Fall Programs at the McKenzie Lake Community Centre McKenzie Kids Indoor Soccer McKenzie Frenzie Wrap Up FFAIRAIRYY CAMPCAMP in McKenzie Lake The Official Newsletter of the August 2009 McKenzie Lake Community Association www.mckenziearea.com The McKenzie Lake market is improving! Need a new CMA? Kathleen Alexander Sell at the BEST price in the least time? My 'Focus First' Marketing is the key. ~ I really do work hard for you! ~ www.homefindcalgary.com Calgary Realtor® MaxWell South Star Realty ‘Exceeding your Expectations’ 20, 8180 Macleod Trail South Calgary, AB T2H 2B8 403-253-5678 E-mail: [email protected] Does Landscaping Add Value? You Bet! Whether you live in a condominium or a single-family house, landscaping can certainly make your home easier to sell. But will attractive landscaping add value? It depends. Potted plants, freshly edged green lawn, and weed-free garden areas always make your home more attractive and appealing vis-a-vis the competition. 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Exceeding Your Expectations 2 OFFICIAL VOICE OF THE McKENZIE LAKE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION SUBURBAN JOURNALS THE GAZETTE AUGUST 2009 3 Executive MLCA Supported Programs President: D'Arcy Duquette McKenzie Tots: Julie Kennedy [email protected] 403-475-8518 Vice President: Rich Brack Jelly Bean Dances: Kim & Dave Doucet [email protected] 403-289-7548 Secretary: Joyce Cook 55+ Club: Lois Cullwick McKenzie Lake Community [email protected] 403-313-9798 Association Treasurer: VACANT Block Parent: Christine Serino 16198 McKenzie Lake Way SE Past President: Stephanie Campbell 403-251-1723 Calgary, AB T2Z 1L7 (no email available) Kids’ Soccer: Dave Doucet Ph. 403 257-1823 403-289-7548 Fax 403 257-4429 Kids’ Outdoor Hockey: VACANT Directors McKenzie “Angels”: Colleen Godec 403-266-6651 MLCA Office Administrator: Building/Facilities: Heidi Neumann Drop-In Basketball: Wes Witmer Jennifer Gibson [email protected] 403-257-2788 [email protected] Preschool Program: Deanna Huckabee Casino Coordinator: Rick Young [email protected] 403-257-4608 MLCA Program Coordinator: McKenzie Sports: Richard Brack Jacquelyn Taylor [email protected] [email protected] Newsletter Editor: Miranda Sparks Other Contact Information [email protected] MLRA (Beach Club): Murray Lloyd At large: Cheryl Salverda Article Submissions: 403-257-1657 [email protected] Miranda Sparks Before & After School: Grace Flis Ray Herrington [email protected] 403-803-0503 (no email available) McKenzie 210 Scouts: John Penner Community Website: 403-852-1517 www.mckenziearea.com Girl Guides: Terry Dychkowski Advisory 403-257-6057 City of Calgary CNS: Debbie Allen Suburban Journals Publishing Pathways Initiative: Joan Bingleman [email protected] Advertising Sales: 403-257-3565 Community Police: Martin Martindale Pam Kyokushin Karate: Brad Gillespie [email protected] 403-880-1819 403-225-3516 Ward 12 Alderman: Ric McIver Kel Soloway Dance: Jocelyne Daum [email protected] [email protected] 403-241-7969 Ad booking deadlines for this monthly publication are Calgary Hays MLA: Art Johnston Kumon: Gail Chipman the 14th of the month, prior to the distribution month. [email protected] 403-257-3537 This publication is published 12 times a year by Suburban Journals Publishing and delivered to residents by Canada Post. This publication is also available for pickup from local retail outlets. Please note: the information and opinions in this newsletter are subject to change, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of the publisher or editor. Content contained in this publication may not be reproduced without the written consent of Suburban Journals Publishing. The information herein is believed accurate but not warranted so. Any advertisements, home businesses, babysitters & nannies, or other parties listed in the Cranston Suburban Journal should not be interpreted as recommendations or endorsements by the editor or the publisher. “Living and believing in McKenzie Lake/Mountain Park, I provide the most effective way to sell your home for the most amount of money!” EXPERIENCE THE ADVANTAGES OF: THINKING OF MOVING? BEFORE YOU DECIDE, COMPARE!! Call and ask about my comprehensive marketing programs, cost saving options (part of the negotiation process) and track record!!! Don Lothian Re/Max Landan 256-3888 www.calgaryrealestate.org [email protected] 4 OFFICIAL VOICE OF THE McKENZIE LAKE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION SUBURBAN JOURNALS THE GAZETTE AUGUST 2009 5 Community News News from Family Fun Day Preschool Info the Lake Thank You Preschool starts September 8 (3 year olds) and September 9 (4 year olds). Park Conditions and Hours Our mega thanks for the generosity Current park hours are 9:00 a.m. to of those who made it happen: Visit our website at 10:00 p.m. Monday – Friday and 8:00 www.mckenziearea.com to view our a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Weekends and Sponsors: preschool or to add your child to a General Holidays. On Monday, CO-OP waitlist. We presently have openings August 10th, park closing time will Boston Pizza in our 3PM class. Please contact move to 9:00 p.m. Safeway Michele Overacker at M&M Meat Shops [email protected] if you have 2009 Family Fun Day Joey's Only Seafood any further questions. Family Fun Day at the lake was held Cora's Breakfast & Lunch on Friday, July 3rd. A big “thank you” McDonald's Hope to see you in the fall! to all staff and our volunteers who worked so hard to make this day such a great success. Thank you also to our Stock Car Sponsors: sponsors. Don Lothian/Remax Realtor Green Drop Free Dayhome 2009 Annual General Meeting Naiad Irrigation The 2009 Annual General Meeting Shaw GMC Registry will be held on Thursday, September Do you work Part Time, Full Time or 17th at 7:00 p.m. in the Beach Club. BBQ: have before and after school needs for The Board of Directors invites your Sobey's your children? attendance and participation. Meeting information and a proxy voting form The weather was beautiful and many Are you new to the neighborhood and will be mailed to all members in residents were able to enjoy this year's need a Provider very near to your September. event. Congratulations to all our home? prize winners! Membership Cards Are you frustrated by tearing off If you are new property owners and phone numbers at the Grocery Store require membership cards please call just to find out that they have no room Donna at 403-257-1657 to make the Girl Guides for your child? necessary arrangements. You will be required to bring the “Certificate of Registration Title” or Rental Agreement for your Why not phone the McKenzie Support property. For your convenience, the Sparks, Brownies, Girl Guides, Group for Day Home Providers? We office will be open Tuesday August Pathfinder & Ranger Registration meet monthly and have all vacancies 4th and Tuesday August 11th until Night for Girls Living in McKenzie recorded in our registry so it takes 7:00 p.m. Lake, Cranston, and Auburn Bay. only one phone call for you to find out who has vacancies. Please help us with ensuring that we Date: Tues., Sept. 8 continue to offer safe, friendly, clean Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. The service is free to both Parents and and tidy recreation and leisure Location: McKenzie Lake Providers serviced by the Gazette. We facilities. Community Center provide the names and you check the references! “Enjoy Summer at the Lake Contact Terry for more information at and Park” 403-257-6057 or [email protected]. Contact Donna at 403-257- 2102. 6 OFFICIAL VOICE OF THE McKENZIE LAKE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION SUBURBAN JOURNALS THE GAZETTE AUGUST 2009 7 Community News McKenzie Lake Community Plan Community plans are developed majority of residents through consultation with landowners, in the community. consultants, City Departments, and The lake is located school boards; with public input on a private considered by the Planning Group or recreation site and Technical Team. The plan contains certain access Goals, Objectives, and Organizing restrictions apply. Principles, with texts and maps. Significant changes to the Design Undeveloped lands Concept will require a formal were used for amendment to this plan from City farming, including Council, after a non-statutory Public cereal crop production and grazing. A The most significant natural features Hearing. gravel mining operation in the in McKenzie Lake are the Bow River floodplain lands was terminated. A valley and the escarpment along its The McKenzie Policy Statement and small farmstead of 18 hectares (45 eastern edge. The river valley is fairly Area Structure Plan was adopted by acres) was located on the R.D. wide at this location and includes the City Council in 1979. Outline plans Patterson land in the northwest eastern portion of Fish Creek Park. were approved for portions of the area quarter. The escarpment is also quite and development began, in 1981. Two spectacular in the northern portion of amendments were approved by Development of McKenzie Lake the area where it reaches a height of Council, in 1983 and 1986. (formerly McKenzie) began, in 1981, 30 metres within a distance of 43 Significant revisions were made to the in the southwest portion and metres. In the central portion, the development concept. A lake was progressed in a northwesterly escarpment is moderate in height, but incorporated into the plan as a direction.