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COMPLIMENTARY July 2014

Winner of 2013 Small Business Of The Year Strathmore Chamber of Commerce

Issue 81

It’s our 1st Annual Strathmore, Chestermere, Langdon & Area

2014-2015 Business Directory

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2014 Friday, July 18

6:00pm Slow-Pitch Tournament Starts 6:00pm – 2am (last call 1am) Beer Gardens (no minors), Tickets required 9:00pm Live Music (Quentin Reddy)

Saturday, July 19

8:00am – 10:00am Breakfast 7:00am Slow-Pitch Tournament Day 2 Starts 10:00am – 10:30am Parade 10:00am Horseshoe Tournament Registration Starts 10:00am – 4:00pm Vendor’s Village 10:30am – 2:30pm Children’s Festival, Tickets Required 12:30pm Horse Shoe Tournament Starts

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Sunday, July 20

7:00am Slow-Pitch Tournament Day 3 Starts 10:00am – 3:00pm Car Show & Shine 10:30am – 11:30am Church Service 1:30pm – 4:30pm Skateboard Tournament

Cost:

Children’s Festival Friday’s Beer Garden Saturday’s Beer Garden Drink Tickets

$10 $15 $20 $5

Horseshoe Tournament:

Before July 5th: $20 per team or $10 per person (single entries will be paired) After July 5th: $30 per team or $15 per person Get your wristbands for the beer gardens in advance as they do sell out. Ticket sale schedule is on our website.

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Thoughts become things

Heal your mind and heal your life!

My favourite – fabulous – fantastic and fun stuff What is an affirmation? And how can it change your life?

Affirmations, really, are simple. They are you being in conscious control of your thoughts. They are short, powerful statements. When you say them or think them or even hear them, they become the thoughts that create your reality. Affirmations, then, are your conscious thoughts. Just think about that a moment; it is such a fabulous and fantastic idea, in essence then, “It is your mind that creates your world”.

To affirm means to say something positively. It means to declare firmly and assert something to be true. Affirmations are statements where you assert that what you want to be true is true. Here are some very good examples of some great affirmations you could use in your life:

I am a success in all that I do.

I feel happy, I feel healthy, and I feel terrific.

I am a money magnet and will never have to worry about money ever again.

My mind is clear, focused and energized.

My life is full of abundance, love, happiness and health.

Today, I am brimming with energy and overflowing with joy.

My body is healthy, my mind is brilliant and my soul is tranquil.

I have endless talents, which I begin to utilize today.

I possess the qualities needed to be extremely successful.

My business is growing, expanding and thriving.

Creative energy surges through me and leads me to new and brilliant ideas.

Live with grace and gratitude

Believe you already have it all.

I am courageous and I stand up for myself.

My thoughts are filled with positivity and my life is plentiful with prosperity.

Today, I abandon my old habits and take up new, more positive ones.

I am blessed with an incredible family and wonderful friends.

Everything that is happening now is for my ultimate good.

I am a powerhouse. I am indestructible.

I radiate beauty, charm and grace.

I wake up today with strength in my heart and clarity in my mind.

I am at peace with all that has happened, is happening, and will happen.

Make reminder cards or sticky notes to write your affirmations, and then leave them where you will see them: put one on the mirror in your bathroom, where you sit at the kitchen table, tape one to your car's steering wheel, or stick one to your computer monitor. Each time you see the card, read it and think about what it means to you.

Repetition is the key to making affirmations effective. Make a point of writing your affirmations in a journal or diary each morning when you wake up and each night before you go to sleep. Repeat the affirmations to yourself during the day if you think about it.

No matter what aspect of life you're dealing with or who you are, affirmations will make you feel better about yourself and your life. If used correctly, they can manifest real change in your life; changing the way you think, reprogramming your mind and removing the old negative beliefs that have been sabotaging you again and again throughout your life.

Hey, what do you have to lose? Achieve the life you've always wanted for yourself!

Have some fun with this – life is too darn short not to have a little fun, love and happiness!

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CHESTERMERE STATION WAY • Unit 213, 175 Chestermere Station Way Phone: 403-235-0352 How to be attractive in 9 steps: 1) Smile.

2) Smell nice or don’t smell at all.

3) Dress for style and respect, not attention.

4) Know what’s going on in the world and have an opinion about it.

5) Speak kindly of yourself and those around you 6) Have 3 hobbies that do not involve a screen.

7) Get an education or save up for one.

8) Make time for children, the elderly and those who need a friend.

9) Always say thank you and return favours.

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Drink green tea before bed to burn calories while sleeping. Green tea will also increase your metabolism.

Want your clothes to dry faster in the dryer? Throw in a clean towel! It’ll absorb extra water.

The word Clinomania means: the excessive desire to stay in bed

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SPINNING THE YARN Stories, musings, a little adventure and humour with Suzanne Shaver. Suzanne is a native Calgarian that lived in Langdon for 15 years before transplanting to Chestermere in 2013. By day she is an accountant with a frustrated creative side that occasionally escapes in form of written musings, which is far more interesting than adding stuff up for people.

Mosquito Infested Glory April showers may bring May flowers, but June showers just bring July mosquitos. I know this because I have the world’s slowest, stupidest, loudest mosquito flitting in front of my screen every third word or so. Okay, maybe it isn’t that slow, since it’s still flitting even though I’ve been whacking at it like a demented lunatic, but my opinion stands on its intelligence.

Said mosquito and approximately 1,000 of its closest friends, plus or minus a few, took up residence with me on Sunday as I attempted to BBQ on a new grill. It’s summer, time to BBQ, right? But the little cretins took full advantage of the fact that I was racing back and forth between the kitchen and the deck trying to figure out hot spots and general doneness at the same time as I was trying to toss a salad, do potatoes, entertain guests, etc., etc.. Long story, but my “dinner party” was suffering from a three hour delay due to a previously rain-delayed baseball game (darn June showers) suddenly being rescheduled in the middle of my less than organized family dinner. The dinner was held to celebrate the series of birthdays that hit my family in late June/early July, which does call into question what exactly was going on late every September that it was the only time the entire extended family appeared to be fertile, but… I digress. Suffice it to say, it wasn’t the best time to be testing a new grill and those darn mozzies seemed to know intuitively that I was a mildly distracted. Maybe not so stupid after all.

So here we are. July, in its mosquito infested glory (thanks June) has arrived, bringing summer (we hope) and the Stampede.

For the first half of July, Calgary and its outlying communities become obsessed. Inner cowboys are let out (even though some really shouldn’t be – people, do you not own a mirror?) while we all see how many days we can go without actually paying for a meal.

Breakfast is a no-brainer – if you can tolerate lots of pancakes, questionable eggs and gnarled up sausages, breakfast for those 10 days is a done deal. Lunch can be a bit trickier; it definitely pays to work downtown during Stampede if your inner cowboy is cheap enough to forage for free Stampede lunches in the concrete jungle (range? ranch?). If you happen to be a well-connected cowpoke, those lunches are actually pretty good, but the resulting liver abuse can be a bit off-putting.

But there is a key, a trick if you will, to having a successful Stampede that goes beyond food and drink. Pay attention here if you are new to the area or if this is your first time to the rodeo (literally). To have a successful Stampede, ALWAYS remember the following: ABSOLUTELY NO MEANINGFUL WORK CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED DURING THE ENTIRE 10 DAYS I’m pretty sure there’s an actual by-law to that effect somewhere. From the time William Shatner first appears on 9th Ave to the last frantic purchase of Dream Home tickets on the following Sunday night – No. Meaningful. Work. At all. Remember this as you stumble back to the office from a festive “lunch”.

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A guy walks into a bar and sees a dog lying in the corner licking his… ‘area’. He turns to the bartender and says, “Boy, I wish I could do that.”

The Bartender replies, “You’d better try petting him first.”

What do you call an illegally parked frog? Toad! ~ Shawna

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New Word Definitions 1. AQUADEXTROUS (ak wa deks’ trus) adj.

Possessing the ability to turn the bathtub faucet on and off with your toes.

2. ABIBLIOPHOBIA (a biblio phobia) Fear of running out of things to read.

3. CARPERPETUATION (kar’ pur pet u a shun) The act, when vacuuming, of running over a string or a piece of lint at least a dozen times, reaching over and picking it up, examining it, then putting it back down to give the vacuum one more chance.

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4. DISCONFECT (dis kon fekt’) To sterilize the piece of candy you dropped on the floor by blowing on it, assuming this will somehow remove all the germs.

5. ELBONICS (el bon’ iks) The actions of two people maneuvering for one armrest in a movie theater.

6. FRUST (frust) The small line of debris that refuses to be swept onto the dust pan and keeps backing a person across the room until he or she finally decides to give up and sweep it under the rug.

7. GARDYLOO! (gardy loo) A warning shouted before throwing water from above.

8. LACTOMANGULATION (lak’ to man gyu lay’ shun) Manhandling the “open here” spout on a milk container so badly that one has to resort to the ‘illegal’ side.

9. PEPPIER (pehp ee ay’) The waiter at a fancy restaurant whose sole purpose seems to be walking around asking diners if they want ground pepper.

10. PHONESIA (fo nee’ zhuh) The affliction of dialing a phone number and forgetting whom you were calling just as they answer.

11. PUPKUS (pup’ kus) The moist residue left on a window after a dog presses its nose to it. (Not to be confused with Kidkus, which is the moist residue left on a window after a child presses its nose to it.)

12. TELECRASTINATION (tel e kras tin ay’ shun) The act of always letting the phone ring at least twice before you pick it up, even when you’re only six inches away. www.thenewsyneighbour.com

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A young boy came home from school and complained to his father, “I got in trouble at school today for spelling ‘cow’ wrong.” Angrily, his father responded, “That teacher!

Why didn’t she give you something little like ‘mosquito’ to spell?!”

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You know summer is in full swing come July 1st. The word ‘Yahoo’ comes to mind for a few different reasons and I do believe no other explanation is required; not if you are a true Albertan. July and August are the months when it is time to dust off your cowboy boots and kick up your heels, do a little line dancing, drink a little beer and party!! We have got to be the luckiest people I know, because just in our little neck of the woods we have “The Strathmore Stampede and Heritage Days” August 1st thru 4th, “Langdon Days” July 18th thru 20th, “Carseland’s 100 Year Centennial” July 18th thru 20th and the Carseland Golf Tournament July 19th.

With all that partying going on, just remember to drink responsibly –read “The Family Page” to find out some real scary statistics on alcohol. Summer can be so fun, just don’t mess it up by drinking too much and doing something stupid.

On a different note, we have included tons of good camping recipes, affirmations to make you the best you can be and all our amazing contributors with all their amazingly good stuff!!

You are going to love our first ever “Newsy Neighbour Directory” your new go-to place whenever you are looking for just about everything. Keep it close and remember to support these local businesses! They support us so we can support you. Let’s all keep paying it forward; it’s just the right thing to do.

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23 Psychological Life Hacks You Need To Know. #1. When you first meet people, try to notice their eye colour while also smiling at them. It might be because you look for a second or two longer, but all I can tell you is that people really respond to it.

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#2. Pay attention to people’s feet. If you approach two people in the middle of a conversation, and they only turn their torsos and not their feet, they don’t want you to join in the conversation. Similarly, if you are in a conversation with a co-worker who you think is paying attention to you and their torso is turned towards you but their feet are facing in another direction, they want the conversation to end.

You should check out Carol Kinsey Goman’s research on these types of things in the workplace. #3. Foot-in-the-door phenomenon. People are more likely to agree to do a task for you if you ask them to do something simpler first.

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#12. If you get yourself really happy and excited to see other people, they will react the same to you. It doesn’t always happen the first time, but it will definitely happen next time. #13. My personal favourite is when people are angry at me; if I stay calm, it’ll get them even angrier, and be ashamed about it after. #14. If you have a warm hand when you shake somebody’s hand, you immediately become a more desirable person to get along with. #15. People have a certain image of themselves and will fight tooth and nail to cling to it. Use this information wisely. You can make people dislike you by attacking their self-image.

#16. False attribution of arousal. When you take somebody out on a first date, take them somewhere exciting that will get their heart beating. For example, take them on a roller coaster or to a horror film.

This gets their adrenaline up. It makes them think they enjoy spending time with you, rather than the activity. #17. The key to confidence is walking into a room, and assuming everyone already likes you. #18. The physical effects of stress (increased breathing rate, heart rate, etc.) mirrors identically the physical effects of courage. So when you’re feeling stress from any situation, immediately reframe it: your body is getting ready to do courage; it’s not feeling stress. A great example of cognitive reframing, researchers found that you do better when you appraise a stressful situation as a challenge, not a threat. #19. Refer to people you’ve just met by their name. People loving being referred to by their name, and it will establish a sense of trust and friendship right away.

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CONSULTANT. SPEAKER. COACH. Some Latin Phrases ‘Argumentum ad captandum’ In order to capture the crowd (political babble to appease a crowd) ‘Ad kalendas graecas’ At the Greek Calends (the Greek calendar never had a calends – so this means ‘when pigs fly,’ kind of thing) ‘Postatem obscuri lateris nescitis’ You do not know the power of the dark side.

#22. Always give your kid a choice that makes them think they are in control. For instance, when you want your child to put his shoes on, say, ”Do you want to put your Star Wars shoes on or your shark shoes on?” #23. People are extraordinarily aware of their sense of touch. If someone (a member of the opposite sex, for example) ‘accidentally’ rests their knee on yours, let’s say, they know it’s there. #24. While studying for a big exam, chew gum with a strong taste.

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LUSCIOUS JOYS Camping

I Love Camping!

I love everything about camping; the food, the camp fire, the stars at night, fresh air and the joy of just doing nothing. Read a book, play some cards and have a few cocktails… now that is camping. Camping food is just altogether different from the cooking I do at home; it’s more like, well, camping food – hotdogs on a stick over the fire (I never eat hotdogs at home), and chicken wrapped in foil with BBQ sauce (actually, tin foil is an absolute must on any camping trip – you can cook just about anything in tin foil). Here are a few of my favourite tin foil camping recipes for you to enjoy on your next camping trip.

Grilled Foil-Pack Cheesy Fries 1 bag (14 oz.) crinkle-cut French fries 1 tbsp butter, melted 4 slices American cheese 2 tbsp sliced green onions (2 medium) 2 tbsp cooked real bacon bits Heat gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat.

Toss frozen French fries with melted butter.

Tear off 2 (12-inch) lengths heavy-duty foil to make foil boats. Place half of the fries in a single layer in the center of 1 piece of foil.

Loosely fold foil around edges to form a boat, leaving large hole at top to allow steam to escape; repeat with remaining fries and foil.

Place foil packets on grill over indirect heat.

Cover grill; cook 20 to 30 minutes, stirring once, until fries are crispy and baked through.

Top each packet with 2 slices cheese; cook about 2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with sliced green onions and bacon bits just before serving.

Cheesy Tin-foil Potato Packets These are super simple. One thing I want to stress is that you NEED to get the Heavy Duty tin-foil. It’s a must to avoid burnt potatoes.

Spray down a sheet of tin-foil with cooking spray, and throw down a small stack of sliced potatoes. Spoon 2 tablespoons of Cream of Chicken soup on top of the potatoes, add salt and pepper to taste, and then sprinkle on some cheese. Throw in some sliced green onion, and if you like it spicy like me, add some sliced jalapeno. Then grab the opposite ends of the tin-foil and bring them up to meet each other on top. Fold over 2-3 times creating a little pocket. Fold up the ends and pinch closed. Place into BBQ and let them cook, rotating every 10-15 minutes to ensure even cooking. Open to test for done-ness, but it should take about 1 hour.

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Sweet and Sour Chicken Packets 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (5 oz. each) 1/4 cup sweet-and-sour sauce 1 can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained 1/2 medium bell pepper, cut into strips 1/4 small onion, cut into small wedges 1/4 cup chow Mein noodles, if desired Heat gas or charcoal grill. Cut two 18x12inch pieces of heavy-duty foil. Spray with cooking spray. Place 1 chicken breast on one side of each foil piece. Top each with 1 tablespoon sweet-and-sour sauce and half of the pineapple, bell pepper and onion.

Top with remaining sauce. Fold foil over chicken and vegetables so edges meet.

Seal edges, making tight 1/2-inch fold; fold again. Allow space on sides for circulation and expansion. Cover and grill packets over medium heat app. 20 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F). Place packets on plates.

Cut large X across top of each packet; fold back foil. Top with noodles.

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2. Eating: Now, you know I love a good meal, but why do you suggest that I eat a taco with chilli sauce, along with a big Italian meatball and some stale chips (washed down with WINE & topped off with a Kit Kat after a few cheese curls & chilli cheese fries)? Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m an eclectic eater, but I think you went too far this time.

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FAMILY PAGE SUMMER AND ALCOHOL

“Moderation is the key” Don’t we all look forward to summer every year? Summer is a wonderful time for outdoor activities with family and friends. For many people, a day at the beach, on the boat, or at a backyard barbecue will include drinking alcoholic beverages. But excessive drinking and summer activities don’t mix. Drinking impairs both physical and mental abilities and it also decreases inhibitions—which can lead to tragic consequences on the water, on the road, and in the great outdoors. In fact, research shows that half of all water recreation deaths of teens and adults involve the use of alcohol and the summer holidays are some of the most dangerous times of the year to be on the road. I’m all in for having a couple cocktails on a hot summer day, but like everything else in life – moderation is the key. You have got to know when to say NO!!

sets off a chain reaction, so to speak, in our brains. Each stage of impairment signals that a new area of the brain is being affected. As we continue to drink, as new areas of our brains are affected, already-felt reactions grow worse – or further impaired. Alcohol follows a set path to other areas of the brain resulting in a predictable pattern of early and total intoxication. The last area of the brain affected by alcohol is our brain stem, which controls involuntary reflexes like telling your lungs to breathe, or your heart to pump. At toxic levels, (BAC of .35% - .50%) alcohol slows or stops the functions in the brain stem, often resulting in death without early intervention.

You have got to know when to say NO!!

But long before alcohol affects the brain stem, it has already been absorbed by the major organs in our bodies. Alcoholism is known to cause: • Inflammation of the liver leading to cirrhosis • Lowered blood pressure increasing chances of heart disease, stroke and high blood pressure • Irritation of the stomach lining leading to ulcers • Inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis) • Increased risk of cancers of the mouth, throat, larynx and Combining esophagus • Sexual dysfunction in men alcohol and drugs

When you drink alcohol, roughly 20% is absorbed straight from your stomach into your bloodstream. The other 80% is taken up from your small intestine. This explains why eating before you drink can slow down the effects of alcohol, if your tummy is full of food, it’s harder for the alcohol to end up by the stomach walls, where it can be absorbed. It’s also why drinking on an empty stomach can have such a speedy effect; 20% of the alcohol gets STRAIGHT into your bloodstream, and straight to work.

How it really works Alcohol is a depressant; it slows the nervous system. Alcohol is absorbed into the bloodstream through the stomach and small intestine and spreads quickly throughout the body. Drinking alcohol

The damage has already spread...

Combining Alcohol and Drugs It’s very common for people to combine illicit and prescription

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drugs with alcohol. When this is done, the effects of other depressants (like marijuana) are increased, or the effects of stimulants (such as cocaine) are reduced (usually). Combining alcohol and drugs is always dangerous because you have no idea how the two will react inside you. Combining depressants can result in lowered heart and breathing rates, for instance. Combining alcohol with stimulants causes stress to your heart and other organs and keeps you from feeling the full effect of either substance, increasing your chance of overdose.

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The statistics for motor vehicle crashes and impairmentrelated crashes among young drivers are alarming.

• Road crashes continue to be leading cause of death among teenagers. The statistics for motor vehicle crashes and impairment-related crashes among young drivers are alarming. Young people have the highest rates of traffic death and injury per capita among all age groups and the highest death rate per kilometer driven among all drivers under 75 years of age.

• More 19-year-olds die or are seriously injured than any other age group. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among 16 to 25 year olds, and alcohol and/or drugs are a factor in 55% of those crashes. 16-25 year olds constituted 13.6% of the population in 2010, but made up almost 33.4% of the impairment-related traffic deaths.

• 79% of people in Alberta over the age of 15 drink to some extent.

• Alcohol is the most commonly abused substance in Canada.

• 24% of offenders entering federal custody (2 years' imprisonment or more) report having been under the influence of alcohol when they committed the crime • More than 2,700 children are born each year with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder • In 2002, alcohol accounted for more than $14.6 billion in costs (that’s $463 per person) and represented 36% of the total costs of substance abuse. – MADD Canada • Motor vehicle crashes, liver cirrhosis, suicides, esophageal cancer, and arrhythmias were the leading causes of alcohol-related deaths.

— MADD Canada • Males: Account for 87% of the young fatally injured drinking drivers and 89% of the seriously injured drinking drivers.

• Summertime: Young drinking drivers are most likely to be killed or injured in the summer (32.4% and 40.8% respectively) and least likely to be killed or injured in the winter (8% and 11.4% respectively).

• Weekend: A large percentage of young drinking drivers die or are seriously injured on the weekend.

• Night time: The vast majority of young drinking drivers die or are seriously injured in crashes at night.

• At fault: In nearly two-thirds of the alcohol-related multiple vehicle crashes, it was the fatally injured teen driver who had been drinking and not the other drivers.

• Crashes: By the time a driver reaches a blood alcohol content of .10%, he or she is 51 times more likely than a non-drinking driver to be involved in a fatal crash.

Now, alcohol has been around in various cultures for almost 10,000 years; people have been drinking this fermented drink (ethanol) to celebrate life forever. Enjoy your favourite cocktail this summer, but remember to “Drink Responsibly” and don’t do something stupid.

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A man is selling a horse. He says to another man, “There’s something you should know about the horse. He stops running when you say, ‘Amen,’ and he starts running when you say, ‘Praise the Lord.’”

“No problem,” the other man says. “I’ll take it.”

The man begins to ride away on the horse. He decides to test the horse. “Amen,” he says, and the horse stops on the road, just as the other man had said he would. “Praise the Lord!” The horse tokes off running like mad. The rider holds on as tight as he can. As he looks ahead, he notices that they are racing towards a cliff. He begins screaming, “Stop!!! Stop, you stupid horse!! Whoah!!” Nothing works. So he begins praying, “Dear God, PLEASE make the horse stop!

PLEASE!!! AMEN!” The horse stops right at the edge of the cliff. With great enthusiasm and joy, the man screamed, “PRAISE THE LORD!!”

Try out these absolutely ingenious ideas so you can eat bacon just about every single day!

Cheesy Bacon Popcorn Drizzle 4 cups of hot popcorn with 1 tablespoon bacon drippings. Toss with 3 tablespoons crumbled cooked bacon and 1/4 cup each grated Parmesan and cheddar.

Warm Bacon Slaw Cook 6 slices thick-cut bacon in 1 tablespoon olive oil; drain and crumble. Add 1/2 sliced red onion, 1/4 cup each cider vinegar and water, 2 tablespoons brown sugar and 1/2 teaspoon celery seeds to the drippings. Toss with 6 cups shredded cabbage and the bacon.

Bacon-Apple Sandwiches Spread a split baguette with honey mustard. Fill with cooked bacon, sliced Brie and apple, and lettuce; add salt and pepper.

Cobb Club Spread 3 slices toast with soft blue cheese and mayonnaise. Layer with grilled chicken, cooked bacon, avocado, tomato, romaine and hard-boiled egg to make a double-decker sandwich.

Bacon Butter Cook 2 slices bacon in a skillet; drain and chop. Blend 1 stick softened butter with the drippings and 2 tablespoons maple syrup. Stir in the chopped bacon.

PB&B Sandwich peanut butter, banana and cooked bacon with white bread. Cook in a buttered skillet.

Croquet Monsieur Spread Dijon mustard on sliced bread, add Canadian bacon and shredded Gruyere. Whisk 1 egg with a bit of milk and nutmeg; dip the sandwiches in the egg mixture and fry in butter.

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parsley and olive oil. Stuff into mushroom caps, drizzle with olive oil and bake at 350°F, 20 minutes.

Bacon-Wrapped Scallops Wrap bacon around scallops; secure with toothpicks. Broil, turning, until crisp, 8 minutes.

Bacon-Wrapped Dates Stuff pitted dates with blue cheese and wrap in bacon. Secure with toothpicks. Broil, turning until crisp, 5 to 6 minutes.

Spaghetti Carbonara Boil 1 pound spaghetti; drain and reserve 1 cup pasta water. Meanwhile, cook 1/2 pound diced pancetta and 3 sliced garlic cloves in olive oil. Whisk 2 eggs, 1 cup grated Parmesan, 1/4 cup chopped parsley, 1/2 to 1 cup pasta water and some pepper; toss with the hot spaghetti and pancetta.

BLT Pasta Cook 8 slices bacon; drain and chop. Cook 1 chopped red onion, 3 sliced garlic cloves, some red pepper flakes and 1 teaspoon salt in 3 tablespoons drippings. Add 5 cups grape tomatoes; cook 12 minutes. Add 1/3 cup cream; cook 2 minutes. Toss with 12 ounces cooked penne, 4 cups arugula, the bacon, some basil and a splash of pasta water. Top with Parmesan.

Bacon-Wrapped Trout Stuff whole trout with lemon slices and thyme sprigs; season with salt. Wrap in bacon and cook in a skillet over medium-high heat, 4 minutes per side.

Bacon Nuts Beat 1 egg white until frothy; toss with 2 cups mixed nuts, 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, 2 tablespoons brown sugar and 4 slices crumbled cooked bacon. Bake at 325°F, 10 minutes.

Bacon-Beer Mussels Cook 1/4 pound chopped slab bacon in a pot with 1 sliced onion. Add 3/4 cup beer, some thyme sprigs and 3 pounds mussels. Cover and cook until the mussels open, 5 minutes.

Stir in 2 tablespoons each chopped parsley and whole-grain mustard.

Bacon Burgers Pulse 1 pound chopped bacon in a food processor.

Form into four thin patties; cook in a skillet over medium heat, 10 to 12 minutes per side. Serve on buns.

Bacon Meatballs Pulse 6 ounces pancetta in a food processor. Add 1 cup breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup each chopped onion, chopped parsley and grated Parmesan, 4 garlic cloves, 2 eggs, and salt and pepper; pulse to combine. Form into small balls. Brown in a skillet with olive oil, then simmer in tomato sauce until cooked through. www.thenewsyneighbour.com

Bacon-Wrapped Steak Rub 1 1/2 pounds beef tenderloin with minced garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper. Wrap with bacon. Sear on all sides in an ovenproof skillet, then roast in a 400°F oven until the meat registers 125°F, about 20 minutes.

Bacon Fried Rice Cook 1/2 cup chopped bacon in a skillet. Add 1/2 cup chopped scallions and 4 cups cooked rice; stir-fry until hot. Add 3 beaten eggs and 1 teaspoon each sesame oil and grated ginger; stirfry until the eggs are set.

Bacon Buns Mix 1/4 cup each diced ham and crumbled cooked bacon.

Place 1 tablespoon in the center of 8 refrigerated biscuit dough rounds; fold over and crimp. Bake at 350°F, 15 minutes.

Tomato-Bacon Gravy Cook 6 slices chopped bacon in a skillet; drain. In the drippings, simmer a 28-ounce can whole tomatoes (crushed), 1/4 cup water, 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar, and salt and pepper, 20 minutes.

Add the bacon.

Hot Bacon-Crab Dip Mix 8 ounces each cream cheese and crabmeat, 1 cup crumbled cooked bacon, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 3 chopped scallions and the juice of 1 lemon. Spread in a baking dish; top with breadcrumbs. Bake at 350°F until bubbly, 30 minutes.

Bacon Muffins Make corn muffin mix as the label directs; add 1/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon and 2 tablespoons chopped chives.

Bacon Brussels Sprouts Cook 6 ounces diced slab bacon in a skillet; drain. Separate 1 pound Brussels sprouts into leaves; stir-fry in the drippings. Add 1 minced garlic clove, 2 tablespoons each teriyaki sauce and water, a pinch each of sugar and red pepper flakes, and the bacon.

Warm Bacon Vinaigrette Cook 4 slices chopped bacon in a skillet; drain and crumble. Whisk 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar and 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard into the drippings; add salt, pepper and the bacon.

Spinach-Bacon Salad Make Warm Bacon Vinaigrette – above. Toss with baby spinach, sliced mushrooms and sliced red onion.

Sweet Bacon Press both sides of bacon slices in brown sugar; place on a rack set on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake at 375°F, flipping once, 18 to 20 minutes.

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A Mindful Revolution A Mindful Minute

By Rebecca Stone – Becky is a yoga instructor and the owner of Pranava Yoga in Strathmore, AB. Pranava yoga is a community minded studio, fostering the growth of the yoga community in Strathmore (and the world) by promoting the values of personal practice, creativity, abundance and community spirit.

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Take a look at this list below: More joy Less stress Increased concentration and focus Better communication and decision making skills Would any of these things be of interest to you? This is totally a trick question, because there will be very few people who wouldn’t want to improve in at least one of these areas of their lives. There are vast 30

economic industries that have come into being to help provide exactly these things for us – be it counselling or coaching services, self-help books, the beauty and diet industries, and so many more. I suppose it would be fair to include the North American idea of what yoga is in that list, as well.

What if I were to tell you that there something that you can do to see great improvement in all of these areas of life, and more, and that it need not cost you a dime nor any extra time? And not only that, but you don’t need any special skills or tools? Throughout the western world, there is this new idea called MINDFULNESS. (It is only new to our part of the world, as it has been an established practice for many centuries in many cultures). Mindfulness is getting a lot of press these days, and for good reason. The practice of becoming mindful is changing people’s lives, or at the very least, their experience of it.

The simplest definition of mindfulness that I have come across is this: “continuous, clear awareness of the present moment”. Truly a simple idea – moment to moment awareness. Simply put, when you are doing the dishes, just be present in the act, the whole time. When you are walking in nature, be conscious and aware of nature around you.

When you are speaking with a child, practice listening to them fully, without distraction. And start to put this into practice in your every waking moment. With consistent practice, you will find that the most remarkable changes can happen for you, including some of the things I listed above – and more.

You can start right now. It may not be easy, but it is simple. Here are a few thoughts to help you begin: 1) Practice being aware of your breath. As Thich Nhat Hanh puts it, “Mindfulness practice should be enjoyable, not work or effort. Do www.thenewsyneighbour.com

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2) Practice having a ‘Beginners Mind’. No matter how many times you have seen or experienced something, practice experiencing it as if it were the first time. Nothing squashes joy quite as effectively as cynicism. This idea alone has brought me more joy as a parent than I can begin to tell you.

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3) Practice releasing judgements and expectations. As we practice being present in the moment, we can begin to become aware of the thoughts that are running through our mind. Mindfulness helps to still our voices, both the mouth and the mind. When we become mindful, we can create the kind of quiet and stillness that can bring healing and peace, not only to ourselves but to the world around us.

There is more to share, I know… I could fill pages! I encourage you to begin your mindfulness practice right now, by simply observing your breath, and continue to work on it until being mindful is not only something you do, but rather something you have become. I would love if you would email or call to share your experiences. As you begin, do you find there are roadblocks for you? If you are practicing mindfulness now, how has it affected your life experience? Email, call or drop in for a visit – I would love to hear from you.

Mindfulness and meditation are two practices that support each other beautifully, and are often intertwined. If becoming more mindful, joyful and peaceful is intriguing to you, I would love to extend an invitation to join us for our morning meditation sessions throughout the summer at Pranava.

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5 Powerful Antibiotics That Don’t Require A Prescription Antibiotics have become one of the most over-prescribed “medicines” today.

As a result, people have ruined their digestive systems, and, ironically, have lowered their natural immunity to all types of infections. Get rid of infections without the digestive destruction with these five powerful natural antibiotics.

Garlic

Garlic has been used medicinally by cultures around the world for thousands of years. In fact, it was used in the 1700s to ward off the plague. Garlic possesses potent antibiotic, antiviral, antifungal, and antimicrobial properties and is able to help protect and facilitate removal of unfriendly bacteria. It is also very high in natural antioxidants that destroy free radicals, which also supports a strong immune system. The active ingredient in garlic, allicin, is the key component to killing and warding off harmful bacteria. Crush it to activate these compounds, and eat it raw, in a warm tea, or in lightly cooked food.

Colloidal Silver

Colloidal silver has been known as an effective antibiotic for centuries. In the early 1900s, Alfred Searle, founder of the Searle Pharmaceutical Company, discovered that it could kill the most deadly pathogens. Searle stated that applying colloidal silver to human subjects has been done in a large number of cases with astonishing results.

The main advantage was that it was rapidly fatal to microbes without toxic action on its host.

Oil of Oregano

Oil of oregano takes care of pathogenic bacteria without disrupting beneficial bacteria. It is also antiviral and antifungal, which makes it a powerful three-in-one combination that rivals pharmaceuticals while not encouraging antibiotic resistance. The key antimicrobial ingredient in oil of oregano is carvacrol. You should ensure that your source is at least 70 percent carvacrol content in order to be effective.

Echinacea

Echinacea has been used to treat a wide variety of infections for hundreds of years. Traditionally, it was used to treat open wounds, diphtheria, blood poisoning, and other bacterial related illnesses. Today, this potent herb is used mostly for colds and flu, due to its ability to destroy the most dangerous forms of bacteria such as staphylococcus aureus, which causes deadly MRSA.

Manuka Honey

Perhaps the most palatable antibiotic comes in the form of manuka honey. Applied topically, it can kill a wide range of pathogens, including MRSA and flesh eating bacteria. It was also found that the treated bacteria did not build up any resistance, which would eventually render manuka honey ineffective.

This is certainly not an exhaustive list of natural antibiotics, but a great start for an all-natural pharmacy. Also consider reishi mushrooms, pau d’arco, una de gato, olive leaf extract, cloves, turmeric, and even lemons to round out your antibiotic arsenal.

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GET OUTSIDE AND ENJOY THE SUNSHINE The snow is finally gone and the days are warm and long. Time to get serious about summer and spend every possible moment outdoors! Nothing creates lasting summer memories like a glorious day at the beach, and Alberta has lots of lakes and a white sandy beach is never far away. Pick your favourite water sport: motor boating, water skiing, jet skiing or swimming. Sail or kite surf. Pack a picnic and make a leisurely day of it. Watch the sunset and end the day with a cold beverage, barbeque, and a bonfire.

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DO IT FOR YOUR HEALTH Taking part in recreational activities, particularly outdoors, can improve your physical wellness. In fact, people who frequently take advantage of park activities have fewer doctor visits, lower body mass indexes and lower systolic blood pressures than those who don’t.

Mental wellness is an important part of your overall health and can impact your physical well-being. Participating in leisure and recreation activities can help you better manage stress and reduce depression.

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Naturopathic doctors can be thought of as the general practitioners of natural medicine. Naturopathic doctors blend modern scientific knowledge with natural and traditional forms of healing; this gives them a unique skill set – on one hand, they have a solid foundation in the physical workings of the body, and use medical assessments with lab testing and physical exams. In the other hand, they have an in-depth knowledge of a number of forms of natural medicine.

Diet and nutrition is foundational to their treatments and provides the building blocks for health. They can balance the body that is out of balance, both physically and energetically, using botanical medicine, neural injection therapy and acupuncture. Homeopathy stimulates the body to heal itself and so can provide deeper and longer lasting benefits.

BELL PEPPERS They come in all different colours— red, orange, yellow, purple and green— and they are full of vitamin C; they kick up collagen production for healthy hair and skin.

The treatments that are chosen are different for each person. It isn’t the condition or disease that is treated, but the person and their unique circumstances. What is wonderful about having so many treatment options is that your naturopathic doctor can address many aspects of health, and there are few people that cannot benefit from naturopathic care!

LOBSTER The high zinc content in lobster protects cell membranes, helps maintain collagen, and promotes speedy skin renewal.

Your naturopath specializes in listening to your life experience, really understanding it and then translating that into a solution that improves your health and wellness. Be prepared: you will most likely take that information and make transformations in your health and your life! The beauty of this approach is that symptoms resolve, and overall vitality and energy improve in the long term.

SPINACH Spinach delivers a triple dose of wrinkle-fighting antioxidants: vitamin C, vitamin E, and beta-carotene.

CHIA SEEDS Packed with protein, fibre, and loads of omega-3s, which reduce inflammation. They absorb up to ten times their weight in water, and they keep you feeling fuller longer.

ALMONDS Almonds are rich in flavonoids (which promote heart health) and vitamin E, a nutrient that’s vital to skin health.

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What is chronic inflammation?

What is chronic inflammation? People tend to think inflammation of an injured joint, for instance, which is red and swollen. That is indeed a symptom of an inflammatory process, but is considered acute inflammation. Chronic inflammation is chemical response to an irritation, non-degradable pathogen, auto immune reactions, or persistent foreign bodies. Can you have inflammation without noticeable symptoms? Absolutely! Long before a symptom manifests, there can be inflammation.

The onset of chronic inflammation is delayed and slow, taking months or years to manifest and has any number of causes.

We live in a society that is busy all the time. We work long hours in high stress work environments. We don’t take our vacations, even when they are paid. We sit at our desk for hours on end and then we sit on the couch to “relax” at the end of the day. We have become lazy and inactive. Our nation is chronically overweight and sick. The Western diet is known to contain many inflammatory foods contributing to chronic, low-grade inflammation. We don’t sleep well and compensate with caffeine and “energy drinks”.

This trend needs to be addressed. Starting today we need to make changes to the way we are choosing to live our lives. Otherwise, we are setting ourselves up for failure. Everything about how the vast majority choose to live creates chronic inflammation. Chronic inflammation then leads to sickness. Sickness leads to disease and early death.

How can you reduce chronic inflammation?

• Start by getting a proper nights’ sleep; that is, eight hours of actual sleep time.

• Drink lots of pure water every day.

• Get out in the fresh air for some sunshine and exercise.

• Take a friend with you for the added social interactions that are proven to make you live longer.

• In general, inflammatory foods are highly processed or refined, high on the glycemic index and containing little or no fibre. As well, foods high in saturated or damaged fats are inflammatory. Learn to avoid these by eating only unprocessed, fresh foods.

• Get regular chiropractic adjustments to keep your joints moving properly and reduce the inflammation trapped within them.

• Meditate and relax daily to reduce the stress in your life.

Choose one thing to change tomorrow and get started on the inflammation free life that you want!

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4. To maintain your energy levels on those long hot summer days, you can find nature’s bounty of fresh fruits and vegetables now at your local Farmer’s Markets and Supper Markets. Eat foods that are light and cooling, such as vegetable juices, raw vital salads, fresh fruits and vegetables and a lot of water, along with some light proteins such as nuts, seeds, sprouted beans, soy products, yogurt, and cottage cheese are great choices to add to your meals or as a snack.

Fish and poultry can also be a great change to your summer meals.

5. Summer teas are a great way to keep hydrated and they just taste great. Here is how: Take a clear half or one gallon glass jar and fill it with spring water; add flowers and leaves (or tea bags) or peppermint, chamomile or lemon grass. Make sure they are of safe quality.

Leave in the sun for two hours or up to a whole day and then enjoy.

You can also make moon tea to help enhance your lunar, dreamy side by letting your herbs steep in the cooling, mystical moonlight.

You can add thing like a little orange or lemon peel, or a sprig of rosemary and maybe a few jasmine flowers.

6. Last but not least; make sure that when traveling, take activities for your family to do, and a natural first aid kit for bites, bee strings, or injuries. And please remember to check for ticks after any kind of hikes.

So go out and have a wonderful summer with family and friends; check out this wonderful back yard of ours and enjoy nature and all it has to offer you! Have a happy, healthy and fun summer!

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Summer is already here and we are about to go on summer vacations, camping, farmer’s markets, fairs, and maybe even be going to a Stampede or two! Here are some tips to help you enjoy your summer fun: 1. Drinking water is very vital to your health. Water helps us to stay cool and hydrated on those hot summer days. We need to drink at least 16-32 ounces on just a normal summer day, much more when the temperature rises.

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APPLE CIDER VINEGAR – Apple Cider Vinegar is also a well known home remedy for sunburn. It is known to relieve pain and help to prevent blisters. Your best choice for vinegar is all-natural vinegar purchased from the health food store, rather than the grocery store, which usually contains preservative and additives. To apply, soak gauze or use cotton balls and dab affected areas.

MILK - Milk has soothing and healing properties and will nourish and soften your skin. It’s probably something you will have right in your camping cooler. But you should try washing it off at the end of the day, or you may smell like cheese in the morning. If you’re at home, pour a whole gallon into a tub of cool water; you can also sprinkle a packet of dried milk into your tub. For some additional healing benefits, you can add a cup of ground oatmeal.

TEA – Tea contains tannic acid that helps to eliminate the sting of a burn. Wet the tea bags and lay on the burn location. If you are at home, put several tea bags in a tub of cool water, let it steep for a while, then have a soak.

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It’s no secret that COC president Marcel Aubut wants Canada to host another Winter Olympics! His first choice is Quebec City, however Mont-Sainte Anne in the Jacques-Cartier Valley 20 minutes out of the city is not up to Olympic standards for Alpine events so really, in my opinion, it’s a none starter.

It’s no secret the Calgary Flames want a new arena for their hockey team and a new stadium for their football team. A successful Olympic bid for Calgary would be a win-win for all the major stakeholders and a major boost to our aging Olympic venues.

A successful Olympic bid for Calgary would be a win-win for all the major stakeholders and a major boost to our aging Olympic venues.

Calgary Flames President and CEO Ken King has been networking very hard behind the scenes with Aubut. Aubut has referred to King as “the pope of Alberta” and he made him a co-chair of the Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame. The very successful Hall of Fame dinner hosted at the Saddledome last month was a major fund raiser for the COC. Do you think the COC paid any rent for the building?

Now here’s another twist to the story. The International Olympic Committee is facing a major crisis in finding a host for the 2022 Winter Games. Two candidate cities dropped out of the race and two more are 38

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threatening to do the same. The way things are going, the winning city could be awarded next year by default! Or maybe, the IOC will pull an unprecedented move and reopen the bid process?

Now here’s another twist to the story. The International Olympic Committee is facing a major crisis in finding a host for the 2022 Winter Games Munich and St. Moritz-Davos withdrew planned bids when voters in Germany and Switzerland voted ‘no’ in referendums. Stockholm, one of the five declared candidates, pulled out last December after the city government declined to offer financial backing. Two month ago, the Polish city of Krakow dropped out after 70 per cent of voters rejected the bid in a referendum.

That leaves four cities in contention for now: Almaty, Kazakhstan; Beijing, China; Lviv, Ukraine; and Oslo, Norway.

The bid from Lviv has been on hold because of the turmoil in Ukraine.

It’s very likely there will only be three bids in play when the IOC meets this month in Lausanne, Switzerland to decide which cities go to the final stage. The host city will be selected by the full IOC in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on July 31, 2015.

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So while it’s unlikely Calgary could get into the mix for the 2022 Games, 2026 is a real possibility. As a major stakeholder in the IOC, NBC television would love to see the United States host the coveted 2024 Summer Olympics (Atlanta was the last US summer host in 1996). This would open the door for Calgary to host the world in 2026.

In the meantime, the Calgary Flames and the Calgary Stampeders will just keep those new stadium plans in the top drawer of Ken King’s desk! They will be pulled out when the timing is right.

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He hosts the Calgary Stampeder football broadcasts on News Talk 770 and is the co-host of Sportstalk with Mark Stephen from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm.

China can certainly afford the big price tag to host the Games, but Beijing hosted the 2008 Summer Olympics and with Korea hosting in 2018, does this really make sense? China could win by default, making Beijing the first city to host a Summer and Winter Olympic Games.

IOC president Thomas Bach is well aware the public perception is that the games cost too much to host. The 51 billion dollar price tag in Sochi was a good slap in the face. The IOC is attempting to address these concerns with their “Agenda 2020” blueprint for the future of the Olympic movement. But in typical IOC turtle-like fashion, this will not be voted on

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Bacon Banana Bread Stir 1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon into your favourite banana bread batter before baking.

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If you’re a bear, you birth your children (who are the size of walnuts) while you’re sleeping and wake to partially grown, cute cuddly cubs. I could definitely deal with that.

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No, I Don’t Have It All Together Rather than walking in my sleep, apparently I talk in my sleep. The latest incident occurred this past weekend, when I allegedly kept saying “I’ll never do this again. I’ll never do this again.” Admittedly, I am known for taking on a lot; my mind fills with multiple little details at all hours of the day and night, so I can only imagine what my subconscious was telling me to “never do again”. Luckily, through the wise counsel of friends and colleagues, boundaries are being set in place and I am learning the value of saying “NO,” and more importantly, “letting go.”

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My daughter’s favourite story, to date, about me talking in my sleep is around some lost candy canes. Apparently I was vocalizing how urgent it was that I locate them while sleeping. In the morning when she told me that she hadn’t been able to find any, I looked at her blankly, having no idea what she was talking about. I did redeem myself though with some large chocolate Easter bunnies that I had hidden under the bed and forgotten about. The children discovered them at Thanksgiving, just in time for Christmas. Chocolate bunnies or dust bunnies – under the bed is a great hiding place.

When too much is happening, all sorts of little forgetful things tend to occur. Last weekend, when my daughter arrived home after working a 12 hour shift, she walked into a house that she says smelled like popcorn. In reality, it was almost a pound of butter melted all over her kitchen table and unto the floor. With no dogs around, she had to clean it up. Extra work she wasn’t anticipating. I learned of this through a Facebook post advising family members how to avoid such situations in the future. Turns out, I’m the guilty family member. I had left the butter on the table, exposed to the sun through large west facing windows on the longest day of the year, after serving the grandsons pancakes and then taking them to visit their uncle. As I shared the story with a friend, she suggested I let it go, but I plan on making the story bigger and better, creating a funny family memory that may become part of my eulogy. Nothing like making plans in advance.

Instead of aiming for perfection or being embarrassed and suppressing whatever has gone awry, it is more valuable to laugh at ourselves in these moments and create a fabulous story. I learned this trick from a dear friend, who has the craziest things happen in her life just because she is who she is. One of my favourite stories from her took place when she walked into her house dripping wet. Her explanation was how she had stopped to wash her new car, a Chrysler La Baron convertible her husband had given her as an anniversary gift.

After pulling up to punch in the wash code, she drove forward into the wash bay but once there couldn’t figure out how to put up the window. She wasn’t used to electric windows and had a moment. As she retells her tales, some of which are over 30 years old, I still tear up with laughter.

What a great life lesson, because while we enjoy those deep philosophical discussions, there is still nothing like sitting around a kitchen table or campfire, sharing stories and laughing until our sides hurt.

What stories have you created out of your oops and mishaps? If you haven’t started yet, give it a try.

“Together Again ~ Remembering When” Carseland celebrates 100 years of memories July 18 – 20, 2014.

This community led initiative celebrates the founding of the hamlet in 1914 by the Canadian Pacific Railway with the building of a cutline from Gleichen to Shepard. There are no official documents recording the hamlet’s incorporation at that time; however, that did not stop residents from planning a weekend long celebration. They aim to draw together those near and far from the neighbourhood’s past and present both residents and visitors whether young or old to be part of the festivities.

It all gets started on Friday afternoon with the Grand Open and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Downey Centennial Park. The SE entrance to the hamlet has been transformed to a place where residents and visitors can enjoy a beautiful park setting while learning more about the community and its history. A Centennial Monument was commissioned from metal artist Michael Perk and will be dedicated as part of the ceremony.

Many residents and almost every community organization have worked together preparing to welcome visitors and residents. The Carseland Lions Club has provided invaluable support throughout.

Things kickoff Friday evening with the Carseland Firefighters Association hosting a BBQ with community fire pits (Be sure to bring your guitar and supplies for building S’mores). Get into the swing of things early Saturday, as the Speargrass Community Association hosts the Centennial Golf Tournament at Speargrass Golf Course.

If golf is not your game, the Carseland and District Community and Ag Society launch Saturday with a complimentary breakfast and live music featuring Joel Ostrom’s band. Thanks to a generous donation by Agrium Inc., visitors will enjoy Carseland’s Centennial Music Festival throughout the day featuring local talent including Sykamore (Jordan Ostrom). Throw into the mix “Memory Lane” with its vignettes and displays of area antiques & memorabilia sponsored

by Carseland Jet Setters Club, wagon rides sponsored by the Carseland Kids Wellness Coalition, the Carseland School Meet & Greet, kids activities and safety put together by Y.A.P., Bow Valley Beef and Multi 4 H Club, and 1st Carseland BPSA Scouting, and there is sure to be something there for everyone.

The Centennial Dinner takes place on Saturday evening followed an evening with “Duelling Pianos”. More surprises are in store to make it a truly memorable day. The festivities do not end there. Sunday morning, Carseland’s Public Benefit Club, which celebrated its 100th Birthday in 2012, is hosting a breakfast with hot cakes, sausages and more. The Bow River Alliance Church is hosting a church service to express the community’s gratitude for the memories. This will be followed by the Closing Ceremonies and Farewell, which contains elements that folks will not want to miss.

Community is something that many want to be a part of. 100 years of history and growing together provided an opportunity for this neighbourhood to shine. It does not get much better than this in hamlets in rural Alberta. Share some memories while participating in this special time in local history.

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Camping Meals Making meals when you are camping can be a big chore. I am hear to tell you I have found a way to make it simple. How about a meal using tin foil? Actually, it is not really tin foil; it is aluminum foil, but whatever the case may be, it will make your life so much easier when it comes to making meals while camping. Throw the food in – wrap it up and presto! Here are 15 tin foil meals you are going to love.

Sesame Bok Choy: Toss 1 pound baby bok choy, 1 tablespoon sesame oil and 1 teaspoon each grated ginger and sesame seeds on a sheet of foil. Arrange in a single layer and form a packet. Grill over mediumhigh heat, 15 minutes.

Roasted Broccoli: Toss 1 head broccoli florets, 2 sliced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon olive oil, ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, and salt on a sheet of foil. Arrange in a single layer and form a packet. Grill over mediumhigh heat, 10 minutes.

Potatoes with Bacon: Toss 1 pound halved baby potatoes, 1 chopped bacon slice and salt on a sheet of foil. Add 2 tablespoons water; form a packet. Grill over medium-high heat, 20 minutes.

Portobello Mushrooms: Toss 4 Portobello caps, 4 smashed garlic cloves, ¼ cup olive oil, 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, salt and chopped parsley to taste. Divide among 4 foil packets. Grill over medium heat, turning once, 10 minutes.

Mexican Corn: Brush 4 ears of corn with melted butter and sprinkle with cotija cheese, cayenne and limejuice; seal in individual foil packets. Grill over medium-high heat, turning a few times, 15 minutes.

Baby Beets: Toss 1 pound halved baby beets with olive oil and salt on a sheet of foil. Form a packet. Grill over medium heat, 30 minutes.

Toss with vinegar, mint and feta.

Mustard-Dill Salmon: For each serving, layer a few lemon slices, 1 salmon fillet and some dill sprigs on a sheet of foil. Sprinkle with brown sugar, salt and ground coriander; spread whole-grain mustard on top. Form a packet. Grill over medium heat, 12 minutes.

and chopped garlic, and the juice of ¼ orange on a sheet of foil. Form a packet. Grill over medium-high heat, 10 minutes. Top with olive oil and chopped basil.

Asian-Style Ribs: Mix 1/3 cup each hoisin sauce and ketchup, 4 teaspoons Sriracha and 1 ¼ teaspoons each salt, sesame oil and rice vinegar. Coat 2 pounds baby back ribs with the hoisin mixture; place in a single layer on a double sheet of foil and form a packet. Grill over indirect heat, covered, turning occasionally, 1 hour.

Meatballs: Mix 1 pound ground beef with 1 egg, ¼ cup each breadcrumbs and grated parmesan, 1 minced garlic clove and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper in a bowl. Roll into 1 ½ inch balls. Arrange in a single layer on a sheet of foil; top with ½ cup tomato sauce and form a packet. Grill over high heat, 20 minutes.

Lemon-Herb Chicken: Toss 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, ¼ cup chopped mixed herbs and 3 tablespoons each olive oil and lemon juice in a bowl. Divide among 4 foil packets. Grill over medium-high heat, 12 minutes.

Coconut Shrimp: Toss 1 pound peeled large shrimp, 2 each chopped lemongrass stalks and scallions, 1/3 cup coconut milk and the juice of 1 lime. Divide between 2 foil packets. Grill over medium heat, 10 minutes. Top with chopped cilantro.

Quesadillas: Sprinkle shredded pepper jack cheese on one half of a flour tortilla; top with chopped rotisserie chicken and cilantro and fold in half to close. Repeat to make more; seal in individual foil packets.

Grill over medium heat, turning once, 5 minutes.

Jerk Chicken Wings: Toss 6 split chicken wings, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and 3 tablespoons jerk seasoning on a sheet of foil. Form a packet.

Grill over high heat, turning once, 25 minutes. Top with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

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Succotash: Toss 1 pound thawed frozen lima beans, 2 cups corn, 1 diced red bell pepper, 2 sprigs thyme, 2 tablespoons butter, and salt and pepper on a sheet of foil. Form a packet. Grill over medium-high heat, 10 minutes. Open and stir in ¼ cup cream. Reseal; grill 10 more minutes. Top with chopped parsley.

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WEEK #1 - JUNE 30-JULY 4 “SUPER HERO’S WEEK” WEEK #2 - JULY 7-11 “WILD WILD WEST” WEEK #3 - JULY 14-18 “AROUND THE WORLD IN 5 DAYS” WEEK #4 - JULY 21-25 “YACHT CLUB” WEEK #5 - JULY 28- AUG 1 “FUN IN THE SUN” WEEK #6 - AUGUST 4-8 “A SEUSS-TASTIC WEEK” WEEK #7 - AUG 11-15 “DESTINATION SCIENCE ” WEEK #8 - AUGUST 19-22 “YACHT CLUB” WEEK #9 - AUGUST 25-29 “BEACH BASH”

ENERGIZER NIGHT Book your: Group Club Program Service For a table to promote your activity at Energizer Night on Sept 10th 6-8:30 pm Main Hall Rec Centre Contact Vicki Great Networking Night, too

Explore Chestermere Parks and Pathways this Spring!

June 27 - July 3 Merganser Drive Walk July 4 - 10 Canal Walk (South End of Lake) July 11—17 Kinniburgh Pond Walk

Discover Chestermere’s Pathways on your own or join a group walk and meet fellow walkers.

Accompany Jennifer Finnigan, the new Community Recreation Coordinator for the Town of Chestermere, on Tuesdays at Noon for a 30 minute walk or Vicki Klinger, the Recreation Program Coordinator for the Chestermere Rec Centre at 6:30 pm for an after supper stroll. Check the websites for starting points of each weekly walk. Dogs are welcome!!

For information and maps and a feedback survey please go to www.chestermere.ca or www.chestermerewalks.ca.

Chestermere Country Fair 25th Anniversary

Hosted by: Chestermere Agricultural Society September 12 & 13 Chestermere Rec Centre

Be a part of the celebration!

Contact Vicki at: recreation@chestermerecrca.com

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Sponsor an activity Be in the Parade Volunteer Enter the Red Ribbon Competition (Booklets at Rec Centre Main Office) Sing on the Entertainment stage Pancake Breakfast Decorate your bike for the Bike Contest Build a Scarecrow for the CIBC Scarecrow Contest Zucchini Car Races - Check it out!

Make a PIE for the STARS Pie Auction Enter Gymkhana Go to the Wild West Family Dance

But most of all plan to attend the 25th Anniversary of Chestermere Country Fair!

RED RAINCOAT

Counselling Services

"When life gets stormy I'll help you hold your umbrella"

T’was the beginning of summer vacation and all through the house, EVERY creature was stirring- you wish it were only a mouse!

The book bags were tossed in the closet without a care, Replaced by swimsuits and flip flops for the hot summer air.

The children were shrieking, the year’s finally done; We made it through school and now it’s time for some fun!

Poor me, my nerves shot, and papa annoyed, By the hyper and wild INSANE young girls and boys.

From the other room constantly comes a loud crash, We have to roll our eyes and go see what was smashed.

I can come to you! $10 off your first visit!

(403) 324-2171

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redraincoatcounselling.com

For three months we know we won’t get a single breath, Our evil children will spend them running us to our death.

We count minutes ’til bed times and a nice quiet night, mixed drinks and beers instead of Kool-Aid and ice.

The weather gets hotter and sweat starts to drip, and we long for the days when on ice we would slip.

Poor little babies keep complaining “We’re bored!”

We reply with “Here’s a novel idea, get your hiney outdoors!”

When a child gives you a gift, even if it is a rock they just picked up, exude gratitude. It might be the only thing they have to give, and they have chosen to give it to you.

Little Acorns

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“But Mommy, can’t we take a vacation?” they cry, And that’s when we snap “If you’re going to screech like that you’d better be on fire with a stick in your eye!”

Now Monday, now Tuesday, now Wednesday and Thursday, On weekends and mornings and on our once beloved Friday!

From the beginning of warmth to the onset of Fall, This stupid summer just won’t seem to end at all.

Like leaves in the wind away our sanity floats, As our evil children smile and gloat, Three whole months we must occupy and entertain, While wondering what must go on in a teacher’s brain.

We call all around looking for a sitter, To get just one moment alone on the shi... toilet..., Deadbolts and duct tape only go so far, Take my damn money, we’ll escape in the car!

Fast enough can’t come the 1st of July, Where at least day drinking won’t get even a bat of the eye.

Fireworks are quiet compared to the mouths Of bratty, bored children once school has let out.

Nothing quite matches the twinkle in the eyes of Mom and Dad, When the TV is flooded with “Back to School” ads.

We run to the store and fill up our carts, www.thenewsyneighbour.com

The sky full of rainbows and butterfly farts!

Just one more month! We can do it, we think, Our sanity is already dangling on the brink.

From day trips and ice creams and annoying car rides, And sand in our lady parts from strong beach rip tides.

We’ll get chubby and plump with the onset of winter, If it means a little peace while trying to make dinner.

Now we understand why our folks loved homework, This gives us an all-knowing parenting smirk.

It’s the last week of summer, we need not say a word, but behind their backs, we flip our children the bird.

Like magic we feel our stress levels decreasing, as they start to pack their bags - my, how pleasing!

Then comes that fateful day we’ve been waiting for, we usher our children right to the door.

With kisses and hugs, good lucks and their pouts, we say “Happy first day of schoo l- now GET OUT OF MY HOUSE!”

"If you love the brutally honest and hilarious blog Holdin' Holden, you will LOVE the book “Musings of a 20-something Mom, and the perils of being a Mommy Blogger” You can purchase the book on my website listed below, or through: It is Kindle friendly.

Also make sure to follow me on:

Summer Dance and Activity Camps Designed for Boys and Girls.

REGISTRATIONS NOW UNDERWAY!!

Princess Tea Party July 21-25 10-12pm Tutus and Tiaras August 18-22 10-12pm Pop Stars July 21-25 1-3pm August 18-22 1-3pm

Kaleidoscope July 21-25 4-6pm Aug 18-22 4-6pm Summerdancin' 2014 Aug 25-28 Four fun-filled days of dance!

Class pictures have arrived!

Pick up dates. Tues July 8 and Thurs July 10 3-6 pm.

Ongoing registration for summer camps and the upcoming dance season.

Expressions the Dance Gallery Congratulates Hayley Dunbar 2014 dancer of the year

403-901-6392

126 Canal Garden. Strathmore, AB

www.expressionsthedancegallery.com

Angels Explained by Children Everybody’s got it all wrong. Angels don’t wear halos anymore. I forget why, but scientists are working on it -Olive, age 9 It’s not easy to become an angel! First, you die.

Then you go to Heaven, and then there’s still the flight training to go through. And then you got to agree to wear those angel clothes.

-Matthew, age 9

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holdinholden.com Holdin’ Holden Jenny Schoberl is a 30 year old professional musician turned stay-at-home. In order to keep some semblance of her adult-brain working, she began writing the popular Mommy Blog “Holdin’ Holden” in 2008, which receives over 1,000 unique hits per day. Jenny also enjoys entertaining her ever-growing Facebook Fan Page with over 51,000 fans who have dubbed her the “Howard Stern of Mommy Blogging”. Contact Jenny at http:// holdinholden.com or email her at: holdinholden@yahoo.com www.thenewsyneighbour.com

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The Newsy Neighbour’s 1st Annual

BUSINESS DIRECTORY 2014-2015 Accounting / Bookkeeping

Auctions 4321 84th St NE Ph: 403 777-9393

Serge Grenier B.Comm, Cert. Accountant

Taxes & Bookkeeping

Ph: 403-936-2406

Cell: 403- 589-2488 Email: sg.eastside@gmail.com Bilingual (English/French) • Pickup & Delivery Service Available

Every Saturday!

www.grahamauctions.com

9:00AM - Bargains on new furniture, electronics, household goods, shop tools, clothing, food.

12:30PM - Regular Vehicle Sales

SEE YOU SALE DAY!!

www.grahamauctions.com

Bookkeeping, Tax services Full cycle accounting

Automotive Repair, Service, Custom Fabrications, Performance Modifications and Dyno Tuning

Gillian Parmar Gillian.parmar@synscape.ca Ph: 403 399-9588

403 361 9669

SPECIALIZED PERFORMANCE

www.anarchymotorsports.ca

102, 717 Westlake Road. Strathmore, AB

eFile Tax Service QuickBooks ProAdviser

Bookkeeping Service GST Filing Payroll Filing

info@anarchymotorsport.com

Maggie Peters

Phone: 403-934-3220

Phil, Harold & Dale

403-934-5774

Bookkeeping Services Fax: 800-706-4058 Bookkeeping Services & SmallTax Businessmaggie@trucktaxation.com Tax Personal &Personal Small Business 27 yrs in the Trucking Industry Maggie Peters

Fax: 800-706-4058

Phone:403-934-3220

maggie@trucktaxation.com

The Accountable$ “We make your dollars make sense”

Contact:

Bud Duncan for a FREE Consultation

Ph: 587-717-7621 Email: theaccountables@yahoo.ca Visit us on the web at

GENERAL REPAIRS SPECIALIZING IN TRANSMISSIONS

For All Your Car & Truck Maintenance & Repair Needs We also do Vehicle Inspections 14A BAYSIDE PLACE. STRATHMORE, AB

www.facebook.com/PHDAutomotive

www.phdautomotive.com

Supreme Windows and Doors Available Windshield repair and replacement for all makes of vehicles!

www.theaccountables.ca

403-934-5804

Art / Craft / Hobbies

langdon pottery studio

doug don resident potter

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BOOK TODAY!!

Call for a FREE information package or in house quote!

We're in the tire business Sell/repair

Fuel 24/7 365 days a year WENSTROM EQUIPMENT • 403.936.5801 124 Center St N. Langdon, AB

www.thenewsyneighbour.com

Banking/Finance

The Lowest Interest Rates, Guaranteed!!

Jason Eldridge PFP, B.Admin

Michael Grabmuller

Cell:

403.630.1718

Fax: 866-708-5807 Apply Online: http://jason.axiommortgage.ca Email: jason@axiommortgage.ca

3D FIBER LASHES Provides a 300% increase to your lashes that look completely natural

Nancy Gautreau Independent Presenter

587-703-1356 www.youniqueproducts.com/NancyGautreau

Books/ Reading

Home Financing Solutions

Home Financing Advisor

C: 403-401-9305

F: 403-770-8642 michael.grabmuller@scotiabank.com www.scotiabank.com

The I Am A... Series

Beauty Services

A Light-Hearted Guide to the Health Benefits of Fruits & Vegetables.

Includes Dozens of Easy-to-Prepare Recipes!

Fruits & Vegetables

Kate Wadsworth

Jamberry Nails Independent Consultant

403.901.7765

Strippingwithkate@shaw.ca N A I L S

Only $27.95 Ph: 403-561-0888

www.thenewsyneighbour.com

/Kate'sJamberryNails

www.strippingwithkate.jamberrynails.net

Amy Hampton Independent Beauty Consultant 403-998-3661 www.marykay.ca/ahampton amysmarykay@yahoo.com

403-809-3406

Quality Used Books

209, 355 Centre St Langdon, AB

/NeverEndingStoriesLangdon Only $12

Mary Kay Cosmetics

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Shirra Turner Independent Sales Consultant (403) 934-9638 Cell: (403) 861-3817 http://shirra-mkcanada.blogspot.com Shirra.mkcanada@gmail.com www.marykay.ca/sturner

Mesmor-Eyes Lashes and Nails

Drama in every single lash

Ambur Lea Certified Lash Tec 403-901-4663

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Ph: 403-608-0686

www.thepoutypuppy.com Catering Chuck: 403-901-9640 Abram: 403-901-3827 charles @simpleeleganceincatering.ca

www.simpleeleganceincatering.ca 101-717 Westlake Rd., Strathmore, AB

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Childcare/Day Home

Earth-Friendly Products & Methods

A 2 Z Day Home

Full Time, Part Time, Drop Ins Langdon, AB

403-936-8677 a2zdayhome.ca

Serving Strathmore Since 1997

Office: 403-934-6141 Cell: 403-901-9640 charles@whitecornercleaning.ca whitecornercleaning.ca 101-717 Westlake Rd., Strathmore

info@a2zdayhome.ca Community/Support Mission:

Cigar, Cigarette & Tobacco Stores

To increase community capacity to enhance the lives of all children

403-361-7216

5forlifeforever@gmail.com 650 Westchester Road Strathmore, AB T1P 1H8

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Cleaning Services

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Serving Strathmore, Langdon & Chestermere Areas.

403.991.6192

TO CLEAN & PROTECT

A program of Growing Families Society

Chestermere Regional Community Association 201 West Chestermere Drive.

Chestermere, AB T1X 1B2 Phone: (403) 272-7170 Fax: (403) 272-7178

www.chestermerecrca.com Follow Us On Facebook

Clean Without Chemicals

Kyly Sutcliffe (403) 954-2037 www.kylysutcliffe.norwex.biz

www.businesswomen.ca Interior/Exterior Window Cleaning Including: Screens, Power Washing, Interior/Exterior Painting

Construction / Renos / Contractors

Jason Witteman 587-897-4531

Window Cleaning

squee-jay.com windows@squee-jay.com

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Andy’s

Machine Tool Repair Services Ltd. E:

landylimb@hotmail.com H: 403-934-5082 C: 403-835-9840 www.thenewsyneighbour.com

CONSTRUCTION Ltd.

Roofing Renovations Contracting

Phone: 403-888-9931

newspaceconstruction.com

Consulting / Business Services CUSTOM WEBSITES

Creating Strategies for Living the Life of Your Dreams

403.861.4810 lomendaenergy.com This consulting and training company focuses on leadership development.

To enhance the capacity to lead oneself, other individuals, groups and organizations is the company’s mission.

Marcy Field

403.827.2747 marcy@mlleadership.com mlleadership.com

Aleesha Gosling Design

www.aleeshagosling.com

403.478.9114 • aleeshagosling@gmail.com

Valley Dental Clinic GENERAL FAMILY DENTISTRY Dental

Valley Clinic Gentle DentalDental Care Direct Billing to Insurance GENERAL FAMILY DENTISTRY Extended Hours New Patients & New Patients & Emergencies Welcome Emergencies Welcome

(403) 934-2882 (403) 934-2882 231 2nd Avenue, Strathmore

231-2nd Avenue, Strathmore

Dining Out We Cater For All Occasions Fully Licensed

403-983-1114 134 - 2ND STREET, STRATHMORE, AB • MON - FRI 11AM - 10PM • SAT 12PM - 10PM • SUN 12PM - 9PM

Phone: 403-934-6469 Seize your full potential with values-based communication, client attraction and business building strategies that are uniquely YOU!

CONSULTANT. SPEAKER. COACH.

Darlis Collinge

Solutions Strategist

403.671.2423

Darlis@DownToBusinessSolutions.com

Country Lane Mall, Strathmore • 8am-10pm Monday to Sunday strathmoreroadhouse.com

Business & marketing services for entrepreneurs & authors.

Jill can help take your business to the next level Phone: 403 901 6147 Toll Free: 1 800 340 4412 Email: jill@jbcrossland.com • Web: www.jbcrossland.com Suite 110-800 Pine Rd Strathmore, AB T1P 0A2 www.thenewsyneighbour.com

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BOTSFORD DELICATESSEN

Drycleaning

Bubbles

Fine Drycleaning & Coin Laundry Open Everyday

OnSite Dry Cleaning Same Day Available

103 355 Centre St. Langdon

Phone: 403-936-7691

Phone: 403-934-1807

316A 2nd Ave, Strathmore, AB

Entertainment

FRESH CHICKEN: FROM FARM TO YOU

RESERVATIONS 1-888-599-5299 www.alpinerafting.com

Imagine a story on film, stage or canvas.

Now imagine it is YOUR story!

Call Wanda 403 901 5081 for a **FREE** meet. www.reinholdtproductions.ca

Calgary’s Largest

Year ‘Round Entertainment Centre!

shakerscalgary.com 403-236-2213 Excavating

4403 - 112th Ave SE. Calgary, AB

Full line of buffet Catering Party Platters Full Deli & Full Bakery Ice Cream Wedding Cakes & B-Day Cakes botsforddeli.com Gluten Free Products

Antibiotic Free & No Animal Byproducts Locally Produced Year Round CHECK WEBSITE FOR NEXT DELIVERY DATE (403) 934-2755 www.countrylanefarms.com

Order online or by phone!

Entertaining • Cooking • Decorating • Gourmet Food everydaystyle.com

Jenn Chestnut 403-901-9657 • jmchestnut81@gmail.com

Government Legislative Assembly of Alberta

Jason Hale, MLA

Strathmore - Brooks strathmore.brooks@assembly.ab.ca www.strathmorebrooks.ca

Strathmore Office: Bay A1 510, Hwy 1 Strathmore, AB Phone: (403) 934-4400

Brooks Office: 403 2nd Ave W. Brooks, AB Phone: (403) 362-6969 Fax: (403) 362-5923

Health/Wellness

Phone: (403) 243-2011 cervusequipment.com

Food/Drink

LIKE us on – Booster Juice Strathmore Store #363 125 F- 100 Ranch Market STRATHMORE, Alberta.

Phone: 403-901-0220 52

Visit us online at

ChestermereMassage.com www.thenewsyneighbour.com

Kickboxing Personal Training Bootcamps

www.combatfitness.ca

403-852-0796

1, 124 - 3 Ave Strathmore, Alberta

Lakeview Fit3 Wellness

Stronger, Healthier, Happier - Physically, Mentally, Spiritually

Personal Fitness and Wellness Consulting & Training Reiki Healing Live & Dry Blood Analysis

Amanda Alexov

403-437-9769

end2end Colonics 403-934-0576

Dr. Chris Jensen, Dr. Nicole Stordy Alicia Flint, Holistic Nutritionist Jodie Cunning, RMT

#1 In The Business Of #2

Langdon Chiropractic & Wellness Centre

118 – 2nd Ave. Strathmore, AB • end2end@hotmail.ca

www.end2endcolonics.com Jamie Cameron-Dyck,

#117, 355 Center Street 403-936-2450

David Dyck

RHN Certified Colon Hydrotherapist Holistic Nutritionist

Certified Colon Hydrotherapist

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure!

NATUROPATHIC CLINIC • Dr. Keshia Kamphuis, ND Call 403-983-4000 or visit www.hopehealth.ca/clinic Bay G, 510 Highway 1 (Country Lane Mall). Strathmore, Alberta, T1P 1M6

Ideal Nutrition

236 - 3 Avenue (downtown) Strathmore, AB

403-934-6065

Approved Distributor of the Ideal Protein Weight Loss Protocol

Email Estelle, RN and Lead Coach at hiestelle@shaw.ca

idealnutritioncalgary.com

www.pra navayoga.ca Strathmore, Alberta • 587-365-3651 info@pranavayoga.ca

SunRise Healing Center Cynthia Barnesky

Holistic Practitioner/Spiritual Life Coach

403-934-6416 www.sunrisehealingcenter.com

World Leader In Nutritional Cleansing Jenn Chestnut 403-901-9657

jmchestnut81@gmail.com

jennchestnut.isagenix.com See you at the Farmers' Market.

Satisfaction Guaranteed

For the best in seasonings, natural and non-toxic body care, home care and medicinal products, depend on the company with experience. Watkins has been in business since 1868.

Lenore Stillwell 403-934-4196 lstillwell@efirehose.net

shirra.watkins@gmail.com www.jrwatkins.com Michelle Andersen Independent Associate 389691 www.tsginfo.com/tr6943a 403-936-7824 mandersen@persona.ca

Amalia Zarokostas

Young Living ® Independent Distributor

Distributor ID: 1574872

P: 403-934-7997

amzarok@gmail.com www.youngliving.com/en_CA/ E:

Hotel/Accommodations

For Reservations Call

1-866-901-0099

350 Ridge Road, Strathmore, AB Phone: 403-901-0000

www.travelodgestrathmore.com

SHIRRA TURNER

Associate #396158 (403) 934-9638

INDEPENDENT DISTRIBUTOR

FREE shippingAndersen unless being Michelle shipped directly to your address Associate ID: 389691 Phone: (403) 936-7824 Email: mandersen@persona.ca www.watkinsonline.com/michelle.andersen

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Household / Appliances

Appliance PJ’s & Mattress Gallery 18 Spruce Park Dr. Strathmore, AB Phone: 403-934-6919

IT’S A NEW STORE EVERY DAY! Consign or drop off at any time!

Phone: 403-235-0352 CHESTERMERE STATION WAY Unit 215, 715 Chestermere Station Way

Kids

42A Spruce Park Drive, Strathmore, AB

403-934-4954

strathmorefloor.com

Specializing in window films for 25+ years FREE ESTIMATES • FULLY INSURED

• Solar Control Films • Security Films • Safety Films • Decorative & Coloured Films • Designer & Custom Etched Films • Vinyl Graphics

403-901-6008 sunsoftwindowfilms.ca

Locally owned and operated making handmade accessories, tutus, blankets and much more!

/AnnaLuvDesigns

Email: annaluvdesigns@hotmail.ca

403-901-6392 126 Canal Garden. Strathmore, AB

www.expressionsthedancegallery.com

Insurance

COLDWELL INSURANCE Representing and accessing over 30 of the worlds leading insurers.

Get on a first name basis with your Phone: 403-934-3221 insurance agent, we are a family-owned Fax: 403-934-5163 business here for you.

133-2nd Ave Strathmore, AB

Jewellery/Fashion Jaryll Dunne

Park Lane Jewellery Independent Director/Area Manager

p: 1.877.271.8896 c: 403.605.0672

Exciting family classes— a rich musical environment that encourages your child to explore the joy of music.

Find out what beautiful music you and your family can make together.

(403) 512-9241

SHININGSTARSMT.COM

e: jaryll4bling@gmail.com

w: http://myparklane.ca/jaryll

Landscaping

Shelly Neal

Independent Artist #177226 Phone:

403-533-2263

JOIN HOST SHOP Jewellery Lockets www.southilldesigns.com/shellyneal

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124 Orchard Way. Strathmore, AB

403-901-0018 www.clarkssupply.com

www.thenewsyneighbour.com

Lar-Don Rentals Ltd.

Light Bus: 403.934.3727 Construction & Garden 15 Spruce Lane, Strathmore Since 1976 Equipment Trenching www.lardonrentals.com

Sales & Service

Tamara Desjardins

#106, 304 Third Avenue Strathmore, AB

I WANT TO BE YOUR REALTOR

403-874-6486

soldbytamara.ca

BDSProperties

Music Lessons

Rental Properties in Strathmore Homes for Sale in Calgary Email: bdsproperties@shaw.ca

Pianissimo Piano Studio Piano Lessons 403-480-1060 www.pianissimopianostudio.com

www.bdsproperties.com Because a Great Experience Begins with a Great Agent. TM

www.carolwarawa.ca

Paving

Carol Warawa, C.C.S, SRES

C: 403-585-5270

B: 403-291-4440 F: 403-366-6708

Commercial & Residential Paving 100% Workmanship Guaranteed

E: cwarawa@cirrealty.ca

REALTOR R

We do all that is required to turn raw land into a “Home”

sales@8ballpaving.com

www.8ballpaving.com

Asphalt”

403.899.1136 “Because we

Show your support!

Tell the businesses where you saw their ad!

As well as acreage development we do; Tel: 403-934-1888 • Light Commercial Construction Cell: 403-651-4637 • Septic & Water Works Serving The E: fbbp@efirehose.net Foothills Since 1978 • SO much more!

www.fbboersema.com

www.aftertheflush.ca

Marcia Smith Maxwell Capital Realty

Pharmacies

Cell: 403-860-6808

E-mail: lmsmith@telusplanet.net

www.valuedrugmart.com E: strathmore@valuedrug.ca

132-2nd Ave Strathmore AB T1P 1K3

403-934-3122 ph 403-934-6474 fax

587-316-2000

Shelia BASSEN

Real Estate/Builders/Rentals

TEL: 403-934-5533 MOBILE: 403-361-0390 FAX: 403-776-6676 EMAIL: shelia.bassen@gmail.com

reps.remax@gmail.com

Call DEBBIE MITZNER Now ASSOCIATE

#106, 304-3 AVE. STATHMORE, AB T1P-1Z1

For a FREE MARKET EVALUATION of your property

(403) 934-5555 1-800-661-6262

debmitzner@gmail.com NO EXPIRY DATE.

File with important documents.

30 Years Of Award Winning Service!

Senior Services

Nancy Stairs (403) 934-1625 Steve Farran (403) 901-9335

Alisa Wurz Assistant In the office at (403) 934-3900

We made the top 100 teams in Western Canada for completed deals in April 2014

R Raelene A Nichol E Associate

Storage

Shur-Lock Self Storage

Real Estate Advocates

Phone or Text: 403-921-6111 Email: raelenen@gmail.com

13 Bayside Place. Strathmore AB, T1P 1C8 Commercial or Residential Storage Solution Centre

raelenenichol.ca

Keith: 403-333-8411 Wayde: 403-333-8155

Ph: 403-934-3502 shurlock@outlook.com

Tanning & Spa A Master Planned Residential Community in Strathmore, Alberta Visit:

www.wildflowerranch.ca Retail/Gifts

403 273-LAKE • thelakeshorespa.com

GIFTS, TOYS, Party ..and a little bit of everything else!

Ph: 403-207-2006 Monday - Friday 9am-8pm Saturday 9:30am-6pm Sunday and holidays

Find us... Like us...

Follow us... www.facebook.com/ ChestermereGeneralStore

The Lakeshore, Esthetics & Tanning is a full spectrum beauty and tanning salon where clients can have all of their beauty needs met in one dynamic place.

202, 320 West Creek Drive, Chestermere in Rainbow Falls across from Macs

Studio 86 Tanning

Your best tan is our business!

403-983-1803 Strathmore, AB studio86tanning.com

209 - 175 Chestermere Station Way.

Red Carrot The

clothing – crafts – gifts

403-934-6112

223 – 3rd Ave., Strathmore, AB

Across from the Co-op. Downtown.

· Vitamin D Sunbeds · UV Tanning · Infrared Sauna · Mystic HD Sunless · Whole Body Vibration

Taxi

Strathmore Taxi • Economy Taxi

24 HOURS Out of Town • Special Events Airports • Vehicle Drive Homes (Not available in Chestermere) Deliveries • Hourly Rates Serving Strathmore, Chestermere, Gleichen, Rockyford, Carseland, all points in - between, and .... beyond

Phone: 403-888-9058 or 403-934-4474

We take reservations online at www.s-e-t.ca or info@s-e-t.ca

RV Sales / Service Family Owned & Operated RV Repair Service, RV Parts & RV Accessories Consignment RV Sales.

403.934.2776

strathmorerv.com · 74 Slater Road. Strathmore, AB 56

Tow Truck Services

Wheatland Towing Incorporated

Dennis

403-325-0158

Proudly Serving Wheatland County

403-325-0519

www.thenewsyneighbour.com

Show your support!

Tell the businesses where you saw their ad!

Veterinarian / Pets 403.901.1800 clinic emergency 403.361.2338 fax info@animalcarecentre.ca www.animalcarecentre.ca

Travel

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HAPPY GANG SOCIETY OF STRATHMORE

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The Happy Gang 50+ Society of Strathmore, located in the Lambert Centre adjacent to the Library, has had a busy winter with many activities during the day.

We have a dedicated group of volunteers that help each other to keep the Senior Centre humming. We are an informal group that likes to put the happy into all our activities.

At 9am, you will see the Pool Players at the Centre enjoying our newer pool table. We have three tables now and they can accommodate all the players that come out from 9am to 12pm, Monday, Wednesday & Friday. Male and female players welcome.

A walking program started last September, 10 to 11am. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, you will see 6 to 16 people doing a “Walk at Home” exercise. They will continue over the summer, meeting at 10am and do their walk in or outdoors, depending on the weather.

Yoga has a group of dedicated enthusiasts who meet 10 to 11am every Monday, Wednesday & Friday.

Card Games offer entertainment and fun most afternoons at 1:30pm. On Tuesday: Rummikube, Wednesday: Mah Jong, also Bingo is played the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the week. On Thursday, there is a good group playing Canasta. On Friday, we have lots of players for Crib.

Seniors will also enjoy our various trips that we organize, using Strathmore’s Handi Bus. Watch for further information on these outings.

The General Meeting is held on the second Tuesday afternoon of the month at 1:30pm.

We have our well-attended Pot Luck Dinners on the fourth Tuesday evening of the month. Doors open at 5:00pm. Everyone is well fed at these gatherings.

Our Hall can be rented for family and other functions and will accommodate 80 people.

For inquiries, please call Christine at 403-901-1574.

Stop by and check us out; you will always be welcome!

Our Summer Schedule; Mah Jong will take the summer off and possibly Rummikube. There will be no Pot Luck Dinners or General Meetings until September.

Our plan is to add more activities this fall, so be sure to watch for this information from the Happy Gang of Strathmore.

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I started hobby painting about 3 years ago and subsequently joined the Langdon Fine Arts Group where I met several artists who have encouraged me to grow and explore my own style. Thankfully, I realized that the unbridled creative process was a necessity in my life. I love nothing more than letting my brain race in several creative directions at once. It is pure joy to me. I paint in my head while exercising, am inspired almost daily by life’s most mundane and everyday objects and thoroughly enjoy bonding my pieces with other people. I love trees and colour and glass and, most of all, “just mucking around”.

I paint with acrylics and oils on canvas and enamel on glass. I am always trying new ways of creating to express the joy I feel inside.

Creating art has given me the courage to step out of my comfort zone again and again, as well as learning to embrace my mistakes. This isn’t much of a bio as I have no artistic education or background. I just do it because I truly love it and want my pieces to light up someone else’s space. https://www.facebook.com/NicoleBrooksArtist?focus_composer=true

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The fee will be $25.00 return. This service is for the County of Wheatland. To reserve a ride, call before 9.00pm Thursday.

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The Old Man’s Weekend An older, white haired man walked into a jewelry store this past Friday evening with a beautiful, much younger gal at his side. He told the jeweler he was looking for a special ring for his girlfriend. The jeweler looked through his stock and brought out a $5,000 ring.

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So, You Want To Sell Your Home?

So you want to sell your home… or, maybe, worse yet, you have to sell your home now and all you hear from everyone is how, “It is not a good time to try and sell your home,” or, “No way are you going to be able to sell your home,” and then the most scary statement of all is, “You will have to give it away or pay someone to buy it from you.”

It’s an understatement to say most of what you hear on the news about real estate is not good. With anything you read or hear on the news, the worst case scenario is being reported and blowing things out of proportion. What’s worse, is many times the news actually is perpetuating the problem by keeping bad news out there longer than the problem. Apparently good news doesn’t sell.

In any market, people are still buying homes. People are moving in and out of areas for a multitude of reasons and always will. While the numbers may be lower than in previous years, there are people still selling their homes and will continue to do so in good and bad markets.

The good news is that - yes you can sell your home if you are motivated to do so, and it may take a few extra steps to maximize your chances.

Getting started, your first real step is to decide if you truly want to sell or if you have to sell your home now. Selling your home can be a chore, so you have to be up for the task. Keeping your home spotless day after day and being available to show your home at a moment’s notice can be tiresome but necessary. If your market area is declining www.thenewsyneighbour.com

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and you can wait, you might want to; however, it is all relative. Prices may continue to deteriorate and you may be waiting for awhile. Also, if you intend to buy another home, then you may have to buy less as well. In a perfect world, you would buy low and sell high, but I don’t know anyone that has been very successful at this.

Okay, so let’s say you’ve decided to sell your home; now you must get prepared. A huge part of this preparation leads us into the second biggest step, which is to throw all your emotions about your home and personal attachment to it, out. You have to look at selling your home as a business venture. Bottom line is: you are trying to make as much money as you can. You will have to make your home look less personal, like taking away the numerous family portraits, so a potential buyer can see your place as their new home. It is not about what you like, it is about what they like or want.

it probably looks so good that you are rethinking your decision to sell it, but now it’s time to price your home; your 4th and final step.

If your home is not priced right, it will not sell, regardless of how great it looks. Your homes selling price will be determined by what a similar home in your area has recently sold for, or perhaps a pending sale. This is what a realtor or appraiser will do to determine value.

They look at a competitive market analysis of homes that have sold or are on the market currently in your neighbourhood. Of course, they will add or subtract value based on how your home matches up to other homes that have sold in the last few months. Appraisers and lenders alike look at closed sales within the last 6 months to determine value, but in many areas, they will only go back a few months if values have continued to decline in some areas.

Whether you are selling your own home or working with an agent, it is universally agreed that the above steps are mandatory.

Now that you are mentally prepared, your third and very critical step is to get your home in order. This means you will have to repair everything that is broken and have your home in tip top shape. In today’s market, you will not receive an offer at all or be lowballed if there are a lot of things wrong with your home. As the selling market slows down, more and more homes are on the market that you will be competing with. Potential buyers will want to take more off the price than it would have cost you to fix it. Start with the repairs at the same time that you start to declutter your home. A potential buyer will only see your stack of papers or dust in all the window sills if it is not clean and tidy. They will never see how spacious and wonderful your home really is.

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It’s the common cry for millions of parents: “Clean your room!”

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Children’s rooms are usually small, often shared, and generally lack built-in storage. Yet these rooms are host to out-of-season and outgrown clothing, surplus toys, and even household overflow from other rooms. Kids can’t stay organized when the closet is crammed, the drawers are stuffed, and playthings cover each square inch of carpet.

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Use specialty organizers to corral magazines and comic books, video games, or DVDs and electronics.

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A contractor and a lawyer are in car accident and show up at the Pearly Gates together.

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The contractor and the lawyer get into St. Peter’s holy convertible, and they all head on down a beautiful golden road, which turns into a platinum road, which turns onto an even grander road paved with sparkling diamonds.

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St Peter says, “Here you go!” and starts to leave.

“Hey now, wait just a minute here!” says the shocked contractor.

“I’ve been a good man all my life! I always did my business honestly, treated others fairly, cherished my family, and was a good steward of the Earth! How come the lawyer gets the big mansion and I get this shack?”

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RULE CHANGE

by CODY STUART on JUNE 20, 2014 Mandatory agreements coming to real estate transactions in Alberta. The process of buying or selling a home in Alberta will soon change as a result of new rules instituting mandatory written service agreements between consumers and real estate professionals.

The agreements, which take effect July 1, have long been a standard in the industry. The move by Alberta real estate’s governing body to make them mandatory comes from the desire to increase clarity and protection for consumers, said Kevin Clark, chair of the Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA).

“The primary reason why RECA is introducing written service agreements between residential real estate professionals and all clients, is to ensure clients are informed about and understand what they can and should expect from their relationship with their authorized industry professional. When clients are better informed, there will be less confusion and fewer disputes,” he said.

By making the change, RECA said it hopes to improve the relationship between consumers and REALTORS® by better explaining the services to be provided by the brokerage, as well as the obligations and responsibilities of the parties involved.

“Since the agreements put to paper what was previously often agreed to verbally, sellers – and, more specifically, buyers – stand to gain a better understanding of the process, as well as lessen any possibilities of confusion or disputes,” added Clark.

“While some buyers say they have an understanding of an agreement on what their real estate professional will do on their behalf and what services would be provided, those understandings or agreements have typically been verbal,” he said.

“For the average buyer, it means they will be asked to sign a written service agreement

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As part of the new agreements, buyers and sellers will also agree on the personal information that can be collected, shared and distributed as part of the transaction, including access to credit reports. The agreements also set out the fee structure real estate transactions.

While the move toward the new agreements has been in the works since last September, CREB® president Bill Kirk believes more could have been done to inform buyers and sellers in the province of the impending changes and how they will be affected.

“In theory, there are some benefits to consumers, but the reality is that RECA needs to do more to explain the benefits of this regulatory change to consumers,” said Kirk.

“In this situation, we ask consumers and REALTORS® to understand the presentation of these forms is a regulator’s mandate with which we must comply. In any event, this new process may be an opportunity for our members to talk to their clients about the value they bring to a real estate transaction.

With all that said, what does this mean for buyers in Alberta? Well, the buying process will change a little, but more importantly, buyers will be properly informed of the buying process, which is a great outcome, says Carey Rose of The Real Estate REPs at RE/MAX Realty Hori-

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All The Left Over Awesome Stuff That Didn’t Fit Anywhere Else In This Issue...

People who laugh so hard at their own jokes that they can’t even finish the joke are my favourite kind of people.

Normal Friend: No, you look pretty, don’t worry.

Best Friend: Shrek called, he wants his face back!!

When a woman asks, “What?” it’s not because she didn’t hear you. She is just giving you a chance to change what you said!

More Angel Explanations by Kids (From page 47

My guardian angel helps me with math, but he’s not much good for science.

-Henry, age 8 When an angel gets mad, he takes a deep breath and counts to ten. And when he lets out his breath again, somewhere there’s a tornado.

-Reagan, age 10 68

Angels have a lot to do and they keep very busy.

If you lose a tooth, an angel comes in through your window and leaves money under your pillow. Then when it gets cold, angels go south for the winter..

-Sara, age 6

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What nine letter word in the English language is still a word when eight letters are removed one by one ?

STARTLING Remove the – L = Starting Remove the T = Staring Remove the A = String Remove the R = Sting Remove the T = Sing Remove the G = Sin Remove the S = IN Remove the N = I

Be kinder than necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.

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