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Local author celebrates publishing of first novel Book launch marks Jennifer Quist’s personal milestone

ACCOMPLISHMENT - Local author Jennifer Quist reads from her first novel, Love Letters of the Angels of Death at the book’s recent launch.

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express

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local author is celebrating a milestone in her writing career.

Lacombe’s Jennifer Quist is the author of Love Letters of the Angels of Death, her first published novel.

Quist said that, while publishing is an important and exciting step in her career as an author, it is not the end of the journey. “Publishing is not the end of the road, it’s like the beginning,” said Quist. “Getting the publisher is like getting the hookup and then you have to turn around and make a career out of it.”

Things have changed a bit for Quist since being published.

She said she has worked from home as a writer while raising kids for the past 17 years. As such, Quist said that many people with jobs outside the home have viewed her career as little more than a pastime.

“When you are in that position, you are often thought of as a housewife with a cute hobby.”

Love Letters of the Angels of Death is a story inspired by true events that Quist

experienced firsthand. The novel begins with the protagonist couple discovering the decomposing remains of the husband’s mother in her mobile home.

About nine years ago, Quist had a similar experience when her husband’s father had not been seen in several days and was discovered in his apartment, having died several days before.

“It’s actually quite toned down in the novel, what it was really like,” said Quist.

“In fact, everything in the novel that was inspired from real life had to be toned down.”

Quist added some of the most obscure stories in the novel are the ones that are inspired by truth and are the ones that are the least believable for many readers.

Like many writers, Quist said she had long had a goal to write a novel.

However, as she got older, she discovered that she had few experiences to write about. After the experience with her father-in-law, Quist found the subject of her first novel.

While Quist said her novel is not about death per se, it does deal quite a bit with the often uncomfortable topic.

“I wouldn’t say I’m comfortable with death, but I have an affinity for it that I don’t see in a lot of other people,” said Quist. She added that she often speaks at funerals and has a running joke with a friend of hers that they will one day open a funeral home together.

Instead, Quist said the book is about overcoming the sadness of death.

Despite the intense sorrow and trauma that is associated with death, Quist said, people are still able to go on living happy lives and are able to overcome death when it happens in their lives while ignoring their own inevitable deaths.

“I didn’t write the book with a message,” said Quist. “But if it has one I think it would be that there are things that are inevitable, but that you can transcend enough to get by and have a happy life.”

Love Letters of the Angels of Death is Quist’s first published book, but she said she has been writing most of her life.

She said that as a child, some of her teachers commented on her talent as a writer but Quist decided not to study literature in her post-secondary education, opting instead for a degree in sociology.

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As many authors do, Quist said she had some trouble getting the book published.

She added that, for the most part, she experienced the same difficulties everyone else looking to get a book published does.

She added that the second-person viewpoint was a turn-off for many publishers, but she was determined to stick with it and eventually found a publisher for the project. “What sets published writers apart from unpublished writers is audacity,” said Quist. “To keep writing even though people don’t like it and to keep sending it out even though you know they are going to say no.”

Quist added she does not completely understand why people have problems reading in the second person when most of the stories we tell each other are in the second person, love songs on the radio are in second person and communication is in second person.

She added that, while writing in the second person is not recommended by many writers, the point of art is to make exceptions.

“Art is about breaking the rules.” news@lacombeexpress.com

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Wigmore hopes to continue serving as County reeve

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express After serving nine years on Lacombe County council, Reeve Ken Wigmore is showing no signs of stopping.

Wigmore said he has every intention of running again and continuing the work he so enjoys for the County.

Wigmore was first elected to County council in 2004.

He said that up until then, his interest in politics had been mostly limited to serving on the County sub-division appeal board but the challenge of it intrigued him.

“It was time for a change,” said Wigmore.

That came through being in a position where he could help local residents and continue meeting new challenges.

“I have always enjoyed learning new things.”

One might argue that being on council in general is a good fit for Wigmore in that case, as he says learning is a big part of the job.

“It’s a lot of learning,”

KEN WIGMORE said Wigmore. “It’s a huge learning curve. When you first get on council, it’s a straight up learning curve I call it. There are a lot of things going on and everyone else is already in that pattern and you have to catch up.”

In October of 2010, Wigmore accepted another new challenge by being elected reeve.

Reeves are elected differently than mayors, being nominated and elected by the council rather than the

general constituency, but Wigmore said he had expressed his interest in the role because he thought he would be a good person to act as the face of the County and promote the County amongst its partners in the area.

Wigmore added that his six years of previous experience as a councillor also made him feel qualified for the position.

What Wigmore enjoys most about his work with council, he said, is speak-

ing to the residents of the County and learning about what issues are going on.

“I enjoy talking to people,” said Wigmore. “I enjoy visiting with people and listening to what they have to say.”

Wigmore added that this helps him understand what people want and also helps him form policies that work towards what is best for everyone.

He also praised council for its commitment to listening to County residents and for refering to the public as many times as neces-

sary on any issue.

“We are all important,” said Wigmore. “We are all taxpayers, we want to see the best for our dollar, for our investment and I think we all like to be heard.”

Listening to the public makes up the bulk of council’s job, added Wigmore.

“That’s over 90 per cent of our job,” said Wigmore.

“We hold a public hearing, our job is to listen. Not to speak, just to listen.”

This promotes understanding between the County and its residents, said Wigmore, and it helps

to avoid conflict.

Working together with council and functioning as a unit is another thing Wigmore enjoys about council.

He said that nothing council has accomplished is a feat of his own, or any other individual member.

Rather councillors work together to accomplish their goals.

“I’m one of seven,” said Wigmore. “It’s very much a team sport. You can go in with your own personal mandates but that’s not a good plan.” news@lacombeexpress.com

Active Living Fair coming up

By Sandi Stewart Ask any not-for-profit organization and they’ll tell you that finding volunteers can sometimes be challenging.

However, the 2013 Active Living Fair, being held at the Lacombe Memorial Centre on Sept. 11, is planning to match volunteers up with the not-for-profit groups that need help.

This is an added feature to the popular public registration night for programs and activities.

“Anybody can come, no matter if you have kids you are signing up for an activity or are single, if you want to be part of a volunteer group or non-profit society, anything like that, just feel free to drop in and check out their volunteer openings there,” said Barb Walker, executive director of Lacombe Neighbourhood Place.

Anyone wishing to have fun, meet new people, make a difference, influence decisions, build new skills or enhance their resume can volunteer for anything that they are passionate about.

“We want to connect individuals who are looking to volunteer to the many volunteer groups and opportunities available in the community, and that they can find them easily,” said County of Lacombe

Lifelong Learning Association Executive Director Dani Ducross.

“So far we’ve had a lot of positive comments. People are saying that this is a great idea.”

Making use of the highly popular Active Living Fair will help not-for-profit organizations reach different members of the community, who otherwise might not be reached with tradition advertising.

“I think you can reach a variety of different demographics,” said Jan Pocock, volunteer coordinator for the Lacombe and District Family and Community Support Services - FCSS. “Maybe youth would be more likely to see volunteer opportunities on the night of the fair than they would in the newspaper or something like that.”

This is the first year that connecting volunteers has been a focus for the Active Living Fair. It is a welcome addition for the community, and is attracting groups, such as the Lacombe Fire Department, who are looking to recruit volunteers for all positions, organizers say.

The Lacombe Active Living Fair will be held at the Lacombe Memorial Centre on Sept. 11 from 4 to 7:30 p.m. For more information on the fair, call Dani Ducross at 403-782-7955.

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Blackfalds school plans are moving along quickly

BY AMELIA NAISMITH Black Press As design plans for Blackfalds’ new kindergarten to Grade 6 school are pushed by Alberta Education, the Wolf Creek Public Schools (WCPS) trustees are scrambling to update themselves and Blackfalds on the situation after a summer hiatus.

During the summer, superintendent Larry Jacobs and secretary-treasurer Joe Henderson were the only two WCPS staff involved with the project available to converse with architects and keep up-todate with the school’s progression.

Subsequently, Jacobs and Henderson are the only WCPS staff to have seen two of the three newschool templates available to Blackfalds.

The third hasn’t yet been viewed by anyone.

“The footprint (size and basic blueprint) is set but we can go in and modify walls and areas inside the building,” said Jacobs.

The school will have two wings, one for kindergarten to Grade 3 and the other for Grades 4 to 6, and with a central hub.

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capacity to expand to 10.

Although the building is destined as an elementary school, Jacobs says previous to grade specific modifications, the basic template can accommodate any grade configuration.

“The architect wants to design the building very quickly,” said Jacobs.

“That’s why Joe and I, were (between) a rock and a hard place over the summer.”

“Timelines are very short,” confirmed Henderson. Alberta Education wants finalized decisions from trustees within the following weeks.

The trustees are going to have to use student and municipal censuses to predict the number of students per grade who would attend the school in two years’ time, once it’s completed.

The portables have to be placed on the end of each wing and grade populations determine their location.

More kindergarten to Grade 3 students are expected and Jacobs feels four portables should be placed on that wing.

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When that surplus of students graduates to the next wing, the additional portables can be added to the school to accommodate their transfer.

Henderson says the school’s design should be finalized by November and the tendering process is to start in January.

“I’m bothered by what I’m hearing,” said trustee Bob Huff.

He wanted to know if timelines and deadlines could be pushed back for the sake of the school board and to get community input.

However, if they try to extend the timeline the school could be taken away.

“They’ll just move it along to some other school division,” said board chair Trudy Bratland.

“If we’re so much under pressure I think the board needs to be proactive and say, ‘Hey, this affects us’,” Huff added.

Under his influence, the board decided a media release should be crafted and sent to the Town of Blackfalds administration, citi-

zens and MLA Rod Fox. Because of the lack of communication between the ministry and the Town of Blackfalds, and appropriate timelines that would allow for the communication, Huff says WCPS needs to be the one to let Blackfalds know what’s happening.

“If not we’re going to get an egg on our face again.”

Due to lacking communication Bratland says “horror stories” came out of the construction process of a Penhold school.

“It’s frustrating when you’ve been told you have an opportunity for input then have two minutes to decide,” said Henderson.

The trustees’ discussion regarding the school wasn’t completely negative.

“The schools we’ve seen are new schools and they’re working very well. From a government standpoint, they’re working very well,” said Henderson.

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Mental wellness and suicide prevention walk coming up

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express Lacombians are not staying silent about a serious issue.

Lacombe’s second annual Walk for Wellness & Suicide Prevention is being held on Sept. 10.

One of the event’s organizers said that the walk is a chance for people to spread awareness about suicide and mental health issues within Lacombe and elsewhere.

“Our hope is to raise awareness, to remove the stigmas surrounding suicide and mental illness,” said Heather Jackson, cocoordinator for the Walk for Wellness & Suicide Prevention. She added that the event provides an opportunity for people to speak up and show support for anyone thinking about suicide or experiencing mental issues.

Suicide is an issue that is close to Jackson’s heart.

She lost her son, Wade, to suicide two years ago when Wade was only 15. About three month’s after Wade’s death, Jackson and her daughter participated in a

March for Suicide Awareness walk in Edmonton. It was that event that inspired Jackson to start something similar here in Lacombe.

After putting the word out that she wanted to start such an event, Jackson was put in touch with Alberta Health Services and Neighbourhood Place’s Barb Walker.

She has been working with them to put on this year’s event as well as the walk held last year.

Heather said that when her son died, he had recently been through a traumatic experience and his cognitive thinking wasn’t at all what it should have been.

She added this is something many people in similar circumstances face. They hide their pain from loved ones and their thoughts literally do not make sense.

“You don’t know what they are thinking.”

It is important for people to know that there are options when it comes to getting help for mental wellness, she said.

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Walk for Wellness & Suicide Prevention works to promote these options, said Heather. Not only that, but it also strives to let people know that there are options to get help when faced with mental health issues and no one needs to deal with them on their own.

She said that many who are going through such difficulties think that it is easier not to burden their families and friends with such issues, when in reality that is only hurting themselves. “(People need to know) that if you give it a day, if you give it time, you can get better,” she said.

She added that the walk is also a good way to show anyone facing mental health problems or considering suicide that there are people on their side.

To illustrate this point, participants in the walk wear bands that read ‘I am important.’

While it is only in its second year, it seems that the Walk for Wellness & Suicide Prevention seems to be accomplishing its goals and reaching people.

Approximately 350 people and Heather said that usage of Lacombe’s mental health care facilities has increased since the first event was held last year.

The Walk for Wellness &

Suicide Prevention begins at the Lacombe Memorial Centre on Sept. 10.

Heather said the event will begin with speakers at 4 p.m. with the walk

through downtown Lacombe beginning at 5 p.m.

After the walk, participants will return to the LMC for music and a barbeque. Those participating

in the walk are asked to wear white shirts and to bring photos of loved ones to add to the memorial board. news@lacombeexpress.com

REMEMBERING - Heather Jackson holds a photo of her son, Wade, who she lost to suicide two photo submitted years ago when he was 15.

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Ongoing battle against bullying As if we needed another reason to denounce bullying, a new study has found that bullies are more likely to be diagnosed with a serious illness than nonbullies. Interestingly however, those who have been both bullied and bullies are even more likely to suffer similar hardships as adults than those who have only bullied.

According to the study, adults who have been on both sides of the bullying equation as children are six times more likely to be diagnosed with a serious illness, have trouble holding down a steady job, or have difficulty interacting socially with others than those who have not been exposed to bullying at all (although how anyone goes throughout their entire childhood without being exposed to bullying is a complete mystery).

This presents an interesting paradox.

If children are bullied and do not retaliate, they

are pushovers and the targets of further bullying. If they do retaliate, they become bullies and face the same problems and consequences of them.

Can victims of bullying stand up to bullies without becoming bullies themselves? Of course they can.

In fact, it is the only way to stop the bullying problem.

But they can’t do it alone.

People like to think that bullying is a problem that affects a narrow range of people for only a short period of their lives.

They are wrong. Bullying is a problem that affects everyone and as such will only disappear when everyone stands together to combat it.

Everyone who is bullied is someone’s brother or sister or son or daughter.

That means bullying affects more than just the bullied and the bullies, albeit not directly.

This study is just one more piece of evidence to support the fact that the

affects of bullying are lifelong.

What will the effects be on those children of adults who were bullies or bullied?

Every day, the evidence is piling up that bullying is a growing problem that is a lot more dangerous than we thought.

And with the Internet, email, facebook and Twitter, sadly the bullies out there have a whole new range of ways to hurt others.

There’s been plenty of talk about the horrors of cyber bullying – with many tragedies as some youth are crushed under the on-

slaught of online assaults and take their own lives.

It’s easy for bullies to attack others behind the safety of a computer screen.

Ultimately, it is long past time that we started taking this problem more seriously and started thinking of some real effective solutions.

Fighting siblings grow out of it – eventually Last weekend I went home to Saskatchewan for the wedding of a long-time family friend.

My girlfriend and I stayed with Thomas, the older of my two younger brothers, who just bought a house with his girlfriend in December. The wedding was a great party, as weddings usually are, and I enjoyed visiting with my old friends.

What was most interesting about the weekend was the time spent with my family and in particular, the time I spent with my brothers.

I had a nice visit with my brothers and (as is becoming more usual each time I visit my family), I found it difficult to leave at the end of the weekend. This is interesting to me, as 10 years ago I would have done just about anything to get away from my family most weekends, especially from my brothers who I often found annoying and immature.

Now that we have all ‘grown up’ (Thomas is 21 and James just turned 19 on Monday) the relationship between my brothers and me has changed dramatically. When we were kids the three of us did the

BRIAN

VOSSEN same things all brothers do while growing up. By that I mean we fought. A lot.

All siblings – brothers in particular – fight with each other as they grow up and for the most part they all grow out of it.

However, I don’t think that knowledge gives much comfort to parents with children who are constantly at their siblings’ throats.

For example, even if they didn’t really think it would happen, I know my parents were terrified my brothers and I would grow up to become adult siblings who never spoke to each other unless family gatherings demanded it.

Fortunately, that hasn’t happened thanks to a little thing called maturity. Maturity is a trait that develops with age and exists solely to prevent brothers from tearing each other apart.

In all seriousness, events like this past weekend and other family gatherings have demonstrated to me that while my brothers and I may not have completely outgrown occasional name-calling, we have reached a level of maturity that even our parents would be proud of. The first such event happened about two and a half years ago when Thomas was still going to school in Lethbridge.

Thomas invited James and I to spend a weekend at his place and do some hiking in Waterton Park.

I didn’t realize it until afterwards but it was the first time all three of us had been together for any real length of time without Mom and Dad. It was also the first time any of us had been together without Mom and Dad since we ‘grew up.’

What I found interesting about the weekend was not that we still fought and argued (sadly, that much is still to be expected) but that it never got out of hand.

It was like the way we argued had changed and gotten more mature along with our relationships.

Perhaps the most clear illustration

of this was when we went on the Bear Hump Hike in Waterton.

I’m sure my brothers would agree that as children, there was no way the three of us would have made it to the top of a mountain and back without a fatality or at the very least, an injury to one of us. To clarify, I don’t mean hiking is dangerous. I mean we would have killed each other.

Thanks to maturity, that didn’t happen. Even though Thomas shoved James down the mountain and tripped me (I did a swan dive into a snow bank) not a single fight broke out on that mountainside.

Instead, we laughed about it.

The same thing happened again this weekend. No argument got to the point where a punch was thrown and while we may have aggravated each other, it never stopped us from having fun.

So don’t worry if your kids act like they hate each other now, chances are they will enjoy a longlasting and positive relationship as adults. In the meantime, keep them away from any mountains. news@lacombeexpress.com

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The Lacombe Legion has bingo on Mondays at 7 p.m. in the upstairs hall. Coffee time runs Wednesdays from 9:30-11 a.m. ($2 for coffee, tea and cookies).

On Fridays, there are four meat draws and tickets are $2/set of three tickets. Draw starts at 6:30 p.m. On Saturdays, there are four meat draws which start at 4:30 p.m. Chase the ace starts after meat draws.

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The schedule for September-October is Sunday 7-8 p.m.; Tuesday-Thursday 9-10 p.m. hot yoga at Dancer’s Edge in Lacombe; Wedesday - 9-10 p.m. hot yoga at Dancer’s Edge in Blackfalds and finally Monday-Wednesday from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. with GetFit Fitness in the Canadian University College Gym. New to Lacombe? Contact the Lacombe Welcome Wagon at 403-348-9567 for free maps, information about the City and area, as well as free gifts from local businesses. New baby in the family? Contact Lacombe Welcome Wagon at 403-3489567 for free information, baby product samples as well as free gifts from local businesses.

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Lacombe Writers Group meet every two weeks, on Mondays.

Gentle and encouraging group with writers of all different genres. Call 403-885-4251 for more information.

Lacombe Farmers Market runs every Friday morning from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Michener Park across from the golf course on Hwy. 12.

Every Friday morning there will be vegetables, fruit, homemade baking and bread, crafts, jewelery, birdhouses, bedding plants,

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Coffee Time at the Lacombe Legion runs every Wednesday morning. Come join us for coffee. $2.

Gatherings run from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Lacombe Legion.

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

6-8 at Blackfalds All Star Park.

This event is hosted by Blackfalds United Church. Scheduled performances start on Friday night at 5 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

the Hidden Meanings of Tolkien’s fiction - many people consider The Lord of the Rings to be the greatest work of fiction in the 20th century. But beyond a great adventure story, the work explores themes of power, ethics, faith and the good life. A series exploring these themes of J.R.R. Tolkien’s fiction will be held at St. Andrew’s United Church at 7 p.m. on Sunday evenings starting on Sept. 22. Everyone interested in the intersection of theology and popular culture is welcome to participate. For more information or to register, contact Rev. Ross Smillie at 403-782-3148.

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Band of Brothers - Band of Brothers challenges men to an adventure: reclaiming their hearts to God. It is a chance for men to be real about life and faith in a confidential and informal setting.

They meet Monday evenings at the Youth Unlimited building located in downtown Lacombe.

Love to sing? Hearts of Harmony, a chapter of Sweet Adelines International, is an a cappella chorus for Central Alberta women of all ages who love to sing and harmonize. Rehearsals are Monday nights from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Davenport Church of Christ in Red Deer (68 Donlevy Ave.) Join us any Monday night, you will be welcomed. Experience the joyful sound of four-part harmony with a group of wonderful women. For more information, call Nancy at 403-357-8240, or our director, Sheryl @403-7424218 or check out our web site

Gospel, Ben Kellert, Freedom Seekers, The Lamontagnes, The Tapleys, Re Newed, R&J, Three and Company, Potters Clay, New Song Band, CJ Berube, Generations, Ron Fengstad, Gospel 792, Casual Country, Davina & Friends, Stewart Family Band, Gospel Trubadors, Victoria Street . $30 for a weekend pass. Day passes are also available. For more information contact John 885-4857, Moe 357-6678 or Jim 391-1397 or on-line at www.

Blackfaldsunitedchurch.com or www.gospelinthepark.net.

Walk for Wellness & Suicide Prevention on Sept. 10 - we walk to encourage conversations about suicide, to provide information and hope, and to foster prevention through wellness. The event includes a short program, the walk around downtown Lacombe, a BBQ, and information tables.

It starts at 4 p.m. from the Lacombe Memorial Centre.

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Three world-acclaimed - HBO and Comedy Central - standup comedians are set to take the stage at the Red Deer & District SPCA Raise the Woof event Sept. 14 at the Red Deer Curling Centre. There will be a cash bar, buffet dinner and great prizes! Tickets available at the Black Knight Inn Ticket Centre. For more information, go to www.reddeerspca.com.

Fred Penner Concert - renowned children’s entertainer will be performing Sept. 26, 6:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United Church in Lacombe. Tickets are $16 and available at the church office (403-782-3148) or the Flatiron Museum at 5005 - 50 St. Lacombe (403-755-6935).

Sponsored by St. Andrew’s United Church. Profits from this concert will go to Caring for Children fund in Lacombe.

Annual turkey supper at Blackfalds United Church will be held on Sept. 30. Two sittings – 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. and advance tickets are required. Prices are $15 adults, $7 for kids and under five are free. Please contact Holly at 391-2310 for more information or tickets.

Also check out our web site at Blackfaldsunitedchurch.com.

Lacombe Art Guild - the guild meets regularly on the second and third Tuesday of each month. A variety of workshops are provided for developing artists. Membership is $15 per year.

Contact Betty Peers at 403782-9968 or blog lacombeartclubwordpress.com. Meetings runs in LMC Credit Union Room at 5214 50 Ave. in Lacombe.

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

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Summer weather mostly on track: experts

BY KIRSTEN PALARDY Lacombe Express This summer has just about passed us by and the weather has done so in a flurry of storms, hot days and cool days.

Bill McMurtry, a meteorologist with Environment

Canada, said this summer actually has been a good one, though many people say it’s been the worst.

After the June flooding in southern Alberta, many people have been on the rebound trying to get their homes re-established or even completely rebuilt.

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But here in Central Alberta, McMurtry said we’ve seen some strange, less extreme, weather.

“When we look at this area as far as temperature and precipitation is considered, both June and July were almost bang on for normal temperatures and precipitation,” said McMurtry.

He said where Central Alberta has strayed from normal conditions is the month of August. “August was considerably warmer and more dry. Looking back we saw just about two degrees warmer for the month, which is a considerable departure from the normal.”

Precipitation was also a lot less in the month of August, said McMurtry.

Typically Central Alberta would see about 70mm of rain in August and yet this year has only yielded just over 10mm.

“We’ve had quite a warm stretch and probably will have through to September.”

McMurtry then mentioned storms and the classifications for severe weather. In order to be deemed severe weather, a storm must produce nickel-sized hail, winds of 90km or greater, rain over 50mm in an hour or a tornado that touches the ground.

“From May to September the average is 82 severe events. But so far this year, to the end of July where we have statistics, we’ve had 116.”

He said that while Au-

gust wasn’t overly active it did add to that number, but those numbers weren’t available at press time.

“When we look at each weather element we’re above normal in each one.

What we are below normal on is the tornado count. We typically see between 10 to 12 and this year saw four in this region.”

McMurtry said what’s interesting is when we look to last year which was very active. The year 2013, though its numbers seem high, doesn’t have nearly the amount of severe weather events that 2012 did.

He said there is no real pattern to how the numbers compare from year to year and that some years are significantly lower all across the board, and oth-

ers hit right on average.

“The other difference is the improvement in communications, it’s much easier for people to report severe weather.”

McMurtry added that Environment Canada may just be getting more reports and some may be due to the fact that it is so much easier to send in a quick photo or email. “There definitely would have been past situations where we wouldn’t have received reports but now it’s just so easy with all the technology, so that changes the numbers too.”

To sum this summer up, McMurtry said for those who like it warm and sunny we had a slow start but should be finishing up with a bang. kpalardy@reddeerexpress.com

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Police remind public of ‘back to school’ rules Pedestrian safety emphasized as well

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express With back-to-school traffic safety the focus for September, local police are asking for the public’s assistance.

With school starting up again, the Blackfalds RCMP and Lacombe City Police are reminding motorists to observe rules about driving in school zones and around school buses.

School zones speed limits are effective during school hours.

Regardless of whether the zone in question is in a rural or urban area, these limits are 30km/h.

It is worth noting that regular speed limits apply in school zones outside of school hours, such as evenings and weekends.

However, it is also important for motorists to familiarize themselves with the difference between a school zone and a playground zone.

Playground zones also have a speed limit of 30km/h but have hours in effect from 8:30 a.m. until one hour after sunset.

When a school bus is stopped with red lights flashing, often accompanied with a swing out arm and stop sign, and the roadway is undivided motorists, vehicles approaching from both directions must stop and wait until the bus has switched off its lights.

The fine for passing a school bus under such conditions is $402 in Alberta.

School buses are also equipped with white strobe lights to be seen in low visibility, such as foggy conditions and amber flashing lights that indicate the bus is slowing down.

These lights do not have the same function or meaning as flashing red stop lights, but motorists should always be familiar

with them all the same.

Children returning to school are also being reminded of a few safety tips for back to school time.

For those children who enjoy riding their bikes, scooters or skateboards to and from school, remember to wear a helmet.

Also, children should remember to obey traffic laws as these modes of transportation count as vehicles and need to be dismounted before being walked across any intersections.

On that note, Lacombe City Police are also reminding both motorists and students that the intersection of Woodland Dr. and C & E Trail now has traffic lights and is no longer uncontrolled.

As such, pedestrians are reminded that they can no longer cross at will and have to wait for the proper signal light.

For the safe crossing of uncontrolled intersections, the RCMP recommend using the POINT, PAUSE and PROCEED method.

First, look both ways to make sure it is safe to cross, extend your arm to point in the direction you wish to cross and proceed across the intersection once you are sure it is safe to cross.

It is very important for both students and motorists to know and obey school traffic safety rules.

On average, approximately 288 children 15 and under are killed or inured as pedestrians or cyclists.

Approximately 80% of casualty collisions and over 90% of property damage collisions involving a school bus occurred in urban areas.

About 40% of the drivers involved in collisions with school buses committed a driver error, one of the most frequent errors being failing to stop for a stop sign. news@lacombeexpress.com

Correction There was an error in a story that ran last week in the Lacombe Express entitled ‘Councils approve Regional Transit proposal’. It was stated that there would be an estimated cost of $70,000 for 10 transit stops in Lacombe. It should have read $7,000 for 10 planned stops. We apologize for the error.

Steak Fry & Dance

SATURDAY September 21, 2013 Lacombe Legion 5138 49th St.

Tickets: $25.00 each or $45.00 for 2 tickets

Come and enjoy a delicious steak dinner and ggreat music.

Tickets must be purchased by September 19th

Triple A Sirloin steak, baked potato, Caesar salad, garlic bread

Door open at 6 pm Dinner times are @ 6:30, 7:00, 7:30 Music start at 8:00 pm Music is by On the Mark Productions recent and oldies request

For more information call 403-782-6441

Nuts & Bolts on the future of real estate By: Gair Maxwell – Author of “Nuts, Bolts & a Few Loose Screws”

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’m lucky enough to have one of the best gigs out there. Over 100 times a year, I Ày across North America, speaking to top CEO groups and at conferences like the Apple Specialist Marketing Group about the tribal reasons why some brands are more inspiring, powerful and pro¿table than others.

In other words, breaking down the genetic code shared by brands as diverse as Starbucks, Ferrari, Jack Daniels, Lululemon, the Marine Corps, TED Talks, Apple, and about 70 other “brands of distinction” that generate deep emotional attachment to their product, service or offering.

One of the emerging “brands of distinction” I’m most fond of within the real estate category is PropertyGuys.com. They are pro¿led in my book, “NUTS, BOLTS AND A FEW LOOSE SCREWS” and get to share some of their stories on the speaking and conference circuit.

I’ve personally used their program to sell my last two properties back East so it is easy to share with you why I think that they are about to become the “Apple” of the real estate category. There is growing market interest in expanding their Western Canadian presence, the timing could not be better for them to pull it off. I’m not their only fan since 57,000 other Canadians have already used them.

Since humble beginnings (starting with less than $100 while company founders were still in college), PropertyGuys.com has crafted a fresh, national challenger brand focused on savvy sellers looking to avoid high fees charged by traditional agents.

From the beginning, PropertyGuys.com built their business model around the customer they serve as opposed to forcing that customer into a rigid process involving brokers and agents. Similar to how Apple recon¿gured the music business by eliminating archaic distribution channels that made record companies and their artists rich, PropertyGuys.com has been quietly doing the same thing in real estate, making the customer (buyers and sellers) the hub as opposed to just another spoke in the wheel.

Their success should come as no surprise given their concept will typically cost up to 10 times less than it would to use a traditional agent. On a property sale those savings add up to 10’s of thousands of dollars.

The PropertyGuys.com system includes expert marketers, innovative real estate brokers, certi¿ed appraisers, experienced real estate lawyers, seasoned mortgage professionals and a unique answering and appointment-booking service.

Their strategy of eliminating the listing agent from the mix (while keeping the face-2-face personal touch) delivers a more transparent, rewarding and less fearful experience as buyers and sellers can relate to the bene¿ts of this “Spend Less, Get More” approach.

In my personal experience, I enjoyed being completely free to offer as little or as much commission as I wanted to – how cool is that? In other words, I had complete control over my bottom line at all times and was able to leverage multiple platforms and people instead of being at the mercy of a single agent; locked into a 3, 6 or even a 12 month listing contract.

Show me the money!

When I took a closer look at the total commission an agent charges I found them to be ridiculously expensive. But, in true Jerry Maguire fashion, I began questioning where the money actually goes...and who actually bene¿ts.

I think that if those fees (and what is performed for those fees) were more transparent – fewer people would be inclined to list with an agent.

Like the dinosaurs of the 20th century music industry (which relied on distribution of vinyl & CD’s through retailers), the agent model as we know it will become obsolete for many sellers who just can’t afford to pay their exorbitantly high fees anymore.

One thing is certain in this age of speed & chaos. Like many other hugely successful “customer focused” brands, PropertyGuys. com will keep challenging the status quo (like Steve Jobs did with iTunes) to make things better for people like you and me.

Over the past 4 years, our local Red Deer franchise has helped hundreds of local home owners sell their property privately which has resulted in saving them Millions of dollars in commissions.

The PropertyGuys.com Flat Fee program is always evolving and is now better than ever before.

For more information on how to Spend Less and Get More, please contact the local PropertyGuys.com office at (403)588-8245 or email us at elysons@propertyguys.com.

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CLASSIFIEDS To place an ad, call Toll Free: 1.877.223.3311 or email: classifieds@lacombeexpress.com

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ADAM & EVE UNISEX REQ’S P/T / F/T HAIR CUTTING PERSONNEL. Above average earnings.

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FIFIELD We would like to thank our daughters and the ladies who assisted them in putting on a beautiful celebration party for our 50th Wedding Anniversary.Thanks to all the people who came to make the party perfect and for cards, gifts, donations, flowers, cakes, and food.

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Shotokan Karate Club We are a non-profit organization and have been teaching Traditional Shotokan Karate in Red Deer for over 20 yrs. We are now taking registration for beginner and advance classes for ages 3 and older. Class times run Mon. Sat. Call 403-347-0646 website: www.reddeerkarate.com

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DARK orange M, cat lost in Johnstone, between Jewel and Jude, very scared, 403-896-8011 782-2765 LOST BICHON SHITZU! Could have been picked up from along hwy 2, NE of Linn Valley. Went missing the morning of the 22nd.

Kira is black and white, 15 lbs, has a tattoo in her ear, very friendly & med. length hair. If anyone sees her or has her please please call 403-357-9748 or 403-391-3221.

She has a medical condition that needs attention and we’re offering a huge reward.

LOST in Davenport/DeerPark on Sept. 28 mostly white Calico F. declawed cat, never outside, answers to Missy 403-347-0601

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18 SPEED MOUNTAIN BIKE FOUND in Deer Park, Aug 26, near Holy Family School.

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403-314-0421 FOUND: Dental Appliance - partial plate - left on hood of my car at the City parking lot, across from Millennium Centre on 49th Street on August 14th.

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Compensation based on experience. Fax resume w/all tickets and current drivers abstract to: 403-346-3112 or email to: roger@fluidexperts.com Maintenance Pigging Technician FT in Stettler. Launch, receive & track pipeline pigs. Maintain & inspect work sites. Mechanical aptitude, problem solving, organization & good attitude required. H2S, First Aid & CPR, WHMIS, TDG & clean driver abstract required. Contact In-Line Pigging Solutions at careers@inlinepigging. com.

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Willing to train if candidate • Travel to and from health benefits & steady Wage range $25. - $35/hr has related basic skills or locations across Western work rain or shine. Contact depending on exp. experience. Wages would Canada Monika 780-980-1331 or Preference will be given be commensurate with email resume: monika@ to those with previous experience/skills. Our REQUIREMENTS: wranglerrentals.com. equipment rental service, Company has an lifts and off road enthusiastic, fast paced • Valid 1st Aid, H2S, construction equipment working environment with Driver’s License required! experience. Fax resume advancement for motivated • Must be willing to Professionals to 403-227-5701 or email: individuals, and an submit pre access fit bouvier9@telus.net excellent benefit package. for duty test, as well as LASER DERM Clinic, a Email thowarth@ drug and alcohol medical spa has openings petrofield.com/Fax • Travel & be away from now for an experienced 403-742-5544.

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4th Year Apprentice varied hours. Send or Journeyman HET resumes to: office@ Classifieds ALL SEASON Decking is to diagnose/repair centrallinelocating.com Your place to SELL looking for vinyl and railing Hydrovac Trucks, forklifts, Fax 403-747-3535 Your place to BUY installers. Must have own and shop vehicles, as well Office: 403-747-3017 truck. We are also looking as test newly built trucks.

WATER WELL DRILLING for general labourers.

Candidate to possess COMPANY IN BENTLEY Please email resume to good organizational skills, REQ’S EXPERIENCED allseasondecking@ troubleshooting abilities, hotmail.com WATER WELL and be able to communicate effectively with DRILLERS HELPER ARROW ARC WELDING customers. Our Company with class 3, air. All safety is looking for has an enthusiastic, fast PRODUCTION TESTING tickets required.

WELDING APPRENTICE paced working environSUPERVISORS Meal and Accommodation LOCATED BY Gull Lake. ment with an excellent & OPERATORS provided when out of town.

Phone Brian 403-318-6760 benefit package. Wage Day & Night Fax resume with drivers Wanted experienced would be commensurate Must have tickets. abstract: 403-748-3015 with experience/skills.

Top paid wages. industrial sandblaster Celebrate your life Please forward resume to Based out of Devon, AB. for full time employment. with a Classified hr@petrofield.com or Fax Email resume to: Please fax resume to ANNOUNCEMENT 403-742-5544. kathy@dragonsbreathpt.ca 403-346-0626

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Truckers/ Drivers

860

Class 1 Driver Winch or picker experience an asset but not necessary.

Scheduled days off Benefits after 90 days Regular hrs, 12/mo. yr.

Start immediately To apply please send your resume to: gerry@oilbossrentals.com or fax to 1-866-914-7507

Misc.

Help

880

DISPATCHER req’d.

Knowledge of Red Deer and area is essential.

Verbal and written communication skills are req’d. Send resume by fax to 403-346-0295 Looking for a new pet?

Check out Classifieds to find the purrfect pet.

Eagle Builders, LP. based out of Blackfalds, Ab. requires a hard working,

motivated individual

880

Misc.

Help

Misc.

Services

1290

5* JUNK REMOVAL Property clean up 340-8666

Please call Debbie

to fill full-time position at at 403-314-4307 DRIVERS for furniture our company. Must be moving company, class 5 physically fit as this Permanent PT required (5 tons), local & labourer position requires merchandiser required. long distance. Competitive constant heavy lifting and 15+ hours per week Tues wages. Apply in person. involves fast paced, on the and Wed daytime. Must be 6630 71 St. Bay 7 job training. Must also be able to lift repetitively, have Red Deer. 403-347-8841 able to travel. All meals email, internet and reliable and hotel expenses are transportation. Please F/T TRUCK drivers req’d. paid when out of town. send your resume to Minimum Class 5 with air Applicant must have employment@metronews. and clean abstract. Exp. reliable transportation to org. preferred. In person to Key and from work and a valid Towing 4083-78 St. Cres. class 5 driver’s license.

Red Deer.

Precast Concrete Plant in Construction experience Blackfalds, AB, is looking an asset. Full benefits for new team members to provided. Starting wages Misc. join an enthusiastic and based on experience. Fax Help resumes to 403 885 5516 rapidly expanding company. attn: Eric or e-mail at General labourers installation@ are needed to do framing, ACADEMIC Express eaglebuilders.ca.

We thank cleaning, reinforcing, ADULT EDUCATION all applicants for their pouring and other precast AND TRAINING applications, but only related jobs. All applicants those selected for an must be flexible for hours FALL START interview will be contacted. and dedicated due to a demanding production • Women in Trades FULL TIME schedule. Benefits are • Math and Science in FURNACE CLEANING paid and lots of overtime. the Trades REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY! Own transportation to work is needed. Please fax Prefer someone from Gov’t of Alberta Funding resume to 403 885 5516 Sylvan Lake/Blackfalds area. may be available. or email to k.kooiker@ Training provided. eaglebuilders.ca. We 403-340-2335.

403-340-1930 thank all applicants for Send resume www.academicexpress.ca their applications, but only Fax: 403-885-0383 those selected for an interTp_fc@yahoo.ca view will be contacted.

Ironman Scrap Metal Recovery picking up scrap again! Farm machinery, vehicles & industrial. Serving central AB. 403-318-4346

Tired of Standing?

Find something to sit on in Classifieds

Moving & Storage

1300

BOXES? MOVING? SUPPLIES? 403-986-1315

Painters/ Decorators

1310

JG PAINTING, 25 yrs. exp.

Free Est. 403-872-8888

880

HERITAGE LANES BOWLING APPLIANCE DELIVERY DRIVER & DRIVER ASSISTANT Family owned and operated, Trail Appliances continues to grow and due to this, we are looking to expand our delivery department.

Trail Appliances has always offered excellence in sales, delivery, customer service, and after-sales support.

The Company is currently looking to fill the following positions at our Red Deer warehouse location.† Appliance Delivery Driver Driver Assistant The ideal candidates will: Be able to maneuver merchandise in excess of 100lbs • Possess exceptional customer service skills • Enjoy working within a diverse team • Hold a valid driver’s license (drivers only) •

Trail offers excellent training, flex days and a competitive compensation and benefit package.

Start your career with a well-known and respected company, become a member of the successful Trail team by applying in person to: Apply in person at #6 4622 61 St. Riverside Industrial District or fax to 403-347-3314 Security checks will be conducted on successful candidates.

BLACKFALDS LIBRARY

P/T Library Clerk must be able to work Sat. Call 403-885-2343 for info.

BURNT LAKE LIVESTOCK is currently seeking P/T staff for yard positions.

Cattle exp. is an asset but not req’d. Must be hard working and avail. Thursdays. Call 347-6100, fax

Red Deer’s most modern 5 pin bowling center req’s Bartenders/servers for eves and wknds. Please send resume to: htglanes@ telus.net or apply in person Integra Tire Innisfail requires full time Tire Tech. Lube Bay exper an asset. Competitive wages/ benefits. Email innisfail@ integratire.com or drop at 5020 40th Ave.

Looking for reliable newspaper carrier for 1 day per week delivery of the Central Alberta Life in the town of INNISFAIL Packages come ready for delivery.

No collecting.

Contact Quitcy at 403-314-4316

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED For afternoon delivery once per week In the towns of: Blackfalds Lacombe Ponoka Stettler Call Rick for more info 403-314-4303

THE BURNT LAKE GENERAL STORE is looking for F/T Customer Service person for shift work. Please apply in person, Hwy. 11 West.

No phone calls please.

Contractors

1100

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

CONCRETE???

We’ll do it all...

Call E.J. Construction Jim 403-358-8197 or Ron 403-318-3804 RICK’S 30 yrs., ref’s: taping paint, texture 403-864-6540 RMD RENOVATIONS Bsmt’s, flooring, decks, etc.

Call Roger 403-348-1060

Eavestroughing

1130

CLEANING SERVICES Specializing in eaves trough cleaning, window cleaning & gentle washing of vinyl siding.

Pricing packages available.

Free quotes, senior discounts.

403-506-4822

Buy & Sell #1500 - #1990 Aircraft ..............................1510 Antiques & Art ..................1520 Auctions ............................1530 Bicycles ............................1540 Building Supplies ..............1550 Business Machines ..........1560 Cameras & Accessories ..1570 Children’s Items ................1580 Clothing ............................1590 Computers ........................1600 Concert & Event Tickets ..1610 Equipment - Misc. ............1620 Equipment - Heavy ..........1630 Tools ................................1640 Farmers’ Market & Food Basket......................1650 Firewood ..........................1660 Lumber ............................1670 Garden Supplies ..............1680 Lawn Tractors ..................1690 Health, Dietary, Beauty ....1700 Household Appliances......1710 Household Furnishings ....1720 TV’s, Stereos, VCR’s ........1730 Hot Tubs & Accessories ..1740 Jewellery ..........................1750 Kid’s Deals........................1755 Misc. For Sale ..................1760 Musical Instruments..........1770 Music Lessons..................1780 Piano & Organs ................1790 Office Supplies ................1800 Pets & Supplies ................1810 Pet Services ....................1820 Cats ..................................1830 Dogs ................................1840 Sports Cards ....................1850 Sporting Goods ................1860 Collectors’ Items ..............1870 Swap, Barter & Trade ......1880 Travel Packages ..............1900 Wedding Supplies ............1910 Recycled Products............1920 Wanted to Buy ..................1930 Items to Give Away ..........1940

Clothing

1590

20 HOODIES, $2. each; Billabong Plaid winter coat, $10. 403-746-5123

Farmers' Market

1650

1200

GREYSTONE Handyman Services. Reasonable rates. Ron, 403-396-6089

Massage Therapy

1280

Executive Touch Massage (newly reno’d) (FOR MEN)STUDIO 5003A-50 st. Downtown 9 am - 6 pm. Mon. - Fri. 403-348-5650

Grain, Feed Hay

AFFORDABLE

Homestead Firewood

Agricultural #2000 - #2290

FIREWOOD. Pine, Spruce, Farm Equipment ..............2010 Haying Equipment ............2020 Poplar. Can deliver 1-4 cords. 403-844-0227 Tractors ............................2030 Now Offering Hotter, Cleaner BC Birch. All Types. P.U. / del. Lyle 403-783-2275

Lawn Tractors

1690

COMPLETE ACREAGE EQUIPMENT PKG. Case Tractor w/loader & blade, riding mowers, quad trailer, push mowers, gas trimmers, gardening equip., tools, everything you need to use on an acreage. Prefer to sell complete pkg.

403-783-2579 for info.

Household Appliances

VELOX EAVESTROUGH CERTIFIED organic lamb, Cleaning & Repairs.

Reasonable rates. 340-9368 cut and wrapped, ready for freezer, 403-304-0149

Handyman Services

1660

Spruce, Pine, Spilt, Dry. 7 days/wk. 403-304-6472

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED To deliver the SYLVAN LAKE NEWS & CENTRAL AB LIFE 1 day a week.

Firewood

1710

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

Farm Equipment

2010

MH751 PULL TYPE COMBINE, always shedded, in good order $1000 403-784-3507

INGLIS washer & dryer, STEEL GRAIN BINS taupe, $50 403-343-9134 ON WOOD FLOORS leave message. $1000-$5000. 403-887-5646

Misc. for Sale

1760

DIRT Devil spot scrubber, $30; Bissell carpet shampooer, $60.; Winter tires, 215-60-R16 on aluminum Pontiac rims, $100, set.; Point Zero book bag, new, $10. 403-746-5123 Classifieds...costs so little Saves you so much!

Pets & Supplies

1810

FISH Tank, 55 gal., all accessories included. $75. obo 403-505-7016

Cats

1830

3 -5 MONTH OLD MALE KITTENS good for farm or house cats. Completely litter trained, socialized & taught to hunt by their mom.

Need to find good homes as soon as possible.

1 Leopard spotted orange, 1 tiger strip orange, 1 orange. Free to loving home. 403-782-3130 4 SUPER CUTE KITTENS Ready to go. Cute & fluffy.

Great for indoors or outdoors. FREE to good home. 403-343-0730 SIAMESE (1), (1) Balinese (3) BURMAN kittens. $40/ea.

403-887-3649

Sporting Goods

1860

NIXON HONEY BASKETBALL hoop, Little FARM Tykes, $10; BMX bike with Limited time offer! pegs, $40. 403-746-5123 HONEY TANK WILL SOON BE EMPTY

1910

Wedding FRESH LIQUID HONEY $2.75/LB. Supplies Bring your own containers.

403-227-2719 or 227-0092 JUNIOR Bridesmaid dress, INNISFAIL To book white & silver, size 10-12. your appointment. $100 obo. 403-505-7016 Tours also avail.

Look for us at Red Deer WEDDING Gown, corset Farmers Market Wed & Sat back, size 16-22. & Innisfail Market Thurs! $175. obo. 403-505-7016 Also look in local grocer.

2190

Houses For Sale

4020

HAY, no rain. Orchard Grass Alfalfa Brome. $60./bale, firm.

403-302-7477, 343-2058

Seed Grain

2200

CERTIFIED NORSTAR WINTER WHEAT Lyster Farms Ltd. 403-742-4456, Stettler AB

Houses/ Duplexes

2 bdrms, 2 baths, stainless steel appliances, open concept floor plan.

Call Chris 403.392.7118

3020

RIMBEY, 4 bdrm. 1/2 duplex 2 bath, big living rm., lrg. kitchen, lots of storage, family rm., cold rm., deck, big yard, close to schools & shopping. Avail. Oct. 1st or earlier. $1000 rent/d.d. + utils. 403-843-3684

Warehouse Space

Modern New Laebon Home

3140

WOW. Brand New Home in Timberstone with many stunning features.

Open concept, tray ceilings, 3 bdrm, 2 baths $426,100.

Call Chris 403-392-7118

1 LIGHT industrial bay 1143 sq. ft., one 10 x 12 Manufactured overhead door, one man Homes door, concrete floor/walls, located Northland Busi- 1997 MODULINE INDUSTRIES ness Center. $1450/mo.

16x80. $49,500. Call for Call Cathy 403-318-2992 photo’s. 403-358-8933

4090

TO RENT HAWKUS Quik pick custom bale hauling, custom haul, 16 bale mover 403-588-1146

Tractors

2030

2290 CASE TRACTOR Good running order.

5300 hours. $10,000 obo.

Or trade for cattle 403-556-2954 DC4 Case Tractor (‘49/50) PTD, hydraulic, shedded, runs. One tractor for parts.

403-783-2579 for info.

Farm Custom Work

2080

CUSTOM CORRAL CLEANING Buit custom services 3 trucks, Bunning vertical beaters. JD 544 loader 403-588-1146 CUSTOM HEAVY DISCING Hay & Pasture Land Subsoiling & Scraper Work Equipment Rentals Call Field 403-506-0592 MANURE SPREADERS FOR RENT, 3 Bunning manure spreaders, 3 different sizes, vertical beaters, custom corral cleaning with bunning spreaders on truck, Phone 403-588-4787 Contact Lawrence Buit 403-588-1146

Real Estate #4000 - #4190

Realtors & Services..........4010 Houses for Sale................4020 Houses Wanted ................4030 Condos/Townhouses ........4040 Acreages ..........................4050 Acreages Wanted ............4060 Farms/Land ......................4070 Farms/Land Wanted ........4080 Manufactured/ Mobile Homes ..................4090 Income Property ..............4100 Commercial Property ......4110 Industrial Property ............4120 Cottages/Resort Property ..4130 Businesses for Sale..........4140 Buildings for Sale ............4150 Lots for Sale ....................4160 Out of Town Property ......4170 Investment Opportunities ..4180 Mortgages Bought/Sold....4190

Houses For Sale

4020

BIG VALLEY Handyman special, 900 + sq. ft. 3 bdrm, needs work, large treed lot, must sell $27,900 OWNER 780-475-2897

Horses

2130 2140

30 inch registered miniature mare with Pinto filly, $1500 403-227-2680 riftswd@telus.net WANTED: all types of horses. Processing locally in Lacombe weekly.

403-651-5912

5020

Drive a little save a lot

2100

FOR SALE 2 LAYING HENS $15 each. 403-346-7825

Automotive Services ........5010 Antique & Classic Autos ....5020 Cars ..................................5030 SUV’s................................5040 Trucks ..............................5050 Heavy Trucks....................5060 Vans/Buses ......................5070 Motorcycles ......................5080 Campers ..........................5090 Motorhomes......................5100 5th Wheels........................5110 Holiday Trailers ................5120 Tent Trailers ......................5130 Utility Trailers ....................5140 ATV’s ................................5150 Boats & Marine ................5160 Snowmobiles ....................5170 Tires, Parts & Accessories ......................5180 Auto Wreckers ..................5190 Vehicles Wanted ..............5200 Car/Truck Rental ..............5210 Recreational Vehicle Rental ..............................5220 Trailer Rental ....................5230 Misc. Automotive ..............5240 RV’s ..................................5300

Antique & Classic Autos

Brand new Laebon home in Sylvan Lake.

Many stunning features, Livestock 3 bdrms, 2 baths, 1,342 sq.ft. $363,300 BILLY goat 3/4 Kiko, 1/4 Call Jennifer 403.392.6841 Spanish, 4 1/2 yrs. old $350 from Cabrita Hills Farm at Boyne Lake, AB. 403-788-2442

Poultry

Transportation #5000-5300

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Cars Live in Beacon Hill...

Open concept floor plan, stainless steel appliances, 2 bdrms, 2 baths all for under $300,000.

Call Jennifer 403.392.6841 RIMBEY, INVESTMENT PROPERTY, Full duplex. 4 bdrm., 2 bath, each side.

Decks & more. On large lot in residential area.

Close to schools & shopping.

Has been renovated.

Asking $325,000 obo.

403-843-3684 No Agents Please.

5030

2006 PT CRUISER, convertible, low mileage. exc. cond. $6000. obo 403-598-4277

2005 PONTIAC G6 GT, 3.5L, V6, 200HP, 4 spd auto, 4 dr, trifold sunroof, remote start, 81,832 km. $8250. 309-4255 or Picton82@shaw.ca

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Trucks

5050

Trucks

5050

Trucks

5050

2007 DURAMAX, 197,000 kms., crew cab, 4x4, l/b, $15,800. 403-348-9746

2010 JEEP Grand Cherokee $21,000. 403-598-4131 or 403-358-4131 Start your career!

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Heavy Trucks

2007 MERCEDEZ Sprinter dump truck 93,000 miles $38,000 403-887-4610

Motorcycles

2010 Toyota Tacoma

2010 Toyota Tacoma

4x4 black with grey interior 4 cyl. 4 spd. Clean, great cond. 59,500 kms.

Only $22,800 Call 403-396-5516

4x4 black with grey interior 4 cyl. 4 spd. Clean, great cond. 59,500 kms.

Only $22,800 Call 403-396-5516

2004 CHEV Avalanche 4x4 loaded $8000 obo 403-391-8264

5060 5080

2006 SUZUKI Burgman 650 recently converted to trike $13,000 obo 403-844-2515

Auto Wreckers

5190

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

AMVIC APPROVED. We travel. May pay cash for vehicle. 403-396-7519

Vehicles Wanted To Buy

Public Notice #6000

Public Notices ..................6010 Special Features ..............6050

5200

RED’S AUTO. Free scrap vehicle & metal removal.

We travel. May pay cash for vehicle. AMVIC APPROVED. 403-396-7519

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• Labourers • • Meat Butchers/Cutters • Adams Chevrolet is Expanding and Looking to Add to Our Team

Looking for out-going professional, self-motivated individuals to join our SALES TEAM! We offer leading edge, flexible pay plans as well as group benefits, and a savings plan program.

If you are interested in joining our dynamic dealership family, please send resume to hr@adamsgm.com or stop by in person and ask for Steve Wolbeck

We are looking for team players, willing and able to work in both slaughter and fabrication depts.

Previous experience in the food industry, meat processing an asset but not necessary. We provide on the job training.

Sales experience required.

Steady year round employment and job rotation.

Competitive wages starting @ $14.25/hr with the potential to earn $19.50/hr plus performance related bonus potential.

Full benefits program including registered pension plan.

For more information or to apply you can: Visit our website @ www.sungoldmeats.com Fax: 403-227-1661 Attn: Ashley Ford HR Coordinator In person @ 4312-51 Street Innisfail, Alberta T4G-1A3 Email: ashley.ford@sungoldmeats.com

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Horoscope ARIES

TAURUS

GEMINI

CANCER

LEO

VIRGO

Mar 21/Apr 20

Apr 21/May 21

May 22/Jun 21

Jun 22/Jul 22

Jul 23/Aug 23

Aug 24/Sept 22

Aries, you may not like

You may experience a

Gemini, expand your

Virgo, you might think

scheduling too many

horizons and your

life to take off this

you can do no wrong

week, Taurus. It may

path to success

be a good time to ask

will be illuminated.

Share your optimism and enthusiasm with others, Cancer. You may prove unable to contain your happiness, so don’t be surprised if those around you pick up that vibe.

Leo, expect your social

financial windfall this

things in advance, but sometimes it pays to plan and let others

for a raise or to play

Creativity will bring

the lottery. Luck is on

new opportunities and

know your schedule so your side in the coming their minds are at ease.

people into your life

week. Things pick up with your friends, and romance might be right

at work, but scale back on risky decisions.

Right now you have achieved financial

around the corner.

stability, and you don’t

Enjoy the ride.

want to risk that.

days.

this week.

LIBRA

SCORPIO

SAGITTARIUS

CAPRICORN

AQUARIUS

PISCES

Sept 23/Oct 23

Oct 24/Nov 22

Nov 23/Dec 21

Dec 22/Jan 20

Jan 21/Feb 18

Feb 19/Mar 20

Libra, your heart is set on a lofty goal, but you recognize all the hard work necessary to make that goal a reality. Give it your best shot, and you will be glad you did.

Scorpio, you may convince yourself that now is not the time to spend money on something that will make you feel good, but there is no reason to let fear get in the way of happiness.

Aquarius, this week Don’t be too hard on may allow you to have yourself if you don’t could open up a your cake and eat it, get much done this window of opportunity week, Capricorn. There too. Friends may be for you, Sagittarius. envious of your luck, are many enticing Make the most of so be sure to share distractions, and you this opportunity, and some of your good can afford to devote success will soon fortune with those some time to trivial around you. pursuits. follow.

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Coach shares passion for soccer with players

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express Sport is all about passion.

For one soccer coach who has been part of the sport his entire life sharing that passion for the sport is key to his success as a coach.

Kosta Rousis is a native of Greece who moved to Lacombe three years ago and this season took over as head coach for the U10 Lacombe Leto’s soccer team this season.

He said that it is important for coaches to show interest in the sports they coach because otherwise, the players won’t show any interest either.

“If you want to be a coach, you have to have passion,” said Rousis, speaking Greek with his wife Maria translating.

Since the age of three, Rousis has been playing soccer.

He first played on a team at the age of 12. He added that, because he grew up in a small town and there was a lot of competition for spots on the team, players needed to be very talented to play at such a young age.

Culture is the reason Rousis started playing soccer at such a young age, he said.

He explained that in Canada, hockey is everywhere. Everyone plays and follows hockey. Rousis said in Greece, it is the same with soccer, or ‘podosfairo’ as it is called in Greek.

Because of an injury where he broke his hands, Rousis missed his opportunity to go as far as he would have liked with playing soccer.

Since he missed his shot, he wants to share his knowledge and passion of soccer with as many young players as he can to make sure they reach their full potential.

It is for that reason that he got involved with coaching, he said.

Family is another reason Rousis wanted to coach, he said. His son Dimitri played on the team and Rousis liked having the opportunity to coach him. Rousis added that he strives to develop a close bond with his players and as such views them almost as part of his extended family.

Many of the players Rousis coached didn’t know anything about soccer, he said, and were simply put into the soccer program by their parents as a summer activity.

He said that many of them didn’t know how to shoot, pass, or even kick a soccer

SHARING SKILLS - Minor soccer players surround their coach, Kosta Rousis, who led the team through a superb season this year. Maria Rousis photo ball correctly at the beginning of the season, which was something Rousis said he found strange having been surrounded by soccer all his life.

However, within a month, Rousis had them playing the way he wanted them to, he said.

Rousis added that, because of his coaching, some of his players have become more interested in soccer and will continue playing it. He added that he has seen great talent in many players from Lacombe and would like to see them go as far as they desire with soccer.

Dedication, charisma and deep knowledge of the sport are what make Rousis a good coach, he said.

Because of these qualities, he has been able to develop a mutual respect between

himself and his players that has allowed them to play to their fullest potential.

“To get something from a kid, you need to give them something also,” said Rousis.

He said that because he respects his players, they respect him as well.

Language even presented only a small barrier to Rousis’ coaching. Because he does not speak much English, much of his instruction to his players came through his son or father-in-law.

He added that he was able to communicate many of the drills and techniques the team worked on through demonstrations rather than verbal explanations as well.

“When I needed to talk to them, I found a way to do it,” said Rousis.

He also said he has frustrations with some soccer coaches who admirably vol-

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unteer their time to coach soccer, but have limited to no background and knowledge of the sport.

He suggested that anyone wishing to volunteer as a coach sit down with someone who has a background in the sport in order to educate themselves before instructing younger players.

It is unknown at this time if Rousis will be coaching again next season.

However, he said that for any time that he is coaching he will continue to strive to provide direction and high-quality instruction to any players he coaches. He added that it is sharing that knowledge and love for the sport, as well as watching players improve, that keeps him interested in coaching. news@lacombeexpress.com

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Racing at Alberta Downs better than ever this year Owner Bob Allen reflects on his vision for the popular facility

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express Head to Alberta Downs any weekend and you will see the place swarming with horseracing fans eager to make bets and watch the races.

With that in mind, it is hard to believe the track has only existed there for a few short years.

Robert (Bob) Allen, owner of Alberta Downs, said he is quite glad his racetrack continues to become more and more popular with the community.

“I really enjoy that there are young people, old people; every type of person is coming to the racetrack and it’s getting better and better everyday.”

Allen used to have a horserace track in Calgary several years ago.

However, he was eventually forced to demolish the track and sell the land it was on. Afterwards, Allen made several bids to Horse Racing Alberta to build another track in Calgary, but each time he was turned down and the contract was awarded to someone else.

“For years I tried to get back in,” said Allen.

Frustrated with so many consecutive unsuccessful bids, Allen eventually decided to move to Lacombe and build a track here with his own money.

Construction began on the project in 2005 and he started racing sometime around 2007 or 2008, said Allen, adding he has trouble remembering the exact dates.

“What made me come here I suppose was bull-headedness; I think they (Horse Racing Alberta) did me a wrong turn.”

At one mile long, Alberta Downs is the longest track in not only Alberta, but in all of western Canada, said Allen.

He added that the most wellknown tracks with the most suc-

WINNING PAIR - Robert (Bob) Allen admires his horse Kayla M, a winning stakes mare at Alberta Downs. cessful races are that size.

Allen said that he wanted to bring that kind of facility to Alberta for horse racing.

“I knew there was a need for a big track,” said Allen. He added with a laugh that he built the track in Lacombe on the ‘Build it and they will come’ concept from the film Field of Dreams.

Allen said that Alberta Downs has gone through a lot of growing pains over the years.

He said that the surfacing of the track and the road to the race-

track as well as settling and frost were big problems that the track faced until recently.

“It was a nightmare,” said Allen. Now, the road to the track has been paved and the surface of the track has been changed to eight mm crushed rock (after trying sand, dirt and every other surface imaginable) and he discovered it works quite well in all types of weather.

Allen said these changes have made a huge difference in the success of the track.

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He also said he isn’t quite sure where his love of horses and horseracing comes from, but he supposes it must have been from his dad. “It was the beauty of the horse I guess,” said Allen. “When they are in shape, they are just beautiful animals.”

Growing up on a ranch outside Vulcan, Allen said he has been around horses his entire life.

He also said that he owned his first racehorse in 1948 and built the Milo racetrack with his father, which is where he got his

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start in horseracing.

Allen added the competition aspect of horseracing was what has kept him involved all these years.

However, these days he is more focused on bringing enjoyable entertainment to Lacombe.

“Now I think my main goal is producing something people like,” said Allen.

Alberta Downs holds races every Saturday and Sunday through to Oct. 19.

Races begin at 1:15 p.m. news@lacombeexpress.com

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Local Tai Chi open house

BY MARK WEBER Lacombe Express

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The Red Deer Branch of Taoist Tai Chi is celebrating their new digs with an open house Sept. 7.

After nearly 30 years in various locations, members and instructors with the non-profit organization are excited to invite everyone to pop by their open house at the Port O Call Medi Dent Center on Sept. 7 from 1 to 4 p.m. for refreshments and a free introduction to a Taoist Tai Chi ™ session.

Members say that each step in the training is intended to help the mind return to stillness, clarity and wisdom, and the body to a balanced, relaxed and healthy state.

The Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism is a registered charity that teaches and promotes the Taoist Tai Chi ™ throughout 27 countries, said instructor Carol Weber, who has been doing Tai Chi for about 12 years.

“It is quite amazing.

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always discovering new things about it. It keeps us mobile, it helps with arthritis. My bone density has improved, which is amazing for people in our age bracket.”

Being a non-profit organization, instructors are volunteers who are required to update their skills and knowledge on a regular basis as well. Weber said participants start with a beginner program which is usually about four months long. From there, they move into continuing classes. Ultimately, there are 108 moves in Tai Chi which help bolster overall fitness and well-being.

“We also have all different levels. We have people who are in their 30s who are very capable of doing the moves to very different degrees than those of us in our 70s. But it all works together, and we help each other all the way through.

The Red Deer Branch of Taoist Tai Chi provides beginner classes throughout the fall and winter. They also offer a health recovery class for those suffering from injuries or illness, ev-

ery Saturday.

Other health highlights proponents point to include stress reduction, improving posture, breathing, cardiovascular fitness, balance and coordination and concentration. Sometimes, people can feel overwhelmed when they hear about 108 moves to learn, said Sara Rattray, also a member of the branch.

“But the instructor always says you have a lifetime to perfect them. It’s also about finding balance.”

As for their location, members couldn’t be more pleased with the bright and spacious facility.

Meanwhile, their September beginner classes all start the week of Sept. 9th with daytime spots Monday and Friday from 11 a.m. to noon and Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

There are also evening classes Monday and Wednesday from 6 to 7 p.m. and Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. There are also classes held in Lacombe and Innisfail.

Visit www.taoist.org. editor@reddeerexpress.com

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