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SUPPORT: Independent housing project has been launched for local at-risk youth – PG 3

RESTORING: Robert Murray works on restoration of downtown historical murals – PG 4

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HAVING A BLAST – Lacombe Fire Department members Nicholas Newbury, left, and Tyler Pelley partake in a practice run of an event the fire department will be putting on during Lacombe Days which runs July 23rd to 26th. They will also host a barbecue and demonstrations.

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Supported independence housing project launches Lacombe at-risk youth to see benefits of newly launched program

BY SARAH MAETCHE Lacombe Express

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he first looked at the plans well over two years ago, but soon they will be a reality.

A home in Lacombe, through Central Alberta Youth Unlimited (CAYU), will be transformed into a residence for four youth, as part of a supported independence housing project.

Char Lockhart, YU-Turn Housing coordinator, and other community members have been working on the project over the past few years and are cognisant of the bigger picture in the City — meeting the need for affordable housing.

“There is just so much potential,” she said. “There is such a big need for affordable housing in general and currently there is no affordable housing with wrap around supports in the City of Lacombe, so we are really excited to offer that.”

The supported independence housing project, in a nutshell, will be offering affordable housing to four males, aged 16 to 24, who are considered ‘at risk’ and need a hand up.

“It’s not just a roof over their heads,” said Lockhart. “We offer full programming for them to go from wherever they are at to become healthy independent community contributors. That will include connecting with employment services, some things like how to make a budget, how to cook a meal, grocery shopping and helping them through their education.”

The wrap around program will also assist participants emotionally, by taking steps towards healthy living through partnering with mental health services, councillors and addictions services.

“We will help them get to a spot where they have a really strong support network so that when they leave the home, they can be healthy and independent,” said Lockhart.

Participants are predicted to stay in the home for 12 to 18 month periods, or multiple years if needed. Although there is not an official waiting list, through community engagement, CAYU has indicated there are at least

COMMUNITY PLANS - Yu-Turn Housing Coordinator Char Lockhart displays the design for the home for Phase 1 of the supported independence housing project last year.

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end of July and the first week of August to ensure the house is ready.

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Phase 2, a second house, is also in the works that would potentially offer support for co-eds or females with eight to 10 beds.

The CAYU supported independence housing project is one of two affordable housing projects approved by the City council during their last meeting.

The City’s Affordable Housing Strategy began as a proactive approach to work towards meeting the affordable housing needs of the community.

“We need to develop successful strategies that can help meet the affordable housing shortfall identified in the Lacombe Housing Strategy,” said Mayor Steve Christie. “The City is not looking to become a direct housing supplier, but rather our resources

will be focused on creating an environment that enables the community to provide more affordable housing.”

Community and Economic Development Manager Guy Lapointe, who sits on the Affordable Housing Steering Committee, said council has chosen the two projects, the other being with Habitat for Humanity, and the City hopes to partner on other projects moving forward.

“That’s the hope, that we will be able to do more into the future too,” he said. “If we can partner with groups, it will increase the total funds available to contribute and have a greater impact.”

The group at CAYU is excited now that the project is going to be a reality in less than two months.

“It doesn’t just change one person’s life,” said Lockhart. “It has the potential to change their existing family. It certainly has the potential to change the next generation. It also creates com-

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to 40 potential applicants for the program.

The cost of a bed to a participant is $500 per month, with a majority of the portion of the housing costs being subsidized

by CAYU through other means, to keep it at an affordable rate.

“The beds cost a lot more, so we are looking for bed sponsors,” added Lockhart.

Businesses, groups or individuals can sponsor a bed, or even a room in the home to assist in the costs of running the home and getting the project off the ground.

“Now as we get ready, there are some renovations we need to do at the house,” explained Lockhart. “We are looking for some skilled hands who are willing to come and help to redo the shingles as well as redo a portion of the roof.”

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“We have people who are needing support and then they are moving through a process where they can actually become a support to others. I’m really excited about that and I’m excited to see what it’s like for a neighbourhood to have these people who are intentionally serving in their neighbourhood.”

On July 17th from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. a’ first look’ event will be held at the home for those interested in becoming a room or bed sponsor and for those who are interested in helping out at house.

On Aug. 19th from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. a community house warming party will be held at the home.

Individuals in the community are invited to attend, check out the house and enjoy a barbecue.

For more information about the supported independence housing project contact CAYU at 403-789-2298. news@lacombeexpress.com

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Robert Murray lends skills to mural restoration project

BY KALISHA MENDONSA Lacombe Express Buildings in Lacombe’s historical downtown are receiving a fresh coat of paint atop the beautiful murals created by local artist Tim Giles.

Fear not, historians and history lovers, the old murals will not be lost but simply enhanced by talented mural artist Robert Murray of Master Murals (St. Albert based), who said his goal is to restore the pieces with utmost respect to Giles.

Although Murray is well versed in mural art, this is his first restoration project.

“I’ve done my own murals many times before but this is different. I also have to be mindful of the environment because artists are a proud group that take great pride in what they’ve done with their labour and art. I’m trying to put myself in Tim’s shoes as if it were someone else trying to cover my work or refurbish it – I’d want them to keep it close to the original style, so that’s what I’m trying to do. I want it to seem like I was never here in the first place,” Murray said.

“I came down here by chance about three years ago for business and I stumbled upon this alley here with the artwork and thought, my goodness this is beautiful.

“When I saw the invitation, I thought what an honour it would be to add a few of my strokes to these beautiful murals. I was awarded the honour of coming down here and getting some paint on it.”

The City of Lacombe has decided to roll out the restoration in two phases, with Murray currently on the first phase. In less than 24 hours of painting, he restored several pieces located behind the Royal Bank, Ugly’s Pub, Upper Level and a number of other downtown businesses.

Murray’s role includes scraping the paint from the walls to be restored, priming the walls, matching and repainting the colours on the original art, applying a UV protection coat to the walls and providing a list of all used materials for the City so that future restorations may occur seamlessly.

The project began with a call for artists several weeks ago and is scheduled to be com-

pleted no later than Sept. 30th.

Murray works quickly though and the murals should be finished well before then.

“I get in a zone – I get out here, grab my brushes and go.

The most challenging part, I’ll confess was doing some brick work. I wanted to make sure they were the right size, the right shape and the right colour with the right colour of mortar. I hope it works out well,” Murray said.

“I wish I could have watched Tim in action, I’m so curious what his process was like as he completed this project. It’s really outstanding work and I respect it greatly. I don’t want to take away from any of the style or art that was here. I’m really hoping that nobody notices I was here in the first place. My objective is to see what (Giles’) style looks like and try to maintain similar strokes to his work. Hopefully, it won’t be an eyesore and will be complimentary to the whole mural.”

Murray is a muralist who has worked all across Alberta, RENEWAL – Alberta muralist Robert Murray smiles as he works on restoring the with a focus on realistic landhistorical murals located in downtown Lacombe, originally painted by local artist Tim scapes. kmendonsa@lacombeexpress.com

Giles. The project is expected to be completed before Sept. 30th.

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City welcomes food trucks and other mobile vendors The City of Lacombe is welcoming food trucks and other mobile vendor operations to the City by updating and harmonizing its bylaws and policies to expand food vendor access to certain streets, sidewalks and parking lots in the city.

“Mobile vendors, and in particular, mobile food vendors have become a grow-

ing area of the prepared food industry,” said Mayor Steve Christie.

“Until now, Lacombe had very limited opportunities for mobile vendors, as they were governed by no less than three different, and sometimes competing, municipal bylaws.”

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truck-based food vendors, a general merchandise vendor and a portable food vendor to operate in various locations throughout the City.

The primary bylaw for mobile vendors in Lacombe is the City’s Business License Bylaw.

Mobile vendors are identified as ‘mobile business units’. This applies to all

temporary mobile vendors, whether operating from a motor vehicle or a temporary structure. They are also affected by the land use and traffic bylaws.

“The approved bylaw changes are minor and will have minimal impact on operations,” said Director of Corporate Services Michael Minchin. “There

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will be no changes made to the licensing fees for these types of businesses, as there already is a separate fee for non-resident business license holders.”

Hours for mobile food vendors were also expanded by council at the June 29th meeting to provide for different food vendor opportunities.

Vendors will be only be restricted from operating between the hours of 2 a.m. and 7 a.m. They will not be allowed to place any tables and chairs on any street, sidewalk or public space, or play loud music or otherwise disturb the peace while vending their merchandise.

Subject to CAO approval, in addition to streets and sidewalks, mobile vendors will be able to operate in the following eligible locations: • All municipal public

parking lots.

• Pullouts on 51st Ave. adjacent to the LMC (excluding bus stop) • Cranna Lake Trail Head • Arena parking lot • Hwy. 12 service road by Michener • Michener parking lot by the ball diamonds • Police station (once constructed) • Airport parking lot A map will be developed and made available, identifying which spaces would be usable based on the above criteria. These criteria will minimize the disruption to other businesses and reduce possible safety issues near streets and lanes.

Vendors wanting to operate on public lands and/or streets and sidewalks will have to get City permission.

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POLICE BRIEFS MALE ARRESTED AFTER COLLISION AND PURSUIT On July 5th, the Lacombe Police Service (LPS) received a complaint about a white Ford truck driving erratically in the area of Parkland Acres.

A short time later police observed the vehicle near the Hwy. 12 and Hwy. 2A intersection.

As police attempted to stop the vehicle, it accelerated rapidly through the intersection in an attempt to evade police.

The driver of the vehicle lost control as it swerved through the intersection and veered off the road colliding with three parked vehicles.

After the collision the driver exited the truck and fled on foot.

Police entered into a foot pursuit and the suspect was apprehended a short distance away.

The man was found to be intoxicated and the truck he was driving had been stolen out of Stettler.

Morley Savage, 18, has been charged with dangerous driving, impaired driving, flight from police, possession of stolen property as well as breaching a court order.

by Sarah Maetche

all the property stolen in the break and enters, including computer equipment which had been hidden in a treed area.

“This is a great example of our community partnership philosophy at work,” said Lacombe Police Service Chief Steve Murray.

“Lacombe citizens alerted us right away about criminal activity and other engaged citizens enjoying our recre-

ation trails provided us with helpful updates that allowed us to effectively track the suspect.

“Our close working relationship with the Blackfalds RCMP was also beneficial in making an arrest and successfully recovering the property stolen from the victims.”

Clinton Augustine McIntosh, 46, has been charged with several offences includ-

ing break and enter, possession of stolen property, resisting arrest, obstructing a police officer, identity theft and impersonation.

He was also arrested for outstanding warrants for several offences including armed robbery.

COMMUNITY INPUT IN POLICING SURVEY The LPS is looking for input and feedback on how

as a police service they are meeting the needs of the community and how the citizens of Lacombe gauge the safety of the City.

Every few years, the police service conducts this type of survey then uses the results to plan service level strategies and priorities for the next business cycle.

“The survey only takes a few minutes and all City of Lacombe residents are en-

couraged to provide their input and feedback as this is an important part of helping ensure our service strategies align effectively with community needs,” stated Chief Steve Murray.

The online survey can be found at the City of Lacombe web site under the Lacombe Police Service tab and paper versions are available at both the Lacombe police station and City Hall.

SUSPECT ARRESTED On July 2nd, members of the Lacombe Police Service (LPS) were called to the area of 47 St. and 47 Ave. in Lacombe after receiving a complaint that a suspect had just broken into a holiday trailer.

The suspect fled the area but a short time later a resident in the area of 53rd St. and 48 Ave. reported a male had unlawfully entered their home.

The suspect fled when confronted by the homeowners.

As police were establishing containment of the area and searching for the suspect, another complaint was received that a church in the area of 50 Ave. and 58 St. had been broken into with several items stolen.

With assistance from several residents, LPS determined the suspect had fled the area on a bicycle and was using the recreational trail system to leave the City south towards Blackfalds.

The suspect was tracked to an area south of Lacombe where he was arrested with the assistance of Blackfalds RCMP after a short foot pursuit.

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Inaugural ‘Free Family Fitness’ program

BY KALISHA MENDONSA Lacombe Express Under the ChooseWell program umbrella, the City of Lacombe is pleased to be presenting Free Family Fitness events weekly for the remainder of July.

Each Wednesday from July 8th to July 29th in Popow’s Kinsmen Park, Dani Ducross will host a different activity from 6:30-7:30 p.m. The event will incorporate a variety of activities so that attendees can see which activities they like best and hopefully continue to pursue that around the City.

“My background is in dance, karate, yoga and aerobics. Basically, what I’m going to do is integrate all of those different things into an opportunity for whoever comes to try those things,” said Ducross.

“For example, if I have a huge variety of people coming – say I’ve got some seniors, and a couple of two-year-olds and a bunch of people in their 20s that show up one night. If the theme was karate, I’d probably do a general karate class warmup, and then I’d give different tasks to the different ages.

“The adults would get an exercise that they can handle, and then at the same time, I’d take the kids aside and have them do an activity that works for their age group and is more fun-based.”

The activities will be altered and adjusted to suit all age groups and abilities of the present members. Registration is preferred but not required. To register, contact Ducross at 403-896-6178 or at dducross@hotmail.com.

Registrations help the City to track the usage and success of the ChooseWell community programs. Drop-ins will not be turned away on the evening of events. Ducross and Sonya Beauclair of the City of Lacombe request registering so that they can be aware of the community interest in the program and can prepare better for the class.

Beauclair added the idea is to get people out and active in a way that incorporates the whole family.

“The big thing is that we’re trying to get people out and active. It can be hard with busy families. I know that as a mom, one of the struggles I have is, where is my kid going to go if I want to go exercise?

“So with these events, people can bring their kids. Kids can participate or play on the park, and the whole family can participate without one parent having to stay home or having to find a babysitter,” Beauclair said.

“This year we had some grant money from ChooseWell so we thought a great way to spend it would be on a free family fitness program. Dani has some kinds of

family-fitness programs as well and she’s a great person to facilitate this because people can sign up for her classes afterwards.”

Ducross explained a little on how she plans to engage all ages in the classes.

“Examples of how I’d integrate that are things like jumping jacks – adults would do regular jumping jacks, but maybe the kids would jump like monkeys, or frogs. If the adults were running, we’d turn it into

a game of tag or chase for the kids. We’re going to do that for each activity. We’d have yoga, and yoga for kids. For example, if we did a downward dog pose, we’d get the kids to kind of climb under their parent like a bridge,” she said.

The events will change weekly and will last for the remainder of the month, with the final class on July 29th. kmendonsa@lacombeexpress.com

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Getting the right help you need, when you need it The Office of the Auditor General of Alberta released their annual report on Monday.

The report included 11 recommendations to the government on how it can make improvements to its various systems and processes.

The delivery of mental health services to Albertans was one of the main areas that was examined by the Auditor General. The report revealed Alberta Health Services (AHS) has failed in executing its addictions and mental health strategy. According to the Auditor General’s Office, mental illness affects one in five Albertans over their lifetime. The organization stated severe and persistent mental illness is a, “Chronic disease and should be treated as one.”

“For the most part, however, the delivery of frontline addiction and mental health services remains unintegrated and allows ongoing gaps in service continuity,” stated officials from the Auditor’s Office.

“In our opinion, based on the evidence we have from this and other recent audits of healthcare service delivery, AHS has both the mandate and capacity to coordinate the efforts of those entities that should be involved in integrating public mental health and addictions services.”

As you can imagine, these findings were alarming to the provincial government and the Opposition. Minister of Health Sarah Hoffman accepted the recommendations from the report and said

those who suffer from addictions and mental illness experience a large amount of pain and hardship.

“Their friends and family members suffer as well,” she said. “We need to fully implement and measure the addictions and mental health strategy so people get the care and support they need.”

Hoffman indicated the government has asked MLAs David Swann and Danielle Larivee to complete a review of Alberta’s addiction and mental health system.

This is a step in the right direction and partners well with AHS’s statement they will also continue to review programs and improve care for those with addictions and mental health issues. AHS President and CEO Vickie Kaminiski

said the issues brought forward by the report will be taken seriously.

She said they understand the importance of providing Albertans affected by mental illness and addictions with the care and services they require. AHS has also accepted the recommendations laid out, and will strive to improve care along with working with other organizations to provide support.

If as a province we continue to miss the mark with providing adequate support and access for those who suffer from mental illness and addictions in our community, more and more gaps will arise. The answer doesn’t lie in reviews and reports. It lies in providing care and services to those in need when they need it.

A report of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Conference The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Annual Conference and Trade Show was held in Edmonton this year, and members of Lacombe City council were in amongst the over 1,700 delegates.

FCM’s annual conferences, board meetings, committees, policy forums and programs provide local authorities with the opportunity to work side-by-side to identify challenges, analyze options and develop ways to overcome issues.

We listen to each other, to our partners and to the decision makers in the Government of Canada to gain an understanding of what is happening in communities throughout the country.

The City has been a member of FCM since 2000 and I have served as a board member since 2013. I am proud to say we work with our partner municipalities to build a sustainable

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By speaking with one voice, we can lobby the federal government on issues of concern, so that we can achieve our goals and deliver services that provide the best possible quality of life to our citizens.

Some of the issues that we are tackling include housing, infrastructure, rural and northern communities, transit and transportation, policing and public safety and the environment.

Canadians have made clear their concerns over the high cost of housing and the homelessness crisis across the country. I believe that all orders of government must work together to build a long-term plan that will address the rising costs of housing, improve predictability of investments, address the scarcity of rental housing, ensure federal funding for affordable housing, and reduce homelessness.

In response to an aging national infrastructure network, the federal government announced it is continuing to make funding available for the New Building Canada Fund (NBCF) provides a $14 billion - 10 year plan to invest in provincial, territorial and municipal infrastructure.

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Municipalities are also responsible for our environment. We act to protect natural assets and enhance community quality of life.

This year FCM priorities for the environment are to adapt to climate change, reduce greenhouse gas emissions through energy efficiency, and address federal wastewater regulations.

As one voice FCM brings these and many other issues before the federal government. I am proud to be a member of this organization, which believes in building productive partnerships that helps municipalities overcome the many challenges they face as serve their communities.

Steve Christie is the mayor of Lacombe.

Do you agree with the provincial minimum wage increase?

Asked in downtown Lacombe by Sarah Maetche

“As a young person paid close to minimum wage I like that it is going up, but how will it affect businesses?

They will have to compensate for the change.”

Kayla Whitworth, Lacombe

“It’s going to make everything else more expensive.”

Megan Kapinak, Calgary

“Everything else is going up and that makes it hard enough to afford the bare necessities.”

Cassie Nieuwenhuis, Lacombe

“It’s a good thing. It’s already hard enough for people to make ends meet.”

Danielle Pugh, Lacombe

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fyi EVENTS The FYI, Community Events Calendar is a free-of-charge service for not-for-profit organizations and upcoming community events within the Lacombe and Blackfalds region. To submit your information, please email news@lacombeexpress.com, call 403-782-5306 or fax 403-782-5344. If you would like your event or organization to be included, please submit your information to the editor by noon, the Monday before the publication date.

Lacombe & District Garden Club presents their Hidden Treasures Yard Tour on Sunday, July 26th during Lacombe Days. On this self-guided tour these beautiful local gardens will be open for viewing from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Tickets are $20 (or $18 for club members) and are only available in advance at Hannas Seeds (5039 49 St.). Call Pat at 403789-0400 for more information.

Ellis Bird Farm will be hosting their annual Bluebird Festival on Saturday July 11th between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. The festival will start with a $5 lunch hosted by the Lakeside Social Workers between 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m..

There will be a variety of fun family activities and crafts offered throughout the day. Musical entertainment will be provided by Jazz Explosion. For more information please contact Ellis Bird Farm at 403-885-4477 or check www.ellisbirdfarm.ca Vacation Bible School: all children ages 4 to12 years old are invited to vacation bible school this summer. Lacombe Free Reformed Church’s Miracles of Jesus program is free for all children. Join us the week of July 13th to 17th from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. each morning at the Lacombe Memorial Centre. Contact lfrcvbs@ gmail.com or phone Andrea at 587-876-1110 with the names and ages of children (before July 6th) www.lfrc.webs.com Blackfalds Library: Our new books include Sherrilyn Kenyon’s “Son of No One”, Lisa Genova’s “Inside the O’Briens” and Stuart Woods’ “Hot Pursuit”. We have

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added some Roald Dahl and Calvin & Hobbes books to our middle school section. These are new items to Blackfalds Library and should provide some laughs and good reading. Remember we have the Lego Club for ages five and up on Thursday at 3:30 p.m. and the Duplo Club for parents and children ages 0 to four on Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Our fundraising for the Summer Reading Program will soon be in full swing. Large and small prizes as well as cash for craft supplies and entertainment are needed to make our reading program successful and enjoyable for the kids. Visit our website at blackfaldslibrary.ca

race located at 5002 – 51 Ave. Lacombe Farmers Market will be at the Lacombe arena parking lot and indoors starting 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come every Friday morning for homemade baking, eggs, fruit, vegetables, crafts, jewellery, jams, honey, woodwork and lots more. We “make it, bake it or grow it,” just for you! Call 403-782-4772 or 403-8771280 for more information.

Bentley School Staff Reunion: Thursday, Aug. 6th to coincide with the Town of Bentley’s 100th Anniversary this summer. Any former Bentley School staff members are asked to

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.

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 403-885-4780.

The Lacombe Legion has bingo on Mondays at 7 p.m. in the upstairs hall. Coffee time runs

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Invitation to join CNIB Peer Support Group: The Peer Support Group is a program dedicated to helping CNIB clients adjust to vision loss.

Feelings of fear, anxiety, intimidation and anger are extremely common in adults who are diagnosed with vision loss. The goal of the group is to help transform these feelings into those of confidence and independence through education and group discussions.

The program is facilitated by a volunteer who has gone through the process of adjusting to a life with vision loss. The group offers seniors a way to connect to others experiencing similar challenges. Participants receive empowering, practical and useful information about vision loss and how CNIB services can help, as well as suggestions from other participants on how to reduce the impact of vision loss on their daily lives. There is no cost to participate in the program which will meet once per month. The group meets at the Spruce Ter-

contact Arnie MacAskill at 403-782-7183 or amacaskill@ telus.net so the committee can establish names and contact information for the reunion.

More information to follow.

Bentley School Reunion: In conjunction with Bentley Centennial, Friday, Aug. 7th. Forshee Hall for students who would have graduated in 1961 or earlier. For more details contact S. Anderson at 403-986-2841.

Friends of the Library now have more information regarding our Book Sale, July 25th.

Donated books can be delivered to the library kiosk just next to the library. Book sale will start at 10 a.m. through to 5 p.m. We hope the library will be open by July 25th, if not it will be at the LMC. Thank you for your faithful support.

Lacombe Walking Group Wednesdays from 12-12:30 at Medcombe Walk-In-Clinic. No Registration required.

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.

Parkinson Alberta Education offers supports groups for persons with Parkinson disease, family members and caregivers at the following Central Alberta locations: Red Deer, Lacombe, Innisfail, Olds, Three Hills and Castor. Visit www.parkinsonalberta.ca for more information.

New to Lacombe? Contact Lacombe Welcome Wagon for free maps, information about the City & area, as well as free gifts from local businesses. New baby in the family? Contact Donna Korpess with the Lacombe Welcome Wagon at 403-7820475 for free information, baby product samples as well as free gifts from local businesses.

Youth Unlimited Drop-in Activities: 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.

Lacombe Art Guild – The Lacombe Art Guild offers classes two Tuesday evenings a month and one full Saturday. Memberships are $15 a year and the club runs from October to May. Classes offered are in all mediums and beginner to experienced are encouraged to join. For information please contact Donna at 403-7829190 or Penny 403-782-7739.

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society Table Talk Coffee Group: Meets the second Friday of each month at Wolf Creek Community Church 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 contact Bonnie Lavallee at 403-346-0290.

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. 403-748-2744.

Clive TOPS – Take Off Pounds Sensibly. Every Thursday 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 Street 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 small brick building along Hwy. 50 past the old school. Contact Wendy at 403-788-2612.

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Horoscope ARIES

TAURUS

Mar 21/Apr 20

Apr 21/May 21

Aries, don’t be fooled by

Taurus, use this week to

appearances. Sometimes

experiment in the kitchen. You

there is more than meets

will benefit from exploring new

the eye, and finding the truth

cuisines you have long been

beneath the surface can prove

wanting to try but have

enlightening.

yet to prepare.

GEMINI May 22/Jun 21

CANCER Jun 22/Jul 22

Gemini, now is a perfect time

Cancer, your creativity is at an

to explore social events that

all-time high. Take advantage

can expand your social circle.

of your inspiration and get

You have plenty of friends, but

involved in a special project.

you can always benefit from

Embrace this opportunity to

meeting new people.

put your creative energy to use.

LEO

VIRGO

Jul 23/Aug 23

Aug 24/Sept 22

Leo, now is the time to explore

Virgo, seek situations that are

a new hobby. Invite others

peaceful and surround

to join you to make your

yourself with like-minded,

exploration that much more

mellow people. Enjoy

rewarding. Afford this interest

the respite that relaxing

ample time to grow.

atmospheres provide.

LIBRA Sept 23/Oct 23

booster, Libra. Take action

able to get ahead in your

and seek ways to feel better

career, Scorpio. But it could be

about a situation that has been

that you’re looking to advance

bothering you. This proactive

too quickly. Be patient and

approach may be all you need.

allow your skills to grow.

Take credit for your ideas, Sagittarius. Remember to be humble, but don’t feel shy about expressing your pride in a job well done.

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

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

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

CLUES DOWN (cont.)

12. Hold fast to 14. Sad from being alone 17. Slang for famous person 20. Soft infant food 21. Small mergansers 25. Big Blue 26. Appear to be 27. Greek verse intended to be sung 29. Next to 30. Flying Pegasus corp.

32. Records walking steps 34. Broad back muscle 35. Teased apart 36. Cut into small cubes 38. Icelandic poems 41. American time 43. City of Angels 44. Nostrils 48. Narrow canvas bed 50. Force into a bay 51. Sept. 1914 battle 53. Sergeant fish 54. Cavalry-sword 56. Town of Jesus’ 1st miracle 57. Picasso’s mistress Dora 58. Frog genus 59. Talk tiresomely 61. Characters in one inch of tape 63. Side sheltered from the wind 66. Lead

SCORPIO You may seem like you aren’t

Nov 23/Dec 21

ANSWER

Oct 24/Nov 22

You need a confidence

SAGITTARIUS

HOW TO PLAY:

CAPRICORN Dec 22/Jan 20 Get the facts before drawing any conclusions this week, Capricorn. Allow some time to assess a situation that has proven difficult to handle.

Things may be more clear tomorrow.

AQUARIUS

PISCES

Jan 21/Feb 18

Feb 19/Mar 20

A longtime friend may evolve

Pisces, don’t fret when

into something more soon,

plans are canceled at the last

Aquarius. A spark has always

minute. Try to reschedule as

been there, and you might

soon as possible and

be ready to explore a new

make the most of your

relationship.

newfound free time.

CLUES ACROSS 1. Islamic prayer leaders 6. Waterproof raincoat 9. Millisecond 13. Popular pie nut 14. A field of mowed grass 15. RCO organic group 16. Pomace brandy 17. The innermost parts 18. Gull suborder 19. Became more intense 21. Sound absorption unit 22. Rattling breaths 23. Indicates doctor 24. For instance

25. A doctrine or system 28. Foot (Latin) 29. Dirt shoulder 31. Horn sound 33. Mumbai film industry 37. Disturbance 39. Zedong or Tse-tung 40. Cibin River city 42. Kate’s sister Pippa 45. Twitches 46. Formal close (music) 47. A baglike structure 49. Lease 50. Typographical space 52. Pa’s partner

53. King mackerels 55. Ceremonial staffs 57. About money 60. Spoiled child 61. Infants 62. Semitic fertility god 64. __ Frank’s diary 65. Reimbursed 66. English pennies 67. 365 days 68. G. Gershwin’s brother 69. Stopping device

CLUES DOWN 1. Inches per minute (abbr.)

2. Medieval honey drink 3. Land area unit 4. One who carries #55 across 5. Tin 6. Adult female horses 7. Overwhelmed with wonder 8. Brain and spinal cord (abbr.)

9. Inept 10. One who replaces a striker 11. Any habitation at a high altitude

ANSWER

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Iona: at the crossroads of history, the gospel and the word The tiny windswept island of Iona lies off the west coast of Scotland.

From the mainland, it takes two ferries and a long bus ride in between to get there. In spite of being so isolated, Iona today feels like a crossroads between history and the modern church.

Iona is home to an ancient Abbey, founded in 563 C.E. by the Irish monk Columba and for 1,000 years the Abbey was an important intellectual and artistic centre for Celtic Christianity. It was at Iona, for

In Good Faith with Ross

SMILLIE example, that the Book of Kells, one of the most beautifully illustrated gospels, was created before being moved to Ireland to protect it from marauding Vikings.

The Abbey church dates to about 1200, but fell into disrepair after the Refor-

mation. It was beautifully restored at the beginning of the 20th century, but would be simply a minor historical building but for a further development, that gave rise to the Iona community.

In the depression of the late 1930s George MacLeod, a radical minister from the Church of Scotland in Glasgow came up with the idea that the Abbey could be a training centre to help Church of Scotland ministers relate better to working class people. So he raised funds, hired unemployed workers from Glasgow and recruited young ministers to come out to Iona. The ministers and labourers lived and worked together in restoring the other buildings of the Abbey.

MacLeod once wrote: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I simply argue that the cross be raised again at the center of the market place as well as on the steeple of the church. I am recovering the claim that Jesus was not cruciďŹ ed in a cathedral between two candles, but on a cross between two thieves; on the town garbage heap; at a crossroad so cosmopolitan that they had to write his title in Hebrew and in Latin and in

Greek; at the kind of place where cynics talk smut, and thieves curse and soldiers gamble. Because that is where he died. And that is what he died about. And that is where the church should be and what the church should be about.â&#x20AC;?

That gathering of ministers and workers developed into the Iona community, which today has members, associate members and friends from many Christian denominations around the world. The community is devoted to a simple rule which emphasizes spiritual commitment, social justice, worship and mutual accountability.

The community maintains two residential centres on the island which offer week-long programs that are part holiday, part workshop and part pilgrimage.

The most important thing that happens though, is the building of community.

Staff, volunteers and guests from many countries converge on the island to study, work and worship together. Last month, in the program I took, there were 11 Swedes, three Americans, 10 Brits, two Scots, two Canadians and a Finn. Volunteers and staff were from Scotland, Eng-

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land, Germany, Paraguay, Indonesia, Uganda, Canada and the U.S. A week on Iona consists of a daily rhythm of worship and work, meals and conversation. We gathered morning and evening for simple but beautiful worship services in the ancient Abbey Church.

Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings were spent in conversations about a theme, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Earth Encountersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in my case. Many of the afternoons were free, and I spent a couple of them on long walks over the heather covered hills

and through the boggy glens of the ruggedly beautiful terrain.

As a result of the work of the Iona community, this tiny island has once again become a source of intellectual and artistic creativity for the world church.

Many of the songs we sing in my congregation, for example, were ďŹ rst written for worship on Iona.

That is why I say that Iona is at the crossroads where history and the modern church, the gospel and the world come together.

Ross Smillie is the pastor of St. Andrewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s United Church.

PUBLIC NOTICE Land Use Bylaw 411 To rescind Bylaw 320

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Council of the City of Lacombe has given first reading to Bylaw 411, to rescind Bylaw 320, the 2004 Municipal Development Plan.

What is Bylaw 411 about?

The purpose of Bylaw 411 is to rescind Bylaw 320, the 2004 Municipal Development Plan, as the Municipal Development Plan: Growing Lacombe (2015-2036), Bylaw 405, was adopted on June 15, 2015.

Where do I get more information?

A copy of the Bylaw may be viewed at www.lacombe.ca or at the City of Lacombe City Hall at 5432 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 56th Avenue during office hours.

When is the Public Hearing?

If you would like to make comments on the proposed repeal the Council of the City of Lacombe will be holding a Public Hearing in Council Chambers located at 5432 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 56th Avenue, on Monday July 13, 2015 at 6:05pm.

How do I get involved?

Any person or group wishing to express their views on the proposed bylaw amendment will be given the opportunity to make a presentation.

All written letters or petitions regarding this amendment are to: (a) be filed with the Chief Administrative Officer no later than 4:30 PM on Tuesday, July 7, 2015.

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ARTS & LEISURE

Abstract images melded with realistic sensibilities Central Alberta artist Marianne Harris gearing up for show in Lacombe

BY MARK WEBER Lacombe Express A Central Alberta artist Marianne Harris has a mesmerizing way with capturing what she describes as abstract scenes that are superimposed by realism.

Her remarkable capabilities as painter aren’t limited to that concept by any means – as any visitor to her home can see, she captures all kinds of scenes and images in a range of compelling ways.

She has an exhibit coming up at The Gallery on Main in Lacombe, with the opening reception on July 17th from 5 to 9 p.m. That exhibit runs through to Aug. 7th.

Harris, who is originally from Edmonton, said her love for artistic expression was sparked back in her elementary school years. Where this knack came from is anyone’s guess, as her folks weren’t the ‘artsy’ type. But as the years passed, she kept at it and her skills flourished. She took courses but mainly Harris is self-taught, with an obviously natural flair.

“Currently, I really enjoy the more abstract with realism superimposed – if there is an actual name for that, I don’t know what it is,” she explains with a smile.

“You can, for example, still read it as a landscape of sorts,” she says, referring to a specific painting hanging in her kitchen area. “You can see trees and rocks – but then you look around those and see these other things.

“So the process for me is interesting – it can be a trial and error kind of thing – but then there’s that (great) feeling when it does come together.”

Harris has said she is inspired by a variety of subject matter, but that adventures from her travels and people in any setting are among her favourite subjects to paint.

“I strive to depict their story and personalities with paint on paper. My artwork is a result of my personal impression of nature and people’s activities, and I trust it will evoke an emotion in the viewer also, and through the pieces be able to catch a glimpse of where I’ve been and what I’ve seen,” she notes on her web site.

Years earlier, she focused more on high realism, based on photographic images.

“Can I reproduce this photograph? That’s how I started, and I did that for quite a few years.”

ARTISITIC IMPRESSION - Marianne Harris will have her works showcased at The Galley on Main beginning next week.

These days, she can work from home so it’s a nice balance of managing the house, doing her day job and pouring out her inspiration into an array of paintings. There doesn’t seem to be much in the way of limitations in terms of what she can do – her paintings are a wonder in balancing both subtle and bold nuances of shimmering light and vivid colour.

“I took a beginner workshop course in Stony Plain, and that really got me going,” she said. “That would have been in my early 20s,” she recalls, adding that along with a growing passion for painting came marriage, the raising of three sons and a career in medical transcription. So finding time to fit in some painting has, at times,

been something of a challenge. She’s also taught several courses and classes over the years, and loves sharing her skills with others in a number of age groups.

Still, she finds the pursuit absolutely exhilarating – and fulfilling.

“There is so much that is exciting about it,” she said, referring to the multitude of styles and media that an artist can explore.

“I also think that what has kept me going is that my student base was such that they always wanted to try something new, too. So I always had to keep a step ahead of them,” she said.

“Consequently, I started taking a lot of workshops myself and I still do.

“I’d learn a new technique, and then

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share it with my students in workshops.”

The positive feedback she has received from students over the years has also been a source of rich fulfillment.

Meanwhile, Harris firmly believes that virtually anybody could learn to paint in a skillful way. It’s a matter of desire, discipline and time.

“If there’s a desire to learn, I can teach you to do everything I do.” Of course there are variables to that – there is no strict formula that would apply to everyone. “You might have mentors that encourage you along the way more so, and that might shorten the learning curve, but you still have to have that desire to do it.” editor@reddeerexpress.com

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Family-friendly lunchbox theatre showcases storytelling

BY SARAH MAETCHE Lacombe Express The family-friendly improv group Calf Skit will be bringing their highly-interactive show to Lacombe in two weeks.

As a lunchbox theatre production, the group, sponsored by Lacombe FCSS, will be presenting Three Billy Goats Gruff during Lacombe Days on July 24th.

“It’s really exciting that we get to bring our show from Red Deer to Lacombe,” said Against the Wall Theatre Artistic Director Jenna Goldade.

“It should be a lot of fun.”

Three Billy Goats Gruff features a cast of five and many colourful and fuzzy costumes.

“Each time the show changes because it is slightly improvised,” said Goldade.

“It’s also based on the kid’s suggestions.

With the Three Billy Goats Gruff, it’s really heavily based on the kids getting to decide.”

The group will tell the classic fairytale

in three ways, engaging the audience all through the storytelling process.

“In the last way we do it, it’s sort of their version of the story of what they think actually happened,” said Goldade.

Calf Skit itself is a show that relies heavily on improvisation, but is loosely scripted giving the cast some guidance.

“We wanted to create a show that would allow kids to get involved in the storytelling,” said Goldade about the motive behind creating Calf Skit, the family-friendly theatre production.

“We’ve taken classic fairytales and we usually try to put a spin on it or we try to tell it in a different way.”

The theatre company, based out of Red Deer, began eight years ago as a way to bring live theatre to the area.

“We really are focused on live theatre experiences and then we created a cabaret show,” explained Goldade. “From the cabaret show we formed Bull Skit, which is a comedy show.”

Goldade said the group saw a need for

an on-stage improvised or sketch comedy, which helped formed the adult improvised theatre production Bull Skit.

“I noticed that there was a gap in what we were supplying to the community,” she said.

“There really wasn’t any shows for kids to go to specifically geared for kids. It would come in every once and a while but there was nothing consistent and that was something that we really loved doing — we provide consistent adult entertainment and we like to do a weekly show.”

The group looked at their audience, acknowledged the Central Alberta area is very much family-based and formed Calf Skit two years ago.

“Rather than just entertaining the adults and parents, why not entertain the kids and make a show that promotes live theatre and gets kids involved in storytelling, learning about morals and as it is interactive, it helps boost their confidence in away because they get to be involved,” said Goldade. “We want people to feel encour-

aged to tell stories.”

Calf Skit has now expanded out of Red Deer and into the surrounding area, visiting smaller communities like Stettler, and now Lacombe.

“It’s a really fun show that gets you involved,” said Goldade. “It’s as much for the parent as it is for the kids because we always love getting the parents into the story.”

The lunch box theatre presentation of Three Billy Goats Gruff will be held on July 24th at the LMC. Show times are at 11 a.m., geared towards children two to five years of age with parent/guardian accompaniment, and 1 p.m., geared towards children six years of age and up.

Lunch will also be served from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

Admission is a loonie or toonie for the Lacombe FCSS PASS Program.

For more information, contact Lacombe FCSS at 403-782-6637. news@lacombeexpress.com

Are calcium pills really killing us?

Is there anything sacred anymore? For years researchers have stressed that people are not getting sufficient calcium to build strong bones and prevent osteoporosis (brittle bones). But now a research report claims that calcium supplements increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. Nevertheless, a largely unknown vitamin can prevent this tragedy.

Dr. Ian Reid and his colleagues at the University of Auckland, New Zealand, studied 14,000 women who were taking 1,000 mg (milligrams) of calcium daily.

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Unlike most physicians, Rheaume-Bleue says it’s not saturated fat and cholesterol that cause heart attacks. Rather, the culprit is a lack of the little known Vitamin K2. She agrees that Vitamin D is necessary for the intestinal absorption of calcium. But once in the circulation, D lets calcium, like a raging bull, run wild,

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She says Vitamin K2 fights the nation’s number one killer by putting calcium into bones and teeth where it belongs and keeps it out of arteries. For instance, if calcium enters the wall of the aorta, the largest artery that carries blood to the rest of the body, this causes increased risk of rupture and sudden death.

Most people get adequate amounts of Vitamin K1 present in leafy vegetables, green tea and soy beans.

But many lack K2 because its major source is steamed and fermented sticky soy, not an enticing breakfast meal. The second best source is cheese.

All researchers believe it’s best to get calcium from dietary sources. But if a dietary deficiency exists, don’t stop calcium supplements as it’s now possible to protect bones from osteoporosis and your heart from calcium infiltration.

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BY SARAH MAETCHE Lacombe Express The Lacoka Special Olympics Softball team is a group of heavy hitters who are out to compete and have fun.

The elite group of athletes met for a practice on Tuesday night at one of Lacombe’s diamonds to make final preparations before they attend their last tournament of the season later this month.

Head Coach Dwayne Campbell and chairperson of Lacombe and District Special Olympics said the team of 15 players covers a wide range of ages and skill levels.

“We do bowling and swimming through the winter, so we started softball in May,” said Campbell.

Over the two months, the team meets once a week for a practice and then attends some tournaments playing in the novice category.

“With our group, we have some athletes that can play at a higher level, but they all blend together,” said Campbell. “We have a pretty good team with this group.”

The team plays a modified version of slo-pitch that ensures fun, fitness and friends. When the team is playing the field, spotters join the athletes to coach directly on the field and to be close by for safety.

“It’s all a group of people that they know,” explained Campbell.

“It’s their social group. It’s really about having fun and doing your best. We have quite a range of ages and we are always looking for more players.

“When we go to a tournament, everybody plays. We move the athletes around so everybody bats each inning. They keep score but at the same time, it’s a little modified. You take four pitches and then if you don’t see a hit, you can take a walk or hit off the tee.”

The group is now sporting brand new canary yellow jerseys and branded under the umbrella

HEAVY HITTERS - The 2015 Lacoka Softball team is ready to make great plays, hard hits and new friends at an upcoming tournament in Olds.

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of Lacoka, tapping into the regional duality of the players — some who are from Lacombe, others from Ponoka.

“Our team is pretty much half and half,” said Campbell. “We were kind of thinking that we needed a new jersey, so we were thinking how do you get a team name? And do we go with Lacoka because we have athletes from both towns?”

The name was solidified and the team will be wearing their new jerseys down in Olds for the upcoming one-day tournament.

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plained Campbell. “Everything you do, you’ve got to have a meal and a dance.

“That’s a big part of it along with the competition. It’s the social aspect with friends from this town and other towns. We get together, eat, dance and have a good time.”

Colin Strugnell has been playing with the team since 2011. As one of the main pitchers on the roster, Strugnell said he likes softball because it allows him to flex his athletic abilities.

“It’s a lot of fun,” he said. “Over the years we’ve improved a lot and

have learned to hit better.”

Campbell agrees.

“We’ve been doing ball now for four years and every year everyone is getting a little bit more comfortable as far as skills,” he said. “Their skills are really coming along and you just kind of adapt it to everyone’s interests and ability.”

In the end, it doesn’t matter how many runs are scored or how many pop flies are caught out in the field. What really matters is that the athletes are having fun.

The team will be competing in one last tournament in Olds on

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Special Olympics Alberta was initiated to provide support in over 100 communities throughout the province. Special Olympics Lacombe and District started around 10 years ago and offers five-pin bowling and swimming in the winter season, and bocce ball and softball in the summer season.

For more information about Special Olympics Lacombe and District visit www.specialolympics.ab.ca/lacombe or email adnil06@telus.net. news@lacombeexpress.com

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Gull Lake Pro-Am tourney this month

BY KALISHA MENDONSA Lacombe Express The Junior Golf Education Endowment Fund will celebrate its eight anniversary with the 10th Annual Gull Lake Pro-Am golf tournament this month.

“IT USED TO JUST BE A PRO-AM EVENT, BUT A FEW YEARS AGO WE REALIZED THAT WE WERE MISSING SOMETHING – THE CHILDREN!” EAMON MCCANN The event incorporates world-renowned golf professionals with families in the community for two days, July 17th and 18th, to raise proceeds to support scholarship programs.

Since the endowment fund began, over $50,000 has been given out in scholarships to past and present members of the Junior Golf Foundation of Gull

Lake. Scholarships will be presented on the evening of July 17th prior to a live auction.

“It used to just be a proam event, but a few years ago we realized that we were missing something – the children!

“That’s why we decided to create the adult and children games and include them. When we met with the pros, they suggested getting more children involved and it’s just been rolling from then,” said Gull Lake Golf Course owner Eamon McCann.

“There are two things that are really important to us here at the golf course with this event – one is that we’re always so impressed that these golfers come up from all across the United States to do this for our Foundation. “The other is that it’s wonderful to see the kids come back and apply here for funds for their post-secondary education.

“That’s a huge part of our little golf course. Carla

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community are welcome to check out the live and silent auction items.

Auction items are still rolling in but include a trip to watch an Edmonton Oilers versus Calgary Flames game in Calgary, complete with hotel amenities.

As well, several community members have come forward to donate date night packages, gift baskets and even a piece of art from local artist and past scholarship recipient Kaylee Motley.

The tournament kicks off with a 10 a.m. clinic on July 17th, with events going throughout the day, with the day culminating in an elimination game where 24 golfers slowly become four over a nine-hole game.

“What we’re going to do with one of the activities is auction off pro golfers to play with the amateurs.

They’re going to play nine holes of competition, where everyone - 12 pros, 12 amateurs - starts off and is guaranteed four holes.

“Slowly, people are dropped out until there are only four golfers left at the ninth hole.

“We hope to get some glowing golf balls and things because we want the kids to get a kick out of it and it will be in the evening,” McCann said.

All net proceeds from the event go to support the Gull Lake Junior Golf Education Endowment Fund. kmendonsa@lacombeexpress.com

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Permitted Use

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

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61/251.83

5230 45 Street

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July 2

61/251.78

3703-53 Avenue

Warehouse Building

July 2

61/251.87

77 - 15 MacKenzie Ranch Way

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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

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Thursday, July 9, 2015

HOMES & LIVING

STUDIOUS DÉCOR – This custom built office of a Falcon Homes show home in Sylvan Lake is the perfect place for kids to do homework after school.

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Marking the changes in home and neighbourhood trends Interior Design is, naturally, focused on interiors.

I often find myself with tunnel vision when it comes to neighbourhoods as I am usually heading straight inside to do my work but when I find myself in a community I haven’t visited for awhile I notice the evolution in the design of the surroundings.

As I heard on the news this morning that Lacombe is working on going ahead with a new police station my first thought was about how the landscape in Lacombe is constantly changing.

When I travel to Lacombe I am amazed at all the new residential development, I truly don’t know my way around the north end of the city anymore!

Also, for a person who drives by landmarks it throws me off when I’m looking for the turnoff to my old house (as I like to

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WYSE drive by for nostalgic reasons) and looking for the Memorial Centre which is eclipsed by the mammoth corner drug store.

That is my turnoff but I usually drive right by because I’m not used to seeing this building on the corner.

When you live in a place and see it everyday the subtle nuances of change may not impact you as much as an infrequent visitor.

We have all had that experience of going back to our hometown and marvelling at how things have changed yet somehow stayed the same. Bare fields become filled

in with houses and malls and the house you grew up in has been painted in an unrecognizable colour – it can be a surreal experience as old memories collide with new imagery.

Pay attention to the changing design in the world around you whether it is in the form of manmade buildings or nature, the landscape is constantly changing and in the words of Ferris Bueller – ‘If you don’t stop and look around once in awhile, you could miss it.’

Try to look past the grass that needs to be cut and the weeds that should be pulled and take joy in the seasons of flowers blooming in your neighbourhood, take in the spectacular colour that only nature can create and appreciate the gentle curves of your local vegetation.

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pletely alter the landscape vision of your neighbourhood. New buildings aside, new signage or a new colour can make you do a double take as you drive or wander.

In my opinion the best alterations are where someone takes an older building or facade and revives it while still respecting the architectural integrity of the building.

These projects are always fun to look at.

So keep your eyes open Lacombe, your neighbourhood is rapidly changing and growing and it is very exciting!

New will merge with old and the charming heritage will be peppered with new landmarks as you grow and develop. The shape and size of your City may change but the heart that beats there is still the charming town I’ve loved for years.

Kim Wyse is an interior designer with Carpet Colour Centre in Red Deer.

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