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Local cadets complete flight training scholarship programs Rigorous training part of the process of gaining prestigious honour

BY KALISHA MENDONSA Lacombe Express

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hree local cadets have had a very enjoyable summer as they experienced an elite scholarship program where they each made efforts towards pilots’ licenses.

Flight sergeants Daniel Theoret, 16, Joel Paquet, 17, and Mitchell Pierce, 17, are all members of the 65 Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron, based in Ponoka. All three of these young men have had lifelong aspirations to become pilots and with the passing of this summer they are closer to their dreams.

The squadron’s Commanding Officer Captain Tracey Fiedler, was extremely proud of her cadets. She explained the process to even apply for these scholarships is rigorous, let alone the process after admission.

“Everything that they’ve done in their cadet career counts towards whether first of all they are even eligible to apply for the scholarship. There has to be a certain type of cadet who has really earned the right to go through these scholarship programs.

“All of those things build up to just being able to apply – we can only send so many cadets per squadron for training. After that, the entire process is highly competitive and it’s top cadets who are competing.”

Theoret applied for and received the Glider Flying Scholarship, allowing him to attain his Glider wings. This is often a prerequisite necessary to be accepted into the Power Flying program, which Paquet and Pierce attended.

“I got finished my training hours on the last day that I could finish and was pretty much the last person who flew that day. I got finished right in time for grad parade,” said Theoret.

“For me, being able to get my wings, have enough hours and pass the exams – it’s like everything came full circle from being that little kid who wanted so badly to be a pilot to now. It’s a huge accomplishment for me – I’m still very, very excited about it.”

Usually, cadets will move through beginners to advanced aviation courses, followed

by Glider Flying before Power Flying. Paquet was the only cadet in his program to have been accepted into the Power Flying Scholarship program without his Glider wings certification, said Fiedler.

“When I first heard that I was accepted to this scholarship, I got a phone call from Captain Fiedler and I was ecstatic – this is the main reason I joined the air cadet program,” Paquet beamed.

“It means so much to me. My ultimate life goal is to become a fighter pilot in the air force. In my mind, that is the hardest

PROUD – Flight Sergeants Daniel Theoret, 16, Mitchell Pierce, 17 and Joel Paquet, 17, all of Lacombe, recently completed competitive scholarship programs that helped them on their way to becoming pilots. Theoret attended the Glider Flying program and Pierce and Paquet each attended Kalisha Mendonsa/Lacombe Express the Power Flying program. job you can aspire to in Canada – it’s next to trying to become the Prime Minister.

That’s the difficulty of getting that position, but that’s a dream I’ve had since I was about eight years old.”

In order to be accepted into the prestigious scholarship programs, the cadets build requirements throughout their career. The Powers Scholarship program is particularly difficult to not only be accepted into, but to pass.

“First, we have to take ground school, and we do that once a week for four months. At the end, there’s a big exam and you have to get at least 75 to be competitive and be likely to be accepted to the scholarship. You also have to write a narrative about yourself on why you deserve and want the scholarship, and what makes us good cadets,” explained Pierce.

“We also go in front of a board that has a member from the Air Cadet League, a parent volunteer and an officer. They drill us

with questions on everything from what it means to be a good cadet, to being a good citizen and showing leadership to technical questions about meteorology and aircraft.”

Fiedler said Pierce was being modest about the efforts put forth to attain his Powers wings. She said in addition to the aforementioned efforts, the cadets are also drilled in interviews multiple times a week for six weeks prior to their oral exam.

As well, there is an extreme physical demand throughout the training. Cadets must pull their small planes 500 meters or more on the runways, after doing rigorous mental tasks before, during and after the flights.

“The other thing is, a lot of squadrons didn’t receive any scholarships and we received three – that’s amazing. These guys really worked hard to get there,” Fiedler said.

“The physical and mental workload is

amazing. They have that added to the pressure of how much they want to pass and what they’ve done to even get there. It’s incredible what they go through.”

She said there are major benefits to having the cadets complete these programs, in their personal lives and in the benefit of the squadron. She said their completion of the programs would encourage younger cadets to do the same, and to push themselves for eligibility for applications.

All of the cadets were quick to recommend the Air Cadet program to youths in the region, even if they aren’t set on becoming a pilot.

“It’s an absolute blast, but it’s difficult,” said Pierce.

“It’s an amazing program. About half the kids in cadets aren’t interested in aviation but they still love the program.

There’s fitness, marksmanship and the camaraderie. The experience is unreal.” kmendonsa@lacombeexpress.com

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Blackfalds census results show another boom

BY KALISHA MENDONSA Lacombe Express The Blackfalds census results were released last month leading to several changes in government funding proportions as well as other applications.

According to the official release from the Town of Blackfalds, the population of Blackfalds is now 8,793 – a 12% increase in population from last year’s census. As well, the total residential dwelling count is now 3,917 units.

The census was conducted between May 1st and June 30th, utilizing door-to-door and online collection services. From 2013 to 2014, the Town experienced a growth of 531 people. At the time of the 2015 census assessment, results state that the population of Blackfalds has grown by 935 people.

“We’ve seen the impacts of more people moving into the Town for a couple of years now. What it means moving forward is that we will take these new numbers to the Province and that’s how we justify and argue for continued support through grants,” said Blackfalds Mayor Melodie Stol.

“The Province of Alberta has several grants that are based on per capita, and that’s where the big winners are. The Street Improvement Grant is $60 per person – so just in that one grant alone, with 935 more people, it’s a $56,000 increase the next time that grant is given, which is annually. In turn, we take that money and invest it into road improvements.”

Other funding sources that are based on population growth include the Policing Grant and recently announced increases in funding for Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) programs.

“We recently received an email that with the Interim Supply Budget, FCSS funding has been increased by $10 million. They have now figured out how that’s going to be distributed - all programs will receive an increase of 10 per cent, which accounts for $7.5 million of those $10 million,” Stol said.

“Plus, programs that experience population increases will receive greater than that 10 per cent, but we don’t know how much.”

The issue and implications will be discussed at the next regular Town of Blackfalds council meeting.

Stol said the census affects things like infrastructure planning, but the Town is lucky to have fairly new infrastructure.

Mostly, the focus is on maintenance.

“I think that every time you grow, you have to consider the infrastructure maintenance. As we become more of a regional

thought in our community – we do a lot of partnering with Lacombe and Lacombe County – it’s still about making sure the right types of infrastructure exist in town, while using a regional system for other things. That could be certain community amenities.”

Stol said Blackfalds residents are lucky they have partnerships with the surrounding communities, because it allows for the Town to explore the best use of its money within the municipality.

“WE HAVE TO LOOK AT THE BROAD APPLICATIONS OF WHAT A CENSUS CAN DO. IT AFFECTS BUSINESS PEOPLE – THEY CAN LOOK AT OUR GROWTH AVERAGE AND REALLY RECOGNIZE THAT BLACKFALDS IS A GREAT PLACE TO INVEST OR START A SERVICE-TYPE BUSINESS, LIKE LAWYERS, ACCOUNTANTS, AND OPTOMETRISTS – THOSE KINDS OF SERVICES.” MELODIE STOL “There are a lot of applications with the census, and a lot different people that can use it to do strategic thinking about a growing community,” she said.

“We don’t simply have to build one of everything because we have ‘x’ many people –we have to think about regional services.

When we see growth happening in Blackfalds, it’s also up to our regional partners and neighbours to consider how those amenities will change.”

As well, Stol said the census provides an excellent tool for business owners to do strategic location planning if they are looking for somewhere to grow their industry, particularly in the professional services industry.

“We have to look at the broad applications of what a census can do. It affects business people – they can look at our growth average and really recognize that Blackfalds is a great place to invest or start a service-type business, like lawyers, accountants, and optometrists – those kinds of services,” she explained.

“There are new people coming here, moving from all sorts of places. Those types of professional personal services I mentioned are desperately needed in Blackfalds.” kmenodnsa@lacombeexpress.com

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“There’s a lot that I’m really looking forward to,” he explained recently of the new post. “There are personal things, professional things and things for the community – one of the biggest things is actually for the community. I think there is a great amount of growth of awareness for Tree House that they could have. We need to make our name larger than it is.”

Of course, working with the youth is the central draw – “Giving them the opportunity to grow and develop whether they want to pursue it professionally or just for fun.

“There’s a huge relationship between artistic people and successful people. If we can give them an opportunity to figure out who they are just a little bit quicker and build their confidence – there are so many life skills that are developed in a group setting.

“It’s fantastic to be a part of something in that age group – regardless of what it is. But I know what potential in the arts, drama and performance there is. I feel like I can bring a lot out in them – I’m hoping for that.”

Belliveau, 41, signed on this summer after the departure of long-standing director Matt Gould and his first order of business

was the Summer Stock Theatre Camp. And it’s been a seamless transition thanks also to plenty of support from the board, he said.

“I totally feel comfortable with these guys also,” he said of the organization.

Interestingly, it was with Tree House Youth Theatre that Belliveau had one of his first major acting opportunities that really proved inspirational in him choosing stage work in general as his career. He landed the role of the scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz back in the early 1990s and something clicked.

“The seed was kind of planted in high school,” he said, adding that it was during the time of his graduation that he was also auditioning for The Wizard of Oz. He was thrilled with the opportunity, especially as he didn’t feel he had a particularly stellar audition.

He attended Red Deer College and performed there as a student in Joseph and His Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat as Judah, Billy Bigelow in Carousel, and cast as the clown in A Winter’s Tale.

Moving in this direction wasn’t without its challenges. Even as a professional actor, sometimes the work is plentiful – not so much at other times. “I grew up conservatively and traditionally so I didn’t really know how to pursue an artistic identity,” he said.

He later moved to Toronto, which really brought to the surface his improvisational skills. “I found out that I had a huge affinity for it. It’s ‘limitless’ theatre.”

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performing regularly, plus the improv training in Toronto served him well with his passionate involvement with the Red Deer-based Bull Skit.

Meanwhile, Belliveau has taught, written, directed and acted in countless performances.

“First off, I would like to thank the board for choosing me as the next artistic director for Tree House. In many ways I ‘got my start’ in theatre through Tree House Youth Theatre,” he said. “With the experiences learned from this company and my years of training and performances, I intend to pass on my great joy and passion for theatre. I am excited and inspired to be working with the young community of this City, and cannot wait to see what life lessons they to teach me in return.

“I am motivated by Matt Gould’s tenure as artistic director and look forward to see where Tree House Youth Theatre can grow from here.”

These days, he’s eager to begin rehearsals on the next Tree House Youth Theatre production for later this fall. “I think I can grow the company through more awareness in the community. I want to help artists and also to pull out of them the talents that are already in them – waiting to come out. I think I can be a big part of that.

“They have great energy, they have great ideas,” he said. “I’m really excited about the potential and the realization of the growth of the company. I’m excited about seeing these kids work and grow and just about building the company. I’m all about building.”

VISION - Serge Belliveau is settling into his role as the Central Alberta-based Tree House Youth Theatre’s artistic director.

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Tree House Youth Theatre was created in 1988 and was the brainchild of Richard O’Brien who was head of the Theatre Arts Program at Red Deer College (RDC).

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Campaign to bolster awareness of sexual assault Earlier this month, a provincewide campaign called ‘I Believe You’ was launched to help further bolster awareness about the underreported crime of sexual assault.

The Association of Alberta Sexual Assault Services (AASAS), in affiliation with post-secondary institutions and the Government of Alberta unveiled campaign details in Edmonton. According to the AASAS, sexual assault is, as mentioned, an under-reported crime - around 97% of incidents go unreported.

Those behind the campaign say that primarily, education is the key. The public needs to see a heightened awareness on the issue, which will in turn empower victims to come forward. To think such a campaign is so necessary is

a sad truth in society today, where cruelty and abuse of all kinds are frighteningly common and often, as indicated, go on repeatedly behind closed doors. Officials also point out launching the campaign is a form of prevention because people who receive a positive response are, “Significantly more likely to get help, seek justice, and help stop sexual assault.”

Another aspect of the campaign is to inform citizens on how to respond to hearing a friend or loved one had been assaulted. According to the AASAS, polling by Leger Research shows only 15% of Albertans ‘strongly agree’ they would know what to say if someone told them that she or he had been sexually assaulted.

Sometimes asking the most help-

ful questions can be much harder to do than we might think. According to officials, “Responders worry about doing more harm by saying the wrong thing. It’s human to want to give advice, but it’s much better to listen than talk. If you do talk, the best things to say are simple words of support and compassion – ‘I’m sorry that happened/it’s not your fault/I believe you.’

According to the Association’s web site, more than half of all sexual assaults take place in the victim’s own home, or within 1.6 kms of it. Another 20% of sexual assaults happen in the home of a friend, neighbour or relative.

Meanwhile, there is power in words – if we can be the kind of people that victims feel they can open up to, there is so much prog-

ress and healing that can flow from that. It’s about putting others first and letting them talk – even when you are troubled about what you might hear. It’s tempting to think with the society we live in today, there is little in the way of issues or sensitive subjects that remain in the shadows. But that simply isn’t the case. There have been tremendous strides in many areas to be sure.

Stigma over many issues has diminished or completely been wiped away.

However, there is much in the way of improvement still needed in many other areas. Silence, in the case of sexual assault for example, is a horrendous roadblock to not only justice but to recovery as well.

For more, visit www.aasas.ca.

Greece is an example of the failure of modern economics Economics is a subject with a long and distinguished pedigree, featuring such towering intellectuals and philosophers as Plato and Aristotle to economists like Sir James Steuart and Francois Quesnay, the Frenchman who gave the study its modern foundations. Unfortunately, the discipline split into two distinctive subject areas in the 20th century – economics and political science.

Each charted a different course of academic inquiry.

I have always maintained that the intellectual divorce between economics and political science was a big mistake. It made economics more abstract, lacking in political context and devoid of real world pragmatism.

The failure to predict the global financial crisis of 2008, our inability to contain the economic contagion that swept around the world and the ongoing eco-

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PASSARIS nomic recession accompanied with mercilessly high unemployment rates support that observation.

In all of this, Greece stands out as the poster child of what ails modern economics. On Jan. 25th, the landscape in Greece changed in a profound manner. The electoral victory of a left wing political party, Syriza, trounced the two ruling parties – New Democracy and PASOK. Syriza promised to repudiate the austerity measures that were conditions for the first and second bailouts to Greece by the European Central Bank,

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the European Commission and the International Monetary Fund.

The charismatic leader of the Syriza party and now Greece’s youngest ever Prime Minister, Alexis Tsipras, went to Brussels to stare down the trio of creditors and demand that all austerity measures cease here and now. However, the international creditors would not budge.

Tsipras’s choice for his finance minister was an academic turned politician, Yanis Varoufakis. About a year ago this month I attended a book launch in Athens where Varoufakis presented the Greek version of his book on antiausterity. Tsipras also spoke and lauded the new book as academic confirmation of his party’s stand on anti-austerity for Greece.

Varoufakis has a PhD in economics at the University of Essex in England. Va-

roufakis is well-versed in economic theory but lacks the skill-set to navigate the political landscape. I was not surprised when he resigned as finance minister after only five months.

I was told, on his watch, meetings of the Euro group finance ministers turned into graduate seminars.

Varoufakis spoke for two hours on the economic consequences of austerity policies, irritating his savvy European counterparts so much that even legitimate requests from Greece were denied. It is common knowledge that an implicit condition of a third bailout for Greece was the removal of Varoufakis from the finance portfolio.

Without Varoufakis around the negotiating table, Greece agreed to very harsh austerity measures for a third bailout of 86 billion Euros. This was done out of desperation; Greece

was facing the advent of the economic apocalypse in the form of the near collapse of its banking and financial system.

However, the adoption of the foreign imposed austerity measures fomented a rebellion in the Tsipras government. More than 40 of his own members of parliament voted against him and the bailout agreement.

He only managed to push it through with the help of members of the opposition.

Sensing that he would not survive a non-confidence vote in the Greek parliament, Tsipras resigned, only six months after he was called upon to form an anti-austerity government. New elections will be held towards the end of September.

Dr. Constantine Passaris is a visiting professor at the International Writers Center of Rhodes, Greece. His columns are distributed via Troy Media.

Do you think there be will a changeover in the national government?

Asked at the Abbey Centre and the Blackfalds Community Hall by Kalisha Mendonsa

“Yes, I think there will be a change.

I think people are ready for it.”

Jordyn Frederick, Lacombe

“I think it’s going to be a three-way split between the major parties – the NDP, the Conservatives and Liberals.”

Karen Penrice, Blackfalds

“I’m hoping that the government doesn’t change over in the election.”

Jo Maetche, Red Deer

“I don’t think there will be a change in government.

It is what it is, and that seems to be the way it goes.”

Aaron Boehme, Red Deer

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September is National Big Brother Big Sisters Month. In Lacombe & County we are celebrating with a very important recruitment campaign called 40 Mentors in 40 Days! running through to Oct. 10th. Our team will have fun and interactive activities taking place in all the communities we serve. Please feel free to contact us for any further questions. Thank you in advance for helping us spread the word! Our goal is to change the lives of 40 kids in our community. For more information, call 403-782-7870.

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The Canadian Red Cross will have information on emergency disaster preparedness and medical equipment loans. The Heart & Stroke Foundation will present the newest facts on fats. It’s all free. Drop in between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 20th at the Lacombe Memorial Centre.

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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 added some Roald Dahl and

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 Terrace located at 5002 – 51 Ave. Lacombe Farmers Market runs in the Lacombe arena parking lot and indoors starting 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come every Friday morning for homemade baking, eggs,

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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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

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.

Lacombe Walking Group Wednesdays from 12-12:30 p.m. at Medcombe Walk-In-Clinic. 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.

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.

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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.

Taoist Tai Chi a relaxing, low impact exercise; continuing classes year round, for those who have com-

pleted 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.

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

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 information about the group, please contact Bonnie Lavallee 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. For more information about the program, call 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.

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. Call Donna at 403782-9190 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 information, call Marg at 403-7821887 or Ross at 403-782-3671.

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Thursday, September 10, 2015

Tools for Schools Africa presents annual Shine! event

BY KALISHA MENDONSA Lacombe Express In addition to lovely jewellery, accessories and a visit from Ghanaian Sophia Dauda, the annual Tools for Schools Africa Foundation fundraiser will also feature a variety of artwork this year.

The event will take place on Sept. 24th at 7 p.m. at the Harvest Centre on the Westerner grounds in Red Deer. Tickets are $35 each or five for $150 and can be purchased online at www.tfs-africa.org under the Shine! category. Tickets can also be purchased by phoning Lyn at 403-314-4911 or Wendy at 403-347-7285.

“The evening is a fundraiser to support girls’ and young women’s education in northern Ghana. We do what we do because we truly believe that educating women and young girls is so key to helping people in developing nations succeed, and to get out of a cycle of poverty,” explained fundraising co-chair Susan Knopp.

“The last two years it’s been down at Festival Hall but we’ve outgrown that space and we’ve moved onto the Harvest Centre.

We’ve got lots of activities and merchandise for the evening.”

Merchandise including scarves, fine jewellery, handmade jewellery, gently used art and various silent auction items will be available throughout the evening. Each year a guest comes from Ghana to speak with attendees and share stories of their involvement with Tools for Schools Africa.

“We have Sophia Dauda coming from Africa, and I think our guests are always a

highlight of the event. We heard that from many people last year when Gabriella Wumnaya (a coordinator in the Ghanaian charity) was here and spoke at the event.

Her message at the event was something that I think really made people believers in Tools for Schools Africa, if they weren’t already before,” said Knopp.

Dauda recently graduated from the Catholic University College of Ghana with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics and Business Administration and Management.

Prior to this, her family struggled and adjusted to bring her an education. Without Tools for Schools Africa, she would not have been able to attend post-secondary.

“It’s very powerful for our event guests to hear the stories and the struggles and the lives of the women we are sponsoring.

They hear about the struggles these women face to get an education,” Knopp added.

Lyn Goertzen, chair of the organization, said that due to the sponsorship of the community for catering and space, the organization is able to make the most of their donation to the Ghanaian girls.

“A lot of our expenses have actually been donated and covered by people in the community – we have very little overhead because we have such a generous support from the community. We have a lot of people who support us so that our expenses are very minimal for this event, and that way nearly everything we make here goes directly to the girls.”

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connect over a weekend at their own Shine! event. Goertzen said that for many girls, this is an exciting part of the program and many enjoy the mentorship aspect of the weekend.

“Every post-secondary girl attended Shine! this year. They came from far and wide to come for the weekend event. It’s a great venue for conversation about our expectations of the girls and also for their input of what they would like from us, and how the program is working,” she said.

“It’s nice that this is something that the girls look forward to – becoming a mentor to the younger girls. The older girls talk to the girls coming up and give them some hope for the future of what the younger

girls could accomplish in their life. They do career counseling and work out a lot of options for the young ones so the girls are able to see a future for themselves.”

Tools for Schools Africa Foundation provides scholarship programs and sponsors the costs of education for up to 75 girls, from primary school through high school years. Additionally, they are currently supporting/have supported 17 young women through post-secondary.

The proceeds collected from the Canadian Shine! event go towards these scholarship programs, and help to cover the costs of admission, uniforms, shoes, supplies and sometimes housing for the girls. kmendonsa@lacombeexpress.com

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City Page lacombe.ca

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School zone ne changed to a playground zone on 54 Ave from 52 Street to 49 Street The City of Lacombe acombe would like to inform the chool zone change on 54 Ave from public of a school 52 Street to 49 Street.

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This zone willll be changed from a school zone to a full-time playground zone and will extend from 53 street to 47 street.

The City of Lacombe is looking for : Utilities Operator 2 - Solid Waste/NRDRWSC On September 19, 2015, bring your old computers, broken electronics, TVs, paint and other household hazardous waste to the City of Lacombe’s Infrastructure Services Building (5444-56 Avenue) from 10 a.m. to 2p.m.

Earn between $47,819 - $59,758 per annum (40 hr work week). To view a full job description and to find the application forms visit www.lacombe.ca/employment

Go to www.lacombe.ca/toxicroundup for more information on what is and isn’t acceptable. The City of Lacombe’s annual Fall Community Cleanup Campaign begins October 13, 2015.

To find out when collection is in your neighbourhood, go to www.lacombe.ca/communitycleanup .

Apply Today: Human Resources, Job #2015-13 City of Lacombe, 5432 56th Ave Lacombe, AB T4L 1E9 humanresources@lacombe.ca

Playground zones run from 8:30 am until one hour after sunset. Signs will be placed in the effected zone to indicate the changes in this area.

If you have any questions, please contact: Chris Clark Community Peace Officer P: 403.782.1269 ext 2 E: cclark@lacombe.ca.

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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 of 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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City Page lacombe.ca

Kinsmen Aquatic Centre Begins Roof Replacement The roof replacement on the Lacombe Kinsmen Aquatic Centre has started! Workers have begun replacing the flat section of the roof, and then will replace the metal portion. This work will be completed in phases/sections. The construction crew will be working above the pool, and the work will be noisy and loud at times.

What’s Happening?

When the crew is working on the roof, there is potential for a bit of dust to come through the screw holes in the roof deck. This should not be a major concern, but want to ensure everyone using the facility is aware that this is a possibility.

It is anticipated that the roof replacement will be complete by the beginning of December.

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. on the Friday before every Council Meeting.

The next scheduled Regular Council Meeting dates and times are: Monday, September 14, 2015 at 5 p.m.

Monday, September 28, 2015 at 5 p.m.

Monday, October 5, 2015 at 5 p.m. (Committee)

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His family generously donated over 1000 of his works to the Lacombe Arts Endowment Committee to sell and raise funds for additional arts grants.

Sizes, mediums and styles of his works vary, so there is sure to be something to catch your eye and brighten the walls of your home or office!

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Charlie Donald Art Sale at the LMC September 25 & 26 from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Call 403.782.1258 for more information.

Reminders The Echo Energy Promotion is on!

Sign up before October 31st and the community group of your choice recieves a $20.00 donation. Call 403.782.1263 or visit www.echoenergy.ca Open Ice Time Available For Rent Limited ice slots still available in September. To book ice time, please call 403.782.1284.

Toxic/E waste roundup September 19 from 10 a.m. - 2p.m. Bring in your old computers, broken electronics, TVs, paint and other household hazardous waste to the City of Lacombe’s Infrastructure Building (5444-56 Avenue).

For more information call 403.782.1261.

Employment All sales support The Lacombe Endowment Fund, providing future arts grants for the citizens of Lacombe and Lacombe County

Facility Operator 1(Part Time) Lacombe Memorial Centre Job Posting #2015-14 To view a full job description and to the find an application form, visit www.lacombe.ca/employment www.lacombe.ca

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HUNTING FEATURE

Thursday, September 10, 2015

It’s Hunting Season

The expansion of the online hunting atlas The Wildlife Trust Fund provides natural habitat for hunting and fishing In 1983, the executive of the Alberta Fish and Game Association had the foresight to see that critical habitat was disappearing at a rapid rate in Alberta and they set out to create the Wildlife Trust Fund, the province’s first land trust.

Since those humble beginnings, the Wildlife Trust Fund has grown to include over 80 properties across the province, that encompass over 36,000 acres of important fish and wildlife habitat.

The Wildlife Trust Fund Properties are found from the extreme southern reaches of the province all the way north to Manning. At the heart of the Wildlife Trust Fund are the members, clubs and zones of the Alberta Fish and Game Association and these land acquisitions were only made possible through their generous contributions and tireless fundraising efforts.

“AT THE HEART OF THE WILDLIFE TRUST FUND ARE THE MEMBERS, CLUBS AND ZONES OF THE ALBERTA FISH AND GAME ASSOCIATION AND THESE LAND ACQUISITIONS WERE ONLY MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH THEIR GENEROUS CONTRIBUTIONS AND TIRELESS FUNDRAISING EFFORTS.”

cial support from the Minister’s Special License Program and the Alberta Conservation Association.

Wildlife Trust Fund properties are open to all forms of recreation, including hunting, fishing, wildlife viewing and family outings. In this atlas you will find a description of each property and the opportunities they afford.

Officials ask that hunters and other users respect the foot-access-only policy and any special access restrictions as outlined and respect neighbouring landowners’ property.

As members of the Alberta Fish and Game Association, these Wildlife Trust Fund Properties belong to you and are something to be enjoyed and treasured.

Continued on page 14

There are currently two acres of habitat conserved in the province for every Alberta Fish and Game Association member and that number is growing rapidly, thanks to the members.

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HUNTING FEATURE

It’s Hunting Season Continued from page 12 While every effort was made to ensure complete descriptions of the properties, consult county and municipal landowner maps to ensure the location of the Wildlife Trust Fund property and ensure you have permission prior to entering adjacent private property.

Also note that some properties do require permission prior to accessing and others do have additional restrictions you should be aware of prior to entering, officials say.

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available as a downloadable pdf file.

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Horoscope ARIES

TAURUS

Mar 21/Apr 20

Apr 21/May 21

Aries, you are ready to move in new and unexpected directions. Your boss or supervisor may appreciate any new ideas you have and your willingness to try new things.

GEMINI May 22/Jun 21

Many fun things are expected to unfold this week, Taurus. With so many people to see and errands to run, try to make some time to relax so you don’t fall victim to fatigue.

CANCER Jun 22/Jul 22

You have a desire to take

Cancer, expect to expend

in the great outdoors

a lot of energy sor ting out

this week, Gemini. Enjoy

your calendar and getting

boating, swimming or even

things organized this week.

just lounging around a

Make the most of any

lake. You will return home

leisure time that comes

feeling recharged.

your way.

LEO

VIRGO

Jul 23/Aug 23

Aug 24/Sept 22

Goals and friendships at

Virgo, this week you will

the workplace evolve this

learn to work with any

week, Leo. This may be a

limitations you may have

time of new beginnings for

instead of feeling boxed in

you, and you find yourself

by them. There is much you

enjoying all the new

can accomplish when you

oppor tunities.

give it a try.

LIBRA Sept 23/Oct 23

SCORPIO Even some bad news can’t

of items on your plate

get you down, Scorpio.

overwhelming, but if you work though things one

Take it in stride and press on. Any obstacles only

task at a time, you will get

make you stronger for

through it all.

experiencing them.

SAGITTARIUS Nov 23/Dec 21

ANSWER

Oct 24/Nov 22

Libra, you have a number right now. It may seem

HOW TO PLAY:

CAPRICORN Dec 22/Jan 20

Sagittarius, it may take

Capricorn, you are feeling

some extra effor t to work

confident and capable this

through a problem, but

week. Things at work are

eventually you will find a

moving along smoothly,

solution. Don’t be afraid to

and you can focus more

ask for some help if you get

of your attention on

bogged down with things.

affairs at home.

AQUARIUS

PISCES

Jan 21/Feb 18

Feb 19/Mar 20

Aquarius, your ability

Pisces, take a measured

to convey complicated

approach to tasks this

messages in an easily

week. Do things in

understandable way puts

moderation so you

you in high demand this

can make progress

week. Enjoy your time in

with all of the projects

the spotlight.

on your plate.

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Road Hammers to rock during One Horse Town

BY KALISHA MENDONSA Lacombe Express Thanks to the Coors One Horse Town event, Canadian country music stars The Road Hammers will be in town to rock on Sept.

18th.

They will join country star Tim Hicks on the stage for the event, and the two groups are promising to bring a special song made just for the event which will be held in Lacombe’s historic downtown.

“Of course, we’ll do all the singles people are familiar with and all of that but we’re also going to do a couple of new things that we’ve been working on. Also, I think we’re going to team up with Tim to write a song that’s special to the event. I’m really excited about that,” said frontman Jason McCoy. “We’re working on that and a new record, which is due out early in the spring. It’s funny that this band started to sort of launch my solo career and it was just supposed to be a fun, oneoff record but it’s turned into a big thing. There’s never ending inspiration working with Chris (Byrne) and Clay (Bellamy). It’s just a lot of fun.”

McCoy founded the band in 2004 as a way to move along his solo career. He said that he, Byrne and Bellamy expected to only make a single record but that the project turned into something much more. To date, The Road Hammers have released four albums, the most recent being Wheels in 2014.

The band has won Canadian Country Music Association awards as well as Juno Awards, and is nominated this year again.

The group is up for the Group of the Year Award through the Canadian Country Music Association, and they were nominated for Country Album of the Year Award for Wheels with the Juno Awards.

McCoy spent time in his early childhood living in rural Alberta, and he said he’s excited to return.

COUNTRY STRONG – The Road Hammers will bring their brand of ‘trucker country’ to Lacombe on Sept. 18th during the One Horse Town event, where photo submitted they are co-headlining with music star Tim Hicks.

“It’s really neat because I’m from Ontario, so everyone was vying for Shelburne but I did spend some time growing up in Alberta, down south of Camrose. I’ve got two homes – I’m pretty lucky that Alberta is a second home for me,” McCoy said.

“I love the area. My favourite part of the prairies is right around Lacombe, Camrose and those areas. I love the pastureland out there and love the way it all looks. That area has some of my first memories – I love the prairies.”

Hicks and The Road Hammers share a management label and both groups have a close relation-

ship with Country Music Television (CMT). Thanks to the partnerships of Coors, CMT and their record label, the One Horse Town event is sure to rock the region.

“CMT kind of kicked it off and partnered with the folks at Coors.

It’s something that each of us has always wanted to do – a contest to give away an impromptu concert in a small town. Coors has a reach that is able to pull that off,” McCoy explained.

“I just want to say thanks to everybody who voted, and to Coors and CMT, and especially Lacombe for having us.”

The song being co-written by The Road Hammers and Hicks is

being created especially for the event. In the past, the musicians have spent time together and McCoy said the experience should be a very positive one.

“Doing a song with Tim Hicks is going to be fun. We don’t really know much, but when you go in to record it’s just fun. You don’t know where it’s going to go, but we always enjoy hanging out with him so it’ll be a cool thing to do,” McCoy said.

The group is currently working on new material for an album they will share at the One Horse Town event. The new album is expected to be released in early spring of 2016.

“Times change and recording technology is always changing and it’s interesting. I really enjoy the process of making the records. I’d say where we evolved is our song writing. We have a lot of fun with it now, and we’ve had some success so we don’t take it too seriously. We write and enjoy making records. It’s song-driven and a lot of fun. I’m not even sure how else we’ve evolved but I’m glad we have,” McCoy laughed.

Tickets for the One Horse Town event were limited and are currently sold out, but fans can follow The Road Hammers on social media and other online avenues. kmendonsa@lacombeexpress.com

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Sarcopenia: a needless path to a wheelchair What’s the worst health problem that can happen to you? I’m sure many readers would say cancer, stroke or Alzheimer’s Disease. I agree these are all frightful diseases. But there’s another one that occurs gradually as we age. It’s called Sarcopenia (the loss of muscle mass), and this creeping frailty forces many elderly into nursing homes because their muscles are so weak they can no longer get off the toilet.

A recent report from Tufts University in Boston says, sarcopenia robs people of their independence and often leads to the risk of falls, resulting in serious injury.

Visit any nursing home and you’ll see multiple examples of sarcopenia.

Studies show that sarcopenia begins around age 45 and increases at the rate of 1% a year. That means that by age 65, sedentary people have lost half of their muscle mass. And you cannot lose muscle mass without losing muscle strength.

Women are at greater risk than men as they start out in life with one-third less muscle mass than men. Moreover, since they live longer there’s longer duration of

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JONES muscle loss.

So what can you do at an early age to prevent ending your life in a wheelchair? As the elderly age they tend to shy away from strenuous tasks that cause discomfort.

This sets the stage for sarcopenia.

First, don’t neglect sufficient protein.

Dr. Paul Jacques, director of Tufts Nutritional Program says, “It’s estimated that 20 per cent of people between the ages of 51 to 70 have inadequate protein intake.”

But the Tufts report also states that most North Americans get plenty of protein, but they obtain it the wrong way. Cheeseburgers and fried chicken provide protein, but they also provide too much saturated fat and calories. Researchers stress another important point. You should not only get adequate protein at dinner, but also at oth-

er meals. So what’s the appropriate protein math to prevent sarcopenia?

The proposed average is 40 to 70 grams a day depending on body weight (0.8 grams of protein per 2.2 lbs). So a 125 lb. woman would require 46 grams and a 175 lb. man 64 grams. In addition, the amount depends on daily activity.

What about exercise? It’s been known for decades that weight lifting and working on resistance machines increases muscle mass and strength in young people. But when this approach was tried on older people their muscles did not get larger.

The reason for these poor results was the initial fear that to push older people too hard is unwise. I say “amen” to that, because I’ve seen cases of snapped tendons due to the loading of excessive weights.

But there is a positive side if weightlifting is done with caution and not pushed to the limit. When researchers increased weights gradually for those between 60 to 72 years it doubled their strength in 12 weeks of training. Some frail 90-year-olds tossed their canes away in eight weeks of

graduated exercise.

There are other benefits to preserving muscle mass. During illness the body withdraws protein from muscles to aid in the healing process and produces antibodies to fight infection. When sarcopenia is present, there’s less ammunition to fight illness. Dr. William Evans, at the University of Arkansas, cites a study in Finland in which men in their late 60s who had lifted weights for years, had muscle mass similar to non-athletes in their 20s. Joggers however, are not protected from sarcopenia as the stress produced by this sport can’t compete with lifting weights.

The message here is that to maintain muscle mass you require an adequate dietary intake of protein along with exercise, preferably using weights. This is not news I like to hear. I’ve enjoyed sports, but not lifting weights.

But I keep a pair of weights close to my computer and use them. I also enjoy replenishing my protein with a six ounce steak and baked potato with skin.

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A quick breakfast on the run for your busy life With the start of another school season, almost everyone’s lives become a bit more hectic - the increased traffic on the road is a perfect example of this. Store bought, premade breakfast bars are not always the healthiest solution to breakfasts on the run, so I want to share this recipe

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Oatmeal breakfast bars makes 16 bars 2 1/4 cups whole wheat flour 2 1/4 cups quick oats 3/4 cup raisins 3 tbsp. ground flax seed 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. salt 3/4 cup butter, room temperature 1/2 cup Splenda Brown Sugar Blend

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1 cup unsweetened apple sauce 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 2 eggs Preheat oven to 350 degrees and prepare a 9 x 13 inch cake pan with baking spray. Tip - line the pan with parchment paper leaving the ends sticking out to make the uncut product easier to remove from the pan once cooled. Combine the whole wheat flour, quick oats, raisins, ground flax seed, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt in a mixing bowl.

Beat the butter and Splenda brown sugar blend together in a separate bowl.

Add the apple sauce, vanilla extract and eggs to the

butter and Splenda/butter mixture. Continue beating until thoroughly combined.

Combine the mixtures in the two bowls together. It will be a very thick batter.

Press the mixture evenly into the prepared pan.

Bake for 18-22 minutes until firm. Cool in the pan until room temperature it is important for it to set up firm enough to cut into bars.

Cut into 16 equal bars by removing the product from the pan first. Enjoy immediately or freeze individually.

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SPORTS Lacoka Gators end the season on high note at provincials

BY KALISHA MENDONSA Lacombe Express Lacombe hosted the 2015 Provincial Field Lacrosse Championships this past weekend, with the Lacoka Gators coming through with a number of medals and high placements.

The Novice team received gold, the PeeWee Gators got bronze and the Bantam team received gold as well. Additionally, the Midget team placed fifth overall and the U19 team received a bronze medal.

“Our field lacrosse season was great.

Our numbers were up massively this year.

Our field lacrosse program has only been going for three years but we had five teams this year – a Novice, a PeeWee, a Bantam, a Midget and a U19 team. We’ve done very, very well,” said Lacoka president and coach of the Bantam field lacrosse team, Mike Wood.

“We showed really well and played very well. We have excellent coaches and had wonderful volunteers. Hosting provincials this year was an honour.”

According to Wood, 129 games were played over the course of the three-day tournament. Teams travelled from across Alberta, including Edmonton, Calgary, Okotoks, Red Deer and more to take part in the tournament.

“Even with the terrible weather, and how cold and rainy it was, spirits were high. There was definitely a lot of hunger out there to go in and get the medals and win the games, which was really cool to see,” Wood said.

Wood said there was a large amount of growth in the amount of players this year, and he’s very happy to see the club progress.

The Lacoka Locos box lacrosse team has been operating over a decade, but the Gators field lacrosse program is still quite new.

He said he was pleased to see the growth, as it meant he and the Lacoka crew were doing something right.

“Expansion and retention are the two best ways of knowing that you’re successful as a team. It doesn’t matter how many games you win or how many games you lose, it’s about keeping the kids interested and having them return to keep playing,” he said.

The games were held either at ME Global Athletic Park, or on the soccer pitches at the École Lacombe Upper Elementary School and the École Lacombe Junior

PURSUIT – Jake Gillis and Nigel Brown of the Calgary Midget B Elev8 Lacrosse team tried to take the ball away from Lacoka Gator Zayden Velasco during the 2015 Field Lacrosse Provincial Championships, held in Lacombe from Sept 4th-6th.

High fields. Wood said he was excited the volunteers and members of the community came together to provide an excellent playing space for teams.

“ME Global is probably the best field in Alberta, so to be able to showcase that field and play a few games under those lights for the tournament was really exciting,” he said.

“With using the Wolf Creek school fields and building our own fields, we had volunteers from Lacombe and Red Deer come out to help us clean that up very well and make sure that they were cleaner than when we arrived. It’s nice to know that if we do get the opportunity to host this event again, the City will be on board to help us out.”

He said the participating lacrosse associations had expressed gratitude and were impressed by the organization of the tournament. He explained there is a rumour

that Lacombe will be asked to host again next year.

“It sounds like most of the associations are putting in a bid for us to host the provincials again, but we’ll see. Generally, people were quite happy with the way things went and how well it came together.

People are asking us to host it again, but I don’t know if we will or not. It’s a lot of work,” he said.

The team will be taking to San Francisco as part of their winter program to compete in the Encore Lacrosse annual tournament.

“We run a winter program, where we’ll be travelling to San Francisco this year.

We’ll be looking at three different age groups to do that trip – a youth age group (U13), a U15 and a U17 team. Last year we went to Las Vegas, where our U15 was tied for third,” Wood said.

“This year, we want to go to San Fran-

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cisco, which is an Encore Lacrosse tournament, so there are different scouts there and people like that.”

The scouts are present at the games to provide an opportunity for exceptional athletes to be recognized by team scouts and for scholarships.

Wood said this year, he was exceptionally proud of the Bantam team he coached, as they overcame their Red Deer rivals for gold.

“It’s just exciting for me. Last year, we lost to Red Deer kind of in overtime for the gold medal, so to see a lot of the same kids get past that and push themselves to pull a one-goal win against Red Deer was exciting. Red Deer is a great association and it’s a great rivalry so it was really exciting for the kids,” he said.

He gave a big thanks to event supporters and donors as well. kmendonsa@lacombeexpress.com

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Peter Won shares his experience at the 2015 Toronto Parapan Am Games Single

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BY KALISHA MENDONSA Lacombe Express Peter Won made his debut on the Canada Wheelchair Basketball team this year, and was pleased with his experience at the 2015 Toronto Parapan American Games.

His team placed second overall in the event, and will now be heading to Rio de Janeiro next year to compete in the Olympics.

Won was born in Seoul, South Korea but has spent time residing in Blackfalds. Currently he is looking forward to the move to Toronto to prepare for the journey to Brazil. “It was my ďŹ rst year on the national team and to play with them in front of those crowds is amazing.

We’ve done what we needed to do for our placing, so we’re going to Rio de Janeiro next year,� Won said. “Playing in front of such big crowds was different.

There were probably 4,000 people in the gym and it’s just great.�

Team Canada lost to

Team Brazil in the semiďŹ nals, but Won said that he and his teammates played a great game. He was proud of his team, and is looking forward to the next stint of his journey to becoming an Olympic champion. “The semi-ďŹ nal game against Brazil was interesting. We had to be in the top two to go to Rio next year, and all of us played amazingly in that game. We beat Brazil by quite a few points and it was pretty cool,â€?

Won recalled, saying it was an impactful game. “My ultimate goal is to win gold in the Paralympics, so being on this team is another stepping stone.

I trained with the team before I was technically on it, so I kind of made steps towards actually being a part of it,� he said. “You have to be at a certain skill level to train with the national team. I went to university in the U.S., because there are college leagues for wheelchair basketball. I played there for a little bit, and our team actually had a Canadian coach

so that kind of helped me connect with the national team.�

Prior to the PanAm Games, Won travelled with his team to Germany to train against the national team there. He said that experience was exciting and it helped the guys prepare mentally and physically for their Toronto PanAm Games experience.

Although this was his ďŹ rst year with the team, Won has trained with them prior and is looking forward to continuing to develop the team over the next year. “Most of us are going to

Toronto to train together basically every day until we leave for Rio. It’s a lot of grind work but we’re going to do what we need to. I’m going back to Toronto at the end of the month, and I’ll be living there until the Rio Paralympics,� he explained. “I’ve got to work on not eating too much pizza!� he laughed. “But seriously, I’ve got to work on my technique and the rest of my skills. We do have a sports psychologist to help us with the mental side of training and she talks to us about preparation, routines and things

like that.�

In 2014, Won received his invite to try out for the team. This year alone his skills have improved, granting him and his teammates second place overall at the Parapan American Games, second place at the Americas Challenge in Toronto and fourth place at the Lakeshore Cup in Burmingham, U.S.A. Won said he looks forward to continuing to develop his skills and to improve as an athlete. Ultimately, he wants to be a Paralymic medallist and is training to reach that level. kmendonsa@lacombeexpress.com

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GREAT CANADIAN Dollar Store franchise opportunities are available in your area. Explore your future with a dollar store leader. Call today 1-877-388-0123 ext. 229; www.dollarstores.com.

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Services

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Personal Services

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HIP OR KNEE Replacement? Arthritic conditions? Restrictions in walking/dressing?

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CELEBRATIONS HAPPEN EVERY DAY IN CLASSIFIEDS

Roofing

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FARMLAND/GRAZING LAND near Keephills, Alberta. Ritchie Bros.

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HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL LOTS in High River, Alberta. Ritchie Bros.

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Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652; rbauction.com/realestate.

LAKE FRONT HOME at Jackfish Lake, Alberta.

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, October 29 in Edmonton.

6400 +/- walkout bungalow, interior to be completed, 2.08 +/- title acres. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652; rbauction.com/realestate.

Auctions

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UNDEVELOPED COUNTRY RESIDENTIAL LOTS at Baptiste Lake, Alberta. Ritchie Bros.

Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, October 29 in Edmonton. 2.05+/- and 1.62+/- title acres, power & natural gas at property line. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652; rbauction.com/realestate.

EquipmentMisc.

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A-CHEAP, lowest prices, steel shipping containers.

Used 20’ & 40’ Seacans insulated & 40’ freezers, DMG $2450. Wanted: Professional wood carver needed. 1-866-528-7108; www.rtccontainer.com.

Farm Equipment

2010

IH White Top 914 combine, 1 owner, shedded, and 8” x 45’ Brandt PTO auger.

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Grain, Feed Hay

2190

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4090

Manufactured Homes

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Lots For Sale

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4430

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Russet Potatoes

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FREE

Co-op Gold Pizza

Raisin Bread

Reg. Price

Reg. Price

Reg. Price

$2.98

$6.48

$2.98

works out to

works out to

works out to

$ .49

1

each

Sliced Side Bacon

Rising or Thin Crust Frozen - 422-925g Limit of 2 BOGO Deals

$ .24

3

each

Co-op Gold Mushrooms

450g Limit of 2 BOGO Deals

$ .49

1

each

Summer Fresh Hummus Toppers

Pieces and Stems - 284ml

375g Package Limit of 2 BOGO Deals

Reg. Price

Reg. Price

Reg. Price

$4.98

$1.48

$4.98

works out to

works out to

works out to

$ .49

2

each

Snack Pack Desserts or Juicy Gels 4's Limit of 2 BOGO Deals

.74¢each Piller's Sliced Deli Meats

Selected Varieites - 283-300g

$ .49

2

each

Co-op Gold Fruit

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Frozen - 600g Limit of 2 BOGO Deals

Reg. Price

Reg. Price

Reg. Price

$2.28

$5.98

$5.48

works out to

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$ .14

1

each

$ .99

2

each

$ .74

2

each

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