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BY BRIAN VOSSENLacombe Express
Lacombe is well known for its his-
torical ties and preservation of its lo-
cal history.
As such, the City is dotted with
many historical buildings, some of
which have been converted to muse-
ums.
One such building is the Lacombe
Blacksmith Shop Museum, which
functions both as a historical muse-
um and a functioning smithy.
Bill Marquardt, who manages the
Lacombe Blacksmith Shop Museum,
said that he believes having a muse-
um like this acts as a tourist attrac-
tion for those interested in history
and also enriches the community.
“I think it’s important,” said Mar-
quardt. “(When communities) have
something of historical value, people
come in.”
Marquardt added that being able
to learn about history in a hands
on way, such as how the Blacksmith
Shop offers, is more valuable than
learning about it from a history book
or other document.
He said he enjoys being able to
pass on the knowledge to the visitors
of the museum and hopes he encour-
ages them to pass on those histories
as well.
“If you can get someone interested
in this type of thing, they can do the
advertising for you,” said Marquardt.
He added that, just as people go to
school to learn reading and writing
from teachers, museums and those
knowledgeable in their background
are needed to teach local histories.
“I guess in a way I am teaching
people about where these different
things come from,” said Marquardt.
Lacombe’s Blacksmith Shop is one
of the oldest in Alberta.
More importantly, it is one of the
oldest working blacksmith shops in
the province and even still uses its
original forge.
In fact, the shop has been working
and active since it was built in 1902,
said Marquardt.
He added that, while there are old-
er blacksmith shops in Alberta, he
knows of none that have been active
for the amount of time Lacombe’s
has.
While the Lacombe Blacksmith
Shop Museum still functions as a
working smithy, it has not been used
for commercial purposes since 1987.
In 1991, the Lacombe & District
Historical Society purchased the
shop and restored it as a museum.
Today, the Lacombe Blacksmith
Shop still houses much of its origi-
nal equipment. It is also housed in
its original building, which follows
the typical ‘boomtown front’ design
of many of Alberta’s smaller com-
munities.
For the building to be operational
since its construction in 1902 is also
a great feat.
Alfred Jacob Weddle was the origi-
nal owner of the shop but the shop
changed hands several times in the
fi rst seven years of its existence.
At that time, there were few tools
in the shop, said Marquardt. There
were only two anvils, some hammers
and forges to heat up the metal.
Over the years however, the
amount of equipment in the shop
grew.
Marquardt said that tools were of-
ten hard to come by and needed to be
designed for a specifi c purpose.
“The blacksmith, being what he
is, made his own tools,” said Mar-
quardt.
Some tools, Marquardt went on,
were so specifi c that they might only
be used once or twice a year.
He added that some of the tools
blacksmiths were commissioned to
build were also custom-made.
Marquardt said he fi rst developed
an interested with metal work by vis-
iting the blacksmith shop with his
dad as a kid.
That interest, as well as a desire to
preserve history, led Marquardt to
his involvement with the Lacombe
Blacksmith Shop Museum.
While he had experience with
welding before, Marquardt said he
had no experience as a blacksmith
prior to getting involved with the
Blacksmith Shop Museum about 25
years ago.
“Blacksmithing is a little bit differ-
ent,” said Marquardt. “What black-
smithing is, is re-shaping the metal.”
By the time Marquardt fi rst tried
his hand at blacksmithing, he was
well into his adulthood at the age of
65.
He said he didn’t know what he was
doing at fi rst and ended up wrecking
a lot of pieces, but eventually found
a book that had step by step instruc-
tions on blacksmithing techniques
and so he taught himself the trade.
Lacombe Blacksmith Shop preserves pioneer traditionsMuseum offers engaging tourist attraction while enriching the community
CAREFUL CRAFTSMAN – Karl Beller inspects a piece as he shapes it with hammer and anvil at a black-smithing demonstration on July 1 at the Lacombe Blacksmith Shop Museum. Brian Vossen/Lacombe Express
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NICE SHOT - Colleen Campbell makes a putt on the ninth green at the Ladies Open recently at the Lacombe Golf and Country Club. Brian Vossen/Lacombe Express
Companies continue to lend a hand to
those affected by the recent fl ooding across
parts of the province.
Four Alberta RV dealerships; Lacombe
RV, Roadmaster RV of Leduc, Fraserway
RV Calgary and Fraserway RV Edmonton
are banding together to raise $300,000 for
the fl ood relief efforts through Samaritan’s
Purse Canada and Canadian Red Cross.
Until July 21, each of the dealerships
will donate $1,000 from every RV sold to
Samaritan’s Purse Canada or Canadian
Red Cross to help the Albertans who were
displaced or are otherwise needing assis-
tance due to the fl ooding of their homes
and communities.
Fraserway has already assisted Samari-
tan’s Purse in their immediate disaster re-
sponse and will continue to do so.
Meanwhile, Desjardins Group (Desjar-
dins) and Western Financial Group (West-
ern) also announced this week that the
organizations are teaming up to donate
$200,000 to disaster relief in Alberta after
horrendous fl ooding devastated several
rural and urban communities throughout
the province.
In addition to the direct donation, Des-
jardins will also raise money for the Red
Cross Alberta Floods Fund through its
caisse network in Quebec and Ontario,
while Western has put plans in place to
launch an online fundraising system for
employees to provide direct support to lo-
cal communities affected by the fl oods.
“We are deeply saddened to see how this
terrible tragedy has impacted families and
communities across Alberta,” said Mo-
nique F. Leroux, chair of the board, presi-
dent, and CEO of Desjardins Group.
“In the coming days and weeks, we en-
courage all Canadians to donate whatever
support they can provide to help with the
recovery and rebuilding process.”
As part of the $200,000 donation, Desjar-
dins and Western will each provide $100,000
to the Western Communities Foundation.
The Foundation will in turn work with
local municipalities and charitable groups
to identify opportunities that will provide
direct support to the affected communities.
“In times like these, every little bit of as-
sistance helps,” said John Jenner, execu-
tive director of the Western Communities
Foundation.
“We will work with our local communi-
ties and charitable groups to ensure that
this money will go to the people who truly
need assistance.”
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RV dealerships among companies signing on for fl ood relief
BY BRIAN VOSSENLacombe Express
Lacombe Police Service needs
more boots on the ground.
And it looks like it will be get-
ting them sooner than expected.
At its regular meeting on June
24, City council voted unani-
mously to endorse the hiring of a
new Lacombe Police Service con-
stable as soon as possible rather
than waiting until January of
next year as originally planned.
Due to several unforeseen in-
stances, the Lacombe Police Ser-
vice is in need of another police
offi cer to help out with staffi ng
during the busy summer months
when many members are away
for vacation.
Chief Steve Murray said the
only solution to this problem to
hire the new member earlier than
scheduled. “We just don’t have
qualifi ed police offi cers sitting
out there waiting to be called up
for casual work,” said Murray.
“The ability to hire temporary
police offi cers doesn’t even exist
in this province.”
Murray said that, in order for
Lacombe’s police offi cers to do
their job safely and effi ciently,
there can never be less than two
members working at a time.
In order to make sure there
are suffi cient members to meet
that requirement at all times,
Lacombe’s police offi cers are di-
vided up into teams of three.
However, in practice, these
teams function as teams of two
more often than not. Because of
commitments like court, train-
ing and vacations, one member is
usually not available and so each
team has an “extra” member to
ensure there are always at least
two police offi cers on duty.
Right now, Lacombe Police Ser-
vice has enough staff for three
teams of three members each.
The fourth team consists of only
two members and often needs to
be supplemented from members
of other teams. In order to bring
the fourth team up to three mem-
bers, Lacombe Police Service
had already budgeted to hire a
new member to start in January
of 2014. Now, with many offi cers
being gone on summer holidays,
the LPS has been forced to fi ll the
staff with overtime offi cers.
Murray said that overtime is
not a practical option as it costs
the City twice as much in sala-
ries. He added it is also not safe
for the offi cers working on what
should be their days off as fatigue
can lead to more illness and poor
decision making. That affects the
safety of Lacombians, who rely
on the LPS to provide a service
and keep them safe, he said.
Luckily, because of the way the
LPS’ benefi ts plan works, the sal-
aries of the offi cers on long-term
disability are being paid by the
benefi t providers, not the City.
This means that there is a little
extra money in the budget for
the police service. Murray said
some of this extra cash has gone
to paying overtime for employees
already, but it can also go towards
paying the salary of the new offi -
cer.
Also, because Lacombe Police
Service had already started the
hiring process for a new member
in January, they already have
three currently serving offi cers
screened and ready for approval.
Murray said that the police ser-
vice hopes to have the new mem-
ber working in Lacombe by the
end of the month.
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BY AMELIA NAISMITHBlack Press
Wolf Creek Public School
division is taking further
steps to ensure the well be-
ing of gay, lesbian, trans-
gender and cross-dressing
students and staff with a
new procedure.
Although it’s still a work
in progress, Wolf Creek
Public Schools (WCPS)
Sexual Orientation and
Gender Identity procedure
is nearing the end of its
draft stages.
“I’d like to see it opera-
tion by fall,” superinten-
dant Larry Jacobs told
trustees.
The procedure is a mix of
procedures from Vancou-
ver’s school division and an
Edmonton public school’s
division. Jacobs blended
the models to create one
that would fi t Wolf Creek
schools and was more ‘user
friendly.’
“Some of the language
in the original two was a
little bit clunky and it was
spoken to from a very big
jurisdictional perspective.
We don’t have the kinds of
tools they get, or the kinds
of programming.”
Since reformatting the
models, Jacobs released
the draft to WCPS staff for
comment; he’s discovered
the policies surrounding
gender-segregated activi-
ties still need work.
The procedure reads: “To
the greatest extent possi-
ble, schools should reduce
or eliminate the practice
of segregating students by
gender (with the exception
of already established sin-
gle gender-based alterna-
tive programs). In the class-
room activities or school
programs where students
are segregated by gender,
all students should be given
the option to be included in
the group that corresponds
with their consistently as-
serted gender identity.”
A staff member asked Ja-
cobs if the section included
sports, “Because the con-
cern from a lot of people
is does that now mean you
could have, quote, a man
playing on a women’s team,
when they refer to it as a
medical gender man play-
ing on a women’s team,”
said Jacobs.
Jacobs says rewording
is still needed to make the
draft’s phrasing clear.
“And I can just clarify,
maybe sports teams are the
exception.”
Except for comments on
wording, WCPS staff hasn’t
negatively viewed the pro-
cedure.
“It’s not being negative-
ly portrayed. I think a lot
of people feel it could be
cumbersome to implement,
especially in smaller rural
schools. Because you’ll no-
tice they’re talking about
separate spaces and that
can be a challenge in some
of these schools. But I don’t
think anybody is against
the concept,” said Jacobs.
The policy is relevant and
will directly affect students
within the division, as Ja-
cobs says there have been
cross-dressing students
who considered themselves
the opposite sex.
Along with ensuring
students, staff and family
members of all sexual ori-
entation and gender identi-
ties feel safe and welcome
within the schools, and all
of their needs — including
changing rooms — are met,
the procedure addresses
consequences for discrimi-
natory comments and ac-
tions, both physical and
digital, such as email or
facebook.
Jacobs says it isn’t
enough to punish students
with acts such as suspen-
sion; the consequences,
such as apologies and let-
ters written to the affected
family, need to be remedial
and teach the offender how
to appropriately interact
with gay, lesbian, transgen-
der and cross-dressing stu-
dents and staff.
Appropriate consequenc-
es will be in effect across the
division and don’t exclude
staff members behaving in
a discriminatory manner.
However, consequences
such as suspensions aren’t
being taken out of the divi-
sion’s vocabulary.
Instead its suspension
powers are growing. “We
have the authority to sus-
pend students for things
they’ve done over the week-
end if it’s going to affect
school Monday morning.”
Jacobs feels students and
parents believe if some-
thing transgresses off
school grounds, outside
of school hours it can’t be
touched by the school, but
Jacobs says if it’s going to
affect the school’s environ-
ment and health the school
can inject itself into the
situation.
“So many people be-
lieve once they’re at home
they’re safe; they can say
anything they want.”
Division eyes gender identity initiative
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BY BRIAN VOSSENLacombe Express
Lacombe residents who en-
joy a stroll around Cranna Lake
will soon be able to add other
exercises to their workout rou-
tines.
This summer, City of La-
combe Recreation and Culture
will be installing a number of
outdoor fi tness machines along
the Cranna Lake trail system.
Sandi Stewart, manager of
recreation and culture, said
that the project will hopefully
encourage people to get fi t and
make more use of Lacombe’s
trail system.
“We’re hoping it entices more
people to work out,” said Stew-
art.
Outdoor fi tness equipment
parks have been around in the
area for about the last fi ve years
and are quite popular in Red
Deer, said Stewart.
This is the fi rst time such
equipment will be installed in
Lacombe.
At this point, Stewart said
she is just waiting to hear back
from a few references and
quotes before going ahead and
purchasing the equipment to be
installed.
“We’re basically just now in
the fi nal stages of doing the ref-
erence checks,” said Stewart.
She added that she hopes the
equipment will be ready to use
by the end of the summer.
Funding for the project will
be coming from donations as
well as budgeted dollars from
the City of Lacombe, Stewart
said.
Recently, Lacombe Recre-
ation and Culture received
$1,000 from the local RBC and
Stewart said they are continu-
ing to accept further donations.
Currently, exercise equip-
ment with non-moving parts
exists in Lacombe along the
Elizabeth Lake trail courtesy of
an initiative from the Lacombe
in Motion group. While Cranna
Lake’s equipment won’t work
the same way as a weight ma-
chine in a gym, the machines
will have moving parts allowing
different exercises than their
non-moving counterparts.
Stewart said that most of the
machines work with the user’s
own body weight and muscles
to perform an exercise.
Instead of being placed all to-
gether in a sort of ‘fi tness park’
area, Stewart said the City is in-
stead planning to place individ-
ual modules at intervals along
the Cranna Lake trail system.
That way, when people go out
for a walk along the trails, they
can stop off at intervals to per-
form exercises and then contin-
ue on their walks.
Because of this, the City has
focused on getting equipment
that deals with core and upper
body strength exercises for this
project, she added.
Stewart is still waiting to
hear back from some quotes
and references, so she said she
is not sure which machines will
be purchased or how many of
them. However, she did say she
is hoping for at least six to be
installed.
While the equipment will be
dispersed in individual stops,
Stewart said the City is trying
to focus on getting machines
that allow for simultaneous
use.
She said that much of the
equipment is designed to have
two users at once and some
even have designs for three
or four people to do exercises
at the same time on the same
piece of equipment.
Stewart said that the Cranna
Lake area was chosen because
those trails are the most used of
Lacombe’s trail system.
She added that further, more
‘park’ style outdoor fi tness ar-
eas are a possibility in the more
distant future as well.
Fitness equipment to be installed
NEW CITIZENS - Lacombe residents Alex and Keila Streicher received their Canadian citizenships during a ceremony last week. The couple are originally from Brazil and came to Canada in 2008. Alex is employed as a graphic designer at the Lacombe Express. Jenna Swan/Red Deer Express
Thursday, July 4, 2013 Lacombe Express 7
When I was in my fi rst year of
journalism school, one of my pro-
fessors gave me a piece of advice
that has stuck with me my entire
career.
He told my fellow classmates and
I to never take anything at face val-
ue, look at everything with a criti-
cal eye, always do our research and
never assume something is true
just because someone else said so.
It turned out to be great advice
not only for my career, but in ev-
eryday life as well. In this age of
technology we now live in, infor-
mation is more accessible than it
ever has been in the past.
However, that also means that
there is more misinformation out
there to sort through than there
ever has been before. I don’t think
that reporters are the only ones
who could do with learning how
to sort through fact from fi ction
either.
I fi nd it frustrating when people
blindly follow trends, promote
movements or present ‘facts’ with-
out properly doing their research
fi rst.
I see this a lot on facebook. One
of my friends will post a link to an
article, or write a status about a
bogus public safety announcement
thinking they are helping some-
one when in truth they are being
played for saps.
A lot of the time, these articles
aren’t completely false (though
they can also be perfectly bogus)
but they aren’t entirely true either.
There are a lot of people out
there who like to present only cer-
tain facts while hiding others to
better make whatever point they
are making.
A few weeks ago, I saw a friend
post an article that claimed to be
a public safety announcement
directly from the RCMP. The ar-
ticle read that if you are driving at
night and someone throws eggs at
your windshield, you should not
use your windshield wiper fl uid
to remove the egg from your wind-
shield.
If you do, the combination of
egg and water will produce a milky
substance that will impair your vi-
sion so badly you will be forced to
stop and scrape the mess off your
vehicle.
Also, the article claimed this was
a tactic being used by gangs to lure
people from their vehicles where-
upon they would then attack them.
Skeptical that I had never heard
of this gang tactic despite having
two police offi cers in my immedi-
ate family, I decided to do some
research. I discovered that there
are a few things wrong with this
story.
Firstly, somebody with a critical
mind had the sense to test the egg-
windshield wiper fl uid combo.
One night, he cracked a few eggs
on his windshield with his car in
the driveway and attempted to
wash them of with his windshield
washer fl uid and wipers. What he
discovered was, well, nothing real-
ly. The wipers made a mess of the
eggs while they were wiping them
off the windshield, but they did
wipe them off. There was no milky
substance that obstructed the driv-
er’s view at any point.
There is a case of half truths and
whole lies in this story as well. It is
true that eggs and water can pro-
duce a milky liquid when vigorous-
ly beaten together, but windshield
wipers do not work fast enough to
do this. They are designed simply
to wipe substances off a wind-
shield, which is precisely what
they will do in the case of eggs.
Also, the RCMP have come out
and said that the whole story is a
hoax.
This is not a tactic being used by
gangs to their knowledge and the
RCMP has never released any of-
fi cial statements saying otherwise.
Not only that, but trying to drive
with egg splattered all over your
windshield is probably more dan-
gerous than using your windshield
wiper fl uid to remove them.
While the Internet is a vast
source of such stories, it is also
home to some great ways to verify
such stories as well.
As misinformation has grown,
so have the ways to combat the
spread of misinformation.
Snopes.com is always a great
place to check the validity of imag-
es, news articles and public safety
announcements that are spread
around on the web. This web site
exists simply to de-bunk myths
and help prevent the spread of mis-
information.
Another way to avoid looking
like a fool is to confi rm information
with the source. For example, if the
RCMP has made an announcement
about a new gang ritual, check
their web site. If it’s something
that the RCMP wants the public to
know, they would be posting infor-
mation about it on their own web
site as well.
So, next time you want to help
the spread of information, be sure
to confi rm it fi rst and avoid the
spread of misinformation.
On July 1, Lacombe held its fi rst-ever fl ag re-
dedication ceremony.
An impressive number of Lacombians turned
up for the proceedings, which included a small
parade from the Lacombe Memorial Centre to
the Legion Hall, where the ceremony took place.
Dignitaries Mayor Steve Christie, MLA Rod
Fox, Royal Canadian Legion President Jim Pratt
and Legion Chaplain Sheila McClelland made a
few comments before the fl ag was raised.
It was an extremely well-run event and one
that we can only hope becomes an annual addi-
tion to Lacombe’s Canada Day celebrations.
At the ceremony, many of the dignitaries
commented on how Lacombians and Canadians
in general seldom take the time to recognize
their fl ag and how they are part of the great
nation of Canada. This country has repeatedly
described as one of the best places on earth in
which to live, with opportunities and benefi ts
that are simply unimaginable to many who live
in other parts of the world.
Indeed - others commented on how impor-
tant it is for people to remember they are part
of something bigger and not to take this for
granted. That’s a vital message, and something
we should consider year-round and not just on
Canada Day.
Of course, Canada Day is a great time to pay
tribute to our nation’s symbol, the Canadian
fl ag, but why just one that day? Why should we
not be proud to fl y our nation’s fl ag every day,
regardless of the occasion?
It is true that many Canadians often take for
granted the greatness of their homeland. We
also take for granted how fortunate we are to
live here.
Ask most Canadians and they will likely tell
you it is the best country in the world, although
these thoughts may be conveyed in generalities.
But, the strengths and benefi ts of our nation
are still things that we do not promote very of-
ten.
In fact, Canada is known for not being a very
patriotic country. Is that really something we
want to be known for? It’s certainly worth re-
fl ecting on.
True, Canadians are also known for being
humble and modest. These too are great traits
(and ironically, more reasons to be proud of our
country) but they should not deter us from be-
ing patriotic either.
Canada is a great nation that boasts democ-
racy, multiculturalism a rich heritage and cul-
ture that continues to make us proud to say “I
am Canadian.”
Being part of a great nation is something to
be proud of. It is something that we should show
off, proudly, at every opportunity.
Beware of misinformation in the Internet age
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8 Lacombe Express Thursday, July 4, 2013
Last week there were several incidents
that were reported which were disturbing
and revealing.
It was reported that: the Lacombe Ath-
letic Park Association (LAPA) wants more
money; City council members are amazed
LAPA has come back to the trough so soon;
Grant Creasey wants to move the dead
to make room for a road in the cemetery;
Council approves an additional police of-
fi cer; Lacombe Taxpayers Association op-
pose funding to the athletic park.
By their own admission, council said
they knew that the LAPA would come
again for more money. Since the council-
lors admit they knew this, then it is not the
fact that the LAPA came for more money
that surprises the council, but that the
LAPA came back so soon: it is a timing
issue. If these members of council knew
this, why the mocked surprise?
That the Lacombe Athletic Park Asso-
ciation is passionate about the youth of
this City is beyond a doubt. They, along
with the Skateboard Park, the Perform-
ing Arts Center, the Day Care Center, the
Recreation Board and a lot of other people
are passionate about the youth of our com-
munity.
There is also no denying that the LAPA
presented a proposal to the City with a
good business plan. Many people on the
past and present LAPA board have keen
business acumen and know how to run a
business.
They employ people who live in this
City who pay taxes. They own property in
the City and pay taxes. With integrity and
faith the LAPA presented a budget and a
business plan to the City for the sole pur-
pose of getting a “state-of-the-art” facility
in the City of Lacombe.
The LAPA also did not have ‘blinders’ on
going into this project.
If the members of council were so sure
the LAPA would be back for more funding,
why did they not offer advice to help out
fellow citizens to avoid this dilemma?
It sounded like that several of these
members were just waiting for the LAPA
to come begging for more and then jumped
on board with a judgmental “I told you so.”
Here is what happened that did not get
reported.
The MEGlobal Athletic Park has been
wildly successful from its opening last
summer into November, 2012, and then
again from March 2013 to today.
Hardly a day goes by that there is no ac-
tivity at the park.
This past spring nearly every weekend
the place was packed. These people came
from as far as Sexsmith, Lloydminster,
Grand Prairie, Calgary or Lethbridge to
watch or participate at the athletic park.
Before, after, and in between games, they
go to local gas stations, restaurant and
coffee shops. Has the City or the Lacombe
Taxpayer’s Association calculated the in-
creased revenue to our community?
Because of inclement weather and oth-
er unforeseen factors there has been an
increase in operational cost. Apparently,
many of the City councillors knew this
would happen and that it was just a ques-
tion of time that the LAPA would come
back to the City. In essence, the only sur-
prise is the timing. The instant huge suc-
cess of this facility was something the
LAPA executive perhaps did not anticipate.
Also disturbing is the Lacombe Tax-
payer’s Association’s response. They are
against paying for operations at the park,
or the child center or the performing arts
theatre. What are they for? Perhaps the
LTA can present a shadow budget to the
City as how they see the money should
be spent and what the mill rate should be
set at? I did not see the LTA protest Grant
Creasey’s suggestion to move the colum-
barium. Move the columbarium at what
cost? I am concerned that it is okay to move
the remains of our loved ones, but it is not
okay to provide for our young ones.
Then, the City approves a new police
offi cer for Lacombe. Again, there was no
protest from the LTA. Allow me to pull all
these together.
I remember an evening in October, 2010,
vividly. I remember walking into the mu-
nicipal candidates’ debate at the LMC.
Many people were pleased and proud of
our young people. As Mike Wood and I
stood in line to ask a question, several folks
to our right bitterly hissed and scoffed at
us with great scorn.
They lamented that if the athletic park
were to get any more money from the City,
the Communities in Bloom society would
be left out in the dark. They did not want
any more money go to these recreation fa-
cilities.
I was fl abbergasted.
Surely we can work together? We are not
each other’s enemy? Does it mean we may
have to pay a bit for tax?
Maybe? Can’t we have a fl ower bed and
a soccer fi eld co-exist? Surely it can. It is
easy to throw stones, but it takes a bit of
an effort to gather these stones and build
a community. Rather than blasting, “I told
you so…it can’t be done...we are not do-
ing it,” what if we all ask, “How can we do
this? How can we work together? How can
we build community?” Anyone can belly
ache and say, “I told you so.” Let’s build a
community, not fences.
However one thing is for sure - if we
don’t continue to fund the arena, the pool,
the skate park, the athletic park, the child
center, the performing arts theatre, the
trails, etc., we will be paying for more po-
lice offi cers and people will move to other
communities where they are readily and
gladly putting up and maintaining facili-
ties to accommodate their youth.
Support the kids – without them we
won’t have a city for long!
Fred KnipLacombe
Recent events and com-
ments have raised the
question: “When did Prime
Minister Harper wear out
his welcome?” What day or
what event was the pivotal
point?
In regards to the PMO
organizing and using PMO
staff and interns to protest
a Trudeau press event on
Parliament Hill, a conser-
vative supporter said it
was a childish act, not even
high school but an elemen-
tary school act. There was
an aura of frustration, par-
ents waiting for a child to
grow up, a teacher waiting
for parents to take home an
unruly child.
When did he stay too
long?
Was it the senate scan-
dals, the $90,000 payment,
was it the extra $50,000 to
add blue paint to the Prime
Minister’s plane, was it
the latest attack ads and
10 per centers, the Ameri-
can condemnation of his
environmental record, the
F-35 plane costs, shipping
limos to India, $16 orange
juice, his hair stylist, the
abortion issue handling,
the muzzling of MPs, muz-
zling of scientists, fi ghts
with the PBO Kevin Page,
the fi ghts with Elections
Canada or was it when Ca-
nadians accepted the real-
ity of climate change. The
list goes on.
When did political con-
versations start being
about cabinet shuffl es,
leadership rules and po-
tential candidates, the tim-
ing of a leadership race,
unelected boys in short
pants ruling the govern-
ment, abandonment of
principles, back bench
rebellions, trained seals,
puppets and a Liberal ma-
jority in 2015?
You see Conservative
MPs, Ministers, strategists
wagging their fi ngers less,
talking less loudly, and not
looking the host or camera
in the eye. When did this
happen?
The next election is two
years away, and conser-
vatives are talking about
losing the next election, or
getting a minority govern-
ment, whether Harper will
be allowed one more elec-
tion.
MPs and ministers are
talking about retiring;
Harper is talking about
cabinet shuffl es, a throne
speech and hitting the re-
set button mid-term.
These are the actions of
a man, who after having
stayed too long, is strug-
gling to achieve a sense of
relevancy.
One has suggested it
started the day after the
last election.
It just took time to per-
meate the minds of the
grassroots that winning a
majority government was
not the panacea they were
expecting, and that it was
all about power for the few
and maintaining power for
the few.
When did it become so-
cially acceptable for con-
servatives to denounce
their leader and his ac-
tions? When did back
benchers realize they were
only pawns in the PMO’s
game?
I ask again when that
pivotal point was in our
federal politics when an-
ger, frustration, fear, and
reality converged and
people thought that Prime
Minister Harper should
retire. Can anyone answer
that question?
Garfi eld MarksRed Deer
Reader asks ‘When did PrimeMinister wear out his welcome?’
Letters to the editor
Be careful to accommodate local youth, reader urges
Recently, university
students were ordering
graduation photos and
preparing for their convo-
cation ceremonies.
However, parents would
recall a different univer-
sity experience than their
children will.
Now, less is expected of
students, both academi-
cally and behaviourally.
The professional work
ethic on campus is disap-
pearing. Today, it is com-
mon for students to ad-
dress their professors by
their fi rst names and not
with the honorifi c titles
‘Professor’ or ‘Doctor.’
Many professors report
receiving e-mails from
students with messages
such as, “I can’t hand
my essay in till Friday. I
would like it returned by
Monday. If you have any
problems, send me an e-
mail.”
Professors even have
parents call them to ex-
plain why their child’s as-
signment was not handed
in on time.
The dean at an eastern
Liberal Arts College re-
portedly said, “The same
way that some people say
60 is the new 40, 21 is the
new 16.”
Universities have no
dress code. In business,
law, and medicine, there
are standards of dress.
But in other faculties,
anything goes.
Far too many profes-
sors also dress in sloppy
jeans and t-shirts.
Frequent drinking and
partying are very com-
mon, but perhaps a more
recent phenomenon is
the popular ‘Sex Week’ or
‘Pride Week’ held annu-
ally on a number of cam-
puses. The University of
Calgary offered the ‘Know
Your ‘O’: Orgasm Info for
Women’ workshop.
The University of Sas-
katchewan hosted a ‘Car-
nival of Sex,’ and tickets
to the event could be won
by fi nding one of the fi ve
golden condoms hidden
on campus.
Students may believe it
is okay to miss lectures,
because they expect lec-
ture notes for their cours-
es will be posted online, so
they do not need to worry
about paying attention in
class. Even when students
attend class, they are of-
ten texting or browsing
the Internet.
People are concerned
that cheating and plagia-
rizing are becoming more
common.
Though academic mis-
conduct is offi cially con-
demned, simply typing
“Paper writing service”
into a search engine will
result in businesses eager
to write essays for stu-
dents.
The increasing number
of university students is
partly to blame for the de-
teriorating atmosphere.
University enrolment
has increased from 113,864
full-time students in 1960
to 847,980 full-time equiva-
lent students in 2009.
Universities have taken
tuition fees and grants
without fi rst determining
if they are ready to do aca-
demic work.
Students should not at-
tend university because
their parents are paying
for it or because their
friends are enrolled.
Employers like to know
that graduates are educat-
ed and ready for a profes-
sional career and did not
just have a good time for
four years.
Brianna Heinrichs is a re-search assistant at the Fron-tier Centre for Public Policy. Rod Clifton is an emeritus professor and Senior Fel-low at the Frontier Centre. Their columns are distributed through Troy Media.
Slumping student work ethic
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EVENTSDaily historic walking tours run at
10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The tours, which explore downtown La-combe, last about 45 minutes each. They start at the Michen-er House Museum and end at the Flatiron building. Adults $10, children 16 and under are free. Tours are available seven days a week, all summer. To book a private tour, group/school/camp tour, or for more informa-tion call us at either 403-755-6935 or 403-782-3933. During Lacombe Days tours will be free.
Wolf Creek Community Church located east on Hwy. 12 will be collecting blankets, cloth-ing, household items for the fl ood victims in Calgary. Please drop items off at the church Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon.
Join us at Camp Curious for an educational good time! We explore weekly themes through crafts, games, guest speakers, water play, exciting weekly fi eld trips and song! Our activities are targeted to explore and facilitate camp values as well as foster personal camper growth. Weeks 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, and 8 include Red Cross Swim-ming Lessons. Registration is underway. For more information, call Ashley at 403-885-4677, e-mail [email protected] or visit the Blackfalds town web site at www.blackfalds.com.
Lacombe Writers Group meet every two weeks, on Mondays. Gentle and encouraging group with writers of all different genres. Next meeting is July 8th, and it starts at 7 p.m. at the Calvary Evangelical Free Church. Call 403-885-4251 for more information.
Knit and Chat runs at Crafty Lady in Lacombe on July 4. $5 - knitting, crocheting, laugh-ing, and refreshments. The event runs from 6 – 9 p.m.
Drop in Pool Tournament runs every Saturday from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Lacombe Hotel.
Lacombe Farmers Market will be held every Friday morn-
ing from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Michener Park across from the golf course on Hwy. 12. Every Friday morning there will be vegetables, fruit, homemade baking and bread, crafts, jewel-ery, birdhouses, bedding plants, meats and more. Call 403-782-4772 for more information.
Pause Musicale - student con-certs will be held the fourth Friday of each month from noon to 12:30 p.m. at St. Andrews United Church (5226 51 Ave.)
Band of Brothers - Band of Broth-ers challenges men to an adven-ture: Reclaiming their hearts to God. It is a chance for men to
be real about life and faith in a confi dential and informal setting. They meet Monday evenings at the Youth Unlimited building located in downtown Lacombe.
Love to sing? Hearts of Harmony, a chapter of Sweet Adelines International, is an a cap-pella chorus for Central Alberta women of all ages who love to sing and harmonize. Rehearsals are Monday nights from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Davenport Church of Christ (68 Donlevy Ave.) Join us any Monday night, you will be welcomed. Experience the joyful sound of four-part har-mony with a group of wonderful women. For more information, call Nancy at 403-357-8240, or our director, Sheryl @403-742-4218 or check out our web site at www.heartsofharmony.ca.
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.
Golden Circle dances continue Thursday nights in Red Deer from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Admis-sion is $7. Everyone welcome. 403-347-6165 or 403-986-7170.
Gorgeous sunshine! Grow plants grow. The lilies are starting to bud - they should be perfect for Lacombe & District Garden Club’s tour of T & S Lilies’ farm on July 16th! Meet us at the Lacombe Memorial Centre at 6:15 p.m. to car pool or out at the farm at 6:30 p.m. We’ll fi nish our evening at a garden club mem-ber’s stunning yard for refresh-ments. Everyone is welcome. For more information contact Pamela at 403-782-5061.
“Renew, Remember, Rediscover” - Summer Village of Gull Lake Centennial runs Aug. 2-5th. It includes fun and exciting com-munity events and activities starting Aug. 2 at 7 p.m. with an art show – wine and cheese at the Gull Lake Community Hall. Highlights on Aug. 3 include an art show, kids’ crafts, a horse-shoe tournament, beach activi-ties, a street dance, beer gardens and a slow pitch tournament. Plan to join us in our celebration of this huge milestone. Admis-sion is free. For more information visit www.gulllakecentennial.com or contact Stephanie Davis at [email protected].
‘Country Gospel in the Park’ Music Weekend is planned for Sept. 6-8 at Blackfalds All Star Park. This event is hosted by Black-falds United Church. Scheduled performances start on Friday night at 5 p.m. and a Church service goes on Sunday at 9 a.m. Performances are in a heated tent (bring your lawn chairs)
and food is available on site. Performers include Visions Coun-try Gospel, Ben Kellert, Freedom Seekers, The Lamontagnes, The Tapleys, Re Newed, R&J, Three and Company, Potters Clay, New Song Band, CJ Berube, Gen-erations, Ron Fengstad, Gospel 792, Casual Country, Davina & Friends, Stewart Family Band, Gospel Trubadors, Victoria Street . $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 on-line at www. Blackfaldsunitedchurch.com or www.gospelinthepark.net.
Lacombe Art Guild - the guild meets regularly on the second and third Tuesday of each month. A variety of workshops are provided for developing artists. Membership is $15 per year. Contact Betty Peers at 403-782-9968 or blog lacombeart-clubwordpress.com. Meetings runs in LMC Credit Union Room at 5214 50 Ave. in Lacombe.
Clive TOPS - need help los-ing weight? Then join Take Off Pounds Sensibly. The next meeting is May 09 from 9-10:30 a.m. at the Clive Christian Fellowship Church.
Red Deer Celiac Support Group - our meetings are held the third Tuesday of the month at Sobeys South, 5111-22 St. in the Coffee Lounge at 7 p.m. Information on Celiac disease, symptoms, diagnosing, gluten free diet, gluten free products, recipes, coffee and samples. Meetings for 2013 –Sept. 17, Oct. 15 and Nov. 19. For more information, in
Red Deer, call Fay at 430-347-3248, Clarice 403-341-4351 or email Red [email protected] for information.
The Parkland Handweavers Guild meets the second Monday of the month (not July or August) at Sunnybrook Farm at 7 p.m. New and experienced weavers welcome. For more informa-tion contact [email protected], Darlene 403-749-3054, Margaret 403-346-8289, Amy at 403-309-4026.
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 Red Deer and the surrounding area.
Blackfalds United Church Youth Group takes place from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Fridays. Youth from Grade 4 up are welcome to attend. Check our web site at blackfaldsunited-church.com or phone 403-885-4780 for more information.
Air Force Association of Canada. The aims and objectives of the Association are to preserve and perpetuate the traditions of the Royal Canadian Air Force and to advocate a profi cient and well-equipped Air Force in Canada. 703 Wing in Red Deer provides a forum for serving and former participants in military and civil aviation to meet and enjoy the company of like-minded people. 703 Wing members meet at noon every second Saturday of the month at the ABC Country Restaurant, 2085 50th Ave. in Red Deer for a luncheon and business meeting. Contact President Al Low at 403-341-3253 or [email protected].
The Parkinson’s Society Edu-cation and Support Group runs the third Wednesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. in the Davenport Church of Christ. 403-346-4463.
An Amputee Support Group Meet-ing, sponsored by the Alberta Amputee Sport and Recreation Association at 7:30 in Room 2207 in the South Complex of the Red Deer Regional Hospital. Meetings the fourth Monday of each month. 403-357-3671.
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Arts & Crafts Shows ..................50Class Registrations....................51Coming Events ..........................52Lost ............................................54Found ........................................56Companions ..............................58Personals...................................60Bingos........................................64Fitness & Sports ........................66Happy Ads .................................70
What’s Happening#50 - # 70
Found 56
ComingEvents 52
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Personals 60COCAINE ANONYMOUS
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Caregivers/Aides................710Clerical ..............................720Computer Personnel ..........730Dental ................................740Estheticians........................750Hair Stylists ........................760 Janitorial ............................770Legal ..................................780Medical ..............................790Oilfield ................................800Professionals......................810Restaurant/Hotel ................820Sales & Distributors ..........830Teachers/Tutors..................840Trades ................................850Truckers/Drivers ................860Business Opportunities......870Miscellaneous ....................880Volunteers Wanted ............890Positions Wanted ..............895Employment Training ........900Career Planning ................920
Clerical 720
1ST RATE ENERGYSERVICES INC.,
a growing ProductionTesting company, based
out of Sylvan Lake, is currently accepting resumes for the following position:
ADMINISTRATIVEASSISTANT
for a dynamic & busy offi ce.
The admin assistant isresponsible for a widevariety of clerical offi ceduties in the A/R, AP &
Payroll department.
Email: [email protected]
We thank all applicantsin advance, however,
only those selected for aninterview will be contacted.
Start your career!See Help Wanted
Clerical 720 FT BOOKKEEPER
needed Students’ Association
of RDC. Responsibilities include full-cycle book-keeping, payroll, daily
cash receipts, reconcile expense reports, general offi ce duties, as assigned.Qualifi cations & Require-ments: experience with
computerized bookkeeping system, profi ciency with Microsoft Offi ce, fi ling/
typing experience, detail-oriented, strong written &
verbal communication skills. To apply, email
resume by June 28 to [email protected] Attn: Liz Sweiger
The Students’ Association is a non-profi t, student-run organization at
Red Deer College.
Farm Work 755LOOKING FOR
FULL & PART TIMECHICKEN CATCHERSwilling to work night/early
morning shifts.Immediate openings.
Full Benefi ts.Contact Mike 403-848-1478
Oilfield 800
JOURNEYMAN HDCVIP MECHANIC
We are currently seeking motivated hardworking
personnel to join our busy oilfi eld trucking division. Top wages. Email or fax
resumes to 403-782-0913 [email protected]
WANTEDEXPERIENCED
CLASS 3 VAC/steamer Truck driver.
Lacombe area,HOME EVERY NIGHT.
Fax resume to 403-704-1442
Something for EveryoneEveryday in Classifieds
Oilfield 800
PRODUCTIONTESTING
PERSONNEL REQ’D
Day Supervisors (5- 10yrs experience)
Night Supervisors (2-4yrs experience)
JOIN OUR FASTGROWING TEAM!!
Competitive Wages, Benefi ts, Retirement and
Saving Plan!
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Must be able to Provide own work truck
• Leadership and Super-visory skills- mentor and train crew
• Strong Computer Skills• Operate 5000psi -
10,000 psi (sweet and Sour wells)
• Collect Data - pressure, rates, temperatures
• Assist in Rig in and Rig out of equipment
• Travel to and from locations across Western Canada
REQUIREMENTS:
• Valid 1st Aid, H2S, Driver’s License required!
• Must be willing to submit pre access fi t for duty test, as well as drug and alcohol
• Travel & be away from home for periods of time 21/7
• Ability to work in changing climate conditions
website:www.cathedralenergyservices.com
Methods to Apply:HRCanada@
cathedralenergyservices.compnieman@
cathedralenergyservices.com
Your application will be kept strictly confi dential.
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Oilfield 800
PROVIDENCE Trucking Inc
Req’s an experienced
Picker operator
All candidates must be able to pass a pre-employ-
ment drug screen. We offer exceptional wages
and benefi ts for exceptional people. Fax resume and abstract to 403-314-2340
or email to [email protected]
TEAM Snubbing Services now hiring experienced
operators Email: janderson@
teamsnubbing.comfax 403-844-2148
Restaurant/Hotel 820DRAGON City req’s exp’d P/T or F/T Servers. Please
apply in person to Sam.
Experienced Line Cook needed
Students’ Association of RDC. M-F, fi ve and half
hours per day, term certain position. Extra hours may be required. The ideal line cook is motivated, results oriented and committed to outstanding customer service. Responsibilities:
prepare food items consis-tently, maintain safe work environment, complete
kitchen tasks such as line setup, food prep, cleanup.
Requirements: able to work in fast-paced environ-
ment, able to lift 30 lbs, team player, honest,
reliable. Fax resume to: fax 403-347-8510;
Attn: Connie White. The Students’ Association is a non-profi t, student-run
organization at Red Deer College.
Central Alberta’s LargestCar Lot in Classifieds
Trades 850
Afternoon ShiftCNC
Operators/MachinistsNexus Engineering iscurrently looking for
Afternoon shiftC.N.C operators/
Machinists. Dutiesinclude, set up of Mazak
C.N.C lathe and mills,running production runs,min 3 years experience.
We offer competitive wages, company paid benefi ts and a RRSP
matching plan.Please forward resumes [email protected]
BRAATT CONST.Is looking for general
carpenters for the Red Deer area. Call Brad
403-588-8588
CUNNINGHAM ELECTRIC LTD.req’s res./comm.
Journeyman Electricians
to start immed. Competi-tive wages and benefi ts.
Fax resume to 403-342-4022 or drop off at #7 7880-48 Ave. email: [email protected]
DTZ, a UGL company is hiring one
(1) Building Maintenance Technician and
(2) Utility workers for a large Oil and Gas customer in Red Deer,
Alberta. Competitive rates of pay + benefi ts.
If interested please email your resume to
We thank all candidates however only those
selected for interviews will be contacted directly.
Trades 850
Heavy Equipment Operators.
Must be able to pass a Physical and Drug test.Please send email attn:
fax 403 347 8060.
PASQUALE MANCUSOCONSTRUCTION*
(49 Years Of Service)
Concrete FinishersFor the Red Deer AreaExcellent rate of pay
Benefi t package.
Please fax resume to: 403-342-1549
or email:[email protected]
Petrofi eld Industries is accepting resumes for: Assembly Department:
Industrial Painters, Electrical Technicians;
and Labourers. Our Company has an
enthusiastic, fast paced working environment with
advancement for motivated individuals,
and an excellent benefi t package. Please forward
resume to hr@petrofi eld.com or Fax
403 742-5544
STAIR MANUFACTURERReq’s F/T workers to build
stairs in Red Deer shop. MUST HAVE basic car-
pentry skills. Salary based on skill level. Benefi ts
avail. Apply in person at 100, 7491 Edgar
Industrial Bend. email: [email protected]. and/or
fax 403-347-7913
Trades 850TRUCK MECHANIC
M & N Repair in Biggar, SK Wage: $25.00 - $35.00
Must have a positiveattitude,be physically fi t,
have your own tools and avalid driver’s license.
Please email resume [email protected] ormail to M & N Repair, Box418, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0.Only those considered will
be contacted.
Truckers/Drivers 860
DRIVERS for furniture moving company, class 5 required (5 tons), local &
long distance. Competitive wages. Apply in person.
6630 71 St. Bay 7 Red Deer. 403-347-8841
Looking for Class1A driver to haul crude oil in the Central Ab. area. Must
have Off Road experience. Email resume:
NEED experienced Class 1 drivers for short and long haul. Part time weekdays. Runs AB., SASK, Manitoba
& BC. Please callPROMAX TRANSPORT
at 227-2712 or fax resume w/abstract 403-227-2743
RONCO OILFIELD HAULING Sylvan Lake. Openings for
winch tractor, bed truck drivers and swamper’s. Top wages and benefi ts.
Email resume tom@roncooilfi eldhauling.ca or fax. 403-887-4892
RONCO OILFIELD HAULING Sylvan Lake. Openings for
winch tractor, bed truck drivers and swamper’s. Top wages and benefi ts.
Email resume tom@roncooilfi eldhauling.ca or fax. 403-887-4892
EXELTA GYMNASTICS CLUBRegister Now for Summer Camps!Exelta off ers amazing hour long,
half day and full day camps for all ages! Discover the amazing world
of gymnastics with us!Call 403-342-4940 or visit
www.exelta.ca for more info!Exelta is located in
Collicutt Centre, Red Deer
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Announcements .................0005-0030What’s Happening .............. 0049-0070Garage Sales ........................0100-0650Employment ........................ 0700-0920Service Directory ................. 1000-1430
Items to Buy/Sell ................. 1500-1940Agricultural .......................... 2000-2210For Rent ............................... 3000-3200Wanted to Rent....................3250-3390Real Estate ...........................4000-4190
Open House Directory ....... 4200-4310Financial ..............................4400-4430Transportation ....................5000-5240Legal/Public Notices .........6000-9000
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Misc.Help 880
Attention StudentsSUMMER HELP fl ex.
sched., $14.50 base-appt,cust. sales/service, noexperience necessary,
conditions apply, will train,visit summeropenings.ca
Call 403-755-6711APPLY TODAY!
BASHAWSPORTS CENTRE
Bashaw, AlbertaHas an opening for a F/T
employee in a high volume Sporting Goods Store.
Bashaw Sports is looking for a person with:
• Excellent customer service skills
• Retail sales experience• Valid Firearms License• Good working knowledge
of fi rearms, ammunition and general sporting good items.
We offer competitive hourlycompensation, fl exible
hours, and good working conditions.
Please fax your resumein confi dence to:
Bashaw Sports @ 780-372-4447
We appreciate all whotake the time to applyand thank you for your
application, but only those being considered for an interview will be notifi ed.
F/T sales and customer service associate, bilingual French/English an asset.
Hourly wage plus benefi ts. email:
GRAYSON EXCAVATINGLTD. requires experienced
foremen, pipelayers,equipment operators,
Class 1 drivers, topmen and general labourers forinstallation of deep utilities
(water and sewer). Faxresume to (403)782-6846
or e-mail to: [email protected]
Looking for reliable newspaper carrier for 1 day per week
delivery of theCentral Alberta Life
in the town of
INNISFAIL
Packages come ready for delivery.
No collecting.
Contact Quitcy at403-314-4316
NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED
For afternoon delivery
once per week
In the towns of:
BlackfaldsLacombePonokaStettler
Call Rick for more info 403-314-4303
Summer Work$14.50 base appt,
FT/PT summer openings, customer sales/svc,
conditions apply, training given
Call Today 403-755-6711work4students.ca
Misc.Help 880
NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED
To deliver theSYLVAN LAKE
NEWS & CENTRAL AB LIFE
1 day a week.
Please call Debbie at 403-314-4307
REG COX FEEDMIXERSReq’s In Service Shop,
exp’d with farm equipment and the ability to weld.
Apply fax 403-341-5622
Business Services#1000 - #1430
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 ................1420Y d C 1430
Contractors 1100BLACK CAT CONCRETE
Garage/patios/rv pads sidewalks/driveways Dean 403-505-2542
CONCRETE???We’ll do it all...
Call E.J. Construction Jim 403-358-8197 or Ron 403-318-3804
MAMMA MIA !! Soffi t, Fascia & Eaves.
403-391-2169
Eavestroughing1130GUTTERS CLEANED & REPAIRED. 403-391-2169
VELOX EAVESTROUGH Cleaning & Repairs.
Reasonable rates. 340-9368
MassageTherapy 1280
Executive Touch Massage
(FOR MEN)STUDIO 5003A-50 st. Downtown 9 am - 6 pm. Mon. - Fri.
403-348-5650
Moving &Storage 1300
BOXES? MOVING? SUPPLIES? 403-986-1315
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
Antiques& Art 1520ANTIQUE telephone, oak
cabinet, works, $150 403-346-0093
WASH BASIN /CHAMBER POT SET.Over 100 years old.
In excellent condition.Includes large pitcher &
basin, chamber pot with lid,2-piece soap dish,
additional (small) pitcher.† $125. Call (403) 342-7908
Firewood 1660AFFORDABLE
Homestead FirewoodSpruce, Pine, Spilt, Dry.
7 days/wk. 403-304-6472
FIREWOOD. Pine, Spruce, Poplar. Can deliver
1-4 cords. 403-844-0227
Now Offering Hotter, Cleaner BC Birch. All Types. P.U. /
del. Lyle 403-783-2275
SHRINK Wrapped DRY SPLIT PINE. 16” lengths. 1 cu. ft. bundles average 25 lbs. Perfect for campers or for resale. Also have some poplar bundles, all under roof and off ground. Dis-counts for large volumes,
also have bulk wood. 403-729-2594
GardenSupplies 1680
ANNA’S Water Gardens now open. 403-885-5742
ANNA’S Water Gardens, Coy & Gold Fish.
403-885-5742
HouseholdFurnishings1720
INGLIS full capacity + dryer $80, retro coffee and
end tables $40 403-347-6005
FREE wood tv stand 403-986-2942
HouseholdFurnishings1720
54” FRAMED mirror $5; stand alone white lamp 58”
w/adjustable arm $5; almost new paper
shredder $20; small slow cooker w/removable crock $7; white metal plant stand
w/4 collapsible shelves 60hx10x12
$7 403-340-1120
Misc. forSale 1760CALGARY Stampede pos-ters, still in pkg., 36” x 23”, 1998, 1999 (5), 2000 (4), $5/ea., 403-347-7405
MusicalInstruments177033 1/3 LP’S, Elvis, George Jones, Johnny Cash, Mother Mabel Carter and many more, 1.50/ea; be-ginner guitar, $15; Biscayne est. 1985 guitar $25; BS Master guitar, over 50 yrs. old, $75 403-347-6183
Pets &Supplies 1810HEXAGON fi sh tank w/cherrywood stand, fl uval pump, $150 403-357-9363
Cats 18302 KITTENS
TO GIVE AWAY. Female. Black & white.
Very friendly outdoorkittens, not used to dogs.
For loving home.403-782-3031
7 PRETTY KITTENSdesperately need loving
homes. Very playful & active.FREE. 2 female - calico,
3 male - orange, 2 male - cream. 403-782-3130
FREE kittens to give away, 6 wks. old, 403-396-0913
SCOTTISH FOLD KITTENS$400. 403-597-3956, cell
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 2010MACDON 5000 Hay Bine
12’ hrydo-swing. 403-347-5431
Livestock 21002 BLACK Angus 2 yr. old bulls. Yearling red & black Angus & polled Hereford
bulls, reg’d. Semen tested, delivery avail.
Glenrose Polled Hereford and Angus 780-608-6080
KIKO and Spanish billy goat, 2 yrs. old
780-877-2255
Livestock 21002 YR OLD Mature Purebred
Gelvieh bulls for sale.Semen tested, excellent conformation, bred for
good maternity qualities. To view dams & pedigree, visit www.abelfarm.com.
Contact Murray at (403)782-1009 / 872-0612
for viewingappointments and pricing.
ANGUS BULLS,large selection of quality
2 yr. olds & yearlings, performance info avail,
fully guaranteed.LLB Angus
1-403-742-4226
Horses 2140WANTED: all types of
horses. Processing locally in Lacombe weekly.
403-651-5912
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
Pasture 3180NEED SOMEONE TO HELPYOU KEEP THE COWS?Loads of luscious pasture for rent, or will take cattle on shares, even in winter! Also buying beef or dairy
cows, can pick up. 780-696-3630
Realtors& Services 4010
Choosing the Right RealtorDOES make a Difference
Call GORD ING atRE/MAX real estate
central alberta(403) 341-9995
HousesFor Sale 4020
BRAND NEW INTIMBERSTONE
Lovely LAEBON HOME in desirable location close to
many amenities.2 bdrms / 1 baths,
4 stainless steel appliances,$314,806.
Call Chris 403-392-7118
Home for sale in Alix 4927 55 street. Built in
2007, 1345 square feet. Finished basement. Fully landscaped and fenced
yard. Very low maintenance! 25 to 30 minutes from
Stettler, Joffre, Lacombe, and Red Deer. Asking $367,500. For more
information check outMLS#CA0014087!
NEW MODERN HOMEIN TIMBERSTONE
Lovely LAEBON HOME in desirable location close to
many amenities. Open concept fl oor plan, huge master suite, 2,135 sq.ft. 3 bdrms / 2.5 baths, 4 stainless steelappliances, $466,100.
Call Chris 403-392-7118
Acreages 40502 Acres +/-
Zoned AG SE of Red Deer 26 kms.
$194,500 403-505-6240
Farms/Land 4070
* 112 ACRES, 3 miles from RD.
* 273 ACRES, 2 miles from Lacombe w/newer
buildings.* 6 ACRES w/large house.
Next to Gasoline Alley. $550,000.
TO SELL LANDIN CENTRAL AB,
Call Lyle Nielsen, C21Advantage Realty 403-358-8002
Lots For Sale 4160
SYLVAN LAKE - Pie lot, Well priced. Good location.
403-896-3553
Financial#4400 - #4430
Investments ......................4410Money Wanted ................4420Money to Loan ................4430
MoneyTo Loan 4430
PRIVATE LENDER: Mortgage money available on all types of real estate.
We lend on equity. Fast approvals
Ron Lewis 403-819-2436
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
Cars 5030
2008 SMART Passionconvertible, $8,888.
348-8788 Sport & Import
2008 GRAN Prix, loaded, $10,000. 403-748-2627
2007 INFINITY G35X, lthr. sunroof, nav., $20,888.
348-8788 Sport & Import
2007 530 XI BMW. Original Owner, 143,000 km. Exc. Cond.ALL WHEEL DRIVE. RegularlyMaintained, Fully Loaded!
$27,850. Call 403-350-4323
2006 TOYOTA Corolla 138,000 kms, $5500 obo
403-350-0710
2001 BMW Z3 190,000 kms., loaded, 5 spd. manu-al, 2 tone leather int. new
windshield & tires. $12,000. obo 403-755-2760
Trucks 5050
2007 F150 Super Cab 4x4 ONLY 164 th km. GPS/
DVD/LOADED CONSOLE SHIFT/ LEATHER
$9750. 403-348-9746
1999 CHEV Silverado L/B, green, auto, w/tow haul, pulls trailer well, newer tires, toolbox, box liner,
$3500; 1990 Chev Subur-ban, auto, newer
tires/brakes, runs well, trailer hitch
$1500 403-391-9700
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For many people, yoga is a
fun hobby and way of staying in
shape.
For Jack Connors, a yoga prac-
titioner and instructor in La-
combe and Blackfalds, it is a way
of life.
Many people, including many
practitioners that Connors
knows, focus solely on the physi-
cal aspect of yoga, said Connors.
He went on to say that there is
much more to yoga that than. It
is an activity that focuses on the
mind, breathing and body.
“Yoga is more than just being
able to do a real fl exible pose,”
said Connors.
Because everyone is constantly
being bombarded with thoughts,
many of them negative, Connors
said it is diffi cult for people to just
take time out to be themselves.
Yoga allows him an opportunity to
do just that, take time out from life.
He added that aspect of yoga,
being able to take time to just be,
is one of the big reasons he con-
tinues to participate in it.
“I think yoga teaches you to be
a witness of your thoughts,” said
Connors. He said what he means
by this is yoga gives a person time
to recognize their thoughts as be-
ing just thoughts without having
to react to them.
“The metaphor I like to use is
that you are sitting in a subway
station and your thoughts are the
cars going by. You don’t have to
get on the car, you can just watch
it go by. And it will go by, but so
many of us are just used to jump-
ing on every single train.”
Yoga has a calming effect on the
body and mind, said Connors, and
works to counter the SNS, or sym-
pathetic nervous system, more
commonly known as the fi ght or
fl ight response. In times of stress,
this response draws blood away
from the organs into the limbs.
However, Connors said that
many people become stressed by
everyday occurrences, like get-
ting a parking ticket, that can
trigger an SNS response and sub-
sequently have an effect on the
body itself.
For example, many people
‘carry’ stress in their shoulders,
causing knots and tight muscles
in those areas of the body. Con-
nors said yoga can work to relax
these muscles and calm the re-
sponse of such would-be stressful
instances when they happen.
Breathing is also very impor-
tant in yoga, said Connors.
He said breathing is not only
important in order to do the pos-
es, breathing exercises like alter-
nate nostril breathing add to the
calming effect of yoga and coun-
tering the SMS system.
Connors added that breathing
is something humans take for
granted much of the time but it is
important because it is what de-
termines if we are stressed.
Anybody who can sit on a matt
and move around a bit can do
yoga, said Connors. He added that
there is no such thing as being too
infl exible to try it.
“Some people tell me, Jack I
can never do your class because
I’m too infl exible,” said Connors.
“To me, that’s like saying you are
too dirty to shower.”
In fact, Connors said he him-
self was very infl exible prior to
doing yoga and would never have
dreamed he was capable of doing
the poses he can perform now.
He also encouraged anyone to
at least try yoga at some point in
their lives.
While Connors admitted there
are many benefi ts to yoga, he said
those benefi ts should not be the
reason someone wishes to par-
take in the activity. He said that
people should do yoga simply to
better themselves and that the
benefi ts are more of a side effect.
Connors fi rst started doing
yoga as a distraction from his
homesickness while he was going
to school in France. A friend gave
him a yoga DVD to follow and
Connors was instantly hooked.
After returning to Canada, Con-
nors continued his yoga training
in Toronto and then in 2011 in Ed-
monton under Yogi Vishkvetu. It
was there that Connors received
his 200 hour yoga instructor cer-
tifi cation and he will be traveling
to India in November to study
further under Yogi Vishkvetu to
receive his 500 hour certifi cation.
For the summer, Connors
teaches twice a week at the La-
combe location of Dancer’s Edge
Studio.
Classes are done on a drop
in basis from 8:30 – 9:30 p.m. on
Tuesdays and Thursdays and cost
$10 a class.
Classes at the Blackfalds studio
will begin again in the fall.
FLEXIBLE LIVING - Yoga instructor Jack Connors demonstrates a yoga pose at Dancer’s Edge in Lacombe.Brian Vossen/Lacombe Express
Yoga a way of life for Blackfalds and Lacombe instructor
16 Lacombe Express Thursday, July 4, 2013LIFESTYLE
BY MARK WEBERLacombe Express
Featuring many top Southern Gospel-styled musical
acts, the annual Canada’s Gospel Music Celebration runs
at Westerner Park in Red Deer July 11-13.
Events will be held at the Centrium, kicking off Thurs-
day morning.
Acclaimed groups hitting the stage this year include
the Booth Brothers, Triumphant Quartet, Double Portion,
Potters Clay, the Young St. Vocal Band, Keepers of the
Faith, the Tribute Quartet, The Singing Hills, Roset, The
Collingsworth Family, The Watchman Four Quartet and
The Browns among others.
All evening performances begin at 6 p.m. There is also
much to check out in the exhibitors’ hall where artists set
up shop to sell CDs, books and DVDs. The exhibitors’ hall
opens at 4 p.m. each day.
Legacy Five, who have been long-time favourites on the
festival and touring circuit, are slated to perform at this
year’s event. When the Legendary Cathedral Quartet re-
tired in December of 1999, Scott Fowler and Roger Bennett
decided to continue the rich musical tradition of Southern
Gospel quartet singing.
Legacy Five was organized and had their offi cial debut
in January of 2000 in Atlanta.
Matt Fouch sings the bass, Scott Howard sings baritone,
Scott Fowler sings lead, Gus Gaches sings tenor and Trey
Ivey is the group’s pianist.
Since the start, they have made a major mark on the
Southern Gospel music world. Immediately audiences re-
sponded to their four-part harmony and their ability to ef-
fectively communicate the gospel message.
Year after year they are recognized as one of gospel
music’s favourite southern gospel groups. The Southern
Gospel Music Association has also honoured Legacy Five
with Recording of the Year and they have had two Dove
Award nominations.
To top it off, Legacy Five has been featured on video
tapings of the Gaither and Friends Homecoming Video se-
ries, which has sold millions of copies worldwide.
As for The Collingsworth Family, since their fi rst en-
gagement together as musicians for a church camp in Pe-
tersburg, Michigan in 1986 until now, the ministry of Phil
and Kim Collingsworth has expanded until it is a full-time
livelihood that involves their entire family. Their bound-
aries of infl uence have expanded until they have sung and
played all over the United States (as well as internation-
ally) into their 27th year of ministry.
Phil is a 1986 graduate of God’s Bible School & College,
Cincinnatti. This is the famous college that is well-known
within Christian education ranks for having been the
American college where Oswald Chambers (My Utmost
For His Highest) taught.
Kim attended Union Bible College, Westfi eld, Indiana
where she was instrumental in arranging most of the mu-
sic that was performed by the college’s music groups. As a
family, they performed in Red Deer last year and certainly
stood out as one of the most powerful and popular groups
to be featured during the event.
Closer to home and known for their close family har-
monies, original songs and sense of humor, The Singing
Hills aim to inspire audiences through their personal pre-
sentation. The group, which consists of Roger and Patti
Hill, three of their four daughters, Kari, Kelli and Kim
and Kim’s husband Kevin Elias, has recorded over a dozen
CDs.
And since beginning full-time ministry in 1990, there
have been many opportunities for the members of Double
Portion to share the gospel message as well.
They have appeared on the Grand Ol’ Opry stage, were
guest artists of the Cash family and the largest county fair
in the U.S.A. They have also performed at both the Artist
Spotlight Showcase during the National Quartet Conven-
tion in Louisville, Kentucky and the Canadian Gospel Mu-
sic Celebration previously.
Another Canadian group featured this year is Potter’s
Clay which was launched in the late sixties by two teenage
boys. The group went through many phases over time, and
in 1986 began singing regularly as a trio named ‘Potter’s
Clay’.
Meanwhile, this year marks the 15th year for the Gos-
pel Music Celebration in Red Deer, although for the fi rst
seven years it ran under a different name and was put to-
gether by a different organization.
Another popular aspect of the event is the daily Show-
case Spectacular, which features The Booth Family on
July 12 at 1 p.m. On July 13, The Collingsworth Family
performs at 1 p.m. as well.
Fans will also want to check out the Canadian Showcase
concerts which run July 12-13 at 4:30 p.m. Groups featured
at these events include the Blue Collar Harmony Boys,
The Banksons, Roset, The Singing Hills and Double Por-
tion.
Chapel will also be held July 12-13 in the Parkland Pavil-
ion starting at 9:30 a.m. with Pastor Leon Throness.
For more information, call 1-800-410-0188.
For tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.ca.
LEGACY – Legacy Five are just one of many gospel groups set to hit the Centrium stage during the Gospel Music Celebration July 11-13. photo submitted
Gospel music celebration heads to Central AlbertaRenowned Southern Gospel bands featured at popular annual event
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BY AMELIA NAISMITHBlack Press
After seven days, the fi fth larg-
est rodeo in the world, the Ponoka
Stampede, came to tremendous
crescendo July 1, and once the
dust settled only eight rodeo com-
petitors walked away with cham-
pionship buckles.
Ponoka’s bareback champion
Jake Vold fi nished the short go
with a score of 91.5. “I feel pretty
good, a few bumps and bruises
but I feel pretty good.”
Vold had seen Stampede War-
rior perform before and knew,
with his riding style, he had a
good chance of winning. “I knew
she was going to do her part and
it was just up to me to do mine.
“Right from the get-go she,
she’s a strong horse and if you
stub your toe she’s going to throw
you off. But coming in the middle
of the ride I knew I was tapped off
on her and it felt good,” he added
about his championship ride.
Vold knew he was going to have
to ride hard, and while his drive
and instinct to spur doesn’t al-
ways come off positively, it fi t
Stampede Warrior. “She stays
hooked the whole time and I
knew if I could just get going on
her it was going to work out.”
Vold’s competition, Kyle Bow-
ers, Colin Adams and Clint Can-
non, are some of the top bareback
riders in the world. “They all ride
good, you got the top of the world
here. To come out on top was a
huge accomplishment.
“It doesn’t matter where you
are, when your buddies do good
you’re happy, if it ain’t you you
make sure it’s your buddy.
“You’re always cheering for
the other guy, it’s a good feeling
it doesn’t matter who wins. But if
you come out on top it feels pretty
good,” he added.
With it fi xed in his mind that
Ponoka was just another rodeo
for the taking, Vold was able to
keep the nerves at bay. “You just
have to put your mind in the mid-
dle, envision your ride and make
it happen.”
With the 77th Ponoka Stam-
pede winnings in the back pocket
of his Wranglers, Vold fi gures his
place at the Canadian Finals Ro-
deo is mostly secured and he’s fo-
cusing his efforts on the National
Finals Rodeo. Saddle bronc cham-
pion was Jacobs Crawley from
Stephenville, Texas, and he was
thrilled to kick off his Fourth of
July weekend and the rest of the
summer season with such mo-
mentum and a score of 89.5.
Crawley’s championship ride got
off to a rocky start when his bronc
refused to leave the chute. “That’ll
happen. Sometimes bucking hors-
es, whenever they get in the habit
of being bucked a lot, sometimes
they learn some tricks.”
After being reset the horse left
the chute with a vengeance. “Out-
side of the chute she was what you
look for in a bronc. Like, I mean
(she) took her head, jumped,
kicked overhead, hung in the air;
what a bronc rider looks at and
drives 20 hours to go get on.”
Brenda Mays of Terrebonne,
Ore. was barrel racing champion,
with a time of 17.380, and this
year is the second year she rode
at the Ponoka Stampede. “(I’m)
just excited, I don’t think it’s hit
yet. I’m pretty excited and it’s just
unreal,” Mays said after receiv-
ing her buckle.
Mays had placed 13th in the
long go but when another compet-
itor turned out she was bumped
into 12th place and was given the
opportunity to ride for a champi-
onship place.
After taking the fi rst barrel on
a horse she’s owned for the last
12 years Mays knew the ride was
going to go well. “With the fi rst
barrel with him it’s a little iffy, es-
pecially in a big, wide open place
like this. Tonight he nailed it.”
Bull riding champion is Tyler
Thomson of Black Diamond, and
the humble cowboy says he may
have won the title and buckle but
it was travelling partner and fel-
low bull rider Chad Besplug who
came out with best scores after the
long go and really won the rodeo.
However, he’s still feeling good to
have the Ponoka winnings to his
name after fi nishing with a score
of 88. “This rodeo’s a big deal in
the whole year. It’s a very large
step towards making the Cana-
dian Finals. It’s an unbelievable
feeling to win a rodeo like this.”
Timber Moore of Aubrey, Tex-
as, was the tie down roping cham-
pion with a time of 7.0; Airdrie’s
Todd Maughd won the steer wres-
tling with 4.20 seconds and the
champion team ropers were Brett
McCarrell of Camrose and Clint
Buhler of Okotoks, who won with
a time of 5.9.
TEAM WORK - Rocky Ross of Botha and Marty Lillico of Stettler work for a fast time during team roping last week at the Ponoka Stampede. Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye/Black Press
Action wraps up at Ponoka Stampede
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BY BRIAN VOSSENLacombe Express
Lacombe’s Midget Dodg-
ers are well on their way to
a championship.
After a very successful
weekend where the Dodg-
ers won three consecutive
games at home, the Dodg-
ers now prepare for anoth-
er weekend of baseball in
Edmonton where they will
play teams from Edmon-
ton, St. Albert and South
Jasper Place.
This should be an in-
teresting weekend for the
Dodgers, as they have only
played against one of the
teams, South Jasper Place,
before.
However, Manager Den-
ny Pannenbecker said that
he is confi dent the Dodgers
will do well.
“As long as we play the
way we can, then we should
be competitive,” said Pan-
nenbecker.
This past weekend, La-
combe dominated their op-
ponents in all three of their
games.
They crushed Slave Lake
12 – 4, Camrose 9 – 2 and
Bonnyville 16 – 6.
As has been the trend all
season, Pannenbecker said
it was strong batting and
pitching on the Dodgers’
side that made the differ-
ence in those games.
He added that many
of the Lacombe pitchers
were able to pitch late into
games, with one player
pitching a whole game,
which always helps the
team out.
“The pitchers that closed
just worked an inning or
two,” said Pannenbecker.
He added that of the 11
pitchers on the team, only
fi ve of them saw action
over the weekend.
Another of the strengths
that has and will continue
to serve the Dodgers well
this season is the balance
of the team, said Pannen-
becker.
He said that all the play-
ers on the team are fairly
equally talented and that
the team does not have to
rely on any particular play-
ers.
“I think it gives the
coaches confi dence, in all
the players, that they can
put them in any situation
and know that they should
be able to perform,” said
Pannenbecker. “We’ve
been pretty lucky this year;
we haven’t had too many
players struggle.”
This second round of
playoff games will deter-
mine seeding for the Dodg-
ers.
They will then travel to
Kelowna next weekend for
a tournament and have a
weekend off before provin-
cials take place on the July
26-28 weekend.
Pannenbecker said that
it is important for the team
to keep fresh in between
seeding and provincials.
Keeping the fundamen-
tal skills and plays which
have served them well all
season will be imperative
for the Dodgers, he said.
He added that the tourna-
ment in Kelowna will help
the team stay sharp and not
get soft in the break before
provincials.
“Just keep the momen-
tum going I guess,” said
Pannenbecker. He added
that a provincial title is not
the only goal in mind for
the Dodgers, but that the
team has their eyes on the
western championship in
August as well.
“I think that’s a goal
pretty much of anyone that
has played,” said Pannen-
becker. “I think we defi nite-
ly have a chance at it. But,
having said that, anything
can happen.
BIG SWING - Colton Kitt swings for the fence during a Lacombe Dodgers playoff game against Bonnyville last week. Brian Vossen/Lacombe Express
“AS LONG AS WE PLAY THE WAY WE CAN,
THEN WE SHOULD BE COMPETITIVE.”
DENNY PANNENBECKER
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Horoscope
You don’t need to hide
behind a mask, Aries.
Let your true feelings
be shown and you will
gain more respect for
having done so. If you
meet resistance, try
again.
Don’t worry about a
missed opportunity
this week, Taurus.
You will get a second
chance and make the
most of that well-
deserved opportunity.
Gemini, you will need
to fi nd ways to sure up
a plan of action before
you can start to move
forward. You may want
to seek advice from
Pisces.
Cancer, keep trying
even if you feel as
though your efforts are
getting you nowhere.
Eventually you will
make a breakthrough,
and all that hard work
will pay off.
Leo, take care of a
few things early in the
week and then enjoy
some much-needed
and well-deserved rest
and relaxation. Put
travel at the top of your
to-do list.
Virgo, you may
experience a scare, but
it will be short-lived
and you will recover
quickly. The rest of
the week may prove
uneventful, but do your
best to stay busy.
Libra, you may be
second-guessing an
earlier decision that
you now fi nd isn’t
working out exactly as
you had hoped. It is
not too late to take a
different path.
Scorpio, spend some
quality time at home if
you have been away
for awhile. Time spent
with your loved ones
will reinvigorate you
and put some hop
back in your step.
Sagittarius, step out
of the shadows for a
bit this week to get the
praise and recognition
you deserve. There’s
no shame in accepting
the gratitude of others.
Capricorn, your focus
on the future may be
making it diffi cult for
you to see what is
right in front of you.
Take stock of your
immediate future and
you’ll be glad you did.
Aquarius, expect to
tackle many things
on your to-do list this
week. While you are
feeling motivated,
keep going. You may
accomplish a lot more.
Pisces, sometimes
you will have to make
sacrifi ces, and this
week you may fi nd
yourself putting others
fi rst. You thrive at being
selfl ess.
ARIESMar 21/Apr 20
TAURUSApr 21/May 21
GEMINIMay 22/Jun 21
CANCERJun 22/Jul 22
LEOJul 23/Aug 23
VIRGOAug 24/Sept 22
LIBRASept 23/Oct 23
SCORPIOOct 24/Nov 22
SAGITTARIUSNov 23/Dec 21
CAPRICORNDec 22/Jan 20
AQUARIUSJan 21/Feb 18
PISCESFeb 19/Mar 20
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lightly 5. House mice
genus 8. Bible’s Chronicles
(abbr.) 11. Old World buffalo 12. Expression of
contempt 13. Levi jeans
competitor 15. A small-wooded
hollow 16. Donkeys 18. River in Florence 19. L. Rukeyser’s TV
show 22. The abominable
snowman 23. Deerfi eld, IL,
Trojans school 24. Be obliged to
repay 25. Woman (French) 28. Delaware 29. Fools around (Br.
slang)
31. Affi rmative (slang)
32. With three uneven sides
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Honeymoon 43. Fictive 47. Press against
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Lord 52. Obstruct or block 53. A companion
animal 54. Political action
committee 56. Big man on
campus 58. “Frankly my dear,
___” 63. American Indian
group 64. Lots of 65. Life stories
67. Sour taste 68. The Phantom’s
fi rst name 69. Leading
European space Co.
70. Native of Thailand
71. Drive into hard 72. NY state fl ower
CLUES DOWN 1. Male parent 2. Afresh 3. South American
weapon 4. Set out 5. Volcano aka
Wawa Putina 6. Soviet Union 7. A single piece of
paper 8. A bird’s foot 9. Of this 10. Restores 12. Paper adhesives 14. Lordship’s
jurisdiction
17. River in Paris 20. Headed up 21. Sir in Malay 25. Soft-shell clam
genus 26. Mega-electron volt 27. Indicates near 30. The central bank of
the US 33. Central processing
unit 34. Direct toward a
target 35. Side sheltered
from the wind 37. 6th letter of
Hebrew alphabet 40. Form a sum 41. The cry made by
sheep 42. Defensive nuclear
weapon 44. Clan division 45. Adult male deer
46. Patterned table linen fabric
48. Subtract 49. An imaginary ideal
place 51. Chuck Hagel is the
new head 53. Round fl at Middle
Eastern bread 55. Chickpea plant 56. Make obscure 57. Pole (Scottish) 59. Cavities where
spores develop 60. Vintage Auto
Racing Assoc. 61. Hmong language
__: Yao 62. Small head
gestures 66. Point midway
between S and SE
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