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www.tuscanyca.ca Henry Hudson Tuscany Community Association In 1612 an ugly little priest named rather P.O. Box 27030 Tuscany RPO Calgary, Alberta T3L 2Y1 Armand du Plessis de Richelieu told continue Marie of the Medicis, the Queen exploring President...... Harpreet Sandhu Consort of France, who acted as regent than return ...... [email protected] for her son, king Louis XIII, until he home, some Vice President...... Darren Bender ...... [email protected] came of age, that France needed the of his men Treasurer...... Lee Bardwell St. Lawrence River because there were mutinied, getting to be too many Protestants set Hudson Tuscany Committee Email Addresses on the high seas. If they did not look and a few Communications Committee out, the perfidious Britons would send others adrift Henry Hudson ...... [email protected] pilgrims across the sea and try to set and headed Events & Recreation Committee up something they would probably call home...... [email protected] Parks and Planning Committee “New England.” So the lady regent ...... [email protected] gave Samuel de Champlain his fur No one knows what became of Henry Tuscany Sun Newsletter monopoly and the title of lieutenant- Hudson, except that it could not be ...... [email protected] general of New France. It would have anything good. When the mutineers Traffic and Safety Committee ...... [email protected] sounded grander if there had been got to England they were put on more than a couple of dozen French trial, but none went to prison. They people along the big river. had valuable information that some Elected Officials business could put to use. When they Alderman: Dale Hodges Champlain sent out associates to found out that there were some nice 403-268-2445 explore the Great Lakes area and rivers that debouched into the western [email protected] navigate the beaver rivers. His Indian shore of Hudson Bay, their eyes lit MLA: allies resisted taking the French very up and their hearts shut down. The Sandra Jansen 403-826-1619 far because they did not want to beavers of Western Canada did not [email protected] introduce them to any new suppliers, have a chance. MP: but they had to take them some Rob Anders distance if they were going to continue - Your Volunteer Editor, 403-292-6666 www.robanders.com raids on their enemies. Gradually, the Fernando Ferreira lieutenant-general was learning the lay of the land. The Orient became more Tuscany Sun Newsletter and more distant. Editor & Article Submissions: Fernando Ferreira [email protected] Meanwhile, in these first years of Submission deadlines for this monthly publication are the 9th of the month, prior to the distribution month. the seventeenth century, the other Europeans were snooping around. Advertising Sales: A rather unknown captain, Henry Phil 403-660-7324 [email protected] Hudson, went to work for the Dutch The ad booking deadline is the 14th of the and found a river to name after himself month prior to the distribution month. and some friendly suckers to trade This publication is published 12 times a year by Suburban Journals Publishing and delivered to residents by Canada with. Then Hudson went to work for Post. This publication is also available for pickup from the Tuscany Club. the British and discovered a wide Please note: the information and opinions in this newsletter are subject to change, and do not necessarily represent the strait that would lead from the Atlantic opinions of the publisher or editor. Content contained in to the great western sea that would this publication may not be reproduced without the written consent of Suburban Journals Publishing. The information become Hudson Bay. herein is believed accurate but not warranted so. Any advertisements, home businesses, babysitters & nannies, or other parties listed in the Tuscany Sun should not be interpreted as recommendations or endorsements by the After a terrible winter, and after editor or the publisher. listening to Hudson say that he would THE TUSCANY SUN AUGUST 2012 5 In Our Community Letters to the Editor Tuscany Youth Council Under Construction Dogs at Large I’d like to remind all dog owners about The TCA plans to establish a Youth Council this fall. their responsibilities regarding owning Students from grades 7-12 will be invited to participate. a dog and having a dog at large on If you are interested in learning more about this initiative, please email: residential streets. [email protected] On Saturday, July 7, I was walking on Tuscany Hills Circle with my 2 1/2 year old toddler when a garage door of one of the houses opened, and a dog charged at my daughter and me, In Our City barking and threatening us. The owner of the dog was in the garage, but, unfortunately, she did almost nothing. Calgary Connection To my request to control her dog, she responded that her dog never did No Cost Spay/Neuter Program: anything like this before. The City of Calgary Animal Services Centre Clinic provides free spaying and As a Tuscany resident, I expect all neutering of cats and dogs owned by low dog owners to be accountable for income Calgarians. For more info, call their dogs and fully understand the 3-1-1 or visit calgary.ca/animalservices. consequences and responsibilities of owning a dog. I want to go for a Adopt a Pitbull: Check our website for Choral experience is not necessary, walk feeling safe and not being bitten, our adoption days: pitbullsforlife.com no auditions. Rehearsals are Tuesday threatened and barked at by a dog. Save a life, adopt a rescue. evenings at the Unitarian Church of Volunteers Needed: The Foothills Calgary. Call Frank at 403-277-5295 or The City of Calgary website has some Hospital, volunteer staffed, Friends Gift e-mail [email protected] for more very useful information about rules Shop, and Alberta Children's Hospital, information. regarding dogs in Calgary which states Emily's Window Gift Shop require that according to “Responsible Pet volunteers interested in providing City of Calgary Recreation Ownership Bylaw 23M2006 all dogs compassionate retail service to patients, Centennial: In August, REC 100 is must be under their owner’s control at visitors and staff in a busy, beautifully celebrating ‘Community Partners’ with: all times.” merchandised retail environment. • Wagonstage Children’s Theatre: Aug. Experience is not necessary as training 1 – 17. Fun, free theatre for children. I hope that all dog owners will is provided. There are no evening • Beginner & Family Golf Nights: remember their obligations as dog volunteer opportunities and limited Aug. 11 – 27. Golf in a fun, relaxed owners, and also comply with the Sunday opportunities available at this atmosphere. Bylaws for the City of Calgary when time. Please contact • A Century Together: Aug. 25. their dogs are outside. [email protected] Recreation & the Calgary Zoo present an event about our playful past and - A Tuscany Resident for more information. how community partners have helped Vocal Latitudes Wants You! We are a shape the Recreational landscape in mixed-voice, world music, community Calgary. choir based in central Calgary. To learn more about the REC 100 Looking for new singers in all voices. celebrations, visit www.calgary.ca/rec100. THE TUSCANY SUN AUGUST 2012 7 In Our Community 243 Tuscany Scouts Girl Guides

Did you know? Fall Registration is planned for August That we have hidden a geocache (as 28 from 6:30–8:00 pm at the Tuscany part of an outdoor treasure hunting Club for both returning and new boys game) in Tuscany for GPS enthusiasts and girls (yes, we are co-ed!) ranging to find? in age from Kindergarten to 26 years of age who are interested in a world The 2011-12 Scouting year in Tuscany of adventure, outdoor experiences and is now over and we would like to friendship along with 17 million other thank once again all the volunteers Canadian youth. We are eagerly preparing for the and families for helping out and for new Guiding year to begin. Unit Tuscany residents in supporting our We will be using this next season to meetings are scheduled to begin in organization during our community prepare for the Canadian Scouting mid-September. If you have already bottle drives. We’d also like to thank Jamboree (www.scouts.ca/cj13) in registered your daughter, you should the Tuscany Club and TRA for being July 2013 in Sylvan Lake, so consider expect to hear from her leaders by our group sponsor and all their help joining now and prepare for an the end of August. To register for throughout the year. experience you will remember for the the 2012-2013 Guiding year, please rest of your life! visit www.girlguides.ca and click on We are currently planning for the fall “Register.” We have availability in all and would like to inform interested We are also always looking for branches for girls aged 5 to 18. families that the Tuscany Club has new leaders to join our group as graciously made room for us to run volunteerism is the backbone of the We are always looking for ladies to our beaver program and perhaps program and cannot run without volunteer their time with a unit as a another program once again on volunteer leaders. If you have leader or assistant, or with our District Thursday nights! We will be hosting any questions or would like to as an event planner, public relations the Scouting program, using the volunteer, please visit our website liaison, singer, craft instructor and Tuscany Club as our base, now on at tuscanyscouts.ca for more many more opportunities. If you both Thursday and Friday nights. information or to contact us. are interested in helping out, please [email protected] or call Lauren at 403-710-5775.

Throughout the year our girls do Robotic Arms Lend Healing Touch activities such as camping, singing songs, physically active games, crafts The technology that went into developing neuroArm, the world's first robot and many field trips. If you offer a capable of performing surgery inside magnetic resonance machines, was born service or have a business that you from the Canadarm, developed by advanced robotics company MDA for the believe would work well with our U.S. Space Shuttle Program, as well as Dextre, among the Canadian Space groups, please send your information Agency's family of robots. [email protected]. We are always looking to do new things in our MDA worked with a team led by Dr. Garnette Sutherland at the University community! of Calgary to develop the robotic arm—as dexterous as the human hand, but even more precise and tremor-free. The arm had to be made from non- magnetic materials (not steel) so it won’t adversely affect the MRI's images.

- News Canada THE TUSCANY SUN AUGUST 2012 9 Community Sports Calgary North West Basketball

All registrations for the 2012-2013 season will be taken online, the community centers of Silver Springs and Varsity can accommodate walk in registrations if required.

FREE Summer Drop-In Calgary NorthWest Basketball is a community Programming for kids! sponsoring sport and you must purchase your local communities membership to take part. Please pre- Join in the summer fun with games, purchase your membership before registering. crafts and other amazing activities led by City of Calgary staff. Brought to Registration is now open. Go to www.cnwb.ca you in partnership by The City and the for club information and to register. For more Tuscany Community Association. information contact the registrar: [email protected]

In the park at Tuscany Hill & Community boundaries for CNWB: Citadel, Hawkwood, Ranchlands, Arbour Tuscany Meadows Dr NW Lake, Bowness, Greenwood, Rocky Ridge, Royal Oak, Scenic Acres, Silver August 7-10, 2012 Springs, Tuscany, Valley Ridge, Banff Trail, Brentwood, Briar Hill, Capital Stay n’ Play: 10:00 - 12:00 p.m. Hill, Charleswood, Collingwood, Dalhousie, Hillhurst, Hounsfield Heights, (3 - 5 years of age) Montgomery, Parkdale, Point Mckay, St. Andrew Heights, Triwood, University NOTE: Adult /guardian must Heights, Varsity, Westmount. accompany children in the Stay n’ Play program Please register early. Any registrations received after August 1st 2012, will have Park n’ Play: 10:00 - 3:30 p.m. the addition of a $30 late fee.

(6 - 12 years of age) Registration Age Fee Birth Year Uniform Deposit Volunteer Deposit Category On- Cheque Line Community Choir LTP 2006-2007 $175 $185 none $125 (cheque dated April 1, 2013) Tyke 2004-2005 $175 $185 none $125 (cheque dated April 1, 2013) Mini 2002-2003 $385 $395 $125 (cheque dated April 1, 2013) $125 (cheque dated April 1, 2013) Let’s Rock! Bantam 2000-2001 $385 $395 $125 (cheque dated April 1, 2013) $125 (cheque dated April 1, 2013) Midget 1998-1999 $385 $395 $125 (cheque dated April 1, 2013) $125 (cheque dated April 1, 2013) Be a part of the NEW COMMUNITY Juvenile* 1996-1997 $385 $395 $125 (cheque dated April 1, 2013) $125 (cheque dated April 1, 2013) CHOIR starting 17th SEPTEMBER! Junior* 1994-1995 $385 $395 $125 (cheque dated April 1, 2013) $125 (cheque dated April 1, 2013) Learn to sing music from 1960s to * All Junior and Juvenile Divisions will have a shortened season in the fall today by ear (no music-reading skills or (seeding round, 1 game per week, and playoffs) between September and mid- experience necessary.) Our focus is on a November in order to be finished for players to try out for their high school teams. love of singing, community, friendship, There will be a break from mid-November to January to allow for high school try- and creating multi-part harmonized outs. Those Junior and Juvenile players who do make their respective High School music in a welcoming atmosphere. We Teams may contact the registrar to receive a refund of $115, for not playing in the are open to everyone over 18! Winter Session. We will accept registrations for the winter Juvenile and Junior When: Mondays term time (except season from players who did not play in the fall, again please contact the registrar 2nd Monday of each month) for further information. Where: Advent Lutheran Church * All deposit cheques - volunteer and uniform - will be collected at league (Scenic Acres Gate & Nose evaluations in early September. League play for mini- midget teams begins in Hill Drive) early October. Time: 7pm to 9pm. Financial Support: Kidsport Canada provides assistance “to overcome the Please email Anne Bell at dpbell@telus. financial obstacles that prevent some young people from playing sport.” For more net for more info! information and an application form or to see how you can make a contribution, For those about to Rock, we salute you! go to www.kidsportcalgary.ca. THE TUSCANY SUN AUGUST 2012 11 Sports West Valley Softball Teams Sweep City Championships!

The City Championships got underway battle of their own; after losing the first on the weekend of June 15 – 17 with game in the play-off, they fought back the U10 (Mites) and the U12 (Squirts) winning 5 games back-to-back to take playing this weekend. Both U10 Girls GOLD! teams captured SILVER medals, in their respective categories; while Congratulations to the U14 teams for the U10 Boys team captured GOLD also completing the 2012 season in medals on the Saturday. Then the U12 super fashion (the Sliders completed Girls teams completed the weekend the season with a 14-0 record, also sweep in fine fashion with both teams winning 2 of 3 tournaments entered). capturing GOLD medals on Sunday in The West Valley Sliders are advancing their respective categories. The City Championships continued on to the Provincial Championships in the following weekend with the U14 Drumheller on July 6 – 8 (the team has Congratulations to the U10 and U12 (Pee Wee) play-offs. Again the West entered into a U16 category). teams for completing the 2012 season Valley teams swept the Championships in very fine fashion. Two teams are with both teams capturing GOLD The City Championships for the U16 advancing to Provincial Championships medals in their respective categories. and U19 categories are now underway on June 30 – July 2nd: The West Valley 1 team (the Sliders) and go into early July. the U10 Girls (West Valley Flying had two hard fought battles on Friday Purple People Eaters) going to Red and Saturday winning both games with Good Luck to all teams on their Deer and the U12 Girls (West Valley 5-3 and 5-2 scores in Division 1 play. Provincial Championship journeys. Angry Birds) going to Lloydminister. The West Valley 2 team had a tough West Valley Sliders Capture Silver in Provincials

The West Valley Sliders, a U14 best game of the Championship with (Bearspaw), Abby S (Hawkwood), softball team, took home the SILVER a final score of 5-3 for the Drumheller Madison (Tuscany), and Jayden W medal after a hard fought battle in the Rage. The score was 5-0 going (Silver Springs). Softball Alberta U16D Provincials into bottom of 7th, when the Sliders recently held in Drumheller, July 6 – began their rally scoring 3 and had Congratulations to the Sliders for 8th. the runners on base to win; however, an exceptional weekend in +27C one was tagged out at home, another temperatures and for the extra effort The SILVER medal capped off an picked off at 1st and another on 2nd all the players put forward for this exceptional season for the West Valley for the 3rd out. This just capped of weekend. Sliders. The Sliders completed the an awesome season for these girls, season with a 33-3 record (17-0 record especially for a U14 team in a U16 West Valley Softball is a community in Calgary Minor league play, winning event! based program which draws players 2 of 3 tournaments entered and a 5-1 primarily from the North West record in Provincial play). The SILVER medalist West Valley communities of Calgary, including: Sliders players include Hayley B Silver Springs, Varsity, Varsity The West Valley Sliders advanced to (Varsity), Kari C (Signal Hill), Emily Acres, Scenic Acres, Tuscany, the finals with a +30 in round-robin C (Tuscany), Melanie and Sarah G Bowness, Valley Ridge, Bearspaw, play and a 15-9 score in the semi-final. (Edgemont), Madison H (Bearspaw), and University Heights (www. The final was a tough battle against the Nicole K (Elkford, BC), Dayna M westvalleysoftball.com). host team, the Drumheller Rage, the (Cochrane), Courtney and Taylor R THE TUSCANY SUN AUGUST 2012 13 In Our Community Your Tuscany Community Association

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

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

YES! I would like to become a member of the Tu scany Community Association Go to www.tuscanyca.ca to register online for your membership today! THE TUSCANY SUN AUGUST 2012 15 Are You New to Tuscany or Upcoming Events & Moved Within the Community? All new residents to Tuscany must Notices visit the office to register their home and be eligible for TRA benefits. If Community Concerns and you move within Tuscany, you must Maintenance also visit the office to update your The condition of amenities in the account to remain current. Tenants community is a priority to the Tuscany must complete a transfer of privileges Residents Association. Of course we form from the homeowner. All these also welcome the assistance of the steps can take up to two weeks to residents in identifying outstanding process – it is the responsibility of issues or problems. If you are out and homeowners and residents to notify about in the community and notice us of their status, we are not able something (i.e. broken fence panels, to track all movements within the vandalism, etc.), please feel free to community. Any questions about notify the TRA at 403-241-6402 and TRA memberships can be directed to we will address the issue as quickly as [email protected] or call 403- possible. 241-6402. The Tuscany Club is operated by the Summer DayCamps Tuscany Residents Association (TRA) Tuscany Club Features We offer weekly DayCamp programs as a private recreation facility for the In addition to the Club and Park until August 31st for children 4 to 7 exclusive use of its members. For more features listed here, we offer special years of age. Camps include indoor about the TRA visit the FAQ section of events plus sports, fitness and and outdoor sports and games, arts and our website, listed under the “Residents recreation programs for preschoolers crafts, splash pool and playground, Association” banner at to seniors. Check out the current special events and much more. View www.tuscany-connect.com program guide at www.tuscany- the summer program guide and register connect.com or pick up a copy at the online at www.tuscany-connect.com or Address Tuscany Club. contact [email protected] for Tuscany Residents Association • Gymnasium help signing up or more information. 212 Tuscany Way N.W. • Fitness and dance studios Camps run ½ days either 9:00 am to T3L 2J6 • Outdoor basketball courts Noon or 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at a cost of Phone • Banquet and meeting rooms $90 per child. 403-241-6402 • Hockey rink and skating oval • 2 outdoor tennis courts Skatepark Summer Hours of Operation • Playground The skatepark is open again in the south Park Hours: • Summer wading pool and fountain end of the hockey rink until August Mon. to Sun. 9:00 am - 10:00 pm • Horseshoe pits and shuffleboard 31st. Check out the quarterpipe, fun Office Hours: court boxes, launch ramps, grind rails, high Mon. to Sat. 9:00 am - 4:30 pm • Outdoor park and greenspace ollie bar and more – protective gear will (closed 12:00 - 1:00 pm) be required and all members and guests ** Closed Victoria Day weekend** Rent Space in the Tuscany Club need to be properly signed in. Suitable Rooms for receptions, banquets, for all ages, under 12 years requires full- time parental supervision. Update Your Account Today - birthday parties, seasonal events, club Add Children or Change Your and business meetings and more. Fall Program Guide + Email Address • Available only to TRA members in Registration Add your children to your account good standing. The TRA Fall Program Guide will so they can enjoy our great programs • For more information call 403-241- come out on Friday, August 3rd and make sure we have your current 6402 or email customerservice. with registration opening for all fall email address to stay informed about [email protected] programs on Friday, August 10th. Tuscany Club happenings. Contact • Check the website for a virtual tour [email protected] and we will and more details – www.tuscany- get you updated right away. connect.com continued on next page THE TUSCANY SUN AUGUST 2012 17 In Our City

Fall Used Toy + Clothing Sale Oil & Gas Review The Fall Toy + Clothing Sale will be on Saturday, September 8th from 9 am to The Province, as regulator for oil odour and noise, but was not intended 1 pm. Registration is open only to TRA and gas development, is reviewing for industrial sites. members in good standing and sign up policy for municipalities. The Energy starts Monday, August 13th at 9 am. Resources Conservation Board (ERCB) Annexed land includes sour fields, sour mandates setbacks and prevails over gas wells, and pipelines. The Calgary Contact the Recreation Manager at any municipal permit. Plan 2009 policy deals with areas with [email protected] for more little or no existing urban development. information on any TRA programs and An energy company requests a Letter The Municipal Government Act events. of Non-Objection from the City. exempts wells, pipelines, and batteries Concerns about public safety and from municipal planning process. emergency response may be addressed. However, there are deadlines for Current city policy relies on resource Wetter and Drier response and there is no guarantee. development before urban development occurs. Recently, drilling is more likely The wetter parts of the world Potential issues of development and to occur in already developed areas, are getting wetter and the drier facility operation are: smoke, flaring, such as the proposed Kaiser sweet parts drier. Reporting in Science noise, emissions, odours, nuisance oil well in NW Calgary. The City has magazine, researchers recently setbacks, venting, and traffic volume. been reviewing its options, including said the results of the change in The residential and commercial collaboration with the Province. climate would affect agriculture Community Standards bylaw governs and the ability of drier areas to - Anne Burke capture and use fresh water from rain. The result will be serious problems, including droughts and Parade Bylaw floods. No person shall march or join in invitation, authorization, or permission Surprisingly, their conclusions a parade or special roadway event and b) empowers Peace Officers to were drawn from studying the without a permit. The permit holder direct unauthorized individuals or world’s oceans. “The oceans and event organizer want to maintain groups who interfere with or disrupt are really where the action is security and must obtain liability a parade or special roadway event. happening,” said Paul Durack, insurance. They are also responsible This measure is expected to deal with the lead author. The study uses for traffic control costs. A change to promoters of a cause or protest without 50 years of data — from 1950- the Calgary Traffic Bylaw a) prohibits authorization from the permit holder(s). 2000 — gathered by instruments anyone from joining in without an - Anne Burke deployed in the ocean.

Durack noted that “salinity shifts in the ocean confirm climate and the global water cycle have changed.” Basically, the saltier parts of the ocean are getting saltier and the fresher parts, fresher.

- Jean Andrews THE TUSCANY SUN AUGUST 2012 19 In Our City Alderman's Report Crowfoot Library

Bowness Park Redevelopment and answered questions. Almost all of Planning for Update the comments were positive. a new Central A brief update on the much anticipated Library in Bowness Park redevelopment project. The redevelopment of Bowness Park downtown is made possible by the community Calgary is The coffer dam was completed on investment fund. Created by City underway. Share May 4th, 2012, and the lagoon was Council on July 25, 2011, the fund your ideas to filled with water. The contractor has is investing up to $252 million over win a prize! To been experiencing difficulties keeping five years into tangible and useful participate, visit the dewatering area relatively dry due community improvements such as www.newcentrallibrary.ca. to the high water level of the lagoon. libraries, recreation centres, swimming The lagoon inlet gate has been closed pools, arenas, athletic fields, parks, Programs for Children and Youth temporary and will be gradually playgrounds and emergency services; • Imagine! Kids Summer Reading opened to achieve the required water facilities that contribute to safe, Club: Read, have fun and win all level. A piling activity notice had sustainable and vibrant neighbourhoods summer. Ages 0 – 12. been distributed to 20 houses and the for all Calgarians. • Drop-in Family Storytimes. Sat. & 7 Houses that are adjacent to the new Mon. 10:30 am – 11:00 am. Ages 2 – bridge site were visited on May 4th, Please visit calgary.ca/parks for updates 5 with caregiver. 2012 to answer any concerns that might as the redevelopment progresses. • Super Summer Drop-in Family arise from the pile driving activity. Storytime: Wed. 10:30 am – - Dale Hodges 11:45 am. Ages 2 – 5. At this time the old bridge has almost • Pajama Storytime: Aug. 9, been demolished and the piling activity 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm. Ages 2 – 5 with is being scheduled for next week Bowness Library caregiver. pending the seepage issue from the • Farm Friends: Aug. 17, 10:30 am – dewatering area. • NextReads e-newsletter service: 11:00 am. Ages 2 – 5 with caregiver. Get great book suggestions by email. • Youth Read 2012! Read, participate, The riverbank stabilization work is Visit www.calgarypubliclibrary.com. and win. Join online until Aug. 31. almost complete and the fence is down • Saving Lives with CPR A: Sep. 1, • Videography; Make your videos so citizens now have access to walk 12:30 pm – 4:40 pm. Registration better: Aug. 11, 2:00 pm – along the river once again. We have starts Aug. 20. 3:00 pm. Ages 13 – 17. secured a contractor for the parking • Summer Read: Drop-in and check • Youth Read; Haul Videos: Aug. 18, lot work at Bowness Park and Baker out a great summer read for your 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm. Ages 13 – 17. Park. The contractor is going to start chance to win weekly prizes. No on the parking lot west of Baker Park registration required. Programs for Adults the week of July 3 and should start in • Planning for a new central library • Summer. Read: Enter to win weekly Bowness Park July 18. The plan is to downtown is underway, and you prizes. complete the parking lot west of Baker can help shape its future & win a • E-Book Doctor: Aug. 13, 7:00 pm – Park by the end of July and the parking prize. To participate, visit 8:30 pm. lot in Bowness Park by the end of www.newcentrallibrary.ca. • Film Night: Aug. 16, 6:30 pm September. • Watch for the new Program • Preparing Your Child for Guides! Coming this month. Kindergarten: Aug. 23, 7:00 pm. A Bowness Park open house was held Visit www.calgarypubliclibrary.com on Monday, June 25, with an excellent Visit www.calgarypubliclibrary.com for more information on these response. Parks Department displayed for more information on these programs. Registration is required for the plans of the revitalization project programs. Registration is required for all programs unless otherwise noted. all programs unless otherwise noted. THE TUSCANY SUN AUGUST 2012 21 In Our City presented to Council about what could be done with the building. They NW LRT Update determined that until a suitable use is found for it, the building will be Northwest LRT extension to construction to control dust. The removed and stored off-site, allowing Royal Oak/Rocky Ridge and City will work with the contractor to surrounding construction to continue. Tuscany Project update – August improve dust control until grading on This decision will minimize the 2012 the site is complete in 2013. effects a late change in plans would have on the construction phase, while Tuscany Station Construction Update on Eamon’s Sign and balancing the renewed interest in the Starts in Mid July Building building’s historical value. Construction on the new Tuscany Throughout the public consultation Station is expected to begin in mid- process, The City received feedback Once the land sale is complete, The July, as will construction on the from many residents that the Eamon’s City is planning to release an RFP to Arbour Lake Substation and Rocky Camp was a community landmark hire a company to move the building Ridge Utility Complex. Crews will and the heritage was important to to a suitable storage location. The continue their construction work residents. plan now is to return the building throughout the summer, accessing to the Park and Ride site. The the Crowchild Trail median through Eamon’s Sign location will be finalized after input the closed lanes adjacent to the LRT Currently, the plan is to incorporate is received from Heritage Planning, Right of Way. Work outside the the sign from the Eamon’s gas station Calgary Transit and Transportation median will include electrical duct building into the north Park and Ride. Infrastructure. bank construction to connect the LRT Once the sale of the land where the system to the future Arbour Lake building and sign currently reside is In order to determine a final use for the substation and Rocky Ridge utility complete, The City intends to release building in its new location, The City complex. a Request for Proposal (RFP) to hire is intending to release an Expression a company to dismantle, move and re- of Interest (EOI) in August to gauge Please visit the project web page at furbish the sign. It will eventually be the level of interest in using the www.calgary.ca/nwlrt for videos returned to the Park and Ride site next building for a business venture. Next and drawings of what the completed to the pick-up/ drop-off area. steps will be determined after The City stations and Park and Rides will look reviews the results of the EOI like. Please also note that all project Eamon’s Building updates will be posted on this site. After a review with internal and For more information external stakeholders, the original For more information and ongoing Traffic intention was to demolish the building. project updates, please visit our project During construction, lane closures and However, because of renewed interest web page www.calgary.ca/nwlrt. speed reductions on Crowchild Trail in the building, various options were will be necessary, but every effort will be made to minimize disruptions, maintain acceptable levels of service in peak periods, and perform high- impact work at night, if possible.

Dust Control All of the contractors hired by The City are required to tarp their loads to minimize dirt blowing into neighbouring houses during travel. Additionally, The City requires contractors to water the site during THE TUSCANY SUN AUGUST 2012 23 In Our City In-line Skating Safety

In-line skating skating on a flat, grassy surface until especially when crossing streets or is a popular they have the feel of in-line skates. level train crossings. recreational This will allow for the safe practise • Stay to the right of the path when activity in the of standing and balancing on your skating unless you need to pass. summer. It is skates. • Always pass on the left. Call out excellent physical • Keep your eyes and ears open for "passing on your left" to alert others exercise. Skaters hazards as you skate. Do not wear you are approaching. can be found headphones while you are skating, most everywhere - Alberta Health Services that bicyclists, skateboarders and joggers go. As the number of people Planning a Safe Vacation using in-line skates has increased, so has the number of injuries resulting Many families plan a trip for their help you: from this activity. Fortunately, most summer vacation but neglect to consider • Clean out your wallet or purse and take in-line skating injuries can be prevented home safety. Keeping your family only essential cards. by following some basic safety tips. and belongings safe is critical to a • Use credit cards or travelers’ cheques happy vacation season. The Calgary when possible – they are easier to Wear the gear Police Service Crime Prevention Unit replace than cash. • Most injuries suffered by in-line recommends the following steps to reduce • Wear a money pouch under your skaters are due to a lack of basic your chance of being a victim of crime. clothes or carry your purse or wallet safety gear worn by the participant close to your body. Before you leave when an incident occurs. • Pack as lightly as possible and avoid • Protective gear includes a CSA Preventing crime during a vacation starts using expensive, designer luggage. approved helmet, knee and elbow at home – making sure it’s protected while • Make a record of your luggage contents pads, and wrist guards. you’re away. – keep it and any valuables with you. • Wearing protective gear every time • Make sure all door and window locks you skate will reduce your chance of work and are secured. Out and about injury. • Set your interior lights on timers While traveling, be aware that tourists • Arrange for the lawns to be mowed make tempting targets for crime. The best Check your equipment • Arrange for newspapers and mail to be advice for travelers is to try to blend in • Choose good quality skates that fit picked up with the crowd. Some other suggestions your feet properly. Loose skates will • Have your neighbors keep an eye on for keeping you and your family safe: not provide enough ankle support or your house • Check maps before you leave for the control. • Have a neighbor occasionally re- day so you have an idea of where • As with cycling, ensure your helmet arrange drapes and blinds you’re going. is in good repair. Replace any helmet • Leave a phone number or place where • Stick to well-lit, populated areas. that has been in a crash even if it your neighbors or friends can reach you • Always lock your car when parked appears undamaged. in case of an emergency and hide valuables in the trunk. Don’t • Check with your home insurance advertise you’re a tourist – keep maps On the path company as to the amount of time your and guidebooks out of sight. • Recognize your limitations, especially home can be left vacant before it affects • Ensure that everyone in your family when you are new at in-line skating. your insurance coverage. knows where you’re staying and what Most in-line skating injuries are to do if they get lost or separated. Agree caused by loss of control when Packing your bags on a meeting place just in case. navigating down hills or negotiating Putting a little extra thought into what turns. you’re taking will decrease the chance of Make your vacation a memorable one. Be • Novice skaters are advised to learn becoming a victim of crime. Some tips to safe and have a great summer! THE TUSCANY SUN AUGUST 2012 25 In Our City Noise Snare Deployed on City Streets Volunteer Heroes

On June 20, 2012, Animal & Bylaw A summary was presented in one of Is there a volunteer in your Services officially began deploying the several reports to Council in May, community who deserves to be Noise Snare in Calgary 2011. Further direction recognized? communities based on was given by Council to the number of excessive change the legislation The Federation of Calgary Communities vehicle noise complaints regarding vehicle noise. is excited to announce that we are now received for each area. accepting nominations for the 2012 On July 5, 2011, an Encana Community Volunteer Awards! This mobile device amendment was made You know that volunteer who always is positioned in an to the Calgary Traffic steps up to help out without being unmarked vehicle and Bylaw 26M96. The asked, staying late after an event, or records video and audio amendment states getting up early to flood the ice rink. of vehicles as they pass by. An on- that any vehicle noise measured at 96 Or the group of volunteers who come board noise meter gives a reading of the decibels or more by a sound pressure together to complete a big project or volume level of the sounds emanating level meter is “objectionable noise” and event for the community that creates a from a vehicle. If the level exceeds is in contravention of the bylaw. strong sense of belonging. There’s also 96 decibels, the vehicle owner will be the volunteer who is so enthusiastic contacted by an officer. In December, 2011, Council directed and passionate about where they live Animal & Bylaw Services to use the that they spark interest among others There was a warning period following Noise Snare technology to address to also get involved in the community. the deployment of the Noise Snare excessive vehicle noise. The Noise And for many communities, there is that that ended July 31. From August 1 on, Snare was tested and Calgarians had one volunteer who has been a part of vehicle owners can be subject to a fine the opportunity to have the decibel improving neighbourhood life through under the Calgary Traffic Bylaw. levels of their vehicles read at two a lifetime of dedication and service to different open houses in May, 2012. their community. Animal & Bylaw Services was directed by Council to look at the For questions regarding the Calgary There are four different awards to issue of vehicle noise through a Traffic Bylaw or the Noise Snare, visit choose from when nominating someone: Notice of Motion in 2010. Research calgary.ca or call 3-1-1. • The Step Up Award was undertaken and Calgarians were • The Spark Award consulted through public engagement. - Animal & Bylaw Services • The Be Part of It Group Award • The Community Builder Award Fostering Safe Communities... Please visit our homepage at www. calgarycommunities.com for detailed Under the Responsible Pet Ownership to 47°C within an hour. If animals descriptions of the four awards and the Bylaw (23M2006), pet owners are are unable to cool down, they may nomination form. permitted to leave pets inside their develop heatstroke, which can be fatal. The winners will be featured in a vehicles. However, it becomes short video and presented with their unlawful to do so if weather conditions Ultimately, it’s best that you never award at our Volunteer Recognition jeopardize an animal’s safety. leave your dog or cat alone in a car. celebration in December, 2012. Details If you want to take your pet with you to come. If you have any questions, It can get unbearably hot inside on a car ride, make sure that your please contact Rebecca Dakin with a car on a sunny day, even if the destination is pet-friendly so you can The Federation at 403-244- 4111 temperature outside isn't extreme. enjoy the trip together! ext. 204 or communityrelations@ For example, when it’s 22°C outside, calgarycommunities.com. the temperature inside a car can soar - Animal & Bylaw Services THE TUSCANY SUN AUGUST 2012 27 In Our City Locally Grown: Farmers’ Markets

The Grassroots Northland **please check with markets for times Farmers’ Market of operation and other details** Many of us are questioning where our food and products come from and how • Airdrie Farmers’ Market: Wed. they are produced. We’ve become and how to use their items to get the until Sep. Royal Canadian Legion more aware of the journey items take best results. Knowledgeable sellers • Bearspaw Farmers’ Market: Sun. before they reach the shelf. Do the can suggest ways to prepare food, until Oct. 25240 Nagway Road. things we need have to come from tempt your palate with samples, and • Blackfoot Farmers’ Market: halfway around the world? Can we add something exciting to your dinner Weekends until Oct. 5600 - 11 St. S.E. support local communities and people table. • Calgary Farmers’ Market: Thu. – we know? The answer is yes! Sun. year-round 510 - 77th Ave. S.E. The Market also offers space, when • Calgary Grassroots Northland: Tue. Since 1992, the Grassroots Northland available, for non-profit organizations until Sep. 5111 Northland Dr. N.W. Farmers’ Market has been supporting looking for an opportunity to fundraise • Calgary Green Market 17: Sun. local vendors and the increasing or conduct registrations for sports until Sep. Tomkins Park, 800 - 17 Ave. popularity of the local food movement. teams/clubs or a cause. The Market S.W. This year marks the 20th anniversary can provide a tent, table, one 10-foot • Calgary West Country Market: Sat. of the market. Located in the parking stall, and one parking space inside the until Oct. Highway 1, near Calaway lot of the Northland Village Mall, the market. Just bring your volunteers. Park Grassroots Market is the largest and • Chestermere Farmers’ Market: Fri. longest running outdoor market in Twice in the season, July and evenings until Aug. West Chestermere Calgary. September, Grassroots Northland Drive–Rec Centre Farmers’ Market hosts a Customer • Cochrane Farmers’ Market: Sat. Every Tuesday from the first week of Appreciation Day. Visit on these until Sep. Cochrane Ranche. June to the last week of September, 45 special days and enjoy free treats • Crossroads Farmers’ Market: Fri. – full-time local vendors sell everything and the chance to win a fabulous gift Sun. year-round, 1235 – 26 Ave. S.E. from fresh fruits, vegetables, baked basket brimming with products from • Hillhurst Sunnyside Farmers’ goods, meat, wine, honey, jam, pizza, all of the Market vendors. These are Market: Wed. until Oct. Community ready-to-eat meals, flowers and crafts. great days to bring the kids along too! Centre, 1320 - 5 Ave. N.W. Visit the market each week to discover • Kingsland Farmers’ Market: Thu. – something wonderful and different as By shopping at the Market you Sun. year-round, 7711 Macleod Tr. S. there are additional vendors who come do more than just support local • Millarville Farmers’ Market: Sat. at various times in the season. Vendors vendors. Proceeds from the Market until Oct. Millarville Race Track also have new things throughout the go toward funding the Grassroots • Okotoks Farmers’ Market: Fri. until summer season – bite into crisp, red Skaters Foundation which supports Sep. Country Living, SW corner of apples in June, slice juicy tomatoes in community adult figure skating. Hwy 7 and Southridge Dr. July, add fresh berries to ice-cream in • South Fish Creek Farmers’ Market: August, and enjoy buttery corn on the To see a list of vendors, their websites, Fri. until Sep. 333 Shawville Blvd. cob in September. market location, information on S.E. becoming a vendor, and general • Springbank Farmers’ Market: Sat. Some of the great summer pleasures information about the market, visit until Oct. Springbank Parks for All - seasonal produce, fresh flowers, www.skatersfoundation.ca. The Seasons sunshine, and the outdoors - you’ll market runs every Tuesday from 3:30 • Strathmore Farmers’ Market: Fri. experience at the Market. Vendors – 7 pm until September 25th. Hope to until Sep. Exhibition Grounds can answer your questions about how see you there! • Triwood-Mountain View Lions produce was grown, how animals Farmers’ Market: Thu. until Sep. were raised, what’s in their products, - Maureen Bennie Triwood Community Centre THE TUSCANY SUN AUGUST 2012 29 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.

Calgary International Blues Festival: and more. www.calgaryreggaefestival. Xfest Calgary: Sep. 1, Fort Calgary. Jul. 30 – Aug. 5, Shaw Millennium com Features a variety of musical Skatepark. Features live blues bands, an performances. www.xfestcalgary.com arts market and food and drinks. www. GlobalFest: Aug. 16 – 26, Elliston calgarybluesfest.com Park. A celebration of multi-culturalism Calgary Highland Games: Sep. 1, and diversity. Activities include the Springbank Park. Features highland Calgary Fringe Festival: Aug. OneWorld Festival, the Calgary dancing, traditional heavy events, 3 – Aug. 11, Inglewood. Innovative Foundation Centennial World Stage and Scottish food samples, and bagpipes. local, national, and international the world class International Fireworks www.calgaryhighlandgames.org theatrical productions alongside street Competition. www.globalfest.ca performers, musicians, film and outdoor BBQ On The Bow: Sep. 2, Eau stage events. www.calgaryfringe.ca Taste of Calgary: Aug. 16 – 19, Eau Claire. Features Canada’s Oldest BBQ Inglewood Sunfest: Aug. 4, Claire. Offers sensational samples Competition, local concert bands, a Inglewood, 9th Ave. SE. An Urban from Calgary’s finest and most unique children’s craft tent, a BBQ Food Pit & Carnival with vendors, food stands restaurants and beverage companies. more. www.bbqonthebow.com and artists entertaining you all Admission is free. Live entertainment. the way down the street. www. www.tasteofcalgary.com inglewoodsunfest.com Toast 'n' Jam: Aug. 16 – 17, New A Sampling of Afrikadey! Festival: Aug. 5 – 11, Black Centre for Music & Art. Free various venues throughout the week, youth music festival featuring the Concerts finishing with a weekend of music at music of some of the hottest young Prince's Island Park. Features African bands in town. www.facebook.com/ • An Evening with Yanni: Aug. 8, music, crafts, food and more! toastnjam Southern Alberta Jubilee www.afrikadey.com • Emmylou Harris: Aug. 9, Shaw Expo Latino—Calgary Hispanic Amphitheatre, Banff Heritage Day at Fort Calgary: Festival: Aug. 23 – 26, Prince's • Bonnie Raitt: Aug. 13, Southern Aug. 6, Fort Calgary. Explore Fort Island Park. Features World class Alberta Jubilee Calgary and the Barracks. Enjoy performances, sizzling dancing, exotic • Tony Bennett: Aug. 24, Southern costumed interpretation, historical food, an Art Market and lots of fun. Alberta Jubilee crafts and games. www.fortcalgary.com www.expolatino.ca • Architects (UK): Aug. 29, The Chinatown Street Festival: Aug. 11, Gateway, SAIT Chinatown. Features street vendors, Calgary Dragon Boat Festival: • Honeymoon Suite & Prism: demonstrations, such as Tai Chi, a Aug. 25 – 26, Glenmore Reservoir. Sep. 8, Deerfoot Inn & Casino parade of Chinese Dragons and more. Over 70 teams from across the city and • Stone Temple Pilots: Sep. 11, Big www.chinatowncalgary.com/ccma/ North America compete. Also features Four Building traditional entertainment such as kung • Carrie Underwood: Oct. 2, Marda Gras: Aug. 12, Marda Loop. fu, Chinese dances, tai chi, and more. Scotiabank Saddledome Features live entertainment, market www.chinatowncalgary.com • Justin Bieber: Oct. 12, Scotiabank tables and plenty of activities for Saddledome children. www.mardaloop.org Calgary Seniors Walk: Aug. 30, • The Turtles: Oct. 20, Flo & Eddie, Stephen Avenue Mall. This unique Century Casino Calgary International Reggae walk raises awareness and funds for • Colin James: Nov. 2, Southern Festival: Aug. 15 – 18, Shaw The Golden Age Club, which offers a Alberta Jubilee Millennium Skatepark. Features11 social, recreational, health and outreach • Leonard Cohen: Nov. 16, hours of nonstop Reggae entertainment, programs for Calgary's seniors. Scotiabank Saddledome a kid's area, art and craft vendors, food www.calgaryseniorswalk.com THE TUSCANY SUN AUGUST 2012 31 In Our City Council Gives Green Light to Build New Recreation Centres

On June 25, 2012 Council gave official approval to the functional program and funding strategy for all four of the new recreation facilities being planned for Calgary. The City is now able to proceed into design and construction of all four facilities.

“This is great news for Calgary!” says project manager Karen Young. “These facilities have been needed for a long time and will provide great spaces to play, connect, create and learn.”

The Rocky Ridge facility planned for Calgary’s northwest is scheduled for completion in late 2016 or early This concept plan isn’t the final design, but shows how amenities might be arranged to 2017. It is being designed to act as fit on the Rocky Ridge site. a community hub, where residents can gather to recreate in a variety of library review will inform the libraries community associations, Calgary Arts ways – as individuals or with friends planned for the new rec facilities. Development Authority and Sport and family. There will be a focus on Calgary) and general citizens who work play with opportunity for competition. As well as the Rocky Ridge facility, with The City of Calgary to inform This facility will be a large recreation there are three facilities being planed and engage their community on the centre with a 25 metre, eight-lane for the southeast: Seton, Great Plains development of the recreation facilities. lap pool, play water, a boarded ice and Quarry Park. For more information on the NWCAG rink with seating for 200 plus free email [email protected]. form “recreation” ice, a three-court If you are interested in getting gymnasium, climbing wall, fitness involved in this project, please Community residents will be engaged centre and art spaces. A future phase is consider participating with the North in the final design process. As details planned to include indoor and outdoor West Community Advisory Group become available they will be posted field space. (NWCAG). This group is comprised of on www.calgary.ca/newreccentres, “We did a lot of work with Calgarians community representatives (including along with general project updates. to find out what the priorities were for these facilities,” says Young. “The amenities are designed to be multi- purpose, adaptable spaces that can meet Stop Sticky Situations a variety of needs.” Whenever you cut or chop sticky fruits A library is also being considered for such as figs, dates or raisins, prevent Rocky Ridge. The Calgary Public sticky situations by occasionally dipping Library is currently reviewing their the scissors or choppers into boiling water. service delivery model. Administration has been asked to report back to - Jean Andrews Council, by October 2012, on how the THE TUSCANY SUN AUGUST 2012 33 Your Family Considering Homeschooling?

With the crisp morning air and the turning leaves of fall, comes the time of year when there is a new beginning; the beginning of the school year. Some of us are sad to put away our sandals and pull out our sneakers so that we can lace up for ten months of concentration. Some of us are excited by the possibilities that a new year of socializing and learning can bring, the pattern and routine of the academic calendar comforting us. Then, there are those that have a different routine and a different pattern to their learning – the homeschooled, found at their kitchen tables or outside exploring the world around them.

There are many myths about being homeschooled. One of the most common ones is that a homeschooled child will miss out on socializing. Yet, many homeschooled children have friends; friends of different ages. There are communities of these children that have found time to get together and share their experiences. store. You may choose to attend a If you are thinking about going There is church if they go, there class put on by a homeschooling the route of homeschooling, keep are sports teams and clubs that they institution or you may choose to pick a one thing in mind; you are part of join and there is always family book up at the library and learn about your child’s education. You have which brings a rich opportunity to elephants. The possibilities are endless to be happy doing the job, enjoy communicate and practice one’s social and the world around you is your the structure or lack of structure of skills. playground. your day, and you have to be happy not doing something else, knowing Parents sometimes wonder if their There are some requirements that that you have put some of your child is getting a proper education if you have to follow when you home- own adventures aside to focus on they are homeschooled. Education is educate. You will need to check with your child. Yet if your child is your a matter of what you make it though. your provincial education department adventure, then you have made a life You can choose to go a school-based to determine what they are. Usually for yourself and your family that you route or you can choose to go a you need to at least teach reading, can call your own. I decided not to way that is more in tune with your writing and arithmetic. Regardless of home-educate because it wasn’t right philosophy of learning, providing what the requirements are, you as a for me or my child. Perhaps your choices about how you educate your parent have some leeway about how a choice will be easier after careful child. You may want to go to the zoo particular subject is taught and you as consideration of all the factors. Happy and draw animals one day, and on a parent provide your perspective on learning! another teach your child to read the what your child learns. - Heidi Thomson, words on grocery items at the grocery BA and mother of two THE TUSCANY SUN AUGUST 2012 35 Your Family Parenting Your Preschooler

Preschoolers and Parents in a warm sense of calmness, relaxation, Relationship security and enjoyment with reading The first relationships a child forms books. Contrast this with a child are with his/her family. A positive, who associates books with stress, nurturing environment allows the child frustration, and anxiety. The child with to grow and develop to full potential. a positive foundation is motivated and This includes what may be labelled as excited about learning to read. This is “serve and return.” a huge advantage.

A serve and return process is With the advent of more and more somewhat like tennis, volleyball, technology, parents often wonder or ping pong. When a ball is served whether the use of the new technology by one party and it is returned by is better than way it was when they the other party. Serve and return were children. Isn’t the new way in a relationship sense is when an always better? After all, parents truly interaction is initiated by one party want what is best for their child. and then returned by the other. Serve However, studies have shown that and return with a parent lays the educational videos have NO impact on foundation for the successful building developing early language. of future relationships. It does not matter whether it is the parent or the The Canadian Pediatric society child who initiates an interaction. recommends that preschoolers spend However, it does matter greatly that no more than two hours per day a response is given when contact is looking at a screen. This includes TV, initiated. For example, an infant may computer, tablet, etc. There is much cry or smile. The infant’s parent then more value in spending time reading responds with another smile, softly to your child, talking with your child, spoken words or maybe even a hug. and sharing time with your child This is how secure attachments are precisely because of the impact of formed. the “serve and return” process. This does not mean a child should not As the infant matures into a have any contact with screens; rather preschooler, the secure attachment it emphasizes the importance of the allows the child to be more confident parent/child relationship in developing in exploring past their immediate literacy, in developing social skills and environment, in controlling their own in developing emotional intelligence. emotions, and in showing care for others. Social skills that are needed An hour long video can be a blessing for play with a child’s peers or in and return process. When story time to a parent who is trying to get supper interactions with other adults are built with a parent is a time for cuddles, on the table or is taking the family on upon the foundation of the serve and calmness, relaxation, security a summer road trip, but developing a return process. and enjoyment, young children positive parent/child relationship is have pleasant memories of this of great, long-lasting benefit to your Even cognitive aspects such as time together. Children who have child. learning to read can be facilitated numerous pleasant memories of this by the foundation built by the serve type of experience come to associate - Betty Ann Chandler, B. Ed. THE TUSCANY SUN AUGUST 2012 37 Your Health Don't Ignore an Irregular Heartbeat Signs and Shirley Leasa woke up one morning Symptoms of at her home and knew something was very wrong. She came downstairs Stroke and sat down but her heart was racing and she was worried. She called an With over 50,000 strokes taking place ambulance. At the hospital, she was each year, 15% of which result in death, diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AF). stroke has secured its position as the third leading cause of death in Canada. AF is the most common irregular If you think you may be having a heartbeat problem in Canada, affecting stroke, immediately recognize and 350,000 or more. People with the respond to the warning signs: condition are three to five times more likely than others to have a stroke. It's Shirley has managed her AF with • Headache—A severe headache estimated that up to 15% of all strokes medication, the most common without apparent cause; are caused by AF. treatment, although some people need • Difficulty Speaking— Sudden trouble surgery. Having been a nurse for 30 speaking or understanding speech; Dr. Paul Dorian, a cardiologist at years has helped her understand her • Weakness—Unexpected loss of St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto condition, and she continues to be strength or sudden numbness in the and a Heart and Stroke Foundation actively involved in her care: “It's face, arm or leg; researcher, explains typical AF better to know the enemy than to not • Vision Impairment—Sudden symptoms: “Some describe it as their know the enemy. You can keep it problems with vision such as “double heart flopping around like a fish. Or under control with the proper medical vision;” they feel an irregular pounding in assistance from your physician. But • Dizziness—Unexpected loss of their chest. It's a sensation of a rapid, you have to be honest with your balance or co-ordination, especially irregular heartbeat. Other common physician and yourself.” with any of the above signs symptoms include shortness of breath, dizziness, weakness, lightheadedness - News Canada, - News Canada and occasionally chest pain.” www.heartandstroke.ca/bepulseaware

Water Logged? Did You Know? Our bodies need about two litres of anywhere, now they appear as We have fluids per day, not two litres of water fashion accessories.” four basic specifically. In an Editorial in the June tastes plus He also discusses the role of water issue of Australian and New Zealand umami. in our constant quest for weight loss. Journal of Public Health, Spero The salt “Drinking large amounts of water does Tsindos from La Trobe University, and sweet not alone cause weight loss. A low- examined why we consume so much taste buds calorie diet is also required.” water. are at the tip of the tongue, bitter at the base, and sour along the sides; Tsindos believes that encouraging “We need to maintain fluid balance umami is a mixture of tastes sensed people to drink more water is driven and should drink water, but also along the center of the tongue. by vested interests, rather than a need consider fluid in unprocessed fruits for better health. “Thirty years ago and vegetables and juices.” - www.didyouknow.org you didn’t see a plastic water bottle - www.latrobe.edu.au THE TUSCANY SUN AUGUST 2012 39 Your Money Be Prepared If Interest Rates Rise

As an investor, you’ll want an “all- If you do want to be more proactive, weather” strategy — one you can however, you can create and maintain follow in all types of markets and every a portfolio of bonds that can provide economic climate. Of course, that advantages in all interest rate doesn’t mean you should never adjust environments. How? By owning a your portfolio in response to changes “ladder” of bonds of varying maturities. in the investment world. And we may When market rates are low, you’ll still be close to one of those changes: have your long-term bonds, which Specifically, it’s quite possible the typically pay higher rates, working for Bank of Canada (BoC) will increase you. And when market rates increase, its benchmark lending rate. If that you can use the proceeds from your happens, should you re-evaluate your maturing short-term bonds to purchase bond holdings? new ones issued at the higher rates.

As you may know, interest rates help Apart from the regular income stream determine bond prices. If interest rates and the ability to collect a lump sum, go up, the value of your existing bonds both of which you can get from holding As we’ve seen, you can “weatherize” is likely to decline, because investors your bonds until maturity, and beyond your bond portfolio for all interest won’t pay you full price for your bonds the interest rate protection you may be rate climates. Furthermore, bonds when they can get newly issued ones able to achieve through a bond ladder, can offer you real benefits, no matter that pay higher interest rates. And while you can gain one other important what’s happening with interest rates. the BoC’s actions will affect the prices advantage from owning bonds: So while it’s obviously a good idea of short-term bonds, your long-term diversification. If a market downturn to be aware of changes in these rates, bonds will likely decline even further. hurts stock prices, the presence of avoid overreacting to them. By making That’s because long-term bonds are bonds may help reduce the impact the right long-term moves with your affected primarily by expectations on your portfolio, because bonds bond portfolio, you can make progress about inflation—and typically, when frequently (though not always) move in toward your financial goals today—and the BoC raises rates, it does so, in part, the opposite direction of stocks. (Keep tomorrow. because of fears of inflation. in mind, though, that diversification, by itself, can’t guarantee a profit or protect - Provided By Kevin Baer, Financial So what steps should you take in against loss.) Advisor in Southwest Calgary anticipation of a jump in short-term rates? Should you sell some of your long-term bonds now? Actually, you may not have to rush into anything. Come And See Our Art In the first place, no one can really predict exactly when rates will change. The Art Gallery of Ontario has been added to the Google Arts collections. In Secondly, even if short-term rates rise, the latest version of the Google Art Project you can now visit 151 museums there’s no guarantee that long-term (compared to 17 in Version 1) providing over 30,000 artworks, from 40 rates will rise as well. But even if countries (compared to 9 countries last year). Partner museums and galleries market rates rise, and the prices of your cover a very wide range of types of art, from sculptures to architecture and bonds fall, you can still anticipate two drawings and represent a great diversity of institutions, from the White key benefits, provided the bond issuer House in Washington DC to the Rock Art museum in South Africa and the doesn’t default. First, you’ll still collect Museum of Modern Art in São Paulo. regular interest payments, and second, you’ll be able to redeem your bond for - www.googleartproject.com the full face value once it matures. THE TUSCANY SUN AUGUST 2012 41 Your Pets How Do Dogs Learn? — Part Two Cat Carrier Last month we looked at how dogs frustration and reactivity in dogs will be Conditioning learn through association (classical able to work with you and your canine conditioning or emotional response). companion to successfully change Getting your cat used to a cat carrier is Associations can be connected to a negative associations to positive ones. an extremely important part of training person, place, object, your cat. Unless kitty is familiar with sound or an experience (ie: So why is it important to the carrier, you could have major picking up a leash equals have a solid foundation problems when it comes time to going for a walk). Dogs of learning by association visit the vet or even in an emergency are constantly forming and consequence situation where you need to leave your associations. And, we (classical and operant home quickly. should recognize that conditioning) to what we do influences the successfully live with Keep the carrier out where your cat associations our dogs are and train our canine can see it. As part of the conditioning making and impacts our companions? Imagine process, get the cat used to going relationship with our four- you are building a brick inside—for pleasant experiences like legged best friend! house. Think of operant having treats or eating its dinner. If conditioning as the bricks you work on this regularly, your cat The second way dogs and classical or emotional will become quite comfortable going learn is by consequence or by doing conditioning as the mortar holding the into the carrier. (operant conditioning). This means the bricks together. If your mortar isn’t consequences of a particular behavior solid eventually it will crack and erode - Jean Andrews have an effect on the future occurrence causing your brick house to crumble. of that behavior. To understand how Training should be fun and enjoyable this works we need to realize that dogs for both you and your dog. If the see the world as – what is safe or good, mortar is based on fear and frustration what is dangerous or bad, and what it won’t last. works and doesn’t work. - Nicky Blackshaw, How many times have you seen a Certified Dog Trainer puppy, in excitement, jump up against the person’s leg they are about to meet? And, how many times has that person said “that’s okay, I don’t mind....your TV Gone to The Dogs puppy is so cute!” as they pet your puppy? Guess what? Your puppy, who If you thought you had seen it all, here is the home page for the latest TV will most likely grow up to be a much channel: bigger version of their puppy self, has just learned that jumping up on people DOGTV is scientifically developed and Pup approved. DOGTV is cable’s first is safe and works to get what they television network for dogs that is created exclusively for canines, and the want—attention. humans who love them.

We have the power to influence DOGTV’s 24/7 programing helps stimulate, entertain, relax and habituate associations. We also have the power dogs with shows that expose them to various movements, sounds, objects, to change them and to consequently experiences and behaviour patterns, all from a dog’s point of view. change our dog’s behaviour. A qualified positive reward- based trainer - www.dogtv.com with experience in dealing with fear, THE TUSCANY SUN AUGUST 2012 43 Your Pets Dog Bite Prevention Long-Lived Birds Preventing dog bites Require Care especially to children means managing not only the dog If you are a bird lover, you should but also managing children. be aware that pet birds can have an extremely long life span. Birds can Often when a dog bites live from 15 to 60 or even 80 years of people will say how it came age! For most pet owners, this would out of the blue, without be an onerous commitment—one that warning and that the dog could go beyond their own life. had been great his entire life, allowing the children As a general rule, the larger the bird, to crawl all over him, pull his tail the growl, contact a professional trainer the longer the expected life span. and ears, never a problem. That is an to assist you in helping with your dog. There is quite a wide range in the incredibly patient dog. age that pet birds might reach, and Teach your dog to sit for petting, certainly some will even live longer There is no doubt that the dog probably rather than jumping up and teach your than the ages listed below depending gave off many signals over the years children that dogs are not to be rolled on their care and condition: indicating his discomfort with this type over, crawled on and definitely not to • Finches, canaries and budgies – 15 of behaviour from the children, such as be ridden on. years looking away, licking his lips, yawning • Cockatiels, doves, pigeons and and moving away from the situation. Provide dog free zones where children lovebirds – 20 years can play without needing to worry that • Conures – 30 years Possibly the dog may have even their puppy will jump up on them and • Amazons and African Greys – 50 growled on occasion to show his their friends. This will also keep the years discomfort. Often dogs are corrected dog’s arousal level down, which can • Macaws – 60 years for growling especially around easily go up in the presence of playing • Cockatoos – 65 years. children. The problem with this is and running children. that, following enough corrections, the growl may go away but the dog Ensure that for children under 12 years If you are interested in a pet bird, there still doesn’t enjoy being crawled on, of age, there is constant and active adult are many things you need to consider the emotional state of the dog has not supervision when the dog and the child before you settle on a species—not changed. are together. just life span. Carefully consider such things as how much time you Rather than correct a growl, or really Consider taking a basic obedience class can devote to a bird, as some need even letting the situation get to the with your dog, preferably one that will more attention and company than point where the dog feels the need to allow you to include your children others. Noise is another consideration. growl, teach your children and any in the class. It is important to teach How much noise you can tolerate? adults who will be interacting with your children how to interact safely and Birds can be very noisy. Parrots, for dog to allow the dog to approach them, respectfully with not only their own example, screech, whether you like rather than run in and encroach on the dog but other dogs that they may come it or not. Check out books and the dog’s space. Dog’s enjoy being petted across in life. This works not only to internet before making your choice. on the chest and flanks of their body, keep people safe but also to keep dogs rather than the pat, pat, pat on the top of in their homes. You should also try to talk to someone the head that we humans are so good at. who owns a pet bird that you want, - Kirsten Rose is Certified Behaviour just for a reality check. If your dog does growl, change the Consultant-Canine and Certified situation, move the dog away or the Professional Dog Trainer in North West - Jean Andrews child and if you aren’t sure what caused Calgary. www.exoticpets.about.com THE TUSCANY SUN AUGUST 2012 45 Home & Garden Vanity Sanity Give Your Rooms Admit it, most of the time, your in this area. For example, the new Some Life for Fall bathroom is not the relaxing retreat Boardwalk bath collection from you hoped it would be. Whether it's Moen can take your faucets from As summer overrun with towels and toiletries—or drab to fab—plus reduce water usage draws to is tough to keep clean with smudged by up to 32%. The new Spot Resist a close, mirrors and faucets—today's finish resists fingerprints and water thoughts turn bathrooms are in need of some serious spots! indoors to all updates and organization. Luckily, a the projects few simple tips and tricks can bring • Have your bathroom drawers put on the style and sanity to your bathroom become a catch-all for hotel samples backburner vanity in no time. and unused cosmetics? Then it's before the time to sort, purge and organize. Try weather drew • Furniture pieces can add style, gathering your bathroom cleaning us outdoors. colour, warmth, and most supplies and store them together in a Fall is the perfect time for quick and importantly, a place to store your handled tote under your sink or in an easy makeovers. bathroom necessities out of sight. upper cupboard. Even if your bathroom is small, Take a look at a few tips from home you may still be able to find room • Don't have much wall space? Store décor specialists Velux: for a small shelf or chest. Large your items in style by installing • Choose an accent wall and apply bathrooms have the luxury of added racks, towel bars and robe hooks a bold new colour, a dramatic wall storage space offered by a stylish to hang extra towels, clothes or covering, or textured paint to draw cupboard, shelving unit or armoire. bathrobes. The back of the door is an the eye and provide an exciting back- often overlooked area to install these drop to the living or dining area. • If you haven't updated your essentials. • As an alternative to paint and bathroom fixtures in a while, take wallpaper, the new Velux blinds a look at some of the excitement - News Canada, www.moen.ca collection by designer Karim Rashid incorporate fun, bright patterned shades for an instant room makeover Yes, Plant Now! while blocking out light. Choose vibrant pink, acid yellow or classic As the days are getting shorter, and spring bulbs like black and white designs. the temperatures are getting that fall tulips, daffodils • Illuminate your home with natural feel, now is the ideal time to do some and crocuses. daylight by dropping in a sun tunnel planting. There is a great with the designer Lovegrove lamp. selection of Using the sun as a bulb, award- Early fall is the perfect time to divide bulbs now at winning industrial designer Ross your perennials, or get some from the gardening Lovegrove has created a sustainable your friends and replant them in your centres and alternative to electric lighting garden. The fall planting allows the home stores. that generates as much light as a roots to become established, and then Plant in well- traditional 60W electric bulb, even the plants are ready to start growing in drained soil on cloudy days. A simple, stylish the spring. Even though it is late in the with the pointed way to transform your space with season, make sure you water the new ends up. The general rule of thumb is daylight, you can adjust the light's transplants regularly to make sure the to plant the bulbs three times deeper intensity and angle for a result that roots get the moisture they need. than their height. will beautify any interior.

Fall is also the perfect time to plant - Jean Andrews - News Canada, www.veluxblinds.ca THE TUSCANY SUN AUGUST 2012 47 Home & Garden Intuitive Tech Gadgets Simplify Nourish Your Our World Beds This Fall

“Luckily for us, the devices we use easy. Fall is a perfect time to nourish your on a daily basis are becoming more • Voice control flower beds or vegetable plots. You’ll intuitive,” says tech expert Marc and motion be glad you took the time at the end of Saltzman. “Smart solutions for the command the growing season to do this. In the home are now incorporating motion- functions spring, you will be steps ahead with sensing, voice control, and tablet and means less well-nourished soil. touchscreen technologies.” fiddling with buttons. The process doesn’t need to be hard, Look for truly intuitive home Home video either. For years, every fall I just take technology that makes life more gaming systems allow users to an old coffee can and dip into a bag convenient: control media players by speaking or of compost or steer or other manure. • Enhanced home security systems making subtle movements. Generously sprinkle the compost over allow users to control lights, locks • Gadgets such as robotic vacuum the top soil of your beds. You don’t and temperature using mobile cleaners let you pre-program even need to cut back your perennials devices. different functionalities. to do this. I just sprinkle around them, • Hands-free faucets with Touch2O.xt as I leave the plants for the winter as Delta technology make washing up - News Canada, www.deltafaucet.ca I love the look of the dried branches with winter snow and frost.

Plan for A Smart Renovation Don’t bother digging in the compost, either. By spring you will have a new Everyone has heard a construction/ especially on similar projects. layer of nourishing top soil—with contractor horror story, either through Request additional referrals from hardly any effort. a friend, family member or on a home possible candidates. improvement television program. - Jean Andrews • Look for consistency and “Spending thousands of dollars permanence. The ideal service on your home is a big decision, so provider has a physical business selecting the right contractor is an office and address and has been in important step,” says Wayne Ross, business for a number of years under an insurance expert at Aviva Canada. the same name. “And while stories of renovation headaches are frequent, there are • Do a legal check. Ensure contractors thousands of reputable contractors out are licensed by the province and that there. A little preparation beforehand they have insurance, meaning they will certainly ease the stress.” are covered if they are injured during the project. Ross offers these renovation tips to ensure homeowners finish their • Notify your insurer. Contact your "Don’t throw away the summer renovation projects with insurance broker to discuss if any old bucket until you better success: of the renovations will require an know whether the new adjustment to your home policy. • Connect with previous customers. one holds water." Ask your friends for referrals - News Canada, Glenn Cooper, Swedish proverb of contractors that they've used, avivacanada.com THE TUSCANY SUN AUGUST 2012 49 Travel & Destinations Try Fall European Cruising

Whether you would like to explore vacation and will take the pressure friends at any time without worrying the ancient beauty of Italy, Spain off by handling the planning for you. about excessive long distance fees. and Greece onboard a Mediterranean cruise, or discover the natural beauty • Stock up on medications: • Have documentation handy: Print and unique cultures of Iceland, Particularly if this is your first cruise, three copies of the airline tickets, Germany or the Nordic countries, fall be sure to have an anti-inflammatory, cruise tickets, passports and visas. European cruising offers something antihistamines, and something to Have one set in your carry-on, one in for everyone. treat nausea. your checked luggage and leave one with a relative at home. Vacationers say they reap the benefit • Bring pre-paid phone cards: You'll be of visiting multiple historic cities and able to check in with your family or - News Canada, www.searstravel.ca taking in the breathtaking sites and cultures without having to keep track of all the transportation and hotels. Many Springs An Ideal Day-Trip With seven- and 10-day cruise options available, this is considered a very The Many Springs trail is a super cost-effective way to cross many way to spend a day with the family. historic landmarks off your travel The 1.8 km loop around this beautiful bucket list. little lake in Bow Valley Provincial Park is perfect for a leisurely stroll, As you start to plan, take a look at and can even handle a stroller for the these tips from the cruise counselors at little ones. Sears Travel: The trail has excellent interpretive • Choose the right cruise package: signage at points of interest. The Select a cruise package that will spring-fed, tranquil lake maintains the expose you to the highest number of same temperature year-round because new places you have never been to of its water source. But read for before. See as much of the world as yourself, when you take the walk! you can. The trail is also an ideal way to enjoy • Purchase travel insurance: It's always birds, flowers and the colours of fall. better to be safe than sorry. From Calgary head west on Highway • Check travel visa requirements: #1. At exit #114 head north to Seebe Some ports may require an entry / Exshaw. At this point you will be visa if you leave the ship on your on Highway 1X. The Bow Valley own, rather than participate in shore Provincial Park entrance is to the excursions with the cruise line. west of the highway. The trail head is located at the Many Springs • Plan your meals: Alert the cruise line Parking Lot which is about 2 km west of any dietary needs or restrictions in following the paved road that goes advance and stick with bottled water through the park. while on shore. Enjoy your day at this lovely spot. • Get help: Travel agents are a Many Springs if a great spot for a family fantastic resource to help plan your - Jean Andrews outing. Photo credit: Jean Andrews. THE TUSCANY SUN AUGUST 2012 51 Food & Drink Hold The Cheese Pizza Summer is No cheese? No problem. This pizza water and oil; mix until well blended, Served! is high in flavour yet lower in fat about 1 minute. Gradually add enough than most recipes. It's packed with remaining flour to make a soft dough. Dust off your barbecue and serve goodness too, combining a high Dough should form a ball and will be up summer BBQ style! Prepare quality olive oil blend slightly sticky. Knead* for the grilling season with these with mushrooms, on a floured surface, five foolproof tips from Chef red onion, green bell adding additional flour if Tom Filippou, Executive Chef for pepper, fresh garlic, necessary, until smooth President's Choice Cooking Schools: spinach, artichokes, and elastic, about 4 black olives, green minutes. 1. Get equipped with the right tools: olives—and a savoury • Long-handled steel brush to clean tomato sauce: 2. Pat dough with the grill floured hands to fill greased pizza pan • Long-handled tongs for flipping Prep: 15 min. Bake: 12 – 15 min. or baking sheet. Or roll dough on a • Long-handled basting brush Servings: 1 (12-inch/30-cm) pizza. floured counter to 12-inch circle; place • Spray water bottle to dampen hot Crust: in greased pizza pan or baking sheet. flames. • 1-3/4 to 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour Form a rim by pinching the edge of • 2-1/4 teaspoons Fleischmann's Pizza the dough. 2. Get those perfect grill marks on Yeast your meat by generously oiling the • 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar 3. Heat oil in a large skillet over grill before cooking. You can use a • 3/4 teaspoon salt medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, clean rag soaked with cooking oil or • 2/3 cup very warm water (120º- onions, bell peppers and garlic. Cook even a piece of beef or bacon fat. 130ºF) (very warm to the touch) and stir until vegetables are tender. • 3 tablespoons canola / olive oil blend Remove from heat. 3. To keep meat juicy, add salt right like Mazola RightBlend before you put your meat on the grill. 4. Spread pizza sauce over crust. Top Toppings: with spinach, artichokes and olives. 4. Use a meat thermometer to check • 2 tablespoons canola / olive oil blend Spoon warm vegetables over all. for “doneness” to ensure your meat is • 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms properly cooked without cutting. • 1/2 medium red onion, sliced in thin 5. Bake on lowest oven rack for 12 to rings 15 minutes, until crust is browned. 5. Do not prick, pierce or stab meat • 1/2 medium green bell pepper, while grilling. Instead, use tongs with chopped *To knead the dough, add just enough a long handle to flip the meat. This • 1/2 medium red bell pepper, chopped flour to the dough and your hands will help maintain the natural juices • 3 cloves fresh garlic, crushed or to keep the dough from sticking. and tenderness. minced Flatten dough and fold it toward • 1 cup chunky pizza sauce you. Using the heels of your hands, - News Canada • 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped or torn push the dough away with a rolling • 1/2 cup chopped, canned artichokes motion. Rotate dough a quarter turn • 1/4 cup sliced black olives and repeat the "fold, push and turn" • 1/4 cup pimento stuffed green olives, steps. Keep kneading dough until it is sliced smooth and elastic. Use a little more flour if dough becomes too sticky, Directions: always working the flour into the ball 1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Combine 1 of dough. cup flour, undissolved yeast, sugar and salt in a large bowl. Add very warm - News Canada, www.pizzayeast.ca THE TUSCANY SUN AUGUST 2012 53 Food & Drink Home Canning Keeps You in Control Secrets To of Food Quality Smoking on Any

The ability to buy up lots of fresh Grill picked farmer's produce—and dine on it for months to come—is a tasty way Smoking foods can be done on any to cut the cost of nutritious wintertime type of outdoor barbecue. Hot off groceries. the press, Weber's Smoke cookbook, written by New York Times best- So what should first-timers know selling author Jamie Purviance, reveals about pickling, preserving, and the secrets to infusing rich, smoky canning? “The process combines flavours into almost any dish, whether lots of creativity with practicality,” someone is cooking on a traditional says Chef Emerie Brine at Bernardin, smoker, a charcoal grill or a gas grill. a popular source for canning information and recipes. “Home “I want canning is no longer a survival to show necessity, but a way of showing grillers that individual flare with recipes for an canning procedures control the growth the world array of fruit, juices, jams, pickles, of spoilage microorganisms, allowing of smoke relishes, chutneys, sauces, vinegars us to keep food beyond its normal cooking and whole range soups, stews, and storage period. is much savouries.” bigger than While alternatives are available, Practically speaking, he explains, slow-cooked Emerie emphasizes that the safest way canning is not complicated. It is a barbecue,” to preserve foods is through “heat simple procedure that applies heat to Purviance processing.” food in a closed glass jar to interrupt says. “Many of the recipes infuse subtle smoky flavours into foods like the natural decaying that would “Heating the filled jars is the only way fish and vegetables that can be cooked otherwise take place. The air we to change the atmospheric pressure, quickly on any type of grill.” breathe and all foods in their natural thus creating a vacuum seal that will state contain microorganisms, such as keep your treasured contents safe,” he Each of the 87 triple-tested molds, yeasts, bacteria and enzymes. explained. Food spoils when these factors are recipes in the cookbook features not controlled. Proper and safe home - News Canada, www.bernardin.ca recommendations for choosing the ideal grill—gas, charcoal or smoker— along with the choice of wood chips to use such as hickory, mesquite, cherry, For the Juiciest Hamburgers apple, pecan and beech.

Whether you’re using beef or turkey, “Smoke cooking can be intimidating try this tip for some truly juicy to many people, even experienced burgers. Add 1/3 cup of applesauce grillers,” he adds. “My goal is to for each pound of meat, then add salt remove the mystery and walk people and pepper to taste. Shape the meat through every step, from setting up into patties and cook as usual. their grill or cooker to adding the best kind of smoke at the right times.” - Jean Andrews - News Canada S T

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