ONLINE EDITION

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

July 22nd, 2024

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Everybody’s Talking

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Kicking the habit: In Central Java, Indonesia, Tori, the orangutan, is trying to kick her smoking habit. Zoo officials at Taman Satwa Taru Jurug have decided to send the animal to rehab in the hopes she’ll throw away the cigarettes for good. Daniel Hendanto explained that Tori picked up the habit after visitors to the zoo began throwing cigarettes inside her cage. She is a natural imitator and quickly got hooked. Her rehab will take place in an isolated area of the zoo, away from her enablers. The orangutan doesn’t smoke the entire cigarette, and zoo workers have to put the cigarettes out with water.

Flexible granny: Johanna Quaas enjoys doing gymnastics “just for fun” and practices daily. That is pretty impressive, considering that she is in her eighties. The senior from Haile, Germany, is a retired sports teacher. In recent years, she has won 11 gymnastics medals in seniors’ competitions. She uses her arms to hold her body flat on a balance bar and she does handstands, cartwheels and headstands, all of which are easy for the physically-fit Quaas. She decided to stop competing because the majority of her competitors were a lot younger, with most being in their seventies.

Picasso found: It’s not something normally seen when out for a leisurely walk, but a resident in Novato, California came across a $30,000 Pablo Picasso lithograph propped against a fence on a road near the entrance to a hiking trail. According to Novato police sergeant Eric Riddell, it turns out that the lithograph had been stolen by a group of out-of-control party-goers, who ransacked a nearby house owned by the former Ukrainian prime minister, Pavlo Lazarenko. Riddell speculates that the thieves left the painting in an obvious spot so it would be found. Lazarenko, who is in prison on money- laundering charges, also had $5,000 worth of computers stolen.

Interesting experiment: The village of Pince in north-western France intends to embark on an interesting experiment involving chickens. The plan is to give two chickens to each household that signs up. This is in an attempt to reduce organic waste generated by the people living in the home. The expectation is that the chickens will consume about 330 pounds of waste a year. Not only that, but they’ll provide fresh eggs for the family. Lydie Pasteau is mayor of Pince and admits that the idea began as a joke, but then became a serious proposal. She explains that it is a good investment because it is a way to reduce the cost of waste disposal.

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Quotable Quotes

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“He who is carried on another’s back does not appreciate how far the town is.”

– African proverb

“Of all the ‘attitudes’ we can acquire, surely the attitude of gratitude is the most important and by far the most life-changing.”

– Zig Ziglar

“We are all travelers in the wilderness of this world, and the best we can find in our travels is an honest friend.”

– Robert Louis Stevenson

Trivia

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What is a wadi?
In what year did the New York City subway open?
On the periodic table Kr represents which element?
What is the top layer of a wedding cake known as?
Who invented dynamite?

▼ Trivia answers at the bottom of the page! ▼

What’s Happening

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July 2024

Red Deer

CentreFest Street Performer Festival

Date & Time: July 27 & 28, 12 noon to 6 p.m.
Location: Downtown Red Deer on Ross Street and Little Gaetz Ave.
Details: Get ready for a spectacular weekend of buskers, food, vendors, and endless entertainment as the CentreFest Street Performer Festival takes over downtown Red Deer. Free to attend!
For More Information: Email [email protected].

Auditions for Red Deer Children’s Choir

Date & Time: Starting September 18, rehearsals on Wednesdays from 4:15 to 5:15 p.m.
Location: Red Deer
Details: Children in Grades 2-5 are encouraged to audition to be part of the award-winning Red Deer Children’s Choir. The choir runs through until the beginning of May. It is $40 for the entire year, thanks to our benefactor Musicplay Online.
For More Information: Email Director Annette Bradley at [email protected] to set up an audition time ahead of September 18 or with any inquiries.

Seniors’ Dance

Date & Time: Every Wednesday, 7 p.m.
Location: Red Deer Legion Branch #35
Details: Join the fun at the seniors’ dance.
For More Information: Visit the Red Deer Legion website.

Lacombe

Try-It Program

Date & Time: Every Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m.
Location: City of Lacombe Kinsmen Aquatic Centre
Details: Dive into summer fun with activities ranging from the Junior Lifeguard Club to Water Baseball. Learn lifesaving skills, improve your strokes, or just have a ball in the pool!
For More Information: Sessions cost $6 per person or $15.50 for the whole family. Register today at this link or call 403.782.1278.

Senior Drop-in Bowling

Date & Time: Every Tuesday and Friday at 10 a.m.
Location: Ambassador Bowling Centre, 5020 – 50 Street, Lacombe
Details: Seniors (50+) are invited to stop by for fun. $10 fee includes two games of bowling, shoe rental, coffee/tea, and snacks.
For More Information: Call 403.309.6387

Music in the Park

Date & Time: Every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Echo Stage, Lacombe Memorial Centre
Details: Enjoy performances by Blueprint on July 10 and Misery Mountain Boys on July 17. Bring your lawn chairs or picnic blankets for a great atmosphere and wonderful entertainment!
For More Information: Visit lacombepac.com.

Blacksmith Workshop Series

Date & Time: Ongoing in 2024
Location: Lacombe Museum
Details: The Blacksmith Workshop Series is back for 2024!
For More Information: Email [email protected] or call 403.782.3933.

Sylvan Lake

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library Summer Program

Date & Time: July 2 through August 24
Location: Sylvan Lake Municipal Library
Details: Join us at the Library this summer for challenges, crafts, games, and prizes!
For More Information: Visit the Library’s Facebook page or website for complete programming details.

Jaws at the Lake

Date & Time: Saturday, August 10
Location: Lakefront Park
Details: Consider yourself invited to this classic event where a water-themed summer movie will be played on a dual-sided movie screen for guests to enjoy from out on the lake and in our beautiful Lakefront Park.
For More Information: Visit the Town website for full details.

Your Weekly Horoscope

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Lucky numbers this week: This week’s odds favour Aries winners with the luckiest number being 12.

This weeks edition is sponsored by:

Heritage Lanes

Aries (March 21 - April 20)

Remain down-to-earth and deal with the issues at hand. If you feel restless and bored with your routine, look at your life from a different perspective. Lucky numbers: 12, 24, 26, 29, 36, 43.

Gemini (May 22 - June 21)

If you’re feeling possessive, you may need to give your loved ones some room to breathe. It may become necessary in order to better balance those relationships. Lucky numbers: 16, 19, 23, 32, 41, 48.

Taurus (April 21 - May 21)

Joint endeavours which pique your interest might come to the forefront. You may be able to do well in situations where the focus of work is to promote a better society. Lucky numbers: 10, 18, 22, 35, 47, 49.

Cancer (June 22 - July 23)

Even a simple conversation can turn into an unexpected debate. Mental aggression could become high, so find ways to benefit from the energy you create. Lucky numbers: 13, 22, 33, 44, 46, 49.

Leo (July 23 - Aug. 23)

You could receive positive reaction to your strategy. Someone you love and respect may steer you toward the right path. Satisfaction could be just around the corner. Lucky numbers: 15, 26, 29, 31, 36, 42.

Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23)

You may have to try a new approach when addressing your own personal goals. This could increase your chance of gaining greater honour or status among your peers. Lucky numbers: 13, 25, 38, 39, 45, 47.

Virgo (Aug. 24 - Sept. 23)

You may have to examine some vital life issues to become better prepared for what’s ahead. Once you do, your spirit should experience an incredible amount of energy. Lucky numbers: 2, 4, 7, 12, 17, 33.

Scorpio (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22)

If both positive and negative emotions are being stirred within you, you may find that you’re more intense with those closest to you. Relaxation is the key. Lucky numbers: 15, 23, 26, 37, 44, 48.

Sagittarius Nov. 23 - Dec. 21)

When your mind is very active, you think and talk faster. Use new ideas and your passion to succeed could help you achieve your goals. Try to be objective. Lucky numbers: 1, 5, 12, 15, 20, 35.

Aquarius (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19)

It may be an excellent time to complete research that you’ve been working on. You could be motivated to learn underlying causes behind someone’s behaviour. Lucky numbers: 12, 19, 21, 23, 25, 38.

Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20)

It might be time to tackle those hard jobs. You may feel that you are working alone, but you could find that you have a great team to support you.
Lucky numbers: 15, 21, 27, 28, 30, 34.

Pisces (Feb. 20 - March 20)

If your concentration is extremely strong, you may become so engrossed in your research that you can’t stop until you find the info that you seek. Lucky numbers: 14, 24, 28, 29, 32, 44.

Did you Know?

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Digital movies: Netflix, which started in 1997, is known for its monthly flat rate, allowing viewers to access all the movies in its collection. Today, the company has over 26 million subscribers, with 23 million in the United States.

Name change: Tokyo, Japan, was originally a small fishing village called Edo. Its name was changed after Tokugawa leyasu, a shogun (military dictator) in the early 1600s, made it the centre of his government.

Sing along: Famous singer and actor Frank Sinatra, also known as “Ol’ Blue Eyes,” lived from 1915 to 1998. His musical career started in 1935 when his mother asked a group of local singers, called The Three Flashes, to let him join them.

Eat up! Blueberries are very healthy for you. They have cancer-fighting ingredients, anti-inflammatory properties and they contain no fat. One cup of this delicious fruit has only 80 calories.

Busy place: The Grand Canyon, located in the United States, is 277 river miles long. In places, it is 18 miles wide and one mile deep. Nearly five million visitors come to the Grand Canyon National Park each year.

On the Lighter Side

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Two crows were sitting on a fence, amazed at how fast a jet with smoke pouring out the back was going.
First Crow: “Man, look how fast that guy is going!”
Second Crow: “You’d fly that fast, too, if your tail was on fire!”

Before claiming that something is impossible, we should ask ourselves whether we are simply making an excuse for our own unwillingness.

Jimmy, age five, was watching the cursor flashing on his father’s computer screen. “Look, Dad,” he said. “The computer’s winking at me!”

What’s the difference between a king’s son, a monkey’s mother, a bald head and an orphan?
One’s an heir apparent, the next is a hairy parent, the next has no hair apparent, and the last has nary a parent.