March - Ramsay Community Association in Calgary
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R A M S AY C O M M U N I T Y A S S O C I AT I O N 1 1 3 6 – 8 T H S T R E E T S E , C A L G A R Y, A B T 2 G 2 Z 7<br />
http://www.ramsaycommunity.ab.ca<br />
<strong>March</strong>, 2005 Circulation 1200<br />
Softball Registration<br />
We are hold<strong>in</strong>g our softball registration at the <strong>Ramsay</strong><br />
<strong>Community</strong> Hall on:<br />
Wednesday, <strong>March</strong> 9 from 7-9 pm<br />
Saturday, <strong>March</strong> 12 from 10-12pm<br />
Mites Under 10 boys/girls $70<br />
Squirt Under 12 boys/girls $70<br />
Bantam Under 14 boys/girls $70<br />
Midget girls Under 16 girls $100<br />
We are affiliated with <strong>Calgary</strong> M<strong>in</strong>or Softball.<br />
The season runs from the middle of April until the end of June.<br />
Registration will be for T-ball/coach pitch.<br />
Registration <strong>in</strong>cludes picture package and Softball Hat. Teams<br />
are dependant on number of players register<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
For more <strong>in</strong>formation, please call Karen at 508-5070.<br />
PROPOSED CHANGES AT LILYDALE<br />
PRESENTATION at the <strong>March</strong> 1 General Meet<strong>in</strong>g<br />
7:00 p.m. at the Hall<br />
Lilydale representatives will be attend<strong>in</strong>g our general<br />
meet<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> <strong>March</strong> to discuss potential renovations<br />
to the neighbourhood plant. Your <strong>in</strong>put is<br />
greatly desired and as part of a good neighbour<br />
policy they want to share their ideas and <strong>in</strong>tegrate<br />
your feedback to this new project.<br />
Do you know this team?<br />
We found this team photograph from the 1960s <strong>in</strong> the <strong>Community</strong> Hall display cab<strong>in</strong>ets, along with all the trophies. The<br />
photo is <strong>in</strong> colour and their <strong>Ramsay</strong> uniforms are a wonderful teal green, and we hope they didn’t have to cover up their hair<br />
with helmets! We would love to identify the players, f<strong>in</strong>d out about their trophies and hear their stories. If you can you help<br />
us out, call the hall.<br />
Don’t Forget — <strong>Ramsay</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Association</strong> monthly meet<strong>in</strong>g takes place the<br />
first Tuesday of every month – 7 pm <strong>in</strong> the Lower Hall
RAMSAY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2003-2004 & COMMUNITY CHAIRS<br />
Position Name Contact Info<br />
President V<strong>in</strong>ce Bodnar 266-4329<br />
v<strong>in</strong>centbodnar@hotmail.com<br />
Past President Michael Fitzpatrick mgfitz@shaw.ca<br />
Vice President – External<br />
& Chair, Civic Affairs<br />
Janice Thoroughgood 269-2640<br />
jthoroughgood@hotmail.com<br />
Vice President – Internal & Colleen Peters 284-4918<br />
Chair, Membership<br />
Treasurer Jennifer Hapgood 217-6750<br />
jennifer.hapgood@shaw.ca<br />
Secretary Darlene Travis 265-4898<br />
Member Liz Skagen 262-8714<br />
lizcar@shaw.ca<br />
Member Brenda Japp 264-7137<br />
Chair, Special Events Ev Bell 259-3753<br />
evbell@telus.net<br />
Member Allan Baker 237-7927<br />
bakerpals@shaw.ca<br />
Member Lynn Whieldon 265-4898<br />
<strong>Community</strong> Hall Karen Lowry 265-4898<br />
Summer and W<strong>in</strong>ter Sports Karen Lowry &<br />
265-4898<br />
Jennifer Hapgood<br />
Special Events Vacant 265-4898<br />
Cas<strong>in</strong>o Pat Baker 237-7927<br />
bakerpals@shaw.ca<br />
<strong>Ramsay</strong> School Liaison Cather<strong>in</strong>e Cartmill 265-4898<br />
Beautification Brenda Japp 264-7137<br />
Website<br />
www.ramsaycommunity.ab.ca<br />
Newsletter Layout Fred Holliss 815-3733<br />
fred@holliss.ca<br />
Newsletter Editor Beth Carter 269-4199<br />
bethcarter@shaw.ca<br />
MEETING NOTICES<br />
Next General Meet<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Tuesday, <strong>March</strong> 1, 2005<br />
<strong>Ramsay</strong> <strong>Community</strong> Lower Hall, 7 pm<br />
Childcare available.<br />
Next <strong>Ramsay</strong> <strong>Community</strong><br />
Board Meet<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Tuesday, <strong>March</strong> 15, 2005<br />
<strong>Ramsay</strong> <strong>Community</strong> Lower Hall, 7 pm<br />
TABLE OF CONTENTS<br />
SOFTBALL REGISTRATION ....................1<br />
LILLYDALE .....................................1<br />
TABLE OF CONTENTS .........................2<br />
MEETING NOTICES............................2<br />
MEMBERSHIP FORM...........................2<br />
CIVIC AFFAIRS ................................3<br />
MUSIC PROGRAM..............................4<br />
JOE’S JOURNAL................................5<br />
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE .......................5<br />
ALEXANDRA CENTRE .........................7<br />
DENNIS HERARD ..............................7<br />
RAMSAY SCHOOL ..............................8<br />
SPECIAL EVENTS ..............................8<br />
COMMUNITY TIDBITS..........................9<br />
THE ALEX ................................... 11<br />
TRAFFIC...................................... 13<br />
SCOUTS ...................................... 13<br />
TRAFFIC...................................... 13<br />
PEOPLE IN RAMSAY......................... 15<br />
CALENDAR OF EVENTS...................... 16<br />
COMMUNITY MEMBERSHIP<br />
Contact Colleen Peters at 284-4918<br />
You are the community – Your voice is important!<br />
Annual Membership allows you to:<br />
Participate <strong>in</strong> <strong>Community</strong> Sports<br />
Voice your concerns to the Civic Government<br />
Beautify our <strong>Community</strong><br />
$10 Family $8 S<strong>in</strong>gle<br />
$6 Senior, Disabled,<br />
Associate<br />
Please cut out this form<br />
and mail with your<br />
cheque or money order<br />
to:<br />
<strong>Ramsay</strong> <strong>Community</strong><br />
<strong>Association</strong><br />
1136 – 8th Street SE,<br />
<strong>Calgary</strong>, AB, T2G 2Z7<br />
<br />
Family Name(s): _________________________________________________________<br />
Your Name: __________________________Spouse’s Name:____________________<br />
Address: _______________________________________________________________<br />
Postal Code: __________________________ Telephone: ________________________<br />
Email: _________________________________________________________________<br />
Children:<br />
1. _______________________________________ Age: _________<br />
2. _______________________________________ Age: _________<br />
3. _______________________________________ Age: _________<br />
I would like to become <strong>in</strong>volved with:<br />
___ Board of Directors ___ History ___ Beautification ___ Civic Affairs<br />
___ Membership ___ Cas<strong>in</strong>o ___ Sports ___ Technology<br />
___ Newsletter ___ Safety ___ Traffic ___ As required<br />
<strong>Ramsay</strong> News page 2
CIVIC AFFAIRS<br />
Janice Thoroughgood<br />
Civic Affairs met on Monday, January 31. We had<br />
a brief discussion regard<strong>in</strong>g the Water Centre, I’ve<br />
<strong>in</strong>cluded a map of the area below. We also discussed the<br />
Lilydale renovation.<br />
Lilydale Renovation<br />
Civic affairs <strong>in</strong>vited some of the more immediate neighbours<br />
of Lilydale to attend the meet<strong>in</strong>g. The general consensus was<br />
that a renovation of the Lilydale plant is not supported. It is<br />
understood that Lilydale is a long-stand<strong>in</strong>g neighbour of the<br />
community. However, <strong>Ramsay</strong> is evolv<strong>in</strong>g and a slaughterhouse<br />
no longer is a fit for the area. Lilydale is present<strong>in</strong>g their<br />
renovation proposal at<br />
the <strong>March</strong> 1 General<br />
Meet<strong>in</strong>g. We’ll keep<br />
you posted.<br />
and exit<strong>in</strong>g the site via Manchester Way are to do so ma<strong>in</strong>ly<br />
through left and right turn lanes. The goal with this design<br />
is that traffic will not wait <strong>in</strong> a stacked lane to go straight<br />
through the community. However, the plans will cont<strong>in</strong>ue to<br />
be ref<strong>in</strong>ed as this is an extensive project that will take place<br />
over up to 25 years.<br />
Regard<strong>in</strong>g the concern that Manchester Way could connect<br />
Spiller Road with Macleod Trail, a City consultant assured<br />
us that “Spiller Road from Macleod Trail will be closed except<br />
to allow access to the cemetery. It is crucial to the function<strong>in</strong>g of<br />
the Manchester Yard that there be no shortcutt<strong>in</strong>g from Macleod<br />
Trail.”<br />
SPILLER ROAD<br />
RAMSAY<br />
Manchester Water<br />
Centre DP2004-1994,<br />
LOC2004-0040<br />
I had a request for a<br />
map of the Manchester<br />
Centre, so here it is. We<br />
have filed the follow<strong>in</strong>g<br />
concerns to the City:<br />
1. The extension of<br />
MANCHESTER WAY<br />
SPILLER RD EXTENSION<br />
Spiller Road, a.k.a.<br />
Manchester Way,<br />
South of 25 th Ave.,<br />
it is designed as a<br />
5-lane road and it<br />
is referred to as the<br />
“Ma<strong>in</strong> Entrance” to<br />
the Manchester Site.<br />
2. The future closure of<br />
Spiller Road south<br />
of 25 th Ave., beside the cemetery. There is a potential to l<strong>in</strong>k<br />
Macleod Trail to Manchester Way.<br />
City Transportation Plann<strong>in</strong>g responded to our concerns, with<br />
the consideration of other <strong>in</strong>terested parties. Vehicles enter<strong>in</strong>g<br />
“SERVING INGLEWOOD AND<br />
RAMSAY SINCE 1993”<br />
Muffler & Brake<br />
1803 - 11th Street SE<br />
M - F 8 AM - 5 PM 215-0110<br />
www.ericscarl<strong>in</strong>e.com<br />
<strong>Ramsay</strong> News page 3
AFFORDABLE AND FUN MUSIC SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS OF ALL AGES<br />
Ed Top<br />
An affordable music school began <strong>in</strong> <strong>March</strong> for residents <strong>in</strong><br />
<strong>Ramsay</strong> and Inglewood. For as little as $3 a session students are<br />
be<strong>in</strong>g exposed to the <strong>in</strong>struments of guitar, piano, voice and<br />
drums.<br />
“I’m excited about the possibilities for gifted kids,” said<br />
organizer Ed Top. “Many families simply can’t afford $25 an<br />
hour for music lessons. This will give them an opportunity<br />
to discover whether or not they have a natural <strong>in</strong>cl<strong>in</strong>ation for<br />
an <strong>in</strong>strument without hav<strong>in</strong>g to fork over big bucks <strong>in</strong> the<br />
process.”<br />
Taught at the Lantern <strong>Community</strong> Church, the program is<br />
sponsored <strong>in</strong> an <strong>in</strong>terest<strong>in</strong>g way.<br />
“Thirty-five ‘shareholders’ are be<strong>in</strong>g approached to donate $35<br />
a month for as long as they are able,” Ed said. “The school<br />
then can accommodate up to 75 people. We’re attempt<strong>in</strong>g to<br />
rent, buy or borrow <strong>in</strong>struments so our students don’t have to<br />
purchase someth<strong>in</strong>g immediately.”<br />
The Lantern Music School has opened its doors to seniors as<br />
well with up to three people <strong>in</strong> each class.<br />
“We currently have three retired people <strong>in</strong> one session learn<strong>in</strong>g<br />
the mouth organ and three youngsters <strong>in</strong> the next room play<strong>in</strong>g<br />
a Beatles tune on the guitar,” Ed said. “We feel small, fun group<br />
dynamics are the way to go. Even if only 10% of students go on<br />
to make this a life-long love, the program will have been worth<br />
it.”<br />
The sessions run for six weeks and then stop for a two-week<br />
break. Students are expected to commit to those weeks, so the<br />
cost of registration will be $18.<br />
“If the classes go well, students have the option of cont<strong>in</strong>u<strong>in</strong>g<br />
for another six weeks,” Ed said. “The classes are a fabulous<br />
way to get to know each other. It’s a great community-build<strong>in</strong>g<br />
project.”<br />
For more <strong>in</strong>formation on classroom availability or if you’d like<br />
to participate by buy<strong>in</strong>g a ‘share’, you can get a hold of Ed at<br />
234-9116.<br />
ARE YOU AT RISK FOR HEART<br />
DISEASE?<br />
As part of its ongo<strong>in</strong>g efforts to reduce one of the lead<strong>in</strong>g<br />
causes of medical emergencies, the <strong>Calgary</strong> Fire<br />
Department recently <strong>in</strong>troduced free cholesterol screen<strong>in</strong>g<br />
at select residential fire stations across the city. Free blood<br />
pressure screen<strong>in</strong>g is offered at all stations. For more<br />
<strong>in</strong>formation on these or any other Fire Department service,<br />
please visit www.calgary.ca/fire.<br />
Fire Stations provid<strong>in</strong>g Cholesterol Screen<strong>in</strong>g:<br />
Station #8<br />
1720-45 Street SW<br />
Station #9<br />
2515-78 Avenue SE<br />
Station #19<br />
13807 Parkland Blvd SE<br />
Station #20<br />
3110 S<strong>in</strong>ai Street SW<br />
Station #23<br />
2727-26 Avenue SE<br />
Station #24<br />
2607-106 Avenue SW<br />
Station #26<br />
450 Midpark Way SE<br />
Station #29<br />
7027 Coach Hill Road SW<br />
Station #30<br />
6 McKenzie Towne Gate SE<br />
Station #4<br />
1991-18 Avenue NE<br />
Station #10<br />
1909-16 Avenue NW<br />
Station #18<br />
415-68 Avenue NW<br />
Station #21<br />
209 Silvergrove Drive NW<br />
Dale Station Fehr #28 at the unveil<strong>in</strong>g 7925 of his Edgemont Ramsy mural, Blvd NW 2003.<br />
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<strong>Ramsay</strong> <strong>Community</strong> Hall<br />
Space for rent<br />
BIRTHDAY PARTIES<br />
WEDDINGS<br />
ANNIVERSARIES<br />
MEETINGS<br />
Etc.<br />
Is your space too small?<br />
Come and check out the hall!!<br />
For more <strong>in</strong>fo & prices contact Karen: 265-4898<br />
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Joe’s Journal<br />
Contact us at 268-2430 or joe.ceci@calgary.ca<br />
Dial 211<br />
If you are <strong>in</strong> need of community, social or government services<br />
<strong>in</strong>formation and referral - dial 211. The service is free, confidential<br />
and multi-l<strong>in</strong>gual. Examples of the services any caller<br />
might need <strong>in</strong>clude: childcare, programs for people with disabilities,<br />
hous<strong>in</strong>g services, counsell<strong>in</strong>g services, language courses,<br />
recreational programs, educational opportunities, parent<strong>in</strong>g<br />
classes, employment opportunities, rehabilitation <strong>in</strong>formation,<br />
health services. Three organizations partnered to make the<br />
service a reality <strong>in</strong> <strong>Calgary</strong> – United Way of <strong>Calgary</strong> and Area,<br />
the Distress Centre, and The City of <strong>Calgary</strong>.<br />
Be a Snow Angel: <strong>Calgary</strong>’s seniors need extra help <strong>in</strong> the w<strong>in</strong>ter,<br />
particularly <strong>in</strong> keep<strong>in</strong>g their sidewalks shovelled, ice-free<br />
and safe. Can you lend a hand? Please, adopt a senior’s sidewalk<br />
this w<strong>in</strong>ter, and keep it clear. It’s the neighbourly th<strong>in</strong>g<br />
to do. For more <strong>in</strong>formation contact 268-CITY (2489).<br />
Watch for 311 phone l<strong>in</strong>e com<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> June; this will be all City<br />
of <strong>Calgary</strong> related <strong>in</strong>quiries: waterworks, roads, sanitation,<br />
bylaw, animal bylaw.<br />
<strong>Community</strong> cleanups: call NOW to book the City Waste and<br />
Sanitation Department b<strong>in</strong> for your community. 230-6632.<br />
This program is a valued community development opportunity<br />
offer<strong>in</strong>g residents, neighbours, & bus<strong>in</strong>esses to work together<br />
to beautify your neighbourhood.<br />
Joe reviews a development permit application with Ward 9<br />
Executive Assistant, Twila Jasper and Ward 9 <strong>Community</strong><br />
Liaison, Sharon Stevens. Joe meets regularly with the Ward<br />
9 <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Association</strong> Presidents Advisory Committee.<br />
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE<br />
V<strong>in</strong>ce Bodnar<br />
<strong>Ramsay</strong> residents should be filled with pride as we<br />
look around our community, and delve <strong>in</strong>to our neighbourhoods.<br />
There have been some great accomplishments<br />
over the past year and some fantastic plans for the next several<br />
months. These successes come on the backs of several key<br />
(and often unsung) local heroes. We should all be proud to be<br />
members of this great community. I would like to highlight<br />
some (of a very long list) of recent and future successes.<br />
With another successful cas<strong>in</strong>o under our belt, I wanted to<br />
take a moment to acknowledge the great work of Pat and Al<br />
Baker; and their team of community volunteers. They proved<br />
aga<strong>in</strong> how hard work and dedication is a recipe for success.<br />
What a success it was. The <strong>Ramsay</strong> community relies on gam<strong>in</strong>g<br />
funds for ongo<strong>in</strong>g support of projects and community <strong>in</strong>itiatives.<br />
Without the efforts of ALL of the volunteers – events<br />
like the cas<strong>in</strong>o would not be a success.<br />
There are still more opportunities for you as a community<br />
member to become <strong>in</strong>volved. Look for upcom<strong>in</strong>g events from<br />
the new Special Events Committee. These events raise community<br />
spirit – and are just a lot of fun.<br />
Our Civic Affairs and Traffic teams have been work<strong>in</strong>g<br />
extremely hard on represent<strong>in</strong>g our local issues to our government.<br />
Upcom<strong>in</strong>g issues <strong>in</strong>clude potential new development<br />
at Lilydale, and proposals from the City <strong>in</strong> regards to traffic<br />
calm<strong>in</strong>g strategies for our community. We can expect to see<br />
additional <strong>in</strong>formation from these teams <strong>in</strong> the com<strong>in</strong>g weeks<br />
– and opportunities for additional community <strong>in</strong>put and consultation.<br />
The issues be<strong>in</strong>g brought to the larger <strong>Ramsay</strong> community<br />
membership are very important – and your feedback is<br />
vital. Please participate however you can.<br />
Spr<strong>in</strong>g 2005 will be busy as well for our <strong>Ramsay</strong> beautification<br />
<strong>in</strong>itiatives as well. The ‘entrances’ to our <strong>Community</strong> will<br />
be the focus – <strong>in</strong> our larger ‘Streetscape’ community beautification<br />
plan. Our ‘centre’ will get a facelift, with our <strong>Ramsay</strong><br />
<strong>Community</strong> <strong>Association</strong> Hall Renovation. Look for opportunities<br />
to participate <strong>in</strong> a variety of stages with these projects<br />
(construction, pa<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g, landscap<strong>in</strong>g, and fundrais<strong>in</strong>g).<br />
We can also look forward to the development of a new<br />
school playground at <strong>Ramsay</strong> Elementary – a dedicated <strong>in</strong>itiative<br />
of the Parents’ <strong>Association</strong> that will see fruition this year.<br />
Yes, <strong>Ramsay</strong> is a community that is very much alive and<br />
well. Let’s celebrate our past successes; and roll up our sleeves<br />
to keep the momentum go<strong>in</strong>g. See you out and about - Come<br />
Volunteer!<br />
-- V<strong>in</strong>ce<br />
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<strong>Ramsay</strong> News page 6
GOING WILD!!!!!!<br />
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FAMILY DAY<br />
February 21, 2005<br />
6:00PM<br />
Alexandra Dance Hall<br />
Journey <strong>in</strong>to some of the planet’s best<br />
wilderness areas with Brian<br />
LIMITED SEATS – Get Your Tickets Now!<br />
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922 – 9 Avenue SE<br />
403.269.5588 Fax: 403.269.5868<br />
<strong>in</strong>fo@alexandracentresociety.org<br />
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“Whole Child Development”<br />
Based on Waldorf Education Philosophy.<br />
NEW!!!<br />
PRESCHOOL GYMNASTICS<br />
Children 3 – 4yrs.<br />
January 24 – <strong>March</strong> 31<br />
Child & Parent or Guardian<br />
Monday & Tuesday weekly<br />
FUN! FITNESS! ACTION!<br />
April – June Mondays 11:30 am<br />
Call 269-5588<br />
M<strong>in</strong>imum of 6 children required<br />
April 1 – June 30<br />
Children only; 3 – day program<br />
Movement, Music, & Story Tell<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>in</strong> a gentle and beautiful environment.<br />
Register Mon. – Fri. 9:00am – 5:00 pm.<br />
SPECIAL PLAY DATE INVITATION<br />
<br />
Rose Maynard,<br />
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Teacher and the Children and<br />
Parents of the Alexandra Playschool <strong>in</strong>vite you<br />
and your child to spend a morn<strong>in</strong>g play<strong>in</strong>g and<br />
The Alexandra Centre Society Christmas Hamper Program saw another successful year. We provided 48 Christmas<br />
Hampers to families need Inglewood, <strong>Ramsay</strong> and Victoria Park. The program was largely a success due to the<br />
dedication of volunteers, sampl<strong>in</strong>g and generous the donors. newest We would like to play thank all spot the <strong>in</strong>dividuals <strong>in</strong> town! and organizations for your<br />
f<strong>in</strong>ancial, <strong>in</strong>-k<strong>in</strong>d, and volunteer support.<br />
Call Michael to book a visit.<br />
Special thanks go out to the folks at Fleischmann’s Yeast and The <strong>Calgary</strong> Inter-Faith Food Bank. The staff at<br />
Fleischmann’s ensured that every child had new toys 269-5588<br />
under the tree this year, and The Food Bank supplied us with a<br />
huge order of food items at no cost. Fort <strong>Calgary</strong>, Planet Organic Market, Inglewood Child Development Centre,<br />
Silver Threads, <strong>Calgary</strong> Co-Op, Mark’s Work Wearhouse, The <strong>Calgary</strong> Hitmen, The Down Under Club, St. Anne’s<br />
School, and The Lantern Church all made significant contributions to aid our community residents.<br />
JACK LONG MEMORIAL PARK<br />
We would like to thank the follow<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>dividuals for contribut<strong>in</strong>g their time, The <strong>Calgary</strong> Alternative Support Services<br />
Crew, Jenny Thomson, Molly Cropper, Carl & Heike Semon, Sandra Whiteford, Lynn MacK<strong>in</strong>non, Ria Burr, Sandy &<br />
George Parkson, Pete & Doreen Wiens, Don Ra<strong>in</strong>e, John & Grace Westra, Peter & Pat Abbott, Paul Moores, Heather<br />
Wall<strong>in</strong>der, Shirley-anne Have you Reuben, Everyone ever at looked the IODE, and at many the others park – you know west who you of are! the<br />
Alexandra Build<strong>in</strong>g and dreamed of what might<br />
be? What k<strong>in</strong>d of park do you see?<br />
A festival site? A read<strong>in</strong>g spot? More trees &<br />
shade?<br />
Now’s the time to share your ideas.<br />
In 1977 the site was designated (at the<br />
community’s request) for <strong>Community</strong> Park use and<br />
re-zoned as park <strong>in</strong> 1993.<br />
Have Your Say – April 7, 7:00 PM<br />
The Alexandra Centre Society will be host<strong>in</strong>g a<br />
special park plann<strong>in</strong>g session for Jack Long Park.<br />
Come and share your ideas with BC landscape<br />
architect Margo Long (Jack’s daughter).<br />
RSVP Michael 269-5588<br />
JACK LONG MEMORIAL PARK FUND<br />
The Alexandra Centre Society has set up the<br />
Jack Long Park Trust Fund for park development.<br />
Tax receipts will be provided and 100% of your<br />
donation will be applied to the project. Maybe you<br />
have always wanted to have a bench dedicated<br />
<strong>in</strong> memory of a loved one, or want to contribute<br />
<strong>in</strong> some way to future generations… No amount<br />
is too small or too large. Contact Shirley-anne<br />
Reuben for <strong>in</strong>formation, or with your ideas 269-<br />
5588.<br />
Denis A. Herard, M.L.A.<br />
Chair, Stand<strong>in</strong>g Policy Committee on<br />
Education and Employment<br />
<strong>Calgary</strong> Egmont Constituency<br />
#10, 8318 Fairmount Dr. S.E. T2H 0Y8<br />
640-1363, 640-2970 (f)<br />
Edmonton - toll free - 310-0000 and key <strong>in</strong> 780-422-5378<br />
calgary.egmont @assembly.ab.ca<br />
Sav<strong>in</strong>g for our children’s higher education gets a f<strong>in</strong>ancial boost<br />
After two and a half years of plann<strong>in</strong>g and policy work at both<br />
the prov<strong>in</strong>cial and federal level, my RESP <strong>in</strong>itiative is now a reality<br />
thanks to a Premier that encourages all MLAs to take policy<br />
ideas forward through the process. I recently attended the program<br />
kick-off and was very proud that more of our children will<br />
be able to atta<strong>in</strong> a post-secondary education <strong>in</strong> the future.<br />
Alberta newborns get $500 head start towards their education<br />
future<br />
Alberta’s youngest residents now qualify for a f<strong>in</strong>ancial boost<br />
to their post-secondary education sav<strong>in</strong>gs, thanks to the new<br />
Alberta Centennial Education Sav<strong>in</strong>gs Plan, the first prov<strong>in</strong>cial<br />
program of its k<strong>in</strong>d <strong>in</strong> Canada.<br />
The plan is designed to give Alberta parents an <strong>in</strong>centive<br />
to start plann<strong>in</strong>g and sav<strong>in</strong>g for their children’s post-secondary<br />
education as early as possible. It will make available $500<br />
towards a Registered Education Sav<strong>in</strong>gs Plan (RESP) for every<br />
child born to, or adopted by, Alberta residents <strong>in</strong> 2005 and after.<br />
Subsequent grants of $100 will be available to children attend<strong>in</strong>g<br />
school <strong>in</strong> Alberta at ages 8, 11 and 14, start<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> 2013.<br />
This program is a centennial gift to Alberta’s students of<br />
tomorrow. It’s a valuable and tangible way to help mark the<br />
prov<strong>in</strong>ce’s 100th birthday and will be a last<strong>in</strong>g legacy for<br />
Alberta’s future generation of leaders, skilled workers and professionals.<br />
To receive the $500 grant, a parent must first register the birth<br />
of his or her baby and obta<strong>in</strong> a Social Insurance Number for<br />
the child. The next step is to open an RESP <strong>in</strong> the child’s name.<br />
Once the parent opens the RESP, he or she can then request the<br />
Alberta Centennial Education Sav<strong>in</strong>gs Grant and will be guided<br />
through the application process by the bank or RESP provider.<br />
It is estimated that about 40,000 children will be eligible for<br />
the plan each year. The Alberta government will <strong>in</strong>vest $20 million<br />
annually <strong>in</strong> program, with that number grow<strong>in</strong>g to $30 million<br />
annually by 2019. The program will be jo<strong>in</strong>tly adm<strong>in</strong>istered<br />
by the Government of Alberta and the Government of Canada,<br />
and will utilize the federal government’s verification, payment<br />
and compliance procedures for RESPs.<br />
RESP statistics show that close to 80% of students who have<br />
an RESP go on to attend a post-secondary program of studies<br />
while fewer than 50% of those who don’t have a sav<strong>in</strong>gs plan<br />
cont<strong>in</strong>ue their education.<br />
Please contact my office at 640-1363 or<br />
<strong>Calgary</strong>.egmont@assembly.ab.ca with any comments or concerns.<br />
<strong>Ramsay</strong> News page 7
SPECIAL EVENTS<br />
Ev Bell<br />
A small but enthusiastic group of skaters showed<br />
up for <strong>Ramsay</strong>’s Third Annual Family Day Skate on<br />
February 20 th . It was a beautiful sunny day, with lots of<br />
good food and fun. We had some brand new skaters who did<br />
very well, and the toboggan<strong>in</strong>g hill was also busy. Thanks go to<br />
Dwayne Eagle Child, <strong>Community</strong> Development Facilitator at<br />
the Alex <strong>Community</strong> Health Centre for organiz<strong>in</strong>g the food,<br />
to Benny’s Bakery for provid<strong>in</strong>g the buns, to Yvette, Barney<br />
and Scott for the firewood, and as well as volunteers Scott,<br />
Janice, Lynn, Michael, Karen.<br />
RAMSAY SCHOOL<br />
Brian Del Castilho, Pr<strong>in</strong>cipal<br />
I said <strong>in</strong> my last newsletter that I would share the projections<br />
for the 2005 – 2006 student enrollment with you <strong>in</strong> this<br />
newsletter. Unfortunately, the projections came later than I<br />
expected and I have not had the opportunity to share them<br />
with the staff and the school council. Suffice it to say that the<br />
school cont<strong>in</strong>ues to grow. I shall share the number with you <strong>in</strong><br />
the next newsletter.<br />
I may be beg<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g to sound like a broken record but the registrations<br />
for k<strong>in</strong>dergarten are not where I believe they should<br />
be. I can safely say that we will probably have a full day k<strong>in</strong>dergarten<br />
class for 2005 – 2006. Because we have a number<br />
of requests for the class from outside of <strong>Ramsay</strong> and Victoria<br />
Park, we need to know the number of students com<strong>in</strong>g from<br />
our two areas. If you have not yet registered, please do so at<br />
the school. If you are read<strong>in</strong>g this and know of a neighbour or<br />
a friend who has a k<strong>in</strong>dergarten aged child, encourage them<br />
to come and register as soon as possible. Know<strong>in</strong>g the number<br />
of children will help us to plan and make decisions about how<br />
many children we can take from the wait<strong>in</strong>g list. Yes, we do<br />
have a wait<strong>in</strong>g list, which is a first for <strong>Ramsay</strong> <strong>in</strong> many years.<br />
If we wait too long, we may lose these children on the wait<strong>in</strong>g<br />
list. This year, we had five children from with<strong>in</strong> the two areas<br />
register on the first day of school. That is far too late, particularly<br />
when it comes to a program which is popular such as full<br />
day k<strong>in</strong>dergarten. Call the school at 777-7690 for details about<br />
how to register. Please help our school cont<strong>in</strong>ue to grow.<br />
Our Mother’s Day runn<strong>in</strong>g team has started to practice and<br />
this year the team should be the largest we have ever had.<br />
At this time we have over 30 students registered from a total<br />
population of 56 students <strong>in</strong> grades 4, 5, 6, and 7. We limit<br />
the team to students from those grades. Our Science Club<br />
has more members than it has had <strong>in</strong> the past and we hope to<br />
enter several teams <strong>in</strong> the city–wide Science Fair for students.<br />
In <strong>March</strong> we shall have the Who Do You Tell program, the<br />
Shave Your Lid for a Kid Cancer Fund Raiser, report cards, our<br />
annual School Book Fair and an Evergreen Theatre production<br />
at the school. So much takes place at our school; please share<br />
this news with those you know. Thanks.<br />
<strong>Ramsay</strong> News page 8
C ommunity T idbits C ommunity T idbits<br />
LUNCHEON<br />
Friday, <strong>March</strong> 11, 2005 at the Shamrock Hotel • $8.00<br />
The Shamrock Christmas Fund is a non-profit organization<br />
provid<strong>in</strong>g Christmas Food Hampers to needy families. Come a<br />
little early and socialize! The lunch is delicious and it’s a great<br />
way to meet new people.<br />
BLOOD DONOR CHALLENGE<br />
Canadian Blood Services thanks you for support<strong>in</strong>g the Sirens<br />
for Life, <strong>Calgary</strong> vs. Edmonton 4th annual blood donor challenge.<br />
2,916 donations were made on behalf of <strong>Calgary</strong> and<br />
2,983 were made from Edmonton, a slight difference of 67<br />
units. One blood donation can help to improve or save as<br />
many as three lives. This challenge may have enabled 17,200<br />
patients to receive blood and blood products for their treatments.<br />
The bragg<strong>in</strong>g rights might have gone to our rivals up<br />
north, but <strong>in</strong> the end it was the patients who won.<br />
ATTENTION MUSICIANS<br />
Do you have a band you want to showcase? Are you look<strong>in</strong>g<br />
to show off your bands talent? Then do we have the event<br />
for you! All proceeds go to the Mighty <strong>Calgary</strong> 70th Beavers,<br />
Scouts and Venturers. This event is <strong>in</strong> support of the Alberta<br />
Centennial 2005. We will provide all the equipment and<br />
advertis<strong>in</strong>g, all you need is yourself and your <strong>in</strong>strument. It is<br />
at the <strong>Ramsay</strong> <strong>Community</strong> Hall on <strong>March</strong> 12, doors open to<br />
the public at 7:00pm. To register contact Lucas at (403) 266-<br />
4217 after 4:00 pm. Registration is only $20.00 per band.<br />
SHAMROCK CHRISTMAS FUND<br />
NEWSLETTER<br />
A small team of dedicated volunteers works to create this newsletter<br />
each month, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g Beth Carter, Fred Holliss and Ev<br />
Bell. While we try our best to get it produced and delivered<br />
before the first Tuesday of the month, we have had some<br />
recent problems with our delivery volunteers on certa<strong>in</strong> routes.<br />
If you have not received your newsletter, don’t forget that we<br />
now have a supply of newsletters <strong>in</strong> the red box <strong>in</strong> front of the<br />
hall.<br />
The <strong>Ramsay</strong> News is funded and produced by the <strong>Ramsay</strong><br />
<strong>Community</strong> <strong>Association</strong> to build a sense of community and to<br />
share <strong>in</strong>formation, notices and historical details about <strong>Ramsay</strong>.<br />
It is delivered free of charge to 1200 households. The newsletter<br />
is also posted on our website at www.ramsaycommunity.ab<br />
.ca. Would you like to be <strong>in</strong>volved? We are always look<strong>in</strong>g for<br />
people <strong>in</strong>terested <strong>in</strong> help<strong>in</strong>g out with writ<strong>in</strong>g, advertis<strong>in</strong>g or<br />
delivery. Email news@ramsaycommunity.ab.ca or call Beth at<br />
269-4199.<br />
RAMSAY CASINO!<br />
Thanks to all the community members who helped out with<br />
<strong>Ramsay</strong>’s cas<strong>in</strong>o on February 24 and 25, 2005. As usual, thank<br />
you to Pat and Allan Baker for organiz<strong>in</strong>g this successful fundraiser.<br />
NEWS FROM ARTPOINT<br />
ARTPOINT Gallery & Studios<br />
1139 - 11 Street S.E. • 265-6867 • artpo<strong>in</strong>t@telus.net<br />
Gallery hours: Thu & Fri 1-5 pm, Sat 11 am - 5 pm<br />
The Erotic Show, curated by George Duncan<br />
Through <strong>March</strong> 2005, we feature this excit<strong>in</strong>g exhibition <strong>in</strong><br />
our Ma<strong>in</strong> Gallery, look<strong>in</strong>g at erotic furniture, sculpture, pa<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>gs<br />
and batiks. Open<strong>in</strong>g receptions: Friday, <strong>March</strong> 4th from<br />
5-9 pm & Saturday, <strong>March</strong> 5th from 5 to 9 pm.<br />
Call for Artists!<br />
We are still accept<strong>in</strong>g entries of artwork of emerg<strong>in</strong>g artists<br />
who never had their work shown <strong>in</strong> a gallery before for our<br />
”UNSEEN ART” exhibition <strong>in</strong> May. This is your chance to<br />
have your work displayed <strong>in</strong> our gallery and w<strong>in</strong> a cash prize.<br />
For more <strong>in</strong>formation call Elizabeth Dunn at 265-6867 or<br />
239-2704.<br />
FIRST THURSDAY<br />
<strong>March</strong> 3rd, 2005<br />
CALGARY’S FOOD, WINE & ARTS CRAWL with over 30<br />
fabulous and fun venues.<br />
Check out www.firstthursdays.ca for a complete list<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Presented on the First Thursday of every month by the<br />
Olympic Plaza Cultural District. All venues are with<strong>in</strong> 3 blocks<br />
of Olympic Plaza. To receive First Thursday list<strong>in</strong>gs each<br />
month by email call Meg at 294-7455.<br />
VENETIAN MASQUERADE THEATRE CAMP<br />
<strong>March</strong> 28 - April 1, from 10am to 3pm • For ages 7-17<br />
Led by Mooky Cornish, Cirque du Soleil Clown, and Xst<strong>in</strong>e<br />
Cook, founder of CAOS and Green Fools Theatre. Participants<br />
will learn physical performance & team work. Have fun<br />
creat<strong>in</strong>g masks and puppets us<strong>in</strong>g a shadows and black-light<br />
to tell a story set <strong>in</strong> Venice. Performance on f<strong>in</strong>al day. Cost:<br />
$195/child. To register, call CAOS, <strong>Calgary</strong> Animated Objects<br />
Society: 266-1503, caos@shaw.ca.<br />
PORRIDGE FOR PARKINSONS<br />
We had a successful morn<strong>in</strong>g of delicious porridge and great<br />
music – and raised $2400 for Park<strong>in</strong>sons! Thank you to<br />
everyone who attended, and to the community bus<strong>in</strong>esses and<br />
<strong>in</strong>dividuals who donated to the Silent Auction, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g Kam<br />
Han Szechuan House, Space Gym, George’s Pizza, Passage to<br />
India, Allison Morgan, and Stacey Maddock.<br />
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Block Watch is an effective residential crime protection<br />
program that requires very little time commitment.<br />
It is impossible for the police to be everywhere at all times.<br />
Police require the assistance of every resident of <strong>Ramsay</strong> to<br />
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<strong>Community</strong> Health Centre<br />
...committed to improv<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>dividual and community health.<br />
COMMUNITY KITCHENS, LOW-COST MEALS AND FRIENDSHIPS<br />
A community kitchen is a group of people meet<strong>in</strong>g monthly to plan<br />
and cook healthy, nutritious meals. Everyone has an opportunity to<br />
participate <strong>in</strong> the menu selection, food preparation and cook<strong>in</strong>g. People<br />
br<strong>in</strong>g favourite recipes to the group and learn<br />
new recipes too. Good nutrition is an important<br />
part of a community kitchen. <strong>Community</strong><br />
kitchens are a place to make new friends,<br />
engage <strong>in</strong> conversation and learn new skills.<br />
Everyone has their own reason for gett<strong>in</strong>g<br />
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vegetarian, cann<strong>in</strong>g, multicultural, s<strong>in</strong>gle parent, pre- and post-natal,<br />
diabetes ma<strong>in</strong>tenance and prevention, heart smart. The Alex <strong>Community</strong><br />
Health Centre will be start<strong>in</strong>g <strong>Community</strong> Kitchen Groups <strong>in</strong> the spr<strong>in</strong>g/<br />
summer. To f<strong>in</strong>d out more, please call 266-2622.<br />
LEAVE A LEGACY<br />
The Alex <strong>Community</strong> Health Centre is proud<br />
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encourag<strong>in</strong>g people to provide for the charities<br />
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<strong>Ramsay</strong> News page 11
Yoki & Jeffs Real Estate Report<br />
Yearly Report<br />
January December<br />
<strong>Ramsay</strong> Ingelwood Bridgeland<br />
Detached Homes 2004 2003 2004 2003 2004 2003<br />
Average Sell<strong>in</strong>g Price $100,000-160,000 136,112 132,000 148,000 148,100 0 0<br />
Average List Price 140,775 142,400 169,900 155,300 0 0<br />
Number of Sales 8 2 1 4 0 0<br />
Average Sell<strong>in</strong>g Price $160,001-200,000 181,368 177,333 182,150 199,000 182,291 183,750<br />
Average List Price 189,926 184,600 187,570 199,000 188,583 189,940<br />
Number of Sales 19 3 10 1 6 5<br />
Average Sell<strong>in</strong>g Price $200,001-250,000 220,987 222,050 230,228 221,429 222,210 223,833<br />
Average List Price 224,475 229,633 238,030 229,157 230,815 229,933<br />
Number of Sales 8 6 26 7 19 3<br />
Average Sell<strong>in</strong>g Price $250,001-350,000 296,185 285,333 282,502 282,443 300,627 274,500<br />
Average List Price 302,414 291,433 288,821 291,329 311,443 279,900<br />
Number of Sales 14 3 19 7 6 1<br />
Average Sell<strong>in</strong>g Price $350,000+ 400,750 583,667 500,666 0 413,277 448,300<br />
Average List Price 421,679 596,633 533,283 0 428,766 459,933<br />
Number of Sales 4 3 6 0 9 3<br />
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<strong>Ramsay</strong> News page 12
TRAFFIC ISSUES<br />
Cather<strong>in</strong>e Cartmill<br />
The Traffic Sub-committee of the Civic Affairs committee is<br />
work<strong>in</strong>g on your behalf to address traffic issues throughout our<br />
community. Our goals as a traffic committee are to address<br />
three specific concerns:<br />
1. To promote a more pedestrian safe and cyclist friendly community.<br />
2. To <strong>in</strong>troduce traffic calm<strong>in</strong>g measures to address the community<br />
concerns of safety and neighbourhood liveability<br />
satisfy<strong>in</strong>g the requirements of the residents.<br />
3. To reduce vehicular shortcutt<strong>in</strong>g and speed<strong>in</strong>g, improv<strong>in</strong>g<br />
the quality of life <strong>in</strong> our community. High traffic volumes<br />
serve to cut like a knife through the heart of our community<br />
separat<strong>in</strong>g residents from services <strong>in</strong> the community (shopp<strong>in</strong>g,<br />
schools).<br />
This is a sensitive time of transition for <strong>Ramsay</strong> and there<br />
are many issues to look at when consider<strong>in</strong>g traffic calm<strong>in</strong>g<br />
options. The <strong>in</strong>creased density planned for the <strong>in</strong>ner city<br />
will directly affect our traffic patterns. The City of <strong>Calgary</strong> is<br />
plann<strong>in</strong>g new offices for 25 th Avenue at Spiller Road to house<br />
between 3,000 and 8,000 staff and has already placed a new<br />
traffic signal to accommodate traffic headed northbound from<br />
their offices. Residential condo development is underway<br />
at the Victoria Park school site with plans for 840 suites. As<br />
Victoria Park and Connaught, newly renamed Midtown, cont<strong>in</strong>ue<br />
their redevelopment plans we anticipate more high-density<br />
development. As city employees and new neighbours go<br />
about their daily bus<strong>in</strong>ess, our hope is that <strong>Ramsay</strong> is respected<br />
as a community rather than viewed as a convenient shortcut.<br />
Through previous traffic surveys, we have identified areas of<br />
concerns for the community <strong>in</strong>clude Spiller Road / 8 th Street;<br />
19 th Avenue and 21 st Avenue. If you live, work or drive on any<br />
of these streets we will be look<strong>in</strong>g for your <strong>in</strong>put on proposed<br />
traffic calm<strong>in</strong>g methods. We also must be sensitive to the effect<br />
that traffic calm<strong>in</strong>g measures on one street may have on the<br />
neighbour<strong>in</strong>g streets and need to view the community as a<br />
whole <strong>in</strong> order to be effective.<br />
Those who live on the hill may be most concerned about<br />
traffic dur<strong>in</strong>g Stampede and Saddledome events. Those who<br />
live on the southeast end of the community may be most<br />
concerned about Lilydale expansion plans. The northeast end<br />
of the community may be concerned about deterioration <strong>in</strong><br />
the hous<strong>in</strong>g stock as a result of land speculation by absentee<br />
landlords. As <strong>in</strong>dividuals we may see these concerns as <strong>in</strong>surmountable<br />
obstacles. If we choose to work as a community,<br />
support<strong>in</strong>g our neighbours we can achieve our goals. We will<br />
engage the community <strong>in</strong> this process and will be seek<strong>in</strong>g your<br />
<strong>in</strong>put and support. We are fortunate enough to have seen other<br />
communities’ efforts at traffic calm<strong>in</strong>g and have found that the<br />
process is most effective with active community <strong>in</strong>volvement.<br />
Our role <strong>in</strong> this process is not to impose our ideas on others<br />
but to facilitate the wishes of our community. If you have any<br />
comments or concerns, please leave a message at the hall and<br />
one of our members will contact you as soon as possible.<br />
SCOUT NEWS<br />
Rick Ryan<br />
Just because it is cold outside, it doesn’t keep this gang <strong>in</strong>! The<br />
beavers, 5-7 years, have been toboggan<strong>in</strong>g and for the first<br />
time they have their own cross-country ski program. They have<br />
visited a chocolate factory and the Science Centre.<br />
The Scouts, 10-14 years, have been mak<strong>in</strong>g arrows and spent a<br />
night at the archery centre. They attended a special award ceremony<br />
where they were given the Ch<strong>in</strong>ook Adventure award<br />
for a 5-day canoe trip last summer on the North Saskatchewan<br />
River. Their next challenge is to get good enough on crosscountry<br />
skis to ski <strong>in</strong>to a backcountry cab<strong>in</strong> <strong>in</strong> the mounta<strong>in</strong>s.<br />
The Venturers, 14-18 years, have been work<strong>in</strong>g on gett<strong>in</strong>g<br />
the silver level of the Duke of Ed<strong>in</strong>burgh Award. This covers<br />
outdoor challenges, community service, personal development<br />
through learn<strong>in</strong>g a skill and leadership tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g. Their<br />
next challenge is to ski <strong>in</strong>to the backcountry, build a snow<br />
house and camp there for two nights. Look for their article at<br />
The Band Showcase on <strong>March</strong> 12. These kids have been the<br />
backbone of our program. They have assisted both Beavers and<br />
Scouts on trips and camps. They also help out at meet<strong>in</strong>gs.<br />
awfully short month<br />
b.i.g. screen tv<br />
gift with purchase<br />
dance extravaganza<br />
driv<strong>in</strong>g topless <strong>in</strong> february (!)<br />
stargate atlantis<br />
roommate hunt<strong>in</strong>g<br />
driv<strong>in</strong>g through erlton<br />
shav<strong>in</strong>g by hand<br />
short month!<br />
westjet<br />
books<br />
sleep<br />
food<br />
beer<br />
ramsay newsletter for march<br />
815-3733<br />
fred@holliss.ca<br />
web design pr<strong>in</strong>t<br />
did i miss it or was there no hockey season?<br />
<strong>Ramsay</strong> News page 13
<strong>Ramsay</strong> News page 14
PEOPLE IN RAMSAY<br />
Beth Carter<br />
<strong>Ramsay</strong> is a diverse and historical <strong>in</strong>ner-city<br />
neighbourhood, which is arts-friendly, family-based,<br />
and active. We are a village surrounded by green space<br />
<strong>in</strong> the midst of the city. In this monthly column, we will meet<br />
one person who helps to def<strong>in</strong>e our wonderful community.<br />
Fred Holliss — Poet<br />
He’s a prolific performance poet, a world traveller, a talented<br />
graphic designer, and a highly valued community volunteer.<br />
He’s also hard to miss around the neighbourhood <strong>in</strong> his wonderful<br />
purple 1966 Plymouth Valiant Signet convertible.<br />
Fred Holliss was born here <strong>in</strong> <strong>Calgary</strong>, <strong>in</strong> Rideau, but was<br />
raised around the world. His father was <strong>in</strong> the oil bus<strong>in</strong>ess and<br />
his family moved 19 times <strong>in</strong> 22 years, liv<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> 7 countries<br />
on 5 cont<strong>in</strong>ents. As Fred says, Now it’s almost a novelty to stay<br />
<strong>in</strong> one place! But <strong>Calgary</strong> rema<strong>in</strong>ed home, and after a st<strong>in</strong>t <strong>in</strong><br />
Sunnyside, Fred found <strong>Ramsay</strong> <strong>in</strong> 2000 and made it his home.<br />
He likes liv<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> the <strong>in</strong>ner city, <strong>in</strong> an older neighbourhood<br />
that has a unique comb<strong>in</strong>ation of young and old, rich and<br />
poor, with local schools and bus<strong>in</strong>esses scattered throughout.<br />
It’s great that some people have lived here their entire lives. It’s<br />
much more dynamic and <strong>in</strong>terest<strong>in</strong>g – cool people live here, with<br />
lots of wacky ideas. <strong>Ramsay</strong> has a great community feel<strong>in</strong>g where<br />
you actually know your neighbours.<br />
Fred has had a diverse career to say the least. He orig<strong>in</strong>ally did<br />
a Geology degree at the University of Ed<strong>in</strong>burgh and worked<br />
<strong>in</strong> the oil <strong>in</strong>dustry for over a decade. Even though the money<br />
was seductive, Fred and the oil <strong>in</strong>dustry f<strong>in</strong>ally agreed to part<br />
ways after the stress got to be too much. He realized that he<br />
enjoyed the publish<strong>in</strong>g end of the bus<strong>in</strong>ess, so tra<strong>in</strong>ed himself<br />
as a graphic designer. Along the way and <strong>in</strong> between, he<br />
has produced beer advertisements, formed a punk rock band,<br />
repaired motorcycles, hosted a CJSW radio show, trouble-shot<br />
computer networks, adm<strong>in</strong>istrated arts organizations, designed<br />
washroom ads, dee-jayed <strong>in</strong> night clubs, and much more! And<br />
did I mention he volunteers to design our newsletter each<br />
month?<br />
In the early 1990s, Fred started writ<strong>in</strong>g poetry to help mend a<br />
broken heart. He was surprised when the poetry clicked, long<br />
after he was over the girlfriend. S<strong>in</strong>ce then he has published<br />
five volumes of poetry and is a found<strong>in</strong>g Board<br />
member of the S<strong>in</strong>gle Onion Poetry Society. They<br />
put together ten performances per year – check out<br />
their website at www.s<strong>in</strong>gleonion.com. Now that<br />
he’s over his heartache, Fred’s poetry is lean<strong>in</strong>g more<br />
towards witty commentary and social issues, and he<br />
can take <strong>in</strong>spiration from whatever is around him<br />
– even <strong>Ramsay</strong>.<br />
Bark Dog Bark<br />
Bark dog bark<br />
Bark bark dog bark<br />
Bark dog bark<br />
Bark bark doggy-dog<br />
Bark<br />
Don’t let the silence fool you<br />
The bad th<strong>in</strong>g is out there<br />
Whatever the hell it is<br />
You better scare it off<br />
Bark dog bark<br />
Master will come home sooner<br />
Bark dog bark<br />
Bad th<strong>in</strong>g will depart sooner<br />
Bark dog bark<br />
The neighbours haven’t shot you<br />
Yet.<br />
<strong>Ramsay</strong> News page 15
MARCH 2005<br />
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday<br />
1<br />
RCA General<br />
Meet<strong>in</strong>g<br />
7 p.m.<br />
6 7 8 9<br />
Softball<br />
Registration<br />
5-9 p.m.<br />
2 3<br />
First Thursday <strong>in</strong><br />
the Cultural District<br />
4<br />
Artpo<strong>in</strong>t<br />
Open<strong>in</strong>g<br />
5-9 p.m.<br />
10 11<br />
Shamrock<br />
Christmas<br />
Fund<br />
Luncheon<br />
5<br />
•Cadet 50 th Anniversary<br />
•Artpo<strong>in</strong>t Open<strong>in</strong>g<br />
5-9 p.m.<br />
12<br />
•Softball Registration<br />
10- 12 a.m.<br />
•Battle of the Bands<br />
7 p.m.<br />
13 14 15<br />
RCA Board<br />
Meet<strong>in</strong>g<br />
7 p.m.<br />
20<br />
SPRING<br />
BEGINS<br />
16 17<br />
•ST. PATRICK’S<br />
DAY<br />
•School Council<br />
Meet<strong>in</strong>g<br />
7 p.m.<br />
21 22 23 24<br />
Last Day of School<br />
before Spr<strong>in</strong>g Break<br />
18 19<br />
25<br />
GOOD<br />
FRIDAY<br />
26<br />
27<br />
EASTER<br />
28<br />
Venetian<br />
Masquerade<br />
Theatre Camp<br />
starts<br />
29 30 31 April 1 April 2<br />
Disclaimer Statement The op<strong>in</strong>ions expressed by contributors are not necessarily those of the <strong>Ramsay</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Association</strong>.<br />
<strong>Ramsay</strong> <strong>Community</strong><br />
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For More Information Call<br />
Teresa Young 263-7127<br />
Mark Wolochaty 714-5570<br />
<strong>Ramsay</strong> <strong>Community</strong> Contacts<br />
<strong>Ramsay</strong> <strong>Community</strong> Hall & <strong>Ramsay</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Association</strong><br />
1136 - 8th Street SE, <strong>Calgary</strong>, AB T2G 2Z7<br />
Phone: 403.265.4898 (please leave a message)•Fax: 403.265.4858<br />
<strong>Ramsay</strong> <strong>Community</strong> Website: www.ramsaycommunity.ab.ca<br />
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KEY POLICE CONTACTS<br />
If you see crimes <strong>in</strong> the area,<br />
please contact the police by<br />
phone at 266-1234 or e-mail.<br />
Our community liaison officer is:<br />
Const. John Moriarity, Badge #3319<br />
To e-mail any police officer<br />
the address is: pol(badge<br />
#)@calgarypolice.ca<br />
(eg. to e-mail John Moriarity,<br />
pol3319@calgarypolice.ca).<br />
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