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Sabrina is a self-proclaimed cross-stitch nerd, ABBA fan, and hopeless romantic navigating the upsand-downs of adulthood. A born-and-raised farm kid with a wicked case of wanderlust, Sabrina finds inspiration from world history, personal experience, and unhinged day-dreams, and hopes she will leave you inspired, deep in thought, or simply smiling. You can contact her at storiesbysab@gmail.com for questions, comments, or if you happen to know when you’re too old to wear Minnie Mouse ears... (asking for a friend).
How to Build a Terrarium
Last year I went through a serious gardening kick. Yes– in spite of the fact that I was living in a mainly carpeted residence building, I wanted to garden. My mom has always nurtured the most beautiful flower beds, tended miniature herb gardens in our kitchen to make the most amazing bruschetta with, reaped bounties from our garden– I’m pretty certain we have photos of my sister and I posing with a wagon overflowing with root vegetables– and recently she added greenhouse gardening to her repertoire of horticultural gifts and experience. Me, on the other hand … I’m not exactly well-endowed in the plant department. That being said, I have always considered gardening to be one of the most wonderful hobbies. I remember planting sun-
flower seeds in paper cups at Aggie Days and marveling at the stem that shot out of the soil, reaching towards the sky with every passing week. It’s that sense of wonder that you’d imagine a teenager and certainly an adult would outgrow, but strangely enough, I’ve never found it to dissipate. The natural choice for me, of course, was to begin a collection of houseplants– cute little flowers that would welcome me home each day and bring some life into the otherwise lifeless space. The catch? They needed to be low-maintenance. My quest for low-maintenance gardening yielding adorable miniature plants ended when I discovered terrariums. My interest piqued when I discovered that creating your own custom terrarium was a simple, therapeutic art project that was as fun to do alone as it was to do with friends. Now, I am a proud mama to four terrariums, and more recently, a potted tropical plant, and they never fail to greet me cheerfully whenever I return home. And so, in pursuit of sharing this joyful hobby with others, I have created a straight-forward guide to help you get started in the wonderful world that is terrarium building!
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when deciding whether you will choose to include succulents or tropicals in your terrarium. And remember: while they’re sure to bring you endless cheer, tropicals and succulents don’t go well together in the same jar. Keep it simple and hassle-free!
What you will need + brief instructions:
1. A glass jar: Any shape or size is permissible, but keep in mind that there is an inverse relationship between glass size and difficulty level. Place a thin layer of miniature gravel in the bottom to prevent root rot. 2. Potting soil: Proper soil is crucial for healthy plants. Push the soil up to form a well in the centre. 3. Plant Plugs: These are miniature plants that have a little rectangle of soil suspending their roots. Prior to planting, I recommend that you gently pinch the soil off of the roots. Lay them against your wall of soil and fill in more dirt, slowly propping the plants up. 4. Natural Landscaping Pieces: Rocks, lichen, big chunks of moss, and sand are great tools for personalizing your jar and creating a miniature garden. Use as you wish! 5. Decorations: One of my favourite parts of terrarium building is adding items that give your terrarium personality and a theme. Be creative! Here are some themes and suggested items to create the desired scenery: a. Beach: Tropicals or succulents; white sand, pink sand, white or pink gravel; purple and yellow lichen; sea urchins, starfish, sand dollars, shells, chunks of driftwood. b. Desert: Succulents; white sand, an assortment of rocks; light green, purple, and yellow lichen; chunks of driftwood, large crystals, dark and smooth pebbles. c. Forest: Tropicals or succulents, select according to the variety; a large chunk of moss as a backdrop; light brown pebbles; dark green, light green, and red lichen; chunks of driftwood, miniature white spotted mushroom figurines.
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- Walmart has low cost, albeit simple, jars. Most of my terrariums live in fishbowl-like jars I purchased from Walmart and they are both elegant and uncomplicated to work with. - Plant Shop is one of many reasons why Inglewood is my favourite area in the city to spend an afternoon. If you want a onestop-shop for your terrarium-building endeavour, there truly is no other place (I’m pretty certain they recognize me whenever I come in…). Here, you will receive personalized service, find a wide range of plugs, decorations, jars, pots, and other gifts. You can even sign up for gardening classes if you want to learn how to develop a green thumb, build a terrarium with expert advice (this one I did with my Mom), or even create beautiful wreaths at Christmas time. Of course, these are only suggestions to get you started. Part of the fun of this process, as I mentioned earlier, is having the opportunity to use this time as an artistic outlet, bring some life into spaces of your home or office, or even spend some unique, quality time with those you love. And of course, Pinterest is always there to lend you some ideas when you’re not feeling overly inspired. Happy planting!
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These motivational stories will encourage you to follow your dreams, treat others with kindness, and never give up on yourself. Laziness won’t get you anywhere
“In ancient times, a king had his men place a boulder on a roadway. He then hid in the bushes and watched to see if anyone would move the boulder out of the way. Some of the king’s wealthiest merchants and courtiers passed by and simply walked around it. Many people blamed the King for not keeping the roads clear, but none of them did anything about getting the stone removed. One day, a peasant came along carrying vegetables. Upon approaching the boulder, the peasant laid down his burden and tried to push the stone out of the way. After much pushing and straining, he finally managed. After the peasant went back to pick up his vegetables, he noticed a purse lying in the road where the boulder had been. The purse contained many gold coins and note from the King explain that the gold was for the person who removed the boulder from the road.”
Don’t say something you regret out of anger
“There once was a little boy who had a very bad temper. His father decided to hand him a bag of nails and said that every time the boy lost his temper, he had to hammer a nail into the fence. On the first day, the boy hammered 37 nails into that fence. The boy gradually began to control his temper over the next few weeks, and the number of nails he was hammering into the fence slowly decreased. He discovered it was easier to control his temper than to hammer those nails into the fence. Finally, the day came when the boy didn’t lose his temper at all. He told his father the news and the father suggested that the boy should now pull out a nail every day he kept his temper under control. The days passed and the young boy was finally able to tell his father that all the nails were gone. The father took his son by the hand and led him to the fence. ‘You have done well, my son, but look at the holes in the fence. The fence will never be the same. When you say things in anger, they leave a scar just like this one. You can put a knife in a man and draw it out. It won’t matter how many times you say I’m sorry, the wound is still there.'”
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“People visit a wise man complaining about the same problems over and over again. One day, he decided to tell them a joke and they all roared with laughter. After a few minutes, he told them the same joke and only a few of them smiled. Then he told the same joke for a third time, but no one laughed or smiled anymore. The wise man smiled and said: ‘You can’t laugh at the same joke over and over. So why are you always crying about the same problem?'” The Newsy Neighbour Magazine
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First Time Pets Children Can Care For By Robin Lawson
Caring for a pet teaches compassion, responsibility, and empathy. When a child has their own pet that depends on them for its needs, they are able to learn skills essential to growth and emotional maturity. However, high-maintenance pets such as dogs and cats are too much for a child to handle alone, as they require training, guidance, exercise, veterinary checkups, transportation, and other tasks that ultimately fall to the parents. Thankfully, there are a number of animals that make amazing pets for kids. Children are perfectly capable of assuming the responsibilities for the care of these beginner pets.
Rat Though images of green slime and dark sewers might come to mind, pet rats are far from dirty creatures. These curious and friendly rodents can be kept in a number of cage types with bedding, newspaper, and a place to burrow and curl up. They eat pellets and rodent chow available at any pet store and can also be fed treats such as apples and peanuts. Their cages are easy to clean as they tend to pick a corner to do their business. Rats have no problem being handled and may even enjoy curling up near the warmth of someone's neck or crawling up a sleeve. With a pet rat, kids may find their new friend likes to hitch a ride on adventures around the house.
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Betta Fish The stunning, flowing fins of a betta fish are a joy to watch. These brightly coloured fish are the simplest aquatic pet to care for. They can be fed a diet of fish pellets and live in tanks sized five gallons and over. Kids can practice animal care by providing food and cleaning the aquarium before owning pets with greater needs. Though fish can't be handled, the sight of graceful fins as the betta darts, drifts, and turns is fascinating to witness.
Hamster Few things exist that are cuter than a round, nibbling hamster. Pocket-sized and beady-eyed, hamsters are happiest burrowing in bedding and shelters, munching on rodent chow, and running in exercise wheels. Because of their small size and tendency to skitter, hamsters must be handled with care. Kids learn delicacy from gently holding their hamster and caring for it. Nothing will melt the heart quite like the puffy cheeks and twitching pink nose of a fluffy hamster.
Guinea Pig Nature's chillest rodent, the guinea pig is a social creature that thrives on attention. They're affectionate and cuddly, making them perfect for kids who want a pet they can interact with. Though they're tough critters, they need guinea pig food, a water bowl, a large cage, bedding, hay, chew toys, and a hidey hole to live happily. In addition to caring for them, children can feed them treats to further deepen their bond. The Newsy Neighbour Magazine
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Leopard Gecko Every kid on the block would be jealous of someone owning one of these neat little spotted lizards. Hardy for reptiles, leopard geckos live up to twenty years and have excellent survivability. Their bulbous tails store enough fat to sustain them for a whole month in the rocky areas of the desert -- though it's bad for their health to go without eating for so long. Their diet consists of live crickets and meal worms, which are inexpensive and relatively easy to keep, so long as no one's squeamish. They can be housed in a 10 to 20-gallon terrarium. Since leopard geckos are nocturnal, they're active at night and simply need a day lamp under the tank heater to keep warm. Unlike other geckos, leos have claws instead of adhesive pads and can't scale glass. That doesn't mean they don't like to climb, however, and are happiest with prop rocks and structures to crawl over and hide in. Decking out the ultimate terrarium can give kids a fun and creative project. After initial setup and instruction, kids can take over caring for a leopard gecko on their own. Most of these lizards are calm and tamable, making them perfect for handling, though they don't need social interaction to thrive. Any of these animals would make fitting first-time pets for children, though it's important to monitor and instruct kids to ensure every pet is getting the love and care it needs. Daily tasks of supplying food and water and cleaning cages teach discipline, and the emotional connection between pet and owner supports children as they develop and learn more about the world and its inhabitants. Owning a pet is a big responsibility that shows children both the importance of hard work and the joy of bonding with an animal companion. facebook.com/TheNewsyNeighbour
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A Moment of Silence Taking Time to Remember November is always a busy month. It seems like it shouldn’t be, but it somehow sneaks up on us every year. Thanksgiving and Halloween are behind us, but Christmas is on the horizon, which means that November kicks off the start of the holiday shopping season for many folks as they try to get ahead of the game. Black Friday continues to make
its way into Canadian stores and shopping malls, creating another “holiday” to plan for and work around. If you’re a student, chances are you’re spending November buried in books – wrapping up midterms, preparing for finals, and pushing to get all those end-of-semester assignments ready for submission. If you’re a parent, this month means helping your kids excel in their studies as their homework piles higher and deeper around them with each passing week. Even work seems somewhat frantic as everyone races towards the close of the year, eager to finalize projects, reports, and submissions before the fast-approaching holiday break.
As busy as November (not to mention our lives in general) can often be, it’s important to take some time this month to put on the brakes for a second, stop, and reflect on a few things – namely, the notion of remembrance. It’s an easy thing to forget and
brush off in all the chaos that everyday life brings, but here at The Newsy Neighbour, we’ll be taking some time on the eleventh
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hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month to pause…
…and reflect on those brave men and women who gave so much in order that we might enjoy our beautiful nation of Canada in unfettered freedom as we do today. This Remembrance Day, as with all Remembrance Days past and future, we’ll stop what we’re doing, and for one brief moment out of the whole 365-day-long year, we’ll focus on what it means to sacrifice and to stand on guard for the True North, strong and free. We could spend time in this article talking about the brave Canadians whose heroic acts during the Battle of Vimy Ridge, the Normandy Invasion, and countless other pivotal engagements helped to turn the tide during WWI and WWII. We could write a lengthy essay lamenting the unfathomable tragedy of 104,944 Canadian lives lost in service to their country between World Wars I and II, not to mention the thousands who have died in conflicts around the globe since. We could pen an entire issue of this magazine dedicated to those who have died in the name of freedom – of Canada – in the 151 years since Confederation…but the thing is, no matter how many words we devote to the cause, it will never be enough. It’ll never even come close. And so, we pause for a moment of silence. We pause to dwell on the pain, the heartbreak, and the horror that war brings. We pause to reflect on hope, freedom, and independence. We pause to be thankful for everything we have, and for our great, wondrous nation. We pause to look back on the past, and to gaze ahead to the future. We pause to consider the political division and strife that’s running at a fever pitch right now, and to contemplate a better, more peaceful way forward. We pause to remember – because if we don’t take the time to consider the mistakes we’ve made, we’re bound to repeat them again. This Remembrance Day, take the time to remember. Wherever you are at the eleventh hour on the eleventh day of the eleventh month – whether you’re shopping, studying, or working – pause for a moment of silence, and take the time to truly, earnestly reflect on our nation’s past, present, and future. Be grateful for all that we have, and honour those who paid the ultimate price for us to enjoy our lives, our freedoms, and our country. Remember what it means to be Canadian – we know we will. Kyle Penn
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What if you are 65 and do not wish to make any further contributions to your Canada Pension Plan? You will need to fill out the Canada Revenue Agency’s (CRA) form CPT30 - Election to Stop Contributing to the Canada Pension Plan. You can find this form on the CRA’s website or use the link https://www.canada.ca/en/ revenue-agency/services/forms-publications/forms/cpt30.html. A copy of this form must be filed with both your employer and the CRA. Once filed, employers should cease CPP deductions the first pay period of the month after the month in which they receive the form. Keep in mind that if you continue to contribute, your employer must also match your contributions and you are continuing to build your retirement pension benefits. The decision to contribute or cease contributions is a very personal one dependant upon your own individual life circumstances. Individuals should consult with their financial advisors to discuss the impact of this decision on their retirement.
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Maintaining Purpose after Retirement Often when we look forward to retirement, it is with hope and joy. We imagine all the things we will finally have time to do, the trips we want to take, or the golf games to play. But how often does retirement truly live up to our expectations?
The experience of retirement is frequently less glamorous than expected. There may be a few weeks of enjoyment of the newfound freedom, but then the boredom tends to set in, resulting in different questions such as, “What do I do with my time?” or, “What is my purpose now that I am not working?” The boredom and questioning can lead to new ideas and encourage people to try out new activities; other times, it results in a sinking depression. Retirement can be a joyful occasion, but it is unnatural for the human mind to remain completely idle. Throughout life, we are working or learning constantly. Once we reach age 65, we are often encouraged to slow down and be idle, but our brain is not always ready or prepared for this slow down. Thus, a feeling of loss or depression can begin. In the retirement years, it is common for individuals to experience depression; unfortunately, it is an unspoken subject. How do you know if you or a loved one is suffering depression? Often, people argue that they are not experiencing depression as they are not sad. This common misperception is that sadness is a necessity to depression. However, depression is experienced in different ways across the lifespan. Individuals 65+ can experience increased medical complaints and medical office visits, withdrawing from social activities one used to attend, increased sleep but still feeling tired, and increased anger and frustration. Being able to identify the presence of depression or feeling a lack of purpose is one piece, but how do we prevent it or attempt to heal ourselves. There are many strategies that can be done without the help of a professional. Three easy techniques to try are; learning something new, staying socially involved, and finding ways to share wisdom gained over the years. There is an adage, ‘you can’t teach an old dog new tricks.’. This idea is wrong! There has been no scientific study that has proven that people can not learn anything new past a certain age. In fact, the opposite is true; there have been many studies and personal stories of people learning a new trade, hobby, skill, or language at any age of life, including well past the golden standard age of retirement. Learning new skills could be anything including furthering education in a specific area, or learning an instrument, or a new hobby. The type or what is learned is not the focus. Rather allowing the brain the ability to remain engaged helps to reignite a sense of purpose and accomplishment.
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We are social beings and being forced into isolation is detrimental to our mental and physical wellbeing. Staying connected does not have to be a massive undertaking, rather it can be done in small ways. For example, staying connected with old friends and family, making new friends, being present in the community, even sharing time with a pet. The goal with decreasing isolation is ensuring it is enjoyable for the individual. For example, many studies have shown a strong correlation between interactions between kids and seniors, resulting in benefits for both sides. Other studies have also shown strong benefits of spending time with a loved pet. The final piece of the big three to help maintain a feeling of self worth and purpose, is to share wisdom that has been gathered through the years. I have spoken with many who feel they do not have personal wisdom to impart. Many view wisdom with lofty expectations. Wisdom is not always Earth shattering, rather it is simply the little anecdotes and lessons you have learned throughout your life. Sharing wisdom does not need to be in a classroom or in front of others, rather this can be done through story telling, writing a memoir, songs, or pictures. Our brains are not meant to be idle as we age, and we are not meant to be isolated. Rather we are meant to remain social, active, and to pass alone the wisdom from a well-lived life. Staying present and active through learning and social interactions allows us to maintain the purpose often associated with having a career.
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specific blood sugar levels, weight, and food preferences.
Exercise: Getting exercise doesn’t mean that you have to visit the gym four days a week for an hour each day! Simply being more active than you were before can help your health. Go on long walks a couple times a week, and progress into a jog if your body can handle it. You can also visit the gym and lift light weights to help build muscle. As mentioned before, muscle helps decrease your dependence on using insulin to burn sugar into energy, so it helps decrease your insulin resistance in the long run. Lose weight: Typically, a combination of the previous two methods results in losing weight. Eating less fatty, high-sugar foods combined with an increased exercise regimen often results in the burning of fat at a more reasonable and efficient pace. Even losing 5 to 10 percent of the weight you’re currently at can decrease your risk for developing type 2 diabetes. (For example, if you weigh 250 pounds, losing 15-25 pounds is a great goal to set to start regulating blood sugar levels.)
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Keeping these reminders in your goal setting journals and daily planning journals can really help you to stay on track… And…Get to the track!
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Well, that’s a wrap for this month. Roger and I are looking forward to next month… CHRISTMAS! See you then.
Written by: Vicki L Myhre CPOD (I) CMP PFRP. Enlightened Soles. Internationally Certified Podologist. Registered through the Canadian Examining. Board of Health Practitioners
Until next month, Make your Footprints Count. Larry and Roger
Happy November, everyone! Larry here. What a
gorgeous, but different fall we have had. It is still my favourite time of year. Roger likes it a ton as well. Heading into winter, Roger and I have renewed our membership at the walking track in Strathmore. Such a great way to get your steps in, whether you are diabetic or not. It is inexpensive and very accessible. If you have not been there yet this fall, let this be the reminder that you need to get your feet down to the track for some steps.
Personal Safety Tips for Seniors Take a self-defense and personal safety class. These programs teach specific skills for noticing and avoiding a dangerous encounter. Learning confidence and physical strategies is empowering and as such, we are perceived as less of a target or victim. Often, just by having the skills and knowing we can perform them if needed, improves our self-esteem. We hold our heads up higher, walk with more confidence and give the impression that we are alert, deliberate and strong.
This month we are focusing on Seniors, and that brings to mind the topic of PREVENTION. As we age, our risk of Diabetes increases, so let’s talk about Prediabetes for a sec. Roger found some great information on Prevention on the National Council of Aging Care Aging.com. There is such amazing information out there for whatever your need is.
1. Establish a Buddy System and build a close circle of friends to stay in touch with daily. Checking in with a friend and having them check in on you offers a sense of security and personal connection so that if anything goes wrong or seems suspicious, you can discuss it in real time. 2. Keep doors and windows locked and install a peephole in the door. DO NOT feel the need to open the door – ever. Make sure you recognize the person at the door and that they are welcome in your home. 3. When shopping, take a friend and park as close as possible to the entrance of the shop. Shop during daylight, keep purchases in the trunk, lock your doors when you get into the vehicle. 4. If you feel uneasy about someone approaching your vehicle, press the horn until the person leaves. 5. Be alert to your surroundings and the people around you. Make brief eye contact, hold your head up and look confident. 6. Do not carry valuable information in your purse or wallet. Make photocopies of important cards and carry the copies with you –
Just because you are diagnosed as prediabetic, it does not mean you will definitely develop diabetes. You are more likely to, though, and you should start to pump the brakes immediately. As your blood sugar levels are climbing to dangerous levels when you are prediabetic, there are lifestyle changes you can make to help those numbers trickle down to normal levels once again. Here are THREE GOALS to focus on to make help you in your fight to avoid the transition from Prediabetic to Diabetic. Use them as reminders in your daily planning.
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never the originals. Authorities will accept a photocopy of driver’s licenses and health care cards. The only original cards you will need are your debit care and credit card. 7. Carry a small handbag or purse close to your body on your shoulder and under your arm. Never loop your purse over your head. If a thief attempts to steal your purse, your personal safety is at risk if you try to hand onto it. Men: carry your wallet in your front pocket. 8. While riding public transit, sit close to the driver and stay awake and alert. Never open your purse on the bus – hold it closed on your lap. 9. If you feel threatened or uneasy, hold your hands up in front of you and shout firmly “NO”, or “STOP” or “STAY BACK”. No need to be polite, no need to be friendly. 10. If you are grabbed or assaulted, strike back at the perpetrator: use your fists or elbows, kick shins or knees, stomp on their foot, strike their throat or ears. Make sure you are attracting attention from others – many times this will cause the attacker to leave you alone.
FINGER NAILS I use to have the most wonderful doctor many moons ago. Her name was Dr. Martin and she delivered all of my children. She retired many years back, but I think she was the best doctor I ever had. I remember every single time I went to see her she would take my blood pressure, look in my ears and eyes and always looked at my finger nails. I had forgotten all about it until I read an article the other day on fingernails. Did you know your nails can reveal clues to your overall health? A touch of white here, a rosy tinge there, or some rippling or bumps may be a sign of disease in the body. Problems in the liver, lungs, and heart can show up in your nails. This is what they can tell you. Pale Nails Very pale nails can sometimes be a sign of serious illness, such as: Anemia, Congestive heart failure, Liver disease, Malnutrition White Nails If the nails are mostly white with darker rims, this can indicate liver problems, such as hepatitis. Yellow Nails One of the most common causes of yellow nails is a fungal infection. As the infection worsens, the nail bed may retract, and nails may thicken and crumble. In rare cases, yellow nails can indicate a more serious condition such as severe thyroid disease, lung disease, diabetes or psoriasis. Bluish Nails Nails with a bluish tint can mean the body isn't getting enough oxygen. This could indicate a lung problem, such as emphysema. Some heart problems can be associated with bluish nails. Rippled Nails If the nail surface is rippled or pitted, this may be an early sign of psoriasis or inflammatory arthritis. Discoloration of the nail is common; the skin under the nail can seem reddish-brown. Cracked or Split Nails Dry, brittle nails that frequently crack or split have been linked to thyroid disease. Cracking or splitting combined with a yellowish hue is more likely due to a fungal infection. Puffy Nail Fold If the skin around the nail appears red and puffy, this is known as inflammation of the nail fold. It may be the result of lupus or another connective tissue disorder. Infection can also cause redness and inflammation of the nail fold.
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According to the American Cancer Society, there are about 35,000 cases of mouth, throat and tongue cancer diagnosed each year. The average age of most people diagnosed with these cancers is 62. During dental visits, your dentist will check for any signs of oral cancer. Regular dental visits are important because in the early stages oral cancer typically does not cause pain and early detection saves lives. Some symptoms you may see include open sores, white or reddish patches, and changes in the lips, tongue and lining of the mouth that lasts for more than two weeks. For more information please contact Langdon Dental at 403 936 8432 or via email at info@langdondental.com
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Many older adults have gum, or periodontal disease, caused by the bacteria in plaque, which irritate the gums, making them swollen, red and more likely to bleed. One reason gum disease is so widespread among adults is that it’s often a painless condition until the advanced stage. If left untreated, gums can begin to pull away from the teeth and form deepened spaces called pockets where food particles and more plaque may collect. Advanced gum disease can eventually destroy the gums, bone and ligaments supporting the teeth leading to tooth loss. The good news is that with regular dental visits gum disease can be treated or prevented entirely.
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It’s important that we eat plenty of different fruits and vegetables every day. Diets rich in fruits and vegetables may reduce the risk of cancer and other chronic diseases. Fruits and vegetables provide essential vitamins and minerals, fibre, and other substances that are important for good health. Most fruits and vegetables are naturally low in fat and calories and are filling. You’ve probably heard about the 5 A Day for Better Health program. It provides easy ways to add more fruits and vegetables into your daily eating patterns. It’s vital that we eat a wide variety of colourful orange/yellow, red, green, white, and blue/purple vegetables and fruit every day. By eating vegetables and fruit from each colour group, you will benefit from the essential vitamins, minerals, and fibre that each colour group has to offer alone and in combination. There’s several different, yet simple ways to start incorporating vegetables and fruit into your familiar and favourite meals. You can begin your day with 100 percent fruit or vegetable juice, slice bananas or strawberries on top of your cereal, or have a salad with lunch and an apple for an afternoon snack. Include a vegetable with dinner and you already have about 5 cups of fruits and vegetables. You
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may even try adding a piece of fruit for a snack or an extra vegetable at dinner. Don’t be afraid to try something new to increase your vegetable and fruit intake. There are so many choices when selecting fruits and vegetables. Kiwifruit, asparagus, and mango may become your new favourites! Keep things fresh and interesting by combining fruits and vegetables of different flavours and colours, like red grapes with pineapple chunks, or cucumbers and red peppers. Get in the habit of keeping fruits and vegetables visible and easily accessible – you’ll tend to eat them more. Store cut and cleaned produce at eye-level in the refrigerator, or keep a big colourful bowl of fruit on the table.
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I recently went shopping for two things. Real shopping, in a real store, not online. A store with clerks, and people and what I had hoped was enough selection to accomplish my shopping goals. Those of you that have read my articles know how enjoyable I find shopping. It’s right up there with getting a root canal without freezing or spending seven hours on the team bus filled with teenage boys. The first goal on my shopping list was a baby gift for a baby shower that is coming up, and the second, winter boots for my fourteen-year-old. The first was super fun to shop for and so many wonderful things to choose from. From pampers to prams, sleepers to swinging share to snot sucking bulbs to peepee-teepees. Everything a new parent could need, along with lots of expensive useless, but really cool stuff too. Not so much fun was found winter boot shopping. Somewhere between the Sorels and Columbias in store number nine or ten I had an epiphany. Well, two, actually. The first epiphany was that my kid has insanely huge feet. The second, teenage showers need to become a thing. (I don’t mean the bathtub kind – although those need to be mandatory). As joy-filled and exciting as baby showers are, I would gladly give back every single baby sleeper, plush toy, and diaper tower that I received if only someone would through me a teenage shower. See, here is what I’m thinking. Babies are expensive but they have nothing, and I do mean nothing, on teenagers. Maybe we need to celebrate both the birth of our children and their arrival (survival) at the teenage years. Wouldn’t it be fantastic if one day you came home from work and all your family and friends had gathered? Balloons
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Words of advice would be shared. “You thought you didn’t sleep when he was a baby – just wait until he starts dating.” “Don’t worry about the little pimples on her face, that will clear up in no time.” “If your teen doesn’t come out of their room – turn off the WIFI, works like a charm.” “Crying is normal at this stage – enjoy it, it will go too fast.”- I’m a bit ambivalent as to if the crying at this stage is done by the teenager or parents or both. Shower games could still be played but instead of guessing the baby food by the smell you can play guess the cause of the smell. Instead of pinning the diaper on the baby you can pin the smartphone on the teen. Instead of having a baby-themed buffet with baby carrots and rattle shaped cookies, you can enjoy Red Bull and Twizzlers. But the absolute best part – gifts! Nothing outgrows clothes faster than a baby than a teenager. Give clothes – and sports supplies and art supplies, and groceries and dance shoes – oh hell ya. Shoes. Please, someone – anyone please host a teenage shower for me and brings shoes. Specifically, winter boots in a size 14w, which, by the way, don’t exist in any of the stores in Strathmore, Camrose, and Calgary I went to.
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If you want to meditate, start with two minutes of drawing light into your body and focusing on your breath before you get out of bed in the morning. If you want to write a book, try to get down 50 to 100 words a day, or do a one-hour weekly stint like my friend did. If you want to learn a new skill, give it five to ten minutes of your time on it each day, and practice one little thing until you get it right. If you want to improve your relationship, spend five minutes a day being really present, without distractions, and truly listening to your partner with a view to understanding and supporting them.
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Back to the Cabbage Soup diet. To quote “Monique” from divascancook.com “It works!! It’s not science. Cut your calories, unhealthy sugar, starches, for a period of time while drinking lots of water and you’ll lose weight quickly”. AND, eat as much of this soup as you like for seven days. It seems like a conundrum that first I tell you to try little steps for change and then I give you a “Seven Day” soup diet!
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CABBAGE SOUP AND LITTLE STEPS
I tried this cabbage soup diet a few years back and thought I would give it another shot. I am not very good at sticking to change in my life but I have learned just to keep on trying. If you don’t succeed the 1st time, maybe the 2nd or 3rd time will work. I will do my Yoga faithfully every single day for a week and then the next week I will find all sorts of excuses why I don’t have time to do it. This is how we are. I read an article not too long ago about why change is so hard in our lives and the bottom line is we expect instant gratification and when that does not happen, we give up or move on to something else. Before I move on with this “Wonder Soup” to lose weight recipe, I am going to give you some great tips I found to help keep you on course.
Little Steps You Can Try If you want to lose weight, try replacing one meal a day with a salad or cut down the sugar in your coffee, or have one less can of energy drink or soda.
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Let me explain. You do not have to live on the diet and you can eat other things. This is not punishment! Take it slow and just consume as much of the soup that you feel like that day. I like it in the morning for sipping and drink it out of a mug. For lunch have the soup with a piece of toast for dipping. And if you do not feel like soup again for dinner that’s O.K. Just do the best that you can do and drink your water. Trust me you will see a difference after a week of this. I did and if I can stick to it anyone can.
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trilogyhomes.ca 4 cups chicken broth 14 oz can basil, oregano, garlic diced tomatoes 1 teaspoon oregano 1 teaspoon basil 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes few shakes of black pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt optional Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add celery, onions, bell peppers, and carrots. Sauté until slightly tender. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth. Stir in tomatoes and cabbage. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to a simmer. Cook until cabbage is tender. Stir in oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, black pepper and salt (if using) Taste broth and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve and enjoy!
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Adult Colouring
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LUCKY KOI
Many of the attributes of the koi symbolize several lessons and even trials individuals often encounter in life. The koi fish has a powerful and energetic life force, demon-
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characteristics associated with the koi include: Good fortune, Success, Prosperity, Longevity, Courage, Ambition, Perseverance.
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Thursday November 14th 6-7pm Social 7-9:30 TALKs Langdon Firehouse 716 Centre Street Langdon, AB TICKETS $20 online $25 at the door womentalk.ca Sheree is a recovering self-saboteur who is now addicted to creating a good life! She is very passionate about personal growth and inspiring others to move from self-sabotage to radical self-acceptance and selflove. She is a long-time resident and entrepreneur in Strathmore and can’t imagine living anywhere else…. from April to October at least! She wants to hear from you because #YourStoryMatters, she can be reached at strathmore@womentalk.ca.
It was another powerful evening at Women Talk Strathmore on October 17th!
As the motivational talker of the evening, I shared how my own life has changed since I became involved with Women Talk four years ago. Finding this tribe of extraordinary supportive women that have encouraged me to step into my power, I no longer feel ‘less than’ when I am in a room filled with others. Our first talker Kathleen found a power within herself on several occasions when she had to walk away from everything she knew to reinvent herself four different times over her adult life. Stepping outside of her comfort zone was always scary but necessary. Even though she didn’t know how or what she needed to do next, she found a strength she didn’t know she had that carried her through. Leslie shared her short journey of meeting the love of her life when he was in remission only to lose him to cancer shortly after they were married. A heartwarming love story, she embraced the journey, without attachment and learned to love the “whole person”. She asked, “What do you want to do with the lessons of life”? JoAnn spoke of the profound grief of losing her mom that took her to her ‘dark night of the soul’. She talked of the importance of traveling through it, finding and stepping into her purpose and how a dream she had showed her how to see the joy and not the loss.
October 10th was another fabulous evening at Women Talk Langdon.
So much inspiration from this amazing woman! Growing up in extreme poverty in the Philippines, Angie overcame the adversity and limiting beliefs with gratitude. She has gone on to create an amazing abundant life here in Canada and gives back to help the impoverished in her home country.
Director of Women Talk Calgary South, Michelle told us of how she went from severe depression to her life expression. Michelle is the most vibrant and fun, high energy person I have ever met. She used nutrition to turn her mental health around. And we heard from Darlis, as she shared her biggest takeaways of the last few years after losing her home in a fire. Listening to her, it became very apparent that she has learned and gained far more from that experience than she lost. WOMEN TALK events are evening gatherings where women present and share their inspiring stories, thoughts, ideas and experiences. You’ll laugh, you’ll learn and you’ll be entertained by amazing WOMEN TALKers! The evenings are fast-paced with each presenter speaking for 20 minutes, TED TALK style. We are ordinary women, sharing extraordinary stories! Everyone's uniqueness is celebrated. It is a beautiful harmonious place where you can feel the unconditional love of the Divine Feminine.
Join us at Women Talk and discover how the daring stories of other women can spark your courage and make you fearless. Tickets available online at www. womentalk.ca/events. Women Talk Strathmore is the third Thursday of every month at the Station and Women Talk Langdon is the second Thursday at the Firehouse.
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HEALING THE BODY
Turmeric
Turmeric has incredible healing properties. It’s one of nature’s strongest healing spices used commonly in many cultures around the world for its array of benefits, especially in Ayurvedic medicine. Let’s take a look at the healing properties of turmeric:
1. It’s an antioxidant 2. Anti-inflammatory properties 3. Helps aid in digestive processes 4. Anti-parasitic properties 5. Anti-bacterial properties 6. Cancer prevention properties 7. Blood purifying properties 8. Helps heal and clear the skin 9. Aids Memory and brain function 10. Helps Treat Diabetes 11. Helps Improve Positive Mood
you also get the effects of turmeric longer because the fats in coconut oil slow absorption of it into your body. You basically get turmeric 2.0 with this paste. It can be used internally, topically and even with your pets as well. The recipe is simple, just follow the directions below: The instructions below are easy to follow, and the paste can be made in the next 30 minutes or less and you can always have it on hand for you or your pets, especially for dogs. This remedy is simple, quick and easy to use! The black pepper helps to increase the absorption of turmeric so that your body fully absorbs the nutritional compounds such as curcumin in turmeric and benefits from them. The coconut oil contains an array of healthy fats that delays the absorption (as well as increases it) so that you get the effects longer than you normally would by just ingesting turmeric by itself. You can take 1 tsp of this turmeric paste per day and see how it helps you with any of the listed conditions. DEREK HENRY via HEALTHY WILD AND FREE http://healingthebody.ca/author/derek/
As you can see, there is quite a range of health benefits and value of turmeric. It can help and support anything from joint pain, to blood sugar levels, cancer, memory and brain function, infections, digestion and more. It’s an incredible spice with so many medicinal values and it makes sense that it’s used in many forms of medicine. Turmeric paste is a form of turmeric (paired with other plants) that creates a bio-available paste that will be better absorbed into your body. This paste does a few things. Beyond making the paste easier for your body to assimilate by enhancing the absorption,
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Let's go Nuts for Brain Health!! The walnut is the best nut for improved brain health due to its high levels of DHA Omega 3 Fatty Acid. It's no coincidence they look like little brains. Many recent medical studies have shown a direct link between eating nuts and improved cognitive ability. There is plenty of research documenting the very phenomenon – eating two teaspoons of nuts a day really can boost your brain function by 60%!
Can a high fat low carb diet be beneficial for seniors?
The Keto Diet is coming to the forefront of Alzheimer's and Dementia treatment discussions. In a recent Diet Doctor article by Anne Mullins and medical review by Dr Georgia Ede, MD. Updated June 13th 2019, they discuss the Keto diet and how it can be used to improve brain health for seniors.
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Do you crave sweets? I find the only time I crave something sweet is after I have eaten a savory meal and normally in the evening, of course the very worst time you should be eating something sweet. I’m not a chocolate person more of a Jube-Jube, licorice or mint kind of person. They say black licorice is good for you, but it tastes awful. So, I made a mission to find healthy alternatives which are low calorie and I can make at home so I know there are no preservatives or other bad stuff. These recipes sound delicious to me and are very easy to make. These sound delicious although I am allergic to cinnamon so I will just leave that ingredient out.
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Well, it happened again. I had an “episode”. That is what my family calls my little moments where I don’t know where I am or what’s going on. I kind of forget how to walk, how to go to the bathroom, and forget how not to poop on myself. Personally, I like to think it makes me unique, but they get all worried and take me to the vet. Mom even made the monster children say goodbye to me. HA!!! I sure fooled them. I am back with a vengeance and healthier than ever. I even got a fancy new haircut, so there! I like to keep them on their toes, thinking that I’m going to die then BAM – I don’t. I stay alive, eating all the food and all of Stella’s food and all the crumbs all over the floor. I stick around, making them take me for multiple walks a day. Last night, just to keep everyone on their toes, I started barking in the middle of the night for no reason. There were no sounds, no one at the front door, nothing at all – I just decided to bark. Mom was pretty mad, so I rolled onto Call: 403-608-0686 my back for tummy scratches. I figured she needed that. Stella got some rubs too, but she didn’t deserve any. Email: denise@thenewsyneighbour.com I hope to write again next month! Have a great November! Bauer
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1 cup (164 grams) of cooked chickpeas 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of olive oil 2 tablespoons (30 grams) of brown sugar 1 tablespoon (8 grams) of ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon (5 grams) of salt Preheat your oven to 400°F and bake the chickpeas for 15 minutes. In a bowl, mix the sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Remove chickpeas from the oven, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with the cinnamon topping. Stir until fully coated and bake for another 15 minutes. It can be hard to get your hands-on fresh dates but if you can these sound amazing!
ALMOND-DATE TRUFFLES
20 Medjool dates, seeded and halved 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 1/3 cup creamy almond butter 1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut 1/3 cup plus 1 Tbsp. Natural Cocoa Powder 1/2 tsp. sea salt 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/3 cup toasted almonds, well chopped Put the dates and vanilla in a food processor and run until a chunky paste forms. Add the almond butter and pulse a few more times. Add the coconut, cocoa powder, salt and cinnamon and pulse a few more times. The mixture should be a tad crumbly, but press between your fingers and stick together. If it seems too wet to hold in a ball, add more coconut, if too dry, add a touch more almond butter or a splash of water. Roll a heaping Tbsp. of the mixture between your palms to form a ball. Repeat with remaining mixture. Put your chopped almonds on a plate and roll each truffle in the almonds (apply a bit of pressure to get them to adhere). Place the plate in the fridge to chill for at least an hour. Truffles will keep covered in the fridge for a couple weeks. The Newsy Neighbour Magazine
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These cookies are vegan and the almonds and hazelnuts offer protein and healthy fats.
RAW HAZELNUT SANDWICH COOKIES
Makes about 12 cookies INGREDIENTS: For the cookies: 1 ½ cups raw almonds or toasted, skinned hazelnuts 1 ½ cups pitted dates ¼ cup raw cacao powder ½ tsp pure vanilla extract ¼ tsp sea salt For the frosting: 8 oz almond milk cream cheese (such as Kite Hill) or regular cream cheese 5 Tbsp pure grade A maple syrup ½ tsp pure vanilla extract DIRECTIONS: To make the cookies, place all ingredients into a food processor and process until the mixture comes together. To make the frosting, add all ingredients to a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and whip until smooth, about 4-5 minutes. To assemble, roll the cookies between two pieces of parchment paper to ¼-inch thickness or until desired thickness is reached. Using a round cookie cutter (I used a 1 ¾-inch round), cut rounds and place on a cookie sheet or platter and place in the refrigerator to chill for 20-30 minutes. You can repeat with any remaining scraps, continuing to roll and cut rounds until all of the dough is used up. Once the cookies have chilled, remove from the fridge and place a dollop of frosting in the center of one cookie round (about ½ tablespoon) and place the other cookie on top, pushing down evenly until the frosting begins to seep out all sides. Using a clean finger, wipe off the excess frosting around the perimeter and place the finished cookie back in the fridge while you make the others. Keep cookies in the refrigerator in an airtight container where they will last for up to one week.
3 INGREDIENT MAPLE ALMOND FUDGE
I am making these today, talk about easy! Melt in your mouth fudge which uses just three healthy ingredients- None of which are butter, oil, flour or sugar! This recipe uses one bowl, takes less than ten minutes and requires no baking or cooking! It’s also naturally gluten free, vegan, paleo and refined sugar free! YES!! 2 cups smooth/drippy almond butter 1/2 cup coconut oil 1/4 cup pure maple syrup Instructions Line a 12-count muffin tin with muffin liners and set aside. In a microwave safe bowl or stovetop, melt your almond butter with coconut oil. Stir through your pure maple syrup and mix until fully incorporated. Divide mixture evenly amongst the lined muffin cups and place in the fridge or freezer to firm up. I make mousse at Christmas but mine is much different from this one. Mine has Peppermint Schnapps and Chocolate liqueur and it is sooo good. My daughter says it tastes like Christmas! Not quite as healthy as this one, but we only have it once a year. You have to be bad sometimes!
CHOCOLATE AVOCADO MOUSSE
4 servings 2 ripe avocados 2 tbsps. unsweetened cacao powder 2 tbsps. cold coffee 2 tbsps. pure maple syrup ½ tsp vanilla extract Combine all ingredients in a food processor until well blended. Transfer to a bowl, cover, and chill for at least two hours. So, there you have it 5 yummy healthy recipes for a guilt free snack. O.K. I am heading for the kitchen to decide which one I am going to make first. Kathryn Hartwell
References: crunchyradish.com, thebigmansworld.com, thechalkboardmag.com and sproutedkitchen.com
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Bullying Awareness Week Get involved in activities across the province to learn how to stand up to bullying wherever it happens. Call 911 if you or someone you know is in immediate danger. Bullying Helpline: 1-888-456-2323 to get help anonymously in more than 170 languages Bullying is repeated mean, cruel, hurtful behaviours done on purpose by someone with more power. It can be verbal, physical, social and online. Recognize the warning signs. Bullying Awareness Week (November 18 to 22, 2019) is the third week in November. It is a time to promote awareness and understanding of bullying and its impacts. Get involved!! Bullying is a relationship problem that involves a power imbalance, which is why it can be so challenging to overcome it by ourselves. Regardless of where bullying happens – in school, the office, at home or in the community – there are people and resources that can help. This year’s theme, #WhereToTurn, encourages everyone to learn where to turn when dealing with bullying. One way we can prevent bullying, family violence, sexual exploitation, child or elder abuse is to increase awareness and educate each other on the supports available.
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Family Violence Prevention Month November is Family Violence Prevention Month in Alberta. It is time to increase awareness to create change in our communities. We all have the right to feel safe. It takes all of us working together to support healthy relationships, safer homes and communities. Call 911 if you or someone you know is in immediate danger. Family violence is a crime. Family Violence Information Line: 310-1818 to get help anonymously in more than 170 languages
GO PURPLE All Albertans can show their support by hosting events during November and using the hashtag #GoPurpleAB. Here are a few ideas: • Share Family Violence Prevention Month awareness resources on social media • Put up Family Violence Prevention Month posters in your community • Ask the leaders in your community to proclaim November as Family Violence Prevention Month
Family violence includes physical, verbal, emotional, financial and sexual abuse, neglect, stalking or being kept from seeing other people or forced to stay in one place. Alberta has the third highest rate of self-reported spousal violence among Canadian provinces, yet family violence is preventable. November is Family Violence Prevention Month in Alberta. It’s a time to increase awareness of the resources and supports available so we can work together to end family violence and build healthier relationships in our communities.
Get involved! Learn where to turn! This year’s theme, #WhereToTurn, encourages you to learn what resources are available in your community to support those affected by family violence. Here are a few examples: • The Family Violence Info Line (310-1818) is available toll-free to all Albertans 24/7 in over 170 languages • Emergency shelters throughout the province provide safe locations to stay for people fleeing violent or abusive situations. facebook.com/TheNewsyNeighbour
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We will still be paying for the 10.4 per year billion overspend of previous governments through the 5 million dollars a day we pay in debt servicing. This is the interest on the debt. We are not even paying the debt down yet. That is a school a week! That is 30,000 teachers! We will still have a debt of close to 90 billion even with our budget projections due to that debt servicing, the 3-billion-dollar electricity capacity market boondoggle, and the ridiculously expensive multi-billion dollar rail by crude scheme. These are the consequences of the poor management of our finances over the past years and we are now paying the price for that. It has been an eye-opening experience seeing the wasteful mismanagement of our precious tax dollars. The rate payer now has to pay off the mismanagement of the electricity file. This is a line on your electricity bill that says balancing pool. I know this is overwhelming, but we can do this together. We have been through so much together and we will come to balance together and united to take care of our future generations and not saddle them with our debt and our mess. We have implemented the job creation tax cut, and removed the carbon tax, to help stimulate the economy, put more dollars in your pocket We are responsible to you! We work for you! As always, we love the I hear from you. Have a wonderful day!
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Hello Newsy Neighbour Readers! Well, it has been a very busy week with the release of our provincial budget. It has been an honour working thoughtfully with my caucus and cabinet colleagues on building a budget that understands our fiscal situation while still maintaining funding to education and health. There were additional dollars put into mental health beds, the opioid crisis, seniors and housing and into community and social services. All of the ministries looked within to find savings and to work together to make sure that we take care of vulnerable Albertans. There were many difficult decisions to make in order maintain fantastic public services especially for those most in need. We’ve managed to find 15% overall savings in the ministry of Culture, Multiculturalism and the Status of Women while at the same time we are continuing to invest in our wonderful communities. We have increased investments to support inclusion and diversity through multiculturalism and status of women. Albertans mandated us, in the last election, to get our finances in order and we
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Keeping the Memory Alive – Strathmore #10 Royal Canadian Legion
With over 340,000 members, the Legion is one of Canada’s largest community-based service organizations, contributing millions of dollars and volunteer hours. They are responsible for the perpetuation of “REMEMBRANCE” in Canada through the Annual Poppy Campaign - reminding Canadians of the 117,000 men and women who gave their lives in the wars and military missions around the world. Poppy funds collected are used for assistance to veterans, ex-service members and their families who are in need. The Strathmore #10 Royal Canadian Legion is the second oldest branch in Alberta and celebrated 85 years since receiving their charter on Oct. 8, 1926. Previous to 1926, the Legion was known as the Great War Veterans’ Association. On Remembrance Day, November 11, the Legion holds a memorial service to remember the nation’s losses. The ceremony starts at 10:30 A.M. at the Civic Centre and lasts until 12:30. There are guest speakers and the cadets and R.C.M.P. donate their time to the ceremony, placing the wreaths. What a sight to behold as all the veterans will be in uniform – my chest wells with pride just thinking of it. The moment of remembrance begins with the bugling of “Last Post” immediately before 11:00 a.m. with two minutes of silence and ending with the playing of a lament, the bugling of “The Rouse” and the reading of the Act of Remembrance. They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them. RESPONSE: We will remember them Following the ceremony at the Civic Centre, all are welcome to attend the Field of Honour ceremony at the Strathmore Cemetery and finishing at the Legion with chili and buns. All are compliments of the Strathmore Legion. The afternoon will be spent sharing stories and comradeship with all the veterans and friends. There will be music playing wonderful old tunes and a truly fulfilling day will be had by all in attendance.
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Letter from an airline pilot: He writes: My lead flight attendant came to me and said, "We have an H.R. On this flight." (H.R. Stands for human remains.) "Are they military?" I asked. “Yes,” she answered. “Is there an escort?” I asked. “Yes, I've already assigned him a seat.” “Would you please tell him to come to the flight deck? You can board him early," I said. A short while later, a young army sergeant entered the flight deck. He was the image of the perfectly dressed soldier. He introduced himself and I asked him about his soldier. The escorts of these fallen soldiers talk about them as if they are still alive and still with us. “My soldier is on his way back to Virginia,” he said. He proceeded to answer my questions, but offered no words. I asked him if there was anything I could do for him, and he said no. I told him that he had the toughest job in the military and that I appreciated the work that he does for the families of our fallen soldiers. The first officer and I got up out of our seats to shake his hand. He left the flight deck to find his seat. We completed our pre-flight checks, pushed back and performed an uneventful departure. About 30 minutes into our flight I received a call from the lead flight attendant in the cabin. “I just found out the family of the soldier we are carrying, is on board,” she said. She then proceeded to tell me that the father, mother, wife and 2-year old daughter were escorting their son, husband, and father home. The family was upset because they were unable to see the container that the soldier was in before we left. We were on our way to a major hub at which the family was going to wait four hours for the connecting flight home to Virginia. The father of the soldier told the flight attendant that knowing his son was below him in the cargo compartment and being unable to see him was too much for him and the family to bear. He had asked the flight attendant if there was anything that could be done to allow them to see him upon arrival. The family wanted to be outside by the cargo door to watch the soldier being taken off the airplane. I could hear the desperation in the flight attendants voice when she asked me if there was anything I could do. “I'm on it,” I said. I told her that I would get back to her. Airborne communication with my company normally occurs in the form of e-mail like messages. I decided to bypass this system and contact my flight dispatcher directly on a Secondary radio. There is a radio operator in the operations control center who connects you to the telephone of the dispatcher. I was in direct contact with the dispatcher. I explained the situation I had on board with the family and what it was the family wanted. He said he understood and that he would get back to me. Two hours went by and I had not heard from the dispatcher. We were going to get busy soon and I needed to know what to tell the family. I sent a text message asking for an update. I saved the return message from the dispatcher and the following is the text: “Captain, sorry it has taken so long to get back to you. There is policy on this now and I had to check on a few things. Upon your arrival a dedicated escort team will meet the aircraft. The team will escort the family to the ramp and plane side. A van will be used to load the remains with a secondary van for the family. The family will be taken to their departure area and esThe Newsy Neighbour Magazine
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corted into the terminal where the remains can be seen on the ramp. It is a private area for the family only. When the connecting aircraft arrives, the family will be escorted onto the ramp and plane side to watch the remains being loaded for the final leg home. Captain, most of us here in-flight control are veterans. Please pass our condolences on to the family. Thanks.” I sent a message back telling flight control, thanks for a good job. I printed out the message and gave it to the lead flight attendant to pass on to the father. The lead flight attendant was very thankful and told me, “You have no idea how much this will mean to them.” Things started getting busy for the descent, approach and landing. After landing, we cleared the runway and taxied to the ramp area. The ramp is huge with 15 gates on either side of the alleyway. It is always a busy area with aircraft manoeuvring every which way to enter and exit. When we entered the ramp and checked in with the ramp controller, we were told that all traffic was being held for us. “There is a team in place to meet the aircraft,” we were told. It looked like it was all coming together, then I realized that once we turned the seat belt sign off, everyone would stand up at once and delay the family from getting off the airplane. As we approached our gate, I asked the co-pilot to tell the ramp controller we were going to stop short of the gate to make an announcement to the passengers. He did that and the ramp controller said, “Take your time.” I stopped the aircraft and set the parking brake. I pushed the public address button and said, “Ladies and gentleman, this is your Captain speaking. I have stopped short of our gate to make a special announcement. We have a passenger on board who deserves our honour and respect. His Name is Private Godfrey, a soldier who recently lost his life. Private Godfrey is under your feet in the cargo hold. Escorting him today is Army Sergeant Doan. Also, on board are his father, mother, wife, and daughter. Your entire flight crew is asking for all passengers to remain in their seats to allow the family to exit the aircraft first. Thank you.” We continued the turn to the gate, came to a stop and started our shutdown procedures. A couple of minutes later I opened the cockpit door. I found the two forward flight attendants crying, something you just do not see. I was told that after we came to a stop, every passenger on the aircraft stayed in their seats, waiting for the family to exit the aircraft. When the family got up and gathered their things, a passenger slowly started to clap his hands. Moments later more passengers joined in and soon the entire aircraft was clapping. Words of God Bless You, I'm sorry, thank you, be proud, and other kind words were uttered to the family as they made their way down the aisle and out of the airplane. They were escorted down to the ramp to finally be with their loved one. Many of the passengers disembarking thanked me for the announcement I had made. They were just words, I told them, I could say them over and over again, but nothing I say will bring back that brave soldier. I respectfully ask that all of you reflect on this event and the sacrifices that millions of our men and women have made to ensure our freedom and safety in these USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, England. ~ Author Unknown
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM While we go to services around the country to remember all our valiant men and women Veterans, this year we are also recognizing those who fought in what has been termed “The Forgotten War”, the Korean War, which was fought from 1950 to 1953. It was a conflict that occurred way too soon after the Second World War. In 1950 North Korea poured all it had on South Korea. The newly formed United Nations protested, but to no avail. Eventually, this became a full-blown war with the members of the United Nations and South Korea on one side, and the Chinese and North Korea on the other, and our men were once again called upon. Canada made a larger contribution in proportion to her population than most of the nations which provided troops for the international force. It also marked a new stage in Canada’s development as a nation. Canadian action in Korea was followed by other peacekeeping operations which have seen Canadian troops deployed around the world in new efforts to promote international freedom and maintain world peace. There are 2,267 servicemen buried in the United Nations Memorial Cemetery, Pusan, Korea. Of these 1,588 were Commonwealth soldiers, including 378 Canadians. A total of 516 Canadians lost their lives.
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM As we are remembering our Veterans, another faction of the forces must also be commemorated: The Native Soldiers. The First Nations People had people in the first and second World Wars and the Korean War. Yet, they were also forgotten. They have much to be proud of. More than 7,000 Natives served in the First and Second World Wars and the Korean War, and an unknown number of Inuit, Metis and other Natives also participated. One Native veterans group estimates that 12,000 Natives served in the three wars. Each time, Canada’s Native soldiers overcame cultural challenges and made impressive sacrifices and contributions to help Canada in its efforts to restore world peace. It was an incredible response consistent with a remarkable tradition. War should never be glorified. And, the sacrifices and achievements of those who participated must never be forgotten. We owe it to our veterans to keep the memory of their service alive. THEY SHALL GROW NOT OLD, AS WE THAT ARE LEFT GROW OLD. AGE SHALL NOT WEARY THEM, NOR THE YEARS CONDEMN. AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN, AND IN THE MORNING,
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The Sustainable Business There has been a perceptible shift in Alberta from oil & gas to agriculture to entrepreneurs who are rewording their branding and marketing. The message is evolving into one of healthy work conditions, sustainability and environmental awareness and how they are incorporating this into business practices. Today’s consumer is very savvy. This is especially true of millennials who actively research for a business that is environmentally focused and concerned about the end product. The same is true of the service industries as in how transparent are the company’s underlying values? A few ideas on how to achieve a more forward-thinking & healthy image: Ensure your company is in touch with what's going on in the community. Promote local eco-friendly vendors and partners, such as farmers markets and community-focused companies, and partner locally whenever possible. Promote and share their posts and events on your social media. Create marketing campaigns around national holidays and special months dedicated to preservation and conservation, such as Earth Day, World Environment Day, Clean Water Day, Sustainability Day or Energy Awareness Month. Are you correctly recycling unwanted electronics? Search online for e-waste recycling locations. Your business could also get involved with donating devices to a charity Having plants in your office will help purify the air you breathe and detoxify any airborne toxins, dust and germs. Some of the best purifying house plants are the spider plant, aloe vera, English ivy and Boston fern. Having healthy and attractive plants around boosts your decor and mood.
Wyatt 403-324-3055 Wayde: 403-333-8155 Don’t use toxic cleaning products. Our grocery and health food store sell safe eco-friendly alternatives or make your own, there are countless recipes online for window, floor cleaners, etc., using vinegar, citric acid and bicarbonate soda. By switching the light bulbs to the energy efficient options, you will use less electricity and have to replace the bulbs less frequently which ultimately means you will also be saving money in the long run. Make it easy for employees to recycle. Good communication between your business and your customer base also show you to be progressive company. Gone are the days of a business hiding behind closed doors; openness is key. Maintain positive, two-way communication highlighting your goals and vision. Finally implement an easy-to-access customer service network via phone, email or instant messaging to answer your customers’ questions or concerns. Handling complaints or queries with silence or -- worse – a defensive posture, is old school and leads to anger and misunderstandings from the public. Last month, I quietly put a concern into a private Facebook message to a local restaurant. I never heard back from them. This means I have gone from a bit annoyed to a more vocal anger no longer over the food but about the establishment itself. This was avoidable; all it needed was a sincerely worded reply on their part. Being open minded to small changes can lead to better work environment as well as improved mental and physical health for both employees and customers alike. Do you have employees
who would prefer to work from home at least a few days a week? For entrepreneurs, is a walking meeting with a client feasible? Don’t be afraid to ask the tough question of staff, customers, clients even suppliers – “How can we do better?” because there is always room for improvem e n t within a business.
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information you either still use or you learned it from a teacher who actively engaged you in the learning by making class a fun experience. What we learn and apply, and what we learn as an active participant, is most likely to be stored in our long-term memory. But be careful, what we don’t use regularly, can begin to slip away.
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On the other hand, our short-term memory holds information temporarily. It also only has enough storage capacity for 5-9 pieces of data at a time (no wonder I forget where I put my keys!). Yet, it is estimated that people are exposed to as many as 10,000 pieces of information every day between conversations, texts, email, social media, advertising, television, radio, driving, and so on. Our brains cannot take in all that data so it applies selective filtering (similar to selective hearing??) and only retains information that it determines has value or is relevant. The rest? Well, most of it we do not even remember experiencing.
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This is why we can drive by a new business (several times) and not even notice it; our brain does not recognize it as a piece of ‘need to know’ information. It is also why it often takes multiple ‘touchpoints’ (points when people interact with a brand) before potential clients or customers are consciously aware of your message. Awareness happens when their brain says, “Hey! We keep seeing this message so maybe it’s important and we need to pay attention.” Or they become consciously aware because they are interested in your product or service whereas before, it was not something they needed or wanted. You are already part of their long-term memory if they know you but remember, it doesn’t take long for people to forget so it’s important to continually engage them. Wondering how you can get past the brain’s gate-keeper so it lets your message into people’s conscious awareness and longterm memory? There are several ways to do this with one being getting your message in front of your ideal peeps more often and in different ways. This is often referred to as multi- or omni-channel marketing (check out the Newsy Neighbour’s offer to help you do this). Another option is to hire an experienced marketer to develop a marketing plan with the right mix of online and offline strategies (there is one who is a contributing writer in this magazine). In addition, you can actively involve and engage people by sharing your knowledge or expertise so they get to know, like and trust you. This could be delivering workshops, posting instructional videos, building relationships and networking. Regardless of the method you choose, the first step is to clearly understand what you truly offer (it’s rarely your product or service), knowing what people are really buying (you may be surprised at what it is) and determining the best way to deliver your product, service and expertise so you have more repeat and referral business (this is the super creative fun part that can position you as the go-to in your industry!). These will be covered in a future article. So, let’s do this and get you where you want to go. What? You’re not sure exactly where that is or you need a plan to get there? Bow Valley Entrepreneur Centre in Strathmore has an Entrepreneurial Roadmap Bootcamp program that can help (https:// cvent.me/R9Q1R). In the meantime, let me know what YOUR area of expertise is by posting in the ‘Business Growth by Sharing Expertise’ Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/ShareExpertise/) or email me directly at Darlis@True-TurningPoint.com so I can support you better. Have a fantabulous month! The Newsy Neighbour Magazine
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