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MAY 2015
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We’re proud…
That you’re proud.
And happy.
And satisfied!
We think Calgary’s a
great place to live.
And now you’ve told
us you think so too —
in the 2014 Citizen
Satisfaction Survey.
The Town of Okotoks
As the people who
deliver the services
your family counts
on, that makes
us proud.
And what makes
us even prouder is
that you’re satisfied —
even very satisfied
— with the work
we do for you.
With the full range of city services
From drinking water and
waste collection to parks
and recreation, you say
you’re satisfied — and
even very satisfied.
5 Elizabeth Street
Okotoks, Alberta T1S 1K1
Phone: 403.938.4404
www.okotoks.ca
Elected Official
Mayor Bill Robertson
Town of Okotoks
5 Elizabeth Street
Okotoks, Alberta T1S 1K1
Phone: (403) 938-8904
Fax: (403) 938-2766
Email: mayor@okotoks.ca
92%*
96%
On behalf of all of us
doing that work, thank you.
Making your day makes our day.
96%
Your Community Events
Calendar 5
Okotoks Real
Estate Update 10
Help Drive Cancer Away 12
Top 5 Ways to Warm-Up Before
a Golf Game 14
Culinary File 16
My Babysitter List 19
95%
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Let’s keep Calgary a great place to make a life…
and a living. With strong public services.
*All stats from the 2014 Citizen Satisfaction Survey, prepared for the City of Calgary.
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YOUR COMMUNITY
Espresso Yourself
Join Amy & company from Alberta
Health Services, your gracious hosts,
at our new coffee group. It is open
to all adults in Okotoks & area who
would like to discuss news & views,
hear from exciting guest speakers in
your community, and meet others.
Join in all of this while enjoying a coffee or tea and refreshments.
The coffee’s on every Tuesday from
10:30 am-12:00 pm @ Okotoks Public Library, Meeting Rm 2
Call (403) 995-2712 and speak to Amy
to reserve your spot.
Pole Walking Group
Interested in joining a pole walking
group facilitated by the Okotoks Public Library?
No cost. Limited space. Poles will be
supplied or you can bring your own.
Email Lara at lgrunow@okotoks
library.ca or call 403-938-2220 for
more information.
Event Date: Repeats every week every
Wednesday until Wed Oct 28 2015 .
Drop-in Family Storytime
(Child with a parent/caregiver)
Drop in and listen to stories that the
whole family can enjoy – includes
new releases and some seasoned favourites. No registration required.
Event Date: Repeats every week until
Wed Jun 24 2015
Understanding your Customers
Session facilitated by Ursula Sherwood, Certified Business Coach
www.businessedgecoaching.com
No cost. To register, call the library at
403-938-2220.
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COMING UP ON THE CALENDAR
Do you ever encounter situations
where you seem to be speaking a
different language from the person
you are talking to? Are baffled by the
reactions you are getting? Learn to
use the DISC profiling system, and enhance communication with your family, friends, colleagues and customers.
Okotoks Public Library are also invited
to enter.
What: Entrants are invited to submit
poetry, a short story or reminiscence.
Only one entry per category, but writers may enter all three categories. No
entry fee!
Curbside Giveaway Day
Event Date: 2015 May 21 - 6:30pm 8:00pm
Details: Entries are to be posted to,
or handed in at the circulation desk
of the Okotoks Public Library on or
before August 31st. All entries need
to be typed, double spaced, printed
on one side only using Times New
Roman 12 font. The identity of the
writer is not to appear anywhere on
the poem, short story of reminiscence
- but on a separate sheet of paper.
Make Your Own Birdhouse
Resume Building & Cover Letters
Career & Employment Workshops facilitated by McBride Career Group Inc.
403-938-2220.
Do you need help creating a resume
and cover letter that will stand out
from the rest?
This workshop will help you to:
•Determine the right style of resume
for you
•Highlight your skills and accomplishments to target the position you
want
•Make a good first impression to help
you get the interview
•Get the basics of composing a good
cover letter
Event Date: 2015 May 26 - 1:00pm 4:00pm
Seniors’ Writing Challenge (June 1 August 31, 2015)
Sponsored by the Write Away Writing
Group
Who May Enter: All residents of
Okotoks and the M.D. of Foothills who
are members of the Okotoks Public
Library, 65 years and older. Seniors
who are not members of the library,
but who would normally use the
Set reusable unwanted items out at the curb
on Giveaway Day. Tour your neighbourhood
and the whole town to find hidden treasures.
Sunday, May 17, 2015 - 9:00am to 4:00pm
A discussion about local birds precedes the
construction of your very own birdhouse
using organic and recycled materials.
Saturday, May 23, 2015 - 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Okotoks Museum & Archives
41st Annual Okotoks Collector
Car Auction
The 41st Annual Okotoks Collector Car
Auction. Held Rain or Shine indoors at the
Okotoks Recreation Centre. Tickets and
bidder passes available at the door.
Friday, May 22, 2015 - 6:15pm to Sunday,
May 24, 2015 - 5:15pm
Okotoks Recreation Centre
Poetry: one poem, no longer than two
pages
Short Story: a maximum of 1,500
words
Reminiscence: based on personal experience, no longer than 1,500 words
Join the Okotokians already capturing
free rainwater in a rain barrel and using it
to water their lawns, planters and flower
gardens. Pick up your own rain barrel or
two and receive free advice on how to place,
install and maintain.
Thursday, June 4, 2015 - 4:00pm
First Calgary Financial’s Okotoks Branch
Seniors Week Celebration
All seniors are welcome to attend. Enjoy a
complimentary light lunch and refreshments
as well as a zumba gold performance and
live entertainment.
Friday, June 5, 2015 - 11:30am to 1:30pm
Girls 9 to 13 years old are invited to a fun day
of activities. This afternoon of fun provides
an opportunity for girls to participate in a
wide variety of healthy activities.
Saturday, May 30, 2015 - 1:00pm to 5:00pm
T.G.I.F. PD Day Movies
Drop into the library during the upcoming Friday school PD Days and
enjoy some family movies. Bring your
own peanut-free snacks and drinks.
Popcorn will be provided. Titles to be
announced. End Times will vary with
each movie.
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Rain Barrel Sale
Girls Get Active
Winners will be declared at a special
prize-awarding ceremony to be held
at the Okotoks Public Library. All entrants will be invited to attend. Date
to be announced later.
No cost. No need to register. Limited
supervision provided. Children under
the age of 7 must be accompanied by
a parent.
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Embrace Your
Community
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Contact Richard Bradley @ Richard.
Bradley@shaw.ca for more information.
Class facilitated by an Alberta Health
Services Registered Dietitian
Event Date: 2015 Jun 10 – 6:00pm8:00pm
Do you have questions about feeding your growing baby? This class will
cover when to start solids, managing
textures, and other issues related to
feeding your infant in the first year.
Babies are welcome!
World Wide Knit in Public Day
403-938-2220.
Event Date: 2015 Jun 9 - 10:30am 12:00pm
permitting we will meet and knit outside on the back lawn of the library.
Event Date: 2015 Jun 13 - 1:00pm 4:00pm
Okotoks Newcomers Club
June 9
Bring your knitting down to the library
and join others around the world in
celebrating World Wide Knit in Public Day. Started in 2004, WWKiPD is a
way for knitters to come together and
enjoy each other’s company. Weather
Become a
Volunteer!
OkotoksDayhomeProviders.com
OkotoksDayhomeProviders.com offers support to caregivers in the Foothills with the goal of a higher level of
quality child care. We organize regular meetings, workshops and children’s’ events at the library, gymnastics,
playgrounds and more. Families seeking care are welcome to contact us also.
Okotoks Volunteer Services can be reached at 403-9388936 or via email at volunteer@okotoks.ca.
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The Town of Okotoks Volunteer Registry can help connect you to a person or non-profit organization that
needs your help. Volunteers complete an application
form, are interviewed and then connected with a volunteer opportunity that will fit in with their schedules and
utilize their skills. There are many ways to be involved
in the community. If you don’t see a position under the
Volunteer Opportunities section that interest you, call
and we will find one to suit you.
Ladies, are you new to Okotoks in the past three years?
Looking for new friends? Monthly evening meeting,
monthly lunch outing, walking, coffee, Mah-jongg,
Bridge and Canasta groups. Call Judy 587-364-1511.
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403-938-2220.
Okotoks Chess Club
All are welcome. Drop-in. (This is an
unsupervised event.)
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June 5th’s movie will be Strange
Magic(PG): 2:00 - 3:30 pm
OKOTOKS CLUBS
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Pic-A-Pix Puzzles
Free $50 Computer Gait Scan
Most insurance plans cover orthotics
Dr. Alma Nenshi
Registered Chiropractor
403-254-5774
FREE CONSULT
Fix Your Pain!
Get Active!
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created by Diane Baher
The latest Japanese logic puzzle is here! A picture will evolve as you
complete the puzzle. Start with the largest numbers or combination
of, color in squares and proceed to work back and forth between
columns and rows.
The 3 basic rules are:
•Numbers represent how many squares you color in to form a group
or block.
•Leave at least one square between these blocks.
•The sequential order of the numbers is the order of the blocks, ie,
top number for a column is the top block, and left-most number for
a row is the left-most block.
The “logic count method” shown below will be very useful:
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The clue at the left of row is 6, so count 6 squares from the left to
right and then count 6 squares from right to left. Confidently shade
in the overlapping squares. This is spatial reasoning. Even one
shaded square can lead to others. This same method can be applied
even when there is more than one number, remembering to allow
one empty square in-between groups or block. Use a 2nd color for
elimination of background squares, this is critical for solving. Remember – no guessing, try using your best number logic.
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When the females aren’t looking for food, they can be
found weaving nests amongst cattails, bulrushes or
other grass-like vegetation near to, or on the ground.
These nests will be home to two or three broods of
hatchlings per year. Females typically mate with the
territorial male; the Red-Winged Blackbird is a polygynous species, allowing males to mate with more than
one female every breeding season. One male can have
up to 15 different female mates in one area.
Once hatched, young will remain in the nest for nine
to 12 days; staying out of sight of various predatory
species, including raccoons, mink, marsh wrens, hawks
and owls. The placement of the nest over water assists
in the prevention of losing young to these fearsome
foes.
If you come across an injured or orphaned RedWinged Blackbird, please contact the Calgary Wildlife
Rehabilitation Society via their wildlife hotline at 403239-2488.
Why: Why is shifting responsibility to
someone else called “passing the buck”?
Because: In card games, it was once customary to pass an item, called a buck,
from player to player to indicate whose
turn it was to deal. If a player did not wish
to assume the responsibility of dealing, he
would “pass the buck” to the next player.
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Red-Winged Blackbird:
Known as a pre-cursor to spring, the Red-Winged
Blackbird is one of the more largely abundant species
of bird across North America. Males are easily identi-
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Typically found in a variety of different environments,
the Red-Winged Blackbirds spend their breeding season in wetlands and marshes. The cold winter months
will see them move to drier farm fields, pastures and
large grasslands. These areas boast large amounts
of insects, fruit and seeds in the warm months, and
ragweed and cocklebur in the cold months to keep
these birds well-fed. Because these items are typically
found on the ground, the Red-Winged Blackbird is
considered a ground forager.
The playful song of the Red-Winged Blackbird gives us
hope for lush, green grass and a warm breeze when
it feels like we can’t take anymore of the cold winter
months.
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fied by the red and yellow shoulder patches (known
as epaulettes), silhouetted on their glossy black bodies. Females however, are a dark brown and are often
embellished with a white eyebrow.
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Town of Okotoks
Real Estate Update
Last 12 Months Okotoks
MLS Real Estate Sale Price Update
Ready to increase your home’s curb appeal?
Whether you need a border between your grass and existing garden
or thinking of creating a new garden Kilbo can help. With a
variety of colors, stamps and profiles, landscape
curbing is a cost effective and practical solution
to residential and commercial properties.
It will beautify your landscape and add value
to your property.
It will not rust, rot or shift, and there are no seams for
weeds to grow through.
Need your concrete re-sealed?
Kilbo can also re-seal existing
curb, driveways, and walkways
to bring back that brand new look.
Free Estimates 403-875-8463
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February 2015
January 2015
December 2014
November 2014
October 2014
September 2014
August 2014
July 2014
June 2014
May 2014
April 2014
March 2014
Average Asking
Price
$542,963
$486,730
$562,747
$535,292
$477,504
$463,113
$530,812
$488,505
$485,212
$494,774
$499,573
$499,640
Average Sold
Price
$532,363
$479,524
$555,794
$525,118
$471,684
$457,707
$522,679
$478,464
$477,806
$487,740
$494,762
$493,856
Last 12 Months Okotoks
MLS Real Estate Number of Listings Update
February 2015
January 2015
December 2014
November 2014
October 2014
September 2014
August 2014
July 2014
June 2014
May 2014
April 2014
March 2014
Total
No. New
Properties
39
47
16
22
28
42
33
34
44
56
54
35
450
No. Properties
Sold
11
10
19
27
31
28
24
37
45
47
45
25
349
To view the specific SOLD Listings that comprise the above
MLS averages please visit okotoks.great-news.ca
Fiction
•Best Fiction of 2014: Landline, Rainbow Rowell
•Mystery & Thriller: Mr. Mercedes, Stephen King
•Historical: All the Light We Cannot See, Anthony Doerr
•Fantasy: The Book of Life, Deborah Harkness
•Romance: Written in My Own Heart’s Blood, Diana
Gabaldon
•Science Fiction: The Martian, Andy Weir
•Horror: Prince Lestat, Ann Rice
•Humor: Yes Please, Amy Poehler
Non-fiction
•Best Non-fiction of 2014: The Opposite of Loneliness:
Essays and Stories, Marina Keegan
•Memoir & Autobiography: This Star Won’t Go Out:
The Life and Words of Esther Grace Earl, Lori Earl,
Wayne Earl
•History & Biography: The Romanov Sisters: The Lost
Lives of the Daughters of Nicholas and Alexandra,
Helen Rappaport
•Food & Cookbooks: Make it Ahead: A Barefoot
Contessa Cookbook, Ina Garten
Turner Valley’s
Discovery Days &
Black Diamond
Parade
June 5-7, 2015
Visit Millennium Park in Turner Valley and Main
Street in Black Diamond for fun family-friendly
activities over the first weekend in June. An
annual parade, a local artisans’ and crafters’
market, a petting zoo, children’s bounce houses, face painters, balloon twisters, fire department demonstrations and much, much more
are sure to keep the young, and the young at
heart entertained! For more information, call
403.933.4944 or visit www.turnervalley.ca and
town.blackdiamond.ab.ca.
Young Adult Fiction
•Best Fiction of 2014: We Were Liars, E. Lockhart
•Young Adult Fantasy and Science Fiction:
City of Heavenly Fire, Cassandra Clare
Middle Grade & Children’s
•The Blood of Olympus, Rick Riordan
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“We are struggling to accommodate all the requests
we’re receiving for rides,” says Erica Bell, Volunteer Engagement Coordinator with the Society. “We are asking
the people of Calgary to make a tremendous difference
in the lives of cancer patients in your community by
joining our dedicated team of volunteer drivers.”
Help Drive
Cancer Away
Canadian Cancer Society needs volunteers to drive
cancer patients to their life-saving treatments
As crucial as her medical team is, Nikki Stevens of NE
Calgary says there’s another dedicated group that is
helping her fight back against cancer – Canadian Cancer
Society volunteer drivers who transport her to and from
the treatments she needs to survive.
Volunteer drivers must:
•make a long-term commitment of no less than 6
months
•must be available to drive at least one full day or two
half days per week
•have a reliable vehicle (the Society reimburses for
mileage)
•have a current driver’s license, vehicle registration and
insurance (proof of these documents will be required)
•be willing to provide a criminal record check and driver’s abstract
•possess good communications skills
Patients in and around Calgary need your help getting
to treatment. Call 1-800-661-2262 or email volunteer@
cancer.ab.ca for more information and to sign up as a
volunteer driver.
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“Drivers are angels on wheels,” says Nikki. “When I book
my ride through the Society, I know I can always depend
on the volunteer drivers to be there.”
Like Nikki, many people living with cancer in and
around Calgary rely on the Society’s Volunteer Driver
Program to get to their treatments for any number of
reasons: they’re too unwell to drive or have been given
doctor’s orders not to drive; they don’t want to burden
their family members with the responsibility of getting
them to treatment; or they can’t afford parking costs at
the hospital or public transit and cab fare.
That’s why Society drivers stepped up last year to provide rides to and from treatment for nearly 2,000 cancer patients in Calgary and nearby cities: High River,
Okotoks, Cochrane, Chestermere and Airdrie.
But with growing demand for this service – which is offered free of charge thanks to the generosity of donors
– the Society is running dangerously low on volunteer
drivers.
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Top 5 Ways to
Warm-Up Before
a Golf Game
Dr. Alma Nenshi, Registered Chiropractor
Golf may seem like a laid-back sport that carries little
risk of physical injury. The truth is a correct golf swing
requires a great deal of balance, flexibility and core
strength; otherwise it can place a great deal of strain
on the spine and its soft tissues.
With interest in the sport growing, the incidence of
golf-related back pain is also increasing. Frequent play
can aggravate chronic or intermittent low back pain
that may keep you from enjoying your game. Warming up before you play can go a long way to stop the
cycle of golf and back pain while improving your performance!
Focus on Stretching and Taking Practice Swings
1.Trunk rotations allow you to warm-up the torso by
mimicking the motion you will use to swing your
club. Place a golf club across the back of your shoulders and slowly twist from left to right to stretch the
torso and the shoulders. The lower body should remain stable while only moving the torso.
2.Stretch your quadriceps muscles by standing with a
chair or bench behind you with your arms crossed
over your chest. Bend your knee so that one foot is
resting on the seat of the chair or bench. Squeeze
your buttocks muscles to cause a contraction of
these muscles in the front of the thigh. Follow the
motions of your golf swing. Repeat on the other
side.
3.Stretch your back by standing behind the back of a
chair with your feet apart. Hold the back of the chair
while keeping your back straight and then drop
your body down and pull it away from the chair to
create a stretch near the armpits.
4.While sitting tall on a bench or chair, place the ankle
from one leg on top of the thigh of the other leg.
Use your forearm to push down on the bent leg.
Lean forward at your pelvis while keeping your
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back straight to create a gentle stretch in your hip
and thigh. Repeat on the other side.
5.Woodchops are a good golf warm-up because they
reach the abs, legs and back. Stand holding a golf
club straight up and down, perpendicular to the
ground. Raise the club slowly over the head while
holding your arms straight. Keep back slightly
arched to stretch the chest. Next, bring the club
down and between your knees while you go into a
squatting position. Maintain a flat back and hold abs
in throughout the stretch. Be sure to move slowly
so that it takes 30 seconds to complete the entire
stretch.
Importance of a Healthy Back for Good Swing
Biomechanics and Vice Versa!
It really does work both ways. Prevent golf related
muscle sprains or strains with appropriate preparation and warm-ups. Poor swing biomechanics will
take their toll over time—even for golfers who are
relatively young and fit. Swings that are off-balance
or that rely on the wrong muscle groups to generate
power can injure players. The reverse is also true—
players who are nursing back injuries (and other types
of injuries, for that matter) frequently compensate by
making changes in their golf swing that not only hurt
their performance but also put them at risk for more
injuries.
Golfers of all skill levels can benefit from regular chiropractic care. Many chiropractic doctors have specialized training in biomechanics and some have made a
particular study of golf performance and golf-related
injuries. We offer computerized foot and gait examinations to gain valuable information about how you
balance on your feet and its effect on your strength
and core stability. If you are a golfer who’s interested
in getting or staying healthy and improving your
game, call or visit a chiropractor today for a no charge
consultation. Your back and game will thank you!
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basement windows, doorways to supply and install quality windows, window-well, weeping-tile,
core drilling, excavation and anything concrete
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ZANELLA AUTO REPAIR: Dominic and sons Vincent and Charlie - 27 years in business. 258082 16
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Most makes/models worked on. MC, Visa, American Express, and Debit. Licensed Out of Province
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business where you live. Call 403-938-7937 for an
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gain confidence, release stress and use the power
of your mind with Clinical Hypnotherapy. Balance
your health with Iridology, Nutritional Analysis,
BodyTalk, EFT, NLP, Psych-K, Bio-Resonance Sound
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qualified journeyman plumbers, we are here to
address any issues for you. We are your neighbourhood plumbing and heating experts - call us first
and let our service shine! Call 403-875-0166 or
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AUTO HAIL REPAIR EXPERTS: Hail MaXx provides
hail storm solutions to your vehicle allowing you to
keep your vehicles factory finish. Quality paintless
dent repairs (PDR) since 1996. Lifetime warranty on
all work. Permanently located in Okotoks. Call 1-855685-HAIL to book an estimate. www.hailmaxx.ca.
BETTER BOOKKEEPING SERVICES: Focus on
what you love to do and let me handle the tedious bookkeeping. Free yourself and have peace
of mind. I have over 30 years of accounting/business experience. Let’s talk! Renee 403-452-7380.
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in small to medium sized business. Twelve years
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competitive rates. Phone Katie 403-870-0737.
TILE AND STONE INSTALLATION: 15 years of
experience in residential and commercial tile installation, grouting, and water proofing. Quality
service and very reliable. Free estimates. Fully insured and WCB. Please visit www.portobellotile.
ca or contact 403-619-9962.
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This month we are introducing a simple dessert of the past – Jell-O!
Jell-O can be used in desserts, salads, relishes, and confections. The recipes are simple and
easy to make and Jell-O is light with a fresh fruit taste and has only 83 calories per half cup
serving.
This recipe is from an old General Foods Kitchens book, Joys of Jell-O. There is no copyright
information so I am just guessing this was published in the 1950’s.
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Remember when Mom used to make Fruit Cocktail Salad?
Fruit Cocktail Salad
Each king in a deck of
playing cards represents
a great king from history:
Spades - King David, Clubs Alexander the Great, Hearts
- Charlemagne, Diamonds
- Julius Caesar.
A recipe you can change at will—almost any canned fruit may be
used.
1 package (3 oz) Jell-O (any flavour)
1 cup boiling water
1 can fruit cocktail
1 tablespoon lemon juice
¼ cup coarsely chopped nuts
1 banana, sliced
Dissolve Jell-O in boiling water. Drain fruit,
measuring 3/4cup syrup. Add syrup and lemon
juice to Jell-O. Chill until very thick. Then fold in
fruit and nuts. Pour into a 1 quart mold or bowl or
individual molds. Chill until firm. Unmold.
CULINARY FILE: dessert
Makes about 3 ½ cups or 6 servings.
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Party Salad
1 package Lemon Jell-O
1 package Lime Jell-O
1 can crushed pineapple
1/2cup cottage cheese
1 cup whipped cream or Dream Whip Topping
¼ cup chopped maraschino cherries
¼ cup chopped blanched almonds
Dissolve Jell-O in boiling water. Drain pineapple, measuring ½ cup syrup. Add to Jell-O. Chill
until very thick. Fold in pineapple, cheese, whipped cream, cherries, and almonds. Pour
into individual molds or a 9x5x3 inch loaf pan. Chill until firm. Unmold. Makes 4 ½ cups or 8
servings.
Enjoy!
Contributed by Cindy DeJager
The Municipal District’s administration
office is located at:
309 Macleod Trail, Box 5605,
High River AB T1V 1M7
Division 6 Councillor, Larry Spilak
Tel: 403-233-8577
E-mail lspilak@telus.net
Municipal Manager, Harry Riva Cambrin
Tel: 403-652-2341
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A strategy called an estate freeze is mainly used as an
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purpose is to “freeze” the current value of an asset (often a
parent-owned business). The value (and taxes) of the future
growth of the asset will occur in the hands of the chosen
beneficiary of the asset.
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There are many benefits of completing an estate freeze, but we
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• One of the most important benefits is the peace of mind that
comes with knowing that you have done what is necessary to
secure the safety and integrity of the asset for your
beneficiaries.
• The freeze will cap the amount of taxes that will be owed by
your estate upon your death. This future tax burden can be quite
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• The asset in question should be transferred into a trust, which
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against the beneficiaries.
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This tax strategy can provide not only monetary advantages,
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