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Lacombe man finds family history in the Ukraine Warren Kreway recently returned from a meaningful, month-long journey

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express

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hen Warren Kreway left for a month-long trip to the Ukraine with Medical Mercy Canada at the beginning of May, he was hoping to do more than help out a country in need.

For Kreway, there were also personal motivations for going on the trip. He hoped that he would be able to find a lost piece of his family’s history as well.

Other than knowing that his grandfather emigrated from the Ukraine to Canada and homesteaded in Sheho, Saskatchewan, Kreway knew nothing about his Ukrainian heritage. Kreway said his father never spoke of their family’s Ukrainian ties, or why Kreway’s grandfather left the country.

Some time ago, Kreway found a clue that might lead him to learn more about his family in the Ukraine. When going through the belongings of Kreway’s late uncle, his family found a baptismal certificate for Kreway’s grandfather from 1872.

When Kreway left for his trip to the Ukraine this year, he brought the document with him, hoping it could lead him to learn more about his grandfather and why his family left the Ukraine. With a little research and a lot of luck, or as Kreway likes to think of it, divine intervention, he was able to do just that.

“I’m not over it yet,” said Kreway, who shared his findings in a gathering of family and friends at the Lacombe Memorial Centre last month.

One of the lead doctors on the medical mission trip was able to lead Kreway to the region of Bukovina. From there, Kreway and his companions were also able to find the City of Kitsman, where Kreway’s grandfather was from.

He had already learned more than he had dared to hope, but it wasn’t until the group was visiting a nearby village on an appointment with Medical Mercy Canada that things really started to fall into place for him. At that appointment, one of the nurses recognized Kreway’s name or at least, his orig-

HOMELAND – Warren Kreway stands next to a statue of a horse within a horseshoe. It is the emblem of Kitsman, the Ukrainian city his grandfather once called home.

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inal Ukrainian surname.

Kreway is an Anglicization of Crevoho. Like the surnames of many immigrants, Kreway’s surname was changed when his family came to Canada.

When the nurse recognized the name, she was able to put Kreway in touch with his cousin, George Crevoho.

Crevoho, the grandson of Kreway’s great-uncle, is actually a historian. When meeting his cousin, Kreway also discovered the Crevoho had been trying to do the same thing as Kreway from the other side.

While Kreway had been trying to find out why his family had left the Ukraine, Crevoho had been trying to find out why a part of his family had suddenly disappeared from the Ukraine. Between the two of them, each now has the answers they were looking for.

Kreway said that, during the many invasions the Ukraine has undergone throughout history, the people of the country have often been oppressed by some foreign influence. Anyone who opposed that oppression could meet dire consequences.

Kreway’s family left the coun-

try to escape that. However, it wasn’t as simple as just leaving.

If Kreway’s Ukrainian relatives had known anything about where his grandfather was escaping to, it would have been them that would have suffered the consequences. There was also the chance that, even if they successfully escaped, that Kreway’s grandparents would be found out after the fact and sent back to the Ukraine.

While the Crevoho family knew Kreway’s grandfather had left the country, they had no idea where he had gone or what had hap-

pened afterwards. Kreway said it was safest this way.

“If you were caught, you were literally a dead man.”

Now, thanks to Kreway and Crevoho, both sides know what happened to the other. Kreway said it was a rewarding and emotional experience for both him and Crevoho.

“I feel so honoured and blessed that I was able to take that circle and close it for both sides,” said Kreway. “George was ecstatic, there were a lot of tears shed in the two days that we had together.” news@lacombeexpress.com

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Excitement builds around City’s community market

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express Lacombians will have a new scene to check out Wednesday evenings this summer.

Each Wednesday in July and August from 4:30 – 8:30 p.m. outside the Lacombe Memorial Centre, the City will be hosting a Lacombe Community Market. These markets will coincide with

Music in the Park.

The first Lacombe Community Market was held July 2nd. Soon afterwards, some informal polls were conducted to garner some feedback about how attendees felt towards the event.

Organizer Wendy Buyar said the reaction was one of excitement.

“The feedback was amazing,” she said. “Everyone was really happy.”

There are a few different goals behind the Lacombe Community Market, said Buyar. One of them is simply to provide Lacombians with something new to do in the middle of the week.

She said the market offers an attraction that is inside the City of Lacombe.

She added the hope is it will give residents a reason to spend their leisure time in the community rather than

traveling outside the area to larger centres.

It also brings attention and traffic to Lacombe’s downtown core. Hopefully, some of Lacombe’s downtown businesses will see some increased business because of the additional traffic. Buyar said one or two downtown businesses have already expressed interest in getting involved with the market and helping those

spinoffs along. She added she would love to see businesses having sidewalk sales or other special events and promotions during the markets as a way to join in.

Some may see the new Lacombe Community Market as being in competition with Lacombe’s farmers’ market. But, Buyar doesn’t see it that way. She said the idea of the Lacombe Community Market is to appeal to a different demographic and perhaps give both shoppers and vendors who are not available during farmers’ markets a place to exchange.

Not only does the Community Market draw a different crowd, it provides a venue for different vendors. Because the farmers’ market adheres to certain rules, such as that at least 80% of its vendors must sell wares produced locally, there are some businesses that can’t be part of the market. Buyar said that because the Lacombe Community Market does not adhere to the same rules, it is able to include different kinds of vendors. It also provides a venue for vendors who can’t be part of Lacombe’s farmers’ market simply because of the time it runs. So far, Buyar said the approach appears to be working. She said she was a little surprised at the difference in who attended the two markets.

“I was very surprised how very different the

group was, in comparison to what you see at our Friday farmers’ market.” She added that, in any case, the Farmers’ Market is an invaluable asset that she wants to see remaining in the community.

Lacombe’s first Community Market was somewhat small in terms of vendor numbers, but Buyar said that many vendors had forgotten the market was immediately after Canada Day and had to cancel. Still, she expressed her confidence that the market will grow.

“That was disappointing, however I have complete faith in how our City responds to stuff,” said Buyar. She went on to say that those vendors who were at the first market did make profits, which is all it takes for markets to be successful and grow.

“It will grow, there is no doubt in my mind that every week it’s going to get bigger.”

Buyar said that she wants the Lacombe Community Market to have a festival feel to it. Not only will it provide shopping opportunities, but it also will provide fun and entertainment. Holding the market in conjunction with the summer’s Music in the Park concerts provide entertainment and the bounce house on the grassy areas outside the LMC provide fun activities for the kids as well. news@lacombeexpress.com

BLUES MAN - Saxophonist Lann Lieurance of rhythm and blues group The Vintage performs outside the Lacombe Memorial Centre last week. The Vintage are the first of several music groups to perform at the LMC over the summer in conjunction with the Lacombe Community Market. Brian Vossen/Lacombe Express

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Adventure Daze program kicks off “That is always our goal,” said Lacombe Parent Link Centre Coordinator Parents and caregivers Cora Hoekstra. “We always will have something differ- want to facilitate adultent to do each Monday this child interaction.” summer thanks to a new McLaren said, while Parprogram from Parent Link. ent Link has offered sumSummer Daze is a new mer programs to a certain program from the Lacombe extent in the past, parents Parent Link Centre which in the area expressed a deis focused at getting kids sire for more. outside, having fun and of Parent Link also wanted course, developing essen- this year’s summer protial skills. gramming to be Parent Link “WE ALWAYS new, involved Programmer Carand outdoors as WANT TO olyn McLaren, much as possible.

FACILITATE who designed the Hoekstra said ADULT-CHILD that research has Adventure Daze program, said INTERACTION.” shown that 55% that this new proof children enterCORA gram offers famiing Kindergarlies and caregivten in Lacombe HOEKSTRA ers a number of are lacking in at activities to partake in over least one of the essential the summer. development areas.

Each week, there is a She added where these new theme to the program, deficits tend to manifest the which means that there are most is in the areas of lanalways different activities guage and physical ability. to do.

Because it is part of Par“Each activity has a hid- ent Link’s mandate to preden purpose that kids don’t pare children for school, even know about,” said Hoekstra said these findMcLaren. ings are concerning. She As with most of Parent added that programs like Link’s programs, Adven- Adventure Daze work to ture Daze exists for more correct this issue. than just allowing kids to “Our goal, as Parent have fun.

Link centres, is to support It allows children to families to prepare their progress in essential ar- children for school,” said eas of child development Hoekstra. including in areas such as “And I think we as citigross motor, fine motor, so- zens should be concerned,” cial, language and commu- she said. nication skills.

Parent Link is a provFor example, at this ince-wide network dediweek’s beach party-themed cated to providing parents session, children worked with resources in their on gross motor skills doing communities. a beanbag toss where they It also runs programs ‘fed’ fish-shaped beanbags targeting and developing to a cardboard cutout of a children between the ages shark. of birth and six years old.

Adventure Daze provides Adventure Daze runs evParent Link with an op- ery Monday morning until portunity to connect with Aug. 25th from 10 – 11:30 parents in the area and pro- a.m. vide them with information Participants will meet on parenting and child de- in the park outside the Lavelopment as well. combe Memorial Centre or It also allows parents in in case of inclement weaththe area to connect with er, inside the Parent Link each other. room inside the LMC. In addition, it also proThere is no fee for the vides an opportunity for program and all are welparents to play with their come. kids directly.

For more information Parent to child play, rath- contact the Lacombe Parer than just child-to-child ent Link Centre at 403-782play is a focus of Parent 4686. news@lacombeexpress.com.

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FEEDING FRENZY – Molly McIntosh, 4, ‘feeds fish’ to a shark in a bean bag toss game building gross motor skills.

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Kids & Kops continues to bring positive community impact

BY KALISHA MENDONSA Lacombe Express Each year, Big Brothers, Big Sisters gets together with the Lacombe Police Department, the Blackfalds Police Department, local sheriffs and RCMP to create a week of action for the county’s youngsters.

Kids and law enforcement come together from July 14-17th for a variety of events that have so far yielded positive responses from all involved communities, organizers say. “The philosophy behind it is that this creates positive mentorship. Mentoring with the police, they get to know the police in a different light and build a bond with them,” said Big Brothers, Big Sisters (Lacombe division) Executive Director Crystal Zens. “We’ve had comments from parents in the past where kids are going down Main Street, and see the chief or another police officer, and yell out the windows and are so excited to see them because they think of them as a friend now. It’s really neat to build that kind of rapport in our City.”

Twenty-four children are given the opportunity to get close to the police department members. Lacombe’s Kids & Kops program was awarded the 2010 Solicitor General Award (now known as a Ministry of Justice Community Safety and Crime Prevention Award) due to its high level of police involvement and success in developing relationships in the community.

“What I like is it’s not based around

negative re-enforcement or scaring the kids. It’s all positive interaction with some learning lessons along the way. It’s a fun activity, not something to scare people into doing things right,” said the new Lacombe Police Inspector Lorne Blumhagen.

“It’s showing them why they should do things like being respectful to their community and themselves, in a positive manner and having fun with it. It’s a good opportunity to make that connection and provide a positive atmosphere for rapport building and connecting with the kids.”

This year will be Blumhagen’s first year of involvement with the program. He said he is looking forward to it, and to the opportunity to interact with the kids.

The program is funded mainly through charity check stops performed annually in Lacombe. Big Brothers, Big Sisters have welcomed any corporations to become a sponsor of these events. The sponsorship would allow the program to accept more children, and to potentially develop a program specific to Blackfalds.

“For the last year or so, Blackfalds has approached us and wanted to run a program solo, because they have so many youths who want to be involved. We’ve had a couple of meetings with the RCMP this year to see how that would work,” said Zens. The best way to get information is to speak with staff at Big Brothers, Big Sisters, located at 5102-50 Ave. or to visit their web site. kmendonsa@lacombeexpress.com

Lacombe provides aid in Bentley blaze

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express On July 7th shortly before 7 a.m., Lacombe Fire Department received a request for mutual aid to Bentley Fire Department at a fire in the Bentley Hutterite Colony pig barns.

Lacombe Fire Chief Ed van Delden said that Bentley put out a request for aid to several departments, including Lacombe and Blackfalds, before any fire crews had even arrived at the scene.

“They requested our support very early,” said van Delden.

Lacombe Fire Department responded to the fire with an engine, a tender, a rescue unit as well as about a dozen firefighters.

Lacombe Fire Department then provided assistance to defensive firefighting operations.

The fire was in one of the colony’s hog barns. By the time fire crews arrived, that building was already beginning to collapse so firefighters turned their efforts to saving an adjacent barn to the south,

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which was connected to the first by a shared utility room.

As the northern barn was unsafe to enter, firefighters directed most of their attacks from the outside of the building. They were able to contain the blaze to the northern barn. van Delden said the southern barn was undamaged other than its shared utility room, which was dismantled so firefighters could be sure fire had not spread between the barns unseen, such as between the walls and roof.

Both barns were populated with hogs at the time of the fire and those that were in the northern barn were killed.

It is estimated thousand of pigs were lost in the fire.

Those hogs that were in the southern barn were able to be evacuated while fire-fighting operations were going on. van Delden said the pigs were removed by the farm owners, put into temporary pens and later moved to other farms.

Once the blaze was brought under control,

just before noon, Lacombe Fire Department stayed on scene to help with overhaul and cleanup operations. van Delden said by the time Lacombe firefighters returned to quarters, fueled and put their fire trucks back in service it was after 6 p.m.

In addition to Lacombe, Blackfalds and Bentley, Sylvan Lake and Eckville fire departments also responded. All of the firefighting operations were managed by the Bentley Fire Department. van Delden tipped his hat to Bentley Fire Department, saying they displayed excellent leadership and resource management during the crisis.

“My compliments to them for organizing such a large-scale operation,” said van Delden. “They did an admirable job in my opinion of managing those resources and achieving their objective.”

Currently, the fire is under investigation and the cause of the fire is unknown. news@lacombeexpress.com

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OPINION Time for Johnson to go Can someone explain why our education minister is bent on having a fight with Alberta’s teachers?

Earlier this year, Jeff Johnson, Alberta’s education minister, received strong criticism regarding the Alberta curriculum and its migration towards ‘discovery’ learning, particularly discovery math.

After months locked in debate with parents and teachers who wanted a curriculum that actually taught students in a way where they would learn, Johnson recently succumbed to mounting pressure from Albertans, altering the curriculum to allow for more teaching of traditional methods of learning math.

With that fight out of the way, Johnson immediately went to work on his next project – and promptly started another fight with Alberta’s teachers.

In an attempt to improve

school boards’ disciplinary procedures (and verify if they need improving) Johnson has demanded that all 61 of Alberta’s school boards provide him with documents detailing every formal complaint lodged against any staff member with a teaching certificate over the last 10 years. Johnson has also instructed school boards to include ‘all information’ related to such staff members who resigned, retired, were suspended or fired in response to allegations of unprofessional conduct or incompetence and he expects the documents by tomorrow.

The Alberta Teacher’s Association (ATA) responded, quite rightly, by saying, in much more pleasant terms, that who and how Alberta’s school boards have disciplined is none of the minister’s business. Furthermore, the ATA (again, quite rightly) have questioned the legal-

ity of Johnson demanding such information under the School Act and have asked Alberta Information and Privacy Commissioner Jill Clayton to investigate.

Johnson argues that he is entitled to such information because he is the ultimate regulator of Alberta’s teacher. In fact, he goes so far in his arrogance to comment on how it is “Amazing” that he doesn’t already have copies of such records.

Strictly speaking, John-

son is right, he is the ultimate regulator of Alberta’s teachers. However, that doesn’t mean he gets to stomp his feet and use bully tactics to get what he wants.

Teachers work for school boards, not the department of education or the education minister directly.

Those school boards have the right to determine their own policies on when and how to discipline their employees. Besides, it doesn’t matter if Johnson should

or shouldn’t be trying to improve how teachers are disciplined, the point is he is going about it the wrong way.

Perhaps Jim Prentice had the right idea when he implied that, if elected as leader of the Alberta PC Party, he would remove Johnson and replace him with someone more competent. That way, we could have an education minister who was actually interested in working with teachers instead of against them.

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Do you have a project or an idea that could positively impact our community? City council is looking for your input into the 2015 budget.

Annual budgets are drafted by City administration before being debated and adopted by council.

Now, council, staff and citizens will all contribute to the budget with an objective of finding the right balance between investing in quality public service, while keeping Lacombe tax rates low without compromising service levels.

From July 1st to Aug. 30th, we are asking residents to share their ideas for consideration in next year’s operating and capital budgets. This is your chance to tell us what is important to you.

Go to www.lacombe.ca/budgetsubmissions to communicate your own ideas about what the municipality should focus on for the next budget cycle. Your submissions can be operating or capital in nature, and can include services, facilities or resources for programs. Council will review citizen submissions to determine which projects will be approved for costing by City administration, and further considered as part of our annual budget deliberations.

Steve

CHRISTIE Our budget priorities will be based on the six pillars identified in the 2014-2017 City of Lacombe Strategic Plan.

The first of these pillars is having a safe, healthy and vibrant community. We want to have multi-sectoral collaborations that integrate social, economic and environmental goals to benefit the whole community and strengthen its capacity.

Lacombe’s strategic plan also outlines land resources and acquisitions as a pillar. We want to create an inventory of properly designated and zoned lands to support future development within the municipality.

Operations regarding infrastructure growth and asset management make up the third pillar. We want to keep the delivery of infrastructure services that residents rely on well planned, well-built and wellmaintained.

Lacombe’s economic prosperity also makes up a pillar in the

strategic plan. We want to create a uniquely defined, liveable community coupling heritage preservation with development that encourages industrial development, a growing commercial tax base and is inclusive of strong quality of life component. There are development guidelines and defined community economic development roles.

Lacombe wants to excel in operations as well. We want to have elements of leadership stressing the application of principles and tools to improve performance that will enhance process efficiency, reduce costs and improve customer service.

Finally, we want to have a relationship with the community. The City will use various methods to establish and maintain mutually beneficial relationship with residents, businesses organization and government services through consultation, transparent communication and an interest in measuring customer experiences to build trust, support and cooperation.

Your ideas have a better chance for success if they are well thoughtout, and compatible with the above six pillars. Each public submission will be reviewed and evaluated;

however, we may not be able to incorporate all of the input that is received into the 2015 budget.

A simple majority of council members is prerequisite in determining which citizen submissions are referred to administration for costing purposes. Once costed, only the submissions endorsed by council will become part of the annual budget deliberations.

Staff will prepare the final proposed budget, which will be distributed to council in mid- October in preparation for the council budget workshop in mid-November. We will deliberate the budget at a regular meeting of council in November, before adopting the operating and capital budgets in December.

The final budget, inclusive of public submissions and comments, will be shared with the public in December.

As mayor, I am proud to say that by soliciting citizen input, we are creating a greater level of transparency in the City’s annual budgetary process. This new initiative will give citizens access to aspects of the budget process like never before, and is a great example of participatory democracy in action.

Steve Christie is the mayor of Lacombe.

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Volunteers work hard to make Lacombe Days happen

BY KALISHA MENDONSA Lacombe Express What residents may not know about Lacombe Days is that all of the activities are not organized by the City, but by a group of committed volunteers.

Thanks to the dedication and time put forth by the small Lacombe Days Association Committee, Lacombe Days is about to roll out for residents to enjoy from July 17-20th.

“We’re trying to enhance it a little bit more at a time. We want to accommodate all ages.

“We have lots of ideas, but it takes groups coming together and volunteers to pull it off because it’s a lot of hard work,” said Chris Ross, chair of the Lacombe Days Association Committee.

“We want to draw more people to town and show that we are a beautiful community. We want them here in a relaxed setting, not coming to businesses to do business and leave or just pass through. We want people here for the day and to see it all and enjoy it.”

The weekend-long event will also feature barbecues, pancake breakfasts, children’s entertainers, beer gardens, live local musicians, a show and shine car show, a drive-in style movie night and much

more. New this year to Lacombe Days will be a softball tournament lasting through the weekend and a steak fry and cabaret event.

“WE’RE TRYING TO ENHANCE THE AMOUNT OF STREET PERFORMERS AND CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES TO ENTICE THE FAMILIES TO STAY THE AFTERNOON IN THE COMMUNITY. WE’RE TRYING TO GET PEOPLE TO STAY FOR THE DURATION OF THE DAY, INSTEAD OF JUST HEADING HOME AFTER THE PARADE.” CHRIS ROSS “We’re trying to enhance the amount of street performers and children’s activities to entice the families to stay the afternoon in the community. We’re trying to get people to stay for the duration of the day, instead of just heading home after the parade.”

The parade kicks off at 11 a.m. on July 19th, following a pancake breakfast at the Lacombe & District Historical Society.

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“The street performers were a pretty common response from the studies we did.

People want to see more remaining in the afternoon.”

The street performers mentioned include a one-man band, stilts walkers and a magician. These performances are geared toward younger audiences and are designed to be fun family entertainment.

Events are spread throughout the City and range to suit the interests of the many citizens in Lacombe. There are free tours at museums, a guided walking tour, a car show, a youth street festival, local musicians, a trade fair and even a ‘jumping jack carnival.’

All of the funding for Lacombe Days is either donated or raised by volunteers.

This means that to expand the festivities,

citizens can speak to organizations or make personal contributions for future years.

“I think to keep enhancing Lacombe Days, we have to advocate for more community involvement. Lacombe has a tonne of history and some beautiful historical buildings. We have a wonderful community that unfortunately a lot of people don’t see.”

Volunteers are still needed for organizing the morning of the parade, and to assist with the steak fry cabaret. Ross is asking for those willing to help to contact him at 403-357-8810. He said he will accept calls until the day before the events begin.

The vast majority of the events are free, but some events are paid. All details regarding times and pricing for events are available on the Lacombe Days web site, www.lacombedays.ca/events. kmendonsa@lacombeexpress.com

Remember those who helped you up There is hope and a brighter future when we remember who was there for us on our way up. In life many people want to be in with the popular or important people. Sometimes we just want to be recognized and appreciated.

Often the people who stand by us when we are hurting and struggling get forgotten when things turn around and we are doing better.

There is an attraction at times to people who never cared about us till we won the lottery.

I saw pictures and a story of a ‘nice couple in love’.

He is an old 73 and worth multi-billions. She, the new bride is a real looker and just 25. She says she is very deeply in love with him.

With a quick romance, they got married and he is so in love the senior groom was thrilled to will half of his multi-billion fortune to his loving caring romantic young wife. I trust this true love works out for a long time.

We are reminded in James 2: 5-7, if impressed with people’s wealth, power and position to be careful, “Listen, dear friends.

Isn’t it clear by now that God operates quite differently? He chose the world’s down-and-out as the kingdom’s first citizens, with full rights and privileges.

This kingdom is promised to anyone who loves God. And here you are abusing these same citizens!

Isn’t it the high and mighty who exploit you, who use the courts to rob

Greg

RATHJEN you blind?

Aren’t they the ones who scorn the new name— ‘Christian’?”

If we seek to be recognized by ‘important people’, we are slaves to their slightest call or wish. I remember a friend who wrote regularly sending lots of money to a tele-evangelist promoter.

He got personal letters all the time saying, “Dear Harry I was thinking about you.”

When this speaker came to town my friend thought he would be able to spend just five minutes with his ‘personal friend’ who kept writing and asking for his financial help. If he could get this special person to pray for him God would answer.

He didn’t know if he and his wife in shared prayer together had greater answers than a money raiser who used a computer to make my friend think he knew him.

I am sure glad the Good Lord keeps the books on who is using tricks and who is sincere.

We are told many will say, “Lord we did all these things for you?” And He will say, “I never knew you!”

As you look at this quote,

it is good advice, “Never forget who was there when no one else was.”

For some it may even mean remembering our parents with thanks.

Many have had a spouse who worked tirelessly so they could get their education and degree.

Sadly while they remain faithful to the good of the couple, some after accomplishing their dream now feel a disconnect then to the spouse whose support helped them rise in position, leaving them for greener partners.

A very good friend and songwriter wrote these words to a catchy tune.

“Be nice to the little guy on his way up because you will meet him on your way down.”

We are taught in the scriptures what is called the golden rule.

“Treat others the way you want to be treated.”

If we don’t want to be passed over and forgotten when we have invested in another’s success, though we are not in control of who others remember or honour, we are in control of whom we remember and give honour to.

It is so important that we don’t forget those who have helped us along in life. We are told to give honour where honour is due. Maybe it would be good this summer to make a list and see if some have quietly slipped through the cracks and take time to say thanks.

Greg Rathjen is the pastor at Bentley Community Church.

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fyi EVENTS 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 a.m. 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

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5-7th at Blackfalds All Star Park and hosted by Blackfalds United Church. Scheduled performances start on Friday night at 5 p.m. and a church service goes on Sunday at 9 a.m. Performances are in a heated tent (bring your lawn chairs) and food is available on site. Performers include Visions Country Gospel, Ben Kellert, RR 4, Freedom Seekers, The Tapleys, Joshua Ridge, Re

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

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

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

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

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Music in the Park – every Wednesday starting at 6:30 p.m. to Aug. 27th. Bring your own lawn chairs or picnic blankets come for an evening of musical entertainment at the gazebo in the Lacombe Memorial Centre park. Next up is Lann and Curtis on July 16th.

Cassia Schramm – summer tour with Nathan Schmidt and Joel Goundry. At the Elnora Community Hall Sunday, July 27th at 7 p.m. Admission by donation.

Proceeds to the Elnora Museum Society. For more information, contact 403-773-3745.

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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 – held in 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.

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

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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 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.

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

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

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

W.H.O.L.E. - Widows Helping Others Live Earnestly. W.H.O.L.E. can help you adjust to your loss, to channel your grief into helping others who are struggling with loss, and to help you gain perspective as a person who has a new role to be fulďŹ lled. 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...an earnest life.

There are no councillors present, only a facilitator to help keep conversations moving. W.H.O.L.E meets monthly and is open to widows of all ages. Space is limited, so please phone to book a spot. Refreshments will be served. Call 403-550-4508.

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

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

Are you having problems with someone else’s drinking?

We are an anonymous group of men and women who can offer encouragement and support. Call Al-Anon Family groups at 403-346-0320 for a list of meetings in Red Deer and the surrounding area.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous is a 12-step support group offering a solution for all forms of food addiction.

No dues, fees or weigh-in.

Central Alberta groups meet in Red Deer, Lacombe and Rimbey. 403-314-1972.

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

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

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.

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SPORTS Lacombe Matrix brings home the gold

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express Some of Lacombe’s softball players came home last weekend sporting some new hardware.

At the Alberta U19 Provincial Softball Championship on June 30th, Lacombe Matrix defeated the Amisk Heat 12-3 to capture the gold medal.

Lacombe Matrix catcher Brooke McBurney said that having the gold medal was an incredible feeling.

“It feels great,” said McBurney. She added that some players only get to play in the provincial tournament once in their lives and for many of her teammates it would be their last time at provincials in minor ball.

Coach Martin Sherrer said the record for the Lacombe Matrix was only so-so during the season. He said they were fairly even between wins and losses but a strong performance and winning a tournament the weekend before provincials proved the team could work well together.

Lacombe Matrix is made up of a hodgepodge of players from different communities. Players from Ponoka, Red Deer as well as Lacombe all appear on the roster.

McBurney said getting to know the other players, most of who hadn’t even met before, was the biggest obstacle to overcome as a team. She added the team’s improved performance was a result of the players building some chemistry.

“I think we just became more comfortable around each other because we got to know each other better and we became more of a team,” said McBurney.

Sherrer agreed.

“It was a throw-together team,” he said.

“It took a little while to come together, but with some practice and some dedication from the girls it started to pay off.”

Going into provincials, Sherrer and the team were unsure of how they would do.

He said if the team had won only half of their games, he would have considered it a success.

However, the team performed much better than that. Lacombe Matrix won five out of six games, including those in the provincial playoffs and captured the gold medal.

It was after winning their last round robin game to secure a place in provincial playoffs that the team started to think they had a shot at the championship, said Sherrer.

However, McBurney was beginning to

GOLDEN CELEBRATION - Lacombe Matrix celebrates with gold medals after defeating the Amisk Heat 12-3 at the Alberta U19 Provincial Softball Championships. Back row from left are, Debbie Derwantz, Marla Sherrer, Isla Mueller, Skeeter Dixon, Sydney Winsnes, Johanna Cooke, Jaycee Halerwich, Martin Sherrer and Rhyliegh Patterson. Front row from left are, Brooke McBurney, Victoria Derwantz, Kendra Emes, Nicole Buss and photo submitted Erika Wilson. feel more comfortable as soon as the second game in the round robin. McBurney said the team was hitting well, fielding well and having a good time.

Having fun was important to the team, said McBurney. She added that, when the team was having fun, the tended to play well. If they weren’t having fun, something was going wrong.

Both Sherrer and McBurney said that Lacombe Matrix went into provincials acting like they could win the tournament.

Sherrer added that players were even a little cocky, but when it came time to put up or shut up, they were able to put their

money where their mouths were.

“They acted like they could win and then they put it together on the field,” said Sherrer.

The tournament was not without its challenges though. McBurney said that in the semi-final, Lacombe’s opponents were one run away from winning the game in the final inning, making for a tense match.

At the end of the gold medal match, Lacombe Matrix was overjoyed with the outcome.

“They were ecstatic,” said Sherrer.

“They couldn’t believe that they had managed to pull a so-so season together and

peak just at the right time.”

Sherrer said that the team excelled because, while Lacombe Matrix was not exceptionally skilled in every aspect of the game, each player had certain skills and they were able to play a style of ball that capitalized on what skills the team did have.

He added that hitting improved greatly throughout the season and Lacombe’s pitching was, in his mind, the best at provincials.

“We have some really good local talents,” said Sherrer. news@lacombeexpress.com

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Lacombe local looks for success at Summer Games

BY KALISHA MENDONSA Lacombe Express School is out for the summer, but Cale Kooyman, 14, is keeping busy as he prepares for the 2014 Alberta Summer Games.

Kooyman swims with the Red Deer Marlins, and has qualified to compete alongside nearly 200 other swimmers ages 14 to 17.

“This will be my eighth year of swimming. I like the fitness level and meeting new people. It gives me something to do in the summer and keeps me active, instead of just sitting around,” said Kooyman.

“I’m mostly training in breaststroke, because that’s what I’m best at, so I’ll be doing a lot of that.”

The breaststroke requires endurance and strength to perfect.

It is usually the slowest of swimming methods but is often considered one of the hardest strokes to compete with.

Kooyman said he also enjoys the individual medley portion of competitions, which includes butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke and a freestyle stroke.

“We’ve only had one meet this year so I haven’t had the chance to do more. I’ve done a lot of competitions before, since I’ve been swimming for a long time. I liked

the Lacombe meet because it’s always fun. Provincials are fun because there are so many people involved.”

Nervousness is not an issue for Kooyman, who has been swimming for most of his life. He has competed many times throughout his career, from local meets in Lacombe to big provincial meets.

“I’m excited. I’ve been preparing a lot for this and our coaches are really good,” he said.

At 14 years old, Kooyman is on the younger side of competitors.

He will be competing against swimmers up to age 17, some of who swim year-round, not just from May to August.

Kooyman swims twice a day on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in July to prepare for the Games.

Along with his love of swimming, Kooyman also plays volleyball and basketball throughout the school year. He said that swimming alongside those two sports in the school year would just be too much, and he doesn’t want to give anything up.

“For me, swimming and volleyball are tied for my favourites.

Winter-club swimming (October to July) is just too much with school and volleyball and basketball.”

Kooyman qualified for the

SPEEDY SWIMMING - Cale Kooyman, 14, works hard on his breaststroke as he waits to compete in the Alberta Summer Games being held in Airdrie at the end of this month.

Summer Games with a breaststroke, but now that he has been accepted, he can choose to compete in a number of events. The Games take place in Airdrie and are formatted as a three-day collection of youth sporting events.

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Summer Games, which brings them one step closer to the Olympics.

There are 18 events and two relays for the swimmers to choose from and Kooyman is looking forward to the competition.

Lacoka Locos take silver at provincials

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express The Lacoka Bantam Locos have wrapped up a stellar season with silver medals at the Alberta Lacrosse Provincial Championships in Edmonton July 4-6th.

After being dominant in their league all season and taking the league championship, Lacoka steamrolled through their opponents at provincials to get to the gold medal game.

In an exciting and emotional gold medal game, Lacoka lost 11-10 to the High River Heat in double overtime. Coach Cam Green said, while the Locos were, understandably, disappointed by the loss, he couldn’t be happier with the finish.

“I was so proud of what

they had accomplished.”

Green has often mentioned how passionate and driven his team is when it comes to playing lacrosse.

He has also said it is that drive that allowed them to dominate the Central Alberta Lacrosse League (CALL) this season.

Evidently, the Locos carried that trend into the provincial tournament. Up until the final, Lacoka outscored all its opponents by large margins defeating Sherwood Park, Lakeland, Grande Prairie and Edmonton 14-1, 11-4, 25-3 and 15-1 respectively.

Green said the Locos’ focus for provincials was defense. In the final, Lacoka met much stiffer competition. Green also said Lacoka had played High River before in exhibition match-

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es. He said the game was close all the way through, with the teams trading goals and neither gaining a strong upper hand.

Lacoka opened scoring with a few goals, High River caught up and took the lead, then Lacoka would do the same and so on.

“It was exciting, the way a championship game should be.”

With 22 seconds left, Lacoka was up by one point and thinking they had the game in the bag. However, High River managed to score once more and force the game into overtime.

When the first overtime period ended with neither team scoring, a second sudden death overtime was played. Green said Lacoka pushed themselves hard in overtime, overcoming fatigue with their tremendous heart, but High River still managed to sneak one shot past the goal and win the game.

Green reiterated that he is more than satisfied with the season his team had this year. He also congratulated the High River Heat on a game well played and tipped his hat to the Heat goaltender in particular. news@lacombeexpress.com

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Horoscope ARIES

TAURUS

Mar 21/Apr 20

Apr 21/May 21

Aries, you enjoy doing your

Taurus, so many good things

part to keep your world

are happening around you

orderly and balanced.

that you should enjoy this

However, into every organized

time as much as you can. It

life a little confusion will fall.

is a time for indulgence and

You will handle it smoothly.

entertainment.

GEMINI May 22/Jun 21

CANCER Jun 22/Jul 22

Gemini, you are ready for fun

Cancer, focus on recreation

and celebration. Surround

this week. You have earned

yourself with friends and

the right to relax and escape

family so the next several

the daily grind, so make the

days prove even more

most of your opportunities to

memorable.

do just that.

LEO

VIRGO

Jul 23/Aug 23

Aug 24/Sept 22

A welcomed gift will come

Cast your analytical nature to

your way soon, Leo. It may

the side for a few days, Virgo.

be something big that you have had your eye on for quite some time or something that side.

decisions.

SCORPIO Oct 24/Nov 22

Libra, you have a lot of energy

Secrets you have been

going into this week, so tackle

keeping for some time are

any assignments early on.

ready to come to the surface,

By the end of the week your

Scorpio. These are good

energy levels may dip, so get

secrets, and others will be

to work.

eager to share them with you.

SAGITTARIUS Nov 23/Dec 21

CAPRICORN Dec 22/Jan 20

Don’t be nervous if you are a

Whatever is going on at work

little introspective this week,

will still be there tomorrow,

Sagittarius. Use this time to reflect and find answers to

Capricorn. If you cannot get all the tasks done, do not beat yourself up over it. Just

some questions that have

begin tomorrow with a can-do

been on your mind.

attitude.

AQUARIUS

PISCES

Jan 21/Feb 18

Feb 19/Mar 20

Aquarius, your mind may

Pisces, a budding relationship

wander but it is important to remain as focused as possible. Important

appears ready to grow more serious. Take advantage of

information is revealed in the next few days.

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...

28. Norwegian monetary unit (abbr.)

29. Afternoon nap 34. Actress Thurman 35. ‘__ death do us part 36. Snakelike fish 37. Not wet 39. Eye membranes 40. Spotted wildcats 41. Wildebeest 42. Ascend 44. Headgear for a horse 45. Bura 46. Foremost position 47. Cowbarn (British) 48. One who feels regret 51. Express pleasure 52. Pleased 53. Swedish rock group 54. Requisite 58. Geological time

emotion this week, as they will help you make the best

LIBRA

ANSWER

Embrace sentimentality and

appeals to your sentimental

Sept 23/Oct 23

HOW TO PLAY:

this opportunity.

CLUES ACROSS 1. Iowa State town 5. Dip lightly into water 8. Doctors’ group 11. AKA red spinel 13. Actress Lupino 14. Camel or goat fabrics 15. TV delivery system 16. Chronicles (abbr.)

17. Bolivian river 18. Like a moss capsule stalk 20. Short 1st name for actor Bacon 21. Br. boarding school

22. Gorges 25. Guileless 30. More obstinate 31. Pair 32. Ablaze 33. Muffled 38. No seats available 41. More blackened 43. Proficiently skilled 45. Flat highlands 47. Hillside (Scot.)

49. Stricken 50. MN 55121 55. Sutter Cnty. City seat

56. In no way 57. V. Woolf playwright 59. Nev. Sen. Harry 60. Ingested 61. Nobel Prize winner Fritz 62. Make a mistake 63. Sirius Satellite Radio (abbr.)

64. Mama’s partner CLUES DOWN 1. Disney network 2. Oldest river (alt. sp.)

3. Dresden River 4. Preservative

5. Bargain 6. Stuck fast 7. Nouveau-riche 8. Plural of 14 down 9. Hand (Spanish) 10. 7th Hindu month 12. A large body of water 14. Assist in some wrongdoing 19. Run with a long stride 23. Volt-ampere 24. Oppenheimer’s bomb 25. Don’t know when yet 26. British Air Aces 27. C. Clay’s new surname

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I often lay awake at night when the world is fast asleep. and take a walk down memory lane with tears upon my cheek.

Remembering you is easy, I do it every day, but missing you is a heartache that never goes away.

I hold you tightly within my heart and there you will remain, you see life has gone on without you but will never be the same.

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STOLEN- Black and Red LOOKING for an experienced Skull purse, painted floral nanny that could help with my 2 children and 1 on the wallet and Blackberry. way at our acreage east of Stolen from our Glendale house the night of Monday Red Deer. Monday to Friday 8 -1pm. Driver’s license and June 23. Please contact vehicle salary is negotiable Blair at 780-863-8013 Call 403-304-5794

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Buying or Selling your home?

Check out Homes for Sale in Classifieds

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

Looking for a place to live?

Take a tour through the CLASSIFIEDS

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FOUND RECENTLY: A quantity of fishing tackle.

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Personals

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COCAINE ANONYMOUS 403-396-8298

Tired of Standing?

Find something to sit on in Classifieds

You can sell your guitar for a song... or put it in CLASSIFIEDS and we’ll sell it for you!

Clerical

720

CLERK: FULL TIME PERMANENT position.

Great work environment.

Training available. Simply Accounting an asset, answering phones, greeting clients, filing.

Organization is a must.

Apply in person, MINUTEMAN PRESS 403-348-0302 4646 Riverside Drive Red Deer

Farm Work

800

CJ-CSM Inspection Ltd.

In Loving Memory of

Funeral Directors & Services

Oilfield

755

F/T FARM LABOURER NEEDED IN RED DEER AREA. Feed lot, hay, silage, crop exp. an asset. Pen checking knowledge req’d. Will train if you have limited exp.

Call 403-373-4403

$2500 Bonus Every 100 days IMMEDIATE OPENINGS Oil & Gas Well Testing Night Foremen, Experienced/ Inexperienced Junior Day/Night Operators Must have H2S, First Aid, valid driver’s license.

Pre-employment Drug screening Competitive Wages.

Benefit Package Please submit resume with references to: apply@wespro.ca or by fax to (403) 783-8004 Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted

3RD YEAR/ JOURNEYMAN STRUCTURAL WELDERS CWB CERTIFICATION (ALL POSITIONS) IS A DEFINITE ASSET

• • • • •

Excellent compensation, based on experience Complete benefits package, after 3 month probation The ability to grow with an emerging company Full time work Monday to Friday, some OT available Signing bonus with a one year contract.

Call Brad @ 1(306)491-6239 for more information.

Please email all resumes or questions to carlene@furixenergy.com

LOOKING for LOADER OPERATOR for project in BC - 2 weeks on 2 weeks off. Willing to train the right individual with good work ethic & positive attitude.

Please email careers@GTChandler.com or Fax (403) 886 2223

Restaurant/ Hotel

820

RAMADA INN & SUITES

req`s Permanent Is presently accepting ROOM ATTENDANTS applications for Tubing Attendants. Exp. not nec.

Inspector. Consideration will train. Approx. 35 - 40 will be given to those who hrs/wk. Rate: $12.75 have oilfield experience, $14/hr. Duties incl’d but as well as current H2S, not limited to: vacuuming, WHMIS, and First Aid dusting, washing floors, Certification. Applicants making beds, empty trash, are requested to forward disinfecting & cleaning resumes to: CJ-CSM bathrooms. Performance Inspection 114-172 based bonus program.

Clearview Drive Red Deer Must be fluent with verbal County, AB T4E 0A1 They l& written English, be may also be faxed to physically fit. Applicants 1-403-347-1774 or emailed may apply in person at to cmcclelland@ 6853 - 66 St. Red Deer cj-csminspection.ca.

T4P 3T5 or fax 403-342-4433 *No Phone Inquiries or email: Please* info@ramadareddeer.com Start your career!

See Help Wanted CAMERON BAY HOLDINGS INC. Classifieds...costs so little o/a McDonald’s Saves you so much!

Restaurants in Red Deer, Celebrate your life Alberta (Gasoline Alley with a Classified East and West) requires a full time ANNOUNCEMENT Restaurant Manager LOCAL SERVICE CO. for each location. in Red Deer REQ’S EXP. Wages are between VACUUM TRUCK $51,000.00 to $55,000.00.

OPERATOR Managers are responsible Must have Class 3 licence for full operation of the w/air & all oilfield tickets. restaurant, including but not Fax resume w/drivers limited to hiring and training abstract to 403-886-4475 of staff, running all programs, attending meetings, scheduling, TREELINE ordering, ensuring safety standards are met, handling WELL SERVICES customers issues and must Has Opening for all be able to work within positions! Immediately. budgets and understand All applicants must have current H2S, Class 5 with profit and loss statements.

Both Restaurants are 24 Q Endorsement, (No GDL hours and person must be licenses) and First Aid. flexible in their working We offer competitive wages & excellent benefits. hours and be willing to work weekends. We offer Please include 2 work benefits and bonus reference names and incentives. We require numbers. previous fast food managerial Please fax resume to: or McDonalds experience 403-264-6725 or equivalent education.

Or email to: Restaurants are located at tannis@treelinewell.com 37479 and 37428 No phone calls please. highway 2, Red Deer. www.treelinewell.com Apply by sending resume to cbay22@telus.net or fax resume to 403-783-2975.

Professionals

810

HERITAGE LANES BOWLING CENTRAL ALBERTA Red Deer’s most modern 5 TILE ONE pin bowling center req’s offers a dynamic work

permanent F/T front environment, an excellent counter staff for all shifts group benefit plan and (days, eves. and wknds). flexible work schedule.

Please send resume to: NOW HIRING Duties Include: Oversee all htglanes@ Well Testing Personnel accounting functions telus.net or apply in person Experienced Supervisors including payroll, invoicing, & Operators accounts receivable, Must have valid applicable accounts payable, general tickets. Email: lstouffer@ ledger and other duties as Trades testalta.com required. Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual corporate financial Classifieds EXP. PAVERS WANTED reports for all companies.

Your place to SELL Call 403-341-6900 Liaise with operations Your place to BUY or Fax: 877-787-1605 management teams.

Visionary with strong SHALLOW WELL leadership, supervision and ENERPRISES LTD. communication skills.

An Oil & Gas well Strong technical and Production Testing DUE TO A LARGE analytical skills as well as Company, Alberta only communication (oral & written). INCREASE IN BUSINESS, REQUIRES PIKE WHEATON Proficient with Microsoft Night Operators Office applications.

CHEVROLET & Operator Bachelor of Commerce/ is currently seeking Assistants.

Business Administration SERVICE ADVISORS. Comparable industry and minimum 5 years’ We offer competitive wages & benefit plan. proven experience. wages, a great working Must have tickets & Candidate should apply environment, and a great driver’s license. Email with cover letter stating benefit package. resume Attn: Phil Prentice salary expectations Please email resume to shallow.well.ent.ltd@ & references to: Joey Huckabone hotmail.ca employment@catile1.com joey@pikewheatonchev.ca

850

Advocate Opportunities

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

* Adults * Youths * Seniors *

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

SPRINGBROOK The papers arrive ready to deliver.

NO COLLECTING! Phone 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

MORRISROE INGLEWOOD AND SOUTHBROOK AREAS Adult Newspaper Carriers Needed For Early Morning Delivery of the

RED DEER ADVOCATE

6 Days a week!

Delivery to be done on/or before 6:30 am For More Information, Please call Prodie Phone 403-314-4301

* Adults * Youths * Seniors *

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

INNISFAIL The papers arrive ready to deliver.

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

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Trades

Truckers/ Drivers

860

NOW HIRING in Red Deer

Wage negotiable.

780-818-8524

SHUNDA CONSTRUCTION Carpenters & Helpers

Competitive Wages & Benefits.

Fax resumes & ref’s to: 403-343-1248 or email to: admin@shunda.ca

Truckers/ Drivers

860

860

RED DEER BASED TRUCKING COMPANY Looking for Class 1 Tank Truck Drivers & Pressure Truck Operators.

Exc. benefits package & top industry wages.

Please fax resume to: 403-346-3766

Req’d immed.

Certified asbestos workers and demo laborers.

Requires Full Time

Truckers/ Drivers

PIDHERNEY’S

requires experienced DRIVERS CLASS 1 ,3 & LOWBOY, FOREMAN, OPERATORS AND LABOURERS For work in Rocky Mountain House area, as well as out of town locations.

Priority will be given to those candidates with experience.

STETTLER TRANSIT MIX Drivers wanted for mixer/pumping concrete.

403-742-2134 or email:stettlertransitmix @gmail.com

Business Opportunities

870

CAR & TRUCK WASH in Lacombe ($2.4 Mil).

Truck Wash in Stony Plain ($3.9 Mil), Bonnyville ($5.1 Mil). Gas Station in Sherwood Park ($2.9 Mil).

Sheryl, Discover RE, 403-701-2029, thecarwashgirl.com.

CLASS 1 DRIVER with fluid hauling experience, local runs. 403-373-3285 or fax resume and copies • Top wages and benefits of all valid tickets to based on experience 403-986-2819 • Possible career advanceCLASS 1 or 3 drivers req’d ment opportunities for moving equipment.

Misc.

Resumes to be dropped off Valid First Aid and H2S at Key Towing. 4083-78 St. Help tickets required.

Cres. Red Deer.

We offer competitive wages, benefits package, DISPATCHER REQ’D. DRIVERS for furniture and opportunities for Knowledge of Red Deer moving company, class 5 advancement. and area is essential. required (5 tons), local & Verbal and written long distance. Competitive Please reply by fax communication skills are wages. Apply in person.

403-845-5370 or E-mail: req’d.

Send resume by fax 6630 71 St. Bay 7 hr@pidherneys.com to 403-346-0295 Red Deer. 403-347-8841

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Careers Successful Careers Start here

VEHICLE ACCESSORIES SALESPERSON L.A. Auto Accessoryland, Central Alberta’s newest and most dynamic aĹŒermarket vehicle accessory shop is looking for a moĆ&#x;vated, outgoing individual to ÄŽll the full-Ć&#x;me posiĆ&#x;on of Salesperson.

The organized and enthusiasĆ&#x;c individual will have a passion for customer service, and for helping clients personalize, customize and “pimpâ€? their rides.

Do you have experience with vehicle parts or accessories? Are you proÄŽcient on computer invoicing, inventory, and customer data systems? Do you have excepĆ&#x;onal phone skills, and are you capable of communicaĆ&#x;ng in a professional business manner through social media? Are you available to have a Ňexible work schedule that may include an occasional evening and rotaĆ&#x;ng Saturday’s.

Our mission is to provide the best aĹŒermarket auto parts sales and installaĆ&#x;on experience while building long term relaĆ&#x;onships with our valued customers. If you want to start a career in an exciĆ&#x;ng industry selling everything from light bars to liĹŒ kits, Ć&#x;nt to Ć&#x;res, we have the opportunity for you. Your reward would be above average remuneraĆ&#x;on, performance bonuses, beneÄŽts and chance for advancement within our organizaĆ&#x;on.

To apply for this exciĆ&#x;ng opportunity, forward your resume and relevant cover leĆŠer to Chris WaĆŠs, Employee Development Director, via fax at 403-782-6866, or email: chrisw@lacombeford.com

4718 Highway 2A – Lacombe, AB

403-782-8708

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RV FLOORING SPECIALIST

ADULT EDUCATION AND TRAINING

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.

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Flooring

RED DEER &DISTRICT BRANCH PART TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE TELEPHONE REPRESENTATIVES (RECRUIT VOLUNTEERS FOR ANNUAL DOOR-TO-DOOR CAMPAIGN) August 11 - October 2nd 8 weeks 4pm-8pm MONDAY to THURSDAY 16-20 Hours/ Week Call from home is possible $12/ Hour Call 403-346-4631 Or Visit #06-5015 48th Street

403-340-1930 www.academicexpress.ca

NOW hiring Summer Help for HS Students and nonLAST YEAR FOR THE students aged 17+ in your PENHOLD CADET CAMP local city/town throughout Hiring, dishwashers and central Alberta. Flexible servers. Age 14 and up.

Schedules with $17 Great for first time jobs, guaranteed base pay, cust.

Flexible hours to suit sales/service, no experience students planned vacations. necessary, we will train, Apply 8 am - 6 pm conditions apply. Visit at the Penhold Camp at www.summeropenings.ca/rda 3453 24st Springbrook. or call 403-755-6711 Daniel.cormier@ to APPLY NOW! compass-Canada.com

20 YEARS EXPERIENCE BONDABLE. 403-596-7025

LABOURERS & FLAG PERSONS

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

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Dormitory Assistant Misc.

Services - Golden Hills International Program 5* JUNK REMOVAL GOLDEN HILLS SCHOOL DIVISION NO. 75 is accepting applications for the position of Dormitory Assistant in Drumheller, AB.

The Dormitory Assistant will report to the Dormitory LUBE TECH wanted for Supervisor and assist busy dealership, possible with the following: chance for advancement.

Fax resume to 341-5066 • Supervising dormitory students and enforcing dormitory rules, regulations and schedules SIGN MAKER: FULL TIME • Developing a rapport PERMANENT position with students to meet creating signage. their social and cultural Onyx / Graphtec. Work needs independently in our sign • Maintaining a positive division. Top pay for dorm atmosphere for industry for experienced students person only. Apply in person. Minuteman Press • Guiding evening and weekend activities 4646 Riverside Drive 403-348-0302 This position commences September 1, 2014, TOO MUCH STUFF? and can include Let Classifieds accommodation and meals in help you sell it. addition to a monthly salary.

Attention Delivery Drivers!

Are you physically ÄŽt? Tired of long haul and want a job that will bring you home each night, year round? Look no further!

Gordon Food Service (GFS) has 2 full-Ć&#x;me delivery driver posiĆ&#x;ons available to drive company owned vehicles in and around the Red Deer area. We oÄŤer a compeĆ&#x;Ć&#x;ve starĆ&#x;ng wage of $24.15 per hour (Class 1), with progression to a top rate of $28.25. We also oÄŤer awesome beneÄŽts, including medical, dental, prescripĆ&#x;on drugs, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, reĆ&#x;rement plan, employee assistance program, paid vacaĆ&#x;on, sick and personal Ć&#x;me, and company supplied uniforms!

It’s easy to apply!

By fax, 1-866-774-1385 and online, www.gfscanada.com.

Join a winning team, and an established and growing company!

Note that GFS will consider Class 5 applicants interested in obtaining their Class 1 license. In this case, Class 1 training will be provided with a commitment from the successful candidate.

HERITAGE CHRYSLER JEEP Requires an

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Roofing

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Auctions

1530

BIG STRAPPER AUCTIONS SALES EVERY WED. 6 pm Moose Hall - 2 mi. S. of Ponoka on Hwy. 2A WE BUY FOR CASH. LIVING ESTATE AUCTION For Mary Hickmore Sunday, July 27, 12 noon

403-304-4791 Check The dormitory assistant website for full listing will provide supervision www.bigstrapperauctions.net primarily on evenings and weekends based on a BIG STRAPPER schedule. The successful AUCTIONS applicant should have SALES EVERY good interpersonal skills WED. @ 6 pm. and enjoy working with Moose Hall youth. Experience working 2 miles south of with children is an asset.

Ponoka on 2A Criminal and Child Welfare checks will be required.

Please submit resume to the undersigned on or before 12:00 p.m. on August 1, 2014.

WE BUY FOR CASH. 403-304-4791 Check website for full listing

www.bigstrapperauctions.net Human Resources Department Golden Hills School Grain, Feed Division No. 75 Hay 435A Highway No. 1 Strathmore, AB TP 1J4 Phone: 403-934-5121 LACOMBE COUNTRY Fax: 403-934-5124 FEED STORE, or 403-934-5125 e-mail: Come see us at: humanresources@ghsd75.ca 4836 45A St. Lacombe, Ab ALL THE FEED YOUR ANIMALS NEED! 403-782-3333 Dealer of Masterfeeds Contractors

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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

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Pricing packages available.

Free quotes, senior discounts.

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Send resume in confidence to: ›ƒÂ? ‘™‡•ǥ ‡Â?‡”ƒŽ ƒŽ‡• ƒÂ?ƒ‰‡” Â”Â„Â‘Â™Â‡Â•ĚˇÂŠÂ‡Â”Â‹Â–ÂƒÂ‰Â‡Â…ÂŠÂ”Â›Â•ÂŽÂ‡Â”Ç¤Â…Â‘Â? ‘” ÂˆÂƒÂšÇŁ ͜Ͳ;Ǥ͚ͺʹǤ;;͸Ͳ

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Locally owned. BBB member.

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Fencing

1169

CHAINLINK FENCING Commercial/Residential Dog Runs/ 403-304-5055

Mobile Lot

3190

PADS $450/mo.

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

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

Investment Opportunities

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

Bldg. is only 12 yrs. old.

Lot is 50’x214’.

Asking $799,000.

Craig MacKenzie Realty Executive Red Deer 403-302-0820

Tires, Parts Acces.

5180

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Lacombe Express 17

Thursday, July 10, 2014

ARTS & LEISURE Central Albertan featured in Passion Play’s main role

BY ERIN FAWCETT Lacombe Express A Central Alberta actor is relishing his role as Jesus for the Canadian Badlands Passion Play.

Aaron Krogman, who grew up in Red Deer, has been cast as Jesus for the second year in a row.

As of its 20th season in 2013, the Canadian Badlands Passion Play in Drumheller has been seen by more than 250,000 people. It returns this year with a third weekend of shows for the first time, presenting weekend evening and matinee performances from July 11-27th. The production, which includes hundreds of performers on a stage the size of six football fields, tells the ‘greatest story ever told’ - the story of the birth, life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, in Canada’s largest natural outdoor amphitheatre.

As for his role as Jesus, Krogman said it has been an interesting role to tackle.

“It’s challenging. You want to do the research to see who Jesus is. It’s hard to know what it’s like to be God. According to the story we’re telling, Jesus is God, but he’s also man and that is the really accessible side of things,” he said. “That’s kind of the entry point – to find ways about what it would be like for me to go through these things and to know that Jesus was also man – some of these things would be resonating for him.

“I think everyone in the audience brings so much context to the story already for the character of Jesus and for the story. My job is

to do the best that I can as an actor.”

He added he has enjoyed performing in such a unique setting as well.

“It’s a one-of-a-kind of experience for me. It’s quite an amazing thing to be part of 200 people that are choreographed and to have such a big audience come and give their attention to it. That doesn’t happen very often and there is something pretty amazing about it,” said Krogman.

“At first it’s totally weird.

It’s not a small little stage or set. It’s more realistic.

When I have to carry the cross up the hill, it takes some effort and I’m really tired when I get to the top of it. It is really me carrying a beam up the hill. But it’s really cool because you don’t have to imagine most of the stuff, there’s a reality to it that makes it really palatable and real for me.”

In addition to celebrating its 20th season last year, the Passion Play was also awarded the ALTO Award for Alberta Pride. Executive Director Vance Neudorf, attributes the recent growth of the play to recent improvements on the production, increased promotional efforts and these accomplishments, but shares that most people indicate that they come to the play after hearing a recommendation from a friend.

In addition to the expanded show times, the Canadian Badlands Passion Play will feature an updated script, score, and staging, all orchestrated by a talented group of Alberta artists. More than 200 performers (a mix of professional and volunteer actors and musicians of all ages) will be featured in this pro-

CENTRE STAGE – Central Alberta actor Aaron Krogman plays Jesus in this year’s Canadian Badlands Passion Play which begins photo submitted performances this weekend in Drumheller. duction, with more than 500 volunteers contributing to the production each year, making it the largest volunteer-driven production in Alberta, and one of the biggest in Canada with more the 45,000 volunteer hours annually.

On average, 60% of attendees who experience the Passion Play are return visitors and 75% of attendees are from Alberta, with guests traveling from as far as Africa, Europe and Asia.

Krogman said for those who haven’t experienced the Passion Play, they can expect to see something spectacular.

“They can expect to see something that they think they know in a totally new way. It’s quite the spectacle – when you see the story in that setting, it’s phenomenal. There’s something that just grabs you and it’s kind of magical. It’s moving. I think people will just feel really amazed and blown away by what they see.

The story is just gripping anyways – people know the story to a certain degree, so there isn’t going to be any surprises there – but seeing it in that context, I bet people will see things that they didn’t expect to see.”

He added he has enjoyed

many things about working on the Passion Play and that the opportunity to play Jesus has changed him.

“It’s a chance to spend some time with an important bit of text. I think it’s changed me and it’s challenged me. It’s been a privilege. The show is based on text that has changed our world and the history of the world and it goes way back but it’s still really relevant. I appreciate that,” he said. “Other than that it’s a ton of fun and to be able to spend the summer outside is great. I think any actor would be thrilled to get this job.”

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The Canadian Badlands Passion Play runs July 11th to July 27th in Drumheller.

Evening performances which begin at 6 p.m. will take place July 11th, 12th, 18th, 25th and 26th. Afternoon performances which begin at 3 p.m. will run July 13th, 19th, 20th and 27th.

Tickets are available online or via phone at 1-888823-2001, or at the door ($5 fee per ticket). Tickets range $43-$63 for adults, with special rates for youth and seniors.

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ARTS & LEISURE

Thursday, July 10, 2014

Artist works for sale during Lacombe Days

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more boxes to go through,” said Maureen MacKenzie, community services executive assistant for the City of Lacombe. She added the works vary from watercolour and acrylic paintings, to sandstone sculptures to pen and ink drawings. “It’s phenomenal, almost overwhelming. This is just a tremendous amount of artwork.”

During Lacombe Days, interested buyers can stop by the Lacombe Memorial Centre foyer to purchase some of Donald’s work. His pieces will be available on Friday from noon until 8 p.m., on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from noon until 3 p.m.

The works range in price, size and style. The prices range from $25 to approximately $100.

The various works of Ponoka artist Charlie Donald will be sold during Lacombe Days, with all proceeds going to the Lacombe Art Endowment Fund, fuelling a student art award in Donald’s name.

The late Central Alberta artist passed away earlier this year and his family has since donated more than 1,000 pieces of art to be sold during Lacombe Days to raise profits for the endowment fund.

“He was just a really interesting man. He was never married and loved to teach kids art and painting and those kinds of things. So far, we have an inventory of almost 1,200 pieces and we still have two

“He was quite well-known. He used to take painting lessons from (local watercolourist) Sonia Zacharias, and took lessons at Red Deer College. He exhibited in Lacombe and Calgary and other various places.”

Through the City of Lacombe Art Endowment Fund, a student art award has been created in Donald’s name, and will be awarded to a student for the first time in 2015.

Each year, artwork is juried and prizes are given out at the Art Exhibition and Sale that occurs in April. This year, along with the Dustin Piers Memorial Student Art Award and two general art scholarships of $250, the Charlie Donald Student Art Award will be handed out to a lucky local artist for the

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Other experts might warn that many C difficile infections could be avoided if North Americans would stop looking for pills to

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We have millions of bacteria living in our large bowels, usually not making war with one another.

Studies show about 3% of

adults and 70% of healthy infants have C difficile in their intestines.

But when antibiotics are prescribed to treat pneumonia, ear infections, bladder or sinus infections, they often upset the balance of power between bacteria. This allows C difficile to increase and produce a toxin that causes diarrhea.

C difficile has become a major problem for hospitals.

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“Each year, during the Art Exhibit and Sale event in Lacombe in April, we encourage students from the Wolf Creek School Division to submit their art, along with some other submissions from children outside of the division. The artwork is juried and then they are awarded $250 art scholarships.

“Charlie Donald was a visual artist and quite a character. He was an avid painter, getting up at nearly 5:30 a.m. every morning and painting until noon or one in the afternoon. He painted thousands of paintings.”

Some of Donald’s watercolour paintings are also being sold at the Lacombe Farmers’ Market.

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this infection in hospital if you are elderly, have a suppressed immune system or are being treated for a malignancy.

Several studies also show a link in patients who are taking proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) such as Nexium, Losec, Prevacid, Pantoloc, Pariet and Tecta.

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How to bring the outdoors inside your home this summer Have you embraced summer yet? Do you truly believe that it has arrived? This past weekend gave us our first taste of the beauty of summer and I’m running into a lot of people with bright red faces and tales of patios and mosquito bites.

Does your home reflect summer? Have you brought the outdoors in, drawn back long forgotten curtains and polished up your windows to allow the view and sunshine to flood your home?

This is the time to pull out all the stops, the very limited time in Alberta when we can live two lives – outdoor and indoor. Outdoor we decorate our tables and patios with colours unheard of in our mild mannered interiors. There

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MECKLER is a wide variety of hot fuchsia, mariner blue and lime green so bright you just gotta wear shades!

When would we set our indoor dinner table with brightly striped napkins and plastic holders emblazoned with shimmery dragonflies? Would we put large metal buckets shiny with primary paint colours on our Thanksgiving table used to house citronella candles or bottles of beer? Of course we wouldn’t which is what makes summer so fun and carefree. En-

tertaining is casual and colourful and our décor becomes the most whimsical it could ever be. Buy a box of popsicles and let their pure hues inspire you to create a magical area on your deck.

This summer it’s all about the patio, making the most of our short season and decorating it to the max! Summer décor is cheap and cheerful and so much fun, what other time of the year can you hold a fabulous dinner party using plastic plates? Use your patio to its fullest potential this summer, string colourful lights and play the song Patio Lanterns throughout the night so people get the theme. Haul in large galvanized buckets filled with ice and your favorite bottled

beverages so your guests can help themselves. Consider an outdoor area rug and outdoor furniture in addition to your deck table and chairs, even a favorite spot under a tree can become an instant focal point with comfy chairs and a fire pit.

Take on the colours of the season. Your accessories should be as bright and colourful as the food you are serving. Watermelon, lemonade, bright green vegetables – all of these primary tones can serve as inspiration to your design palette. The classic red and white checked gingham with all white accessories is another fun way to show off your beautiful summer fare but throw in an unexpected accent of cobalt blue

or even varying shades of orange.

Try to theme your service and your food, change the napkins for the dessert course so that they match the beautiful homemade sorbet you will be presenting to your guests and always use fresh flowers or greenery on your table.

Have your friends vote your house ‘best patio’ this summer as you host the most fabulous outing. The memories you create will carry your heart and sanity through the many cold months ahead. You owe it to yourself to be on your patio and then on the patio of a close friend or family member – make the most of this summer and enjoy!

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Thursday, July 10, 2014

3 DAY SALE

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Lean Ground Beef

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