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your MARCH 2015 delivered monthly to 5,000 households auburnmahogany bay Bringing auburn bay, mahogany & seton Residents Together babysitter list inside Great News Publishing Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities www.great-news.ca Auburn Bay Community Assoc. c/o Auburn House, 200 Auburn SERVING YOUR COMMUNITY WITH EXCEPTIONAL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES SINCE 1983 Bay Blvd. S.E. Calgary, AB T3M 0A4 Phone (403) 390-2554 [email protected] FORD • LINCOLN 11580 - 24 Street Southeast Calgary, AB T2Z 3K1 Dean Jackle 403.640.6375 [email protected] Mark Walker www.woodridgeford.com Marquis De Lorne Community Assoc. 6 Copperstone Way SE 403.640.7472 [email protected] Calgary, AB T2Z 0E7 Phone:(403) 532-8864 Fax:(403) 532-8874 [email protected] | www.mdlca.ca Elected Officials Councillor Shane Keating Ward 12 Office P.O. Box 2100, Station M Calgary, AB, CanadaT2P 2M5 Phone: 403-268-2478 Fax: 403-268-8091 Email: [email protected] Web: www.calgary.ca/ward12 Auburn House Spring Programs 7 Cranston Residents Association Events 9-10 My Babysitter List 11 Auburn Bay and Mahogany Real Estate Update 15 While the Auto Waits 22 Those Soulful Eyes of Your Pet 32 MLA Rick Fraser Calgary-South East Unit 202, 5126 - 126 Avenue SE Calgary, AB Canada T2Z 0H2 Phone: (403) 215-8930 Fax: (403) 215-8932 Email: calgary.southeast@ assembly.ab.ca NEWSLETTER AD SALES Great News Publishing Ltd. 403.720.0762 | 403.263.3044 [email protected] | www.great-news.ca Great News Publishing has been proudly serving the community for 9 years! y o u r a u b u r n b ay / m a h o g a n y I MARCH 2015 3 your community connections Auburn Bay residents association (S) denotes Separate (FR) denotes French Immersion (SP) denotes Spanish Bilingual Cranston School Nickle School Lord Beaverbrook Sam Livingston School (FR) Fairview School (FR) Dr. E.P. Scarlett (FR) Lake Bonavista Montessori R.T. Alderman School Lord Beaverbrook Le Roi Daniels School Andrew Sibbald School Henry Wise Wood St. Isabella School (S) Crescent Heights Acadia School David Thompson School St. Cecilia (S) (FR) K-4 5-9 10-12 K-4 5-9 10-12 K-6 5-9E 10-12 K-4 K-4 9-11 K-8 12 K-4 5-9 K-6 403.777.6267 403.777.7720 403.259.5585 403.777.6890 403.777.7900 403.281.3366 403.777.6871 403.777.7520 403.259.5585 403.777.6420 403.777.6830 403.253.2261 403.500.2123 403.276.5521 403.777.8440 403.777.7470 403.500.2040 Sunwest Christian Fellowship www.sunwestchurch.com Tree of Life Lutheran Church 403.726.0911 St. Albert the Great Catholic Church 403.257.6054 McKenzie Towne Church 403.257.5360 St. Paul’s Anglican Church 403.256.1428 Deer Park United Church 403.278.8263 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 403.257.2402 South City Full Gospel Church 403.254.0123 Deliverance Gospel Assembly of Calgary 403.279.6042 Auburn Bay Residents Associationc/o Auburn House 403.537.2601 Seton Residents Association TBA Mahogany HOA c/o Hopewell Management Corp.403.453.1221 www.mahoganyhoa.com/events Fish Creek Library 403.260.2600 Shawnessy Library 403.260.2600 Friends of Fish Creek www.friendsoffishcreek.org 403.238.3841 4 St. Matthew (S) (FR) Christ the King (S) St. Albert the Great (S) Bishop Grandin (S) St. Bernadette (S) Juno Beach Academy of Canadian Studies Green Learning Academy Sundance Elementary (FR) Notre-Dame-de-la-Paix (S) (FR) École de la Source (French) Ste-Marguerite-Bourgeoys (S) (FR) École de la Rose sauvage (FR) Trinity Christian School Don Bosco School (S) St. Benedict (S) (SP) K-9 K-9 K-9 10-12 K-6 7-12 403.500.2030 403.500.2119 403.500.2114 403.500.2047 403.500.2020 403.777.7210 PreS-9 K-6 K-6 K-9 K-12 10-12 K-9 K-9 K-6 403.873.1966 403.777.8690 403.271.5544 403.255.6724 403.240.2007 403.230.3112 403.254.6682 403.500.2157 403.500.2053 First Alliance Church 403.252.7572 All Saints Lutheran 403.256.0262 Lutheran Church of Our Saviour 403.253.1453 Red Deer Lake United Church 403.256.3181 Southwinds Church 403.703.9920 Canyon Creek Christian Fellowship 403.256.3167 Glenmore Temple . Salvation Army 403.253.1700 Connexion Christian Fellowship 403.201.0404 Brazilian Christians in Calgary 403.281.6755 Grace Life Church of Calgary www.gracecalgary.ca Girl Guides of Canada - Calgary Area www.calgarygirlguides.com Scouts Canada - Calgary Area www.myscouts.ca 403.283.4993 Councillor Shane Keating [email protected] 403.268.1698 MLA Rick Fraser [email protected] 403.215.8930 YMCA - South Health Campus www.ymcacalgary.org 403.956.3900 MARCH 2015 I Great News Publishing I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities Auburn House Holiday Hours Contact Info The Auburn Bay Residents Association wishes everyone a happy holiday season! Please be aware of the reduced holiday hours of operation for the Auburn House administration office, park, lake and facility. c/o Auburn House 200 Auburn Bay Boulevard SE, Calgary, AB T3M 0A4 Tel: (403) 537-2601, Fax: (403) 537-2670 Administration Marilyn Alcock [email protected] Administration Office Program & Events Manager Jennifer Tait [email protected] General Manager Kevin Wilson Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 31 Jan 1 [email protected] Hours of Operation Auburn House Lake & Park Hours Monday – Sunday 9:00 am – 10:00 pm Park, Lake & Facility 9am – 5pm 11am – 5pm 11am – 7pm 11am – 7pm 11am – 7pm Follow the Auburn House on Social Media Auburn House Regular Office Hours Monday – Friday Closed for lunch 9am – 12pm Closed Closed 9am – 2pm Closed Facebook.com/AuburnHouse Pinterest.com/AuburnHouse Twitter.com/AuburnBayRA 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm WE ARE LISTENING !!!! CHECK OUT OUR SERVICES, SOME NEW AND SOME TRIED & TRUE Flu season is here. Don’t sit around in walk in waiting rooms, minimize your exposure. Call us any day Monday - Saturday to get a same day appointment. Service provided to family practice and walk in patients. Phones lines open at 8:30 am. New Family Practice Dr Aftab Hanif and Dr. Stephen Fox are accepting new patients. Internal Medicine Specialist Dr Xuemei Li Appointments available by referral. Short wait times. Women’s health appointments available weekly. Female physicians to do paps, breast exams, IUD insertions, birth control or hormone discussions. Allergy testing appointments available for anyone 15 years or older. Minimal wait times. Hyperhidrosis and Migraine consults & treatments, availability increased. The Podiatry Practice of Tedman Donovan, for all your foot health needs. Orthotics & Sandals, Bunions & Hammertoes, Arch and Heel Pain, Neuromas & Cysts. Corns, Calluses & Warts, Shockwave Therapy Available. Diabetic Foot Care and Routine Foot Care. y o u r a u b u r n b ay / m a h o g a n y I MARCH 2015 5 Auburn Bay residents association rental rates Fabulous Food in Mckenzie Towne! Looking for a great venue to host your next event? Auburn House is a 13,390 square foot contemporary lodge featuring a grande hall, a multi-purpose room, a gymnasium as well as picnic shelters available for rental. Auburn House offers ample room for everything from community events to weddings and birthdays. For more information contact a Bookings Coordinator at 403-537-2670 during regular office hours or email [email protected] to book your function. Auburn House Spring Programs Spring has sprung at Auburn House! Don’t miss out this season with great new programs and popular favourites for the entire family! Classes begin this month – Register today! Check out just some of the great programs being offered this spring. Don’t miss out! Register early! •Emergency First Aid and Youth Red Cross Safety Programs •Boot Camp •Tabata •Cardio Kickbox •Pilates •Yoga •Parented Programs •Tennis •Art Classes •Sportball •Kung Fu •Pedalheads •Youth Dance •Plus many more View the Spring Program Guide & Events Calendar online at AuburnBay-connect.com. Register online 24/7 at AuburnBay-connect.com. Rev. August 2012 Walk-in and phone registration available during regular Auburn House office hours – call 403.537.2605. Auburn House Drop-In Program Passes Innovative Italian Cuisine OUR DAILY FEATURES MONDAY 10 Pasta $ TUESDAY 3 Desserts and 2 for 1 Pizza. $ .99 (Take out Only) WEDNESDAY 1/2 Price Bottles of Wine THURSDAY $ 20 Pizza and a Pint FRIDAY 5 Pints of Mill Street Organic $ SATURDAY Chef’s Menu SUNDAY 10 Pasta $ OPEN FOR LUNCH & DINNER Phone: 403.251.0998 500, 26 McKenzie Towne Gate SE TASTESANREMO.COM CONNECT ONLINE Get yours today and add some flexibility to your fitness schedule. Drop-in passes are available for select adult programs at Auburn House! 6 MARCH 2015 I Great News Publishing I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities y o u r a u b u r n b ay / m a h o g a n y I MARCH 2015 7 cranston residents association ST. PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH HOLY WEEK & EASTER SERVICES 7 Sunmills Green SE – www.stpaulscalgary.ca *March 29 - Palm Sunday 8:30 & 10:00 am * Monday, March 30 7:30 pm *Tuesday, March 31 @the Midnapore Chapel on 146 Ave. and Bannister Road *Wednesday, April 1 & Thursday, April 2 7:30 pm *April 3 - Good Friday 9:00 am (for children) & 11:00 am *Saturday, April 4 – Easter Vigil 8:00 pm *Sunday, April 5 - Easter 8:30 & 10 am Easter Services of Holy Eucharist Regular Sunday Services 8:30 & 10 am Everyone Welcome! 403 256-1428 Facebook: www.facebook.com/stpaulscalgary Sundance Elementary A belated welcome goes out to our new Assistant Principal, Mme Lucie Lejeune. We are pleased to have you join our school and look forward to working with you! Thank you to all the parents involved in planning and carrying out this year’s Carnaval at Sundance Lake. Treats, snowshoeing, skating…It was great family fun and a wonderful success once again. Serving Calgary South for over 60 years Ace Cards Accepted •Ourwomen’sclinicprovidesasafeinformative environmentforyourroutinePAPtestsand breast exams. •Patientsmayalsoself-referforearlyprenatalcare. •STItesting,contraception,HPVcounselling. •Female physicians only. Kindergarten-Grade 2 students will sharpen their skating skills from March 2-12. Century Hall Park Hours Monday to Sunday 9 am to 10 pm Grade 6 Regular Program students will visit MidSun School on March 4. French Immersion Grade 1 classes will visit Fort Calgary March 31. Additional dates to remember: March 5 Mandatory Outdoor School Parent meeting (watch for more information) March 9-19 Netball for Grades 3-6 March 16-20 Scholastic Book fair in the library March 19-20 Student-Led Conferences / Interviews March 19-20 Bake Sale March 23-27 Spring Break (school closed) April 9 School Council Meeting (7 pm in the library: treats included) You’re just a click away from some interesting and informative websites www.meetways.com www.attackofthecute.com South Calgary Health Centre Building 8 CranstonCenturyHall In keeping with the year’s task design lens entitled “Beyond the School,” look for the following happenings this month: Call (403) 254-2030 to book an appointment. Visit our website at www.thesundanceclinic.com FAMILY PRACTICE – SPECIALTY CLINICS – BABY CLINIC – SOUTH CALGARY PAP CLINIC Telephone/Fax: 403.781.6614 Email: [email protected] 11 Cranarch Road, S.E. Calgary, AB T3M 0S8 Century Hall Administrative Office Hours Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm Grade 6 students will attend be attending a four day Outdoor School program at Kamp Kiwanis from March 30-April 3. PAP tests - BREAST exams - Early Prenatal Care CONTACT INFORMATION MARCH 2015 I Great News Publishing I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities Thank You to our 3 on 3 Hockey Tournament Sponsors •Sobey’s Cranston • Berwick Public House •Culligan Water •Lululemon Athletica Southcentre •Soul Hot Yoga and Spin •Marble Slab Creamery •FGL Sports •Pro Hockey Life Facilities Manager Al Proctor [email protected] General Manager Lannie Anderson [email protected] Cranston Residents: Do you have your membership cards for Century Hall? All residents over the age of 12 are now required to have a membership card for entry to the new Cranston Century Hall Park and facility. Membership cards will also allow you to register for programs offered by the Cranston Residents Association (CRA). Pre-enter your membership card request form available at www.cranstonconnect.com and then drop by Century Hall to pick up your card. **IMPORTANT** Please use the front entrance only to gain access to the facility. Enjoy a family movie night, at Century Hall the third Friday of every month from 7-9pm, for the low cost of $5/family! This price includes admission, drinks, and popcorn for your entire family! You can’t beat that price for a family night out! Movie selections will be advertised every month on our website: www. cranston-connect.com. Everyone is welcome…we hope to see you here! March Movie Night March 20, 7:00PM – 9:00PM Shrek Thank you to Cedarglen Homes for their ongoing support of this monthly event! Administrative Manager Marcie O’Rourke [email protected] Recreation Coordinator Maren Tryon [email protected] Family Movie Nights at Century Hall Easter Eggstravaganza Spring Break day Camps Spring Fling Day Camps (6-10yrs) Monday, March 23 – Friday, March 27, 2015 9:00AM - 4:00PM - Daily Monday, April 6 – Friday April 10, 2015 9:00AM - 4:00PM - Daily Resident: $150.00/child Non Resident: $160.00/child Full day camps will run from 9:00AM – 4:00PM daily, in a safe, fun and friendly environment for children to learn new skills, explore their creativity, and develop confidence and to make everlasting friendships with children in their community! Cooperative games, sports, outdoor activities, crafts and special events designed to create lasting memories for your child. Saturday, March 28, 2015 1-3pm Join us at Century Hall for an Eggmazing Easter celebration! Children will enjoy our Bunny Bonanza Carnival, complete with egg decoration, face painting and so much more! Head out to the park and participate in the search for the Golden Goose Egg and hundreds of other eggs! To keep the day going, the Egg Hunt will be run in stages to ensure all kids have a fair chance. Please RSVP online at www.cranston-connect.com. ~continued next page~ y o u r a u b u r n b ay / m a h o g a n y I MARCH 2015 9 cranston residents association cont’d 11150 Bonaventure Drive SE. • www.tricocentre.ca March goings on at Trico Centre Tween Swim Night in the Pool: Tween Swim Night is every Friday, and one Friday each month, the event features a special theme. Theme night is March 13. Bring your super soaker and pool toys for an evening of fun, music and some unforgettable memories! Ages 10 to 17. Crafts and a Movie: Join us for crafts and a kid’s movie! March 14 from 10am-12pm. Family Fun Night: New lower price! Every Sunday wave swim from 6 – 8pm and drop-in gym from 6– 7pm. Drop by for some affordable family fun. An Affiming Ministry Deer Park & St Andrew’s United Churches 403-278-8263 / 403-259-4080 www,dpuc.ca / www.andychurch.org GOOD FRIDAY MORNING SERVICE 10:00 am at McDougall UC 8516 Athabasca St. SE GOOD FRIDAY POTLUCK & SERVICE 6:00 PM at Deer Park UC 77 Deerpoint Road SE EASTER SUNDAY SUNRISE SERVICE At Fish Creek Provincial Park (call for details) 6:30 AM at Glennfield Area A EASTER SUNDAY CELEBRATION SERVICE 10:00 am Deer Park UC 77 Deerpoint Road SE Good Friday April 3 /Easter Sunday April 5 10 Adult Card and Social Afternoon Wednesdays, January 7—February 25, 1:00-3:00 Fee: $2.00/visit Are you at home during the day and looking for a way to meet new people in the community? If so, join us at Century Hall every Wednesday to enjoy coffee, tea, snacks, games and great company! We look forward to seeing you soon. Drop-In to Century Hall Come spend the day with us! With a great selection of activities, bring your family for a day of play. Whether you’re outside on the rink or inside in the gym, we’ve got something for everyone! View all skating and gym schedules by heading to our website www.cranstonconnect.com. Century Hall’s Adult Program 10-Time Punch Pass The Adult 10 time pass allows you the flexibility to be able to drop in to a program that works with your ever changing schedule. This pass is available to residents and non-residents for $120.00. Classes available for Drop-In are indicated by the Punch Pass Friendly symbol beside the designated class in the program guide. When attending a drop in class, you must check in and present your 10-time pass to a Customer Service Representative prior to the commencement of the class, at which time you will be given a drop-in slip for your chosen class. This slip must be presented to the instructor before being permitted to participate. Just want to try out a single class? You can drop into any of our PPF classes by paying a single drop-in fee of $15.00. Please arrive early to ensure you can check-in prior to the posted class start time. MARCH 2015 I Great News Publishing I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities Auburn Bay - Mahogany Name Roman Kelly Aliyah Amilia Quinn Ava Kyla Alex Hayley Sandra Mia Mason Vanessa Natalie Ashlee Jessica Dakota Ema Kennedy Olivia Angelina Rhys Amanda Brynn Shannen Deseray Tianna Gillian Laura Sabrina Emma Nicole Nicole Garrett Miranda Abby Mackenzie Louise Kristy Jessica Andrea Sonya Jaden Chantele Age Contact Course 11 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 13 13 13 13 13 13 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 16 16 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 19 20 24 403-464-3696 403-617-1141 403-801-9420 403-615-3180 403-990-2570 403-279-2083 587-352-0053 403-719-0734 403-257-3650 403-207-4409 403-922-6004 403-256-0339 403-257-5785 403-477-0749 403-616-3236 403-607-9111 403-993-7525 403-466-5171 403-463-9800 403-873-0313 587-998-0224 403-399-7509 587-899-8983 403-278-6855 403-919-7200 587-437-0833 587-896-8856 403-259-8680 587-350-5705 403-512-3171 587-876-3098 403-862-8692 403-862-8692 403-708-7312 403-829-3995 587-439-7017 403-861-9671 587-439-1255 587-432-1616 587-580-5696 403-466-3664 403-389-5921 403-201-1893 403-652-0083 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes No No Yes Yes No Sheree Lizzie Catherine Lisa Paula Charity Dawn Annie Maricel Seema Roxanne Jane Irfana Carolin Jonahley 24 24 26 28 30 34 35 35 39 40 44 49 50 50 50 403-422-0740 403-703-4076 514-293-1395 403-926-8301 587-899-3250 403-890-8688 403-285-9513 587-968-6504 587-435-3382 587-892-9970 403-909-9180 403-467-3607 403-398-5219 587-580-6638 403-837-6348 No Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes No Yes Calling All Babysitters Enroll free at mybabysitter.ca and choose the Calgary communities you would like to babysit in. Calling All Parents Visit mybabysitter.ca and find available babysitters in and around your community. Disclaimer: We recommend for your own peace of mind that references be checked when choosing your babysitter. This babysitter list is provided as a service to the community and is governed by the terms & conditions outlined at mybabysitter.ca y o u r a u b u r n b ay / m a h o g a n y I MARCH 2015 11 CALGARY PUBLIC LIBRARY GLENMORE SQUARE 7740 - 18th Street SE • 403-260-2600 • calgarylibrary.ca Mon, Tue & Thur - 10:00 am – 9:00 pm • Wed - 1:00 – 9:00 pm Fri & Sat - 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Sun (mid-Sept to mid-May) - 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm Library cards for all Calgary residents are free! Apply online at www.calgarylibrary.ca or at any Library location. March Programs Drop-in Family Storytime: Drop in for stories, songs and finger plays the whole family can enjoy. Ages 2 to 5 with a parent/caregiver. Saturdays, February 28 to April 18 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Family Storytime: Join us for stories, songs and finger plays the whole family can enjoy. Ages 2 to 5 with a parent/caregiver. Thursdays, March 5 to April 9, 11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Kitchen Chemistry with Mad Science: Explore everyday chemistry in the kitchen by investigating chemical properties and reactions that occur between fats, sugars and starches. Ages 5 to 12. Thursday, March 19, 4 - 5 p.m. Calgary Board of Education Board of Trustees Website: http://www.cbe.ab.ca • Email: [email protected] Health and Wellness at the Calgary Board of Education The Calgary Board of Education knows that students who are healthy and feel safe learn best. Our schools play a key role in working with students, families and communities to create vibrant, physically and mentally healthy schools. We are committed to doing everything we can to promote student health in our schools, including creating strategies to foster safe and caring school communities, taking a whole-school approach to health, following the Alberta curriculum, and by working together with community partners to support students’ health and wellness needs. At the CBE, we believe in a whole-school approach to health and wellness. We call this our Comprehensive School Health (CSH) approach and it includes active living, supportive social environments and positive mental health. As a system we focus on the following four areas: •healthy eating •healthy relationships •physical activity •positive mental health Mud Puddle Magic: Muddy stories and rainy day magic abound in this half hour of preschool stories. Ages 3 to 5 independent of a parent/caregiver. Tuesday, April 21, 2 - 2:30 p.m. Every school is asked to create its own set of goals related to these four areas of focus. To support the schools in reaching their goals, the CBE has many different programs, partnerships and strategies to support our schools in creating healthy communities. 1-2-3: Count With Me: Your toddler will love this introduction to numeracy and have fun with numbers using rhyme, songs, books and active play. Ages 2 to 3 with a parent/caregiver. Thursdays, April 16 to June 4, 10:15 - 11 a.m. Students, staff and school communities have the shared responsibility of cultivating environments that welcome everyone and provide opportunities to thrive in life and learning. Since no two schools are the same, this looks different in every school. The World of Owls: Join Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation to discover the awesome world of owls including species found in Alberta, their ecological importance and threats in the wild. Presented by Calgary Public Library in partnership with TD Friends of the Environment. Ages 7 and up, Thursday, April 16. The Board of Trustees is proud of what our schools have done and continue to do to create healthy, safe, positive, inclusive, and welcoming environments that support and respond to the needs of students and staff. 12 We welcome your comments, feedback and questions. You can contact the Board of Trustees at boardoftrustees@cbe. ab.ca. Follow the Calgary Board of Education on Twitter @ yycbedu. MARCH 2015 I Great News Publishing I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities Green Line Southeast Transitway The Green Line Southeast Transitway is moving forward – Get involved now! Ê Ê TheÊGreenÊLineÊSoutheastÊwillÊbeÊoneÊofÊtheÊfirstÊdedicatedÊtransitwayÊservicesÊinÊCalgary,ÊÊ runningÊfromÊtheÊcommunityÊofÊSetonÊinÊtheÊsoutheast,ÊtoÊdowntown.ÊÊInitially,ÊitÊwillÊcarryÊ onlyÊbuses,ÊbutÊwillÊbeÊdesignedÊsoÊitÊcanÊbeÊconvertedÊtoÊLRTÊinÊtheÊfuture.ÊÊ Ê TheÊfirstÊstageÊofÊconstructionÊwillÊstartÊinÊ2017,ÊandÊinvolvesÊbuildingÊtheÊfirstÊ10Ê kilometresÊofÊtheÊtransitwayÊfromÊ4ÊStreetÊS.E.ÊtoÊDouglasÊGlen.ÊÊ Ê There’s More Green Line Area Workshops in Mahogany! For upcoming events, programs, lake conditions, volunteer information and more, check out the Get involved in the future of public transit in southeast Calgary.ÊWeÊneedÊyourÊinputÊonÊ Mahogany HOA website: routeÊrefinementsÊandÊTransitÊOrientedÊDevelopment.ÊÊJoinÊusÊatÊourÊupcomingÊareaÊ workshopsÊinÊMarch.Ê Tuesday, March 10Ê–ÊGlenmoreÊWestÊRoom,ÊGlenmoreÊInn,Ê2720ÊGlenmoreÊTrailÊSEÊ ThisÊworkshopÊwillÊfocusÊonÊtheÊSouth Hill, Riverbend, Quarry Park, Douglas Glen, Greenand Line Southeast Shepard areas.Ê Transitway ÊThe Green Line Southeast Transitway is moving forward – Get involved now! Wednesday, March will 11Ê-ÊÊCranstonÊCenturyÊHall,Ê11ÊCranarchÊRoadÊSEÊ The Green Line Southeast be one of the first dedicated transitway services in Calgary, running from the community of Seton in the southeast, to downtown. Initially, it will carry only buses, but will be designed so it can be toThisÊworkshopÊwillÊfocusÊonÊtheÊcommunitiesÊofÊPrestwick, Mackenzie Towne, converted LRT in the future. Auburn Bay, Mahogany, and Seton. The first stage of construction will start in 2017, and involves building the first 10 kilometres of the transitway from 4 Street S.E. to ÊDouglas Glen. Green Line Area Workshops Thursday, March 12–ÊLargeÊBanquetÊHall,ÊVenueÊ1008,Ê1008Ê14ÊStreetÊSEÊ Get involved in the future of public transit in southeast Calgary.Inglewood, We need your input on route refinements and Transit Oriented ThisÊworkshopÊwillÊfocusÊonÊtheÊRamsay, Crossroads, Highfield, Development. Join us at our upcoming area workshops in March. Lynwood, and Ogden/Millican areas. Tuesday, March 10 – Glenmore West Room, Glenmore Inn, 2720 Glenmore Trail SE ¾ This workshop will focus on the South Hill, Riverbend, Quarry Park, Douglas Glen, Lynnwood, open at 6:30 pm. Workshops run from 7-9 pm** Ogden/Millican**Doors and Shepard areas. ÊWednesday, March 11 - Cranston Century Hall, 11 Cranarch Road SE ¾ This workshop will focus on the communities of Prestwick, Mackenzie Towne, Auburn Bay, Mahogany, and Seton. LearnÊmoreÊaboutÊtheÊprojectÊandÊtheÊmanyÊopportunitiesÊtoÊparticipateÊthisÊspringÊbyÊ Thursday, March 12– Large Banquet Hall, Venue 1008, 1008 14 Street SE ¾ This workshop will focus on the Ramsay, Inglewood, Crossroads, Highfield, Lynnwood, and Ogden/Millican areas. visitingÊwww.calgary.ca/greenlineÊ.ÊÊÊÊ **Doors open at 6:30 pm. Workshops run from 7-9 pm** ÊLearn more about the project and the many opportunities to participate this spring by visiting www.calgary.ca/greenline . y o u r a u b u r n b ay / m a h o g a n y I MARCH 2015 13 PROGRESSIVE DENTAL General Dentists Dr. Robert Phan Dr. Justin Palmer Dr. Hans Meyer Veneers Family Marquis6 Copperstone De Lorne Community Assoc. Way SE | Calgary, AB T2Z 0E7 Auburn Bay Community Association c/o Auburn House, 200 Auburn Bay Blvd. S.E. | Calgary, AB T3M 0A4 Last 12 Months Mahogany MLS Real Estate Sale Price Stats Last 12 Months Auburn Bay MLS Real Estate Sale Price Update Phone:(403) 532-8864 | Fax:(403) 532-8874 [email protected] | www.mdlca.ca Sedation January 2015 December 2014 November 2014 October 2014 September 2014 August 2014 July 2014 June 2014 May 2014 April 2014 March 2014 February 2014 Average Asking Price $616,162 $549,740 $576,754 $574,242 $549,361 $553,800 $604,800 $571,775 $545,262 $500,581 $581,722 $573,898 Average Sold Price $604,903 $541,780 $573,626 $566,214 $542,500 $548,233 $594,375 $566,000 $541,061 $493,436 $572,200 $565,433 January 2015 December 2014 November 2014 October 2014 September 2014 August 2014 July 2014 June 2014 May 2014 April 2014 March 2014 February 2014 Power Whitening Invisible Braces We welcome all new patients to visit one of our 2 locations. Sundance (behind Centennial High School) 47 Sunpark Dr SE 403-256-6666 [email protected] 14 Mckenzie Towne www.pppd.ca (in front of the Keg) 618 4600 130th Ave SE 403-264-6909 [email protected] MARCH 2015 I Great News Publishing I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities No. New Properties 19 11 13 14 11 9 13 6 9 10 10 10 135 Average Asking Price $571,381 $574,788 $538,343 $535,216 $542,858 $536,649 $596,272 $556,994 $533,149 $529,504 $608,966 $509,159 Average Sold Price $563,390 $568,099 $528,549 $530,577 $534,649 $530,570 $588,595 $548,497 $524,769 $524,246 $602,841 $498,395 Last 12 Months Auburn Bay MLS Real Estate Number of Listings Update Last 12 Months Mahogany MLS Real Estate Number of Listings Stats January 2015 December 2014 November 2014 October 2014 September 2014 August 2014 July 2014 June 2014 May 2014 April 2014 March 2014 February 2014 Total Phone (403) 390-2554 | [email protected] No. Properties Sold 8 5 15 7 8 6 4 8 8 11 9 9 98 January 2015 December 2014 November 2014 October 2014 September 2014 August 2014 July 2014 June 2014 May 2014 April 2014 March 2014 February 2014 Total No. New Properties 51 22 30 24 37 34 22 32 45 44 37 27 405 No. Properties Sold 16 17 29 32 17 20 30 40 38 29 30 23 321 Community Newsletter Ad Sales Community Newsletter Ad Sales Great News Publishing Ltd. 403.720.0762 | 403.263.3044 [email protected] www.great-news.ca Great News Publishing Ltd. 403.720.0762 | 403.263.3044 [email protected] www.great-news.ca To view the specific SOLD Listings that comprise the above MLS averages please visit mahogany.great-news.ca To view the specific SOLD Listings that comprise the above MLS averages please visit auburn_bay.great-news.ca y o u r a u b u r n b ay / m a h o g a n y I MARCH 2015 15 April 8 – Journey Beyond the Jungle with Dr. Jane Goodall This extraordinary evening offers a unique look into the lives of the animals with whom we share the world. 1.855.985.5000 / www.jubileeauditorium.com Your Community/City Events 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 MARCH april 8 9 April 16 to June 21 – Monty Python’s Spamalot A new musical lovingly ripped off from the motion picture “Monty Python and the Holy Grail. 403.243.6642 / www.stagewestcalgary.com/ 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 April 23 – The Harlem Globetrotters This must-see event is guaranteed to entertain the whole family. 7:00 PM at the Saddledome. www.harlemglobetrotters.com 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 at a glance... •April 4 – Calgary Roughnecks vs. Colorado Mammoth at 7:00 pm at the Saddledome. www.calgaryroughnecks.com •April 7 – The Cat Empire. With Current Swell. 8:00 PM at MacEwan Ballroom. www.thecatempire.com •April 7 – Calgary Roughnecks & Edmonton Rush face off at 7:30 pm at the Saddledome. www.calgaryroughnecks.com/ •April 9 – Calgary Flames vs. Los Angeles Kings at 7:00 pm at the Saddledome. www.flames.nhl.com •April 11 – Charlie A’Court: If you go down to the crossroads of roots and soul, you’ll find singer, songwriter and guitarist Charlie A’Court. 403.949.4114 / www.braggcreekperformingarts.com •April 11 – Eric Church: The Outsiders World Tour 2015. With special guests Brothers Osborne. 7:30 PM at the Saddledome. www.ericchurch.com •April 16 – Caribou with guests. 8:00 PM at Flames Central. www.caribou.fm/ •April 21 – Mastodon and Clutch: The Missing Link Tour. 6:00 PM at MacEwan Hall. www.mastodonrocks.com •April 22 – Def Leppard. The group’s spectacular live shows, filled with powerful melodic rock anthems, have become synonymous with their name. 7:30 PM at the Saddledome. www.defleppard.com •April 23 – Kiesza: Sound of a Woman tour. With Betty Who. 8:00 PM at MacEwan Hall. www.kiesza.com •April 24 to May 9 – Red Riding Hood. An old favourite comes to life in the imagination of a brother and sister. 403.216.0808 / www.storybooktheatre.org •April 30 – OneRepublic: Native Tour. With LIGHTS. OneRepublic released their third studio album Native in March, 2013 where it debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard Top 200 chart. 7:30 PM at the Saddledome. www.onerepublic.com/ 40%OFF 2” wood or vinyl shutters 75%OFF 2” horizontal wood/fauxwood LIMITED TIME OFFER. THE BEST OFFICE SPACE LOCATIONS IN DOWNTOWN CALGARY Western Corporate Business Centre has 70,000 square feet of premium furnished Calgary office space in the heart of the city’s business district. CHECK OUT OUR SPECIALS ON ALL OTHER PRODUCTS PRESENT THIS COUPON FOR AN EXTRA 5% OFF Register Now www.ClimbforWilderness.ca e. & o. e. 16 MARCH 2015 I Great News Publishing I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities y o u r a u b u r n b ay / m a h o g a n y I MARCH 2015 17 Lights •Install motion-detector lights at the rear of your property; this will make vandals feel exposed but not give them continuous light to work by and can prevent “show casing” the graffiti. dlers and preschool children. Presented by a Registered Dietician. To register visit www.birthandbabies.com/ course-calendar/picky-eaters. Free South Health Campus Wellness Centre Programs QuitCore A six week group program to help you quit smoking. Thursday afternoons or Monday evenings starting in March. Call 1-866-710-QUIT (7848) to register. Find out ‘Why Dr. Google Isn’t Reliable’ We have all had the urge to ‘Google’ our symptoms. Come to this hands-on class to learn about reliable health sites that are available. March 25 from 2-3 pm. Contact Alison at 403- 956-3939 or alison.pinches@ albertahealthservices.ca for details. All You Need to Know About HPV Tuesday 4:00-6:00 pm March 3 Why is the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine important? Is it safe to have HPV vaccine? What are the side effects and who should receive the vaccine? This and much more will be presented in this session. Call 403-944-2260 to register. Classes and Counselling with a Dietician. This is part of the AHS Living Well program. Call 403-943-2584 to register. SHC classes include: •Eating Well for Good Health. Wednesdays 5:30-7:30 pm. This two part class includes a cooking demonstration (March 4) and a classroom session (March 11). •Eating Away from Home and During Special Occasions Monday 6:00-8:30pm March 9 Our complete guide is available on the Alberta Health Services website at: http://www.albertahealthservices. ca/Facilities/SHC/page60.asp Oranges, lemons, watermelons, and tomatoes are berries. Story Time! Join the Calgary Public Library in the Wellness Centre on March 20 from 10-10:30. Drop-in Play Date For parents and children up to age five, this social event on March 20 from 10:30 - noon will include interactive activities to support early brain development. Contact Juliana at [email protected] for details. Cooking Up Wellness for Kids: A Demonstration for Parents Thursday 12:00-12:30pm March19 Looking for healthy meal and snack ideas for your children? Registered Dieticians will be in the Wellness Kitchen providing a demonstration on quick and healthy ways to prepare foods your kids will love. Picky Eaters Wednesday 5:00-7:00pm March 18 Ever had meal time struggles? Learn about ways to cope with picky eating, refusal of foods, getting your child to eat vegetables, and more! This class is for tod18 8 1 9 5 6 7 4 4 6 2 5 3 9 5 3 1 4 9 7 8 9 6 3 4 5 2 6 8 9 6 1 7 find solution on page 25 MARCH 2015 I Great News Publishing I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities Graffiti Prevention and Resources Graffiti is vandalism and it hurts everyone. Its presence suggests to vandals that residents don’t care about their community. Graffiti is defined as words, figures, letters, drawings or stickers applied, scribbled, scratched, etched, sprayed, or attached on or to a surface. The markings may appear on any surface, including walls, fences, mail boxes, newspaper vending machines, signs, utility boxes, roads, sidewalks and windows. “The Broken Windows Theory” has proven time and time again that graffiti will attract further vandalism and crime if not addressed. This theory is based on the premise that if disorderly behaviours such as graffiti and littering are left unchecked in a community, they invite more serious crime and disorder. •If you see graffiti in progress, please call 911 •Record graffiti that you see in your community. •Report the recorded information to 311. •Remove the graffiti within 72 hours if it is on your property. The following are some tips on how to protect you and your property from being victimized by graffiti: Fences, Hedges and Plants •If you are installing a fence consider staggering the fence posts so there is not a smooth canvas for a vandal to write on. •Use fences, rails and other barriers to discourage through traffic in areas where graffiti could be an issue. •Plant a hedge, this will give you privacy and doesn’t leave a canvas for a graffiti vandal. •Put in shrubs, clinging plants such as ivy, or plants with thorns to protect exposed walls. This will break up the writing space and make it harder for vandals to paint the wall. •Trim trees or bushes that block the public’s view of potential targets and vandals. Paint •Talk to your local paint store about applying a transparent coating to make graffiti removal easier. •When painting, choose paint colours that are darker and keep leftover paint for touch-ups. Keep up the Neighbourhood •Keep your property in good repair and free of vandalism. Graffiti and other forms of vandalism left on properties are open invitations for more, not just on your property but on your neighbour’s as well. •If graffiti does appear on your property, try to remove it within 72 hours, this will significantly decrease the chance of it reoccurring. •If the graffiti is not on your property, please do not remove it yourself. Please record and report graffiti you see on a neighbour’s house, fence, schools, parks, bus shelters, etc. •Encourage your neighbours to watch for and report graffiti vandals. Resources •Discounted colour match paint and graffiti removal supplies available at your local Cloverdale Paints or ICI paint stores. •Corporate Coordinated Graffiti Abatement Program (CCGAP): •If you are not able to remove the graffiti yourself, the City provides limited graffiti removal services free of charge. Go to www.calgary.ca/animalbylaw services and click on Graffiti and Our Services for more information. Graffiti removal tips are also provided on this page. Residents can also call 311 to get a Community Standards Logbook. This pocket-sized booklet is free of charge and outlines potential bylaw infractions that citizens can watch for. It provides important information about how to report problems, log pages to record details and steps that will be taken after infractions are reported. Community Cleanups: Information can be found at www.calgary.ca/cleanup If we all strive to be more proactive, we help to ensure that all Calgarians live in safe, healthy and vibrant communities. y o u r a u b u r n b ay / m a h o g a n y I MARCH 2015 19 20 MARCH 2015 I Great News Publishing I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities y o u r a u b u r n b ay / m a h o g a n y I MARCH 2015 21 While the Auto Waits By O. Henry (source: public domain) The American short story writer O. Henry (1862 - 1910) was born under the name William Sydney Porter in Greensboro, North Carolina in 1862. His short stories are well known throughout the world; noted for their witticism, clever wordplay, and unexpected “twist” endings. Promptly at the beginning of twilight, came again to that quiet corner of that quiet, small park the girl in gray. She sat upon a bench and read a book, for there was yet to come a half hour in which print could be accomplished. To repeat: Her dress was gray, and plain enough to mask its impeccancy of style and fit. A large- meshed veil imprisoned her turban hat and a face that shone through it with a calm and unconscious beauty. She had come there at the same hour on the day previous, and on the day before that; and there was one who knew it. remember that I am a lady. I will excuse the remark you have just made because the mistake was, doubtless, not an unnatural one – in your circle. I asked you to sit down; if the invitation must constitute me your honeysuckle, consider it with- drawn.” “I earnestly beg your pardon,” pleaded the young man. His expression of satisfaction had changed to one of penitence and humility. It was my fault, you know - I mean, there are girls in parks, you know - that is, of course, you don’t know, but – “ The young man who knew it hovered near, relying upon burnt sacrifices to the great joss, Luck. His piety was rewarded, for, in turning a page, her book slipped from her fingers and bounded from the bench a full yard away. “Abandon the subject, if you please. Of course I know. Now, tell me about these people passing and crowding, each way, along these paths. Where are they going? Why do they hurry so? Are they happy?” The young man pounced upon it with instant avidity, returning it to its owner with that air that seems to flourish in parks and public places - a compound of gallantry and hope, tempered with respect for the policeman on the beat. In a pleasant voice, be risked an inconsequent remark upon the weather that introductory topic responsible for so much of the world’s unhappiness-and stood poised for a moment, awaiting his fate. The young man had promptly abandoned his air of coquetry. His cue was now for a waiting part; he could not guess the role he would be expected to play. The girl looked him over leisurely; at his ordinary, neat dress and his features distinguished by nothing particular in the way of expression. “You may sit down, if you like,” she said, in a full, deliberate contralto. “Really, I would like to have you do so. The light is too bad for reading. I would prefer to talk.” The vassal of luck slid upon the seat by her side with complaisance. “Do you know,” he said, speaking the formula with which park chairmen open their meetings, “that you are quite the stunningest girl I have seen in a long time? I had my eye on you yesterday. Didn’t know somebody was bowled over by those pretty lamps of yours, did you, honeysuckle?” “It is interesting to watch them,” he replied, postulating her mood. “It is the wonderful drama of life. Some are going to supper and some to – er – other places. One wonders what their histories are.” “I do not,” said the girl; “I am not so inquisitive. I come here to sit because here, only, can I be hear the great, common, throbbing heart of humanity. My part in life is cast where its beats are never felt. Can you surmise why I spoke to you, Mr. – ?” “Parkenstacker,” supplied the young man. Then be looked eager and hopeful. “No,” said the girl, holding up a slender finger, and smiling slightly. “You would recognize it immediately. It is impossible to keep one’s name out of print. Or even one’s portrait. This veil and this hat of my maid’s furnish me with an incog. You should have seen the chauffeur stare at it when he thought I did not see. Candidly, there are five or six names that belong in the holy of holies, and mine, by “Whoever you are,” said the girl, in icy tones, “you must 22 MARCH 2015 I Great News Publishing I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities While the Auto Waits cont’d the accident of birth, is one of them. I spoke to you, Mr. Stackenpot – “ “Parkenstacker,” corrected the young man, modestly. “ – Mr. Parkenstacker, because I wanted to talk, for once, with a natural man – one unspoiled by the despicable gloss of wealth and supposed social superiority. Oh! you do not know how weary I am of it – money, money, money! And of the men who surround me, dancing like little marionettes all cut by the same pattern. I am sick of pleasure, of jewels, of travel, of society, of luxuries of all kinds.” “I always had an idea,” ventured the young man, hesitatingly, “that money must be a pretty good thing.” “A competence is to be desired. But when you leave so many millions that – !” She concluded the sentence with a gesture of despair. “It is the monotony of it” she continued, “that palls. Drives, dinners, theatres, balls, suppers, with the gilding of superfluous wealth over it all. Sometimes the very tinkle of the ice in my champagne glass nearly drives me mad.” claims of caste and wealth will prove stronger than my inclination. Just now I am besieged by two. One is a Grand Duke of a German principality. I think he has, or has had, a wife, somewhere, driven mad by his intemperance and cruelty. The other is an English Marquis, so cold and mercenary that I even prefer the diabolism of the Duke. What is it that impels me to tell you these things, Mr. Packenstacker? “Parkenstacker,” breathed the young man. “In- deed, you cannot know how much I appreciate your confidences.” The girl contemplated him with the calm, impersonal regard that befitted the difference in their stations. “What is your line of business, Mr. Parkenstacker?” she asked. “A very humble one. But I hope to rise in the world. Were you really in earnest when you said that you could love a man of lowly position?” “Indeed I was. But I said ‘might.’ There is the Grand Duke and the Marquis, you know. Yes; no calling could be too humble were the man what I would wish him to be.” “I work,” declared Mr. Parkenstacker, “in a restaurant.” Mr. Parkenstacker looked ingenuously interested. The girl shrank slightly. “I have always liked,” he said, “to read and hear about the ways of wealthy and fashionable folks. I suppose I am a bit of a snob. But I like to have my information accurate. Now, I had formed the opinion that champagne is cooled in the bottle and not by placing ice in the glass.” “Not as a waiter?” she said, a little imploringly. “Labor is noble, but personal attendance, you know – valets and – “ The girl gave a musical laugh of genuine amusement. “I am not a waiter. I am cashier in” – on the street they faced that bounded the opposite side of the park was the brilliant electric sign “RESTAURANT” – “I am cashier in that restaurant you see there.” “You should know,” she explained, in an indulgent tone, “that we of the non-useful class depend for our amusement upon departure from precedent. Just now it is a fad to put ice in champagne. The idea was originated by a visiting Prince of Tartary while dining at the Waldorf. It will soon give way to some other whim. Just as at a dinner party this week on Madison Avenue a green kid glove was laid by the plate of each guest to be put on and used while eating olives.” The girl consulted a tiny watch set in a bracelet of rich design upon her left wrist, and rose, hurriedly. She thrust her book into a glittering reticule suspended from her waist, for which, however, the book was too large. “I see,” admitted the young man, humbly. “I do not know. Perhaps - but the whim may not seize me again. I must go quickly now. There is a dinner, and a box at the play – and, oh! the same old round. Perhaps you noticed an automobile at the upper corner of the park as you came. One with a white body…” “These special diversions of the inner circle do not become familiar to the common public.” “Sometimes,” continued the girl, acknowledging his confession of error by a slight bow, “I have thought that if I ever should love a man it would be one of lowly station. One who is a worker and not a drone. But, doubtless, the “Why are you not at work?” she asked. “I am on the night turn,” said the young man; it is yet an hour before my period begins. May I not hope to see you again?” “And red running gear?” asked the young man, knitting ~continued on page 27~ y o u r a u b u r n b ay / m a h o g a n y I MARCH 2015 23 Can Not Getting Enough Sleep Really Lead to Weight Gain? Health experts generally agree that getting eight hours of sleep each night is necessary for most people to be at their best. Some people require even more. Sleep allows your body to heal and recharge, and provides a range of cognitive and psychological benefits as well. There is also evidence that proper rest can play an important role in weight management. What does sleep have to do with weight? But researchers from the University of Chicago posed the opposite question in a 2005 review funded by Pfizer/ Neurocrine. They wanted to know whether not sleeping enough could actually cause people to gain weight. The researchers began by looking at data from participants in a 1960 survey, including the amount of sleep they got and how much they weighed. Then they compared this to more recent data about Americans’ sleep habits and weight. In 1960, survey participants slept an average of eight hours nightly. Today, however, most Americans sleep only five to six hours. At the same time, our waistlines have grown substantially. Lead investigator Eve Van Cauter, PhD and her team decided to take a closer look at what people today might be doing differently to affect sleep duration and whether sleep deprivation may be leading to weight gain. According to their work, sleep loss may contribute to weight gain by affecting the release of certain hor- mones, appetite and glucose tolerance. Sleep, the brain and metabolism The pituitary gland, which is the “master” organ of the endocrine system and plays a key role in regulating your metabolism, is affected by sleep. For instance, certain hormones are released when you sleep yet inhibited if you don’t sleep enough. The autonomous nervous system (ANS) controls your involuntary bodily functions, such as heart rate and digestion. Broking the ANS down further, the sympathetic nervous system maintains the body’s “fight or flight” response and the parasympathetic nervous system controls things your body does while it’s resting such as controlling your appetite. During deep sleep, parasympathetic activity increases, while sympathetic activity decreases. But when you don’t get enough sleep, the balance is thrown off, leaving your sensitive metabolism upset by too much sympathetic nervous system action. This can leave you awake and raiding the refrigerator at odd hours. Sleep deprivation may also have a more direct impact on how much food you eat. Staying awake longer than you should requires additional calories. This can translate into a larger appetite. The researchers noted other studies that showed how sleep loss could tempt you to eat more by altering levels of leptin and ghrelin, the hormones that control your hunger levels. So it seems as though there is a relationship between sleep and weight. Your overall health, bedtime behaviors and environment might be sabotaging your sleep quality and duration—and contributing to your growing gut. If you’re having difficulty falling or staying asleep, experts recommend turning off electronics and dimming lights at least an hour before bed. Keep your bedroom cool and dark to promote quality sleep. Some people can benefit from light stretching and breathing deeply just before bedtime to ease tight muscles and release tension. by Dr. Alma Nenshi, Registered Chiropractor 4 7 8 9 1 2 6 3 5 1 3 5 6 7 8 2 4 9 2 6 9 5 3 4 1 7 8 7 8 1 3 4 5 9 2 6 6 9 2 1 8 7 3 5 4 5 4 3 2 6 9 8 1 7 9 5 7 8 2 3 4 6 1 3 1 4 7 9 6 5 8 2 8 2 6 4 5 1 7 9 3 One of the studies reviewed demonstrated elevated cortisol levels, lowered thyroid function and increased growth hormone levels in people who experienced six days of restricted sleep. Alterations in these functions have been known to contribute to weight gain and insulin resistance, both precursors to metabolic conditions such as obesity and diabetes. Join us each week in New Brighton as we study God’s word and seek to apply it to our lives. For more information: www.GraceCalgary.ca 24 Can Not Getting Enough Sleep...cont’d MARCH 2015 I Great News Publishing I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities ¤New Patients Welcome ¤Direct Insurance Billing ¤Evening Appointments Available ¤Same Day Emergency Appointments 403-257-5107 y o u r a u b u r n b ay / m a h o g a n y I MARCH 2015 25 While the Auto Waits cont’d his brows reflectively. INVESTING 404 Investing 101 is to buy a house, pay off your mortgage and set some money aside for a rainy day. “Yes. I always come in that. Pierre waits for me there. He supposes me to be shopping in the department store across the square. Conceive of the bondage of the life wherein we must deceive even our chauffeurs. Good-night.” Investing 202 introduces you to Canada Saving Bonds, GICs, RRSPs and TFSAs. “But it is dark now,” said Mr. Parkenstacker, “and the park is full of rude men. May I not walk – “ Investing 303 involves mutual funds, stocks and more sophisticated investments Investing 404 looks into alternatives after the foundation of your investments has been established. With extra money one can buy a bigger house, purchase a vacation property, invest in works of art or look at other things to collect that should increase in value or at least keep up with inflation. For the past 64 years the Calgary Numismatic Society (CNS) has quietly been providing a forum where investors in coins, paper money, tokens or other forms of money can meet, discuss, debate and decide on the value of a great many items relating to all forms of money. In the 1960s coin collecting became a craze with all manner of people getting into the hobby with absurd profits being made. The silver crash of 1970 brought this to an abrupt end and many were left with large losses. Since then the value of coins and other quality numismatic items have kept pace with inflation. Those who do the research, do not expect to get rich overnight and invest in quality items have found both an enjoyable hobby and a way to build alternative assets in their investment portfolio. Y MISMATI C NU ES Y CIET SO Woodcreek Community Centre 1991 Woodview Dr. SW, Calgary www.calgarynumismaticsociety.org CALGA R The CNS welcomes new members who want to further their knowledge about this investment alternative. The club meets ten times a year (except July and August) on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:30 pm at the following southwest Calgary location: TA B 95 LIS H E D 1 0 “If you have the slightest regard for my wishes,” said the girl, firmly, “you will remain at this bench for ten minutes after I have left. I do not mean to accuse you, but you are probably aware that autos generally bear the monogram of their owner. Again, good-night” Swift and stately she moved away through the dusk. The young man watched her graceful form as she reached the pavement at the park’s edge, and turned up along it toward the corner where stood the automobile. Then he treacherously and unhesitatingly began to dodge and skim among the park trees and shrubbery in a course parallel to her route, keeping her well in sight When she reached the corner she turned her head to glance at the motor car, and then passed it, continuing on across the street. Sheltered behind a convenient standing cab, the young man followed her movements closely with his eyes. Passing down the sidewalk of the street opposite the park, she entered the restaurant with the blazing sign. The place was one of those frankly glaring establishments, all white, paint and glass, where one may dine cheaply and conspicuously. The girl penetrated the restaurant to some retreat at its rear, whence she quickly emerged without her hat and veil. The cashier’s desk was well to the front. A red- head girl on the stool climbed down, glancing pointedly at the clock as she did so. The girl in gray mounted in her place. The young man thrust his hands into his pockets and walked slowly back along the sidewalk. At the corner his foot struck a small, paper-covered volume lying there, sending it sliding to the edge of the turf. By its picturesque cover he recognized it as the book the girl had been reading. He picked it up carelessly, and saw that its title was “New Arabian Nights,” the author being of the name of Stevenson. He dropped it again upon the grass, and lounged, irresolute, for a minute. Then he stepped into the automobile, reclined upon the cushions, and said two words to the chauffeur: “Club, Henri.” 26 MARCH 2015 I Great News Publishing I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities Got Text Neck? Over the past few years I have noticed an ever increasing rate of neck and upper back injuries that are directly related to the overuse of laptops, tablets and smart phones. These types of injuries are referred to as postural strains of the neck and upper back or more commonly as “text neck” or “computer posture”. Now, I am not saying that you should give up your electronic devices. The problem however, lies in how people use their technology. Just observe anyone using their iPad. They typically look down, with the neck and upper back flexed forward, shoulders rolled inwards, and chest pulled downwards. This results in tight upper back (trapezius) and chest muscles (pectoralis) while the muscles on the front of your neck (flexors) and between your shoulder blades (lower trapezius, rhomboids) become weak. Ultimately, this “slouched” or anterior head position increases the load placed on the spine, shoulders and all related soft-tissues resulting in muscle strains, neck & back pain, and tension headaches. Now for the good news! These postural strains and muscle imbalances can be effectively treated and corrected through simple exercises and postural awareness. There’s no magic to it; I always recommend that my patients should strengthen weak muscles and stretch tight muscles and by doing so they can restore muscle balance, correct poor posture and resolve their aches and pains. Through simple changes in lifestyle and increased knowledge about what is causing your problem, you can break the vicious cycle (sedentary work, poor posture, lack of exercise, etc.) caused by hunched over technology use. So get up and exercise, take breaks from your laptop and smart phone, and you will gain energy, feel better, and improve your overall health. 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If your pet has been gone for a very short time, it may make sense to go looking and calling for them. If they’ve been missing for a while, then calling friends to help look and calling in lost reports might be a better plan. 2.Start making lost reports. When you call, provide as much information as you can about where and when your pet was lost and provide as much descriptive information as you can. Was your pet wearing a collar? Do they have distinctive markings? What is their microchip/tattoo number? These little details greatly increase the chance that someone will correctly recognize your pet. Sending or posting good quality photos of your pet will also help. Places to send lost reports: •Calgary Humane Society Animal Admissions – 403205-4455 •City of Calgary Animal Services – 311 •Kijiji/Craigs List/Local Buy/Sell websites •Facebook/Twitter/social media (encourage others to share) •Social media has many local lost pet groups (Southern Alberta Pet Connection and YYC Pet Recovery are two example of pages in Calgary) •Contact smaller rescues in the city directly 3.Put out things to entice your pet home. Put food, a favorite bed and other familiar objects out to help tempt your pet back home. If your pet is skittish or scared, renting or borrowing a live trap and putting the items into the trap may help. Have somebody keep an eye on these items to watch for your pet to return. 4.Arrange a search party. Call friends, relatives and neighbours to help search for your pet. Choose the people that your pet is most familiar and friendly with to go out and search. Ask the people who do not know your pet as well to help with other jobs, like lost report phone calls. 5.Create lost posters and hang them up. Include a number that you can always be reached at (like a cell phone) on the sign. Hang up the posters in the areas that you think your pet might be, concentrating on areas where lots of people will see the signs. Remember where you have signs so you can remove them once your pet is home! 6.Keep updating your signs and lost reports. Update lost reports and social media posts. Check that posters are still hanging up and readable. 7.Never give up hope. At Calgary Humane Society we have seen some amazing reunions. We have reunited pets with their family years, and even decades after they went missing. 8.When your pet is home, thank everyone! Everybody loves a happy ending. Cancel lost reports, update social media postings and take down any lost posters. 9.Stop this from happening again. Examine the situation behind how your pet went missing and evaluate what could prevent a similar problem in future. As always, prevention is the best medicine. Investing in permanent identification (a tattoo or microchip) for your pet and routinely checking your property to ensure your pet cannot go wandering are the best way to protect your pet from loss. y o u r a u b u r n b ay / m a h o g a n y I MARCH 2015 29 BUSINESS CLASSIFIEDS Whitening Programs For Business Classified Ad Rates Call Great News Publishing at 403 263-3044 or [email protected] Veneers Crowns & Bridges NEPTUNE PLUMBING & HEATING LTD: Qualified journeymen plumbers/gasfitters, very experienced in Auburn Bay, Mahogany and Seton. Upfront pricing. Reliable, conscientious, fully guaranteed. 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Pet owners know the most effective weapon a pet has to manipulate them with is a long soulful stare. An unblinking stare from those luminous eyes telling them they are starving…. starving for dinner, an ear scratch, walk, car ride, or whatever that is you’re snacking on. Any pain or change in your pet’s eyes warrants at least an examination. Eyes are fragile; ocular emergencies can occur quickly, and complications even with appropriate treatment are common. Some eye problems are chronic in certain breeds. Pugs, bull dogs, and Persian cats develop skin conditions in the deep wrinkles of skin below their eyes. The ducts which normally drain tears from their eyes don’t operate effectively and this constant wetting of the skin can cause nasty infections. Keep your pet’s face clean and long hairs trimmed around the eyes, eye wipes are now available not unlike baby wipes. Light eyes and white-skinned eyelids are more prone to damage from the sun when pigment in the iris and skin is absent. The incidence of cancer increases without pigment around the hairless white-skinned rims of the eye. Chows and Sharpeis often need surgery to correct turned in eyelids where the hair along the lids contacts the cornea or clear part of the eye. This is called entropion and can be very painful. These breeds need ‘face lifts’ to correct the problem and pull the eyelids out. Ectropion or turned out loose lids like we see in Bassets and Bloodhounds is the reverse condition and may also need correction. Constant irritation of the cornea by hairs may be limited to several eyelashes misplaced and growing inward to contact the eye ball. This can be corrected with permanent removal of these hairs. 32 Damage to the cornea by trauma, chemical burn, bacterial infections, or ulceration is usually an emergency. Self-medicating the eye with inappropriate ointments or solutions can cause permanent damage to the eye or may even cause the globe to rupture. A dog breed like a Shih Tzu with prominent eyes may sleep with eye lids partially open in the center and this could dry the center of the cornea causing an ulcer. Dogs can develop glaucoma or an increase in the fluid pressure inside the eye. Glaucoma is an emergency and prompt treatment is critical to avoid permanent blindness. Glaucoma is very painful and the whites of the eye or sclera become very bloodshot and the cornea turns a gray-ish color as fluids build up. Dogs will often paw at their face, squint, or run their face along the carpet to try to alleviate the pain. Cataracts, dry eye, retinal atrophy, cancer, infection, viruses…. the list goes on. Most veterinarians can examine and treat your pet’s eyes successfully. That examination should include an examination of the entire pet to make sure the eye problem is not a symptom of a systemic problem. A full eye exam includes; a tear test, special stains to assess damage to the cornea, examination of the lens, retina, and optic nerve with an ophthalmoscope, and measuring the eye pressure. Calgary has a few veterinary ophthalmologists at our specialty centres. These specialists are available for referral for more difficult cases. These doctors can surgically remove cataracts, and do virtually anything you would expect of your own ophthalmologist. After all we know that pet is desperate for love, food, walkies, petting as they turn those beggin’ pools of light on us. MARCH 2015 I Great News Publishing I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities BUSINESS CLASSIFIEDS For Business Classified Ad Rates Call Great News Publishing at 403 263-3044 or [email protected] DOGGONE GORGEOUS PROFESSIONAL PET GROOMING: Professional Grooming by award winning stylist Elyse Fernets. I have been grooming for over 15 years and I specialize in breed specific trims and scissor trims. 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These simple tips will go a long way in preventing illnesses, hospitalizations and deaths. I am here to be your voice. Please contact our office with any questions or concerns you have. Tough flu season adding to demands on health system Albertans can help prevent the spread of influenza Influenza adds to the burden on Albertans and our health system every winter, and this year has been especially tough. We seem to have passed the peak of the season for this year, but there is still a lot of pressure on our Emergency Departments and the health system as a whole. And there are still ways we can help prevent the spread of influenza and protect ourselves and our families from the flu and other illnesses. This year’s flu season has been tougher than usual for three reasons. First, it came several weeks earlier than usual. Second, the particular strain of flu virus we’re seeing the most (H3N2) has hit people over 80 harder than usual. As of January 28th, 52 Albertans had died from influenza this season, most of them in their 80s, compared to 30 deaths in all of last winter. And finally, this year’s vaccine covers the H3N2 strain but the virus mutated after the vaccine was set, so the flu shot has been much less effective than usual. It still offers good protection against other strains that are circulating so it’s still worth getting your flu shot, and obviously we hope and expect the vaccine will work normally next year. Winter is always the busiest time for our health system, apart from flu season. We need to increase capacity, especially by adding continuing care beds. And we’re doing that: Alberta Health Services (AHS) has opened more than 200 of the 466 new beds announced by Premier Prentice and Minister Mandel last September. The Minister’s top priority is to get the system in balance, starting with opening enough continuing care beds so that patients can move out of hospital as soon as it’s appropriate for their care. Flu will continue to be a challenge for all of us and for the health system. There are simple things we can all do to help prevent the spread of influenza. First of all, 34 professional COUNCILLOR, ward 12 shane keating services Phone: 403-268-1698 • Email: [email protected] Twitter: @CouncillorKeats Facebook: http://www. facebook.com/CouncillorKeating Web: http://shanekeating.blogspot.com/ Ward 12 is dramatically changing. The majority of residents in Ward 12 are young families with children. We need to be open minded and consider projects that will help bridge the infrastructure gap that we currently have in Ward 12. The residents of Ward 12 deserve to have the best value possible for their tax dollars. We need to build recreation centres that will be the foundations of our communities, we need to expand to expand transit into the deep southeast to help residents commute, we need schools in our communities that our children can attend. LRT on the Green: Green Means Go! LRT on the Green is a foundation dedicated to uniting Calgarians in the desire to have LRT operating on the Green Line in both the North Central and South East corridors by the year 2021. My office is thrilled to work with a partner like LRT on the Green as we hope to bring the LRT to the deep southeast! RBC Dominion Securities Inc. Second-guessing your investments? Get an expert second opinion on your portfolio If market volatility is making you secondguess your investments strategy, contact us today for a no obligation, objective evaluation of your portfolio. An unbiased review can help you answer key questions including: > Is your portfolio still on the right track? > Are you taking too much risk in your portfolio? 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Pursue various citizen engagement opportunities to make LRT on the Green Line a city wide discussion topic. 5. Promote the Need for and Benefits of Investing in Rapid Transit. 6. Raise awareness about the cost of congestion and the need for transit improvements along the Green Line corridor. Promote the social, economic and environmental benefits of investment in large scale rapid transit projects and how it relates to Calgarians’ quality of life. 7. Advocate for Transit Oriented Development. 8. Advocate for the need for LRT on the Green Line to create opportunities to pursue new smart growth development and reinvestment in existing communities throughout Calgary. 9. Evolve into a Citizen Driven Authority on Transit in Calgary. 10. Pursue research, funding and advocacy opportunities that will allow the Foundation to grow as a citizens’ group promoting transit. DR. 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