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Thursday, August 21, 2014

Walk for Wellness and Suicide Prevention approaches Event aims to raise awareness and remove stigmas surrounding global issue

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express

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or the third year running, Lacombians will gather to raise awareness, show support and hopefully remove some stigmas surrounding a global health program.

On Sept. 10th, the third annual Walk for Wellness and Suicide Prevention will be held in Lacombe.

Heather Jackson was inspired to create such an event in Lacombe when she participated in a similar march in Edmonton after her son Wade took his own life at the age of 15. She said she thought it was important for her to share her story so that other people could benefit from it.

“I thought it was important that I speak and that I put myself out there, which wasn’t easy, but people appreciate it,” said Heather.

Heather started organizing the event herself and was soon joined by Barb Walker, coordinator for Lacombe Neighbourhood Place. Walker said she finds the walk a very important part of her job and one that sees perhaps the most support from the community.

“I find that this is a very meaningful part of my work here at Neighbourhood Place,” said Walker.

Part of the goal of the Walk for Wellness and Suicide Prevention is to take away some of the stigmas and stereotypes associated with mental health. Walker said that, all health issues, regardless of whether they are mental or physical in nature, should be treated as real problems.

“What we need to focus on is that it’s a health problem, not the mental part,” said Walker.

Heather added people don’t understand what they can’t see or explain themselves.

She gave the example of depression, saying many people think it’s something caused by a sad event that people will just get over eventually. But the condition it is more complicated than that.

Still, depression and anxiety are two of the most commonly diagnosed health problems today even though society and even medicine do not completely understand them.

However, they are treatable conditions, said Walker. She added that medicine is never perfect and treatment won’t always work all the time, but options still exist for those suffering from depression and other mental health concerns.

Yet it is difficult for many people in need to receive the treatment or help they need because of the fears associated with mental illness, said Walker.

“I think we are just afraid of it,” said

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Walker. “And it’s not an easy problem and therefore its something that we would rather sometimes hide than face. But if you keep it hidden, you can’t get help.”

Part of what the walk hopes to accomplish is to dispel those fears and allow people to open up and talk about mental health and suicide.

Heather added people don’t want to talk about suicide because it is something of a taboo topic, but it is important to change that view and make people comfortable with the idea of discussing suicide because that is the only way the problem will get better.

“The more we open up about it, the easier it will get to talk about it,” said Heather.

While the event deals with a serious top-

ic, it tries to be a happy occasion. Heather said it is important for the event to be positive so that people will continue to come, because people won’t want to keep coming to an event that they find depressing in itself.

Walker wanted to note that the past two years the walk has been held, it received some funding through grant programs.

This year, it is entirely funded by donors in the community.

“The community support is overwhelming,” said Walker. “That’s another way that it is changing.”

The Walk for Wellness and Suicide Prevention event will begin at 3:30 p.m. on Sept. 10th at the Lacombe Memorial Centre with refreshments and sharing of re-

sources. At 5 p.m., there will be a short program followed by the walk itself at 6 p.m.

Following the walk, which takes a short route downtown, there will be a barbeque where participants can gather to visit and socialize.

Heather wanted to make it clear that everyone is welcome to come to all, or just part of the event as well. Not everyone has to participate in the walk to partake in the event but can choose which parts they want to take advantage of. Those who are taking part in the walk are asked to wear white t-shirts.

For more information contact Heather Jackson at 403-782-4024 or Barb Walker at 403-782-0886. news@lacombeexpress.com

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Thursday, August 21, 2014

BOLT transit ready to roll out next week

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express On Monday, the City of Lacombe, Town of Blackfalds and the City of Red Deer will launch the BOLT regional transit program, which will offer bus service from Lacombe to Red Deer via Blackfalds.

Mayor of Blackfalds Melodie Stol said she is thrilled to see the program get up and running. “Of course it is exciting,” she said. “It’s nice to see all the construction and infrastructure work going on, making sure the bus stops are ready.”

Stol added the community of Blackfalds is excited that BOLT will bring transit to Blackfalds while it is still a small community at less than 8,000 residents.

“To have transit in a town that size is really, really difficult,” said Stol, adding she doesn’t know of many similar-sized communities finding a way to make such a transit program function and be fiscally responsible.

Lacombe Mayor Steve Christie said the project is another case of the exemplary partnerships between communities in this region. “It just strengthens the relationship between these three communities and shows we are an example for Central Alberta, if not all of Alberta,” said Christie.

The desire for a regional bus service was established around 2010 when Greyhound began to discontinue service in smaller communities, said Christie. At that point, the City heard from a lot of its’ seniors who were disappointed they could no longer jump on the bus in Lacombe and head

into Red Deer for medical appointments, shopping and other engagements and then catch the afternoon bus going home.

Christie added the City soon began hearing similar complaints from other demographics as well.

“Once that was gone, we started hearing about it, not only from seniors but from students as well,” said Christie. He added that, while doing start-up research for BOLT, the City discovered a lot of commuters would be interested in using the service as well.

So, the City of Lacombe began looking at a way to offer such a service. The City then made several attempts and brought in Red Deer and Blackfalds along the way.

Through Blackfalds, those involved in the project discovered a lot of groundwork had been done years earlier through the Central Alberta Economic Partnership Transit Study in 2007, said Stol.

Green Trip Funding was also instrumental in completing the project.

Lacombe Community and Economic Development Officer Guy Lapointe said, even after most of the logistical work had been done to plan the program, there was still a lack of capital funding to implement it. Luckily, Red Deer came through with some excess Green Trip Funding they had received and made arrangements for the funds to be used for the BOLT program.

Through the BOLT service, three round trips a day will take place between Lacombe and Red Deer. Buses will stop at three locations in Red Deer - near Parkland Mall, Sorensen Station and one on 77th St.

LAUNCH – This BOLT logo is located on one of the bus stops in Blackfalds.

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Should patrons wish to travel further from those destinations within Red Deer, they will be able to purchase passage on Red Deer Transit buses.

The new partnership won’t only bring a regional transit service for residents traveling between the three communities, but provide local transit for Lacombe and Blackfalds as well, said Christie. There are several stops within Lacombe and within Blackfalds that users can travel between without leaving the borders of their own community. “That was an important piece for a number of councillors,” said Lapointe. “They didn’t just want to see people leaving the City, but that there was an opportunity for people to travel between the communities and get the opportunity to travel within your own community too.”

Two new buses have been purchased for the program and will be owned and

maintained by Red Deer Transit. Lapointe added there is also a third bus that will be used as loaner or backup should anything go wrong with the other two.

For the launch of the service, Red Deer Transit has actually lent two buses to be used by BOLT as the new buses have not been delivered yet. Lapointe said they are expected to arrive in December.

He added the decision to have Red Deer Transit own and maintain the buses was made so that Lacombe or Blackfalds would not have to add infrastructure they didn’t have to store or maintain the vehicles. He said Red Deer Transit already has experience in this area so it made sense to take advantage of that.

For BOLT Transit fares, schedule and route information, visit www.blackfalds. com or www.lacombe.ca. news@lacombeexpress.com

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Thursday, August 21, 2014

Blackfalds Library wraps up successful reading program

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express Last week, Blackfalds Library wrapped up another successful summer reading program.

Each summer the Blackfalds Library, as well as other libraries across the country, partakes in a summer reading partly organized and sponsored by TD Canada Trust.

Every year, TD comes up with a theme for the program as well as some promotional materials and resources for participating libraries. Libraries then decide themselves how to adapt the theme and run their individual programs.

Themes for the summer reading program are usually quite broad, so it is easy for libraries to adapt them. This year’s theme was ‘Eureka!’

Library Manager Carley Binder said that adapted the theme of ‘Eureka!’ this year was a bit of a challenge because the Library’s lead programmer had to take a leave of absence partway through the summer.

“We’ve just kind of been winging it,” said Binder.

Binder said they have been using the ‘Eureka!’ theme as a way to explore new ideas.

She this year’s program has been perhaps only loosely tied to the theme and instead the Library has focused more on reading and getting children excited to read.

At its base, that is the purpose of the summer reading program, said Binder. She added it is important for children to read over the summer months because it helps them retain literacy skills while out of school.

Today, with so many different diversions and entertainment options available to children other than reading, there are many children who aren’t overly interested in reading. The summer reading program works against that.

“It gets them excited to read,” said Binder.

Children who sign up for the program keep a log of how

much time they spend reading over the summer, with a minimum of 15 minutes a day. For every three days that are spend reading at list 15 minutes, children earn a chance to spin the library prize wheel.

Every week where children spend six days in a row reading, they can enter their name in for the grand prize draw. Binder said this year, most of the grand prizes for each age group were bicycles.

The summer reading program is designed for children 17 and under. However, Binder said the last few years Blackfalds has adapted an adult program that runs during the summer as well.

“We’ve kind of taken that on, because a lot of parents are reading to their kids,” said Binder. “So it’s to get them excited to read as well.”

Binder added the program was actually started for the benefit of young adults who had aged out of the summer

reading program. Now it has grown to include parents of young children as well.

“We have a few kids who have aged out, so they are 18, 19, but it gives them a chance to still be in the program,” said Binder. “We had a few adults inquire, like our 18, 19-year-olds, who were kind of bummed that they couldn’t participate anymore so that’s what kind of started it.”

Participation in the adult program is usually between 25 and 50 adults. Binder also said the program helps keep the joy of reading alive for adults as well.

“Just because you are an adult doesn’t mean you want to win fun things,” said Binder.

This year’s summer reading program at the Blackfalds Library had 282 participants (about usual for the program) who logged a total of 323,235 minutes (5,387 hours) reading. news@lacombeexpress.com

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Thursday, August 21, 2014

Ride for Bullying Awareness set for Red Deer

BY KALISHA MENDONSA Lacombe Express The third annual Ride for Bully Awareness will come through Red Deer

this weekend to raise awareness of bullying and to encourage people to act against it.

Bikers Against Bullying is an organization that has

come together in a nonconventional way to bring awareness to their cause, officials have said. This year, they will ride through Red Deer to draw out

crowds and bring people together in the fight against bullying.

The ride will come through on Aug. 24th.

“The ride itself is just

trying to raise awareness for the issue and show support by a group of very diverse individuals who can show respect for each other in spite of very different backgrounds,” said Corey Ripley, founder of the Ride for Bully Awareness. “The message is that people should respect each other likewise despite all their differences.”

Ripley founded the ride as an offshoot of Stopbully. com, which he has been involved with since 2001.

“It’s a way to get the public more involved in the awareness aspect of bullying, and to have some fun with an otherwise heavy subject.”

The first ride in 2009 took a group from Canada’s west coast down to San Diego. It was a 10-day ride. In 2010 and 2011, the rides were unable to take place. In 2012, the current annual format was initiated, which is a one-day event in multiple locations.

This year, rides are scheduled in a huge variety of countries including South Africa, England, Scotland, Ireland, Australia, the United States and Canada.

For Ripley, seeing the massive growth in this community is one of the best things about the project. The rides have inspired different ways of combating bullying and demonstrating awareness, he said.

“Rides have now led to chapters of Bikers Against Bullying being formed across Canada and the U.S. – currently, we have seven in the works and many on a waiting list. The yearround roles of the chapters are to help kids locally affected by the issue in different ways - riding a kid to school that is being bullied, stopping to have lunch with a kid ‘big brother style’, to developing new in-school presentations delivered by bikers, which has a cool factor for the kids when compared to other bullying presentation deliveries.”

The Alberta ride this year is called the ‘origin

ride’. It begins at 10 a.m. in Airdrie on Aug. 24th, leaving the Airdrie Rodeo Grounds. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Riders from Central and Northern Alberta can register at Gasoline Alley Harley Davidson in Red Deer at 11:30 a.m., joining the ride and departing Gasoline Alley at 1 p.m.

The ride then takes a ‘scenic western tour’ and heads back to Red Deer, finishing up at the Quality Inn/Wild Bill’s at 4 p.m.

Riders are asked to have a full tank of gas prior to their departure.

Associate Minister in charge of bullying in Alberta Sandra Jansen will be speaking the evening of the ride at the Quality Inn/Wild Bill’s in Red Deer, where a supper buffet will be held for riders.

A Guns N’ Roses tribute band, The Night Train, will be playing at 5:15 p.m. Everyone is welcome at the show – non-riders pay an admission fee of $20, with all of the proceeds going to the campaign and organization.

“The highlights have been watching the ride grow. This year, we are aware of riders participating in 90 locations in seven different countries,” said Ripley.

“We are learning about new ones on social media regularly, started by people who have scheduled their rides for the day that we have now labelled as International Ride for Bully Awareness Day.” This year, Bikers Against Bullying has partnered with the Airdrie Oilmens Association to host the Bikes & Bulls event, which is a three-day event that includes several tribute bands, pro-bull riding, a bike rally and free camping.

For more information on the event, registration or the organizations involved, visit www.bikersagainstbullying.org or www.stopbully.com. kmendonsa@lacombeexpress.com

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OPINION Preventing people from being duped In an effort to help the more gullible of its users, facebook is testing a new tool to clarify what articles posted to facebook news feeds are genuine and which are satires or pranks.

As has been noted in various Lacombe Express opinion articles, satirical, fake and prank news sites are becoming increasingly popular.

While we would like to believe that our readers are not so uninformed as to believe many of the claims made by such articles or mistake fake news for genuine news, it is disturbing how many people do get duped.

Of course, as the society of today has become obsessed with social media, one of the most common means of sharing news, both real and fake, is facebook.

If you are a regular reader of satirical news sites such as the Onion, you know that fake news articles can be quite entertaining, funny and harmless, for the most part. However they also contribute to another growing trend which is problematic, the spread of misinformation. While most Onionesque news stories are ludicrous (though still written as if they are real news items), some people get confused when reading them

which can lead to all kinds of problems dealing with accuracy and misinformation.

So the question becomes this; how do we allow for the comedic and entertaining use of fake news stories, but still combat against the spread of misguiding information?

To this effect, facebook is testing a new feature that will help identify those satirical articles that could lead to messy situations when people mistake them for genuine informational articles.

With the new satire-flagging feature, when a facebook user opens up such articles, any related articles that are also satirical will be tagged with the text “(satire)” in front of the link.

While it is encouraging that an organization other than a media outlet has joined in the fight against misinformation and very impressive that facebook took the initiative after realizing that the social media site was so heavily involved in the spreading of information (be it false information or not), it is a little disappointing that we need such a tool.

As mentioned above and in previous articles, most satirical news articles are written for comedic entertainment purposes. As such,

an intelligent, informed individual can usually spot them right away.

Those that aren’t so clearly ludicrous can usually be identified through less than a minute of online research.

However, it is easy to criticize the less informed for being duped.

Everyone makes mistakes and in

our busy, on-the-go lifestyle today many people don’t take the time to second-guess information provided to them.

While it is unclear what this new tool says about our current online culture, it is certainly a good thing that people are beginning to work against the program.

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I often encourage our readers to do their own research so as to form their own opinions on current issues. However doing your own research is useless if you don’t understand what the research is.

There are a few things to keep in mind when examining scientific studies for the benefit of education and forming an opinion. First of all, keep in mind that familiar terms to us can mean different things in the scientific community.

For example, in the scientific community, we hear a lot about research and what that research

shows, finds or proves. None of these words are entirely accurate to describe the results of scientific studies.

When a study states it found that people who smoke are more likely to develop cancer than those who don’t, it is more accurate to say that the study found that, among those participating in the study, those who smoke were more likely to have cancer.

Secondly, it’s important to recognize that it takes a lot of objective research to determine anything in the scientific community. To expand on the previous example, one study of 10 people where the five smokers developed cancer and five non-smokers did not develop cancer does not prove that smoking causes cancer. At best, this study would suggest there may be a link between the two.

Of course, when this link was first suggested, scientists did a great deal more research into the possible link between smoking and cancer with many, many studies and now we know that the two are in fact linked.

This brings me to my third point science is continuously doing more research, which changes what we thought we knew about the world.

As science continues to evolve and research is done, science learns more, which often changes beliefs previously held to be true.

Ptolemy believed the sun revolved around the earth. Because of research by other intellectuals and scientists, we now know this not to be true - the earth and other planets instead revolve around the sun.

We see often in the medical community how new knowledge from scientific studies can change things. When a new disorder, disease or other condition is discovered, little is known about it.

It is difficult for doctors to recognize it, to diagnose it and treatment can be limited or completely nonexistent. As more is learned about the condition, it becomes more recognizable and more treatments exist to deal with the problem.

As such, we see an increase in the amount of diagnoses of the conditions.

Sometimes, this jump in diagno-

ses can be mistaken for increased spread of the condition. However, it is often just a case of more people, who previously would have gone undiagnosed, being properly identified as having the condition.

Which brings me to my final point of research, science and medicine. Increased frequency in a medical condition, disorder or disease does not constitute an epidemic.

Sometimes, we accuse doctors, pharmaceutical companies and researchers of making up or overdiagnosing conditions as a way to make money. We accuse those suffering from these conditions as lazy people who want a convenient excuse for their problems or excuse their conditions ourselves as the fault of medical professionals.

Again, I’m not going to say that is right or wrong, though I of course have my own opinions on the matter. Instead, I will advocate for the same thing I always do - do your own research, educate yourself and most importantly, understand what it is you are learning about. news@lacombeexpress.com

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Thursday, August 21, 2014

Local veterinarians promote safe travel with pets Campaign helps raise awareness

BY ERIN FAWCETT Lacombe Express A number of concerned members of the veterinary community have come together to remind pet owners to make sure their animals travel in a safe manner when in a vehicle.

In 2008 the group launched a safety campaign when it comes to animals in vehicles in hopes of educating the public. Cindy Nowle and Laurel Arvidson, veterinarians with Lacombe Veterinary Centre, promoting the campaign said their hope is to remind pet owners to make sure their animals are secured safely inside a vehicle as well as in a truck box.

“If you have your little dog sitting on your lap, what if you slam your brakes on? You could kill your little dog and people don’t think about that,” said Nowle.

The campaign stems from dogs coming into Nowle and Arvidson’s veterinary clinic who had come out of the back of a vehicle.

“They are typically hurt quite badly. Most of the

time they are fracturing a femur which usually means a big surgery, or they will get run over by the car behind them. They rarely make it out of there without being pretty badly injured,” said Nowle. “It is preventable and it is no fault of their own (the dog).”

‘IF YOU HAVE YOUR LITTLE DOG SITTING ON YOUR LAP, WHAT IF YOU SLAM YOUR BRAKES ON?’ CINDY NOWLE Nowle added a seatbelt, which are like a harness, is a great way to make sure dogs or cats are safe and secure in a vehicle. As well, owners can secure their dog or cat in a kennel in their vehicle as well.

“Those grates also work well so the dogs or cats are secured in the back of a vehicle. They can’t climb on top of you.

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As for dogs in the back of truck boxes, Nowle said there are safe ways to transport them as well. “You can put a canopy on your truck where your dog is secured in there. You can also put your dog in a secure ventilated kennel in the back and we see that a lot. People use bungee cords to hold it in place and some even bolt the kennel to the box,” she said. “You can also crosstie your dog where you tie them on each side and they can stand up and lay down but they can’t turn around and they can’t fall out.”

Nowle added it is especially important to get the message out in Central Alberta because there is a high population of pick up trucks in the area.

Nowle and Arvidson took the campaign to the Alberta Veterinary Association and they sent out two copies of the campaign’s poster to every vet clinic in the province. The Canadian Veterinary Association also got wind of the campaign and made a French version of the poster as well.

Ultimately, the hope is that the campaign will someday become law. “We are pushing as a group to try and turn this into a provincial law,” said Nowle.

There is a bylaw in place in Red Deer that was put into place in 2009 that prohibits dogs in the back of trucks while the vehicle is moving. An owner can receive a fine if a dog is not secured in the back of a truck box.

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How to be deeper, more thoughtful and clearer We were sitting across from each other at one of those tiny tables that only the trendiest coffee shops can get away with, in Hope, B.C. It was Tuesday night, the night before the changing of the guard. Between the two of us 11 sermons would be preached through the course of a week at our annual church camp. She was the senior pastor of a large university church, I an associate pastor who had been invited back to the province where I began ministry nine years ago. That night she was preaching her last sermon and I would pick it up the next day. Pastor Chris mentioned she’d looked up some of my sermons online, a notion that was both exhilarating and terrifying. Exhilarating because it was someone besides my mom watching and terrifying because I knew the next words that were going to come out of my mouth before I could stop them, “Really? I’d love your feedback, I crave constructive criticism.” She smiled, a knowing smile of an experienced pastor. “Are you sure you want to do this now? You’ve got a lot coming up.” “Yes,” I responded naively. “Now’s the best time!”

She was honest with me. The last time someone had been that honest was my professor before she handed me my final grade in homiletics. She asked if I wrote a manuscript, I shuffled around the question and realized that I hadn’t in a while, notes and research can add up to pages and pages, but it does not a manuscript make.

“Go back to the basics,” she said and gave me more good stuff, hard truths and then left me with absolute gold. “Now you’re at a place where you need to go deeper, still deeper. Thoughtful, more thoughtful.

Clearer still clearer.”

Boom. Just like that. In nine words. How to be a better preacher, and a better person.

“Deeper, still deeper. Thoughtful, more thoughtful. Clearer, still clearer.”

Deeper in our relationships with one another. Deeper into the work we do, be-

In Good Faith with

Massiel

DAVILA ing better every day. Deeper and deeper in to new things we can learn about life and God. Thoughtful about our place in the world, towards one another and how best we can use our lives. Thoughtful about our faith and example.

Clearer about our feelings, speaking truth and being real. About who we are, and what we mean, in kindness, but in honesty. More clearly showing we care.

We can to go back to some of the basics that we’ve lost our way from. In preaching, the basics seems so limiting, so conforming, like it gives you no room for creativity and spontaneity. The basics seem dull. Don’t they? Living with just the basics seems stringent.

We imagine bare walls and monochromatic clothes. We imagine no indulgences or fun times. Instead we try and cram as much as possible, more content into our lives. More content though, seldom means more quality. If in a sermon I try to say everything, I end up saying nothing. In our lives, as we attempt to do everything, could it be that we end up doing nothing? Least of all living with the intentionality that our lives deserve.

What would it mean for you to go back to the basics? Going back to something that you’ve lost your way from? Something so simple it seems silly, but it might be what brings you back from the urgency of doing too much. Basic doesn’t have to be a hindrance; it can be the thing that sets you free. Free to live better. To live deeper. To live more thoughtfully. To live clearly.

Massiel Davila is the pastor of Nurture for the College Heights Seventh-day Adventist Church.

TOWN BRIEFS BLACKFALDS CENSUS The results of the 2014 Municipal Census were approved during a recent Blackfalds council meeting. The Town conducted a census from May 1st to June 30th.

The official 2014 municipal population of Blackfalds is now 7,858, an increase in population of just over 8% from last year’s census. The current residential dwelling count is 3,361 units.

The census data provides the Town with up-to-date demographic information that assists in informing budgetary decisions, promoting community economic development initiatives, and planning immediate and long term projects and municipal infrastructure requirements.

Collected data includes eligible voter information and

data pertaining to employment, household income, housing and education.

ROAD CLOSURE AND CONSTRUCTION Residential development in the northwest area of Blackfalds requires the closure of the gravel portion of Broadway Ave., north of Aspen Lakes Blvd., to allow construction crews to haul materials across the roadway. This section of Broadway Ave. will be closed to vehicle traffic from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m., starting Aug. 20th. The work will be completed by Sept. 3rd, weather permitting. Further temporary road closures at this location are also anticipated later in September –check the Town web site for information on the future closures. Residents are encouraged to look out

by Brian Vossen for construction closure notice signage in the area and will need to use alternate routes during the closures.

In addition, the intersection of Hwy. 2A and Cottonwood Dr. is being upgraded to add a pedestrian crossing, a trail system, and additional turning lanes to meet the increased traffic and pedestrian flow. Construction crews have started working along the shoulders of Hwy. 2A and Cottonwood Dr. and will continue to work in this area and along the Hwy. 2A corridor until the end of October. Road closures are not anticipated, but pedestrians and drivers are encouraged to follow the displayed construction signage and to use other routes when possible to reduce traffic in the area during this construction period.

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SPORTS Buccaneers finish ‘disappointing’ season, says coach

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express It’s the end of the season for the Central Alberta Buccaneers.

On Aug. 16th, the Bucs traveled to Grande Prairie to take on the Drillers in their first playoff game of the season.

Unfortunately it turned it would also be the team’s only post-season game this year as they were defeated in a close game 20-8.

Bucs Coach Duane Brown said the game was tight.

“It was a close, well-fought game right until the fourth quarter,” said Brown.

Brown said the Bucs had a good start to the quarterfinal match, controlling the ball almost exclusively early in the game and commanding a 6-0 lead until late in the first half.

However, a long pass and subsequent touchdown led to the Drillers leading by one point at halftime.

Still very much in the game, the Bucs managed to hold the Drillers at that score until late into the third quarter and even managed to take the lead back late in the third. However, the Drillers managed to overcome the Bucs and slip away from the their grasp late in the third with another long touchdownscoring pass.

Brown said the Bucs still played well in their final game.

He said the defense was very strong and the offence did a good job of moving the ball up the field.

It was the trio of big offensive plays by Grande Prairie and a lack of finishing power from the Bucs own defense that lost them the game, said Brown.

“Unfortunately we just couldn’t get it across the goal line. Our offensive yards were probably the most yardage we’ve had all year. We moved the ball extremely well, we just couldn’t get that final 15 yards.”

Last year, the Bucs made history with their best season since inception. While they lost out in the Alberta Football League final, the Bucs only had one loss in the regular season and were sitting comfortable in first place in the league standings as the post-season began.

For the football team, coming off their strongest season ever and even starting this season with a strong 36-17 over the Calgary Wolfpack, it is something of a disappointing finish this year, said Brown.

“Looking back, unfortunately it was a little bit of a disappointment because we had higher hopes.”

Brown attributed the weak season to a young roster. He said that many of the Bucs’ veteran players were injured or otherwise lost and in the last three quarters of the season most of the players were rookies.

However, having such a young roster this year means the Bucs have laid the groundwork for a strong team next season, added Brown. Having so many young players obtain so much on-field game experience this season means they will be ahead of the game come next spring.

Brown went on to say that he sees strong potential in the up and coming young Bucs players.

“We have a very good, young core to this team that we can build around for years,” said Brown.

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Clive Coyotes take third at Western Championships

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express The Clive Coyotes Midget Tier 1 AA team has returned from the Western Canada Baseball Championships with a respectable third place finish.

Coach Stacey Bell said that by winning provincials to qualify for westerns, the team had already reached the goal it had set out at the beginning of the season and anything else was just a bonus.

“Westerns was just icing on the cake,” said Bell.

Manager Denny Pannenbecker said the team actually finished with two wins and two losses in a tie for second place but lost out in a tiebreaker to decide which team

would play in the final game against Manitoba. He added that, had the Coyotes placed in the final, he thought they would have stood a fair chance of taking the Western Championship title.

While the Coyotes were a bit disappointed they did not make it to the final, Pannenbecker said once they got over that they were pleased with their performance, both at westerns and provincials beforehand.

“Winning provincials in Alberta is a big accomplishment,” said Pannenbecker. “And then to finish third in Western Canada is, I think a very big deal. So the boys were happy with what they were able to accomplish this season.”

It certainly was a performance to be proud of. Pannenbecker said the team had

Lacombe Dolphins finish season strong

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express Lacombe’s Dolphins have made a strong finish to their season.

Over the last two weekends, the Dolphins competed in the regional and provincial swim meets, gaining 45 medals at regionals and sending 18 swimmers to provincials where they returned with one medal in each colour.

Dolphins Coach Erica Bolze said it is not unusual for the Dolphins to do so well at the regional meet.

Sending 18 swimmers to provincials and returning with three medals is impressive though, especially considering how many swimmers some of the larger clubs in the province manage to send to the provincial competitions.

“We did pretty well this year, I am pretty impressed.”

Bolze added that, because of numbers, it is difficult to compete with some of the larger clubs, some who send over 100 swimmers, on a points ba-

sis. With that in mind, Lacombe’s results considering how many swimmers they sent are outstanding.

More impressive still is that this year’s team were mostly in the younger half of their age groups, said Bolze. Prior to the regional and provincial meets, Bolze said the swimmers would face stiff competition but she was confident they had worked hard enough to be competitive. “They worked their butts off all year,” said Bolze. “You can really tell when they are competing against older kids - they really do have the technique and the skill.

I think their hard work really paid off and I think all of the swimmers achieved what they wanted.”

Bolze has said previously the Dolphins try to judge swimmers not by how they stack up against competition, but by how much they improve and progress. As such, swimmers often set their own goals for the season and Bolze said this season, few swimmers if any were disappointed by what the accomplished.

“They were a lot of personal goals met,” said Bolze. She added as the Dolphins’ coach, she was very happy and even surprised with how the swimmers had progressed over the season.

“I’m very impressed with how far they have come,” said Bolze. “A lot of the swimmers who have struggled in previous years really came out. It’s really awesome to see how they actually do when it comes down to it. A lot of the swimmers absolutely shocked me this year.”

This is Bolze’s last year coaching the Lacombe Dolphins, leaving the club to commit more time to her job. She said she is somewhat sad to leave but couldn’t have left on a higher note.

“I couldn’t have asked for anything better for the end of the year,” said Bolze.

“They all did super well and they all had a lot of fun and I think that’s the most important thing - that they are having fun and loving what they are doing.”

‘WINNING PROVINCIALS IN ALBERTA IS A BIG ACCOMPLISHMENT. AND THEN TO FINISH THIRD IN WESTERN CANADA IS, I THINK A VERY BIG DEAL. SO THE BOYS WERE HAPPY WITH WHAT THEY WERE ABLE TO ACCOMPLISH THIS SEASON.’ DENNY PANNENBECKER three games with spectacular pitching performances, one of which they only lost by one run.

Bell said that, while pitching was excellent, the team’s hitting was a bit below average. However, Bell said this was because the caliber of pitching was higher at the Western Championships.

It was only the fourth game where pitching was a bit below par, said Pannenbecker.

He added this contributed to a downward trend that lost the Coyotes the game. However, Pannenbecker also said it probably wouldn’t have made much difference had the Coyotes pitching been on form in that game as their Manitoba opponents, “Threw probably the best pitcher we have seen all year” against them.

Pannenbecker said that all of the teams at the Western Championships were quite even in competitive ability. He said the only team that stood apart was Manitoba, who ended up winning the tournament and even they were not light years ahead of the competition.

Winning provincials and placing third at westerns, the Coyotes have certainly had a very successful season. Pannenbecker said that even outside of those tournaments, the team has been very dominant all season.

Only three league games were lost by the Coyotes all season, said Pannenbecker. He added that he was impressed with how the team had played.

Pannenbecker said he attributed the team’s success to an experienced roster.

He said a lot of the players on this year’s midget team were second or third year veterans.

The successful season, the third place western finish and in particular, the provincial championship win hold special significance for the Coyotes and especially Pannenbecker as they dedicated the season to their missing teammate, Denny’s son Damien, who died in a motor vehicle accident earlier this year.

“It’s a big honour for me that the boys played that hard and that well for Damien,” said Denny. “It just goes to show what kind of teammate he was to them that they wanted to play and fight for that championship for him.”

Denny added the provincial victory was an emotional experience for him.

Both Denny and Bell are already looking forward to next season as well. While the pair said they will be losing some strong veterans next year, the younger up and coming players on the team look strong. news@lacombeexpress.com

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The perfect flooring depending on the season I hope you are having an amazing summer and have spent many hours out in the sun. I think this may have been a banner summer for temperature records and not since living in Medicine Hat have I experienced so many +30 days. It is a treat and I have consumed my weights worth in iced coffees this year trying to beat the heat.

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fyi EVENTS Parent Link Adventure Daze – Every Monday from 10 – 11:30 a.m. until Aug. 25th. Meet in the park outside the the Lacombe Memorial Centre or inside the Parent Link room in case of inclement weather.

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.

Alberta Society of Fiddlers Summer Fiddle Camp and Old Time Family Dance – The ASF Summer Fiddle Camp is being held to Aug. 22nd at Deer Valley Meadows. The camp is open to anyone from beginners to advanced wanting to learn/enhance their fiddling or accompaniment abilities. Classes in fiddle, piano, guitar and quilting are being offered. For more information go to www.albertafiddlers.com or call Troy at 780-998-4817.

Walk for Wellness and Suicide Prevnetion – Sept. 10th at the Lacombe Memorial Centre. Sharing of resources and refreshments from 3:30 – 5 p.m., short program from 5 – 6 p.m. walk at 6 p.m. with barbeque to follow. For more information contact Heather Jackson at 403-782-4024 or Barb Walker at 403-782-0886.

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 fishing boat & trailer ($17,200 value) sponsored by Go RV & Marine. Only 1,999 tickets printed. Draw date is Sept. 1at at 2p.m. at All Star Park in Blackfalds. For more information contact John 403-396-0798, Kevin 403846-0111, Edie 403-318-5782 Country Gospel in the Park Sept. 5th - 7th at Blackfalds All Star Park and is hosted

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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 Newed, R&J, Strings N Things, Victoria Street, Potters Clay, New Song Band, Gospel Trubadors, Joyful Melody Trio, Debbie Bergeron, Revive and Gospel 792. $30 for a weekend pass.

Day passes are also available.

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location, the arena parking lot at 5429-53 St. Markets run every Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. until October. Call 403-782-4772.

Blackfalds Farmers’ Market – Thursdays 4 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at the Blackfalds Community Hall 4810 Womacks Road. Last Market Sept. 25.

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-

falds United Church on Mondays at 9:30a.m. Help make quilts or bring your own quilt/craft to work on. Visit www.blackfaldsunitedchurch.com or call 403-885-4780 for more info.

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

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13 at the Red Deer Curling Centre. It will be a howling good time! There will be a cash bar, buffet dinner and great prizes! Tickets available from the Red Deer & District SPCA go to www.reddeerspca.com.

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

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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.

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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.

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

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

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

MEETINGS The Lacombe Hospital Auxiliary meets the first Thursday of every month at 1:30 p.m. in the Education Room at the hospital. New members welcome. For more information, call Rilla at 403-782-6165.

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

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.

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Horoscope ARIES

TAURUS

Mar 21/Apr 20

Apr 21/May 21

Aries, sometimes you just

Taurus, ask for further

need to put a different spin on

clarification if there is something

things to get your way. Instead

you don’t understand. Do not

of being too pushy with things,

make important decisions

relax a bit and let others

until you understand all of the

come to you.

pertinent details.

GEMINI May 22/Jun 21

CANCER Jun 22/Jul 22

Gemini, now is a good time

How do you know how others

to plan an outing with family

will react to your requests if you

members. It’s been awhile since you’ve made some memories together, and your

be known this week and

opportunity.

take a risk.

LEO

VIRGO

Jul 23/Aug 23

Aug 24/Sept 22

Leo, enjoy an upcoming

Virgo, you have much-needed

reunion with a friend you

rest and relaxation coming your

Make the most of this

enjoy the freedom. Enlist others

recall old times.

to join in the fun.

LIBRA

SCORPIO Oct 24/Nov 22

Libra, an opportunity to jump

Scorpio, distractions are all

on the career path you always

around you and you find it

had in mind for yourself is

difficult to stay focused on one

about to present itself. Do

thing at a time. Try separating

everything in your power to

yourself from all external

make the job yours.

stimulation for a few days.

SAGITTARIUS Nov 23/Dec 21

CAPRICORN Dec 22/Jan 20

Something inspires you to give

Obligations at home could

a relationship another chance,

temporarily stall work plans,

Sagittarius. Maybe it was the

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lyrics to a song or a segment

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support. Lean on them for advice as you make an important decision in the coming weeks.

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31. Correct coding 32. Type of fruit 33. Brews 35. More frumpish 38. Cook’s bowl scraping tool 41. Express discontent 43. Paris stock exchange 44. Ingest food 45. Expression of disappointment 46. Stars Wars character Rrogon 48. Limb angulation 50. P.M. Hirobumi 56. Initials of social media site 57. Yukon Territory

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CLUES ACROSS 1. Ancient Egyptian God 4. Think about constantly 10. Nursing group 11. Consecrated 12. Preceeded A.D. 14. Cattle genus 15. Serpent in Sanskrit 16. Author Boothe Luce 18. Frowns intensely 22. Lower in dignity 23. Passing play 24. Sphagnum moss bog 26. 3rd lightest noble gas

27. Prefix meaning “inside” 28. Transferred goods for $ 30. Literary term for an ocean 31. Hit lightly 34. Allegheny plum fruits 36. Midway between S & SE 37. Supplements with difficulty 39. A quick run 40. Signal sound 41. 13th state 42. Nun garbs 47. Cause to become undone 49. Dwarfed ornamental plant

51. Nazi corps 52. Pail 53. Acid that causes gout 54. Anger 55. Therefore 56. Lackey 58. Second sight 59. Lowest moral motives 60. Drench CLUES DOWN 1. Infants 2. Jacket 3. Unworthiness

4. Bone 5. Dhaka is the capital 6. Relating to musical notes 7. Claviceps fungus disease 8. Marine algae 9. 40th state 12. Number, in base two 13. Skelton’s Kadiddlehopper 17. A dalton (Physics) 19. Sea eagles 20. Fixed charges per unit 21. Incline 25. Three Bears heroine 29. Mauna __, Hawaiian volcano

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Thursday, August 21, 2014

ARTS & LEISURE

Throne of Vengeance to play at Alberta’s Own Calgary band continues to make their mark in Canada’s music industry

BY KALISHA MENDONSA Lacombe Express Calgary band Throne of Vengeance (TOV) has steadily been gaining popularity with their unique ‘thrash tinged rock and roll’ – a distinctively clear and lyrically focused heavy sound.

Band mates and brothers Trevor Cobb (drums) and Riley Cobb (bass) have toured with close friends Tommy Holt (guitar and vocals) and Brady Side (guitar) across Canada several times, performing together for six years.

“We’re all really good friends, so travelling together isn’t a problem. I think the hardest thing is trying to make it a business. To make it thrive by itself, that’s the most difficult part. We’ve been going at this for six years now, so why stop?” said Trevor.

TOV has gained much popularity in Calgary, being named Best Rock Band in the City twice at the Calgary Beer Core Awards. They have performed several cross-Canada tours from Calgary to London and from Fernie to Montreal.

They are set to play during the Alberta’s Own Independent Music Festival which takes place Aug. 29-31 near Alix.

The group has released three albums including their debut EP Toxic Black Cloud in 2009, their first full-length album Flesh Engine in 2011 and most recently, Live Evil in 2013.

Trevor said that Flesh Engine was more of a concept album and is a change from Live Evil, with the latter being more so based on personal experiences rather than broad topic opinions.

“For (Live Evil), we wanted to be more natural and open up about our life experiences. It’s a collection of songs based on the last couple of years of our lives,” he said.

“One song is called Hands Tied, and that is about our buddy going to prison. He was a victim of crime and it was hard on all of us as a group. Another song is called Impact (From The Top Of The World) and it’s about the human race destroying ourselves from the top of the world down.”

Trevor said the idea for people listening to Live Evil is to embrace themselves for

MAKING THEIR MARK - Calgary band Throne of Vengeance is set to play at Alberta’s Own near Alix later this month. From left are Trevor Cobb, Riley Cobb, Tommy Holt and Brady Side. who they are, and to not succumb to other evils of influence in personality or perspective.

“Don’t let your environment and the media change who you are or change your perception of life. You are you. Be natural and be real. That’s the most important thing – be real.”

The group’s sound is unique in that they derive their influence from a wide variety of sounds and don’t really fit into either rock n’ roll or heavy metal. They have aspects in their music from both, but focus heavily on lyrical excellence and engaging their listeners through thoughtful wording.

Trevor added the group takes influence

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from hip-hop to country individually, but their group identity tries to remain versatile because they feel that they don’t fit into one specific genre.

“We do a lot of guitar harmonies, double kicks and singing melodies. We kind of keep it all over the map. We want people to be able to hear the lyrics and really attach themselves to them, so it’s important that they’re clear.”

As with any musician or group, TOV revels in the exchange of energy between show goers and the other members of the band. Trevor describes that exchange as ‘a united, reciprocal, amazing’ relationship. To TOV, the best kind of show is for a crowd full of head bangers, movers and

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Thursday, August 21, 2014

Alberta’s Own Music Festival set for Tail Creek

BY KALISHA MENDONSA Lacombe Express The 13th annual Alberta’s Own Music Festival will be held this month at Tail Creek Raceways.

Alberta’s Own is a three-day music festival that showcases independent music from all across Canada, with many of the artists coming from Alberta. This year, there are more than 40 bands and artists that will be performing during the Festival which will be held from Aug. 29th – 31st.

“We’re looking at 40-plus bands from all over Canada. It is Alberta’s Own, but we do support bands from other provinces,” said Alberta’s Own Owner Rob Bouvier.

“It’s undeniable the talent in Canada.

With the way the commercial system is,

there is so much talent that doesn’t get to get out there. Our goal is to give those people a stage to showcase their art.”

Bouvier started the Festival 13 years ago in Donalda. Since then, it has outgrown several other rural venues and has finally settled at Tail Creek Raceway, located outside of Alix.

Artists from Red Deer and area include FoxJaw, Soulful Noize, Lust the Tide, The Frank, Jesse Roads, Outlaw Mary and Ashley’s Rejekts, among others.

Calgary bands Throne of Vengeance and The Implicate Order join the long list of bands that will also play the Festival.

Gates will open at 10 a.m. on Aug. 29th.

And gates open at 9 a.m. on Aug. 30th and 31st. Camping is available on site.

A weekend pass is going for $155, with

camping fees included. A single day pass is $55. For a single day, attendees can camp over for a single night, but must be gone by 9 a.m. the following day in order to create space. “If they’re camping, we’re pretty lenient on getting people out. We don’t want people driving out if they don’t have to. If a person buys a day pass, they have the option to camp overnight but we’ll want them out by 9 a.m.,” said Bouvier.

“One thing is we want to keep safety up we don’t want to push people out if they’ve been drinking later. We want to make sure they’re okay before they leave. We are a smaller festival so we pride ourselves on having safe events.”

The performers will be split between two stages, a main and a beer garden stage. In between sets on the main stage, there will

be a 15-minute change-out time, during which a band on the adjacent beer gardens stage will play.

From 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. on both Aug. 30th and Aug. 31st, there will be an open jam event, meaning attendees can sign up to play with other musicians in a relaxed environment. Bouvier compared it to the ‘open jam nights’ at Red Deer’s pub and stage, The Vat. There will be security checks at the facility that will be looking for prohibited items such as glass bottles or glass of any kind, weapons including knives and fireworks.

ATVs and pets are also prohibited.

Tickets can be purchased from the Alberta’s Own web site – www.albertasown. ca. kmendonsa@lacombeexpress.com

Keeping an eye on ‘burnout 101’ in our caregivers Here’s a possible Trivial Pursuit question, “What’s the fastest growing unpaid

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JONES profession in North America?”

I admit I wouldn’t have known the answer. But, according to the Family Caregiver Alliance, more than 65.7 million Americans, that’s 29%, provide care to a family member, loved one or friend who is ill, disabled or aged. But when does

such labour of love trigger burnout anger?

A report from Johns Hopkins University states, “The average unpaid, or informal, caregiver is a 46-year-old female with a full or part-time job who spends about 20 hours a week catering for her mother.”

But for those caring for a loved one older than 65 the average age is 63. One-third of these caregivers are also in poor health.

Another study carried out in Sweden revealed the shocking news that 18% of people older than 75 were involved in the care of others!

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their golden years! I’m sure while they’re carrying out these arduous daily tasks they must share the thought of the German philosopher Nietzsche who remarked, “There is no greater misery than to remember happier times.”

The problem with an aging population is they suffer from a variety of problems.

Sooner or later the demands of time and energy made on some caregivers triggers a reaction, similar to the last straw that finally breaks the camel’s back.

This crisis occurs when they have neglected their own health for too long.

Caring for others is also a dangerous job. For example, in one study caregivers, aged 66 and over, had a 63% higher mortality rate than non-caregivers of the same age.

The physical task facing caregivers can be overwhelming. But according to experts it’s the mental toll that is more likely to bring caregivers to their knees.

They suffer from loneliness, anxiety, fear of the future, depression and at times anger at the person they’re caring for.

It’s small wonder that they require more anti-depressants and anti-anxiety drugs than the general population.

So how can caregivers cope with physical and mental stress day after day?

First, it’s vital that they don’t put their own health at the bottom of the list.

This is a sure formula for Burnout 101. Family members must keep a wary eye on the caregiver and realize there’s a crisis in the making if they notice her or him reaching for alco-

hol, having difficulty concentrating, suffering from insomnia or thoughts of suicide.

This is a time when other family members must share the burden.

Caregivers who remain silent and uncomplaining are quicker to suffer burnout. It’s important for them to ‘let it out’ with a family member, friend, clergy or a counselor. It’s also prudent for them to get some form of exercise daily.

And to find time during the day for something they enjoy, whether it be reading a book or watching a movie.

Remember that many of the diseases that afflict the elderly have major organizations to provide information on how to handle difficult situations. They also provide support groups in your area.

Caregivers must be ready for emergencies.

This means trying to plan ahead for the dangers that could occur in the community.

For example, you may live in an area that is prone to sudden snow storms. What will happen at subzero temperatures if electrical power shuts down for days?

Others who reside in tornado regions need to plan an escape route and how to handle someone in a wheelchair.

Moreover, even with a plan of action, you won’t get far if the car hasn’t an ample supply of gas.

Care giving involves so much work and stress it’s no wonder the handler suffers Burnout 101. The bad news is this problem is going to get worse.

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Professionals

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790

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Restaurant/ Hotel

820

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Eagle Builders (394 Aspelund Industrial Park Blackfalds, AB T0M 0J0) requires 2 FT Concrete Batch Plant Operators to set-up & adjust machinery.

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Email resume to mark@aesreddeer.com WE’RE HIRING! BUNCH PROJECTS is immediately filling the following positions: Crane Operators, Welders, Pipefitters, Apprentices, Skilled Labourers, Heavy Equipment Operators, and Heavy Duty Technicians.

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Truckers/ Drivers

860

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ROOM ATTENDANTS Resumes to be dropped off Attendants. Exp. not nec. at Key Towing. 4083-78 St. will train. Approx. 35 - 40 Cres. Red Deer.

Please fax or email hrs/wk. Rate: $12.75 your resume to: $14/hr. Duties incl’d but Fax # 403 887-4750 not limited to: vacuuming, CLASS 1 or 3 drivers req’d JJudson@1strateenergy.ca for moving equipment. dusting, washing floors, making beds, empty trash, Resumes to be dropped off at Key Towing. 4083-78 St. disinfecting & cleaning LOOKING FOR FULLTIME Cres. Red Deer. bathrooms. Performance CREW TRUCK HELPER based bonus program. for oilfield maintenance DRIVERS for furniture Must be fluent with verbal shop near Haynes/Joffre. moving company, class 5 l& written English, be Must have current H2S & required (5 tons), local & physically fit. Applicants First Aid tickets and own long distance. Competitive may apply in person at transportation to/from shop. wages. Apply in person.

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Trades

Teachers/ Tutors NOW HIRING Well Testing Personnel Experienced Supervisors & Operators Must have valid applicable tickets. Email: lstouffer@ testalta.com

840

PRESCHOOL TEACHING POSITION! Kids in Harmony Red Deer is interviewing a Certified ECE (level 1,2 or 3). 17.5 hours a week.

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Sale subject to Additions, Deletions, Errors and Omissions.

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Price depends on location.

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NIXON HONEY FARM FINAL WEEK!!

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1710

PERMA WASHING MACHINE (Sears).

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Firewood

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2140 2190

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5120

Holiday Trailers

2010 KEYSTONE passport 25BH loaded. power hitch, jacks, awning, tv/dvd Sleeps 7. $17,500.00. Exc condition. Don’t miss out!

403-598-0956. hartrk@telus.net

Tires, Parts Acces.

5180

HITCH - fits Chevy. New. $100. 403-314-0804

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

Investment Opportunities

4180

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’.

2006 VW Jetta TDI 137,000 kms, fully loaded,sunroof, diesel, auto, $10,500 403-346-1392 340-9068

5050

Trucks

2003 CHEV 2500 e/c, 6L, loaded, except leather, box liner, Michelin tires, trailer brakes, exc. cond., $11,500 403-782-7140

Asking $799,000.

Craig MacKenzie Realty Executive Red Deer 403-302-0820 Motorhomes

MUST SELL

HORSE HAY in small square & large square bales. SHOP/OFFICE, 1500 sq. ft.

Shedded. Delivery avail. $1000 Phil 403-350-0479 403-227-1232 or 341-9022

Antique & Classic Autos

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

403-588-2550

LACOMBE Excellent investment in this 5-Plex at 5460 54 Ave.

CUSTOM BUILT

Warehouse Space

4020

Houses For Sale

Farms/ Land

3020

Houses/ Duplexes

MOBILE LOT, Mustang Acres #715, $500/mo. will fit 16’ x 70’. 403-347-7731

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

403-651-5912

Grain, Feed Hay

ROUND HAY BALES $0.05/lb. 403-227-1232 or 403-341-9022

Seed Grain

6 POLLED DORSET RAM LAMBS. Born Jan. 2014.

Commercial or registered.

Call or text 403-392-7481

Poultry

2190

Grain, Feed Hay

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

CUSTOM HEAVY DISCING Hay & Pasture Land Subsoiling & Scraper Work DEEP FREEZE, 5 cubic Equipment Rentals foot. Used 2 years, good Call Field 403-506-0592 cond. $125. 403-358-3865 After 5 p.m.

FUTON bed converts from FRESH LIQUID sofa to bed $50.

UNPASTURIZED RAW 403-347-3849 HONEY - $3.00/LB. Bring your own containers.

403-227-2719 or 227-0092 TWIN bed with frame, box INNISFAIL To book spring and mattress $25 your appointment.

SOLD Tours also avail.

Look for us at Red Deer Farmers Market Wed & Sat Stereos & Innisfail Market Thurs!

TV's, VCRs Also look in local grocer.

ZUCHINNI and spaghetti squash $3-$10 403-782-3031

Cats

1217 sq.ft. duplex.

4 bdrm., $191,900.

403-588-2550

Looking for a place to live?

Take a tour through the CLASSIFIEDS

5100

1987 GLENDALE Cutaway 24’ $6000 obo 403-302-2992

TIRED OF SEARCHING FOR BUYERS? Placing a classiďŹ ed ad is an easy and affordable way to make your wares the focus of attention among potential buyers. What are you waiting for? Contact us today and start turning the stuff you don’t want into something you do want:

CASH! GET THINGS MOVING WITH THE CLASSIFIEDS!

Service Directory Advertise your service or business here for 3 weeks and receive the 4th week absolutely FREE. Call 403.782.5303

403-350-8628

403-748-2628

JIM’S

SEPTIC TANK SERVICE

403-748-2628 403-350-8628

•Skidsteer Services •Gravel Hauling •Excavating • Snow Removal Now Available

403.304.3887 www.drakeex.ca Your Quality Excavating Solution

the GALLERY ON MAIN, LACOMBE (9; -9(405.

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BLACKFALDS

PROFESSIONAL PHARMACY â&#x20AC;˘Travel Vaccination's â&#x20AC;˘Ostomy Supplies â&#x20AC;˘Shingles Vaccine â&#x20AC;˘Compounding â&#x20AC;˘Breast Pump Rentals â&#x20AC;˘BOBCATS â&#x20AC;˘GRADERS â&#x20AC;˘LOADERS â&#x20AC;˘TRUCKS â&#x20AC;˘TRACK HOES â&#x20AC;˘AGRICULTURE â&#x20AC;˘DEMOLITION â&#x20AC;˘EXCAVATION â&#x20AC;˘GENERAL CONTRACTING â&#x20AC;˘SAND/GRAVEL â&#x20AC;˘SUBDIVISION WORK

5049 Parkwood Road, Blackfalds Phone:

403-600-2280

Fax:

403-600-2243

CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION

For All Your Excavation Needs 403.782.3437

www.dbbobcat.com

Lacombe Express 19

Thursday, August 21, 2014

Careers Careers Careers Successful Careers Start here

Looking for :

F/T Front Sales/Service Person for busy automotive repair shop & rental car company Monday through Friday no weekends

Please fax resume to: 403-783-6804 or email: wagnersautoponoka@gmail.com Or stop in and have a chat with the owner: 5503 54 Street

Are you looking for a career in the AutomoƟve Industry?

Required Immediately

HERITAGE CHRYSLER JEEP in Lacombe is looking for you!

School Bus Drivers

Lube Bay Technician Required immediately FT Expresslane Lube Tech. There is room for advancement into an AutomoƟve ApprenƟceship.

Full-Time Pay for Part-Time Work!

Regular Routes and Spare Driver Positions Available

Qualification Desired:

1st-4th Year AutomoƟve ApprenƟce Heritage Chrysler in Lacombe is currently looking to add (1) 1-4th Year AprenƟce to our team.

Class 2 Operators License with a satisfactory Drivers Abstract and Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector Check.

We offer:

Journeyman AutomoƟve Technician Training bonuses, Medical and Dental BeneĮts and RRSP programs available.

• Well maintained buses with automatic transmissions • Bus compounds in Ponoka and Wetaskiwin

(1) Temporary Parts Person ExperƟse an asset.

Call Hobbema Transport at 403-783-5259 or 780-585-2424

Please apply in person to: Cheryl or Ken Heritage Chrysler Jeep 4450 – Hwy 12 East – Lacombe, AB Phone: 403.782.2277

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

Liquor Clerk •Casual part time position (< 24 hrs/wk) •Regular Part time position (24-36 hrs/wk) •Flexibility for evenings & weekends as well as daytime shifts.

•Liquor experience an asset.

Applicants must be minimum of 18 years of age. Prior to hiring, candidates will be required to complete a Criminal Record Check.

Some lifting up to 50 lbs. required. Salary based on experience.

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

Custodian

Sports and Leisure Complex The City of Lacombe is currently seeking a Temporary Fulltime Custodian for the Sports and Leisure Complex for a three (3) month period, commencing immediately. This position is 40 hours per week and shift work is required including nights and weekends.

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

Duties Include: Custodial x Clean all areas of the facility x Ensure sidewalks are clear of snow and debris x Ensure facility is unlocked and/or secured in accordance with schedules, policies and procedures Public Relations

NOW HIRING PONOKA LOCATION

SHIFT SUPERVISORS - Competitive wages - Medical benefits - Paid training - Paid breaks

EXPERIENCE PREFERRED: - Overseeing Staff - Customer Service Skills - Opening and Closing Procedures - Handling Cash Apply in person or send resume to Email: kfcjobsrd@yahoo.ca or Fax: 403-341-3820

The largest and fastest growing Recycler in Alberta looking for

AUTO RECYCLER DISMANTLERS

Do you have that passion for cars and trucks? YES!

Licensed technicians and apprentices – are you tired of the diagnosing, the training, the comebacks and the stress? YES! Then come work for the largest recycler in the world!

LKQ is the playground for the Automotive Industries. The Ponoka location is the first in Alberta for LKQ Recycling. You can get in on the ground floor and grow with the company!

• LKQ offers stability with a starting wage of $25/hour, great benefit package and a pension plan.

• We also offer a fun, stable environment and a beautiful facility to work in.

NOW is the time to start your career with LKQ Canada Auto Parts!

Bring your resume to 430054 Don Laing Business Park, Ponoka and let’s talk or email to tpgadbois@lkqcorp.com.

x Provide information and assistance to facility users x Ensure policy and procedures related to safety and respect are adhered to x Other related duties as may be assigned Wage range $19.95Ͳ $24.94 per hour depending on skills and experience.

Interested candidates are asked to submit an application form or resume apply in person to: Ron Selvais Facilities Supervisor: Lacombe Sports and Leisure Complex 5429 – 53 Street Lacombe, AB T4L 1H8 This competition will run until a suitable candidate is found Application forms can be found at the Lacombe City Office or at www.lacombe.ca. Click on City Hall, then Careers & Employment.

All applicants are thanked for their interest, but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

20 Lacombe Express

Thursday, August 21, 2014

Friday, August 22 – Thursday, August 28 *Buy two (2) CO-OP © MARKET TOWN© Homestyle Meals and receive one (1) CO-OP © MARKET TOWN© Homestyle Meal FREE (Regular Price $6.99). Offer applies to Meatball, Turkey, Perogy, BBQ Chicken or Rib Meals (Monday-to-Friday meals, hot or cold). Coupon valid at participating CO-OP© and THE MARKETPLACE© stores. No limits per purchase.

Valid only on stated products. Coupon not valid in conjunction with any other promotion. Unauthorized reporudction of this coupon is unlawful. No facsimiles. No cash value. Coupon must be presented to the cashier at time of purchase.

VALID FROM FRIDAY, AUGUST 22 UNTIL CLOSING THURSDAY, AUGUST 28, 2014. Maximum coupon value - $6.99.

Peaches

5lb Box Produce of B.C.

Lean Ground Beef $

each

$

6.99

Delissio Pizza

Ground Fresh - Value Pack First 2

6.59/kg

$

2.99 lb

Campbell's Soup

McGavin's Bread 3 for

White or 100% Whole Wheat 570g

$

6

Roger's Fine Granulated Sugar

Purex Bathroom Tissue Doube, Ultra Double or EnviroCare - 12 Rolls First 2

each

$

4.99

Parkay Margarine

10kg

each Selected Varieties Frozen - 519888g First 4

$

4.49

Cream of Mushroom, Tomato, Vegetable or Chicken Noodle - 12x284ml First 2

each

each

$

5.99

Boneless Maxwell House Ground Skinless Chicken Breasts Coffee

$

9.99

$

7.99

$

$

2.99

Sliced Side Bacon

each Frozen Seasoned 4kg Carton

1/4 Squares or Soft 1.28 1.36kg

Prune Plums

Roast Blends 925g First 2

each

each

each

26.36

2LT Basket - Canada No. 1 - Produce of B.C.

$

4.99

2 for 375g Package

$

6.98

Central Alberta Co-op English Estates Centre – Lacombe 403-782-6200 Open Daily until 9pm www.centralab.coop