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Everybody’s Talking | Quotable Quotes | Trivia | What’s Happening | Your Weekly Horoscope | Did You Know? | On the Lighter Side

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Vol. 1 No. 9:02 September 9, 2024

Everybody’s Talking

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Young hero: Ryker Maenhout was only two years old when he dialed 911 and saved his mother’s life. The child from Barrie, Ontario, Canada, is older now and can tell people, “I saved my mom.” For his heroics, he received a 911 Youth Award. Lisa Quist, the boy’s mother, was using a riding lawnmower when it stalled and started rolling down a hill. She jumped off, but got caught between the machine and a tree and couldn’t escape. She yelled to Ryker to dial 911, which he did. “He’s amazing,” says Quist, who broke a few bones in the incident.

Coffee’s ready: In Turin, Italy, Fiat has launched its Fiat 500L model that comes complete with a built-in espresso coffee machine as an accessory. The car manufacturer worked with Lavazza, a famous Italian coffee-machine maker, to design a system that integrates into the passenger compartment, next to the gear shift. It comes with a sugar container, Pod dispenser, and a spoon. The company claims that this is the first car in the world that comes with its own espresso maker. The car costs about $24,000 (U.S.) and buyers will pay about $300 (U.S.) more if they choose to include the coffee maker.

Colourful lobsters: Lobsters are greenish-brown in colour, but these days some in Atlantic Canada and in New England increasingly seem to be more colourful – bright blue, yellow, white, and even two-coloured. Bill Sarro, owner of Fresh Catch Seafood in Mansfield, Massachusetts, knows this first-hand. A recent shipment of 100 pounds of fresh lobster included six that were bright orange. Sarro reported that at first, he thought the lobsters were already cooked, which turns them bright orange, but the catch arrived alive and crawling. Theories about the phenomenon include the fact that more lobsters are being caught these days and that cell phone cameras make it easier to share news of brightly coloured ones.

Strong magnet: A family in Northamptonshire, England, was amazed to find their pet hamster, Smurf, stuck to the metal bars of its cage, seemingly unable to move. They weren’t sure what the problem was at first, then Kate Meech realized her children’s pet had chewed a tiny magnet that had enough power to hold the creature tight to the cage. The magnet had come off one of the children’s toys and it was firmly wedged in Smurf’s cheek. Meech managed to rescue the hamster and eventually the magnet was dislodged. Smurf survived the ordeal with no lasting effects.

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Quotable Quotes

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“No one has the right to sit down and feel hopeless. There’s too much work to do.”
– Dorothy Day
“Any disaster you can survive is an improvement in your character, your stature, and your life.”
– Joseph Campbell
“If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.”
– Dalai Lama

Trivia

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  1. What company created Beanie Babies?
  2. What is the name of the princess in the movie, “The Princess Bride”?
  3. When was acrylic paint first used?
  4. In which sport might you see a barani?
  5. Where did Cheddar cheese originate?

▼ Trivia answers at the bottom of the page! ▼

What’s Happening

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September 2024

Red Deer

3rd Annual Grand Parade

Date & Time: September 21, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Location: 4277-46A Avenue, Red Deer
Details: A family-friendly 2.5 km walk to honour aging friends and family, raising funds for charities serving seniors.
For More Information: Register and support at thegrandparade.org

A Proper British Tea (Concert)

Date & Time: September 15, 11:00 a.m.
Location: Canada 150 Square, 210, 5589-47 Street
Details: Central Alberta Chamber Orchestra presents a concert featuring the CACO Winds performing the best of British band music. Bring your tea and scones; they’ll provide the music and atmosphere.
For More Information: [No additional contact provided]

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

Kinsmen Aquatic Centre Spray Park

Date & Time: Open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Weather dependent)
Location: Lacombe, Alberta
Details: The spray park is staying open for extended summer fun as long as the sun is shining and the weather stays warm.
For More Information: Visit lacombe.ca/pool

Lacombe and District Historical Society Annual General Meeting

Date & Time: September 19, doors open at 5:30 p.m., AGM starts at 6 p.m.
Location: Flatiron Building Museum
Details: Public welcome to join.
For More Information: Visit the Lacombe and District Historical Society’s website for more details.

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

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

Hogwarts Reading Club

Date & Time: Ongoing
Location: Sylvan Lake Municipal Library
Details: Track your reading to earn points for your House and compete for the House Cup! Open to adults and children.
For More Information: Submit reading here: https://parklandab.wufoo.com/forms/hogwarts-reading-club/

Toxic Waste Round-up

Date & Time: September (Date TBA)
Location: 1 Industrial Drive, Sylvan Lake
Details: Safely dispose of toxic household waste free of charge. Ensure all material labels are intact for drop-off.
For More Information: Visit https://loom.ly/R_HRnU4

Your Weekly Horoscope

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Lucky numbers this week: This week’s odds favour Capricorn winners with the luckiest number being 10.

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Aries (March 21 - April 20)

You might need to accept less help than you had hoped for. Your long-range plans and ambitions should become clearer as you focus on your career.
Lucky Numbers: 8, 9, 17, 20, 24, 34.

Gemini (May 22 - June 21)

You could gain much-deserved recognition in your field. Good prospects will enable you to use your intuitive powers to reach your immediate goals.
Lucky Numbers: 7, 21, 22, 23, 40, 42.

Taurus (April 21 - May 21)

Your fine sense of talent and beauty could bring you closer to artistic souls. Your sensitivity will help you to seek out impostors in business.
Lucky Numbers: 2, 7, 10, 11, 26, 31.

Cancer (June 22 - July 23)

Your talent for nurturing others may draw new people into your life. You can best respond to them by bringing hidden issues to the surface.
Lucky Numbers: 1, 4, 33, 37, 47, 49.

Leo (July 23 - Aug. 23)

A friend or family member may be in need of your time and patience. Perhaps you can discover something that makes you both feel new and alive.
Lucky Numbers: 9, 18, 22, 23, 42, 43.

Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23)

Learn to delegate a little more. As much as you might enjoy managing things, someone who reaches out to guide you could prove to be invaluable.
Lucky Numbers: 3, 9, 16, 21, 33, 41.

Virgo (Aug. 24 - Sept. 23)

A recent social activity may have seemed more like work than pleasure. Break the dull cycle and find yourself some emotional excitement.
Lucky Numbers: 5, 12, 20, 21, 30, 31.

Scorpio (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22)

Forgiving old hurts may seem impossible, but it is necessary. Instead of harbouring negative feelings, make an effort to forgive and forget.
Lucky Numbers: 15, 18, 27, 28, 33, 38.

Sagittarius Nov. 23 - Dec. 21)

You are acutely aware of differences in style, taste and moral values. Ultimately, you may want your personal preferences to be appreciated and understood.
Lucky Numbers: 4, 10, 11, 20, 40, 41.

Aquarius (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19)

If you feel you are being criticized, you may need to go beyond the surface to evaluate motives and potentials. It may be time for some self-examination.
Lucky Numbers: 20, 22, 27, 29, 33, 36.

Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20)

If you feel as if you are being taken advantage of, don’t allow misunderstandings or miscommunications to ruin the harmony in your life.
Lucky Numbers: 10, 13, 14, 25, 27, 42.

Pisces (Feb. 20 - March 20)

Use your understanding of human behaviour to guide you. Romantic feelings may be reciprocated, causing you to express your true feelings.
Lucky Numbers: 31, 32, 37, 39, 41, 43.

Did you Know?

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Early explorers: Baton Rouge, the capital of Louisiana, is named after a red pole sighted by early French explorers. Located in the ground on the shore of the Mississippi River, the pole marked the border of the hunting grounds of indigenous people in the area.

Common currency: Travel in Europe was more difficult before 27 countries formed the European Union. Now, there is a common currency called the euro which makes currency exchanges unnecessary while traveling through most European countries.

Refueling: Chocolate milk is touted to be a good drink for hard-training athletes because it contains electrolytes and potassium which the body needs to replace after heavy sweating.

Antler facts: Both male and female reindeer, which are also known as caribou, have antlers. In almost all other species of deer, such as elk, only the males grow antlers.

Senior climber: The oldest woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest in Nepal is Tamae Watanabe of Japan, who was 73 when she completed the feat in 2012.

On the Lighter Side

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Golfer: “Notice any improvement since last year?”
Caddy: “Yes, sir, you bought a new golf bag.”

Rose: “Where are you going on your vacation this year?”
Violet: “With prices the way they are, all I can afford is to stay home and let my mind wander.”

If you can’t find time to exercise, you’ll have to find time for illness.
One way to get ahead and to stay ahead is to use your head.
If a fool and his money are soon parted, how did the fool get his money in the first place?

Mr. Mantis: “Are you making a meal of those fireflies?”
Mr. Spider: “Yes. I’m having a light supper tonight.”

What happened when the bumblebee fell in love with the dinner bell?
They had a little humdinger.

 

Trivia answers:

1. Ty Inc.

2. Princess Buttercup

3. 1940s

4. Gymnastics

5. Cheddar in Somerset, England

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