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COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS SPIRIT - Big Brothers Big Sisters In-School Case Worker Erica Bolze and City of Lacombe Community Economic Development Manager Guy Lapointe show off just a few of the wreaths available for auction in the Festival of Wreaths. The wreaths will be decoBrian Vossen/Lacombe Express rating the Lacombe Memorial Centre for the next few weeks.

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Youth Unlimited named Not for Profit of the Year Local organization serves young people throughout Central Alberta

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express

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entral Alberta Youth Unlimited staff members are happy to be awarded for their work with young people in the community and beyond.

At the Lacombe and District Chamber of Commerce Awards earlier this month, Central Alberta Youth Unlimited was named Not for Profit of the Year.

Executive Director Jake Schellenberg said that Youth Unlimited has always made strong efforts to benefit the community and it is nice to receive some recognition for that effort.

“It’s super encouraging to be recognized by the community that way.”

Schellenberg said Youth Unlimited has succeeded at adapting to culture while still personifying the principles of the organization.

He said that Youth Unlimited is a Christian organization, but needs to connect with people in a way that all people understand in order to accomplish its goals.

To accomplish this, Central Alberta Youth Unlimited works to share the principles of Christianity rather than the religion itself, Schellenberg said. He added that the strategy so far seems to be successful.

“We want to see (Christ’s) principles come alive,” said Schellenberg. “We want to see people serving and giving and loving and those kinds of things. I think we’ve done a pretty good job of reaching out to everybody.”

While religion can sometimes ostracize people, Schellenberg said many of the principles of Christianity are not unique to the Christian faith.

So, Youth Unlimited is able to reach out to everyone regardless of religion, socioeconomic background, race or other factors.

As to what earned Central Alberta Youth Unlimited the Not for Profit of the Year Award, Schellenberg said he thinks it would be the organization’s strong desire and ability to respond to the needs of the community.

He gave the example of the YU-Turn Centre.

“It was so obvious to us that Lacombe in particular needed a home for kids to come and hang out and play,” said Schellenberg.

“That project ended up being an awesome thing for us as an organization and I think the community as well.”

Schellenberg added that the YU-Turn Centre also gave Youth Unlimited a permanent presence in the community.

This of course has allowed them to even

better respond to the community’s needs and made the organization more accessible to all.

Winning Not for Profit of the Year legitimizes the organization in a way.

He said that he hopes this recognition helps the group to become even more established in the community and hopefully can give Youth Unlimited greater accesses to more resources.

Schellenberg’s mantra when it comes to Youth Unlimited is, “Resources equal impact.”

He said that, as a non-profit organization, Youth Unlimited faces the same problems all other non-profits do, and sometimes has to put projects on hold because of it.

One example of this is the YU-Turn Housing project.

Schellenberg said while plenty of prep work has been done for the YU-Turn project, Central Alberta Youth Unlimited has not been able to get shovels in the ground in relation to the housing project because they have not yet found the sponsors or the monetary resources to begin that part of the project.

In order to be fiscally responsible, Youth Unlimited has put the YU-Turn Housing project on hold for now in order to maintain its existing programs.

Those other programs, by the way, are continuing to run quite smoothly.

In fact, Schellenberg recently returned from a pre-visit trip to Honduras in preparation for Central Alberta Youth Unlimited’s Youth Unlimited Adventure mission trip in July.

Schellenberg said the students on the trip will have the opportunity to work with a Youth Unlimited group from Honduras at a Bible camp.

Students will have a chance to do some peer-to-peer-mentoring while at the camp.

They will also do some traveling (all within the northeast corner of Honduras) and make presentations at different schools.

There will also be time for some fun amusements on the trip as well, added Schellenberg. He said the group plans to spend a little time at a resort, do some snorkeling and other fun activities.

These trips are important to the work Youth Unlimited does because they help, “Convince students they are not the centre of the universe.”

He explained young people often forget how privileged we are in our society and these trips serve as good reminders and opportunities to serve.

Winning this award this year also shows some recognition to the recent changes that have taken place with Youth Unlim-

RECOGNITION - Central Alberta Youth Unlimited Executive Director Jake Schellenberg displays the award recently granted to the organization by the Lacombe and District Chamber of Brian Vossen/Lacombe Express Commerce for Not for Profit of the Year. ited in the region.

In the past year, the local organization has expanded and now has a presence in Ponoka, Rimbey and Red Deer as well as Lacombe. To recognize this change, the group changed its name from Wolf Creek Youth Unlimited to Central Alberta Youth Unlimited.

Schellenberg said he hopes the group can keep expanding. He said that for him, when it comes to progress, maintaining what Youth Unlimited has already

achieved isn’t enough.

“Sitting still is going backwards.”

That being said, Schellenberg still recognizes it is important for the organization to stay stable and cover its fundamentals.

He said in the current short-term future goals for Central Alberta Youth Unlimited include maintaining a strong presence on campuses, slowing expanding the organization and getting the YU-Turn Housing project off the ground.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters set for Festival of Wreaths fundraiser

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express Big Brothers Big Sisters is ready to roll with the Festival of Wreaths for the fifth year running.

The Festival of Wreaths is a BBBS fundraising where local businesses decorate and donate wreathes for auction by BBBS with the money going to support programs. This year’s wreathes have been up in the Lacombe Memorial Centre for about a week now and bidding for them opens today.

Executive Director Crystal Zens said BBBS has seen a great response for the fundraiser this year. She added it seems as though people are more comfortable with the idea now that it has been operating for a few years.

“People are actually calling our office asking when are they going to be online?

When can we bid on them?” said Zens. “So people anticipate it now which makes it a lot more successful as a fundraiser and the busi-

ness support has been really great.”

This year is the first time Erica Bolze, BBBS in-school case worker, has been a part of the Festival of Wreaths. She said the Festival requires a lot of effort on the parts of the organizers, but is well worth it. Bolze added she enjoys seeing the different themes and looks of the wreaths that supporters come up with.

“Everyone has dreamed up all these ideas,” said Bolze. “It’s really cool.”

Zens said the Lacombe and area business community is very competitive when it comes to creating the wreaths for the Festival. She added the event has become a great teambuilding exercise among some businesses and also shows great community spirit.

“It’s a fun way to show your company’s community spirit,” said Zens.

She added the community members who bid on the wreaths also show incredible spirit. “I think our

community is incredibly giving. I say that year after year. It’s not hard to sell them on supporting great causes - us and other charities. We’re really blessed in this community to have such close-knit business relationships.”

The City of Lacombe allows BBBS to display the wreathes at the Lacombe Memorial Centre. Community Economic Development Manager Guy Lapointe said the LMC is the perfect venue to give the wreaths lots of exposure.

“This is a great central gathering area,” said Lapointe. “Everybody gets to see them and gets lots of time to look at them and then they can bid.”

Lapointe added the fundraiser ties in well with the Light Up the Night Festival, which began last night with the Big Band Swinging Singing Christmas Concert at the LMC. He said the event gives the Festival of Wreaths even more exposure and the wreaths help decorate the LMC for the

Christmas season.

Zens agreed.

“This is a very busy hub at Christmas,” said Zens. “So it’s a huge blessing for the LMC to be able to host us.”

This was a special year for the Festival of Wreaths as it was the first time the event has been held in Blackfalds. Zens said eight businesses in Blackfalds have come on board to create wreaths which are on display at the Abbey Centre.

Zens also said the expansion into Blackfalds speaks to how strong the local BBBS programming is.

She added as Blackfalds is a rapidly growing community, it needs programs like BBBS. “I think Blackfalds is a really fast-paced, growing community, especially with youth and the needs for youth services are really growing as well.”

Bidding for the auctioning of the wreaths is done online or through a silent auction book at the LMC. Online bidding is updated instantly and the silent

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Bidding remains open until Dec. 16th. To bid, visit www.bidsforkids.kintera. org. news@lacombeexpress.com

NIGHT LIGHT - The City’s lamp stand Christmas decorations offer a small preview of what is to come with the Light Up the Night Festival, which began last night. Tonight, Lacombe will glow with the Tim Horton’s Santa Claus Parade and the turning on of the landmark light display at Brian Vossen/Lacombe Express the Lacombe Memorial Centre.

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Thursday, November 27, 2014

Christmas trade show at Abbey Centre

BY KALISHA MENDONSA Lacombe Express A local promoter has brought together a multi-faceted trade show that will have something to entice every member of the family, she said.

Maria Pais-Martins, event creator and manager, has been working to bring 105 different vendors to the Abbey Centre this weekend. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, a multitude of vendors will take over the Centre, with goods varying from homebaked goods, to handmade jewellery and everything in between.

The event is free of admission charge.

“We have probably 60 per cent handcrafted goods and maybe 40 per cent commercial home-based businesses. It’s a great support to all the moms and dads who work hard to create these goods,” said Pais-Martins.

The show has a family friendly aspect, organizers said.

Elsa and Olaf from Disney’s Frozen will be making appearances in the afternoon of both event days.

The characters will be available for photos for kids at no charge.

Elsa will pay her visit during the hours of 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Sunday. Olaf will be at the show Saturday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Kids can also play in the Abbey Centre play area that boasts as being one of the tallest indoor play centres in all of Canada.

Pais-Martins has also brought in Red Deer local organization Momstown to host a craft corner for kids as part of the trade show.

A colouring contest will also take place with prizes for each age-group winner.

The first 150 guests of the event will also receive free swag bags with items from vendors included in the giveaway.

“Blackfalds is a fast growing community. We have a lot of young families; a lot of small children so I know this is the buzz right now.

“It’s a great way for people to meet. With the market this

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“Cases we had seen initially were what we considered sporadic. This has now changed,” said Dr. Gerry Predy, AHS’ senior medical officer of health. “The level of influenza activity in the community we’re seeing now – including reported outbreak activity – tells us that influenza season has begun.”

As of Nov. 15th, there have been 219 individual cases of influenza confirmed in Alberta, including 69 hospitalized cases and seven deaths. Three outbreaks have been reported in Alberta in November.

More than 926,500 doses of vaccine have been administered to Albertans this season, as of Nov. 15th.

“Uptake of influenza vaccine has been impressive so far, but we’re certainly not where we want to be yet,” said Predy.

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year, it was such a great meeting place and I know that this weekend will be just like that,” said Pais-Martins.

“It’s a place for people to go – they don’t even have to buy anything, but it’s a great way to get out and say hi to your friends and meet your neighbours. It’s the time of year where you just want to be together and spend time with everyone.”

The Blackfalds Food Bank will be at the trade show collecting donations for their cause. Each person who contributes to the food bank will be entered to win a special draw of a gift basket. One basket will be given away each day.

The trade show will also include a chance for guests to win a handcrafted wire tree made by a local jewellery designer. Pais-Martins described the tree as, “Just beautifully crafted – it’s got little Christmas decorations on it and is a great feature of this event.”

Vendors are able to participate in their own 50/50 draw, where half of the proceeds will go to a chosen winner and the other half to the Blackfalds Food Bank. kmendonsa@lacombeexpress.com

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POLICE BRIEFS LACOMBE POLICE CONDUCTS CHECK STOP On Nov. 21st, members of the Lacombe Police Service in conjunction with the Alberta Sheriffs conducted roadside check stops at various locations in Lacombe as part of the Enhanced Alberta Check Stop Program.

During this 10 hour period, a total of 850 vehicles were ultimately stopped and checked.

One driver was found to be a suspended driver, two

drivers were issued 24-hour suspensions, one vehicle was seized as per the Alberta Immediate Roadside Sanctions, one seizure was made under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, six offences were identified under the Gaming and Liquor Act, two offences were identified under the Graduated Driver and Licensing Program for New Drivers and 17 violation tickets and written warnings were issued.

During this check stop,

by Brian Vossen MADD representatives were also present, volunteering their time to speak to drivers and passengers of the vehicles to bring awareness to impaired driving.

The representatives were also handing out packages which contained information on impaired driving.

Sgt. Rick Kohut of the Lacombe Police Service advised that despite no impaired drivers being identified during this check stop, drivers were cooperative

and numerous positive comments were received regarding the police presence on the roads.

STOLEN JEWELRY RECOVERED During the week of Nov. 16th-18th, Blackfalds RCMP recovered jewelry that police later linked to four separate thefts in Central Alberta.

Most of the jewelry has been identified by its proper owners and the only pieces yet to be recovered are a men’s

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gold Guess watch, a men’s metal Nixon watch, a woman’s unnamed round face watch with silver bracelet, a men’s ring, a silver bracelet and two earrings.

The Blackfalds RCMP received more than 25 phone calls inquiring whether the jewelry may have come from their respective thefts.

It is apparent that jewelry remains a popular commodity for thieves to steal, officials say.

In most of the phone calls when the victim was asked what was stolen the police would receive a general description of the jewelry which makes it difficult for police to identify.

The RCMP are suggesting that people do an inventory of what jewelry they possess including taking pictures of the pieces so that identification is possible should it ever be stolen or lost.

The Blackfalds RCMP are also suggesting to people to protect their valuable pieces of jewelry in their homes by not leaving them in jewelry boxes on their dressers in their bedrooms.

Thieves know where to go to steal the jewelry if it is left in the usual place. Hiding the pieces or using a safety deposit box to protect jewelry are two options.

Jewelry that has sentimental value should also be protected as the thieves are normally taking everything and then sorting it out later.

RING AND OTHER PROPERTY LOCATED Sometime during the day of Nov 14th, rural residence between Red Deer and Sylvan Lake was entered by breaking a window to the home. Once inside the residence, suspect/suspects stole several items including jewelry and a 22 caliber Ducks Unlimited rifle.

Included in the jewelry stolen was a 2013 Allen Cup Championship ring. The stolen property was later recovered on Nov. 19th from a vehicle, also believed to be stolen, in Blackfalds.

POLICE OFFERS TIPS TO HELP IDENTIFY SCAMS While frauds and scams are prevalent throughout the year, there always seems to be an increase around Christmas since people are generally in the spirit of giving and feeling generous.

Genuine charities are more than happy to give you the time and opportunity to research them and decide where best to donate your money.

It is important for citizens to remember that even though scams change frequently in an effort to remain effective and deceptive, the basic premise often remains the same.

Some of the most common that are reported to the police are email fraud/Internet scams, identity theft and identity fraud, credit/debit card fraud, investment and securities fraud and counterfeit currency.

The most challenging scams or frauds for police to investigate are those originating over the Internet. Unlike local businesses with stores in our community, or international and international companies with a proven reputation and track record, individuals on the internet or social media can pose themselves as anyone or anything, and can literally be anywhere in the world.

Generally speaking, the best rule of thumb has been and continues to be if it’s too good to be true, it probably is.

Even though fraud artists and scammers keep changing the ‘details’ of the scam, here are eight basic tips on how to recognize a scam: - People don’t pay more than something is worth. If you are selling something and a potential buyer offers to pay more fore the item and have you send them back the difference, it’s a scam.

- In Canada, there are no taxes or fees associated with winning cash prizes. If you receive notification that you won a contest you never entered and are told you have to pay taxes, duties or other fees to receive the prize, it’s a scam.

- If someone in your family claims to be in jail and is requesting bail money, contact the alleged arresting police department or another family member to verify the arrest before paying any kind of fee for their release.

- Banks and credit card companies already know your personal information details. If someone contacts you claiming to be from either of these organizations and asks for any kind of personal information to ‘verify activity in your account’ or something similar, it is a scam.

- There are a lot of madeup, fraudulent charities and causes only out to steal your money, especially during the holidays.

Do your research on the legitimacy of charitable groups before donating.

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OPINION Smith losing members as well as control Member’s of Alberta’s Official Opposition have seen the smoke and are running before they are overtaken by the fire.

Last week, we ran an editorial detailing how the backwards policies of the Wildrose party are going to hurt them, how the party needs to evolve to have a chance in the next election and how Danielle Smith has foolishly put her political future on the line by announcing she would resign if her party failed to form government next year.

We also commented on how a Wildrose government in 2015 seems unlikely as the party’s actions indicate they have no intention of changing their ways. Apparently, we are not the only ones who think so.

On Monday, Wildrose MLAs Kerry Towle and Ian Donovan crossed the floor to join the Progressive Conservatives. This new development further weakens the ailing Wildrose Party while bolstering the PCs, who have been growing in popularity since coming under the new leadership of Jim Prentice in September.

In her statement addressing the crossover,

Smith criticized both Towle and Donovan for leaving the party. Smith said that while MLAs Rob Anderson and Heather Forsyth crossed the floor in 2010 from government to opposition because of principle, Donovan and Towle did the opposite.

We couldn’t disagree more. Rather, it seems that principle had everything to do with Donovan and Towle’s decisions to cross the floor and in any case, it was a smart move to make.

Towle said the choice to leave her party to join the PCs was a difficult one, a decision she made only after hearing concerns from her constituents, concerns she shared, about the fracturing of the parties’ direction. She added that she felt that while Wildrose claims to be a free-voting party, she was being told how to vote too much.

Donovan said that he left the opposition because of his respect for Prentice’s leadership and questionable tactics in Smith’s own leadership. He said it is, “Hard to follow someone when they say they’re not sure they’re going to lead the team if they do not win the next game.”

It is sooner that expect-

ed, but we did predict that Smith’s vow to step down should she not become premier next election would come back to bite her from behind. Smith is trying to

make it seem like her defectors have poor morals because she is upset they are leaving, but really she has no one to blame but herself.

Wildrose has no direc-

tion, no strong leadership, and lacks appeal to urban voters.

Why should its members be forced to go down with the ship?

Editor bids fond farewell to the Lacombe Express It is time for me to say goodbye.

After a year and a half with the Lacombe Express and three and a half years working in the newspaper industry, I have decided that my future lies outside the field of journalism and I will soon be leaving the industry to embark upon a new path.

While I am saying goodbye to the newspaper and my life as a journalist, I am incredibly proud of the accomplishments I have made throughout my career, particularly those made during my time with the Express.

Being the editor of a brand new paper, starting from scratch and building it from the ground floor has been an incredible experience for me. A year and a half ago, the Lacombe Express was a publication recognized by few.

When I would show up to cover events, people were confused as to who I was, who I was with and

BRIAN

VOSSEN what I was doing there. Over time, the newspaper has grown to be recognizable by most everyone in Lacombe, Blackfalds and area and has become a valued source of local news to our readers.

I am very happy to have been a part of that. In building the Express, I have established and maintained a number of healthy business relationships with several different organizations and individuals in the community.

I have moved around a lot during my time in this business and have written farewell columns at four other weekly newspapers previously. Each time, I have comment-

ed on how difficult it is to leave the community I have become a part of through the paper.

Thankfully, I will not have to do that this time. I am incredibly happy Lacombe will continue to be my home for the foreseeable future even though I will no longer be with the newspaper.

Being a member of the media is an advantageous occupation when one is new to the community. It’s a job that requires you to meet with a lot of different people in the community for a lot of different reasons and in a way forces you to become part of that community quickly because of it.

As such, I have never had much difficulty ‘settling in’ each time my career took me to a new locale. And each time my career demanded that I move on from one community, it became harder to leave.

I have greatly enjoyed connect-

ing with the community of Lacombe and have enjoyed becoming a part of this great City through my work. Instead of lamenting on how my time here is over, I am glad to be able to say I am excited to continue being a part of this community as a resident in this fine City.

Lacombe has so much to offer in so many areas as a community and while I feel that I have settled into this community well and am proud to call Lacombe home, I also feel that I have only scratched the surface of what Lacombe has to offer and am looking forward to taking advantage of more of those opportunities in the coming months.

In closing, I would just like to say thank you to all who have supported myself and the Lacombe Express during my time here. I wish you all the best. Thank you and goodbye. news@lacombeexpress.com

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Alberta Downs could close before 2015 season

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express Lacombe’s local horseracing track, Alberta Downs, has been denied any racing dates in 2015 by Horseracing Alberta.

Early this month, shortly after the racing season at Alberta Downs wrapped up this year, Alberta Downs Owner Robert (Bob) Allen was contacted by Horse Racing Alberta, the branch of the Alberta Government that governs horseracing within the province.

He was then presented with a letter stating Alberta Downs would not be given any race dates for the 2015 season.

Allen said he was shocked by the decision, especially because he already had received draft dates from HRA earlier.

“I can’t believe they did this to me,” said Allen.

The only reason HRA gave for the decisions was that it was, “In the best interests of racing.” Allen did not agree.

Before Alberta Downs, harness racing in Alberta was on the verge of extinction, argued Allen. He added in the six years Alberta Downs has been operating, it has built up a strong fan base and clientele.

“We provided a place for them to race,” said Allen.

Allen went on to say that he has heard few complaints with how Alberta

Downs runs and heard little support by those who frequent the track for HRA’s decision.

Alberta Downs is the only one-mile track in the province and all of Western Canada, said Allen.

He added the track size is something he likes to brag about because of this and doesn’t understand why HRA would want to stop anyone from racing there.

This past year, Alberta Downs has had some financial difficulties.

Allen said he had to make $500,000 worth of safety upgrades to the facility this year in order to run and also was billed $420,000

by Lacombe County for the paving of the road to the race track.

In spite of these financial setbacks, Allen said Alberta Downs still saw an incredibly successful season of racing, which makes him even more confused about HRA’s decision.

Allen said that 59 days of successful racing were held at Alberta Downs and the track even hosted a great super finals event on Nov. 1st.

“We got through it,” said Allen. “We had the best races, some unbelievable races.”

Allen said if he had to guess, he would say that HRA’s reasoning for not giving Alberta Downs any race dates in the 2015 season has to do with budget

FINAL STRETCH - Racers approach the finish line in a race held at Alberta Downs earlier this year. concerns. He added that Calgary has a new horse track coming online in 2015 and that may have made Alberta Downs redundant in the eyes of HRA. While Allen admitted there is the possibility that Alberta Downs could receive rates dates for a later season another year, it would be incredibly difficult to start the track back

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up again after it had not been operation for a season.

He added that he is not the only one hurt by this decision, saying local horse trainers, owners and racers now have to find other ven-

ues to house and train their animals, forcing many to go to Edmonton or further to do so.

Allen said he plans to appeal the decision by HRA and is looking for support from those who would like

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Horse Racing Alberta did not respond to attempts by the Lacombe Express to contact them before press time. news@lacombeexpress.com

2014 Business of the Year award winners The Town of Blackfalds 2014 Business of the Year Awards, sponsored by the Blackfalds & District Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Blackfalds Economic Development & Tourism Board were presented Tuesday evening at a recognition ceremony and mixer at the Civic Centre.

The three categories of awards presented were Service Business of the Year, Retail Business of the Year and Community Spirit Business of the Year.

Nominations for these awards were accepted from Oct. 10th to Nov. 10th and the nomination forms were available at over 40 local businesses as well online.

Mayor Melodie Stol provided greetings to those in attendance on behalf of the Town of Blackfalds council and spoke of the importance of small business in the community, noting that, “All of the growth in the Town and surrounding area is making many people look to Blackfalds and its welcoming environment as the place that they want to make their business dreams come true.”

All of the businesses that received nominations were acknowledged by the President of the Blackfalds & District Chamber of Commerce, Carlene Kowalchuk. These included Focus Family Chiropractic, Peaceful

Patch Quilt Shoppe, Blackfalds Professional Pharmacy, Sandstone IDA Pharmacy, Alpen Dental, Blackfalds Gas & Wash, Rose’s Front Room, Main Street Hardware, Farmer’s Market, DEEEZ Workshop, Tiki Sun Studio and After the Grind.

She shared with those in attendance that, “The caliber of nominations this year was exceptional and that it was a really tough job for the judging panel to select only three award winners.”

Denise Sumner, chairperson of the Town of Blackfalds Economic Development & Tourism Board assisted Carlene Kowalchuk with introducing the 2014 Business of the Year winners and presenting them with their framed ‘Business of Distinction’ certificates.

The winners included, for Service Business of the Year – Alpen Dental; Retail Business of the Year – Peaceful Patch Quilt Shoppe and the Community Spirit Business of the Year award went to the Blackfalds Farmer’s Market.

Sumner concluded the presentation ceremony by congratulating the winners and thanking those present for their participation in the event. “It has been so great to see all of the recent achievements of the small businesses in the community.”

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SPORTS A lifetime of accomplishments through karate

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express Lacombe Karate and Kickboxing’s founding instructor has an impressive career in martial arts to look back on.

Sensei Geri Buttler has been practicing karate for nearly 30 years. She started training at the age of 37 when her sons and husband enrolled at Sensei Lyle Cheney’s karate school in Red Deer.

“My boys were in karate and they convinced me to join with them,” said Buttler.

For Buttler, karate started out solely as a form of exercise. She said she continued doing it because it was more interesting, more challenging and more complete than other methods of exercise she had tried and it also taught her the valuable skill of self-defense.

After she had been studying karate for a few years, some of Buttler’s friends wanted her to teach them what she had been learning over one summer. So, she got permission and started teaching karate herself.

“I was only going to teach for three months,” said Buttler. Obviously, plans changed and Buttler ended up teaching for years.

Buttler also taught at Cheney’s school in Red Deer. She even instructed Sensei Clint Robison, who now runs the Lacombe Karate and Kickboxing school, when he first started his karate training as a teenager.

While she got into the teaching aspect of martial arts in order to train adults, Buttler said it was actually teaching children that kept her doing it.

She said she enjoys seeing how students progress and that progression is amplified when the students are children.

“If you came to a beginner class of children, nobody knew how to do anything,” said Buttler. “You would come three months or even one month later and they are paying attention, listening and they learn so fast. You really see (the progression).”

One thing that Buttler said she found particularly interesting was meeting students years after training them.

She said she is always surprised to learn how students have progressed and what they have accomplished in martial arts and other aspects of their lives as well.

Today, Buttler is not as active in the hands-on aspects of teaching. However she is still active in many of the day-to-day op-

LIFETIME ACHIEVER – Sensei Geri Buttler of Lacombe Karate and Kickboxing, who holds a third degree black belt in karate and has been Brian Vossen/Lacombe Express training for 28 years, demonstrates a kata. erations of the Lacombe Karate and Kickboxing School.

In addition to teaching, Buttler also enjoyed the competition aspect of competing in karate. She said competitions drove her to improve even further in her karate training.

Buttler also said that she enjoyed meeting new people at tournaments and has made many friends through her years competing. She said she has developed a few friendly rivalries that she remembers fondly.

Because of her full-time job as a registered nurse (now retired), Buttler was unable to travel very far for competitions, competing at tournaments mostly in Alberta and Saskatchewan.

However, she tried to compete at as many tournaments as possible when they were in her area.

She has placed and received awards in upwards of 140 tournaments.

The only tournament she did not receive any award from was the last tournament she competed in and that was due to her having to withdraw from the competition because of an injury.

That injury, coupled with back surgery sometimes later, ended Buttler’s competition career in karate. However, she had still managed more than two decades of competition, all of them as an adult.

It is not unusual for students who begin studying martial arts as children to continue competing into their adult years.

However, it is less common to see those who enter the sport as adults to compete for so long.

Buttler was recognized for her accomplishments as a karate competitor when she was inducted into the Canadian Open Martial Arts Association Hall of Fame in 1997. This achievement is even more special considering that, when Buttler was competing, there were few female black

belt competitors.

As a result, Buttler often competed in the men’s division or in both the men’s and the women’s. Her strong competitive spirit earned Buttler the nickname ‘The Warrior’ from one sensei.

While she enjoyed numerous successes from her time competing, Buttler said she is a natural introvert and was incredibly nervous at her first competition, but still went with the encouragement of her instructors.

Buttler went on to say while she was very successful in her competition career, she said she thinks it is important students lose competitions as well. She said how you place is less important than doing your best. Losing drives students to improve more and teaches them good sportsmanship, added Buttler.

“Winning isn’t the important part. Winning is like the frosting on your cake.” news@lacombeexpress.com

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Local youth heading to underwater hockey world championships

BY KALISHA MENDONSA Lacombe Express Underwater hockey is an unconventional sport that will be taking 16-year-old Kolby Bargholz to Spain to compete on Canada’s behalf.

Originally known as octopush, underwater hockey (UWH) is gaining popularity worldwide. It is played with a weighted puck that is moved across the bottom of a pool and shot into metal troughs for points.

The sport is relatively new to Canada but is popular in places like New Zealand and Australia.

Bargholz travelled to Ottawa earlier this year to try out for the national underwater hockey team and much to her excitement, was accepted.

“I’ve been playing for

three years and it’s taken a big step from just playing for fun to all of a sudden being on a worlds team,” Bargholz said.

“I’m nervous and excited but I don’t think I’ve really processed the whole idea yet.”

Bargholz is a competitive summer swimmer and plays underwater hockey through the winter months to stay fit. In preparation for the world championships, she trains with a worlds coach, Pierre LaRose, out of Calgary once a week, and continues with her Lacombe team practices weekly as well.

Next year will be the first year in the history of underwater hockey that a Junior U-19 (under 19) girl’s team will represent Canada at the UWH World Championship. The team consists

of 10 girls from across the country that will travel as a team to Castellon de la Plana, Spain next August.

“Underwater hockey is just really fun, but it’s kind of hard to explain to people.

The most difficult part is just being able to stay down and hold your breath. Personally, I love shooting and when you get at the puck and score a goal, it’s as exciting as any other sport,” said Bargholz.

Bargholz travels to Calgary each Thursday to train with her national team and to get used to building chemistry with the other players. As an underwater sport, verbal communication isn’t possible during game play so a lot of work goes into strategies.

“I usually like playing as a forward but for the

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worlds team I was put as defence. As a defensive player, you have to worry a lot more about little rules.

When you’re just playing for fun, defence isn’t that bad but when it comes to the worlds team there are a lot of strategies you have to remember. You have to be able to read plays, and I’m still working on that,” she said.

She is still working on adjusting to a new position on her team and is eager to develop her skills.

According to Kathy Bargholz, Sharks president and mother to Kolby, her daughter is a fast swimmer and the coaches are working to use that skill to their advantage for worlds.

“When I was playing a forward centre, I’d get to the puck first and end up leaving the two wings (offense players) behind. They need to be ahead of you so you can pass forward, but no one could keep up with me. I wouldn’t be able to pass and the other team would get me. I’m now on defence because with a faster defence, there will be people to pass to,” said Kolby. The Lacombe Sharks team has grown significantly from eight to 17 players since the team started a few years ago. They are always looking for players.

Swim experience would benefit a player but is not necessary.

“If you can already swim, you’re basically set.

That is the hardest part for people who don’t swim much – just getting used to being on the bottom of the pool. Once you learn to do that, it’s easy. The competitive swimming kids can stay down for a long time.

After that, it’s just about stick handling, which you get better at eventually,” said Kolby.

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WATER WORLDS - Competitive swimmer and underwater hockey player Kolby Bargholz is one of 10 girls who will play on Team Canada during the Underwater Hockey World Kalisha Mendonsa/Lacombe Express Championship in Spain next year.

“People don’t have to be great at swimming to play.

Really, a big part is getting over the idea that it’s too hard because once you get into it, it’s not bad at all. Once you get the right equipment and your mask and snorkel and everything fit right, it’s really fun.

You just have to get over the mental barrier of the equipment – as soon as you get the gear on and set, the game is way fun.”

The Lacombe Sharks team has players from ages eight to 18. A wide variety of age is common on underwater hockey teams. Kolby said she hopes some more kids closer to her age would join the Sharks, because it would add a little more challenge.

There are two Lacombe coaches who divide the

Sharks team based on swimming skill and comfort with the sport. For people who are new to the sport, they have the option to play less competitively and to spend a little bit more time on water skill development. For others like Kolby, there are more challenging games and practices set up to keep them engaged.

Kolby said she is excited and still somewhat surprised at the notion of being part of a national team.

“Going to the world championships just makes this sport so much more special to me. It’s almost as if it was handed to me – I know I worked hard for it, I just don’t know how I got onto a worlds team already.” kmendonsa@lacombeexpress.com

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Arts Endowment Fund receives $10,000 donation

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express The Lacombe Arts Endowment Fund has received a substantial boost from a generous individual.

Jan Holoboff, a retired art teacher and long-time supporter of Lacombe’s art community, recently made a donation of $10,000 to the Lacombe Arts Endowment Fund. Her donation has allowed for the creation of a new scholarship, ‘The Jan Holoboff Junior High School Student Art Award’.

“The Jan Holoboff Junior High School Student Art Award of $250 will be handed out annually during the Lacombe Art Show and Sale,” said Mayor Steve Christie.

“On behalf of council, staff and the citizens of Lacombe, I want to thank Jan for her tremendous gift, which will help create and sustain a vibrant and sustainable artistic community in our City.”

Holoboff taught for more than 20 years at the Lacombe Junior High School and has lived in the community for 36 years. She added that she has been involved in the local arts community for, “What feels like forever.”

A desire to give back to her community is what drew Holoboff to make the $10,000 donation, she said.

Holoboff chose to give to the Arts Endowment Fund because of her previous connections as well as a belief that art sometimes does not get the support it deserves.

“I think that it’s something that our government doesn’t spend enough money on so it’s up to the public to provide funds when we can,” she said.

She added she hopes the new scholarship will encourage students to continue pursuing their artistic studies and possibly even lead to successful careers as artists.

“I just want to keep that rolling,” said Holoboff. “I just think art gets left out a lot of the time.”

She added, while she thinks art seems to get left by the wayside

GENEROSITY - City of Lacombe Recreation & Culture Services Manager Sandi Stewart, artist Jan Holoboff, Lacombe Arts Endowment Committee Chair photo submitted Shirley Flinn, and Community Services Executive Assistant Maureen MacKenzie celebrate Holoboff’s donation. at times, she recognizes that Lacombe is a very artistic and culturally-minded community and wants to help continue that trend.

Originally, Holoboff planned to keep her donation to the Art Endowment Fund anonymous, but was discouraged from doing so by many who felt the donation carried more weight with her name attached to it as Holoboff is so well-known in the local arts community. She added she hopes this will help Lacombe’s arts scene, which is vibrant but still largely underground, come more to the

forefront of the community.

In addition to supporting the Arts Endowment Fund, Holoboff and her husband also make regular contributions to other charitable projects in the community including the annual FCSS Christmas Food Certificate Fund, Santas Anonymous program and the Lacombe Community Food Bank, she said. She added that she and her husband feel compelled to support these causes because they have the ability to.

“I think it’s very fortunate that I can do that.”

While retired from teaching, Holoboff is still active as an artist. She said her preferred medium is pottery but she dabbles in painting as well, calling herself a ‘painter wannabe’. Some of Holoboff’s paintings have been featured in the Art Endowment Fund’s 10x10 by the Unknown Artist fundraiser.

The Lacombe Arts Endowment Fund was established in 2005 and provides ongoing financial support of literary, visual and performing arts for the benefit of the residents of Lacombe and area.

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Disbursements of interest from the Fund are awarded to successful Lacombe area applicants as recommended by the Lacombe Arts Endowment Committee. news@lacombeexpress.com

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Annual Carol Festival back again after 2013 hiatus

BY KALISHA MENDONSA Lacombe Express Last year Lacombe missed out on a longstanding tradition of the annual Rotary Club Carol Festival due to poor weather but this year, the Festival is back on track.

The Lacombe Rotary 2014 Annual Carol Festival will take place Dec. 2nd-3rd at the Lacombe Memorial Centre, beginning at 7 p.m. each night. Entrance is free but the Rotary Club encourages guests to donate to the Lacombe Food Bank, which will be collecting donations on site. “The Festival is designed to feature our area musicians and give all the schools the opportunity to bring a couple of carols to the stage at the LMC. “We usually average about 600 guests per evening. This year, our participant list stands at 585 performers, with ďŹ ve area schools’ choral choirs represented, as well as several instrumental performance groups,â€? said Elizabeth George, event coordinator and past chair of the Lacombe Rotary Club. “It’s quite the festival – a festival of noise and singing and fun. It provides a lot of good family memories.â€?

The Lacombe Food Bank will be taking

donations, either cash or non-perishable food items, at the LMC. Several musical groups ranging from choral choirs to instrumental orchestras will be present during the festival. School choirs will come from Ecole Lacombe Upper Elementary, Ecole James S. McCormick, Lacombe Christian School and Terrace Range among other locations. The Central Alberta Home School Choir will also be present.

Flat Iron Jazz, the Lacombe Lions Community Band, Singing Strings and Cats & the Fiddles will all be bringing their own brand of instrumental entertainment to the evening. Rosedale Valley Strings will make their debut appearance at the Carol Festival this year, accompanying the Central Alberta Home School Choir for part of their performance.

George has been a part of the Carol Festival for many years and was displeased with the cancellation last year. She said she looks forward to making family memories and is excited to hear the different sounds of Central Alberta performers. “When I ďŹ rst began living in Lacombe and my twins were here in elementary, I remember my excitement as a mother getting to take my children to the Festival.

They were so excited to be able to sing out front and see all those people there listening to them. “From the children’s standpoint, I think that it teaches a little bit about self-discipline, team building and conďŹ dence as the kids learn to appreciate and enjoy music.

Parents get to see their child – often for the ďŹ rst time on stage – working with a group and singing,â€? she said.

The event is sponsored and put together by the Rotary Club of Lacombe with as-

sistance of the Rotary Club of Lacombe Daybreak. “I just want to encourage everybody to come out and listen because these events are the things that family memories are made of. It’s very meritorious music – it truly is a festival with all levels of expertise and enthusiasm.�

George said the Festival is very familyoriented and she hopes the families in Lacombe and area will ďŹ ll the LMC for the event. kmendonsa@lacombeexpress.com

Appendicitis: it strikes kings and us mortals Today, surgery for appendicitis takes a back seat to bypass surgery, knee and hip replacement.

But every day in North America at least one person dies due to an attack of appendicitis. This week, an unusual case of appendicitis. And how did England nearly lose a King?

A report in the Canadian Medical Association Journal tells the story of a 15-year-old Philippine boy who immigrated to Canada at age 11. For four months he suffered every week from abdominal pain. Eventually, due to increased discomfort he was seen in emergency. Physical examination and blood studies were suggestive of acute appendicitis, and ultrasound revealed the organ was swollen.

Laparoscopic surgery was performed, the ruptured appendix removed and the abscess drained.

The boy was placed on antibiotics and had an uneventful recovery. But doctors were shocked when the pathologist reported that tuberculosis of the appendix had triggered the attack. This is a rare diagnosis as only about 70 cases have been reported.

The boy was tested, found to have pulmonary tuberculosis, and required several months treatment to cure his disease. Further investigation revealed his grandmother had been treated for the same condition. But his disease had not been detected when he immigrated to Canada as chest X-rays are done only on those over 11 years of age. This case had a happy ending, but years ago it would have been a different story.

We’ve come a long way since Claudius Amyand removed the ďŹ rst appendix

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JONES at St George’s Hospital in London, England, in 1736.

For the next 150 years confusion reigned over how best to treat this disease.

The great French surgeon, Dupuytren ridiculed the suggestion that the appendix could be the cause of infection. Later, Henry Sands, a New York surgeon, simply stitched up the hole in one appendix.

It’s hard to believe but another surgeon simply straightened out the kinks.

If these patients survived it was the Almighty who saved them.

But consider the plight of doctors in1902. They were treating Prince Edward who was to be crowned King of England in two days’ time. He had developed abdominal pain and his elderly court physicians had diagnosed inammation of the bowels.

In spite of their traditional treatment their famous patient was getting worse.

In desperation they asked Frederick Treves, a young surgeon, to see Prince Edward. Treves diagnosed a ruptured appendix and advised immediate surgery. This caused great consternation. Many believed it was a grave error to have asked Treves to consult on the Prince’s illness. But with misgivings, the coronation was postponed. Treves prepared for surgery while skeptics prepared for the future King’s death.

Treves faced a formidable problem. Prince

Edward had waited a long time to become king. It was public knowledge that in the interim he had not denied himself any pleasure of the esh. Now, his mother, Queen Victoria, was ďŹ nally dead, and he was middle-aged, obese and atulent. He was therefore a terrible operative risk.

Treves made a wise decision. He decided during the surgery not to remove the appendix and simply drained the abscess. He must have uttered a long, silent prayer as the courts of Europe held their breath.

Edward rallied and was later crowned king. Treves was knighted and the king’s appendix operation became fashionable.

This year about 300,000 appendectomies will be done in North America.

But every year patients die because of a ruptured appendix.

Today, if abdominal pain strikes, don’t wait hours to seek medical help. There’s a tendency to write off pain as a mild intestinal upset. Or some take the attitude all will be better in the morning. Precious hours are lost if the pain is due to an acute appendicitis or another serious abdominal problem.

Remember, never use a laxative in an endeavor to ease stomach pain. If the pain is due to acute appendicitis this may cause an inamed appendix to rupture.

Don’t take food or drink.

If surgery is needed, this increases the chance that food could enter the lungs if vomiting occurs during the operation. And don’t take painkillers to mask the pain.

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Day of Remembrance Tea 2:30 p.m. on Dec. 7th at St. Andrew’s United Church to honour someone who has passed away.

EVENTS The Red Deer River Naturalists will be hosting Dr. Dorthy Hill at their monthly meeting on Nov. 27th at Kerry Wood Nature Centre. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. No charge. Dr. Hill, Associate Professor in the Dept. of Biology at Mount Royal University, will be discussing The Evolution of Parental Care in Birds. She holds a PhD in Ecology from University of Calgary, an MSc in Zoology from University of Manitoba, and a BSc in Zoology from University of British Columbia.

Lacombe Christmas Farmers Markets. Fridays 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Lacombe Memorial Centre. Ending Dec. 12th.

Special Moonlight Madness sale on Nov. 27th from 5-10 p.m.

Annual Christmas Concert at Lincoln Hall on Dec. 12th. Program starts at 7 p.m. followed by a visit from Santa. For more information about the event, contact Merrigold Long at 782-6313.

Pine Lake Singers Christmas Concert at the Pine Lake Hub Community Centre on Dec. 14th at 2:30 p.m. Admission $5. Lunch served.

Parkland Classical Singers community choir based in Lacombe

St. Andrew’s United Church Adult Choir for those 18 and older.

Practices on Wednesdays from 7:15 – 8:30 p.m. Contact St. Andrew’s United Church office at 403-782-3148 for more details about the choir.

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

Country Gospel and Christmas Concert featuring Visions Country Gospel and Tapley Music. At the Olds Legion Hall on Dec. 5th at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Tickets $15. Contact Jim at 403-3911397 or Danae at 403-5505702. Children under 12 free.

Elnora Christmas Market at the Elnora Community Hall Saturday, Dec. 6th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch will be served all day and photos will be offered this year. For more information or to book tables call 403773-2270 or 403-773-2269.

Bingo Night on Dec. 6th at 7p.m. at Lincoln Hall. $5 for the first card, $1 for every card after that. Each family bring a snack. Bar will be open. There will be a number of prizes throughout the evening.

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

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Grey Cup Party on Nov. 30th at Lincoln Hall. Doors open at 3, game at 4. $20 per person.

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Lacombe Community Band Annual Christmas Concert. 7 p.m. on Dec. 1st at the Lacombe Memorial Centre. Flatiron Jazz will also be performing. Snacks provided.

Donation to support the band will be gratefully accepted. For more information contact Mark Kenney at 403-784-3055.

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Rehearsals are held on Thursdays 6:30-8 p.m. at the Wolf Creek Community Church beginning. For more information call Carolyn at 403-782-7365.

Lacombe Walking Group Wednesdays from 12-12:30 p.m. Meet at Medcombe Walk-in Clinic, nor registration required.

Kozy Korner Sunday Music 1 p.m. the last three Sundays of each month. Kozy Korner Tuesday Dinners every week at noon.

Lacombe Legion breakfasts third Sunday of every month from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

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

St. Andrew’s United Church Jr. Choir for ages five to 18. Meets Thursdays 5:30-6:30 p.m. contact Jesssica at 403-352-5486.

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.

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

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

Quilting and crafts held at Blackfalds United Church on Mondays at 9:30a.m. Help make quilts or bring your own quilt/ craft to work on. Check out our web site at blackfaldsunitedchurch.com or call 403-8854780 for more information.

Welcome Wagon at 403-3489567 for free information, baby product samples as well as free gifts from local businesses.

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

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

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

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

Coffee Time at the Lacombe Legion runs every Wednesday morning. Come join us for coffee. $2. Gatherings run from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Lacombe Legion.

MEETINGS Affirm – providing safe and confidential support to people of all sexual orientation and identity, their families and friends. We meet in Lacombe. For more information, call Marg at 403-7821887 or Ross at 403-782-3671.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Horoscope ARIES

TAURUS

Mar 21/Apr 20

Apr 21/May 21

It’s time for you take action,

You could be prone to panic

Aries. Your energy level is

this week, Taurus. Settle down

perfect for getting things done

as best as you can and take

at home and at work. The

a few deep breaths. Lean on

faster you go, the more you

friends if you need a little extra

can accomplish.

support.

GEMINI May 22/Jun 21

CANCER Jun 22/Jul 22

It’s been difficult keeping in

Cancer, the value of your

touch with a friend who lives

portfolio may increase

far away. Make an effort to

considerably this week.

reconnect and plan some time

Keep your eyes on your

to get together and enjoy each

accounts and the market.

other’s company.

Fortune awaits.

LEO

VIRGO

Jul 23/Aug 23

Aug 24/Sept 22

Leo, communication needs

Many things are looking up for

to be open between you and

you, Virgo. This week

someone you love to avoid

could be the catalyst for

conflict. Set aside some

positive change.

time when the two of

Keep an open mind as you

you can talk this week.

forge ahead in all you do.

LIBRA Sept 23/Oct 23

career news this week, Libra.

friends are thriving this week,

and could provide the boost

your niche and all things fall into play. Enjoy this renewed

changes.

sense of camaraderie.

SAGITTARIUS Nov 23/Dec 21

CAPRICORN Dec 22/Jan 20

Sagittarius, obstacles are

Capricorn, money matters

cleared this week and

should be going well for you,

you have an entirely new perspective on your love life.

Put that information to use

so much so that you can make one of those big-ticket

with a romantic date or by

purchases without much

engaging in a couples’ activity.

hesitation. Enjoy the results.

AQUARIUS

PISCES

Jan 21/Feb 18

Feb 19/Mar 20

Relationships of all kinds

Your imagination is soaring this

are strengthened this week,

week, Pisces. Keep your feet a

Aquarius. Whether you hang out with friends or go on a date night, you will enjoy the experience immensely.

23. People supported broadcasting 24. Tap gently 27. With no brim or bill 29. Bulrushes 32. Educational test 34. Overweight 35. Musical composition 36. A religious recluse 39. Alt. of Tao 40. Heavyhearted 43. Brit. suspenders 44. Bodily structure protrusion 46. Sesame 47. 1/100 yen 49. About navy 51. Dali language 54. Celery cabbage 59. Winter time in Chicago 60. Annual percentage yield 61. Definite article 62. Operating system for 65 across 64. Pound (abbr.)

Scorpio. You may have found

you need to make some

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

Each 3x3 box is outlined with a darker line. You already have a few numbers to get you started.

Remember: You must not repeat the numbers 1 through 9 in the same line, column or 3x3 box.

CLUES DOWN (cont.)

SCORPIO Relationships with family and

that you have been seeking

ANSWER

Oct 24/Nov 22

You may get some excellent It is just the type of information

HOW TO PLAY:

little closer to the ground so you do not get carried away.

CLUES ACROSS 1. A sleeveless garment 5. Cold vegetable dish 10. Believed to bring good luck 12. Shittah tree 14. Hotel heiress 16. Of I 18. Diego, Francisco, Anselmo 19. __ King Cole, musician 20. Passover ceremony 22. ___ fi: space genre 23. Yearned 25. Desperate

26. Corded fabric 27. London radio station 28. Digital audiotape 30. Licenses TV stations 31. Employs 33. Food bar 35. Bigeye shad genus 37. Hog fats 38. Spoke 40. Moss capsule stalk 41. Openwork fabric 42. Chit 44. Holds for use 45. Ed Murrow’s home 48. Egyptian god of life

50. Shaped into a sphere 52. Golfing stand 53. Red Sea straits 55. Swiss river 56. Hostelry 57. Indicates position 58. Inoculation 63. Slip by 65. Apple smartphone 66. Sheep cries 67. Affirmatives

CLUES DOWN 1. An inferior dog 2. 4th Caliph of Islam

3. Foot (Latin) 4. Relating to a people 5. Added sodium chloride 6. Perform something 7. Vientiane is the capital 8. Blemished 9. Roman 501 10. Keep up 11. Operator 13. Arbitrarily punished 15. 007’s creator 17. Gets up 18. Used to be United __ 21. Optical phenomenon of light waves

ANSWER

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HOMES & LIVING

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Storage spaces can be both beautiful and practical I’m convinced that if you asked most people what they would like more of in their homes the universal answer would be storage.

Kim

MECKLER No matter what size of a home we live in, we will always expand to fit or burst out of the space we are in.

Spend a few years in a home and suddenly you are building or buying extra shelving. Bookshelves and storage wardrobes are common additions to homes and if decorated with some care they can become much more than just storage units.

I have seen built-in bookshelves adorned

with beautiful wainscoting and decorative backings and I think this could also be applied to a free standing shelf.

This means that you will have to leave some visual space on your shelves to let the beauty shine through but we will get to that a little later. The back of any shelf can be dressed up with a vivid paint colours, mirrors, wallpaper or textured items such as tile, hammered tin and brick.

If you treat the back of a book case with the same colour or pattern as the wall behind it, the shelves will take on a floating and open look.

It would be ideal to have matched sets of leather bound books on our shelves but these usually occur in the movies or in houses with butlers so the rest of us must get creative to manage our clutter.

Try to group books together in sizes and colour blocks but only fill half the shelf.

Leave one side or a center split open to re-

veal the marvellous backing you have created!

Utilize storage boxes, baskets and favorite decorative ornaments to create a visual interruption from rows and rows of books.

If you have ever seen piece of art hanging on top of a book shelf and thought ‘that is ridiculous’, think again. I can’t think of a more creative way to hide the ‘ugly’ parts of our bookshelf such as a comic book or video game collection.

You can attach lightweight canvas prints or mirrors on hinges which act as inspirational covers for our junk. It can be an effective way of creating interest and design over top of a much needed storage item.

Lighting is vital when creating a decorative storage space. Some shelving comes equipped with recessed lighting but what about a small yet beautiful lamp?

How charming would a vintage lamp

with a fringed shade look glowing on a shelf adjacent to your favorite novels?

I have seen this application done in older homes with built-in shelves but it would work as well on a freestanding bookshelf and be much easier to illuminate as there would be no wiring involved, just running the lamp cord down behind the shelf.

Candles also offer a low-tech lighting visual but I would recommend a flameless candle within an enclosed space or near books.

Go ahead and dress up your storage space, it can be so much more than it currently is and is just waiting for you to give it some decorative attention. Storage can be beautiful and practical if you have the right approach. Why not make your book cases a stunning conversation piece instead of just a catch all of collections.

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Much to explore in sunny Southern California

BY MARK WEBER Lacombe Express As the weather continues to cool down with the approach of gloomy winter, I often find my thoughts drifting to a summer trip I made to glorious, sunny Southern California this past August.

Finally, after wanting to visit this area since I was about 15 years old – I made it. At age 45. But it was well worth the wait.

Admittedly, I am a movie and old Hollywood buff, so ‘Tinseltown’ itself offered lots of exciting attractions to me personally. But there is much more to check out, from the glittering, almost unreal perfection of stately Beverly Hills to the campy and quirky Hollywood Boulevard.

Graumann’s Chinese Theatre, located on Hollywood Blvd. is a must-see for anyone with even a tad of interest in the golden age of Hollywood.

Directly in front of the theatre movie stars have been placing their hands and/or feet and signatures in wet cement, immortalizing their visits to the famed site. It’s tough to check out every single set of prints with tourists scurrying all over the site, but it’s also worth the effort – from Hollywood legends like Marilyn Monroe, Sophia Loren, Jean Harlow, Rita Hayworth, John Wayne and Shirley Temple to popular present day stars including Michael Caine, Meryl Streep and Hugh Jackman – it’s a challenge to think of a popular star who isn’t represented there.

Another highlight was taking one of the StarLine

Bus Tours – I took the Grand Tour of Los Angeles which lasted more than five hours, but was well worth it. There is literally no other way to catch as many sites in so little time, plus it was all in the comfort of an air-conditioned, double decker bus with a tremendous guide and lots of time at each stop.

The tour included the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the famous corner of Hollywood and Highland, Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, the La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles, the Hollywood Bowl, Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, and a stop for lunch at the famous Farmer’s Market and The Grove in downtown Los Angeles.

Even just driving around the area was incredibly interesting, with our guide sharing little gems of information – for example, ‘Here’s the corner where Brad Pitt used to wear a chicken suit when he worked for this chicken eatery in West Hollywood’ or ‘There’s a house where Frank Sinatra often spent time’ to ‘There’s Formosa Restaurant, where pretty much everyone who has ever hit the silver screen would grab a bite from time to time.’

Like I mentioned before, if you have evening an inkling of interest in Hollywood history, back in the golden age or even more recent eras, you will relish every aspect of a tour like this.

On my second day there, my friend and I decided to hit the trail ourselves and head to Venice Beach – one of the most fascinating places I think I have ever seen.

LANDMARK – The famous Capitol Records is a defining building in Hollywood.

It’s beautiful, for one thing, with its palm trees, wide open stretches of sandy beaches and unique shops and eateries lining the busy walkway. It’s also a great place for people watching – even though it was extremely busy, there somehow manages to be a laid-back vibe to the place.

I found that to be the case throughout much of Hollywood and the places we visited in Los Angeles in general. Sure, rush hour can be dreadful (try to avoid the freeways and thoroughfares during the hectic times of the day), but

overall, people seem quite relaxed and friendly.

Even the drive to Venice Beach was enjoyable – down the meandering Santa Monica Blvd. We made a quick stop at Westwood Memorial Park to check out a view final resting places of some famous folks, too. Marilyn Monroe, Merv Griffin, Farrah Fawcett, Jack Lemmon are just some of the stars buried in this small and very unassuming peaceful little place.

Another enjoyable highlight was a tour of Paramount Studios – one of the

oldest and working studios remaining in Hollywood to this day.

It’s a hectic place that literally breathes with history – besides being shown all kinds of sound stages, sets and props, perhaps the little stories like being shown where stars would hang out in the old days awaiting their next filming stint was one of the most interesting things to me.

‘This is where Bing Crosby and Bob Hope would have barbecues during breaks in filming’. ‘This is where Alfred Hitchcock’s office was’. ‘This is where

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Charlton Heston as Moses parted the Red Sea in the Ten Commandments’. ‘This is where Jerry Seinfeld ran down the street after grabbing that loaf of marble rye from the old lady’. ‘This building was the exterior of the high school in Happy Days.’

The stories go on and on.

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Funeral Directors & Services

Caregivers/ Aides

Clerical

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Items to Buy/Sell ................. 1500-1940 Agricultural .......................... 2000-2210 For Rent ............................... 3000-3200 Wanted to Rent....................3250-3390 Real Estate ...........................4000-4190

720

PROF. Accounting office looking for office admin/ bookkeeper to start immediately. Responsibilities will include: approx. 50% bookkeeping and dealing with clients, 25% year end file prep and pers. tax data entry and 25% pers. assistant/office admin. We are looking for one full time person, but would consider two part time positions.

The office is open Mon Fri with flexible hours. The ideal candidate is a positive, motivated and results driven individual who works well independently.

We are an office of long term employees looking for a like minded individual to join our team. We offer above average/competitive wages and benefits. Working knowledge of Simply Accounting is a must.

Would also be an asset to have experience with Mirc Office, Caseware Working Papers and Profile.

Resumes accepted ONLY via email - counseltech@ shaw.ca

NEEDED -Live-In Caregiver for a Person with Disability (NOC6474); F/T and livein; $10.20/hour for 44 hours, some overtime What’s Happening necessary; Location: In an #50 - # 70 acreage home, 15-20 Farm Work minute-drive outside of Arts & Crafts Shows ..................50 Red Deer, Alberta; Skills FARM/FEEDLOT Class Registrations....................51 requirements: Education: LOOKING FOR FULL TIME/ Completion of secondary Coming Events ..........................52 YEAR ROUND EMPLOYEE. school or equivalent; Lost ............................................54 Employment includes Experience: Worked Found ........................................56 Animal Health, Farming as a full-time caregiver or Companions ..............................58 in a related occupation for and Equipment Operation, and Feeding Equipment Personals...................................60 a minimum of 1 year (inOperation.† cluding 6 months with the Bingos........................................64 Must be physically fit.† Fitness & Sports ........................66 same employer) during the Having a Class 3 an asset. past 3 years; Duties: Meal Happy Ads .................................70 Email: dthengs@hotmail.com preparation including Fax 403-638-3908, shopping for food; Assist or Call 403-638-4165.† with personal care as needed such as bathing, Coming grooming, feeding, Events toileting and dressing; Oilfield Assist to and from doctor’s PIONEER LODGE appointment including managing medications; ART MARKET SAT. NOV. 29, 10-4:30 pm Perform light housekeeping, including laundry, making 4324 46 A Ave. Red Deer beds and cleaning; Work 403-391-2574 setting: Private home; Work location information: You can sell your guitar Reside in private household for a song... or put it in CLASSIFIEDS for the duration of employment; Private room & and we’ll sell it for you!

TANKMASTER RENTALS board and meal will req’s Exp’d Class 1 Fluid be provided at a cost of Haulers for Central $129.30/month and Alberta. Oilfield tickets $206.30/month, Found req’d.

Competitive salary respectively; Employer’s and job bonuses. Resume to name: Lois; FOUND ladies ring found terry@tankmaster.ca or Contact information: in Gasoline Alley Phone: 403-347-7560; Efax 403-340-8818 403-784-3800 mail: loiscarol@icloud.com LOCAL SERVICE CO. in Red Deer REQ’S EXP. VACUUM TRUCK OPERATOR Personals Must have Class 3 licence Looking for a new pet? w/air & all oilfield tickets.

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BEARSPAW is a moderately sized oil and gas company operating primarily in the Stettler and Drumheller areas. We are currently accepting applications for a

JUNIOR OIL AND GAS OPERATOR in our Stettler Field.

Applicants need to be mechanically inclined, motivated to work hard and learn quickly.

Associated industry experience eg. instrumentation or facilities construction experience would be an asset but is not necessarily required.

This position offers a diverse and challenging work environment with competitive pay, attractive benefits and the ability to grow within the organization. Applicants must live or be willing to relocate to within a 20 minute commute of the work place location (Stettler).

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PRODUCTION TESTING EXPERIENCED SUPERVISORS and TESTERS Day & Night Must have tickets.

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CENTRAL ALBERTA MANAGEMENT CONSULTING FIRM LOOKING FOR PROJECT BASED CONTRACTORS. Prefer candidates with background in agriculture, business or sciences.

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Must be proficient with MS Office and be able to work independently.

Apply in confidence with cover letter and resume to: shan@kbsl.ca

CERTIFIED bookkeeper new to the area looking for new clients. Customized to suit your needs. Have a shoebox don’t know what to do... send it to me, I do.

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THE RUSTY PELICAN is now accepting resumes for an EXPERIENCED BARTENDER. MUST HAVE REFERENCES. Able to work evening shift.

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Trades

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F/T SATELLITE INSTALLERS - Good hours, home every night, $4000-$6000/mo.

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PETROFIELD Industries, the Leader in manufacturing Hydrovac trucks, is accepting McDonald’s Restaurants resumes for the following operated by Cameron Bay positions: Holdings Inc. now has * Quality Control Manager positions for Assistant (You will have trade or Restaurant Managers. technical education, Candidates require 3 - 5 Quality Control training/ years quick service coursework / certification, experience along with Project Management some managerial Training. Fabricator/ welder experience. Previous experience, 3 - 5 years McDonalds experience is QC experience and CWB an asset. Skills needed Supervisor Certification. include: ability to work with Class 3A Driver’s\Licence store and other managers, an asset) hire and train crew, run * General Labourers effective shifts, maintain * Industrial Painters food and labour controls, * Sandblasters be a brand ambassador to * Material Handler our guests as well as * 2nd Yr Welder with understand, maintain and Aluminum experience support the store programs and procedures. Ability to Visit our website at: work any days, hours or www.tornadotrucks.com shifts as restaurants are for more details. Our 24 hours. Annual salary of Company has an $40,000. 00 plus benefits. enthusiastic fast paced Stores are located at 4419 working environment, with Hwy 2A Ponoka, AB, advancement possibilities 37479 Hwy 2, for the motivated person, Red Deer County, and and offers an excellent 37428 Hwy 2, Red Deer benefit package. fax County. Fax resume to 403-742-5544 403-783-4251. Email e-mail: hr@petrofield.com cbay22@telus.net.

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JOURNEYMAN PLUMBER Welcome to Trail Appliances, a family owned and operated company since 1974!

Trail Appliances is one of the leading independent appliance retailers in Western Canada, supplying brand name appliances from North American and Europe.

We have an immediate opening for a full-time Journeyman Plumber to work within Red Deer and surrounding areas based out of our Red Deer location 2823 Bremner Ave. The main duties of this position include, but are not limited to: * *

The installation and service of water purification products Installation of dishwashers, water softeners, fridge water lines, water heaters and humidification products.

The Company provides a comprehensive and competitive benefit program including such things as:

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Medical & Dental benefit Program Flex days Stat holidays off Paid vacation time Employee & Family Assistance Program Referral Incentives Employee discounts Paid overtime

Trail is always looking for people who want opportunities to grow, take initiative and work well within a team environment.

You possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an aptitude for time management.

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career as a Journeyman Plumber, please submit your resume including cover letter and salary expectation to: reddeerjobs@ trail-appliances.com or by fax at (403) 342-7168.

Security clearances will be conducted on successful applicants. We thank all interested applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

MILLARD TRUCKING LTD. is looking for a 2 Licenced Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanics.

The successful applicant must be able to work well in a high paced environment. We offer a great working environment, very competitive wages and performance bonuses.

All interested person are invited to apply to: Millard Trucking Ltd. Box 960, Sundre, AB T0M1X0 Fax: 403-638-4987 email: mbrodie@enerchem.com

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EXPERIENCED HOG FARM WORKERS NEEDED. All areas of the barn.

Must have 2 yrs of previous experience. $18/hr or higher depending on exp. + benefits. F/T year round work. Resumes can be faxed to 403-748-4613

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GULL Valley Greenhouses SEWING, garment making, Now Offering Hotter, Cleaner alterations, mending & Blackfalds AB has 2 positions BC Birch. All Types. P.U. / for Greenhouse Supervisors. repairs. Mon. - Sat. Darris Delivery. Lyle 403-783-2275 403-597-0850 Blackfalds Must have 2-3 yrs. exp. working in a tomato vegetable Health & greenhouse. Job involves Beauty training & supervising workers, also performing same jobs as workers. Terms of emNEW LIZ AREN NY, 1 red ployment incl. a 40 hr week, PRECISE ROOFING LTD. croc. make-up bag. c/w Sunday’s off & $20.00/hr.

12 eyeshadows, 2 blush, 15 Yrs. Exp., Ref’s Avail.

Jobs starting Aug 19th 2014.

1 nail polish, 1 lip gloss.

403-896-4869 Reply with info to: $195 value, asking $75. phil@gullvalley.ca Would make a great Christmas gift.

Integral Incorporated is in 403-227-2976 need of Mechanical Assemblers(NOC 9486); Household F/T-Permanent; Appliances $24.23/hour + Health Care, Disability and Life Insurance after 3 months of AMANA washer, white, 16 Buy & Sell continuous employment; mo. old, exc. cond, 44 hours/week, 7:00AM – #1500 - #1990 $350 403-347-1090 5:30PM on MondaysAircraft ..............................1510 Thursdays, 7:00AMAntiques & Art ..................1520 Household 11:00AM on Fridays, 2 fixed days off on weekends; Auctions ............................1530 Furnishings Duties: Assemble, fit, and Bicycles ............................1540 install prefabricated parts Building Supplies ..............1550 CHINA CABINET, dark using a variety of tools and Business Machines ..........1560 maple, corner model, great Cameras & Accessories ..1570 equipment according to for storage, extra dishes, Children’s Items ................1580 required specifications; $100. 403-347-3849 Position, align and adjust Clothing ............................1590 DELUXE sofabed, beige Computers ........................1600 parts for proper fit; Fasten free to give away parts together using bolting Concert & Event Tickets ..1610 403-346-0573 and riveting equipment or Equipment - Misc. ............1620 other fastening and joining Equipment - Heavy ..........1630 DINING ROOM SET with 4 Tools ................................1640 chairs & leaf, good shape. techniques; Identifying faulty components during Farmers’ Market & $175 obo. Nice top with the assembly process and, Food Basket......................1650 light wood around side, testing the assembled Firewood ..........................1660 brass legs on chairs. parts or products to check Lumber ............................1670 403-346-4155 their quality and function Garden Supplies ..............1680 LOVESEAT, like new, ability; May assist finishing Lawn Tractors ..................1690 department, package and Health, Dietary, Beauty ....1700 olive green, lovely fabric of ship product when neces- Household Appliances......1710 polyester, cotton & rayon.

Asking $200. sary; Perform other related Household Furnishings ....1720 403-347-2046 duties as required; Work TV’s, Stereos, VCR’s ........1730 Location: Civic #41016 NIGHT Tables, (2) Red Hot Tubs & Accessories ..1740 RR# 24-5, Clive, Alberta, Jewellery ..........................1750 Oak, 1 drawer & 2 doors Canada T0C 0Y0; with glass top to protect Kid’s Deals........................1755 Requirements: Some sec- Misc. For Sale ..................1760 from scratches. $75. ea. ondary school education is Musical Instruments..........1770 403-352-8811 required; On-the-job train- Music Lessons..................1780 SEALY Queen size ing is provided; Mail, Fax Piano & Organs ................1790 mattress, boxspring, or E-mail resume: Employer: Integral Incorpo- Office Supplies ................1800 headboard, & frame. $100.

ALSO HAVE: 4 drawer rated; Address: P.O. Box Pets & Supplies ................1810 Pet Services ....................1820 dresser for $30 & a pair of 163, Clive, Alberta, CA lamps for $20.

Cats ..................................1830 T0C 0Y0; E-mail: mur.

Delivery Avail.

Dogs ................................1840 integral@gmail.com; 403-346-0674 or cell Sports Cards ....................1850 Phone: 403-784-2411; 403-392-5657 Sporting Goods ................1860 Fax: 403-784-2467 Collectors’ Items ..............1870 SET: COFFEE TABLE Swap, Barter & Trade ......1880 Looking for a part-time & 2 END TABLES. $150.

Travel Packages ..............1900 cleaner 6 evenings per Lighter wood with glass Wedding Supplies ............1910 week approximately 2 tops. 403-346-4155 hours each night in Sylvan Recycled Products............1920 Lake. Must be able to work Wanted to Buy ..................1930 well on their own. Please Items to Give Away ..........1940 Stereos TV's, VCRs reply to melleibel@shaw.ca or call 403-358-8295 for an interview.

3 DISC. CD stereo w/ 6 speakers. $140.

Auctions 403-782-3847 Looking for a new pet?

PS1 w/6 games, $50.; AUCTION Check out Classifieds to 403-782-3847 Sales Wed. @ 6 pm. find the purrfect pet.

Antique sales 1st. Sun. of X BOX w/5 games $40. the month @ 1 pm. Nov. 2 403-782-3847 Start your career!

Moose Hall 2 miles south See Help Wanted of Ponoka on 2A Misc. for WE BUY FOR CASH. Sale 403-304-4791 Classifieds...costs so little Check website for full listings Saves you so much! www.bigstrapperauctions.net CHRISTMAS Tree, Blue Spruce, 4’. LIVE in ground.

Not yet cut, Perfect tree for Children's small space. $60.

403-227-2976 Items CLEARING: ORIGINAL FISHER PRICE 6 NATIVE SHIELDS. BRIDGER CONST. LTD. TOYS, 2 different houses, 403-347-7405 please call We do it all! 403-302-8550 2 schools, 1 school bus, 1 to get address to view. garage, 1 stove top, 1 COTTON knit dishcloths, RMD RENOVATIONS three bears house pull toy $1.25/ea, handtowels Bsmt’s, flooring, decks, etc. All for $90. 403-343-1503 $3.50/ea, 2003 Collectible Call Roger 403-348-1060 Corgi truck $15 403-342-1980 Firewood HEADBOARD, for queen bed, 60” wide, $40; AFFORDABLE 3 Clean wool accent CHINESE massage thera- Homestead Firewood matching 3x5 oval carpets, py. Direct bill. Gift card.

Spruce & Pine -Split. Firepits $40. for all 3; David Winter Collector’s houses in 403-986-1691 4606-48 Ave avail. 7 days/wk. 403-304-6472 original boxes, $25/ea; DRY SPLIT Ammo magazine clip for FIREWOOD British Lee Enfield 303, 403-748-3611 Delivery $35; Upright Hoover Dirt avail. Please leave msg.

Finder Vacuum Cleaner, self propelled, allergen 5* JUNK REMOVAL FIREWOOD, birch, spruce filtration, $50. & pine. North of Costco Property clean up 340-8666 403-352-8811 403-346-7178, 392-7754 SHOWER doors, decorated frosted glass, new LOGS Semi loads of pine, spruce, cond, c/w all railings/hardware $75; collectible Avon tamarack, poplar. bottles/containers from Price depends on location.

JG PAINTING, 25 yrs. exp.

60’s, in original boxes Lil Mule Logging Free Est. 403-872-8888 $5/ea. 403-346-1934 403-318-4346

1700

Misc. for Sale

1760

RHINSTONE necklace and earrings to match from the 1950’s, A1 cond. $75; large stainless steel pot $8; approx.

40 peacock feathers $1/ea.; large multi colored flower vase $18, large fruit bowl grape design $10. Magic Moments - the very pest of Perry Comeaux, 3 CD’s in 1 package, new, $15.

403-346-2231

1530

1730

1760

1580

1660

2080

CUSTOM TUB GRINDING Truck mount grinder w/550 HP. Call Nolan 403-357-9674

For Rent #3000 - #3200

1710 1720

Farm Custom Work

SEWING machine (Kenmore), computerized; & Husqvarna Serger w/4 spools. Exc. cond. c/w extras (threads, etc.) $500/ea. 403-505-3356

Pets & Supplies

1810

2 AQUARIUMS/CRITTER CAGE - NO LEAKS. 20 gallon Hartz in box c/w hood light. $50.

5 Gallon, $20.

Or get both for $60.

AQUARIUM GRAVEL - 10 lbs (new), white, $15 403-227-2976

Cats

1830

2 BALINESE KITTENS 1 SNOWSHOE SIAMESE 3 BURMAN $25/ea. 403-887-3649 BEAUTIFUL kittens, (3) desperately needs loving homes.

403-782-3130

Sporting Goods

1860

FISHING HUT and manual ice auger. $60. 403-347-0347

Wanted To Buy

1930

Acreages/Farms ..............3010 Houses/Duplexes ............3020 Condos/Townhouses........3030 Manufactured Homes ......3040 Four Plexes/Six Plexes ....3050 Suites ..............................3060 Cottages/Seasonal ..........3070 Roommates Wanted ........3080 Rooms for Rent................3090 Motels/Hotels ..................3100 Offices ..............................3110 Stores/Commercial ..........3120 Industrial ..........................3130 Warehouse Space............3140 Garage Space..................3150 Storage Space ................3160 Land ................................3170 Pasture ............................3180 Mobile Lot ........................3190 Misc. for Rent ..................3200

Wanted to Rent #3250 - #3390

Acreages/Farms ..............3255 Houses/Duplexes ............3260 Suites ..............................3270 Rooms..............................3280 Manufactured Homes ......3290 Housesitting Wanted ........3300 Garage Space..................3310 Storage Space ................3320 Stores/Commercial ..........3330 Office Space ....................3340 Industrial ..........................3350 Warehouse Space............3360 Resorts & Cottages..........3370 Pasture/Land....................3380 Mobile Lot ........................3390

Looking for a new pet?

Check out Classifieds to find the purrfect pet.

Houses/ Duplexes

3020

Transportation Real Estate #5000-5300 #4000 - #4190 Automotive Services ........5010

Realtors & Services..........4010 Houses for Sale................4020 Houses Wanted ................4030 Condos/Townhouses ........4040 Acreages ..........................4050 Acreages Wanted ............4060 Farms/Land ......................4070 Farms/Land Wanted ........4080 Manufactured/ Mobile Homes ..................4090 Income Property ..............4100 Commercial Property ......4110 Industrial Property ............4120 Cottages/Resort Property ..4130 Businesses for Sale..........4140 Buildings for Sale ............4150 Lots for Sale ....................4160 Out of Town Property ......4170 Investment Opportunities ..4180 Mortgages Bought/Sold....4190

Houses For Sale

4020

Antique & Classic Autos ....5020 Cars ..................................5030 SUV’s................................5040 Trucks ..............................5050 Heavy Trucks....................5060 Vans/Buses ......................5070 Motorcycles ......................5080 Campers ..........................5090 Motorhomes......................5100 5th Wheels........................5110 Holiday Trailers ................5120 Tent Trailers ......................5130 Utility Trailers ....................5140 ATV’s ................................5150 Boats & Marine ................5160 Snowmobiles ....................5170 Tires, Parts & Accessories ......................5180 Auto Wreckers ..................5190 Vehicles Wanted ..............5200 Car/Truck Rental ..............5210 Recreational Vehicle Rental ..............................5220 Trailer Rental ....................5230 Misc. Automotive ..............5240 RV’s ..................................5300

5030

CUSTOM BUILT

Cars NEW HOMES Mason Martin Homes Senior New Home Planner 2005 SUNFIRE GT black Kyle, 403-588-2550 150,000 kms, great little car, $2200 obo 340-9785

5050

Trucks

WANTED: 1947-1954 CHEV or GMC truck (must have 5 window cab), prefer 1954 GMC but would look at others if really nice, FOR SALE: mechanicals not impor16 SPRUCE DRIVE tant, would also look at LACOMBE unfinished project truck.

4-level split, 4 bdrm., 3 bath, Chuck 403-350-1777 1687 sq.ft. fully dev.

Numerous upgrades incl. 2001 Ram 1500 4x4 SLT Quad cab 5.2 L 192,000 km painting on all levels, vaulted ceiling, immed. poss. $5300 403-342-5297 A pleasure to show.

1995 MAZDA B3000 Truck.

Reduced to $289,500.

174,000 km. New battery, Craig MacKenzie winter tires.

Realty Executives Red Deer Call 403-343-2043

403-302-0820

or email: cmackenzie1914@yahoo.ca For more details see Kijiji.

MUST SELL New Home. 1325 sq.ft. bi-level, 24x23 att. garage.

403-588-2550

NOW BUYING WILD FUR -Coyotes, Foxes, Muskrat, ON FARM between Rocky Beaver etc. Call Reuben and Red Deer on Wall St. 3 bdrm. mobile, utils. incld, 403-887-2439 $1100/mo.; older 2 bdrm. Condos/ house, tenants responsible Townhouses for own gas $920/mo., avail. immed. Text Brad NEW CONDO 587-377-7000 1000 sq.ft. 2 bdrm., 2 bath. $194,900. 403-588-2550

Auto Wreckers

5190

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

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

4040

Agricultural #2000 - #2290

Farm Equipment ..............2010 Haying Equipment ............2020 Tractors ............................2030 Combines & Headers ......2040 Fertilizer Equipment..........2050 Misc. Farm Machinery ......2060 Equipment Wanted ..........2070 Farm Custom Work ..........2080 Farm Auctions ..................2090 Livestock ..........................2100 Livestock - Exotic..............2110 Sheep ..............................2120 Poultry ..............................2130 Horses ..............................2140 Horse Boarding ................2150 Riding Supplies ................2160 Horse/Stock Trailers ........2170 Pasture Wanted ................2180 Grain, Feed, Hay ..............2190 Seed Grain ......................2200 Seeding & Tillage ............2210

Farm Equipment

2010

CUSTOM BUILD 24’PANELS & WINDBREAKS made out of pipe. Will do calf feeders & special orders.

Please call 403-704-3828 for further inquiry or email: jchof@platinum.ca

CASH IN WITH THE CLASSIFIEDS!

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Public Notice #6000

Public Notices ..................6010 Special Features ..............6050

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Turn those unwanted items into quick cash with a single phone call.

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03 3 6 33 6

Industrial

3130

Investment Opportunities

4180

4 PLEX/sale Elnora, huge lot, 2 titles, fully occupied,. Brian 403-348-6594

Main Floor 600 SQ Commercial space for lease at 5004 Broadway Ave Blackfalds. Avail Jan 1, 2014.Dennis 250 863-7979

Mobile Lot

3190

ATTN INVESTORS

Duplex for sale in Charlottetown, PEI. You’ll love it.

Exc. rev. prop. 1100 sqft per PADS $450/mo. side 3&2 bdrm; potential for Brand new park in Lacombe. one bsmt suite, 1/2 acre Spec Mobiles. 3 Bdrm., propand great location; 2 bath. As Low as $75,000. near downtown.† $245,000.

Down payment $4000. Call Ph: Rod (403)318-5575 or: at anytime. 403-588-8820 rodmcdon@hotmail.com

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Careers

Lacombe Express 19

Thursday, November 27, 2014

Successful Careers Start here

The Lacombe Express newspaper is looking for a full-time editor who would be responsible for providing coverage of local news events in Lacombe and Blackfalds, feature stories, human-interest stories as well as sports.

Photography is a requirement as well. You would be supported by a part-time reporter from its sister paper, the Red Deer Express as well as general support from the co-editors of the Red Deer Express.

Weekly duties would include covering City and County council for both Lacombe and Blackfalds, attending sporting events, community events as well as writing a weekly editorial. A reliable vehicle is a must as well as having your own camera equipment.

Post secondary education in journalism studies is a must.

Please send resume, writing and photography samples to editor@reddeerexpress.com.

Service Directory Advertise your service or business here for 3 weeks and receive the 4th week absolutely FREE. Call 403.782.5303 403-350-8628

JIM’S

403-748-2628

SEPTIC TANK SERVICE

403-748-2628 403-350-8628

HEAVY TRUCK PARTS 403-598-2734

3809 - 53 Ave, Lacombe, AB

the GALLERY ON MAIN, LACOMBE ART FRAMING POTTERY SCULPTURES

Laverne

Owner/Manager

STAINED GLASS

BJ

Framing

Shelley

Framing and Front Gallery

4910 50 Ave 2nd Level th

403-782-3402

www.thegalleryonmain.com

•Skidsteer Services •Gravel Hauling •Excavating • Now Booking for Snow Removal

403.304.3887 www.drakeex.ca Your Quality Excavating Solution

Gift Certificates and Admission Passes for Stocking Stuffers

•BOBCATS •GRADERS •LOADERS •TRUCKS •TRACK HOES

CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION

•AGRICULTURE •DEMOLITION •EXCAVATION •GENERAL CONTRACTING •SAND/GRAVEL •SUBDIVISION WORK

For All Your Excavation Needs 403.782.3437

www.dbbobcat.com

BLACKFALDS

PROFESSIONAL PHARMACY •Travel Vaccination's •Ostomy Supplies •Shingles Vaccine •Compounding •Breast Pump Rentals

5049 Parkwood Road, Blackfalds Phone:

403-600-2280

Fax:

403-600-2243

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Thursday, November 27, 2014

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November Winners

Lacombe: Jolea Laye Innisfail: Diane Berggren Spruce View: Doug Stuart Deer Park: Colleen Abrahamsz Plaza: Adell Bourke

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Tuesday

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Dec. 2nd

THREE DAY SALE

Coke Products

November 28 - 30

each

2L - First 8

Co-op Fresh Chicken Drumsticks or Thighs

1.99 lb

Warehouse Pack

each

Co-op Outside Round Oven Roasts $11/kg

Cut In-store from Canada AA Grade Beef or Higher

4

$

$

4.99

Selected Varieties - 48-64 Use Liquid or 80 use Powder First 2

3.99

$

300-340g First 2

each

Tide

Mandarin Oranges

5lb. Box Seedless - Easy to Peel - Produce of China

plus dep & enviro

$

each

4

.49

lb

Frozen - Fully Cooked - Heat & Eat - 1kg

Package of 6

12 Double, Ultra, Green or 9 Mega Rolls First 2

each

Cheese Bread

450g

3.99

$

Co-op Gold Bathroom Tissue su s ue

9.99

$

each

3.99

$

Co-op Market Town “Big Slab” Pizza

each

3.99

each

$

403-782-6200

12”x16” Meat and Cheese

$

Fully Cooked, Just Heat & Serve - 568g

each

9

$

.99

Open Daily until 9pm

.98

each

7.99

$

FRIDAY, November 28 to THURSDAY, December 4

Fresh Express Salad Mix

each

9 Central Alberta Co-op

.99

Co-op Gold Crispy Bucket Chicken or Game Day Approved

Kraft Shredded Frank’s Red Hot Fort Hardy Pork Cheese Cheese Sticks Back Ribs in Sauce

$4.39/kg

$

.99¢

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Delissio Pizza

Selected Varieties Frozen - 519888g - First 4

$135.85 $101.74 $82.75 $152.83 $265.42

Assorted - 340397g Package Produce of U.S.A

each

1.69

$

English Estates Centre

Lacombe

www.centralab.coop