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Signal Hill Community Association 403-246-4848 President’s Message www.shca.ca I hope you are enjoying your summer. As always, thanks for reading. If you Contacts President: Simon Batcup ...... 403-217-3625 I certainly am. I am lucky enough to want to get hold of me, my email is Treasurer: Dave Byers ...... 403-474-7605 be sitting here on a lake in interior BC [email protected]. That’s it for this Secretary: James Eamon ...... 403-246-7153 enjoying the hot days, warm nights report, I have an appointment with a Communications: Open and the company of friends. Although beach and a cold beer! Have a great Fundraising: Laurie Wilson-Temple .403-242-6348 we had a wet start, it has turned into a summer. Police Liaison: Blake McWilliam ....403-804-9044 School Liaison: Open spectacular few months. Soccer Liaison: Kevin Welte ...... 403-685-5184 - Simon Batcup, Greening: Gordon Hutton ...... 403-249-8924 Add to that the success of the President, Traffi c Liaison: Nimish Rathod ...... 403-454-5797 Canadian team in the Olympics and Signal Hill Community Association Rink Coordinator: Shawna Waller ..403-668-0646 we have to think of ourselves as Membership: Karen Velichka ...... 403-460-1503 extremely fortunate. Social: Christine Viney ...... 403-828-7752 Rink Maintenance: Don Dejewski .403-246-6164 Development: Shawna Waller ...... 403-668-0646 Sometimes I forget what a great part Business Liaison: Open of the world we live in. This summer, Seniors Liaison: Open we had visitors from the east, one of our guests had never been further west Elected Officials than London, Ontario. His excitement Alderman: at seeing mountains, the city and Richard Pootmans 403-268-1646 • eaward6@.ca particularly, Lake Louise, made me MLA: look at my surroundings with fresh Ken Hughes eyes reminding me never to forget just 403-216-5439 • [email protected] how lucky we are to live where we MP: do... Remember to breathe! Rob Anders "All glory comes from 403-292-6666 • [email protected] Closer to home, there is tremendous daring to begin." progress being made on the WestLRT. Suburban Journals Publishing I never cease to be impressed with the Eugene F. Ware Editor & Article Submissions: [email protected] speed the construction gets done and Submission deadlines for this monthly publication are the way the work to allow the traffi c the 10th of the month, prior to the distribution month. to continue fl owing. Although I do not want to rush the great weather, I am Advertising Sales: looking forward to the day that the Pam: 403-880-1819 work is done, the dirt is either tarmac [email protected] The ad booking deadline is the 14th of the month prior to the or grass and the train is running! distribution month. This publication is published 12 times a year by Suburban The board of the community Journals Publishing and delivered to residents by Canada Post. This publication is also available for pickup from local association takes the summer off retail outlets. to avoid having to schedule around Please note: the information and opinions in this newslet- vacations and time away. We will ter are subject to change, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of the publisher or editor. Content contained in be back on August 29 at 7pm at the this publication may not be reproduced without the written Westside Recreation Centre for a consent of Suburban Journals Publishing. The information herein is believed accurate but not war- supplemental meeting to our AGM to ranted so. Any advertisements, home businesses, babysitters and nannies, approve the annual fi nancials, it will or other parties listed in The Signal only be a short meeting, but we would Hill View should not be interpreted as recommendations or endorsements by really appreciate seeing you there so the editor or the publisher. we can reach quorum. THE SIGNAL HILL VIEW SEPTEMBER 2012 5 In Our Community Get Ready for Girl Guides

Excitement! Back to School - Back to On another note, watch for our Guiding! yummy Girl Guide mint cookie sales If you are 12 years or older, want to Besides heading back to school this in September and October at various meet friends and try new things then month, girls of all ages are starting an retail outlets in WestHills shopping we have the answer. By joining 1292 exciting new season of Girl Guides! area, at Sobey’s and Aspen Safeway, Army Cadets you are saying yes to We have 330 girl members (aged 5-17) and door-to-door. Please support our fun activities and exciting challenges and 60 women volunteers already cookie campaign! The girls in your supervised by trained adult leaders. signed up in our Sarcee Hills District neighbourhood will thank you for it! alone, from Discovery Ridge to Cougar Activities include camping and survival Ridge. Yes, our Sparks, Brownies, If there are any left over, here’s a great training, trekking and orienteering, Guides, Pathfi nders, and Rangers are recipe to try with your mint cookies: marksmanship, military marching embarking on another year of Guiding and parades, team sports, leadership adventures including nature walks, Mint Cookie Ice Cream Milkshake training, fi rst aid, summer camps and camping, making new friends, science • 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream international trips. It all happens in a experiments, campfi res, fi eld trips, • 2 crumbled mint cookies fun, friendly, safe environment that will planting trees and so much more! • Combine ingredients in a blender. motivate you to give your best. Makes one serving. Enjoy! There is no cost to join. The 1292 Army If you would like to get involved in Girl Cadet Corps is affi liated with the Lord Guides, check the unit availability at You can fi nd more recipe ideas online Strathcona Horse (Royal Canadians) register.girlguides.ca Contact us locally at www.girlguides.ca/cookierecipes. and is sponsored by RCL Branch # 285. at [email protected] if It is supported also by the Department you have questions. Girls and women - Lisa Franklin, of National Defence and the Army are welcome at any age! Brownie Leader Cadet League. Visit our websites to learn more Tasks for Your Property Before Winter www.1292armycadets.ca or www.1292cadetparentsociety.com. Fall is upon us, and for homeowners there • Dispose your leaves properly: Collect Parade nights are held at the Sir Arthur is an array of chores to do around the house leaves in locally approved garbage bags Currie Building, Garrison Grounds off and yard. and put them out for collection, or take Crowchild Trail on Thursdays from them to assigned dumping areas. Do not 6:20 pm to 9:10 pm with optional “There are several items that homeowners burn leaves—this is illegal in urban areas. training on Sundays. should include on their fall to-do list, some of which are frequently overlooked,” said • Inspect your roof: Check the roof to Contact Us Wayne Ross at Aviva Canada. “Many of ensure that it can withstand the wear and Please contact us with any questions the tasks do more than just make your tear of winter months and that it won't you may have: property look nice—they help prepare your collapse under the weight of wet leaves, Public Affairs Offi cer: home for the harsh conditions ahead.” ice and snow. [email protected] Telephone: Ross urges homeowners to put these tasks • Protect your pipes: Prevent plumbing 403-410-2320 ext 3926 on their to-do lists: freezes and pipe bursts by insulating Corp’s email: exposed pipes and turning off their water [email protected] • Get your fi replace ready: To avoid fi re supply when you are away. Society’s email: and smoke damage make sure that the [email protected] damper opens and closes properly. If - News Canada, Glenn Cooper, Commanding Offi cer: your chimney hasn't been cleaned in a www.avivacanada.com Capt. M. Novak while, call a chimney sweeper. THE SIGNAL HILL VIEW SEPTEMBER 2012 7 In Our Community Alderman's Report

I hope that you had the chance to team and will update you through our electronically to interested residents. relax and enjoy time with family and Ward 6 Topics of Interest page on Subscribing to the W6 Report is a friends this summer. Your Ward 6 team the Calgary.ca/Ward6 web site. We convenient way to stay aware of has been busy attending community will also send weekly updates to our events, projects and decisions that events, resolving resident and electronic mailing list to inform you of affect the Ward. community concerns and preparing any traffi c impacts. You can subscribe for Council to resume in September to our mailing list by contacting To subscribe, please email Ward06@ after a one-month Council recess. [email protected]. Calgary.ca or phone your Community This year’s was an Assistant, Sara, at 403-268-1035. excellent opportunity to meet many September Celebrates Arts and You can also keep current on Ward 6 of you and share uniquely Calgarian Culture – Rec100 news by visiting our website at experiences, which were especially Calgary has the honour of having www.calgary.ca/ward6. exciting this year during the centennial been named the Cultural Capital - Richard Pootmans celebrations. Thanks especially to the of Canada for this year. The City Stampede Centennial Committee and Recreation Department is a signifi cant Westside Recreation for the square participant in these events and is dancing! also celebrating 100 years of service Signal Hill throughout 2012. Calgary Recreation We are looking forward to launching provides arenas, arts centres, athletic Library our new Ward 6 website later this parks, golf courses, leisure centres, fall. It will increase the amount of pools, a sailing school and skate parks • Alberta Culture Days 2012– information we can provide about and supports over 250 festivals and Community Art Showcase: Sep. 28 community events and projects and events each year. Calgary Recreation & 29, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm and Sep. facilitate communication between you works with community arts partners 30, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm. and your Ward 6 offi ce. to enhance Calgary’s quality of life • Tween Book Club: Sep. 18, Oct. 9, and in September we are celebrating Nov. 6 & Dec. 4, 7:00 pm – Please feel free to provide your those partnerships and the work that 8:00 pm. Ages 10 – 14. input on all aspects of your Ward goes into supporting our arts and • Teen Book Club: Sep. 25, Oct. 23, 6 communications – the monthly culture. Please visit www.calgary.ca/ Nov. 20 & Dec. 11, 7:00 pm – community newsletter updates, the rec100 to keep up to date on activities 8:00 pm. Ages 13 – 17. quarterly W6 Report, the City Ward 6 throughout the year. • eBook Doctor: Sep. 24, 2:00 pm – website, special traffi c update email 3:30 pm. No registration required. notices and our daily resident inquiry Fall Service Revisions – Calgary • Slow Food Calgary: Sep. 17, responses. Please contact me at the Transit 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. coordinates below. Each summer, revisions are made to • Saving Lives with CPR A: Sep. 20, a number of Calgary Transit routes 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm. Highway 8 to refl ect the ridership patterns • Picky Eating: Oct. 1, 6:30 pm – Construction began over the summer throughout those months. Regular fall 8:30 pm. Register online at on the Highway 8 Operational service will resume on September 3. www.birthandbabies.com. Improvements project and will You can learn more about the routes in • Making Traditional Teas: Oct. 2, continue through the fall. Lane your community by visiting 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm. closures are to be expected during the www.calgarytransit.com. construction period, in order to protect Visit www.calgarypubliclibrary. workers from passing vehicles and to Ward 6 News com for more information on these create room for equipment. Our offi ce Your Ward 6 offi ce team produces programs. Registration is required for is in regular contact with the project a quarterly report that is sent all programs unless otherwise noted. THE SIGNAL HILL VIEW SEPTEMBER 2012 9 In Our City From Surviving to Thriving Athletic Parks

The City of Calgary Project Forgive makes an impact thinking they invited it, and ultimately Recreation has in Calgary Communities to deter perpetrators from doing it developed concept John Lennon sang “Imagine”, Martin in the fi rst place because they know plans to redevelop Luther had a dream, and six-time people won’t be quiet about it.” Teresa both Foothills and Emmy-award winner Shawne Duperon came forward about her abuse and had Glenmore Athletic has declared she will change the her own father arrested; he was found Parks. The proposed world: one community at a time. guilty. redevelopments Duperon has rallied countless Calgary include an overall friends from nearly every community For Teresa, forgiveness has granted reorganization that incorporates facility, in order to make a difference. her access to the life she deserves – site, and infrastructure improvements Together, they are shifting the way the life she lives. “My understanding to address existing defi ciencies, people interact with one another – all of forgiveness connects with me in my accommodate demand, increase through Project Forgive. capacity to love and be open again,” opportunities for broader usage, as well she says. “Don’t get me wrong, it’s not as, enhance the aesthetic qualities of “Forgiveness is at our core and then like I am going to sit down and have each athletic park. life happens to us. Pain starts to build a cup of tea with him, but I can let go up,” Duperon explains, “Maybe we of what happened, let him go, so that The next step in the proposed lose our jobs, get our hearts broken, I’m no longer angry or self-loathing. redevelopments of Foothills and see political disharmony… war I have a different perspective of Glenmore Athletic Parks is to submit the and violence. How do we cause a appreciation and to be grateful of my site planning and overall reconfi guration shift from this, how to we create resilience and strength in a negative of the sites for Site Development Permit breakthroughs?” Duperon is answering situation and be able to transfer those (DP). The intent of this next stage is those questions by exploring the qualities and move forward in positive to identify community concerns and to deeply personal and powerful stories ways.” incorporate concerns from other City of people who chose forgiveness departments with the technical input and by demonstrating the positive Teresa shares her attitude and personal resulting from the feasibility studies. impact that forgives has had in their story on her blog at teresalynn.ca. The goal of this exercise is to resolve communities – including right here in She and Dave were one of the fi rst any outstanding issues that may prevent Calgary. contributors to Project Forgive’s effective implementation. Notably, this kickstarter.com campaign. In addition DP application will be for site planning On August 23, Calgarian Jill Fischer to the project, the pair is fundraising only, no buildings/structures will be hosted a rock concert at the Plaza to create Be Brave Ranch, a sanctuary included. Theatre in Kensington in support of of hope and support for child sexual Project Forgive, which is looking to abuse survivors, in conjunction with Recreation enriches lives and builds produce a full length documentary. Little Warriors, a national charitable strong communities. Your support of this At the event were fellow Calgarians organization. It’s through their journey project will strengthen your community Dave Albano and his wife Teresa, a of forgiveness that the Albano’s and help build additional community childhood sexual abuse survivor. are making a difference in their spaces, playgrounds and competition- community. ready athletic amenities for all “We need to create open lines of Calgarians. As part of the City’s ongoing communication around sexual abuse To learn more about their story or how commitment to engage citizens, we because people clam up about it,” you can contribute to Project Forgive, will be hosting an Open house for each Dave explains. “We want to remove including sharing your own story, visit Athletic Park. For more information the social stigmas so survivors can tell www.projectforgive.com. about the project and the upcoming open someone sooner, not blame themselves houses visit www.athleticparks.ca. THE SIGNAL HILL VIEW SEPTEMBER 2012 11 In Our City Artist Profile—Young Artist Gaining Women’s ESL International Recognition Group

Profound wisdom and poignant multi- Meet your neighbours and faceted canvases aren’t normally practice English! anticipated from a 19-year-old artist. Do you want to improve your English? Neither are Leonardo Da Vinci and Do you want to meet new women in the Michelangelo inspired drawing Signal Hill neighbourhood? techniques. Although she may be young in age, Alexandra Tremblay’s prolifi c Drop in at one of our weekly sketches and striking monochromatic NFNG groups (New Friends and textures capture the essence of all her Neighbourhood Groups). We meet every subjects. week for 2 hours and practice English, talk about life, tell our stories, have fun, The Calgarian was the youngest of and learn new things! There is no cost. 40 Alberta artists featured at The There are no immigration requirements Cultivation of Art show at Vale’s and no minimum English requirement! Greenhouse in Black Diamond this It’s free and we have free childcare for June. “She’s been the youngest kids 6 months old to 6 years old. exhibitor since 2011. I was just blown away by her contemporary work and Visit one of our 16 locations throughout had to invite her back,” said Vale’s Calgary, including three in the Signal Greenhouse owner Katrina Diebel, luminous effect was created by using a Hill area: adding Tremblay sold out of paintings dark-toned background and applying a • Glenbrook Group at 3325 49th at the show. far lighter shade on top. “It’s the impact St SW (Abundant Life Church) “I don’t think I connected her age with of light on the painting that makes – Every Thursday from 1-3pm the paintings, her techniques and depth it so striking and unusual looking,” starting on September 13 as an artist are far beyond her years,” Tremblay said. The artist’s mixed • Shaganappi Group at 3415 8th Diebel said. media paintings termed “Funkies” are Ave SW (Shaganappi Public also sought-after for their dynamic Library) – Every Tuesday from Earlier this summer, Tremblay stepped impressions. 1-3pm starting on September 11 off a plane from Florence, Italy after • Fish Creek Group at 11161 completing her fi rst year at Angel “I developed the technique myself. Bonaventure Dr SE (Fish Creek Academy of Art—a prestigious art They’re one-of-a-kind, extremely Public Library 3rd Floor Program college in Europe. colourful and are abstract creations of Room) – Every Tuesday from intense feeling,” Tremblay said. 1-3pm starting on September 11 It was there she truly perfected her drawing skills, which in turn, helped While many know this versatile painter For more information, please contact: her refi ne the development of her as Alexandra, her artistic name is Sala. Marilee Campbell monochromatic series—a form of Program Coordinator, painting in stark contrasts. “I’ve hardly Tremblay will be showcasing her latest New Friends and Neighbourhood seen this technique used in present work at Valley Ridge Golf Course, Groups day,” she said, explaining the practice River Room on September 16. The was inspired by a poor Spanish artist in show is open to the public and runs Calgary Immigrant Women’s the 19th century. from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm. Association Phone: 403-444-1752 The poor painter would re-use old Check out Sala’s work at Email: [email protected] canvases that were already texturized. A www.artbysala.ca. Visit our website: www.ciwa-online.com THE SIGNAL HILL VIEW SEPTEMBER 2012 13 In Our City Calgary Connection

781 Air Cadet Squadron New Recruit household items, shoes, jewelry, etc. All looking for opportunities to meet new Presentation: Sep. 12, 7:00 pm at our proceeds to needy Calgarians. friends in a rewarding, exciting and offi ces in the Vecova Centre, 3304-33 adventurous environment. For more St. N.W. Bring your birth certifi cate, Red Cross Babysitting Certifi cate information visit www.undaunted.ca. Alberta Health Care Card and your course: Sat. Sep. 29, 9:00 am to parent or guardian. For youth aged 12 4:00 pm at St. Thomas United Calgary Reads Volunteer Tutors: to 19 interested in making new friends Church, 100 Hawkwood Blvd. N.W. Calgary Reads is a not-for-profi t while learning valuable skills. For more Registration fee of $47.25 required with organization that helps kids learn to information visit 781aircadets.ca. registration before Sep. 25. Offered by read. Our primary program trains Health Education Inc. volunteer tutors to work one-on-one Vocal Latitudes Wants You! We are a Call 403-241-0366 for more info. with struggling Grade 1 and 2 readers. mixed-voice, world music, community If you love reading and working choir based in central Calgary. Looking 604 Air Cadet Squadron Open with children, consider becoming for new singers in all voices. Choral House: Sep. 11, 6:30 pm at the a trained volunteer tutor. We offer experience is not necessary, no Mewata Armoury, 801-11th St. S.W. free training sessions that start in auditions. Rehearsals are Tuesday Provides youth aged 12 to 19 with the September. Tutoring is provided at no evenings at the Unitarian Church of opportunity to develop attributes in cost to families. Learn more at www. Calgary. Call Frank at 403-277-5295 leadership, citizenship, and physical calgaryreads.com. or e-mail [email protected] for fi tness. For more information, visit more information. www.604moose.ca. Calgary Association of Lifelong Learners (CALL): The city's newest Free Dance Lessons: Week of Sep. 10. Calgary Interfaith Food Bank 8th adult learning group will be having a The University of Calgary Ballroom Annual Citywide Food Drive: In Fall Launch on Sep. 6 at the Triwood Dance Club functions in several 2008, we set the Guinness World Community Association Hall, 2244 locations in Calgary, and in Cochrane, Record for the most food collected Chicoutimi Dr. N.W., 4:00 pm – 7:00 under the instruction of trained in a single day in a single municipal pm and a Stampede Breakfast on Sep. 8 volunteers and professional instructors. jurisdiction. Let's do it again! Between at the Rosedale Community Association A partner is not required. For more Sep. 4 and 6, volunteers will distribute Hall, 901 11th Ave. N.W., 9:30 am – information, visit bags to homes. Fill your bag with non- 12:00 pm The very fi rst Stampede, www.ucalgaryballroomdance.ca or call perishable food items and leave it on back in 1912, was held in September 403-220-0049. your front step for collection prior to of that year. For more info, visit www. 9:00 am on the morning of Sat. Sep. 8. calgarylifelonglearners.ca. Global Festival Sale: Oct. 26 – 28 at For more information, contact Marvin Woodcliff United Church, 5010 Spruce Clifton at 403-257-8438. City of Calgary Recreation Dr. S.W. International Fair Trade Centennial: In September, we’re marketplace with wonderful handcrafted Bags, Babies and Beyond Handcraft celebrating ‘Culture’ and Calgary, as the treasures that provides an opportunity Sale: Oct. 19 – 20 at the South Calgary Culture Capital of Canada in 2012. Join for families in the developing world to Community Association, 3130 16 St. us for: support themselves with dignity. No SW. Quality Handcrafted items. Visit • Calgary 2012 Culture Days: admission cost. For more information, www. ujamaagrandmas.com for more Sep. 28, 29 & 30, . visit www.woodcliffunited.com. information. www.calgary2012.com #22 Sea Cadets Open House: • Sport Day in Canada: Sep. 29, Super Rummage Sale: Hosted by the various City of Calgary Recreation Samaritan Club of Calgary. Sat. Sep. September 11, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm at HMCS Tecumseh, 1820 24 St. S.W. facilities. www.calgary.ca/recreation 29, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm at the Hillhurst- • Doors Open YYC: Sep. 29 & 30, Sunnyside Community Centre, 1320- Bring your birth certifi cate, Alberta Health Care Card and your parent or Southland Leisure Centre. For info: 5th Ave. N.W. All items bargain priced: www.calgary.ca/rec100. collectables, clothing, toys, tools, guardian. For youth aged 12 to 18 THE SIGNAL HILL VIEW SEPTEMBER 2012 15 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.

Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame of Calgary's favourite retailers. www. The Men's Expo: Sep. 29 – 30, Big Celebrating the Summer Exhibit: calgaryhds.com Four Building. A tradeshow for men Until end of December, Canada showcasing everything from tools, cars, Olympic Park. Features athletes that Walk A Mile in Her Shoes: Sep. 20, hobbies, sports, clubs, fashion, health captivated us on the world stage dating Olympic Plaza. Strap on high heels to and activities. www.mensexpo.ca back to 1896, including those from the fi nd out what it is like to "Walk A Mile most recent Olympic and Paralympic in Her Shoes." In support of women and Childhood Obesity–Inactivity– games. www.sportshall.ca their children to take steps to walk away Decreasing Life Expectancy: Oct. 20, from family violence. . Getting your Masters: www.ywcaofcalgary.com kids involved in sport can help. This Sep. 5 – 9, Spruce Meadows. See the Calgary International Film Festival: “Sport: Doing it Right” workshop will world's best equestrian athletes compete teach you the do's and don’ts to help for over two million dollars in prize Sep. 20 – 30, various downtown venues. Brings the best in global and Canadian your child enjoy sports. Register at money at this exciting international www.SportCalgary.ca. show jumping tournament. cinema to the city, from enlightening www.sprucemeadows.com documentaries, to compelling dramas and international fi lms. www. Zoogala: Sep. 7, . An calgaryfi lm.com A Sampling of adult-only fi esta features a live band Walk for Farm Animals: Sep. 22, and dancing, performances, interactive Plaza Theatre. Raise money and Concerts entertainment, food, wine and cocktail awareness of the cruel and unsanitary • Honeymoon Suite & Prism: sampling, and a unique silent auction. treatment of factory farm animals. www. Sep. 8, Deerfoot Inn & Casino Dress to the theme and win prizes! walkforfarmanimals.org www.calgaryzoo.com • Stone Temple Pilots: Sep. 11, Rock the House Run: Sep. 23, Market Big Four Building Calgary Saudi Arabia Festival: Sep. Mall. Calgary's only 10K or 5K Run, • Big Time Rush: Sep. 14, 8, Olympic Plaza. Showcases Saudi 5K Walk or 1K McDonald’s Go Active Arabian culture, food, music, dancing, Walk with rockin' entertainment along • Herman’s Hermits Starring movies, and women's traditions through the route. Supports Ronald McDonald Peter Noone: Sep. 15, fun, interactive pavilions and stage House® Southern Alberta. Win some Deerfoot Inn & Casino shows. www.saudifestival.ca amazing prizes. • Buddy Guy & Jonny Lang: www.rmhsouthernalberta.org/ Sep. 26, Southern Alberta Calgary Bridal Expo: Sep. 16, BMO rockthehouse Jubilee Centre. Features fashion shows, a • Carrie Underwood: Oct. 2, wedding gown sale and hundreds of Festa Italiana: Sep. 28 – 29, Calgary Scotiabank Saddledome Calgary's top wedding specialists. Italian Club. A weekend of food, • Justin Bieber: Oct. 12, www.bridalexpo.ca entertainment and fun for all enjoying Scotiabank Saddledome all things Italian! In celebration of the • The Turtles: Oct. 20, Flo & The Terry Fox Run: Sep. 16, Eau 60th anniversary of the Calgary Italian Eddie, Century Casino Claire. Run in support of cancer Club. www.calgaryitalianclub.com • Colin James: Nov. 2, research. www.terryfox.org Southern Alberta Jubilee Heritage Park Railway Days: Sep. 29 • Alice Cooper: Nov. 7, Calgary Home + Interior Design – 30, Heritage Park Historical Village. Southern Alberta Jubilee Show: Sep. 20 – 23, BMO Centre. Canada’s proud railway history is on • Neil Young & Crazy Horse: Is your home in need of some updating? display including a double-headed Nov. 13, Scotiabank Get inspired with helpful advice, money steam engine. Saddledome saving solutions and shop with 375+ www.heritagepark.ca THE SIGNAL HILL VIEW SEPTEMBER 2012 17 In Our City Back To School Safety Inside the Heart Alberta Health Services EMS would of A Young like to remind parents and students of some basic road safety tips as streets Mennonite Girl become busier with the return of the school year. Pedestrians and motorists Canadian author Miriam Toews has each have an important role to play- opened the door into a Mennonite road safety is a shared responsibility. community in Mexico and the heart and soul of a young girl in Irma Voth Motorists: (Alfred A. Knoff Canada). • Avoid talking on cell phones, texting, or any other behavior that diverts Irma’s story starts in Canada and your attention away from driving. then moves to Mexico as her • Give right of way to pedestrians who Mennonite family takes up residence have activated overhead crossing in a reclusive community. As a lights or who are waiting to cross teenager Irma falls in love with a from a street corner. • Make eye contact with all drivers Mexican boy. Her domineering • Remember it is illegal to pass before crossing the street. father shuns her, and soon even her vehicles, other than those that are • When activating overhead crossing husband abandons her. A movie crew parked, in school zones or playground lights, pause before stepping off comes to the community and creates zones during posted hours. the curb to ensure motorists in both havoc for Irma and her family. With directions have come to a complete few choices at home for any life or Around school buses: stop. happiness, Irma and her younger • Flashing amber lights mean a bus • Stay within the crosswalk lines until sister and baby sister—handed over is slowing down to stop. Motorists fully clear of the road way. to the promise of a new life by her should do likewise. • Obey pedestrian lights at mother—leave for Mexico City. • No matter which direction you intersections. Cross the street only are coming from, STOP when when you see the ‘walk’ sign and Toews poignantly tells the story of approaching a school bus with only when all cars have come to a how Irma’s new life unfolds, even activated fl ashing red lights - unless complete stop. achieving some sense of peace. Then the bus is on the opposite side of a • If you are with young children or the producer comes to town to show divided highway from you. pets, hold your child’s hand fi rmly the fi lm that spurred Irma’s fl ight • Driver courtesy goes a long way. By and keep a solid grip on leashes when from home. Irma uncovers more simply being alert and cautious when crossing. truths, and refl ects on the “sins” approaching a school bus, you are • Remember: children learn by in her life and the tragedies that contributing to school bus safety. observing you. By teaching them safe followed. crossing habits as early as possible Pedestrians: you can reduce the chance your child Toews is a master at showing the • Cross only at marked crosswalks or may be involved in a preventable range of her character’s emotions as street corners that have clear visibility auto/pedestrian collision. they struggle with self-discovery and from all directions. - Alberta Health Services life’s challenges.

- Jean Andrews "The highest form of intelligence is the ability to observe without evaluating." Jiddu Krishnamurti Book of the Month THE SIGNAL HILL VIEW SEPTEMBER 2012 19 In Our City The Scoop on Dog Poop

Dog owners who consistently pick up • Pet fecal matter is classifi ed as a Poo Yourself) events. These events are after their dogs know that this is an dangerous environmental pollutant. held in partnership with Calgary Parks important part of being a responsible It’s in the same category as toxic and are aimed at promoting park clean- pet owner. Not only are dog feces chemicals and oil. up and educating park users about the offensive to our sense of smell, they sustainable use of off-leash areas. can pose some serious health and • Dog poop can also attract wild safety risks. animals such as coyotes. For more information, visit calgary.ca and search “P.U.P.P.Y.” • Common diseases and parasites that Join us on September 8 at Nose Hill can be transmitted to people and Park and October 13 at Bowmont Park - Animal & Bylaw Services pets through feces include: Giardia, for our P.U.P.P.Y (Pick Up Pooch’s roundworm, ringworm, tapeworm, salmonella, and E. coli. Fostering Safe Communities... • When people (especially children) touch soil, dog toys or anything that Maintaining your property helps An untidy property can also attract has been in contact with dog feces to keep your neighbourhood and insects, mice and/or coyotes. By and then touch their mouths, they can community safe! keeping your property tidy, you are become infected. protecting yourself, your pets, your By keeping your property tidy and property and your neighbours from • If a human ingests roundworm well-maintained, you are breaking unwanted visitors and the negative larvae, it can cause damage to the or even stopping the potential cycle impacts of their presence. brain, lungs, kidneys, liver, heart or of vandalism and violence in your eyes. neighbourhood. The Broken Window Help to set the standard in your Theory states that maintaining an community! • Parasitic infections can make humans urban environment in a well-ordered extremely sick and for pregnant condition may prevent vandalism as - Animal & Bylaw Services women, can pose serious risks to well as an escalation of more serious their unborn children. crimes.

• Although it takes about one year for dog waste to disintegrate, parasites Community Volunteer Awards can remain in the soil for many years. The Federation of There are four different awards to • Flies will consume and lay eggs in Calgary Communities is choose from when nominating someone: feces. These same fl ies can then come excited to announce that • The Step Up Award into your home and spread diseases we are now accepting • The Spark Award as they make contact with your food. nominations for the 2012 • The Be Part of It Group Award Encana Community • The Community Builder Award • Un-scooped poop is carried by Volunteer Awards! overland water fl ow or is washed into Please visit www.calgarycommunities.com ground water and/or storm drains, No matter the kind of volunteer, there for detailed descriptions of the four ending up in our streams and rivers is an award to recognize their time and awards and the nomination form. The achievements. Nominate your most deadline to nominate someone for a • Dog poop is the leading contributor deserving community volunteer today 2012 Encana Community Volunteer to storm water contamination. and help celebrate Calgary’s 20,000 Award is September 15th, 2012. community association volunteers! THE SIGNAL HILL VIEW SEPTEMBER 2012 21 In Our City New Transit Bylaw Why Bite into

New Transit Bylaw Offences are motorized devices, unicycles and push Organic? proposed: scooters. a) preventing or interfering with the September 22-29 is operation of a transit vehicle The City believes that adding National Organic b) impeding a transit employee in Boarding Zones on the platforms at Week so this is a operation of a transit vehicle, and 7th Avenue will reduce the chance of well-timed opportunity c) interfering with a window, door, or a constitutional challenge. Electronic to consider how equipment of a transit vehicle, so as fares will be part of the Connect Card our food is grown to delay departure or cause a safety program. The impact of increasing the and its impact on concern. fare evasion fi ne from $150 to $250 the environment. will be $750,000. According to Helen The bylaw dealing with charging Sherrard, president of the Canadian Of those Fare evaders who responded fares for dogs; having food and drink Health Food Association (CHFA), to a survey: on a transit vehicle; carrying skis in “Knowing a few key things about • 45% were in their 20s an upright position; bringing baby organic foods will help guide peoples' • 35% earned $35,000 to $65,000 buggies on board a transit vehicle; and decisions when making their food • 43% were on their way to work Director approval for use of electronic purchases.” devices would be repealed. • 77% use Transit as their main transportation CHFA suggests these top three reasons New rules require dogs to be on a • 55% use single fare to bite into organic: leash and other animals in a cage • 73% travel 6 or more stations or carrier; provide for peak-time • 38% were not checked previously • Peace of mind: If you want to avoid exemptions for customers who • 58% had been ticketed before synthetic pesticides, hormones, use folding bicycles, as well as the • 91% would pay if they saw more genetically modifi ed organisms minimum age of 16 for bicycle Peace Offi cers (GMOs) and antibiotics, as well boarders; and add provisions for as purchase products that are good - Anne Burke for the environment, choosing organic produce is the way to go. The organic food claim is inspected and verifi ed against government Get Involved! It’s Your City regulations and national standards, unlike the claim “natural.” Citizens are invited to apply for management, property development membership to the 2013 Calgary or property appraisal. • Conserve energy: Organic farms Assessment Review Board (ARB), • SDAB should have experience use 20-50% less energy than most and/or Subdivision and Development in architecture, law, engineering/ conventional farms. Appeal Board (SDAB), and/or the construction or urban planning/ Licence and Community Standards development. • Support Canadian producers: Did Appeal Board (LCSAB). • LCSAB should have the ability you know there are 3,900 certifi ed to read, understand, and interpret organic producers in Canada? A member of any administrative complex municipal bylaws. The Canada Organic logo indicates tribunal would benefi t from experience that these foods have organic content interpreting and applying procedural For additional eligibility requirements of 95% or more and are certifi ed rules. or information, call 403-268-5888 or through the Canadian Food Inspection visit calgary.ca/cityclerks. Interested Agency (CFIA). Specifi cally, members of: in applying? Please mark with ARB, • ARB should have a background in SDAB and/or LCSAB and forward - News Canada law, assessment, real estate, property applications to [email protected]. THE SIGNAL HILL VIEW SEPTEMBER 2012 23 The Arts The Evolution of Music

When was the last time you fainted after fi rst African-American to be featured and founding “Raising Malawi” there seeing your favorite singer shaking his on MTV and be Number One for is defi nitely no material girl found here. hips? Probably never. However, in the several weeks. It is rare to fi nd an artist Being the best-selling female artist of 1960’s when ‘provocative’ stars such who is able to create great music and the twentieth century, Madonna’s music as Elvis became popular; fainting while entertainment while making powerful continues to infl uence artists today. watching Elvis was statements. We are the considered ‘normal.’ world, Black and White, Lady Gaga: Creative, original and Elvis’s dancing was so Earth Song, Will you be unique; just a few words that can ‘R rated’ that cameras There, Man in the Mirror describe this artist. Alongside her were only allowed and Childhood are just meaningful music, Gaga has been able to fi lm waist up! some songs that were to capture the audience’s attention This is quite a drastic able to infl uence people’s by encouraging diversity through her difference compared perspective on well... life! music, fashion and performances. She to our latest music There is no arguing that has helped many youth embrace their videos featured on television. From he is the King of Pop and contributed to individuality by promoting the power almost naked girls to provocative an evolution in music. each individual has to be great. This dancing, I would have to say our music female artist has put a new defi nition industry has gone through a fascinating Madonna: She was an overnight on entertainment, with concert tickets evolution. Let’s examine four artists sensation and redefi ned the meaning of being sold out within minutes; she who have impacted the music industry feminism. Her unique style captured defi nitely knows how to put on a greatly. audiences from all around the world. show. Gaga has already impacted the Madonna proved to people that evolution of the music industry, even Elvis: With over a billion records sold, women are no less than men and are though she was fi rst introduced in 2005! this artist has been given the title ‘King just as powerful in the music industry. of Rock and Roll.’ He became the Donating millions to numerous charities - Bita Malekian face of Rock and Roll by introducing new dance moves, trends, entertaining movies and of course great music. He was disliked by older generations A Casual Art Walk—Anytime of because of his attitude and provocative dancing but this did not change his the Year popularity, which continues to thrive today. It is safe to say that Elvis is In our busy days, we may not even have starting point is the entrance of the a perfect example of an artist who noticed all the public art that Calgary Municipal Building. revolutionized music. has to offer. The City of Calgary, through its Public Art Program, offers Many of the works are sculptures, and Michal Jackson: This man’s music a super self-guided art tour that will all the unique pieces of artwork are continues to be played on radio stations introduce you to our city’s art collection. explained in detail through the self-tour all over the world. His name is known materials. You’ll learn about the artists in every household and he became Go to Calgary's Downtown Public Art as well as the signifi cance of the works even more rich and famous after his Circuit site at www.calgary.ca and you to Calgary. tragic death. Jackson was perhaps the can download an app for your phone, fi rst African-American artist to gain or a podcast that will take you on the Keep in mind that the +15 corridors are such great popularity amongst all races. 1.2 km, free tour. The tour through open Monday to Friday from 7:00 amto No doubt he played a role in breaking downtown buildings and seven different 6:00 pm the barrier between whites and blacks +15 corridors takes about 40 to 50 with his meaningful music. He was the minutes to complete. The suggested - Jean Andrews THE SIGNAL HILL VIEW SEPTEMBER 2012 25 Your Family Finding The Perfect Used Car for Your Student

Finding a reliable car on a student • Count the miles and the time. Vehicles budget is the semester's fi rst lesson. today are built to last longer than Here are some practical, simple tips vehicles built decades ago. You may to help you fi nd the perfect car on a need to consider some maintenance budget, as well as a list of the most when a vehicle has accumulated over reliable used cars under $10,000. 100,000 kilometres.

• Always ask the seller for the Used Kijiji Canada's Top Five Back to Vehicle Information Package (UVIP) School Cars for Under $10,000: and request a copy of the vehicle's • 2005 or 2006 Honda Civic: Sporty, • 2004 Ford Mustang (V6): More CarProof Vehicle History Report. fun, and reliable, this has been a top attitude and character than most cars • Have a professional inspection done seller in Canada for over the past 10 at this price point. by a licensed technician. This can help years, so there are lots to choose from. • 2007 or 2008 Pontiac Vibe: While GM avoid unanticipated problems and • 2005 or 2006 Mazda3: A great retired the Pontiac brand, the Vibe is a expenses later on. alternative to the Civic, and stylish. still a versatile hatchback with lots of • 2007 or 2008 Hyundai Elantra: A few space. • Arrange the test drive when the engine years newer than most of the other is completely cold to get a better idea models on the list, the Elantra is a - News Canada, Scott Neil, head of of how the car starts, regardless of reliable, comfortable, and predictable vertical business at Kijiji Canada how long it's been parked. car. THE SIGNAL HILL VIEW SEPTEMBER 2012 27 Your Health Track Your Activity

Often the fi rst thing we do when we scale, Dr. 3. Attainable: “The secret to setting decide to become more fi t is to set a Bredin goals is to strike a balance between goal—and frequently that's a weight advises achievability and creating a real loss objective, like wanting to lose that you challenge for yourself.” fi ve pounds. But Dr. Shannon Bredin, get more a behavior specialist and assistant accurate 4. Realistic: If your goal, for example, professor in the University of British information is 10,000 steps per day, check with your Columbia's School of Kinesiology, says from your doctor that you're currently healthy using the scale to measure progress level of enough to strive for that goal; identify can be a mistake. Instead, here are fi ve physical times that can be dedicated to walk steps to setting yourself up for success: activity. breaks. There are plenty of products that can 5. Timely: Set a target date to reach 1. Specifi c: What are you going to do? help you measure and track your your daily goal. If you don't commit to Why is this important to you? How are activity. For example, one called a timeframe, there's no urgency and you you going to do it? Tractivity includes a digital sensor that may be prone to procrastinate. 2. Measurable: Tracking your activity clips to your shoe. It calculates your steps, distance travelled, time active and progress can be key to motivation. - News Canada, and calories burned. But instead of simply stepping on the www.tractivityonline.com THE SIGNAL HILL VIEW SEPTEMBER 2012 29 Travel & Destinations Avoid Embarrassment When Experiencing New Cultures

If you're embarking on an overseas customary to tip wait staff 15-20% in adventure, don't forget your travel guide the United States, but in Australia you're to avoid a cultural faux pas like chewing not expected to tip at all. Familiarize gum in Singapore or trying to make a yourself with what's expected. dinner reservation in Spain before 9 pm 2. Learn the road rules—Every Customs vary widely from country to country has different laws and customs country so it's important to know about regarding cars and other forms of local social etiquette before you lift transportation. For example, in Jamaica off. Christina Panay, an avid traveller and the Bahamas you drive on the left and vice-president for TD Credit side of the road, and in Vietnam traffi c Cards, offers her advice on avoiding is so chaotic that cutting people off and it's common to barter with merchants embarrassment during your international tooting horns is considered the norm. when shopping at local markets, so use travels: Before booking a rental car, check to see it as an opportunity to have fun and if your credit card provides auto rental keep your expenses at bay. But in some 1. Understand tipping etiquette— collision/loss damage insurance at no places, like Paris, discussing money is Leaving a gratuity in an unfamiliar additional cost. considered unsophisticated and should country can be confusing and frustrating, be avoided at all costs. because every country has a different 3. Talk about money, but only tipping standard. For example, it's sometimes—In countries like Mexico, - News Canada THE SIGNAL HILL VIEW SEPTEMBER 2012 31 Food & Drink Tex-Mex Potato Coins How To Prepare

Crunchy on the outside, tender inside, Perfect Tea this snack has just a hint of the Tex- Mex spice that kids love. For added Today, with such a wide variety of tea pizzazz, serve with tomato salsa, green available, you can choose your blend onions, sour cream, even chili! A based on time of day, mood, season, or fun way to eat red or white potatoes. even pair it with the type of food you Makes 4 to 6 servings. are serving.

• 1 ½ lb. white or red potatoes, With 100 years of experience in the unpeeled business, Mother Parkers Tea & Coffee • 2 tbsp olive or vegetable oil knows a thing or two about the perfect • 2 tbsp Tex-Mex spice cup of tea. Here are their tips for • ½ cup sour cream brewing tea to help ensure you get the • ½ cup tomato salsa most out of every sip. • ¼ cup chopped green onion Quick Tips: (optional) • ensure your cup/pot are clean; • 1 cup canned chili, heated (optional) Cut potatoes into ¼-inch thick rounds. Either place slices in heavy plastic bag • always use fresh, cold water (never re-boil water); Preheat oven to 450°F. Line two with oil and Tex-Mex spice, close bag • use the correct temperature water; baking sheets with parchment paper. and shake well to coat potato slices with spices, or mix • brew the tea for the proper length of potato slices in time; and large bowl with oil • always serve it fresh. and spice. To Brew by the Cup: • Black/Flavoured Black Tea: Boil Spread potato water. Add bag to cup. Pour boiling slices on lined water over bag. Steep three to fi ve baking sheet. Bake minutes. Remove bag. A longer brew in oven about 35 time will give you more strength and to 40 minutes or colour. until slices are • Green Tea or White Tea or crisp-edged and Roiboos: As a general rule you browned. Turn should never pour boiling water baking sheet directly onto green or white tea around if some leaves. These teas are more delicate coins begin to burn and prefer a cooler temperature to before others have ensure there isn't bitterness in the cup. browned. Transfer Boil water. Let it sit for two minutes. to serving platter. Add bag to cup. Pour water over bag. Steep one to three minutes. Remove Serve immediately bag. with sour cream, • Herbal Teas: Boil water. Add bag to salsa, green onion cup. Pour water over bag. Steep three and chili, if using. to fi ve minutes or as desired for taste/ strength. Remove bag. - News Canada - News Canada