ONLINE EDITION

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

Nov 11th, 2024

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“News To Be Enjoyed Over Coffee”

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Everybody’s Talking

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Loyal dog: When truck driver Michael Siau stopped at a rest area in Hannibal, Missouri (US), he didn’t realize his canine companion, Rambo, had jumped from the truck, as well. Siau headed onto the highway again, figuring Rambo was in the cab snoozing. Siau was 170 miles down the road before he realized Rambo wasn’t in his truck, but he had to keep on driving so he could make his delivery. Two days later he found Rambo by phoning various animal control branches. Turns out Rambo had stayed at the rest area patiently waiting for Siau to return. Siau says he’s glad Rambo is such a loyal pooch.

High-tech seniors: Getting in touch with Grandma or Grandpa has never been easier for British young people. According to a study done by the family pub restaurant chain Fayre & Square, more and more seniors are using social media to communicate with their loved ones. The study showed that 15 percent of grandparents use Facebook to update everyone on their activities, while five percent use Twitter. One in 10 uses Skype to converse with family members. Email and text messaging are routine for many of them. Fayre & Square spokesperson Sally Wainwright suggests that it’s encouraging to know that many grandparents are staying in touch by modern technology.

Harrowing ride: A German grandmother of three prevented a bus from plummeting down a 20 ft. cliff when she took over the wheel from the unconscious bus driver. Senior Martha Becker was on the bus with her friends for a holiday trip to Austria. When Becker realized the bus, which was traveling at about 37 miles per hour, was veering off the road, she managed to take the wheel, access the brakes, and steer it to safety. The driver was taken to the hospital for observation and a replacement bus came to continue the journey to the Austrian destination.

Windfall: When Nicholas Newlife died, the British resident left his entire estate to the charity Oxfam. It might have been a modest gift if not for an unusual bet Newlife had made while still alive, with the winning of that bet becoming part of his estate. Among some outstanding bets he’d placed, he wagered that Swiss tennis player Roger Federer would win Wimbledon seven times before 2020. Federer won his seventh Wimbledon in 2012. Bookie Graham Sharpe of William Hill Online Betting paid out over £100,000 pounds ($1,603,450 US) to Oxfam, claiming it was a gift that was meant to be.

Quotable Quotes

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“The clearest way into the universe is through a forest wilderness.”

– John Muir

“Only the heart knows how to find what is precious.”

– Feodor Dostoyevsky

“The power of fortune is confessed only by the miserable; for the happy impute all their success to prudence and merit.”

– Jonathan Swift

Trivia

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If you have selachophobia, what are you afraid of?
What year did the Chernobyl disaster occur?
In American diner slang, what is ‘Hounds on an Island’?
The advertising of what product was banned from American television in 1970?
What is a Speckled Racer?

▼ Trivia answers at the bottom of the page! ▼

What’s Happening

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November 2024

Red Deer

Hearts of Harmony Chorus Rehearsals

Date & Time: Mondays, 6:30 p.m.
Location: Contact for rehearsal location
Details: A cappella chorus seeking new members. Open to those interested in singing or booking a performance.
For More Information: Contact Donna at 403.352.7304 to join, or Sheila at 403.358.6428 for event bookings.

Lacombe

Lacombe Performing Arts Centre – Gingerbread House Contest

Date & Time: Registration deadline November 28
Location: Lacombe Performing Arts Centre (Under $100 Art Market at Light Up Lacombe)
Details: Open to the public and businesses. Register your creation by email, and your gingerbread house will be displayed for visitors to vote for People’s Choice or bid on a chance to take a house home.
For More Information: Email admin@lacombepac.com

Watercolour Paint Night

Date & Time: November 12, 7 to 8 p.m.
Location: Kinsmen Library Program Room, Mary C. Moore Public Library
Details: Get creative and make art with us! We will be using watercolour paint to create unique autumn woodland-themed art cards. Free to attend. For adults and teens. Beginners welcome, no experience needed. Please pre-register online, by email, or in person at the library.
For More Information: Contact Miranda at [email protected].

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

City Facilities Grant Support

Date & Time: Ongoing
Location: City of Lacombe
Details: Are you a community/volunteer organization or business with limited budget capacity looking to utilize City facilities? Grant support is available to assist your group or business.
For More Information: Call 403.782.1251 or visit www.lacombe.ca/grants.

Sylvan Lake

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library – Knit-Wits

Date & Time: Thursdays, 5:45 to 7:30 p.m. (Next session November 7)
Location: Sylvan Lake Municipal Library
Details: Connect with others while working on new or existing projects! Open to knitting, crocheting, cross-stitching, and embroidery. Supplies are available or bring your own. Donations of non-perishable food items for the Little Free Pantry are welcome.
For More Information: Contact Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Wimborne Christmas Market

Date & Time: November 16, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: Wimborne Community Centre
Details: Christmas market with vendors offering baking, knitting, woodworking, Epicure, Avon, and more.
For More Information: Email [email protected]

Your Weekly Horoscope

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Lucky numbers this week: This week’s odds favour Leo winners with the luckiest number being 11.

This weeks edition is sponsored by:

Heritage Lanes

Aries (March 21 - April 20)

You may be tempted to spend lavishly on special things to make your life more comfortable. Investing in art and jewelry that could increase in value will be appreciated and enjoyed. Lucky Numbers: 1, 9, 14, 17, 29, 48.

Gemini (May 22 - June 21)

Try to communicate in a more sympathetic manner. Although your imagination may seem very active, you need to have the patience to deal with those who cannot follow your dreams. Lucky Numbers: 24, 28, 34, 38, 44, 48.

Taurus (April 21 - May 21)

Recognize what you need by allowing the world to approach you. You may be more inclined to go along with situations than to forcefully try to make things happen. Lucky Numbers: 6, 16, 21, 26, 36, 41.

Cancer (June 22 - July 23)

Friends may help you lighten your load by listening to you without judgment. Once you are able to open up without fear of criticism, you should be able to unburden your soul. Lucky Numbers: 6, 7, 12, 24, 32, 47.

Leo (July 23 - Aug. 23)

Some old family secrets could be revealed. You may feel some extra tension at home. Use your sense of humour to be more convincing than having to use heavy-handed tactics. Lucky Numbers: 5, 16, 21, 37, 44, 48.

Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23)

Personal problems may interfere with your interaction with others. You may not be very objective when it comes to your emotions or unresolved issues from your past. Lucky Numbers: 7, 18, 27, 28, 37, 38.

Virgo (Aug. 24 - Sept. 23)

Conflicts between work demands and your personal needs might need to be addressed. Unresolved emotional issues could likely arise unless you agree to make more compromises. Lucky Numbers: 31, 37, 39, 42, 43, 46.

Scorpio (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22)

You might feel that you want to indulge in some excessive pleasures and adventures. Simple words may stimulate the passion in your love relationship. Lucky Numbers: 14, 19, 26, 32, 39, 49.

Sagittarius Nov. 23 - Dec. 21)

Practical concerns could dominate your decisions. If you are serious, you should be able to concentrate on work that requires attention to detail. Take action to achieve better relationships. Lucky Numbers: 4, 10, 13, 20, 33, 44.

Aquarius (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19)

Your ability to concentrate and focus on your work is good. Family relations could be affected by the influence you project. The healing rays of energy you provide to others could benefit everyone. Lucky Numbers: 1, 6, 12, 21, 36, 42.

Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20)

You may feel as if there is great pressure on you to perform and, therefore, you may need to be more focused and disciplined. The key is to proceed very slowly and to prioritize. Lucky Numbers: 16, 19, 26, 29, 36, 46.

Pisces (Feb. 20 - March 20)

A mate or loved one might be able to gain from your advice. Your support and nurturing could make a difference. Your feelings may reveal concerns you have about your relationship. Lucky Numbers: 13, 14, 23, 24, 33, 34.

Did you Know?

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Mouthful: It isn’t always the mother responsible for the offspring in the animal kingdom. A male catfish will keep the eggs warm in his mouth before they hatch.

Clamp down: Although strength is often associated with biceps, there is also a muscle in the jaw called the masseter, which is the strongest muscle based on its weight. It helps close the teeth so people can chew their food.

Final crossing: The Bridge of No Return, once used for prisoner exchanges during the Korean War, connects North Korea and South Korea. It is said that if prisoners chose to cross the bridge, they would never be allowed to return.

Swimming Tarzan: Movies about Tarzan were popular in the 1930s and 1940s. An actor who was cast in the role of Tarzan many times was Johnny Weissmuller, who was also an Olympic swimmer.

Old race: The Kentucky Derby is a famous American thoroughbred horse race that began in 1875. The race is for three-year-old thoroughbreds and is held annually in Louisville, Kentucky (US) in May.