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Local RCMP recruiting auxiliary constables Lyle Cheney recognized for volunteering more than 400 hours in 2013

BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express

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he Auxiliary Constable Program is a volunteer program that is intended to enhance community-based policing and provide an opportunity for citizens to participate in law enforcement on an organized basis.

Auxiliary constables are issued a peace officer appointment from the province. The appointment is only in effect when the auxiliary constable is under the direct supervision of a regular RCMP member.

Auxiliary constables work alongside RCMP members doing their regular duties. However, auxiliary constables cannot perform law enforcement duties and are not intended to replace RCMP members, but they are there to support them.

“Their role is to provide a complimentary service to the RCMP and the primary focus of their duties is generally directed towards enhancing the delivery of community policing programs,” said Cpl. Leanne Molzahn, of the Red Deer RCMP. The program was first introduced nationally in 1963. It began in Alberta in 1978 and currently has 450 auxiliary constables posted throughout the province.

In Red Deer, the program currently has six auxiliary constables.

Auxiliary constables also assist with community events such as Westerner Days and Canada Day festivities doing patrols and traffic control, among others. They also participate in events like bicycle safety campaigns and the children identification kit program as well.

In terms of training, auxiliary constables have to complete a four-day pro-

gram where participants learn the basics of law, power of arrests, self-defense, first aid and conflict/ resolution techniques.

One local auxiliary constable has recently contributed hundreds of hours to the program.

Lyle Cheney, an auxiliary constable who has been involved in the program for 13 and a half years, contributed nearly 415 hours in volunteer work last year.

The minimum commitment for those involved in the program is to volunteer at least 160 hours per year.

“I find it really interesting and I like the idea of volunteering. I think everyone should volunteer in some way,” said Cheney.

“With this, you can see that you are making a difference. When I’m done a shift I know I’ve put some bad guys in jail or that I have helped somebody. It’s very tangible and I know that it’s very valuable.”

In recognition of his commitment to the program, Cheney was recently presented with a certificate.

“We want to take the time to recognize someone like Lyle who goes above and beyond with donating their time,” said Molzahn.

Cheney said ever since a young age, he took an interest in policing.

“I always had an interest in law enforcement and when I was young I wanted to be a police officer. My business, however, took me in another direction,” he said. “This way I can get to be involved in law enforcement but I don’t have to be a full-time member.

“Most years I try and do around the same amount of time. I try and work every week. It is significant but there are others who put in the same amount of time that I do,” said Cheney. “I love being able to give back

GIVING BACK – Auxiliary Const. Lyle Cheney and Cpl. Leanne Molzahn of the Red Deer RCMP discuss the importance of the Jenna Swan/Red Deer Express auxiliary constable program in the City. to the community. Not everyone is cut out to do this kind of volunteer work, but my skill set lends itself to this, so I have always enjoyed it.”

In addition, Molzahn added the auxiliary constables are a huge asset to the regular RCMP members at the detachment.

“They are an invaluable resource. They are people who have made the choice to come out and give their time, energy and skills freely, working with the regular members,” she said. “Their contribution is always greatly appreciated.”

Meanwhile, the Red Deer RCMP are actively accept-

ing applications for the program at this time.

“We are going through a process right now where we are going through security clearances for a number of people,” said Molzahn.

“We are hoping to generate some interest and encourage people if they are interested to gather further information and to apply.”

Requirements for the program include the applicants must be Canadian citizens between the age of 19 and 60. They must possess a valid Alberta driver’s license and have completed high school or have equivalent work related experience.

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able to attain a security clearance, have good hearing and vision and be in good physical shape. Applicants must also possess current certification in first aid and CPR. As well, applicants must run the Physical Abilities Requirement Evaluation in a time of 4:45 minutes or less.

“Essentially we are looking for someone who has an idea of what they are getting into. This is an understanding that you need to be flexible and be prepared for a variety of situations – that is one of the things that comes with police work – you don’t always know what’s going to happen next or what the next

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“It requires the ability for that person to transition and face certain situations that won’t be comfortable.”

Cheney said for him, it’s been a rewarding volunteer experience.

“I would encourage people to apply – it’s rewarding, interesting and exciting,” he said.

“You see some bad things and you see some good things too. But you have to have the kind of personality that can handle conflict.”

Applications are available on the RCMP web site or can be picked up at the downtown detachment. efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

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Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Lacombe shows overwhelming support for Leah Cobetto

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Red Deer Express Whenever disaster strikes in Lacombe, the community quickly pulls together to support those in need. Leah Cobetto’s case is no exception. While walking through downtown Lacombe on her way home the night of Sept. 23rd, Cobetto was struck by an allegedly drunk driver.

She was airlifted by STARS to Edmonton for treatment.

Because of injuries sustained from the collision, Cobetto’s right leg was amputated below the knee. Shortly after the incident, a facebook group was set up to support Cobetto and her family. It didn’t take long for the group to see widespread support throughout Central Alberta.

“The group went from 130 people to over 700 in three days,” said Darlene Boyko. “It just got out of control.”

Boyko has been one of the central organizers to the fundraising movements supporting Cobetto. Interestingly,

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Boyko has never met Cobetto, but learned of what had happened through her friend Emily Rennie, who is neighbours with Cobetto’s parents.

“I couldn’t imagine, you’re just walking home from work and this happens to you,” said Boyko. Shocked by the unfairness of the incident, Boyko and Rennie decided to do something about it.

“It struck a cord with me,” said Boyko. She added anyone who is irresponsible while driving, impaired or otherwise, is not stopping to think of how their decisions could impact someone else’s life. “(Leah is) such a sweet girl,” said Rennie. “She is always doing nice things for people.

It’s just sad.”

After hearing about what had happened, Boyko and Rennie, along with Michelle Houston, another friend of Rennie’s, brainstormed ideas of how they could help.

They started by asking some friends of theirs with home businesses to donate some items for an online auction.

Boyko and Rennie had hoped to make maybe $1,000 through their online auction, but got more than they had hoped for. So far, two online fundraising auctions have been held and Boyko said she and the rest of the impromptu fundraising coordinators have received enough item donations to hold three more auctions.

“The community support has been phenomenal,” said Boyko. Rennie agreed, saying that she, Boyko and Houston were grateful to all the businesses and everyone else who donated to and supported the fundraisers. She also credited social media with the wide and rapid spread of support for the fundraising efforts.

Rennie and Boyko said that local media soon got hold of them, which led to further support for the motion.

“It just kind of snowballed from there,” said Rennie.

“Donations have been pouring in. My house is full.”

Another plan that Boyko, Rennie and Houston came up with was to have a fundraising barbeque, which happened this past weekend. Boyko said the barbeque was another idea that quickly grew larger than she had expected.

Originally, Boyko had just planned to sell burgers with Rennie and Houston. When she contacted the Lacombe Fire Department to ask if she could borrow the department’s ‘Smoker 1’ mobile barbeque unit for the event, the department instead said they would volunteer to cook burgers and support the event as well. It was a good thing too.

Boyko said the community response to the fundraising barbeque would have been more than she and her friends could have handled alone otherwise. “We could not have done it without the fire department, there is no way.”

Other businesses, organizations and individuals stepped up to donate, volunteer or otherwise support as well, said Boyko.

On Oct. 5th Boyko and her friends held the fundraising barbeque and a silent auction for Cobetto. After selling 700 pieces at the barbeque, volunteers had to run out and get more to keep feeding the supporters that showed up.

Boyko said she guessed the barbeque fed upwards of 800 people. Houston added the response to the event was overwhelming. “I honestly have to say that I am shocked,” said Houston. “There are really no words to describe how today went. There are no words to describe how amazing our community is and how everybody has pulled together and come to support a girl that half of them have probably never even met before.”

“It’s so amazing,” added Rennie. “It’s been a beautiful experience for me to see. I think with this whole thing its shown me that when you focus on something positive and everyone pulls together you can do amazing things and no one can stop you.”

Rennie said she went to visit Cobetto and her family the Sunday after the collision and told them of the fundraising plans. Even then, the family was extremely grateful and taken aback by the community’s response.

“I told them that we were going to start (fundraising) and they were kind of shocked and didn’t know what to say but I don’t think any of us knew what to expect,” said Rennie. Boyko said she is looking forward to meeting Cobetto and is planning to do so next week if Cobetto is feeling up to having visitors. Boyko added that she and Cobetto have communicated a little bit solely through text messages and Cobetto’s gratitude is apparent even in those few conversations. news@lacombeexpress.com

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Local groups to restore section of Piper Creek ReThink Red Deer and several local supporting organizations have secured funds from Environment Canada’s Environmental Damages fund to restore a roughly 25-acre section of Piper Creek immediately south of the City of Red Deer Landfill.

Over the course of five years, the ‘Piper Creek Restoration Agriculture Project’ will repair and improve the historical impacts on an important riparian and agricultural area in the Red Deer River watershed by regenerating and enhancing Red Deerians’ understanding of, and relationship with, the natural world.

“This project approaches the restoration of an important ecology and historical site in an integrated way.

The neighbouring land uses - landfill and industrial park - have direct impact on the ecosystem health of the project site and we can work together to manage these uses in a sustainable way,” said Kathy Parsons, president of ReThink Red Deer.

Project partner Cows and Fish (Alberta Riparian Habitat Management Society) will complete three ‘Riparian Health Inventories’ (RHI) over the course of the five-year project to collect comprehensive information about the structure and function of the vegetation, soil and hydrology within the project area, officials say.

According to Cows & Fish Range and Riparian Specialist Kathryn Hull, “By repeating the riparian health inventory in years

‘THIS PROJECT APPROACHES THE RESTORATION OF AN IMPORTANT ECOLOGY AND HISTORICAL SITE IN AN INTEGRATED WAY.’ KATHY PARSONS three and five we will have a means to monitor the level of impact of the restoration efforts along Piper Creek.”

This includes photographic monitoring to capture visual changes to riparian parameters such as reduced invasive weed cover and improved native tree and shrub cover, she pointed out.

Comprehensive pre- and post-monitoring is a key part of understanding the effectiveness of proposed restoration and riparian management plans.

Among the project partners are The Red Deer River Watershed Alliance, The Red Deer River Naturalists, The Waskasoo Environmental Education Society, Alberta Food Matters, the Canadian Association for Rainwater Management Prairie Chapter, Red Deer County and the City of Red Deer as landowner holding observer status.

On Oct. 16th and 17th, the project steering committee will be hosting its first set of Field Days to share the initial results of the first RHI conducted on Sept. 3rd of this year.

They will also deliver an invasive weed management workshop and draft the riparian restoration plan for the site.

The riparian restoration plan will then be used in the spring set of Field Days to inform a ‘restoration agriculture’ plan for the site that will establish a perennial food system (also known as a ‘food forest’) that complements the existing community garden plots successfully operating there.

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Man sentenced to nine years for gas station robbery Victim has undergone multiple surgeries since the 2013 shooting

BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express A man who robbed a gas station and shot the clerk, leaving him severely injured, has been sentenced to nine years in prison.

Jeffrey Lyle Geary, 31, pleaded guilty to robbery, possession of a prohibited ďŹ rearm, manufacturing a prohibited ďŹ rearm and aggravated assault – a charge that was downgraded from attempted murder.

The charges stem from Sept. 11th, 2013 when according to the Agreed Statement of Facts, Geary entered the gas station at 11:22 p.m. He briey spoke to the clerk, identiďŹ ed as Jaysen Arancon Reyes, 27, before getting a slurpee

and walking around the store. When he approached the counter, he held the gun about two feet away from Reyes’ face and without hesitation shot.

Reyes fell back and blood started to pool. He got up and put money on the counter. Geary then walked over to the ATM before leaving the store without any cash.

He then disposed of his clothing at a friend’s house.

Geary turned himself into police on Sept. 13th, 2013.

RCMP attended the scene within minutes of the shooting and Reyes was taken to the Red Deer Regional Hospital before being taken to Foothills Hospital in Calgary for further treatment.

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The multiple surgeries have been for the removal of shotgun pellets, eye repair, nerve repair and the amputation of some ďŹ ngers. He still remains in a rehabilitation facility.

During sentencing submissions, a victim impact statement from Reyes was read. He detailed his injuries and his loss of dreams. He also explained his fear of being the object of criminal activity in the future.

During sentencing, Judge Darrell Riemer said there were many aggravating factors including the life threatening injuries that the victim has suffered that has left him permanently disabled. “There was also the preparation and modiďŹ cation of an allegedly stolen ďŹ rearm prior to,â€? he said. “As well, the use of a prohibited ďŹ rearm which was used in the commission of an offence.â€?

He added the mitigating factors include Geary turning himself into police and pleading guilty. “There was admission from the offender of the offences and acknowledgement of harm done to the victim,� said Riemer. “He has accepted responsibility of the criminal offences and makes no excuses for his actions.�

In sentencing submissions on Sept. 29th, Patricia McNaughton, defense lawyer, said Geary was struggling with substance abuse at the time of the offense. He had a breakdown of a nine year relationship in 2012 with a woman that he had two children with and his life spiraled out of control from there. “Family and friends have described this criminal behaviour as being out of character for the man they knew,� said Riemer.

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OPINION Fire Prevention Week It’s that time of year again when reminders of how to keep ourselves and our homes safe from the ravages of fire are in the spotlight.

Fire Prevention Week runs Oct. 5th – 11th and this year’s theme is ‘Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives. Test Yours Every Month!’

Locally, officials are working to educate the public on the importance of making sure their smoke alarms are in good working order. It’s absolutely vital to make sure these little contraptions are in ship-shape - statistics from the National Fire Protection Association show that roughly half of home fire deaths result from fires that are reported at night between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m.

Officials also point out that people should install smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside of the bedroom and then also install a minimum of one smoke alarm on every level, including the basement.

It’s also important to remember to test each one on a monthly basis as well.

They should also be replaced if they are 10 years or older and if they are battery operated, the batteries should be changed once a year.

Officials have pointed out that throughout the province more than half of the house fires firefighters attend to either don’t have their smoke alarms working, or they are pulled down out of the ceiling.

According to Fire Prevention Canada, hundreds of people die in residential fires in Canada every year. In many fires that have been extinguished in their early stages, people have been

found dead of smoke inhalation without having suffered burns. It has been estimated many of these lives could have been saved by the installation of properly functioning smoke alarms.

Normally, air is made-up of about 21% oxygen.

When it falls below the 17% level, thinking and coordination become difficult. Below 16% a person’s behaviour turns irrational, hindering escape efforts. Breathing becomes impossible when oxygen levels fall below 6%.

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According to Fire Prevention Canada, that fire forever changed the way that public officials viewed fire safety.

“To mark the 40th anniversary of this tragic event, the Fire Marshals Association of North America deemed that the most appropriate commemoration was to do everything they could to educate and inform the public about the importance of fire safety and prevention. Since 1922, Fire Prevention Week has been observed every Sunday through to the Saturday that Oct. 9th falls on.”

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Seniors are not the wealthy generation, despite hype Working as an advocate for seniors’ issues can feel like pushing water uphill.

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He vowed to overhaul the system, proceeding at “twice the pace.” We hung on his every word, and then cheered at his pronouncement there will be a brand new seniors’ ministry. Hopefully, this will mark an end to the musical chairs of responsibility that have impeded progress and ap-

provals like we have endured in past years. I’m not overstating it when I say we are allowing ourselves to be profoundly optimistic this will actually come to pass.

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A new Bank of Montreal release says the wealth of Canadian seniors has quadrupled since 1984. A Maclean’s article asks: “Why are we doing so much to try to help seniors when they’re already the wealthiest generation in history?”

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Quoted economists claim only brave policies such as clawing back the Canada Pension Plan (CPP), getting seniors to pay for their own healthcare, and shifting these benefits to younger generations – ‘Generation Squeeze’

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– will correct this. The idea of the vulnerable senior sector is a myth, they would have you think.

Suffice it to say, I don’t agree.

All seniors are not wealthy and we need to be careful assuming they are. Those who are have likely earned it the hard way.

There was the depression. There were wars. People landed on our shores without a nickel in their pocket. Recessions weren’t invented in 2008; seniors suffered through many busts in their lifetime.

Seniors did not sit in coffee shops lamenting their lot. They worked any job regardless of ‘lifestyle,’ did not travel, did not eat out, did not expect their first house to have en suites and walkin closets, and yes, they reused string and foil, fixed things when they broke, and walked miles to school in winter.

Life was tough. For those seniors who have achieved a measure of wealth, they should not now have to quietly exit, stage left. And they should not have to pay again for what they have

already banked in contributions through taxes or to services.

That’s the deal they made with society when they worked for their retirement.

Most seniors do not live the high life, and in any case, whether or not they have any assets is a lot of noise compared to the real issue, which is the availability of quality care, facilities and services. If you want seniors to move on, you better have somewhere for them to go. While some lodges, homes and long term care facilities are fine, many are not.

Seniors ought to age in the community along with the rest of us, enabling socialization and access to resources that keep them mentally, physically, and most importantly, socially active.

Bringing up the standard of the actual facilities that already exist would be a good place to start, but a longer term vision requires new models altogether. This would reduce the number of people inappropriately housed in hospitals and long care facilities.

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supportive living would allow seniors some independence and self-actualization. Preventative physical and mental health programs are other areas where there are cost-effective, efficacious, evidence-based opportunities to prepare for this generation of aging Canadians.

We who work in the field of seniors’ affordable housing are excited about the possibilities, and now it seems, we may have some opportunity to engage the province in these long needed initiatives. Alberta has an opportunity to do more than pay lip service to seniors’ living conditions. I urge the Premier to do as he has done already so decisively on other issues. Don’t wait to start the job of ensuring seniors have safe, dignified, healthy environments.

We are standing by with plans-inhand.

Arlene Adamson is the CEO of Silvera for Seniors, a non-profit organization which provides homes to over 1,500 lower-income seniors. Her column is distributed through Troy Media.

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New Board Members Appointed Red Deer College Board of Governors is pleased to introduce its newest Board members.

Dustin Sundby is the Regional Managing Partner for Central Alberta with MNP LLP, providing a full range of business solutions to public and private clients with a primary focus on the oilfield sector. He is active in our community, with experience in roles such as the Co-Chair of the United Way of Central Alberta Fundraising Campaign and past Chair of the Central Alberta MS Society. He also enjoys coaching minor baseball in Red Deer.

Dr. Paritosh Ghosh is an Economics Instructor at RDC. He previously served as an Economics Instructor at universities in British Columbia and Sydney, Australia. Dr. Ghosh also enjoyed a lengthy career in a variety of positions with the Government of Bangladesh and both studied and worked in the Netherlands and Australia before moving to Canada. As a community-minded citizen, Paritosh has previous board experience with the Red Deer & District Museum Society and Red Deer Public Library Board.

John Swarbrick currently serves as Market VicePresident at ATB Financial in Red Deer. His banking experience is vast. During his career, John has worked in a variety of branch banking, sales management, and project management roles.

John is passionate about his community leadership experience, currently serving as Vice Chair and Finance Chair with Red Deer Regional Health Foundation and Director of The Sutter Fund.

Ralph Salomons, born and raised near Lacombe, Alberta, is currently a real estate associate working for a commercial real estate brokerage serving central Alberta. Throughout his 30 years of experience as a broker/owner, Ralph served on numerous boards and councils for both the community and the real estate industry. Ralph’s interest in RDC began as a student before going on to University of Alberta to complete his BSc. degree. All members of his family received their initial years of education at RDC before receiving their degrees from University of Alberta or University of Calgary.

Joe Henderson enjoys his current role as SecretaryTreasurer of Wolf Creek Public Schools. He has a wealth of experience gained from working in a variety of financial management roles within school districts across central Alberta. Joe’s passion for education is also evident through his board experience which includes Chair of the Alberta School Boards Insurance Exchange and various roles served on the Association of School Business Officials of Alberta. He is committed to the community through other endeavors, such as supporting minor sports. Joe also enjoys spending time with his wife, Sue, their eight children and eight grandkids.

Erik Ellingson is an RDC student, pursuing a new career as a teacher. He excels in his studies, recognized for high grades with placement on the President’s Honour Roll. His busy schedule includes volunteering as a Sunday School teacher, tutoring students with special needs, and participating as a member of Snow Angels. Previously Erik has worked in the construction industry, oilfield sector, and in corrections. He was raised in central Alberta and is proud to call Innisfail home. Erik enjoys spending time with his wife, Laura (who is also a teacher), and their daughters, Liv and Kate.

Gilles Allard is a Building Codes Official and Partnership Advisor with Alberta Municipal Affairs Safety Codes Application field technical team. Gilles has extensive board experience including various municipal and provincial committees and is a past President of the Alberta Building Official Association.

Gilles is a life-long learner having completed all of his formal education and training as an adult student.

Since moving to Red Deer in 1991, Gilles and his family have been actively involved in the Aboriginal community. Gilles and his wife, Dawna, have five children and three grandchildren.

RDC is proud to be an education leader, contributing to the social, economic and cultural vibrancy in central Alberta. We attract learners who are going places in their lives and careers. We support central Alberta businesses as they grow opportunities to innovate at home and abroad.

Partnering with the City of Red Deer to host the Canada Winter Games in 2019 will provide RDC - our students, and our communities - a legacy complete with a growing list of diverse programs relevant to students and businesses, as well as new

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learning spaces, residences and state-of-the-art health, wellness and sport facilities.

This is just the start of our bold vision for the future as we continue to plan for degree-granting status to better serve our learners and our communities.

RDC is your College. We appreciate your support during our first 50 years and welcome you to visit us anytime at one of our three campuses including RDC’s Main Campus, the Donald School of Business and City Centre Stage. You will join the more than 100,000 visitors who attend a variety of events each year at Red Deer College.

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Two weeks of terror with annual haunted house

BY KALISHA MENDONSA Red Deer Express ‘Red Deer’s Most Fatal Attraction’ returns this year with the Zed Haunted House, presented by the hard work and long hours of the Red Deer and District Boys and Girls Clubs.

For 24 years, the Haunted House has been the major source of fundraising for Boys and Girls Club programs in the area, including youth shelters. The high quality horror show has been carefully designed and built upon over the course of many years and is now even a featured Alberta Tourism destination. “It’s not a typical haunted house type thing that you’d imagine for Halloween. A lot of the characters and volunteers are youth, and this is very interactive. It’s more of a production than anything else,� said John Johnston, event manager at the Red Deer Boys and Girls Club. “It isn’t a matter of people just jumping out of corners and scaring you – they are trained actors that take courses and training and everything to be in certain roles in the haunted house. A lot of our props, even down to our masks and everything are very orchestrated, very high-end. It’s not costumes that you’d typically see in a costume store – they are very well done.�

For the last two years the event was given the title of the Number One Haunted Charity Attraction in North America by the International Haunted Attractions Association.

Johnston says that the general event is not recommended for children under 10 years of age due to the quality of horrors but there are weekend matinees that were created speciďŹ cally for youngsters. At the matinees, the attraction is geared down and “very scary or grossâ€? sections are not visible to children.

For teens and adults, the event kicks off on Oct. 17th and will run each night from 6 to 10 p.m. until Halloween night. The Haunted House is located between Spirit Halloween and Sport Chek in Parkland Mall.

To bring a new twist on an old favourite, the Haunted House will feature a guideless portion this year where visitors will have to ďŹ nd their own way through the terrors. “The challenge every year is to do something new and different. This year, we’re thinking around the theme of Game of Thrones and we will have authentic White Walk-

ers that will be here as our new big characters,� said Johnston.

Johnston was excited to be able to bring the authentic Hollywood White Walker costumes all the way to Red Deer.

A volunteer is behind every character, each scary twist and small decoration. Youths from the Boys and Girls Club have gotten involved and are in training to be scaremasters. “The funds raised go to support the club. The kids are out there having fun and at the same time, helping to raise money for their own club. We had a meeting a little while ago and the kids are all ďŹ red up and have the ball rolling. “I think it’s great that it’s not only a fundraiser and the kids beneďŹ t and receive the funds from it, but they are part of it. They’re out there working and volunteering and raising funds like everyone else. It’s a lot of fun, but it’s

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World Sight Day Challenge

BY KALISHA MENDONSA Red Deer Express Two local optometrists are leading a campaign to raise funds and awareness for the World Sight Day Challenge before World Sight Day on Oct. 9th.

Drs. Jason Holtom and Tedra Kindropp of Red Deer’s The Eye Studio have been passing knowledge to their customers and clients for six years in the name of the global charity Optometry Giving Sight.

“My wife and I have gone on eye exam mission trips in third world countries and we have seen the good that these trips can bring. We have gone and given eye exams and glasses and treatment to these people and it’s really rewarding,” said Holtom.

“Up here in Canada we have health care that can provide things like regular eye exams and corrective lenses but in those countries, there simply is nothing like that.

You see some people who can’t walk or cook – who basically can’t be part of their community – because they can’t see.”

Holtom said that a $5 donation provides a full eye exam and a pair of glasses to someone in need. He says that it is meaningful to people because there is tangible proof of what his or her donation provides to someone in need.

“Basically, for four weeks leading up to World Sight Day we promote the cause in our office. On Oct. 9th, we typically like to have some goodies like Timbits and coffee and have balloons to try and create a party atmosphere,” said Holtom.

He added he and his staff are making sure

that their clients are aware of the cause and when they come into the office, they are given some information about Operation Giving Sight and the World Sight Day Challenge.

The aim of Operation Giving Sight is to address preventable sight issues or blindness that could be corrected with a simple pair of glasses. World Sight Day as a global initiative aims this year to focus on the prevention of blindness and impaired vision due to the simple need for an eye exam and glasses.

Holtom provided some examples of what funding is used for. A $5 donation would provide an eye examination and a pair of glasses to a person in need and $50 can provide a study kit to an optometry student.

One hundred dollars could provide 20 people with access to an eye exam and glasses.

Businesses who are looking to sponsor might consider a $1,200 donation, which would pay a month’s salary for an optometrist to provide exams for up to 40 patients a day.

To participate in the challenge, a one-time or monthly donation can be made in person at Red Deer’s The Eye Studio. All funds collected go to Optometry Giving Sight and to the World Sight Day Challenge.

“Our goal has always been minimum of $500, but we’re shooting for $1,000 if we can.

We’ve always met our goal before.

“It’s really cool to see what a pair of glasses can do for someone. I think that because I have seen it first hand, it resonates with me more as something simple we can all take part in.”

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Local homeowner discusses benefits of solar energy

BY JENNA SWAN Red Deer Express As part of Alberta’s 2014 Green Energy Doors Open (GEDO), a site tour and presentation were given at a local man’s residence in Red Deer County this past Saturday where attendees were shown first hand the benefits of solar energy.

This is the first time GEDO has taken place in Alberta as the initiative originated in Ontario with the Ontario Sustainable Energy Association, who wished to expand on the success of the event in Ontario by bringing it to Alberta.

GEDO aims to give a sense of transparency and education around the idea of green energies such as solar power.

Terry Krause explained during the tour of his home how he has wanted solar panels for a long time, however it wasn’t economically possible until this past June.

Together with local solar company Sunfind Solar Products, Krause had a solar array comprised of 16 solar modules installed on the roof of his home and was plugged into the utility grid where he can now not only generate enough energy to power his home, but has the potential to sell unused energy back to the power company.

Caleb Schmidt with Sunfind explained during the seminar and tour how, “The economics of residential solar have gone from unfavourable a mere five years ago, to favourable today.

“What has contributed to this? The major driver is the drastic drop in solar prices.”

Five years ago the cost of a 260W solar module would cost around $10/W, which would land one module at $2,600. Today that same module has dropped in price over the last five years by 89% costing only $296.

“Today we can generate solar electricity for less than the utility.

“By using a solar PV system, we can reduce 100 per cent of your consumption charges and we can reduce most of the transmission and distribution fees (from the utility companies),” said Schmidt.

He went on to explain that while solar energy can zero out your usage charges from the utility company, there will always be transmission and distribution charges from the utility but these charges can be avoided if your array produces enough energy for a bill credit.

“If we look at Terry’s system, he should produce during the summer months more than he is using, so it is still possible to get paid by the utility company in this way, because they will actually give you a credit on your bill for that energy going back into the grid,” said Schmidt.

“This credit can be carried over into the fall and winter and used to offset the costs of powering your home when your solar panels aren’t producing as much in the winter. At the end of the year if you still haven’t used up all of your credit, then the utility company will actually write you a cheque.”

Krause’s system, which is guaranteed for over 30 years, came with an installed price of about $16,000, which he sees as an

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With the retirement of a number of coal power plants throughout Alberta beginning in 2016, Schmidt stated the cost of energy is about to drastically increase and inflate in the province.

“According to the Utilities Consumer Advocate, since 2002 our utilities costs have rose 5.19% per year on average,” said Schmidt.

“Once these coal plants do start to retire, utilities will rely more on natural gas, which is more expensive to generate so we will begin to see a larger rise in our utility costs.”

However, a silver lining for solar when it comes to the rising costs of energy from utility companies is that they will pay you the same rate to put energy back into the grid as they charge for you to use it.

“Solar is a great way to protect against utility inflation rates, because the higher

the utility rates, the more money you are actually going to be saving because they will be paying you more for the energy you generate,” said Schmidt.

Krause, who built his home in 2007 with the idea of installing solar technologies in the future, stated he couldn’t be happier with his array, adding he didn’t do it just for the economic benefits.

“A lot of what I do with my home is about the environmental impacts,” said Krause.

“Little things like adding dual flush toilets to save water, dimmer switches throughout the home, a high efficiency wood burning stove to heat our home, there’s no carpet throughout our home, we have a highly efficient boiler system heating our rayonic under floor heating to provide minimum heat loss throughout the home and we haven’t owned a clothes dryer in over 12 years and we use a number of rain barrels to water our organic garden.” jswan@reddeerexpress.com

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Microsurfacing is applied as a liquid, which allows it to fill cracks and depression on the existing asphalt, making the surface water resistant.

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“When water collects under a road surface, signs of wear such as potholes emerge.”

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Students lead the way for mental health initiatives at RDC

BY KALISHA MENDONSA Red Deer Express Mental health awareness is becoming increasingly more accessible and at Red Deer College the Student Association is working hard to include their peer group in the movement.

RDC is in its second year of offering a student-led mental health initiative on campus thanks to grant funding from the Alberta government.

The Students’ Association (SA) at RDC is part of a provincial lobby group known as the Alberta Students Executive Council (ASEC) that recognized the need for increased mental health services.

The group lobbied the Alberta government and in response was given a grant through a program known as Alberta Campus Mental Health Innovation that allowed them three year’s worth of funding to promote mental health and engage the students in awareness, service, discussions and events.

“We really are passionate about this topic because students are already facing academic stress and financial stress. We believe that the message of the importance of mental health is even stronger when it’s sent from your peers,” said Bailey Daines, president of the RDC Students’ Association.

“We hope to one, reduce stigma surrounding mental health and two, bring awareness to available mental health services within the school and the community.”

The mental health committee is made up of students who wish to engage their peers in events and talks to promote the services they can access during times of high stress and anxiety.

The committee has tried to engage the students through fun events such as a puppy room, which several other institutions in Alberta including SAIT Polytechnic and Mount Royal University have implemented as well.

The idea is that during times of high stress, students can play with the furry friends and reduce some anxiety through a fun activity.

“We create talk spaces known as ‘crunch time’. The mental health committee and students get together over coffee and discuss how to access services and programs available for mental health wellness at the school and in the community,” said Daines.

She said that the committee constantly looks for innovative ways to engage their peers.

“We’re always looking at how we can reach out to students and engage them in these types of initiatives. We do everything from games nights to awareness of physical health importance.”

One of the things RDC is offering through the program is a fully subsidized course for mental health first aid training.

Daines explained that there is flexibility with the grant funds and that is one of the ways they utilized them.

Currently, the grant only has one more year of funding as it was a pilot program for last year. Daines said that there has

been an incredible amount of positive response from students who have accessed the resource, and that she hopes that with the help of RDC, community stakeholders and the government, they can increase the longevity of the project.

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TEAM EFFORT – CrossRoads Church hosted their annual Ride For Refuge this past weekend. The ride aims to raise funds to benefit the displaced, vulnerable and exploited.

Among the riders were Rod Rysaby and son Joel, 3, who along with their team members Jenna Swan/Red Deer Express biked 50 km.

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She was reported missing on Oct. 6th after failing to return home from an evening out with friends the night before.

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RCMP checks with various of Davidson’s friends as well as at the noted pubs have not yet been successful in locating her.

Davidson is described as Caucasian, 5’4”, 160 lbs., long, black hair and blue eyes. If you have any information on Amanda Davidson’s whereabouts you are asked to contact the Red Deer RCMP at 403-343-5575.

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POLICE BRIEFS ROBBERY IN CITY Red Deer RCMP are searching for two males who robbed the Express 24 Foodmart at 140 Erickson Dr. The robbery occurred shortly after 3 a.m. on Oct. 3rd, when two men entered the store carrying knives. They made off with the tray from the till, an undisclosed amount of cash and some cigarettes.

RCMP searched the area and were assisted by Police Dog Services, who recovered a knife that had been wielded by one of the suspects.

The suspects are described as wearing black jackets and hoodies; one suspect had a black scarf covering his face and the other had what was described as

a women’s scarf covering his face. Anyone with information that may assist the police in identifying the suspects responsible is asked to call Red Deer RCMP at 403343-5575.

ATTEMPTED ABDUCTION IN CITY RCMP are searching for a man who attempted to lure an 11-year-old boy into his vehicle at 7 p.m. on Sept.

29th. The boy was playing in the Aspen Ridge Park in the Anders neighbourhood when a man drove a van past him, then pulled over and invited the boy to get into the van.

The boy ignored the man and departed the area; the van did not follow him but he saw

by Erin Fawcett it drive past his home a few moments later.

The male is described as Caucasian, in his 40s and was wearing a flat brimmed black hat with a brown front and the word ‘Quicksilver’ on it. The hair that was visible under his cap was short and grey/white and he was clean-shaven and not wearing glasses. He spoke in a high-pitched voice.

The van is described a light brown, older model van.

It was dirty, with rust on the side and back. It also had tinted windows. There were no decals or stickers and no spare tire on the back.

Anyone with information that may assist the police is asked to call Red Deer RCMP at 403-343-5575. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

HOME INVASION IN WEST PARK Red Deer RCMP are searching for a man and woman who broke into a townhouse in West Park at 1:15 a.m. on Sept. 25th. The female resident was woken when her dogs began barking, alerting her that someone was in her home. An un-

known male and female then entered her bedroom and the male assaulted her when she tried to defend herself. The suspects left the residence with the victim’s purse, some jewelery and two long-barrel firearms.

RCMP investigation revealed the suspects had attempted unsuccessfully to break into a neighbouring residence before entering the victim’s home. The victim was treated at Red Deer Regional Hospital for her injuries and was released the same morning.

The male is described as 25-years-old, between 5’6” 5’7” tall, with a slim build. He has blonde hair and did not have facial hair or tattoos.

He was wearing a blue t-shirt and jeans. The female is described as being possibly aboriginal and in her early 20s.

She also had dark hair.

Anyone with information that may assist the police is asked to call Red Deer RCMP at 403-343-5575. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

ARMED ROBBERY IN BLACKFALDS

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Police continue to search for a suspect who was involved in an armed robbery at a Blackfalds gas station.

On Oct. 1st at 11:43 p.m. a lone male clad in black clothing from head to toe, wearing a mask and carrying a hand gun entered the Fas Gas in Blackfalds.

The man demanded the employee to empty the cash register of its cash and then demanded cigarettes from the storage racks behind the counter. The man then departed the store with an undisclosed amount of money and cigarettes and proceeded east on Panorama Dr. The employee did not sustain any injuries but was shaken up.

Blackfalds RCMP attended and initiated an investigation including a search of the area but the suspect was not found. Blackfalds RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance to identify the suspect in this matter. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers or the Blackfalds RCMP at 403885-3300.

RCMP are searching for a man and woman who stole a vehicle and then used information in it to locate and break into the victim’s house.

At 5:15 p.m. on Sept. 21st, Red Deer RCMP received a report a man’s truck had been stolen from the Michener neighbourhood while he was at work. The suspects then drove the vehicle to the victim’s home in Westlake and used the garage door opener to access the house.

Once inside the suspects stole computers and other items. The stolen truck was recovered later that day.

Anyone with information is asked to call Red Deer RCMP at 403-343-5575.

MAN CHARGED WITH CHILD PORNOGRAPHY A 58-year-old Blackfalds man has been arrested on child pornography charges by the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT).

ALERT’s Internet Child Exploitation team, with the assistance of Blackfalds RCMP, arrested Anthony Gordon Murray on Sept. 29th. He is charged with possession, accessing, and making available child pornography.

The investigation commenced after ALERT investigators received information from the RCMP’s National Child Exploitation Coordination Centre (NCECC) on child pornography being accessed online.

SHOTGUN SEIZED FROM DRUG HOUSE A pistol-grip shotgun and quantity of drugs were seized from a Red Deer drug house by the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) recently. The Grandview home is located across from a middle school and has been the scene of recent drug activity.

ALERT Red Deer, along with assistance from Red Deer RCMP members and the RCMP Emergency Response Team, executed a search warrant at the home on Sept. 25th and arrested three people.

Quantities of crack cocaine, marijuana and evidence of drug trafficking were seized from the home.

Paul Edmund Fisch, 47 and Sharon Elizabeth Smith, 37, are facing a combined 23 drug and weapons related charges.

Investigators also arrested Ryan William Litwyn, 27, who was the subject of eight warrants out of Red Deer. Litwyn also faces five additional charges related to breach and drugs.

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PUBLIC NOTICES Notice is hereby given that at its meeting to be held on Tuesday, October 21, 2014, the Council of Red Deer County will consider the following bylaws.

AMENDMENT TO THE LAWRENCE ASP & ADOPT A LOCAL AREA STRUCTURE PLAN BYLAW NO. 2014/26 to amend THE LAWRENCE AREA STRUCTURE PLAN for NW 5 and NE 6, 36-24-4 by amending the boundary of the Plan area by removing 17.2 hectares (42.1 acres) from NE 6 that will then be included within the proposed SW Pine Lake Local Area Structure Plan area and amending the text of this Plan in relation to this removal of land from the Plan area.

BYLAW NO. 2014/27 to adopt THE PINE LAKE SW LOCAL AREA STRUCTURE PLAN for portions of NE, NW and SE 6-36-24-4.

SE, NE & NW 06-36-24-W4M

If you prefer to submit comments on the bylaws in writing, the information you provide may be made public, subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The public may inspect: - a copy of the amending bylaw and the Lawrence ASP - a copy of the proposed Pine Lake SW LASP by visiting our website at www.rdcounty.ca or at the County office located at 38106 Rge Rd 275, Red Deer County, Alberta, during regular office hours 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. MONDAY through FRIDAY.

MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION DECISIONS On the 7th day of October, 2014, under provisions of the Land Use Bylaw 2006/6, Red Deer County Municipal Planning Commission issued decisions approving the following applications: Permitted Use PINE LAKE 1. B. Hutchings – construction of an attached garage within the front yard of Unit 67, Plan 072-2472, NW 12-36-25-4 (Whispering Pines).

SW of PENHOLD 2. J. & S. Reardan – 3.85-metre side yard setback relaxation for the location of a proposed accessory building on Unit 1, Plan 082-2160, NE 21-36-28-4 (Antler Hill Equestrian).

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Bylaw No. 2014/27 Pine Lake SW Local Area Structure Plan

This is a proposal to create a multi-lot resort residential development on 37.45 hectares (92.55 acres) contained within the proposed Pine Lake SW Local ASP lands which are located on the south end of Pine Lake adjacent to Rge Rd 245.

A PUBLIC HEARING prior to further consideration of the proposed bylaws WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2014, at 1:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, in the Council Chambers, County Office, 38106 Rge Rd 275, Red Deer County, Alberta (west of Hwy 2 on 32 Street / C&E Trail Overpass).

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

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Two men accused of murdering a Castor-area family made another appearance in Red Deer Provincial Court this past Monday.

Jason Gordon Klaus, 38, has been charged with three counts of first-degree murder and one count of arson in relation to the deaths of his father Gordon Klaus, 61, his mother Sandra Klaus, 62 and his sister Monica Klaus, 40, last December.

Joshua Gregory Frank, 29, has also been charged with three counts of first-degree murder in relation to the deaths as well as one count of arson and one count of injuring or endangering an animal in relation to the shooting death of the family dog.

The remains of Gordon and Monica were found in what was left of a burnt-out house in Castor on Dec. 8th, 2013.

The body of Sandra has never been found and during a press conference in Calgary this past Saturday, RCMP Insp.

Tony Hamori, operations officer for the Calgary RCMP Major Crimes Unit, said police believe her remains were consumed by the fire.

Hamori added Jason was arrested in August at Monica’s residence in Stettler while Frank was arrested at his brother’s residence in Castor.

He said the arrests were made after a “key piece of evidence” was found by an RCMP dive team from B.C. in Big Knife Provincial Park during a dive on July 26th and July 27th. He said that evidence played a major role in laying the charges against the two suspects.

Klaus and Frank will return to court on Nov. 3rd for election and plea as their lawyers stated they need time to further review disclosure.

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A man facing numerous charges after an incident on an area highway last month has made his second court appearance in Red Deer provincial court.

William Joel Cameron of Red Deer is facing seven charges including impaired driving causing bodily harm, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing bodily harm and failure to stop and assist an injured person and possession of stolen property.

Cameron, who remains in custody, and appeared via closed circuit television, had his case held over as he is waiting for a lawyer to be appointed to him through legal aid.

At 10 p.m. on Sept. 23rd, a Blackfalds RCMP officer on patrol observed a speeding vehicle driving in the northbound lanes of the QEII Hwy. Upon witnessing the vehicle nearly sideswipe another northbound vehicle the officer activated his emergency lights in an attempt to pull the vehicle over. It did not stop and proceeded at high speeds into Lacombe.

There, the RCMP officer lost sight of the vehicle which went on to hit a pedestrian. Officers from the Lacombe Police Service attended to assist the 22-year-old woman who was airlifted to hospital in Edmonton with serious injuries.

The vehicle did not stop after it hit the woman. The RCMP officer continued his efforts to locate the vehicle and did so when it came to a stop on Lakeside Sargent Road in the rural outskirts of Lacombe. The adult male driver of the vehicle and two male young persons were taken into and remain in RCMP custody.

The victim has been identified as Leah Cobetto of Lacombe.

Cameron is set to make his next court appearance on Oct. 14th.

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

GLENIFFER RESERVOIR 3. S. & K. Herron – 0.75-metre rear yard setback relaxation for the location of a proposed RV Park Model on Unit 5, Plan 862-1413, SW 19-35-2-5 (Carefree Resort).

Discretionary Use RED DEER 1. Pro Energy Inc. – Outdoor Storage as a Principal Use on Lot 13, Blk 1, Plan 082-0855, NE 27-37-27-4 (Clearview Industrial Park).

South of SYLVAN LAKE 2. J. Jackson – location of a second dwelling (manufactured home) on NW 24-37-2-5.

The Municipal Government Act provides that any person(s) may appeal a Discretionary Use approval within 14 days of the date of the decision being advertised by paying the required appeal fee and by filing an appeal in writing against the decision with the Red Deer County Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, 38106 Rge Rd 275, Red Deer County, Alberta.

A Permitted Use approval may not be appealed unless the decision involves a relaxation, variance or misinterpretation of the Land Use Bylaw. For further information, contact Planning & Development Services at 403-3502170.

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CITY BRIEFS RUN FOR THE CURE A SUCCESS More than $6.3 million was raised across prairie provinces for innovative breast cancer research at the 23rd annual Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure this past Sunday.

Over 26,600 participants united in 10 communities across Prairies/NWT Region in support of a future without breast cancer.

Of that total, over $171,600 was raised by the 902 participants in Red Deer alone.

The fundraising efforts and volunteer support of 127,000 participants in 65 communities across Canada raised over $25 million, to be used toward reducing the incidence and mortality rates of breast cancer and helping support the breast cancer community.

With the funds raised at this event, the Foundation is able to invest in innovative research that includes explorations of the genetic causes of breast cancer that could lead to improved risk assessment of women, as well as tailored prevention and treatment options.

“Today thousands of Canadians joined together to inspire hope by participating in the CIBC Run for the Cure,” says Jane Parsons, co-CEO of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.

“Whether walking or running, volunteering or donating, these individuals united to form a community of support.

“And this support is bringing us one step closer to our vision of creating a future without breast cancer.”

CIBC has been the proud title sponsor of the CIBC Run for the Cure since 1997.

“On behalf of Team CIBC, our thanks to all of the participants, the donors, and especially to the volunteers who make this event possible,” says Christina Kramer, executive vice-president, CIBC and CIBC’s Executive Run Sponsor.

“Each year we are inspired by the thousands of dedicated Canadians who come together to help create a future without breast cancer.”

Since 1992, the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure has been the largest, single-day, volunteer-led national event in support of creating a future without breast cancer.

TIMERS SAVE ENERGY Residents looking to save money and energy this winter may want to plug their block heater into a timer.

The City plans to give away a limited number of timers to help citizens save the environment, too.

The new Block Heater Timer program aims to help drivers reduce the amount of energy they use to warm up their vehicles by offering timers for block heaters.

“We want people to know they don’t have to keep their vehicles warm overnight,” said Katina Tam, environmental program specialist with the City of Red Deer. “If they use a timer, drivers can reduce their engine’s warm-up time to two to three hours, save about $48 dollars per season, and reduce their electricity consumption.”

If Red Deer drivers warmed up their vehicles for two to three hours instead of 12, more than 24,000 tonnes of CO2 would be removed annually – the equivalent of 5,448 vehicles taken off the road.

The yearly energy savings could power 4,150 additional homes.

Residents interested in participating in the program are urged to fill out an application and bring it to one of the following locations to receive a free timer: Oct. 17th from 12-3

by Mark Weber p.m. at Parkland Mall (beside Dollarama and the food court) and Oct. 18th from 12-3 p.m. at Bower Place Shopping Centre (between Bentley and Ben Moss, by the food court).

Residents must provide a driver’s license that displays a Red Deer address at the time of pickup. Timers will be provided while supplies last, first-come first-served. Residents can download the application form and learn more at www.reddeer.ca/blockheatertimer.

TANK THAT TOILET AND GO LOW FLOW October is Home Renovation Month, and residents planning to remodel their bathrooms are encouraged to tank their old or leaky toilets and go low flow.

It pays to replace high flow toilets with low flow or dual flush models, as toilets use more water than any other appliance in the home, and account for about a third of the average household’s water use.

Replacing just one 20 litre toilet with an efficient six litre low flow toilet will save more than 25,000 litres of water per person every year.

In addition to the savings realized through conservation, residents who replace their old toilets with low flow models can apply for a rebate through the City’s residential toilet rebate program.

To qualify for a rebate, applicants must own residential property within Red Deer, have a current utility account and purchase a qualifying toilet. The City offers $25 rebates for homeowners who replace high-flow toilets with low flow toilets (six litres or less) and $50 rebates for dual flush toilets, and credits the applicant’s utility account. See www.reddeer.ca/toiletrebate for details.

Once the new qualifying toilet is installed, homeowners can fill out the application form, attach the original receipt, and visit the City of Red Deer Waste Management Facility for free recycling of the old toilet, with all interior parts and components removed.

While at the facility, residents must get their toilet disposal verification stamp on their application form.

Since the program’s inception in 2008, homeowners have received rebates for replacing more than 4,000 old toilets with low flow or dual flush toilets. That’s more than an estimated 131 million litres of water saved.

For more information on this program visit www.reddeer.ca/toiletrebate.

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR RECREATION FACILITIES Those wanting to host their special events, sporting activities or meetings at one of the City’s recreation facilities are now able to submit their applications.

The Recreation Department is accepting booking applications for the spring, summer and fall of 2015 at the following facilities: pools at the Recreation Centre, G.H. Dawe Community Centre and Michener Aquatic Centre; meeting rooms and special events at the Collicutt Centre, G.H. Dawe Centre, Recreation Centre, Kinex Arena, Kinsmen Community Arenas and Red Deer Arena; dry space at the Collicutt Centre Arena and Field House, G.H. Dawe Arena and Gymnasium, Kinex Arena, Kinsmen Community Arenas and Red Deer Arena; ice at the Collicutt Centre Arena, G.H. Dawe Arena, Kinex Arena, Kinsmen Community Arenas and Red Deer Arena.

Those interested in booking space are reminded the deadline to apply is Nov. 7th.

BOLT SERVICE ALTERS ROUTE THROUGH BLACKFALDS The BOLT Bus is changing its route

through Blackfalds in response to feedback from riders.

The west loop will be done before the east loop in Blackfalds on the southbound trip only. The changes are being made to improve the service for Blackfalds riders. The northbound and express trips remain unchanged.

Launched on Aug. 25th, the BOLT service offers six round trips per weekday and three trips on Saturday between Red Deer, Blackfalds and Lacombe. The bus aims to help riders save money through reduced parking, fuel and maintenance costs.

There are three stops in Red Deer, including Sorensen Station, Parkland Mall, and 78 St. For more information, visit www.reddeer. ca/transit, www.lacombe.ca/bolt or www. blackfalds.com/bolt.

SUCCESSFUL RDC GOLF CLASSIC Red Deer College student athletes will breathe a sigh of relief both in the game and in the classroom thanks to the $65,000 raised at the 29th annula Golf Classic held last month.

The funds raised will directly support the RDC Athletics Leadership Fund – a fund created in 2010 to augment the costs for student athletes in all programs, allowing them to excel in academics and sport, with as little financial pressure as possible.

“The success of the 29th annual RDC Golf Classic is without a doubt thanks to the tireless work of the volunteers, committee members, and of course, the generosity of the sponsors of the event,” said Allan Melbourne, chair of the Classic.

Having Ron MacLean as our guest speaker was a bonus. We were thrilled to have had the event sell out this year and we look forward to building on the success of 2014 to make 2015 bigger and better.”

“RDC has one of, if not the top, athletics programs in Canada and at the heart of our success is a commitment to excellence,” said Keith Hansen, director of RDC Athletics. “The Athletics Leadership Fund is vital to our continued pursuit of excellence and it is so nice to see that the Central Alberta community has embraced our athletics programs and so generously supported this fund. Thank you to everyone involved with this tournament.”

CARPOOL AND SAVE Saving money on your daily commute is as simple as going to www.carpool.ca.

The City of Red Deer is in its third year of partnership with the web site to help Red Deer and area commuters share a ride.

“Not only is carpooling great for the environment, it also helps keep cash in your wallet,” said Jonathan Sealey, traffic analysis technologist. “You can plan to carpool just one day a week and save up to 10 per cent of your daily commuting costs.”

Registering for www.carpool.ca takes a few minutes, and is open to all residents in the Red Deer area. There are a number of businesses in and around Red Deer pre-entered into the system, and the City is looking to partner with as many businesses as possible.

“We know there are a lot of people who commute to Red Deer, and from Red Deer to surrounding communities,” said Sealey. “The carpool.ca system matches drivers based on their destination, so if you work in the Red Deer area, there is a good chance you can find someone to carpool with.”

For more information on carpooling, visit www.reddeer.ca/carpool.

ANNIE L. GAETZ MOVES TO CENTRAL CAMPUS Students and staff from Annie L. Gaetz Elementary school are on the move to the Central Campus for the remainder of this school year to make way for the $5.2 million modernization of their school.

As architects, engineers and contractors completed their plans and staging for the modernization that includes electrical, mechanical, interior and exterior upgrades, it became clear the District needed to look at alternative accommodations to ensure quality learning as well as the safety of students and staff.

“Our priorities are to ensure students receive the best learning opportunities, that we provide quality teaching and that we minimize the impact on students, families and our staff,” commented Piet Langstraat, superintendent of schools.

The move for 305 students and 32 staff is scheduled to take place over Thanksgiving weekend. It is anticipated the project may be completed by August 2015.

Warm wishes to you and your family this Thanksgiving Holiday

Mary Anne Jablonski MLA Red Deer North 403-342-2263

Cal Dallas

Legislative Secretary, Intergovernmental Relations MLA Red Deer South 403-340-3565

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Red Deer Fire Department and the First World War The week of Oct. 5th to 11th is Fire Prevention Week. This is an occasion to remind us of the measures which we can take to protect our families, homes, businesses and ourselves from the hazards and losses of fire.

While Fire Prevention Week focuses on reducing risks and increasing safety, the week also provides us with an opportunity to recognize the work our local emergency services personnel do for our community. This ranges from picking up old Christmas trees after that holiday season to literally risking their lives to protect and rescue those who are in danger of injury and/or death.

This year is also the centennial of the outbreak of the First World War. What is often overlooked is that the members of the Red Deer Fire Brigade enlisted in very high numbers to serve their country in this time of war. Several lost their lives in that terrible conflict, while others suffered permanent wounds during their service.

Since firefighters were

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When the War broke out on Aug. 4th, 1914, a full third of the Fire Brigade answered the call to serve ‘King and Country’. In the following months, another third followed their colleagues and enlisted.

Some of the firefighters, such as Thomas Cosgrove, went to England to enlist in their old regiments. Others, such as Herbert Wightwick, joined the 35 Central Alberta Horse of the First Canadian Contingent.

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In the fall of 1914, recruitment commenced for the Second Contingent.

The men were sent to Calgary for training. Once there, they were given what were described as ‘comfortable billets’ in the swine building at the Exhibition Grounds.

Early in 1915, recruiting began for C Squadron of the 12 Canadian Mounted Rifles. Temporary billets were provided in the Red Deer Armouries, which later became Red Deer’s Fire Hall in 1961. However, once spring arrived, the men were moved to barracks in the livestock buildings at the Red Deer Fairgrounds.

The medical officer of health took the precaution of having the men inoculated for typhoid fever.

In April 1915, Herbert Wightwick was killed during the battle of St. Julien, where poisonous gas was used as a weapon of war for the first time. Shortly thereafter, the Fire Brigade decided to create a roll of honour for all firefighters on active service. The Roll was put on prominent dis-

EARLY FIREFIGHTERS - Red Deer’s Fire Brigade with the many proficiency and sports trophies which they won. Many of these men were killed or wounded during their service overseas Red Deer Archives P5945 during the First World War. play in the Fire Hall.

As the War continued, new waves of recruitment took place for such units as the 63, 66, 89, 137 and 187 Battalions. As a consequence, the Fire Brigade found it difficult to find suitable new members from the dwindling numbers of fit men in the community. In several cases, men joined the Fire Brigade only to leave shortly thereafter to enlist.

In April 1916, Chief Horace Meeres resigned as fire

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chief to enlist in the 187th Battalion. Shortly before his departure, his home on Victoria Avenue (43 St.) was turned into a military and later, isolation hospital.

The papers were soon full of the news that former firefighters and many others had been killed or wounded in the battles being waged overseas. Among the firefighters who lost their lives were Fred Bliss, Douglas Warren, Ellis Buckingham, Frank England and Alexander Hay. Billy Scott was badly wounded in the face with shrapnel and lost the sight of one eye. Rube Gee was shot through both legs and was sent home, where he

became a cadet instructor and school janitor.

William Jackson was wounded twice, but was sent back into battle at Passchendaele where he lost his lower jaw. Both Horace Meeres and his oldest son Ray were wounded at the Battle of Vimy Ridge.

On July 4, 1919, a new honour roll was officially dedicated at the Fire Hall for those who had served, and those who had lost their lives, in the Great War. Promises were made to never forget the courage and sacrifice made by these men in a time of war. Hopefully, these promises will never be forgotten.

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Amanda Lindhout address seniors’ conference

BY JENNA SWAN Red Deer Express Amanda Lindhout, a former journalist originally from Sylvan Lake who was held captive for over a year in Somalia, visited Red Deer last week where she spoke at the Grey Matters 2014 conference.

The conference focused primarily on aging and senior support, with Lindhout speaking on the importance of freedom through forgiveness.

Currently Lindhout is travelling around the world to promote her memoir, A House In The Sky, which was recently purchased by Annapurna Pictures and is set to be produced into a major Hollywood movie with actress Rooney Mara to play Lindhout.

“I was approached by quite a number of directors and producers and actresses who were interested in turning my story into a film.

“I was never interested in any of the offers that were coming my way and it wasn’t quite my goal,” said Lindhout earlier this sum-

mer during an interview with the Express.

“The only reason things really changed for me was I got a letter through my agent from Rooney Mara.

She had read the book and was so emotionally impacted by the book.

“She wrote me this really emotional, thoughtful and deeply compassionate letter and she let me know that if I was ever thinking about turning the book into a film that she would really like to talk to me about it,” she said, adding she wrote Mara back and suggested they have a discussion about it.

“We ended up meeting with my co-author Sara in Maine last fall and immediately I felt the same kind of connection with Rooney as I did with Sara.”

During her speech in front of a full house at the conference she told her story of how she ventured to Somalia as a war correspondent with her colleague Nigel Brennan, a photographer originally from Australia.

“If you don’t know, Somalia is a small country on

the horn of Africa which is one of the poorest countries in the entire world,” said Lindhout about the country she was held captive in.

“It is a country that is largely controlled by armed extremist groups, it’s a place where women’s rights are practically nonexistent and it is often referred to in the media as the worst humanitarian crisis on the planet.”

When they were kidnapped on their way to a displaced persons camp, Lindhout thought her life was over.

“We got into our S.U.V. which we had rented with the three security guards we had arranged for and set off to the camp,” she explained.

“I could see a car pulled off the side of the road and in a country as poor as Somalia, a car alone is enough to draw your attention - what followed was very much like a Hollywood movie.”

She explained a dozen armed men emerged from where they had been hiding behind the vehicle where

they spread out across the road, forcing Lindhout’s vehicle to stop.

For over 500 days to follow that fateful day young Somalian boys and men held Lindhout and her companion captive.

Upon her release Lindhout said she was rightfully filled with anger towards her captors, however it was through the power of forgiveness and finding a way to forgive her captors that she was able to move on and find her own personal form of freedom.

This led to the publishing of her memoir, co-written

by New York Times contributor Sara Corbett, as well as the creation of her charity, the Global Enrichment Foundation which aims to bring education to the women of Somalia.

A House in the Sky has been on the Globe and Mail, Toronto Star, Maclean’s and the New York Times’ bestseller lists.

It was also included in The Globe and Mail’s 100 Best Books of 2013, The Quill and Quire’s 2013 Books of the Year and was one of New York Times’ Notable Books of 2013, among others.

INSPIRATIONAL TALE - Amanda Lindhout spoke at the Sheraton Hotel and Conference Centre last week as part of Jenna Swan/Red Deer Express Grey Matters 2014.

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

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

Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and Museum is seeking a Halloween Family Night Volunteer. Come help out at our Family Halloween Party on Oct. 29th. Help with activities and games, and even dress up if you like! Contact Debbie Brigley, debbie@ashfm.ca or call 403-341-8614.

The Salvation Army is looking for volunteers to provide a musical/artistic/dramatic presentation for our new seniors program which is starting this Friday. The program will run between 11:45-1:45 p.m. every Friday. For more information contact Deanna Scott, deanna_scott@ can.salvationarmy.org or call 403-346-2251.

The Canadian Cancer Society is seeking clerks, drivers, ‘wardens’, and ‘arresting officers’ to assist with their annual Jail-N-Bail event on Oct. 23rd. Contact Trueman Macdonald, volunteer@cancer.ab.ca or call 780-437-8402.

Central Alberta Crime Prevention Centre is seeking energetic personalities with the time and passion to give to our board at the Crime Prevention Centre. We are seeking team players with experience or interest in crime prevention and community safety.

Contact TerryLee Ropchan, terrylee@cacpc.ca or call 403986-9904.

Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre - want to learn, teach, and have fun all at the same time? Join our team of volunteers who lead weekly pediatric tours; a handson education program which includes a tour of our Pediatric Unit. Tours are designed to teach Kindergarten age students about hospitals in an effort to help alleviate any fears/anxiety they may have about hospitals and medicine. Contact Darci Shave, darci.shave@albertahealthservices.ca or call 403-343-4715 ext. 3.

Alberta Science Network is seeking science enthusiasts - are you passionate about science? Are you a scientist, engineer or expert who loves to share your science experience? Do you have a few hours each year to inspire young minds? If you answered yes then Alberta Science Network, Central Alberta, has volunteer opportunities for you with the Scientists & Engineers-in-the-Classroom program! Contact Patti Yackulic, central@albertasciencenetwork.ca.

The Alzheimer Society is looking for enthusiastic people to join our 2015 Kitchen Party fundraiser committee and help make our event bigger and better. Are you from ‘back east’ or just like to have fun? Can you help us with entertainment, decorating, sponsorship or more?

Contact Janice Fogarty, jfogarty@alzheimer.ab.ca or call 403-342-0448.

Bethany Care Society has adopted two cats and needs volunteers to help with their maintenance. You can also take them to visit and play with the residents. For more information contact Ann Van Hemmen, Ann.vanhemmen@ bethanyseniors.com or call 403-357-3702.

Canadian Blood Services is Canadian Blood Services is looking for in-clinic and in-community Volunteers.

Training will be provided. Seniors are also encouraged to apply. For more information contact Heather at heather. rumbolt@blood.ca or call 403-755-4334.

Canadian Diabetes Association Red Deer & District Branch is looking for a data base volunteer. They are looking for someone who is familiar with access and has experience in Data Entry. For more information contact Helen Robertson, helen.robertson@diabetes.ca or call 403346-4631.

Bargain Treasures Thrift Store is a store operated by volunteers for the Canadian Mental Health Association.

Volunteers are needed for a variety of tasks including running the till, sorting donations, organizing etc. Our store hours are Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Contact Terri at tmcintosh@ reddeer.cmha.ab.ca or call 403-342-2266/403-347-9711.

Fuel the passion. Leave an impact! By becoming a mentor with the Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF), you can use your breadth of knowledge and experience to help a young entrepreneur (18-39) get their startup business off the ground. For more information contact Rob Price, rprice@cybf.ca or call 403-265-2923.

Catholic Social Services is recruiting volunteers to provide guidance and support to newly housed individuals who will be taking part in the Welcome Home for Homeless Program in Red Deer. Rev. Linda Ervin or call 403-347-6073.

A non-denominational social service agency is seeking persons/families living in Red Deer who are willing to provide a safe home for an adult individual with developmental disabilities, as well as assist to further develop the individual’s self-help skills. The individual will pay room & board. For more information contact Elin H. Barlem, Elin.barlem@catholicsocialservices.ab.ca or call 403-3478844 ext. 2917.

Central Alberta AIDS Network Society (CAANS) is looking for special events volunteers and committee members to create information packages and displays to facilitate special events, distribute posters, and other marketing materials. For more information contact Aisley Miles, Engage@CAANS.orgor call 403-346-8858.

Central Alberta Refugee Effort - enrich your life and that of a newcomer by becoming a Central Alberta Refugee Effort volunteer. Learn more about other cultures while assisting newcomers with their integration into our community. There are various opportunities available for volunteers at C.A.R.E. For more information contact Cristina Franco, cristina.franco@care2centre.ca or call 403-346-8818.

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Annual Zombie Run a ‘spooky’ fundraiser

BY KALISHA MENDONSA Red Deer Express According to Scott McDermott, fun runs shouldn’t be just for the living, so he created one that includes the undead – the Best Body Fitness Zombie Run. The annual Sylvan Lake Zombie Run will take place on Oct. 18th at the Top of the Hill Golf Course with waves of people running every 15 minutes from noon until 6:15 p.m.

The unique day with the undead includes much more than a run - it encompasses a game, an obstacle course and even an after party. Volunteers, runners and zombies are encouraged to register quickly.

“The purpose of it is to have a really fun obstacle course, where the obstacles are more annoying than hard. However, instead of it just being an obstacle course, zombies run after you and try to steal flag-football style ribbons from your belt,” explained McDermott, who designed and oversees the Zombie Run as owner of Best Body Fitness.

The ribbons represent a person’s life force and the object is for zombies to collect the ribbons as competitors challenge themselves with fun obstacles over a 3km course. McDermott explained, “Some of the obstacles are kind of silly, some of them are a little bit unnerving but it is definitely made to be lots and lots of fun.”

The event is a fun way to raise money for local high school groups in Sylvan Lake including the U14 and U16 ringette teams and 25th Red Deer Area Scouts. There are walls to climb, spooky corridors to venture through and of course, the element of adrenaline as zombies chase after and try to ‘contaminate’ the runners.

“Our goal is to raise at least $1,000 per team. We have four high school teams right now. We’ve guaranteed them $500, that’s the minimum. As we get more runners we can raise that number,” said McDermott.

“The high school groups provide some zombies, we get them in for free and give them t-shirts and pizza and do their make-up – things like that. It’s just so much more fun than collecting bottles all weekend.”

Make-up artist and esthetician Jamie Lavoie will be transforming four selected zombies to next-level effect canvases. Lavoie uses an array of techniques including fake gore and prosthetics to create what McDermott describes as “unnervingly realistic” zombies. People will be able to get their photo taken with the zombie masterpieces for $5, with all money raised going back to the town teams.

Due to the rise of zombie-themed events in recent years, McDermott is hoping people understand the uniqueness

of the event. It is a game, a fundraising challenge and a full day and night of entertainment. Competitors have the opportunity to win prizes throughout the event.

There will also be a special 18-plus after party at Chef Franciso Pub & Grill beginning at approximately 6 p.m. with drink and food specials for the evening starting at 8 p.m. While the after party is underway competitors will have the chance to win a grand prize that is worth over $1,000.

“One of the stations is throwing a spear at a hay bale stack that looks like a zombie. If you get the spear in you get a free ribbon. We’ve also partnered with Sylvan Lake Paintball this year so we’re going to have sort of a carnival style game with zombie faces on it, where you’ll get a paintball gun and you’ll shoot ‘x’ amount of zombie heads for a ribbon,” said McDermott.

“If you come to the finish line of the event and you have no ribbons, what you do is pass through the ‘decontamination tent’ where a couple of nine-year-old girls will spray you down with silly string to decontaminate you, and then

you’ll be okay.”

The event serves as a fun way to embrace the Halloween spirit, engage in community events and raise money for local school teams. McDermott said he is very much looking forward to the event and hopes to have about 50 more zombies register before the event date.

Volunteers and zombies are still in high demand. To register, head to the Best Body Fitness web site where links for runners and zombies are made available on the home page and upcoming events tab.

Zombies receive a discount of $20 for the registration fee which is $69 to be a runner. Ask for details on becoming a volunteer.

Registration fees include a custom t-shirt, food, finisher medals for runners, snacks, beverages and access to the exclusive after party.

All participants are eligible to win prizes from local sponsors, including a grand prize worth over $1,000 at the after party. kmendonsa@reddeerexpress.com

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Shroud of Turin replica in City for the month

BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express Local residents will have the chance for an up-close look at an exact replica of the famous Shroud of Turin through the month of October.

This official replica, authorized by the Archdiocese of Turin, is currently at St. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Church. Special in-depth presentations run Oct. 12th and Oct. 19th at noon both days, plus there is a parish feast day pon-

tifical divine liturgy with Bishop David on Oct. 26th.

“There are only a handful of these around the world,” said Father Serhiy Harahuc, adding that this replica was given to the Eparchy of Edmonton by the Catholic Archdiocese of

Turin as part of the Eparchy’s 25-Year Plan of Spiritual Growth and Renewal last year.

It was in a Calgary church through the month of September, is now in Red Deer till the end of October and then it will be taken to

Lethbridge for November before being delivered back to Calgary.

“THEY CAN COME AND VIEW IT AND SEE IT FOR THEMSELVES; MEDITATE AND PRAY.” FATHER SERHIY HARAHUC There is no charge to attend the presentations, but food items for the Red Deer Food Bank are encouraged.

Believed by some to be the burial shroud of Jesus Christ, the actual Shroud of Turin is a rectangular linen sheet woven in a herringbone pattern according to ancient Egyptian style used both before and after the time of Christ.

According to the information from St. Vladimir’s, there is a faint impression of a man, front and back, which also shows he suffered extensive scourging and death by crucifixion.

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Scientific analysis of the shroud was permitted in 1976, 1978 and 1988. These concluded that it is not the product of an artist using paints or dyes.

“The shroud has been in direct contact with a body, which explains certain features such as scourge marks and blood. But it cannot explain the image of the face with the high resolution demonstrated by photography. How the image was produced at all remains a mystery.

“Actual burial cloth or not, the shroud is indeed an ancient and greatly venerated icon.”

Father Harahuc said visitors are welcome to come and learn more about the shroud. “They can come and view it and see it for themselves; meditate and pray. It will be open to the public every Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m.”

For more information, call 403-342-4920. School tours are also welcome. editor@reddeerexpress.com

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ENTERTAINMENT Gifted singer includes Red Deer on current tour Fans can hear tunes from WiL’s new project El Paseo during show at The Vat

BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express Vancouver Island singer/songwriter WiL had plenty of sonic choices to explore when it came time to mapping out his fifth CD, El Paseo, released late last month.

Local fans can check out the stellar results when he performs at The Vat on Oct. 11th.

Wil Mimnaugh (WiL), had several songs ready to go including Roam, featured in the video for Travel Alberta’s media campaign ‘Remember to Breathe.’ The only thing left to do was find the funds to record, which his manager did using a crowd-funding platform called FANPUSH. WiL’s fans met his goal in a matter of days, leaving him inspired to write a few more songs along the way, settling on 11 tracks.

“These songs just came pouring out of me; they are some of the best songs I feel I have ever written to date and am so grateful that I was able to record these songs and put the best of what we got on the new record,” he said.

‘El Paseo’, when translated from Spanish to English, means ‘The Ride’.

The results are exceptional – from the opening cut Hold Me On, the haunting charms of the title track and You Know I Do to the terrifically-crafted showstopper A Whoo Hoo complete with its rich, textured guitars, a touch of banjo and the superbly arranged vocals. WiL is a master at melding genres, tapping into the best in creating his own unique approach to creating music.

And the best way to head into a season of recording? Don’t go heavy on the planning.

“I found out a long time ago that having a pre-conceived notion of what we were looking to do - you just never meet those expectations,” he explains of his

approach to recording.

WiL has admitted that he’s not a huge fan of making records – it’s the ‘live’ shows that really get him excited. Studio work can bring a sense of looking at things just too closely, he points out.

“You’re trying to control an elusive thing.”

That in itself can be a hit or miss kind of thing, but when it works well it’s a gift.

That said, he does have fun with the collaborative elements.

“I always defer to laughter and stupidity over drama and anger,” he laughs. “I’m enjoying it more now because of what I’ve learned.”

Still, there’s nothing like hitting the road and connecting with fans. “I just love the live, organic environment so much – if I had it all my way, that’s all I would ever do. I’m also a huge fan of improvisational, sporadic stuff – like when you show up at a show and it’s 20 below and the propane cans are shutting off. You’re late for a sound check because you got rear-ended somewhere – nobody cares about your day, but you have to make it work.

“So you are up on stage frazzled like bee hive and all of a sudden you just plug in and you have the show of the year.”

It was an impromptu performance at The Barley Mill in Calgary that led to a six-year run playing cover tunes and a reputation as ‘that solo guy who breaks strings and packs bars.’ WiL used the skills he had learned playing covers to write eight songs which became his first CD Both Hands, released in 2002. That project was followed with By December. Other CD highlights include In This Together and last year’s Live at the Ironwood – recorded in Calgary.

As to his latest disc, with a desire to produce the album himself, WiL enlisted the aid of studio engineer/multi-instrumentalist

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and owner of Poplar Sound Studio, Jayme Langen.

“This record, as much work as it was, had an equal amount of wonderful back and forth between Jayme and I over almost nine solid months.” They recorded the track Hold Me On in a three-day session that cemented their collective wish to forge ahead.

As for Langen, WiL can’t think of a better guy to team up with.

“He listens – he’s a remarkable listener. He’s processing while he listens – he doesn’t just pretend to listen. I sometimes talk a lot – I can’t just answer yes or no, I’ll give a big preamble to it. But he’ll listen, so he’s amazing that way.

Plus he’s phenomenal drummer, a bass player and an incredible guitar player. He wears all these hats very well.

“He also has the perfect amount of humility.”

Looking back, his love of music came early on.

On Friday nights he would sit and listen while his folks played and sand along to legends such as Johnny Cash, Chet Atkins and Hank Williams.

“My father was a weekend warrior who played guitar and sang – my mom came from a choir background and ended up with an amazing voice,” he recalls.

“On the weekends, after my parents worked really hard all week there would be kitchen parties with friends and family.

“I loved it – there was also always vinyl being played. My mom would clean the house with the vinyl cranked – listening to Nana Mouskouri or Simon and Garfunkel cranked up through the house.”

By the time he was 13, he was defining his playing style blending his love of ‘old school country’ with new influences. “Before I knew it, I was listening to anything I could get my hands on. I

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didn’t care what it was or where it came from.”

As for where he is these days, he couldn’t be more pleased. And he can’t wait to show fans what the new CD has to offer.

“This is easily the closest one

yet,” he explains of the disc’s capturing of what makes him tick.

“How I feel and what I do ‘live’ – this is the closest thing to the demos that I’ve had going which is lovely.” editor@reddeerexpress.com

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RDC presents William Shakespeare’s Land of the Dead

BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express

worse. William Shakespeare’s Land of the Dead is described as a witty and humourous play that uses many famous lines from Shakespeare’s repertoire to set the scene for battling plague-infested zombies.

Penned by John Heimbuch and directed by Kelly Reay, the production, which features a cast of 18 second-year students, opens Oct. 9th in Studio A. Curtain is 7:30 p.m.

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Red Deer College creative arts students are delving into a brand new season with William Shakespeare’s Land of the Dead.

Audiences are invited to take a step back into the Elizabethan era.

When the Queen of England seeks refuge at the Globe Theatre from the plague, life at the playhouse takes a turn for the

9th to 11th and 14th-18th.

There are also Saturday matinees Oct. 11th and 18th at 1 p.m. Another highlight will be ‘Zombie Night’ on Oct. 10th – dress up like a zombie and win prizes.

“It’s kind of like the ultimate fantasy ‘what if’ scenario. An alternate retelling of a period of Shakespeare’s life which takes place in 1599,” explains guest director Reay, who runs the Calgary-based Sage Theatre. “When we

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join the play, Shakespeare and his acting company, the Lord Chamberlain’s Men, have just opened performances of Henry Vth. “They’re coming off opening night ready to celebrate and basically as they are on their way to the pub, they get detained by what they think is an outbreak of the plague. They get trapped – quarantined inside their theatre. As the play goes on, the stakes get higher – and the situation much more dangerous. So it becomes a survival tale,” he said.

“But it’s also a thriller and surprisingly it’s a very touching tale about friendship.”

It also touches on just who was William Shakespeare and on ongoing theories of did he really write all of his plays. “What was his relationship like with his players – some of the more well-known historical figures like Will Kemp and Richard Burbage? It explores what those relationships might have been.”

And of course, there’s an appearance by Queen Elizabeth – so the story also taps into the politics of the era as well. “So at its core, it’s a survival tale but there are so many other layers in there. If you’re not into

zombies, that’s okay as there is so much more to this play,” he adds with a laugh.

“If you are a fan of Shakespeare, a fan of history – and it’s also very funny in spots; very tongue-incheek at times. There will be some good laughs – it never takes itself too seriously,” he added.

For Reay, guiding a production along begins with a solid – but moldable – vision.

“I always have a fairly clear vision (for a production) but for me, that’s always just the starting point. One of the things I love so much about theatre is that it is such a collaborative medium. So for me as a director, it’s important to have that starting point but once I get into the rehearsal it’s about the collaboration.

There’s always great collaboration that enhances and emboldens the original vision that I had.

“Always, for me, it’s about creating the strongest production possible.”

Reay graduated from the Red Deer College theatre studies program in 1999.

“It’s really great to be back here on the other end of the table working with the great students and instructors here,” he said.

“It’s no secret the facilities

here at Red Deer College are top notch – some of the best in the province. So it’s great to be back.”

As for Heimbuch’s literary approach, Reay describes the language as being a ‘heightened dialogue.’

“It has the flavour of Old English while still being accessible to our audience.”

Meanwhile, Sage Theatre was founded in 1998 under the leadership of Rob Moffat.

Immediately making an impact on Calgary’s arts scene, the company quickly established a presence as an innovative and risktaking theatre company.

Moffat remained with the company until 2004 when Reay took the helm.

For Reay, being back in Red Deer has provided him with a rich and memorable experience.

“I’ve always tried to keep in touch with the next generation of theatre artists,” he said. “They are the next generation and the new voices in theatre, so it’s really great to be able to work with them and help steer them down the right path as they start their careers.”

Tickets for William Shakespeare’s Land of the Dead are available online at www.bkticketcentre.ca or by calling 403-755-6626. editor@reddeerexpress.com

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For one fun-filled night, Red Deerians are invited to take a seat in history in the spirit of the ‘Roaring 20s’.

The Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery will be ‘puttin’ on the ritz at Fratters Speakeasy Venue on Oct. 27th.

The live music/silent film event will present four classic comedies featuring the likes of Buster Keaton, Charlie Chaplin and Harold Lloyd accompanied by a live, original piano score by Canadian composer/pianist Robert Bruce from Hamilton, Ontario.

Silent films have no synchronized recorded sound; no spoken dialogue, organizers say.

Onscreen title cards were used to narrate story points and present key dialogue for audiences.

Films were most often accompanied by live music in order to contribute to the atmosphere and give the audience vital emotional cues.

Many film scores were either improvised or compiled of classical or theatrical music.

In the late 1920s technology enabled recorded sound to synchronize with the recorded image.

After the release of The Jazz Singer in 1927, ‘talkies’ become more common.

Within a decade, popular production of silent films had ceased.

Meanwhile, this live music/silent film fundraising event offers all of the excitement and spontaneity of a live concert blended perfectly together with the charm and nostalgia of classic 1920s silent cinema.

Fratters Speakeasy is the ideal venue for this event, as their décor is reminiscent of the 20s era, organizers say.

Attendees are encouraged to get in the spirit and come dressed in costume.

Prizes will be awarded for best individual and group costumes. Doors open at 7 p.m.

Tickets are on sale now - $40 for museum members, $50 for non-members.

Guests will enjoy an evening of classic film, a fine selection of appetizers and a chance to win door prizes.

All proceeds are in support of the Red Deer & District Museum Society.

To purchase tickets or to learn more about the event, visit www.reddeermuseum.com or call 403-309-8405.

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Boost your immune system with these tips I had a great time at a race this past weekend in B.C. and got to hang out with some amazing friends.

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McDERMOTT The subject got around to nutrition, as it often does with me in the room, and some rousing debates occurred which I quite enjoy.

We debated back in forth over many different diets, philosophies and trends; it was all quite fun and the conversation ironically occurred while we ate a huge tray of homemade cinnamon buns.

Sort of odd to be talking about

healthy eating while consuming mass quantities of a sugary sinful pleasure.

It brought me back to a lecture I attended in San Diego California, given by Dr. Jesse A. Stoff, MD, HMD, FAAFP who is an internationally-renowned physician, with extensive credentials in immunology, naturopathy, homeopathy, acupuncture and holistic medicine.

He is a licensed medical doctor, a certified naturopathic physician, a certified acupuncturist and a licensed homeopathic physician.

The lecture was geared towards medical doctors and I am willing to admit that much of it went way over my head; I was able to gather several things, one if which is that sugar is really bad for you.

It absolutely impairs your immune system and leaves you vul-

nerable to all sorts of issues like colds, flu, viruses and nasty stuff like allergies and even worse: cancer.

I first learned of such research back in the early 90s when I was just getting started as a trainer.

It really led me to back off my sugar to once or twice a week and my healthy has really benefitted from it for the past 15 years.

I remember clearly having supper after the conference, and I knew someone who got me in to the supper with Dr. Stoff and I got to ask him a few questions.

The one burning on my mind (again, as we ate desert) was about sugar, and that if it was so bad, and so hard on our immune system, then what should we do about it? Never eat it at all?

Dr. Stoff laughed and said to me, “The trick with refined sugar is to only eat it once in a while

and to do so among friends and while laughing a great deal.

Laughter is very good for the immune system and if done sparingly, can counter the negative effects of sugar.”

I have held on to that advice for a very long time, and so yes we did eat three or four cinnamon buns each last weekend, but laughed a LOT too!

What else can you do to help your immune system as winter approaches?

Quite a few things: 1.) Get some sunlight while it lasts. Never get a sunburn of course, but we need the sun for our body to produce Vitamin D. Sun tan beds can help keep it up in winter, but of course, in moderation if your skin type is appropriate for that. There are also Vitamin D supplements you can take. Low Vitamin D is a huge

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2.) If you feel a cold coming on, ginseng (found in products like Cold FX) can help your body fight a cold.

3.) Oil of Oregano is a very powerful cold fighter too. I prefer the capsules, as the drops are pretty strong!

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BioSil: a natural remedy that fights arthritis and osteoporosis What brings millions of North Americans to their knees late in life? Today, with an aging population many people now end their lives in wheelchairs due to brittle bones (osteoporosis) or are crippled by the pain of osteoarthritis, the wear and tear type.

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JONES Osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease, is an inflammatory condition involving the destruction of cartilage. Its gel-like nature normally acts as a shock absorber. Without cartilage bones rub on bones causing daily pain.

Studies show that one in two people will develop osteoarthritis in their latter years, and two in three obese people will suffer from it at some time during their life.

Now, studies done at the Netherlands Institute of Rheumatology and other European centers found that a natural remedy, choline-stablilized orthosilic acid (ch-OSA), better known as BioSil, helps to ease the pain of osteoarthritis of the knee.

Researchers reported at the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology in

Paris, France, that the average age of patients studied was 61 years and 72% were women, of which 98% were menopausal.

The study demonstrated that after 12 weeks of treatment ch-OSA reduced pain, stiffness, and improved function of the knee of men. Researchers are not certain why BioSil had a more positive effect on men, but not on women. They concluded women waited longer to get treatment and had more advanced changes than men.

The good news is that women are helped by BioSil in several other ways, most importantly osteoporosis. Studies reveal that one in four women over the age of 50 has this disease. Osteoporosis, a silent killer, results in fractures of the spine, hip and wrist. A rib fracture can even occur from a forceful hug. Some patients face chronic pain or life in a wheelchair.

Who develops this crippling disease depends on several factors. Genetics plays a role in certain families. So does being thin, small-boned and of white or Asian ancestry. Smokers, and those who consume three or more alcoholic drinks a day and patients who require corticosteroids to treat arthritis or asthma are at increased risk.

Professor T.D. Spector, a leading bone researcher at St Thomas Hospital, London, England, has also shown that low dose ch-OSA, a form of silicon, plays a

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Lentil wiener soup This soup is so easy to make ahead and serve on a hot summer night when you don’t want to cook and the kids will love it to.

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The predominant component of nails is keratin and the lack of collagen causes brittle nails. Also less hair tends to fall out and skin is less wrinkled when adequate collagen is present.

It’s not often that a natural remedy such as BioSil helps so many diverse problems. The reason is that collagen is the glue that holds cells together and a sound, solid framework is good for all human organs.

BioSil can be taken as drops or capsules.

The usual dose for bone strength is five drops daily in either juice or water or one capsule daily. For skin, additional hair or nail benefits take 10 drops daily or two capsules. Pregnant or nursing mothers should not take BioSil. This natural remedy is available in Health Food Stores.

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In his study women with either osteopenia (early stage of osteoporosis) or osteoporosis were divided into three groups. They were all prescribed a daily supplement of 1,000 milligrams (mg) of elemental calcium and 800 international units of Vitamin D3.

But three of the four groups were also given daily amounts of either 3, 6 or 12 drops of ch-OSA. Spector reported that after 12 months those women taking 6 and 12 drops of chOSA showed significant changes in bone formation, particularly in the hipbone.

Ch-OSA builds and maintains strong bones by depositing calcium and phosphate into bone. Equally vital is that ch-OSA triggers collagen formation, the fibrous protein which provides support for bony structures.

It’s like the steel rods that keep buildings from collapsing.

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fyi EVENTS The Cronquist House Tea House is now closed for the season , but will reopen for the Christmas season! We will be hosting our annual International Christmas Tea on Dec. 2nd, then the Tea House stay open till Dec. 19th, Tuesdays – Fridays 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Come and enjoy the Cronquist House in all its Christmas glory.

Fire Prevention Week is from Oct. 5-11th. This year’s theme ‘Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives. Test Yours Every Month!”

Penhold Fire Department will be having an open house at the Penhold Fire Hall 1001 - Minto St. on Oct. 11th from 1-4 p.m. to celebrate Fire Prevention Week. There will be hotdogs, interactive displays, activities for kids aged five to 15.

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The Golden Circ Circle is pleased to be hosting a con concert on Oct. 18th with Maria Dunn and special guest Shannon Johnson and guest speaker Michael Dawe.

Tickets are $15 each in advance and can be purchased at the Golden Circle 4620-47 A Ave. Tickets are $20 at the door. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. with the concert starting at 7 p.m.

Centre for Spiritual Development has, on Oct. 17th at 7 p.m. an ordination celebration for Rev. Anne and Rev. Randy (they’re our ‘Staff Ministers – Outreach’, based in Waterloo, Ontario). On Oct. 18th from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. there is a workshop with Rev. Anne and Rev. Randy – community building circles. This

and Oct. 18th - 10 am to 5 p.m. are for the general public. Six month memberships are available on Friday. Single memberships are $7.50 and family memberships are $10. Donations such as books, VHSs, CDs and DVD’s are gratefully accepted at the downtown branch. 403-346-5721.

Contemporary Showcase presents Composition Workshops with Malcolm Bell. Oct. 25th and Nov. 1st. 10 – 11:30 a.m. (novice and young composers), 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (more advanced composers). Entry fee $20 per session or $35 for both. For more information, call Joyce at 403-346-8617 Janice at 403-783-5377 or email Joyce at jtemms@shaw.ca.

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Fish and Tony Blake of the Red Deer River Naturalists about the Piper Creek and Waskasoo Subwatershed. The presentation will include details on brand new efforts to restore the natural riparian ecosystem as well as the adjacent agricultural land along the Creek (just south Red Deer) through a process called ‘Restoration Agriculture. Following the breakfast will be a field trip to the ‘Piper Creek Restoration Agriculture Project’ site and an opportunity to participate in the second of two Field Days that will help create a site development plan to be implemented over the next five years. RSVP to: info@ rdrwa.ca or call Kelly at 403340-7379 by noon on Oct. 15th.

Rummage Sale & Book Sale – Oct. 9th from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Gaetz Memorial United Church Pioneer Hall.

The Parkland Cross Country Ski Club will be having the first meeting of the season at 7:30 on Oct. 14th at Kerry Wood Nature Center (6300-45 Ave.) Our mission is to enjoy, enhance, facilitate and promote cross-country skiing. Enjoy the splendor of our great winter wonderland with like-minded people. Meetings will then be held every second Tuesday of each month from October to March at the same time and location. For more information, visit www.parklandxcskiclub.org.

samples of food made with fresh garden produce and prepared in Bethany’s own kitchen to highlight the benefits and enjoyment of having a garden on-site. Please RSVP by Oct. 20th to 403-357-3700 or June.

Oakes@bethanyseniors.com.

Stephen Palmer, a folk-singing road-survivor Concert – Oct. 18th from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. at Sunnybrook United Church 12 Stanton St. Stephen sings about life and simple pleasures and has been compared to Leonard Cohen and Hoyt Axton. Tickets are adults $12 in advance - $15 at the door. Children 12 and under free. Tickets available at the church office. 403-347-6073.

Innisfail United Church harvest turkey supper runs Oct. 21st from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Innisfail Legion Auditorium. $14 for those 11 and up; $6 for those six to 10; and free for those five years and under. Take out orders are welcome. Call 403-227-4159 on Oct. 21st between 9 a.m. and noon.

Living Faith Lutheran Church - welcomes everyone to our Sunday service at 10 a.m. We offer a traditional and contempory service with Holy Communion. Services held at Bethany Collegeside Red Deer College.

For more information, contact Ralph at 403-347-9852.

The Canadian Ski Patrol - Red Deer Zone/Mountain Division is having recruitment of volunteer patrollers and information nights on Oct. 7-8th at Firemaster 4728 – 78A St. Cl. 403-304-9655.

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Lacombe Nursing Ladies Auxiliary will be holding their annual tea, craft and bake sale on Oct. 22 at the Lacombe Hospital and Care Centre. Craft and bake sale at 2 p.m. Tea at 2:30 p.m. Admission is $4.

workshop is aimed primarily at ministers, board members, and others in leadership roles in the Centre, and is limited to 20 persons. On Oct. 19th – a pot luck lunch after the service!

Central Alberta Historical Society meeting runs Oct. 15th at 7 p.m. at Red Deer Museum. The topic is celebrating Women’s History Month: ‘Lost and Forgotten Women in History Past.’ Speaker: Dr. Patricia McCormack. 403-343-1881.

There is a perogie supper at St. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Parish Hall on Oct. 16th from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Adults and teens pay $11; 10 years and under pay $6. Tickets at the door. 403-347-2335.

Friends of the Red Deer Public Library are holding their Fall Book sale in the downtown branch’s Snell Auditorium from Oct. 1618th; Oct. 16th from 5 to 9 p.m. is for Friends’ members. Oct. 17th

EARLY. Registration Deadline – Oct. 17th. Contemporary Showcase Festival 2014 Nov. 21-22 at RDC. Registration Deadline – Oct. 31. This non-competitive festival is for piano, voice & compositions, open to the students of any music teacher in central Alberta. We will accept the performance of any Canadian composition, including more ‘popular’ music. For more information and registration forms, please call Joyce at 403-346-8617 or Janice at 403-783-5377 or email Joyce at jtemms@shaw.ca.

The Red Deer River Watershed Alliance (RDRWA) will be holding their Ambassador Breakfast Oct. 17th from 7:30 – 8:45 a.m. at the RDRWA Office (4918 59 St.) Cost: $15 per person. Come out and join us for a pancake breakfast, congratulate the next round of Watershed Ambassadors, and take in a very informative presentation by Kathryn Hull and Kelsey Spicer of Cows &

Come learn more about our plans to build upon our exterior gardens for resident use and enjoyment at Bethany. This outdoor oasis will include raised gardens, which will provide horticultural opportunities for residents, something no other care facility in the Red Deer area is offering. In its simplest form, horticulture can be a wonderful therapeutic process that uses plants and other activities to improve an individual’s quality of life. Residents suffering from depression feel their spirits lift and constructive activities help to channel negative emotions leaving them with feelings of optimism, confidence and self-worth. Fresh fruits and vegetables grown in the garden will also be used by our chef to provide nutritional, organic menu options for residents at Bethany.

As part of our fundraising efforts we are holding a Harvest Garden Party on the afternoon of Oct. 26th at CollegeSide Gardens. We will be serving

Multi-church seniors’ luncheon runs Oct. 22nd from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Pay at the door - $8. The event runs in the fellowship hall of Living Stones Church.

GrammaLink-Africa Chili for a Cause Luncheon Oct. 22nd. 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Gaetz United Church 4758 Ross St. Homemade chili, buns, pumpkin cupcakes, coffee and tea. Chili is served in a handmade pottery bowl which is yours to keep. Tickets at the door- cash only. All proceeds donated to the Stephen Lewis Foundation to support the African Grandmothers raising their orphaned grandchildren as their parents have died from HIV/ AIDS. For further information contact Faye 403-343-1881.

The Haynes Community Society is hosting a harvest supper Oct. 22nd from 5 to 7 p.m. 403391-3433 or 403-309-8856 for more information. They

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Week of October 8 - October 15, 2014 are also hosting a community Halloween dance Oct. 24th at 8 p.m. Call above numbers for more information.

Contemporary Showcase presents Composition Workshops with Malcolm Bell. Oct. 25th and Nov. 1st. 10 – 11:30 a.m. (novice & young composers), 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (more advanced composers). Entry fee $20 per session or $35 for both. For more information, please call Joyce at 403-346-8617 Janice at 403-783-5377 or email Joyce at jtemms@shaw.ca. Limited seating – registar early. Registration Deadline – Oct. 17th.

Piper Creek Lodge annual fall tea and bake sale runs Oct. 23rd from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Cost for tea and fruitcake is $4.

Baking, 50/50 draw and free door prizes. All proceeds going to the residents’ activities.

Rock & Roll Dance/Sock Hop runs Oct. 25th from 7:30 p.m. to 12 a.m. at the Valley Center Community Hall. Cost is $15 per person. For information, email townandcountrydance@ airenet.com or contact 403728-3333. Dance to live music – jukebox rock, a four-piece 50’s & 60’s rock band. Light refreshments for purchase.

Late lunch included in admission. Poodle skirts, bobby socks and Brylcream encouraged.

Hosted by Town & Country and Country Pride Dance.

Town & Country Dance Club Couples Old Time Social Dance Lessons - six consecutive Tuesday evenings beginning Oct. 14th through to Nov. 18th at the Bower-Kin Community Center - 85 Boyce St. $70 a couple or $35 for singles. No need to have a partner but pre-registration is required in order to keep the male/female ratio equitable. Dry comfortable shoes required for comfort and to keep dance floor clean.

Things start at 7 p.m. with Step Above – more advanced. At 8 p.m. it’s basic social dance for beginner to intermediate.

403-728-3333 or 403-391-3016 to register as space is limited.

Email contact is townandcountrydance@airenet.com.

Scottish Country Dancing has classes held weekly at Knox Presbyterian Church through to

May. A certified teacher comes from Edmonton to conduct the class. SCD is not Highland dancing but is more like square dancing. No partner needed, no need to be Scottish. 403343-0975 or 403-347-0907 or visit www.reddeerscottishcountrydancers.weebly.com.

Dance for the health of it. Working in a team, learn easy dance steps while enjoying a variety of music. Everyone is welcome – families, couples, solos and teens. No dance experience necessary. Twenty-four sessions for $120. Maximum 24 participants. Sessions run Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Contact Connie at 403-396-1523.

in honour of her mother, Judy, who passed away from ALS last year. Judy was passionate about curling, leading Carrie, along with friends and family, to begin an annual fundraising event.

Donations will be accepted at the Funspeil, as well as on the ALS Curl for a Cure fundraising web site. Registration must be completed by Nov. 4th. You can sponsor the 2014 Judy Schweitzer ALS Curl for the Cure by visiting www.alsab.ca or by donating directly at the event.

Contemporary Showcase Festival 2014 Nov. 21st and 22nd at RDC. Registration deadline – Oct. 31st.

This non-competitive festival is for piano, voice & compositions, open to the students of

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NGS MEETINGS Travel Memories runs Nov. 5th from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the Red Deer Public Library, downtown branch, Waskasoo Meeting Room. Our speaker this month will share pictures and tales of her travels through the cosmopolitan cities of Barcelona and Paris. Come to the library and appreciate some beautiful photography.

Listen to our presenter and share your own travel adventures, while enjoying coffee or tea with us. 403-346-2100.

Daytime Documentaries – Nov. 12th from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the Red Deer Public Library, Downtown Branch, Waskasoo Meeting

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Past lives, dreams and Soul Travel! Free spiritual experiences discussion on Nov. 5th, 7-8 p.m. at Red Deer Library, 4818 – 49th St. Free Spiritual Experiences Guidebook for all guests. 403-314-5353 or visit www.spiritualexperience. org. Presented by ECKANKAR CANADA in Alberta.

On Nov. 8th, the fifth annual Judy Schweitzer ALS Curl for a Cure will be taking place at the Michener Hill Curling Club!

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any music teacher in central Alberta. We will accept the performance of any Canadian composition, including more ‘popular’ music. For more information and registration forms, call Joyce at 403-346-8617 or Janice at 403-783-5377 or email Joyce at jtemms@shaw.ca.

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

A presentation on celiac disease runs Oct. 18th from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Downtown House (5414 – 43 St.) with JoAnne Murray from the Calgary chapter of the Canadian Celiac Association who will discuss Celiac disease, the gluten-free diet, the new legislation, label reading and resources. For more information, contact Fay at 403-347-3248.

Struggling with Hearing Loss?

Frustrated? Isolated? Let’s get together and start a community for the Hard of Hearing.

Please join Speak Up Central Alberta on Oct. 16th from 12:30 - 2 p.m. at ABC Restaurant to share your thoughts and ideas.

Everyone is welcome - the hard of hearing, their families, service providers and caregivers.

(This is not a sales meeting.)

RSVP speakupcentralalberta@ gmail.com or 403-356-1598.

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403-346-3356 Do you love to sing? Join our adult choir, the Red Deer Chamber Singers, where you will enjoy an environment of positive learning and quality music. Practices are at Sunnybrook United Church, 12 Stanton St. at 7 p.m. We will be preparing for our annual Renaissance Feast performances, to be held at the end of November. Contact Sadie at 403-3475166 for more information.

may be available available. This group aims at providing strategies and tools that can help people respond rather than react, flex rather than snap and act rather than stand still. Skills learned can improve your relationships and assist you in supporting your family and friends. Call Shalom Counselling Centre at 403-342-0339 to register.

Room. Our documentary this month is about Sixto Rodriguez, the greatest 70’s rock icon who never was. Bootleg recordings made it to South Africa after his career ended in the States.

Years later, two fans track down their hero in Detroit, working construction. Join us for this award winning film and enjoy coffee or tea with us as the winter season approaches. A discussion facilitated by a staff member will follow the film. Everyone is welcome. 403-346-2100.

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

Managing Change Effectively will be offered in Lacombe Tuesdays Oct. 14th, 21st & 28th at the Neighbourhood Place. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Fee $150 – subsidies

Overeaters Anonymous meets Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. at Mighty Fortress Lutheran Church, 51 Alford Ave. This 12-step program of recovery is for individuals experiencing difficulty with eating behaviours. No dues or fees. See www.oa.org, or phone Phyl at 403-347-4188.

TOPS – Take off Pounds Sensibly – we meet every Monday in the basement of the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd.

Weigh-in occurs between 6 and 6:45 p.m., program starts from 7 to 8 p.m. Drop in for a free evening or call Kathleen at 587-272-2727.

Writers’ Ink, the Red Deer and District writers group for authors of all genres 18 years and older meets every Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. at Sunnybrook Farm Museum. Small membership and drop-in fees apply.

First three visits free. For more info contact Carol Ritten Smith at 403-350-7480 or by email at studio2@telus.net.

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BY JIM CLAGGETT Red Deer Express If you’re looking for a sport to boost your cardio benefit then archery isn’t for you but before you dismiss it completely, realize there are other gains to be made.

“It’s not really a physically demanding sport,” admits Rob Adams, president of the Central Alberta Archers.

“The social benefits are huge. With our junior program we’ve had lots of kids with attention deficit, social interaction skills lacking and they just flourish in this environment.”

The youth segment of the club is encouraged to push themselves as far as they want to go. For example, two members are aiming at a very lofty target, the Canada Winter Games.

The numbers show the sport has been seeing gains in popularity throughout the Central Alberta region.

“We have 90 kids in our junior program over three sessions and a waiting list of 70,” said Adams. “So if we could get more volunteers in here to coach we could run more sessions and have more kids involved.”

Adams says there was a bump in membership coming on the heels of the popular movie The Hunger Games but he applies some credit to the fact archery is easy on the pocket book.

“For the kids to come in, juniors, it’s $250 for six months. We supply all the equipment. They show up in their sneakers and t-shirts and shoot.”

It’s also another sport where all members of the family can participate and you can pull back on a bowstring at any age, he said.

“We were at nationals recently and the youngest archer was three and the oldest was 83.”

Archers are able to shoot at paper targets or 3-D foam targets of various animals like deer and bear. Each one comes with its own scoring system.

An arrow can travel at very high speed, depending on the bow being used, ranging from under 200 ft. per second to around 360 ft. per second so safety at the club is a high priority.

“You stand behind the shooting line, shoot your three arrows then stand back,” said Adams. “During our junior program there are parent volunteers who monitor the lines and we’ll call ‘Lines clear, everybody retrieve your arrows’ when everyone is done shooting.”

In target archery you have two minutes and 10 seconds to shoot your arrows which might sound like a lot of time to most people.

“A lot of it is mental so you prepare yourself and set your feet. You load your arrow, focus yourself, you draw, you aim and you release.”

But he says sometimes that time ticks down right to the wire because the archer really needs to put the emphasis on focus.

For the vast majority of people the sport of archery is about having fun but some of course are looking to reach a higher level with some turning pro.

Adams also says he likes the individual nature of the sport and the flexibility.

“You can do whatever you want with archery. You can chuck arrows once a year or you can shoot every day,” said Adams. “It’s totally what you want to put into it and that’s also what you get out of it.” sports@reddeerexpress.com

SQUARING OFF – The annual iHotel fall classic was held by the Red Deer College Queen’s volleyball team this past weekend where the Queens were divided into two teams for more playing time as well as welcoming back former players to form an alumni team. One of the Queen’s teams faced off against the alumni team this past Saturday afternoon, where Kelsey Tymkow went on a serving streak, however the Jenna Swan/Red Deer Express alumni team won the match.

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Rebels assistant coach leading women’s team

BY JIM CLAGGETT Red Deer Express It’s not the normal group of hockey players he instructs nor is it the regular time he hits the ice for practice, but Steve O’Rourke was out there just the same.

The Rebels assistant coach was at the Dawe Arena for 10 p.m. to run a group of ladies through the paces at their first practice.

“One of our guys in the front office got a call about this and they looked at me and said it was probably something I’d want to do,” he said.

“With my background of a ton of hockey schools and different things like that, I’ve actually worked with the female program in the past. It kind of fit. I’m in.”

The players range from having not skated on anything other than figure skates to some ringette players, but O’Rourke says while they might be good skaters it is a different element in chasing a puck around instead of a ring.

His years as a coach at various levels paid off in a small way at the start of the practice in an unusual manner.

“No one mentioned I had to brings pucks,” he said.

“So with a little coaching experience, I went straight to the Zamboni guy. He’s always got pucks.”

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Some reflections on the Ryder Cup Another Ryder Cup is in the books and the ledger will show another European victory over the Americans.

O’Rourke says it’s a part of being with the Rebels organization to take on tasks like this within the community.

“Our kids are always involved in things from D.A.R.E. programs to school reading to anything that comes across to sports orientated - we’re always involved and welcoming people to invite us out.”

Becky Jardine, the organizer behind this push for women’s hockey, was delighted to see a member of the Rebels’ team out on the ice with them.

“I just went in and said this is what I’m trying to get started, would you let somebody come,” she said about approaching the Rebels. “I didn’t realize they were actually going to send me a coach, which is perfect.”

O’Rourke said he had a little bit of a template to work from heading into this practice but he expected he might have to wing it at some point as well.

“You don’t know what the levels are going to be, the enthusiasm and everything,” he said.

“Essentially it’s always the foundation of the basics, the passing, the skating and the receiving. This is just going to be fun and anytime I’m doing something with hockey it’s good.”

The women meet Mondays at the Dawe for 21 sessions over the winter.

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CLAGGETT It boiled down to the simple fact the Europeans just flat out played better than the Americans and that about sums up golf at any level.

Apparently Phil Mickelson has a vastly different view of what went wrong over in Scotland last week.

During the post cup press gathering he essentially tore apart team captain Tom Watson’s blueprint for the American squad.

Many journalists there said it was the most awk-

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ward press conference they’ve seen in quite awhile because during Phil’s frank discussion of the plan, Watson was sitting just a few chairs over.

Many have applauded Phil for saying out loud what the American players were thinking. Some have come down hard on him for blasting a legend such as Watson in front of the viewing public. Now Phil may have had an ulterior motive as he was benched by Watson for one day of play when he felt he should play.

So was this sour grapes or a heartfelt response to yet another thumping at the hands of the Euros?

Well, I have yet to see a captain hit a shot in Ryder Cup play so you can score that one for Watson. He didn’t miss critical putts or hit wayward drives like the players.

At the same time, his decision to bench Jordan Speith and Patrick Reed right after they clobbered

the Europeans in the morning was a bad call, flat out.

Word is Watson was all about doing it his way and his way only and when you have a bunch of millionaires on the team it might not be the best approach, legendary golfer or not.

Now maybe there is something as to who you play at certain times but the simple answer is ride the hot hand and you’ll likely be fine.

Once again the Europeans went at it with precision shot making and timely putting. The Americans countered with playing their own ball very well but terrible results when they had to really partner up.

All this was followed with some schoolyard finger pointing in public.

At least they have two years to work on the next blueprint.

Maybe Phil and Tom can brainstorm on this one together. sports@reddeerexpress.com

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Melding opposite elements in your home design Most of us love the combination of sweet and salty.

My personal favourite is theatre popcorn with a box of sweet chocolate covered peanuts thrown in. I have done this since I was a kid and usually get a weird look thrown my way if I am at the movies with someone new!

The sweet/salty opposite is a delight on my tongue and I never get tired of this combination!

Candied bacon, chocolate covered pretzels and even tangy ribs with a sweet blueberry sauce will completely satisfy that sweet/ salty craving, are you hungry yet?

These two flavours being complete opposites hit different taste buds at the same time and cause delightful confusion to our senses. It can be the same in decorat-

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Contrasting colours and textures throw us curveballs that take a few extra seconds to process which is delightful! If you have a neutral room complete with polished smooth hardwood, glass tables and smooth leather furniture you have created a one dimensional, smooth room.

Add in a tactile accessory, even it if is still neutral and people will

be instantly drawn to its touch and feel. Add a sharp colour contrast to that accessory and you have now engaged their sense of sight AND touch – they won’t be able to resist!

It is a good practice to use sweet and salty in your design.

Kitchens are an excellent example of where this can be employed. Most people use shiny granite countertops and polished appliances. Soften the look with a painted rather than stained cabinet or possibly with a textured tile backsplash to add that supple, textural element to the room.

Some rooms just need a little softness and fabric additions to windows, and table tops can also be a welcome addition to a ‘hard’ room. Bathrooms can tend to be

a little too sweet at times as most elements in these rooms need to be cleanable. Don’t be afraid to add salt to your bathroom with a soft window treatment or fabric covered bench or make up chair.

Why shouldn’t there be a few fuzzy toss cushions in your bathroom?

Remember you can add contrast with texture, colour or both.

Colour can add just enough difference to a room to take some of the ‘sameness’ away, especially if it is a vibrant or warm colour.

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It can be a simple fix to create a salty hit into a sugary room.

I have staged many homes where a simple accessory in the opposite texture will create perfect balance. If you have too much shine, add natural matte elements such as straw, wood or brick. If you home is too matte and bland, dress it up with a pop of colour and some reflective elements such as chrome or sequins.

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Tips for your first mortgage renewal A lot can change in a year when it comes to mortgages. These changes can provide great opportunities for mortgagees to refinance their mortgage at the time of renewal in order to save money. Unfortunately, most people are under the impression that once they sign on the dotted line they are locked into their mortgage agreement for the specified term. One study found that a staggering 70% of people simply renew their mortgage every year without even looking into other options! Refinancing can give you the leverage to make your mortgage more affordable. Here are five tips to help you prepare for your first mortgage renewal and save thousands of dollars!

1. Plan in advance - mortgage renewals are mailed out months before the renewal date. This gives you plenty of time to shop around for the best rate. Many mortgage professionals recommend a four to six month window to negotiate because that’s how long a lender may guarantee a discounted rate. By planning ahead you could find yourself a rate significantly lower with another lender or have a nicely discounted rate to fall back on.

2. Do your research - mortgage research isn’t a one-time process you perform when buying you first home, it’s a topic you should revisit each year. The reason for ongoing research relates to the changes that occur in the marketplace. It is important to keep up-to-date with mortgage trends so you don’t get swindled into a higher rate than you deserve. The key thing to avoid when shopping for a new rate is signing

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CHARANIA with a bank’s posted rate. These rates are usually the highest the bank charges and all that extra interest will accumulate quickly, adding thousands to your mortgage total. Take the time and know what trends are doing so you can recognize a good rate when it comes along.

3. Don’t avoid the switch - some mortgagees are scared to switch lenders because of hidden fees and the paperwork that may be involved with the process. If you do your research and start early enough there is no reason to avoid switching your mortgage lender. When you make a switch at renewal time there is usually no monetary penalty. Switching allows you to take advantage of lower rates and save you money, so take the plunge if you find a better deal.

4. Negotiate on everything - most people only negotiate the interest rate when they’re applying for or renewing a mortgage, but all variables are open to discussion! Make sure you know the importance of the amortization period, fixed versus variable rates and payment schedule flexibility so your negotiation power is up to its full potential. All these variables can help reduce your payments, interest rate, and overall payment period.

5. Work with a professional - some mort-

gagees find all this information rather overwhelming and some simply don’t have the time to do the necessary research. If you find yourself fitting into one of these two categories then consider hiring a mortgage professional. These brokers work for you and will handle all the shopping and negotiations required to make your mortgage more manageable. Whether you decide to work with a professional or not make sure to do some research for

yourself. It’s always a good idea to have the basic knowledge fully understood before jumping into one of the biggest purchases of your life.

If you are ever unsure of any specifics, call your mortgage broker or professional to clarify. We are happy to help guide you through.

Alim Charania is a mortgage broker with Dominion Lending Centres - Regional Mortgage Group in Red Deer.

Protect your family from the ‘silent killer’ While November gets attention for Remembrance Day and for being the month we change our clocks back (in much of Canada), it is also marks the time of year when most heating systems get pressed back into service. That brings the threat of carbon monoxide in our homes.

While smoke alarms have had more than 25 years to become part of homes, CO alarms are still a relatively new entry.

Since CO mixes with air, that means that a CO alarm can be installed

anywhere: on the ceiling alone or as a combination smoke/CO alarm (battery powered or hardwired); down near floor-level (plug-in); or on a bookcase or shelf (battery power only) - If you choose a plugin or hardwired model, be sure it also has a battery backup. A power outage is no time to be unprotected.

- Symptoms of CO exposure include feelings similar to the flu, without the fever. Another telltale sign that you may have CO in your home: you feel lethargic, nau-

seous and achy at home but feel better when you go out. When you return, the flu-like symptoms return.

- Two of today’s most popular CO alarm choices are: models that have battery backup and continuous (not push-button) digital displays that show you if low levels of the gas are present, allowing you to take corrective action before an emergency can happen, and CO alarms that have sealed lithium batteries that last 10 years from activation. www.newscanada.com

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