OCTOBER 2011 YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER your ELBOW VALLEY VIEW BrinGinG ELBOW VALLEY ResiDents TOGetHer RBC DOMINION SECURITIES PURE Dental Hygiene Private Dental Hygiene Studio in Discovery Ridge Direct Billing to Dental Insurance COMPLIMENTARY FINANCIAL SEMINAR New Patients Welcome! Match your investment needs with the right approach Monique Barrie RDH Join our seminar to learn more about the differences between 403-689-0741 online investing and full-service alternatives. Host & speaker: Michael Martin, CFA, MBA, Investment Advisor RBC Dominion Securities Guest speakers: Ryan Duggan, Regional Manager, RBC Direct Investing Ovett Edwards, Investment and Retirement Planner Royal Mutual Funds Inc. Thursday, November 3, 2011 | 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Glencoe Club | 636 29 Avenue Southwest, Elbow Park October gave a party; RSVP RSVP by October 31 to [email protected] The leaves by hundreds came; or 403-266-9655. The ashes, oaks, and maples, And those of every name. 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All rights reserved BOOK EARLY & SAVE BIG AssiniboineLights.com Christmas Lights Installation Ask about Snow Removal, Plowing, Sanding 2 OCTOBER 2011 I Great News Publishing I Call 403-720-0762 for advertising opportunities LOST IN TRANSLATION 6 FLYING WITH YOUR PET 9 RIDE THE ROLLER COASTER 11 AT A GLANCE 13-14 COMMUNITY READERS RECOMMEND 16 Formerly Riverview Printing ELBOW VALLEY VIEW I OCTOBER 2011 3 Elbow Valley is minutes away from: (S) denotes Separate (FR) denotes French Immersion School Grade Bow Valley High School 9-12 www.rockyview.ab.ca/schools/bowvalley Cochrane High School 9-12 www.rockyview.ab.ca/cochrane Elizabeth Barrett Elementary (FR) K-4 www.rockyview.ab.ca/barrett Manachaban Middle School (FR) 5-8 www.rockyview.ab.ca/manachaban Holy Spirit Catholic School (S) K-9 www.cssd.ab.ca/schools/holyspirit/ St. Francis High School (S) 10-12 www.cssd.ab.ca Rocky View Virtual School 9-12 www.rvvs.com Elbow Valley Elementary (FR) K-4 www.rockyview.ab.ca Springbank Middle School (FR) 5-8 http://springbank.rockyview.ab.ca Springbank Community High (FR) 9-12 www.rockyview.ab.ca Springbank United Mountainview Lutheran 250011 Range Road 33, Calgary, AB 244191 Range Rd 31, Calgary • www.mountviewchurch.org 403-288-9086 Valley View Presbyterian Springbank Community 7655 – 26 Avenue SW • 403-249-6006 32242 Twp Rd 245 www.valleyviewpc.net Calgary AB T3Z 2N9 First Lutheran Tel: 403.242.3431 7102 14 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta, T3H 4G7 Fax: 403.246.0419 Tel 403-242-4544 [email protected] http://www.first-lutheran-calgary.org/web2/index.html COMMUNITY Elbow Valley Visitor Information 403.949.4261 Springbank Park Recreation Centre 403.242.2223 Signal Hill Library 403.260.2600 Newsletter Advertising Sales 403.720.0762 PUMPKIN FACTS The original “pumpkin pie” was made by colonists when they cut off the pumpkin tops, removed the seeds and filled the insides with milk, honey and spices and baked it in hot ashes. 4 OCTOBER 2011 I Great News Publishing I Call 403-720-0762 for advertising opportunities Ella Wheeler Wilcox (1850-1919) Please plan TO attenD the 28th Annual Springbank Arts and Craft Sale Nov 5, 9:00-4:00 and Nov 6,10:00-3:00 TWO KINDS OF PEOPLE at the Springbank Community THERE are two kinds of people on earth to-day; High School gymnasium (next Just two kinds of people, no more, I say. to the Red Dutton Arena). Free admission and great door Not the sinner and saint, for it’s well understood, prizes to win. The good are half bad, and the bad are half good. Not the rich and the poor, for to rate a man’s wealth, You must first know the state of his conscience and health. Not the humble and proud, for in life’s little span, Who puts on vain airs, is not counted a man. Not the happy and sad, for the swift flying years Bring each man his laughter and each man his tears. GIRL GUIDE REGISTRATION No; the two kinds of people on earth I mean, FOR FALL 2011 Are the people who lift, and the people who lean. Wherever you go, you will find the earth’s masses, & LEADER/ VOLUNTEER Are always divided in just these two classes. RECRUITMENT And oddly enough, you will find too, I ween, There’s only one lifter to twenty who lean. We are currently recruiting Girl Guide Leaders, volun- In which class are you? Are you easing the load, teers and girl members, ages 5-17 for the 2011/12 year. Of overtaxed lifters, who toil down the road? Or are you a leaner, who lets others share Come see us at the Sprinbank Fall Fair on Saturday, Sep- Your portion of labor, and worry and care? tember 10. Current members can register along with new girls and leaders. Come by and learn about the great program and oppor- Making Your Holidays tunities we have for both girls and Guiders. Brownie and Bright Guide units will meet on Tuesdays at Springbank Middle School. Holiday Light Installation Limited Space is available, Book Early ! To register your daughter for any level of Girl Guides, Installations begin September 25th 2011 or to volunteer as a leader/parent helper, email marion [email protected]. Boom Truck Installations Available Phone: 403-217-2823, [email protected] See you at the Fair or send us an email! www.lightkings.com A+ Better Business Bureau Rating ELBOW VALLEY VIEW I OCTOBER 2011 5 Sniffing (the ground) is frequently used in groups of LOST IN TRANSLATION? dogs to calm each other in play. If someone starts to chase or play too rough a dog may turn and sniff the WHAT IS MY ground as a timeout. When a dog bows this can be an invitation to play, but dog ‘saying’? just as often, the dog is using a play bow as a signal by Nicky Blackshaw to calm another dog. You might see one or both of the dogs go into a bow. Does it sometimes seem like you and your dog are not effectively communicating? When a dog is nervous they will sometimes stop moving. Freezing can be used if your dog is unable to escape a Dogs use body language and different vocalizations to conflict situation. Freezing is one way to calm another express themselves. They also utilize calming signals dog or person. to communicate. Calming signals are a language dogs use to avoid conflicts, calm themselves or each other, Dogs naturally curve around each other when they and to communicate with people - problems often arise meet. When we walk our dogs on leash, straight at because we don’t understand what our dogs are saying! each other, the dogs may react by barking and lunging. Our dog’s instinct is to approach from the side, so while A dog looking away and avoiding eye contact is a on-leash our dog may get anxious and defensive when common calming signal and is used when a person or approaching others head on. dog is approaching head on or when a person seems threatening. You may have also noticed your dog turns A great place to observe dogs communicating with their head to the side when you tried to take their picture. each other is an off-leash park. Being familiar with the language our dogs use helps in achieving healthy rela- If your dog is yawning does that mean they are tired? tionships and positive connections with our dogs. Not necessarily, dogs may yawn to calm themselves when they are in a stressful or exciting situation. Nicky Blackshaw is a Certified Dog Trainer. The Manor Village at Signature Park Elegant Senior Living • Large 1 & 2 Bedroom Suites • Full In-Suite Kitchens • Flexible Meal Program • Medallion Dining Room • Wellness Centre • Fitness Program • Limo/Bus Transportation Limited Time Move in Incentives • Lease or Buy-In Options Call to find out how you can call • And Much, Much more... The Manor Home 1858 Sirocco Drive SW Calgary, AB (403) 249-7113 www.themanorvillage.com 6 OCTOBER 2011 I Great News Publishing I Call 403-720-0762 for advertising opportunities HOME GARDENING WITH BARBARA by Barbara Shorrock Leaves October brings our usual change of seasons again, and for leaves and pumpkins until the end of November. today’s topic is leaves. In the spring, deciduous trees For more information, call the City of Calgary 311 or go begin producing thin, broad, light-weight leaves. This to their website at www.calgary.ca/waste. type of leaf structure easily captures the sunlight needed for food production (photosynthesis). The broad leaves Just one more point on this subject - any leaves infested are great when temperatures are warm and there is with insects or disease (my hollyhocks have a nasty case plenty of sunlight. In our climate, we enjoy the trees of rust this year) should be securely bagged and sent to and shrubs greenery for five to six months before cooler the landfill, not composted. Our compost does not get temperatures and shorter daylight tell them to begin hot enough to kill this stuff, and it will only cause more adapting to the coming winter. In the autumn, when trouble next year.