MOUSH SARA JOHN

Weekender reporterTrap shooting is a sport

that is on the decline in the town of Stettler because of the lack of facilities, but not for Robert Docherty, who still meets up with the other members of the Stettler Trap Club to practise the sport ev-ery week.

“I have always enjoyed the outdoors with my fam-ily and began going with my dad hunting at a young age, before I could carry a gun and going out to sit with them and watch,” said Docherty. “I feel like family, friends and the outdoors is what instilled in me a love for shooting.”

Born and raised in Alix, Docherty recalls how they would dig pits in the nights, and then go early in the morning before sunrise to set up the decoys for the geese.

“I began to enjoy hunting very much, but it started by shooting geese and ducks along the Red Deer River,” added Docherty.

Looking back on how he transitioned from hunting to trap shooting, Docherty remembers a group of trap shooters form Red Deer vis-ited Alix, and showed off their skills.

“They were very good shooters, and every time they shot a perfect, they won a turkey, it was called the ‘turkey shoot’ in those days because the prize was a tur-key,” said Docherty. “That got me deeply interested into taking up trap shooting, and once I had made up my mind there was no looking back.”

Docherty started practic-ing diligently till he got to a level, which he was proud

of and joined the Edmonton gun club, and started partici-pating in competitions.

“It was quite a sport in those days, and I enjoyed the competitions hugely,” said Docherty. “And soon I was moving up in the class, which depends upon the shooter’s average, so for the 16-yard classification, which is the singles, 97 per cent and over is AA, 94 per cent and under 97 is A, 91 per cent and under 94 is B, 88 per cent and under 91 is C and under 88 per cent is D.”

Trap shooting can be done in three categories, the sin-gles, which is the 16-yard range, where the shooter hits one target, the doubles, which is the same distance, but in this case the shooter is aiming at two targets and the averages are lower com-pared to singles to be in a particular class, and finally the handicap, which has three shooting ranges 18-21.5 yards, 22-24.5 yards and 25-27 yards.

In 1972 Docherty won the city championships in Ed-monton.

At that time he was in B class.

“The win did a lot to boost my morale, and I suddenly started shooting more and practiced longer hours be-cause I wanted to move up in my class,” said Docherty.

“And soon all the hard work paid off and I was in the top class, AA and com-peted in that class in the Al-berta provincial singles.”

Docherty has won the Al-berta provincial singles three times so far, with a perfect 200/200 twice and 195/200 the third time.

“It would have been great to score a perfect the third

time around too, but I re-member how windy that day was and it was no good,” re-called Docherty.

Discussing the state of trap shooting in Stettler, Docherty feels trap shoot-ing being an expensive sport weans away youth and young adults to more main-stream categories, with more visibility.

“It is not easy to keep up with the sport, which you might say is true for any sport, because you have to invest time and resources,” said Docherty. “But with trap shooting, the ammuni-tion can be very expensive, and one can’t deny it is an expensive hobby.”

Docherty is a skilled trap

shooter, reflected in his many 100 straight pins.

“Each event has 100 tar-gets, and I try to shoot them straight, get them all in, and so far I have done a good job, I think,” said Docherty, laughing.

Reflecting on one of his favourite events, Docherty reminisces about the time he went to Vandalia, Ohio at the 100th anniversary of the grand American.

“There were 5,000 shoot-ers and the shoot went on for two weeks,” said Docherty. “It was great fun because there were 150 traps, and that is colossal!”

Docherty feels however, the sport has evolved and come a long way from the

days when there would be kids referred to as ‘pullers’ engaged in manually pulling the targets, to the now state-of-the art voice-activated au-tomated machines that can load up to 400 targets at a time.

“It’s incredible how tech-nology has changed the way targets are pulled,” said Do-cherty. “Now there are auto-mated machines, which you

speak to and the sensor will activate the target, which is usually made of clay and are about four inches in diam-eter and about three-quarters thick.”

Docherty wishes to con-tinue trap shooting as long as he can.

“I love the sport, so I think I will continue trap shooting and going out every week to practise.”

Robert Docherty – Stettler’s trap shooter par excellence

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Robert Docherty, one of the longest-serving members of the Stettler Trap Club poses with his trap-shooting gun, while his trophies and medallions decorate the wall behind him.

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Robert Docherty won the annual Cliff Kane memo-rial trap-shooting event at Vernon, British Columbia in 2010, after being tied at 96/100 with five guys. At the shoot-off Docherty scored a perfect.

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Guiding adult children to be financially successfulI think one of the most important goals that today’s

parents should set for themselves is to raise their chil-dren to be financially savvy and independent. I get to deal with too many young couples who aren’t and are drowning in debt as a result. With most families when their children reach their mid to late 20’s, they are earning income and making their own financial decisions, but they may still benefit from some gentle guidance as to budgeting and controlling debt levels.

Young people in their early to mid 20s are chal-lenged by the steep learning curve of all the ‘firsts’ they are experiencing, whether it’s their first full time job, first apartment, first car, etc. The pace does not slow down, as they may be saving for a wedding, or a house or all the expensed associated with starting a family.

On top of this period of rapid change are all the regular expenses from groceries to utilities. Plus they may have a student loan, a car loan or mortgage pay-ments to make every month. In months when their in-come is less than their expenses, credit card balances and consumer debt may creep up. The sooner these young adults learn to start balancing income and ex-penses along with keeping debt to a minimum, the better position they will be for future financial suc-cess.

I advise parents to take the initiative: Young adults may be reluctant to start a discussion about fi-nances with their parents, but grateful to discuss their concerns. Try opening the door with something like “We haven’t talked about money in a while, and we want you to know that you can come to us for advice whenever you need it.”

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Offer them objectivity: Acknowledge that you don’t have all the answers, and if appropriate suggest they make an appointment to meet with your advi-sor. Your advisor can provide expert advice, and your children may be more comfortable talking about their finances with a professional.

By raising the topic of finances, you can help your children who are young adults address small chal-lenges before they become larger or insurmountable. This is just one more way to help set up your children for long term financial success.

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Take the time to read your statement and learn about any terms you don’t understand.

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The term was coined by Dr. Nicholas A. DiNubile, an orthopedic surgeon at the Hospital of the Uni-versity of Pennsylvania, in 1999. He remarked that there was an explosion of bone and joint aches, pains, injuries, and ail-ments as the Baby Boom generation began to turn 40 and 50. The changes that occur in our bodies as we age make us vul-nerable to common exer-cise-related injuries.

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When faced with pain and inflammation it is important to combat it with an all-natural di-etary supplement such as Reeliv5 that allows you to continue living your active life.

Suzanne Tremblay, 65, of Laval, Quebec, can at-test to its effectiveness. A once a formerly active tennis and cycling enthu-siast she had to give up her activities due to the progression of her de-bilitating arthritis and os-teoarthritis over the past 10 years. “My legs were swollen and my joints and back hurt so much

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400 to 500 lbs.: 300.00 to 329.00 400 to 500 lbs.: 270.00 to 280.00

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Someone in Ohio collects bedpans. There are a lot of people who collect ink on their bodies. A man in California collected keys, a girl in Pennsylvania loves nail polish, a woman in New York collects fashion-doll parts to create jewelry. And you’ll be amazed at what can be made from collections of bones…

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Here, you’ll read about a 3,200-year-old tree, a boy with a tail, and a secret swimming pool in the middle of the desert, accessible only by “treasure hunt.” Find out about the comedian who played a trick on everybody in Hollywood and see which star was the first to have 100 million Facebook fans. Learn about funky fashion, a l o s t - l e g - t u r n e d - l a m p , ancient medical devices, things that make you say “eeeuuuuwww,” and the sad stories of the “pinhead” sisters and Julia Pastrana.

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For first-time hosts or hosts that have a large party of people to feed, preparing Thanksgiving can be a taxing task. It’s that time of year where every magazine and TV show encourages us to unleash our inner chef and decorator to throw the perfect get-together for our friends and families. But rest easy, as creating an enjoyable and festive Thanksgiving dinner doesn’t have to be as demanding or nerve-

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lisa@burmaccmechanical.comor apply in person to

6118 - 50 Ave., Stettler

Restaurant/Hotel 820

CAMERON BAY HOLDINGS INC.

o/a McDonalds’s in Ponokaand Red Deer (Gasoline Alley East and West) is now hiring full time and part time Food Service

Supervisors. Wages are between $13.95 to $16.00

per hour, depending upon experience and

qualifi cations. Candidates must be able to work a

variety of shifts and have 3 to 5 years previous experience. Must be

able to supervisor up to 20 crew. Part-time applications will be

accepted from Canadians and Permanent Residents. Apply in person 4419 Hwy 2A, Ponoka, 37479 Hwy 2, Red Deer, and 37428 Hwy 2, Red Deer or email re-

sume to cbay22@telus.net or fax to 403-783-4251.

Help WantedSales Position

Temporary Maternity Leave

The Stettler Independent is currently seeking an individual to ll a temporary position within our sales team.

This is a commission based position offering full bene ts and a fun working environment. The individual must possess great customer service skills, be able to meet and work within deadlines. Sales experience within the newspaper industry is not required but would be an asset. Must have valid drivers license and a reliable vehicle.

Please mail or drop off your Resume at:Publisher

Stettler IndependentBox 310, Stettler, AB T0C 2L0

Only those interviewed will be contacted.

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INSIDE SALES POSITIONJOB DUTIES:

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Merchandising Good Communication Skills Outgoing Personality & Self Starter

Knowledge of Building Materials would be an asset

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Annual General MeetingAnnual General MeetingOctober 7, 2015 at 7:00 p.m.October 7, 2015 at 7:00 p.m.

Upstairs Boardroom at Stettler Recreation CentreUpstairs Boardroom at Stettler Recreation Centre

Please attend! Have your opinion heard! If you have a child Please attend! Have your opinion heard! If you have a child participating in indoor or outdoor soccer and always wonder participating in indoor or outdoor soccer and always wonder “why don’t they do that?” COME! We welcome your input and “why don’t they do that?” COME! We welcome your input and ideas! Many hands make light work!ideas! Many hands make light work!

Red Willow Pork Farm is now accepting applications for

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

at our pork farming operation near Stettler, AB. We offer competitive wages ($14-18 per hour), health plan, RRSP contributions and production bonuses. This position is for full time continuous employment. Requirements:- Driver's license- Speak, read and write English. - Be mechanically inclined- Willingness to work in a high health facility with animals present- Be able to lift 50 pounds and be physically t- Ability to do minor welding and basic mechanical work- Be willing to solve problems and work independently- Have a great attitude and be willing to learn

Email resume with references to Daryl Possberg at dpossberg@sunhavenfarms.com

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Misc.Help 880ACADEMIC Express

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Buy & Sell#1500 - #1990

Aircraft ..............................1510Antiques & Art ..................1520Auctions ............................1530Bicycles ............................1540Building Supplies ..............1550Business Machines ..........1560Cameras & Accessories ..1570Children’s Items ................1580Clothing ............................1590Computers ........................1600Concert & Event Tickets ..1610Equipment - Misc. ............1620Equipment - Heavy ..........1630Tools ................................1640Farmers’ Market &Food Basket......................1650Firewood ..........................1660Lumber ............................1670Garden Supplies ..............1680Lawn Tractors ..................1690Health, Dietary, Beauty ....1700Household Appliances......1710Household Furnishings ....1720TV’s, Stereos, VCR’s ........1730Hot Tubs & Accessories ..1740Jewellery ..........................1750Kid’s Deals........................1755Misc. For Sale ..................1760Musical Instruments..........1770Music Lessons..................1780Piano & Organs ................1790Office Supplies ................1800Pets & Supplies ................1810Pet Services ....................1820Cats ..................................1830Dogs ................................1840Sports Cards ....................1850Sporting Goods ................1860Collectors’ Items ..............1870Swap, Barter & Trade ......1880Travel Packages ..............1900Wedding Supplies ............1910Recycled Products............1920Wanted to Buy ..................1930Items to Give Away ..........1940

Auctions 1530Canadian Texas Longhorn

Association PresentsSELECT

LONGHORN SALESept 26th at the Calnash Ag Event Centre -East Building, Ponoka, AB.

Activities all day10:00 am Horn Measuring

Bull Alley -all day11:30 Heifer Futurity

1:00 pm Lunch2:00 pm Select Texas

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Auctions 1530UPCOMING ESTATE

AUCTIONS Wed. Sept. 16, at 6 pm. and

Wed. Sept, 30 at 6 pm.

both at The Moose Hall, 2 miles south of Ponoka on

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Big Strapper Auction403-782-5693

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HouseholdFurnishings1720

KING and Queen Size Beds are on SALE

We have total 70 Queen Beds and 4 King Beds (included Head Boards,

Box Frames, Box Springs and Mattresses) for SALE. Everything is in excellent

condition, Mattresses have always been covered by a

mattress protector. Just $150 for Queen and $170 for King ones. If you are

interested Please feel free to call me at 403-742-3391

or email me at super8stettler@shaw.ca

For Rent#3000 - #3200

Acreages/Farms ..............3010Houses/Duplexes ............3020Condos/Townhouses........3030Manufactured Homes ......3040Four Plexes/Six Plexes ....3050Suites ..............................3060Cottages/Seasonal ..........3070Roommates Wanted ........3080Rooms for Rent................3090Motels/Hotels ..................3100Offices ..............................3110Stores/Commercial ..........3120Industrial ..........................3130Warehouse Space............3140Garage Space..................3150Storage Space ................3160Land ................................3170Pasture ............................3180Mobile Lot ........................3190Misc. for Rent ..................3200

Wanted to Rent#3250 - #3390

Acreages/Farms ..............3255Houses/Duplexes ............3260Suites ..............................3270Rooms..............................3280Manufactured Homes ......3290Housesitting Wanted ........3300Garage Space..................3310Storage Space ................3320Stores/Commercial ..........3330Office Space ....................3340Industrial ..........................3350Warehouse Space............3360Resorts & Cottages..........3370Pasture/Land....................3380Mobile Lot ........................3390

Houses/Duplexes 3020

1520 SQ FT, 3 bedroom lakefront home @Buffalo

Sands (11m nw of Erskine)fully furnished & winterized$1500/mo. (util. incl) Avail. Oct 15/15 - June 15th/16

(neg) 403-225-3044

StorageSpace 3160

BusinessesFor Sale 4140

Houses/Duplexes 30202 BDRM. house in Stettler

near main street, $1100/mo. utils. included,

DD same, avail.Jan. 1, ref’s req’d. Call Clint

403-742-9729

IN HALKIRK: a beautiful village has 1 level

cottage home, 2 bdrms., washer, dryer, fridge &

stove included. Close to elementary Catholic

School & bus for high school. $700. rent/dd.

+ utilities. Call 780-583-3280

SMALL house in Donalda w/private deck, fenced yard, garage, can be 1 or 2 bdrm. $700/mo. + utils, n/s, 403-883-2819

STETTLER 3 bdrm. 2 bath split level house w/deck & fenced yard, ref’s. & SD

403-740-6782

ManufacturedHomes 3040

BUFFALO LAKE/ROCHON SANDS

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1-403-742-0024 avail. Oct.1, 2015

Suites 30602 BDRM suite in tri-plex

unit, rent/dd $800, ref. req., avail. Sept. 1. Contact Clint at 403-742-9729

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1 & 2 Bedroom, furnished kitchenette suites.

All utilities, cable, internet.Avail. immediately

Kimberly 403-690-5828

Real Estate#4000 - #4190

Realtors & Services..........4010Houses for Sale................4020Houses Wanted................4030Condos/Townhouses ........4040Acreages ..........................4050Acreages Wanted ............4060Farms/Land ......................4070Farms/Land Wanted ........4080Manufactured/Mobile Homes ..................4090Income Property ..............4100Commercial Property ......4110Industrial Property ............4120Cottages/Resort Property ..4130Businesses for Sale..........4140Buildings for Sale ............4150Lots for Sale ....................4160Out of Town Property ......4170Investment Opportunities ..4180Mortgages Bought/Sold....4190

HousesFor Sale 4020HOUSE for sale. 4 bed-room home, 937 sq. ft., downstairs all developed, clean & well kept, 4003-59A St. Close. Priced to sell. Only $187,500. Phone 403-742-2232.

Farms/Land 4070*** Farm Land 4 Sale! ***3 Km North of hwy 53. OnQE 2 freeway. 140 acresCultivated #1 soil. phone 1-403-358-2289 $4,000.

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Public Notices ..................6010Special Features ..............6050

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Various sizes. Protectedby security alarm and

fenced and lightedperimeter. Owner:

Reg and Darlene Hunter403-740-9283 or

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Established business with good potentialand highway traffi c.

Serious inquiries only!

403-742-5406 (after 11am)

403-430-0062 (anytime)

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Phone JohnPhone John780-975-5343780-975-5343

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No Job Too Big or SmallNo Job Too Big or Small

Central Alberta Co-op Ltd.is a diverse co-operative retailing organization with over

65,000 members in the Central Alberta area. We are currently recruiting for:

Gas Bar Cashier and Pump Attendant @ Stettler Gas Bar & Car Wash

Currently recruiting for: Gas Bar Cashier - Casual Part Time Position: < 24 hours/week Evening availability for weekends and some weekdays Pump Attendant - Regular Part Time Position: 24-36 hours/week Flexible availability for afternoon/ evening shifts

Duties include: Customer service, operate cash register, dispense fuel as required, stocking and general housekeeping.

Central Alberta Co-op offers competitive salary, excellent benefi ts, training opportunities.

Apply in person: 4821 - 62 St., Stettler, AB Email: c.krogman@centralab.coop

Fax: 403-742-3098Central Alberta Co-op Ltd.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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LAND FOR SALENE 25-40-14 W4 - 150 AcresSE 25-40-14 W4 - 143 AcresN 1/2 23-40-14 W4 - 200 AcresN 1/2 15-40-14 W4 - 145 Acres brokes, 145 Acres pasture - $3900.00 Oil Revenue per yearNE 1-41-13 W4 - 110 Acres broke, 40 Acres pastureAny or all bids not necessarily accepted.Please mail bids to: Allan PerreaultLand Tenders, Box 126, Galahad, AB T0B 1R0Please include a $10,000.00 deposit for each quarter. Cheques will be returned for unsuccessful bidders.Bids must be in by Octber 15, 2015. Any questions please call 780-583-2191

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Now is the time to take a few precautionary steps towards the utmost se-curity of your home and family in the event of ex-treme weather occurrenc-es, say officials observ-ing climate change. You may be doing so already, but recent survey find-ings show that most Ca-nadians are worried about the ability to cope with damage caused by severe wind, fire, and flooding. Safety is the main preoc-cupation, but so are the costs associated with de-struction and loss.

“One answer that solves many issues is to opt for the strongest impact-resilient house available,” says Keven Rector at Nudura, a lead-ing name in building with insulated concrete forms. “This ICF method is an advanced departure from traditional wood fram-ing – and our Canadian design is recognized to be even more efficient. At the construction site, these compact concrete forms interlock (like Lego) to build a rock sol-id envelope from 10 to 30 centimetres thick.”

And, says Rector, this construction innovation gives homeowners far more for their invest-

ment, such as:Walls to weather any

storm – If high winds and fire are a concern, data shows that an ICF home delivers hurricane and tornado impact-resis-tance up 402 kilometers per hour – and the fire protection rating is up to four hours.

Energy bills with a smile – Concrete walls vastly reduce air infiltra-tion as compared to wood walls and that is the key to lower energy consump-tion. This saving is even more pronounced, says Rector, if builders use the most advanced ICFs available. The Canadi-

an design, for instance, combines two panels of thick (EPS) foam with the structural strength and thermal mass of con-crete. The resulting enve-lope produces an energy efficiency rating as high as R-50 (compared to an average R20 in wood structures) saving you

up to 50 per cent on your utility bills.

Temperature consis-tency – The outside cold air easily travels through wood-framed walls caus-ing thermal bridging and that causes drafts and chilly spots inside your home. Walls with a solid concrete core pre-vent thermal bridging so even temperatures result throughout the house.

Better, breathable air – Mould, mildew, and toxins associated with wood structures are also diminished.

Shut out the noise – Solid concrete is an ef-fective sound barrier. It dampens sound vibra-tions from outside noise such as traffic, trains, and neighborhood par-ties. This internal peace and quiet is a welcomed bonus.

Rock solid asset – It is generally expected that a stronger, safer, storm resistant, greener home – and one that is cost ef-ficient with less mainte-nance and repair – will steadily increase in resale value.

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Many people feed their lawns ev-ery other month throughout the spring and summer months. But did you know that fall feeding is considered the most important application of the year? A lawn fed three to four times a year develops a deep root system to

resist heat, drought, and wear. It also develops thick green top growth to naturally resist weeds, disease, and in-sects. Feeding when the grass no lon-ger needs mowing, before the ground freezes, gives the lawn the extra nutri-ents it needs to survive the winter and

bounce back in spring.Look for a fertilizer with higher

nitrogen (N) and potassium content (K), the first and last numbers on the bag. These are the nutrients that help promote a stronger root structure, dis-ease resistance, and hardiness in cold weather.

A properly-fed lawn produces a deeper root structure, capable of reaching water deeply stored in the soil. Fertilizer doesn’t go bad if it’s kept dry, so you can safely use any leftovers from the previous year.

Here are some tips to help you put your lawn to bed for the winter:

1. Review your fertilizer options at a lawn and garden centre by reading the bag.

2. Use a quality spreader or hand-held model to ensure even feeding.

3. Don’t apply if heavy rain is ex-pected, and ensure the last application is on before the ground is frozen.

4. Fertilizer can only do its job if it’s on your lawn or garden. Sweep any fertilizer that lands on sidewalks or driveways back onto the lawn, avoid-ing sewers and waterways.

Additional tips are available online at fertilizercanada.ca/greenerworld.

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