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Thursday, March 20, 2014

Friendship shows value of Big Brothers Big Sisters Lacombe’s Mike Hindman and Pat Eeles forge strong relationship via program

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express

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ig Brothers Big Sisters is all about mentorship and helping children ďŹ nd the role-models they need. One local match proves it is about more than that, it is about friendship as well.

Little Brother Mike Hindman and his Big Brother Pat Eeles have been strong friends since they were matched about three and a half years ago. Mike said the program gave him something that he couldn’t get at home. “It’s the chance to hang out with a boy and have fun,� said Mike.

Mike, 11, is the only boy in his family.

He has two older sisters and three younger sisters still at home. Even his dog is a girl, he said. While he likes spending time with his family, he wants to be able to spend time with a guy every now and then.

Nicole Hindman, Mike’s mother, said that Mike’s father is not involved in his life and as a single mother with three girls, it is difďŹ cult for her to give Mike one-on-one time.

She said she thought it was very important for Mike to have some more male inuence in his life. “As a mother, I don’t understand a whole lot about ‘the guy thing,’â€? said Nicole.

She added that she thinks Mike’s match is good for Eeles’ too, as all Eeles’ children are daughters.

Eeles said he decided to become a Big Brother through the encouragement of his daughter who is a social worker and had worked for Big Brothers Big Sisters in the past. Now that his own children are grown up, Eeles decided he had the time to mentor another child and “Took the plungeâ€? to sign up with BBBS. Nicole said the friendship between Eeles and her son took strong roots from when they ďŹ rst met. “Right off the bat, the took to each other,â€? said Nicole. “They have been close ever since.â€?

Mike said that he liked Eeles when he ďŹ rst met him through the program. He said he felt drawn to his new Big Brother because the two of them seemed to have a lot of things in common. “We do lots of different stuff together,â€? said Mike. Mike and Eeles meet every Monday evening to spend a few hours together.

Eeles said the pair participates in all kinds of activities from puzzling to ďŹ shing.

Sports is one big interest the pair has in common and Eeles said they have enjoyed going to all kinds of games to see all kinds of teams play together including the Edmonton Eskimos and Red Deer Rebels.

Eeles joked with Mike that the Rebels

should give them season tickets as they have never lost when the two friends were at a game.

Eeles said he and Mike trust each other greatly and have gotten to know each other better over the years. Nicole added their relationship has been fairly strong right since day one.

Both Mike and Eeles said they treat each other like family.

On one outing to Calgary, Mike even met Eeles’ brother and parents, which was a special time for both of them. “It was fun,� said Mike. He added that it really made him feel included in his Big Brother’s life.

Eeles said he has noticed how strong a bond Mike has developed not only with him, but with his wife and the rest of Eeles’ family.

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“I TREAT MIKE LIKE I WOULD MY OWN CHILD. HE’S PART OF THE FAMILY.�

PAT EELES It’s an aspect of their relationship that Eeles reciprocates. “I treat Mike like I would my own child,� said Eeles. “He’s part of the family.�

It’s a relationship that gives both ways.

Eeles said he got involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters in an effort to give back to someone. What he found was not quite what he expected. “You get back more than you give,� said Eeles.

For Mike, the friendship with Eeles allows him to have some much-desired “Guy-time.�

In addition to the assigned guy time on Monday night, Eeles and Mike have been known to spontaneously get together on occasion as well.

Eeles will call Mike the night of if he happens upon tickets to a sports event and Mike also invites Eeles to school functions and other such events. “I never thought I would go to another Grade 3 Christmas Concert again,� said Eeles.

According to their web site, for nearly 100 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters has been making a positive difference in the lives of youth by developing and implementing a wide range of mentoring programs. One-to-one and group programs, for both in school and outside of school.

Serving as role models, mentors teach by example the importance of giving and giving back, of staying in school, and of having respect for family, peers and community.

CLOWNING AROUND – Mike Hindman and Pat Eeles pose for a photo during a past Big Brothers Big Sisters Halloween party. The pair have been good friends since being matched in the photo submitted program over three years ago.

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Thursday, March 20, 2014

Lacombe slips in MoneySense ranking

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express Lacombe is still one of the best places to live in Canada.

MoneySense Magazine recently ranked Lacombe as the 17th best city to live in Canada overall and fourth best small city in its annual survey of 201 Canadian cities.

Mayor Steve Christie said that he is ecstatic to be so high in the ranking once again.

“Being in that top 20 is always a great, great thing,” said Christie. He added that there are quite a number of criteria that determine these rankings in the MoneySense survey so it tells him Lacombe is a balanced community.

Last year, Lacombe was ranked the eighth best city overall in Canada. Christie said the change in rank

likely has a lot to do with cities all over the country constantly changing and evolving but he also named a few areas where he thought Lacombe might be lacking.

First and foremost among these was growth, particularly in the economic sector. For a long time now, development has been a topic of concern among the citizens of Lacombe.

Christie agreed this is something that is in need of improvement within the City. He added it is not something that has been “Put on the back-burner.”

“Definitely commercial growth is something that we have been lacking,” said Christie. He went on to say that a number of projects to grow Lacombe are already underway.

Recently, the City learned that a hotel group is interested in building

on a plot of land near Michener Park. Christie added there are plans to build a strip mall in that area as well and there are other businesses, like Booster Juice, that have expressed interest in coming to Lacombe. “These things don’t happen overnight,” said Christie. “Things take time and we’re hoping to continue to nurture that.”

Another aspect of a balanced community that Lacombe is lacking, but again working on, is a transit system, said Christie. With the regional transportation initiative between Lacombe, Blackfalds and Red Deer set to start in September, it is something Lacombe should be up to speed with soon.

There will always be a need for improvement in this City, but Lacombe still has a lot going for it. It’s economy, culture, ameni-

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ties, beauty and history all make the City an attractive place to live, said Christie.

While Lacombe may not be experiencing rapid economic growth, Christie said the City still has a strong economic base that allows residents to get all kinds of jobs and earn a fair wage. He added that there are a number of big companies and employers within the City and nearby area as well.

“You can make a good living in Lacombe.”

He also commented on the safety of Lacombe, noting that crime rates in the City have never been high and numbers indicate the five-year crime trend continues to decrease. He also mentioned Lacombe’s location, history, culture, green spaces and other attractions and how there are initiatives in place to make sure those positive aspects

of the City continue to flourish as well.

“We have a lot of things going for us,” said Christie.

While the recognition and rankings are great, Christie said the best aspect of Lacombe really is its people. He added that people and their pride in the community are the reasons the things that improve the City get done, not the rankings. news@lacombeexpress.com

Thousands raised for Victim Services

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express While Victim Services does some serious work, last week they proved they can have fun too.

On March 14, Lacombe Victim Services raised upwards of $4,000 through the annual St. Patrick’s Day Comedy Cabaret. Lacombe Victim Services Coordinator Debbie Barron said she was pleased with the outcome. “I think it went really, really well; I think we had a good turnout,” said Barron.

Three comics, Liam Creswick, Shawn Gramiak and Paul Zveen performed for the event. The entertainment was well received by those who attended and the audience had no trouble doling out laughter.

Speaking before the show, Police Chief Steve Murray said how he had been asked what the connection between comedy and the serious work that

Victim Services does is.

Murray said there is no connection and that is kind of the point.

Barron agreed with Murray and said that because of this, it is appropriate to have a comedy evening as a fundraiser.

“We need to rejoice to make up for the bad stuff that we see,” said Barron.

Barron said there were about 200 people in attendance. She added the silent auction items were greatly sponsored and 50/50 ticket sales were also very high. It is important to support Victim Services, Barron said, because Victim Services supports the community.

“We provide a valuable service to the community,” said Barron. She added most of Victim Services are volunteers in the community who go out whenever needed, whatever time, whatever day of the week. Without the community’s support, those volunteers can’t be trained and Victim Services can’t do its job. news@lacombeexpress.com

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Anyone claiming to be affected by the approval of the Permitted Uses with Variances or Discretionary Uses may submit an objection within 14 days from the date of notice. The appeal must be in writing, accompanied with a $50.00 fee and be directed to: Lacombe Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, Attn: Secretary to the SDAB, 5432 - 56 Avenue Lacombe, AB T4L 1E9

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Thursday, March 20, 2014

Father Lacombe School recognizes Lent

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express As we are now well into Lent, Father Lacombe School is recognizing the Christian season of sacrifice and repentance by undertaking a series of projects to benefit developing countries.

On March 14, Val Merchant, Development and Peace school liaison for the Archdiocese of Edmonton, paid a visit to Father Lacombe School and led a series of workshops where he taught each of the classes how to be more responsible on a global scale. Merchant said the goal of the workshops was to expose children to the ideas of global responsibility and social justice so those ideas grow within the children as they do.

“This is planting a seed in fertile ground,” said Merchant. He added that, even though at the younger ages the children might not be old enough to completely understand the work of Development and Peace, it is much easier to reach them while they are younger.

Development and Peace is an organization supported by the Canadian Catholic Church dedicated to promoting alternatives to unfair social, political and economic structures.

Meanwhile, to ensure the students can relate to the message Merchant presented last week, each of the workshops was tailored to each age group. The youngest students were told the Bible’s creation story and

how everyone is responsible for God’s creation.

Older students participated in an activity where they built a Play-Doh village on top of a chocolate chip cookie and then tried to mine out the chocolate chips with toothpicks. This exercise teaches students how difficult it can be to harvest resources without damaging the environment and surrounding communities.

In addition to the workshops, each of the school’s classes is collecting loose coin as part of Development and Peace’s Change for Change program. Junior high students participated in a 24-hour fast to raise money and awareness for Development and Peace as part of the organization’s THINKfast program.

These projects are related to Development and Peace’s annual Share Lent campaign. Share Lent raises awareness about Development and Peace and its mission by encouraging people to stand in solidarity with those throughout the world who are less fortunate.

Merchant got involved with Development and Peace after retiring from teaching. He was looking for a way to give back to the world in the area of social justice and went to a workshop on Development and Peace.

“I was really impressed with their approach to doing things in third world countries.”

That approach is not about helping people in

PLANTING SEEDS – Val Merchant, Development and Peace school liaison for the Archdiocese of Edmonton visited Father Lacombe School last week. He said it is important to instill the lessons of responsibility in children at a young age and allow the Brian Vossen/Lacombe Express seeds of those lessons to grow as the child grows. need, said Merchant, but about helping them help themselves. He said that rather than just providing what assistance is needed by the communities it works in, Development and Peace provides the resources and training so the communities can do these things themselves.

Merchant said it is like the Chinese proverb of the man and the fish. Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day, but teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.

“We ask the question, ‘Why can’t this man find fish?’”

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STAMPEDE PARADE ENTRY FORM Name: _____________________________________ Mailing Address: ____________________________ ____________________________________________ The Town of Blackfalds is currently recruiting enumerators to assist in conducting the 2014 Municipal Census to be held in May and June.

Enumerators must be at least 18 years of age, have basic computer skills, be available to work 20-30 hours per week during the census (including evenings and weekends), walk in various weather conditions carrying and operating a computer tablet.

For further information on this position, please contact 403-885-4677 or email hr@blackfalds.com. All interested applicants are to submit a resume no later than Friday, March 21th, 2014 to: Town of Blackfalds, Box 220, 5018 Waghorn Street, Blackfalds AB, T0M 0J0 Fax: 403-885-4610 // email: hr@blackfalds.com // website: www.blackfalds.com Thank you to those who are interested and apply.

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Thursday, March 20, 2014

OPINION Redford makes the right decision Finally sanity (and morality) have prevailed.

Last week, Premier Alison Redford announced she has repaid the nearly $45,000 of taxpayers’ money that she spent on her trip to Nelson Mandela’s funeral.

The announcement came a week after Redford had admitted to spending about $3,000 of government funds flying her daughter and her daughter’s friends around on government planes.

Redford has agreed to repay those funds as well.

Once again, it would seem that the voice of the average people in politics is stronger than many think it to be. Clearly, our premier realized that paying back only $3,000 of irresponsibly spent money would not be enough to content the people of Alberta.

While Redford has (finally) made the right choice and done something the people of Alberta can support, her actions still do

raise some concerns.

Critics will continue to point out how the premier should not have spent that money in the first place and Redford only paid it back in an attempt to save face after realizing she could not afford to lose any more of Alberta’s trust. Others will comment on how flip-flopping from her initial decision (even though the initial decision was the wrong one) does not show strong leadership.

While these things are true, they do not change the fact that Redford has done the right thing in paying back these monies. Sure, she only did it because the people of Alberta made her, but does it really matter if it gets the premier’s spending under control?

That being said, we are not about to let Redford off the hook either. She has made a good first step to regaining our trust, but she still has a long way to go.

Redford has let the issue of her irresponsible spending fester far too long for it to be forgiven simply by paying the money back. From now on, all of Alberta will be watching her like a hawk. Next, it appears Redford will have to regain the trust of her

own caucus. In the wake of Redford announcing to repay the $45,000, MLA Len Webber announced that he has left the PC party to sit as an independent and accused the premier of being a bully, prone to fits of rage and irresponsible. He has also said that there are

about 20 other members considering leaving the party because of Redford’s leadership. Webber and his claims have been dismissed

by Deputy Premier Dave Hancock as being “very sad.” However, it has become clear Redford’s style of leadership must change.

Was the Afghan mission really worth it?

Was it worth it?

As Canada’s mission in Afghanistan comes to an end, that question is most often asked from the perspective of Canadian self-interest.

We look at the number of dead and the cost in taxpayer dollars and conclude that this was an expensive mission in a place far removed from our everyday lives.

Afghanistan is far away from us – in fact, it is exactly on the other side of the world from Canada’s most westerly points – and much of what was accomplished there gets lost because of the distance between our two countries.

But the perspective of Afghanistan as far removed from our everyday lives, and as an inherently backward, irreconcilable backwater, is not shared by the thousands of Canadians soldiers who served in Afghanistan – or their families, or the aid workers who worked there or the journalists who covered the war – and became familiar with the country and its people.

It is also not shared by those Canadian companies, investors and employees of private businesses which staked their interests and not insubstantial capital in Afghanistan’s emerging economy.

Lauryn

OATES But despite all that, Afghanistan is still poorly understood within Canada.

As the last Canadian soldiers leave this month, I regret that we failed to move beyond polarized views of both our mission in Afghanistan, and of Afghan society.

Canadian coverage of Afghanistan often fell into a vortex of misinformation, myths and memes that stripped the mission of a more nuanced public understanding, focusing instead on the extremes, perhaps a more interesting and easily digestible narrative.

Afghanistan is a land of extremes: the most hospitable people to ever walk the earth juxtaposed with the brutality of the Taliban and of tribal customs that are often antithetical to human dignity; millions of children back in school – the highest enrolment rates in Afghan history – with millions more not in school, many of whom are engaged in child labour; seven-

year-old girls married against their will and 14-year-olds dying during childbirth with university-educated married couples who fell in love as adults and have happy, healthy relationships.

You will also find the greatest misogynists to ever walk the earth: for instance, Taliban founder Mullah Omar, who comes from the same region in southern Afghanistan as Ehsan Ehsanullah, founder of the Kandahar Institute of Modern Studies and one of the most enlightened human beings I’ve ever encountered. And while conservative forces in the Afghan parliament sabotage legal progress for the protection of women’s rights, heroic individuals are working to advance gender equality, the rule of law, education, freedom of expression, human rights, and democracy.

But in all of the soul-searching and analyses expected in the aftermath of Canada’s military involvement in Afghanistan, I hope that at least some attention will fall on the more important question: was it worth it for Afghanistan? When that question is asked, the answer is a resounding yes.

Because, at the end of the day –

or the end of the mission – life in Afghanistan is infinitely better today than it was under Taliban rule.

According to the Washington Times, “900,000 Afghan children were enrolled in school in 2001, virtually none of them girls. Today, the number is approaching eight million, and about one-third are girls. During the same period, life expectancy has risen from 42 years to 62. The child mortality rate has fallen from 172 to 97 per 1,000 live births. Electricity now reaches 18% of Afghans.

“Land line and cell towers provide phone service to 90% of the population. The telecom industry provides about 100,000 local jobs.”

These changes are tangible, real, and I believe they will last come what may in the days, months and years to follow the departure of the Canadian Forces in Afghanistan.

And that was worth it.

Lauryn Oates manages 12 education projects in Afghanistan, including a teacher training program which recently graduated its 1,500th teacher.

She has worked to promote the rights of Afghan women since 1996, and is a PhD candidate in literacy education at the University of British Columbia. Her columns are distributed in Troy Media.

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Thursday, March 20, 2014

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Veterans Voices of Canada: Keeping History Alive – 7-9 p.m. on March 27 at the Lacombe Memorial Centre. Presenter Allan Cameron is the founding CEO and president of Veterans Voices of Canada. He will be speaking on the importance of visually documenting our Veterans and their experiences.

Kozy Korner Seniors Centre Dinners – Every Tuesday at noon.

Kozy Korner Music – Every Sunday at 2 p.m. until April 13.

Arlene Oberg “Full circle: Four Seasons” – opening reception March 29 5-9 p.m. at The Gallery on Main.

Real Men Sing Barbershop! The Wild Rose Harmonizers Barbershop

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

Quilting and crafts – Held at Blackfalds United Church on Mondays at 9:30a.m. Help make quilts or bring your own quilt/ craft to work on. Visit blackfaldsunitedchurch.com or call 403-885-4780 for more info.

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

Tees Chili Cook Off and Family Fun Bingo – Saturday, April 12 at the Tees Community Hall. Cook off begins at 5 p.m. (please bring chili in a slow cooker) Tasting at 5:30. Bingo card sales begin at 6:30 and games begin at 7. Chili sampling and supper $5 per person. Bingo cards $1 each. If you are planning on entering a chili or for more information please contact Carla Kenny at 403-784-3055.

Blackfalds Information Fair – April 6 from 12-3 p.m. Contact Town of Blackfalds for more information.

Italy and the Mediterranean – 7 p.m. on April 8 at the Mary C. Moore Public Library. Barb Shephard and Phil Mueller will share the experience of their privately guided tour of the Italian Front where Barb’s father served with the Canadian Army during the Second World War. Acronaires Spring Home Show – April 11 at the CUC PE Centre.

Take a Deep Breath – A full-day workshop about protecting yourself from the hazards of burnout and compassion fatigue.

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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.

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

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Paper Crafting Weekend: April 4 and 5 at the Royal Canadian Legion 5138 49 Street, Lacombe. Runs 3 – 11 p.m. Friday and 8:30 a.m. – 11 p.m. Saturday.

Cost is $50. Please register and pay by March 25 at the Legion. Limited space available.

Lacombe Easter Farmer’s Market – 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on April 5 at the Lacombe Memorial Centre.

learned Taoist Tai Chi before.

Participate in classes of your choice. Available in Red Deer, Lacombe, Rocky Mountain House, and Innisfail. Contact 403-3466772 for more information.

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403-789-1234 5331 51 Ave. Lacombe www.morrisonhouse.ca Chorus is a chorus for males of all ages who love to sing fourpart a cappella harmony. We are a proud member of the Barbershop Harmony society providing entertainment at seniors’ lodges, hospitals and numerous community and private functions throughout the year. No experience is required, just a love to sing. Join us on Tuesday evening, rehearsals from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Davenport Church of Christ (#68 Donlevy Ave.) For information, call David at 403-342-1318 or email crozsmit@telusplanet. net. Visit www.harmonizers.ca.

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

Anyone with piping or drumming experience, or if you would like to learn piping or drumming, are asked to please contact us at 403-782-7183 or by email at amacaskill@telus.net. Practices are held at the Red Deer Legion on Tuesdays at 7 p.m.

Lacombe Legion Old Time Dances – Second and Fourth Friday of every month. 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. with live music. $2 Admission.

Contact Henry at 403-789-3738.

New to Lacombe? Contact Lacombe Welcome Wagon at 403-348-9567 for free maps, information about the City & area, as well as free gifts from local businesses. New baby in the family? Contact Lacombe Welcome Wagon at 403-3489567 for free information, baby product samples as well as free gifts from local businesses.

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

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

Taoist Tai Chi - a relaxing, low impact exercise; continuing classes year round, for those who have completed beginners or have

Located in one of Lacombe’s most beautiful heritage homes

Affirm – providing safe and confidential support to people of all sexual orientation, their families and friends. Meetings in Lacombe. For more info, contact Marg at 403-782-1887 or Ross at 403-782-3148.

MEETINGS The Lacombe Hospital Auxiliary meets the first Thursday of every month at 1:30 p.m. in the Education Room at the hospital. New members welcome. For more information, call Rilla at 403-782-6165.

Imperial Daughters of the Empire is a non-profit women’s volunteer program that raises money in support of numerous initiatives supporting educations. Meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of every month and begin at 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United Church. For more information, contact Mary Lou Wilson 403-782-3923.

W.H.O.L.E. - Widows Helping Others Live Earnestly. W.H.O.L.E. can

help you adjust to your loss, to channel your grief into helping others who are struggling with loss, and to help you gain perspective as a person who has a new role to be fulfilled. It’s about widow to widow interaction and socialization. It’s about being able to express with like-minded women the pain and confusion that comes with loss, as well as the encouragement and friendship to help you once again live a life filled with meaning and purpose...an earnest life. There are no councillors present, only a facilitator to help keep conversations moving. W.H.O.L.E meets monthly and is open to widows of all ages. Space is limited, so please phone to book a spot. Refreshments will be served. Call 403-550-4508.

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.

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 the Davenport Church of Christ. 403-346-4463.

An Amputee Support Group Meeting, sponsored by the Alberta Amputee Sport and Recreation Association at 7:30 in Room 2207 in the South Complex of the Red Deer Regional Hospital.

Meetings the fourth Monday of each month. 403-357-3671.

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Thursday, March 20, 2014

Horoscope ARIES

TAURUS

Mar 21/Apr 20

Apr 21/May 21

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The path you have been taking

ahead, Aries. Save up your

seems more stable, Taurus.

energy for the next few days,

This is a good way to go for a while. You will find others

and keep socializing to a

are looking to you more for

minimum for the time being.

advice. It’s a role you enjoy.

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A great opportunity presents

not as bad as it seems. Like

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most things, this, too, shall

your energy on making the

pass. Keep your chin up, and

most of this opportunity, and

hang out with friends to keep

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done so.

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Virgo, a new career

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opportunity is coming your

an important issue this week.

way soon. Make the most of

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something you feel you need

you spoke up.

at this point in your career.

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your spending in the months

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ahead.

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blossoming and you’re not

suspect, Capricorn, and you

sure in which direction it should be going. Trust your

will prove your mettle with a difficult task that requires all of your focus and energy

gut instincts, and things will

to master. Others will be

work out fine.

impressed.

AQUARIUS

PISCES

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Feb 19/Mar 20

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Think about moving in a new

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The spirit of unity at work in Lacombe Many people have the stereotype that religion is divisive. My experience has been quite the opposite. I enjoy meeting with my colleagues from other churches as part of the Lacombe and District Ministerial Association.

We do some good things together and we share where we believe God is calling us into ministry.

One of the things we have done together was to start the Volunteer Link organization. Volunteer Link matches willing volunteers from different congregations with community needs. One of the most important needs is for drivers. There are many people in this community who need rides to medical appointments in Red Deer, Edmonton or Calgary. It is not easy for many people to get to those appointments, especially if they are elderly, infirm, disabled or are receiving treatments that will leave them groggy or extremely tired. They need a volunteer to drive them.

That is where Volunteer Link comes in.

People who need a volunteer phone the Volunteer Link office, which refers the request to a congregational coordinator.

Each of the congregations who participate in Volunteer Link has a roster of screened volunteers, and a coordinator. The coordinator matches the request to a volunteer who is able to meet that need.

The organization’s volunteers provide

Ross

SMILLIE thousands of hours of volunteer work every year, all because generous people in congregations work together to make it happen.

Another example of the way that I see a spirit of unity at work in our community is through the efforts of one of my colleagues, a pastor with the Christian Reformed Church. This year, Rick Abma started an organization called Central Alberta Neighbourhood Life, which tries to equip people to live out Jesus’ commandment to love our neighbours. But too often in our busy lives we haven’t even taken the time to meet the people who live two doors down or across the street. The mayor of a major city once said that most of the problems that city faced would be dramatically easier to deal with if only people were better neighbours.

In the belief that God is already at work in our neighborhoods, Rick and those he works with are trying to strengthen the bonds of community, challenging each other to find ways to help their neighbours.

Sometimes that happens through one-on-

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Alberta Health Services has a new face at the helm.

On March 14, Vickie Kaminski was announced as the new CEO of Alberta Health Services. Kaminski said she is excited to join AHS and looks forward to building on what it has achieved.

“This is a wonderful opportunity to further strengthen relationship with key stakeholders in Alberta and to create a health care system that is open and responsive to all Albertans,” said Kaminski in a release.

Dr. John Cowell, official administrator for AHS, said the organization is happy to have found such an excellent leader.

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They challenge each other to seek out where God is at work in the community, so that they can join in building his Kingdom.

This group also initiated the idea of designating June as Block Party month in Lacombe and Blackfalds. A block party is a great way of meeting your neighbours, sharing each others’ lives and building community.

Those are just a couple of examples of ways in which the spirit of unity is at work in the churches of this community. I am proud of my own church, but am also very grateful for the other churches. I think we are a richer community because God has given each congregation different gifts.

Ross Smillie is the reverend at St. Andrew’s United Church.

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one conversation. Sometimes it happens in larger gatherings. In one neighbourhood, 20 neighbours came together to help another neighbour. They each pitched in some money and spent two days putting a new roof on the neighbour’s house. Other ways of helping neighbours have included sharing meals with a young mother who had surgery and a family who had just moved into the neighbourhood from overseas.

A generation ago, that kind of community support would have been a common occurrence. Today, it is a bit of a miracle!

But just imagine how much better off our lives would be if we lived in neighbourhoods where people loved each other, as Jesus calls us to do.

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“We are pleased to find an excellent Canadian leader. We are looking forward to her arrival.”

Cowell went on to say that Kaminski demonstrates a values-driven commitment to health care that is aligned with the core goals of AHS. Native to Sudbury, Ontario, Kaminski is a registered nurse who graduated at Laurentian University and holds an MBA from Northwestern University in Chicago and York University in Toronto.

In addition to her new role as the CEO of AHS, Kaminski participates in various committees on local, regional and national levels. Currently, she is the chair for the Centre for Health System Design and Management with the Con-

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Previous to being named Alberta Health Services new CEO, Kaminski was president and CEO at the Eastern Regional Health Authority in Newfoundland and Labrador and prior to that was president and CEO at Sudbury Regional Hospital.

Altogether, Kaminski has more than 35 years of experience within the Canadian health care system.

Kaminski has agreed to a three-year term as CEO of AHS. She will be receiving an annual salary of $540,000.

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SPORTS

DRIBBLE AND DRIVE – James Wixwat of the Canadian University College Aurora drives through his opponent, Ambrose Lion Connor Chau, on his way to the net during the Alberta College Athletic League men’s basketball gold medal game last Friday. The CUC Aurora men’s team took home silver.

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CUC Aurora basketball teams score silver

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express

Canadian University College hosted the Alberta College Athletic League Basketball (ACAL) Championships on March 13 and 14. Both the CUC men’s and women’s Aurora teams made it to the final, but were both defeated by the Ambrose Lions and had to settle for silver.

Games don’t get much closer than the ACAL Men’s Championship final. It was an intense game with both teams fighting tooth and nail and each wanting the gold medal just as bad as the other.

Aurora started scoring for the game, but was quickly overtaken by the Lions. However, Aurora was able to gain back the lead without much time lost and were able to hold it for most of the game, but only just.

In the last few minutes of the game, the

Lions strongly pressed defense proved to be too much for Aurora. While CUC could compete with Ambrose on the offense, they couldn’t maintain control of the ball long enough to regain the lead after Ambrose won the upper hand and CUC lost the game 79-73.

Aurora men’s Coach Peter Ford said he may be a little disappointed with how his team finished but couldn’t be happier with how they played.

“We knew it was going to be a tight game,” said Ford. “It was well fought and there was good sportsmanship on both sides.”

Ford went on to say that he is very proud of how far the team has come this year overall. He added many of the veteran players the team had at the beginning of the season were lost partway through and

Aurora had ended the season with mostly rookies on the roster, some of whom hadn’t even played ball in high school.

“It’s actually pretty impressive, what they’ve done.”

On the women’s side, the gold medal game was not quite as close. Aurora struggled in the first half of the game to keep up with the Lions, who had established a comfortable lead by the end of the first quarter.

In the second half, Aurora played harder, faster and stronger. Some changes made by coaching staff to the lineup also helped the ladies to score more baskets and it looked like they might be getting back in the game.

However, CUC could not keep up to the momentum of Ambrose or break its strong defense and the Lions continued scoring as well. While Aurora was able to score

enough so that the Lions didn’t get too much further ahead, they still could catch up and lost the game 77-41.

Aurora women’s Coach Randy Chenowith said he was happy with the team.

“We are pleased with the way we played,” said Chenowith. He added this year showed enormous improvement from last, where Aurora finished the season in last place.

Chenowith went on to say that the tight, pressing defense from Ambrose, which is typical for the Lions, is what made the difference in the game.

“Ambrose does that,” said Chenowith.

“They are really good at pressing the ball and you have to be on your game or they are going to do what they did. So I was expecting that.”

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Blackfalds to host Alberta Rowing Championships

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express Ice may be still on the lakes, but the Central Alberta Rowing Club is ready to compete.

This weekend on March 22, the Central Alberta Rowing Club will be hosting the 2014 Alberta Rowing Championships in Blackfalds at the Abbey Centre.

This year, the Central

Alberta Rowing Club has seen record-breaking registration for the competition, said President and Coach Andy Nokes. With 150 registered, it promises to be the largest competition since the club started hosting the championships in 2005.

“We’ve never had over 100 before,” said Nokes.

Indoor rowers have been around for awhile and used as tools for fitness or train-

ing for rowers in the offseason.

But Nokes said that it wasn’t until Concept2 developed a rowing machine (the kind that is used in the competitions) in the late 80s that any of them accurately simulated the mechanics of rowing.

“It was the first type of gym rowing equipment that simulated the forces that you experience in a rowing boat reasonably

well,” said Nokes.

Nokes said that the posture, technique and motion of rowing in a boat are the same when using these machines.

He said the differences come with holding handles instead of oars.

As such, proper hand movement isn’t necessary for the machines, but rowers are encouraged to still use it while training and competing indoors.

CLEAR SHOT – Ben Vink of the Lacombe Midget Rockets has a clear path as he zeroes in on the net in a charity game against the Lacombe Minor Hockey Coaches. The game was to benefit the family of four-year-old Caden Tellier, who was Brian Vossen/Lacombe Express diagnosed with leukemia just after Christmas. The Coaches won the game 12-8.

Rowers are also required to balance in a boat, but not on the rowing machines.

Nokes said it is possible to sync a number of machines together to simulate balance – the machines will sway slightly when rowers pull in unison and more violently if not – but this is not done in the competition.

In addition to accurately simulating a rowing boat, these machines also monitor information about the rower such as number of strokes per minute, time, speed and distance traveled were the rower actually maneuvering a boat.

“It’s an ideal training for rowers during the winter.”

Of course, the next natural step in training is racing the dry-land rowing machines. Nokes explained how the information from each rower can be hooked up to a computer to simulate an actual race.

Using specialized software, the computer can even project an image of animated boats on a racecourse so spectators and rowers can see the progress on-screen.

This kind of fun, offseason competition is a good way to keep rowers interested in training while waiting for the summer rowing season to start, said Nokes.

It’s also used as a way to gauge the abilities of the rowers before the season starts and times in the competition are used to assess which athletes have potential to compete in the Canada Summer Games and other competitions, he added.

Rowing is a great way to get fit in addition to being fun.

Nokes said it works all of the body’s muscle groups and is a fantastic way to shed fat and might even be

the best cardio workout in existence.

“If you row 10,000 meters, which takes between 45 and 50 minutes, you’re going to lose between 800 and 1,000 calories,” said Nokes.

“There’s no other activity indoors where you can lose that number of calories, really.”

Central Alberta Rowing Club hosts the championships each year because it is a central location between the major rowing clubs of Alberta.

Unlike typical rowing, all of the rowers at the indoor competition compete as individuals.

There are races for all ages and skill levels, at the Alberta Indoor Rowing Championships, right from Junior Novice all the way to Masters.

Nokes added there will be a relay race for fun to at the end of the competition as well.

All the races at the championships will be 2,000 meters except the Masters races.

Masters have the option of doing a 1,000 meter or a 2,000 meter race, said Nokes, adding that these races are handicapped and rowers receive a one second deduction from their time for each year they are older than 27.

The competition will take place at the new Abbey Centre in Blackfalds.

Nokes said that, while the Abbey Centre is not yet 100% complete or fully open to the public, he has been assured that it is ready for the championships.

Racing for the 2014 Alberta Indoor Rowing Championships begins at 9:30 a.m.

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Reply to Box 1082, c/o Red Deer Advocate, 2950 Bremner Ave., Red Deer, AB T4R 1M9 WOULD like to meet honest sincere gentleman over 70. Must be outgoing, fun loving, like to travel and like the outdoors, in fair health in Red Deer area.

Reply to Box 1081, c/o RED DEER ADVOCATE, 2950 Bremner Ave., Red Deer, AB T4R 1M9

Personals

60

COCAINE ANONYMOUS 403-396-8298

Items to Buy/Sell ................. 1500-1940 Agricultural .......................... 2000-2210 For Rent ............................... 3000-3200 Wanted to Rent....................3250-3390 Real Estate ...........................4000-4190

Trades

850

860

ACCOUNTANT Hart Oilfield Rentals Ltd. currently has an opening in our Rocky Mountain House office for a full-time accountant.

PETROFIELD Industries, the Leader in manufacturing PONOKA has openings for WINCH TRACTOR, Hydrovac trucks, is accepting PICKER OPERATORS & resumes for the following BED TRUCK DRIVERS positions: for Branch and Winter * General Labourers Camp Jobs. Experience * Industrial Painters preferred, willing to train. * Sandblasters Competitive Wages and * Material Handler Benefits. Fax resume to * Automotive Electrical (403) 783-3011 or e-mail Technician hr@calnashtrucking. com * Journeyman Welder / www.calnashtrucking.com Apprentice No phone calls please. * 2nd Yr Welder with Only individuals selected Aluminum experience for an interview will be contacted.

Visit our website at: www.tornadotrucks.com for more details. Our Company has an enthusiastic fast paced working environment, with advancement possibilities for the motivated person, and offers an excellent benefit package. fax 403-742-5544 TRUCKERS e-mail: hr@petrofield.com Busy road construction SAFETY PERSON company looking for Class 1, Class 3, and winch truck REQUIRED drivers. Work is throughout Red Deer Oilfield Alberta. Must have at least Construction Company 3 yr’s exp. Fax resume to EXPERIENCE with 403-309-0489 ISN, COMPLY WORKS, C.O.R. Only people with Tired of Standing? experience apply.

Find something to sit on Send resume either by in Classifieds email or fax: 403-340-3471 info@dynamicprojects.ca

820

850

810

* No cancellations, refunds or exchanges. Please read your ad the first day it appears. We will accept responsibility for 1 insertion only.

880

Misc.

Help

Buy & Sell #1500 - #1990

Job functions will include, but not be limited to: • Prepare accurate & timely Financial Statements, daily & monthly.

• Prepare month end close process & reports.

• Prepare quarterly reports for owners.

• Prepare working papers & lead sheet for year end.

• Monthly GST & PST filings NOW HIRING Employment • Maintain master vehicle Well Testing Personnel spreadsheet. #700 - #920 Experienced Supervisors • Maintain insurance Caregivers/Aides ................710 & Operators requirements.

Clerical ..............................720 Must have valid applicable • Proficiency with Microsoft Computer Personnel ..........730 tickets Office.

Dental ................................740 Email: lstouffer@ Estheticians........................750 testalta.com Job Requirements: Hair Stylists ........................760 Post-Secondary Diploma Janitorial ............................770 Buying or Selling in Accounting or Finance, Legal ..................................780 your home?

Medical ..............................790 Check out Homes for Sale minimum 5 years or more experience in a similar role.

Oilfield ................................800 in Classifieds Professionals......................810 Must be well versed in Restaurant/Hotel ................820 accounting processes, Sales & Distributors ..........830 have the ability to multitask Teachers/Tutors..................840 & is a solid team player.

Trades ................................850 Must be flexible in job duties.

Truckers/Drivers ................860 Comprehensive health & Business Opportunities......870 dental benefits offered.

Classifieds Miscellaneous ....................880 Forward resumes to Your place to SELL PRODUCTION TESTING Volunteers Wanted ............890 (403) 845-7998, Your place to BUY Positions Wanted ..............895 EXPERIENCED or by e-mail to: Employment Training ........900 SUPERVISORS and humanresources@hartoil.com CELEBRATIONS Career Planning ................920 TESTERS HAPPEN EVERY DAY Day & Night IN CLASSIFIEDS Must have tickets.

Restaurant/ Top paid wages.

Hotel STAIR MANUFACTURER Based out of Devon, AB. Farm Work Req’s F/T workers to build Email resume to: stairs in Red Deer shop.

RAMADA INN & SUITES kathy@dragonsbreathpt.ca MUST HAVE basic carreq’s. ROOM ATTENDANTS F/T FEED TRUCK Exp. pref’d, but not necessary. pentry skills. Salary based OPERATOR for large on skill level. Benefits F/T wk days & weekends. expanding feed lot in Sundre. avail. Apply in person at Approx. 35 hrs/wk. Bonus Fax resume to 100, 7491 Edgar program.

Rate: $13.50/hr.

403-638-3908 Industrial Bend. email: Applicants may apply in or call 403-556-9588 earl707@telus.net. and/or person at 6853 - 66 St. or email: fax 403-347-7913 Red Deer T4P 3T5 or fax feedlot@hotmail.ca PRODUCTION TESTING 403-342-4433 or email: EXPERIENCED info@ramadareddeer.com SUPERVISORS and Truckers/ Horst Farm Ltd TESTERS Drivers (NW1-41-27-W4) near LaDay & Night combe, AB requires Swine Must have tickets.

Trades DRIVERS for furniture Herdsperson to supervise Top paid wages. moving company, class 5 farm operations & tend to Based out of Devon, AB. BRICAR CONTRACTING required (5 tons), local & herd. High school & 2 yrs Email resume to: now hiring Heavy Equiplong distance. Competitive exp. required. $17/hr. kathy@dragonsbreathpt.ca ment Operators, Skid wages. Apply in person.

Apply: hcm.vwijk@gmail.

Steer Operators and 6630 71 St. Bay 7 com Laborers. Send resumes Red Deer. 403-347-8841 to: office@bricar.ca or fax Professionals RISPENS DAIRY Looking for a new pet?

403-347-6296 (NW6-43-26-W4 & Check out Classifieds to ACCOUNTANT SE8-43-26-W4) near find the purrfect pet.

Established CGA firm in Ponoka, AB requires Looking for a place Stettler requires an 2 Dairy Herdspersons to to live?

EXP’D CLASS 1 end dump supervise farm operations accountant for personal tax Take a tour through the driver for local haul. Please preparation. Temporary & manage herd. fax resume with driver’s CLASSIFIEDS position, may lead to Requirements: High abstract 403-342-6881 permanent employment. school; 2 yrs of exp.

Celebrate your life Email resume to $16.05/hr for 45 hrs/wk.

CARPENTERS and with a Classified TandP_cga@telus.net Apply: laborers with exp. in farm ANNOUNCEMENT Attn: Rebecca rispens@cciwireless.ca buildings. 403-318-6406

755

Truckers/ Drivers

Open House Directory ....... 4200-4310 Financial ..............................4400-4430 Transportation .................... 5000-5240 Legal/Public Notices .........6000-9000

860

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

LABOUR

Busy road construction company looking for Labours. Work is throughout Alberta. Must have a Class 5 license. Fax resume to 403-309-0489

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

Please call Debbie at 403-314-4307

Auctions

TOO MUCH STUFF? Let Classifieds help you sell it.

DRIVING INSTRUCTORS, training provided for Rimbey, Drayton Valley, Ponoka and Red Deer.

Streetwise Driving School.

340-8848

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

SAFETY PERSON

1530

BIG STRAPPER AUCTIONS SALES EVERY WED. @ 6 pm.

Moose Hall 2 miles south of Ponoka on 2A

Busy road construction NEXT ANTIQUE SALE company looking for safety Sun. MARCH 2, 1 pm person. Work is throughout the province. Experience is WE BUY FOR CASH. an asset but willing to train the right person. Must 403-304-4791 Check have a valid Class 5 drivwebsite for full listing er’s license. Fax resume www.bigstrapperauctions.net 403-309-0489

1540

EXPERIENCED auto glass installer wanted immedi- Misc.

Bicycles ately. Wage dependent on Services exp. Good communication NORCO mens 12 spd. and phone skills. 8-5 Mon. good cond., - Fri. Drop resume off at 5* JUNK REMOVAL bike, 4801-78 St. No phone calls. Property clean up 340-8666 $35 403-356-9019

1290

General Labourer with forklift experience, Full time starting in April in Halkirk Area Send resumes to: fparr@cdnhumaliteintl.com or fax to (403)883-2251 or (780)488-4814

Painters/ Decorators

1310

JG PAINTING, 25 yrs. exp.

Free Est. 403-872-8888

Children's Items

1580

BABY SEAT, Brightstars with music & vibration. $10. 403-356-9019

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1580

LEAPSTER L-MAX w/tv cables, game, good cond. $35 403-314-9603

Clothing

1590

LADIES clothing, large variety, size 8-10, box full $20 403-314-9603

Tools

1640

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Household Appliances

1710

WORKING WHITE GE STOVE w/black glass front. $200 obo. 403-782-3398

Household Furnishings

1720

CARD TABLE & four chairs. One small tear in table top but otherwise in excellent condition and very sturdy. $20 obo.

Phone 403-346-2426.

China Cabinet. $40 obo.

CRAFTSMAN 3 hp 10” Phone 403-346-2426. blade mitre saw $79; rolling tool bag, HD wheels, COMPUTER Desk with telescoping handles lots of storage space. $30 $35 403-342-7460 obo. Phone 403-346-2426.

WORKMATE Work Bench. $40 obo. Phone 403-346-2426.

1660

COMPUTER desk, large with 1 drawer, 1 cupboard, lots of shelving. $150. obo 403-598-0540

COUCH with floral pattern.

Custom made.

Firewood Excellent condition. $190 obo.

DRY Pine or Poplar. Also Phone 403-346-2426. dry Pine in 25 lb. bundles, stored undercover, ideal ENTERTAINMENT CENTER for camping or resale. with 32” TV. Exc. condiCall 403-729-2594 for tion. $50 obo. Phone prices 403-346-2426.

LOGS

Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar.

Price depends on location.

Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346

KITCHEN TABLE with bench seating for 3 plus 2 chairs. Storage space under bench seats.

Excellent condition. $80 obo.

Phone 403-346-2426

Household Furnishings

1720

LIVING ROOM CHAIR WITH HIGH BACK. Blue. Excellent condition. $75 obo.

Phone 403-346-2426.

SOLID OAK DINING TABLE. Seats 6 and includes 2 leaves to extend table to seat 10. Comes with 4 chairs. Excellent condition. $145 obo.

Phone 403-346-2426 SQUARE, OPAQUE GLASS TOP TABLE AND 2 CHAIRS. Excellent condition. $60 obo.

Phone 403-346-2426

Stereos TV's, VCRs

1730

27” COLOUR TV w/stand. $100.

25” IN CABINET COLOUR TV, $50.

8” TRAVEL COLOUR TV, $30.

403-341-4632

Misc. for Sale

1760

(1) 15”x30” Painted in brilliant colors of Chief Crowfoot’s Peace Party PowPow at sunset. $200.

403-347-7405

(2) Blackfoot Holyman’s Now Offering Hotter, Cleaner BC Birch. All Types. P.U. / SHEET set, afghan, cush- Shield, 18”x30”. $195. for both. 403-347-7405 Delivery. Lyle 403-783-2275 ions $20 403-314-9603

Misc. for Sale

1760

2 WOOL ACCENT MATCHING 5X7 CARPETS & 1 matching oval. Clean, will sell separately. $45.

DAVID WINTER COLLECTORS HOUSES in original boxes. $20/ea.

CANNON K920 Copier machine w/metal stand.

Exc. cond. $75.

403-352-8811

Misc. for Sale

1760

PRECISION water distiller and reservoir, PWS 8MST seldom used, new $799, your price $150 403-755-2760

Livestock

2100

4 TWO YEAR OLD RED ANGUS SIMMENTAL CROSS BULLS. Can deliver. 780-682-2644

FLATLAND RANCH SET OF smoked glass pots and lids, all sizes $25; has on offer yearling and assortment of queen 2 year old Gelbvieh Bulls.

We have been selling sheets sets, mattress cover $30, elec. roasting pan reputable bulls for 15 years Chuck 403-854-6270 $20; antique bean crock 3 SAW horses 36”L x 27”H pot $25 403-348-6449 $8/ea, 6 shelf boards 5/8” LIMOUSIN Bulls Polled thick x 16” W $40, box of Red and black two year Office garden chemicals and olds and yearlings. Semen powder $3, galvanized tested. Combest Limousin Supplies garbage can w/lid $12, Farm. (403)742-5211 hose reel cart, portable (1) 3’x6 ‘ next to new $40, aluminum scoop Looking for a place General Manager’s Desk, shovel $10, claw bars 17”L to live? light caramel in color. $5, 30”L $9, ice scraper Take a tour through the $195. 403-347-7405 $8, ice pick custom made CLASSIFIEDS for ice fishing $47 403-314-2026 Sporting PUREBRED red and black Angus bulls. 1 and 2 year KENMORE White Goods olds. Semen tested microwave oven 800W, $30. and delivered.

KENMORE model 30 RE-CURVE BOW, 62” with Vicwin farms dehumidifier, exc. cond., $75. 6 arrows & storage case.

403-784-3517, POTTERY SOUP SET & COMPOUND BOW with 403-318-7363. with urn & label. 4 bowls, 6 arrows & storage case. casserole dish & salad New archery book & lots of bowl w/4 plates, like new, accessories, $199 for all.

RED ANGUS BULLS $95. 403-352-8811 New condition.

Yearlings & 2 year olds.

403-986-1720 Quiet disposition. Delivered.

KEURIG ONE CUP Cripps Cattle Company COFFEE MAKER, Classifieds...costs so little 403-391-2648 never used, $75.

Saves you so much!

3 RAIN BARRELS & Pedestals, $75/ea.

403-341-4632

1800 1860

OAKLEY Sunglasses model D Whisker Silver /00BLK IRID, polar, never used, $95.

403-352-8811

Tractors

2030

Horses

JOHN DEERE 9400 Tractor with or w/o 16’ 6 way blade. 403-502-1091

2140

WANTED: all types of horses. Processing locally in Lacombe weekly.

403-651-5912

Pasture/Land Wanted

2180

PASTURE LAND WANTED FOR 30-35 COW PAIRS. Must have loading/unloading pen. 403-631-2373 or 403-994-0581

Grain, Feed Hay

2190

Rooms For Rent

3090

ROOM in Westpark, n/s, no pets. Furnished. TV & utils incl. 403-304-6436

Mobile Lot

3190

PADS $450/mo.

Brand new park in Lacombe.

LACOMBE COUNTRY Spec Mobiles. 3 Bdrm., FEED STORE, 2 bath. As Low as $75,000.

Come see us at: Down payment $4000. Call 4836 45A St. Lacombe, Ab at anytime. 403-588-8820 Pet Food, Horse, Poultry ALL THE FEED YOUR ANIMALS NEED! Houses 403-782-3333 SMALL Square Hay Bales: 1st & 2nd cut.

SMALL Square Straw Bales 403-784-2276

Condos/ Townhouses

3030

Suites

3060

For Sale

4020

1722 SQ.FT. 2 storey 3 bdrm., 2.5 bath, over-sized dbl. garage.

Call Glen 403-588-2231

2 SPEC HOMES Ready for your colours.

Can be shown at any time.

60 + seniors condo, avail. 10 & 98 MacKenzie Cres.

Lacombe. 403-588-8820 Apr. 1, 403-598-0503

AVAIL. Apr. 1. Large 1 bdrm. on 3rd flr w/balcony, new reno’s, 6 appls. $775/mo. $750 DD. Free water & heat. Close to parks/trails, Call Don (780) 554-2870.

ELNORA, reno’d, 3 bdrm. bsmt., $895/mo. incl. all utils, immed.

403-348-6594

CUSTOM BUILT

NEW HOMES

by Mason Martin Homes Kyle, 403-588-2550

MUST SELL

1217 sq.ft. duplex.

4 bdrm., $184,900.

403-588-2222

MUST SELL

New Home. 1335 sq.ft. bi-level, 24x23 att. garage.

403-588-2550

Service Directory To advertise your service or business here, call 403.346.3356

Advertise your service or business here for 3 weeks and receive the 4th week Accepting New Patients

ABSOLUTELY FREE Call 403.782.5303

BLACKFALDS

• Antiques • Collectables • Jewellery • Consignment • Discontinued China Patterns • Chinook Soy Candles • Gourmet LeChocolatier Chocolate • Linens • Handmade O’Canada Soapworks Products

PROFESSIONAL PHARMACY •Travel Vaccination's •Ostomy Supplies •Shingles Vaccine •Compounding •Breast Pump Rentals •BOBCATS •GRADERS •LOADERS •TRUCKS •TRACK HOES •AGRICULTURE •DEMOLITION •EXCAVATION •GENERAL CONTRACTING •SAND/GRAVEL •SUBDIVISION WORK

5049 Parkwood Road, Blackfalds Phone:

403-600-2280 Fax:

403-600-2243

5403 – 50 Ave. Lacombe

NEW LOCATION on Main Street

TUES-SAT 10am - 5:30pm

•Skidsteer Services •Gravel Hauling •Excavating • Snow Removal Now Available

403.304.3887 www.drakeex.ca

Your Quality Excavating Solution

FOOD ADDICTS ANONYMOUS

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When you skip meals? Do you think of food ALL the time and eat beyond full?

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Call 403.307.4706 faacanada@yahoo.com www.foodaddictsanoymous.com

One Block West Of Superstore

Home Farm & Ranch Memorials

CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION

Chris Ross

For All Your Excavation Needs 403.782.3437

www.dbbobcat.com

5631 Wolfcreek Drive Lacombe, AB T4L 2H8 Cell: 403-357-8810 Office: 403-786-9999 c.ross.adml@gmail.com

•Animal Health Products •After Market Chemicals •Electrolytes •Dunlop Boots •DeLaval Coveralls

Home Farm & Ranch Memorials

memorials@wallahsigns.com

Red Deer, AB

403.343.1672 1.800.909.9927

www.wallahsigns.com 76599F7-E2

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Condos/ Townhouses

4040

EXCLUSIVE LUXURY RIVERFRONT CONDOS FOR SALE in Downtown Red Deer.

Call Renee at 403-314-1687 for Inquiries.

NEW CONDO

1000 sq.ft. 2 bdrm., 2 bath. $192,000. 403-588-2550

Commercial Property

4110

Lots For Sale

4160

Cars

Pinnacle Estates

Motorhomes

5100

Fifth Wheels

1999 PONTIAC Bonneyville 2005 TIFFIN Phaeton 40’ 4 dr., saftied. 403-352-6995 diesel pusher 42,000 miles, very good cond 403-729-3242 Buying or Selling your home?

Check out Homes for Sale in Classifieds

(Blackfalds) You build or bring your own builder. Terms avail.

403-304-5555

Antique & Classic Autos

5030

5020

5110

2007 SPORTSMAN

Tires, Parts Acces.

5030

FOR SALE 42,000 sq. ft.

SHOPPING CENTRE in Cars Calgary, Blackstone Commercial, Shane Olin 1989 LINCOLN Mark II, solin@blackstonecommercial 2000 Chrysler Neon, 2L, 4 dr., 2 door, low kms., exc cond 5 spd. Clean. 403-318-3040 .com 403-708-9086 $4000. 403-343-0081

5180

5180

Tired of Standing?

Find something to sit on in Classifieds

Careers

Is Currently Looking to hire

Bobcat Operators.

Position to fill?

Offering High Paced Work with Competitive Wages and Local Job Sites.

Applicant Must Have a Valid Class 3 License with Air. Experience in Fine Grading and Finishing is a Must.

Knowledge of the Area Would Be an Asset. A Positive Attitude is a Must.

Please submit Resume with Driver’s Abstract in person to:

It Works

5013 Len Thompson Drive Lacombe, AB Email: db-front@telus.net or by Fax: 403-782-7786 No Phone calls please

Chateau Wine and Spirits is looking to fill the following positions:

2 Part-Time

SALES CLERKS Flexibility required for days, evenings & weekends.

Retail experience an asset.

Applicants must be a minimum of 18 years of age.

Some lifting up to 50 lbs required.

Salary based on experience.

Please drop off an resume at

Chateau Wine & Spirits #109, 5009-52 st, Lacombe, Ab

5200

5240

The Classifieds Are Automotive the Cat’s Meow.

FREE removal of scrap Area shoppers know the Classifieds are the purr-fect place to find a bargain. In the Classifieds, you can track down deals on everything from collectibles to cuddly kittens. It’s easy to place an ad or find the items you want and it’s used by hundreds of area shoppers every day. The Classifieds Are the Cat’s Meow.

vehicles. Will pay cash for some. 403-304-7585

TOO MUCH STUFF? Let Classifieds help you sell it.

Employment Opportunity:

for show horse barn Call 403-392-5040

Try Classifieds

Misc.

5190

Auto Wreckers

Vehicles Wanted To Buy

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

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

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

4 TOYO tires plain rims, AMVIC APPROVED. 245 75 R16 We travel. May pay cash $800 403-304-1013 for vehicle. 403-396-7519

P/T OR F/T STABLE HELP WANTED

Meow!

SET OF HEAVY DUTY MAGNETIC TRUCKERS ROAD FLARES. $25 403-348-6449

LX, 3254, 3 slides,thermo windows, fireplace, lots of extras. MINT $27,900. trades cons. 403-598-0682

1962 FORD GALAXY, 40,000 original miles, original cond. 403-502-1091

Tires, Parts Acces.

Permanent Full-time Accounting Clerk Duties:

Cash Receipts. AP, AR, Bank Deposits,

GL reconciliations,

Bank Reconciliations

answering telephones

relief reception & assisting the public Quali¿cations:

1-2 year accounting certi¿cate/diploma or equivalent experience

Experience in a ¿nancial environment

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Keen attention to detail and accuracy in updating information

Basic Excel spreadsheet skills

Excellent communication, diplomatic & organizational skills Salary dependent on quali¿cations and experience.

Closing date: open until suitable candidate hired Resumes can be mailed to: CAO, Village of Alix, Box 87, Alix, T0C 0B0 Or email: cao@villageofalix.ca No phone calls please

Generations Daycare Bashaw, Alberta

SALES CONSULTANTS WANTED! Due to increases in business, we are looking for individuals that would enjoy assisting our customers in the selection of new GMC vehicles.

No experience needed; paid training.

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

is accepting applications for immediate staff positions!

• Child Development Supervisor (former Level 3) • Child Development Worker (former Level 2) • Child Development Assistant (former Level 1) or equivalency workers.

Returning to the field?

Staff Attraction Incentive worth $5000 in your pocket!

Willing to train for a career in child care?

Relief positions available.

Interested candidates are invited to submit applications to: Lisa LaFleur or Marci Albers Box 568 Bashaw, AB T0B 0H0 Fax: (780) 372-3951 or Email: bdssdc@gmail.com Call 780-372-2053 for more information or to discuss your opportunity to join our team.

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Think

INSIDEthe Box!

Our paper is delivered to homes weekly in the City of Lacombe and in the Town of Blackfalds.

If you live outside our delivery areas or would like an extra paper, you can pick up a copy at any one of these convenient locations:

LACOMBE LOCATIONS

Second Glance Books Fisher’s Pharmasave Mac’s Esso Fas Gas Lacombe Regional Tourism Royal Bank Newsbox Lacombe Arena Lacombe Express Office City of Lacombe Office Winks Sobeys Canadian University College ABC – Adventist Book Center Lacombe Co-op Grocery Store No Frills Gas Bar No Frills Grocery Store Lotto Counter at Lacombe Mall Shoppers Drug Mart Mary C. Moore Public Library Anna Maria’s Café Rexall Drugstore Petro Can Lacombe County Office

BLACKFALDS LOCATIONS Family Foods Store Blackfalds Library Blackfalds Town Office Abbey Centre

ALIX LOCATIONS Alix Foods Alix I.D.A. Drugs

GULL LAKE The EXPRESS is also available online cover to cover.

5019A 51 Street Lacombe, AB T4L 2A3

THINK GREEN (403) 782-5303 Fax: (403) 782-5344 www.lacombeexpress.com

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ARTS & LEISURE Cow Patti prepares to present The Foursome

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express As the season turns to spring, the thoughts of golfers begin to turn to hitting the links once again.

And just in time for that, Cow Patti Theatre presents its final show of the season, The Foursome.

Cow Patti Artistic Director AnnaMarie Lea said that the plot of The Foursome might revolve around a game of golf, but will appeal to those who aren’t big fans of the sport as well.

“It’s not a show for golfers per se,” said Lea. “You don’t have to know a thing about golf to enjoy it.”

With this production, Cow Patti welcomes back Director Walter Learning, who has returned after directing Cow Patti’s last production, Perfect Wedding.

Cow Patti also welcomes two new cast members, Wally MacKinnon and Edward Chaplin.

MacKinnon said he had never heard of Lacombe as he is from New Brunswick, before being contacted for a part in The Foursome, but now he is quite glad to be here.

“It’s absolutely wonderful, it’s fantastic,” said MacKinnon. He added he is happy to be working with Cow Patti and the cast of The Foursome. “It’s a great group of guys to be working with.”

Chaplin said that he has known both Learning and Lea for years and actually acted with Cow Patti before its current incarnation in Lacombe. He said he doesn’t care much for the game of golf, but finds his character in The Foursome a good fit because of it.

BEER BREAK – Donnie, played by Edward Chaplin and Ted, played by Wally MacKinnon pause their game of golf and have a drink in a scene from The Foursome. photo submitted

“For me, I hate golf. And so does my character,” said Chaplin. “So it’s a joy to play him.

The Foursome, by Norm Foster, is the story of four college friends who get together at their 25th reunion for a game of golf, some beers and to catch up.

Each one of them has more on his mind than the game at hand and the secrets of each of the players become

revealed as the duffers swing their way through 18 holes.

Donnie, played by Chaplin is a terrible golfer who would likely rather be with his family than on the course. Ted, played by MacKinnon is not happy to be up so early, but likes his beer and wakes up after a few. Rick, played by Bruce Tubbe is a hustler selling boats in Florida, who en-

joys living life. Cameron, played by Brian Young is a TV ad salesman who panics that his once-close group of friends is no longer quite so tight.

Learning said the play is a beautifully written farce. He added that most of the comedy is situational but Foster uses creative language and silence, which can speak louder than words, for some laughs as well.

All of the comedy and action of the play is enhanced by the fact that it is being performed in the clubhouse of a golf course.

“There is a theatricality in the irony of that,” said Chaplin. Learning added it is frustrating for some of the cast to be working on this project while it is too early to golf.

Lea said that connection between the play and the

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venue is actually one of the reasons she chose it.

“I wanted to compliment the Lacombe Golf and Country Club.”

The Foursome open on March 27 and runs until April 13 at the Lacombe Golf and Country Club.

For tickets and additional information, visit www. cowpatti.com or call 403782-2294 or 403-782-3956. news@lacombeexpress.com

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ARTS & LEISURE

Thursday, March 20, 2014

Longevity: do I really have the secret?

This month of my 90th birthday, a reader asks, “I like your way of speaking and getting the message across. You sure are witty and energetic. It does not sound like you’re in a ‘Home’. So what’s the secret of your longevity? I’m sure other readers wouldn’t mind knowing.”

It’s been said it’s better to be lucky than good. I was lucky to inherit the longevity gene. This is the best start any parent can give.

And I was lucky to have parents who taught me not to spend it foolishly.

I’ve been lucky to like what I do. At an early age I had a passion to be a doctor. Hell would have had to freeze over to stop me from accomplishing it. Being accepted at The Harvard Medical School put the icing on the cake.

I’ve been lucky to inherit the gene of ‘thinness’ which decreases the risk of obesity and its related problems, such as Type 2 diabetes. But I also step on the scale every day. My diet isn’t perfect but it avoids excessive fats, sugar, processed flour, and it concentrates on fiber.

I’ve been lucky to have the privilege of not being forced to retire. My plan is to do this 10 years after I’m dead! Being inactive physically and mentally kills people. I had the lucky break of becoming a journalist that allowed me to interview Nobel Prize winner Dr. Linus Pauling, among others. He believed humans need high doses of Vitamin C and lysine to wipe out coronary death.

I’m convinced without this knowledge I would not have survived to this age. See my web site www.docgiff.com to see what vitamins and minerals I take.

Early in my medical career I realized that Pogo was right when he said, “We have identified the enemy and the enemy is us.”

So I haven’t succumbed to the North American habit of popping a pill for every ache and pain, thus causing liver and kidney damage. This household has never even had an over-thecounter painkiller on its bathroom shelves.

Fortunately I realized that radiation therapy has been overused, so I have limited my radiation expo-

Dr. Gifford

JONES sure to CT scans, chest and dental X-rays, unless absolutely needed. Nor do I believe in the current fad of cholesterol-lowering drugs.

Rather, for 16 years I have used high doses of Vitamin C and lysine to keep my arteries open.

I’ve followed Sir William Osler’s advice that, “Alcohol for the elderly is what milk is for the young.”

I believe, as we age, alcohol in moderation is possibly the best therapy invented. It lowers blood cholesterol, helps oil the blood, decreasing the risk of blood clot, and is a great relaxant after a busy day.

I’ve never underestimated the value of laughter.

A sense of humour never killed anyone. And it maintains your sanity when you see the lack of common sense in medicine, politics and financial matters.

Napoleon Bonaparte, when wondering who to promote to General in his army, once asked his officers, “Is he lucky?” In war or peace Russian roulette often decides who reaches the senior years.

So has all this brought me to my 90th year? I’m not in a ‘home’ yet, but I have no delusions about luck.

Sooner or later, it gives out.

As Stein’s Law says, “If something can’t go on for-

ever it has to stop. It’s just a matter of when.” And Stein’s law always wins.

As for how I want life to end, I hope it ends suddenly. But more and more of us are coming to a slow, miserable, agonizing end. Due to an aging population many people are developing Alzheimer’s and other degenerative diseases that make the end of life a living hell.

I recently read where an asinine Canadian judge

and nursing home both refused to honour what any sane person would consider a reasonable Living Will.

They rejected it, allowing the patient’s suffering to continue. There should be a special place in hell for such judges. Next week, I’ll tell you what I have done to avoid this and why we should all get “Mad as hell”.

See the web site www.docgiff.com. For comments info@ docgiff.com.

Lacombe & Blackfalds We want your input.

We would like to receive ‘Letters to the Editor’ as well as local story ideas from the community.

Please submit to the Lacombe Express editor at news@lacombeexpress.com or call 403-782-5306

BAD TO THE BONE - Jacob Deibert performs Michael Jackson’s Bad during the Mock Rock Lip-Synch Contest at Ecole Lacombe Upper Elementary School last week. Deibert’s Brian Vossen/Lacombe Express performance won him the Audience Choice Award.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

The Lacombe & District Historical Society’s ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Will be held at 7 PM on THURSDAY March 20th, 2014 at the FLATIRON MUSEUM in Lacombe

We invite anyone interested in history and supporting their local Museums to attend. Come and learn about the Society’s plans for 2014. Membership in the society supports the operation of 3 local Museums in Lacombe; The Michener House Museum & Archives, The Flatiron Museum, and the Blacksmith Shop Museum. For more information please call (403) 782-3933 / (403) 755-6935 or visit us online www.mhma3.blogspot.ca

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Thursday, March 20, 2014

HOMES & LIVING

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CONTEMPORARY VISION - This sitting area of an Abbey Master Builders show home in Blackfalds gives the viewer a contemporary feel with the accented wall hanging art work and glass table tops.

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A legacy reflected in a home’s decorative elements This week we had a tragic loss in our family, Grama Frieda my sweet newly-related mother in law went home to heaven in her sleep and we are all left to mourn the loss of this lovely lady.

I am watching my husband and his siblings as they prepare for the funeral and this is the closest I have been to actually planning a funeral instead of just attending, there is a lot of work to do.

When it comes to our possessions, the value of them is all about perspective. What may have cluttered up Gramas house a week ago is now precious and wanted by children and grandchildren alike. The things we choose to have around us may have little earthly value but the

Kim

MECKLER emotional price tag is limitless when we perceive that these will be the last items attached to our beloved family member.

My mother-in-law was a smart and observant lady; when her children went into her home after her death they found a list of her worldly possessions and names of the grandchildren who were bequeathed each item.

It was obvious that over the years she had paid attention to what her grandchildren liked or

who had created a special memory at the kitchen table or in her favorite chair.

It was a touching tribute that speaks of a caring and loving woman who knew that this place was not her home and stuff is just….well, stuff.

When I look around my home it makes me wonder what my ‘precious’ possessions will mean to my children and grandchildren when I leave this earth. My daughter will never know how passionate I am about certain items and I’m sure she will ask herself why I kept this painting or that sculpture for so long. How outdated my taste is and how silly her old mom was for not updating her home.

I think a good exercise would

be to write a story for some of the more important items in my life so that not only my legacy can live on but my reasons for loving certain items.

Not in a materialistic way but in a way that can convey a story, a trip or a fond memory that may be associated with certain items.

I want my grandchildren to know how as a child I played with MY Grama’s elephant statues that she brought from her missionary work in Kenya and how she gave them to me when I got my first home. I would like them to understand why I have designed every single home around them whether or not they are in fashion simply because I love them and they remind me of her.

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It is important that we fill our homes with not just fashionable but meaningful finds.

When we look at a painting in our living room may it remind us of our first visit to the ocean and I hope that jar of sand and shells by your bathtub takes you back to your lazy sunny days from your Mexican honeymoon.

I wish for you to be able to share those memories with those you love the most and I pray that they bring you joyful thoughts throughout your life. Design is meant to enhance our worldly home experience but I believe that it can reach beyond our time on this earth.

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

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Thursday, March 20, 2014

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