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Local resident to help build school in the Dominican Teacher Amy Bouwman excited to contribute to school building project BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express

local teacher is heading to the Dominican Republic for a first-hand experience of helping improve educational opportunities in the developing nation. Amy Bouwman, a teacher at École Steffie Woima Elementary in Sylvan Lake, is taking part in a Lifetouch Memory Mission® to help build a school in a small, mountainous farming community called Constanza. Lifetouch provides photography services to the school, thus the connection and the opportunity for Bouwman to apply for the mission. “I was hopeful that I would be chosen, and luckily I was,” she explains. “I can’t wait – I’m just thrilled.” Bouwman has been teaching at Steffie Woima for the past five years, and is excited to also be able to share the experience with her students – both before she departs, while she is there and of course in much more detail upon her return. She currently teaches Grades 4-5. “They’re very aware of it, and they are very excited. “I will be able to skype with my students while I’m in the Dominican Republic,” she explains. “While I’m with the kids there, I’ll be able to see my students. It’s valuable for my students I think to see their teacher involved in something like this. It’s something I can bring back home – a life experience. “In years to come, I’ll still be able to apply it to my career. It will be life-changing. “It also builds gratitude in you for what you do have.” Lifetouch organized the trip and invited school administrators, principals and educators throughout North America to work alongside Lifetouch volunteers and Dominican nationals to build the school. Bouwman joins about 50 volunteers in building a vocational school – she is one of just three Canadians who was chosen to join the trip, and the only one from western Canada. The rest of the team are from the U.S. Ultimately, school children will soon have a place to continue their education, offering greater opportunities for careers as adults. Her passion for helping to make a difference was also sparked as a youth. She was part of a mission trip to Portland, Oregon when she was in Grade 8 through her church. The group served in soup kitchens and homeless shelters doing what they could to be of help. “That was a very cool experience – kind of an eye-opener for me at that age. I’ve

REACHING OUT – Local teacher Amy Bouwman is heading to the Dominican Republic as part of a mission team to build a school. never forgotten that trip. So I think things like this trip are extremely valuable.” She expects to return home with a greater sense of empathy for others, and a stronger sense of gratitude as well for the blessings of living in a prosperous country like Canada. Those are perspectives she hopes to pass onto her students as well. As for teaching, it’s always been the perfect ﬁt. “I’ve wanted to be a teacher from as far back as I can remember. I think building relationships with kids is incredibly important. It comes ﬁrst – once you have that relationship, then you can really teach them.” Meanwhile, there will be opportunities for the team to connect with locals as well. Participants will also have an opportunity to visit community members and take part in a day of photography for the children in the village, many of whom have never seen a photo of themselves. This is the third ‘Memory Mission’ to Constanza. In 2011 and 2012, volunteers built an elementary school. That school now serves hundreds of children who oth-

erwise would not have had a chance to receive an education. Altogether, Lifetouch teams have built 13 schools across Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Organizers say it’s also about learning new things and developing relationships. “When we go, our purpose is greater than a construction project,” says Jake Barker, senior executive vice president at Lifetouch. “More than anything else, it is our mission to bring hope to the families we serve.” And that hope, he says, has the power to transform people. “Ask any past Memory Mission volunteer about their experience and they will tell you they got more out of it than they gave. They will tell you they came back a changed person.” Since the inception of the Lifetouch Memory Mission in 2000, volunteers have helped rebuild a village in war-ravaged Kosovo, repair homes in Appalachia, establish a children’s center in Jamaica and construct a bridge in the land of the Navajo in Arizona.

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Memory Mission volunteers have also provided on-site assistance to victims of disasters throughout the United States, including Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans, ﬂoods in the Dakotas, ﬁres in California, and tornadoes across the Midwest. As for preparations for the trip, Bouwman has been connecting with the trip’s organizers and other team members through conference calls. Here at home, folks and students are helping to raise funds that will go directly to supporting the project. One fundraiser includes the students ‘taping’ Bouwman to a wall in the gym, she explains with a laugh. For a loonie or a toonie, they can buy a piece of duct tape and go for it. It will be part of an assembly and the kids are already getting geared up for the event. “All the proceeds will go to the building project. They (Lifetouch) sponsor the trip, so whatever we fundraise goes to the project.” For more information about Bouwman’s journey, check out www.lifetouchmemorymission.com. editor@reddeerexpress.com

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City council tackles operating budget Red Deer City council has begun to tackle the 2014 operating budget this week. Presentations from various departments began yesterday and will carry through the rest of the week. Council is expected to begin debate on the operating budget starting Monday. If approved as presented, the budget will total $302.6 million. The highest area of spending is in the form

of crime prevention and policing. It is proposed council hire four new ofﬁcers as well as two municipal employees as well as three new members for the ALERT team. The budget also proposes to allocate money towards the operation of four new transit buses. The Snow and Ice Policy was also reviewed yesterday and new equipment to add to the existing ﬂeet is

proposed as well. “The overall theme of the 2014 operating budget is building blocks for the future,” said City Manager Craig Curtis. “Just having celebrated 100 years, we are reminded that we have really come a long way in growing and developing a vibrant community and we want to continue that trend. “This budget is very much about core service

levels and not luxury items.” Since early in 2013, the operating budget has gone through an extensive review process. The proposed budget is based on council’s Strategic Direction and initiatives in City department service plans, which will put council’s direction into action for the community. City council’s Strategic Direction identiﬁes six themes for administration

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nancial Ofﬁcer Dean Krejci. “We are experiencing lower revenue from investments due to low interest rates, and we need to maintain our core programs and services that make Red Deer a great community.” The draft budget shows an average tax increase of 3.8%. However, Curtis said, “This ﬁgure is only a starting point and will be impacted by council debate and the review of the Snow and Ice Control program.” Based on the submitted budget, a home, which experienced the average assessment value change and is assessed at $301,100 for the 2014 tax year, will see an average monthly increase of $5.51 towards City services. efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

Surface plowing on schedule Crews will continue to surface plow residential (Priority 6) roads today in an effort to wrap up residential plowing by the end of the week. “With warmer temperatures predicted for Friday, we want to complete this residential plow while the weather is working in our favour,” said Greg Sikora, public works manager. ”We made it through all intended areas (Monday), as well as the tentatively scheduled areas of Highland Green, Highland Green Estates and Riverside Meadows.” Daily progress updates, the anticipated order of plowing, and a list of what neighbourhoods are scheduled for the following day will now be available each day by 7 p.m. as opposed to 6 p.m. People can get updates on the City’s web site at www.reddeer.ca or on facebook and Twitter. Residents are reminded to move their vehicles, where possible, to allow crews to move swiftly and safely. - Weber

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Arens appears in court on several new charges A bail hearing for the accused has been set for next week in Red Deer BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express Rodney Arens, 36, appeared in Red Deer provincial court on Tuesday morning on charges that were laid against him last month in Sylvan Lake. On Dec. 21st, Sylvan Lake RCMP responded to a complaint of a possible impaired driver in Sylvan Lake. Upon locating the parked and running vehicle, police located the driver, slumped over the steering wheel. After waking the driver and speaking to him, he was arrested for im-

paired care or control of a motor vehicle. Police have said after a search of the male and the vehicle, they located cash and crack cocaine and a small amount of marijuana. Arens, of Red Deer, is now facing numerous charges stemming from the incident including impaired care or control of a motor vehicle, obstructing an ofﬁcer and resisting arrest, failing to comply with conditions and drug related charges. In court on Tuesday morning, election and plea for these matters was held over. A

bail hearing will be held for Arens on Jan. 14 in Red Deer provincial court. In addition, Arens is awaiting trial for an incident that took place in 2010 in Red Deer. In that incident he is charged with impaired driving causing death, impaired driving causing bodily harm, dangerous driving causing death, dangerous driving causing bodily harm, three charges of refusing to provide a breathalyzer sample and breach of recognizance. He has pleaded not guilty to all of those charges. A trial

for these matters will be held April 22 – June 20. Arens was told by the court last year that he had to be prepared to proceed for the trial after many delays in the case. Theses charges stem from a crash on Canada Day in 2010. A 13-year-old boy was killed in that crash. In addition, Arens was also charged last spring with failing to comply and a number of Trafﬁc Safety Act charges including failing to hold a valid driver’s license. efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

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OPINION Alzheimer awareness month January marks Alzheimer awareness month, and the emphasis is on early diagnosis. According to statistics, as many as 50% of Canadians with dementia are not diagnosed early enough, losing precious time when care and support can make a tremendous difference in their quality of life and avert unnecessary crises for their families. That’s why during Alzheimer awareness month, the Alzheimer Society is launching a new campaign, Early Diagnosis Keeps Your Life from Unravelling, to promote the benefits of early diagnosis. Unfortunately, obstacles like fear and stigma continue to get in the way of moving forward, officials with the Society say. Stereotypes and misinformation are what prevent people with dementia from getting the help they need and stop others from taking the disease seriously. In a recent Nanos survey, 60% of Canadians polled said it would be harder to disclose if they, or someone close to them, had Alzheimer’s disease compared to other diseases because of the social stigma associated with mental health issues. Earlier diagnosis opens the door to important information, resources and support through local Alzheimer Societies and helps people with dementia focus on their abilities to remain independent in their homes and communities longer. Health officials say that with early diagnosis, people can access medications which, although may not

work for everyone, are most effective when taken early. On a practical level, an early diagnosis gives someone the chance to explain the changes happening in their life to family and friends and allows families to plan ahead. Throughout January, Canadians are encouraged to visit the Alzheimer Society’s campaign web site, earlydiagnosis.ca, to learn how to spot the signs of dementia, understand the beneﬁts of a diagnosis and prepare for a doctor’s visit. Today, 747,000 Canadians are living with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, with this number expected to increase to 1.4 million in less than 20 years. Although Canada’s aging demographic will continue to fuel these numbers, increasingly people in their 40s and 50s are also being affected. Growing evidence also shows that brain changes resulting in dementia can begin 25 years before symptoms appear. Canadians can do their part if they learn the facts about dementia. By knowing more about the disease, they can help to dispel inaccurate information and work to change society’s attitudes and opinions towards people with the disease. They can also maintain relationships with people with dementia at home, in the community or at work, especially as the disease progresses. The worst thing that can happen is to avoid people who are going through such a terrible ordeal – they need all the help and support we can give.

Thank exports for any improvement in Canada’s economy After a generally lacklustre 2013, what are the prospects for Canada’s economy in the coming year? As 2014 gets under way, the signs are mixed.

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FINLAYSON In the plus column are accelerating U.S. economic growth, continued low interest rates, and the positive impact of the weaker loonie on Canada’s net trade position and competitiveness. Among the factors likely to hold our economy back in the year ahead are sluggish global commodity markets, record high Canadian household debt, government ﬁscal austerity at both the federal and provincial levels, and a

slowdown in residential investment spending. Overall, economic conditions should strengthen in 2014, with inﬂation-adjusted gross domestic product (GDP) advancing in the vicinity of 2.4%, up from 2013’s estimated 1.8% gain. The job market is expected to gather steam by the second half of the year, although the unemployment rate will remain above the 6.5% mark throughout 2014. Inﬂation should edge higher from today’s rock bottom reading, but the Consumer Price Index (CPI) will continue to track below the mid-point of the Bank of Canada’s 1 to 3% target range. Consumer outlays, which account for about two-thirds of Canadian economic activity, have been more buoyant than forecasters anticipated at the beginning of 2013, particularly given a long stretch of fast-paced household credit growth over the preceding half decade.

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Exceptionally low inflation has helped to buoy consumers. With the all-items CPI running at around 1%, even limited gains in disposable incomes have been sufficient to support higher consumer spending. And persistent low borrowing costs are also working to the advantage of indebted households. Low inflation coupled with low interest rates has also proven to be a useful tonic for the Canadian housing market, which exhibited surprising resilience in 2013. Home sales and prices both moved higher, contrary to the expectations of many market analysts. But looking ahead, Canada’s housing sector is set to lose momentum – certainly once mortgage rates climb, and possibly sooner. Virtually all leading Canadian forecasters expect housing starts to cool over the course of 2014-15. The venerable Economist magazine recently pegged

Canada’s housing market as among the most ‘overvalued’ in the world, based on what it sees as underlying economic and demographic fundamentals. With the ratios of house prices to both rents and disposable incomes sitting at or near all-time highs, the possibility of a meaningful housing market correction can’t be ruled out. But absent a sudden spike in interest rates, the most probable scenario is a period of broadly ﬂat housing prices in most regions of the country. A few notably frothy urban markets may experience price declines. For the past two years, forecasters and Canadian policymakers have been calling for a ‘rotation’ of economic growth, away from a disproportionate reliance on consumer spending and housing expenditures toward stronger gains in business investment and – especially – exports. This happy picture may ﬁnally start to come

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into view in 2014. Faster U.S. economic growth, combined with the end of outright recession in the Eurozone, modest growth in Japan and the U.K., and a stabilization of economic conditions in key emerging markets, should help to create a more positive backdrop for Canadian exports – the only sector of our economy that has failed to return to its pre2008 level of economic activity. An anticipated pick up in U.S. growth is the most important factor here. America’s real GDP increased at a solid 4.1% annual rate in the third quarter of last year. U.S. housing starts are on track to exceed one million per year, up from 400500,000 during the worst phase of the epic 2007-2011 housing market meltdown. Most forecasters now predict U.S. growth in the 3% range in 2014, appreciably better than the 2% average expansion of the pre-

vious three years. As the U.S. economy enters a period of hoped-for sustained growth, numerous Canadian industries stand to beneﬁt – from lumber and other building materials to auto parts and assembly, machinery and equipment, tourism, and various segments of the advanced technology sector. Still, any recovery in Canadian exports is apt to be fairly muted given the prevailing soft outlook for many globally traded commodities and Canada’s loss of competitiveness vis-àvis the United States across much of the manufacturing sector during the past decade. But even a modest jump in the value of export shipments in 2014 should be enough to underpin an improvement in Canada’s overall economic performance. Jock Finlayson is executive vice president of the Business Council of British Columbia. His column is distributed through Troy Media.

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Local reader responds to recent City council decisions I read with interest, two recent articles in the Red Deer Express. The ﬁrst reported the defeat of the proposed $90 million aquatic centre into the 2014 Red Deer City budget. Well done council! Your better judgment is to be applauded. For a reason, this proposed aquatic centre didn’t make a whole lot of sense to me. A recent census reported the average earning income of Red Deerians to be under $15 per hour which begs the question to be asked - who was actually going to be on the hook for the increased $290 million debt? Simply answered, it would have been on the backs of low income wage earners and without a doubt increasingly higher taxed property and business owners. A facility used by the rich but paid for by the poor. Meeting the needs of your cost of living basics is difﬁcult enough for low-income wage earners (the poor); so then, the only people able to afford using the facility would be those with higher expendable

pleasure income (the rich). No matter how proponents dress it up, the average citizen would not see a personal ﬁnancial gain even if the Winter Games were awarded. History shows that ﬁnancial gain goes to those already well positioned in the business community. This present four-year term council could be well advised to defeat any new motions for increases to City debt. Current debt is already unsustainable regardless of however Mayor Veer gloats with satisfaction during the AUMA convention about Red Deer sustainability initiatives - the current debt is not one of them: $290 million in the hole for a city of 100,000 people would not be sustainable. Local governments should aspire to maintain low serviceable debt, without need to overtax business and the working class. A more apt, true example of sustainability is the second letter by Lorne Keeping regarding the Kerry Meadows subdivision. Having recently moved to Red Deer from Mountain View County, I am well versed

Resident sounds off on PM’s ‘willful blindness’ Prime Minister Stephen Harper has and still claims he knew nothing about the $90,000 cheque to bail out Senator Duffy, and at first I found it hard to believe, but now I can see it is plausible. Several events have occurred that opened my eyes to his willful blindness which allows plausible deniability. The proposed Reform Act support and responses showed the gap between the PMO and Parliament. Communications between the Senate conservative senators and the PMO has almost ground to a halt while senators try to reassert their independence. The dominance of Harper loyalists, retrenching themselves, both in the PMO and within the Conservative Party executive at the exclusion of many more qualified moderates. Members and ministers are speaking out on issues, (eg. Rob Ford) without venting them through the PMO. Mr. Harper, while trying hard to maintain his hold on power is losing the people. Conservatives are talking about leadership contenders, attending fundraisers and barbeques. MPs try to find ways of proving their relevancy to their own board of directors. Once clapping hands are now being sat on, once glistening eyes now appear glazed over, donations are drying up in preparation for a leadership contender’s request. Communications is seen as a oneway street from Harper’s mouth to Conservative’s ears, end of story but they will take a cheque. Mr. Harper, like many others, I believe, has turned his attention inward, being self-centered, power-hungry, a control freak and arguably having a Narcissistic Personality Disorder,

he does not see what is happening around him nor hear what is being said to or around him. His staff, believing their boss is like the godfather of politics, the big kahoona, and the boss of bosses and one who is never wrong are blind to the cumulative actions of the little people. Our Prime Minister says he will lead the Conservatives into the next election because he is the only one that can lead the only party that can keep our economy on track. He says that without listening to the conservative voter, or even listening to conservative members, without listening to the Conservative members of Parliament and without listening to Conservative ministers or former Prime Ministers. I know people who will not vote for their Conservative candidate in the next election, but will vote for that candidate if the Conservatives get a new leader. Front line conservatives are also clamoring for change and since their opinions are ignored outside the local district they are looking at who the next leader may be. Harper obviously does not know what is happening in all the electoral districts, he does not know what is happening on the ground with the Conservative members, he obviously does not comprehend what is happening in his own caucus, he said he did not know what happened in his ofﬁce, he did not know what his chief of staff was doing, but he says he is the only one that can keep the economy on track. Can anyone say: ‘Narcissistic Personality Disorder?’ I am not a doctor but I can.

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in the politics of urban encroachment into rural lands with the ensuing fragmentation of landscapes and disruption to ecosystem function. Urbanization and intensiﬁcation of population leads those living within urban communities to be more focused on social programs or pseudo-environmentalism like non-herbicide use. Genuine land conservation concern stems from educated recognition of threats to disruption of ecosystem function. This relates to how folks like aquatic centre proponents think. To them, increased debt is to be repaid by intensifying activity of urbanization through growth and consumption of adjoining rural land or annexation. The thought process is antagonistic to the very cause of those like the Village of Delburne area concerned citizens who wisely oppose rural land subdivision for rural urbanization. Subdivision of rural land means land fragmentation. Future subdivision becomes easier because allowances become precedent. Rural land-

forms are essentially ‘classrooms without walls’. Economic beneﬁt to urban areas from intact functioning ecosystems is well documented. Informed rural residents; as opposed to social program urbanites, note the value of intact functioning ecosystems because they live in this classroom. They’ve learned to care for the land they love. The value is the land itself. It is not what fragmented land gives from taxation through development for social programs or pleasure needs of a growing urban population. Hence, the rationale comes full circle. A city or a county living within their means are not reliant on future changes to rural land designations for subdivision leading to ecosystem dysfunction through fragmentation. The Delburne group has got it right! Their efforts are to be applauded. Red Deer City and Red Deer County councillors – the electorate is reading.

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Citizen appalled with Michener closure I am writing to express an opinion regarding the closure of Michener Services in Red Deer. From a ﬁnancial point of view, it makes sense. There are dollars to be made and saved by closing Michener. The provincial government knows this and it’s the very reason that they wish to close it. There was a time when the only option open to parents of handicapped children was to place them in institutions such as Michener. Historically, large institutions were no more than storage facilities where we kept people ‘out of sight, out of mind’. These institutions lacked humanity and provided no dignity to their inhabitants. As an institution Michener too has its dark past. During its eugenics program between 1946 and 1972, 2,844 residents were sterilized by their own government. This was evidence as to how handicapped persons were perceived and treated at that time. Historically it was wrong to shut people away because they were perceived as different and it is wrong today. All handicapped people should be welcome into our communities. All people have a fundamental right to access available services to assist them to live normal lives of their choice. The non-handicapped have a responsibility to ensure this right is supported. Many of those remaining in Michener spent most of their lives residing in appalling conditions with no legal or human rights afforded to them. It was only just over 30 years ago and

prior to the Dependants Adult Act, that those residing in Michener had no one legally responsible to ensure that they were afforded with full rights as citizens of this country. Things have changed and improved since then. The majority of residents have returned to the community and live as normal a life as possible. Today the few remaining individuals left in Michener no longer suffer the indignities of the past. They reside in group homes or homes on the units where they are provided with all the amenities of a modern home with support and care that is equal or better than other options available in our community. It is only now that the residents enjoy full rights as human beings but now the provincial government has the audacity to want to move those who are left. After what we did to these people, they deserve to be compensated for past treatments and trauma suffered. That compensation should be in the form of allowing them to spend the rest of their days in their homes. Can you imagine how you would feel and react if the government decided to move you from your home and neighbourhood for the sake of saving money? Don’t be fooled into thinking that there are moral, humanistic motives for the closure. It’s all down to saving money. Humans don’t count in this equation.

Brian Spencer Okotoks

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Annual Sirens for Life campaign launched this week BY JENNA SWAN Red Deer Express Canadian Blood Services has partnered with local police and emergency service workers for the 12th annual ‘Sirens for Life’ blood donor campaign which was launched Tuesday. The campaign’s theme, ‘Someone still needs your help’ invites all residents of Red Deer and area to take part in Sirens for Life by donating blood at their local clinic in support of their emergency services teams. The campaign, which will run the month of January, invited emergency service workers to donate blood in hopes of sparking other members of the community to do the same. Members of the commu-

nity, the Red Deer RCMP and the Red Deer Emergency Services were on scene donating blood to help the clinic reach the goal of 1,400 Red Deerians by the end of the month. Tanya Paul, community development coordinator for the Red Deer Blood Donor Clinic, explained that, “Emergency service workers often see the need for blood firsthand. “Just one person who is seriously injured in a car accident could need as many as 50 blood donations to help save their life.” She explained further that there are many people involved when an emergency occurs including the 911 dispatcher who takes the call, the officer who secures the scene, the firefighter who pulls the victim from

the car, the paramedic who stabilizes and transports the victim and the medical staff who treat the victim. Const. Jeff Hewitt was one of many RCMP ofﬁcers in attendance and explained that he has been donating blood for over 10 years now and tries to make it to the clinic two or three times a year. “Blood really is in you to give and it’s such an easy way to save someone’s life,” he said. Mayor Tara Veer also attended the campaign launch urging residents to get involved with the cause. “Our employees on the front line, through way of RCMP, emergency services, ambulance and ﬁre and rescue, see many instances where local blood donation has saved local lives,” she

GIVING BACK – Mayor Tara Veer helps Mike Godwin, chief training ofﬁcer for Emergency Services, prepare to donate blood during the recent launch of the Sirens For Life campaign. Jenna Swan/Red Deer Express

said. “It’s a very simple process that we can all go

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ally does have a direct life and death impact and it’s an opportunity for us to make a difference in our community.” Canadian Blood Services collects about 850,000 units of blood annually. Those wishing to donate can call 1-888-2-donate. jswan@reddeerexpress.com

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Education is a natural process carried out by the child and is not acquired by listening to words but by experiences in the environment.â&#x20AC;? Maria Montessori

n open house is set to take place at Red Deer Montessori Preschool later this month and staff would like to invite parents of young children to come and check out their unique facility. The preschool will host an open house on Jan. 23 and Feb. 13, both from 5-7 p.m. Red Deer Montessori Preschool opened in 2001. The preschool moved to a new location just over a year ago. They are located at C9, 5580 45 St., just west of Carnival Cinemas in the Cronquist Business Park. They were previously located in Grandview & Westpark Elementary school, but due to a large increase in enrollment, preschool staff had to Ă&#x201E;nd a new inspiring location. Their present central location has given the preschool not only more space but allows the staff to work better as a team. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At Ă&#x201E;rst we were hesitant about opening our Montessori Preschool in a business park but after designing and renovating a large existing space with lots of natural light we were thrilled with the result,â&#x20AC;? said Ms. Holly Michael, of Montessori Preschool. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Plus now we have the added beneĂ&#x201E;t of having two classrooms at one location. All four talented staff are able to work together and access a vast inventory of age appropriate learning materials. We also have music in all the classrooms.â&#x20AC;? The purpose of Red Deer Montessori Preschool is to provide an enriching child-focused program which is designed speciĂ&#x201E;cally for children aged three to Ă&#x201E;ve years-old. This program is based on Maria Montessoriâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s philosophy of education which she developed by observing a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s need of sensorial experience eg. touching, listening, seeing, etc. She designed unique learning materials and activities that stir a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s natural curiosity and love of knowledge. This school is a safe place for children to grow, learn and express themselves in a caring atmosphere.

Montessori promotes a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s independence, the joy of learning & self-accomplishment, while developing a deep respect for others, oneself and the environment. They also promote communication and information for parents. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Montessori is a learning-based program, rather than a play-based program,â&#x20AC;? said Ms. Holly. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At regular preschool there are toys and instead we have materials that are not only fun, they are educational.â&#x20AC;? The different learning areas at Red Deer Montessori Preschool include practical life skills, sensorial, language, math, cultural, science as well as music and art. The classrooms in the preschool are â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;child-sizedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; with materials accessible for the children to reach. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Montessori is wonderful for three to Ă&#x201E;ve yearolds since they are going through sensitive periods of learning, where skills and personality are established that beneĂ&#x201E;t them throughout their lives,â&#x20AC;? said Ms. Holly. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It establishes a Ă&#x201E;rm foundation and we are helping the child become more independent.â&#x20AC;? The school has received tremendous positive feedback from parents whose children have been enrolled at Red Deer Montessori Preschool. One parent testimony said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have noticed signiĂ&#x201E;cant change in our child. His peer to peer relationships have greatly improved and we have a much more conĂ&#x201E;dent self-assured boy than when he startedâ&#x20AC;Ś.We are eternally grateful for the experience.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Karen Wasylyshen and Peter Johnson. Another testimonial reads, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I really value the independence that Montessori fosters and the positive socialization, use of manners and the patience shown. The teachers are very kind and patient.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Heather Richards.

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Library features 100 years of animation BY JENNA SWAN Red Deer Express The Red Deer Public Library is celebrating 100 years of animation this Sunday with a showing of Walt Disney’s early animations. The free film series begins Jan. 12th and runs from 2 – 4 p.m. in the Snell Auditorium located in the lower level of the Library. The fun will continue on the second Sunday of every month with a showing of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) on Feb. 9th and the original Fantasia (1940) on March 9th. Kim Whiting, adult services assistant with the Red Deer Public Library explained that the idea to celebrate the past 100 years of animation was a way to combine the adult and children’s areas of the library as well as celebrate the Library’s 100th anniversary taking place in 2014. “We wanted to do a film representation of the evolution of animation starting in the 1920’s then 30’s and by the end of 2014 we hope to work up to present day,” said Whiting. “It’s a great way to show people how things have changed and a great free program to parallel the library’s centennial celebrations as well.” The Library pays homage to these first 100 years by showing some of Dis-

ney’s earliest animated works, such as Steamboat Willie released in 1928 which depicts a tricky mouse named Mickey who neglects his work on the steamboat, opting to make music using the animals aboard the boat. Forms of animation can be dated back to the second century with the creation of the Chinese zoetrope, a device that spins like a top with static images posted to the outer circular wall to mimic motion. However mainstream animated motion pictures did not appear until the release of the short ﬁlm Gertie the Dinosaur in 1914 by American cartoonist Windsor McCay. McCay and his team hand drew every one of the 10,000 frames used for the ﬁlm. From here animation took off with the opening of large animation studios such as John Bray Studios and Walt Disney Studios who used assembly line animation processes to quickly produce motion pictures and in turn putting artists such as McCay out of work. In 1915 Max and Dave Fleischer released such classics as Betty Boop and Popeye the Sailor Man. This set the stage for Otto Messmer of Pat Sullivan Studios to release the wellknown Felix the Cat series in 1920 which was later distributed by Paramount Studios and attracted a large audience.

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POLICE BRIEFS MISCHIEF TO VEHICLES IN PENHOLD Innisfail RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance in solving a crime in which a person or persons caused mischief by damaging over a dozen vehicle mirrors in Penhold. The value of the damaged parts in total so far is estimated between $16,000 - $20,000. The incidents occurred in the early morning hours between midnight to 6 a.m. The RCMP is asking the community to report any suspicious persons or vehicles that they observed in the area between the times in question. Anyone with information on this or any other crime is asked to contact the Innisfail RCMP at 403-227-3342. Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact CRIMESTOPPERS at 1-800222-TIPS or at www.tipsubmit.com.

RCMP INVESTIGATE YEAR-OLD ASSAULT Red Deer City RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance as police continue their work to identify a male suspect who allegedly sexually assaulted a female a year ago in Red Deer. The assault occurred in downtown Red Deer on Jan. 1, 2013 at 5:15 a.m. The suspect left an unusual blown-glass drug pipe at the scene, which police believe may assist in his identiﬁcation.

The male suspect is described as Caucasian, in his mid 20’s, with light brown hair. He was wearing blue jeans

and a black winter coat. Anyone with information that may assist the police is asked to call the Red Deer City RCMP detachment at 403-343-5575. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or report it online at www. tipsubmit.com

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LOCAL DRINKING ESTABLISHMENTS CHECKED On Dec. 20, the Red Deer Public Safety Compliance Team (PSCT) paid unannounced visits to 10 drinking establishments in Red Deer to check for over-serving of alcohol, serving of underage patrons, ﬁre code violations, and to ensure the establishments weren’t exceeding their occupancy limits. Members of PSCT noted

their patrons’ safety. Red Deer Emergency Services would like to remind all business owners to keep snow and ice from accumulating near doors, as this may cause some doors not to open properly. As well, people clearing snow should ensure they create a clear path to a safe place away from the building. PSCT was formed earlier this year to address concerns related to drinking establishments in Red Deer. It

is a partnership between Red Deer City RCMP, Red Deer Emergency Services, Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission Red Deer Branch, City of Red Deer Inspections and Licensing and Alberta Health Services; PSCT focuses on prevention and enforcement with the goals of improving the safety of staff and patrons, decreasing violence and reducing the negative impact drinking establishments have on the community.

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Remembering the brutal winter of 1919-1920 Alberta is well known for having some very severe winters. One of the most brutal winters ever experienced occurred almost a century ago in 1919-1920.

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DAWE Central Alberta was already facing a number of signiﬁcant challenges. The terrible First World War ﬁnally came to an end in November 1918. Many local young men had lost their lives in the Great War and many more had come back with shattered health, both physically and mentally. The old Alberta Ladies College building on the East Hill had been turned into a special veterans’ hospital for those men suffering from what was then known as shell-shock. The economy was not in very good shape either. The

end of the War brought the worst inflation in Canadian history, followed by a sharp recession. The inflation wiped out many peoples’ savings, making it much harder to manage when hard times and rising unemployment hit. The years 1918 and 1919 were also dry years. As a result, crop yields were generally poor. Central Alberta was still better off than other parts of the province. Consequently, livestock feed was shipped to the drought-stricken areas of southeastern Alberta. Conversely, cattle were shipped north to the relatively green pastures east of Red Deer and around Pine Lake. The fall was generally cool and dry. Killing frosts became common by the end of September. The first permanent snowfalls hit towards the end of October. Many farmers got caught with unthreshed grain. In several cases, the farmers were far from finished the cutting and stacking of their crops.

EARLY INNOVATION - Dr. E.W. DeLong of Red Deer with some friends and his ‘Go-Devil’, a snow machine made from a Ford car chassis, 1919. The Go-Devil was invented to make travel over winter roads much easier for the doctor when he was on house calls. photo courtesy of the Red Deer Archives P2693

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The cold and miserable weather did not lift until the end of April. Then a new disaster hit. As large amounts of snow began to melt, the local rivers and creeks suddenly went into flood. One of the worst instances involved Waskasoo Creek. The floodwaters swept westwards towards the downtown core. Only strenuous efforts by the City’s public works department and a large number of volunteers kept the flood away from the businesses along Gaetz Avenue. People fervently hoped that the late spring and coming summer would finally provide some relief from the terrible weather experienced over the preceding months.

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CITY BRIEFS ASSOCIATION LANDS GRANT The Red Deer & District Community Foundation granted the Learning Disabilities Association of Red Deer $2,500 for the Critical Learning of Academic and Social Skills (C.L.A.S.S.) initiative. The (C.L.A.S.S.) Initiative includes a one-on-one multidisciplinary tutoring program and social competence programs for children and youth with learning disabilities. The Learning Disabilities Association of Red Deer is a non-profit organization that facilitates the education and social development of individuals with learning disabilities/ ADHD in Central Alberta. A learning disability is a neurological condition that interferes with a person’s ability to store, process, or produce information. People with learning disabilities are of average to above intelligence. Learning disabilities can affect one’s ability to listen, think, read, write or spell. Reading difficulties such as dyslexia are the most common. Some people with a learning disability may have difficulties with social skills.

by Mark Weber to reach residents. Residents with questions about garbage and recycling collection can call the Blue Line at 403-340-2583.

RESIDENTS ASKED TO CLEAR SNOW AROUND FIRE HYDRANTS The City’s Emergency Services department is reminding residents of the importance of clearing snow from fire hydrants on or near their property. With snowfall this year far above average, fire hydrants are being covered by snow, making them difficult to spot. The cooperation of homeowners and businesses in clearing around fire hydrants on or near their property is crucial to emergency personnel accessing critical water supplies and minimizing property damage in the event of a fire. Emergency Services reminds residents to not park within five metres of a hydrant to help maintain visibility and accessibility and to ensure the area cleared gives firefighters enough room to connect a hose (ideally one metre clear of working space).

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The accumulation of snow and warming temperatures has delayed blue box and garbage pickup for some Red Deer homes. City of Red Deer garbage and recycling crews are doing their best to reach homes, but trucks have gotten stuck in some neighbourhoods. City personnel understand homes at this time of year have more garbage and recycling to put out due to the holidays, but they ask for patience as crews do their very best

While it doesn’t open until September, registration for Red Deer’s newest school began Jan. 6th. École Barrie Wilson Elementary School, located in the Timberlands neighborhood, is a dual track, English and French Immersion school that will serve 500 students from Kindergarten to Grade 5. Following extensive consultations with the community, boundaries for the new school, as well as other schools in southeast Red

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CAWES FUNDRAISER COMING UP Plans are underway for the 20th annual Scottsville Dinner and Auction to be held March 6 at the Black Knight Inn. All of the proceeds raised at this event will support the Central Alberta Women’s Emergency Shelter. In honour of their 20th year, organizers have an evening of excitement planned – truly a celebration of the decades of support Central Alberta has shown families affected by domestic violence. Included in the evening will be many of the unique features that have made this event a success over the years, such as celebrity waiters, luxurious live and silent auctions, and funnyman Danny Hooper. Organizers say that with the support of the Scottsville Dinner and Auction, they have been successful in raising nearly $1 million towards the movement to end family violence. Just last year, nearly 3,000 people made the step towards a life free from violence. For further information about this event, or the Central Alberta Women’s Emergency Shelter, contact ray.mcbeth@shaw.ca.

SECOND PRINTING OF RED DEER: THE MEMORABLE CITY Popularity of the centennial book penned by Red Deer’s own Michael Dawe has promoted a second printing of Red Deer: The Memorable City. “We’ve ofﬁcially sold out of books at all locations,” said Darren Kuz, information management supervisor. “By printing additional copies, more people can take home this piece of Red Deer’s history.” The 360-page written and visual history of the City was released on Dec. 9. Since then, about 1,000 copies have been sold. Another

500 copies will be available for purchase on Jan. 13. “Michael Dawe has a unique ability to communicate the fascinating aspects of Red Deer’s history,” said Craig Curtis, City manager. “Red Deer: The Memorable City represents the culmination of many years of research in his role as City archivist, and gives us an opportunity to reﬂect on our past as we continue to grow and develop as a community.” The City of Red Deer commissioned production of the book in celebration of Red Deer’s centennial. It takes a unique look at our community’s 100 year history and features information on the City’s landscape, geography, and culture. Books will be available for $35 plus tax at the Red Deer Public Library, Recreation Centre, G.H. Dawe Community Centre, Collicutt Centre, City Hall, Tourism Red Deer, and the Kerry Wood Nature Centre.

BUILDING PERMITS HOLD STEADY Building permits for December closed out 2013 on a strong note, valued at 45% ahead of last December and totaling $16.3 million. Residential development made up the majority of the December total with $12.3 million in permits issued compared to $8.7 million in 2012. One permit was issued for $6.8 million to Seymour Paciﬁc Developments for a 78unit apartment building at 2450 - 22 St. Contributing to the commercial permits for December was a permit issued to Scott Builders for a renovation at 6852 66 St., valued at $2.3 million. Industrial permits included Up to Kode Carpentry for renovation to the Riverside Kennels building at 4640 - 61 St. and Chiles Development Corporation Ltd for an industrial building at 509 - 39015 Hwy. 2A. Overall in 2013 the number and value of building permits held steady to the gains experienced in 2012. Building permits were up slightly in 2013, as 1,524 permits were issued compared to 1,494 in 2012. Permit values were lower at just over $243.3 million in 2013 compared to $267.9 million in 2012. Residential permit values remained constant at $115.6 million. Both commercial and industrial permits declined in value from 2012 with new commercial areas such as Clearview Market nearing full build-out. However when considering there was one extraordinary industrial permit issued for $53 million in 2012 for expansion of the wastewater treatment plant, industrial development showed strong growth in 2013 especially in the new Queens Business Park. Public sector permit values tripled with the construction of three new schools in 2013.

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Wildlife centre’s new book inspires youngsters BY JENNA SWAN Red Deer Express The Medicine River Wildlife Centre has released the second book in their educational children’s series. Written by Erin Young and illustrated by Gabe Wong, Tangled in Trash follows the first book in the series, Otis’s Story. Tangled in Trash is the story of a loon that becomes entangled in hastily discarded garbage. Narrated by Otis the Owl, he watches the loon’s journey as it is saved from the wrongly discarded fishing line and goes through the Medicine River’s hospital. Carol Kelly, executive director of the Medicine River Wildlife Centre, explains that in this book Otis tells of how loose trash on the ground such as fishing line and garbage can affect the lives of animals. “The first was telling the tale of how Otis was found on the ground and taken to the wildlife centre,” said Kelly. “At the end there’s information about how if you find an owl on the ground what you can do to save its life so it was very educational.” Kelly believes that the importance of teaching children about the environment and helping animals can’t be stressed enough. “The book is there to raise awareness in children and hopefully inspire children,” said Kelly. “Teaching kids and inspiring them to take an action shows them that they have the

power to make changes in the world around them and that has always been one of our goals. “Kids can’t look at an issue like global warming and ﬁx it, but by teaching them something simple like not littering and picking up garbage gives them an action they can take to their own backyard.”

“TEACHING KIDS AND INSPIRING THEM TO TAKE AN ACTION SHOWS THEM THAT THEY HAVE THE POWER TO MAKE CHANGES IN THE WORLD AROUND THEM AND THAT HAS ALWAYS BEEN ONE OF OUR GOALS.” CAROL KELLY Kelly explained Nova Chemicals sponsored this book, with all proceeds going towards the Medicine River Wildlife Centre’s preserving and purchasing of land around the centre in which hundreds of animals make their home. Kelly explains that her daughter and author of the ﬁrst two books, Young has been with the wildlife centre for 30 years and when the opportunity came to write the books, Young was a perfect ﬁt. “Education is her thing,” said Kelly. “Educating and talking to children is her calling in life and we’ve gotten such rave reviews from teachers who have shown the book to their classes.” The book is currently available for sale online at

OVATIONS FOR OTIS – Carol Kelly, executive director for Medicine River Wildlife Centre, gives Otis a stretch at a book signing Express ﬁle photo for his debut book Otis the Owl during its launch last year. www.medicineriverwildlifecentre.ca, by calling the centre at 403-728-3467 or at Chapters in Red Deer. The Medicine River Wildlife Centre also invites those interested to connect with them to follow the stories of their rescued animals on facebook by typing in their name or by following them on Twitter @MedicineRiverW. jswan@reddeerexpress.com

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fyi EVENTS Red Deer Table Tennis Club playing every Friday nights between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. in the Michener Recreation Centre gymnasium. Drop in fee $10. Contact Tom at 403-872-7222. Lindsay Thurber High School students present ‘Take Note’ - A Choral Concert. This year we look forward to welcoming the Canadian a cappella sensation HOJA. Over the past decade, HOJA has recorded ﬁve CDs and performed for more than 3,000 audiences from British Columbia to Ontario. Our repertoire is ﬁlled with favorite songs from the 50?s to the present that span every style of music from doo wop to rock, country to disco. No genre is safe from Canada’s favourite a cappella heroes! The second half of our concert will feature Take Note on a variety of styles within the Jazz genre - from Blues and Samba to Swing, “Big Band” and even a hit ballad by the Beach Boys! The concert will be held at the Red Deer College Arts Centre on Jan. 10th and will commence at 7:30 pm. Tickets will be available at the door at a cost of $15 each. Science of Mind Classes at the Centre for Spiritual Living begin Jan. 14 at 7 p.m. ‘Spiritual Economics’ - an eight-week prosperity consciousnessbuilding program with Rev. Valentine. On Jan. 17 – dinner and a movie Imagine. Dinner at 6 p.m. by donation (a minimum of $10 per person recommended). Movie at 7 p.m. On Jan. 29, there is a pot luck lunch and on Jan. 29 at 7 p.m. there is a men’s group as well. The Red Deer Chamber Singers has resumed its practice schedule in the New Year. 7 p.m. at Sunnybrook United Church (12 Stanton St.) Practices are held each Tuesday and will culminate with the annual Spring Concert to be held at Sunnybrook United Church on May 24, commencing at 7 p.m. For more information, contact Sadie Braun at 403-347-5166. Real Men Sing Barbershop! The

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Wild Rose Ha Harmonizers Barbershop Cho 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 Barbershop Harmony society providing entertainment at seniors’ lodges, hospitals and numerous community and private functions throughout the year. No experience 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 information, call David at 403-342-1318 or email crozsmit@telusplanet. net. Visit www.harmonizers.ca. Love to sing? Hearts of Harmony, a chapter of Sweet Adelines International, is an a cappella chorus

both stunning and eye-opening. The Red Deer River Watershed Alliance (RDRWA) will be holding their ﬁrst Ambassador Breakfast of 2014 Jan. 17 from 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. at the Quality Inn North Hill, 7150 50 Ave. Cost: $15 per person. Jim Duncan, Clearwater County councillor & Clear Water Landcare chairperson will be presenting on the Sasquatch and Partners initiative. This project came about as a result of ongoing issues from large numbers of visitors to the West Country which have been a concern of municipal governments, provincial government departments, industry, environmental groups and private citizens for many years. Engineering,

presents Sylvia by A.R. Gurney, the comic tale of a man who becomes obsessed with the stray dog he brings home. His wife really doesn’t want the dog and so the story is about this hilarious love triangle. And the dog talks saying what a real dog would say if it could. The show runs Jan. 16 to Feb. 1 at City Centre Stage, 4922 49th St., 7:30 evenings and 2 p.m. Sunday Jan. 19. Give yourself or a friend a post-Christmas fun night out. Tickets available through the Black Knight Inn Ticket Centre at (403) 755-6626 or online at www.blackknightinn.ca. Learn to foxtrot, two-step, polka, waltz, and more. Town and Country Dance Club will be start-

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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 harmony with a group of wonderful women. For more information, call Nancy at 403-357-8240, or our director, Sheryl @403-7424218 or check out our web site at www.heartsofharmony.ca.

Daytime Documentaries at Red Deer Public Library. Jan. 8 from 2 - 4:30 p.m. Red Deer Public Library, Waskasoo Meeting Room. The documentary this month is called Into the Cold and features Sebastian Copeland and Keith Heger who set off an expedition to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of Perry and Henson’s trek to the North Pole and in the process teach us about the importance of polar ice caps. The images of the North Pole are

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enforcement and education are involved to manage this resource in a sustainable way. This partnership is a new twist on the educational aspects of west country management. Not only will this enhance the message but also provide a more positive way to promote compliance and respect for the use of this valued Alberta resource. Jim’s presentation will outline this initiative as well as the beneﬁts of developing a branded program that is widely recognizable and attractive to all those who live, work and play in the west country. RSVP to: info@ rdrwa.ca or call Kelly at 403340-7379 by noon on Jan. 15. Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Meeting. Jan. 19 at 7 p.m. at Sunnybrook United Church. 12 Stanton St. Refreshments following. Everyone welcome. For further information contact Linda 403-347-6073. Central Alberta Theatre proudly

ing dance lessons on30/11/12 Jan. 21.2:51 AM 28/02/13 10:17 PM A Step Above Basic at 7 p.m. followed by Basic Social Dance at 8 p.m. Classes run for six weeks in Red Deer. Only $35 per person. For more information and to pre-register please call Doug or Doris at 403-728-3333 or email doris@airenet.com. Robbie Burns’ Supper hosted by the Red Deer Legion Pipe Band Jan. 25 at the Royal Canadian Legion, Red Deer. Join us for cocktails from 6 to 7 p.m., followed by a traditional Robbie Burns supper: Turkey, roastit bubbly jock wi’ stufﬁn intilt, champit tatties & mashed neeps, gravy, haggis & apple pie. There will be a cash bar available. Special events include piping in the Haggis, the Red Deer Legion Pipe Band and more. Tickets are available from any Pipe Band member or the front desk of the Red Deer Legion for $30 per person and should be purchased in advance. For more information call

Arnie MacAskill at 782-7183. 2014 Chinese New Year is coming. It is the year of Horse. Mandarin students and local Chinese Community are going to celebrate together this year. The event will be held on Jan. 31st. The New Year banquet will be in the gathering area and Sound of Spring Gala will be in GYM one. Tickets are available at the front desk, $20 for the dinner and the show ticket will be $5 to $6 each. The show will be featuring on professional Chi Gong and Martial Arts, drumming and dramas, singing and dancing. All the teachers and students will be invited to attend this exciting and colorful New Year Celebration. Thursday night dances continue at the Golden Circle at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $7. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call 403-346-3896, 403347-6165 or 403-986-7170. Sit and Be Fit is held every Wednesday from 10:45 – 11:30 a.m. There is a drop in fee of $2. Whist is held on the second and fourth Friday of each month starting at 1 p.m. There is a fee of $2. Bridge singles meet on Wednesdays at 1 p.m. There is a fee of $2. Bridge partners meet on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. There is a fee of $3. Golden Circle 462047 A Ave. 403-343-6074. The Senior Citizens Downtown House has cribbage every Thursday at 1:30 p.m. Cost is $3. Whist runs every Friday at 1:30 p.m. and Fun Contact Bridge runs every Wednesday at 1 p.m. Cost is $3 as well for both of these activities. Tuesday night dances start at 7:30 p.m. The cost is $6 and everyone is welcome. For more information, call 403-346-4043. Cards at the Golden Circle. Join us for Canasta on Mondays at 1 p.m. Drop in fee $1. Wednesday afternoons at 1 p.m. join us for Singles Bridge. Drop in fee of $2. Partner Bridge is played the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Drop in fee of $3. Euchre is played the ﬁrst and third Friday of the month at 1 p.m. Drop in fee of $2. Join us for scrabble Friday’s starting

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Week of January 8 - 15, 2014 at 1 p.m. Drop in fee of $1. Do you have an interest in singing for seniors? The Tony Connelly Singers celebrate their goal by preparing 10 programs each year ﬁlled with oldies, newer music, sing-a-long and instrumental highlights with a friendly, easygoing atmosphere. We practice from 9:30 to 11 a.m. each Tuesday morning, September to June at the Downtown House Seniors Centre and average four to ﬁve sing outs monthly. We welcome anyone to take part. 403-346-7316. Old-time dances run at the Red Deer Legion every Wednesday evening. Smorg at 5 p.m. with dance at 7 p.m. Cover charge $7. Country music runs Friday and Saturday evenings 7 to 11 p.m. 403-342-0035. Meat draw every Saturday from noon to 3 p.m. at the Red Deer Elks Lodge. 403-346-3632. Golden Circle Thursday night dances continue on Jan. 9 with Country Gold North from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Silver and Gold play Jan. 16 and Black Velvet on Jan. 23. Admission is $7 per person. Everyone is welcome. 403-346-3896, 403347-6165, or 403-986-7170.

SEMINARS Local residents wishing to kick their tobacco habits can access the tools and support needed to build a tobacco-free lifestyle when QuitCore, a free Alberta Health Services (AHS) tobaccocessation program, returns to the community next month. Led by trained cessation professionals, the QuitCore program teaches tobacco users how to develop a plan to quit while providing strategies to address recovery symptoms, manage stress and, ultimately, prevent relapse. The program also connects participants with others trying to quit. QuitCore will be offered from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., on seven consecutive Thursdays starting Jan. 23, in room 102 at Johnstone Community Health Centre, 300 Jordan Parkway. Please call toll-free 1-866-710QUIT (7848) to register. More information is also available from www.albertaquits.ca. Tobacco is the leading prevent-

able cause of disease, disability and premature death in Alberta, causing more than 3,000 deaths each year across the province. Many more Albertans suffer from tobacco-related illnesses. AHS offers various programs and services to help Albertans quit tobacco, including telephone and online support services, one-onone counselling and group cessation programs such as QuitCore, which launched in 2008. The program is now available in more than 20 communities across the province. Alberta Health Services is the provincial health authority responsible for planning and delivering health supports and services for more than four million adults and children living in Alberta. Its mission is to pro-

a Gottman Institute certified instructor for the Bringing Baby Home. The first workshop is in February but since enrolment is limited, interested couples are encouraged to register soon. Workshop details can be found on Shalom Counselling Centre’s web site at www.shalomcounselling. com or by calling 403-342-0339. Family Services of Central Alberta presents Managing My Money. Are you stressing about how to manage your money? Do you make impulsive purchases? Never seem to have enough money in the bank? Do you wish you could find a way to pay down debt? We also cover topics such as How to Improve Credit and Setting Financial Goals. For more

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Central Alberta Society Historical Meeting. Jan. 15 at 7 p.m. at Snell Auditorium, Red Deer Library. Topic: Our History Through Art: Depictions of the developing the west in Canadian Art. Everyone welcome. For further information contact Iris 403-340-2588. TOPS – Take off Pounds Sensibly – start the New Year by joining us and being in shape for summer! We meet every Monday in the basement of the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd. Weigh-in occurs between 6 and 6:45 p.m., program starts from 7 to 8 p.m.

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Managing Anger Before It Manages You educational workshop – Thursdays, Jan. 23 to Feb. 13 – 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. $120/ individual or $200/couple from same household. Register by calling 403-342-0339.

YARD Yoga Studio: Red Deer’s ONLY Not-for-Proﬁt Yoga Studio! Registration is NOW open for our WINTER Session. Classes run Jan. 5 - March 14. A variety of classes and styles for all levels. Yoga for EVERY-Body! 403350-5830. info@reddeeryoga. ca. www.reddeeryoga.ca.

Shalom Counselling Centre wants to help parents maintain a close, supportive relationship through the inevitable changes when a baby enters the family. Bringing Baby Home (BBH), a relationship workshop that gives parents a chance to learn the realities of life when a baby enters the picture. In the BBH workshop, couples learn as much about taking care of one another as they do about caring for the baby. BBH also stresses the importance of fathers. Pam Nyrose, who will be facilitating workshops at the Red Deer Regional Hospital, is

Living Well with a Mental illness is open to anyone in Central Alberta with an interest in mental health. This includes people with a mental illness, their friends, family members, and the general public. Attendance is limited to 15 participants. To register call the Canadian Mental Health Association at 403-342-2266 and ask to speak to education program staff. This free course is co-sponsored by CMHA, Central Alberta Region, and the Red Deer Public Library.

Drop in for a free evening or call Kathleen at 587-272-2727. The MS Society of Central Alberta hosts a MOMS Group – a recreational based support group for moms diagnosed with MS or living with someone diagnosed with MS who have young children. Monthly activities – locations vary January group will be at the Hot Pot Studio – Jan. 7 from 6 to 9 p.m.; supper will be provided; this will be just for the moms. There is no charge. Please RSVP to Brenda.anderson@ mssociety.ca or 403-346-0290 MS Society Central Chapter invites people living with MS to monthly evening support groups. Topics will vary; January’s meeting will be a demonstration of standing and sitting Tai Chi. Meeting runs at the Port-o-Call Safeway Jan.30th from 6 to 8:30 p.m. (regularly scheduled meetings will run the last Tuesday of the month and are usually

occur at the MS Society Office). A light supper will be provided. Please RSVP to Brenda.anderson@mssociety. ca or call 403-346-0290. Central Alberta Photographic Society meets first and third Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. at the Golden Circle, beginning Jan. 8, through April. Photographers of all levels are welcomed in a social atmosphere for the sharing of techniques, knowledge and experiences. Attention celiacs and gluten intolerant: The Red Deer Celiac Support Group holds monthly meetings the third Tuesday of the month at Sobeys South, 5111-22 St. at 7 p.m. in the coffee lounge. Come join us for information on celiac disease, gluten free diet and products, recipes, fellowship plus coffee and GF goodies. For information - Fay at 403-347-3248. Clarice – 403-341- 4351 or email reddeerceliacs@yahoo.ca. There seems to be support groups for just about anything these days, however when searching for a support group for widows and widowers five years ago, there was nothing in place...so a few of us started one. Our group is about connecting with others who have lost their spouse thru death. We are not councilors, or a dating service, just people who want to connect socially and understand how to do life without our partner. Experiencing the death of a spouse is the number one most difficult thing to work through. Many people feel lost...lonely...ill-equipped to deal with the tasks that their spouse always took care of. We can pool our talents and resources together to help one another. We meet twice a month. The first Friday of every month we meet at the Black Knight Inn at the restaurant at 6 p.m. for a chance to eat and socially engage. The third Friday of each month we meet at the First Christian Reformed church located at 16 McVicar St. at 7 p.m. for our regular scheduled meetings. If you are widowed or know of someone who is widowed and looking for place to connect, you can email us at widowedsupportnetwork@gmail.com or call 403-755-0977 or drop in on a Friday as mentioned above.

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Volunteering opportunities in Central Alberta For more volunteer opportunities, visit Volunteer Red Deer at www.volunteerreddeer.ca or call 403-346-3710.

NEW LISTINGS: Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and Museum is looking for a digitization assistant volunteer to help with scanning, watermarking images, and data entry. Contact Debbie at 403-341-8614. Canadian Cancer Society is seeking a volunteer scheduling assistant at their Red Deer ofﬁce. Contact Melissa Chan at 1-888939-3333. Epilepsy Association of Central Alberta is looking for volunteers to distribute posters and letters/brochures to local businesses to promote awareness and provide resource information to our community. Contact Norma Klassen at 403-358-3358. Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Prairies/NTW Region is recruiting Committee Planning Members for the First Annual Batting Against Breast Cancer™ slo-pitch tournament. Contact Kara Wozniak, email kwozniak@cbcf.org or call 1-866302-2223.

ONGOING LISTINGS: Adult Literacy Program at the Dawe Library is looking for volunteer tutors to assist students with reading, writing and speaking English or basic math skills. Students are from all walks of life and from many countries. Contact Lois Prostebby at 403-3462533. Alberta Generations Project needs senior volunteers with

room to share. Students attending Red Deer College in the fall are looking for housing accommodations for the fall. They are in urgent need of seniors that have room in their homes and are interested in being a part of the HomeShare project. Contact Dawna Morey at 403-348-6547. Bibles for Missions Thrift Store (BFM) is looking for volunteers in a wide variety of areas. We require volunteers to work with our recycling team and train as a cashier. A pleasant personality, discernment and good physical abilities are assets. Both ﬂexible and regularly scheduled hours are available. Store hours are Mon – Fri: 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sat. 10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Contact Bob at 403-340-2522. Canadian Blood Services needs hospitality volunteers for their blood donor clinics. Contact Heather 403-755-4334. Canadian Red Cross needs volunteers to promote ‘Preventing Violence in the Lives of Seniors.’ All training and curriculum is provided. If interested contact Leigh Baker 403-346-1241. Canadian Cancer Society is seeking leadership volunteers to organize and implement annual special events. For more information please call the Society at 403347-3662. Canadian Red Cross is currently looking for volunteers to help load equipment to be taken to the warehouse to be sanitized and unload equipment that is ready to be used. Should be physically able and available once in 10 days from 11 a.m. to noon for approximately 45 minutes. Contact Yvonne Bauer at 403-346-1241.

Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF) is looking for mentors to help a young entrepreneur (18-39) get their startup business off the ground. Contact Rob Price at 403-265-2923. Central Alberta Refugee Effort (C.A.R.E.) is recruiting for a variety of programs including connecting newcomers — make friends with a new immigrant to help them feel at home in our city; Spanish speaking translators/interpreters to help meet growing demand; public awareness to share your stories as an immigrant with school kids and adults. Contact Cristina Franco at 403-346-8818. CNIB is looking for volunteers to make a difference in the community as a CNIB Peer Support Group Facilitator. Facilitators are needed in Red Deer, Rocky Mountain House, Stettler, Three Hills, and Lacombe. Contact Wody at 403-346-0037. Extendicare Michener Hill is looking for volunteers for various positions i.e One to One Social Visitor, Meal Hour Assistant, One on One Leisure and Recreational Visitor and Rehab Support. For more information contact Angie Judson, volunteer coordinator at 403-348-0340 (ext. 214).

go to medical appointments and to clients who attend lunch on Wednesday’s at the Golden Circle. Contact Diane at 403-343-6074 Ext. 108. Kerry Wood Nature Centre and Waskasoo Environment Educational Society are looking to recruit volunteers to help with occasional special events. We offer a friendly supportive working environment and somewhat ﬂexible hours! Please contact the volunteer coordinator Marg at 403-346-2010. Red Cross is looking for volunteers for the Disaster Management Program. Contact Matt Sawatsky at 403-346-1241. Red Deer Public Library The very popular Homebound Reader’s Service is expanding! A call is going out for volunteers to help with this very popular program. Please call Jannie 403342-9100 for further details and to sign up. Red Deer Clothing Bank is looking to increase its volunteer base for the coming months. Volunteer positions include sorting donations and working in the thrift shop. If you have Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursdays free please contact Ted 403-346-3554 or Helene 403-358-3219.

Family Services of Central Alberta is seeking volunteers for a variety of roles, there is an option to volunteer in the day or in the evenings. Contact Sandy at 403-309-8215.

Red Deer Food Bank has volunteer opportunities in our warehouse and at our fundraising events. Contact Alice at 403342-5355.

Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre is currently looking for volunteers to help with our Supportive Transportation Program as we provide transportation to clients who need to

Red Deer Regional Health Foundation needs volunteers to help at the many fundraisers held by RDRHF. Duties include selling rafﬂe tickets, clerical support, displaying silent auction

items, taking registrations and so much more. Contact Kate Oatway at 403-343-4773. Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre is recruiting volunteers for the Present Trends Gift Shop located at the Red Deer Regional Hospital. Volunteers will provide customer service, including cashing, clerking, and lottery ticket sales. For more information, contact Brenda Farwell at 403-3434715 ext.1. Red Deer Regional Health Foundation is in need of volunteers to sell tickets for Hospitals’ Lottery 2013. Volunteers are required at both City malls and the Dream Home itself, located in Vanier Woods East. Contact Cynthia at 403-358-4308. The Lending Cupboard Society of Alberta is seeking volunteers for morning (10 a.m to 12:45 p.m.) and afternoon (12:15 to 3 p.m.) shifts. Duties vary from cleaning equipment, helping clients needing equipment, warehouse and phoning. For more information please call Please contact Crystal Prudhomme at 403-356-1678 ext 22 or stop by Monday, Wednesday, or Friday between 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. United Way of Central Alberta is recruiting PIT Crew Members. For more information, contact Lori Jack at 403-343-3900. Whisker Rescue is recruiting for foster homes for cats. Foster duration from a few days to longer depending on your availability. All supplies and medication are provided. An ideal opportunity for anyone who cannot keep a cat long term or would like to try cat ownership. For more, contact Andrea at 403-348-8501.

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John McDermott brings anniversary tour to City Popular Canadian singer marks two decades of making music Known for both his Celtic-tinged traditional tunes and contemporary styles, singer John McDermott is marking 20 years of sharing his music with the masses. He performs in Red Deer at the Memorial Centre on April 14. Looking back to his start in the industry, McDermott can recall the precise moment when he realized he had made the right decision to give up his day job and make singing his full-time career. That moment came at 8 p.m. on Oct. 5th, 1993 at the Rebecca Cohn Theatre in Halifax, Nova Scotia as he walked on stage to a full house and a thunderous East Coast welcome. It was the ﬁrst concert with his own band, following a year as the opening act for the internationally-renowned Irish group, The Chieftains. McDermott was thrilled that the Halifax crowd was so enthusiastic – their encore-encouraging applause kept the show going for more than four hours. Not that many years before, he had been working in the circulation department of one of Toronto’s daily newspapers. As a creative outlet, he would sing a few Irish and Scottish folk tunes at staff gatherings – songs he had learned growing up in a musical household in Willowdale, Ontario after his family moved there from Glasgow, Scotland. His father Peter and his mother Hope encouraged family sing-a-longs. And the only formal musical training John received was when he attended St. Michael’s Choir School in Toronto for two years. The turning point in terms of career was sparked when he recorded an album of Irish and Scottish ballads as a 50th wedding anniversary gift for his parents. He recorded 12 tracks, one for each of the 12 McDermott children, then added one more version of Danny Boy the way his father liked to hear it sung a cappella. Those who heard the album encouraged John to have it produced commercially. Recalling that a couple of entertainment business heavyweights, Michael Cohl and Bill Ballard, had been impressed with his singing at a Karaoke Night during the Toronto Floating Film Festival a couple of years earlier, John took the album to Ballard, who put him in touch with the president of EMI Music Canada.

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EMI released 2,000 copies on Nov. 10, 1992. The next day being Remembrance Day, famed Canadian broadcaster Peter Gzowski played three tracks from the album. The stores couldn’t keep it on the shelves and more copies were quickly produced. A few months later, CBC-TV profiled John in a short piece that was aired on the The National. Within a short time the CD had sold more than 50,000 copies. Hedging his bets, John took a leave of absence from his newspaper job to tour with The Chieftains. And the rest, as they say, is history. Throughout 1994, he toured Australia and New Zealand where Danny Boy had topped the charts. John played his first U.S. concert at Boston’s Ritz Carlton Hotel in 1995 and a member of the audience went backstage to pay his respects. It was Senator Ted Kennedy and the American politician invited John to perform at the Democratic National Convention in 1996. They became friends and John, at Kennedy’s request, frequently visited the Kennedy compound at Cape Cod. When the Massachusetts senator died in August, 2009, John was invited to sing at the memorial service. Since the beginning of his musical career, John has recorded more than 25 albums, three of which have gone platinum while another has reached double platinum. Veterans are also special to John. His father, who died in 1995, served in the Royal Air Force. John’s mother, who lived on for about five years after her husband’s death, had a brother who died in the notorious Changi Japanese prisoner-of-war camp. Two of John’s cousins were killed in Vietnam and another took his own life after serving there. In 2010, John was awarded a Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation for his work on behalf of veterans. He is also an honorary member of the War Amps of Canada. A project that has been close to his heart was raising $3.6 million to enhance and expand the Palliative Care unit – K-Wing Veterans Centre – at Toronto’s Sunnybrook Hospital. He has said that he wants to help the staff give the best possible care to their patients – veterans, serving members of the military, first responders such as police officers and firemen, and members of the general public who are admitted to the unit. For ticket information, call 403-755-6626 or visit www.blackknightinn.ca. -Weber

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CAT restages Sylvia BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express Central Alberta Theatre is revisiting one of their most popular shows of recent years with the staging of Sylvia, penned by A.R. Gurney. The show runs at City Centre Stage Jan. 16th to Feb. 1 with curtain at 7:30 p.m. There is also a matinee at 2 p.m. on Jan. 19th. It was five years ago CAT produced the acclaimed play, and there has been a steady stream of inquiries in the community about when the troupe would present it again, said director Judith Moody, who was at the helm the first time around as well. “Ever since we put it on, people have been asking me ‘When are you going to do that play again – it was the funniest thing I ever saw’,” she said. Masterfully played by Debby Allan (who also played the role five years back), Sylvia is that wonderful, terrible, adorable Labradoodle who is back to ‘chew a big hole’ in the marriage of Greg and Kate. Moody said there is virtually nobody who could play Sylvia as well as Allen. “When she started considering the role, she began watching dogs and people with dogs.” Sure enough, she nailed the role five years ago and is excited about capturing the nuances of the role once again. “She pours her heart into it.”

As to the story, Kate (Mary Cook), is trying to make it through her husband’s mid-life crisis. She perhaps would have been a tad open to the crazy stuff men do to vainly try and recapture a sense of youth. But when Greg (Craig Scott) finds Sylvia, Kate finds herself in a rather unexpected predicament. They live in a New York apartment. The kids are away at college and her career teaching Shakespeare to inner-city kids is taking off. They certainly don’t need a dog in their life. The conflict spirals hilariously out of control but ends with a surprising conclusion. Rounding out the cast is Gord Phillips who single-handedly covers the other three supporting roles. Ken Shaw’s set and Lavila Lang’s costumes are a big plus in setting the scene as well. Directing the play comes at a rather fitting time for Moody, who is relocating back to the west coast after Sylvia wraps up its run. During her years in Red Deer, she’s become a dedicated member of the local performing arts community. She said it’s going to be tough to leave what has become a close-knit circle of friends and associates, but “It’s going to wonderful to be back in the bosom of family, and old friends and my old theatre group, too.” Tickets are available through the Black Knight Inn Ticket Centre by calling 403755-6626 or going online at www.blackknightinn.ca. editor@reddeerexpress.com

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CONTEMPORARY QUILTS - The Kiwanis Art Gallery at the Red Deer Public Library is hosting the Studio Art Quilts Associates ‘Best of the West Travelling Trunk Show’ exhibit until March 2. Exhibit Coordinator Patti Morris explained to Red Deer Arts Council volunteer Ning Yang at the opening of the exhibit that it features pieces from over 30 artists. Jenna Swan/Red Deer Express

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It opens with scenes of dwarf tossing at a company party, and there’s a kind of joyful depravity all the way through this tale based on the real life of New York stockbroker Jordan Belfort. He made a fortune in the 80s and 90s with highpressure sales tactics and dishonest stock dealings, before the FBI caught up to him. Leonardo DiCaprio, in an over the top performance, plays the charismatic salesman. His life is all about sell, sell, sell and decadent consumption. He`s also heavily into drugs and sex. After he starts his own company he rewards his staff with wild, orgiastic parties, which are hard to believe and not easy to watch. Not surprisingly, his dedication to hedonism wrecks his marriage and the rest of his life.

Most of the cast are into wildly exuberant performances too, including Jonah Hill as his business partner and Matthew McConaughy as one of his Wall Street mentors. It’s not for all tastes but it’s a rollercoaster of a movie, probably too long (although Scorcese’s ﬁrst cut was apparently an hour longer). No doubt, some viewers will be offended by the drugs, swearing and explicit sex. Rating: four deer out of ﬁve

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Staying in shape in your 60s and beyond Welcome to the golden years this age can be great for you and might be your most rewarding - that’s if you have the health to enjoy it! Retirement is around the corner or you’re there already. The kids are out of the house and chances are you’ve got more time on your hands. You may feel a new lease on life. While your body may be aging and you may feel yourself starting to slow down, it’s no excuse not to exercise. Loss of muscle and bone isn’t just due to aging. It’s largely due to lack of use. And though you may not be able to run miles like you used to, it’s no excuse for not exercising. You’ll just have to adjust your activity to your ability. As your age increases, bone density often decreases, putting your bones at an increased risk of breakage. Walking on uneven ground or missing a stair step could easily lead to a broken a hip or other bone. A single broken bone will immediately limit your independence and possibly lead to further complications. During your 60s, it’s important to focus on weight bearing and muscle strengthening exercises to increase muscle mass and strengthen your bones. You’ll be less prone to falls, and if you do happen to trip, your bones will be strong to withstand the pressure. Weight bearing exercises are those that make you move your body against gravity. If you’re in good enough health to do high impact activities, go ahead and jog, dance, or play tennis. But if you’re already feeling the effects of aging, choose low impact activities such as walking, elliptical machines, or low intensity aerobic movements. Get at least 30 minutes of weight bearing cardio exercises three days a week. Remember, strong bones are supported by strong muscles. Strengthen your muscles with exercises that use a weight or resistance against gravity. Options include weight lifting, weight ma-

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WHEELER chines, or elastic exercise bands. Adjust the amount of weight to your ﬁtness level. Start out small and slowly increase the weight each week. Aim to include strength-training exercises in your routine three days a week. You will notice your strength improving slowly but surely.

Weak bones and muscles put you at risk for falls, but so does a lack of balance. Practice balancing exercises each day so when you’re caught off guard, you’ll be able to keep your feet underneath you. If you feel wobbly getting in and out of your seat or climbing stairs, practice standing on one foot for as long as you can. Do this multiple times each day, and be sure to stand near a support in case you begin to lose your balance while performing the exercise. During your sixth decade, your joints may begin giving you problems. But don’t let aches and

pains stop you from exercising. While high impact activities such as jogging or basketball place stress on the joints and could lead to more pain, arthritis pain is often relieved through low impact exercise. Force yourself to get up and take walk or ride a stationary bike several times a week. Going swimming and taking an aquatic aerobics class are other great options for those who suffer with arthritis. As your age goes up, so does your risk of heart disease and stroke. Keep your circulatory sys-

tem in tiptop shape with regular cardio exercises. Cardio will not only strengthen your bones and muscles but your heart as well. Aim for three days a week of the low impact cardio exercises like the ones listed above. Don’t push yourself to exhaustion, but get your heart rate elevated for at least 30 minutes. Strong bones and muscles, a good sense of balance, ﬂexible joints, and a strong ticker will keep you feeling your best in your 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, and beyond! Jack Wheeler is a personal trainer and owner of 360 Fitness in Red Deer.

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A closer look at the ‘darkness hormone’ “Do you think melatonin is of any value?” a doctor recently asked me. And if a doctor is wondering about this natural remedy, many people must be asking the same question. So, what do we know about it?

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JONES Melatonin has been labeled ‘the darkness hormone’ because it’s produced at night in contrast to Vitamin D, ‘the sunshine hormone,’ that’s manufactured during sunlight hours. Melatonin is found in some plants such as bananas, cherries and grapes. A report in the Journal of Medicinal Food showed that tart cherry juice, compared to a placebo drink, helped some older people sleep better. But it required 16 ounces a day, (the equivalent of 100 cherries) to have a modest effect. It also added 250 calories to daily intake. Melatonin is linked to

our biological time-clock which decides what hormones are released at what times during the day. Studies show that levels of melatonin decrease with age, about 10% each decade. So by age 50, the production of melatonin has declined by one half and, at 80, it’s one third of what it was at age 20. Some authorities believe this is why the elderly suffer from insomnia and why it’s prudent to use a melatonin supplement. In recent years melatonin has been touted as a way to treat or prevent everything from headaches, depression, fatigue, irritable bowel syndrome and anxiety. In fact, some have suggested it can even cure menopausal symptoms and be of help to those with heart problems and cancer. But according to a report from the University of California, there’s no evidence to conclude that melatonin should be used to treat these problems. Dr. John Alevizos, a California physician with an interest in insomnia, reports this interesting observation about the deep sleep produced by melatonin. He says deep sleep can trigger vivid dreams. This can be good news for some people, as there are vivid dreams and vivid dreams. But if it

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For most communities the opportunity to host the Scotties is a chance to showcase the place where they live but also the place where they curl but for Sylvan Lake, there is a different twist to it . The building is still open for curling but has been shut down twice in order to clear snow off the roof for fear of it collapsing due to the weight but also because the aging structure is in

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curling facility to a new hockey arena but the plan called for three sheets of ice with no lounge facility but the curling community wasn’t on board with that setup. So with the possibility of a curling rink potentially disappearing from Sylvan Lake, the community is rallying around the Scotties in the mean time. Let’s hope this isn’t the swan song for these rock stars. sports@reddeerexpress.com

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Red Deerian selected for national team BY JIM CLAGGETT Red Deer Express Unexpected gifts at this time of the year are always a pleasant surprise but for Red Deer’s Joe McQuay this special offering was one he earned. The 17-year-old Notre Dame High School student received an email on Christmas Day to let him know he had been selected to Football Canada’s Ju-

nior National team roster which will play the United States U-19 team in February at Maverick Stadium at the University of Texas in Arlington. “I was actually shocked when I got the message because I’m only 17 trying out for an under 20 tournament and I was two years younger than most of those players,” said the 6’5” tall, 270 lb lineman. McQuay is one of 10 line-

men selected to the 60-man roster after several different identiﬁcation camps were held across he country involving about 500 players. The one-day camp up in Edmonton in December was where McQuay had to put on a show and he felt he did plenty to earn his spot on this team. “Coach (Gino) Castellan (his high school coach) came up there too and he

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said it was one of my best camps that I’ve ever had.” The game is the third between the two nations at this level, splitting the ﬁrst two so the rubber match is expected to be intense and quick. “We’re playing American rules and those kids have been playing that their entire life so that one yard doesn’t affect them,” said McQuay. Conversely, the Canadian kids are doing a little extra to compensate. McQuay says he’s playing basketball at Notre Dame to develop more quickness with his foot-

The winner of the NFC and AFC ﬁnals gets to tangle in the Big Apple for the Super Bowl and most of the fans you might speak to in either of those cities are already booking their ﬂights and hotel rooms. But hold on a minute! Just because your team is the number one seed doesn’t mean they are headed for NYC to hoist the Lombardi trophy if history has anything to do with it. In fact, there is a good chance these two teams might not even make it to the prom. Using the year 2002 as a base (that’s when divisions were realigned) the number one seeds in either league has not faired all that well it seems. In that season, the Raiders were the number one team in the AFC and the Eagles were their NFC counterpart. Then

along came Tampa Bay who beat the Eagles in the NFC ﬁnal and clobbered the Raiders in the Super Bowl. The next year it was New England and the Eagles meeting as number one seeds with the Patriots winning the big game but then you have to skip to 2009 before another number one seed managed to win the Super Bowl as New Orleans beat the other number one seed in Peyton Manning and the Colts. Then the Patriots and Falcons rang up a number one seeding and didn’t even get to the game in 2010 but New England made up for that only to lose in the Super Bowl. In 2012 the Broncos and Falcons were the big men on the NFL campus but again but teams were dumped before they got to the dance. So you can understand why some fans in Seattle and Denver might be a little wary of being crowned the league champion by record only. There is still plenty of football to play this year and no shortage of teams ready to take out the big gun at any point of the playoff run. So the rest of the teams in the mix are certainly not out of this and can take solace in the fact in seven of the post 2002 Super Bowls the lower seeded team has a 6-1 record. Of course the hard part is getting to the game. Let the party begin!

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TURCOTTE The answer is, “Do you still go to the bakery for your bread or go where there are more options, such as the grocery store?” Well the bank does have mortgage options, but they only have their own products to offer whereas mortgage professionals have almost all of the banks at their disposal plus alternatives that the banks can’t even dream of. Mortgage brokers evolved in

the late seventies and early eighties as a way for those with credit issues to ﬁnd alternative means to either buy homes or keep the ones that they had. So there is a generation out there that still thinks that going to a mortgage broker is going to cost them more. But like any evolving industry, change is inevitable and some new lenders came on board and began offering better than bank rates for those clients with great credit. And the snowball effect started, whereas almost every bank in Canada has a broker channel that supplies them with mortgage business. Currently a mortgage broker has over 50 lenders at their disposal, with many different programs and rates. And the best part is the mortgage brokers have gotten all the lenders to compete with each other to obtain the con-

sumers’ business. To start off, the lenders provide us with their best wholesale rates. Whereas if you had gone to your bank’s branch, they’ll usually provide you with their retail rate, then you’d have to do your homework to see what other rates are out there and haggle with them over it! Yes, still these days, the bank wants to negotiate over rates, because time has shown them that they’ll make more money that way as opposed to providing the best rate upfront. During the past decade, mortgage broker volumes skyrocketed as we took more and more market share from the bank branches, and over the past ﬁve years we’ve been hovering around the 40% level of mortgage volume for the entire country. Lately, the banks have been getting aggressive, which is ﬁne, but

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competition should be based on what you are providing and not on false remarks made by a few. Competition keeps everyone on their toes, but I’ve been hearing some disturbing comments about what some people from the banks are saying about mortgage brokers to their clients. Comments such as they don’t know what they are doing, they are unprofessional, they are fraudulent and their rates aren’t what they used to be. For sure there may be some unprofessionalism from those that treat this career as a hobby and not as a profession, and it’s true that a few bad apples can spoil a barrel. As far as rates are concerned, a mortgage isn’t all about interest rates, as there’s more to a mortgage than just rate, there may be less ﬂexibility with the lowest rate out there, so it’s best to look at all of your options.

Kim Buffum 403.309.5469 kbuffum@reddeerexpress.com

When it comes to searching for your mortgage professional, consider this - what educational tools are available from them? Do they have personal client testimonials? How long have they been in the business? Will that same person that you established a relationship with originally be there to help you next time? Competition is healthy for everyone, especially the consumer. And if we don’t treat the consumer with integral fairness, professionalism and provide the tools they are looking for, then none of us would be doing business for a long period of time. Donald Trump said it best regarding obtaining a mortgage, “Use a mortgage broker, but get a good one!” Jean-Guy Turcotte is an Accredited Mortgage Professional with Dominion Lending Centres-Regional Mortgage Group in Red Deer.

Michelle Vacca 403.309.5460 mvacca@reddeerexpress.com

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Some swift swaps for new homeowners Each year, millions of homes are sold across the country. Are you one of these new homeowners? If so, you’ve most likely felt the urge to settle in immediately. However, before making any major renovations, try starting small and work your way up to big projects. Here are a few swift swaps that will have a big impact in making that new house feel like “home sweet home.” It may be the most obvious update, but painting is an easy solution to change the look of a room in an instant. Whether you paint an entire room, create a bold accent wall or incorporate glossy white trim, paint is an affordable ﬁx for any home. Painting is also a great way to add a personal touch and showcase your design style. Looking to add a fun pattern to a space? Rather than messing around with wallpaper, try using a patterned paint roller to create a beautiful stencil-like design. By taking this route, you’ll get the beauty of expensive wallpaper at the cost of ordinary paint – all with an ease never before imagined. When moving into a new space, the things you love should take centre stage. Once your home reﬂects who you are, the rest will slowly fall into place. Photo frames are the ideal choice to add a decorative and personalized touch to any room. Bring this common décor pick into the modern age by creating a personal gallery and displaying frames of varying shapes and sizes. To do this, plan the layout of the frames before hanging, either with

paper on the wall or by arranging them on the floor. Once the design is determined, fill frames with your favourite art pieces or personal photos for an eye-catching display that will make your house your home. Kitchen and bath makeovers tend to have the biggest impact on a home and its resale value. However, new homeowners who are strapped for cash may not have a large budget for a full-scale bathroom remodel. The easiest way to remodel your bathroom is to replace its hardest-working fixture – the faucet. This is also a project new homeowners can tackle themselves at a reasonable price. Moen offers a wide variety of faucet options, like the single-handle Boardwalk bathroom faucet, to add a fresh, elegant look to the sink. Boardwalk fits almost any décor and comes in Moen’s Spot Resist Brushed Nickel finish, which resists fingerprints and water spots, so the faucet will stay looking clean as you show it off to family and friends. For a polished look, swap out old hardware with affordable, coordinated accessories including robe hooks, towel rings and towel bars. Light is an essential element for any room. Until your home is furnished and decorated to your liking, lighting is a great way to add warmth to a sparse space. With just a few fixtures in the right place, a space can easily appear bigger, taller, longer or cozier. If you’re looking to reduce the overall

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repair receipts and all other paperwork pertaining to home upgrades, energy improvements or damages. Storing all home information in one handy place will make life easier during future repairs and can be helpful tool when selling down the road. It’s very easy for decorating to become overwhelming for new homeowners. By starting with these few swift home décor swaps, your new home will be a comfortable and welcoming environment in no time. www.newscanada.com

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