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St. Andrews Heights Community Newsletter June 2009

President’s Report by Liz Murray May 25th, 2009

www.standrewsheights.ca The Community Association AGM is scheduled for Monday, June 22nd at 7 pm in the community hall. If you have concerns about the community such as vandalism, sports programs, development, taxes, etc., then this is your op-portunity to discuss them with the Board and your neighbours. We are still looking for someone to take over President and VP Seniors. The 29th St bike route (extending from Parkdale Blvd to 16th Ave NW, along Uxbridge Drive, through a walkway, onto Udell Rd ending at 24th Ave NW) will be implemented in the beginning of June in 2 phases. Phase 1 consists of bicy-cle lanes on 29th Street N.W. from Parkdale Boulevard to 8 Avenue N.W, curb extensions on 29th Street at 5th Ave and at 7th Ave NW and widening and re-surfacing the pathway between Uxbridge Drive and Udell Road. Phase 2 will be done in 2010. More info can be found at www.calgary.ca and type "on-street bike". We have some amazing tennis facilities in the community. If you want to purchase a membership to use the tennis courts, call Gisela at 403-282-0848. Thanks to everyone who helped out at the Park and Community Clean-up. We were small in numbers this year but the community was in pretty good shape all ready. A concert has been confirmed for Thursday August 13th at McMahon Sta-dium. The bands must be off the stage by 10:30 pm. We are working with McMahon management to make sure our concerns are addressed prior to the concert. Thank you to Pia Blum and Doug Connery who are stepping down from the SAHCA Board at the AGM. They have been long time community volunteers and will be greatly missed. The next meetings of the Community Executive are at 7 pm on June 29th, Au-gust 24th and September 28th. The AGM is scheduled for Monday, June 22nd. All community members are welcome. Have a happy summer everyone and see you in the fall.

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St. Andrews Heights Community Newsletter

President Liz Murray 282-8309 Past President Guy McLaughlin 284-0554 Treasurer Gitte Julien 282-2795 Secretary Michael Fuchs 282-5246 VP Sports Adev Ahluwalia 284-4110 VP Facilities Doug Connery 282-3540 VP Comm & Events Pia Blum 284-2526 VP Seniors vacant VP Planning— Non-Residential Liz Murray 282-8309 Residential Adev Ahluwalia 284-4110 Hall Rentals Heather McQuay 288-1022 Newsletter Gwen Schaefer [email protected] Policing Officer vacant Hall Telephone 282-5211 Webmaster Jeffrey Schaefer [email protected]

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Please direct all requests to the Editor: [email protected], or Gwen at 289-0625 or mail to: St. An-drews Heights Community Association 2504 – 13 Ave NW Calgary, AB T2N 1L8

In this Issue President’s Report 1 Art Club 3 Wig Donation 3 Fly Fishing 5 Ranch Ramble 7 Library News 8 Pathways 9 River Rafting 10 Skatepark 11 Heart & Stroke 12 Community Events 12 Classified Ads 12

The deadline for sub-missions for the Sep-tember issue of the St. Andrews Heights Com-munity Newsletter is: August 22nd, 2009

June 2009

Art Club The St Andrews Heights Art Club completed a very successful season on May 6th. We spent the day in the country where we had an opportunity to enjoy the good weather and a picnic lunch . The outing provided us with subject matter for our future paintings. We plan to repeat this again in the Fall when the colors change. Painting classes will resume September 9, 2009. We have had 2 new members join us since Christmas and we are hoping for more in the Fall. Our club encourages group participation and learning. All skill levels are welcome. For more information check our community website or call Betty Schmidt at 282-8949.

"COMPASSIONATE BEAUTY” is a centre dedicated to women going through cancer treatment. We can help this centre provide wigs to ladies who have need of assistance when they have lost their hair during cancer treatment. The gifted wigs are washed (they don't need setting). Wigs must be in GOOD shape (NO natural hair wigs please). All colours, all sizes. The web site is: www.compassionatebeauty.com To phone for further information; (403) 613-0440 Wig(s) may be boxed and mailed or delivered (phone first please) to: 26, 22 Richard Way S.W., Calgary, Alberta AB, T3E 7M9 Thanks for your "compassion" Betty

June 2009

Introduction to Fly‐Fishing

One Day Course ‐ Sunday, June 28, 2009

Meet at Fish Creek Provincial Park ‐ Bow Valley Ranch Visitor Centre

Cost:

$50.00 for Friends members, $100.00 for non‐members.

Register early, as class size will be limited to 12 participants. Children over

12 are welcome to attend as long as they are accompanied by a responsible

adult.

What you will learn:

● proper fishing etiquette

● casting techniques

● retrieval techniques

● fly‐tying

● knot‐tying

Supplies required for course:

● Valid WIN card and Angling License

● 2 leaders (9’ x 3x diameter)

● Barbless hooks

● Functioning fly rod and reel and matching fly line.

(The Friends will have limited practice rods available on a first come first

serve basis.)

● Hip waders or fishing boots with felt soles (optional)

● Sunglasses

● Bag lunch

● Pen and notebook

● Wide brimmed hat (important when learning to cast)

Dress for the weather as this course will be outdoors.

Please contact Debbie Cole‐Gauer at the Friends of Fish Creek Provincial

Park Society at 403‐238‐3841 for more information.

June 2009

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Maury’s Yard Care Ltd. Is now booking for the following landscaping services in your community!

Friends of Fish Creek Provincial Park Society

June Speaker’s Series Ranch Ramble

Thursday, June 25, 2009 7:00 ‐ 9:00 pm

Meet at the Bow Valley Ranch Visitor Centre at 6:45

The Bow Valley Ranch played host to some of Calgary’s most interesting

and influential citizens and witnessed many key events as Calgary grew

from a little prairie outpost to a thriving metropolis. Learn about key figures

in the city’s history: Pat Burns, John Glenn, and William Roper Hull, whose

respective legacies live on in Fish Creek Provincial Park and in the city of

Calgary. This program will be mostly outside, so please dress for weather.

Presented by Sue de Caen; Archaeologist, Patsy Drummond; Environmental

Education Coordinator ‐ Fish Creek Provincial Park, Ellen Gasser; Historian

Registration Required. Free for Friends members and $5.00 for non‐

members. Please contact the Friends at (403) 238‐3841 or

[email protected]

June 2009

Pathways are for Everyone Calgarians are fortunate to have over 600 km of recreational pathways. These multi-use pathways are heavily used by citizens for all types of activities from walking and jogging to cycling, in-line skating and dog walking. The City of Calgary Parks and Pathways Bylaw (20M2003) is designed to ensure the safety of all pathway users. Below are some of the general guidelines to follow when using the parks and path-ways. Signs Please obey all posted signs; they are there to alert you to pertinent rules and regulations. These rules have been designed for your safety and security. Parks Stay on designated trails. Don't disturb or feed wildlife, including birds. The use of motorized vehicles is not allowed (with the exception of wheel chairs). Leash your dog in all parks unless it is a designated off-leash area. Owners must immediately pick up and properly dispose of their pet’s feces. Pathways The speed limit for all users along the pathways is 20 km/hr, unless otherwise posted. Yield to the right of way. Stay on the right side of the pathway except when passing. When on a bicycle, use a bell, whistle or horn when passing others. Dogs must be leashed and kept to the right of the pathway. Everyone, including walkers and joggers, must be visible to other pathway users. Bylaw Officers enforce these regulations with fines between $50 and $500. For fur-ther information on City bylaws, please contact 3-1-1, or visit www.calgary.ca/animalservices and click on “Bylaws”.


River Rafting and Responsible Citizenship

Safe, Reasonable and Respectful Behaviour

For many Calgarians, a hot summer day means a lazy day of floating down the Bow or Elbow River. This is a great way to soak up the sun and spend time with family and friends. Unfortunately, a problem has arisen with this wonderful tradition.

While the majority of Calgarians who go floating behave respectfully and safely, there is a small number who don’t. Urinating in the river, defecating on the banks in people’s yards, cursing, yelling and screaming are ruining the experience for oth-ers. Calgarians whose property backs on to the river are reluctant to be outside, families feel uncomfortable and other rafters are having their experience ruined. Who wants to float down the river when they see someone on a raft in front of them urinating?

Safety is also a concern. At the end of the day, after hours of drinking alcohol, floaters are getting into their cars and driving home. This becomes a safety issue for all Calgarians, not just those who happen to be close to the river. It is also very unsafe to be inebriated while on the water or to be without a floatation device.

As Calgarians, we should all be aware of the applicable laws and bylaws. Open liq-uor is prohibited in public places, including a river. Wearing a flotation device while on the river is mandatory. Littering, urinating and defecating on public or private property are also illegal. By following the bylaws and encouraging others to do so, Calgarians ensure that our rivers will be a pleasant place for everyone.

Let’s enjoy and take advantage of the opportunity to spend a day on the river. And let’s do it responsibly.

June 2009

Cardel Place Skatepark 2009 This City of Calgary skatepark is only for skateboarding and roller-blading. New for 2009—No fees to skate at the park. Signed waiv-ers are required for all participants prior to using the park and a

helmet must be worn by all participants. July 1—August 9 Everyday 1pm—8pm.

Mission’s OGG Tour # 1 skateboard competition Thursday July 16, 5pm—8pm

For more information call 3-1-1 or visit calgaryskateparks.com

Community Events

St. Andrews Heights Community

Tennis Registration is ongoing. Please contact Gisela Durlacher at (403) 282-0848 for more information.

A color version of the newsletter is available on the SAH website!

www.standrewsheights.ca

Classified Ads Kona Lana, woman’s bike for sale. 18-inch frame. Excellent condition. $150. Please call 284-0554.

Pickup for hire: garbage removal, building material pickup and delivery, soil and fill disposal, etc. Call Conor 403 803 3029.

Lawn care for hire: lawn mowing and wood working. If other equipment is made available, will be happy to do any other related care. One time and monthly contracts welcome. Call Conor 403 803 3029.

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