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Kerby NewsPublished byKerby Centre2013AugustVolume 29 #8In celebration of Alberta’s multicultural diversity Ukrainian dancers perform during Heritage Day festivities. For more articles celebrating Albertans see pages 7, 17, 18-19.InsideRelocation update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 6Public service to the rescue . . . . . . . . . . . Page 7Fall programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pages 9-155 August, 2013, Heritage DayPairing up with a fitness partner . . . . . . . Page 16A flood victimʼs praise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 17Visual ode to the back road . . . . . . . .Pages 18-19Stampede shots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 33Kerby Centre1133 - 7th Ave. S.W.Calgary AB T2P 1B2403-265-0661www.kerbycentre.comPO # 0040064604Change Your Address,Not Your LifeYou like your life just the way it is... you enjoythe simple pleasures of walking the dog, goingshopping and visiting with friends. So isn’t itcomforting to know that you can keep doingthe everyday things you enjoy when you liveat a Revera Retirement Residence?CalgaryChateau Renoir403-255-2105McKenzie Towne403-257-9331The Edgemont403-241-8990Scenic Acres403-208-0338OkotoksThe Heartland403-938-4448Medicine HatMeadowlands403-504-5123reveraliving.comRevera: Canadian owned for 50 yearswith more than 250 locations.11774 03.13

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August 2012 – Kerby News – Page 5President’s ReportKerby Centre can help you fire your brain cellsBy Hank HeeremaAs we age, the termdementia can become afeared word. In Canada in2011, according to theAlzheimer Society, 747,000Canadians were living withcognitive impairment whichFront Page:includes dementia. That is14.9% of all Canadiansaged 65+ years. If nothingchanges, this figure willgrow to 1.4 million by 2031as the baby boomers jointhe ranks of seniors, as agePhoto courtesey of Travel AlbertaDesign by Winifred RibeiroKerby NewsPublished monthly by Kerby Centre1133 - 7th Avenue S.W., Calgary, AB T2P 1B2(403) 265-0661 • Fax (403) 705-3212Kerby Centre Website: www.kerbycentre.come-mail: editor@kerbycentre.comPublisher:Luanne WhitmarshEditor:Barry WhiteheadArt Director:Winifred RibeiroTypesetter:Mandie HewittDistribution:Ted Dare, Jerry JonassonSales Consultants: Jerry Jonasson (403) 705-3238Ted Dare (403) 705-3240Classified Ads: (403) 234-6568 Fax (403) 705-3212The following volunteers assist our professional staff in theproduction and distribution of Kerby News each month. We areindebted to them for their help:Editorial Assistant:Proofing:Word Processing:Pam Oliver, Kathleen Burke.Margaret McGruther, Anita Dennis,Pam OliverAnna Davison, Pam Oliver.Mailing: Murray Beck, Don Clark, Joan Garland, Ellen Hansell,Murphy Jackson, Ida King, Judith Klement, John Lamb, Martha Lee,Wayne Orpe, Ruth Ouimet, Doris Paulick.Sales Office Support:August 2013Kerby CentreBoard of Directors2013 -20141133 - 7th Avenue S.W. Calgary, AB T2P 1B2EXECUTIVEPresident: Hank Heerema1st Vice President: Philip Dack2nd Vice President: Larry AllenTreasurer: Jerry ThompsonSecretary: Dick HehrPast President: Maureen WillsDirectorsMadeleine King, Cecile Montpellier, Marion Narum,Zane Novak, Robert Perrin, Luanne WhitmarshKERBY CENTREʼS MISSION:To assist older people to live as well as possiblefor as long as possible as residents in the community.Bernice MattsonKerby News is the official publication of Kerby Centre. Of the 30,000copies printed montly, 5,000 copies are mailed to its members. In addition,25,000 copies are distributed free of charge to readers throughout southernAlberta through the courtesy of retailers and agencies. Non-members cansubscribe for $25.00 per year, inclusive of postage and GST.Printed in Canada by Centralweb-Calgary..Canadian Publications Mail Product Sales, Agreement # 40064604.Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to:1133 - 7 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2P 1B2Material published in the editorial columns of the Kerby News is protectedby the Canada Copyright Act and may not be copied or reproduced by anymeans without the wrtitten consent of the Publisher.Although every precaution is taken to monitor advertising placed in theKerby News; claims made by advertisers are theirs and are not necessarilyendorsed by Kerby Centre. Kerby Centre reserves the right to refuse anyadvertising materials submitted.NOTE: Display advertising is accepted on the condition that, in the eventof a typographical error, or errors, that portion of the advertisementoccupied by the erroneous item will not be charged for but the remainderof the advertisment will be billable and will be paid for by the advertiserat the applicable rate.is the biggest risk factor forcognitive impairment.What is cognitive impairment?It is when someonehas trouble remembering,learning, concentrating andmaking decisions. Oftenone will hear the term,“mild cognitive impairment.”This is the intermediatestage of what isexpected in cognitivedecline related to agingand what is dementia. Itcan involve problems withyour memory, language,thinking and judgment.Often people will themselvesbegin to notice achange in their memory orconcentration, howeverthey are more than capableof doing their everydayactivities and continuing tolive independently.Like the rest of yourbody, your brain changes asyou age. It may mean thatyou are more forgetful as towhere your car keys are, orthe name of a person thatyou meet on the street orthe name of an object thatyou use rarely. Cognitiveabilities can also be affectedby other factors such assmoking, lack of exercise,high blood pressure, stressand diabetes.So what can one doabout their cognitive abilities?There are many programsand websites thathave claims of enhancingyour cognition. Some ofthese are Posit Science’sBrain HQ program,Lumosity and Fit Brains.These programs are usuallycomputer-based and dohave a monthly or yearlyfee for use of them. Theywork on areas of concentration,speed of processing,flexibility, problemsolving, memory, visualspatialabilities and language.They can be fun toplay and some of theresearch shows that theycan be useful for adults andchildren of all ages.Kerby Centre has offereda program for older driversthis past year calledDriveSharp from PositScience. Three of thegames in the InSight programwork on speed ofvisual processing, usefulfield of view (what you seewithout moving your head)and distraction. Ninetypercent of the decisionsthat you make while drivingare done using youreyes. Some participantsthis past year have noticedimprovements in theirvisual processing in thatthey are more alert to whatis happening around themwhile they are driving andthat they feel more confidentand comfortable driving.This program is availableagain in the fall offeringof courses in this issue.It has also been statedthat playing bridge, doingcrossword puzzles andSudoko can be stimulatingfor the brain. Of course,one of the vital componentsof brain health is tocontinue to be involvedwith your community inwhatever capacity, and tospend time with friendsand family. You do notneed to be a social buttefly.However, social connectionis vital for cognitivehealth. Physical exercise isalso important. Go out for awalk with your family andfriends, discuss politics orwhatever topic of interest,and get those brain cellsfiring. Remember, everylittle bit helps in keeping ushealthy both physically andmentally.Excellence In Care● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Renee White Administratorwww.harmonyhomes.ca

Page 6 – Kerby News – August 2013Kerby Centre relocation project updateKerby Centre, in partnershipwith Silvera forSeniors, completed theselection process of anarchitectural firm withthe experience, skills andresources to provideFunctional Programmingand early-stage ConceptualDesign services for eachagency’s proposed newfacilities at the JacquesSite. Kerby is pleasedto announce that S2Architecture was selectedamong a number of strongcandidates for this phaseof work.S2 Architecture is anestablished firm with a20-year history of designexcellence. They are a fullservice architectural andinterior design firm withstudios in Calgary andEdmonton, engaged ininspired and innovativedesign and planning.Their work spans a broadrange of building andproject types and thefoundation of their successis deeply rooted inthe delivery of creativeand innovative designsolutions for their clients,their communities and theenvironment.S2 Architecture’s approachis one of inclusion, respectand collaboration and theystrive to create enduringarchitecture that provides ameaningful contribution tothe built environment.Their team is comprised oftalented, motivated individualswho bring energyand passion to their culturealong with a collaborativespirit to their work. S2aspires to cultivate a funand engaging environmentthat fosters inspiration,innovation and teamwork.This initial phase ofwork is scheduled to kickoffin mid-July and becomplete in about sevenmonths. The expected outcomesof this phase ofwork include:● An understanding ofwhere Kerby will be locatedwithin the Jacques Site.● The size of the proposednew centre.● A complete picture offuture programs and serv-ices offered in the newhome● The types of facilitiesand amenities required tohouse the programs andservices.● An early-stage 3Dconceptual design of theproposed new facility.The process coordinatedby S2 will also enableKerby and Silvera tomake informed decisionsregarding the merits ofco-developing a jointfacility versus two independentfacilities.The Kerby CentreRelocation Project isexpected to take at leastfive years. KerbyCentre’s staff and boardare committed to ensuringthat there will be nodisruption in programsand services providedthroughout the relocationprocess. The existingKerby Centre will continueto serve the 55+ populationof Calgary until anew home is built.For more informationabout S2, please visit theirwebsite at www.s2architecture.com.For moreinformation about the newKerby Centre please visitwww.kerbycentre.com orcontact Brandon Powell,Director of the KerbyCentre Relocation Project,at brandonp@kerbycentre.comor at 403-705-3252.Dixie Bain—Seniors Real Estate SpecialistOwner/AgentDirect: 403-375-0005dixie@dixiebain.comArticle courtesyof VicKurtis Bain—Property Management SpecialistOwner/BrokerDirect: 403-375-0004kurtisbain@homelifecentral.caWith over 35 years of combined experience, our team is committed inoffering exceptional serviceCall us today for all your Real Estate needs403-375-0002

The prairie spirit of volunteerismBy Mike RobinsonWallace Stegner, somewherein the middle sectionof his epic prairie novel“Wolf Willow,” describesthe dreadful winter of1906–1907 as “a winter sotough, not even a Finncould make a go of it.”Finns in the era ofStegner’s family homesteadingefforts in theCypress Hills, circa1914–1920, were legendaryworkers. But thescreaming chill winds anddrifting snow created conditionswhere “all thatremained, if anything, wasthe will to cooperate.”And so those prairiehomesteaders bandedtogether in the fictionalcommunity of Whitemud todig out in the spring of1907, and contribute to thecreation of institutions thathave become emblematicof cooperative spirit. Todaywe have socialized medicine,cooperative foodstores, feedlots and financialinstitutions in largemeasure because of theprairie spirit that rose afterthat horrific winter.Looking carefully at theprairie cooperative spirit,we see that it champions thecollective instead of theindividual; it is altruistic inlarge measure, and it is rootedin unstinting public service.One sees its purest formin the performance ofCalgary’s mayor, NaheedNenshi. Tireless, enthusiasticabout Calgary’s ability torecover from the epic flood,intelligent, supremely wellinformed,and at timeshumorous in the face ofhuman frailty (“I can’t believethat I have to tell people not torun a generator indoors . . .”),he played a Stegnerian rolein the flood drama.What I find so refreshingin the mayor’s strongembrace of his role is itsstrong articulation of publicservice in times of great publicdistress. In a Harperianworld where private initiativeis so often held up as thesine qua non of society, it isbrilliant to see public initiativeenabling and creatingthe conditions for the returnto work. For all its vauntedglobal financial acumen andpower, the oil patch played adistinctly second-fiddle roleto municipal road crews, theCanadian Armed Forces,and, let’s face it, public servants.It has been a long timesince those who labour inpublic service have had theirmoment in the sun.Citizen volunteers toowere front and centre in therecovery efforts. Facebookcrackled with spontaneousappeals for and provisionof free labour, invitationsto backyard ‘thank-you’barbecues, and offers ofpick-up trucks to haulflood detritus to landfills. Ithink that mayor Nenshiset the tone for much ofthis infectious compassion,and the citizens followedhis lead with both empathyand altruism.Interestingly, Facebookwas also the forum for ventinganger directed at environmentalistswho hadbegun to connect the dots. Ithink that they usefully actas intellectual volunteers:linking climate science,government consultingreports, traditional wisdom,and informed intuition in thecause of public understandingof rogue weather events.The anger, I think, stemsfrom perceived threats to thestatus quo by “self-proclaimedknow it alls,” iconslike David Suzuki, and well,scientists. The flood and itsaftermath are bad enough.Do we also have to put upwith criticisms of our floodplaindeveloping, consumerdriven, carbon heavy society?Well, yes. Critical thinkingabout natural disasters isa natural human response,and probably as old asmankind. Citizens who volunteerto do this thinkingshould be valued as much asthe guy who volunteers hisFord F-150 to take soddengyproc to the landfill.I think the biggest task weneed to accomplish in thenext few months is maximizingthe social learningfrom the flood experience.Yes, we will recover, andyes we will rebuild, but willwe rethink the buildingexperience? This was amuch more significantevent than the flood of2005, and those that camebefore. Will it nourish thecreation of institutions similarto those that sprangfrom the winter of1906–1907, or will it besimply the impetus toquickly pay for and buildmore of the same?The flood of 2013 couldtruly be a policy watershedmoment for Alberta. It couldset the stage for the creationof new urban infrastructureAugust 2013 – Kerby News – Page 7above the flood plain. Itcould result in citizenforums that provide grassrootsinstruction to ourpoliticians to think ahead, toplan for greater prairie rains,and to anticipate our commonfuture. It might alsonudge us closer to a lightercarbon world.Mike Robinson is a TroyMedia columnistRecover. Rebuild. ReorganizeIn the aftermath of the worst crisis to ever hit our city,we’re here to help turn chaos and upheaval into order.Professional cleaning & disinfecting of salvageable itemsSeparation and disposal of any items that cannot be savedInventory and replacement of essential household effects. Temporary or permanent home relocation assistanceCall us today for your free organization consultation.Christine Salberg403.620.4300 info@sortandtoss.com----SORT and TOSSProfessional OrganizingSolutionsMember, Professional Organizers in Canada

Page 8 – Kerby News – August 2013Canadaʼs healthcare not keeping upBy Doug FirbyCanadians either love or hatetheir public healthcare system.But what do they really knowabout how it compares on theinternational stage?Comparing the healthcaresystems employed in countriesaround the world feels like amug’s game. It is incrediblycomplex because of the infinitevariables that come into play.How does one properly weighsuch factors as cost per capita,measured outcomes, mortalityrates and satisfaction? Anyresult is open to challenge.But the InternationalHealthcare Report Card, preparedby the Ipsos polling firmon behalf of Reuters News,took a simpler and more manageableapproach. It lookedat 15 countries, includingCanada, and measured theperceptions of the patientsthemselves on whether accessand patient experience hadimproved in the past five years.And the answer forCanada’s health systemdefenders is not good news.More than 12,000 individualsresponded to the surveys incountries from around theWho will pay foryour funeral expenses?✔ Pays immediate CASH at time of need!Up to $15,000.✔ Protects against inflation!✔ Plans increase in value.✔ Accepted by funeral directors everywhere.❑❑❑• Use an insect repellent with DEET.• Wear light-coloured long-sleevedshirts and pants, and a hat.• Consider staying indoors at dawn anddusk when mosquitoes are most active.world, including Argentina,Japan, Belgium, Australia, theUnited Sates, and most ofthe European countries. Theywere asked questions abouthow much easier is it to accesshealthcare services than it wasfive years ago, and how theirexperience in the system comparesfor the same time period.Overall, the average of thescores suggests that therehave been improvements onboth measures, but somecountries outperformed whileothers were in the tank.Just like the once-ridiculedautomobiles they produce,✔ No medical required!✔ Travel plan assistance.✔ Low monthly premium rates to fit any budget✔ Plans available to age 85✔ Serving Canadians since 1963.Call (403) 257-2279 for more informationor visit our website at www.purpleshield.caA+ ratingSouth Korea has emerged asthe winner of most improvedon both access to specific servicesand on the experience. Itwas followed by Argentina,Japan and Belgium. Perhapssurprisingly, Poland andAustralia also ranked well forimproved patient experience.At the bottom of the scale,the financial basket case,Spain, came in dead last –patients there reported thatboth access and experiencehad declined drastically in thepast five years. While theaverage score of all 15 countrieswas +130 points,Spain’s was a devastating -372 points – far and awayworse than its 14 comparators.That score earned it theonly F in the group of 15.Hungary was second last, andItaly third last, showing thatthe European nations overallwere on the negative side ofthe ledger. That includesFrance, Great Britain andSome mosquitoes carry the West Nile virus,so it’sbest to avoid being bitten at all.For more information and tips, visit fightthebite.infoor call Health Link Alberta at 1-866-408-5465. 465.even Sweden, often heraldedas a model socialist example.Where was Canada? Itranked ninth, with a score of105 points. The authors characterizedthat as a B-. Whatthat means is that it hasn’timproved at near the degreeof the eight other countriesranked above it. Even theoften-criticized U.S. healthcaresystem was ranked asmore improved, pulling in199 points and earning a B+.There are some importantthings to keep in mind whenconsidering this survey. First,it measured the users’ perceptionsof the system, whichisn’t as objective a measureas statistics, such as mortalityrates, for example. Secondly,it is not a ranking of the“best” system, but rather themost improved. As any highschool underachiever can tellyou, being voted mostimproved does not qualifyyou to be valedictorian. Butthere are troubling issues forCanadian policy makers toconsider. Health care, likemost modern services, isdriven by technologicalinnovation. If you are notconstantly innovating andadopting best practices,something that might havebeen considered first-ratejust two or three years agobecomes tired and old-hattoday. Just ask the beleagueredfolks at BlackBerrywho didn’t think they had tokeep up with the iPhone.As an aging populationputs new pressures on ourhealthcare system, stayingahead of the game willrequire using emergingtechnology to gain new efficiencies.As research byCanada Health Infoway hasshown, the use of electronicmedical records is just onesuch obvious innovationthat will improve service ata sustainable cost.The onus falls back on thegovernments which controlnot only the budgets, but alsothe strategic directions of ourhealthcare systems. It’s timefor them to realize that eightcountries, at least, are gettingbetter at this essential servicefaster than we are.We would be well servedto visit some of those countriesnow, explore what theydid to bring about suchimprovements, and considerwhether some of those ideascan be implemented here. Tome, that’s a much healthierexercise than the never-endingdebate over public versusprivate systems. Let’sput the ideology aside, andfocus on what will make oursystem better for everyone.Doug Firby is Editor-in-Chief and National Affairscolumnist for Troy Media

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Page 16 – Kerby News – August 2013Healthy aging with a little help from intergenerational friendsEye-brain-body therapy with a partner improves balance for seniors; nonprofit founder reviews benefitsBy Ginny GrimsleyTwo major areas connectedto overall healththat are too frequentlyoverlooked, particularlyfor those aged 65 andolder, are visual capabilityand social connectedness.“Physical and mentalattributes are intimatelyconnected, and what manyReal EstateMortgagesWills & EstatesPowers of AttorneyPersonal Directives(Living wills)Notary PublicDependant AdultCorporations❑❑❑YouDeservethe Best!do not realize is that balanceis 20 percent basedon vision. There are multipleways of testing this,but perhaps the most simpleis to stand on one leg,and then try to do so withyour eyes closed. Whenyour eyes are closed, yourvestibular system, whichcontrols your body’s bal-ance, begins to workovertime,” says KarenPeterson, a therapist withmultiple certifications,and creator of the newbook and video series,“Move With Balance:Healthy Aging Activitiesfor Brain and Body,”(www.MoveWithBalance.org). She’s also the founderand director of GivingBack, a nonprofit organizationthat creates and distributesprograms that supportsenior health.“Seniors of all ages, 55to 105, need to continuallywork on improving theirbalance, coordination,strength, vision and cognitiveskills,” says Peterson,who has been teachingvision, brain and kinesiologicalmodalities to children,We provide a broad range of personal and health careservices for all levels of retirement living. From privateindependent suites to care center rooms. 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Theobjective is to reduce thenumber of falls in elderlywho are institutionalized,many with cognitivedeficits. The study wasdesigned to compare thenumber of falls in thegroup doing the Move WithBalance exercises to thenumber of falls in thoseserving as controls (noexercise). While the multiyearstudy is in the peerreviewprocess, data showsa statistically significantreduction in falls in the targetgroup – 38 percent.Peterson reviews thebenefits of pairing with atraining buddy while practicingexercises that facilitateeye-brain-body cohesion,and stresses theimportance of vision exercise.Vision gives the nervoussystem updated informationabout the positionof body parts in relation toeach other and the environment.With that informationwe judge distances,avoid obstacles and controlour balance. Visualinformation goes directlyto the midbrain, where itbecomes part of the sensorymotor pathway. Thisinformation lets us knowand control where we arein space. When people getolder, they tend to losetheir control of this seeingbasedsystem that providesspatial orientation. Withone in three seniors experiencinga significant fallthis year, visual-spatialexercises are an importantmeasure for prevention.Working with a partner istremendously beneficial formany of these exercises.Not only does it help withstructure, consistency ofschedule and morale, manyof Peterson’s exercises callfor coordinated movementsand fast reaction times,including ball tosses.Partners can help cue andcoach, and they providesecurity for seniors afraidto challenge themselves forfear of falling.Successful execution ofthese exercises indicatesgood brain processing ability,which is necessary forcognitive skills and balance,Peterson says.

August 2013 – Kerby News – Page 17Volunteers rescue flood victims from impossible tasksBy Frances DennisI could only watch andwonder. Old and frail, I couldnot even lift the proverbialfeather up the slippery cellarsteps from the flooded basementof my daughter’s home.The flood had not created thesame damage in my owncondo; the main problemwas helping my daughter toclear out 22 years of accumulated“treasures” sitting inthe three feet of water andsewage backup in her house.Up and down the streeteveryone had the sameproblem. The Calgary communityof Erlton, next to theStampede grounds on theElbow River, had beenevacuated on June 20th.In the basement there werecabinets of files, papers andphotographs, sodden boxesof more files, papers, suitcases,cupboards of semi-discardedclothing and dozensof books on makeshift bookcases– shelves separated bybreeze blocks, mostly nowknocked over onto soddencarpets on the floor. Majorappliances - washer and dryer,furnace and hot water boiler –were a complete write-off.Everything had to be lifted toground level, whether for salvageor rubbish.It was almost impossible tosee in the basement because,as in the rest of the house,there was no power, whichhad been cut off as a safetymeasure when the floodwater seeped in. The onlylight was from flashlightsbrought by the volunteers.There was no clean waterand no possibility of hotwater for cleaning purposes.At this stage my only contribution,apart from wringingmy hands in despair,was to write out the mandatorysigns to be put in thefront window. Need pump.Need gas. Need electricity.Rescue came suddenlyfrom unexpected sources.A friend whose day job wasin the realm of high financeoffered to help. He wasjoined by a city lawyer who,forewarned, had boughtnew rubber boots, the laston the shelves of the localstore. He and his daughterarrived by bike and gotstraight to work. Thesethree generous souls hadalready experienced theproblem of basement clearoutwhen they had volunteeredto help others theprevious day.Then quite suddenly, as ifby magic, the house wasfull of young people offeringto help. They came intwos and threes and formeda human chain from thefilthy, muddy basement upthe narrow cellar steps andout into the street wherethey piled up everythingthat was beyond salvation.My daughter, who wasworking away in the basement,was trying hard to protectprecious possessions thatshe thought could be saved.There was Mildred, forinstance, the life-size dressmaker’sdummy broughtfrom England many yearsago. Her grandmother’s furcoat and her own best velvetevening cloak disappeared upthe steps, but she agreed thatthey had been contaminatedbeyond recovery by the dirty,polluted flood water. Thevolunteer brigade was verythorough about checking withthe owner before allocatinganything to the rubbish heap.A young woman appearedwith face masks for us alland insisted we put them on,explaining the hazards theywere to combat. Coffee anddonuts appeared as if fromnowhere just as hunger wassetting in for many workers.Someone called me Grannieand told me, politely, to keepout of the way.It was apparent that some ofthese volunteers had come ontheir own initiative, whileothers, the Samaritan’s Pursefor instance, were making aplanned response to the crisis.Some came with emergencysupplies provided by the RedCross while others were followingguidelines from thelocal community centre.Three hours later, whenthe job was done, the volunteersdisappeared as quicklyas they had come. 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Page 18 – Kerby News – August 2013Revisiting the past:Story and photos by Tim JohnstonPage design and layoutby Winifred Ribeirodown Alberta’s Highway 12 and homeDahl house on Highway 886.Once something grand, Chinook.Country school along Highway 9.Prairie Stonehenge.It’s hard to explain myattraction to locations wherepeople once dwelled. When Ivisit places where the populationis long gone or just hanging on, Ihave an almost visceral reactionthat makes me wonder what lifewas like there in the halcyon days.That’s why I look for opportunitiesfor road trips that take me tosuch destinations.In May, I had some work inRed Deer. That provided reasonenough to head east on Highway12 afterward to explore a partof Central East Alberta that Ihadn’t seen in several years.Leaving Red Deer late in theafternoon, I stopped in everylittle settlement along the way.By nightfall I was in Coronationas a guest of the CoronationMotel (breakfast included!). Thenext day, I drove on to Monitor,New Brigden and Sedalia, thenwest to Highway 36. That tookme down to the Trans-CanadaHighway and a non-stop run toCalgary and home. Photographswere taken in villages and villageremnants as well as at isolatedpioneer schools and houses,some of which are now over100 years old.Flat bed, Monitor.So what did I see along theway? A wonderful front yard inErskine; Alberta Prairie Railwaypassenger coaches in Stettler;and the enormous and abandonedEmporium in Botha. In GadsbyI photographed the curling rink,where no one has curled for25 years, and the brick bankbuilding. Old bank buildings arestill quite common althoughseldom used any more by theiroriginal owners. This one is nowhome to the Gadsby HobbyClub. The village once had anInternational Harvester dealerand the building, with its ornatescreen door, still stands. A fainttrace of the IH logo can still beseen up on the pointy part of thefacade. The school is perhapsthe most modern building in thehamlet although no longer usedfor its original purpose. As if toemphasize, the "S" is missingfrom the school sign.Halkirk was rather nice,particularly with its restoredhotel. I asked about the rate($55 with the bathroom downthe hall) and maybe should havetaken a room. I would have saved$30 but wouldn't have got quiteas far down the road as I wantedto be. Halkirk boasts a tallwater tower with village nameemblazoned, the two-story SnackShop and Consignment Storeand Buck's Place for HandmadeCrafts. Castor and Federal werevisited but didn't merit anyphotographs. The light wasfading and I was getting tired.Or maybe I was entranced by theendless field of wind turbinesnear Fleet, their synchronizedred lights popping across theprairie in the deepening dusk.Coronation was reachedafter dark and I settled in at theCoronation Motel. Photographswere downloaded to the MacBook and email messages sentto family. At 5:30 next morning,I awoke and couldn’t get backto sleep, which was good, as Igot a head start with the incredibledawn light. Coronation’ssignature billboard depicting acrown outlined in colored lightsshowed from my motel windowand became the first photographof a new day.As advertised, breakfast wasincluded. This meant Mrs. Motelfried eggs on an electric skilletwhile Mr. Motel cooked baconand sausages in some sort ofenormous oven, from the topof which issued all the fumesand cooking odors of the foodinside. It was a tasty breakfastbut I smelled of fried bacon allday long.Leaving the motel, Idrove around town looking for"likely suspects" and found themat a feed mill, Jack's Shoe Store,the office of the “CoronationReview,” and the once-upon-atimeAvalon Theatre.Eastbound again, I reachedmy turning point at Monitor.This tiny hamlet proved to bephotographically productive.The boarded-up post officebuilding, still with its sign acrossthe front, seemed embraced inthe arms of encroaching trees.Across the road I visited anabandoned house with a backporch full of intricate detail.Backed into a nearby shed sata 1940's vintage GMC flat decktruck.Leaving Monitor, I travelledsouth toward New Brigden, thesite of one of the last watertowers built to service steamlocomotives of the Grand TrunkPacific Railroad.About 15 kilometers north ofNew Brigden, I noticed strangehigh bluffs west of the highway,perhaps ten kilometers distant.Visiting these would be interestingbut there didn’t seem to be aroad that led to them. But as Icontinued down the highway ablue sign appeared, beckoningme to turn west to see the “MudButtes, a Natural Attraction.”Advertisement on the Botha Emporium building.Following a gravel road finallygot me to the top of the bluffs.Had I gone any further, I couldhave ended up in a wreck at thebottom of the buttes, as an oldChrysler K Car already had! Thearea is both eerie and fascinating.The distance from the topsof the buttes to the bottom ofthe washouts is about 300 feet.The composition of the bluffsincludes strange flaky dirt ontop that, when wet by rain,slips away down the gullies inmud flows and erodes thebluffs.After an hour’s visit, I droveon to New Brigden. This is avery isolated part of the province,which accounts for the continuingexistence of its little school.There is also a post office, cladin shiny tin plates, the aforementionedwater tower, and StJohn's Anglican Church. Thechurch doors were unlockedand the lights turned on whenI flipped the switch. All theaccouterments of an active churchwere present, including thecollection plate, because it is anactive church. A neighborhoodcat attended with me. Apart fromthese buildings, there are perhapstwo or three homes beinglived in and about the samenumber of places folk have justleft behind.The hamlet of Sedaliaboasts two post offices. Theoriginal federally providedcookie-cutter building is abandonedand the "new" post officeis located in a private home.Besides gathering one's mail,some libations are available forsale, movies can be rented andsnack food purchased. A babyshower gift hung from the windowcrank near the post boxes.While not officially "mail" itwould no doubt reach its intendedrecipient.Heading south from Sedalia,a solitary house sat near thehighway. The building is over100 years old and the story ofone of its denizens is told on asmall card attached to the siding.A little girl moved into thehouse in 1909 when she wasthree years old. In 2000, shereturned and read the card.Reaching Cereal, I encounteredone of the causes of thedecline of rural communities.The CNR line that once ran herehas long been abandoned. Now,however, the rails have beentorn up and the ties are beingsalvaged as well. The MarshallWells store is boarded up but thevillage had a couple of interestinghomes made out of formerbusiness properties.From Cereal, I travelledwest to Chinook where I saw awonky old tumbledown build-Snack Shop and Consignment Store, Halkirk.Wind turbines near Fleet.ing that was once a garage ofconsiderable stature. In comparison,the Chinook Hall is practicallypristine. At Youngstown,I turned south to Big Stone, andthen on to Pollockville, Cessford,Wardlow and Patricia.Photographs were taken alongthe way with the last being madeat Millicent where I encountereda barn repaired with license platesand a final abandoned housesituated among beautiful trees.The Emporium, Botha.Over the course of a lateafternoon, an evening and along day, I travelled nearly 700kilometers. What I experienced,I felt, was a sense of whatpioneers of the region may havefelt when they arrived over100 years ago: enormous spaceand distances, and a sense ofpossibilities that might be.This was rather a lonelyroad trip, but one that I highlyrecommend.❑Tim Johnston retired to Calgary after a 30-year career with theAlberta Teachers’ Association in Edmonton.To see more of his stories and photographs, visit his website atwww.timothyallanjohnston.com.August 2013 – Kerby News – Page 19St John’s Anglican Church, New Brigden.Coronation’s Avalon Theatre Marquee.Sedalia Post Office, Movie Rentals and Liquor Sales.

Page 20 – Kerby News – August 2013AllAboutSeniors403-730-4070Companionship care for seniorsSpecializing in companionship carefor seniors residing in their own homesor in assisted living centresAll About Seniors can help:• Maintain independence• Increase confidence and assurance• Reduce workload for supporting family• Licenced - Insured - BondedCrossword Puzzle❑❑❑Solution on page 25Is Anybody There?Released April 2009 (1 hr & 34 min)Rated G-13—DramaFriday, August 30, 2012 at 1:00 PMin the Kerby Centre LoungeTickets are $1.00 from the Education andRecreation Department, Room 305Price includes a snack and a drink!Sponsored by The Lodge at Valley Ridge1133 7th Avenue SW, Calgary AB T2P 1B2Kerby Centre

August 2013 – Kerby News – Page 21Book Review“What Happenedto Mickey?”byPeter McSherryin Scotland and moved withhis family to Canada in 1914.By all accounts, little Mickeywas a good boy until aboutage eleven, when he startedcommitting small thefts.Those petty capers escalateduntil Mickey waswell-known to fellow criminalsand police alike.Usually drunk, he was constantlyin and out of jail andhad unapologetically luredhis younger brothers intosimilar lives of crime. Hewas, therefore, a naturalsuspect, especially sincerumors placed him at thescene of the murder. Afterthe trial, when Mickey wasfound guilty of JimmyWindsor’s murder and sen-tenced to “hang by the neckuntil dead,” he screamedthat he’d been framed.Just days before his scheduleddeath, Mickey won anew trial. Amazingly, he wasdeemed innocent then, andset free.But freedom obviouslywasn’t something Mickeyappreciated. Though he’dgotten sober while in jail, hecontinued living an unsavorylife, cumulating in aheist that became known as“Toronto’s Greatest Crimeof World War II” and a daringescape from the hardtimeprison cell to which hewas sent.And then Donald“Mickey” McDonald “wasnever certainly seen again,anywhere, anytime, anyplace…”So what happened toCanada’s infamous PublicEnemy Number One?Author Peter McSherryhas theories, and in “WhatHappened to Mickey?” heexplains them and sharesrumors, posing the questionof how long McDonaldcontinued his crime spreeafter escaping and howlong he survived. In learningabout McDonald’sreckless life, I daresay thatfew readers would be surprisedto someday learnthat he temporarily cheateddeath, just like he continuallycheated justice.That cliff-hanging mysterybecomes the perfectending to what truly feelslike an old noir black-andwhitegangster movie onpaper – and since a goodpart of it occured relativelyrecently, I think this bookhas an audience that’swider than it first seems.If, in fact, you’re a historybuff, an old-time crimefan, or if you just love agood gangster story, grab“What Happened toMickey?” and watch yourtime disappear…The Bookworm is TerriSchichenmeyer. She lives ona hill in Wisconsin with twodogs and 11,000 books.c.2013, Dundurn$24.99 U.S. andCanada. 350 pages,includes notesThe water heater died thismorning – just after you gotinto the shower.That was, of course, rightafter you spilled coffee onyour lap. Then, when youjumped up with a scream onyour lips, you upset the platethat held breakfast.Right onto the floor.Some days are like that:you wish you could just disappearwhere nobody wouldfind you. And in the newbook “What Happened toMickey?” by PeterMcSherry, you’ll read aboutone man who somehow did.Because of its brutality,the murder quickly madenational headlines: smalltimeToronto bookie JimmyWindsor was relaxing after abusy day of collecting bets,when several men entered hishouse, beat Windsor, andkilled him in front of his family.The public was terrified;it was 1939 and many consideredthis audacious crime asproof that gangsters had infiltratedToronto.Forty-seven days later,police arrested local thiefDonald “Mickey” MacDonaldand his brother, Alex, forthe murder.Mickey MacDonald (later,McDonald) was born in 1907BL BradenDenture ClinicFULL DENTURESERVICEWheelchair Accessible609 - 14 St. NWOFFICE NO. 168GROUND FLOORSENIORS may qualify forspecial health care assistance403 283-1134Mikkelsen kelsen Houseat Riverview VillageLocated in the southeastcommunity of DoverClose to walking paths,shopping and bus routesAffordable SeniorsRental HousingStudio, 1 & 2 bedroom suitesstarting at $675/monthSome wheelchair/barrier-freesuites availableFor seniors with reduced incomesSpacious suites with high ceilingsLarge windows with panoramicviews of the city and mountainsMonthly rent includes heat,water and sewerSpaces for group activitiesSurface and undergroundroundparking available at anadditional costPark-like settingNo petsSmoke-free environmentNow RentingSHOW SUITEViewing by appointmentRental inquiries ies - Call 403.441.0673Rental office located in Kanerva a Houseat Riverview Village2945 - 26 Avenue SE, CalgaryOwned and managed by Bethany Care Societywww.bethanycare.com

Page 22 - Kerby News - August 2013Seniors ScenePam worried vacationsmeant leaving Mom alone…Mom’s now living at Chartwelland neither one wants thevacation to endChartwell’s Guest Stay program is designed to offershort-term accommodation and temporary support.This includes a respectful and relaxed environment,tasty and nutritious dining options and access to on-siteservices. You’ll have the peace of mind of knowing yourloved one is not alone, and they’ll have the comfort andconvenience of being in a safe and secure Chartwellretirement residence.GAME ONlet’s playBring your competitivespirit, zest for findingfun and enjoy a deliciouslunch followed by outdoorgames with friends!STUDIO & ONE-BEDROOMSUITES AVAILABLE4315 Richardson Rd. SW.,Calgary, ABRSVP 403-242-9075chartwell.comCompiled by KathleenBurkeSilver ThreadsOn August 2 the InglewoodSilver Threads will be visitinga farm for lunch, pickyour own fruit or vegetables,or buy pre-picked. The costto members is $15, whichincludes lunch.Inglewood Silver Threads islocated at 1311 9 Avenue SE.For more information aboutthe farm visit, or other activities,please contact Wendy at403-264-1006.Ogden House SeniorsOgden House SeniorsActivity Centre offers avariety of weekly classesand activities from exercisegroups to cribbage andwood carving. Water colourclasses, taught by a professionalinstructor, are fillingup fast. Classes are held onFridays from 1-3 p.m. Thecost is $40 for members and$65 for non-members.The Centre is located at2102 69 Avenue SE. Forfurther information call403-279-2003, or emailprograms@ogden50plus.org.Social Dance ClubThe Social Dance Clubholds Saturday night dances atthe Kerby Centre. On August31, Jana and Danny will providethe music for dancing.Please note there will beno dance on August 3.Doors open at 7:15 p.m.Dancing begins at 8 p.m., andtickets are $10 for members and$12 for guests, including a snack.Social Dance Club eventsare held in the Kerby Centregymnasium, located at 1133 7Avenue SW. For more informationplease call Sharon at403-242-6957.ELECT SUITES AVAILABLE. LIMITED TIME MOVE-IN INCENTIVES.The Manor Village at Rocky Ridge Elegant Senior Living Lesbians meet atKerby CentreThe Lesbian Seniors’ Groupmeets the third Thursday ofevery month in the KerbyCentre, Room 313, at 2 p.m.This is a casual discussionamong a group of older lesbianstalking about their concernsand ideas for events.Feel free to drop in.The Kerby Centre is locatedat 1133 7 Avenue SW. Forfurther information pleasecall Jennifer at 403-269-6531.Greater Forest LawnThere will be five starbingo at Greater Forest LawnSeniors Citizens Society onAugust 1 and August 15 at12.15 p.m. On August 20there will be a tour of FieldStone Fruit Wines, locatednear Strathmore. The busleaves the Centre at 11:45a.m and returns at 3 p.m.The Centre is located at3425 26 Avenue SE. For moreinformation about activitiesand events call 403-272-4661or online at www.gfls.org.Submissions andDeadlinesfor Seniors SceneThe deadline for SeniorsScene is the 10th of eachmonth. Kerby Newsreserves the right to editsubmissions for content,length and suitability. E-mail: editor@kerbycentre.comor fax: (403) 705-3212 or mail to TheEditor, Kerby News c/oKerby Centre, 1133-7th.Avenue S.W., Calgary,AB, T2P 1B2Community EventsCompiled by KathleenBurkeMusic at HeritageThroughout August, HeritagePark continues its free summerconcerts: Music in the Plaza.On August 7, Klezmerovitz,an Eastern European, folk,Jewish party band plays traditionalrhythms for your entertainment.The rockabilly/countryBobby Kork Orchestra headlinesthe concert on August 14,and on August 21 “ClassicalRevolution” will play a selectionof popular classical music.On August 28, singer TayoGbalajobi will present a concertof standard and contemporaryhit music.All concerts take place in theHeritage Town Square andcommence at 6 p.m.For more information pleasecall 403-268-8500 or visitwww.HeritagePark.ca.Continued on page 32

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This powerful discussion will focus onhow to manage life events without them managing us.An interactive talk with Susan Brandt about what impacts us,both world events and circumstances in our own lives.Learn how to ensure that events don’t take over!Susan has extensive experience in counselling andpresents on a variety of topics.Oct 7 The Power of Acupuncture and MassageAlison Goss a Doctor or Acupuncture and Chinese Medicineand Jill Burk a massage therapist from Health Span Inc. willtalk about the benefits of acupuncture and massage for theaging body. Arthritis, Parkinsons’ and many other conditionsrespond to the use of acupuncture or massage. Topics willinclude pain control, healing and recovering from hip or kneesurgery.Escorted, 9 meals, ethnicculture, food & entertainment,2 evening performances.(book & pay at least60 days before departure & beentered to win a special night)Eastern Canada ToursHuge selection. 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All meals, activitiesincluding nature walks,movies, line dancing & more.Grand Tour of Arizona❑Nov. 1-15 (15 days)❑Dbl. pp. $3497, Sgl. $4287❑Escorted, fly to Phoenix, 23meals, entry fees, insc., tips,taxes & door to door pickup.Includes Las VegasA-STAR TOURSOKANAGAN VALLEYOctober 6 to 11$569.00Includes 3 breakfasts,Village Cheese Company,Okanagan Opal, Wine Tour and Tasting,The Jammery, Kasugai Gardens, tour of theHoney Bee Planet and the Davison OrchardsTour and apple pie.TEMPLE GARDENS MINERALSPA & CASINO MOOSEJAW4 days $319.00Aug 25, Sept 23 & Oct 20Includes $20 Meal & $40 slot play,city tour, optional day tour to ReginaTEMPLE GARDENS MINERALSPA & CASINO MOOSEJAW5 days - Aug 25 $419.00Includes $25 meal & $50 slot play,city tour, optional day to Regina, unlimited pooltime and a free day to do as ❑ you pleaseST. EUGENE MISSION ❑ &FAIRMONT HOT SPRINGS4 days - September 17 ❑ $399.003 lunches, $10 meal coupons,$15 slot play, optional day tourand unlimited hot springs pool timeDEADWOOD, SD7 days – Sept 18 & Oct 28Includes: 4 nights in Deadwood1 in Great Falls, 1 in Regina,5 breakfast, $10 Slot Play, $5 food coupon,Wine & cheese reception, free slot & blackjacktournaments with cash prizes, optional day tripsYELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK & DEADWOOD10 days – Sept 15Includes: 9 nights, 11 meals, Virginia City,Imax & Grizzly Wolf Visitors center, discover Yellowstone,Keystone Steam train ride to Hill City, Homestake Gold Mine, Ft. Pierre Railroad andLiving Map Presentation with lunch, Mt Rushmore and Crazy Horse Memorial.❑❑❑WEST COAST HOLIDAY9 days – Sept 24 $1179.00Includes: 4 nights in Victoria,2 nights Vancouver, 1 night Kamloopsand Salmon Arm, 3 breakfasts, 1 BBQ Dinner,Ferry Crossings, Tour of Victoria, ButterflyGardens, Butchart Gardens, Chemainus,Tour of Vancouver, Granville Island,Grouse Mountain and Minter GardensCALIFORNIA WINE & SAN FRANCISCO14 days – Sept 23 to Oct 6Includes: 5 nights at Fisherman’s Wharf9 breakfasts, Old Town Sacramento,the Jelly Belly factory,San Francisco bay cruise, AlcatrazCASCADES RESORT & CASINO6 days – Sept 28 $529.00Includes: 3 breakfast, 3 dinners,$15 in slot play, Vancouver city tour,Granville Island and Fraser DownsCASINO OF THE ROCKIES4 days – Sept 17 $319.00Includes: 3 lunches, $15 meal vouchers$25 in slot play, and side toursDEADWOOD, SD6 days – Sept 18 & Oct 28Includes: 3 nights in Deadwood1 in Great Falls, 1 in Regina,4 breakfast, $10 Slot Play, $5 food coupon,Wine & cheese reception, free slot & blackjacktournaments with cash prizes, optional day tripALBUQUERQUE’S BALLOON FIESTA& LAS VEGAS12 days – Oct 5 - 16Includes: 11 nights with 3 in Albuquerque13 meals, City tours and SightseeingMississippi River Cruise(on the American Queen,paddle-wheeler)Oct. 18-26, 2013Dbl. pp. $5762.16 (othertours available)Escorted, concerts, shore excursions,entry fees & more includedBlack Friday, Shopping(in Missoula, MT.)Nov. 28-Dec. 1 (4 days)KERBY TRAVEL403-262-92341-888-883-9114www.a-startours.comCOMING SOON!Glacier Peaks Casino ResortBrowning, MTAnd / OrKwaTaqNuk Resort CasinoPolson, MTWINE, CULINARY & GARDENS6 Days – Sept 10 to 15 $669.00Includes: 8 meals, wine tour and tasting, MinterGardens, Upper Fraser, Farm House NaturalCheese, tour and lunch at the Kilby HistoricSite, the Canadian Hazelnut farm, tourSunmore Ginseng Factory.KOOTENAI RIVER SPA & CASINOBonners Ferry, ID4 days – Sept 30Includes $15 meal coupons, 1 lunch, 50% offday spa coupon, and shopping trip to SpokaneCASINOS OF WINNIPEG6 days – August 11 & Sept 8 $419.00Includes: $25 mail coupons, 1 breakfast,up to 110 slots play, tour the Canadian Mint,Visit South Beach Casino with lunchCOEUR D’ALENE RESORTCASINO & BINGO6 days – Oct 2 to 7Includes: 2 nights at the Kootenai River Casinowith $10 food coupons & 50% off day spa,3 nights at Coeur d’Alene Casino with$25 in slot credit, $45.00in meal creditsand shopping tripJOIN OUR ONLINE CONTEST!You could WIN$250.00 worth of travel.Dbl. pp. $359, Sgl. $339,Quad. $339 pp. Coach to mallsBlack Friday Shopping,SpokaneBeat the crowds & shopearly for discountsNov. 21-24 (4 days)Dbl. pp. $369, Sgl. $509,Quad. $509Chocolate tasting, wine tour& many shops. Other optionsavailableChristmas in BransonNov. 22-Dec. 4, (13 days)Please book trips early.Trips will be cancelled if theminimum number of peopleare not booked by the cutoff dates.Irricana Pioneer AcresDate: Friday August 9, 2013Cost: Members $33Non-members $38Times: 9:15-4:30pmCut-off Date: Mon. July 29,2013Please call to see if there areany more seats available.Tyrrell Museum-DrumhellerDate: Wed. Sept. 18, 2013Cost: Members $59Non-members $64Times: 8:15-4:30pmCut-off Date: Friday Sept. 6,2013OctoberSportsman’s Hall of Fame(COP)Tuesday Oct. 22, 2013Tickets not on sale yetDetails to comeDay TravelDbl. pp. $2305.40, Sgl.$3018.68 **EBD**Escorted coach tour with 7 concerts(including Daniel O’Donnell),16meals, entry fees & more.Fly/coach options & differentitineraries available**EBD** (early bookingdiscount)Don’t see the tour youwant? Call usPrices in Canadian Funds.Taxes includedBook with us. Help yourself,help KerbyNovemberSpruce Meadows XmasMarket. Details to comeTrips/Times subject tochange.Call the Kerby Travel Deskat 403 705-3237 to book anyof the trips.For Hiking Enthusiasts!Kerby Centre is offering aguided hiking trip to theForan Grade Loop.Tuesday Sept. 24, 2013Cost is $45 and includestransportation and guiding.Tickets sold from our KerbyTravel Desk.P R O M O T I O NT O U R Swww.promotiontours.caVICTORIA AND VANCOUVERISLAND TOUR8 DAYS - SEPT 7 - $799.00(guaranteed)7 nights accommodation(4 in Victoria) guided Victoria city tour,Island Tour, Butchart & Butterfly GardensCALIFORNIA WINE TOUR14 DAYS SEP 14 - $1599.00(guaranteed)13 nights accom.(5 in San Francisco, 2 in Reno)12 meals, 4 winery tours, San Francisco citytour including Alcatraz, California coast &Redwood forestLAS VEGAS9 Days - October 19 - $529.002 nights Helena, 2 nights Wendover, 4 nightsVegas 5 meals, $14.00 slot play,$125.00 coupon book, Hoover DamLAUGHLIN & GRAND CANYON9 Days - October 26 - $499.002 nights Helena, 2 nights Wendover, 4 nightsLaughlin 7 meals, $14.00 slot play,trip to the Grand CanyonLAUGHLIN & GRAND CANYON12 Days - November 2 - $649.002 nights Helena, 3 nights Wendover, 6 nightsLaughlin 9 meals, $7.00 slot play, $10.00 cash,trip to Vegas & Grand CanyonGREAT FALLS SHOPPINGEXTRAVAGANZA4 DAYS - NOVEMBER 28 - $339(guaranteed)3 nights accommodationacross the street from the Mall3 breakfasts, shuttles to most storesARIZONA EXTENDEDVACATION22 DAYS - FEB 8 - $2199.0021 nights accommodation(12 in Mesa, 2 in Tucson)21 meals, boat cruise, Tombstone, Sedona,Mesa Market Place, Citrus Orchard Tours,Dinner Show, Old Tucson Studio, Olive Mill,Desert Botanical Gardens, plus, much more!!Your comfort & safety is important to us, soall our tours are fully escorted.Prices based on per person double sharing+ GST on Cdn. portionTOLL FREE 1-866-460-0777

Summer caregiving savvyBy Lisa M. PetscheAs a caregiver, it’s importantto be aware that summersun, heat and smog can beharmful to your relative’shealth. Seniors are atincreased risk of problems,some potentially fatal, due tonormal changes associatedwith aging, includingdecreased circulation and analtered sensation of thirst;chronic illness, such as heartor lung disease; medicationuse; and being significantlyunderweight or overweight.The following tips willhelp you protect your relative’shealth and keep him orher comfortable during thedog days of summer.• Try to avoid exposure tothe sun during its peak intensity,between 10am and 4pm.• Ensure your relative’soutdoor clothing provides asmuch coverage as possible.Choose pants and a longsleevedshirt that are loosefittingand made of a lightweight,tightly woven,breathable fabric.• A wide-brimmed hat isalso a must, as are sunglassesthat block out 100% of theultraviolet (UV) rays.• Use a sunscreen labeled“broad spectrum” – whichprotects against both UVAand UVB rays –with a sunprotection factor (SPF) of atleast 15, and not less than 30if your relative is fair-skinnedor you plan to be outsidemost of the day. Generouslyapply it 20 to 30 minutesbefore going outdoors. Coverall exposed areas, includingears, nose, neck, backs ofhands and tops of feet. Foreasy dispensing, use a refillablepump container.• Finish with a broadspectrum,SPF 15 lip balm.• Ensure any sunscreenyou buy has an expiry date;check it regularly and discardstale-dated products. Alwaysread and follow instructionson the label.• Seek a shaded area orcreate your own shade. Athome, use a patio umbrella,canopy or retractable awning,or have a permanent type ofshelter – such as a gazebo –Package includes:- Door insert kit- Safety seat- 2 grab bars- Non-slip tub basebuilt. Keep a beach umbrellaor portable shelter in thetrunk of your car.• Be aware that UV rayscan reach people in the shade,via reflection off water, sand,concrete and metal. Thereforealways use sunscreen as backupprotection. Harmful rayscan also penetrate skin oncloudy and hazy days.• If you must be in directsunlight, take frequent “shadebreaks.” Wear a watch andmonitor sun exposure.• Re-apply sunscreen everytwo hours – more often ifyour relative is sweating.• Consult your relative’sdoctor or pharmacist to findout if any of their medicationsmake them susceptibleto sunburn or heat-relatedillness, known as hyperthermia.If so, determine whatprecautions to take.BATHTUB CONVERSIONSSale price $1,650Save $480AFFORDABLE SAFE BATHINGMoxons Inc since 1992Phone 403-542-7032AdrianMoxon.com• If you don’t have an airconditioning unit, seriouslyconsider getting one, especiallyif you and your relativecan’t easily get out. Otherwise,plan to spend the hottest partof the day in a climate-controlledenvironment: either afriend or relative’s home, or apublic place such as a seniors’centre or shopping mall.• If you need to go out withyour relative, do so in themorning before the heatreaches its peak, or in theAugust 2013 – Kerby News – Page 25evening. Avoid situationsinvolving a crowd. If yourvehicle isn’t air conditioned,time trips and plan routes toavoid traffic congestion.Before getting in, open all thewindows or doors to let heatescape. Never leave your relativein your vehicle whiledoing errands, as heat canquickly build up to a dangerouslevel.• Whenever you go out,ensure your relative is wearingsturdy, comfortable shoesContinued on page 30Crossword Solution❑❑❑

Page 26 – Kerby News – August 2013Depression is not a normal part of agingDepression can be commonin later life, but it is notan inevitable part of aging.“Up to one in five seniorshave symptoms of depression,but depression is amental health problem thatcan be detected and treated,”reports Dr. DavidConn, co-chair of theCanadian Coalition forSeniors’ Mental Health andprofessor of psychiatry atthe University of Toronto.It is critical to treat latelife depression. Not onlycan depression increase asenior’s risk of developingmedical problems and suicide,it also robs the seniorand his or her loved ones ofprecious moments together.Depression is more than havinga bad day or feeling blue.To be diagnosed with depression,you need to experiencesome or all of these symptomsfor at least two weeks:● Feeling sad● No interest in or pleasurefrom things you used to enjoy● Less energy and feelingtired● Having aches and pains● Feeling guilty or worthless● Difficulties thinking andconcentrating● Problems sleeping● Changes in appetite orweight● Feeling agitated and/orsluggish● Thoughts of suicideDepression doesn’t usuallyget better on its own. If youhave experienced many ofthese symptoms for a prolongedperiod of time, talk toyour healthcare provider.Information and resources areavailable at www.ccsmh.ca,or 416-785-2500.Courtesy News CanadaI wish to make a contribution in support of Kerby CentreAmount Enclosed $_________________Monthly Pledge $_________________Payment by:❑ Cheque ❑ Visa ❑ Mastercard ❑ Credit Card Number: _____________ ______________ _____________ ____________Expiry Date: _______________Signature: _____________________________Please send a tax receipt to: (Please Print) Name: ________________________________________________________________Address:________________________ City: _____________________________Email:________________________________Province: _____________________________________ Postal Code: _______________Please enclose this portion with your gift. Mailing address Kerby Centre 1133 - 7th Ave. SW Calgary, Alberta T2P 1B2.Contact us at 403-705-3235 or email to funddev@kerbycentre.com,Charitable Registration No: (BN) 11897-9947-RR0001Accounting 403-705-3215 ❑Adult Day Support Program 403-705-3214 ❑ ❑adsp@Kerbycentre.comDiana James Wellness Centre 403-234-6566wellness@kerbycentre.comDining Room 403-705-3225kitchen@kerbycentre.comNow that you've lived, it's time to start living.Cedarwood Station Retirement Residence in Airdrie offers all inclusive services,a welcoming atmosphere and peace of mind in knowing that everything will be looked after.Warm and friendly staff are always ready andable to assist you and your family with whateveryou may need. Cedarwood Station is the perfectplace to spend your golden years. It all stems from thecore philosophy: "We are here for you."Cedarwood Station achieves quality care in a close-knitfamily atmosphere.Forget the house and yard maintenance that can absorbyour time. At Cedarwood Station you get the peace ofmind that everything is taken care of and so does yourfamily. On-site Health Care Aides are available 24-hoursa day at the push of a button.Kerby Centre Department DirectoryEducation & Recreation 403-705-3232program@kerbycentre.comFund Development & Research 403-705-3235helenen@kerbycentre.comdorothy@kerbycentre.comGeneral Office 403-705-3249generaloffice@kerbycentre.comGrocery Delivery Program 403-234-6571grocerydelivery@kerbycentre.comHousing 403-705-3231housing@kerbycentre.comInformation / Advocacy 403-705-3246info@kerbycentre.comKerby News Classified Ads 403-705-3249ADVERTISING FEATURECedarwood Stations very own Red Seal Chef preparesdelectable meals and snacks for residents with a multitudeof nutritious choices. A fan favourite dish from Chef Rohit'shomeland is Butter Chicken, just one of many homestylemeals crafted in his kitchen. In case you decide to eat inyour suite, they all come equipped with a full kitchen, butwith all the wonderful options Cedarwood provides youmay never ❑ want to use it.Of course not all your time would be spent at the❑residence, so Cedarwood has its very own bus to taxi youto the bank,❑doctor, casino or shopping. Located in theheart of Airdrie, a short walk can be just as attractive.Cedarwood Station offers a selection of studio, one or twobedroom suites, with all-inclusive pricing. On the mainfloor you'll find the dining room, a pub, hair salon andtheatre, as well as a lovely outdoor courtyard for when it'swarm.Most of all Cedarwood is about choice. Nobody needsto lose their independence just because they've switchedtheir address. At Cedarwood Station you'll live your bestyears on your terms; in comfort and style.Kerby News Editor 403-705-3229editor@kerbycentre.comKerby News Sales 403-705-3238advertising@kerbycentre.comor 403-705-3240sales@kerbycentre.comKerby Rotary House403-705-3250 (24 hour)shelter@kerbycentre.comVolunteer Department 403-705-3218volunteer@kerbycentre.comPresident Hank Heerema 403-705-3253president@kerbycentre.comCEO Luanne Whitmarsh 403-705-3251luannew@kerbycentre.comFor more information, visitwww.masterpieceretirement.com orphone Kim at 403.945.2222to arrange a tour and experienceCedarwood Station RetirementResidence for yourself.

August 2013 – Kerby News – Page 27livelearnand laughKerby yExExpo 2013us13xpofofor the 55 5 plusSeptember 5, 9am - 4pmSeptember 6, 9am - 3pmFREEAdmissionFREEParkingFREELectures9:1510:0011:002:003:009:1510:0011:002:00Thursday LecturesPERSONAL DIRECTIVESPlan for the future and learn the importance of aPersonal Directive. 45 minutes.SUPER DVitamin program specially designed forCalgary’s older adults 55+. 1 hour.LEARN4LIFE Calgary Public LibraryAccess 300 free online classes forprofessional and personal development. 1 hour.FUNCTIONAL ANATOMYLearn the role muscles play in your life and howto get the most out of them. 1 hour.HOUSINGConsidering a move? Discover the housingoptions available for older adults. 1 hour.Friday LecturesWRITING YOUR LEGACYShare your memorable moments in letters toyour grandchildren. 45 minutes.ELDER ABUSE abuse. 1 hour.NUTRITIONBoost your independence through nutrition.1 hour.ALBERTASENIORS BENEFITSNeeds Assistance. 1 hour.12:001:00Thursday Cooking DemosAPPLE MAGAZINE EGG FAARMERS OF ALBERTAADiscover nutritious Egg Primavera.Friday Cooking Demos12:00 EGG FAARMERS OF ALBERTAADiscover nutritious Egg Primavera.1:00 APPLE MAGAZINE 10:3011:3012:3010:3011:3012:3010:00Thursday Gold SponsorsAMICA: Mature LifestylesBethany Care SocietyCalgary Cooperative Memorial SocietyFriday Gold SponsorsManor Village Life CentersPoison and Drug Information ServicesMountain View Memorial GardensThursday WorkshopPERSONAL DIRECTIVESGet help writing your own Personal Directivetoday. 1 hour.Friday Workshop10:00 LEGACY IN DIGITALLearn to create a digital record highlightingyour life’s memorable moments. 1 hour.Kerby Centrewww.kerbycentre.com Gold SponsorsCorporate SponsorMedia SponsorsFriends of KerbyApple MagazineCalgary Co-opCanada Safeway PharmacyDiversicare CanadaEgg Farmers of AlbertaFive Star Seniors Relocators

Page 28 – August 2013 – Kerby NewsKerby Centreʼs Activities, Programs & ServicesDATES TO REMEMBERCivic Holiday —Kerby Centre Closed.............................Monday, August 5Monthly Movie —“Is Anybody there?”...............................Friday, Ausust 30SERVICES:Education and RecreationDepartmentMonthly Movie – August:Is Anybody There? (1 hr, 34min) on Friday, August 30at 1:00 pm in the KerbyCentre Lounge. Price is$1.00 and includes a snackand a drink. Set in the1980’s seaside England, thisis the story of Edward, anunusual 10 year old boygrowing up in a Senior’shome which is run by hisparents. Deeply movingwith brilliant comicmoments. Michael Caine athis best! Sponsored by TheLodge at Valley Ridge 403-286-4414Kerby Centre Fit Room isopen 7:30 am – 7:30 pm,Monday – Friday. ApplicationsIN MEMORIAMJoin us in extending sympathyto the familiesof these Kerby Centremembers and volunteers:Patricia Louise CarswellErnest (Ernie) Wilson CarterShirley Ward ClarkeCyril DoddsAlexander (Al) Vincent DohyEsther Viola ErosDouglas Eugene FlammeMarion FraserDoris Tamara FriesenDonald Edward HoareCatherine Joan HookerWilliam (Bill) HourieEdna Marjorie HuntMarjorie B (Marj) JohnsonPieter KeusHelen Bertha LindIrene Glenora NewstaterClifford (Cecil) OrtonAgnes Lynas (Nancy) ParkinsonRonald Bruce PoleAl RitzaMaryon Stewart RobertsonFrank Albert RonaghanMarguerite Eva SchumacherFaye Ann SorensenHenry (Turk) TerleckiPlease inform Kerby CentreʼsVolunteer Department if youknow of members and volunteerswho have recentlypassed away and we willendeavour to publish theirnames in the forthcomingissue of the Kerby News.for the Fit Room are at the Edand Rec Dept. Membershipincludes free 1 hour sessionswith Personal Trainer –Tammie Yearwood.Internet Room has movedto Room 305. The hours(9am – 3pm, Mon – Fri).The cost of printing is 10cents per page.Drop in Spanish – Fridays10 am - 12 pm – scheduledfor August.Nintendo Wii is available.Please contact Ed and Recoffice to book a time.Information/HousingDepartmentPersonal Directive Workshop:Make plans now for a timewhen you can’t make yourown decisions. Attend aworkshop presented by DanWhite of the Office of thePublic Guardian. The workshopruns WednesdaySeptember 25 from 1:30 –3:30 pm in the KerbyLecture Room. The sessionprovides general informationon personal directives andenduring powers of attorney.Pre-registration is required asspace is limited. To registercall the Kerby InformationOffice at 403-705-3246.Cost $3.00.Estate Pre-PlanningWorkshop: Make plans nowfor a time when you can’tmake your own decisions.Attend a workshop presentedby Michele Radek, aCertified Funeral Counselor.The workshop runsWednesday October 2,2:00 – 3:00 pm in theKerby Centre Board Room.The session provides informationregarding the importanceof up-dated wills,Power of Attorneys, andMedical Directives; Ways toprevent unnecessary emotionaland financial duress;Options when a loved onpasses away; How to preparefor alternative livingarrangements. Pre-reg istrationis required as space islimited. To register call theKerby Information Office at403-705-3246. Cost $3.00.Home ModificationsWorkshop: This presentation,focuses on facilitatingclient independence and promotingcost-effective homecare for seniors throughhome adaptation and retrofitting;planning for longtermneeds; innovativedesign solutions, includingsolutions based on technologyand government programsthat may assist withfinancing are reviewed;demonstrates available toolsto help educate seniors andtheir families about homeadaptations The workshopruns Wednesday October 16from 2:00 – 3:30 pm in theKerby Board Room. Preregistrationis required asspace is limited. To registercall the Kerby InformationOffice at 403-705-3246.Cost $3.00.Wills Writing Workshop:This workshop addresseslegal considerations andpractical concerns for olderadults who are thinkingabout preparing a will.Attend a workshop present-Weekly Clubs and EventsIf you have an idea for a new group – or would like to join a current one – check with theEducation and Recreation (403-705-3233) or Volunteer Department staff (403-705-3218)Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday FridayInternet Room9:00 -3:00 pm3rd floorRm 305FreeCribbage1:30 - 3:30 pmChandlerKennedy Room$1.25Knitting for aCause10:30 - 11:30 amDining RoomSecond Mondayof each monthFree!No knitting inAugustRecorder Group12:30 - 2:00 pmRoom 313$1.25Pickleball3:30 - 5:00 pm5:15 - 6:45 pmGym$1.25Internet Room9:00 -3:00 pm3rd floorRm 305FreeTuesdayLuncheonGroup11:15 - 1:00 pmChandlerKennedy RoomFree!DowntownWalking Club10:00 am Meetin room 305Second Tues ofthe month Free!ed by Natalie Simpson fromCalgary Legal Guidance.The workshop runsWednesday October 30from 1:30 – 3:00 pm in theKerby Lecture Room. Thesession provides generalinformation regarding theadvantages of preparing awill, what to include in yourwill, how to prepare a legallyvalid will, safekeepingyour will, and amendingyour will. Pre-registrationis required as space is limited.To register call theKerby Information Office at403-705-3246. Cost $3.00.Diana James WellnessClinicFree Nutritional Screening,Tuesday 9:00 – 12:00 pm.The Diana James WellnessCentre invites you to learn ifyou are eating well to stayhealthy. Call to book anappointment 403-234-6566.Internet Room9:00 -3:00 pm3rd floorRm 305FreeGeneral CraftGroupRoom 3119:00 - 12:00 pmFreeNo Craft GroupAugustWednesdayDance1:00 - 3:00 pmLecture Room205$1.25!No Dance inAugustBridgeChandlerKennedy Room1:00 - 3:00 pm$1.25Ismali SocialGroup12:00 - 2:00 pmGymSPECIALTY AREASThe Next-to-New Store (203):This store has a variety ofsecond-hand clothes for menand women at low prices.Store Hours: 10:00 to 2:30pm, Monday to Friday.The Wise Owl Boutique(Room 214):This consignment shop featuresunique handmade items byseniors. The shop is open from10:00 to 3:00 pm, Monday toFriday. Consignments are onlyaccepted on Wednesdays from:9:30 to 11:30 am and 1:30 to2:30 pm. Please call 403-705-3218 for more information.Tour of Kerby Centre:Tours are held every Thursdayat 10:30 am (approx.1 hour).Learn about Kerby Centre’sprograms, services and volunteeropportunities. Everyonewelcome, meet in the diningroom; no need to register.Internet Room9:00 -3:00 pm3rd floorRm 305FreeArtist Group10:00 - 3:00 pmRoom 313$1.25/half dayBingo11:00 - 3:00 pmRoom 205Lesbian Group2:00 pmRoom 308Third Thursdayof the monthPickleball3:30 - 5:00 pmGym $1.25Internet Room9:00 -3:00 pm3rd floorRm 305FreeSpanishConversation10:00 - 12:00 pmRoom 311$1.25Badminton &Ping Pong10:30 - 12:00 pmGym$1.25Krazy KarversWoodcarvingClub10:00 - 3:00 pmRoom 102$1 per hourWii12:30-3:30 pmRoom 308$2.50 per dayor $10.00 permonthSpanishConversationfor Beginners1:00 - 3:00 p.m.ChandlerKennedy Room$1.25 StartingSept 20

You think Englsh is easy?The bandage was woundaround the wound.The farm was used to produceproduce.The dump was do full thatit had to refuse more refuse.We must polish the Polishfurniture.He could lead if we couldget the lead out.The solider decided todesert his dessert in the desert.Since there is no moretime like the present, hethought it was time to presentthe present.I did not object to the object.A bass was painted in thehead of the bass drum.When shot at, the dovedove into the bushes.The insurance was invalidfor the invalid.There was a row among theoarsmen about how to row.They were too close to thedoor to close it.The buck does funny thingswhen the does are present.A seamstress and a sewerfell down into the sewer.To help with the planting,the farmer taught his sowto sow.August 2013 – Kerby News – Page 29Don’t forget to celebrate Heritage Day, Monday, August 5, 2013VolunteerSpotli ghtDoreen BatesDoreen startedvolunteering forKerbyCentrein 2011andhasc ontributedanamazing azing5 63hourssincethen.Shevolunteersas the facilitatoroftheWednesdayCraftGroupand theKnittingfora Causegr oup. In thisrole, shewelcomes new volunteers to the groups,trackstheirhours, organizes each meeting, and helpsanyone looking to buy beautiful hand crafted itemsfrom thegroup. Her backgroundas a seamstress andhervolunteerworkin Ontarioteachingpeople to sewdefinitelyitelycame in handy. With her help the craft grouphasgrownfroma mere 5peopletoa regularshowingof over20, and Knitting for a Cause has doubled in size.Doreenenjoys giving back to thecommunity as muchas sheloveslearning new things. Rightnow she isworking onher first ever crochet project!Than k you, Doreen for all thaty oudo for Kerby Centre!Smile This SummerWe can help with:New Dentures: Complete or Partial:Fixed (on implants),Removable, Natural Esthetic or Hollywood, StyleOld Dentures: Repairs, Relines in a Day, Adjustments,PolishingOther: Always Free Consultations, Pre authorizations, On siteWashroom, Wheelchair Accessible, Free smiles available*Please call: 403-338-1014Visit: Brentwood Village Mall NW,313A 3630 Brentwood Road NW, CalgaryWebsite: www.royaldenture.com Email:contact@royaldenture.comSummertime is the perfect timefor eating healthyOrigin’s Healthy Choice Options focus on fresh ingredients andseasonal menus that offer an array of choices each and every day.Our Healthy Choice Optionsare entrees that are nutrient and flavourrich, while minimizing sodium and fats. Our Chef and Dining ServicesTeeam utilize seasonal produce and their menus are overseen by adietician. Book a complimentary lunch and see for yourself.Contact Whitehorn Village for more information.5200 - 44th Avenue N.E., Calgary403-271-2277www.whitehornvillage.com

Page 30 – Kerby News – August 2013The Healthy SeniorBy Fred CicettiQ. I’m a senior planningto have surgery in a fewmonths. I was wonderingif I can I donate blood tomyself in advance?A. Yes you can. This iscalled autologous blooddonation. It’s done in theweeks before non-emergencysurgery.The bloodis stored until the operation.Autologous donationis most often employed insurgery on bones, bloodvessels, the urinary tract,and the heart, when thelikelihood of transfusionis high.This form of blooddonation is good for thepatient, but it’s beneficialto society, too.People over the age of 69require half of all wholeblood and red blood cellstransfused. Giving blood toyourself cuts down on thedemand for blood.Typically, each donatedunit of blood, referred to aswhole blood, is separatedinto multiple components,such as red blood cells,plasma, platelets, and antihemophilicfactor, for transfusionto individuals withdifferent needs.With an aging populationand advances in medicaltreatments requiringblood transfusions, thedemand for blood isincreasing. Volunteersdonate almost all the bloodtransfused. Using currentscreening and donation procedures,a growing numberof blood banks have foundblood donation by seniorsto be safe and practical; ifyou’re a senior, you canprobably help the cause.To be eligible to donateblood, a person must be ingood health. In general, donorsmust weigh at least 110pounds. Most blood bankshave no upper age limit.Donors are screened for AIDS,hepatitis, other diseases, andother possible problems.Adult males have about12 pints of blood in theircirculation and adultfemales have about ninepints. The donor’s bodyreplenishes the fluid lostfrom donation in about 24hours. The red blood cellsthat are lost are generallyreplaced in a few weeks.Whole blood can be donatedonce every eight weeks.What is the most commonblood type?The approximate distributionof blood types is as follows.Distribution may bedifferent for specific racialand ethnic groups:O Rh-positive: 38 percentO Rh-negative: 7 percentA Rh-positive: 34 percentA Rh-negative: 6 percentB Rh-positive: 9 percentB Rh-negative: 2 percentAB Rh-positive: 3 percentAB Rh-negative: 1 percentIn an emergency, anyonecan receive type O redblood cells, and type ABindividuals can receive redblood cells of any ABOtype. Therefore, peoplewith type O blood areknown as “universaldonors,” and those withtype AB blood are knownas “universal recipients.”If you would like to readmore columns, you canorder a copy of “How to bea Healthy Geezer” atwww.healthygeezer.com.❑❑❑❑Pam worried ❑ vacations❑meant leaving Mom alone…Mom’s now living at Chartwell andneither one wants the vacation to endChartwell’s Guest Stay program is designed to offer short-termaccommodation and temporary support. This includes a respectful andrelaxed environment, tasty and nutritious dining options and accessto on-site services. You’ll have the peace of mind of knowing yourloved one is not alone, and they’ll have the comfort and convenienceof being in a safe and secure Chartwell retirement residence.Summer caregiving savvySUMMER BREEZERefreshments & guest tours available.222 - 25 th Avenue SW., Calgary, ABContinued from page 25with good treads, and has anyrecommended mobility aids.• A final piece of advice:don’t forget to protect yourselffrom the ill effects of summersun, heat and smog, too.If your relative lives alone• Make daily checks duringheat waves to ensure heor she is eating and especiallydrinking sufficiently(arrange for more groceriesas necessary), isn’t overdressedand is acting normally.Seek medical attention ifyou have any concerns abouttheir physical or mental state.• Ensure any air conditionersor fans are in goodrepair and being used.• Help your relative obtainan air conditioning unit ifthey doesn’t have one, orarrange during a heat wavefor them to stay with someone(you, another relative, ora friend) whose home is climatecontrolled.• Provide or arrange fortransportation to appointments,for errands, or to takethem to a cool place. Theyshould not be walking anydistance or waiting at busstops in extreme weather.• If your relative lives in adifferent area, arrange for alocal friend or neighbour topay them a daily visit duringheat waves, and to call youwith any concerns. Supplyyour relative with a list ofbusinesses that offer deliveryservice, including grocerystores and pharmacies,so they don’t feel the need toventure out in extreme conditions.If your relative doesnot have air conditioning,call the local public healthoffice or Agency on Aging tofind out if there’s a programthat subsidizes the cost of airconditioners, or else a publiccooling centre in your relative’sarea.

August 2013 – Kerby News – Page 31CLASSIFIED ADSTO PLACE YOUR AD CALL: 403-705-3249 • FAX: 403-705-3211ALL ADS MUST BE PRE-PAID. KERBY CENTRE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REFUSE ANYMATERIALS SUBMITTED AND ASSUMES NO FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ERRORS OROMISSIONS IN AN AD. KERBY CENTRE ACCEPTS NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEPERFORMANCE OR SERVICES OFFERED BY ADVERTISERS TO THEIR CLIENTS.Classified RatesStarting at $16.50* (50 characters, 2 lines)Payment due prior to ad run1.5% per month charged on accounts past due.*Subject to changeClassified ad deadline:All ads for September issue must bereceived no later than August 8, 2013Book now!Classified Ad Categories10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Health11 . . . . . . . . . . . . Foot Care12 . . . . . . . . . . . Home Care13 . . . . . . . . . Mobility Aids20. . . . . Home Maintenance24 . . . . . . . . . . Landscaping26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Services30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . For Sale33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wanted45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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Page 32 – Kerby News – August 2013Continued from page 31Sell Your Used Stair Lifts,Porch Lifts, Super PolesSILVER CROSS® 403-236-1338.Collector paying top cashprices for antique clocks,furniture, pocket watches,jewelry, china, toys, radios,military items, old guns.Kevin 403-554-1653***I BUY OLD TOYS,OLD JEWELRY, OLDPENS, MILITARYITEMS, OLD BOOKS,CHINA, GLASS, POT-TERY, RUSTIC, OLDTOOLS, ADVERTISINGITEMS, HISTORICALITEMS, 1950s AND 1960sITEMS, POSTCARDS,ANTIQUES!! HIGHERPRICES PAID CALLKEVIN P: 403-281-4998Kold KashHighest dollar paid for gold,silver. Canadian & USA currency.In home appraisals,private collector, bonded,insured. 403-381-1197 oremailmrkoldkash@gmail.comWanted Antique Furnitureconditionirrelevant.403-263-928545 FOR RENTFOR RENT or RESALEStairlifts, Hospital Beds.Ramps, Scooters, PortableShowers, Etc. SILVERCROSS® 403-236-1338Sooke BC Pacific CoastVancouver Island nearVictoria small town/ruralatmosphere but with allamenities. Bright 1 bdrmfive appls fully equipped elecheat superb mountain/ waterview all incl 403-720-8609From May to Sept$995/month. Oct throughApr $950/month No pets,no smoking.48 REAL ESTATE3 BEDROOM SETOWNHOUSEFully developed, 3 bdrms,huge kitchen, end unit,private yard, appliancesincluded, Call formore information. Debra orPeter Molzan 403-605-3774RE/MAX House of Real Estatewww.CalgaryAdultCondos.comThinking of moving butneed to sell first?Free Home Evaluation –Find out what homes in yourneighbourhood sell for. CallDebra or Peter MolzanRemax House of Real Estate.403-605-3774www.PriceMyCalgaryHome.comNo Hassle – No Obligation.Beautiful elegant bright topflr wheelchair accessiblecorner unit in desirableSpruce Ciff, Calgary. Largebalconies underground parkingsecure bldg. Must beseen to be appreciated.$369,900. One blk fr CedarsVilla Extendicare close toLRT library shoppingWestbrook Mall. Call todayfor your private viewing403-685-3977FOR SALE: 60+ Condo inLegacy Estates Pineridge, 1 bedroom+ den, ensuite laundry,Amenities incl hairdresser, footspecialist-manicure & pedicureby appointment, massage therapist,dining room & bistro, exercise,media & games room,library, owners lounge, workshop& crafts room & outdoorcourtyard with gazebo.Emergency help button in eachsuite Freshly painted & as goodas new. Only $121,500. CallRuby Haines-Patterson. SeniorsReal Estate Specialist at 403-613-1082 Greater Calgary RealEstate Services Inc.ADULT ONLY CONDOSARE YOU an EMPTYNESTER? Have your kids lefthome? Is your house gettingto be too large? FREE LISTof “ADULT ONLY”villas andcondos. ALL PRICERANGES and ALL AREASwww.CalgaryAdultCondos.comNo Hassle. No ObligationDebra & Peter MolzanRe/Max House of Real Estate403-605-377450 RELOCATION SERVICESHome helper, house cleaning,laundry services, grocery& personal shopping.All Star Moving specializingmoving seniors. Call Stella@ 403-890-9861WANT YOUR AD HERE?CALL 403-705-3249A-SAV-ON MOVING.Serving Kerby clients for over10 years. Experienced reliablemovers. Sr. discount. Free est.403-208-8060Downsizing and relocationservices. Insured and bonded.BBB accredited FiveStar Seniors Relocators.403-233-7212ABC MOVING specializesin relocating seniors fromone place to another.$$low low rates$$ callDon at 403-383-9864www.abcmoving.caTO PLACE AN ADCALL 403-705-3249AAA - Brother’s Moving Co.Respect the seniors, “Givethem a Break”. All pricesguaranteed. No hidden costs.Brent 403-383-9586 orRonnie 403-968-201880 ANNOUNCEMENTSBritish Pensioners Assoc.of Western Canada - Joinour group & fight for anindexed British pension inCanada. Deryck403-932-6775.CLOSE OUT SALE50% off Wordsworth Books1040 8ave May 16 to Augustwww.kerbycentre.comCommunity EventsContinued from page 22Britten at BanffThe Banff Summer ArtsFestival continues in August, with“Feist with Snowblink” scheduledfor August 7 at 6:30 p.m.“Owen Wingrave” by BenjaminBritten will be presented onAugust 8 and 9 at 7:30 p.m., andalso on August 11 at 2 p.m.For details and pricing forthese events, and otherFestival performances, visithtttp://www.banffcentre.ca/events/listings/by-category/Banffsummer-arts-festival/The Kerby NewsBusiness andProfessionalDirectoryAFFORDABLE MOBILE DENTURE CLINICMrs. Judy Davis, DD(403) 236-5514Providing quality denture care since 1977✠ Convenient in-home service✠ Best Quality Materials Used✠ Seniors Government Subsidies AvailableRegular denture care is important to maintain gums. 253 • 8500SUPPORTIVE OUTINGS & SERVICES INC.We are more than just a taxiDarcyLaurieOwner/operatorEdm. & AreaCalgary & Area Free EstimatesEdm: 780.952.7923Calgary: 403.816.0428info@soscaregiver.comcalgary@soscaregiver.ca403-808-0652❑www.soscaregiver.ca❑In-home respite•All appointments•Personal Shopper❑

August 2013 – Kerby News – Page 33Kerby Centre’s 21st Annual Stampede Breakfastattracted enthusiastic Calgarians who came to enjoy breakfast and entertainment. Well-wishers included Mayor Nenshi who was given a rousing reception(pictured with just a few of many volunteers) and dignitaries such as; Joan Crockatt, MP Calgary Centre and Ward 8 Alderman John Mar (pictured withKerby Centre CEO Luanne Whitmarsh); Dianne Ablonczy, MP Calgary Nose Hill ; Kent Hehr, MLA Calgary Buffalo; David Swann, MLA Calgary MountainView; Raj Sherman, MLA Edmonton Meadowlark and Sandra Jansen, MLA Calgary Northwest. Harry the Horse also stopped by as did Stampede IndianPrincess Amber Big Plume (pictured with Kerby board member Dick Hehr). The crowd were entertained with music by the Gordie West Band as well as ropingskills and line dancing. The Kerby Centre would like to thank all the volunteer groups including breakfast servers from Goldman Sachs and VON, pancakepreparers from CANA, the Calgary Stampede Promotion Committee, Prospect, the Tuesday Luncheon Group, Youth Central’s Youth Volunteer Corp and KerbyCentre’s very own volunteers. A special thanks also goes out to Good Earth Café for coffee, Atco Gas, Barbeques Galore and the Double Bar C Ranch Crewfor the donation of griddles and Pratts for pancake batter. Also pictured here are seniors dancing at Kerby Centre’s Adult Day Support Program’s StampedeHoedown for clients and caregivers.Photos by Barry Whitehead

Page 34 – Kerby News – Auust 2013Easy and delicious recipes for twoAre you sitting down to quiet meals for one or two after years of cateringto large family meals? You may feel the culinary world seems slantedtowards providing recipes for four. Betty Crocker’s® Cooking forTwo offers simple, easy and delicious recipes for cooks who may be downsizingtheir meals, or those who are in need of fresh options for couples cuisine.It's tough to pare down those favorite recipes to serve just two rather than awhole family, but this handy cookbook will show you how to do that too. It ispossible to eat fresh, home-cooked meals, even if you live alone or with oneother person. Here are some tips, tricks, and recipes to get you started.You'll find plenty of practical advice on organizing and outfitting a kitchenfor two, how to shop for two, and how to eat right for a long, healthy life. Fallin love all over again with delicious recipes like Southwest Herbed Flank Steak,Buttermilk Cornbread, or Cherry Cobblers for Two.A choice of 130 delicious recipes covering snacks, salads, casseroles, fastskillet meals, desserts, baked goods, and much more. Complete nutritionalinformation is also provided for every recipe.Plan your menu in advance to provide essential nutrients, contrastingcolours and textures, and try not to repeat the same element in two or morecourses of the same meal. For quick and simple cooking, choose a dish thatserves as the whole meal. Look fordishes that include items from severalfood groups, such as meats, wholegrains, legumes and vegetables.With Cooking for Two, you'lldiscover just how fast, easy, anddelicious cooking for two can be!Here are a few sample recipes fromthe book.Betty CrockerCooking for two©Available online atwww.amazon.comorat all major bookstoresPeppers Stuffed withBroccoli, Beans and Rice©Indulge yourself in colorful red, yellow ororange bell peppers instead of green. Not onlydo they retain their cheerful color, they addmore sweetness than green bell peppers do.Page design & layout by Winifred RibeiroPREP TIME 20 Min TOTAL TIME 35 MinSERVINGS 22 large bell peppers, cut in halflengthwise, seeded2/3 cup water1/2 cup uncooked instant brown rice1 cup chopped fresh broccoli2 tablespoons chopped onion1/2 cup canned red beans,drained, rinsed1/3 cup chunky-style salsa1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddarcheese (1 oz)2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantroIn 8- or 9-inch square microwavable dish, place peppers, cut sides down. Coverdish with plastic wrap, folding back one edge or corner 1/4 inch to vent steam.Microwave on High about 4 minutes or until tender.Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, heat water to boiling over high heat. Stir inrice, broccoli and onion; reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer about 10 minutes oruntil water is absorbed. Stir in beans and salsa.Spoon hot rice mixture into pepper halves. Place filled sides up in microwavabledish. Sprinkle each pepper half with 1 tablespoon of the cheese. Cover dish withplastic wrap, folding back one edge or corner 1/4 inch to vent steam. Microwaveon High about 1 minute or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with cilantro. Let stand 1to 2 minutes before serving.NUTRITION INFORMATION: 1 Serving: Calories 250 ( Calories from Fat 20), TotalFat 2.5g (Saturated Fat 1g, Trans Fat 0g), Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 340mg; TotalCarbohydrate 45g (Dietary Fiber 9g; Sugars 7g); Protein 13g % Daily Value: VitaminA 30%; Vitamin C 130%; Calcium 15%; Iron 15% Exchanges: 2 Starch; 1/2Other Carbohydrate; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 1/2 Lean Meat Carbohydrate Choices: 3Grilled Chicken Citrus Teriyaki©Stir-frying on the grill adds a smoky flavor that complements the sweet, citrus marinadePREP TIME 25 Min TOTAL TIME 55 Min SERVINGS 21/4 cup teriyaki baste and glaze (from 12-oz bottle)1/4 cup frozen (thawed) orange juice concentrate2 teaspoons grated orange peel1/2 lb uncooked chicken breast tenders (not breaded)1 cup sugar snap pea pods1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms (3 oz)1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch slices (2 cups)1/2 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces (3/4 cup)ln a small bowl, mix teriyaki glaze, orange juice concentrate and orange peel.Reserve 2 tablespoons mixture. Add chicken to remaining mixture; toss to coat.Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.Meanwhile, heat gas or charcoal grill. Place grill basket (grill “wok”) over mediumheat. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Place chicken in grillbasket.Place basket on grill. Cover and grill over medium heat 6 to 8 minutes, shakingbasket or stirring chicken occasionally, until chicken is brown.Add remaining ingredients to grill basket. Cover and grill 6 to 8 minutes, shakingbasket or stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender and chicken is nolonger pink in center. Add 2 tablespoons reserved marinade; stir to coat vegetablesand chicken. Cover and grill 2 to 3 minutes or until heated through.NUTRITION INFORMATION: 1 Serving: Calories 270 ( Calories from Fat 10), TotalFat 1g (Saturated Fat 0g, Trans Fat 0g ), Cholesterol 50 mg; Sodium 960mg;Total Carbohydrate 34g (Dietary Fiber 4g, Sugars 28g), Protein 30g % DailyValue: Vitamin A 35%; Vitamin C 130%; Calcium 8%; Iron 15% Exchanges: 11/2 Other Carbohydrate; 2 Vegetable; 3 1/2 Very Lean Meat Carbohydrate Choices: 2Mediterranean Salmon-Pasta Toss©PREP TIME 25 Min TOTAL TIME 25 Min SERVINGS 28 oz uncooked linguine1 tablespoon olive oil12 oz skinless salmon fillets,cut into 1-inch pieces1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms12 asparagus spears, cut into1-inch pieces2 cloves garlic, finely chopped2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves12 grape tomatoes (Cherry tomatoes can be used insted of the grape variety. Justcut 3 cherry tomatoes in half and continue as directed).1 medium green onions, sliced (1 tablespoon)2 teaspoons cornstarch1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheeseCook and drain linguine as directed on package, omitting salt.Meanwhile, in a 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook salmon inoil 4 to 5 minutes, stirring gently and frequently, until salmon flakes easily withfork (salmon may break apart). Remove from skillet.Increase heat to medium-high. Add mushrooms, asparagus and garlic to skillet;cook and stir 2 minutes. Stir in basil, tomatoes and onion; cook and stir 1 minutelonger.In 2-cup glass measuring cup, stir cornstarch into broth. Add to vegetable mixture.Cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until sauce is thickened and bubbly. Stir in salmon.Serve over linguine. Sprinkle with cheese.NUTRITION INFORMATION: 1 Serving: Calories 440 (Calories from Fat 110); TotalFat 13g (Saturated Fat 3.5g; Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 60mg; Sodium 310mg TotalCarbohydrate 51g (Dietary Fiber 5g Sugars 3g); Protein 31g % Daily Value:Vitamin A 15%; Vitamin C15%; Calcium15%; Iron 20% Exchanges: 3 Starch,1 Vegetable; 3 Lean Meat 1/2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 3 1/2

tAugust 2013 – Kerby News – Page 35Corbettʼs Orbit —The birds and fish of Mitchell LakeBy Bill CorbettThe lord of our sky at thelake is the Bald Eagle, whiteheadedand orange-legged.His lordship and her ‘ladyship’reside atop a tall, halfdeadtree just a few minuteswest of our place on thenorth shore. From this nesthe regularly patrols, skyhigh,our end of MitchellLake. We don’t see much ofthe ‘missus’; however, weonce spotted a young oneflapping on the ground at thebottom of their tree.Apparently it failed on thefirst trial flight.Then there is the othermarital pair, the Loons, seldomseen apart. They cruisethe length of the lake periodicallyemitting their familiarshriek. The Osprey, of thehawk family, will frequentlyfollow our boat as we troll,hoping to swoosh down on astunned, released trout. TheCanada Geese arrive in lateJuly after their advancescouts. They habitually settleout from the creek at thesouth corner of our end.Often, a duck family: momfollowed by several weeones, cruise by in front ofour place. A rare time or twoI have heard the clucking ofpartridge in a distant tree. Inalternate years, it seems, weare visited at our place by afew Steller’s Jays, handsomein darkish blue with black,crested head.The cuties, of course, arethe humming birds. Thesediminutive dynamos presentthemselves in several403-282-6126color combinations, some ingreen and bright orange. If Ido not mount the feeder onthe deck promptly on ourfirst arrival, one or two willimpatiently buzz the frontwindow of the lodge.During our very firstsojourn at the lake, I wouldgo out on the lake quite earlybefore my two lads were up.At the beginning we werewithout a motor, so I paddledthe canoe and trolled aspinner. Typically I wouldget a strike, drop the paddleand grab the rod, ferventlyhoping the trout was still on.These were Rainbow Trout,with 18 inches apparentlybeing a record length in thisupper lake. I was expectingRainbow Trout here since wehad previously caught aseven-pounder in the lowerQuesnel Lake. These beautiesare the best fighters: theystrike hard (even the smallones) and, if hooked, jumpup to gain slack in the lineand to break off the hook onthe way down. One learnsimmediately to raise the rodtip with the jump and then toreel in quickly to maintainthe line tension.The first time I caught adifferent type of fish, I didn’tknow what it was. We wereadvised later that it was aDolly Varden and still latercorrectly identified as a BullTrout (related to the ArcticChar). These larger fellows,when hooked, plunge andrun repeatedly. 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