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Local girl helped by faithful four-legged friend Kyra Fox, 10, recently linked with Electra, an autism support dog

BY TANIS REID Red Deer Express

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Kim and Ken Fox have five children, all daughters and Kyra is the youngest.

At a very young age Kyra’s parents realized that there was something different about her. At 18 months old, Kyra, who is now 10, was diagnosed as being on the autism spectrum.

Kim said that there were many diagnosis made but autism fits. Kyra has also been diagnosed as having dyspraxia meaning she has sensory processing difficulties and she is non-verbal.

She has learned to use a set of signs, similar to sign language, to communicate with friends, family and her aides.

The Fox family has recently welcomed a new aide for Kyra into their family, a two-year-old golden lab named Electra. Electra is a fully certified autism support dog trained specifically to work with children like Kyra.

It was through the Autism Society and Aspire Special Needs Resource Centre in Red Deer, formerly known as Children’s Services Centre, that the Foxes came to learn about autism support dogs. There was one coming available in Alberta and the centres were searching for a family in need.

Kim used to be the president of the Autism Society and she was approached to see if she knew of a family that would qualify for this specially trained animal.

Kyra’s family had recently started to look for such an animal for her.

They were looking for a dog that would help with socialization, behaviour, to

help identify when Kyra is going to have a seizure and stop her when she wants to run away as she often does in stressful situations.

“The dog is all about the safety aspect,” said Kim. Before Electra came into the picture the Foxes would often have to avoid public places because they could not predict Kyra’s behaviour when it came to sensory overload.

Having Electra helps to ground Kyra and keeps her safe.

“That is one of the biggest things we have seen different with her and the dog, Electra seems to be able to regulate Kyra and help her manage herself,” said Kim. “That is just unheard of in our world.”

When it came to training it was not just Electra who needed to learn the ins and outs of being a support dog.

The family members and aides needed just as much education as the dog did.

The training is not complete even after the graduation because the dogs must get re-tested every year to ensure the safety of everyone involved.

After the Foxes and Electra graduated from the training process, the family got to take Kyra’s newest aide to her new home.

Electra now lives with the Fox family and is with Kyra full-time. The two even share the same bed.

Kim explains that even going to bed can be difficult for Kyra as her senses are overloaded from sounds in an out of the home.

Having Electra in the bed providing physical comfort makes it easier for Kyra to fall asleep and stay asleep.

Outside of the house Electra will not only be a friend for Kyra but will help her create social bridges for other children to stay in touch and involved with Kyra as she grows older.

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HomeShare program links seniors and students

BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express A component of the recently launched Alberta Generations Project, HomeShare aims to boost affordable options for local students by linking them with seniors in Red Deer.

The program also helps to reduce isolation and increase a sense of security for seniors, explains Dawna Morey, coordinator of the Alberta Generations Project.

HomeShare staff are currently accepting applications from seniors and Red Deer College students.

As Morey points out, the housing program matches seniors with students based on perceived ‘best fit’ criteria in terms of personalities.

“We’re so excited about this,” she said. “There’s a sense of urgency because the students will be coming in soon and looking for housing.”

It’s a win-win, as students new to the City can find it an isolating experience and would benefit from having a comfortable

home to enjoy. Seniors living alone may also feel a need for more connection.

Plus it’s a financial help to both parties as well.

“It will also help the students understand more about the ageing process.

And our seniors want to continue to grow from interacting with our youth.

We’ve heard that from them.”

Morey also pointed out that the process of matching seniors and students is carefully thought out.

“We’re hopeful this program can expand and maybe assist the university college in Lacombe and Olds College eventually. Part of the three year mandate is that we will take this program from here, expand it and share it with other parts of the province. It’s about collaboration and sharing.

“It’s really about relationship building as well,” she said. “It creates a sense of community.”

Students will also be asked to give a hand around the house in some way, whether that be by shoveling the walk or mowing the

lawn, for example.

For more information and an application, check out www.fsca.ca and link on the Generations Project page or call Dawna Morey at 403-348-6547. She can also be reached by email at dmorey@fsca.ca.

HomeShare is a partnership among Family Services of Central Alberta, the Golden Circle Senior Resources Centre, the Alberta Council on Aging – Central Alberta chapter and the Red Deer College Students Association.

With the goal of working to eliminate elder abuse, The Alberta Generations Project was introduced in Red Deer this past June.

The project team is made up of seniors, college students, caregivers, professionals and agencies working together to provide education and information on preventing elder abuse while offering solutions to cut the risk.

“What we really want to do is raise the level of awareness around this issue,” she said. “What does it look like? What are the risk factors? We’ll also be

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In Red Deer, the two lead partners are the Golden Circle Seniors’ Resource centre and Family Services of Central Alberta. According to the Golden Circle, elder abuse is the most under-reported type of abuse.

It can run the gamut from physical, psychological and emotional to sexual and financial abuse or neglect.

Statistics show that reported cases reveal 7% of seniors have experienced some form of abuse, with 2% of those indicating multiple forms of abuse.

Some 24,000 older adults in Alberta have suffered some form of abuse with more than 500 of those people living in Red Deer.

These numbers only represent reported cases.

“This project has the scope to look at any of the aspects of elder abuse,” said Walter Lidster, executive director of Family Services of Central Alberta.

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Museum launches centennial campaign

BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express The Red Deer & District Museum Society officially launched the Centennial Club Campaign this week.

Funds raised will support a permanent history exhibition set to open in March of 2013 – Red Deer’s Centennial year.

Organizers say the campaign’s goal is to secure 100 donations of $2,013.

Members of the community are encouraged to contribute and will be acknowledged on the donor wall in the permanent exhibition.

“Red Deer has a unique history of settlement in western Canada,” said Lorna Johnson, executive director of the Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery.

“The ingenuity, leadership and community spirit that contributed to the City’s rich history is still evident today.”

The exhibit will consist of four main subject areas – Unusual Beginnings, Community Spirit, Leaders and Innovators and Our Red Deer.

Several themes for other features will be included

under each of these key subjects including local education over the years, life in Red Deer and overseas during the war years, arts and sports organizations will be highlighted as well as the agricultural industry among others.

There will be a portion specially geared towards children as well, said Johnson.

“We are planning to offer the people of Red Deer kind of an anchor of understanding the history of the people that built this community and some of the landmarks of the community.”

The total cost of the history exhibition project – including design, construction, installation, administration and promotion is pegged at $1.5 million.

About 1,000 artifacts and 500 images and documents will ultimately be featured, and the permanent history exhibition will take up about 4,800 sq. ft.

Johnson said the overall design of the exhibition will allow components and artifacts to be refreshed on a regular basis.

“We are now finalizing

Fiestaval celebrates Latin culture The City of Red Deer and the Downtown Business Association welcomes Fiestaval Latin Festival on Aug. 18 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

This free one-day gathering on Ross St. and 49th Ave. promises to showcase the best of Latin dance, food, arts and crafts.

This year a full 12-piece mariachi band, Mariachi Internacional Azteca performs inside the beer gardens from 7 to 9 p.m. The listeners will hear musical influences from country, hip-hop, other genres of Latin music and traditional mariachi music.

“Our culture is one rich in celebration. We love to gather and dance and Fi-

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There is a lot to take in as we perform for the City,” said Christian Greiffenstein, artistic coordinator.

Other acts this year are the Orquesta Salsabor Edmonton, Orquesta Latin Combo Calgary, and Red Deer’s own Grupo Conga.

Así es Colombia Dance Group brings folk rhythms to the streets, while Los Copihues show the Chilean tradition.

Alejandro Rojas is a charismatic dance instructor and will be teaching Latin Dance classes to the public during the event.

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Johnson said the campaign image is an artifact from the museum’s collec-

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In the early 1900s Thomas Kirton used it to collect cream from local farmers and then deliver it to the

Red Deer Creamery.

“The finale will be a wall we are calling Remarkable Red Deer,” she said.

“We are collecting everybody’s ideas about what they think makes Red Deer remarkable, from the big green water town to Spandy Andy to the Ghost Statues project.

“There are so many things that make our community unique, and things we would want to share with newcomers.”

The City of Red Deer has committed $1 million to the project already, and the Society aims to raise another $500,000.

About $100,000 has been raised to date.

“It’s been so fascinating finding the treasures that tell the stories.”

For more information, call the Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery at 403-3098405 or visit www.reddeermuseum.com. editor@reddeerexpress.com

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History of Our Lady of Assumption Church This month marks a notable milestone in the history of Central Alberta.

One hundred years ago, on Aug. 18, 1912, Notre Dame de L’Assomption (Our Lady of the Assumption) Roman Catholic Church was officially dedicated at Sylvan Lake.

The history of the church and parish actually goes back to 1904.

That was the year that the Peres de Sainte Marie de Tinchebray arrived in Alberta to establish a major mission field in Central Alberta.

Initially, the Tinchebray Fathers used Innisfail as their administrative headquarters. However, in 1908, they established a large mission centre on the brow of the North Hill in Red Deer.

That centre included a church, presbytery, convent and boarding school and later a small college for prospective priests and a tiny cottage hospital.

Father Henri Voisin, the head of the Tinchebray Fathers, made his first trip to Sylvan Lake on Dec. 26, 1904. The journey was an arduous one. There were not very many Catholic families in the community and they were scattered over a wide distance. Father Voisin did not get back to Red Deer until Dec. 29.

The situation began to change rapidly in 19101911. Work began on not one, but two railways into the west country – the Alberta Central and the Canadian Northern Western.

New settlers began to flood

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DAWE into the Sylvan Lake district. With travel becoming much easier, the community rapidly became popular as a summer resort.

Quite a few of the families in the burgeoning community were French, with several coming directly from France but a number coming from Quebec and the United States. There were also quite a few Belgians as well as French and German Swiss.

Masses were said by Father Voisin or one of the other Tinchebray priests at such places as Charles and Raymond Archambault’s store, Adelard and Victoria Faucher’s farm and the August Loquet and Frederic Gerard homestead cabins.

By 1912, it was evident that the number of Catholics had grown to the extent that a church was needed.

Moreover, with the freewheeling pastimes often associated with a summer resort, Father Voisin wrote that “The time had come to enliven the completely materialistic atmosphere by the salutary presence of a church.”

In the spring of 1912, Alexandre Loiselle donated a piece of land on the hillside on what is now 47A Ave. Work on the church start-

ed thereafter. One of the big Sylvan Lake windstorms struck in July and almost blew the little church to the ground. Fortunately, the workmen were able to quickly make repairs and finish the building.

Father Paul J. Chauvin, one of the Tinchebray Fathers, became the first priest and said the first mass on Aug. 18.

He continued to conduct regular services until 1915. Father Paul Lamort acted as a replacement for a while until Father Henri Voisin resumed charge in May 1915.

The First World War was a very tough time for the church. Many parishioners enlisted in the French, Belgian and Canadian armies and went overseas. Several never returned. With ensuing tough economic times, money became very scarce.

In 1923-1924, the Tinchebray Fathers moved from Alberta to Tisdale, Saskatchewan. Father Stacey, who was originally from Woodstock, Ontario, became the priest at Sylvan Lake in the summer of 1923.

He was soon replaced by Father Joseph R. MacDonald, who was also the resident priest at Sacred Heart in Red Deer.

In 1927, conditions had improved enough that Sylvan Lake became a parish instead of a mission.

Strong growth resumed in the community after the Second World War. The Our Lady of Assumption parish grew as well.

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OPINION Support Magdalene House A local organization continues to count on the community for financial support to see their mission come to full fruition.

The Magdalene House is currently working to fundraise for a facility and bolster awareness about their work. The organization is dedicated to providing care for those caught in human trafficking.

Once it’s up and running, Magdalene House will ensure proper medical and psychological care and legal assistance for the residents while providing opportunities to learn English, helping them to discover the benefits of the Canadian culture and also helping them find meaningful work through educational programs, employment training and other support services.

Magdalene House was registered as a Society in the spring of 2009. By the next year, they had obtained charitable status.

Since then, they’ve been working hard to fundraise for a facility and spread the word about the dangers and prevalence of human trafficking.

Here in Central Alberta, the issue of human trafficking is not top of mind for most, as they tend to think of it as affecting people faraway locations such as Thailand. But it’s certainly international in scope and affects people here in Canada and even in Central Alberta.

Internationally, experts estimate that there are approximately 28 million slaves in the world today. This staggering num-

ber equates to more slaves than during the entire trans-Atlantic slave trade, an atrocity abolished over 200 years ago.

One of the most horrific forms of slavery today is child prostitution. About 1.2 million of the world’s slaves are young women and children forced into some aspect of the sex trade worldwide each year. The number of child prostitutes has tripled in the developing world in the last three decades.

According to StoptheTraffic.ca, the RCMP estimates that 600-800 persons are trafficked into Canada annually, predominantly for sexual purposes, and that an additional 1,500-2,200 persons are trafficked through Canada into the United States.

Trafficking victims are predominantly from Eastern Europe, Asia (sub-Mekong region), and Africa, according to the United States Department of State’s Trafficking in Persons Report and United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime’s Global Report on Trafficking in Persons. Another local initiative about the issue – a play called She Has A Name by Red Deer playwright Andrew Kooman -- has been garnering rave reviews. It’s a powerful story of a woman caught in sexual trafficking and a man’s mission to bring her to freedom.

If you missed the production last year, the tour is returning to Red Deer this fall with performances set for Oct. 2-6 at the Scott Block Theatre.

The wedding day is nearly here The plans have been set, the dress has been chosen, the colours decided, contracts have been signed and now all we can do is wait.

Erin

FAWCETT We are just days away from getting married and I can’t even begin to describe the feeling.

Months and months of preparation have led to this day and in so many ways it doesn’t even seem real yet.

I feel like our wedding is still quite a ways away –

sometimes that we have a few months to go.

Reality will come fast and furious I think.

The past several months since our engagement have been a complete blur.

It really has been the fastest nine months of my life.

We have been so busy with many do-it-yourself projects, making decisions and finalizing plans that I think if my head wasn’t attached it would spin so fast and fly off.

Don’t get me wrong I have enjoyed every single second of planning.

I am a type A-personality and I am completely in my element and would take on this type of challenge again in a heartbeat.

The last month or so has

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been a lot of fun – probably one of the most fun times I’ve ever had.

All of our ‘pre-wedding activities’ were in full swing.

I had my bridal shower which was hosted by my mom, a girls’ day that included the spa and a nice dinner out and my fiancé also had his guys’ night out as well.

They were all great ways to lead up to the wedding and it got us even more excited for the big day – if that is even possible.

I have really had the chance to spend time with those that have meant the most to me in my life and who have helped make me who I am today. I really was able to cherish those moments and reflect on what

those people have meant to me. It’s not very often that you have the opportunity to do that.

Having everyone you love around at once is an incredible feeling and come our wedding and then our reception in October, I can only imagine we will have that same feeling but it will be much more intense.

On our wedding day there are two things I really want to concentrate on. I have heard from many that your wedding day goes by so fast and for some there are elements of the day they don’t even remember or wish they had taken more time to bank in their memories.

I am going to try and remember that morning to soak it all in, cherish the

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moment and really enjoy the day.

I also need to figure out how to slow down time so that it doesn’t fly by in a flash – any suggestions?

I also don’t want to be a blubbering mess – especially for photos!

I can be a pretty emotional person and my fiancé can often find me full-out crying while watching Say Yes to the Dress, Four Weddings, or anything wedding-related really.

Sometimes I think he wonders what the heck he’s getting himself into.

All kidding aside, I know this is going to be a challenge on our wedding day.

But whatever happens happens.

In the last few weeks I have really felt at peace,

and resigned to the fact that not everything will be perfect.

And that is not what matters.

What matters is that we are choosing to spend the rest of our lives together, we are making the ultimate commitment to one another and I cannot wait for the next chapter of our lives to begin.

I am most looking forward to making things official and to knowing that I get to spend the rest of my life with my best friend is the most incredible feeling.

And I know walking down the aisle in just a matter of days will be the single happiest moment of my life to date.

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Fond memories of a recent trip to Korea for young local girl When we first heard that we were going to Korea it was unbelievable, we had only hoped that one-day, in many years we would have the opportunity to go to such a country. We never thought we would have the chance to go to Korea, train for spar-

ring, explore Suwon and meet so many new friends. All three of us kept saying, “Who would ever think we could be here so soon and have such an amazing experience?”

I remember being so nervous to get on the plane and leave Canada, but once I

CitySpeak This week, Express reporter Erin Fawcett has asked Councillor Dianne Wyntjes questions regarding her time as a City councillor so far.

DIANNE

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You’ve now completed half your first term as councillor. What are some of your observations you would like to share?

“Time has quickly passed since the October 2010 municipal election. I really enjoy being one of our councillors and it’s been both interesting and an education. I’ve definitely come to schedule reading time with my piles of “must read” and “to be read”.

During council deliberations, there are challenging times as one makes decisions that are short term and those that have long term impact for the City,” said Wyntjes. “One needs a bit of a “tough skin” as some citizens may be satisfied with these decisions, while others may not agree with the decisions of council as a whole.

“Having opportunities to participate in various events within the City, has given me an appreciation and pride for our citizens, business, and the many community agencies, organizations and volunteers which all add to our community’s value. I have a respect of past councils and mayors of their leadership and vision, as well as the knowledge and work of our City staff, senior management team and City manager.”

She added council is implementing the Strategic Directions with focus on the economy, design, movement, identify, safety and dialogue. “Used in context with our decision making are the City’s pillars of sustainability: the environment, economy, social, cultural and governance. Through our City manager, it’s important to do regular check-ins on how the strategic directions are moving through the organization in day-to-day operations with the charters/work plans developed,” said Wyntjes. “While at times there may be competing views by council, each of us brings our tool box of knowledge and experiences. This provides a broad base of leadership representing the diverse perspectives and interests of our citizens.”

Can you tell us about your routine?

In addition to our council meetings every second Monday of the month, we also schedule our Governance and Policy committee meetings on alternate Mondays. These meetings are held in council chambers and open for citizens to observe. Throughout the year, Mayor Flewwelling appoints each councillor to committees. This year, I’m tasked with the Centennial Committee, the Westerner Board, the Red Deer Watershed Alliance which focuses on our region’s watershed management and planning and partnering in the delivery of our province’s Water for Life Strategy, and the Red Deer Regional Municipal Users Group which includes the urban and rural municipalities who receive water from the Red Deer River,” said Wyntjes. “I’m also assigned to the Tourism Committee, I’m working on the committee as Red Deer hosts the Lieutenant Governor Distinguished Artist Awards in 2013, and I’m the alternate to the subdivision and development appeal board.”

got there I realized there was absolutely nothing to worry about. The first day we got there the three of us (myself, Emily Beauchamp and Alysha McCheyne) soon got the name ‘Charlie’s Angels’, we mostly stuck together for the first few days, but once everyone started talking we soon made many friends for numerous countries. At orientation we learned that our schedule would be very busy but we would still have some break time, we were given a tour of the campus so we knew were everything we would need would be.

After orientation we got straight to work and had sparring. We all got partners that knew some English, they tried their hardest to understand what we said, and they all showed us new stretches that we’d never seen before. My partner was so kind and friendly; she would always correct me when I was doing a drill improperly. The training sessions where three hours long, almost every day. They were tiring but fun.

We finished every day with a fun, interactive class, like K-Pop dance, or Taekwondo aerobics, or first-aid and taping.

In K-Pop dance class we learned about the style of music they listen to in Korea. We learned a dance to the song I Love You by 2ne1. It was very fun and a nice end to a busy day. In Taekwondo aerobics we did two routines -- one to Like This by Wonder Girls and the other to Sex Appeal by Bueno Clinic. In aerobics we’d do a routine to music but we added in moves like kicks, punches and blocks, they were very fun and harder than they seem. The taping seemed hard but once you got the hang of how to do it taping was easy!

Almost every morning we had an hour of yoga. Some didn’t enjoy it as much as others because it was so early in the morning but many people did like the fact that it was soothing and reenergizing. The teacher was very nice and kept us busy throughout all the classes. Some of the poses where challenging but it was nice to try something new.

On the weekends we went on exciting, breath-taking field trips. The first one we went on was to Ocean World. It was a huge, crowded water park with lots of high-speed water slides. My favourite part was the huge wave that could carry you from one end of the pool to the other.

Every Sunday we got a free day, so while Alysha and a few others went to Seoul, Emily and I decided to stay to shop and explore Suwon. We found many interesting shops and bought a lot of cool souvenirs

What can we expect from council over the next few months?

“To name a few, budget review begin this fall with our capital and operating budgets.

Recognizing that budget drives our City policy and impacts our taxpayers, I think it’s one of the most important decisions that council makes. We continue assessing what works well, what may not work well, and look to having measurements for review,” said Wyntjes. “Council is working on the policing study and safety charter which includes crime prevention and enforcement. Advocacy discussions with our MLA’s and MP’s which include topics such as infrastructure needs and the pressures of growth for mid-size cities like Red Deer are always ongoing. Relationships with the County of Red Deer, the Westerner, and Red Deer College, to name a few, also require attention.

Continued focus on our economic activity, diversity and development City-wide, to retain and attract business, is key to a vibrant city.”

She added council uses the word sustainability in their planning and discussions.

“Sustainability means that as a society we meet the needs of the present without sacrificing the ability of future generations to meet our needs. It means responsible planning and resource usage. This means council is working to move the needle on matters such as garbage bag limits, and incentives for reduced water utility consumption. Stay tuned,” said Wyntjes. “I’m looking forward to the work with our community on the dialogue charter. We’ll be having conversations throughout the City to hear about priorities and expectations, our community well being, and as we look to services that address our community needs.”

to remind us of the superb trip. It was nice to have a whole day to relax before going back to intense training.

Between yoga and training we always had an educational class like Taekwondo etiquette, Korean language, philosophy of Taekwondo, human anatomy, strategy of sparring and rules or nutrition for Taekwondo players. All the subjects were very informing and new to us; we enjoyed all of the teachers and classes every day.

My favourite classes where Korean language and nutrition for Taekwondo players. I liked Korean language because I would like to learn how to speak and write Korean and this was like a head start, I will hopefully be able to do both one-day.

The nutrition for Taekwondo players was very interesting because it gave me knowledge that I would have never guessed before. I wish we would have had more time to learn even more in all the classes.

For one of the field trips we went to Kukkiwon, the World Taekwondo Headquarters. I have always dreamed of going to Kukkiwon, so this was extremely exciting.

We took a lovely group photo there which I will always keep. After we went to the Kukkiwon shop where I bought a few uniforms specially for sparring. That same day we went to an old shopping street where there was lots of things to buy if you were a tourist, there were clothes, key chains, postcards, and lots more. We also went to the Korean Castles which where breathtaking, they were huge, colourful and amazing. We took dozens of pictures of and with them.

On the last day we had a final test, everyone was very nervous but did extremely well. We got a certificate, uniform and a belt that all say Kyung Hee University.

That night we all got dressed up and had a fancy dinner to celebrate what we all accomplished it was so nice and fun. There were a few jokes played on everyone but we all had a great time. It was such a delightful night!

Overall the trip is the most amazing thing that has ever happened to me. If I could I would have never left. I could stay there forever! I wish I could go back and do it all over again. It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience and I wish it never ended. I will never forget all the memories, friends and everything in between. One day I hope that I can go back to Korea. I know that it will never be the same but it will still be an astonishing experience!

Shayla Beauchamp Red Deer

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Jazz at the Lake bigger and better than ever

BY TREENA MIELKE Black Press When Eric Allison and Cheryl Fisher decided to bring to life a vision of having a jazz festival in Sylvan Lake several years ago, they had no guarantee the idea would fly, but they decided to take a leap of faith.

“It was Cheryl’s idea, actually,” said Allison.

“And one day we were sitting around having Caesars at Pete’s on the Beach with Matt Toonders and Al Fisher talking about it and before we knew it, it snowballed. It simply took on a life of its own.”

This year, the 10th anniversary of the Jazz at the Lake Festival, which runs Aug. 16-19, is living proof that the idea, which started small, has turned into an annual event that rocks Sylvan Lake to its very musical core, bringing back the best of the best and highlighting an impressive array of today’s great jazz musicians.

This year promises to be the best festival ever.

“I know I always say that,”

said Allison, “but there is no question that this 10th anniversary will be the biggest and the best ever.”

Fittingly, The Best of 10 is the theme of this year’s festival.

The festival, which takes people back to the days of Varsity Hall, when the music of the big bands was as intoxicating as the summer air itself, has a star-studded list of performers.

Big name in the music industry, Tommy Banks, who was a teenager himself when Varsity Hall was in its heyday, will headline the Friday evening performance as will Cheryl Fisher, Eric Allison and John Stowell.

The musicians are to perform at the Alliance Community Church on 47th Ave. and, no doubt, it will be a performance well worth attending.

Cheryl Fisher, co-organizer of the festival, has been hailed by the Montreal Jazz Festival as one of the greatest female singers in the history of Canadian jazz. She has recorded five CDs and continues to re-

ceive glowing reviews for her live performances and recordings.

Allison has been a fulltime working professional musician for more than 30 years, playing alto and tenor saxophone, flute and clarinet.

He has recorded three CDs under his own name and has worked with a litany of jazz greats.

Stowell, an international recording artist and teacher has been Artist-In-Residence at schools in Germany, Indonesia, Argentina as well as the United States and Canada.

Johnny Summers Little Big Band will kick start the festival at the Royal Canadian Legion on Thursday, and Friday afternoon will feature the H. O.T. Dixieland Jazz Band at the Sylvan lake Lodge and at the Farmers Market.

Saturday’s performances include H.O.T. Dixieland Jazz Band at the Lions Legacy Park Gazebo and, beginning at 1 p.m. Donald Ray Johnson’s 10-piece band will perform at the Legion.

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An outdoor concert will be held at the Lions Legacy Park Gazebo from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday featuring RDC Jazz Ensemble & RDC Faculty Jazz Quintet.

Stowell will hold a workshop later that afternoon at the Lions Hall.

Evening entertainment will feature Alberta jazz all-stars Michael Kaeshammer and his Trio at the Alliance Community Church and The Polyjesters will perform at the Lions Hall beginning at 10 p.m.

On Sunday Jazz Explosion & Flat Iron Jazz will perform at an outdoor concert from 2 to 4 p.m.

This year the jazz pub crawl will occur at 10 venues throughout Sylvan Lake.

The crawl will begin at 11:30 a.m. and continue until 6 p.m.

Well known jazz artist Jim Guloien will be one of the featured entertainers.

A farewell jam session with Tim Tamashiro and his quartet featured will be held at Meadowlands Golf Club. The evening will conclude with fireworks.

Allison gives tribute not only to the great musicians who will grace this year’s

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Additions announced for Sunnybrook Farm Sunnybrook Farm Museum recently received a donation that will allow them to continue on with their long-term strategic plan.

Four businesses including Red Deer Co-op, Servus Credit Union, Concentra Financial and The Co-operators Insurance donated $50,000 to support the development of the new exhibition building on the agricultural museum site. The proposed new Cooperative Mercantile Store will tell the story of the cooperative movement in Central Alberta.

The gift is intended to commemorate the United Nations’ 2012 International Year of Cooperatives. The International Year of Cooperatives is intended to raise public awareness of the invaluable contributions of cooperative enterprises to poverty reduction, employment generation and social integration. The year will also highlight the strengths of the cooperative business model as an alternative means of doing business and furthering socioeconomic development.

As part of Sunnybrook Farm Museum’s long-term strategic plan, the South Development Project is intended to showcase the concept of a living farm community as the centerpiece of rural life. Included in the project are the 1920s Heritage Garage which will be completed this fall, the Cooperative Mercantile Store which will be completed in 2013, the Calder School Interpretive Centre, and the relocation of the Museum’s entrance and parking areas off Botterill Cresc.

Sunnybrook Farm Museum occupies 10 acres of the original homestead from 1899 of pioneer farmer James Bower. Many of the museum buildings are original to the farm including the 1942 Bower House and the 1930s dairy barn. The 2,000 artifacts that have been donated to the Museum over the past 20 years feature a wide variety of agricultural implements and working farm equipment, including 30 working tractors.

There were about 12,000 visitors to Sunnybrook Farm Museum in 2011.

Schools throughout Central Alberta make the Museum a regular part of their school curriculum, with 2,500 students attending social studies programs on pioneer life and a science program dem-

onstrating farmer’s use of levels and gears. Popular day camp programs in the summer months serve over 1,000 children and special events attract another 5,000 people. The remainder of the Museum’s visitors are

drop-in guests who tour the site throughout the summer months.

Originally gifted to the community in 1988 by Bower, the Museum is now operated by a non-profit society called the Friends

of Sunnybrook Farm. The mission of the Society is to promote learning about rural life in Central Alberta circa 1880 – 1950, through historical stories and a living farm community.

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Fundraiser planned for Magdalene House Society

BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express A Red Deer organization dedicated to providing care for those caught in human trafficking is gearing up for a fundraiser in September.

The Charity Golf Tournament on behalf of the Magdalene House Society runs Sept. 12 at the Whispering Pines Golf and Country Club with registration at 8 a.m. Those interested in sponsoring a

hole for $200 or donating an item for a silent auction can call Alison at 403-5066582.

Golfers are invited to join in teams of four, and individuals can register and be placed with others to form a team. Registration is $125 per person. Those interested can call Jessica to register at 403-506-1394 or email jessicaminaker@live.ca for a registration package.

Magdalene House Society is in the process of rais-

“ONE OF THE THINGS WE RECOGNIZE IS THAT SOME PEOPLE PREFER TO HAVE BLINDERS ON WHEN IT COMES TO ISSUES OF JUSTICE. THEY THINK ‘IT’S NOT HAPPENING TO ME, OR TO THE CIRCLE OF PEOPLE I’M CONNECTED WITH, SO THEREFORE I’M GOING TO BLOCK IT OUT OF MY REALITY’.”

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the residents while providing opportunities to learn English, helping them to discover the benefits of the Canadian culture and also helping them find meaningful work through educational programs, employment training and other support services.

They also aim to educate the public by providing seminars about human trafficking, said David Bouchard, president of the Society.

Magdalene House was registered as a Society in the spring of 2009. By the next year, they had obtained charitable status.

Since then, they’ve been working hard to fundraise for a facility and spread the word about the dangers and prevalence of human trafficking.

“Our goal is to raise $160,000 before we actually open the doors,” said Bouchard, referring to the plan of one day leasing a facility. “We’re not going to build right off the start.

We’re actually going to lease a place until we have a capital campaign big enough to do that.” Volunteers and hired staff would be onhand to offer a range of services and programs.

These days, Bouchard is working to educate the public about the realities of human trafficking, and that’s it’s not an issue only in faraway nations.

“People say ‘You can’t mean that this is happening in Canada’ so I share about some of the incidents,” he said. But there is a need, and a desperate need to see a facility for those escaping the chains of human trafficking, he said.

“There is a definite need, and anybody I talk to about this does agree with that.

We just have to find the tools to be able to make that happen.

“We would be ready to operate 90 days from the day we get the funding of $160,000. Besides doing the fundraising, our board has been busy making sure

we have the programs in place.” Bouchard is open to doing presentations at local organizations and churches to help educate folks on the vision of Magdalene House and the realities of human trafficking.

“One of the things we recognize is that some people prefer to have blinders on when it comes to issues of justice. They think ‘It’s not happening to me, or to the circle of people I’m connected with, so therefore I’m going to block it out of my reality’.

But Bouchard said if people take the time to hear about the issue, they are affected by it and moved to want to help. “They’ve always been very supportive once they hear the message. We are very pleased with the people that have supported us, and look forward to more people getting connected.”

He encourages anyone interested to sign up as a member of Magdalene House Society; that way, they can stay on top of the latest news via a newsletter.

Meanwhile, further down the road, another fundraising event, the Rotary Sunrise Triple Crown Evening is set for Sept. 29 at the Sheraton Hotel. Things get underway at 5:30 p.m.

Participants bet on videotaped horse races with ‘Rotary crowns’ with the chance of winning one of several great prizes, he said.

Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the Magdalene House Society, Aspire and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Red Deer & District.

The Society also held a successful 200 km Bicycle Tour on July 28-29 and 20 cyclists raised $15,000. “The oldest one in the tour was 73 and the youngest was 21, so it was a great mixture of people,” said Bouchard.

Another is already being planned for next July as well.

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POLICE BRIEFS POLICE INVESTIGATE ATTEMPTED MURDER A Red Deer woman has been charged with the attempted murder of her mother.

On Aug. 7th at 8:30 p.m.

Red Deer City RCMP were called to a complaint of a hit and run collision at Gaetz Ave. north of 67th St. It is alleged there was a verbal and physical confrontation between Diane Stewart, 60, and her daughter Stacey Stewart, 32, in the alley behind the ATB. Witnesses advised investigators that Stacey got into a Chevrolet Avalache truck, backed up quickly hitting another vehicle and then appeared to drive the vehicle directly at Diane striking her.

Stacey then left the scene.

Diane was taken to Red Deer Regional Hospital with serious but not life threatening injuries.

Stacey was arrested without incident near Hwy. 597 and Hwy. 815 by Blackfalds RCMP. Stacey, who is known to Red Deer RCMP, is charged with attempted murder and multiple other charges. Red Deer City RCMP General In-

vestigation Section with the assistance of the RCMP Collision Analyst and Forensic Identification Section (FIS) continues to investigate.

Anyone with information that will assist in this investigation is asked to call Red Deer City RCMP at 403-3435575.

Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit their tip online at www.tipsubmit.com.

RCMP SEARCH FOR WANTED MAN Red Deer City RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 38-year-old Curtis Troy Sear of Red Deer.

A province-wide warrant for the arrest of Sear has been issued.

On Aug. 8th the RCMP Emergency Response Team (ERT) was deployed in support of local officers, to a residence in the Deer Park neighbourhood to arrest Sear. After obtaining a search warrant to enter the residence, property believed to be stolen was located but police did not locate him.

Sear had been released in

by Erin Fawcett October 2011 following a fouryear federal sentence for forcible confinement, careless use of a firearm, uttering threats to cause death/harm, possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000 and mischief. He is wanted for possession of stolen property and other warrants.

His current whereabouts are unknown but he was last seen in Red Deer.

Sear has an extensive criminal history dating back to the early 90s which includes 58 criminal convictions for armed robbery, assault with a weapon, possession of an unregistered restricted weapon, forcible confinement, careless use of a firearm, uttering threats, break and enter, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, escaping lawful custody, failing to remain at the scene of an accident, possession of a weapon, possession of a scheduled substance, parole violation and theft.

Sear is described as 6’1” tall and 217 lbs. He has short red hair and hazel eyes. He may have a shaved head and has numerous tattoos on his neck and arms, including a Swastika and the letters

‘ACAB’ across his right hand knuckles. He may also be wearing glasses.

If located, Sear should not be approached as he is considered possibly armed and dangerous.

Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Sear is asked to contact local police.

Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Central Alberta Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip online at www.tipsubmit. com.

If the information provided leads to an arrest tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

RCMP INVESTIGATES JEWELRY THEFT RCMP are looking for a suspect after the brazen robbery of a jewelry store.

On Aug. 6th at 5 p.m. a lone male entered Charm Diamond Center situated in the Bower Mall.

The male cut the cable that was securing a jewelry display case taking the complete case and ran to an exit in the mall.

The suspect is described as a Caucasian male, 5’6”

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tall, about 30 years old with a heavy build. He had an unshaven blond short beard and flat facial features. He had curly short blond hair and was seen wearing a green ball cap with white writing, black sunglasses and a grey shirt with dark sleeves with three-quarter length black shorts. He was also wearing white socks and black shoes.

The male was observed running away with the display case towards the south east exit doors of the mall.

The male entered a newer model black two-door Volkswagen beetle. The vehicle was seen driving away in the parking lot towards Zellers.

No plate was obtained as the male had covered it with tape.

Red Deer City RCMP and Crime stoppers are looking for the public’s assistance in identifying the person responsible for this crime.

Anyone with information regarding this crime is asked to contact the Red Deer City RCMP at 403-343-5575.

on the lookout for a missing City man.

On Aug. 2nd at 5:50 p.m.

Red Deer City RCMP received a complaint of a missing 40-year-old man last seen in Red Deer.

Gregory Hebel, was last seen in a Uhaul truck in the City.

The truck was located in the north end of Red Deer but Hebel was not located.

Police are still looking for him. Police have made inquiries into his known frequented locations but he has yet to be located.

He is described as Caucasian, 6’ tall with a tattoo on his shoulder.

He has short blonde hair and blue eyes.

Anyone who has seen this man or know of his whereabouts is asked to contact Red Deer City RCMP at 403343-5575.

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fyi EVENTS The Harris-Warke Gallery announces its next exhibit, 3 from 4, works by four Red Deer and former Red Deer artists: Erin Boake, Andrea Dillingham, Justina Smith, and Paula Sommers.

3 from 4 runs until Sept. 8. The Harris-Warke Gallery is situated in Sunworks in downtown Red Deer at 4924 Ross St. For more information, contact Paul Boultbee at 403-597-9788.

Daffodils of Hope: This September, members of GrammaLink-Africa are intending to plant 300-500 daffodil bulbs in the gardens of Red Deer Hospice and Ronald McDonald House. Your donation of $5 will enable us to plant a Bulb of Hope in the gardens and give hope to the grandmothers who are caring for some of the 13 million children orphaned

by HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa. Money generated from this fundraiser will support the Stephen Lewis Foundation Grandmother to Grandmother Campaign. Contact Shirley at 403-347-5958 to help us beautify the community and to help the African Grandmothers. For further information contact 403- 347-5958.

Red Deer Arts Council and Red Deer Public Library are pleased to present Pulse of Istanbul

by Calgary artist Asta Dale in the Kiwanis Gallery of the Red Deer Public Library from Aug. 20 to Oct. 14. Our First Friday Red Deer opening is Sept. 7 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. with the artist in attendance.

YARD Yoga Studio’s summer unlimited session runs to Aug. 24th. Drop-ins welcome. The fall session runs Sept. 17 Dec. 16. Visit our open house Sept. 22 as we celebrate 10 years. Call 403-350-5830 or email info@reddeeryoga.ca for more information. Also check out www.reddeeryoga.ca.

The Red Deer Legion Pipe Band is recruiting experienced and inexperienced people from the Central Alberta area who are interested in joining the Band.

We are in a reorganizational stage with the Pipe Band at

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this point in time. Anyone with piping or dru drumming experience, or if you would like to learn piping or drumming, are asked to please contact us at 403-782-7183. Practices are held at the Red Deer Legion on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. and new members will start in September.

Karaoke on Aug. 18 at 1:30 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Downtown House (5414 43 St.). Cost is $2.50.

The 21st annual Weber Physio Harvest Run is set to take place Sept. 9th. Sign up for a three km walk/run or an eight km run in support of local athletes needing support in track and field events.

Registration is available at the

held in the Kiwanis Gallery of Red Deer Public Library through to Aug. 19. A summer’s garden offers Elaine, a Sherwood Park artist, the colours, shapes, spaces, values and movements that herald an emotional reaction to the world around us with all five of our senses.

2012 MS Golf Classic will take place Sept. 10th at the Wolf Creek Golf Resort - old course. It will be an 18-hole tournament style. Register now and start fundraising today as a team or individual. Corporate discounts are available.

Registrations are now being accepted for the Berry Architecture Wellness Ride in support of the Canadian Mental Health

back to rural Alberta in the 1920s as Stephansson House Provincial Historic Site introduced summer day camps runs Aug. 22. The house, near Markerville, was the home of Icelandic poet Stephan G. Stephansson who settled in the area in 1889.

Registration is required, and can be made by calling 403728-3929 or emailing stephansson.house@gove.ab.ca.

Central Alberta singles dance will be held Aug. 25 at the Penhold Hall. Doors open at 8 p.m. and the music starts at 8:30 p.m.

Members and invited guests only. New members welcome.

Call Elaine at 403-341-7653 or Bob at 403-304-7440 for more.

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Visit us at www.laebon.com Runner’s Den, the Collicutt Centre and Recreation Centre as well as most other fitness facilities in the City. For more information visit www.reddeerrunners.org.

Kentwood Alliance Church will be celebrating 25 years of God’s faithfulness on the weekend of Aug. 24-26th. If you wish, you can camp out by tenting or bringing an RV over the Friday and Saturday evening. There will be activities throughout the weekend to participate in.

On Sunday morning we will have a celebration and worship service together. Brian Doerksen (a former pastor) will be speaking. The celebration will be held offsite at Darrell and Sue Stang’s place. If you are interested in more information call Starene at 403-347-9600.

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Association and the Central Alberta Brain Injury Society. This supported bicycle ride event will take place on Aug. 25. Participants can choose between a 50 km or 100 km route in Central Alberta. This is an excellent ride for experienced and inexperienced bikers. For more information check out www.wellnessride.ca or call 403-342-2266. All proceeds from this event will support local community programming.

Sunnybrook Farm Museum is accepting registrations for their pioneer-themed day camp experience for kids ages five to 11. Camps run through to Aug. 31 and cost $175 per week or $40 per day. Children will take part in fun farm activities including learning to feed chickens, make butter, cook on a wood stove and more. Weekly field trips are also planned. For more information, call 403-340-3511.

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The Learning Disabilities Association – Red Deer Chapter is accepting registrations for ongoing multi-disciplinary tutoring, oneon-one developed specifically for learning disabilities, dyslexia, ADHD and other conditions.

Contact Carmen at 403-3403885 or by email at programs@ LDRedDeer.ca for more information. Visit www.LDRedDeer.ca.

Meat draw every Saturday from noon to 3 p.m. at the Red Deer Elks Lodge. 403-346-3632.

The Ladies of Sunnybrook Farm Museum are presenting their annual Lunch at the Farm event between noon and 3 p.m. on Aug. 29 and Sept. 12. Enjoy lunch and musical entertainment. Cost is $10 per person.

Drop-ins are welcome, larger groups may with to reserve a table by calling 403-340-3511.

‘Art in the Garden’, presented by The Spirit of Art Group, runs

Aug. 18. Several gifted artists will come together to celebrate art, life, creativity and wonder in a peaceful garden setting.

Refreshments will be served at the event, which will feature fine art, performing artists and musicians. For more information, email spiritofclay@hotmail.com.

Come to our annual dance at Innisfail Legion Hall Aug. 18.

Two bands, Hot Spur and Randy Hillman, will be playing continuous music from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. This dance is open to everyone. No advance tickets will be sold so come early.

Doors open at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 403341-7653 or 403-304-7440.

Kick up your cowboy boots and dance with Aaron Pritchett at the 18th annual Cattle Round Up on Aug. 18. Tickets to the event, which includes dinner, an auction, Pritchett’s concert and a dance are $149 and available at the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation (located at the hospital) or by calling 403343-4773. All funds raised go to purchases of medical equipment for Central Alberta Health Care facilities. Meanwhile, tickets for Pritchett’s concert and the dance with Dwain Sands and Brent McAthey are $45 and are available via Ticketmaster at 403-340-4455.

The Scotiabank AIDS Walk for Life is a national awareness and fundraising event that takes place every year in communities all across Canada. Funds raised support direct programs and services for Canadians living with HIV/AIDS in their communities. Locally, the walk takes place at Rotary Park and is hosted by the Central Alberta AIDS Network Society on Sept.

23. Registration begins at 1 p.m. and opening ceremonies are at 1:30 p.m. with the walk at 2 p.m.

A barbecue and other activities to follow the walk. To registar go to www.caans.org under events.

Ride Strong Poker Rally in support of the Canadian Brain Tumour Foundation; registration: $25, pledge sheets available as well.

It runs Sept. 8 at Heritage Ranch. The ride will be followed by a good ol’ fashioned BBQ and barn dance! Tons of prizes, great food, great band, and fun! This part is included for participants

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For more information contact Sarah Fritzel at 403-392-4844.

‘Country Gospel in the Park’ Music Weekend is planned for Sept.

7-9 at Blackfalds All-Star Park.

This event is hosted by Blackfalds United Church. Scheduled performances start on Friday night at 6:30 p.m. and a church service goes on Sunday at 9 a.m. Performances are in a heated tent (bring your lawn chairs) and food is available on site. Performers include Visions Country Gospel, Ben Kellert, RR 4, Christine Kelly, Freedom Seekers, The Lamontagnes, The Tapleys, Joshua Ridge, Dawna Bran Connier, Re Newed, R&J, Strings N Things, Nancy Unsworth, Victoria Street, Three and Company, Potters Clay, New Song Band, CJ Berube, Generations. $25 for a weekend pass.

Day passes are also available.

For more information contact John at 885-4857, Moe at 3576678 or Jim at 391-1397 or online at www.gospelinthepark.net or lackfaldsunitedchurch.com.

The Terry Fox Foundation is inviting all residents of Red Deer to come together in the fight against cancer and Team Up For Terry. Registered teams will raise funds and take part in the Terry Fox Run together on Sept. 16. Team Up For Terry is an exciting way for sports clubs, school groups, co-workers, friends, family or anyone interested in realizing Terry’s dream of a world free of cancer to make a difference. The Terry Fox Run is a non-competitive event and requires no minimum donation. The team captain will receive a complimentary t-shirt along with a Run kit containing all the necessary materials to raise funds for cancer research.

Further information is available at www.terryfox.org.

Check out the 21st Annual Dickson Harvest Festival, Sept. 16 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Family event features Danish and traditional food, continuous entertainment, kiddies coral and vendors. Fun for everyone! Please bring a non-perishable food bank donation. For more info or to book a vendor table call 403-728-3355.

Ladies Auxiliary Annual Rock & Roll Dance Party, Sept. 21

at 8:30 p.m. at the Legion Br #35, Red Deer. $15 per person.

Dance to Triple Nickel, food, fun, prizes. Tickets available at Legion Reception. Legion Ladies Auxiliary monthly meetings resume Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. Legion branch #35. Call Harry - 403598-5331 before noon meeting day if you require a ride.

SEMINARS Cosmos Rehabilitation Society, which supports individuals living with a developmental disability, mental illness, brain injury, physical disability, and or sensory impairment, has lots of free workshops coming up including Personal Safety, Stress Management, Grief, Handling

Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.; for ESL Level 3 and 4 on Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Location is the Immigrant Centre #202, 5000 Gaetz Ave. Contact Elzbieta at 403-346-8818 to register or for more information.

MEETINGS Tree House Youth Theatre will be holding its AGM on Sept. 11 at the Scott Block, 4818 – 50 Ave, starting at 7 p.m. If you are interested in this dynamic theatre company, please come and listen in. Everyone is invited.

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Blackfalds United Church Youth uth Group takes place from 6:30 30 to 8:30 p.m. on Fridays. Youth from Grade 4 up are welcome to attend. Please check our web site at blackfaldsunitedchurch.com or phone 403-8854780 for more information.

Red Deer Celiac Support Group our meetings are held the third Tuesday of the month at Sobeys South, 5111-22 St. in the Coffee Lounge at 7 p.m. Information on Celiac disease, symptoms, diagnosing, gluten free diet, gluten free products, recipes, coffee and samples. For information please call Fay at 403-3473248 or Clarice at 403-341-4351.

Meeting schedule for 2012 – Sept. 18, Oct. 16 and Nov. 20.

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The Taoist Tai Chi Society™ is conducting a Healthy Recovery class is every Saturday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This class is for people recovering from surgery or stroke and people with chronic illness such as Parkinson’s Disease, MS arthritis, fibromyalgia, etc. This class is intended to complement medical treatment, not to replace it. The class is located at Bay C16 5580 45 St. (Cronquist Business Centre). 403-346-6772.

The Central Alberta Refugee Effort (C.A.R.E.) offers opportunity for immigrants to practice speaking English in a fun way. Weekly conversation groups are organized at different times in the coming months and are free for immigrants. Conversation topics will help to promote orientation to Canadian culture and life in our community. For ESL Level 1 and 2 the sessions are held on

for 11 weeks. Drop-ins welcome.

Email: info@reddeeryoga.ca. On the web: www.reddeeryoga.ca.

Lacombe Kozy Korner has weekly dinner meetings on Tuesdays starting at noon. Hot meals, desserts, coffee and tea for $7. 403-782-6216.

The Legion Ladies Auxiliary is holding their annual spring potluck supper at 6 p.m. at the Red Deer Legion. Next general meeting is on Sept.

10 at 7 p.m. Please call Harry - 403-598-5331 before noon on General Meeting days if you require a ride to the meetings.

Are you having problems with someone else’s drinking? We are an anonymous group of men and women who can offer encouragement and support. Call Al-Anon Family groups at 403-346-0320 for a list of meetings in Red Deer and the surrounding area.

Air Force Association of Canada.

The aims and objectives of the Association are to preserve and perpetuate the traditions of the Royal Canadian Air Force and to advocate a proficient and wellequipped Air Force in Canada.

703 Wing in Red Deer provides a forum for serving and former participants in military and civil aviation to meet and enjoy the company of like-minded people.

703 Wing members meet at noon every second Saturday of the month at the ABC Country Restaurant, 2085 50th Ave. in Red Deer for a luncheon and business meeting. Contact President Al Low at 403-3413253 or amlow@shaw.ca.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous 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.

The Red Deer Pottery Club meets Tuesdays from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Contour Studio at the Recreation Centre, downstairs.

New members always welcome. For more information call Sharon at 403-347-8061 or Karen at 403-347-0600.

The Red Deer Art Club meets Thursday afternoons at the Golden Circle from 1 to 4 p.m.

A $1 drop-in fee applies. New members always welcome.

For more information call Gordon at 403-597-0823 or Sharon at 403-340-3532.

‘Friends Over 45’ is an organization for women who are new to the Red Deer area or who have experienced a lifestyle change, and would like to meet new friends. New members are welcome. For information phone Gloria at 403-754-1655 or Shirley at 403-346-7160.

Pioneers – meet old and new friends at 2 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month at Pioneer Lodge. For more information, call 403-343-8387.

Turning Point, an office representing several social agencies, hosts a Red Deer & Area Transgender Support Group twice each month. For more information, call 403-346-8858.

The Parkinson’s Society Education and Support Group runs the third Wednesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. in the Davenport Church of Christ. 403-346-4463.

Independent Achievers, ‘Business Women Networking Together’ will be having their monthly luncheon meeting every second Thursday of the month from 11:30 am to 1 p.m. Email reservations@ independentachievers.com to confirm your attendance the Monday before each luncheon.

Senior-friendly, low impact ‘dancercise’ runs at the Golden Circle Thursdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. ‘Sit and Be Fit’ runs Wednesdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. 343-6074.

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Local residents encouraged to join research study The Tomorrow Project visits Red Deer this week, giving local residents an opportunity to join the long-term research study into the causes of cancer.

The Tomorrow Project is a research initiative of Alberta Health Services, Cancer Care. By 2013, researchers want to enroll 50,000 Albertans, ages 35 to 69, who have never had cancer.

“Much of the important knowledge to be gained from this project about what causes cancer will benefit our children and grandchildren,” said Dr. Paula Robson, principal investigator for the Tomorrow Project.

“We are getting better at early detection of cancer and better at treatment, such that people are living longer after receiving a cancer diagnosis. However, one area we need to get better at is learning how to

prevent cancer in the first place.”

People interested in joining the study are invited to a temporary study centre at the Red Deer Lodge, 4311 49 Ave., until Aug. 17. They will be asked questions about their health and lifestyle, have some physical measurements taken and give small amounts of urine and blood, or saliva.

Appointments are necessary and will take about one hour.

“This research study is devoted to bettering the health of Albertans,” said Red Deer Mayor Morris Flewwelling. “Participating in the Tomorrow Project today could mean a cancer-free world for future generations.”

This is one of two proposed community study centres planned for the communities outside of Calgary and Edmonton in

BUSY PLACES – On hot summer days Red Deerians flock to places like Discovery Canyon to relax and enjoy the water.

August, and is the Tomorrow Project’s third visit to Red Deer in two years.

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time and one in four will die from the disease. In the Central Zone of AHS, which includes Red Deer, nearly 2,000 people developed cancer in 2009 and 846 died from the disease.

For information and to join the study, visit www. in4tomorrow.ca or call tollfree 1-877-919-9292. There is also a mail-in option for individuals who are interested in joining the Tomorrow Project but live too far away from a study centre.

Spaces are limited at the Red Deer temporary study centre and will be booked on a first-in, first-served basis. Appointments are necessary and need to be booked in advance.

Any residents interested

in volunteering with the project are encouraged to join as an ambassador to help find study members.

Call 1-877-919-9292 for details.

Partners for the Tomorrow Project include AHS, Alberta Innovates-Health Solutions, Alberta Cancer Foundation and, at the national level, the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer. The Tomorrow Project could not occur without the generous support of our partners.

The Tomorrow Project is part of the Canadian Partnership for Tomorrow Project, which is made up of five regional health studies across Canada.

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PUBLIC NOTICES Notice is hereby given that at its meeting to be held on Tuesday, August 21, 2012, the Council of Red Deer County will consider the following bylaws.

REMOVE MUNICIPAL RESERVE DESIGNATION

AMENDMENT TO THE DIVIDE HILLS AREA STRUCTURE PLAN

Bylaw No. 2012/20 to remove the Municipal Reserve (MR) designation from Lot 1MR, Blk1, Plan 902-3444, NE 32-36-28-4 (A-Soo-Wuh-Um Campground).

Bylaw No. 2012/22 to amend Figure 7 of the Divide Hills ASP, Bylaw No. 9/93, to include Lot 1, Block 2, Plan 0928519, NW 17-38-26-4 as possible country residential development.

Bylaw No. 2012/2.03 to redesignate 8.68 hectares (21.25 acres) of NE 11-36-3-5 from Agricultural District “Ag” to Public Service District “PS.” SPRUCE VIEW

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AMENDMENT TO THE LAND USE BYLAW NO. 2006/6

Coop Service Rd. Hwy 54

19 St.

Hwy 54

Balmoral Estates

Hwy 11

Hwy 592 9 Ave.

9 Ave.

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Remove "MR" Designation

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Lot 1, Block 2, Plan 092-8519 21 Str.

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Lot 1 MR, Block 1, Plan 902-3444

Designate as "Possible Country Residential Development" on Figure 7 of the Divide Hills ASP, Bylaw No. 9/93

Stone Ridge Estates

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Red Deer River

Rge Rd 284

Rge Rd 31

8 Ave.

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Redesignate from Agricultural District "Ag" to Public Service District "PS" (8.68 hectares / 21.25 acres)

Rge Rd 265

Westview Estates

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Bylaw No. 2012 / 20

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The removal of the MR designation will allow the County to enter into a long-term lease agreement for the construction and operation of an overnight campground facility on this property located approximately 3 miles west of the Town of Penhold on the south side of Hwy 592 adjacent to the Red Deer River.

Adoption of this bylaw will allow for the potential rezoning of this property to Country Residential that would then facilitate a future proposal to subdivide this 1.68-hectare (4.15-acre) property located approximately 2 miles east of the City of Red Deer on the south side of Hwy 11 into two residential lots.

A PUBLIC HEARING prior to further consideration of the proposed bylaws WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2012, at 1:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, in the Council Chambers, County Office, 38106 Rge Rd 275, Red Deer County, Alberta (west of Hwy 2 on 32 Street / C&E Trail Overpass).

The hearing will be conducted under the chairmanship of the County Mayor for the purpose of hearing comments on the proposed bylaws.

The hearing will be informal with persons wishing to speak being recognized through the Chair. Presenters will be requested to state their name and address for the record.

If you prefer to submit comments on these bylaws in writing, the information you

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the Red Deer Express is available online in full page, easy to read format.

The subject land is located adjacent to the southwest corner of the Hamlet of Spruce View. The purpose of the bylaw is to facilitate the future subdivision of this property to facilitate the development of a school, playground, church, cemetery and parking lot.

The permitted and discretionary uses and other matters presently applicable to “Ag” and “PS” districts are contained in the Red Deer County Land Use Bylaw No. 2006/6.

provide may be made public, subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The public may inspect: - a copy of the proposed bylaws - Land Use Bylaw No. 2006/6 - Divide Hills ASP, Bylaw No. 9/93 by visiting our website at www.rdcounty.ca or at the County office located at 38106 Rge Rd 275, Red Deer County, Alberta, during regular office hours 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. MONDAY through FRIDAY.

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CITY BRIEFS 49TH AVENUE BRIDGE DELAYS Motorists should expect traffic delays as bridge maintenance on 49th Ave. over the Red Deer River starts today.

Work is expected to continue until Aug. 24. During this time, there will be intermittent single lane closures.

Drivers are reminded to slow down when driving in construction zones and obey all signs. Patience and cooperation

by Mark Weber is greatly appreciated.

More information on road closures can be found at www. reddeer.ca/roadclosures.

YEAR-TO-DATE PERMIT VALUES GROW 61% The value of year-to-date permits for all sectors continues to grow at an increase of 61% over the previous year, despite a marginal decline in residential

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and commercial growth during the month of July.

Industrial permit values increased significantly at a rate of 162% over this time last year. July’s public permits also show an increase from this time last year, growing in value at a rate of 225%.

The development of Auto Body Services Red Deer Ltd. in the Northlands Commercial Area played a large role in the City’s industrial permit growth.

Highlights in commercial growth include a permit for $2.7 million in renovations to the Coronation Park Village Senior Residence, as well as a permit for the construction of a gas bar in Deer Park at a value of $2.2 million.

Monthly permit statistics are posted on the City’s website at www.reddeer.ca/inspections.

WORK ON GAETZ BRIDGE AFFECTS MOTORISTS AND RAFTERS Work on Gaetz Avenue bridge southbound over the Red Deer River enters its final phase this week with construction expected to wrap up Oct. 15.

During this phase of construction, motorists should expect traffic delays as single lane closures will be in effect on the bridge. Drivers are reminded to slow down when driving in construction zones and obey all signs.

Repairs will also be made to one of the bridge piers. This will require work in the river below the bridge deck. In order to access the pier, the contractor will be constructing an access road in the water, from the south shore to the second bridge pier from the north shore.

The access road will be designed so that the surface of the road is slightly submerged and water flows over it; however, water levels in the river do fluctuate and although the access road will be well marked, it is expected to be a hazard to watercraft.

The contractor will be placing signage to direct non-motorized watercraft to an exit point on the south shore of the river where people can exit the river, portage around the work and then re-enter the river downstream of the construction site.

All rafters are asked to exit the river as the signage directs and to portage around the construction site using the south riverside trail.

There will be a navigable channel for motorized watercraft between the first and second piers from the north shore; however, flow through this channel may be unpredictable and at times much faster than other areas on the river. Boaters should use caution when navigating through the construction zone.

More information on road closures can be found at www. reddeer.ca/roadclosures.

GOLDEN FORK AWARD RULES: •Maximum of one entry per person. Contestant information must be completed for entry to qualify.

•The Red Deer Express reserves the right to disqualify entries which we suspect are an attempt to influence the fair results of the Golden Fork Awards balloting.

•To be valid, ballots must have a minimum of 75% of ballot completed.

• Employees of the Red Deer Express and their immediate families are not eligible for prize draw • $250 prize winner will be drawn at random from all valid entries. Winner will be contacted by phone.

ENTRY DEADLINE Friday, August 24 at 5:00 pm

CONTESTANT INFO NAME: __________________________ PHONE #: _______________________ NOTE: Personal information is for contesting purposes and to eliminate multiple entries. Information will not be shared with any outside party and will be destroyed after contest closing date.

ROCK ON – Henry Seto, guitarist with Vancouver-based rockers Uncle Sid, performs during Shake the Lake this Aleisha Bosch photo past weekend at Sylvan Lake.

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Volunteering in Central Alberta Red Deer 2013 Centennial Committee is looking for a volunteer coordinator for a full year project involving six to eight afternoon or evening events and one full weekend festival. The coordinator will work with Centennial Committee staff to recruit, train, equip and oversee event specific volunteers for all events.

Previous experience with volunteer organizations or festivals and or events needed. Contact Sheila or Teresa 403-340-2013.

unteer wear, any equipment required and meals and snacks during events.

Contact Sheila or Teresa 403-340-2013 or email info@ reddeer2012.ca.

Looking for volunteers for the Dec. 31 Centennial First Night celebrations form 6-9 p.m. at Bower Ponds skating party. Volunteers are needed in various capacities including general set up, electronic set up and monitoring, facilitating public enjoyment, serving refreshments, clean up an having fun.

Contact Sheila or Teresa 403-340-2013. Event volunteers are also being recruited for other events. Event specific volunteers will be provided orientation, vol-

Learning Disabilities Association is looking for tutors to help students with learning disabilities gain essential reading, writing and math skills in order to be successful lifelong learners. If you are understanding and dedicated to individuals and enjoy working with children contact Jeannette at 403-3403885 or email jghender@ yahoo.ca.

Loaves & Fishes seeking volunteers to help set up, organize a BBQ gundraiser set for Aug. 24-25 at the Summer Garage Sale. If you are interested in helping with this fundraiser contact Tammy 403-3471844 fundraiser@reddeerloavesandfishes.com.

Sunnybrook Farm Museum in Red Deer is seeking volunteers to assist with

grounds keeping, farm building and equipment maintenance and restoration, and special event duties. Most volunteer work takes place weekdays between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Volunteer one afternoon a week, or every day. If you have a background in farming or farm equipment repair, or any general farm experience and willingness to help this opportunity is for you. Retired teachers with farm background are encouraged to volunteer for interpretive programs.

Contact Ian Warwick at 403-340-3511 or email sbfs@ shaw.ca.

CNIB has positions available as a vision mate, you will be matched with someone with vision loss in your area to help with everyday activities like running errands and going for a walk.

If this is something you can help with contact Wody Bergquist 403-346-0037 wody.bergquist@cnib.ca.

Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre has the follow-

ing volunteer opportunities available: Lifeline assist with installation of Lifeline units, battery changes, and visiting Lifeline clients in hospital. Promotion of Lifeline services and some clerical responsibilities will be required. Commitment is a five-hour flexible shift Monday to Friday for a six-month commitment.

tween five and 16 years? Do you miss going to animated movies? Wish you could play in the splash park?

Enjoy fishing or the going to the beach? Little Brothers and Little Sisters are waiting for someone just

like you! Contact Janessa at 403-342-6500.

For more volunteer opportunities, visit CiRS Volunteer Services at www. cirsonline.ca or call 403346-4636.

The Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre is looking for volunteers to help with our Supportive Transportation Program. As an agency we provide transportation to clients who need to go to medical appointments and also to clients who attend lunch on Wednesdays at the Golden Circle. If you would like to learn more about this program or are interested in volunteering please contact Diane at the Golden Circle at 403-3436074 ext. 108.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Red Deer & District -- do you have the ability to have fun and build a positive relationship with a youth be-

BINDING TOGETHER – The Norwegian Laft Hus is open for the season. A group of women gathered there recently to learn Nålbinding, a craft that has been around longer than knitting and crocheting.

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ENTERTAINMENT Art in the Garden showcases locally-crafted masterpieces Organizers are excited about featuring emerging and established artists

BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express

was sparked in her childhood days.

“I remember making Those who appreciate ar- mud pies for my two-yeartistic expression in a range old brother when I was six,” of genres will want to check she recalled. Just two years out Art in the Garden, pre- later, she began ceramics sented by The Spirit of Art classes with her mom.

Group on Aug. 18.

Although she has also The show and sale, studied drawing and paintwhich will feature a wide ing and has an appreciaselection of fine art from tion for both media, there is painting and ceramics to something unique and conjewellery and photography tinually compelling about plus performing artists and working with clay. musicians, runs from 2 to 7 As a young mom, she p.m. at #58 College Park. took additional ceramSuzanne Le Beau, a Red ics classes in Calgary, and Deer ceramics artist and years later continued her a member of The Spirit of arts education in AthabasArt Group, said that help- ca. ing to organize Art in the Eventually, she moved Garden events brings a spe- to Red Deer to study visual cial sense of arts at Red fulfillment Deer College.

“ART CAN BE VERY and joy, as She comTHERAPEUTIC AND do her own pleted her artistic purPROVIDE SPIRITUAL third year in suits.

This ceramics and AWAKENING TO weekend sculpture, HEALING GREAT marks the and earned a TRAUMAS TO THE third event diploma, and the group EVERYDAY STRESSES is still waithas hosted. ing and hopIN ONE’S LIFE.” “I love to ing to see depromote logree status in SUZANNE LE BEAU cal artists. the program It’s one of one day. the main reasons for havHer interest in ceramics ing these shows. And I also took another turn followwant to find those gems ing the deaths of her mom that are ‘hidden’,” she says and her sister. of local artists who just “I had a strong interest haven’t had the exposure in creating funerary urns that would help them on for loved ones and pets,” their way. Part of the man- she explained. When her date of The Spirit of Art father passed away, it was Group is also, of course, to a meaningful experience to simply bring artists togeth- be able to create an urn for er for support, encourage- him as well. Le Beau is also ment and inspiration, she interested in helping peosaid. ple create their own urns For Le Beau, an unmis- for loved ones who have takable sense of creativity passed away.

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EXPRESSION – Red Deer artist Suzanne Le Beau works on a ceramic vase in her home studio recently. She’s helping to organize Art in the Garden, which runs Aug. 18.

These days, Le Beau creates a range of ceramic art.

She is also open to new avenues of expression as well, incorporating wood and other sculptural items to further enhance her work.

“There is such a vast variety of things you can do with clay. You can create

beautiful things by simply manipulating it.”

For Le Beau, art also provides a healing sense of comfort. And everybody has a creative, artistic streak – even if they don’t recognize it in themselves, she explained.

“Remember yourself as a

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child – did you like to draw or paint? Usually we liked to do something like these things as children,” she said.

“Art can be very therapeutic and provide spiritual awakening to healing great traumas to the everyday stresses in one’s life.

And it can open your mind

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For more information about Art in the Garden, call Suzanne Le Beau at 403-307-2120 or email spiritofclay@hotmail.com. editor@reddeerexpress.com

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A local artist is gearing up for a show and sale that will feature a wide array of works and styles from artists across the region.

Pat Matheson, who specializes in ceramics, is hosting a show and sale at his scenic farm near Sylvan Lake on Aug. 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

His farm and studio is located one mile west and one mile north of the Aspelund Road and Hwy. 20 intersection. About 12 to 15 artists will set up their own booths in his yard for the event, and the work ranges from vibrant paintings in oil and acrylic to slump and stained glass, Matheson’s own striking raku-styled ceramics, lathed woodwork and polished stone creations as well.

“It’s an opportunity to have a fun day with other artists for one thing, and it’s great for the general public to come out and see

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what’s out there,” he said.

Matheson didn’t originally set out to specialize in the medium of ceramics.

Printmaking is what first held appeal.

But he can’t imagine not working with clay and firing it in the ‘raku’ technique. The method originated centuries ago in Japan, and features handmolded pieces that are removed from the kiln while still glowing hot.

He then places them in large metal containers filled with bunched-up newspaper, which of course promptly burst into flame.

The containers are covered and the pieces of clay are smothered in smoke. After a few minutes, they are placed in water and brilliant, shimmering colours and designs are the result.

An interest in art surfaced at an early age, and Matheson went on to formally studies in visual arts initially at Red Deer College. But clay, as was already mentioned, wasn’t

at the forefront of his thoughts.

He set his sights on continuing his education in Calgary with a focus on printmaking, but couldn’t get into that program.

There was room in ceramics, however. It proved a pivotal season in his own artistic journey.

After he wrapped up studies in Calgary, he returned to Red Deer and began working at RDC. He later decided to pursue further education, so headed off to Regina for a Master’s degree and followed that up with another teaching stint at the university there.

After several years, he returned to Central Alberta and settled on the family’s farm in 2000.

Looking ahead, Matheson said Art at the Lake is set for November plus his own annual Christmas show and sale runs in early December as well.

Check out www.patmatheson.com. editor@reddeerexpress.com

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Hope Springs is being promoted as a comedy but it is more of a drama with occasional humorous interludes.

Meryl Streep and Tommy Lee Jones play a couple whose marriage has fizzled out after 31 years. They’re locked into their routines; she the housewife with a part-time job in a clothing store, he the dedicated ac-

countant who falls asleep every evening watching the golf channel. They haven’t touched each other emotionally for years, let alone slept together (they sleep in separate bedrooms because he snores). Streep wants to save the marriage while Jones doesn’t even realize it’s in trouble. She signs them up for a week-long marriage counselling session with a very serious Steve Carell as the therapist.

Much of this film is predictable, including the Hollywood ending, but what makes it worth watching are the two lead performances and the surprisingly nitty-gritty sessions on the therapist’s couch. Sex and intimacy are seldom handled well in American films and even here there’s sometimes an element of adolescent gawking. However, the sessions with

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Carell are impressively adult, mature and revealing.

Streep’s performance, of course, is bang on, as one would expect. More of a surprise is Jones’s performance. It’s a different kind of role for him, and although he plays the unfeeling jerk too strongly at first, he does a great job of capturing the typical North American male’s ability to avoid discussing feelings.

It is also nice to see a Hollywood movie aimed at people over 40.

Rating: four deer out of five

NEW ON VIDEO Many are looking forward to release of The Hunger Games on Saturday.

Alf Cryderman is a Red Deer freelance writer and old movie buff.

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LIFESTYLE

WATER FUN – Aurora Hammond, 4, plays with Roxy, a one-year-old yellow lab at Three Mild Bend earlier this week.

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Reading the ingredients list on food items is key This article is about a few things, but it stems from when I had a client ask me about Greek yogurt the other day. He said that he heard it was good for him, but in reading the ingredients he noted that the stuff he had was not healthy. He then had the impression that Greek yogurt was bad.

Greek yogurt is in fact great. But, like all foods in a package, you have to read the label. Greek yogurt itself, in the plain version, has ingredients that state skim milk, bacterial cultures. That’s it. No fat, no trans fat, no crap, and 18g of protein in a 3/4 cup (175g) serving.

Compare to the same amount of regular yogurt and you will find only 6 - 8g.

My friend grabbed a Greek yogurt off the dairy shelf and found these ingredients -- skim milk, cream, active bacterial cultures, strawberry preparation (sugar, strawberries, corn starch, lemon juice concentrate, carrageenan, natural colour, natural flavours). Now this once healthy idea isn’t. In a 100g serving, you find 1.5g of fat,

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McDERMOTT including .5g of trans fats, and 11g of sugar - similar to a bowl of Froot Loops (12g), and only 8g of protein (because they dropped the serving size down to get the trans fats below .5g per serving, so they could claim ‘zero trans fats’, which is a marketing trick.) To compare accurately, let’s do the math of bumping the serving size up from 1/3 cup (100g) to the same as the healthy Greek yogurt at 3/4 cup (175g). That would make the flavoured Greek yogurt have 158 calories, 14g protein, 2.63g of fat (.88g trans fat) and a whopping 19g of sugar per real world ‘serving’. This is now junk food, with protein.

Why would they do this? Marketing people are convinced that we cannot han-

dle something plain and healthy, so they pump products full of sugar and ruin an otherwise healthy choice. But what bugs me, is that they do so under the disguise of ‘healthy food’. The bottom line is you must read food labels, and that is why my client called me to clear up the confusion.

Back to my previous point, let me ask you a question -- which is better for you ‘Froot Loops’, or ‘Heart Smart Healthy Start’ cereal? Reading the label, we find that Froot Loops has 110 calories, 1g of fat (including a hidden 0.5g trans fat), and 12g of sugar in a one cup serving. Not great, but we kind of knew that right?

The ‘Heart Smart’ cereal? In 1.25 cup serving, it has 230 calories, 2g of fat (including a hidden 0.5g trans fat), and (get this) 17g of sugar!

Now, you might be thinking it is fruit sugar or some other healthy sugar, but it isn’t. A read through the ingredients list shows sugar, glucose, corn syrup, modified corn syrup etc. as the top ingredients.

This sort of marketing manipulation goes on and on, and the real truth of it all is we must as a society read food labels for everything we buy that isn’t fresh.

Shop the perimeter of the grocery store.

Fruits, vegetables, fresh meats, nuts and seeds, eggs, all that stuff is easy - it still comes in the original packaging.

When you get to anything in a bag, container, box or can - you simply have to read the label.

Just because it says ‘healthy’ - don’t buy it until you read the ingredients. If you cannot pronounce the ingredients and do not recognize them, move on.

The less chemicals you put in your body, the healthier you will be, we were simply not designed to do anything else. As for Greek yogurt, it is absolutely fantastic (if you get the right one).

Scott McDermott is a personal trainer and owner of Best Body Fitness in Sylvan Lake. He can be reached at 403-887-7667 or check out www.personaltrainersylvanlake.com.

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Dental X-Rays linked to meningiomas What should you do the next time the dentist tells you he or she is going to take full dental X-rays? A new study shows that just as porcupines make love very, very carefully you should also take care to limit the amount of radiation exposure during your lifetime, particularly the amount your children receive.

Dr. Elizabeth Claus of Yale University reports in the American Cancer Society Journal Cancer, that there’s a link between dental x-rays and the risk of developing a brain tumour called a meningioma.

These tumours grow from the meninges, the layers of tissue that cover the brain. Fortunately, most meningiomas are benign.

Others are slow growing, but they can become lifethreatening when they be-

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Meningiomas account for 34% of all primary brain tumours, can occur at any age, and are twice as common among women as in men.

Formerly it was believed that the main cause of meningiomas was ionizing radiation due to atomic bombs or radiation received during cancer treatment. Now, Dr. Claus says the main risk is dental xrays.

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leagues studied 1,433 Americans who had meningiomas with 1,350 others who did not have this tumour, but who were of the same age profile, sex ratio and geographical area. The researchers then analyzed the dental and medical history of both groups.

For instance, they were questioned whether their dentist had ordered standard X-rays, known as bitewings, every year, never, or now and then. Finally they were asked if they had ever had braces which involve full mouth X-rays.

Dr. Claus concluded that those who reported having full mouth X-rays before 10 years of age were 4.9 times more likely to develop a meningioma. Those who had full mouth X-rays later than 10 years of age were three times more prone to this tumour. This should flash a red light for parents.

So how can you avoid needless dental radiation?

According to Dr Claus all children who get braces today also get full mouth X-rays. None of my children had braces, but most of my grandchildren have had them. The question is how many of them really needed braces and has this practice become a fashionable trend? Is the risk worthwhile if only for cosmetic reasons?

Never accept this rationale if a dental technician

HOLD YOUR HORSES – Chris Barrett and his daughter Olivia Barrett, 18 months, interact with a horse at Heritage Ranch recently. says, “Don’t worry. You get more radiation exposure from a day in the sun or flying to the Caribbean.”

I agree that today dental X-rays expose patients to less radiation than in the past. But little bits of radiation mount up, particularly when one totals the exposure received from other X-ray tests. Radiation isn’t like an infection that’s cured by antibiotics.

Rather, radiation is cumu-

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lative and, like elephants, our bodies never forget the amount received during a lifetime.

I’ve always worried about needless radiation and many years ago one of my columns made headline news. I discovered that some patients were receiving huge amounts of radiation from dental and other X-rays. For instance, some X-ray equipment had not been serviced for 15 years!

This sparked a major investigation by the government.

Dental X-rays are, of course, required for legitimate reasons. But like anything they can be overdone.

So always ask if the X-ray is really needed. No one really knows how much radiation we can receive before it causes trouble.

Ideally we should all

have radiation cards that show how much radiation we’ve accumulated. Particularly since one of the major tests today is the CT scan that delivers large amounts of radiation. But hell will freeze over before such cards are in general usage.

So what should parents do? I’d agree that markedly crooked teeth deserve to have braces as the radiation dose does not compare with a CT scan. But for lesser imperfections it may be prudent for parents to ask, “Should I subject my child to potential risk of radiation and a meningioma, and how important is it for my child to have the perfect smile?”

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Local golfer showing steady recovery after injury

BY JIM CLAGGETT Red Deer Express Most athletes will tell you sitting out any length of time during a season with an injury can be agonizing.

Some might even say it’s more painful than the injury itself.

Red Deer golfer Adrienne White is currently dealing with such a situation and made the decision to take the entire year off in order for the injury to heal properly but she admits it hasn’t been easy to sit back.

“The first few months I just rested and that felt really good,” explained the 28-year-old who is based in Phoenix.

“But now it’s starting to get really difficult because I’m starting to get the itch.”

White had a minor injury which she admits was totally fixable but she played through it which led to a torn pectoral

muscle at the LPGA qualifying school.

She felt it was the right timing to do something as dramatic as this because she needed a break from the game, both physically and mentally, she said.

“I was a little burnt out too, I had some over training going on at the end of last year so it was actually nice to have a break.”

The choice didn’t come easy however because by her own admission she is a competitor and it’s hard for her to not be involved in the game she truly loves to play.

But she consulted some LPGA peers at the Dinah Shore tournament this year and got some answers to her questions.

“One of the first players I ran into was (LPGA veteran) Pat Hurst and I talked to her and told her what I was doing and she told me ‘You know, after my first year on the tour I took a year off and now I’m out here because I love the game’.”

After hearing that White figured this was the right path to take and she is young enough to come back.

“My wheels were spinning, it wasn’t getting any better in terms of my performance, where my mind set was at and the injury.”

Most of her time spent has not involved swinging a golf club with a purpose.

Instead it’s been a lot of short game practice but the injury is healing nicely, she said.

Evidence of that came in the form of a shot hit at the recent Gull Lake Golf Course junior foundation pro am.

White smacked a five wood 215 yards and it took a hop and then rolled into the hole for her third ace.

A silver lining to the injury and resulting time off for White is the fact it allows her to slow down her 100 mile an hour world and focus on getting back to form.

“I was on the LPGA through a conditional status so every week I was fighting for my status so that really drained on me,” she said about the mental aspect of the game.

She has no commitment yet as to when or even if she will come back but the LPGA is still on the radar.

Plus add to the mix that golf will be back in the Olympics in 2016 and White readily admits she’d be interested in wearing the red and white of Canada.

She is fully aware it will be a tough road back but she has been there before when she started down this path at the beginning of her career.

“I’ve been there once and I’ve done it once so there’s no reason I can’t do it again,” she said.

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RDC looks forward to Let children choose hosting major tourneys their own sports

BY JIM CLAGGETT Red Deer Express There was once a little girl named Dorothy who proclaimed there’s no place like home and that saying applies to a pair of Red Deer College sports teams this season.

The Kings soccer team and the Queens volleyball squad will be hosting the conference championships on home turf according to the College’s Marketing and Events Coordinator, P.J. Swales.

He says it is a regular occurrence for RDC to be hosting conference championships in volleyball but soccer is a nice addition and it didn’t hurt to have a solid resume. “This is the ďŹ rst time that we’ll be doing men’s soccer conference championship,â€? Swales pointed out. “The hosting of previous championships and the perennial strong play of our teams played a role in getting those events.â€?

Volleyball will take place at the main gym, the oldest facility in the ACAC, and the soccer on the main pitch in the north east part of the property.

Swales contends the natural turf ďŹ eld is one of the best around and there’s also some folklore surrounding it, handed down over the years. There are claims when Edmonton’s Commonwealth Stadium was being built they used the RDC

practice ďŹ eld as sort of a guinea pig to see how things would work when it came to drainage for example, he said. “It’s only legend, I don’t know for sure but with that said it’s a really great turf that the players are going to get to play on.â€?

Putting on these events will be an army of volunteers including RDC athletics’ staff, kinesiology and some business practicum students and volunteers from the community.

The school is also working with the Donald School of Business to create some sport marketing internships, said Swales. “We’ll have some students from the DSB coming in to help us put on the championships. I think it will be an excellent opportunity for those students and it’s also a beneďŹ t for the participants in those conference championships.â€?

As an added bonus, the two provincial events, one in the fall, the other in February, will have an economic impact on the surrounding area. “When we’ve got 200 hundred athletes staying in Red Deer for the weekend and all the fans that come in to watch them, these people need to eat and to sleep,â€? explained Swales. “They do some shopping in between times, there’s a good beneďŹ t coming back to the community.â€? sports@reddeerexpress.com

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CLAGGETT Over the last couple of months I have been to several sports camps for the youth in our region and it was wonderful to see these kids running around, playing the sport and learning from coaches or older players.

The common thread in all of these camps was the commitment from the coaches/instructors to make the learning fun and for the young students to leave at the end of the day with some new skill under their belt.

Once they do leave these camps the athletes are eager to try those newly acquired skills under real

game conditions and this is where the parents of the child come into play in my opinion.

Little Johnny or Jane may be involved in the sport simply because mom and/or dad played the same sport growing up and that is generally how it works in this world.

If the child is exposed to a speciďŹ c sport, there is a better than average chance they’ll have an interest in being a part of that sport growing up.

Here’s the thing though, too many times there are kids being put into a sport because mom and dad want them to.

When this occurs, more times than not it ends in disaster with the child not liking the sport or the parents getting bent out of shape because their offspring simply isn’t all that good at the sport.

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parents look at success as the only outcome to be considered and that is just too narrow a path to follow.

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Lois Mary Madden passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 11, 2012 at the age of 81 years. She had been in palliative care at the Red Deer Regional Hospital for a week, but had resided happily at West Park Lodge since September, 2011.

Lois was born in Torquay, Saskatchewan, on July 29, 1931, to Bernice and Theodore Shelstad. She was the first of 9 children. After high school, she trained to be a nurse at Moose Jaw Union Hospital and was working in her chosen profession when she met Raymond Madden. They married on October 8, 1955 and lived and raised a family of 4 children in Saskatchewan until 1968, when they moved to Red Deer.

Lois was predeceased by her daughter, Judy, in January 2006 and her husband of 54 years, Ray, in October 2009. She leaves, to miss her sweet smile, a wealth of family and friends including her daughter, Janet (Curt) Baker, sons; Doug (Edie) Madden and Mike (Bonnie) Madden. She was a beloved grandmother to 14 and great-grandmother to 10. Her brothers and sisters and Ray’s brother and sisters and their families will miss her dearly.

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INNISFAIL MEATS, 5107 - 47 Ave., Innisfail, Alberta, Tuesday, August 21, 10 a.m.

2007 Toyota 8FGU-25 Forklift, CP 48’ transport can, 40’ refrigerated dry van, motorized chain link gate, meat & food equipment, scales, office, protective wear, uniforms, shop equipment etc.

10% BP. See www.montgomeryauctions.com or call 1-800-371-6963 MEIER GUN AUCTION. Saturday, August 25, 11 a.m., 6016 - 72A Ave., Edmonton.

Over 200 guns - handguns, rifles, shotguns, miscellaneous.

Call to consign 780-440-1860.

REMINDER BUD HAYNES BAY 4, 7429-49 AVE RED DEER

PREMIER GUN AUCTION SAT. AUGUST 18 @ 9 A.M. Tom Johnson Collection.

Over 750 Lots!

Preview: Fri. Aug. 17th 3-8 pm & Sat. Aug. 18th, 8-9 a.m.

Phone 403-347-5855 www.budhaynesauctions.com

Building Supplies

1550

METAL ROOFING & SIDING. Best prices!

36� Hi-Tensile TUFF-Rib 29ga. Galvalume $.67 sq. ft. Colours $.82 sq. ft.

40 Year Warranty.

ALTA-WIDE Builders Supplies 1-888-263-8254.

STEEL BUILDING - Huge clearance sale!

20x24 $4,658 25x28 $5,295 30x40 $7,790 32x54 $10,600 40x58 $14,895 47x78 $19,838 One end wall included.

Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422; www.pioneersteel.ca

Misc. for Sale

1760

FOR RESTLESS or cramping legs. A fast acting remedy since 1981, sleep at night, proven for 31 years; www.allcalm.com.

Mon-Fri, 8-4 EST, 1-800-765-8660.

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Misc. for Sale

1760

NEVER SHOCK CHLORINATE AGAIN! Newly Patented! “Kontinuous Shok�

Chlorinator. No mess: Effective year round eliminating bacterial growth, smell and slime.

Inexpensive.

Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON; www.bigirondrilling.com

Cats

1830

KITTENS TO GIVE AWAY! Phone 403-318-7146

Horses

2140

PATTEN-POLLITT Performance Horse & Production Sale.

Sunday, August 19, 1 p.m.

Preview 10 a.m. Sale held - Pollitt Ranch Eckville.

More information call Rory 780-388-2139; Shane 403-746-5756.

View catalogue online: wwww.northernhorse.com

Grain, Feed Hay

2190

HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola.

Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed.

Buying damaged or offgrade grain. “On Farm Pickup�

Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252

Rooms For Rent

3090

ROOM & BOARD Furnished room, everything included, close to Bower Ponds. Non-smoking male or female. $500/month.

Available September 1st.

Phone 403-342-2478

Houses For Sale

$1.5 MILLION Inventory Reduction Sale!

16’ X 76’, 20’ X 76’, 22’ X 76’ modulars.

Must go by August 31.

Call or come visit.

Grandview Modular 1-877-945-1272 142 East Lake Blvd., Airdrie JANDEL HOMES. 7 sold 53 remaining stock homes available for immediate delivery.

17 models to choose from.

Loaded with options, priced from $116,000. - $144,900.; www.jandelhomes.com.

LAST CHANCE to save at Craig’s! 1520 SF Moduline homes starting at $99,900. Two great floorplans. Sale ends September 1, 2012!

Call us 1-877-380-2266 or check us out at www.craigshomesales.com NOBODY - We mean nobody beats our prices/service on SRI Homes! Check it out - see us last. Huge discounts on all 2011 stock.

Immediate delivery.

Call now! 1-877-341-4422; www.dynamicmodular.ca

Commercial Property

4110

HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL PROPERTY 5 miles east of Grande Prairie by Unreserved Ritchie Bros Auction, October 4. 153+/- acres, zoned RM2, Hwy frontage; rbauction.com.

4130

Cottages/Resort Property

FULLY SERVICED Lake Lots for sale.

Starting at $69,900.

Elinor Lake Resort, 2.5 hours North East of Edmonton.

1-877-623-3990; www.elinorlakeresort.com

Motorhomes

5100

2012 CITATION CHATEAU 24SA Sprinter Motorhome.

Easy to drive, excellent fuel mileage, comfortable setup with all options, 13032 km. $75,000.

Brent 403-580-0222.

Careers

Tires, Parts Acces.

5180

AUTO-TRUCK WRECKING all makes all models, lots of 4x4’s, Dodge, Ford, GMC, imports, trucks up to 3 tons.

We ship anywhere.

Call 306-821-0260 Lloydminster or 403-878-2513 Medicine Hat

Careers

M Eagle Builders is expanding its facility to double production. We are currently seeking the following to join our team in Blackfalds for all shifts:

• • • • • • • •

edium size accounting Àrm located in Ponoka, Alberta, which provides professional services to agriculture, small business, government organizations, and professionals, is currently seeking a senior level accountant to join our team. You would provide a variety of professional services to our clients, including audit and assurance and general taxation matters.

Applicants should have at least 3 years experience in public practice and preferably have obtained an accounting designation. We will consider applicants nearing completion of their accounting designation programs with public practice experience. ProÀciency in Caseware and other accounting and tax related software would be an asset.

Junior Draftsman Concrete Batch Plant Operator Concrete Finishers Carpenters/Woodworkers Steel Reinforcement Labourers Overhead Crane Operators Quality Control Personnel General Labourers

We are a Àrm that provides opportunities for learning and growth with increasing levels of responsibility commensurate with your skills and experience. We offer competitive compensation and beneÀts plans.

; Top Wages paid based on experience.

Full beneďŹ ts and Uniform Package included. ; Visit our website for more detailed job descriptions at www.eaglebuilders.ca. Applicants are able to apply online or fax resumes to Human Resources 403.885.5516 or email: k.kooiker@eaglebuilders.ca.

Interested applicants please email or fax your resume and cover letter in conÀdence to Tim Rowland at 403-783-6170 or resume@ rowlandparker.com. We would like to thank all candidates who apply, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

4020

HAND CRAFTED log homes, log accents and milled log replacement components. M&H Wood Specialties Ltd. 780-459-5700; www.mhwood.com.

Acreages

4090

Manufactured Homes

4050

21 QTRS of Farmland & 3 Country Acreages in Hythe, Alberta by Unreserved Ritchie Bros Auction, October 4.

3183+/- total acres, $33,000 Surface Lease Revenue; rbauction.com.

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Community Disability Counsellor

Community Disability Worker

At Catholic Social Services we believe that all people have value and self-worth. As a Community Disability Counsellor you would take a leadership role in promoting the independence, self-determination and overall health and safety of the individuals in our care. You would enhance the everyday quality of life of persons with developmental disabilities by providing physical assistance, emotional support and personal care, as well as assistance with accessing recreation/leisure activities and community inclusion opportunities. Your role would also include responsibility for developing individual service plans.

At Catholic Social Services we believe that all people have value and self-worth.

As a Community Disability Worker you provide high quality care supporting children with developmental disabilities and their families. You enthusiastically assist with daily living activities and social events supporting dignity, independence and empowerment. Open to learning new things, you want to become skilled in providing personal care, supporting behavioural challenges, helping with medical needs and implementing programs tailored to individual needs.

We have various career opportunities available including full-time, part-time, contract full-time, contract part-time, weekday, weekend and overnight positions.

We have various career opportunities available, including positions before and after school, evening and weekend positions.

We are looking for people with a passion to expand the quality of life of another, as well as the following qualiďŹ cations:

We are looking for people with the passion to expand the quality of life of another, as well as the following qualiďŹ cations:

• Degree, Diploma, or equivalent in human services • Experience working with individuals with complex needs • Criminal Record Check with vulnerable sector search included • Alberta Children’s Services Intervention Record Check • Class 5 driver’s license and insured vehicle are an ass, but not required for all opportunities

• Grade 12 education or equivalent • Some experience in the human services ďŹ eld • Experience with person with developmental disabilities and with personal care • Class 5 driver’s license and driver’s abstract • Insured vehicle • Criminal Record Check with vulnerable sector search included • Alberta Children’s Services Intervention Record Check

The salary range for this position is $16.64 - $19.34 per hour and is calculated based on qualiďŹ cations. Catholic Social Services also offers an attractive and competitive overall compensation package for our valued staff. Most positions have access to: • Comprehensive 3 tier beneďŹ ts package of choice with extended-health care, access to paramedical services, dental care, short and long-term disability, as well as death and accident protection coverage. • A Pension plan where we match 5% of your gross annual income dollar for dollar.

After 5 years, it goes up to 7%! • An Employee Assistance Program • Wellness days to use in a way that enhances your physical, emotional and/or spiritual wellbeing • Extensive training provided to new staff and access to ongoing professional development opportunities • A workplace that values and celebrates all of its employees on an ongoing basis Please send resume to: Catholic Charities – Human Resources OfďŹ ce 4811- 49 Street – Red Deer, AB T4N 1T8 Fax: (403) 342-1890 www.catholicsocialservices.ab.ca We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer Serving and Employing People of all Faiths and Cultures Since 1961

The salary range for this position is $12.50 - $16.12 per hour .

Catholic Social Services also offers: • An Employee Assistance Program • Extensive training provided to new staff and access to ongoing professional development opportunities • A workplace that values and celebrates all of its employees on an ongoing basis Please send resume to: Catholic Charities Human Resources OfďŹ ce 4811- 49 Street Red Deer, AB T4N 1T8 Fax: (403) 342-1890 www.catholicsocialservices.ab.ca We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer Serving and Employing People of all Faiths and Cultures Since 1961

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HOMES & LIVING

PREPARE - This Medican Central Alberta show home in Michener Hill has a spacious and welcoming kitchen with beautiful granite countertops and ample cupboard space.

Tanis Reid/Red Deer Express

Merging two design styles in a single home I was sitting at my computer late on a Friday afternoon trying to come up with a new idea for my weekly article, sometimes it’s difficult for me to get creative late in the day!

I took advantage of the wisdom of my co-workers and found a common thread that many of us are going through; there are those of us later in life who are moving into new dwellings with new partners and we are bringing a lot of our baggage with us (maybe emotionally or maybe just clutter!)

This inspired me because I have recently merged homes with my fiancé and we have had an interesting time combining our styles. I have to fight the thought processes that scream ‘I’m the

Kim

LEWIS designer, I’ll just do it and it will be fabulous because that isn’t the fairest way to combine design styles. Fortunately I had the majority of the furniture so the house still looks pretty much how I want it to!

Probably the biggest struggle we had was his need for a reclining TV watching chair in the living room, it is difficult to mix contemporary style with reclining furniture. We have looked for quite awhile and I had some

lip biting to do while he snuggled into the traditional poufy overstuffed chairs.

I couldn’t imagine a behemoth like that in MY living room! Except now it is OUR living room isn’t it? Eventually my good friends at Sims Furniture helped me find the perfect combination of style and comfort for our home, it is a beautiful leather set that actually has contemporary lines and an ultra comfortable reclining chair. Problem solved.

It can be easy for us as women to overlook our partners’ needs when it comes to designing our homes, women have an overbearing urge to nest wherever we are.

Whether we are personalizing our work space or designing our homes, it is instinctual for us to

want what we want and how we want it. Instinct aside it is important to remember that we are in a partnership and the love of our life has needs also, even if they say they don’t care what colour the curtains are.

I noticed that my honey always had a pile of his stuff next to his favorite chair. What I perceived as clutter he saw as necessary items that he used everyday; reading glasses, papers, mail and usually a diet coke used to sit on a TV tray beside his chair in his old house.

To compromise and to not have to buy a recliner with flip up arm storage and cup holders I found a whimsical crocodile patent leather end table with two drawers which fit perfectly beside his new chair. It is a fantastic little

WE CARE ABOUT YOUR AIR

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

Contact her at 403-343-7711 ext 227 or email her at klewis@carpetcolourcentre.com.

ear “The B ” ares That C

Did you know that the air in your home is 3-5 times more polluted than outside air?*

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table and he has all the room he needs for his necessities in a very stylish package.

It is a good idea to have a few conversations regarding each person’s expectations regarding the design of your conjoined space. Do the creepy old pictures of the great grandparents go in the bedroom where the eyes follow you everywhere or do they become part of a vignette in the dining room with other antique pieces from both families? You will find out quite a bit about each other as you create your new love nest as a couple!

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Summer brings changes to the financial world I hate to say it, but summer months are almost gone and I hope that you’ve had the opportunity to enjoy the fantastic weather that we’ve had. Between busy weekends and holidays with friends and family, there’s been a lot going on in the financial world that may have passed a lot of you by.

At the end of June (coinciding with the end of school and super busy times for most Canadian families), the department of finance passed new mortgage regulations that shook the mortgage world by surprise, lower amortizations, the end of cash back mortgages for down payments (no more ‘zero’ down payment mortgages), refinancing values have also dropped to 80% of the value of your home and dropping the loan to values on Home Equity Lines of Credits to 65% are the most prominent ones to note.

To top that off, the banking world in London is being shaken by more corruption by a few of its major banks, and somehow the U.S. institutions were able

Jean-Guy

TURCOTTE to hide themselves from this scandal. Interest rates are typically set by individual banks to meet their own fiscal quotas however what was happening over in London was that 16 members of the banking elite would meet weekly to discuss what their internal lending rates would be set at.

This meeting pejoratively set up programs to deliberately increase or decrease their rates as they saw fit and let the consumer end up holding the bag had it cost them money. These meetings essentially set up interest rates for their own personal gain and have intentionally held up interest rates when they may have fallen further than they actually did during their tenure.

Since the scandal broke

interest rates have broken through new territory. One to five-year fixed rates are between 2.39 - 3.09% respectively. In Ontario and B.C. there are a couple of small credit unions offering fiveyear rates at 2.94 or 2.99% and here in Alberta we are at 3.04 - 3.09% for five-year money, depending on speed of funding. I haven’t been able to find rates lower than this anywhere in our past.

The timing of these interest rates seems to coincide with the programs of the setting of the LIBOR rates, which is the programs set up by the band of 16 elite in London, which I haven’t heard anyone write or mention before but it sure does seemingly correlate to one another.

There have been numerous executives that have resigned, some major fines being paid but no arrests yet.

A lot of the publicity that these events would typically garner are being overshadowed by the Olympics and also of the aloofness of the holiday season by the masses.

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So if you’ve ever questioned yourself about why you should care what happens overseas or even if these events affect you, this is just one simple example of the global times we are living through. Another is if Greece, Spain and Italy were in okay financial shape then our world would look a lot differently,

but their financial catastrophes are affecting the likes of our interest rates half a world away.

As I’ve said a hundred times before, we in Alberta are currently shielded from some of the pain many other jurisdictions are feeling.

We definitely aren’t without risk in our economy but we’ve been fortunate

that millions of dinosaurs lived on this lush land millions of years ago.

Jean-Guy Turcotte is an Accredited Mortgage Professional with Dominion lending Centres-Regional mortgage Group and can be contacted for appointments at 403-343-1125 or emailed to jturcotte@regionalmortgage.ca.

STILL GOING – Construction continues in Vanier Woods as tradesmen build new homes in the neighbourhood.

Tanis Reid/Red Deer Express

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FINAL WEEKEND!

FULL KITCHENS

STEAM WASHER & STEAM DRYER Washer: • 6.0 cu.ft.

•10-year warranty on motor •ENERGY STAR® qualified

TO VIEW IN STORE

Dryer: •9.0 cu.ft.

•TrueSteam™ technology •SpotClean™ cycle

2999

$

HUGE BARBECUE SELECTION

ON SALE

STEAM WASHER & STEAM DRYER

Washer: • 4.3 cu.ft.

• Deep steam cycle • ENERGY STAR® qualified Dryer: • 7.3 cu.ft.

• Steam drying technology • Wrinkle prevent option

1599

$

REFRIGERATOR

CONVECTION RANGE

• 18 cu.ft.

• EZ Open Handle™ • ENERGY STAR® qualified

• Fan convection • Dual rapid boil element • AccuBake™ uniform baking

1299

$

$

WATER SOFTENER & DRINKING WATER SYSTEMS RANGE • 5.9 cu.ft..

• Built-in warming drawer • Steam quick cleaning

$

1399

899

DISHWASHER

• Remove Chlorine • Reduces contaminants • Improves taste • High efficiency water softener

• Eco wash and dry cycle • PowerScour • ENERGY STAR® qualified

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599

$

AFTER REBATE

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Plus basic Installation Included ($230 value)

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F A M I LY O W N E D A N D O P E R AT E D F O R 3 Y E A R S ! *On approved credit. Financing provided by CitiFinancial Services Ltd., interest accrues from the purchase date and will be waived if the entire purchase amount is paid in full by the due date, otherwise interest will be charged in accordance with your card holder agreement at 2.5% monthly.

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The 2012’s

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2012 Tacoma V6 4x4

$

Automatic Doublecab with SR5 Power Package

32,400

$

439 $248 lease

$8,000

2012 Tundra 4.6L V8 4x4 Doublecab with Upgrade Package

$

39,170

finance

factory rebate available!

$

465 $264 lease finance at 0%!!

2012 Tundra 5.7L V8 4x4

$

Crewmax with TRD Offroad Package

44,630

$

532 $299 lease finance at 0%!!

2012 Corolla CE

$

Auto with A/C and Power Package

18,900

2012 Matrix Automatic

$

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24,150

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2012 Camry LE

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“Vehicles not exactly as illustrated - please see dealer for details. Payments include factory to dealer freight, dealer preparation, block heater, carpet and all-season mats, one full tank of gas on delivery. Lease and finance offers through Toyota Financial Services or Dealer-sourced bank financing O.A.C. Lease payments do not include GST. Finance payments require gst equivalence as cash down payment. Not all products in stock at time of advertisement and may require dealer-sourcing. Other terms and payment options are available. Examples describe monthly lease or bi-weekly finance payments. Prices shown do not include factory to dealer freight, dealer preparation or block heater. Lease provides for 100,000 kms, additional kms available at prescribed rates, see dealer for details. (1) 2012 TACOMA MU4FNA BA Selling Price $34,342 plus tax 60 month 20,000 kms/year lease - $0 down. Buyout at lease end $14,099.70 Amount financed $34,442 at 4.9% Cost of borrowing $5,982.00 72 month finance - $1742 down. Amount financed $34,442 @ 3.9% Cost of borrowing $4,211.68 (2) 2012 TUNDRA UM5F1T BA Selling Price $39,170 plus gst 60 month 20,000 kms/year lease - $0 down. Buyout at lease end $14,609.45 Amount financed $41,263 at 0.9% Cost of borrowing $1,250.40 72 month finance - $2063.15 down. Amount financed $41,286 @ 0% Cost of borrowing $0 (3) 2012 TUNDRA DY5F1T BA Selling Price $44,888 plus gst 60 month 20,000 kms/year lease - $0 down. Buyout at lease end $16,180.20 Amount financed $46,723 at 0.9% Cost of borrowing $1,407.60 72 month finance - $2336.15 down. Amount financed $46,723 @ 0% Cost of borrowing $0 (4) 2012 COROLLA BU42EP CA Selling Price $20,759 plus gst 60 month 20,000 kms/year lease - $0 down. Buyout at lease end $7693.04 Amount financed $20,859.61 at 0.9% Cost of borrowing $639.60. 72 month finance - $0 down. Amount financed $20,859.61 @ 0% Cost of borrowing $0 (5) 2012 MATRIX LE4EEP AA Selling Price $24,354.61 plus gst 60 month 20,000 kms/year lease - $0 down. Buyout at lease end $9,025.27 Amount financed $26,019.61 at 0.9% Cost of borrowing $784.20 72 month finance - $1300.98 down. Amount financed $26,019.61 @ 0% Cost of borrowing $0 (6) 2012 BF1FLT BA Selling Price $26,324.61 plus gst 60 month 20,000 kms/year lease - $0 down. Buyout at lease end $11,105.93 Amount financed $28,089.61 at 3.9% Cost of borrowing $3835.20 72 month finance - $1404.48 down. Amount financed $28,089.61 @ 2.9% Cost of borrowing $2530.07

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