Stonebridge Slate ourstonebridge.ca Winter 2015
HEADING 4 STYLE
Use the small tables provided in some of the articles to call out quick reference information related to the article, such as contact information or event dates.
HEADING 5
Contact Info
Using Styles by Name Style
INSIDE
THIS ISSUE
Stonebridge The
slate
2
EXECUTIVE 2015/2016
Ward 7 Update from Councillor Mairin Loewen
President
Blair Pisio
Vice President of Operations
Matt Strawson
Vice President of Community Engagement
Jennifer Robertson
Treasurer
Kelly Potts
Secretary
Michelle Shepherd
Special Events Coordinator
Tarra Unterschute
Newsletter Communications Coordinators
Caitlin Gill (editor) Jim Wong (business)
Online Communications Coordinator
Vacant
Volunteer and Memberships
Jan King
Soccer Coordinator
Alena Sherwood
Indoor Programs
Janna Sampson Michelle Martel-Andre
Members at Large
Michelle Pharis Amanda Pilon
Denine Hanson Tammy Knowles
Shawn Dukart Chris Mearns Tracy Scarlett
Greetings Stonebridge friends and neighbours! Welcome to this edition of the Stonebridge Slate! I am pleased to be writing to you again as the President of this great community association, and I look forward to another exciting year in our neighbourhood! As we undertake a new year for the community association, I want to very briefly highlight a few changes we have made to our organization that we hope will make things more efficient for everyone. Over the summer, a few of us met to discuss the operations of the association and where we noticed a few improvements could be made. One of the outcomes of that meeting was the decision to reorganize the structure of our board to make reporting of committees more efficient, and to allow for better outreach to our neighborhood and the community we serve. Along with a President, our leadership team now includes a Vice-President (Community Engagement), a Vice-President (Operations), Treasurer and Secretary. This new structure should provide more support and productivity at our meetings, but also now gives us direct leadership of the two most important aspects of our community association: programs and community engagement. Our community engagement team is busy getting ready for an exciting year of events and activities for the neighbourhood, so please be sure to follow us on Facebook and stay tuned to our website for information on the exciting events and activities. Meanwhile, the operations committee is busy getting the winter programs up and running – please see page 6 of the newsletter for more details. Registration will begin online on December 28. Finally, we are very excited to launch our first annual report of the Stonebridge Community Association. One of the goals of last year's board was to be more transparent with operations and activities of the community association, so it is my hope with this report on our website we are able to capture this information into one document for the community. As always, I encourage you to contact me if you have any questions or concerns related to anything within Stonebridge, or if you are interested in filling any of our vacant positions on the board. We are currently looking for an online communications coordinator. On behalf of the community association, happy holidays and all the best to you and your family in 2016!
Cheers, Blair JP Pisio, President - Stonebridge Community Association
Interested in volunteering? There are some great opportunities to get involved! Contact us at: [email protected] for
details!
Winter Programming Class Information and Schedules
6
President’s Message
Stonebridge Slate ourstonebridge.ca Winter 2015
WARD 7 Update
Here are a couple brief updates about issues affecting the Stonebridge area… Hi there Stonebridge residents,
Schools
Though the schools in Stonebridge are not a civic project, the city has a role to play in coordinating details around the site. I have been receiving questions from residents about the types of amenities included in the playground, how the parking and drop-off areas will work, etc. While the final designs and site layout are still in development, the province has indicated that the specifics should be available to the public in January of 2016.
Interchange Project
The interchange project at Victor Road and Highway 11 is continuing as planned, and the work is on schedule to date. Construction will slow down over the winter, but the interchange is scheduled to open in the fall of 2016.
The upcoming year will be an exciting one for the Stonebridge area. In addition to the projects above, the new branch of the Saskatoon Public Library will open in Stonebridge in 2016, and a Neighbourhood Traffic Review will be undertaken in an effort to improve safety and traffic conditions in the area. As always, please let me know if you have questions or concerns about your neighbourhood or the city in general. Happy holidays, Merry Christmas, and all the best in 2016!
Mairin Loewen City Councillor, Ward 7 [email protected], 306-229-5298
2
Stonebridge Slate ourstonebridge.ca Winter 2015
Many parents in the Stonebridge area are looking for babysitters to help out in the evenings and other short periods of time throughout the day. Have you taken the Babysitting Course and are interested in making a little extra money? Please send your contact information to [email protected].
We are compiling a list of interested sitters for the Stonebridge area and will be publishing this information on our website and in upcoming newsletters.
Please note, the Stonebridge Community Association does not endorse or support any published name as a result of this call for service providers. Each parent must do their own due diligence in choosing the best person for their needs.
Stonebridge Community Association Memberships
Stonebridge
Suggestions… Do you have suggestions for topics for future newsletters or the Stonebridge Community
Association website? If so, send us an e-mail at: [email protected]
“Like” our Stonebridge Community Association
Facebook page for updates!
Babysitter Registry
3
Our community association is established for the benefit of our Stonebridge residents, developing programs and services to enhance our community needs and interests. Your membership goes towards developing and running programs and activities, and administrative costs to run the association.
The Stonebridge Community Association is maintained by the dedicated individuals who volunteer their time to improve the quality of life for themselves and others in the community. Share the feeling of community pride – when we all get involved, it is amazing what can be accomplished!
Support your association by purchasing a
membership for only $10.00 per household.
Please visit ourstonebridge.ca for
more information.
Registry
Sangita B. (306) 979-7419 Ramona C-E. (306) 651-2871
Marina K. (306) 978-2076 Maha K. (306) 683-9445 Sofia M. (306) 477-1019
Brayden Y. (306) 978-2178 Isabella W. (306) 652-3937
Mahlia/Meadow/Makenna T. (306) 242-2714 Shauna K. (306) 850-1578
Kendra Y. (306) 2449-628
Stonebridge Slate ourstonebridge.ca Winter 2015
Stonebridge Community Association
Meeting Schedule
4
Ever wanted to participate in the community association as an executive member? Without dedicated volunteers, we cannot offer services, consulting and/or programming for our neighbours.
If you’re interested, please e-mail [email protected].
Stonebridge Community Association meetings are held on the second Thursday of every month at 7:00 p.m. at the Circle Drive Alliance Church.
Please check ourstonebridge.ca for meeting updates.
3
Join the Stonebridge Community
Association Executive
Stonebridge Slate ourstonebridge.ca Winter 2015
5
Stonebridge Slate ourstonebridge.ca Winter 2015
6
Stonebridge Slate ourstonebridge.ca Winter 2015
Maple Pecan Shortbread by Wild Serendipity Foods
1 pound butter (I beg you, do not use margarine) ¾ cup light brown sugar, packed ½ cup cornstarch (yes, that amount is correct) 3 ½ cups all purpose flour 1 ½ cups pecans, toasted for ~10 min at 350F, cooled, then coarsely chopped ¾ TSP maple flavouring (or more, depending on how strong you would like the flavour)
In a mixer or large bowl, combine butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add the maple flavouring. In another bowl, combine the cornstarch, flour and pecans. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until thoroughly combined, scraping down the sides, if necessary. If the dough seems overly sticky, add a bit more flour. Form into 2 logs, with approximately 2 inch sides, squaring off the sides. Chill in the fridge for at least an hour. Using a sharp knife, cut into slightly thicker than ¼ inch slices. Bake at 350F, on parchment paper, for approximately 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are a very pale golden brown. Cool completely on racks. The cookies are very delicate, but will firm up a bit once cool. Make ahead: store the dough, wrapped in plastic wrap, in the freezer until ready to use. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
7
A holiday season gift to you.
Show us a picture of this ad or bring in this newsletter to receive $10 off when you
spend a minimum of $30 (before alcohol and tax) on every visit until January 31st. (Offer valid until Jan 31, 2016. Applies to regular priced items only. Offer not valid Dec 31, 2015. Cannot be combined with
other offers or discounts).
We are bringing in the New Year in style at Stonebridge. Great food, live music by Memory Lane, dancing and all the
party favours!
Attendance by advanced tickets only. Space is limited. Call Wes or Heidi for details and reservations at (306) 954-4220.
Stonebridge Slate ourstonebridge.ca Winter 2015
The Doctors and Staff at Stonebridge Eyecare wish you a Merry Christmas and all the
best in the New Year!
8
Interview with Michelle Zimmer of “Wild Serendipity Foods” in Stonebridge
What did you start out at the Saskatoon Farmers’ Market making? I started making sushi at the Farmers’ Market 9.5 years ago. I made
sushi and scones for the first years. The scones are what made my business take-off. Business exploded and I’m now referred to as “The Scone Lady”. I’ve been making French macarons for five years.
How long have you had your Wild Serendipity Booth at the Farmers’ Market? We’ve been there since 2007 and I was one of the first
ones at the new location. I am also on the board now as well.
Have you taken any formal training? No, I’m self-taught. The only formal class I took was for French macarons in Paris. I was the first one
making macarons in Saskatoon. Now there are a handful of places making them. My products have evolved over the years. It’s funny because you think you are going to start out doing one thing, and then you never know which products are going to take off.
How many hours a week do you have to spend prepping, baking, and selling? Anywhere from 30-50 hours a week,
depending on the season. I spend about 12 hours each Saturday baking my scones fresh in the morning at my commercial kitchen located at my residence and selling at the Farmers’ Market. What’s the most expensive commercial piece of equipment in your kitchen? At this current moment, my oven. It’s a commercial
convection oven.
Was it difficult to declare your production space as a commercial kitchen? I’ve done it before, so it was a bit easier
this time. However you require a triple sink, a mop sink, proper storage facilities, and had to be inspected by Food and Health and approved by the City of Saskatoon.
What is your next focus for your business? My next move will
be to ramp up the production of my frozen entrees. I sell jambalaya, and butter chicken, among others that can be cooked from frozen.