Shootin' the Breeze – Dec. 27, 2017

December 27, 2017 Year 7, Issue 16

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Warm farewell to a year of celebration

It’s out with the old year and in with the new. The firepit was aglow at Pincher Creek’s recent Canada 150 skating party as one of the skaters held aloft, in a celebratory gesture, a flag bearing the passing year’s national anniversary symbol.

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FACES leaders ‘elated’ with award

By Jessica Buhler When asked how it felt to win the Pincher Creek Chamber of Commerce Award of Excellence for large business of the year, Eliza Grose of FACES gushes that it was an absolute honour — both to be nominated and to win.

“We were shocked and elated,” she says.

Eliza is the administrator and a session leader with FACES, which stands for Facilitating Awareness and Character-building Experiences for Students.

The FACES team also includes founder and session leader Rick Bullock, co-owner and session leader Dave Orr, and camera lead Sam Schofield, who also handles web and social media.

“We are so proud of all our

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Eliza Grose was named employee of the year at the Pincher Creek and District Chamber of Commerce Awards of Excellence in October.

FACES staff for the remarkable work that they do to help youth find their true potential and continue a journey of living with integrity, discovering their personal value and building their personal power,” says Eliza.

“This is such a team award, and without our amazing team we wouldn’t be able to have the impact that we do.”

This summer FACES grew from eight sessions of 320 students to 10 sessions with over 400. The growth happened in both the southern campus based out of Gladstone Ranch and the northern campus at Camp Gold Eye. With growth came the need for more summer staff, who added new talents, skills and passions.

What does it take to provide such an amazing camp experience?

A combination of strong vision, trust, a solid curriculum, strong support from Alberta Education, a partnership with Livingstone Range School Division and, most importantly, an epic front-line team, which FACES is blessed to have.

With increased demand for alternative educational experiences for youth, FACES has created a program that challenges students and helps them grow on a new level.

FACES students thrive in the experiential education environment that has been created for them through the curriculum and the physical camp setting.

Staff challenge the participants physically, mentally and emotionally to take safe risks and to be vulnerable and open to new experiences. FACES builds a safe community that can foster personal and community growth, with hopes it will spread into home

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“FACES provides such an ideal learning environment. And each and every student takes something away,” says Eliza.

“Not the same piece, but something that often changes their life or the way they see themselves and the world around them.”

The rapid growth and interest from students all over Photo by Shannon Robison Alberta is evidence Owners Rick Bullock, left, and Dan Orr at the Pincher that this type of education is sought-after Creek and District Chamber of Commerce Awards of Excellence where FACES was honoured as large and needed. business of the year.

The exceptionally affirmative feedback everything she does. from parents, communities and She continues working well after leaders, along with the support the “work hours” are done, and this camp receives, is an indication of insatiable drive inspires all those the passion that staff have for their around her. She happily volunteers students and their vision. her numerous skills and wealth of “We want our FACES students to knowledge with everyone she meets. go out into the world and share their Eliza has been working with passion for life and integrity with FACES since 2010 and loves sharing others, and to help them be the best her passion for the outdoors and life that they can be,” says Eliza. with the students.

For the upcoming season, FACES She says she’s “honoured to be anticipates including as many part of such a great program, and students as possible in the program, inspired by all the youth we work to enable them to harness their with and our amazing FACES staff, experience and their learning in a who bring so much to the program.” safe and positive environment.

“There are so many hardAt the Awards of Excellence working individuals in our event in October, Eliza was also community. I salute them and honoured as Pincher Creek and remind all of us to do what we love area’s employee of the year. to do and continue to do our best job The nomination highlighted every day,” she says. her leadership qualities as the “Thank you to the chamber engine that keeps FACES running, of commerce for this recognition by exhibiting a strong work and the community for all their ethic, energy and enthusiasm in support.”

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Merger bridges family, friends and convenience

By Auralea Boldt “It just makes sense,” is the consensus among three uniting Pincher Creek dentists.

Dr. David Baker of Creekside Dental, and Dr. Greg Steed and Dr. Mark Leishman of Ascent Dental, plan to open their new clinic in May. “Same patients, same staff, different location,” says Dr. Steed.

“Everything will run the same, just a different building.”

The new office is under construction on Veteran’s Street, across from Pincher Creek Health Centre.

Dr. Leishman compares their shared vision for the new dental clinic to the way the Associate Clinic and Crowsnest Medical Clinic operate.

“There’ll be shared things,” says Dr. Steed.

“Like an X-ray machine,” Dr. Leishman adds.

The three dentists enthusiastically chime in about all the items they will now need one of — instead of two or three.

“We all have our own patients, but we do our own services,” says Dr. Steed.

It’s a merger of convenience — but also of friends and family.

The three dentists are all alumni of the University of Alberta. Dr. Baker was roommates with Dr. Leishman’s brother.

Dr. Leishman — with whom Dr. Steed currently practises at Ascent Dental — is also Dr. Steed’s son-in-law.

While Dr. Steed has practised dentistry for nearly 36 years in the local area, all three have connections to the community and area.

Local dentists Dr. David Baker, left, Dr. Greg Steed and Dr. Mark Leishman are joining forces and construction of their new Pincher Creek office is underway. The anticipate being open in May 2018.

Photo by Auralea Boldt

Dr. Baker and Dr. Steed both grew up in southern Alberta, and Dr. Leishman grew up not a far cry away, in Picture Butte.

It’s not a stretch for him to call the area he loves — where most of his wife’s family lives — his home.

Ascent Dental’s website says they pride themselves on providing area employment, and that will continue. Existing employees will simply join forces.

“Everybody’s planning on coming over,” says Dr. Leishman.

The new location will be wheelchair-accessible and will provide easy access to Pincher Creek Health Centre. Dentists utilize the centre for anesthetic

service when a child is too young to undergo procedures without it, or when major dental surgery is required.

“If people have fears or concerns, they just need to tell us,” says Dr. Baker, with the assurance that they’ll be addressed.

As a testament to the level of care and experience offered by the three dentists, clients regularly travel to see them from Cardston, Waterton, Lethbridge, Fort Macleod, Crowsnest Pass and Sparwood.

Working as a team, they believe they can offer a fuller spectrum of services.

In addition to his regular dental services, Dr. Baker offers implants and IV sedation.

“None of us is trained in that,” says Dr. Leishman.

Dr. Leishman and Dr. Steed can offer orthodontics, which Dr. Baker doesn’t do.

The trio believe working as a team will influence the care they can provide during emergencies, or when one’s regular dentist is away on holidays.

“You can see someone else if your regular dentist is gone,” says Dr. Baker.

While the new location will include 12 treatment rooms, a larger reception area, better parking and a children’s play area, the greatest advantage will be the privacy it can provide to patients. Each treatment room will be enclosed.

“Dentistry can be an intimate experience, and these will be private,” says Dr. Steed, with the others agreeing.

Also, all three dentists agree: the fees aren’t going up.

They will stay about the same, or may go down in some areas.

When asked what a patient should look for in a dentist, Dr. Leishman says “someone who can communicate well with them.”

“Someone who educates them enough so that they feel like they are making a good choice,” says Dr. Steed.

“Someone who gets the person involved in the treatment,” says Dr. Baker.

“Some dentists come and go depending on the office,” says Dr. Steed. “We are committed to being here.”

Family donates pain pump to Crowsnest Pass hospital

By Leslie McCallum

Bonnie Castellarin, representing the Jim Bain family, has donated a much-needed pain pump for use in the palliative care room at Crowsnest Pass Health Centre.

Bonnie remembered that Jim Bain was a kind and giving man, and knew he would want the family to give in his memory. After five years of family effort to purchase a modern pain pump, they were successful in making a designated donation.

“What a Christmas present!” said Bonnie. “I hope other families can see the need for patients and

donate.”

Becky Rinaldi, who chairs Crowsnest Pass Health Foundation, received the donation. Liz Cook, manager of acute care, represented the hospital where the unit will be used.

The health foundation is extending its Christmas campaign into January as it continues to purchase needed equipment for the hospital. Brochures are available at the hospital.

Donations are gratefully accepted at PO Box 455, Blairmore, AB, T0K 0E0.

Youth volunteers pitch in preparing hampers

“Purple is the colour of hope, and the pain pump brings hope to patients,” said Bonnie Castellarin, right, while presenting the unit to Becky Rinaldi, left, and Liz Cook.

Photo by Leslie McCallum

Pincher Creek 4-Hers Brooke and Shawn Hammond lend a hand filling hundreds of Christmas hampers, sponsored by the Pincher Creek Legion, Co-op, and A&B Liquor of Blairmore. The hampers were distributed Dec. 20 and 22. They include non-perishable food items, vegetables, a turkey and children’s presents to help make the holidays bountiful and bright for all.

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Regimental ball revived

CORNER As the busiest retail season of the year winds down, it’s a fitting time to send a shout-out to those who make the conscious decision to do their shopping locally.

Area businesses do a great job of providing a wide variety of goods and services and excellent customer service.

In small towns, there’s also a chance you know the artisan who crafts beautiful jewelry or the painter who captures the essence of southern Alberta on canvas — the talent in our area is top-notch.

Shopping locally is vital to our communities. Dollars spent in the city seldom make their way back to us. When we shop at home, these businesses pay local salaries, support local causes and make a difference.

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by Shannon Robison In rural areas, shopping locally takes on a broader definition.

When we support neighbouring communities, we all benefit from keeping the dollars close to home.

For the second year, Shootin’ the Breeze has just run a six-week promotion encouraging people to eat, drink and shop locally. Entry forms were available in each issue of the paper and dropped at participating businesses.

This year Hilary Matheson, below, was thrilled to win $585 worth of gift certificates. She is proud to be a local shopper!

Thanks to the businesses who made the contest possible and to all who kept their dollars circulating within the local economy this Christmas season.

By Georgia Dale After four years, the Pincher Creek and Crowsnest Pass RCMP detachments and Pincher Creek Emergency Services are once again holding a regimental ball for charity at Pincher Creek Community Hall, in honour of Valentine’s Day. The formal event will be held Feb. 10 and is open to adults.

Guests will be served a beautiful dinner catered by LA Chefs, followed by a performance by Lethbridge band the Chevelles.

There will also be a silent auction and a 50-50 raffle.

Proceeds will go to charities chosen by the attendees. Voting cards will be provided so they can discuss amongst themselves which charities require donations the most. When the last ball was held in 2014, proceeds went to three Pincher Creek organizations — the women’s emergency shelter, the food bank and the humane society.

Tickets for the ball can be picked up at the Crowsnest Pass or Pincher Creek RCMP detachments or at the Pincher Creek fire hall.

Early-bird tickets are available until this Friday at $80 each. After that, the price increases to $90.

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Parks Canada’s places represent the very best that Canada has to offer, and tell the stories of who we are, including the history, cultures and contributions of Indigenous Peoples.

To celebrate families and the importance of our protected areas, admission for ages 17 and under will soon be free at all national parks, historic sites and marine conservation areas.

The announcement was made this month by Catherine McKenna, the minister responsible for Parks Canada, along with Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, Parks Canada’s honorary guide for families.

By connecting with nature, youth will gain a better understanding of our urgent need to protect and maintain it for future generations.

In 2017, to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Confederation, the government’s gift to Canadians was free admission to Parks Canada’s places. Starting in 2018, the government is inviting Canadian families and their children, youth, and school groups to experience the outdoors and learn more about our environment and history.

Parks Canada will continue to offer high-quality and meaningful experiences to visitors from Canada and around the world and is looking forward to welcoming more youth to Canada’s national treasures.

While youth will enjoy free admission, Parks Canada’s places,

including Waterton Lakes National Park, are returning to fee-based admission for adults.

Parks Canada is committed to providing high-quality visitor experiences in Waterton and is working to reopen areas and facilities, given the exceptional circumstances resulting from the Kenow wildfire. Please see our website for an updated map and list of what is open and closed.

New this year: Parks Canada interpreters will be offering programs in Waterton throughout the winter! Learn about the magic of snow and winter survival, show off your skills with our winter challenge, or make some winterthemed art. These family-friendly activities and more will be happening every weekend in January.

The 2018 Parks Canada Discovery Pass is now on sale and is a great value, providing access to these national treasures all year long. The Parks Canada Discovery Pass is the ideal way to discover nature and connect with Canada’s history.

For information on purchasing the pass, please visit www.pc.gc.ca.

To make the most of your visit, we invite Canadians to plan their trip ahead of time. Please visit the Parks Canada’s website, download the Parks Canada mobile app, and follow us on social media.

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Christmas concert delights audiences at Canyon School Proud parents, grandparents, friends and family were treated to a jam-packed musical delight — ’Tis the Season Around the World — at Canyon School in Pincher Creek. Students, teachers, staff and volunteers spread an abundance of Christmas cheer with their heart-warming renditions offered at two performances last week. Music teacher Candice Matthews, in centre photo, was warmly applauded for her huge contribution to the event.

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THINK SNOW! Castle Mountain Resort has something for everyone The season is off to a great start at Castle Mountain Resort — with lots of snow and lots going on, both on and off the slope!

There is something for everyone with the guided snowshoe tours; book your tour through the snow school. Enjoy a scenic lift ride to the top of the Huckleberry lift and then a guided tour with amazing views of the Castle Wildland Park as your guide leads you back to the base area.

Tours finish with an included voucher for an après-snowshoe bite or beverage in the T-Bar Pub and Grub.

This Saturday, Dec. 30, is the inaugural scenic snowcat tour, whisking you high onto Haig Ridge aboard the Powder Stagecoach snowcat. You’ll enjoy hot chocolate and snacks at the top of the world, witnessing stunning alpine vistas while you do.

This is a nonskiing activity.

All that’s required is warm clothing for the chairlift ride up to meet the cat — and it will also come in handy when you stop ridgetop for your photo op.

New Year’s Eve, the place to be is the Castle Mountain Day Lodge, where two DJs will be spinning.

The Gaff and Mills Skills will welcome partygoers into the new year.

Castle Mountain Resort wishes everyone a safe and happy holiday season.

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New Year’s message from Pincher Creek mayor

By Mayor Don Anderberg At this time of year, we reflect on the past year and look forward to the future year. 2017 has been another busy year for town council, administration and staff.

Pincher Creek, along with other municipalities in the province, held elections for council in October. The result was four returning incumbents and three new members of council.

Since the election we have attended numerous training and information sessions and will be conducting a strategic planning session early in the new year with council and senior administration. I am very pleased with the dynamics of our new council group and everyone has hit the ground running.

Canada 150 was a major focus of events in Pincher Creek for 2017. With amazing community support, we had a Canada Day celebration second to none in our community’s history, topped off by an outstanding fireworks display.

The community also accessed Canada 150 grant funding for a new spray park and upgrades to the swimming pool. This project was also supported by grant funding and fundraising from the spray park society.

The new Crestview Lodge is nearly complete and the St. Michael’s School upgrade is complete. The town also upgraded Veteran’s Street to accommodate new development, and East Avenue was repaved.

Axia, the high-speed fibre Internet provider now has two large sections of town operational. This is a large project costing in the $10 million to $12 million range and will provide a number of economic development opportunities for Pincher Creek.

We have developed a working

relationship with Habitat for Humanity and a number of service clubs targeting the building of a Habitat project in Pincher Creek. Planning and fundraising are currently underway.

Town council and administration, along with working committees, community partners and consultants have also been working on daycare/ childcare options, community housing, transportation initiatives and recreation facility upgrades, including planning for a new curling rink. This work will continue into 2018 with some positive action and outcomes expected.

Pincher Creek has been awarded the 50th annual Southern Alberta Summer Games for 2019.

Planning is already underway and this will be a very special event in our community as the very first Games were held in Pincher Creek in 1970.

The exceptional community support from volunteers and groups continues to make Pincher Creek a great place to live, work and play. Town council will continue to focus on supporting community groups and events in a proactive way.

Thank you to the councillors, administration and town staff for your direction, dedication and hard work in 2017. Working together with citizens and community groups, we will continue to work in a positive, progressive and sustainable direction for our community, On behalf of myself, council and staff, I thank the citizens of Pincher Creek for your ongoing support and contributions to our community.

We wish everyone a healthy and prosperous new year!

You’d better think twice Use your head and don’t drink and drive this holiday season. Take a cab or call a friend or family member for a lift and protect yourself and others on the roads. It’s a simple choice.

At right, Marie Everts directs traffic at the recent Holiday Train stop at Pincher Station. Below, Const. Annie Starzynski chats with Katarina Oczkowski at a holiday checkstop in Pincher Creek.

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Winter Fitness with the Town of incher Creek Afternoon Fitness Break*: Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:00 p.m.

Gentle Yoga*: Tuesdays at 11 a.m. & Thursdays at 11:30 a.m.

NIA*: Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m.

Free Gym Walk Program: Fridays at 10 a.m. Drop-in, no registration required Free Community Keep Fit: Mondays & Wednesdays at 10 a.m.

Pickleball*: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 2 p.m. at Town Hall Gym & Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at Canyon School Programs are located at the Town Hall Gym or Canyon School.

Please pre-register with the Rec Office.

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Swimming Pool & Skating Arena will be closed Jan. 1

New Years Garbage Pick Up Regular pick up: Monday, Jan. 1 Holiday pick up: Tuesday, Jan. 2 The Town Office will re-open Jan. 2

TAX REMINDER Property taxes are due December 31, 2017

Payment options: By mail, at any financial institution, internet banking or drop in the mail slot at the Town Office Cheques can be dated December 31, 2017

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Thursdays – Pincher Creek RCADE (Regional Centre for Arts, Design and Entrepreneurship) drop-in program: 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Lebel Mansion.

– Poker at Blairmore Legion.

Fridays – Supper and meat draw: 5 to 8 p.m. at Blairmore Legion.

Saturdays – Country and old-time jam sessions: 3 p.m. to ?? at Hillcrest Miners Club. Join in the fun — everyone welcome! 403-564-4646.

Wednesday to Friday, December 27 to 29 – Open play: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Wednesday and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, at Pincher

Creek Family Centre.

Thursday, December 28 – FUSE Ladies’ Night Out - Christmas Gathering and Gift Exchange: 5 to 9 p.m. at Limber Pine Smokehouse & Taberna in Coleman. Prizes for best Ugly Christmas Sweater and Festive Themed Outfit. Bring a gift ($20 value) for the gift exchange. Appetizers and coffee/ tea provided, cash bar and menu items available. Members $5, non-members $10 or purchase a 2018 membership for $25. RSVP to mj@womenofcanadaeh.ca.

Sunday, December 31 – New Year’s Eve Funny Money Casino: 7:30 p.m. doors open at Pincher Creek Community Hall, with live music by Fast Times.

Fundraising event by Livingstone

Ski Academy and Pincher Creek Minor Hockey: 18+, cash bar, semi-formal. Tickets ($70) available at ATB Financial and Livingstone School.

– New Year’s Eve at Pincher Creek Legion: 8 p.m. doors open, 9 p.m. live music with Coyote Creek.

Champagne at midnight, lunch and party favours. For info and tickets call 403-627-4024.

Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, at Pincher Creek Family Centre.

Saturday, January 27 – Riversdale Resources Australia Day: dinner, dance, live and silent auctions. For info and tickets call 403-753-5160.

Monday, January 1 – Pincher Creek swimming pool and arena closed.

Tuesday, January 2 – Jamie (McMullen) Krampe 40th birthday celebration: 5 to 9 p.m. at Pincher Creek Legion.

Tuesday to Friday, January 2 to 5 – Open play: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Listings cost $10 (per week) and include up to 25 words. Additional words are 15 cents each.

Consecutive weeks, without changes, are half price. Listings are complimentary for events also promoted with display ads.

Email your event to office@shootinthebreeze.ca or call 403-904-2227 Deadline is Thursday prior to publication at noon

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Not naughty

By Page Murphy Children can push our buttons with impulsive, defiant and destructive behaviour, especially over the holidays. But are they actually being “naughty,” or is it a developmentally human reaction to the situation they are in and the people they are with?

Family counsellor Erin Leyba tells us not to drop that lump of coal in the children’s stockings quite yet. She identifies several ways little children appear to be acting “bad” when they are simply responding to difficult situations.

Developing brain: Research has shown that the part of the brain responsible for self-control doesn’t fully mature until the end of adolescence. We often

Jaydee Marie Peeters was born April 25, 2017 Proud parents are Duane and Chalsey Peeters

because you’re hungry? Or irritable because you’re tired?

Little kids feel that way too.

Just like adults, children’s ability to manage their emotions when they are hungry, tired or thirsty decreases dramatically.

Taking a minute to assess when your child last ate something nutritious, drank water or slept well can curb a lot of negative behaviour.

Need for play: Do you find yourself grinding your teeth when your three-year-old hides your shoes as you are heading out the door to Grandma’s for Christmas dinner? Sometimes children’s perceived negative behaviour is actually a bid to get you to play with them.Leyba points out that little children love to play nonsensical games and be silly: “They delight in the connection that comes from shared laughter and love the elements of novelty, surprise and excitement.”

These attempts to get adults’ attention often come at inopportune times, though.

Building short periods of one-onone meaningful play into the day can reduce the overall demand for it, and build a stronger relationship between you and your child.

Reacting to parents’ moods: It’s true — emotions are

His parents are Benn Ingram and Liliia Vaslyenko

He weighed seven pounds one ounce and was 19 inches long.

He is surrounded by love from brothers, Shelden, Jaxon, Odin and sister, Sasha

Welcome!

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contagious. Children pick up on the moods of the adults around them, particularly Mom and Dad. Leyba highlights that “multiple research studies on emotional contagion have found that it only takes milliseconds for emotions like enthusiasm and joy, as well as sadness, fear and anger to pass from person to person.”

Children will emulate adults’ stress, irritation and frustration.

Slowing down and grounding ourselves in the present moment can have a significant impact on children turning their “bad” behaviours into positive playfulness.

Recognizing the unmet need or emotion behind children’s “naughty” behaviours, and then resolving it, can go a long ways towards having a joyful winter holiday.

Page Murphy is co-ordinator of the Pincher Creek and Area Early Childhood Coalition.

Alexander Roderick Ingram was born Dec. 5, 2017

Casey Allen Shenton

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On May 5, 2017 Benjamin Shenton and Amy Ouellette welcomed

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How parents and grandparents can help children thrive over the holidays

overestimate children’s ability to resist temptation (“Don’t even think about throwing that!”).

Most children don’t master the basic ability to manage simple impulses until four years old.

Keeping that in mind, we can react to impulsive behaviour with a bit more compassion and positive redirection.

Overstimulation: Hectic holiday schedules can put children under stress from too much activity, choice, toys and visitors. Children need plenty of downtime with quiet play, simple toys and low stimulation.

Building this into the holidays, and daily life, can improve children’s behaviour dramatically.

“Hanger”: You know that feeling when you’re angry

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