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MNovember 2012<br />
cKenzie <strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Gazette</strong><br />
The Official <strong>Community</strong> Newsletter for Mckenzie <strong>Lake</strong><br />
Published by Mind’s design studio Call 403-257-8345 for advertising oPPortunities www.Mindsdesign.Ca<br />
CoMMunity iCe rink volunteers needed! see Page 11 for More details.<br />
CoMMunity Children’s<br />
ChristMas Party<br />
deCeMber 1st, 2012<br />
Music!<br />
crafts, prizes<br />
fun for everyone!<br />
Details on page 7.<br />
<strong>McKenzie</strong> <strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Community</strong> Association<br />
16198 <strong>McKenzie</strong> <strong>Lake</strong> Way SE <strong>Calgary</strong>, AB T2Z 1L7<br />
Phone: 403-257-1823 Fax: 403-257-4429 Web: www.mckenziearea.com<br />
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MCKeNzie LAKe CoMMuNity ASSoCiAtioN<br />
16198 <strong>McKenzie</strong> <strong>Lake</strong> Way SE <strong>Calgary</strong>, AB T2Z 1L7<br />
Phone. 403-257-1823 Fax 403-257-4429<br />
MLCA offiCe AdMiNiStrAtor: Michele Overacker mlca2@telus.net<br />
ArtiCLe SubMiSSioNS: editormlca@telus.net<br />
(Submission deadline is the 10th day of the month prior to publication.)<br />
Ad SubMiSSioNS: newslettersales@mindsdesign.ca (deadline is the 15th)<br />
<strong>Community</strong> website: www.mckenziearea.com<br />
exeCutive<br />
President: D’Arcy Duquette mlcapresident@telus.net<br />
Vice President: Joyce Cook<br />
Secretary: Jason Oke<br />
Treasurer: Vacant<br />
Past President: Stephanie Campbell<br />
direCtorS<br />
Building/Facilities Director: Wes Witmer<br />
Facility Expansion: Tim Lindsay<br />
<strong>McKenzie</strong> Sports: Vacant<br />
Newsletter Editor: Andrea Poole editormlca@telus.net<br />
55+ Representative: Lois Cullwick 403-313-9798<br />
At Large: Vacant<br />
ChiLdCAre ServiCeS<br />
Preschool: Jennifer D’Eath mlteacher@hotmail.com<br />
Before <strong>and</strong> After School: Tonya McCarthy<br />
mlcabas@telus.net<br />
AdviSory<br />
City of <strong>Calgary</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>and</strong> Neighbourhood<br />
Services: Heather MacKay-Forrest<br />
heather.mackay@calgary.ca<br />
<strong>Calgary</strong> Police <strong>Community</strong> Liaison Officer:<br />
Cst. Brad Norman BNorman@calgarypolice.ca<br />
Ward 12 Alderman: Shane Keating eaward12@calgary.ca<br />
<strong>Calgary</strong> Hays MLA: Honourable Ric McIver<br />
calgary.hays@assembly.ab.ca Assistant MLA: Donna Elms<br />
MLCA Supported progrAMS<br />
<strong>McKenzie</strong> Tots: Lisa Thorne 403-257-1823<br />
Jelly Bean Dances: Vacant<br />
Kids’ Soccer: Vacant<br />
Kids’ Outdoor Hockey: Vacant<br />
<strong>McKenzie</strong> “Angels”: Colleen Godec 403-266-6651<br />
Drop-In Basketball: Wes Witmer 403-257-2788<br />
Casino Coordinator: D’Arcy Duquette<br />
Pathways Snow Removal: Glenda Shufelt gshufelt@shaw.ca<br />
other NuMberS<br />
MLRA (Beach Club): Brad Buxton 403-257-1657<br />
<strong>McKenzie</strong> 210 Scouts: John Penner 403-852-1517<br />
Girl Guides: Marjorie Pallister 403-257-4311<br />
Kyokushin Karate: Brad Gillespie 403-669-3516<br />
Kumon: Gail Chipman 403-257-3537<br />
Please be aware that the opening times for the<br />
CALGARY POLICE SERVICE DISTRICT 8 office located<br />
at 50 Midpark Way SE have recently changed.<br />
The hours are now: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm<br />
7 days a week.<br />
"In every community, there<br />
is work to be done. In every<br />
nation, there are wounds to<br />
heal. In every heart, there<br />
is the power to do it"<br />
Marianne Williamson<br />
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<strong>McKenzie</strong> <strong>Lake</strong><br />
<strong>Community</strong> Fundraiser<br />
CASINO<br />
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED<br />
Nov 28 & 29<br />
No Experience Required!<br />
Traditional Excellence Home Flooring<br />
- Next day Installation on all stock items - Free Estimates<br />
- Free Under cushion on Selected Carpets - Best Prices <strong>and</strong> Service Guaranteed<br />
We have all your flooring needs – Carpet, Cork,<br />
Hardwood, Tile, Linoleum, Laminate<br />
<strong>Community</strong><br />
Fundraiser!<br />
November 28 & 29<br />
Please contact Laurie Jozsa at the <strong>Community</strong> Centre Office for more information.<br />
403-257-1823<br />
Address: 423 - 58 Avenue SE<br />
www.homeflooring.ca<br />
403-984-4100<br />
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greengate.ca<br />
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DEBBORA WHITE AND KRISTA IVANOV<br />
Where to downsize in southeast <strong>Calgary</strong>?<br />
On your real estate journey, it’s good to have an expert guide ...<br />
KRISTA IVANOV<br />
403-973-3551<br />
Debbora White <strong>and</strong> Krista Ivanov are REALTORS ® who make<br />
up the Deep South <strong>Calgary</strong> real estate team & are 2011 Keller<br />
Williams Realty South® top-producing team award winners.<br />
Together, they provide exceptional service, quality marketing<br />
<strong>and</strong> the best real estate experience in <strong>Calgary</strong>.<br />
Follow us on Twitter! Visit our website for information about the deep<br />
south area of <strong>Calgary</strong> including all communities,<br />
shopping, dining, listings <strong>and</strong> more.<br />
dpsouthcalgary www.deepsouthcalgary.com<br />
If you are considering selling or buying, please contact us first!<br />
Not intended to induce breach of an existing agency agreement.<br />
DEEP SOUTH<br />
<strong>Calgary</strong><br />
Your real estate team in <strong>Calgary</strong>’s deep south!<br />
krista@deepsouthcalgary.com debbora@deepsouthcalgary.com<br />
#118 10325 Bonaventure DR SE,<br />
<strong>Calgary</strong>,Alberta T2J 7E4<br />
Independently owned <strong>and</strong> operated<br />
There comes a time when every homeowner suddenly finds a big house just too much to h<strong>and</strong>le. Most people want to stay close to<br />
their community when downsizing, <strong>and</strong> there are some great options for Mckenzie <strong>Lake</strong> residents.Two of our favourite luxury condominiums<br />
are home to many of our clients.They love the ease, the amenities, the space <strong>and</strong> quality finishings offered at The Aviemore in<br />
Mckenzie Towne (50+) <strong>and</strong> at The Silhouette in Cranston (18+). Our two featured listings this November are excellent examples of<br />
downsizing without giving up a thing!<br />
The Aviemore $325,000<br />
Both of these beautiful<br />
condos are two-bedroom,two-bath<br />
plus den.<br />
The Aviemore condo is on<br />
the ground floor <strong>and</strong><br />
feels like a tradi tional<br />
home with a fireplace<br />
<strong>and</strong> direct access to the<br />
street.The Aviemore’s gr<strong>and</strong> foyer is amazing,plus it has<br />
fitness,theatre & billiards rooms & a workshop,library,<br />
guest suites <strong>and</strong> a great social scene.<br />
The Silhouette $299,000<br />
The Silhouette condo is<br />
on the second floor with<br />
a huge open living/dining<br />
space <strong>and</strong> quiet balcony.<br />
The Silhouette has amazing<br />
hot tub,steam & fitness<br />
rooms,a social room<br />
with billiards,great mountain views <strong>and</strong> a variety of activities.<br />
Both condos include heat & underground parking.<br />
We love helping downsizers! Call us to see these homes<br />
or to take a tour of all the available condos.<br />
Having two is even be ter!<br />
Debbora <strong>and</strong> Krista are both<br />
residents of Mckenzie <strong>Lake</strong>!<br />
Before you list your home,<br />
call us to help you determine<br />
the market value of your<br />
property. No charge.<br />
See our listings at<br />
www.deepsouthcalgary.com.<br />
You’ll find information on<br />
communities there too!<br />
We had many<br />
REALTORS ® who wanted<br />
to represent us, but<br />
after meeting you both,<br />
we knew that you were<br />
by far the best. And we<br />
were right!<br />
—<strong>McKenzie</strong> <strong>Lake</strong><br />
homeowners<br />
We are happy to provide<br />
references <strong>and</strong> testimonials.<br />
DEBBORA WHITE<br />
403-477-2549<br />
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COMMUNITY CHILDREN’S<br />
CHRISTMAS PARTY<br />
FEATURING:<br />
Val Hilliker – Ventriloquist<br />
<strong>and</strong> Comedian<br />
Richard Hertert -<br />
Musician<br />
<strong>McKenzie</strong> <strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Community</strong> Centre<br />
Saturday , December 1st, 2012 2:30pm<br />
And of course...<br />
...SANTA CLAUS!<br />
There will be a light meal, crafts, raffles <strong>and</strong> lots of fun for<br />
everyone! Tickets: $15/Child (Ages 0-12) Each Child will<br />
receive a gift from Santa! Everyone else is free!!<br />
Tickets are available in the<br />
<strong>Community</strong> Centre office.<br />
Please bring a plate of cookies<br />
or squares to share!<br />
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<strong>Community</strong><br />
Your Official Newsletter<br />
Remembers<br />
Make remembrance more than<br />
something you feel.<br />
Make it something<br />
you DO.<br />
Each year, from November 5 to 11,<br />
Canadians join together to celebrate<br />
Veterans’ Week - this year is no different.<br />
During this week, hundreds of commemorative ceremonies<br />
<strong>and</strong> events will take place across the country to recognize<br />
the achievements of our Veterans <strong>and</strong> honour those who<br />
made the ultimate sacrifice.<br />
This Veterans’ Week, take the remembrance challenge.<br />
There are many ways to show that you remember <strong>and</strong><br />
honour our Veterans:<br />
•Pin a poppy above your heart.<br />
•Attend the local Remembrance Day ceremony.<br />
•Talk to a friend or relative who has just returned home<br />
from Afghanistan or who served in other areas of conflict.<br />
•Listen to Veterans talk about their experiences.<br />
•Create a mashup <strong>and</strong> share it on the YouTube Channel<br />
•Visit the Veterans Affairs Canada Facebook fan page,<br />
write on our wall <strong>and</strong> share how you remember.<br />
•Follow Veterans Affairs Canada on Twitter <strong>and</strong><br />
tweet about how you remember<br />
•Change your Facebook profile picture to a poppy.<br />
•Blog, tweet or update<br />
your Facebook status<br />
about the importance of<br />
remembrance.<br />
Above all, we must<br />
vow never to forget.<br />
However you choose to<br />
remember, be sure to<br />
share with everyone you<br />
know. Together, it is our duty to pass on the legacy <strong>and</strong> keep<br />
the memories of our Canadian Veterans alive.<br />
This Veterans’ Week, take time to remember<br />
Go to http://www.veterans.gc.ca/ to find out more about<br />
Veterans Week, including activities for kids!<br />
Pg. 8 November 2012 Thank you for supporting your community association <strong>and</strong> your local businesses!
GET FIT...AT HOME!<br />
IN-HOME Personal Training<br />
CUSTOMIZED Workout Programs<br />
Call or email for a<br />
FREE Consultation!<br />
403-968-8643<br />
tara@livewellfitness.ca<br />
/myLiveWellFitness<br />
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<strong>Community</strong><br />
Your Official Newsletter<br />
News from the office<br />
LAurie JozSA<br />
MLCA direCtor<br />
I hope everyone had a<br />
fun <strong>and</strong> safe Halloween!<br />
Our little preschoolers<br />
were adorable in their<br />
costumes for their parties!<br />
I would like to thank<br />
everyone who came out<br />
for our Annual General<br />
Meeting. It’s a good<br />
way to find out what is happening here at the <strong>Community</strong><br />
Centre <strong>and</strong> to voice your opinion. We are looking for a few<br />
more board members so if you are interested please give us<br />
a call at the office.<br />
There are lots of exciting things happening <strong>and</strong> coming up in<br />
the next couple of months! Indoor soccer is in full swing <strong>and</strong><br />
will finish up before Christmas. Ball Hockey will start in the<br />
second week of January so watch our website to sign up <strong>and</strong><br />
if you would like to coach that would be great!! It is only<br />
an hour or so a week <strong>and</strong> it means so much to the children.<br />
Give it a try; no experience needed!<br />
We still need several volunteers to help with the casino on<br />
November 28 <strong>and</strong> 29th so please call us at the office <strong>and</strong> we<br />
will give you any information that you might need. You do<br />
not need any experience.<br />
Our Children’s Christmas Party is on December 1st <strong>and</strong><br />
will be lots of fun with Comedian Ventriloquist, Val Hilliker<br />
performing <strong>and</strong> Children’s music specialist, Richard Hertert<br />
singing carols with the children! Of course, we will have a<br />
visit from Old St. Nick himself <strong>and</strong> each child will receive<br />
a gift! There will be a light meal, crafts, raffles <strong>and</strong> lots of<br />
fun for everyone! The tickets are $15.00 per child, aged<br />
0-12, <strong>and</strong> they will be receiving a gift. Everyone else is free!!<br />
Don’t be disappointed; get your tickets early so you don’t<br />
miss out! Tickets are available in the office during office<br />
hours, 9-4:30 or give us a call to make other arrangements.<br />
Inside<br />
Your Official Newsletter<br />
• MLCA Christmas Party: Cover & Page 7<br />
• MLCA Contact Information: Page 3<br />
• Casino Volunteers Needed!!: Page 4<br />
• News From the Office: Page 10<br />
• Rink Volunteers Needed!!: Page 11<br />
• Fall Programs: Page 12<br />
• Letters to the Editor: Page 13<br />
• <strong>McKenzie</strong> <strong>Lake</strong> Preschool: Page 14<br />
• MLCA Rental Rates <strong>and</strong> Info.: Page 17<br />
• Before <strong>and</strong> After School Care: Page 18<br />
• Reversing Heart Disease: Page 23<br />
• Fish Creek Library: Page 25<br />
• Responsible Gifting: Page 28<br />
• Classifieds: Page 30<br />
• Speak up for those who are silenced: Page 38<br />
AND MUCH MORE...<br />
Our last Movie in the Gym, September 8th, was lots of<br />
fun! Our next Movie in the Gym will be on December 8th<br />
<strong>and</strong> it will be a Christmas movie! There is no charge for<br />
the movie, but bring your loonies as there will be a loonie<br />
concession st<strong>and</strong>.<br />
We will be having our New Year’s Family Dance on<br />
December 29th. The tickets are $5.00 per child. All other<br />
family members are free. Get your tickets early as they will<br />
be limited <strong>and</strong> there will be no tickets available at the door.<br />
See you around!<br />
Laurie Jozsa<br />
MLCA Director<br />
NOTE: Our office will be closed for maintenance between December 22-January 2/13<br />
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<strong>Community</strong><br />
Your Official Newsletter<br />
Free Dayhome<br />
Registry<br />
Do you work Part Time, Full<br />
Time or have before <strong>and</strong><br />
after school needs for your<br />
children? Are you new to<br />
the neighborhood <strong>and</strong> need<br />
a Provider very near to your<br />
home? Are you frustrated by tearing off phone numbers at<br />
the Grocery Store just to find out that they have no room<br />
for your child?<br />
Why not phone the <strong>McKenzie</strong> Support Group for Day<br />
Home Providers? We meet monthly <strong>and</strong> have all vacancies<br />
recorded in our registry so it takes only one phone call for<br />
you to find out who has vacancies. The service is free to<br />
both Parents <strong>and</strong> Providers<br />
serviced by the <strong>Gazette</strong>.<br />
We provide the<br />
names <strong>and</strong> you<br />
check the<br />
references!<br />
Contact Donna<br />
at 403-257-2102.<br />
Information<br />
MLCA Is Still Looking<br />
to Fill the<br />
Following Positions:<br />
Treasurer<br />
WANTED!!! WE’RE STILL LOOKING FOR YOU!!!<br />
(Accounting Experience Needed)<br />
Sports Director<br />
Director at Large<br />
Call the Office for details.<br />
403-257-1823<br />
Please Note:<br />
The opinions expressed within any published article,<br />
report or submission reflect those of the author <strong>and</strong><br />
should not be considered to reflect those for the<br />
<strong>Community</strong> Association.<br />
The information contained in this newsletter is believed<br />
to be accurate, but is not warranted to be so.<br />
can you<br />
help<br />
us?<br />
RINK VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!<br />
Can you volunteer for a few hours this winter?<br />
We are looking for willing, committed volunteers to help<br />
maintain the ice at our community rink. No experience<br />
needed! Training will be provided so volunteers can effectively<br />
clear the snow <strong>and</strong> flood the rink as needed.<br />
With enough volunteers, we will<br />
be able to keep the ice open all<br />
winter. <strong>Community</strong> members will<br />
be welcome to drop by to teach<br />
their children to skate or start up a<br />
little hockey game with friends. It<br />
can truly be community ice space<br />
for all to enjoy!<br />
If you are able to volunteer for a few hours each week – or<br />
even each month – during the winter, please call the <strong>Community</strong><br />
Centre at 403-257-1823. Thank you!<br />
Thank You!<br />
These two little words are simply not<br />
enough to show the gratitude we feel<br />
to Gwen Jackson for the many, MANY<br />
volunteer hours she given to our<br />
community as Treasurer on the MLCA<br />
Board. Gwen has worked tirelessly to<br />
keep our financial affairs in order <strong>and</strong><br />
to encourage monetary responsibility.<br />
We appreciate all you have done for our<br />
community <strong>and</strong> wish you<br />
the very best.<br />
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<strong>McKenzie</strong> <strong>Lake</strong><br />
Fall Programs<br />
HOME ON YOUR OWN (8 – 12 years old)<br />
Saturday, November 3rd 2:15pm to 4:15pm<br />
This safety awareness program is a great class that<br />
teaches children 8 – 12 years old who are mature enough to<br />
stay home on their own. They will h<strong>and</strong>le non-emergency <strong>and</strong><br />
emergency situations with confidence. This course will also<br />
talk about age appropriate situations that they may encounter<br />
outside their home regarding dealing with ”strangers”; how to<br />
identify them, how to h<strong>and</strong>le certain situations that they may<br />
encounter <strong>and</strong> how to stay safe. The course includes games,<br />
scenarios, role playing <strong>and</strong> activity book that depict everyday<br />
situations. This Course is taught by an experienced First Aid<br />
instructor. Members $30.00 Non-members $45.00<br />
STRANGER DANGER (4 to 7 years old)<br />
Saturday, November 3rd 1:00pm to 2:00pm<br />
This Red Cross Safety course equips children 4 – 7<br />
years old to recognize <strong>and</strong> deal with “strangers”; how to trust<br />
their instincts <strong>and</strong> how to keep themselves safe. They will learn<br />
when, who <strong>and</strong> how to call for help in an emergency as well as<br />
basic care for injuries until help arrives. People Savers follows<br />
the motto “Prepare, Stay Safe, Survive”. The class is taught in<br />
a fun <strong>and</strong> interactive way, <strong>and</strong> includes a colouring book to reinforce<br />
the concepts taught in the course to ensure that children<br />
remember. This Course is taught by an experienced First Aid<br />
instructor. Members $25.00 Non-members $40.00<br />
RED CROSS BABYSITTING COURSE (11 - 15 years old)<br />
Saturday, November 3rd 10:00am – 4:00pm<br />
Instructed by Leona Verburg of Medistat<br />
This babysitting course teaches 11 – 15 year olds<br />
to confidently h<strong>and</strong>le the responsibilities of being a babysitter.<br />
They will learn first aid, safety tips <strong>and</strong> injury prevention for<br />
children of all ages. They will learn to diaper <strong>and</strong> feed infants<br />
as well as some basic business skills. All of this will be taught<br />
in a fun <strong>and</strong> interactive environment. Cost includes a babysitter’s<br />
manual <strong>and</strong> certificate upon completion of the course. This<br />
Course is taught by an experienced First Aid instructor. Please<br />
bring a snack <strong>and</strong> lunch (peanut <strong>and</strong> nut free). Bring a stuffed<br />
bear or doll to class. Members $65 .00 Non-members $80.00<br />
MCKENZIE TOTS* 0 – 5 years (12 Sessions)<br />
September 27 - December 13, 2012<br />
Thursdays 10:00am to 11:30am<br />
Come <strong>and</strong> play. Have fun. Do crafts. Make friends.<br />
For parents <strong>and</strong> tots (Birth to 5). Space is limited to a maximum<br />
of 35 families <strong>and</strong> you must have a current MLCA Membership.<br />
Members $50.00 for 1 parent / guardian <strong>and</strong> 1 child<br />
$10.00 each additional child(ren)<br />
NEW memberships went on sale on Aug 1. Purchase a<br />
new one or renew to support your <strong>Community</strong><br />
Association. You will receive a discount on facility<br />
rentals <strong>and</strong> have access to our community programs.<br />
FOR SALE<br />
ONE REPLACEMENT<br />
GAZEBO CANOPY,<br />
BEIGE, 10’X10’.<br />
ASKING $50.00 OR BEST<br />
OFFER.<br />
CALL 403-519-1932<br />
THANK YOU!...<br />
...to everyone who attended our AGM<br />
Also, a special THANK YOU to the board members,<br />
as well as the many volunteers who are involved in our<br />
community programs. YOU make <strong>McKenzie</strong> <strong>Lake</strong> a<br />
wonderful place to live!<br />
For those of you who couldn’t make it out, watch for a<br />
summary of the AGM in our next <strong>Gazette</strong>.<br />
Register for Fall Programs at www.mckenziearea.com<br />
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<strong>Community</strong><br />
Your Official Newsletter<br />
Letters to the Editor<br />
The following is in response to the letter to the editor sent by<br />
Elly in the October 2012 edition of the <strong>McKenzie</strong> <strong>Gazette</strong>:<br />
Dear Elly,<br />
We feel your frustration with the<br />
situation of certain teenagers living<br />
on our street. Use of illegal drugs,<br />
property damage, vehicle breakins,<br />
disrespect, intimidating the<br />
younger children are some of the<br />
things that we have experienced.<br />
Over the past five months we’ve<br />
had both of our vehicles broken into<br />
while parked on the driveway, only to have these people steal<br />
whatever money might possibly be inside. In talking to other<br />
families within our street, we find they also have experienced<br />
similar events. Most disconcerting is their use of illegal drugs<br />
out in the open with no attempt to conceal or hide their<br />
actions. Over the past five months or so, the city police have<br />
been visiting the home of these people. However after the<br />
police leave, these teenage youths have no problem continuing<br />
their works of disrespect, break-ins, smoke-ups, etc. as before.<br />
There obviously is little respect for law <strong>and</strong> order.<br />
Elly, what to do with this situation? Our suggestion is to<br />
continue reporting these events to the <strong>Calgary</strong> Crime Stoppers<br />
until something has finally been done about it. Also, keep the<br />
discussions going with your fellow neighbours as a support<br />
group until this problem is cleared. You are not alone.<br />
Good Luck,<br />
Anonymous 101,<br />
Mount Alberta Green SE<br />
Reality is what we take to be true. What we take to be<br />
true is what we believe. What we believe is based on<br />
our perceptions. What we perceive depends on what we<br />
look for. What we look for depends on what we think.<br />
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<strong>McKenzie</strong> <strong>Lake</strong><br />
Preschool<br />
<strong>McKenzie</strong> <strong>Lake</strong> Preschool Fall Registration is Open!<br />
REGISTER ONLINE @ at www.mckenziearea.com<br />
16198 <strong>McKenzie</strong> <strong>Lake</strong> Way SE <strong>Calgary</strong>, AB T2Z 1L7, mlcachildcare@telus.net<br />
<strong>McKenzie</strong> <strong>Lake</strong> Preschool offers:<br />
• Highly qualified teacher <strong>and</strong> assistants<br />
• Play centres<br />
• Gym time<br />
• Crafts <strong>and</strong> Stories<br />
• Special events<br />
• <strong>Community</strong> visitors<br />
• Field Trips<br />
Age 3 Morning Program 9:00 - 11:00am T/Th<br />
Age 3 Afternoon Program 12:30 - 2:30pm T/Th<br />
Age 4 Morning Program 9:00 - 11:00am M/W/F<br />
Age 4 Afternoon Program 12:30 - 2:30pm M/W/F<br />
The cost of the 3 year old program is $150<br />
The cost of the 4 year old program is $170<br />
To place your child on the waitlist for a full class, please call the office at 403-257-1823<br />
Hello <strong>McKenzie</strong> <strong>Lake</strong> Preschool Families!<br />
October was a fun <strong>and</strong> busy month at school. We started off by learning about Thanksgiving. We learned about people<br />
<strong>and</strong> things that we can be thankful for. The children designed masks, learned songs <strong>and</strong> created centerpieces for their<br />
tables. Next we had orange day <strong>and</strong> explored many fun <strong>and</strong> creative things to do with the color orange <strong>and</strong> enjoyed getting<br />
dressed up in our best orange clothes. Finally we ended the month with amazing Halloween Parties. Everyone looked<br />
awesome dressed up in their costumes <strong>and</strong> enjoyed amazing festive treats provided by the parents. Each class did a small<br />
Halloween performance for their families, which was a big success. Afterwards, everyone enjoyed time chatting <strong>and</strong> spending<br />
a spooky afternoon together before a night of Trick or Treating.<br />
This month we will be looking at <strong>Community</strong> Helpers. The children will be learning about safety in their home, <strong>and</strong> safety<br />
in the community. We will also be looking at specific community helpers such as Fire Fighters, Police Officers, Paramedics,<br />
Airline Pilots, dental assistants <strong>and</strong> more. Through this unit we hope that the children will gain a better underst<strong>and</strong>ing of<br />
people <strong>and</strong> places in their community.<br />
In addition to all the fun events <strong>and</strong> activities, the children continue to work on learning their numbers, letters, <strong>and</strong> letter<br />
sounds <strong>and</strong> will continue to be involved in activities that include cooperation <strong>and</strong> friendship with each other. The preschool<br />
also has started gym time once per week. We all enjoy the opportunity to run around, play <strong>and</strong> be silly in a large, fun, <strong>and</strong><br />
safe space.<br />
Happy November Everyone<br />
Miss Jennifer<br />
Pg. 14 November 2012 Thank you for supporting your community association <strong>and</strong> your local businesses!<br />
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<strong>Community</strong><br />
Your Official Newsletter<br />
The RANT<br />
Here comes winter <strong>and</strong> there’s great<br />
news from City Hall: the on-road<br />
bike lanes will be a number one<br />
priority for having snow removed.<br />
Corner<br />
I love to bike when its 20 above <strong>and</strong><br />
the sky is blue, but I would never want to bike to work every day<br />
just given the safety, grime, <strong>and</strong> sweat factors, let alone when it’s<br />
20 below out or raining.<br />
I just don’t get those good folks at City Hall, or maybe they don’t<br />
get me, but I’m not delusional when I say that most folks prefer a<br />
car, or transit if it’s available, over taking a bike to work in winter.<br />
You’ve got to love these city planners who cut the number of<br />
parking spaces in the downtown core to increase alternative<br />
modes of transport, yet at the same time drag their feet when<br />
it comes to supplying all corners of the City with rapid transit.<br />
These same planners are putting the kibosh on all kinds of new<br />
development because it doesn’t meet the ever-evolving vision<br />
of the elected folks at City Hall; all of whom get heated parking<br />
spaces BTW.<br />
I’ve got news for City Hall, most of us like our cars, especially<br />
when it’s cold out. Our cars have heated seats, cup holders, <strong>and</strong><br />
radios… plus for those who have the foresight, we can get winter<br />
tires <strong>and</strong> our cars are capable of driving on those haphazardly<br />
maintained streets of this fair city.<br />
There’s always some individual from the Roads department who<br />
has to get on T.V. every time we get more than a few inches of the<br />
white stuff–to explain why the City goes into total gridlock, <strong>and</strong> why<br />
it’s going to take three weeks <strong>and</strong> the entire snow removal budget<br />
to clear all the streets. Or, maybe you’ll have to wait till spring… or<br />
the best one… hope for a Chinook to turn your side street into a<br />
skating rink (maybe we can all skate to work).<br />
So, have a great winter everyone, <strong>and</strong> if you want to avoid those<br />
clogged snow filled streets this winter just hop on your freezing<br />
cold bike <strong>and</strong> head to work on a cleared road. Just wish they<br />
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of Mind’s Design or the MLCA.<br />
The Third Academy presents:<br />
Christmas Craft Fair<br />
Saturday<br />
November 17th, 2012<br />
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.<br />
Free to the Public<br />
Free Photos with<br />
Santa Claus<br />
Craft Fair<br />
Bake Sale<br />
$5 Lunch<br />
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Pg. 16 November 2012 Thank you for supporting your community association <strong>and</strong> your local businesses!
<strong>Community</strong><br />
Your Official Newsletter<br />
Services<br />
MLCA RENTAL RATES AND INFO..<br />
The MLCA will now be renting out the Gym, multipurpose<br />
room <strong>and</strong> preschool for birthday parties, meetings, gym<br />
time, social events, etc. Please call the office at<br />
403-257-1823 for availability.<br />
ROOM SIZE AND AVAILABILITY<br />
PRESCHOOL: Capacity: 40 Seated: 20<br />
$25.00/hour (member) $35.00/hour (non- member)<br />
Wednesday: 4:00pm-9:00pm<br />
Saturday: 9:00am-9:00pm<br />
GYM: Capacity: 250 seated<br />
Saturday: 1:30pm-1:30am Function Rental or birthday/<br />
sports hourly rental based on availability.<br />
The <strong>Community</strong> Centre ice rink will soon be flooded <strong>and</strong><br />
open for public use at no charge. The quality <strong>and</strong> availability<br />
of the ice surface will be contingent on the availability of<br />
volunteers. If you are able to help maintain the ice during<br />
the winter, please call the <strong>Community</strong> Centre. Thank you!<br />
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Before & After<br />
School Care<br />
DEAR BAS FAMILIES<br />
What a beautiful fall we have had! This year the weather was so great<br />
that we were able to attend our field trip to the <strong>Calgary</strong> corn maze.<br />
The children all had a blast <strong>and</strong> we will definitely do it again next year.<br />
During the month of October the children <strong>and</strong> staff talked about giving<br />
back <strong>and</strong> what it meant. All the children agreed that they would like to give back<br />
to the <strong>Calgary</strong> Food Bank. We would like to thank all families that participated in<br />
our food donations to the <strong>Calgary</strong> Food Bank. They were very happy to see our<br />
program supporting them. And all the children were very proud of themselves.<br />
Good team work, BAS Children.<br />
As October 2012 is “Prevention Awareness Month” we had Steve Harmer from Motivational<br />
November<br />
The stripped <strong>and</strong><br />
shapely Maple<br />
grieves the ghosts of<br />
her departed leaves.<br />
The ground is hard,<br />
as hard as stone.<br />
The year is old,<br />
the birds are flown.<br />
And yet the world,<br />
in its distress,<br />
displays a certain<br />
loveliness.<br />
~ John Updike,<br />
A Child's Calendar<br />
magic (www.motivationalmagic.ca) do a show: “Be Aware<br />
<strong>and</strong> Bullying Prevention”. All the children learned a great deal<br />
about awareness. As all schools were out on the 26th the<br />
children requested a pj day. So, we did. Everyone - even the<br />
staff - looked so comfy watching a movie <strong>and</strong> eating popcorn.<br />
We had a super fun day on Oct 31st as it was our Halloween<br />
party. Some children looked spooky, scary <strong>and</strong> funny. The<br />
children enjoyed helping with the planning of our activities,<br />
snacks <strong>and</strong> decorating. Thanks to the families that helped out<br />
with snacks.<br />
In November our focus will be on Health <strong>and</strong> Nutrition <strong>and</strong><br />
Remembrance Day. Miss Marie will be doing a presentation<br />
about Remembrance Day as she has served in the Army<br />
herself.<br />
We still have a few spaces available in our program for children<br />
ages 6-12. Please call the office for more information:<br />
403-257-1823.<br />
For additional information regarding upcoming community<br />
events, please read the “News From the Office” article that<br />
appears at the beginning of the <strong>Gazette</strong>.<br />
Thanks,<br />
Tonya<br />
<strong>McKenzie</strong> <strong>Lake</strong> Childcare,<br />
Before <strong>and</strong> After School Care Supervisor<br />
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<strong>Community</strong><br />
Your Official Newsletter<br />
Things To Do<br />
NoveMber At rALph KLeiN pArK<br />
FREE Family Nature Ramble at Ralph Klein Park<br />
Gather up your family for this leisurely walk<br />
in <strong>Calgary</strong>’s incredible new park. Stories<br />
<strong>and</strong> activities tell the tale of how <strong>Calgary</strong>’s<br />
largest constructed wetl<strong>and</strong> creates wildlife<br />
habitat <strong>and</strong> protects the Bow River. Dress<br />
for the weather. Hot beverages <strong>and</strong> cookies<br />
provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult.<br />
Where: Ralph Klein Park, 12350 84th street SE.<br />
When: Saturday, Nov. 17th from 2:00 – 4:00 pm<br />
Pre-registration not required; however, if you email us at<br />
RKP@<strong>Calgary</strong>.ca to let us know you’re coming, we’ll know<br />
how many cookies to bring!<br />
for More inforMation or to book a Party,<br />
Call 3-1-1 or 403-268-City (2489)<br />
MCKENZIE LAKE COMMUNITY CENTRE<br />
Great Exercise for Everyone!<br />
Family/Children<br />
Mon: 6:00 to 6:50 pm<br />
Tues: 6:00 to 6:50 pm<br />
Sat: 9:00 to 9:50 am<br />
Intermediate Children<br />
Mon: 6:50 to 7:45 pm<br />
Sat: 10:00 to 11:00 am<br />
Adult<br />
Mon: 7:45 to 9:15 pm<br />
Sat: 11:00 am to 12:30 pm<br />
Registration Ongoing<br />
Reserve Your Spot Today!<br />
19 Years in <strong>Calgary</strong>!<br />
<strong>McKenzie</strong> <strong>Lake</strong><br />
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Are you 12 or older <strong>and</strong> would like to put your name on<br />
our list to be called for babysitting jobs in the <strong>McKenzie</strong><br />
<strong>Lake</strong> community? OR are you a parent looking for a<br />
qualified babysitter in our community?<br />
Coordinator: Jill DeYoung Email: arie<strong>and</strong>jill@shaw.ca<br />
Please note: Babysitters must have parental consent before<br />
they can be placed on the list.<br />
MLCA takes no responsibility for<br />
either the name of the sitter or<br />
the family they sit for. It is up to<br />
both parties to ensure they meet<br />
<strong>and</strong> check references before the<br />
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Pg. 20 November 2012 Thank you for supporting your community association <strong>and</strong> your local businesses!
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<strong>Community</strong><br />
Your Official Newsletter<br />
Services<br />
Health & Hospital:<br />
Rockyview Hospital ............................ 403-943-3000<br />
Children’s Hospital .............................. 403-229-7211<br />
<strong>Calgary</strong> Health Link (24 hours) ........... 403-943-5465<br />
South <strong>Calgary</strong> Health Centre .............. 403-943-9500<br />
24 Hour Poison Control ..................... 403-944-1414<br />
24 Hour Emergency Services ........... 911<br />
Natural Gas Emergency .................... 403-245-7222<br />
Enmax (electrical) ............................. 403-514-6100<br />
Non-emergency Services:<br />
City of <strong>Calgary</strong> Info. ............................ 311<br />
Police .................................................. 403-266-1234<br />
Fire ..................................................... 403-287-4299<br />
Ambulance .......................................... 403-261-4000<br />
C.O.P.S. ............................................... 403-216-1114<br />
24 Hour Crisis/Suicide Line ............... 403-266-1605<br />
Child Abuse Hotline .......................... 1-800-387-5437<br />
Kid’s Help Phone ............................... 1-800-668-6868<br />
Alberta Senior’s Info. Line ................ 1-800-642-3853<br />
City Hall ................................................ 403-268-2111<br />
Mayor’s Office ...................................... 403-268-5622<br />
Environmental Canada Weather ........ 403-299-7878<br />
Shawnessy Library .............................. 403-260-2600<br />
<strong>Community</strong> Transit .............. 403-262-1000/403-974-4000<br />
Swim/Fitness Centres:<br />
Trico Leisure Centre .......................... 403-278-7542<br />
<strong>Calgary</strong> Parks & Rec. .......................... 403-268-3888<br />
Public Boundary Schools:<br />
Acadia Elementary ............................ 403-777-8440<br />
David Thompson Middle School ......... 403-777-7470<br />
École Sam Livingston ........................... 403-777-6890<br />
Fairview Middle School ....................... 403-777-7900<br />
Juno Beach Academy.............................403-777-7210<br />
Le Roi Daniels School ......................... 403-777-6420<br />
<strong>McKenzie</strong> <strong>Lake</strong> School ......................... 403-777-6500<br />
Mountain Park School ......................... 403-777-6442<br />
Lord Beaverbrook High School ........... 403-259-5585<br />
Catholic Boundary Schools:<br />
Blessed Cardinal Newman .................. 403-500-2092<br />
École Notre-Dame-de-la-Paix ............ 403-271-5544<br />
St. Albert the Great<br />
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St. Boniface Elementary ...................... 403-278-4014<br />
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Pg. 22 November 2012 Thank you for supporting your community association <strong>and</strong> your local businesses!
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The rate of the Special Tax Levy for pathway snow<br />
removal in the <strong>Community</strong> of <strong>McKenzie</strong> <strong>Lake</strong> will<br />
be only $3.00 next year. Due to light snow fall this<br />
past winter, there was a surplus of funds <strong>and</strong> as<br />
such, the Special Tax Levy has been reduced.<br />
Our community representative is Glenda Shufelt<br />
gshufelt@shaw.ca Thank you, Glenda, for taking<br />
on this volunteer position.<br />
IT’S NOT TOO LATE!<br />
Register Now<br />
for Dance <strong>and</strong> Music Classes!<br />
Dance instruction for children ages 3 to teen, beginner<br />
to advanced, Mom & Tot <strong>and</strong> Pre-school classes.<br />
Music instruction including voice, piano, guitar <strong>and</strong><br />
drum classes. Private <strong>and</strong> group lessons.<br />
Hawkwood Village<br />
Shopping Center<br />
24B, Lower Level,<br />
555 Hawkwood Bld NW,<br />
<strong>Calgary</strong>, AB<br />
Copperfield L<strong>and</strong>ing<br />
10 Copperstone Street SE,<br />
<strong>Calgary</strong>, AB<br />
Phone: 240-9315 www.summitschoolofdance.com<br />
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<strong>Community</strong><br />
Your Official Newsletter<br />
Services<br />
yieLdiNg to eMergeNCy vehiCLeS<br />
Time is the enemy in<br />
any emergency. You can<br />
help; EMS, police <strong>and</strong> fire<br />
get to the scene quickly<br />
<strong>and</strong> safely by following<br />
the rules of the road. It’s<br />
important for motorists to<br />
underst<strong>and</strong> how to safely<br />
yield right of way to emergency vehicles with lights <strong>and</strong> siren<br />
activated so that everyone stays safe.<br />
What to do when an emergency vehicle<br />
approaches with lights <strong>and</strong> siren activated<br />
• If you’re in the middle of an intersection when an<br />
emergency vehicle approaches with lights <strong>and</strong> siren<br />
activated, clear the intersection.<br />
• On a one or two lane road, motorists should move to the<br />
right side of the road <strong>and</strong> stop. Remember to signal.<br />
• On a road with three or more lanes, motorists should<br />
move to the nearest side of the road <strong>and</strong> stop. If driving<br />
in the centre lane, move to the right side of the road <strong>and</strong><br />
stop. Remember to signal.<br />
• Come to a complete stop <strong>and</strong> wait for the emergency<br />
vehicle to pass. Shoulder check for more emergency<br />
vehicles (there is often more than one) before re-entering<br />
traffic flow. Remember to signal.<br />
• Remember, emergency vehicles may need to use any<br />
available road space to maneuver. This may include the<br />
use of shoulders <strong>and</strong> left h<strong>and</strong> turning lanes to pass other<br />
traffic.<br />
While driving on the road<br />
• Drive defensively at all times. Be attentive to sirens of<br />
emergency vehicles <strong>and</strong> be prepared to yield the right of<br />
way.<br />
• It is the law for motorists to slow down to at least 60 km/<br />
hour (unless a lower speed is posted) when driving in the<br />
lane next to where an emergency vehicle is stopped.<br />
• Do not break the rules of the road in order to give right<br />
of way to an emergency vehicle. This could include<br />
proceeding through a red light or making an illegal turn.<br />
Actions such as these jeopardize all motorists in the area.<br />
• Do not drive on or block the shoulder of highways if<br />
emergency vehicles require it for access. Instead, wait for<br />
the emergency vehicle to pass before merging safely back<br />
in to the flow of traffic.<br />
• Always leave plenty of space between your vehicle <strong>and</strong> an<br />
emergency vehicle in case it should stop suddenly.<br />
• Basement Developments<br />
• Home Repairs<br />
• Kitchen <strong>and</strong> Bath Upgrades<br />
KEEN<br />
RENOVATIONS<br />
Call for a Free Quote <strong>and</strong> Consultation<br />
Scott Rowe 403-619-0591<br />
PROFESSIONAL APPLICATION TOP OF THE LINE PAINT THOROUGH PREPARATION<br />
Harding’s Painting<br />
403-254-4726<br />
www.hardingspainting.com<br />
Ask us about<br />
our new<br />
Window Washing<br />
& Cleaning<br />
Divisions<br />
- Residential & Commercial - Drywall Repairs - Stucco Coatings & Repair<br />
- Stipple Ceiling Paintng & Repairs - Knockdown Texturing<br />
- Kitchen Cabinets (a variety of finishes) - Hail Damage Quotes<br />
INTERIOR & EXTERIOR FREE ESTIMATES NO UP-FRONT FEES<br />
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<strong>Community</strong><br />
Your Official Newsletter<br />
Things To Do<br />
there’S A Lot goiNg oN thiS<br />
November At the<br />
Fish Creek Library<br />
11161 Bonaventure Drive SE<br />
One Book, One <strong>Calgary</strong>! This November, at the Fish Creek<br />
library, a series of programs <strong>and</strong> events will engage you in<br />
exploring new ideas <strong>and</strong> creating stronger communities:<br />
• Happiness is a Storytime<br />
Ages 2 to 5 with a parent/caregiver<br />
Friday, Nov 02, 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.<br />
• Amazing L<strong>and</strong>s - Afghanistan - Travelling the Silk<br />
Road Wednesday, Nov 07, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.<br />
• Parents <strong>and</strong> Tots Make Music Together with Julie<br />
Lowry, Clear Music Therapy.<br />
Ages 2 to 6 with a parent/caregiver<br />
Friday, Nov 16, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.<br />
• The Science of Happiness <strong>and</strong> You with expert Dr.<br />
Patrick Finn. Tuesday, Nov 20, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.<br />
• Tag! You’re It! is presented by Scrapbooker’s Paradise.<br />
Saturday, Nov 24, 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.<br />
• Musical Muses with Songwriter <strong>and</strong> Poet Cort Delano.<br />
Monday, Nov 26, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.<br />
CyberSeniors Connect: Learn from youth volunteers in this<br />
self-paced program about the Internet, including Facebook <strong>and</strong><br />
YouTube, Microsoft Office, <strong>and</strong> more. Basic computer skills<br />
required. Ages 50 <strong>and</strong> up.<br />
Saturday, Nov 03, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.<br />
LEGO Contest: Come <strong>and</strong> see the spectacular LEGO creations<br />
that entered the contest this year <strong>and</strong> cheer for the prize<br />
winners. Nov 10, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.<br />
Kindercuties: Join Tess M<strong>and</strong>in of Kindermusik for a joyful <strong>and</strong><br />
energetic half hour exploring music <strong>and</strong> movement.<br />
Ages 2 to 3 with a parent/caregiver<br />
Monday, Nov 12, 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.<br />
Single in the Suburbs? You’re welcome to join us.<br />
Wednesday, Nov 14, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.<br />
Love <strong>and</strong> Duty: Canadian Red Cross Women in WWII:<br />
Watch an inspiring tale of the 641 women who traveled overseas<br />
to serve with the Canadian Red Cross in<br />
World War II. A short presentation will<br />
follow the film.<br />
Wednesday, Nov 14, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.<br />
What’s Cookin’ Club - Let’s Talk<br />
Cupcakes with special guest Crave<br />
Cupcakes Try a different cookbook monthly, eat tasty treats,<br />
<strong>and</strong> come discuss all things edible! For the food-lover at heart.<br />
Thursday, Nov 15, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.<br />
Games Galore! - Jenga: Join us for an afternoon of fun <strong>and</strong><br />
games. Everyone welcome.<br />
Sunday, Nov 18, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.<br />
eBook Doctor: Drop in for one-on-one help with your eBook<br />
<strong>and</strong> E-Reader questions.<br />
Monday, Nov 19, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.<br />
A valid library card is required to register for any<br />
program. For more information you can visit your<br />
local library, call 403-260-2620, or go online at<br />
www.calgarypubliclibrary.com<br />
Sudoku:<br />
Each Sudoku has a unique solution that can be reached<br />
logically without guessing. Enter digits from 1 to 9 into the<br />
blank spaces. Every row must contain one of each digit,<br />
so must every column, as must every 3x3 square.<br />
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3 BR, 2 Baths.<br />
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4 BR, 3.1 Baths.<br />
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$419,900; 1,676 sq ft<br />
4 BR, 3.5 Baths.<br />
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$494,800; 2,357 sq ft<br />
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1424 <strong>Lake</strong> Ontario Dr. SE<br />
$399,900; 1,260 sq ft<br />
4 BR, 2.1 Baths.<br />
206 Prestwick Circle SE<br />
$335,900; 1,011 sq ft<br />
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EXPERIENCE + SERVICES=SOLD<br />
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®<br />
27 Prestwick L<strong>and</strong>ing SE<br />
$439,900; 1,905 sq ft<br />
4 BR, 3.1 Baths.<br />
15213 Prestwick Blvd. SE<br />
$415,900; 1,625 sq ft<br />
3 BR, 2.1 Baths.<br />
130 Elgin Place SE<br />
$299,900; 1,117 sq ft<br />
3 BR, 1.5 Baths.<br />
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74 Elgin Meadows Way SE<br />
2,076 sq ft; LP $439,900<br />
10651 Mapleglen Cres SE<br />
1,194 sq ft; LP $489,900<br />
2 Cranwell Close SE<br />
1,894 sq ft; LP $449,900<br />
4 Inverness Cove SE<br />
2,325 sq ft; LP $629,900<br />
181 Inverness Park SE<br />
2,267 sq ft; LP $549,900<br />
SOLD LISTINGS by TEAM HAYDEN,<br />
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470 Elgin Way SE<br />
1,603 sq ft; LP $399,900<br />
310 Elgin Way SE<br />
1,808 sq ft; LP $414,900<br />
53 Inverness Lane SE<br />
2,098 sq ft; LP $569,900<br />
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®
<strong>Community</strong><br />
Your Official Newsletter<br />
Civic Chat<br />
reSpoNSibLe giftiNg<br />
Do you think a family member or<br />
friend would benefit from having a<br />
cat or dog in his or her life? Before<br />
you go ahead <strong>and</strong> buy that special<br />
someone a pet, consider a gift<br />
certificate instead!<br />
Since cats <strong>and</strong> dogs are like people in that they all have unique<br />
personalities <strong>and</strong> needs, we suggest that you purchase a gift<br />
certificate from Animal &Bylaw Services. With gift certificates,<br />
the recipients can choose a pet that they <strong>and</strong> any other<br />
members of the household feel comfortable with. They<br />
enable the beneficiaries to choose cats or dogs that will fit with<br />
their lifestyle.<br />
Potential pet owners need to find a pet that is the right size,<br />
whose activity level <strong>and</strong> personality complements the family’s<br />
<strong>and</strong> whose needs can be met in terms of time <strong>and</strong> costs.<br />
All the cats <strong>and</strong> dogs for adoption at The City of <strong>Calgary</strong><br />
Animal Services Centre have been vet-checked, spayed or<br />
neutered, have received their first set of vaccinations (excluding<br />
rabies), are licensed <strong>and</strong> have a microchip . Animal & Bylaw<br />
Services’ gift certificates come in any denomination <strong>and</strong> can<br />
also be used for licensing fees.<br />
If you choose to buy a gift certificate toward the purchase of<br />
a pet elsewhere, ensure that the provider is reputable <strong>and</strong><br />
treats its animals humanely. There are many reliable rescue<br />
organisations offering cats <strong>and</strong> dogs for adoption in <strong>Calgary</strong>.<br />
For more information on our gift certificates or adopting an<br />
animal, contact 311, visit calgary.ca/animalservices or visit the<br />
Animal Services Centre at 2201 Portl<strong>and</strong> Street S.E., during<br />
regular business hours.<br />
ANIMAL & BYLAW SERVICES<br />
Partnering with Calgarians<br />
calgary.ca/animalservices<br />
foSteriNg SAfe<br />
CoMMuNitieS…<br />
With the onset of winter <strong>and</strong> impending snow <strong>and</strong><br />
ice concerns, please consider the safety of older adults, those<br />
with mobility issues, parents wheeling strollers or walking with<br />
young children <strong>and</strong> our service providers.<br />
• Property owners are responsible for clearing all snow <strong>and</strong><br />
ice from adjacent sidewalks within 24 hours of the snow<br />
being deposited.<br />
• Sidewalks must be cleared down to the bare concrete.<br />
• Snow from private property cannot be put onto a road or<br />
boulevard.<br />
• For hard to remove ice, take a container to a fire hall or<br />
Roads depot for a s<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> salt mixture.<br />
• Keep extension cords <strong>and</strong> other obstructions off the<br />
sidewalk.<br />
• Help to ensure everyone’s safety this winter!<br />
Thank you for helping us build safe <strong>and</strong> vibrant<br />
communities!<br />
“All truth passes through three stages.<br />
First, it is ridiculed.<br />
Second, it is violently opposed.<br />
Third, it is accepted as being self-evident.“<br />
~ Arthur Schopenhauer ~<br />
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Your<br />
<strong>Community</strong><br />
CLASSIFIED ADS!!!<br />
To place your classified ad, contact Laura at 403-257-8345<br />
or email: newslettersales@mindsdesign.ca today!<br />
COMMUNITY MEMBERS CAN RECEIVE DISCOUNTS!<br />
BR PLUMBING & RENOVATIONS LTD. Residential<br />
services, plumbing repairs <strong>and</strong> new installations, hot water<br />
tanks, taps/toilets, sumpumps, drain cleaning <strong>and</strong> home<br />
renovations. We are just minutes away! 403-923-2918<br />
(24 hr services).<br />
CERTIFIED FRENCH TEACHER will tutor Grades<br />
3 to 12 in my home. Call Patricia @ 403 257 3422<br />
DOG WALKING AVAILABLE: Are you too busy to walk<br />
your dog? I can help! Experienced reliable <strong>and</strong> caring dog lover<br />
available to walk your dog. Mon - Fri. Call 403-589-2124.<br />
DRYWALL TAPING Smaller jobs preferred, quality<br />
workmanship, repairs, free estimates & references.<br />
Call Gary at 403-873-0966.<br />
ELECTRICITY IS NOT A HOBBY! Call a licensed<br />
electrician. No job is too small. Excellent rates.<br />
Call John at 403-281-5002 / 403-708-6555.<br />
ELEMENTS PLUMBING & HEATING<br />
Residential service work including repairs <strong>and</strong> installations,<br />
water heaters, furnaces, gas lines, <strong>and</strong> renovations. Free<br />
estimates <strong>and</strong> flexible hours. Professional service at<br />
affordable rates. Call 403-281-8089.<br />
HANDYMAN - 403-257-5999<br />
Large <strong>and</strong> small repairs & renovations. Develop your<br />
basement, re-do your bathroom or finish your garage.<br />
Also, booking decks & fences. Call Darcy.<br />
HARDWOOD FLOORS - COMMITTED TO YOUR<br />
SATISFACTION Unfinished, prefinished, engineered, laminate<br />
flooring, new installs or repairs, exceptional craftsmanship,<br />
free estimates! Les at 403-399-0243 or 403-236-7991.<br />
STUNNING MCKENZIE LAKE ISLAND HOME<br />
for sale by owner! $1,425,000. Call 403-870-9856<br />
http://homelinkdesign.weebly.com/<br />
MCKENZIE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES: Mac-PC<br />
Computer repairs, data recovery, virus removal, tune-ups <strong>and</strong><br />
upgrades. Free computer tune-up with any other service! Fast,<br />
communicative, guaranteed service for 17 yrs. Free, friendly<br />
advice! John 403-891-4848 info@mckenzietech.com; pricelist<br />
www.mckenzietech.com<br />
HOCKEY TIME! Available ice times available at Indus<br />
Recreation Center Just 10 minutes east of <strong>Calgary</strong>. Thursday,<br />
Friday & Sunday nights.Call 403-936-5474 ext 2. Call for more<br />
details.<br />
HOUSE FOR SALE: MT. ROBSON! Perfect spot! MTN.<br />
VIEWS Backs south on GREENSPACE Mins. to schools down<br />
pathway! 4 bdrms. 3F/1H bath; Reno’d kitchen w/tons of<br />
GRANITE & cupboards/drawers! Gina McLean MAXWELL<br />
REALTY (403)278-8899<br />
NEPTUNE PLUMBING & HEATING LTD. Residential<br />
<strong>and</strong> ommercial service. Renovations, gas fitting <strong>and</strong> backflow<br />
testing. Fully licensed <strong>and</strong> insured with competitive rates.<br />
Customer satisfaction assured. CALL 403-255-7938,<br />
24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE.<br />
OB COMPUTER SERVICES LTD<br />
Home/Business, Computer & Network Support. Hardware/<br />
software support, upgrades, Networking (Connecting all your<br />
PCs to the Internet, Share files <strong>and</strong> printers between all your<br />
PCs, Wireless Networks). Over 20 Yrs. Experience. Call Claude<br />
@ 403-862-2976 or Email: claude@obcomp.ca.<br />
RELIABLE LADY IS ABLE TO CLEAN YOUR HOME<br />
Weekly or bi-weekly for four hours. Insurance.<br />
Telephone Mrs. Batti at 403-720-8689 or 403-617-5534.<br />
Please leave a message if I am not at home.<br />
SANTA COMES CALLING<br />
Would you like a visit from Santa; at your home or office?<br />
Whether you have been naughty or nice Santa will be there.<br />
Call Santa John at 403-805-2975 or visit my website:<br />
http://www.sites.google.com/site/santacomescalling/home<br />
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WE WOULD LIKE TO REMIND ALL OUR READERS THAT THE<br />
GAZETTE IS THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF<br />
THE MCKENZIE LAKE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION.<br />
You may see another publication of similar format from time to time but the “<strong>Gazette</strong>”<br />
contains all the information about our <strong>Community</strong>, events, news <strong>and</strong> reports<br />
on meetings that you need to know to keep up to date. It’s the Newsletter we support!<br />
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IT’S NoT Too LATE!<br />
Register now for<br />
dance classes<br />
In The Angelina Ballerina<br />
Dance Academy!<br />
www.summitschoolofdance.com<br />
403-240-9315<br />
© 2012 Hit Entertainment Limited<br />
Hawkwood Village<br />
Shopping Centre<br />
24B, 555 Hawkwood Blvd. NW<br />
Copperfield L<strong>and</strong>ing<br />
10 Copperstone Street SE<br />
Dr. Gordon Strick, Dr. Yol<strong>and</strong>e Miles, Dr. Vanessa Carl,<br />
Dr. Marwa Mady <strong>and</strong> Dr. Christina Bodle<br />
We are a Full Service Veterinary Hospital<br />
Large Stock of Premium Pet Foods <strong>and</strong> Products<br />
We are open every evening <strong>and</strong> on weekends<br />
Mon - Fri: 8am-8pm, Sat: 8:30am-4:30pm, Sun: 12:30pm-4:30pm<br />
16622 <strong>McKenzie</strong> <strong>Lake</strong> Blvd. S.E. <strong>Calgary</strong>, AB T2Z 1N4<br />
www.duesouthah.com<br />
In Fl<strong>and</strong>ers Fields<br />
In Fl<strong>and</strong>ers fields the poppies blow<br />
Between the crosses, row on row,<br />
That mark our place; <strong>and</strong> in the sky<br />
The larks, still bravely singing, fly<br />
Scarce heard amid the guns below.<br />
We are the Dead. Short days ago<br />
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,<br />
Loved <strong>and</strong> were loved, <strong>and</strong> now we lie<br />
In Fl<strong>and</strong>ers fields.<br />
Take up our quarrel with the foe:<br />
To you from failing h<strong>and</strong>s we throw<br />
The torch; be yours to hold it high.<br />
If ye break faith with us who die<br />
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow<br />
In Fl<strong>and</strong>ers fields.<br />
~ John McCrae<br />
trusted craftmanship<br />
for over 15 years<br />
(403) 370-6930<br />
Replacement Windows & Doors<br />
Custom Kitchens <strong>and</strong> Bathrooms<br />
Complete Renovations<br />
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kim<strong>and</strong>doughayden.com | 403.257.0057<br />
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Please Join us for<br />
the 19th annual<br />
ChriStMAS<br />
CrAft fAir<br />
2012 annual fall Craft sale<br />
NOVEMBER<br />
17th<br />
2012<br />
sCheduled for<br />
saturday, noveMber 17th froM 10aM to 4PM<br />
AdMiSSioN: doNAtioN of A<br />
NoN-periShAbLe food iteM.<br />
blessed Cardinal newMan sChool<br />
16201 MCkenzie lake blvd. se<br />
over 70 veNdorS with uNique giftS<br />
& CrAftS ANd teA rooM with<br />
freSh bAKed goodS...<br />
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Your Official Newsletter<br />
<strong>Community</strong><br />
Corner<br />
fALL bACK iNto<br />
reAdiNg<br />
Pumpkins are withering on front<br />
stoops <strong>and</strong> piles of golden leaves<br />
are being replaced by skiffs of<br />
snow. As the days shorten <strong>and</strong><br />
the mercury dips, there are<br />
few things more tempting than<br />
curling up in an easy chair with a<br />
blanket, cup of hot cocoa at your<br />
elbow <strong>and</strong> a pile of books beside you. But with our busy lives,<br />
it’s often hard to find that kind of time. It’s especially tough for<br />
children, whose after-school hours are often packed with sports<br />
<strong>and</strong> lessons.<br />
<strong>Calgary</strong> Reads has a few suggestions to help you keep your child<br />
engaged in reading, by using daily activities as an opportunity to<br />
sneak in some reading.<br />
Read store signs <strong>and</strong> road signs. Read the cereal box at the<br />
breakfast table. Bake cookies, after reading the recipe, of<br />
course! Keep some books in the car to read on the way to<br />
lessons or sports. For a treat, listen to books on CD or tape.<br />
Have a family games night <strong>and</strong> read the instructions. Read<br />
comic books. Use internet sites like CBC Kids, Kids Reads<br />
<strong>and</strong> Funbrain.com. And of course, have plenty of books in<br />
your home, which you can borrow from the public <strong>and</strong> school<br />
libraries.<br />
You might like to try some of these books this fall:<br />
• Awesome Autumn by Bruce Goldstone<br />
• A Poppy Is To Remember by Heather Patterson<br />
• Hello Snow by Hope Vestergaard<br />
• When Winter Comes by Nancy Van Laan<br />
• There Was a Cold Lady Who Swallowed Some Snow by<br />
Lucille Col<strong>and</strong>ro<br />
<strong>Calgary</strong> Reads helps kids learn to read. <strong>Calgary</strong> Reads’ primary<br />
program trains volunteer tutors to work one-on-one with<br />
struggling Grade 1 <strong>and</strong> 2 readers. If you love reading <strong>and</strong><br />
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SpeAK up for thoSe who Are<br />
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It is hard to know what to<br />
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right? Will I be meddling if I say<br />
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So often the victims of domestic violence, including children,<br />
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person that makes the difference <strong>and</strong> stop the cycle of abuse.<br />
This November’s Family Violence Prevention Month campaign<br />
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Let’s encourage a community st<strong>and</strong>ard in which family violence<br />
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you do, warning signs, <strong>and</strong> where to get help. Information &<br />
resources can be found at www.familyviolence.alberta.ca<br />
How to Report to the Police<br />
• Family violence can be very dangerous situations.<br />
Call the police. Do not engage in the situation.<br />
• Family violence comes in many forms. It is very<br />
important if you suspect someone is in need of help<br />
to report it to the police. Even reporting at a later<br />
date, after the incident, what you know or suspect<br />
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Depending on the urgency, choose the method that best suits<br />
the situation:<br />
• 911 - Emergencies or crimes in progress<br />
• (403) 266-1234 - All other crimes must be reported by<br />
calling the non-emergency line at (403)266-1234.<br />
The <strong>Calgary</strong> Police Service encourages<br />
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