ONLINE EDITION

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Sept 23rd, 2024

“News To Be Enjoyed Over Coffee”

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Vol. 1 No. 9:23 September 23, 2024

Everybody’s Talking

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Unusual fear: Lots of people have a fear of spiders, snakes, heights or crowded places, but Hannah Matthews, an English college student, has a fear of an entirely different kind. She has koumpounophobia. For those unfamiliar with the term, it is a fear of buttons, which is quite uncommon. Matthews claims that she knows her fear is totally irrational, but she can’t help it. Obviously, she doesn’t wear clothing with buttons, and if she’s in the presence of someone with buttons, she has to distract herself. She’s had therapy, which has helped, but she still has a conscious fear of these clothing fasteners.

Surprising find: Archaeologists from the University of Innsbruck discovered four linen bras from the Middle Ages in an Austrian castle, and fashion experts are astounded. Everyone believed bras were a modern invention, appearing after women ditched their corsets a century ago. Hilary Davidson, fashion curator for the London Museum, claims they are amazing finds, especially since experts didn’t think bras existed in the 15th century. The bras were found mixed in with other textile fragments, leather pieces, as well as dirt and wood. They had the same distinctive design, and some had lace appliques, very much like the modern version.

Mayor is the cat’s meow: In Talkeetna, Alaska, Stubbs the cat has literally been ruling the roost as the town’s mayor for the past 15 years. Talkeetna is a historical district, and its mayor is only symbolic, so residents don’t have a problem with a feline being the big boss. Stubbs was originally elected because there were no suitable human candidates, and he’s continued to be voted in ever since. His office, where he takes long naps, is at Nagley’s General Store. Manager Lauri Stec reports that everyone likes Stubbs because he doesn’t raise taxes and serves as a tourist attraction for the town.

Joy ride: Kids sometimes go on joy rides, but Liam Corcoran went on the ultimate adventure. He hitched a ride on a plane flying between his home city of Manchester, England, and Rome, Italy. The pre-teen boy was shopping with his mom in Manchester, but made his escape and headed to the nearby airport, where he somehow avoided several layers of security before boarding the plane. Once the plane was in-flight, concerned passengers notified the cabin crew of the situation. Ian Doubtfire, managing director of Jet2.com, reports that his company stopped doing head counts within the cabin, which explains why Liam remained unnoticed. An inquiry was launched into the incident.

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Quotable Quotes

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“The longer we live the more we think and the higher the value we put on friendship and tenderness towards parents and friends.”
– Samuel Johnson
“It is impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously that you might as well not have lived at all.”
– J.K. Rowling

Trivia

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  1. In the movie, “Top Gun” which branch of the armed forces is represented?
  2. What company developed the Walkman personal stereo?
  3. The cooking term ‘en croute’ means what?
  4. In the game of golf, what is a double bogie?
  5. Who invented the fortune cookie?

▼ Trivia answers at the bottom of the page! ▼

What’s Happening

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September 2024

Red Deer

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

Mentalist Jeff Newman

Date & Time: October 18, Doors open at 7 p.m., Show at 7:30 p.m.
Location: Lacombe Performing Arts Centre
Details: Tickets are $35 (students $40 with ID).
For More Information: Visit LacombePAC.com or the Mary C. Moore Public Library.

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

Film Presentation: WAAPAKE

Date & Time: September 27, 7 p.m.
Location: Mary C. Moore Public Library, Kinsmen Room
Details: A documentary about residential school survivors. Admission is $5 (cash only).
For More Information: No pre-registration required.

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/

Your Weekly Horoscope

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Lucky numbers this week: This week’s odds favour Scorpio winners with the luckiest number being 6.

 

This weeks edition is sponsored by:

Central Alberta Film Festival

Aries (March 21 - April 20)

You may feel very attracted to someone who is very powerful. By testing the depth of your feelings, you will see how intense you can really be. Lucky Numbers: 7, 9, 30, 38, 39, 40.

Gemini (May 22 - June 21)

If you’re feeling rather nostalgic, it may be worthwhile to record your thoughts in a journal or diary. Many may enjoy listening to your tales of the past. Lucky Numbers: 15, 20, 30, 32, 37, 45.

Taurus (April 21 - May 21)

Pushing the limits of a relationship could spark a challenge. Your hidden self is likely to emerge. The result could be positive or negative. It’s up to you. Lucky Numbers: 3, 5, 7, 12, 30, 49

Cancer (June 22 - July 23)

Tight budgets often mean you need to increase your income. Stay away from those who talk a good game, but cannot follow up with concrete offers. Lucky Numbers: 13, 15, 20, 24, 34, 48.

Leo (July 23 - Aug. 23)

If you’re not feeling very appreciated right now, get yourself organized and you’ll be surprised at how much you have accomplished. You might even earn a little more respect. Lucky Numbers: 8, 10, 11, 30, 34, 48.

Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23)

You can heal emotionally by providing love and compassion to those who are suffering. Respond positively to the needs of your loved ones. Lucky Numbers: 1, 20, 21, 22, 23, 40.

Virgo (Aug. 24 - Sept. 23)

Inefficiency and eliminating waste may be very important to you. Consulting with experts can be beneficial in helping to put your affairs in order. Lucky Numbers: 14, 19, 21, 24, 36, 46.

Scorpio (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22)

Love relationships or involvements can stir up a lot of emotional confusion. You might discover that a part of you wants something entirely different. Lucky Numbers: 6, 8, 11, 22, 29, 41.

Sagittarius Nov. 23 - Dec. 21)

You need to let your faith and imagination eliminate doubts of long-range planning. Loosen your tight limits and your fears could vanish. Lucky Numbers: 10, 17, 20, 25, 36, 48.

Aquarius (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19)

If you are feeling restless and uninterested with your old routine, work hard to focus so you can clearly explain what is going through your mind. Lucky Numbers: 3, 12, 23, 26, 30, 46.

Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20)

Contracts and business dealings could be in your favour now. Your original thinking may provide you with greater insight into negotiating styles. Lucky Numbers: 5, 7, 16, 36, 37, 46.

Pisces (Feb. 20 - March 20)

Your interactions with family members can make a bond that cannot be broken. Your attentiveness could make everyone want to confide in you. Lucky Numbers: 4, 5, 24, 25, 34, 36.

Did you Know?

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Best when browned: Bread turns brown when toasted because the sugars within it caramelize with the heat. This reaction is also what gives toast its flavour.

Alternative energy: If you think that all living things need the sun to survive, think again! Tube worms and other subterranean species rely on energy that stems from gases deep beneath the earth.

Mighty mountains: The Appalachian Mountains were formed 480 million years ago in the eastern part of North America. They once reached heights close to that of the Rockies and the Alps, but today are considered a more minor mountain chain after erosion.

Timed task: While recipes vary, some types of alcoholic beverages take years to finish. For example, scotch whisky must mature in a cask for a minimum of three years, but some makers let it sit for over a decade to develop its unique flavour.

Puppet debut: The famous television variety program, “The Ed Sullivan Show,” which ran from 1948 until 1971, featured Topo Gigio, the well-known puppet. Topo Gigio debuted on the show in 1963.

On the Lighter Side

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When the owl goes to the annual mice picnic, he isn’t there to watch the sack races.

You can, indeed, have too much of a good thing – and sometimes it’s fabulous!

Little boy saying his prayers, “Lord, help me to be a better person. But if you can’t, don’t worry – I’m having a pretty good time as it is!”

Why would Snow White make a good judge? Because she’s the fairest in the land.

To love and be loved is like having the sun on your face and on your back at the same time.

If anything makes a child thirstier when in bed, it’s knowing that his parents have gone to bed, too.

Trivia answers:

  1. Navy
  2. Sony
  3. In a crust
  4. Two strokes over par
  5. Charles Jung (1928)

This edition has been brought to you by Central Alberta Film Festival

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Please note this issue was published sometime over the past 10 years. Jokes, Trivia, Stories and Quotes may be time specific or reference maybe made to events which are no longer relevant.

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