Vol. 26 No. 2:50 December 14, 2020 © Copyright 2020. No material, text or advertising may be reproduced without the express written consent of the Publisher. e-mail [email protected] online version at coffeenewsonline.ca/centralalberta www.centralalbertacoffeenews.com Lacombe/Sylvan Lake/ Blackfalds Edition Coffee News ® Give holiday sales a boost this year! yo ur o u r y For information, call or text 403-550-1886 or email [email protected] Let us promote your business to our thousands of loyal online followers! Coffee News WE HAVE EXPANDED! Visit our new location at: #104 - 37 Beju Industrial Drive, Sylvan Lake 403.887.1080 | www.lakestoneinsurance.com Identify the ad where “Newman” the Coffee News Guy is hidden for your chance to win. Visit the contest page at www.centralalbertacoffeenews.com and submit your entry today! ENTER TO A $50 GIFT CERTIFICATE! W G o o d u L i n c ! k Actual size of the hidden graphic: Where’s Newman? Hot Clothes – Cool Accessories You need to check us out! 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That is the choice of Pepper Apollo, a woman from the United Kingdom who cares for approximately 150 of the creatures. She started collecting them a few years ago when she found some near her workplace. Today, she keeps her large collection of tiny pets in tiered terrariums where they live a luxurious, well-fed life. Apollo genuinely feels that each one of her little charges has its own personality. Animal sanctuary: A couple in India love wildlife. In 1998, wildlife photographer Aditya Singh and his artist wife, Poonam Singh, started purchasing farm land near the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan, northern India. Farmers happily sold their land because the big cats on the reserve threatened farmers’ livelihoods. The couple has allowed the forest to regrow on the land, and today it is a lush home for tigers, leopards, wild boars, and other animals. The Singhs even dug watering holes for the animals. Now that these predators have the food and water they need, they are not as much of a threat to farmers. Trivia 1. Yale University is located in the U.S. state of New York or Connecticut? 2. The koala bear sleeps an average of 20 hours a day – T/F? 3. IKEA is best known for what? 4. In karate, what colour belt represents the highest level – red or black? 5. Who wrote the popular novel Doctor Zhivago? “Happiness lies in the consciousness we have of it.” ~ George Sand “Do not anticipate trouble, or worry about what may never happen. Keep in the sunlight.” ~ Benjamin Franklin xxxxxxx * Looking to volunteer during these weird time (times in which we’re asked to limit contact)? The Town of Sylvan Lake invites you to consider its Friendly Callers Program! Friendly Callers are matched with seniors in the community, who often face feelings of isolation. Check in and chat about the weather, family, current events, or heck – recite poetry or sing country songs! Whether you are a senior interested in receiving calls as part of the program, or you are interested in volunteering, please email [email protected]. * The Town of Sylvan Lake invites you to take a Twinkle Tour any time now through January 2. With beautiful light displays all over town, pack up the family for a self-guided walking or driving tour and take in the beauty of the season. Use the online map we provide (www.sylvanlake.ca/TwinkleTourLocations) or create your own route. * The Mary C. Moore Public Library in Lacombe presents The 2020 Gingerbread House Contest. Send us photos of your creations between December 1 and 18; photo entries will be displayed at the library. Houses will be judged for design, decoration, creativity and presumed flavour. Prizes awarded on December 21. For more information, please visit www.lacombelibrary.com. 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