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Blackfalds Youth Optimist builds lifelong skills ‘Kids Helping Kids’ describes the primary mission of the Octagon Club BY KALISHA MENDONSA Lacombe Express

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or Jacob Reeves, 17, president of the Octagon Optimist Club of Blackfalds, which is geared towards youth, community development has become a way of life. Reeves joined when he was in fifth grade, not overly sure of what he was getting himself into. He wanted to be a part of something and said in that time, he has developed a sense of community and learned a few worthwhile skills as part of the team. “Mostly, I joined to get myself to do something. I didn’t really have the scope of what I’d be doing at the time. I think through the Club I’ve gained a lot of insight into society as it really is,” he said. “It helped me realize that volunteering is a big, important role in many people’s lives. There are a lot of things that we take advantage of, especially big events that people look forward to, that just don’t happen without volunteers. To have a group that exists specifically to organize these events and be dedicated to volunteering in a range of aspects is a really cool thing to be a part of, and it’s very important I think.” Optimist Clubs around the nation work towards engaging youth in communities. The motto of Octagon is ‘Kids Helping Kids’, and they do this by organizing community events, volunteering with third party organizations and by developing relationships between youths of the Club. The group welcomes school-age children and meets several times throughout the month. The best way to get in contact with the Club is through their facebook page. “We don’t just support the community around us (through volunteering time or organizing fundraisers) but we really do a lot of team-building within the Club as well,” he said. “We do some things like handing out baskets at the hospital around Easter, and we do fundraisers around town through bottle drives and penny drives and everything else that ends in drive. We also host events within our group, just for members. We go to the corn maze at the beginning of the year and at the end of the year, we usually go to West Edmonton Mall and things like that.” Until this year, the Octagon Club was in charge of organizing the annual Fun Run event. The project has since been relinquished to the Abbey Centre, but was one example of how the group created community engagement. As well, the group organizes a number of community dances at the Blackfalds Community Hall that give youth in the area a chance to get together and have some fun.

PROUD TO BE A PART – Jacob Reeves, 17, is the current president of the Octagon Optimist Club of Blackfalds (the local youth Optimist Club). Kalisha Mendonsa/Lacombe Express He enjoyed some sun outside of the group’s standard meeting place, After the Grind, recently. “Our initiative is to create events and start projects in which we involve the community, specifically the youth. Our more popular events are the dances we hold at the community hall here in town,” said Reeves. “With those dances, the main things we do is organize chaperones, get volunteers to run the event and take turns calling people to try and get them on board. Usually everyone comes out and we all just have fun. They aren’t fundraisers for us, they’re just a place for people to go and have fun and we know that people in the community look forward to them.” The Octagon Club also offers their collective services as volunteers for community events. Members are taught the benefits and given the experience of volunteering, which Reeves said often carries forward after the youth outgrow the Club. Reeves said that there are a few aspects

of the Club and memories he’s held that have kept him involved for seven years. “I think the most impactful event for me was the first one I did. We went to Cheemo Club Senior Centre in Blackfalds, and we played shuffleboard and cards with them. I think that had an impact on me because I realized how simple it is to do what we do, and how much of an impact it has on people. Not only did I enjoy it, but the people we were with enjoyed it a lot as well. That kind of gave me a drive to continue,” he said. “Bottle drives actually stand out for me as well, oddly enough. After we go doorto-door, which is very tiring, we go back to wherever we’re hosting it and organize them all. It’s really neat to look at how our Club, along with the adult Optimist Club became intermingled and created a network of organizing and working as a team. Some of us are running bottles back and

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forth, some are bagging the bottles, some are cleaning – it’s like a machine.” Reeves said there are several benefits for joining the Club that he’d like to emphasize to the community. “I think through the Club you learn how to communicate better, you learn how to deal with people, work as a team unit and you gain insight on how important volunteering is. You don’t just move from the Club and stop volunteering – you find other ways to continue that in your community. “In the Octagon Club, you make valuable friendships, meaningful relationships and are involved in inspiring and important activities. Skills from interacting and being respectful and learning how to build good character all develop in the Octagon Club. Those all affect anything else you’ll do in life.” kmendonsa@lacombeexpress.com

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Provincial government wraps up spring legislative session BY SARAH MAETCHE Lacombe Express Premier Rachel Notley is proud of the accomplishments the NDP government has made during the spring legislative session. The two-week session wrapped up last Thursday and now over the summer break, the government will be preparing the new provincial budget for the fall. “I’m incredibly proud to be standing here today as the head of a new government that truly cares about making life better for Alberta families,” she began her address on Friday. “I think we all can agree that this was a session like none before. There was a noted change in tone in the House.” Since being sworn-in last month, the government has made progress and reversed many decisions put into motion by the former PC government, she said. “We began with a cabinet that was made up of an equal number of women and men who met at the Legislature,” said Notley. “The Government of Alberta apologized for the failure of our province’s elected officials to act on what was happening to Alberta children in residential schools and called for an inquiry into missing and murdered indigenous women.” Legislation was passed in Bill 1 that put a ban on corporate and union donations during an election period. “This effort was supported unanimously in the house,” she said. “An all-party committee will now work to thoughtfully and

transparently further renew democracy and accountability in Alberta.” The waiting room tax was cancelled, allowing 93% of Albertans to pay less under the NDP plan said Notley. “Alberta’s health providers, hospitals and clinics were spared from a chaotic $1.1 billion dollar budget cutback and yet another AHS reorganization,” she stated. “Twelve thousand new students entering our school system next fall will have the tools they need to get the best start possible through a budget adjustment universally welcomed by school boards across the province.” Tuition was frozen for the next two years and funding was restored to child support services under the umbrella of Human Services. A review of climate change policy was also launched by the NDP government, followed by a royalty review and minimum wage increase plan. Notley said she was very proud of the multiple steps taken to remove ‘big money’ out of provincial politics. “We are building the plane while we are flying it, because we really didn’t have much of a transition into government and that’s why I’m very proud of what we’ve been able to accomplish as we become airborne,” she said. Wildrose Opposition Leader Brian Jean stated that his party successfully amended Bill 1 and put forward many positive ideas to strengthen small businesses. “Our strong team of Wildrose MLAs proved we are more effective, responsible and constructive than ever before,” said Jean last Thursday. “We will continue to

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announced without any facts or figures to back them up.” Lacombe-Ponoka MLA Ron Orr brought forward the question of the need of a registry office in Blackfalds last Monday. “It’s unacceptable that a town of 8,000 people doesn’t have a registry office,” he said. “The Town wants and needs it, and we have entrepreneurs willing to invest, but layers of bureaucracy are standing in the way.” He suggested an immediate review of the rules regarding registry offices through Service Alberta. news@lacombeexpress.com

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Youth Unlimited prepares for busy summer Lacombe Marathon and Street Festival two of many featured events BY SARAH MAETCHE Lacombe Express School’s out and summer is here. Central Alberta Youth Unlimited is hosting numerous events throughout the summer months including a street festival and the Lacombe Half Marathon. The Youth Unlimited Street Festival is set for July 23rd, as part of the first day of Lacombe Days, at the Yu-Turn Centre and along 50th St. from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. “It truly is a street party,” said Youth Unlimited Director of Staff and Volunteer Care Char Lockhart. The street festival will feature lots of entertainment and games including Flying Bob, a tightrope walker, a mechanical bull, a road hockey tournament, bouncy castle and a movie. “There will be a barbecue, live bands, face painting and balloon animals,” said Lockhart. “It’s a very family-friendly event. It gives people the opportunity to come in and check out the centre. It’s suitable for people of any age.” The Lacombe Half Marathon is also returning this year, but with a new date and route. “We’ve moved it to Saturday (July 25th) so that we can actually be a part of the parade,” said Lockhart. “Our runners will be kicking off the Lacombe Days parade this year.” The Lacombe Half Marathon is a fundraiser for Youth Unlimited, which helps contribute funds to keep the doors of the facility open. Although it’s a half marathon (21 kms) other distances are offered including a 10

km, 5 km and 3 km race. “There’s something for pretty much any skill level,” said Lockhart. The Lacombe Half Marathon begins at 9:30 a.m. with the start and end at the green space between the bus barns and regional library along 56th Ave. The 21 km route features a large portion of the Trans Canada Trail system. A barbecue will also be held after the run concludes at the finish line. Lockhart noted that the group could use volunteers to help ensure the marathon runs smoothly. “We need volunteers who are willing to marshall, which

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ing country. “We started working with the kids in the school and really connected,” said Kreway. “We started researching to see what their needs were. Multiple needs were evident like sports equipment and other things that would help them.” Kreway and Nischuk eventually connected with a teacher and a group of students in Liviv, Ukraine, leading to the exchange of both nations’ flags and later a pen pal program, involving students from Ecole J.S. McCormick, Ecole Lacombe Upper Elementary School and Lacombe Composite High School. To start the pen pal program, Kreway visited the schools and did a presentation about his trip, encouraging the students to participate in the across the globe project. “The excitement in their eyes was just phenomenal,” he said. “Now they have a legacy to connect with the kids over there.”

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GIFT OF A LIFETIME – Dr. Leighton Nischuk and Warren Kreway stand with the framed gift from students in the Ukraine at Sarah Maetche/Lacombe Express the Gallery on Main. Calkins about the piece and the wheels were in motion for the project to reach a national level. The poster then was brought to Shelley Holben, of The Gallery on Main framing shop, to custom frame the unique piece. Kreway is passionate about the project and assisting those in the county of his heritage. “We need to help these people and what a better way to do it than through the children,” he said. “They are our future.

They are going to be our next leaders. “It has taken off in immense proportions. It has connected two worlds through the children.” Nischuk agrees. “It’s going to grow.” Next, the framed piece, along with the two signed Ukrainian flags and copies of the letters from the Liviv students will be presented to Harper at the Calgary Stampede or at another opportunity. news@lacombeexpress.com

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OPINION Minimum wage increase is a step in the right direction Now that the provincial government has wrapped up their spring sitting in the Legislature, we have seen a glimpse, however small, of how the NDP government will be running things. The list of the achievements the new NDP government has completed over the past two weeks reads like a laundry list - freezing tuition increases for two years, cancelling healthcare budget cuts, reversing education cutbacks, restoring funding to Child Support Services and apologizing on behalf of the province to indigenous people for the decades of abuse in residential schools. Most recently, on Monday, the NDP announced a provincial minimum wage increase that will rise a dollar a year, to a total of $15 per

hour by 2018. Starting on Oct. 1st, the minimum wage will increase from $10.20 to $11.20 per hour. The liquor server minimum wage, that split the provincial minimum wage into two tiers which many considered unfair, will be completely eliminated by 2016. The liquor server minimum wage will increase from $9.20 to $10.70 per hour also on Oct. 1st. These changes are a direct follow up on one of the main NDP campaign promises and hopefully it sits well with Albertans. Minister of Jobs, Skills, Training and Labour Lori Sigurdson said the NDP government has been listening closely to Albertans and have attempted to take all of the

various views and suggestions into account. Premier Rachel Notley stated the province’s minimum wage is the lowest in Canada, yet Alberta has one of the highest costs of living. She added this, “Significant step” is one of the many that will help achieve the NDP’s goal for 2015. Sue Tomney, CEO of YMCA of Calgary, said in a press conference the minimum wage issue is a, “Women’s issue.” She said increasing the minimum wage is a step forward to ensuring women are earning a wage that allows them to not only support their families, but thrive. It’s really refreshing to see a government get things done and also be willing to work with other op-

posing parties. Meanwhile, Premier Notley said she welcomes debate in the Legislature and thinks it’s a healthy part of democracy. She also said on more than one occasion the NDP will be actively working with those across the floor, the Wildrose opposition and other opposing party MLAs to effect change, especially in restoring transparency and accountability - a goal that was exactly what the Wildrose Party ran as their election platform. This attitude towards openness and working together should be embraced. Albertans may all not view increasing the minimum wage as a positive, but in the long run, it is a much-needed step in the right direction.

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STAR Catholic School Division seeks to understand, through the eyes of key stakeholders, where it stands in delivering Christcentered education. Surveys completed by students, parents and staff help to guide our school division and shine a spotlight on critical areas — whether that’s to celebrate successes, or to address areas in need of improvement. Specifically, there are three major survey instruments that we use. First, there is the Accountability Pillar Survey, which seeks to find out where our schools are hitting academic benchmarks for students and our overall performance in providing quality educational services. Second, the Tell Them From Me Survey provides data on how students are feeling about their experiences of school and their lived realities as youngsters in general. Third, our Faith Satis-

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HIBBS faction Survey delivers insight into how effectively we are providing a learning environment permeated by a life of prayer, and love of God and neighbour. This year’s Accountability Pillar Survey indicates excellent results in providing safe and caring schools that offer a first-rate quality of education and enjoy low dropout rates and very high measures of high school completion. We do have some work to do, however, on closing the achievement gap of our First Nations, Métis and Inuit students. To this end we have identified this objective in our new three-year education plan. This past year, was the

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first year we participated in the provincial Tell Them From Me Survey, which does an admirable job of capturing student voices. On the whole, our students told us that they were interested and motivated in their learning. In fact, 91% of our elementary students said this was the case compared to only 76% of students nationally indicating the same. In high school, 95% of students said that student was behaviour was positive, this compares to a national average of 87%. On the other hand, both our elementary and high school students mentioned that they experience anxiety as kids and teenagers at a rate that was higher than the Canadian average. It is because of results such as this that we place a priority on ensuring proper guidance and counselling services are in place in our schools so as to assist students through the often stressful events of grow-

ing up and their school age years. At STAR Catholic Schools, faith and one’s relationship with Christ is central in our education. This is a fundamental focus, division wide, for all STAR Catholic Schools. To monitor how well we are doing in this domain we collect information using our annual Faith Satisfaction Surveys. In the most recent survey, we were pleased to see students and staff felt the faith dimension was alive and well in our halls and classrooms. As an example, on the question of whether the staff at the school uphold the dignity of every student as a child of God, nearly 100% of staff indicated this to be the case. Students responded in a similar way to the same question. Another example that sheds light on a relationship with God in the classroom is the question of whether staff at the

school take the opportunity to infuse faith into what they teach. Ninety per cent of staff said this is the case, while 92% of students felt they learn about faith throughout the school day, not just in religion class. The survey feedback our division receives on all fronts is of importance and helps us better serve the students and families of St. Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Schools. Our survey data has both reaffirmed areas in which we are thriving, as well as pointed out areas in which our schools can become even better than they already are. The information that our array of surveys has yielded has enabled us to pursue goal setting that is data-rich and data based, which makes for better decision-making and, in the end, better schools. Thalia Hibbs is a Lacombe Trustee on the STAR Catholic Schools Division Board.

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“No, it should not change. It’s for safety and it’s not that loud.” Angela Glasel, Lacombe

“Leave it alone. It’s been there for a long time. It’s the people’s fault, not the trains’ fault.” Al Cota, Lacombe

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Thursday, July 2, 2015

City council reduces recreation rates BY SARAH MAETCHE Lacombe Express The cost of hosting a ball tournament or using a meeting room in the Lacombe Memorial Centre (LMC) just got a little cheaper. Lacombe City council approved the reduction of rates at specific recreation facilities for 2015 and 2016 at their meeting

on June 29th. Community Services Director Brenda Vaughan said usually all recreation users fees are reviewed once a year in June by the Lacombe and District Recreation, Parks and Culture Board. The fees are then brought to council for approval during budget deliberations. “There were two initia-

tives that came up during that discussion that the Rec Board would like for council to consider for immediate implementation and not wait until the beginning of 2016,” she said. The first rate decrease suggested, in order to increase the use of the LMC during slower times, was the reduced rates of the meeting rooms.

Vaughan said during the last fee review for the LMC, fees were increased dramatically, causing the loss of some community groups. “We are looking for a way to compromise where we are charging fair and equitable fees but are also giving some consideration to local groups.” The second decrease brought forward was to

provide an incentive to book Centennial Hall during the off-season. “The idea here is for some days and off-season from November to April we would do a wedding promotion, where if you were to book Centennial Hall, you would receive complimentary use of the kitchen.” The third decrease, which brought much posi-

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tive feedback from council was to offer the ball diamonds within the City for a dollar a day during the months of August and September. “Our usage seems considerably lower than neighbouring communities so it is certainly worthwhile to pursue this idea,” said Vaughan. On average, the rate for renting the diamonds for a weekend tournament varies from $600 to $1,840. With the new rate, the diamonds can be rented out for a total cost of $8. “That’s a significant reduction,” noted Councillor Reuben Konnik. Councillor Grant Harder, who sits on the Recreation Board, said maintaining the diamonds still has to occur whether or not they are in use. “Why not fill it up so we maximize the use?” he stated. “That’s where the idea came from.” Mayor Steve Christie acknowledged the facilities are very much a part of the community. “I would rather see the grass trampled then have to cut the grass because it’s way too long and not being used,” he said. “Along with the ball diamonds, the LMC is a community building and it should be used in full everyday.” Councillor Peter Bouwsema questioned whether offering the diamonds for such a discounted rate was going too far to encourage use. “No matter what we come up with, we are still kind of giving it away,” he said. “It just seems wrong to make it that cheap.” Councillor Wayne Armishaw noted the lower rates would help promote Lacombe on the tournament circuit this year. “They come on the dollar a day and see the wonderful facilities we have and the great community, it might just be a benefit regardless of price,” he said. Harder added years ago the diamonds in Lacombe were full, often hosting tournaments. “We lost whatever that advantage was,” he said. “We need to reclaim it.” The new rates for the LMC rooms are limited to Monday through Thursday evenings and only apply to the meeting rooms, varying from $20 per hour to $30 per hour for a group. The dollar a day per diamond fee for the months of August and September is in effect in 2015 and 2016. news@lacombeexpress.com

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Thursday, July 2, 2015

Wildrose is back at work in the Legislature The Wildrose Official Opposition caucus was sworn into the Legislature on June 1st. This was a proud moment for myself, colleagues and our families, but it was also a proud moment for supporters across the province, who worked to make this possible. We know our job is to hold the new government to account and to fight for what matters most to Alberta families and that’s what we’re going to do. Albertans trusted Wildrose to ensure the NDP doesn’t have a blank cheque and this is a trust we take seri-

Ron

ORR ously. We’ve managed to guide the NDP into enhancing Alberta’s democracy. Our caucus supports the bill to ban corporate and union donations from Alberta provincial politics. This is a core Wildrose idea and we’re glad to see the NDP adopt it.

POLICE BRIEFS FATAL COLLISION CLOSES QEII HWY. On June 27th at 4:45 p.m. the Ponoka Integrated Traffic Unit responded to a two-vehicle collision south of Hwy. 53. Three people were confirmed deceased on scene and one occupant was transported to the Ponoka Hospital with undetermined injuries. The RCMP collision analyst attended the scene and determined that a southbound truck crossed the median into the path of a northbound vehicle. A female from the southbound truck was also deceased at the scene. A male from the southbound truck was admitted to hospital and was listed in stable condition. Ponoka and Blackfalds RCMP detachment members were also on scene to assist with traffic flow. Both the northbound lanes and one southbound lane along

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While we’ve made progress on the democracy file, we have concerns regarding early NDP spending. The NDP just passed a ‘mini-budget’ worth $18 billion. We asked about how much revenue the province hopes to take in and how much debt it plans to borrow, but we never got an answer. The money was passed after the NDP restricted debate to only three hours. We are hoping the NDP will be more open and transparent about the state of Alberta’s finances. We’re trying to help the government make the right

decisions for our energy industry, which is struggling under the weight of low oil prices, but we have many concerns on this file too. The government has shown a disinterest in advocating for pipelines going outside of Alberta. They just hired one of North America’s leading anti-pipeline activists to run the Energy Ministry and they’re pressing ahead with a royalty review that is already causing investment to leave the province in a bad re-run of 2007. We asked the NDP some tough questions on these

issues in the legislature. We don’t support their plan to bring in a royalty review for industry, especially when the province is teetering on the brink of recession. We support safe pipeline infrastructure to get Alberta’s energy products to market and we will fight for pipelines in every direction because they are undoubtedly the safest means of transporting oil. On a local note, it has been my privilege to attend many community functions and I have been

able to connect with many old friends as well as new faces. Graduations, events and parades have been happening throughout the constituency and as the summer begins, I look forward to meeting more of you. If you have issues you wish to discuss, please feel free to contact the constituency office at 403-782-7725, via email at Lacombe.ponoka@ assembly.ab.ca, or by mail at 101, 4892 46 St., Lacombe, T4L 2B4. Ron Orr is the MLA for the Lacombe-Ponoka constituency.

by Sarah Maetche the busy provincial highway were closed near the Hwy. 2A overpass for many hours.

LPS SEEK INFORMATION ON COLLISION At 7:30 a.m. on June 22nd, the Lacombe Police Service (LPS) responded to a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of 50th Ave. and 58th St. in Lacombe. The collision involved a Jeep Cherokee, which at the time was traveling northbound on 58th St. and a Ford Focus which had been traveling eastbound on 50th Ave. The LPS is requesting that if anyone may have witnessed this collision to contact the LPS at 403-782-3279.

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 – 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 – 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. (b) contain the names and addresses of all persons making the presentation, and (c) state the name and address of all persons authorized to represent a group of persons or the public at large.

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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. Vacation Bible School: All children ages four to 12 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 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 or call us at 405-885-2343. 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

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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.

July 6 at 6:30 pm, Dinner at 7 pm - Guests welcome! For more information on Lions, please contact Sharon at 403-782-5179.

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

Bentley School Staff Reunion: Aug. 6th to coincide with the Town of Bentley’s 100th Anniversary this summer. Any former Bentley School staff members are asked to contact Arnie MacAskill at 403-782-7183 or amacaskill@ telus.net so the committee can establish names and contact information for the reunion. More information to follow. Bentley School Reunion: In conjunction with Bentley Centennial, Aug. 7th. Forshee Hall

Quilting and crafts held at Blackfalds United Church on Mondays at 9:30 a.m. Help make quilts or bring your own quilt/ craft to work on. Check out our website at blackfaldsunitedchurch.com or call 403-8854780 for more information. The Lacombe Legion has bingo on Mondays at 7 p.m. in the upstairs hall. Coffee time runs Wednesdays from 9:30-11 a.m. ($2 for coffee, tea and cookies). On Fridays, there are four meat draws and tickets are $2/ set of three tickets. Draw starts at 6:30 p.m. On Saturdays, there are four meat draws which start at 4:30 p.m. Chase the

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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. 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.

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. Taoist Tai Chi a relaxing, low impact exercise; continuing classes year round, for those who have completed beginners or have learned Taoist Tai Chi before. Participate in classes of your choice. Available in Red Deer, Lacombe, Rocky Mountain House, and Innisfail. Contact 403-3466772 for more information. Affirm – providing safe and confidential support to people of all sexual orientation and identity, their families and friends. We meet in Lacombe. For more information, call Marg at 403-7821887 or Ross at 403-782-3671. Imperial Daughters of the Empire is a non-profit women’s volunteer program that raises money in support of numerous initiatives supporting 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. 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 information, please contact Bonnie Lavallee directly 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 at 403-396-1002 for more information.

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Thursday, July 2, 2015

TENDER ITEMS FOR SALE 1992 Kenworth Fertilizer Tender Unit

4 Tonne Spreader

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Tyler Tender Box

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18’ Truck Deck

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2004 Ford 350 Flat Deck

Needs transmission work

Located at Crossfield Agro Contact Shannon at 403-946-4747 for more information

Bulk Lime Spreader

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Contact Ben at 403-227-3466 for more information

Portable Cattle Squeeze

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City Page lacombe.ca

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, July 13, 2015, at 5 p.m. Monday, August 24, 2015, at 5 p.m. Tuesday, September 8, 2015, at 5 p.m. (Committee Meeting)

FREE Family Fitness Four Week, Family Based Program

Tips for Healthy Swimming We all know that swimming and other water-related activities are excellent ways to have fun and get the physical activity needed for a healthy life. Public swimming pools like the Kinsmen Aquatic Centre oďŹ&#x20AC;er the community an aďŹ&#x20AC;ordable means of exercise, social interaction, and relaxation. While Kinsmen pool staďŹ&#x20AC; make every eďŹ&#x20AC;ort to make you visit safe and enjoyable, it is important that we all practice proper pool hygiene in order to prevent recreational water illnesses. We need your help to keep pee, poop, sweat, and dirt out of the water. Without your help, even properly treated pool water can spread germs. Pool chemicals do not work right away, and urine and fecal matter can use up their germ-killing power. Protect yourself, your family, and your friends by following these easy steps to help keep germs out of the water and stay healthy: â&#x20AC;˘Shower using soap before you get in the water. A â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;cleansingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; shower means lathering with soap from head-to-toe and rinsing thoroughly. This should take two to three minutes and always includes washing your hair, too. â&#x20AC;˘Wash your hands using soap after using the washroom or changing diapers.

â&#x20AC;˘Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t pee or poop in the water. â&#x20AC;˘Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t swallow the water. â&#x20AC;˘Stay out of the water if you have diarrhea Also, parents are advised to take kids on bathroom breaks every hour. Check diapers, and change them in a bathroom or diaperchanging areaâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;not poolsideâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;to keep germs away from the pool.

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Free Family Fitness This 4-week program is designed to introduce you to a variety of fun family fitness options.

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Celebrate Lacombe Days Lunch Box Theatre â&#x20AC;&#x153;Three Billy Goats Gruffâ&#x20AC;? By Against The Wall Theatre Date:

Friday, July 24

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Show Times: 11:00 - 11:45 am

Bring your family to this annual summer event that offers families a chance to enjoy creating some art. There is bound to be someͲ thing for everyone.

2 to 5 yrs (parents/guardians required to attend)

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Loonie or Toonie for the FCSS PASS Program

Saturday July 25 11:30am-4:00pm Held in South Centennial Hall the Lacombe Memorial Centre

NEW - Lacombe & District FCSS is hosting this new event in place of the Annual Kiddies Carnival Info 403 782-6637

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Help stop doggy poo-llution! The majority of dog owners are responsible and pick up after their dog has done its business, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the careless few who fail to pick up after their pet that give dogs and their owners a bad reputation. Below are some very good reasons to scoop the poop: â&#x20AC;˘Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the law. It is illegal to leave your dogâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s poop lying around in a public area. If a dog is in your care for any length of time, it is your responsibility to clean up its mess. The ďŹ ne for violations in the city of Lacombe begins at $100 (Dog Control Bylaw 265: section 4.5). â&#x20AC;˘Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s common courtesy. Cleaning up after your dog shows respect for our neighbours and our community. Only irresponsible dog owners leave their dogâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s poop for others to look at, step in, or clean up. Dog Poop is unhealthy. Abandoned dog poop can host diseases and/or parasites

that can infect other dogs that come into contact with it, or be transmitted to people who accidentally step in it and track it home. Children are particularly at risk. â&#x20AC;˘Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not fertilizer. In fact, poop impedes landscaping eďŹ&#x20AC;orts. Leaving dog poop encourages other dogs to mark that spot (by urinating over the previous dogâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s scent): poop left on the grass contributes to the problem of â&#x20AC;&#x153;nitrogen burn.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;˘Dog Poop is unsightly. Everybody knows that. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disgusting. Pick it up. Dog Poop tops the list of complaints against dogs. More than dog aggression, nuisance barking or unsupervised dogs, most complaints against dogs are about people not cleaning up after their dogs. Always carry a bag when you walk your dog, so that you can pick up after your dog. Try tying two or three bags to the leash,

COMPOST: THE n e w BLACK GOLD

The City of Lacombe would like to provide the residents of Lacombe with an exciting opportunity to create their own â&#x20AC;&#x153;Black Goldâ&#x20AC;?! Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re encouraging all residents to do their part to create a greener, sustainable future for Lacombe and area by starting a Home Composting Program. By composting in your backyard, you can turn your organic household waste into a valuable soil supplement that offers many long-term benefits for your lawn and garden.

Why is Compost Called â&#x20AC;&#x153;Black Goldâ&#x20AC;? Compost is sometimes referred to as â&#x20AC;&#x153;black goldâ&#x20AC;? because it recycles organic materials otherwise regarded as waste into an extremely valuable soil supplement for your plants and garden. It is the perfect nutrient-rich food for your plants.

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Over a quarter of all household garbage is made up of compostable food scraps. Composting takes these unused resources â&#x20AC;&#x201C; vegetable peelings, grass and leaves, tea bags, eggshells and coffee grinds â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and turns them into something of great value; essential fuel for the soil.

Kinsmen Aquatic Centre

Make a Splash in the City of Lacombe! If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re interested in becoming a lifeguard or swimming instructor, the Kinsmen Aquatic Centre has all the courses to certify you before summerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s end! Classes and times vary so check out the schedule at www. lacombe.ca/pool or call 403-782-1278. The Caregiver and Baby Fitness classes are back at the Kinsmen Aquatic Centre! Join them every Tuesday and Thursday in July and August from 11:30 till noon. Register by calling the Kinsmen Aquatic Centre at 403-782-1278 or drop in anytime. so youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll always be prepared. You can then dispose of the bagged dog poop in any public garbage can, or dispose of it in your regular garbage at home. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s up to each of us to do our part in keeping Lacombe clean and beautiful. Make sure you carry bags with you. In fact, carry extras and oďŹ&#x20AC;er them to dog owners who arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t prepared, or may not be aware about the importance of picking up after their dogs.

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Horoscope ARIES

TAURUS

Mar 21/Apr 20

Apr 21/May 21

Aries, changes on the horizon have you excited. Something may come up that appears to compromise your plans, but keep an open mind and everything will work out.

GEMINI May 22/Jun 21

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, give into your feelings and throw caution to the wind this week. You might shock someone by doing something risky. Explore this boldness if it suits you.

CANCER Jun 22/Jul 22

You are a born leader, Gemini.

You may experience a

You are normally comfortable

breakthrough this week,

designating tasks and

Cancer. You have been toiling

overseeing their completion,

over something for some time

but you may have to get your

now, and you finally have the

hands dirty this week.

information you need.

LEO

VIRGO

Jul 23/Aug 23

Aug 24/Sept 22

Leo, you have a lot of

Virgo, you normally like to

enthusiasm and are ready to

take things step-by-step, but

share it with others. Devote

excitement this week may

your time to a worthy project

find you taking a less careful

or host a social event to bring

approach. Ask a friend to keep

friends together.

you in check.

LIBRA Sept 23/Oct 23

awaiting you. Weigh all of your

opportunities are available to

options before making a final

you. Decide if you want to stay

decision. Giving yourself more

where you are or if change will

time is the more

serve you better over

prudent move.

the long haul.

CAPRICORN You may be feeling bored

you, Sagittarius. Many things

and pressured to make some

are going your way, and you

changes, Capricorn. Before

needn’t worry about plans

you make any changes, be

falling apart. Friends will help

sure you are making them for

out as needed.

the right reasons.

AQUARIUS

PISCES

Jan 21/Feb 18

Feb 19/Mar 20

Aquarius, this week you may be challenged by circumstances that prevent you from straying too far from home. You might desire a vacation, but it’s on hold for now.

CLUES DOWN (cont.)

Dec 22/Jan 20

This can be a good week for

A new project at work excites you, Pisces. This may open up more opportunities in the weeks ahead, so give your best effort.

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.

23. Sleep 24. Richly patterned weave 25. Hoagies 26. Moonfish 27. University of Santo Tomas 28. Duo indicates 29. Regarding this point 32. Stand for coffin 33. Not yielding 36. Point midway between S and SW 37. Data executive 40. Changed gears 41. ___ Sauer: Weapons co. 42. Brews 44. __ May, actress 45. Shiny cotton textile 46. Cavalry-sword 47. Bullfighting maneuver 48. Shopping containers 51. “Puppy Bowl” network listing 52. Hillside 53. Metrical foot 54. Dog in Peter Pan 55. Romaine lettuce 58. Irish Sea Isle

SCORPIO Scorpio, many career

Nov 23/Dec 21

ANSWER

Oct 24/Nov 22

Libra, an important decision is

SAGITTARIUS

HOW TO PLAY:

CLUES ACROSS 1. Swedish rock group 5. Founder of Babism 8. 2 stripe Army rank (abbr.) 11. Of Salian Franks 13. Indicates near 14. Swiss river 15. Golden pothos 16. Runs PCs 17. E. Tunisian seaport 18. Cyprinid fishes 20. Genus Ulmus 21. Stitched garment border 22. Takes in as a part 25. Pierre is the capital

30. Brush upward 31. Moby’s author’s initials 32. Belgian franc 34. Mongolian capital Ulan ___ 35. Computer code for letters & numbers 38. Initials of Watson’s detective 39. Spanish be 41. Jauntier 43. Cormoran Strike’s 2nd novel 46. Wasted material 48. Bleat sound

49. Excess body weight 50. Oral polio vaccine 55. Rigs 56. Drawstring 57. Baltic flat-bottomed boat (alt. sp.) 59. Double curve 60. Point midway between NE and E 61. Mackerel shark genus 62. Used to be United __ 63. Animal nest 64. Abba __, Israeli politician

CLUES DOWN 1. Signing 2. Spoken in the Dali region of Yunnan 3. Worthless drivel 4. Aboriginal race of Japan 5. Adorn 6. Greek god of light 7. Atomic #83 8. Eating houses 9. Baby buggy 10. Supervillain Luthor 12. Hansom 14. Tennis champion Arthur 19. Flank

ANSWER

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ARTS & LEISURE

Exploring the unique sound that is ‘Jo-Jo O’ & The WOODS’ BY KALISHA MENDONSA Lacombe Express Lacombe-grown Jo-Jo O’Donoghue and Rylan Woods have created an amazing blend of punk, blues and folk music with ‘Jo-Jo O & The WOODS’. The pair has been making music together for over a decade and is currently exploring Ireland to seek inspiration as they prepare for their next full-length album. O’Donoghue and Woods caught up with the Express via Skype to talk about the evolution of their sound, their recent digital release of their EP Old Friends & Lost Souls and their experiences as musicians. The pair talked about their ambiguous sound and why they find it hard to describe specifically. “We didn’t set out to write a certain sound – we just kind of started writing songs and picked our favourite ones and recorded them. I think it’s blues-rooted for sure, and I would say that I’m a blues singer,” O’Donoghue said. “I wouldn’t say that we shoot for any specific sound. If I wake up tomorrow and want to write a folk song, and a blues song the next day and then a rap – I probably won’t ever write a rap – but I’d like to have the freedom to do that. “You are always changing, so you can’t just subscribe to making one kind of music because as it changes, that music becomes you,” she said. Prior to Jo-Jo O’ & The WOODS, Woods played in a punk band for several years that O’Donoghue eventually joined. “I would say that we both have a thing for ‘roots’ music – blues, and folk and those kinds of things. It’s that, and then it’s our childhood upbringing which was more playing punk rock, so it’s a cool little branch where these things come together,” Woods said. He added that with Jo-Jo O’ & The WOODS, the writing and creation experience was very different than previously and it allowed him to embrace new styles and kinds of writing. “I think the way that I go about songwriting is definitely different because when you’re playing with rock bands there’s a big group and you’re focused more on the music first. We’d almost put a whole song together, then give it to Jo and tell her to do something with it,” Woods said. O’Donoghue chimed in saying, “They’d write these big rock songs that were all

COLLABORATION – Together, Jo-Jo O’Donoghue and Rylan Woods are ‘Jo-Jo O’ & The WOODS’, a vibrant, unique, blues-based band out of Lacombe. The pair is currently touring in Ireland after the release of their EP Old Friends & Lost Souls. just the boys being rock stars, and then I’d just have to throw something over it. Now, it’s not all just ‘cool’ guitar parts or ‘cool’ drum breaks and then trying to squeeze a song and a melody or story into that. Now, we write the song, write the melody and then write the story and then take that and make it into a song.” Woods laughed and continued, “Now I’m a lot more focused on the song as a whole. With this EP, we wrote everything just us two, and rehearsed everything just by ourselves so a lot of it was done acoustically. When we went to the studio with a full band and brought in other instruments– it was almost like we started building something that we didn’t know we would.” The Old Friends & Lost Souls EP was produced in Alberta with help from friends Nich Davies on percussion and keyboards, Kurtis Cockerill on bass and Natalie Humble on trumpet.

Woods said this was a challenge but also a fun aspect of recording Old Friends & Lost Souls. “Sometimes, bringing in other instruments also makes you feel like some things shouldn’t be there, because the song becomes too over the top, or too long or whatever. A lot of things can switch. We didn’t switch too much, but there are layers of guitar parts over top of each other so you have to make room for them and making it all work with the other components of the song.” Jo-Jo O’ & The WOODS has a small repertoire of songs, but have dedicated much time and effort into ensuring that they produce a quality product. “Recording is a cruel mistress. I am anally retentive – I am a perfectionist. I’ll do it all day, and then the next day and then the next day and it will keep me awake at night. That’s what my challenge is – it’s

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never good enough. There just comes a time when you have to just have to say it’s done,” said O’Donoghue. “The process changed from just focusing on what we were writing to also working on ourselves as songwriters.” Currently, the two are in Dublin planning out a small tour through the country. “During out time here in Ireland, we are gigging our way across the country and hopefully the British Isles as well. We are also in the early stages of writing our next full-length venture. “We hope to finish writing that here in Ireland and return back home sometime this year to record in our own studio. For me, Ireland is a very spiritual place, a dear friend of ours said it best – Ireland is a hospital for the soul,” said O’Donoghue. Old Friends & Lost Souls is streaming on Soundcloud and available on iTunes. kmendonsa@lacombeexpress.com

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Do you really want to be a millionaire? What would I do if I wanted to be rich? I’d start a class action suit against food companies for their role in creating ‘the perfect storm’, the three major epidemics in this country. After all, a judge has created the ‘perfect guidelines’ for a win/win situation. He ruled that smokers can be rewarded for ill health or death. Of course, it’s not their fault they ignored health warnings for 50 years about smoking! But since obesity causes more deaths than smoking, why shouldn’t food companies also reward us for our ill health? Faced with a class action suit, food companies wouldn’t have a leg to stand on in court. Consider the junk they’ve been selling unsuspecting customers for years. So now you’re suffering from obesity, Type 2 diabetes and recovering from a heart attack. In fact, your cardiologist claims that without bypass surgery you’ll be dead in a couple of years. Someone has to be held responsible. But don’t point your finger

Dr. Gifford

JONES at me! In court you can tell the judge these problems are just the tip of the iceberg. Diabetes has resulted in the need for cataract surgery. Moreover, your ophthalmologist is worried that due to diabetic complications you may eventually lose your sight. To add more insult to injury, diabetes has caused such hardening of arteries (atherosclerosis) that renal failure is a distinct possibility. You can plead with the judge the suffering may entail renal dialysis or a kidney transplant. You may say to yourself, “How did all this happen?” But you know damn well how. Your doctor repeatedly told you long before you hit the scale at 200 pounds that this excess weight

would most likely cause Type 2 since other family members also suffer from this disease. But in spite of his warning about the need to exercise and diet, you ignored his advice. However, the fact that you were warned about health problems isn’t the point. Life has become a living hell because food companies continue to add excessive amounts of calories to packaged foods. Or they have made prepared food so appealing that will power can’t resist it. For instance why are supermarkets foolishly selling 14 ounce steaks when smaller ones would satisfy. Do they expect all of their customers to have degrees in nutrition? And why do they tempt you to purchase desserts loaded with hundreds of calories. It is dishonest, deceptive marketing, the ultimate culprit that has ruined your health. Someone has to pay for it. In fact, if getting rich is the motive, why stop at food corporations? After all, because of excessive drinking

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your wife and children left you. Think of the alimony you’re paying every month! But this problem was not self-inflicted. One could go on and on blaming various aspects of society for our own self-inflicted problems. So this $15 billion verdict against several tobacco companies is the wrong health message. In 2015 North Americans would have to be living on Mars and have half a brain not to know that tobacco

kills. I’m no friend of these companies, but they should not have to reward people for lack of discipline. If anyone should be sued, it should be the government which for years allowed tobacco to be sold legally while it reaps the reward. If tobacco were introduced to the world today, it would be immediately banned as a hazardous substance. It contains 4,000 chemicals of which 40 are known to cause cancer in humans!

This is another example of an illogical ruling by a court. But it is sad that society has reached a stage where individual responsibility is forsaken. Those who abuse their bodies with tobacco, drugs and alcohol cost us billions of dollars a year. This is bad enough, but to reward them for their folly is utter madness. See the web site www.docgiff.com.

Pepper: the most popular spice Many people would assume that the most used spice is salt. However, salt is actually a mineral, not a spice. This leaves its sidekick pepper in the lead for the number one position.

CHEF

DEZ

on Cooking

Peppercorns as we know them, are the dried result of the piper nigrum berry and have been harvested for thousands of years. In ancient times the value of this pungent spice was even elevated to the degree of being used as trading barter much like currency. The four most popular types of peppercorns that dominate our current food markets are black, white, green and pink. Black peppercorns are obviously the most prevalent and also the least expensive. They are produced by harvesting the berries before they are fully ripe and drying them. The drying process is what gives them their black, hard, wrinkled appearance and texture. These are not only the most popular but also the most pungent of the varieties. The best flavour and aroma is obtained by freshly grinding them directly on or in the dish you are preparing. Pre-ground spices always lose their freshness and ability to season as time passes. Logically, fresher is always better. White peppercorns are derived from the same type of berries that the black

peppercorns come from, however they are allowed to mature before harvesting. They are then either soaked or washed in water to remove the outer shell, which produces a white peppercorn with a milder taste. They are frequently utilized to season white sauces to ensure that the appearance of the sauce is not marred with black specs. Green peppercorns are one of my ultimate favourites in sauces. These peppercorns are harvested when they are still very immature, and either dried or preserved in brine. They offer a more natural temperate flavour and when brined are very soft and can be eaten whole. These are great for transforming ordinary gravy into a gourmet peppercorn sauce with the help of a jigger of brandy or wine. The dried green peppercorns can be rehydrated to make them pliable to accomplish this same task. They can also be mashed into a paste for different applications. Pink peppercorns are not actually peppercorns in the same definition as referred to in the above-mentioned examples. They are berries that look similar to the piper nigrum berry but are sweeter, milder and more aromatic. They can ripen to even a dark red in colour before harvesting. These are great in delicately flavoured recipes and offer great presentation as well. In light of all the choices you have, it should be apparent that pepper is nothing to sneeze at. Chef Dez is a food columnist, culinary instructor and cookbook author. Visit him at www.chefdez.com.

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2015 Rams Athletic Awards Story and photos by Sarah Maetche/Lacombe Express

SENIOR AWARD WINNERS - The 2015 RAM male and female senior award winners.

ATHLETIC STANDARD – From left left, the 2015 RAM PREMIER ATHLETICISM – Female Athlete of the Year winner Chantel Park and Male Athlete of the Year winner Skylar Schellenberg.

Award winners Jordan Snopek, Courtney Petrie, Hailey Hutchison and Cody Knight.

Students, teachers, parents and guests gathered in the auxiliary g gym at the Lacombe Composite High School (LCHS) for the annual a athletics awards ceremony on June 24th. A plethora of awards were given away during the afternoon, c celebrating the athletics achievements of the Rams during the 22014/15 school year. Team awards were given away to athletes for most improved and M MVP in sports from volleyball to track and field. Mrs. Yaremchuk and Mr. Adamson presented the Seniors A Awards (formerly known as the Block Letter awards) to 55 athletes w who have played a sport for at least two seasons, including their G Grade 12 year. Chris Andrews presented Coach Jason Petrie with a special reco ognition for all he does as a coach towards athletics and beyond. The major hardware, the coveted Athlete of the Year and RAM A Award were presented to six athletes at the end of the ceremony. Female Athlete of the Year finalists included Jerelle Bristol for h her achievements in track and field, including an ASAA silver m medal in the 100m and Chantel Park for her achievements in volle leyball and track and field. Park took home the award that was pressented by Coach Petrie. Male Athlete of the Year included three finalists - Chris Andrews for his achievements in track and field, including an ASAA gold medal in shot put, Skylar Schellenberg for his achievements in football and Zach Frank for his achievements in volleyball. Schellenberg received the award, presented by Coach Paula Chapman. The prestigious RAM Award was presented to four athletes who have participated and excelled in a number of school-based sports throughout their high school careers, while keeping high academic standards and exemplifying leadership. The Female RAM Award went to Courtney Petrie and Hailey Hutchison. The Male RAM Award went to Cody Knight and Jordan Snopek. news@lacombeexpress.com

RAM POWER – From left, the 2015 RAM Award and Athlete of the Year winners Chantel Park, Cody Knight, TEAM WORK – From left, the 2015 rugby team award winners Hannah Wagner, Coach Coach Petrie, Courtney Petrie, Hailey Hutchison, Coach Chapman, Jordan Snopek and Skylar Schellenberg. Phillips and Ava Funkhouser.

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Renegades defeat Lacoka and keep momentum going BY KALISHA MENDONSA Lacombe Express A shot at redemption was not in the cards for the Lacoka Locos this past weekend when they returned to the Kinex Arena to face the Red Deer Renegades, who took the win 15-2. The Locos seemed to have a chance in the first period, only a goal behind the Renegades but things quickly started to turn in favour of Red Deer. The Renegades took seven more goals in the second period with impressive passing and willingness to shoot when an opportunity was presented. Red Deer Renegades Assistant Coach Adam Mooney said that it was a good game and that he’s glad the team could take some momentum into an important game later in the weekend. “Well tonight was kind of a rebound – we had a road trip last weekend that didn’t go well. We have our most important game on Sunday – a division playoff spot game – so this was a good game to play hard and not quit, even on a 15-2 game,” he said. Dave Couchman, also an assistant coach with the Renegades, added, “You just want to go in and make sure you do the little things right. You have to make sure you don’t get lazy, don’t get sloppy and that you’re back-checking and picking up your man. You’ve got to make sure that you’re moving.” The Locos seemed to loose momentum just before halfway through the second period. Slowly, the game grew aggressive as the Renegades began to rack up the scoreboard and the Locos racked up the penalty clock. The Renegades continually recovered the ball and charged forward through the defence of the Locos. Agility, speed and a high shot count attributed to the several goals scored this period. As the clock started in the third period, the Renegades were

SHOWDOWN – Lacombe Loco Carson Barnes fought hard to try and keep the ball away from Red Deer Renegade Emmett Kenny last weekend during a game held at Kinex Arena in Red Deer. The Renegades won the game with a score of 15-2. ahead 7-2 and the Locos were visibly becoming more disgruntled. Several Locos players received penalties for roughing, slashing, bench minors, and a crosscheck. However, aggressive games with plenty of contact are not new for the two teams. “There are definitely kids that know kids. A lot of them have grown up playing against each other. It’s a five-year league, so

they play the same kids time after time and they usually develop a hate for at least one or two guys on the opposing team,” said Mooney. He went on to say that although the win felt good, the team was already moving into a new focus – a game against the Blackfalds Wranglers later that weekend. “We play the Wranglers on Sunday and we’re two very even-

ly matched teams. The kids know that if they don’t bring it, it’s not going to go their way. We’ve had intense practices all week and everybody’s aware they need to bring their ‘A’ game. This is an important game of the season –it’s not going to go their way if they don’t try their best,” said Mooney. Couchman said that the team’s preparation began and carried

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through last week with several intense practices. The Wranglers lead the Junior B tier II south conference division in points at 12, with the Renegades only a step behind in 11. The Locos have two points. The Red Deer Renegades took down the Locos and repeated their practice against the Wranglers on Sunday, with a final score of 12-7. kmendonsa@lacombeexpress.com

The Summer of 2015 is here! If you are organizing a special occasion or event that you think is of interest to our readers, we welcome your submissions. You can send us photos and/or written information. Simply give us the ‘HEADS UP’ well in advance by emailing us at: news@lacombeexpress.com and we’ll do our best to include your event in our local coverage.

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LCHS Boys soccer team dominate on the pitch BY SARAH MAETCHE Lacombe Express This season was something to brag about for the Lacombe Composite High School (LCHS) Rams Boys Soccer Team. Not only did they have a successful regular season, they achieved something no soccer team in Lacombe or LCHS history has achieved since 1999 they clinched the league championship, beating out a tough Red Deer team in the final. Head Coach Gregg Lockhart said the team wrapped up their winning season on June 13th. “Overall, we had seven games in the regular season and we had a 5-2 record,” he said. “Our losses came from Olds, in the second game of the season and to Notre Dame in the sixth game of the season.” The Rams played neighbouring Lacombe team Central Alberta Christian High School (CACHS) in their very last regular league game. “We needed a win to get into the top four to get into the ‘A’ side championship, so anything else and we would have finished fifth,” said Lockhart. The Rams beat CACHS 5-0 in that final game, so-

lidifying their spot in the championships. Lockhart said CACHS also had a successful season, sitting in third in the league after playoffs. The two Lacombe teams did so well this season, Lockhart and the CACHS coach both thought maybe the two teams would meet at the league championship, but that ultimate Lacombe showdown wasn’t in the cards. All of the high school league playoff games and the championship game were played on the Red Deer College outdoor fields, in the Red Deer teams’ home turf. In the semi-final game, LCHS met up with Olds, which seemed to be an even match in the beginning. “We tied Olds 2-2 and went into sudden death, extra time, and then we scored pretty quick into the half,” said Lockhart. Rams player David Luymes scored both the tying goal and then the winning goal. The win sent the Rams into the gold medal game against Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School (LTCHS). The Rams and the Raiders previously met in the very first regular season league game,

leading to a Rams win and the Raiders only loss in the league. “We had practiced a lot and were ready to go through the month of March and April,” said Lockhart. “LTCHS just couldn’t get their team together so when we played them, they lost to us and then never lost to another team.” In the gold medal game, LTCHS scored early in the game, sending a message to the Rams to step it up. “They just dumped the ball to this really, really, fast boy,” said Lockhart. “He flew down and scored that first shot on net.” Lockhart then approached the bench and asked who was the fastest on the team and wanted to look after the lighteningquick LTCHS player. “And then #16, Cody Knight, said ‘I feel fast today,’ and he covered #10 and never left him the rest of the game,” said Lockhart. “LTCHS didn’t have any life after that. They didn’t have a threat anymore.” The Rams started out

LEAGUE CHAMPS - The Lacombe Composite High School Rams Boys Soccer team are division champions. the second half down one goal and came out firing on all cylinders in the second half. Luymes scored twice in a row, tying up the game, followed by a third response on net. “That third goal was big for us,” said Lockhart. “You could see Thurber was done at that point.” After that it was a show-

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down with the clock, hoping the lead would hold up. Then surprisingly, a Grade 10 player scored, giving the Rams a bigger lead with 4-1. “After that, I just tried to get as many Grade 12’s out on the field, knowing that we had this championship won,” said Lockhart. “Definitely, this was the strongest group of players

that we have ever had.” The high school soccer league was created in 1999, consisting of the two Lacombe teams, three high schools in Red Deer and the surrounding area. LCHS first won the league championship that inaugural year, but has failed to capture a win ever since. news@lacombeexpress.com

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HOMES & LIVING

DELIGHTFUL DINING – This open dining area of a Deer Run Homes show home in Laredo in Red Deer is perfect to enjoy a home-cooked meal. Jenna Swan/Red Deer Express

Exploring the endless options in yard furniture Ahhh summertime! The long days and warm nights are drawing us out of doors as we lift our faces to the sun. When you live in Alberta you know that summer is short so you make the most of the beautiful weather (in between thunderstorms). As brief as our season may be there is still opportunity to create beautiful outdoor spaces to entice us to linger just a bit longer in our yards. Outdoor furniture and weather resistant fabrics have become almost as luxurious as indoor pieces. Gone are the days of a few lawn chairs around the fire pit! We can now relax on full sofas with ottomans or lay back in a beautifully upholstered chaise lounger as we watch the dancing flames. Outdoor fabrics are fade and stain resistant so you can indulge in smores without the worry of chocolate stains. I have lounged on beautiful decks

Custom blinds & drapery

Kim

WYSE adorned with mood lighting and decorative throw cushions – it is such a great incentive to be outside! Bugged by bugs? Install a deck tent or a gazebo! Gazebos are not only romantic, they are the perfect place to hold a summer picnic and become even more romantic when curtained with gossamer material which let the sounds of the night in but keeps the insects out. It is still the lovely feeling of being outside but with the added bonus of feeling secluded and partitioned off from your neighbours in your personal cabana. It makes summer nights more indulgent and can create an oasis in the center of the

bustling city. One of the best investments I made when my daughter was young was in a full structure play/swing set. We lived on a large lot and her dad worked tirelessly to create the perfect space for her and her friends. The picnics and play times were endless and we benefited by being THE yard to be in which meant I always had the freezer stocked with treats for the endless line of neighbourhood children who visited. This meant comfort for me as my daughter was almost always in our yard and I could watch her interact with her friends and not worry too much about her wandering the neighbourhood. For those of you who love to garden it is a wonderful investment of time and dollars to build raised planters and a small greenhouse/potting shed for you to sow away the afternoons as you grow your favorite flowers or herbs.

Put a comfortable bench or stool inside and maybe even some outdoor candle holders to create ambiance. Those who garden absolutely love it and claim that it is therapeutic to dig in the dirt and create living plants and vegetables. If I get my grass cut and my flower beds weeded I feel a huge sense of accomplishment so my gardening gloves are off to all of you who love to plant! Take your decor outside this summer; plan to spend as much time as you can while you enjoy the air and sunshine. Working up a design plan for your outdoor space based on your favorite activities will draw you out again and again and will help you make the most of our brief summer. Using one small space in your yard or on your balcony will give you the retreat you crave and will give you sweet memories of the summer of 2015. Kim Wyse is an interior designer with Carpet Colour Centre in Red Deer.

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Financial ....................4400-4430

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Trades

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Trades

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Employment Training

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Business Services #1000 - #1430

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

Handyman Services

1200

HANDYMAN Available. Call Derek 403-848-3266

Legal Services

1260

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Personal Services

1315

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Roofing

1370

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Grain, Feed Hay

2190

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Real Estate #4000 - #4190

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

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Buildings For Sale

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Careers Employment Opportunity

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Transfer Station Site Operator Eckville Site Lacombe Regional Waste Services Commission has a part-time opportunity for a Transfer Station Site Operator at the Eckville site (Tuesday & Wednesday from 10am-6pm, Saturday from 8:30am-12:30pm). We’re looking for an individual who enjoys working with the public, has a good mechanical aptitude, and has experience operating equipment. Responsibilities include allocating waste to the appropriate disposal area, managing the burn pit, changing the bins, keeping the site tidy, etc. Forward your application by July 20, 2015.

Full details of this position may be found on the Lacombe Regional Waste Services Commission website at www.lrwsc.ca. Fort City Chrysler is expanding. GROW WITH US!

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Operating Room Nurses for Cataract Surgery Prince George Surgery Centre (PGSC) is expanding to include a cataract surgery program. This ambulatory procedure performed under local anesthetic will provide a unique opportunity for operating room nurses to work a daytime schedule. The successful candidates should have: t Operating Room Certification and CRNBC registration t A focus on detail and efficient work flow t Strong communication and interpersonal skills t The ability to deal with sensitive situations and confidential information For detailed information visit: www.pgsurgerycentre.com Qualified applicants can send their resume and cover letter to: drjschmid@pgsurgerycentre.com - Subject Nurse

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edium sized independent accounting Àrm located in Ponoka, Alberta is looking to Àll two accounting positions; an accounting technician and an experienced CPA looking for a managerial responsibility position. You would provide a variety of professional services to our clients, including Ànancial accounting, assurance and general taxation matters. Applicants should have: • strong time management and organizational skills • ability to work independently with strong problem solving skills • advanced communication and interpersonal skills • someone that takes initiative and is a self-starter • proÀciency in Caseware and other accounting and tax related software would be an asset. We are a progressive Àrm proÀcient in the paperless environment and fully computerized. We provide opportunities for learning and growth with increasing levels of responsibility commensurate with your skills and experience, along with competitive compensation and beneÀts plans. Interested applicants please email or fax your resume and cover letter in conÀdence to Lynnette Hycha at 403-783-6170 or rpa@rowlandparker.com. For more information about our Àrm, please see our website at www.rowlandparker.com. We would like to thank all candidates who apply, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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