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Author shortlisted for Word Guild Awards Blackfalds’ Marcia Laycock has been nominated for three works

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express

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arcia Lee Laycock is no stranger to the Word Guild’s annual Word Awards. Laycock, an author from Blackfalds, has been shortlisted several times in past years for the contest in a number of different categories. She usually submits three or four pieces to be entered into the Word Awards, but said that this year is particularly exciting.

“It was really a thrill this year,” said Laycock. “This year all three of my submissions were shortlisted.”

For this year’s awards, Laycock’s book Spur of the Moment has shortlisted in the inspirational book category, her novella An Unexpected Glory (now part of an anthology entitled 12 Days of Christmas) has shortlisted in the short story category and her blog articles, published via Novel Rocket, has shortlisted in the blogs category. All of Laycock’s writing’s have a strong focus on faith.

Laycock said she has written all her life. Encouraged by teachers and family all through school, Laycock decided to pursue a career in writing after high school graduation and attended Carleton University in Ottawa to study journalism.

However Laycock soon discovered that journalism wasn’t really for her and she was much more attracted to creative writing. She said that even though she did not complete the journalism program at Carleton, she did receive much encouragement from some of her professors to continue writing.

“One of my journalism professors and my English professor, both of them were very supportive and really tried to push me into doing more writing,” said Laycock. “So that was encouraging and it kind of kept me going.”

It was while living in the Yukon in the mid 70s that Laycock wrote her first complete novel. However, it would still be several more years before she would become a published author.

In fact, that novel is only going

through the publishing process right now. Laycock said she wrote the story during a particularly cold winter as something to keep her busy.

“I wrote the first draft of it when I was living in a tiny little cabin outside of Dawson City in the Yukon,” said Laycock. “It was one of the coldest winters that they’d had in a long time. You just couldn’t do anything but stay inside. It was 65 below and worse.

So I sat by the fire and kept feeding the fire and writing the story.

I did a lot of writing and reading that winter because you couldn’t really do too much else.”

It was in the Yukon that Laycock and her husband found their faith, she said. From Yukon, they ended up going to Bible College at Briercrest in Saskatchewan.

After attending a seminar by author Carol Kent that dealt with public speaking but also quite a bit about writing, Laycock said the fire to write was rekindled within her. She decided to begin writing again, this time including strong themes of faith within her stories.

Finally, in 1989, Laycock became a regularly published writer when she began writing a faith column for the Ponoka Herald. Laycock said the column was one of the duties of her husband, then a new pastor in Ponoka, but she took it on as he was already overwhelmed by the long list of new responsibilities he had.

That column, The Spur, ran for a few years before the Ponoka Herald closed its doors. After a few years’ hiatus, the column ran again in the Ponoka News for several more years.

At the encouragement of her readers, Laycock compiled several of her columns into a book, called Spur of the Moment, which, now in its third edition, is one of the works that has been shortlisted for a Word Award.

Laycock said she was nervous about embarking on a self-published book project, but her fears were eased by a friend who told her if people were asking her to publish a book, it was clear she already had a base of readers willing to buy it.

“I had heard so many horror

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BOOKWORM - Blackfalds author Marcia Lee Laycock has been shortlisted for three awards in the annual Word Guild Awards contest. The winners will be announced June 11th. stories of people who had boxes of books in their garages and were never able to sell them.”

It would seem Laycock’s hard work has paid off, however, as she now has published three editions of Spur of the Moment, two nov-

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els, a devotional book for women in ministry, three ebooks and has had her stories included in five anthologies. The Word Guild is a group of Christian writers, editors, speakers, booksellers, librarians and other individuals

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The winners of this year’s Word Awards will be announced at their annual black-tie Awards Gala on June 11th. news@lacombeexpress.com

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Thursday, June 5, 2014

Echo Energy removes barriers for customers

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express Echo Energy, the City of Lacombe’s electricity retailing boutique, has made some changes recently in an effort to get more interested clients signing up.

In November of last year, the City of Lacombe partnered with electricity supplier Utilitynet to retail electricity with the revenue going towards a special fund that will support new community initiatives.

Guy Lapointe, community and economic development officer for the City, said possible customers should view the arrangement as beneficial from both sides. People need to have electricity, and through Echo Energy, they can purchase it and have that money come back to them through new amenities in the community.

“Ultimately in the end what we want to see is, we want people to view this as a win-win scenario,” said Lapointe.

He said that a number of residents, customers and other interested parties

have contacted the City to provide feedback regarding the Echo Energy service since it began in November, with active promotion of the service beginning with the new year.

In response that feedback, changes have been made to Echo Energy that hopefully remove some of the barriers preventing others from using the service.

Deposits are first among the changes that have been made to the retailing boutique. Lapointe said that deposits were being used in an attempt to offer customers lower rates, but most people were seeing them as a barrier.

To make things simpler, Echo Energy has eliminated deposits entirely, pending credit approval.

Echo Energy has also lowered its rates to be more competitive within the market.

Lapointe said that Echo Energy is fully in control of its pricing and can alter it without consultation from its supplier, Utilitynet and as such has changed rates from 7.95 cents per kilowatt

hour to 7.49 cents per kilowatt hour.

There are some misconceptions regarding pricing that Lapointe wished to address as well.

He said that Echo Energy has promoted its fixed rate option in order to offer clients stability with their utility bill, but it still offers a variable rate as well.

Lapointe also wanted to make it clear where Echo Energy’s revenue goes. He said that income from Echo Energy goes to a fund, called the Echo Lacombe Fund, that will support new initiatives within the community and not into general City funds. Eventually, a committee will be set up to decide what the funds will be used for and will make recommendations to council accordingly.

Basically, the funds in the Echo Lacombe Fund are monies the City can use to support the community.

They do not go towards the City’s operating or capital budgets.

At this point, the City needs customers to build up the fund before it can start doing anything with

that money.

Lapointe said right now Echo Energy is sitting at about 60 customers and the City would like to hit 250 by year’s end.

“We’d obviously like to see it pick up a bit more.”

He added that this year is mostly about getting customers in place and then revenue will begin to build

next year and in years to come. Having said that, the more people that sign up sooner, the better things will be.

“The sooner we can make the change, the sooner we can start building the fund up,” said Lapointe.

While Echo Energy is a retailer from the City of Lacombe and its revenue will

go to support initiatives in the community, the service is not limited to Lacombe residents. Personal and commercial clients in Lacombe County, Blackfalds and even Red Deer are welcome to sign up.

For more information, visit www.echoenergy.ca or call 403-314-2107. news@lacombeexpress.com

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Thursday, June 5, 2014

Blackfalds Days is right around the corner

BY KALISHA MENDONSA Lacombe Express The Town of Blackfalds is gearing up to celebrate Blackfalds Days with a parade, an array of activities and of course, midway rides.

The events will take place from June 13th to June 15th in various locations throughout the Town.

“Blackfalds Days is about celebrating the vitality of our community. We’re so dynamic here and we want to share how successful and vibrant and fun we are,” said Sue Bornn, family and community support services manager.

The festivities kick off on Friday evening at 4 p.m. when the midway opens its gates until 10 p.m. Events of Friday include an Amazing Race-type themed event, the kick-off of the slo-pitch tournament and a teen dance for Grades 5 and up.

“For the Amazing Race, we have tons of things for families to get through obstacles and puzzles and games - it looks really fun.”

Saturday kicks off with

a 7:30 a.m. pancake breakfast at the Community Hall. There will be a continuation of the slo-pitch tournament, a ‘celebrating success’ parade and a ‘kidz’ zone.

“I have three little children and they like to be a part of the fun stuff. We’re looking forward to the kidz zone. It’s four hours of play for them and they really enjoy it,” said Bornn.

Also available on Saturday will be an ongoing game of ‘Humans vs. Zombies’ from noon to 10 p.m., which pits teens and adults of the community against each other as they take part in a day long battle of the undead. The goal of the game is to have each citizen become a zombie by the end of the night. There are safe zones set up around the Town.

There will be a family movie night featuring Wreck-It Ralph in the field house of the Abbey Centre and a firework display at 11 p.m. For best viewing of the fireworks head to All-Star Park.

For the fireworks show,

the Blackfalds Pyro Crew has put together a 12-minute show that is sure to please.

Sunday will see the bulk of the events winding down. There will be a community church service from 9 a.m. till noon, which includes a breakfast at 9 a.m. The carnival midway will be open from noon to 5 p.m.

This year, the carnival midway rides have returned. Bornn said that the Town is very much looking forward to that and that the midway is enjoyed thoroughly and by nearly every visitor.

As well, citizens can head to the new Abbey Centre facility where all admissions will be $2 for the day.

Bornn added Blackfalds Days is important because it allows the people of Blackfalds to celebrate their town. Most people are happy to be among the close rural community, and can express this fact with other residents during the weekend, she said.

Various businesses will also be contributing to

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DARK KNIGHT - Batman rolled through Blackfalds on the bat bike as part of the parade at last year’s Blackfalds Days event.

Blackfalds Days with special deals on products.

There will be $1 ice cream bowls sold in the Civic Cul-

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tural Centre parking lot, Servus Credit Union will host a BBQ in their parking lot, and various food bank

food drive stations will be set up throughout the weekend. kmendonsa@lacombeexpress.com

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OPINION Reading Rainbow is back “Butterfly in the sky, I can fly twice as high…”

For a generation of children, those words were synonymous with books and learning.

And now, thanks to an incredible kickstarter campaign, they can be again.

If you’re unfamiliar, the above words are the opening lyrics to the theme song for Reading Rainbow, an educational children’s program focused on books and literacy.

The show was very popular particularly in the 80s and 90s but aired right up until 2009.

Now the show’s star, LeVar Burton (also widely known for playing Lt. – Commander Geordi La Forge in Star Trek: The Next Generation) is bringing the magic of Reading Rainbow back in a new format for a new crop of young minds.

Last week, Burton launched a kickstarter fundraising campaign to bring Reading Rainbow back for a new generation in an entirely new format.

Or, as Burton mentions in his kickstarter launch

video, Reading Rainbow has been reincarnated for today’s kids using today’s technology.

In the video, Burton discusses how he and legions of Reading Rainbow fans feel there is a need for reliable educational programs and tools that are accessible to today’s children.

So, Reading Rainbow launched the Reading Rainbow app, a new tool that delivers the magic of reading through an online library of books and video field trips, much like the television program once did.

But that’s not all.

With the kickstarter campaign, Burton and Reading Rainbow aimed to make this resource readily accessible to devices across all platforms and develop a classroom version of the app and provide free access to it for schools in need.

A fundraising goal of $1 million for the campaign was set to accomplish this feat.

It was reached within 11 hours of posting the video.

In a video response showing an emotional Burton briefly after reaching the $1 million mark, Bur-

ton expresses his gratitude and says that these funds will enable Reading Rainbow to do a lot of good and comments on how this movement has developed a supportive community that can literally change the world one child at a time.

And they aren’t stopping there either.

A new fundraising goal of $5 million has been set that will enable the Reading Rainbow app to reach

children on more platforms than just the net and enable free access to the tool for 7,500 classrooms. At time of writing over $3.2 million has been raised.

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nity that enables them to do what they do.

Now, we know that this isn’t unique to our locality, region, province, or even country. This is a global thing. How encouraging is it to know that the entire world can pull together as a community to get something like this done?

By the way, if you haven’t watched the kickstarter video yet, it’s a hoot. But don’t take my word for it.

Summer in Blackfalds is full of exciting activities Summer 2014 is shaping up to be an exciting time in the town of Blackfalds. Many great family orientated activities have been planned and we hope visitors and residents alike will enjoy all that has been planned.

The aquatic centre and dinosaur playground at the Abbey Centre are now open! The aquatic centre hours are posted on the Town web site at http://www.blackfalds.com/ abbey-centre-home. There are designated lane swim times, swimming lessons, aqua fitness and plenty of public swim opportunities to fit your schedule.

Please check our 2014 Spring & Summer Community Program Guide and the web site for fees and additional information.

Discover Camp Curious, our Summer Day Camp program, is open to 30 campers each week throughout July and August. Registrations are still being accepted and are available through the web site or at the Abbey Centre. The program, based

Melodie

STOL at the Abbey Centre, will keep kids active and entertained.

The Tayles Park Water Spray Park opened on May 30th and offers a great playground, splash park and gazebo where many picnics and birthday parties are held.

These park and picnic spaces are first come, first serve and provide a great no-cost summertime activity.

Blackfalds Days will be held June 13–15th and there are lots of new activities which have been added to the weekend!

In addition to the traditional events such as the Slo-Pitch Tournament, Youth Octagon Dance and the Show and Shine, people can take part in the Family Amazing Race, Family Movie night and the ‘Humans vs. Zombies’ game

hosted by the Octagon Club. Food and fundraising are always a big part of a community celebration and Town council will be serving up a delicious pancake breakfast, as well as there are two additional barbecue lunches and strawberries and ice cream being served up on Saturday. Proceeds from the various meals are used to support notfor-profit and charitable groups in Blackfalds.

The 2014 Blackfalds Days Brochure will be coming out soon – so stay tuned.

Canada Day celebrations are planned for July 1st beginning at 1 p.m. at Tayles Water Park, with cupcakes and family fun. Join the celebrations at All Star Park at 8 p.m. and enjoy the fireworks which will begin at dusk.

The Blackfalds Agricultural Society is the proud sponsor of the Blackfalds Farmers Market. This season the market is on Thursdays until Sept. 25th from 4 to 7:30 p.m. at the Blackfalds Community Hall.

The energetic new market manager is Maria Pais-Martins and interested vendors should contact her at 403-392-0546.

The later afternoon time provides convenience for shoppers after work. Rain or shine, we hope that you will be able to come out and support local farmers, artisans and home-based businesses.

Great community events and activities like this don’t just happen.

They require volunteers, citizens and staff to work together for success. These activities help people to get to know their neighbors and build a sense of community. Kids are given positive activities to direct their time and energy.

Economic activity occurs that builds our business sector. I hope that people feel welcome to join in the fun and step forward to help in the planning and delivery of the events. I look forward to seeing you in Blackfalds this summer!

Melodie Stol is the mayor of Blackfalds.

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Tight collar? It increases risk of glaucoma What’s the best way to diagnose disease? Today, as never before, there are many scientific tests such as ultrasound, CT scans, MRIs and more blood and genetics tests available every year.

But is it possible to spot a potential disease without using these expensive procedures? Instead, how about the KISS approach (keep it simple, stupid)?

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But what about the length of your legs? Dr. Kate Tilling and her colleagues at Bristol University in the U.K. measured the leg lengths of 12,252 men and women aged 44 to 65. They discovered that the longer the leg the less risk of heart attack and stroke.

But how does leg length affect health problems? Dr. Tilling found that people with longer legs had less cholesterol deposits in both the heart’s coronary arteries and the carotid vessels that supply blood to the brain.

The $64,000 question is why do some people have longer legs. Certainly, having parents with long legs is a major advantage. But Tilling claims that leg length is strongly affected by habits established early in life. For instance, studies show that breast feeding and a high energy diet between ages two to four years increases leg length.

Dr. William Elliott at the University of Chicago believes the KISS approach also applies to our ear lobes.

He examined 1,000 patients suffering from coronary ar-

tery disease. He discovered that if patients had an obvious ear lobe crease they were much more likely to suffer from heart disease.

A similar study at the Mayo Clinic showed that 90% of patients complaining of chest pain, who also had an earlobe crease, were having a heart attack. But only 10% of those with chest pain without the crease experienced coronary attack.

A good look at the belly can also evaluate the risk of heart attack. Several studies show that not all fat is equal.

As in real estate you’re a winner of loser depending on location, and in this case belly fat is the loser.

Being apple-shaped is more dangerous than being pearshaped.

Get out the tape and check your waist measurement.

A waistline of more than 40 inches (100 centimeters) for men and 35 inches (90 centimeters) for women is a risk factor for heart disease.

Another look at friends and TV personalities will indicate whether their neck fat is bulging over tightly buttoned shirt collars. Dr. Susan Watkins at Cornell University, after studying this matter, says that in two cases out of three, the neck

size of the men’s shirts is too small and ties too tight.

Dr. Watkins claims this causes visual problems in addition to discomfort. Her tests revealed that tight collar wearers showed less ability to tell when a light, flickering at increased speed, became constant.

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fyi EVENTS Seniors Week in Lacombe – June 1–7th with events around Lacombe all through the week.

Seniors fair on Monday at the LMC, tour of CUC gym on Tuesday, Strawberry Tea at Kozy Korner on Wednesday, Lacombe Lodge Come and Go Tea on Thursday, Seniors Garden Party on Friday. For more information, contact Lacombe FCSS. Central Alberta Buccaneers home opener – 6 p.m. June 7th at ME Global Field.

Lacombe Spray Park Grand Re-Opening - the Grand Re-opening Celebration will take place on June 13th from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. The public is invited to join us in celebrating the new green space and the new look at the spray park.

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Fury 1600 Lund ďŹ shing boat & trailer ($17,200 value) sponsored by Go RV & Marine. Only 1,999 tickets printed. Draw date is Sept. 1st, 2 p.m. at All Star Park in Blackfalds. For more information contact John 403-396-0798, Kevin 403-8460111, or Edie at 403-318-5782.

Kozy Korner Seniors Centre Dinners – every Tuesday at noon.

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

Lacombe Farmers Market – This

YU-Turn Centre Open House and BBQ – June 14th from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Come buy lunch, check out the centre and celebrate the opening of the new parklet with the City of Lacombe.

National Aboriginal Day – June 21st. Celebrations in Blackfalds at Iron Ridge Campus. Tipi raising at dawn, prayers and reading of the Proclamation at 1 p.m. along with an honour song followed by displays, games, music and cake until 6 p.m.

Yu-Turn Street Festival – BBQ, live entertainment, street hockey and much more 5:30 – 9 p.m.

Wheellin ‘N’ Reelin Lottery sponsored by the Optimist Club of Blackfalds to build a new skatepark for the youth in Blackfalds. Your $50 ticket gives you a chance of winning a 2014 800 Canam side by side ($14,870 value) sponsored

by Turple Brothers or 2014

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

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

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

6 – 9 p.m. Girls only drop-in is also Wednesdays from 6 – 9 p.m.

Thursdays Grade 3-6 drop-in program runs from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. and Grade 4 and up program from 6 – 9 p.m. Cost is 2$ for drop-in and ball hockey with drop-in 10 passes at $10 and ball hockey season pass at $50.

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

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

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Blackfalds Days – June 13–15th.

Parade Saturday, June 14th at 11 a.m. For more information visit www.blackfalds.com.

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403.314.2244 www.A1-Homes.ca year, the Lacombe Farmers Market will be held in a new location, the arena parking lot at 5429-53 St. Markets run every Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. until October. Call 403-782-4772.

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

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

403-885-4780 for more info.

The Lacombe Legion has bingo on Mondays at 7 p.m. in the upstairs hall. Coffee time runs Wednesdays from 9:30-11 a.m. ($2 for coffee, tea and cookies). On Fridays, there are four meat draws and tickets are $2/ set of three tickets. Draw starts at 6:30 p.m. On Saturdays, there are four meat draws which start at 4:30 p.m. Chase the ace starts after meat draws.

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

Youth Unlimited Drop-in Activites – New schedule! Drop-in activities now run every Tuesday from 6 – 9 p.m. with ball hockey on Mondays and Wednesdays from

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

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

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

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

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

MEETINGS The Lacombe Hospital Auxiliary meets the ďŹ rst Thursday of every month at 1:30 p.m. in the Education Room at the hospital. New members wel-

come. For more information, call Rilla at 403-782-6165.

Imperial Daughters of the Empire is a non-proďŹ t women’s volunteer program that raises money in support of numerous initiatives supporting educations. Meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of every month and begin at 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United Church. Contact Mary Lou Wilson 403-782-3923.

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

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

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

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

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous is a 12-step support group offering a solution for all forms of food addiction. No dues, fees or weigh-in. Central Alberta groups meet in Red Deer, Lacombe and Rimbey.

For locations and dates, call Joanne at 403-314-1972.

Clive TOPS – Take Off Pounds Sensibly. Every Thursday at the Clive Christian Fellowship Church 9-10:30 a.m.

Clive Seniors’ Drop-In – 1:30 p.m. every Monday at the Clive Meeting Room.

AfďŹ rm – Providing safe and conďŹ dential support to people of all sexual orientation, their families and friends. Meetings in Lacombe. For more, contact Marg at 403-782-1887.

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Horoscope ARIES

TAURUS

Mar 21/Apr 20

Apr 21/May 21

Focus your energies in a

Taurus, you are ready for

positive way, Aries. You can

something or someone new.

accomplish anything you set

Right now is a good time to

your mind to, and now is the

reach out and connect with a

time to put your attitude

new passion. Things will get

to work.

more interesting rather quickly.

GEMINI May 22/Jun 21

CANCER Jun 22/Jul 22

You need to focus and get

Shop around for the best deals

back to work this week,

before making a big purchase,

Gemini. Things have slipped

Cancer. A little extra work can

out of your fingers, and it

lead to substantial savings.

could take a little while before

There are deals to be had, so

you get back on a schedule.

be patient.

LEO

VIRGO

Jul 23/Aug 23

Aug 24/Sept 22

Expect to reach a milestone in

Sometimes it can be easy for

your life, Leo. This may have

you to get fixated on a certain

something to do with your

way of doing things, Virgo.

family or career. Either way,

There are really many different

the praise you will receive

paths to the same outcome

is warranted.

when you are open to ideas.

LIBRA Sept 23/Oct 23

glitch arises in your plans.

hard this week, Scorpio. This is a good time to maintain a attention to yourself might ruffle the wrong feathers

in no time.

this week.

Nov 23/Dec 21

CAPRICORN Dec 22/Jan 20

Sagittarius, something will

You are never one to walk

bring a smile to your face

away from a challenge,

early in the week, and there’s

Capricorn. This week you

pretty much nothing that can

will be presented with a big

put you in a bad mood. This

obstacle, and you will have to

is an ideal time to get things

step up to tackle the

accomplished.

hard stuff.

AQUARIUS

PISCES

Jan 21/Feb 18

Feb 19/Mar 20

Keep your eyes open and you just may stumble on something new and fascinating this week, Aquarius. This is a good time to explore new ideas and apply them to your daily life.

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low profile. Drawing too much

you will find a solution

SAGITTARIUS

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.

SCORPIO Try not to push yourself too

from a different angle, and

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Oct 24/Nov 22

Libra, do not panic when a

Just approach the situation

HOW TO PLAY:

Someone gets bent out of shape over something that seems laughable to you, Pisces. You may need to adjust your view.

CLUES ACROSS 1. The woman 4. New Rochelle college 8. If not 12. Rotating mechanism 13. Strong sharp smell or taste 14. Squash bug genus 15. Eggs 16. S. African Anglican bishop 18. Draws taut 20. One who tears down 21. Killed 22. Focus during yoga

26. Boxing referee declares 27. Morning 28. Make very hot and dry 29. At right angles to the keel 31. Basalt layers of earth 35. Most abundant rareearth 36. Possessed 37. __ Hess, oil company 39. They __ 40. 17th state 41. Actress Sarandon 42. Nostrils 44. Speech defect

47. Atomic #73 48. Chewing treat 49. Determines time 53. An edict from the tsar 56. Lariate 57. Dreary 58. Cruise/Nicholson movie 62. 7th Greek letter 63. Tubings 64. “Blue Rider” artist August 65. Trent Reznor’s rock group 66. Recess 67. Picnic playwright Wm. 68. Turner or Danson

CLUES DOWN 1. People of the lochs 2. Czech playwright Vaclav 3. Gave forth 4. Frozen drinks 5. Many not ands 6. Matchstick game 7. Embellish 8. Goes into 9. Twin Peaks actress Piper 10. Very fast airplane 11. Cologne 13. Benign glandular tumors 14. Used to cut and shape wood

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City Council Dates

Parklet Kickoff Party and Ping Pong Tournament “We wanted to make sure access to the ping pong table is as barrier-free as possible” said de Jong. “People should be able to get out and have fun enjoying the table without having to bring their own paddles and balls.”

Lacombe City Council Meetings are open to the public and all are encouraged to attend.

Meeting agendas are posted online at www.lacombe.ca by 3:00 p.m. the Friday before every Council Meeting.

Two parklets, or temporary public spaces, have been installed in downtown Lacombe in support of the Downtown Area Redevelopment Plan, and are meant to encourage people to get out and enjoy Lacombe’s historic downtown.

The next scheduled Regular Council Meeting dates and times are:

Monday, June 9, 2014 at 5 p.m.

Monday June 23, 2014 at 5 p.m.

Monday, July 7, 2014 at 5 p.m. (Committee Meeting)

Public Notices Road Closure Notice Residents are advised that Wolf Creek Drive at Hwy 12 will be closed on June 2, 2014, for repair work.

Access will be maintained to the Church and 52Ave/53Ave via Wolf Creek Drive off Hwy 2A and 34St. The road will be closed at 7 a.m. on Monday, June 2 and will be back open by 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 14, weather permitting. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this busy construction period.

Construction crews will be conducting road work in the following streets early next week. Motorists are advised to expect delays at the following locations: Woodland Drive (Repair of Gravel Patches)

The City of Lacombe and Youth Unlimited are throwing a party, and you’re invited! The City is celebrating the launch of the downtown parklet project on Saturday, June 14, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the 50 Street location.

A fundraising BBQ is being hosted by Youth Unlimited, with proceeds going to the YU-Turn Youth Centre. The Centre will be having an open house during the event. People can tour the facility and learn about some of their summer programs.

“Part of creating great public spaces is ensuring that there are things for people to do, and the parklets are great additions to our downtown,” said Mayor Steve Christie.

As part of the festivities, the 1st Annual City of Lacombe Ping Pong Tournament will be held from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Registration is open to everyone 14 years and older, with some cool prizes going to the winner. Space is limited so register early. Mayor Steve Christie will be facing off against Jake Schellenberg of Youth Unlimited in a friendly game of ping pong as part of the event.

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“We’ve already observed lots of people using the ping pong table, and the tournament is the perfect way to celebrate these new public spaces,” said City Planning Intern Josh de Jong, who spearheaded the parklet project.

There will be construction traffic in these areas but traffic flow will be maintained. Detour signs will be posted. Please use alternate routes.

The ping-pong table is completely free to use until it is removed in the fall. Paddles and balls are available at the parklet.

2014 Property Tax Notices

Request for Proposal Realtor Services

49A Avenue (52 Street to Hwy 2A) 49 Street (52 Ave to 54 Ave)

Property Tax Notices for the 2014 taxation year will be mailed out on May 28, 2014. If you have not received your 2014 Tax Notice by Friday, June 6, 2014, please contact the City of Lacombe Tax and Assessment department at 403-782-1257.

Property owners are advised that taxes are due and payable without penalty if such payment is received at City Hall on or before June 30, 2014.

Payments may be dropped off after business hours in the mail slot at City Hall, located at 5432 56th Avenue.

Any payment of property tax forwarded by mail shall be deemed to be paid on the same date as the post-mark on the envelope in which the payment was mailed. Please note that credit card payments are NOT accepted for Property Taxes.

For more information on your Property Tax Notice and payment options, please visit our website at www.lacombe.ca/living/taxes-assessment.

If you would like to register for the Ping Pong Tournament or have any questions about the BBQ or the parklet project, please contact Josh de Jong at jdejong@lacombe.ca or (403)782-6666.

Len Thompson Industrial Lot Sales This is a request for proposal for the services of a licensed Real Estate agent for the sale of Len Thompson Industrial lots owned by the City of Lacombe. The broker should have knowledge and experience in the area in which the property is located.

Packages can be acquired through the City of Lacombe website at www.lacombe.ca or by contacting Guy Lapointe at (403) 782-1263.

Any interested parties must submit their proposals and confirm City Hall’s receipt of them no later than 2:00pm on Tuesday, June 17, 2014.

Only proposals submitted within the time frame and guidelines provided will be considered.

For more information, please contact Guy Lapointe at (403) 782-1263, glapointe@lacombe.ca or visit www.lacombe.ca.

International Trails Day June 7th, 2014 Explore Lacombe’s extensive trails.

Maps are available from City Hall or other kiosks

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Fight the Bite! Mosquito Prevention in Lacombe 2. REPEL: Use an effective mosquito repellent. A product with DEET is your best protection. Lemon eucalyptus oil is also effective for shorter periods of time.

The City of Lacombe is reminding residents to take extra precautions against mosquitoes this spring by continuing with an education program for residents on how to prevent mosquitoes from breeding, as well as how to protect themselves and their families against mosquito bites and the risk of West Nile virus infection.

3. ELIMINATE: Prevent mosquitoes from breeding.

Residents and businesses are asked to look at their properties and remove or drain any standing water.

Mosquitoes can lay up to 250 eggs at a time in still water (fresh, salty, stagnant), which will start to hatch in 7-10 days.

It only takes a few teaspoons of water for this to happen. If standing water is eliminated weekly, many mosquitoes will be kept from breeding in the first place, eliminating the need to use pesticides against adult mosquitoes. This elimination strategy will reduce the number of mosquitoes around the house and yard.

Whether gardening, golfing, fishing or even just relaxing outdoors, residents are encouraged to follow these simple tips in order to fight the bite and protect themselves from the West Nile virus: 1. COVER UP: wear long sleeves and pants, in light colors and loose fitting. Covering up as much as possible as mosquitoes can bite through tight clothes e.g. leggings and jeans. Wear a hat, and consider staying indoors at dawn and dusk, when mosquitoes are most active.

What’s New

Request for Qualifications The City of Lacombe currently has a “Request for Qualifications� for firms or individuals interested in supplying Design and Construction Management Services for the new Lacombe Police Service facility, to be constructed in 2016. Interested consultants should review the complete RFQ at the Alberta Purchasing Connection website: www.purchasingconnection.ca.

For more information and tips, Albertans can visit www. fightthebite.info or call Health Link Alberta, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, toll-free at 1.866.408.5465 (LINK).

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Development Permits

Current to May 29, 2014

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

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LOCATION

DEVELOPMENT

May 29 May 29

61/251.14 61/251.12

Shed Single Family Dwelling

102 Elana Crescent 41 Erma Street

Discretionary Use

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

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LOCATION

DEVELOPMENT

May 29 May 29

61/250.81 61/250.82

5824 58 Street 5824 58 Street

Demolition of Detached Dwelling and Accessory Buildings Site Grading Prior to Subdivision

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

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

Reminder Lacombe Spray Park Re-opening Celebration The Lacombe Spray Park Grand Re-opening Celebration will take place on June 13, 2014, from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

The public is invited to join Council, staff and special guests in celebrating the new green space, and the new look at the spray park.

Water Meter Installation The City is on year one of a four year project to change out aging manual read water meters within Lacombe.

We are replacing manual-read water meters with a more efficient radio-read system, so that staff can obtain water meter readings remotely.

The new water meter installers will only be in our area until June 13, and it is urgent for homeowners to book an appointment either by calling 1-800-6674387, or book online using the reference number that they received in their booklet at www.Lacombe. watermeterappt.com.

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A look back at popular ‘stopping houses’ The fur trade created the Calgary Edmonton Trail, a trail initially plied by ox teams plodding their slow way between the two centres. Their one rest stop of note along this 200 mile journey was the Strawberry Plain situated at the juncture with an east-westtrail known as the Buffalo Lake Trail. This location is now known as Lacombe City.

Settlement brought increased traffic and the need for more frequent rest stops for incoming settlers and their families. As virtually all non-fur trade traffic was headed north, these stopping houses were most numerous south of the Red Deer River. Names still well known there include Dickson’s stopping house at Airdrie, Scarlett’s stopping house at Didsbury, Lone Pine at Bowden and Content at Innisfail.

The stopping house in this area was built circa 1884 by the original homesteader in Central Alberta, a rest stop that carried his name, Barnett’s Rest. It lives on today as the stately eating establishment situated on Barnett Ave. a single block east the historic C&E Trail.

All stopping houses were much more than rest stops. They became centres where settlers could obtain supplies, in effect pioneer shopping centres.

Barnett’s Rest was situated right on the trail but the

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FREDEEN Town of Lacombe developed one mile east at the intersection of Nanton and Barnett. Hence travelers in need of supplies tended to stop at Barnett’s Rest for supplies rather than detour into the Town itself. This did not escape the attention of the Town’s business community. Taking the action they deemed appropriate they enacted a bylaw closing that portion of the trail lying north of its intersection with Barnett Ave. The barriers went up immediately. Northbound traffic now had to detour into town to Nanton St. to continue their journey.

Ed Barnett was never one to let grass grow under his feet. His response was immediate and odiferous.

Residents along Nanton woke the following morning to the fragrance of fresh manure and a street piled high with the ripe contents of Barnett’s cattle feedlot.

But the heyday of stopping houses drew to a close with the advent of the C&E Railroad. The roadbed reached Lacombe in

late fall, 1890. Its right of way paralleled the historic trail for much of its distance. With that right of way came a federal grant of 6,400 acres per mile travelled. Stations were positioned about 10 miles apart with sidings midway between them. Initially each location bore a number (Blackfalds was Siding No 11; Lacombe Siding No 12.) When names were bestowed, those to the south of Lacombe were borrowed largely from villages in England and Scotland although some employees of the CPR (e.g.) engineers

were also honoured. None commemorated the names of the historic stopping houses. The first siding north of the Red Deer River was initially named Blackfalds after a Scottish hamlet but for a period of time it was known (at least locally) by the name of its station agent, Waghorn. He is credited with compiling the first Waghorn’s Guide, an invaluable early source of information on train schedules, passenger service and freight charges for western Canada.

Some native words found their way into names for lo-

calities north of Lacombe.

Ponoka for example was reputably derived from the native word for elk and Wetaskiwin was the Cree word meaning “The Hills Where Peace Was Made.”

Some say this was the historic peace treaty mediated by Father Lacombe between the Blackfoot and Cree tribes. However, there is an early legend involving two young untried chiefs who, in preparation for war between the two tribes, had ventured into a dark night to spy upon their enemy’s encampment. In the dark they encountered each oth-

er. Weaponless they fought with bare hands until exhausted. Neither could break the other’s defense.

As they rested to gather strength both pulled out their tobacco and pipes. But one pipe had been broken and they ended up sharing the remaining pipe.

It was then that the Cree spoke, “My brother” he said softly. “We did not mean to do it, but we have smoked the peace pipe together.

From now on we must be friends, and because we are chiefs of our tribes, our people must also be friends and stop our war.”

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SPORTS

QUICK SHOT - Lacoka Loco Brodie Robinson-Gladue takes aim, trying to get a fast shot away as he fends off Calgary Wrangler opponents. Lacoka lost the game 17-11

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Locos come up short in high scoring game

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express A strong effort wasn’t quite enough for the Locos to catch up to the Wranglers.

On June 1st, the Lacoka Junior Locos hosted the Calgary Wranglers. Although Lacoka put up a good fight, the final score was 1711 in favour of Calgary.

Assistant Coach Drew Dougherty that the team made a fair try in the game.

“It was a solid effort. We were in it for most of the game,” he said. He went on to say that Lacoka has trouble getting all its players to practices at the same time, making it difficult to work on team systems.

Dougherty also said that was a key factor in last Sunday’s game, as the Wranglers were able to spot the Locos using a help defense and adjusted their game accordingly.

Lacoka then switched to a manon-man defense, but weren’t able to adjust as easily as they have not been able to work on the different system in practice.

It was a very even match. Both teams played a hard, fast and physical game that was exciting to watch.

Calgary opened up scoring with a quick goal within the first minutes of play. Lacoka on the other hand, was slow to get started in the first, but were well in the game by the end of the period, es-

pecially after scoring a power play goal to end the first tied at five points apiece.

In the second, Lacoka opened scoring within the first two minutes and both teams began trading goals back and forth. As the period wore on however, Calgary gained a stronger foothold over Lacoka, taking the lead and beginning to slowly widen the score gap.

Lacoka players did their best to keep up, but the strong Calgary defense made the strongest Locos scorers work hard for every shot, tiring them out and cutting down on scoring opportunities.

Dougherty said that the Wranglers’ ability to play a stronger defense than the Locos was prob-

ably the biggest factor in the game. While there were some defensive holes, Lacoka’s goaltender was quite strong and Dougherty added that goaltender Zac Atsinger probably played his strongest game of the season on Sunday.

Astinger faced 61 shots by the end of the game and made some impressive saves. While he let a few in, each time a goal was scored he would shake it off and prepare to face the next shot as if nothing had happened.

In the third period, Calgary continued to pull ahead of Lacoka.

After fighting tooth and nail against a superior defense for two periods, Lacoka’s offence was

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While the Locos have been fairly even this season, they have lately been on a bit of a losing streak. In addition to last Sunday’s game, the Locos lost 13-12 to the Strathmore Venum and lost another two games the weekend before.

While the team has good chemistry and works well as a unit, the players seldom have the opportunity to practice as one.

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Lacombe-born athlete inducted into Hall of Fame

BY KALISHA MENDONSA Lacombe Express “Lacombe born Trisha Lorenz was inducted into the Alberta College Athletes Association (ACAC) Hall of Fame with a ceremony on May 10th.

Lorenz was among the first 50 inductees to be honoured and welcomed into the Hall of Fame. The ceremony was held in part with the 50th anniversary of the Alberta College Athletics Association.

“It’s an honour, a huge honour,” says Lorenz. “I got the letter from Augustana and thought it was some general letter but I started reading and thought, whoa - oh, okay!”

Lorenz was given the induction after an intense dedication to sports and

coaching between Augustana University College, the University of Lethbridge and dedication shown through her high school years.

“I enjoyed being part of a team, and having the achievement and improvement and seeing something come from your hard work.

I’m still like that, especially with physical things,” she says.

“I like to learn something, then master it and get better.”

Lorenz first began taking initiative with her sport skills development in high school, where she was often practicing in the school gym to better her basketball skills. She did play a variety of sports in the school, but excelled at basketball especially.

“I was very, very focused and very competitive and determined,” says Lorenz.

“I think those are all great qualities, but if there’s a child out there that has a dream of doing something with their athletics, I think it’s great to dream and to work towards that.”

The Lorenz family was often involved in activities that promoted her interest in a healthy lifestyle.

“My parents were excellent role models for me in that they played sports and we went to watch games, and did a lot of things as a family that were active.”

She says that often there were bike rides, games of catch and park visits. The relationships built through her active lifestyle choices were also an immense part

of her athletic success.

“There are things that stand out in terms of actual competitions, but more of it is general memories of experiences we shared,” she says. “Road trips, early morning practices, eating lunch in the cafeteria, that kind of stuff.”

Lorenz said her coach was also a huge instrument in her success, and was her inspiration for beginning a coaching career.

“My coach during those (high school) years was a real mentor for me.

“She was a huge support for me as an athlete and as a coach. She was always the one I could go to, and she helped me feel a lot more confident and helped me believe in myself.”

She adds that some of the friendships she developed

in her years as a practicing athlete have been long lasting and very special to her.

When asked what she could say to young aspiring athletes, Lorenz’s focus was on allowing children to have a variety of experiences.

“The kids that aren’t jocks still deserve an opportunity to try things and be active. I think that’s what is important for the development of kids.”

Lorenz recognized that for most parents, budgets sometimes prevent the chance to enroll kids in several sports. She also says the pressure for kids to be excellent at a particular sport is immense.

She says kids think they aren’t going to be good enough to play on a team if they don’t stick to a single

sport all year round, and adds that she finds the notion quite sad.

“I think now that maybe the focus is a bit too much on kids having to choose at a very young age what sport they want to excel in.

It’s so sad when that happens.”

Currently, Lorenz resides in Raymond, Alberta with her husband and three boys. She leads an active role in her town’s theatre community and is also a tap and jazz dance teacher.

When she put the brakes on her athletic career, she went to Grant MacEwan University to study a theatre arts program.

“For me, it’s nice to have that part of my life now that I’ve sort of switched gears.” kmendonsa@lacombeexpress.com

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ARTS & LEISURE African Children’s Choir to share songs

Audiences in Lacombe and Clive will be inspired by sounds of the group

BY KALISHA MENDONSA Lacombe Express The African Children’s Choir will be lighting up Lacombe and Clive on their tour through Central Alberta this month.

The Choir will perform at the Clive Baptist Church on June 16th and at the Church of the Nazarene in Lacombe on June 22nd.

Performances for both are 7 p.m.

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, who has worked with the choir for many years 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.

In the past, Crawford 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 agreed that the best part of working with the choir is being humbled by the beauty of the children’s interactions and of course the immense talent shown by the children.

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,

INSPIRATION - The African Children’s Choir is performing at the Clive Baptist Church June 16th the Church of the Nazarene in photo submitted Lacombe on June 22nd. awareness and education and housing facilities built through the collection of funds from the tour.

The children are accepted into the 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 acade-

my. 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.

“I think it’d be great for people to know that 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. Hundreds of kids are in the choirs, but thousands have been helped in Africa through proceeds, awareness and concert fees and donations.”

The performances are emotional and intense.

“These kids come from such humble 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.” kmendonsa@lacombeexpress.m

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Swollen Members includes Red Deer on tour “We’re really letting our voices speak for themselves, and re-establishing the strength of the Swollen Members sound.”

Prevail says that 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 history, 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

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

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 hard to develop a sound entirely unique to them.

Prevail says that 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 that 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 in-

dividual 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@lacombeexpress.com

A crash course on making the perfect sauce Today’s marketplace is saturated with almost every type of bottled or canned sauce imaginable.

Homemade sauces, in many households, have taken a ‘back-seat’ to the readymade varieties that seem to fit into our hectic lifestyles.

When we think of making sauces from scratch, many people conjure up

the image of a thick gelatinous mass from one of our worst school cafeteria nightmares.

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Traditionally, any sauce is usually made up from one of five leading sauces or ‘mother sauces’. These leading sauce categories are Béchamel, Velouté, brown, tomato and Hollandaise. Don’t let any fancy French names scare you.

Béchamel is merely a white sauce made from adding milk to a white roux (a mixture of fat and flour that has cooked just long enough to eliminate any starchy taste).

Velouté is made from adding a white stock (such as chicken, veal, or fish) to a white roux.

Brown sauce is made by adding a brown stock (beef) to a brown roux (fat/flour mixture that has cooked over low heat to intensify color and taste).

Tomato sauce is a mixture of tomatoes, stock and sometimes a roux, and

Hollandaise is a mixture of butter and egg yolks.

Although there are techniques and flavourings that also go along with creating any of these base sauces, they are basically the foundations of many corresponding sauces.

For example a cheese sauce is originated from adding cheese to a Béchamel, and a Hollandaise sauce with shallots, white wine vinegar and tarragon is a Béarnaise sauce.

Sauce making however, is not always confined within the parameters of these leading sauces. There are many sauces that do not fall into the gamut of these five main categories. Some examples would be pan gravies, reductions, compound butters and purees.

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stock/broth and a thickener are added to extend the flavours and to coat the finished meat product.

Meat that is served ‘au jus’ (pronounced ‘oh zhoo’) means that it is served with its natural clear unthickened juices, however extra stock/broth is usually added to ensure there is enough to go around.

Reductions are simply what their name indicates; liquids that are naturally thickened and intensified through the evaporation of water to create a sauce.

Some of the best sauces result from letting naturally occurring liquids in a pan to just cook down. Simply season with salt and pepper, and serve.

Many people don’t consider compound butters to be a sauce, but when melted, it is a flavourful liquid that enhances a finished dish.

The most popular of all flavoured butters in the chef industry is ‘maitre d’hotel’ butter (pronounced

‘may truh doh tel’).

It is solid butter that is traditionally mixed with chopped parsley, lemon juice, and white pepper. It is then rolled into a cylindrical shape and stored in the refrigerator or freezer until needed.

This allows one to cut off circles of the butter to melt on top of a finished product, traditionally steak.

Endless creations of compound butters can be made however, for many other dishes besides steaks.

Purees also don’t conform in the definition of the five leading sauces.

They acquire their thickness from the maceration of a vegetable, fruit, or an array of ingredients, like pesto for example.

The Internet and library are both great resources to get one started on creating a repertoire of sauces of your very own.

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Cutting the cord on home electronics Could this time of year get any better? Even the rainy days are lovely and I am so excited to watch everything green up. I hope you are taking it all in and spending plenty of time outside even on cooler evenings. My goal this summer is to spend most of my time outdoors and portable electronics and equipment make it super easy to get out and enjoy.

The wireless age is the most amazing thing to me and I plan to take full advantage. My cable guy told me the other day that they now have wireless PVR’s which can go into any room, no more need to drill holes and install cable outlets in every room! You can even mobilize your TV space

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Last weekend I was hanging out with some dear friends around their fire pit enjoying a beautiful spring evening when one of my friends pulled out his phone, dropped it into a ceramic bowl and began streaming jazz music. This is so foreign to me; I never think to use my phone for

anything but calls and texts. The ceramic bowl amplified the sound and we enjoyed the evening even more due to the wonderful music.

With the invention of solar everything you can charge up outdoor lighting, trailer batteries and even your cell phone. I love the decorative and colourful yard lanterns and lighting you can use to decorate your outdoor space.

I saw solar powered illuminated plant pots the other day and was very tempted to buy them. Even as your indoor space needs several different light source, your exterior space can be transformed into a magical, mystical retreat with the right lighting. I think the houses with white lighting

strung in trees is a lovely sight on summer evenings, not Christmas lights still hanging on your house but a special place for ambient lighting.

I am taking full advantage of the daylight and warm temps to work outside as much as possible. Wireless Internet is amazing and you can create a cozy, lovely outdoor reading or writing space bringing your home office outside. Put up a gazebo or portable tent/awning and invest in luscious furniture to curl up with your favourite book, laptop or tablet. Hang charming lanterns inside the gazebo to allow you to take your outdoor experience well into the evening. Download

books onto your tablet and you can read well into the night without eyestrain. My favourite activity is sitting next to an outdoor fire with a good book on my iPad where I can read into the small hours of the morning.

So it’s time to unplug! Cut the cords and let your inner nomad wander while you still remain connected and fashionable in your outdoor space. You are able to have a beautiful, unfettered existence outside as well as inside.

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BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express There is a new business in Lacombe!

Absolute Custom Designs Inc., a brand new interior design store in Lacombe, is open for business and strives to be a full service stop for all your interior design needs.

“We’re kind of trying to be the design centre for Lacombe,” said Sean Stroud, who co-owns and manages the store with his wife, Angie. “We want to bring the allinclusive package to our clientele.”

Whether working on a brand new home or renovating an existing space, Absolute Custom Designs Inc. can help you achieve the look you want. Sean said that customers are welcome to bring in their designs and ideas of the look they are looking for and Absolute Designs will work with them to carry them out as best as possible.

The Strouds have a wealth of experience when it comes to interior design. While Absolute Designs Inc. has only been operating for a few weeks, Angie and Sean have about 30 years of experience between them within the industry.

Sean ran Lacombe’s local paint store for several years and Angie has managed blinds, drapery and interior design on a number of projects throughout central Alberta. As such, both Strouds have a knowledge base that is both deep and wide when it comes to most aspects of interior design.

“People should come to us solely for the experience that we have,” said Angie. “We

have a wide range of products and product knowledge.”

Angie said that Absolute Custom Designs Inc. has experience that isn’t commonly seen at a lot of retailers. They know the finer details on products as well, right down to the depth of a sofa seat cushion.

“We know our product,” said Angie.

Sean and Angie focus on stocking highquality items that are still cost effective.

Sean said that while some stores might carry many items of very high quality, such items can be quite expensive and not fiscally attainable for some.

On the other hand, other stores might focus on items that are low-cost, but sometimes don’t have a very long lifespan. Sean said that Absolute Custom Designs Inc. tries to find items that have a good balance of both.

Angie added that they also try to provide rare items that can’t be found just anywhere. Absolute Designs Inc. even has an arrangement with a regional artist allowing them to display and sell original artwork in the store.

“You kind of see the same artwork dayin day-out with a lot of places,” said Sean.

Absolute Custom Designs is also focused on being local. Sean said they have their own workshop and seamstress and workshop and work is done in-house whenever possible.

Angie said that they will only stock items purchased in Canada as well. Absolute Designs Inc. gets its indoor furniture from Calgary, its exterior furniture from

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Absolute Custom Designs Inc. is planning a Grand Opening event on June 14.

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#3-842 46th Street Lacombe (Just south of Tim Horton’s) 403-505-3217 Angie Cell 403-396-5096 Sean Cell

403-782-2046

Lacombe Express 21

Thursday, June 5, 2014

Lacombe Express

deadline: Monday @ noon

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

Funeral Directors & Services

In Memoriam

800

Oilfield

Professionals

810

Advocate Opportunities

In lovingg memory y off PENHOLD SPRINGBROOK

Wade William Jackson $2500 Bonus Every 100 days

July 19, 1995 - June 5, 2011 Three years have passed so quickly, yet time somehow stands still.

We miss you, and everything about you, every moment of every day.

Love Always, Mom, Dad, Sheri & Kyle

54

Lost

ERGENT! Orange & white male cat, stolen and dropped off by in the middle of nowhere.

Please call 403-782-3130 LOST Nikon digital camera and one pair bifocals 403-550-5538

Personals

Found

56

FOUND: Newer Adult bike with attached child carrier.

Found on Isaacson Cres.

Please call 403-346-3090 KEY with door opener, found on 37 St. near Canyon Plaza Please Call 403-340-8823

60

MANY NEW LADIES AVAILABLE We currently have a new female client who

has been thinking about joining our service for some time.

I am a widow, with two teenage sons, 16 and 14. My husband passed away three years ago. My ranch is everything to me. I love my animals, my horses and my family. I am 49, 5’6 `,132 lbs and I do like to travel. My brother lives with his wife on another part of the ranch. He is very good to my boys and his guidance and support has been nothing but a blessing. I have been called a loner - I do fish by myself. I take my lunch and my dog and I just love the smell of the water in the air. I am lonely, I feel it. My boys are active; they hunt ,fish, play video games and have their friends come over.

Sometimes they go away on hunting trips for three to four days; they are wonderful young men who worry about their mother. I would feel so much better if I said, “I am fine; we will be busy.

I am going to dinner, may catch a movie - don’t worry, boys, I am not alone, _____ is here with me! They want their mother to be happy.

Matchmakers Select 1-888-916-2824 Customized programs, thorough screening process, guaranteed service.

Face to Face introductions.

Let a professional consultant bring love back into your life

www.selectintroductions.com

Caregivers/ Aides

710

Wanted: Live in senior caregiver in Ponoka area.

Middle aged trustworthy reliable. Email resume with references and salary expectations to c_thomson@live.ca

Clerical

720

FULL TIME ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

A busy manufacturing oilfield company is looking IMMEDIATE OPENINGS for a full time Mechanical Engineer/Designer.

Oil & Gas Well Testing This position will involve Night Foremen, the design and product Experienced/ development of Oilfield Inexperienced Equipment. Duties will Junior Day/Night include the design of Operators equipment using 3D CAD, Must have H2S, First Aid, shop testing prototypes and valid driver’s license. support to manufacturing Pre-employment Drug for existing products. screening This positions requires Competitive Wages. individuals with a strong Benefit Package mechanical aptitude.

Please submit resume SolidWorks experience is with references to: an asset. Individuals with apply@wespro.ca creativity, attention to or by fax to (403) 783-8004 Dental detail and an interest in Only individuals selected working with equipment for interviews will be are preferred.

HERE WE GROW contacted Starting wage is based on AGAIN! knowledge and†experience.

Interested in a career that Celebrate your life Only eligible candidates rewards you while helping with a Classified will be contacted. others? If you enjoy ANNOUNCEMENT Send Resumes to: resume people, and want to work @nexusengineering.ca in a professional office with or fax 403.347.3393 a unique mix of health care Looking for a new pet? and fashion, Doctors Check out Classifieds to EyeCare is looking for you. find the purrfect pet.

We offer a great team atmosphere, competitive Tired of Standing? pay and benefits, on the Find something to sit on job training and much in Classifieds more. Want to learn more on how to start your new career at Doctors EyeCare? Contact us by LOCAL SERVICE CO. phone at 403-346-2020 in Red Deer REQ’S EXP. or apply online @ VACUUM TRUCK www.doctorseyecare.ab.ca OPERATOR Must have Class 3 licence w/air & all oilfield tickets.

Fax resume w/drivers Tired of Standing? abstract to 403-886-4475 Find something to sit on in Classifieds

740

required immediately for very busy equipment sales & rentals yard. Must have experience with A/P, A/R, payroll, bank reconciliations, invoicing, inventory tracking and Simply accounting is a must. Management of website marketing is an ongoing responsibility.

This job is diversified and the successful candidate RECEPTIONIST for must be comfortable working in an environment Hygiene Department req’d.

1 pm. - 8 pm. Please drop with changing priorities. off resumes to Associate Salary range of Dental, Attn. Corinne or fax $25-$30 per hour 403-347-2133 or email depending on experience. healthysmiles4life@ Please apply via email at: hotmail.com bouvier9@telus.net or fax: 403-227-5701

Hair Stylists IMMED. F/T Administrative Assistant, Req’d for busy Lacombe based Business.

This position supports the accounting dept. with general accounting duties, as well as general administrative duties.

Familiarity with ACCPAC, Word & Excel an asset.

Fax resume to 403-342-7447

Dental

760

WE are looking for a F/T or P/T journeyman (60% commission with ticket) or apprentice hairstylist for busy family salon in Lacombe. Great wages and benefits packages.

Bring resume to Hairapy at Lacombe Center Mall

Oilfield

800

740

22nd @ Taylor Dental Care is seeking a Dental Assistant RDA ll immediately. If you like to learn, then this is the place for you ! We do digital impressions, ICAT s ,soft and hard tissue lasers, ortho and TMJ. We are a very friendly office with a great team waiting to welcome you. Contact Gillian at 403-358-6255

Engineer / Designer

NOW HIRING

Well Testing Personnel Experienced Supervisors & Operators Must have valid applicable tickets. Email: lstouffer@ testalta.com You can sell your guitar for a song... or put it in CLASSIFIEDS and we’ll sell it for you!

Start your career!

See Help Wanted Buying or Selling your home?

Check out Homes for Sale in Classifieds Looking for a place to live?

Take a tour through the CLASSIFIEDS

Restaurant/ Hotel

820

HERITAGE LANES BOWLING

Red Deer’s most modern 5 pin bowling center req’s permanent F/T front counter staff for all shifts (days, eves. and wknds).

Please send resume to: htglanes@ telus.net or apply in person

Advocate Opportunities

Adult Newspaper Carriers Needed For Early Morning Delivery of the

RED DEER ADVOCATE Six days per week.

Delivery by 6:30 a.m.

Papers arrive at your home and are ready to deliver.

Phone 403-314-4316

PENHOLD SPRINGBROOK Adult Newspaper Carriers Needed For Early Morning Delivery of the

RED DEER ADVOCATE Six days per week.

Delivery by 6:30 a.m.

Papers arrive at your home and are ready to deliver.

Phone 403-314-4316

INNISFAIL Adult Newspaper Carriers Needed For Early Morning Delivery of the

RED DEER ADVOCATE Six days per week.

Delivery by 6:30 a.m.

Papers arrive at your home and are ready to deliver.

Phone 403-314-4316

www.lacombeexpress.com

* Adults * Youths * Seniors *

* Adults * Youths * Seniors *

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

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

INNISFAIL

SPRINGBROOK

The papers arrive ready to deliver.

NO COLLECTING!

The papers arrive ready to deliver.

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

NO COLLECTING! Phone 403-314-4316

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

22 Lacombe Express Restaurant/ Hotel

820

Trades

Thursday, June 5, 2014

850

Trades

850

RAMADA INN & SUITES

Absolute Fusion Contracting is a welding, fabrication, maintenance req`s Permanent and repair facility requiring ROOM ATTENDANTS a supervisor/instructor.

Attendants. Exp. not nec. will train. Approx. 35 - 40 Knowledge and experience in fabrication with APPLE AUTO GLASS hrs/wk. Rate: $12.75 engineered drawings or EXP’D auto glass installer $14/hr. Duties incl’d but designing from instruction. req’d immed. Wage depennot limited to: vacuuming, Strong mechanical ability dent on exp. Paid vacation dusting, washing floors, making beds, empty trash, for repair and maintenance. negotiable. Good commuMust be able to organize nication/phone skills. 8-5 disinfecting & cleaning Mon. - Fri. 4801-78 St. bathrooms. Performance and instruct up to 10 employees.

Comprehensive Benefi t plan.

No phone calls. based bonus program.

Must be fluent with verbal Wages are negotiable with experience and attitude. l& written English, be Looking for a place Please forward resumes physically fit. Applicants to live? and references by fax to may apply in person at Take a tour through the 403-309-7134 or by email 6853 - 66 St. Red Deer CLASSIFIEDS T4P 3T5 or fax 403-342-4433 to info@absolutefusion.ca No Phone Calls Please! or email: F/T COMMERCIAL info@ramadareddeer.com NEEDED F/T Service Person GLAZIER for after sales service and Journeyman & apprentices You can sell your guitar set up of manufactured We offer competitive for a song... and modular home. Must wages. Full benefits after or put it in CLASSIFIEDS have exp. in roofing, siding, 90 days. Must have valid and we’ll sell it for you! flooring, drywall, paint etc., drivers licence. Email resume Competitive wages and Buying or Selling to: d.generationglass health plan avail. Apply to @platinum.ca your home?

James at M & K Homes, or Fax: 403-886-5224 Check out Homes for Sale 403-346-6116 or Call 403-886-5221 in Classifieds

Careers

Truckers/ Drivers

860

CLASS 1 or 3 drivers req’d for moving equipment.

Resumes to be dropped off at Key Towing. 4083-78 St. Cres. Red Deer.

DRIVERS for furniture moving company, class 5 required (5 tons), local & long distance. Competitive wages. Apply in person.

6630 71 St. Bay 7 Red Deer. 403-347-8841 F/T TRUCK drivers req’d.

Minimum Class 5 with air and clean abstract. Exp. preferred. In person to Key Towing 4083-78 St. Cres.

Red Deer.

Truckers/ Drivers

860

FLUID Experts Ltd.

Fluid Experts of Red Deer is seeking experienced

Misc.

Help

ACADEMIC Express ADULT EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Class 1 Operators

to haul clean fluids for the Oil & Gas Industry. Home every night, company benefits with exceptional pay structure. Must be able to work on their own with minimal supervision.

Compensation based on experience. Fax resume w/all tickets and current drivers abstract to: 403-346-3112 or email to: roger@fluidexperts.com Tired of Standing?

Find something to sit on in Classifieds

Misc.

Help

880

Campground Hosts Seeking semi-retired couples with RV for summer positions in Kananaskis.

Contact 403-591-7377 or kananaskiscountry campgrounds@gmail.com

880

FALL START •

Community Support Worker Program

•

GED Preparation

Would you like to take the GED in your community?

• • • • • • • • •

Red Deer Rocky Mtn. House Rimbey Caroline Castor Sylvan Lake Innisfail Stettler Ponoka Gov’t of Alberta Funding may be available.

403-340-1930 www.academicexpress.ca

DISPATCHER REQ’D. Knowledge of Red Deer and area is essential.

Verbal and written communication skills are req’d. Send resume by fax to 403-346-0295

GAETZ SOUTH F/T MEAT CUTTER F/T Bakery Production Full benefits, staff incentives. Apply within.

RAVEN TRUCK ACCESSORIES Has an opening for an INSTALLER POSITION, must be self-motivated, have strong leadership skills & be mechanically inclined.

Fax 403-343-8864 or apply in person with resume to 7891-50 Ave. Red Deer rtard@raventruckstuff.com

Advocate Opportunities NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED

Successful Careers Start here

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

Please call Debbie at 403-314-4307

Contractors

,GIOROZ_ 5VKXGZUX / The City of Lacombe is currently seeking a Part-time Facility Operator I for the Lacombe Memorial Centre. This position is 20 hours per week and shift work is required including nights and weekends.

CONCRETE???

We’ll do it all...Free est.

Call E.J. Construction Jim 403-358-8197 or

The ideal candidate will be able to perform the physical requirements of this position including some lifting. WHMIS and First Aid certifications are also required.

Eavestroughing

Central Alberta Co-op Ltd. @ our Lacombe Food Store

Duties Include:

Custodial • Clean all areas of the facility including FCSS and the Library • Ensure sidewalks are clear of snow and debris • Ensure facility is unlocked and/or secured in accordance with schedules, policies and procedures Public Relations • Provide information and assistance to facility users • Ensure LMC policies and procedures related to safety and respect are adhered to • Other related duties as may be assigned Wages range between $19.95 - $24.94 per hour depending on skills and experience. This competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Interested candidates are asked to submit an application form or resume to: Attn: Human Resources City of Lacombe 5432-56 Avenue Lacombe, AB T4L 1E Fax: 403 782 5655 E-mail: humanresources@lacombe.ca All applicants are thanked for their interest, but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

1100

BLACK CAT CONCRETE Garage/patios/rv pads sidewalks/driveways Dean 403-505-2542 BRIDGER Const. Ltd. Decks, reno’s, roofing, flooring. Free est. Call Geoff 403-302-8550

2GIUSHK 3KSUXOGR )KTZXK

Event Preparation and Take Down • Set up facility for various functions, ensure guests have equipment/supplies they need andbe availableto assist • Perform take down and clean up after events

880

Misc.

Help

Is looking to ¿ll the following positions: Deli Clerks (2) • • • • • •

1 Full time position (40 hrs/wk) 1 Regular Part time position (24-36 hrs/wk) Flexible availability Food Preparation Customer service Stocking/Rotating/Merchandising

Bakery Clerks (3) • • • • • •

1 Regular Part time position (24-36 hrs/wk) 2 Casual part time (>24 hrs/wk) Flexible hours Customer service Prepare/Wrap/Price/Rotate/Decorate products Assisting with production

Training available, salary based on experience and position.

Please drop off an application or resume at our location or to: Human Resources Manager Central Alberta Co-op – 6201 - 46 Avenue Red Deer, AB T4N 3P7 Fax: (403) 341-5811 E-mail: c.krogman@centralab.coop

1130

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

Pricing packages available.

Free quotes, senior discounts.

403-506-4822

Auctions

1530

ACREAGE & MOVING AUCTION For Glen & Verna Peters Ray & Eleanor Strang Sunday June 8 - 10 a.m Location: East of Olds overpass on Hwy 27 to Hwy #791, then north 4 miles to Twp #334 (Windborne Rd), then east to RR. #274, then north..

Watch for signs.

All acreage equipment, Tractors, 3 pth equipment, Shop Tools, Anitques, Collectibles, Household....

Check the web for full listing and pictures...

Pilgrim Auction Service 403-556-5531 www.auctionsales.ca

Firewood

1660

AFFORDABLE

Homestead Firewood Spruce & Pine - Split 7 days/wk. 403-304-6472

LOGS

Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar.

Price depends on location.

Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346 Now Offering Hotter, Cleaner BC Birch. All Types. P.U. / Delivery. Lyle 403-783-2275

Garden Supplies

1680

Bow Rake, $5; 5 prong Cultivator, $5; dandelion rake, $4; long handle spade, $7; drain spade, $7; garden hoe, $5; lopper (Prunner) telescoping, $20; tamping-metal bar, $8; 7 extension cords, various lengths, $5. ea; 2 power rake blades, 15”, $5; lawn & soil sprayer (small), $4; galvanized barrel lid, $5; square urethane garbage can, $4; chalk line & powder, $3; 3 PVC pipes 2 @3” & 1@4” diameter, 5’ lengths, $1 for all; box of garden clothes, $1 for all; 2/3 bag of oil-dri (all purpose absorbent, $6.

403-314-2026

Health & Beauty

1700

WHEEL CHAIR, Jet 3 electric, new batteries, serviced. Asking $2000.

403-348-1109

Household Appliances

1710

DEEP FREEZE, 10 cu. ft.

VELOX EAVESTROUGH $75. 403-347-5955 Cleaning & Repairs.

FREEZER, 10 cu. ft. $175.

Reasonable rates. 340-9368 403-346-7856

Misc.

Services

1290

5* JUNK REMOVAL

Property clean up 340-8666 CENTRAL PEST CONTROL LTD. Comm/res.

Locally owned. BBB member.

403-373-6182 cpest@shaw.ca

Painters/ Decorators

1310

Household Furnishings

1720

ANTIQUE OAK claw foot round pedestal table with 4 chairs, very good cond. $1500 o.b.o.; oak desk, $100 o.b.o.; daybed with futon, $150 o.b.o.

403-396-5516 BED, single with all bedding, $75; love seat, $35. 403-348-5393

F.J.B. PAINTING

COFFEE table, octagon with 2 end tables, glass tops. $75.; Chesterfield, flowered pastels, $100. good cond. Best offer on both. 403-304-9813

fjbpainting@hotmail.com

FUTON black tubular frame w/mattress, 2 matching cushions size 80”L x 45”W like new $200 403-314-2026

JG PAINTING, 25 yrs. exp.

Free Est. 403-872-8888

INT • EXT RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL 403-307-4691 Quality First Always • Free Quotes

Roofing

1370

RE-ROOFING Specialist Quality work at an affordable price. 10 yrs. exp. 403-350-7602

KING SIZE BOX SPRING, Must sell. $35.

Call 403-350-9660

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Thursday, June 5, 2014

Household Furnishings

1720

Misc. for Sale

1760

LA-Z-Boy recliner chair, (outdoor) ideal for deck or patio, pd. $400. Asking $150. **SOLD** LIVING rm. set, 4 pce. light blue velour, like new. $200. 403-887-4981 RECLINERS, matching set dark blue. $100. ea.

VERMONT CASTINGS 403-304-9813 NATURAL GAS BBQ TABLE, round Oak + 4 Works great. 403-343-7389 chairs, good cond. $125.; coffee table & 2 end table, WINE MAKING tan, $30. 403-887-4981 CARBOYS (Large) $15/ea. 403-350-9029

Misc. for Sale

1760

WEBER NATURALGAS BBQ Platinum Series.

CORNER fitting recessed keyboard computer table $50 obo; used computer tower and keyboard $15 403-346-3086 FIREPLACE, electric 48”, two doors and 2 drawers with media unit. New in box. $150. 403-887-4981 SPRAYER, 25 Gal. on wheels, $200.

403-346-7856 LAGOSTINA PRESSURE cooker, 7 L, stainless steel, new $146, sell for $80; braided nylon rug, 36”x 43”, $10; sofa & chair cover, both for $5; 5 white plastic butter buckets w/lids, $2 ea.; 13 pint jars w/lids, all for $4; double bed size blanket, $4; 1 light truck tire P255/70R16 Goodyear Wrangler, $10; 6 tree stakes, about 3.5’ long, all for $6.

403-314-2026

Perfect working cond. $125. 403-350-9029

1830

Cats

BEAUTIFUL 10 week old kittens. Variety of colours: Pink & white, orange, & grey tabby. Free to loving home. 403-782-3130

Sporting Goods

1860

135 METAL woods, 3 to pitching wedge, graphite shafts, 2 doz. balls, 2 new gloves and 1 ball retriever $100 403-986-6497 EXERCISE BIKE, very good condition, $35; 403-348-5393

Sporting Goods

1860

2100

Livestock

RED ANGUS BULLS

GOLF Clubs, set of right Yearlings & 2 year olds. handed and set of left Quiet disposition. Delivered.

Cripps Cattle Company handed with carts. $30.

403-391-2648 each set. one extra cart $10. 403-347-5955

Farm Equipment

2010

2140

Horses

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

RANCHMASTER corral 403-651-5912 gate width 16’, height 4’, 5 rungs $60 403-782-7439

Farm Custom Work

2080

CLENRIDGE HOOF TRIMMING offers hoof trimming for cattle in a standup hydraulic chute.

Contact now for price and availability. Will travel.

403-598-0170 or 587-377-2961 CUSTOM HEAVY DISCING Hay & Pasture Land Subsoiling & Scraper Work Equipment Rentals Call Field 403-506-0592

Livestock

2100

ANGUS BULLS, large selection of quality 2 yr. olds & yearlings, performance info avail, fully guaranteed.

LLB Angus 1-403-742-4226

Grain, Feed Hay

2190

LACOMBE COUNTRY FEED STORE, Come see us at: 4836 45A St. Lacombe, Ab ALL THE FEED YOUR ANIMALS NEED! 403-782-3333 Dealer of Masterfeeds

Houses/ Duplexes

3020

Near Coronation Park & Trails

For Sale or Rent Lovely 1484 sq.ft. 2 storey 1/2 duplex In Woodlea 3 bdrms. up, 4 bath, Bsmt. newly developed.

Dble. garage. Fenced back yard on creek.

Hardwood floors.

Avail. Now. Walk to work downtown. $339,900 Rent $1700 + utils. $1700 s.d. required No pets, No smoking Agent selected 403-396-5516 cell or Mon-Wed 314-4318

Mobile Lot

3190

Houses For Sale

PADS $450/mo.

Brand new park in Lacombe.

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

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

Houses For Sale

CALL 403-742-3344 (24 hrs.)

CENTRAL CENTRAL

CUSTOM BUILT

MUST SELL

Locally owned and operated

4701 -50 STREET, STETTLER

4020

NEW HOMES

by Mason Martin Homes Kyle, 403-588-2550

4020

NEW

CA0005834

OPEN HOUSE NEW

1217 sq.ft. duplex.

4 bdrm., $191,900.

403-588-2550

PROPERTY IN ALBERTA 54 ACRES mountain view, surrounded by Cow Creek, for more info view Property Guys #103025 or call 403-845-5259

1275 sq. ft. 3 bdrm bungalow bi-level, large covered deck, oversized CA0002140 CA0004854 detached garage. Beautifully landscaped yard. $239,000.

Cars

5030

5050

Trucks

Holiday Trailers

2006 25’ JAYCO rear kitchen, slide, elec. jack, like new $13,500 obo 403-304-9347

CA0000133 Auto Wreckers 2012 FORD Focus titanium hatchback, private sale, no GST, lots of options/warranty to 2018, $14,250 obo 403-227-5123

2009 RANGER XLT 4x4, 70,000 kms., exc. shape, $12,900. trades cons. 403-598-0682

5190

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

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

th

ABSOLUTELY FREE Call 403.782.5303

ROOFING SIDING x STONE If you choose us as your contractor we will:

Now Available

403.304.3887 www.drakeex.ca Your Quality Excavating Solution • Antiques • Collectables • Jewellery • Consignment • Discontinued China Patterns • Chinook Soy Candles • Gourmet LeChocolatier Chocolate • Linens • Handmade O’Canada Soapworks Products

5403 – 50 Ave. Lacombe

NEW LOCATION on Main Street

TUES-SAT 10am - 5:30pm

• • • •

Listen to your needs and concerns Provide high quality products Show attention to detail Carefully clean up, leaving your yard the way we found it • Provide you with the best warranty in the business We are manufacturer certified and have over 20 years experience. We work all seasons of the year.

Call Al for a free estimate:

403-782-2997

www.primoroofing.com

& EXTERIORS

One Block West Of Superstore

Home Farm & Ranch Memorials Home Farm & Ranch Memorials

Red Deer, AB

403.343.1672 1.800.909.9927

memorials@wallahsigns.com

www.wallahsigns.com 76599F7-E2

•BOBCATS •GRADERS •LOADERS •TRUCKS •TRACK HOES •AGRICULTURE •DEMOLITION •EXCAVATION •GENERAL CONTRACTING •SAND/GRAVEL •SUBDIVISION WORK

403-350-8628

403-748-2628

CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION

For All Your Excavation Needs 403.782.3437

www.dbbobcat.com

JIM’S

SEPTIC TANK SERVICE Accepting New Patients

CA

5120

Service Directory Advertise your service or business here for 3 weeks and receivethe 4 week •Skidsteer Services •Gravel Hauling •Excavating • Snow Removal

CA0

22 Robinson Place, Bashaw, AB

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

403-588-2550

4130

JUNE 7, 2014

NEW

11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

MUST SELL

Cottages/Resort Property

CA0006068 SATURDAY,

403-748-2628 403-350-8628

CA

24 Lacombe Express

Thursday, June 5, 2014

FRIDAY, June 6 to THURSDAY, June 12

Schweppes, Dr. Pepper, Mountain Dew, Mug Root Beer, Crush or Lipton Brisk

Knorr Sidekicks

10 for

10

$ 2L - First 10

plus dep & enviro

Kraft Dressings

10 for

250ml first 10

10

$

Mangoes

Peppers

Red, Yellow or Orange

10 for

Selected Varieties - 111167g - first 10

Green House Grown Extra Large - Produce of Canada

10

$

Dairyland Milk 2 Go or Neilson Shakes

Selected Varieties Excludes Sport - 310-325ml First 10

10

$

plus dep & enviro

Calabrese Bread

10 for

10

$

General Mills Cereal

10 for

3 for

Selected Varieties 330-380g

Rogers Fine Granulated Sugar

10

$

Bel Mini Babybel Cheese Wheels

3 for

10

$

4kg First 3

Co-op Top Sirloin Grilling Steaks

Cut In-store from Canada AA Grade Beef or Higher aged 14 days, Value Pack

$4.54/lb

10

$

kg

Co-op Fresh Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Warehouse Pack

10 for

10 for

Sweet & Juicy Imported

10

$

450g First 10

10

$

each

Package of 12 - 240g

10

$

Central Alberta Co-op 403-782-6200

Open Daily until 9pm

$4.54/lb

10

$

kg

English Estates Centre

Lacombe

www.centralab.coop