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Stettler youth raising money to helpothers suffering from deadly blood disorder

STACEY LAVALLIEWEEKENDER REPORTER

A common medical pro-cedure at the tender age of two weeks nearly cost Stettler’s Maison Ruby his life. Now, he and his fam-ily is hoping to educate and raise awareness about a rare disease as well as raise funds for research and a youth camp for kids with hemophelia.

Maison is a hemopheli-ac, which means a rare ge-netic mutation has caused his blood to not have a certain protein, “Factor VIII”, in it that causes clotting. Without that pro-tein, a simple bruise can cause Maison to bleed to death. Maison is a Type A hemopheliac. Type B he-mopheliacs are missing Factor IX. The very rare Type C hemopheliac is missing Factor XI.

“What would be a simple bump on our head could be fatal for him,” Tanya Ruby, Maison’s step-mother, said. While Maison doesn’t bleed any more than any other person, he bleeds for longer since his clotting takes a longer time.

Medicine has come a long way since the days of Russian Tsar Nicholas II, whose son Alexei was a Type B hemopheliac. His disease, and his par-ents’ desperation to save their only son, led to the closeness of the infa-mous Grigori Rasputin to the Russian Royal Family. Alexei died with the rest of his family during the Bolshevik uprising.

Back then, the royal fam-ily turned to Rasputin’s re-

puted mysticism to save Alexei’s life, which was fraught with troubles from his uncontrolled bleeding. Today, hemopheliacs like Maison have Factor VIII, a powdered substance sep-arated from blood dona-tions and provided to he-mopheliacs.

“It’s in a powder form and we have to mix it with saline,” Tanya Ruby ex-plained. “Then it’s infused through an IV.”

The 10-year-old has a very rare, serious form of hemophelia. Less than one per cent of hemoph-eliacs have this form, the most serious, and Maison has the dubious honour of being amongst them, his stepmother noted.

“It means he has at least three home infusions weekly,” she said. “Just to function normally. If he has a bleed, it can be twice a day, or a hospitalization.”

Like many hemopheli-acs, Maison is at danger of bleeding to death from minor cuts and bruises. However, his joints are also in particular danger, as a bleed in the joint can seriously damage the joint, causing arthritis or loss of function.

“He’s already having problems with his knees,” Tanya Ruby said. “He’s had a few joint bleeds there.”

With the danger a mere bruise presents in Maison’s life, his activities are pretty curtailed. There’s no hock-ey for Maison, or baseball. He can’t jump on a tram-poline, he’ll never be able to go on a dirt bike or a quad.

“It’s really frustrating,”

Tanya Ruby noted. “He re-ally chafes at not being able to do more, especially in sports.”

Tanya and TJ, Maison’s father, as well as his moth-er Allison Baker in Red Deer, do everything they can to give Maison as nor-mal a life as possible. And, as time goes on, all the extra steps they need to make have become every-day.

“My family is in Saskatchewan,” Tanya Ruby said. “If we go on a trip, we have to order Factor VIII ahead, contact

the hospital near where we’re going, and send it there so they have a sup-ply on hand. We can’t just bring it with us, in case there’s an accident.”

Since Factor VIII is a blood product, it’s not something the family can just pick up at a pharmacy. Orders have to go through the Canadian Hemopheliac Society (CHS). Hospitals don’t just order it in be-cause the family calls ahead — all that ends up on their plate.

Maison is in the fi nal stages of setting up his

Make-A-Wish wish. That, too, will require all sorts of extra steps.

Despite the pain, dan-ger and frustration of his disease, Maison and his family wanted to help oth-ers who are in a similar situation.

For that reason, they’re hosting an event, Bowl for Blood, at Heartland Bowl on Oct. 28. Students from Christ-King School have been given pledge forms and are raising money for the event.

The money is being split three ways — one third

will go to Alberta’s branch of CHS, a third will go to research, and a third will go to Camp Kindle.

The week-long camp for hemopheliac children costs about $1,000, which is paid by CHS. There, kids have a chance to take part in activities and be with others with similar ver-sions of the blood-disease. They’re also taught by nurses how to self-admin-ister the important Factor 8, which helps their blood clot.

“Camp Kindle means a lot of Maison,” Tanya Ruby noted. “He looks forward to it every summer.”

“Everything we do is planned around his dis-ease,” she said, taking a moment to praise his teachers and Christ-King School, where Maison is a student. Teachers there have a phone app that helps them recognize the sorts of bruises Maison may show, and what to do — does the bruise mean call a parent or call an am-bulance?

“He’s really thriv-ing there,” she said. “He wouldn’t have that in a big city school.”

Hemophelia in women is very rare, with the dis-ease almost only appear-ing in men. The mutation happens in the X chromo-some, so both a woman’s mother and father must have the mutated gene in order for a woman to suf-fer from the disease. With only one x-chromosome, a male with the mutat-ed chromosome is almost guaranteed to have the disease manifest.

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Maison Ruby, 10, was diagnosed with a blood disorder called hemophelia, which means his blood doesn’t clot and a simple bruise or cut can cause him to bleed to death. He’s raising money for research, the Canadian Hemophelia Society, and Camp Kindle with his Bowl for Blood on Oct. 28.

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2 THE WEEKENDER Friday, October 23, 2015

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Advance listings:– 140 Charolais cross calves - Eric & Sheryl Osterud,

Stettler– 70 Limousin cross Angus calves - Al McMillan– 75 Charolais calves - Larry Norlie - Craigmyle– 80 Maine cross Red Angus Steers - Darren & Walter Stoneman - Rumsey– 70 Charolais cross calves - Bill & Shirley Matier– 80 Black Limousin cross calves - Terry Silbernagel

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A number of recent surveys show that ever more adult children are returning home to live with their parents. This pattern has emerged in the past during times associated with economic downturns and this time is no different. As our econ-omy struggles, it becomes much more diffi cult for young people to gain their independence.

This has led to a new classifi ca-tion - that of “emerging adults”, who bridge the gap between ado-lescence and adulthood. This based on the theory that people in their 20s go through a time of devel-opment that’s distinct from other stages of adulthood, and this helps explain the reluctance of some adult children to leave the nest for good.

• A recent CIBC survey suggests that supporting adult children fi -nancially is draining their parents’ retirement nest eggs. The survey found that two-thirds of Canadian parents polled say they’re feeling the fi nancial impact of doing this. Almost half of them said that sup-porting their adult children was restricting their ability to save for their retirement, while 20 per cent said it would signifi cantly delay

them starting into retirement.• Parents may have the will to

help their adult kids but they may not always have the means as one in four parents said they spend more than $500 a month to cover their adult kids’ bills. The top ex-penses are groceries and other household living costs as well as cell-phone bills. The survey found that 42 per cent of adults aged 20 to 29 were living at their parents, either because they never left or because they returned home after living elsewhere.

• Researchers found the reasons young adults move back to live with their parents are linked to a number of factors, which includes attending post-secondary school, postponing marriage, becoming unemployed, unable to fi nd work, unable to fi nd affordable housing, etc. Young adults living at home

are often associated with going to school and unlike in the United States, a lot of young Canadian adults don’t go very far away, going to school close to their homes.

• But how do adult children living at home affect family structures? It varies, but the best relationships are ones in which both the parents and children behave like mature adults as both the parents and chil-dren have to adapt.

• Parents in a sense have to learn not to parent so much, which is diffi cult when you’re fi nancially contributing to the well-being of this adult child in your midst. And their children have to learn to stop reverting back to being a 9 or a 13-year-old, which becomes very easy when they have parents who want to parent, so there is always the need for give and take.

There’s a real need for open com-munication when adult children move back in, so that the children understand that there’s no free lunch and that they are expected to help cover their food and housing costs. Parents also need to under-stand that their fi nancial wellbeing has to come fi rst, or face the risk of running out of money in retirement

Canadians have entrepreneurial spirit, but what’s stopping them?

CNW STORYOver half of Canadians (57 per cent) are entrepreneurs

at heart and have thought of owning their own business, according to a recent RBC Small Business survey. While one-third (36 per cent) of Canadians who have thought of owning a business have actually started one, 84 per cent of those who have not started a business say they would rather work for themselves than for someone else.

“Entrepreneurs play a key role in our economy by cre-ating jobs, stimulating growth and encouraging innova-tion and creativity,” says Sarah Adams, vice-president,

Small Business, RBC. “They are the backbone of our economy so it’s important that we provide them with the advice and support so that they can compete and be successful.”

For those who have not started their own business, the following were cited as top barriers:

• No capital/start-up money - 44 per cent• Need steady/reliable income - 38 per cent• Fear of failure - 29 per cent• Did not know how to start - 28 per centMillennials are aspiring entrepreneursWhile two-thirds (67 per cent) of millennials (age 18-

34) have thought of owning their own business, eight-in-10 (78 per cent) had not started. What’s holding them back? In addition to lack of capital, 34 per cent did not know how to start and almost one-in-four (23 per cent) said they had too much debt, such as student loans.

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Dog training with a passionMOUSH SARA JOHNWEEKENDER REPORTER

In a quiet corner, di-agonally across from the Stettler Community Hall is Passionate Paws, a dog daycare, boarding and training facility, run by Adrienne Copeland, who believes in serving dog owners.

Having been involved with dogs for nearly a decade, Copeland knows what it takes to run a pet facility and all the hard work that comes with it.

Copeland started a local rescue group quite early on and by 2009 she had become a board member, and had found her calling.

“I was extremely in-volved and was organiz-ing fundraisers, doing the vet runs, it was as if I had found my passion,” said Copeland. “But soon the numbers of the or-ganization became less and I did not want to see the group that stood for such a great cause get shut down, so with the help of friends, family, foster homes and the community, I kept the rescue going and ran it out of my house.”

In early 2012, when Copeland heard of the Alberta Spay Neuter Task Force, a registered charity that helps First Nation Communities and other municipali-ties, she signed up as a volunteer immediately.

They provided care to companion animals and helped improve the health and well being of dogs and cats.

“The volunteering ex-perience I got here was a huge eye opener for me, in terms of the sheer volume of dogs that needed help,” said Copeland. “There were so many strays that were full of fleas, mange or needed immediate medical help.”

It served as a platform for Copeland to meet people sharing the same interest and passion, be-sides rescue groups that were all there for the same reason.

“They shared the same passion as I did, which made me feel complete-ly at home, if was as if I belonged there,” remi-nisced Copeland. “Every clinic that I volunteered with, I was completely engaged, and the long hours did not matter as long as I had found a foster home for those that needed it.”

In September 2012, Copeland got wind of a culling situation in the North West Territories (NWT).

“Culling is when they want to thin the dog population by shooting dogs, and as the NWT does not have many vets or rescues available, the residents in the NWT felt they had no other choice,” said Copeland. “A bounty was put on every dog, so I wanted to help. I could not stand by and do nothing.”

Copeland called the NWTSPCA and offered her help.

By mid-December 2012, they had flown down 32 puppies and one adult dog to Edmonton and Calgary, with the help of volunteer pilots.

“I knew this would be an enormous task but I was determined to help save as many dogs as possible and I took help of the media too,” said Copeland. “I contacted CTV news, newspapers and radio stations to get the story out there.”

Copeland was inter-viewed by Breakfast Television and with the help of the communi-ty and media coverage, every single dog had found a home.

When Copeland was faced with a personal loss in Oct. 2014 she

decided to follow her heart.

“I love dogs and am passionate about train-ing them so I think it was time for me to fol-low my dream,” said Copeland. “I realized that life is too short to put off what you love for another day, what if tomorrow never comes”

By March 2015, Copeland had volun-teered in numerous clinics, had got the nec-essary training and ex-perience needed to ven-ture out on her own.

Copeland opened Passionate Paws on April 27, 2015.

“Along my journey in rescue, I was fortunate enough to meet a pro-fessional dog trainer/behaviouralist in Leduc, Monika Stuehler, owner of an educational dog daycare, boarding and training facility in Leduc called Paws in Paradise,” said Copeland. “There were a couple of dogs that were beyond my expertise and that was

when I reached out to Monika for help.”

It was through Stuehler that Copeland heard of a workshop taught by K9 Lifeline’s Heather Beck.

The workshop focus was dealing with diffi-cult dogs.

“Attending the work-shop is when it hit me that I wanted to be a dog trainer,” said Copeland. “This was my passion, dogs are my passion and I could help more by be-coming a trainer.”

According to Copeland, running a dog facility is taking upon a huge re-sponsibility.

“In the dog industry, whether it’s rescue or having a facility, it’s a huge responsibility to take on a life,” said Copeland. “It’s a huge liability for everyone in-volved and what I do is a lifestyle that requires a lot of love and sacrifice.”

But, Copeland is all for it.

“I think in the end we all need to do what we love, it is the only thing

that keeps us going,” continued Copeland. “So when my custom-ers drop their dogs off I want them to know

that they are not just dropping them off at a kennel, but at a place where the utmost care will be taken.”

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Adrienne Copeland (centre), owner of Passionate Paws participates in the two-day dog training workshop along with other dog owners, at the Passionate Paws facility conducted by certifi ed trainer Monika Stuehler.

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Nurturing the entre-preneurial spirit starts in childhood

The survey also found that respondents who thought of owning a business had been en-gaged in entrepreneur-ial activities as children, such as doing yard work (49 per cent), shovel-ing driveways (37 per cent), creating a lemon-ade stand (22 per cent), painting (22 percent),

selling crafts that they had made (17 percent) and walking dogs/pet sitting (13 per cent).

If there’s a will, there’s a way

Of those who start-ed their own business, 40 per cent saved their own money; 35 per cent started small or with a side business to test the waters; 28 per cent got moral or fi nancial sup-port from family/friends; and 21 per cent contact-ed a fi nancial institution/accountant/lawyer.

To help make your dream business come true, Adams suggests the following tips:

• Research your mar-ket. While it may be tempting to ask family and friends for input on your product or service, to truly understand if your idea is viable, it is best to talk to your tar-get audience. And don’t forget to check out the competition to give you insight into the market-place and the opportuni-ties that might exist.

• Develop a business plan. The business plan is the most important document you need be-cause it helps you to think through your busi-ness idea before you actually start your busi-ness. Think about what problem you will solve and your competitive ad-vantage.

• Determine your fi -nancial needs. Assess your start-up costs and calculate how long it will take to break-even. Explore government grants and small busi-ness fi nancing programs that help entrepreneurs get their business off the ground. Talk to a fi nan-cial advisor about cash fl ow needs and consider an operating line of cred-it, business credit card or term loan.

• Seek advice from professionals and other business owners. Connect with experi-enced business owners who can serve as sound-ing boards for your ideas and ask for advice about starting your business. Explore industry/trade associations for net-working opportunities, and consider contacting start-up incubators to see what support they could offer.

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If it’s possible, Tracey Stewart loved animals before she was even born: pictures exist of her heavily-pregnant mother with family pets. Animals always surrounded Stewart and when she was a child, she wondered if she could make a liv-ing through her love of them. After a few life-detours – including different jobs and men other than the one she’s married to now - she does.

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“If guardian angels re-ally exist, mine don’t have wings. They have wagging tails, soft pink bellies, and terrible breath.”

Though a l lerg ic , Stewart has loved a cat or four. She can’t live with them com-fortably – she’s tried! – so instead, her chil-dren act as champions of cats needing homes. And that’s a good way to help animals: if you can’t have one, virtually adopt one.

Just because an animal doesn’t sleep in your house doesn’t mean there’s nothing you can do for it. Your back yard is full of what Stewart calls “The Landscaping

Team, Pest Control Team, and Cleanup Crew.” And if you live on or near a farm, she says you should visit a barn often. Cows and pigs are no dummies, and there’s a lot to learn on the back (or front) of a horse.

Other things you can do for animals: learn animal massage. Visit a shelter and adopt a mutt. Don’t believe ev-erything you’re told about pit bulls or black cats. Remember that bugs and worms are friends. Know how to help an injured animal. And this year, change a tradition: your family’s holiday menu doesn’t have to have a turkey on it.

It’s a good thing an-imals can’t buy books. We should all be glad they can’t read, either, because if they could, they’d want to go live with author Tracey Stewart.

But here’s the thing: there really isn’t any-thing new inside “Do Unto Animals” – it’s just all framed differently. Lovers of the four-foot-ed already know how to pet a dog well. We’re aware of spay-neuter programs, that bees are dying off, and that livestock have person-alities. Here, though, Stewart reminds us of these things in a shoul-der-bumping, almost affectionate way… and

besides, it’s hard not to be thoroughly smit-ten with an author who makes up dog breeds.

A “White-Bibbed Snuggler,” indeed.

For animal lovers, “Do Unto Animals” is an easy, enjoyable read – maybe twice. It might teach you something, and if it doesn’t, well, so what? This book about making contented crit-ters will make you pret-ty happy, too.

“Do Unto Animals” by Tracey Stewart, illus-trated by Lisel Ashlockc.2015, Artisan Books $19.95 / $26.95 Canada 200 pages

In search of ... pictures of yourself, your family, loved ones or friends who have served in the Canadian Armed Forces during the first World War, the second World War, the Korean Conflict, Desert Storm, Afghanistan or any of Canada’s peacekeeping missions.On Wednesday, Nov. 11, the Stettler Independent, with the generous support of the local business community, will pay tribute to those who have answered Canada's call in time of need. We will publish a very special pictorial section hon-ouring local veterans.

We urge you to dig through your old albums and find your favourite photo.

Please ensure your photos are clearly marked with your name, address and phone number.We cannot reproduce photocopies or laser prints of pictures.Bring your photos and completed form by Nov. 4 to:Stettler Independent4810 - 50 St.,or emailadmin@stettlerindependent.com

We will run as many photos as possible, but space is limited.

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advertising at The Stettler

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PLEASE INCLUDE THIS INFO WITH YOUR PHOTO(S):

Name of veteran(s)

Branch of Service

Unit

Years Enlisted

Served in Which Theatre

JIM HORNE & JACK CHAPMAN

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6 THE WEEKENDER Friday, October 23, 2015

Arts & Crafts Shows ..................50Class Registrations....................51Coming Events ..........................52Lost ............................................54Found ........................................56Companions ..............................58Personals...................................60Bingos........................................64Fitness & Sports ........................66Happy Ads .................................70

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Saturday, November 2110-3 p.m.

Big Valley Hall

For bookings call Andrea at 403-876-2064.

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Employment#700 - #920

Caregivers/Aides................710Clerical ..............................720Computer Personnel ..........730Dental ................................740Estheticians........................750Hair Stylists ........................760 Janitorial ............................770Legal ..................................780Medical ..............................790Oilfield ................................800Professionals......................810Restaurant/Hotel ................820Sales & Distributors ..........830Teachers/Tutors..................840Trades ................................850Truckers/Drivers ................860Business Opportunities......870Miscellaneous ....................880Volunteers Wanted ............890Positions Wanted ..............895Employment Training ........900Career Planning ................920

Caregivers/Aides 710

F/T IN-HOME CAREGIVER

Required for elderly couple, living 28 miles SE. of Stettler, in Central Ab.

Assistance req’d with daily living activities, exercise to

regain strength, house-keeping and meal

preparation. Room, board and transportation pro-vided. Send resume to spitzcfc@yahoo.com

Janitorial 770

Restaurant/Hotel 820CAMERON Bay Holdings Inc. o/a McDonalds’s in Ponoka and Red Deer

(Gasoline Alley East and West) is now hiring full

time and part time Food Service Supervisors.Wages are between

$13.95 to $16.00 per hour,depending uponexperience and

quali cations. Candidatesmust be able to work a

variety of shifts and have 3to 5 years previous

experience. Must be able to supervisor up to 20

crew. Part-time applica-tions will be accepted fromCanadians and PermanentResidents. Apply in person

4419 Hwy 2A, Ponoka,37479 Hwy 2, Red Deer,and 37428 Hwy 2, Red Deer or email resume to

cbay22@telus.net or fax to403-783-4251.

Trades 850FULL or part time PDL

install tech. for the Polaris dealership, pays $15 per hour. On the job training provided, no experience necessary. Must be avail.

Sat’s. Email aaron@heartlandmarine.ca or

apply in person at Heart-land Marine & Motorsports Rg. Rd. 21-2 Highway 12

Erskine, AB.

REQ’D IMMEDIATELYEXPERIENCED Sheet Metal and

Furnace InstallersTop wages, hourly wages. Openings in new home,

replacement and service dept. Great working

conditions. Please call or e-mail. brent@

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Auctions 1530ESTATE AUCTION

For Art Pochopsky of Innisfail

Sunday Oct. 25- 10 a.m.Bowden Lions Hall

Bowden A.B.Collectibles, Household,

Power & hand tools, Furniture, New items.

Just too much to mention.Check web for full listingPilgrim Auction Service

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Auctions 1530BIG STRAPPER

AUCTIONS UPCOMING SALES Wednesdays @ 6 pm.

Estate Auction Sun. Oct. 25, 12 noon 5910-60 Ave.

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Agricultural#2000 - #2290

Farm Equipment ..............2010Haying Equipment ............2020Tractors ............................2030Combines & Headers ......2040Fertilizer Equipment..........2050Misc. Farm Machinery ......2060Equipment Wanted ..........2070Farm Custom Work ..........2080Farm Auctions ..................2090Livestock ..........................2100Livestock - Exotic..............2110Sheep ..............................2120Poultry ..............................2130Horses ..............................2140Horse Boarding ................2150Riding Supplies ................2160Horse/Stock Trailers ........2170Pasture Wanted ................2180Grain, Feed, Hay ..............2190Seed Grain ......................2200Seeding & Tillage ............2210

FarmEquipment 2010

THREE (3) 1984-1985 White 8920 Combines w/ direct drive or gear boxes for threshing. Shedded.

Field ready. (780)764-2152 or (780)718-0746

For Rent#3000 - #3200

Acreages/Farms ..............3010Houses/Duplexes ............3020Condos/Townhouses........3030Manufactured Homes ......3040Four Plexes/Six Plexes ....3050Suites ..............................3060Cottages/Seasonal ..........3070Roommates Wanted ........3080Rooms for Rent................3090Motels/Hotels ..................3100Offices ..............................3110Stores/Commercial ..........3120Industrial ..........................3130Warehouse Space............3140Garage Space..................3150Storage Space ................3160Land ................................3170Pasture ............................3180Mobile Lot ........................3190Misc. for Rent ..................3200

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Acreages/Farms ..............3255Houses/Duplexes ............3260Suites ..............................3270Rooms..............................3280Manufactured Homes ......3290Housesitting Wanted ........3300Garage Space..................3310Storage Space ................3320Stores/Commercial ..........3330Office Space ....................3340Industrial ..........................3350Warehouse Space............3360Resorts & Cottages..........3370Pasture/Land....................3380Mobile Lot ........................3390

Acreages/Farms 3010For rent 3 bedroom home on acreage near Stettler.

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Houses/Duplexes 3020

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Condos/Townhouses30303 BDRM., 11/2 bath, town-house, near hospital and

golf course, no pets, refer-ences. Call Norma at

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One bedroom suite, $850/mo. + S.D. and two bedroom suite, $900/mo. + S.D. Available Nov. 1. 403-741-9325.

SUV's 50402009 Saturn Vue, $14,700obo 67,000 km, Heatedseats & washer uids, carstarter, alarm, plus manymore options. Comes withnew summer and wintertires. 403-309-2428 or 403-392-5284.

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450ES, 2254 kms, excel-lent shape, $4,500. Phone

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When many people think of popcorn, they envision large, butter-soaked buck-ets sold at movie the-aters. But popcorn can be a healthy addition to any-one’s diet.

Recent studies have indi-cated that popcorn can be quite healthy so long as it’s not smothered in salt, sugar or other fl avorings. Popcorn is a whole grain that con-tains plenty of fi ber and antioxidants. Joe Vinson, a professor of chemistry at the University of Scranton, reported in 2012 that pop-corn may contain just as many, if not more, healthful antioxidants as fruits and vegetables.

After grinding up the popped kernels and hulls, then simulating the diges-tion process, Vinson discov-ered roughly 1.5 percent by weight of air-popped pop-corn is made up of polyphe-nols. Polyphenols can help prevent damage to human cells and can help fi ght

disease, including cancer. Polyphenols are considered by some to be more potent than vitamins C or E.

Polyphenols are concen-trated in the hull of the popcorn, so it’s important to eat them, and not just the fl uffy popped center, for maximum health ben-efi ts.

Popcorn is full of dietary fi ber, which helps a person feel full and also has other benefi ts. Men and women are advised to consume 38 and 25 grams, respectively, of dietary fi ber each day. Popcorn contains roughly one grams of dietary fi ber per cup, helping to keep the digestive system reg-ular. Popcorn also can re-duce cholesterol levels and help regulate blood sugar. Feeling full will also pre-vent a person from over-eating.

According to Organic Information Services, a cup of popped popcorn contains only 30 calories,

which is approximately fi ve times less than the number of calories in a similar serv-ing of potato chips. Popcorn also is very low in saturated fat, which can help men and women realize their weight loss goals.

In addition to being an abundant source of fi ber and antioxidants, popcorn contains thiamin, folate, vitamin B6, and niacin. Popcorn also contains min-erals such as manganese, magnesium, iron, zinc, and phosphorous.

The best way to enjoy popcorn is to air-pop it, which will not add any cal-ories from oil. If seasonings are desired, look to low-cal-orie, salt-free fl avors, like chili powder, garlic or fresh herbs.

While many people may only know the often un-healthy popcorn they fi nd at movie theaters, air-popped popcorn makes for a healthy, low-calorie snack.

The health benefi ts of snacking on popcorn

A few tricks of the trade can be employed to pre-vent apples from decaying.

Apples are a popular fruit that are grown in different places around the world. Come autumn, apples can be seen fi lling farm stands and supermarkets all over North America.

Apples are available year-round, but many apple lov-ers insist there’s nothing better than plucking an apple directly off the tree in the fall. Apple orchards and pick-your-own farms are visited each autumn by apple lovers anxious for apples’ tart and juicy taste. Many people pick more apples than they can eat in a few days, so it pays to learn how to store apples properly so none of them go to waste.

Start by picking a variety of apple that won’t go bad too quickly. Apple grow-ers can make suggestions, but Jonathan, Rome, Fuji, and Granny Smith variet-ies tend to last longer than other varieties. Choose apples that are free of blemishes or soft spots. The adage that “one bad apple can spoil the whole bunch” bears some truth. Apples give off ethylene gas as they decay, and a rotting apple can quickly affect nearby apples.

A good place to store ap-ples in the short-term is in the refrigerator where it is cool. Put the apples in the crisper drawer. Do

not store them with veg-etables, as the apples may cause the veggies to ripen or rot prematurely. If you plan on long-term stor-age, a few extra steps are necessary. Apples need to be individually wrapped so they will not come in contact with other apples. Newsprint works great; just be sure to pick the pages that are done in black ink because colored ink may contain heavy metals.

Once wrapped, place each apple in a container padded with more news-paper. Store this contain-er in a cool place, such as a garage, root cellar or screened-in porch. Apples can last a couple of months if stored in this manner. Keep apples away from potatoes, as potatoes can cause the fruit to pre-maturely decay.

Another way to store ap-ples is to turn them into preserves or apple sauce. By boiling the apples and sealing them shut in can-ning jars, that fresh apple taste can be enjoyed long after the apples are picked. Consult with a canning ex-pert about the right way to begin the process. Fruits are generally canned using a boiling-water can-ner. However, some fruits, like apples, can be canned with a pressure canner. Because apples tend to discolor when the fl esh meets the air, use a little

lemon juice to prevent this while canning.

Turning apples into can-died apples also can help them keep longer. Apples can be dipped into a sug-ary coating, caramel or tof-fee to be enjoyed later on. Of course, you always can bake apples into a pie as well, then freeze the pie for another day.

Autumn would be in-complete without apples. Get ready for apple season by developing a storage plan before you visit the orchard.

How to store fresh apples

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8 THE WEEKENDER Friday, October 23, 2015

K&K Auctions Presents an Estate Household

and Antique AuctionSunday Oct. 25, 10:00 a.m.

@ Camrose Elks Hall, 7402 - 50 Ave., Camrose, Alta

Featuring: Coins\paper money, fine jewelry (from store close out), beautiful teak furniture, hockey and baseball cards. Selection of die cast cars, trucks and tractors, and many more antique collectibles.

Phone Doug or Loraine

780-679-4142Check our website for complete listing and pictures

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Horses are strong ani-mals that have been relied upon for centuries to fi ll various roles. Once a pri-mary mode of transpor-tation for humans, horses also have helped farmers tend to their crops and entertained millions on the racetracks.

Since they are social animals, horses need at-tention and consistent care. Keeping a horse is quite a commitment, but it’s a commitment that can prove very rewarding. Caring for a horse’s needs will help keep the ani-mal happy and healthy. Horse’s require basic daily care that should be tai-lored to the season.Shelter

A horse habitat is an area where the animal can escape the elements when not grazing. Barns, stalls or even just shade coverings, depending on the area and climate, can make great shelters for horses. The shelter should not be smaller than 12 square feet. If a shelter is small, the horse will need to get more daily exercise to stretch out.

Fencing and gates

should be secure. Some horses are smart enough to get out of paddocks or their stalls simply by opening the gate. Chains and locks can help pre-vent escape artists.Food

Horses are grazing ani-mals and are accustomed to eating all day. If pas-tures are green and horses are getting enough grass, they may not need sup-plementation with hay. However, if the weather gets cold and grass is in short supply, horses will need access to plenty of hay. Many horse owners feed their horses twice a day and supplement their food with salt or mineral licks. Limit the amount of oats and sweet treats, es-pecially for animals that aren’t as active. A veter-inarian also can advise horse owners about the best types of feed for par-ticular horses based on the animals’ age, activity level, gender, and breed.Feet and Teeth

It is important to main-tain the health of a horse’s feet and teeth. An inabili-ty to grind food properly can prevent a horse from

getting proper nutrition, which is essential to their health. This is especially true when the weather gets cold and the horse needs extra energy in colder weather. An equine dentist can examine a horse’s teeth and make sure there are no issues preventing the horse from eating well.

Similarly, a horse spends most of its time on its feet. A farrier should be called in regularly to in-spect hooves and adjust shoes if they are worn. Rocks, debris, snow, ice, and other items on the ground can become lodged in the animal’s feet and cause irritation. Also, clipped hooves will chip less and provide more grip. Farriers can suggest other tips to keep feet in good health.Grooming

Daily grooming will help keep a horse comfortable. Brushing the horse’s coat provides a good opportu-nity to spend time with the animal and further foster a good relationship. A horse will learn to trust its owner more and more when owners make fre-

quent contact. Grooming also enables horse own-ers to inspect their ani-mals for any cuts, ticks or maladies that should be brought to the attention of a vet.

Remember to hose

down horses after a ride and during hot weather. Sweat can attract fl ies, leading to bites and sores. The Minnesota Horse Council notes that hors-es that spend substan-tial time outside may be

susceptible to sunburn. Apply a sunscreen to the horse’s nose, especially for light-colored horses. Sunburns can lead to blis-tering and infections, so make protecting horses from the sun a priority.

Canola Seed MeetingCanola Seed MeetingMonday, October 26th, 2015Monday, October 26th, 2015

Castor Community HallCastor Community HallSupper 6:00 p.m. Supper 6:00 p.m. Meeting to followMeeting to follow

Prizes & RefreshmentsPrizes & RefreshmentsPlease RSVPPlease RSVP

Castor 403-882-2490 Castor 403-882-2490 Alliance 780-879-2267Alliance 780-879-2267

Maintenance keeps horses healthy and happy