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trailblazer - Great News Publishing
february 2013
YOUR official COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER
chaparral trailblazer
Bringing Chaparral Residents Together
Saturday, February 23
Winterlude
Family Fun Day
Pond Hockey Classic
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president’s message 6
chaparral community
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winterlude 11
what’s happening
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President
Treasurer
Secretary Planning and Development Transit and Traffic
Community Events Coordinator
Trailblazer Editor
Fundraising Coordinator
Education
Cory Exner Brad Gilbin Marcus Leja
Chris Buchanan Marilyn Houston
Amanda Cullen
Lynette Javaheri
Thomas Wimmer
Lawrence King
president@chaparralcommunity.com
treasurer@chaparralcommunity.com
secretary@chaparralcommunity.com
planning@chaparralcommunity.com
transitandtraffic@chaparralcommunity.com
events@chaparralcommunity.com
editor@chaparralcommunity.com
director3@chaparralcommunity.com
education@chaparralcommunity.com COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION VOLUNTEERS
Membership Sports and Recreation CCA Representative for SFCRA CCA Representative for Trico BFI Community Liaison
Community Garden
Safe Communities Initiative
Chaparral Valley Representatives Chaparral Ridge Representative Webmaster
Festival of Lights Coordinator
Winterlude Events Team
Community Clean-up Coordinator
Stampede Kickoff Team
Show ‘n Shine Coordinator
Fall Festival Team
Murder Mystery Dinner Coordinator
Lana Normore
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Thomas Wimmer Marcus Leja
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Kraig Anderson,
Noah and Jessica Fallis
Fazeel Elahi,
Marc Arthur, Karen Hobbs
Barb Heming
Marcus Leja
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Caregiver Connector
FREE Childcare Registry,
Babysitting List
& Social Co-op
•Are you new to the neighborhood & looking for a day
home?
•Are you in need of an occasional evening sitter, but don’t
know any teens?
•Are you looking for a caregiver Part-Time, Full-Time or Before and After School?
•Are you a caregiver with a spot to fill?
•Are you a teen with a certificate, and now all you need is
some children to watch?
Call the Chaparral Childcare Connector or email your
contact information to us.
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• Massage
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We will be organizing socials, field trips, toy exchanges
& support in our community.
Best of all; it is a FREE service to both Parents and Providers.
We provide the contacts, you check the references.
We are a network tool for our community.
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Phone: Lana at 403-701-8326
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President's
Message
Instead of the red, white, and blue Montreal Canadiens
sweater, Monsieur Eaton had sent us a blue and white
sweater with a maple leaf on the front - the sweater of
the Toronto Maple Leafs. I'd always worn the red, white,
and blue Montreal Canadiens sweater; all my friends
wore the red, white, and blue sweater; never had anyone
in my village ever worn the Toronto sweater, never had
we even seen a Toronto Maple Leafs sweater. Besides,
the Toronto team was regularly trounced by the triumphant Canadiens. With tears in my eyes, I found the
strength to say:
"I'll never wear that uniform."
– The Hockey Sweater by Roch Carrier, translated by
Sheila Fischman
With the NHL just started back up, and February and
Valentine’s Day upon us, The Hockey Sweater, that
classic Canadian short story, comes to mind. Love isn’t
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always what you expect, but there’s nothing that can
stir one’s feelings like love.
Looking around our neighborhood, whether it be on
the slopes of the hill by the car wash and kids speeding down on their sleds of fury, on the ice of Lake
Chaparral with kids wearing their Iginla or Crosby jerseys scoring that Game 7 goal, or folks walking their
dog down the ravine into the Valley with every new
person or stick just another excuse for an adventure,
you can see the love in our neighborhood.
I love Chaparral. But it’s not the roads or the parks or
the buildings or the lake or the location that I love.
I love it because it’s home to my family, because my
family is happy here, and because there’s nothing I
love more than my family. I love when I can watch my
son play hockey on the lake with my dad. I love when
I can help teach my daughter to skate on the upper
rink. I love watching my son and his friends come
home from playing their own (non-lethal) version of
the Hunger Games in the parks, telling stories of survival and crazy escapes. And I love being able to go for
walks with my wife to go grab a coffee or tea at Tim’s
or Starbucks, or just walk on the back paths in spring
to smell the bloom of the lilacs and rarely if ever give
a thought as to whether doing so is safe.
I am lucky and grateful for the life I lead and the family I love. I’m lucky because, even though I’ve worked
hard, I’ve had people who have chanced into my life
and made it better every step of the way. Friends,
teachers, teammates, bosses, classmates, workmates,
coaches, and quite literally thousands of others have
all played a role in helping me get to this point, but
I’ve been lucky to have one person in particular who
has helped me end up with this charmed life, and I
love her for it. Her eyes may be nothing like the sun,
but I think my love for her is as rare as any she belied
with false compare.
May all twenty-eight days of February bring you joy,
and Happy St. Valentine’s Day to all.
Cory Exner
President
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Chaparral Community
Association NEWS
CAN YOU SPARE A LITTLE TIME TO VOLUNTEER FOR
YOUR COMMUNITY? The Chaparral Community Association is a volunteer organization that serves the communities of Lake Chaparral, Chaparral Ridge and Chaparral Valley. We are actively seeking volunteers to help
assist in the upcoming year’s event schedule. If you can
spare a little time please contact Amanda at events@
chaparralcommunity.com
MEETING SCHEDULE
The Chaparral Community Association meets on the 3rd
Tuesday of every month, 7:30pm at the Lake Chaparral
Boathouse.
February 19th 2013
March 19th 2013
April 16th 2013
May 14th 2013
All community members are encouraged and welcome
to join us; we look forward to seeing you.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Winterlude 2013 Join us on Saturday February 23rd from
11am-2pm at Lake Chaparral and embrace all that winter
has to offer. Games, activities for the whole family and a
hotdog concession are planned. Bring your lake card or
your Chaparral Community Association membership card
to gain admittance. We look forward to seeing you there.
Community Cleanup and Recycling Day. Community
clean-ups are made possible through a partnership with
Calgary community associations, Animal & Bylaw Services, and Waste & Recycling Services.​ Community organizations are responsible for ensuring that volunteer
resources are in place, advertisements clearly outline
the materials that are accepted by Waste & Recycling
Services, and that the event runs smoothly. If you are
interested in coordinating or lending a helping hand in
the planning of another great community event contact
Amanda at events@chaparralcommunity.com
Earls Restaurant is opening a new location in February
at Shepard Flats off 130th Avenue. The management has
invited the Chaparral Community Association members
to attend free dinner seatings and provide feedback or
reviews. If you are interested please email editor@chaparralcommunity.com and we will put you in touch.
LOVE READING THE TRAILBLAZER? Tell us so. Got some
good ideas? Good story? Good pictures? Good tips or tidbits? We would love to hear from you. Email your submission to Lynette at editor@chaparralcommunity.com
Did you know that community lost and founds and
classified ads are free? Send your submission to news@
great-news.ca. Deadline is the 25th of the month for
publication 4 weeks from submission deadline.
CONNECT TO THE CHAPARRAL
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION:
Visit our website at
chaparralcommunity.com
Join our email list by subscribing at
chaparralcommunity@shaw.ca
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How to Get a
Gardening Education
Hello neighbours!
It might be the middle of winter, but we at Chaparral
Green Thumbs are busy getting ready for spring and
opening the garden again. After lengthy discussions we
have decided to postpone the start of phase two, which
was initially planned for spring of 2013. The creation
of the garden was a lengthy process, involving a lot of
fundraising, planning, and just plain hard work, and the
committee has decided that we need a year to recharge
our batteries and to have a bit more time to see how our
garden is functioning as it is. We have had some drainage issues, so we would like to fix that and spend the
year improving our current garden, before we expand.
If you had been hoping to be a part of phase two, feel
free to email us at chaparralgreenthumbs@gmail.com
and we will put you on a waiting list. While most of our
gardeners are coming back again in the spring of 2013,
lives change, and a few plots may be available for this
spring.
Since we are not jumping in to construction mode, the
committee has decided to work on one of our other
goals, education. Working closely with the Calgary Horticultural Society, we are planning to host two gardening talks to help educate and inspire both our group
members and anyone else in the community interested
in gardening. We are still finalizing the details for our
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talks, but the dates we are working with are March 7th
and April 11th, so mark you calendar and keep an eye
on our website for the venue and topics.
As well as our talks, there are a number of events already
scheduled for the gardening enthusiasts of Calgary. Additional information for upcoming talks can be found
on the Horticultural Society’s website as well as our own
http://www.chapgreenthumbs.ca/.
Calgary Home + Garden Show
Date: February 28th – March 3rd
Location: BMO Centre
The official website says “Professional planters and
green thumbs in training alike, come cultivate your gardening know-how with Canada’s top outdoor experts
at the Garden Stage. Learn how to make your garden
grow and have the entire block green with envy in no
time!”
Seedy Saturday
Date: Saturday March 16th, 2013
Time: 10am-3pm
Location: Hillhurst Sunnyside Community Centre
Come out to this family event to buy, sell, or trade seeds
and gain valuable gardening knowledge. Last year, for
the small fee of $2, participants were able peruse the
wares of numerous vendors and sit in on a number of
presentations.
Plant Share
Spring: Saturday, May 26, 2012
Fall: Saturday, September 8, 2012
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12 Noon (Hours may be reduced if
weather is poor)
Location: On the grassy field west of the Horticultural
Society office at 208 - 50 Ave. S.W.
This is a member only event (memberships can be
bought on site) where members can share excess plant
material and information with other members. Novices
like me, with nothing to share, can also purchase plants
for $2.
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We would like to invite
the communities of Chaparral to
Brought to you by Chaparral Community Association
in partnership with the Lake Chaparral Resident's Association
February 23rd, from 11am – 2pm
Crafts, Outdoor Games, Sledding, Skating, Human Curling,
Scavenger Hunt, 50/50, prizes and so much more...
Hot dogs and concession items will be available for sale
Either your lake card will get you in or Chaparral Ridge and Chaparral Valley residents can attend with a valid
Community Association membership
For more information check us out on facebook
“Chaparral Events Page”
or send us your requests at events@chaparralcommunity.com
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Chaparral Community Association Membership
To purchase a membership in your community association, you can fill out the form below, attach a
cheque for $20.00, made out to Chaparral Community Association
On-line: Purchase your membership on-line. Visit www.chaparralcommunity.com and click on PayPal
secure link. You will have an instant receipt and your card will be sent directly to you.
In Person: Residents can purchase their memberships at the at the Chaparral Lake House,
South Fish Creek Recreation Complex, Trico Centre for Wellness
Mail: Chaparral Community Association, P.O. Box 58001 – Chaparral RPO, Calgary, AB T2X 3V2
Memberships valid for 1 year from date of purchase
Membership Application Form
FAMILY NAME: ___________________________________________________________________________
(Last name) (First Name) (Partner)
ADDRESS: _______________________________________________________________________________
HOME PHONE: ___________________________________________________________________________
E-MAIL: _________________________________________________________________________________
WOULD YOU BE INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING? Board of Directors
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2013 Cca Membership Card
SAMPLE
(Surname)
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Address_________________________________________Postal Code_________________
Phone #_______________ Email_ ______________________________________________
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Serving Lake Chaparral, Chaparral Ridge and Chaparral Valley
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Successful, healthy communities are generally those with active and sustained membership and involvement
of the community residents. Often a strong membership representation is an indication that our association
is serving the needs of the community and is therefore, valued and supported by its residents. Your support
today is important and ensures new energy to continually address community issues.
What your Community Association does for you…
•
Programs and activities put on by the CCA
(Stampede Kick-off Breakfast, “Winterlude”, to name a few)
• Social, environmental and civic affairs
(BFI Public Open House, Drugs in your city awareness presentation, Trailblazer, Traffic & Zoning Issues)
• Government Liaison
(With The City of Calgary and Government of Alberta)
• Weigh-in on Commercial Applications
(Telus Cell Tower, BFI Canada Inc., Inland Cement and local based businesses)
• Insurance and Administration
(Covers annual operating costs and applicable insurance cost to operate yearly)
The Chaparral Community Association has been working hard to cover all the views, opinions, and concerns
for all matters pertaining to Lake Chaparral, Chaparral Ridge, and Chaparral Valley outside of the Lake
facility (we have nothing to do with Lake operations). We meet on a monthly basis at Lake Chaparral Boat House to
address a progressive agenda.
The cost of membership is $20.00 for one year. Without the value of the Community Association, we would
not be able to keep you informed of important events and factors affecting our community as a whole. Please
consider becoming a member if you are not already one. We are a non-profit organization and your membership
goes towards community events, programs, and operating costs as mentioned above.
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Winterlude Please join us on Saturday February 23rd
from 11am-2pm for an afternoon of winter games, crafts
and cheer on young players during the 2nd Annual Pond
Hockey Classic. This co-sponsored event is open to all
Lake Chaparral residents with lake cards in good standings and to Chaparral Community Association supporters
who show their CCA membership card. See the display
ad elsewhere in the Trailblazer for further information.
**Volunteers are needed to help with the success of community events like the Winterlude. If you can spare some
time please contact Nancy at the lake by calling 403-2544148 or email manager@lakechap.ca
Calendar of Events
Registration for the following programs is done with the
individual facilitator. Classes are ongoing; full details and
class information can be obtained from the facilitator.
Program schedules are subject to change, please contact
the facilitator directly.
Child Safe Canada
February 3
Red Cross Babysitter + first aid (ages 10-16)
www.childsafecanada.com for more information
Seniors Time Out
Monday 1:00-3:00pm
Attention all seniors!! Come and socialize play games/
cards and enjoy a coffee.
Cost: $1/person drop in
Walking Club
Tuesday 10am-12pm
Thursday 10:30-12:30pm
We start and finish at the Lake Chaparral Centre and
walk for an hour then meet for coffee. New members
welcome anytime.
Did you know that 3 laps around the walking path = 2
Kilometers?
Zumba Fitness
Mondays 7-8pm or 8-9pm
Dance like no one else is watching! Come dance to Latin
Rhythms while you sweat! $120 for 10 classes or $200 for
20 classes. Punch cards do not expire. For more info or
to register, contact 403-619-8113, mayacampagnaro@
shaw.ca
Pilates Classes
Tuesdays & Thursdays 9am-10am
Good 2 the Core Pilates offers programs instructed by
a Registered Physical Therapist and certified STOTT PILATES instructor. Visit the website at good2thecore.com
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what’s happening
at the lake cont'd
** New** Kripalu Yoga Classes
Wednesdays 9:00-10:15am
Kripalu yoga is a gentle introspective practice that focuses on the intertwining of breath and movement. For
more information please contact Tanya at (587)352-3049
or harold.tanya@gmail.com
251st Chaparral Scouts
Tuesdays or Wednesdays 6:15pm-7:15
Beaver Scouts (age 5-7)
Fun and friendship is the cornerstone of the Beaver
Scouts program. Beaver Scouts opens the door for your
child to discover the world. It is filled with a little bit of
everything – outdoor activities, games, music and sports.
Along the way, Beaver Scouts meet new friends, learn
cooperation and teamwork and develop self-confidence.
Wednesdays 7:30pm-9:00pm
Scouts (age 11-14)
Scouting is about having fun while gaining value leadership skills and self-confidence. Scouts enjoy outdoor
adventures like mountain biking, rock climbing and lots
of camping while working together with other young
people to accomplish thrilling challenges.
The 251st Chaparral Scouts also offer boys and girls Cub
Scouts (age 8-10) and Venturer Scouts (age 14-17) programs at different venues. For information on the Scouting programs contact Registrar Kari at 403-257-8015 or
karimark@shaw.ca
Fitness Bootcamp
Fridays 9:30-10:00am
Bootcamps designed to give each and every client a safe,
effective, fun workout that will give you results FAST! Every exercise is modified for the beginner to the advanced
participant.
Belinda at info@bemorefitness.com Phone: (403) 4531200 http://www.bemorefitness.com
Sportball Multi Sport (age 3 - 4)
Fridays 1:00-2:00pm Jan 18-March15
Sportball is a dynamic sports program focusing on skill
development in 8 different sports: floor hockey, baseball,
basketball, soccer, football, tennis, volleyball and golf.
This creative, non-competitive and self-esteem building
program prepares all children for a future of confident
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Devotion Danceworks
Classes begin January 14th for 12 week session
For more information contact Elizabeth Rieb devotiondance@shaw.ca or 403-828-9675
MONDAY
10:00-10:30 Tiny Toes (3&4yrs)
10:30-11:00 Tiny Toes (2.5&3yrs)
11:00-11:30 Boogin' Feet (3&4yrs)
4:05-4:45 Jr. Tap (5&6yrs)
4:45-5:30 Jr. Tap plus (6-8yrs)
*Tap is 8-week program
TUESDAY
3:45-4:30 Boys Hip Hop (7-10yrs)
4:30-5:15 Youth Hip Hop (5-8yrs)
5:15-6:00 Youth Hip Hop (5-8yrs)
WEDNESDAY
1:00-1:30 Tiny Toes (3&4yrs)
1:30-2:00 Tiny Toes (2.5&3yrs)
2:00-2:45 Ballet/Jazz (5yrs)
4:00-4:45 Ballet/Jazz (5&6yrs)
4:45-5:15 Tiny Toes (3&4yrs)
5:15-6:00 Musical Theatre (6-8yrs)
THURSDAY
3:00-3:30 Tiny Toes (2.5&3yrs)
3:30-4:00 Tiny Toes (3&4yrs)
4:00-4:45 Ballet/Jazz (5&6yrs)
4:45-5:30 Ballet/Jazz C. (6yrs)
5:30-6:00 Tiny Toes (3&4yrs)
6:00-6:45 Ballet/Jazz (7-10yrs)
FRIDAY
10:30-11:00 Tiny Toes (3&4yrs)
11:00-11:30 Tiny Toes (2.5&3yrs)
3:15-3:45 Jazz/Tap/Ballet (4yrs)
3:45-4:30 Musical Theatre (6-10yrs)
Membership:
A “resident” is the homeowner(s) and/or their spouse and
their children who are living at the residence. Residents
will possess a valid membership card to demonstrate that
they are in good standing for access to the Lake/Park.
Each resident must present A VALID/CURRENT membership card in order to gain entrance into the park/facility. Membership entitles you to the following:
•Lake/park amenity use
•Equipment use (e.g. boats)
•Fishing
•Recreation room rental (at applicable rental fee)
•Opportunity to register for activities and programs offered at the park facility
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chaparral
chapacisers
Have you registered for the Rocky Mountain Women’s
Run www.rmswomensrun.com ?
Join the Chapacisers at our 3rd Annual RMS Run in Canmore on May 11 & 12th!
Check out our facebook page to see what we are up to
this Winter www.facebook.com/chapacisers
Recommended by the Chaparral Chapacisers Group
Chewy Pumpkin Spice
Granola Bars
makes 12 bars
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
• 2 cups oats, divided
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1-1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 2/3 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/3 cup agave nectar
• 3 tbsp. maple syrup
• 1 tsp. vanilla
•1/3 cup almonds, roughly chopped
• 1/3 cup cacao nibs (can sub chocolate chips)
• 1/3 cup dried cranberries
Valentines Craft
“Paper Love Bug”
What you’ll need:
Empty toilet paper tube
Pink paper
Scissors
Glue
Pipe cleaners
Pen, maker, crayons, or pencil
How To Make It:
•Paint or cover an empty toilet tube with pink paper to
make the body of the bug.
•Cut two hearts from construction paper.
•Attach these with tape or glue on either side of the
body.
•Encourage your child to draw a face on the top of the
tube. Pipe cleaners make great antennae.
•Write a cute message on the wings such as “Valentine,
you make my heart flutter.”
Directions: Start by placing 1/2 cup of your oats
into a mini food processor. Process until oats have
reached a flour-like consistency. In a large mixing
bowl, combine the remaining 1-1/2 cup oats, 1/2
cup oat flour, 1 tsp. cinnamon, 1-1/2 tsp. pumpkin
pie spice, and 1/4 tsp. salt. Toss the ingredients until
all are well incorporated. In another mixing bowl,
combine 2/3 cup pumpkin puree, 1/3 cup agave
nectar, 3 tbsp. maple syrup, and 1 tsp. vanilla. Whisk
until smooth and add to dry ingredients. Stir until
dry ingredients are mixed into the wet ingredients.
Then, carefully fold in your cacao nibs, almonds, and
dried cranberries. Grease a 9×9 pan and transfer the
granola bar mixture into the pan. Using your hands,
press the granola mixture into the pan so it is even.
Bake in a 300 degree** oven for 20 minutes. Let cool
completely before cutting into 12 bars.
**For a crisper bar, try raising the oven to 325
degrees.
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what’s happening
at the lake cont'd
Residents aged 11 and under will not be permitted into
the park unless accompanied by a person over the age
of 12.
St. Bonaventure
Junior High School
Guests of Members:
Please note that numbers are restricted. Members must
inform staff at entry gate of the number of guests accompanying them in to the park.
•Adult members are permitted 6 guests.
•Residents age 12-16 may bring 2 guests.
•Maximum guest per family - 16 guests.
The start of 2013 was a good one for St. Bonaventure
Jr. High School. The basketball season began and is
now going strong. All of our teams are working hard
to perfect their skills. We are looking forward to hosting the annual “Falcons Invitational” basketball tournament from Feb. 21–23. Both of our senior teams will
be playing and there will be plenty of exciting basketball to watch!
Groups larger than 16 guests would be considered a
“large group”. A large group is only permitted into the
park upon completion of a Large Group booking form,
approval of park staff and payment of an additional user
fee. Information is available at the Recreation Centre office. The park has a ceiling on the total numbers of “large
groups” permitted in the park on a single day.
Lake Chaparral members will assume full responsibility
for their guests' actions at all times when participating
in the lake/park facility. Please make sure they are aware
of park rules.
Tobogganing
Tobogganing is only permitted on designated area on
hill just left of the front waterfall. This is marked by signs
and outlined by lights after dark.
This area is where there is the least amount of risk. Anyone caught tobogganing anywhere else on the hill will
have their privileges revoked. Safety is the top priority.
No building jumps anywhere on the hill
Tobogganing is an unsupervised activity and is done at
your own risk. Helmets are recommended and parent supervision is advised.
Skating
The upper rink with fire pit and pathways on lake ice are
for pleasure skating only, not hockey. Pucks and hockey
sticks are not permitted on upper rink.
There are three hockey rinks on the lake ice. Hockey and
ringette can only be played on these rinks.
No one will be allowed on the lake ice until the Centre
has determined the ice is a safe thickness and the DANGER THIN ICE signs have been taken down. For your own
safety please respect the rules and the Safety Flag Warn18
During the third week of January, Meaghan Buisson,
from “BodyWhys” presented to our Grade 9 students
about eating disorders and the benefits of a healthy
life style. Meaghan also did an evening presentation
for parents from the surrounding communities.
February will provide our staff with many opportunities for professional development. Feb. 1 is a PD Day
for our staff and the students will have the day off.
Then Feb. 14 and 15 is the annual Teachers’ Convention. Teachers will be attending a large variety of PD
opportunities at various venues throughout the city.
Students will be enjoying a well-deserved break with
a five-day weekend, as Monday Feb. 18 is Family Day.
Also in February we will be having our annual Shrove
Tuesday Pancake Breakfast for our entire school community. Parents and teachers will begin preparing
pancakes very early in the day so that our students
and parents can enjoy a warm stack of pancakes
when they arrive to school. The following day is Ash
Wednesday, which marks the beginning of the Lenten
season. We will be celebrating mass together with St.
Boniface Elementary at St. Bonaventure Church, at
9:45am on Feb. 13. All parents are welcome to join us.
ing System.
Please be aware that the lake ice is naturally occurring
ice, and natural imperfections such as bumps and cracks
are inevitable. It is not always possible for staff to maintain lake ice to a rink ice standard. Helmets are strongly
recommended.
Please use caution when using rubber mats to travel to
ice rinks.
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CALGARY SOUTH
LITTLE LEAGUE
Although the weather outside may indicate otherwise,
it’s time once again to get ready for a new year of little
league baseball. Preparations for the 2013 season are well
underway at Cal South and we look forward to another
great year on the diamonds.
In-Person Registration
Following are the details of our ONE in-person baseball
registration session for this year:
BRIDLEWOOD EYE CARE
YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD VISION CENTRE
FRAME SALE
SUNGLASSES SALE
With purchase of lenses
Excludes Maui Jim & Oakley
20% - 40% OFF
30% - 40% OFF
Mid-Sun Community Centre
50 Midpark Rise SE
Saturday, February 23, 2013 11:00 am - 3:00pm
On-Line Registration
You can also register on-line at www.calsouthlittleleague.org.
Volunteering with CalSouth
All parents and coaches wishing to volunteer for CalSouth
Little League this year, must complete a the following 3
Forms:
•Police Information Check Form (requires 2 pieces of ID)
(valid for 3 years.)
•Volunteer Application Form (required each year)
•Volunteer Coach Form (required each year)
Please attend either the in-person registration or one of
the evaluations to complete your paperwork.
Late Fee Policy
For any registrations received after February 28, 2013,
late registration charges will be applied. For Blast Ball and
T-Ball, the late registration fee will be an additional $20 per
player. For all other divisions, the late registration fee will
be $50 per player.
Upcoming Dates
February 23, 2013 – In person registration
March 1, 2013 – late fees for registration begin
March 9, 2012 – Evaluations at the Okotoks Dawgs Fieldhouse
March 16, 2012 – Evaluations at the Okotoks Dawgs
Fieldhouse
May, 2012 – Little League Season begins
Are we connected?
Check out our website at www.calsouthlittleleague.org
for the latest information
Like us on Facebook at CalSouth Little League
Follow us on Twitter at CalSouth LL
Dr. David Blaine
Dr. Shikha Garg
Dr. Anthony Iuliano
OPTOMETRIST
OPTOMETRIST
OPTOMETRIST
403.873.2123
www.bridlewoodeyecare.com
315, 2335 - 162nd Avenue SW (beside Sobeys)
Keep Your Pension Payout
Working for You.
Because you’re a local employee receiving a pension
payout, we know you’ve worked hard for this money. That’s
why how you handle this payout will likely be one of the most
important financial decisions you make.
For help with deciding which option is right for you, let’s
schedule some time to talk. We’ll start by reviewing your
current situation to better understand your needs and
goals. Then we can decide on possible solutions that can
help keep you on track to reach your goals.
Call today to learn what you can do to help keep your
pension payout working for you.
Shafiq F Kassam
Financial Advisor
10 Chaparral Dr. S.E
Ste. 212
Calgary, AB T2X 3R7
403-254-1170
www.edwardjones.com
Member – Canadian Investor Protection Fund
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Team
Palmer
is busy selling Lake Chaparral!
Jason Tannis Ken
REAL ESTATE INFORMATION - FREE
REAL ESTATE SERVICE - PRICELESS!
Lake Chaparral Sales Stats: 2012
STYLE
2 STOREY/2 SPLIT
BUNGALOW
HIGH
LOW
AVG.
AVG DOM
TOTAL
920,000
320,000
464,793
44
129
1,650,000
400,000
541,593
53
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BI-LEVEL
425,000
425,000
425,000
7
1
4 LEVEL SPLIT
364,000
364,000
364,000
20
1
ATTACHED
479,000
385,000
434,612
50
8
CONDO
331,000
194,000
262,778
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Lake Chaparral Valley Sales Stats: 2012
STYLE
HIGH
LOW
AVG.
AVG DOM
TOTAL
2 STOREY/2 SPLIT
634,000
334,900
442,053
53
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ATTACHED
363,000
295,000
325,700
42
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CONDO
290,900
279,000
284,228
42
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Lake Chaparral Ridge Sales Stats: 2012
STYLE
HIGH
LOW
AVG.
AVG DOM
TOTAL
2 STOREY/ 2 SPLIT
447,000
300,000
344,369
47
8
BUNGALOW
318,000
318,000
318,000
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1
4 LEVEL SPLIT
341,500
330,000
335,750
12
2
ATTACHED
316,000
316,000
316,000
19
1
CONDO
291,000
211,000
238,793
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What is my House Worth?
your
Community
Info
Please Visit
www.lakechaparral.info
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www.lakechaparral.info
or call Team Palmer at 403-256-3888
ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS
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over the Internet Evaluation
ASK!!!
403-256-3888
Remember Nobody Sells more Real Estate than RE/MAX
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#102, 279 Midpark Way SE
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Achievement
Award
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Amy
Brooke
Chloe
Erin
Jake
Molly
Morgan
Rachel
Danielle
Abby
Dana
Kaitlynn
Kennedy
Robyn
Sarah
Sydney
Amy
Ayesha
Chase
Jenna
Josh
Justin
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Megan
Megan
Miki
Brittany
Lori
Ryleigh
Christopher
Daren
Grace
Meagan
Paige
Sarah
Jessica
Brenda
Jaden
McKenzie
Shaunie
Allison
Sarah
Taryn
Samantha
Rheanna
Chaparral Childcare Connector
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Website is: www.caldayhomes.com. This is run by a CCA member.
To receive information on any of these babysitters, please contact
Lana 403-701-8326 or lana@normore.com
Lake Chaparral
Pond Hockey
Classic
Saturday February 23rd, 2013
We are excited to bring the 2nd Annual
Pond Hockey Classic
to the Winterlude Celebration on the afternoon of
Saturday, February 23rd from 12-3pm
Youth aged 5-6 years old will get exclusive use of the
lake’s pond hockey rinks to play an old fashioned game
of outdoor hockey.
Come cheer them on!!
Proudly sponsored by Scotiabank Walden
Free Workshop Series
Register
Today!
Dr. Alma Nenshi DC (403) 254-5774
Feb 21 - Headaches
Feb 28 - Heart Dz & Strokes
Mar 28 - The ADHD Brain
www.CalgaryWellness.com (In Midnapore Mall)
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Lake Chaparral 251 Scouts
is trying something new
and needs your support!
Instead of throwing your milk
containers, bottles, cans and
jugs into the blue bin or waiting for a bottle drive, please
give us a call @ 403-606-9717
and we will pick them up at
your convenience!
Scouts provide a valuable experience for kids aged five
and older. We provide interesting, dynamic, fun experiences for our local youth that above all teach leadership,
confidence, responsibility and co-operation.
Thank you for supporting us!
Call 403-606-9717
¤New Patients Welcome
¤Direct Insurance Billing
¤Evening Appointments Available
¤Same Day Emergency Appointments
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your community connections
schools
(S) denotes Separate (FR) denotes French Immersion
Chaparral Elementary
Fish Creek Elementary
Sundance Elementary (FR)
St. Sebastian Elementary (S)
Blessed Mother Teresa (S) (FR)
Mid-Sun Jr. High
Fairview Jr. High (FR)
Father James Whelihan Jr. High (S)
K-4
5-6
K-6
K-6
K-6
7-9
5-9
7-9
403.777.6424
403.777.6400
403.777.8690
403.500.2116
403.500.2078
403.777.6430
403.777.7900
403.500.2087
St. Matthew Jr. High (S) (FR)
Centennial High School
Dr. E.P. Scarlett High School (FR)
Bishop O’Byrne (S)
Bishop Grandin High School (S) (FR)
C.B.E. programs of choice
Calgary Catholic programs of choice
7-9
403.500.2030
10-12
403.256.8140
10-12
403.281.3366
10-12
403.500.2103
10-12
403-500-2047
cbe.ab.ca/programs
cssd.ab.ca
churches
St. Paul’s Anglican Church
South Calgary Chinese Alliance
St. Patrick’s Catholic
Covenant Christian
Reformed Church
All Saints Lutheran
Sun West Christian Fellowship
Mid Park Christian Assembly
Pavilion of Hope Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter Day Saints
McKenzie Towne Church
403.256.1428
403.254.1030
403.256.0414
403.254.2505
403.256.0262
403.254.2823
403.256.4722
403.201.5151
403.256.1590
403.257.5360
St. Albert the Great
Catholic Church
Red Deer Lake United Church
Living Faith Community Church
First Alliance Church
Peace Lutheran Church
South Gate First Baptist Church
Southwinds Church
Deer Park United Church
Cross Pointe
Canyon Creek Christian Fellowship
New Hope Community Church
403.257.6054
403.256.3181
403.254.2592
403.252.7572
403.256.1439
403.561.6648
403.703.9920
403.278.8263
403.818.7345
403.256.3167
403.256.2772
sports and recreation
South Fish Creek
Recreation Association
Trico Centre for
Family Wellness
Shawnessy YMCA
Cascade Swim Club
Midnapore Hockey
Youth Recreational Hockey
Girls Hockey
sfcra.com
403-201-8652
tricocentre.ca
403-278-7542
ymcacalgary.org
cascadeswimming.com
midnaporehockey.ca
rechockeycalgary.com
girlshockeycalgary.com
403-256-5533
Community
Chaparral RA (Lakehouse) lakechap.ca
251st Chaparral Scouts scouts.ca
Guides Canada
girlguides.ca
Alderman Peter Demong
MLA Rick Fraser
403.254.4148
403.283.4993
403.283.8348
403.268.1653
403.836.0676
Bow View Ringette
Foothills Soccer
CalSouth Little League Baseball
Colts Football
South Fish Creek Basketball
Axemen Lacrosse
Rockyview Inline Hockey
MidSun Recreation
Shawnessy Library
Chapacisers
Chaparral Green Thumbs
Childcare Connector
Friends of Fish Creek
bowviewringette.com
calgaryfoothillssoccer.com
calsouthlittleleague.org
southcalgarycolts.ca
southfishcreekhoops.com
axemenlacrosse.com
rockyviewinline.ca
midsun.org
calgarypubliclibrary.com 403.221.2072
chapacisers@shaw.ca
chaparralgreenthumbs@gmail.com
caldayhomes.com
www.friendsoffishcreek.org
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Give yourself a gift this Valentine’s Day and “Fulfill two
needs with one deed”! Get unconditional love from a
new furry friend while also providing a much needed
forever home for a cat or dog. Adopting from The City of
Calgary Animal & Bylaw Services will provide both.
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Health benefits of having a pet:
•Improve your mood
•Reduce your stress level
•Control your blood pressure
•Boost your immunity
•Stave off loneliness
Ceiling Painting
Animal & Bylaw Services makes it easy to adopt a pet.
All Painting
Spray Painting
Drywall Repair
South: 403.252.1366 • North: 403.239.9022
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New adoption procedures for cats and dogs:
•View adoptable cats and dogs at calgary.ca/animal
services
•First come, first meet
•Appointments are no longer required.
•Come to the Animal Services Centre at 2201 Portland
Street S.E.
Seniors for Seniors:
Seniors (age 60 or older) get a 60% discount when
adopting a senior cat or dog (age 7 or older), resulting
in a cost of only $60 to adopt a cat or $80 to adopt a dog.
Gift certificates:
Are you thinking about giving someone a cat or dog for
a special occasion? We strongly encourage you to give
an Animal & Bylaw Services gift certificate instead. We
believe that choosing a pet is an important personal
decision and owning a cat or dog is a responsibility for
the lifetime of that pet.
Gift certificates give potential pet owners time to
choose the best cat or dog for their home and lifestyle.
Gift certificates can be purchased in any denomination
and can be used towards the adoption of a cat, dog or
towards the cost of a pet licence.
For more information, visit calgary.ca/animalservices
and search adoptable cats or dogs.
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King’s Corner
Musings from a life-long educator
“A Child’s Winter Boots”
to get the boots back on, this time on the correct feet.
He then announced, ‘These aren’t my boots!’
If you have ever watched a Kindergarten class get
dressed for recess or for going home you will understand why one must have the patience of Job. Here is
one typical situation with the teacher and one of her
young pupils.
She bit her tongue, and once again she struggled to
help him pull the ill-fitting boots off his little feet.
At the end of a long day a teacher was helping one of
her young class pupils put on his boots. He asked for
help and she could see why. Even with her pulling and
him pushing, the little boots still didn’t want to go on.
Now she didn’t know if she should laugh or cry. But she
mustered up what grace and courage she had left to
wrestle the boots on his feet again.
By the time they got the second boot on, she had
worked up a sweat. She almost cried when the little boy
said, ‘Teacher, they’re on the wrong feet!’
She looked, and sure enough, they were. It wasn’t any
easier pulling the boots off than it was putting them on.
She managed to keep her cool as, together they worked
No sooner had they got the boots off when he said,
‘They’re my brother’s boots, my Mum made me
wear’em.’
Helping him into his coat, she asked, ‘Now, where are
your mittens?’ He said, ‘I stuffed’em in the toes of my
boots!’
Until next time, remember our children grow up quickly, so cherish each minute of each day with them.
Lawrence King
CCA Director of Education
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What is the difference between the Chaparral
Community Association (CCA) and the
Chaparral Residents Association (CRA)?
The Chaparral Community Association is a volunteer run
organization that represents the residents of Lake Chaparral, Chaparral Ridge and Chaparral Valley.
Your Community Association is the recognized body that
liaises with government officials, expresses resident concerns regarding commercial, industrial and residential land
use development and represents the position of residents
on education, transportation, environmental and infrastructure issues.
The CCA supports organized sports, community programs
and social programs. The CCA supports and publishes the
community publication The Trailblazer to help keep you better informed. For inquires please see the list of CCA volunteers
in the Trailblazer or email ask@chaparralcommunity.com.
Membership is a voluntary $20 per year.
The Chaparral Residents Association is the association
that governs the private membership of Lake Chaparral and
its facilities. Each home within the Lake Chaparral community is encumbered to pay an annual membership due to
the CRA. The annual dues are utilized for the day to day
operations of the lake property and all of its facilities, the
maintenance of entryway features of the community, maintaining an appropriate reserve fund and making long term
planning decisions for the lake and its assets. The CRA’s employs a facility director, Nancy Connors, under the direction
of a volunteer Board of Directors.
For inquires about the Lake Chaparral Park and Recreation
Centre please contact the Lake Chaparral Residents Association at 403-254-4148 or visit their website at lakechap.ca.
ACROSS
1 Feather tufts on top of owl’s head
4 Pickled flower buds used in cooking
6 Intertwine yarn in a pattern of loops
7 Sand dunes often called the world’s smallest desert
9 A three-wheeler
10 A proper name and an herb
14 Ship’s steering system
15 Capital of Ontario
17 Pieces of paper that make up a book
18 A common greeting
DOWN
1 The cat’s ___________
2 Piano player of Peanuts fame
3 Greek god of love
5 A preliminary drawing
8 Name of extinct bison
10 Colour of Dorothy’s slippers in Wizard of Oz (2 words)
11 A circus tent (2 words)
12 Rodent watched for in February
13 Vegetables or meat served on a skewer
16 A small cup or measurement (volume)
Brain
Games
Created by
B.G.Rose
Across 1. plumicorns 4. capers 6. yarn 7. Carcross 9. tricycle 10. Rosemary 14. rudder 15. Toronto 17. pages 18. hello
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Fostering safe communities…
RV Parking Tips
For winter campers or those lucky enough to be traveling
somewhere warm to avoid Calgary’s weather, here are a
few reminders when parking your RVs:
Under the Calgary Traffic Bylaw 26M96:
•RVs registered to a City of Calgary address can be parked
on the street, directly adjoining the owner’s residence,
for up to 36 consecutive hours.
•After 36 hours, the RV must be moved to an off-street
location for at least 48 consecutive hours before being
parked again on the street adjoining the owner’s or operator’s residence.
•While parked on the street, RVs should be parked in a
manner that is safe and does not constitute a hazard for
anyone using the street.
•RVs may not be parked on the street at any time if detached from the vehicle used to haul them.
Under the Land Use Bylaw 2P80:
•Recreational vehicles can be parked on front property
or driveways for up to 24 hours.
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Presenter: Travis Sjovold, Manager - Conservation and
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Location: Fish Creek Environmental Learning Centre,
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Admission: $6 per person payable at the door (cash or
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Lois Hole Centennial Provincial Park – A New Urban
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One of Alberta’s newest provincial parks, Lois Hole Centennial Provincial Park was established in April, 2005. The park
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With the holidays now long behind us, February can be
a slow time of year. However, this is actually one of the
busiest times for MLAs, as we head to Edmonton for
the spring session of the legislature and budget estimate debates.
During this session, I am looking forward to all the opportunities I will have to debate legislation that will
affect Calgary-South East, and to advocate for the priorities you have shared with me over the past year, including new schools and local transportation issues.
As a new MLA, I have worked hard to ensure that your
voices are heard at the government table, and am happy
to report I have met with some good results. In the fall
session, my motion urging government to build schools
in partnership with other stakeholders, so that the facilities may contain services such as libraries and daycares, passed unanimously in the House. I was pleased
to see that all of the other MLAs agreed we must look at
innovative new ways to meet the needs of our communities and our families.
I am proud of all our government has achieved over the
past 41 years and I look forward to making the next four
years just as productive and fruitful for Albertans.
As you may already know, my constituency office is now
open, and is located at Building D, Suite 202, 5126-126
Avenue SE. Now that we’re all moved in, I look forward
to meeting with as many constituents as I can in our
new location. Follow me on Twitter (@RickFraserMLA)
and Facebook (www.facebook.com/RickFraserYYCSE)
for information about our first open house which will
occur on Saturday February 23rd from 11am-1pm. We
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alderman, ward 14
Peter Demong
www.calgary.ca/ward14
ward14@calgary.ca or 403 268-1653
After the frantic months of December and January, February might seem bland. But this couldn’t be further
from the truth. You might sit down with some friends to
watch the Super Bowl, or sit down to a Valentine’s Day
dinner with your sweetheart, or spend a long weekend
with your family, and hopefully you will see a groundhog
emerge from his den on a cloudy day.
Hopefully you will also take some time to join me in some
meaningful dialogue at ALDERTALK this February. We are
getting good crowds out, as usual, and January was no
exception. The next edition of ALDERTALK will be held at
the Lake Bonavista Recreation Centre (1401 Acadia Drive
SE) from noon to 2pm on February 16, 2013. You can always visit www.calgary.ca/Aldertalk to get a description
of the event, and to view the schedule of upcoming ALDERTALK sessions.
~continued next page~
It’s almost time to hit
the pitch!
Why play soccer ?
•Soccer for all levels U3-U18.
•U3-U8 play in your community with
your friends.
•Competitive league for U8.
•Grassroots staff on the field each
week to help with skills and games.
•Soccer uniforms, pictures and
medals included in your fees.
•Free weekly U8 skills training.
•Jamborees & mini tournaments.
•Support your community association.
When do you play?
•U3 & U4 (2009 & 2010) Saturday AM
•U6 (2007 & 2008)Tuesday & Thursday
•U8 (2005 & 2006)Monday & Wednesday
•Jamboree April 20 & 21
•League play starts April 29th to June 29th
•Registration Starts in February
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alderman Peter Demong cont'd
While you are checking out the ALDERTALK page of my
new website, have a look around at the other pages too.
This upgraded version of the Ward 14 Aldermanic site is
much more comprehensive than its predecessor, and I
still have a few tricks up my sleeve for the future. Along
with a ton of information on Aldertalk, Ward 14 communities, and yours truly, there will be constantly updated
posts consisting of everything from these monthly newsletter columns, to Notices of Motion, to urgent news. The
official address is www.calgary.ca/Ward14, but the City of
Calgary (www.calgary.ca) website always makes it easy
to find things using the search tool. I hope you find the
content of this new website useful.
I’ve mentioned the Lake Fraser Gate Pilot Project in the
past. It was a trial run of some restrictions on left turn signals at the intersection of MacLeod Trail and Lake Fraser
Gate S.E. There are about 4800 vehicles/hour that pass this
intersection during the morning rush hour, and the project was an attempt to alleviate some of this congestion.
By the time you read this, your opportunity to give feedback on this pilot project via the 3-1-1 call centre will
likely be over, but I encourage you to contact me if you
have any other feedback to share. So far, the comments
have been mostly positive with regards to the changes
made at the intersection, but it is of critical importance
that we have all the information possible in the decision
making process, because ideas such as these have the
potential to very inexpensively alleviate traffic woes all
around Calgary.
The Lake Fraser Gate Pilot Project illustrates the most cost
effective option to reducing commute times that the City
has in its arsenal. The turn lane restrictions cost roughly
$30,000, in comparison to the roughly $30 million cost of
an interchange. It’s a promising solution at 1% of the cost
of an interchange with much less construction headache.
Obviously, I would love to take the idea and roll with it,
but as I mentioned before – the more feedback the better. Thank you to everyone who has already given their
input, and special thanks to the businesses of Lake Fraser
Drive for their patience and understanding.
I can always be contacted at 403-268-1653, by email at
eaward14@calgary.ca, and through the online contact
form at www.calgary.ca/Ward14.
That’s it for February. Look for another edition in March...
-Alderman Peter Demong
École Blessed Mother Teresa
École Blessed Mother Teresa is a vibrant Catholic French
Immersion elementary school serving the communities
south of Fish Creek, east to the Bow River, and west to
the city limits. Our students are actively engaged in the
French language and culture.
January is always a month of beginings and we had
many new experiences to share. Our grade 5’s and 6’s
were at the climbing centre for two days achieving
brave new heights. Our chess club started up on January 11th and will be playing till March when they will
wind up with a tournament. We had presentations by
Canadian Musical Theatre and Music Alive; who taught
us all a lot about Mozart’s music. At the end of January
we had our annual Family Movie night and along with it
for the first time a Silent Auction, there were some great
items to bid on and we hope you went home with one
of them!
In February we are really looking forward to celebrating
and exploring our French culture with two days of Carnaval celebrations on February 7th and 8th.
“Let every action of mine be something beautiful for
God” Blessed Mother Teresa
St. Philip Fine Arts
Elementary School
St. Philip Fine Arts School offers a Fine Arts program to
all kindergarten to Grade 6 students. The Fine Arts program integrates the arts with academic subjects and allows students to experience links between the arts and
other core subjects. Learning through the arts is active,
engaging and fun. Students who may not learn in a traditional way are able to increase their confidence and
self esteem. These are just a few of the many benefits of
learning through the arts. For more information regarding this program of choice please view our website at
http://www.cssd.ab.ca/stphilip/.
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By exerting muscles through weight-bearing exercise,
the ligaments and tendons that attach muscle to bone
and muscle to muscle will impose a good “stress” to our
bone structure. Since our bodies are designed in such a
manor that we must “break it down” in order to “ build
it up”, weight bearing exercises aid in increasing bone
density. When you perform exercises, you are also fostering balance and coordination. The psychological and
physical gains enable people to enjoy further activity.
Factors influencing
Optimal Bone Health
by Amanda Hierath, Group Fitness Team Lead
Maintaining strength and vitality does not have to
come at a cost. We don’t have to reach for the next
over priced supplement to preserve stability and bone
health.
Osteoporosis is a disorder that does not discriminate
although it is most commonly associated with older
adults, postmenopausal women, and those with a history of long-term steroidal use. The pathology describes
bones becoming brittle and porous; therefore lacking
strength and making them subject to fracture more
easily.
Although peak bone mass is reached between the ages
of 25-30, maintaining optimal bone density through
education is also required to minimize further deterioration. Calcium and Vitamin D are well known contributors in upholding bone integrity, however, many discard
exercise as a form of building or maintenance due to the
fear of physical impact and fracture.
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Calcium also plays an important role in muscle contraction, adding to our bone health. It is a mineral mostly
stored in our bones and released when our bodies
do not have enough from our daily nutritional needs,
thereby decreasing bone density. Rich sources of calcium include cheese, milk, yogurt, which may be more
difficult to obtain for those who are lactose intolerant
or vegetarians. In order to maintain adequate calcium
levels, our bodies require vitamin D to aid in absorption.
Researchers at the University if Arizona determined we
can get enough Vitamin D from just 10-15 minutes of
sunlight per day, although best guaranteed from a daily
multi vitamin.
From low impact to more advanced weight baring exercises, many individuals can incorporate several bone
building activities throughout any given day.
While it is essential to recognize the importance of lifestyle on bone health, other factors such as genetics,
race, or gender cannot be overlooked in their sizeable
roles in developing osteoporosis. It is valuable to seek
the help of a qualified professional if you are unfamiliar
with the mechanics of any exercise.
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salmon packets
These puffed packets are a fun way to incorporate more fish into
your diet.
6 18-inch square (approx.) pieces baking parchment
1 ½ lb salmon fillet, cut into 6 equal pieces
1 orange pepper, cut into thin julienne
1 yellow pepper, cut into thin julienne
6 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
6 tablespoons dry white wine
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 lime, sliced into 6 thin pieces
12 sprigs of fresh dill
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
CULINARY FILE: salmon
Fold parchment paper in half and cut into half heart-shaped pieces
using the full width of the paper. Do not cut the folded edge.
Rinse salmon pieces under cold running water and pat dry with
paper towels. Place each piece of salmon skin side down, on one
half of the parchment hearts. *If you use skinned salmon, lightly
oil one half of the parchment paper with vegetable oil.
Whisk wine and lemon juice together in a small bowl and pour
two tablespoons over each piece of salmon. Drizzle each with the
melted butter, and season with salt and pepper. Top each salmon
piece with a lime slice, the julienned vegetables and two sprigs of
fresh dill.
Fold the other half of the parchment heart over the fish and
tightly seal by making a series of tight overlapping folds all around
the open edge. (This is a little tricky at first, but it becomes easier,
when you can actually see how tightly the folds are holding.) Place
salmon packets on a baking sheet and bake until the packets are
puffed up – approximately 10 – 15 minutes.
Make sure the rest of your meal is ready to be served, and quickly
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Fiction
•Sutton – J.R. Moehringer
•The Twelve Tribes of Hattie – Ayana Mathis
•Dear Life: Stories – Alice Munro
•419 – Will Ferguson
•Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore –
Robin Sloan
•Beautiful Ruins – Jess Walter
Non-fiction
•Life is a Gift – Tony Bennett
•Notes to the Future – Nelson Mandela
•Grace: A Memoir – Grace Coddington
•I’m Your Man: The Life of Leonard Cohen –
Sylvie Simmons
•A Nation Worth Ranting About – Rick Mercer
•The Eighty Dollar Champion – Elizabeth Letts
Children’s
•Koala Lou – Mem Fox
•The Trumpet of the Swan – E.B. White
•The Dragon Turn – Shane Peacock
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BRYAN'S PLUMBING, GAS FITTING & HEATING:
Master plumber and gas fitter. Renovations, repairs, hot water tanks, furnace replacement. Over
25 year’s experience. Fully licensed and insured.
We take care of all your home’s plumbing and
heating needs. Same rate on Saturday. Email mak.
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ELECTRICITY IS NOT A HOBBY: Call a licensed
Electrician and Pot Light Specialist. No job is too
small. Excellent rates. Please call John at 403-2815002 / 403-708-6555.
RIGHTWAY Plumbing And Heating: Has
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quality work, happy clients and fair pricing, with
second generation experience, there is no job we
can’t handle. Furnaces $3185, water heaters $715,
bathroom renos and gas lines also! Installed with
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stain & finish both site-finished and pre-finished
hardwood floors. Over 15 years of experience.
Dustless sanding, commercial grade finishes, and
quality workmanship at competitive prices. For a
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RELIABLE LADY IS ABLE TO CLEAN YOUR HOME:
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HARDWOOD FLOOR INSTALLATION: Pre-finished, unfinished, laminate, damage repair. Quality craftsmanship, for estimate call Les at 403-2367991 or 403-399-0243.
TIAPA CLEANING INC. An affordable, reliable and
quality efficient cleaning service that's licensed
and bonded. Weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly
cleans for residential and commercial units. Call
today for your free in-home or office estimate!
403-689-1071.
PAINTING: All types: Interior, Exterior, drywall
repairs, stipple ceiling repairs, stucco coatings. If
you are looking for a reliable painter to do quality
work at a competitive price give us a call for a free
estimate. No upfront fees, BBB, Liability Insurance,
WCB. Call Corey at Harding’s Painting (c) 403-8306745. (w) 403-254-4726.
PROFESSIONAL CLEANING SERVICES: "Committed to excellence, honesty, quality and saving!"
Providing a courteous service with affordable
rates. Same top quality service as the local cleaning companies at lower rate. Services are weekly,
bi-weekly, move-in, move-out, condominiums,
one time cleaning and offices. References available upon request. Call for a free estimate at 403667-2503.
BRIGHT & SHINY HOUSECLEANING: Quality
cleaning service. Very through, reliable and hard
working. Weekly, bi-weekly, and Monthly cleaning. Reasonable prices. For free estimate call Janet
at 403-7047.
Irvine Plumbing and HeatiNG:
Fully trained journeyman plumbers and
gasfitters. Exact pricing is given before
work commences. No job is too small.
Plumbing services and repairs, gas lines,
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BIN RENTALS: For all your needs. Move outs, renos, new construction, Yard clean-ups. Long term
/ short term rentals, no hidden fees. Best service in
town. Call 403-540-2255 ask for Stu.
ALL TYPES OF DRYWALL: Boarding, taping and
texturing. Complete basement developments and
renovations. Licensed and insured. References.
Call Austin Construction 403-852-2785.
LESSONS/TUTORS
MATH: Individual instruction / tutoring Grade 9 to
Math 30. Specializing in Pure Math. Daytime adult
/ upgrading / home-schooled students also welcome. In Sundance. Call Claudia 403-873-6720.
THE TUTOR DOCTOR DIFFERENCE: We come directly to the child’s home to deliver tutoring services, offer flexibility in the tutor’s schedule to fit
your busy schedule. Struggling students can get
one-on-one attention. Our tutors develop personalized programs by working with the child’s existing homework and school curriculum. orogers@
tutordoctor.com, ph. 403-451-5475.
CHILDCARE/DAYHOMES
LAKE CHAPARRAL DAYHOME: One opening
available. We fill the day with play, games, crafts
and some educational activities. Large walkout
basement and great back yard for outside play.
Looking for aged 2 +. Reasonable rates. Please call
Pippa on 403-457-8492 for further information or
email piplingard@hotmail.com.
DAYHOME: in Walden is accepting children of
ages 1-5. Please call 403-719-4428. A
ALPHABET JUNGLE DAY HOME: Lake Chaparral - We have dedicated the entire main level of
our home for the Children. Play, laugh and learn
from daily pre-school lessons and activities. Please
check us out on Facebook. One full time spot available for 2 years of age or up. Email for more information alphabetjungledayhome@gmail.com.
CHILD CARE: Before and After School Care in a
warm, loving, fun, caring friendly, reliable environment just 1/2 block from public school. Call Shannon at 403-695-4241.
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nails only $30.00. Nail polish and design $10.00.
Also offer glitter tattoos and available for girls' nail
party bookings. Please call 403-464-8612.
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with your bookkeeping? Experienced bookkeeper
now accepting new clients. Specializing in small to
medium sized business. Eight years of experience
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Phone Katie 403-870-0737.
THE MENDING BASKET: Offering services in alterations and tailoring. Please contact Samantha
at 403-873-2166.
BAKED BY AN ANGEL: is a unique addition for
your wedding, special party, or event. Themed
cakes, cupcakes, cookies and sweets are all home
baked and delivered so you don't have to fuss with
the details. Corporate Functions Service available.
Check out our website at www.bakedbyanangel.
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Make your next party or event pop with a popcorn, cotton candy,
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Affordable prices for birthdays, fundraisers, showers, and more.
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AHS Addictions Hotline
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Ambulance (AHS) – Non Emergency
403.261.4000
ATCO Gas – 24 Hour Emergency
403.245.7222
Calgary HEALTH LINK 24/7
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Calgary Police – Non Emergency
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Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter
403.234.7233
Child Abuse Hotline
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403.270.3463
Distress/Crisis Line
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ENMAX – Power Trouble
403.514.6100
Poison Centre – Alberta
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Suicide Crisis Line
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Alberta Children’s Hospital
403.955.7211
Foothills Hospital
403.944.1110
Peter Lougheed Centre
403.943.4555
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403.943.3000
Sheldon M. Chumir Health Care
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South Calgary Urgent Care 403.943.9300
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Calgary Humane Society
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403.250.7722
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Investment
Kick-Start
Open an RRSP or TFSA with a minimum of $50
and we’ll give you another $50* to get started.
*
Offers available only at Walden Branch and expires on March 1, 2013. To receive the RRSP or TFSA
credit, the customer must first deposit their minimum $50.00 into the RRSP or TFSA and set up a
pre-authorized monthly transfer from an ATB account.
SELLING SUBURBIA
Curious about the SOLD price on Chaparral homes?
Visit my website to be a Neighbour In The Know!
December 2012 #1 Top Producer CIR South
TIP OF THE MONTH
JANINE ION
SILVER CLUB
Your Neighbour, Your Realtor®
403-461-4975
www.sellingsuburbia.ca
Ask me about a FREE market
evaluation
on your home!
New House For the New Year
Out with the old, in with the new. This sentiment is really fitting at this time of year when we
take down the lights and decorations and we look around and see that maybe our house isn’t
quite what it used to be. But you don’t have to spend a tonne to make a difference. Change out
your light fixtures or taps. Hang new curtains or blinds, paint a room or put down a new throw
rug. These are all relatively quick and easy fixes to make you fall in love with your home all over again.
Need more?
Like my Selling Suburbia Facebook page for details on how you
can get free tickets to the 2013 Calgary Home & Garden Show.
Boost your
savings by
20%
Open an RESP with
CST and access up
to $7,200 in grants *
An education savings
plan for their tomorrow
For more information, contact:
Making futures happen
Jocelyn Ullett
Sales Representative
Branch 700
(403) 680-0876
jocelyn.ullett@cstresp.com
*Canada Education Savings Grant matches 20% of the first $2,500 you contribute annually to your child's RESP, up to the lifetime maximum of $7,200.
The CST Plan is only sold by prospectus. You can get copies of the prospectus from www.cst.org.