ONLINE EDITION

Welcome to the online edition of the Central Alberta Coffee News!

July 21st, 2025

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Everybody’s Talking

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Perfect record: For Rachel Harris of Montgomery, Texas (US), missing school was never an option. When the young woman graduated from high school, she had never missed even one day of her education. That added up to 15 years of perfect attendance. Rachel’s principal and all of her teachers have never before witnessed such dedication in a student. While Rachel was occasionally sick, any illnesses she contracted occurred on days when no school was scheduled. Also, Rachel missed the school bus occasionally, but she always managed to get to school anyway. She received a certificate of accomplishment for her tenacity.
Lost cash: Most people find it quite annoying to get a flat tire on the highway because they lose a lot of time either fixing the tire themselves or waiting for a tow truck. However, an employee of an Austrian bank lost more than just time when he got a flat – he lost his job, too. Apparently, the employee’s job was to deliver bags of cash to one of the bank’s branches, but his car got a flat tire along the way and he stopped to fix it. While doing so, he placed the bags of cash on a river bank nearby. The bags of cash teetered, then fell into the river. The bank hopes that if people find the cash, they’ll return it, but, in the meantime, they have relieved the employee of his duties.
Stressful time: A shark wrestler praised in Australia for saving lives was severely reprimanded by his boss in England for skipping work for a holiday. In fact, the man lost his job over the situation. Someone caught Paul Marshallsea on film grabbing a shark and dragging it away from swimmers on Australia’s sunshine coast in Queensland. Although the clip went viral on the Internet, his boss back home was not impressed. Apparently, Marshallsea was on leave when this occurred, claiming he needed time off for stress.
Bedrock home: There is a house in Malibu, California (US) that is modeled after the houses on the popular 1960’s television cartoon show, The Flintstones. Characters Fred and Wilma Flintstone, and their neighbors Betty and Barney Rubble, lived in homes that looked like hollowed-out boulders. The same is true with the Malibu home, which was owned by the late TV host, Dick Clark, and his wife. However, this home has lots of modern luxuries, including two spa-like bathrooms, a fireplace and huge windows with views of the ocean. The home sits on 23 acres and is just a few minutes from the beach.

Quotable Quotes

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“A bank is a place that will lend you money if you can prove that you don’t need it.”

– Bob Hope
“The countenance is the portrait of the mind, the eyes are its informers.”

– Cicero

Trivia

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In Greek mythology, who is known as the god of light?
What decade is referred to as the “Me” decade – 1960s, 1970s or 1990s?
How many yards is an Irish mile – 1,984, 2,240, or 1,760 yards?
In 1900, the average life expectancy for a man was 36, 46, 56?
A slurve is a baseball pitch, an ice-cream drink or an automobile stunt?

▼ Trivia answers at the bottom of the page! ▼

What’s Happening

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July 2025

Red Deer

PEP Society Family Recovery Meeting
Date & Time: Tuesday, July 29, 7–9 p.m.
Location: Northside Community Centre YMCA, 6391-76 Street, Red Deer
Details: Free support and education for families affected by addiction.
For More Information: Visit pepsociety.ca

Read or Reread Book Club – Jane Austen
Date & Time: Wednesday, July 30, 7–8 p.m.
Location: Timberlands Branch, Red Deer Public Library, 300 Timothy Drive
Details: Discuss Northanger Abbey with fellow readers. For ages 16+.
For More Information: Email [email protected]

Seniors’ Activities – Downtown House
Date & Time: Various weekdays
Location: 5414-43 Street, Red Deer
Details: Weekly activities include Cribbage, Euchre, Floor Curling, Carpet Bowling, and more.
For More Information: Call 403-346-4043

Lacombe and Area

Music in the Park – Fowl Play
Date & Time: Tuesday, July 30, 6:30 p.m.
Location: Echo Stage, south side of Lacombe Memorial Centre
Details: Enjoy live music outdoors featuring local talent. Bring your lawn chair.
For More Information: Visit lacombe.ca

Drop-in Fitness – Gary Moe Auto Group Sportsplex
Date & Time: Ongoing until September 2
Location: Arena & Curling Complex, Lacombe
Details: Floor hockey, pickleball, and badminton for all ages. Children under 8 must be supervised.
For More Information: Check City of Lacombe Facebook page

Sylvan Lake

Summer Camps – Town of Sylvan Lake
Date & Time: Ongoing
Location: Various locations in Sylvan Lake
Details: Limited spots remaining for summer camps through July and August.
For More Information: Register at bit.ly/3MXFxKR

Book to Movie Club – Water for Elephants
Date & Time: Wednesday, July 30, 6:30–8 p.m.
Location: Sylvan Lake Municipal Library
Details: Discuss the novel and its film adaptation. Read, watch, and join the conversation.
For More Information: Visit the library website

Your Weekly Horoscope

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Lucky numbers this week: This week’s odds favor Scorpio winners with the luckiest number being 3.

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Aries (March 21 - April 20)

Your mental powers may seem very sharp, so it could be a good time to learn some new lessons. Your most productive and creative work will reward you with an inner sense of purpose.
Lucky Numbers: 6, 8, 13, 18, 24, 45.

Gemini (May 22 - June 21)

You might find that your mind will be on completing those unfinished tasks. Your competitive edge is apt to show in your speech and manners. Don’t allow others to waste your time.
Lucky Numbers: 4, 12, 23, 24, 31, 38.

Taurus (April 21 - May 21)

Events this week may turn your thoughts to loved ones. Ensuring good communication will enable you to bring out any concerns you have in your personal relationships.
Lucky Numbers: 2, 8, 25, 28, 29, 46.

Cancer (June 22 - July 23)

Opportunities for friendship, cooperation and love could occur. The warmth and goodwill you generate now is likely to benefit you in the days ahead.
Lucky Numbers: 11, 12, 20, 26, 29, 32.

Leo (July 23 - Aug. 23)

You may be able to travel to a destination that you’ve never been to. Exposure to different cultures could make you feel especially friendly and sociable.
Lucky Numbers: 14, 27, 29, 31, 38, 44.

Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23)

Your effort to study new concepts and understand abstract ideas could be strong now. Your interest is in what lies ahead, rather than in the smaller details.
Lucky Numbers: 2, 4, 10, 13, 26, 48.

Virgo (Aug. 24 - Sept. 23)

Meeting people who could be a benefit to your career might also help you discover what’s on the horizon. Taking advantage of opportunities to socialize is likely to result in positive outcomes.
Lucky Numbers: 4, 9, 10, 17, 39, 46.

Scorpio (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22)

Take the opportunity to get together with colleagues and get to know them on a more personal level. They’ll enjoy the attention as will you.
Lucky Numbers: 3, 5, 9, 15, 19, 47.

Sagittarius Nov. 23 - Dec. 21)

You may find that you have an abundance of physical energy and self-confidence to take on new projects and challenges. By doing so, you’ll feel stronger and less dependent on the approval of others.
Lucky Numbers: 2, 3, 9, 18, 21, 22.

Aquarius (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19)

Your emotions on unresolved issues from the past could cause problems. You may need to speak up and clear the air of any grievances you have been holding onto.
Lucky Numbers: 1, 6, 11, 23, 28, 36.

Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20)

Taking a firm stand or striking out on your own in some manner could likely work out well for you. If you plan your moves carefully, you may reap great rewards.
Lucky Numbers: 1, 8, 15, 20, 39, 46.

Pisces (Feb. 20 - March 20)

This may be a good time for you to go for an interview, make presentations, or meet the public in some way. Be yourself. The response you receive could be very positive.
Lucky Numbers: 2, 15, 23, 31, 36, 49.

Did you Know?

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Similar traits: Although used for very different tasks, the human arm, the bat’s wing and the whale’s flipper all share similar bone structure. That’s because these species are all mammals and, over time, their bones developed to accommodate their needs.
Funny show: The two-act comic opera, The Mikado or The Town of Titipu by Arthur Sullivan and W.S. Gilbert, opened in London at the Savoy Theatre in 1885. Set in Japan, the opera is still widely produced today by both amateur and professional companies.
Airy ride: Airships, called dirigibles or zeppelins, were a popular form of transportation in the early part of the 20th century. The first one, developed by Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin, was flown in 1900 over Lake Constance in Europe.
Silent screen: The absence of dialogue that characterized the silent film period was not a negative for early comic actor, Charlie Chaplin. This obstacle allowed him to focus on hilarious visual comedy, such as gestures and falling, which paved the way to his stardom.