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SPECIAL ARRIVAL - A delighted crowd in Lacombe eagerly awaited the arrival of the 2014 Canadian Pacifi c Holiday Train on Monday. Musicians Roxanne Potvin and The Odds performed for the crowd, while Santa and his helpers handed out candy canes for the kids. Kalisha Mendonsa /Lacombe Express

2 Lacombe Express Thursday, December 11, 2014

BY KALISHA MENDONSALacombe Express

Lacombe City council has

passed the 2015 capital and op-

erating budgets, which allow

the City to maintain service de-

livery mostly at current levels

with a few exceptions. Council

has approved an increase in trail

maintenance, an increase to the

fall weed spraying program and

funding for the City’s Heritage

Resource Program.

“Consistent with council’s bud-

get guidelines, the 2015 property

tax rate has been budgeted with a

4.89 per cent increase,” said May-

or Steve Christie. “This budget is

responsive to the needs and pref-

erences of our citizens, which are

established through public input

and consultation, as well as col-

laboration with community orga-

nizations.”

The approved 2015 operating

budget has revenues of $30,548,765

and expenses of $30,548,060. Addi-

tional property tax revenues re-

sulting from assessment growth

and supplementary assessment

are equal to $363,710.

“Lacombe’s growth is impact-

ing staff capacity and it is getting

more diffi cult to sustain existing

services,” said Chief Administra-

tive Offi cer Norma MacQuarrie.

“We are working hard to fi nd ef-

fi ciencies, and administration

has prepared a budget that main-

tains service levels and supports

increased demand from residents

in a sustainable manner.”

The operating budget also in-

cludes $1,141,648 in funding allo-

cations to external organizations

– an increase of $94,784 or 9.05%

over 2014. Residents will see a

property tax increase of 4.89%

which will generate $555,720 for

the City. Residential utilities will

also increase by about 0.87%.

Water rate changes for 2015 in-

clude consumption rate increases

from $2.26 per m3 to $2.27 per m3,

and the monthly fl at rate increas-

es from $24.01 per month to $25.29

per month – an increase of 2.26%.

The wastewater rates remain

unchanged from 2014, with the

consumption rate at $0.80 per

m3 (charged at 80% of water con-

sumption). The monthly fl at rate

stays as $12.28 per month. There

are some changes to the 2015 sol-

id waste rates. Residential rates

will decrease 1.7% from $27.09

per month last year to $26.63 per

month to refl ect actual new curb-

side recycling costs. Commercial

rates will increase by 8.2% from

$89.43 per month to $96.79 per

month.

In order to keep up with the

growth of Lacombe, council ap-

proved a small increase to staff-

ing levels in the areas of a deputy

fi re chief, a utilities operator, a

police administration support

position, trail maintenance staff

and a community services execu-

tive assistant.

The 2015 capital budget in-

cludes $20,974,122 worth of new

capital projects that refl ect a

number of priorities including

construction of the $8 million

police station, intersection up-

grades at 63 St. and Hwy. 12, a

roundabout at College Ave. and

C&E Trail, trail development and

a paving and sidewalk replace-

ment program.

Also within the capital budget

is consideration for safety code

upgrades at the arena and an af-

fordable housing project.

For the fi rst time ever in the

City’s budget process, written

suggestions were accepted from

the public and evaluated by coun-

cil for costing consideration and

inclusion into the 2015 budget.

“Council appreciates the inter-

est shown by the public in bring-

ing forward their submissions

for the 2015 budget,” said Mayor

Christie. “We look forward to in-

corporating this citizen-centric

process into future budget cy-

cles.”

There were 16 submissions and

in the end, council chose to adopt

a walk-through entrance to Heri-

tage Park at $1,200, some addi-

tional benches and trees at Cran-

na Lake, costing $3,500 and some

more walking trail maintenance

that will total a cost of $17,000.

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UPGRADES FOR AQUATIC CENTRE

Lacombe City council has approved $10.8 million worth of upgrades to the Lacombe Sports and Leisure Complex, which houses Barnett Arenas and the Kinsmen Aquatic Centre.

The upgrades will include a new entrance and facility foyer, numerous upgrades to comply with fi re and building safety codes and the addition of a mechanical chemical room to the east perimeter of the pool.

Council authorized administration to sign the Memorandum of Understanding with Su-perior Safety codes after public consultation takes place and the optimal phasing of the project is determined.

“We very much appreciate the sugges-tions and viewpoints provided by our citizens into this project,” said Community Services Director Brenda Vaughan.

“We look forward to further public con-sultation and collaboration with community user groups as the project moves forward, in order to minimize service disruptions to the community.”

According to Stantec representative Dar-ryl Langille, the adopted $10.8 million project budget is susceptible to change. Currently, the plans and costs have been estimated through fl oor plans and could potentially cost much less when more detailed construc-tion plans are drawn.

“That budget is derived from worst-case scenarios pertaining to structural, mechani-cal and electrical factors. Considering the procurement methods the City has the op-tion of moving forward with, the City could work hand-in-hand with the contractors and establish a budget that I feel would be below $10.8 million,” said Langille.

The project will commence in 2015.“Watching the project move ahead is excit-

ing to me personally, and I can’t wait to see the end project,” said Mayor Steve Christie.

NEW SITE FOR OFF-LEASH DOG PARK

City council has approved the use of the land adjacent to the future public works fa-cility in the Len Thompson Industrial Park Phase II as an off-leash dog park.

Administration has been authorized to commence developing this site sometime in 2015.

“Our objective in creating a permanent dog park is to help improve the overall qual-ity of life in Lacombe by providing an area where dog owners may exercise their pets in a safe and secure off-leash environment,” said Chief Administrative Offi cer Norma Mac-Quarrie.

Public input concerning the Len Thomp-son Industrial Park Phase II location was sought via an online survey.

“We will incorporate the public feedback received into our planning processes for the dog park,” said Community Services Director Brenda Vaughan. “We also remind citizens that there will be additional opportunities to provide input into the park relocation proj-ect.”

According to Mayor Steve Christie, the City underwent a Municipal Green Spaces Review process to identify a suitable and permanent home for the new dog park.

The review identifi ed an area directly ad-jacent to the future public works facility in the Len Thompson Industrial Park Phase II as the most suitable for development as an off-leash dog park.

The land is not suitable for use as an in-dustrial lot, but has many of the desired fea-tures for an off-leash area. It will need to be fenced, landscaped and a gravel parking lot created. Walking trails to the area may also be considered.

Community input will be considered as council identifi es the needs and wants of citi-zens in regards to amenities and landscape features of the new off-leash park.

Lacombians to see a property tax increase of 4.89%City council approves the 2015 capital and operating budgets this week

COUNCIL BRIEFS by Kalisha Mendonsa

“THIS BUDGET IS RESPONSIVE TO THE NEEDS

AND PREFERENCES OF OUR CITIZENS, WHICH

ARE ESTABLISHED THROUGH PUBLIC INPUT AND CONSULTATION, AS

WELL AS COLLABORATION WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS.”

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A fundraising concert for

the Christian Life Or-

phanage in Mwanza, Tan-

zania, ‘See Amid the Winter’s

Snow’, is set for several dates

across Central Alberta.

Featuring the Central Alberta

Home-School Choir, the Rosedale

Valley Strings (under the direc-

tion of Naomi Delafi eld) and sing-

er Debbie Zepick, the fi rst perfor-

mance runs Dec. 12th at the New

Life Fellowship Church in Red

Deer, starting at 7 p.m.

Additional performances will

be held at the Clive Baptist Church

on Dec. 13th at 7 p.m. Another is

set for Camrose on Dec. 14th.

Zepick, a gifted artist in her

own right, enjoys the aspect of

bringing these groups together

for the concert, which will be rich

in various musical genres and

‘textures’.

The concerts have been run-

ning for several years as a fund-

raiser for various projects at the

orphanage, which was founded

in 2005 by Patrick and Beatrice

Mwafute.

As the ministry’s web site

reads, “They were surrounded

by children who were forced to

live on the streets; many of them

orphaned or forced to leave their

homes for other reasons.

“These children lacked the ba-

sic needs to enable them to live

full, healthy lives. They faced in-

surmountable obstacles such as

drug and alcohol addictions and

had no one to turn to. It was in

response to these circumstances

that Patrick and Beatrice opened

up their home to these children.”

Zepick and several members of

the Central Alberta Home-School

Choir visited the Christian Life

Orphanage Centre earlier this

year, and the mission has brought

a deeper level of fulfi llment to ev-

eryone involved with staging the

See Amid the Winter’s Snow fun-

draiser, she said. “They learned

an awful lot about international

development.”

Friendships were formed,

which is also a key part of con-

necting with a ministry that is

so far away. “We had an amazing

time.”

The partnership with the or-

phanage has also grown deeper

over the years as well, as funds

raised here have supported such

projects as six acres of land, the

construction of a new building

and the purchase of a new van for

the ministry.

“It’s been amazing what the

music has done.”

Zepick, also a piano/voice

teacher, home school teacher,

worship leader and recording

artist, has recorded music with

an unmistakable feeling of joy

and that often refl ects a gentle,

Celtic sound. Zepick has a won-

derful way of telling stories in

her songs, refl ected in tunes like

Gray Mittens from her own love-

ly Christmas CD, also titled See

Amid the Winter’s Snow, released

several years ago.

That song is a real-life look at

her grandmother’s experiences

during the Depression years

when she was single-handedly

raising children and trying to

provide a happy Christmas. Of

course, times were tight so gifts

were meaningful - simple pairs of

mittens she knit while staying up

late at night.

Christmas Rags is about a lone-

ly trucker who picks up a dog on

his Christmas Eve journey. The

pair drives by brightly-lit homes

fi lled with family members cel-

ebrating.

But at least he’s not alone. Gray

Mittens and Christmas Rags will

likely be some of what she will

be performing during this year’s

‘See Amid the Winter’s Snow’.

“We really run the gamut at

this show,” she said, pointing out

there is choral music, orchestral

music and a little bit of Celtic-

infl uenced music as well. “And as

we’ve embarked on working with

the orphanage, there has gotten

to be a little bit more of an Afri-

can infl uence in the music that

we do.

“So it’s becoming more and

more eclectic all of the time.”

Meanwhile, she’s thrilled to

be working with such talented

young people, noting that the

Central Alberta Home-School

Choir numbers about 100. “Last

year, we reached an all-time high

of about 120 so I started a junior

choir as well.”

Being so busy on a number of

other fronts has kept her from

recording newer projects of her

own, but she’s happy to be guid-

ing her choir and other students

she works with along (she also di-

rects theatre productions).

“I get energy from working

with groups of young people,” she

said. “I love to work with choirs

and see how much we can devel-

op – I love the creative challenge

of that. And with dramas, I love

to take kids who are terrifi ed to

make a peep and watch them take

on different characters, gaining

confi dence and poise. It’s all very

energizing to me.

“I also get to work with the best

kids in the world because these

kids are respectful, polite and

they want to learn.”

As for the coming performanc-

es, a free will offering will be

taken. For more information, call

403-783-3446 or email debzepick@

gmail.com.

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‘See Amid the Winter’s Snow’ fundraising concerts plannedEvent supports the Christian Life Orphanage in Mwanza, Tanzania



Blackfalds Town council

has approved the 2015 bud-

get with a capital budget of

$1.85 million and an operat-

ing budget of $22.4 million.

“The capital budget is

quite low compared to

some of our past budget

numbers and that is be-

cause we’ve done a lot of

municipal upgrades in the

last fi ve years including the

RCMP Protective Services

building and the Abbey

Centre,” said Mayor Melo-

die Stol.

“This year is more of a

simpler budget but we are

going to add equipment to

maintain a service level

pertaining to infrastruc-

ture. As we grow, we’re

adding more roads and al-

leys and we need to be able

to service those.”

Stol said as the Town

looks forward, they are em-

phasizing putting money

into reserves, as there are

a few major projects in the

works over the next fi ve

years. Those projects in-

clude upgrades to address

the stormwater drainage

plan and the regional sewer

line and wastewater treat-

ment plan.

The Town is also going

to replace and improve two

existing playgrounds and

add another park, as well

as performing some trail

system expansion projects.

“Blackfalds is successful

in conducting and imple-

menting community needs

assessments. The upgrades

to our arena in 2004, up-

grades to our library in

2006 and the Abbey Centre

are all projects that came

from a community needs

assessment,” said Stol.

As Blackfalds continues

its rapid growth rate, Stol

said the Town has taken

into consideration the need

to create a few more jobs

within the Town adminis-

tration and governance.

Those positions will in-

clude a parks and recre-

ation offi cial and two ad-

ministrative positions for

the Town to manage the

growth.

Stol said one of the other

positions that will be add-

ed lies within the Family

and Community Support

Services (FCSS) facility.

According to Stol, the Al-

berta government has not

increased their funding to

local FCSS services so the

Town has had to increase

their funding from 20% of

the program costs to 55%.

“There is an ever-grow-

ing need for us to expand

the services offered by

FCSS and there are simply

not enough funds to meet

that growth,” she said.

“There are so many pro-

grams and services we are

interested in bringing to

our community. We add

more money to FCSS ser-

vices each year, but the

province is not keeping up

its pay. Originally, our con-

tract said that the provin-

cial government would pay

80 per cent, and we would

contribute 20 per cent.

We’re paying 55 per cent.”

Stol said this is a cause

for concern as the Town’s

growth is creating a higher

need for support programs.

More funding will be given

from the Town to FCSS pro-

grams in 2015, she said.

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Over the month of No-

vember, Canadian Blood

Services worked with three

CFL teams as well as local

media stations to challenge

communities in a blood

drive.

The 4CC Football Blood

Challenge brought the Cal-

gary Stampeders, Edmon-

ton Eskimos and Saskatch-

ewan Roughriders together

with radio stations Sunny

94/Kraze, Big 105FM and

Zed 98.9 to rally donations

in support of Canadian

Blood Services.

Darin Clark of Sunny 94

took hold of the lead with

130 units of blood donated

in four weeks. A total of 322

units of blood were collect-

ed in the duration of the

challenge. Jamie Worthing-

ton of Big 105FM gathered

a total of 100 units, while

Travis Currah of Zed 98.9

was able to gather 92 units.

“I presented the trophy

to Darin, and he was very

taken aback that we had

gotten his name engraved

on the trophy. The Sunny 94

listeners and Eskimo fans

in Central Alberta were

tremendously supportive,”

said Territory Manager of

Canadian Blood Services

Darrin Thompson.

The representative DJs

from each radio crew en-

couraged listeners to do-

nate blood and support

each team in their goal

of hoisting the Corpuscle

Cup. A long-time local phy-

sician, Dr. Ron Onerheim,

donated the Cup to encour-

age blood donations in Red

Deer and the area.

Thompson said that all

DJs led by example and

donated on behalf of their

teams.

The Corpuscle Cup was,

according to Thompson, a

predecessor of sorts for the

Partner For Life program.

The program encourages

organizations and corpo-

rate groups – such as the

Eskimos, Stampeders and

Roughriders – to gather

mass support and donate in

groups.

“With a group, there is

support and it becomes

a fun thing to do. A lot of

our corporate partners

are looking at employee

engagement activities that

don’t necessarily include

going to a pub. Instead,

they are doing something

as a group that allows them

to give back to the com-

munity. It’s a win-win for

everyone,” Thompson said.

The Football Challenge

was successful and brought

in 322 units. Thompson

said that a car accident vic-

tim will typically require

about 50 units of blood and

that the 322 units could

save multiple lives.

“In Central Alberta, hav-

ing that many donations

come in during the month

is fantastic. Our organi-

zation is a national blood

bank. We’re providing

blood for local help centres

but all of the blood is col-

lected for a national goal.

What we do here in Central

Alberta helps people every-

where across the country.”

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Lacombe DJ wins blood drive



There are hundreds of

ways to create meaningful

experiences in the holiday

season – volunteering time,

donating goods or doing

something for one’s com-

munity.

All of these actions are

a way of giving the un-

conventional gift of giving

back. They can be done

alone, with friends or with

family members and the

options are endless.

“Lots of people don’t

have the money to buy ev-

eryone gifts, but you can

volunteer for no cost, ex-

cept getting to the desti-

nation. There are lots of

organizations that would

benefi t greatly from people

coming in and volunteering

and helping out,” said Vol-

unteer Central Community

Coordinator Karen Oatway.

“Ask organizations what

they need – there is always

something that can be done.

This is typically the time of

year where people will con-

sider things like this, but

I wish they would do it all

year round. It seems like

now is the big time – the old

saying ‘it’s better to give

than to receive’ is true for

sure.”

Volunteer Central is a

great way to connect with

organizations in the com-

munity, from homeless

shelters to soup kitchens,

to specialty non-profi t or-

ganizations like Ten Thou-

sand Villages or Magdalene

House.

Seniors are a major part

of the population that lack

Christmas inclusion. There

are several nursing homes,

hospices and live-in care fa-

cilities that would be happy

to co-ordinate visits from

choirs, musicians or mem-

bers of the public simply

looking to spend some time

with an elder.

“Seniors can always use

visitors at any time of the

year, but especially around

Christmas. Lots of people

don’t have family around,

or miss visits because of

poor road conditions or

needing childcare. There

are a lot of lower-income

seniors as well who could

benefi t from a visit,” said

Oatway.

Piper Creek Foundation

and hospices may be able

to arrange visits. Oatway

says that hospices are often

overlooked but are places

where Christmas visits are

very welcome.

“I know that hospice

and hospitals make it hard

for people to see family

over the winter and over

Christmas. Lots have fam-

ily members elsewhere

and it’s hard for them to

get here. There are always

people who would like to

be visited. It’s not a big gift,

but it is meaningful. Maybe

bring a blanket, or make

cards or something small,”

Oatway said.

She also added that

sometimes cooking a meal

or providing entertainment

for an evening is an option

with hospices and senior

facilities. She said that any-

one with musical talents or

a passion for singing would

have lots of options for

places to entertain over the

holidays.

Another interesting

idea is to gather a group

of friends or family mem-

bers, contact an agency,

and come together to make

a gift basket or collection

of items that might make a

good donation.

“For a women’s shelter,

maybe you’d get some nice

pens, or a journal, or some

bath salts or something like

that for somebody to make

them feel special. You can

write a nice quote in the

book or something. You

can do that in your home

with your friends, and then

you’re also making some-

one feel good,” Oatway

said.

“It makes you feel good,

makes you feel happy – and

hopefully, that turns into a

tradition. Instead of buying

something for your friends

that they don’t need, you’re

giving it to someone who

needs some encourage-

ment.”

Other options for uncon-

ventional gifts are to pur-

chase items such as drink-

ing water, school supplies,

animals and required goods

for communities over seas.

Ten Thousand Villages

runs a program where peo-

ple can send items such as

cement, irrigation system

components, seeds or small

farm animals directly to

villages in need around the

world through the Menno-

nite Central Committee.

A major component of

deciding to do an uncon-

ventional gift is to look at

the needs of organizations.

Some places will receive a

surplus of jackets, but have

no donations of hats or mit-

tens. Others will be full of

volunteers but may need

some monetary submis-

sions.

Work places can also use

their Christmas parties or

gift exchanges as an oppor-

tunity to give back.

“There are a number

of work Christmas par-

ties that go on this time of

year. Sometimes there are

gift exchanges, but you

might be buying a gift for

someone that you don’t

know very well, so instead

it might be better to bring

gifts for the Christmas bu-

reau. Contact a charity that

has a community need and

bring that to the party in-

stead,” Oatway suggested.

All walks of life deserve a

safe, secure holiday season

regardless of faith or social

circumstance. Volunteer

Central can connect people

to individuals or groups in

need all across Central Al-

berta. The Volunteer Cen-

tral web site offers hun-

dreds of possible recipients

of a ‘giving Christmas gift’.

Oatway said, “People

should try to look into plac-

es that aren’t well known.

Also, unfortunately, Christ-

mas is an exciting time but

it can also be very hard.

There is a lot of domestic

violence during this sea-

son, so the Women’s Out-

reach and Women’s Shelter

have a big demand.”

“Truthfully, the volun-

teer gets the gift. Yes, they

get to help someone else out

but people learn how great

it makes them feel and that

there is a great feeling to

get out of it. People would

remember if they volun-

teered for a day, and helped

someone else, and made

a memory of feelings and

friends.”

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The Blackfalds Food Bank Society is

looking for volunteers and donations to

continue as they plan for not only Decem-

ber, but look ahead into the New Year.

The Town of Blackfalds is a rapidly

growing community where more and

more people are accessing the services of

the food bank each year. The fl uctuation

in nearby work availability and ample

growth among families is causing a rise in

the number of users of the food bank.

“Blackfalds is a very fast growing com-

munity in Alberta. With that fast grow-

ing population, we are seeing more need

for the food bank. Typically, we’re seeing

single parents with children. Things get

tough this time of year, especially with all

of the extra expenses of the season,” said

Director Karie Ackermann.

“We are also seeing more people that

have moved to Blackfalds hoping for work

whose jobs didn’t pan out so they are

struggling.”

According to www.foodbankscanada.

ca, overall food bank usage in the province

went up by 2.3% from 2013 – 2014 and a total

of 48.2% from 2008- 2014.

Ackermann said that although the de-

pendence is high in December, she would

like to remind the community that people

struggle all year round. She said it is won-

derful to receive so much help this month,

but hopes the generosity will continue af-

ter the holiday season.

“I think people are in generous dona-

tion mode in December. People don’t real-

ize that in June we are just as hungry as

December. I wish I could keep that feel of

generosity and donations that happen in

December all throughout the year.”

She added no matter the amount, the

food bank and those who rely on its ser-

vices are always thankful.

“We’re so thankful for the donations and

support that we’ve received. It’s always a

necessary thing for us to thank those who

have supported us.

“With that message of saying thank you,

we want people to know that we are thank-

ful for what we do have, and we understand

that people can’t give all the time. However,

we’re very fortunate to have a community

that tends to be supportive.”

Earlier this year the Blackfalds Food

Bank found they were running quite low

on volunteer availability with only three

people able to give their time, Ackermann

said. Currently, the call is out to anyone

who is able to lend a hand and join the now

seven people on the list of available volun-

teers.

“The call out to volunteers is always there.

We want to recruit people and promote help-

ing out the community. We will never turn

down anyone who wants to help.”

With the holidays coming even closer,

the food bank is looking for a specifi c list

of items that are still needed for Christmas

hampers. Calling ahead will ensure that

each of the items in need is not being left

out or being donated in surplus.

The items that are needed for Christmas

hampers are tin foil turkey roasting pans,

canned fruit, honey, marmalade, desserts,

peanut butter, cranberries, mandarin or-

anges, stuffi ng and canned vegetables.

Cash donations are being accepted as

well to purchase items such as turkeys,

ham and fresh vegetables.

“We do Christmas hampers each year

on top of our regular hampers. It’s above

and beyond what we typically put in. Last

year, we did 55 hampers for Christmas,”

said Ackermann. “The Blackfalds commu-

nity is amazing – if we put out there that

we need something, I know we will get it.

We’re very fortunate.”

Donation boxes are available at Family

Foods, at the Blackfalds Library, Family

and Community Support Services (FCSS)

offi ce and at The Abbey Centre. Applica-

tions for the Blackfalds Food Bank and

Christmas Bureau are available through

FCSS offi ce.

[email protected]

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Due to a sustained in-

crease in the number of

cases of whooping cough

(pertussis) confi rmed in

the Central Zone of Alber-

ta Health Services (AHS),

AHS has declared a per-

tussis outbreak in the Cen-

tral Zone and is offering

additional immunization

appointment opportuni-

ties for at-risk individuals.

A bacterial infection

that causes severe cough-

ing that lasts for weeks,

pertussis can lead to pneu-

monia, convulsions, brain

damage and even death.

Infants six months of age

and younger are at great-

est risk for these serious

complications.

Of the 107 cases of per-

tussis confi rmed in the

Central Zone in 2014 to-

date, seven cases have re-

quired hospitalization.

Pertussis can be treat-

ed, most successfully if

caught early; however, im-

munization can safely pre-

vent disease and, if it does

occur, reduce symptoms

and spread of the disease.

In Alberta, pertussis im-

munizations are offered

– free of charge – through

Alberta’s routine child-

hood immunization pro-

gram. A series of doses

is recommended, start-

ing at two months of age,

and again at four, six and

18 months; at four to six

years; and again in Grade

9. Following this sched-

ule ensures protection is

up-to-date. Albertans who

have not received a dose

of pertussis vaccine since

turning 18 years of age are

eligible to receive a single

dose.

AHS has proactively in-

creased the number of im-

munization appointments

available in Central Zone

to reduce infant infection

rates. These appointments

are specifi cally intended

for the following Central

Zone residents:

• infants and pre-school

aged children who are not

up-to-date on immuniza-

tions;

• caregivers and close

contacts of infants such

as parents, grandparents,

nannies, child care staff

(e.g. daycare centres and

family day homes);

• health care workers;

• women who are at

least, or greater than, 26

weeks pregnant (immu-

nizing women at or after

26 weeks of pregnancy is

safe, and increases protec-

tion for newborn infants

by minimizing risk of in-

fection in those around

them and giving them an-

tibodies transferred dur-

ing pregnancy).

Of the above target

groups, pregnant women

and adult caregivers/close

contacts may also be able

to access immunization

through their physicians.

Call ahead to confi rm

availability.

Individuals uncertain

of their child’s immuniza-

tion history can contact

their local community

health centre to discuss.

Anyone who suspects

they, or a family member,

may be sick with pertus-

sis should stay at home

and call a family physician

or Health Link Alberta,

toll-free at 1-866-408-LINK

(5465), before seeking

medical care. When pre-

scribed treatment, cases

should stay home from

work, school or childcare

until fi ve days of antibiot-

ics have been completed.

Additional information

about pertussis is avail-

able through AHS’ child-

hood immunization

website, immunizeal-

berta.ca, at: http://

immunizealberta.ca/i-

need-know-more/com-

mon- questions/whoop-

ing-cough.

- Fawcett

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Whooping cough outbreak in Central Alberta

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A very important reminder

Well, it’s the time of year to cele-

brate the season and for those of us

with a more spiritual bent, a time

to rejoice. What a great year we

have had here in Lacombe – a year

of signifi cant accomplishments,

and of laying the groundwork for

future successes.

I feel that we have drawn closer

together as a community in the past

year, and collectively we have taken

great strides towards becoming a

more vibrant and sustainable City.

We are certainly a growing com-

munity, as evidenced by our most

recent census. We are 12,728 strong.

Lacombe is very lucky to be

home to a great number of caring

people who show true community

spirit by devoting themselves to

helping others, and to make our

City more livable.

I would like to recognize and

thank our active and committed

volunteers, community groups

and organizations, not only for

their tireless efforts throughout

the year, but especially during this

time of the year as they reach out

to those in need.

Without their compassion, gen-

erosity and hard work, Lacombe

would not be such a wonderful

place to call home. Thank you all

for your many contributions, and

for making a positive difference in

so many lives.

I am also thankful for the hard

work and dedication of my fellow

councillors and staff at the City of

Lacombe, all of whom are commit-

ted to working together with resi-

dents to make Lacombe a safe, in-

clusive and prosperous community.

I consider myself fortunate to

serve with such dedicated and

passionate people who truly care

about our City. Thanks to them,

2015 promises to be a positive and

exciting year for Lacombe and

I am confi dent that together we

can overcome all challenges and

achieve great things.

Finally, I’d like to acknowledge

you, the citizens of Lacombe, for

your patience and understanding

during the critical infrastructure

construction periods, and for be-

lieving in the promise of Alberta’s

newest City. I invite you to join us

in continuing to create a vibrant

and giving community in 2015.

As I alluded to earlier, we have

many things to look forward to

in the coming year. We anticipate

the construction startup for a new

shopping centre in Lacombe Mar-

ket Square in the spring; the open-

ing of the new Best Western hotel

by Michener Park in the fall; and

the addition of new commercial

enterprises to our business com-

munity.

Lacombe will also see the open-

ing of new residential subdivisions

in Shepherd Heights, MacKenzie

Ranch, Metcalf Ridge and Trinity

Crossing, which will see more than

400 housing units made available

for development next year.

Also, design details are being fi -

nalized for the new police facility,

with construction slated to begin

next spring, and lastly, the 34th

St. truck bypass road will be con-

structed in the 2015 construction

season. This will help to divert

heavy vehicle traffi c away from the

busy downtown core.

So, as we gather to celebrate

this holiday season, let us use this

time to refl ect and count our bless-

ings and let us be mindful that the

greatest gifts we can give to one

another are our time, our love and

our service.

Please remember to reach out

to your neighbours at this time

of year, especially the elderly and

those who live alone. Also, my

thoughts and prayers go to those

who are sick at home or in our care

facilities. I wish you freedom from

suffering and a speedy recovery.

I would also like to extend a spe-

cial welcome to those who have

chosen to make Lacombe their

new home and to those who have

returned to be with their families

this holiday season. I hope that you

have a great time.

On behalf of council and staff

of the City of Lacombe, and from

my family to yours, I wish you all

a very Merry Christmas and peace

and prosperity in the New Year.

May the holidays refresh your

spirit and bring you joy and togeth-

erness.

Steve Christie is the mayor of La-combe.

Tis the season for cel-

ebrating – and that means

inevitably a spike in par-

tiers who have one drink

too many and then decide

they are fi t to drive.

Recently, MADD Cana-

da launched their annual

Project Red Ribbon with

the aim of preventing im-

paired driving this holiday

season. It’s just in time for

the annual slate of offi ce

parties, family get-togeth-

ers and other functions to

serve as a reminder of the

importance of not drinking

and driving.

Project Red Ribbon runs

through to the fi rst Monday

after New Year’s. Over one

million ribbons are distrib-

uted to Canadians during

Project Red Ribbon.

This year, MADD has

encouraged supporters to

share images of themselves

on social media to spread

the awareness and use the

hashtag #maddredribbon.

The ribbon reminds

people to plan ahead for a

safe ride home if they’re

going to be drinking. It also

serves as a tribute to those

who have been killed or in-

jured in impairment-relat-

ed crashes.

It’s frustrating that

the numbers of reported

impaired drivers are as

high as they are, in spite

of constant educational

and awareness campaigns

and the tireless efforts of

MADD volunteers. For

some reason, people still

choose to get behind the

wheel after they’ve been

drinking assuming they

are in complete control.

The cost to such irrespon-

sibility is staggering.

Every year, between

1,250 and 1,500 people are

killed and more than 63,000

are injured as a result of

impaired driving, offi cials

say. Even with the recent

toughening of provincial

laws, including the lower-

ing of the legal blood alco-

hol limit, these numbers

aren’t decreasing signifi -

cantly as would be hoped.

In 2010 (the latest statis-

tics from MADD Canada),

it was estimated that 2,541

individuals were killed in

motor vehicle crashes in

Canada. MADD Canada es-

timates that at a minimum

1,082 of these fatalities

were impairment-related.

In MADD Canada’s opin-

ion, the 1,082 fi gure is a

conservative estimate, due

to the underreporting that

results from the inability

to conduct alcohol tests on

surviving impaired drivers

and from the need to rely

on police reports.

Offi cials remind citizens

to never drive impaired or

ride with an impaired driv-

er. And if you see a driver

you suspect is impaired,

call 911 to report it.

Meanwhile, to avoid po-

tential tragedy, it’s as easy

as simply planning ahead

by arranging for a desig-

nated driver, calling a cab

or ensuring you have some-

one you trust to pick you up

when it’s time to head home.

We hope all Central Al-

bertans take time to make

plans and choose wisely

this holiday season when it

comes to alcohol consump-

tion.

The mayor’s Christmas message to Lacombians

Steve

C H R I S T I E


fyifyi Your weekly Community Events Calendar

EVENTSOld Fashioned Christmas Hymn

Sing – Dec. 14th at 7 p.m. – Parkside Alliance Church. Come and enjoy singing and Christmas goodies. Donations for the food bank would be appreciated.

Lacombe Christmas Farmers Markets. Fridays 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Lacombe Memo-rial Centre. Ending Dec. 12th.

Annual Christmas Concert at Lin-coln Hall on Dec. 12th. Program starts at 7 p.m. followed by a visit from Santa. For more infor-mation about the event, contact Merrigold Long at 782-6313.

Word of Life Church in Red Deer is inviting Central Alberta to ‘The Christmas Experience’ Dec. 21st at 9:30 a.m., 11:15 a.m. and 1 p.m. Following each Family Service (where you’ll see some of your favorite Christmas characters), there are fun activities planned for the whole family. We are transforming our property into a Winter Wonderland - featur-ing horse-drawn sleigh rides, quad sleigh rides, skating, snow games, craft zone, picture with Santa and candy bags for the kids. The event is complimenta-ry; and a hot chili lunch available for a minimum donation of $5 (proceeds going to the I Heart Red Deer Lunch Program). Word of Life Church is located at the South End of Taylor Drive on England Way. More information at: https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Christmas-Experi-ence/849968818368122#.

The Red Deer River Watershed Alliance (RDRWA) will be holding a Special Holiday Ambassador Breakfast Dec. 19th from 7:30 – 8:45 a.m. at the Quality Inn North Hill in Red Deer. Cost is $15 per person. The staff of the RDRWA will be presenting ‘The Ghosts of the Watershed’s Past’ on Dec. 19th. Please come and join us for a festive buffet breakfast as we explore some the infl uential people that shaped our watershed, focusing on ranching, mining, forestry & sodbusters. RSVP to: [email protected] or call Kelly at 403-340-7379 by noon on Dec. 17th.

The annual Community Christ-mas Dinner will be held at the Lacombe Memorial Centre on Dec. 25th from noon – 2 p.m. The doors will close at 3 p.m. Anyone who would like to have a home cooked dinner on Christ-mas is welcome to attend. Din-ner is free of charge. For more information, please call Neigh-borhood Place at 403-782-0886 or Bethal Christian Reformed Church at 403-782-6400.

Pine Lake Singers’ Christmas Concert at the Pine Lake Hub Community Centre on Dec. 14th at 2:30 p.m. Admis-sion $5. Lunch served.

Parkland Classical Singers com-munity choir based in Lacombe is looking for more members. Rehearsals are held on Thurs-days 6:30-8 p.m. at the Wolf Creek Community Church beginning. For more information call Carolyn at 403-782-7365.

Lacombe Walking Group meets Wednesdays from 12-12:30 p.m. Meet at Medcombe Walk-in Clinic, no registration required.

Kozy Korner Sunday Music 1 p.m. the last three Sun-days of each month.

Kozy Korner Tuesday Din-ners every week at noon.

Lacombe Legion breakfasts third Sunday of every month from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Lacombe Dance Lessons – social and choreographed ballroom dancing. Traditional Two-step or Cha Cha/Jive. For details phone Cliff at 403-782-4094.

St. Andrew’s United Church Jr. Choir for ages fi ve to 18. Meets Thursdays 5:30-6:30 p.m. con-tact Jesssica at 403-352-5486.

St. Andrew’s United Church Adult Choir for those 18 and older. Practices on Wednesdays from 7:15 – 8:30 p.m. Contact St. Andrew’s United Church of-fi ce at 403-782-3148 for more details about the choir.

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.

The Red Deer Legion Pipe Band is recruiting experienced and inexperienced people from the Central Alberta area, who are interested in joining the Band. Anyone with piping or drumming experience, or if you would like to learn piping or drumming, are asked to please contact us at 403-782-7183 or by email at [email protected]. Prac-tices are held at the Red Deer Legion on Tuesdays at 7 p.m.

Quilting and crafts held at Black-falds United Church on Mon-days at 9:30 a.m. Help make quilts or bring your own quilt/

craft to work on. Check out our web site at blackfaldsunited-church.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.

New to Lacombe? Contact La-combe Welcome Wagon at

403-348-9567 for free maps, information about the City & area, as well as free gifts from local businesses. New baby in the family? Contact Lacombe Welcome Wagon at 403-348-9567 for free information, baby product samples as well as free gifts from local businesses.

Youth Unlimited Drop-in Activities 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.

Taoist Tai Chi a relaxing, low-impact exercise; continuing classes year-round, for those who have completed beginners or have learned Taoist Tai Chi before. Par-ticipate 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 Wednes-day morning. Come join us for coffee. $2. Gatherings run from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Lacombe Legion.

Affi rm – providing safe and confi -dential support to people of all sexual orientation and identity, their families and friends. We meet in Lacombe. For more in-formation, call Marg at 403-782-1887 or Ross at 403-782-3671.

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 about the group, feel free to contact Mary Lou Wilson 403-782-3923.

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.

Writers’ Ink, The Red Deer & District Writers Club has weekly meetings (every Tuesday) in the old farmhouse at Sunnybrook Farm (4701 30 St.) in Red Deer from 7 to 9 p.m. We meet, share our writing, and offer construc-tive criticism to one another. We also do our utmost to improve our craft by Skyping profes-sionals in the fi eld of writing, by inviting guest speakers to our Spring Workshop and to the occasional meeting. Our professional library is in-creasing as is our knowledge gained from members who are constantly seeking new challenges and sharing suc-cesses and failures with the group. Guests are welcome!

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Horoscope

Aries, although you are full

of excitement this week, rein

in some of those feelings so

you can focus on the tasks at

hand. Use your energy to your

advantage.

Taurus, motivation may not be

strong this week, so begin with

some menial tasks around the

house and build up to bigger

plans. Eventually you will

fi nd a groove.

ARIESMar 21/Apr 20

TAURUSApr 21/May 21

Gemini, try to avoid focusing

on just one issue for too

long. Sometimes you simply

must trust your instincts and

forge ahead anyway. Let past

experience guide

you this week.

Cancer, avoid the temptation

to take on too many

responsibilities this week. If

you don’t, you might not get

much done. Think before you

accept more work.

GEMINIMay 22/Jun 21

CANCERJun 22/Jul 22

Financial matters are looming

and a decision must be made,

Leo. Don’t be overcome with

anxiety, as all you need to

do is carefully examine your

fi nances to come up

with a solution.

Spontaneity beckons, Virgo,

even though you are a careful

planner who puts a lot of

thought into your decisions.

Overthinking is more hassle

than it’s worth this week.

LEOJul 23/Aug 23

VIRGOAug 24/Sept 22

Someone may catch you off

guard this week, Libra. This

person will bring a welcome

surprise, so look

forward to this unexpected

encounter.

Back up your promises with

decisive action, Scorpio.

That’s the only way to prove

to others that your word

means something and you are

committed to honoring your

commitments.

LIBRASept 23/Oct 23

SCORPIOOct 24/Nov 22

There may be more to the big

picture than you are seeing,

Sagittarius. Gather the facts

before you jump to any

conclusions. You may just

see things from a different

perspective.

Capricorn, you are riding high

and looking to share your good

fortune with others.

Make the most of this chance

to improve the lives of those

around you.

SAGITTARIUSNov 23/Dec 21

CAPRICORNDec 22/Jan 20

Aquarius, you have an idea

about how to tackle a diffi cult

obstacle, but someone

crosses your path with a

different agenda. Perhaps

there’s a way to work together.

Pisces, avoid open confl ict

without being a pushover this

week. Find the middle

ground and try to understand

another’s perspective.

AQUARIUSJan 21/Feb 18

PISCESFeb 19/Mar 20

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HOW TO PLAY:

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It’s been said Einstein’s

E=mc2 (energy=mass x C

speed of light squared) is

the world’s most impor-

tant scientifi c equation.

Unfortunately it created

the atomic bomb that killed

thousands in World War II.

But I believe my equation

EP = a2 (extra pounds =

atherosclerosis squared) is

the world’s important med-

ical equation.

Regrettably, it’s killing

more millions every year

than E=mc2.

Think again if you be-

lieve this is exaggerated.

Consider human obesity.

Nothing, including the

thousands of books on

weight loss and diet, has

been able to stop the epi-

demic of obesity which

gets worse world-wide ev-

ery year.

Nor does anyone have

the solution to the problem

of increasing numbers of

people developing Type 2

diabetes.

The U.S Centers for Dis-

ease Control and Preven-

tion reports that one in 13

North Americans have dia-

betes. And one in four over

the age of 65 suffer from

this disease.

Then there are an esti-

mated 14 million people in

North America who don’t

even know they have dia-

betes! And millions more

have prediabetes, just one

step away from diabetes

and its complications. All

these fi gures increase ev-

ery year.

So how does this combi-

nation kill?

It’s because EP (extra

pounds) = a2 (atheroscle-

rosis), causes the rust that

collects in all of our ar-

teries as we age. We have

known for years that peo-

ple who are obese or have

diabetes or both always de-

velop more of this deadly

rust that is composed of

fatty deposits and choles-

terol.

The deadly trio of obe-

sity, diabetes and heart at-

tack will eventually bring

our health care system to

its knees.

Years ago this scenario

was rare. More people died

from infection.

Now, since we live longer,

the Gifford-Jones law has a

major effect on longevity

with the development of

degenerative diseases. Gif-

ford-Jones law states that

one disease often leads to

another, and another. The

best example is that obesi-

ty leads to Type 2 diabetes

and 50% of diabetics die of

a heart attack due to ath-

erosclerosis.

The problem isn’t com-

plicated.

If all the toilets in the

country stopped fl ushing

due to plugged pipes, civili-

zation as we know it would

quickly end. If the organs

of our body lack oxygen-

ated blood due to plugged

arteries, our own lives on

this planet end.

It’s been said that you

can whip a tired horse only

so long before it drops. Ex-

tra pounds similarly put

tremendous stress on the

pancreas.

It eventually collapses

and stops producing insu-

lin.

When I graduated from

The Harvard Medical

School 65 years ago only

5% of people had Type 2

diabetes and 95% was due

to genetics. Now, 95% de-

velop Type 2 diabetes (bet-

ter called lifestyle diabetes)

due to obesity. And obese

children usually become

obese adults. This means

they face the increased

risk of blindness, kidney

failure, leg amputation and

heart attack.

Atherosclerosis is there-

fore the ultimate destroyer,

gradually decreasing the

amount of oxygenated

blood and other nutrients

that are necessary for all

organs.

Just as a car cannot run

without gas the pancreas

and other organs falter

without oxygen.

So what is going to hap-

pen in the future? The

answer is that EP=a2 will

continue to kill more than

Einstein’s equation.

The blunt truth is that

only draconian measures

by government and citi-

zens will stem the epidemic

of obesity and Type 2 dia-

betes. Hell will freeze over

before that happens.

But there is a simple,

natural way to put a dent in

the progress of the nation’s

number one killer, heart at-

tack.

Research shows that

high concentrations of Vi-

tamin C and lysine, now

available as Medi-C Plus

in Health Food Stores, can

reverse atherosclerosis.

It’s a revolutionary discov-

ery that deserves the Nobel

Prize.

But it’s a national trag-

edy that this research is

collecting dust and is being

ignored by the medical es-

tablishment, particularly

cardiologists who should

be aware of it.

See the web site www.

docgiff.com to see the dra-

matic changes of arteries

treated by vitamin C and

lysine.

You don’t have to be

a cardiologist to see the

striking difference. If only

cardiologists would look at

what is so obvious.

For questions, email [email protected]. For more informa-tion, visit www.docgiff.com.

RECOGNITION – The Town of Blackfalds was honoured with the 2014 Collaborative Com-munity Project Award for the Abbey Centre. Pictured here is Blackfalds Town Councillor William Taylor accepting the award from Central Alberta Economic Partnership Chairman Harvey Walsh. photo submitted

EP = a2 has killed more

people than E=mc2

Dr. Gifford

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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

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Electronics1605PLAY STATION 1 with 12

games, $80. 403-782-3847

X-BOX, 5 games, $50; WII, 7 games, $120. 403-782-3847

Firewood 1660AFFORDABLE

Homestead FirewoodSpruce & Pine -Split. Firepits avail. 7 days/wk. 403-304-6472

DRY SPLIT FIREWOOD

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FIREWOOD, Spruce & Pine. North of Costco

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Now Offering Hotter, Cleaner BC Birch. All Types. P.U. / Delivery. Lyle 403-783-2275

Health &Beauty 1700NEW LIZ AREN NY, 1 red croc. make-up bag. c/w

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HouseholdFurnishings1720NIGHT Tables, (2) Oak, 1

drawer & 2 doors with glass top to protect from

scratches. $70 ea. 403-352-8811

StereosTV's, VCRs 1730

SONY 60 disc stereo, $100. 403-782-3847

Misc. forSale 1760

1 BOX of tv items, Shaw Direct Motorola receiver

HD DSR 605 Dolby, Starchoice receiver,

Panasonic PV 8400 4 head VHS, 5 remotes,

cable hookups, a steal at $25; 3 round battery clocks

9 1/2” quartz $3/ea, clothes dryer rack,

adjustable arms 21 1/2” across 43” high $12; swivel wall mount lamp, beige $7; 5 sets of metal book ends,

beige and tan $6/set, 2 Rubbermaid rough neck storage totes, stacking

53L, (24x16x12.5) $6/ea, Sterilite storage tote

20 1/2x14x12 $5 403-314-2026

BLUE blanket, 96” x 90”; 5 toss cushions (2 light pink, 2 rose, 1 blue), $20 for all. 403-314-9603

CHRISTMAS Tree, Blue Spruce, 4’. LIVE in ground. Not yet cut, Perfect tree for

small space. $40. obo 403-227-2976

DUVET COVER, Navy, King sz., like new $30.

403-346-2070

GARBAGE compactor $100 obo

call 403-728-3485

HEADBOARD, for queen bed, 60” wide, $35;3 Clean wool accent

matching 3x5 oval carpets, $35. for all 3; David Winter

Collector’s houses in original boxes, $25/ea;

Upright Hoover Dirt Finder Vacuum Cleaner,

self propelled, allergenfi ltration, $50.403-352-8811

Pets &Supplies 18102 AQUARIUMS/CRITTER

CAGE - NO LEAKS.20 gallon Hartz in box c/w

hood light. $35.5 Gallon, $15.

AQUARIUM GRAVEL- 10 lbs (new), white, $10.

OR all 3 for $50. 403-227-2976

Cats 1830BEAUTIFUL kittens, (3),

tan tabby F, silver spotted tabby w/orange cheeks,

black calico F, unique face markings, free to good home 403-782-3130

SportingGoods 1860SKIS, 205 Mega Sport Tyrolia, and boots Sz. 10,

Memo Salomon. $40. ea. or both for $70.

403-346-2070

WantedTo Buy 1930NOW BUYING WILD FUR -Coyotes, Foxes, Muskrat, Beaver etc. Call Reuben

403-887-2439

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

Farm CustomWork 2080

CUSTOM TUBGRINDING

Truck mount grinderw/550 HP.

Call Nolan 403-357-9674

Grain, FeedHay 2190LARGE round straw bales. $20 loaded. Can Supply Trucking. 403-340-9111

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

Houses/Duplexes 3020

SYLVAN LAKE: fully furnished, inclds dishes,

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COACHES Do you want your team covered?

SPORTS


The Bentley Generals faced a little bit of

competition with the Fort Saskatchewan

Chiefs last weekend, but were able to re-

main victorious with a fi nal score of 6-3.

“We’re happy with the record so far (12-

0), of course. We’ve been tested a little bit

more lately but we’re fi nding ways to win

even when we don’t have our best game.

Tonight was a direct result of that,” said

Generals Head Coach Ryan Tobler.

“We took to the old ‘bend-don’t-break’

rule and I think the guys did a good job of

weathering the storm. They made a good

push in the third and swung the game the

right way.”

In the fi rst period of play, Generals play-

er Cam Maclise scored the fi rst goal of the

game. The team was quickly surpassed in

points as Chiefs players Warren Toews and

Brett Rock each scored a goal.

According to Tobler, it is rare for the

Generals to be down in the fi rst period and

be off to a slow start. Both teams took a

mere nine shots on opponents’ goals in the

fi rst period.

The second period heated up the ice,

with a total of 21 shots on goal between

both teams and four goals scored in total.

Bentley Generals players Josh Smith and

Giffen Nyren scored goals in the fi rst 10

minutes of the period.

The two General goals were followed by

a retaliation goal by Brett Holmberg of the

Chiefs. Within three minutes, the Gener-

als took back the lead with another goal by

Don Morrison.

Tobler said the game was a good demon-

stration of competition from the opposing

team.

“We were tested tonight pretty good. As

far as team competition goes, everybody’s

given us a good game. Okotoks have been

really tough – they’ve proven that. In-

nisfail has always given us a tough game

even though the scores haven’t really been

indicative of that. Stony (Plain) got new

coaches this year and I think it looks like

they’ve had good results so far since the

change. They’ve gotten a few new players

too. Everybody is giving us a good season

and good competition.”

The second period was an intense time

for goal scoring and for penalty time.

Both teams received numerous penal-

ties, with Fort Saskatchewan player Doug

Auchenberg taking the brunt of the time

with a total of 16 minutes in the box due

to high sticking, misconduct and roughing.

In the third period the crowd in the

arena hollered with anticipation with the

score being a close 4-3 in favour of the Gen-

erals.

However, the Generals pushed on to gain

two more goals, bringing the fi nal score to

6-3.

Maclise was given the title of star player

for the game as he scored his second goal

late in the third period. Teammate Torrie

Dyck scored only 10 seconds after, secur-

ing the win.

“We haven’t been in situations like (be-

ing down after fi rst period) very often, but

you need to. You need to be tested like that

and it’s good to see the guys respond. I’m

proud of the way that we found a way to

win without our best game,” said Tobler.

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The Bentley Generals are staying strong at top of league

SHOWDOWN - Bentley Generals player Kyle Sheen works hard in a battle for the puck against Fort Saskatchewan Chiefs player Brett Holmberg. The Generals came out on top in the game with a score of 6-3. Kalisha Mendonsa/Lacombe Express



For over 20 years, Bev

Smith has been with the

Lacombe Ringette Associa-

tion coaching hundreds of

girls, including her daugh-

ters and granddaughters,

through all levels of play.

Smith has volunteered

locally and has been on the

executive of the local rin-

gette association as well as

the provincial ringette as-

sociation. She said that her

interest has always been

building the local ringette

community and making

the Association stronger.

“What I really like about

ringette is that it teaches

teamwork. The game is

based on working as a team

and you have to pass. It’s

about players working with

their teams and it is re-

ally a team building format

game. Everybody has to

work together to make the

game great,” she said.

“It’s lots of fun and is a

great winter sport. It can

get you through the winter

quickly because there is so

much going on.”

When Smith is not in

the rink she works for the

local government doing

work within the agricul-

ture branch. Her position

within the local ringette

association is as a coaching

facilitator, which means

that she certifi es coaches.

“I’m making sure we

have good, quality coaches

and I’ve been doing that

for 10 years or more now.

Everybody loves to hear

this though - I coached my

daughters for 23 years, now

I’m coaching U14 with my

12-year-old granddaughter

and I’m also coaching my

four-year-old granddaugh-

ter,” she said.

“I’m probably more of

the grandma to ringette

than a queen. The fun part

for me is coaching my girls.

I have coached full circle –

my girls and their girls. It

gives me a great bond with

them and a lot of joy.”

Within the Lacombe Rin-

gette Association, Smith is

a director at large as well as

a coach liaison and mentor.

She has fulfi lled many dif-

ferent roles over her years

with the group.

Becoming a coach can be

a lot of work. Ringette Can-

ada requires coaches to ob-

tain particular credentials

and to have multiple certifi -

cations. Smith said that the

reason she enjoyed coach-

ing so much is because she

gets to witness the develop-

ment and skills grow in the

girls and gets the opportu-

nity to build relationships

with them.

“There are so many skills

in ringette – skating, pass-

ing, receiving and a little

bit of checking. It’s a total

possession game with lots

of strategies and tactics.

It’s based on basketball,

which is why it’s the fast-

est sport on ice. It’s a game

that is very much designed

for speed and accuracy,”

Smith said.

“I think my favourite

group to coach is the U12

age group because that’s

when they start the real

development and the girls

realize and recognize the

team play aspect. Team-

mates become so important

to each other and that re-

ally translates into lifelong

skills.”

Smith explained that the

skills she sees girls building

are things like confi dence,

self-esteem and team build-

ing, which she sees as vital

skills for work situations.

“In the U12 age, they re-

alize how empowering the

skills are that can be used

for real life. I think that’s

my favourite discovery

year. That said, the U6 girls

are so cute. I loved teach-

ing them how to skate and

they’re just so fun.”

Variety has been a part

of Smith’s career in that

she has coached nearly ev-

ery age group that plays

with the Lacombe Ringette

Association. She said that

she loves the small girls

because of their enthusi-

asm and learning but that

the older girls sometimes

reverse the roles and teach

her about the sport.

“It’s so excellent to see

these girls be successful.”

Smith’s oldest daughter

was originally in hockey,

mixed with boys and girls.

When Smith’s youngest

wanted to be in ringette,

Smith thought this game

was great because it gave

the girls a chance to shine.

“My daughters have both

played through each level

and I have coached them

all the way through. I have

quite a bit of experience,”

she laughed.

“I have been coaching

all along, and part of that

always ends up being a vol-

unteer for different levels,

too.”

Smith has coached some

very successful players,

such as Jamie and Dai-

lyn Bell, who grew up in

Lacombe, played on the

Alberta team and are cur-

rently in the National Rin-

gette League, having played

on Team Canada.

Smith’s love for ringette

comes from players and

watching the skill develop-

ment among the girls. Her

family has been a part of

the Lacombe ringette com-

munity for decades and

have many years until they

are through.

Smith will happily con-

tinue to coach for the fore-

seeable future, she said.

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SPORTS

MAKING A DIFFERENCE - Bev Smith is known locally as a major player in the ringette scene. She has been coaching for many years and has earned a position of respect for all of her efforts. Kalisha Mendonsa/Lacombe Express

Bev Smith a big infl uence in Lacombe ringette scene


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ARTS & LEISUREBY KALISHA MENDONSALacombe Express

In a new community it can be diffi cult

to track down information on municipal

services, social groups and even medical

offi ces – enter Welcome Wagon.

Welcome Wagon is a Canadian greeting

service that offers information for people

who are experiencing a change in lifestyle.

Those lifestyle changes can include mov-

ing to a new community, planning a wed-

ding, welcoming a new child, being a new

business owner or executive or being over

50-years-old.

People contact Welcome Wagon and ar-

range a meeting where they are greeted by

representatives and are presented with an

array of information and gifts to welcome

them into their new community.

“When we visit someone, we bring along

a lot of different things. We bring maps,

information about bylaws, information on

recycling and garbage and information on

recreational activities – where they run,

what they are and how to join them,” said

Lacombe representative Pryna Koberstein.

“In Lacombe, the library gives them a

library card and the pool provides with a

swim pass. For new babies, adopted chil-

dren and foster kids, we bring information

about child safety and immunizations. We

also bring along local information about

groups that parents can join and activities

that happen around the area.”

Koberstein said there are a number of

groups and activities that are available

to parents from the moment their child is

born and not many people are aware of

them. Each Welcome Wagon visit includes

a basket with goods and gifts from local

businesses as well as information on fam-

ily welfare and entertainment. These visits

are free and are way to greet people new to

a particular community.

“This is all a free service – the person

doesn’t have to spend any money, it’s just

something nice for them. Most of the busi-

nesses will keep a gift waiting for these

people when they come back. They’ll get

an invitation or gift card or note or some-

thing they can take to the businesses and

often they will get a second gift when they

go into the business in person.”

Koberstein said that being involved with

Welcome Wagon has been a great way to

spend her time since her retirement. She

said she enjoys being able to open people’s

eyes about the options they have within

Lacombe to engage in their community.

She has been a resident of Lacombe her

whole life and said she has enjoyed shar-

ing the growth with new residents.

Koberstein shares the Welcome Wagon

visits with Donna Korpress, who also has

been with Welcome Wagon since her re-

tirement.

“It’s all about letting people know what

all is available to them. Moving here, you

don’t realize what all is available but

when we pull out that map and show peo-

ple how many lakes there are and things

like that – they get excited. You can hike

around all of the lakes and it’s beautiful,”

said Korpress.

Korpress moved to Alberta, residing in

Lacombe but commuting each day to Red

Deer for work. She said this caused her to

want to learn more about her residential

town after she retired. Currently, Korpress

said she enjoys her work with Welcome

Wagon and enjoys sharing the secrets of

Lacombe with new residents.

Koberstein said one of the biggest things

she wants people to know is they have to

contact Welcome Wagon or herself or Ko-

rpress directly. They do not have a way of

knowing who has moved into the City un-

less the new residents notify them.

“The biggest thing that I would like to

have come across is that we are here for

people. We are here for new parents. We

have done a lot of research and have a lot

of information and can answer a lot of

questions. We would love to be able to do

that for people. However, people have to

contact us,” she said.

“We don’t know who has just moved

here, so people need to reach out to us. The

City helps as much as they can, but there

are privacy issues with giving out that kind

of information.”

Welcome Wagon services are available in

hundreds of districts across Canada, each

with their own unique welcome baskets

for residents. The services are completely

free and can be accessed in Lacombe by

visiting www.welcomewagon.ca, calling

the toll-free number on the web site or by

calling Pryna at 403-348-9567 or Donna at

403-782-0475.

There is no offi cial offi ce for Welcome

Wagon so all interested parties must con-

tact local representatives.

“I think if I were moving somewhere I

would certainly look into the welcome wag-

on. I’ve been involved with this for about

fi ve years. I used to work for Lacombe

when it was a town and the Welcome Wag-

on representative at that time used to come

and get information and supplies from the

municipality,” said Koberstein.

“I thought, boy, if I ever retire that

would be something I’d like to do. I like

meeting with people and talking to them.

When I retired, I got into this and I’ve been

at it ever since.”

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WARM WELCOME – From left, Donna Korpress poses with Pryna Koberstein as the two display a typical Welcome Wagon greeting basket that is offered to residents of the City experiencing lifestyle changes such as moving or welcoming a new baby. Kalisha Mendonsa/Lacombe Express

Welcome Wagon an integral part of community


BY MARK WEBERLacombe Express

Local audiences will

again be able to enjoy the

unique charms of ‘panto’

with Snow White and the

Seven Nobbits, being staged

by the Red Deer Players.

The ‘panto’ is an Anglo-

Italian Christmas tradi-

tion, proved popular not

only in the UK but Austra-

lia, South Africa and the

U.S. where one New York

production once ran for

1,200 performances.

Last year, a panto – also

described as basically a

British music hall theatre

with song and dance bor-

rowing stories that are

loosely based on fairy tales

– was produced by Central

Alberta Theatre. It also

marked a fi rst for Red Deer.

This year, the Red Deer

Players are having a go at

it under the solid director-

ship of Carole Forhan and

Sue Humphreys.

Performances run at the

Scott Block Theatre, open-

ing on Dec. 26th and con-

tinuing through to Jan. 3rd.

Curtain is at 7 p.m. ex-

cept the Dec. 28th matinee,

which is at 2 p.m.

As Forhan points out,

this year’s panto – penned

by local playwright Albert

Azzara, loosely follows the

tale of Snow White.

Azzara has taken the lib-

erty with a century’s old

story and updated it in his

usual zany fashion.

“He has added some lo-

cal fl avour and lots of local

content as this is what the

true spirit of panto is all

about,” said Forhan, add-

ing that the show is suit-

able for the entire family.

There are people such as

Buttons, Bingo the Panto

Horse, Mother Twerk (the

Panto Dame) and her very

odd family, handsome

Chad Charming and Mr.

Nasty. There are true vil-

lains such as Lady Borden,

Butterworth and Gooner

the Hitman.

“Lady Elizabeth Borden,

Snow White’s wicked step-

mother, treasures her mag-

ic iPad that tells her she is

the most beautiful woman

in the world. But things

change when an earth-

quake hits the area at the

precise moment of Snow

White’s 18th birthday.”

Now grown up, Snow

White takes the title as

the world’s most beautiful

woman – which of course

Lady Borden is horrifi ed to

learn.

She plots with her butler

and Gooner McGoonigal to

‘do away’ with the newly-

minted number one beauty.

“Meanwhile, in Nordegg,

the Twerks, Button’s ad-

opted family consisting of

mother and her seven nob-

bits, discover that the mine

that they had been running

for years has collapsed in

the earthquake.”

While checking out the

damage, they rescue poor

Snow White.

“And with the imminent

seizure of their mine by the

bank, Bingo saves the day

in a most unusual way.”

Chad Charming also

shows up, charming Snow

White and they of course

live happily ever after.

For Forhan, it’s a special

delight to be involved with

a panto, as she is originally

from England where the tra-

dition is extremely popular.

She pointed out that a

member from her crew,

who was recently in Eng-

land, told her there were

some 400 pantos taking

place across the country

at that time including four

taking place in his town.

“They often run until the

end of January, and they

sell out.”

The quirky nature of the

productions keep audienc-

es engaged.

“For actors – everything

you learned in theatre,

throw it out the window – it

doesn’t count. This is why

in England all these fa-

mous movie stars just love

to have a go at panto,” she

explains. “You can just go

and have fun doing it.”

She is also extremely

proud of her dedicated cast

of 17.

“Ashley Newman plays

Snow White – she looks like

Snow White, she sounds

like Snow White, she sings

like an angel. She’s bril-

liant.”

Musical numbers run

the gamut from I Feel Pret-

ty from West Side Story and

I’d Do Anything from Oli-

ver to Oh What A Beautiful

Morning from Oklahoma

and Whistle While You

Work from Snow White.

Other gems include If

I Only Had A Brain and

Somewhere Over the Rain-

bow from The Wizard of Oz.

Ultimately, perhaps ac-

tor Geoff Tagg, well-known

to local audiences through

his many performances

with CAT and set to star in

this show as well, sums it

up best.

“It is more than just the

zaniness. It is the chance

to bring out the child in

all of us, to lose ourselves

for awhile, to put aside the

cares and worries of every-

day life.”

Tickets are available at

the Black Knight Inn Tick-

et Centre by calling 403-

755-6626 or going online at

www.blackknightinn.ca.

[email protected]

EarlyDeadline

The Lacombe Express offi ce will be closed

December 24th, 25th and 26th

for ChristmasDue to offi ce closure, early booking

deadline for the Dec. 24th edition will

be Friday, Dec. 19th at noon.

ARTS & LEISURE

Red Deer Players present Snow White and the Seven NobbitsLots of magic and mayhem woven into winter ‘panto’ production

For more information about vol-

unteering in Central Alberta, a wid-

er selection of listings, or if you are

an organization or an event needing

volunteers, visit Volunteer Central

at www.volunteercentral.ca, email

[email protected] or call 403-

346-3710.

Alberta Science Network is

seeking Science Enthusiasts- Are

you passionate about science? Are

you a scientist, engineer or expert

who loves to share your science ex-

perience? Do you have a few hours

each year to inspire young minds?

If you answered yes then Alberta

Science Network, Central Alberta,

has volunteer opportunities for you

with the Scientists & Engineers-in-

the-Classroom program! For more

information contact Patti Yackulic

by email at central@albertascien-

cenetwork.ca.

The Alzheimer Society of Alber-

ta and Northwest Territories is cur-

rently recruiting volunteers to work

a bingo shifts once a month, at Red

Deer Bingo Centre in the position of

chair, paymaster, card cash control-

ler or card seller; all volunteers must

be at least 18 years old. For more in-

formation contact Janice Fogarty,

[email protected] or call 403-

342-0448.

Bethany Care Society in Red Deer

is seeking volunteers for recreation,

feeding, and pastoral opportunities.

We believe there are benefi ts for you,

the volunteer, in your development

through volunteering as well. The op-

portunities are fl exible and we always

appreciate new ideas. For more infor-

mation contact Ann Van Hemmen,

Ann.vanhemmen@bethanyseniors.

com or call 403-357-3702.

Canadian Blood Services is Ca-

nadian Blood Services is looking for

In-Clinic and In-Community Vol-

unteers. Training will be provided.

Seniors are also encouraged to ap-

ply. For more information contact

Heather at heather.rumbolt@blood.

ca or call 403-755-4334.

April is Daffodil Month, and the

Canadian Cancer Society is seek-

ing a volunteer who is available for

at least six hours/week during offi ce

hours to help us with our campaign!

This individual will work together

with our staff to organize our fresh

cut daffodil sale venues, fi lling pre-

orders, scheduling volunteers and

other general administrative tasks

For more information contact Me-

lissa Chan, 403-541-5395 or email vol-

[email protected].

Canadian Diabetes Association

Red Deer & District Branch is look-

ing for a Data Base Volunteer. They

are looking for someone who is fa-

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Ah the holidays!

Is there another time of year that makes

us spend too much, eat things we shouldn’t

and bestow glitter and glitz on our usu-

ally non-glittery home? Most of us feel the

immediate magic of Christmas and it is a

proven way to change us into our decora-

tive alter egos.

There is something about Christmas

that makes us dig deep; people who don’t

bake will suddenly take on projects to be

part of an offi ce cookie exchange and it

makes some of us adorn our homes with

super cute woodland creatures or smiley

snowmen.

I am as far from cutesy as you can imag-

ine but something about Christmas makes

me want to decorate with deer and sweet

little lambs. What is it about the holidays

that bring out this whimsical, magical side

in us? Why do we suddenly turn into Snow

White humming in a forest beckoning all

the woodland creatures to our door?

I believe the nostalgia of Christmas

draws us in and keeps our sense of play in

mind as we decorate for the season.

I saw a little one carrying a stuffed Ru-

dolph toy the other day and instantly melt-

ed into a puddle of reminiscence thinking

about my favorite childhood cartoon. At

no other time of the year will you catch me

using childish and cutesy decorations but

Christmas just brings out the cute in me!

We all want Christmas to sparkle and

make us smile all while smelling like pine,

cranberries and pumpkin.

The sights and sounds are like no other

and everyone I know gets caught up in the

magical feeling that these items bring to

our home. We use materials like sequins,

velvet, glitter and gold and silver paint to

spread holiday cheer throughout our home

– even if we don’t normally indulge in such

opulent looks. It is like this time of year

gives us licence to pull out all the stops

and use whatever materials and decorative

items that make us happy.

Even though my tree and decorative

theme is colour controlled, I believe that

nothing can be too tacky at Christmas.

Well, except maybe tinsel but that is my

personal dislike. Even so, seeing a huge

tree bedecked with twinkling lights and

sparkly tinsel still makes one smile and

will instantly put you in the Christmas

spirit.

You can over indulge and wear tacky

snowfl ake covered sweaters till you are blue

in the face and it will still make you and

those around you feel festive and merry.

So go ahead, pull out all the stops! Let

this be the year that you throw caution to

the wind and stick those goofy reindeer

antlers on your car as you drive about dis-

playing your Christmas spirit. Line your

sidewalk with illuminated candy canes

and be ‘that house’ on the block that all

the neighbours remember as being the one

with the most Christmas spirit.

It’s time to let your season shine and

there is nothing better in the world than

spreading Christmas cheer to those

around you. home. ‘Tis the season every-

one! Let’s take the time to do it up right –

Merry Christmas!

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

Pulling out all the ‘decorating stops’ this Christmas

FASHION FORWARD – This bedroom of a Somerset Homes show home in Sylvan Lake utilizes splashes of red throughout the décor to create a well-rounded design. Jenna Swan/Lacombe Express

Kim

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