November 2010 - Ramsay Community Association in Calgary

Tisha McKennaRamsay Real Estate Updatewww.findyourhomeincalgary.cawww.findyourhomeincalgary.caFeel free to contactme any time withyour real estatequestions.Cell: (403) 869.9730Happy Holidaysand wishing you aHappy andSuccessful 2011!!!Waiting on Trisha McKenna’s adRAMSAY STATS11 out of 16 ofthe Ramsay Listingssold in thelast 60 days.The average saleprice in thisperiod was$405,822.00The average dayson market inRamsay is 60 days,and fetched 95%of asking priceRAMSAY $359,900.00SOLDStanley Park $669.000Address: 1034 18 AV SEMLS # C3442529 4 1Beautiful 4 bed character home onquiet one-way street in Ramsay.Sunny front porch perfect for enjoyingthe sun all day. Bright & comfortableLiving room with originalstained glass window ...4 2unique and interesting home was designedby an architect, and then custom-builtby Silverfern Construction usingtechnology developed in a researchprogram at the U of Sask, Saskatoon.It was part of a Government programleading into the R-2000 house, andlater green-technology housing. Its ef-

Ramsay Community Association & HallBoard of Directors & Community Chairs1136 - 8th St SE T2G 2Z7• T: 403.265.4898 • F: 403.265.4858Position Name Contact InfoPresident LexieShmyrpresident@ramsaycommunity.ab.caPast President Brad Kuhne 403-542-3587Vice President –ExternalArt Matsui vpexternal@ramsaycommunity.ab.caVice President –InternalJosie Casale vpinternal@ramsaycommunity.ab.caTreasurer Vacant treasurer@ramsaycommunity.ab.caSecretary Vacant secretary@ramsaycommunity.ab.ca2 yr Member WendyMcCraewendy@ramsaycommunity.ab.ca2 yr Member/TrafficTarasSemeniuktraffic@ramsaycommunity.ab.ca2 yr Member AtLargeJennyJensenjenny@ramsaycommunity.ab.ca1 yr Member AtLargeCatherineCartmill1 yr Member AtLargeAdeleSanoyHall Manager Gisele Ruel hallmanager@ramsaycommunity.ab.caWinter Sports VacantCasino Pat Baker bakerpals@shaw.caBeautification Brenda brenda.japp@gov.ab.caJappRamsay SchoolLiaisonJennyJensen403-248-9335ramsayschool@hotmail.comWebMaster Art Matsui webmaster@ramsaycommunity.ab.caWebsitewww.ramsaycommunity.ab.caNewsletterEditorPam Dalsin news@ramsaycommunity.ab.caNewsletterAdvertisingJosie Casale advertising@ramsaycommunity.ab.caNewsletterDeliveryNewsletterLayoutCor Koster 403-612-4729sharoncornelis@shaw.caFred Holliss 403-815-3733fred@holliss.caAnyone above can be contacted by leaving a message at theCommunity Hall at 403-265-4898.General Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the monthat the Hall. Elections are held in October.Complaints about Lilydale smells:• City of Calgary 311• Alberta Environment 1800-222-6514• Calgary Health Region 403-943-8060Police Contacts • Emergency: 911If you see crimes in the area, please contact the police byphone at 403-266-1234 or : pol3372@calgarypolice.caCommunity liaison officer: Const. Carlee Bojarski 403-567-6146Drug Hotline 403-206-8100 leave msg.Newsletter ContributionsAny community member is welcome to contribute to thisnewsletter. The deadline for submissions for each upcomingmonth’s issue is the 15 th of the preceding month. Please emailyour contributions, comments, and articles to:news@ramsaycommunity.ab.ca or drop it off the Hall.DISCLAimer: Opinions expressed by contributors are not necessarilythose of the Ramsay Community Association.COMMUNITYLASSIFIEDSSnow Removal Wantto make money whileexercising? A Ramsaybusiness is looking for aresponsible person to cleartheir walks. Please contactJohn at feedmill@shaw.ca.Calling All Ramsay ArtistsWe would like to invite ourmany brilliant local artiststo showcase their art onthe Inglewood Communityhall walls. The art would beavailable for sale (withoutcommission) and you wouldreceive exposure to manyhall events on an on-goingbasis. Our idea is to offeryour art for sale and fillour walls with art. It’s awin win idea…..your art inCOMMUNITY MEMBERSHIPContact Lexie Shmyr at 403-265-4898You are the community – Your voice is important!Annual Membership allows you to: Participate in Community Sports • Voice your concerns to the CivicGovernment • Beautify our Community$10 Family • $8 Single • $6 Senior, Disabled, AssociatePlease cut out this form and mail with your cheque or money order to:Ramsay Community Association, 1136 – 8th Street SE, Calgary, AB, T2G 2Z7Ramsay Community Membership FormFamily Name(s): _________________________________________________________Your Name: __________________________Spouse’s Name:____________________Address: _______________________________________________________________Postal Code: __________________________ Telephone: ________________________Email: _________________________________________________________________Children:1. _______________________________________ Age: _________2. _______________________________________ Age: _________3. _______________________________________ Age: _________I would like to become involved with:___ Board of Directors ___ History ___ Beautification ___ Civic Affairs___ Membership ___ Casino ___ Sports ___ Technology___ Newsletter ___ Safety ___ Traffic ___ As requiredAdvertise With Us!Ramsay News is the perfect way to communicate with yourneighbours! The Ramsay News is a non-profit newsletter offeredfree of charge to the community each month. With a circulation of1200, the Ramsay News is a fun and affordable way to advertiseyour business.Submission deadline is the 10 th of the month.• Email us at advertising@ramsaycommunity.ab.capartnership with our walls.You gain exposure and wegain lovely art on our walls.For more information pleasecontact Barbara at 243 7291or vicepresident@ica.com.Become a Block ParentThere is no cost involved andno meetings to attend. Call403-269-6460 or visit www.calgaryblockparent.ca.Share Your News Email usat news@ramsaycommunity.ab.ca by the 15th of eachmonth to share your eventsand initiatives.Is Your Space TooSmall? Check out Ramsay’scommunity hall. 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Ramsay SchoolJim Gibb, PrincipalGreetings to all our Ramsay families and theRamsay/Beltline community! October has beenan exciting month exploring our guiding question,“What is community?” We celebrated this past monthwith the unveiling of two, “learning through the arts” studentprojects that bring this question to life through the eyes andhands of our students. Our front hallway clay mosaic was aresult of a spring Artist in Residency with Megan Evans; ourlatest mural mounted in the gym, was a result of an Artist inResidency last month with Dean Stanton. We celebrated onOctober 22 with a “What is community?” unveiling assembly.Thank you to our parent volunteers and School Council andAssociation for supporting opportunities to enhance learningthrough the arts.At Ramsay School we connect learning to our guidingquestion – “What is Community?” and the WesternHeritage – Stampede principles: * Integrity * Pride of Place *Commitment to Community * Western HospitalityWe focus our vision, planning and work on each studentacquiring goals of the Calgary Board of Education through the“Personalization of Learning”. (www.cbe.ab.ca):1. Mega End – build a foundation for life, work and continuedlearning2. Academic Success- possess knowledge, skills and attitudesfor life and learning3. Citizenship – to be a responsible citizen by being aninformed and involved member in his or her community4. Personal Development – to acquire the skills, attitudes andknowledge to achieve to their personal highest potential5. Character – to possess the character to do what is right, actmorally with wisdom and balance individual concerns withthe rights and needs of othersWe have an incredibly positive, energetic and creative schoolculture with an amazing group of staff and students. Weencourage all parents to become involved in volunteering andwith School Council and the School Association. We knowparental involvement has a significant impact on student learning.We are committed to a safe, caring and effective learningenvironment at Ramsay School – an awesome place to learn!Our school community is a very welcoming one and weencourage you and your children to get involved with allaspects of the school. We welcome families new to Ramsay/Beltline to visit the school and make an appointment to learnmore. We are also able to consider “Out of Attendance” studentswith an “After School” program coming in the new year.Please contact the school office at 403-777-6790 for information.On behalf of the staff of Ramsay School and the CalgaryBoard of Education – with Remembrance Day this monthplease join us in recognizing the men and women of ourcountry who have served or who are currently serving in theCanadian Forces as well as those who have sacrificed their livesfor peace and freedom.Civic AffairsArt Matsui, ChairmanDP2010-3210 Stampede Expansion Zone 3.Civic Affairs has applied to appeal the approvalof the Development Permit DP2010 and theappeal is scheduled for October 21. Thanks to all who wroteletters of support for our appeal to the Subdivision AppealBoard (SDAB) Due to newsletter deadline constraints pleasesee www.ramsaycommunity.ab.ca/civic/Stampede.html forthe latest news and to see the issues that caused us to appeal.8th Street Rail Crossing. There has been some discussionin the neighborhood lately regarding CP’s plans for the8th Street Rail Crossing. At September’s general meeting,an Inglewood resident made claims of a promise by CP toInglewood that the crossing would remain open permanently.CAC subsequently contacted the Inglewood developmentchair, Alderman Joe Ceci and City Transportation directorMac Logan and none can recall any meetings with CPRor provide documentation to substantiate the claim madeby the Inglewood resident. The only information we havereceived from CP is “CP has a corporate understanding thatthe SE LRT may be 5 years out from 2010, … the crossingwould have to be closed at this point if it was not closedbefore…” They have also stated CP is undertaking a NorthAmerica wide level crossing review in 2010 with the intentof closing crossings having significant safety or operationalissues. We understand that it is CP’s practice to deal directlywith the municipality’s road authority (‘The City’) inmatters such as this; however, we feel strongly that Ramsayneeds to be included considering we are most affected bythe 8th Street crossing. Meetings could start as soon as early2011; stay tuned for future developments.The Civic Affairs Committee welcomes new members.Contact the Chairman at vpexternal@ramsaycommunity.ab.ca for details of the Civic Affairs Terms of Reference,Volunteer Code of Conduct and reading list of planningdocuments of record. The community of Ramsay welcomessustainable development that respects the history and emergingcharacter of the neighbourhood, complies with the AreaRedevelopment Plan and Bylaws, and will be a benefit to thepeople who live here.403-262-4663 1139 9th Ave SEPurveyors of Fine Wine, Spirits, & AleRamsay News page 5

Christmas WreathsBALSAM FIRA great gift idea for friends, teachers,colleagues…(Prepaid Orders Only)$23 Early Bird Special BEFORE Nov 15 th ;$25 by Nov 15 thALL Proceeds to Alexandra Play School ProgramYOGA – Spots available….Monday: Yoga for Backs 4:30p & Level 2 5:45pWednesday: Level 1 5:45p & Level 2 7:15pSaturday: Gentle Yoga 9a & Level 1 10:30aAIKIDOFOR BEGINNERSTues – Thurs 6:00 - 7:15pm8 Week Session (Dates TBA)$75.00 (residents)* $90.00 (non-residents)*Teens 16+ accompanied by an adultANNUAL CHRISTMAS HAMPERSHelp a local family in need.Donations gratefully acceptedWe are taking referrals for Christmas Hampers.Packing & organising volunteers needed.Christmas Wine & Cheese & Hamper PreparationsWednesday December 15 th 6:30PMNOTICEAnnual General MeetingNovember 4, 20107:00 PMMeet ‘n Greet 6:30 PMThe Alexandra CentreROSE ROOMMain Floor, 922 – 9 th Avenue SERefreshments ServedOUR STORYInglewood’s story toldBy those who were there!CALL 403.269.5588 for your copy!Great Stocking Stuffer!For information on all programs, call Colleen, 403.269.5588Or Email info@alexandracentresociety.orgTHE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF CALGARYIS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS!For more information on becoming a Homework Herocall 403-520-1548 orvisit www.boysandgirlsclubsofcalgary.caBoys & Girls Clubsof CalgaryA good place to beWhy Homework Heroes?The Boys and Girls Clubs of Calgary is committed toreducing barriers to academic success and engagement asthere is a link between a child’s academic success and theirfuture contribution to society.The Homework Hero program strives to increase achild’s chances of academic success through:- Promoting a positive learning environment to build confidenceand skills through praise and encouragement- Breaking down concepts and skills into small sequentialsteps to achieve understanding- Raising the bar incrementally to keep all youth engagedand attentive.Ramsay News page 6

President’s Report (Outgoing)Brad Kuhne, President RCA, 2009-2010The AGM was well attended and electionswere held for several positions. The positions ofSecretary and Treasurer remain vacant and anyone interested in serving on the Board in theseroles can contact the new President, Lexie Shmyr or myself.Also during the AGM, I presented the draft financial statementsfor the 2009-2010 year, the significant accomplishmentsof the year and my suggestions for the association moving forward.The highlights of future objectives are in three areas;1) focus on growing our profitability and sustainability financiallythrough the revenues generated by the newsletter, thehall rentals, and the rink rentals,2) encouraging volunteerism by providing learning opportunities,personal growth, and recognition, and3) improving the positive identity of Ramsay by installingphysical updated signage including the entrance way features,highlighting positive aspects of Ramsay life, and alsoleveraging opportunities to showcase Ramsay communityspirit and pride.These objections, I believe, will enhance our community andimprove the quality of life for those who live in it.Lastly, as I conclude my term as President I would like tothank everyone who has volunteered their time to the RCA tomake this year a success and a pleasure for me. Thank you alsoto those who offered their support and encouragement andlifted my spirits along the way. Most of all I thank my wife forher patience, understanding and wisdom.Thank you Ramsay for a great year.In Flanders FieldsIn Flanders fields the poppies blowBetween the crosses, row on row,That mark our place; and in the skyThe larks, still bravely singing, flyScarce heard amid the guns below.We are the Dead. Short days agoWe lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,Loved and were loved, and now we lieIn Flanders fields.President’s Report (Incoming)Lexie Shmyr, President RCAI am pleased to announce the following electeddirectors by their positions:President – Lexie ShmyrVice President Internal – Josie CasaleTreasurer - Not filledSecretary – Not filledDirector 2 years - Wendy McRaeDirector 1 year - Catherine CartmillDirector 1 years – Adele SanoyThey will be joining the remaining Board of Directors:Past President – Brad KuhneVP External - Art Matsui1 year Director – Taras Semeniuk1 Year Director – Jenny JensenI would like to take this opportunity to welcome our newdirectors and welcome back to the remaining directors. I’d alsolike to say a heartfelt thank you to the departing directors forall their hard work during your term on the board.The departing Directors are Judy Hellevang, Karin Poldaas,Shelly Reid, Nicole Schon and Brenda Zinn.I look forward to continuing to work with the board, associationmembers and community members within my new roleas president and I urge everyone to help us carry out the mandateof our Ramsay Community Association!How do I do that, you ask? It’s easy! Come and participatein community events, become a community associationmember or join a committee(s). In fact, joining a committeeis a great way to get to know your Ramsay neighbours, gaina better understanding of certain initiatives or issues and be apart of continuing to make Ramsay a strong and vibrant community.Please feel free to email me or any of the board members ifyou wish to learn more about our committees, share ideas, orbring forward any thoughts about new initiatives!Our general meetings are always on the first Tuesday ofthe month Please join us - we hope it will be productive andmeaningful to all!Take up our quarrel with the foe:To you from failing hands we throwThe torch; be yours to hold it high.If ye break faith with us who dieWe shall not sleep, though poppies growIn Flanders fields.— John McCrae, May 1915Ramsay News page 7

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Girl GuidesKim FirmstonCookies, Corn Mazes and ChristmasDinnersThe Girls have been busy in their first two months of action.Right off the bat they were racing around Kayben Farmsenjoying the corn maze, wagon ride and giant bouncy toys.Then we were out selling loads and loads of Girl Guide cookies.Thanks to the Inglewood and Ramsay communities forbeing so supportive in our sales. Thanks also to all the parents,Brookfield Management, the Blackfoot Diner and all the girlswho put in their time. We sold all our cookies in just twoweeks. Way to go everyone! We’d also like to extend a veryspecial thank you to local resident Katie Smith for her generousdonation of $100.00 to help our girls who need financialassistance.The girls are now looking forward to helping out theInglewood Community Centre by building the world’s biggestleaf pile then, hopefully, putting it into bags. We are going ona historical ghost tour as well and looking forward to a magicshow.The Pathfinders are pleased to bring back the AnnualGirl Guide Christmas Dinner on December 5th at the ICA.They always do such a great job. The girls will be putting onthe entertainment, cooking the food and setting the tables.They will also be collecting food donations for the AlexandraChristmas Hamper Program. It should prove to be a fantasticevening. If you are interested in coming to this communityevent, please call Barbara Zimmerman at 403-217-3568 fortickets.As always, if you need any information or want to join thefun, call Kim at 403-237-6837.Scout NewsRick RyanWe are off to a quick start with our gang thisyear. We are now the BP Scouts instead of theScouts Canada kind of scouts. It must havemade an impact on the parents when I told them this is avolunteer organization and don’t expect any help from higherup. They are all showing up to help and be leaders. They havebeen down to the Elbow on a romp looking for beavers. Didyou know Otters rely heavily on beavers for shelter. This kindof fits that now our “5-7 year olds boys and girls” group areno longer called Beavers but Otters. I have got the word fromthe parents that they want to see their kids outside more soguess who is back down to the Elbow floating boats this week?Well they are otters and otters like to play in the water. Howmany kids and parents are going to end up wet? Stay tunedfor the adventures of the soggy bottom gang! The leaders havea planning session coming up so we just have to wait and seewhat wild and crazy things are coming. Count on a bottledrive after Christmas and a drive out to Bragg Creek to cutdown Christmas trees. Halloween and Rememberance day willget into the mix as well. By the time I write again the snowshould be flying and all the more reason to get outside.Our Cubs--oops Timber Wolves have just come back froma hike up Moose Mountain. What a sociable group! Theyall talked and waited for their friends so much that we ranout of time to get to the top. Maybe next spring. We had asmany adults as kids if you could Corpy the dog who is 49in Dog years. It is awesome to have all the help and to havea group that gets along so well. Wow no hot snot and tears.Their next challenge is the ice caves after a stop at BattalionRidge on Rememberance Day. They have a camp coming upsoon with lots more fun stuff.At present we have more kids coming from Dover than ourcommunity. How did the message not get out?Timber Wolves are 8 to 10 years and both boys and girls.Until I write again, Merry Christmas.Scouter Rick and the leaders of the Mighty 70th 403-278-2547.“Timber Wolves on Moose Mountain”.Ramsay News page 10

Snow Angels1. Q: What is Snow Angels?A: Snow Angels is a social marketing campaign initiated byThe City of Calgary, Seniors Services Division and BylawServices to raise awareness with the citizens of Calgaryof the need to remember their neighbours when shovelingsnow, especially if they’re older adults or if they havehealth concerns that prevent them from clearing their ownwalks. Snow Angels is NOT a snow clearing program forolder adults. It is a way to encourage people to be goodneighbours. For snow removal talk to your CommunityAssociation or call 3-1-1.2. Q: How do I become a Snow Angel?A: You can become a Snow Angel by helping your elderlyneighbours clear the snow off their sidewalks. Talk to yourelderly neighbours. Offer to shovel the snow for them.Approach your community association to see if the communityhas a snow removal project or has considered developinga community based program to assist older adults.3. Q: What do I get for being a Snow Angel?A: There is no pay for being a Snow Angel. You get the satisfactionof knowing that you’ve made a difference in the lifeof an older adult who will be able to stay in the house theylove for a longer period of time.4. Q: Why is snow removal so important?A: Snow that remains on sidewalks is a hazard to:• Persons who have limited mobility and are at risk for falls.Persons such as older adults or those who have disabilitiesmay suffer severe injuries in a fall on ice and/or snow. A fallon an icy walk could lead to an injury that would preventreturn to one’s home.• Persons whose jobs require them to walk from house tohouse or who make home deliveries. Such persons delivermail, read water/gas meters, voluntarily deliver for Meals-On-Wheels and visit those who are unable to get out.What is Aging In Place?Carla Berezowski, CAPS (Certified Aging In Place Specialist)Aging In Place is the ability to remain living in the home ofyour choice independently, safely and comfortably regardless ofyour age or ability.Aging In Place is based on Universal Design principleswhich basically state that anyone can live safely in a spacedesigned using these principles, regardless of age or ability.The space is user-friendly for all, easy to maneuver around ifyou are in a wheelchair or if your arms are full with kids andgroceries.The changes required to enable you to stay in your homemay be minor ones like replacing door knobs with lever handles,installing D-shaped cabinet pulls and removing trippinghazards like area carpets.Other changes could be a bit more in depth such as upgradinglight fixtures, changing flooring, moving switches and outletsfor easier access or changing cabinets to accommodate slideout shelves and drawers.Then there are major renovations such as building a masterbedroom on the main floor, renovating a bathroom shower tomake it wheelchair accessible or widening halls and doorways.There are many different options to make your home safeand comfortable for you, your parents, or someone else youlove for years to come. Many modifications are simple andinexpensive; it just takes a little bit of creativity and understandingthe needs of the client to find solutions.In Calgary, 9.4% of the population is over 65 years old(StatCan2009). Of these, 90% live in their own home. Thatmeans there are just fewer than 100,000 people who are agingin their homes. Further, these homes tend to be older, datafrom the 2006 census indicates that over 40% of seniors livingin their own homes which were built prior to 1971. Thesehomes tend to have poor lighting, narrow doors and hallways,smaller rooms and no considerations at all for ease of maneuverabilitythroughout the home.Aging In Place Calgary wants to educate as many people aspossible about the opportunities and independence that ourknowledge and understanding of universal design offers. Insome cases people do have to move out and into an assistedliving or long-term care situation. However, a much larger percentageof the population is able to live in their homes for theduration of their lives – they just need a few modifications toensure it is safe.Ramsay News page 11

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Blackfoot District Guiding: Lest We ForgetTracy Comessottiexperience new opportunities. Why not give us a try!.03November is a time when we reflect on the sacrificesour men and women in service made and continue to makefighting for the rights and freedoms of all people. We mustnever forget.If you have any questions regarding Guiding or registrationplease call our district commissionerTracy Comessotti at 403-203-2414 or via email at tracy@comessotti.comGuiding is Fun!!We would like to thank everyone who supported Guidingby buying a box of our yummy mint chocolate cookies.Cookies help support our many activities throughout theyear.All the units in Blackfoot District came together for asuper “spun-out” night of roller skating! There were Sparksspinning, Brownies twirling, Guides jamming and leadersfalling! Can you Hokey-Pokey on wheels?Many Spark units held “Bring a Friend” meetings to sharethe sisterhood of Guiding with their friends, some heldawesome Halloween parties and they are all busy withcrafts, songs and activities to match the changing season.The Brownie units are keeping busy with program work,crafts and outside activities. November will have thegirls show support for our troops overseas by celebratingRemembrance Day by making poppies, collecting food forthe veteran’s food bank and other creative activities.The Guide units are working on badges, some are collectingschool supplies for a service project, getting active withthe “Go-Girl” program, some are preparing for camp andsome will be writing letters to our soldiers in Afghanistan aspart of their Remembrance Day activities.The Pathfinder and Ranger units will be working onbadges, service projects like gift wrapping for the CPA andmaking craft kits for the PLH, attending the Beauty andthe Brains conference, going to the science centre, camping,attending an aqua fitness class and volunteering at theRemembrance Day ceremonies at the Jubilee Auditorium.The Sparks, Brownies and Guides of the old HeritageDistrict will be holding a “Tea and Bazaar” on SaturdayDecember 4th from 1 until 3pm at St Cecilia Church on 90 thAve and Fairmount Dr SE. Come out and support the girlsby purchasing a few crafts and enjoying a refreshing cup oftea! Hope to see you there!Guiding is a great place to grow lasting friendships andOpen ‘Y’ Day: FREE ALL-DAY ACCESSCheck out the fun! Come to any YMCA Calgary branchthe THIRD SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH (startingSeptember 19) for FREE access to exciting events andmodern facilities (including the pools!). With programsand services for all ages, YMCA is a top choice for health &wellness. For more details visit www.ymcacalgary.org or call403-237-9622. __________________________________The Living Library-The Calgary Public LibraryThe Calgary Public Library is currently looking for peoplefrom a wide range of ethno-cultural backgrounds to volunteerwith Living Library a program that works like yourlocal library but the books you borrow are “Living Books.”These are real people with whom you can have a conversation.As a “reader” you can learn more about the diversityin our community..Living Library encourages awareness and understandingof diversity issues in Calgary by bringing people together totalk about their experiences. No special training or educationisrequired. If you are not comfortable speaking English,we will try to locate interpreters, or a friend or family membercan assist you in sharing your story with others.If you are interested in finding out more or volunteering,E-mail livinglibrary@calgarypubliclibrary.com Phone403-221-2094 Or, Apply online at calgarypubliclibrary.com(volunteers/volunteer application form)Ramsay News page 13

Your Ramsay NeighbourSam Hester has lived in Ramsay since 2004 and has seen a lotof changes in her house and her life since then. Her relativelynew boyfriend of the time, Scott, has become her husband,and a room upstairs in her 1911 home now accommodates atoddler. Wiring has been updated, new floors have been putdown, and a brand new shower stall means that she no longerneeds to crouch down in the bath under the eave of the houseto wash. Despite the changes, Sam is still the artistic free spiritI’ve known since elementary school.Sam was born in Toronto but moved to Calgary when shewas small and grew up in the city. When she graduated highschool at just 16, she spent a year as a Rotary exchange studentin Germany, followed by a year at the University of Calgary.She then lived in Toronto for a number of years, where shefollowed in her father’s footsteps to graduate from U of T, andspent a year at Ontario College of Art. She found herself leavingthe hipster circles of arty Toronto to take a job as a flightattendant for Air Canada, and for the last twelve years hasbeen making the regular journey from Calgary to Frankfurt.Sam greatly appreciates the flexibility of this route and her job,allowing her time to be an artist.One of her two main art forms is portrait painting. In herkitchen she displays eight pieces of a 19-portrait series, “TheBrothers,” (all musician friends of her younger brother MattMasters), which had its opening at ArtPoint in 2004. Downthe hall is a self-portrait that was a Top Finalist in the PortraitSociety of Canada’s 2006 International Portrait Art Festival.The walls and ceilings in the rest of her house are painted inbold colours, in mosaic style in some places and with brightsuns shining in others. Her other art form is indie comics,which combines her love of writing with illustration. A trip tothe San Diego Comic Con led her to meet some independentcomics publishers, and through those connections one of herillustrated stories has appeared in a junior high textbook. Hercomics are autobiographical, chroniclingthe adventures she has had (such as followingBob Dylan around the world tosee concerts in Japan, across Europe, andall over the USA) and the people shemeets along the way.Sam is fascinated with what she calls“teenager books.” She finds them to haveriveting plots intended to engage theyoung reader but that can be enjoyed byadults too. She likes illustrated storiesand books for this age group becausethey’re not quite for kids, not quite forgrown-ups. She says, “I think I just likean art form that defies a boundary ofsome kind.” She has done academic writingon the genre and once had to turndown the opportunity to do a Master’sdegree in Creative Writing in NewZealand. She would like to have the chance to pursue analyzingliterature again someday.For now though, she is enjoying taking care of her almosttwo-year-oldson and day-to-day life with Scott. She lovesRamsay for the friends she’s made in the 23rd Avenue Cluband the fantastic experience she had as part of the artists’ collectiveat ArtPoint. She and I both can’t believe she has madeher home near the bottom of the hill at Ramsay school, whereas kids she and I would come to a screeching halt after a terrifyingride on my toboggan.RAMSAY RESIDENTSSHARE YOUR NEWS• Musicians, artists, performers – let us know whenand where to catch you & see your work.• Enthusiasts – let us know about your initiatives.Email us at news@ramsaycommunity.ab.ca by the 15thof each month.Ramsay News page 14

ANIMAL & BYLAW SERVICESPartnering with Calgarianswww.calgary.ca/animalservicesResponsible Gifting Fosters Responsible PetOwnershipWe’ve all heard the stories of friends or family members gettinga cat or dog as a gift or for a special occasion. Sometimes itworks out, but sometimes it doesn’t. Often, the recipients ofsuch gifts find out their fuzzy friends are not what they expected.Perhaps they were not prepared for the time commitmentand cost or perhaps the pets were not good matches for themor for their lifestyles.With the holiday season approaching, Animal & BylawServices strongly encourages you to give Animal Services’gift certificates instead. We believe that choosing a pet is animportant personal decision. Owning a pet is a responsibilityfor the lifetime of that animal therefore, a lot of time andcare should be taken when entering into a decision. Our giftcertificates are valid for one year from the date of purchase inorder to provide potential pet owners with the time to choosethe cat or dog that best fits their home and lifestyle.Not only are Animal Services’ gift certificates available inany denomination, they don’t have to be used solely for adoptinga pet. They can also be used for the purchase of cat ordog licences. All cats and dogs in Calgary must be licensed atthree months of age. Part of being a responsible pet owner islicensing your pet and providing permanent identification. Alicence helps to ensure that Animal Services is able to reunite alost pet with his owners. Licence fees also support all the workwe do such as our adoption program, volunteer program, drivehome program, educational programs and the operation of ourclinic.Gifting in a responsible way will help to lessen the numberof unwanted animals in our city and will encourage your lovedone to be a responsible pet owner.For more information on our gift certificates, adopting ananimal or licensing a pet, call 3-1-1, visit calgary.ca/animalservicesor visit the Animal Services Centre at 2201 PortlandStreet SE, during business hours.BLACK CARTS: Trees and AlleysWith the roll out of the new black carts by Waste & RecyclingServices that started mid-October, this is a good time toremind homeowners to keep their trees trimmed to allow forproper garbage collection and the passage of vehicles accessingthe alley.Under the Street Bylaw 20M88, no owner or occupantof a premises can allow trees, hedges or shrubs that overhangtheir property, to interfere with vehicles using the alley. Thisallows trucks to properly collect your garbage, as well as theunobstructed passage of other City or emergency vehicles ifrequired. Animal & Bylaw Services asks that any overhangingvegetation be trimmed back to the property line up to a heightof 4.6 metres or 15 feet.Animal & Bylaw Services and Waste & Recycling Servicesthanks Calgarians for their cooperation.Draft Off-leash Area Management PlanProvide Your Input in November 2010The City of Calgary Parks is working to improve off-leash opportunitiesthrough a management review of our city’s public off-leash areas.If you are an off-leash area user or interested citizen your input is valued.To review the Draft Off-leash Area Management Plan and provide your feedback,visit www.calgary.ca/offleash in mid-November.I don’t know aboutyours... but this wasmine about 2 minutesinto the drive homeDoing the hike, that sun was hotRamsay News page 15

Ramsay’s Very Own Specialist.Just So You Know…On the Bow River!22 Active Listings$236,500 > $1,950,00028 Sales for 2010$250,000 > $605,000Interest rates are as low as 3.69%For 5 years!The autumn market should be busyas folks return from vacations andkids are back in school!There are some fabulous homes listedright now at very reasonable prices!www.patriciacranwell.comAlways wanted to live on the Bow River!?Now is your chance to own this 3 storey home withnothing but park between the house and the river!An easy to maintain home with double garage balconiesand of course superb river views located in a quietpocket of Inglewood! $639,900Call to view!I believe…Your home is unique and has its very own “Top” marketvalue. Call me for a complimentary, confidential and upto date evaluation! 253-5678This communication is not intended to causeor induce a breach of an existing agencyagreement.I’m not #1 in my career – You are!