The Newsy Neighbour December Issue 62

Newsy NeighbourDecember 2012

Issue 62

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Whenwas thefirst Christmas card sent?The firstChristmascardbeganinEnglandin1843.

Why dowe kiss under themistletoe? Scan-dinaviansassociatedtheplantwiththeirgod-dessof love,and itmaybefromthisthatwederive the custom of kissing under the mistle-toe.Thosewhokissedunderthemistletoehadthe promise of happiness and good luck in the

followingyear.

December Issue 62

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The Newsy Neighbour’s Mission Statement: The Newsy Neighbour... a magazine dedicated to helping towns and people connect.The Newsy Neighbour’s Vision Statement: The Newsy Neighbour’s vision is to offer an attractive, unique and interesting magazine, which promotes and supports the businesses and community groups which define the towns and villages East of Calgary by distributing our magazine free of charge to every home and business monthly. The Newsy Neighbour is published 12 times a year, printed by Central Web and distributed by Strathmore Standard, Sun Media and Canada post. The opinions expressed in the advertisements of this publication are those of the advertisers and not of The Newsy Neighbour directly. The information in this paper is be-lieved to be accurate but not warranted to be so. Images are supplied by readers, advertisers and purchased stock photography. No part of this publication may be reproduced without written consent of The Newsy Neighbour Inc. Copyright (2011-2012).KATHRYN HARTWELL - Owner/Editor, Content Development & Articles - Phone: 403-561-0888 - Email: [email protected] GOSLING - Owner/Publisher, layout, Design, Accounts Payable/Receivable & Website - Phone:403-478-9114 - Email: [email protected] GEREMIA. Sales Manager, Advertising Consultant - Phone: 403-608-0686 - Email: [email protected]

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FeaturesFrom the PublishersTheonlywords Ihave foryouareMERRYCHRISTMASANDHAPPYNEWYEAR!!Yetanotheryearhascomeandgoneandit is very true, formeanyhow; the year seems tofly by atwarpspeed.Ihavetriedtocherisheverymoment,asamo-mentwastedisamomentyouwillneverhaveagain–ever.Thisyear,onceagainhereatTheNewsyNeighbourwehavegrownandevolved, alwaysmaking changes to support ouradvertisersandreaders.Overthepastyearwehavesupport-ednon-profitgroupsinourareatoatuneofover$20,000!Wefeelstronglyaboutsupportingallnon-profitgroups.WehavestartedaNEWwebsite forallnon-profitorganizationsatwww.yourcommunityprograms.ca,where the communitycanfindall groups, clubsandorganizationsand thegroupscansharealltheirfundraisers,eventsandclubinformation.Awebsitedesignedtofindandsharethebestlocalinformation.ThisDecemberIssueisjampackedfullofholidaycheer.Lus-ciousJoyswillteachyouhowtomakeyourowntastyChrist-mas crackers and My Favourite–Fabulous–Fantastic & FunstuffhasrecipestomakeyourownfabulousBiscotti. IfyouloveGrandMarnier,youwon’twanttomissallthefantasticChristmascocktailsonpage20.IfyouarethinkingofgivingapetforChristmas,thinkaboutadoptingfirstandwehavegivenyoualistofwebsiteswithalltheorganizationsyoumaywanttolookatfirstonpage44.Nuts, nuts and more nuts are shared in this issue and if you arelookingforthatspecialstuffingforyourTurkey,youwillfinditonPage15.EnjoyourlastIssuefor2012andonwardandupwardin2013.Wecannotthankyouallenoughforanotherrewardingyear!

WISHINGYOUAVERYMERRYCHRISTMASANDMANYMORE!

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Grey Cup Reflections!

Wasn’tthataparty?CongratulationstothecityofTorontoasthe100thGreyCupgoesintothebooksasoneofthebestever!

Granted,thegamedidn’tgoaswellaswehadhopedfortheStam-peders but the league, theArgos organization and the city thatoncethoughttheywereabovetheCFLscoredamajorwin.Thear-roganceandignorancethatTorontohasshowninthepasttowardstheCFLandthechampionshipgamewasnotanissue.MyopinionontheworstfansintheCFLhaschanged.Nowthequestionis,cantheArgoorganizationbuildonthesuccessofthe2012seasonandonceagainbecomeaplayerontheCFLlandscape?ForthosefanswhobelievetheCFLdoesn’tneedahealthyTorontoorganizationorevenafranchiseinthecity,you’resorelymistaken.

Sincethis is theseasontogive, it’s fairtosaytheTorontoArgo-nautshadthe2012championshipgiftwrappedforthem.Thecon-spiracy theories started as soon as the Edmonton Eskimos handed themquarterbackRickyRaywhichgoesintothehistorybooksasoneof theworst tradesever.Whendefensive coordinatorChrisJoneswaspoachedfromtheStampeders,theleaguemerelygaveownerDavidBraleyaslaponthewrist.ThebiggestgiftmayhavebeenfromtheStampederplayers.Thisyoungteamgotcaughtupin theexcitementor reading theirownpress clippingsand theyfailedtoexecuteonthebiggestdayonthebiggeststage.

Let’snotpullanypunches.TheCalgaryStampedersdidn’tdeservetowin the 100thGreyCup.On this day, the TorontoArgonautswere the better team. Stampeder fans do not despair. FormerStampeder Greg Peterson says this game reminds him of losing the 1991Championship.“Wewereayoungteamandwedidn’tknowhowtohandlethepressure,”PetersonwastellingmeonourQR77GreyCupbroadcast.“Welearnedaverygoodlesson,welearnedwhatittakestowinandwecamebackthenextyearveryfocused.”TheStampsofcoursewonthechampionshipin1992.

The101stGreyCupisinRegina.IfquarterbackDrewTatecanstayhealthyandBoLeviMitchellcancontinuehisdevelopmentcurve,the Stamps do have a bright future. Outstanding Canadian JonCornishisonlygoingtogetbetterandtheStampsoffensivelinedoeshavesomegreatpromise.Changeswillbemadeandsomeveteranswillbemovedon,butthecoreofthisteamissetforanumberofseasons.

IdowanttorecognizetheamazingworkoftheCalgaryGreyCupcommittee.Thisisalocal,volunteergroupthatpaystheirownwayyearafteryeartorepresentthecity,thefootballteamandtheCal-garyStampede.ThepublicitythecommitteegeneratedinTorontowasoutofthisworld.Martythehorsebecamethebiggestceleb-rityoftheweekasthecommitteerecreatedthelegacyofthe1948championshipattheRoyalYork.Theannualschoolvisitisalwaysabighitandonceagainover10,000pancakeswerecookedandeaten.It’sthetrueStampedespirit.

Christmas Giving

Since it is the holiday season, I would like to stick withmyyearly traditionof handingout a fewChristmas gifts for thesportingworld:

ForDrewTate-ahealthyandmemorable2013CFLseason.ForNikLewis-asmartphonewithoutthetwitterapp.ForJohnHufnagel-SeeDrewTateandNikLewisandtheCFLcoachoftheyearaward.For Stampeder fans - major upgrades to an aging McMahon stadiumandatriptoReginainNovember.ForSvenBartschi-theCaldertrophy.For Jarome Iginla - 5 more Sven Bartchi’s to improve theFlames.ForJayBouwmeester-apersonalityandanewNHLteamtoplayfor.ForJayFeaster/BobHartley/KenKing-(seeJaromeIginla)andplayoffs(let’stakebabystepsastheCupisnowhereinsight!)ForKellyKisioandMikeWilliamson-aberthintheMemorialCup.FortheCanadianCowboys(Men’salpineskiteam)-ahealthyseasonheadingintoSochi.ForJonMontgomery-areturntohis2010Olympicform.ForCityofCalgary-asportsfieldhouse(thiscityisdraggingbehindandwearelongoverdue)For theEdmontonEskimos - apulse!Weneed thebattleofAlberta!FortheTorontoBlueJays-theplayoffs!IthasbeenalongtimebuttheJaysarefinallyrelevantagain.

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Femalereindeerretaintheirantlersuntilaftertheygivebirthinthespring.Therefore,accordingtoEVERYhis-toricalrenditiondepictingSanta’sreindeer,EVERYsingleoneofthem,fromRudolphtoBlitzen,hadtobeagirl.

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YourInsuranceRatesWillGoUp-Mostinsurancecom-panieshaveaclausethatallowsthemtoeitherraiseyourratesorcancelyourpolicyifyouareconvictedofaDUI.Ifyouloseyourpolicy,thenitwillbeextremelydifficulttofindanewinsurancecompanythatiswillingtosignyoutoanewone.

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In largebowl, combine thebagofbreadcubeswithherbedseasonedstuffing. In fryingpan:Meltbutteroveramediumhighheat.Sautéonions,greenpepperandceleryuntilall issoftenedandtranslucent.Pourmeltedbutterandvegetablesoverallbreadcubesandcrumbs.Mixinthetwobeateneggs.Add:1tspgarlicpowder,1tsppoultryseasoning,2tablespoonsdriedparsley,and1tsporegano.Toss.Nowpourchickenbrothoverallof themixture,makingsurethatstuffing isALMOSTwet,(youwant ittobemorethandamp,butnotdownrightwet)sothatstuffingdoesn’tdryoutwhileinsideturkeybak-ing.(Manypeopleliketousemilk,butIfindthatitcausesittohaveablandflavour.Thechickenbrothisthesecrettoex-cellentflavourhere.)Tossagain;makingsureallbreadiswellcoatedwith all ingredients. Stuff the turkey, packing tightly,butnottootightly,atbothends.(Ifyouhaveanyleftover,youcanputitinacasseroledish,andrefrigerateuntil45minutesbeforeturkeyisdone,thenputinovenwithturkeyforextrastuffing).Usesoftenedbutter,andusingfingers,rubbutteralloverturkeyuntilcoated,andthenshakealittlepaprikaovertopofentireturkey.Putabout2tablespoonsflourinsidebak-ingbagbeforeputtingtheturkeyinside.Pushturkeyintobag,closebagtightly,makethreeslitsacrossthetopofthebagforventilation,andput into roasterpan.Put lidon roaster,andthenbake,followinginstructionsforthesizeturkeyyouhave.(**Note: thebakingbagwillprobably cutbakingtimebyatleast3/4hr.toonehour,butreallyholdsinthejuicesandtur-keystaysverymoistand juicy.)Nobasting is requiredwhenyouusethebakingbag,butifyouwish,youcanbasteoneortwotimesduringbaking.

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December14,1972My Dearest Darling John: Whoever in thewholeworldwould dreamof getting a realPartridgeinaPearTree?HowcanIeverexpressmypleasure?Thankyouahundredtimesforthinkingofmeinthisway.Mylovealways,Agnes

December15,1972Dearest John: Todaythepostmanjustbroughtyourverysweetgift.Justimag-inetwoturtledoves.I’mdelightedatyourverythoughtfulgift.Theyarejustadorable!All my love, Agnes

December16,1972Dear John: Oh!Aren’tyoutheextravagantone!NowImustprotest.Idon’tdeservesuchgenerosity,threeFrenchhens?Theyarejustdar-lingbutImustinsist,you’vebeentookind.All my love, Agnes

December17,1972Dear John: Todaythepostmandeliveredfourcallingbirds.Nowreally,theyarebeautiful,butdon’tyouthinkenoughisenough?Youarebeingtooromantic.Affectionately,Agnes

December18,1972Dearest John: Whatasurprise.Todaythepostmandeliveredfivegoldenrings,oneforeveryfinger.You’rejustimpossible,butIloveit!Frankly,allthosebirdssquawkingwerebeginningtogetonmynerves.All my love, Agnes

December19,1972Dear John: TodaywhenIopenedthedoortherewereactuallysixgeeselay-ingonmyfrontsteps!Soyou’rebacktothebirdsagain,huh?Thesegeesearehuge!WherewillIeverkeepthem?Theneigh-bours are complaining and I can’t sleep through the racket.Pleasestop.Cordially, Agnes

December20,1972John: What’swithyouandthosefreakingbirds???Sevenswansswim-ming?Whatkindofjokeisthis?There’sbirdpoopalloverthehouseandtheyneverstoptheracket.Ican’tsleepatnightandI’manervouswreck.It’snotfunny.Sostopthosefreakingbirds.Sincerely, Agnes

December21,1972Ok Buster: I think Iprefer thebirds.What theheckam I supposed todowitheightmaids-a-milking?It’snotenoughwithallthosebirdsandeightmaidsamilking,buttheyhadtobringtheirdarncows!ThereismanurealloverthelawnandIcan’tmoveinmyownhouse!Justlayoffme,smart-aleck!Agnes

December22,1972HeyJerk!Whatareyou?Somekindof sadist?!Nowthereareninepip-ers playing their pipes. Andman do they play! They’ve neverstopped chasing those maids since they got here yesterday morning. The cows are getting upset and they’re stepping alloverthosescreechingbirds.Theneighbourshavestartedapeti-tiontoevictme!You’llgetyours!!!Agnes

December23,1972Yourottensonofa!Nowtherearetenladiesdancing.Idon’tknowwhyIcallthosehussiesladies!They’vebeenballingthosepipersallnightlong.

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December24,1972Listen,youhugeballofdiaperdung:What’swiththoseelevenlords-a-leapingonthosemaidsandladies?Someofthosebroadswillneverwalkagain.Thosepip-ersranthroughthemaidsandhavebeencommittingsodomywiththecows.Alltwenty-threeofthebirdsaredead.They’vebeentrampledtodeath.Ihopeyou’resatisfied,yourottenvi-ciousswine!

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Bagless vs. Bagged VacuumsOneof thebiggestreasonsthatavacuumgoesdown isduetolackofmaintenance.Manyvacuumscanlastyouforyearswithjustalittlecareandattention.Intoday’sbusyworldthough,itistoughtofindtimeforjustaboutanything,letalonevacuummain-tenance.Therearemanynastythingsfloatingaroundinthedailyairthatwebreathe,soitisveryimportanttovacuumregularly.Inordertodothat,thevacuummustbeingreatworkingorderorallofyoureffortsarefornot.

Withbaglessunits,thebucketshouldbedumpedeverytimethatit isused.Anyfilters thatcanbecleanedshouldbecleanedsothatitisalwaysreadytodothebestjobthatitiscapableofdo-ing.Onmanyoccasionsthough,theseunitsaretreatedlikethebaggedvarietyandstuck intheclosetaftermanyusesandnotcleaned;thiscausestheperformanceoftheunittodropdrasti-callywitheachuseandalsodramaticallyshortensthelifespanofthevacuum.

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Grand CosmopolitanA very harmonious cocktail that pairs the tangy notes of cran-berryjuicewiththeroundnessofGrandMarnier®.¾ozGrandMarnier®liqueur1ozvodka1½ozcranberryjuice1dashlemonjuiceShakewithiceandstrain.

Grand Tequila SunriseThelight,sweetflavoursoffruitandtequilaareelegantlyunder-scoredbyGrandMarnier®liqueur.1½ozGrandMarnier®liqueur¾oztequila4ozfreshlysqueezedorangejuice2tsp.grenadinesyrupCombineGrandMarnier®liqueurwithfreshlysqueezedorangejuiceandtequila.Shakeandpourintoatallglass.Addgrenadinesyrupbeforeserving.

Grand MargaritaAhighlyrefreshingcocktailinwhichthesournotesoflimeandtequilaaretemperedbyGrandMarnier®liqueur.1ozGrandMarnier®liqueur1½oztequila¾ozfreshlysqueezedlimejuiceShakeandserveinamargaritaglass.Servewithlimewedge.

Grand MimosaThis smooth,elegant cocktail that combinesadelicate sparklewiththefruitynotesoforangeisidealforwhettingtheappetite.¾ozGrandMarnier®liqueur1ozorangejuice3ozchilledchampagneCombineGrandMarnier®liqueurwithfreshlysqueezedorangejuiceinachampagneflute.Topupwithwell-chilledchampagne. ~KathrynHartwell


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How’s Your Battery? Long, cold nights;wintermakes our artificial cavesmuchmore attractive. There’s a strong suspicion that themainpointofwinter istoprovideuswithanendlesssupplyofconversationaltopicsrangingfrom,“willwehaveawinter?”to “I can’t believe this@#$%^weather”. Plus, of course,theendlessarrayof‘experts’thatseemtocomeoutofthewoodworkeveryfall&winterto(betweenorduringadver-tisements)adviseusonallpossibleaspectsofourlives.During the longwinternightsweneedtobeenergycon-scious;that’sbothouractualandpersonalenergyusage.Personal energy usage requires having the energy in thefirst place. Re-charging our battery is critical and sleep isourmain rechargepoint.Agoodsleepdependsonmanyfactors;mattresscomfortandsupportbeingneartopofthelist.Wakingup stilltiredand sore–having to ‘knock thekinksout’–isasignthatyoushouldcheckthevoltageonyourbattery.Yourmattressmaybedrainingenergyinsteadofsupportingyouinagoodnightssleep.Energyiswastedduringsleepby‘tossing&turning’tore-ducepressurepoints. This iswheremuchof yourweightis supportedonsmallareasofyourmattress, resulting intensemusclesorsorespots.Mattresssupportshouldkeepyourspinealigned inanaturalwaywhileevenlysupport-

ing your body andworking to eliminate pressure points.This helps maintain a natural sleep cycle and feeling much moreresteduponwakingup.Yourpillowshouldsupporttheworkofthemattressaspartofyoursleepsystem.Evenifitfeelslikeit’sstillsupportingyou,ifyourmattressisovertenyearsold,youmightwanttoseriouslyconsiderreplacement.Yourmattressmaynolongerbethebestforyourhealth, particularly if youhave respiratoryor sinus/allergyissues.Atenyearoldmattresscanweightwiceasmuchaswhenitwasnewandmostofthatweightisfrom‘bio-factors’. This is one areawhere amattressprotectorcanbeanimportantpartofyourhealthysleepsystem.Alittleresearchcandevelopalotofinformationonthisissue.Ahealthy supportivesleep isa critical componentofourlivesandwellbeing.Talkwithyourlocalindependentmat-tressretaileronhowtheycanhelpyouwithchoosingthebestsleepsystemforyourneedsandbudget.There is a mountain of hype on sleep systems and a high priceisnotalwaysaguaranteeofqualityorwhatisbestforyourneeds.Atthesametime,aone-ninety-ninemattressisinthe‘yougetwhatyoupayfor’category.Asalways,beanawareandcriticalconsumer.Takealittletimeontheselongnightsandcheckout ‘IsThataFact”byCanadianauthorMark Battersby, ‘Space Merchants’ by Pohl & Kornbluthandonlinetry‘TheTroublewithExperts”–CBCDocZoneandwww.skepticnorth.com


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A Christmas TaleSantawascross;he’dhadabadday.Hiselveswereonstrikeformoreovertimepay.They’dallbeenonstrikesincetheendofthe‘fall’;theywanteda‘NationalElfService’forall.

AndDonnerandDancerandCupidandBlitzenhadgoneoffina‘hoof’sinceearlylastWhitsun’.Hislightswouldn’tflashandhisbellswouldn’tringandhisJingwouldn’tJangandhisJangwouldn’tJing.

He’daskedMrs.ClausfortheweatherforecastandwishedChristmaspresentwouldbecomeChristmaspast.Globalwarminghasmeantthere’llbenosnowthisyear,soshesaid,“Sorrymyluv,therewilljustbe‘rain,dear!”

Ontopofitall,he’dthepresentstosortandpoliticalcorrectnesshadmadethetaskfraught.Nodollsforthegirlsorgunsfortheboys,nofireworksthatbangorpollutewiththeirnoise.

Noharmtotheirteethfromasweetoralolly.Nothingsexistorracial,likeadolloraGolly!Nobooksonreligionortodowiththebody,no‘FamousFive’andnothingon‘Noddy’!

Nocaffeine-filleddrinkstocausetensionandstress.Noglueandnopaint,becauseofthemess.Nojigsawswithpiecesthatsomekidcouldchokeonandnothingtoofragilethatwouldonlyget‘broke-on’.

Nofeathersorfurandnothingofleather.Nothingtoosimpleandnothingtooclever.Nothingtooviolentandnothingtooscary.NothingRoyalistor‘Gay’,notaQueenora‘Fairy’!

Nothingwithe-numbersorcolouringsthatmightbringthemoutinarashorbehyperactiveallnight.Noballsandnobatswhichcouldinjureorbruiseandnothingwithbitstheywerecertaintolose.

Nomarblesorbeadsthatasmallchildcouldfitupitsnose,initsearsorunmentionablebit.Andtreesmustbefromasustainablesourceandthelightsmustbeenergysaving,ofcourse!

Andgonewerethedayswhenalltheywouldwishwasanapple,anorangeandawoodengoldfish.Nowavideo,computerandcolourTVwaswhattheyallaskedforwhentheysatonyourknee.

Andhewastiredandfedupofappearingsojollyandheknewwhathe’dlikethemtodowiththeirholly!Andhewassickofclamberingaboutonthoseroofsnowhewasn’tasnimbleashewasinhis‘yoof’.

Andhehatedthefolkswhosaid,“Nopetsatall,apuppy’sforlifenotforChristmas,”theycall.Wellit’sOKforthemwiththeirfineprotestationsbutwhatcanIdowithfivethousandDalmatians?!!

In spite of it all, at the end of the nighthe’llhavemanagedtogiveeverychildsomethingright.Andhe’llsitbythefirewithabigjugofbeerandwishyouall,“MerryChristmasandaHappyNewYear!”

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Kidz 1st Network Parent Link Centre Presents:

Cake & FriendsA Birth Month Birthday Party held in the playroom on the 3rd Friday of every month, from 9-11 a.m., for all children under the age of 6 whose Birthday falls during that month.

Upcoming dates for this program are: November 16 and December 21.To register, please call 403-207-7060

Please join our Ages and Stages Team for a fun filled morning while you explore the wonders of your child's development with the Ages and Stages Questionnaire.

What could be better than a sleigh ride, bonfire Santa and bouncers?

Join us on Dec 14th for Indus’s Children Christmas party The fun begins in the arena with a free family skate

at 5:45pm Free hot chocolate & crafts

supplied by Indus Figure Skating Club from 5:30-8pm AND BOUNCERS

Special guest appearance from Santa at 7pm All taking place in Indus hall Admission: Twoonie for turkeys;

all proceeds go the SE Rocky View Food bank.

***sleigh rides & fire pit begins @ 6pm***

Don’t forget to bring your Christmas wish list!

Pizza by the slice will be available at the concession

What Happened To The Tree?Some of my favourite childhood memories involve our family’sannualtripstothelocalChristmas-treefarm.Althoughwehaveanartificial treeatourhouse,mychildren are still able to partake in the tradition byaccompanyingmyparentswhentheycutdowntheirtree.When I announcedwewould be helping thempicka tree the followingweekend, IexpectedEthan,

mysix-yearold,tobeexcitedabouttheouting.Instead, he furrowed his brow, puzzled, and asked,“Whatdidtheydowiththeonewegotthemlastyear?”

~SaraDaub

Letters to SantaIt is really cold here. Make sureRudolphwears his sweater :) andReindeermittens.-Donna,9

IhavetriedtobegoodSanta,butboyswillbeboys.Youmustknowthatcuzyouareaboy.-Henry,8

Ifmybrothersbeenbad,doIgetallhisgifts?-Bradley,8

Please make sure the reindeers eat alltheircarrots,topstoo!becauasethey’reveggiesaregoodforthem!-Tara,5

Youareverygoodatkeepingqui-et on Christmas eve, but I knowyou`rethere.-Edwina,8

IknowthatImaynotgetthebikebecausemom&dadsaidIhadtowaituntilIwas9togetanewbike.-Brenna,7

My Dad did the naughty/nice test and was called a little stink-er. Please give him something he

didn’tmeantobebad.-Saoirse,10

Iwant everyone in theworld to play nicerwith each other.MommywantseveryonetotakebettercareoftheworldandDaddyjustwantstoreadhisSundaypaperinpeace.-Ellis,7

IheardyouinmyhousethismorningbutIcouldnotfindyou.Iheardyoutwice.-Candice,9

Thankyouforwavingatmeatthemall.-Marisa,2

Ihavetriedtobeverygoodallyear,Ionlymessedupafewtimes,butItriedmybest,andthat’swhatmymomanddadsaidcounts.-Heather,8

Couldyoubringmesomenailpolishtoo,causeotherkidsinschoolhavesome,andIdon’t.andIwouldliketowearitcauseI’magirlandgirlsdothatkindofstuff.thankyouSanta-Deryn,5

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Christmas Riddles:Whatdoelveslearninschool?TheElf-abet

What is thedifferencebetweentheChristmasalphabetandtheordinaryalphabet?TheChristmasalphabethasnoL(Noel)

WhatChristmasCarolisafavouriteofparents?Silent Night

WhydoesSantahave3gardens?So he can Hoe Hoe Hoe

Whatdosnowmeneatforbreakfast?Frosted Flakes

Whatdoyougetwhenyoucrossasnowmanwithavam-pire?FrostBite

WhatdoyougetifSantagoesdownthechimneywhenafireislit?CrispCringle

WhatdoyoucallpeoplewhoareafraidofSantaClaus?Claustraphobic

WhatdidAdamsayonthedaybeforeChristmas?It’sChristmas,Eve!

Whatdoyoucallasnowmanparty?Snowball!

WhatnationalityisSantaClaus?NorthPolish.

WhatdoyougetifyoucrossanapplewithaChristmasTree?Apineapple.

HowmanyreindeerdoesSantaHave?10-Dasher,Dancer,Prancer,Vixen,Comet,Cupid,Don-ner,Blitzen,Rudoph&Olive(Olivetheotherreindeer)

WhoisneverhungryatChristmas?Theturkey,heisalwaysstuffed.

WhatdomonkeyssingatChristmas?Junglebells,junglebells...

WhatdoyouhaveinDecemberthatyoudon’thaveinanyothermonth?Theletter“D”!

Christmas Family PageI know, I know… Christmas is for kids; but aren’t we all kids at heart? I just get all giddy and excited when I see all the Christmas decorations in the stores and even though I truly have enough, I can’t control myself – I must buy more! Now that I have my first grandchild, I find myself walking up and down the toy isles looking in amazement at all the new fangled toys and I think, is this what Christmas is truly about? I just don’t know, what about the Olden Days when things were simpler and we didn’t have all these big box stores and people would order their presents from the Sears catalogs or make them? Yup, people use to make their presents – what a concept. Don’t you think that special present would mean more if we made it ourselves? It’s easy to go to the mall and just buy something and I’ll bet most of the time it really isn’t something we really need. We draw names every year for our gifts and this year I’m going to put a stipulation on our gifts – they have to be homemade. How exciting! We will have to use our imaginations and talents to actually make that special gift. Ohh, this is going to be fun! So to inspire you to perhaps make the same decision, here are a few really good ideas for your own homemade from-your-heart gifts.

Grandmas Gift BasketMaybe I’m cheating a little because I will make a food gift basket with my famous banana bread, biscotti, puffed wheat squares and other assorted goodies, but I don’t care. Here’s how you do it!

First, find the perfect basket or box to put all the goodies in to, then make:

Kathryn’s Favourite Banana Bread1 ¾ Cups Flour ½ tsp baking soda 1 ½ tsp baking powder ¾ tsp salt¾ Cups sugar 1 egg, beaten ¼ Cup vegetable oil 3 over ripe bananas½ Cup milkCombine the first 5 ingredients then add egg, bananas, oil and milk. Mix well with an electric hand blender. Scrape into a greased bread pan and bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes. Test with toothpick; if it comes out clean it is done, if not put back in for another 5 to 8 minutes then test again. I always double this recipe and make 2 loaves; they always turn out perfect. All my kids say this is the best banana loaf in the world. You can add nuts, chocolate chips or dried Christmas fruit, just to make it Christmassy.

Double Baked BiscottiThe recipe for this is on page ***** My Favourite – Fantastic – Fabulous and Fun Stuff

Puffed Wheat Squares1/2 cup butter or margarine 1 cup Rogers golden syrup 1 cup white sugar 1/4 Cup brown sugar 6 heaping tbsp. cocoa powder 1 tsp. vanilla 10 cups of puffed wheat Combine butter, corn syrup, sugars and cocoa powder in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil. (Very important) Remove from heat and add vanilla. Pour over puffed wheat and mix well. Press into a greased 9 x 13 pan. Try to press as hard as you can, wet or greased hands will help. A work of caution – these may never make it to the gift basket!

Other Assorted GoodiesThis is where the Dollar Store comes in handy; trust me! And walk up and down the aisles; you will find a TON of things to add to your basket. You can also add stuff like soap, shampoo, body wash, candy, chocolates or whatever – use your imagination!!

Other Homemade Christmas Gift IdeasA picture collage, family video, family calendar, Christmas ornament, homemade liqueur, gifts in a jar including soups, seasonings, puddings, cookie mixes, granola, trail mixes, salsa, rubs, dips, sauce mixes, bath salt mixes, Chai Mix and so many more. If you go to www.heavenly-homemakers.com you can download FREE a whole book of Gifts in a Jar! You can print it off and the book would also make a great gift!

And for the kids...

Hand Print Christmas Decoration4 Cups flour1 Cup salt1 1/2 Cups waterCombine ingredients and knead dough for 15 to 20 minutes. Roll dough out about ½ inch thick and cut in circles big enough for the handprint. Press hand into dough to make print. You can also use cookie cutters to make ornaments or gift tags. Make a small hole for the hanger and prick to prevent air bubbles. Bake at 300ºF about 20 to 25 minutes or until golden. You may have to bake longer depending on how thick your items are. They may not feel hard right away but will harden as they cool. Tip: make sure to use a non-stick surface, or spray cookie sheet with Pam. If you do get some stickage, cover the back with felt or cardstock. Attach with hot glue gun. Paint and decorate as desired. Acrylic paints work best and use a varnish to make them shiny.

Family MagnetsPhotos of family membersAdhesive-backed magnetsScissorsCut all of the family members out using the scissors, and stick them to the magnets and trim. If you would like your family members to have long lives, cover them with contact paper. 12 Days of Christmas Painting1 Canvas the size of your choiceGreen and brown acrylic Paint1 Gold StarThis one is easy and what a great present for the grandparents. Just have a look at the picture – no instructions needed.

HAVE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!Kathryn Hartwell

Christmas Family PageI know, I know… Christmas is for kids; but aren’t we all kids at heart? I just get all giddy and excited when I see all the Christmas decorations in the stores and even though I truly have enough, I can’t control myself – I must buy more! Now that I have my first grandchild, I find myself walking up and down the toy isles looking in amazement at all the new fangled toys and I think, is this what Christmas is truly about? I just don’t know, what about the Olden Days when things were simpler and we didn’t have all these big box stores and people would order their presents from the Sears catalogs or make them? Yup, people use to make their presents – what a concept. Don’t you think that special present would mean more if we made it ourselves? It’s easy to go to the mall and just buy something and I’ll bet most of the time it really isn’t something we really need. We draw names every year for our gifts and this year I’m going to put a stipulation on our gifts – they have to be homemade. How exciting! We will have to use our imaginations and talents to actually make that special gift. Ohh, this is going to be fun! So to inspire you to perhaps make the same decision, here are a few really good ideas for your own homemade from-your-heart gifts.

Grandmas Gift BasketMaybe I’m cheating a little because I will make a food gift basket with my famous banana bread, biscotti, puffed wheat squares and other assorted goodies, but I don’t care. Here’s how you do it!

First, find the perfect basket or box to put all the goodies in to, then make:

Kathryn’s Favourite Banana Bread1 ¾ Cups Flour ½ tsp baking soda 1 ½ tsp baking powder ¾ tsp salt¾ Cups sugar 1 egg, beaten ¼ Cup vegetable oil 3 over ripe bananas½ Cup milkCombine the first 5 ingredients then add egg, bananas, oil and milk. Mix well with an electric hand blender. Scrape into a greased bread pan and bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes. Test with toothpick; if it comes out clean it is done, if not put back in for another 5 to 8 minutes then test again. I always double this recipe and make 2 loaves; they always turn out perfect. All my kids say this is the best banana loaf in the world. You can add nuts, chocolate chips or dried Christmas fruit, just to make it Christmassy.

Double Baked BiscottiThe recipe for this is on page ***** My Favourite – Fantastic – Fabulous and Fun Stuff

Puffed Wheat Squares1/2 cup butter or margarine 1 cup Rogers golden syrup 1 cup white sugar 1/4 Cup brown sugar 6 heaping tbsp. cocoa powder 1 tsp. vanilla 10 cups of puffed wheat Combine butter, corn syrup, sugars and cocoa powder in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil. (Very important) Remove from heat and add vanilla. Pour over puffed wheat and mix well. Press into a greased 9 x 13 pan. Try to press as hard as you can, wet or greased hands will help. A work of caution – these may never make it to the gift basket!

Other Assorted GoodiesThis is where the Dollar Store comes in handy; trust me! And walk up and down the aisles; you will find a TON of things to add to your basket. You can also add stuff like soap, shampoo, body wash, candy, chocolates or whatever – use your imagination!!

Other Homemade Christmas Gift IdeasA picture collage, family video, family calendar, Christmas ornament, homemade liqueur, gifts in a jar including soups, seasonings, puddings, cookie mixes, granola, trail mixes, salsa, rubs, dips, sauce mixes, bath salt mixes, Chai Mix and so many more. If you go to www.heavenly-homemakers.com you can download FREE a whole book of Gifts in a Jar! You can print it off and the book would also make a great gift!

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Hand Print Christmas Decoration4 Cups flour1 Cup salt1 1/2 Cups waterCombine ingredients and knead dough for 15 to 20 minutes. Roll dough out about ½ inch thick and cut in circles big enough for the handprint. Press hand into dough to make print. You can also use cookie cutters to make ornaments or gift tags. Make a small hole for the hanger and prick to prevent air bubbles. Bake at 300ºF about 20 to 25 minutes or until golden. You may have to bake longer depending on how thick your items are. They may not feel hard right away but will harden as they cool. Tip: make sure to use a non-stick surface, or spray cookie sheet with Pam. If you do get some stickage, cover the back with felt or cardstock. Attach with hot glue gun. Paint and decorate as desired. Acrylic paints work best and use a varnish to make them shiny.

Family MagnetsPhotos of family membersAdhesive-backed magnetsScissorsCut all of the family members out using the scissors, and stick them to the magnets and trim. If you would like your family members to have long lives, cover them with contact paper. 12 Days of Christmas Painting1 Canvas the size of your choiceGreen and brown acrylic Paint1 Gold StarThis one is easy and what a great present for the grandparents. Just have a look at the picture – no instructions needed.

HAVE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!Kathryn Hartwell


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The Phrase Fathers Fear Most On Christmas Day

Here are three words often heard at this time of year that strikes fear into the hearts of fathers everywhere. Those three words can crush the spirit of even the most capable Dad. Those words: “Some assembly required.”

My children have now grown beyond the stage where every blasted Christmas gift they receive needs to be constructed using tools thinner than sewing needles by the skillful, unwavering hands of a neurosur-geon. I cannot tell you how many times I have cursed Santa’s elves – or the blue-vested Toys-R-Us guys – for not pre-assembling the mountains of toys my kids have received over the years. I have the scarred knuck-les to prove my point.

“Come see what Santa brought us!” our kids would yell when they were very little. “Daddy, why are your hands bandaged and packed in ice?”

It’s easier when kids are very small. Many of their Christmas toys come pre-assembled. In fact, many come in one piece. Parents just remove the expensive gadgets from their boxes and make sure all the bells ring

and the buzzers sound. Then we put the toys on the shelves because the kids are too busy exploring the empty boxes, rather than enjoy-ing the whiz-bang educational SAT improving PBS and pediatrician-ap-proved learning plaything we just bought, thanks to a bank loan.

“Some assembly required.” That phrase echoes in my head like Edgar Allan Poe’s Raven, or that abrasive duck from the insurance commer-cials. It’s harder when the kids are at that in-between age where they are too young to assemble toys themselves or to be of any help what-soever.

“Hey, pal, please hand me the screwdriver.”“You mean this?”“No. That’s a garden hose. The screwdriver is the long metal thing with the plastic handle.”“You mean that?”“No. That’s a shovel that we use to clean up after the dog. Never mind. Go get Mommy for me now that I’m pinned under this basketball hoop and can’t move. Tell Mommy that Daddy is losing consciousness.”

Now that three of our kids are teenagers and one is an almost-teen, gift giving doesn’t involve Craftsman tools, words under my breath or directions written in Swedish. The only knuckle scraping I experience now comes from constantly reaching into my back pocket for my wal-let. And the only blood loss I risk comes from putting things in enve-lopes and risking paper cuts.

“Merry Christmas, Sweetheart! Here’s a Target gift card to keep along with your Borders gift card and your Blockbuster gift card!”I know that giving gift cards seem like the lazy man’s way out; there are times when I look back sentimentally on those past Christmas Eves, where my wife and I stayed up until 3:00 a.m. struggling to follow the directions for assembling dollhouses, bicycles or life-sized batcaves. Our hands shook from overwork and from downing two-litre bottles of Diet Coke to stay awake. Our eyes were tired and crossed from trying to connect too many slots “A” to slots “B”. Then, after getting about twenty minutes of sleep, the kids would stampede into the bedroom, announcing that Santa left behind a mountain of toys, and several empty plastic soda bottles.

I do miss the blissful looks on their faces and the loving hugs around the neck from tiny arms. I do miss the excitement that the anticipation of Santa’s visit brings to young children. I miss the trampling of tiny feet up and down the steps. I don’t miss the bruises and contusions and the clanking at midnight that comes after Daddy tripped over the toolbox .The nightmares have stopped but the haunting phrase “some assembly required” still makes me flinch. It is important to remember, however, that scraped knuckles do heal over time. ~ Tim Herrera

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The Crowfoot Community, a small former school district east of Strathmore, has published a Centen-nial Cookbook, “Crowfoot Cookery” to celebrate its 100 years. Members of the area, Joan Tiede, Ann Scheer and Alan West collaborated for over a year collecting and compiling nearly 500 recipes from young and old. As the Crowfoot Community’s historian, Ann felt that a cookbook might help the younger generation remember some of the people who helped build the community. It’s more fun to read a cookbook than a dusty old history book. Making Gramma’s tried-and-true recipe evokes happy memories of the family sitting around the kitchen table. The Cookbook, now in its second printing, has many sections, hints and tips using country western cuisine. The book sells for $20 and is available by e-mail to [email protected] or call Ann Scheer at 403-934-4357 or Alan

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In an electric mixer, beat the butter until light and fluffy. With the mixer running, gradually add the eggs, sugar, and vanilla; mix until creamed. Add the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix the dough until smooth. Using a wooden spoon, mix in the pista-chios until evenly distributed. Put the dough on a lightly floured surface and cut in half. Roll each half into a log; slightly flatten with the palm of your hand, about 1 inch thick. Place on a greased cookie sheet and bake for 35 minutes. Let cool for 15 minutes and slice into ½ inch thick pieces. Put back on the cookie sheet and bake 10 minutes. Store in an airtight container.

Chocolate Almond Biscotti2 cups flour 1 cup sugar 1/3 cup cocoa powder 1 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 4 eggs 3/4 tsp vanilla or almond extract 1 cup whole almonds, toasted 1/3 cup chocolate chips

To toast almonds place on baking sheet in 350 degree oven for 15 minutes. In a standing mixer with a paddle attachment combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt. Mix together eggs and extract. Gradually add egg mixture to flour mixture blending on low. Add almonds and choco-late chips and blend just until combined. Divide into 2 and form into brick like shape about 1 inch thick. Place on a greased sheet pan and brush with beaten egg. Bake at 350 degrees until light golden brown, about 30-35 minutes. Allow to cool 15 minutes then cut into slices. Place slices on a greased sheet pan and bake in a 350-degree oven until toasted, about 15 minutes. Cool. Store in an airtight container.

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Biscotti, oh yes! There is nothing more fabulous then dipping a biscotti into a creamy steamy cup of cappucci-no. Biscotti is one of my favourite Italian cookies, and why wouldn’t it be? The crunchy goodness and delicate aroma of Sunday morning nirvana. What a fabulous gift for you family and friends for Christmas. I had never made Biscotti before as I thought it might be too compli-cated, but I found out it could not be easier; like, really easy, in fact! I made the chocolate almond recipe and they turned out fantastic!

Almond Biscotti1 cup white sugar 1 cup brown sugar 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/8 tsp cinnamon 3 tbsp soft butter 3 cups whole almonds (skin on) 2 beaten eggs 3 tbsp pure vanilla 1 beaten egg mixed with 1 tbsp water, for egg wash

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Put brown sugar, white sugar, flour, cinnamon, baking powder, butter, and almonds in a large mixing bowl. With mixer on low speed, add beaten eggs and vanilla. Mix just until dough holds together. Put dough on a floured surface. Cut in half. Form each piece to desired shape (a flat brick shape about 1 inch thick works well). Place on greased cookie sheet. Lightly brush the top of each with egg wash. Bake for 25 minutes or until firm to touch. Remove from oven. Let cool 15 minutes then cut dough into slices. Return to 300 degree F oven for 15 minutes.

Pistashio Biscotti 1 1/2 cups pistachios 1/2 cup butter 3 eggs 1 cup sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lay the pistachios on a cookie sheet in a single layer. Bake for 10 minutes or until the nuts are lightly toasted. Remove from the oven.

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Twas the Night Before (Senior) Christmas

‘Twas the night before Christmas at Rock-Away Rest, And all of us seniors were looking our best.Our glasses, how sparkly, our wrinkles, how merry; Our punch bowl held prune juice plus three drops of sherry.

A bed sock was taped to each walker in hope, That Santa would bring us soft candy and soap.We surely were lucky to be there with friends, Secure in this residence and in our Depends.

Our grandkids had sent us some Christmassy crafts, Like angels in snowsuits and penguins on rafts.The dental assistant had borrowed our teeth, And from them she’d crafted a holiday wreath.

The bed pans, so shiny, all stood in a row, Reflecting our candle’s magnificent glow.Our supper, so festive (the joy wouldn’t stop), Was creamy warm oatmeal with sprinkles on top.Our salad was Jell-O, so jiggly and great; Then puree of fruitcake was spooned on each plate.The social director then had us play games, Like “Where Are You Living?” and “What Are Your Names?”

Old Grandfather Looper was feeling his oats, Proclaiming that reindeer were nothing but goats.Our resident wanderer was tied to her chair, In hopes that at bedtime she still would be there.

Security lights on the new fallen snow Made outdoors seem noon to the old folks below.Then out on the porch there arose quite a clatter (But we are so deaf that it just didn’t matter).

A strange little fellow flew in through the door, Then tripped on the sill and fell flat on the floor.‘Twas just our director, all togged out in red. He jiggled and chuckled and patted each head.

We knew from the way that he strutted and jived Our Social Security checks had arrived.We sang -- how we sang -- in our monotone croak, Till the clock tinkled out its soft eight-p.m. stroke.

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5 pounds; no big deal, right?With the holidays comes some over-indulgence that seems quite innocent, but between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, the average person gains 5 pounds.

5 pounds; no big deal, right? Wrong! If you were to gain 5 pound every other month for the rest of the year, you would gain 30 pounds! That breaks down to only 2.5 pounds a month. To put on 2.5 pounds, you would need consume 8,750 calories more than your body needed, even after exercise. That’s equal to 16 Big Macs a month or 2 glasses of wine every night for 30 days. This adds up to just less than 300 calories a day!

With party after party and big dinner after big dinner, all washed down with high calorie drinks, it’s pretty easy to put on the holiday 5 pounds, if not a little more.

Here are a few tips for surviving parties or big dinners. Do not save calories! If you don’t eat all day, saving up for the party or meal later, you will eat way more than normal and will slow down your metabolism. Eat normal all day and eat a snack before dinner; you will actually consume less because your body is full and satisfied. Eat slowly; set your fork down between each bite. You will eat less because your body will have time to register that it’s full.

If you’re at a buffet or family style dinner, you’re in control of your portions. Grab a small plate and take only 1/2 a serving of everything you want. Slowly eat and decide if you are still hungry, you can always go back for seconds. Don’t deprive yourself; have a cou-ple bites of everything but stop when you’re full.

Limit yourself to 1-2 alcoholic beverages per party or dinner. Make sure you’re mixing with soda or water and stick to a 5 ounce serving of wine.

Wear fitted clothes! When you’re wearing something snug or well-fitted you’re less likely to over eat.

Moderation is the secret when it comes to the holi-days. Eat often, but small portions and exercise daily to keep energy level high and to help burn off any overindulgence.

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The Miracle of the Poinsetta~ Author Unknown

At Christmastime in Mexico, most houses display the poinsettia. Just as we have holly, mistletoe and the Christmas tree, the Mexicans have the poinsettia. They believe that the beautiful plant brings a blessing that will last all year. The tradition has existed since 1834, when a miracle occurred in a tiny village.In those days it was customary for people in the villages to take gifts to the Baby Jesus at Christmas Eve. Little Maria, a poor peasant girl had no gift, but she did so want to enter the church and see the Baby Jesus in His crib.She stood outside, watching others as they entered, carrying their gifts. Some took food, some took crochet and lacework. Others carried flowers. But little Maria had nothing. One lady passed her with a huge bundle of flowers in her arms. As she walked by, a leaf fell from the enormous bunch and landed at Maria’s feet. She picked it up and thought, “I will take this leaf.”Others saw Maria pick up the leaf and smiled as she carefully wrapped it in her small handkerchief. And then, clutching her tiny gift, Maria entered the church. She took her place at the end of the line of people waiting

to make their offerings. Then, at last, it was Maria’s turn. She stretched out her arm and carefully opened her fin-gers to place the leaf on the altar in front of the crib.There was a gasp from the adults who had seen Maria fold the leaf into her tiny handkerchief. For as her fingers separated, it was seen that the little peasant girl was now holding a beautiful flower. The miraculous bloom was formed like a star with brilliant scarlet leavesWord of the miracle spread quickly through the church and people fell to their knees. The gift of the poinsettia came to be known as “The Flower of the Holy Night”.

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Health Benefits of your Christmas DinnerTurkey is a traditional part of Christmas dinner and luckily it is also extremely good for you. Turkey is a great source of high quality protein, as well as being naturally low in fat – particularly when the skin is re-moved. Not only that, but turkey is rich in vitamins B3 and B6 (important for brain health and energy production) and zinc and selenium (good for the immune system and skin). Furthermore, the festive bird is high in tryptophan, which can help to boost your mood.

ChestnutsWhether you eat them with sprouts, in a veggie-friendly nut roast or added to stuffing, chestnuts are a great way to boost your health at Christmas time. Unlike most nuts, chestnuts are surprisingly low in fat and also an excellent source of vitamin C. On top of this, chestnuts are a good source of protein, fibre and nutrients, including iron, B vitamins and foliate.

Cranberry sauceCranberry sauce is a staple of many Christmas din-ners, so it may comes as good news to lots of us that the popular condiment is packed with antioxidants and nutrients essential for good health. Several studies have identified links between consuming cranberries and reduced risks of heart disease and breast cancer.

Bread sauceWhile bread is often given the cold shoulder by those of us watching our waistlines, this bread-crumb based sauce is actually good for your health

when enjoyed in moderation. As well as being high in fibre and calcium, homemade bread sauce tradition-ally contains onion and cloves, which have antiviral, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.

Brussels sproutsMany people claim to dislike sprouts – perhaps due to their unappealing smell or appearance. However, if you can get past your aversion to this traditional Christmas veg, you could be doing your health a big favour. By tucking into your sprouts on Christmas day you will be filling your body with plenty of essential nutrients, including vitamin C, omega-3 fatty acids (great for the heart and brain) and cancer-fighting substances, glucosinolates.

CarrotsCarrots have long had a reputation for helping you to see in the dark, and it may be that this is not far from the truth. The vibrant vegetable is packed with carotenoids such as alpha-carotene, beta-carotene and lutein, which help to protect vision and reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration, as well as helping to protect against cancer.

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As a result of my allergy, I was forced to make food items I could not purchase, which isn’t such a big tragedy, as homemade is always way better for you. So since it is December and crackers are abundant on every hors d’oeuvre tray, I thought I would share a few of my favourite recipes so you too can make your own home-made crackers. All these recipes are really easy and tasty – you’re going to love, love, love them!

HOME MADE CHEESE CRACKERS

1 250 gm container of Imperial Cheese 1 Tbsp sugar½ Cup butter, melted ½ tsp salt1 ½ Cups flour ¼ tsp Cayenne (optional)1 Tbsp water

Combine cheese and butter in with an electric blender or food processor. Add flour, sugar, salt and cayenne and blend until well mixed. Add water and mix until mixture comes together and forms dough. Form into a ball, divide in half, and shape each half into an 8-inch log. Wrap each log in plastic wrap and chill 2 hours. Remove dough logs from refrigerator; slice into 1/4 inch disks and place on 2 baking sheets that are greased. Bake at 375 degrees for 14 minutes.

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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Dissolve the salt in 1/2 cup of cold water. Stir in the flour until combined. Knead the dough a few turns until a ball forms. Flour an overturned 12-by-17-inch cookie sheet and roll out the dough on top of it, using as much flour as needed to prevent sticking, until the dough covers the sheet from edge to edge. Do your best to get them as thin as possible, because the thicker parts become quite hard when baked. Using a spray bottle filled with water, spray the dough to give it a glossy finish. Prick the dough all over with a fork. If you choose, sprinkle with sea salt or seeds. For neat crackers, score the dough into grids. Bake until the dough is crisp and golden and snaps apart, 15 to 25 minutes. (Check after 10 minutes to make sure it does not overcook.) Break into pieces and serve.

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2 Cups all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. salt12 Tbsp. (1 1/2 sticks) very cold butter, cut into chunks1/2 cup ice-cold water (a bit more if needed)fresh herbs (thyme leaves, parsley, dill or fennel fronds, chives)

Put flour and salt in the bowl of a food processor with the blade; pulse until combined. Add butter and pulse just a couple of times. You want large, knuckle-sized chunks of butter (don’t aim for smaller bits like many piecrust recipes specify, typically referred to as coarse meal). Add water and pulse in short bursts until the dough begins to come together. If needed, add just a teeny bit more water.Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and divide in half. Wrap each half in plastic and shape into a disk. Chill for a couple of hours.Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Roll one disk out on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick. Use a small cookie cut-ter (like a fluted square, 1 to 1 1/2 inch wide) to cut shapes very close together. Place a leaf or two of herb on each square. Roll with your rolling pin gently to press the herbs into the dough. Carefully transfer squares to a baking sheet; bake for about 15 minutes, until lightly golden.

PARMIGIANO REGGIANO CRACKERS

The simplicity of this recipe will inspire you to bake your own crackers. Man, are they good! Cheesy, buttery, and so easy to make... what more could I want from a recipe?6 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano 1 Cup flour 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp fresh ground pepperPinch ground cayenne pepper 4 tbsp butterIce water

Finely grate cheese and place in food processor, but I don’t have one so you can mix the dough with forks or a pastry cutter. Add flour, salt, pepper, and cayenne to the cheese. Stir to blend.Add one tablespoon of butter at a time until dough is crum-

bly. Slowly drizzle about 4 tablespoons of ice water into dough while mixing. Stop adding water when the dough can be formed into a ball. Place ball of dough onto wax paper. Flatten into a thick disk and wrap the dough up in the wax paper. Refrigerate for at least an hour or up to a day. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Roll dough between two pieces of wax paper until it is 1/8 inch thick. Use small cookie cutters to cut the crackers. Place un-cooked crackers on a greased baking sheet into the preheated oven. Cook for 8-12 minutes until golden.

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NutsBecause it is Christmas and nuts are so good for you, and Christ-mas seems to be the one time a year when you will find bins of them at the supermarket, I decided to do an article all about nuts. Nuts are one of those things you can indulge in and not feel guilty about eating them.

Nuts are underrated as nutritious snacks - particularly raw tree nuts, such as almonds, cashews, walnuts, and more, which have been linked to lower cholesterol, better heart health, weight con-trol, and even a lower cancer risk.

For many people, roasting chestnuts and snacking on fresh nuts is a Christmas tradition. Nuts are a good source of protein and contain many vitamins, minerals and healthy fats. Sadly, many people in North America have developed life-threatening allergies to nuts. Not all nuts are alike; some nuts, like hazelnuts, are fruits with thick outer shells. Other nuts, like almonds and walnuts, form a hard pit in the centre of a fruit called a drupe, like a peach or a cherry. So just because you may be allergic to some nuts does not mean you are allergic to them all. Get tested to be sure.

Almond The almond is a small tree related to plums, peaches and apri-cots. The fleshy coats of almond fruits crack open, releasing the nut inside. Sweet almonds are edible while bitter almonds, which contain toxic prussic acid, are used to obtain almond oil. Almonds are low in saturated fat and contain many other protective nu-trients, like calcium and magnesium for strong bones, vitamin E and compounds called phytochemicals, which may help protect against cardiovascular disease and even cancer.

Brazil Nut Brazil nuts grow in clusters of 12-24 inside coconut-like cap-sules. Native to South America, Brazil nuts are popular snacks in

Europe and North America. Brazil nuts are not commercially grown outside South America as they perform poorly in mono-cultures, relying on wild bees for pollination. Brazil nuts are particularly healthy due to their high selenium content, which makes their protein content “complete”. This means that, un-like the proteins in most plant products, Brazil nuts’ proteins contain all the necessary amino acids to foster optimal growth in humans (in the same way as proteins from animal products do).

Chestnut The sweet chestnut is a wind-pollinated, deciduous tree native to southern Europe. American chestnuts grew abundantly in eastern deciduous forests of North America but, sadly, the in-troduction of chestnut blight disease in 1904 destroyed almost all the trees on this continent. Three chestnuts grow inside each prickly husk. Roasting chestnuts splits the shell so the nut can be easily removed.

Hazelnut/Filbert (Corylus spp.)The species of hazelnut we purchase in the store (Corylus avel-lana) is native to Asia Minor and Europe, but there are two edible Canadian species: beaked hazelnut (C. cornuta) and American hazelnut (C. americana). Hazelnuts are a wind-polli-nated deciduous shrubs or small trees. The nuts are encased in a greenish coloured husk. Hazelnuts were traditionally roasted and eaten by the aboriginal peoples of North America. In Eu-rope hazelnuts are often used to make chocolates, chocolate butter spread and cakes like the Italian Panforte and German Lebkuchen.

Pecan (Carya illinoensis)Pecans are a large, wind-pollinated deciduous tree native to North America that can reach heights of 170 ft. The nut is en-cased in a leathery green husk that cracks open when ripe. A single tree can yield over 400 lbs of pecans each year. Pecans were harvested extensively by aboriginal peoples. European

settlers quickly embraced the pecan, eat-ing them plain, spiced or in baking. Pecan pie, often served at American Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners, is a classic example of pioneer “fusion” cooking. Pecans are of-ten added to Canadian butter tarts as well.

Walnut (Juglans spp.)There are several edible species of walnuts: English walnut (J. regia) grows in south-eastern Europe and western Asia, while black walnut (J. nigra) and butternut (J. ci-nerea) grow in the forests of eastern North America. Walnut trees are valued for their timber as well as their nuts. The walnut, like the almond, is a drupe; the nut is encased in a fleshy, green husk. Walnuts are used in such Christmas treats as Spanish Pastel de Navidad and Hungarian nut bread Beigli.

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You can discover alternative methods to live a happy and healthy life as unique as you. The body knows how to heal, but sometimes it needs a little help.

Reflexology is one of the ways a therapist helps ac-tivate the healing powers of the body from the in-side out. It is the art of acupressure or trigger points, along with massaging the feet, hands and yes, even the ears! The body, mind and soul can then release, rebuild, restore, renew and relax.

Reflexology is both an old and new method of ther-apy. It goes as far back as the Egyptians and now it is becoming mainstream in the twenty first century. Reflexology is an art of channeling the healing ener-gy. When therapists lay their hands and do specific techniques by applying pressure to the feet, they create the channels for the healing energy to circu-late to all parts of the body. This helps the body to start the healing process. The feet, hands, and ears are the mirror to the body. When you touch parts of your feet, hands, or ears you are stimulating specific parts of the body, therefore helping the body heal by restoring, balancing and maintaining the body’s natural equilibrium.

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Larrikin Veterinary Services provides veterinary care for your animal either in your home or on your farm!

Dr. Nif looks after your dogs and cats and strives to make each visit a positive one for your pet! Pets are more comfortable in the familiar surroundings of home and aren’t as scared of The Vet!!

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I sleep in the Big Bed. It’s MY bed. Mommy and daddy just share it with me. Mommy gets 3 inches, daddy gets 8 inches, and I get the rest. Sometimes they don’t understand that and move me over. I growl at them and show my teeth. NO ONE moves the Delta Ninja. My bed is a king-sized bed. I like to cuddle mostly with mommy, so I lean right up against her and press my entire body up to her. When it’s super hot, she gets mad, but I don’t care. I just keep moving closer to her. She loves the extra body heat; I can tell… even if she doesn’t say so. Because I get the bed, she doesn’t sleep with us at night. When she was brought home that awful, dis-gusting day, mommy was talking about something called “co-sleeping.” That idea was nixed quite quickly when I refused to get out of my spot. I’d been sleep-ing there for 3 years; there was no way I was going to

give up my spot without a fight. So she has never slept with us. She sleeps far away in her own room. I hate her room; it smells like her. Some-times I go in there because they trick me into thinking there are treats in there and then I’m bombarded with baby hugs and cuddles. I don’t want her hugs or cud-dles. So she goes and cuddles MY mommy. I hate her. Sometimes, in the morning or before she goes to bed, she sits in MY bed with mommy and daddy and watch-es that annoying little high-pitched red guy on the tele-vision. His voice is so high that it hurts my ears; yet an-other reason to hate her. I jump up on the bed, to make sure she’s not near MY spot, and I am disgusted that her feet are ever so close. Why aren’t mommy and dad-dy moving her? Why are they allowing her dirty, stinky feet to touch MY spot? I am so angry that I jump down and huff and puff all the way downstairs. How will I get them back for this? Why are they treating me this way? I am going to go find one of the treats I’ve hidden around the house and eat it, just to calm my nerves. Mmm. I’ll get them back. Tonight, I will sleep length-wise. Mommy thought she got little room to sleep, well she ain’t seen NOTHING yet. I will show them. And when daddy rolls over and goes to sleep, I’m going to put my head right near his stomach. He’ll be so uncomfortable and I won’t care. They need to learn that this is MY bed – not hers. Stop letting her on here! Oh yeah; did you read me in the Newsy Neighbour the last 2 issues? Yeah, mommy thinks she’s sooooo smart to get my stories printed. I do all the work, and she reaps all the benefits? Unacceptable. Yet another way I’m treated so horribly. The audacity. B

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CATSThe Happy Cat Sanctuary is a rescue organization based in Strathmore, Alberta, Canada. We are a small group of vol-unteers dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating stray and abandoned cats. We then help find loving homes for our cats through adoption. www.happycatsanctuary.netFeline Rescue Foundation of Alberta (“FRFA”) is a registered charity based in Calgary that provides rescue, rehabilitation and re-homing for cats living on city streets and rural areas. http://frfa.caWhisker Rescue ([email protected]) located in Red Deer, Alberta, is a non-profit charitable organization that strives to provide basic needs such as shelter, food, medical attention, and adoption opportunities to in our care. www.whiskerrescue.com

Christmas And Your PetsMost of us consider our pets to be part of the family and want to include them in our seasonal celebrations. But here are a few holiday hazards to watch out for.

ChocolateIt isn’t a far-fetched situation that an industrious pooch could unwrap an unopened box of chocolate sitting under the tree. While the sweet confection may provide a sim-ple sugar rush for you, it’s potentially toxic for little Rover. The effect depends on the type and amount of chocolate and the size of the dog, says Dr. Douglas A. Roberts, presi-dent of the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association and a companion animal practitioner in Kentville, NS. Effects can range from a little vomiting and some diarrhea for a few hours to a risk of seizure or even death. Xylitol, an artifi-cial sweetener commonly used in baked goods and other sweets, can also be toxic and cause liver injury.

Table scraps and bonesBeing fed unfamiliar foods, such as leftover turkey, may lead to gastrointestinal problems. “Dogs and cats are often on a very fixed diet, and if we make an alteration to that diet suddenly, they just don’t tolerate it very well,” says Roberts. And keep bones out of paws’ reach as well: if in-gested, they can cause obstructions or perforations in the bowel or throat.

Christmas treeKeep glass ornaments high on the tree – hooks, fasteners and broken glass could all be ingested if an ornament is swatted off a limb. If you opt for a real tree, don’t add any chemicals to the water, in case your pet decides to take a sip.

Tinsel and stringTinsel is a favourite of cats, but if in ingested, it can block their intestinal tract. Any sort of string can be mistaken for a toy and become hazardous. Roberts once treated a cat who found a tasty treat in the string wrapped around his family’s roast beef dinner.

CordsHide and tape them down. Your pet could be electrocuted or burned if he nibbles on one.

PlantsPoinsettias, mistletoe and holly could all upset your pet’s digestive tract if consumed in large amounts.

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Monthly Book Review by Derek DonaisMy review column is in its second year with the Newsy Neighbour. Please continue to join me each month as I explore a new read. I’ve had the opportunity to review worthwhile books by many local or regional Ca-nadian authors, as well as some great international works. As always, my passions are fantasy and science-fiction, but I am always on the lookout for more non-fiction, especially from local writers. I hope to build on the many bright spots and successes of 2011. MetalMagic: Talisman, the revised Canadian edition, was released in November, 2011 and I’m happy to announce that the sequel, MetalMagic: Revelation, should be available sometime in February, 2012. Thanks to all those who’ve supported the Newsy Neighbour and read my reviews over the last little while—and here’s to another year filled with promise!Yours in Truth,Derek Donais

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MetalMagic: Talisman Derek DonaisTrail Quest Books, November 2011Fiction/Fantasy, 278 Pages ISBN: 9780986921216 (print version)ASIN: B009700KO0 (Kindle ebook version)

Guest Review by Barb Galler-Smith

Sometimes life intervenes to keep us from reading books we really want to read. When the chance to finally sit down and start reading gets interrupted almost con-tinually, it sometimes makes it hard to remember what went on before.

Not so with Derek Donais’ Talisman, the first book in the MetalMagic series. This book starts so strongly, it was always easy to pick up and remember just what had happened before, even if a few weeks intervened between readings. Then it hap-pened for me. There came a point where the book was impossible to put down. It went everywhere with me, in case I had an uninterrupted minute.

The magic is unique and compelling, and as the story progresses, we discover it’s

not quite as simple as we might guess in early chapters, and so we can’t quite figure out what’s going to happen next. Twists and turns are as common as the tortuous journey the hero Jaren and his family must undertake to save the free world from enslavement by a wielder of the most powerful magic ever seen. Only Jaren has a hope of defeating her, and he is untrained.

Several point of view characters grace these pages: young Jaren, unable to use the ancient metal magic, yet capable of much more than he can imagine; his canny and independent friend Iselle; Jaren’s gifted sister Morgaine; and Prince Aldrain, who suddenly becomes King after the annihilation of his family and the shocking destruction of the royal castle fortress. The an-tagonists are just as intriguing, and the political machinations behind the scenes are enticing.

The protagonists must separate, and the stories of each are engaging. The transitions between plot lines work exceedingly well. There is always something to propel us forward at the end of each scene or chapter, even while changing locations and characters. These changes are so smooth they come as easily as turning the page.

This is much bigger and better than just a story of a lad coming into his own. Strong magic, neither good nor bad in them-selves, are wielded in a battle for supremacy. The end of the book came too soon, and just as the companions are brought back together, they are mysteriously separated again. Yet, the reader is left completely satisfied that this portion of the story is over, in spite of more questions burning of what happens next. I’m so glad the sequel to this novel--MetalMagic: Revelation is now available.

I whole-heartedly recommend this book!

Barb Galler-SmithCo-author, Druids and Captives (Available from Edge Science Fiction and Fantasy Publishing)

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with special emphases on energy efÞciency""cost and energy efÞcient homes come" not by chance but by good design!"

¥ Excavating for - Foundations Wells - Stock Waterers

in association with"

F.B.Boersema & Partners Ltd.

¥ I.C.F. (insulated concrete forms)Basement or Whole house"

"one of the most energy efÞcient"construction models available today"

Phone (403) 934-1888 (403) 651-4637 E-mail fbbp@eÞrehose.net

¥ Septic Þelds - CertiÞed Designers Site Evaluations for Subdivisions" New - Repairs - Replacements

¥ Driveways Constructed

¥ Lawns prepped - Seeded

¥ Trees Planted - Moved Tree Spades to 50" Tree Augers to 44"

Serving the Foothills Since 1978

¥ Pastures and Rough areas maintained¥ Horse paddocks cleaned and Harrowed

¥ Fire Resistant HomesMetal roofs"

I.C.F. exterior walls clad with cementitious materials"Concrete ßoor slabs c/w in-slab heat"

"sprinklers systems are now cost effective " for residential construction"

Moving and... ChristmasYes, it does happen; people move during the holi-days. Imagine your typical Christmas preparations and then add moving into that equation... holy rein-deer!! Talk about a recipe for stress... IF you let it get to you.

Speaking from experience, we were new to Strath-more during the holiday’s years ago. There were lots of things to consider, but we wanted our kids’ expe-rience to be the priority; let’s face it – Christmas is for family, and especially the kids.

We had no other family to count on and we were in a new province but a white Christmas was going to be a first for us, which was very cool.

So we all sat down and made a list of NEW tradi-tions. It was a perfect time to create new memories with new traditions. We all got to pick one tradition each and, 14 years later, each tradition is honoured; from going to “More Than Ice Cream” for Christmas Eve Dinner (they were the only restaurant open that

first year, and our waitress still remembers us each year!), to skating outdoors on Christmas Day (only 2 Christmas’ we’ve had no ice to skate on, but hiking in +15C sunny weather is a great substitute!).

Another important item that first year was an EARLY letter to Santa, letting him know that we had moved, complete with directions on how to get to our new house! Santa found us and we started our traditions. Strathmore was our NEW HOME!

Written by Hayley PoirierCheck out her UPSIDE DOWN ad on Page 54

Which Christmas is the most vivid to me? It ’s always the next Christmas.

~Joanne Woodward

Mail your packages early so the post office can lose them in time for Christmas.

~Johnny Carson

I never believed in Santa Claus because I knew no white dude would come into my

neighborhood after dark. ~Dick Gregory

www.raelenenichol.caPrice: $539,900 5% Down 10% Down 15% Down 20% DownDown Payment $26,995 $53,990 $80,985 $107,980Mortgage Amount $527,009.89 $495,628.20 $466,946.01 $431,920.00Mortgage Payment $2,477.85 $2,330.31 $2,195.45 $2052.92

* Rates may change

without notice

* Monthly payments will vary based on available rates. 5-15% down based on 2.94% and 20% down based on3.04%. OAC and E&OE

High ceilings, large bright windows, cozy fireplace. Gourmet kitchen with white cabine-

try, plate racks, extra large island, granite counter tops, abundance of counter & storage

space, walk-in pantry. Master has a reading area, 5pc ensuite with a corner soaker & over-

size shower. The professionally developed lower level offers a family room, 2 large bed,

3pc bath, laundry room & tons of storage. The garage is 24x24, yard is nicely landscaped with

a treed line driveway.

From the vantage point of The Residence Club

at CostaBaja, everything that's best about

seaside living on the Baja Peninsula is within your reach.Your stylish Club home commands glistening

views of the Sea of Cortez. Outside your door,

Mexico's first-ever Gary Player Signature

Course cloak the desert hills in swaths of

green (Residence Club owners have unlimited

golf privileges while in residence). Just down-

hill, CostaBaja's other 5-star amenities await

you-the beach club, marina, spa and restau-

rants. At dusk, the horizon shimmers with the

lights of La Paz, a safe, vibrant city.Never before has the ultimate Baja lifestyle

been more alluring...or more accessible.

ApexRaelene Nichol

Real Estate AssociatePh: 403-921-6111


DISCOVER THE ULTIMATE LIFESTYLE– AND UNLIMITED GOLF –

ON THE SEA OF CORTEZ"Your Calgary connection

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Accounting/Bookkeeping Corporate/Personal Taxes

GST Returns/Filings

From shoebox to completion we can help!

The Accountable$ “We make your dollars make sense”

Contact: Bud Duncan for a FREE Consultation Phone: 587-717-7621

Email: [email protected] us on the Web at www.theaccountables.ca

Business Plans/ServicesFull Appeals/Audit supportPick-up/Delivery services

Wishing you all the happiness of the season and peace and prosperity in the new year!

Seasons Greeting from the Board of Directors

Strathmore & District Chamber of Commerce

“There’s nothing sadder in this world than to awake Christmas morning and not be a

child.” ~ Erma Bombeck

“Christmas is not a date . It is a state of mind.” ~ Mary Ellen Chase

“I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.”

~ Charles Dickens (A Christmas Carol)

“The best of all gifts around any Christmas

tree: the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other.”

~ Burton Hillis

“Christmas is the season for kindling the fire of hospitality in the hall , the genial

flame of charity in the heart.”~ Washington Irving

“I wish we could put up some of the Christ-mas spirit in jars and open a jar of it every

month .” ~ Harlan Miller

Specializing in Engineering, Professional, Skilled Trades and Admin Support

Amy NeufeldAccounts Manager,

Engineering Division

Direct: 403-668-4101Cell: 403-361-0345

Email: [email protected] #102, 10820 24th ST SE Calgary, AB

“For all your staffing needs!”

www.sakschestermere.com Tel: 403.204.9988HOURS: Mon. - Thurs. 11-9, Fri. 12-6, Sat 12-5, Sun - Closed

(does NOT include Method, Theory or RCM books)

SAK’S MUSIC CHESTERMERE

30% off ALL REG PRICE GUITARS 30% OFF ALL REGULAR PRICED POPULAR BOOKS FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS

We teach ALL lessons (guitar, piano, voice, violin, bass, drums, brass & woodwinds, theory etc.)

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NOW IS THE TIME TO REGISTERyourcommunityprograms.com

If you offer any programs, classes or events in these communities, you want to be a part of this website! This website was designed for the residents of each community to find events, fund-raisers, clubs, organizations, associations

and non-profit information. All in one specialized place!With an annual membership, you will be set up with your own password and login, enabling you to post any information,

including pictures and videos.

Your one stop location for...All available community programs, resources, education and information in

And much more!!

Strathmore, Langdon, Chestermere and surrounding communities.Girls Only ProgramsBoys Only Programs

Family Programs

Youth ProgramsAdult ProgramsSenior Programs

Especially for BabiesParenting Programs

Special Need Programs

NOW IS THE TIME TO REGISTERIf you offer any programs...

How do you register? You can register by contacting Aleesha @ 403-478-9114 or by emailing: [email protected]. In the future, you will be able to register just by visiting the website.How much is an annual membership? An annual member ship is $169+gst. If you register before the end of 2012, it's only $129+gst! Contact us to see if you qualify to have your membership sponsored.Why do you want to register? Have you ever been to an energizer night in Chestermere? Or a REVS night in Strathmore? All the organizations offering programs go to these events to let the residents of these communities know about them and what is available. Wouldn’t you like to have all of this information available to every resident 24 hours a day, 7 days a week? PLUS, have it advertised for your organization in every single local publication and on all of the high-traffic websites for no additional charge?

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124 Orchard Way. Strathmore, AB

www.clarkssupply.com403-901-0018

Have a Merry Christmas

& Prosperous New Year!

From all the staff at Clarks Supply & Service

The Newsy Neighbour is Hiring!REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY.

COMMISSIONED OUTSIDE SALES!Part time to start.

The Newsy Neighbour is seeking a highly motivated, experienced sales professional

for the Chestermere area.

Must be outgoing and able to work independently. The individual will be

responsible for prospecting new business in the Chestermere area and select areas

of Calgary. (Never to gain business that com-petes with our local advertisers, of course!)

The individual joining our team will enjoy a professional, entrepreneurial work

environment and a competitive compensation package.

Must have computer skills.

Please email all resumes to: [email protected]

Christmas in ChestermereCommunity Christmas Party - 12:00 -4:00 pm Saturday, December 8th. Chestermere Rec Centre Main Hall(Admission: Donation to the Food Bank) Activities: 12 – 4 pm Rec Centre Hall, Santa’s Workshop for Kids – Crafts & activities for kids of all ages! Musical Entertainment on the Stage: with MC Candie Schmidt, Chestermere Library Story Time, Free coffee, hot chocolate, treats & a visit from Santa! Hayrides: Around 1 – 2:30 pm Outside the Hall Entrance Christmas Marketplace - 10 am – 4 pm Saturday, December 8th. Chestermere Rec Centre MPP RM. Lots of unique gift ideas! Over 40 Booths! This is the way Christmas shopping should be – Community style with lots of parking!

MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE with CANDIE SCHMIDT. Sunday, December 9th at Chestermere Rec Centre Main Hall. Doors open: 6 pm / Performance at 6:30 pm. Performances include: “Good Grief…It’s Christmas!”, “Teenage Genie”, “Lost, Found & Forever Fifteen”.Tickets available: Rec Centre Main Office. A very enjoyable Family evening! $5.00 each / 3 & under: Free Refreshments. Christmas in Strathmore

Celebration of Lights - Sat, November 24, 12am – Fri, January 11, 2013, 12am. Agricultural Grounds.

Strathmore and District Christmas Hamper packing. Mon, December 17, 12am – Wed, December 19, 12am.If you have a few hours to spare in the weeks leading up to Christmas we are looking for volunteers to: Set up tables and shelving for storage (Heavy lifting required), Collect food and toys from various donation spots in town, Packing and loading the Hampers on December 17 & 18th (Heavy lifting required), Checking and sorting donations (Typically mornings and all day Dec 15) If you are interested in giving back this holiday season please contact. Branka Kuljanin at 403-934-5335 or Dave Collins at 403-934-1913.

Christmas in LangdonSanta photos with your pet - Langdon Vet Clinic – December 12, 5pm – 7pm

Christmas in Cheadle2nd annual Christmas Fair and Toy Show. Cheadle Community Hall on December 8th (10am-5pm), 9th (10am-3pm). There will be a concession open during this event. www.cheadlealberta.com

There are 5 ways to order the book!!1) Fruits & Vegetables can be ordered from our website www.thenewsyneighbor.com

2) By calling us at (403) 561-0888 with your credit card number 3) By filling in the order form below and send us a cheque. 4) By visiting Grateful Grape or Curves in Strathmore and buying a

copy from them. 5) By visiting Never Ending Stories in Langdon

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Page 54 The Newsy Neighbour www.thenewsyneighbour.comWWW.AZTECREALESTATE.CAHelping You Find Your Dream Home

#106, 304 - 3rd Ave.Strathmore, AB T1P 1Z1

Fax: 403-934-6278

Complimentary Market Evaluations 403-934-5533La Shaun Andrews

403-850-4593

Lorna Phibbs

403-874-7660

Tamara Desjardins

403-874-6486

Shauna Kenworthy

403-803-4605

Robert Desjardins

403-815-3774

1500+ sq ft with a total of 4 bedrooms, 3 completely renovated bathrooms, 2 fireplaces, central air, granite, double attached garage

with RV parking.

CHECK THE BLING!

Fully Developed Bungalow Sheila Bassen

403-361-0390

3 bedrooms - Family RoomFireplace, Garage

All appliancesMany upgrades

All the Extras - In Floor heat/Central Air/Alarm System/7.0

Sound System/4 Bdrms/Hobby Room/Playroom/Office/Trex

Decking/Plus MORE

DOUBLE GARAGE, 3 BATHS, 3 BDRMS, FIREPL, 1185 SQ. FT.

FULLY DEV. LOWER.

Beautiful family home3 bdrms, 2 ½ baths

2 years new!Quick possession possible

3 bd bungalow.over 1300sq ft, Hardwoods. Very Open Floor Plan

Huge Windows Very Bright!!! Wind Screen Patio...

This 30+ condo complex has everything you need with more!

Freshly Cared for with new carpet and professionally cleaned, this condo is in move in condition!

Not intended to solicit other homes for sale.

We are Strathmore and area's largest Real Estate Brokerage for a reason. Find out why! CALL US FIRST!

Ron Kaechele

403-934-1097

Amazing room and care

Buyers: There is no cost to you to use our services! Did you know that we can represent you on any listed property, no matter which real estate company had it listed? We can also help you with most new builds and For-Sale-By-

Owners. Don't go in unrepresented! Call us today and put our team's exper-ience to work for you

Sellers: Are you aware of the current marketing trends that will give your

property maximum exposure to potential buyers? Call us today to book your complimentary home evaluation and allow us to assist you in achieving that

maximum exposure, which is essential in today's real estate market!

Welcome to Strathmore Lakes Estates.

Amazing Adult Condo

Tracy Larsen

403 901-9143

All The Extras

Backs onto Greenspace!

EXCELLENT CONDO

Look no more, 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, roomy and loved

over the years this home is a great buy!

Adult Living In a Beautiful Gated Community!!!

Backing Onto SoccerField, 3 Bed, 2 Bath, and Covered Deck!

Hayley Poirier

Loads of charm in this fully developed home with a large

master bedroom, 2 baths, great kitchen and living room,etc.

Wonderful home in Airdrie!Debbie Enslen

403-852-5923

403-934-5533

A very popular style

3 bedr, 4 pce ensuite and walkin closet. Roomy eat in

kitchen with a spot for your dining table. Private area outside for BBQ and

lounging.

$191,900

$274,900

$229,000

$324,000

$119,900!

$149,900

$349,900

$443,500 $249,900

SOLD

SOLD$319,400

To all my clients, family and friends, From home to home and heart to heart, From one place to another, The warmth and joy of the holiday season brings us closer to each other.

I hope that you receive all the wishes that keep you happy this season and in the New Year as well! Thank you for your business and referrals! Happy Holidays,

Hayley Poirier

Interested in being kept up to date with

what’s happening in Town?

Attention Strathmore Residents:

Join Councillor Bob Sobol’s Facebook Page:

Want to have a “direct line” to Town Council?

https://www.facebook.com/BobSobolStrathmoreTownCouncil

“One of the most glorious messes in the world is the mess created in the living room on Christmas day. Don’t clean it up too quickly.”

~ Andy Rooney

WWW.AZTECREALESTATE.CAHelping You Find Your Dream Home

#106, 304 - 3rd Ave.Strathmore, AB T1P 1Z1

Fax: 403-934-6278

Complimentary Market Evaluations 403-934-5533La Shaun Andrews

403-850-4593

Lorna Phibbs

403-874-7660

Tamara Desjardins

403-874-6486

Shauna Kenworthy

403-803-4605

Robert Desjardins

403-815-3774

1500+ sq ft with a total of 4 bedrooms, 3 completely renovated bathrooms, 2 fireplaces, central air, granite, double attached garage

with RV parking.

CHECK THE BLING!

Fully Developed Bungalow Sheila Bassen

403-361-0390

3 bedrooms - Family RoomFireplace, Garage

All appliancesMany upgrades

All the Extras - In Floor heat/Central Air/Alarm System/7.0

Sound System/4 Bdrms/Hobby Room/Playroom/Office/Trex

Decking/Plus MORE

DOUBLE GARAGE, 3 BATHS, 3 BDRMS, FIREPL, 1185 SQ. FT.

FULLY DEV. LOWER.

Beautiful family home3 bdrms, 2 ½ baths

2 years new!Quick possession possible

3 bd bungalow.over 1300sq ft, Hardwoods. Very Open Floor Plan

Huge Windows Very Bright!!! Wind Screen Patio...

This 30+ condo complex has everything you need with more!

Freshly Cared for with new carpet and professionally cleaned, this condo is in move in condition!

Not intended to solicit other homes for sale.

We are Strathmore and area's largest Real Estate Brokerage for a reason. Find out why! CALL US FIRST!

Ron Kaechele

403-934-1097

Amazing room and care

Buyers: There is no cost to you to use our services! Did you know that we can represent you on any listed property, no matter which real estate company had it listed? We can also help you with most new builds and For-Sale-By-

Owners. Don't go in unrepresented! Call us today and put our team's exper-ience to work for you

Sellers: Are you aware of the current marketing trends that will give your

property maximum exposure to potential buyers? Call us today to book your complimentary home evaluation and allow us to assist you in achieving that

maximum exposure, which is essential in today's real estate market!

Welcome to Strathmore Lakes Estates.

Amazing Adult Condo

Tracy Larsen

403 901-9143

All The Extras

Backs onto Greenspace!

EXCELLENT CONDO

Look no more, 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, roomy and loved

over the years this home is a great buy!

Adult Living In a Beautiful Gated Community!!!

Backing Onto SoccerField, 3 Bed, 2 Bath, and Covered Deck!

Hayley Poirier

Loads of charm in this fully developed home with a large

master bedroom, 2 baths, great kitchen and living room,etc.

Wonderful home in Airdrie!Debbie Enslen

403-852-5923

403-934-5533

A very popular style

3 bedr, 4 pce ensuite and walkin closet. Roomy eat in

kitchen with a spot for your dining table. Private area outside for BBQ and

lounging.

$191,900

$274,900

$229,000

$324,000

$119,900!

$149,900

$349,900

$443,500 $249,900

SOLD

SOLD$319,400

Carey Rose

RAW LAND - 4 ACRES - $134,900NAMAKA AREA, RANGE RD 241Raw Land– 4 AcresMLS # C3509918

205 STRATHAVEN BAY - $303,000No rear neighbors. Back alley. 24'x22' garage & R.V Parking. 4 bed, 2.5 bath, top of line appliances. Finished basement. Cul-de sac location.MLS# C3528506

Bungalow on a finished walk out, equipped for solar roof panels. All the upgrades. Wood fireplace, efficient Nu-Air Heating & Vent System,Low-flush toilets/faucets, Central Air, In-floor heat, Kenetico water conditioning. MLS #

203 - 615 THIRD Street - $81,000

Ph: 403-934-0781

190 STRATHMORE LAKES Bend - $ 539,900

Looking for an investment property? Located in downtown Strathmore. 2 bed, full bath, laundry room and open concept kitchen/living/dining area, with laminate flooring. Other units available. MLS# C3537497

RoseCarey

117 FIRST Street - $69,000Affordable Country Living 50 minutes from Calgary in Arrowwood, AB. 1216 sqft. mobile on a 80'x100' treed lot with 3 bed, full bathroom and full ensuite. Open layout. MLS #: C3542047

RECENT SOLD PROPERTIES126 Ranch Ridge CO • 142 Aspen Mews • 511 Strathaven Mews

80 Parkwood CR • 203 Hillcrest BV • 906 Briar CR • 249 Maple Grove CR

815 BAYVIEW Road - $124,900 - Handyman Special Mobile home on owned lot in Strathmore, close to schools and recreational facilities. Exterior has been redone. There is a single attached garage. 2 bed, den, 1 full bathMLS# C3531291

3 CAMBRIDGE Way - $79,000Mobile home on owned lot in Carbon, AB. Needs TLC. 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, Open Floor Plan. Fenced yard with deck.MLS # C3545404

22C WESTLAKE Glen - $ 188,000Payments as low as $845.00/month(PI OAC).3 bed,1 full bath, walkout basement with large windows, fenced yard. Would make a great revenue property too. MLS# C3545948

126 STRATHMORE LAKES Place - $ 399,9004 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms. Classic bungalow on a fully finished walk out. Dark maple kitchen, high efficiency heating, 21'x23 garage. Large fenced/ landscaped lot. Infloor heating.MLS #: C3542521

Rural Wheatland County - $ 539,900Newer Ranch Style 1552 sqft Bungalow on full basement with 24'x26' heated attached garage. 3 acres with a 20'x40' shop R.V septic dump. Horse set up. MLS# C3540860

62 MUIRFIELD Boulevard - $ 499,900Golf course community just 20 minutes east of Calgary. Urban scheik 2 story on a walk out basement. 2681 sqft above grade 25x22 garage. 3 large bed, 2.5 bath. Dramatic functional floor plan MLS# C3513077

6-plex Condos in Carbon, AB. 2&3 Bedroom Units, Needs TLC, Sold As-Is. Units can be purchased separately $69,000-$89,000, or entire complex is available for purchase..Call for more information.

Wishing all my clients and co-workers a very Merry Christmas and

all the best to you in the new year!

Affordable, Professional, Service!

Realty Horizon

FREE Home Evaluations!

www.careyrose.comView all my listings and virtual tours at

Ph: 403-934-0781 FREE Home Evaluations!

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