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Thursday, May 8, 2014

A Better World ‘Neighbours’ steps up to aid local family Program reaches out to help Central Albertans with various projects

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hen Angela Trca and Todd Bawtinheimer bought their home in Red Deer, they knew it was going to be a bit of a fixerupper.

“It was a bank foreclosure, so it was trash,” said Trca.

Not only was the house in disrepair, Trca said she and her family also planned to make a few renovations to accommodate her daughter, Nyah.

Nyah is 11-years-old and has a number of disabilities, such as epilepsy and cerebral palsy, brought on by an unusual chromosomal trans-location, said Trca. Because of these complications, Nyah cannot move around without being pushed in a wheelchair and she is also non-verbal.

Because Nyah needs so much assistance, Trca has not been able to work outside the home in several years. This put a financial strain on the family of four and made it difficult for them to get started on the necessary renovations.

In addition to that, Trca said that Bawtinheimer had planned to do a lot of the work on the house himself. However, before he was able to, he was involved in a serious workplace accident last November that left him unable to do the work himself.

“We couldn’t figure out a way to make this happen, and then Todd’s accident sealed our fate.”

That is where A Better World Neighbours stepped in. A Better World Neighbours is the local branch of the well-known A Better World Foundation that is based in Lacombe. While A Better World engages in charitable projects overseas, Neighbours is dedicated to doing the same thing a little closer to home.

Ronda Ziakris, project coordinator for A Better World Neighbours, said that Trca’s family had been nominated for this year’s signature project. She said even the nomination felt like “An answered prayer.”

“I was just shocked,” said Trca.

“I was like, really? Wow.” When Trca later learned their nomination would be the signature project this year, her reac-

DEMOLITION TIME - A Better World Neighbours volunteer Keenan Rose gets to work demolishing a bathtub as construction begins for this year’s signature project on May 5th.

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tion was much the same. She added that she felt humbled by such a showing of support.

Ziakris said it is exactly the kind of reaction Neighbours hopes to give.

“There is no greater feeling,” said Ziakris. She added that Trca, like many subjects of Neighbour’s projects, has struggled with accepting this assistance.

But, Ziakris has told her that accepting help is a gift too.

“When you allow people to bless you, you are also blessing them,” said Ziakris. “It’s not easy to accept help.”

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“Our neighbours need our help,” said Ziakris. “People living right next door to us are hurting and sometimes we don’t even know it.”

She and the rest of her crew began work on the home on May 5.

Trca and her family will be out of the home during the construction and will return to see the completed project.

For this project, Neighbours

will be removing the bathtub and shower from the bathroom to install a bath table and a barrierfree shower. They will also be widening the doorways in a few of the rooms, including Nyah’s bedroom and the bathroom.

In the living room, a wheelchair ramp will be installed so that Nyah can spend time with her parents and older brother Jacob, 11, as a family. Outside, new concrete will be poured to improve an existing wheelchair ramp entrance to the home.

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Ziakris said that with most Neighbours’ projects, little donations are given in the way of funding. Instead, local businesses donate resources so that projects can be completed.

“One hundred per cent of the materials are donated,” said Ziakris. She said that, in this particular project the paint, flooring and tile were all donated. Of course, the labour is also done by volunteers donating their time and expertise as well. news@lacombeexpress.com

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Thursday, May 8, 2014

Local IODE member named provincial president

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express On April 25, Mary Lou Wilson was installed as the president of the provincial chapter of the Imperial Order of the Daughters of the Empire (IODE).

Wilson, who is also president of Lacombe’s local IODE

chapter, said she knows the new position will likely come with a lot of responsibility, but she is looking forward to it all the same.

“I’m new at the job, I know that it’s probably going to be a lot of work, but I am looking forward to it, yes,” said Wilson. “It will be nice to really feel a part of things.”

Wilson said that prior to becoming the provincial presi-

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dent, she had already served on the provincial executive for a number of years in different capacities and in 2012 received a provincial life membership. She said that other members of the executive had been after her to work her way through the ranks and become president for some time but other commitments prevented her from pursuing that goal until now.

As president of the provincial chapter, Wilson acts as a liaison between the provincial chapter and the national chapter. She is also responsible for coordinating between all the local chapters within Alberta and acts as a representative for the IODE, attending many of the functions throughout the year for initiatives the IODE supports.

Wilson joined Lord Lascells chapter, the local Lacombe IODE chapter 37 years ago when she first moved here. She said she didn’t know very many people in town and the one woman she did know was a member of the IODE who invited her to a meeting.

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BADGE OF OFFICE - From left, Mary Lou Wilson receives her president’s badge from Angela Dean as she was installed as provincial president of the Imperial Order of the Daughters of photo submitted the Empire.

“I’ve been there ever since,” said Wilson, with a laugh. She added that joining the club played a large role in helping her settle in Lacombe and get connected with the community.

Since then, Wilson has made a lot of friends in the community through the IODE. She added she has also really come to appreciate the programs and projects the organization supports.

There are a number of initiatives the IODE supports including education, healthcare and social services. Wilson said it is important to support things like these because they don’t always have the resources they need.

“A lot of these programs are not supported as well as they could be by the government. They need extra help, so that’s why we do it.”

One of Wilson’s top priorities as president of the provincial chapter is to increase recruitment. She said the IODE, like many service clubs, has a problem with dwindling numbers as some members are getting too old to take on the responsibilities they used to.

“I mean, I’m no young chick anymore either,” said Wilson.

“A lot of the members are well into their 80s and it’s a struggle to get new ladies.”

Wilson said that some potential new recruits might be overwhelmed by what might be expected of them. She said some say they don’t have the time, but the IODE only meets once a month.

More than that though, Wilson said that she thinks a lot of people simply don’t know enough about IODE. Some people have never heard of the club or if they do, know little about what the group actually does, she added. Therefore, Wilson said that she hopes to increase the club’s exposure hoping that it generates more interest in the IODE and leads to more recruits at all levels.

“There’s a lot of new people moving to Lacombe these days and they probably haven’t heard of it, haven’t a clue what we do. That applies locally and across Canada.”

Lord Lascells chapter meets at 7:30 p.m. every fourth Tuesday at St. Andrew’s United Church. For more information about the IODE, contact Mary Lou Wilson at 403-782-3923. news@lacombeexpress.com

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Thursday, May 8, 2014

Historical Society advances on path to new headquarters

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express The Lacombe & District Historical Society is moving through the process of building themselves a new home.

Last year, the Society began the process of researching, fundraising and raising awareness for a new facility that would eventually serve as a permanent headquarters.

Such a facility is necessary for the Society as it currently rents out the space at the Flatiron Museum and is out of space both there and at the Michener House.

Jennifer Kirchner, president of Lacombe & District Historical Society said that the new facility will help the Society in its mandate to preserve history of Lacombe and the surrounding area.

She added this is especially important in a city like Lacombe where history is such a big part of its image.

“I know when I had the opportunity to move here, this is what people identified Lacombe with - the old buildings, the old layout, the history.”

Not only will the new building serve as a headquarters for the Lacombe & District Historical Society, it will also be home to a number of other local organizations including Lacombe Tourism, the Historical Society’s archives and will be a museum with space for permanent displays as well as rotating exhibits.

Marie Péron, executive director for the Lacombe & District Historical Society, said that making the facility multi-use has made the project a little more complex.

“When you build a museum there is a lot that goes into it, you aren’t just designing a building you have to think of what’s going to go inside of it,” said Péron.

“It’s a large project.”

HISTORY’S FUTURE - This mock-up shows what the future home of the Lacombe & District Historical Society could look like.

This new facility will also allow the Historical Society’s archives to be accessible by the general public.

Currently, the Society’s archives are tucked away in boxes and while resources can be provided to the public on request, it requires a lot of work to find and dig out any archives as they are stored now.

In the new facility, Péron hopes to have the archives digitally accessible by the public.

“I KNOW WHEN I HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO MOVE HERE, THIS IS WHAT PEOPLE IDENTIFIED LACOMBE WITH - THE OLD BUILDINGS, THE OLD LAYOUT, THE HISTORY.” JENNIFER KIRCHNER She said that the Society is currently undergoing a lot of work to do a full inventory of their collection in order to make that a possibility.

“That’s an important step,” said Péron.

“Our end goal in terms of being an archive is to provide access to this information,” she added.

“So as much as we want to preserve and collect it, we need to know, at the end of the day, how to make it accessible as well.”

The Lacombe & District Historical Society is just now creating a committee to begin the logistics of planning and constructing a new building.

Péron said that this committee will be responsible for undertaking research, consulting professionals, designing the facility and anything else that needs to be done before it can be constructed.

At this point, nothing is set in stone as to what the new facility will look like, but the plan is to construct a new stand-alone building next to the Michener House.

The new building will then be attached to the 1918 addition at the back of the Michener House.

However, the new building will still be a distinct structure from the Michener House.

It will have its own entrance, its own displays and its own facilities.

This new building will allow for some of the administrative facilities currently in Michener House to be moved to the new building making room for more ded-

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It will also enable wheelchair access to the Michener House.

“The new building will actually answer a lot of our needs,” said Péron.

So far, fundraising for the new facility has been fairly low-key.

Approximately $10,000 has been raised so far for the new project.

Most of the funding so far has come from a variety of sources such as bake sales, craft sales and personal donations from members of the local community, said Péron.

She added that part of the reason for the ‘every dollar helps’ fundraising approach is to not only help build awareness but also to bolster involvement within the community for the project.

She said that building community support for the project now will make it easier to overcome future challenges later on down the road.

For more information about the Lacombe & District Historical Society, the new project and the museums in Lacombe, call 403782-3933 or email maski@ telusplanet.net.

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George Mobley, pioneer builder of Lacombe An official government survey map prepared by J. McAree in 1893 showed a log cabin at the south end of Gull Lake where the township line now intersects the lake shore. McAree identified the owner of this cabin as a squatter named George Gale Mobley, the first known settler in what is now the Summer Village of Gull Lake. Immigration records show 1893 as the year Mobley and his son Frank arrived in Canada so it is obvious he wasted no time in claiming squatter’s rights.

When the area was officially surveyed those rights were trumped by a land grant issued to the Hudson`s Bay Company (part of the agreed compensation for the territory initially granted by King Charles II to the ‘Company of Adventurers’). However, full title was restored to George by a Dominion Land Grant dated May 7, 1897. He subsequently sold this property to William Weise and today it comprises the east end of the summer village.

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At Gull Lake he established a reputation as a first class carpenter and was in high demand by settlers in the neighboring community of Lacombe. He built Mobley Hall at the north end of Nanton St. This became the centre for meetings of the Town council and all community meetings including the Lacombe Ag-

ricultural Society. In 1895 he built the Puffer shopresidence near the north end of Nanton and the adjacent boarding house that was later operated by the Maxfield family. Subsequently he built the imposing Puffer residence on the CE Trail, the Puffer-Chung Block on Nanton north of the Victoria Hotel and the first Catholic church (1903) located on the lot sold to Legion in 1949.

He married Annie Laidlow Fernie (1867-1951), daughter of the pioneer Presbyterian Minister Rev. John Fernie, on Jan. 12, 1898, and they raised two children, John Fernie Mobley and Victor Laidlaw Mobley. In 1906, he purchased a half section in the name of his wife and in partnership with William Wiese, Edward Martin and Robert Scott prepared a development plan of 72 lots for this area. It is said that the name Aspen Beach derived from the name they chose for this development.

George maintained an active interest in Lacombe for two decades, serving as mayor in 1908. He and

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Maskepetoon, the Lacombe Historical Society, is indebted to Carroll Atkinson for initiating contact with the Mobley family. At that time she was the acting executive director of the Society. The Mobley web site includes a photo of G.G. Mobley and his second family taken at Lacombe August 1909 in the studio of John Scales G.G.’s son Frank also took an active role in Lacombe’s business community. In partnership with Bradshaw he was operating the Albion, a licensed hotel said to have been built for Col. James Walker of Cal-

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OPINION Not a blood sport Last Friday, Havoc Fighting Championships held Havoc 5 in Red Deer.

Once again, the tickets to the event sold out and a full house gathered.

It’s not surprising considering the popularity of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA).

Some say it is the fastest growing sport in the world and that professional fighters are the most recognized people in the world.

Canadian Hockey fans may not like to hear it, but it has even been said that Canadian Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighter (and champion) Georges St-Pierre is more widely known than Wayne Gretzky. Comments like these cause some unrest among the general population because, while MMA is incredibly popular, it is also incredibly controversial. Many people seem to think it is akin to a blood sport and condemn it.

Hockey players are revered for their athleticism and hockey is recognized as our national pastime.

Fighting doesn’t help hockey teams win a game, yet it is still part of the game and we accept it as such.

When a brawl breaks out in a hockey game, fans erupt with cheers and shouts. The bigger the fight, the more excited the crowd gets.

Why is it then, when two athletes get into the cage to participate in a sport that is nothing but fighting, it becomes a blood sport?

Surely, such a contest should have more merit when fighting is the actual goal, not less.

Some people may think MMA fighters are thugs who get into the sport so they can beat up other fighters who think it’s cool to get into a fight. Those people are wrong.

Most fighters are extremely dedicated and highly trained athletes.

They don’t want to beat each other up, they want to test their skills against each other and see if they can best each other using their skills and technique.

It’s the same as any other sport, it’s just that the mediums are different.

In hockey, players skate, check and score goals to best each other and prove who is the better team. In MMA, the goal is the same, fighters just strike to land kicks, punches, elbows and knees and grapple to force

submission moves to prove who is best.

It’s confusing to brand fighters, athletes who pour their hearts and souls into their art, as thugs while other athletes are praised for their dedication to the sport. It is time we stopped painting all fighters with the same brush and started

examining the individual cases. Sure, there are still thugs in MMA, but you find jerks in any sport.

There are plenty of goons in hockey but that doesn’t mean the sport itself is only for louts. Regardless of the sport, all athletes deserve recognition for their dedication.

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Lacombe is a growing City with potential for development. The City of Lacombe is working to grow the community through a number of projects, including residential, commercial and industrial land development.

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Failure to obtain such consent may result in legal action without further notice.

I would like to highlight a few key undertakings – in various stages of planning. You can view the details of these plans at http:// www.lacombe.ca/doing-business/ planning-development/planning/ land-use-plans.

In March, council adopted the outline plan for the Rosemont Estates and Bowett Ridge Development in north Lacombe. It includes 34 single family lots, 10 of which will be accessed through Rosedale Valley and the balance accessed by Cranna Lake Dr. The Rosemont Estates/Bowett Ridge development will be constructed in two phases. Phase 1 will encompass the Bowett Ridge (east) portion of the development from Cranna Lake Dr. and Phase 2 will

encompass the Rosemont Estates (west) cul-de-sac off 56th St. Development within the plan area will adhere to the City’s Natural Spaces Management Plan, which allows for limited, low density residential development adjacent to Rosedale (56 St.) and an area to the north of Cranna Lake Dr. at the crest of the hill, the remaining lands are dedicated as either environmental or municipal reserves, to maintain a physical link between Cranna and Elizabeth Lakes.

Trinity Crossing at Terrace Heights, a Laebon Homes project, is another new development located north of the existing Terrace Heights, east of C&E Trail, and west of the Lacombe Airport.

Phase 1 of the Trinity Crossing project is before council for rezoning and the subdivision plan identifies 41 single family lots.

The integrative nature of the open space areas within the development ensures that residents will benefit from the passive and active recreational amenities identified in this plan and the road network has been designed for efficient and safe movement of both vehicle and pedestrian traffic.

McKenzie Ranch is continuing its expansion. The City approved an application for the development

of an additional 32 units. We are anticipating further development of Phase 3 within the McKenzie Ranch development area.

The majority of land within the McKenzie Ranch Outline Plan is intended for residential development, and the pattern of the collector and local roadways allows the for development of residential land uses in clusters to help distinguish the various segments and to provide a greater sense of identity of these sub-units with the plan.

A number of park and open space amenities have been identified within the Outline Plan and will be accessible by the residents of this development through a network of pathways.

The City is proceeding with construction on Len Thompson Industrial Park Phase II, which is located immediately east of Hwy. 2A and north of Hwy. 12, and is bound by the CRP Railway lines along the west and southern boundaries, and Wolf Creek along its southeast boundary. The project encompasses approximately 15 acres of land, with the majority of the sites slated for light industrial development.

The City is committed to creating a quality, attractive and successful industrial park while considering the opportunities and constraints

of the area. The proposed development is an extension of existing industrial uses and is an ideal location and continuation of surrounding land uses.

A portion of land located along the eastern portion of the plan area has been set aside with the intention of being utilized by the City for the development of a civic works yard. In addition to being the future location for the infrastructure services building, the yard will be used for materials storage and maintenance purposes.

One of my goals as mayor has been the attraction and development of a major hotel for Lacombe.

Michener Park was selected as the best site for such a project. I am pleased to say that currently, a land sale agreement is being finalized with a hotel developer and the City is working on subdividing the property, and on re-zoning land for the hotel site.

The City is ‘open for business’ and council and staff are working hard, often behind the scenes, working with stakeholders to facilitate both residential and commercial development, to help our City grow and ensure a prosperous future for all citizens.

Steve Christie is the mayor of Lacombe.

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Thursday, May 8, 2014

Death by measles in this age?

How would you react if your unvaccinated child or grandchild died from measles?

No doubt your response would be one of agonizing grief.

What you wouldn’t know is this personal tragedy did not have to happen in 2014. Unfortunately, I bet not one doctor in a thousand knows how Dr. Frederick Klenner successfully treated this viral infection

Dr. Gifford

JONES over 60 years ago.

Doctors are not the only ones unaware of Dr. Klenner. One of Canada’s leading newspapers reported there was no specific antiviral treatment for this highly infectious disease. It was wrong. This editor committed a major error by not reading history.

Worldwide measles has been, in the past, one of the major causes of death among children. It’s estimated before the measles vaccine became available nearly three million children died every year from this disease.

Today, in this country about 95% of children are vaccinated against measles. But in some areas the rate drops as low as 50% making these children susceptible to infection. Particularly, when they travel abroad and bring the virus back home or when foreigners carry it to North America. Now, several cases of measles have appeared in Canada.

Measles should not be looked on as a minor disease, as death occurs in about 1-2% of cases. The complications are far from minor. Some children develop pneumonia, diarrhea and dehydration, encephalitis with swelling of the brain and in some cases blindness.

So who is Dr. Klenner? He graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in 1936 and entered practice in Reidsville, South Carolina. He believed that natural remedies were safer than drugs.

In the ‘Clinical Guide to the Use of Vitamin C’, Dr. Lendon H. Smith outlines numerous cases on how Dr. Klenner quickly

cured a variety of viral diseases by the use of intravenous Vitamin C. He reports of a 10-month-old baby with high fever, watery nose, dry cough, red eyes and rash characteristic of measles. Dr Klenner gave the baby 1,000 mg of Vitamin C every four hours and the temperature dropped, the cough stopped and the rash disappeared.

Another child with measles developed encephalitis, became stuporous and responded only to pain. He cured the child by both intravenous and oral Vitamin C. A 23-year-old man with mumps developed swollen testicles, the size of tennis balls. After 1,000 mg of intravenous Vitamin C the pain subsided. During the next 24 hours he was given 2,000 mg of intravenous C every two hours. His fever returned to normal in 36 hours and he was up and about in 60 hours.

Dr. Lendon Smith describes how Klenner discovered intravenous C could also dry up chicken pox lesions and subdue viral hepatitis. But Dr. Klenner’s most important study involved the polio epidemic of 1948-50. He treated 60 polio victims using intravenous doses of Vitamin C, up to 200,000 mg every 12 hours for four days.

None developed paralysis. He soon learned that the sicker the patient the higher the dose required.

Vitamin C works by entering all cells where it neutralizes toxins and viruses.

It’s been aptly said that, “Unless white blood cells are saturated with Vitamin C, they are like soldiers without bullets.”

It is hard to know how this renewal of measles virus in Canada will end. Some people with measles fail to follow instructions to isolate themselves. But how tragic that some may die due to the dust collecting on the work of Dr. Klenner.

Critics claim that Vitamin C is ineffective. But they’re all making the same error of failing to use sufficient amounts for a sufficient period of time.

Klenner’s advice to doctors was right to the point. He said he had never seen a patient who could not benefit by Vitamin C. He added that while doctors are pondering the diagnosis, they should be giving plenty of Vitamin C. See the web site at www.docgiff.com. For comments info@docgiff.com.

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For more information contact: Clasé van Iperen 403.396.3708

List of Sponsorships for 2014 Lacombe District 4-H Achievement Day

Awards Sponsorship • AK Trailer Repairs • Alberta Breeders Service Ltd. • All Sports CresƟng • Andy & Susanne Mueller • ATB Financial • B.T. Bar Ranch/ Bickford Family • Bank of Montréal • Bentley & District Agriculture Society • Bentley Agencies • Biggelaar Builders Ltd • BJV Feed Management • Black Wolf ExcavaƟng • Bresee Farms • Central Veterinary Clinic • Clive Lions Club • Comet Welding • Cooperators Advantage Insurance Group • Crossroads Breeders Co-op Ltd • Darryl & Anissa Friesen • Davron Trucking Ltd. • Chessor Farms • Dow Chemical Canada ULC • Durham Creek Farms • Empire Auto Sales

• Fountain Tire – Lacombe • G&S Meat Farm Kills • GB Farms • General Appliance Lacombe Ltd • Gish Law Oĸce • Gull Lake Veterinary Services Ltd • Healthy Herds • Heritage Chrysler • Hunter Hydrovac • Hydrodig Ltd. (Bentley) • Innisfail AucƟon Mart • Jones Creek Livestock ConsulƟng Ltd. • Klinck Memorial • Lacombe Agencies-Clarke Insurance Services Inc. • Lacombe Audio Video Unlimited • Lacombe City Cinemas • Lacombe Feeder’s AssociaƟon • Lacombe Ford Sales • Lacombe Lions Club • Lacombe Veterinary Centre • Leto’s Steak House • M & M Meat Shops • Montgomery AucƟons Services • Neil & Leona Glover

• NOVA Chemicals • Oatway Seed Farm Ltd. • Panago Pizza • Parkland FerƟlizer (Lacombe) • Pentagon Farm Center • Pinz Plus • Rainy Creek Herefords - Allan Wilson • Re/Max Realty • Riser Development • Sekura Livestock Ltd/RimbeyJeī Fritz • Servus Credit Union –Bentley • Servus Credit Union- Lacombe • Skylark CaƩle Company/Oro Family • Stone Willow Veterinary Services Ltd. • TD Canada Trust-Ag Services • Tony and Kathy Kamlah • Velocity Hydrovac Services Ltd. • Weidner Motors Ltd. • YB Quality Meat • Zuidhof Feeders Ltd.

Ground Sponsorship AppreciaƟon Supper Sponsorship •Parkland FerƟlizer (Lacombe) PlaƟnum •Burnt Lake Livestock Mart Ltd. •Central Alberta Co-op Ltd. •Cervus Equipment – Ponoka •Lacombe County – Bleacher •Proudash Trucking Gold Sponsorship •Crop ProducƟon Services LTD •Douglas G. Campbell Professional Corp.

•Lacombe Express •Lacombe Globe •Maximum Controls •Pidherney’s

Silver Sponsorship •Central Alberta Agriculture Society •Denick Enterprises Ltd. •Hannas Seeds •Lil Shavers •Pioneer Hi Breed LTD •Sunny 94 Radio •Wagner Seed Farm Bronze Sponsorship •Cooperators Advantage Insurance Group (2006) Inc. •Cruickshank & Hemmingson •Future Ag. Inc. •Lacombe Country Feed Store •P Quintaine & Son •Rodono Industries Ltd. Friends of 4-H •AFSC •Ponoka FerƟlizer

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fyi EVENTS Royal LePage Lifestyles Realty Garage Sale & BBQ for Shelter Foundation– 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. on May 10. No Frills Grocery Store, Corner of Woodland Drive & Highway 2A, Lacombe.

The Compadres – James Keelaghan and Oscar Lopez (the Compadres) are playing Saturday May 10th at St. Andrew’s United Church. Tickets are $40 in advance and $45 at the door.

Tickets are available at St. Andrew’s (call 403-782-3148) and Sunny 94 (call 403-786-0194) or call Tom at 403-341-9348.

Proceeds to go towards humanitarian projects in Guatemala.

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– May 31. Supper begins at 6:30 p.m., dance at 9 p.m. until 1 a.m.

Featuring music from The Spy Hill House Band. Tickets $45.

Contact Kathy at 403-782-4194.

Advance tickets only by May 28.

Kozy Korner Seniors Centre Dinners – Every Tuesday at noon.

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

Real Men Sing Barbershop! The Wild Rose Harmonizers Barbershop Chorus is a chorus for males of all ages who love to sing four-

Bentley Farmers Market – opens May 17 and runs every Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at the Bentley Curling Rink. For more information call 403-748-4809.

Ellis Bird Farm Opening - Ellis Bird Farm will be opening for the season on Monday May 19th at 11 a.m. Families will have the opportunity on Opening Day to build nestboxes and there will be door prize draws held throughout the day. Tours of the site will also be offered.

Rotarians Annual Lobster Dinner – May 30 at the Lacombe Memorial Centre. Featuring entertainment by Gery Schubert as Captain Jack Sparrow. Tickets $75 each. Cocktails at 5:30 p.m. For more information contact Peter DeWit at 403-318-6271 or by email at pdewitmba@gmail.com.

Annual Spring BBQ and Cabaret

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.

Lacombe Old Time Dances and

Lacombe, Rocky Mountain House, and Innisfail. Contact 403-3466772 for more information.

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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Lacombe Hospital Auxiliary Bake Sale, Tea and Raffle - May 14th at the Hospital and Care Centre. Bake sale begins at 2 p.m. and the Tea at 2:30 p.m. All proceeds go to buying equipment for the hospital.

Lacombe Farmers Market – This year’s market season begins May 16. This year, the Lacombe Farmers Market will be held in a new location, the arena parking lot at 5429-53 St. Markets run every Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. until October. Call 403-782-4772.

at 9:30 a.m. Help make quilts or bring your own quilt/craft to work on. Visit blackfaldsunitedchurch.com or call 403-8854780 for more information.

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403-782-5330 part 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.

Quilting and crafts – Held at Blackfalds United Church on Mondays

Jams at Kozy Korner– May 11 and 25 at 1 p.m. $3 Admission.

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 learned Taoist Tai Chi before.

Participate in classes of your choice. Available in Red Deer,

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. 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 403346-0320 for a list of meetings.

Writers’ Ink, The Red Deer & District Writers Club has weekly meetings (every Tuesday) in the old farmhouse at Sunnybrook Farm (4701 30 St.) from 7 to 9 p.m. We meet, share our writing, and offer constructive criticism to one another. We also do our utmost to improve our craft

by Skyping professionals in the field of writing, by inviting guest speakers to our Spring Workshop and to the occasional meeting. Our professional library is increasing as is our knowledge gained from members who are constantly seeking new challenges and sharing successes and failures with the group. Guests are welcome!

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.

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City Page lacombe.ca

City Council Dates Lacombe City Council Meetings are open to the public and all are encouraged to attend. Meeting agendas are posted online at www.lacombe.ca by 3:00 p.m. the Friday before every Council Meeting.

The next scheduled Regular Council Meeting dates and times are:

2014 Capital Works Program to improve road safety

Monday, May 12, 2014 at 5 p.m.

Monday May 26, 2014 at 5 p.m.

Monday, June 2, 2014 at 5 p.m. (Committee Meeting) Monday, June 9, 2014 at 5 p.m.

The City of Lacombe has entered into a contract with Border Paving Inc. for the 2014 Capital Works Program, at an estimated cost of $1,170,000 + GST, and has signed a professional services agreement with Stantec Consulting Ltd. for construction and post-construction monitoring professional services for the program.

What’s New

Notable improvements in this year’s program include the signalization of 50 Street/54 Avenue intersection, and the installation of a right turn-only barrier from 50 Street onto 50 Avenue, as per the 2013 City of Lacombe Transportation Master Plan.

Recycling program now accepts glass and plastic grocery bags Great job Lacombe! Through your efforts, so far we have already recycled approximately 40 tonnes of recyclables through the recently started residential Blue Box recycling program. We apologize for the few hiccups that occurred in the first couple weeks of the program, as we work hard to get things running smoothly.

Thank you again for your input - we’ve heard your concerns, and we’re going to expand the materials accepted in the program. We’re excited to announce that from now on, you can also put glass and plastic grocery bags in your blue box! Just clean off bits of food and other residue, and it’s okay to leave the labels on glass jars.

Using your blue box will allow you to cut your garbage in half. If you have any questions or concerns about the recycling program, visit www.lacombe.ca/garbage, or call (403) 782-1261.

This year’s program also includes a stormwater outfall improvement near Henner’s Pond to preserve and protect the bank and shore of the pond, where erosion of the slope has been observed. Construction crews will also install the final lift of pavement on Woodland Drive, completing the sewer replacement project started in 2013.

Please see the chart below for the 2014 Capital Works

Program work schedules:

Item Schedule A

Schedule E

Henner’s Pond Ouƞall Improvement Woodland Dr / C&E Trail to Cranna Lake Dr Final Overlay 49 A Ave / Hwy 2A to 52 St - Road Rebuild 49 St / 52 Ave to 54 Ave - Road Overlay Right Only Barrier - 50 Ave / 50 St

Schedule F

Par Court Road RehabilitaƟon

Schedule G

Signals - 54 Ave / 50 St and Road RehabilitaƟon

Schedule B Schedule C Schedule D

MulƟ-Day Detours Required (major excavaƟon or work period) None

Full ConstrucƟon Period (including landscaping, line painƟng and paving) September 2 - October 4

July 2 - July 3

June 9 - July 11

June 27 & July 3

May 31 - July 3

June 26 -27 & July 3-4

June 3 - July 4

June 10 - July 8 May 31 - June 3, June 26 & July 4

June 10 - July 9

July 5 - July 19

June 26 - August 16

May 29 - July 4

*Schedules and construction dates are subject to weather and other factors. Contact engineering@lacombe.ca or go to http://lacombe.ca/living/infrastructure-projects for construction updates.

Are you prepared for 72 hours in the case of an emergency ?

Emergency Preparedness Week focuses on planning and preparing yourself and your family to cope with a sudden disaster situation. Such a crisis may seem like a distant possibility, yet natural disasters such as blizzards,

For a chance to

Win a Block Party

sponsored by Lacombe Coop, stop by City Hall, visit www.lacombe.ca/blockparty or email sbeauclair@lacombe.ca to enter during the month of May. Draw will be done on June 2, 2014.

floods or tornadoes, accidents such as chemical spills and service disruptions such as power failures can strike any community, including ours.

Be safe. Be prepared! www.lacombe.ca

A neighbourhood block party is the opportunity for neighbours to get together, meet each other and have fun. Connected communities are safer communities, getting to know your neighbours benefits everyone!

To get started contact Sonya Beauclar with the Community Services Department at 403-782-1267 or sbeauclair@lacombe.ca

The City of Lacombe would like to thank all the schools, youth groups and other that participated in the annual PitchIn Week clean up campaign. You are all super hero’s to us!

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City Page lacombe.ca

Spring time Community Clean-Up Campaign The bi-annual Community Clean-Up Campaigns provide residents with an opportunity to dispose of household and yard refuse that cannot be placed in regular garbage bins. This year’s spring Clean-Up Campaign takes place from May 20-29. Please do not set items out prior to May 17, 2014.

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• Please place all items for disposal at the front your property, and not on the sidewalk, alley or street; items must be left at the property line.

Debris left in the alleys will not be picked up. Ensure that pedestrian and vehicle traffic are not blocked. Do not place refuse next to or touching the bin used for normal household garbage pickup. Please have items place out by 7:00am on the day your area is scheduled.

Refuse must be organized and separated into piles for pick up. It is the responsibility of the homeowner to separate these piles.

All items must be sorted and neatly tied, bundled or bagged. Trees, brush or limbs cannot be more than 10 feet long or they will not be picked up. Please separate material according to the list below for pick up: •

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Brush & Wood – treated, painted, and stained wood needs to be separated into a general rubble pile. Do not include construction material in this pile.

Leaves, Sod and Garden Waste – these can also be taken to either the Wolf Creek recycle site. Leaves & garden waste can be taken to the green colored yard waste bins spread throughout the City for disposal.

Metals Appliances including fridge, freezers, AC units etc. – all food must be removed Furniture Swing Sets & Trampolines - dismantled & separated according to metal/plastic components

Items that will NOT be picked up or are recyclable: •

Unmanageable piles and piles that are not sorted or separated

Hazardous Waste – oil, cleaning solutions, paint, antifreeze, aerosols, railway ties, etc.

Construction Waste – deck boards, fence boards, construction timber, drywall, concrete, roofing materials, porcelain toilets or sinks, etc.

Cardboard – please break down boxes and take to the Wolf Creek Drive recycle site for disposal.

Fall Community Clean Up Schedule: Day 1 - Tuesday, May 20, 2014 South of 50 Ave (Hwy 12) Mackenzie Ranch Iron Wolf Day 2 - Wednesday, May 21, 2014 North of 50 Ave (Hwy 12) to 56 Ave Between C&E Trail & 60 Street Close Day 3 - Thursday, May 22, 2014 North of 50 Ave (Hwy 12) to 56 Ave Between C&E Trail and 45 Street Day 4 - Friday, May 23, 2014 Willow Ridge Fairway Heights Cranna Place, Cranna Cove Day 5 - Monday, May 26, 2014 Parkland Acres Mobile Home Park The Lakes (inc. Cranna Lake Dr. & Lakes Close) Woodlands Bruns Park Heritage Estates Day 6 - Tuesday, May 27, 2014 Elizabeth Park Regency Park Lincoln Park Day 7 - Wednesday, May 28, 2014 English Estates Hearthstone Country Ridge Estates Day 8 - Thursday, May 29, 2014 Terrace Heights Henner’s Landing College Heights Any items placed out after the schedule date for pick-up will remain the responsibility of the resident owner. For a full schedule of areas and pick-up dates please visit www.lacombe.ca and for more information call 403-782-6666 or 403-782-1261.

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

PERMIT#

LOCATION

DEVELOPMENT

May 1

61/255.15

74 Burris Pointe

Home Occupation 1

Permitted Use with Variances Take notice that the following permits have been approved by the Development Authority as a Permitted Use with Variances as noted: DATE PERMIT# LOCATION DEVELOPMENT 61/250.72 61/250.74

9 Edith Avenue 56 Estella Crescent

Spring time water quality This time of year, Lacombe residents may notice that the water from their faucets tastes and smells different. This is caused by spring runoff, the high water flows encountered when warmer temperatures cause snow in the watershed to melt. This can cause higher than normal stream flows and flooding in low-lying areas. This melt-water will carry with it dead and decaying organic material such as leaves and grasses, as well as mud and silt that is stirred up by increased stream flows.

The City of Lacombe gets its water from the Red Deer Treatment Plant via a regional water line that connects Blackfalds, Lacombe, and Ponoka. The City of Red Deer uses a surface water supply (Red Deer River), as a source of drinking water for its residents and its regional customers.

All surface water supplies such as Red Deer’s are susceptible to high turbidity and high organic loading during the annual spring snow melt and runoff. These conditions can sometimes give the raw water a disagreeable colour, odour and taste. The water treatment process removes most of these tastes and odours; however enough may remain after treatment to be noticeable to the consumer. Residents may also notice a slight discoloration in the water when filling white sinks or tubs.

The colour in the water can contribute to the musty or earthy tastes that are associated with spring runoff.

Please be advised that the treated water at the tap is still safe to drink. The water that leaves the City of Red Deer Treatment Plant meets and exceeds all of the standards contained in the “Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality.” The City of Lacombe frequently tests the water for quality and follows all provincial guidelines to ensure the water is safe.

Due to spring run-off conditions, the taste and smell of the treated water can last for between three and six weeks.

Mountain run-off in late June and early July can also cause water to smell, if accompanied by heavy rainfall in the watershed.

Kinsmen Aquatic Centre Summer swimming lesson registrations begin on May 6, 2014. Sing up early to reserve your spots. Please go to www. lacombe.ca/pool for lesson schedules.

Current to May 1, 2014

May 1 May 1

Public Notices

Single Family Dwelling with Lot Coverage Variance Deck with Lot Coverage Variance

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

PERMIT#

LOCATION

DEVELOPMENT

May 1 May 1

61/250.77 61/250.70

5920 Highway 2A Bay 4 – 4425 Heritage Way

Light Equipment Rentals Restaurant

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

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

Pet ownership responsibilities The City of Lacombe receives many complaints from parks and trails users regarding dog owners not scooping up after their pets. Enforcement Services would like to remind dog owners that the amended fines for failing to remove defecation are now: first offence - $100; second offence $150; third offence - $200.

Also, the municipal Dog Control Bylaw #265 states the requirement for dog owners to leash their dogs in public areas. As there is an off-leash area in Michener Park, all dogs off their owner’s property must be leashed at all times with a leash no longer than two meters (six feet) in length, in order to protect the public and other pet owners.

Control is a main factor when owners are out walking their dogs. When a dog is on a leash longer than two meters (six feet), the person is not able to pull the dog back in order to grab the dog or collar. Long leashes allow the dog to be a greater distance from the owner, and the dog will attempt interaction with a pedestrian even if it is not wanted. There is a risk of the longer leash becoming tangled around the legs of a pedestrian, causing them to trip and fall. Also, if two dogs were to get into a fight, the long leash will get tangled around them, and they will not be able to be separated.

For more information, please contact Enforcement Services at (403)782- 6666.

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deadline: Monday @ noon

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

Funeral Directors & Services

Oilfield

800

DRIVER/SWAMPER for a small knuckle picker.

Must have all oilfield tickets.

Room for advancement.

Fax resume to 403-342-1953

Personals

60

COCAINE ANONYMOUS 403-396-8298

Out of Town May 9th - 11th, 8 am-8 pm 56017 Hwy 54, Caroline Moving sale.

Everything must go!

ALSO AN OPEN HOUSE.

Hair Stylists

760

ADAM & EVE UNISEX In the Parkland Mall is seeking P/T / F/T HAIR STYLISTS Please drop off resume in person.

WE are looking for a F/T or P/T journeyman (60% commission with ticket) or Clerical apprentice hairstylist for busy family salon in Lacombe. Great wages OFFICE assistant req’d for and benefits packages.

Clive area trucking company.

Bring resume to Hairapy at Knowledge of trucking Lacombe Center Mall industry and general knowledge of maintenance an asset but willing to train.

Flexible hrs. Exc. wages/benefits. Fax resume to 403-784-2330 Medical or call toll free 1-800-613-7041 email: Full-Time/Part time dhecht@telusplanet.net Employment Opportunity Licensed Practical Nurse Panel Manager The Wolf Creek Primary Care PAYROLL & AP Required for car dealership. Network is hiring Licenced Must have payroll experi- Practical Nurses to work in medical clinics in ence preferably with ADP Lacombe, Ponoka and system, with Excel and Sylvan Lake. These are Word. Must have computer skills. Email resume to: Monday to Friday positions with no shift work or weekdanderson@ ends. The Panel Manager pikewheatonchev.ca works in a one-on-one relationship with a family doctor. Goals include increasing efficiency in the family doctor’s office to Farm Work improve access for patients, enhancing the patient’s primary care Faberdale Dairies Ltd. experience, and improving is in need of 3 Dairy Farm clinical outcomes and Workers (NOC 8431); quality of life. The Panel F/T-Permanent; Manager will be taught $12.37/hour; 10 hours/day, how to assist the physician 50 hours/week, Shift work and clinic to use informabetween 7:00AM-5:30PM tion technology and and 3:00PM-1:00AM; 1-2 healthcare knowledge to varied days off per week; ensure that patients Duties: Milking cows; receive chronic and Operate, maintain and preventive care. The clean milking equipment; majority of Wolf Creek Handle, feed and care for Panel Managers are dairy herd and young Licensed Practical Nurses, stock; Perform other relat- however other health care ed farm duties as required; professional will be considSome secondary school ered for these positions. education is required; Interested applicants Basic farm knowledge in should submit their all aspect of milk produc- resumes by May 23, 2014, tion; At least 1 year work to info@wolfcreekpcn.com experience; Mail or E-mail or via fax to 403.782.5431. resume: Employer : FaberThe Wolf Creek Primary dale Dairies Ltd.; Work/ Care Network would like to Business Location: R.R. thank all applicants for #1, Tees, Alberta, Canada their interest; however only T0C 2N0; E-mail: those applicants selected g.e.faber@platinum.ca; for an interview will be Phone: 403-704-0383 contacted.

720

790

755

In search of a motivated, enthusiastic individual to join our Petrofield team.

You will responsible for material handling and deliveries. This position requires the following competencies: vehicle operation, vehicle inspections, preventative maintenance, administrative reporting, projects and other assignments. The qualifications needed are the following: grade 12, minimum 2 years’ experience in similar type trucking and experience in a manufacturing environment, valid driver’s license class 5 and a clean driver’s abstract. Our Company has an enthusiastic, fast paced working environment with advancement for motivated individuals, and an excellent benefit package. Wage would be commensurate with experience/skills. Please email or fax resume to 403-742-1905 or e-mail jnishida@petrofield.com LOCAL SERVICE CO. in Red Deer REQ’S EXP. VACUUM TRUCK OPERATOR Must have Class 3 licence w/air & all oilfield tickets.

Fax resume w/drivers abstract to 403-886-4475

Restaurant/ Hotel

820

RAMADA INN & SUITES req’s. Permanent Room Attendants. Exp. not nec. will train. Approx. 35 - 40 hrs/wk. Rate: $12.75 $14/hr. Duties incl’d but not limited to: vacuuming, dusting, washing floors, making beds, empty trash, disinfecting & cleaning bathrooms. Performance based bonus program.

Must be fluent with verbal l& written English, be physically fit. Applicants may apply in person at 6853 - 66 St. Red Deer T4P 3T5 or fax 403-342-4433 or email: info@ramadareddeer.com

THE HAMPTON INN GASOLINE ALLEY

Looking for room attendants F/T & P/T, P/T breakfast bar hostess.

Must be avail. all shifts.

Will train. Drop off resume or email: cheri.arthur2@ hilton.com No phone calls.

Restaurant/ Hotel

820

880

The Tap House Pub & Grill req’s full and part time cooks. Apply with resume at 1927 Gaetz Avenue between 2-5 pm.

Trades

850

HOURLY taper needed. $25-$30/hr. depending on experience. Call Steve POSITION FILLED BRICAR CONTRACTING now hiring Heavy Equipment Operators, Skid Steer Operators and Laborers. Send resumes to: office@bricar.ca or fax 403-347-6296

* Adults * Youths * Seniors *

Carriers are Needed to Deliver Central Alberta Life afternoons & evenings one day per week

The papers arrive ready to deliver.

NO COLLECTING!

Phone Loren at 403-314-4316 ************************** To order your own home or office delivery of the Red Deer Advocate Newspaper Phone our Circulation Department at 403-314-4300

PENHOLD

Adult Newspaper Carriers Needed For Early Morning Delivery of the

RED DEER ADVOCATE Six days per week.

Delivery by 6:30 a.m.

Full Time, 37.5 hours a week. $14.67/hr. to $20.39/hr.

Depending Experience The candidate would be responsible for the recruitment of carriers for delivery of Advocate, EMC and CAL routes by various methods incorporated by the Circulation Department.

This would include telephone calls, distribution of recruitment flyers, posters, networking, group presentations, advertising, use of social media, along with various other methods.

The position would require interviewing, screening and signing up carriers for delivery, along with cold calling.

The candidate should have an outgoing personality, along with the ability to multi task.

This should be complimented with excellent written and oral presentation skills. The position requires very good organization skills, the ability to work independently and in a group setting.

For this position you must have good computer skills, a valid driver’s license with good driving record.

A company car may be available during working hours.

The candidate must be able to pass a criminal background check.

The hours for this position would be Monday to Friday, working every 6th Saturday, 7.5 hours a day, with start times at 10 a.m. or earlier.

Please forward resume to: Red Deer Advocate, Attention Doug Sibbet 2950 Bremner Ave., Red Deer, AB T4R 1M9 Email: dsibbet@reddeeradvocate.com Fax: 403-341-4772

Papers arrive at your home and are ready to deliver.

Phone 403-314-4316

INNISFAIL Adult Newspaper Carriers Needed For Early Morning Delivery of the Six days per week.

Delivery by 6:30 a.m.

QUICKLINE CRANE INC. CAMERON BAY in Blackfalds HOLDINGS INC. is looking for a o/a McDonald’s in Red Deer MOBILE CRANE & Gasoline Alley East and West is now hiring F/T & P/T HOISTING OPERATOR Food Service Supervisors. with experience.

Wages are $12.50 to $13.50/hr, Must be a minimum third depending on experience year apprentice & have and availability. Candidates good knowledge of truck must be able to work a mount & all terrain cranes. variety of shifts and have 3 Competitive salaries to 5 yrs. previous experience includes benefits. in fast food and supervisor Must have a Class 1 license. exp. Must be able to super- Please submit all resumes vise crew of up to 20 people by email to: at one time. Part time kyle@quicklinecrane.com applications will be accepted from Canadians and Permanent Residents PAINTER F/T currently living in Canada.

Commercial/Residential Apply in person at Brush/Roll Application.

37479 or 37428 Hwy 2, Red Deer, or email resume Exp. req’d. Vehicle req’d.

Contact Drew at CCL to: cbay22@telus.net 403-596-1829 or fax to 403-783-4251.

CARRIER SUPERVISOR

INNISFAIL

RED DEER ADVOCATE

C & C COATINGS in Innisfail is seeking F/T Sandblasters and Painters exp. with Endura an asset.

Competitive wages and benefits. Fax resume to: 403-227-1165.

880

Misc.

Help

SPRINGBROOK

NOW HIRING

Well Testing Personnel Experienced Supervisors & Operators Must have valid applicable tickets Email: lstouffer@ testalta.com

Misc.

Help

Papers arrive at your home and are ready to deliver.

Phone Loren at 403-314-4316 lwiberg@reddeeradvocate.com You can sell your guitar for a song... or put it in CLASSIFIEDS and we’ll sell it for you!

Buying or Selling your home?

Check out Homes for Sale in Classifieds

* Adults * Youths * Seniors *

Carriers are Needed to Deliver Central Alberta Life afternoons & evenings one day per week

SPRINGBROOK The papers arrive ready to deliver.

NO COLLECTING! Phone Loren at 403-314-4316

************************** To order your own home or office delivery of the Red Deer Advocate Newspaper Phone our Circulation Department at 403-314-4300

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 VELOX EAVESTROUGH Cleaning & Repairs.

Reasonable rates. 340-9368

Escorts

1165

ENHANCING the lives of men with physical challenges 587-877-7399

Auctions

1530

BIG STRAPPER AUCTIONS SALES EVERY WED. @ 6 pm.

Moose Hall 2 miles south of Ponoka on 2A NEXT ANTIQUE SALE Sun., May 4, 1 pm WE BUY FOR CASH. 403-304-4791 Check website for full listing

www.bigstrapperauctions.net

Livestock

2100

BLACK ANGUS YEARLING BULLS ALSO HERD SIRES, Misc.

TOMBOY & JACK .

Services Quiet disposition, quality genetics & semen tested.

5* JUNK REMOVAL Vaccinated. George Lane 403-885-5732 or Property clean up 340-8666 Ross Lane 403-860-2973

1290

Moving & Storage

1300 Mobile Lot

MOVING? Boxes? Appls. removal. 403-986-1315

Yard Care

1430

GARDENS ROTOTILLED 304-7250 Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY

THE ROTOTILLER GUY Garden Rototilling & Yard Prep. 403-597-3957

3190

PADS $450/mo.

Brand new park in Lacombe.

Spec Mobiles. 3 Bdrm., 2 bath. As Low as $75,000.

Down payment $4000. Call at anytime. 403-588-8820

Houses For Sale

4020

2 SPEC HOMES Ready for your colours.

Can be shown at any time.

10 & 98 MacKenzie Cres.

Lacombe. 403-588-8820

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Careers

Employment Opportunity:

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Successful Careers Start here

QualiÄcations: •Minimum grade 12 education •Sound knowledge of maintenance & operation of equipment •Sound knowledge of construction and maintenance practices •Valid class 5 Alberta Drivers License •Ability to work independently when required •Must be physically able to perform the duties of the position •Must accept and be trainable in First Aid and WHMIS Level one Water Distribution/Waste Water collection Operator preferred or willing to acquire certiÄcate in future.

The position requires the incumbent to be on an on-call schedule and work a 40 (forty) hour week, regardless of weather conditions.

Salary dependent on qualiÄcations and experience.

Closing date: open until suitable candidate hired A more detailed job description can be viewed on the Village of Alix Website at: villageofalix.ca Resumes can be either mailed to the Attention of CAO: no phone calls please Village of Alix, Box 87, Alix, T0C 0B0 only applicants selected for an interview or email: cao@villageofalix.ca will be contacted.

SUMMER STUDENT JOB OPPORTUNITY Job Title: Visitor Services Officer Start Date: June 1 to August 31, 2014 Schedule: 7 hours per day, 5 days a week

Central Alberta Co-op Ltd. @ our Lacombe Liquor Store, English Estates is looking to ¿ll the following position:

Candidates must be available to work weekends.

Job Description The Visitor Service Officer assists the Lacombe & District Historical Society to deliver on-going cultural services and host special events during local Festivals at the Museums, including Canada Day and Lacombe Days. They welcome and provide local tourism information to visitors in addition to leading guided Museum and Walking tours and other programs at the Museum. The Visitor Service Officer assists the Executive Director of Lacombe & District Historical with day to day operations of the museums and archives in Lacombe.

Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria of the Young Canada Works Student job program.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. Applications will be received until the position is filled.

Applicants can submit a cover letter and resume to the Lacombe & District Historical society in person or by mail: 5036 - 51 Street Lacombe, T4L 1W2 or electronically to maski@telusplanet.net

Sungold Specialty Meats Ltd. Located in Innisfail Alberta is currently recruiting for the following positions:

• Labourers • • Meat Butchers/Cutters • 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.

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

LIQUOR CLERK Casual part time position (>24 hrs/wk) Àexibility for evenings & weekends as well as daytime shifts.

Liquor experience an asset.

Applicants must be minimum of 18 years of age.

Prior to hiring, candidates will be required to complete a Criminal Record Check.

Some lifting up to 50 lbs. required.

Salary based on experience.

Please drop off an application or resume at our location or to: Human Resources Manager Central Alberta Co-op Ltd. 6201-46 Avenue Red Deer, AB T4N 6Z1 Fax: (403) 341-5811 E-mail: c.krogman@centralab.coop

CROSSWORD

HOW TO PLAY: ANSWER

Fill-in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 only once.

Each 3x3 box is outlined with a darker line. You already have a few numbers to get you started. Remember: You must not repeat the numbers 1 through 9 in the same line, column or 3x3 box.

CLUES ACROSS 1. Compartments 5. A fencing sword 10. Curtsies 14. Moonfish 15. U.S. Senator Spector 16. Norse goddess of old age 17. Become stuck in 18. Vestige 19. Beat with a cane 20. Literary elephant 22. Nursing group 23. Cobitidae fish 24. Reprocessing discards 27. Graphic cardiac cycle 30. Hyrax 31. Stage of a journey 32. Show host: Bergeron 35. Wine cask 37. Resting place 38. Cab 39. Spills the beans 40. Dishonorable man 41. Tossed, taco or fruit 42. If not 43. Scarf 44. Brook sound 45. Dip lightly into water 46. Box, abbr.

47. ___ - you’re it!

48. Word element meaning ear 49. Light-skinned race 52. Book jacket notice 55. Before 56. Alt. sp. of 5 across 60. Melodic Hindu music 61. The Laws of Status - Gablach

63. Swiss river 64. Feels ill 65. A secret store 66. Greenish blue 67. Greek goddess of discord 68. Dunce cap shaped 69. El __, Texas town CLUES DOWN 1. Hair grooming tool 2. Samoan capital 3. A cutting remark 4. Remove fleece 5. College admission test 6. Orderly arrangements 7. White (French) 8. Remembered 9. Midway between NE and E 10. Obscure with mist 11. Earthenware water pot 12. Alliance 13. Breathe deeply and heavily 21. 1936 fishing film 23. Liquefied natural gas 25. UC Berkeley 26. Improvised explosive device 27. Pulled away 28. Arum lilly 29. Take hold of 32. Italian aviator 33. Laud 34. Relating to TV images 36. Relative biological effectiveness (abbr.)

37. Blat 38. Bar bill 40. Ripieno 41. Adventure stories 43. Heat unit 44. Actress Ling 46. Rig 47. Fly 49. Unrefined 50. Born under the Ram sign 51. Civil Rights group 52. Hillside 53. Den 54. Grapefruit and tangerine 57. Indian weaverbird 58. Geological times 59. Gambling town 61. Reciprocal of a sine 62. Hogshead (abbr.)

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SPORTS

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HIGH FLYER - Lacombe wakeboarder Nakita Schaab, 15, gets airborne during her run at the Nautique Wake Games in Orlando, Florida in April.

photo submitted

Local wakeboarder returns from international competition

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express It didn’t take long for Nakita Schaab to catch the bug.

When she was 10, Schaab took up wakeboarding along with the rest of her family.

The same year, Schaab competed in and won her first wakeboarding competition.

Now 15, she recently returned to Lacombe after a six-week stay in Orlando, Florida for her first international competition.

She said she loves the sport and enjoys developing as a competitor.

“I think it’s the coolest sport ever,” said Schaab. “And the more you learn more tricks and stuff, the more you want to go; the more you want to learn even more tricks – it just keeps going and going.”

Schaab competes in boat wakeboarding

where there are no ramps or obstacles to lift her out of the water. That means the only thing she uses for a lift is the wake of the boat itself. Schaab launches herself into the air using the wake to perform tricks. She is then judged on her performance based on the intensity, height, difficulty and variety of her tricks.

Most recently, she competed in the Nautique Wake Games and placed third in the Junior Women 14-18 division. She said that, no matter the result, she was happy just to be there. “It was definitely an experience, no matter how I did, I was super glad to just be there,” said Schaab. Still, she added she was very happy with how she competed. “I had a very good run, so I was very happy with my run.”

Schaab participated in a training camp as part of the Canadian development team

as well as training at Freedom Wake Park in Orlando prior to her competitions.

“IT WAS DEFINITELY AN EXPERIENCE, NO MATTER HOW I DID, I WAS SUPER GLAD TO JUST BE THERE.” NAKITA SCHAAB She said the whole experience was well worth it. “It was super fun just to do something different instead of off-training and waiting for summer.”

Usually when she can’t get into the water to train, Schaab practices on a trampoline. She said that a lot of the tricks and maneuvers she uses when wakeboarding are very similar when performed on the trampoline. In the summertime, Schaab trains with her father pulling her behind

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the boat nearly every day.

At this point, she isn’t exactly sure where wakeboarding will take her, but she does have a few goals in mind right now.

“I want to do this for as long as I can and I want to go as far as I can,” said Schaab.

“One of my goals in the next couple years is to go to worlds, once I get to that level.”

Schaab added that competing and training in Orlando was a good way to test out whether or not she could compete at that level. “It was the biggest thing I’ve ever done,” said Schaab. “It definitely prepared me for the summer.”

Each summer, Schaab participates in a number of competitions throughout Alberta. She said she is also looking forward to competing at the national tournament in Ontario this year. news@lacombeexpress.com

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Wagar hopes to grow in third season of AAA

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express It is often said that baseball is a game of failure. Even though most players fail more often than they succeed at bat, they are still considered great when they do make a hit.

For Ty Wagar, a Lacombe resident playing for the Red Deer AAA Midget Braves, it is one of his favourite aspects of the game.

“You go one for three, you fail two out of three times and you are one of the best players out there, so that’s what I like most about it,” said Wagar.

Baseball has an interesting dynamic among team sports.

While in the field, players work together as a defensive unit. At bat however, players are on their own to score points and it is each batter against the pitcher.

For Wagar baseball is a team sport broken up into individual aspects. He said that while each player has his own stats at bat and even must make his own decisions while in the field, all of that contributes to a bigger picture.

“It all goes towards helping out the team.”

Wagar has been playing baseball for most of his life. He started

around the age of five and hasn’t stopped.

This is Wagar’s second year with the AAA Red Deer Midget Braves and his third playing AAA ball.

Up until his second year of bantam ball, Wagar played in Lacombe. He said he decided to try out for AAA in his second year of bantam because of a desire to play at a higher level of competition against the best players in the province.

“I just wanted to improve my game and see how good I could get,” said Wagar. He added it has been a good move for his development in the sport.

“I’ve grown each year as a player.”

When he first started playing at the AAA level, Wagar noticed a big difference in the level of competition and the level of effort needed from players to compete, he said. “Players were a lot bigger and stronger, everything happened a lot quicker,” said Wagar.

“It was a more intense game.

“Teams were better and everything got harder.”

Wager said that it took him a little while, but he managed to put himself at the same level as the other players.

“At the start it was a struggle,”

GROWTH AND EXPERIENCE - Ty Wagar recently began his second season with the Red Deer AAA Midget Braves.

He is looking forward to growing more as a player this season. said Wagar. “But you keep working hard, eventually you catch up.”

Another reason Wagar gave for competing at the higher AAA level was that he wanted to see how far his abilities in baseball could take him. So far, Wagar said he

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has attracted more attention as a AAA player and is looking forward to Team Alberta tryouts in the fall.

“You get noticed a lot more, I’d say, in midget AAA because you are playing at that higher level.”

As for just how far Wagar sees

baseball taking him, he said that he hopes to attract enough attention to get into talks with colleges. He added he would like to get a scholarship or at least get the chance to play ball at the college level. news@lacombeexpress.com

The Lacoka Junior Locos win two in weekend events

BY WES AMENDT Special to the Express The Lacoka Locos Junior B lacrosse team continued their winning ways this past weekend with two wins in their opening home stand.

On Saturday the team played host to the Okotoks Ice at the Ponoka arena and started things just under a minute on a goal by second-year player Jordan Smyth in his first game of the season. The Ice would tie the game two minutes later. The Locos scored two more to take a 3-1 lead after the first period.

Okotoks would score early in the second to pull within one but the Locos continued

their solid play with two of their own before the Ice tallied one with a minute left in the second to close the gap to 6-3 after the second period.

The teams traded goals in the third and the Ice scored with 45 seconds left to pull within one but the Locos were able to hang on for an 8-7 win.

Dustin Bell led the way with three goals and a pair of assists, Smyth had a four point game with two goals and two assists.

Trevor Anderson and Darian Buffalo each chipped in with a goal and assist while James Wood rounded out the goal scoring. Riley Workman came off the injured list picking up a pair of assists and Carson Barnes also picked up an assist to round

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out the scoring in a closely contested game.

Zac Atsinger played a solid game in goal to pick up his first win of the season.

On Sunday the Locos took on the Innisfail Yetti for the second time in a week. The first period was cautiously played with the Lacoka team scoring four minutes into the contest and the Yetti tying it up with two minutes left to finish the first 1-1.

The Locos had a strong second scoring five goals while the Yetti managed to get two by goalie Willem Court and the local boys took a 6-3 lead into the break. The Locos continued their strong play in the third scoring four more and giving up two to come away with a 10-5 victory. Bell again led the way with four goals and one assist for a league leading 32 points in the first four games. Workman showed his scoring

touch picking up two goals and three assists. Braeden Grant chipped in with a goal and two helpers with singles coming from Smyth and little brother Cooper, a midget affiliate, playing in his first junior game.

Buffalo had another two point game with a goal and assist with Tony Kozak (three), Barnes (two) and Brennon Elder (one) all picking up assists. Court continued his strong play in net recording his third win of the season.

The Lacoka team will travel to Innisfail for their third meeting of the season on May 9th and then host the Calgary Wranglers on May 10th at 5:15 pm at the Ponoka arena. The Locos will then move their program to Lacombe until the end of June before returning to Ponoka in July to finish out their season.

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ARTS & LEISURE Blues master thrilled to rock Fratters with new CD

BY MARK WEBER Lacombe Express Blues giant Harpdog Brown is back with a fired-up new CD and he’s including Red Deer on the new project’s release tour.

The Harpdog Brown Band performs at Fratters on May 14th in support of What It Is, which was released in early March.

Packed with what fans have grown to expect from Brown over the past three decades, the disc captures what the man is all about – a flat-out commitment to creating some of the finest blues music around.

From the classic swagger of Big Rockin’ Daddy and All Night Boogie to the sloweddown instrumental simmer of Blue Lights, it’s certainly all here. Of course, Brown is truly in his element in a ‘live’ setting where he can let loose and his music’s intensity heats up to an entirely new level.

Other gems include the sleek Doncha Know I Loves You, How Come, In My Younger Days and the irrepressible charms of If Ya Wanna Grow Old and Whiskey Bottle.

There’s not a misstep to be found as the CD rolls along – it’s vintage Brown from start to finish, and there’s no doubt he’s itching to get on the road and introduce the cuts to the masses.

The guys wrapped the disc in just a few days ‘live off the floor’ which suits the material perfectly. And although some recording had been done late last year, Brown felt the band (which includes drummer John R. Hunter, guitarist Jordan Edmonds and bassist George Fenn) hadn’t give the tunes enough of a road-test just yet.

So he essentially looks on those early sessions as a kind of pre-production. And today, the results are right where he wants them – Brown looks at What It Is as particularly special as it’s basically a debut CD for his relatively newly-configured band.

“I could see a difference in the band from November to January – (several gigs) really tightened up and toughened up the band,” he explains. “Things were a lot more together.”

Already, fans are liking what they are hearing – and new fans are joining the ranks. Even prior to its release, tunes from the project were climbing charts.

“With this album, we decided we were going to go all out,” he said, pointing out he hired a respected blues publicist who promptly sent out discs to a multitude of

CLASSIC SOUNDS - Introducing a slate of new tunes, the Harpdog Brown Band performs at Fratters in Red Deer on May 14th. blues deejays. That was prior to May 1st, which Brown describes as the beginning of the campaign to spread the word.

“I was getting airplay before we started our campaign and the first week of April, the album entered the Roots Music Report charts. On the blues charts in Canada, it entered at number five with four songs also in the top 50. And on the American blues charts it entered at number 39 on the top 50.

“This is the year I feel it’s up to me to get it all in place, and do as much as I can to set the rest of my life up to do what it is I believe I’m on the planet to do.”

Back to new CD - it’s polished but raw, with the energy of a live show punctuating the project at every turn. Plus, the CD also really showcases Brown’s vocals – he’s of course an extremely talented musician but as seen here, has the pipes to match.

Having been in the business for more

than 30 years, Brown has shared the stage with such greats as Matt ‘Guitar’ Murphy, Pinetop Perkins, The Powder Blues Band, Jack de Keyzer and the late Dutch Mason to name a few.

He cites Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters, Little Walter Jacobs, Sonny Boy Williamson, James Cotton and Tom Waits as key influences in his own development as an artist.

Originally from Edmonton, Brown can indeed be described as a gifted singer and an imaginative harp player who brings traditional blues into the 21st century.

As to his early days, he started playing instruments before he even really knew what they were. As a youngster, his mom would plunk him down with a lap steel guitar and he would come up with all kinds of stuff. In his late teens he landed his first gig as a guitarist with a singer.

The guys would open for comedians, and

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although it wasn’t exactly where his heart was it was during times like this Brown really began to see his ability to connect with audiences.

Next up he joined a rock band which further solidified his love for touring.

He eventually settled into the genre that would truly fit – the blues. It’s heartfelt nature, rife with honesty and gritty authenticity, is what has been so compelling to him over the years.

Ultimately, Brown pretty much feels at home wherever he finds himself. It’s a good trait to have, as he’s committed to touring and relishes the realities of life on the road.

“All my life I’ve been drawn away from the ‘regularities’ of life – I think I was born with gypsy blood,” he has observed. “I don’t like boredom. I like being busy and I like change.”

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ZAP! returns with classic tale

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express It seems there is nothing that can’t be made better with a few gags and some fantastic singing.

Evidently by ZAP!’s latest production, The 3½ Musketeers, Alexandre Dumas’ timeless work The Three Musketeers, is no exception. Once again, it is obvious that the cast and crew of ZAP! Theatre has taken great care in creating this production. All of the sets are expertly crafted and costumes are very well put together.

ZAP!’s production of The 3½ Musketeers even features live steel swordplay on-stage. This addition to the show makes it even more exciting and keeps the audience interested. Still, the highlight of this year’s production is, as usual, the singing.

As if the acting, set design and costumes and battle choreography weren’t enough, the cast of the The 3½ Musketeers has also put a ton of hard work into performing some fantastic numbers.

The story of The 3½ Musketeers begins with the play’s hero, the ambitious but inexperienced Darth Canyon (Daniel P. Allers) setting out from his farm in the province of Gascony, France for Paris to become a King’s Musketeer.

On the way, he meets the Three Musketeers; Pothole, (Jonathen Allers) Applesauce (Luke Wagner) and Armistice (Ben Butcher) – and challenges them to a duel.

Unfortunately for the foursome, dueling is illegal and the enforcer Soupcon (Shaina Roesler) happens upon the fight; he and his men attempt to arrest the mus-

keteers. But, with the help of their new friend Canyon, the musketeers fight off their attackers and befriend the newcomer, pledging to help him become a King’s Musketeer like them.

While Canyon only wishes to become a Musketeer, greater things are afoot.

When the Queen (Nikki van der Molen) misguidedly gives a famous diamond necklace to Lord Buckingham aka Buck of England (Masan Caldwell), the three and a half Musketeers are charged with getting it back before its disappearance can be exploited by the evil first minister of France, Richelieu (Nathaniel Johnson) and his top agent, the seductive Countess de Whimper (Meganne Jeglum) to seize control of the throne from the oafish King Louis (Matt Jarvis) who is more interested in the costume he will wear to the fancy dress ball than running the country.

To get back the necklace and save France, Canyon and the Musketeers hatch a plan that involves deception, disguises and, oddly, getting locked in La Bastille.

Combine that with some great gags, onstage swordfights, singing and it is clear that ZAP! Theatre has hit another home run. ZAP! Theatre’s production of The 3½ Musketeers runs on May 9-10, 16-17 at Asker Lutheran Church. Friday night performances start at 7 p.m. Saturday matinee performances begin at 1:30 p.m.

Admission is by free will offering with all proceeds to go to the Christian Life Orphanage in Mwanza, Tanzania. For more information, contact Daniel Allers at 403348-1891.

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Ham and cheddar scones

Mother’s Day is fast approaching and a great way to treat that special lady in your life is to make her breakfast in bed.

Chef Dez on

COOKING One of my all time favourite breakfasts are the ham and cheddar scones that my wife Katherine makes for me. It is one that I request time and time again, and I am happy to share it with you.

Anytime we have made these for anyone, they always get rave reviews. The biggest tip I can give you is to not over mix the dough - this will make them tough.

Work the dough until it just holds together. Even if the dough looks a bit shaggy, that is ok - we call that ‘rustic’ in the culinary world.

Enjoy!

Ham and cheddar scones Recipe created by Katherine Desormeaux (Mrs. Chef Dez) “Omit the ham to make cheese scones or omit both ham and cheese for plain scones. You can add raisins or fresh blueberries to the plain scones.”

Makes 12 scones

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2 cups all purpose flour 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 tsp. salt 1 tbsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 cup very cold or frozen butter 3/4 cup old cheddar, grated or cut into quarter inch cubes 3/4 cup ham cut into 1/4 inch cubes 3/4 cup buttermilk 2 tbsp. whipping cream, optional Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

Prepare a jellyroll pan or two cookie sheets with baking spray.

Combine flour, sugar, salt, baking powder and baking soda in a large bowl. Using a medium fine grater, grate the butter into the flour mixture, stirring occasionally to coat the butter pieces in flour.

Toss in the ham and cheddar cubes to coat with flour.

Add the buttermilk and stir only enough to moisten. DO NOT OVER MIX. Divide dough in half. Directly on the baking sheet, form (but don’t over work) each half of the dough into a six-inch flat circle approximately one-inch thick.

Sprinkle the dough lightly with flour as necessary.

Cut each disk into six wedges, but don’t separate the wedges from each other - the support from the scones being side-byside will help them rise better. Optional - brush the tops with the whipping cream for a shinier finish.

Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown.

Immediately upon removing from the oven re-cut the scones on the score lines.

Cool for five minutes on the pan.

Chef Dez is a food columnist, culinary instructor and cookbook author. Visit him at www. chefdez.com.

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Some tips and tricks to paint like the pros It is a wonderful time of year for renovating and building, nothing says spring like putting a fresh coat of paint in a room.

Kim

MECKLER Paint is the least expensive way to spruce up your space and it carries one of the largest impacts. Years ago I went bold in a space in my house and painted it a vibrant red, I spent the next several days walking into that room just to stare at it – it was stunning.

As I am getting older I find the thought of painting a room to be less thrill and more trial. The procedure to take down all

the pictures, tape off the baseboards and repair walls is daunting and I can almost convince myself that the colour is okay just as it is - almost.

These days I hire my trusted painter/ brother-in-law to do my decorative painting and the satisfaction of having a freshly coloured room is much more fulfilling without all the hard labour. Maybe its laziness but mostly it is just too many years of renovating and painting, the magic is lost.

I still run into several of you do-it-yourself people who ask advice about paint.

Not only colour but basic tips and tricks to get a professional finish in your home.

My best advice starts here, don’t buy cheap paint. Spend a few dollars more per gallon and buy the mid-range or even the premiere products that are offered by your paint professionals. Premium paint has superior coverage and better scrub abil-

ity than ‘spec’ paint and it is more easily touched up when you have a bump on the wall. Over the years I have had many ‘opportunities’ to touch up walls and trim as life takes its toll on the house.

Preparation is important and it is a good idea to wash your walls with TSP, this chemical cleans the existing paint and creates a rougher surface for the new paint to adhere to.

If you have larger repairs that you have filled and sanded be sure to roll a quick primer coat over the patch to prevent the pigment in the new paint from soaking in.

This is especially important for dark colours, the porosity of the patch material will soak into it faster than the surrounding paint and you will be left with a dark colour blotch on the wall.

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My second best advice is, if you pick a colour from a line of paint (such as C2 or Benjamin Moore) buy it from that company. Many paint stores say they can match any colour but years later when you try to buy a touch up can from the original store you will find that the colours just do not match. Unless you keep the original can with the formula sticker on it you will be in for a surprise when you use a different brand of paint. Happy painting!

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

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