Thank You Volunteers!

Community Association

Official voice of the Citadel Community Association August 2008

Thank you volunteers!

Citadel’s Stampede Breakfast was a huge success!

See page 18 for details!

Book this space today! 2 OFFICIAL VOICE OF THE CITADEL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION SUBURBAN JOURNALS CITADEL LINK AUGUST 2008 3 Citadel Community Association Citadel Community 860 Citadel Drive N.W. Calgary, AB, T3G 4B8 Association (Please note: this is only a mailbox) www.citadelca.ab.ca [email protected] Membership Drive Community Association 874-0202 Newsletter Submissions and Classified Ad Inquiries: I would like to become [email protected] a member of the Citadel YES! Community Association Board of Directors President...... Vivian Eaton Date: Vice-President...... Glenn Francey Name: Co-Treasurer...... Lesley Bloxham Address: Co-Treasurer...... Derick Duguid Secretary...... Karen Mills Administration...... Vacant Phone: Area Planning...... Vacant E-mail: Block Watch...... Vacant Number of People in Household: Catholic School Liaison...... Christine Ulicki Owner or Renter? (Please circle one) Communications...... Jeff and Susan Hessel Signature: Fundraising...... Frank and Kimberly Natt Lot Levy...... Glenn Francey Newsletter Editor...... Susan Hessel Memberships...... Vacant If you have any questions, Programs...... Pat Shier please e-mail us at [email protected]. Public School Liaison...... Vacant Sports ...... Joel Kofoworade Volunteer Coordinator...... Vacant Mail this form, along with a Website...... Jeremy Sherry cheque for $25.00, to 860 Citadel Community Centre Building...... Sandy Cameron Drive NW, Calgary, AB T3G 4B8 Community (note: this is a post box address only). Association The Citadel Link is published 12 times a year and delivered to residents of Citadel by Canada Post. This Journal is also available for pickup from local retail outlets. Submission deadlines are the 8th of each month, prior to Entertainment 2009 the distribution month. Coming Soon! Only $40 - save $5 off the retail price when you buy from the Citadel Community Association. Makes a great gift!

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4 OFFICIAL VOICE OF THE CITADEL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION SUBURBAN JOURNALS CITADEL LINK AUGUST 2008 5 Community News Citadel Monthly Citadel Citadel Seniors Meetings Website 55+ Group The Board of Directors meets the first We welcome any interested seniors, Wednesday of each month (except whether singles or couples, to meet July and August) at 7 p.m. at the with us for cards and other activities Crowfoot Co-op. (Boardroom located on Thursday afternoons from 1:30- on main level, through produce 3:30. Location: 40 Citadel Pointe. department, down hallway where the public washrooms are located). We are now part of the newly-formed Please be sure to check out our North West Seniors Travel Group, Please note: our next Board meeting brand-new website at which sponsors a tour each month. It will take place on September 3rd at www.citadelca.ab.ca! Learn more is a great opportunity to meet and 7:00 p.m. in the boardroom of the about what is happening in your socialize with other groups in this Crowfoot Co-op. community and check out recent area. editions of the Citadel Link. E-mail [email protected] for For further information please call more information. Your opinion is important to us! If you Gordon Kiemele at 208-0441, have an idea for something you would Barbara Decarie at 274-8502, or like to see on the website, let us know Bev James at 239-1323. It’s Your Link by sending your feedback to [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you! The Citadel Link is your link into what is going on with the Citadel Association Board; it provides information on your community and city and it highlights topics of interest. The newsletter is produced monthly, is distributed to every door in Citadel and is also available from the Citadel Corner at Esso.

We want to hear from you! Does the Link meet your needs? Is there some topic you would like to see covered? Are you interested in submitting your own article for possible inclusion?

Let us know your feedback by contacting [email protected]. 6 OFFICIAL VOICE OF THE CITADEL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION SUBURBAN JOURNALS CITADEL LINK AUGUST 2008 7 Community News Speed Reduction on Citadel Drive: a Painting of Gazebo/Ice Rink: The Citadel Board of concerned resident will be creating a City has provided us with a short list petition to reduce the speed on of approved painters but only one Directors Meeting Citadel Drive. He would like to have came back with quotes, which we feel the speed reduced to 40 km/h and are high. Our concerns will be raised Highlights have speed bumps put in. He will give to the City in the hope that they will the City and the Board a copy of the look into other candidates for us to The following are the highlights of petition. The Board discussed the use. the Citadel Community Association murals being done on the road as a Board Of Directors Meeting held at Youth Drop-in: Rental of the Citadel method of traffic control, or a 3-way the Hamptons Co-op, Calgary, Park School Gym has been confirmed stop such as the one Dalhousie has. July 9, 2008: and our youth drop- in programs will The topic of the traffic committee and be starting on Sept 12 from 7-9:30 on how to organize it was brought up; we Tuesday and Friday nights. have 3 people currently interested in Welcome to Lesley Bloxham and Derick Deguid: Lesley and Derick being on the committee and they are Graffiti Removal: The possibility of have stepped forward and were going to be contacted. an ongoing contract for removal of elected to jointly fill the position of graffiti was mentioned (as brought up Motion to Dissolve the Crowfoot treasurer. They are both designated in the previous Board meeting). After Minor Soccer Club: the club can no accountants. some discussion, it was determined longer function due to a lack of that we will continue to pay for the volunteers. Citadel is one of the Stampede Breakfast: The breakfast work done as opposed to having an founding communities, so the Board was a success; over 1300 people ongoing fee; this is preferable to the needs to carry a motion for them to attended. We will invite feedback for contractor. We may be able to get next year from residents in the legally dissolve. Once all of the some municipal funding for graffiti upcoming Link. We would also like to founding communities carry this removal as well. look into asking seniors what they motion, the CMSC will be dissolved would like to have at the Breakfast. and remaining funds will be The Berm: Last year the City put a distributed based on an average over berm around the leisure rink. It was Esso Counter/Old Memberships the last three years of the number of too big so they have lowered it. The from Esso: We are going to have participants from each community. City wants approval to keep the berm signs put up inside the Esso to assist This motion was carried. as it keeps water in place when we people in locating the Citadel flood the rink. The berm traps water, Community Association counter. As Use of Tennis Courts: It has been which may lead to puddles; however, well, the future membership director noted that the tennis courts are being it was determined that it could be will need to meet with the treasurers used for paid lessons, often for 1.5 adjusted. As well, there is an issue of to look into the membership hours at a time; the posted max is 30 visible dirt around the berm which can purchasing process and how to make minutes when people are waiting. be corrected by leveling and reseeding it more efficient. Stampede Breakfast volunteers were the field. A motion to have the City told by upset parents to wait on Friday Lockable Gate: a resident sent an correct the berm was carried, as well email to the Board suggesting that a night before they stored equipment in as a motion that the City level the lockable gate be put up in the parking the tennis courts and locked the tennis field and make a usable play surface. lot in an effort to reduce the drug court gates. As the courts are public, Benches in Citadel Park: Teen dealing/partying and noise level they cannot be used for anyone's partying and vandalism is an issue and occurring as a result. The Board profit. We will put a notice in the decided in favour of his moving Citadel Link about the rules and forward with his initiative. regulations of the tennis courts. continued on next page 8 OFFICIAL VOICE OF THE CITADEL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION SUBURBAN JOURNALS CITADEL LINK AUGUST 2008 9 Community News continued from previous page Please keep in mind that the courts are Welcome Aboard public, free courts for recreational the general consensus is that upkeep use only. They are not to be used for of this area may help with this matter. The Board of the Citadel Community profit, including any form of paid The benches need to be replaced and a Association is pleased to announce tennis lessons. motion to do so was carried. that Lesley Bloxham and Derick Duguid have joined the Board as our The courts may be used by the public Tree Planting: Discussion took place our new Co-Treasurers. between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to on trees that have been planted in the 10:00 p.m. If others are waiting to main park. The ones that were planted Lesley has a CGA designation and has play, matches must be limited to 30 are not satisfactory and we are going worked in public practice for five minutes. No animals, food or glass to look into having them replaced. years. She has experience with a containers are permitted. No roller variety of public and private blades, skateboards, hockey sticks or Entertainment Book: Our organizations. She and her family bicycles are allowed on the courts. fundraising committee has ordered have lived in Citadel for three years. Please use the hockey rink for these Entertainment books to be sold to activities. Only soft-soled shoes are benefit the community; they are allowed on the courts. Derick has a CGA designation and expected to arrive mid-August. works for a large engineering/ The Board would like to thank Stolen Items: An email was received construction company in financial residents for their courtesy in abiding with the suggestion that a description accounting and taxation. He comes by these rules so that everyone can of stolen items be put into the Link in from a multi-cultural background, enjoy our tennis courts this summer! the hopes that this might assist in the having lived in South America for 10 recovery of the items. The Board was years and in Texas for a year. He is in favour of this and the descriptions married with two children and has Classified Ads will be put in the Link and on the lived in Citadel for almost three years. MISSING CAT! Since May 7, 2008. website. Small all white spayed female, green Welcome to Lesley and Derick! We eyes, medium hair, feathered tail, would like to thank them for tattoo in right ear “TGG24”. Please volunteering their time to our call Dawn 403-606-0061 or e-mail Next Citadel Board of community. “[email protected]” to arrange Directors Meeting: return. “Snowflake” is dearly missed Crowfoot Co-op Citadel Community Association Board by her owners! Sep. 3, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. INFANT MASSAGE CLASSES, an Tennis Courts informative and fun way for parents to Youth Drop-In learn how to communicate, love, care Rules and and support through touch. Classes Programs available for newborns through to Regulations preschool. Basic and special interest RETURNING THIS FALL: workshops available. 4 week sessions Now that summer is here and the for 60 minutes. All classes available as YOUTH DROP-IN PROGRAMS at tennis courts in our main park are a group or one-on-one. Patricia Citadel Park School on Tuesday and being well used, the Board would like Milburne-Barile: NNEB, RMT, CIMT, Friday nights. 7:00-9:30 p.m. to remind Citadel residents of the CPMT. Adjust to Life Clinic. Clinic: rules and regulations around the use of 403-228-5433. Cell Phone: More information to come soon! the courts. 403-614-6732. [email protected].

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10 OFFICIAL VOICE OF THE CITADEL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION SUBURBAN JOURNALS CITADEL LINK AUGUST 2008 11 Community News A Message from Ward 2 Alderman Calling all Gord Lowe Babysitters!

Natural Parks occupy the north-facing slopes of the Are you 12 years or older? Have you coulees and provide a refuge for many taken a babysitting course? (Available Ward 2 is the of the wild animals living in the park. at the Crowfoot YMCA and other home of two places). natural parks. The park is also home to porcupines, With summer in Northern Pocket Gophers, If you would like to advertise your full swing, we Richardson's Ground Squirrels and name, age, and phone number in invite you to several species of mice and voles. future issues of the Link, with a spend some time at one or both These mammals are the main prey for parent's permission (for those 12 to 17 enjoying what nature has to offer. the Northern Harriers and Swainson's years of age), please go to the Citadel This month we will introduce you to Hawks, which are often seen in the website and download the waiver Nose Hill Park. skies above the park. form (www.citadelca.ab.ca/babysitters.htm). Get a parent to complete the form and There are significant archaeological send it to the Citadel Community Nose Hill Park - 5620 14 St. NW sites in the park, including stone Association at the address on the circles. These were formed by using form. Take a hike on the hill, but slow down stones to hold down the edges of tipis to appreciate the Rough Fescue and are called "tipi rings." Because of If at some point in the future you grassland that you are passing its height, the hill was also a sacred decide you no longer want your name through. Nose Hill Park contains one place used for ceremonies and burials. on this list, then you must contact us of the most significant examples of a In the 1980's, much of the park was via phone or e-mail and let us know. rough fescue grassland ecosystem left destined for residential development. on the Canadian prairies. Large However, vigorous citizen action Note: The Citadel Community Association mammals such as deer and coyotes saved the land for the magnificent and the Citadel Link are only compiling can be seen roaming the grasslands park we have today. and publishing a list of names. We are not and coulees. From the plateau, there responsible for any other services with respect to this listing. The employer takes are vistas including the Rocky Please watch for information on our on full responsibility of interviewing and Mountains, Bow River Valley and the other natural park in a future hiring the babysitters and the parents of vast plains to the east. newsletter. the babysitters are responsible for screening the prospective employer of The park was created in 1980 and Gord Lowe their child. covers over 11 square kilometres. The hill most likely gets its name from the fact that, from certain Available Babysitters: locations and with a little imagination, it looks like a nose. Grace - 18 years old - 830-4149 (c) or 239-7690 (h). Apart from the native grasses, one Samantha- 14 years old - 547-2839 of the dominant species in the Maggie - 12 years old - 313-9480. park is the Trembling Aspen. The Tyneka - 12 years old - 697-1460 aspen, along with the willows, (has her babysitter's certificate). No additional charges for service in the following communities only: • Arbour Lake • Citadel • Dalhousie • Hamptons • Royal Oak • Hawkwood • Scenic Acres • Silver Springs • Ranchlands • Tuscany

12 OFFICIAL VOICE OF THE CITADEL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION SUBURBAN JOURNALS CITADEL LINK AUGUST 2008 13 Community News and help make Citadel a better great opportunity to put your interests Interested in place to live! and skills to work. Our Citadel Programs Committee plans events like Volunteering? Volunteer Coordinator: Key aspects the Winter Gala, Stampede Breakfast, of this role include the recruitment Parade of Garage Sales, and our There are many current opportunities and organization of volunteers for our upcoming Fall Fair. Call Pat at 208- to volunteer with the Board of the community events, such as the 6853 for more information. Citadel Community Association. If upcoming Citadel Stampede you think you might like to check out Breakfast. For more information, Public School Liaison: In this role, the possibilities and see where your contact Pat at 208-6853. you will act as a liaison between the interests lie, come out to a Board community public schools and the meeting, or e-mail Membership Director: Citadel Community Association Board [email protected] for more Responsibilities include organizing and residents to ensure public school information. Citadel residents are the annual membership drive, information is shared as appropriate. always welcome to attend any or all processing mail-in membership For more information, e-mail Board meetings. applications, mailing or delivering [email protected]. new cards and maintaining an up-to- Volunteering has many benefits, both date membership list. For more Traffic Control Committee to the community and the volunteers! information, e-mail Members: Are you concerned about [email protected] traffic issues in Citadel? Would you Volunteers can: like to join other concerned residents obtain training and experience in Block Watch Director: Duties of this and work with the Citadel Board and new and challenging activities role include ensuring that the Block the City of Calgary to find solutions? make friends, have fun, and be a Watch Program is effectively If you are interested, part of this thriving community developed, implemented, and e-mail [email protected]. network with leaders in the Calgary maintained, establishing a close community, including Aldermen and liaison with appropriate Police Members of Legislative Assembly personnel and ensuring that the Citadel develop leadership and career- Citadel Community Association is building skills provided with regular updates of the Old-Fashioned Block Watch Program. For more PLEASE NOTE - our Board meetings information, call Vivian at 208-3254. Family Fair take place on the first Wednesday of Citadel will be holding an “Old- each month, in the Crowfoot Co-op Fundraising Committee Members: Fashioned Family Fair” on Sunday, Boardroom. Our next meeting will As members of the fundraising take place at the on Wednesday, committee, you will assist the October 5 at St. Brigid School from September 3, at 7:00 p.m. Fundraising Directors in developing 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. creative fundraising strategies to provide funds for various Citadel Join us for old-time picnic games, Volunteer community activities. Contact races, popcorn and candy floss. There Kimberly at [email protected] if you are will be a cost of $10 to book a table Opportunities interested. for selling handicrafts, baked goods Would you like to help out in your and other homemade items at the fair. community? Do you enjoy working Programs Committee Members: If with people? Here are current community spirit is important to you, Mark your calendar for some family opportunities for you to get involved and you like planning things, this is a fun! Call us today at 287-0746. No referral required 303, 400 Crowfoot Crescent N.W.

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Patients of Cory Liss Orthodontics 14 OFFICIAL VOICE OF THE CITADEL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION SUBURBAN JOURNALS CITADEL LINK AUGUST 2008 15 Community News with experience and knowledge in the Registrations Get Involved with following areas would add tremendous value to the Proposal Air Cadets the Northwest Team: Ages 12 to 19, Wednesday Recreation Centre Fundraising expertise in areas such September 10, 2008 – 7:00 pm at the as grant applications, corporate Vocational Research and As a Director for the Citadel sponsorship/donations and operating Community Association, I am excited Rehabilitation Research Institute fundraising events; to provide a further update about the (V.R.R.I.), 3304-33 St NW Working with philanthropists; future Northwest Recreation Centre Structuring governance models for project as well as some tremendous not-for-profit organizations; Are you interested in learning the volunteer opportunities available in Recruiting and managing volunteer skills of flying and are looking to September. As mentioned in our last teams; make new friends while learning other newsletter, Citadel Community Marketing, communications, PR; valuable skills? Then Air Cadets Association has joined the Calgary Writing winning proposals; might just be the youth program you Northwest Recreation Centre Society Construction management, are looking for. (CNRCS). The CNRCS is a coalition architecture and engineering; of ten Communities that will provide a Legal and accounting expertise; and Please bring your birth certificate, collective community voice to Human resources. Alberta Health Care Card and your represent the interests for all residents The Northwest Recreation Centre parent or guardian for a new recruit in our respective communities project will be a high-profile presentation. For more information regarding this project. The CNRCS's initiative- one that will have a lasting and to print out registration forms, objective is to be selected as the impact in NW Calgary for many visit http://781aircadets.ca/. organization to work with the City to generations. Being a volunteer with design the facility and oversee the the Proposal Team will connect you to future operations. passionate citizens from your Crowfoot neighborhood, the business Library While project details have yet to be finalized, we have been continuing to community and civic and provincial governments, and provide a Summer Shorts work with the City of Calgary. Through this we have gained an tremendous experience in community August 6 and activism. August 20, 7:00 understanding of the processes of formalizing a recreation centre, such – 8:00 p.m. Join The CNRCS would like your help! To as how communities can partner with the Crowfoot Library for an hour of learn more about this project and the the City to develop a community movies from the Library's video various volunteer opportunities, please operated facility, and how to create an collection. For ages 6 to 9. attend a CNRCS Open House at effective proposal for the City to win 7:30pm on Tuesday, September the right to be the City's partner on Super Summer Drop-in Family 23rd at the Silver Springs such a project. Storytime at the Crowfoot Library Community Centre located at 5720 Mondays, Until August 25, 10:15 – The intent of the CNRCS is to be the Silver Ridge Drive NW. For 11:00 a.m. Join the Crowfoot Library City's partner. We will be submitting a additional information contact Sandor for a super-sized summer storytime, proposal to the City in late 2008 Kiss, CNRCS President, by email: with 45 minutes of stories, songs, outlining a vision for a future [email protected]. fingerplays, and/or a video. For ages 2 partnership. The CNRCS requires Respectfully submitted, to 5 with parent/caregiver. No volunteers to sit on committees to help Joel Kofoworade, Director, Citadel registration required. develop this proposal. Individuals Community Association 16 OFFICIAL VOICE OF THE CITADEL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION SUBURBAN JOURNALS CITADEL LINK AUGUST 2008 17 Girl Guides Unit Submissions Crowfoot. It was a lot of fun for the from ones we had already seen. These girls to spend time together as they girls will spend the next while writing #36 Pathfinders - Submitted by have become good friends over their up this adventure and begin planning Budgie (one of the leaders): year full of events. We had one girl their Silver/Gold expedition. We take This unit of girls had a couple of complete her Canada Cord and a break through the summer - nights in late May where they invited Community Service Award - she was although these girls are such good 3rd year Guides to come to see what presented with that and has moved on friends that there is never a real break Pathfinders is all about. This is our to the Ranger unit. - they see each other weekly to just way of letting them know that "chill". Pathfinders is NOT at all like Guides. #36 Rangers - Submitted by Budgie: In Pathfinders YOU, the girls, plan As always these girls can't sit still, as Both units are happy to welcome new and execute all the activities you want you will discover from what they members in the fall - early September to do - with the leader's guidance. To packed into JUNE. First it was a - when they begin a new year of end this year the girls planned a sleepover to finish planning an event adventures, including monthly visits sleepover at the Girl Guide Centre and at the end of the month (stay tuned for to the Food Bank to help out. then a day at Calaway Park. They that one) and then a progressive followed this activity with a nice dinner to finish the year. What is a supper at Chianti's restaurant in progressive dinner? Well, we started Mitotem District Guiding News: at Original Joe's in Kensington and had appetizers, then walked over to August marks administrative month Julio's Barrio to enjoy the main for Guiding as we receive continued course. Then we drove to the applications for girls for our programs Chocolate Bar to finish out the starting in September. Many of our evening and present the Chief units require assistance to implement Commissioner's Award and programs. These are the skills that Commonwealth Award to one of the you, the folks in our communities, girls finishing the program. We were possess. Guiding strives to develop sooooo stuffed by the end of the strong future leaders who are well evening, and we enjoyed catching up rounded in personal growth, on what everyone had been doing. community service and environmental One of the girls works in a Spark unit appreciation. If you feel you would and we don't see her on a regular like to help with your expertise or basis. You think this was the end of skills in the development of these their fun? - NO WAY! At the keen girls, feel free to contact me with sleepover, four of the girls planned any questions or suggestions. Perhaps their Bronze/Silver Duke of you have what we are looking for. Edinburgh Award - which involved 4 Registration for the girls is ongoing. nights camping, 3 days of horseback Again please contact me directly at riding and identifying Wildflowers on 403-241-3444 for registration the 3 different areas to which we rode. information. It was a glorious weekend for us as the sun shone for all 3 days. The Sincerely, mosquitoes only bothered us at night Suzanne Collins, Mitotem District and there were so many wildflowers Commissioner, 403-241-3444 that we had trouble telling new ones Today's Girls – Tomorrow's Leaders CITADEL LINK AUGUST 2008 18 Citadel Stampede Breakfast

YEE HAW!!!! The Citadel Stampede their climbing skills on the climbing goes to Tapestry Church, who Breakfast was a lip-smackin', foot- wall, brought to the Breakfast for the provided us with more than 20 stompin' good time! Over 1300 first time this year! volunteers from as far away as Citadel residents, family and friends Texas! We sincerely thank all of the joined us on July 5th at the Rink for a None of this would have been possible wonderful volunteers at this event fabulous morning! They enjoyed a without the many hard-working who worked so hard to make our terrific breakfast of pancakes, beans, volunteers who contributed to this Stampede Breakfast a success. As sausages and hash browns, heard event. We were especially thrilled that well, a huge thanks to our generous some great C&W tunes and took part a former longtime Board member, sponsors, who kindly donated funds in some awesome activities! The Brian Pearson- though he no longer towards this terrific event. Without all jumping tent and obstacle course were lives in our community- brought his of you, this event could not have huge hits with the younger crowd, whole family to volunteer at the happened. THANK YOU! while kids of all ages enjoyed testing Breakfast! As well, a special thank you

Our Programs Committee worked very hard to make the Citadel Stampede Breakfast a great time for all! L to R: Pat Shier (Chair),Tanya McPhee, Cheryl Myers. CITADEL LINK AUGUST 2008 18 CITADEL LINK AUGUST 2008 19 Citadel Stampede Breakfast Thank You to all Volunteers and Sponsors

Platinum Jonathan Crawford, Remax Mountain View

Gold Zeena Taghvai, Sutton Group Canwest Volunteers Real Canadian Superstore Tapestry Church- Citadel Amel Ajaj-Terry Alston-Suzy Anderes-Anne Beacon Hill Dental Beatty-Carole Brewer-Heather Cameron- Jess Cameron-Sandy Cameron-Ian Silver Campbell-Marcie Campbell-Marissa William Osunde, Remax City View Campbell-Denis Chalifour-Wayne Chow- Sobeys Royal Oak Tricia Cieslewicz-Jonathan Crawford- Kirby Cox, Royal Le Page Foothills Barbara Decarie-Gayl DeGroot-Vivian Charlesglen Toyota Eaton-Debbie Ermel-Antella Fruncillo- Foothills Landscaping Samantha Gentile-Sebastian Gentile-Greg Harasyn-Mark Harasyn-Michelle Harasyn- Bronze Russ Heal-Elise Hessel-Jeff Hessel-Joel Crowfoot Plates Kofoworade-Christina Magana-Steve Crowfoot Co-op Maudsley-Darcy McPhee-Tania McPhee- Schank's Karen Mills-Ryan Mills-Cheryl Myers- Crowfoot Dodge Frank Natt-Barbara Nitschke-Lydia Crowfoot Honda Nitschke-Young Ou-Becky Pearson-Bev Music Makers Pearson-Brian Pearson-Rick Pearson-Kelly Reid-Brooke Reid-Pat Shier-Zeena Taghvai- Tapestry Church -Harvey Taphorn-Shailaja Our Programs Committee worked Great weather, great food, great activities, great Thakore-Saru Thakore-Evan Van den Hoef- volunteers, great sponsors and great community very hard to make the Citadel Howard Van den Hoef-Len Webber-Cailyn Stampede Breakfast a great time for spirit all added up to one GREAT Stampede Wolsey- Jenna Wolsey-May Yang-Reza Breakfast! Got an idea as to how we can make it all! L to R: Pat Shier (Chair),Tanya Zarezadeh-Siavash Zarezadeh McPhee, Cheryl Myers. even GREATER next year? Email us at [email protected]. 20 OFFICIAL VOICE OF THE CITADEL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION SUBURBAN JOURNALS CITADEL LINK AUGUST 2008 21 YInour Our Safety City vomiting, thirst, giddiness, chills, City Safe and profuse sweating. The patient is usually cold and Heat Related Illness damp to the touch, and skin may appear grey or dusky. Heat Cramps Treatment includes removing the Heat cramps can occur in patient from the hot environment overworked muscles (often the and removing excess or tight fitting calves, thighs, abdomen and clothing. shoulders) after strenuous activity in If the patient is conscious and alert, the heat. provide suitable fluids such as The exact cause of heat cramps is tomato or orange juice, or a unknown, but it is thought to be commercially available sodium related emergency this summer by related to an imbalance in balanced sports drink. following these simple steps: stay electrolytes. well-hydrated at all times by drinking High humidity, alcohol Heat Stroke plenty of water. Remember that consumption, or inadequate Heat stroke is a dire medical excessive alcohol consumption will hydration may increase the emergency. Without rapid actually work to dehydrate you. Wear likelihood of heat cramps. intervention, it can be fatal. lightly colored, tightly woven, but Care for all heat related illness It occurs when the body’s own loose fitting clothing with a broad begins with removing the patient cooling mechanisms have been brimmed hat. Use a waterproof from the hot environment. Gentle completely overcome and it can no sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher and stretching of the cramped muscle, longer cool itself. reapply it often. Attempt to stay out of along with re-hydration, will Early signs and symptoms are the mid-day sun (10am-4pm) when generally relieve most heat cramps. similar to heat exhaustion, but may UV rays are at their highest, even on If in doubt, seek medical attention progress to include the cessation of cloudy days. Try to avoid heavy regarding any heat related illness. sweating; therefore, the patient will physical exertion in hot, high appear flushed, and skin may be hot humidity conditions. If you begin to Heat Exhaustion and dry to the touch. feel ill or develop cramps, get out of Heat exhaustion can occur due to The patient may be disoriented and the sun immediately and rest in a cool excessive fluid loss after prolonged may eventually lose consciousness. environment until you feel better. sweating in a hot environment. Call 9-1-1 immediately. Signs and symptoms may include Remove the patient from the hot headaches, fatigue, nausea or environment and remove excess or For more safety information and tight fitting clothing. safety tips, visit the Calgary EMS website at www.calgary.ca/ems

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22 OFFICIAL VOICE OF THE CITADEL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION SUBURBAN JOURNALS CITADEL LINK AUGUST 2008 23 Your Safety be picked up. Wear a money pouch under your Stolen Property Have your neighbours keep an eye clothes or carry your purse or wallet on your house. close to your body. in Citadel Have a neighbour occasionally re- Pack as lightly as possible and avoid arrange drapes and blinds. using expensive, designer luggage. The Board has received a request to Leave a phone number or place Make a record of your luggage publish descriptions of items/property where your neighbours or friends contents – keep it and any valuables stolen from Citadel residents, in the can reach you in case of an with you. hope that a description might assist in emergency. the recovery of the stolen items. The Check with your home insurance Out and About following item was taken from a company as to the amount of time While travelling, be aware that Citadel resident: your home can be left vacant before tourists make tempting targets for it affects your insurance coverage. crime. The best advice for travellers is Solar angel, made of concrete, about to try to blend in with the crowd. 18 inches tall, holding a pink flower Packing Your Bags Some other suggestions for keeping that glows in the dark. Putting a little extra thought into what you and your family safe: you're taking will decrease the chance Check maps before you leave for If you have any information about this of becoming a victim of crime. Some the day so you have an idea of item, or if you have had something tips to help you: where you're going. stolen and would like its description Clean out your wallet or purse and Stick to well-lit, populated areas. take only essential cards. Always lock your car when parked put into the Link, please contact Use credit cards or traveller's and hide valuables in the trunk. [email protected]. cheques when possible – they are easier to replace than cash. continued on next page

Planning a Safe These are the most recent crime Vacation Citadel Crime statistics for Citadel, taken from the Calgary Police Service website at Many families plan a trip for their Statistics www.calgarypolice.ca. summer vacation but neglect to consider home safety. Keeping your family and belongings safe is critical to a happy vacation season. The Calgary Police Service Crime Prevention Unit recommends the following steps to reduce your chance of being a victim of crime.

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24 OFFICIAL VOICE OF THE CITADEL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION SUBURBAN JOURNALS CITADEL LINK AUGUST 2008 25 Your Safety Your Health continued from previous page 3. Learn to plan fast and healthy meals Don't advertise you're a tourist – Healthy Meals keep maps and guidebooks out of Level I Activity: This activity sight. for Busy Families presents an overview of the family Ensure that everyone in your family nutrition and would best meet the Community Education Service knows where you're staying and needs of families and/ or professionals Presented By: Julie Wood, Registered what to do if they get lost or with little to no knowledge or Dietitian—Calgary Health Region separated. Agree on a meeting place experience with the topic. just in case. September 30, 2008 This session is presented by the Sign In: 6:15pm Make your vacation a memorable one. Community Education Service of the Session: 6:30-8:00pm Be safe and have a great summer! Southern Alberta Family and St. Brigid School, Community Resource Center in For more safety 730 Citadel Way NW partnership with the GI Clinic at the tips, visit www.calgarypolice.ca. Alberta Children’s Hospital and St. Register by September 23, 2008 by Brigid School. visiting www.fcrc.sacyhn.ca. (If you have difficulties please email Calgary Session is Free of Charge Block Parent [email protected]) Participants Will: For more information about the Summer is here! 1. Gain an understanding of common Community Education Service email Warm weather nutritional concerns among Canadian [email protected] or call 403-955-7420. entices everyone children out of doors – 2. Be provided with practical advice Funding generously provided by cycling, jogging, on how to meet your child’s Encana Corporation and the Alberta gardening, and of nutritional needs Children’s Hospital Foundation. course, children playing everywhere.

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26 OFFICIAL VOICE OF THE CITADEL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION SUBURBAN JOURNALS CITADEL LINK AUGUST 2008 27 School News/In Our City registrants from grades K-9. Enjoy Sunday, August 10 Citadel Park the remainder of your summer and we Marda Gras Festival. Head down to look forward to seeing everyone in the Marda Loop for live music, a street Families living in Citadel or Arbour new school year, beginning September market, a kid's quarter, roaming Lake are reminded that the first day of 2, 2008. minstrels, beach volleyball, beer school for students is September 2, gardens and so much more! 2008. Class placements and locations www.mardaloopbrz.com will be available the morning of September 2. Special Events August 15 to 23 Calgary offers many great summer GlobalFest's International Our office will be open 1:00 – 4:00 events and festivals. Get out there Fireworks Competition. This year p.m. on Wednesday, August 27 and and enjoy your city! 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, features top pyromusical presenters August 28 and Friday, August 29 for from four countries. www.globalfest.ca registration. A birth certificate is August 1 to 10 required for students registering for Calgary Fringe Festival. The Calgary Saturday, August 16 Kindergarten. Fringe Festival will host theatre Toast n' Jam Youth Music Festival productions, film entries, touring street New bus maps for the 2008 -2009 2008. 3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. A free performers, musicians and musical school year will be available for pick musical festival held at Canada acts. www.calgaryfringe.ca up on Thursday, August 28 and Friday, Olympic Park for youth. Bands and August 29. Please remember that bus singers battle for the title of the top August 4 to 9 routes and stops may change over the musical youth talent in Calgary in Afrikadey! Celebrate the rich African summer. Having the most current bus front of a panel of judges. This youth route map can help to reduce culture with this annual arts and music festival. www.afrikadey.com festival also features other activities confusion and worry on the first day like: a skateboard competition and of school. August 7 to 10 demo, Mountain bike competition and demo, youth resource fair, rock In the meantime, have a very safe and A Taste of Calgary. Calgary's biggest climbing, gladiator jousting, an healthy summer. We're looking outdoor food and beverage festival obstacle course and much more. Visit forward to meeting you again in returns to Eau Claire Market with lots September! of good eats to sample. www.calgary.ca/cns for band www.tasteofcalgary.com applications and event information.

St. Brigid August 7 to 10 August 22-24 Calgary Bluesfest. Take in some Calgary Hispanic Festival & Expo We hope everyone has been enjoying great live blues music. Latino. A three-day festival of spicy a safe, restful summer vacation! www.calgarybluesfest.com Latin bands, dance, food, art, workshops and more celebrating Now that we are in the month of Calgary's Hispanic communities. August, our minds begin to drift Sunday, August 10 www.hispanicarts.com towards returning to school. If any of Calgary Dragon Boat Festival. our school families has questions or Cheer on the dragon boats at concerns, St. Brigid School will be Glenmore Park. This free festival open the week of August 18, 2008. features a children's fun area, food You may contact the school's main concessions, multicultural office at 239-1306. During this time entertainment and more. we will also be taking any new www.calgarydragonboat.com 28 OFFICIAL VOICE OF THE CITADEL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION SUBURBAN JOURNALS CITADEL LINK AUGUST 2008 29 In Our City your concerns openly with personnel Emergency so that a mutually agreeable course of action may be taken. Care for Cats Sharing Our Streets and These services are here to help you Conserving Our Water Like us, pets who get sick or injured and your pet. Keep in mind an don't always do so during convenient emergency service operates under As more of our recreational activities business hours. Your regular vet will different conditions and pressures take us outdoors to enjoy the summer likely see your cat on very short notice than your regular clinic. They must heat, it's important that we ensure but if your regular clinic is closed, prioritize clients based on urgency of proper use of our streets and alleys. what next? the problem, provide a high level of There are a number of guidelines in

care to multiple pets at the same time, place to make sure our streets are safe: The best offense is a great defense: and they do this in often stressful and take time to familiarize yourself with emotionally-charged situations. Basketball nets, the emergency options available to skateboard ramps you. Your regular clinic may provide a It's prudent to have a financial plan in and hockey nets doctor on call for emergencies or they place before you need it. There is are not permitted may refer you to the nearest available always an emergency fee attached to on city streets, veterinary emergency service. other medical service costs, and those even if only temporary.

other costs should be charged at The use of skateboards or in-line Both North and South Calgary have regular rates. Having pet insurance, an skates is permitted on most city emergency facilities, staffed and emergency fund, credit card or other sidewalks or boulevards, unless equipped to handle any crisis at any reliable financial resources will help otherwise posted. Skateboarding or hour and specializing in ER veterinary alleviate stress, allowing you to focus in-line skating are not allowed care. on ensuring that your pet receives the downtown within the Central Traffic

care it needs. Zone. Call first if possible: your initial Bicycles can be phone call may allow emergency staff Emergencies are stressful events: the ridden on sidewalks to determine whether a visit is even more knowledgeable and prepared by children under the warranted. If a visit is necessary, you can be, the less you will panic in age of 14. All communicate your pet's problem and a crisis and the easier it will be to cyclists under the age obtain the best care you can provide of 18 must wear an for your cat. approved helmet. In cases where it is permitted to ride a Jorinda Rankin wheeled vehicle on a city sidewalk or boulevard, it must be done in a safe manner that does not interfere with pedestrians.

The MEOW Foundation is a no-kill Summertime outdoor activities may cat rescue charity operating in the also require water use whether you are Calgary area. MEOW has helped watering your lawn or cooling off in a thousands of homeless cats since pool. Please remember the following Gudrid is an immaculate little bandit 2000. (403) 230-6033 or who steals hearts. www.meowfoundation.com. continued on next page NORTHLAND VILLAGE DENTAL CENTRE

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30 OFFICIAL VOICE OF THE CITADEL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION SUBURBAN JOURNALS CITADEL LINK AUGUST 2008 31 In Our City continued from previous page Hot tubs and swimming pools requirements under the water utility containing chlorine water must be bylaw: drained directly into the wastewater drain located in the basement of In the event of a water shortage, your residence. This ensures that watering restrictions may be these materials enter the sanity enforced. sewer system and will be treated at Water from hot tubs and pools wastewater treatment plants. cannot be drained on to or across For more information visit any portion of a city street, www.calgary.ca/animalservices or call sidewalk, park or on to or across 3-1-1. Enjoy your summer. another person's property. Water from downspouts can not be directed on to your neighbour's property. Classified Ad Form Please fill out the form, cut it out and mail/drop-off to the address below with the enclosed payment. Fees per issue: $15.00 for up to 25 words, $25.00 for 26 - 50 words, $35.00 for 51 - 75 words. The maximum per ad is 75 words (no exceptions). Maximum number of ads per advertiser is 2 per issue. Citadel Community Association's Classified Ad Form Name: Telephone: Email:

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Please drop off or mail payment to: 66 Citadel Acres Close NW, Calgary, AB, T3G 5A6 Please make cheques out to: Citadel Community Association. DEADLINE: 5th of each month, prior to issue month. For example, for the March issue, the ad form would need to be submitted by Feb. 5th. For more info, please contact [email protected]. Calgary NW

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32 OFFICIAL VOICE OF THE CITADEL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION SUBURBAN JOURNALS CITADEL LINK AUGUST 2008 33 Cardio or Weights? This is the question on many people's muscle and lose a little fat, you will isn't the most efficient way to train. minds. The goal of all new and look and feel better, and you will seasoned fitness buffs is to enhance function more efficiently. Finally, I can't stress enough the need their physique in the most time to monitor your diet in order to see efficient and effective manner What about cardio? Cardiovascular aesthetic changes in your physique. possible. So, how do you best spend training promotes cardiovascular Once you are a consistent exerciser, your time and money? Should you hit health. An effective cardio program 80% of how you look is predicated on the pavement for that 'long, slow should include some higher intensity your diet. There are many 'fit but fat' cardio burn' or run to the weight training as a component. This will people. If you want the best results room? continuously change the level or pace possible from your training regimen, of your workout, which will increase do some resistance training, some That question is best answered in two and decrease your heart rate. This can higher intensity interval training and words: resistance training! Resistance be achieved while running, cycling, maintain a healthy diet that's higher in training will 'sculpt' your physique skipping, doing body weight protein and vegetables and lower in into the body of your dreams. Having resistance exercises, or any number of processed foods, especially said this, you don't need to invest in an other ways. The key is to maintain carbohydrates and fats. expensive gym membership or home high intensity training levels for gym. Resistance training can be done shorter intervals. You will burn extra with a minimal amount of equipment calories during your workout, and, By Shawna Kaminski (see last month's column) and body more importantly, you will elevate weight exercises. As well, I'm not your metabolism for a time after your Shawna is shaking up the fitness saying that there isn't a place for workout is done. Going for that 'long, routines of several people in her 'cardio' in your fitness regimen. Both slow burn' while doing cardio may be outdoor boot camps and with personal resistance and cardiovascular training satisfying for some, but if physique training. Please contact the editor if are important for overall health. enhancement is your goal, then this you wish to work with her.

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34 OFFICIAL VOICE OF THE CITADEL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION SUBURBAN JOURNALS CITADEL LINK AUGUST 2008 35 Membership Awareness Your community association consists of Calgary to offer such programs as are maintained for the benefit of the of a group of volunteers who work to Park 'n' Play and other youth drop-in community residents. make your community a great place to programs. live for residents of all ages. It 8. Home and Auto Insurance provides a voice for the community on 2. Sports: Community associations Discounts: Membership does have its changes and new developments that may offer organized sport benefits. Toole Peet Insurance will affect residents; information, opportunities for children and youth: provide special group rates for all programs and support; low-cost baseball, basketball, skating, hockey, community association members. Call recreation, sports and social activities; soccer and many others. Normand at 245-1177 for your quote and discounts for members on various today. goods and services. 3. Community Safety: Block Watch, Block Parent and bicycle safety 9. Representing the Community on You can become involved with your programs are examples of how Regional Committees and community association in two community associations ensure safety Initiatives: Community association important ways: in the neighbourhood. designates represent the community on regional issues of interest such as a) Become a member: when you 4. Special Events: Yearly events major parks, major infrastructure purchase a membership to your provide families with an opportunity projects in the area and social issues. community association, your dues to meet others in the community and are used to offer you and your have some fun. Events include 10. Improved Quality of Life: neighbours many programs and stampede breakfasts, parades of Community associations are created activities. garage sales, winter galas, and many by individuals who want to improve others. the quality of life for themselves and b) Become a volunteer: others in the community. Share the community associations rely on 5. Awareness and Response to feeling of community pride- become a volunteers to make things happen. Planning and Development Issues: community association member and There are many ways you can The community association makes volunteer! volunteer to make your every effort to keep track of community a more enjoyable development and planning proposals Join today by calling or emailing the place to live. At the same time, in areas such as transportation, roads, Citadel Community Association. you will make new friends and park and playground development, learn skills. and traffic issues. The City of Calgary often consults with the community association about these proposals. TEN GOOD REASONS TO JOIN YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY 6. Community Newsletter and ASSOCIATION Website: The community association communicates to the residents the 1. Programs and Services for all activities, programs and services that Ages - Preschoolers to Seniors: are happening in the community Community associations offer through a regular newsletter and Community programs directly, or provide support through the website. Association to other organizations offering programs (such as Girl Guides). Many 7. Facility Operations and Rentals: Community Associations are associations also partner with the City Outdoor ice rinks and tennis facilities a great place to belong!