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SchoolsElizabeth Barrett Elementary (FR) K-4 403.932.3151Elbow Valley Elementary (FR) K-4 403.242.1117Banded Peak School (K-8) 403.949.2292Holy Spirit Catholic School (S) K-9 403.500.2065École la Source (FR) K-9 403.255.6724Ste-Marguerite-Bourgeoys (S) (FR) K-12 403.240.2007Springbank Middle School (FR) 5-8 403.242.4456Manachaban Middle School (FR) 5-8 403.932.2215Bow Valley High School 9-12 403.932.9005Cochrane High School 9-12 403.932.2542Springbank Community High (FR) 9-12 403.246.4771École de la Rose Sauvage (FR) 10-12 403.230.3112

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A change to a vegetarian diet has brought some happy discoveries for my friend, Cindy. After some research, she’s found it relatively easy to incorporate protein and calcium alternatives from other plant sources into her diet, and the big bonus is that she’s feeling better about her overall health!

Here’s one of her favourite vegetarian recipes that I’m sure you’ll enjoy.

Jamaican Burgers(Vegetarian Burgers)serves 6

2 tbsp coconut oil

2 ¼ cups chopped onion

3 cloves garlic

1 habanero pepper, chopped, or substitute with green bell pepper

1 ½ tbsp grated ginger

1 tsp salt

¾ tsp ground allspice

Pinch of nutmeg

1 ¼ cups cooked black beans, rinsed and drained (canned is fine)

1 cup baked beans in tomato sauce - drained

2 ¼ cups cooked long grain white rice

2 ½ cups dry bread crumbs

6 hamburger buns

Directions:Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and stir for a few minutes. Mix in the pepper and con-tinue cooking until tender.

Remove from heat and transfer to a large bowl. Add the beans, rice, bread crumbs. Season with ginger, salt, allspice, and nutmeg. Mix together thoroughly. Form the patties in your hands; this makes the patties more firm and they will be less likely to crumble.

Heat the skillet and add some coconut oil. You are going to fry the patties until they are golden on both sides – about 10 minutes.

Serve on buns with your favourite toppings.

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Garden Folkloreby Barbara Shorrock

Some people follow the Farmer’s Almanac; some re-member truths told by a grandmother. Many sayings have an origin in another country and time, or time unknown. It can be interesting to explore these max-ims and see how they work for us here in the Alberta Chinook belt.

“March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb.” This saying originated in England and involves more wishful thinking than actual prediction in our part of the world. A cold blustery March should end with nice spring weather. Maybe in England; rarely in Calgary. Some people think it is related to the Astrological cal-endar, but Leo (the lion) lives in summer, and Pisces (the fish) in February/March so it doesn’t work.

“April showers bring May flowers.” Of course they do. The gentle rains and snows of April are the best ones for soaking into the soil as the ground should now be thawed and receptive. All that drama in March just runs into the storm drains.

“A dry August and warm does the harvest no harm.” Makes sense to let the sun ripen the grain crops. Mother Nature is in charge of this.

“In October dung your fields and your land its wealth will yield.” We don’t say dung that often nowadays, but we do love our compost, don’t we? The best time to amend your soil is in the fall, giving the soil and compost time to marry over the winter. While on the topic of compost, it is only as good as the mate-rial put into it. If you make your own, you know that a whole buffet of kitchen scraps, lawn clippings, leaves, prunings, coffee grounds, tea leaves and eggshells will give a healthy mix. If you choose to buy it in bags, try to find compost that is made locally as it is most likely to complement our alkaline soil. Manure can be good too, but only if aged, no longer stinky and liable to burn. It is worth growing COMFREY just to add its powerful nutrients to your compost. Remember, you are feeding the soil, not the plants.

“On the 1st of November if the weather be clear, an end to the sowing you do for the year.” I suspect this little item also came from Britain, so we would be wise to adjust this to October for our climate. Spin-ach, lettuce, bulbs like tulips and garlic are all best planted in the fall. You can copy Mother Nature and just scatter the lettuce seed on the ground and let the snow sink it in.

“One for the rook, one for the crow, one to rot and one to grow.” I am not sure if we have rooks here, but we definitely have crows and lots of other critters who find our spring vegetable seeds tasty. Therefore, sow 4 seeds for every plant you need, particularly peas. If the critters and the rot don’t get them, you can always thin them out.

“The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago.” Yes, true enough, but the second best time to plant a tree is NOW. A few tips: Do not plant deep; plant at the same depth it was in the pot. Dig a nice big hole, but do not fill with potting soil; put back the soil you took out in the first place. The little tree has to learn to live where it is put, not in an artificial environment. Do not fertilize! You want roots, not leaves, so definitely no nitrogen. Top dress with compost, if you must. And water deep-ly, of course, and often, particularly if Mother Nature is busy elsewhere.

I must give credit to Janet Melrose for much of this information as she does a fine job of presentations here and there around town. Watch for her – she is full of wisdom and highly entertaining.

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The recipe for becoming healthier, younger, and smarter starts with healthy nutrition, brain and nervous system stimulation and short bursts of exercise three times a week.

A healthy diet should include a variety of foods rich in B-vitamins, DHA and omega 3 fatty acids, essential com-ponents for a healthy brain and nerve system. If you are unable to get adequate amounts of these nutrients in your meals (dark green leafy veggies, walnuts, fish, etc.), consider a customized vitamin regimen that may help supplement what your family may be lacking. Back to school means back to school bugs! Protect your family by boosting your immune system naturally!

Greater focus and attention relies on a healthy posture, an essential ingredient for a strong immune system and abundant energy! The spine houses a bundle of nerves called the spinal cord, a communication high-way between the body and the brain. Back pain, neck pain and headaches may be symptoms of poor posture from overloaded backpacks, sitting all day, or even pre-existing underlying joint stress and inflammation such as from an old injury or a sedentary lifestyle.

Bad posture interferes with your brain’s ability to electri-cally signal your body. Did you know the joints in your upper back house nerves that control your heart, lungs, stomach, and the glands responsible for fighting infec-tions and for producing energy, namely the thymus and thyroid glands? Is it a wonder that back to school is correlated with an increased incidence of childhood asthma, allergies, digestive complaints and low energy, symptoms of spinal stress from heavy backpacks and sitting all day? Hypersensitivities, digestion complaints,

tremors, and problems with reading, writing, focus, and attention may also be signs of deeper stress in your ner-vous system.

Make exercise a priority! In a review study of the ef-fects of exercise on improved cognition in the journal Psychonomic Bulletin and Review, research showed ex-ercise enhanced brain activities such as task switching, selective attention, inhibition of inappropriate respons-es, working memory capacity, and updating capability (i.e., the ability to learn new things). Sedentary people are prone to diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, osteoporosis and some cancers. Physical activity re-duces susceptibility to these diseases while improving memory. Don’t have time? A McMaster University study on high intensity, short burst exercise found that there were greater benefits to working out at 90% intensity for 5 minutes three times per week than exercising daily at lower intensities.

Follow this simple recipe and you too can look and feel years younger while increasing your IQ at the same time!

Dr. Alma Nenshi

You don’t stop laughing because you grow older. You grow older because you stop laughing.

- Maurice Chevalier


CLOSET COLLECTORSIn North America it is a little known fact that nearly 90% of the population has some type of money collection. This might be just a few pennies that are no longer being minted or a coin that looks different. It could be something you were given as a tip or it could be something over 100 years old. It may be something you picked out of change or a one or two-dollar bill that you have kept. Perhaps it was something inherited or leftover change from a vacation. Invariably these heirlooms or curiosities are in a box in the attic, stuffed into an old trunk or suitcase, stored in a jar or album or they may be rattling around the bottom of a sock drawer. Virtually all of us have this sort of money somewhere in our home.

The Calgary Numismatic Society (CNS) is one of Canada’s oldest and most active coin clubs. Founded in 1950, members of the CNS have been leaders in the study, preservation and informing others on the value of their coins, paper money, tokens, merchant script (e.g. Canadian Tire money), and medals, both military and civilian. Numismatics is the study of money in all its forms so the CNS is more than just a coin club. It may also be your introduction into the hobby of coin collecting or a way of having questions about money answered without the worry of having to sell your collection on the spot.

The CNS welcomes visitors and new members. We meet ten times a year on the fourth Tuesday of the month (except July and August) at the Woodcreek Community Centre1991 Woodcreek Dr. SW, Calgary. The meetings begin at 7:30 pm.

The CNS has an active youth program known as the Coinivores for those age 6-17. This group meets the second Saturday of each month in the Community Room of the Calgary Co-op at 8818 Macleod Tr. SE from 2-4 pm.

At a CNS meeting you can ask as many questions as you like, show a few examples of what you have been keeping and get direction on how to buy more, sell what you have or be directed on how to find out more about the money we all have somewhere in our home. The CNS website is as follows:

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alberta health services: eMsBack to school safEtyAlberta Health Services EMS would like to remind parents and students about some basic road safety tips, as streets become more congested, with the return of the school year. Pedestrians

Motorists•Avoid talking on cell phones, texting, or any other be-

havior that diverts your attention away from driving.•Give right of way to pedestrians who have activated over-

head crossing lights, or who are waiting to cross from a street corner.

•Remember, it is illegal to pass vehicles - other than those that are parked - in school zones or playground zones, during posted hours.

And motorists both have an important role to play – road safety is a shared responsibility.

around school buses•Flashing amber lights mean a bus is slowing down to

stop. Motorists should do likewise. •No matter which direction you are coming from, STOP,

when approaching a school bus with activated flashing red lights – unless the bus is on the opposite side of a divided highway from you.

•Driver courtesy goes a long way. By simply being alert and cautious when approaching a school bus, you are contributing to school bus safety.

Pedestrians•Cross only at marked crosswalks, or street corners that

have clear visibility from all directions. •Make eye contact with all drivers before crossing the

street.•When activating overhead crossing lights, pause before

stepping off the curb to ensure motorists in both direc-tions have come to a complete stop.

•Stay within the crosswalk lines until fully clear of the roadway.

•Obey pedestrian lights at intersections. Cross the street only when you see the ‘walk’ sign and only when all cars have come to a complete stop.

•If you are with young children or pets, hold your child’s hand firmly and keep a solid grip on leashes when crossing.

•Remember: children learn by observing. By demonstrat-ing safe crossing habits, you can reduce the chances of your child being involved in a preventable auto/pedes-trian collision.

community bicycle safetyNow that September has arrived and many cyclists will be transitioning from ‘recreation’ to ‘transportation’, a quick re-minder of the rules of the road surrounding bikes is always helpful. Shedding light on some of the basic traffic laws affect-ing cyclists so that everyone can be as safe as possible is im-portant for the safety of all residents in Calgary communities. See below for cyclist rules taken from Section 41 (Bicycles) of Calgary’s Traffic Bylaw 26M96:1. Young cyclists (14 years old and younger) are allowed to ride

bikes on the sidewalk2. Mature cyclists (15 years old and older) are NOT permitted to

ride on the sidewalk3. Cyclists of any age are NOT permitted to ride on crosswalks.

This includes intersections as well as pedestrian crossings. While many cyclists hit the button at crosswalks and ride across, this is not actually permitted.

4. Treat a cyclist on the road as you would any vehicle5. Cyclists are entitled to the entire width of the traffic lane,

though most ride to the side in order to let cars pass6. Helmets are required only for young cyclists (14 years old

and younger) riding on sidewalks7. Cyclists must follow all motor vehicle driving regulations

(this includes impaired and distracted driving legislation as well as signalling etc.)

8. Cyclists are required to have a bell. For night riding, a front headlight as well as a rear red tail is also required.

9. Using a motor vehicle to intimidate cyclists or pedestrians is a chargeable offence.

Etiquette, ambiguity and advice:1. Pedestrians have the right-of-way on MUPs (multi-user

pathway)2. A cyclist should ring their bell when approaching pedes-

trians from behind on MUPs and anticipate passing on the left while pedestrians move to the right. All bets are off with small children and animals

3. Cyclists and pedestrians should stay on the right-hand side of an MUP unless passing, as should their dogs, strollers etc.

4. Pedestrians/joggers should never use designated bike lanes5. Earbuds are not a good idea when cycling in traffic6. When a sidewalk doubles as an MUP (ie: it has a yellow line

painted down the centre), pedestrians have the right-of-way7. ‘Share the Road’ translates as: ‘Don’t Be a Jerk’ and applies to

both cyclists and motorists.

More Calgary Traffic Bylaws can be found at:https://www.calgary.ca/CA/city-clerks/Documents/Legislative-services/Bylaws/26m96-Traffic.pdf?noredirect=1

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take the leaky toilet test!When it comes to household leaks, toilet leaks are com-mon, and you might be surprised to know that one in four toilets, including new ones, silently leak- wasting up to 28 bathtubs of water each month and costing up to $100 per year per toilet.

Here are 4 simple steps to take the leaky toilet test:•Drop – Put several drops of food colouring into the toi-

let tank and wait 20 minutes. •Peek – Look in the bowl. If the water changes colour,

you’ve got a leak. •Repair –Visit Calgary.ca/leakytoilet for some simple re-

pair tips (or hire a plumber). •Save – Congratulations! By repairing just one toilet,

you could save $100!

Checking leaks every six months and fixing them as re-quired is a great way to conserve water and save money.

to find peace in the Material Worldby Elizabeth Fayt

No matter how hard you look for inner peace in this material world, you will never find it, because inner peace cannot be found, it must be practiced. Here are four ways to practice peace in your everyday life, starting today!

DRoP thE NEED to BE “lIkED”. Life is not a popular-ity contest. There is great peace in letting go of the attachment to adulation, acceptance and admiration. What others think of you is none of your business, so don’t make it your business.

PERfoRM oNE task at a tIME. To be in a state of “calmness” while you are actively carrying out your duties plays a key role in cultivating peace. When you try to do many things at once, you do none of them well. Much time, effort and money is wasted in put-ting out fires as a result.

PRactIcE sIlENcE. Let’s face it, this world is a noisy place. It is important to take a daily escape from it, even if just for five minutes a day. Try driving to work without the radio on for a change, or to eat one meal in silence, or even just take five minutes after you’ve parked your car to just be silent before starting your work day. Once you’ve mastered that, it will feel so good, you will want more!

MEDItatE! If you’ve never tried it, ask a friend, find a book or Google it and join a group. Meditation is con-necting yourself to the Source of all peace! Each one of us is connected to something. For some, it’s an iPad or cell phone, and they wonder why their lives are full of restlessness. If you want peace, try meditation, the world’s greatest wireless connection!

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Schools should be a safe haven for our children where they can learn, make friends and discover their own unique gifts. Unfortunately, some children are denied this positive experience because they’re involved in bullying.

Bullying is a serious problem in schools across our city and, recognizing the gravity of the situation, the Cal-gary Police Service supports the www.howwasyour day.ca website, designed to encourage parents to ask their children about their lives and not just settle for “fine” or “good” as answers.

Most anti-bullying campaigns tend to focus on social awareness, but the goal of howwasyourday.ca is to initiate more action against bullying. Being afraid and worried about going to school should not be a part of the lives of Calgary’s children.

The website provides tips for parents, teachers and children. Parents can find information on how to deal with their child being bullied, or what to do if their child is a bully, as well as information to tell children if they witness bullying. Teachers will find resources and tips for addressing bullying, and children can reference the site to gain a better understanding of bullying and how to stop it.

Children who are bullied may not talk about their expe-riences because they feel ashamed, or don’t think that an adult will believe them or help them. Howwasyour-day.ca suggests some of the following questions you

can ask your child to learn more about what is going on in their lives:

•What was the best thing/worst thing that happened today?

•Who do you spend time with at school? What are they like?

•Do you get along with people at school?•How do you treat other children?•What is it like on the bus/on the school yard/on the

walk to and from school?•How would you describe bullying? What is it like?•What happens in the school hallways or in the lunch-

room?•Does anyone you know get picked on at school?

What do you think about it?•Do any kids you know get mean emails or messages?

What would you do if you got one?

Bullying is violence and, if not stopped, can lead to more violent behavior as children grow up. Statis-tics show that as many as one out of four elementary school students who bully have a criminal record by the time they’re 30 years old.

As parents, teachers and children, we need to pull together to put a stop to bullying. Children should no longer fear going to school and other children shouldn’t think that they can bully their peers.

For more information on bullying and how to man-age it, please visit www.calgarypolice.ca and search “Bullying”.

cps: stopping the reign of bullies


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at a glance...•october 8 – calgary flames & Vancouver canucks face

off at 8:00 pm at the Saddledome. (SN, TVA SPORTS 2) www.calgaryflames.com

•october 14-19 – Wordfest takes place at various venues in Calgary and Banff. For details and information – 403.237.9068 / www.wordfest.com

•october 14 – November 9 – liberation Days is an inspiring WWII drama performed by Theatre Calgary. 403.294.7447 / www.theatrecalgary.com

•october 16 – Maceo Parker performs as part of Epcor Centre’s TD Jazz Series at 7:30 pm at Jack Singer Concert Hall. 403.294.9494 / www.epcorcentre.org

•october 17 & 18 – Rocky Mountain Wine & food festival offers a variety of wine, scotch, beer and spirits, as well as gourmet food samples from local restaurants and hotels at the BMO Centre, Stampede Park. 403.228.0777 / www.rockymountainwine.com

•october 18 – Mary chapin carpenter in concert with Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra – 8:00 pm – Jack Singer Concert Hall. 403.571.0849 / www.cpo-live.com

•october 19 – louis armstrong & Miles Davis’ kind of Blue is performed by Calgary Jazz Orchestra at 7:00 pm at River Park Church. 403.239.8545 / www.calgaryjazzorchestra.com

•october 19 – calgary hitmen & Regina Pats face off at 4:00 pm at the Saddledome. www.hitmenhockey.com

•october 20 & 21 – the Man in Black – a tribute to Johnny cash with Shawn Barker, runs at Stage West. 403.243.6642 / www.wtagewestcalgary.com

•october 23 – Diego El cigala performs at 7:30 pm at Jack Singer Concert Hall. Epcor Centre’s BD&P World Music Series. 403.294.9494 / www.epcorcentre.org

•october 23-26 – oktoberfest is celebrated at Spruce Meadows with up-close competition and the indoor comforts of the Equi-Plex. www.sprucemeadows.com

•october 24 – calgary stampeders vs saskatchewan Rough Riders at 7:30 pm at McMahon Stadium. www.stampeders.com/2014-schedule

•october 26 calgary hitmen vs Prince George cougars at 4:00 pm at the Saddledome. www.hitmenhockey.com

•october 30 – classical superstar Joshua Bell performs with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra at 8:00 pm at Jack Singer Concert Hall. 403.571.0849 / www.cpo-live.com

•october 31 – calgary flames vs Nashville Predators at 7:00 pm at the Saddledome. www.calgaryflames.com

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OCtOber 5 –GreeN eGGs & Ham - sympHONy suNday FOr Kids performed by the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra – 3:00 pm at Jack Singer Concert Hall. 403.571.0849 / www.cpo-live.com

saturdays iN OCtOber – pumpKiN & sCareCrOw Festivalat Kayben Farms, just north of Okotoks. Corn maze, live music, kids activities and more. 403.938.2857 / www.kayben.com

OCtOber 23-25 tHe tHree musKeteers is performed by Alberta Ballet. 403.245.4549 / www.albertaballet.com


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NEPtUNE PlUMBING & hEatING ltD: Quali-fied journeymen plumbers/gasfitters, very expe-rienced in Elbow Valley. Upfront pricing. Reliable, conscientious, fully guaranteed. Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. 24 hour emergency service call 403-255-7938. “Showering you with great service.”

RIGhtWay PlUMBING aND hEatING: Has been happily serving the Elbow Valley area with quality work, happy clients and fair pricing, with second generation experience, there is no job we can’t handle. Furnaces $3185, water heaters $715, bathroom renos and gas lines also! Installed with great warranties. Call 403-968-6630.

coNcREtE cUttING foR BasEMENt WIN-DoWs & DooRs & flooRs: New openings or enlargements cut into foundation for basement windows and doors. Enlarge your existing base-ment windows to meet fire code for bedrooms, from cutting basement windows, doorways to supply and install quality windows, window-well, weeping-tile, core drilling, excavation and any-thing concrete cutting. Call 403-570-0555. Email: [email protected].

NEIGhBoURhooD coNflIct? Community Me-diation Calgary Society (CMCS) is a no cost me-diation and conflict coaching service that can help you resolve problems and restore peace! We help neighbours be neighbours again! www.communitymediation.ca, 403-269-2707.

all tyPEs of DRyWall: Boarding taping and texturing. Complete basement developments and renovations. Licensed and insured. References. Call Austin Construction 403-852-2785.

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