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New officer in charge looks forward to post RCMP Insp. Scott Tod comes to Red Deer with 25 years of experience

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nsp. Scott Tod is settling into his new post as officer in charge of the Red Deer RCMP. Tod, 51, recently moved to the City and has been officially on the job only for a couple of weeks.

His rank is currently that of inspector, but it will change to superintendent once the new rank is approved by the RCMP in Ottawa. Before moving to Red Deer, Tod was stationed in Wetaskiwin for three years where he was the officer in charge there and before that he was in Merritt, B.C. where he was in charge of that detachment as well. Tod, who grew up in Edmonton, has been in the RCMP for 25 years and said his interest was sparked for that career path at a young age.

“It is really all I wanted to do.

I thought about other things but I always wanted to be a policeman and I always wanted to be a Mountie,” he said.

“Both sides of my family were ranchers and farmers and I always heard the stories about their relationships with the Mounties and how they were part of the community and well-respected.”

He added some of the highlights over his career have included being part of the serious crimes unit in Coquitlam, B.C. “I really enjoyed that work and working on high profile cases and serious investigations.”

Another highlight has been serving as an RCMP officer in five different communities. “I’ve been in charge as a corporal, as a sergeant, as a staff sergeant and soon as a superintendent, so each one of those have been a real highlight because every community has been so different and every community has had their own challenges. Just to be part of improving policing and improving community relationships and morale – that’s what I’ve really enjoyed doing and that is why I have stayed in this career stream.

I like making a difference – I think we all do as police officers.

“And two days are never the same in police work so that’s what I enjoy. You get to meet people from all walks of life and whether

it’s good or bad or otherwise you get to see and experience things that many people never do.”

In terms of Red Deer, Tod said challenges for the community include economic growth and the location of the City. “My perception so far is that the challenges we are facing are tied in with the opportunities of the City’s strong economic development and the location of the City as well.

“When we have a strong economy and we have a great location that is centrally located between two big centres and it’s an attractive place for people to come there are huge opportunities for the City but with that come challenges, too. With all those great things come challenges with policing.

py to be in Red Deer and is looking forward to making a difference in the community.

“My family and I are very excited to be here on a personal

side. On the professional side, we are the largest RCMP contract in the province, we have a lot of resources and a lot of good people here. I’m excited to see how much

we can achieve, the relationships we can build, the quality of service we can develop and the morale we can create here.” efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

“I’M EXCITED TO SEE HOW MUCH WE CAN ACHIEVE, THE RELATIONSHIPS WE CAN BUILD, THE QUALITY OF SERVICE WE CAN DEVELOP AND THE MORALE WE CAN CREATE HERE.” INSP. SCOTT TOD “However, those challenges are not only related to policing but also traffic and housing as well as other programs.”

In terms of what Tod is looking to focus on right away, he said he is working on some of the initiatives that were started but not completed before he arrived.

“There were a number of initiatives that were started prior to my arrival. One of them is the differential call response – utilizing municipal employees to go to the less serious calls. That is something that has been left for me to implement and that is one of the things we are looking at getting going,” he said. “There are a number of in-house administrative initiatives. Having only been here for a short time there is still a lot that I am trying to observe and understand about how the detachment runs. We have 141 members so there are a lot of different units and we have around 80 support staff. There’s a lot going on. I also want to build my own relationship with the City.”

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Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Westerner Days set to kick off next month

BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express A family fun-filled tradition is set to take place in July in Red Deer.

Westerner Days takes place July 16th - 20th at Westerner Park.

The event kicks off with the annual pancake breakfast in the parking lot of Bower Place Shopping Centre on July 12th at 8 a.m.

More then 8,000 people attend that event every year.

A colourful parade will take place downtown at 9:30 a.m. on July 16th followed by entertainment, the midway and pony chuckwagons that run through until July 20th.

This year’s theme for Westerner Days is ‘This is My Westerner Days’. Attendees of the fair will be asked to share their Westerner Days experiences by posting their pictures online and using the hashtag #westernerdays and #mywesternerdays.

“To different people, Westerner Days means a lot of different things,” said Erin Gobolos, marketing manager for Westerner Park. “For the young family, Westerner Days may be about kiddie rides, the petting zoo, the family fun zone and ice cream; for the teenager crowd it may be about thrill rides, concerts, connecting with friends and sampling every food we have; and for the adult couple, Westerner Days may be about a date night at the pony chuckwagon races, the beer gardens or

lounge and concerts.

“We have so much to see and do at Westerner Days.

We want people to make it their own.”

A variety of attractions for young and old are slated for the week.

A number of shows will run throughout each day of the fair including Spandy Andy, Bandaloni, Super Dogs Disco Dogs, Doo Doo the Clown, the Copper Cowboy, Dale K the hypnotist and the Freddy Fusion Science Magic Show and Dave Sharp who is a speed painter, among others.

Entertainment on the mainstage where a number of musical guests are set to perform include Brett Kissel and Tim Hicks on July 16th, Diamond Rio on July 17th, Harlequin and Honeymoon Suite on July 18th and The Sheepdogs on July 19th. In the Molson Canadian Ranch each day KnowleDJ, a DJ from Las Vegas will perform as well the Aussie Rules Dueling Pianos. Randi Boulton will also perform in the lounge on July 18th – 19th as well.

All of the concerts are free with gate admission.

The 19th St. Market will offer a number of vendors who will be selling their wares. New this year in this area is a traveling exhibit called ‘It’s all about Cheese’. Shows will run on the hour, every hour where people can learn about different kinds of cheese and how to cook with cheese.

The Family Fun Zone is where kids will enjoy a petting zoo, arts and crafts

as well as various games.

Splash’N Boots from Treehouse TV will also be performing daily as well as Mystic Drumz – a safari dance adventure.

A number of rides for kids, youth and adults will be found on the midway, with two new rides being added to the line up this year. And the popular pony chuckwagons also take place nightly at 6 p.m. with the finals getting started at 2 p.m. on July 20th.

For those with an interest in agriculture, a variety of shows and competitions will also be held.

In addition, a number of off-site events will also be happening over the course of Westerner Days including daily pancake breakfasts, a chili cook-off competition and more.

Ride All Day passes will be sold at participating Central Alberta Mac’s locations beginning June 15th and ending at midnight on July 15th. This pass is $33 and includes the cost of the gate admission and gives the purchaser unlimited rides for one day.

Admission prices are $6 for seniors, $12 for adults, $10 for youth aged 13-17 and children five years and under get in free. Parking is $7.

Kid’s Day will take place July 17th where children 12 and under get free gated entry until 6 p.m. and Family Day on July 21st where a carload of up to six people will get into Westerner Days for $25, including parking. Kids aged 10 and

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For the second year a program entitled ‘We All Play’ will provide complimentary gate admission and parking to 125 Central Alberta families that may not have been otherwise able to enjoy a day at the fair. This will be run via Family Services of Central Alberta. As well, 70 fami-

lies from Aspire Special Needs Resource Centre will also be given Ride All Day passes to come and spend the day at Westerner Days.

There is also a new program called ‘Share the Fair’ where some of the entertainers will be going to perform for families at the Ronald McDonald House.

Meanwhile, Gobolos said she encourages all Central

Albertans to come and enjoy Westerner Days.

“It’s a great place to come and socialize with your friends and family and because of the diversity of things going on and the free entertainment this year, really, you pay your gate admission and you have a variety of entertainment to enjoy.” efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

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Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Arresting officer testifies in Rodney Arens trial Defense lawyer Donna Derie-Gillespie challenges testimony in voir dire

BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express The officer who arrested Rodney Arens at the scene of the collision on July 1, 2010 said he appeared intoxicated at the time.

Jean-Francois Tremblay, who currently works in Ottawa for the RCMP, was a peace officer employed by the RCMP at the time of the collision.

His testimony took place last week as part of a voir dire in the case. Justice Kirk Sisson is scheduled to make a ruling tomorrow regarding whether or not the testimony of the police officers who have been part of the voir dire will be admitted to the trial.

Arens, 36, of Red Deer, is charged with impaired driving causing death, impaired driving causing bodily harm, dangerous driving causing death, dangerous driving causing bodily harm and breach of recognizance. He has pleaded not guilty to all of the charges.

Arens has also been charged with three counts of refusing to provide a breathalyzer sample. Last month, the crown issued a stay of proceedings in regards to those three charges.

In 2010, police said Anouluck ‘Jeffrey’ Chanminaraj, 13, was riding in a Honda Civic with his then 18-year-old brother Jamie and 20-year-old sister Stephanie, who was driving, at about 11 p.m. on Canada Day when a Dodge Ram pick-up truck crashed into the passenger side of the car. Their car was turning left through the intersection of Taylor Dr. and Kerry Wood Dr. when it was allegedly struck by the pick-up truck. The siblings were on their way to see the Canada Day fireworks.

Jeffrey was pronounced dead at the scene.

Tremblay, who had been working with the Red Deer RCMP for five months at the time of the accident, said he was traveling south on Taylor Dr. when the call came through dispatch advising of a motor vehicle collision at Taylor Dr. and Kerry Wood Dr. Once on scene after ensuring the three people in the Honda Civic were being taken care of, Tremblay said he walked over to the Dodge truck and noticed someone sitting in the driver’s seat. He later identified that person as Arens.

“I asked him if he was ok and he said he was. I asked if there were other people in the truck and he said no. I asked if he was the driver and he said yes. I also asked if he had been drinking and he said no.”

Tremblay added he saw signs of impairment while he was talking to Arens.

“He was sluggish behind the wheel, he looked tired and his eyes were watery. He had difficulty pronouncing his words and he slurred his words.”

He said after the brief interaction with Arens, he believed Arens to be impaired by alcohol, although he testified he did not smell alcohol on Arens. “Based on my experience with intoxicated people, that was my conclusion.

It was so obvious.”

Tremblay testified he then asked Arens to get out of the vehicle and noticed a lack of coordination on Arens’ part. “He had a hard time getting out and was grabbing the door. A regular person would get out way quicker than that and with ease. He was unbalanced.”

Tremblay then placed Arens under arrest and began walking him back to a police cruiser. “He was losing his balance and I had to maintain him to walk straight.”

Once at the police vehicle, Tremblay said he read Arens his rights and also read him a breath demand. He attempted to get a breath sample from Arens, but Arens refused.

At the detachment in the phone room where he left Arens to contact a lawyer, Tremblay said Arens dropped the phonebook, dialed slowly and after being told to dial ‘9’

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After Arens was booked and taken into the cellblock, Tremblay had contact with him again on July 8, 2010 when Arens called the detachment asking to get some tools out of his truck which had been seized.

“He appeared totally normal. He didn’t have slurred speech or watery or shiny eyes. He was like a regular person with no intoxication.”

Meanwhile, defense lawyer Donna Derie-Gillespie told Sisson the police testimony that has been part of the voir

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Downtown Market features new elements

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The Wednesday Downtown Market, which starts today, will be running with some new additions this year, including the Learning Stage and Community Corner.

“We wanted to do something different with the Market. We wanted people to stay a little bit longer and add another element that showed them how they could use some of the natural, organic things they bought,” said Executive Director of the Downtown Business Association Amanda Gould.

The Learning Stage will be used to teach consumers things such as how to can or preserve goods, tips for baking and will also allow local clubs to share information of their group.

“It just adds another element of education and entertainment to the event.”

Red Deer’s Downtown Market is an edibles-oriented, accredited farmers’ market that requires each vendor to have made, baked or grown at least 80% of items for sale in their booths.

The ‘make it, bake it, grow it’ philosophy guides the vendors to maintain accreditation as a farmers’ market. Sellers can have small portions of their products that are other types of wares, but the

majority have been handmade, baked in house or locally grown.

New this year is also the Community Corner aspect of the Market.

“What we were finding is that we were getting an awful lot of interest from not-for-profit groups who saw that there was an increased footwork downtown on Wednesday nights, and they wanted to take advantage of this to promote their groups, or special events or raise funds.”

She said from the ‘make it, bake it, grow it’ protocol, the Community Corner was born in order to accommodate the requests of notfor-profit agencies, without losing accreditation.

Gould said that the Downtown Business Association wants to show its support for not-for-profit groups in the area, as they are one and understand the need for community exposure.

“It just adds another element to the market. It says yes, we are a farmers’ market, yes you can come down and get your food, but there’s something else as well that connects us back to the community.”

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OPINION Appreciating our seniors With Seniors’ Week upon us, it’s time to pay particular tribute to this segment of the population that deserves our respect and support.

Seniors’ Week is from June 2-8th.

Seniors make a difference in our communities every day. From supporting family members and friends to assisting charities and volunteering, seniors are deeply involved in our communities and their contributions benefit Albertans of all ages.

They have much to offer local agencies, and individuals as well – too often seniors hold back from getting too involved when in fact they have much to give from their many years of life experience.

Each year, Albertans are encouraged to join the festivities by attending one of the many Seniors’ Week events to be held across the province. Whether planning an event or enjoying one with the seniors in your life, take the time to acknowledge Alberta’s seniors and all that they contribute to our quality of life.

This year’s theme for Seniors’ Week is ‘Seniors Rock!’

It’s sad to see that many seniors seem to live on the margins of society – their families, for whatever reason, almost forget about them and they are left alone to largely fend for themselves. It can be a very lonely, vulnerable time and it’s horrible to think that many se-

niors face this reality in their so-called ‘golden’ years and after giving so much of themselves over the years.

In some other cultures, seniors are held to a very high regard and treated with respect, something we can and should definitely think about, to have a greater sense of patience, understanding and empathy. After all, we are all going to be there some day.

In addition, beyond that the abuse of seniors seems to be a growing issue these days, whether it be physical, emotional, financial or otherwise.

It’s also important to keep in mind that the population of seniors is growing in Alberta – by 2031, when the last of the baby boomers reach 65 years of age, it’s projected that there will be more than 923,000 seniors – meaning that about one in five Albertans will be a senior.

An aging population will have lasting economic and social implications for our province, leading to opportunities and challenges across a wide range of areas.

Responding to these opportunities and challenges will require the involvement of a variety of partners in areas such as finance, transportation, housing, health, infrastructure, municipal affairs, community services, public safety and others.

So this serves as a reminder to appreciate the senior in your life.

From the welfare state to the current entitlement state Question: if someone made $62,000 last year, had $187,000 in their bank account, and yet sought a $5,360 subsidy from government, what would the common sense response be?

Mark

MILKE Most people would say that person possesses chutzpah – albeit a rather costly form of the affliction for taxpayers if the government granted the request.

But such subsidy-seeking is routine in parts of corporate Canada. In the above example, I simply

personalized the financials of General Motors (its parent company): $6.2 billion in income last year and $18.7 billion in cash-onhand. Yet, over the years, the federal department of Industry has given GM $536 million, not including the federal and Ontario tax dollars from the 2009 automotive bailout.

Of course, comparing income and cash-on-hand from the most recent year with past taxpayer subsidies is not a perfect comparison.

In some years, GM was not profitable, especially during the last recession.

But it still demonstrates the generally weak case for subsidies to business. In most years, corporations have decent profits and cash-on-hand; they don’t need help from taxpayers.

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More broadly, according to a recent Access to Information request I made to Industry Canada, between 1961 and 2013, thousands of small, medium and large businesses in Canada received $22.4 billion in grants, loans and other subsidies (all converted to 2013 dollars – thereby accounting for inflation).

Of that $22.4 billion, almost $8.5 billion went to just 10 corporations: Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp ($3.3 billion), Bombardier Inc. ($1.2 billion), de Havilland (almost $1.1 billion and since folded into Bombardier), CAE Inc. ($652 million), General Motors of Canada ($536 million), Bell Helicopter ($410 million), Groupe Mil Inc. ($394 million), Honeywell ASCa Ltd. ($321 million), CMC Electronics ($309 million),

and Litton Systems Canada ($307 million).

Group the companies together, and with the exception of Groupe Mil (no longer around) and de Havilland (submerged into Bombardier), the other eight top recipients of taxpayer cash (or their parent companies) showed profits of almost $17.1 billion. Their cash-on-hand amounted to almost $33.4 billion.

So why did one federal department, Industry, disburse almost $8.5 billion to 10 corporations which don’t need the money?

The answer, from a corporate perspective: why not?

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And of course, corporations are happy to play one province or country against another, as politicians ‘buy’ jobs for their region.

But there is a deeper, almost tectonic force at play – the change in attitudes about what the state should do.

In the late-19th century German chancellor Otto von Bismarck created what we now call the welfare state, mainly for universal health care and old age pensions. Compared to today, those were pretty modest and arguably defensible aims for a government.

Since Bismarck’s time, the welfare state has grown into something much more, something more accurately labelled as the ‘entitlement state.’ Thus, these days,

corporate heads, on-thetake for decades, continue to demand subsidies from governments (i.e. Chrysler’s recent ask for $700 million from Ontario and the federal government).

Meanwhile, the leaders of government employee unions demand that taxpayers pay for pension benefits negotiated decades ago when people lived shorter lives – pensions that are far more generous than anything most taxpayers will ever see.

From corporation heads to union presidents, the welfare state has been replaced by the entitlement state. It’s the newest and most prevalent form of chutzpah.

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Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Clara Hughes gives positive message on tour

BY JENNA SWAN Red Deer Express Six-time Canadian Olympic speed skating and cycling medalist, Clara Hughes rode through Red Deer last Saturday on her 12,000 km trek across the country and stopped at Parkland Mall to speak to an audience of around 100 people.

‘Clara’s Big Ride for Bell Let’s Talk’ aims to help grow awareness, acceptance and action towards mental health issues to create a stigma-free Canada.

Hughes will visit 95 communities along her ride and hopes that by reaching into communities both large and small in every province and territory in Canada, she will be able to encourage Canadians to be part of the conversation about mental health and help to end the stigma around mental illness.

“This ride is all about breaking down the walls surrounding mental health and about bringing communities together to have a conversation,” said Hughes. “It is not about sport or speed, it is all about mental health.”

Hughes shared her personal experiences with mental health issues and spoke on her struggles with depression. She told the crowd of her ongoing challenges within her own life as she struggles to cope with her

mental health issues and depression.

“When someone looks like they are down and like they could use a hand, you can save a life just by asking someone how they are doing and if you can show them where to get help – which someone did for me when I was struggling with depression – then you can help that much more.

“And I’ve seen it with my sister as she struggled with bipolar disorder as well as my father when he struggled his whole life and through this way you can make a huge difference in your community and your province.

Never forget that we are not alone and we are all in this together and remember that this fight connects us more than any other joy or any other Olympic medal.”

Her cross-country tour has also stopped at a number of schools along the way, in which Hughes hopes to empower youth to understand what mental health means to them and how they can support others who may be suffering.

Hughes and her team also made Judy Scott, manager of Children and Youth Services for Family Services of Central Alberta an honourary member of Clara’s Big Ride by presenting her with a jacket, after which Scott presented Hughes with a

gift on behalf of the organization.

“I just think it’s really important to let everyone know that it starts with each and everyone of us, and that mental health and illness is something that affects each and everyone of us, whether we are affected by it personally or it’s someone that we know and love,” said Hughes. “I think it’s time that we start talking about it more and it starts by getting more involved and understanding what’s available in your community in terms of resources.”

Hughes spoke to the crowd of her background and what inspired her to take the journey to her own Olympic medals.

“When I was 16-years-old I saw speed skating for the first time in the Calgary Olympics and it gave me focus and gave me something to live for and dream about,” explained Hughes, who is originally from Winnipeg.

“When I started I was not an athlete by any means.”

Hughes also spoke of her ties to Red Deer, with her teammate Jeremy Wotherspoon, commenting on how he was the “Most beautiful speed skater” she had ever seen, and how proud she was to see Wotherspoon’s younger sister Danielle make her Olympic debut in Sochi. jswan@reddeerexpress.com

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INSPIRATION – Clara Hughes, an Olympic speed skater and cyclist, spoke to a crowd at Parkland Mall this past Saturday.

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Green roofs make City more beautiful, experts say Industries are on the look out for more green initiatives

BY KALISHA MENDONSA Red Deer Express More and more industries are looking for green initiatives to implement in their companies, and a big trend right now is something called ‘green roofs’.

What green roofs entail are carefully designed landscapes that can utilize streams, ponds, reclaimed wood and carefully chosen plant species to create beautiful spaces on industry roofs. “We’re not just thinking about the humans that enjoy the spaces, we’re considering the wildlife as well,� said green roof professional Cynthia Pohl, who also owns and leads designs at Living Landscape Design. “We really focus on using indigenous plant materials, as well as some other plant materials. What we try to do is create beautiful spaces for all beings.�

Pohl’s business uses all organic growing methods, sustainable habitats and maintains focus on indigenous species. “Worldwide, it’s a big industry and is growing all the time. In Alberta, it’s just not.�

The nature behind green rooďŹ ng is to create spaces on top of commercial developments to reduce the amount of habitat lost during construction. The roofs can be carefully designed to attract birds, pollinator animals and bugs.

Together, these animals work and create an ecosystem on the roofs.

In Red Deer, the most technical and prosperous green roof is located on top of the Berry Architecture and Associates building on 50th Ave. The roof is in its second year of blooming and the plants have taken to the environment very well. “We’re really happy to say that so far, what we’ve done here, using 95 per cent indigenous species for the heartland and prairies ecosystems, and almost all of the species are thriving and are starting to attract indigenous pollinators,� said Pohl. “That’s exactly what we want to have happen. It bodes very well for the potential of green roofs in Alberta.�

Pohl added what the industry really requires to take off in Alberta is for cities to develop policies that encourage owners to invest in green initiatives, such as green roofs. “We can really look to the city of Toronto. Worldwide, Toronto is very well respected for the policies they have with regards to building green roof incentives,� she said.

City councillors have a large role to play in encouraging businesses to develop green roofs. They can suggest things like tax incentives or other initiatives to make green roofing an accessible, easy choice.

The trouble with green roofs is that the buildings need to be engineered to hold the weight of the designs, have a controlled system for water run-off and storage and require big bucks up front to construct, experts say.

However, the beneďŹ ts of green roofs are many. They store carbon, for starters.

The foliage of the plant life pulls in carbon dioxide and produces oxygen. If green rooďŹ ng becomes more common when designing commercial buildings, this can signiďŹ cantly reduce air emissions in large cities.

Green roofs also help mitigate storm water, which could be a major Alberta incentive.

Most green roofs have a minimum of 6� of substrate that can soak up excess storm water. Some places use tanks to collect excess water, which can be recycled for use in toilets, putting to use the natural rainwater.

“Green roofs are really being used a lot because of dramatic climate events. That’s a strong component for the use of green roofs,� said Pohl.

According to Pohl, having the growing medium and substrate also extends the lifespan of a roof by up to four times, due to the lack of UV degradation on the liner.

The last major beneďŹ t of green rooďŹ ng is being revealed more and more through studies of satisfaction and workplace enjoyment in those buildings that offer a ‘rooftop oasis’ for their employees.

The employees enjoy the freedom and space that a green roof gives. The roofs are like small, private parks to enjoy atop the bustle of main roads.

Green rooďŹ ng can also be a touchy subject due to the costs associated with green projects. Awareness of the beneďŹ ts and long-term implications could potentially help create city-wide policies to promote the habitat roofs, she said. Dusty Gedge, a green roof professional, told Pohl that the roof on Berry Architecture was one of the best he’d seen with regards to genuinely re-creating habitat for the potential for wildlife existence. “Why not, at the same time you’re creating a beautiful space for yourself, think about what other species you can create a space for. Just like we enjoy blooms, other species enjoy them too,â€? said Pohl. kmendonsa@reddeerexpress.com

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BY KALISHA MENDONSA Red Deer Express Music for Young Children music teacher Heather Standish got to congratulate three of her students, all eight-years-old, who placed in the International Composition Festival.

Madelyn Sullivan, 8, placed fourth in the western region out of 559 children, for her piece entitled My Little Brother. Two other students received honourable mentions at the international level. Aislyn Spink, 8, for her composition Poppity Pop and Cayden DeGuzman, 8, for Donuts are Dancing.

“When the kids have an accomplishment like this, just to be highlighted boosts their confidence. I know from having my own kids, it’s so nice to have that validation,” said Standish, a certified music teacher with Music for Young Children.

“It is a big accomplishment when you see how many children entered this competition.”

Approximately 8,700 students from Canada, the United States, New Zealand, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea and Vietnam competed for international recognition for their original compositions.

“It’s very personal to them, and each one approaches it differently. Each one has a personal little process. Some kids are hesitant when they start and then they just fly.

It’s so exciting to see that progression and confidence,” said Standish.

Music for Young Children works with kids as young as two and three up to young adults. There are several levels of training that are geared to age and skill-appropriate learning.

Students learn skills such as singing, song dynamics, listening skills that include by-ear playbacks and style identification, rhythmic ensembles and how to play both as part of a group and solo performances. “The kids interact and encourage each other. They play for each other. The adult comes to the classes, which supports the kids and keeps everyone on the same page for practicing.”

For young children, games and movements are used to reinforce focus and concept development.

“Some kids, you have to find different ways of motivating them. We want to get kids started, and have them know that it’s okay if they get something down and don’t

like it, we can change it,” said Standish.

“For some kids it’s a big obstacle because it seems like so much work and pressure.

I’m just always proud and amazed at how different the compositions are.”

Composing begins at a very young age.

The beginners learn to start identifying composers, learn about dynamics and explore creating their own songs mostly through games and small goals.

For example, Standish will ask the kids to find four notes that they like, mixing up the order of playing and see what they enjoy best. Those four notes build onto another four notes and so on until eventually the children learn how to build up the components of a song.

“The kids sometimes put words to their composition too. They don’t have too, but lots like too. They need tempo markings, and dynamics like how loud or soft, how smooth they want it - the kids can put all of those details in their composition. The thing is, they have to love it. If they love a sound, they go with it. Some parents would like to have some input, but this is the kids’ composition,” she said.

“Usually, the kids want to make long pieces so we talk about how to do that. It’s just play.”

Standish has worked through multiple levels of training to become a certified music teacher. She has taught every level available at Music for Young Children. She teaches keyboard.

“You can be tired at the end of a day, walk into a classroom of kids and you are energized. They are so excited and energetic and you catch that. To give kids that foundation is so exciting for me. If piano’s not their thing, they can take their skills with music and apply it to another instrument.”

The compositions are sent to Kanata, Ont. in the first week of March to go through intense, careful judging. Of the more than 24,000 students enrolled in Music for Young Children, those making it to international recognition level for their compositions surely have something to be proud of.

“I’m just proud of the kids. I take them through the process, but the kids are just excited and to me that’s what it’s about. For lots of kids, composing becomes a natural step for them, creatively,” said Standish. kmendonsa@reddeerexpress.com

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POLICE BRIEFS WOMAN DIES FROM COLLISION At 5:15 p.m. on May 30th, Red Deer RCMP responded to a report of a single vehicle collision involving a motorcycle at the intersection of 49 Ave. and 19 St. City of Red Deer Fire and EMS also attended the scene, and the 37-year-old female rider of the motorcycle was transported to Red Deer Regional Hospital before being taken to Calgary by STARS Air Ambulance.

She later passed away.

Witness reports and an analysis of the collision scene indicate the motorcycle driven by the female victim struck the median and flipped. No other vehicles were involved in the collision and therefore no charges will be laid.

RCMP are not releasing the name of the victim at this time, pending permission from her family to do so.

MALE SHOT NEAR INNISFAIL A man is recovering after suffering injuries sustained from being shot.

On June 2nd, at 4:15 a.m., Innisfail RCMP officers responded to a report of a male shot in the rural Pine Lake area.

This male has been transported to the hospital by EMS and is expected to live. The person responsible and victim are believed to be known to each other.

Innisfail detachment members are currently assisted by RCMP Emergency Response Team, Police Dog Service and the RCMP General Investigative Section. As it is early in the investigation, few details are available, however it’s believed there is no danger or concern to the public at this time.

Anyone with information about this matter is asked to contact Innisfail RCMP detachment at 403-227-3342.

INVESTIGATION IN GROW OP FIRE An investigation continues after police responded to a fire in which a grow operation was discovered.

On June 1st, the Red Deer County Fire Department responded to a structural fire on Range Road 272 in Red Deer County east of Innisfail.

Upon arrival fire officials discovered a marijuana grow operation. Innisfail RCMP responded and entered into an investigation. A search warrant was obtained and executed by the Innisfail RCMP with the assistance of Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team - Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit - Green Team South.

Marijuana, marijuana oil and marijuana plants with a revenue potential of over a million dollars was seized, along with marijuana grow operation equipment including industrial diesel generators.

Three firearms including an assault rifle, a loaded firearm and ammunition were also seized. The investigation is ongoing.

by Erin Fawcett searched in north Red Deer.

A child was also taken into Child Protective Services as a result of the investigation.

On May 30th, the Red Deer Municipal Drug Unit, with the assistance of Red Deer RCMP, conducted a search of a single-family dwelling house and garage at an address in the Normandeau neighbourhood.

The search yielded positive results, with a quantity of controlled substances, a prohibited firearm, a prohibited weapon and a quantity

of Canadian currency located and seized by police.

Nine adults were arrested and a three-year-old child was protected until social workers were able to take him into custody. Three men and one woman are facing charges relating to this search; another woman was arrested on outstanding warrants.

MAN ARRESTED AFTER VEHICLE RECOVERED A Sylvan Lake man has been charged after allegedly

leading police on a chase with a stolen vehicle.

On May 13th at 1:30 p.m., Red Deer RCMP were conducting photo radar at a playground zone on Orr Dr. when officers observed a white Ford truck driving through the playground zone at excessive speed. The driver ignored police orders to stop the vehicle and instead increased speed and passed other vehicles in a dangerous manner in an attempt to flee.

Police soon located the

vehicle abandoned nearby and verified that it had been stolen earlier the same day.

RCMP located and arrested the driver of the vehicle a short time later as the suspect attempted to leave the area on foot.

No one was injured during this incident.

Bradey Joseph Leveque, 20, of Sylvan Lake has been charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.

VANDALISM AT BOWER PONDS Police continue to search for the suspect or suspects who allegedly vandalized a sign at Bower Ponds.

On May 22nd, at 12:30 p.m., Red Deer RCMP received a report of vandalism to signage at Bower Ponds.

The sign, located near the Bower Ponds Pavilion, was about 6’6” high, made of concrete, and contained information and trail maps of the Bower Ponds area.

City of Red Deer parks staff believe the damage may have been caused by a vehicle, as the sign was struck with enough force to be severed at its base. Damage is estimated at around $10,000.

RCMP suspect the vandalism occurred on the evening of May 21st or in the early morning hours of May 22nd.

RCMP are looking for the suspect or suspects responsible for this act of vandalism. Anyone with information is asked to call Red Deer RCMP at 403-343-5575.

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EVENTS Red Deer Arts Council and Red Deer Public Library are pleased to present Hang-Ups and Insights: The 6th Annual IB and AP Art Show from Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School and Hunting Hills High School runs to June 21st in the Kiwanis Gallery. First Friday opening June 6th from 6 to 8 p.m.; students and instructors will be in attendance. Refreshments will be served. For details, contact the Red Deer Arts Council.

‘Mac and Cheese for a Cause’ Luncheon presented by GrammaLink- Africa on June 18th from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Hub on Ross (4936 Ross St.) Gramma-made homemade mac and cheese, coleslaw, homemade buns and brownies, coffee or tea. Cost is $15 and tickets are available at the door. Cash only. All proceeds to the Stephen Lewis Foundation to support African Grandmothers raising grandchildren orphaned by HIV/AIDS. Contact Charlene 403-746-3346.

A showcase of paintings by Artist Michael Huyzer of his new series ‘Free Spirit’ and limited edition hand painted tins opening at The Hub on Ross (4936 Ross St.) Opening reception is on June 6th from 4 to 6:30 pm.

For more information call 403340-4869. A special selection of paintings and proceeds from their sale will be donated to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Huyzer will be outside The Hub on Ross for the opening of the Ross Street Patio celebration from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. He will be teaching painting on vinyl records. This is a free event for all ages. (Supplies will be provided while quantities last.)

Alberta’s first and only doula agency called Central Alberta Doulas Inc. has its grand opening this week. The grand opening is June 6th from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m., drop in anytime.

It is located at G11, 5550 - 45 St. by Body Basics, Red Deer Wellness. Anyone is more then welcome to pop by. Check out https://www.facebook.com/

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Bingo schedule for the Learning Disabilities Association of Alberta - volunteers need to be at the Red Deer Bingo Hall by 10:30 a.m. Evening bingos: volunteers need to be at Red Deer Bingo Hall by 4:30 p.m. The schedule is as follows –July 13th (afternoon); Aug. 28th, Sept.

22nd, Oct. 2nd and Nov. 12th (evenings). Bingo coordinators are Karen Gough at 403-3403249 or by email kgough@shaw. ca; or Emily Hillis at 403-3426602or by email ehillis@shaw.ca.

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Cindy Blackstock, executive director of the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada will be giving a keynote presentation ‘Mosquito Advocacy: Change Strategies for Small Groups with Big Ideas’ on June 16th, 9 a.m. in the Winspear Room at the iHotel on 67th in Red Deer.

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Everyone is welcome. For more information, contact Donna Stewart or Priscilla at 403-346-2100.

The Lindsay Thurber Career Centre is fortunate to able to work with RTD Learning Organization to offer students in Grade 12 level diploma courses a one-weekend intensive review diploma prep class called Rock the Diploma. They run June 6-8th, 13-15, 20-22. For more information, call 403-356-5315.

The Red Deer River Watershed Alliance (RDRWA) is teaming up with the Red Deer Municipal Users Group (RDRMUG) to host ‘Connecting Through Water’on June 13th in Red Deer at the Quality Inn North Hill. This special event features World Renowned Robert Sandford as well as topics on aquatic invasive species, climate change impacts on watersheds, and water conservation strategies. Seating is Limited so please Register online at www.rdrwa. ca or call Kelly at (403)3407379 or e-mail info@rdrwa.ca .

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On June 7th the Danish Canadian National Museum has a Multicultural Festival from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Enjoy different cultures, museums, and societies around us. Display tables, ethnic performances on stage, face painting, scavenger hunts.

On June 15th there’s a Father’s Day Lunch – come and treat your dad to a special lunch with all the trimmings and some great music too. On June 29th there’s the Danish Service & Old Fashion Picnic – Service at the Bethany Church, Dickson 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Danish and English fol-

lowed by an Old-Fashion Picnic at the Museum at 1 pm. Beef on a bun, and dessert - $12/adults, $6/children under 10 years.

Come and bring your blanket and picnic basket or order the lunch just call ahead 403-7280019 to reserve your food. For more information about our events check out our web site www.danishcanadians.com The Benalto Centennial/School Reunion runs June 6-8th. Friday events, will focus on the Benalto School reunion and begin at 10 a.m. with registration at the Ag. Grounds, followed by lunch, afternoon school tours, a 4 p.m. grandstand school program with supper at 5:30 p.m. ending the day with a program by Pat Meyers & Impact Dancers. A breakfast will launch the Saturday events followed by the 2014 Benalto Centennial Ceremony at 10:30 a.m. with dignitaries/ special guests. Lunch, photo booths, clowns, horse drawn wagon circuits, show and shine, cake cutting by Benalto Royal Purple will all be held in the afternoon. A catered dinner ($20 advance tickets only) will be held, followed by entertainment, a ‘dirt floor’ dance at the Ag. Centre ($5 pp and under 18 must be accompanied by parents). Fireworks and friendship after sunset. June 8th will begin with a breakfast; Kerry Heisler & H.J. Cody Choir will take part in the church service. Lunch at 12:30 p.m. with a dog agility show at 1:30 p.m. Contact Eleanor Snook at 403-746-6097 and Georgina Rhodes at 403746-2356. For tickets for Saturday catered dinner call Gloria Murphy at 403-746-5494.

50th Anniversary Celebration of Sunnybrook United Church (12 Stanton St.) on June 14th at 7 p.m. Special program in the sanctuary with refreshments to follow. On June 15 at 10:30 a.m. - worship service with guest speaker Rev. Stewart Hewlett. A birthday celebration cake to follow. Everyone welcome. For more, phone 403-347-6073 or email office@sunnybrookunited.org The first annual Charity Golf Classic in support of Ronald McDonald House Central Alberta will take place June 26th at the Innisfail Golf Club. To register call Patti at 403-340-

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

Living Well with a Mental illness is open to anyone in Central Alberta with an interest in mental health. This includes people with a mental illness, their friends, family members, and the general public. Attendance is limited to 15 participants.

To register call the Canadian Mental Health Association at 403-342-2266 and ask to speak to education program staff. This free course is co-sponsored by CMHA, Central Alberta Region, and the Red Deer Public Library.

Award-winning Tree House Youth Theatre announces Summer Stock 2014 at the Scott Block, 4816 50 Ave. Registrations are open now. For two weeks in July come to our ‘house’ for an extraordinary theatre experience.

Jump into movement, voice, character and costume. At the end of each week we’ll turn on the lights and open the doors to friends and family as we put on a play. Everyone is welcome no matter their experience and it’s a good way to have a great time, learn lots and make new friends!

Camp dates are July 21st – 25th (ages 9-11) and July 28th-31st and Aug. 1st (ages 12–17) Times: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with performances on the Fridays at 4 p.m. Cost is $270. To register or for more information, contact treehousetheatre@gmail.com or via phone at 403-986-0631.

Registrations can be made through the web site atwww. treehouseyouththeatre.ca. Financial assistance is also available for our programs. Please contact our office for information on partial or full scholarships. 403-986-0631 or emailwww.treehouseyouththeatre.ca.

MEETINGS The United Way of Central Alberta is having their annual general meeting on June 19th and staff

will be reflecting on the previous year’s successes and sharing the vision for the future. In addition to welcoming new board members and saying farewell to others, we will be presenting awards to recognize our hard working volunteers. Snacks and beverages will be available. The meeting runs at the Pidherney Centre (formerly Red Deer Curling Centre) 4725 43 St. Red Deer 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. RSVP by calling 403-343-3900 or emailing christine@caunitedway.ca.

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Registration is NOW open for our annual SUMMER Unlimited.

Classes run through to Aug. 22nd. A variety of classes and

40 Holmes St. Weigh-in occurs between 6:15 and 6:45, Program starts from 7- 8 p.m. Drop in for a free evening or call Trevor or Richelle at 403-986-2817.

The MS Society of Central Alberta hosts a MOMS Group – a recreational based support group for moms diagnosed with MS or living with someone diagnosed with MS who have young children.

Monthly activities – locations vary. For more information, email Brenda.anderson@mssociety. ca or call 403-346-0290.

MS Society Central Chapter invites people living with MS to monthly evening support groups. Topics will vary (regularly scheduled meetings will run the last

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Legion Ladies Auxilary monthly thly meetings run the first Monday nday of every month at 7 p.m. in the Alberta Room, Red Deer Legion.

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.

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

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The Red Deer Celiac Support Group will holding our meetings the third Tuesday of the month at Sobeys South, 5211 – 22 St. in Red Deer. We offer information and support on celiac symptoms, diagnosing, gluten free diet and products. Meeting schedule June 17th, Sept. 16th, Oct. 21st, Nov. 18th. The group also has an awareness table set up at the Red Deer hospital the fourth Tuesday of every month as well. For information call Fay 403-347-3248 or Clarice at 403-341-4351. There are also support groups in Rocky Mountain House and Stettler.

Join us and being in shape for summer! We meet every Monday in the basement of the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd,

There seems to be support groups for just about anything these days, however when searching for a support group for widows and widowers five years ago, there was nothing in place, so a few of us started one. We meet twice a month. The first Friday of every month we meet at the Black Knight Inn at the restaurant at 6 p.m. for a chance to eat and socially engage. The third Friday of each month we meet at the First Christian Reformed church located at 16 McVicar St. at 7 p.m. for our regular scheduled meetings. If you are widowed or know of someone who is widowed and looking for place to connect, you can email us at widowedsupportnetwork@ gmail.com or call 403-755-0977.

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

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

‘Friends Over 45’ is an organization for women who are new to the Red Deer area or who have experienced a lifestyle change, and would like to meet new friends. New members are welcome. For information phone Shirley at 403-343-7678 or Shirley at 403-346-7160.

The Red Deer Art Club meets Thursdays at l p.m. at the Golden Circle. Individuals are welcome to drop in and participate in mini art classes. Drop in fee $1 applies. Phone Marianne at 403-986-2600 for information.

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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.

a forum for serving and former 30/11/12 28/02/13 10:17 2:51 AM PM participants in military and civil aviation to meet and enjoy the company of like-minded people.

703 Wing members meet at noon every second Saturday of the month at the ABC Country Restaurant, 2085 50th Ave. in Red Deer for a luncheon and business meeting. Contact President Al Low at 403-341-3253.

Writers’ Ink, the Red Deer and District writers group for authors of all genres 18 years and older meets every Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. at Sunnybrook Farm Museum. Small membership and drop-in fees apply. First three visits free. For more info contact Judith at 403-309-3590.

Gamblers Anonymous meetings are Wednesdays’ at 7 p.m. in the Red Deer Regional Hospital (3942-50 Ave.) south complex, lower level rooms 503 and 504.

Gamblers Anonymous phone number is 403-986-0017.

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

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.

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

Addict in the Family Support Group is a confidential, professionally-facilitated support group.

Meetings run every second Thursday at 4920 – 54 St. from 6 to 8 p.m. 403-342-0895.

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PUBLIC NOTICES Notice is hereby given that at its meeting to be held on Tuesday, June 10, 2014, the Council of Red Deer County will consider the following bylaws.

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Red Deer Transit is making it easier for riders to plan their commute by making transit bus routes accessible via Google Maps.

This is a free trip planning tool that uses Google Maps to show the latest bus routes and schedules.

Google Maps now displays transit information including bus stop, route, schedule, and fares in one user-friendly place, allowing riders to plan their route ahead of time on their desktop or mobile device.

Available on most mobile devices, Google Maps is compatible with screen readers for the visually impaired and is offered in 40 different languages.

Other features include schedule options for departure times and Street View showing ground-level images so riders can see a transit station or stop.

To find your route, download the Google Maps app free on your smartphone or access Google Maps online at www.google.ca/maps For more information on Red Deer Transit, visit www. reddeer.ca/transit.

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The subject land is located south of the City of Red Deer in Petrolia Business Park on the east side of Hwy 2. The site was recently occupied by the Alberta Conference of Seventh Day Adventist Church.

Regular road maintenance and projects are expected to wrap up mid-September with the Taylor Drive Improvements Project expected to wrap up in October. Commuters are encouraged to keep checking the City’s web site for detailed scheduling information.

Detailed information about summer construction projects is also available at www.reddeer.ca/constructionseason.

KICK IT TO THE CURB Red Deerians may want to do some spring cleaning this weekend to find and free from storage any unwanted but still useful goods for Kick it to the Curb June 7-8th.

Running every spring and fall, the Kick it to the Curb weekend giveaway event encourages residents to repurpose unwanted goods, find new homes for still-useful items, and divert materials from the landfill. Residents are asked to place their unwanted items at their curb, and mark them as ‘free’ so others can find a new life for them.

Items to be set out could include everything from books and DVDs to furniture and construction items. For a list of prohibited items such as child car seats, visit www. reddeer.ca/environment.

Residents can register their goods on www.yardsaletreasuremap.com.

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The permitted and discretionary uses and other matters presently applicable to “PS” and “C-3” districts are contained in the Red Deer County Land Use Bylaw No. 2006/6.

Drivers in Red Deer can avoid road construction delays by visiting www.reddeer. ca/constructionseason before they head out.

The road construction page will be updated daily with information about closures and detours.

by Erin Fawcett

A PUBLIC HEARING prior to further consideration of the proposed bylaw WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2014, at 1:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, in the Council Chambers, County Office, 38106 Rge Rd 275, Red Deer County, Alberta (west of Hwy 2 on 32 Street / C&E Trail Overpass).

tributions local communities have made in helping them achieve their successes during the past 50 years.

June 2-8th is RDC Week.

The tradition of welcoming members of the communities to join the College culminates with the following events: Wednesday to Friday (June 4-6th) ‘Hidden Treasures: Selections from RDC’s Permanent Art Collection Exhibition’ with curator, Morris Flewwelling (former Red Deer Mayor) at RDC’s City Centre Stage. It runs Wednesday – noon to 4 p.m.; Thursday – 2 to 6 p.m. and Friday noon to 4 p.m.

Flewwelling has examined the vast array of works from RDC’s Permanent Art Collection to display some of his favourite pieces, including a number of works that will be displayed to the public for the first time.

On Friday, RDC Celebrates their 50th Convocation Ceremonies at 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Westerner Park The College’s tradition of honouring current students and community leaders with distinguished awards will also continue.

REGISTER FOR GREEN DEER It’s not too late to help make Red Deer clean and green. While volunteers and service groups have already dedicated themselves to keeping Red Deer beautiful through the Green Deer program, there is still more work to do.

The 2014 Green Deer program focuses on the ‘Leave it better than you found it’ principle and encourages residents to clean up litter in all outdoor areas of the City, including parks and green spaces they enjoy using.

By helping to clean these spaces where litter has accumulated over the winter months, the community will be protecting parks, the wild-

life that live there and is creating and maintaining a safe environment for children, pets and people of all ages to enjoy.

While the response has been very positive, there is still work to do in many areas of the City.

Volunteers are encouraged to become part of the Green Deer program by registering by phone at 403309-8411 or in person either at the Recreation Centre, GH Dawe Community Centre or the Collicutt Centre.

SUMMER READING CLUB ‘Eureka!’ the TD Summer Reading Club at Red Deer Public Library is in good hands this year with returning Summer Reading Club Coordinators Ryan Wheeler and Danielle Murphy.

Murphy co-coordinated the ‘Imagine’ program two years ago, and Wheeler cocoordinated the ‘Go!’ program last year.

They will be working with both the Red Deer Public and Red Deer Catholic school systems to promote the program and prevent the ‘summer slide’ so many children experience if they don’t read over their summer vacations.

This year’s theme ‘Eureka!’ gives the pair the chance to test-drive some of the makerspace ideas that Red Deer Public Library will be implementing in the future.

They will be working closely with RDPL Digital Literacy Coordinator Briana Ehnes to introduce technology into their programs as much as possible.

They hope to see as many of Red Deer’s two to 11-yearolds as possible this summer at the library.

Registration for this year’s Club begins with a party at the downtown branch June 21st at 2 p.m. and continues at both library branches all summer, with programs, prizes and special events.

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

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

If you prefer to submit comments on this bylaw in writing, the information you provide may be made public, subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The public may inspect: - a copy of the proposed bylaw - a copy of the Land Use Bylaw No. 2006/6 by visiting our website at www.rdcounty.ca or at the County office located at 38106 Rge Rd 275, Red Deer County, Alberta, during regular office hours 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. MONDAY through FRIDAY.

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Magdalene House plans upcoming fundraising events

BY KALISHA MENDONSA Red Deer Express Magdalene House Society has altered their goals slightly to make them a little bit more achievable by opting to lease a property instead of buying.

This change in plans has altered the fundraising goal to one year’s operation expenses – nearly $200,000. Marian Cloutier, a member of the board of directors, sat down to explain some of the new plans and why the changes occurred.

“Fundraising for Magdalene House over the last three years has been slow and sure. However, everyone knows the real estate in Alberta, especially Red Deer, is very, very expensive,” Cloutier explained.

“We came to a decision that instead of buying or building a house, we are first going to lease a property. We are probably about 75 per cent of the way there.”

Cloutier said that hopefully, this summer’s fundraising events will be enough to bring them to their goal. Right now, Magdalene House does have an exciting new milestone for their organization – the physical presence of a store.

“Being able to open our store here with fair-trade products, and to just have a meeting place

and a physical presence, a lot more people have learned about Magdalene House and our mission,” said Cloutier.

“We’ve also benefited from that because a lot of people walk past our hall, see our signage and give us donations. It’s been really, really big to have this physical presence.”

Cloutier reinforced the breadth of their operation. Magdalene House would be the first and only house in Alberta that would provide shelter specifically for victims of human trafficking. Right now, women are limited to a 21day stay in emergency shelters.

“We will be the first purposedriven, care facility for people who’ve been exploited through human trafficking, not domestic violence or some other type of exploitation,” said Cloutier.

“Human trafficking isn’t just kidnapping or selling people.

There’s a whole other part that is very likely happening in Alberta, as well as other parts across Canada. It’s the exploitation of people for their labour.”

Cloutier explained that it is not always international immigrants who are seeing this problem, but some Canadians as well.

“When they get here, their passport and identification is taken from them and they are put

into something other than what they thought they were coming here to do.”

The fundraising events that will be happening this summer include a Freedom Walk, a Freedom Ride and a golf tournament.

The Freedom Walk is coming up quickly, on the 14th of June. It is a 10km walk that will take participants through the downtown core and Bower Ponds among other areas of the City.

Beginning at the Knights of Columbus Hall at 9 a.m., walkers can enjoy a light breakfast where an RCMP officer will join them to

discuss the issue of human trafficking. Registration can be done online, at $25 per person.

The Freedom Ride will be the final weekend in July. It is a 200km ride, spanning two days that takes riders from Sylvan Lake to just past Caroline, with an overnight stop at Sanctum Retreat. The fee is $100, which covers all food and accommodations.

Riders are warned to pre-train for the physically exerting event and are asked to raise $500 minimum for participation.

The final event is a golf tournament in August. Team registra-

tion for four members is $450 and singles can register for $125.

“The biggest thing we want people to know about us is that we are getting close to being able to establish Magdalene house,” said Cloutier.

This past weekend, the members of the board took part in a strategic planning session to finalize the details of their budget and goals. Anyone looking for more information on operations, missions or how to help, can contact Magdalene House online or by telephone at 587-273-4324. kmendonsa@reddeerexpress.com

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Volunteering opportunites For more information about volunteering in Central Alberta or if you are an organization or an event needing volunteers, visit Volunteer Central at www.volunteercentral.ca, email info@volunteercentral. ca or call 403-346-3710.

NEW LISTINGS: Extendicare Michener Hill is looking for a rehabilitation support assistant. Contact Jessica Dinan at 403-348-0340 ext. 8214 or email jdinan@extendicare.com.

C.A.R.E. is planning a series of events for World Refugee Day (June 20th). They are looking for volunteer speakers and table talk leaders who came to Canada initially under refugee status. Contact Jan Underwood at 403-346-8818 or email jan.underwood@care2centre.ca.

Catholic Social Services is looking for people who are willing to provide a safe home for an adult with developmental disabilities, who will pay for room and board.

Contact Elin H. Barlem at 403-347-8844 ext.

2917 or email Elin.barlem@catholicsocialservices.ab.ca.

FEATURE LISTINGS: Central Alberta Victim & Witness Support Society is seeking volunteers for a variety of roles. Contact Gloria Derksen at 403-885-3355 or email admin@victimsupport.ca.

Canadian Mental Health Association is looking for experienced volunteer directors for the board of directors. Contact Graham Barclay, chair of the board at gbarclay@shaw.ca.

Central Alberta Crime Prevention Centre is accepting applications for volunteer directors to participate on our dynamic centre board. Contact TerryLee Ropchan at 403-986-9904 or email terrylee@ cacpc.ca.

Central Alberta Victim & Witness Support Society is seeking a volunteer treasurer/accountant, as part of the Board of Directors. Contact Gloria Derksen at 403-885-3355 or email admin@victimsupport.ca.

Waskasoo Environment Educational Society is looking for casino volunteers to work the Waskasoo Environmental Education Society casino on July 30th and 31st.

Contact Marg Harper at 403-346-2010 or email marg.harper@waskasoopark.ca.

EVENT VOLUNTEER LISTINGS: Alzheimer Society of Alberta is recruiting volunteers to work bingo shifts for the positions of chair, paymaster, card cash controller and card sellers. Contact Janice Fogarty at 403-342-0448 or email jfogarty@alzheimer.ab.ca.

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Central Alberta AIDS Network Society (CAANS) is looking for special events volunteers and committee members. Contact Aisley Miles at 403- 346-8858 or email Engage@CAANS.org.

Big Brothers Big Sisters is looking for in-school mentors to spend one hour a week with a student. For more information, contact Janessa at 403-342-6500 or visit bbbsreddeer.ca.

CNIB is looking for volunteers to work evening bingos 4:30 – 9:30 p.m. up to one per month. Contact Wody at 403-346-0037 or wody.bergquist@cnib.ca.

Canadian Blood Services needs hospitality volunteers for their blood donor clinics. Contact Heather 403-755-4334.

Heart and Stroke Foundation is looking for volunteers for 20th Annual Heart and Stroke Golf Classic being held on June 12th. Contact Kelly Barber at 403-342-4435 or email kbarber@hsf.ab.ca.

Red Deer Regional Health Foundation needs volunteers to help at the many fundraisers held by RDRHF. Duties include selling raffle tickets, clerical support, displaying silent auction items, taking registrations and so much more. Contact Trish Wendland at 403-343-4773 or foundation@ albertahealthservices.ca.

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Commemorating an important day in history - D-Day June 6th, 1944 is widely remembered as one of the most significant dates in world history. That was the day when the greatest seaborne invasion ever known was successfully launched by the Allied Forces on the beaches of Normandy, France. In many respects, D-Day was the beginning of the end of the Second World War.

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DAWE The invasion had been expected for some time. After the very dark days of 1940 and 1941 when it appeared that Hitler and the Nazis might conquer the world, the tide of battle had slowly turned.

There was the seemingly impossible victory in the Battle of Britain.

Then there was the entry of the United States into the war in December 1941. This was followed by the successful invasion of Sicily and Italy in 1943. Canadians troops distinguished themselves with their courage and skill in those battles.

Now attention turned to what was often referred to as ‘Fortress

Europe’. The challenge was enormous. Huge numbers of men and vast quantities of materiel would have to be ferried across the English Channel. This massive movement would have to include an element of surprise in order to ensure success.

Careful planning and preparation was essential. Canadian and Allied troops were intensively trained for more than a year in amphibious assaults, combined operations, embarkations and disembarkations. There were also the painful lessons of the Dieppe Raid of Aug. 19, 1942 to be studied; knowledge gained with a bitter loss of Canadian lives.

By early 1944, the Allied Forces were ready for the challenge.

The Canadians were amongst the best-trained and best-prepared troops under Allied Command.

Under the master plan for the invasion, the 3rd Canadian Infantry Division and the 2nd Canadian Armoured Brigade were assigned the job of landing at Juno Beach, an 8 km-long beachhead including the French villages of Courseulles, Bernieres and St. Aubin-sur-Mer. The 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion was to join in aerial landings beyond the beaches.

The date of the invasion was set for June 5th. However, bad

weather on the Channel caused a delay. Despite continuing rough seas, the unprecedented armada set out for France the next day.

Hundreds of bombers and fighter aircraft swarmed overhead.

Heavy bombing of the German defenses was carried out from midnight until dawn, followed by naval shelling. By 8 a.m. the seaborne landings had begun.

Despite the large numbers of mines and the heavy fire from the German defenders, the Canadians successfully made their way ashore at Juno Beach.

After consolidating their positions, several units began to fight their way inland. By the end of the day, some of those Canadian units had pushed farther inland than any other components of the Allied landing forces.

There was great success, but also at a great cost. On D-Day, the Canadians suffered nearly 1,000 casualties, including 340 men killed in action.

Meanwhile, back in Red Deer, the news of the great invasion was greeted with joy but also a great deal of worry and concern.

In the morning, there was a brief ceremony at the A-20 Army Camp on the northeastern edge of the City. There was a Psalm reading by the Red Deer Ministerial Association and a brief sermon by the

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In the afternoon, one thousand people gathered at the City Square (City Hall Park) in a public service of prayer.

The service was led by the Red Deer Ministerial Association.

The mayor and city council were present on the platform, as were various military officers from the A-20 Army Camp. The camp band

played hymns. The Nazarene College choir led the singing, along with students from the local schools and the local sea cadets.

Over the following days and weeks, there was more news of victory in battle, but at an ongoing cost of many lives. The hope of ultimate victory in the long and bloody war was finally being fulfilled. Moreover, through the skill and courage of its troops, Canada won a new and respected status on the international stage.

HISTORIC - Sketch of D-Day, June 6, 1944. Printed in the official history of the 78 Battery, Royal Canadian Artillery, a unit headquartered in Red Deer.

Image courtesy of the late Tom Hoskin., a D-Day veteran and member of the 22-78 Battery, R.C.A.

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FLOWERS GALORE - Get the exterior of your home summer-ready by taking a trip to the Market to pick up a bucket of Million Belles from Val Penner.

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PORTRAIT PIZZAZZ – Steve Johnson, a local artist and Red Deer College Arts student, can often be seen drawing portraits of passers-by.

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he local Market at Red Deer is back up and running in full force every Saturday in the parking lot of the Red Deer Arena.

Open from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Saturday, the Market is the ideal location for Central Albertans to purchase a variety of goods.

With a wide range of fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, eggs and baked goods, the Market is also wellknown for the variety of crafts, flowers and plants available.

Aside from the produce, the Market is also home to a number of artisans and musicians providing an unbeatable atmosphere.

Farmers’ markets have been a long-standing tradition through history with Red Deer’s beginning more than 30 years ago and only continuing to grow.

While there once was a time when wholesalers and supermarkets had left the local market scene all but dead, the Farmers’ Market is alive and bustling every Saturday.

With a changing consumer market and a larger population looking for local healthier alternatives, the Farmers’ Market has been a saving grace for many local buyers.

Farmer’s Market attendees can expect to find more fresh and healthier foods, many of which boast organic and non-G.M.O. labels.

The Farmers’ Market will run until Thanksgiving weekend. jswan@reddeerexpress.com

INTERESTING ANTIQUITIES The Farmers’ Market can be a great place to view and purchase a plethora of antiques and unique items.

B.C. GROWN – Baljinder Cheema preps some plums at his fresh fruit stand.

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PERFECT PEPPERS Leona Salomons of S4 Greenhouses weighs out a trio of plump peppers and displays her joke tomato, which she painted a pair of eyes on for display.

‘EGGCELENT’ – Walter Wipf shows off a dozen free-range locally-raised eggs.

FINE FURNITURE - A trip to the Market could mean watching Michael Decaire hand craft one of his renowned pieces of furniture.

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ENTERTAINMENT African Children’s Choir to share songs with Red Deer Audiences will be inspired by sounds of the acclaimed and talented group

BY KALISHA MENDONSA Red Deer Express The African Children’s Choir will be lighting up Red Deer on June 6th at the New Life Fellowship Church.

The African Children’s Choir is a part of Music for Life. A free-will offering is taken at the performance to support African Children’s Choir programs, such as education, care and relief and development programs.

The children come from families in Uganda, Kenya and a few other regions of Africa.

“I love seeing the host families and people react during the performance. It’s encouraging. It is powerful to see people moved to tears with the joy, smiles and politeness of the children,” said Tour Leader Nate Longstaff.

Longstaff chaperones the choir as the children tour around the world performing their songs and dances. He has a background working with music and youth groups, and has been with the organization for six months. This year’s tour will include stops in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Alaska and Washington.

“I often ask them if they’re nervous. I describe the symptoms and they always say ‘no’. They love performing and get excited to perform,” he said. “There is too much stimulation and excitement to allow room for homesickness.”

Karlene Crawford, a volunteer from the Kentwood Alliance Church, who is helping to organize the event, said that, “People are not prepared for how excellent this choir is.

“I think that a lot of what we hear about Africa is so negative. The concerts kind of shed a different light and the kids show hope. It really shows a different side of things,” she added.

Crawford has worked with the choir for many years and in the past was a representative volunteer for the African Children’s Choir and for their parent organization, Music for Life. She also worked in Uganda as a principal at the music academy, where many of the children attend school after their tour.

Crawford and Longstaff both agree that the best part of working with the choir is

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Longstaff described his experiences touring with the kids as, “An immense growing-up experience.

“It is such a joy and such a blessing seeing the kids’ characters and personalities.

Seeing them grow in size and character is amazing,” he said.

He continues, saying that he finds the children hilarious and loves their great attitudes. He adds that the choir “Is like a big family.”

Music for Life has helped over 60,000 African children through donations, awareness and education and housing facilities built through the collection of funds from the tour. The children are accepted into the

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choir after being chosen by a scout based on greatest need and a hunger for bettering themselves. They audition, and are chosen based on musical ability and skill.

After the tour, the kids head back to Africa and most attend a music academy. The academy offers full or half board for students, depending on their home situation and needs.

“The choir works on so many levels.

The kids get confidence and really get a voice. They start to understand what they contribute, and bring those feelings back home,” said Crawford. “The kids also really develop when they’re on tour. I’ve seen these children grow and graduate and give back to their communities.”

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beginnings and backgrounds. You come away with such a feeling of hope – renewed hope,” said Longstaff.

He says that the performances are, “Ultimately a demonstration in hope and love, which is something lacking in western culture.”

For more information visit africanchildrenschoir.com. “I think it’d be great for people to know the choir only represents the work and hope that comes from Music for Life. The sponsorships and other programs that happen in Africa are what they aren’t seeing,” said Crawford. “Hundreds of kids are in the choirs, but thousands have been helped in Africa through proceeds, awareness and concert fees and donations.” kmendonsa@reddeerexpress.com

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Swollen Members includes City on latest tour

BY KALISHA MENDONSA Red Deer Express Iconic Canadian hip-hop group Swollen Members will be back in Red Deer this month promoting the release of Brand New Day. Kiley ‘Prevail’ Hendriks, Shane ‘Madchild’ Bunting and Robin ‘Rob the Viking’ Hooper will be hitting Wild Bill’s Sports Bar on June 18th.

“Everyone is in a place where we’re celebrating each other’s individuality which is really amazing, and I think that it’s brought some strength back to the group,” says Prevail, explaining the direction of the album.

Prevail says the meaning behind Brand New Day is that the group, “Have all hit a point of realizing that we’ve had an amazing career, with an amazingly receptive fan base that has allowed us to make music that celebrates individuality.”

Swollen Members have had a little bit of a rocky recent his-

tory, with rapper Madchild battling and eventually overcoming some trouble with addiction. Prevail said in an interview that he “Takes his hat off to Madchild” due to the new focus that pushing through the experience brought to the group.

“Obviously, it had an effect on the group as well but I think once we were able to move past that, we said, let’s use that strength. Let’s use that experience we all went through and push forward with it. That’s really where Brand New Day came from,” says Prevail.

The new album’s sound is described by Prevail as a very aggressive sounding album, with “Dark, driving, challenging beats.” The sound is familiar to Swollen Members fans, but also has “Sprinkles of more light-hearted, easily approachable music.”

This is the first Swollen Members album that features no collaborations with other artists.

Producer Rob the Viking, Madchild and Prevail worked to de-

NEW TUNES - Canadian hip-hop group Swollen Members perform at Wild BattleAxe Records photo Bill’s Sports Bar on June 18th. velop a sound unique to them.

Prevail says he feels Madchild, himself and Rob the Viking had a chance to have dialogue not only amongst themselves, but their fans as well. “They know what we’ve been through, and they know we’ve come out on the other side better and stronger. This is, I feel an album where we had an

opportunity to talk more about what the future looks like, as opposed to what the past felt like.”

Prevail says that the group really appreciates the support given in their home country of Canada. He adds that the group proudly shares their Canadian pride while on tour, and that the support in Canada serves as a

reminder and momentum for the accomplishments of the group.

“I think part of (continuing to make music) is that our idea of success is continuity, and being able to keep it growing. And music is endless – the combinations, thought process, creativity – the only thing that can stop you is your own inhibition and we’re the kind of people where we have individual goals and goals as a group that we strive for.”

Prevail laughs as he recalls a special moment on a recent leg of their tour into Scottsdale, Arizona. “How does a nine-year old kid know about Swollen Members in Scottsdale, Arizona? I don’t know, but he was at the show with his parents and he was up front wearing a Swollen Members skull bandana, rocking out having a blast.

I don’t know what’s up there, but it was awesome. That’s one of the things that keeps us going.”

Tickets to the June 18th show are available at Ticketmaster. kmendonsa@reddeerexpress.com

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But there is no comparison. This new western,

while occasionally amusing, is a badly written and badly produced spoof of the genre.

Co-written, co-produced, directed and starring Seth MacFarlane it aims low and scores a bullseye. MacFarlane plays a sheep farmer in the old west who constantly talks about how dangerous it is to live there and sees death all around him.

Charlize Theron, playing the wife of a dangerous outlaw (Liam Neeson) shows up to show him a more positive life and tries to teach him the basics of gunfighting before he goes up against Neeson.

The actually funny gags are outnumbered by gross and silly ones. But this movie will do well at the box office with lots of sex, poop jokes and continuous

use of the F-word. Those who find crapping in public and the sight of Neeson’s bare bum (although it was probably an extra’s) amusing will be rewarded, as long as you don’t mind the irritating blend of humour and violence. It might have been a nice television skit, but it fails badly as a movie.

However, it does inspire one to head for the library and borrow a copy of Stagecoach or The Searchers.

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Consistency is key in setting fitness goals I saw a lot of unreasonable people in Red Deer on May 18th, and it was awesome!

I am talking about Woody’s Marathon. If you aren’t a runner, please don’t tune out - because there is something in here for you too! Whether you have ever run or not, it is always so inspiring to see people from all walks of life giving their all to cross that line.

Competition really can bring out the best in people, and is why we so often hold challenges and things at our gym - to stir that spirit in people to be better, try harder and do more.

During the event I got the privilege of helping a friend and client to break two hours in the half marathon - something he had been attempting for three years.

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McDERMOTT We did it I might add in 1:59:19. It was great to see such focus and determination on his face and bear witness to his greatness. I could see that it was hard towards the end, and for nearly half an hour he was getting requests by the second from his body to stop and walk because it was too hard.

We didn’t walk.

On the last hill (a steep section at Michener), he had to dig deeper than ever before, as we had no time to spare, and it was totally unreasonable. He never

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Several things come up for me on this. One is that people often set goals that are hard, really hard, and give up, but if you let it, the lesson in there is that we must find new ways to dig deeper.

Deeper than we thought possible.

That is where growth happens.

Most folks have no idea how hard it is to accomplish a goal, because they never have the guts to set a big enough one and then stick with it until it is accomplished.

Another thing my client showed, is how powerful consistency is; we had to run with a purpose the whole time. Take a few short walk breaks with a purpose. Fuel with a purpose the whole time. If you truly want re-

sults it is about consistency every day. It took this guy several years to go from 350 lbs to 190 lbs and then to run several half marathons and this year, he broke two hours. Four years ago, to even think about this goal would have been totally unreasonable.

Plus, there is a ripple effect to his being unreasonable; his amazing wife ran her first half marathon in just over two hours and three minutes after dropping a bunch of weight herself ! How cool is that?

I had another client today that trained for the Boston Marathon last year.

He trained super hard and was very focused and ran a 2:59:18 marathon at Boston. (which is really fast). For this event he said

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that his training wasn’t necessarily focused, but that he had been consistent (there is that key word again). He didn’t really have any expectations and just wanted to enjoy the run. As he ran along, he was feeling good and got an unreasonable thought around being fast again, and he set a personal best of 2:58:53.

There it is - consistency. It would have been fair to say at 6:30 a.m. that a personal best was totally unreasonable.

So whatever your next goal, be unreasonable, and then be consistent – that is where the magic is! If you do not have a goal right now, set one. In fact, set 10.

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Who says walk 10,000 steps each day?

How many steps do most people take daily, and how many are needed for good health? I had no idea how many I take and thought it would be interesting and prudent to find out. And, who is right about exercise, Mark Twain or the Earl of Derby?

My first step was to purchase a pedometer. It’s a small battery operated device (the cost about $35) that fits on your hip and counts your steps. Mine has more gizmos than I need, but the main button counts steps and another the calories burned up.

For years my normal day involved a 25-minute walk

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JONES to my office and the same route home in late afternoon. During the day I never ran a marathon in the office but I also never slept on the couch. So I could hardly wait to open the pedometer to see how I fared.

The final tab, 9,100 steps.

Studies show that most people take from 3,000 to

5,000 steps daily. This is short of the 10,000 steps we’re supposed to take.

But are we?

I discovered it was the Japanese who published this figure, and there’s nothing magic about it.

Rather, the number was used as a smart marketing device in a campaign to sell pedometers. But even though it was a smart sales move, medical authorities have agreed the proposed Japanese figure of 10,000 steps is a healthy number to aim for.

It means walking a hefty five miles.

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Let’s say you’ve enjoyed a lunch of a double burger, fries and a sugar-loaded 10-ounce soft drink. This packs a caloric wallop of about 1,700 calories, all most people need for the entire day.

That’s when the pedometer flashes bad news. You will be surprised at the small number of calories you’ve burned up after a brisk walk. For instance, a 150 lb person, after 10,000 steps, loses only 500 calories! So how do we burn up the other calories? Our Basal Metabolic Rate eats up 60% of our daily energy to keep all our organs functioning. Another 10% is required to absorb, digest and store food.

But why even buy a pedometer when we know that any amount of walking is good for you? Researchers I talked to stressed that counting steps with a pedometer is a great motivator and has more psychological impact than

counting miles. But although stepping it up helps to lose weight it will never win ‘the battle of the bulge’ without watching calories.

I found that knowing I walk 9,100 steps in an average day pushed me to see how much I could ‘step up’ my own activity. It’s easy to do. You can go for a walk at lunch. Or get off the bus a few blocks from home. The end result will be improved health.

Dr. Paul Dudley White, Harvard’s renowned cardiologist who treated President Dwight Eisenhower’s coronary attack, was a firm believer in ‘stepping-it-up.’

He taught that exercise has major physical and emotional advantages and that, “If you want to know how flabby your brain is, feel your leg muscles!” Or as Abraham Lincoln, the U.S. president remarked, “I have two doctors, my left leg and my right.”

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ing their members to make 10,000 steps their goal. But how many steps are needed depends on your age and health. And remember that walking is free, simple and convenient. Moreover, there’s no need to break the record of the one-minute mile or purchase expensive exercise machines.

There’s never been a better time to stress the health benefits of walking. It’s been proven to help fight obesity, heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, osteoporosis and strengthen muscles.

But exercise has always been a tough sell. Mark Twain claimed he’d been at the funerals of many friends who believed in exercise more than he did.

But I believe the Earl of Derby was right when he remarked, “Those who do not find time for exercise will have to find time for illness.” Amen to that.

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BY KALISHA MENDONSA Red Deer Express Edgar Farms near Innisfail is holding its seventh annual Asparagus Festival on June 8th and 15th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. rain or shine.

Activities will include wagon rides out to the asparagus field, fresh locally grown food for sale, farm animals to see, face painting and more.

The Edgar family prepares their goods to be sold as well as has some of their neighbours selling their homemade wares and goods.

“We have lots of shopping available.

We’ve got our country store, and lots of homemade preserves from here on the farm. We have homemade pies and hormone and antibiotic-free beef. That’s all stuff from our farm,” said Elna Edgar, owner and grower on the farm.

“The wagon rides are probably our most popular thing. People love to get out to the field.”

Visitors can take a trip out to the fields,

see how the land is cultivated and taste asparagus fresh out of the ground. Other goodies that will be available include rhubarb, garden peas, broad beans, pies, preserves and baked artisan goods.

Products are sold out of the Edgar Farm Store as well as a number of Alberta farmers’ markets. Edgar said she looks forward to interacting with the customers, and allowing them a glimpse into the daily life of agriculture and food cultivation.

The Edgar family also grows fields of wheat, barley, canola and other traditional agriculture farm products. The family farm is now operating with its sixth generation of farmers.

“We’d like people to come dressed for what the weather might throw at us. We’ve dealt with all sorts of weather issues in the past, but we proceed because everything is ready to go,” said Edgar.

“The whole point is to get people out to the farm and to see what we deal with on a day-to-day basis growing this really quirky, unreliable spring crop,” she said. kmendonsa@reddeerexpress.com

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Pitch count rules important in baseball league

BY JIM CLAGGETT Red Deer Express It seems like we can’t go a week this year without some pitcher in Major League Baseball hurting his arm and needing rest or even being sidelined for the season to undergo the infamous Tommy John surgery.

That’s when a tendon is taken from another part of the body and attached to the damaged elbow.

It used to be when a player did that to his arm he was done but the surgery has saved a lot of careers, said Cam Moon, head coach of the Midget AAA Braves.

As a coach for the past 10 years, Moon has seen young arms come through the Red Deer Minor Baseball Association

system. So far he hasn’t had to deal with a player suffering a season-ending arm problem and he credits the rules in part.

Baseball Alberta doesn’t allow for players of pee wee age to throw a breaking ball, one pitch which can put stress on the tendons in the elbow.

“Of course what we have with pitch counts now you’re extremely limited in the amount of pitches one can throw, all the way up, even to the midget level so that helps protect arms,” he said.

There are many theories as to why we are seeing so many Major League Baseball pitchers damaging their throwing arms.

Some of the experts point to the minor baseball system where young players are encouraged to throw as hard as they can in order to post a high number on the radar

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The reasoning behind that process is that pro-scouts are looking for hard throwers and maybe passing by a kid who can pitch but doesn’t have the blazing fastball.

Being able to throw hard is an obvious advantage but being able to pitch at a young age is also a valuable asset for a young player, said Moon.

“As long as you throw strikes, change speeds, you’re going to have success. It doesn’t matter how hard you throw.”

Moon added we see more players on the diamond year-round and that may contribute to some arm damage as well.

One of the side effects from the pitch count is the fact you need to develop more pitchers on your team to make it through the season, said Moon.

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“You can’t just go with a handful of guys.

When we play four game weekends, once a kid gets over a certain amount then he’s got to have rest for four days.”

Under the current rules the maximum pitch count is 100 and anything over 79 pitches means that player needs to have the four days off before throwing again.

Moon said it’s a graduated scale for pitchers for no days rest, one day, two, three and four.

He added a young pitcher can do plenty to strengthen muscles but building up the strength of a tendon in your elbow is another matter.

“You have to be very careful with them and that’s why we have pitch count rules and you’ve got to know your own body.” sports@reddeerexpress.com

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to give the golfer all sorts of information during the round.

Robert Turner with Stay Prime Golf says he breaks things down into three categories-the players experience on the course, the cart management aspect for the golf course and the revenue which a course can generate with advertising on the screen.

Some of the options a GPS system can give the player are the standard yardage components by simply just touching the screen.

You can also ďŹ nd out where another cart might be in front of you if you are faced with a blind shot and uncertain how safe it might be to hit. “That ability to know where every patron is on

Golf was a simple game when it was invented centuries ago in either Scotland or China, depending on what story you choose to buy into.

As things progressed with the players getting better, the courses needed to be longer and equipment had the keep pace.

The process continues as new gear hits the market every year but another part of the game is making some noise.

Enter the GPS golf cart system.

It’s something which has been around for several years but like anything else with the game, the move forward is inevitable as these systems compete

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the way of the future,� he added.

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“It’s going to a demographic they’ve (golf courses) have never been able to get to before and it’s exciting for them.�

There will still be players who rely on getting all the information they need from the yardage markers on the course.

However, as technology races ahead in basically everything we can purchase these days, the golf cart appears to be making a case to becoming more than a way to get around the course during a game. sports@reddeerexpress.com

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Making the most out of a temporary home As life takes us down the long and winding road we may find ourselves moving and changing locations in a newer or older home. You may be building a house and due to timing of selling your existing property and waiting for the new one to come you find yourself in a rental property or living in your parent’s basement. One client of mine ended up moving their RV into a friend’s barn and lived the simple life as they waited for delays in building permits and a host of other setbacks.

The question I often get is how much to improve the living space one may be temporarily living

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Don’t be worried about hanging window coverings. While custom blinds are not a great idea

for a temporary home, readymade panel drapery is a perfect solution to make your space feel warm and homey and they can always be transferred to your new home. A can of spackle and a little paint touch up will leave no trace of your decorating when you move.

Lighting is another easy fix if you know someone handy, go nuts putting up awesome lighting and chandeliers that can be used in your new property. Keep the lighting that is in the home now and replace it when you go, it will give your temporary place a feeling of home and will make living in a less than perfect space a little

more tolerable.

If your property owner is open to paint, this is the perfect opportunity to try out the house colour you are thinking about for your new place. Most landlords are not opposed to property improvements as long as you aren’t painting wild and outlandish colours.

It is a great time to paint a bedroom and live with that colour for a few months before you commit to it on brand new walls. The landlord will appreciate the fresh coating on the walls especially if you do a very good job.

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So if you are in a temporary home awaiting a move take heart, you can temporarily make this home as beautiful as the one you are waiting to inhabit. A few personal touches here and there are just the precursor to your next place and it’s a good idea to start decorating sooner and later.

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Battle round: real property report vs. title insurance So you have saved your down payment and closing costs and have placed an offer to purchase on the home of your dreams.

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PIKKERT But then you are completely gobsmacked when your real estate professional comes back telling you that the seller is offering title insurance in lieu of a real property report.

What the heck is title insurance and is it right for you? Let’s find out shall we.

While purchasing a home may seem like a straight forward thing, sometimes title related issues can occur.

Examples of this are renovations done without permits, municipal work orders, utility and condo assessments, liens, encroachments, outstanding taxes and worst of all,

fraud. All of these could impose unforeseen costs on the purchase transaction and ultimately affect the ownership of the property.

Title insurance exists to make sure those costs don’t come out of your pocket.

Perhaps an example would be helpful?

Your dream home has a lovely addition on the back.

The current homeowner was quite handy so he did the work himself but he did not bother getting a building permit.

Had he done so he would have been told that the proposed construction was not allowed as it was being built on a utility line. If the utility company ever needs to access that line they have the right to remove the addition.

Title insurance would protect you against the costs that would be incurred.

Title insurance is a regulated insurance product which provides protection for homeowners and their lenders. The benefits are it can replace a RPR and

proof of municipal compliance saving time and money on the purchase transaction.

It also allows a transaction to close on time thus avoiding late fees incurred while waiting for title registration. Coverage of some of the most common post-closing issues facing homeowners.

Well this sounds great you say? Sign me up you say? Let’s take a quick look at what exactly is covered under title insurance.

1. Coverage for losses relating to improvements added without building permits.

2. Encroachments – an example of this is your garage’s eaves hanging over your neighbour’s property line.

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8. Outstanding property taxes.

9. Zoning defects.

10. Errors in the public record.

So while a RPR can show you the problem, title insurance can provide a remedy.

If a problem is identified and all possible avenues of remedy have been exhausted then title insurance could be your ace in the pocket. a) No out of pocket expenses for legal advice or other professional reports b) The expertise to restore

title or correct defects c) An efficient process so that your time and resources are not spent fighting this battle d) The convenience of all advice through one channel. e) Coverage for up to two times the value.

Title insurance usually costs about $249 plus GST and is paid through your lawyer as they are the ones purchasing it on your behalf. It stays in effect for as long as you own your home.

More and more often lenders require title insurance.

Usually it is stated in the pa-

perwork you sign to accept the mortgage But wait! Before you rush right out and buy it, remember that title insurance only pays after all other avenues have been exhausted and as with any insurance product there are things which are excluded.

It is certainly worth your time to read your policy so you are aware of any exclusions. So there you have it, title insurance in a nutshell.

Pam Pikkert is a mortgage broker with Dominion Lending Centres – Regional Mortgage Group in Red Deer.

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Here are some patio set painting tips to help you get started: • Gather the items that you want to paint in a well-ventilated area. Make sure nearby items are covered to protect from any overspray.

• Identify your trouble areas and determine if rust needs to be removed. When you use high-quality products, you can paint right over the rust. However, if rust debris is flaky, or if you want to remove it for any reason, try using a wire brush or sandpaper to simply smooth the surface.

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Mortgages Bought/Sold

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Start Here BOULEVARD Restaurant & Lounge Gasoline Alley, 37471 Hwy 25, Red Deer County is seeking Cook $14.00/hr.

To prepare and cook all food up to standard, clean kitchen and maintain hygiene, follow recipes, assist in receiving and storing.

Kitchen Helper $11.00/hr.

To clean kitchen following safety and hygiene standards.

Clean utensils, cutlery, crockery and glassware items.

Clean floors, assist in prep.

All positions are permanent, Full-time/Part-time, shift work & Weekends.

Education: Above Secondary Work experience not essential, training provided.

Fax resume to: 780-702-5051

FINANCIAL SALES CONSULTANT – RED DEER Woody’s RV World Finance Of¿ce has a challenging and rewarding full-time position available immediateO\ for a self-motivated, assertive and professional individual.

Financial Services experience is an asset. The right candidate will possess a positive attitude, strong multi-tasking, customer relations and interpersonal skills. Weekend hours are required.

• Verify sales contracts for accuracy and completeness • Assist customers in ¿nancing the purchase of unit • Negotiate terms & conditions with Financial Institutions • Schedule & organize delivery of units • Promote extended service agreements • Verify all documents for correct titles, taxes and lien information Woody’s RV World offers: • Above Average Income • Year Round Employment • Continuing Training • Excellent Company Bene¿ts & Remuneration Please forward resume to: Karen Malsbury Woody’s RV World – RED DEER 1702-49th Ave T4R 2N7 E-mail: applications@woodysrv.com

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HOLIDAY INN Red Deer South Gasoline Alley, 37471 Hwy 25, Red Deer County is seeking Front Desk Clerk $14.00/hr.

Answer phone calls, take reservations. Check in/out Guests Balance cash out & attend to guest needs Housekeeping Room Attendant $14.00/hr.

Clean & vacuum rooms, public areas, pool, etc.

Replenish amenities, Linens & Towels Adhere to Holiday Inn safety standards All positions are permanent, Full-time/Part-time, shift work & Weekends.

Education: Above Secondary Work experience not essential, training provided.

Fax resume to: 780-702-5051

SALES PERSONNEL

Join our family owned and operated team today and see the difference for yourself!

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS Red Deer 2803 - 50 Avenue, Red Deer is seeking Front Desk Clerk $14.00/hr.

Answer phone calls, take reservations. Check in/out Guests Balance cash out & attend to guest needs Housekeeping Room Attendant $14.00/hr.

Clean and vacuum rooms, public areas, pool, etc.

Replenish amenities, Linens & Towels Adhere to Holiday Inn safety standards All positions are permanent, Full-time/Part-time, shift work & Weekends.

Education: Above Secondary Work experience not essential, training provided.

Fax resume to: 780-702-5051

SALES CONSULTANTS

GET STARTED TODAY! CALL MIKE @ 403.588.9913

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Wednesday, June 4, 2014

View the Clues Contest

Read to Win!

Below are five phone numbers that appear inside our clients’ ads in this week’s Express (includes Special Features & Supplements) Simply match the phone number to the business and you may win a gift certificate to one of our City’s many great restaurants. Fill out the contest form and drop it off at the Express office prior to draw deadline listed. Note: Express office is closed between noon and 1pm daily.

403-346-0404 403-346-3939 403-346-6414 403-346-2514 403-342-7670

______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________

Enter in pperson at the Red Deer Express #121, 5301 - 43 St.

403.309.2200

D6, 2310-50 Ave. Red Deer

WIN A $25 GIFT CERTIFICATE TO: BO’S BAR & GRILL JUNE DRAW DATE: JUNE 27 @ NOON

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

Each 3x3 box is outlined with a 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.

ANSWER

May Winner: Frieda Halonen Name: _______________________________________ Phone: _______________________________________ #121, 5301 - 43 St.

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51. Clairvoyance 52. Gourde (abbr.)

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18. And, Latin 19. Highest card in a suit 20. Paper Mulberry bark 22. Cattle farmer 23. Actress Lupino 24. Constitution Hall org.

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*Vehicles offered may not be exactly as illustrated. Vehicle payments include factory to dealer freight, dealer preparation and block heater, carpet and all-season mats. A full tank of gas on delivery is standard. Lease payments DO NOT include GST. Toyota Canada “Red Tag Days” offers are exclusive and may not be combined. May require factory order. See Dealer for details. 2014 Corolla BURCEP BA Selling Price $20,133 60 month 20,000 kms/year lease - $ZERO down. Buyout at lease end $8,418 Amount financed $20,233 Cost of borrowing $1,358.40 at 1.9% 84 month finance - $ZERO down. Amount financed $21,245 @ 1.9 % Cost of borrowing $1,452.55. 2014 RAV4 ZFREVT AL Selling Price $25,873 60 month 20,000 kms/year lease - $ZERO down. Buyout at lease end $10,617 Amount financed $25,970 at 2.9% Cost of borrowing $2,654.40 84 month finance - $ZERO down. Amount financed $27,271.67 @ 3.9 % Cost of borrowing $3,912.21. 2014 CAMRY BF1FLT DA Selling Price $26,565 60 month 20,000 kms/year lease - $ZERO down. Buyout at lease end $10,434.90 Amount financed $26,665 at 0.9% Cost of borrowing $831.

84 month finance - $ZERO down. Amount financed $27,998.25 @ 0.9 % Cost of borrowing $901.95. 2014 TACOMA MU4FNA AA Selling Price $33,60060 month 20,000 kms/year lease - $ZERO down. Buyout at lease end $14,745.30 Amount financed $33,700.14 at 3.9% Cost of borrowing $4,737.0072 month finance - $7,500 down. Amount financed $70,373.25 @ 4.9 % Cost of borrowing $10,993.95. 2014 TUNDRA DY5F1T AM Selling Price $42,415. 60 month 20,000 kms/year lease - $ZERO down. Buyout at lease end $15,466 Amount financed $42,515 at 0.9% Cost of borrowing $1,297.8072 month finance - $ZERO down. Amount financed $44,640.75 @ 0.9 % Cost of borrowing $1,223.25. # Program availability is model specific, see dealer for details.

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