OUR COMMUNITY’S VOICE NOVEMBER 2009

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Thank You Dad! THE HAWKWOOD HAWK EYE NOVEMBER 2009 3 In Our Community

P.O. Box 62011, Hawkwood RPO, , AB T3G 5S7 President’s Message 403-239-2211 www.hawkwoodcalgary.com Hawkville Playground Naeco is The good news is that the Hawkville offering an Close playground is built and it looks alternative to Executive Directors President...... Kevan Newman, 403-277-9225 fantastic! The bad news is it’s up the usual Vice President...... Vacant just in time for winter. It can be internet Secretary...... Donna Chapman, 403- 239-2211 exceedingly frustrating when providers and Treasurer...... Susan Duncan, 403-239-2211 dealing with bureaucracies, such as the they will offer additional fee-based provincial government (funding) and services to those who like what they Directors the City of Calgary (playground rules), see. Naeco is committed to being an LEAF Program...... 403-239-2211 and it’s amazing that anything gets active partner in our community and I Memberships...... Janice Walker, 403-241-3075 accomplished. However, the would encourage you to try this when Planning & Dev...... Wendy Mok, 403-239-2211 Facility...... Scott Boulanger, 403-239-2211 accomplishment is great in that we it comes on line. Email Naeco at School Bookings.....Sandra Ursulak, 403-208-5212 have a vibrant, new play structure for [email protected] if you have Soccer...... Shawna Hansen, 403-241-6362 our residents and by this time next specific questions about the service. Social...... Candace Hughes, 403-239-2211 summer we will have forgotten the NW Rec. Centre...... Trevor Hughes, 403-239-2211 Transportation...... Patrick Kelly, 403-239-2211 pain to get to this point. A huge thank Webmaster...... Deb Steel, 403-239-2211 you goes out to Susan Duncan, her Reminders Director at Large...... Wanita Koelbl, 403-239-2211 playground committee and the band of Our AGM is going to be Tuesday volunteers who spent the better part of November 24th at 7:30PM at the a weekend in September constructing Uplands Recreation Centre. Please Special Representatives CRC North Area.....Amanda Turvey, 403-221-4645 the playground. mark this date on you calendar and Grafitti Liaison...... 403-239-2211 make an effort to come out and Hawkwood Community Network participate in the process of electing More on the topic of good things your HCA Board of Directors. Also, Elected Officials taking their time coming to fruition: the perfect winter storm (cold lots of Alderman - Gord Lowe, 403-268-2430 [email protected] Brella Wireless (re-branded as Naeco snow) will be upon us shortly, so if MLA - Lindsay Blackett, 403-216-5444 Communications) will have their you want to help set-up and maintain [email protected] Hawkwood Community Network up the outdoor rink this winter, email and running in November. This is Scott at facilities@hawkwoodcalgary. going to be the first of its kind in com to get your name on the email The Hawkwood Hawk Eye Editor & Article Submissions: Canada whereby Hawkwood will have notification list. Dee Adekugbe...... 403-208-4262 a free, basic wireless internet ...... [email protected] service exclusive to our residents. Kevan Newman Advertising Sales: Pam...... 403-880-1819 ...... [email protected] The ad booking deadline is the 14th of the month prior to the distribution month.

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Please note: the information and opinions in this newslet- ter are subject to change, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of the publisher or editor. Content contained in this publication may not be reproduced without the written consent of Suburban Journals Publishing. The information herein is believed accurate but not warranted so. Any advertisements, home businesses, babysitters & nannies, or other parties listed in the Hawkwood Hawk Eye should not be interpreted as recommendations or endorsements by the editor or the publisher. THE HAWKWOOD HAWK EYE NOVEMBER 2009 5 In Our Community Why Join the Hawkwood Frequently Called Community Association? Numbers Here are just a few of the programs are virtually a graffiti free community? City of Calgary Information Line...... 3-1-1 and events that our Community Government ofAlberta Toll-Free Line...403-310-0000 Association financially supports from Calgary Health Region Toll Free...... 1-877-427-4088 3. Paint for all our entrance signs Calgary Health Link 24 Hour Hotline...... our $30.00 membership drive: and walls: the wall on Hawkstone ...... 403-943-LINK (5465) Gate were painted as well as the signs Consumer Problems? Toll free...... 1-877-427-4088 on John Laurie Aids to Daily Living...... 780-427-0731 1. Social Events to improve the sense Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped...... 403-297-8511 of community for all families in 4. Neighborhood Beautification: Apprenticeship and Industry Training...780-427-8517 Hawkwood assistance petitioning and Calgary Foundation...... 403-264-1662 establishing the LEAF program Calgary Housing Company...... 403-221-9100 2. Paint for our Graffiti Abatement CanadaAlberta Service Centre...... 780-438-8111 Program: we have a volunteer who 5. Sign rentals to advertise Career Centre...... 780-427-3722 paints over graffiti. Notice how we community events and issues Child Health Benefits...... 1-877-469-5437 Child Welfare Crisis Unit...... 780-422-2001 Corporate Registry...... 780-427-7013 Courts - Main Switchboard...... 780-422-2200 Day Care Information...... 780-427-0444 Show Your Support! Employment Standards...... 780-427-3731 Purchase Your Community Membership Today! Fish and Wildlife...... 780-427-3574 # Gaming - Gaming and Liquor Commission...... 780-447-8600 Handicapped Children's Services...... 403-297-6022 HHAWKWOODAWKWOOD Health Care Insurance...... 780-427-1432 Human Rights Commission...... 780-427-7661 Income and Employment Cheque Status Line...... CCommunityommunity AAssociationssociation ...... 780-427-6942 Kerby Centre...... 403-265-0661 Land Titles...... 780-427-2742 Membership Application LegalAid...... 780-427-7575 Meals on Wheels...... 403-243-2834 Name: Motor VehiclesRegistry...... 780-427-7013 Mailing Address: Maintenance Enforcement Program...... 780-422-5554 Postal Code: Home Phone: Ombudsman...... 780-427-2756 Email Address: Ombudsman – Calgary...... 403-297-6185 Pension – Widows...... 780-422-4080 Premier's Office...... 780-427-2251 $30 cheque payable to the Hawkwood Community Association Public Trustee...... 780-427-2744 Registry Information...... 780-427-7013 Please fill out this form and mail or drop off with payment to: Small Business – Business Link...... 780-422-7722 The Hawkwood Community Association, Seniors Information Line...... 1-800-642-3853 P.O. Box 62011, Hawkwood RPO, Calgary, Alberta, T3G 5S7 Special Purpose Housing...... 780-427-3919 Student Finance...... 780-427-3722 Supports for Independence Kensington Office...... Memberships can also be purchased online at ...... 403-297-7200 www.hawkwoodcalgary.com Tourist Information...... 1-800-661-8888 Memberships are valid 12 months from date of purchase. Traffic Safety Services...... 780-427-7178 For more information call 403-239-2211 or email Transcripts...... 780-427-5732 [email protected] Vital Statistics...... 780-427-7013 Workers' Compensation Board...... 780-498-3999 THE HAWKWOOD HAWK EYE NOVEMBER 2009 7 In Our Community Editor’s Comments A Fine Example I saw a bumper sticker the other day If you are looking for of Community that read “if you can’t stand behind ways to stand by our them, stand in front of them”-referring troops, here are some to the troops in combat. I thought ideas I discovered. Spirit! WOW!!! No matter how much we are On Saturday, September 19th, a great against the many wars going on in • If you don’t know anyone serving group of Hawkwood residents spent the world, or how much we hate our abroad, call your Veteran’s the day building the new playground troops going into combat, or the Commission and ask for contacts in Hawkville Close. Some very hearty politics involved, our attention must with soldiers who don’t receive souls sweated and strained over never deviate from supporting , much mail or have families, then digging post holes (they think our encouraging and praying for the start corresponding with them. I can area should be renamed Rockville!!!), soldiers who are serving. We may not assure you that for a soldier to know welding, mixing and pouring cement all agree with the purpose behind their someone cares about them goes a and assembling the equipment. The service, but we must agree to stand long way kids in our area now have a lovely behind them. • Be active in fundraiser’s and other new park to enjoy for many years to events that really make a difference come. This month is Remembrance Month, in providing support. for us to remember the lives and the • Help families left behind especially Thank you to Sandra and Mano blood that was shed so we could have those trying to manage alone with Catania, Kim and Dan McCormack, and enjoy peace – peace that some young children, or frail or need Jenny, Andrew and Brian Hughes are not experiencing. Let’s not forget someone to talk to. (here all the way from England to help the price that was paid for us, and so • Visit and spend time with a Veteran out!), Chuck Nelson, Ron Kokotailo, keep the flames burning of the many at a local centre or residents and let Cheryl Verhesen, Darren and Susan soldiers who died for our freedom, them know you appreciate what they Duncan, Joe Lika (welder extraordi- working tirelessly to keep their did in the past to give you a present naire!), Brent, Joan and Tom Stoesz, memories alive. and a future. Maggie Quance, Bruce and Laura Zuk, Paul, Bronwyn, Elliott and Oliver Let remember also our troops who are Thank you all the men and women Spilsbury, Allan and Maria Grant, Ilka active right now working to ensure serving right now in the armed forces, Under, Jason Hahn, Carey Mogdan, peace and improve the standard of navy, etc..... we love you, we Ron Read and Ryan Van Orman (my living and eliminate hardship and appreciate you and most importantly apologies if I missed anyone – you suffering for others. Let’s remember we stand BY you. Thank you also to were all great!). Also thank you to their families and loved ones. Let’s families who have allowed their loved the Puspa Restaurant on Northmount remember what one philosopher once ones to serve others. Drive for the great Indian food, said “no greater love than for a person Calgary Coop and other donations of to lay their life for another person.” Dee Adekugbe food and drinks from Lindy and Anna during the day. Finally, thanks to Ted Attlebery with AttPlay Ltd. for supplying the equipment and Annual General Meeting supervising the installation and the City of Calgary for all their work on Tuesday Nov. 24, 7:30 p.m. at the Uplands the site preparation and finishing. You must have a valid membership to vote. The playground was funded through The Hawkeye is looking for a new editor from January 2010. a grant from the Alberta Lotteries For more information please feel free to contact us. Fund and donated services by the City of Calgary. THE HAWKWOOD HAWK EYE NOVEMBER 2009 9 In Our Community Where Did Our Freedom Come From? Living on a Dime: On the 11th hour of the 11th day of • Canadians lost their lives fighting Bocce Golf the 11th month, we are asked to stop, in Dieppe, Normandy, the North think and remember the soldiers who Atlantic, defending Hong Kong, If you are looking for some gave their lives fighting for freedom during the liberation of Italy, and in inexpensive fun at your next party or and democracy during the past and many other important air, sea and dinner, here’s one: present wars – wars such as First land battles. World War, the Second World War, the We celebrated my uncles 70th birthday Korean War, Irag war, • As of March 2007, on the weekend and I wanted to play and also the Afghanistan. Veterans Affairs some fun games outside, but didn’t reported that there want to spend any more money buying Did you know: were 205,533 liv- games, so we played a game called • That during the First ing veterans of the bocce golf. Here’s how to play it: World War (1914- Second World War, 1918), over 600,000 including 25,684 • Get a handful of golf balls and mark- Canadian soldiers DND Photo females. Their av- ers. (Make sure they aren’t dad’s volunteered to go over- erage age is 84. good golf balls or it may not be a fun seas. As of November 2007, only one activity after all). If you have colored was still alive — John Babcock, 107, • In Korea, 516 Canadian soldiers died golf balls won’t need any markers. who was born on an Ontario farm during the 1950-53 conflict, in which • Make one golf ball your main ball. and as of 2009 lived in the US. 26,791 Canadians served. The battles Color it and set it aside. of Hill 355 and Hill 187, among • Now color the golf balls differ- • Our troops fought in a number others, saw Canadians fighting in ent colors to identify each person of deadly battles that killed more swamps and rice fields, through tor- playing. You don’t have to color the than 66,000 Canadian soldiers and rential rain and snow, in the air and whole golf ball. Any design that will wounded over 172,000. at sea. As of March 2007, there were make it look different from the rest is 13,943 living veterans of the Korean good. Now you are ready to play. • The 29th Battalion, part of the War. Their average age is 76. • Have one person throw the main golf Second Canadian Division, advances ball and the rest of the players take into No Man’s Land through German • In 2004, Canada also remembered turns getting as close as they can barbed wire and heavy fire in the the 60th anniversary of D-Day and to the main golf ball. If you hit the right-centre of the Canadian advance the Battle of Normandy, where main ball you’re disqualified. on April 9, 1917. (Courtesy Veterans Canadian troops suffered 18,444 • The person that throws their ball Affairs Canada). They died fighting casualties, including 5,021 killed. Of closest to the main ball wins. You at Vimy Ridge, Hill 70, Bourlon all the divisions that formed part of can play up to 5 points or more to Wood, Mons, Passchendaele and the 21 Army Group, none suffered determine the winner. If you have Ypres. In Ypres, Canadian soldiers more casualties than the 3rd and 2nd a big group you can play 4 people were exposed to German gas attacks, Canadian. It was a huge sacrifice – at a time and then have a playoff yet continued to fight, showing and a huge factor in turning the tide game with all the winners. I like to amazing tenacity and courage in the of the war against Hitler’s Germany. give little dollar store prizes for the face of danger. winner. • The first Remembrance Day, held in • During the Second World War, 1919 throughout the Commonwealth, This game is great for your children’s (1939-45) over one million men and was called Armistice Day. The day birthday parties. We even play this women from Canada and Newfound- commemorated the end of the First game in our kitchen at family dinners land served in combat from the army, World War on Monday, Nov. 11, in the winter air force and navy. Over 47,000 lost 1918, at 11 a.m. — the 11th hour of their lives. the 11th day of the 11th month. Tracey Anderson THE HAWKWOOD HAWK EYE NOVEMBER 2009 11 In Our Community Veterans’ Week 2009, November 5 to 11 How will you Remember? From November 5 to 11, Canadians and their service is a point of Day ceremony, and vow never will join together to celebrate national pride. to forget. Veterans’ Week. • You can talk to a friend or During this week, Today, we have many relative who just returned home from hundreds of Veterans of the Afghanistan or who fought in other commemorative Canadian Forces who wars about their experiences. ceremonies and events are returning home • Or you can change your profile will take place across from missions around picture on Facebook to a poppy and the country to honour the world. They write on your blog about the the sacrifices of our DND Photo demonstrate time and importance of remembrance. Veterans and those again that they will who made the ultimate sacrifice. rise to any challenge. However you choose to remember, be sure you tell a friend, a family member Our Veterans are ordinary men and There are many ways you can show or a colleague. Encourage them to take women who did extraordinary things that you remember and honour our up the challenge too. to protect our freedom and build a Canadian Veterans: safer world to live in. They have • You can pin a poppy above your Excerpt taken from http://www.vac.gc.ca/re- helped shape the future of our country, heart, attend the local Remembrance members/sub.cfm?source=feature/week2009 Thank You Dad!

War is a part of our lives whether it is war was long over when I was born in physical wounds and scars. War scars something we learned in history class, Canada, where my daddy emigrated in a person forever. have lived through ourselves or have 1948 after Indonesia, the war played lived with because our father lived a major role in my life as what he To truly learn about war and history during a war and took an active part in experienced during his life in Holland we need not to memorize dates and it as a soldier. moulded the man he was and the way battles but to learn about the people in which he raised me. who lived through it for it is only For me it was and is a very important then can we see and understand war part of my life. My daddy grew up War is not about special battles or for what it truly is --- a horrible life during the Netherland’s occupation by certain dates, it is about people - the changing experience -- and that is Germany and in 1944, during WWII, people who lived with it every day what this site is about. became a resistance member with the whether in an occupied country, or as Dutch Underground, then a recognized a soldier in the midst of battle - for it As you follow the links you will learn Dutch soldier serving under the 9th changed that person forever because about what it was like to be part of the Army US Provost Marshall after his of what they saw and were forced to war, to experience it as the men who area was liberated from occupation, do to simply survive. Those survivors helped me learn about my daddy, and and then in 1945 when his govern- live through the war every single day my daddy himself experienced it - as ment asked for volunteers to go to the of their lives whether it is in a way soldiers who lived the war. Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) he hidden to the outside world - such as went as a Stoottroeper. Even though in their dreams at night, an event that Thank you Daddy for what you did. WWII was officially over then his trip triggers a memory, photographs from I’m proud of you. to Indonesia was a result of that war that time, watching a movie on so there is a relation. Although the television - or blatantly obvious in Maria van Duinhoven THE HAWKWOOD HAWK EYE NOVEMBER 2009 13 In Our Community Riding the Road Towards Peace

To borrow a line from a popular song a number of capacities, ranging from from the business community. of yesteryear, Mahmood Jafari has community housing and disaster relief Currently, Calgary’s House of Persian looked at life from both sides now. to violence and abuse prevention. Rugs has agreed to donate between Jafari, 41, a resident of the Cana- Ironically, Jafari initially offered his five to ten percent of a purchase price dian city of Calgary, has experienced services to the Red Cross’s Medical if a customer merely mentions Jafari’s both the hardships of battle and the Equipment Loan Service, where he name. The donation can go towards dividends of peacetime. And with an still volunteers weekly, lending out projects within Hawkwood Community unwavering desire for world peace in wheelchairs and other mobility aids. projects or to a charity of the mind, Jafari is not content waiting for customer’s choice. armies or politicians to take the next Rather than consider his own step; he’s encouraging everyone he wheelchair as a burden, Jafari has used Jafari, a Shiite Muslim, has also meets to get involved. it as a tool in building towards his end reached out to the leaders of goal. He’s taken part in fundraising numerous religious groups across A native of Gonbad, Jafari’ followed wheelchair journeys between Calgary Western Canada in his quest for an high school by serving in his country’s and Banff in 2001, and to the interfaith push towards global peace. military during the latter part of the provincial capital of Edmonton in And while his ambitious plans for a 1980s Iran-Iraq war. By the age of 20, 2002. In 2006, the YMCA awarded fundraising hand-bike trip between he’d already participated in a number him its Medal of Peace for his Calgary and Vancouver have yet to of community action programs in the involvement in the Journey for materialize, the wheels in his head city of Tehran. Peace project. haven’t stopped turning in the search for new ideas. Fate dealt Jafari a cruel blow when he “Fundraising came to me one was shot during a civilian incident in December night in 2000,” Jafari One thing is certain about Jafari. 1989. He spent the next two years in recalls. “It occurred to me that people Circumstances may have forced him to a Tehran hospital, bedridden with a in wheelchairs may have felt they were sit, but they can’t force him to sit still. severed spinal cord and paralysis from moving around but not accomplishing the chest down. He’s been confined to anything. I decided that by traveling “I was unhappy when I couldn’t a wheelchair for the rest of his life. in my wheelchair to raise funds it complete the journey from Calgary to would help to change the views of Vancouver (in 2006),” Jafari admits. Jafari says the two years of relative some people, to say that those facing But this is life. We have to be positive isolation gave him ample time to think physical challenges still had the power and improve ourselves constantly to about how he could encourage others to facilitate change.” prepare for what lies ahead.” to focus on their own unique abilities, rather than fret over any disabilities. Jafari’s efforts have garnered support Ian Scott

“When I was in the hospital, it made me realize I had a big challenge ahead of me,” Jafari says. “During the Drop-in Badminton first year, I was unsure of whether I Starting September 25 and running The following dates are available: would live at all. Once I understood I every Friday evening until December November 6,13,20,27 would survive, I had to accept using 11, the City of Calgary Recreation December 11 the wheelchair in order to follow my runs a Drop in Badminton program dreams and get on with my life.” for youths aged 13-18. There is no cost for this program as Time: 7:00- 10:00pm it is co-sponsored by City of Calgary After immigrating to Canada in 1997, Location: Hawkwood Elementary Recreation. Clean indoor shoes are Jafari began volunteering with the Red School Gym. required to protect the floor. Cross, and has continuously done so in THE HAWKWOOD HAWK EYE NOVEMBER 2009 15 In Our Community Hawkwood #214 Scouting

The fall has been a busy time for all for the year. Our youth have Scouting members. All the programs earned some volume rewards, started up early September and had from crests & pins, T-shirts their investitures at the end of (if they fill up one form), with September. The Beavers and Cubs the biggest sellers earning post were down at Bowness for theirs secondary (followed by hot dogs, hot chocolate scholarships. We will advise and a campfire) and the Scouts were you of their names in an up- up at Hawkwood School. We now coming newsletter. You will be have 10 Venturers (+ 3 leaders), 19 receiving your popcorn within Scouts (+ 9 leaders), 21 Cubs (+5 the first 2 weeks of December – leaders) and 30 Beavers (+7 leaders). just in time for Christmas! Way If your child is interested in joining to go Scouts! Cubs or Scouts, feel free to drop by Hawkwood School on Tuesday The Beavers attended the Teddy evenings to see what it’s all about. We Bear Olympics with their Teddy Bears Park. Yes, that was the first snow are looking for a few more leaders as on October 4th and had a great time. weekend we’ve seen, which is why well as a few key volunteer executive This is a Beaver play day at the Pen- there is “OUT” in Scouts – they don’t positions to be filled. Please contact brooke Meadows Community Centre scare off easy! The 3rd years Scouts your child’s leader to be involved. and they got to participate in Olympic are trying to get everything together to You’ll be glad you did! Events. Their first camp will be at achieve their Chief Scout Award this Camp Valaqua on November 7 – 8. year. Their 2nd camp will be about Our first Bottle Drive in September Our Venturer group will be helping out building emergency shelters out at was as efficient as they come, although with activities. Scouter Bill’s land. Let’s hope for we still had people dropping off good weather for them this time! miscellaneous bottles/cans at 2pm. The Cubs are working on their badges The Venturers got together for a It was a very successful drive and we already and have a hike from Valley planning session where lots of great thank both Hawkwood and Citadel Ridge to Bowness Park planned – ideas came out. They have elected communities for donating their bottles followed, of course, by a hot dog roast. Jonathan G as President, Matthew as & cans. The lucky winning numbers We’re hoping for good weather. Secretary and Scott K as Treasurer. A for the Prize Draw are: 106123, few of the 2nd years will be trying to 106126, 106130, 106131, 106144, and The Scouts had their first camp on finish their Bronze Level of the Duke 106145. If you have your ticket stub, October 3 out at Dinosaur Provincial of Edinburgh Award this year. please bring it to your next meeting and let your leader know to get your prize. Our next drive will be December Isssue: Win a Hamper November 21st. Please leave your donations at the curb for 9am. Christmas is not far CHRISTMAS STORIES…..do you Thanks so much! away? Do you have any have any funny stories about the plans? Do you have any holidays. Send in your stories and you By the time you read this, our annual meal ideas or activities? could win A Christmas Hamper. popcorn drive will be just about over. Let’s hear it; someone Deadline is November 3rd 2009. Many of the Beavers, Cubs and Scouts may be desperately in have tried their hardest to reach their need of Christmas help! Not every- NEW YEAR’S EVE…..what’s the goals. By buying popcorn, you have body celebrates Christmas. We’d love best way to enter 2010? Best 3 helped Hawkwood #214 Scouting to hear what your family does during suggestions will win a special prize. to fund much of our program costs the holidays. Deadline is November 3rd 2009. THE HAWKWOOD HAWK EYE NOVEMBER 2009 17 In Our Community Girl Guides

Unit Submissions would like to visit a group for an 76th Sparks: The 76th Sparks had an evening to “check” us out she is exciting enrolment night where they always welcome. “slid down a rainbow”, chose a jewel and recited their promise “I promise 36th Pathfinders: 36 Pathfinders will to share and be a friend”. Afterwards have a very busy year. We have they enjoyed delicious refreshments already been to camp to plant Bottle Drive. Your donations are brought in by their families. Everyone 150 trees at our favorite Guiding greatly appreciated and the funds enjoyed the ceremony. The first year campsite and enjoyed the beautiful fall raised go directly to the Scouts and Sparks got their first taste of fund weather. We did a garage sale the first Guides in Hawkwood and Citadel. raising with their mint cookies sales. weekend in October to raise money to The MINT COOKIE sales are well The Sparks are looking forward to buy equipment for the “100 years of underway. Girl Guide cookies are the some fun parties and outings. Guiding” National Camp next major fundraiser for the Girl Guides summer. The girls have laser tag and a time honoured Canadian 66th Brownies: We were able to take planned, a trip to the food bank, a tradition. Cookie purchase proceeds advantage of the beautiful fall weather Halloween party, attending an provide our members opportunities and spent part of our first 2 meetings International night at Calgary Area for fun, friendship and adventure by outdoors. We have a sleepover planned Guide centre to hear about the participating in imaginative and in- for November and plans to visit wonderful trips Guiding members novative programming. THANK YOU Storybook Theatre in December. went on last year, and will finish the FOR SUPPORTING THE year with a trip to Lloyd’s roller rink GIRL GUIDES!! 70th Brownies: The 70th Brownies where we will have our Enrollment for are all excited to be back for another the 12 new girls we have this year. Contact exciting year of fun filled activity. I am sure 2010 will be a very busy For information about Guiding They enjoyed throwing the big 2 foot year preparing for our National Camp in Mitotem District contact the dice as they worked their way through in Ontario. District registrar at mitotem.guides@ the room sized “Promise & Law” shaw.ca . We have programs for girls board game. The girls are renewing Watch for notices for the November and women from ages 5 to 29+. old friendships and making new ones as this group attracts girls from a number of different communities. A joint enrolment with the 26th Sparks Mitotem District Council Positions is a grand way for the younger girls to have a taste of things to come. Applications are now being accepted them out to all of our leaders. for women 18+ for the following 60th Guides: The girls along with Mitotem District Council Positions: District Unit Leaders: You will work their families enjoyed a “Welcome with other Guiders to plan and deliver back BBQ and Enrolment Ceremony” District Commissioner: You will programs to girls in the community. at Bowness Park; the weather was have a lead role promoting the Be a mentor, incorporate your style great resulting in a fabulous day. recruitment, retention, and recognition and flair, learn new skills yourself. Nothing brings a group together better of our girl, youth and adult members. Training is provided. than a nice fire and sticky marshmal- lows. At this age, the girls have much District Deputy Commissioner: Committee Positions: Assistance is input into their activities; with such Assist with the tasks mentioned above. also required for: District Camp, Ad- an imaginative team we are in for an vancement, Awards, Bottle Drives. active year. New girls are joining on District Secretary: You will take an ongoing basis as Guide chat filters minutes at the District meetings For more information contact: through the schools. If your daughter (approx. 8 times a year) and email [email protected] THE HAWKWOOD HAWK EYE NOVEMBER 2009 19 In Our City Alderman Report Crowfoot Library

The growth of wireless communica- • The Philharmonic at Your tions systems throughout the city Library: Tue. Nov. 17, 2:00 p.m. continues, and with it the need of the – 3:00 p.m. A recital followed by a service providers for antenna sites. question and answer session. With a parent/caregiver. No registration Wireless communications are under required. the control of Industry Canada who regulate the industry. Neither the • Career Coaching: Saturdays 10:15 Province of Alberta nor the City of a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Drop in for one- Calgary has any authority with respect on-one help with resume writing, to the number, location, height, etc of cover letters and job searching skills. towers, antenna’s, etc. Microsoft computer workstations are available. Free with a Library Card. Prior to this year, Industry Canada the towers to ensure the slimmest had required the service providers to profile possible. The overall concept • Introduction to Microsoft Word: consult with affected persons was to reduce the visual impact of Wed. Nov. 4, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. whenever a tower was to be installed. these facilities to the extent possible. Learn how to type, format, save, and In addition, the City of Calgary had print a Word document. Basic reached an agreement with the major However, this year, Industry Canada computer skills required. providers which required community has changed the rules. No authority consultation, co-location of more than other than the agreement of the land • CyberSeniors: Microsoft Office: one service provider on a tower, etc. owner is required to install an Tuesdays Nov. 10 – 24, 10:00 a.m. Considerable effort was made to locate antenna which is less than 15 meters – 12:00 p.m. Learn how to save and antennas in structures and at locations in height. Community consultation is print a document, create a where they were not intrusive – for not required. spreadsheet and build a slide show example on the roof of high rise (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). buildings, in church steeples, in pillar Recently my office has received Prerequisite: CyberSeniors, 50+. signs at community and regional notification of several towers all of shopping centers, etc. We had which are less than 15 meters in height experienced some success with this being installed in the Ward. The process – the last resort being to locate locations vary – from “stealth” the towers in road right of ways, to locations in buildings to locations on require more than one carrier to use a private property. There is no common site, and to limit the size of opportunity for consultation. Based on the information provided to my office, we can expect many • The Internet - Part 1: An more installations Introduction: Wed. Nov. 18, throughout the 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Learn how to Ward as wireless use different search engines, web communications directories and websites. demand spurs competition to Visit www.calgarypubliclibrary.com provide service. for more information on these programs. Registration is required for Gord Lowe all programs unless otherwise noted. THE HAWKWOOD HAWK EYE NOVEMBER 2009 21 In Our City Calgary Connection Calgary Art & Cocktails for Critters: A Celebration the Olympic Torch Relay Celebration Craft Sales of People and Pet Art and Fashion! here in Calgary. Here is our chance to Fri. Nov. 6, 7:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. at show the rest of Canada that Calgary Beyond An Artisan Marketplace: the Artists of the World Gallery, still has the same Olympic spirit as it Nov. 6 – Nov. 8 514 – 11th Ave. S.W. Proceeds will did in 1988. Send in your expression Blackfoot Inn support the Freedom 2010 project of interest by Thurs. Nov. 18 to Provides the discriminating shopper at the Calgary Humane Society to Brendan Murray at communityrela- an artsy, fun, contemporary and provide an outdoor play environment [email protected]. sophisticated shopping experience. for the animals. Tickets are $150 and Include your name, contact number, www.beyondmarketplace.com include three drinks, appetizers and and a brief description of what the a gift bag. Tickets can be purchased Olympics mean to you. Make It Calgary: Nov. 6 – Nov. 8 online at www.calgaryhumane.ca or Chinese Cultural Centre by calling 403-723-6000. Kiwanis Music Festival: Ignite a Shop from over 70 of Canada’s star at the 2010 Festival! The Calgary hottest emerging designers. This is Shop to Save a Life Kiwanis Festival encourages classical definitely not your “granny’s craft Fundraiser for the Animals: Fri. and contemporary music and speech show”; you will only find cool, Nov. 13, 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at the arts performance among amateur innovative and stylish items that fall Rocky Ridge Ranch Homeowner’s students of all ages and skill levels. into the fashion, art, accessories, Association Building, 10709 Rocky Registration deadlines are November jewelry and home decor categories. Ridge Blvd. N.W. All your Christmas 20th for piano and December 4th, for www.makeitproductions.com shopping needs in one place! all other disciplines. The syllabus Vendors include: Fifth Avenue outlining classes is available at Artisans’ Fair: Jewellery, Watkins, Epicure, and many www.calgarykiwanisfestival.ca. Nov. 11 more. Every purchase helps to save an Fort Calgary animal’s life; 10–50% of sales will be Go Girl: Sat. 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Calgary Woodworking & Tool Heritage Park This year’s theme is “Christmas in the Show: Nov. 6 – Nov. 8 A non-competitive, fun-filled, family- Country”. Room for just 23 people Stampede Park - BMO Centre oriented fundraising event for The to tour the best foodie spots in the This annual event features Arthritis Society. Foothills around Calgary and shop for hundreds of exhibits and a giant tool www.arthritis.ca those food lovers on your Christmas sale. www.canwestshows.com/wood- list. www.calgaryfoodtours.com show/newSite/calgaryShow.html Calgary’s 50 Plus Living Show: Nov. 15 – Nov. 17 Christmas All Through the House: National Down Syndrome Stampede Park - BMO Centre Nov. 22 – Nov. 27 Awareness Week Family Skate: A one stop shop for information, Nov. 7 resources, products, fun and Lougheed House has partnered with services for Baby Boomers & 18 of Calgary’s top designers to Join us for an afternoon of skating Seniors. Over 100 exhibitors and transform rooms into reconstructions and activities and help celebrate the mainstage entertainment daily. of Christmas through various decades accomplishments of Canadians with www.50pluslivingshow.com of Lougheed House’s occupancy, both Down syndrome. www.cdss.ca by the Lougheed family and after. Honens International Piano www.lougheedhouse.com Calgary Snow Show: Competition, Leif Ove Andsnes: Nov. 7 – Nov. 8 Nov. 16 2009: Nov. 29 Stampede Park - BMO Centre Jack Singer Concert Hall McMahon Stadium It’s all about winter at the Calgary Norwegian superstar Leif Ove The 97th Grey Cup championship Snow Show, featuring several Andsnes makes his Calgary debut with game. The Stampeders will try to exhibitors and activities. the Canadian exclusive of Pictures successfully defend the Grey Cup on www.canwestshows.com/ Reframed, a new multimedia project. home turf. www.stampeders.com snowshow/index.html www.honens.com Salvation Army Santa Shuffle: The Fossil and The Astronaut: Avalanche Awareness and Safety: Dec. 5 Nov. 9, 7:00 p.m. Nov. 16, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Eau Claire Market Calgary TELUS Convention Centre U of C Campus, KNB132 Bring the whole family for the 5km The Burgess Shale Geoscience Free Presentation by Calgary fun run and 1km elf walk around Foundation presents The Fossil and Outdoor Centre. For anyone going to Prince’s Island Park. Have fun while The Astronaut with Dr. Roberta the backcountry this winter! helping make Christmas a possibility Bondar, celebrated photographer and www.calgaryoutdoorcentre.ca/ for those in need. Canada’s first woman in space. Tick- slideshow www.santashuffle.com ets available through Ticketmaster. www.burgess-shale.bc.ca Creative Weaving: Nov. 21 Balancing Acts: Dec. 2 – Dec. 5 The Art Gallery of Calgary Various Venues Remembrance Day Service: Under the supervision of talented Presented by Stage Left Productions, Nov. 11, doors open at 8:30 a.m., instructors you will explore the this annual arts festival celebrates the service begins at 10:30 a.m. world of weaving, learn basic skills creative works of people who have Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium and uncover your own talent for this disabilities, brain injuries or chronic Calgary United Veterans Association exciting practice. illnesses. www.balancing-acts.org will host a special Remembrance Day www.heritageweaversandspinners.org Ceremony at the Jubilee Auditorium. Annual Stocking Stuffers for Food Jingle Bell Walk & Run for Arthritis: Lovers Tour: Nov. 21 & 28 Nov. 15 Acquired Tastes THE HAWKWOOD HAWK EYE NOVEMBER 2009 25 Fashion & Beauty Ladies’ Up-Coming Fashions— Makeup Trends As Learned by a Redneck Male Hey ladies, its me again that down-home country boy. This I was asked to write a ladies’ fashion article for the up-coming season. Who am winter when you are doing your I? An opinionated, verified, redneck male. Did I succeed? You betcha!! After make for that special night out, why much walking, reading of fashion magazines, and quizzing bewildered fashion not try something different. consultants—all while I pleaded complete ignorance—this is what I found. When applying eye shadow, the most appealing look may be attained by the use of the “smokey eyes” method. First start at the inner corner of the eye with a fairly nude colour across the eye lid, then apply a deeper shade to the upper and lower inner corners and blend. Add a deep teal, indigo or chocolate to the outer eye contour feathering inward, followed by a sweep of the same colour across the lower lash line to give you the dramatic “smokey” look.

As for Earthy colors, such as vivid reds, dark mix-and-match ensembles lipstick, blues, greens, and oranges, will all be of both looks will be guaranteed to brilliant in the limelight. However, the color attract attention. reds will be that will dominate is purple—not a favourite lavender, mauve or fuchsia, but a true, Accessories, adorned with large this winter deep purple. buckles and zippers, surrounded by season. Apply just a touch of gloss intricate stitching and generous in the middle of your lower lip to As for styles…there will be a wide amounts of bling, will be trend-setting. create a “pouty” highlight. range. From tailored business suits While classic, high-cut heeled boots designed to enhance confidence and could still be worn for a very chic Bruce E. Riddle natural beauty while still establishing look, bootie-shoes, in a variety of uniqueness and professionalism, to a fabulously rich colors, will be much renewal of styles reminiscent of the sought-after items. crazy ’80s—it’s all coming this winter. Fashion Expose With the final touch of bold, yet classy Fashion Has No Borders Fashion For the casual weekend get-away, a chains and earrings set with earth- & Accesory Expose: Nov. 18 – simple loose-cut, gypsy-style blouse, toned stones or beads, unforgettable Nov. 20, 12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. in a solid or patterned material, with images will be born. Calgary Round Up Centre, Hall E designer jeans and a knit or woven Introduces local and Canadian wool shawl will create a lasting Ladies, with this tremendous designers, some of the best advice impression. Tweed capes or tunic-style combination of vintage and new styles, from top stylists, nutritionists, jackets worn over soft cowl-necked fashion will be redefined. This is your make up artists and many more ex- cardigans with an accentuating skirt or time. Imagine, dare, and believe! perts. Exhibitors will be providing slacks will make a comeback to round product samples and discounts. out the ’80s look. For the more daring, Bruce E. Riddle THE HAWKWOOD HAWK EYE NOVEMBER 2009 27 Your Family Having a Party? Punch it Up!

Party planner Julie Kelk has created great punch. spectacular events for clients across the country, but when it comes to “The punch bowl becomes something her own special occasions she keeps like the water cooler– a place to gather things warm, cozy and close to home. and where the party sort of ignites.”

“At work I’m always trying to She creates a warm punch similar to give people a sense of awe and mulled wine, which includes red wine, excitement,” she says. “For my own vanilla, orange juice, the shock of parties, I entertain at home, creating a raspberry balsamic vinegar and Grey sense of connection and warmth. Not Goose L’Orange vodka, all heated quite the extravagant glamour I’d to a satisfying warmth and ladled 5 parts fresh orange juice create for a major corporation.” into cups. 1 part raspberry balsamic vinegar 5 parts French bitter aperitif For holiday parties, Kelk’s secret “You won’t regret creating a punch 20 parts fresh pomegranate juice weapon is a signature cocktail and the during the holidays,” says Kelk. “It 2 1/2 parts full bodied red wine return of the punch bowl. has a traditional feel, but it’s kind of 5 parts maple syrup retro-fun.” “I create a special drink for my parties, 1. Pour all ingredients into a large something delicious and memorable Julie’s Party Punch bowl and gently warm and all my own,” she says. Like the (taken from the holiday suggestions best mixologists, she looks to chefs created by Grey Goose Global Grand 2. Stir for ten minutes. for inspiration and uses seasonal Ambassador Dimitri Lezinska) ingredients. Appropriate for the holiday 3. Reheat as desired. season she considers cocktails using Ingredients: homemade cranberry essence, manda- 30 cloves 4. Serve in a punch bowl and garnish rin orange, ginger and cinnamon. 15 vanilla beans with pineapple and orange slices. 20 parts Grey Goose L’Orange vodka But her best tip for a great party is a 10 parts Noilly Prat Dry News Canada THE HAWKWOOD HAWK EYE NOVEMBER 2009 29 Your Money Personal Bankruptcy—The End or a New Beginning?

Many people are confused about what tion by the Trustee submit written Bankruptcy”. These factors are: have bankruptcy is and how it affects them. proof of debt value. This is usually you ever filed for bankruptcy before, I hope to clear up some of these issues. done through a meeting of creditors what was the cause for filing, and has as arranged by the Trustee, at which the Bankrupt fulfilled all obligations First, filing for bankruptcy is a life time the Trustee submit’s a report to set out under the Act. The obligations changing decision. It should not be the Government verifying the total include mandatory credit counselling made without a great deal of thought debt owed. Does this mean you lose and a structured debt repayment and consultation with professional everything? No, it does not. Under the dependant on the financial ability of accredited councillors. There are Bankruptcy Protection Act, the the Bankrupt. At the end of the options other than bankruptcy for Bankrupt is allowed to preserve Bankruptcy, the bankrupt is able to some scenarios and if at all possible, minimal assets like a vehicle of $5,000 start a new life without any debt. these options are a smarter decision. or less value, equity in a house to a maximum of $40,000, personal Yes, being declared bankrupt is That being said, there are cases where clothing, household furnishings to a humiliating, humbling and at best is no other option exists and the decision set value, and tools of trade to a set a last resort, but it gives the person to file is made. Here is how it works. amount. All other assets must be the ability to correct mistakes and liquidated and the proceeds given to start fresh. Once you have made the final decision the Trustee for settlement of the debt. the “Bankrupt” (Legal Term) must Bruce E. Riddle file an application with the Provincial Bankruptcy is for a set period of time Government for protection under the as determined by Bankruptcy Protection Act. This the Bankruptcy entails a complete listing of all assets Act, the Courts, as well as all debts or obligations. and the Trustee. The Courts then appoint a Bankruptcy There are a few Trustee to oversee a Settlement of factors that deter- Debt. What does this mean? It means mine how long a that all Creditors must upon notifica- person will be “in THE HAWKWOOD HAWK EYE NOVEMBER 2009 31 Your Health Help Me Get Rid of My Belly Fat!

Everyone would like a flat, toned servings daily. In order to consume weight loss, but it’s a tough road to go mid-section. Too often you’ll hear this amount of fruits and veggies, down and the kicker is that weight advertisers promote diets and you’ll need to add some to each meal management is very difficult. Once products that will flatten your wallet and snack. you start introducing carbs back into but not your tummy. Here are nine your diet, you may gain back any no-nonsense ideas that will help trim 4. Eat ‘whole’ food as much as you weight you’ve lost. A healthy balance your waist: can. That is, avoid processed foods of carbohydrates, protein and fat is the and eat food that is closest to its answer to healthy weight loss 1. You need to drink more water; natural state as possible. and maintenance. recent research found that drinking 2 cups of water before meals helped 5. Reduce your starchy carbohydrate So what is a healthy balance of carbs, men and women lose more weight intake (potatoes, rice, bread, etc) in fat and protein? The following when on a diet. the evening meal. Fill three quarters of percentages allow you to get sufficient your dinner plate with veggies. intake of essential nutrients, vitamins 2. Have a small snack of almonds and minerals: (1 ounce or about 22 almonds). This 6. Avoid trans fats and include heart sounds like the opposite thing to do if healthy fats such as Omega 3 fatty • 45% to 65% of calories eaten you want to lose weight, but research acids (cold water fish, walnuts, should come from carbohydrates. shows it helps you lose weight and flaxseeds). • 20% to 35% of calories eaten control appetite. should come from fat. 7. Eat five to six times a day. Keep • 10% to 35% of calories eaten 3. Increase your intake of low meals and snacks small and never let should come from protein. glycemic fruits and vegetables yourself get famished or full. You need throughout the day. Aim for 5 to 10 to stay just a little hungry. The exact percentages of each macro nutrient vary from person to person 8. Drink green tea daily. based on goals and activity levels. The main thing to remember is that 9. Limit alcohol consumption. you need to include all three macro This may sound like a ‘no fun’ nutrients. suggestion, but if you’re serious about flattening your tummy, Of course it goes without saying that you’ll need to reduce those most successful with weight loss calories from alcoholic and management are those that include beverages (and the extra exercise in their plan. Muscle calories from munchies building, heart pumping exercise is consumed after a few drinks). not only great for reshaping your physique; it provides those ‘feel good’ Don’t get fooled into endorphins that help you stick with thinking that eliminating an your program. If you just diet, you entire macro-nutrient group is may lose weight, but may not like the your answer to slimsville. In the shape your body takes after you’ve 80’s -90’s there was the ‘no fat’ lost it. Again, common sense rules craze that resulted in a dramatic the day regarding the loss of belly fat: increase in Type II Diabetes. sensible, conscious food choices and Next came the ‘no/low carb’ more exercise! bandwagon. Eliminating carbohydrates will result in Shawna Kaminski