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DON’T FORGET YOUR
VALENTINE ON FEBRUARY 14TH
By Paul Straat
the pain of childbirth. Later on
in the day, the young single
Guys and gals get ready for
women would place their
it... No, not spring, although I
names in an urn. The eligible
hope that’s coming soon. I’m
bachelors would all pick a name
talking about Valentine’s Day.
from the urn, and they would be
Every February 14th, lovers and
paired to this person for one full
couples, young and old, rush out
year. Many of these matches
to get small tokens of their
ended in marriage.
affection for their significant
So for those who believe
others. From a commercial perthat Valentine’s Day is exclusivespective, Valentine’s Day is actuly associated with the Feast of
ally the second biggest shopSaint Valentine, commemoratping occasion after Christmas.
ing either his death or burial,
Well over three quarters of
that is likely not the case. First of
Canadians observe the occaall, the nominally Christian popsion, with almost three quarters
ulace of the time still clung to
of those spending over $100
the ancient festival themselves
apiece. That’s a lot of love! The
as late as the 5th century. It had
month of February has long
significantly degraded by then,
been associated with romance,
to the point that in 44 B.C.E.
but Valentine’s Day itself coneven Mark Antony refused to
tains elements of Christian, Valentine’s Day is the second biggest shopping occasion after run with the Luperci, the reason
Roman, and even Pagan tradibeing that the upper classes
Christmas
tions, leaving the true meaning
had mostly opted out by then,
of the day shrouded in mystery.
tually replaced, an even more ancient fes- leaving the festivities to be celebrated
Well, I just love a good mystery. The tival during this time called Februa, which mostly by the common rabble. It was
origins of Valentine’s Day go all the way could best be described as a spring then that Pope Gelasius would proclaim
back to the Pagan festival of Lupercalia, cleaning of the soul. Luperci, or brothers the celebration honoring St. Valentine to
which pre-dates the Christian feast of St. of the wolf, were the special priests that be February 14th.
Valentine’s by hundreds of years. This fes- directed the rites of Lupercalia. The festiAs to who exactly they were honortival was originally celebrated from Feb- val began with the sacrifice of two male ing, this is what remains a mystery. The
ruary 13-15th, in honor of the Pagan god- goats and a dog. Next, two young patri- fact is, the church actually recognizes up
dess Lupa. She was the she-wolf who cian Luperci would be led to the altar and to three different saints by the name of
suckled the orphaned babes, Romulus anointed with the sacrificial blood.
Valentine or Valentinius, all of whom were
and Remus, the founders of ancient
During the feast which followed, martyred. It is far more likely, as so many
Rome. At that time the festival was only these aspiring Luperci would cut strips or of our traditions are today, that the
celebrated near the cave of Lupercal on thongs from the hide, called the februa, church christianized the existing festival
Palatine Hill, the physical location where and they dipped these into the sacred by deciding to place the feast of St.ValenRome was founded. This cave was tenta- blood as well. Dressed in the remaining tine during mid-February, conveniently
tively identified as late as 2007, just 50 hides, they would run through the dovetailing similar occasions together
feet below the remains of Augustus’ streets, striking people as they went with that would have had resonating elepalace in the ruins of ancient Rome!
their bloody whips. Far from being fear- ments.
The festival of Lupercalia was all some, people would intentionally block
For example, there is the legend of
about purification and fertility in prepa- their path, or line up along the route to the Valentine who was a priest during the
ration for the renewal of all life in the receive their lashes.This was a blessing to 3rd century in Rome. When emperor
spring. It actually incorporated, and even- ensure fertility, prevent sterility, and ease
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FOR SALE: 1999 Chrysler
Intrepid. Excellent condition
inside & out. Must be seen to
be appreciated. Asking
$2,450. Phone: (403) 3304003
FOR SALE: 2004 Dodge
Grand Caravan. Air, tilt,
cruise, DVD, PW, PL & power
back windows. Inspected.
Asking
$4,250.
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Phone: (403) 328-5713.
FOR SALE: 5x10 Aluminum
Utility Trailer with 3,500-lbs
axle & folding ramps. $2,500.
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Automotive
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Friesian sport horse: white
markings, yearling horse colt,
priced to sell; for more
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541-938-0118,
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FOR SALE: Old, Model 555,
Massey Ferguson Tractor &
12 ft. Cultivator, $1,200/both.
Phone: (626) 543-0415
PARTING OUT - A large
selection of vehicles. New
units arriving daily. U pull and
save. Airport Pick A Part, 1st
left South of the Lethbridge
Airport. Cash paid for scrap
cars. Phone: 403-380-3035
FOR SALE: New Cable Tire
Chains for 16” Rims. Phone:
(403) 380-6402
Automotive
FOR SALE: 1965 Ford Galaxie
XL Convertible. 352 V8 Auto.
PS, PB. Good for restoration.
$2,500.
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Trades
considered. Phone: (403) 5534053. Fort Macleod.
FOR SALE: Kamatsu Dozer,
excellent condition, $22,000;
Hino Gravel Truck, runs well,
box tarp included, $8,400.
Phone for details. Serious
inquiries only. Phone: (403)
795-3906
ALTERNATORS/STARTERS:
Import - Domestic - Farm Industrial - Power Sport.
“Warrantied”
Phone: (403)
331-3196 with application for
pricing.
FOR SALE: 2001 Chev
Cavalier Z24. 2.4L twin cam.
Air, tilt, cruise, 5 speed. CD
player, PW, PL, sunroof,
mags & spoiler, plus tack.
Has inspection. $2,450.
OBO. Phone: (403) 3285713.
FOR SALE: 2006 Chev
Uplander minivan. Lowered
floor, (wheelchair van).
42,000 ks. New tires.
$28,800. Phone: 1-800-3186000 or (587) 220-2759.
FOR SALE: 1986 Toyota Tercel
4x4 Wagon (rare). Runs well,
needs work (Parts?). $500.
OBO. Phone: (403) 394-3536
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FOR SALE: 2004 GMC Sierra
1500 ext. cab short box. 200K.
4.8L auto. No rust or dents.
2WD. Good condition. $3,900.
OBO. Phone: (403) 795-4791.
Lethbridge.
FOR
SALE:
Lo-Rider
Fiberglass truck box cover.
White in color, fits Chev and
GMC ext cab 2007-2013 with
6.5 ft box. $500.00. Phone:
(403) 381-7627
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FOR SALE: 2006 Saturn
Ion. 4 door, 2.2L. 5 speed,
standard, tilt, power door
locks, tack, CD player. New
windshield & new front axles.
$4,650. OBO. Phone: (403)
328-5713.
FOR SALE: 1996 Ford Taurus
parts
car.
Almost
new
windshield, radiator, calipers &
rear struts along with almost
new tires (Winter & All-season)
P205/65R15. Asking $500.
OBO. Phone: (403) 317-1846
FOR SALE: 2003 KIA
Magentis Optimus. 4 door,
2.4L. CD player, PW, PL,
cruise, tilt. New windshield,
new axle & new front brake
pads.
Has
mechanical
inspection. Runs and looks
good. Asking $2,375. OBO.
Phone: (403) 315-3877
FOR SALE: 2010 Honda
Rubicon 500. G.P.S., power
steering, low mileage, Warn
Winch. Phone: (403) 3813275
FOR SALE: 1997 Suburban.
V8, auto. PS, PB, air, tilt,
cruise, dual heaters. Body
clean, no dents or rust.
216K. Seats 7. $2,000. OBO.
Phone: (403) 328-5713.
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Phone: (403) 308-1090
Automotive
Household
FOR SALE: 1977 Chev van,
camperized,
very
good
condition, automatic, short
wheel base. $4,000. Phone:
(403) 329-3086
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Great for Packing Dishes or
other Breakables, Sewing
Patterns, Preschool/School Art
Projects, Kids Crafts, Creating
your own Wrapping Paper for
any Occasion or even for lining
the bottom of your Bird Cage.
Various weights & widths
available. Only $.30 cents/lb.
Phone: (403) 329-8225 for more
information or come see us at
234A - 12 ‘B’ St. North.
Lethbridge, AB. Phone: (403)
329-8225
FOR SALE: 12-drawer Mac
Tool Chest with assorted
wrenches and socket sets.
Including westward tools
impact gun, impact sockets,
and torque wrench. Asking
$2,000 obo. Phone 250-7315446 after 5 p.m. for info or
email
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Household
FOR SALE: Couch & love
seat, brown/beige; 3 solid
Oak coffee & cocktail tables
with smoked beveled glass;
1 brown & 1 blue La-Z-Boy
chair; 1 Victorian style white
chair; 2 blown glass
Ornaments. Phone: (403)
394-9667
FOR SALE: Wine colored lift
chair in good working order.
Phone: (403) 320-8622
FOR SALE: Beautiful Antique
Marble Telephone stand $150;
Large “Queen Anne” footstool &
chair $100; Victorian Hanging
Oil Lamp $120; Vilas furniture
set $500; Knetchel China
cabinet $700; Victorian lamp
$125;
Beautiful
Victorian
Nesting table set $350;
Sherman
jewelery;
Large
Gibbard bedroom set $2,800;
Gibbard China cabinet $900; 4
beautiful, sturdy, Oak chairs
$200; Table set & 6 chairs
w/green cushioned seats $500;
4 piece Living Room Coffee/side
table set, white stone w/glass
tops, $500. Phone (403) 9422257.
BEDS FOR SALE: New still
in plastic, queen $210, king
$480, double $180, singles
$160, can deliver. Phone:
403-634-0118, Lethbridge.
HUGE SALE: Dining Set;
Good selection of Beds;
Washers; Dryers; Freezers &
Fridges;
Living
Room
Furniture;
Household
Goods, Etc. WANTED Good, clean, used Box
Springs & Mattresses as well
as DVD’s. Phone: (403)
360-6678.
FOR SALE: 3 ft x 5 ft
Beveled Mirror. Valued at
$500 selling for $200. OBO.
Call (403) 328-5713.
FOR SALE: Kenmore freezer, 3
years old, 35W x 34H x 23”
deep. Asking $100.00. Phone:
(403) 942-4264
Miscellaneous
Hunting
KNIFE
MAKING
CLASSES,Register/Info/Tool
s. Phone: (403) 308-2483 or
Email:
[email protected]
WANTED: Various Hunting
Guns
and
Reloading
Components. Phone: (403)
381-3275.
FOR
SALE:
Browning
Maxus Ultimate 12 gauge
semi-automatic,
$1,550;
Marlin 336 SS 30-30 lever
action, $625. Guns all in mint
condition, c/w original boxes,
soft cases & lots of ammo.
Must have PAL. Phone:
(403) 327-5878 or (403) 8886578.
Miscellaneous
FOR SALE: Child’s plastic Tball set, $4.00; “Little People”
ranch set, $20.00; Wooden
puzzle, .50 cents; Antique
puzzle, $5.00. Phone: (403)
329-3714
SPAY & NEUTER - Your
mousers and pets please, to
prevent suffering and over
population. For the love of
animals.
FOR SALE: “Little People” zoo
& accessories, $15.00; “Little
People: school & accessories,
$10.00. Phone: (403) 329-3714
FOR SALE: Fuji Instant Camera
with 2 pkgs. film. Let’s bargain.
Phone: (403) 328-8420
FOR SALE: Small & big,
mid-wheel drive, power
wheelchair. Like new - 3
months old - Starting at
$1,200. 1 year warranty.
Phone: 1-800-318-6000 or
Phone: (587) 220-2759.
FOR SALE: LuLu Lemon jacket,
deep purple in color. In excellent
condition. $70.00. OBO. Text for
pics and info: (403) 894-1161
FOR
SALE:
2
older
produce/meat beam scales - 1
wood, 1 metal - $200 each; 1
box of approx 130 assorted
muffler clamps, all new but
some rusty, $250; 50 assorted
auto belts, new, $100; New
glass sheets, 16” x 24”, build
your own greenhouse, $2.00
each. 403-331-0026. Evenings
or leave message.
FOR SALE: Mega massage
unit, $5.00; Box of girls misc
toys, $10.00; Wine rack & metal
wine chiller stand, $15.00; Metal
“hospital” night stand, $10.00;
Brown floral chesterfield & love
seat, $40.00. Phone: (403) 3293714
FOR SALE: 3 and 4
wheeled scooters - used.
Great
shape,
1
year
warranty,
free
delivery.
Phone: (587) 220-2759 or 1800-318-6000
FOR SALE: Stationary exercise
bike. $50.00. Phone: (403) 394- FREE: Wood chips to give away.
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black, 2 years old. $200.
Phone: (403) 381-9186
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Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
FOR SALE: Older wardrobe
closet, $75.00; “Rapunzel”
castle, about 3 ft tall, $7.00;
Kid’s Guitar with Mic, stand and
lights, $10.00; “Little People:
sand box & toys, $15.00; Child’s
band items, $5.00; Medium
sized “Spider” plant, $5.00.
Phone: (403) 329-3714
FOR SALE: 12-drawer Mac Tool
Chest with assorted wrenches
and socket sets. Including
westward tools impact gun,
impact sockets, and torque
wrench. Asking $2,000 obo.
Phone 250-731-5446 after 5
p.m.
for
info
or
email
[email protected]
FOR SALE: Toms Brown midtop shoes. Brand new, still in
box, wrong size. Size 11. New
$110, asking $60 OBO. Phone:
(403) 331-7337
FOR SALE: Reebok 9K
protective shirt. Extra padding
on shoulder, chest and back.
Brand new. Asking $40.00.
OBO. Phone: (403) 331-7337.
LARGE, 16’ HIGH X 12’
WIDE
METAL
SELF
FEEDER, $7,500; Belting,
6” by 115” long, offers;
Tractor tie chains, new,
various sizes; 2 older oil
heaters, offers; Ford 6 cyl
pump motor, $2,500; NH 358
Mixer Mill, $3,500; Int 1974,
966 Hydro tires, like new,
needs some TLC; 4 HD
black hay tarps, $100 each;
Walk-in cooler, $2,000; 3
wheel movers, 5x5, offers;
Electric fencing equipment,
lots of posts and wire; 4
church pews, top quality
Oak, $175 each; 7 rolls of
roll-on
shingles;
6”
Sakundiak auger with extra
Wisconsin motor, $600. Call
Tom:
(403)
331-0026.
Evenings or leave message.
FOR SALE: Carousel for car
or van, $5.00; NHL lamp,
hockey
puck
shaped,
$10.00; 4 dosets, $5.00; 4
dosets, $5.00; 2 large
dosets, $3.00. Phone: (403)
329-3714
FRESH HONEY: 15 pounds
(pails) for $40 or three (15
pound pails) for $110.00 Will deliver. No Sunday calls
please. Phone: 403-6872002
FOR SALE: Men’s Oakley golf
pants, brand new, tags still on.
Size 36. One black pair, one
gray pair. $40 each. OBO.
Phone: (403) 331-7337
FOR SALE: 3 - 45 gallon drums
of firewood. Will deliver to
Lethbridge (but not to the West
Lethbridge). $100.
Phone:
(403) 308-1777.
CASH
FOR
VINYL
RECORDS: Buying LP’s in
Jazz, Blues, Rock & Roll,
Etc. Paid well. Phone: (403)
382-9981.
FOR SALE: Lacoste shoe
(runners). Brand new. Fits large
size 11. Asking $20.00. Phone:
(403) 331-7337
MOVING?
FEELING
CREATIVE? The Lethbridge
Shopper has Newspaper roll
ends for sale! Great for
Packing, Sewing Patterns,
Preschool/School
Art
Projects,
Kids
Crafts,
Creating your own Wrapping
Paper for any Occasion or
even for lining the bottom of
your Bird Cage. Various
weights & widths available.
Only $.30 cents/lb. Phone:
(403) 329-8225 for more
information or come see us
at 234A - 12 ‘B’ St. North.
Lethbridge, AB.
FOR SALE: Adult “puppy”
foot massager, $5.00; 3
piece luggage set, light blue,
$5.00; Calgary Flames car
seat covers & shoulder
straps to fit Cavalier, $15.00;
“Little People” barn &
animals, $20.00; “Little
People”
house
&
accessories,
$20.00.
Phone: (403) 329-3714
WEIGHTLIFITING
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE:
Device you put on door for
pull-ups, 15-lb weights, 10-lb
weights, 5-lb weights, 2 1/2lb weights, weightlifting belts,
3 bars, 2 single-arm curls;
extra 20-lb weights, 2
professional “Push-Up Pro”
rotating devices. Total value
of equipment $400, asking
$200. OBO. Phone: (403)
328-5713.
Personal
SENIOR
GENTLEMAN,
Nice appearance, looking for
a lady for companionship.
Reply to Box #42 c/o The
Lethbridge Shopper. 234A
12 B St. North. Lethbridge,
AB. T1H 2K7.
GOOD-NATURED
GENTLEMAN SEEKING . .
.a Lady for friendship &
companionship. Reply to Box
#126 c/o The Lethbridge
Shopper. 234A - 12 St. “B”.
North. T1H 2K7.
GOOD LOOKING . . .
.Senior Gentleman looking
for a woman for a long
lasting relationship. Reply to
Box #7 c/o The Lethbridge
Shopper 234A - 12 B Street
North. Lethbridge, AB, T1H
2K7.
NICE LOOKING RANCHER,
Senior, looking for a lady for a
companion and friendship. Rely
to Box #28 c/o The Lethbridge
Shopper. 234A 12 B Street
North, Lethbridge, AB. T1H 2K7.
Pets
FOR SALE: Dog “potty”, tent &
crate, $40.00; Fish tank, 10
gallon w/accessories, $20.00;
Pump for fish tank, 30-50 gallon,
was $70.00 asking $25.00 w/3
extra filters. Phone: (403) 329FOR SALE: Telescope - Tasco, 3714
able to see Saturn. Asking
NEW YEARS Chihuahua
$100. Will negotiate. Phone: Puppies!Rare colors, 8 weeks,
(403) 328-8420
males & females, $400-$500.
FOR SALE: 10” ice auger,
Magnum III Strike Master, 49 cc.
Asking $250.00. Phone: (403)
317-9322 or (403) 715-8394.
FOR SALE: Box of recipe Call Mark, 509-863-6531 Tum
books, $5.00; Box of large Tum, WA.
candles, $5.00; Swivel exercise
TWEETER & JOEY NEED A
chair, $5.00; New pair of ladies
NEW HOME: “Tweeter” is a
Avon shoes, size 10, never
1 1/2 year old female
worn. $5.00. Phone: (403) 329Canary. $30.00 without cage
3714
or
$65.00
w/cage
&
accessories; “Joey” is a 1
FOR SALE: Brand new men’s
year old female Canary.
Ultra-light 735 skates. Worn
$30.00 without cage or
twice. Have tuk holders. Size 8.
$60.00
w/cage
&
Retails for over $900 with
accessories. Phone: (403)
holders and metal. Asking $300.
329-3714.
OBO. Phone: (403) 331-7337.
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of tile, vinyl and laminate.
Offer only valid with coupon
until February 28, 2015
Real Estate
FOR SALE: Two, single family,
2 storey, houses to be moved.
New metal roof on both, 1960’s,
Vinyl siding. $15,000 each.
OBO. Phone: (403) 795-3906
FOR SALE BY OWNER:
#39 Squamish Boulevard,
West Lethbridge. Central
Location, 4 bedroom, 3.5
bath home with finished
lower level, double garage,
double gates, back lane, A/C
& Central vac. $364,000.
Phone: (403) 394-7037
FOR RENT - PARKSIDE
MANOR - CLARESHOLM: 1
bedroom Senior apartment, rent
geared to income. Smoke-free.
Phone: (403) 625-4133.
ROOM FOR RENT: South
side - $450 includes utilities,
kitchen privileges, laundry,
WiFi. Call: (403) 593-0018 or
apply in person at 1245 - 10
Ave. South.
Real Estate
Real Estate
FOR RENT: 3 acre yard. 5
minutes from town at
Stewart Siding Industrial
Park w/2 bedroom mobile
home for office. 1,200 sq. ft.
heated shop & 2,500 sq. ft.
canvas quonset w/dirt floor.
Available December 1, 2014.
$1,000/month + utilities.
Phone: (626) 543-0415
INTERESTED IN OWNING
YOUR
OWN
SMALL
BUSINESS?Now is a great
time to leverage the brand
strength of Jiffy Lube. Our
Lethbridge
location
is
currently for sale so if you
live in Lethbridge and would
like more information on
owning this store please
email
[email protected]
4 LOTS IN BARONS FOR
SALE: Two lots are side by
side, 78’ x 125’, at $19,000
each; Two lots, separate, 78’
x 115’, at $17,000 each.
OBO. Utilities to Property
line. Phone: (403) 795-3906.
FOR RENT: Two car garage
on the South side of
Lethbridge. No heat, storage
only. $200/month. Phone:
(403) 757-2172
HOUSE FOR SALE: 1,188
sq ft Bungalow in the
“Costco” area. Loaded with
extras. Phone: (403) 3084542 for more details.
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FOR SALE: 1 acre fenced
yard, 3,000 sq. ft. Brand new
heated
steel
building.
Rented with tenant. 5
minutes from tow, Stewart
Siding
Industrial
Park.
REDUCED TO $270,000.
Phone: (626) 543-0415.
FOR SALE: 414 Noble
Street. Fully renovated
house. Built in early 60’s.
900 sq. ft. 2 storey detached.
In Barons, AB. New services
and fixtures. New 2 car
garage. Lot size 78’ x 115’.
Move in ready. Phone: (403)
795-3906
CANADIAN TOWING business
for sale in Trail/Castlegar, BC.
Close to skiing, golfing, airports,
hospital. Option to purchase
land. Interested parties only,
[email protected],
250-368-3003 (daytime only).
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YOUR SOURCE!
Alisha Ficiur
Diane Halley
Wig Specialist
Madyson
Mazereeuw
Professional Licensed Stylists
Wig Sales and Service
Meeting All Hair Needs
Walk-ins Always Welcome
709-4th Ave. S., Lethbridge
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DON’T FORGET YOUR VALENTINE
Continued from front page
Claudius II decided that single men
made better soldiers than men
married with children, he decided
to outlaw marriage altogether.
Valentine, who deplored this injustice, secretly continued to marry
young couples. When his defiance
of the emperor was uncovered, he
was put to death.
Another Valentine’s legend
concerns a man that was to have
been imprisoned and killed for
helping other Christians escape the
harsh conditions of prisons where
they were often beaten and tortured. According to this legend, he
sent the first Valentine’s card ever
when he fell in love with a young
girl, his jailer’s daughter, who came
to visit him during his imprisonment. Whether or not he is our
man, “from your Valentine” is still
the expression in use today.
Whatever the whole truth is,
and whether it’s just a combination
of myths and legends painted over
ancient rituals from the past, Valentine has always been the ultimate
sympathetic, heroic, and above all,
romantic figure. Whoever he was,
he is now the ultimate champion
for the cause of love. It was also
commonly believed in England,
and on the continent, that February
14th was the beginning of the
birds’ mating season. This only
added to the idea that the middle
of February should be devoted to
romance and lovebirds of every
feather.
So there you have it. There is
still a week to go. Whether your
loved one prefers flowers, choco-
ON
lates, or a night out away from the
domestic routine, this day is all
about what rekindles the spark of
romance, fanning it into the burning flames of love! If you’re looking
for something really different, or
maybe you haven’t found your special Valentine just yet, you might be
interested in a completely different
sort of evening. In that case, come
to the Southminster United Church
Hall downstairs at 5:30 p.m. on
Valentine’s Day for a special dinner
and a reading with spirit medium
Lee Ashley. This is a fun fundraiser
Services
Services
Services
Services
A&A PAINTING: Interior
Painting for Residential &
Commercial.
New
Construction & Repaints.
Minor Drywall Repairs, Wall
Paper Removal, Textured
Ceilings Painted. We offer
Special Discounted Prices
for Seniors. For all your
Professional Painting Needs
or a Free Written Quote call
Tim @ (403) 327-2816.
YOUR ONE CALL AWAY
FROM
A
CLEAN
HOUSE!No
time?
No
worries! Give me a call to set
up an appointment. Phone:
(403) 328-7869. References
available upon request.
CASTLE WOOD PELLET
STOVES; Also Louisiana
Grills. We stock wood pellet
fuel. Authorized dealer.
Contact
John
at
JN
Contracting Inc. (403) 8949777 Mon-Sat. or visit
www.jnheating.com
BEEF FOR SALE: Natural,
Grass-finished, lean, but
very tender. Hormone &
Antibiotic free. Niche market
sales for 20 years. Halves,
quarters & smaller quantities
available
year
round.
Contact Clarence & Helen
Cyr. Pincher Creek. 403-6272382
or
[email protected]
FIREWOOD
FOR
SALE:
Spruce & Pine split, dried & kept
indoors. Sold by the full cord,
1/2 cord & bundles for camping.
Call Roy @ (403) 795-7145
A.K. HANDYMAN SERVICE:
Renovations - Drywall, Painting,
Plumbing, Tile, Laminate and
Hardwood Installations. Deck
and Fence Repairs and
Painting. Lawn Care and
Cutting. Rototilling and Garbage
Removal. No job is too small or
too big! Free estimates. Phone
Sam: (403) 795-3822.
“MY LITTLE CLEANING
COMPANY” currently has
openings for residential
cleaning. Weekly, bi-weekly,
monthly & one time cleans.
Professional,
reliable,
trustworthy, and meticulously
clean! References available.
Call Cory at (403) 593-2105
for your free quote.
SMALL HAUL SMITH’S: 10
year established business *
Dump Runs * Small Moves *
Recycling * Car Recycling *
NOW DOING HOT SHOTS*
Student
&
Senior
Discounts. Phone: (403)
332-0807.
PLANNING A TRIP?Leaving a
home
alone?
HOME
CHECKERS can keep an eye
on things for you. Phone: (403)
942-0218
or
email:
[email protected]
CAR, HOME & PERSONAL
ELECTRONICS: We offer a
large selection of high
quality Car and Home
Electronics,
Bluetooth
Stereos,
Installation
Services,
Wiring,
Connectors and Much More!
We are one of the Oldest
and
Most
Trusted
Independent
Electronics
Retailers proudly serving
Lethbridge & area since
2001. Visit us at Iasity
Sound, 3514 - 9th Ave.
North.
Lethbridge,
AB.
iasityelectronics.com (403)
380-2847. Open with install
technician on hand 7 days a
week to serve you better.
CLARKE
DEVELOPMENTS:
A
division
of
Clarke
Enterprises
Corporation.
New homes construction.
Garages start to finish.
Renovations,
additions,
framing,
basement
development, concrete work
and complete landscaping,
handyman services. Phone
for a free estimate 403-3829797
GLUTEN-FREE IMPROVED
HEALTH: I have what you
need! Female Balance,
Immune Boost, Basic Health
Kit, Better Liver & Kidney
Function. The Ultimate
Weight Loss Kit. Daily
Complete (194 Vitamins &
Minerals),
Rice
based
Protein Shakes (safe for
Gluten-free diets). Visit:
legendarywellness.puretim.c
om
Questions??? Call or
text: 587-220-8047.
ATTENTION CAMPERS!
HIGHLAND
CAMPGROUND IS NOW
FULL BUT . . . . .We are now
taking bookings for the 20152016 camping season. All
sites serviced - Store Pavilion - Showers - Beach.
Located along beautiful,
clean, Waterton River and
Highway #2. Please phone
for more information. Phone:
(403) 553-2570
THE BRICK LAYER: Brick,
block, and all types of stone
work. Small or big jobs.
Guaranteed results. Phone:
403-328-4453
QUICK
ADS
to Lethbridge!
Everyone Approved Everytime!
HOSTESS WANTED: No
Experience Necessary! Must
love Free Stuff! Become an
“Epicure”
Entrepreneur
earing meaningful income,
enjoying awesome flexibility
& setting your own hours!
Corrina Callahan at (403)
330-7055
or
[email protected]
ED’S
HANDYMAN
SERVICES: Home Repairs,
Painting, Tiling, Bathroom
renos,
Hardwood
&
Laminate Floors, Yard work,
Fences, Hauling. 25 years
experience. No Job too
small! Free Estimates &
Senior’s Discounts. Phone:
(403) 929-2180.
SOUTHLAND DRYWALL:
Insulate
to
Texture.
Specializing in Drywall
Service with Quality & Pride.
Phone: (587) 220-2939
We have spaces
available in our:
Daycare for
19 months - 5 Years.
Before & After
School care for
6 Years - 12 Years.
At our St. Paul location.
(1014-12B Street North)
For more information call:
403-380-6480
WE LOVE YOU!
COMING SOON
Ecars & Trucks Sales
LOOKING
FOR
AN
ELECTRICIAN?Call Applied
Electrical Ltd. for all your
Electrical
needs.
We
specialize
in
Service
Changes, Garages, Renos,
Panel Upgrades, Hot Tubs
and more. No job too big or
small. Call Dan: (403) 3150308
We also have spaces available
at our St. Catherine’s location
(Picture Butte).
You may be another year older...
But you are still young
& Beautiful to us.
FEBRUARY 14TH
LBJ Gold & Silver Exchange
WANTED
Gold and Silver Coins, Stamps, Jewellery,
Paper Money, Platinum, old Canadian,
US Silver Coins and Broken Jewellery &
Chains. Have cash. Will travel.
“Guaranteed best price in town”
Call us
last at
403.752.3099
Quick-Ads: $15.00 per square per week.
Maximum 25 words. All ads must be prepaid. Deadline for Quick-Ads is Tuesday at 5:00 pm.
for NPO Wellness Through Living
for Life Skills Training Center and
Community Kitchen. Love is eternal, so medium Lee Ashley will be
sharing messages from loved ones
who are still just a heartbeat away.
There will be a silent auction, a
50/50 draw, as well as a door prize
for a private reading with Miss Ashley ($300 value). Tickets for this
event are $55/person, and are available at KopiKo or Eventbrite.ca. For
any and all additional information
you can call Judy at 403-308-8204
or call Ethel at 403-380-6536.
YOUR COMMUNITY PAPER
Published weekly by the proprietor ALTA NEWSPAPER GROUP LP
234 - 12th Street B North,
Lethbridge, AB T1K 2H7
Phone: 403-329-8225
ADVERTISING TERMS & CONDITIONS: the following terms and conditions apply to all
advertising and other material printed by or distributed by the Medicine Hat or Lethbridge
Shopper. All copy and type arrangements are subject to approval of the General Manager on
behalf of the Shopper who has the right to refuse any advertisement or insertion. The
advertiser agrees that the liability of the Shopper, or its employees for damages or costs
arising out of errors in printing or insertion of advertisements or other material is limited to
the actual amount paid for the space used by that portion of the advertisement containing the
error or the actual cost paid to have the advertisement or any other material inserted in the
Shopper. Notice of error is required before the second insertion. The Shopper will not be liable
for any other claims of damages for not printing or non-inserting of any advertisement or
other material. NOTE: Files can be e-mailed, however The Lethbridge Shopper will not accept
responsibility for colour inconsistencies. E-mailed files must be accompanied by an electronic
PDF proof and a faxed proof.
in
BulletBoa
COMMUNITY
COMMUNITY
rd
THE LADIES AUXILIARY TO
THE ROYAL CANADIAN
LEGION - Will be holding
their General Meeting on
Feb. 10th. The meeting will
be a PotLuck supper, so
bring your favorite dish,
supper starts at 6 PM with
the meeting to follow. Come
out and support the Ladies
Auxiliary. Please use the
North door of the Legion.
PARENT
PRESCHOOL
PROGRAM
OF
SOUTHWESTERN ALBERTA
- Notice of Annual General
Meeting on February 11,
2015 at 7:00 pm at the
Lethbridge College Room,
Richardson Oilseed Room.
THE LCI ALUMNI - Is seeking
by donation or to purchase
LCI Athletics memorabilia
and yearbooks. Items
including Jackets, Sweaters,
Uniforms, Pictures, Crests,
Badges and other Unique
items from the pre 1980’s
eras would be appreciated.
In addition, yearbooks prior
to 1950. Call (403) 328-9606
or email [email protected]
WESTMINSTER VILLAGE
COMMITTEE - Is offering
Village Yoga every Monday,
Wednesday & Friday starting
January 5th onwards from 67pm, at the Kergen Centre,
207 – 13 St. North. Only 15
seats are available. For more
information & registration
email: [email protected]
or call 403-331-0641.
FAMILY CENTER - Is offering
the Supporting Father
Involvement Program. This
program is for moms and
dads. Couple and parent
child relationships, builds on
men’s
strengths
and
increases their self-esteem
and helps manage stress.
Please phone Jessica at 403320-4232 ext 221 for more
details.
RIVERLIFE COMMUNITY
CHURCH - 2820 18th Ave N,
invites you to Moms and
Tots. Let your kids play and
enjoy
coffee
and
conversation.
Tuesdays,
Wednesdays and Fridays
from 10am - 12pm. All moms
and tots welcome. For more
info phone 403-320-2005.
DIVORCE CARE - Is a safe
place to heal from the pain
of separation or divorce. Join
a weekly seminar and
support group. Everyone
welcome. Call Amy 403-3202005 at River of Life to
register or for more info.
THE LETHBRIDGE SOUP
KITCHEN - Has an
immediate need for meat,
hamburger,
wieners,
sausages etc. We are also in
very short supply of meat
sauce for spaghettis & pasta
dishes. Our need is critical
and we need your help.
Donations may be dropped
off the Soup Kitchen, 802, 2
Ave North or phone 403320-8688.
TO PLACE YOUR FREE
COMMUNITY EVENT please forward a copy of
your upcoming event to the
Lethbridge Shopper, 234
12th ST B North, Lethbridge,
or fax a copy to 403-3298211. Please send in your
notice 3 to 4 weeks in
advance. All events will run
based on space availability.
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Wanted
FOR SALE
2.84 Acres. Huge Value For Vacant Land 10 Min South of Kalispell, Montana
Endless Flathead Lake views from this Coyote Ridge acreage.
Beautiful rock faces, level building site, quiet & private Driveway,
well, power, approved septic, house plans available.
(Fishing / Water Sports / Hiking / Skiing / Snowmobiling)
$58,900 O.B.O. 1-403-634-8923 Jerry
Services
Services
DIRTWORLD
CONTRACTING INC. Now
booking General Dirt Work,
Dugouts, Corral Cleaning,
Landscaping,
Pipeline,
Demolition, Etc. Call for your
Free Quote: (403) 915-3620
LORNE’S RENOVATION &
HANDYMAN
SERVICE:
Over 35 years Experienced,
Licensed,
Journeyman
Carpenter.
Carpentry,
Framing, Drywall & Taping,
Painting, Texture Ceilings,
Flooring - Laminate, Tiles &
Lino. Bathroom, Kitchen &
Basement
Restorations,
Fences, Decks, Garages,
Etc. Free Estimates. Phone:
403-380-6436 or cell 403795-6436
ROOFING
&
MAINTENANCE: Flat Tar &
Gravel Repairs - Sloped
Work - Roof Management
Solutions - Problem Solving Pesky Leaks - Residential,
Commercial - Old Fashioned
Service. Phone: (403) 3934757
A.K.
HANDYMAN
SERVICE: Renovations Drywall, Painting, Plumbing,
Tile,
Laminate
and
Hardwood
Installations.
Deck and Fence Repairs and
Painting. Lawn Care and
Cutting. Rototilling and
Garbage Removal. No job is
too small or too big! Free
estimates. Phone Sam:
(403) 795-3822.
ROOM
TO
ROOM
RENOS!Quality journeyman
workmanship specializing in
kitchens, bathrooms and
basement renos. Additions,
drywall, concrete, decks,
garages, custom cabinets.
Free estimates. 30 years
experience. Phone: Dan
(403) 715-1940
TIM’S
PAINTING
&
HANDYMAN
SERVICES;Interior, Exterior
and Fence Painting. Deck
Repairs and Painting. Eaves
Trough Cleaning. Garbage
Hauling, Rototilling, Small
Tree Removal as well.
Various other jobs. 15 years
experience. Free estimates
within Lethbridge City limits.
Phone: (403) 328-5168.
Wanted
WANTED: Good, used,
kitchen cupboards. Phone:
(403) 795-2375
WANTED
URGENTLY:
Gold, Silver, Coins, and
Stamps. Gold and Silver
Jewelery, even broken. We
pay TOP prices. Have cash,
will travel. Call us last at 403752-3099. Don’t be afraid to
leave a message!
WANTED: LCI yearbooks 1960, 61, 62, 63 & 64. Phone:
(403) 328-8420
WANTED: Older,
roof, camper van.
(403) 738-4733.
raisedPhone:
WANTED: Your unwanted
vehicles, motorcycles, RV’s,
etc. Free pick up, cash paid
for some. 1 hour service in
most cases. Phone: 403308-1161
WANTED: 27”, older style,
Sylvania, standard, digital flat
screen TV. Phone: (403) 7583151
HAVE SOMETHING
TO SELL?
CALL THE SHOPPER!
We are happy to welcome
Dr. W. Govender
who has joined our practice.
He is accepting new patients
until further notice.
Please contact the clinic
if you are in need of
a family doctor.
Our clinic also provides travel
consults and vaccinations.
#210, 740 - 4th Ave., South
Tel:
Medicine Hat
J&L SHUTTLE SERVICE
FOR SALE: 2002 Dodge
Darango SLT, 219,000 km,
newer tires, in good condition,
asking $4800.00 obo. Phone:
(403) 548-3894
The original shuttle since 1999
sell your stuff fast with CLASSI-PIX!
403.381.1013
www.pallisermedicalclinic.com
WANTED
FROM
DONATION
OR
TO
PURCHASE: LCI Athletics
memorabilia and yearbooks Jackets, sweaters, uniforms,
pictures, crests, badges and
other unique items from the
pre 1980’s eras. In addition,
yearbooks prior to 1950.
Call: (403) 328-9606 or
email [email protected]
Medicine Hat
COMPUTER TECH: House
calls up till 9pm. Free
diagnosis of your computer.
Lowest rates. Seniors rates.
Will teach you the basics.
Will
pick-up
of
old
computers. Virus removal
and data back-up. Free pickup and delivery for repairs.
Phone: 403-928-2700
TOSHIBA LAPTOPS: $175
for dual core. Tech Certified, 6
months warranty. Computers
starting at less than $100.
Desktops, $150. Anti-virus
and MS Office available for
only $30 more. I am a Tech.
Trades welcome. Free pick-up
and delivery for repairs.
Phone: 403-928-2700
FOR SALE: 2003 Saturn Ion,
automatic, 2.2L, 4 doors, runs
and drives good, new shocks,
brakes, hubs, sway bar, linkage,
air, tilt, cruise, cd player, 212,000
km $2700 obo. Phone: (403)
977-3649
FOR SALE: 3, 223 cal with or
without scope. Savage Accu
triggers, Savage FP, Savage FV,
Tikka T-3. Brass available,
reasonable. Phone: (403) 5284639
FOR SALE: 2004 Honda Civic,
2 door, auto, with air, still runs
and drives like new, $2000.00
worth wheels and tires,
$5500.00 obo. Phone: (403)
458-4055
FOR SALE: 1993 Salem
Camper $4200.00 obo, 23 foot
for more information. Phone:
(403) 594-4803
WANTED:
IBM
Selectric
typewriter with correcting key, in
good condition. Phone: (403)
504-5300
FOR SALE: Ice fishing huts.
Rocking chair. 100 lb propane
tank. Kenwood amp and
speaker.
Tan
chesterfield,
leather. P185/75/R14 tire and
rim, new. Phone: (403) 5483164
FOR SALE: 1967 Nova 4 door,
6 cylinder, automatic, $900.00
obo. Phone: (403) 458-4055
FOR SALE: 22’s semi-auto
and bolt action c/w scopes. 12
ga
double
barrel
c/w
hammers. 16 ga single
shot.1894 rifle and carbine
both in 38-55. New 20-60 x 70
spotting scope. Husqvarna
4100 feather weight 270 c/w
tactical scope. Phone: (403)
580-9922
FOR SALE: 2003 Buick Regal,
mint condition, $5200.00 Phone:
(403) 526-5816 or 403-5818109
WANTED:
Vintage
motorcycles, snow mobiles,
marines, collectibles and other
estate items. Phone: (403)
580-4772
FOR SALE: 12 foot tandem
stock trailer $1500.00. 30 gal air
compressor $150.00. New pole
for 2 horse buggy $75.00.
Phone: (403) 502-0824
FOR SALE: Antique Horner
student IVM 32 bass accordion
with case, $500.00 obo. Phone:
(403) 527-6479
Lethbridge to Medicine Hat Daily
ups and
and Drop
Drop Offs
Offs
Pick
Pick ups
are
are Door
Door to
to Door
Door Service
Service
Membership Discount Cards Available
To make reservations or
inquiries call:
403-528-8851
Toll free:
1-877-217-5577
DeJong’s Tours
UPCOMING 2015 Tours
CRANBROOK, BC
May 11 - 13 - 3 Day Trip Cost $165/person dbl.
Includes transportation, 2 nights accommodation, at St. Eugene
Golf Resort & Casino, $25.00 in slot play and one $10.00 resort
dining voucher plus side trip to Cranbrook mall and outdoor hot
pool. Leaving 9:30am from Lethbridge McDonald’s on Scenic Drive.
NEW YORK - WASHINGTON D.C.
May 25 - June 7 - 14 Day Trip - Cost $3,225/person dbl.
Includes transportation, air fare from Toronto to Calgary,
13 nights accommodation, shuttle bus service,
all breakfasts and 3 dinners. Call for full detailed brochure.
For any of the above trips, call 1-866-362-5416 for a full detailed
brochure, or visit our website www.dejongstours.com
FOR SALE: Tokai upright piano,
adjustable bench, built in
humidifier, excellent condition,
$1650.00 Phone: (403) 4873813
FOR SALE: 1991 Oldsmobile
cutlass, mint condition, lady
driven, 3.3 litre auto, 4 door, c/w
inspection, runs & drives
awesome, low km $1250.00
obo. Phone: (403) 866-3590
WANTED: A job as a welder
helper, preferably on a welding
rig truck. Have 20 years plus
experience in the welding
field, don’t have a red seal,
willing to travel. Phone: (403)
544-3671
POSSESSION ACQUISITION
LICENSE (PAL): Full course
every month, restricted and nonrestricted. Sponsored by County
of Forty Mile Community Adult
Learning,
$75
registration.Challenge
tests
anytime at your convenience.
For more information Phone:
(403)
977-3771
or
[email protected]
ACTS 17:22
-KJ- “Then Paul stood in the midst of Mars hill, and said, ye men of Athens,
I perceive that in all things ye are too superstitious.”
-NKJB-”Then Paul stood in the midst of the Areopagus and said, men of
Athens, I perceive that in all things you are very religious.”
When the NKJB changed the word “superstitious” to
“religious” they lined themselves up again with the NIV.
Why did they change the word? I know it didn’t have
anything to do with better manuscript evidence, because there is
none. One of the main reasons they changed it is because some
scholars and writers of today actually believe the word “religious”
was used by Paul in place of the word “superstitions” because
Paul was worried about offending the crowd at Athens who had
never heard the gospel. They say Paul didn’t want to offend anyone,
that he wanted to present Christ in the proper manner.
WRONG! Paul was not a “panty waist” Christian preaching
“Love, Love, Love.” Paul came as a soldier for Jesus Christ and
preached against sin and sinners so hard they tried to KILL him on
numerous occations. And when he said “though I be rude in
speech” (2 Cor. 11:6) believe me, he wasn’t worried about
dumping the water out of a kiddie pool.
Another reason the scholars changed it is because most
Greek scholars worship Greek Philosophy like the people in Athens
who were idolaters. The scholars had to change the word so you
wouldn’t associate them with the idolaters of Athens. They couldn’t
bear the thought of some Bible believing preacher saying that they
were “superstitious” - so they changed the words to make
themselves presentable.
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Installing Drywall on Ceilings, Arches and
Around Curves
Hanging drywall
over ceilings, arches,
and curves takes more
patience and requires
more hands than drywalling walls. If you are
simply repairing a small
area, you may not need
the aid of a helper. If
you are tackling a larger job without any help,
there are special tools
that are designed to
carry, lift, and position
drywall, as weight can
be a large factor.
Whether you have
help or not, drywall carriers and lifts are still
worth trying, to make
the job move more
quickly. Before purchasing panels for the
ceiling, keep in mind
your resources for positioning them in place.
Seeking Assistance
Hanging drywall is
often a job that
requires more than one
DIYer. Never attempt
any work that you are
not confident that you
can complete. Drywall
panels can be cumbersome and heavy to lift,
carry, and install. Investigate using tools to
help with carrying and
installing panels. If you
need help, it might be a
good idea to hire a professional.
Drywall Ceilings
Drywalling ceilings
is a job that requires at
least two people. Drywall panels are cum-
bersome and heavy,
and lifting them overhead can be tricky.
Once they are in position, screwing or nailing the panels in place
takes an extra set of
hands.There are special
tools and simple supports that you can construct to help keep the
panels in place, including a T-support constructed of pieces of
2x4 wood. T-supports
and drywall lifts also
are available from manufacturers.
Drywall Carriers
Drywall panels are
difficult to carry without help. Drywall carriers are designed to
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a panel.
If your material supply is on the same floor
of your home as the
room you are finishing
with drywall, a drywall
cart is also an option to
move material around
your project. Drywall
carts make it is easier to
store and move multiple sheets. When you
carry drywall with
another person, make
sure you are on the
same side of the panel.
Lean the panel toward
your body.
Support Equipment
You may need to
access your ceiling and
high parts of walls in
your house for many
types of DIY tasks. If you
are planning to drywall
a large section of your
house, and finish the
walls with paint or wallpaper, you may want to
investigate renting or
purchasing
basic
equipment that helps
you readily access and
safely perform elevated
work.
Scaffolding is a traditional method of
increasing your reach.
Unlike a ladder, it provides a longer platform
so you can tackle more
of the wall without having to keep re-positioning yourself.
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completely free from
setting up a work station to reach tall tasks,
try using stilts.
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sure that scaffolding
has crossbars every 15
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beneath the structure
should be sound, rigid,
and capable of carrying
the load. If the scaffold
is higher than 4', you
will need guardrails on
all open sides. If it is
higher than 10', you will
also need toerails. Scaf-
folding provides a platform for performing
work. Available in many
different types that are
appropriate for a range
of construction work,
scaffolding can be purchased and rented.
Baker's Scaffold
A popular type of
scaffold, baker’s scaffold
is appropriate for most
residential remodeling
work, as it is narrow
enough to fit through
door openings. Available in 6', 8' and 10'
lengths, the scaffold can
be adjusted to up to 6
feet in 4-inch increments. It is recommend
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made of two ladder
ends, one platform, and
two guardrails. If you
use an outrigger, you
can stack them two
high.
Stilts
If you want to be
able to reach the higher parts of walls and
ceilings without having
to set up scaffolding or
benches, try stilts.There
are models that are
adjustable for different
heights and some
kinds even flex with
your ankle movement.
If you are comfortable
on stilts, you will save
time as you do not
need to set up and
move benches or scaffolding for each area.
Make sure the floor surface is clear and safe for
movement on stilts.
Drywall Lift
For ceilings that are
higher than standard, it
becomes even more
difficult to position drywall panels and secure
them in place. Drywall
lifts (Image 1) provide a
mechanical advantage
to raising drywall to the
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ceiling. Drywall benches and tall scaffolding
are alternatives to get
you closer to the ceiling.
Drywall lifts allow
you to overcome the
awkwardness and difficulty of placing drywall
on a ceiling. You load
the drywall sheet on it,
then crank it up to the
ceiling. It holds the
sheet in place while
you nail or screw it to
the joists. Lifts are available for rent.
Drywall Bench
A drywall bench
provides a stable surface for working on the
higher parts of walls
and ceilings. Some are
height adjustable.
Lifting Drywall With a
Panel Lifter
Lifting panels in
place is another job
where you will need an
extra pair of hands.
Some DIYers opt to use
a prybar to lift panels in
place on a wall. There is
also a special tool available called a drywall
panel lifter. This allows
you to adjust the
height of the panel on
the wall with your foot,
freeing your hands to
tackle the job of screwing the panel in place.
Simply insert the panel
lifter under the drywall
and step onto it to tilt
the panel upward. The
small gap created at
the bottom of the wall
will be covered by
baseboard.
Insert the lifter
under the drywall and
step on it to tilt the
panel upward. When it
is positioned correctly,
fasten the drywall in
place.
Bending Drywall
Although drywall
panels are flat, it is possible to cover archways
and other curves with
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accommodate
this
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in 1/4" thicknesses. It
has a heavy paper face
and strong liner that
makes it easier to bend
without being susceptible to cracking.
To cover tighter
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to wet the drywall
before attempting to
attach it to the wall. To
blend into surrounding
wall surfaces that have
a thicker drywall, you
may need to apply two
or more sheets.
Either use flexible
drywall or bend it to
cover archways and
curves. To bend drywall, damp one side of
the panel with a
sponge.
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Applying for Work Online
Most
employers
accept online applications and resumés and
many require you to
apply online.Your online
applications will be
most effective when you
understand an employer’s requirements, and
format your information
to conform to them.
Carefully following
the employer’s instructions when you submit
your resumé or application online
• ensures your application will be accepted
and processed
• demonstrates your
attention to detail
• shows you’re familiar with the online environment, a requirement
in many jobs
Use your own
email address
To apply online, you
need your own email
address.
Three ways to
apply online
Depending on the
employer’s
requirements, you can apply
online by
• emailing your
resumé
• uploading your
resumé to an employer’s
website
• using an online
application form or
resumé builder
Emailing
your
resumé
To apply using
email, submit your
resumé as an attachment to an email you
send to the employer’s
email address.
Currently, it’s standard practice in Alberta
to send your resumé as
an attached Microsoft
Word document saved
as a .docx or .doc (document), or .rtf (rich text
format). These formats
produce resumés that
also work well as faxed
or printed documents.
Sending
your
resumé as a PDF
(portable document format) file ensures that
the formatting won’t be
lost. However, not all
employers update their
PDF reader software
regularly, so depending
on the version you’ve
used to create your
resumé, the employer
may not be able to
access it.
If you aren’t sure
what kind of attachment
to send, ask the employer.
Tips for preparing
your online resumé for
emailing
Before you send
your resumé, check that
you’ve followed these
guidelines:
• Keep underlines,
graphics and italics to a
read by all email programs.
• Make sure your
document is not protected by a password.
If you’re applying for
a senior-level position,
you may want to include
a few carefully chosen
live links in your resumé,
so employers can access
online
information
about projects you’ve
upload your resumé as a
Microsoft Word document without losing any
formatting. Or you may
need to upload your
resumé as an ASCII or
plain text version of your
Microsoft Word (or other
word processing software) document. ASCII
format is so basic it can
be read by virtually
every computer operating system. Standard
minimum. This will allow
your resumé to be
uploaded without losing its format.
Always include a
cover letter or email
message with your
attachment:
• If the employer
asks for a cover letter,
send your cover letter
and resumé as a single
document, with the
cover letter as the first
page. Check that your
page numbering is correct—the cover letter
should not be a numbered page.
• If the employer
doesn’t ask for a cover
letter, your email message functions as a
cover letter.
• Unless you are sure
that the email program
the employer uses can
read it, don’t use the
HTML
(HyperText
Markup
Language)
option when writing
your
cover
email
because it’s not compatible with all email programs. Send your email
as ASCII (American Standard Code of Information Interchange) or
plain text, which can be
worked on. Live links are
a good idea if you’re
working in a mediarelated field, such as
web design or communications, but they can
also be helpful in other
fields. For example, as a
drafting technologist
you could link to images
of a structure you’ve created drawings for.
Include the competition or job posting
number and your name
in the subject line of
your email.
Send a test resumé
attachment to a few
friends before sending
your actual resumé to
the employer to see
whether the attachment
can be opened and read
on a variety of computers.
Uploading
your
resumé to an employer
website
On some employer
websites and job search
websites, you
can
upload your resumé
directly from your computer to the website.
Instructions on the website tell you what format
to use.
You may be able to
emails are written in
ASCII.
Creating plain text
or ASCII
Use these tips to
modify your Microsoft
Word (.docx or .doc) or
rich text format (.rtf )
resumé to a plain text or
ASCII version.
Use standard fonts,
such as Arial, Times or
Courier.
Don’t use graphics
(such as boxes or other
shapes and vertical or
horizontal lines), tabs,
shading or columns.
Use all caps for
headings.
Avoid bold, underlining and italics.
Use asterisks rather
than traditional bullets.
Align text to the left.
Save your plain text
resumé as a Microsoft
Word (.doc or .docx) or
rich text (.rtf ) file.
How to upload
your resumé
• Put a copy of your
resumé on your desktop.
• Select the Browse
button in the window on
the employer’s website.
This will allow you
to access your desktop from the window
on
the
employer’s website.
• Scroll through
the documents on
your desktop to
find your resumé
document.
• Select your
resumé document.
• Click Open
and your resumé
will be uploaded to
the website.
Using
an
online application
form or resumé
builder
Online application
forms
or
resumé
builders
often look like
paper application forms.
At some employer websites, you are required to
use this kind of form
rather than upload your
resumé.
If you are given a
choice, it’s usually better
to upload your resumé
because this allows you
to present your qualifications in the way that
markets you most effectively.
Some
employer
websites allow you to
copy and paste from an
ASCII resumé directly
into the boxes on an
application form. It is a
good idea to use this
option because you
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You will need to register
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Showing that you
know how to apply
online assures potential
employers that you’re
able to function in an
online environment—a
skill that’s now required
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One Pot Mexican Spaghetti
Ingredients
½ pound spaghetti
¼ cup olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 can diced tomatoes
2 tsp Taco Seasoning
3
cups
chicken stock
1 ½ cups
diced cooked
chicken
1
cup
shreddedcheddar
cheese
Directions
1. In a large pot heavy bottomed
pot add the olive oil, onions, and garlic. Cook over medium-high heat until
the onions become translucent,
about 3 minutes.
2. Add the diced tomatoes,
including the juice. Stir and let cook
for minute.
3. Add the pasta. Break up the
pasta up into pieces as they are easier to fit in the pot.
4. Add the taco seasoning.
5. Add the three cups of chicken
stock. Bring to a boil and cook until
spaghetti
noodles start
to get limp.
6. Add the
diced chicken. Turn the
heat down to
medium-low
and let simmer for about
15 minutes. Stir often so that the
pasta does not stick to the bottom. If
you need to you can add more chicken stock or water.
7. When all the liquid is used up
the dish is done. Place into individual
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Skillet Chili-Cheese Fry Bake
Ingredients
1 tsp olive oil
1 lb lean ground beef or chicken
1 small onion, diced
1/4 cup canned tomato paste
1 can crushed tomatoes with
basil,
undrained
1 pouch (1
oz) chili seasoning mix
1
tsp
Worcestershire
sauce
1 can (14
oz)
pinto
beans, drained,
rinsed
3 cups shredded sharp Cheddar
cheese (12 oz)
1 bag frozen crinkle cut French
fries
Cooked crumbled bacon
Chopped red onion
Directions
1. Heat oven to 425°F.
2. In 10-inch cast-iron or other
ovenproof skillet, heat 1 tsp olive oil
over medium heat.
3. Add onion, and saute until
translucent, 3 minutes.
4. Add ground beef and brown all
Directions
1. Pour pasta from Caesar salad
mix box into 3-quart saucepan 2/3
full of boiling water. Gently boil
uncovered 12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain pasta. Rinse with cold
water; drain well.
2. In large bowl, mix seasoning &
over, breaking up meat as you go.
5.Once meat is browned, add
tomato paste and crushed tomatoes.
6. Add chili seasoning mix,
Worcestershire sauce and pinto
beans. Heat to a simmer, and cook
about 5 minutes or
until sauce has
thickened and is
bubbling.
7. Remove from
heat.
8. Smooth the
chili out into an
even layer in skillet,
and sprinkle with
one-third of the
Cheddar cheese.
9. Add half of the frozen French
fries over top, and then add another
one-third of the cheese. Finally add
the remaining French fries and the
remaining cheese.
10. Place skillet in oven, and bake
20 to 25 minutes or until French fries
are cooked through and cheese is
melted and golden.
11. Remove from oven, and allow
to stand 5 minutes.
12. Serve in bowls or plates sprinkled with crumbled bacon and
chopped red onion.
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crouton blend, 3 tablespoons olive oil
and the lemon juice. Stir in cooked
pasta. Cover; refrigerate until ready to
serve.
4. In small bowl, coat chicken tenders with mustard; set aside.
5. Heat gas or charcoal grill. Place
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Cheesy Chicken and Bacon Rollups
Ingredients
1 rotisserie chicken, shredded
(you'll need two cups of shredded
chicken)
1 ½ cups shredded pepper jack
cheese
½ cup cream cheese
¼ cup
bacon bits
½ cup
sliced green
onions
1 tbsp
buffalo
sauce
2 cans
refrigerated
crescent rolls
For the Worcestershire Mustard
Sauce
3 tbsp butter, melted
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
½ tsp Dijon mustard
the crescent rolls dough, of course) in
a bowl. Use your hands to mix well.
2. Lay out the crescent rolls on a
non-stick surface according to the
package directions. Put about 2
heaping tablespoons of the mixture
on each triangle and then roll them
up, starting
with
the
wide end.
3. Combine
the
sauce ingredients in a
small bowl.
4. Place
the stuffed
crescent rolls in a baking dish and
generously baste with the sauce.
5. Bake for 11-14 minutes or until
the crescent rolls are golden brown.
Halfway through baking, sprinkle
with more bacon bits and some
sliced green onions if desired. Serve
Directions
immediately.
1.Combine all the ingredients
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Parmesan Chicken Mini Pies
Ingredients
1 can refrigerated seamless
dough sheet or 1 can refrigerated
crescent dinner rolls
12 frozen popcorn chicken pieces
1 1/4 cup
tomato pasta
sauce
3/4
cup
shredded
Parmesan
cheese
to 8x18 inch rectangle. Cut dough
evenly into 12 squares. Press dough
squares into muffin cups.
4. Microwave chicken pieces on
microwavable plate 1 minute on
High.
5. Place
chicken
pieces in muffin cups; top
each with 2
tablespoons
sauce. SprinDirections
kle
with
1.
Heat
cheese.
oven to 375F.
5. Bake 15 to 18 minutes of until
2. Grease 12 regular size muffin golden brown.
cups with cooking spray.
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3. Remove dough from can; press
Grilled Caesar Pasta Salad
Ingredients
Olive oil for drizzling
1 box Caesar pasta salad mix
Croutons, as desired
3 tbsp olive oil
Shaved Parmesan cheese, as
2 tbsp lemon juice
desired
1 lb uncooked non-breaded
boneless chicken tenders
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 heads baby Romaine lettuce
en tenders about 8 minutes, turning
after 4 minutes, until chicken is no
longer pink.
6. Drizzle lettuce with olive oil.
Place lettuce on grill, cut side down.
Cook 1 to 2 minutes or just until light
grill marks appear.
7.To serve, place pasta mixture on
large serving platters. Top with chick-
en tenders. Arrange lettuce around
edges of platter; top with cheese.
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Explore all of your networking possibilities.
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Try tackling those big projects that you have been avoiding.
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hand can help you nip that problem in the bud.
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Capricorn, you will forge a new relationship this week, and it
may lead to a solid friendship that lasts a number of years.
Feelings are bound to get more intense.
AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18
This is a great week for brainstorming, Aquarius. Once you
have a few solid ideas, put your plans into motion. At least
one should pan out quite well.
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Someone is trying to steer you in one direction, Pisces.
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Stay safe when sledding
(MS) One of
the more popular
wintertime activities,
sledding
attracts scores of
participants
every time a new
coating of snow
covers sloping
hills. Although
sledding can be
fun, it also can be
risky.
There
are
thousands
of
sledding-, snow tubing- and toboggan-related
injuries each year. The majority of injuries occur
to children age 14 and younger. Young children
are vulnerable to injury because they have
higher centers of gravity that can cause them to
lose balance more readily. Youngsters' coordination is not fully developed as well, which
makes it difficult for them to steer and avoid
obstacles.
When sledding, winter revelers big and
small need to put safety first before racing
down those slopes.
• Avoid collisions. Check the sledding space
carefully for any obstacles, including waiting
children at the end of the run. The Center for
Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children's Hospital says a vast number of sledding
injuries are caused by collisions. These occur
when a sledder bangs into something, like a
fence, tree or another person. Bone fractures are
twice as likely to occur from a collision than
from falling off a sled. Making sure the coast is
clear helps sledders avoid collisions.
• Dress children appropriately. Treat sledding as you would
any activity that
involves a moving
device.
That
means making
children wear helmets to prevent
head
injuries.
Head and neck
injuries are common among children six years
old and younger. Helmets considerably reduce
injuries when worn correctly.
• Choose the right sled. Sleds that can be
steered with handles are generally safer than
snow disks or flat sheets heading down a hill.
Handles can prevent falls off of the sled, as they
give a child something to hold onto.
• Sled feet-first. Children should be
instructed to always go down a hill feet-first.
This way, should
they encounter
any
obstacles,
their boots will hit
it first and not
their
delicate
heads and necks.
• Follow the
sled safety guidelines. Read the
instructions and
safety guidelines
for your sled. Heed the recommendation for the
number of passengers on a sled at one time.
• Check the end of the slope. Do not sled on
driveways, hills or slopes that end in a street,
dropoff or pond.
• Only allow sledding under adult supervision. Children should have an adult with them
at all times when sledding. Two adults is preferable because one can stay with a child should
he or she become injured while the other goes
for help.
• Use common sense. Never sled in the
street or on a highway. Do not ride a sled being
pulled by a motorized vehicle.
• Sled only during daylight hours. Unless
sledding will occur in well-lit areas at night, it
should be done during the day when visibility is
best.
• Dress in layers. Sledding can be a
demanding physical activity. Dress in layers that
can be removed if you get too warm. Sweating
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From Carving to Powder:
How to Choose the Right Ski
If you’re just getting into skiing, the terminology
can be confusing, so sit back, read on, and learn about
ski categories.
The Obvious
The ski categories prescribed by retailers and
manufacturers stay relatively consistent year to year,
and for the most part, the skis themselves do fit into
those roles. But what do carving, park and pipe, all
mountain, powder, big mountain, and backcountry
mean?
Carving Skis:
Carving skis are the recreational descendants of
slalom and giant slalom racing skis, with a pure focus
on speed, edge grip, and precision turning. With narrow waist dimensions and radical sidecut shapes,
these skis create an amazing experience on hardpack,
but those same attributes mean carving skis are
rarely more than adequate on anything but smooth,
groomed trails.
Park & Pipe / Freestyle Skis:
Formerly known as “twin-tips,” park skis were
originally just short, light, narrow skis with the tails
turned up to make landing tricks easier in early snowboard terrain parks.
Modern freestyle skis still have “twin” tails, and
usually more symmetrical dimensions and mounting
points, in order to make switch (backward) riding easier and balance weight distribution for spins and rails.
Aside from that, their relatively narrow dimensions and predictable shapes make them similar to
some carving or all-mountain skis. While park and
halfpipe skiing seems like a very specific activity that
would require specialized gear, you’d be surprised at
how many skiers are out there all over the mountain
on so-called “park skis.”
All-Mountain Skis:
An all-mountain ski can be any ski you like, so
long as it works for you most of the time in most of
the conditions you ski.
The prototypical all-mountain ski, however, has a
medium-width waist to balance between hard-snow
grip and soft-snow float, with a medium-radius or
multi-radius sidecut that makes it easier to carve a
variety of turn shapes. Many, if not all, modern allmountain skis will also include some form of rocker,
which further eases handling and turn initiation in
variable conditions.
Powder Skis:
The name says it all: these skis are for deep days,
with their primary focus being flotation and maneuverability in soft snow. With that said, powder skis
range in size, shape, and character, from extremely
wide to just wider than an all-mountain ski, from soft
and noodly to stiff and straight for high-speed stability. Many western skiers choose some form of powder
ski as an “everyday driver,” thanks to the versatility
provided by innovative rocker profiles and a desire to
have extra girth at the ready in case of a storm.
Big-Mountain Skis:
A true big-mountain ski is like a cross between a
powder ski and an old-school race ski, built to remain
rock-steady at high speed but made wider to improve
handling in variable and uneven snow conditions.
Backcountry / Alpine Touring Skis:
While any ski can theoretically be used in the
backcountry, the recent explosion in alpine touring’s
popularity has spawned a whole subset of ski gear
specifically designed for this side of the sport. Backcountry/alpine touring skis range from super-svelte
trekking and ski-mountaineering styles focused primarily on uphill mobility, to more freeride-focused
models that offer the same massive dimensions and
innovative rocker profiles as the newest inbounds
powder skis.
Regardless of purpose, most backcountry skis
employ lighter-weight construction than their
inbounds brethren, and offer touring features like
notches in the tip and tail for attaching climbing
skins. Along with low weight comes some sacrifice in
another areas, usually in the ski’s ability to remain
damp and chatter-free on hard snow or to resist
impact damage to the base and edges. Therefore, if
you’re not planning to spend the majority of your
time hiking for untracked lines, you might be better
off sticking with a “resort” ski.
The Not-So-Obvious
The not-so-obvious, and also the most difficult,
aspect of choosing a ski, is that with the uncertain
nature of ski categorization, every skier has his and
her own opinion, not to mention ability level, favorite
terrain, and preferred conditions.
The important thing is not to let anyone tell you
which skis are right or wrong, because it all boils
down to personal choice. Choosing your own skis is
an individual experience, and while reading and
researching will help with your decision, time on the
snow is the most reliable way to determine what kind
of ski you need or want.The best advice is to go demo
a variety of skis or attend a free demo day at your
local hill, where you can try different brands, different
models, and different lengths within each model to
find the one that works for you.
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How many snowmobile manufacturers are there?
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What types of snowmobiles are out
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Entry-level Snowmobile
Entry-level snowmobiles are often
called trail models. These snowmobiles
come equipped with engines ranging
from 60-70 horsepower, are easy to ride
and relatively inexpensive. They can be
equipped with electric start for easy starting, as well as electric reverse for better
maneuverability. These snowmobiles are
very light and easy to handle and serve as
a great way to ease into snowmobiling.
Performance Snowmobiles
Performance snowmobiles, like performance automobiles, feature slightly
higher horsepower engines. The engines
generate 85 horsepower and up. These
vehicles are slightly heavier than the
entry-level vehicles due to engine size differentiation and additional weight related
to suspension systems, shock absorbers
and more. These vehicles are often
equipped with reverse gear and electric
start, and are much more responsive and
performance oriented.
Touring Snowmobiles
Touring snowmobiles feature a seat
configuration that is designed for up to
two individuals, and features a backrest
for added comfort. Touring models usually include side-mounted mirrors, larger
windshields, reverse gear and electric
start.These vehicles are larger and heavier
than both performance and entry-level
snowmobiles and are designed for riding
long distances in comfort. The track
length of a touring vehicle is also greater.
This longer track length cushions your
ride, adds stability for two people and provides more comfort and weight.
Mountain Snowmobiles
These snowmobiles, made specifically
for mountain riding, are longer and narrower.The vehicle configuration allows for
riding hillside in mountainous terrain and
through heavy powder. The vehicles have
specially designed long lug tracks, which
allow them to maneuver through heavy,
deep powder conditions. These vehicles
generally have high horsepower engines,
since horsepower is lost at higher elevations.The riding characteristics of a mountain snowmobile generally lend it to better handling abilities in mountain riding
over trail riding.
Utility Snowmobile
Utility snowmobiles are common
when any work or utilitarian needs are
required. The vehicles are longer, slightly
wider and heavier than other snowmobiles. They function exceptionally well on
trails and heavy snow, and come
equipped with electric start and reverse.
They are often used to tow work sleds or
toboggans.
Crossover Snowmobiles
These snowmobiles are versatile vehicles that can go from the trail to powder
and back. With a longer track for deep
powder, these snowmobiles can be taken
off the trail to find fresh powder in the
woods. Suspension enhancements give it
greater handling for aggressive drivers
and maneuverability in any situation.
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Snowmobiling: Where to Start
Whether it’s your first time snowmobiling, or you’re a
seasoned pro, here are some helpful questions and
answers.
Where do I go snowmobiling?
There are snowmobile-riding areas located throughout the Snowbelt regions of Canada. The provincial natural resource department also has access to trail and riding maps, local visitor and convention bureaus and
chambers of commerce in the regions you wish to snowmobile.
In addition to extensive trail systems and riding areas, there are trail heads (trail beginnings)
where you can start your journey. Launch your
adventure by towing your snowmobiles to the
trail head, park your vehicle, unload your snowmobiles, and then you can begin your ride to enjoy
the wonders of winter on groomed and marked
trails.
Who can I snowmobile with?
Snowmobile clubs are located in the area that
you would like to snowmobile and are affiliated
with the provincial snowmobile association. The
local provincial snowmobile associations can help
you get in touch with the club of your choice and
give you information on where to snowmobile.
Associations hold functions throughout the year
where you can join a club and meet new friends
for year-round fun. Find a snowmobile club or
association near you!
Do I need a license or permit to ride?
Every snowmobile province requires that your snowmobile be properly licensed or registered. Licensing
information is available through your provincial snowmobile association and through your local natural
resource office or highway department. Licensing
requirements for driving a snowmobile vary from
province to province, and that information is available
from your provincial snowmobile association.
Do I need to take a safety driving class before I
snowmobile?
Some areas require a safety class. It’s best to check
locally with your provincial snowmobile association. Your
provincial organizations may offer safety-training classes.
Don’t know whether your association offers safety class-
es? Find a snowmobiling association in your area for
more information.
Where do I purchase a snowmobile and how do I
know which one is right for me?
Like any motor vehicle, snowmobiles can be purchased new or used from a licensed dealer. Snowmobile
dealers are conveniently located throughout the northern tier (Snowbelt regions) of Canada.
When purchasing a used snowmobile, buyers should
follow the same guidelines in buying a used snowmobile
as when buying a used car or boat and have the vehicle
inspected by a knowledgeable mechanic. A visual inspection will help determine if the vehicle has been properly
cared for. Make sure to always ask for service records!
When beginning to snowmobile for the first time,
there are many considerations. If you will be taking a rider
with you often, then you might consider a two-person
snowmobile where you can travel comfortably with a
rider companion. If you plan to snowmobile on your own,
a standard snowmobile with mid-range power should
provide the best quality ride. Individuals that ride in the
mountainous regions of North America should purchase
a sled specifically designed for mountain riding.
As a tip, you may want to test ride a friend's snowmobile and find out why they purchased that particular
vehicle. What to look for: snowmobile type (one or 2-rid-
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Discuss your preferences with the dealer to make
sure you get the snowmobile that’s right for your needs.
What type of clothing do I need?
Snowmobile clothing comes in all shapes and sizes
and all snowmobile clothing, helmets and accessories
should be purchased from reputable snowmobile dealers. The following snow-friendly clothing is recommended: bibs (pants that extend up your chest and back), jackets, gloves, boots and helmets. Snowmobile dealers offer
a full line of clothing that is specifically designed
and manufactured to keep you warm and help
withstand winter weather.
How much does it cost to buy a snowmobile and accessories?
Snowmobile prices range from $2,000 for a
used snowmobile to $10,000 for a new snowmobile. Snowmobile clothing costs approximately
$100 for a jacket and $80 for bibs, $50 for boots,
$20 for gloves, and $100 for a helmet. If you need
to trailer your snowmobile, snowmobile trailers
start at $500 and can go up to $3,000 for an
enclosed trailer. Many clubs and associations
sponsor swap meets and sales where you can find
snowmobiles and clothing at reduced prices and
information to help get you started. Find a snowmobile association or swap meet.
How do I know if there is enough snow for
snowmobiling?
Snowfall varies from location to location. We recommend you visit Intellicast, or other weather websites, to
determine temperature and snowfall in the region you’re
visiting. Your local state or provincial snowmobile association has trail condition information that is current and
updated on their websites. Convention and visitors'
bureaus also keep track of riding conditions.
How do I maintain a snowmobile?
Maintenance on snowmobiles is basic and similar to
motor vehicle maintenance and operation. A licensed
mechanic through a dealership is usually the best way to
ensure the vehicle will be ready for use. Always check the
oil, belts and moving mechanisms of the snowmobile
and refer to the owner’s manual that comes with every
machine.
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Introduction to Skijoring
By Scott Dahlquist
Skijoring is simply connecting the skier and dog or
dogs in harness together via a specially designed belt
and tugline. A harness that allows the dog to pull comfortably and safely completes the package. Skijor packages are available through many mushing outfitters.
As with all new endeavors, some training
for both skier and dog can go a long way. The
average family pet may require some short outings that will allow it to build stamina and learn
to accept commands that will keep you both on
the trail. For the skier basic skills are required--a
skier should be competent enough so falling
and stopping do not frustrate both skier and
dog.
Dogs and skis are a natural. The satisfaction
of working together brings you both closer than
just about anything else. Athletic dogs are
healthier and live longer and the mushing community is one of the most encouraging and supportive there is. If you have skis and a dog,
you're almost there.
The key to preventing injury or early season
burnout is to start slowly and make it fun. Dogs
interpret the messages we send during training
in relation to their world and take things at face
value.
It is imperative at the start of training that
the musher think not only about what we want to teach
our animal, but how our animal will interpret what we
teach it. Lessons should be structured to eliminate any
chance of failure. Success will encourage a willingness to
learn more. Training should be positive, encouraging
what’s right not punishing what’s wrong. Start slowly and
gradually increase time and distance.
As an early season exercise it’s great to take an individual dog in harness, hooked into your skijor belt and
tug, and go for a little run. Using the skijor belt and
bungee tug takes a lot of the strain off you and the dog.
Stop frequently and praise your animal. Work with "gee"
(turn right) and "haw" (turn left) commands, using welldefined trails that only go in the direction you wish the
dog to go. Call out the appropriate command and when
your dog goes in that direction, praise them profusely for
a short period of time and then shut up. (Continually talking to your dogs will cause animals to tune you out.) Keep
in mind that both of you will probably be sore tomorrow,
so don’t work either of you too hard.
As the weather cools and it becomes time to increase
the mileage and intensity of your workouts, a wheeled rig
will be a great help. Carts designed for training small
teams work wonderfully and are heavier so the dogs
work harder and control is easier to maintain with multiple animals.
Selecting a good training trail can go a long way to
preventing injury during dirt training. Forest trails with
soft footing are wonderful when available. Dirt roads are
also good but hard pack can cause injury to joints. Blacktop and cement walkways are very hard and abrasive--if
you must use them, keep your runs short and slow. Even
worse, if the blacktop is in direct sunlight, the surface can
be hot enough to burn pads.
By the time the first snow flies the dogs should have
a pretty good base of training. The dogs and you should
have a routine down.
These first runs on snow, however, have their own set
of problems. Shallow snow cover can make slowing or
stopping difficult or impossible; ice can be a hazard; bare
patches of trail can stop a skier cold. The key is to stay in
control and watch the trail ahead. A field of vision that
only includes the tips of your skis to the nose of your lead
dog is much too limiting. If you encounter tough sections
of trail, have a plan.
Control is very important during the first
snow runs, slowing and stopping is more difficult
and it is of utmost importance to never run into
the back of your team. A dog that is been hit from
behind by a skier or sled remembers it for a long
time and may never feel comfortable running in
front of you again.
The miles should start to build up now and,
depending on what the team is training for, the
programs will vary. However, there are a few things
that almost universally apply:
• First, the intensity of workouts should be varied. A race paced workout should be followed by a
slower fun run. A distance run can be followed by
one that is shorter and faster.Training areas should
be varied. Dogs will begin to anticipate the turn
and the first time they "come gee" without your
permission, it’s time to change the route.
• Second, rest is as important as the miles you
put on. Dogs will tire of running. Allow them a few
days off if you think the enthusiasm is waning. It
will do them some good. Spend some time just being
with them petting, brushing, or talking. It can go a long
way toward improving attitude.
• Third, watch for injuries. A change in attitude,
appetite, or gait, can be an indicator. Check joints for
range of motion or swelling. Rest them or see a veterinarian as needed.
Last but not least; maintain a high quality diet.
Dogs will need more calories when training and when
the weather turns cold. Making sure that your animals
are adequately hydrated is just as important.
Whatever your aspirations are it’s important to prepare yourself and your dogs. These animals that work so
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Dressing for ice skating
Wear appropriate clothes for movement in a cold
environment. When ice skating, wear clothes that are
easy to move around in and will not get heavy when
wet. Skating is exercise, so your body will get warmer
once you move around.You want to be flexible and not
too warm.
Don't wear jeans. Jeans are mostly rigid and harder
to move around in. When you fall they can get damp
and will be harder to skate in; damp jeans can also ice
up if you're skating outdoors.Try some warm, thick leggings, a t-shirt, jacket, gloves, and hat.
Find good skates. Skates should be fitted for comfort and are available in most shoe sizes. There are a
number of good brands you can buy, but rentals are
adequate for your first steps, until you're sure this is
what you want to continue doing.
When trying on skates, always measure the width
of your foot while sitting down. This will ensure a good
fit.
Skates will feel tight, they always will. But have
someone who skates or someone with some expertise
help you to see if the skates are the right tightness or
not.
Starting out
Try walking. Most skate rinks have rubber matting
you can walk on. Walk around to help maintain your
center of gravity but remember to keep your skate
guards on.
If you are wobbly walking around in your skates,
focus on one point with your eyes and trust your body
to get the balance right. Balancing is all about keeping
your head steady and your eyes fixed on a point.
Get on the ice. The keys to skating well are relaxation and technique, so relax and try to keep your legs
as steady as possible. Learning to walk will help give
you ankle support and help you get used to the friction
of the ice. Walk around the edge of the rink while holding onto the wall.This will help you get a feel for the ice.
Start slow. It won't feel natural at first, but take
things slow and move fluidly. Avoid jerky movements.
Perfecting your balance
Learn to maintain your balance. While you learn this
step, remember to move slowly. Eventually, the faster
you go, the easier it will be to balance. So if you can
learn to balance yourself going slower, moving faster
will seem easy.
Start by holding your arms out at just below shoulder level to learn to balance yourself. Try not to stiffen
your body. It actually makes skating harder. Keep your
body loose and relaxed and you will find it much easier to glide along.
Bend your knees slightly and lean forward, not
back. Knees should be bent enough so that you can't
see your toes and your shoulders should be forward
and above your knees. Try not to hold onto anything.
The wall can become a crutch. You will fall a couple of
times. Get back up, brush it off, and go back at it.
Practicing initial essential skating skills
Once you maintain good balance, try skating a little faster. If you feel like you're going to fall, bend your
knees and put your arms out on the side of you.
If you find yourself tripping as you skate, you are
most likely "toe-picking." Make sure that when you put
your blade down on the ice, it's level, and the toe pick
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isn't going down first.
Practice falling. Falling is part of the sport so it's
natural that this will happen. Falling with the right
technique will keep you from getting injured and help
you stay on the ice longer.
If you anticipate needing to fall, bend your knees
and squat into a dip position. Put your hands out to
break your fall, quickly clenching your fingers into a fist
so that you don't run the risk of losing any fingers from
a passing skater. Push your arms out so that they break
the fall a little bit before your body hits the ice. You will
have a safer fall.
Practice standing up. Get on your hands and knees
and place one foot between your hands. Repeat with
your other foot and lift up until you are standing again.
Move forward. Lean on your weak foot, then, with
your strong foot, pushing outward in a diagonal direction. This will propel you forward. Then bring the right
foot back in next to the left and repeat the process.
Gliding
Take longer strokes and try to glide. Bend your
knees and move your body with the strokes.
For gliding, make sure both skates are parallel to
one another. If your skates are pointing the same angle,
you'll go farther and faster. If you try to give an extra
flick of the toe/ankle at the end of each stroke, you will
get more power and become a more efficient and
faster skater.
Stopping
Learn to stop. To stop, bend your knees slightly
inward and then push out with one or both of your
feet. You should put a tiny bit of pressure on the ice so
as your feet will not slide out from under you.
When you stop, you should have created a little bit
of "snow" that was sheered off from the ice.
Improving your skating skills
Practice frequently. The more you practice these
techniques, the better you'll be. Don't expect to be a
pro the first time you step onto the ice.
Take group or individual lessons if you can afford it.
A teacher will be able to look at you on an individual
basis and give you specialized tips.
~www.wikihow.com
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