SEPTEMBER 2018

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CLEAN-UP DAYSATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8

CONTENTS

5 PCA PROGRAMS

9 PARKLAND CLEAN-UP DAY

12 PARKLAND NEWS & REVIEWS

13 MENTAL HEALTH MOMENT: HOW TO BE A GOOD LISTENER

14 UPCOMING PARK96 EVENTS & PROGRAMS

17 HOME GARDENING WITH BARBARA: GARDEN FOLKLORE

18 MLA RICHARD GOTFRIED’S REPORT

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The opinions expressed within any published article, report or submission reflect those of the author and should not be considered to reflect those of Parkland Community Association and Great News Publishing.The information contained in this newsletter is believed to be accurate, but is not warranted to be so.Parkland Community Association and Great News Publishing do not endorse any person or persons advertising in this newsletter. Publication of any advertisements should not be considered an endorsement of any goods or services.

IMPORTANT NUMBERSALL EMERGENCY CALLS 911

Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre 403-253-5250

AHS Addictions Hotline 1-866-332-2322

ATCO Gas – 24 Hour Emergency 403-245-7222

Calgary HEALTH LINK 24/7 811

Calgary Police – Non Emergency 403-266-1234

Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter 403-234-7233

Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-387-5437

Kids Help Line 1-800-668-6868

Child Safe Canada 403-202-5900

Distress/Crisis Line 403-266-4357

ENMAX – Power Trouble 403-514-6100

Poison Centre - Alberta 1-800-332-1414

HOSPITALS / URGENT CARE

Alberta Children’s Hospital 403-955-7211

Foothills Hospital 403-944-1110

Peter Lougheed Centre 403-943-4555

Rockyview General Hospital 403-943-3000

Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre 403-955-6200

South Calgary Urgent Care Health Centre 403-943-9300

South Health Campus 403-956-1111

OTHER

Calgary Humane Society 403-205-4455

Calgary Parking Authority 403-537-7000

SeniorConnect 403-266-6200

Calgary Kerby Elder Abuse Line 403-705-3250

Alberta One-Call Corporation 1-800-242-3447

City of Calgary 311

Social Service Info & Referral 211

Community Mediation Calgary Society 403-269-2707

Road Conditions – Calgary Weather Information

511

Gamblers Anonymous 1-855-222-5542

PARKLAND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

PARKLAND HALL 505 Parkvalley Road SE, T2J 6M4403-278-5330 parklandca@telus.netparklandyyc.ca

Follow Us on facebook.com/Calgary Parkland Community Association Website: www.parklandyyc.ca. parklandca@telus.net

Looking for ways to connect with various Parkland community members and associations?Check out these Parkland based Facebook pages:•Calgary Parkland Community Association•Park96•Parkland Community Buy Sell Swap

Share (Calgary)•Parkland Cares Calgary•Parkland Neighbourhood Watch•Annual Parkland Summerfest

Community RepresentativesCommunity Resource Officer Michael Moore 403-428-6600 pol4262@calgarypolice.caParkland Girl Guides 1-800-565-8111167th Parkland Scouts Michelle Stager 587-351-2719Parkland Cares Julie Kyliuk parklandcaresyyc@gmail.comParkland Babysitting Co-op Jenn Zeleke jennezee@shaw.caParkland Babysitting Registry Eleanor Molina 403-271-2668Parkland Housesitting David WiebeRegistry 403-271-9230Parkland Preschool 403-225-0083Prince of Wales Elementary 403-777-6880St. Philip Fine Arts School 403-500-2072LDS Church, 403-278-4515Parkland State Centre Parkland Soccer 403-278-5330Bow View Ringette bowviewringette.comBonavista Hockey Program lbbreakershockey.caNewsletter Editor parklandca@telus.netDelivery & Advertising Great News Publishing 403-263-3044

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Weekend rate

Deposit

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330 sq/ft 30 $30/hr $20/hr $30/hr Negotiable

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Parkland Community Karate at the HallFamily KarateBeginner class for ages 8+ with parentGain self confidence and improve concentration skills Learn principles of unarmed self defence and unarmed combat, and basic skills of blocking, kicking and punch-ing Wednesday, 6 - 7 pm

Adult KarateBeginner level for ages 14+Apply and develop skillsWednesday, 7-8 pm

Women’s Self-DefenceThree, two-hour Saturday morning sessions Classes will begin after Thanksgiving

All classes to be taught by Frank Prystupa, a martial arts teacher with over 50 years experience. Frank is a Sensei, Shihan and 6th degree black belt. The style of karate Frank practices is called Shito-Ryu, a traditional Japanese karate style. Frank is also a long time Parkland resident who wants to give back to his community.

Contact the Hall at 403-278-5330 or parklandca@telus.net to register. Class fee: TBD. Classes begin Wednesday, September 26

Special Annual General MeetingSpecial Annual General Meeting of the Parkland Com-munity Association Motion to approve the audited fi-nancial statement, Thursday September 27. 6:30 pm, Parkland Hall

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PARKLAND CARES

parklandcaresyyc@gmail.com. Parkland Cares Calgary 403-863-9927

Parkland Cares is a community-based organization of families and neighbours committed to helping others.

A big thank-you to all the young entrepreneurs that came out and showcased their treats, products and art-work at the Parkland Cares Kids Market. These amazing kids donated 50% of their proceeds to our Backpacks for Kids Campaign. We raised $192. These funds will be used to purchase backpacks and supplies. WOW!

September 8th is the next Parkland Neighborhood Clean-up day. We are looking for a few volunteers to help community members unload items and manage traffic. Please contact us if you can help.

The month of September we will be collecting clean and gently used fall/winter clothing for the Clothing Drive at Deer Park United Church. There will be a dona-tion bin at Park96. These donations go to families that might otherwise struggle to afford warm winter cloth-ing for themselves and their children.

Please contact us if you have ideas for ways to encour-age strong community connections, or if you would like to help us with any of our planned events.

Our next planning meetings are Tuesday Septem-ber 11th and November 13th at 7:15 at Park96, we would love to see you there.

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City-Supported Community Cleanups

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Once again, it’s time to comb through your garage, sur-vey your off-site storage locker and purge your garden shed of that never-used stuff that has been collecting dust for the past decade. Save yourself a trip to the landfill by visiting one of the Community Cleanup events taking place across Calgary throughout the summer and early fall.

These popular events are hosted by community associa-tions with support from Calgary Community Standards and Waste & Recycling at The City. Check calgary.ca/cleanup for a list of cleanup events. You can also check your community association website for full details on the Community Cleanup in your area.

The following items are not permitted at the Cleanup events:•Car batteries•Glass (e.g. window panes, glass table tops)•Household appliances with Freon (e.g. refrigerators,

freezers)•Microwaves•Liquids (e.g. cooking oils)•Large metal items (e.g. lawnmowers, barbeques)•Railway ties•Sod or dirt•Household hazardous waste (see calgary.ca for a list of

household hazardous waste drop-off locations)

Yard waste is accepted for composting. The City en-courages residents to check for what can be recycled (visit calgary.ca/whatgoeswhere). The City’s Waste & Recycling collection is provided free of charge; however some community associations may provide additional services that require a fee.

Some communities may also organize a “free store” where you can drop off and select items for donations free of charge. Check your community association web-site for details.

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The Parkland Babysitting Registry is a listing of those who wish to offer babysitting services, casual, part-time or full-time, including teenagers and dayhome moms. Anyone looking for a babysitter can call the registry and receive the names of sitters fitting their requirements.

If you are interested in having your name added to the Registry, or wish to obtain the name of a sitter in your area, please call Eleanor Molina at 403-271-2668.

It is time once again to update the babysitting regis-try. If you would like to have your name remain, or be removed from the list, please call to advise.

This registry service is free of charge and available to Parkland residents only.

Parkland Babysitting ListNew to Parkland?

Looking for a sitter?Call Eleanor Molina at 403-271-2668 if you want to be added to the babysitting list or require a sitter.

BABYSITTING REGISTRY

Parkland Clean-up DaySaturday, September 8th from 9 AM to 2 PMAt the PARK 96 Parking lotYou have had all summer to collect your clutter, thin out your closets and clean the backyard. Now, we are ready for the Annual Cleanup Day with our vendors confirmed and our volunteers lined up to guide and assist you. As we cannot insist on a community membership, we are asking for a small donation which will be given to Park-land Cares.

This year we will be able to:•Take clothing, kitchen utensils, DVDs, CDs, games, toys,

etc.;•Shred and dispose of your old confidential papers;•Unload your old tools, barbeques, etc. or rid your home

office of filing cabinets to fill our metal bins;•Get rid of your old refrigerators and coolers for a small

fee ($20.00);•Branches, leaves, and grass;•The garbage that needs to go to the dump and finally•Refundable pop, juice, beer cans and bottles.

Our primary rule of safety is paramount, and you must follow the assigned traffic flows.

If you have a question or would like to volunteer, please email smulholland@shaw.ca. Free Estimates 403-875-8463

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For business classified ad rates call Great News Publishing at 403-263-3044 or sales@great-news.caBUSINESS CLASSIFIEDS

NEPTUNE PLUMBING & HEATING LTD: Qualified journeymen plumbers/gasfitters, very experienced in Parkland. Upfront pricing. Reliable, conscientious, fully guaranteed. Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. 24-hour emer-gency service, call 403-255-7938. “Showering you with great service.”

PLUMBING PARAMEDICS: Your community plumbing experts! Licensed, insured, and fully guaranteed! Spe-cializing in residential plumbing and heating repairs. BBB accredited. Call today to experience our world class service! 403-452-2911. Ask about our seniors’ discount.

ABOVE AND BEYOND PAINTING: Interior and exterior painting. Fence and deck repairs, pressure washing, junk removal, most handyman services. I have a dump trailer for hauling soil, sand, and gravel up to 3 cubic yards. 20+ years’ experience. Free estimates, very rea-sonable rates, senior discounts. No job too small - all work guaranteed. Call Jamie at 403-829-1336. Email aboveandbeyond@telus.net.

AFFORDABLE DENTAL CARE: Cut through the noise. Message received loud and clear from Albertans. We fol-low all dental insurance fees. No extra billing, no surpris-es, no fluff, no frills. All dental plans accepted OAC direct billing. Everyone welcome. Visit calgarydentalcenters.com. Call today 403-272-7272 or 403-287-6453. Save money, live better!

ALL TYPES OF DRYWALL: Boarding, taping, and tex-turing. Complete basement developments and reno-vations. Licensed and insured. References. Call Austin Construction 403-852-2785.

RELIABLE LADY IS ABLE TO CLEAN YOUR HOME: Weekly or bi-weekly, Monday to Friday. I charge by the job. Telephone Mrs. Batti at 403-720-8689. Please leave a message if I am not at home.

WELL EXPERIENCED HOUSE CLEANER AVAILABLE: Very thorough. Excellent references. I do weekly, bi-weekly or monthly cleanings. I also specialize in post construction clean ups, move in or move out cleanings as well. Please call Malou at 403-698-3958.

BUILT BY EDDY CONTRACTING: Renovations, base-ments, kitchens, bathrooms. Experienced, affordable, local. We live where you live, so we understand the sense of pride you have in your home and community. Licensed, insured, WCB, BBB accredited. 403-804-0277 builtbyeddy@gmail.com.

BZEEGARDEN’RZ: Tending gardens for busy people! Call: 403-629-8647 (free estimates). Specializing in clean ups, biweekly maintenance, weeding, cultivating, grooming, staking, transplanting, nurturing plants and pruning shrubs.

UPSCALE HARDWOOD INC: South Calgary-based company with 18 years’ experience in the hardwood floor Industry. We specialize in-hardwood flooring/engineered/laminate/vinyl installation, sand and fin-ishing, repairs and product discounts. Free estimates: 403-809-7747. www.upscalehardwood.com.

THE GUTTER DOCTOR! Eavestrough repairs, cleaning, and replacements. Fascia, soffit, cladding, roofs, and sid-ing. For over 15 years and 20,000 projects we have done the job right – and it’s always guaranteed! Full liability insurance and WCB. A+ rated BBB member. Calgary’s top award winner! www.gutterdoctor.ca, 403-714-0711.

LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION: Stone patios, rock walls, synthetic lawns, raised beds, decks and fences, lighting. Member of BBB. Licensed. Insured. Seniors’ discount. Call 403-265-4769. YardBustersLandscaping.com.

GARDENING: Fall is the perfect time to renovate your flower beds—remove overgrown shrubs, improve the soil, split enthusiastic perennials, add new plants. We do fall clean-ups in the flower beds, as well. Call Garden-Wise 403-278-6109. Free estimates.

DISCIPLE HOMES & IMPROVEMENTS (SINCE 1981): Renovation experts. Complete renovations from start to finish. Interior - kitchens, bathrooms, basements, windows, doors. Exterior - roofing, siding, soffit, eavestrough. Members of BBB, licensed and insured. Email: info@disciplehomes.com, 403-207-5708, www.disciplehomes.com. Visa and MasterCard accepted. Financing available upon approval.

K2 BOOKKEEPING: Are you too busy to keep up with your bookkeeping? Experienced bookkeeper now ac-cepting new clients. Specializing in small to medium-sized businesses. Twelve years of experience with QuickBooks and Simply Accounting, GST, payroll, WCB, filing, T4 filing, and competitive rates. Phone Katie 403-870-0737.

NEIGHBOURHOOD CONFLICT? Community Mediation Calgary Society (CMCS) is a no-cost mediation and con-flict coaching service that can help you resolve problems and restore peace! We help neighbours be neighbours again! www.communitymediation.ca, 403-269-2707.

WRITING OPPORTUNITIES: Have an expertise or pas-sion that you’d like to share? My Calgary is a hyper-local news and lifestyle website and we want to be the plat-form for your Calgarian perspective! A perfect opportu-nity for students, hobbyists, retirees, bloggers or anyone who wants to try their hand at the written word. More info at www.mycalgary.com/write

OFFICIAL PLUMBING & HEATING: Home of the $25 ser-vice fee. Lower service fees, better warranties. Special-izing in residential service and installs. Services include furnace service and replacement, hot water tank service and replacement, leaks, clogs, gas fitting. Licensed and insured. Why wait? Call today and get it fixed today! Available 24/7, we accept debit/VISA/MasterCard. Call 403-837-4023 or email officialplumbingandheating@outlook.com.

BRIDGE LESSONS: Learn to bid and play in 8 easy les-sons with lots of practice. Taught by certified teacher in Willow Park using Audrey Grant’s books. Beginners or those wishing to update their bridge skills are wel-come. Classes start September 6 at 7 pm. Contact Jane at 403-464-5708 or jelamont@shaw.ca.

FABULOUS FUN, FITNESS, FELLOWSHIP: It’s time to try Square Dancing. A great low impact work-out for both mind and body. Join the Queens and Jacks Square Dance Club for two free sessions - Braeside Community Centre, September 17th and 24th, 7:30 to 9:30 PM. information@queensandjacks.com.

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SUMMIT PLUMBING AND HEATING: Renovations and installations. Specializing in residential service, including hot water tanks, gas fitting, back flow testing and more. Second generation Master Plumber, Seann Eldan, with over 20 years’ experience. Experienced team serving Calgary and area. Contact us: Office 403-281-2008, Email summitplumbing@shaw.ca or website www.summitplumbing.ca.

PARKLAND PACK DOG WALKING SERVICE: Expe-rienced, professional dog handler dedicated to the health and happiness of your dog. Insured, bonded, with police check and references available. Bookings now being taken for fall/winter season. Please call Lisa at 403-703-6422, or email parklandspack@gmail.com.

THE FINISHER: Wives, I’m here to finish what your husband started and husbands, I’m here to start and finish those projects that need to be done. From complete bathroom renos, basements developed and upgraded, to fences, decks, and sidewalks. References available. Contact our team of professionals. Wendell at 403-613-6807.

Ever wonder why shoe sizes seem to have such arbitrary

numbers? The barleycorn was a unit of measurement that was used in England, which is approximately and

1/3 of an inch. This measure-ment was the basis for UK and

North American shoe sizes.

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PARKLAND NEWS & REVIEWS

Book, restaurant, and movie reviews by Parkland News readers. Parkland News welcomes your contributions. Please send book, movie and restaurant reviews, and neighbourhood announcements and photographs to janiceschneider@telus.net.

The Equalizer 2Like last month, I am reviewing a movie that is a sequel; this time it’s the Equalizer 2. This movie stars Denzel Washington returning as Robert McCall, a retired DIA agent. Also making a return are Bill Pulman as Brian Plummer and Melissa Leo as Susan Plummer.

When researching this movie, I learned it was filmed in Massachusetts. The topography plays a starring role at the end of this movie.

Robert works now as a Lyft driver (think Uber). As well as driving, he also corrects injustices done to others, in-cluding a young girl who has been sexually assaulted, and a Holocaust survivor.

Robert lives in an eclectic neighbourhood in Boston and has an eclectic group of friends. One is a young man, Miles Whitaker, played by Aston Sanders. Miles has lots of artistic talent but a poor choice of friends. Robert en-lists Miles to repaint a vandalized mural on his building. Miles is at a crossroads in his life; he can either continue his education or fall prey to life on the streets. Robert, again righting wrongs, follows Miles and confronts him when he joins his friends.

Miles plays a continuing role in this film, as do Bill and Susan Plummer. It is through Susan’s conversations with Robert that we learn his wife has passed away. Susan is also a DIA operative and is killed while on duty. Her death propels Robert to investigate and connects him with another DIA operative, Dave York, played by Pedro Pascal.

Alas, not all is as it appears, and there is more to Dave York than meets the eye. I won’t spoil the storyline, so I will be brief. As Robert’s investigation unfolds, he takes refuge at his wife’s former bakery. It is at this point that the rugged terrain of the east coast of Massachusetts plays a part, when Robert is being chased by the bad guys (who used to be good guys) during a terrible east coast storm.

I think this movie is a notch above the typical revenge movie; the relationships between the characters is given more than a perfunctory glance. And I’m glad to report that all wrongs get righted in the end! It’s a good movie with lots of action and a good ending.

Erika Diaz

How to be a Good Listenerby Nancy Bergeron, Registered Provisional Psychologist

One of humanity’s deepest needs is to be heard. However, many of us fail to realize that ‘active’ listening requires in-tention and practice. Because listening is quiet and inter-nal, it’s easy to overlook. Listening well is worthy of both our attention and effort. Do you have what it takes to truly be a great listener?

InterestHumans are remarkable. Some humans are so wonderfully different and even eccentric. It is a gift to be invited to hear what other human beings have to say, in order to expand our own worldviews and understanding of others. Make an effort to be truly interested in what other humans have to say.

ActiveListening is active. When we are spoken to, we need to ac-tively receive the message. This requires us to look at the person speaking, possibly give a smile, nod or just lean in a bit. Give a few verbal cues that you are engaged such as a yes, mmm, or un-huh. We need to concentrate to remain active in listening as we have a tendency to let our mind drift or start thinking about what we want to say next.

VulnerabilityWhen a someone shares a personal experience, it requires vulnerability. Likewise, truly listening to their experience places us in an equally vulnerable position. To really listen to another is to open ourselves up to their perspective and to challenge our assumptions and understandings. When we really listen, our minds should open and this may en-able a shift in perspective. This can allow us to learn some-thing new about ourselves.

PresentTry not to bring our own experience into theirs. This will take away from their experience by tagging ours on too quickly. We want to fully receive the valued gift of someone else’s experience and emotion. Although we may relate to their experience, we wouldn’t want to take away from the understanding of that person or situation. We can respond once they finish. This allows us all to be in the present.

GraciousNo matter what a person’s circumstance or station in life, do not judge them. Instead, listen with care and graciousness. When you open your ears, open your heart too. Remember that when someone opens up, it may be all they have to give, those of us listening need to simply receive.

MENTAL HEALTH MOMENT

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Park96 INFORMATIONParkland Community Centre (or affectionately known as Park96)14660 Parkland Blvd SECalgary, AB T2J 6L5Phone:403-271-7516Email: park96@telus.net

UPCOMING PARK96 EVENTS & PROGRAMS

UP COMING PARKLAND EVENTS Board Game ClubTuesday, September 18 at 7pm-10pmInfo: Darren at parklandboardgamesclub@gmail.com

Friday Night Tennis LeaguePop into the Park on Friday Nights for a casual all levels tennis social.

PAMJAMWho: Residents of Parkland who want to share music with like-minded people

What: The first hour is geared to acoustic musicians of all skill levels who want to become comfortable play-ing and singing with others. During the next two hours, each person is invited to choose a song as we go around the circle. PAMJAM will supply a long list of songs that shows lyrics and chords projected on the big screen.

When: 7:00 – 10:00 pm on the first Tuesday and third Wednesday each month. *Occasionally some dates are cancelled but you will be notified via email

Where: Park 96 basement

Why: “Without music, life would be a mistake.” – Friedrich Nietzsche

How: parklandpamjam@gmail.com

Parkland Community Centre Water Main Repair UpdateDuring the June 13, 2018 Parkland Community Centre Annual General Meeting, Parkland Residents voted to approve the Special Resolutions which read:•Special Resolution – To use Park 96 reserve funds in

an amount up to $87,000 for the water service piping replacement and main parking lot expansions and im-provements.

•Special Resolution Rationale – The Piping from the City water main to the main building connection re-quires replacement. The Park’s maintenance staff has experienced significant issues with debris collecting in the water distribution system throughout the Park for several years. Changes to the water distribution system in the past have revealed that the existing ductile iron piping is deteriorating and requires replacement. The Park wishes to replace the existing piping before a fail-ure occurs that would disrupt the operation of, and pos-sibly damage the Park’s facilities. The current line is 40 plus years old and is approximately 45 meters in length. •A Community Facility Enhancement Project grant has

been applied for, which could cover up to 50% of the Water Service Piping replacement project.

This notice is being written on Friday, August 3. At this moment the Park predicts this will impact the Park start-ing mid-September for approximately 1 week. The proj-ect involves the water being turned off, a trench across the width of the parking lot and a trench inside the Park from the gate to the building.

This may involve a brief Park and/or parking lot closure and safety fencing around the excavation. These deci-sions will be made closer to the start date. An email will be sent to Parkland Residents with the details once they are established. If you have any questions don’t hesitate to email park96@telus.net Expires August 31/18MENTION THIS AD & SAVE THE GST ON YOUR HUNTER DOUGLAS BLINDS.

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

ARC SENIORS MIXED CURLING: Seeking new mem-bers for the upcoming curling season. Registration on Sept. 12, 2018 at The Acadia Recreation Complex. 10:00 am to noon. You can choose Wednesday morning, Fri-day morning or both days or to be a spare. Call Linda Hotel 403-257-2448 or Heather Harris 403-815-9968.

FAMOUS FIVE DISTRICTThe fun and friendship of Girl Guides will soon be under-way again for the 2018- 2019 year. Haven’t registered your daughter yet? Registration is open year-round! Go to www.girlguides.ca and locate the unit finder button to find the unit best suited for you. We’re hoping your daughter will join us for some fun and friendship.

We still have some of the Classic cookies left. If you are inter-ested in purchasing another supply or if we missed you in the spring, please let Pat, isteads@telus.net, know and we’ll get them to you.

Several units are looking for unit leaders. Leaders are female adult volunteers who are supported by a team and partici-pate in training for their roles. If you are interested in more in-formation about being a leader, please contact Pat, isteads@telus.net. You can join in the fun and fellowship even if you were not a girl member or don’t have a daughter. Consider adding Girl Guides to your resume and be a role model for girls in your community.

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By Barbara Shorrockbshorrock@telus.net

Garden Folklore

Some people follow the Farmer’s Almanac; some re-member truths told by a grandmother. Some sayings have an origin in another country and time, or time unknown. It can be interesting to explore these max-ims and see how they work for us here in the Alberta chinook belt.

“March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb.”This saying originated in England and involves more wishful thinking than actual prediction in our part of the world. A cold blustery March should end with nice spring weather. Maybe in England; rarely in Calgary. Some people think it is related to the Astrological cal-endar, but Leo (the lion) lives in summer, and Pisces (the fish) in Feb./Mar., so it doesn’t work.

“April showers bring May flowers.”Of course, they do. The gentle rains and snows of April are the best ones for soaking into the soil as the ground should now be thawed and receptive. All that drama in March just runs into the storm drains.

“A dry August and warm does the harvest no harm.” Makes sense to let the sun ripen the grain crops. Mother Nature is in charge of this.

“In October, dung your fields and your land; its wealth will yield.” We don’t say dung that often nowadays, but we do love our compost, don’t we? The best time to amend your soil is in the fall, giving the soil and compost time to marry over the winter. While on the topic of compost, it is only as good as the material put into it. If you make your own, you know that a whole buffet of kitchen scraps, lawn clippings, leaves, prunings, coffee grounds, tea leaves and eggshells will give a healthy mix. If you choose to buy it in bags, try to find compost that is made locally as it is most likely to complement our alkaline soil. Manure

can be good too, but only if aged, no longer stinky and liable to burn. It is worth growing COMFREY just to add its powerful nutrients to your compost. Remember, you are feeding the soil, not the plants.

“On the 1st of November, if the weather be clear, an end to the sowing you do for the year.”I suspect this little item also came from Britain, so we would be wise to adjust this to October for our climate. Spinach, lettuce, bulbs like tulips and garlic are all best planted in the fall. You can copy Mother Nature and just scatter the lettuce seed on the ground and let the snow sink it in.

“One for the rook, one for the crow, one to rot and one to grow.”I am not sure if we have rooks here, but we definitely have crows and lots of other critters who find our spring vegetable seeds tasty. Therefore, sow four seeds for ev-ery plant you need, particularly peas. If the critters and the rot don’t get them, you can always thin them out.

“The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago.”Yes, true enough, but the second-best time to plant a tree is NOW. A few tips: Do not plant deep; plant at the same depth it was in the pot. Dig a nice big hole, but do not fill with potting soil; put back the soil you took out in the first place. The little tree has to learn to live where it is put, not in an artificial environment. Do not fertil-ize! You want roots, not leaves, so definitely no nitrogen. Top dress with compost, if you must. And water deeply, of course, and often, particularly if Mother Nature is busy elsewhere.

I must give credit to Janet Melrose for much of this infor-mation as she does a fine job of presentations here and there around town. Watch for her—she is full of wisdom and highly entertaining.

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MLA Calgary - Fish CreekRichard GotfriedBay 7, 1215 Lake Sylvan Drive SE, Calgary, AB, Canada T2J 3Z5 403-278-4444 403-278-7875

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September is for many the start of new beginnings for school, work, and play. However, as leaves begin to change and days become shorter, there are still many opportun-ities to enjoy the great outdoors and give back. In our very own Fish Creek Provincial Park, the Friends of Fish Creek and Bow Valley Ranche Restoration Society thrive on volun-teers. Both FFC and BVR enhance visitor experience in the park and increase our connection with history and nature. “Friends” are hosting “A Taste of Autumn” fundraiser on Sep-tember 28th and the BVR holds an annual fall cleanup of the Artisan Gardens. The familiar saying, “many hands make light work” rings true for both volunteering and fundrais-ing.

Building community connections and resiliency was an im-portant part of my previous corporate life and something I am still passionate about while serving in public life. One of my favourite corporate-community partnerships is the Trico Centre. The Trico Centre, which I am personally hon-oured to have helped establish, is holding its 35th Anniver-sary celebration complete with live entertainment and a tradeshow on Saturday September 8th from 12-5pm. This community-owned recreation centre boasts 33 community partnerships that continually fill the needs of the people it serves. The Trico Centre offers a variety of activities for all ages and is where my children learned to skate and swim. For those 55+, I would recommend the FLC Senior’s Club which is based out of the Trico Centre. FLC Seniors is the lar-gest seniors’ club in Western Canada and offers a wide range of programming. Their mission is “to enhance the positive qualities of our membership and create a nurturing, stable environment which encourages seniors to continue to be active, respected and vital members of their community.” For more information, please visit www.flcseniors.ca.

I look forward to continuing my MLA Café series this fall. Please join me for conversation and special guest speak-ers on Seniors Issues on Tuesday, September 4th from 2-4 pm and Community Recreation Facilities Friday, September 28th from 10-11:30 am. Your feedback and insights assist me to best represent you in the Legislature. Remember, my door is always open—call or email my office to book an ap-pointment at 403-278-4444 or calgary.fishcreek@assembly.ab.ca. Best wishes for a glorious Fall season!

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