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www.tuscanyca.ca Tuscany Community Association TCA President’s Report P.O. Box 27030 Tuscany RPO Calgary, Alberta T3L 2Y1 This will certainly be a year to struggle to do so. Insurance coverage remember. We are fortunate to live on varies, of course, and the BCA has President ...... Kelli Taylor ...... [email protected] a ridge well above the river valley, and a reasonably good idea of who will Vice President ...... Darren Bender most of our homes are dry in Tuscany. genuinely need assistance...... [email protected] Many Tuscany residents showed up Treasurer ...... Lee Bardwell to help in affected southern Alberta The Red Cross is one option, but if Executive Administrator communities after the fl ood, and you are looking to support Bowness ...... Jamie Neufeld ...... [email protected] our efforts are appreciated by those residents directly, you may donate to impacted. Thank you to those who the Bowness Community Association. TCA Committees took evacuees into their homes, rolled If you have a sizeable donation and Youth Council up their sleeves to clear water and would like a tax receipt, please make ...... [email protected] debris from basements, and delivered your cheque payable to the Bowwest Traffi c and Safety Committee ...... traffi [email protected] supplies to people who were displaced. Community Resource Centre. Either way, please indicate “fl ood relief” on Elected Officials In the midst of all of this, I heard from the cheque to ensure funds will be Alderman: people who wanted to help and from distributed to residents in need. Dale Hodges some who wondered how the TCA 403-268-2445 planned to support our neighbours I have seen a number of lemonade [email protected] MLA: in Bowness. Tuscany residents stands and garage sales, etc., in Sandra Jansen have baked, collected clothing and support of fl ood victims, and I 403-826-1619 household items, and wanted to help in encourage anyone who would like [email protected] so many ways. to offer those proceeds to do so over MP: the summer. The TCA set up a table Rob Anders 403-292-6666 I visited the Bowness Community to accept cash donations at the TRA’s www.robanders.ca Association and tracked down the Stampede Breakfast on July 13, and president to ask what they actually we were impressed with the generosity Tuscany Sun Newsletter needed. He appreciated our offers of Tuscany residents. Editor & Article Submissions: and said that they were in pretty good Darren Bender continued on next page [email protected] shape at that point. In fact, he had Associate Editor: Kelley Kissner re-deployed most of the volunteers, Submission deadlines for this monthly publication are the tools, and equipment to High River. 5th of the month, prior to the distribution month. Because the TCA and the BCA do not have room to store donations of Advertising Sales: clothing and household items, or a Phil 403-660-7324 way to distribute them, we suggest [email protected] people donate to NeighbourLink or the The ad booking deadline is the 14th of the month prior to the distribution month. Drop-In Centre, where people who are

This publication is published 12 times a year in need will easily be able to get what by Suburban Journals Publishing and delivered to residents they require. by Canada Post. This publication is also available for pickup from the Tuscany Club.

Please note: the information and opinions in this newsletter Some residents want to do something are subject to change, and do not necessarily represent the immediately and directly, so I asked opinions of the publisher or editor. Content contained in this publication may not be reproduced without the written if we could donate money. That is consent of Suburban Journals Publishing. The information herein is believed accurate but not warranted so. Any possible and may be the best way we advertisements, home businesses, babysitters & nannies, can help now that the initial crisis has or other parties listed in the Tuscany Sun should not be interpreted as recommendations or endorsements by the passed. Some people in Bowness have editor or the publisher. the means to rebuild, and others will THE TUSCANY SUN AUGUST 2013 5 In Our Community

newsletter. A Tuscany mom also sent TCA President’s in a great photo of three kids that raised TTuscanyuscany Report continued almost $200 for fl ood victims by hosting a lemonade stand. Special thanks to all HHarvestarvest these kids for sharing their stories with Donations left at the TCA offi ce us, and to their parents for fostering (downstairs at the Tuscany Club) such leadership within the community. FFestivalestival will be delivered to the Bowness Please contact us at the Tuscany Sun if offi ce on a regular basis over the you know of any recent or upcoming 22013013 next few months. Please email me at events that we can cover—we would [email protected] if you have love to work with Tuscany residents to questions or comments. communicate more stories like this in Sponsors and volunteers future issues. welcome for this September - Kelli Taylor, President event! Community groups are As we progress into the latter half of encouraged to get involved. the summer, there are a number of fall Please email executiveadmin@ Editor’s Message events to watch for in upcoming issues tuscanyca.ca for more of the Sun. Kids return to school in information and to sign up. September, which is always a busy time July was a busy month for Calgarians, for parents, the TCA Harvest Festival especially with the extensive fl ood returns again next month, Tuscany will recovery and clean-up that impacted so host a civic election candidate’s forum many people. We are fortunate in the for our residents early this fall, and we community of Tuscany to have largely expect more news about new residential avoided the direct effects of the fl ood, developments within and nearby and our thoughts go to our neighbours in Tuscany sometime this fall. communities like Bowness that suffered intensely. Thanks to all the concerned Hope you have a great summer! residents within our community that contacted the Tuscany Community - Darren Bender Association and sent messages to the Editor Tuscany Sun with offers to help our neighbours during the fl ood crisis. In her President’s Report this month, Kelli Taylor speaks about how Tuscany Kids Helping Out With the Flood residents can continue to help with fl ood relief. Grace, Hayden, and Thomas In last month’s Tuscany Sun, I called wanted to help victims of out to members of the community to the fl ood and decided to submit stories, photos, or any form have a lemonade stand to of local content that we can publish raise money. Thanks to the in our community newsletter. One of generosity of the Tuscany the submissions we received was an community, they raised inspirational story of seven Tuscany $188.00, which was donated boys who raised more than $13,000 to to the Red Cross. Thanks, support kids with cancer by ‘shaving Tuscany! their lids for a kid’. We even had one of our Tuscany Youth Council members - Submitted by Jackie Kane attend to report on the event, and you can see her story in this month’s THE TUSCANY SUN AUGUST 2013 7 In Our Community Shave Your Lid for a Kid! email, and post fl yers their hair from the cancer treatments, around the block, and and I want them to know it is just they even had their hair and doesn’t change who they are own website up. inside.” After they shaved The Buzzin’ Buddies are already their heads they said planning a similar event next year and that they would all expect support and participation to Last month, a group of inspiring boys like to do it again grow. Funds raised at this year’s event in Tuscany organized a special event next year. All of them said that it was a will send kids with cancer to camp to help raise funds and awareness great experience and that it felt weird and supports research and scholarship to support Kids Cancer Care. and that their heads felt cold. And they programs. Nicknamed the Buzzin’ Buddies, would encourage more people to join seven Tuscany kids (plus one father them next year!” - Photo credits: Michelle Kisil and one grandmother) gathered donations totaling more than $13,000 Each boy had their own personal by offering to shave their heads in a reasons for wanting to shave their lid backyard in Tuscany on June 22nd. and raise money for kids with cancer. The Tuscany Youth Council had one The founder of the group, Cooper of its members, Sanela Korajec, there Isley, offered this: “I was inspired to report on the event for the Tuscany to raise money for kids’ cancer after Sun: donating some of my money to the Children’s Hospital. This made me “Cooper Isley, Charlotte Kisiliwskl, want to help another charity for kids Noah Hopper, Riley Hopper, Ryder like me… that’s when I decided to Logan, Paxton Geisel, Justin Beland, ‘shave my lid’ for kids cancer.” Riley Ryder Hopper, and Mark Hopper all Hopper had his own message to offer: shaved there lids for kids! It all started “My mom said that lots of people lose with a boy named Cooper who thought it would be a good idea if he shaved his head to help someone else. At fi rst it was just him, and then he invited friends and family to join in. He had been asking for donations since May, and in the end he raised $750.00! They all wanted money so they started to text people, send THE TUSCANY SUN AUGUST 2013 9 In Our Community 16th Annual Stampede Breakfast

Special thanks to the Tuscany Club for some great country music for everyone Schmidt and TCA President Kelli hosting their 16th Annual Stampede to enjoy. Taylor were both on hand to welcome Breakfast for the community on Tuscany residents, fl ip pancakes, and Saturday, July 13th. The Tuscany This year, the TRA partnered with the take fl ood relief donations. Despite Residents Association provided Tuscany Community Association to the forecast of rain, there was a great pancakes, sausages, juice and coffee collect donations for our neighbours turnout, and everyone attended had a for residents that attended. There were in Bowness who suffered losses in fun time socializing with neighbours also balloon artists for the kids and the recent fl oods. TRA President Kirk and friends. Sports Soccer in Tuscany!

The Tuscany Community Soccer Thank you to the 400 volunteers who League wrapped up another successful came together to manage and organize season last month. Congratulations teams, sort equipment, and distribute to all the players, volunteers, and medals, pictures, and snacks. sponsors that made this season another huge success. Some highlights from Thank you to Martinizing by Stephen 2013: Cleaners, The Home Depot, and Tim • 63 soccer teams had an exhilarating Horton’s for their donations in support season. of the soccer jerseys. We also thank • 140 coaches shared their time and Ray Cote of CIR Realty for donating a knowledge each week. van for the equipment sorting evening. • 550 families enjoyed watching their Registration for the 2014 season will children and siblings play soccer. begin next February. Look for signs posted in the community in January. THE TUSCANY SUN AUGUST 2013 11 In Our Community Our Schools

median for construction purposes via the closed lanes adjacent to the CTrain St. Dominic NW LRT Right of Way on Crowchild Trail. Extension Traffi c speed is reduced to 60 km/h Where creativity and individuality are in this section for safety reasons as recognized and celebrated every day. construction vehicles move in and out Royal Oak/Rocky Ridge and of this area. This speed reduction will Tuscany Project Update: Why Fine Arts Integration? stay in place until at least spring 2014 August 2013 How does fi ne arts integration benefi t due to ongoing construction activity. students? Pedestrian bridges are up! • Children learn that problems can Against all odds, crews working on In addition to work on the station in have more than one solution. the NW LRT Extension to Tuscany the median of Crowchild Trail, crews • Children learn that there are many managed to maintain their schedule will complete the pedestrian bridges, ways to see and interpret the world. during Calgary’s fl ood crisis and continue work on the Park and Rides, • Children learn to use tools other than install the two pedestrian bridges. The continue to lay track, put up poles to writing to represent their knowledge. bridges link the station with the Park support the wires that power the trains • Students who may not learn in a and Ride lots on the north and south (called overhead caternary wires), and traditional way are able to increase sides. Please visit www.calgary.ca/ install communication systems, such their confi dence and self-esteem. nwlrt for a time-lapse video of the as the overhead displays that advise • Students learn through increased bridge installation. you when your train will arrive. collaboration with more project- based work to achieve Alberta Park and Ride construction will Tuscany Station is on track to open for Learning program of studies begin soon Transit use in fall 2014. outcomes. Construction on the Park and • Students have the opportunity to Rides should begin in July 2013. Update on Eamon’s sign and develop and showcase their talents. Residents can expect to see more building • Learning through the arts is active, construction traffi c in the community Both the building and sign have been engaging, and fun. once construction starts because moved from the future Rocky Ridge construction vehicles are unable to Park and Ride site. The sign is being St. Dominic Fine Arts School offers a access these sites from Crowchild refurbished and will be returned to the Fine Arts program to all kindergarten Trail. site as outlined in the original plan. to Grade 6 students. The Fine Arts program integrates the arts with The City of Calgary works with its As per Council’s direction to academic subjects and allows students contractors to ensure impacts, such as determine a use for the building, a to experience links between the arts dust and noise, and other disruptions leasing opportunity has been posted and other core subjects. Celebration to the community, are kept to a for the building on The City’s website, and assessment of integrated arts minimum. Impacted residents will be www.calgary.ca. Transportation learning is key to our program. Student advised of any new construction or Infrastructure presented a report in learning is visible within our school changes that will affect them. Please June to the Transportation & Transit through displays, student activities, call 311 if you have a concern about Committee on the leasing opportunity and ongoing collaborative work. any construction-related impacts. results and their recommendations. Students experience a wide variety of Report recommendations were opportunities both within our school Tuscany Station and other construction presented at Council in July for review setting and in the larger Calgary arts Construction of the new station should and approval. Minutes of committee community. Registration is ongoing, be complete by late summer, with and Council meeting are posted on the please contact the school at work continuing on electrical and www.calgary.ca website. 4820 Dalhart Road NW other systems to prepare it for service Calgary, Alberta in fall 2014. All up-to-date project information on 403-500-2058 construction and the project is posted Offi ce reopens: Wednesday, August 21, Crews will continue to access the at www.calgary.ca/nwlrt. 2013 THE TUSCANY SUN AUGUST 2013 13 In Our Community

• Brownies for ages 7 and 8 – a two- year program Girl Guides • Guides for ages 9 to 12 – a three- year program Girl Guides Celebrates 100 • Pathfi nders for ages 12 to 15 – a Years in Alberta three-year program For over 100 • Rangers for ages 15 to 17 – a three- years, girls year program Park ‘n’ Play 2013 and women in • Guiders for ages 18+ – leadership FREE Summer Drop-In Alberta have for all levels Programming for Kids! been involved in making a positive • Link for ages 18 to 30 – a way to impact in their communities and stay connected 65 Tuscany Hills Road NW around the world. Throughout guiding • Trefoil Guild for ages 30+ – a way (Beside Twelve Mile Coulee School) history, over seven million Canadian to stay connected August 6 – 9, 2013 girls and women have been involved Stay ‘n’ Play: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in Guiding. Girl Guides began in Registration for the 2013 – 2014 England in 1909 when Robert Baden- (3 – 5 years of age) Guiding year is already underway. For NOTE: Adult /guardian must Powell invited boys to participate in a more information, please visit www. accompany children in the Scouts Rally, and to his surprise girls calgarygirlguides.com. If you would Stay ‘n’ Play Program showed up as well. Baden-Powell like to provide volunteer leadership asked his sister Agnes to organize a where you build friendships and Park ‘n’ Play: 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. girl group. Guiding in Canada began experience new opportunities, please (6 – 12 years of age) in 1910, and by 1912 there were units contact Kathy Irvin for additional in every province. information at [email protected]. Join in the summer fun with games, crafts and other amazing activities led Guiding continues to be a place that by City of Calgary staff. sparks the imagination of girls to take their place in the world and to take Play Faster this Summer! action on what matters to them. Adult We have a new "PLAY PASS" for members support girls to achieve easier registration! Visit calgary.ca/ and succeed through fun, adventures, cns or call 311 for more info. challenges, and international experiences. Brought to you in partnership by the City of Calgary and the Tuscany From the writer’s personal perspective, Community Association. I had the opportunity and privilege to go through the guiding program from Brownies, Girl Guides, Pathfi nders, and then Rangers. It provided me with invaluable leadership skills, lots of new experiences, goals for my age, and lots of friendships. I would Let’s Rock recommend the Guiding program to any girl who desires to learn to be Adult Community Singers confi dent, resourceful, courageous, We sing popular songs from the 1960s and to make a difference in the world. onwards. No experience necessary! Mondays (term time) 7:00 p.m. to Guiding branches: 9:00 p.m. at Advent Lutheran Church • Sparks for ages 5 and 6 – a two- in Scenic Acres. Contact Anne Bell at year program [email protected] for details. THE TUSCANY SUN AUGUST 2013 15 In Our Community Your Tuscany Community Association

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

This year, the TCA is focusing its Benefits of Membership efforts on three broad goals: community cohesiveness, traffi c safety and the • A healthier and more enjoyable • Effective representation and development of youth programs in community through the provision advocacy to external third parties Tuscany. If you would like to participate of community sports and about issues of concern to the in the development and implementation recreation activities like soccer – community, including public of these goals, the TCA is always your membership contributes to health and safety, development looking for committed volunteers. the costs of operation and the natural environment • Insurance coverage to participate • Maintenance and preservation of For more information, contact in Community Association the natural environment, [email protected] or go to our organized sports, such as soccer including Twelve Mile Coulee website at www.tuscanyca.ca. • Discounted insurance rates - • A safer community through our email [email protected] advocacy on traffic and other • Up-to-date information about safety issues issues affecting you and the • Pride and a sense of community community through the Tuscany through participation in Sun and our website community activities

YES! I would like to become a member of the Tuscany Community Association Go to www.tuscanyca.ca to register online for your membership today! THE TUSCANY SUN AUGUST 2013 17

your account to remain current. 30 with halfpipe, fun boxes, launch • Tenants must complete a transfer ramps, grind rails, and more. Protective of privileges form from the gear is required, and all guests need homeowner to gain Tuscany Club to be properly signed in. Skateboards, privileges. scooters, and rollerblades are welcome • Add your children to your in the skatepark, but it is not suitable for account so they can enjoy our great bikes. programs. • Update your email address to Fall Program Guide and stay informed about Tuscany Club Registration happenings. The TRA Fall Program Guide comes out • Any questions about TRA on Friday, August 9, with registration memberships can be directed to opening for all fall programs on [email protected] or call 403- Friday, August 16. Registration is 241-6402. best completed online through your www.tuscany-connect.com account. Tuscany Club Features Remember, many programs will fi ll Check out the current program guide up quickly! For assistance or more online at www.tuscany-connect.com or information, e-mail the Recreation The Tuscany Club is operated by the pick up a copy at the Tuscany Club. We Manager at [email protected]. Tuscany Residents Association (TRA) as a offer family special events plus sports, private recreation facility for the exclusive fi tness and recreation programs for Fall Used Toy & Clothing Sale use of its members. For more information preschoolers to seniors. The Fall Toy & Clothing Sale will be about the TRA, visit the FAQ section of on Saturday, September 7 from 9 a.m. Rent Rooms at the Tuscany Club our website, listed under the “Residents to 1 p.m. Registration starts Monday, Rooms are available for receptions, Association” banner at August 12 at 9 a.m. and is open only banquets, birthday parties, seasonal www.tuscany-connect.com. to TRA members in good standing. events, club and business meetings and The best way to register is in person at more. Address the Tuscany Club. E-mail applications • Available only to TRA members in Tuscany Residents Association will be accepted and handled as good standing. 212 Tuscany Way N.W. soon as possible; however, priority • For more information, e-mail T3L 2J6 on registration day is to in-person [email protected] Phone registrations. 403-241-6402 or call 403-241-6402. Community Concerns and Hours of Operation Maintenance Summer Park Hours: August Events & The condition of amenities in the Mon. to Sun. 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. community is a priority for the Tuscany Summer Offi ce Hours: Notices Residents Association. Of course, we Mon. to Fri. 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. also welcome the assistance of residents (closed 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.) Summer Daycamps in identifying outstanding issues or *closed August 5 We offer weekly daycamp programs until August 30 for children aged 4 problems. If you are out and about in If You Are New To Tuscany Or to 7 years. Camps include indoor and the community and notice something Moved Within The Community… outdoor sports and games, wading pool (e.g., broken fence panels, vandalism, Read This! time, arts and crafts, special events, and etc.), please feel free to notify the TRA • All new residents must visit the much more. View the guide and register at 403-241-6402, and we will address Tuscany Club offi ce to register online at www.tuscany-connect.com, or the issue as quickly as possible. their home and be eligible for TRA e-mail [email protected] for benefi ts such as accessing the park help signing up or for information on Contact the Recreation Manager at and taking part in programs and available spaces. [email protected] for more events. information on any TRA programs and • If you move within Tuscany, you Skatepark Summer events. must also visit the offi ce to update The skatepark is open until August THE TUSCANY SUN AUGUST 2013 19 In Our City Alderman's Report

It has been a challenging time the past fi lls backpacks with school supplies Aldermanic Office Temporary month for Calgarians; nevertheless, it for children whose families struggle to Relocation is encouraging to see the extraordinary meet the costs of back-to-school time. The Aldermanic Offi ces have been progress that has come about already Backpacks are fi lled with support from temporarily relocated to the Municipal in recovery from the 2013 fl ooding generous Calgarians. All 10 Staples Complex while City staff work disaster. store locations in Calgary are accepting diligently to restore power and function donations of cash. to Historic City Hall. Old City Hall Recreation Summer Programs was signifi cantly impacted by the The City of Calgary Community & The Program believes that children recent 2013 fl ood event in Calgary. It Neighbourhood Services is extremely need the right tools to succeed when is estimated that we will be working pleased to present an opportunity for they start a new school year. Staples from our temporary offi ce space until you to Adventure Together with us stores collect the needed money mid- to late-August. My contact details every summer! We have a wide variety and school supply donations to fi ll have not changed. Thank you for your of exciting programs and special events the need. Supplies are then lovingly patience and understanding over the that cater to children, youth (including packed by Staples staff, community last couple of weeks while we have skateboarding programs), and families, agency partners, and City of Calgary been temporarily setting up house. all led by qualifi ed city staff. Join staff into backpacks and provided to us all summer long and experience the young students at the beginning I want to thank again, all of the games, crafts, theatre, swimming, of the school year. A donation of $40 committed volunteers, fi rst responders, skateboarding, and in-line skating. ensures a complete backpack. Staples provincial government workers, stores will be collecting donations from and fellow local offi cials who have Most of our programs are free, which July 1 to September 13. This program enthusiastically worked so hard to enables all Calgarians to experience is coordinated by Community & assist Calgarians in need of support the benefi ts of community recreation. Neighbourhood Services at The City of during the 2013 fl ood. This was a Check out this year’s guide for an Calgary. remarkable team endeavor! amazing adventure together by visiting For more information visit Calgary.ca Calgary.ca and searching “Adventure and search for “Staples for Education”. - Dale Hodges Together”!

Summer Programs webpage: http:// www.calgary.ca/CSPS/CNS/Pages/ Cairo's Graffiti Inspires Canadian Children-and-youth/Summer- Human Rights programs/Summer-Programs.aspx The graffi ti on the walls lining Cairo's Adventure Together online guide: Mohamed Mahmoud Street, just off Tahrir http://www.calgary.ca/CSPS/CNS/ Square, tell the story of Egypt's popular Documents/Children-and-youth/ rebellion—calling people to action, Summer-programs/adventure_ documenting abuses, and serving as a together.pdf memorial for hundreds. For more information specifi c to our These powerful images have inspired the human rights organization Amnesty free children’s drop-in community International to launch a graffi ti and wall art project in fi ve Canadian cities. summer programs, search for Park ‘n’ “We hope to show solidarity with those who risk their lives to call for Play and Stay ‘n’ Play on Calgary.ca. change,” says Amnesty International's Hilary Homes. Staples For Education Program - News Canada, www.amnesty.ca. Photo credit: Amnesty International. The Staples for Education Program THE TUSCANY SUN AUGUST 2013 21 In Our City Responsible Pet Ownership in Parks A Road Trip to With the arrival of summer, dog owners • Owners cannot cycle, in-line skate, Remember look forward to being outside and or skateboard on a pathway with a enjoying time with their family, friends, leashed dog. and pets. Knowing and adhering • Dogs are not allowed in school When you're in to the regulations stipulated in the grounds, playgrounds, sport fi elds, your twenties Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw golf courses, cemeteries, wading and and life seems 23M2006 helps to ensure that dogs are swimming areas, and other areas to be focused not being a nuisance in the community prohibited by signs. on pointless and to ensure dogs and citizens are safe. • Dogs must not enter or swim in any contemplation body of water within a park except a on your over- Animal & Bylaw Services would like river that runs through, or is adjacent stuffed couch, to remind dog owners of the following: to, a City park. what better plan • When off of their owner’s property, • Owners are responsible for picking than to sort out dogs must be on a leash unless in a up all waste produced by their dog. your life by designated off-leash area. taking a road trip in your 1972 hot • When in designated off-leash areas, When we respect the bylaw, we pink Volkswagen Beetle. dog owners must ensure their dog is contribute to a safer and healthier under control, is within their sight, community. Cadillac Couches (Brindle and and responds to commands. Glass) by Sophie B. Watson takes • Parking lots adjacent to off-leash For more information about the us on a road trip from the Edmonton areas are on leash. Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw, Folk Music Festival across the • Dogs must be walked on the right- visit calgary.ca or contact 311. country to the Montreal Festival— hand side of the pathway on a leash with a quick stop in Winnipeg to that is no more than two metres in - The City of Calgary Animal & Bylaw take in their event. length and must not interfere with Services other pathway users. We hit the road in the 1990s with Annie, who suffers from anxiety and panic attacks, and her always confi dent and beautiful friend Fostering Safe Communities Isobel. Each of the book's chapters includes lyrics from memorable Having a tidy property increases • Only an appropriate amount of tunes from decades ago, and the personal and community pride and materials for the current building playlist at the end of the book will helps to keep your neighbourhood clean project is stacked in an orderly and evoke a lot of musical memories. and safe. safe manner. • Animal feces are picked up. This is a witty book that will help What does a tidy property look like? • There are no unpleasant odours you conjure up happy memories of • Hedges, trees, and shrubs are emanating from the property. your own road trips—regardless of trimmed so they don’t interfere with • There is no dust, smoke, or their era. pedestrians and vehicles using the materials escaping from the sidewalks and roads. property. - Jean Andrews • Grass and herbaceous plants are • All buildings and structures are in kept under 15 cm tall. good repair. • Weeds are under control. • Any material stored in the yard is not visible from outside of the - The City of Calgary Animal & Bylaw Book of the Month property. Services THE TUSCANY SUN AUGUST 2013 23 In Our City Accidental Poisoning NeighbourWoods

Alberta Health Services Emergency There is an urban Medical Services would like to remind forest program for parents and caregivers of children of partnerships between precautions they can take to prevent the City of Calgary and childhood poisonings. Ingesting Community Associations. Each year, 10 prescription or over-the-counter communities are selected to plant 100 medications is the leading cause of trees. The program averages about 500 accidental poisoning in children. Even tree plantings per year. The long-term small amounts of adult medications can goal is planting 1,000 trees per year. be seriously harmful or even fatal to your child if swallowed. Other causes Communities are chosen on the basis of poisoning are household products, of health and condition of the existing such as dishwasher tablets, and urban forest, community interest, personal care items, such as mouthwash and tree planting opportunities. or nail polish. Communities may request to be part of the program or City staff will ask if Medication storage there is interest. • Store all medications in a locked container and place in an area Consult the City of Calgary Parks inaccessible to children. website at www.calgary.ca/parks for • Keep medications in their original up-to-date information and application child-resistant packaging. forms. There are also lawn signs, • Do not mix multiple medications t-shirts, magnets, and door hangers. inside one bottle. • Install child locks on all cabinets This initiative is very important, but it or drawers where medications are is only one of several others: stored. drawers and cabinets if they are within a child’s reach. • Forest Floor and More 1-Day Safety tips • Know and label all plants in and School Program • Ensure visitors to your home keep around your home and garden. • Arbour Day (early May) their personal belongings out of • Antifreeze, windshield washer • Healthy Yards Program children’s reach. They may contain fl uid, and pesticides are extremely • BirthPlace Forest Event unsafe items. poisonous. Even small amounts of • Other Sponsorships • Take extra precautions with these can cause serious illness when medicines that appeal to children, ingested. New programs are: such as chewable vitamins or • Poisoning information can be fl avoured cough and cold syrups. obtained by calling the Poison and • BioBlitz boxes (four habitats) • Properly dispose of any medications Drug Information Service (PADIS) • Devonian Dialogue Speakers or toxic household products no at 1-800-332-1414. Program longer in use. • In case of a poisoning emergency, • Volunteer Green Projects call 9-1-1. • More Community Outreach Events • Provide the name of the product • Tree Planting on Private Property Prevention ingested or, if it is safe to do so, • National Tree Day (end of • Store household products, car provide a sample of the substance September) supplies, and cosmetics in locked for EMS to inspect on their arrival. • Pine Creek Nursery Tour cupboards or drawers. • Apply child safety latches to - Alberta Health Services - Anne Burke THE TUSCANY SUN AUGUST 2013 25 In Our City Crowfoot Library Bowness Library Grow Calgary

Programs for Adults Summer Reading Programs for Urban Farming Near Tuscany Ebook Doctor: Aug. 12, 7:00 p.m. – All Ages! History is growing right in our 8:30 p.m. The TD Summer backyard. On an 11-acre parcel of land Film Night: Aug. 15, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 Reading Club is just west of Canada Olympic Park, a p.m. Call 221-4122 for details. for kids aged 0 group of dedicated volunteers have Computer Technology Coaching: to 12. Help your offi cially turned the soil on what will Every Tues. in August, 10:00 a.m. – kids maintain soon become Canada’s largest urban 11:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. their reading skills agricultural farm project and one of Career Coaching: Every Sat. in over the summer North America’s leading food justice August, 10:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. and complete fun activities together programs. The goal is to grow 100,000 to win great prizes. The grand prize? lbs of fresh produce for the Calgary Programs for Children and Youth A MadPax backpack with explorers’ Interfaith Food Bank to ensure all Super Summer Drop-in Family accessories, such as a magnifying Calgarians have access to fresh, local Storytime: Aug. 7, 14, and 21. 10:30 glass and compass! food. a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Ages 2 – 5 with caregiver. Teens: Join us for our summer reading Whether you have a passion for Picnic at the Library: every Sat. in program, Youth Read. Sign up. gardening or for “growing good” in Aug., 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Ages 2 Read. Enjoy. Win. Prizes include gift our community, we’d love to have you – 5 with caregiver. certifi cates to Cadillac Fairview malls join us! If you have time to come and Get an A! Aug. 22, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 (Chinook and Market Mall), books, play in the dirt, pennies to donate, or p.m. and swag! gardening tools you think might come Pyjama Storytime: Aug. 30, 10:30 in handy, we guarantee your grassroots a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Ages 2 – 5 with Why should kids have all the fun? contributions will do grassroots good. caregiver. Summer. Read. is our summer reading program for adults! Check our Growing 100,000 lbs of produce to Visit www.calgarypubliclibrary.com for Readers’ Nook Blog or our Facebook ensure low-income families have more information on these programs. page every Wednesday for the week’s access to fresh, local food. Registration is required for all theme to inspire your reading and programs unless otherwise noted. enter to win a 32 GB NEXUS 7 - www.GrowCalgary.ca Tablet!

NFC Latest Buzz Did You Know? You can borrow and download Near fi eld communications (NFC) is E-books and E-audiobooks from the latest buzz in mobile technology Calgarypubliclibrary.com with your enabling instant data exchange by library card and Overdrive onto many holding devices a few centimetres supported devices! apart or touching them. NFC uses include tap-and-go payment Plus cards, sharing contact information, Watch for the new Fall 2013 Program exchanging photos and instantly Guides! Available Monday, August 12 connecting to Wi-Fi networks. NFC can save, restore and customize Visit www.calgarypubliclibrary.com your personal preferences when for more information on these programmed with another device programs. Registration is required for such as a car. all programs unless otherwise noted. - News Canada THE TUSCANY SUN AUGUST 2013 27 In Our City Home Start Calling All Youth

Program Are you between the ages of 12 and 19 Cadets also participate in fun activities and interested in learning the skills of like gliding, fl ying, camping, survival fl ying and leadership? Are you looking training, and get the chance to travel to make new friends while learning and have summer employment other valuable skills? If so, Air Cadets opportunities. Scholarships and might just be the youth program you bursaries are available. Some are looking for. provinces even offer school credits for participation. We also have opportunities for parents and adults 952 Westjet Squadron is a new Air to volunteer as offi cers and civilian Cadet Squadron in the northwest instructors. Calgary and Cochrane area. Regular parades (meetings) are held Thursday 952 Westjet Squadron will hold a evenings from 6:15 p.m. to 9:15 membership drive on September 5, p.m. Be prepared to spend several 2013. Come to our meeting at the fun weekends throughout the year Springbank Heritage Club (244168 completing a number of activities Range Road 33, 0.75 km south of including training, tours, survival, and Calaway Park). Remember to bring gliding. your birth certifi cate, Alberta Health Volunteer Opportunity with the Care Card, and your parent or guardian. Boys and Girls Clubs of Calgary Air Cadets follow the military tradition Looking for a way to give back? Make of wearing uniforms, and we form a For more information, please visit our a difference in the life of a family by team that prides itself on leadership and website (www.952aircadets.ca), like us on facebook (www.facebook.com/ volunteering with the Boys and Girls citizenship qualities, physical fi tness, WestJetRCACS), or give us a call (587- Clubs of Calgary. and knowledge of the air activities of 777-9520). the Canadian Forces. Westjet Squadron Our Home-Start Program is looking for is focused on training and equipping volunteers. Volunteers visit a family Westjet Squadron will become the youth with the knowledge, behaviours, home once a week to provide emotional squadron of choice for individuals who and skills necessary to become modern and practical support by offering seek to take charge of their personal companionship and practical assistance. leaders in today’s society and to prepare development while playing a role in Help create a healthy community and youth for success both during their molding and guiding their squadron, meet a new family! It’s a simple idea cadet membership and beyond in an and who seek to give back to the that really works. enriching and challenging environment. communities that support them.

For more information or to register as a volunteer, please contact: • North Calgary: Marion at 403-660- 6809 or by email at mpaulson@ bgcc.ab.ca • South Calgary: Lynne at 403-660- 1136 or by email at Ibrownel@ bgcc.ab.ca

Training, police and child welfare checks are provided. THE TUSCANY SUN AUGUST 2013 29 In Our City

Tickets, admission or registration may be required for events. Event details are believed correct as of Events In and Around Calgary press time but may change at any time.

Calgary International Blues Festival: Taste of Calgary: Aug. 15 – 18, of the best of the best from the winners Jul. 29 – Aug. 4, various venues and Eau Claire. Sample from Calgary’s of the Canadian Comedy Awards. Shaw Millennium Skatepark. Features fi nest and most unique restaurants www.yycomedy.ca a full week of the best in blues, and beverage companies. culminating in 4 days and Live entertainment. www. Time travel: can it really be done? nights of non-stop music tasteofcalgary.com Sep. 20, 7:00 pm, MacEwan Hall A&B at Shaw Millenium Park. at the UofC. Professor Paul Davies will www.calgarybluesfest.com Calgary International deliver a University of Calgary Institute Reggae Festival: Aug. for Quantum Science and Technology Calgary Fringe Festival: 16 – 17, Shaw Millennium public lecture. Free ticket with advance Aug. 2 – 10, various venues. Non-juried, Skatepark. Reggae entertainment, art registration at www.iqst.ca/outreach/ uncensored artistic event will feature and craft vendors, food and more. www. publiclecture.php. raw and innovative local, national, and calgaryreggaefestival.com international theatrical productions Rock the House Run: Sep. 22, Market alongside street performers, musicians, GlobalFest: Aug. 16, 18, 22 & 25, Mall. 10K & 5K run, 5K walk or 1K fi lm and outdoor stage events. Elliston Park. Showcases Calgary's McDonald's Go Active walk (perfect www.calgaryfringe.ca cultural diversity through food, drink, for little legs) in support of Ronald entertainment, and the International McDonald House with Inglewood Sunfest: Aug. 3, Inglewood, Fireworks Festival, featuring world- entertainment along the route. 9th Ave. S.E. Celebrate summer with renowned pyrotechnical artists. www.rmhsouthernalberta.org vendors, food stands and artists of all www.globalfest.ca stripes entertaining you all the way down the street. Expo Latino: Aug. 23 – 25, Prince's www.inglewoodsunfest.com Island Park. Celebrate Latin culture A Sampling of with world class performances, dancing, Heritage Day at Fort Calgary: Aug. food, an art market and lots of fun. www. Concerts 5, Fort Calgary. Explore Fort Calgary expolatino.ca and the Barracks, and enjoy costumed • Rolling Stones Tribute: Aug. 3, Deerfoot Inn & Casino interpretation, and historical crafts and Calgary Highland Games: Aug. 31, • Loreena McKennitt: Aug. 12, games. www.fortcalgary.com Springbank Park. All things Scottish. Southern Alberta Jubilee Features highland dancing, traditional • Selena Gomez: Aug. 16, Afrikadey! Festival: Aug. 7 – 10, heavy events, food samples, and pipes. Scotiabank Saddledome Prince's Island Park. Features African www.calgaryhighlandgames.org music, crafts, food and more! • Eagles: Sep. 12, Scotiabank Saddledome www.afrikadey.com Xfest Calgary: Aug. 31 – Sep. 1, Fort • Indigo Girls: Sep. 30, Knox Calgary. An all ages show featuring a United Church Chinatown Street Festival: Aug. 10, variety of musical performances. • Ron Sexsmith: Oct. 3, The Chinatown. Street vendors, various www.xfestcalgary.com demonstrations, a parade of Chinese Gateway (SAIT) • Hanson Anthem World Tour: Dragons and much more. BBQ On The Bow: Sep. 1, Eau Claire. Oct. 5, Deerfoot Inn & Casino www.chinatowncalgary.com/ccma/ BBQ Sauce and Chef's Choice • Sarah Brightman: Oct. 21, competitions, entertainment, a children’s Scotiabank Saddledome Marda Gras: Aug. 11, Marda Loop. craft tent, a BBQ food pit and much • Loretta Lynn: Oct. 23, Southern Features live entertainment, market more. www.bbqonthebow.com tables and plenty of activities for Alberta Jubilee • Brad Paisley: Oct. 25, Scotiabank children. www.mardaloop.org YYComedy Festival: Sep. 9 – 15, Saddledome Jack Singer Concert Hall. Highlights 9 THE TUSCANY SUN AUGUST 2013 31 In Our City Alberta’s Other Neighbours in Need Farmers’ Markets

The recent fl ooding in Southern **please check with markets for times of Alberta has had visible and devastating operation and other details** effects on homes, businesses, and the landscape, but its effects have also • Airdrie Farmers’ Market: Wed. until reached other aspects of our beautiful Sep. Royal Canadian Legion province that are not as easy to see: • Bearspaw Farmers’ Market: our wildlife. The surge of water has Sun. until Oct. 25240 Nagway Road. damaged wild habitats, orphaned • Blackfoot Farmers’ Market: newborn young, and caused various Weekends until Oct. 5600 - 11 St. S.E. injuries to other wild animals. • Calgary Farmers’ Market: Thu. – Sun. year-round. 510 - 77th Ave. S.E. The fl ooding has had a wide-spread • Calgary Grassroots Northland: effect on our environment and wildlife. Tue. until Sep. 24. 5111 Northland Birds have been knocked from their Dr. N.W. nests, fawns have been found struggling • Calgary Green Market 17: in the high waters, beavers have had Sun. until Sep. Tomkins Park, 800 - 17 their dams and lodges destroyed, and Ave. S.W. many other species have been displaced • Calgary West Country Market: or injured. We have seen Albertans Sat. until Oct. Highway 1, near show their love for their province Calaway Park throughout this disaster by volunteering • Chestermere Farmers’ Market: their time to help clean the streets and Fri. evenings until Aug. West homes of their human neighbours, but Chestermere Drive–Rec Centre they have also shown their support by • Cochrane Farmers’ Market: helping to rescue the wildlife in our Sat. until Sep. Cochrane Ranche. area. PPhotoshotos ccourtesyourtesy AAndreandrea HHuntunt • Crossroads Farmers’ Market: Fri. – fundraising, and private donations. The Sun., year-round. 1235 – 26 Ave. S.E. By calling the Calgary Wildlife beavers, for example, will remain at the Rehabilitation Society (CWRS)—a CWRS for one to two years before they • Hillhurst Sunnyside Farmers’ not-for-profi t organization whose are ready to be released, and the fawns Market: Wed. until Oct. Community mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and will need daily care until about October. Centre. 1320 - 5 Ave. N.W. release Alberta’s injured and orphaned • Kingsland Farmers’ Market: Thu. – wildlife—Albertans have helped to The CWRS centre was not spared Sun. year-round. 7711 Macleod Tr. S. save the lives of many of fl ood affected damage during this summer deluge. • Rocky Ridge Ranch Farmers' animals. The dedicated volunteers at Their waterfowl pen, where they Market: Thu. until Sep. 10709 Rocky CWRS have tirelessly rounded up the rehabilitate local species of aquatic Ridge Blvd. N.W. animals in need and brought them to birds, was badly damaged in the heavy • South Fish Creek Farmers’ Market: the centre, where they have been given rain and is no longer useable. Albertans Fri. until Sep. 333 Shawville Blvd. medical attention, housing, and food. have already shown so much generosity S.E. to the CWRS, but the need is still • Springbank Farmers’ Market: The wildlife recently received by the greater than ever. If you can help, please Sat. until Oct. Springbank Parks for CWRS includes ducklings, goslings, visit www.calgarywildlife.org to make a All Seasons fawns, and beavers. Many of the monetary donation. • Strathmore Farmers’ Market: rescued animals will require long- Fri. until Sep. Exhibition Grounds term care, which can be a strain on the - Alicia Sully, Calgary Wildlife • Triwood-Mountain View Lions charity’s already limited resources; the Rehabilitation Centre Farmers’ Market: Thu. until Sep. organization relies solely on grants, Triwood Community Centre THE TUSCANY SUN AUGUST 2013 33 Your Family Parenting Your Preschooler Trades: A Sound

“I’m Bored” Career Choice During the summer months, there may be swimming lessons, trips to the There comes a time in every student's library, family vacations, sleepovers life when they sit in the Guidance Offi ce at Grandma’s house, and camps of and give serious thought to the next step various kinds, but it is good to allow in their education. your preschooler some unstructured Learning a trade can be advantageous. time as well. This does not mean that Human Resources Development Canada hours and hours of television is the (HRDC) reports that between 2000 and answer. It is a good time for children 2011, the average wage of a full-time to learn through play and develop into worker in a trade aged 25 – 34 increased independent learners. You may start by 14%. During the same period, those your child off with an idea and then let with a bachelor's degree saw only 1% it develop from there. Here are a few growth in their income. ideas to get the creative juices fl owing: Also, the cash advantages start before • Make a structure with toothpicks entering the labour force. Many trade and mini marshmallows. If your programs include an apprenticeship. child is entering kindergarten next This valuable, hands-on learning month, maybe he could build his experience often includes a paycheque. name. If your child is younger, Getting paid to learn your trade is one of perhaps he could build a tower or a the reasons students who pursue a career snake. Will the toothpick snake be path such as plumbing and heating long enough to reach the other side • Make someone special a card for typically leave school with less debt than of the table? their birthday, anniversary, or just to their university counterparts. • Give your child a magnet and see say, “Have a wonderful day!” Walk how many things can be found that to the mailbox and post it together. Work opportunities are also bright. are attracted to it. • Give your child a plastic knife HRDC predicts that a retiring workforce • Build a submarine or tent out of and some seasonal fruit. He can plus a steady increase in construction some extra sheets and clothes pins choose which fruits to chop to add means careers in the trades will benefi t attached to the bottom bunk of a to a fruit salad. Food seems to taste by stable demand for the foreseeable bunk bed, the underside of a dining better when one participates in its future. room table, under the stairs, or out preparation. on the deck using some lawn chairs. • Provide some chalk and allow Both women and men say they are • Set your children up with some your child the opportunity to make attracted to the skills required for careers fake credit cards that come in the a work of art for Daddy when in the post-modern world of trades mail and some play money from the he comes home or for expected such as plumbing and heating. New dollar store or a from a game like overnight guests. technology in water management, the Monopoly. They could play store innovation in pipe fi tting and joining, with the addition of play food, toys, Now when you hear a bored whine in plus the advances in information or even books. the middle of the summer, you have a technology, all mean the modern • Wash and decorate rocks found in few ideas to whisk out at a moment’s plumbing and heating technician is the garden with paint, glitter glue, notice. I am sure you can add many likely to have an iPad next to the wrench or markers. others. in their tool box. • Have a Snakes and Ladders tournament. - Betty Ann Chandler, B. Ed. - News Canada, www.ciph.com/Consumers_ and_Media/Rewarding_Careers THE TUSCANY SUN AUGUST 2013 35 Your Health Seniors: Outfit Your Deck Safely

When outfi tting your deck, a few for a moment if you need to fi nd your products on the market today. You can small considerations can make a big balance after resting in the seat for a brush or roll them on like a stain or difference to your safety this summer. while. paint, or you can use anti-slip tapes or Below are a few tips on things you even add grit or fi ne sand to the stain could incorporate into a new deck to We all love to grow fl owers in pots on or paint that you already have. make it safe. our decks making our outdoor spaces so bright and fresh. However, a few If you are building a new deck this When selecting furniture for your words of caution about watering them: year, you might want to consider deck, don’t just focus on style and Keep the hose coiled up safely out of lighting the stairs, using different stain colour–it needs to be functional, the way when you are not using it. colours or wood patterns to designate too. Make certain the chairs are very Leaving it on the deck only creates a height changes, and even making the stable and you can easily get in and tripping hazard. Also, be very careful handrails a distinctive colour or tone out of them. They should have arm after you are fi nished watering as the so they are easier to see. rests that you can lean on so you wet deck can be extremely slippery. can support yourself if your legs are If you are going to have plants on - Carla Berezowski, tired. The table should also be very your deck you may want to coat your Aging In Place Calgary sturdy in case you need to lean on it deck with one of the many anti-slip

More Than A Tint

Tinted shades won't necessarily shield “Options include permanently tinted can eventually block vision, premature your eyes from harmful UV rays this sunglasses or photochromic lenses, age spots around the eyes, as well summer, say Canadian doctors of which get darker with increased UV as eyelid skin cancer and malignant optometry. intensity, but offer UV protection melanomas in the eye. even when clear,” says Dr. Ahmed. Just as the sun causes sunburn, UV “You can also use clip-on sunglass While tests have shown that light is also absorbed by the tissue lenses over your regular glasses, or inexpensive sunglasses can provide of the eye and can cause serious eye large sunglasses that fi t over your own full UV protection, the quality of damage. Because exposure to UV glasses and block UV light.” materials and consistency of the tints is cumulative, direct contact with may be inferior and can distort vision, sunlight for even short periods of Conditions directly related to UV cause a mild headache or eyestrain. time can cause several long-term eye exposure include: cataracts, macular health problems, many of which begin degeneration, cornea sunburn, tissue - News Canada, symptom-free. growths on the surface of the eye that www.doctorsofoptometry.ca

If you want protection from UV rays, as well as comfort from glare and brightness, tinted glasses must have Report Consumer Product Incidents 100% UVA and UVB blocking lenses, which not all do, warns Dr. Riaz If you or someone you know has manufacturer or the retailer from which Ahmed, spokesperson for Doctors experienced a health or safety incident the product was bought. You may also of Optometry Canada. As well, even related to a consumer product, contact Health Canada directly. with appropriate lenses, a close-fi tting, Health Canada encourages you to wrap-around style frame is essential to report it as soon as possible. You are - News Canada, healthcanada.gc.ca/ block UV-light access to the eyes from encouraged to report the incident to the reportaproduct the side, she adds. THE TUSCANY SUN AUGUST 2013 37 Travel & Destinations Edmonton: An Easy Weekend Get-Away

Edmonton's got an undeniable charm something a bit off the beaten that stems from the juxtaposition of track, head a few blocks east new and old. You can scratch the of the railroad tracks: dark surface of the former fur-trade fort over Wunderbar has an impressive a weekend: here are highlights of our international beer selection hand-picked agenda. and live indie bands, while the rustic Empress Alehouse Over The River To Old Strathcona: boasts a popular patio. The North Saskatchewan separates downtown on the north side from the Market Day: Downtown's 104 south side’s Old Strathcona, the city's Street comes alive Saturdays main shopping and nightlife district. in the warm months with Stroll down the street and peek into City Market, one of the many thriving Edmonton History and Museums: boutiques, or pop into one of the many farmers’ markets. During the winter Take in 11,000 years of local history at restaurants or pubs to refuel with a bite months, the market relocates to City the Royal Alberta Museum’s Syncrude and a pint. Hall. Gallery of Aboriginal Culture, an interactive and impressive display that Whyte Avenue Nightlife: On Whyte, Arts and Culture: There’s a thriving spans from the Ice Age to fi rst contact. as the locals simply call it, things start arts scene in Edmonton, and much to get lively when the sun goes down. of it is centered downtown. The Art Fort Edmonton Park is open during Velvet ropes and dress codes abound Gallery of Alberta, itself a feat of the summer months and a must for at hotspots like The Rack, while The design, exhibits works by a mix of fun-loving history buffs with a replica Black Dog offers three fl oors and a modern and historical Canadian and of the historic fur trading fort; three rooftop patio with live DJs spinning international artists. Just down the streets, each representing a specifi c era, everything from Britpop to punk rock. block, the Winspear Centre is the home with original and replica buildings; and The century-old Commercial Hotel, of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, a 1920s midway complete with games though a little rough around the edges, while the Citadel Theatre plays host to and rides. is a time-honoured spot to catch live award-winning theatrical productions. blues bands and hit the dance fl oor. For 124 Street is the Gallery Walk district. - Travel Alberta

Get Royal Treatment When You Travel

Director of Membership Travel at royal treatment, even if you don't own programs offered by the companies American Express Gerald Parent a tiara: you deal with, including your credit has seen an increase in requests for card issuer. experiences, with many Canadians • Use your connections: Whether now wanting access to destinations it's a friend of a friend, a co-worker • Don't be afraid to ask: If you'd and experiences "fi t for a princess." or the concierge at your credit card like an upgrade, a better table or a company, there may be people in bigger room, don't be afraid to ask. “Enjoying the royal treatment can your network to help get you into Most establishments focused on be as simple as taking advantage of a show or reserve a table at a hot service are happy to accommodate complimentary airport lounge access, restaurant. when they can, so don't miss out just front row access to a special event, or because you're too shy to ask. a seat at the city's hottest restaurant." • Take advantage of rewards: Be Here are some tips for getting the sure to take advantage of reward - News Canada THE TUSCANY SUN AUGUST 2013 39 Your Pets A New Pack Member

When introducing a new dog to a Walking your dogs together is very household that already owns dogs bonding and will help establish new there are a few things to think about. relationships more quickly.

When choosing a new dog, the best When you bring your new dog home, thing to do is to pick a dog with a you might notice that your original lower energy level and a calmer dog starts acting somewhat territorial. disposition than the one you currently This is natural and the length of time own. it lasts depends on the individual dogs. Your dog is telling your new dog the It is best if your new dog and your rules of the house and is being harsh It is important not to favor either dog old dog can meet in an area that is at fi rst so that the rules are established and let them establish their natural neutral to both of them, so you can fi rst before they start playing and ranking themselves. Going against see how they react to each without being buddies. You may see a lot of their natural order will cause more there being any territorial issues. If barking or growling. They may fi ght problems and confl ict between your all goes well and you bring your new or bare their teeth. This is the start to a dogs. Dogs don't take it to heart when dog home, it is recommended that you healthy new friendship between your they get outranked; they move on and walk your new dog with your original dogs—it just looks a little rocky at accept it. dog around the neighbourhood before fi rst. bringing them in the house together. - Rae-Lynn Duffi eld THE TUSCANY SUN AUGUST 2013 41 Home & Garden Make Your Condo Turn Your Neighbours Green Balcony An with Envy

Urban Haven “The grass is always greener on the • Water long enough for moisture to other side.” Wouldn't it be nice to be penetrate to the roots of the grass. As Why not use on the greener side and the envy of a rule, allow 5 cm of water to collect every inch your neighbours? The Home Depot on the soil's surface to ensure proper of your little Canada has some expert lawn tips: seepage down to the roots. Don't piece of urban forget that walking on water-soaked real estate to • Consider assessing the lawn's health lawns can damage turf and cause soil its fullest? The with a soil test before choosing a compaction. experts at Lowe's Home Improvement fertilizer. A variety of fertilizers Warehouse offer a range of suggestions exist, all with a range of different • Dull blades tear the grass leaving to maximize your outdoor living space. formulas containing three primary jagged ends that easily turn brown so ingredients – nitrogen, phosphorus don't forget to sharpen your mower's • A concrete fl oor isn't very welcoming. and potassium. blades. Adding a small outdoor area rug will make it comfortable. • Key indicators for a dry lawn are • Trimming grass too short destroys faint bluish blades or when footprint the energy-producing top growth, • Look for small-scale furniture that impressions are left behind after resulting in a sickly lawn. Frequent is both comfortable and functional. walking on the grass. Early morning mowing to the correct height also A cushioned corner chair or lounge watering is recommended as grass produces tiny grass clippings that gives you a place to read a book. blades are better able to take in can be left on the lawn to decompose A small bistro table and two chairs moisture. This also allows time for and return nutrients back to the soil. create a relaxing nook for your the grass to dry out during the day morning tea or evening glass of and remain dry at night to prevent - News Canada, wine. Two short storage benches or fungal disease. www.homedepot.ca/garden-club deck boxes and a square table form a dining booth for entertaining.

• If your current chairs don't have Turn Castoffs into Garage-Sale Gold padding, invest in a few washable outdoor cushions. Then add some There is a wealth of worthy items to camera as interesting design elements outdoor pillows and throw blankets. be found at garage for bookshelves and Don't be afraid to choose bright sales, re-imagined, and mantels. colours and fun designs. re-purposed: Turn Treasure • A tiny garden can also add some Pretty in Paint: Rusty Into Sold: Do your life. Many potted fl owers and plants metal, chipped paint, research and read including tomatoes, peppers and herbs colours from another up on collectibles. thrive in small spaces. Says Sarah decade. Metal products Generally, pieces with Skeates, a merchandising specialist such as tables, chairs, high nostalgia value with Lowe's: “If you don't have space garden tools or even watering cans can will fetch a higher price tag. Think for a garden, a hanging wall bag adds receive an instant update with a spray classic lunch boxes, comic books, a splash of colour to any outside wall paint like Krylon Rust Protector. sports memorabilia or board games— space.” things you loved as a kid. New Uses for Old Things: View that - News Canada dusty, broken typewriter or vintage - News Canada THE TUSCANY SUN AUGUST 2013 43 Fashion & Beauty Fall Fashion Looks to Nature What Are You for Favourites Wearing to

Harper's Bazaar is a perfect site to and coats. Black is a must-have School? check out prior to heading to the shops colour for this street-wise look. for your fall wardrobe. They make A quick tour a point of highlighting Fall Fashion - Jean Andrews, of fashion sites Week in a mini-runway show. Here is www.harpersbazaar.com will help you to what we saw: build your school wardrobe shopping • Grays, from charcoal to slate are Make-up to Go with list. Here are some the new neutral for everything from of the must-haves: coats and jackets to skirts and pants. Your Fall Wardrobe You're not fi nished with your fall • Super skinny • Nature inspirations are evident look without a few make-up ideas jeans perfect in cozy knits (such as the retro also from the fashion runways. Try to wear with Fisherman's sweater), high boots, these looks: heels, fl ats or sneakers. Even more tweeds and fur-trimmed outer wear. cool is when they are bleached, or The Green Movement picks up on • The classic cat eye, applied either resembling a recent painting session a multitude of muted shades of this to the top or lower lid, or both, can with a huge splatter accident! If this natural for your wardrobe. be taken a notch up with a fl ash look is too timid for you, the neon of colour such as blue or violet. colours will continue to shine bright • Colour blocking hasn't disappeared Purple—in its varying shades—is in our halls of learning. yet either with camel and navy one of the top colours to use on showing up everywhere or with eyes this fall and winter. • You can't go wrong with leggings and blacks, grays, and dark greens a good boot—ankle or taller. Make contrasted against brighter colours. • Coppery shadows or subtle, slate sure your leggings are heavy enough Graphic patterns haven't left the grays in a fog-like wash blend to provide some coverage, and that fashion scene either—especially across lids to make a luxurious, your tops are long enough to fi t into when it comes to dresses for work or yet subtle statement. But if that the classroom. evening. isn't enough eye-appeal, add some platinum sequins or other bling. • "Puffed Shoulders" reminiscent of • Black tie for women defi nitely now the 1980s will work well with skinny means a "lux tux" in blacks or white • The bold red lip is either very jeans and leggings. Try a denim piece. satins with sleeveless jackets, short matte or very glossy. If you prefer, skirts or cropped pants to add interest try a cabernet stain instead in • Bomber jackets in leather top off a and punch up the look for elegance. keeping with the wine-hued lip fl oral dress giving it more structure. trend. • Leather never loses it's appeal as a • Plaid never seems to fade away from wardrobe staple, and this fall you - Jean Andrews the preppy wardrobe. will see it in chic skirts, tops, dresses • And don't forget to add lots of bangles, and, from grandma's jewelry "Find the seed at the bottom of your heart and box, showy brooches, big rings, and bring forth a flower." even a vintage hair clip. Shigenori Kameoka - Jean Andrews, www.seventeen.com THE TUSCANY SUN AUGUST 2013 45 Food & Drink Serve a Fusion Fix at Your Next Clean Grill Summer Soirée Thoroughly for

With the perfect weather and the 3. Spray grill with Taste and perfect meal, you can enjoy a hassle- Pam Grilling; free outdoor dinner that requires little heat to medium- Hygiene clean-up. This shrimp and orzo salad high heat. Grill highlights the many fresh fl avours of skewers, basting Grease, oils and hardened burnt the Mediterranean with an added kick with reserved scraps on the barbecue grates and thanks to the sweet and tangy sauce. sauce during fi rst 5 basin can cause fresh food to stick to It’s a perfect light meal to enjoy by minutes only, until the rack and adhere to your grilled the barbecue and is sure to become a shrimp are opaque, approximately 10 cuisine. This, of course, can leave a favourite. minutes. distasteful fl avour on your otherwise mouth-watering meal. Take a look at Thai Fusion Shrimp and Orzo 4. Meanwhile, in a large pot of lightly a few simple steps from the Reliable Salad salted boiling water, cook pasta for Corporation, to make sure your gas Serves 4; Prep: 15 min; 10 minutes. Reserving 1/2 cup of grill is sparkling clean and barbecue Marinating: 30 min; Cook: 10 min. cooking water, drain pasta. Transfer ready, with the use of a steam cleaner, • 1 lb jumbo or large shrimp (about pasta to heated bowl. Immediately instead of chemicals: 16), peeled and deveined stir in tomatoes, feta cheese, pepper, • 2/3 cup VH sweet Thai chili sauce remaining Thai chili sauce and 2 tbsp • Remove grate(s) from the grill for • Pam Grilling Spray of parsley. Stir in reserved cooking easy clean-up. • 1-1/2 cups orzo shaped pasta water to moisten if necessary. • Attach a brass round brush on • 2 cups chopped tomatoes a multi-purpose steam cleaning • 2/3 cup crumbled feta cheese 5. Remove shrimp from skewers. system. • 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper Arrange on top of orzo. Sprinkle with • Allow the steam cleaner to heat up • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley remaining chopped fresh parsley. for approximately 5 minutes, before blasting away build-up with 245°F 1. Place shrimp in large shallow dish. Tips: This salad is delicious both pressurized steam. Pour 1/2 cup of Thai chili sauce over warm or at room temperature, or even • Scrub grate with the brass round shrimp, turning so that all shrimp are the next day. Try to buy large or jumbo brush to ensure all grease and soot well coated. Cover and marinate at shrimp for this recipe; if only large have been removed. room temperature for 30 minutes. are available, cut the barbecuing time • Wipe excess moisture on the grate. down to about 8 minutes. • Place grate(s) back onto grill. 2. Reserving sauce from dish, thread • Use the steam cleaner's extension shrimp onto 4 skewers. - News Canada nozzle to rid the stainless steel exterior of any grime.

Glaze Like A Pro - News Canada For a professional glaze on an open fruit pie or a special cake topping, melt one cup of apple or currant jelly over a very low heat, stirring constantly. Cool slightly, and then spoon evenly over the fruit topping. Apple jelly looks best over lighter fruits such as apples, peaches or pears. If you want a pinky hue to complement strawberries, raspberries or plums, try the currant jelly.

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