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Page 1: Citadel Community Cleanup Event · 2013. 9. 30. · Community News CITADEL LINK SEPTEMBER 2012 5 The Citadel Community Association Board normally meets the last Tuesday of each month

SEPTEMBER 2012THE OFFICIAL VOICE OF THE CITADEL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

Citadel Community Cleanup Event

Opening for Vice-President

Free Women’s ESL Group

Welcome Back to

Hawkwood/Citadel Scouts!

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Membership questions?Email [email protected]

Citadel Community Association860 Citadel Drive N.W.Calgary, AB, T3G 4B8

(Please note: this is only a mailbox)www.citadelca.ab.ca

[email protected]

Newsletter Submissions and Classified Ad Inquiries:[email protected]

The Citadel Link is published 12 times a year and delivered toresidents of Citadel by Canada Post. This newsletter is also available

for pickup from local retail outlets.

Article submission deadlines are the 8th of each month, prior to thedistribution month. The ad booking deadline is the 14th of the month,

prior to the distribution month.

Board of DirectorsPresident: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kelly ReidVice President: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VacantTreasurer: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Simon JacksonSecretary: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Karen MillsAdministration: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Erika RauserCatholic School Liaison: . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fran CarelliCommunications/ Newsletter Editor: . . . . . . . . . . . . . James TempletonCommunity Engagement: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VacantEvents: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Debbie ShelstadFacilities: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Graham FarquharsonFundraising: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Corey FeodoroffLot Levy: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Catherine WallMemberships: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VacantPublic School Liaison: . . . . . . . . . . . Corey FeodoroffVolunteer Coordinator: . . . . . . . . . . .Angela Henders

Citadel Community AssociationMembership Drive

NEW MEMBERSHIP

RENEWALCurrent membership #__________

Date: _____________________________Name: ____________________________Address: ____________________________________________________________Postal Code:________________________Phone: ____________________________E-mail: ____________________________Number of People in Household: _______ Signature:__________________________

Mail this form, along with a cheque for $25.00, to 860 Citadel Drive NW, Calgary, AB T3G 4B8 (note: this is a post box address only).

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The Citadel Community Association Board normally meets the last Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the boardroom of the Hamptons Co-op, unless otherwise specified.

Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 25.

Meetings are open to the public. Please email [email protected] for more information.

Citadel Monthly Meetings

Visit our website at www.citadelca.ab.ca and take part in our online poll, where we ask Citadel residents to voice their opinions on a variety of community issues.

Our current question is: Will you make use of the Community Clean-Up event?

Citadel Residents: Tell Us What You Think!

Visit us today to give us your feedback! If you have an idea for something you would like to see on the website, please email [email protected].

We would like to thank Run Digital (www.rundigital.ca), the official printer for the Citadel Community Association, for their generous donation of signage for all of our events!

Opening for Vice-President of Community Association

Angelique Templeton, Vice-President of the CCA, has chosen to resign her position effective immediately to focus her time on family and other commit-ments. We wish her well, and thank her for her time served as Vice-President in 2012 and as Events Director in 2011.

If you are interested in joining the Board for the remainder of the year (and hope-fully, into the next!) we would love to have you! No experience is necessary, and time commitments vary depending on the time of year, upcoming events, etc. Please email [email protected] for more information, and look for the position descriptions online.

It’s Your LinkThe Citadel Link is your link into what is going on with the Citadel Community Association Board; it provides information on your commu-nity and city and it highlights topics of interest.

The newsletter is produced monthly, isdistributed to every door in Citadeland is also available from the CitadelCorner at Esso.

We want to hear from you! Does the Link meet your needs? Is there some topic you would like to see covered? Are you interested in submitting your own article for possible inclusion?

Let us know your feedback bycontacting [email protected].

Texting During Meetings DisrespectfulStaples Advantage Canada, got a bit curious about how their clients—largely office workers—feel about mobile phone use during meetings.

About 60% of survey respondents indicated that they believe texting or answering emails during a business meeting is disre-spectful. Only 2% said no, it's not disrespectful. Others (39%) prefer to judge based on the role of the person, choosing “It depends on his or her job requirements.”

News Canada

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Citadel Community Association Membership Benefits

Have you bought or renewed your Citadel Community Association Membership Yet?! October was the start of the new year. Membership to the Citadel Community Associa-tion gives you...

Cost: A one-year Membership to The Citadel Community Association costs $25. Upon receipt of payment, you will be provided with a Membership card, which is valid from October to October of each calendar year.

Here’s what you get for only $25 a year: • Special Events (Stampede Breakfast

& Winter Gala)• The Citadel Link Community News-

letter Monthly• Citadel Association website

www.citadelca.ab.ca • Ice Maintenance equipment and sup-

plies• Building fund for a future small

community center• Association and Public Meetings• Annual Insurance Premiums for the

community site and equipment• Monitoring green-space maintenance

quality• Bulletin Boards• Sports Association user fees and

insurance• Free access to tennis courts and bas-

ketball court• One of the best community hockey

rinks in the City• Volunteer appreciation• Landscape/Christmas Light Awards• Citadel Block Watch is a sub-com-

mittee of the Citadel Community Association

Most importantly membership gives you a Community Association that

supports Citadel residents in a myriad of Community, City and Provincial issues, such as enhanced maintenance of the community, traffic concerns, program funding, local development, and much more.

Who Benefits from Community As-sociation Funds?• Residents who have concerns within

the community. Volunteers with the community association handle these concerns and liaise with The City of Calgary, the province of Alberta, or the government of Canada.

• Residents who have children who use the hockey and free-skate rinks, tennis and basketball courts, play areas, parks, and Park ‘n Play pro-grams. These items are very expen-sive to maintain and replace.

• Residents who have children in organized sports. The community association pays for the insurance for these sports. This is why it is man-datory that parents must purchase a Membership if their children wish to register for organized sports.

• Residents who enjoy the safety of traffic lights at major intersections along Country Hills Blvd. It was the Citadel Community Association that was instrumental in getting the city to install these traffic lights.

ClassifiedsWEST CITADEL BEFORE & AF-TER SCHOOL CARE. Serving Cita-del Park & Arbour Lake school grades 1-6 (6:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.). Breakfast & snacks. Close to parks & school bus stops. Reasonable rates. Serving Calgarians for 16 years. References on request. Please call Cathy at 403-286-3124 for info.

LITTLE MINDS, BIG LEARNERS DAY HOME. Hands on learning fo-cused on social, physical, intellectual and emotional development. Healthy snacks and lunch provided accord-ing to Canadian food guide. Located at 141 Citadel Bluff Close. Contact Delara at 403-208-8336.

PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANT. Offering Accounting, Personal & Corporate Tax, GST, Payroll, Related Services at Reasonable Price. Contact: Ranjan Nandy, CGA, Citadel Drive, 403-467-9712.

CJ’S PLAYHOUSE. “Meeting your child care needs with quality service”. Qualified Teacher. ECE, Level III. Call 403-863-8918 or email [email protected].

"Even after all this time, The sun never says to the earth, "You owe me." Look what happens with a love like that. It lights the whole sky."

Hafiz of Persia

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Please check the month(s) the ad will run:

Ad text (please print):

Amount Paid (enclosed with this form):

January February March April May June July August September October November December

Payment Method: Cash Cheque (Please make cheques out to: Citadel Community Association)

Calling all Babysitters!Are you 12 years or older? Have you taken a babysitting course? (Avail-able at the Crowfoot YMCA and other places).

If you would like to advertise yourname, age, and phone number infuture issues of the Link, with aparent’s permission (for those 12 to 17years of age), please go to the Citadelwebsite and download the waiver form(http://www.citadelca.ab.ca/groups-babysitters.php). Get a parent tocomplete the form and send it to theCitadel Community Association at theaddress on the form. If at some point in the future you decide you no longer want your name on this list, then you must contact us via phone or e-mail and let us know.

Note: The Citadel Community Association and the Citadel Link are only compiling and publishing a list of names. We are not responsible for any other services with respect to this listing. The employer takes on full responsibility of interviewing and hiring the babysitters and the parents of the babysitters are responsible for screening the prospective employer of their child.

Available Babysitters:Grace - 20 years old, 403-830-4149 (c) or 403-239-7690 (h)Tyneka - 12 years old, 403-697-1460Caitlin - 16 years old, 403-275-0516Bailey - 12 years old, 403-208-0057 (h) or 403-796-7233 (c)Kathy - Adult, 403-241-8896Dannea Minty - 14 years old, 403-547-7477Kassaundra - 12 years old, 403-453-4323Megan - 13 years old, 403-651-1235Hailey - 23 years old, 403- 366-5142Breton - 12 years old, 403-239-2748 Cassandra - 14 years old, 403-208-5024

Andrew - 13 years old, 403-275-0516Kamilah - 12 years old, 403-547-3197Sadie - 12 years old, 403-239-7784Elise - 15 years old, 403-286-3712Seanna - 14 years old, 403-547-7799Catherine – 15 years old, 403-719-6792Chantal – 12 years old, 403-241-6836 or 403-241-9010Emily – 14 years old, 403-276-6205Sami – 12 years old, 403-208-5024

Please fill out the form, put it in an envelope with your payment and place in the drop box at the ESSO station.Fees per issue: $15.00 for up to 25 words, $25.00 for 26 - 50 words, $35.00 for 51 - 75 words.The maximum per ad is 75 words (no exceptions). Maximum number of ads per advertiser is 2 per issue.DEADLINE: 5th of each month, prior to issue month. For example, for the March issue, the ad form would need to be submitted by Feb. 5th. For more info, please contact [email protected].

Classified Ad Form Citadel Community Association

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Community ConnectionCitadel Community Clean-Up Event

Free Women’s ESL GroupMeet your neighbours and practice English! Do you want to improve your English? Do you want to meet new women in the Citadel neighbourhood? Drop in at one of our weekly NFNG groups (New Friends and Neighbour-hood Groups). We meet every week for 2 hours and practice English, talk about life, tell our stories, have fun, and learn new things! There is no cost. There are no immigration requirements and no minimum English requirement! It’s free and we have free childcare for kids 6 months old to 6 years old. Visit one of our 16 locations throughout Calgary, including three in the Citadel area:

• Edgemont Group: 224 Edgeburn Lane NW every Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. starting on September 12

• Beddington Group: 16 Bermuda Drive NW (Agape Language Cen-tre) every Tuesday from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. starting on September 11

• Varsity Group: 4612 Varsity Drive

Saturday, September 15, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

CLEANING UP THE BASEMENT, THE GARAGE, OR THE YARD? WE’RE HERE TO HELP!

The Citadel Community Associa-tion, in partnership with The City of Calgary, are proud to present the first annual Community Clean-up Event! Everyone has garbage or donatable items that accumulate over the months, so why not get rid of it all on one day?

On September 15th, two City of Calgary packer trucks will be on-site in Citadel for household garbage and other waste, and a charitable orga-nization will also attend for donate-able household items that are in good condition and re-useable.The event is free to all Citadel Com-munity Association members, with a small fee/donation for all non-mem-bers.

Check out www.citadelca.ab.ca for further details on the City of Cal-gary’s disposal and recycling program (i.e., a list of what you can throw out and recycle).

The following items may NOT be placed in the packer trucks: tires, home appliances, paint, household chemicals, propane tanks, microwaves, car batteries, home electronics, liquids, metals, glass.

Volunteers needed for the clean-up! To volunteer, please call Karen Mills at 403-238-1364.

NW (Varsity Acres Church Café) every Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. starting on September 11

For more information, please contact Marilee Campbell at [email protected] or by phone at 403-444-1752.

Community Donations Support Local ProgramsVolunteers for The Kidney Founda-tion, Southern Alberta Branch, will be in Citadel canvasing door to door from Oct. 8 – 26. With Kidney Disease on the rise in Southern Alberta, the Foun-dation asks you to consider supporting our mission by supporting the efforts of our volunteers.All money raised will help the Founda-tion fund innovative kidney research and provide education and support to Albertans living with kidney disease.Watch for volunteers in your area. And, when a volunteer calls on you, please give generously. If you miss your volunteer, or would prefer to donate with a credit card online, please visit www.kidneyfoundation.ab.ca.

Keep Your Engine Running This Winter“An antifreeze/coolant protects the engine from boiling over in the summer and from freezing up in the winter,” says Jay Buckley, an ASE-certified master mechanic and technical training manager for Fram Group. “It also helps fight corrosion inside the cooling system to prolong engine life.”

As winter approaches, a service professional should check your engine's antifreeze/coolant condition and freeze protection. If required, the entire system should be drained and flushed out before adding new antifreeze/coolant.

News Canada

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Welcome Back to Hawkwood/Citadel Scouts!

The Hawkwood #214 pack draws its members from both the Citadel and Hawkwood communities. As the summer hiatus ends, another season of scouting begins. This year, like years past, promises to be filled with excellent and educational experiences for our children. “Scouting offers fun adventures for young people aged 5 to 26 allowing them to discover new things and experiences they wouldn’t find elsewhere” (Scouts Canada).

Scouts provides their pack with week-ly meetings, opportunities to learn and grow, outdoor excursions, camps and much more! Parent commitment includes: helping with bottle drives, accompanying your young child on some activities, and supporting your child’s growth. Meeting Times

• Venturers (Grades 9-12/Ages 14-17) Alternate Mondays, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., at St. Thomas United Church

• Scouts (Grades 6-9/Ages 11-14) Mondays, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., at the Hawkwood School gym

• Cubs (Grades 3-5/Ages 8-10) Tuesdays, 7:15 p.m. – 8:15 p.m., at the Hawkwood School gym

• Beavers (ECS-Grade 2/Ages 5-7) Tuesdays, 6:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m., at the Hawkwood School gym

Registration Registration for new members will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 12, from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at St. Thomas United Church, 100 Hawkwood Bou-levard. NW or can be done by contact-ing the Registrar at [email protected].

Cost1) $168 /youth (3rd child pays $88)2) $150/family dated Mar. 15, 2013

for the bottle drive deposit3) $150//family dated Aug. 15, 2013

for the volunteer deposit

More information regarding registra-tion, including registration forms, can be found on our website: http://www.calgaryarea.com/nw/hawkwood/scouts/hawkwoodscouts.htm

For our supporters in the community, please be aware that popcorn sales and bottle drives provide our pack with necessary funds for programming. All support is greatly appreciated!

The first bottle drive is scheduled for September 22. If you are donating bottles, please place bottles/cans in bags clearly labelled “Scouts” at the end of your driveway, or in a place that is visible to the collecting scouts, by the morning of the drive. Thank you again for all of the com-munity support we receive. We look forward to another year of scouting with you!

Crowfoot LibraryPrograms for Children and Youth• Drop-in Family Storytimes: Sat. &

Wed. 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Ages 2 – 5 with caregiver.

• Grandparent’s Family Storytime: Sep. 10, 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Ages 2 – 5 with caregiver.

• A Very Stinky Storytime: Sep. 18, 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Ages 3 – 5.

• Bear Gets Ready for Bed: Sep. 21, 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 am. Ages 2 – 5 with caregiver.

• Favourite Fairy Tales: Sep. 25, 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 am. Ages 2 – 5 with caregiver.

• Pajama Storytime: Sep. 27, 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Ages 2 – 5 with caregiver.

Programs for Adults• Phone Camera Artistry: Sep. 11,

7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.• Getting Started Homeschooling:

Sep. 12, 10:30 am – 12:30 p.m.• Personality Types: Sep. 12,

6:00 p.m. – 8:30 pm.• Saving Lives With CPR A: Sep. 15,

12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.• Magnificent Aurora Borealis:

Sep. 19, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.• Fiction Hunters: Sep. 22, 2:00 p.m.

– 3:30 p.m.• Citizen Preparation Class: Sep. 23,

1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.• Film, Then and Now: Sep. 27,

7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Visit www.calgarypubliclibrary.com for more information on these programs. Registration is required for all programs unless otherwise noted.

"In all things of nature there is something of the marvelous."

Aristotle

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Give Them A Brake Emergency vehicles – do you know what to do?

Do you know what to do when you hear a siren or see the flashing lights of an emergency vehicle approach-ing?

In an emergency, every second counts – Police, Fire and Emergency Medi-cal Services (EMS) personnel need you to clear the way as quickly and safely as possible.

The Calgary Police Service recom-mends treating every emergency vehicle as if it was going to your own home or was on the way to help someone you know.

Here’s how to let emergency vehicles pass you safely:

• When you see an emergency ve-hicle behind you on an undivided road, immediately pull over to the right-hand curb and come to a complete stop.

• If you are travelling on a one-way street or on a road divided by a median, pull over to the right whenever possible; otherwise pull over to the nearest curb.

• It is also important to pull over to the right if an emergency vehicle is driving towards you, as this will give the vehicle room to pass if traffic is blocking its path.

• Once the emergency vehicle has gone by, pause and shoulder check or look ahead to ensure that no other emergency vehicles are fol-lowing the first one. (You must wait until the emergency vehicle

is at least 150 metres in front of you before driving on.)

• If you are already stopped for a red light and an emergency vehi-cle comes up behind you, get out of the way as soon as it is safe to do so. This might mean you have to turn away from your intended destination, but it will help the emergency vehicle get through the intersection faster.

• If you approach an intersection and hear a siren but don’t see an emergency vehicle, slow down and cautiously check all directions before proceeding, even at a green light.

• Frequently check your mirrors while you are driving, to stay aware of what other drivers are doing around you. You may not hear sirens, but if you notice other vehicles pulling over to the curb, you should stop as well.

• A loud stereo or talking on your cell phone can interfere with your ability to hear sirens, so it is best to keep the music low and the phone turned off.

Remember: Slow down when lights are flashing. When you pass a police cruiser, ambulance, fire truck or tow truck that is parked with its lights flashing, it is very important to slow down — people might be working near those vehicles. The same goes for construction zones. Here’s what to do:

• When approaching an emergency vehicle, reduce your speed to under 60 km/h unless the posted speed limit is lower.

• If you are on a multi-lane high-way, those travelling in the lane closest to the emergency vehicles must reduce their speed. You can continue at the posted speed limit in the inner lane as long as there is at least one lane between you and the emergency vehicles.

• Fines for failure to abide by these rules are approximately double the amount of fines issued for regular speeding tickets.

For more information about emer-gency vehicle safety, visit the Cal-gary Police Service website at www.calgarypolice.ca and click on Traffic Safety.

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Calgary Connection781 Air Cadet Squadron New Recruit Presentation: Sep. 12, 7:00 p.m. at our offices in the Vecova Centre, 3304-33 St. N.W. Bring your birth certificate, Alberta Health Care Card and your par-ent or guardian. For youth aged 12 to 19 interested in making new friends while learning valuable skills. For more infor-mation visit, http://781aircadets.ca/.

Vocal Latitudes Wants You! We are a mixed-voice, world music, com-munity choir based in central Calgary. Looking for new singers in all voices. Choral experience is not necessary, no auditions. Rehearsals are Tuesday evenings at the Unitarian Church of Calgary. Call Frank at 403-277-5295 or e-mail [email protected] for more information.

Free Dance Lessons: Week of Sep. 10. The University of Calgary Ballroom Dance Club functions in several loca-tions in Calgary, and in Cochrane, under the instruction of trained volunteers and professional instructors. A partner is not required. For more information, visit www.ucalgaryballroomdance.ca or call 403-220-0049.

Global Festival Sale: Oct. 26 – 28 at Woodcliff United Church, 5010 Spruce Dr. S.W. International Fair Trade mar-ketplace with wonderful handcrafted treasures that provides an opportunity for families in the developing world to support themselves with dignity. No admission cost. For more information, visit www.woodcliffunited.com.

Super Rummage Sale: Hosted by the Samaritan Club of Calgary. Sat. Sep. 29, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Hillhurst-Sunnyside Community Centre, 1320- 5th Ave. N.W. All items bargain priced: collectables, clothing, toys, tools,

household items, shoes, jewelry, etc. All proceeds to needy Calgarians.

Red Cross Babysitting Certificate course: Sat. Sep. 29, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at St. Thomas United Church, 100 Hawkwood Blvd. N.W. Registra-tion fee of $47.25 required with registra-tion before Sep. 25. Offered by Health Education Inc. Call 403-241-0366 for more information.

604 Air Cadet Squadron Open House:Sep. 11, 6:30 p.m. at the Mewata Armoury, 801-11th St. S.W. Pro-vides youth aged 12 to 19 with the opportunity to develop attributes in leadership, citizenship, and physical fitness. For more information, visit www.604moose.ca.

Calgary Interfaith Food Bank 8th Annual Citywide Food Drive: In 2008, we set the Guinness World Record for the most food collected in a single day in a single municipal jurisdiction. Let's do it again! Between Sep. 4 and 6, volunteers will distrib-ute bags to homes. Fill your bag with non-perishable food items and leave it on your front step for collection prior to 9:00 a.m. on the morning of Sat. Sep. 8. For more information, contact Marvin Clifton at 403-257-8438.

Bags, Babies and Beyond Handcraft Sale: Oct. 19 – 20 at the South Cal-gary Community Association, 3130 16 St. SW. Quality Handcrafted items. Visit www. ujamaagrandmas.com for more information.

#22 Sea Cadets Open House: Sep-tember 11, 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at HMCS Tecumseh, 1820 24 St. S.W. Bring your birth certificate, Alberta Health Care Card and your parent or

guardian. For youth aged 12 to 18 looking for opportunities to meet new friends in a rewarding, exciting and adventurous environment. For more information visit www.undaunted.ca.

Calgary Reads Volunteer Tutors: Calgary Reads is a not-for-profit organization that helps kids learn to read. Our primary program trains volunteer tutors to work one-on-one with struggling Grade 1 and 2 readers. If you love reading and working with children, consider becoming a trained volunteer tutor. We offer free training sessions that start in September. Tutor-ing is provided at no cost to families. Learn more at www.calgaryreads.com.

Calgary Association of Lifelong Learners (CALL): The city's newest adult learning group will be having a Fall Launch on Sep. 6 at the Triwood Community Association Hall, 2244 Chicoutimi Dr. N.W., 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. and a Stampede Breakfast on Sep. 8 at the Rosedale Community Association Hall, 901 11th Ave. N.W., 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. The very first Stampede, back in 1912, was held in September of that year. For more info, visit www.calgarylifelonglearners.ca.

City of Calgary Recreation Centen-nial: In September, we’re celebrating ‘Culture’ and Calgary, as the Culture Capital of Canada in 2012. Join us for:• Calgary 2012 Culture Days:

Sep. 28, 29 & 30, Olympic Plaza. www.calgary2012.com

• Sport Day in Canada: Sep. 29, various City of Calgary Recreation facilities. www.calgary.ca/recreation

• Doors Open YYC: Sep. 29 & 30, Southland Leisure Centre.

For info: www.calgary.ca/rec100.

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New Transit BylawNew Transit Bylaw Offences are proposed:a) preventing or interfering with the operation of a transit vehicleb) impeding a transit employee in operation of a transit vehicle, andc) interfering with a window, door, or equipment of a transit vehicle, so as to delay departure or cause a safety concern.

The bylaw dealing with charging fares for dogs; having food and drink on a transit vehicle; carrying skis in an upright position; bringing baby bug-gies on board a transit vehicle; and Director approval for use of electronic devices would be repealed.

New rules require dogs to be on a leash and other animals in a cage or carrier; provide for peak-time exemp-tions for customers who use folding bicycles, as well as the minimum age of 16 for bicycle boarders; and add provisions for motorized devices, uni-

cycles and push scooters.

The City believes that adding Board-ing Zones on the platforms at 7th Avenue will reduce the chance of a constitutional challenge. Electronic fares will be part of the Connect Card program. The impact of increasing the fare evasion fine from $150 to $250 will be $750,000.

Of those Fare evaders who responded to a survey:• 45% were in their 20s• 35% earned $35,000 to $65,000• 43% were on their way to work• 77% use Transit as their main trans-

portation• 55% use single fare• 73% travel 6 or more stations• 38% were not checked previously• 58% had been ticketed before• 91% would pay if they saw more

Peace Officers

Anne Burke

Get Involved! It’s Your CityCitizens are invited to apply for mem-bership to the 2013 Calgary Assess-ment Review Board (ARB), and/or Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (SDAB), and/or the Licence and Community Standards Appeal Board (LCSAB).

A member of any administrative tri-bunal would benefit from experience interpreting and applying procedural rules.

Specifically, members of: • ARB should have a background in

law, assessment, real estate, property

management, property development or property appraisal.

• SDAB should have experience in architecture, law, engineering/con-struction or urban planning/develop-ment.

• LCSAB should have the ability to read, understand, and interpret com-plex municipal bylaws.

For additional eligibility requirements or information, call 403-268-5888 or visit calgary.ca/cityclerks. Interested in applying? Please mark with ARB, SDAB and/or LCSAB and forward ap-plications to [email protected].

Why Bite into Organic?

September 22-29 is National Organic Week so this is a well-timed opportu-nity to consider how our food is grown and its impact on the environment. Accord-ing to Helen Sherrard, president of the Canadian Health Food Association (CHFA), “Knowing a few key things about organic foods will help guide peoples' decisions when making their food purchases.”

CHFA suggests these top three reasons to bite into organic:

• Peace of mind: If you want to avoid synthetic pesticides, hormones, genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and antibiotics, as well as purchase products that are good for the environment, choosing organic produce is the way to go. The or-ganic food claim is inspected and verified against government regula-tions and national standards, unlike the claim “natural.”

• Conserve energy: Organic farms use 20-50% less energy than most conventional farms.

• Support Canadian producers: Did you know there are 3,900 certified organic producers in Canada?

The Canada Organic logo indicates that these foods have organic con-tent of 95% or more and are certified through the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).

News Canada

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Amateur Radio AntennasAlthough Industry Canada is the ap-proving authority for amateur radio antenna structures, the City has updat-ed its policy and protocols for concur-rence (support) and non-concurrence (non-support) of applications.

Amateur radio antennas are permitted in residential areas, but not in a front yard. The City discourages antennas on the roof of a dwelling or any acces-sory building on the property. Anten-nas must not project closer to any property line on the site than 1 metre (3.28 feet), unless rotation while in operation causes some parts to exceed this limit.

Visual screening and landscaping should be used at the base, at least the first 3.05 metres (10 feet). Amateur Radio Antenna structures cannot con-tain any advertising or illumination, except for warning lights required by federal or provincial law.

The City expects a courtesy notifica-tion by the applicant for proposed construction of new towers, as well as additions to existing towers. The City expects the applicant to spend 10 working days, or longer, in consulta-tion.

Public Consultation by the applicant is necessary for an antenna structure 15 metres (49.2 feet) or more, as well as additions of more than 25% in height. The City will provide the applicant with a list of relevant addresses within the required radius (based on the tower’s proposed height).

If a public meeting is held, it should be within 21 days of notice. The City will receive a list of the attendees, topics discussed, concerns raised, resolu-

tions, any changes to the proposal, and outstanding issues.

The City will provide a confirmation letter to Industry Canada and the ap-plicant. An existing tower which is no longer lawful shall be removed by the

owner within 60 days. The city does not support any antenna tower that exceeds 18.75 metres (61.5 feet) in height, unless it can be lowered during non-use.

Anne Burke

Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund

Through the Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF), the Federal Government has committed to sup-porting communities and creating jobs through repairs and improvements to existing community facilities over the next two years. Expansions, such as adding ramps to improve acces-sibility to a facility, adding a roof to an outdoor rink, or extending a trail or bike path are eligible. A total of $46,200,000 will be dispersed over 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 to Western Canada.

The construction of new infrastructure and repairs to facilities primarily for commercial or for-profit activities are not eligible. Facilities must be acces-sible for use by the public and not

limited to a private membership. All projects are required to be completed by March 31, 2014. The next applica-tion deadline is November 19, 2012.

The Fund is being delivered across Canada and will support projects on a cost-shared basis. Municipal, regional and First Nation governments, as well as not-for-profit organizations are eligible to apply. More information on the delivery of the Fund is available by contacting a regional development agency. In Western Canada, please visit WD’s Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund website for further details.

Anne Burke

"Chains do not hold a marriage together. It is threads, hundreds of tiny threads which sew people together through the years."

Simone Signoret

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The Scoop on Dog PoopDog owners who consistently pick up after their dogs know that this is an important part of being a responsible pet owner. Not only are dog feces of-fensive to our sense of smell, they can pose some serious health and safety risks.

• Common diseases and parasites that can be transmitted to people and pets through feces include: Giardia, roundworm, ringworm, tapeworm, salmonella, and E. coli.

• When people (especially children) touch soil, dog toys or anything that has been in contact with dog feces and then touch their mouths, they can become infected.

• If a human ingests roundworm lar-vae, it can cause damage to the brain, lungs, kidneys, liver, heart or eyes.

• Parasitic infections can make hu-mans extremely sick and for preg-nant women, can pose serious risks to their unborn children.

• Although it takes about one year for dog waste to disintegrate, parasites can remain in the soil for many years.

• Flies will consume and lay eggs in feces. These same flies can then come into your home and spread diseases as they make contact with your food.

• Un-scooped poop is carried by over-land water flow or is washed into ground water and/or storm drains, ending up in our streams and rivers

• Dog poop is the leading contributor to storm water contamination.

• Pet fecal matter is classified as a dangerous environmental pollutant. It’s in the same category as toxic chemicals and oil.

• Dog poop can also attract wild ani-mals such as coyotes.

Join us on September 8 at Nose Hill Park and October 13 at Bowmont Park for our P.U.P.P.Y (Pick Up Pooch’s

Fostering Safe Communities...Maintaining your property helps to keep your neighbourhood and commu-nity safe!

By keeping your property tidy and well-maintained, you are breaking or even stopping the potential cycle of vandalism and violence in your neighbourhood. The Broken Window Theory states that maintaining an urban environment in a well-ordered condi-tion may prevent vandalism as well as an escalation of more serious crimes.

Poo Yourself) events. These events are held in partnership with Calgary Parks and are aimed at promoting park clean-up and educating park users about the sustainable use of off-leash areas.

For more information, visit calgary.ca and search “P.U.P.P.Y.”

Animal & Bylaw Services

An untidy property can also attract in-sects, mice and/or coyotes. By keeping your property tidy, you are protecting yourself, your pets, your property and your neighbours from unwanted visi-tors and the negative impacts of their presence.

Help to set the standard in your com-munity!

Animal & Bylaw Services

Community Volunteer AwardsThe Federation of Calgary Communities is excited to announce that we are now accept-ing nominations for the 2012 Encana Commu-nity Volunteer Awards!

No matter the kind of volunteer, there is an award to recognize their time and achievements. Nominate your most deserving community volunteer today and help celebrate Calgary’s 20,000 community association volunteers!

There are four different awards to choose from when nominating some-one:• The Step Up Award• The Spark Award• The Be Part of It Group Award• The Community Builder Award

Please visit www.calgarycommunities.com for detailed descriptions of the four awards and the nomination form. The deadline to nominate someone for a 2012 Encana Community Volunteer Award is September 15th, 2012.

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Better With AgeCalgary’s population is aging. We are living longer, having fewer children and the baby boom generation is now reaching their senior years.

But isn’t Calgary the youngest city in Canada? How can we have an ag-ing population? Calgary does have the youngest population among all the major cities in Canada. Many young adults move to Calgary from other provinces and other countries, and the birth rate in this city has increased in recent years. Calgary will continue to have a younger population than many other Canadian cities, but we are nonethe-less experiencing a dramatically aging population.

In 2011, seniors made up 9.8% of Calgary’s population, compared with 11.4% in Edmonton, 18.4% in Victo-ria, and 14.8% in Canada as a whole. However, by 2036 the Calgary senior population will have increased to 18.5%.

What should we expect as the popu-lation ages? There has already been an increased focus in the media on the needs of older people, and the capacity of cur-

Did You Know?

• In 1986, only 6.7% of Calgarians were age 65 or over. By 2036, the per-centage will have increased to 18.5%

• By 2033, for the first time ever, the number of adults 65+ will surpass the number of children under 14 in Calgary.

• The seniors’ population will grow by a rate of over 50% between 2006 and 2016 (from 92,888 to 146,467 seniors), and will continue to grow by the same rate between 2016 and 2026 (to 230,567 seniors).

rent programs and services to meet those needs.

In addition, older people will continue to contribute to life in Calgary through employment, volunteer work, and other community activities.

Are you interested in talking with others about Calgary’s aging popu-lation and what this may mean for your community? Join us for a Conversation Café on November 15th at 10:30 a.m. at the Crowfoot Library. For more information, please contact Diane Janota at 403-974-1519 or [email protected].

New Recreation Centres Taking Shape

Now that Council has approved what goes into the city’s four new recreation facilities, The City of Calgary is mov-ing into the design phase.

These concept plans aren’t the final designs, but show how amenities might be arranged to ensure they fit on the sites for the two larger facilities being planned; Seton (top) and Rocky Ridge (bottom). Architects will take these concept plans and develop them into detailed designs with the help of user groups from Calgary’s sport and cultural community.

These centres will be designed to act as community hubs for residents to gather to play, learn, create, connect and grow.

If you are interested in getting more involved, contact your Commu-nity Advisory Group. Visit www.calgary.ca/newreccentres for contact details and updates.

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Back To School SafetyAlberta Health Services EMS would like to remind parents and students of some basic road safety tips as streets become busier with the return of the school year. Pedestrians and motorists each have an important role to play- road safety is a shared responsibility.

Motorists:• Avoid talking on cell phones, texting,

or any other behavior that diverts your attention away from driving.

• Give right of way to pedestrians who have activated overhead crossing lights or who are waiting to cross from a street corner.

• Remember it is illegal to pass vehi-cles, other than those that are parked, in school zones or playground zones during posted hours.

Around school buses:• Flashing amber lights mean a bus

is slowing down to stop. Motorists should do likewise.

• No matter which direction you are coming from, STOP when approach-ing a school bus with activated flashing red lights - unless the bus is on the opposite side of a divided highway from you.

• Driver courtesy goes a long way. By simply being alert and cautious when approaching a school bus, you are contributing to school bus safety.

Pedestrians:• Cross only at marked crosswalks or

street corners that have clear visibil-ity from all directions.

• Make eye contact with all drivers before crossing the street.

• When activating overhead cross-ing lights, pause before stepping off the curb to ensure motorists in both directions have come to a complete stop.

• Stay within the crosswalk lines until fully clear of the road way.

• Obey pedestrian lights at intersec-tions. Cross the street only when you see the ‘walk’ sign and only when all cars have come to a complete stop.

• If you are with young children or pets, hold your child’s hand firmly and keep a solid grip on leashes when crossing.

• Remember: children learn by ob-serving you. By teaching them safe crossing habits as early as possible you can reduce the chance your child may be involved in a preventable auto/pedestrian collision.

Alberta Health Services

Inside the Heart of A Young Mennonite GirlCanadian author Miriam Toews has opened the door into a Mennonite community in Mexico and the heart and soul of a young girl in Irma Voth (Alfred A. Knoff Canada).

Irma’s story starts in Canada and then moves to Mexico as her Men-nonite family takes up residence in a reclusive community. As a teenager Irma falls in love with a Mexican boy. Her domineering father shuns her, and soon even her husband aban-dons her. A movie crew comes to the community and creates havoc for Irma and her family. With few choic-es at home for any life or happiness, Irma and her younger sister and baby sister—handed over to the promise of a new life by her mother—leave for Mexico City.

Toews poignantly tells the story of how Irma’s new life unfolds, even achieving some sense of peace. Then the producer comes to town to show the film that spurred Irma’s flight from home. Irma uncovers more truths, and reflects on the “sins” in her life and the tragedies that fol-lowed.

Toews is a master at showing the range of her character’s emotions as they struggle with self-discovery and life’s challenges.

Jean Andrews

Book of the Month

"The highest form of intelligence is the ability to observe without evaluating."

Jiddu Krishnamurti

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Events In and Around Calgary Tickets, admission or registration may be requiredfor events. Event details are believed correct as of

press time but may change at any time.

A Sampling of Concerts• Honeymoon Suite & Prism:

Sep. 8, Deerfoot Inn & Casino • Stone Temple Pilots: Sep. 11, Big

Four Building• Big Time Rush: Sep. 14,

Scotiabank Saddledome• Herman’s Hermits Starring Pe-

ter Noone: Sep. 15, Deerfoot Inn & Casino

• Buddy Guy & Jonny Lang: Sep. 26, Southern Alberta Jubilee

• Carrie Underwood: Oct. 2, Sco-tiabank Saddledome

• Justin Bieber: Oct. 12, Scotiabank Saddledome

• The Turtles: Oct. 20, Flo & Eddie, Century Casino

• Colin James: Nov. 2, Southern Alberta Jubilee

• Alice Cooper: Nov. 7, Southern Alberta Jubilee

• Neil Young & Crazy Horse: Nov. 13, Scotiabank Saddledome

Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame Cel-ebrating the Summer Exhibit: Until end of December, Canada Olympic Park. Features athletes that captivated us on the world stage dating back to 1896, including those from the most recent Olympic and Paralympic games. www.sportshall.ca

Spruce Meadows Masters: Sep. 5 – 9, Spruce Meadows. See the world's best equestrian athletes compete for over two million dollars in prize money at this exciting interna-tional show jumping tournament. www.sprucemeadows.com

Zoogala: Sep. 7, Calgary Zoo. An adult-only fiesta features a live band and dancing, performances, interactive entertainment, food, wine and cocktail sampling, and a unique silent auction. Dress to the theme and win prizes!www.calgaryzoo.com

Calgary Saudi Arabia Festival: Sep. 8, Olympic Plaza. Showcases Saudi Arabian culture, food, music, danc-ing, movies, and women's traditions through fun, interactive pavilions and stage shows. www.saudifestival.ca

Calgary Bridal Expo: Sep. 16, BMO Centre. Features fashion shows, a wedding gown sale and hundreds of Calgary's top wedding specialists. www.bridalexpo.ca

The Terry Fox Run: Sep. 16, Eau Claire. Run in support of cancer re-search. www.terryfox.org

Calgary Home + Interior Design Show: Sep. 20 – 23, BMO Centre. Is your home in need of some updat-ing? Get inspired with helpful advice, money saving solutions and shop with

375+ of Calgary's favourite retailers.www.calgaryhds.com

Walk A Mile in Her Shoes: Sep. 20, Olympic Plaza. Strap on high heels to find out what it is like to "Walk A Mile in Her Shoes." In support of women and their children to take steps to walk away from family violence. www.ywcaofcalgary.com

Calgary International Film Festi-val: Sep. 20 – 30, various downtown venues. Brings the best in global and Canadian cinema to the city, from enlightening documentaries, to com-pelling dramas and international films. www.calgaryfilm.com

Walk for Farm Animals: Sep. 22, Plaza Theatre. Raise money and awareness of the cruel and unsanitary treatment of factory farm animals. www.walkforfarmanimals.org

Rock the House Run: Sep. 23, Mar-ket Mall. Calgary's only 10K or 5K Run, 5K Walk or 1K McDonald’s Go Active Walk with rockin' entertain-ment along the route. Supports Ronald McDonald House® Southern Alberta. Win some amazing prizes www.rmhsouthernalberta.org/ rockthehouse

Festa Italiana: Sep. 28 – 29, Cal-gary Italian Club. A weekend of food, entertainment and fun for all enjoying all things Italian! In celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Calgary Italian Club. www.calgaryitalianclub.com

Heritage Park Railway Days: Sep. 29 – 30, Heritage Park Historical Vil-lage. Canada’s proud railway history is on display including a double-headed steam engine. www.heritagepark.ca

The Men's Expo: Sep. 29 – 30, Big Four Building. A tradeshow for men showcasing everything from tools, cars, hobbies, sports, clubs, fashion, health and activities. www.mensexpo.ca

Childhood Obesity–Inactivity–De-creasing Life Expectancy: Oct. 20, Canada Olympic Park. Getting your kids involved in sport can help. This “Sport: Doing it Right” workshop will teach you the do's and don’ts to help your child enjoy sports. Register at www.SportCalgary.ca.

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5 Steps to Looking and Feeling YoungerI’m sure many of you know that the older you get, the faster you age. This is especially true if you don’t fuel your body with proper nutrients and regular exercise. But, I’m sure very few of you knew that by the time you hit 40, you actually gain an extra 6 months for every year you age. That means that by the time you’re 44 you’ll look and feel 48. And by the time you’re 60… Yup, you’re going to look and feel 70. Yikes!

Also, by the time you reach 35, 90% of people lose enough muscle mass to burn an additional 4 lbs. of body fat…so not only are you losing muscle you’re also gaining fat, even if your caloric intake stays the same.

It sucks getting old, doesn’t it? But here’s something else few people know… All of this aging business is reversible at ANY AGE. There are ways to exercise, think, and eat to slow the aging process down to less than a year for every year…this means that in theory, you can look younger at 50 than you did at 45.

These 5 all natural secret routines of the anti-aging experts are things you absolutely must do in order to look younger, reclaim your health, and get your ideal body. Please be forewarned that these steps go against all the con-ventional diet and exercise advice…so don’t be too shocked!

Work out LESS: Here’s the thing. Wasting an hour in the gym is just that—a waste of time! The answer to getting your ideal body is old school resistance training, and doing it COR-RECTLY. People who do resistance training are able to get in and out of the gym before others are even done

warming up and they look younger, less flabby and more toned.

Forget about low-fat diets: Fats are not to be feared—they are to be em-braced. Low-fat and fat-free diets have been the craze for years now, and few people have come to notice that soci-ety is still fat; only now they are more addicted to carbs and sugars. FATS DON’T MAKE YOU FAT. Fats help you regenerate your power hormones such as testosterone. People on low-fat diets look gaunt and weak…not younger. So drop the craze and enjoy your fats.

Avoid chronic dehydration: We all know that water is ‘good’ for you. But did you know that water burns fat? That it suppresses hunger? That it reju-venates your skin? Water also saves your liver and kidneys from overwork-ing because when your kidneys are taxed from too little water, your liver takes over. Your liver is the number one fat burning organ in the body. Would you really rather it be busy processing liquids and toxins instead of burning fat? I think not. Your age is no excuse: I know it’s easy to blame your weight gain on the fact that you’re aging, but in reality, people gain weight because they eat too much, they drink too much, and don’t exercise enough. Studies have shown that people in their 90’s are capable of putting on muscle mass in a matter of weeks. Instead of lying down and letting ‘growing old’ win, step up

to the challenge. Maybe you can’t do ALL the things you could do when you were 15…or 20…or even 30. But that doesn’t mean you can’t modify your activities to accommodate these changes. Stop spinning your wheels: If you enjoy sitting in one spot and sweating with only minor gains, then stop read-ing here and continue doing just that.If you’re not one of those people, then you’ll be happy to learn that spinning and other endurance activities such as running do very little to stop the aging process. In fact, these endurance exercises can actually increase the rate at which your body ages by increasing scavengers that feed on your body’s nutrients and tissues called radicals. As I mentioned before, old school resistance training is the way to go.

So there you have it, all you need to look younger and feel better is a splash of cold water, a touch of old school, and the honest truth.

Shawna Kaminski

"All glory comes from daring to begin."Eugene F. Ware