepted Silent auction items greatly appreciated Recognization in local newspapers and posters. tax receipts provided.

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HOW TO TICK PEOPLE OFF

1. Leave the copy machine set to reduce 200%, extra dark, 17 inch paper. 2. In the memo field of all your cheques, write “for sexual favours.” 3. Specify that your drive-through order is “TO-GO.” 4. If you have a glass eye, tap on it occasionally with your pen while talking to others. 5. Stomp on little plastic ketchup packets. 6. Insist on keeping your car windshield wipers running in all weather conditions “to keep them tuned up.” 7. Reply to everything someone says with “that’s what you think.” 8. Practice making fax and modem noises. 9. Highlight irrelevant information in scientific papers and “cc” them to your boss. 10. Make beeping noises when a large person backs up. 11. Finish all your sentences with the words “in accordance with prophesy.” 12.

Signal that a conversation is over by clamping your hands over your ears and grimacing. 13. Disassemble your pen and “accidentally” flip the ink cartridge across the room. 14. Holler random numbers while someone is counting. 15. Adjust the tint on your TV so that all the people are green, and insist to others that you “like it that way.” 16. Staple pages in the middle of the page. 17.

Publicly investigate just how slowly you can make a croaking noise. 18. Honk and wave to strangers. 19. Decline to be seated at a restaurant, and simply eat their complimentary mints at the cash register. 20. TYPE IN UPPERCASE. 21. type only in lowercase.

22. dont use any punctuation either 23. Buy a large quantity of orange traffic cones and reroute whole streets. 24. Repeat the following conversation a dozen times. “DO YOU HEAR 4321 84th St NE THAT?” “What?” “Never mind, it’s gone now.” 25. As much as possible, skip rather than walk. 26. Try playing the William Tell Overture by tapping on the bottom of your chin. When nearly done, announce “No, wait, I messed it up,” and repeat.

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27. Ask people what gender they are. 28. While making prewww.grahamauctions.com sentations, occasionally bob your head like a parakeet. 29.

On line bidding available Sit in your front yard pointing a hair dryer at passing cars to Lumber & Home Improvement sales once a month. see if they slow down. 30. Sing along at the opera. 31. Go to Every Saturday 9AM you’ll find bargains on New a poetry recital and ask why each poem doesn’t rhyme. 32.

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Ask your co-workers mysterious questions and then scribble Regular Vehicle sale 12:30 start their answers in a notebook. Mutter something about “psychological profiles.” www.grahamauctions.com

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The Hypnotist

It was entertainment night at the Senior Center. Claude the hypnotist exclaimed, “I’m here to put you into a trance.

I intend to hypnotize each and every member of the audience.”

The excitement was almost electric as Claude withdrew a beautiful, antique pocket watch from his coat. “I want you each to keep your eye on this antique watch. It’s a very special watch. It’s been in my family for six generations.”

He began to swing the watch gently back and forth, quietly chanting, “Watch the watch, watch the watch, watch the watch...” The crowd became mesmerized as the watch swayed back and forth, light gleaming off its polished surface. Hundreds of pairs eyes followed the swaying watch. Then, suddenly, the watch slipped from the hypnotist’s fingers and fell to the floor, breaking into a hundred pieces. “CRAP!” exclaimed the hypnotist.

It took three days to clean up the Senior Center. Claude was never invited back to entertain.

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If you would like to place a classified ad in 17,200 copies of the magazine and ONLINE it is $25+gst for 50 words.

No pictures. Only a title, description, price and contact information. Please contact Denise @ 403-608-0686 or denise.newsyneighbour@gmail.com. If you would like to place it online ONLY, this is free.

FOR SALE - $600.00 Kenmore Side by Side Refrigerator (white, 7 yrs old, 36”x69”) Kenmore Electric Range (white, 7 yrs old, convection) Kenmore Built In Dishwasher (white, 7 yrs old) Whirlpool Microwave/Hood Combination (White, 7 yrs old) Kenmore (80 Series) Washer and Dryer (White, 10 yrs old) All appliances currently in use and will not be available for pickup until May 3rd. Appliances sold as a Group (not separately). Phone (403) 901-1079

Strathmore child care available! I am looking to take 1 or 2 children in part time/ full time or before and after school. Transportation available; lunch and snacks provided. Lots of toys, music and books. Park just on the corner. Contact Lesley 403-934-2708 mrs_be@live.com www.thenewsyneighbor.com

BABY CLOTHES FOR SALE: MEXX, 3 pc queen/full bedTOMMY HILFIGER, GAP, ROOTS, LEVI’S, wall set. We bought it ROBEEZ, PEDIPED Newborn to size two girls and preemie to size three boys including shoes and outerwear. All items are in excellent condition and come from a smoke-free and pet-free home. Contact Leanne at 403-901-1842.

GARAGE SALE: 68 Hillcrest Blvd.

Strathmore, AB - FRIDAY MAY 6th 5:008:00 & SATURDAY MAY 7th 9:00-2:00 - Includes brand name baby clothes (Mexx, Tommy Hilfiger, GAP, Roots, Levi’s, Robeez, Pediped) newborn to size two girls and preemie to size three boys; children’s toys, household items (Filter Queen vacuum, toaster oven) and much more!

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In addition to offering strong academic program in a Christian there are many aenvironment strong academic program in a other Christian reasons to consider Trinity: environment there are many other • Alberta Curriculum taught by Alberta reasons to consider Trinity: certificated teachers • Courses in music, drama,taught French, x Alberta Curriculum byart • College size gym Alberta certificated teachers • Activboards in all classrooms by the x ofCourses in music, end this school year drama, French, artfenced playground • Secure, • Mandatory uniforms x Collegeschool size gym • Addition of $3500 worth of Christian x Activboards in all classrooms by books to our library this year the end of this school year • Two teachers nominated for provinx Awards Secure,offenced playground cial Teaching Excellence x Mandatory schoolcompetition uniforms in • Winner of Aggie Days the 4 toof6$3500 category forof x grades Addition worth 2010-2011 Christian books to our library this • Weekly chapel and daily devotions year • Hot lunch program x Two teachers nominated for • Christ-centered Christmas Concerts Awards of Teaching • Springprovincial Theatrical Production • Full day kindergarten Excellence

BUT, this would mean we would no longer use our beautiful gloss paper for The Newsy Neighbour and we would be replacing it with a really, really nice clean white paper which has been recycled. We have been reading a lot of information about the paper we use to print the magazine. For every month when we print 17,200 issues it equates to: • 12 fully grown trees • 8,554 gallons of water • 1,082 pounds of solid waste • 2,811 pounds of greenhouse gases

These numbers were determined using the eco-calculator of the Cascades Fine Paper Group. According to the Worldwatch Institute, over 40 percent of the world’s industrial wood harvest is used for the manufacture of paper. This has resulted in the decimation of our old growth forest, which continue to be clear-cut to make paper.

We honor paper and printing companies as well as retailers that are committed to introducing environmentally friendly paper at competitive prices to the magazine industry, while at the same time diverting waste from the landfills and addressing pollution issues. We know all our loyal readers do not throw The Newsy Neighbour in the garbage and share the magazine with friends and family, but for the few of you who slip and absent mindedly – by accident – throw it into the garbage – remember where the magazine came from – a big beautiful tree. The magazine can be recycled along with all the other paper recycling you do, if your throwing it out.

We want to do the right thing for our Planet and still keep our advertisers and readers happy. That’s why we have included this survey in the magazine. We need your help deciding what to do. Please tell us what you think. Email us, call us or visit our website and give us your view on this subject.

x Winner of Aggie Days To take a closer look at Trinity, please competition in the grades 4 to 6 attend an open house this spring: for 2010-2011 Monday,category May 9, 2011 5:00 to 8:00 PM x Weekly Thursday, June chapel 2, 2011 and 5:00daily to 8:00 PM For further information please call the devotions school (403)361-9631 or visit our web x at Hot lunch program sitexat www.trinitylca.com.

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Ages 5-12 July 4 – August 26th Join us for an week journeyplease as we all discover the To take a closer8look at Trinity, many ways to house live earth-friendly! attend an open this spring: Off-site Field Trips • Bike Days • Sports • Games • Crafts • Cooking • Special Guests Walking Trips Monday, May 9,•2011 5:00 to 8:00& More! Yacht Club Weeks: Week 4 – July 25-29th. Week 7 – August 15-19th.

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MY FAVOURITE - FABULOUS - FANTASTIC AND FUN STUFF I love herbs and spices and I have a whole cupboard full of them. I spice up everything I cook, and I’m constantly experimenting with new flavours. Recently, I have started using curries to flavour my dishes. Many herbs and spices have beneficial health properties and turmeric is one of them. It has been used for over 2,500 years in India for its powerful healing properties. It was frequently used in folklore medicine to treat conditions such as skin diseases, digestive issues, rheumatic pains, coughs, and even to increase breast milk production. However, here in Canada, it is not the first herb people reach for to spice up their everyday cooking. The active constituent of turmeric is known as curcumin, which is shown to have a wide range of therapeutic actions. First, it has a powerful anti-inflammatory effect, which has proven useful in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory conditions. In several studies, curcumin’s antiinflammatory effects are shown to be comparable to the potent drugs hydrocortisone and phenylbutazone, as well as over-the-counter anti-inflammatory agents such as Motrin. Unlike the drugs, which are associated with toxic side effects, turmeric is generally a safe herb without any toxicity when used in the recommended amounts. Curcumin is also known for its antioxidant and anti-cancer properties. Research has shown that curcumin can reduce the invasion and subsequent metastasis of cancer cells by inhibiting transcription factor NF-kB (nuclear factor -light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells), which is known to play a role in angiogenesis (the forming of new blood vessels in order for a cancerous tumour to grow and metastasize). The relationship between antioxidants and cancer prevention has been extensively studied over the past decades.

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Another benefit of turmeric is that it can help prevent oxidation of cholesterol in the body, which means it can protect against cardiovascular disease. The health benefits of turmeric are numerous. Even though most studies used standardized extracts of curcumin, turmeric as a spice is still very beneficial, and will add an exotic touch to your meals.

Turmeric does not have to be used only in curries. Try adding it to some sautéed vegetables such as cauliflower, or mixing it into salad dressings to create a golden yellow hue. Keep in mind that turmeric is better absorbed when mixed with a little black pepper.

Turmeric tea has been used for hundreds of years and is very easy to make. Just bring 4 cups of water to a boil, reduce heat, add a teaspoon of ground turmeric, and let simmer for about 10 minutes. Then strain mixture into a mug, add some honey and lemon, and enjoy Contraindications: Turmeric should not be used by people with gallstones or bile obstruction.

Though turmeric is often used by pregnant women, it is important to consult with your naturopathic doctor before doing so, as turmeric can be a uterine stimulant.

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Yard Sale For The Cure is a one day national event presented by RE/MAX. Now in its sixth year, Yard Sale For The Cure will be hosted on May 28th from 8am - 3pm at the Chestermere Recreation Centre.

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This is our third month of new age lingo. Hopefully we are teaching you to chat slang and use acronyms – the computer language of the future. Here is our continuation starting from the letter “H” through “J”.

H & K ~ Hugs and Kisses Hack ~ a person who breaks into software, or disrupts a chat room.

HAGD ~ Have a Good Day HAGO ~ Have a Good One HB ~ Hurry Back Hosts ~ Refers to the people that are running the chat room.

HTH ~ Hope that Helps Huggles ~ Hugs IAC ~ In any case IB ~ I’m back IC ~ I see IDK ~ I Don’t Know IDTS ~ I Don’t Think So

IAAL ~ I am a Laywer IANAL ~ I am not a Lawyer ICU ~ I See You. ILU ~ I Love You ILY ~ I Love You IM ~ Instant Message IMHO ~ In my Humble (or Honest) Opinion JAS ~ Just a second J1S ~ Just one secong JIC ~ Just in case JK ~ Just Kidding JMO ~Just my opinion IMO ~ In my opinion.

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Did you know there is a guy in Michigan that holds the Guinness World Record for largest toothpaste collector? He now has 1,800 different toothpastes, flavours including Whisky, curry and bamboo. He even has one from World War II, made with a radioactive compound.

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Little Bruce and Jenny are only 12 years old, but they know they are in love. One day they decide that they want to get married, so Bruce goes to Jenny’s father to ask him for her hand.

Bruce bravely walks up to him and says, “Mr. Smith, me and Jenny are in love and I want to ask you for her hand in marriage.”

Thinking that this was just the cutest thing, Mr. Smith replies, “Well Bruce, you are only 12. Where will you two live?”

Without even taking a moment to think about it, Bruce replies, “In Jenny’s room. It’s bigger than mine And we can both fit there nicely.”

Still thinking this is just adorable, Mr. Smith says with a huge grin, “Okay, then how will you live? You’re not old enough to get a job. You’ll need to support Jenny.” Again, Bruce instantly replies, “Our allowance. Jenny makes five bucks a week and I make 10 bucks a week. That’s about 60 bucks a month, so that should do us just fine.” Mr. Smith is impressed Bruce has put so much thought into this.

“Well Bruce, it seems like you have everything figured out.

I just have one more question. What will you do if the two of you should have little children of your own?”

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JUST BECAUSE THE SUN IS SHINING Frozen Yogurt is full of protein, calcium, and healthful lactobacillus bacteria. This is a great way to replace ice cream; each serving of frozen yogurt contains only half the calories present in an equal portion of ice cream. You also avoid the stabilizers, emulsifiers, preservatives and “imitation” ingredients contained in the commercial brands. Many of the frozen yogurt products on the market contain “dead” rather than viable bacteria, thus reducing the health benefits of the dessert. And because regulations for frozen yogurt have not been standardized, even the amount of yogurt present in commercial brands varies a lot.

When you make your own frozen yogurt you’ll be able to prepare any flavour your little heart desires – use your imagination and you don’t need an ice-cream machine – just your lonely, rarely used blender. Here are a couple just to get you started and then go crazy with your own ideas. It’s very healthy!

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Blend thoroughly on the highest setting. Again, stop, unplug the blender and stir the ingredients to free the blades if the batch freezes up. Add more water to thin out the mix.

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Lemon tips:

- I make a very versatile household cleaner: Dip a halved lemon in salt for a bit of gentle abrasive power, then scour brass, copper, or stainless-steel pots, pans, and sinks.

- Rub a cut lemon on aluminum to brighten it.

- Used lemons tossed in the disposal will deodorize it.

- Before juicing, roll a room-temperature lemon under your palm to break down the cells inside the fruit.

If the lemon is especially hard, microwave it for 20 seconds. You should get 2 to 3 tablespoons of juice per fruit.

- Pouring lemon juice around areas that ants frequent is said to repel them.

- An equal amount of lemon juice and water added to an atomizer will create a wonderful synthetic chemical-free green air freshener for your home.

- Heat a bowl of water and lemon slices in your microwave for 30 seconds to a minute; then wipe out the oven. Stains will be easier to remove and old food odours neutralized.

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The Importance of Walking •Walking can add minutes to your life. This enables you at 85 years old to spend an additional 5 months in a nursing home at $7000 per month.

•My grandpa started walking five miles a day when he was 60. Now he’s 97 years old and we don’t know where he is.

• I like long walks, especially when they are taken by people who annoy me.

• I have to walk early in the morning, before my brain figures out what I’m doing.

•Every time I hear the dirty word ‘exercise’, I wash my mouth out with chocolate.

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•We all get heavier as we get older, because there’s a lot more information in our heads. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it.

•Every time I start thinking too much about how I look, I just find a Happy Hour and by the time I leave, I look just fine.

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Luminous, flawless, and radiant. Aren’t these all the descriptive words of how we would like our skin to look? It has definitely been a long, cold winter, and now is the time when we are all slowly starting to come out of that winter hibernation mode and get ready for Spring and Summer time.

In these modern days, the way beauty is perceived, has become so vast, so versatile, so unique. In just the past twenty years, our makeup fashion has changed drastically, from the pale matte faces with darker lips, to the bronzed skin, dewy look with neutral colored lips. My point here is that through the years, no matter what styles and looks that do come and go, one thing always remains the same ; having that flawless looking face.

The number one thing to remember, is that under all great looking skin, lies nutrients, hydration, and a healthy balance of oils. You can paint on concealer and foundation as thick as you want, but if your skin isn’t healthy and moisturized, your makeup application will work against you, leaving you looking tired, dry, and aged. Proper skin health begins with the simplest, most obvious; hydration. Up to 70% of the human body is made up of water, so ensure you get your eight (8 oz.) glasses of water a day!. Also, taking a good multivitamin containing biotin, and a supplemental omega 3-6-9 helps to support healthy skin, hair, and nails.

The first thing you want to do, is to use a gentle exfoliator, to slough off dead, dry skin on your face. Next, apply a light, non-oily moisturizer with an SPF. Just because the sun’s not out, doesn’t mean those dam-

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Using a large, rounded, fluff brush, apply a translucent powder all over, to set the foundation. Once this is all complete, finish with a very light dusting of a bronzer (one with gold flecks or shimmer in it helps to illuminate your skin and give it that glowing, radiant look). Lastly, using a blush brush, or a medium, angled contour brush, apply a small amount of blush, in a warm, coral tone, as this is the most flattering on all skin tones. When you apply it, imagine a diagonal line from just under the apple of your cheek, extending up your cheekbone, to align no higher than your eye.

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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.

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Runaway Devil: How Forbidden Love Drove A 12-Year-Old to Murder Her Family

Robert Remington and Sherri Zickefoose McClelland & Stewart; Fourth Impression edition (Aug 4 2009) ISBN: 978-0771073601

"Welcome To My Tragic End." —J.R. You know that strange urge to slow down and look that grips you when driving past the scene of an accident? That macabre pull to see what’s happened? Well, I had that experience with the latest book up for review: Runaway Devil: How Forbidden Love Drove a 12-Year-Old to Murder Her Family. Seeing the book, it rekindled my curiosity regarding the horrific stories I’d heard after the events of that 2006 spring in Medicine Hat. While I can usually fight off the temptation to slow down and ‘rubberneck’ at an accident site, I was intrigued by the book and thought I might be able to make more sense of the incident than I had from the news and television coverage that immediately followed it.

Robert Remington and Sherri Zickefoose, the authors, have done a great deal of work and diligent research putting together a solid account of this tragic occurrence. They combined previously released information with unpublished details and produced a book that examines the history and circumstances of the major individuals involved. From J.R.—the book’s shorthand for the twelve-year-old subject of the novel—and Jeremy Steinke, her partner in crime, and their marginalized or cast-off peers, to the family who was brutally and coldly murdered and the central police figures who investigated the case. What’s presented is a detailed and thorough observation of all those who played a part, whatever their role.

To the reader, it appears that a series of unfortunate and seemingly disconnected events conspired and, ultimately, led to this disastrous act. The writers traced the path of J.R.’s parents as they struggled to build successful, middle class careers from very humble and even troubled beginnings, moving from Ontario, to Okotoks and finally settling in Medicine Hat. We are introduced to the personalities of Marc and Debra and their hopes of making a better life for themselves and their children.

Accounts are also provided of the lives of J.R. and her eight-year-old brother, Jacob, which help to round out the beginning, giving us a snapshot of what, by all appearances, should have been two happy children living in a stable and well-adjusted family.

The remainder of the book, in addition to a disturbing version of the events that transpired on and immediately after the night of April 23, 2006, deals largely with the deteriorating relationship between J.R. and her parents or details about the friends and acquaintances who crossed paths with J.R. and Jeremy at various points and for various periods. These range from transient, mall-going ‘goths’ to estranged school friends. The book ends with a discussion of J.R.’s incarceration and pending release.

Overall, the book is a progression of darkening and often bizarre scenes, each of which lends another piece to the overall puzzle that this deplorable event represents. Slowly and inescapably, the story unfolded, much to my discomfort and unease. Knowing the outcome in advance was no help in this instance.

Through no fault of the writers’, I formed more questions than answers in reading Runaway Devil. It is a well written and solidly documented piece of writing. But, I can’t say I’m pleased to have thumbed through its pages and, needless to say, I’ll think twice before giving in to my morbid curiosity the next time—whether on the highway or the bookstore. www.thenewsyneighbor.com

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For this article we are going to explore the versatility and décor function of window coverings. Window coverings in the average home tend to just blend into the background whereas they can be a large décor feature in your home not to mention a great investment when it comes to resell. Window coverings have come a long way since the basics of twenty odd years ago. There are a plentiful amount of options to fit every need, style and operation with the two different types of applications: Hard and Soft.

Hard applications are horizontal blinds that are your standard tilt and lift window covering,and timeless and classic shutters. However, the materials, colors and textures have greatly expanded.

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Last but not least, as of lately the most popular option, cellular blinds. As well these window coverings come in a variety of amazing colors and textures but are also eco-friendly as they are energy efficient. Blocking the heat in the summer and keeping your house nice and cozy in the winter. They also have the “top down bottom up” feature which allows your to have privacy and allow natural light in at the same time.

Of course there’s my favorite option: Drapery! This will have to be the next article as I have just as much or not more to say, there are some new and amazing styles and fabrics. Drapery is back! However you can coincide both these applications to create an amazing space that is completely you!

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I’m sure you all agree that May could not come soon enough this year. I cannot remember the last time we had so much snow in April – what on earth is going on?! But, we are in the weather pattern of La Nina, and that may not change for a few years, so next winter so expect the same kind of weather. Thank goodness for May! It is such a happy month! The birds are building their nests and the robin families have returned. People are thinking about gardening, camping and those long hot days of summer. If you were born between April 20th and May 20th you are a Taurus and between May 21st and June 20th you are a Gemini. May’s birthstone is the emerald (my very favourite stone), which means love and success and the Lily of the Valley is the May flower. The most important day of the year is in May – Mother’s Day, of course, which is celebrated the second Sunday of the month. Lots of interesting things have happened in the month of May over the Years – here are just a few. In May: 1851 - Dr John Gorrie patents a “refrigeration machine” 1877 - Indian Wars: Sitting Bull leads his band of Lakota into Canada to avoid harassment by the United States Army under Colonel Nelson Miles 1888 - George Eastman patents “Kodak box camera” • 1893 - Panic of 1893: Great crash on NY Stock Exchange •1909 – Prohibition went into effect in Ontario. I wonder if they still have the men’s and women’s side of the bars out there. I was there many years ago and the

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