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A PUBLICATION OF THE RIVERBEND COMMUNITY LEAGUE
MAY 2016 VOL. 33, NO.6
Brander Community Garden ...Growing Relationships and Connecting Community
By: Sheryl Bowhay
n enthusiastic and multi-generational crowd came together on Mark your Calendars Wednesday, April 13 to learn about future plans and activities of with the following important dates and opportunities: A Brander Community Garden (BCG). In addition to confirming the vision of creating a gardening community that will promote personal, BCG Work Bees neighbourhood and environmental well-being, the garden design, member Tuesday/Wednesday evenings - May 17, 18, 24, 25. expectations, and committee structures were presented and discussed. 4:00 -8:00 pm Dialogue centered on enhancing access for seniors and creating meaningful opportunities for children and youth. Positive energy, community spirit and Riverbend Community League Plant Sale engagement were apparent. It is exciting to have had such great community Saturday, May 28 response, and with 30 members on the roster we are off to good start. at Brookside Elementary School (see pg. 11) The highlight of the evening was a presentation on square foot gardening BCG Gardening Nights by Miep Raedschelders. Square foot gardening is the practice of dividing Tuesdays 4:00-8:00 pm commencing Tuesday, May 31 the growing area into small square sections (typically 12” on a side, hence the name). The aim is to assist the planning and creating of small but intensively planted vegetable gardens. Given the defined space of the Photos contributed by: Noah - “Noah wants Sunflowers” and Stock Photos Brander Community Garden (also known as the Batting Cage Garden!) this technique and philosophy serves us well. There was a hands on component to the evening. Seeds were started in miniature greenhouses and people went We extend appreciation and thanks to our partners/sponsors and home with a little bit of garden for their window. Thanks Miep for sharing special guests in attendance: your expertise and passion for gardening! Riverbend Community League In addition to preparing the site for the growing season we need Brander Gardens ROCKS – Sharon Gritter volunteers to help execute the Riverbend Community League (RCL) Plant YMCA – Melanie Lewis Sale on Saturday, May 28 (see pg. 11). The quality of annuals and perennials from South Cooking Lake Greenhouse are amazing. Grab the opportunity to City of Edmonton volunteer, and while you are at it you can also help the cause by purchasing Generations Gardening and Growing Together – Myra Jaremko your plants and compost. Contact Iryna at [email protected] for more Sustainable Food Edmonton – Carla Meyer information about volunteer opportunities. Fountain Tire – Mark Emond If you are interested in becoming a Member or a Friend of Brander Community Garden please contact us at communitygardens@riverbendonline. Prairie Mill Bread Co. – Owen Petersen ca. We want to hear from you but please be patient, as this email is not Salisbury Greenhouse – Kevin Napora checked everyday. Additional information, dates and opportunities will Special thanks also to our greeters and door prize assistants! eventually be posted on the Riverbend Community League website at www:riverbendonline.ca. RIVERBEND NEWS EDITOR Sherri Henderson Champions for Community [email protected] Tara Joosse ADVERTISING By: Mary Lou Sedgwick Elizabeth Emslie am thrilled to introduce you to Tara, one What is your [email protected] of the many wonderful volunteers from favourite 780-437-7108 I Peanut Butter & Jam (PB&J), a weekly activity in www.riverbendonline.ca parent cooperative playgroup where parents Riverbend? and caregivers can build community, share their Peanut experiences and give their children the gift of Butter & Jam TABLE OF CONTENTS play. Located in Brookside, PB&J has been an Playgroup is my favourite activity in Riverbend. important pillar in our community for over 30 It has been the perfect place for my girls and I SECTION PAGE years! For more information about this outstanding to learn, laugh and play all while getting to know organization, visit . Riverbend News 1-7, 12, 14 peanutbutterandjam.ca more about the community! Brookview CL 8 Where do you volunteer? What is your favourite spot in the Seniors Connection 10-11 I volunteer at Peanut Butter & Jam Playgroup neighbourhood? Hodgson Community League 28 as the Events Coordinator. I spend my time Brookside Park is by far my favourite spot Faces Project 16-17 running events like the Spring Outgrown It Sale, Your Community 18, 23 in the neighbourhood. It has skating for us in Book Swap and arranging guest speakers for our the winter and a large playground in the warmer Pet Affairs 21 program. Riverbend Community League 24 months! I can’t wait to see the new development Eduction Matters 26-27 Why do you volunteer? there in the future! Wellness 30 I volunteer because I love watching our How do you like to spend your down time? Community League Directory 31 community flourish, and helping grow a local I love spending my down time outside with playgroup is doing just that. I moved here from my husband and our two girls - camping, hiking, Ontario four years ago, and volunteering has been having picnics in the park or spending our days the best way to meet people in the community! at the zoo. THANK YOU, RAGG How do you spend your days? DELIVERY VOLUNTEERS! I spend my days raising my two amazing girls- Thanks to the following volunteers who Alexis(3) and Anneliese(11 months). helped deliver our last issue to businesses, schools, and retirement residences. Lita Bablitz, Jim Bradshaw, Leslie Leeworthy, Daryl Matter, Sean McConnell, Jihan Marjan, Karin Shott, Sabine Sintenis, Shelly and Leanne Stevens, Mary Wagner, Helma Voth, and Joan Updates from Terwillegar Wood. Tribune Checking in with Our Neighbours We’re always looking for volunteers to help By: Stephanie Gillis-Paulgaard, Editor us deliver copies of The Ragg-Times to schools, businesses, and retirement homes. If you can he Terwillegar Community League (TCL) such as the Neighborhood BBQ sponsorship and deliver The Ragg-Times seven times a year, we’d is preparing for a busy summer filled with outdoor movie nights. More details on both of love to hear from you! Your gift of time and service would be greatly appreciated. Please call T family fun. Back again this year will be these events will be available on TCL’s website 780-437-7108 or email [email protected] for the green shack program runnings at three (www.terwillegar.org). more details. parks in the area: Magrath, Tomlinson and Closing out the summer will be the Toonie South Terwillegar. These shacks are funded by Carnival hosted at South Terwillegar Park on NEXT DEADLINE the league but staffed by the City and provide Saturday, August 13. Make sure to mark your outdoor activities for kids in the neighbourhood calendar for this one. There will be tons of June 3 at Noon throughout the summer. And yes, there will be different activities for the kids to do including porta potties at the larger parks in the area, just the much loved petting zoo. Delivery the week of: to ensure a visit to the spray park is not cut short JUNE 20, 2016 for an “emergency”. If you have any ideas for events or would like to volunteer, please send an email to president@ Next up, the TCL Canada Day event which The opinions expressed in this publication may not terwillegar.org. necessarily be those of the publisher. No part of this will be at Tomlinson Park in Terwillegar Towne on, you guessed it, July 1. This event always Hope to see you all at one or more of these publication may be reprinted without the written great events! permission of the publisher. brings our big numbers with all of the races and of course the traditional bike parade. Smaller ** Ads Printed as Submitted ** events will be scattered throughout the summer,
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2 May 2016 RIVERBEND NEWS It’s that Time of Year! Southwest Edmonton Farmers’ Market Opens May 18! By: Carley-Jane Stanton he Southwest Edmonton Farmers’ Market (SWEFM) is getting ready or vegetable vendor at for another delicious market season! SWEFM will be opening for SWEFM every week along T the season on May 18, 2016 with fresh local food, beautiful crafts, with kid-friendly recipes your favourite food trucks and family-friendly entertainment, including live and a chance to meet the performances and (weather permitting) outdoor activities for children. farmers who grow their SWEFM’s vendor lineup for 2016 is an excellent mix of old favourites favourite foods. Be sure to attend our opening market, as free Sprouts and new stalls to explore, taste and discover! From brand-new vendors with goodie bags are available on a first-come, first-served basis- and they’re full the freshest local greens to beautiful bedding plants for your spring garden of fun treats and surprises for our community’s veggie-loving kids! and Thai foods to take home for the family, the Southwest Edmonton The Southwest Edmonton Farmers’ Market could not be possible without Farmers’ Market is the perfect place to visit to get ready and enjoy the the support of our sponsors, community, and volunteers. If you would like summer months ahead. After all, there’s no better way to connect with your to volunteer for the market and enjoy an outdoor, food-filled way to give community and support local businesses than at your community farmers’ back to the community, email [email protected]. SWEFM opens market! for the season on May 18, 2016 from 4:00 - 7:30 pm at the Terwillegar The Sprouts program will be back this season, with more produce Recreation Centre Parking Lot, and will run every Wednesday until October. vendors than ever and more brand-new recipes for the entire family to enjoy. We hope to see you soon! All children between the ages of four and twelve are able to participate in this exciting free program, and receive a $2 token to spend at any fruit
Long Ways A Reflection on Our Changing Community By: Sharon Gritter t was once a barren field; the haunt of rabbits. To be specific, lots of the years. In rabbits. Hence the name—Rabbit Hill. And now, it’s the home of Lillian September I Osborne High School, Mother Margaret Mary Catholic High School 2009, the and the Terwillegar Community Recreation Centre. I know that many of school began you reading this article can hardly imagine a southwest Edmonton, indeed with only a a Riverbend/Terwillegar without these institutions, but there actually was grade ten class such a time. and some ambitious The first picture was taken at the ground-breaking ceremony of Lillian students who Osborne High School nine years ago. In it, there’s an image of Dave chose the Hancock, our former premier and the late George Nicholson with a shovel school colours, and a smile. Ok, so one of the other VIPs is my daughter Janessa. An act logos and of nepotism from a proud parent to be sure, but I can’t help thinking, “my created the how time has passed.” This year she’s graduating from Lillian Osborne. culture, history I can hardly believe it. She’s my third child to pass through the hallowed and future halls already, and will be part of the fifth graduating class, with another of Lillian. sister right behind her. When this picture was taken, the school was just an The athletes who first wore the colors of Lillian lost a lot, but dreamt of architect’s dream. Now, construction is underway to make more space. As bigger things. The inaugural class was without older leaders to guide them, for the recreation centre, nine years ago, it was just a pipe dream, and now but envisioned greater things. As Brooke Hodgson, one of the pioneer is one of the busiest recreation centres in the province with approximately students writes, “it was difficult to create a name for ourselves in our fine 1.5 million people coming through its doors in 2015. arts programs, sports teams, and scholastic achievements. However, it was a But local residents dreamt big dreams and met together and advocated once in a lifetime opportunity to create a school for the students and by the big ideas. And now Lillian and the recreation centre and other beautiful students. I am absolutely proud to be a Lillian Osbourne alumni.” Perhaps, public buildings such as Mother Margaret High School stand together as inspired by these images and memories, we should stop for a moment and pillars of their imagination. reflect on just how far we’ve come and how blessed we are. In this latest picture, taken in front of the expansion of Lillian Osborne Photos contributed by Dr. Rob Agostinis and Sharon Gritter. High School, we celebrate the work of so many “pioneers” such as principal Janet Hancock, the teachers, support staff, students and parents over
WWW.RIVERBENDONLINE.CA 3 RIVERBEND NEWS Brookside Park Project Updates Building Momentum for Healthy Communities By: Vanessa Kovacs
he momentum continues to build for Brookside Park’s Redevelopment. 21038 RPO Terwillegar, Edmonton, AB In March, our project successfully received a grant from the City of T6R 2V4 or in person at 258 Rhatigan T Edmonton! Applications have been submitted for other grants and Road E. A door to door campaign an ambitious fundraising campaign is underway. Everyone is energized and will take place in Brookside in June! working hard to achieve our goal of a 2017 build! Cash Draw Tickets! Tickets On April 20 we enjoyed An Evening of Wine, held at Vines Riverbend are $10 each. First prize is $500.00, Wine Merchants. Wine was swished, food was savored and knowledge was second prize is $250.00 and third absorbed. Thank you to those who attended, we raised over $1300.00 and prize is $250.00. To purchase contact: had a wonderful time doing it! Thank you Vines for hosting this beautiful [email protected] event. For more info: On April 29, a Karma Yoga class was hosted by the generous and talented folks at No More Excuses x2 with all proceeds going towards the park http://www.riverbendonline.ca/index. project. Thank you No More Excuses x2! php/brookside_park Did you know, neighbourhood parks are not just for kids? Research shows that a great neighbourhood park can have a positive impact on property values and even our health! Upcoming Events: May 28 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. A Night of Magic! Magician Kent Wong will amaze us with an all ages show where….Anything is Possible! Tickets: $12 each or 4 for $40. Ticket includes a slice of Papa Murphy Pizza and a beverage! See ad for more details! May 28 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Spring Sale at Brookside School gym Multi vendor sale with great door prizes and a huge selection of products. May 10 – 13 Get your Papa Murphy’s with a side of Brookside and 25% of your regular priced order will go towards the park! All you have to do is say “Brookside.” 15% (regular priced items) will be donated to the Park when you say “Brookside” after this date. Thank You Papa Murphy’s Riverbend! Donations gratefully accepted. Cheques must be made payable to City of Edmonton. Donations over $20.00 are eligible for a tax receipt. Proceeds go directly to our park. To donate: Riverbend Community League, PO Box
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6 May 2016 RIVERBEND NEWS New Footbridge and Trails Coming Soon Terwillegar Park Footbridge By: Dave Rumbold
new landmark is rapidly taking shape in our neighborhood! will be 262 metres long Construction of the Terwillegar Park Footbridge is well underway and make this bridge A and is scheduled for completion this fall. the second longest of As the name suggests, the bridge links the northeast corner of Terwillegar its type in the world. Park with the south end of Oleskiw Park on the other side of the North This is more than two Saskatchewan River. It will then link up to new trails northbound which will football fields long! join the existing river valley trails at the Fort Edmonton footbridge. Other The new Terwillegar new trails south of the new Terwillegar Park footbridge are being added to Park Footbridge will be an elegant structure with a small footprint and will create continuous walking and biking trails all the way down to the Anthony feature a very slim profile, with a width of just over 5 m, and a thickness of Henday Bridge. This 5 km addition to the Edmonton River Valley pathway only 46.5 cm. system is one of the final elements in the River Valley Alliance’s vision of a The new bridge is on time and on budget. Funding has been provided continuous system of trails from Devon to Fort Saskatchewan. by the River Valley Alliance, the Province of Alberta, the Government of The Terwillegar Park footbridge is a unique structure which is new to Canada and the City of Edmonton. Built for $24.5 million, and less than Edmonton, and has only been used once before in Canada. Using ‘Stressed six months away from completion, the Terwillegar Park Footbridge will be Ribbon Technology”, it resembles a rope suspension bridge in concept, but another great community enhancement which will benefit us all. I can’t wait instead uses 162 steel cables anchored in two large concrete abutments on to take my first walk or jog across it with family and friends. Thank you to each riverbank. 86 precast concrete deck slabs sit on the cables, and the last all involved for their commitment to this great new amenity in Riverbend- one has just been placed on the bridge structure. The completed bridge span Terwillegar.
Ward Boundary Corrections Checking in with Our Neighbours By: Bryan Anderson, City Councillor he rapid population changes we are Residents in wards facing possible boundary changes will receive seeing in Edmonton and the ways invitations to the consultations in the mail and online. Ward 9 Consultation T our neighbourhoods are growing is sessions are currently being scheduled for: prompting us to change the boundaries of • Brookview Community League, Riverbend Community League, and City wards in preparation for the 2017 general Terwillegar Riverbend Advisory Council. election. Following the consultations and completion of the 2016 census, the The City is conducting a Ward Boundary populations for each ward will be updated and maps redrawn to reflect Correction in seven neighbourhoods in any new information. Council will review the ward boundary corrections in Edmonton’s south side to accommodate the early September 2016. changes we have been experiencing. The For more information on the report, here is a user-friendly link: http:// boundary changes aim to ensure all wards have bit.ly/wardboundarycorrections. If you have any questions or comments, roughly equal populations, which respects the please contact me at [email protected], 780-496-8130 or at my democratic principle of “one-person, one- website www.bryananderson.ca. vote.” The City’s Returning Officer presented Council with potential ward boundary corrections at the April 5, 2016 City Council meeting. These corrections balance the number of people between wards and ensure wards are designed to have identifiable boundaries, reflect neighbourhoods’ borders and take into account communities with common interests. The biggest corrections in ward boundaries are being proposed for Wards 9, 10, 11 and 12. The recommended corrections address population optimization in wards approaching maximum populations within the City, in particular Wards 9 and 12. These population and elector ranges are established by City Policy. Current ranges based on the 2014 Edmonton Census are: Optimum Ward population: 54,871 to 95,201 Optimum Ward elector population: 38,991 to 64,985 The following are the recommended ward boundary corrections for Wards 9 and 10: • Brander Gardens, Ramsay Heights, Rhatigan Ridge, Bulyea Heights, and Brookside - will move from Ward 9 to Ward 10. This correction will: • increase Ward 10 residents by 14,814, a total of 76,610 residents in Ward 10 and 79,308 residents in Ward 9 • increase Ward 10 electors by 10,083 electors, a total of 54,267 electors in Ward 10 and 53,974 in Ward 9 • move Riverbend Community League and Brookview CL to Ward 10 The Returning Officer wants to hear from residents who could be affected by the potential boundary corrections. The Returning Officer has arranged consultation sessions to get input from residents and from organizations that could be impacted including the Edmonton Public School Board, the Edmonton Separate School Board, the Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues, the Millwoods Presidents Council and the Terwillegar Riverbend Advisory Council.
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Brookview’s Exciting Future- Spray Park, Rink Enhancement and Green Space Upgrades Upcoming Events iven the potential Surplus School Site Development (for an overview, please visit our website: www. OPEN HOUSE AND COMMUNITY CLEAN UP - Gbrookviewcommunityleague.ca) your Brookview Community Saturday, May 14 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm at 280 Bulyea Road, League “BCL” reviewed our Green Space Masterplan to determine what Brookview Community Centre. See the most recent plans for the improvements could be requested. We knew our current green space Bulyea Park re-development and grab a garbage bag and glove to surrounding George H. Luck School and the Community Centre was clean up an area of Brookview. Refreshments will be served. under utilized and would be disrupted by a new development. The results of our work with the City and various stakeholders over the BROOKVIEW ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING past few years will be on display at two events over the next month: the (AGM) – Wednesday, June 8 at 7:00 pm at Brookview Open House and Community Clean Up and the Brookview Community Community Centre, come and see what is going on in your League Annual General Meeting “AGM” – see below for dates and times. community, including the re-development and green space upgrades plans. There are three areas of focus: improving the ice rink areas, creating a spray park, and increasing the access and usage of the parkland. BROOKVIEW WALKING GROUP - A new walking Ice Rink Improvements: program led by Dawn Angus and Carol Paul will be starting shortly. Come join in for fi tness, fun and friendship. Contact Carol Paul at The plan is to enlarge the family skating rink, renovate the current [email protected]. rink, build benches and create a fi re pit area. This will encourage a larger demographic to visit the park and exercise outside within our community FRONT YARDS IN BLOOM - Get your green thumbs going in winter. and don’t forget to nominate a neighbour who has made a special Spray Park: effort with their yard, nominations will start on Friday, May 20. Go to http://www.edmonton.ca/programs_services/landscaping_gardening/front- The spray park is an exciting development for Brookview and yards-in-bloom.aspx or call 311 for information. surrounding communities. Plans are underway to create a space with fun obstacles for the kids to run around and through, water conservation so The GREENSHACK IS BACK! Every weekday morning the spray shuts off when children leave, good drainage, plus shaded areas starting in July, the Greenshack Program will be available for kids for picnics and sitting. The Spray Park will be maintained and operated enjoy free fun and games at our park. Please send your kids and (ongoing water costs) by the City of Edmonton. bring a friend. Green Space Design: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - Saturday, August 27 will be Now that the Surplus School Site has been determined, we know our 2nd Annual Family Fun Event / Movie Night in the there will be disruptions to the two full sized soccer fi elds and the gravel Park. Volunteers needed for: Games area, arts / crafts area, BBQ parking lot between George H. Luck School and the Husky Gas station. ‘ing burgers & dogs, site security. Contact Tessa Stanley at programs@ The review of the green space surrounding the Brookview Community brookviewcommunityleague.ca Centre and George H. Luck School revealed the space was not well designed and developed. Our challenge has been to maximize access TRY PICKLEBALL – Pickleball is a court sport for all ages (visual, walking, cycling and parking) given the limited entry points, with that combines elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong. a focus on four season usage. The SWESA Edmonton Pickleball Club will be hosting a FREE Introduction to Pickleball for Beginners at the Brookview The current plan includes more trees to be planted, sports fi elds Tennis Courts at 300 Bulyea Road on Sunday, May 15 from 1:00 redesigned to focus on the needs of the major users and school, along - 3:00 pm (rain-out day is Sunday, May 29)*. Advance registration with walking and cross country ski paths and gathering spaces with shade requested, however drop-ins welcomed. To register, email Michel throughout the park for exercising, resting or visiting. Lamoureux at [email protected]. The recent rezoning of the original Surplus School site near the Bulyea *Please note that tennis play will be suspended on the courts at Road/Buchanan Road four-way stop to parkland means this green space this time. has been saved and could be incorporated in our new plans. Plans are moving forward for the Rink Redevelopment and Spray SUMMER TENNIS PROGRAM Check out pg. 15 and 28 Park. With the First Place Development scheduled to proceed to the for this summers Learn-to-Play Tennis Program at both Brookview Design Phase in 2017 and Development in 2018, portions of the green and Riverbend courts. space development will begin in 2018.
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Seniors Connection By: Kathy Trepanier “Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at 20 or 80. Anyone who keeps learning stays young. The greatest thing in life is to keep your mind young.” Henry Ford ost days in our neighbourhood, you can see Victor (86) and Freewill Shakespeare Festival: Romeo and Juliet Larysa (80) out walking. They recently immigrated from Sherlock Holmes Exhibit at Telus World of Science Ukraine to be with their children. With PhDs in Medicine and M Health courses in Geology and Mineralogy their life in Ukraine was full of teaching, research, studying, travelling and raising a family. Now in Edmonton Diabetes Self-Management Workshop - taught by the Alberta they live with the same passion for life, learning, and loving each Health Services’ Better Choices, Better Health team. other. They walk this new land, exploring, supporting each other with Toonie Talks - short presentations a wheelchair and smiling at people who pass by. Through a translator Embrace your space - examine the categories of clutter in our I learned that they know the name of the flowers, shrubs and trees homes, strategies to de-clutter, how long to keep important papers in their neighbourhood and recognize the geese and ducks that arrive and community resources for donations or disposal. back after the long winter. Automated external defibrillator - learn how to use this device If you greet them, you will see the sparkle in their eyes. You can’t as SWESA joins the Heart Safe Community Public Access to help but feel their openness to life, even with all the changes in older Defibrillation Program. It will be taught Edmonton Fire Rescue age. You can’t help but be inspired to look again at your own life and Services. what there is to learn. Aging in place & avoiding hospitalization - join an engaging discussion about strategies and supports/services that will help you Introducing Ellen live safely and independently in your own home. After writing the Seniors Column for community newsletters in That’s not garbage - learn how you can reuse, recycle, compost, the southwest for four years, I am so pleased to have my friend grasscycle and Eco Station almost everything. Ellen Frombach taking over for me as of the next newsletter. Physician Assisted Dying and the New Legislation - our speaker, I’ve loved writing the column but as with all good things, it’s from Dying with Dignity will look at current patient rights and how refreshing to move on to something new and I know you’ll other jurisdictions have imple-mented this approach. enjoy Ellen’s perspective on seniors programming. Monthly luncheons - a great way to have fun and meet new people. Each month has a new theme. Be sure to register early as SWESA’s new spring programs, events and activities will they sell out pretty quickly. provide you with a wide range of opportunities to experience and learn new things. The locations, dates and program costs are all Enjoy meeting people from your southwest neighbourhood - explained in the Spring Program Guide which you can pick up or Drop by sometime for coffee and conversation with other seniors in find on SWESA’s website. Here are just a few examples to pique your the southwest: interest. • Monday & Wednesday afternoons (1:00 - 4:00 pm) at Terwillegar New things to learn: Community Recreation Centre Make your own quilted table runner, guided by the Quilting Group • Tuesday & Thursday mornings (9:30 am - 12:00 pm) at who is offering a 6-week beginner’s class. Yellowbird East Community Centre. Join a group of music lovers to practice common chords and classic SWESA stands for SouthWest Edmonton Seniors Association. songs on that ukelele or guitar that’s just been sitting there in your SWESA was formed to reflect the needs of people 55 and older house. The group is led by Mike Footit, an experienced musician who in southwest Edmonton. Its goal is to provide social, cultural and has fronted bands that opened for April Wine and Tom Cochrane. recreational programs and services that enhance your enjoyment of Develop strength and flexibility while working at your own pace in life. SWESA Seniors Centre - Yellowbird East Community Centre, 10710- Gentle Yoga. 19 Avenue. Learn how to explore your genealogy interests using GOOGLE. SWESA seniors lounge - Terwillegar Community Recreation Centre, Take an armchair tour to learn about Edmonton’s Historical 2051 Leger Rd SWESA phone - 587-987-3200. Buildings. SWESA email - [email protected] Field trips: SWESA website www.swedmontonseniors.ca Elk Island Park: Backstage Bison Experience
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WWW.RIVERBENDONLINE.CA 11 RIVERBEND NEWS Terwillegar Riverbend Advisory Council (TRAC) Updates By: Karin Shott here is so much going on in the springtime. (EYTS). Mark your calendar for It’s a busy time for TRAC as well. Sunday, June 5! This is the 5th year, and T We had our AGM on Wednesday, April it will be held at the prestigious Royal 27. One of the highlights of the evening were the Alberta Museum. To register, please go Community Spirit Award presentations, where to www.eventbrite.ca. The event is free for audience members (pg. 32). Carol Kaiser, Gordon Nekolaichuk, and Popeye’s It’s almost time to renew your community league membership. Stop Supplements Canada were all recognized for their by the TRAC Community Office, which is conveniently located in the outstanding community contributions. Terwillegar Community Recreation Centre, to purchase your membership in Elections at the meeting determined the 2016- person and save the $5 admin fee charged when purchasing online. Office 2017 TRAC Executive from the slate of TRAC hours can be found at www.tracspirit.ca. Ambassadors: With the new TRAC Alerts Messaging System, you can receive President: Tim Cartmell Emails regarding important crime alerts, traffic announcements and other Vice-President: Monte Weber community wide announcements and updates. These announcements apply Treasurer: Nancy Wendt to those living in the Terwillegar, Riverbend, and Windermere communities. Community Advocate: Sue Trigg You can sign up to receive these emails at www.tracspirit.ca. Secretary: Barry Davis TRAC Community Office Community League memberships are available Past-President: Sherri Jaillet-Martinez at the TRAC Community Office. Hours are: Our annual TRAC Community Run (formerly • Tuesdays & Wednesdays: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm known as the TRAC 10K) is happening Sunday, May • Thursdays: 4:00 – 9:00 pm 29, 2016. This will be our 11th year! It has become a • 1st Saturday of the Month: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm neighbourhood tradition. If you haven’t registered, For questions or concerns, please email: [email protected] or phone: there is still time to do so, but time is ‘running’ out. 780-439-9394. Check www.tracspirit.ca for more information. (see pg. Save the Date for these Upcoming Community Events: 32 for poster). • Riverbend Community League’s Annual Plant Sale: Saturday, May How about volunteering? You know, volunteers 28, 2016 (pg. 11) make things happen! You get out in the community, see • TRAC Community Run/Walk: Sunday, May 29, 2016 (pg. 32) some familiar faces, and meet new people while getting • Edmonton Youth Talent Show: Sunday, June 5, 2016 (pg. 32) some fresh air, exercise, and a sense of belonging in • Win4Skin Banquet: Friday, June 10, 2016 the community. We do happen to live in one of the best communities in • Win4Skin 3 on 3 Hockey Tournament: Saturday, June 11, 2016 the city! To help support this cause, please contact the TRAC Community • TRAC Meeting: Wednesday, June 15, 2016. Last meeting before Office at 780-439-9394 or email [email protected] to sign up or find out summer break. more details. Photos contributed by: Cynthia Reckhard & Dr. Rob Agostinis Another annual event for TRAC is the Edmonton Youth Talent Show
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WWW.RIVERBENDONLINE.CA 13 RIVERBEND NEWS Dear Edmonton Whitemud Updates from Our MLA By: Bob Turner, MLA Edmonton Whitemud have been busy meeting with and listening to your neighbours, and I death and seniors’ know that Edmonton-Whitemud’s priorities remain the same: bettering drug policies. Our I education, healthcare, childcare, and seniors care. I am proud to say next consultation that our government is committed to those priorities. will be occurring in Nellie Carlson School will open this fall in MacTaggart and accommodate late May around the 900 students from kindergarten to Grade 9. The school is named after topic of innovative aboriginal women’s rights advocate, Nellie Carlson, who lost her treaty environmental rights when she married a non-Status Indian man. She fought for decades technologies. And alongside Kathleen Steinhauer and others to change the Indian Act so that as always, if you women who married non-Status Indian would continue to have treaty rights have any questions, for themselves and their children. Their efforts came to fruition on June ideas or comments, please do not hesitate to contact my office by e-mail at 28, 1985 when Bill C-31 brought the Indian Act into line with the equality [email protected] or by phone at (780) 413-5970. guarantees in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. If you wish to learn more, I recommend reading Disinherited Generations edited by Linda Goyette and published by the University of Alberta in 2013. GREEN AND GOLD GARDEN – 2016 SEASON The volunteer gardeners at the Green & Gold Community garden, on In March, I had the pleasure of giving out grants to three schools in our two acres of land at the University of Alberta South Campus, are making area. The Community Facility Enhancement Program awarded $50,000 to plans for our 8th gardening season! both St. Monica Catholic School and St. Mary Catholic School to help them rebuild their playgrounds. The Community Initiatives Program awarded No pesticides or artificial fertilizers are used on our herbs, veggies $10,000 to Monsignor William Irwin for new computers. or flowers. You are invited to ‘purchase’ vegetables at the garden throughout the harvest season. See our website for details and further Beginning in July 2016, the Alberta Family Employment Tax Credit information about how all of the money raised goes to the Tubahumurize (AFETC) will be given an additional $25 million to benefit working Alberta Association, a non-profit organization in Rwanda that provides socially families with children. The program’s improvements include increasing the and economically marginalized women with vocational training, rate at which benefits are phased in from 8% to 11%, and the it increases the counselling, life-skills coaching, health care education, and opportunities threshold at which benefits begin to be phased out from $36,778 to $41,250. for sustainable income generating activities. Families qualify at different net income brackets depending upon how many greengoldgarden.com children they have: $60,325 for one child; $77,675 for two children; $88,075 for three children; and $91,550 for four or more children. All told, the AFETC will provide $141 million in annual benefits to 290,000 in 143,000 families across the province. Our government passed the Seniors’ Home Adaptation and Repair Act on April 13, 2016. In conjunction with programs like Planning for Aging in Place and Age-Friendly Alberta, we hope that as many seniors as possible are able to maintain their independence and access community supports. A great resource for our area is the Southwest Edmonton Seniors’ Association (SWESA), which can be found online at swedmontonseniors.ca. Budget 2016 gives $33.5 million to Fort Edmonton Park to develop four key pieces to its capital plan: the expansion of the Johnny J Jones Midway; an expansion of the Hotel Selkirk; a new Guest Services and Admissions area; and, most importantly, the building of the Indigenous Peoples’ Experience. The latter exhibit is being developed in harmony with both the Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations and the Métis Nation of Alberta. Other Budget 2016 highlights include our government’s stance on improving seniors’ care and healthcare. We have allocated $760 million over the next five years for healthcare maintenance projects with $131 committed for this year, and we will be funding $500 million for seniors’ housing and care over the next five years. Finally, I would like to recognize the five Legislature Pages from Edmonton- Whitemud: Cara Au, Azan Esmail, Samir Esmail, Batul Gulamhusein and Marleina Schreiner. Your hard work is appreciated, and I am excited to see what you will accomplish in the future. My office now holds public consultations on issues like physician-assisted
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14 May 2016 Serving the Residents of Whitemud Ridge Spring Greetings from Hodgson Community League! Annual Spring Clean Up Our annual community Spring Clean Up was held on Sunday, April 24th. The League supplied picking up tools, gloves and bags, along with hot chocolate, coffee and treats, and in return volunteers committed a couple of hours to helping clean up our neighbourhood. Many thanks and thanks to you our ‘hood looks much better! Big Ben Event / Household Spring Cleaning Day! Our first –ever Hodgson Household Spring Cleaning Day will be held May 29, 2016 from 10:00am - 4:00pm at the connection of Hodgson Blvd and Ogilvie Blvd (near the power lines/walking trail). At the event will be “Big Bins” for the disposal of things destined for the landfill, an ECO bin for old applinces, batteries, etc, a Goodwill donation truck, and a food bank donation bin. For the Big Bin Event, you must show proof that you live in Hodgson as event is sponsored by the Hodgson Community League and the Hodgson Homeowner’s Association, and is being organized by the League. Please consider buying a community league membership while at visiting the event! Cost is $45 per family, and $25 for individuals and seniors. With so many reasons for your neighbours to be out in the neighbourhood on May 29th, consider hosting a garage sale on that day on your driveway. You may advertise it with us at the Big Bin Event if you wish. Better yet, any items you don’t sell, you can donate or toss out the same day! Casino Fundraiser - Sunday, June 19 and Monday, June 20, at Palace Casino in West Edmonton Mall We will be having a casino on Sunday, June 19th and Monday, June 20th and need volunteers! No previous experience needed and various positions and shifts are available. E-mail [email protected] if you would like to volunteer and for more information about what a casino fundraiser is, please check out our website. Summer Activities Due to the high level of participation last year, we have again been approved for a Green Shack Play Program in Hodgson Park! The Shack will be in operation from July 4th until August 24th, from 10am - 1:30pm, Monday thru Friday. Stay tuned for information regarding the Front Yards in Bloom program again. Anyone can nominate a home, so keep an eye out for beautiful gardens in your neighbourhood and visit the City of Edmonton’s website for details.
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22 May 2016 YOUR COMMUNITY Riverbend Library May and June Programs for the Whole Family By: Marian Enow, Community Librarian Program with EPL’s Writer in Residence Blue Pencil Café: Join us for PUBLIC NOTICE the opportunity to have a one on one mentoring session with EPL Writer in Residence, Wayne Arthurson. Bring a writing sample to review, ask your questions, and get advice. Please register and we will contact you about your time slot: 780-944-5311. Reading Buddies Mondays 4:30 – 5:30 pm May 9 & 16 Do you love to read? Do you want to have fun, make new friends and practise your reading skills? Reading Buddies is a program that matches teen mentors with kids in 56 Avenue Grades 2–4. Through interactive games and activities, buddies share their enthusiasm for reading. SewerTrestle Slope Sing, Sign, Laugh and Learn Mondays 6:30 – 7:15 pm, Wednesdays 1:30 – 2:15 pm, and Fridays 10:30 – 11:15 am. Join us for singing, rhyming and signing. This is an inclusive program for children from birth to age Repair Project three accompanied by a grown-up. Siblings are welcome. Parents will learn strategies to engage their child and enhance their child’s communication and Major rain storms caused instability and erosion development. along the east slope of Whitemud Creek near Baby Laptime Tuesdays 1:30 – 2:00 pm, Wednesdays 10:30 – 11:00 am. 56 Avenue and 141 Street beneath a trestle Enjoy delightful stories, songs, books, rhymes, finger plays and more, that carries a 900 mm diameter sanitary sewer especially for babies. Cuddle with your baby and connect with other across the creek. The City of Edmonton plans to caregivers. Ages up to 12 months. repair the slope in 2016 to reduce the risk of any Family Story Times Thursdays 7:15 – 7:45 pm and Sundays 2:15 – 2:45 additional slope instability which could impact the pm. Share stories, songs and games for the whole family. trestle structure. Practise English @ Your Library Fridays 3:00 - 4:00 pm. Are you construction impacts and mitigations learning English? Practise your English language skills, meet new friends and have some fun. We’ll have conversations about many different topics, The City will inform residents in the area and the using materials from the library. A library staff member will lead the group. community league about the upcoming work English speakers at all levels are welcome! before commencing but here are a few expected U of A Speaker Series. These events are FREE. Your RSVP is appreciated, impacts: please register now. Light refreshments will be served. This is an opportunity • Areas of the Whitemud Creek trail system for Edmontonians to learn about the important work being done by our near the trestle will be closed during local scholars. construction Michelle Meagher, June 7, 7:00 – 8:30 pm, “A Brief History of Feminism”. • Hauling access will be via 62 Avenue and Lee Foote, Tuesday June 14, 7:00 – 8:30 pm, “The knife, the student the University Farm which may cause some and the deer: considering sustainability and wild meats” noise, dirt and disturbance to residents Sharon Morsink Tuesday June 21, 7:00 – 8:30 pm, “Black Holes: Do • Removal of some trees and shrubs in order they really exist?” to grant access to the site and for the Check out epl.ca for the Tuesday morning Storytime at Windermere and repair work EPL2Go Literacy Van Pop Up Library at the Edmonton Police Station. Silt fencing will be installed to prevent any sedimentation from entering Whitemud Creek in the event of a heavy rainfall. All disturbed areas Classified Ads will also be restored to their original condition CAREGIVER REQUIRED: HO FAMILY seeking permanent in- after construction through replanting and home caregiver; Duties: childcare, housekeeping and cooking; $11.40 - landscaping. $11.75 hourly; Education: High school; Experience: 1-2 years; Southwest schedule Edmonton; [email protected] CAROLYN’S HOUSECLEANING Insured & Bonded. In business since Tentative construction schedule: 2005. Experienced & mature workers available for the SW Edmonton area. June – October 2016 Call 780-922-1076. Typical hours of construction: FINER WOODWORKING PROJECTS BY VANCE INC. Items 7:00 a.m. – 7 p.m. Monday - Saturday created for inside and outside your Home. Old School Woodworking, No safety jobs too small. [email protected] 780-436-9008. GOING ON HOLIDAYS? We provide house checks, yard, pet, and plant The construction areas will be fenced and/or care. Long or short getaways. Bonded and Insured. www.customhomewatchservices. signed as restricted areas. We will take every com 780-992-2275. precaution to ensure public safety but we need your assistance in keeping children and pets a HOME HANDYMAN “THE CONSTRUCTION GUY INC.” Do you safe distance from the construction site and have a “To do list” or maintenance items that are not getting done? Call Jay equipment. at 780-994-9418 or [email protected]. MELODY’S HOUSE CALLS HEALTH & WELLNESS Foot care in for more information your home. We take care of common or uncommon foot problems. info@ housecallsedmonton.com . 780 237-5062. Shiva KC Project Manager, Utilities Infrastructure MELODY’S HOUSE CALLS HEALTH & WELLNESS Need personal Integrated Infrastructure Services care, companionship or respite care? We have experience and qualified City of Edmonton caregivers available. [email protected]. 780 237-5062. Ph: 780-495-9910 METAPHYSICAL CLASSES Bi-monthly Greenfield Park Community League. More information at Edmonton Meetup online “Edmonton Group Email: [email protected] For Cosmic and Spiritual Awakening”. Call Bethel 780-430-4036.
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President’s Message Mary Lou Sedgwick, RCL President RIVERBEND BRIDGE CLUB If you know how to play bridge, and want to enjoy a relaxing afternoon join us at Drop-in Bridge Club on Thursday afternoons pring has sprung in Riverbend! from 12:00 - 3:00 pm at the Riverbend Community Centre (258 Our community will be one busy Rhatigan Road E.) Open to all. Community League Membership is place over the next few months S required. For more information, call the community league offi ce at as our fi elds fi ll with soccer players, our 780-437-7108. diamonds host pick-up baseball and our playgrounds play host to new friendships FREE COMMUNITY LEAGUE SWIM on a daily basis. Our tennis and pickleball courts will open to greet players – all Riverbend Community League has FREE community league swims community league members will receive at two indoor pools. Please see below for times and locations. the lock code via email. This year, we Show your valid Riverbend Community League membership hope to create a new generation of tennis card at the pools listed below for free access during the designated lovers with our summer lessons (see pg community league swim times. Children eight years of age or under 15 and 28). To ensure these wonderful moments continue without require adult supervision in the water at a ratio not to exceed three pause, the Riverbend Community League has rented porta-potties for children to one adult. Children six years of age and over must change fi ve locations in our neighbourhoods. Sure, it isn’t a glamorous way in the change room of their gender. Family change rooms are available to allocate membership dollars, but it is a necessity. So thank you for at some facilities. purchasing a membership! It makes a difference for everyone in the community. INDOOR POOLS In addition to our facilities, there are a number of activities taking Confederation Pool Terwillegar Community place in Riverbend this Spring. To shine a spotlight on just the last (11204 - 43 Ave) Recreation Centre (TCRC) weekend in May, the City of Edmonton is hosting a free Bike Safety Saturdays 4:00 to 5:30 pm (2051 Leger Road) program on the afternoon of May 28. On the same day, there will Sundays 5:00 to 7:00 pm (*Note that your CL Membership Card be a Spring Sale (pg.4) and the annual Riverbend Bedding Plant & gives all access at the TCRC during Compost Sale (pg. 11), both at Brookside School. To top it all off, A the Community Swim times.) Night of Magic is happening the evening on May 28 at the Riverbend Community League (RCL) Building (pg. 4). All proceeds from the family Magic Show support the Brookside Park Project; tickets can HALL RENTALS be purchased at Tastebuds Global Fusion in Brander Gardens and the RCL Offi ce. On Sunday May 29, the TRAC Community Run will take place (pg. 30). Riverbend is such a great place to be! Even with the 53 Avenue Overpass work taking place right now. Celebrate close to home!
Sincerely, The Riverbend Mary Lou Sedgwick Brookside Hall Community Centre & 5320 – 143 St. 258 Rhatigan Road East CONNECTING WITH OUR ONLINE COMMUNITY
To view or book, call Rod Ponech Learn more about both 780-217-1636 facilities at www.riverbendonline.ca Stay Up-to-Date [email protected] on the Latest Events in Your Community! UPCOMING EVENTS Riverbend Community League May 28 - Annual Bedding Plant and Compost Sale (see pg. 11) www.facebook.com/RiverbendCL June 10 - 11 - Win4Skin Art in Our Park - Saturday, September 17
Art in Our Park MEMBERSHIP INFO www.facebook.com/ARTinOurPark Riverbend Community League boundaries include Brander Gardens, Brookside, Ramsay Heights and Rhatigan Ridge. Memberships can be purchased online at www.efcl.org, at the TRAC offi ce in the Terwillegar The Riverbend Ragg-Times Community Recreation Centre, by mailing in the membership form www.facebook.com/RiverbendRaggTimes on pg. 31, or dropping it off at the RCL offi ce. For more information about the Riverbend Community League, visit www.riverbendonline.ca. raggtimes NEW on Instagram The Ragg-Times - Thank you for supporting the Riverbend Community League. NEW on Twitter The Ragg-Times - @Ragg_Times
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WWW.RIVERBENDONLINE.CA 25 EDUCATION MATTERS Riverbend Junior High Striving to Accomplish the Fundraising Goals for Full Day Kindergarten By: Emma Bischof
hen you think of Edmonton’s future, does your first thought we need nine more. These kids are our future; don’t we want our future to be go to children? Not always, but it should. One day, the children able to succeed? Studies show that children who complete a FDK program W in kindergarten now, will be running our workforce and driving are more likely to have confidence, good attendance records, developed our economy. However, some children struggle early on in their education. social skills, and a higher chance of academic excellence in the first grade. Imagine not knowing what the colours around you are called, imagine not This year, the RSYJT is holding many events. We have successfully held a being able to recognize your own name, and imagine not even speaking spin-a-thon which raised $26,000, but our biggest events are still to come. On English. These are all things that some children have to face going into Friday May 27, we are holding a Benefit Concert featuring Jim Cuddy, lead kindergarten, and these children need more time than others to fully singer of Blue Rodeo and winner of 11 Juno awards, and Martin Kerr, local absorb this essential information. Full Day Kindergarten (FDK) aims to singer/songwriter. The event will be held at the Citadels Shoctor Theatre level the playing field for the children that need more time and support. from 7:00 to 9:00pm. The night will also feature a special performance from By using the whole day to educate the kids, FDK gives them the time they our kindergarten friends, and a private him concert with Martin Kerr will need to succeed. Unfortunately, the government does not fund Full Day also be auctioned off. To purchase tickets, go to www.citadeltheatre.com/ Kindergarten in Alberta, and it is up to us to support these children the best event/jim-cuddy-benefit-for-full-day-kindergarten/. we can. That is where Riverbend Junior High comes in to help. If you are part of a business that would be interested in supporting our Riverbends Social Youth and Justice Team (RSYJT) are striving to cause, please contact [email protected] Help us give these kids the time accomplish our goal of raising over $80,000. This is enough money to they need to succeed! Support FDK! open one kindergarten class for one year. Some people do not realize how necessary kindergarten is. Currently, Edmonton has nine FDK classes, but
Strathcona High School Scona’s Lords a Leapin’ By: Ron Nesbitt pring—usually an early May phenomenon around these parts, but independent, interdisciplinary research project—and Scona was selected gloriously early this year--- brings new life and because of our outstanding level of AP achievement and involvement. This S a whirlwind of activity. Of course, Scona’s busy kind of success both in and out of the classroom leads to recognition at hallways are always full of life, but here’s just a few of high levels—like for many Grade 12 students garnering scholarships not the highlights: only at the University of Alberta, but worldwide. In addition, all students In Athletics, spring means track and field…so at and staff are beginning to gear up for finals, including the challenging Grade Strathcona, that will no doubt mean another winning 12 Diploma Exams. Edmonton Public School Board (EPSB) offers a variety season; 44 City Championships in a row so far! However, of Diploma Review sessions offered at varying times for all subjects—check one of Scona’s newest teams is also building a fantastic the District’s website for more details. Also, every Scona student will have legacy, including a successful trip to Hawaii. With great their personal exam schedule listed on SchoolZone—good luck to all! thanks to the parents, teachers, and coaches Scona’s Finally, no report about Scona would be complete without looking Women’s Rugby team won the Icebreakers tournament back on another fantastic Global Initiative. This year’s fundraising efforts in Calgary, and are poised for a successful season. What’s more, both the were focused on raising money and awareness for Shelterbox Canada, an Women’s and Men’s teams feature more athletes than ever, and are hungry organization dedicated to providing all of life’s basic necessities to families for the titles! Football has their annual Spring Camp ready to go, and hit hardest by natural disasters all over the world, from war-torn villages to last year’s young team will be improved after a crucial year of experience. flood-ravaged communities in our own province. Under the guidance of Finally, yet another provincial title has come home: Scona’s Men’s Curling teachers Mr. Yonge and Ms. Grant, students and staff undertook a month- team swept their way to a title under the leadership of coach Scott Couprie. long fundraising blitz, capped off by a wildly-successful bike-a-thon. The In Arts news, the Drama department’s presentation of “RENT” was a final total? $449 000! Once again, Scona students and staff have smashed all smash hit, filling the Arts Barns with drama and song. Huge congratulations records for Canadian high school fundraising and have proudly brought to must be sent to the over fifty students making up the cast and crew, led by life our school motto: Ut Qui Ministrat/As One Who Serves. Ms. Linette Smith. In addition, Scona’s award winning Senior Band under the direction of Mr. Dubyk will be performing their final concert of the year at McDougall United Church on May 17. The band is on a roll (or are they hitting all the right notes?) as well, coming off a gold-medal winning performance at the Alberta International Band Festival. Contact the office COME SING WITH US at 780-439-3957 for ticket information. • Award winning organization Of course, as we march toward June, final exams are never far from • Professional conductors anyone’s mind. May brings the challenge of Advanced Placement (AP) Exams that give students the opportunity to gain University credit in • Travel locally, nationally, internationally core subjects, art, and languages. The Capstone Program, offered only at • Variety of musical styles selected schools worldwide, gives students the opportunity to take on an Junior Choirs - Ages 6-12 Boys' & Girls' Choirs - Ages 11-15 Youth Choir - Ages 15-24 Leaders In Training Are you looking for some excitement this summer? If you are AUDITIONS FOR NEXT SEASON BEGIN MAY 12 between the ages of 13-17, why not take the opportunity this summer to build your leadership skills and get involved in your community? The Contact us for more information about our choir programs City of Edmonton’s Leaders in Training (LIT) Program will provide [email protected] | www.EYCC.ab.ca you with valuable volunteer leadership experience at a Neighbourhoods 780-994-6539 Day Camp or Green Shack program. Attend a Registration Nights to find out more about exciting volunteer opportunities in your community. Thursday, June 9, Terwillegar Recreation Centre To find other Registration Nights or to learn more about the LIT Program visit: www.edmonton.ca/youth, on Twitter (@YEGYOUTH).
26 May 2016 EDUCATION MATTERS Opera Came Alive at Earl Buxton School Grade 3-6 Students Joined with Area Professionals to Present Children’s Opera, Wizard Things By: Earl Buxton School
everal hundred students at Earl Buxton School musician Mark Morris, Wizard Things showcased the brought out their inner musician this month work of Earl Buxton’s Grades 1 and 2 students as S with Wizard Things, an opera for children and set designers who transformed the gym into a town adults. square, and Frades 3-6 students who brought the Wizard Things tells the story of a town that is story to life. the birthplace of Merlin the Wizard, which frowns Through a blend of soloists, ensembles, choruses upon children, until a strange old man appears one and instrumentalists, the students learned the joy day, bringing with him three successive plagues: the of performance, collaboration and working with Demanding Children, the Nice Children, and the professional musicians. Several professional singers Brats. In seeking a home, the children challenge the and pianists, drawn from all parts of the community, adults to embrace the complexity and chaotic nature were part of the production, providing the students of youth. exposure to premiere area talent. With music by Welsh composer Mervyn Burtch and lyrics by local
Lillian Osborne High School Students Work Together to Support the Stollery Children’s Hospital By: Abi Seewald
illian Osborne hosted our 5th annual Rock-A-Thon on March 11. Rock-A- Thank you to all our supporters Thon is our overnight fundraiser in which over 300 students work together and sponsors: Oilers Nation, through endless fundraising over a month to reach our goal. This year we L Cabela’s, Cloud Nine Pajamas, supported the Stollery Children’s Hospital with a goal of $40,000 which we not McDonalds, Venue Jar, Stollery only got to but completely passed with a grand total of $47,522.05! Our school Children’s Hospital Store, S&C voted to support this charity and hope to make as much of an impact as possible in Electric Canada Limited, The City of Edmonton, University of Alberta: Faculty of these children’s lives. Throughout the night the students participate in many events Rehabilitation Medicine, Superstore, Famoso, M&M Meat Shop, Avenue Magazine, with one team member always rocking on a rocking chair, Osborne’s own spin on Hart’s Table & Bar, 91.7 The Bounce, Newcap Radio, Cineplex, Dairy Queen, and a Wake-a-thon. We have a huge dodgeball tournament, a dance, hynotist, a comedy Infinite Fitness. Thanks also goes out to our team sponsors: Brewsters, Montanas, improv team, and many smaller games. This year Osborne students have reached Wine and Beyond, Boston Pizza, Original Joe’s, Cornerstone Child Development record fundraising in all our Rockathon years, and with this money we have reached Centre, Serene Radiance Laser Center and Shairose Lalani Management Consulting. our $100,000 year. (Adding up all consecutive Rockathons)
Art in Our Park 2016 Opportunities for Youth at Art in Our Park 2016 By: Art in Our Park Committee
re you the creative type? Would you consider yourself a budding artist? A There are opportunities for you at Fun,SUMMER educational and creative CAMPS half-day camps. Art in Our Park 2016. The Student Art Gallery features a selection Choose from Art or Science Camps for children aged 6-12 years. of art projects from area elementary, junior and New activities and projects not offered in our In-School Field Trips! senior high schools. Express interest and ask your teacher to consider participating this year. There is no fee for schools to participate in the Student Art Gallery. The Art Market, at Art in Our Park 2016, is open and available to young artist entrepreneurs seeking to gain valuable experience selling their wares. Spaces in the Art Market tents start at $50 to rent for the day. Participate in the Art in Our Park 2016 Poster Contest. Have your image used on hundreds of posters, t-shirts and promotional materials! Receive recognition at the event, a framed poster and a $500 RESP from Alberta Treasury Branches. Deadline for submissions: TERWILLEGAR TOWNE - 1751 Towne Centre Blvd June 1, 2016. July: 11-15 or 18-22 Information about the Student Art Gallery, August: 8-12 or 15-19 Saturday application deadlines and fees, and the poster September 19 ATB Financial Main Stage 1:00pm - 5:00pm Ω contest are available on the Riverbend Community Chloe Albert Only $129 per each 5 day camp. Ben Sures James Ramsey Park Brother Octopus Art Market,Workshops Ω League website at www:riverbendonline.ca or at The Orchard Mornings or Afternoons . And Activities www.artinourpark.ca Free Admission Call 780 434 8224 to sign up. Limited space available! ARTinOurPARK @artinourpark #dress4mess www.artinourpark.ca MORE INFORMATION AT TPET.CA
WWW.RIVERBENDONLINE.CA 27 WELLNESS Safe Lifting Tips for Spring Gardening & Yard Work With Your Local Primary Care Network By: Florence Aung-Collins, BScPT, BSc (Hon. Physl), Cert. Medical Acupuncture (U of A), Physical Therapist, Acupuncture pringtime has arrived with gardening 6. Don’t rotate your trunk while aficionados anxious to get their green carrying loads – Use your feet to change S thumbs moving again. Unfortunately direction rather than rotating through this unbridled enthusiasm leaves many your spine. gardeners with aches and pains come Other Pain Free Strategies for working Monday morning. Yard work is a non- outdoors this Spring: contact, low impact activity, but it’s often Ease into gardening. Gradually increase identified as the root of pain or discomfort the time you spend in the garden as you in our patients. would with any physical activity that you Gardening Aches and Pains haven’t practiced in several months. Start The primary complaint reported by our with 20-30 minutes of gardening and slowly patients is back pain, followed by the knees increase from there. Don’t rush to finish all and hands. This is not surprising given the your yardwork on the weekend. repetitive tasks, sustained bending, frequent lifting and awkward positioning Take frequent breaks and change positions (every 10-15 minutes). involved with gardening. With the following strategies, you can still enjoy Rest or alternate between different gardening tasks. Prolonged bending or the pleasures of watching your garden bloom this summer. awkward postures can fatigue lower back muscles leading to back injuries. Safe Lifting Strategies Get close to your work; kneel on a mat or use kneepads to plant and Typically, back pain while gardening results from poor lifting technique. weed. Avoid putting pressure on hip and knee pain by sitting on an upside- With any lifting or carrying, your focus should be maintaining safe body down bucket or gardening bench. Consider using specialized gardening mechanics. Consider these tips: tools to avoid prolonged reaching. 1. A wide base of support – Stand with your feet hips distance apart. Elevate your flower beds and containers to work at a comfortable Closer or further away increases instability. height. This reduces the overreaching, bending, and twisting required that 2. Squat, bending at hips and knees, with your back long – Keep your contribute to aches and pains. Consider planting a vertical garden or plant spine in a neutral position. Straight back, open chest, and shoulders in pots. back and down. 3. With a stable base, lift slowly – Engage your core muscles to Despite your best intentions, achiness may still result after a weekend in support your lower back. the garden. If you wake up sore and stiff from yard work, consult with a 4. Bring the load close to your body – Minimize forces required to professional so they can do an assessment and make suggestions to relieve lift/carry the object. pain and discomfort. An individualized stretching/strengthening routine 5. Slowly straighten your legs – Your leg muscles are stronger than may also complement your yardwork activities. your back so lift with your lower body. Photo: thehomegarden.com
Learn To Play Tennis Tennis Camps for Youth Age 13-17
Lessons run July - August Come be our guest! Monday through Friday 9:00 - 10:00 am ADULT HAIRCUTS $19 10:00 - 11:00 am Kids & Seniors $17 11:15 - 12:15 pm CL Members $55 Non-Members $65 (on Windermere Blvd by Safeway) *August 2-5 $45/$55 *All Fees include GST • Walk Right In! For registration forms go to • No Appointment www.riverbendonline.ca Needed! For more information or to register • Family Oriented call (780) 437-7108 or email [email protected] • Online Checkin greatclips.com
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AGES I’VE GOT 3-5 HATS! MUSICAL THEATRE AGES POPSTARS AGES Put on a hat and become someone 5-6 SING! DANCE! Put on a SHOW! THE MUSIC IN ME new! Young performers are 7-12 This is the ideal introduction to music for Your camper will learn what it takes introduced to acting, singing, and movement preschool children. Singing, dancing, crafts, to be a real Pop star. From vocal through this fun musical that they will instrument exploration, and even some technique, movement, and choreography to perform at the end of the week for family recreation time with a soccer ball. This is a UKULELE the latest fashions. This is your one-stop and friends. great camp for creative and active kids. POP shop! Pop star’s will be given tracks INTRO AGES to practice with. Don’t forget to bring your Learn to play this 7-12 camera and your autograph book. rewarding string MUSICAL THEATRE SQUIRM AGES instrument this summer! Spiders! Snakes! Bats! Worms! 5-6 Student learn chords EWWW! AHHH! Join the wiggles SUPER KEYS AGES and to accompany themselves Summer days are filled with all and squiggles as the Itsy Bitsy Spider, PERFORMANCE AGES 4-12 playing their favorite songs. things fun while kids learn to play Daddy Long Legs, Hook Worm, Snake, and MATTERS 12+ piano and create music. Crafts, games, a host of other critters take over the stage. ensemble playing and recreational time WORKSHOP make this a memorable introduction to the Take your performance to the next level with keyboard. AGES this summer performance intensive. Put your GUITAR INTRO best foot forward at this summers music Ages 4-6 • Half Day Camp SWAMPED AGES 7-12 MUSICAL THEATRE This course is a great start to the competition or just learn skills that will help Ages 7-12 • Full Day Camp 7-12 The swamp is all a-buzz with party adventure of guitar. Students learn in every area of your performance career. preparations galore! Summer is a great time basic theory and technical elements through to sing, act, and move to this sensational fun exercises and cool songs. musical. DISNEY DAZZLE AGES INTRODUCTION AGES Students explore the music of Disney 4-12 becoming their favorite character BROADWAY BEAT AGES TO SONG WRITING 12+ for a week. Singing, movement, MUSICAL THEATRE 7-12 ROCK N’ RHYTHM AGES It’s time to unleash your creativity and acting, crafts and recreation make this is a create your music! Celebrate musical theatre performing Introduction to drums and guitar 7-12 great way to explore the world of acting and hits from Hairspray, The Music Man, The Don’t miss the opportunity to explore Everyone has a song in them just waiting singing. King and I, Wicked, Rent, and Grease. both drums AND guitar! to be sung. Explore the technique behind Ages 4-6 • Half Day Camp Students gain experience in singing, acting, Each day is divided between group lessons song writing and develop the confidence to Ages 7-12 • Full Day Camp and movement in this unique summer camp. that introduce the drums and guitar. express your creative ideas.
Ages 12-18 July 10-16 30 student limit.
$ +GST 499 Ages 7-12 Ages 13-18 $ +GST High impact acting singing and dancing. July 4-8 August 15-19 399 Learn a full musical in one week! Hairspray Jr. is our week long project. Sign up for this week-long day Tune up, plug in, and rock out! Through the hands on experience of working in a band With full costume, lights, and a final camp and we’ll train you on and taking it to our outdoor stage for a rock concert at the performance on our outdoor stage! A full your instruments, form a band, end of camp, students walk away with a sense of pride and Broadway Show in one week at our South and work together on cover and accomplishment unlike any other camp. Edmonton location. original songs. Friends and family are invited to attend the final $ +GST concert. 249
JULY CAMPS AUGUST CAMPS July 4-8 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Jr Camp Rockstar Ages 7-12 $249 Aug. 2-5* 9:30 AM - 1:15 PM I’ve Got the Music in Me Ages 3-5 $129 July 4-8 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Performance Matters Ages 12+ $149 Aug. 2-5* 9:30 AM - 4:15 PM Swamped (MT) Ages 7-12 $249 July 4-8 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM Popstars Ages 7-12 $249 Aug. 2-5* 1:00 PM - 4:45 PM Superkeys Ages 4-6 $129 July 4-8 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM Super Keys Ages 7-12 $249 Aug. 8-12 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM Super Drummers Ages 5-6 $149 July 4-8 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Songwriting Ages 12+ $149 Aug. 8-12 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM Broadway Beat (MT) Ages 7-12 $249 July 11-15 9:30-12:30 Super Drummers Ages 5-6 $149 Aug. 8-12 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM Hats 5-6 (MT) Ages 5-6 $229 July 11-15 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Disney Dazzle Ages 5-6 $149 Aug. 15-19 10:00 AM -6:00 PM Camp Rockstar Ages 13-18 $399 July 11-15 9:30-12:30 I’ve Got the Music in Me Ages 3-5 $129 Aug. 22-26 1:00-4:00 I’ve Got the Music in Me Ages 3-5 $129 July 10-15 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM Camp Broadway Star Ages 13-18 $499 Aug. 22-26 9:30-3:30 MT Squirm (MT) Ages 5-6 $229 July 18 - 22 9:30-3:30 Disney Dazzle Ages 7-12 $249 Aug. 22-26 9:30-12:30 Ukulele Camp Ages 7-12 $149 July 18 - 22 5:00-6:15 Guitar Intro Ages 7-9 $129 July 18 - 22 6:30-7:45 Guitar Intro Ages 10-12 $129 July 18 - 22 9:30-3:30 Rock ‘n Rhythm Ages 7-12 $249 July 25-29 9:30-3:30 Rock ‘n Rhythm Ages 7-12 $249 July 25-29 9:30:3:30 Popstars Ages 7-12 $249 July 25-29 6:00-8:00 Songwriting Ages 12+ $149 To Register phone, 780-757-4433 REGISTER FOR FALL 2016 TODAY! CELLO • PIANO • GUITAR • BASS • DRUMS • VIOLIN • FLUTE • CLARINET • MUSIC THEORY • SONG WRITING • HARP
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Terwillegar Gardens $1,898,000 Windermere Ridge Estates Spectacular River Valley Views! Distinctive architecture. 7000 sq.ft. walkout. $1,735,000 $1,698,000 ML# E4017949 Windermere Ridge. 6970 sq.ft., 5 bdrms. ML# E4017958 2 storey 3466 sq.ft. ML# E4017974 www.sallymunro.com www.sallymunro.com www.sallymunro.com Sally
Magrath Heights $1,598,000 Magrath Heights $1,398,000 Donsdale $1,098,000 Custom Ace Lange home. 5100+ sq.ft. living space, Summit in Magrath on the park. Over 4000 sq.ft. bungalow, 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 3 seasons Munro 5 bdrms.,10,668 sq.ft. lot. ML# E4017803 ML# E4017844 sunroom overlooks park. 780-441-5457 www.sallymunro.com www.sallymunro.com www.sallymunro.com
Shadow Ridge Estates $1,030,000 Sunset Harbour $999,750 Allard $998,000 5270 sq.ft., 2.24 acres. Timeless. Cross country skiing & ice fishing. Pigeon Lake Over 5000 sq.ft. of finished space. 2 storey, tandem triple garage, SMARTER. 4600 sq.ft. 4 bdrms., bsmt. finished. 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths. www.sallymunro.com www.sallymunro.com www.sallymunro.com BOLDER. FASTER.® MacTaggart $949,900 Windsor Park $899,900 Pigeon Lake $799,900 4345 sq.ft., 5 bdrms., den, 4.5 baths & triple attached garage. 1235 sq.ft. bungalow, approx. 10,000 sq.ft. reverse pie lot, 2 lots, 4 bedrooms, self-contained guest house. In a class of its own. 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths. ML# E4017859 ML# E4017975 $450,000 in prof. renos & lnscp.! ML# E4008074 www.sallymunro.com www.sallymunro.com www.sallymunro.com
Platinum Realty
Riverview Area $769,900 Wolf Willow Ridge $749,900 Ambleside $679,900 2900 sq.ft. steps from Guthrie Ravine. 2 master 1450 Woodward Crescent. Carlton II D Bedrock showhome. Below replacement value. 2344 sq.ft., 3 bdrms., fully landscaped. bedrooms, 4 bedrooms. ML# E4014254 VACANT LOT. www.sallymunro.com www.sallymunro.com www.sallymunro.com www.sallymunro.com
Grand Centurion Magrath Heights $649,900 Blackmud Creek $579,900 Creekwood Chappelle $579,900 Over 3200 sq.ft., 2+2 bedroom fabulous bungalow. 2 storey walkout. Numerous upgrades. Office/den on main Brighton II Bedrock showhome. floor. Over 3600 sq.ft. of living space. ML# E4011900 2185 sq.ft. 3 bdrms. Upgrades. Quick possession. ML# E4011126 www.sallymunro.com www.sallymunro.com www.sallymunro.com
30 May 2016 COMMUNITY DIRECTORY
RIVERBEND COMMUNITY LEAGUE BROOKVIEW COMMUNITY LEAGUE Serving the residents of Brookside, Brander Gardens, Ramsay Heights, Serving the residents of Bulyea Heights. Community League DISTRIBUTION and Rhatigan Ridge. www.riverbendonline.ca Memberships can be purchased at the TRAC Office, [email protected] Cost of membership or 780-439-9394 www.brookviewcommunityleague.ca The Ragg-Times is distributed by Canada Post Family $45/Single or Couple $35/Senior (65+) $25 Cost of Membership directly to nearly 10,000 homes, online at www. RCL Office Elizabeth 780-437-7108 Family $45/Single or Couple $35/Senior (65+) $25 riverbendonline.ca, and on-site at several locations Emslie [email protected] President Elmar Klapstein throughout the Riverbend area: President Mary Lou [email protected] 780-468-6786 Cafe O’ Play Sedgwick Vice President Alexis Desrosiers 5667 Riverbend Road Vice-President Miep [email protected] Treasurer Purnima Prasad Glassy Wine & Spirits Raedschelders Secreatary Michelle Clarke 14751-40 Ave Past President Dave Rumbold [email protected] Seniors Director Vacant The Medicine Shoppe Secretary Leslie [email protected] 121 Haddow Close Leeworthy Newsletter Director Donna Funk Treasurer Nancy Wendt [email protected] Sports Committee Vacant Happy Mart Riverbend Road & 56 Avenue Memberships Karin Shott [email protected] BCAL Liason Michelle Clarke Playground Priya Nelson [email protected] Playschool Liason Alexis Desrosiers Easy Mart 5679 Riverbend Road ReDevelopment Miep Casino Chair Madan Prasad Raedschelders Roadsign Messages Heather & Nathan Schmidt Mac’s Seniors Joan Wood [email protected] Terwillegar Drive & 40 Avenue TRAC Ambassador Sherri Jaillet Volunteer Iryna [email protected] Brookview Community Centre, 280 Bulyea Road. Milestone Insurance Services Coordinator Grytsiv 14131-23 Ave Community Liason Sheryl Bowhay [email protected] HODGSON COMMUNITY LEAGUE Ravine Medical Centre Neighbourhood Vacant [email protected] Serving the residents of Whitemud Ridge. For more informations visit: #203, 14127-23 Avenue Watch www.ourhodgson.com Safeway, Shoppers Drug Mart, and the Events/ Sue Trigg [email protected] Cost of Membership Fundraising Family $45/Single, Couple, or Senior $35 Riverbend Public Library Terwillegar Drive & Rabbit Hill Road Facilities/ Pat & Blair [email protected] President Tania Hrebicek Maintenance Trigg [email protected] Second Cup Riverbend Square, and in the Terwillegar Rinks Don Lore [email protected] Membership Jeremy Burke Community Recreation Centre Director [email protected] RIVERBEND COMMUNITY LEAGUE BUILDINGS Snow Valley Brookside Building (5320 – 143 Street) (780-434-0627) Sports Director Dragos Niculescu Riverbend Community Centre (258 Rhatigan Rd. E) [email protected] Riverbend Community Centre Buildings Rentals Rod Ponech 258 Rhatigan Road E. 780-217-1636 OAK HILLS COMMUNITY LEAGUE The UPS Store in Terwillegar [email protected] Serving the residents of Whitemud Oaks (Leger) and Whitemud Hills 14032-23 Avenue (Carter Crest). The Riverbend Sherri Henderson, Editorial at the Ragg-Times [email protected] [email protected] TRAC Office Cost of Membership Terwillegar Community Recreation Centre Elizabeth Emslie, Advertising Family $45/Single, Couple, or Senior $35 780-437-7108 The Riverbend Ragg-Times thanks these businesses [email protected] President Rob Agostinis for their community service in carrying the Vice-president Bill Bromling newspaper. THE RIDGE COMMUNITY LEAGUE Treasurer Joanna Chen Serving the residents of Henderson Estates, Falconer Heights and Sports Director Brian Boswell Haddow. P.O. Box 21063, Edmonton, AB, T6R 2V4. Memberships are available at: the TRAC Office, or online at www.efcl.org. Program Director Mike Boychuk The Riverbend Ragg-Times www.theridgeonline.ca [email protected] Memberships Kelli Ewasiuk [email protected] is funded and published solely through Cost of Membership Family $45/Single, Couple, or Senior $35 GREATER WINDERMERE COMMUNITY LEAGUE the support of advertisers, sponsors, and President Jim Bradshaw Serving the residents of Glenridding, Windermere, Upper Windermere, community leagues in and around the 780-434-0058 [email protected] Windermere South, Windermere North, Langdale, Riverpoint, Keswick, Memberships Charlene Boyko South Rural and West Point. GWCL, 18102-8 Ave SW, T6W 1A5 Riverbend/Terwillegar area. [email protected] www.gwcl.ca Cost of Membership They support us so please support them. Family $45/Single or Couple $35/ Senior single $30 President Annie Allers [email protected] SPORTS PROGRAMS Memberships VACANT [email protected] OTHER AREA COMMUNITY LEAGUES These programs are open to all Riverbend-Terwillegar residents holding MEMBERSHIP CONTACTS current Community League memberships. Ogilvie Ridge Membership Director Open to members of any community league.) Basketball (Youth) www.southwestbasketball.com PROGRAMS ( [email protected] PB&J Playgroup [email protected] Cost of Membership Edmonton Girls Registrar 780-868-2801 Family $45/Single, Couple, Hockey Riverbend www.riverbendplayschool.ca Cooperative or Senior $35 Ringette ringette-edmonton.com Playschool Terwillegar www.terwillegar.org Softball (SEMS) [email protected] Adult Yoga Bev Moore 780-437-7108 Cost of Membership SWAT Hockey swat.ca Paige Elniski Family $45/Single, Couple, or Senior $35 TRSA Soccer Charlane Gorsak 780-437-1331 Bridge Open 780-437-7108
Community League Me mbership Applic ation To verify your League, or purchase a membership online, please visit the Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues (EFCL) website, www.efcl.org
Adult #1: Date: Mail c ompleted f orm, a long w ith Adult #2: Membership Type: payment, t o the add ress belo w:
Address: Seniors/Single/Couple/Family (circle one) “The Community League’s Name”
c/o TRA C at Ter willegar Comm unity May we send you news by email? Y/N (circle) Recreation Centr e Postal code: Are you willing t o volun teer? Y/N (circle) #5, 2051 Leg er Road NW Edmonton, Alberta, T6R 0R9 Phone number: Fee ( please see CL info on page above ): Email: Forms and payment may also Donation: be dropped off at the TRAC Children’s names: office. Total Paid: Cash: Cheque: *Cheque Payable to the Applicable Community League. No. of skate tags required:
WWW.RIVERBENDONLINE.CA 31 11TH ANNUAL TRAC COMMUNITY RUN
Register Now at Sunday, May 29, 2016 Mother Margaret Mary High School www.tracspirit.ca 9 am start 10K 5K 3K 1K
EDMONTON YOUTH TALENT SHOW 5TH ANNIVERSARY
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Sunday, June 5, 2016 • 9 AM - 7:00 PM Royal Alberta Museum Theatre Register Online at Eventbrite link at: www.tracspirit.ca
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