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COMMEMORATION – From left, Lily, Eric, Lorena and baby Jayda Nicholas throw dirt on a tree during the ceremonial planting and celebration of the Lacombe Birthplace Forest on June 24th. The tree was planted, along with six others, to commemorate seven babies born in Lacombe, including Jayda who was born last September. The other six new members of the community who have trees commemorating them are Thomas Brian Vossen/Lacombe Express Berggren, Rowan Bouwsema, Aveline Ingram, Rowan Miller, Everly Taylor and Luke Zbitowsky.

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Lacombe’s Eric Rajah awarded honourary degree Founder of A Better World continues to establish new projects worldwide

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his past May, A Better World Founder Eric Rajah received an honourary Doctor of Laws degree from Andrews University, Michigan in recognition of his many years of humanitarian work.

In a letter to Rajah from Andrews University President Niels-Erik Andreasen, Andreasen said that Rajah was nominated by the selection committee who, “Carefully considered (his) lifelong, exemplary and admirable commitment to the betterment of life for many disadvantaged children and young people around the world.”

“THIS RECOGNITION MAY BE CENTERED ON ME, BUT IT’S REALLY A TRIBUTE TO THE COMMUNITY THAT HAS LET US ACHIEVE THIS.” ERIC RAJAH In his letter, Andreasen also informed Rajah that the university commonly confers such honourary degrees during its graduation celebrations so that recipients of the honourary degrees can be held up as examples to the graduating students.

Rajah said it was surprising to learn of receiving the award, particularly because he did not have any real strong connection to the university.

In addition to receiving the award, Rajah was asked to be a commencement speaker for two of Andrews University’s three graduation ceremonies, which Rajah said was quite touching.

“That was a very special honour,” Rajah said. He added that he also appreciated the opportunity to

speak with a young audience, that he might share his passion with them. “It was a double honour in a sense.”

However, Rajah’s surprises were not to end with the nomination and subsequent receipt of the honourary degree.

This past weekend, on June 22nd, friends and colleagues of Rajah’s planned a surprise party in Lacombe to celebrate the achievement.

Rajah said he was surprised not only by the party, but by the number of people who showed up to celebrate with him and show their support by donating to a project set up, unbeknownst to him, in his name.

“I was very surprised by the number of people and the generosity of the people to make this thing happen and it made me feel very special.”

The project set up in Rajah’s name is building a new kitchen and dining room at Male Secondary School.

Rajah said that the A Better World organization already has a number of projects going on in the Kenyan community of Male (pronounced Ma-lay), which is near Mt. Kenya.

The price tag assigned to the kitchen and dining room project was $45,000 but as of June 23rd, $58,000 had already been raised.

Rajah said the excess funds will be used to furnish and equip the dining room and kitchen.

This project will be the first organized by A Better World to have Rajah’s name directly attached to it.

It is also something Rajah finds somewhat uncomfortable.

“There are so many other people who give,” said Rajah. “But it is humbling.”

Rajah did say that, while he might be slightly un-

FAMILY SUPPORT - Eric Rajah stands surrounded by his sons and wife after receiving an honourary Doctor of Laws degree from Andrews University in Michigan. Rajah said he is extremely grateful to his family for standing with him and all the support photo submitted they have given him in his endeavors. From left, Brenden Rajah, Eric Rajah, Candi Rajah and Jaden Rajah. nerved with having a project built in his name, it is fitting for it to be in Male, a community he has a personal connection to.

It was in Male that A Better World first began doing community projects in Kenya.

Rajah added that, while he may be the one getting recognized, he is not by any means solely responsible for A Better World achiev-

ing its goals.

“This recognition may be centered on me, but it’s really a tribute to the community that has let us achieve this,” said Rajah.

“Nobody arrives alone at these milestones. These achievements I am getting are really because other people decided to stand with me.”

Other projects for the Male Secondary School

include a dormitory that is currently being built, planting a vegetable garden and the addition of three classrooms that have been constructed.

Also, a water system utilized by about 3,000 people was recently installed in Male.

This week, Rajah left for a month-long trip to Kenya.

During that trip, Male will be one of his destina-

tions on the trip and Rajah will be able to get the new kitchen and dining room project underway at the Male Secondary School.

Rajah founded A Better World approximately 24 years ago in Lacombe.

Today, they have several projects in Kenya as well as Sudan, Uganda, Rwanda, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Bolivia and Peru. news@lacombeexpress.com

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Canada Day in Lacombe to be bigger and better

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express Canada Day in Lacombe and area should be bigger and better than ever this year, with numerous events planned throughout the district.

Marie Péron, executive director of Lacombe Regional Tourism, said thanks to the organization and collaboration, there will be more to do this Canada Day than ever before. Péron added that all the events are family-friendly and a great way to entertain visitors over the holiday.

In Lacombe, things will kick off in the morning with a number of events beginning at 8 a.m. at English Estates Centre.

Central Alberta Co-op will be hosting a free pancake breakfast with live entertainment from Flashback Freddie. There will also be face painting and a Kiddies Kash Sand Pile where children 10 and under will be able to dig for buried treasures in the sand.

Later in the morning, starting at 11:30 a.m., there will be a colour parade marching from the Lacombe Memorial Centre to the Lacombe Legion where the second annual flag raising event will take place.

After the flag raising ceremony at noon, the Lacombe Legion will be hosting a fundraising barbeque where visitors can have lunch for $5.

During the afternoon, Alberta Downs will be hosting a fan appreciation day during their usual race times with $2,000 to be given away in betting vouchers. Just

outside Lacombe, Ellis Bird Farm is inviting families to pre-register to build a birdhouse and enjoy some treats.

As usual, Lacombe’s museums will play a central part in the City’s Canada Day celebrations. Participants in Lacombe’s Canada Day events can look forward to downtown walking tours led by costumed characters, live demos at Michener House and the Lacombe Blacksmith Shop and a movie showing at the Flatiron Building.

Péron said the museums have become a staple in Lacombe’s Canada Day celebrations. By celebrating Lacombe’s history, the community also celebrates its heritage, its roots and by extension, the heritage and roots of Canada as well.

“I think it’s important to remember, as we celebrate each passing birthday of Canada, that we gain more rich history every year,” said Péron. “So it’s a nice way to shine a focus on the museums and have people appreciate their local history as well.”

At Michener House, a wool spinner will be doing a demonstration turning raw wool into yarn and then using yarn to make keepsakes for visitors. Meanwhile, at the Blacksmith Shop, visitors can see a variety of items made by Lacombe’s blacksmiths including one of the shop’s newest apprentices. Starting at 3 p.m., the Lacombe Flatiron Building will be doing a showing of the film The Magic Ordinary Days, a Hollywood film that was shot in Lacombe and showcases Lacombe’s historic downtown.

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In Blackfalds, free cupcakes will be given out at the Tayles Water Park at 1 p.m. and Eckville and Bentley will be celebrating in the evening with a number of events like music, face painting, other events for kids, hot dogs and of course birthday cake.

Several communities in the area will be topping off their Canada Day celebrations with fireworks at dusk. Fireworks will be held in Eckville at All Star Park in Blackfalds or at Cranna Lake in Lacombe.

In addition to the Canada Day events, the first annual Tail Creek Mud & Music Festi-

val will be held the June 27-29th weekend and serve as a prelude to Canada Day celebrations. The festival will feature music from Korn, Chevelle and Five Finger Death Punch as headliners as well as Theory of a Deadman and Killswitch Engage. In addition to the music, the ‘mud’ side of the festival will feature high octane entertainment courtesy of Hardcore Racing Canada.

For more information on Canada Day events in Lacombe and area, visit www.lacombe.ca or www.lacombetourism.com. news@lacombeexpress.com

Scrapping of P3 could delay school

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express After the Alberta Government’s decision to scrap the P3 funding model, 19 of the 50 new schools announced by the government last year could be delayed.

The new school slated for Blackfalds is one of them.

Larry Jacobs, superintendent for Wolf Creek Public Schools (WCPS) said that, issues regarding cost and funding aside, the biggest concern in the wake of the announcement is lost time.

“The biggest worry for us now is that the process has to restart to some degree,” said Jacobs.

He added it is of paramount importance the school be open in time to deal with new students for the 2016–2017 school year.

“We need to have that building in Blackfalds open for the fall of 2016,” said Jacobs. “We can’t afford to be late.”

At this point, Jacobs said WCPS’s first objectives are finding out how far back in the process last week’s announcement has set this project and whether or not they can still complete the project on schedule.

“Hopefully we have enough time,” said Jacobs.

“If we have to go an extra year, that poses a whole bunch of new challenges for us.”

Not the least of which, Jacobs said, is figuring out if the existing WCPS schools will have the capacity for the new students.

Like Jacobs, Blackfalds Mayor Melodie Stol said she is disappointed not so much that the P3 model has been scrapped, but that abandoning that model equates to lost time.

“We’ve already spent 14 months working toward this P3 model,” said Stol.

“Whether I like or dislike P3 doesn’t matter.”

Stol added that she was surprised when the school was first announced last spring that it would not be open until 2016.

Now that it could be delayed one whole year, Stol is even more disheartened.

“I’m beyond disappointed.”

On the plus side, Stol said everything the community needs to get in order for the school’s construction to go ahead, such as land availability and road improvements, is taken care of.

“As a community, we are prepared.”

Stol also shared Jacobs’ feelings in that she is concerned what will happen to Blackfalds’ up and coming students if the school is not

ready in time.

“We have too many kids to wait. We don’t even know where we will put them.”

Stol went on to say Blackfalds is a growing community with many choosing to make it their home.

She also said for most families, schools are the first contact they have to the community.

While Stol did say that many people, including some members of the current council, did not think the P3 model was the best path to take, she is concerned less about how the project will be paid for and more about getting it done.

“It’s beyond my scope of reason that we are 14 months after the announcement and we don’t have a shovel in the ground,” said Stol.

“Let’s get it done.”

Jacobs said that, at this point, there are possibly two options to get the new school built.

Either Alberta Infrastructure could get involved and build it, or WCPS could go back to the old method of going through an RFP process of design, build and tender to have it constructed.

However, Jacobs added it is too early to know which option will be used. news@lacombeexpress.com

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Big Brothers Big Sister expands in Blackfalds

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express Big Brothers Big Sisters will soon be expanding its operations in Blackfalds.

Thanks to partnership between Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Lacombe and Blackfalds Boston Pizza, BBBS has received a $25,000 grant that will allow the organization to offer more independent programming options in Blackfalds, rather than constantly piggy-backing off Lacombe programs.

“Finally we can expand into Blackfalds so that not everybody has to travel to Lacombe for everything,” said Crystal Zens, executive director for BBBS of Lacombe.

In addition to the funds, BBBS will be receiving additional office space.

At a regular meeting on June 24th, Town of Blackfalds council voted unanimously in favour of accepting an FCSS board recommendation to undertake a pilot project with BBBS of Lacombe to be reviewed on an annual basis.

Zens commented on how working out of the Blackfalds FCSS office is a good fit as FCSS also has delivered positive youth programs as one of its missions.

“Collaboration is a definite strength.”

With the new funding and additional office space Miranda Kamps, currently a senior case worker for BBBS of Lacombe will become the program coordinator in Blackfalds.

Zens said the office space in the Blackfalds FCSS building and human re-

sources will make BBBS and its programs more accessible to both volunteers and families.

“It allows us to serve our people in more impactful ways,” said Zens.

Zens went on to speak of how the expansion will allow BBBS to grow the volunteer base existing in Blackfalds and better serve young individuals on the Big Brothers Big Sister’s program wait list by matching them up with mentors.

It also will allow Blackfalds to develop its own versions of programs like the popular Kids n’ Kops and Go Girls camps, that will run independent from Lacombe’s to better serve a wider ranger of youth.

Such an expansion is necessary to better serve the community of Blackfalds, which Zens said is

AHS creates continuing care resolution team A new continuing care resolution team reporting directly to Alberta Health Services’ CEO has been created to ensure patients and families receive appropriate, timely continuing care placement and care.

The team – to be led by Nancy Guebert and Isabel Henderson, both experienced health care clinicians – will be available as of July 7th for patients and families with unresolved concerns related to continuing care placement or care.

The continuing care resolution team will report directly to Vickie Kaminski, Alberta Health Services (AHS) President and CEO. The team will work to resolve issues in public and privately-operated continuing care facilities.

“The team will work directly with patients and their families to ensure that patients receive the care they need in a location best suited to their needs and individual circumstances,” said Kaminski.

AHS also created a Continuing Care

Concerns phone line and email account that will serve as a central point of intake for Albertans with unresolved continuing care concerns. The phone line (1-844-4682930) and email account (continuingcare@ albertahealthservices.ca) will help Albertans connect with the necessary resources and experts to provide guidance and resolution to placement or care concerns.

AHS is also launching a new front-line education and awareness program to ensure staff have the resources and flexibility they need to help patients transition to continuing care. The education and awareness program will focus on new internal processes related to placing patients in appropriate beds, and ensure that best-practice, patient-centered care is at the core of all decisions.

The leads of the continuing care resolution team will also work with the seniors and health advocate to coordinate response and actions to concerns.

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“There’s so many young families in Blackfalds and it’s growing so fast,” said Zens. “This is just a phenomenal step in the right

direction to bring positive youth programs to Blackfalds.”

To commemorate this expansion and kick off some of the programming, BBBS will be holding a Kiddies Carnival in the Blackfalds

Boston Pizza parking lot on July 8th from 5-7 p.m.

There will be giveaways, bounce houses and other fun activities for the kids to celebrate all offered free to the community. news@lacombeexpress.com

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Central Alberta fire fighters gather for training exercise Departments came together to practice scenarios that involve active, hostile environments and how to carry out a search.

“A lot of departments that are volunteer departments train to be the best of the best,” said Lacombe Fire Fighter Greg Lamy.

“They do courses like we’re doing now to meet those experiences, and help

BY KALISHA MENDONSA Red Deer Express Fire fighters from around Central Alberta gathered last weekend for training exercises at Red Deer’s Emergency Services Training Facility in Riverside Industrial Park.

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Lamy had the chance to experience the event from the top of the command chain. Instead of being assigned to either a search team, a Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) or an overhaul team, Lamy was instructing the other fire fighters and trying to organize the scenario. “This was the first time that I’ve been in charge, so it was a little nerve-wracking,” he said.

Lamy gave a run through of his duties, which included delegating a team for surveillance, initiating a primary search, a secondary search and sending out an intervention team. He said that there is a lot to remember and sometimes it was difficult because in a training exercise, there are many people trying to give advice and suggest information to be included.

“Normally, my role as a fire fighter is I come in on a truck, whether I’m driving or not, and I’m assigned to one of three teams. I’m either the guy doing a search, or I’m doing the RIT or I’m doing overhaul.”

Lamy explained that an overhaul team are those who enter a scene after the fire has been put out, victims have been removed from the site and it is time for a final survey of hot spots or clearing out tools used. The role of the intervention team is to help their fellow fire fighters in case of a negative scenario.

There were many seasoned fire fighter volunteers such as Lamy, but among the training exercise were also several probationary fire fighters.

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“Today, basically our task was to help with the grunt work for the 700 class.

This is our last day of training, and then we either get accepted as a fire fighter or not,” said probationary Fire Fighter Jordan Dobbin, of Lacombe Volunteer Fire Department.

The probationary volunteers are the last people to head in with search or intervention teams. They help things go smoothly by assisting their more senior partners and keeping the scene clear of obstacles.

“The scariest part for me was just learning about ev-

erything that fire fighters actually do and saying yes I’m going to do this. Once I got past that, and decided I would do this even with the risks, I learned you have a great group of people that will help and are always there,” said Dobbin. kmendonsa@lacombeexpress.com

SMOKY SCENE - From left, Lacombe Fire Fighter Uwe Kurth joins David Blue of the Blackfalds Fire Department last weekend at the Red Deer Emergency Services Training Facility. Multiple departments from around Central Alberta came together to practice scenarios in a controlled Kalisha Mendonsa/Lacombe Express environment.

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OPINION Is education a priority?

When is the Government of Alberta going to start caring about education?

When the Progressive Conservative Party of Alberta formed government over two years ago, we heard promises about how education was going to be at the forefront of the government’s plans. Since then, we have also seen all kinds of broken promises regarding education.

In March of last year, the government cut $147 million in postsecondary education funding. Yes, $50 million of those cuts were returned – returned too late for any of Alberta’s postsecondary students to benefit from it.

In April of last year, the government announced 50 new schools in the province, 19 of them to be funded through a P3 model, including one in Blackfalds which would be opened in time for the 2016-2017 school year.

Last week, that promise

was broken too when the P3 model was scrapped, meaning those 19 schools, including the one in Blackfalds, will likely be delayed.

An article in this week’s Lacombe Express examines the reactions of Wolf Creek Public Schools Superintendant Larry Jacobs and Blackfalds Mayor Melodie Stol. Those reactions might be summed up in one word – disappointment.

If you were looking forward to something that you were told would happen at a certain time and then were told that you might have to start some of the process over and thereby delay the project, you would be upset too. It’s admirable that the government has (finally) started looking at ways to save money, but saving $14 million on a $570.7 million project?

Is it really worth delaying this desperately needed service for a 2% savings?

Another word that might sum up how most people

banking on these proposed schools are feeling is confused.

Confused as to whether or not the government really cares about the next generation of Albertans, or education, or keeping promises. Stol said she is confused about why it is taking so long for the con-

struction of the school to get started in earnest.

When speaking to the Lacombe Express last week, she mentioned how Blackfalds is a community that gets things done when it decides it needs something and used the Blackfalds RCMP and the Abbey Centre as examples.

If Blackfalds can build a recreational centre housing a playground, pool, field house, running track and gym in five years from project conception to completion, how does it take 14 months for the government to hit the reset button on a project that hasn’t even put a shovel in the ground yet?

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Usually fish stories are tall tales you would do your best to ignore.

However, one story to come out of Saskatchewan has gone viral and does warrant some cause for concern. While visiting the lake near Boundary Dam in southern Saskatchewan this May, Landon Polk and his girlfriend Chelsea Greening noticed some large, unfamiliar fish swimming around the bottom of the lake.

When bow-fishing in the same area after the season opened in June, Polk managed to catch one of the fish. After taking the fish to a conservation officer who photographed it and sent the photos away for analysis, it turned out the fish was a koi fish. This is unusual because koi are not native to Canada. In fact, koi aren’t native anywhere. Like goldfish, they were bred from carp to be an exclusively domesticated species.

So, how did they end up swimming around near Boundary Dam? Koi are popular pets as fish for private ponds all over the globe. Most likely, someone had these fish as pets in their backyard pond, decided they had gotten too big and released them into the wild. And if that can happen in Saskatchewan, it can happen here in Alberta too.

Let’s take a moment to address that issue, poor pet ownership. Pets are not objects you can get rid of when you don’t want them anymore or it becomes inconvenient for you to have them.

They are living things that have needs. If you have a pet, you are responsible for looking af-

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VOSSEN ter its needs. Can’t look after your pet’s needs?

Then you probably shouldn’t have one.

If you own a pet and something happens that leaves you unable to care for it any longer, you are still responsible for putting that animal in the hands of someone who can. You can’t drop it off at the nearest corner (or waterway) and hope for the best. In short, abandoning domesticated animals is just plain irresponsible.

Not only can releasing a pet be harmful to the animal, as you are abandoning an animal that has never had to survive on its own before, releasing a domestic or non-native animal that doesn’t belong in a certain ecosystem can have long-term effects on the area, many of them negative. This is one such case.

So far, marine biologists have not been able to notice any substantial impact on the water of Boundary Dam due to these koi, but that doesn’t mean it won’t happen.

As bottom-feeding fish, koi swim along the bottom of bodies of water, sucking up mud and water to eat insect larvae, crayfish, clams, plants and whatever other edibles may be available. This means they are constantly stirring up

the water and increasing its turbidity. Increased turbidity can lead to unattractive water ways, decrease in aquatic plant population and can even make waterways unsuitable for drinking or swimming.

Koi also pose a threat to other (native) species of fish because they will eat other fish’s eggs.

To make matters worse, in the case of Boundary Dam, it’s possible that the koi could get into the connecting river, allowing them to spread to other bodies of water in the province and beyond. Polk is somewhat concerned of the threat these koi pose to the ecosystem he makes frequent use of during his leisure time.

He said anyone considering releasing domesticated animals into the wild should think twice, consider the possible consequences and not go through with such irresponsible actions.

No one is sure how many koi are in the waters near the dam, but Polk said he saw at least 30 during his initial visits in June.

He added that other ways to remove the fish, including use of dynamite and electric shock are being considered and examined as well.

Because of the possible threat koi pose to the environment, anglers are being encouraged to fish for the koi to decrease and even eliminate their numbers. Unfortunately, the fish don’t taste very nice, but hopefully maintaining the waterway’s ecosystem is enough of an incentive to get the species fished out of the area. news@lacombeexpress.com

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Council approves $86,000 extra for hotel site

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express

City’s initial estimates. Originally, it was expected that only 14 inches of black dirt overlayed native material below at the site.

Furthermore, it was believed that the existence of any borrow pits (snake pits) on the site were fairly minor and would have no significant impact on the lot.

Geotechnical drilling was conducted on the site by the potential purchaser and the results were reviewed by City administration.

The results indicated that the depths of black dirt at the site were likely less than the initial estimation.

However, after beginning work on the program, it became clear that the thickness of the dirt was much more than the 14 inch es-

The City of Lacombe has gone more than $86,000 over budget in the site preparations for the sale of land to a party interested in constructing a hotel near Michener Park.

Officials have said this is due to unforeseen circumstances.

At its regular meeting earlier this week, City council heard an update on the site preparation project and learned that the project, originally expected to cost $150,000, now has an expected price tag of just over $236,000.

The increase in cost is due to amount of black dirt on the site being vastly in excess of the

timate and two extensive snake pits were also discovered. These problems had not been discovered during the prior examination of the land because, for an unknown reason, the snake pits were overlayed with a thin layer of imported sand.

Thus, when the geotechnical drilling occurred, the drillers would have passed through the top layers of black dirt to discover what was assumed to be native material.

In reality however, additional black dirt lay below a thin layer of sand. Because of the increase in black dirt needed to be excavated, as well as the need to haul that dirt farther than anticipated to dispose of it, the cost of the

project rose substantially.

Councillor Reuben Konnik expressed his frustrations that the cost of the project was climbing and his concern about the uncertainty of the final cost of the site preparation.

“Unfortunately, I think we have to keep going, but I don’t want another memo in a month’s time saying we need (more money).”

Chief Administrative Officer Norma MacQuarrie said that the project has now been completed to the point that administration is certain there are no more snake pits or additional amounts of black dirt that will need to be removed.

“We’re fairly certain about this number,” said MacQuarrie.

The rest of council largely agreed with Konnik’s sentiments and were equally frustrated by the situation but did not see much alternative.

“I understand that we’re at a point where we are caught between a rock and a hard place,” said Councillor Peter Bouwsema.

Councillor Wayne Armishaw agreed.

“This is indeed unfortunate that the geotechnical testing did not reveal the problems and we have no option.”

To adjust for the unexpected increase in cost, council voted unanimously to allocate the additional funds from the sale of the land. news@lacombeexpress.com

Lacombe Kinsmen donates funds for playground upgrades

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express Last week, the Lacombe Kinsmen Club announced that it would be donating $25,000 to the Terrace Ridge Playground Society in order to fund upgrades and additions to the school’s park and playground space.

“We are grateful they have helped us get to a new height in our goal and we’ll be able to move forward now with a lot of our larger funding applications,” said Sarah King, a board mem-

ber for the Terrace Ridge Playground Society.

King said they began raising these funds about 18 months ago in order to obtain upgrades to the current playground facilities at the school. King said the upgrades were necessary because the school is growing and is expected to grow more in the future. She added these will be the first additions and upgrades to the playground since Terrace Ridge School was built.

Dave Rolland, president of the Lacombe Kinsmen

Club, said the Kinsmen decided to support the initiative because they have always been involved in such projects throughout Lacombe and even elsewhere in Central Alberta. He mentioned that other playgrounds, ball diamonds and the Kinsmen Aquatic Centre, are other projects in Lacombe supporting youth Kinsmen have been involved in. Rolland added there are a number of organizations, like Scouts, that the Kinsmen give to on a continuing basis as well.

“We always like to be involved in these type of projects (in the community)” said Rolland. “We thought it was a really good cause.”

Lacombe Kinsmen’s $25,000 donation brings the Society’s fundraising total up to about $55,000. King said these funds bring the Society to a point where

they can start seeking government funding from matching grant programs.

King said the funds will be used to improve, upgrade the existing park and playground space at the school. She said there are plans to install a new playground structure to the area as well as some fit-

ness equipment in the area as well.

In addition, some kind of garden to improve the look of the space might be included.

Furthermore, upgrades will be given to the existing equipment in order to give it disability access. news@lacombeexpress.com

DEVELOPMENT PERMITS Current to June 19, 2014

GENEROSITY - Terrace Ridge Playground Society board members Mandy Brown and Sarah King accept a cheque for $25,000 from Lacombe Kinsmen President Dave Rolland and Lacombe Brian Vossen/Lacombe Express Kinsmen member Darren King.

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

PERMIT#

LOCATION

DEVELOPMENT

June 19 June 19 June 19

61/251.32 61/251.25 61/251.34

6915 Maple Drive Unit #4 – 5830 Highway 2A Bay #1 – 7102 52 Street

Church Addition Retail Sales Occupancy

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

PERMIT#

LOCATION

DEVELOPMENT

June 19

61/250.92

5623 Wolf Creek Drive

Addition of Self Storage Building

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

2014 ASSESSMENT & PROPERTY TAX NOTICES The 2014 Assessment and Property Tax NoƟces were mailed on June 15, 2014.

If you have not received your tax noƟce please contact the Village of Clive Oĸce at 403-784-3366.

Taxes are due and payable without penalty if payment is received by the Village Oĸce on or before August 31, 2014. A penalty of 8% will be added on September 1, 2014 for all current taxes unpaid aŌer August 31, 2014. An addiƟonal 10% penalty will be added on December 1, 2014 for all current taxes unpaid aŌer November 30, 2014.

The August 31st deadline anad penalƟes are not applicable to property owners currently enrolled in our monthly Tax Installment Payment Plan (TIPP).

The 2014 NoƟce is a combined Assessment and Tax NoƟce. Persons wishing to submit a complaint against their assessed property value have unƟl August 14, 2014 to do so. All complaints must be made in the prescribed form and accompanied by a $25.00 appeal fee. Please contact The Village of Clive Oĸce at 403-784-3366 for further details.

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Thursday, June 26, 2014

Encouragement for our high school graduates I’d like to again thank the Lacombe Express for giving the Lacombe and District Ministerial Association (LDMA) a voice in the community through this ‘Faith Column’.

One of our top ministry priorities for this year has been communication, and this column is a primary way we’ve sought to fulfill this priority.

Each contributor has his/her unique interests and calling, and we let each person decide what he/ she will write as it relates to faith. Having said that, my hope for this column is that it be a source of Good

In Good Faith with

Leon H.

JOHNSTON News—a place of encouragement and inspiration.

With that in mind, I’d like to speak to the high school graduates. First, I’d like to congratulate them.

Earning a diploma is a major accomplishment perhaps your greatest accomplishment thus far!

And this community celebrates your achievement.

High school graduation is a significant milestone

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in your life. So, this is an ideal time for you to be a bit reflective as you look back at the past, as you celebrate the present, and as you look to the future.

As you look back on your school experience, who has helped you? Surely there is someone who has helped you with your homework, or who has spoken an encouraging word along the way. Someone who has given you hope when you really needed it.

Whoever that person is, I encourage you to say thank you before the end of the summer. I don’t know if you consider yourself reli-

gious or not. But there’s a growing awareness that we are spiritual beings.

Accordingly, I believe there’s another ‘person’ who has also helped you on your school journey, perhaps helped you more than you know: God. The Old Testament psalmist was very aware of this. In one of my favourite psalms, Psalm 121, he asks himself: “Where does my help come from?”

The psalmist was a poet, and as you know from your classes, poets tend to be reflective.

And the psalmist is no different in this regard. I

don’t know what happened to lead the psalmist to ask this question. All we know for sure is this is a ‘Psalm of Ascent’ which means he was on a journey. And as he looked up to the mountain, he became reflective and he wondered who has helped him in this life.

He realized that it was God, the, “Maker of heaven and earth,” who had helped him on his journey. And I’d like to suggest to you that God has also helped you on your journey.

You of all people know how hard it is to graduate from high school. You had to work for it. But there’s

also a sense that you didn’t do it on your own.

That you received help from parents, teachers and friends…and God. And the good news is that God will continue to help you.

Ask him to guide you as you look to the future. And trust him to help you.

As the writer of Psalm 121 promises: “The Lord will keep you from all harm - he will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.”

Rev. Leon H. Johnston is the pastor of Wolf Creek Community Church.

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Thursday, June 26, 2014

fyi EVENTS Lacombe Legion Branch 79 Garage Sale – June 27th from 4 – 7 p.m. and June 28th from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Donations can be dropped off at the legion from until June 27th after 3 p.m. BBQ Beef on bun for $5 at garage sale on Saturday.

Bluebird Festival – 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. on July 12th at Ellis Bird Farm.

Vacational Bible School - all children ages 4-12 years old are invited to Vacation Bible School this summer! Lacombe Free Reformed Church’s Parables of Jesus program is FREE for all children. Join us the week of July 21st - 25th from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. each morning at the Lacombe Memorial Centre. Contact curtisandhelma@hotmail. com or phone Helma at 403782-1944 with any questions or to register. www.lfrc.webs.com.

These events brought to you by:

Your weekly Community Events Calendar

July 2nd to Aug. 27th. Bring your own lawn chairs or picnic blankets and come for an evening of musical entertainment at the gazebo in the Lacombe Memorial Centre park. Next featuring rhythm and blues group The Vintage on July 2nd.

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 year, the Lacombe Farmers Market will be held in a new location, the arena parking lot at 5429-53 St. Markets run every

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 Fury 1600 Lund ďŹ shing boat and trailer ($17,200 value) sponsored by Go RV & Marine. Only 1,999 tickets printed. Draw date is Sept. 1st at 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.

Music in the Park – every Wednesday starting at 6:30 p.m. from

email crozsmit@telusplanet. net. Visit www.harmonizers.ca.

ties now run every Tuesday from 6 – 9 p.m. with ball hockey on Mondays and Wednesdays from 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.

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.

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

Quilting and crafts – Held at Blackfalds United Church on Mondays at 9:30 a.m. Help make quilts

Circle of Friends - free weekly supper for the community, nutritious meals for anyone

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Lacombe Corn Maze Opening Day – July 26th.

Lacombe & District Garden Club Hidden Treasures Tour - Tuesday, July 29th. For only $20 per bus seat ($18 for club members) join us for an amazing three-hour guided tour of local gardens, refreshments included. Tour times are 9 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. Tickets are only available in advance at Hannas Seeds (5039 49 St.) Call Pamela at 403-7825061 for more information.

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Blackfalds Farmers Market – Thursdays 4–7:30 p.m. at the Blackfalds Community Hall 4810 Womacks Road.

Last Market Sept. 25th.

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 four-part a cappella harmony.

We are a proud member of the Barbershop Harmony society providing entertainment at seniors’ lodges, hospitals and numerous community and private functions throughout the year.

No experience is required, just a love to sing. Join us on Tuesday evening, rehearsals from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Davenport Church of Christ (#68 Donlevy Ave.) in Red Deer. For information, call David at 403-342-1318 or

or bring your own quilt/craft to work on. Visit blackfaldsunitedchurch.com or call 403-8854780 for more information.

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 activi-

interested. It runs at Bethel Christian Reformed Church.

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

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

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

Imperial Daughters of the Empire is a non-proďŹ t women’s vol-

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

W.H.O.L.E. - Widows Helping Others Live Earnestly. W.H.O.L.E. can help you adjust to your loss, to channel your grief into helping others who are struggling with loss, and to help you gain perspective as a person who has a new role to be fulďŹ lled. It’s about widow to widow interaction and socialization. It’s about being able to express with like-minded women the pain and confusion that comes with loss, as well as the encouragement and friendship to help you once again live a life ďŹ lled with meaning and purpose. There are no councillors present, only a facilitator to help keep conversations moving.

W.H.O.L.E meets monthly and is open to widows of all ages. Space is limited, so please phone to book a spot. Refreshments will be served. Call 403-550-4508.

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

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

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 orientations, their families and friends. Meetings in Lacombe. 403-782-1887. or Ross at 403-782-3148.

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Thursday, June 26, 2014

Horoscope ARIES

TAURUS

Mar 21/Apr 20

Apr 21/May 21

Aries, let your creative side take over this week. Your imagination is ready to run wild, and this burst of creative energy will have long-lasting positive effects..

GEMINI May 22/Jun 21

Taurus, though you are known for being a tad stubborn, this week you are open to any and all suggestions. You may surprise a few people by being so open-minded.

CANCER Jun 22/Jul 22

Gemini, while you may have

Cancer, now is a good time

natural leadership abilities,

to travel, even if it means

most of the time you do not

just a quick jaunt. But if a big

want to pull rank. This week

vacation is on the horizon,

you may need to step things

know that you will likely have

up a bit.

a smooth trip ahead.

LEO

VIRGO

Jul 23/Aug 23

Aug 24/Sept 22

Your powers are magnetic this

Virgo, a busy week at

week, Leo. Others find you

work will require lots of

simply irresistible, which can bode well if you are looking

was a time to summon your

to step things up.

the time.

SCORPIO Oct 24/Nov 22

Libra, many things are in

You are bound to be the center

disarray and you may need

of attention, Scorpio. Get over

some help getting back to efficient living. Download an app to help you track

any shyness early on because you will be spending time with

expenses or keep tabs on

coworkers for most of the

your responsibilities.

week.

SAGITTARIUS

CAPRICORN

Nov 23/Dec 21

Dec 22/Jan 20

You will do some of your

Capricorn, quickly curb

best work at home this week,

any feelings of boredom by

Sagittarius. Spend ample time

exploring a new hobby. Try

getting the house in order. A

taking a new fitness or art

few days working from home

class. You’ll have chances to

could kickstart plans.

mingle, too.

AQUARIUS

PISCES

Jan 21/Feb 18

Feb 19/Mar 20

Put the brakes on impulse

Pisces, it is time to rebrand

buys, Aquarius. This week

yourself. This may start with

you may be tempted to spend more money than you have, and that will only lead to longterm financial concerns.

a mini-makeover or more significant changes to your life and career.

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

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

CLUES DOWN Cont...

24. Sword with a curved blade 25. Single 27. Fencing swords 28. Research workplaces 29. Japanese sash 30. Nutmeg covering spice 31. Woman (French) 33. Foot (Latin) 35. Fast rise to fame 36. Used to cut and shape wood 37. Shaft horsepower (abbr.)

39. A consortium of companies 42. Stirrup bone 43. Transmitted 44. Carrier’s invention 46. Without (French) 47. Noah’s oldest son (Bible) 48. Jaguarundi 49. Former Cowboy Leon 50. Powder mineral 51. Greek colonnade 52. Mexican monetary unit 54. Preceeded the DVD 55. Doctrine suffix 56. Mauna __, HI, volcano 57. Public prosecutor

cooperation among you and

leadership abilities, now is

LIBRA

ANSWER

your coworkers. If ever there

for a romantic partner or want

Sept 23/Oct 23

HOW TO PLAY:

CLUES ACROSS 1. Coneless craters 6. Pullulate 10. Six (Spanish) 14. Cricket frog 15. Deliberately subverted 17. McCullough’s 2nd book 19. Body of water 20. Plural of 22 down 21. To get up 22. They __ 23. Expression of sorrow 24. Turfs 26. Door beam

29. Arabian sultanate 31. Corn dough 32. Soft infant food 34. Famous movie pig 35. “Oleanna” playwright 37. One point E of SE 38. Cool down 39. Surrender 40. WWII war criminal Rudolph 41. Artificial 43. Drains 45. Woods component 46. Unit of time (abbr.)

47. 1955-77 regional

defense org.

49. Local area network 50. 1/3 tablespoon (abbr.)

53. Breathe excessively 57. Dilapidated ships 58. Goes it alone 59. Jap. women pearl divers 60. Television tube 61. (Prev. Portuguese) S. China seaport CLUES DOWN 1. Tangles 2. Dull pain 3. Length x width =

4. Fishing gear 5. Small Chevrolet truck 6. 18th Hebrew letter (alt. sp.)

7. Ingests 8. Decline 9. Martinet 10. Cruel deviant 11. Hen products 12. Technology firm 13. 40th US state 16. Albanian capital 18. Sensory receptors 22. Publicity 23. A winglike part

ANSWER

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Thursday, June 26, 2014

Lacombe Express

deadline: Monday @ noon

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

Card Of Thanks

Lost

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LOST CAT in Johnstone area. Pure white, bushy tail with two tufts under chin. Answers to Lucy.

Please call 403-986-5505

Thank You We would like to thank all who came to help us celebrate our 50th Anniversary. Special thanks to our children, Mark, Karen, Laurie and their families for making this possible.

Doug & Janette Fawcett

Funeral Directors & Services

WANTED: Contents of navy canvas Michael Kors bag stolen from parked vehicle.

On evening of June 21/22 our car was parked in the west parking lot of Days Inn (Red Deer). Someone stole dance bag which contained about 6 pairs of dance shoes including ballet pointe shoes and several medals from dance competitions.

Please contact us at 403-246-8364

Found

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FOUND at our home for the last 3 or 4 days, a small cat or kitten, in the On Erickson Drive, Red Deer.

Please call to identify: 403-347-0912 Classifieds...costs so little Saves you so much!

Personals

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COCAINE ANONYMOUS 403-396-8298

Caregivers/ Aides TO ADVERTISE YOUR SALE HERE — CALL 309-3300

Out of Town MOVING & ESTATE SALE June 27 - 29 Fri., Sat. & Sun. 10 - 4 2 Miles S. of County Firehall on corner of 30th Ave. & Delburne Rd. 1 Mi. E. on Twp. 374 (MacKenzie Rd.) 1/4 Mi. N. on Range Rd. 271 Over 1200 M. fabric, furniture, boys clothes (0-3), wedding decor. & crafts. Priced to Sell - obo

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TOO MUCH STUFF? Let Classifieds help you sell it.

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LOOKING for an experienced nanny that could help with my 2 children and 1 on the way at our acreage east of Red Deer. Monday to Friday 8 -1pm. Driver’s license and vehicle salary is negotiable

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OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED TUESDAY JULY 1

EARLY BOOKING DEADLINE

is Friday June 27 @ noon. for the July 3 publication Happy Canada Day!

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BUSY CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP REQUIRES EXPERIENCED Reply to Box 1091, c/o RED DEER ADVOCATE, 2950 Bremner Ave., Red Deer, AB T4R 1M9

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Trades

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Truck and Winch Tractor maintenance, administra- Wages are negotiable with Operators. Experience a tive reporting, projects and experience and attitude. must. Fax resumes and 5 other assignments. The Please forward resumes yr. CDA to 403 341 3968 qualifications needed are and references by fax to or email: bardentrucking@ the following: grade 12, 403-309-7134 or by email telus.net. No phone calls please. minimum 2 years’ to info@absolutefusion.ca experience in similar type No Phone Calls Please! trucking and experience in a manufacturing environEXP. PAVERS WANTED ment, valid driver’s license Call 403-341-6900 class 5 and a clean driver’s or Fax: 877-787-1605 abstract. Our Company has an enthusiastic, fast Buying or Selling paced working environyour home? ment with advancement for motivated individuals, and Check out Homes for Sale EXPERIENCED OILFIED in Classifieds an excellent benefit HEAVY EQUIPMENT package. Wage would be OPERATORS. Must have commensurate with all safety tickets.

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Delivery by 6:30 a.m.

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* Adults * Youths * Seniors *

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Trades

850

Ponoka’s Fabrication shop is looking for

CWB Structural hand welders.

No rigs please Please submit resume to hrombough@ geminicorp.ca or contact at 780.997.5215 You can sell your guitar for a song... or put it in CLASSIFIEDS and we’ll sell it for you!

SIDING INSTALLER with or without trailer & tools. F.T. year round work, must have truck and 2 yrs. exp. 90 cents - $1 per sq.ft. 403-358-8580 Tar-ific Construction is currently seeking a truck driver with Class 1 or 3 licence. Excellent benefit package, home every night. Fax 403-340-1246 or email tarific@ telusplanet.net.

Truckers/ Drivers

860

Advocate Opportunities

Contractors

CONCRETE???

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

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

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED

STETTLER TRANSIT MIX Drivers wanted for mixer/pumping concrete.

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

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COMPANY req’s live in retired couple to caretake and maintain our apartment operations.

Journeyman plumbing exp. an asset. Call Mike for details 403-342-4923

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Contractors

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

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

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PEST CONTROL TECHS REQ’D. cpest@shaw.ca Call 403-373-6182

BRIDGER Const. Ltd. Decks, reno’s, roofing, flooring. Free est. Call Geoff 403-302-8550

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Careers Careers Careers Arnett & Burgess Oilfield Construction Limited Internal Job Description

Heavy Duty Mechanic – On Highway Vehicles

Job Title:

Designated Location: Department: Reports to: Type of position: Hours:

Bashaw, AB. Operations Equipment Manager Full-time. Some Weekends. On call.

Monday – Friday. As required

SCOPE OF JOB Working in A&B’s Bashaw shop, this position is responsible for the mechanical maintenance, repairs, servicing, inspections, and rigging up of A&B’s on-highway trailer and truck fleet. The majority of this position’s duties will be involved with trailer repairs.

RESPONSIBILITIES • Perform preventative maintenance, oil changes, tire changes, mechanical and general maintenance to A&B’s fleet of National Safety Code (NSC) qualified trucks and trailers.

• Troubleshoot, diagnose and complete repairs for A&B’s trailer and vehicle fleet.

• Respond to service calls and perform emergency repairs on vehicles and equipment in field locations as needed.

• Assist with ordering of parts, and maintaining inventory.

• Rigging trucks with the following: Tool boxes, box liners, fire extinguishers, first aid kits, radios, hands free communications systems, etc.

• Pick up and deliver vehicles.

• Oversee and ensure registration and documentation of all light duty fleet vehicles is completed.

• Parts pick-up and hot shot deliveries.

• Tracking and submitting of equipment hours and mileage.

ARE YOU STUCK IN A BORING, DEAD END JOB? Are you are a person who enjoys a challenge, working hard, and the satisfaction of a job well done at the end of the day?

Are you looking for a winning team that you can grow and build your future with?

If so, we want to get to know you better!

A LEADING MANUFACTURER OF DAIRY FEED IS CURRENTLY SEEKING A

PRODUCTION/LABOURER EMPLOYEE FULL TRAINING WILL BE PROVIDED FORKLIFT EXPERIENCE AND A CLASS 3 DRIVER’S LICENSE AN ASSET, BUT NOT NECESSARY Email/Fax Resumes to: Megan.dutka@nutri-source.ca 403-775-4493

• Alberta On Highway Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Journey Certificate (interprovincial an asset).

• Authorized CVIP Inspection Technician is an asset.

• Gasoline and diesel vehicle experience required.

• Experience with Ford vehicles an asset.

• All candidates are required to undergo and pass a Drug & Alcohol screening as condition of employment.

• A Valid Driver’s Licence.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Please send resumes to hr@abpipeliners.com or fax 780-384-2402

Job Title: Health and Safety Coordinator

Healthy Families Home Visitor .6 FTE Part-time ( 21 hours/week)

We are recruiting for the Healthy Families Program, a service of Lacombe FCSS which provides preventive social programs.

Healthy Families Home Visitors offer information and longterm support to parents of infants and toddlers on positive parenting, child development, literacy and play as well as facilitating connections with community resources.

QualiÀcations: • Post-secondary education in a related Human Services Àeld is preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to build helping, professional relationships with families.

• Must have own vehicle as considerable travel in the area is required.

• Security checks are required.

This position is based out of the Lacombe and District FCSS ofÀce, with daytime hours, a competitive salary and ongoing training opportunities. This family support program is made available through a partnership with Family Services of Central Alberta and Child and Family Services, and is part of a provincial network of home visitation programs.

See www.fsca.ca or www.ahvna.org for more information.

(Permanent Part-Time position .5)

Located in the heart of Central Alberta midway between Calgary and Edmonton, Lacombe is a unique community of 12,000 rich with history and culture, while at the same time experiencing new and exciting economic prosperity and growth.

The Opportunity The City of Lacombe has an opening for a halftime, permanent parttime Health and Safety Coordinator. The Health and Safety Coordinator provides subject matter expertise, coordination, coaching and resources to City leaders and staff to ensure a city-wide, safe work environment.

This position also manages the City’s Risk Management, Insurance and Claims programs.

The Ideal Candidate The successful candidate will be results-oriented and a self-starter, with excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills, strong organizational skills, an ability to build trust, motivate and promote safety awareness to staff across all levels of the organization. The vision for the role is to influence and create a culture of commitment and personal accountability around safety practices amongst all staff.

Preferred Qualifications •A minimum of 3 to 5 years occupational health and safety experience, ideally in a municipal government or public sector environment •Experience as an AMHSA COR Peer Auditor •Completion of a recognized OH&S Management Certificate or Diploma Program •Ability to interpret current legislation and safety concepts for day-to-day situations. Skill in analyzing a wide range of data and developing positive solutions to health, safety and wellness challenges.

•Able to identify, assess and prioritize and manage risks

Donnie Tafts – Family Services Co-ordinator Lacombe and District FCSS 201- 5214 50 Avenue – Lacombe, AB T4L 0B6 403-782-6637 (phone) dtafts@lacombefcss.net or Fax 403-782-6639 www.lacombefcss.net Lacombe FCSS thanks everyone for their interest in this posting, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

•an equivalent combination of education and experience Salary Range: $25.34 - $32.29 per hour plus the City has an excellent benefits package If you see yourself excelling in this role please forward your resume on or before June 28, 2014 to: Human Resources - City of Lacombe 5432—56th Avenue Lacombe, AB T4L 1E9 Email: humanresources@lacombe.ca Website: www.lacombe.ca The successful candidate must provide an acceptable criminal record check and driver’s abstract. All candidates are thanked for their interest, and advised that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Acreages

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

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Grain, Feed Hay

Homes

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Parking is avail. $1800/mo.

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LACOMBE Excellent investment in this 5-Plex at 5460 54 Ave. A Performa & appraisal available upon request.

CAP RATE is 6.1% Rents range from $1125 - $1400 /month.

Bldg. is only 12 yrs. old.

Lot is 50’x214’.

Asking $799,000.

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Thursday, June 26, 2014

SPORTS

WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS – The Lacoka Bantam Locos celebrate with their championship banner after defeating the Sylvan Lake Buccaneers to claim this year’s Central Alberta Lacrosse League championship title.

photo submitted

Lacoka Bantam Locos take championship

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express The Lacoka Bantam Locos are this years’ Central Alberta Lacrosse League champions.

After a 7-4 victory over Sylvan Lake on Monday, the Locos secured the gold medal and a spot representing the league at the provincial playoffs in Edmonton next weekend.

Coach Cam Green commented on how the Locos had a successful season this year. They were largely dominant in the league and went into the playoffs heavily favoured to take the championship.

However, most sports enthusiast know that over confidence can be a dangerous thing going into the post-season. Green said that there were a few points that his time may have become a little too

confident, but for the most part took on the challenge of playoffs one game at a time.

“For myself, I try to keep a level head,” said Green. “I think for the most part all of our kids did as well.”

While still dominant in playoffs as they had been in the league, the Locos journey to the championship game was not quite a cakewalk.

In their first match, which was against Stettler, Lacoka won easily with a large score margin in a 17-3 game. They received a bit more of a challenge in their next matchup, which was against Blackfalds, winning that game 10-5.

It was Sylvan Lake that truly tested Lacoka’s skills in a true battle spread over three games.

When the teams first met in playoffs, Lacoka narrowly lost a tight game 4-6. Because the league

playoffs were done in a doubleelimination format, Lacoka was offered a second chance in another match against Sylvan Lake.

When the two teams met again, Lacoka had made some changes to their strategy. A new game plan for the team focused more on defense, something contrary to what Lacoka had done during the regular season. The change in strategy took Sylvan Lake off guard and, along with some encouraging words from the coaching staff, allowed Lacoka to handily defeat Sylvan Lake 13–2.

As that game was Sylvan Lake’s first loss in the playoffs, the two teams would meet once more in a final contest to decide the championship. Green said it was a hard-fought and close match, but the Locos managed to pull off the victory with a final score of 7-4.

Green commented on the battle between Lacoka and Sylvan Lake, saying he was impressed with how Lacoka’s opponents stepped up. He also commended all the other teams in the playoff tournament for their efforts in the postseason.

“It was the way playoffs should be,” said Green.

During the regular season, Green commented on how the bantam Locos were a strong overall team that is passionate about he sport. That remained true in playoffs and Green said it was probably the team’s biggest strength in the tournament.

“I think the biggest thing for our team is their heart, their desire to succeed,” said Green.

Green also complimented both of the team’s goalies. Goalie Andrew Barnes for his outstanding

performance in the final game and goalie Chance Watts for taking a seat on the bench and allowing his older teammate to play in the final for his final year as a bantam.

“They decided that on their own and I thought that was pretty good of them,” said Green.

Now, the Lacoka Bantam Locos look forward to provincial playoffs, which will be held July 4-6th in Edmonton.

Prior to the provincial tournament, the Locos will participate in an international tournament in Calgary this weekend. Green said the team will be competing against team that have longstanding experience and are participating mostly to learn how they can grow as a team and a club. news@lacombeexpress.com

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Thursday, June 26, 2014

Canadian Olympic medalist visits City school Mellisa Hollingsworth shares her message of perseverance with students

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express An Olympic medalist made a visit to Ecole Lacombe Upper Elementary School last week.

Last week, Lacombeborn Olympic skeleton athlete Mellisa Hollingsworth visited the school to share her story and talk to students about the importance of overcoming adversity, never giving up and always trying your hardest to reach your goals.

Throughout her presentation, Hollingsworth detailed the roller coaster journey that was her career in skeleton.

She told the students in attendance all about the many successes and failures that were part of that journey.

Hollingsworth said it was her cousin, skeleton champion Ryan Davenport, who got her into the sport when she was 15. Three months after earning her skeleton license, Hollingsworth won the Canadian Championships.

She said her early success in the sport was likely a large contributing factor to her becoming so dedicated to it and forming the goal of sliding at the Olympics.

When women’s skeleton was making its debut at the 2002 Olympic Games in Salt Lake City, Hollingsworth thought she might get to realize her dream at the very first Games featuring her sport. However, during a race-off to a teammate only three weeks before the Games, Hollingsworth lost her spot.

Instead, Hollingsworth would make her Olympic debut at the 2006 Olympic

Games in Torino as the top-ranked slider in the world heavily favoured to win gold. During her first run at those Games, Hollingsworth nearly crashed going through one of the corners.

Knowing she would have to correct that mistake to still finish in the bronze medal position, Hollingsworth was very focused on that particular turn going into her second and final run.

But due to her fixation on the turn, Hollingsworth over-corrected and went completely sideways into the corner. Still, Hollingsworth managed to finish in third place and brought home a bronze medal from Torino.

At the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, when Hollingsworth had the opportunity to win an Olympic gold medal on home soil, things did not go so well.

After a grueling training camp that left Hollingsworth with multiple stitches to her face, a concussion and a broken sled shook her confidence, Hollingsworth eventually found the determination to once again enter the Olympic Games heavily favoured to win gold.

But, things continued to work against Hollingsworth even after she made it into the Games. In silver medal position going into her final run, Hollingsworth crashed and as a result finished fifth instead of first.

She would finish her Canadian Olympic experience without a medal.

“I was devastated.”

Despite her feelings of disappointment, Hollingsworth grabbed the Ca-

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nadian flag, held it high, congratulated the medal winners and retired silently to the finish house. Hollingsworth said sitting in the finish house, her recent run felt like it was a bad dream.

She took small solace in the fact that on her last run she broke a record with her start time, but still felt upset because that was not what she told Canada she was going to do at the Vancouver Olympics.

Readers may remember the ‘I believe’ campaign leading up to the Vancouver Olympics. Hollingsworth was one of the athletes profiled as part of it.

“I asked everybody if they believed in me, if I was able to win gold.”

Even though it was only one small mistake that had led her to miss a medal by 24 hundredths of a second, she still felt like she had let the country down to some degree.

Hollingsworth decided to face the media. While it was difficult to deal with the media attention after such an emotional loss, Hollingsworth apologized to the country and thanked Canada for supporting her on her Olympic journey.

“It took a lot of guts for me to go out there and to answer those tough questions,” she said, telling the students about the hundreds of reporters covering the event.

After her performance at the Games, Hollingsworth feared people would think she choked, instead Canadians supported her and showed everyone in the country that Canadians support their athletes, win or lose.

It was that support that led Hollingsworth to try one more time at the 2014 Olympics in Sochi.

Hollingsworth finished 11th at Sochi, but was still

OVERCOMING ADVERSITY – Olympian Mellisa Hollingsworth poses with the bronze medal she won at the 2006 Olympic Games in Torino. Hollingsworth is the most decorated female skeleton athlete in the world and was in Lacombe last Friday to speak to students at Lacombe Upper Elementary School about her Olympic career.

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Hollingsworth then announced her retirement, having decided this would be her last Olympic Games

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ARTS & LEISURE Artist leaves story details to viewers with ‘Voyagers’ Erin Boake’s current exhibit is now on display at The Gallery on Main

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express Currently on display at The Gallery on Main, ‘Voyagers’ by Red Deer artist Erin Boake, is something of a new venture for her in her career as an artist.

Boake said she got the idea for the ‘Voyagers’ series after doing some traveling and having several friends ask her if she would be doing artwork inspired by her trip.

However, Boake said she normally does not get her inspiration from such ventures.

But, she was willing to give it a try this time. She said she started thinking of how to tell the stories through her artwork. What she came up with was a way to make her art suggest an event that is going on, but allows for the viewer to fill in the blanks however they like.

“These pieces are based on experiences that I had while traveling, but they are kind of in a void,” said Boake.

“The environment is left for the viewer to figure out.”

Boake said she has been drawing and painting since she was a child. She said that she discovered a passion for art at a young age.

As she grew up, that passion led her to pursue a career in the field.

Boake studied art at Red Deer College and Alberta College of Art and Design (ACAD) in Calgary. She said studying art and having a career doing art, or at least something related to it, seemed a natural choice.

“I never really thought about doing anything else. I’ve been really involved in the arts, I really enjoy it.”

Before going to school, art was more of a hobby for Boake and something she enjoyed doing because she was good at it. In school, she began taking her art more seriously.

Getting formal training as an

artist has been very beneficial for Boake.

“I think I’ve learned a lot of stuff at school that I wouldn’t have learned on my own.”

She added that getting an education in art also helped her learn how to take criticism and to critique herself as well. She said this is important because it can be hard for her, or any artist, to see her mistakes and where she needs to improve.

However, Boake said this is essential in the growth of an artist.

She added that she has enjoyed getting an education in art and plans to further her education in the future.

Now, Boake has been a professional artist for about 11 years.

She said that because of the financial challenges that come with being an artist she has often taken other jobs to supplement income from her paintings and drawings.

However, she has always been in positions related to the arts.

Often, Boake has taken positions in teaching. She said she started by teaching summer camps in Red Deer and now has taught all over Central Alberta and in Iqaluit, Nunavut as well.

When teaching, Boake does not only teach drawing and painting skills, the disciplines she practices, but other aspects of art like sculpture and clay work. She said this is beneficial to her because it helps her develop her creativity in other ways. Boake added she enjoys teaching because it is a way to stay involved with the arts and share her passion.

“I just like to share my passion and creativity. I love to see other people get excited about making art.”

Teaching also allow Boake to work with kids, which is something she enjoys.

“It’s really enjoyable and invigorating to work with kids.” news@lacombeexpress.com

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Singer Brett Kissel featured in Red Deer

BY MARK WEBER Lacombe Express Canadian country singer Brett Kissel will be showcasing tunes from his latest project Started With a Song at this year’s Westerner Days in Red Deer.

Sharing the stage with Tim Hicks who also has a set that night, Kissel performs July 16th on the ATB Financial Main Stage.

Doors open at 7:30 p.m. with showtime at 8:30 p.m.

Kissel will also be returning to Red Deer later this year, when he joins Brad Paisley at the Centrium on Oct. 9th.

He’s excited about both opportunities to connect with fans, and explains how particularly the show with Paisley marks a personal milestone.

Kissel met Paisley during a meet-and-greet 10 years ago when he was just 14 years old. Paisley wrote him a message about how some day, Paisley would save

him a spot on a tour. Talk about a dream come true.

“Fast forward 10 years almost to the day, and I’ll be touring with him coast to coast,” he said.

“Brad Paisley has been one of my favourite artists for my entire career. So when I got that call, it was hard to keep my feet on the ground and not jump up and down for joy because it’s one of the best opportunities I’ve ever had.”

Originally from Flat Lake, Alberta, Kissel has released two indie albums, sold out countless shows and earned two Canadian Country Music Association Award nominations, becoming its youngest nominee ever. His latest CD, the aforementioned Started With A Song, was released last fall.

Positive response was almost immediate - the video for the debut single reached number one at CMT, he has scored three top 10 radio hits and he headlined a

cross-Canada tour.

He also won his first Juno Award – becoming the first country artist to be awarded with Breakthrough Artist of the Year in 17 years. Started With a Song was co-produced by Kissel with Ted Hewitt and Bart McKay. “That album changed my life,” he said. “A lot of people that have seen me performing around Alberta know that I have a deep connection with traditional country. So the previous albums I made weren’t necessarily for radio, they were to pay tribute to my roots.”

The plan with Started With A Song was a bit different. He said during production the team wanted to create tunes that would really pop on radio as well. No question they have succeeded.

“The doors have opened up and there have been opportunities I would have never believed coming our way.”

A passion for music was

sparked early on. And his folks have pointed out that he’s been an attention-seeker his whole life. “I craved the spotlight. Any opportunity to stand up on the couch and belt out a tune when I was three or four years old, I always took.”

He was given a guitar as seven and it wasn’t long before a gift for making music was very apparent. At 10, he was playing threechord Johnny Cash songs at talent shows. “When I was 12 and I got a $50 honourarium to play for a local 4H Club – I realized I could do this for a living,” he chuckled.

“Usually it took me two birthdays and a really generous tooth fairy to make $50. And I made that in 20 minutes just playing and singing songs? I was over the moon.”

One thing was certain – there was no looking back. Kissel said he’s always felt at home onstage.

“Music is the only thing I’ve every really wanted to do.

“And being onstage is my fa-

vourite thing – there is nowhere else I’d rather be. Being able to entertain is the best thing in the world.”

At first, opting for a musician’s life may have caused his parents – both teachers – a few sleepless nights. They were supportive of his music, but also believed in the practicality of post-secondary education towards a career.

“But the minute I was out of high school, I went straight to a concert – I played a gig in Grande Prairie and I’ve never looked back. I’ve been riding that bus ever since.”

Joining Kissel for the show is Tim Hicks, who soared into the Top 10 at country radio in less than eight weeks with his first gold single Get By and dominated the digital charts with the number one selling Canadian country single for more than 17 weeks.

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Who says it’s ideal to walk 10,000 steps a day?

How many steps do most people take daily, and how many are needed for good health? I had no idea how many I take and thought it would be interesting and pru-

dent to find out. And, who is right about exercise, Mark Twain or the Earl of Derby?

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For years my normal day involved a 25-minute walk to my office and the same route home in late afternoon.

During the day I never ran a marathon in the office but I also never slept on the couch. So I could hardly wait to open the pedometer to see how I fared.

The final tab, 9,100 steps. Studies show that most people take from 3,000 to 5,000 steps daily. This is short of the 10,000 steps we’re supposed to take.

But are we?

I discovered it was the Japanese who published this figure, and there’s nothing magic about it. Rather, the number was used as a smart marketing device in a campaign to sell pedometers. But even though it was a smart sales move, medical authorities have agreed the proposed Japanese figure of 10,000 steps is a healthy number to aim for.

It means walking a hefty five miles.

But how many calories does 10,000 steps burn up? Let’s say you’ve enjoyed a lunch of a double burger, fries and a sugar-loaded 10-ounce soft drink. This packs a caloric wallop of about 1,700 calories, all most people need for the entire day.

That’s when the pedometer flashes bad news. You will be surprised at the small number of calories you’ve burned up after a brisk walk. For instance, a 150 lb person, after 10,000 steps, loses only 500 calories!

So how do we burn up the other calories?

Our Basal Metabolic Rate eats up 60% of our daily energy to keep all our organs functioning. Another 10% is required to absorb, digest and store food.

But why even buy a pedometer when we know that any amount of walking is good for you? Researchers I talked to stressed that counting steps with a pedometer is a great motivator and has more psychological impact than counting miles. But although stepping it up helps to lose weight

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JONES it will never win ‘the battle of the bulge’ without watching calories.

I found that knowing I walk 9,100 steps in an average day pushed me to see how much I could ‘step up’ my own activity. It’s easy to do. You can go for a walk at lunch.

Or get off the bus a few blocks from home.

The end result will be improved health.

Dr. Paul Dudley White, Harvard’s renowned cardiologist who treated President Dwight Eisenhower’s coronary attack, was a firm believer in ‘stepping-it-up.’ He taught that exercise has major physical and emotional advantages and that, “If you want to know how flabby your brain is, feel your leg muscles!” Or as Abraham Lincoln, the U.S. president remarked, “I have two doctors, my left leg and my right.”

Some companies and organizations are encouraging their members to make 10,000 steps their goal. But how many steps are needed depends on your age and health.

And remember that walking is free, simple and convenient. Moreover, there’s no need to break the record of the one-minute mile or purchase expensive exercise machines.

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

But exercise has always been a tough sell. Mark Twain claimed he’d been at the funerals of many friends who believed in exercise more than he did. But I believe the Earl of Derby was right when he remarked, “Those who do not find time for exercise will have to find time for illness.”

Amen to that.

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Try out unique and creative décor for holidays Are you a seasonal decorator?

Do you crave tacky and flashy Canada Day flags or big creepy Halloween lawn decorations?

Perhaps you modestly and stylishly decorate only for Christmas or have a Martha Stewartesque egg wreath on your door in spring, imitating one of her iconic magazine covers. I’m not sure who has created these unwritten rules but certain holidays are ‘decorating’ holidays and others are virtually ignored.

It’s also outside vs. inside decorating. We hang lights at Christmas and cobwebs at Halloween, bedecking our trees and shrubs in the season’s twinkle or terror.

A few people will outdoor decorate for Thanksgiving by tossing out a few leafy decorations and possibly a festive turkey or pil-

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MECKLER grim motif but it’s rare to see any household for the less visual celebrations.

A dear friend of mine is all out party planner extraordinaire.

When Prince William married Kate Middleton, she was baking muffins in crown shaped muffin cups and prepared a bevy of English-based treats complete with Earl Grey tea.

She would be the type to decorate for Victoria Day by placing regal and royal decorations around her home or making sure

to have the proper napkins and dishes available to mark the special day. Actually, she usually travels to Victoria on Victoria day to have tea at the Empress hotel, how fitting!

It seems ok to hang inflatable Santas or creepy skeletons outside our home but I rarely see leprechauns or large cartoonish rabbits outside on lawns.

Why is this? Who has decided that certain holidays should be represented with oversized, animated characters? We will hang the flag of our country on Canada Day but rarely will you see a lifesized stick figure family or cardboard cut-out of our loved ones on Family Day – maybe this is a trend that is still to catch on.

What about Louis Riel or Heritage Day?

Let’s embrace the multicultural beauty of our country and show our support with flags of every variety! Oh sure, they may be harder to find and I guarantee the local dollar store is not selling flags/sun visors/lawn chairs in flags of every country but it would be fun to see a little more diversity in our outdoor design.

I was passing by a home recently that had a flag hanging from their front porch.

Instead of that flag being the typical red and white it was pure white with a vibrant pink breast cancer ribbon glowing in its middle.

The decoration made me stop and take a moment as I was flooded with memories of friends and family members who have courageously battled this plight and

their memories made me smile.

Thank you to whomever had the thoughtfulness to hang this pretty and poignant flag.

Do you have a quirky tradition or occasion that makes you want to decorate?

Do you have bins and bins full of seasonal decor just waiting to be put out on your front yard?

Maybe this is the year for a new vision and a new tradition in your home, maybe your new favorite holiday to decorate will become Easter or Thanksgiving, depending on our love of pastels or vivid colours.

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