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Tuscany Community Association www.tuscanyca.ca TCA President’s Message P.O. Box 27030 Tuscany RPO Calgary, Alberta T3L 2Y1 Traffic Safety in Tuscany while driving are decisions we all make President...... Glen Furtado The Tuscany Community Association when we get behind the wheel. Despite ...... [email protected] has received quite a number of emails the good driving habits of the majority of Vice President..... Michelle van de Reep this month regarding traffic safety in our residents, there must be a few in our ...... [email protected] our community. Thanks! We appreciate community who are not making the best Treasurer...... Lee Bardwell Secretary...... Tyla Willett receiving your comments or concerns. behaviour-type choices when they get Much of the emphasis as you may expect behind the wheel else we would not be Tuscany Committee Email Addresses centres around the linkages to our schools hearing the concerns. Enforcement and Communications Committee and the crosswalks near them. You may education are the other tools we have can ...... [email protected] Events & Recreation Committee or may not be surprised to learn, however, work with to reach this group. Events...... [email protected] that we’ve received other comments about Recreation...... [email protected] poor driver behaviour on Tuscany Way Encourage good driving behaviour in Parks and Planning Committee and Tuscany Boulevard. I would like others by setting a good example yourself...... [email protected] Tuscany Sun Newsletter to take this opportunity to remind our Respecting the rules of the road will ...... [email protected] residents that our roadways are all single enhance safety for your fellow motorists, Traffic and Safety Committee lane roads unless pavement markings cyclists, and pedestrians alike. Don’t rely ...... [email protected] (dashed lines) indicate otherwise. on a traffic ticket, or worse, an accident, Elected Officials There are only two roadway segments to remind you of the implications of your Alderman: in Tuscany that are 2-Lane roadways: driving decisions when you get behind the Dale Hodges Tuscany Boulevard from Stoney Trail to wheel. 403-268-2445 Tuscany Way, and Tuscany Hill from Nose [email protected] Hill Drive to the 4 Way Stop sign entering MLA: TCA President, Glen Furtado Lindsay Blackett Tuscany. All other roads in Tuscany are 403-216-5444 single lane roadways and should be driven [email protected] as such. MP: Rob Anders 403-292-6666 There are some roadways like Tuscany www.robanders.com Way which are certainly wide enough for 2 vehicles to travel side by side going Tuscany Sun Newsletter Editor & Article Submissions: in the same direction, however, these Michelle van de Reep roadways, void of pavement markings [email protected] designating separate lanes, are not 2 lane Submission deadlines for this monthly publication are the 9th of the month, prior to the distribution month. roads.

Advertising Sales: Enhancing road and traffic safety in Phil 403-660-7324 [email protected] Tuscany starts with you! Driver behaviour ultimately has the biggest influence on The ad booking deadline is the 14th of the month prior to the distribution month. road safety. The roadway design, site This publication is published 12 times a year by Suburban environment, climatic conditions and a Journals Publishing and delivered to residents by Canada Post. This publication is also available for pickup from the host of other factors of course contribute Tuscany Club. to the safety of a given roadway – but it’s Please note: the information and opinions in this newsletter are subject to change, and do not necessarily represent the the driver that decides how they choose to opinions of the publisher or editor. Content contained in this publication may not be reproduced without the written operate their vehicle. Speeding, obeying consent of Suburban Journals Publishing. The information herein is believed accurate but not warranted so. Any traffic laws, being courteous, signaling advertisements, home businesses, babysitters & nannies, or other parties listed in the Tuscany Sun should not be when turning, stopping for pedestrians, interpreted as recommendations or endorsements by the editor or the publisher. talking on your cell phone or texting THE TUSCANY SUN JULY 2010 5 In Our Community are great at supervising their children President’s Inbox The Talk in while they are outside playing. They stand on the sidewalk, pull up chairs and diligently keep their eyes on their From: Alderman Hodge’s Office Tuscany children. But unfortunately they are Further to some discussions Alderman still allowing their children to play on Hodges had at your AGM with William the road and without fault the children Thompson, Past-President of the Tuscany appear to be becoming desensitized to Community Association, the following are what the road truly represents: a place the replies he received from Miles Dyck, for vehicles to travel on. Perhaps Business Coordinator, Traffic Division, your watchful presence is actually Roads Business Unit, City of Calgary. reinforcing that it’s acceptable to play on the road simply because mom/dad 1. A work order is already in place is standing right there. They don’t for the permanent ‘Left Turn appear to understand the distinction Only’ signs for the left lane of Talk in Tuscany belongs to you. Have between road and designated play southbound 12 Mile Coulee Road you read something in the Sun you’d area. at Tusslewood Dr. The signs are like to comment on? Are you looking currently being manufactured, in for some feedback on an issue? Or, Parents please stop allowing your the interim Traffic Field Operations would you like to comment on what’s children to play on the road. And has installed portable ‘Left Turn happening in and around Tuscany? please, for those few residents who Only’ signs at this location until the We’d all love to hear what you have to plunk the ‘Children at Play’ A-frame permanent signs are available. The say. board in the middle of the road while portable signs were installed May your kids are at play, you are not 27. Streets Are Not Playgrounds allowed to unilaterally take actions I’ve been a resident of Tuscany for like this on public roadspace. For 2. In regards to road marking on 12 years and have watched many those parents who are outside with Tuscany Way between 12 Mile families raise their children on the your children while they are playing Coulee Road and Tuscany Springs street I live on. Over the last two thank you and keep up the good work! Hill (to the centre median), a work to three years there has been an Let children play and have fun! But order will be issued to Traffic Field overwhelming increase in the amount please simply move the kids another Operations to have a centre line of children (toddlers, young children 10 feet over directly ONTO the painted. This work will be done in and preteens) being allowed to play playground, keep them ON residential the next few weeks as weather and on the road. Let me clarify that these yards and OFF roadspace. schedules permit. children are not playing on the entire MB street, but conveniently only on the Reply: TCA President, Glen Furtado road area within the Playground zone, Document Shredding – A Please extend our thanks to Alderman which is also conveniently adjacent Cautionary Tale Hodges for his efforts in advancing this to a small park. When did it suddenly This is not a letter of complaint for our community. In general, I would become safe (when was it ever safe?) (do I hear collective sighs?), but a like to express our gratitude to the City of to allow children to play on streets? friendly warning about what you Calgary, Roads for their continual effort Parents, do you realize your child do with the recycling of important and entertainment of our requests. They do is playing on a roadspace with his/ communications. great work, are very responsive, and likely her tricycle, hockey net, skateboard receive few accolades for their hard work. ramp, barbies, tonka trucks, etc that is My wife and I were fortunate to move The Roads Business Unit, and the City of utilized by cars/trucks/minivans with to the Tuscany area a number of years Calgary administration in general, are the an average vehicle weight of 4000lbs? ago when the choice of lots was wide primary reason Calgarians are privileged open. We purchased a non-estates On a small note of thankfulness, there with the excellent quality of life we enjoy. residence with a green space out front, are many parents on my street who continued on next page THE TUSCANY SUN JULY 2010 7 In Our Community The Talk In Tuscany cont. you would be more careful and shred your personal/private documents. I a fantastic view of the mountains, and don’t have to ‘dumpster dive’ to find Crowfoot Library without planning it, the best neighbors out what some of you are up to, what • Teen Summer Reading Club: and a low volume of vehicular traffic you earn (pay stubs at our gate), or Until August 20. Details at in and around our area - heaven. even paid for your home (builders’ calgarypubliclibrary.com/teenzone/ receipts). The only downside, and we are willing • Super Summer Drop-in Family Storytime: Mondays July 5 – to put up with it because of the above, But possibly the best and most August 23 (No program on Aug 2) is that between our neighbors’ house innocent snippet of communication 10:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Ages 2 and our house, we experience mini that blew in to our yard the other day, to 5 with a parent/caregiver. No tornados as the wind whips up in the was two pieces of paper, one wrapped registration required. space between the fronts of our two inside the other, that had been freed • Drop-In Family Storytime: houses. We get more than the average from the sender’s recycling or garbage Wednesdays July 7 – August 25, amount of leaves blowing onto our bin. It had been hand written by a 10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. and properties from the green area, lots caring Mom to her son. of blowing snow accumulating in Thursdays July 8 – August 26, 10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Ages 2 to 5 with the winter, and unfortunately, lots of It reads as follows: a parent/caregiver. No registration debris from the construction west of “GEORGE required. Tuscany Hill from the estate homes 1) Empty dishwasher • Upcycling and Eco-Fashion: July being built there. This debris flow 2) Put dirty dishes in the machine 20, 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Ages 6 – 10. has slowed down now as most of the 3) Take your washed laundry from • Game On! Wednesdays July 21 – homes are nearing completion, and bonus room into your room. August 11, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. the large construction bins are slowly 4) Go to VHQ and Tuscany Club. Ages 13 to 17. being removed. Love Mom.”

We still receive some garbage, and The other piece of paper had the Visit www.calgarypubliclibrary.com this is where the warning comes following on it: for more information on these in. A few months ago I found a “GEORGE programs. Registration is required for gentleman’s typed up probation order Eat a carrot a day. all programs unless otherwise noted. on my front step detailing all his Love Mom” probation conditions (we’ll call him Mr. X). I trust you are following these Now that makes all the garbage we conditions Mr. X, but please stay away collect worthwhile. Seniors to from my house. A month later, a note written by a lady blew in. Mrs. Y, I Sincerely, Outnumber hope your husband doesn’t find out Two Tuscany residents. what you are doing behind his back! P.S. Our name, address and other Children I have shredded both documents, so particulars respectfully omitted so that you’re both safe for now. We’ve also we don’t get personal callers wanting According to Statistics Canada, found detailed builders’ estimates and their secrets back. all growth scenarios considered, legal papers from the Estates. I do feel Canada's population could exceed that a couple of you paid too high a 40 million by 2036. The ageing price for your upgrades. I think if you of the population is projected to had waited and purchased the standard accelerate rapidly, as the entire baby package, you could have done a retro boom generation turns 65 during much cheaper - but that’s just my this period. The number of senior opinion. citizens could more than double, outnumbering children for the In this day and age of identity theft, first time. I would have thought that some of THE TUSCANY SUN JULY 2010 9 Our Community 2nd Annual Amazing Tuscany Race & Chase 2010

REGISTER FOR THE AMAZING Participants must be 6 years of age or CHASE AND BBQ older. Begins: Tuscany field directly south of The Amazing Tuscany Race and Chase the Tuscany Club. grew out of the desires of community Get Active * Get Involved members like you to participate in Ends: The parking lot of the Tuscany Build a Community events that would bring us together in Club. Sunday, September 12th fun and active ways. The event - with Register: The registration fee is $80 the help of our sponsors, volunteers Join your fellow Tuscanites in an per team and your team can register and participants - was a big success active fun-filled day that starts with a online at the TCA’s website at www. last year and we look forward to an race and ends with a BBQ! tuscanyca.ca. You must be a TCA even bigger event in 2010. The day is member to compete - memberships 9am - 11am The RACE broken into 3 parts: Enjoy running in your community can also be purchase online for $20 for the year. After you’re registered, check with fellow residents in either a 5km 9am - 11am THE RACE out the TCA’s event page on Facebook walk or race or the 10km race. What: Race with your fellow Tuscany where you can upload a picture (go residents along our beautiful trails. 11am - 4pm The Chase wild!) of your team and your team’s There are both 5km and 10km hand- name. Your team’s registration Gather your team of 4 Tuscanites to timed races for those who love to run. includes entrance into the BBQ. compete in Tuscany’s own version of If you’d like to walk with friends, your the Amazing Race! Participants must children and neighbours, there is also a 3pm - 6pm THE BARBECUE be 6 years of age or older. 5km walk. What: Come, hang out and have a 3pm - 6pm The Barbecue Begins: Tuscany field directly south of great time at our community wrap-up Eat, drink and be merry at this the Tuscany Club. BBQ. There will be lots of food and community BBQ! Festivities will drinks, along with a variety of fun Ends: Tuscany field directly south of include a climbing wall, face painting, activities for all (face painting and the Tuscany Club. bouncy tents and more. wall climbing, to name a few). see you there! Register: The registration fee is $35 Begins & Ends: In the Tuscany Club’s per person. The Race form can be “This was really fun. There were lots outdoor space. Register: Tickets can be filled out in this pamphlet and returned of things to do and lots of variety. It purchased online at www.tuscanyca. to any Running Room location by was fun to do with my family.” ca for the cost of $10/adult and $5/ August 31st, 2010. Alternatively, Fiona, age 9 child. BBQ tickets are included in the you can register online at www. registration package for each Chase runningroom.com. “The Amazing Chase was a fun and team. exciting way to spend quality family time within our community. The BBQ and the 11am - 4pm THE CHASE Chase was well-organized with lots of What: Gather a community team activities for all ages and plenty of good of 4 family or friends to compete food and snacks. It was well worth the in Tuscany’s version of the famous money spent. We will definitely try to Amazing Race. Participants will move participate again next year.” through a variety of stations around Nicole Holoboff, 2009 Chase Tuscany, testing their athletic, problem Participant solving and mind-based abilities. THE TUSCANY SUN JULY 2010 11 Our Community 2nd Annual Amazing Tuscany Race & Chase 2010

REGISTER FOR THE RUN What is the TCA, you ask? If you’re confused about who we are, PA RTICIPANT INFO don’t worry! Most of our community Name ______wonders the very same thing. Very simply, Tuscany has two very different Address ______associations - the Tuscany Community City ______Postal Code ______Association (us) and the Tuscany Residents Association. Phone # (H) ______(C) ______

Why two associations? It isn’t to Email ______confuse you, that’s for sure. The TCA __ Male __ Female Age on day of race __ and the TRA serve two very different purposes. Run: ___ 5 km __10 km

The TRA was created by Tuscany’s T- shirt size: __S __ M __ L __ XL (if registered by Aug. 31) developer to manage the Tuscany Club and maintain some (but not all) of the THE CUT- OFF DATE FOR REGISTRATION IS 8:30AM RACE grounds in the community. The TRA’s DAY IF CAP OF 200 HAS NOT BEEN MET boundaries do not encompass the whole community; those within its boundaries pay a mandatory fee per year as per their building agreement. The TCA is run by dedicated community volunteers, its boundaries include the entire community and membership in the TCA is a voluntary $20 per year. The TCA’s mandate is to develop and deliver community-wide programs, events and opportunities, as well as act as an intervener to represent the community’s interests in civic matters.

You may know us through: The Tuscany Sun * Tuscany Soccer Program * Annual Community Book swap * Annual Amazing Tuscany Race and Chase. All in all, we think you get a lot for your X______$20 a year - and we hope you do, too. participant signature or signature of parent/guardian

Keep apprised of community news by ______reading The Tuscany Sun newsletter or date by visiting www.tuscanyca.ca. Please return registration form and fee to any Running Room location. THE TUSCANY SUN JULY 2010 13 In Our Community Tuscany Sports Park ’N Play Please visit www.tuscanyca.ca for current information, including game & Stay ’N Play schedules and field locations.

We would like to thank our generous sponsors Albi Homes, Landmark Homes FREE Summer Drop-In and Tim Hortons for donating our jerseys this season. We would also like to Programming thank Ray Côté, of Remax Realty, for donating a van for the equipment sorting evening. With Ray’s help we were able to move all equipment from the storage Stay n’ Play: 10:00 - 12:00 p.m. facility to the Tuscany Club at one time. (3 - 5 years of age) NOTE: Adult /guardian must accompany The Tuscany Youth Sports BBQ will be held Saturday June 26th at The Tuscany children in the Stay n’ Play program. Club (outside) from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Please show your team spirit and wear your jerseys. Watch for more information coming from your coaches. Park n’ Play: 10:00 - 3:30 p.m. (6 - 12 years of age) T-Ball Join in the summer fun with games, crafts Age Group Schedule and other amazing activities led by City of T-Ball Tuesdays 6:00-7:00 OR Saturdays 10:45 – 11:45 Calgary staff.

Outdoor Soccer Tuscany: July 19 - 23 Age Group Division Schedule Tuscany Meadows Dr & Tuscany Meadows Close NW U4 Mixed Saturday 9:30 - 10:30 (south of Tuscany Elementary School) U5 Mixed Saturday 10:45 - 11:45 OR Tu esdays & Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30 U6 Mixed Saturday 10:45 - 11:45 OR Tu esdays & Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30 Brought to you in partnership with Tuscany U8 Mixed Mondays & Wednesdays 6:30 - 7:30 Community Association U8 Girls Mondays & Wednesdays 6:30 - 7:30 U8 Boys Mondays & Wednesdays 6:30 - 7:30 Lawn Chair Indoor Soccer Theatre Registration CMSA Competitive League FREE U6-U18 Summer Family All Levels/Tiers 1-6 Special Event

Play and Train Development Program Thursday August 12th, 2010 U6-U14 Girls and Boys Tuscany Meadows Drive & Tuscany Meadows Close NW Online registration is now open (south of Tuscany Elementary School) at www.calgarywestsoccer.com 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Bring your lawn chair and come out to enjoy an evening with the family! Free popcorn, drinks and live entertainment! Call 3-1-1 for more info! THE TUSCANY SUN JULY 2010 15 In Our Community community basketball and partial refunds are issued on request. Players Calgary Minor Basketball provide a uniform deposit and are issued full uniforms for return at Association 2010-11 Registration yearend. Depending on age, play is on 8½’ or 10’ nets and use Size 5, 6 or 7 balls. Registration 5 balls. Players are given a program Silver Springs Basketball is the home T-shirt that is theirs to keep. Registration Requirements club for all players from Arbour Lake, Tyke, for ages 7-8, is a 5-team house • Uniform deposits (if applicable) and Bowness, Lynx Ridge, Bearspaw, league that takes players a step closer volunteer deposits are automatically Rocky Ridge, Royal Oak, Scenic to CMBA-level basketball, with a processed online April 15, 2011 Acres, Silver Springs, Tuscany and continued emphasis on fun and skill if uniforms aren’t returned or Valley Ridge who want to play in the development. There is more structured volunteer commitments haven’t game play that minimizes bench time, Calgary Minor Basketball Association been met. consistently calls basic infractions, and program in 2010-11. The program • Fee payment for online registration provides collaborative coaching on has been administered by Silver is with credit card only. If Springs Community Association for court. Time is allotted for intra-squad registering in person, cheques or many years. All programs run from practices and both intra-squad and cash are accepted (at the Silver September to March and are subject inter-squad game play. Tyke sessions Springs office). to adequate enrolment and volunteer are run on Friday nights using 8’ nets support. and Size 5 balls. Players are given a • All players must hold a current team T-shirt that is theirs to keep. community association membership To register online, go on to www. in their community of residence. silverspringscommunity.ca. You Calgary Minor Basketball Association You may also purchase an associate can also register at the Silver Springs (CMBA), for ages 9 and up, starts membership in Silver Springs as an Community Center (5720 Silver Ridge with player evaluations followed by alternative. Drive) or call 403-288-2616. player placement on tiered teams that • Registration forms and fees must play inter-community basketball. be received on or before June 15, Volunteers Practices are held on weeknights in 2010 to be guaranteed placement All basketball programs are offered for communities within our registration on a team. After June 15, a $15 late our children by volunteers. Help, both area and most games are played on registration fee is charged. on and off the court, is essential to the Saturdays throughout Calgary with • Refunds, less a 20% administration continuation of the program. As part of some games on Friday nights at higher fee, are provided if requested before the registration process, every parent age levels. Players in or going into September 15, 2010. Refunds are will have to commit to a volunteer role high school can play community only provided after September or task and provide a $50 volunteer basketball until December 1, 2010. 15 for medical reasons and these deposit, which will be cashed if the Players making their high school requests must be accompanied by a volunteer role or task is not performed. teams become ineligible to play doctor’s note. Contact Steve at 239-0637 or Sherry at 288-2616 to let us know how you can help. Year ProgramUniform Volunteer ProgramBornFee Deposit Deposit Programs Offered Learn-to-Play2005-2004 $150 n/a$50 Learn-to-Play, for ages 5-6, introduces players to the game of basketball. Tyke 2003-2002$180n/a $50 Dribbling, passing, and shooting skills Mini 2001-2000$315$75 $50 will be taught in fun and engaging Bantam 1999-1998$315 $75 $50 ways and there will be lots of time for $75 wide-open and creative game play. Midget1997-1996 $315 $50 A 1-hour LTP session will be run on Juvenile 1995-1994$315 $75 $50 Friday nights using 6’ nets and Size Junior 1993-1992$315 $75 $50 THE TUSCANY SUN JULY 2010 17 Our Schools

Catholic Community of Caring: St. Sylvester St. Basil We would like to thank all those As the 2009-2010 school year comes individuals/families who were able to an end, on behalf of the entire St. to make donations to the Mustard Basil School staff we want to wish Seed. This was our last social justice our Tuscany Community a safe, initiative for the school year. The items Well, this is a hello and a goodbye relaxing and fulfilling summer break! were delivered to the Mustard Seed on from the staff and students of École It was another great year thanks to Monday, June 7th and they were very St. Sylvester School. This was the the efforts of our great staff, strong impressed that we were able to collect final month of the 2009/2010 school volunteer core, supportive parents 30 bags of clothes, not to mention all the backpacks and cash donations. All year. June was a very busy month with and wonderful students. Our first day of these items will go to people who are Grade 3 and Grade 6 Achievement of school for the 2010-2011 school in need of a hand-up. Tests along with the Grade 5 Religion year is Thursday, September 2nd. All achievement test. June included students are asked to make their way We would also like to thank everyone Activity Day, the year end Mass, the to the back of the school on the first for their support during the 2009/10 Grade 6 Art Auction (held at the end of day by 8:35 am where they will find school year. We were able to make a May), a Grade 6 Farewell luncheon & class lists organized by grade. Our Jr. difference in the lives of people in and ceremony, and of course, St. Sylvester High students will proceed into the around our community with all of the Idol, a school favorite! gym where they will be organized in their Teacher Advisor groupings. All support from our school community. This is just a reminder that the of our staff will be outside to welcome the students on the first day and will 2010-2011 Student Registrations 2010/2011 school year will begin Our goal at St. Basil each year is on Thursday, September 2, 2010 at bring the students into their classrooms shortly thereafter. For the first time in to accommodate as many Catholic 8:50 a.m. For any new members to Tuscany students as possible. Since the Silver Springs Community, École our St. Basil School’s short history, we will be starting the school year with all May 31, 2009 we have been following St. Sylvester School will continue to accommodation guidelines as outlines accept kindergarten registrations for of our portable classrooms and student entrances in place. We are looking by our School District. Currently we both English and French kindergarten have room for new registrations in our for 2010/2011. The office will be open forward to another great year, see you in September! Jr. High grades. Please feel free to share Monday August 23rd at 8:00 a.m. this information with any Families should you wish to register your child Flag Football who are Catholic prior to the start of the school year. Tier III City Tuscany residents A Baptismal certificate is expected, Champions: who would like to however if you are not Catholic, Our 3 flag register children please call the school and talk to football teams at St. Basil for Jr. the office staff (403-500-2063) after enjoyed a High classes next August 19th. Feel free to visit our great season. school year. For all school web site at www.cssd.ab.ca/ The grade other grades we ask schools/stsylvester to learn more 7 team took families who inquire about our school. École St. Sylvester home the gold about possible School is a place where caring, medal; grade registration to fill in respect, responsibility, trust, and 8 bronze and grade 9 silver in the a Registration Request. We keep each family are taught and lived! Calgary Catholic Tier III championship. request on file for consideration if room With these 3 medal finishes St. Basil becomes available in any grade. We hope everyone has a safe and School won the overall Tier III football exciting summer and we look championship and will receive a Please check out our St. Basil School forward to seeing everyone again in championship banner to hang in our website www.cssd.ab.ca/stbasil for September! gymnasium. Way to go players and important updates. coaches! THE TUSCANY SUN JULY 2010 19 In Our Community Your Tuscany Community Association

The TCA is a non-profit organization run by a core group of volunteers who are committed to the needs and Support Tuscany! constructive development of Tuscany and its community. The TCA has Buy Your Community Membership Today! a broad mandate to represent the community to external stakeholders such as the City and to provide community sports programs. We also ...do you have your have an emphasis to preserve and MembershipCommunity Association membership yet? protect the natural environments in Tuscany.

Benefits of Membership This year, the TCA is focusing its efforts on three broad goals – •Ahealthier andmore enjoyable •Effective representation and community cohesiveness, traffic communitythrough theprovision advocacytoexternal third parties safety and the development of youth of communitysports and aboutissues of concerntothe programs in Tuscany. If you would recreation activities likesoccer– community, including public like to participate in the development your membership contributesto health and safety, development and implementation of these goals, the thecosts of operation and the natural environment TCA is always looking for committed •Insurance coveragetoparticipate • Maintenance and preservation of volunteers. For more information, in CommunityAssociation the natural environment, contact [email protected] or organized sports,suchassoccer including Tw elve Mile Coulee go to our website at •Discounted insurance rates- •Asafercommunitythrough our www.tuscanyca.ca. email [email protected] advocacyon traffic and other •Up-to-date information about safety issues issues affecting youand the •Pride andasense of community communitythrough theTuscany through participation in Sunand ourwebsite communityactivities

YES! I would like to become a member of the Tu scany Community Association Go to www.tuscanyca.ca to register online for your membership today! THE TUSCANY SUN JULY 2010 21 Your Health Aspartame: The Truth! Long-Distance The controversy surrounding the low- Care Giving Tips calorie artificial sweetener has been ongoing for over 30 years. Being You live in Calgary, your elderly used in such products as diet sodas mom lives in Victoria. Having a hard and drinks, sugar-free gum, table top time taking care of her? You're not sweeteners, and even in supplements, alone. Statistics Canada estimates that we seem to forget that the product is almost one-quarter of the 1.65 million completely synthetic and was created Canadians over the age of 45 who are in a lab! With the low-calorie craze that aspartame symptoms cannot be providing care to a parent or in-law in full swing we are putting more detected in lab tests and on x-rays. live over an hour away. and more chemicals in to our body Textbook disorders and diseases may each day. actually be a toxic load as a result Distance creates challenges for of aspartame poisoning.” (www. caregivers. Mom might tell you she's Sometimes called phenylalanine on sweetpoison.com) fine, even when she's not coping well. the product label ingredient list, this product has been linked to many Lynn Stratton’s article on What to do? Holly Quinn, health problems, such as migraines, www.healthy-holistic-living.com spokesperson for myNurse, a new epileptic seizures, depression, covers the corporate and government service from Bayshore Home Health insomnia, reproductive deficiencies, dishonesty regarding the safety of that offers people regular health and countless others. New Mexico, aspartame: “Let me be clear: We have management visits by a registered USA is in the process of ridding its been deceived about the safety of a nurse, provides these suggestions: state of this dangerous chemical. dangerous product, and all in the name • Identify friends or neighbors mom of corporate profits.” can call if she needs help. Dr. Janet Starr Hull states on her • Get someone to come in regularly to website: “Aspartame changes the ratio Aspartame is detrimental to your help with light housework, shopping of amino acids in the blood, blocking health and wellness and should be or to keep mom company. or lowering the levels of serotonin, removed from your diet immediately. • Arrange for meals-on-wheels to be tyrosine, dopamine, norepinephrine, delivered. and adrenaline. Therefore, it is typical Megan Hidson • Hire a registered nurse to visit mom quarterly and conduct a physical assessment, a nutrition review and Tetanus Risk Rises in Summer home fall risk assessment. • Take care of yourself—if you're The bacteria that cause tetanus are “Tetanus is a severe and potentially not coping, you won't be much help found everywhere in the environment fatal disease, but the good news is to mom. including in dirt, soil and dust. The dis- Canadians can protect themselves by ease begins when these bacteria enter receiving the tetanus vaccination,” said For more information visit the body through a skin injury or break Dr. Bonnie Henry, chair of the Canadi- www.mynursehealthcheck.ca in the skin, such as the kind you could an Coalition for Immunization Aware- or call 1-877-289-3997. get from a sharp tool or even a splinter. ness and Promotion (CCIAP). “It is recommended that adults receive a tetanus The first symptom is usually spasm of booster every 10 years. . . check with the jaw muscles followed by painful your doctor or local clinic to make sure spasms of muscles in the face, neck, you're protected.” chest, abdomen, arms and legs. It can be fatal in 10 to 20% of cases, even News Canada, www.immunize.ca with treatment. THE TUSCANY SUN JULY 2010 23 In Our City Calgary Connection Farmers’ Markets Blood Donor Clinic: July 2, 9:00 a.m. Health Services - Calgary to provide Please check with markets for times of operation and other details. – 2:00 p.m. at the Huntington Hills primary care services to patients living Community Centre, 520 78 Ave. N.W. in N.W. Calgary and Cochrane. We • Airdrie Farmers’ Market: Call 1-888-2-DONATE (1-888-236- offer free programs such as an after Wed. Jun. – Sep. Royal Canadian 6283) for more information, or to book hours clinic, group walking program, Legion. an appointment to donate. and stress management classes. For • Bearspaw Farmers’ Market: Sun. more information visit www.cfpcn.ca. Jun. – Oct. 25240 Nagway Rd. Parks Cemetery Tours: Travel back • Black Diamond Farmers’ Mar- in time with knowledgeable volunteer The Calgary’s Vital Signs 2010 ket: Sat. May – Sep. Oilfields tour guides. Jun. 6 – Oct. 3, 2:00 p.m. Survey measures our city’s quality Regional Arena. – 3:30 p.m. FREE. Register for tour of life in 12 key issue areas. Sign up online at www.calgary.ca/recreation. at www.thecalgaryfoundation.org. • Blackfoot Farmers’ Market: Survey ends July 2. The report will Weekends Jul. – Oct. 5600 – 11 Parks’ Nature Discovery Camps: be published in the Calgary Herald on Street S.E. Children discover nature first-hand. October 5. • Calgary Farmers’ Market: Year- Every week 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. round, Fri. – Sun. with Thur. start- throughout July and August. Pre-care Community Police Station Volun- ing in July. Currie Barracks. and post-care available. Register on- teers Wanted for nine hours a month • Calgary Grassroots Northland: line at www.calgary.ca/recreation. for one year at the Market Mall Com- Tue. Jun. – Sep. 5111 Northland munity Police Station. Please call Dr. N.W. Fairview Community Association’s 403-974-0511 or drop by our office • Calgary Green Market 17: Sun. 50th Anniversary: Sat. July 24. at 3625 Shaganappi Trail N.W. All Jun. – Sep. Tomkins Park. volunteers must complete a volunteer A full-day event for the entire family. • Chestermere Farmers’ Market- application and security clearance form. www.FairviewCommunity.ca for Fri. evenings Jun. – Aug. On more information or to register as a Music in the Park: In celebration of the Lake. participant or volunteer. Parks 100th anniversary, The City of • Cochrane Farmers’ Market: Sat. Calgary Parks is hosting free family Jun. – Sep. Cochrane Ranche. Depression Research Study – Vol- concerts in parks this summer. They • Crossroads Farmers’ Market: unteers Needed: The Depression will be held once per month from June Year-round, weekends. 1235 – Research Laboratory at the U of C is through September. For more informa- 26 Ave. S.E. investigating the relationship between tion visit calgary.ca/parks. mood and thinking. If you are an adult • Hillhurst Sunnyside Farmers’ between 18 and 65, have had one or Market: Wed. Jun. – Sep. 1320 – Girl Power Camp: At the Women’s 5 Ave. N.W. more previous episodes of depression Centre of Calgary, 646 - 1st Ave. N.E . • Millarville Farmers’ Market: Sat. but are not currently depressed, and Exciting workshops to connect with Jun. – Oct. Millarville Race Track. would like to participate please call other girls. Free. Lunch provided. Laurie Ching at 403-455-5963. All Ages 10 – 12. Jul. 19 – 23, Jul. 26 – • Okotoks Farmers’ Market: Fri. inquiries will be kept confidential. 30, & Aug. 9 – 13, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 Jul. – Sep. Country Living. p.m. Call 403-264-1155 to register. • South Calgary Public Farmers’ Free Stampede Breakfast: Foothills Market: Thu. Jun. – Sep. Grey Lutheran Church, 3104 34 Ave. N.W. Our Foster Children Need Your Eagle Casino. (close to Brentwood LRT). July 18, Help! The Wood’s Homes Foster Care • South Fish Creek Farmers’ Mar- 8:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Network provides family-based care ket: Fri. Jun. – Sep. 333 Shawville to children 0 to 18 years. If you would Blvd. S.E. The Calgary Foothills Primary Care like to know more about becoming a • Strathmore Farmers’ Market: Network is an arrangement between a foster parent, contact us at 403-270- Fri. Jun. – Sep. Kinsmen Park. group of family physicians and Alberta 4102 or www.woodshomes.ca. THE TUSCANY SUN JULY 2010 25 In Our City

Tickets, admission or registration may be required for events. Event details are believed correct as of Events In and Around Calgary press time but may change at any time.

Journey in Art: Jul. 1 – 31, Annual Summer Media Arts Camp Resolution Art Gallery. A juried com- for Teens: Jul. 19 – 30, This unique petition featuring original art. www. opportunity allows teenagers aged 14 fcacalgary.ca to 17 to write, direct, shoot, and edit a film under the guidance of profes- 34th Annual Calgary Canada sional filmmakers.www.csif.org Day Box Lacrosse Tourna- ment: Jul. 3, Calgary SE Soccer Ride Through Time: Jul. 24, Center. Over 180 games will 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The be played with 7 indoor fields Lougheed House. being used by novice, peewee, Free. Enjoy a day full of music, Concerts bantam and midget teams from military and magic as we bring his- • Benny Benassi: Jul. 2, Flames around the world. www.cal- tory to life. www.lougheedhouse. Central garylacrosse.com com • Rihanna: Jul. 6, Pengrowth Saddledome North American at Spruce The Owen Hart Foundation pres- • Bon Jovi: Jul. 14, Meadows: Jul. 7 – 11, Spruce ents Ringo Starr: Jul. 28, 7:30 Pengrowth Saddledome Meadows. p.m. Jubilee Auditorium. The Owen • Sesame Street Live: Jul. 16, Athletes will compete for a prize purse Hart Foundation’s annual concert to Jubilee of more than $1,000,000 and the title raise funds and awareness to continue • Meatloaf: Aug. 2, Pengrowth of Spruce Meadows North American their work within the Calgary commu- Saddledome Champion. www.sprucemeadows.com nity. Tickets at www.ticketmaster.ca • Backstreet Boys: Aug. 8, Pengrowth Saddledome Calgary Stampede: Jul. 8 – 18, Heritage Day at Fort Calgary: • Michael Bublé: Aug. 18, Stampede Park. Known as the "Great- Aug. 2, Fort Calgary. Enjoy costumed Pengrowth Saddledome est Show on Earth", with a 10-day interpretation, and historical crafts and • Bobby Curtola, Sep. 4, Deerfoot rodeo, western art show, and exhibi- games at the Heritage Day celebration. Inn & Casino. tion, it is fun for everyone! www.fortcalgary.com • Johnny Reid: Sep. 27, Jubilee www.calgarystampede.com Mommylicious: Aug. 8, 10:00 a.m. – European Classic Car Meet: 4:00 p.m. Carriage House Inn. Featur- Festivals Jul. 17, Stanley Park. Showcasing ing local businesses offering products • Calgary Turkish Festival: classic modern and vintage British and and services geared towards families. Jul. 10 – 11 European-made cars. Food concession www.mommylicious.ca • Calgary Stampede: Jul. 9 – 18 stands and live music will available to • Folk Music Festival: Jul. 22 – 25 spectators. www.vsccc.ca Walking With Dinosaurs: Aug. 11 – • Fiestaval Latin Festival: Jul. 24 – 25 15, Pengrowth Saddledome. Go back • Sun and Salsa Fesdtival: Jul. 25 Beat The Heat Summer Outdoor in time to an ancient landscape, where • Calgary Fringe Festival: Family Drum Circle: Jul. 18, 1:00 you will witness exceptionally life-like Jul. 30 – Aug. 7 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Crescent Community dinosaurs fight for survival right be- • Inglewood Sunfest: Jul. 31 Park, 900 47 Ave. S.W. 200+ drum fore their eyes. www.dinosaurlive.com • Calgary International Blues circle, live music, face painting, food Festival: Aug. 2 – Aug. 8 vendors, silent auction, dance per- Taste of Calgary: Aug. 12 – 15, Eau • Afrikadey! Aug. 9 – 14 formance. No experience required, Claire. Offers sensational samples • GlobalFest: Aug. 20 start drums provided. Rain or shine! from Calgary’s finest and most unique • Calgary International Reggae www.circlesofrhythm.com/beatthe- restaurants and beverage companies. Festival: Aug. 21 heat.htm www.tasteofcalgary.com THE TUSCANY SUN JULY 2010 27 In Our City

Visit calgary.ca/cns or call 3-1-1 for more Summer Fun for Kids information on all events listed below Lawnchair Youth Days Family Pool Theatre Ages 13 – 17. We get together every Parties Tuesday to Friday. Each day we Bring your lawn chair and enjoy great do something different—outdoor Hang out with your friends and family snacks and live entertainment for the activities, sports, cool special guests while enjoying some music and party. entire family. All events: 6:30 p.m. – and just hanging out in the sun. Each Regular pool admission applies. 8:30 p.m. Thursday we go on a Road Trip to • Jul. 10 & Aug. 7: Mount Pleasant • Jul. 8: Confederation Park - 10th St awesome local places, like hiking Pool – 2310 6th St. N.W. N.W. (behind the flags) in K-Country, Calaway Park and • Jul. 24 & Aug. 21: Bowview Pool – • Jul. 15: Bowness Park - 8900 48th horseback riding. Come on Tuesday 1910 6th Ave. N.W. Ave N.W. (Site #1 - East End) to learn about the Thursday trip. ALL • Jul. 22: Citadel - Citadel Way & summer July 6 – August 20. Citadel Bluff Close N.W. (at the • MacEwan: MacEwan Dr. and Gazebo) MacEwan Ter. N.W. (at the “shed” The Bownesians • Jul. 29: Harvest Hills - Harvest Lake next to the playground on MacEwan Dr. N.E. (by the lake) Ter. N.W. in apartment complex). Picnic • Aug. 5: Hidden Valley - 10504 Tue. – Fri. Come out and enjoy some live bands Hidden Valley Dr N.W. (by 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. (Thu. times on the Bow. There is a lot of fun to outdoor rink) may vary) be had with mini-golf, bouncers and • Aug. 12: Tuscany - Tuscany • Scenic Acres: 8825 Scurfield Dr. games. July 18, 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Meadows Drive and Tuscany N.W. Tue. – Fri. 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 Across the Bow from Bowness Park, Meadows Close N.W. p.m. (Thu. times may vary) 9333 Scenic Bow Rd. N.W. • Aug. 17: Ranchlands – 7713 • Dalhousie: #205, 4848 Dalton Dr. Ranchview Drive N.W. (Behind the N.W. Tue. – Fri. 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 outdoor rink) p.m. (Thu. times may vary) • Aug. 19: Edgemont - 33 Edgevalley • Huntington Hills: 520 78 Ave N.W. Sonics Basketball Circle N.W. Tue. – Fri. 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. • Aug. 26: Bridgeland – Centre Ave (Thu. times may vary) Free Youth Drop-in Basketball East and 7A St. N.E. Program. Ages 13 – 17. Wednesdays Jul. 7 – Aug. 25, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at the Dalhousie Outdoor Courts south Youth Pool Party of Dalhousie Dr. and Dalford Rd. Volunteering N.W. (Near LRT Station). Enjoy music, games, fun and prizes Want to build your resume this sum- with friends (regular pool admission mer and have fun? Come volunteer applies). Ages: 12 – 17 yrs. with our Children’s camps and get • Jul. 16 & Aug. 13: Silver Springs ‘Road’ Hockey hands on leadership experience. Outdoor Pool, 5720 Silver Ridge Dr. N.W. 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Night in Canada Volunteers help City of Calgary leaders • Aug. 20: Sir Winston Churchill run children day camps (ages 3 to 12). Pool, 1520 Northmount Dr. NW. Free drop in road hockey for ages 12 – 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. 17. Mondays Jul. 5 – Aug. 23, Think about it—playing outside all • Aug. 27: Highwood Outdoor Pool, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the Edgemont day having fun in the sun. Volunteers 25 Holmwood Ave. N.W. 7:00 p.m. Outdoor Arena, Edgemont Hill and must be 12 yrs or older. – 9:00 p.m. Edgemont Dr. N.W. THE TUSCANY SUN JULY 2010 29 In Our City City Hall News Update on Cell Towers

In keeping with the Province making On the agenda of the June 7 Combined changes to the Traffic Safety Act, the Public Hearing and Council Meeting City plans to increase the hours for there was an Update on Planning school zones, beginning at 7:30 a.m. Criteria for Cell Towers. In December and ending at 5:00 p.m. for any day on 2009, Council decided to issue letters which school is held. of “non-concurrence” for cell towers applications that have not been subject At the June 7 Combined Public Hear- to a public consultation process. ing and Council Meeting, there was a Administration was to consult key notice of motion about developing a stakeholders and report back no later Public Safety Governance, Policy and than June 2010. Funding Strategy. A scoping report will be about how to foster better In March 2010, two of the carriers safety by the use of: objected. One suggested that the City can be removed from the concurrence • Best practices in community safety process by dealing with Industry to empower communities and not- Canada on all towers. Currently, there for-profit organizations in partner- is an application process fee paid to still be prudent for carriers to consult ship with municipal government; the City of $2,528 which is considered the Land Use Authority (the City) and • Options to better focus the City’s high. In 2010, this carrier plans to the public. (CPCC-2-0-03, p. 12). partnerships with community and apply to the City for 10 which will not-for-profit groups to deliver safety cost a total of $25,280 If approved, the interim policy will programs; be that public consultations are not • Opportunities to partner with other The carriers do not want to have required for cell towers that are more orders of government and agencies public consultations in industrial and than 100 metres from a residential to support public safety; and commercial districts because this is district. Some revenues from cell • Provide recommendations for a com- “too onerous” and “burdensome.” The towers on City Property from Roads munity safety strategy for Calgary. new policy should be brought in line and/or Corporate Properties will with the federal procedures and, for assist the Development and Building Administration was asked to report to cell towers less than 15 metres, public Approvals in considering applications. Council through the Community and consultations are not required. Co-location or shared towers will be Protective Services no later than Janu- encouraged. ary 2011. In Section 6 of “Exclusions” Industry Canada states that, in individual A report is due no later than There was also a notice of motion circumstances, local surroundings, December 2010. about a policy for Secondary Suites to neighbouring residents, and guide the location and development of community-sensitive locations, it may Anne Burke them in established neighbourhoods. If approved, Administration will prepare a scope budget and work plan Automatic Way to Manage Money? by January 2011 for consideration by the Committee on Land Use, Planning Tired of keeping track of all your to providing credit card advice and and Transportation. The report will financial transactions and records? helping you pay off your debt, the site include timelines, funding, resource According to www.mint.com they says it can do it all—securely with all and work plans. offer free financial software to your information always up-to-date. automatically manage your money and Mint may be worth taking a look at, Anne Burke accounts. From managing your budget and check the reviews and fine print. THE TUSCANY SUN JULY 2010 31 In Our City Backyard Play Safety Summer Safety With summer fast approaching, Lawn and garden tools Tips for Kids Alberta Health Services EMS would • Keep young children away from like to encourage parents to ensure outdoor power equipment. Serious Will your children be spending time their backyard play areas are burns may result from touching hot bike riding, swimming, and made safe. engine surfaces. playing at the playground this • Ensure that all tools, fuel, chemicals, summer? Here are a few important Direct supervision is the best method and other hazardous substances are safety tips to ensure you all have fun to reduce the chance of injury. Ensure stored in a secure, locked area. A and safe summer holidays! play equipment in your yard is suitable simple latch may not be sufficient. for the age and skill of the children What you can do to prevent using it and check the equipment Insect bites and stings pedestrian injuries: often and repair any worn or broken • Minimize the risk of attracting • Stop at the curb, or edge of the road parts. Set up play equipment on 8 insects by not wearing strong and listen for traffic before crossing. to 12 inches of a shock-absorbing perfumes or scented lotions. • Always walk on the sidewalk. If surface such as sand, wood chips, or • Avoid wearing brightly coloured there is no sidewalk and you have to pea gravel. Grass will not adequately clothing outdoors. walk on the road, always walk facing cushion a fall. • Destroy or re-locate hives and nests traffic. situated near your home. • Always cross at corners or within Water hazards • To avoid accidentally stepping on a marked crosswalks, where available. • Ensure all backyard swimming pools stinging insect always ensure your • Watch for traffic entering and leaving are fenced. The fence should be at child wears shoes or sandals. driveways and alleyways. least 1.5 metres (5 feet) high and • If your child has received an • Never cross from behind or in have a self-latching, self-closing, ‘EpiPenJr’ prescription from your between parked cars or shrubs. lockable gate. physician, ensure they understand • Never run onto the street without • Drowning is the leading cause of when and how to use it. stopping to look for traffic, even for unintentional injury-related death • If your child experiences a severe a pet or toy. among children ages one to four. reaction to an insect sting, seek • When walking at dusk or in the dark, • Children can drown in just a few medical attention or call 9-1-1. carry a flashlight and wear reflective centimetres of water if it covers their clothing. mouth and nose. Alberta Health Services • Always walk, NEVER run onto the street. • Remain alert, don't assume a car will Be A Good Sport! stop for you. Calgary Block Parent Association Popsicle, a sponsor of more than 18,000 • Share: What better way to show Canadian under-10 soccer players, you're a team player than by sharing shares some tips to help you have fun after-game refreshments? and be a good sport this summer: • Don't wear your heart on your • Be a good teammate: Encourage and sleeve: Win without rubbing it in, support your teammates, especially and lose without pouting. when they're having a tough day. • Respect: Respect your teammates, This summer, play because you enjoy your opponents, your coaches and the game. the rules of the game. • Take it in stride: Accept the calls News Canada made by game officials. THE TUSCANY SUN JULY 2010 33 In Our City Sprucing Up Your Yard Decadent Artistry

Summer is the ideal time to renew Vero Bistro Moderne on 209 10 St and refresh the look of your yard and N.W. in Kensington is very unassum- property as you anticipate spending ing from the exterior. However, once more time outdoors. As a good neigh- inside, it feels like a chic modern bour, there are some things to consider lounge in downtown Toronto. The under Calgary’s bylaws when working granite table tops, the chairs, person- around your home this summer. alized embroidered napkins, and even the walls are modern and elegant. If you are undergoing a landscaping project, be sure to keep all materials Chef and Owner, Jenny Chan, is you are using on your private property. truly an artist when it comes to the If it is necessary to use a portion of the presentation and flavours of her street temporarily, call 3-1-1 to obtain dishes. The sweet potato gnocchi a Street Use Permit. You must ensure was cooked to perfection and beauti- that any materials that are stored on fully garnished. From the "out of the the street do not block traffic, side- ordinary" presentation to the trace of walks or storm sewers. All terms After your hard work, soaking in a citrus in the dressing, caesar salad has and conditions set out in the permit pool or hot tub is a great way to relax never looked and tasted so fine. The must be followed to ensure safety and and unwind. Please keep in mind that filet mignon was romantic in presen- protection of the environment. When when it comes time to clean your pool tation, cooked flawlessly, and served storing materials such as soil or gravel, or hot tub, the water cannot be drained my palette well. The angel hair pasta we suggest that you use a tarp to cover into a street or alley. The best method overflowed with aromatic flavours in the material to ensure that erosion to dispose of the water is to run a hose each bite. Thinking I had no appetite does not occur. to the floor drain in your basement or for desert was almost a mistake. The to your bathtub. You also have the passion fruit creme brulée danced on When considering pruning and trim- option of installing a fitting to the ex- my taste buds with every sumptuous ming trees around your property, be terior of your home that will direct the bite. Vero’s signature tiramisu should aware that some trees may belong to water to the sanitary sewer inside. never be passed up, as it was light, the City. Citizens are not allowed to refreshing, and not too sweet. Each prune, trim or attach anything to a City As we all look forward to the summer desert was garnished with a scoop of tree. If you are unsure as to whether months and our outdoor projects, Ani- coconut ice cream served on a fresh or not a tree near your property be- mal & Bylaw Services encourages all slice of lime. longs to the City, call 3-1-1. Calgarians to keep their property clean and tidy and to continue to partner Whether for a romantic date, a private When washing vehicles or any type of with us to foster safe, healthy commu- party, a business dinner or a night out exterior surface (such as a driveway) nities. For more information about the with friends, Vero Bistro Moderne soaps, detergents or chemicals cannot Street Bylaw or Drainage Bylaw visit will not disappoint! be used. These materials can enter calgary.ca/bylaws or call 3-1-1. into the storm sewer system and go Megan Hidson straight into our rivers. Animal & Bylaw Services Food * * * * * Atmosphere * * * * * “As human beings our greatness lies not so Service * * * * much in being able to remake the world...as being able to remake ourselves.” Restaurant Review Gandhi THE TUSCANY SUN JULY 2010 35 In Our City Stampede 2010! Stampede It's finally here again folks! Dust off tions people. Survival Tips the ol’ cowboy boots, stock up on sun www.indi- screen, and practice those Ya-hoo’s anvillage.ca Have you ever left the house and because the Greatest Outdoor Show • The Coca thought “Oh, I should have brought on Earth, The Calgary Stampede is Cola stage the…” Well, here is a list of moseying on in to town July 9th and which will essential items to remember when will take up residence in our wonder- feature packing your backpack for your fun- ful city until July 18th. The Stampede such artists filled day at the Calgary Stampede: is famous for its many activities and as Three Days Grace, Barenaked • Sun Screen exhibits each day for any age and a Ladies, Martina McBride, and many • Water bottle variety of interests. more. On the line up this year for the • Hat (Cowboy of course!) kids is Bob the Builder, Thomas & • Poncho (compact travel size) Kicking off the festivities is the Friends, and Fifi and the Flowertots. • Wet wipes infamous Calgary Stampede Parade Visit www.cs.calgarystampede.com • Extra money (the many attractions beginning on Friday July 9th; prelude for time and date listings. and food add up fast) entertainment begins at 7:30 a.m. and • Dining is always an adventure in • Wind breaker the main Parade begins at 8:55 a.m. itself. The different food vendors • Snacks (granola bars or trail mix) Because much of the downtown core from around the world cater to the • Camera will be closed off to vehicles, taking foot traffic. From chicken on a stick, the C-Train is the best transportation to corndogs, to deep fried pickles, Of course be sure to wear option for the morning of the Parade. and those famous magical mini comfortable shoes and clothing as doughnuts, the comfort food will be the day will be filled with lots of Admission to the Stampede grounds at an all time high this year. walking. It is also important to map allows you to access to numerous • The Midway is always a favourite out a “meet-up” place and make sure events, including: among teenagers and little ones. every member of the family knows • The Agriculture Center which houses Scream on the rides and test your where it is in case someone gets lost. farm animals to look at and even pet luck at the many games available. Young children need to be reminded at times. www.calgarystampede. to avoid strangers unless they have a com/stampedeagriculture Enjoy all the fun that the Stampede uniform. • The Indian Village which allows has to offer! visitors to experience, first hand, the Megan Hidson culture and traditions of the First Na- Megan Hidson Calgary Folk Fest

Prince’s Island Park is the home of musicians from all walks of life allowed to bring a cooler with your the Calgary Folk Festival from July participate in “jam sessions” where own snacks. The Tim Horton’s Family 22 to 25. There will be over 68 artists there is no sheet music or lyrics. This Area will be in open on Saturday and performing this year from 14 countries magical experience will, in itself, Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on 7 separate stages. inspire the most unsuspecting soul. There are crafts and numerous family friendly activities to participate in. Whether you are an accomplished The grounds are littered with people musician or just interested in hearing on tarps and blankets forming small Visit www.calgaryfolkfest.com for a variety of sounds, the Calgary communities for the day and even the details. Folk Fest will surely strike a chord entire 4 day event. There is a variety with your senses. During the day, of food on site for sale, but you are Megan Hidson THE TUSCANY SUN JULY 2010 37 Your Family

restaurant A or B, if a teen comes Are You Micro-Managing Your Teen? back with, “Can we try the new one, C?” then you may not have a problem changing the options. Have you ever been micro-managed? First and foremost, because it is their Have you ever been asked to do a job life. Second, because if you continue However, if you are discussing only to be told how to do every step of to make all of the decisions for them, curfew time, this subject may be non- the job? The typical thought as a result you’re the one to blame when things negotiable. In your role as the parent, of this micro managing is to wonder don’t work out. Third, because they you need to decide what items are or why these people just didn’t do the job won’t learn how to make decisions are not, on the table for discussion. themselves. This does not feel good on their own. Not a great recipe for When you are willing to negotiate when people do this to us, and our college success. on the majority of issues, you can teens are no different. pull your ‘trump’ card.... your non- Let me give you some ground rules for negotiable ‘NO’, without push back. One way to avoid this is to involve how to make this work for you: When a teenager understands, is heard, your teens in the process of managing and feels validated they can respect their lives. They need to learn to be 1. When offering choices, only your rules much easier. their own life managers and the time offer those where either outcome is to start is NOW. Don’t wait until their acceptable to you. Our teenagers need to know that they senior year in high school to start have a role, a valuable contribution to raising a responsible, thinking adult. 2. Only offer what is readily available. the daily life around them. There are many areas in which they 3. Clarify the parameters when Debbie Elder, Parent Coach can contribute and take ownership of you offer choices. Be sure that the their own life. I am not talking about boundaries are known to the teen. sending your 13-year-old out to find a job to pay rent and buy groceries, 4. If the teen chooses choice C and but what about their school life? Free you have only offered Choices A and time? Extra-curricular activities? B (and some will), you need to decide up front whether this is a negotiable It’s important that we involve them in or non-negotiable issue. For instance, their day-to-day life for three reasons. when given a choice on going to THE TUSCANY SUN JULY 2010 39 Your Family

How to Take Better Pictures of Your Kids

As a professional photographer, one 3. “Smile” of the most common comments I hear is a dirty is; We love having our family photo word. This session every year, but how can I take is especially better pictures of my kids when you true for are not around? preschoolers. I’m sure we I understand that your kids are CUTE have all seen and they do cute things a lot, and you our precious want to capture them. Here are my babies “smile” top three tips on how to get the shot for a photo. I that will be treasured for a lifetime. don’t know The side photo follows all three of about you, but these rules, is of my own son, and my kids don’t every time I look at it everything I really smile love about him comes rushing into my like they do heart. when told. It’s a face I never 1. Get down low. On the floor - at see except for their eye level. If they are laying in grandma’s down, then so should you. This photos. The provides the viewer with a connection faces I want to with the subject of the photo. Rather remember are than looking down on your child, just the ones they watching, you are interacting and this make every day, can be felt in the photo. It makes the when they are viewer of the photo feel like they are talking about involved. their favourite dinosaur, or 2. Have your camera handy. swinging on Somewhere you can just grab and a swing, or go. I keep one in my purse and in how their faces my kitchen/living room - the area of light up when Dad walks in the room. you will get a lot of shots of hands our home where we spend the most Think of your favourite photos, I and backs of heads. Make it fun for time. This way when your child does can almost guarantee that no one in them and you will be rewarded with something new, or something that the photo is looking at the camera some beautiful shots of your beautiful really shows their personality, you are “smiling.” kids that you will look back on for ready to go. By having the camera on generations. hand, you will never be left thinking And my extra tip for you - RELAX. If - Oh, I wish I got a photo of that, like you are tense about getting the shot, Erin Baer when your son decides to give your they can feel it. They will either tense Child and Family Photographer in daughter an impromptu hug and kiss up, trying to perform, rather than just Tuscany for example. be themselves, or they will rebel and THE TUSCANY SUN JULY 2010 41 Home and Garden Scale Insects Infest Local Communities

Two particularly destructive insects cotoneaster hedges across the city. root systems. The best time to cut have recently infested some Calgary While cotoneaster seems to be the back cotoneaster hedges is late winter, communities: European elm scale on preferred host, the insects have been or early spring, before the buds break American elm trees, and oystershell known to attack 120 different species and leaves emerge. scale on cotoneaster and other woody of woody plants, many of which For more information on how to plants, such as lilacs, green ash, and are common ornamental trees in the control scale insects or other tree and even crabapples. community. Infested hedges will have dead patches throughout the shrub related issues, please contact an European Elm Scale is characterized hedge, and untreated, the hedge will ISA Certified Arborist in your area. by “weeping” trees in June, as a die within a couple of seasons. There Shane LePage, ISA Certified Arborist result of honeydew excreted from the are a number of chemical controls for insects. Homeowners will notice their scale, but the “window” of control is vehicles covered in the sticky residue, critical. The soft-bodied stage of the and outdoor patios often become black insect is most effectively controlled with sooty mold that grows on the in mid to late June. Once the insect honeydew. The twigs and branches of reaches the armored adult stage, the elms will often appear blackened, control is much more difficult. the leaves are often smaller than normal, and within one to two seasons, Excellent control has been achieved branches begin to die. Untreated, in neighbourhoods such as Kelvin entire trees will often die within a Grove and Douglasdale using a few seasons. There is a very effective variety of methods. It is suggested systemic insecticide available that can that homeowners remove heavily be injected into the trunk in June and infested hedges that have died back will control the insects for the entire substantially. Hedges can be cut back season. within a few inches of the ground, the remaining stumps can be treated with Oystershell scale insects are newer an insecticide, and new hedges will to Calgary and are rapidly infesting grow from the energy in the existing THE TUSCANY SUN JULY 2010 43 Financial Focus Life Insurance: A Good Choice to Protect Your Mortgage

If you’re buying your first home, be customized to meet your specific or moving into a different one or needs. negotiating a new mortgage, you will probably be asked if you want • Portability — If you move, or move to purchase mortgage insurance so your mortgage, your mortgage that your mortgage will get paid in insurance ends, and if you want new case you or your spouse dies. Many mortgage insurance for your next Canadians do buy this insurance, which home, you may need to requalify. is typically offered by the mortgage This might involve higher rates, lender. But is mortgage insurance or you could be declined or denied really such a good idea, or is there an coverage. But your life insurance alternative? policy is “portable,” which means it Actually, you do have another option: goes where you go. individual life insurance. And when you purchase life insurance to protect • No loss in value of coverage — your mortgage, you can gain some key Over time, you’ll pay down the advantages over mortgage insurance. amount of money you owe on your Here are a few to consider: mortgage, but your premiums will not decrease, so, in effect, your • Flexibility — If you purchase mortgage insurance will become mortgage insurance, the lender is increasingly expensive. However, the beneficiary. But when you own your life insurance premiums pay a life insurance policy, you get to for the same amount of insurance choose the beneficiary, so you can for the entire life of the policy. name your spouse — and, quite frankly, he or she may need the Ultimately, the key difference between time you’re considering purchasing a money more than the mortgage mortgage insurance and life insurance home or changing your mortgage, give company. Once your surviving is that mortgage insurance covers a careful thought to using life insurance spouse receives the tax-free death debt, while life insurance protects a to protect your mortgage — and a benefit, he or she can use the money person. And since people are more whole lot more. for any purpose, including paying valuable than debts, you can infer off the mortgage or replacing lost that life insurance is more valuable Provided By Kevin Baer, income. In fact, life insurance can than mortgage insurance. So the next Financial advisor in NW Calgary THE TUSCANY SUN JULY 2010 45 Food & Drink Grilled Butter Chicken Skewers Infused Water with Naan Bread Makes Delightful

Serves 4 Virgin Cocktails Heat rating: 4 out of 5 (Medium-Hot) Preparation time: 20 minutes A popular Cooking time: 10 minutes summer staple in Latin • 500 g boneless, skinless chicken cuisine is the breast, cut into 4 cm cubes (about 16 drink, aguas pieces) frescas, or • 1 red bell pepper, seeded, cut into 2½ oiled grill and cook for 2 minutes. infused water. cm pieces (about 16 pieces) 4. Turn a quarter turn and baste cooked These calorie- • ½ red onion cut into 1½ cm pieces side with butter chicken curry paste. free homemade flavored waters are (about 16 pieces) 5. Continue to cook, turning and not only fast and easy to prepare, but • olive oil for oiling grill basting as necessary until chicken is delicious and refreshing. • ¼ cup (50 mL) Patak's butter chicken cooked through and vegetables are curry paste soft, about 10 minutes. Create your own aguas frescas with • 2 packages (400 g) Patak's naan 6. Just before serving, heat naan bread these starter tips: bread on grill, flipping once, until warmed • Combinations count. Be creative. • ¼ cup (50 mL) Patak's Indian-style through, about 1 minute per side. Use any combination of fruits, veg- lime pickle 7. To serve, place 1 chicken skewer in gies, herbs, flowers or roots. Try cu- • 12 sprigs fresh cilantro the centre of each naan bread. Garnish cumber/melon, blueberry/raspberry with Indian style lime pickle and or lemongrass/honey. Note: If your 1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. cilantro sprigs. Fold naan over chicken combination doesn't have concen- 2. Alternate threading chicken, red and vegetable fillings and carefully trated fructose, it is recommended to pepper and red onions onto four metal remove skewer. For less spice, cut use a sweetener such as honey, agave or presoaked wooden skewers and back on the Indian-style lime pickle. nectar, or a sweetener alternative. season with salt and pepper. Of course, a dry un-sweetened finish 3. Place chicken skewers on lightly News Canada, www.pataks.ca. may be your desired result. • Select your water. Water quality affects the taste of any beverage. A Healthy Choices for Kids pure artesian water, such as Fiji Wa- ter, is ideal for enhancing the flavor Samara Foisy, Heart and Stroke Foun- 100% fruit juice instead of pop. and health benefits of your recipe. dation registered dietitian, offers the • Share your meal. Restaurant portion • Begin infusing. After mashing or following tips to make healthy choices sizes are often large and one adult “muddling” your ingredients to- for your children when dining out: entrée could easily feed one adult gether, begin the decoction (mean- • Get the facts and read carefully. and one child. Have two children ing “to cook”) or steeping in boiling Ask for nutrition information and share a meal or ask for a half order water. Cover and let stand for several choose dishes that are lower in fat, for one child. hours. Monitor some herbs after 10 sodium and sugar and also include • Check for Health Check. The Heart minutes to ensure their flavor doesn't lots of vegetables and fruit and and Stroke Foundation's Health overpower. whole grains. Check program is now available in • A smooth finish. Use a mesh strainer • Make changes. Ask for substitu- restaurants. to remove all solids from the liquid. tions, for example grilled chicken Chill and serve your aguas frescas. instead of fried, cut-up vegetables News Canada, healthcheck.org. instead of french fries, and milk or News Canada J

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