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BY BRIAN VOSSENLacombe Express
Local mom Marlene Pannenbecker
is in the running to be named this
year’s Mom of the Year in an online
Walmart contest.
Pannenbecker was nominated for the
contest by a friend and didn’t know about
the nomination until after she made the
list of 20 fi nalists.
She said her initial reaction to the nomi-
nation was actually one of embarrass-
ment.
“I still get a little embarrassed when
people talk about it, but my friends have
encouraged me just to say, ‘Thank you,’
and be proud of it,” she said.
“So I’m trying really hard to do that but
my fi rst reaction was to be very embar-
rassed.”
Now that she has somewhat gotten over
the shock of being nominated and being a
fi nalist, she is becoming more interested in
the contest itself.
“It’s amazing, now that I’m in it. I’m a
competitive person, so I would love to win.”
If she does win the contest, she will be
awarded with $10,000 to go towards the
charity of her choice as well as another
$10,000 for herself.
Charity funds would go towards Domini-
can Feed the Kids, a charity she shares a
fairly intimate connection with.
In 2010, Pannenbecker, along with her
husband Denny and son Damian, went
to visit her sister and brother-in-law who
were living in the Dominican.
It was through her sister and brother-in-
law, who later took over the program, that
Marlene and her family were fi rst exposed
to Dominican Feed the Kids. Now, the Pan-
nenbeckers travel to the Dominican a few
times a year to help out with Dominican
Feed the Kids.
Dominican Feed the Kids is a program
that runs thrice weekly in the village of As-
cension that feeds 200-300 children each day.
With funds from the Mom of the Year
contest, Dominican Feed the Kids would be
able to expand its programming to another
nearby village that is even more in need of
assistance than Ascension.
Dominican Feed the Kids is more to the
Pannenbeckers than an important charity.
It is also how they met their four adopted
children.
While working with Dominican Feed
the Kids on that initial trip, Marlene and
Damian met a young boy who enthusias-
tically greeted them as they passed by on
their way.
Damian became quite taken with the
boy, who the Pannenbeckers later learned
was one of six siblings who were orphans.
When the family left the Dominican,
Damian had his mother promise that she
would do what she could to support the or-
phaned children.
On later trips, the
Pannenbeckers tried to
fi nd the orphaned chil-
dren a home to live in,
but found it wasn’t pos-
sible.
So, long story short,
the Pannenbeckers re-
turned to the Domini-
can again and adopted
the four younger of the
six siblings.
The older two siblings were adopted by a
couple from Blackfalds who are friends of
the Pannenbeckers, so the siblings still get
to see each other quite often.
Together, Marlene has seven children;
Brie, 28, Krista, 24, Damian, 19, Carolina,
14, Lubenson, 12, Adnez, 8 and Suza, 6.
In January of this year, Damian was
killed in a motor vehicle collision near
Olds.
It was a life-shattering event for Mar-
lene, her family and the
whole community of La-
combe. But it didn’t stop
Marlene from reaching
out to help others.
After her son’s death,
Marlene made regular
trips to Calgary to visit
the other boys who had
been in the collision in
Calgary. Marlene said it
was a way for her to deal
with Damian’s death.
“I think it was healing for me,” said Mar-
lene. “And I knew that Damian was always
the type of kid that always helped.”
Helping is something that runs in the
Pannenbecker family.
Marlene said it has always been impor-
tant for her and her husband to teach their
children to give back when they are fortu-
nate.
“That’s just what we do,” said Marlene.
“A lot of people have helped us and what
you get, you give back. So, that’s kind of
our motto in life.”
When a memorial for Damian was held,
Marlene asked that funds be donated in his
memory to the Dominican Feed the Kids.
Since, a fund has been set up in memory
of Damian that goes toward Angel Care, a
spinoff program of Dominican Feed the
Kids that works specifi cally with malnour-
ished infants.
Marlene is currently in second place for
votes in the Mom of the Year contest, but
said she is quite a ways behind the leader.
Voting closes tomorrow (July 4th) and
can be done online by going to www.mo-
moftheyear.ca.
Marlene Pannenbecker fi nalist for Mom of the YearCitizens encouraged to show support as voting closes tomorrow in contest
MOTHER DAUGHTER TIME – Marlene Pannenbecker and her daughter Suza share a moment together. photo submitted
“A LOT OF PEOPLE HAVE HELPED US AND WHAT
YOU GET, YOU GIVE BACK. SO, THAT’S KIND OF OUR
MOTTO IN LIFE.”
MARLENE PANNENBECKER
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BY BRIAN VOSSEN
LACOMBE EXPRESS
On June 25th and 26th,
a number of local and pro-
vincial law enforcement
agencies conducted two
commercial vehicle in-
spections in Lacombe and
Lacombe County. Derek
Lewko, Lacombe Police
Service community peace
offi cer, said that the pur-
pose of these inspections
is to promote safety on Al-
berta’s roadways.
“We’re just looking for
proper maintenance being
done, safe motor vehicles
on the road and safe driv-
ers,” said Lewko.
A check stop was set up
in Lacombe County last
Wednesday and within the
City of Lacombe last Fri-
day. Offi cers participating
in the check stops checked
commercial vehicles for
things like proper mainte-
nance, mechanical faults
and secure loads.
Vehicle operators are
also checked as part of
these inspections.
Lewko said the drivers’
credentials are checked to
make sure they have the
proper class of license for
the motor vehicles they are
operating.
Lewko said that the in-
spections went well and
were fairly routine.
A fairly even number of
vehicles passed as well as
were placed out of service.
“We weren’t blown away
by any big surprises,” said
Lewko. “Nothing really
stood out for us.”
When a vehicle is placed
out of service, it must be
repaired before it can be
driven. Vehicles that are
placed out of service and
cannot be repaired on site
are towed to the nearest lo-
cation where repairs can be
performed.
If a vehicle is found to
have a defect that is not crit-
ical to the vehicle’s opera-
tion or safety, it is marked
as requiring attention.
Such vehicles can still be
driven, but items requiring
attention should be looked
after as soon as possible.
Offi cers from several dif-
ferent enforcement agen-
cies participated in the
inspections. Among them
were members of the City
of Lacombe Bylaw Enforce-
ment Services, Lacombe
Police Service, Lacombe
County Bylaw Enforce-
ment Services, Edmonton
Police Service, Alberta
Justice and Solicitor Gen-
eral Commercial Vehicle
Enforcement Branch, Red
Deer County Patrol, Town
of Blackfalds Protective
Services and Town of Pen-
hold Protective Services.
Lewko said that, between
all the different agencies,
about 20 offi cers partici-
pated in each of the inspec-
tions.
He said collaborating is
essential for these check
stops to occur as a lot of
agencies don’t have enough
certifi ed inspection offi -
cers to handle doing such
a check stop by themselves.
“It’s very important.”
During the June 25th
checkstop, 90 vehicle in-
spections were conducted.
Of the 90 inspections, 32
inspections were placed
out of service, 23 required
attention and 31 passed the
inspection.
On June 26th, 48 com-
mercial vehicle inspections
were conducted.
Of those 48 inspections, 19
were placed out of service,
12 required attention and 17
passed the inspection.
Commercial vehicle
inspections are usually
performed twice a year
in Lacombe and Lacombe
County, said Lewko. This
is the fi rst for this year and
the next will likely take
place in the fall.
These check stops are
held according to the Com-
mercial Vehicle Safety Al-
liance guidelines (CVSA).
CVSA is a program held
throughout North America
aimed at keeping roadways
safe.
On June 29th, Blackfalds RCMP arrested
a man with 33 outstanding charges dating
back to 2010.
RCMP conducted inquiries into the
whereabouts of the man and the investi-
gation led them to a residence within the
Town of Blackfalds.
After the homeowner consented to a
search of the residence, the man, Marvin
Lodge of Blackfalds, was eventually found
hiding in the closet of the residence under
a blanket, police say.
Lodge has existing warrants from the
Blackfalds RCMP, Red Deer City RCMP,
Sylvan Lake RCMP, Wainwright RCMP
and Calgary Police Service.
He is charged with three counts of im-
paired driving, one count of impaired driv-
ing over .08, mischief, three counts of fail-
ure to comply with probation, possession
of a weapon contrary to prohibition order
and also 10 counts of failing to appear in
court.
He is also charged with two counts of
failing to provide a breath sample, two
counts of driving an uninsured motor ve-
hicle, two counts of operating a motor ve-
hicle while disqualifi ed, six counts of fail-
ure to comply with conditions, possession
of a controlled substance and possession
of property obtained by crime.
- Vossen
RCMP fi nd wanted man in Blackfalds
Commercial vehicle inspections conducted in City
SAFE STREETS – Over June 25-26th, 329 commercial vehicle inspections were conducted as part of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance program in Lacombe. The program is aimed at keeping roadways and drivers safe. Brian Vossen/Lacombe Express
Thursday, July 3, 2014 Lacombe Express 5
BY BRIAN VOSSENLacombe Express
For complete insurance services, you
don’t need to shop at a larger centre. All
you need can be found right here in La-
combe at Sims & Associates Insurance
Services.
Darren King, Commercial Insurance
Broker.
“You don’t need to see a ‘big city bro-
ker,’” said King.
Sims & Associates Insurance Services
is a full service general insurance broker
for home, auto, business and farm. King
said that some people, even some who are
clients of Sims, are unaware that Sims is a
one-stop shop when it comes to your insur-
ance needs.
Sims Insurance has been operating in
Lacombe for over 30 years and is still lo-
cally owned by the Sims family. Many of
Sims’ brokers can also boast 10 plus years
of experience in the fi eld.
That local connection is important to
the people at Sims. As such, they contin-
ue to support the community with many
employees involved in local charities and
service clubs like the Kinsmen, Gord
Bamford foundation, 4-H, Lacombe Mi-
nor Hockey and Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Sims also invests in community initia-
tives and King mentioned that
Sims was a sponsor of the
2014 Boston Pizza Cup
held in Lacombe ear-
lier this year.
“We care about
the overall feel
and success of the
community,” said
King.
On its com-
mercial side of
service, Sims has
a special program
wherein Sims bro-
kers are able to
speed up the process
for getting insur-
ance by writing poli-
cies themselves for
certain clients. If a customer
meets the criteria of the program, Sims
is able to write the policy and it is backed
by the insurance company. King said this
takes a lot of the hassel out of getting in-
sured.
“It’s a huge advantage,” said King.
On the home and auto side, Sims also
has binding authority with insur-
ance companies. This means
they have the ability to write
the policy, bind it and offer
coverage right away.
Sims & Associates
strives to make their
services available to
customers. King said
when you call the of-
fi ce, a real live person
answers the phone.
He added he likes to
think of Sims attitude
to their service as “live,
local and listening.”
A lot of people today
are shopping for insur-
ance from 1-800 num-
bers, said King. He went
on to say that the problem with these
services, other than that there are not lo-
cal, is that over-the-phone brokers are only
able to sell the service offered by that indi-
vidual company and don’t give customers
a lot of options.
At Sims, brokers can set up customers
with a variety of insurance companies and
fi nd the service that is best for the client.
Not only does dealing with a broker widen
the range of services available, it also gives
clients someone to advocate for them when
it comes time to make a claim.
With 1-800 numbers, the voice on the oth-
er end of the phone who sets up the policy
is something of a faceless entity. When a
claim is made, they aren’t there to sup-
port the customer like a broker can, said
King. Where it is in the best interest of the
insurance company to pay only what it is
obligated to, a broker can represent the
customer’s best interest and work towards
getting a fair payout for the claim.
“We’re there for the cusomters, not the
insurance company,” said King. “We can
help walk clients through the claims pro-
cess.”
Sims & Associates Insurance Services is
located at 5020 51 St. Lacombe. The offi ce is
open from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. weekdays and can
be reached at 403-782-3049 or via email at
Sims offers full insurance services right here in Lacombe
COMMUNITY CENTRED – Sims employees are invested in the community. Darren King and his wife Sarah, pictured here, are involved members of the community. Brian Vossen/Lacombe Express
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enjoy the amazing view of the
gardens, surrounding area and
ultimately kiss the Blarney Stone,
giving you the gift of eloquence,
or more commonly known as the
‘gift of the gab!’ Yes, I did it and
have a picture as proof - although
no evidence of eloquence. Af-
ter, it’s time to browse in the gift
shops, and continue the short
distance to Killarney, my favou-
rite stop in Ireland.
The Killarney International
Hotel is located across from the
Killarney National Park and cen-
tral to shopping, restaurants and
pubs. This Trafalgar tour includ-
ed two nights here with evening
dinners at the Muchross House
and Traditional Farm where we
experienced life in the 1930s on an
Irish farm and in a schoolhouse
where they attempted to teach up
some Irish words.
The Ring of Kerry is the most
renowned day tour in Ireland and
included on Trafalgar Tours. En-
joying its 110 miles of breathtak-
ing scenery, you travel around
the Iverach Peninsula along the
Atlantic coast, Dingle Bay and
Kenmore Bay before returning to
Killarney through the National
Park. Before leaving Killarney
in the morning you have an op-
tional tour on a delightful horse
and buggy tour through the park,
narrated by a knowledgeable
Irish driver. You may actually see
a red deer in the park as we did.
Continuing on you will visit
King John’s Castle, St Mary’s
Cathedral, the oldest working Ca-
thedral in Ireland, and the Treaty
Stone before checking into your
hotel in Limerick. You will most
likely be entertained, or endure,
listening to a number of limer-
icks composed by fellow travel-
lers to commemorate your stop
here!
The last day of a seven-day
tour returns you to Dublin after
heading north to Galway, a great
place to visit another cathedral or
just do some last shopping as you
will certainly want to bring home
some wool sweaters, scarves,
Irish linen, or Butler chocolate.
A Trafalgar tour is the ulti-
mate way to visit Ireland. You
travel in a luxury air-conditioned
coach with reclining seats and an
on-board restroom, fi rst class ac-
commodations and the services
of a professional travel director
who has unlimited knowledge of
Ireland, it’s highlights and his-
tory. You are provided with an
audio headset to enhance your
sightseeing experience. With it
you will be able to hear the tour
director even if you linger behind
or wander away from the group.
If Ireland is on your bucket list,
I would highly recommend a Tra-
falgar tour.
Carole Cooper is a cruise and vaca-tion specialist at Expedia CruiseShip-Center in Red Deer.
MAJESTIC – The Dublin Castle is just one of the many highlights during a Trafalgar tour through Ireland. photo submitted
Taking a Trafalgar tour through Ireland
Thursday, July 3, 2014 Lacombe Express 7
At the end of this month
Lacombe City council will
debate and most likely de-
cide whether to go ahead
with the planned improve-
ments, upgrades and ex-
pansion to the Lacombe
Sports & Leisure Complex,
which houses the Barnett
Arenas, curling club and
Kinsmen Aquatic Centre.
The topic has come up a
number of times in the last
few council meetings, and
last week representatives
for the City of Lacombe,
Lacombe council and en-
gineering consultant Stan-
tec made a presentation to
Lacombe County council,
hoping to get the County on
board as a funding partner
should the project be ap-
proved.
Whenever the subject
has come up, questions
about whether or not the
costs of the renovations
are worth the result have
surfaced. With those ques-
tions, consideration has
also been given to whether
Lacombe would be better
off just to build a new are-
na or sports complex or, as
was suggested at the most
recent County meeting, de-
molish the existing sports
complex and rebuild, per-
haps salvaging materials
from the demolished com-
plex to do so.
Why so much debate?
Well, the cost for the nec-
essary upgrades is quite a
large amount, estimated at
over $15 million and would
only upgrade existing fa-
cilities at the complex with-
out really introducing any
new features.
Some members of the
community and of council
therefore feel that building
a new arena and giving La-
combe another much need-
ed ice surface would better
serve Lacombe. Others ar-
gue the existing facility is
worth investing in so it can
continue to be enjoyed by
the community.
It is one of those situa-
tions where both parties
are right. These proposed
upgrades won’t address the
community’s need for an
additional ice surface. But,
they will fi x a number of is-
sues like cramped dressing
rooms, inadequate emer-
gency exits and lack of
sprinkler systems.
Either way, both issues
need to be looked after in
the near future. Anyone
who sits inside the City
Council Chambers during
meetings gets the strong
impression that anyone on
either side of the argument
sees the benefi ts of the oth-
er. Were it possible, the City
would most likely decide to
do the upgrades as well as
building a new arena.
Unfortunately, it doesn’t
seem like that will happen.
In Lacombe’s recreational
strategic plan, the need for
a new arena was not iden-
tifi ed as a top priority for
whatever reason.
Luckily, whichever path
council chooses, Lacombe
wins. Sadly, whichever
path council chooses, one
need in the community will
go unanswered as well.
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To build on or build new
Want a middle class? Follow Alberta’s example
Mark
M I L K E
There has been much
handwringing over the
claimed disappearance of
the middle class. From a
bestselling international
tome to domestic tax-and-
spend types who think
higher taxes will create
more middle-income earn-
ers, there is no shortage
of those who over-focus on
redistribution and under-
estimate the benefi ts of op-
portunity.
Alberta created 71,200
new jobs over the past 12
months while Saskatch-
ewan saw a gain of 11,800
jobs. Compare that to a gain
of 39,400 in Ontario (a prov-
ince with a much larger
population) and 10,300 new
jobs in British Columbia.
(The other six provinces
lost jobs in the past year.)
As to why Alberta and
Saskatchewan are doing
so much better, the usual
explanation is Alberta (and
Saskatchewan) lucked out
because of their resources.
Except that dumb luck
doesn’t explain it all. Hol-
land, Singapore and Hong
Kong have little in the way
of natural resources and
yet prosper while Nigeria
and Russia extract a lot of
oil but have very little in
the way of a middle class.
At the national level, it is
boring but important policy
such as a stable currency
and domestic peace matter
– as well as property rights,
the rule of law, a lack of
corruption, independent
courts, smart but not over-
burdensome regulation, an
educated population, the
size of government rela-
tive to the economy, and
tax policy – that lead to the
creation of prosperity and
the formation of the middle
class. I don’t have the space
to discuss all such factors
– any country or province
can mess up a natural ad-
vantage – but let’s consider
only one issue – tax rates
– that can be compared
across provinces and which
has an effect upon wealth
creation and thus opportu-
nities and jobs.
Alberta has long had the
lowest overall tax burden.
For example, a two-parent,
one-income family with
two kids and employment
income of $75,000 pays
$3,446 less in total provin-
cial taxes when compared
with the same $75,000 cou-
ple in Ontario. The same
family in Nova Scotia will
pay $6,947 more in provin-
cial taxes than if they lived
in Alberta.
Alberta’s politicians
have also generally and
comparatively been smart
on what might be called
‘opportunity policy’. Unlike
Atlantic Canada, Quebec
or Manitoba on taxes, or
Ontario on power policy, or
Quebec on excessive inter-
ference in almost every as-
pect of its economy, Alber-
ta has not disadvantaged its
entrepreneurs.
More proof of this comes
from the Canada Revenue
Agency. Compared with
other provinces, Alberta
has the smallest share of
people (42.2%) who report
income of less than $30,000.
Saskatchewan is next
(47.4%). The national aver-
age is 50.6%, while Ontar-
io’s is 50.1% and Quebec’s
is 53%, while half or more
tax fi lers in all other prov-
inces have incomes of less
than $30,000.
Now look at income be-
tween $30,000 and $100,000
and let’s assume that range
as a proxy for the middle
class. Fully 45.5% of Alber-
tans fall into that category.
Again, only Saskatchewan
(45.2%) comes close to Al-
berta. Ontario has a small-
er middle class (42.9%) as
does Quebec (42.7%), with
the national percentage at
42.9%. Newfoundland and
Labrador has the smallest
proportion here, with just
39.7% of the population re-
porting an income between
$30,000 and $100,000.
More dramatically, in Al-
berta 12.2% of the popula-
tion report incomes of over
$100,000. That is almost
double the proportion of all
Canadians (6.6%), higher
than in Ontario (7%) and
starkly higher than Que-
bec where just 4.5% of the
population report taxable
income above $100,000.
Or put another way, Al-
berta has less of its popu-
lation in the very poorest
income class and propor-
tionately more in the mid-
dle- and high-income co-
horts.
And Alberta (and to a
lesser degree Saskatch-
ewan) performed this feat
with massive in-migration
from other provinces and
from around the world.
Mark Milke is a senior fellow with the Fraser Institute. His column is distributed through Troy Media.
8 Lacombe Express Thursday, July 3, 2014
Columnist responds to query about a Lacombe pioneerI was delighted to see Mr. Mobley’s let-
ter to the editor in the Lacombe Express in
May. I’m sure it was gratifying to the edi-
tor to know how widely his paper was be-
ing read.
As for myself, it is always a pleasure to
hear from or about individuals who active-
ly pursue an interest in their own family
history.
All too frequently our minds are so fi lled
with the challenges of daily life, of families
and careers that we take little, if any, time
to refl ect on the past and our own family
history. Like the fragment of poetry said,
“I climbed the ladder of success then let
myself look back, And lo I saw the joys I
passed unnoticed on the track.”
Prominent among those joys are memo-
ries of our childhood and fragments of
memories our parents and relatives shared
with us of the days of their youth.
Mr. Mobley’s letter verifi ed all the essen-
tial details of my article about his grand-
father and I thank him for that and for
fl eshing out the considerable detail that I
omitted in my short article. I also thank
him for pointing out the one error in my
story, an error of omission for my notes
actually read “acting mayor”. G.G. Mob-
ley never was mayor of Lacombe. He was
merely one member of the council that ap-
proved his assignment to repair the Blind-
man River dam in 1909.
Incidentally, it was a communication
from Doug Mobley received by the La-
combe Historical Society on April 2009 that
initiated my quest for information about
Lacombe pioneer G.G. Mobley. Doug’s let-
ter included the following statement, “I
don’t know whether you have the Alberta
Historical Review magazines, but there is
an article in the summer of 1971 titled ‘Far
West and Far North’ which is basically
a bio of William Bredin, but in 1896, my
grandfather joined up with Bredin at Lac
La Biche for a journey way up north. Bre-
din went as far as the Mackenzie River and
spent the winter at Fort Wrigley, but as far
as I can tell, my grandfather went as far as
Hay River.”
I trust Doug followed up on this story for
in that era the only non-natives travelling
the Mackenzie River were those associated
with the fur trade and others who explored
this river as a possible access to the Yukon
gold fi elds. I’m also certain Mr. Mobley
could add a great deal to our knowledge
about G.G. Mobley’s son, Frank. Percy
Puffer in his book Giant Among Pioneers
(his father W. Puffer) credited Frank as an
organizing member of the Masonic Lodge
(Eureka) of Lacombe on Jan. 12, 1898. He
was also recorded as co-owner with D.G.
Stewart of Lacombe’s Albany Hotel. This
was being operated as a licensed hotel by
Mobley and Bradshaw in 1895. They sold to
Inskip in 1897, who renamed it the Metro-
politan, then Frank resigned his position
as Senior Warden of the Masonic Lodge
and moved with D.G. Stewart to Atlin, B.C.
In the summer of 2010 Cathy Coll of Cal-
gary visited our Michener House archives
in search of information about her great
grandfather, Rev. Fernie. He had come
to Lacombe on June 11, 1893 answering a
call to serve as the fi rst ordained minister
of Lacombe‘s St. Andrew’s Presbyterian
Church. At that time he was in Ontario,
having come there from London, England
in the 1880s with his wife and family of one
son (George) and four daughters. Our re-
cords did not mention whether his family
accompanied him to Lacombe although
it was evident that at least two of them
came then or later for his daughter Annie
married G.G. Mobley on Jan. 12, 1898 and
a homestead patent for NW 24-40-28, was
granted to George Fernie, Annie’s brother,
on April 4 1907. This quarter was adjacent
to G.G. Mobley’s homestead. Thanks to
Coll we were able to update this record in
2011. Mrs. Fernie had indeed come to La-
combe. She died here and is buried in La-
combe’s Fairview cemetery.
I hope Mr. Mobley as one of the pioneers
of Lacombe County will share some his
memories through the pages of the Ex-
press or through communications with
the Lacombe Historical Society. Each year
that passes leaves the community with
fewer people who possess memories of the
pioneer days.
Howard FredeenLacombe
Letters to the editor
I read with interest the account in your
June 12th issue about the recent perfor-
mance of the Wise People of Gotham. At
paragraph four, I was surprised to read
that this production was adapted “From
a biblical tale of a town called Gotham.”
Having studied the Bible and having no
recollection of such a place, I went to my
Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance of the
Bible just to make certain. No such town.
As a senior citizen with limited computer
skills, I was able to go to Wikipedia and
fi nd the answer.
It is an old English folk tale about the
villagers in Nottinghamshire, England.
When King John (who reigned from 1199 to
1216) wanted to come through their village
and thus make it a public highway, they
feigned imbecility in order to thwart the
king’s plans.
The various ways they demonstrated
their ‘stupidity’ can be found in the oldest
of Mother Goose stories.
As a retired English teacher and student
of literature, I just thought you might like
to know the real story.
Gail PhillipsLacombe
Reader encourages ‘realignment of affections towards our creator’ A colourful expression on a fairly dark subject goes like
this, “They’ll soon be reading over me and patting my face
with a shovel.”
I am not morose, neither am I cavalier about that rap-
idly advancing day.
General Robert E. Lee said, “Get correct views of life,
and learn to see the world in its true light. It will enable
you to live pleasantly, to do good, and when summoned
away, to leave without regrets.”
Although I have the deepest admiration for this great
Christian Civil War General and agree with getting cor-
rect views of life, I confess to being plagued by many re-
grets. I must therefore leave the statement “I have no re-
grets” to those who may genuinely believe it.
If we were to address the subject of regret in complete
candour, we would all have to admit that just by being hu-
man we have contributed to a global matrix of misery. It is
our regrettable nature.
I readily concede that we can all by compulsion or envi-
ronmental infl uence do virtuous things but we are never
capable of actually generating the singular quality known
as virtue.
As long as we immodestly insist that our nature is in-
trinsically good, we circumvent the very thing to which
we aspire; namely virtue or good. Modesty however, pro-
vides a window for us to identify our intrinsic human
value and dignity while combating our innate pride which
seems to provide license for such a wide array of compro-
mising and harmful behaviours.
In an effort to more succinctly identify this problem I
quote Malcolm Muggeridge who said, “The depravity of
man is at once most empirically verifi able and intellectu-
ally resisted.”
I’m sure most of us would agree that we do not know
any perfect people and as contrary as it is to our wishes,
we ourselves share that imperfection.
This is especially good news for people in my position
who have no chance (because of the constraints of time
and the gross imbalance on my personal account of virtue
and vice) to catch up and satisfy any karmic equation.
The reason I can afford to interpret this as good news
is because God guarantees that His free gift is eternal life
in Christ. It is at the very least prudent then to comply
with his clearly defi ned protocol to realign our affections
toward our Creator, repent of the sin that proves our de-
pravity, plagues our conscience and alienates us from
God. We have, at that point, a very real opportunity (in
actual time) to receive the gift of eternal life that cost God
more than we can imagine, appreciate or calculate and
start to cultivate that deep relationship that both God and
man desires.
In the most inoffensive terms I can muster without
compromising my convictions, I would like to suggest to
the person who does not yet believe in the veracity of the
scriptures but does claim intrinsic good - the human con-
science is reduced to a self referential facility and is only
capable of generating a code of sociological situation eth-
ics that proves to be nothing but a nostrum for chaos.
Don Ahlquist Gull Lake
A correction on the wise people of Gotham
Last week was amazing!
Our Peewee 2 team started off with a
domination win over Sylvan, bringing
home the gold with a 6 to 1 win.
The Bantam game was a hard fought
game but once Lacoka took the lead they
didn’t look back winning 7 to 4.
Central Alberta Lacrosse League gets
the opportunity to send four representa-
tives to provincials in Edmonton July 4, 5
and 6th.
I am proud to say that two of them are
Lacoka teams. Fifty per cent of the repre-
sentatives from CALL are Lacoka teams
that is pretty cool to say.
Red Deer 3 won the novice division and
Innisfail wins the midget division.
Good luck and congratulations.
Mike WoodLacoka president
Lacrosse club presidentextends congratulations
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Howard
F R E D E E N
In 1970 the federal gov-
ernment issued a permit for
importation of a nucleus
breeding herd of pigs from
England, a herd numbering
some 400 head of immature
boars and gilts. After weeks
of rigorous health tests the
herd was declared disease
free and boarded a jumbo
jet for Calgary. There it was
met by a fl eet of thoroughly
sanitized trucks and trans-
ported to their fi nal desti-
nation where new facilities
specially constructed by
the importer awaited. Here
they remained in quaran-
tine for 12 months under
continuous observation
by a veterinarian jointly
approved by the British
and the Canadian animal
health authorities. That
period passed without in-
cident and the veterinarian
was reassigned to the La-
combe Experimental farm
to address a particularly
virulent outbreak of calf-
hood scours. His name was
Dr. John Bradley (DVM).
Bradley soon became
part of the community.
He very quickly resolved
the problem of calf-hood
scours, not by clever
medications but by devis-
ing a herd management
program that curbed the
spread of this highly infec-
tious disease. He was also
on hand to diagnose and
eliminate a disease virtu-
ally unknown in this area
- swine erysipelas intro-
duced via an importation
of Minnesota #1 pigs from
the University of Minne-
sota. And he took charge of
the health program for the
Research Station’s entire
livestock population. Nor
was his expertise confi ned
to farm animals. When our
son brought home a falcon
with a broken wing, a casu-
alty of the telephone lines
that once were featured on
every rural road and high-
way, Bradley x-rayed the
wing, fashioned splints and
monitored the healing pro-
cess. When his wife joined
him with her pet kitten he
purchased a residence one
block directly east of the
James S. McCormick Ju-
nior High School.
Now that kitten was no
ordinary feline. Friends of
the Bradleys had acquired
a pair of infant lion cubs
which they were permit-
ted to keep provided they
engaged a licensed vet-
erinarian to provide over-
sight of health and nutri-
tion. Bradley agreed to
be that veterinarian. The
novelty soon wore thin
for the friends but by that
time Bradley’s wife had
been captivated. She per-
suaded him to let her adopt
her favourite of the cubs.
And it grew, as the young
have a habit of doing.
Passers-by were soon be-
ing treated to the vision
of a maned lion survey-
ing them from the picture
window of the Bradley
residence. A chicken wire
fence was erected but town
folk thought that insuf-
fi cient to deter a hungry
lion from sampling the
young and tender scholars
as they romped by at recess
time. Not that this pam-
pered lion ever knew what
hunger was. It had never
hesitated to help itself
from the breakfast nook or
the dining room table and
now, as Bradley ruefully
remarked one day, its own-
ers had been forced to defer
to it and eat their meals in
the bedroom with the door
shut.
Our recollections of that
lion remain particularly
vivid thanks to a picture of
our daughter Nancy sitting
in an armchair with the
lion curled up on her lap.
She was about six-years-old
at the time and not about to
go anywhere for the lion
weighed as much as she
did.
Eventually the commu-
nity put its foot down. The
lion had to go. If its owner
wouldn’t part with it she
could go too. And so they
departed, fi rst to a properly
enclosed rural property
near Eckville and then to
Hollywood where the lion
and its handler became a
novelty act on the silver
screen. Bradley also left
Lacombe, having been re-
assigned to the newly de-
veloped Animal Diseases
Research Institute at Le-
thbridge. Here he became
involved with research on
prion diseases of livestock,
the class of diseases that
gained worldwide notoriety
with BSE, Bovine Spongi-
form E ncephalopathy.
HANDS ON - Hayley Moore paints a piece of Moorecroft pottery during a demonstration at And Everything Nice Antiques last week. Brian Vossen/Lacombe Express
A look back at Lacombe’s lions and veterinarians
10 Lacombe Express Thursday, July 3, 2014
SSaturday July 19 11:30am-4:00pm Held outdoors at Lest We Forget Park
In case of bad weather event will move inside theLacombe Memorial Centre
Bring your family to this annual summerevent that offers families a chance toenjoy creating some art. There is
bound to be something for everyone.Come out and become the next Picasso.
During LACOMBE DAYS
July 17-20 www.lacombedays.ca
City Council DatesLacombe City Council Meetings are open
to the public and all are encouraged to attend.
Meeting agendas are posted online at
www.lacombe.ca by 3:00 p.m.
the Friday before every Council Meeting.
Summer Meeting Schedule:
Monday, July 28, 2014 at 5 p.m.
Monday, August 25, 2014 at 5 p.m.
City Pagelacombe.ca
The City of Lacombe is seeking information
regarding your shopping experiences in Lacombe
via a short survey. The questionnaire asks questions
related to monthly spending on retail, and why
or why not you choose to shop in Lacombe.
Information gathered will help with the current
Municipal Plan Review – Growing Lacombe. We
hope that the information gathered will also
be used by local businesses to better meet the
community’s needs.
The Municipal Development Plan (MDP) is going
through an update process. This long-range
plan is designed to guide Lacombe’s growth and
development in to the future. The plan provides
strategic policy direction for how we use our land,
including direction for retail and commercial land,
while balancing the environmental, social, and
economic needs of the community. It will also help
evaluate whether or not there is a need for more
commercial land in Lacombe.
By fi lling out the survey you can be part of writing the
Municipal Development Plan. The MDP is about ensuring that
people who live in Lacombe now, and those who will come in
the future, will want to stay for the economic opportunities and
the quality of life provided by the city.
You can do the survey online at www.lacombe.ca or paper
copies are available at City Hall. If you have any questions or
comments please contact [email protected]
Development Permits
Documents pertaining to the development permits may be inspected at City
Hall, 5432-56 Avenue, during regular business hours.
Anyone claiming to be aff ected by the approval of the Permitted Uses with
Variances or Discretionary Uses may submit an objection within 14 days from
the date of notice. The appeal must be in writing, accompanied with a $50.00
fee and be directed to: Lacombe Subdivision and Development Appeal Board,
Attn: Secretary to the SDAB, 5432 - 56 Avenue Lacombe, AB T4L 1E9
Current to June 26, 2014
Permitted Use
Take notice that the following development permits have been approved as PERMITTED USES in that they conform in every respect to the Land Use Bylaw
Discretionary Use
Take notice that the following Discretionary Use Permits have been approved:
Permitted Use with Variances Take notice that the following permits have been approved by the Development Authority as a Permitted Use with Variances as noted:
DATE PERMIT# LOCATION DEVELOPMENT
June 26 61/250.92 5623 Wolf Creek Drive Addition of Self Storage Building
DATE PERMIT# LOCATION DEVELOPMENT
June 26 61/251.40 4014-52 Avenue Mini Storage Buildings
DATE PERMIT# LOCATION DEVELOPMENT
June 26 61/250.23 5700 Highway 2A Class 2 Fascia Sign
June 26 61/251.35 25 Blackstone Avenue Shed
June 26 61/251.30 4914 College Avenue Home Addition and Deck
June 26 61/251.36 6 Fairway Drive Home Addition and Deck
June 26 61/251.37 58 Coventry Lane Home Addition
June 26 61/251.38 5219 47 Avenue Detached Garage
June 26 61/251.39 3701 B 53 Avenue Occupancy – Manufacturing
June 26 61/251.41 20 Woodland Drive Home Renovation
June 26 61/251.43 45-15 MacKenzie Ranch Manufactured Home
Where do you shop? The City wants to know?
Music in the Park
Bring your lawn chairs or picnic blankets and join us for an evening of Musical Entertainment
at the Gazebo at the LMC
Every Wednesday star ng at 6:30
July 2nd to August 27, 2014 July 2 The Vintage Rhythm and Blues
July 9 Randy Bolton Pop
July 16 Lann and Cur s Singer/Songwriter
July 23 Flashback Freddy Vintage Rock
July 30 Rockin Blueseros Rock/Funk
August performers TBA Anna Marie’s Café will be open for a light dinnerer
Lacombe performing Arts Centre Founda on
Public NoticesCycling in the City
Did you know that cyclists have the same rights and
responsibilities as motor vehicles and must obey all rules
of the road? Anyone operating a bicycle on city streets
and highways must comply with the provisions and
requirements of the Traffi c Safety Act. Cyclists must ride
with the traffi c, as close to the curb as is safe, and only ride
in single fi le except when passing another vehicle.
Bicycles are allowed on shared-use pathways and trails;
however cyclists cannot ride in an unsafe manner on any
sidewalk within the city, and must yield to pedestrian
traffi c.
There are some restricted areas in Lacombe where you
cannot ride a bicycle, skate board, roller skate or roller
blade. They include any sidewalk on the north side of 50
Ave between 48th Street and 53rd Street, and on the south
side of 50 Ave between Highway 12 and 49A Avenue.
Cyclists are required to have certain equipment based on
provincial and municipal regulations. Essential equipment
when cycling include a bell or horn; adequate steering and
brakes; when cycling at night a white headlamp, a red tail
lamp and a red rear refl ector; and if a cyclist is under the
age of 18, an approved bicycle helmet.
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Dutch Elm Disease AwarenessDutch elm disease (DED) is a deadly disease that can aff ect
any elm tree. Since its introduction from Europe in 1930, it
has destroyed millions of American elm trees across North
America. DED is prevalent in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and
Montana. At present, Alberta is DED-free.
DED is caused by a fungus that clogs the elm tree’s
water conducting system, causing the tree to die. The
fungus is primarily spread from one elm tree to another
by three species of beetles, the smaller European, the
native and the banded elm bark beetle. The beetles
are attracted to weak and dying trees, which serve as
breeding sites for the beetles. Once the beetles have
pupated and turned into adults they leave the brood
gallery and fl y to healthy elms to feed, thus transporting
the fungus on their bodies from one tree to the next.
Leaves on a DED-infected elm will wilt or droop, curl and
become brown. This appears in mid-June to mid-July.
Leaves on trees infected later in the season usually turn
yellow and drop prematurely. Leaf symptoms are accompanied
by brown staining under the bark. All suspicious elms must be
tested in a lab.
What can you do to help save our elm trees?
Be aware of the Alberta elm pruning ban between April 1 and
September 30. The beetles are most active at this time and can
be attracted to the scent of fresh tree cuts, possibly infecting a
healthy elm.
Water elms well from April to mid-August. To allow the tree to
harden off for the winter, watering should be stopped mid-
August followed by a good soaking or two before freeze-up.
Remove dead branches and trees as they can provide beetle
habitat, but only between October 1 to March 31
Dispose of all elm wood immediately by burning, burying or
chipping.
Report all suspect trees to the DED Hotline at 1-877-837-ELMS.
A confi rmed DED tree must be removed immediately to prevent
further spread.
Do not transport or store elm fi rewood at any time. DED and the
beetles are declared pests under the Alberta Agricultural Pests
Act making it illegal to do so.
Do not transport elm fi rewood into Alberta. Firewood is
confi scated at all the Alberta-Montana border crossings.
What’s New
Reminders
Have your say in next year’s City
budget
Do you have a project idea that could positively impact
our community? We want to know. City Council will review
submissions from residents as part of the 2015 Budget
Process.
Submissions can be operating or capital in nature, and
can include services, facilities, or resources for programs.
Priorities will be based on the six pillars identifi ed in the
2014-2017 City of Lacombe Strategic Plan, which include a
Safe, Healthy and Vibrant Community; Land Resources and
Acquisitions; Operations: Infrastructure Growth and Asset
Management; Economic Prosperity; Operational Excellence;
and Community Relations.
Fill out the submission form that can be found online at www.
lacombe.ca/budgetsubmissions. Please complete the entire
form and provide enough detail to ensure the intent of the
project is understood.
Council will review your submissions to determine which
projects will be approved for costing by City administration,
and further considered as part of the annual budget
deliberations.
Please submit your suggestions by August 30, 2014.
Off -Highway Vehicles not
permitted within City LimitsEnforcement Services would like to remind residents
that as per the Lacombe Traffi c Bylaw #223, off -
highway vehicles such as dirt bikes, quads, pocket
bikes and motorized scooters are not permitted
on city roads and highways except solely for the
purpose of loading or unloading off -highway vehicles
from or onto a trailer or vehicle or into a building or
property. Violation penalties include a $100 fi ne, and
the possible seizure and towing of the off -highway
vehicle at the owner’s expense.
Kinsmen Aquatic Centre lessonsIt’s not too late to register your kid’s for summer
swimming lessons. Please call (403)782-1278 for more
information. The Summer Pool Schedule begins on June
30. Go to www.lacombe.ca/pool to access the schedule.
Music in the Park Concert SeriesThe C4 Initiative, through funding from the City
of Lacombe Recreation and Culture Grant, is
proud to host this exciting addition to Lacombe’s
cultural mosaic. Bring your lawn chairs or picnic
blankets and join us for an evening of free musical
entertainment at the gazebo at the Lacombe
Memorial Centre. This event runs weekly on
Wednesdays until August 27, 2014. Please see below
for upcoming concerts:
•July 9 Randy Bolton (Pop)
•July 16 Lann and Chris (Singer/ Songwriter)
•July 23 Flashback Freddy (vintage Rock)
•July 30 Rockin Blueseros (Rock/ Funk)
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EVENTSBluebird Festival – 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
on July 12th at Ellis Bird Farm.
Vacational Bible School - All children ages 4-12 years old are invited to Vacation Bible School this summer! Lacombe Free Reformed Church’s Parables of Jesus program is FREE for all children. Join us the week of July 21st to 25th from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. each morning at the Lacombe Memorial Centre. Con-tact [email protected] or phone Helma at 403-782-1944 with any questions or to register. www.lfrc.webs.com.
Lacombe Corn Maze Open-ing Day – July 26th.
Lacombe & District Garden Club Hidden Treasures Tour - July 29th. For only $20 per bus seat ($18 for club members) join us for an amazing three-hour guided tour of local gardens, refreshments included. Tour times are 9 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. Tickets are only available in advance at Hannas Seeds (5039 49 St.). Call Pamela at 403-782-5061 for more information.
Music in the Park – every Wednes-day starting at 6:30 p.m. to Aug. 27th. Bring your own lawn chairs or picnic blankets, come for an evening of musical enter-tainment at the gazebo in the Lacombe Memorial Centre park.
Wheelin ‘N’ Reelin Lottery - sponsored by the Optimist Club of Blackfalds to build a new skatepark for the youth in Blackfalds. Your $50 ticket gives you a chance of winning a 2014 800 Canam side by side ($14,870 value) sponsored by Turple Brothers or 2014 Fury 1600 Lund fi shing boat & trailer ($17,200 value) sponsored by Go RV & Marine. Only 1,999 tickets printed. Draw date is Sept. 1st, 2 p.m. at All Star Park in Blackfalds. For more information, contact John 403-396-0798, Kevin 403-846-0111 or Edie at 403-318-5782
Country Gospel in the Park – Sept. 5-7th at Blackfalds All Star Park and is hosted by Blackfalds Unit-ed Church. Scheduled perfor-
mances start on Friday night at 5 p.m. and a Church service goes on Sunday at 9 a.m. Perfor-mances are in a heated tent (bring your lawn chairs) and food is available on site. Performers include Visions Country Gospel, Ben Kellert, RR 4, Freedom Seek-ers, The Tapleys, Joshua Ridge, Re Newed, R&J, Strings N Things, Victoria Street, Potters Clay, New Song Band, Gospel Truba-dors, Joyful Melody Trio, Debbie Bergeron, Revive and Gospel 792. $30 for a weekend pass. Day passes are also available. For more information contact John 885-4857, Moe 357-6678 or Jim 391-1397 or go online at blackfaldsunitedchurch.com.
Lacombe Dance Lessons - social and choreographed ballroom dancing. Traditional Two-step or Cha Cha/Jive. For details phone Cliff at 403-782-4094.
Lacombe Farmers Market – This year, the Lacombe Farmers Market is being held in a new location, the arena parking lot at 5429-53 St. Markets run every Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. until October. Call 403-782-4772.
Blackfalds Farmers Market – Thursdays 4 – 7:30 p.m. at the Blackfalds Community Hall 4810 Womacks Road. Last Market is on Sept. 25th.
Bentley Farmers Market – runs ev-ery Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at the Bentley Curling Rink. For more information, call 403-748-4809.
Real Men Sing Barbershop! The Wild Rose Harmonizers Barbershop Chorus is a chorus for males of all ages who love to sing four-part a cappella harmony. We are a proud member of the Barber-shop Harmony society providing
entertainment at seniors’ lodges, hospitals and numerous com-munity and private functions throughout the year. No experi-ence is required, just a love to sing. Join us on Tuesday evening, rehearsals from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Davenport Church of Christ (#68 Donlevy Ave.) For informa-tion, call David at 403-342-1318 or email [email protected]. Visit www.harmonizers.ca.
Quilting and crafts – held at Black-falds United Church on Mondays at 9:30 a.m. Help make quilts or bring your own quilt/craft to work on. Visit blackfaldsunit-edchurch.com or call 403-885-4780 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 cook-ies). On Fridays, there are four meat draws and tickets are $2/set of three tickets. Draw starts at 6:30 p.m. On Saturdays, there are four meat draws which start at 4:30 p.m. Chase the ace starts after meat draws.
Youth Unlimited Drop-in Activites – new schedule! Drop-in activi-ties now run every Tuesday from 6 – 9 p.m. with ball hockey on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 – 9 p.m. Girls only drop-in is also Wednesdays from 6–9 p.m. Thursdays Grade 3-6 drop-in program runs from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. and Grade 4 and up program from 6 – 9 p.m. Cost is 2$ for drop-in and ball hockey with drop-in 10 passes at $10 and ball hockey season pass at $50.
Drop in Pool Tournament runs every Saturday from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Lacombe Hotel.
Circle of Friends - free weekly supper for the community, nutritious meals for anyone interested. It runs at Bethel Christian Reformed Church.
Taoist Tai Chi - a relaxing, low im-pact 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 403-346-6772 for more information.
Coffee Time at the Lacombe Legion runs every Wednesday morn-ing. Come join us for coffee. $2.
Gatherings run from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Lacombe Legion.
The Lacombe Hospital Auxil-iary meets the fi rst Thursday of every month at 1:30 p.m. in the Education Room at the hospital. New members wel-come. For more information, call Rilla at 403-782-6165.
Imperial Daughters of the Em-pire is a non-profi t women’s volunteer program that raises money in support of numerous initiatives supporting educa-tions. 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, contact Mary Lou Wilson 403-782-3923.
W.H.O.L.E. - Widows Helping Others Live Earnestly. W.H.O.L.E. can help you adjust to your loss, to channel your grief into helping others who are struggling with loss, and to help you gain per-spective as a person who has a
new role to be fulfi lled. It’s about widow to widow interaction and socialization. It’s about being able to express with like-minded women the pain and confusion that comes with loss, as well as the encouragement and friend-ship to help you once again live a life fi lled with meaning and purpose...an earnest life. There are no councillors present, only a facilitator to help keep conversations moving. W.H.O.L.E meets monthly and is open to widows of all ages. Space is limited, so please phone to book a spot. Refreshments will be served. Call 403-550-4508.
Lacombe Art Guild - the guild meets regularly on the sec-ond and third Tuesday of each month. A variety of workshops are provided for developing art-ists. Membership is $15 per year. Contact Betty Peers at 403-782-9968 or blog lacombeart-clubwordpress.com. Meetings runs in LMC Credit Union Room at 5214 50 Ave. in Lacombe.
Are you having problems with someone else’s drinking? We are an anonymous group of men and women who can offer encouragement and support. Call Al-Anon Family groups at 403-346-0320 for a list of meetings in the area.
Food Addicts in Recovery Anony-mous is a 12-step support group offering a solution for all forms of food addiction. No dues, fees or weigh-in. Central Alberta groups meet in Red Deer, Lacombe and Rimbey. For locations and dates, call Joanne at 403-314-1972.
Addict in the Family Support Group is a confi dential, profession-ally-facilitated support group. Meetings run every second Thursday at 4920 – 54 St. from 6 to 8 p.m. 403-342-0895.
Clive TOPS – Take Off Pounds Sensibly. Every Thursday at the Clive Christian Fellow-ship Church 9-10:30 a.m.
Clive Seniors’ Drop-In – 1:30 p.m. every Monday at the Clive Meeting Room.
Affi rm – providing safe and confi dential support to people of all sexual orientation, their families and friends. Meet-ings in Lacombe. 403-782-1887 or 403-782-3148.
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SPORTSBY BRIAN VOSSENLacombe Express
Fifteen-year-old Darin Fodor is enjoying
playing AAA ball and he hopes this step up
in the sport of baseball will help him real-
ize his dream to play professionally.
For Fodor, one of three Lacombians play-
ing for the Red Deer AAA Bantam Braves,
this is his fi rst year playing AAA. Fodor
said he decided to try out for AAA ball this
year because he wanted to see how far he
could go within the sports. Last season, he
played AA and this year thought he would
try and take it a step further.
Fodor has been playing baseball for
about seven years. Going to school in Sat-
inwood just outside Lacombe, he was one
of the fi rst to sign up when some of the par-
ents at the school decided to start a team.
It was not long before he was hooked. He
said he quickly fell in love with the sport
and hasn’t stopped playing since. Fodor
added it is the variety and changeability
that he most enjoys
“Any given day, the game can go any
which way. One day, one team can be on
the top and another day, the underdog, the
team that nobody expects to win can win.”
Teamwork is another part of the game
that Fodor enjoys. He said that knowing
you can rely on your teammates and that
they can rely on you is encouraging.
He also commented on the interesting
dynamic in baseball, that it is both a team
and an individual sport in some ways. He
said that, when playing the defensive side,
a player’s actions have a bigger impact on
the team as a whole and teamwork is more
of a factor and players feel a part of some-
thing bigger. While on the offensive, play-
ers are on their own, but the team is still
there in the background.
“You have your team at your back and
everybody is cheering you on and usually
that drives you to do your best.”
Trying out for the AAA team was a com-
petitive but friendly process, said Fodor.
He added the coaches did a good job of
keeping the environment relaxed enough
to take the edge off a bit while still keeping
players focus on the task at hand – making
the team. When he did make the team, he
was both excited and a little surprised.
“I was hoping to make the team, but
there was a part of me that didn’t want to
get too far ahead of myself.”
It took a little time for Fodor to adjust to
playing at a higher level of ball. By his fi rst
time at bat though, it seemed clear he had
found his feet.
“At fi rst I was nervous,” he said. “My
fi rst (time) at bat, I was nervous. But as
soon as I hit that fi rst ball, I ended up get-
ting a triple and after that my shoulders
could kind of ease a little bit. I felt like I
wasn’t carrying so much weight on my
shoulders anymore.”
This year’s AAA Red Deer Bantam
Braves team is a strong one, said Fodor.
The team has a fairly even record, and
Fodor said he has enjoyed learning to play
ball at a higher caliber.
He added he has certainly noticed a dif-
ference in both the level of player skill and
competition playing AAA. He also said
player ability in certain skills like pitching
and hitting is also more noticeable.
“In AAA there are defi nitely less mis-
takes. A lot of the players, they’re there
for a reason and they can execute consis-
tently.”
AAA ball is not the end goal for Fodor.
He said he plans to go as far as he can in
the sport. He said he would like to play
college ball one day and if possible, would
even like to play as a professional in the
major leagues.
“That would be my end dream.”
In any case, he plans to keep baseball a
part of his life for a very long time even if
it is just as part of a recreational league in
the future.
PLAY BALL – Darin Fodor, 15, is playing in his fi rst season of AAA and hopes to play professionally in the future. Brian Vossen/Lacombe Express
Local AAA player hopes to make it to the big leagues
16 Lacombe Express Thursday, July 3, 2014
BY BRIAN VOSSENLacombe Express
Four Lacombe basket-
ballers will be headed to
Airdrie at the end of the
month to participate in the
Alberta Summer Games.
Jonathan Ericson, Cart-
er McLenahan, Cale Hame-
lin and Andrew Cunning-
ham, all from Lacombe,
have made the U14 Zone 4
Boys Basketball team.
The four players have
played together on the
same team for quite a long
time.
They have also played
against some of their team-
mates on the Zone 4 team.
McLenahan said that,
while the four Lacombe
players know each other’s
play style and work well
together, playing with the
unfamiliar members of the
team takes a little getting
used to and presents a dif-
ferent dynamic on the team.
Luckily the team gets a
lot of time to prepare for
the Alberta Games. In ad-
dition to a number of prac-
tice sessions together, the
team even got the chance to
play together in a tourna-
ment prior to the Alberta
Summer Games.
The boys said this expe-
rience is invaluable to the
team.
“It’s nice because you get
to kind of fi ll in that bond
with the other players,”
said Ericson.
McLenahan added that it
helps players better learn
their teammates’ play
styles, especially because
how players behave in
practice and during a game
can be quite different.
“You can see how well
everyone does under pres-
sure of a game situation,”
said McLenahan.
Tryouts for any team can
be quite a competitive and
even intimidating process.
The boys said that they
were a bit nervous at fi rst,
but relaxed soon after get-
ting to know the rest of the
players.
Hamelin said he tried
out because he wanted to
get more experienced and
improve as a basketball
player.
He is looking forward to
learning from this experi-
ence.
“I’m excited I get to play
with a bunch of different
kids and see how I can im-
prove my game and get
better at basketball,” said
Hamelin.
Ericson was looking for
a new challenge when he
tried out for the team. After
making the team, he said
he looked forward to meet-
ing that challenge.
“I was pretty excited be-
cause I had a chance to play
against other kids from
other zones and with some
pretty skilled kids,” said
Ericson.
Cunningham tried out
to see what the rest of the
competition in the sport
was like elsewhere in Al-
berta. He said he wanted to
learn who the best competi-
tors are in his one zone and
others.
“I was excited to see oth-
er people on the team here,
to fi gure out who else is out
there in Zone 4,” said Cun-
ningham. “And for other
people in other zones, to see
them play.”
McLenahan said he tried
out because he thought it
would be fun to play against
other zones and play with a
new team.
He said he was looking
forward to the fun of meet-
ing new players as well
competing with them.
“I always like to make new
friends, especially with the
game of basketball,” said
McLenahan.
“And I love competition,
so it would be pretty fun to
play against some really
tough zones.”
Each of the players also
has his own reasons for en-
joying the sport of basket-
ball as well.
Ericson likes the team as-
pect, McLenahan likes the
tactics of the sport - setting
up plays and such; Cun-
ningham likes the adapt-
ability of the sport and be-
ing able to change his game
to meet that of opponents
while Hamelin likes the
pace of the sport, how it is
always moving and how the
players are always actively
involved.
All of the players con-
sider themselves fortunate
to have the opportunity to
represent Lacombe and
Zone 4 at the Alberta Sum-
mer Games.
“It’s inspiring,” said
Hamelin.
“It will be really fun,”
added Ericson.
This year’s Alberta Sum-
mer Games will take place
in Airdrie from July 23-27.
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Karol (pronounced Karl) Neu-
mann has always been a fan of
boating and history.
As such, he has long wanted
to build his own boat, one with
a historical infl uence. So, about
four years ago, he started doing
just that.
Then, on June 27th, Neumann
held a gathering with friends and
family to take the boat out of the
garage he constructed it in and
launch it on Lacombe Lake. Prior
to launching the boat, he said he
was a bit nervous about whether
or not it would work.
Being a complete novice ship-
wright, Neumann said he wasn’t
even sure if his creation would
fl oat. However, he said he has
fairly extensive experience in res-
idential construction and did a lot
of research on how to build a boat
before starting.
“I know how to connect wood to
wood,” he said, laughing.
Neumann added he consulted a
lot of experts while building the
boat.
“They predicted there is a
chance it might fl oat,” he said,
again with a laugh. “That’s good
enough for me.”
Despite his concerns, Neumann
said no issues were found with
the ship once it was launched.
He said they spent the night on
the lake and didn’t fi nd so much
as a leak.
“It was quite surprising actu-
ally.”
Now that he knows the vessel is
water-worthy, Neumann plans to
use it mostly on the Red Deer Riv-
er. He said he is thinking about
spending weekends on the river
in the boat fi shing with his wife,
Crystal and sons, Sambor (Sam),
fi ve and Tomir (Tommy), three.
While Karol is not sure how
many hours of work were put
into the construction of the ves-
sel, he said it would probably
have taken him about a month to
build had he worked on it consis-
tently each day.
However, building the craft was
a hobby for him so he did it over
the course of four years, working
on it whenever he felt inspired to.
He added that a lot of that time
was spent fi guring out the logis-
tics of the project with his friends
and neighbours who assisted
him.
“Most of the time, we were just
standing there head-scratching,”
said Karol.
The most diffi cult part of the
process was fl ipping the boat
around. To begin the initial struc-
ture, he had started building
the board upside-down. When it
came time to fl ip it around, the
boat had already become quite
heavy and diffi cult to maneuver
inside Karol’s two-car garage.
“It was quite an achievement,
we ended up with just the one
hole in the wall but it could have
been much worse.”
In contrast, Karol’s favourite
part of the job was painting. He
said it was an enjoyable process
that his sons as well as some boys
from a youth group at a Red Deer
church Karol is a part of could
help out with.
Twenty-six feet long and seven
feet wide, Karol said the craft is
basically a giant canoe, having no
power and resembling the shape
of the ancient Viking sailing ves-
sels.
While the boat is certainly not
a Viking replica and Karol never
meant for it to be one, he did say
that he was certainly inspired by
the Viking design while building it.
Having no engine save the en-
ergy of its occupants, the ship is
propelled solely by oars and is
steered with a wooden rudder.
Karol has designed the ship so
that a mast can be installed later
if he decides to try out some sail-
ing.
Although he has only just got-
ten his fi rst boat in the water,
Karol said he already has plans
in his head for a second project
that will also be a water vessel.
However, he said he might have
to hold off on them for awhile as
Crystal is very happy to have the
garage free again.
In addition to the Viking-esque
boat, Karol also enjoys crafting
medieval weaponry and armour.
He even made a set of shields to
go on the sides of his ship.
Lacombian builds Viking-esque oar ship in garage
CAST OFF – Karol Neumann sets off on Lacombe Lake in his hand-made Viking inspired ship, which he has yet to name. photo submitted
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What you should really know about AFThe tick, tick of a Rolex
watch is very reliable. The
lub-dub of the heart is also
reliable, in early age.
But a report from Johns
Hopkins University says
that over age 40, one in four
women and men, are at risk
of developing atrial fi brilla-
tion, commonly known as
Afi b or AF.
Currently three million
North Americans have AF,
and due to an aging popula-
tion, 50% of those over 80
will develop AF.
We know that old cars
develop trouble when their
electrical system falters
and the same problem hap-
pens to hearts. The heart
beat is controlled by an
electrical reaction located
in the heart’s right upper
chamber, called the right
atrium. AF occurs when
electrical activity becomes
wild and random, that
causes the heart to quiver
and twitch.
Electrical dysfunction in
the heart can be triggered
by several events. One is
called the ‘Holiday Heart
Syndrome’ when there’s
been over consumption of
alcohol. It can also result
from an overactive thyroid.
People who become obese
and develop Type 2 diabetes
resulting in atherosclerosis
(narrowing and hardening)
of coronary arteries, are at
increased risk due to de-
creased blood supply to the
heart’s muscle.
Others, who undergo
bypass surgery, are also
prone to develop AF. The
experience is unnerving
and patients complain that
the irregular heart beat
leaves them feeling that the
heart is going to jump out
of their chest.
Not all AF is equal. Some
attacks of AF last a day or
two, or as long as a week,
and then for no apparent
reason the irregularity dis-
appears. Still others last a
year or more.
Many patients who have
AF are not aware of its
presence and may have no
symptoms. Others com-
plain of fatigue, shortness
of breath, lightheadedness,
dizziness or of an irregular,
rapid and pounding sensa-
tion in the chest.
Regardless of the type
of AF, it results in blood
staying longer in the upper
chambers of the heart. It’s
not an ideal situation as the
longer blood swirls around
in the heart there’s an in-
creased risk of a blood clot
forming which may lead to
stroke.
The question is how to
treat AF.
For instance, prescrip-
tion drugs such as beta-
blockers, calcium channel
blockers and digoxin are
often used to tame AF. In
other cases an electrical
shock is delivered to the
heart, or concentrated ra-
diofrequency waves heat
and destroy the abnormal
electrical signals. If all fails
a surgical approach can be
performed.
The ultimate question is
whether to place patients
on blood thinners such as
warfarin (Coumadin) or
dabigitran (Pradaxa), or
to use aspirin which lubri-
cates blood platelets mak-
ing them less likely to clot.
But today most patients
are given the prescrip-
tion drugs Coumadin or
Pradaxa. This decision is
based on which devil you
pick and which scientifi c
study you believe. For in-
stance, those taking a blood
thinner have less chance of
a stroke, but greater risk of
bleeding than those using
aspirin.
Remember, I’m not your
doctor. But if I were to de-
velop AF I would fi rst try
natural remedies. This
would consist of a daily as-
pirin and 800 IU of Vitamin
E which also lubricates the
blood. In addition, I’d take
one scoop of MagSense
powder daily, or the equiva-
lent amount in a pill, since
magnesium is essential in
helping to regulating the
heart’s electrical rhythm.
Hell will also freeze over
before I’d stop taking 6,000
mg of Vitamin C and 4,000
mg of lysine daily, a combi-
nation powder available in
Health Food Stores which
prevents and reverses
atherosclerosis. See the
dramatic before and af-
ter arterial photos on my
web site www.docgiff.com
which proves this combi-
nation works. A heart with
healthy circulation is less
apt to become irregular.
I’d also continue taking,
in moderation, my favou-
rite alcoholic drink before
dinner. This also lubricates
platelets, increases the
good cholesterol and is a
great relaxant which is also
good for the heart.
See the web site at www.docgiff.com.
The part of the world where cherries
originated is very diffi cult to pinpoint, as
they have supposedly been in existence
since prehistoric times. Today however,
cherries are found all over the world. Birds
love cherries, and so it is believed that due
to their migration habits, they were the
factor most contributing to the spread of
cherries trees.
We tend to see and consume only one
or two varieties of sweet cherries that are
sold in our markets and roadside stands.
However, there are many different ones
that are cultivated around the world.
Three examples of sweet cherries that
would be the most familiar to us would
be Gean, Bing, and Bigaroon. Gean cher-
ries are the most common. They are either
red or black and very sweet. Bing cherries
have skins that are usually not as dark and
their fl esh is substantially more pale, but
they tend to be juicer. Bigaroons are some-
what heart-shaped and their fi rm fl esh can
either be red or yellow.
Cherries do not ripen on their own after
harvesting. Also make sure to buy cherries
that still have their stems attached. Cher-
ries without stems tend to spoil faster as
the stem cavity will expose a part of the
inner fl esh. Cherries can be kept at room
temperature, but as with most fruit, they
will always deteriorate more slowly if kept
in the refrigerator. Store them in a con-
tainer or bag away from strong smelling
foods, as cherries will tend to easily absorb
odours, which will intensely affect their
fl avour. Cherries can be frozen whole or
pitted, but freezing will affect their fl avour
quality and fi rmness. Frozen cherries will
be best used for cooking.
Pitting cherries can be done with either
a knife by cutting them in half, or with a
cherry/olive pitter. These devices look like
a pair of hand pliers. One end has a round
compartment which holds the cherry or
olive, while the other end is equipped with
a ‘spike’ that inserts into the fl esh to push
the pit through the opposite end.
Cherries Jubilee is probably the most
famous cherry recipe. It is recipe that
consists of soaking cherries in a cherry li-
queur, cooking them in a sugar syrup, and
igniting them with brandy. They are boiled
down until the sauce thickens, more cher-
ry liqueur can be added at this point, and
then served over ice cream or cake.
One of my favourite childhood recipes
is one that my mother made for our fam-
ily every cherry season. She calls it cher-
ry soup. It is whole cherries cooked in a
sweet, red, cherry broth with curds made
out of fl our. It may sound odd, but it is very
delicious and can be served either hot or
chilled.
Chef Dez is a food columnist, culinary instruc-tor and cookbook author. Visit him at www.chef-dez.com.
Cherries are a tasty jubilee
Chef
D E Z
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It is fi nally summer time!
I hope you had a wonderful
Canada Day celebration with
friends and family. I have fond
memories of Lacombe; the pa-
rades and pancake breakfasts
and the wonderful fi reworks. My
friends used to live right across
from Cranna Lake and it was the
perfect spot to sit around a warm
fi re and watch the fi reworks.
The parade would go right by
my house in Lacombe so Canada
Day was a lovely, relaxing and
very convenient celebration!
The red and white is every-
where, people go wild with their
patriotic gestures and it makes
the neighbourhood a happier
looking place when people have
gone to the effort of decorating in
our fl ag’s colours.
Magazines are full of kitschy
recipes and clever ways to display
the maple leaf on cakes, in salads
and to generally run the Canada
Day theme all throughout your
afternoon barbecue.
I don’t know of many people
who go to this much effort but I
can really appreciate the food
stylists and photographers who
have taken the time to show us
what can be done.
Red is one of my favorite co-
lours to decorate with and I have
it in multiple rooms in my home.
It is a number one choice for ho-
tels, restaurants and is often used
in fl ags for both nations and mu-
nicipalities.
It is a bold, non-apologetic co-
lour that guarantees a reaction.
I promise you that anytime you
have red present in a room the
eye of the beholder will immedi-
ately fi nd it and physically and
verbally react.
If your favorite colour is red
you are an action-oriented per-
son with a desire to live life to the
fullest.
You desire to live life using all
senses and are a highly tactile
(touch) person, texture, scent,
sight and sound are all used in
your quest for sensuality and
love.
You may also use as much vig-
or in pursuing anger or serving
revenge to the fullest!
It is for this reason that the
colour red is used by businesses
and countries alike as it evokes
feelings of love and pride or war
and the thirst for blood depend-
ing on the country’s desires on
any given day.
This colour can draw a crowd to-
gether to tearfully sing its anthem
or create a pulsating mob of people
ready to see injury be infl icted in a
sporting match. Red is the colour
of passionate feelers, thinkers and
doers and it is not a decorative co-
lour to be trifl ed with!
If you are going to have red
inside your home it is a commit-
ment, if you are going to have red
on the OUTSIDE of your home
it is a life statement – one you
may need to defend to all of your
neighbours.
So I hope you had a wonderful
Canada day and I hope you fl ew
your fl ags with pride, passion and
love.
We live in such a wonderful
country that allows us to be pa-
triotic even to the silly extremes.
Our fl ag and its colours give us
pride and the ability to look up to
our maple leaf and smile.
The simple red and white is
something to be proud and pas-
sionate about, enjoy the summer!
Kim Meckler is an interior designer in Red Deer with Carpet Colour Centre.
Utilizing the colour red in and outside of your home
Kim
M E C K L E R
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20 Lacombe Express Thursday, July 3, 2014
Horoscope
Your impulsive nature is apparent this week, Aries. While this nature has often
served you well, it’s still a smart move to carefully consider all angles before making any big decisions.
Taurus, the goal this week
is to fi nd a happy medium
where you can help others but
remain true to yourself. It may
take a little juggling, but you
can handle it.
ARIESMar 21/Apr 20
TAURUSApr 21/May 21
Gemini, although you are
initially willing to go along
with the group’s plans, in the
long run you want to set off
in your own direction. A few
stragglers may join you.
Cancer, professional
obligations may prevent you
from spending time with loved
ones, but only if you let them.
Let higher-ups know where
your priorities lie.
GEMINIMay 22/Jun 21
CANCERJun 22/Jul 22
Leo, share your emotions
with a friend, especially if the
friendship does not seem to
be going in the direction you
had hoped. Keep the lines of
communication open
at all times.
Virgo, you may think your
intentions are obvious to
others, but sometimes you
send mixed signals. You may
have to be more concise to
achieve your desired results.
LEOJul 23/Aug 23
VIRGOAug 24/Sept 22
Take the high road, Libra.
Leading by example has
always been your forte, and
taking the high road now is a
great example to set for those
around you.
It can be quite diffi cult to keep
your cool when you are feeling
emotional, Scorpio. Channel
any nervous energy you have
into a productive project
this week.
LIBRASept 23/Oct 23
SCORPIOOct 24/Nov 22
Sagittarius, you are on a
quest for a deep connection.
You will not be content with
mere friendship, but desire
something that is more
intimate and meaningful.
You are in high demand this
week, Capricorn. You have the
ability to get things done when
others struggle with similar
tasks. Keep up the good work.
SAGITTARIUSNov 23/Dec 21
CAPRICORNDec 22/Jan 20
Aquarius, you just may fi nd
yourself on shaky ground
while juggling multiple
responsibilities this week.
Don’t let the stress of this
juggling act get the better
of you.
Pisces, you fi nd yourself face-
to-face with your biggest fears
this week. Draw on your inner
strength and you will conquer
any obstacle.
AQUARIUSJan 21/Feb 18
PISCESFeb 19/Mar 20
CLUES ACROSS 1. Sanford, FL school 4. Indicates outer 8. Container counterbalance 10. Domestic cat genus 11. Cools down 12. Intolerant people 13. Take hold of 15. Corner bar 16. By way of 17. Microwave amplifi er 18. Take up again 20. “Hawaii Five-O” star 23. A sphere
24. 007’s creator 25. Downton Abbey network 26. Rapper __ Lo 27. Taxi 28. Romaine 29. Mum of China 36. From Haiti 37. Fatuous 38. Make fun of 39. A doctrine 40. African plant species 41. Dry red wine 43. Korean monetary unit 44. US airbase in Krygyzstan
45. Do work 46. Czech capital (alt. sp.) 47. Crafty CLUES DOWN 1. Mark of infamy 2. Of the lower back 3. Crimp 4. Brain wave test 5. Pulled apart 6. Leatherwoods 7. Thessaly mountain 9. R. Devereux, 1st Earl of 10. Leg bones
12. Most branchy 14. Favorable argument 15. Wooden plug 18. Stroke 19. Fukien dialect 21. Special interest
infl uencer 22. Many not ands 25. Political organizations 26. Bunco game 27. 22nd Greek letter 28. Metal container 29. Beach shelter 30. Detective Spade 31. Strike
CLUES DOWN (cont.) 32. Establish by law 33. Massive compact halo
objects 34. Unwind 35. In a base manner 36. ___ mass: abnormal
growth 38. Canadian law
enforcers 42. Scrap of cloth
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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 dark-er line. You already have a few num-bers to get you started. Remember: You must not repeat the numbers 1 through 9 in the same line, column or 3x3 box.
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Accounting .......................... 1010Acupuncture........................1020Advocate/Mediation ............1025Antique Dealers & Stores ...1027Automotive ..........................1029Bands & DJ s ......................1030Beauty/Cosmetic ................1040Bookkeeping .......................1050Cabinet Makers ...................1054Child Care/Caregivers .........1060Carpentry ............................1062Car Rentals .........................1064Cat Work .............................1065Cleaning .............................1070Clerical................................1080Construction .......................1085Consulting ...........................1090Contractors ......................... 1100Computer Services ..............1110Drafting & Design................ 1120Eavestroughing ................... 1130Educational ......................... 1140Electrical ............................. 1150Entertainment ..................... 1160Escorts................................ 1165Farm Equipment ................. 1168Financial ............................. 1170Fireplaces ........................... 1175Flooring............................... 1180Food/Catering ..................... 1190Furnace Cleaning ............... 1193Glass Shops ....................... 1196Mobile Glass Shops ............ 1197Handyman Services ...........1200Health Care......................... 1210Income Tax .........................1220Insurance ............................ 1130Landscaping .......................1240Land Mapping .....................1250Legal Services ....................1260Limousine Services ............1270Massage Therapy ...............1280Mechanical .........................1285Misc. Services ....................1290Moving & Storage ...............1300Oilfi eld .................................1305Painters/Decorators ............ 1310Personal Services ...............1315Pet Services .......................1318Photography .......................1320Plumbing & Heating ............1330Printing................................1335Rental - Equipment .............1340Rental - Misc .......................1350Repair Service ....................1360Roofi ng ...............................1370Snow Removal ....................1380Travel ..................................1385Upholstery ..........................1390Well Drilling ........................1400Welding ............................... 1410Window Cleaning ................1420Yard Care ............................1430
Cleaning 1070CLEAN FREAK FOR HIREAvail. to start cleaning houses
on July 7. Call: Sharla at 403-357-7801 pls leave msg.
Contractors 1100BLACK CAT CONCRETE Garage/patios/rv pads sidewalks/driveways Dean 403-505-2542
CONCRETE???We’ll do it all...Free est.Call E.J. Construction Jim 403-358-8197 or
Eavestroughing1130VELOX EAVESTROUGH
Cleaning & Repairs.Reasonable rates. 340-9368
Misc.Services 1290
CENTRAL PESTCONTROL LTD. Comm/res.Locally owned. BBB member.403-373-6182 [email protected]
Painters/Decorators1310JG PAINTING, 25 yrs. exp. Free Est. 403-872-8888
Start your career!See Help Wanted
Classifieds...costs so littleSaves you so much!
Buy & Sell#1500 - #1990
Aircraft ..............................1510Antiques & Art ..................1520Auctions ............................1530Bicycles ............................1540Building Supplies ..............1550Business Machines ..........1560Cameras & Accessories ..1570Children’s Items ................1580Clothing ............................1590Computers ........................1600Concert & Event Tickets ..1610Equipment - Misc. ............1620Equipment - Heavy ..........1630Tools ................................1640Farmers’ Market &Food Basket......................1650Firewood ..........................1660Lumber ............................1670Garden Supplies ..............1680Lawn Tractors ..................1690Health, Dietary, Beauty ....1700Household Appliances......1710Household Furnishings ....1720TV’s, Stereos, VCR’s ........1730Hot Tubs & Accessories ..1740Jewellery ..........................1750Kid’s Deals........................1755Misc. For Sale ..................1760Musical Instruments..........1770Music Lessons..................1780Piano & Organs ................1790Office Supplies ................1800Pets & Supplies ................1810Pet Services ....................1820Cats ..................................1830Dogs ................................1840Sports Cards ....................1850Sporting Goods ................1860Collectors’ Items ..............1870Swap, Barter & Trade ......1880Travel Packages ..............1900Wedding Supplies ............1910Recycled Products............1920Wanted to Buy ..................1930Items to Give Away ..........1940
Auctions 1530BIG STRAPPER
AUCTIONSSALES EVERY WED. @ 6 pm.
Moose Hall 2 miles south of Ponoka on 2A
WE BUY FOR CASH.
403-304-4791 Check website for full listing
www.bigstrapperauctions.net
Moving AuctionSunday July 6- 10 a.m.
Bowden Lions HallBowden A.B.
Full listing & pictures..www.pilgrimauction.com
Pilgrim Auction403-556-5531
BuildingSupplies 1550
DOOR, solid core cedar clad 2’ with frame, possible for sauna/cabin. Carpenter
appraised, $100. 403-227-2976
Children'sItems 1580LEAPSTER L’MAX GAME
with extra game & tv cables. $25. 403-314-9603
Clothing 1590SKIRT/JACKET, buckskin, Ladies, Extra small. From South Africa. Mint!. $200.
403-227-2976
Tools 1640SMALL elec. air compres-sor and hose, etc. $50 403-358-7678
Firewood 1660AFFORDABLE
Homestead FirewoodSpruce & Pine - Split
7 days/wk. 403-304-6472
Firewood 1660LOGS
Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar.
Price depends on location. Lil Mule Logging
403-318-4346
Now Offering Hotter, Cleaner BC Birch. All Types. P.U. / Delivery. Lyle 403-783-2275
GardenSupplies 1680
GARDEN HOSE reel and 50’+ of hose. $25.
403-304-5434
HouseholdAppliances 1710FRIDGE, G. E. Self defrost
$40; WASHER & Dryer,Maytag H.D. , gas.
$100. set. 403-742-4330
HouseholdFurnishings17203 PC. Mahogany wall unit $125; 403-358-5568
KENMORE dryer 220 V $150 403-358-5568
MICROWAVE STAND.with 3 drawers, 2 cupboards.
$100. 403-342-0103
MOVINGLIVING ROOM,
3 piece set, sofa, loveseat, chair, blue swivel chair,
$150. for ALL.403-742-4330 lve. msg.
SINGLE box spring $40; 2 swivel metal bar stools,
black, $40/pair 403-346-0674
StereosTV's, VCRs 1730P2 w/15 games $75 403-782-3847
WII w/9 games $140 403-782-3847
X BOX w/30 games $160 403-782-3847
Misc. forSale 1760
3 PC Red SamsoniteLuggage Set. Good cond.
$25. 403-314-9603
4 DRAWER large wooden desk $100 403-318-9043
Glasses for Sale:Have a set 16 Libbey/Imperial 13oz glasses.They have never been
used. Asking $15. Pick up only. 403 358 3073
SAMSONITE Green Suit Bag. Good cond. $10.
403-314-9603
WINE making equipment $55; Coleman dbl. high
queen size air bed w/elec. pump $35, 2 golf carts w/2
bags $10/pair.; Ladies clothing size 12-14,
$2 - $10; 403-343-2618
MusicalInstruments1770GUITAR AMP, Rocker, for beginners, 7 Watt. Asking
$30. 403-227-2976
Cats 1830BEAUTIFUL tabby kittens
spotted and striped, Grey, Orange& Dusty Rose.
Free to loving home. 403-782-3130
CRUELLY trapped and dumped in the country, orange and white neutered Male 403-782-3130
Dogs 1840
AMERICAN BULLDOG PUPPIES.
We’ve got 8 awesome pups (6 males and 2 females) ready for their forever homes on July 2nd!!!
These ABRA registered purebred American Bulldog pups are beautiful, smart
and make wonderful family pets. Our puppies are raised in a loving home and come from excellent bloodlines!!
Your puppy will comevaccinated, dewormed
and with its papers.Call 403-782-8950 or email
[email protected] inquiries only.
SportingGoods 1860
LADIES RH golf clubs 9 pc. and bag
$100 403-342-7107
WANTED TO BUY, used ladies cruiser bicycle,
no frills, for recreation purposes only. 403-346-9215
Agricultural#2000 - #2290
Farm Equipment ..............2010Haying Equipment ............2020Tractors ............................2030Combines & Headers ......2040Fertilizer Equipment..........2050Misc. Farm Machinery ......2060Equipment Wanted ..........2070Farm Custom Work ..........2080Farm Auctions ..................2090Livestock ..........................2100Livestock - Exotic..............2110Sheep ..............................2120Poultry ..............................2130Horses ..............................2140Horse Boarding ................2150Riding Supplies ................2160Horse/Stock Trailers ........2170Pasture Wanted ................2180Grain, Feed, Hay ..............2190Seed Grain ......................2200Seeding & Tillage ............2210
FarmEquipment 2010
MILLAR ROTARY RAKE1100. $5500 obo.8 SILAGE BUNKS.
Various prices. 403-227-2977 or 506-1811
HayingEquipment 20201069 DIESEL NH bale wagon w/extended table, good tires/paint;1069 GAS NH w/Afl o brake, elect. ignition, good tires/paint, both in exc. cond. 403-335-4581
Tractors 2030JOHN DEERE 4320 Tractor. Approx. 6000 hrs. Front end loader, complete w/8’ snow blade attachment. Exc. cond.
Sold farm. $13,500.ALSO John Deere 14’ Disc & Cultivator. 403-350-1007
or 403-782-3617
EquipmentWanted 2070
WANTED THIS FALL by local experienced
seasoned hunters. Goose & duck hunting permission
on fi elds where guides don’t have it fully booked &
sewed up for the whole season. Call Doug at
403-347-7968
Farm CustomWork 2080CUSTOM HEAVY DISCING
Hay & Pasture LandSubsoiling & Scraper Work
Equipment RentalsCall Field 403-506-0592
Livestock 2100ANGUS BULLS,
large selection of quality 2 yr. olds & yearlings,
performance info avail, fully guaranteed.
LLB Angus 1-403-742-4226
RED ANGUS BULLSYearlings & 2 year olds.
Quiet disposition. Delivered. Cripps Cattle Company
403-391-2648
Horses 2140WANTED: all types of
horses. Processing locally in Lacombe weekly.
403-651-5912
Grain, FeedHay 2190
LACOMBE COUNTRY FEED STORE,
Come see us at:4836 45A St. Lacombe, Ab
ALL THE FEED YOUR ANIMALS NEED!
403-782-3333Dealer of Masterfeeds
TIMOTHY & Brome square bales, great for horses, ap-
prox. 60 lbs. put up dry and covered, $5/bale
Sylvan area. 403-887-2798
For Rent#3000 - #3200
Acreages/Farms ..............3010Houses/Duplexes ............3020Condos/Townhouses........3030Manufactured Homes ......3040Four Plexes/Six Plexes ....3050Suites ..............................3060Cottages/Seasonal ..........3070Roommates Wanted ........3080Rooms for Rent................3090Motels/Hotels ..................3100Offices ..............................3110Stores/Commercial ..........3120Industrial ..........................3130Warehouse Space............3140Garage Space..................3150Storage Space ................3160Land ................................3170Pasture ............................3180Mobile Lot ........................3190Misc. for Rent ..................3200
Wanted to Rent#3250 - #3390
Acreages/Farms ..............3255Houses/Duplexes ............3260Suites ..............................3270Rooms..............................3280Manufactured Homes ......3290Housesitting Wanted ........3300Garage Space..................3310Storage Space ................3320Stores/Commercial ..........3330Office Space ....................3340Industrial ..........................3350Warehouse Space............3360Resorts & Cottages..........3370Pasture/Land....................3380Mobile Lot ........................3390
ManufacturedHomes 3040BLUFFTON 3 bdrm. mo-bile home, on horse ranch, 5 appls, 2 bath, 2 decks, small yard, some pets wel-come, bring 1 or 2 horses, riding facilities, all utils. incld’, also board for 1 horse, $1500. rent/dd. 403-843-3684
Offices 31102000 SQ.FT. OFFICE,
4836 51 Street.Parking is avail. $1800/mo.
403-343-9300
Pasture 3180PASTURE FOR 100 year-lings. 403-848-2178 or
reply to Box 53 Alhambra, AB T0M 0C0
MobileLot 3190
PADS $450/mo.Brand new park in Lacombe.
Spec Mobiles. 3 Bdrm.,2 bath. As Low as $75,000. Down payment $4000. Call at anytime. 403-588-8820
Real Estate#4000 - #4190
Realtors & Services..........4010Houses for Sale................4020Houses Wanted................4030Condos/Townhouses ........4040Acreages ..........................4050Acreages Wanted ............4060Farms/Land ......................4070Farms/Land Wanted ........4080Manufactured/Mobile Homes ..................4090Income Property ..............4100Commercial Property ......4110Industrial Property ............4120Cottages/Resort Property ..4130Businesses for Sale..........4140Buildings for Sale ............4150Lots for Sale ....................4160Out of Town Property ......4170Investment Opportunities ..4180Mortgages Bought/Sold....4190
HousesFor Sale 4020
CUSTOM BUILTNEW HOMES
by Mason Martin HomesKyle, 403-588-2550
MUST SELL1217 sq.ft. duplex.4 bdrm., $191,900.
403-588-2550
MUST SELLNew Home. 1335 sq.ft.
bi-level, 24x23 att. garage.403-588-2550
VILLAGE of Delburne.Affordable, move in ready
home. Open fl oor plan, fenced yard, 2 car heated
garage, 2 full baths, 4 bdrms. + den
$244,900 403-352-8490
Condos/Townhouses4040
NEW CONDO1000 sq.ft. 2 bdrm., 2 bath.
$192,000. 403-588-2550
Acreages 4050
ACREAGE FOR SALEEast of Didsbury, 10.25 acres,exceptionally reno’d main
house, second house, shop,machine shed, barn, other out buildings, fenced, 2 waterers. Quiet, well-treed & landscaped.
Asking $709,000. See ComFree.com #518693 for photos & details. 403-335-3359
ManufacturedHomes 4090
2008 16 x 76 LIBERTY mobile to be moved, tan, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, oak cabinets, very good cond,
$69,000. Karl 403-373-3419
Cottages/ResortProperty 4130
LAKE FRONT LOTSFOR SALE
PINE LAKE - ALBERTA Lots have been developed
to house recreational vehicles or park model.
SEASONAL LOT RENTALS“Cheapest in the area”
$3000/seasonal 306-402-7776www.sandycovepinelake.com
InvestmentOpportunities4180
LACOMBEExcellent investment
in this 5-Plex at5460 54 Ave.
A Performa & appraisal available upon request.
CAP RATE is 6.1%Rents range from
$1125 - $1400 /month.Bldg. is only 12 yrs. old.
Lot is 50’x214’.Asking $799,000.Craig MacKenzie Realty Executive
Red Deer 403-302-0820
Transportation#5000-5300
Automotive Services ........5010Antique & Classic Autos ....5020Cars ..................................5030SUV’s................................5040Trucks ..............................5050Heavy Trucks....................5060Vans/Buses ......................5070Motorcycles ......................5080Campers ..........................5090Motorhomes......................51005th Wheels........................5110Holiday Trailers ................5120Tent Trailers ......................5130Utility Trailers ....................5140ATV’s ................................5150Boats & Marine ................5160Snowmobiles ....................5170Tires, Parts & Accessories ......................5180Auto Wreckers ..................5190Vehicles Wanted ..............5200Car/Truck Rental ..............5210Recreational VehicleRental ..............................5220Trailer Rental ....................5230Misc. Automotive ..............5240RV’s ..................................5300
AutomotiveServices 5010 RED’S AUTO. Free scrap vehicle & metal removal. We travel. May pay cash
for vehicle. AMVIC APPROVED. 403-396-7519
Cars 5030
2012 FUSION SE only 10,000 kms, exc. cond. no gst $16,900 403-350-6434
2010 LINCOLN MKZ, white, 21,000 km. As new.
$25,500. 403-783-2805
2003 DODGE Neon loaded safetied 403-352-6995
2001 VOLVO S60. Loaded, very good cond. 182,000 km. $6500. 403-343-2058
2000 Chrysler Neon, 2L, 4 dr.,5 spd. Clean. 403-318-3040
Trucks 5050
2001 SILVERADO 4x4, 8500 winch, snow tires, topper, $6500 obo. 403-304-1013
1994 CHEV Z71 e/c, fuel tank c/w 12V pump,
tool box, runs good. 361,000 km. $4000. 403-343-2058
1988 CHEV Sierra, 1/2 ton very clean. 403-318-3040
Motorhomes 5100
1991 ALLEGRO-BAY 29’.Class A, 35,000 miles,
Generator, AC, Rear Bed,Exc. Cond. $10,000 obo.
Call 403-442-3837
FifthWheels 5110
2011 ALPINE 39’, 4 slides, satellite dish, 7500 w generator, king
bed, $49,900. 403 358-403, 357-9541
Tires, PartsAcces. 5180REBEL alum. tool box $100 403-358-5568
AutoWreckers 5190RED’S AUTO. Free Scrap Vehicle & Metal Removal.
AMVIC APPROVED. We travel. May pay cash
for vehicle. 403-396-7519
Misc.Automotive 5240
FREE removal of scrap vehicles. Will pay cash for
some. 403-304-7585
Public Notice#6000
Public Notices ..................6010Special Features ..............6050
Fencing 1169CHAINLINK FENCING
Commercial/ResidentialDog Runs/ 403-304-5055
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July 4 - 6July 4 - 63 DAY 3 DAY SALESALE
$8.80/kg
$3.99lb
Yellow Nectarines
Breyers Classic
Canadian Canadian Harvest Harvest BreadBread
Co-op Gold Co-op Gold Soft DrinksSoft Drinks
Purex Purex Bathroom Bathroom
TissueTissue
Armstrong Cheese
Co-op Co-op T-Bone or T-Bone or
Wing Grilling Wing Grilling SteaksSteaks
each$4.99
each$2.99
each$2.99
each$2.49
each$2.98
each$4.99
each$9.99
$16.51/kg
$6.99 Ripe & Ready To Eat -
Produce of California - 4lb Box
170g Package - Imported - Organic
Frozen Dessert - 1.66L - First 2 450g 12x355ml
Double, Ultra
Double or EnviroCare - 12 Rolls -
First 2
Cheddar or Pizza
Mozzarella - 900g - First 2
Cut In-Store from Canada
AA Grade Beef or
Higher - Aged 14 Days - Value Pack
- First 2lb
plus dep & Enviro
Large Eggs Large EggsMaple Maple
Leaf Pork Leaf Pork TenderloinsTenderloins
each$3.99
18 Pack
Random Cryovac Wrapped - 2 Per
Package
Blueberries, Blueberries, Raspberries Raspberries
or or BlackberriesBlackberries