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Marcia Lee Laycock is no

stranger to the Word

Guild’s annual Word

Awards. Laycock, an author from

Blackfalds, has been shortlisted

several times in past years for the

contest in a number of different

categories. She usually submits

three or four pieces to be entered

into the Word Awards, but said

that this year is particularly ex-

citing.

“It was really a thrill this year,”

said Laycock. “This year all three

of my submissions were short-

listed.”

For this year’s awards, Lay-

cock’s book Spur of the Moment

has shortlisted in the inspira-

tional book category, her novella

An Unexpected Glory (now part

of an anthology entitled 12 Days

of Christmas) has shortlisted in

the short story category and her

blog articles, published via Novel

Rocket, has shortlisted in the

blogs category. All of Laycock’s

writing’s have a strong focus on

faith.

Laycock said she has writ-

ten all her life. Encouraged by

teachers and family all through

school, Laycock decided to pur-

sue a career in writing after high

school graduation and attended

Carleton University in Ottawa to

study journalism.

However Laycock soon discov-

ered that journalism wasn’t real-

ly for her and she was much more

attracted to creative writing. She

said that even though she did not

complete the journalism program

at Carleton, she did receive much

encouragement from some of her

professors to continue writing.

“One of my journalism profes-

sors and my English professor,

both of them were very support-

ive and really tried to push me

into doing more writing,” said

Laycock. “So that was encourag-

ing and it kind of kept me going.”

It was while living in the Yukon

in the mid 70s that Laycock wrote

her fi rst complete novel. Howev-

er, it would still be several more

years before she would become a

published author.

In fact, that novel is only going

through the publishing process

right now. Laycock said she wrote

the story during a particularly

cold winter as something to keep

her busy.

“I wrote the fi rst draft of it

when I was living in a tiny little

cabin outside of Dawson City in

the Yukon,” said Laycock. “It was

one of the coldest winters that

they’d had in a long time. You just

couldn’t do anything but stay in-

side. It was 65 below and worse.

So I sat by the fi re and kept feed-

ing the fi re and writing the story.

I did a lot of writing and reading

that winter because you couldn’t

really do too much else.”

It was in the Yukon that Lay-

cock and her husband found their

faith, she said. From Yukon, they

ended up going to Bible College at

Briercrest in Saskatchewan.

After attending a seminar by

author Carol Kent that dealt with

public speaking but also quite a

bit about writing, Laycock said the

fi re to write was rekindled within

her. She decided to begin writing

again, this time including strong

themes of faith within her stories.

Finally, in 1989, Laycock be-

came a regularly published

writer when she began writing a

faith column for the Ponoka Her-

ald. Laycock said the column was

one of the duties of her husband,

then a new pastor in Ponoka, but

she took it on as he was already

overwhelmed by the long list of

new responsibilities he had.

That column, The Spur, ran

for a few years before the Ponoka

Herald closed its doors. After a

few years’ hiatus, the column ran

again in the Ponoka News for sev-

eral more years.

At the encouragement of her

readers, Laycock compiled sev-

eral of her columns into a book,

called Spur of the Moment,

which, now in its third edition,

is one of the works that has been

shortlisted for a Word Award.

Laycock said she was nervous

about embarking on a self-pub-

lished book project, but her fears

were eased by a friend who told

her if people were asking her to

publish a book, it was clear she

already had a base of readers

willing to buy it.

“I had heard so many horror

stories of people who had boxes

of books in their garages and

were never able to sell them.”

It would seem Laycock’s hard

work has paid off, however, as she

now has published three editions

of Spur of the Moment, two nov-

els, a devotional book for women

in ministry, three ebooks and

has had her stories included in

fi ve anthologies. The Word Guild

is a group of Christian writers,

editors, speakers, booksellers,

librarians and other individuals

who work to positively infl uence

others through God’s message.

The winners of this year’s

Word Awards will be announced

at their annual black-tie Awards

Gala on June 11th.

[email protected]

Author shortlisted for Word Guild Awards

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Echo Energy, the City of

Lacombe’s electricity re-

tailing boutique, has made

some changes recently in

an effort to get more inter-

ested clients signing up.

In November of last

year, the City of Lacombe

partnered with electricity

supplier Utilitynet to retail

electricity with the revenue

going towards a special

fund that will support new

community initiatives.

Guy Lapointe, commu-

nity and economic devel-

opment offi cer for the City,

said possible customers

should view the arrange-

ment as benefi cial from

both sides. People need

to have electricity, and

through Echo Energy, they

can purchase it and have

that money come back to

them through new ameni-

ties in the community.

“Ultimately in the end

what we want to see is, we

want people to view this as

a win-win scenario,” said

Lapointe.

He said that a number of

residents, customers and

other interested parties

have contacted the City to

provide feedback regarding

the Echo Energy service

since it began in November,

with active promotion of

the service beginning with

the new year.

In response that feed-

back, changes have been

made to Echo Energy that

hopefully remove some of

the barriers preventing

others from using the ser-

vice.

Deposits are fi rst among

the changes that have been

made to the retailing bou-

tique. Lapointe said that

deposits were being used in

an attempt to offer custom-

ers lower rates, but most

people were seeing them as

a barrier.

To make things simpler,

Echo Energy has eliminat-

ed deposits entirely, pend-

ing credit approval.

Echo Energy has also

lowered its rates to be more

competitive within the

market.

Lapointe said that Echo

Energy is fully in control of

its pricing and can alter it

without consultation from

its supplier, Utilitynet and

as such has changed rates

from 7.95 cents per kilowatt

hour to 7.49 cents per kilo-

watt hour.

There are some miscon-

ceptions regarding pricing

that Lapointe wished to ad-

dress as well.

He said that Echo Energy

has promoted its fi xed rate

option in order to offer cli-

ents stability with their

utility bill, but it still offers

a variable rate as well.

Lapointe also wanted to

make it clear where Echo

Energy’s revenue goes. He

said that income from Echo

Energy goes to a fund,

called the Echo Lacombe

Fund, that will support

new initiatives within the

community and not into

general City funds. Eventu-

ally, a committee will be set

up to decide what the funds

will be used for and will

make recommendations to

council accordingly.

Basically, the funds in

the Echo Lacombe Fund

are monies the City can use

to support the community.

They do not go towards the

City’s operating or capital

budgets.

At this point, the City

needs customers to build

up the fund before it can

start doing anything with

that money.

Lapointe said right now

Echo Energy is sitting at

about 60 customers and the

City would like to hit 250 by

year’s end.

“We’d obviously like to

see it pick up a bit more.”

He added that this year

is mostly about getting cus-

tomers in place and then

revenue will begin to build

next year and in years to

come. Having said that, the

more people that sign up

sooner, the better things

will be.

“The sooner we can make

the change, the sooner we

can start building the fund

up,” said Lapointe.

While Echo Energy is a

retailer from the City of La-

combe and its revenue will

go to support initiatives in

the community, the service

is not limited to Lacombe

residents. Personal and

commercial clients in La-

combe County, Blackfalds

and even Red Deer are wel-

come to sign up.

For more information,

visit www.echoenergy.ca

or call 403-314-2107.

[email protected]

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The Town of Blackfalds

is gearing up to celebrate

Blackfalds Days with a pa-

rade, an array of activities

and of course, midway rides.

The events will take

place from June 13th to

June 15th in various loca-

tions throughout the Town.

“Blackfalds Days is about

celebrating the vitality of

our community. We’re so

dynamic here and we want

to share how successful

and vibrant and fun we

are,” said Sue Bornn, fam-

ily and community support

services manager.

The festivities kick off

on Friday evening at 4 p.m.

when the midway opens its

gates until 10 p.m. Events

of Friday include an Amaz-

ing Race-type themed

event, the kick-off of the

slo-pitch tournament and

a teen dance for Grades 5

and up.

“For the Amazing Race,

we have tons of things for

families to get through -

obstacles and puzzles and

games - it looks really fun.”

Saturday kicks off with

a 7:30 a.m. pancake break-

fast at the Community

Hall. There will be a con-

tinuation of the slo-pitch

tournament, a ‘celebrating

success’ parade and a ‘kidz’

zone.

“I have three little chil-

dren and they like to be a

part of the fun stuff. We’re

looking forward to the kidz

zone. It’s four hours of play

for them and they really en-

joy it,” said Bornn.

Also available on Sat-

urday will be an ongoing

game of ‘Humans vs. Zom-

bies’ from noon to 10 p.m.,

which pits teens and adults

of the community against

each other as they take

part in a day long battle of

the undead. The goal of the

game is to have each citizen

become a zombie by the end

of the night. There are safe

zones set up around the

Town.

There will be a fam-

ily movie night featuring

Wreck-It Ralph in the fi eld

house of the Abbey Centre

and a fi rework display at 11

p.m. For best viewing of the

fi reworks head to All-Star

Park.

For the fi reworks show,

the Blackfalds Pyro Crew

has put together a 12-min-

ute show that is sure to

please.

Sunday will see the

bulk of the events wind-

ing down. There will be a

community church service

from 9 a.m. till noon, which

includes a breakfast at 9

a.m. The carnival midway

will be open from noon to

5 p.m.

This year, the carnival

midway rides have re-

turned. Bornn said that the

Town is very much looking

forward to that and that the

midway is enjoyed thor-

oughly and by nearly every

visitor.

As well, citizens can head

to the new Abbey Centre fa-

cility where all admissions

will be $2 for the day.

Bornn added Blackfalds

Days is important be-

cause it allows the people

of Blackfalds to celebrate

their town. Most people

are happy to be among the

close rural community, and

can express this fact with

other residents during the

weekend, she said.

Various businesses will

also be contributing to

Blackfalds Days with spe-

cial deals on products.

There will be $1 ice cream

bowls sold in the Civic Cul-

tural Centre parking lot,

Servus Credit Union will

host a BBQ in their parking

lot, and various food bank

food drive stations will

be set up throughout the

weekend.

[email protected]

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For a generation of chil-

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And now, thanks to an

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paign, they can be again.

If you’re unfamiliar, the

above words are the open-

ing lyrics to the theme song

for Reading Rainbow, an

educational children’s pro-

gram focused on books and

literacy.

The show was very popu-

lar particularly in the 80s

and 90s but aired right up

until 2009.

Now the show’s star, Le-

Var Burton (also widely

known for playing Lt. –

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Forge in Star Trek: The

Next Generation) is bring-

ing the magic of Reading

Rainbow back in a new

format for a new crop of

young minds.

Last week, Burton

launched a kickstarter

fundraising campaign to

bring Reading Rainbow

back for a new generation

in an entirely new format.

Or, as Burton mentions

in his kickstarter launch

video, Reading Rainbow

has been reincarnated for

today’s kids using today’s

technology.

In the video, Burton dis-

cusses how he and legions

of Reading Rainbow fans

feel there is a need for reli-

able educational programs

and tools that are acces-

sible to today’s children.

So, Reading Rainbow

launched the Reading Rain-

bow app, a new tool that de-

livers the magic of reading

through an online library

of books and video fi eld

trips, much like the televi-

sion program once did.

But that’s not all.

With the kickstarter

campaign, Burton and

Reading Rainbow aimed to

make this resource readily

accessible to devices across

all platforms and develop

a classroom version of the

app and provide free access

to it for schools in need.

A fundraising goal of $1

million for the campaign was

set to accomplish this feat.

It was reached within 11

hours of posting the video.

In a video response

showing an emotional Bur-

ton briefl y after reaching

the $1 million mark, Bur-

ton expresses his grati-

tude and says that these

funds will enable Reading

Rainbow to do a lot of good

and comments on how this

movement has developed a

supportive community that

can literally change the

world one child at a time.

And they aren’t stopping

there either.

A new fundraising goal

of $5 million has been set

that will enable the Read-

ing Rainbow app to reach

children on more platforms

than just the net and enable

free access to the tool for

7,500 classrooms. At time

of writing over $3.2 million

has been raised.

In Lacombe and Black-

falds, we have a lot of not-

for-profi t, volunteer and

charity organizations that

do amazing work. Anyone

involved in these organi-

zations will tell you that

they receive outstanding

support from the commu-

nity that enables them to

do what they do.

Now, we know that this

isn’t unique to our locality,

region, province, or even

country. This is a global

thing. How encouraging is

it to know that the entire

world can pull together as

a community to get some-

thing like this done?

By the way, if you haven’t

watched the kickstarter

video yet, it’s a hoot. But

don’t take my word for it.

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ReadingRainbow is back

Summer 2014 is shaping up to

be an exciting time in the town

of Blackfalds. Many great fam-

ily orientated activities have been

planned and we hope visitors and

residents alike will enjoy all that

has been planned.

The aquatic centre and dinosaur

playground at the Abbey Centre

are now open! The aquatic centre

hours are posted on the Town web

site at http://www.blackfalds.com/

abbey-centre-home. There are des-

ignated lane swim times, swim-

ming lessons, aqua fi tness and

plenty of public swim opportuni-

ties to fi t your schedule.

Please check our 2014 Spring

& Summer Community Program

Guide and the web site for fees and

additional information.

Discover Camp Curious, our Sum-

mer Day Camp program, is open to

30 campers each week throughout

July and August. Registrations are

still being accepted and are avail-

able through the web site or at the

Abbey Centre. The program, based

at the Abbey Centre, will keep kids

active and entertained.

The Tayles Park Water Spray

Park opened on May 30th and of-

fers a great playground, splash

park and gazebo where many pic-

nics and birthday parties are held.

These park and picnic spaces are

fi rst come, fi rst serve and provide a

great no-cost summertime activity.

Blackfalds Days will be held

June 13–15th and there are lots of

new activities which have been

added to the weekend!

In addition to the traditional

events such as the Slo-Pitch Tour-

nament, Youth Octagon Dance

and the Show and Shine, people

can take part in the Family Amaz-

ing Race, Family Movie night and

the ‘Humans vs. Zombies’ game

hosted by the Octagon Club. Food

and fundraising are always a big

part of a community celebration

and Town council will be serving

up a delicious pancake breakfast,

as well as there are two additional

barbecue lunches and strawberries

and ice cream being served up on

Saturday. Proceeds from the vari-

ous meals are used to support not-

for-profi t and charitable groups in

Blackfalds.

The 2014 Blackfalds Days Bro-

chure will be coming out soon – so

stay tuned.

Canada Day celebrations are

planned for July 1st beginning at

1 p.m. at Tayles Water Park, with

cupcakes and family fun. Join the

celebrations at All Star Park at 8

p.m. and enjoy the fi reworks which

will begin at dusk.

The Blackfalds Agricultural So-

ciety is the proud sponsor of the

Blackfalds Farmers Market. This

season the market is on Thursdays

until Sept. 25th from 4 to 7:30 p.m.

at the Blackfalds Community Hall.

The energetic new market man-

ager is Maria Pais-Martins and

interested vendors should contact

her at 403-392-0546.

The later afternoon time pro-

vides convenience for shoppers

after work. Rain or shine, we hope

that you will be able to come out

and support local farmers, artisans

and home-based businesses.

Great community events and ac-

tivities like this don’t just happen.

They require volunteers, citizens

and staff to work together for suc-

cess. These activities help people

to get to know their neighbors and

build a sense of community. Kids

are given positive activities to di-

rect their time and energy.

Economic activity occurs that

builds our business sector. I hope

that people feel welcome to join in

the fun and step forward to help in

the planning and delivery of the

events. I look forward to seeing you

in Blackfalds this summer!

Melodie Stol is the mayor of Black-falds.

Summer in Blackfalds is full of exciting activities

Melodie

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What’s the best way to

diagnose disease? Today,

as never before, there are

many scientifi c tests such as

ultrasound, CT scans, MRIs

and more blood and genetics

tests available every year.

But is it possible to spot

a potential disease without

using these expensive pro-

cedures? Instead, how about

the KISS approach (keep it

simple, stupid)?

Researchers at Britain’s

Warwick University report

in The British Journal of

Cancer that prostate can-

cer kills about 250,000 men

every year. But who are the

most likely to develop this

disease late in life?

After studying males

with prostate cancer, and

those without this disease,

researchers discovered an

interesting physical fi nding.

Males whose index fi nger

was longer than their ring

fi nger were 33% less likely

to develop a prostate malig-

nancy.

An interesting fact, but no

one has the answer to why

this changes the risk of de-

veloping cancer.

But what about the length

of your legs? Dr. Kate Tilling

and her colleagues at Bris-

tol University in the U.K.

measured the leg lengths of

12,252 men and women aged

44 to 65. They discovered

that the longer the leg the

less risk of heart attack and

stroke.

But how does leg length

affect health problems? Dr.

Tilling found that people

with longer legs had less

cholesterol deposits in both

the heart’s coronary arter-

ies and the carotid vessels

that supply blood to the

brain.

The $64,000 question is

why do some people have

longer legs. Certainly, hav-

ing parents with long legs is

a major advantage. But Till-

ing claims that leg length is

strongly affected by habits

established early in life. For

instance, studies show that

breast feeding and a high en-

ergy diet between ages two

to four years increases leg

length.

Dr. William Elliott at the

University of Chicago be-

lieves the KISS approach

also applies to our ear lobes.

He examined 1,000 patients

suffering from coronary ar-

tery disease. He discovered

that if patients had an ob-

vious ear lobe crease they

were much more likely to

suffer from heart disease.

A similar study at the

Mayo Clinic showed that

90% of patients complaining

of chest pain, who also had

an earlobe crease, were hav-

ing a heart attack. But only

10% of those with chest pain

without the crease experi-

enced coronary attack.

A good look at the belly

can also evaluate the risk of

heart attack. Several studies

show that not all fat is equal.

As in real estate you’re a

winner of loser depend-

ing on location, and in this

case belly fat is the loser.

Being apple-shaped is more

dangerous than being pear-

shaped.

Get out the tape and check

your waist measurement.

A waistline of more than 40

inches (100 centimeters) for

men and 35 inches (90 centi-

meters) for women is a risk

factor for heart disease.

Another look at friends

and TV personalities will

indicate whether their neck

fat is bulging over tightly

buttoned shirt collars. Dr.

Susan Watkins at Cornell

University, after studying

this matter, says that in two

cases out of three, the neck

size of the men’s shirts is too

small and ties too tight.

Dr. Watkins claims this

causes visual problems in

addition to discomfort. Her

tests revealed that tight col-

lar wearers showed less abil-

ity to tell when a light, fl ick-

ering at increased speed,

became constant.

Another study in The Brit-

ish Journal of Ophthalmol-

ogy says tight collars also in-

crease the risk of glaucoma.

The tight collar causes con-

stant and increased pressure

on the jugular vein which in

turn increases intraocular

pressure, one of the leading

causes of glaucoma. In fact,

wearing a tight collar dur-

ing an eye examination can

result in a false diagnosis of

glaucoma.

In spite of all these stud-

ies, don’t slip into a funk

if you fi nd a deep ear lobe

crease or a short index fi n-

ger. Such results are all

‘associations’, not 100% di-

agnostic tests. However, if

you discover a signifi cant

ear lobe crease and you are

not living a good lifestyle, it

would be prudent to start do-

ing so. Why risk glaucoma

when it’s easy to purchase a

shirt with a larger neck size!

See the web site at www.docgiff.com. For comments [email protected].

Tight collar? It increases risk of glaucoma

Dr. Gifford

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The 2014 Combined Assessment and Tax Notices have been mailed and are due June 30, 2014. Any unpaid balance will be subject to a penalty of 1.5% on July 1, 2014. If you do not receive your tax notice, please contact the Blackfalds Municipal Of ce at 403-885-4677 and another copy will be issued to you. Tax Payments made affordable! Join our Tax Installment Payment Plan to have your annual Tax Levy divided into equal payments.


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EVENTSSeniors Week in Lacombe – June

1–7th with events around Lacombe all through the week. Seniors fair on Monday at the LMC, tour of CUC gym on Tuesday, Strawberry Tea at Kozy Korner on Wednesday, Lacombe Lodge Come and Go Tea on Thursday, Seniors Garden Party on Friday. For more informa-tion, contact Lacombe FCSS.

Central Alberta Buccaneers home opener – 6 p.m. June 7th at ME Global Field.

Lacombe Spray Park Grand Re-Opening - the Grand Re-opening Celebration will take place on June 13th from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. The public is invited to join us in celebrating the new green space and the new look at the spray park.

Spring Clean for C4 Garage Sale – 5430 53 Ave. La-combe from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. on June 14th. All proceeds go to support the C4 initiative.

Blackfalds Days – June 13–15th. Parade Saturday, June 14th at 11 a.m. For more information visit www.blackfalds.com.

YU-Turn Centre Open House and BBQ – June 14th from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Come buy lunch, check out the centre and celebrate the opening of the new parklet with the City of Lacombe.

National Aboriginal Day – June 21st. Celebrations in Blackfalds at Iron Ridge Campus. Tipi raising at dawn, prayers and reading of the Proclamation at 1 p.m. along with an honour song followed by displays, games, music and cake until 6 p.m.

Yu-Turn Street Festival – BBQ, live entertainment, street hockey and much more 5:30 – 9 p.m.

Wheellin ‘N’ Reelin Lottery - sponsored by the Optimist Club of Blackfalds to build a new skatepark for the youth in Blackfalds. Your $50 ticket gives you a chance of winning a 2014 800 Canam side by side ($14,870 value) sponsored by Turple Brothers or 2014

Fury 1600 Lund fi shing boat & trailer ($17,200 value) spon-sored by Go RV & Marine. Only 1,999 tickets printed. Draw date is Sept. 1st, 2 p.m. at All Star Park in Blackfalds. For more information contact John 403-396-0798, Kevin 403-846-0111, or Edie at 403-318-5782.

Kozy Korner Seniors Centre Din-ners – every Tuesday at noon.

Lacombe Dance Lessons - social and choreographed ballroom dancing. Traditional Two-step or Cha Cha/Jive. For details phone Cliff at 403-782-4094.

Lacombe Farmers Market – This

year, the Lacombe Farmers Market will be held in a new location, the arena parking lot at 5429-53 St. Markets run every Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. until October. Call 403-782-4772.

Bentley Farmers Market – Runs ev-ery Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at the Bentley Curling Rink. For more information call 403-748-4809.

Real Men Sing Barbershop! The Wild Rose Harmonizers Barbershop Chorus is a chorus for males of all ages who love to sing four-part a cappella harmony. We are a proud member of the Barber-shop Harmony society providing entertainment at seniors’ lodges, hospitals and numerous com-munity and private functions throughout the year. No experi-ence is required, just a love to sing. Join us on Tuesday evening, rehearsals from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Davenport Church of Christ (#68 Donlevy Ave.) For informa-tion, call David at 403-342-1318 or email [email protected]. Visit www.harmonizers.ca.

The Red Deer Legion Pipe Band is actively recruiting experienced and inexperienced people from the Central Alberta area, who are interested in joining the Band. Anyone with piping or drumming experience, or if you would like to learn piping or drumming, are asked to please contact us at 403-782-7183 or by email at [email protected]. Prac-tices are held at the Red Deer Legion on Tuesdays at 7 p.m.

Quilting and crafts – Held at Blackfalds United Church on Mondays at 9:30 a.m. Help make quilts or bring your own quilt/craft to work on. Visit black-faldsunitedchurch.com or call

403-885-4780 for more info.

The Lacombe Legion has bingo on Mondays at 7 p.m. in the upstairs hall. Coffee time runs Wednesdays from 9:30-11 a.m. ($2 for coffee, tea and cook-ies). On Fridays, there are four meat draws and tickets are $2/set of three tickets. Draw starts at 6:30 p.m. On Saturdays, there are four meat draws which start at 4:30 p.m. Chase the ace starts after meat draws.

New to Lacombe? Contact La-combe Welcome Wagon at 403-348-9567 for free maps, information about the City & area, as well as free gifts from local businesses. New baby in the family? Contact Lacombe Welcome Wagon at 403-348-9567 for free information, baby product samples as well as free gifts from local businesses.

Youth Unlimited Drop-in Activites – New schedule! Drop-in activi-ties now run every Tuesday from 6 – 9 p.m. with ball hockey on Mondays and Wednesdays from

6 – 9 p.m. Girls only drop-in is also Wednesdays from 6 – 9 p.m. Thursdays Grade 3-6 drop-in program runs from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. and Grade 4 and up program from 6 – 9 p.m. Cost is 2$ for drop-in and ball hockey with drop-in 10 passes at $10 and ball hockey season pass at $50.

Drop in Pool Tournament runs every Saturday from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Lacombe Hotel.

Circle of Friends - free weekly supper for the community, nutritious meals for anyone interested. It runs at Bethel Christian Reformed Church.

Taoist Tai Chi - a relaxing, low im-pact exercise; continuing classes year round, for those who have completed beginners or have learned Taoist Tai Chi before. Participate in classes of your choice. Available in Red Deer, Lacombe, Rocky Mountain House, and Innisfail. Contact 403-346-6772 for more information.

Coffee Time at the Lacombe Legion runs every Wednesday morn-ing. Come join us for coffee. $2. Gatherings run from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Lacombe Legion.

Old-time dances run at the Red Deer Legion every Wednes-day evening. Smorg at 5 p.m. with dance at 7:30 p.m. Cover charge $6. Country music runs Friday and Saturday evenings 7 to 11 p.m. 403-342-0035.

The Lacombe Hospital Auxil-iary meets the fi rst Thursday of every month at 1:30 p.m. in the Education Room at the hospital. New members wel-

come. For more information, call Rilla at 403-782-6165.

Imperial Daughters of the Em-pire is a non-profi t women’s volunteer program that raises money in support of numerous initiatives supporting educa-tions. Meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of every month and begin at 7:30 p.m. at St. An-drew’s United Church. Contact Mary Lou Wilson 403-782-3923.

Lacombe Art Guild - the guild meets regularly on the sec-ond and third Tuesday of each month. A variety of workshops are provided for developing art-ists. Membership is $15 per year. Contact Betty Peers at 403-782-9968 or blog lacombeart-clubwordpress.com. Meetings runs in LMC Credit Union Room at 5214 50 Ave. in Lacombe.

Writers’ Ink, The Red Deer & District Writers Club has weekly meetings (every Tuesday) in the old farmhouse at Sunnybrook Farm (4701 30 St.) from 7 to 9 p.m. We meet, share our writing, and offer constructive criticism to one another. We also do our utmost to improve our craft by Skyping professionals in the fi eld of writing, by inviting guest speakers to our Spring Workshop and to the occa-sional meeting. Our professional library is increasing as is our knowledge gained from mem-bers who are constantly seeking new challenges and sharing successes and failures with the group. Guests are welcome!

Food Addicts in Recovery Anony-mous is a 12-step support group offering a solution for all forms of food addiction. No dues, fees or weigh-in. Central Alberta groups meet in Red Deer, Lacombe and Rimbey. For locations and dates, call Joanne at 403-314-1972.

Clive TOPS – Take Off Pounds Sensibly. Every Thursday at the Clive Christian Fellow-ship Church 9-10:30 a.m.

Clive Seniors’ Drop-In – 1:30 p.m. every Monday at the Clive Meeting Room.

Affi rm – Providing safe and confi dential support to people of all sexual orientation, their families and friends. Meetings in Lacombe. For more, con-tact Marg at 403-782-1887.

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Horoscope

Focus your energies in a

positive way, Aries. You can

accomplish anything you set

your mind to, and now is the

time to put your attitude

to work.

Taurus, you are ready for

something or someone new.

Right now is a good time to

reach out and connect with a

new passion. Things will get

more interesting rather quickly.

ARIESMar 21/Apr 20

TAURUSApr 21/May 21

You need to focus and get

back to work this week,

Gemini. Things have slipped

out of your fi ngers, and it

could take a little while before

you get back on a schedule.

Shop around for the best deals

before making a big purchase,

Cancer. A little extra work can

lead to substantial savings.

There are deals to be had, so

be patient.

GEMINIMay 22/Jun 21

CANCERJun 22/Jul 22

Expect to reach a milestone in

your life, Leo. This may have

something to do with your

family or career. Either way,

the praise you will receive

is warranted.

Sometimes it can be easy for

you to get fi xated on a certain

way of doing things, Virgo.

There are really many different

paths to the same outcome

when you are open to ideas.

LEOJul 23/Aug 23

VIRGOAug 24/Sept 22

Libra, do not panic when a

glitch arises in your plans.

Just approach the situation

from a different angle, and

you will fi nd a solution

in no time.

Try not to push yourself too

hard this week, Scorpio. This

is a good time to maintain a

low profi le. Drawing too much

attention to yourself might

ruffl e the wrong feathers

this week.

LIBRASept 23/Oct 23

SCORPIOOct 24/Nov 22

Sagittarius, something will

bring a smile to your face

early in the week, and there’s

pretty much nothing that can

put you in a bad mood. This

is an ideal time to get things

accomplished.

You are never one to walk

away from a challenge,

Capricorn. This week you

will be presented with a big

obstacle, and you will have to

step up to tackle the

hard stuff.

SAGITTARIUSNov 23/Dec 21

CAPRICORNDec 22/Jan 20

Keep your eyes open and

you just may stumble

on something new and

fascinating this week,

Aquarius. This is a good time

to explore new ideas and

apply them to your daily life.

Someone gets bent

out of shape over

something that seems

laughable to you, Pisces. You

may need to adjust your view.

AQUARIUSJan 21/Feb 18

PISCESFeb 19/Mar 20

CLUES ACROSS 1. The woman 4. New Rochelle college 8. If not 12. Rotating mechanism 13. Strong sharp smell or

taste 14. Squash bug genus 15. Eggs 16. S. African Anglican

bishop 18. Draws taut 20. One who tears down 21. Killed 22. Focus during yoga

26. Boxing referee declares 27. Morning 28. Make very hot and dry 29. At right angles to the

keel 31. Basalt layers of earth 35. Most abundant rare-

earth 36. Possessed 37. __ Hess, oil company 39. They __ 40. 17th state 41. Actress Sarandon 42. Nostrils 44. Speech defect

47. Atomic #73 48. Chewing treat 49. Determines time 53. An edict from the tsar 56. Lariate 57. Dreary 58. Cruise/Nicholson movie 62. 7th Greek letter 63. Tubings 64. “Blue Rider” artist

August 65. Trent Reznor’s rock group 66. Recess 67. Picnic playwright Wm. 68. Turner or Danson

CLUES DOWN 1. People of the lochs 2. Czech playwright Vaclav 3. Gave forth 4. Frozen drinks 5. Many not ands 6. Matchstick game 7. Embellish 8. Goes into 9. Twin Peaks actress Piper 10. Very fast airplane 11. Cologne 13. Benign glandular tumors 14. Used to cut and shape

wood

CLUES DOWN (cont.)17. __ King Cole 19. Japanese deer 22. Vitrines 23. Princely area 24. Mother-of-pearl 25. A___ - is in accord 29. Get _ _ of 30. Bay of All Saints state 32. Supernatural forces

(N.Z.) 33. Promotional material 34. Rubicund 38. 12th Greek letter 39. Military weapon 43. No. diving sea birds 45. Place emphasis on 46. P. Reubens’ Herman 50. Dawdles 51. 1st Japanese Prime

Minister 52. Ruth’s Mother-in-law

(Bib.) 54. “Socrate” composer

Erik 55. African antelope 57. Ice hockey fake 58. Expression of triumph 59. Dandy 60. Actor Aykroyd 61. Microgram

HOW TO PLAY:

Fill-in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 only once.Each 3x3 box is outlined with a dark-er line. You already have a few num-bers to get you started. Remember: You must not repeat the numbers 1 through 9 in the same line, column or 3x3 box.

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City Council DatesLacombe City Council Meetings are open

to the public and all are encouraged to attend.

Meeting agendas are posted online at

www.lacombe.ca by 3:00 p.m.

the Friday before every Council Meeting.

The next scheduled Regular Council Meeting dates

and times are: Monday, June 9, 2014 at 5 p.m.Monday June 23, 2014 at 5 p.m.Monday, July 7, 2014 at 5 p.m. (Committee Meeting)

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The City of Lacombe and Youth Unlimited are throwing a

party, and you’re invited! The City is celebrating the launch of

the downtown parklet project on Saturday, June 14, from 11

a.m. to 3 p.m. at the 50 Street location.

A fundraising BBQ is being hosted by Youth Unlimited, with

proceeds going to the YU-Turn Youth Centre. The Centre will

be having an open house during the event. People can tour

the facility and learn about some of their summer programs.

“Part of creating great public spaces is ensuring that there are

things for people to do, and the parklets are great additions

to our downtown,” said Mayor Steve Christie.

As part of the festivities, the 1st Annual City of Lacombe

Ping Pong Tournament will be held from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Registration is open to everyone 14 years and older, with

some cool prizes going to the winner. Space is limited so

register early. Mayor Steve Christie will be facing off against

Jake Schellenberg of Youth Unlimited in a friendly game of

ping pong as part of the event.

“We’ve already observed lots of people using the ping pong

table, and the tournament is the perfect way to celebrate

these new public spaces,” said City Planning Intern Josh de

Jong, who spearheaded the parklet project.

The ping-pong table is completely free to use until it is

removed in the fall. Paddles and balls are available at the

parklet.

“We wanted to make sure access to the ping

pong table is as barrier-free as possible” said

de Jong. “People should be able to get out and

have fun enjoying the table without having to

bring their own paddles and balls.”

Two parklets, or temporary public

spaces, have been installed in downtown

Lacombe in support of the Downtown

Area Redevelopment Plan, and are meant

to encourage people to get out and enjoy

Lacombe’s historic downtown.

If you would like to register for the

Ping Pong Tournament or have any questions

about the BBQ or the parklet project, please

contact Josh de Jong at [email protected]

or (403)782-6666.

Road Closure NoticeResidents are advised that Wolf Creek Drive at Hwy 12 will

be closed on June 2, 2014, for repair work.

Access will be maintained to the

Church and 52Ave/53Ave via Wolf Creek Drive off

Hwy 2A and 34St.

The road will be closed at 7 a.m. on Monday,

June 2 and will be back open by 3 p.m. on Saturday,

June 14, weather permitting. Thank you for your

patience and understanding during this

busy construction period.

Construction crews will be conducting road work in the

following streets early next week. Motorists are advised to

expect delays at the following locations:

Woodland Drive (Repair of Gravel Patches)

49A Avenue (52 Street to Hwy 2A)

49 Street (52 Ave to 54 Ave)

Par Court (Fairway Dr to End)

There will be construction traffi c in these areas but traffi c

fl ow will be maintained. Detour signs will be posted. Please

use alternate routes.

2014 Property Tax NoticesProperty Tax Notices for the 2014 taxation year will be

mailed out on May 28, 2014. If you have not received your

2014 Tax Notice by Friday, June 6, 2014, please contact the

City of Lacombe Tax and Assessment department at

403-782-1257.

Property owners are advised that taxes are due and

payable without penalty if such payment is

received at City Hall on or before June 30, 2014.

Payments may be dropped off after business

hours in the mail slot at City Hall, located at 5432 56th

Avenue.

Any payment of property tax forwarded by mail shall be

deemed to be paid on the same date as the post-mark on

the envelope in which the payment was mailed. Please

note that credit card payments are NOT accepted for

Property Taxes.

For more information on your Property Tax Notice and

payment options, please visit our website at

www.lacombe.ca/living/taxes-assessment.

Public Notices

Parklet Kickoff Party and Ping Pong Tournament

Len Thompson Industrial Lot SalesThis is a request for proposal for the services of a licensed

Real Estate agent for the sale of Len Thompson Industrial

lots owned by the City of Lacombe. The broker should

have knowledge and experience in the area in which the

property is located.

Packages can be acquired through the City of Lacombe

website at www.lacombe.ca or by contacting Guy Lapointe

at (403) 782-1263.

Any interested parties must submit their proposals and

confi rm City Hall’s receipt of them no later than 2:00pm on Tuesday, June 17, 2014.

Only proposals submitted within the time frame and

guidelines provided will be considered.

For more information, please contact Guy Lapointe at (403)

782-1263, [email protected] or visit www.lacombe.ca.

Request for ProposalRealtor Services

International Trails DayJune 7th, 2014

Explore Lacombe’s extensive trails.Maps are available from City Hall or other kiosks


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Fight the Bite! Mosquito Prevention in Lacombe

The City of Lacombe is reminding residents to

take extra precautions against mosquitoes this

spring by continuing with an education

program for residents on how to prevent

mosquitoes from breeding, as well as how

to protect themselves and their families

against mosquito bites and the risk of West

Nile virus infection.

Whether gardening, golfi ng, fi shing or even just

relaxing outdoors, residents are encouraged to follow these

simple tips in order to fi ght the bite and protect themselves

from the West Nile virus:

1. COVER UP: wear long sleeves and pants, in light colors and

loose fi tting. Covering up as much as possible as mosquitoes

can bite through tight clothes e.g. leggings and jeans. Wear

a hat, and consider staying indoors at dawn and dusk, when

mosquitoes are most active.

2. REPEL: Use an eff ective mosquito repellent. A product with

DEET is your best protection. Lemon eucalyptus oil is also

eff ective for shorter periods of time.

3. ELIMINATE: Prevent mosquitoes from breeding.

Residents and businesses are asked to look at their

properties and remove or drain any standing water.

Mosquitoes can lay up to 250 eggs at a time in still water

(fresh, salty, stagnant), which will start to hatch in 7-10 days.

It only takes a few teaspoons of water for this to happen. If

standing water is eliminated weekly, many mosquitoes will

be kept from breeding in the fi rst place, eliminating the need

to use pesticides against adult mosquitoes. This elimination

strategy will reduce the number of mosquitoes around the

house and yard.

For more information and tips, Albertans can visit www.

fi ghtthebite.info or call Health Link Alberta, 24 hours a day,

seven days a week, toll-free at 1.866.408.5465 (LINK).

Development Permits

Documents pertaining to the development permits may be inspected at City Hall, 5432-56 Avenue, during regular business hours.

Anyone claiming to be aff ected by the approval of the Permitted Uses with Variances or Discretionary Uses may submit an objection within 14 days

from the date of notice. The appeal must be in writing, accompanied with a $50.00 fee and be directed to: Lacombe Subdivision and Development

Appeal Board, Attn: Secretary to the SDAB, 5432 - 56 Avenue Lacombe, AB T4L 1E9

Current to May 29, 2014

Permitted Use Take notice that the following development permits have been approved as PERMITTED USES in that they conform in every respect to the Land Use Bylaw

Discretionary Use Take notice that the following Discretionary Use Permits have been approved:

DATE PERMIT# LOCATION DEVELOPMENT May 29 61/250.81 5824 58 Street Demolition of Detached Dwelling and Accessory Buildings

May 29 61/250.82 5824 58 Street Site Grading Prior to Subdivision

DATE PERMIT# LOCATION DEVELOPMENTMay 29 61/251.14 Shed 102 Elana Crescent

May 29 61/251.12 Single Family Dwelling 41 Erma Street

ReminderLacombe Spray Park Re-opening CelebrationThe Lacombe Spray Park Grand Re-opening Celebration

will take place on June 13, 2014, from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

The public is invited to join Council, staff and special

guests in celebrating the new green space, and the

new look at the spray park.

Water Meter InstallationThe City is on year one of a four year project to change

out aging manual read water meters within Lacombe.

We are replacing manual-read water meters with a more

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Buyers are readingour paper

The fur trade created the

Calgary Edmonton Trail,

a trail initially plied by ox

teams plodding their slow

way between the two cen-

tres. Their one rest stop

of note along this 200 mile

journey was the Straw-

berry Plain situated at the

juncture with an east-west-

trail known as the Buffalo

Lake Trail. This location

is now known as Lacombe

City.

Settlement brought in-

creased traffi c and the

need for more frequent

rest stops for incoming set-

tlers and their families. As

virtually all non-fur trade

traffi c was headed north,

these stopping houses were

most numerous south of

the Red Deer River. Names

still well known there in-

clude Dickson’s stopping

house at Airdrie, Scarlett’s

stopping house at Dids-

bury, Lone Pine at Bowden

and Content at Innisfail.

The stopping house in this

area was built circa 1884 by

the original homesteader

in Central Alberta, a rest

stop that carried his name,

Barnett’s Rest. It lives on

today as the stately eating

establishment situated on

Barnett Ave. a single block

east the historic C&E Trail.

All stopping houses

were much more than rest

stops. They became cen-

tres where settlers could

obtain supplies, in effect

pioneer shopping centres.

Barnett’s Rest was situated

right on the trail but the

Town of Lacombe devel-

oped one mile east at the

intersection of Nanton and

Barnett. Hence travelers in

need of supplies tended to

stop at Barnett’s Rest for

supplies rather than detour

into the Town itself. This

did not escape the atten-

tion of the Town’s business

community. Taking the

action they deemed appro-

priate they enacted a by-

law closing that portion of

the trail lying north of its

intersection with Barnett

Ave. The barriers went up

immediately. Northbound

traffi c now had to detour

into town to Nanton St. to

continue their journey.

Ed Barnett was never

one to let grass grow under

his feet. His response was

immediate and odiferous.

Residents along Nanton

woke the following morn-

ing to the fragrance of

fresh manure and a street

piled high with the ripe

contents of Barnett’s cattle

feedlot.

But the heyday of stop-

ping houses drew to a close

with the advent of the

C&E Railroad. The road-

bed reached Lacombe in

late fall, 1890. Its right of

way paralleled the historic

trail for much of its dis-

tance. With that right of

way came a federal grant

of 6,400 acres per mile

travelled. Stations were

positioned about 10 miles

apart with sidings midway

between them. Initially

each location bore a num-

ber (Blackfalds was Siding

No 11; Lacombe Siding No

12.) When names were be-

stowed, those to the south

of Lacombe were borrowed

largely from villages in

England and Scotland al-

though some employees

of the CPR (e.g.) engineers

were also honoured. None

commemorated the names

of the historic stopping

houses. The fi rst siding

north of the Red Deer River

was initially named Black-

falds after a Scottish ham-

let but for a period of time

it was known (at least local-

ly) by the name of its sta-

tion agent, Waghorn. He is

credited with compiling the

fi rst Waghorn’s Guide, an

invaluable early source of

information on train sched-

ules, passenger service and

freight charges for western

Canada.

Some native words found

their way into names for lo-

calities north of Lacombe.

Ponoka for example was

reputably derived from

the native word for elk and

Wetaskiwin was the Cree

word meaning “The Hills

Where Peace Was Made.”

Some say this was the his-

toric peace treaty medi-

ated by Father Lacombe

between the Blackfoot and

Cree tribes. However, there

is an early legend involving

two young untried chiefs

who, in preparation for war

between the two tribes, had

ventured into a dark night

to spy upon their enemy’s

encampment. In the dark

they encountered each oth-

er. Weaponless they fought

with bare hands until ex-

hausted. Neither could

break the other’s defense.

As they rested to gather

strength both pulled out

their tobacco and pipes. But

one pipe had been broken

and they ended up sharing

the remaining pipe.

It was then that the Cree

spoke, “My brother” he said

softly. “We did not mean to

do it, but we have smoked

the peace pipe together.

From now on we must be

friends, and because we

are chiefs of our tribes, our

people must also be friends

and stop our war.”

A look back at popular ‘stopping houses’

Howard

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BY BRIAN VOSSENLacombe Express

A strong effort wasn’t quite

enough for the Locos to catch up

to the Wranglers.

On June 1st, the Lacoka Junior

Locos hosted the Calgary Wran-

glers. Although Lacoka put up a

good fi ght, the fi nal score was 17-

11 in favour of Calgary.

Assistant Coach Drew Dough-

erty that the team made a fair try

in the game.

“It was a solid effort. We were

in it for most of the game,” he

said. He went on to say that Laco-

ka has trouble getting all its play-

ers to practices at the same time,

making it diffi cult to work on

team systems.

Dougherty also said that was a

key factor in last Sunday’s game,

as the Wranglers were able to

spot the Locos using a help de-

fense and adjusted their game ac-

cordingly.

Lacoka then switched to a man-

on-man defense, but weren’t able

to adjust as easily as they have

not been able to work on the dif-

ferent system in practice.

It was a very even match. Both

teams played a hard, fast and

physical game that was exciting

to watch.

Calgary opened up scoring

with a quick goal within the fi rst

minutes of play. Lacoka on the

other hand, was slow to get start-

ed in the fi rst, but were well in the

game by the end of the period, es-

pecially after scoring a power

play goal to end the fi rst tied at

fi ve points apiece.

In the second, Lacoka opened

scoring within the fi rst two min-

utes and both teams began trad-

ing goals back and forth. As the

period wore on however, Calgary

gained a stronger foothold over

Lacoka, taking the lead and be-

ginning to slowly widen the score

gap.

Lacoka players did their best to

keep up, but the strong Calgary

defense made the strongest Locos

scorers work hard for every shot,

tiring them out and cutting down

on scoring opportunities.

Dougherty said that the Wran-

glers’ ability to play a stronger

defense than the Locos was prob-

ably the biggest factor in the

game. While there were some

defensive holes, Lacoka’s goal-

tender was quite strong and

Dougherty added that goaltender

Zac Atsinger probably played his

strongest game of the season on

Sunday.

Astinger faced 61 shots by the

end of the game and made some

impressive saves. While he let

a few in, each time a goal was

scored he would shake it off and

prepare to face the next shot as if

nothing had happened.

In the third period, Calgary

continued to pull ahead of Laco-

ka.

After fi ghting tooth and nail

against a superior defense for

two periods, Lacoka’s offence was

worn out and not able to close the

gap in time, losing the game 17-11

at the fi nal buzzer.

While the Locos have been

fairly even this season, they have

lately been on a bit of a losing

streak. In addition to last Sun-

day’s game, the Locos lost 13-12 to

the Strathmore Venum and lost

another two games the weekend

before.

While the team has good chem-

istry and works well as a unit, the

players seldom have the opportu-

nity to practice as one.

Dougherty said the key to turn-

ing Lacoka’s game around is get-

ting all the players to practice at

the same time so they can work

on strategies as a team.

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BY KALISHA MENDONSALacombe Express

“Lacombe born Trisha

Lorenz was inducted into

the Alberta College Ath-

letes Association (ACAC)

Hall of Fame with a cer-

emony on May 10th.

Lorenz was among the

fi rst 50 inductees to be hon-

oured and welcomed into

the Hall of Fame. The cere-

mony was held in part with

the 50th anniversary of the

Alberta College Athletics

Association.

“It’s an honour, a huge

honour,” says Lorenz. “I

got the letter from Augusta-

na and thought it was some

general letter but I started

reading and thought, whoa

- oh, okay!”

Lorenz was given the

induction after an intense

dedication to sports and

coaching between Augusta-

na University College, the

University of Lethbridge

and dedication shown

through her high school

years.

“I enjoyed being part

of a team, and having the

achievement and improve-

ment and seeing something

come from your hard work.

I’m still like that, especially

with physical things,” she

says.

“I like to learn some-

thing, then master it and

get better.”

Lorenz fi rst began tak-

ing initiative with her

sport skills development

in high school, where she

was often practicing in the

school gym to better her

basketball skills. She did

play a variety of sports in

the school, but excelled at

basketball especially.

“I was very, very focused

and very competitive and

determined,” says Lorenz.

“I think those are all

great qualities, but if

there’s a child out there

that has a dream of doing

something with their ath-

letics, I think it’s great to

dream and to work towards

that.”

The Lorenz family was

often involved in activities

that promoted her interest

in a healthy lifestyle.

“My parents were excel-

lent role models for me in

that they played sports and

we went to watch games,

and did a lot of things as a

family that were active.”

She says that often there

were bike rides, games of

catch and park visits. The

relationships built through

her active lifestyle choices

were also an immense part

of her athletic success.

“There are things that

stand out in terms of actu-

al competitions, but more

of it is general memories

of experiences we shared,”

she says. “Road trips, early

morning practices, eating

lunch in the cafeteria, that

kind of stuff.”

Lorenz said her coach

was also a huge instrument

in her success, and was her

inspiration for beginning a

coaching career.

“My coach during those

(high school) years was a

real mentor for me.

“She was a huge support

for me as an athlete and as

a coach. She was always the

one I could go to, and she

helped me feel a lot more

confi dent and helped me

believe in myself.”

She adds that some of the

friendships she developed

in her years as a practicing

athlete have been long last-

ing and very special to her.

When asked what she

could say to young aspir-

ing athletes, Lorenz’s focus

was on allowing children

to have a variety of experi-

ences.

“The kids that aren’t

jocks still deserve an op-

portunity to try things and

be active. I think that’s

what is important for the

development of kids.”

Lorenz recognized that

for most parents, budgets

sometimes prevent the

chance to enroll kids in sev-

eral sports. She also says

the pressure for kids to be

excellent at a particular

sport is immense.

She says kids think they

aren’t going to be good

enough to play on a team if

they don’t stick to a single

sport all year round, and

adds that she fi nds the no-

tion quite sad.

“I think now that maybe

the focus is a bit too much

on kids having to choose

at a very young age what

sport they want to excel in.

It’s so sad when that hap-

pens.”

Currently, Lorenz re-

sides in Raymond, Alberta

with her husband and three

boys. She leads an active

role in her town’s theatre

community and is also a

tap and jazz dance teacher.

When she put the brakes

on her athletic career, she

went to Grant MacEwan

University to study a the-

atre arts program.

“For me, it’s nice to have

that part of my life now

that I’ve sort of switched

gears.”

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The African Children’s

Choir will be lighting up

Lacombe and Clive on their

tour through Central Al-

berta this month.

The Choir will perform

at the Clive Baptist Church

on June 16th and at the

Church of the Nazarene

in Lacombe on June 22nd.

Performances for both are

7 p.m.

The African Children’s

Choir is a part of Music for

Life. A free-will offering is

taken at the performance to

support African Children’s

Choir programs, such as

education, care and re-

lief and development pro-

grams.

The children come from

families in Uganda, Kenya

and a few other regions of

Africa.

“I love seeing the host

families and people react

during the performance.

It’s encouraging. It is pow-

erful to see people moved

to tears with the joy, smiles

and politeness of the chil-

dren,” said Tour Leader

Nate Longstaff.

Longstaff chaperones

the choir as the children

tour around the world per-

forming their songs and

dances. He has a back-

ground working with mu-

sic and youth groups, and

has been with the organiza-

tion for six months.

This year’s tour will

include stops in British

Columbia, Alberta, Sas-

katchewan, Alaska and

Washington.

“I often ask them if

they’re nervous. I describe

the symptoms and they

always say ‘no’. They love

performing and get ex-

cited to perform,” he said.

“There is too much stimu-

lation and excitement to

allow room for homesick-

ness.”

Karlene Crawford, who

has worked with the choir

for many years said that,

“People are not prepared

for how excellent this choir

is.

“I think that a lot of what

we hear about Africa is so

negative. The concerts kind

of shed a different light and

the kids show hope. It real-

ly shows a different side of

things,” she added.

In the past, Crawford was

a representative volunteer

for the African Children’s

Choir and for their parent

organization, Music for

Life. She also worked in

Uganda as a principal at

the music academy, where

many of the children at-

tend school after their tour.

Crawford and Longstaff

both agreed that the best

part of working with the

choir is being humbled by

the beauty of the children’s

interactions and of course

the immense talent shown

by the children.

Longstaff described his

experiences touring with

the kids as, “An immense

growing-up experience.

“It is such a joy and such

a blessing seeing the kids’

characters and personali-

ties. Seeing them grow in

size and character is amaz-

ing,” he said.

He continues, saying that

he fi nds the children hilari-

ous and loves their great

attitudes. He adds that the

choir “Is like a big family.”

Music for Life has helped

over 60,000 African chil-

dren through donations,

awareness and education

and housing facilities built

through the collection of

funds from the tour.

The children are accept-

ed into the choir after being

chosen by a scout based on

greatest need and a hunger

for bettering themselves.

They audition, and are cho-

sen based on musical abil-

ity and skill.

After the tour, the kids

head back to Africa and

most attend a music acade-

my. The academy offers full

or half board for students,

depending on their home

situation and needs.

“The choir works on so

many levels. The kids get

confi dence and really get a

voice. They start to under-

stand what they contribute,

and bring those feelings

back home,” said Crawford.

“The kids also really de-

velop when they’re on tour.

I’ve seen these children

grow and graduate and give

back to their communities.

“I think it’d be great for

people to know that the

choir only represents the

work and hope that comes

from Music for Life. The

sponsorships and other

programs that happen in

Africa are what they aren’t

seeing. Hundreds of kids

are in the choirs, but thou-

sands have been helped in

Africa through proceeds,

awareness and concert fees

and donations.”

The performances are

emotional and intense.

“These kids come from

such humble beginnings

and backgrounds. You

come away with such a

feeling of hope – renewed

hope,” said Longstaff.

He says that the perfor-

mances are, “Ultimately a

demonstration in hope and

love, which is something

lacking in western cul-

ture.”

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Today’s marketplace

is saturated with almost

every type of bottled or

canned sauce imaginable.

Homemade sauces, in

many households, have

taken a ‘back-seat’ to the

readymade varieties that

seem to fi t into our hectic

lifestyles.

When we think of mak-

ing sauces from scratch,

many people conjure up

the image of a thick ge-

latinous mass from one of

our worst school cafeteria

nightmares.

However, sauces from

scratch don’t have to be dif-

fi cult, and can easily be the

best part of a dish.

Traditionally, any sauce

is usually made up from

one of fi ve leading sauces

or ‘mother sauces’. These

leading sauce categories

are Béchamel, Velouté,

brown, tomato and Hollan-

daise. Don’t let any fancy

French names scare you.

Béchamel is merely a

white sauce made from

adding milk to a white roux

(a mixture of fat and fl our

that has cooked just long

enough to eliminate any

starchy taste).

Velouté is made from

adding a white stock (such

as chicken, veal, or fi sh) to

a white roux.

Brown sauce is made by

adding a brown stock (beef)

to a brown roux (fat/fl our

mixture that has cooked

over low heat to intensify

color and taste).

Tomato sauce is a mix-

ture of tomatoes, stock

and sometimes a roux, and

Hollandaise is a mixture of

butter and egg yolks.

Although there are tech-

niques and fl avourings that

also go along with creating

any of these base sauces,

they are basically the foun-

dations of many corre-

sponding sauces.

For example a cheese

sauce is originated from

adding cheese to a Bécha-

mel, and a Hollandaise

sauce with shallots, white

wine vinegar and tarragon

is a Béarnaise sauce.

Sauce making however,

is not always confi ned with-

in the parameters of these

leading sauces. There are

many sauces that do not

fall into the gamut of these

fi ve main categories. Some

examples would be pan gra-

vies, reductions, compound

butters and purees.

Pan gravies are just

sauces that are made from

the drippings from cooked

meat or poultry. Extra

stock/broth and a thick-

ener are added to extend

the fl avours and to coat

the fi nished meat product.

Meat that is served ‘au jus’

(pronounced ‘oh zhoo’)

means that it is served

with its natural clear un-

thickened juices, however

extra stock/broth is usu-

ally added to ensure there

is enough to go around.

Reductions are simply

what their name indicates;

liquids that are naturally

thickened and intensifi ed

through the evaporation

of water to create a sauce.

Some of the best sauces re-

sult from letting naturally

occurring liquids in a pan

to just cook down. Simply

season with salt and pep-

per, and serve.

Many people don’t con-

sider compound butters to

be a sauce, but when melt-

ed, it is a fl avourful liquid

that enhances a fi nished

dish.

The most popular of all

fl avoured butters in the

chef industry is ‘maitre

d’hotel’ butter (pronounced

‘may truh doh tel’).

It is solid butter that is

traditionally mixed with

chopped parsley, lemon

juice, and white pepper. It

is then rolled into a cylin-

drical shape and stored in

the refrigerator or freezer

until needed.

This allows one to cut off

circles of the butter to melt

on top of a fi nished prod-

uct, traditionally steak.

Endless creations of com-

pound butters can be made

however, for many other

dishes besides steaks.

Purees also don’t con-

form in the defi nition of the

fi ve leading sauces.

They acquire their thick-

ness from the maceration

of a vegetable, fruit, or an

array of ingredients, like

pesto for example.

The Internet and library

are both great resources to

get one started on creating

a repertoire of sauces of

your very own.

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Iconic Canadian hip-hop

group Swollen Members

will be back in Red Deer

this month promoting the

release of their new album,

Brand New Day.

Kiley ‘Prevail’ Hendriks,

Shane ‘Madchild’ Bunting

and Robin ‘Rob the Viking’

Hooper will be hitting Wild

Bill’s Sports Bar in Red

Deer on June 18th.

“Everyone is in a place

where we’re celebrating

each other’s individuality

which is really amazing,

and I think that it’s brought

some strength back to the

group,” says Prevail, ex-

plaining the direction of

the album.

“We’re really letting

our voices speak for them-

selves, and re-establishing

the strength of the Swollen

Members sound.”

Prevail says that the

meaning behind Brand

New Day is that the group,

“Have all hit a point of re-

alizing that we’ve had an

amazing career, with an

amazingly receptive fan

base that has allowed us to

make music that celebrates

individuality.”

Swollen Members have

had a little bit of a rocky

recent history, with rap-

per Madchild battling and

eventually overcoming

some trouble with addic-

tion. Prevail said in an in-

terview that he “Takes his

hat off to Madchild” due

to the new focus that push-

ing through the experience

brought to the group.

“Obviously, it had an ef-

fect on the group as well

but I think once we were

able to move past that, we

said, let’s use that strength.

Let’s use that experi-

ence we all went through

and push forward with it.

That’s really where Brand

New Day came from,” says

Prevail.

The new album’s sound

is described by Prevail as

a very aggressive sounding

album, with “Dark, driv-

ing, challenging beats.”

The sound is familiar to

Swollen Members fans,

but also has “Sprinkles of

more light-hearted, easily

approachable music.”

This is the fi rst Swol-

len Members album that

features no collaborations

with other artists. Pro-

ducer Rob the Viking, Mad-

child and Prevail worked

hard to develop a sound en-

tirely unique to them.

Prevail says that he feels

Madchild, himself and Rob

the Viking had a chance

to have dialogue not only

amongst themselves, but

their fans as well.

“They know what we’ve

been through, and they

know that we’ve come out

on the other side better and

stronger.

“This is, I feel an album

where we had an oppor-

tunity to talk more about

what the future looks like,

as opposed to what the past

felt like.”

Prevail says that the

group really appreciates

the support given in their

home country of Canada.

He adds that the group

proudly shares their Ca-

nadian pride while on tour,

and that the support in

Canada serves as a remind-

er and momentum for the

accomplishments of the

group.

“I think part of (continu-

ing to make music) is that

our idea of success is con-

tinuity, and being able to

keep it growing. And music

is endless – the combina-

tions, thought process, cre-

ativity – the only thing that

can stop you is your own in-

hibition and we’re the kind

of people where we have in-

dividual goals and goals as

a group that we strive for.”

Prevail laughs as he re-

calls a special moment on a

recent leg of their tour into

Scottsdale, Arizona.

“How does a nine-year

old kid know about Swol-

len Members in Scottsdale,

Arizona?

“I don’t know, but he was

at the show with his par-

ents and he was up front

wearing a Swollen Mem-

bers skull bandana, rock-

ing out having a blast. I

don’t know what’s up there,

but it was awesome. That’s

one of the things that keeps

us going.”

Tickets to the June 18th

show are available at Tick-

etmaster.

[email protected]

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Could this time of year get

any better? Even the rainy days

are lovely and I am so excited

to watch everything green up. I

hope you are taking it all in and

spending plenty of time outside

even on cooler evenings. My goal

this summer is to spend most of

my time outdoors and portable

electronics and equipment make

it super easy to get out and enjoy.

The wireless age is the most

amazing thing to me and I plan to

take full advantage. My cable guy

told me the other day that they

now have wireless PVR’s which

can go into any room, no more

need to drill holes and install

cable outlets in every room! You

can even mobilize your TV space

for special events and then return

the room to your calm reading or

crafting space, it is truly revolu-

tionary.

Last weekend I was hang-

ing out with some dear friends

around their fi re pit enjoying a

beautiful spring evening when

one of my friends pulled out his

phone, dropped it into a ceramic

bowl and began streaming jazz

music. This is so foreign to me; I

never think to use my phone for

anything but calls and texts. The

ceramic bowl amplifi ed the sound

and we enjoyed the evening even

more due to the wonderful music.

With the invention of solar ev-

erything you can charge up out-

door lighting, trailer batteries

and even your cell phone. I love

the decorative and colourful yard

lanterns and lighting you can use

to decorate your outdoor space.

I saw solar powered illuminated

plant pots the other day and was

very tempted to buy them. Even

as your indoor space needs sever-

al different light source, your ex-

terior space can be transformed

into a magical, mystical retreat

with the right lighting. I think

the houses with white lighting

strung in trees is a lovely sight on

summer evenings, not Christmas

lights still hanging on your house

but a special place for ambient

lighting.

I am taking full advantage of

the daylight and warm temps

to work outside as much as pos-

sible. Wireless Internet is amaz-

ing and you can create a cozy,

lovely outdoor reading or writing

space bringing your home offi ce

outside. Put up a gazebo or por-

table tent/awning and invest in

luscious furniture to curl up with

your favourite book, laptop or

tablet. Hang charming lanterns

inside the gazebo to allow you

to take your outdoor experience

well into the evening. Download

books onto your tablet and you

can read well into the night with-

out eyestrain. My favourite activ-

ity is sitting next to an outdoor

fi re with a good book on my iPad

where I can read into the small

hours of the morning.

So it’s time to unplug! Cut the

cords and let your inner nomad

wander while you still remain

connected and fashionable in

your outdoor space. You are able

to have a beautiful, unfettered ex-

istence outside as well as inside.

All the comforts of home can ac-

company you on your journey as

you make the most of our short

but beautiful season.

Kim Meckler is an interior designer in Red Deer with Carpet Colour Centre.

Cutting the cord on home electronicsWONDERFUL WOOD - The leather couch and love seat in this sitting room of a Mason Martin Homes show home in Red Deer in combination with the hardwood fl oors and open wood roof beams make for a warm and cozy family room. Jenna Swan/Lacombe Express

Kim

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There is a new business in Lacombe!

Absolute Custom Designs Inc., a brand

new interior design store in Lacombe, is

open for business and strives to be a full

service stop for all your interior design

needs.

“We’re kind of trying to be the design

centre for Lacombe,” said Sean Stroud,

who co-owns and manages the store with

his wife, Angie. “We want to bring the all-

inclusive package to our clientele.”

Whether working on a brand new home

or renovating an existing space, Absolute

Custom Designs Inc. can help you achieve

the look you want. Sean said that custom-

ers are welcome to bring in their designs

and ideas of the look they are looking for

and Absolute Designs will work with them

to carry them out as best as possible.

The Strouds have a wealth of experience

when it comes to interior design. While Ab-

solute Designs Inc. has only been operat-

ing for a few weeks, Angie and Sean have

about 30 years of experience between them

within the industry.

Sean ran Lacombe’s local paint store

for several years and Angie has managed

blinds, drapery and interior design on a

number of projects throughout central Al-

berta. As such, both Strouds have a knowl-

edge base that is both deep and wide when

it comes to most aspects of interior design.

“People should come to us solely for the

experience that we have,” said Angie. “We

have a wide range of products and product

knowledge.”

Angie said that Absolute Custom De-

signs Inc. has experience that isn’t com-

monly seen at a lot of retailers. They know

the fi ner details on products as well, right

down to the depth of a sofa seat cushion.

“We know our product,” said Angie.

Sean and Angie focus on stocking high-

quality items that are still cost effective.

Sean said that while some stores might

carry many items of very high quality,

such items can be quite expensive and not

fi scally attainable for some.

On the other hand, other stores might

focus on items that are low-cost, but some-

times don’t have a very long lifespan. Sean

said that Absolute Custom Designs Inc.

tries to fi nd items that have a good balance

of both.

Angie added that they also try to provide

rare items that can’t be found just any-

where. Absolute Designs Inc. even has an

arrangement with a regional artist allow-

ing them to display and sell original art-

work in the store.

“You kind of see the same artwork day-

in day-out with a lot of places,” said Sean.

Absolute Custom Designs is also focused

on being local. Sean said they have their

own workshop and seamstress and work-

shop and work is done in-house whenever

possible.

Angie said that they will only stock

items purchased in Canada as well. Abso-

lute Designs Inc. gets its indoor furniture

from Calgary, its exterior furniture from

Edmonton and all its other products from

within the country.

“Everything is bought by Canadian dis-

tributors,” said Angie.

Absolute Custom Designs Inc. is plan-

ning a Grand Opening event on June 14.

The event will run 10-6 and will include

price cuts in store, prizes as well as enter-

tainment and other promotions.

Angie said she is still hammering out

the details, but the event will include a per-

formance by Red Deer based band Union

Soundtrack a barbecue and special offers

like 30 per cent off exterior furniture and

50 per cent off select blinds.

Absolute Custom Designs Inc. is lo-

cated at #3 4842 46 Street Lacombe. It is

open from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. from Tuesday to

Saturday. For more information, visit

www.absolutecustomdesign.com call 403-

782-2046 or email absolutecustomdesigns@

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ADMINISTRATIVEASSISTANT

required immediately for very busy equipment sales & rentals yard. Must have experience with A/P, A/R,

payroll, bank reconciliations,invoicing, inventory tracking and Simply accounting isa must. Management of website marketing is an ongoing responsibility.

This job is diversifi ed and the successful candidate

must be comfortableworking in an environment

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IMMED. F/T Administrative Assistant, Req’d for busy

Lacombe based Business.This position supports the

accounting dept. with general accounting duties,

as well as general administrative duties.

Familiarity with ACCPAC, Word & Excel an asset.

Fax resume to 403-342-7447

Dental 74022nd @ Taylor Dental

Care is seeking a Dental Assistant RDA ll

immediately. If you like to learn, then this is the place

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others? If you enjoy people, and want to work

in a professional offi ce with a unique mix of health care

and fashion, Doctors EyeCare is looking for you.

We offer a great team atmosphere, competitive pay and benefi ts, on the job training and much

more. Want to learn more on how to start your new

career at Doctors EyeCare? Contact us by phone at 403-346-2020

or apply online @www.doctorseyecare.ab.ca

RECEPTIONIST for Hygiene Department req’d. 1 pm. - 8 pm. Please drop off resumes to Associate

Dental, Attn. Corinne or fax 403-347-2133 or email

[email protected]

HairStylists 760WE are looking for a F/T or

P/T journeyman (60% commission with ticket) or apprentice hairstylist for

busy family salon in Lacombe. Great wages and benefi ts packages.

Bring resume to Hairapy at Lacombe Center Mall

Oilfield 800

NOW HIRING Well Testing Personnel

Experienced Supervisors& Operators

Must have valid applicable tickets. Email: lstouffer@

testalta.com

You can sell your guitar for a song...

or put it in CLASSIFIEDS and we’ll sell it for you!

Oilfield 800

$2500 BonusEvery 100 days

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS

Oil & Gas Well Testing Night Foremen,

Experienced/Inexperienced

Junior Day/Night Operators

Must have H2S, First Aid,valid driver’s license.

Pre-employment Drugscreening

Competitive Wages.Benefi t Package

Please submit resume with references to:[email protected]

or by fax to (403) 783-8004Only individuals selected

for interviews will be contacted

LOCAL SERVICE CO.in Red Deer REQ’S EXP.

VACUUM TRUCK OPERATOR

Must have Class 3 licence w/air & all oilfi eld tickets.

Fax resume w/driversabstract to 403-886-4475

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Professionals 810

Engineer / Designer

A busy manufacturingoilfi eld company is looking for a full time Mechanical

Engineer/Designer.This position will involvethe design and productdevelopment of Oilfi eld Equipment. Duties willinclude the design of

equipment using 3D CAD, shop testing prototypes and support to manufacturing

for existing products.This positions requires

individuals with a strong mechanical aptitude.

SolidWorks experience is an asset. Individuals with

creativity, attention todetail and an interest in working with equipment

are preferred.Starting wage is based on

knowledge and†experience.Only eligible candidates

will be contacted.Send Resumes to: resume

@nexusengineering.caor fax 403.347.3393

Restaurant/Hotel 820HERITAGE LANES

BOWLINGRed Deer’s most modern 5

pin bowling center req’s permanent F/T front

counter staff for all shifts (days, eves. and wknds).Please send resume to:

[email protected] or apply in person


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In Memoriam

In loving memory of

Love Always, Mom, Dad, Sheri & Kyle

Three years have passed so quickly, yet time somehow

stands still.We miss you,

and everything about you, every moment

of every day.

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I am a widow, with two teenage sons, 16 and 14. My husband passed away three years ago. My ranch is everything to me. I love my animals, my horses and my family. I am 49, 5’6 `,132 lbs and I do like to travel. My brother lives with his wife on another part of the ranch. He is very good to my boys and his guidance and support has been nothing but a blessing. I have been called a loner - I do fi sh by myself. I take my lunch and my dog and I just love the smell of the water in the air. I am lonely, I feel it. My boys are active; they hunt ,fi sh, play video games and have their friends come over. Sometimes they go away on hunting trips for three to four days; they are wonderful young men who worry about their mother. I would feel so much better if I said, “I am fi ne; we will be busy. I am going to dinner, may catch a movie - don’t worry, boys, I am not alone, _____ is here with me! They want their mother to be happy.

We currently have a new female client who has been thinking about joining our service

for some time.

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Restaurant/Hotel 820

RAMADA INN &SUITES

req`s PermanentROOM ATTENDANTS

Attendants. Exp. not nec. will train. Approx. 35 - 40 hrs/wk. Rate: $12.75 - $14/hr. Duties incl’d but

not limited to: vacuuming, dusting, washing fl oors,

making beds, empty trash, disinfecting & cleaning

bathrooms. Performance based bonus program.

Must be fl uent with verbal l& written English, be

physically fi t. Applicants may apply in person at 6853 - 66 St. Red Deer

T4P 3T5 or fax 403-342-4433 or email:

[email protected]

Trades 850Absolute Fusion

Contracting is a welding, fabrication, maintenance

and repair facility requiring a supervisor/instructor.

Knowledge and experience in fabrication with

engineered drawings or designing from instruction.Strong mechanical ability

for repair and maintenance.Must be able to organize

and instruct up to 10 employees.Comprehensive Benefi t plan.Wages are negotiable with experience and attitude.Please forward resumes and references by fax to

403-309-7134 or by email to [email protected] Phone Calls Please!

NEEDED F/T Service Personfor after sales service and set up of manufactured

and modular home. Must have exp. in roofi ng, siding, fl ooring, drywall, paint etc.,

Competitive wages and health plan avail. Apply to James at M & K Homes,

403-346-6116

Trades 850

APPLE AUTO GLASSEXP’D auto glass installer

req’d immed. Wage depen-dent on exp. Paid vacation negotiable. Good commu-nication/phone skills. 8-5 Mon. - Fri. 4801-78 St.

No phone calls.

F/T COMMERCIAL GLAZIER

Journeyman & apprenticesWe offer competitive

wages. Full benefi ts after 90 days. Must have valid

drivers licence. Email resume to: d.generationglass

@platinum.caor Fax: 403-886-5224or Call 403-886-5221

Truckers/Drivers 860CLASS 1 or 3 drivers req’d

for moving equipment.Resumes to be dropped off at Key Towing. 4083-78 St.

Cres. Red Deer.

DRIVERS for furniture moving company, class 5 required (5 tons), local &

long distance. Competitive wages. Apply in person.

6630 71 St. Bay 7 Red Deer. 403-347-8841

F/T TRUCK drivers req’d. Minimum Class 5 with air and clean abstract. Exp. preferred. In person to Key Towing 4083-78 St. Cres. Red Deer.

Truckers/Drivers 860FLUID Experts Ltd.Fluid Experts of Red Deer

is seeking experiencedClass 1 Operators

to haul clean fl uids for the Oil & Gas Industry. Home

every night, company benefi ts with exceptional

pay structure. Must be able to work on their own with

minimal supervision. Compensation based on experience. Fax resume w/all tickets and current

drivers abstract to: 403-346-3112 or email to: roger@fl uidexperts.com

Misc.Help 880

Campground HostsSeeking semi-retired cou-ples with RV for summer positions in Kananaskis.

Contact 403-591-7377 or kananaskiscountry

[email protected]

Misc.Help 880ACADEMIC Express

ADULT EDUCATION AND TRAINING

FALL START

• Community Support Worker Program

• GED Preparation

Would you like to take the GED in your community?

• Red Deer• Rocky Mtn. House• Rimbey• Caroline• Castor• Sylvan Lake• Innisfail• Stettler• Ponoka

Gov’t of Alberta Funding may be available.

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Misc.Help 880

DISPATCHER REQ’D. Knowledge of Red Deer

and area is essential.Verbal and written

communication skills are req’d. Send resume by fax

to 403-346-0295

GAETZ SOUTH

F/T MEAT CUTTERF/T Bakery Production

Full benefi ts, staff incentives. Apply within.

RAVEN TRUCKACCESSORIES

Has an opening for an INSTALLER POSITION, must be self-motivated,

have strong leadership skills & be mechanically inclined.Fax 403-343-8864 or apply

in person with resume to 7891-50 Ave. Red Deer

[email protected]


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To deliver theSYLVAN LAKE

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Please call Debbie at 403-314-4307

Contractors 1100BLACK CAT CONCRETE Garage/patios/rv pads sidewalks/driveways Dean 403-505-2542

BRIDGER Const. Ltd. Decks, reno’s, roofi ng, fl ooring. Free est. CallGeoff 403-302-8550

CONCRETE???We’ll do it all...Free est.Call E.J. Construction Jim 403-358-8197 or

Eavestroughing1130CLEANING SERVICESSpecializing in eaves

trough cleaning, window cleaning & gentle washing

of vinyl siding.Pricing packages available.Free quotes, senior discounts.

403-506-4822

VELOX EAVESTROUGH Cleaning & Repairs.

Reasonable rates. 340-9368

Misc.Services 12905* JUNK REMOVAL

Property clean up 340-8666

CENTRAL PESTCONTROL LTD. Comm/res.Locally owned. BBB member.403-373-6182 [email protected]

Painters/Decorators1310JG PAINTING, 25 yrs. exp. Free Est. 403-872-8888

Roofing 1370RE-ROOFING Specialist

Quality work at an affordable price. 10 yrs.

exp. 403-350-7602

Auctions 1530ACREAGE & MOVING

AUCTIONFor Glen & Verna Peters Ray & Eleanor Strang

Sunday June 8 - 10 a.mLocation: East of Olds overpass on Hwy 27 to Hwy #791, then north 4

miles to Twp #334 (Windborne Rd), then east to RR. #274, then north..

Watch for signs.All acreage equipment,

Tractors, 3 pth equipment, Shop Tools, Anitques,

Collectibles, Household.... Check the web for full listing and pictures...

Pilgrim Auction Service 403-556-5531

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Firewood 1660AFFORDABLE

Homestead FirewoodSpruce & Pine - Split

7 days/wk. 403-304-6472

LOGSSemi loads of pine, spruce,

tamarack, poplar. Price depends on location.

Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346

Now Offering Hotter, Cleaner BC Birch. All Types. P.U. / Delivery. Lyle 403-783-2275

GardenSupplies 1680Bow Rake, $5; 5 prong Cultivator, $5; dandelion rake, $4; long handle spade, $7; drain spade, $7; garden hoe, $5; lopper (Prunner) telescoping, $20; tamping-metal bar, $8; 7 extension cords, various lengths, $5. ea; 2 power rake blades, 15”, $5; lawn & soil sprayer (small), $4; galvanized barrel lid, $5; square urethane garbage can, $4; chalk line & powder, $3; 3 PVC pipes 2 @3” & 1@4” diameter, 5’ lengths, $1 for all; box of garden clothes, $1 for all; 2/3 bag of oil-dri (all pur-pose absorbent, $6. 403-314-2026

Health &Beauty 1700

WHEEL CHAIR, Jet 3 electric, new batteries,

serviced. Asking $2000. 403-348-1109

HouseholdAppliances 1710DEEP FREEZE, 10 cu. ft. $75. 403-347-5955

FREEZER, 10 cu. ft. $175. 403-346-7856

HouseholdFurnishings1720ANTIQUE OAK claw foot round pedestal table with 4 chairs, very good cond. $1500 o.b.o.; oak desk,

$100 o.b.o.; daybed with futon, $150 o.b.o.

403-396-5516

BED, single with all bedding, $75; love seat,

$35. 403-348-5393

COFFEE table, octagon with 2 end tables, glass tops. $75.; Chesterfi eld, fl owered pastels, $100.

good cond. Best offer on both. 403-304-9813

FUTON black tubular frame w/mattress, 2

matching cushions size 80”L x 45”W like new $200 403-314-2026

KING SIZE BOX SPRING,Must sell. $35.

Call 403-350-9660

CareersCareersSuccessful Careers

Start here

The City of Lacombe is currently seeking a Part-time Facility Operator I for the Lacombe Memorial Centre. This position is20 hours per week and shift work is required including nightsand weekends.

The ideal candidate will be able to perform the physicalrequirements of this position including some lifting. WHMISand First Aid certifications are also required.

Duties Include:

Event Preparation and Take Down• Set up facility for various functions, ensure guests haveequipment/suppliestheyneedandbeavailabletoassist

• Perform take down and clean up after events

Custodial

• Clean all areas of the facility including FCSS and the Library• Ensure sidewalks are clear of snow and debris• Ensure facility is unlocked and/or secured in accordance with schedules, policies and procedures

PublicRelations• Provide information and assistance to facility users• Ensure LMC policies and procedures related to safetyand respect are adhered to

• Other related duties as may be assigned

Wages range between $19.95 - $24.94 per hour dependingon skills and experience. This competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Interested candidates are asked to submit an application formor resume to:

Attn: Human ResourcesCityof Lacombe5432-56 AvenueLacombe, AB T4L1EFax: 403 782 5655E-mail: [email protected]

All applicants are thanked for their interest, but only those candidatesselected for an interview will be contacted.

Training available, salary based on experience and position.Please drop off an application or resume at our location or to:

Human Resources ManagerCentral Alberta Co-op – 6201 - 46 Avenue

Red Deer, AB T4N 3P7Fax: (403) 341-5811

E-mail: [email protected]

Central Alberta Co-op Ltd.@ our Lacombe

Food StoreIs looking to ll the following positions:

Deli Clerks (2)• 1 Full time position (40 hrs/wk) • 1 Regular Part time position (24-36 hrs/wk) • Flexible availability• Food Preparation• Customer service• Stocking/Rotating/Merchandising

Bakery Clerks (3)• 1 Regular Part time position (24-36 hrs/wk)• 2 Casual part time (>24 hrs/wk) • Flexible hours• Customer service• Prepare/Wrap/Price/Rotate/Decorate products• Assisting with production

[email protected]

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• COMMERCIAL

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or put it in CLASSIFIEDS and we’ll sell it for you!

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HouseholdFurnishings1720

LA-Z-Boy recliner chair, (outdoor) ideal for deck or

patio, pd. $400. Asking $150. **SOLD**

LIVING rm. set, 4 pce. light blue velour, like new. $200. 403-887-4981

RECLINERS, matching set dark blue. $100. ea.

403-304-9813

TABLE, round Oak + 4 chairs, good cond. $125.; coffee table & 2 end table, tan, $30. 403-887-4981

Misc. forSale 1760CORNER fi tting recessed keyboard computer table $50 obo; used computer tower and keyboard $15 403-346-3086

FIREPLACE, electric 48”, two doors and 2 drawers with media unit. New in box. $150. 403-887-4981

SPRAYER, 25 Gal.on wheels, $200.

403-346-7856

Misc. forSale 1760

LAGOSTINA PRESSURE cooker, 7 L, stainless steel,

new $146, sell for $80; braided nylon rug, 36”x 43”, $10; sofa & chair

cover, both for $5; 5 white plastic butter buckets

w/lids, $2 ea.; 13 pint jars w/lids, all for $4; double bed size blanket, $4; 1

light truck tire P255/70R16 Goodyear Wrangler, $10; 6 tree stakes, about 3.5’

long, all for $6. 403-314-2026

VERMONT CASTINGS NATURAL GAS BBQ

Works great. 403-343-7389

WINE MAKINGCARBOYS (Large)$15/ea. 403-350-9029

WEBERNATURALGAS BBQ

Platinum Series.Perfect working cond. $125. 403-350-9029

Cats 1830BEAUTIFUL 10 week old kittens. Variety of colours:

Pink & white, orange, & grey tabby. Free to loving

home. 403-782-3130

SportingGoods 1860135 METAL woods, 3 to pitching wedge, graphite shafts, 2 doz. balls, 2 new gloves and 1 ball retriever $100 403-986-6497

EXERCISE BIKE, very good condition, $35;

403-348-5393

SportingGoods 1860GOLF Clubs, set of right handed and set of left handed with carts. $30. each set. one extra cart $10. 403-347-5955

FarmEquipment 2010RANCHMASTER corral gate width 16’, height 4’, 5 rungs $60 403-782-7439

Farm CustomWork 2080

CLENRIDGE HOOFTRIMMING offers hooftrimming for cattle in a

standup hydraulic chute.Contact now for price and

availability. Will travel. 403-598-0170 or

587-377-2961

CUSTOM HEAVY DISCINGHay & Pasture Land

Subsoiling & Scraper WorkEquipment Rentals

Call Field 403-506-0592

Livestock 2100

Livestock 2100

ANGUS BULLS,large selection of quality

2 yr. olds & yearlings, performance info avail,

fully guaranteed.LLB Angus

1-403-742-4226

RED ANGUS BULLSYearlings & 2 year olds.

Quiet disposition. Delivered. Cripps Cattle Company

403-391-2648

Horses 2140WANTED: all types of

horses. Processing locally in Lacombe weekly.

403-651-5912 CENTRAL

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4701 -50 STREET, STETTLER

CENTRALCALL

403-742-3344(24 hrs.)

Locally owned and operated

1275 sq. ft. 3 bdrm bungalow bi-level, large covered deck, oversized detached garage. Beautifully landscaped yard. $239,000.

OPEN HOUSESATURDAY, JUNE 7, 201411 a.m. to 3 p.m.22 Robinson Place,

Bashaw, AB

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CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION

For All Your Excavation Needs

403.782.3437

www.drakeex.ca

• Skidsteer Services

• Gravel Hauling

•Excavating•

Your Quality Excavating Solution

403.304.3887

Snow Removal Now Available

• Antiques • Collectables • Jewellery • Consignment

• Discontinued China Patterns • Chinook

Soy Candles • Gourmet

LeChocolatier Chocolate • Linens

• Handmade O’Canada Soapworks

Products

5403 – 50 Ave.Lacombe

TUES-SAT10am - 5:30pm

NEW LOCATIONon Main Street

Accepting New Patients

76599F7-E2

One Block West Of Superstore Red Deer, AB

Home

Farm & Ranch

Memorials

403.343.16721.800.909.9927

[email protected] www.wallahsigns.com

Home

Farm & Ranch

Memorials

ROOFINGROOFINGSIDING SIDING STONESTONEIf you choose us as your contractor we will:• Listen to your needs and concerns• Provide high quality products• Show attention to detail• Carefully clean up, leaving your yard the way we

found it• Provide you with the best warranty in the business

We are manufacturer certifi ed and have over 20 years experience. We work all seasons of the year.

Call Al for a free estimate:403-782-2997www.primoroofi ng.com

& EXTERIORS

Advertise your service or business here for 3 weeks and receivethe 4th week ABSOLUTELY FREE Call 403.782.5303

Grain, FeedHay 2190

LACOMBE COUNTRY FEED STORE,

Come see us at:4836 45A St. Lacombe, Ab

ALL THE FEED YOUR ANIMALS NEED!

403-782-3333Dealer of Masterfeeds

Houses/Duplexes 3020

Near CoronationPark & TrailsFor Sale or Rent

Lovely 1484 sq.ft. 2 storey 1/2 duplex In Woodlea 3 bdrms. up, 4 bath,

Bsmt. newly developed. Dble. garage. Fenced back yard on creek.Hardwood fl oors.

Avail. Now.Walk to work downtown.

$339,900 Rent $1700 + utils. $1700 s.d. required

No pets, No smokingAgent selected

403-396-5516 cellor Mon-Wed 314-4318

MobileLot 3190

PADS $450/mo.Brand new park in Lacombe.

Spec Mobiles. 3 Bdrm.,2 bath. As Low as $75,000. Down payment $4000. Call at anytime. 403-588-8820

HousesFor Sale 4020

HousesFor Sale 4020

CUSTOM BUILTNEW HOMES

by Mason Martin HomesKyle, 403-588-2550

MUST SELL1217 sq.ft. duplex.4 bdrm., $191,900.

403-588-2550

MUST SELLNew Home. 1335 sq.ft.

bi-level, 24x23 att. garage.403-588-2550

Cottages/ResortProperty 4130

PROPERTY IN ALBERTA 54 ACRES mountain view, surrounded by Cow Creek, for more info view Property

Guys #103025 or call 403-845-5259

Cars 5030

2012 FORD Focus tita-nium hatchback, private sale, no GST, lots of op-tions/warranty to 2018, $14,250 obo 403-227-5123

Trucks 5050

2009 RANGER XLT 4x4, 70,000 kms., exc. shape, $12,900. trades cons. 403-598-0682

HolidayTrailers 51202006 25’ JAYCO rear kitchen, slide, elec. jack, like new $13,500 obo 403-304-9347

AutoWreckers 5190RED’S AUTO. Free Scrap Vehicle & Metal Removal.

AMVIC APPROVED. We travel. May pay cash

for vehicle. 403-396-7519


FRIDAY, June 6

to THURSDAY, June 12

Schweppes, Schweppes, Dr. Pepper, Dr. Pepper, Mountain Mountain Dew, Mug Dew, Mug Root Beer, Root Beer, Crush or Crush or

Lipton BriskLipton Brisk

Kraft Dressings

Mangoes Calabrese Bread

Bel Mini Babybel Cheese

Wheels

Dairyland Dairyland Milk 2 Go or Milk 2 Go or

Neilson ShakesNeilson Shakes

General Mills Cereal

Co-op Top Co-op Top Sirloin Grilling Sirloin Grilling

SteaksSteaks

Co-op Fresh Boneless

Skinless Chicken Breasts

Knorr Sidekicks

Peppers Peppers Red, Yellow or Red, Yellow or

OrangeOrange

Rogers Fine Granulated

Sugar

2L - First 10

250mlfi rst 10

Sweet & Juicy - Imported

450gFirst 10

Package of 12 - 240g

Selected Varieties -

Excludes Sport - 310-325ml

First 10

Selected Varieties - 330-380g

Cut In-store from Canada

AA Grade Beef or Higher -

aged 14 days, Value Pack

Warehouse Pack

Selected Varieties - 111-167g - fi rst 10

Green House Grown -

Extra Large - Produce of

Canada 4kg

First 3

10 for$10

10 for$10

10 for$10

10 for$10

10 for$10

3 for$10

each$10

10 for$10

10 for$10

3 for$10

$4.54/lb

$10

$4.54/lb

$10

plus dep & enviro

plus dep & envirokg

kg

403-782-6200403-782-6200 Open Daily until 9pmOpen Daily until 9pm www.centralab.coopwww.centralab.coop

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