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Play to benefit Central Alberta Pregnancy Care Centre Acclaimed author/playwright Andrew Kooman pens powerful script

BY MARK WEBER Lacombe Express

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laywright/author Andrew Kooman is excited to see one of his latest plays, That Towering Cross, making its debut in Red Deer shortly before Easter.

Under the direction of Annette Bradley and Laura Geelen, That Towering Cross will be presented March 26th-28th at the Memorial Centre in Red Deer. The production also features music by Kimberly Messer. Curtain is 7 p.m. with a 2:30 p.m. show slated for March 28th as well.

The play will also serve as a fundraising event for the Central Alberta Pregnancy Care Centre’s special housing project.

The plot focuses on Anna who returns to the church she grew up for its annual Easter production after a 10-year absence.

“She comes to the Easter production, and in a way, she’s embarrassed too because she’s expecting this campy musical,” explained Kooman. “Ultimately, she wanted to be touched by the story but wasn’t.” When she meets Joshua after the performance, her view of the cross as a tired, old symbol is challenged not only by his invitation to imagine it differently, but her need for it to be something more.

“So really what Anna does is she takes the music and kind of re-imagines it and has this interesting experience. She not only wants the power of the story to be real, but she needs it to be real.”

And the plot unfolds from there.

“To me, the Easter story is the greatest story ever told but I find some become so familiar with these great stories ,” he said, adding he wanted to write a contemporary piece that shines a fresh, new light on the telling of the story as well.

Kooman is originally from Red Deer, but now divides his time between here and London, Ontario where he lives with his wife, Petra. The couple married last summer.

He had written a series of monologues for a fundraising gala on behalf of the Central Alberta Pregnancy Care Centre last year, and they proved so success-

ful the organization approached him about penning a play for an Easter production/fundraiser this year.

“It was another chance to collaborate with them, and I really respect their outlook because they are doing something really unique and creative by bringing people together in the community to have an event while leveraging it as a fundraiser to support their cause,” he said. Kooman took a collection of musical pieces and created an original drama that essentially is woven together with the music.

“The music is from a number of different artists, but Kimberly Messer compiled it,” he said.

“The choir will also be kind of a character within the show – so there are really moving, dynamic pieces and the choir is involved – they are almost like the set. And there are also the six actors who take on the roles and tell the story, too.

“What’s amazing is now there are 60 voices in the choir, there are six actors and there are more than 23 churches coming together as the choir. So it’s an incredible community story – I think it’s pretty exciting to see all these different people coming together to put on the show.

“I would say for anyone who says they’ve heard the Easter story before – and feel ‘been there, done that’ – I think there is something really fresh and unique about (this production). For audiences, I think it’s going be a really great experience, especially for people who really like music.

I know for a lot of people at Easter, they want to connect with the meaning of the season – and this will be a great way to connect with that story in a fresh way.”

Anne Waddell, executive director of the Pregnancy Care Centre, said Kooman’s prolific creativity is part of why the Centre pursued a collaboration.

“He did a lot of research on the monologues (last year) in understanding our clients from the male perspective, the female perspective and also from the post-abortive perspective,” she explained. “He gets it, and he does it in a very compassionate

and graceful way. He’s a very creative person, so when I thought of doing a musical I thought of him and Annette Bradley – I’ve known Annette for more than 20 years and she’s done a lot of work in the community also.”

A play about Christ’s resurrection, and the meanings surrounding that which includes redemption and forgiveness, seemed like ideal material to build a fundraising production on, she said, adding the funds raised will go to support the Centre’s Single Pregnant Women Housing Project.

“It’s really become a community production.”

As to the project, the goal is to establish a, “Transformative housing program to remove barriers for women to carry to term by creating a safe and healthy environment; equipping them with life and parenting skills.”

For 26 years, the Central Alberta Pregnancy Care Centre has offered support and education to individuals and families impacted by unplanned pregnancy.

According to their web site, they provide education, counselling and practical assistance.

Programs and services include prenatal education, parenting programs, adoption support, male mentorship and programs to learn about healthy relationships.

Phase one of the Single Pregnant Women Housing Project includes second floor renovations of an existing building which will convert a 2,000 sq. ft. office space into a home-like space consisting of four bedrooms, a common kitchen area with a dining/teaching area and a small living/office space for one staff. A grand opening is planned for this fall.

Meanwhile, Kooman has brought many projects to the public over the past years, including his hugely successful play She Has A Name which landed tremendous acclaim and was extensively toured in 2012. Currently, the play is in pre-production for a feature film. The play, which is about the battle against human trafficking, provides poignant insight into the issue in South East Asia.

Meanwhile, he’s also gearing

FOR A CAUSE – Pictured here is Central Alberta playwright Andrew Kooman. His production That Towering Cross plays in Red Deer starting tonight as a fundraiser for the Central Alberta Pregnancy Care Centre. photo submitted

up for the debut of another play entitled We Are The Body, which opens May 5th in Red Deer with additional shows in Calgary and Saskatoon.

We Are The Body follows the stories of three prisoners of conscience who are in solitary confinement. They have no contact with the outside world, and don’t know if they will get out alive.

“It asks some big questions about faith and survival,” he said. “To me it was so fascinating to imagine people who stand up for what they believe even if they suffer. And how they still choose to believe. I think it will appeal to a lot of people, and I also think it’s very relevant to today.”

As for opening his plays in Red Deer, Kooman said it’s a natural choice.

“I’m so proud to be from here and I’ve been so blessed by audiences here who honestly engage with my material.”

There is no charge for tickets for That Towering Cross, but they still must be picked up to ensure seating is available for each performance. They are available at 53rd Street Music, Scotts Parable Christian Store, by visiting www. pregnancycare.ca or calling the Central Alberta Pregnancy Care Centre at 403-343-1611.

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Growth and opportunity projected for Lacombe

BY SARAH MAETCHE Lacombe Express The future for the City of Lacombe is full of growth and opportunity according to Mayor Steve Christie.

Christie provided the 2015 State of the City address to a group of dignitaries, business owners and community members at the Lacombe Memorial Centre on last week. He began by reaffirming City council’s vision, “To help build a safe, vibrant and inclusive community that welcomes everyone to live, work and play.”

The City’s population increased by 1,021 people since the last census and experienced many highlights throughout the year, including the initiation of a residential blue box program, the opening of the spray park and the impact BOLT Transit has made in the community.

“One of our key initiatives identified in our 2014-2017 strategic plan was to develop a regional transit system,” he said.

“We worked collaboratively with the Town of Blackfalds and the City of Red Deer to

successfully launch BOLT Transit. This regional transit service now runs within our three communities and provides affordable, accessible, quality of life benefits to all those who use it.”

Upgrades were completed along Maple Drive, improving traffic flows and safety for those on foot. The City also hosted two major curling events over the past year.

“The success of the men’s and women’s provincial curling championships give evidence to what we as a community can accomplish when we all work together,” said Christie. “Looking forward we can expect a busy and productive year, as we start working on planning initiatives and a number of capital projects get started.”

With the 2015 budget approved in December, Christie indicated several capital projects will be undertaken. “The new capital projects reflect a number of priorities which include the intersection upgrades at 63rd Street and Highway 12, a roundabout at College Avenue and C&E Trail, a City wide paving and sidewalk replacement program, the development of an affordable

housing strategy, the next phases of trail development and the annual fleet replacement program,” he said.

The renovations of Barnett Arena and the Kinsmen Aquatic Centre also continue to move forward, along with the development of a new commercial shopping centre to be called Lacombe Market Square.

“This exciting new development will attract new businesses, visitors, encourage economic growth and increase business and employment opportunities for residents right here in Lacombe.”

An area near the industrial park has also been identified for the off-leash dog park. The new Lacombe Police Services building is also nearing design completion with construction to begin in the spring.

Christie noted the photo radar program does have benefits for residents, over and above traffic enforcement. “There has been a 26 per cent drop in collisions in 2014, compared to 2013.”

The Fairview Cemetery expansion will begin this year and the Michener Park ball diamonds will be ready in 2016.

“Even with the economic downturn, people from across the country, around the world continue to flock to our province in search of a better life for their families,” said Christie. “And those to deal with the increased pressures on our civic infrastructure have developed Imagine Lacombe — it’s our municipal sustainability plan with input from over 1,200 residents.”

The plan will help provide guidance for future development, policies and decisions for the City.

As a ‘vital cultural hub’ Lacombe also plays host to five major festivals including Music in the Park and Lacombe Days. “As you all know, we live in a beautiful City, recognized nation-wide for our historic buildings, our heritage homes and our murals,” said Christie. “We can all be proud of these and all our other accomplishments that we have made in the last couple years.

“And as we move forward, we must continue to work together to meet new challenges, new opportunities with creativity and enthusiasm.” news@lacombeexpress.com

Family of missing local woman continues to hold out hope

BY ERIN FAWCETT Lacombe Express The family of a 68-yearold Central Alberta woman who has been missing for nearly two weeks continues to hold out hope that she will be found.

Roze Burk was reported missing from a Red Deer County address on March 13th and was last seen by a family friend at the Deer Park Co-op in Red Deer at 8 p.m. on March 12th. Burk is described as a Caucasian female, about 5’6” tall and 119 lbs. She has blue eyes (usually wears eye glasses) and white hair.

She was last seen wear-

ing jeans, a pink shirt and a long-sleeved, grey jacket.

She is believed to be driving a 2008 Grey Ford Escape with Alberta license plate GCA 091. She is also believed to be travelling with her pet, a West Highland Terrier, named Jewel.

Jewel has shaggy white hair.

“We’re trying to stay to-

ROZE BURK gether as a team and work together to get her found.

We’re each dealing with it in our own way but we are holding onto the hope that we have and just waiting,” said Tamara Burk, Roze’s daughter-in-law.

Since Roze’s disappearance the family has spearheaded two different searches and have covered areas north to Maskwacis (formerly known as Hobbema), east as far as Gadsby, south as far as Big Valley and west out to Rocky Mountain House.

Air searches have also been conducted by Search and Rescue. “Both of the searches we have done we have had a lot of people come out and help,” said Tamara. “People have been helping from all over Alberta.”

Police have also indicated Roze may have gone to Manitoba as she has family

there, but Tamara said she believes that is unlikely as there has been no activity on Roze’s bank accounts.

“As far as I’m aware they (police) have to say that because she has family there.

But all of the tips that we have been getting have been from Alberta. We have received various tips but they’re from all over.

People can’t guarantee it was her or her vehicle.”

This past weekend a second search was held by the family. Tamara said on Monday no other searches are planned. “We have decided to hold off on another search until we get a reliable tip because we have

done pretty well all of Central Alberta. We are more than willing to do another search once we find a direction.”

Last week, Blackfalds RCMP renewed their request for assistance in locating Roze. “We, along with Roze’s family and friends, are very concerned for Roze’s safety,” said Staff Sgt. Ken Morrison, Blackfalds RCMP Detachment Commander. “The public can be our best resource when it comes to locating missing people. In this case, Roze really needs all of our help so we can find her and get her home safely.”

Though not diagnosed medically, Roze may possibly be suffering from dementia-related symptoms.

“She was never diagnosed – I was in the midst of finding her a new family doctor after the one she had retired. But she would forget where she parked in parking lots, she would get days mixed up – she was getting forgetful,” said Tamara, adding those symptoms had been progressing for about two years. Anyone with information is asked to call Blackfalds RCMP at 403-885-3300 or their local police. Visit ‘Missing – Roze Burk’ on facebook. efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

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Thursday, March 26, 2015

Council approves microbrewery in industrial district

BY SARAH MAETCHE Lacombe Express The City of Lacombe will soon be the home of a microbrewery.

Now, after clearing several hurdles, Blindman Brewing will be setting up shop in an industrial area of Lacombe.

City councillors approved final reading to amend a bylaw to consider allowing microbreweries the ability to host ancillary activities, like retail sales and liquor consumption, in light industrial and heavy industrial districts of the City at their regular council meeting on March 23rd.

A microbrewery is a facility where beverages of a low alcoholic content are produced and packaged. The facility may include distribution, retail or wholesale on or off the premises, and in the case of Blindman Brewing, the applicants for the

Lacombe facility, a tasting room where people can sample the locally-produced beer.

The building Blindman Brewing is considering boasts 4,000 sq. ft. which they plan to devote 75% of the space to manufacturing. The remainder of space will be set aside for ancillary retail and hospitality uses like off-sale liquor, selling merchandise, liquor tasting and a small tap room where sales of pints would be offered to patrons during business hours.

“This is vital to the success of our business,” said Blindman Brewing co-owner Hans Doef of the ancillary uses. The applicants had received approval from the City for an amendment to a bylaw to allow microbreweries as a discretionary use in commercial districts of the City in February. The company wished to set up shop in an industrial area (zoned I1 or I2) to suit

their needs, so they had to reapply before council to receive approval.

Chambers were again packed and two citizens spoke in support of the application during the hearing. Director of Planning and Operations Matthew Goudy said in a perfect world, a commercial zone would be the fit for such a business, but Lacombe did not have such a space to offer. As such, administration could not support the bylaw but offered a second option for council — amend the existing regulations to consider the ancillary uses but limit the overall floor space for retail uses.

After the hearing concluded, council debated the application and considered the options. “We want people to know that we are open for business,” said Councillor Wayne Rempel, who was in favour of the application. “We want to do whatever we can to encourage people.”

Councillor Peter Bouwsema was also in support of the bylaw, with the second option proposed to council. “Even though we are changing some of the uses, if they are considered to be auxiliary to the main use of the microbrewery, then I would be in support of that,” he said.

Councillor Wayne Armishaw stated he was in support of the bylaw with the amendment, as the business had found as good of a location in the I2 district that was available that suited their needs.

Councillors Reuben Konnik and Grant Harder were also in support of the amendment. Council granted second and third reading of the bylaw, permitting the use of ancillary uses by a microbrewery, but with a limitation on floor space to 500 sq. ft.

The application must also be approved by the Municipal Planning Commission. news@lacombeexpress.com

Doors of Lacombe project to salute history and creativity

BY SARAH MAETCHE Lacombe Express As residents wander through Lacombe, they will find the City is home to many historic homes, buildings and places. Unique to each building is a door, sometimes historic or significant in itself, which often showcases the character and age of the historic home or place.

The Doors of Lacombe project is looking to catalogue these interesting or unique doors located within the City. Through the new project, a poster will be created featuring a collection of photos of doors from buildings within the community.

The Lacombe Heritage Committee is inviting property owners and others to submit photos of their doors for possible inclusion in the artistic and historic project.

Jennifer Kirchner, City of La-

combe planner and organizer of the project, said the group is seeking out submissions of all rare doorways. “It could be something interesting, unique, with details or colouring — something that stands out within the community.”

All doors in the area are eligible, even those that are not necessarily historic but may be eclectic or have some type of creative or iconic feature, something that ‘pops’.

“We are looking for anyone out there to put their hand up and say, ‘My door is interesting’,” said Kirchner. “They could have a hidden gem.”

Suggestions can also be submitted by citizens, if they see a door in their neighbourhood that is creative and they think should be included in the project.

“They can give us an idea and see what’s out there.”

She said one of the committee

members came up with the idea after seeing something similar implemented, like a door poster, in other cities throughout North America and Europe.

A similar concept called The Doors Open continues to spread across North America, where residents and visitors of a certain city have the opportunity to explore the rich legacy of built, cultural and natural heritage.

Once the Lacombe Heritage Committee receives enough submissions, they will choose around nine doors to feature on the poster. A professional photographer will then attend each location and photograph the doorway for the poster.

Owners of the doors selected will receive their own copy of the Doors of Lacombe poster.

Kirchner said if the Doors of Lacombe project is successful this year, they might do another poster in a few years, hoping to

PORTALS OF HISTORY – This door of St. Stephen’s Catholic Church (512853rd St.) is not only historic, but also architecturally interesting. A door like this may be featured in the Doors of Lacombe project. Sarah Maetche/Lacombe Express show off as many doors within the City as possible.

The deadline to submit a suggested door is March 31st, but organizers are open to accepting late submissions.

To submit or suggest a door to be included in the project email planner@lacombe.ca or contact Kirchner in the City planning department at 403-782-1264. news@lacombeexpress.com

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Be safe and buckle up Sometimes something so seemingly simple can save lives. Something as simple as taking those few seconds it takes to put on your seatbelt, also known as an occupant restraint, before you leave your driveway.

It seems like a no brainer, but there are still many out there who risk their own safety and do not regularly wear their seatbelts when riding in a vehicle.

This month is marked as Occupant Restraint Month, a time to emphasize the use of seatbelts for adults and children while they travel in vehicles.

“While Albertans have significantly increased their seatbelt use in the past 15 years, almost five per cent of Albertans still do not wear them regularly,” stated Minister of Transportation Wayne Drysdale. “Simply put, seatbelts save lives and we all need to wear them to make sure everyone gets home safely at the end of each day.”

According to a study by Alberta Transportation, from 2008 to 2013,

there were 383 unbelted fatalities in the province. Twenty per cent of those fatalities involved 18 to 24-year-old men.

Using a seatbelt can improve your chance of surviving a vehicle collision from 45% to 65%, depending on the type of vehicle and exactly where you are sitting.

“The statistics speak for themselves, close to 95 per cent of the motoring public use occupant restraints yet almost a third of all vehicle fatalities in the province were as a result of occupants who chose not to buckle up,” said Deputy Director of Alberta Sheriffs Traffic Operations Rick Gardner. “To dramatically increase your chances of surviving injury or worse in a collision, please wear your seatbelt.”

There also appears to be a lack of awareness among parents and those who care for children of the critical role a booster seat plays in keeping little ones safe while traveling in a vehicle. A recent study completed by Parachute indicates that three-quarters of Canadian

parents with children age four to nine do not use booster seats.

The study states that 42% believe that their child was too big for a booster seat, 23% thought that their child didn’t need a booster seat to be safe and 19% thought their child was too old for a booster seat.

Booster seats remain the safest choice for children who have

out grown their toddler seat (over 40lbs). The Alberta government recommends for children under nine-years-old, that a booster seat be used until a weight of 80lbs or a height of 145 cm is reached.

It’s never to late to start a new habit, especially a habit that can determine the difference between life and death. Be safe and buckle up.

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Certain Canadian commentators are advancing a strange critique of public health, suggesting that physicians and public health experts, charged with caring for the health of Canadians, should not concern themselves with the root causes of illness and stick to a narrow range of health interventions.

Fortunately, Canadian health experts have a broader and more complete understanding of how and why people get sick. They aren’t satisfied with simply pulling drowning kids out of the river; though this is obviously important, they also look upstream to ask why kids are falling in the river in the first place.

Decades of studies have shown conclusively that income and its distribution, education, employment, housing, food security and the wider environment have far greater impact on health outcomes than healthcare.

These upstream factors touch on all aspects of public policy. Our health

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MEILI is determined by political choices. If we want the best for Canadians, shouldn’t our political choices be determined by health?

There is a growing international movement, supported by the World Health Organization, toward “Health in all Policies,” an approach that has been adopted by governments around the world. Here in Canada, Quebec has such a policy, and Newfoundland and Labrador is currently exploring this model.

The notion facing the greatest scrutiny is one that has been expressed most clearly in the British Medical Journal: “The more equally wealth is distributed, the better the health of that society.”

There are three key ways in which wealth inequality

can lead to worse health outcomes: Most obvious, poverty. In a less equal society, more people live in relative disadvantage, and are less able to afford safe housing and nutritious food or to access educational and economic opportunities. Their health suffers as a result, with people living in poverty often having life expectancies 20 or more years shorter than wealthier citizens. That can manifest in rates of diabetes, heart disease, STIs, infant and overall mortality many times greater than the rest of the city.

All people in less equal countries – except for the very wealthiest members of a society –suffer from worse physical and mental health even if they are at or near the top of the socioeconomic scale, whether from higher levels of crime, greater strain on the social safety net, or even higher levels of stress.

New evidence also suggests that it’s not only the people in unequal countries who are sicker; it’s

their markets as well. The OECD reported in 2014 that income inequality is at its highest level in 30 years, with economic growth slowed by as much as 10% in some countries as a result. An IMF study from the same year showed that redistributive policies can improve economic performance in the long term.

Many experts, including economists at TD bank, are consequently calling for action on income inequality.

Greater levels of inequality damage the economy, worsening the material conditions of all who participate in the economy, and with them their health and wellbeing. Given that inequality has grown significantly in Canada, with the richest 20% now holding 67.4% of wealth in this country, this is an issue of great concern.

This understanding of the connection between inequality and health is growing among the general public. A series of town halls hosted by the Canadian Medical Association on the health of Canadi-

ans resulted in a report titled ‘What Makes Us Sick’, showing that Canadians recognize the influence of income, housing and education on their health.

With Canadians increasingly waking up to the need for an upstream approach to health and politics, those who actively oppose social investment and greater equality are sure to take aim at the notion of health as a guiding principle in public policy.

This is beyond unfortunate, as addressing the upstream determinants of health can both improve the economy and the ability of that economy to provide for the wellbeing of Canadians. That’s a hopeful and compelling idea, and, to some, a dangerous one.

The fact that it’s receiving so much press attention suggests it’s an idea whose time has come.

Ryan Meili is an expert advisor with EvidenceNetwork.ca, a family physician in Saskatoon and founder of Upstream: Institute for A Healthy Society. His column is distributed through Troy Media.

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Thursday, March 26, 2015

City offering initiatives to re-vamp historic storefronts

BY KALISHA MENDONSA Lacombe Express The City of Lacombe is once again accepting applications to the Downtown Storefront Enhancement Program to liven up the downtown core.

“The idea is actually present in a number of other communities that are trying to revitalize their downtown. The hope is that the municipalities can offer a little bit of an incentive to encourage people to brighten up their storefronts,” said Guy Lapointe, community economic development manager for the City of Lacombe.

The total amount of money reserved for the program is $4,000.

Applicants are eligible for a 20% subsidy of their total renovation costs, up to $2,000. Lapointe said that so far, only one application has been brought forward but he hopes to see the program flourish this year.

“Last year, we didn’t spend all the money. We had enough projects committed that would have used the money, but a couple pulled out last minute. It was kind of rushed last year but we’re trying to do it in advance this year and give people some time to be better prepared,” he said.

“At the moment, we have the application deadline of March

31st. Of course, if we don’t have enough applications at that point, we will leave the program open and do it on a first-come, firstserve basis.”

Last year most of the funds were allocated to businesses that were doing signage improvements. Eligible improvements include lighting, exterior walls, windows, doors, paint, signage, awnings and canopies, landscaping and entranceways. Along with these options, there are a variety of other improvements that would qualify under the program.

Applications are to be sent to Lapointe and then will be reviewed by a third party in April.

Only stores in the Old Town Main Street District are eligible for funding. Those who applied for the program or utilized funds last year may re-apply if they have a secondary project. For people who are interested in applying for a loan through Community Futures East Parkland should indicate this on the Downtown Storefront Enhancement Program application.

“The one thing that we heard from feedback last year was people who didn’t own their building were concerned about why they would want to take part in this.

You can do an improvement to your building with the permission

of your landlord. It doesn’t have to be extensive,” Lapointe said.

“We did a lot of signage projects last year where we took the more historic signage and re-did those.

You don’t have to be an owner of the building to be involved in the program. It might be things

like painting - maybe you have a vision that differs from your landlord and if you can get permission, we just need to see that as part of the application process and then you can go ahead and do that if you’d like. Really, the sky is the limit for this.”

Specific guidelines on the application process, as well as additional information on the program are available on the Lacombe City web site, under the ‘Doing Business – Community Economic Development’ tab. kmendonsa@lacombeexpress.com

CONCENTRATION – Dalton Raddis-Conley, 12, took time to line up a shot at the Yu-Turn Centre in the City. This month, members of the Yu-Turn Centre will travel to Mexico to help construct a home. Kalisha Mendonsa/Lacombe Express

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Thursday, March 26, 2015

Burman University launch week Lacombe’s Burman University, formerly named Canadian University College (CUC), will be officially launching their brand new name during Burman Launch Week from March 26th to April 1st.

A variety of events will showcase the university and all the areas it offers. From academics to athletics there is something for everyone.

- March 26th: re-launch. There is a ‘lunch and listen’ at noon at the Lacombe Memorial Centre.

- March 27th at 1 p.m. there is an Acronaires Homeshow at the PE Centre and at 7:30 p.m. there will be a Choral Union Concert at the CHSDA Church.

- March 28th at 9:45 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. church services will be held. At 4 p.m. there will be a dramatic presentation of the gospel of Mark at the CHSDA Church followed by evensong at the CHSDA Church at 6 p.m. Wrapping things up at 8:30 p.m. is a dramatic presentation - Freud’s Last Session at the Admin Building.

- March 29th at 1 p.m. there will be a benefit run for Leah Cobetto at Casey’s Cabin. At 4 p.m. there will be an Acronaires Homes Show at PE Centre, and at 7 p.m. enjoy the screening of Old Fashioned at administration building.

- On March 30th there will be campus tours throughout the day. At 7:30 p.m. there will be the Herr Lecture Series at the Education Building with guest speaker Robert Epp, deputy provost, University of Alberta. At 8 p.m. there will be a CUC basketball game at the PE Centre.

- On March 31st at 11 a.m. there will be a university convocation at College Heights

at the SDA Church. Guest speaker - Dan Jackson, president, North American Division. Awards night is at 7 p.m.

- On April 1st there will be a year-end celebration at the PE Centre at 5:30 p.m.

The university is named after Charles A. and Leona Burman, the husband and wife team who founded the institution in 1907.

Charles served as the first and third president (principal) of the school that would be known as CUC. Leona taught English, science, language, geography, physiology, and acted as school nurse.

Both Charles and Leona devoted their lives to the work of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The name Burman University was chosen after an intensive process of focus groups. Faculty, staff, students, alumni, friends and citizens of Lacombe joined the process, suggesting more than 100 possible names. A consultant was retained and facilitated focus groups in three regions of Canada.

Email submissions were also taken into consideration. After carefully considering the scores of names that were suggested, Burman University was proposed to the board of trustees on Dec. 15th in a special phone conference meeting where they voted to go ahead with the change.

CUC will continue as Canadian University College for the remainder of the 20142015 academic calendar year.

Full implementation of the new name will take place May 1st. For up-to-datescheduling of the launch week events, visit www.burmanu.ca or email info@cauc.ca or call 403-782-3381.

Formerly CUC,

we are now Burman University–Your University.

You are invited to our Name Change Launch Week.

For a full schedule of launch week events and for more information about our name change visit www.burmanu.ca

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Thursday, March 26, 2015

fyi EVENTS The annual general meeting for the Lacombe and District Historical Society will take place on March 26th at 7 p.m. in the Flatiron Museum located at 100, 5005- 50 Ave. Lacombe.

Everyone is welcome. If you are interested in local history and volunteering at community events, consider joining your local historical society.

Lacombe Lions Club meets the first Monday of the month downstairs at the Lacombe Legion. Next meeting is on April 6th at 6:30 p.m. Dinner is at 7 p.m. Guests are welcome.

The Lacombe Lions’ Community Band will present its annual Spring Concert on March 30th, at 7:30 p.m. in the Lacombe Memorial Centre Centennial Hall, South Wing. All are welcome to attend. Admission is free, but donations to help support the operation of the band are always gratefully accepted.

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There will be lots of homemade Easter baking, eggs, crafts, woodwork, honey, jams, perogies and lots more goodies.

Red Deer and District Order of the Eastern Star Foundation Tea will be held at the Lacombe Kozy Korner (5024 53 St.) on March 28th from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $8. A fantastic bake sale, terrific used books table and several lovely raffle prizes will be offered as well. Come one, come all. Everyone is welcome.

Friends of the Library present Rob Welch who will be sharing his experience as a volunteer with

Lacombe Legion Community Breakfast, April 19th, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. upstairs at the Lacombe Legion. Cost: $6 per adult (12 years and older), $3 per child.

Free candlelight yoga during Earth Hour: March 28th, 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the upper lobby at the Kinsmen Aquatic Centre (5429-53 St.) Lacombe.

Grab your mat, turn out your lights and come on over.

Lacombe Farmers’ Market will have a special Easter sale on April 2nd from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Lacombe Walking Group goes Wednesdays from 12-12:30 p.m. at the Medcombe Walk-InClinic. No Registration required.

Kozy Korner — Tuesday Dinners every week at noon.

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 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Contact Jessica at 403-352-5486.

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Lacombe Dolphins summer swim club registration night is April 7th, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Lacombe Junior High School.

Bentley School Staff Reunion: Aug. 6th to coincide with the Town of Bentley’s 100th Anniversary this summer. Any former Bentley School staff members are asked to contact Arnie MacAskill at 403-782-7183 or amacaskill@ telus.net so the committee can establish names and contact information for the reunion.

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403.314.2244 • 7898 Gaetz Ave., Red Deer A1HomesRedDeer@gmail.com • www.A1-Homes.ca A Better World and its projects, 7 p.m. at the LMC in the Servus Credit Room (upstairs) April 14th. Light refreshments will be served, free admission.

Friends of the Library will be pleased to hear a local naturalist and conservationist, Dr. Bird- presenting the history of the J.J. Collett Natural Area, 7 p.m. on April 23rd at the LMC in the County Room.

Light refreshments will be served, free admission.

The Red Deer Legion Pipe Band and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #35 will be hosting the multi-award winning play, Jake’s Gift. The performance will take place on April 21st at the Royal Canadian Legion, Red Deer. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. Pipe Band will play at 6:45 p.m., with the play beginning at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at the front desk of the Red Deer Legion, by contacting any Pipe Band member or calling Arnie MacAskill at 403-782-7183.

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.

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

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

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Youth Unlimited Drop-in Activities 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.

Affirm – providing safe and confidential support to people of all sexual orientation and identity, their families and friends. We meet in Lacombe. For more infor-

mation, call Marg at 403-7821887 or Ross at 403-782-3671.

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 run in LMC Credit Union Room at 5214 50 Ave. in Lacombe.

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society Table Talk Coffee Group: Meets the second Friday of each month at Demi’s Restaurant (Lacombe Motor Inn) at 10 a.m. If you or someone in your life has been affected by MS, join us for a fun, casual and supportive coffee chat. For more info, please contact Terri Blanchard at 403-346-0290.

Stay and Play – Gull Lake Hall, Tuesdays 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Bentley Town Office Fridays 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Stay and Play is designed to encourage families to spend time together in play, while having the opportunity to socialize and learn about the community and external resources. $2 drop in fee per family is suggested. 403-748-2160.

Bentley TOPS- Take Off Pounds Sensibly. Every Tuesday in the basement of the Bentley Town Office at 7 p.m. Contact Carolyn 403-396-1002 for more information.

Carpet Bowling, Wednesdays 10 a.m. at the Bentley Community Hall. New and returning players welcome. No experience necessary. Call Arnold at 403-7482744 for more information.

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

Clive Seniors’ Drop-In – 1:30 p.m. every Monday at the Clive Meeting Room. Contact Allan at 403-784-3884 Mirror Jolly Seniors — pancake breakfast every second Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Mirror Moms and Tots play group — located at the brick building along Hwy. 50 past the school.

Call Wendy at 403-788-2612.

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Thursday, March 26, 2015

Hamilton family grapples with the loss of a son

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE courtesy of Ponoka News The tragic death of Tom Hamilton in an avalanche has reverberated through the community of Ponoka.

Hamilton, 29, was snowmobiling with three friends in McBride, B.C. March 21st when the snow started to break apart from right beneath him. He and another friend, Curtis Fries from Sherwood Park, were unable to escape the avalanche in time and they were buried.

“As he was turning around, the avalanche let loose underneath Tom,” explained his father Jim Hamilton. “The whole plateau let loose.”

He said the other two snowmobilers were able to locate Fries’ emergency beacon. They were able to dig him out but he succumbed to his injuries. The four riders had proper safety equipment.

Search and rescue crews searched for Tom’s body, but they had to call off the search as the evening wore on. He was found the next day approximately 15m under where Fries was found. Hamilton said their emergency beacons were right on top of each other, which made it difficult to locate Tom’s body. “That we get to bring him home and give him a proper burial is huge to me and to his wife,” said Hamilton. “Until he’s found, you’re praying he’s alive.

You know it’s not likely.”

Tom leaves behind a young family with his wife Amanda and two young children, Kaitlyn and James.

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their father was like, Amanda has requested people who knew Tom write a story about him and his life. As they grow older, she hopes to pass on these stories to her children.

Tom’s death has also created a void in Jim’s life; not only was he his son, but Tom and Jim were partners at Hamilton’s IGA. “I’m scared,” said Jim simply. “I don’t know how I can do it without him.”

He has received hundreds of emails and calls from the many people who knew Tom and each one has been about the lasting memory he had on them.

Tom could be found in many parts of Ponoka. While he was a fixture at the store, he was also a big advocate of community events. He was past-president of the Ponoka Kinsmen and was always busy during Ponoka Stampede.

Tom’s good nature and work ethic is another thing Jim is proud of.

He told the story of Tom working at a plant picking lettuce some years ago. Tom had to take on extra work to cover a sick employee and in an effort to be efficient, Tom managed to do the work of two people.

That work ethic got other staff members in trouble and he was told to reduce the workflow.

“So he got his back up and the next day he bribed the kid beside him to move down one and he did three rows to prove a point.

And he got fired,” explained Jim fondly.

It was this kind of work ethic that Jim loved about his son, who was on his way to being a fourth generation owner of Hamilton’s IGA. Jim said most families don’t

TRAGEDY - The death of Ponoka’s Tom Hamilton has shocked many people who knew him. Here is a Christmas photo of Tom with his wife Amanda and two children, James (left) and Kaitlyn. photo submitted

make it past three generations. “We found a way to make it work,” he said.

Tom was getting so good at the job that when Jim was dealing with an injury last year, his son handled it well. “We actually made more money with my leg when I was at home than I did when I was there.”

Jim said they were in the midst of planning a surprise birthday party for Tom, who was going to turn 30 on April 30th.

There were no details at the production

time on a funeral date.

In the meantime, Ponoka Kinsmen, where Tom served as president between 2011 and 2013, has announced that a decision was made to dedicate the toboggan hill, which the deceased was so instrumental in creating, to his memory.

“Any donations can be made to the Tom Hamilton Memorial Hill through the Ponoka Kinsmen,” said the press release issued by the organization.

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City Council Dates Lacombe City Council Meetings are open to the public and all are encouraged to attend.

Meeting agendas are posted online at www.lacombe.ca by 3:00 p.m. the Friday before every Council Meeting.

New police station to get secure Vbre-optic service

The next scheduled Regular Council Meeting dates and times are:

Monday, April 7, 2015, at 5 p.m. (Committee Meeting) Monday, April 13, 2015, at 5 p.m.

Monday, April 27, 2015, at 5 p.m.

Reminders

Waste collection schedule changes Due to the upcoming Easter Holiday, garbage and recycling normally scheduled for pick up on Friday, April 3rd will instead be picked up on Thursday, April 2nd. Garbage and recycling normally scheduled for pick up on Monday, April 6th will now be collected on Tuesday, April 7th.

Kinsmen Aquatic Centre News March is Toonie Month at the Kinsmen Aquatic Centre admissions for all public swims will be $2 for the month. We will have Toonie Swims from 1 pm - 3 pm over the March Break (March 30-April 2) during the week.

Barnett Arena Residents are advised that the arena ice will come out on March 30, 2015.

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Occupant Restraint Month Did you know that from 2008 to 2013, there were 383 unbelted fatalities in Alberta, and about 20 per cent of those fatalities involved 18- to 24-year old men? Seatbelts can improve the chances of surviving a collision from 45 to 65 per cent, depending on the type of vehicle and seating position.

Alberta Transportation and the Lacombe Traffic Safety Committee are emphasizing the use of occupant restraints for adults and children while travelling in vehicles. Make sure to click it every time, all the time! For more information, go to www.saveafriend.ca.

An artists illustration of the new Lacombe Police Station, slated for construction this spring.

City Council has approved the purchase of a SuperNet fibre optic network at a cost of $117,969.00 for the new Lacombe Police Service (LPS) facility.

“There is a real need to keep our municipal police force up to speed with new technologies in order to make Lacombe one of the safest places to live in our province,” said Mayor Steve Christie. “Council is also being proactive in facilitating a smooth construction process for the new police facility by approving this service in a timely manner.”

The SuperNet is a fibre optic network that connects public institutions across the province – schools, hospitals, colleges, universities, libraries, and municipal offices – to a broadband network for high-speed Internet access, video conferencing, and other services.

It is part of a closed system, which only allows local and provincial government offices to interconnect within its network as well as providing specific connections for Internet Service Providers. There is no other service like this available in Alberta. Security, performance and reliability are key features as to why police services all across Alberta utilize this infrastructure.

LPS uses the SuperNet at its current location to access databases and programs that allow them to share information, process criminal complaints and create court documents. These programs are integral resources for policing services. Alternatives for other services to replace the SuperNet infrastructure are not readily available or would require a complete overhaul of the policing process for our municipal service.

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RV/trailer parking in Lacombe With warm weather and camping season fast approaching, Enforcement Services would like to remind residents that construction, recreational and utility trailers not attached to vehicles cannot be left on any street at anytime.

As per City of Lacombe Bylaw 223, a trailer that is attached to a vehicle can be parked on the street for a maximum of 72 hours before it has to be moved. Attached trailers must be parked legally while on the street, and must not cause safety or traffic concerns.

A trailer may be parked on private property as long as it is completely within the owner’s property, and does not protrude onto a sidewalk or street/alley. Trailers parked on private property must not cause traffic or sightline concerns.

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What’s New?

Celebrating children born in 2014

Celebrating Creativity in Lacombe

Lacombe’s BirthPlace Forest is an environmentally friendly way to celebrate the new addition in your life.

For only $75 a tree will be planted in your child’s honour, and their name will be added to the Commemorative Plaque at the entry to the forest. This is a fantastic way to create lasting memories, and it contributes to the greening and beautification of our city.

You can enroll in this program at any time throughout the year. A celebration is held in June every year where all participants are invited to help plant their tree in the BirthPlace Forest.

Register your child today.

Application forms are available at City Hall or at the Lacombe Memorial Centre year round.

The deadline to purchase a 2014 BirthPlace Forest tree is April 30, 2015. For more information, please contact Mary Lou at 403-782-6668 or mfiveland@lacombe.ca.

“Waskasoo” by Encore feature artist Marg Metcalf

Join us on Friday, April 16, and Saturday, April 17, as we host the 16th edition of this creative and colorful celebration of all things artistic. We are once again showcasing the wonderful and inspiring creations of some of Alberta’s finest artists and artisans.

This year our Featured Artist is Marg Metcalf, who hails from Sylvan Lake. She loves to paint the ‘quiet spaces’ of western Canada. While Marg is bashful about describing her painting style, her works speak volumes. Marg’s dynamic brushwork and brilliant use of colour draw the observer into her painted world.

FREE Transportation April 18, Lacombe Tradeshow

Current to March 19, 2015

Permitted Use

The BOLT bus will be at the Lacombe Tradeshow from 10:30am - 3:30pm on Saturday, April 18. Experience FREE transportation to and from the show, or jump on board to check out the bus while on location at the Lacombe Arena.

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

A schedule and route will be posted to the City of Lacombe Facebook Page, www.facebook.com/cityoflacombe, and website, www.lacombe.ca, as it becomes available.

DATE Mar. 19

PERMIT# 61/250.53

LOCATION 3411 52 Av.

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Discretionary Use

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Mar. 19

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Mar. 19

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The City of Lacombe is currently recruiting for: Equipment Operator 2 - Streets and Roads - Application Deadline is April 7, 2015 Seasonal Labourer - Streets and Roads ( 5 openings ) - Tentative Dates are May through November - Open until suitable applicants are found For full job descriptions and other employment opportunities please visit the City of Lacombe website at www.lacombe.ca/employment Please Apply To: Human Resources City of Lacombe - 5432, 56th Ave, Lacombe AB, T4L 1E9 humanresources@lacombe.ca Employment Opps.indd 1

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Renovations and Change of Use in Hotel to Retail and Office Space

Documents pertaining to the development permits may be inspected at City Hall, 5432-56 Avenue, during regular business hours.

Anyone claiming to be affected by the approval of the Permitted Uses with Variances or Discretionary Uses may submit an objection within 14 days from the date of notice. The appeal must be in writing, accompanied with a $50.00 fee and be directed to: Lacombe Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, Attn: Secretary to the SDAB, 5432 - 56 Avenue Lacombe, AB T4L 1E9

To keep this annual event fresh and vibrant, we’re welcoming 14 new artists to the show! Friday night is Date Night, with live Blues, Jazz & R&B music. Enjoy fabulous hot and cold appetizers, along with fine wines and beers as you browse the artist booths and check out the works of over 30 up-andcoming student artists.

Visit http://www.lacombetourism.com/lacombe-regionaltourismevents/encore-festival for full event details.

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Thursday, March 26, 2015

Burman University Benefit Run to support Leah Cobetto

BY SARAH MAETCHE Lacombe Express Burman University will be hosting a benefit run this coming Sunday. The funds raised through the run around Barnett Lake will go towards assisting Lacombe resident Leah Cobetto.

Last September, 22-year-old Cobetto was walking home in downtown Lacombe and was struck by an impaired driver, which resulted in the amputation of her lower right leg. “The funds raised through the race will go towards buying her a more efficient prosthetic leg than she currently has,” said co-organizer Ron Schafer.

The event also coincides with the Burman University Launch Week, where the former Canadian University College will officially unveil their new name.

Schafer said a run around Barnett Lake has been a traditional event ran by the school dating back over 50 years. The group wanted to revive the tradition just in time for the launch week, but with a community focus.

“The weather may put a kink in it, but we plan to move forward,” he said. “We are hoping to get a good crowd out for a good cause.”

Organizers plan for the event to go rain, snow or shine and are hoping all of the

snow is gone from the trails to make the event a success. The race will be run on rough trails around the lake, with only a small portion on paved road.

Runners can choose from three distances - a 4 km trip around the lake for runners or walkers, an 11 km course or a three-person relay. “In the three-person relay, each person will run one lap each,” said Schafer.

The race will begin and finish at the Burman University campus, in the field below the gym near Casey’s Cabin. Refreshments and a closing ceremony will be held at 3 p.m. Registered runners will also gain free admission to Gwen Bader Fitness Centre and Pool for the remainder of the day.

Registration is $30 per adult or $15 for a youth or senior. Runners can register in teams for the relay online. Each run has a capacity for 200 runners except the relay, which has a registration of 300. The Burman University Benefit Run on March 29th will start at 1 p.m. with race times for the 4 km run/walk at 1:10 p.m., 11 km run starting at 1 p.m. and 4 km relay also at 1 p.m.

Runners can pre-register online via Running Room or register the day of the event 30 minutes prior to the start.

Contact Klaus Irrgang at kirrgang@ cauc.ca or at 403-782-3381 ext. 4048 or contact Schafer at 403-391-6909. news@lacombeexpress.com

Lacombe Ford earns national award Lacombe Ford is among an elite group of Ford and Lincoln dealerships to be recognized with the 2014 President’s Award by the Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited.

The President’s Award, Ford Canada’s highest dealership honour, is presented annually to those dealerships, which demonstrate outstanding achievement in sales and customer satisfaction.

This year, for the second year in a row, Lacombe

Ford received ‘Diamond Club’ recognition, which recognizes the very best of the elite group of winning dealerships.

For 2014, Ford of Canada is recognizing Ford and Lincoln dealers across the country for providing a superior customer experience in sales, service and overall dealership experience.

“Earning the President’s Award signifies our entire staff’s dedication to deliver superior customer

satisfaction day in and day out,” said Lacombe Ford principal, Darren Gagnon.

“I couldn’t be more proud to receive this recognition, especially since it comes from the people we value the most — our customers.

They’re the reason we are able to accept this award.”

Ford of Canada introduced the President’s Award in 2000. Dealers become eligible through excellence in dealership operations and exceptional customer feedback through

survey responses related to their sales and service satisfaction and overall dealership experience.

This also marks the eighth year in a row that Lacombe Ford has been recognized with the President’s Award.

“Winning it once is special,” added Gagnon. “By being recognized with this consistency says a great deal about the amazing team that serves our customers.”

-Maetche

WARMER WEATHER - Taking advantage of a fair-weathered day, Danielle Gauthier takes her sprocker spaniel Wilson out for a stroll.

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Holy Week Services Easter Church Services in our Community St. Stephen Catholic Church, Lacombe

HOLY WEEK MASS TIMES 2015

Holy Thursday 8:00 p.m.

Good Friday

April 2 MAUNDY THURSDAY We are a welcoming community of faith.

We would love to have you join us for:

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April 3 at 10:30 a.m. as we remember Jesus’ death

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April 5 at 10:30 a.m. as we celebrate the “Love of God” in the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

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April 4 EASTER VIGIL 7:30 p.m.

April 5 EASTER SUNDAY

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Thursday, March 26, 2015

SPORTS

FIGHTING HARD – In a tense moment, Marc Eremenko of the Coaldale Copperheads battled with Blackfalds Wranglers’ Captain Robin Carlson during a recent championship match.

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Wranglers cut down by Copperheads in series championship

BY KALISHA MENDONSA Lacombe Express The two top teams in the Heritage Junior Hockey League, the Blackfalds Wranglers and the Coaldale Copperheads, faced off last week in a championship game that Coaldale ultimately won.

The Copperheads finished the game with a score of 4-1, after a scrappy three periods with intense participation from both teams. Coaldale Head Coach Derek Wiest was proud of his team.

“It’s an unbelievable feeling. These guys battle so hard all year – it’s a much-deserved championship. To beat a team that had such a great record three games in a row –it’s just an unbelievable feeling right now and I can’t express it,” he said.

Tension was palpable in the arena and visible amongst the players. Several fights

broke out on the ice, a few penalties were given and some aggressive checking was put forth.

Although the Wranglers tried hard to maintain control of the puck, they were thwarted by the Coaldale goalie and intense energy of the Copperheads.

Wiest said the championship title was a lot of work and he truly felt his team deserved to win.

“We always kind of build for the playoffs all season long. We just try to play a simple game, keeping to our structure and our systems, and getting pucks deep. We get on the fore-checking and just battle hard.

I thought our guys did a great job of doing that. I’m super happy.”

As the scoreboard buzzer sounded, a rush of cheers and release of energy was felt throughout the arena. The Copperheads threw their gear about the ice in

excitement, and were eager to hoist their championship cup.

For the Wranglers, the game had not ended in victory but Coach Sean Neumeler was still proud of the team and said they would re-focus their sights on the upcoming provincial tournament. “(The Copperheads) are a great team and we knew they were going to be tough.

We didn’t play very well the first game against them – they deserved to win that.

Down south, they won on their home ice like they’re supposed to,” he said.

“We came back home and we played really well tonight – really well. I think we got burned a bit and their goalie really helped them out. That’s what happens when you can’t score, and it was one of those nights.

I was still proud of the guys and how they played. I really was.”

Last year the Wranglers lost the league

final to the Okotoks Bisons but were still able to proceed to provincials. Neumeler said although the loss stings, it is nothing to dwell on or seriously worry about because the team still has a bigger picture to focus on – provincials.

“Provincials takes place over Easter weekend. It’s a long tournament so we’ve got to be ready. If you don’t win two of your first three games, you’re out,” he said.

“Those first three games are huge so we’re going to start with those and then if we can, continue. I wouldn’t change a lot from tonight; I just hope that we can get through the net when we get up to Stony Plain.”

The Wranglers finished the regular season with a record of 34 wins, two losses and two ties. They were the top scoring team in the Heritage Junior league with 70 points. kmendonsa@lacombeexpress.com

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Bentley Generals look to hoist the Allan Cup once again

BY KALISHA MENDONSA Lacombe Express The Bentley Generals will once again have a shot at glory this year as they take on five other Canadian Chinook Hockey League teams for the 2015 Allan Cup. The team will travel to the east coast, arriving in Clarenville, Newfoundland to compete for the title of Allan Cup Champions – a title the team has missed since 2013. Named team MVP through playoffs Torrie Dyck spoke on behalf of his team and said they were all excited for the opportunity.

“It’s definitely a very exciting time for us. Getting out of Alberta was our first goal, but obviously going and winning the Allan Cup is our ultimate goal. We’re on our way there but we know that it’s definitely going to be a big challenge ahead of us,” he said.

He added through the season the group has been working hard to come together as a team, supporting each other and sharing strengths to make it into the running for the Cup. “We have had a fairly good season collectively as a team, but we have gone through a bit of adversity that we’ve had to battle through – injuries and guys

coming in and out of the line-up.

Our coaches and management have done a good job of keeping us in line in terms of working towards our ultimate goal, which is of course is the Allan Cup.” Dyck led his team with 15 points in playoffs, with nine goals and six assists. He achieved 20 points during this year’s regular season and worked hard to contribute to his team. He was also one of the league’s top scorers in the 2014/2015 season.

“This year – I don’t know if it’s because the amount of playing years I have left are dwindling down – I really managed to find

Atom A Rockets win the Tier 2 championship

BY SARAH MAETCHE Lacombe Express The Atom A Lacombe Rockets have ended their

season on a high note. After much battling and a come back, they captured the Atom A Tier 2 North Central Minor Hockey As-

TIER TWO CHAMPIONS – The Atom A Lacombe Rockets won the Tier 2 league championship.

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Invitation to Tender Railway Avenue Infrastructure Improvements Will be received by: Tagish Engineering Ltd. G4, 5550 – 45th StreetRed Deer, Alberta T4N 1L1 Until 2:00:00 pm (local time), April 14, 2015.

Copies of the Tender Documents will be available from Tagish Engineering Ltd. G4, 5550 45th Street, Red Deer, AB. on or after March 31, 2015 upon receipt of non-refundable deposit of $50.00 cash or cheque in the name of Tagish Engineering Ltd. Work includes, but is not limited to the following: •Excavate, Supply, Install 200mm PVC DR-35 Sanitary Main............ 380 lin.m.

•Excavate, Supply, Install Sanitary Manhole ......................................15 vert.m.

•Excavate, Supply, Install 150mm Water Main ................................. 150 vert.m.

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Various other related appurtenances and miscellaneous related works.

There will be a pre-tender meeting held on April 7, 2015, from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. The meeting will be held onsite in The Village of Clive.

The lowest tender or any other tender will not necessarily be accepted.

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a lot of motivation this year, in terms of being able to get out and up in the games. I think being surrounded by the guys that we have has really helped with that and helped me find a way to be able to contribute as much as I could.”

The Generals conquered the Innisfail Eagles with a 4-1 lead on March 22nd to secure their spot in the running for the Chinook Hockey League finals. Overall, they had a solid season with 23 wins, a single loss and no tied games. They will go on to face the Lameque Au P’tit Mousse New Brunswick team, the Grand

Falls/Windsor Cataracts and the Clarenville Caribous as well as two more yet to be decided from the west and central divisions.

Dyck said he is looking forward to the experience of playing for the Allan Cup this year. “I think we have a very solid core group of guys. There are guys who have been with the team for a lot of years, and they’ve been through this before, so I think they will be excellent leaders heading into Newfoundland.”

The 2015 Allan Cup round robin style tournament begins on April 13th. kmendonsa@lacombeexpress.com

Central Alberta martial artist looks to win first pro belt

sociation title.

The Rockets played the two final games this past weekend, one in Lacombe and the other in Sundre, and took the title.

Coach Paul Pearson said the Rockets played this past Friday in Lacombe and won 4-3 in overtime. “On Saturday we played in Sundre and ended up winning 6-5 in triple overtime,” he said. In the beginning of league playoffs, the Rockets were ranked first in the north division, but lost to Sundre, knocking them down in standings.

From there, the Rockets edged to make a comeback and played two games against Maskwacis and then won two games against Rocky Mountain House, which meant the Rockets would face off against Sundre again in the finals.

“They really are a great group of kids,” said Pearson, now finishing his fifth year of coaching. “The way the other coaches and parents helped out, the kids were very fortunate to have a good group behind them.” news@lacombexpress.com

BY JENNA SWAN Lacombe Express After five years of training and an undefeated prorecord of 4-0, local martial artist Austin Ryan looks to capture his first title fight in a match up against London, Ontario-based fighter Malcolm ‘X’ Gordon (5-2) this Friday night at Westerner Park.

Ryan’s mixed martial arts career began in 2010 after he began training in jiu jitsu and Muay Thai at Arashi-Do Martial Arts studio in Red Deer.

“I started doing tournaments and began taking MMA classes and just ran with it from there,” explained Ryan, who added his skill level is higher now than it’s ever been. “I really think I’ve stepped my game up immensely since my last fight - this is the best I’ve ever been, the best I’ve ever looked and everything about it feels good.”

Red Deer had their last taste of Ryan in September at Havoc 6 where he faced off against Bojan Kladnjakovic (2-3).

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in the second round, Ryan was working towards a submission when he heard local MMA artist Tyler Davis shout from his corner to let go of his submission and go for an elbow.

“I landed five strong elbows in a row then the ref stepped in to stop it,” said Ryan. “It’s important to know the voices in your corner and to trust those people whole heartedly because when you’re in the octagon there are a lot of people screaming at you and it can be hard to only hear the voices you need to.”

Since his last big win, Ryan has added additional training and recovery regiments to his routine, including strength and endurance training with Will Quijada out of Absolute Fitness which he hopes will allow him to further his push into the later rounds should his next match go past the second round. “Will has really helped me with my striking and setting up traps so I’m excited to see how those aspects play out against Gordon,” adding he has also worked on his movement and footwork since Havoc 6. “I know he’s going to be a tough fight

but I’m expecting to have a few edges up on him.”

Ryan stated he is excited to see where he stands against Gordon, who trains out of Adrenaline Training Centre alongside UFC vets.

Gordon recently suffered a defeat at the hands of Randy ‘Relentless’ Turner out of Ottawa last October during the Provincial Fighting Championships in Gordon’s hometown and will likely be eager to get another win and defend his Havoc Flyweight Championship belt.

“I want to continue to grow as a martial artist and as a person – it’s encouraging to see yourself grow as a fighter and continue to learn,” said Ryan.

The Ryan vs. Gordon match up is only half of Havoc 8’s main event sharing the title with heavy weights Grayson Wells (0-1) and local MMA artist Devon Neis (5-4) out of Black Dragon Martial Arts & Fitness who will also be squaring off.

Wells and Neis last met at Havoc 4 in January 2014 in what event organizers called the ‘bloodiest Havoc battle of all time’.

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ARTS & LEISURE

Local musician takes tunes to a broader audience

BY MARK WEBER Lacombe Express Local singer James Andruski reveals quite the natural knack for putting together tunes that tap into an array of genres on his latest disc Anthology.

Something that really stands out as the tunes unfold is his ability to change his vocal style to match the sensibilities of a given song. The disc is divided into two parts – The Studio Sessions and The Shed Sessions.

A couple of the tunes appear on both parts – with of course a different result.

For example, the rendition of Proud of My Wife which is featured on The Shed Sessions clips along – driven by a simple acoustic guitar line – and Andruski’s voice melds with the folk-country nature of the tune perfectly.

“I think it’s just a feeling I get when I sit at the amp and just start playing,” he explains during a recent interview. “The voice and the guitar on The Shed Sessions are more of a blend – the feel of it is just coming out honestly.”

Shelly’s Song is again built around an engaging guitar melody, but his voice takes on more even, clearer tones. Meanwhile, the disc’s opening cut Get It Up treads more into rock territory, with Andruski again adapting his voice to suit the energetic kick of the song.

Blue Whisper slows things down to a more vulnerable, reflective place. Midday Summer Daydream – an attractive instrumental - is aptly named.

Andruski hails from Winnipeg originally. There were aspects to those formative years that weren’t easy by any means, as he recalls instances of teasing.

“I lived there till I was about 13 – doing pretty much what every kid did, playing hockey, going to school. I was kind of an introverted person – very quiet, very shy.”

He recalls blushing easily, which in turn led to more teasing,

which heightened his embarrassment during those painfully selfconscious adolescent years.

He recalls being teased with the Ukrainian jokes, the Polish jokes, the blonde jokes – it just accumulated. “But I also was the luckiest guy in the world, because when I was the shyest most introverted guy, there’d be a couple girls at a school dance and they’d come and drag me onto the dance floor.

It got me out of my shell a bit,” he laughs.

During those years, music also provided a kind of comfort. He recalls spending time in the family’s garage working on projects and listening to all kinds of songs on the radio. An interest was sparked. “You would be phoning in requests to the stations – those were the best times,” he adds with a laugh.

Eventually, the family headed west to Brandon, Manitoba.

“When I left Winnipeg at 13, I thought, well, maybe this will be a new start.”

Andruski, 49, continued playing hockey, but soon found something else he seemed to have a knack for – songwriting. “I wrote a couple of tunes, and never really cared about it until I was 17.

Someone at my house found the tape, and my girlfriend and some of her friends were saying, ‘Who the heck is singing on that tape?’

“I said, I think it was just me and a buddy, so that kind of got things going.” He had also been taking guitar lessons since he about 10-years-old, so that skill was being honed while he was finding his voice as well. So as he started growing more confident in his musical sensibilities, he started playing in a few garage bands over the years as well.

“Or we would just sit down in the basement and play. They’d want to play heavy metal but I wasn’t into that. So I’d get them to play country, or country rock.”

He eventually began a career in construction and surveying, but music was always a part of his life.

While attending Red River Com-

LOCAL TALENT – Singer James Andruski is looking forward to introducing his music in coming shows.

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munity College, he met a fellow by the name of Dave Gordon who was a local DJ at the time. “He listened to a couple of my tunes, and he really liked this Blue Whisper song.

His mom was married to a record executive, so we proceeded to tape it on four-track.

“She said, ‘That is one hell of a song. You had better do something with it’.”

Life continued with a busy career, marriage and an eventual move with his wife Tammy to Central Alberta in 2001. But as already said, music was never far from his heart and mind. There would be times when a demo of a song would be playing and folks within earshot would seem to take note.

He started singing at house parties. “The first time I played a club was in about 1989; it was at a songwriter’s club – one of the better ones in Winnipeg,” he recalls.

“I had to go up before the house band, so I had to just get into my head – play the song and get right into it. The whole place went quiet.” The chatter started up when he was done, so he promptly performed another. Things quieted down again. Then he jammed on Sweet Home Alabama with another guy and had a blast. The confidence continued to grow.

Meanwhile, there is nothing like creating and performing music to enrich a person’s life. “All my songs are from my soul,” he said. “That’s what so important

for me – it’s got to be the guitar, the voice and the feeling of what I’m going to write about.

“It’s also soothing. It has brought me out of depression, too.” He recalls being in his apartment back in 1987 at a particularly low point. “I started to sing and play about what was bothering me – I sang it out, and I felt a lot better. If you ask me what music does for me – it’s complete therapy.”

For a sampling of Andruski’s music, check out a couple of postings on YouTube. His CDs are also available at the Sound House and David Gilmore Guitars in Red Deer, and Lacombe Audio Video in Lacombe. editor@reddeerexpress.com

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Thursday, March 26, 2015

Stroke update: what’s missing will cost lives Every year 650,000 North Americans suffer a lethal stroke, or one that leads to debilitating mental or physical problems.

The American Stroke Association (ASA) has issued an update on how to prevent this disaster for those who have not had a major stroke or a mini one.

But why do university medical centers continue to make a grievous error that costs lives? Remember, you cannot change your family history of stroke, or your age.

But you can change the odds, because 90% of the factors that cause stroke are controllable. So here are facts you should be aware of.

Anticoagulants (blood thinners) to treat A Fib, an irregular heart rate, should be used more often, but have a high risk of causing bleeding. Experts make no mention that in some cases magnesium can often restore a heart’s rhythm. Or, Vitamin E and an 81 milligram Aspirin daily. Both can thin the blood with fewer complications. A Fib is associated with a four to five times increased risk of stroke.

Aspirin, the 81 milligram dose, should be considered by patients without A Fib

Dr. Gifford

JONES but who have a high risk of stroke. This decision must take into consideration that Aspirin may on occasion cause gastrointestinal bleeding and possible death.

Diet should be low in sodium, high in potassium along with olive oil, fresh fruits, vegetables, fish, poultry, and a daily serving of nuts to keep blood pressure in check.

But we should eat less red meats, baked goods, butter and margarine. And congratulations to the experts who have finally mentioned the optional medical benefit of wine with meals.

Blood pressure - hypertension should be monitored with a digital upper arm cuff, as decreased pressure is vital in stroke prevention. Anti-hypertension drugs may be needed. LDL, the bad cholesterol, should no longer determine whether doctors advise cholesterol-lowering-drugs (CLDs).

Rather, the decision should be made by calculating a patient’s 10-year risk of stroke or heart attack. The higher the risk, the greater the dose of a CLD required. (Readers should know I decided not to take CLD drugs after a heart attack 17 years ago because of their side effects) Migraine sufferers under age 55 show increased risk of a blood clot forming.

Smoking increases that risk. But there is debate on how to treat this condition.

Calculation of stroke risk is the newer tool. It considers a person’s weight, age, diet, daily exercise, whether they smoke, use alcohol, have diabetes, hypertension or have had a mini-stroke or auricular fibrillation (A Fib). These factors along with family history provide doctors with the information of whether patients are at low or high risk. This allows patients to mend bad habits before a stroke occurs.

The ASA report claims over 50% of strokes can be avoided by losing weight, exercising, cessation of smoking and heavy drinking, and keeping diabetes under control. This advice makes sense.

Unfortunately, the American Stroke As-

sociation and reports from Johns Hopkins and the University of California on stroke prevention make no mention of high doses of Vitamin C and lysine to prevent and reverse atherosclerosis (hardening of arteries) that cause hypertension. Powder and capsules of this combination can be obtained in Canada in Health Food stores. In the U.S. at www.mymedi-c.com or the tollfree number 1-844-872-0069. But it doesn’t matter which products you take as long as the dose is adequate.

Strokes occur because an artery in the brain develops a blood clot or an artery ruptures. Studies show that high doses of Vitamin C act like Drano to keep arteries open. You can see photos showing the dramatic result on my web site www.docgiff. com. I have sent reports to university centers to request they make this information available to doctors and the public. I believe it is unconscionable that prestigious universities, the Canadian Medical Association Journal and Cardiology and Stroke Associations continue to ignore this monumental research. It will cost lives.

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Salad dressings: cold sauces for your lettuce Most don’t consider salad dressings to be sauces, however they share the same definition: a flavourful liquid that enhances a finished dish. Salads do not all necessarily share the characteristic of being made out of lettuce; they do however almost always depend upon a dressing of one aspect or another.

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on Cooking Oil and vinegar is probably the most common homemade dressing.

It can be made very simple or quite complex. The

most frequent question I get asked, when it comes to making this type of dressing, is, ‘What oil to vinegar ratio should I be using?’

Firstly, this depends upon one’s tolerance and desire for acidity. I personally prefer a 2:1 ratio of oil to vinegar: meaning two measurements of oil for every one measurement of vinegar.

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However, a 1:1, 3:1, 4:1 or even a 5:1 ratio can function just as well, depending on one’s tastes. Lemon juice can be used with, or in place of, the vinegar if desired.

The technique of making a satisfying oil and vinegar dressing will rely more upon the balance of flavours rather than just the ratio used. Different flavourings will either compliment or counteract a ratio, and thus it will have to be tasted and adjusted.

All oil and vinegar dressings are emulsified before serving. They can be either temporarily emulsified or permanently emulsified.

A temporary emulsion is when the mixture is shaken and the oil and vinegar is combined together temporarily. Shortly thereafter, the oil and vinegar will separate once again.

A permanent emulsion requires the use of an emulsifier, such as egg yolk. The egg yolk particles will coat both the oil and vinegar particles and keep them suspended in each other rather than separating.

To create this, the oil must be whisked in vigorously while adding it very slowly to the other ingredients. All emulsifications, whether temporary or permanent, always work better at room temperature, as oil is harder to breakdown when it is cold.

Mayonnaise is basically an emulsion of egg and oil.

Dressings made with may-

onnaise as a base are very popular as well. Potato salad is a classic example of this. Mayonnaise however, is in need of additional flavours in order for it to become a great salad dressing.

Please don’t be afraid to experiment, as some of the best dressings come from being creative and trying something new. Most importantly, it is a necessity to taste and re-season once the salad has been assembled with the dressing. Potatoes or pasta, for example, on their own are very bland. They will definitely reduce the impact of flavour in the dressing.

Have you ever been to a picnic when someone has volunteered to bring the potato salad, and it tasted incredibly bland? You automatically think to yourself, did they even taste this?

Salad dressings can also be made from other ingredient bases such as sour cream or yogurt. While these would be replacements for a mayonnaise based dressing, they lack the richness mayonnaise provides.

However, low or non-fat varieties of sour cream or yogurt would be ideal for accommodating a lower fat diet. Please keep in mind these may be low in fat and high in protein, but may also be high in carbohydrates. Therefore they would not suit all forms of dieting. As mentioned, the focus, on whatever dressing one is making, should

be on developing flavour.

Dear Chef Dez: I always have trouble making Caesar salad dressing. I always make sure I add the oil very slowly when combining, however it always separates rather than coming together to form a nice creamy dressing. I know the egg I’m using in the recipe is supposed to keep it together.

What am I doing wrong?

Leah L. Abbotsford, B.C. Dear Leah: Three things come to mind immediately. One is, as I mentioned above, to make sure that the ingredients (especially the oil) are as close to room temperature as possible.

Two, if the recipe calls for the use of whole eggs, substitute for just egg yolks, as they are the emulsifying ingredients, not the egg whites. For example, use two egg yolks to replace one whole egg. Three, add the oil in a slow stream into the other ingredients using a food processor, rather than hand whisking. If your dressing still ‘breaks’ all is not lost. Take the broken dressing out of the processor, and puree another egg yolk while adding the broken dressing in a slow steady stream. The extra egg yolk should help to emulsify it properly.

Chef Dez is a food columnist, culinary instructor & cookbook author. Visit him at www. chefdez.com.

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HOMES & LIVING

Aspen Ridge

Inglewood

403.341.5522

403.346.1134

www.symphonyseniorliving.com

FINE FINISH - This stunning kitchen of a McGonigal Signature Homes show home in Laredo in Red Deer is finished with unique lighting, custom cabinets and counter tops.

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The joy of discovering new decorative elements My home has a lovely spot in the living area that I have recently dressed with a charming new dining room table and sideboard.

It has been a few months since I have been able to host dinner parties or games night and it is such a pleasure to once again fill my home with friends and family.

The only drawback is the lighting in that room is nonexistent and while candlelight is dreamy for a romantic dinner, it absolutely doesn’t cut it when trying to play scrabble.

I have been searching for a small table lamp which will have a dual function both decoratively and as lighting during those late night scrabble games.

My ideal was a glass bowl/vase or a paper lantern looking light which would look beautiful whether or not it was illuminated. My Instagram friend yanicsimard (follow him, he has many cool design ideas!) posted a picture of a beautiful candle hold-

Kim

WYSE er made of Capiz Shells. These creamy golden shells looked so beautiful when lit up that I immediately started searching for a floral inspired lamp made of this delightful shell!

Also known as window pane oysters, these nearly flat shells exist around Malaysia, the South China sea and the Philippines and are harvested for everything from jewelry to the actual construction of window panes.

The use of Capiz shell is actually a less expensive alternative to glass and can be dyed and cut to imitate stained glass.

The oyster meat is edible but the oysters are mostly valued and harvested for their

shells. The shells are dyed and made into decorative lanterns called perol which are used in celebrating Christmas in the Philippines. When cut thin, they are the perfect opacity to allow a soft filtered glow ranging in all manner of colours.

The unaltered Capiz shell is a soft white mixed with golden tones which perfectly mimics candlelight which make them a perfect choice for candle holders and lanterns.

The locals call it kapis and will also utilize this lustrous shell for making bowls and trays which are then sold to tourists. I know that I have seen this product in many homes but until the other day I did not know what it was called or where it came from – thank you Google!

So now I am on the hunt for lamps or lanterns using this beautiful shell.

The light they cast is breathtaking and soft and I think it would bring delightful ambiance to my table. Of course, I have

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been distracted by the stunning lamps which have cascading disks freely hanging from these fixtures and may be tempted to wire in a box for a centre hanging light over the table.

It’s always such a cool thing to discover a ‘new’ decorative element – even if it happens to be an old element.

Something that has been on my design radar but not really in my line of sight I am now devouring endless photos on the Internet and completely loving the different styles and elegant designs that are offered on various items.

Capiz is a delightful natural resource and seems like a completely sustainable and versatile product for making many decorative items. Try and put this lovely shell on your design radar and if you find any local sources for Capiz items please let me know!

Kim Wyse is an interior designer with Carpet Colour Centre.

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TRAVEL Remembering the journey of a lifetime After a year and a half of planning and anticipation, we board our 15-day Grand European River Cruise! Upon our arrival in Budapest we met other couples who were soon to be friends and fellow travellers.

We did a three days pre-cruise in Budapest to discover the amazing sights, sounds and lights of both Buda and Pest and the fascinating bridges that join the two.

We then boarded our long ship and our adventure of river cruising began.

We spent the first night on board the ship in Budapest so that we could explore parts of Budapest we had not yet ventured to with a local guide. That night we had a welcome reception and dinner on board our ship before setting sail up the Danube. Seeing the lights of the city made the start of our cruise all the more exiting and surreal.

Everyday we had the excitement of docking in a different city or town for a walking tour, excursions and new adventures learning about the history, culture and sights. After one and a half to two hours exploring with a guide we would very often sit in the town square and spend time over snacks and beverages of the region, while discussing what we had just seen and experienced.

Very often others would head out to pick up souvenirs or mementos of their visit.

We sailed through 67 locks and 106 miles along the Danube, Main and Rhine Rivers which was an amazing experience. We were able to experience the ship rising or falling in the locks along the waterways.

At times from our balconies we were so close to the walls of the locks you were able to reach out and touch them. We were able to see the renowned wine growing districts of Rheinhessen, Rheingau and Franconia Regions of Germany and the Wachau Valley in Austria.

SPECTACULAR SITES - There are all kinds of highlights to see on the 15-day Grand European River Cruise.

We had evenings of entertainment onboard the ship experiencing local activities, dance, artists and crafts. Glass blowing from Wertheim was extremely interesting for me.

We purchased a couple of pieces that are now in our home to enjoy. There was also a musician on board that provided nightly entertainment for listening and dancing.

Budapest, Passau, Regensburg and Nuremburg were our favourite cities and towns to visit. We preferred the small towns where we could stroll more leisurely and take our time without the hustle and bustle of the large cities.

The walking tours of each place were led by local guides

that added a personal touch to the tour making it all the more fascinating to listen to.

We were excited to hear the largest pipe organ in Europe play at St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Passau. The organist even played Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring which was played at our wedding 40 years ago. My husband was thrilled to see the World War II Museum in Nuremburg which was one of his musts.

Attending a concert in Vienna was a highlight for me.

We found the pace and activities of the cruise perfect for us.

We could be as active or laid back as we wanted. There were times when a friend and I would venture out in the afternoon on our own,

before meeting the husbands at a specific destination and time after they did their own sightseeing. We even had the experience in Vienna of taking the tube back to the ship on our own after the husbands returned earlier.

We spent three days post-cruise in Amsterdam visiting the Anne Frank Museum, the Van Gogh Museum and doing a cruise of the canals. We have never seen so many bicycles in our lives!

We quickly learned they had the right of way. We were surprised to see bicycle parkades rather than car parkades.

We experienced all types of weather in early to mid-September from hot and sunny to cold and wet. I was excited as it meant

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shopping for warmer clothes which I hadn’t packed and could add to my wardrobe for home.

This was a trip of a lifetime!

We have so many experiences and memories that we will always cherish. Would we do another river cruise - absolutely.

There are so many different options and itineraries available that we don’t know which one to choose next.

Where do you want to travel on your bucket list? I’m sure that a river cruise may be just the adventure you are looking for.

Where will it be to and where do you want to travel to next?

Mary-lou Farr is a travel agent at Expedia CruiseShipCenters in Red Deer.

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deadline: Monday @ noon

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

Funeral Directors & Services

Dental

740

BOWER DENTAL CENTER req’s a full time Registered Dental Assistant who is a motivated, committed and passionate individual. We run a high paced practice where experience is an asset, but new grads are welcome. Must be avail. on evenings and one Sat. per month. Very rewarding position. Please send resume to: ebakleh@yahoo.com or apply within office.

Oilfield

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Coming Events

CLASSIFIEDS GOOD FRIDAY & EASTER Hours & Deadlines Office & Phones CLOSED Friday April 3, 2015 RED DEER EXPRESS Publication Date: WED. APRIL 8, 2015 Deadline is:MON. APRIL 6 @ NOON LACOMBE EXPRESS Publication Date: THUR. APRIL 9, 2015 Deadline is: MON. APRIL 6 @ NOON CALL CLASSIFIEDS 403-309-3300 classifieds@reddeerexpress.com

Personals What’s Happening #50 - # 70

Arts & Crafts Shows ..................50 Class Registrations....................51 Coming Events ..........................52 Lost ............................................54 Found ........................................56 Companions ..............................58 Personals...................................60 Bingos........................................64 Fitness & Sports ........................66 Happy Ads .................................70

Found

56

BLACK LAB, young unaltered, found on the North end of Red Deer on Thursday, March 12.

Please call 403-506-9256 to claim.

Companions

58

58 YR. old farmer in Sylvan Lake area, Non drinker seeks honest, sincere, romantic, healthy slim lady 47-67 to come live on the farm with him for a lifetime commitment of love. Enclose photo and phone no. to Box 1103, c/o Red Deer Advocate, 2950 Bremner Ave., Red Deer, AB T4R 1M9

60

COUNTRY INTRODUCTIONS A personal match making service for single people.

403-348-7471

800

KEYERA is looking for a Plant Operator to join our Nevis Gas Plant.

The Nevis Gas Plant is a first class steam plant and a sour gas processing facility located approximately 50 km east of Red Deer.

- Minimum of 3-5 years sour natural gas operations experience - Experience with inlet compression, gas sweetening, compression, fractionation, lean oil systems, power boilers, sulphur plant, refrigeration, DCS and product storage will be considered assets - Preference will be given to a 2nd Class Steam Ticket or a 3rd Class with positive progression towards a 2nd Class Please visit www.keyera.com for more information LOCAL SERVICE CO. in Red Deer REQ’S EXP. VACUUM TRUCK OPERATOR Must have Class 3 licence w/air & all oilfield tickets.

Fax resume w/drivers abstract to 403-886-4475

Restaurant/ Hotel

820

Cameron Bay Holdings Inc. o/a McDonalds’s in Ponoka an Red Deer (Gasoline Alley East and West) is now hiring full time and part time Food Service Supervisors.

Wages are between $13.75 to $16.00 per hour, depending upon experience and qualifications.

Benefits (dental, disability, life and group insurance benefits) and opportunity for job advancement.

Candidates must be able to work a variety of shifts and have 3 to 5 years previous experience. Must be able to supervisor up to 20 crew. Part-time applications will be accepted from Canadians and Permanent Residents. Apply in person 4419 Hwy 2A, Ponoka, 37479 Hwy 2, Red Deer, and 37428 Hwy 2, Red Deer or email resume to cbay22@telus.net or fax to 403-783-4251.

EAST 40TH PUB REQ’S P/Tor F/T COOK Apply in person with resume 3811 40th Ave. FULL and PART TIME Kitchen Staff Send resume to: FandB@golfsylvanlake.com

LUCKY’S LOUNGE located in Jackpot Casino, requires Full Time Waitress’s. Please apply in person at 4950 47 Ave. No phone calls please

Start your career!

See Help Wanted

Employment #700 - #920 Caregivers/Aides................710 Clerical ..............................720 Computer Personnel ..........730 Dental ................................740 Estheticians........................750 Hair Stylists ........................760 Janitorial ............................770 Legal ..................................780 Medical ..............................790 Oilfield ................................800 Professionals......................810 Restaurant/Hotel ................820 Sales & Distributors ..........830 Teachers/Tutors..................840 Trades ................................850 Truckers/Drivers ................860 Business Opportunities......870 Miscellaneous ....................880 Volunteers Wanted ............890 Positions Wanted ..............895 Employment Training ........900 Career Planning ................920

Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY Celebrate your life with a Classified ANNOUNCEMENT

Professionals

810

Trades

850

C & C COATINGS in Innisfail is seeking F/T PREPPER/Powder Coater Competitive wages and benefits. Fax resume to: 403-227-1165 or email bslager@telus.net FULL TIME Golf Course Mechanic. Send resume to Turf@golfsylvanlake.com

EXP’D. SERVICE ADVISOR for busy dealership req’d.

Send resume to Box 1104, c/o Red Deer Advocate, 2950 Bremner Ave., Red Deer, AB T4R 1M9

Truckers/ Drivers

860

1100

Advocate Opportunities

BRIDGER CONST. LTD. We do it all! 403-302-8550

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED

CONCRETE???

We’ll do it all...Free est.

Call E.J. Construction Jim 403-358-8197 COUNTERTOPS & kitchen renovations.

Wes 403-302-1648 CENTRAL AB based trucking company requires

CONTRACT DRIVERS

Eavestroughing

1130

in AB. Home the odd night. GUTTERS CLEANED & Weekends off. Late model REPAIRED. 403-391-2169 tractor pref. 403-586-4558

Misc.

Help

880

DISPATCHER REQ’D. Knowledge of Red Deer and area is essential.

Verbal and written communication skills are req’d. Send resume by fax to 403-346-0295

Business Services #1000 - #1430

Accounting .......................... 1010 Acupuncture........................ 1020 Advocate/Mediation ............ 1025 Antique Dealers & Stores ... 1027 Automotive .......................... 1029 Bands & DJ s ...................... 1030 Beauty/Cosmetic ................ 1040 Bookkeeping ....................... 1050 Cabinet Makers................... 1054 Child Care/Caregivers ......... 1060 Carpentry............................ 1062 Car Rentals ......................... 1064 Cat Work ............................. 1065 Cleaning ............................. 1070 Clerical................................ 1080 Construction ....................... 1085 Consulting........................... 1090 Contractors ......................... 1100 Computer Services ..............1110 Drafting & Design................ 1120 Eavestroughing ................... 1130 Educational ......................... 1140 Electrical ............................. 1150 Entertainment ..................... 1160 Escorts................................ 1165 Farm Equipment ................. 1168 Financial ............................. 1170 Fireplaces ........................... 1175 Flooring............................... 1180 Food/Catering ..................... 1190 Furnace Cleaning ............... 1193 Glass Shops ....................... 1196 Mobile Glass Shops............ 1197 Handyman Services ...........1200 Health Care......................... 1210 Income Tax .........................1220 Insurance ............................ 1130 Landscaping .......................1240 Land Mapping .....................1250 Legal Services ....................1260 Limousine Services ............1270 Massage Therapy ...............1280 Mechanical .........................1285 Misc. Services ....................1290 Moving & Storage ...............1300 Oilfield .................................1305 Painters/Decorators ............ 1310 Personal Services ............... 1315 Pet Services ....................... 1318 Photography .......................1320 Plumbing & Heating ............1330 Printing................................1335 Rental - Equipment .............1340 Rental - Misc .......................1350 Repair Service ....................1360 Roofing ...............................1370 Snow Removal....................1380 Travel ..................................1385 Upholstery ..........................1390 Well Drilling ........................1400 Welding ............................... 1410 Window Cleaning ................1420 Yard Care ............................1430

NOW HIRING STEEL STUD FRAMERS Light/Heavy Gauge Framing. Must have experience. Great opportunity for long term employment. Email: info@lwbsi.com or Fax: 403.668.1142

Contractors

Farm Equipment

Sunterra Farms is seeking to rent 5000-6000 finishing spaces. Ideally to be managed by the owner/ operator. Site/barns would be flowed all in all out. For further info contact Mark Chambers 403 820 4188.

Misc.

Services

Please call Debbie at 403-314-4307 ADULT Newspaper Carriers Needed For Early Morning Delivery of the RED DEER ADVOCATE For ANDERS Area With 38 papers, approximately: $199.00/mo.

For More Information, Please call Prodie 403-314-4301 CARRIERS REQUIRED

1290

To deliver the CENTRAL AB LIFE 1 day a week in:

5* JUNK REMOVAL Property clean up 505-4777

Painters/ Decorators

INNISFAIL Penhold Olds Sylvan Lake

1310

JG PAINTING, 25 yrs. exp.

Free Est. 403-872-8888

Please call Debbie for details 403-314-4307

CARRIERS REQUIRED To deliver the

CENTRAL AB LIFE & LACOMBE EXPRESS 1 day a week in: LACOMBE BLACKFALDS

Celebrate your life with a Classified ANNOUNCEMENT

Personal Services

Please call Rick for details 403-314-4303

1315

Auctions

1530

POLICE SEIZURE Liquidation Auction

ATTENTION FARMERS and FARMERETTS With spring here, it’s time for new begginings and perhaps a new relationship.

Call Laura Sincere Connections Dating Service Red Deer.

Call 403-886-4733

Roofing Business Services #1000 - #1430

1168

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

1370

PRECISE ROOFING LTD. 15 Yrs. Exp., Ref’s Avail.

403-896-4869

Buy & Sell #1500 - #1990 Auctions

1530

AUCTION Sales Wed. @ 6 pm.

Antique sales 1st. Sun. of the month @ 1 pm. Mar.1 Moose Hall 2 miles south of Ponoka on 2A WE BUY FOR CASH. 403-304-4791 Check website for full listings www.bigstrapperauctions.net

Sunday March 29 10 am * Viewing 9 am Location: Ridgewood Community Hall Partial List only New Party Tents – Driveway Gates –Shop Tools – 2004 Chevy Malibu – Western Saddles –Industrial Cleaning Equipment – Celebrity X Scooter – Electronics – Bikes – Hand & Power Tools – Antiques – Furniture –Misc. – AND MUCH MORE Complete list and Directions visit www.cherryhillauction.com Cherry Hill Auction & Appraisals Phone 403-342-2514 or 403-347-8988

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1580

Children's Items

TOYS & Books, Raggedy Ann Sleeping bag. All for $25. 403-314-9603

Electronics

1605

ATARI w/14 games $140; 403-782-3847 INTELEVISION with games $140; 403-782-3847 PS3 with 7 games $140; 403-782-3847

1660

Firewood

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Household Furnishings

1720

Farm Custom Work

CUSTOM TUB GRINDING

SET of 2 rocker swivel chairs, $40; set of 2 wooden kitchen chairs, $30; and queen size hideaway bed, $60. Can deliver. 403-346-0674

Misc. for Sale

1760

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

Livestock

Quality 2 Year Old Polled Red & Black.

Semen tested. $3500 each.

Dayspring Cattle Sylvan Lake 403-887-4971 dayspringcattle.com

INGLIS FRIDGE, almond runs perfect, EXC.cond, great for garage or cottage $100 403-886-2542

Spruce, Pine, Birch -Split. avail. 7 days/wk. 403-304-6472 FIREWOOD. Pine, Spruce, Can deliver 1-4 cords. 403-844-0227

RED ANGUS BULLS Yearlings & 2 year olds.

Seman tested. Quiet disposition. Calving ease heifer bulls. Delivered.

Cripps Cattle Company 403-391-2648

LAMPS, (2) electric, 25 yrs. $20. for both; over 100 LP records, all for $100.; Misc. collection of matches, $5.

403-885-5020

LOGS

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

Semi loads of pine, spruce, SHEETS. towels, misc. dishes & household items. tamarack, poplar.

Price depends on location. All for $25. 403-314-9603 Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346 Now Offering Hotter, Cleaner SUITCASE, carry-on with BC Birch. All Types. P.U. / roller, black. Very good Delivery. Lyle 403-783-2275 cond. $10. 403-314-9603

Household Appliances

1710

DRYER, Inglis HD, white ext. large capacity, Electric. $100.

403-309-4518

Office Supplies

REPUTATION Shorthorn yearling bulls, halter broken, quiet, reasonably priced. Call Jennifer 403-704-6121

Grain, Feed Hay

FILING CABINET, 2 drawer metal $10.

403-885-5020

MAYTAG washer and dryer, GE fridge and stove $400/all 403-346-3941

Household Furnishings

1800

2190

20 ROUND Hay bales, rained on $40/ea.

403-350-9517 Lacombe

3020

SMALL Square Hay Bales: 1st & 2nd cut.

SMALL Square Straw Bales 403-784-2276

Agricultural #2000 - #2290

Houses For Sale

4020

FOR LEASE, Executive style 1/2 duplex in Lacombe on large lot.

4 bdrms., 3 bath, dble. garage, no pets, N/S. 403-588-2740 INNISFAIL older 3 bdrm. house, lrg. lot. $975/mo.

403-886-5342 or 357-7817

Suites

3060

ELNORA, 3 bdrm., main flr., 4 appls. $775/mo. incl. all utils, no pets. immed.

403-348-6594

3090

ROOMS for rent. $800/mo. inclds. all utils, ref’s req’d.

403-347-3220

Mobile Lot

3190

PADS $450/mo.

Brand new park in Lacombe.

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

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

Enjoy the seclusion of this quality, 5 bdrm., 3 bath, Exe. home, furn., 4 + att.

Garage, PRIVATE Boat DOCK! Offered under Appraised Value at 749K !

Be HERE for MAY LONG! Dori Westin, Coldwell Banker Ontrack Realty 403-357-9010

Acreages

SUV's

5040

4050

Transportation #5000-5300

Trucks

5050

1991 GMC SLE 1/2 ton, reg. cab, L/B, 350 auto, reliable, $1250 403-348-5380 after 5 pm.

Auto Wreckers 2006 JEEP Commander 4x4, exc. cond. $14,500. o.b.o. 403-347-5947

Looking for a place to live?

Take a tour through the CLASSIFIEDS

5190

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

AMVIC APPROVED. We travel. May pay cash for vehicle. 403-396-7519 RED’S AUTO. Free Scrap Vehicle & Metal Removal.

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

Careers

HIGH and DRY 4 Acres, 1 Mile E of Caroline, Trees on N Property Line, Power to Property, $129,000.

Dori Westin, Coldwell Banker ONTRACK Realty 403-357-9010

Farms/ Land

4070

SQUARE section. Top quality grain land. Good older house and buildings. $3,100,000 Olds area. Call Lyle Nielsen, Century 21 PENDING

Lots For Sale

Real Estate #4000 - #4190

4160

HIDDEN GEM

SYLVAN LAKE, Private bdrm. +. Cable, fridge, ect. $550/mo. 403-880-0210

Rooms For Rent

Lots For Sale

Residential Building Lots in a Gated, Maintenance Free Golf & Lake Bedroom community, 25 minutes from Red Deer. Lots starting from 99K Contact Mike at 1-403-588-0218

3 BDRM. house in Rimbey $1200 +/mo.

403-704-6397

BARLEY STRAW BIG SQUARE BALES LACOMBE AREA. 587-876-8775

1720

CHESTERFIELD and chair, brown frame, beige cushions $195 obo 403-347-0293

Houses/ Duplexes

2100

GELBVIEH BULLS

10’ of bottom cabinets, 6’ of top cabinets, good for garage/shed, $125 403-886-2542

AFFORDABLE

Homestead Firewood

2080

4160

Attn: Builders Blackfalds. Duplex lots available. For information call 403-304-5555

Is looking for a LICENSED AUTOMOTIVE TECH The successful candidate must be able to excel in a fast paced environment.

In addition to a full tire shop our mechanical services include: brakes, wheel alignments, suspensions, air conditioning and full maintenance packages.

If you have a positive attitude and an excellent work ethic we want to hear from you Please email resumes to JWitvoet@integradtire.com Or fax ATTN: J. Witvoet 403-783-4975 Or drop off at 6220 48 Ave, Ponoka ATTN: J. Witvoet

SERVICE DIRECTORY ORTHOPEDIC Massage Therapy •Reduces Stress •Muscle Tension •Improves Circulation & Overall Health

Lovera Bruins RMT Leanna Hochstatter RMT

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Physical Education Centre – 6602 Maple Dr. Lacombe

•BOBCATS •GRADERS •LOADERS •TRUCKS •TRACK HOES •AGRICULTURE •DEMOLITION •EXCAVATION •GENERAL CONTRACTING •SAND/GRAVEL •SUBDIVISION WORK

Advertise your service or business here for a month and receive a 20% discount. discount.

Call 403.782.5303

CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION 403-350-8628

403-748-2628

JIM’S

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403-748-2628 403-350-8628

HEAVY TRUCK PARTS 403-598-2734

3809 - 53 Ave, Lacombe, AB

•Skidsteer Services •Gravel Hauling •Excavating •Snow Removal

403.304.3887 www.drakeex.ca

Your Quality Excavating Solution

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Horoscope ARIES

TAURUS

Mar 21/Apr 20

Apr 21/May 21

Aries, your hard work will

Taurus, don’t allow frustration

finally come to fruition this

to get the better of you. A

week. You will feel like a huge

problem you can’t seem to

burden has been lifted off

solve may have you feeling

of your shoulders, and you

hopeless, but perseverance will

deserve to take some time off.

lead you to a solution.

GEMINI May 22/Jun 21

CANCER Jun 22/Jul 22

Others may need your help

Cancer, your career may

this week, Gemini. You are

conflict with the demands

ready and willing to offer your

of your relationship if you let

services and advice when they

them. Find a balance between

are sought. A welcome reward

the two so you can have your

is coming to you.

cake and eat it, too.

LEO

VIRGO

Jul 23/Aug 23

Aug 24/Sept 22

Leo, some exciting changes lie

Virgo, this week brings a

ahead. Now is a great time to

change in your life, and this

step out of your comfort zone,

to take the first steps.

about this new path.

SCORPIO Oct 24/Nov 22

You may feel pushed and

Scorpio, a relatively rebellious

pulled in a number of

streak surfaces this week.

directions, Libra. This makes it difficult to pursue your own personal goals as a result.

Risk-taking is at the center of this new attitude, and you

Speak up if you need more

may find yourself doing a little

time to yourself.

damage control.

SAGITTARIUS Nov 23/Dec 21

CAPRICORN Dec 22/Jan 20

Sagittarius, you may think

Experiences at home can

that the grass is greener

affect your sense of security,

somewhere else, but that is

Capricorn. Take the necessary

not always the case. Seek

steps to feel safer. Surround

ways to make your own grass

yourself with friends and family

greener.

during this time.

AQUARIUS

PISCES

Jan 21/Feb 18

Feb 19/Mar 20

Avoid making any big

Some extra money

decisions this week, Aquarius.

unexpectedly comes your way

You are preoccupied with something else and cannot devote enough attention to any one task at the moment.

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.

30. Atomic mass unit 32. Old Spanish currency (abbr.)

33. Insistence on traditional correctness 34. PBS wildlife show 35. Measuring blocks 36. Don’t know when yet 37. Ancient city from which St. Paul first sailed 38. Breadwinner 39. Go to bed 40. Highest in degree or quality 42. Tossed, potato or waldorf 43. The trunk of a tree 49. Yes in Spanish

things down the road. Don’t be embarrassed to be excited

LIBRA

ANSWER

change will lead to some great

even if you are a little nervous

Sept 23/Oct 23

HOW TO PLAY:

this week, Pisces. Work with a financial planner for some good ideas.

CLUES ACROSS

26. Initials of e = MC2 author 1. Cycles/second 27. From a distance 4. Fit for cultivation 29. Cronies 10. Saami 31. Forty 12. Perceived scent 13. Liberal rights organization 32. Printing speed measurement 14. Female flying fighters 33. Nutty spread 15. Durham school 40. White seedless grape 16. Ancient Scand. poet 41. Hillsides 18. Charitable performances 43. Inflammation of a bursa 20. Siddhartha author 44. Artery Hermann 45. Nail polish brand 21. Letter destination 46. A routine that is hard to 22. P.S. Buck’s Pulitzer escape 25. Feel regret

47. Indigo plant 48. Owners 50. Animal fluids 51. Mustelid in its white winter coat 52. Communist

CLUES DOWN 1. Come into conflict 2. A collection of things wrapped together 3. Bath spatter 4. Gunsmoke actress Blake 5. Direct to a source 6. Cartoonist Capp

7. Somewhat blue 8. 40 weekday periods 9. El Dorado High School (abbr.)

11. Heartbeat 12. Brit. rutabaga 17. Angle (abbr.)

18. Said as a greeting or wish 19. Festivals 23. Rita ___, singer 24. Belonging to us 27. Skating jumps 28. Building at 175 5th Ave. 29. Parts per billion (abbr.)

ANSWER

24 Lacombe Express

Thursday, March 26, 2015

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