SEPTEMBER 2009
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CIRCULATION 13,000 PH: 780.479.6285 EMAIL: [email protected] Kaleido brings a multitude of arts fun for fourth year
MARI SASANO
We’ve enjoyed festivals on the Avenue all summer, from dogs to pupusas. But now it’s time for the big one: Kaleido, which runs September 25, 26 and 27. Now in its fourth year, festival organizer Christy Morin is finding that the festival is beginning to come together to represent the character of the Avenue. “This year I think we’ve kind of figured out what Kaleido’s personality is—now the name is Kaleido, it’s no longer Arts Alive. And then we decided to look at the locations: there are so many neat places on the avenue, let’s use them and use them as a backdrop or a landscape for the art,” she says. So this year, performances and installations are going to fill the unusual spaces in and out of the various buildings on 118th Avenue, putting huge lanterns on top of buildings and turning the back of the Alberta Cycle building into Theatre Alley. Dancer Nicole Tritter will turn walls into dance floors, Romeo will woo Juliet in the playground, and
the Bedouin Beats dancers will Epic Photography sashay on the corner outside their studio. A CROwd gATHERS AROUNd THE fIRE AT LAST yEAR’S KALEIdO fESTIvAL And there’s another theme that emerged accidentally, be a display of vintage cars. experiencing art?” the Avenue as well. Those of us the area’s reputation for being with three car-related projects. “Some people will say This sense of innovation is who live near here, we all know a hotbed for artists. And with Theatre artist Clinton Carew whether this is really what one of the strengths of Kaleido, what to expect and feel very the grand opening of the Nina presents Carjack, where audi- theatre and arts and dance is but there will be some defin- comfortable walking around Haggerty Centre, Morin sees ences get into his vehicle with all about, but I think it is for ing features that will remain, and we have no hesitation, new opportunities for the festi- two actors in the front while he Kaleido. It’s giving people a such as the two outdoor music but we have friends who come val in the future, and artists in takes you on a joyride around taste of what’s happening on stages, artisan market, and fire from other areas in Edmonton general. the neighbourhood. For visual the Avenue,” says Morin. pits (bring your own hotdogs!). and we can show them what “And now we’re getting to arts, local auto airbrushing art- “It’s about experiencing the And it’s quickly beginning the avenue is about and wel- be more and more artsy down ists will be taking an old van arts in a playful way, not the to define the character of our come them. We’re shutting the here, whether they like it or and creating a new masterpiece. standard conventional theatre, neighbourhood. street down for three blocks, so not! Artists are so visionary and And composer Bill Damur is music and dance. It’s quirky, “I think the personality it’s come and see who are the they work hard so it’s happen- going to be taking old car parts it’s about breaking down bar- of Kaleido is becoming very performers, who are the artists ing.” and make them into a musical riers or being avant-garde. And strong. It’s about experiencing who live here.” All events are free, but piece. On top of that, there will isn’t that the way we should be not just art but experiencing As Kaleido grows, so does donations will be collected.
CONTENTS ARTS ON THE AVE PRESENTS THE 4TH ANNUAL 10th anniversary Editorial ...... 2 submissions FREE News Briefs ...... 3 EVENT! The Rat Creek Press turns 10 Donations this year! Business Briefs ...... 5 welcome To celebrate we are printing a special Tenth Anniversary Seniors ...... 6-7 GO TO artsontheave.org FOR THE FESTIVAL PROGRAM issue in October, and we invite Local Colour ...... 9 BETWEEN all residents to write your September 118 AVENUE, 92–94 STREET memories or stories to share. 25–27, 2009 Columns ...... 10-14 Send submissions to the editor at [email protected]. Community Calendar ...... 15 RAT CREEK PRESS SEPTEMBER 2009 • VOLUME 11, ISSUE 09 The reward of a long life is a PHONE 780.479.6285 wEB www.ratcreek.org MANAgINg EdITOR lifetime of experience Jan Buterman [email protected] EdITOR EDITORIAL Mari Sasano ence! They say youth is wasted ety that tends to think of them begin in October. [email protected] wITH MARI SASANO on the young, but I can’t merely as dependents rather Our community is very gRAPHIC dESIgN imagine wanting to be young than individuals. This month’s mixed. There isn’t anyone I Leanne McBean forever—to feel that insecurity Rat Creek Press covers a range know who doesn’t have small [email protected] There was a time when I felt about proving myself, and the of topics: housing and health children, single adults, and AdvERTISINg very busy with my life. I didn’t uncertainty about what my care, history and creativity. seniors living on their street. make time to see my family Jazz Wyatt life will amount to. It must be The issues that affect older Many of us don’t live near [email protected] very much, especially my par- wonderful to be able to under- people aren’t all that different our extended families any- ents who worried constantly stand all of that in hindsight. from anyone else’s. But older more—myself, I have lived dISTRIBUTION Canada Post about how I was doing. But Not that you can gener- people can be vulnerable eco- my entire life an ocean away BOARd MEMBERS these days when I call my par- alize about what seniors are nomically and socially. Our from my grandparents. So Sheryl Boisvert, Alberta Avenue ents, there’s a good chance that like— they’re a diverse group writers have taken on some of for some of us, we never have Joanne Siebert, Eastwood I get their answering machine! as any. You can’t just assume these issues, coming from dif- contact with older people other Gina Gariano, Delton Now they’re the ones enjoying that you’re going to look or ferent perspectives. than the ones that live in our Lori Youngman, Alberta Avenue their lives, filled with volun- act a certain way once you hit Cora Mclachlan writes neighbourhood. They are our Cheryl Walker, Parkdale teering, friends, and hobbies. the retirement years. I have about her grandparents, who grandparent surrogates, they Cath Jackel, Alberta Avenue No wonder they are now friends who are in their 50s lived in Norwood, where she often fill the roles of childcare Harvey Voogd, Delton calling retirement age the More board members welcome. and 60s who have to remind herself has chosen as her home. worker, neighbourhood watch, Creative Age. Having worked me of their age. Who can tell Our former managing editor community volunteers, and RAT CREEK PRESS ASSOCIATION for decades, building careers anymore? Dawn Freeman looks into the historians. 2006 Recipient of the Solicitor General and raising families, seniors In this issue, we celebrate local seniors’ drop-in scene. We have a lot to learn Crime Prevention Award Box 39024 RPO Norwood are able to branch out and seniors: who they are, what And I had a great chat with from seniors— if you can keep Edmonton, Alberta T5B 4T8 rediscover who they are. I envy they do, and the challenges Ann Jones, who is organizing up with them! them their lifetimes of experi- that come with aging in a soci- an open stage for seniors, to OUR MISSION The mission of the Rat Creek Press Association is to highlight community news, activities, and recreational opportunities as well as local residents LETTER TO THE EdITOR and businesses to support the growth of a strong, vibrant, well-connected community. There were four young boys who volunteered at the Avenue Goes to the Dogs on June 13 at Alberta OUR fINANCIAL SUPPORTERS Avenue Community League. Tim, Brandon, Brett and Deven were a big help in making sure that Norwood Neighbourhood Association Spruce Avenue Community League all the dogs at the festival got fresh water to drink and to swim in. The Avenue Goes to the Dogs Eastwood Community League organizers would like to express their thanks to these four Elmwood Park Community League Alberta Avenue Business Association boys for working so hard and providing such kindness PAAFE - Prostitution Awareness & to our neighborhood pets and all the rescue dogs at the Action Foundation of Edmonton Alberta Lottery Fund festival. There were a lot of dogs at the festival who were available for adoption. Some of these boys helped with the festival the year before and returned for a second time. We hope to see you boys again next year!
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2 RAT CREEK PRESS SEPTEMBER 2009 NEWSBRIEFS All sides weigh in on City Centre Airport decision Eastwood dog Club Update You and your dog are invited to join us for off-leash fun a on MARI SASANO there is a great deal of optimism and construction. In spite of the Mondays and Thursdays at Eastwood Rink on 86th Street and about the possibility of a new promises of the International as 119 Avenue (closed on Labour Day Monday). In July, Edmonton City Council kind of community that will be well as the City’s plan to facilitate finally made a decision regarding developed on the airport land, business relocation, some are not 6:30-7:30 pm – Little Dogs and Calmer/Senior Dogs the future of the City Centre says Rick Daviss, Manager of convinced. Paul Gervais owns Airport. The debate has been Corporate Properties for the City. Skyharbour 95, a business at the 7:30-8:30 pm – Larger High Energy Dogs long, and viewpoints varied. In “There’s a lot of work being City Centre Airport, and advo- the end, council decided to close done by the city to encourage cates the reversal of city council’s People are welcome to bring their dogs for the entire two the airport, and it will do so in higher density development, less decisions and to return the City hours, but we will split up the different sizes between the rink stages by first closing the east brown field, more attractive, more Centre to full operation. and the fenced area around the rink so that the little dogs don’t runway and then the other over livable, more walkable city. It was “I don’t believe it. I’ve have to worry about getting trampled by large, racing dogs. time. pretty evident that given the value seen studies that the City of Dogs must be licensed, vaccinated, and neutered/spayed. “It’s always been polariz- of the airport as a tax generator Edmonton decided to ignore. I Thanks to Eastwood Community League President Norm ing,” says Ward 3 Councillor Ed and a employment source and could produce six independent Aldi and the Eastwood Community League, we have access to Gibbons, who proposed to phase everything else, it will be better as studies and in all cases, it’s been the rink all Summer and Fall for our dogs to have a safe and in the closure. “I voted to save it, a new development as a revital- shown that the City Centre exciting place to play. but I knew the vote would go 8-5 ized area.” Airport is best used as an airport. Darlene Taylor, K9 Behave Dog Trainer, is providing us to kill it, so I came in with a com- Gibbons also sees some ben- The economic impact outstrips with drop-in dog obedience classes at the rink at 8pm for $5.00 promise. It might be years before efit, with the immediate effect of the wildest proposals that the each. the second runway is shut down.” allowing high-rise buildings to mayor comes up with. But city We are also looking into having informal talks about various But how will it impact be built downtown and the con- council does not want an aviation pet concerns like the importance of spaying and neutering your our area? Opinions, again, are struction of the LRT and possible industry in Edmonton.” pet. very mixed. Councillor Tony NAIT expansion into the space. Regardless, the City is deter- There is no charge for participating in the Eastwood Caterina, who initially re-opened Noise in the neighbourhoods east mined to hear all sides when it Dog Club, but you are encouraged to purchase an Eastwood the airport debate, doesn’t see any of the airport will be reduced, and comes to planning the future of Community League Membership to help support the league. upside to the closure. in the long term, Daviss expects the property, says Daviss. “No. There is none. Even an improved quality of life due to “What’s critical is making with the information provided, increased services such as parks, sure that the communities are there are no concrete facts or recreational facilities, schools, and active in the planning. We’re analysis. It’s hypothetical.” housing. going to do something similar to Caterina doubts NAIT’s In terms of job losses, no one Fort Road with a liaison commit- plans for expansion to the area, is able to estimate any numbers, tee meeting with representatives although NAIT has stated that but Caterina expects our area will from each community. And then with the announcement, they are feel some impact. “It’s a good there would be discussions, open seriously looking into the possibil- question. I don’t know specifical- houses and face to face dialogue. ity. He also would prefer expan- ly, but many people who work at There were a lot of things that sion to air services at the airport, the airport live in the north east.” changed with the Fort Road with centralization of other trans- Losses could be mitigated development because of that. portation such as buses and trains through relocation of jobs to the People who are living there know to the site. International Airport, as well as what’s important to them.” However, on the other side, jobs in environmental clean up
ARTS ON THE AVE PRESENTS THE 4TH ANNUAL
The Avenue Initiative is a community based revitalization of 118th Ave avenue initiative from Nait to Northlands. The community has come revitalization together to work with the City to develop a council September approved strategy 25–27, 2009 that will create a safe, walkable community Kaleido Takes Over The Ave! for everyone. Don’t Miss... “No-Tie” Gala & Art Sale Blue Grass Pancake Breakfast Many thanks! Art Installations Thanks to everyone who volunteered Dancers on walls and rooftops at the Bloomin’ Garden Show, Avenue Street Arts Market Goes to the Dogs Large Item Pick Up Theatre Alley Music and Poetry and this summer at eastwoodfest! Edmontons’ Biggest Block Party & much more for everyone! All your work is what makes the community special! Pick up your Kaleido program at Myhers Music & The Carrot Coffeehouse Check out our website For information call Judy Allan 496-1913 artsontheave.org for complete festival programming www.avenueinitiative.ca 118 AVE, between 92-94 Streets
RAT CREEK PRESS SEPTEMBER 2009 3 118th Avenue becomes home to Nina Haggerty and condo tenants
MARI SASANO “We were very cogniscent of what the community wanted, You probably noticed a new and they wanted market hous- building going up on 118th ing,” says McDonald. Avenue, between 92 and 93 “If we make a little bit of Streets. There’s exciting news: money, that’s really good. We first, that it’s completed, second, can use that money for future that it’s the new home to the community economic develop- Nina Haggerty Centre, an art ment initiatives or social enter- workshop for developmentally prise ventures. I think we won’t disabled adults, and third, lose any money on it.” because it contains some very While there have been nice condos to house art-loving challenges—the construction tenants who want to be close to took place during the building the action. boom, followed by a weakened The condominiums are the economy—McDonald sees the brainchild of the Edmonton project as part of a plan that Inner City Housing Society, will stimulate investment in the which decided three years ago surrounding areas in the long to initiate a community eco- term. nomic development project on “I hope that it will further the Avenue. Executive Director help the sense of revitalization Cam McDonald explains that and help create an air of confi- a partnership with the Nina dence that people can come and Haggerty centre seemed to be put in new businesses. At the opportune. end of the day we want things “We did some research that will serve the community. and consulted the community To have people on the street and found out that the Nina and enjoying their neighbour- artists and people who enjoy the age a range of income levels in that there are already people in Haggerty Centre was looking hood.” arts who want to move into this the community, according to the community who are low for a new home.” The development is meant growing community, and we’re McDonald. income, and we can come in After working with archi- to appeal to artists and art- also looking for people in the “One of the messages we and build a small housing proj- tects and securing financing, lovers who will be able to take immediate area who may want want to send to the communi- ect that’s affordable and allows a concept was created that advantage of Alberta Avenue’s to sell their existing home and ties is that we want to help them to live in the commu- includes the Nina Haggerty growing arts scene and festivals, buy something a little smaller strengthen and revitalize the nity. A nice affordable housing Centre on the ground floor with the Alberta Avenue com- and newer.” community and this is one way project is not going to affect with two floors of one-bedroom munity hall across the street, Each suite is one bedroom to do that. We’re not always property values. And at the end condominiums above. The the Carrot and the Avenue with a den with balconies of going to do affordable housing; of the day, we have to revitalize entire project cost $6 million. Theatre nearby. As well, the varying size, with the largest we want to diversify.” out community in socially con- Nina Haggerty will take on Nina Haggerty centre will begin suites priced at slightly less than However, EICHS is still scious ways.” ownership of their space, and planning new programming for $250,000—these condos don’t committed to affordable hous- Condo sales will be the condominiums will be sold the community. qualify as affordable housing. ing projects in our area. though realtor Dave Harback, at market rates. “Really, we’re looking for This is important to encour- “We have to remember 780-451-3939
Current ward 3 will be divided Transit oriented development for next municipal elections meeting postponed The City of Edmonton Planning and Development Department MARI SASANO ran an announcement in the August 2009 edition of the Rat Creek Press for Stadium Station TOD Plan Community There’s going to be a change the next time you go to the poll to elect your city councilor: on July Workshop #3. 22, the City of Edmonton adopted an electoral system which divides the city into 12 electoral wards, double the number previous. Each smaller ward will now be represented by one councillor This workshop, originally scheduled for Wednesday August 26, rather than two. 2009, has been postponed until further notice. The workshop The mayor will still be elected city-wide, but citizens of any ward may contact councillors in will be rescheduled for a later date, likely late fall 2009. other wards with their concerns. Changes were put in place in consultation with citizens in order to improve local representation, increase accountability, reduce duplication, and lower costs for Interested citizens should keep checking the project’s website candidates running for office. for the latest information (http://www.edmonton.ca/city_ In our area, residents wesr of 97th Street (Spruce Avenue, Westwood) will be located in government/planning_development/stadium-station-transit- Ward 2, while those east of 97th (Alberta Avenue, Delton, Eastwood, Parkdale, Cromdale, oriented-development.aspx). Elmwood Park) will now be represented by Ward 7. The next municipal elections will take place October 18, 2010.
4 RAT CREEK PRESS SEPTEMBER 2009 BUSINESSBRIEFS wITH JAzz wyATT wisdom teeth out in 10 minutes
dental cabinet– Kingsway but even if there is need for a Kingsway dental Centre Dental Centre. A dental gum incision to be performed, 652 Kingsway garden Mall surgeon by trade, Dr. the process is still within Haymour has a light hand the 15-20 minutes range of Phone: 780-474-4887 and a great technique. Some time. And it doesn’t hurt! Dr. people believe there is a Haymour has other doctors Doug Elniski great deal of dental surgery and hygienists working at MLA Edmonton Calder This miracle would be involved in the operation of Kingsway Centre, as well. performed at Dr. Haymour’s extracting the wisdom teeth, Summer in Calder: Bombers and Blooms The Lancaster Bomber (below) is one of 7,377 built for use in the Second World War. In total, there are two remaining that fly. This Portuguese Café-Bar wine to season their card play- Vud and Joe put some time ing. People were composed and in to play with us so we better Bomber stopped in Calder at the Alberta Aviation Museum for the 100th Anniversary of powered flight in Canada. 12118 98 St. speaking impeccable English understand the games, and with no accent, so I was sure Joan, who manages the place Open 10-10 Monday through this must be second genera- had the grace to offer us some Thursday, Sunday tion Portuguese folk. When a good advice among drafts of Open 10-12 friday and new game started, I peeked at fresh beer offered to her cus- Saturday their cards and noticed how tomers. We had the pleasure to Phone: 780-477-5366 naturally everybody switched to meet her 15 year old daughter Portuguese and the laughs went Nice, later on. rolling as they enjoyed their Established in Edmonton It was Sunday afternoon and we game. 1976, the Portuguese Musical wanted a friendly place to go to I haven’t played a card Society has a brass band with for a bite to eat and card games. game in 30 years, so I asked for many of the Portuguese com- The Portuguese Cafe-Bar (part instructions and different game munity members involved in Photo of Henry Locke with the Lancaster Bomber. Photo credit: John Chalmers of Portuguese Musical Society) rules. Folks there were friendly: it and the overall atmosphere was the friendly environment they took us in with the hearth is pretty much family oriented: It is important to remember how aviation has affected our past and we landed in at the end. With warming attitude of the locals we didn’t see anybody smoking also, how it will shape our future. There will never be another plane a small menu serving espresso feeling good to see guests in a few hours spent there, and like the Lancaster; it was state of the art 60 years ago and today, is a and cafe latte, lemonade and enjoying their homey place: the senior people made a merry reminder of technology and change. other soft drinks, this place pictures of great Portuguese group with their cards, focused welcomes young folk as well. Medieval and Renaissance mostly at their games – impos- The Lancaster is particularly special to me because my Dad, Steve A wide selection of beers is world explorers were on the ing in a way – a serious note to Elniski, flew one. He was born in 1921 and flew his first mission in offered also, and here and there wall as well as pictures with the the whole place. 1941. Throughout his life, my Dad always talked about his service to somebody will get a glass of best Portuguese soccer teams. the Commonwealth with great pride and honour and how, upon his return to Canada, he was part of the greatest time of social change in the history of mankind.
Not only is Calder home to a historic airport and aviation museum, A clean tidy space, Dr. session and expected cleaning but it also has some incredibly beautiful residential areas. dr. Barbara Kozakiewicz Kozakiewicz’s office is shared instructions for the young ones with two other dental medics. as well. Two constituents of Calder, Sonny Krug and Helen Fritch, won third Professional Corporation place in the Edmonton competition, ‘Front Yards in Bloom.’ Your Just right close to Value Village store, this office has shorter home in the Wellington community truly represents the years of Park Plaza Shopping Centre hard work and dedication that you have put into making your front 11849 103 St. waiting lists, even so one should yard such a beautiful sight. Congratulations to you both! Phone: 780-479-8571 still expect one or two weeks waiting. We booked a cleaning Whether you spend the remainder of your summer in airplanes or in gardens, make the most of it, Calder!
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The Rat Creek Press is hosting made up of local and city-wide contact Harvey Voogd at a poetry slam on Sunday, celebrities. [email protected] or 780- September 27, from 4 to 6 pm The first hour will feature 474-2576. Depending on the at the Nina Haggerty Gallery, poets 17 and under and the number of contestants, prefer- 93 Street & 118 Avenue. A second hour will feature adult ence will be given to poets who poetry slam is a competition poets. Prizes will include $500 live in the Rat Creek Press dis- at which poets read or recite in cash, as well as other great tribution area. original work. The performance prizes. will be judged by a panel Interested poets should
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RAT CREEK PRESS SEPTEMBER 2009 5 seniors The need to hang out doesn’t stop at 20 (or 30, or 40, or 50…)
DAWN FREEMAN programs.
It’s a human need to connect to Pride Centre Seniors’ drop-In other people, especially people (9540 111 Ave) who are similar to you in some Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1-5pm way. And hanging out is not just The Pride Centre is dedicated for the kids. to offering an opportunity for Social isolation is a lack of gay, transgender and transsexual meaningful contact with others seniors a chance to connect and and is considered detrimental communicate in a safe and sup- to physical and mental health. portive atmosphere. They have Seniors may be even more at risk been running Seniors Drop-ins at becoming isolated than other for four years now and a have a age groups. Living longer, living number of regular attendees. alone after the death of a spouse, “Tuesday is our slow day reduced social networks, fewer where a person can chat or play children that may not live close games with others, or request by, and the onset of physical one-on-one counseling/talking conditions that affect mobility sessions,” says Jeff Bovee, Seniors may all be factors that can con- Coordinator for the Centre. tribute to loneliness and increas- “Thursday is party day. We tend ing isolation for elders. to get more people in and it has A recent study performed the atmosphere of an informal by the University of Chicago gathering. And whatever day you this year found older adults who choose, there is always coffee and feel the most isolated report cookies.” poorer health and more depres- Regular trips to such local Dawn Freeman sive symptoms than those who events as the Fringe festival and SENIOR dROP INS fRANK ANd JEff CELEBRATE fRANK’S BIRTHdAy AT THE THURSdAy PRIdE CENTRE SENIOR dROP-IN. feel the least isolated, while the the Pride parade are arranged HOw OLd, I ASKEd? 39, CAME THE REPLy, wITH A wINK! most socially connected ones for those attendees who want were more likely to report good to get out and about, as well as drop-in and there is no cost for really wanted to be able to offer Edmonton’s dynamic seniors. health. (Source: www.futurity. the occasional road-trip – this the program. something for the seniors in our Join the library for tea, org/health-medicine). A study year they went to the Devonian neighbourhood.” Attendance has refreshments, and good on the effects of social isolation Gardens. Alberta Avenue Seniors been sporadic so far, she says, company. Keep checking and loneliness on the health of Even more important drop-In but the word is still getting out the library website or notice older women completed by the though is the support the group Thursdays, 12 pm-2 pm there. “Things can be slow to board for other senior events. University of Manitoba in 1999 brings to each other. Alberta Ave Community League start sometimes, but that’s no came to similar conclusions. “We are there to encour- (9210 118 Ave) excuse for not doing them.” Crystal Kids Seniors’ drop- While certainly no cure-all, age each other to follow our Every Thursday from The league is committed to In (8718 118 Ave) seniors’ drop-in programs are dreams,” says Bovee, “as well 12-2pm is offered as senior time offering this service for seniors. Wednesdays one piece in solving the puzzle as to help find solutions to the at the Alberta Avenue commu- Please drop in any Thursday or 11:30am-12:45pm of isolation. Whether they offer obstacles that stand in the way nity league. Seniors are invited call the office at 780-477-2773. Seniors come together weekly access to resources, free lunch or of them.” to drop in, play shuffle board, If you wish to be a senior host to catch up on the latest a chance to chat or play games, The Centre also offers floor curling or cards, and con- for this drop-in, contact Jodi at gossip, to play pool or ping- they are a way that seniors can outreach to seniors who find nect with others over a provided the league office. pong or to watch an episode develop connections within it difficult to leave their homes lunch free of charge. of the much-cherished their community and fulfill that – making sure they can get to “We started this about Sprucewood Library Seniors’ “Waltons.” human need to connect with doctors’ appointments or to the two months ago,” says Jodi Tea (11555 95 St) others. Listed below are some of store when they need to. Doesburg, Facility Coordinator Tuesday, Nov 10, 10 am-4 pm our community senior drop-in All seniors are welcome to at the league, “Because our board Come and celebrate
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6 RAT CREEK PRESS SEPTEMBER 2009 Seniors Honouring seniors
CORA MCLACHLAN community, some who have have met my four grandparents. But more than the mate- For me, connection to seniors – been here all their lives. My grandparents, from both rial traditions, I have a sense those who presently live in my A few months ago I met a When my husband and I my mom’s and dad’s side, have of hope through hearing their neighbourhood among others cheerful woman in the cereal moved into the Parkdale neigh- provided me a sense of where I stories. Although life may have in my life – is a grounding section of the 118th Avenue bourhood three years ago, I felt come from, as well as an appre- been different for my grand- force. I need them to pass their Safeway who passed on a like I had come full circle. I ciation for many little things parents as far as technology wisdom and their life experi- traditional cornmeal recipe to was fascinated to find out my in life. I have learned the value goes, they went through all the ences on to me. When my me. She described in detail own grandmother had lived of growing my own garden, human struggles, issues, and husband and I walk our dog, what to eat with it, and said just three houses south of the knowledge on how to stretch different phases of life, some we often see seniors tending her parents had brought the Carrot Café in the 1940s. Her resources (a valuable thing these of which I am just coming yards full of colourful flowers recipe from “the old country.” parents, immigrants from the days), and inherited a connec- to terms with, or haven’t yet and beautiful gardens. Sitting I was really appreciative of Ukraine, had moved into the tion to things like beekeeping, begun. They have a perspective down to write this article, I this moment of connection city from a farm on the prairies. sewing, knitting, and crochet- on life that brings me peace. think of the seniors that live on between us, and came home My grandma was actually living ing, not to forget appreciation The Avenue and surround- my block, from various cultural smiling. I was reminded that I in the house off 118th Avenue for jelly salads, apple pies, and ing neighbourhoods have some- backgrounds, and feel blessed live in a neighbourhood filled when she dated my grandpa, homemade dinner buns. These thing that newer suburbs don’t: to be surrounded by that. And with history and culture. Many who lived over on 50th street. are traditions I intend to carry a rich history, made more alive I think I’ll go call one of my seniors and elders live in our I know I am fortunate to and pass on. by the seniors who reside here. grandparents now, too. Carrot to host seniors’ open stage in October
MARI SASANO she hopes that it will encour- and we’re hoping that we can age older people to claim the make it part of the day.” When Ann Jones mentioned Carrot as another space where According to Jones, isola- the idea of an afternoon of they can become involved in tion is a specific problem for music by seniors, her kids were the community. many older people, so this is skeptical. Hours of Ukrainian “It should be fun, in an also a way for seniors who have polkas? How entertaining atmosphere that is safe. The something in common to make would that be? She just open mic on Saturdays that is connections. laughed. happening now, people from “I’ve seen that happen at “Many of our famous acts, all walks of life—people just off Satruday open mic! Somebody musicians, and bands are now the street, or people who have will come in and say, “Well, 60 years old and even older! been musicians all their life— I sing, but I don’t have And they’re not slowing down. it doesn’t matter. They can anyone to accompany me.” Seniors are doing more than go up there, and we applaud And they’ve connected with they’ve ever done. We’re not anyone who has the courage to someone who plays guitar or aging quite as gracefully as we step on the stage, and they’re piano. These are the things that used to! Which I think is a supported here for that. It’s a happen here, and to have that good thing.” place of respect, and especially happen for seniors would be Jones has been volunteer- for seniors that’s important great.” ing at the Carrot for a number because sometimes we’re not “I’ve been a long term care of years, and has worked the the most valued members of manager, so many times we regular open mic nights on society.” have had people come in and Saturdays. So when the oppor- Like all open stages, the volunteer to come and play for tunity to organize and host an format will be casual and wel- our population, many of them afternoon event specifically for comes all comers. seniors. And they have ranged seniors came up, she jumped “The way it happens, from country singing to accor- at it. A call for artists has been people can show up and we put dion polka to barbershop type put out, and the first Thursday their names in. As they come things. I’m hoping for an eclec- afternoon event is scheduled for in, they perform in that order. tic mix, a cross section. And October. People have 10 or 15 minutes, I’m sure we’ll get that!” “It’s so much fun. The depending on how busy it is. Interested musicians, age talent we have is amazing, and We’re looking at 1pm to 4pm 55 and more, should contact the courage to get up and do on Thursdays, the Farmer’s Ann Jones at 780-752-4867 their thing!” she says. And Market is happening that day [email protected]
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RAT CREEK PRESS SEPTEMBER 2009 7 New food strategy promotes self-sufficiency
currently offers com- “Changes to our com- to the steady sponsorship of munity breakfasts munity outreach mission utilities, food and supplies, and suppers from concerning food were made along with the time and skill October to June, free to specifically accommodate of volunteers and the facili- of charge. Ainsworth these new initiatives,” said ties of the fairly new church also fine-tuned the Ainsworth. “Rather than just hall. An effort of the Anglican syllabus to include a providing free meals on a Diocese of Edmonton, the Collective Kitchen weekly basis, we’re teaching construction of the $1 mil- and a Junior Chef the people of our community lion, multi-purpose space series in order to to provide for themselves. I offers flexible options from a encourage individu- already see a quiet dignity and sit-down meal for 100 people als to become more self respect that wasn’t there to an active game of dodge self-sufficient. The before. The old proverb ‘Give ball in the main hall, or a programs cut a broad a man a fish and you feed him bustling kitchen of 12 prepar- swath across the com- for a day. Teach a man to fish, ing take home meals for their munity demographics and you feed him for a life- families. with an opportunity time’ certainly applies in this Free community meals for all ages and abili- situation.” provided by the church are ties to join and learn. The transition from just still on the go as well. On The Collective offering “freebies” to teach- the second Thursday of the Kitchen opens the ing people to feed themselves month, women’s suppers doors to cooking has ultimately changed the begin at 6:00 p.m. Starting healthy meals for the dynamics of participation and in October, breakfasts resume entire family. On the interaction. The numbers on the second and fourth second Wednesday have decreased at the com- Saturdays and the community evening of the month, plimentary community meals supper begins on the third both men and women as many of the former diners Friday of the month. are guided through are no longer just looking “St. Faith is going in the process of cook- for a handout from St. Faith. the right direction for what ing four entrees each. Ainsworth is pleased to report the community needs at For $3 per person in that the new programs tend to this time,” said Ainsworth. their household, par- fill quickly. “Establishing basic building ticipants take home “We would like to start blocks for life learning gives hearty fare such as a Collective Kitchen, during more than one free meal ever baked chicken and the daytime hours, specifically could. It allows us to touch rice, veggie and lentil adapted for seniors should people’s lives in different ways soup, chili con carne we have the interest,” said and to develop relationships Kelly Kelly Fowler and sweet and sour Ainsworth. on new levels.” pork. Ainsworth attributes the THE THURSdAy AfTERNOON JR. CHEf PROgRAM AT ST. fAITH INSTILLS A BOUNTy Of LIfE Pre-teens become success of the food programs SKILLS IN INNER CITy TEENS. JR. CHEf IS ONE Of MANy CULINARy OffERINgS AT THE Junior Chefs on ANgLICAN PARISH THAT HAS CAPTUREd THE COMMUNITy’S ATTENTION ANd COMMITMENT Thursday afternoon TO LEARNINg vALUABLE LIfE SKILLS. when they spend Senior-size me: Prepare healthy meals just the right two hours preparing, cooking and eating size and nutritional balance for senior appetites. If you are KELLY FOWLER Wendy Ainsworth, it’s hard their culinary cre- interested in a Collective Kitchen especially for seniors, please to put a price on the benefits ations. Starting with simple call Rev. wendy Ainsworth at (780) 477-5931. She needs a Taking a hands-on approach reaped from the current snacks and dishes, the boys minimum six participants to start a special group this fall! to feeding families in the agenda. and girls also learn about food inner city, the Anglican parish “Hunger and nutri- safety, smart shopping and the of St. Faith has implemented tion continue to be sizeable Canada Food Guide. From Cook outside the box: Calling all Junior High teens! an alternative food strategy issues in the inner city,” preparation to clean-up, the Leave the boxed macaroni on the shelf. Come and learn how with programs in place to said Ainsworth. “By creating Junior Chefs learn skills that to make yummy, healthy meals and a whole lot more. If you teach adults and teenagers opportunities for individuals will last a lifetime. how to cook nutritious meals and families to learn how to All food program dates would like to be a part of the Junior Chef Program this fall, for themselves, and to provide feed themselves we’ve seen a are strategically set from please call wendy at (780) 477 – 5931. supplemental food sources to tremendous shift for the better October to June, falling their monthly budget. The in attitude, motivation, self- between pay periods and assis- for more information on the parish or the food programs, innovative methods have been worth and overall commit- tance cheques when budgets received with resounding ment to improvement.” tend to get tight; and in the please contact: enthusiasm from the Located just off of Alberta case of the Junior Chefs, the Rev. wendy Ainsworth, Rector community, and according to Avenue on 117th Avenue series coincides with the early St. faith Anglican Church the parish rector, the Reverend and 93rd Street, St. Faith’s dismissal day of school. The Rat Pack
When you gotta go By Gier
Here’s the deal: we all know places then they were before, and movie theaters—I’m sure you Talk like a pirate? that ladies seem to pee a lot while they’re at it put in proper all have had experience in that. more than men, right? So let’s locks. If you go to the washroom the Aye, mateys! examine that fact shall we? Ask If you walk into the Oilers thing is the few minutes you By Ellison any doctor if you don’t believe stadium bathrooms you will still spend in there you will never get me, but women have smaller say that they have lots of stalls. again. bladders than men do, hence Okay, now think of the thou- Then again, you should go Coming up is international Talk Like a Pirate day. I remember the reason for going a bit more sands of people there are coming before the movie or show starts. the last 19th of September… it was French class and I was trying often. into the two or three wash- So now you read that sentence to have a French and pirate accent. Everybody laughed and But if walk you into a rooms. Let’s just say lineups are you are going to think I’m some almost fell out of their chairs. This MUST have been some women’s washroom you will see dreadful and you will probably right, but you’re also going to form of mutiny. walking the plank and all that other stuff was there are not a lot of stalls com- miss the first few minutes of the go “Hurry! hurry! hurry! Or I’ll unnecessary and pretty much impossible because French was the pared to what men’s washrooms concert, show, or game you have miss the show!” No! I still think last period of the day. By the way, “ all that other stuff’’ would have. Why is this when men use been watching. you can go at the same speed be things that you could find on www.thepiratesrealm.com/pirate it less often than ladies? Why do Once you get back to your and not have to keep the other talk.html. I recommend that website to spice up the 19th of the managers and owners use seat you are going to be annoyed person waiting. September. Remember, the pirates only set sail for us once a year. their stand up mens toilets more that you didn’t see that small So the basic line is go to than ladies toilets? I don’t know. part that makes the enjoyment the washroom at a regular pace til’ next month, But I only think it’s fair if the of the show, and to be honest and don’t have to keep another Ellison building owners make women’s you are going to think you have 1,000,000, people waiting! washrooms twice as big in public been ripped off. Same deal for
8 RAT CREEK PRESS SEPTEMBER 2009 HATS ON! Back to school in style
MATTHEW BOUDREAU
“Cock your hat – angles are attitudes.” Frank Sinatra
Rock a bowler hat. Not just for Charlie Chaplin and humorous dandies, the bowler is a strong statement toning down formality. Whether you’re bringing it back old school or listening to New Wave beats, wear it well with attitude. Capped off in plaid or black, wearing the right hat can give certain distinguished air of confidence. These are not the hats of today: the clichéd days of the atypical ball cap that you wore pulled backwards are over. Instead, BLOUTy, 22, IHUMAN SENIOR yOUTH fROM LIBERIA, MULTIMEdIA ARTIST ANd vintage inspired caps are showing off their versatility and dESIgNER fOR HIS UP ANd COMINg OUT Of ELEMENT LABEL. IS MOdELLINg A adaptability for lads and ladies, being worn with nearly PLAId PAPERBOy CAP ANd HIS OwN T-SHIRT fROM HIS OUT Of ELEMENT LABEL. everything. Finding the perfect vintage or vintage-inspired hat doesn’t have to be a pricey affair. Edmonton along the rest of the world is struggling with the global economic reces- sion, so put on your hats and look towards your neigh- bourhood thrift store, flea market or church bazaar to find a vintage or retro inspired hat that is right for you. Your face shape determines the appropriate hat for you. If you have a longer, slimmer face shape, try one with a lower crown such as a top hat or a fedora. For round faces I would recommend a hat with a short crown and RyAN, 22, SENIOR IHUMAN a decently-sized rim. Oval face shapes can get away with yOUTH ANd HIP HOP nearly any hat style—of course, wear one that is for you PROdUCER. IS MOdELLINg or it could very well collect dust and be a part of another A vINTAgE INSPIREd PLAId generation’s heirloom collection. Vintage style does not STUSSy fEdORA, fOUNd have to be dusty and something from grandpa’s closet. ON LOCATION AT IHUMAN. Depending on what you wear your hat with, you can change the dynamic of an entire ensemble if you are care- ful what clothing and styles you choose to wear it with. Walk the halls and head back to school in style, recession proof. Guaranteed. Clash well with confidence! Playing up on pattern is a fun way for the guy or gal who is confident and doesn’t BRIANNA, 24, IHUMAN STAff ANd take himself too seriously. JOCELyN, 26. IHUMAN STAff ANd vISUAL ARTIST. IS BREAKdANCER. IS wEARINg HER OwN wEARINg THE ACId gREEN SHIRT ANd BLACK vEST CLOTHES. IS POSINg wITH CHELSEA ANd All photos by Matthew Boudreau, taken on location at wITH AN EdwARdIAN INSPIREd HAT fROM vALUE iHuman By HERSELf wEARINg A BLACK PINSTRIP vILLAgE. HALLOwEEN SAvERS, $6.99 PAPERBOy CAP fROM vALUE vILLAgE. $ 2.99. driving an ETS bus for george williams is not just a career, but an adventure
JOHN ZAPANTIS Everybody was nervous during when I got back to the garage, I boy, they the first day. After four weeks mentioned it to a couple of driv- were up Veteran ETS bus driver George of training you practice this and ers and they said, well they heard there. Williams, 56, will tell you himself you practice that. There’s always that sometime within a couple of They that driving a bus is only a small someone looking over your shoul- days ago.” actually aspect of his responsibility while der to look to see, but that one Apparently, word got around had their serving his passengers. day, when they say ‘okay here’s that the doctor’s appointment guns The most important aspect your running board.’ You’re excuse got you a free ride. pointed of his job is the challenge of how doing this route at six o’clock “It’s quite hilarious how and they he handles each and every passen- in the morning. It’s quite nerve no one heard that and all of the went in ger’s situation, determining the wracking. Although the training sudden within a month, every- the back final outcome of where he stands is very good. They do prepare body had a doctor’s appointment doors, while transporting riders to and you well for it.” at that time, within one or two because from their respective destinations. In some aspects of his previ- weeks, it was rampant throughout I had George was born in Flin ous driver training, it’s helped the city. It multiplied. It just went opened
Flon Manitoba. He’s the son of him to deal more effectively while bang, bang, bang.” them for Zapantis John a miner and a homemaker, the negotiating the fares. Two years ago, quick think- them.” youngest of five children. He George has seen his fair share ing and his ability to remain calm One reversed positions and they didn’t has been with his spouse for 29 of riders who at times couldn’t benefited George and his passen- of the worst comedy of errors that realize it was the same driver. So years. From the age of 16 when afford to board the bus because gers while preventing a dangerous occurred was when Williams was now the blond guy was pushing he’d acquired his drivers license, of unfortunate circumstances, situation from turning tragic. driving when he’d misinformed the dark haired guy and they George always gotexcited about Williams says, “Well, they teach Two riders who were fighting— someone that a specific route came up to me and said, “Excuse being behind the wheel of a vehi- you this in training. They will and one carried a knife. Williams bus would be arriving at that bus me, we didn’t have fare to get cle. His passion to drive became a tell you that there will be certain said, “So I quickly grabbed the stop. Williams said, “Somebody back to the coliseum.” I just non-stop addiction. stories out there that you’ll hear. radio with the tone of my voice wants to go someplace and you killed myself laughing, because Williams says, “I always The city will actually leave it so the whole bus wouldn’t hear tell them, “Well get off at this they had changed positions. enjoyed driving. One of the up to the bus driver to make a me, but without scaring every- stop.” Then you wonder how So they had actually stolen the major jobs that I had, I was a firm decision. They do want us body, I grabbed the radio and I long they stood there waiting for wheelchair, or borrowed if from sales representative for a wire to embrace the fares, but at the announced to Bill Seimans the that bus that never arrives at that somebody. I didn’t know were it company, covering two provinc- same time, they don’t want us to inspector, I said, “Bill there’s a stop, but there’s nothing you can came from. I would not let them es. So I did a lot of driving every leave anybody stranded in certain knife that has surfaced in the back do, once you drive away.” on the bus, I said, “Come on you week. I was either in Lethbridge, situations. I think the worst part of the bus. His exact words were, The funniest thing that’s guys, you can fool some people, or Fort St. John B.C., up to Fort about it is, you see the same ages “I’ll upgrade that immediately. ” ever happened to him on the job, but you’re not going to fool me McMurray, throughout two coming up with the same help of Within two minutes, there must involved a guy with darker hair on this one. So that was quite provinces with that career. I’ve some kind. The first few months, have been four police cars with pushing a blond haired guy in a hilarious.” always enjoyed driving.” I guess you’re a little more sym- their lights flashing there and it wheelchair. The two unfortunate- His efforts and contributions His passion for driving pathetic. Nowadays, maybe I’m just shows us how fast they can ly had no bus fare. “They came over the years have been greatly would be taken to a higher and a little rougher on some of them, come if we need them. They up to me and said they didn’t appreciated not only by his pas- much rewarding level. In 1991, because you just get that way.” take knives very seriously on the have money and how can you sengers, but employers at the he enrolled for the Edmonton Williams tells one story: transit bus. They apprehended deny somebody in a wheelchair? Edmonton Transit System. He Transit driver training program. “The passenger got on my bus the guys really fast. They carried So I remember the blond guy. has been awarded various public His first route as a bus driver one time and he said they had them off in the police car.” I The blond guy was sitting down, service pins for perfect atten- was driving from Millwoods, to go to a doctor’s appointment. drove away and luckily nobody so I accommodated them and I dance, clean driving and addi- northbound to downtown. I thought well geez, you can’t was hurt, but I just remem- took them, I think to Abbotsfield, tional accolades that place him at Reflecting on that day, Williams miss a doctor’s appointment. So bered, when his words were, “I’ll and then I was back there a the top ranks among efficient and said, “We were nervous as heck. you don’t have a bus fare. Well upgrade that immediately,” and couple of hours later. They had courteous ETS drivers in our city.
RAT CREEK PRESS SEPTEMBER 2009 9 dog talk wITH dARLENE TAyLOR Me, old? Prove it! OwNER Of K9 BEHAvE
According to the veterinarian, behaviour he became more confi- Their teeth and nails need atten- dogs and cats over the age of dent and the joy of our lives. We tion more often. seven are considered seniors. My would go on terrier turns seven in December long walks and I came to the realization and I would that I have three senior dogs! I throw snow- had to face this reality and what balls into it means with my oldest, who the snow will be 15 in December. He’s bank and gotten slower, sleeps longer and he would a lot deeper, can’t quite see or dive in after hear as well—I think it may be them and Buterman Jan selective!-– and gets tired faster. I make every can tell his arthritis bothers him attempt to more some days than others, not retrieve it. MARvIN POLIS fILMS COMMUNITy vOLUNTEER ANd MUSICIAN MAT only by how active he is but how He would HALTON AT THE CARROT fOR A NEw PORTAL dEvELOPEd By THE badly he limps and how often he balance a CITy Of EdMONTON TO PROMOTE ANd CELEBRATE COMMUNITIES loses his balance. He is the last to tennis ball at ANd THE ARTS greet me when I come home as the edge of he wakes up and then struggles to the bathtub stand and begin to walk. I know or wading how he feels. It takes a bit of will pool then let power to shake off the stiffness it go, as it and encourage the body to begin rolled down Taylor Darlene moving, albeit under protest. the side and I did not realize how old into the tub dOgMA THE SENIOR dOg Dogma was until a young man or water he would chase it. But I do enjoy their com- said to me, “Where is Dogma? I The girls show little sign of pany and they’ve got the routine, remember him when I was just slowing down: Karma, always such as it is – or should I say a little boy.” This gentleman hard working and full of love that isn’t? It’s down to a science so certainly was not a little boy she shares with family and with they are easy to care for. But any longer. It reminded me of a the residents of a seniors build- we still practice the old tricks time when the neighbourhood ing; and Stix the bouncy terrier and every once in a while we children would come over and who gives 110% to everything introduce something new to the remove his collar so that he could she does. Maybe they sleep a little girls. They are more than willing play with them. I would come more and move a little slower, to learn and show off – unlike home to find him lying on the but don’t we all as we age? Dogma, who tells me he is front steps with no collar – so The vet visits are a bit more retired and done with that non- I knew. Then other memories frequent as they get chiropractic sense. come flooding back of a dog adjustments, and any suspicious adopted from the shelter: a dog lumps, bumps, or behavior are Darlene Taylor, K9 Behave who was scared, could not be reason for an appointment. 780-915-0213, Ayden Dunnigan petted and was too skinny. With Karma is on pills for her heart [email protected] PUPUSA fESTIvAL clicker training and study of dog and all take joint supplements.
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10 RAT CREEK PRESS SEPTEMBER 2009 an avenue A cultured moment with Spotlight on homesteader wITH CARISSA HALTON the Avenue Homesteader Carisma Church
On Sunday afternoons at for you, I’m going to check not agitate! Wait 3 hours to SPOTLIGHT the Old Halton Homestead, on my batches (one is in the check for firmness. When on In last month’s column I Mama Halton would pull two crock-pot and another in a thick, place in fridge to further the Churches mentioned prayer requests. Please large yogurt containers from thermos) after I run through thicken. wITH dEANNA COx do not hesitate to email me with the fridge and, under intense the details. This basic recipe Yogurt can be flavoured your requests, I will be visiting scrutiny from her six kids, can be found in multiple with fresh or canned fruit after many congregations who would serve up eight equal portions. sources, however I’m working yogurt is made, or you may Nestled in the Parkdale Cromdale love to pray for you. I have a Legend says, each child would from the books: The Backyard add 1 Tablespoon of jam or community at 8401 114 Ave., specific prayer request I’d like grab their share and move Homestead by Carleen syrup to bottom of containers the Carisma Church finds its to offer up this month. It’s for a off greedily to their separate Madigan and Country Wisdom before adding the milk mix- home. Nearby residents might courageous mother, daughter, wife corners. Some would eat the and Know how by Editors of ture. mention that the sound of angels and friend. Her name is Penny. coveted treat quickly: you Storey Books. This is the routine I fol- fill the air waves each Sunday at She has an inoperable tumor in never know who’ll jump you! lowed three hours ago and 10 am as hymns of praise resound her brain. She is the definition of Others would go slow, and Prep: Make sure all utensils now it is time to check on in both English as the ‘Inhalers’ finished, the are sterilized in the dishwasher my yogurt’s status. If you and Portuguese. ‘Savorers’ exaggeratingly licked or by boiling for one minute. don’t mind waiting, I’ll be a Carisma is a small the yogurt from their spoons. Yogurt may come from the minute… church with a huge The taunting usually meant interaction of bacteria, heat It is a sad day at the heart. Its diversity someone got hurt. and milk, but it’s only a certain Halton Homestead. Seems and uniqueness Yogurt was a big deal for kind of bacteria you want to I may be forever doomed to are reflected in a large family living with one grow! supermarket yogurt treats. All the wide range of income. It doesn’t come cheap. 1. Heat/Scald 4 cups I’ve got in my containers is fla- nationalities that So when I read that it’s pos- of milk – whatever milk fat voured warm milk. However, have joined together sible to make yogurt at home you choose – to 180 F over since I am an optimist and one in friendship to offer with milk, milk powder and medium/high heat. of the books does say to leave a variety of resources
a tiny amount of yogurt with 2. Remove from heat and overnight, I’m going to sleep to our communities. www.carismachurch.org active bacteria, I was pretty add 1/3 skim milk powder (If on it and check it in the morn- When you PASTORS PEdRO ANd RUTE PIRES stoked to try it. you want to sweeten yogurt, ing. Stay tuned! enter, you will be There are at least a half now add about 1/3 C of sweet- greeted. You will be dozen ways to make my hus- ener like honey, maple syrup, (8 hours later) welcomed and you will be intro- love and strength. To learn more band’s family’s most beloved sugar or artificial sweetener). As I opened my yogurt jars duced. All of this with very open about her fight check out her treat . You can make yogurt 3. Let mixture cool to 90 this morning, I was treated to arms I might add. In need of a blog at http://www.pennysfight. by putting your milk out in F- 120 F (this step can be sped the smell of sweet… jam and hug? You’ve definitely come to the blogspot.com/. She welcomes your the sun. You can make it by up by putting mixture in a sour milk. I’ve been skunked right place! When this congrega- prayers not only for herself but putting milk over your wood chilled bowl in the fridge). again! tion worships, you feel it to your for her three young children and burner. You can make it in 4. Whisk in 1 rounded My sources give a number bones. There are classes for all ages devoted husband. III John 2 says, the oven and in the crock-pot tablespoon of plain yogurt of reasons for milk not thick- and a growing amount of toddlers “I pray that you may prosper in and in a thermos. It all sounds with active bacteria (I picked ening: who freely walk or crawl giving all things and be in health, just as cheap and easy. up single serving containers at - Too little “starter” yogurt great assistance to Lead Pastor your soul prospers.” Well, I have Turns out, it’s not as easy the grocery store) - “Starter” bacteria was inactive Pedro Pires, who will swoop them been a witness to awesome healing as I thought. Tonight I’m on - Incubation temperature was up mid-sermon allowing their miracles and that’s what we want my third attempt. On my first A. FOR CROCK-POT: heat too hot or cold voices to also be heard! Together for Penny! try I managed to burn the crock-pot on low until hot - Milk was too hot or cold with his wife Ruth, they have Please join with me in yogurt. The second try ended to touch. Place mixture in when “starter” yogurt was devoted the last decade to building September/October as we visit with a gelatinous, sour mixture containers that have tight added Carisma from what had been for- the CornerStone Baptist Church that was okay with curry but closing lids (glass jars used for - Utensils were not sterilized merly the Portuguese Pentecostal at 10240 115 Ave. Sunday not passable on its own—the canning work great) and place Frankly that’s a lot of pos- Church of Edmonton. school commences at 10 am with texture was a little like phlegm, these in crock-pot. Cover and sibilities and, at least for this Pastor Pires shares the sermon at 11 am. Tentatively so it didn’t go down real easy. turn off heat. Over the next year, I’m going to accept fail- spotlight with many. From the October/November’s spotlight This will be my final three hours, turn on heat to ure. But perhaps you will have women’s ministry to the ever- will highlight United Church of attempt. A failure tonight ‘low’ every hour for 10 minute more luck. cool youth ministry to the always Canada on 82 street. Thank you means that the Legend of the stints. Place containers in the And after reflection vibrant music ministry you are for your emails and encourage- Halton Yogurt Sundays will fridge to further thicken. through the night, there is sure to find your niche. Check ment. Let me know if you’d like soon become our reality—with an option besides supermar- out their website at www.carisma- your place of worship to be in the a growing family, I can’t afford B. FOR THERMOS: Pour ket brands. I think I’ll buy a church.org for further information spotlight! yogurt as an everyday thing. mixture into pre-heated (I yogurt maker appliance; lim- or better yet just drop by and see To keep the tension high boiled it) thermos then do ited storage be damned! for yourself! [email protected]
My Sister-in-Law Anna Maria Caligiuri By Bernice Caligiuri Beautiful flowers. My sister-in-law Has beautiful flowers, It’s a wonder to behold, Such wonderful colors, Of red, yellow and gold, She’s up at the crack of dawn, Watering, and pruning them all, She loves her colorful flowers, And she has statues of guardian Angels watching them all.
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Untitled-26 1 8/11/09 1:19:15 PM The garden diva bids you good rest!
the Garden TGD has been looking for her garden. The zucchini is always Diva sense in the bottom of the gin ripe and don’t come any faster wITH CHERyL wALKER bottle again? Pulling too much than you can eat them, and creeping bellflower has caused no one ever picks the last of her to go round the bend? their tomatoes in a blizzard. Very well, dear readers, it is fall. Ah, Dear Reader. Winter: a There is a small bit of weed- Fall is both a sad and tri- time of year when your garden ing, and not a single thistle. In PETER GOLDRING umphant time of year for gar- magically enlarges to fit every a winter garden, you do not Member of Parliament deners. TGD begins to under- plant you wish, and USFDA spend a Saturday evening troll- Edmonton East stand that her days of coffee gardening zones don’t matter ing for pictures of the rotten in the garden are almost over, a fig. In a winter garden, aza- beetle that is eating your roses. but she has managed to keep leas (zone 5) grow to be 4 feet Indeed, in a winter garden, All Party Agreement On The Outdoors the non-gardening dogs from around here in zone 3. The seed there are no beetles, and the eating another zucchini plant. and plant catalogues arrive, and roses always smell like roses. While Parliament is seen by many as a partisan place, much of the work The lilies have been spectacular your winter garden explodes (Unlike summer rose gardens, that takes place is done in non-partisan fashion by Members of Parliament this year, with blooms as big as with colour. The colours of which are often as scentless as coming together at Committees and informal groups to work for the common dinner plates, but the Brussels your plants always match, and a our fair premier giving his good of the country. sprouts for the Trés Wonderful nothing suffers from powdery stump speech!) Garden Diva husband have been mildew or blight. Full sun plants If you excuse me, TGD an abject failure. Work begins has to sacrifice her self respect One such group is the Outdoors Caucus, which has about 80 members. grow in the deepest of shade. to pick up in the fall. There are No gardener has to sacrifice and give the ants another shot The mission of the caucus is “to entrench in law fishing, hunting, trapping annuals to pull up and compost, their organic gardening virtues of Doctor Doom before she and shooting sports as acceptable, traditional, environmentally- sustainable beds to mulch, perennials to to combat the giantess-sized starts planning the winter outdoor heritage activities with a safety credo and a conservation ethic as move around, bulbs to plant. ants with something called garden (that is ant-free). our highest priorities.” But all of this, dear reader, is Doctor Doom, and if you did, Wishing you months of joy merely a precursor to the very the chemical you use would be in your winter garden. About Members of the caucus are working together across party lines to ensure best time of year for a gardener. about as safe as being a conser- four months in fact, until that Canadians continue to have reasonable access to federally managed Winter. vative politician in Alberta. TGD plants her tomatoes public lands and waters to enjoy traditional outdoor heritage activities. They What’s that you say? You There are, put quite simply, again. also want to increase awareness of the economic importance of outdoor don’t believe me? You think that no problems in TGD’s winter Happy (winter) gardening. heritage activities to Canada's economy, and to support the growth of outdoor activities, heritage businesses and jobs.
They feel it is important to preserve and promote the traditional Canadian This little piggy went to market outdoor heritage activities and the environmental stewardship ethic upon which they are based, and to support multiple sustainable uses and hood in the last few decades. to $200 they will make you a management of public lands, waters, fish, wildlife and habitat, based on He replied with a smile, “Oh, whole roast pig, depending on sound science and professional natural resource tenets, for the benefit of all The Daring Diner yes—lots!”, noting that it was how many you are planning to Canadians. wITH ANgIE KLEIN much cleaner now. I stopped feed. All of these varied meats in at what I thought would be on their menu are available Another goal of the caucus is to dispel myths, identify obstacles to recruit- a quiet time of day, and was by the pound or in take-out ment of those who wish to participate, and eliminate unnecessary barriers to Where’s the beef? That’s fortunate enough to get a peek combos served with chow mein participation and wise use, to ensure sustainability and enjoyment of our something you won’t hear at the kitchen where a staff and fried rice. You can get three egg rolls for a twoonie and all traditional Canadian outdoor heritage activities. around the counter at THE of five rushed busily around BBQ HOUSE on 118th Ave. making homemade wontons, their combos are under $8. The They don’t serve it, but if you dry ribs and watching the deep prices included GST, but they Parliamentarians working together to preserve our natural heritage and are looking for some of the best BBQ pit work its magic. I was accept cash only. I would have to encourage the enjoyment of our great ideas seems like a good idea to me. BBQ pork I have ever tasted, given sumptuous samples of loved to have stayed longer to you need look no more. home-made Chinese Honey chat, but the customers just What do you think? This little deli-style res- Ham Sausage with its sweet kept coming in, all saying the taurant has been in business notes of five spice and of course same thing: that it’s the best 780-495-3261 www.petergoldring.ca for 20 years. Tony Yeung has their amazing BBQ pork, all BBQ you can get, better than been the owner/operator for made without MSG. They anything in Chinatown. most of those, having acquired also serve chicken and duck. I So here’s to longevity, Poverty by Sharon E. Riley it when his cousin moved back opted to bring a whole duck may the BBQ HOUSE still be to China. With that kind of ($21.80) home and round out around when we write a salute Beans and macaroni, potatoes, too, time spent on the border of the meal with a homemade to our 20th anniversary! All starting to taste like a worn out shoe. Alberta Avenue and Spruce veggie stir fry and some rice. If Until next time… Happy Reheated potatoes, leftover beans, Avenue, I asked if he had seen a whole duck isn’t going to be Eating. Another hole in my one pair of jeans. many changes in the neighbor- big enough for you, for $100 Where do I turn to? What should I do? The month is only three quarters through. Maybe somehow there will be a way To buy a small treat when it comes payday, But, for now what I think would be best, Is a new bar of soap and a tube of Crest. King’s Kidz Christian Preschool
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12 RAT CREEK PRESS SEPTEMBER 2009 Tracking birds, tracing roots and puzzling out mechanical problems – A life driven by curiosity which provide a wonderful Resident habitat to many types of birds. Profile “The neighbours’ cats are welcome at my front door, but wITH HARvEy vOOgd they know if they come into the back yard I’ll shoo them Fred Whiley is 74 years old and away,” he says. retired, but he keeps busy. “I Fred has been a seri- never broke a bone or had an ous bird watcher for over 40 operation until I was 68,“ he years. “I’ve pretty well stuck to says. A former bus mechanic, in Western Canada, but have been his retirement he has turned his birding in Ontario a few times attention to two passions: birds and even once in Arizona.” and genealogy. Both hobbies Born and raised in reflect his natural curiosity, Winnipeg, Fred use to hunt which he once used in his life ducks as a young man. But working with buses. it was a 1969 holiday to He worked 40 years as Whiteshell Provincial Park in a bus mechanic, the first 17 Manitoba that began his love for the City of Winnipeg and affair with birds. the last 23 for the City of “I use to go with a family Edmonton. out to a cottage,” remembers “When I was a kid, I got Fred. “I would take the kids in trouble once when I took to what we called the frog the windshield wipers off a pond. One day, I saw a big red visiting nurse’s car. I wanted woodpecker the size of a crow to figure out how they worked. 15 feet away. I was amazed Unfortunately, I didn’t know and thought what else could how to put them back on.” be there? So I went out and “What I liked best about bought a field guide.” too quick in identifying a bird and Whitemud parks, as they’ll go in. Now their behav- being a mechanic was the In addition to the beauty which is really too far away to well as Kinnaird Ravine are ior is affecting many more electrical work,” says Fred. of the birds, the appeal of bird- be sure.” good places to see birds in birds.” “Electrical work was like a ing includes the challenge of Be it tracking birds, trac- Edmonton.” Each May, a species count puzzle. You have to think about identifying different species and ing his roots or puzzling out a Human activity has hurt is undertaken to determine it. It’s not mindless work like the competition between bird- mechanical problem, Fred is birds, he says. “We’re con- the number of nesting birds. changing a tire.” ers as to the number of birds driven by curiosity. And as a tinually cutting down trees According to Fred, “This year Fred Whiley has never one can identify in a year. result of his interest in birds, he and destroying habitat. The for the first time in Brooks, stopped learning. Eight months In his house is a plaque has also learned about the rela- oil industry is impacting sage they did not have any burrow- ago, Fred began researching which reads, “Special tionship between human activ- grouse which live in very dry ing owls.” his family tree. “My dad was Recognition from Edmonton ity and the impact it has on the places in southern Alberta. Climate change is also two when his family immi- Bird Club to Fred Whiley environment. When an oil well is developed, impacting birds, particularly the grated in 1904 from England to for contributions to Alberta For over 20 years, Fred has electricity is needed so power dry weather. Winnipeg. In 1913, they home- Birding – 309 Species – 1999.” participated in or helped orga- poles are erected. These are an “I volunteered six years steaded north of Winnipeg.” “All those birds were seen nized the annual Edmonton excellent place for hawks to sit at the Beaverhill Snow Goose Fred finds genealogy fas- in Alberta,” says Fred. “Seeing and Area Christmas bird and prey on sage grouse. As a festival in Tofield,” says Fred, cinating. “Every other man in up to 270 species in a year count. “This one day count of result, there are only 20 pairs “riding buses and talking about my father’s family is Charles or is fairly common, but I only birds is a big deal,” says Fred. left in Alberta.” birds. Beaverhill Lake was a James, while Elizabeth, Mary know one other person who “Volunteers are organized into “Seismic lines allow cow very shallow lake, but if you and Sarah were the common saw more than me that year 15 zones and count between 50 birds to come in. This bird stood at the south end there female names. This can be and he was a person I often to 60,000 birds.” evolved to follow the buffalo was water as far as the eye could confusing, particularly when birded with. It helped that The results are sent to the around, so they don’t make see.” the formal name may have 1999 was my first year of retire- Audubon Society which uses nests. They use an existing nest, “Now there is no water. been James, but the person was ment.” the numbers in its research and toss out the eggs and lay their The lake has dried up in the known as Jack, John, etc.” The competitive nature tracking of the health of birds own eggs which the unsuspect- past and come back, but I’m But his real passion is bird- of birding is built on trust, he across North America. ing parent then hatches.” not hopeful. The dry weather ing. His backyard in Delton is says. “After a while one knows According to Fred, “This “The cow bird doesn’t has hurt, but too much water is testimony to his love of birds. which birder’s count can be is not a good time for birds, like forests, but if you create now being diverted for farming It is full of evergreen trees trust, and those who tend to be though Hawrelak, Hermitage an opening like a seismic line and other purposes.”
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RAT CREEK PRESS SEPTEMBER 2009 13 A minute with Brian Mason By Brian Mason, your MLA
Friends, the Arts (NHCA). Located on two great markets on one great 93rd Street, ArtsHub 118 will avenue. I continue to be impressed host the NHCA on the main With the progress we are with the ongoing progress I floor, as well as 16 condo- all seeing in the area, I can say have seen on 118th Avenue. I miniums above which are for with confidence that we are have been a strong supporter sale to the public. I have had well on our way to revitalizing of the Avenue Initiative the opportunity to tour this Alberta Avenue, and showing Strategy since my time as your establishment and it is quite others around the city that city councilor and I am proud impressive. this is a beautiful community to say that over the last 20 The grand opening of to live in, work in, shop in, years of serving Edmonton’s the Alberta Avenue Farmers and raise a family in. I look North East, I have seen a market on May 28th is yet forward to seeing more revital- fantastic commitment from another example of how the ization projects in the future. many people to revitalize this community is coming together Thank you for reading Buterman Jan neighborhood. to bring real advancement to and please do not hesitate to The development of the area. contact my office at 780-414- COMMUNITy MEMBERS gATHER wITH A LOCAL CONSTABLE AT THE CARROT ArtsHub 118 is a shining This is a great market 0682 with your questions, ARTS CAfE TO dISCUSS NEIgHBOURHOOd wATCH MATTERS ON A BRIgHT example of community revital- filled with the little treasures comments and/or concerns. SUMMER EvENINg ization in the area. This build- that make the Avenue such a ing is a partnership project wonderful and unique place. Brian Mason, MLA between Edmonton Inner City Coupled with the Beverly Edmonton Highlands-Norwood Housing Society (EICHS) and Farmers Market on the east Leader of Alberta’s NDP the Nina Haggerty Centre for end of 118th, we now have Opposition Me and Money – health Financial Literacy & wellness Making the most of your Hi, my name is Lisa Tara Eden and I am the financial lit- wITH JENNA C. HOff eracy coordinator and facilitator at Elizabeth Fry Society of doctor appointments Edmonton. Elizabeth Fry Society has a new program called Me Have you ever walked out of discuss with your doctor, and second nature to your doctor. and Money – Financial Literacy. your doctor’s office, a new refer to the list throughout the Your doctor can provide you prescription in hand, and appointment. It’s hard to forget with the best care only if he or 1. What is Me and Money - Financial Literacy? suddenly realized you don’t to ask something when you she has all of the information. This program helps women to become financially sufficient know what the prescription is have it right in front of you on As well, don’t be afraid to ask through group and individual coaching sessions. for? Or, have you ever left an paper! your doctor to clarify anything appointment, only to realize 2) Take notes during the that you don’t understand. 2. Why is a program that teaches women about finan- that you forgot to discuss appointment: by writing down 5) Be respectful of your cial issues important? half the things you wanted the most important things doctor’s time. Doctors are These workshops increase women’s self-esteem and help them to? Unfortunately, doctors that your doctor tells you, you generally quite busy these to make appropriate decisions when managing money. How will and other health professionals won’t have to worry that you days. Therefore, spend your the community benefit? It reduces the motivation for women to are as busy as everybody else forgot something important. appointment time discussing turn to crime. seems to be these days, and 3) Bring along a friend or your health concerns with your it can be hard to make sure family member. This person doctor- and leave the discussion 3. What are the most important things that women that all your concerns are can provide moral support, and about the great TV show you should understand about their own finances? adequately addressed during help you to remember all the just watched to your mother or When you pay attention to money and respect money, you are ever-shortening medical things your doctor tells you. best friend. better able to transform your financial situation. appointments. However, there Plus, you’ll have somebody to are a few things that you can talk to during the long wait in Jenna Hoff is a former pediatric 4. After participating in this program, what will women do to enhance communication the waiting room! Physical Therapist turned be able to do that they couldn’t before? between you and your 4) Don’t be shy. Generally, freelance writer. Contact her To keep track of their spending habits, pay their bills, reduce doctor, and to maximize doctors are used to discussing at [email protected] debt, achieve financial goals, save money. the effectiveness of your all sorts of issues with their with health questions, or with appointments. patients. Something that you suggestions for health topics that 5. When will this program start? 1) Make a list of questions might find embarrassing or you would like to see addressed in The next group starts Wednesday evenings from 5:00 p.m. to and concerns that you want to difficult to talk about is likely a future column. 7:00 p.m. September 9th – December 16th. I can also facilitate sessions offsite when four or more women or transgendered persons are interested. Although financial literacy is the main focus, each workshop has components on creativity through art and journalling, self esteem and stress management. There is homework on self- care and money management. This set of workshops is a four- teen week commitment; bus tickets, soup, and light snack are provided.
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14 RAT CREEK PRESS SEPTEMBER 2009 COMMUNITy CALENdAR ART & THEATRE Free School: Second Sun of the BABES IN ARMS membership BBQ OUTDOOR MOVIE month 11 am-5 pm Fridays, 10am to 12pm at The Carrot Please bring: cheques for bingo and Friday, September 4, start time THE CARROT’S VISUAL ARTISTS Community Arts CoffeeHouse (9351 uniform deposit, cheques/cash for 8:30-9PM at the Alberta Avenue COLLECTIVE AVENUE PLAYGROUP 118 Ave). Come and connect with other fees (available Aug31), community Community Centre (behind the building 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7pm Tuesdays, 10am to 12pm at the Alberta parents in the community. Call The league membership-will be available for in the fenced area). Bring a chair or at The Carrot (9351 118 Ave). Drop in, Avenue Community Centre (9210 118 Carrot at 780-471-1580 for more info. purchase, child’s birth certificate. blanket and enjoy a family movie on have a coffee, discuss visual art related Ave) starting September 15. Come visit Sport funding applications will be a huge inflatable screen. Movie to be topics. For more info contact: Michael with other parents while the children SALVATION ARMY available. announced. Check www.albertaave. Germann, [email protected], 780-909- enjoying playing together. Interested in Edmonton Crossroads Community Contact Sue, Soccer Director, at 780- org for details. Sponsored by Avenue 7027, www.meetup.com/Carrot-visual- being a host? Call 477-2773. Church (EC3), 2nd floor, 11726 95 St, 474-3491, for more information. Vineyard Community Church. artists-collective Ph 780-474-4324. Summer drop-in YOGA hours: Monday through Thursday 10am CRUD AVENUE DOG WALKING CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: NINA Tuesdays, 6:30 to 7:45pm from - 4pm. VOLUNTEER Meets at 6:30 pm every Monday at St. HAGGERTY CENTRE September 1 to October 20 at the Alphonsus Church (118 Ave & 85 St), The Nina Haggerty Centre for the Arts Alberta Avenue Community Centre ST. FAITH’S KALEIDO VOLUNTEERS WANTED and walks west towards 95 Street. The provides a studio where a collective (9210 118 Ave). Yoga for all ages Community Collective Kitchen meets The Kaleido Festival is on September second dog walk begins at 7:30 pm at of artists who have developmental and abilities! Yoga enhances all at St. Faith’s Church on the 2nd 25-27 2009 and the festival needs your the Nova Plaza (118 Ave & 89 St) and disabilities can explore their creative aspects of your life. Improves muscle Wednesday of the month. There is help. We require volunteers to take on heads west towards 95 Street. Contact potential and contribute to Edmonton’s strength, tone, flexibility, digestion, self currently space. If you are interested, a variety of roles from manning the CRUD at [email protected]. art community. The Stollery Gallery, awareness, relaxation and so much please call 780-477-5931. information booth to stage managing located at the Nina Haggerty Centre, is more. Yoga is perhaps the kindest one of the various venues at the CRUD FAMILY PARK CRAWL accepting submissions for exhibitions thing we can do for our minds and CRYSTAL KIDS YOUTH CENTRE festival. The variety of artists and CRUD’s Family Park Crawls are the throughout the year. Priority will be bodies. Instructor: Melanie Ustina. 8718 118 Ave, Ph 780-479-5283 Youth performers lined up for this year is place to be on Sundays at 3:00 pm. given to artists or organizations that Cost: $35. League membership program (ages 6-17): truly spectacular and make sure you Enjoy neighbourhood parks and meet experience barriers to the conventional required (of any league). Register at Mon to Thur 12pm-8pm, Fri 3pm-10pm, dont miss out by volunteering for the new families. Join us at the following art world, such as arists with www.albertaave.org. and Sat 1-5pm. The drop-in is closed Kaleido Festival. locations: disabilities, mental health issues, low- July 6-10, Aug 21-23 and Aug 25-27. If you are interested in volunteering, income or self-taught artists. H.A.L.O. Youth Program please contact Nathan at August 2 - Eastwood Park (86 Street / For more information, please Tuesdays from 4pm to 7pm at the SLING MAKING WORKSHOP [email protected] 118 Avenue) phone 780-474-7611, email info@ Alberta Avenue Community Centre Have a baby? Want to free up your August 9 - Elmwood Park (75 Street / ninahaggertyart.ca (9210 118 Ave). hands while keeping babe close? VOLUNTEER DRIVERS NEEDED 125 Avenue) www.ninahaggertyart.ca Parents have been carrying their Do you know what a Volunteer Driver August 16 - Spruce Avenue Park (103 COMBO WORKOUT babies in slings for hundreds of years is? It’s a community member who can Street / 115 Avenue) MUSIC Tuesdays, 7:15 to 8:30pm at the and you can too! Come learn how to spare 3-4 hours once a month to drive August 23 - Norwood Square (95 Alberta Avenue Community Centre make and wear a baby sling. Leave the a senior to appointments, banking and Street / 114 Avenue) PIANO LESSONS (9210 118 Ave) starting September workshop with a sling and a pattern shopping. Gas reimbursed. Call Bev at August 30 - Alberta Avenue Park (93 Holistic and enjoyable music 8. Stretching, movement and Lotus to make more. No sewing or baby- 780-732-1221. Street / 118 Avenue) learning. Qualified teacher in your Qigong for balance, harmony, and wearing expertise is requried. Child neighbourhood. Book now for the to open our hearts. This is a non- care and materials provided. Limit 6 NINA HAGGERTY CENTRE FOR THE EATING MADE EASY: HEALTHY times you want! Call Anna, BMus at strenuous, lift-the-spirits combo which participants per session (one partner/ ARTS EATING FOR A HEALTHY YOU 780-479-1330 peaks your sense of exploration. spouse/friends welcome to attend Do you love art and people? Then the Edmonton Meals on Wheels (11111 103 Drop-in fee: $5.00 (Seniors, Students, with participant), please RSVP early to Nina Haggerty Centre for the Arts can Ave) First Tuesday of the month from PIANO LESSONS IN YOUR HOME Unemployed $3.00). For more info call Carissa at [email protected]. use you! Come volunteer and show Noon to 12:45pm All levels; children and adult students instructor Astrid Luethe 780-477-0683. What: Baby Sling Workshop off your talents and passion. www. Monthly discussions about healthy welcome. Please call Connie Dates: October 4, 2009 OR November ninahaggertyart.ca or 780-474-7611 eating with a registered dietician. First Collingwood ARCT at 780-490-1922. PRESCHOOL CREATIVITY 1, 2009 Tuesday of the month from Noon to Must live within the Rat Creek Press Fridays in October and November; Time: 2- 5 pm THE CARROT COMMUNITY ARTS 12:45pm boundaries. 10am to 11am for 3.5 to 5 year olds Where: The Carrot Coffeehouse COFFEHOUSE August 4: Living Alone? Find ways to and 11:15 to 12:15 for 1 to 3 years at Cost: FREE! Learn how to make lattes and other bring the excitement back to cooking! PIANO LESSONS FOR BEGINNERS the Alberta Avenue Community Centre coffees, then hang out at a cool coffee Bring your own lunch or enjoy the meal 5 to 9 years. In my home using the (9210 118 Ave). Music, movement, Many thanks to City of Edmonton shop for 3 or 4 hours and visit with the of the day for only $2.25. To register, or John Thompson series only. A low rate creative play, craft & story time with SPARK Grant for funding this interesting people who stop in. Stop in for more information, please call 780 at $50 a month, includes books. Taking the amazing Grandma Willow! Parent community project at 9351 118 Ave, call 780-471-1580 or 429-2020 bookings now for September 2009 participation required. Instructor: Marie visit www.thecarrot.ca. start. Excellent references available. Bulter (www.returntorustic.com). Cost: BOOK CLUB CARROT GIFT CERTIFICATES Call Sharon Riley at 780-479-4054 $40/child. Register at www.albertaave. Love to read? Come and join us at THE LEARNING CENTRE LITERACY Buy your friends an original gift… between 1pm-4pm or evenings. org. The Carrot Coffeehouse on Wednesday ASSOCIATION is seeking volunteer Carrot gift certificates available at the evenings from 7pm to 9pm for Book tutors to help adults develop reading, Carrot and Tickets to Friday Night For KEYNOTE MUSIC CARROT WRITERS’ GROUP Club! Lively discussions, humor, and writing and/or math skills. Volunteers Two at the Carrot Gift certificates for Learn to play guitar, bass, piano. Over Every Tuesday at 7pm-9pm at The enlightenment! We will begin monthly participate in group learning, tutor our evening performance. 10 years teaching experience. Call Reg Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse gatherings starting September 9. For one-to-one, or assist drop-in learners. Taylor at 780-915-1241. (9351 118 Ave). Join us or call Irene at more info, call Ann @ 780-752-4867. Skills and Experience: High school CHURCH SERVICES 780-471-1580. level reading, writing and/or math DROP-IN GROUPS ENTERTAINMENT skills. Openness to tutor and learn with ST. ALPHONSUS CATHOLIC & PROGRAMS MOMS & TOTS adults with various life experiences, CHURCH Tuesdays and Thursdays from THE CARROT COMMUNITY ARTS including living with homelessness. 11828 - 85 St. 780-474-5434. Mass PRIDE CENTRE PROGRAMS & 11:30am-12:45pm at Crystal Kids Youth COFFEEHOUSE Two locations:Boyle Street Community every Sunday at 10 a.m. Saturday mass EVENTS Centre (8718 118 Ave). 9351 – 118 Avenue Services and Abbottsfield Mall. at 4 p.m. Morning mass from Tuesday 9540 111 Ave, Ph 780-488-3234 FRIDAYS: Live music, 7:30pm-9:30pm Contact: Denis Lapierre Coordinator to Friday at 7:30 a.m. YouthSpace (Youth under 25) Drop- SENIORS DROP-IN $5 cover charge at 780-429-0675 or email:dl. In: Tues to Fri 3-7 pm, Sat 2-7 pm Wednesdays from 11:30am-12:45pm SATURDAYS: Open mic [email protected] AVENUE VINEYARD Youth Movie: Fri 6:30-8:30 pm at Crystal Kids Youth Centre (8718 118 7:30pm-9:30pm 8718 118 Ave (Crystal Kids) Community Drop in: Tues to Fri 1-10 Ave). Music, spoken word, comedy NOTICES & UPCOMING Sundays, 10:30 am pm, Sat 2-6:30 EVENTS www.avenuevineyard.com Seniors Drop-In: Tues and Thurs STITCH AND CHAT SPORTS & REC 1-5pm Every second Wednesday, 7pm at The ST ANDREWS PRESBYTERIAN TTIQ (Education and support for Carrot Community Arts CoffeeHouse FREE SWIM FOR ALBERTA AVE GOT TOO MANY APPLES? 8715 118 Ave, Ph 780-477-8677 Transgender, Transsexual, Intersex and (9351 118 Ave) COMMUNITY LEAGUE MEMBERS Do you have an apple tree? Do you get Regular service, Sundays, 11 am Questioning people at any stage of Meet other fibre artists from the Sundays from 12pm to 2pm at more apples than you know what to do transition): Second Tues of the month neighbourhood. Knit, crochet, cross- Eastglen Pool (11410 68 Street). Call with? We can help you put those apples SALVATION ARMY 7:30-9:30 pm stitch, sew. 780-496-7384 for full pool schedule or to good use. Call Karen 479-4812. Edmonton Crossroads Community Community Potluck: Last Tues of go to www.edmonton.ca and search Church (EC3) every month, 6-8:30 pm SENIORS DROP-IN Eastglen pool. FARMERS’ MARKET 2nd floor, 11726 95 St, Drop in Counseling: Mon to Fri 7-9 Thursdays, from 12pm to 2pm at the Every Thursday from 2pm to 7pm at Ph 780-474-4324 pm Alberta Ave Community League (9210 2009 NORTH CENTRAL INDOOR the Alberta Avenue Community Centre Sunday 3:00 pm and Wednesday Cocaine Anonymous: Thurs 7-8 pm 118 Ave) SOCCER REGISTRATION on 93 St & 118 Ave. Lots of vendors 7:00 pm AA Big Book Study: Sat 12-1 pm, Come visit with other neighbourhood Registration for all community leagues indoors and out. Buy fresh veggies, open to everyone seniors, play shuffleboard or have south of Yellowhead Trail to 111 Ave meat, eggs and various artisans goods. ST FAITH’S ANGLICAN CHURCH Youth Understanding Youth: Sat 7-9 a game of cards and enjoy lunch and 75 St to 107 St Vendors listed at www.albertaave.org/ 11725 - 93 St, 780 477-5931 pm together. Then peruse the farmers’ Delton Community League (123 Ave market. Sundays 11 am Holy Communion Gay Men’s HIV Support: Second Mon market when it opens at 2pm. & 88 St) & Christian Education for children of the month 7-9 pm Sat, Sept 19, during Delton
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Children Teens Adults Women’s Afternoon Out Drop-in, Free of Charge Aboriginal Family Storytime Teen Gaming Cafe Anglais – English 1 p.m. Wednesdays, All are Welcome! 11:30 a.m. Fridays 6:30 p.m. Fridays Conversation Club for September 16, 2009 to June Ages: 12 – 17 years Newcomers 16, 2010 English Conversation Circle EXplore! Your Library Please call 780-496-7099 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays (LACE Program) September 11 to December 18, register Call 780-496-7099 to Register Stories from the Heart of the 10:30 a.m. Saturdays, 2009 FREE of Charge City September 19 to December 19, Please call 780-496-7043 to Babysitting and Beyond 1:30 p.m. Thursday, September 2009 book a time 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, 2009 ELL (English Language 17, 2009 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Free of Charge 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009 Learning) Tours October 15, 2009 1:30 p.m. Drop-In. Claymation Workshop Duration: 9 hours September 8 to December 18, Tuesday, November 10, 2009 2 p.m. Saturdays, October 3 to Ages: 11 – 18 years 2009 1:30 p.m. Thursday, December 17, 2009. Ages: 8 – 14 years Call 780-496-3678 to Register Call 780-496-7099 to Book a 17, 2009 Duration: 1 hour 30 Please call 780-496-7099 to Tour minutes register
RAT CREEK PRESS SEPTEMBER 2009 15 ED GIBBONS Hello Highlands-Norwood! As summer wraps up I would City Councillor, Ward 3 like to remind everyone that school has returned and to remember to obey the speed limits and watch out for kids near playground and school Wishing you zones. We had another wonderful summer full of great festivals a successful and events in our community and I hope you were able to get to some or all of them. From school year Capital Ex to Eastwood Fest Proud to Live and our Farmer’s Markets, there was a lot of great summer In Ward 3 fun right here for us to take Councillor Tony Caterina advantage of. 2nd Floor City Hall #1 Sir Winston Chruchill Square Edmonton, AB 6519 - 112 Avenue T5J 2R7 phone: 780.496.8138 Your MLA, Brian Mason fax: 780.496.8113 Edmonton Highlands-Norwood Phone : 780.496.8333 Email: [email protected] email: [email protected] www.brianmason.ca ph: 780.414.0682 www.edmonton.ca
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