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The OFFICIAL Newsletter of the
Palliser•Bayview•Pump Hill
Community Association
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March 2013
A Perfect Day for All Kinds of Winterfest Fun!
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e had an especially great, sunny day for our Winterfest on February 3rd. We wish to extend our sincere
gratitude to our wonderful team of rink volunteers who ensured we had ice to skate on for the event, and
to all the other volunteers who helped to make the event a great success! The provision of the Skate Shack
by KidSport Calgary ensured those without skates could still participate, and it was used by many. The addition
of a fire pit and roasting marshmallows added to the fun of the various outdoor and indoor activities this year.G
More photos on page 13…
INSIDE: PBP CA News, 3; Names & Numbers, 4; Education News, 6; Neighbourhood News, 8; Classifieds, 12; Constituent News, 14.
Deer Neighbour is the monthly newsletter of the Palliser•Bayview•
Pump Hill Community Association and is distributed to all community residents
(circ: approx. 1850). No issue July or August. Publisher: Newsletters & More.
Submissions & ads should be directed to Kathryn Chan, Newsletters & More,
43 Bayview Dr. SW, Calgary T2V 3N9; ph/fax 403-251-6201; newsletters
[email protected]. Website: www.newslettersandmore.ca.
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of the Palliser•Bayview•Pump Hill Community Association or Newsletters
& More.
Deadlines Next deadline: March 10th for the April issue.
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PBP CA News
Call for Volunteers!
secretary, social director, grants director and directors at large.
he PBP Community Association is seeking
volunteers to serve on our executive and board
of directors. Can you help out? Time commitments are minimal and flexible. Meet your neighbours
and have some fun!
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If you would like to get involved and help out your
community association please call Janine at 403-2811908 or email [email protected]. Or attend a board
meeting (2nd Tuesday of each month, 7pm, PBP Community Hall) for casual discussion on how you can help.
The next meetings are March 12th and April 9th.G
Volunteering benefits you as well as your community:
Saturday, June 1, 9am–1pm
Your Help is Wanted
• learn new skills
• meet a diverse range of people
• be part of your community
• discover new interests & hobbies
• build self-confidence & feel valued
PBP Community Association is now accepting
volunteers. Positions available include president,
vice-president, facility maintenance (occasional),
PBP Community Clean Up
& Recycling Event
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1pm).
rop off your unwanted items to the PBPCA
parking lot at 2323 Palliser Dr SW (adjacent
to Nellie McClung School) on June 1st (9am–
PBPCA thanks the City of Calgary, Waste & Recycling Services and Animal & Bylaw Services for cosponsoring this event. City of Calgary trucks will be on
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Names & Numbers*
PBP Community Association EXECUTIVE & DIRECTORS
President
Vice-President Treasurer
Secretary
Past-President
Volunteer Needed
Volunteer Needed
Sandra Bryant [email protected]
Volunteer Needed
Jens Hornbruch 587-433-5218 [email protected]
Directors
Bldg. Maintenance
Civic Affairs
Grants
Preschool Liaison
Planning
Social
Ice Rink Coordinator
Volunteer Needed
Volunteer Needed
Volunteer Needed
Krista Semmens
Jen Fowler
Gerri van Baal
Volunteer Needed
Tracee Collins
453-9211
Membership &
Hall Rentals Janine Revay
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
281-1908
[email protected]
PBP Facility manager (Office Hours: Mon, Tues & Thurs, 10am–3pm)
Janine Revay
281-1908
[email protected]
site to haul away your unwanted items.
This year we will arrange for:
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Electronics and Metals Recycling
Paper Shredding
Paint Disposal
Clothing and Small Appliance Donations
Bottles & Cardboard
Check future issues of Deer Neighbour for further
details, including what is and is not acceptable for drop
off.
PBPCA is seeking volunteers to assist with this event
on June 1st. If you can help please contact Janine Revay
at 403-281-1908 or [email protected]
Chess Club
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re you interested in playing chess? We will be
meeting in the PBP Community Center at mutually agreed upon times. Children and adults
welcome. Please email [email protected] with
your name and contact information.G
Submitted by Tracee Collins
LOCAL CONTACTS
Deer Neighbour
Kathryn Chan
251-6201
[email protected]
Brownies/Guides
Therese Miller
281-4036
Shelly Bearss
281-8486
Southfour Sports
Roger Bourque
252-0491
Southfour Softball
Amy Richards
366-2656
Basketball
Ed Malate
640-0012
Curling Joe & Kay Massey
281-0186
Football
Rob Perry
251-6556
Hockey
Wally Reck
281-0570
Soccer
Volunteer Needed
C.O.P.S.
Cst. Jerry Shannon
974-6150
Cst. Mike Glessing
567-6600
Community Liaison Officer
Southwest Communities Resource Centre(SWCRC)
238-9222
Southwood Library
Elena Doebele
221-2083
Susan Forest
777-8480
Ecole Chinook Park
Ecole St. Gerard Elementary
Darlene Wozny
500-2028
Henry Wise Wood High
Monty Slim
253-2261
John Ware Junior High
Robin Laycock
777-7930
Nellie McClung
Gordon Hamby
777-8620
St. Benedict Elementary
Pat McMillan
253-1881
Alderman, Ward 11
Brian Pincott
268-2476
MLA
Linda Johnson
216-5421
*All phone numbers have 403 area code unless otherwise indicated.
Community Association Meetings
PBP Community Association meetings are held on
the second Tuesday of each month at 7pm, at the
community as­so­ci­at­ion building attached to Nellie
McClung School. You are welcome to attend.
The next meetings are
March 12th & April 9th
Hall Rentals
The PBP Community Hall (2323 Palliser Drive,
next to Nellie McClung School) has 2 rooms (35 or
75 capacity, with kitchen availability) available for
rent. Special rates are available to groups wishing to
rent on a regular basis. To book, call Janine Revay at
403-281-1908 or email [email protected] (please
note that office hours are 10am–3pm, Mon, Tues,
& Thurs). A current PBP Community membership
($25 reg., $10 seniors) is required for all hall rentals.
Rental rates are: main hall, $30/hr; boardroom,
$20/hr; or both rooms, $50/hr.
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Next PBP Casino is August
17 & 18, 2013
Proceeds Fund Your Community Association,
Community Enhancements, Events & Preschool
his is an easy way to help the community association raise funds, and volunteers find it quite sociable as well. Meals are provided during shifts.
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Volunteers Needed For
General Managers • Bankers
Cashiers • Chip Runners
Count Room Supervisors • Count Room Staff
Day Shift:
10:30am–7pm
Evening/Night: 6pm–2:30am or 10pm–2:30am
Please contact: Janine Revay, PBPCA
Tel: 403-281-1908
Email: [email protected]
Office hours: Mon, Tues & Thurs, 10am–3pmG
Social Media Guru Wanted
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he community association is looking for a social media guru to help increase awareness and
encourage participation in various community
events and programs. If you are Twitter and/or Facebook savvy, please contact [email protected] for more
information on how you can help.G
Submitted by Tracee Collins
55+ Club
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he 55+ Club meets in the community association board room the second and fourth Tuesday
of each month, 1–3pm. Please drop in and join
us for a cup of coffee, cards and a chance to meet some
of your neighbours.
Please contact Lana Morningstar for more information, 403-251-4506 or lanamorningstar@gmail.
com.G
Submitted by Lana Morningstar
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Education News
PBP Co-operative
Preschool
DISCOVER, EXPLORE, WONDER! At PBP Cooperative
Preschool we acknowledge the uniqueness of each
child and their need to develop his/her potential socially, emotionally, physically and intellectually. We believe
early childhood education is best accomplished in an
environment of care, trust and respect.
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ebruary was all about celebrating books at PBP
Preschool. We did an author
study on Dr. Seuss and read
lots of his funny books. We also
made Seuss art, sang silly songs
and played many imaginative
games. We even had a party for
Dr. Seuss’s birthday on March 2
and made green eggs and ham!
We also had a lovely Valentine’s
celebration at the preschool. The
children had special treats brought in by parents, exchanged Valentine’s cards, and we shared the reasons
why we care about our classmates. It was lovely and
sweet to see how kind and caring all the children are.
Coming up in March, we’ll be diving deep under the
ocean to explore the sea! We’ll be learning about things
that live in the sea, taking pretend voyages on ships,
and lots more.
Exciting news for the 2013-2014 preschool year—
our morning programs are already FULL! At PBP Preschool our focus is a Learn Through Play educational
philosophy.
2012-2013 Programs
Me 2 Time is a fun and engaging program for children aged 18
months–3 years old. This parented
program helps to develop social
and cooperative skills of toddlers
through play activities. Monday
and/or Friday 1–3pm. Monthly fees:
$50/1 day, or $90/2 days.
Key Skills For Kindergarten Does your 4 or 5 year
always ask “why?” and wonders about the world
around them? This inquiry-based learning program
encourages these young learners to ask questions
and seek answers through working collaboratively
and cooperatively with others. This unique afternoon
program gives parents the opportunity to commit to
one, two or three days per week. Tuesday, Wednesday
and/or Thursday, 1–3:30pm. Monthly fees: $190/3 days.
Student:Teacher Ratio, 6:1.
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2013-2014 Programs
Me 2 Time is a fun and engaging program for children aged 18 months–3 years old. This parented program helps to develop social and cooperative skills of
toddlers through play activities. Monday and/or Friday
through working collaboratively and cooperatively
with others. This unique afternoon program gives parents the opportunity to commit to one, two or three
days per week. Tuesday, Wednesday and/or Thursday
1-3pm. Monthly fees: $55/1 day, or $95/2 day.
1–3:30pm. Monthly fees: $200/3 day, $140/2 day, or $75/1
day. Student:Teacher Ratio, 6:1.
Wonder Why? 4&5 Does your 4 or 5 year always ask
“why?” and wonders about the world around them?
This inquiry-based learning program encourages
these young learners to ask questions and seek answers
Please check our website at www.pbppreschool.com
for a full description of each class and further information about our preschool. Don’t wait! Our classes fill
quickly!G
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Neighbourhood News
HIP — Humanity in
Practice, Connecting
People to Projects
lies on how to take care of their new family member.
IPkids offers opportunities for anyone, anywhere to help in a simple and flexible way.
Each month, there is a project you can do and
drop off at one of five locations that helps a worthwhile
cause. Want to know more? Visit www.behip.ca. Our
March project is “Walk the dog”!
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We are going to help the foster families who take care
of little rescued dogs, feeding and walking them and we
can help them with the things they need to do that. (Little Mutts Rescue Society is aimed at saving small breed
dogs specifically under 30 lbs. Started in 2009, this
volunteer run non-profit has rescued and adopted out
over 400 dogs!) You can collect small collars, leashes,
poop bags, small towels (to put on the bottom of their
crates), blankets, pet store cards, Canadian Tire money
or treats. You can also make cards for the adopted fami-
If you want to help out you can visit our website
(www.behip.ca) or email us at [email protected]
Coyotes in the Spring
pring, which is just around the corner, is the time
when we will start to see more coyotes present in
and around our neighbourhoods.
The coyote, Canis latrans, and pronounced Ki-yotee, has a foothold in our neighbourhood, moving
around the green spaces and community parks and
passing through the neighbourhoods to the larger
parks close by.
The coyote is between 3.5–4.5 feet in length, has a
grizzled grey-brown coat, with a bushy, black-tipped
tail and large ears. They walk with a light bouncy trot
and are smaller than their cousins, the gray wolf (who
weigh 20–40lbs).
They feed on a large range of insects, mammals (roPlease contact us at
(403) 281-1908
2323 Palliser Dr. SW
Calgary, Alberta
Learn through play
Family oriented
Small class size ratios
Nutritious snack provided
Kindermusik
spots avaliable for
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2, 3, 4 and 5yr olds!
discover explore Wonder
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dents, birds, reptiles), and carrion. In urban areas they
will also take a small dog or cat if not properly protected. They provide a service by keeping down mice and
also disposing of dead creatures.
Coyotes often pair up for life, and usually a couple
will mate in late winter or early spring. They can have
litters as large as 20 pups, although most times the
number are much fewer. Pups are born in late spring or
early summer and that is when you will hear a lot more
activity during the evenings and night…the long howl
followed by short yipping barks.
Coyotes will find or dig a den, a dug out area left
behind by another animal or enlarge skunk dens to fit
their families.
The City of Calgary does not remove coyotes for the
same reason they do not remove skunks: if you remove
one family, another will just move in.
It is best to avoid contact with the coyote and not to
feed them, as this will encourage them closer to human
habitation—your good turn could result in their death
or an attack on you. They are part of the balance of nature and should be left alone to do their job. Caution is
always a good idea and children should be made aware
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to not approach a coyote—it could have young pups
hidden some where close by and will attack to defend
them.
There are cases of coyotes attacking humans, mostly
occurring in the US, but no young child should be left
outside unattended where coyotes are known to roam
the area or that have free access to a yard where young
children or pets are.
Managing Food Sources in Your Yard
• Don’t leave bowls of pet food or water outside overnight.
• Keep garbage in a sturdy container with a tight-fitting lid.
• Compost in enclosed bins instead of exposed piles.
• Clean up around bird feeders.
• Keep all pets inside at night and watch small dogs
while outside, even during daylight hours.
• Keep cats indoors.
Encounters with Humans
Humans tend to intimidate coyotes. On rare occasions,
a coyote adapted to human presence as a result of feeding by humans will act aggressively. If you encounter
a coyote:
• Do not run or turn your back. Instead, calmly back
out of an area.
• Do not challenge coyotes by looking them directly in
the eye.
• Make yourself bigger and make loud noises.
• Protect small children by standing between them
and the coyotes and fight back if attacked.
• Use children’s toys that make noise.
• Spray the coyote with a water hose.G
Submitted by January Stallard, [email protected]
or call PBP at 403-281-1908
Sources: Wikipedia & the Encyclopedia of North American Animals
SouthWest Communities
Resource Centre (SWCRC)
Oakridge Co-op Mall at #42, 2580 Southland Drive • Ph 403-238-9222 • [email protected]
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egister now for the following programs at the
SouthWest Communities Resource Centre.
Literacy and Parenting Skills Program (LAPS)
Thursdays, 9:30–11am, Feb. 21, 28; Mar. 7, 14, 21; April
11, 18, 25 at the SWCRC
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Are you a parent who has trouble reading and writing?
Do you want to help your young children become good
readers and writers? This is the program for you. Guide
your children. Help them learn. Improve your own parenting and literacy skills.
This program is run by the Further Education Society and offered free of charge. To register, call the SWCRC at 403-238-9222.
Baby and You for Moms
Thursdays, 1–3pm, April 4, 11, 18 and 25 at the SWCRC
Alberta Health Services is offering this 4-week series
for new mothers and babies. In these fun and informative classes, you will meet other new moms and discuss
topics like infant sleep and crying, toys and games, feeding baby in the first year, caring for baby’s teeth, safety,
common illnesses and community resources. Bring
your baby to class. Alberta Health Services charges a
fee of $50 for these classes which may be waived or subsidized if you are living on a low income. If this is your
situation, please call Alberta Health Services Perinatal
Education at 403-955-1450 to request a fee waiver or
subsidy. Otherwise, to register for classes, please call the
SWCRC at 403-238-9222.
Mastering the Mouse for Seniors & Front Desk
Volunteer Opportunity
Call Pati, our Volunteer Specialist, at 403-238-9222,
ext. 223, to enquire about these.G
Submitted by Melody Wharton
Community Memberships
The membership year runs Sept 1/12–Aug 31/13.
Purchase your membership online at www.pbpca.
ca, or mail/drop off this form to PBP Community
Association, 2323 Palliser Dr. SW, Calgary AB
T2V 3S4. Membership fee: $25/household;
$10/seniors.
name(s):_______________________________
______________________________________
address:_______________________________
______________________________________
postal code:___________________________
phone:________________________________
email:_________________________________
(for membership confirmation)
The PBP CA holds many successful functions each year
thanks to the tremendous help of our volunteers. If you
would like to become involved, please indicate below
where you would be interested in volunteering:
o Board Member
oWinterfest
o Garden Maintenance
oCasino
o Youth Events
o Seniors Events
o Rink Maintenance
oOther:_______________________________________
Classifieds
Classifieds are free to community members for items of a personal nature only.
Reliable Master Electrician For all your electrical requirements, big or small, call
Campbel Sinclair at 403-397-7141 for your free quotation.
Garbage Disposal & Odd Jobs Anything to the dump. Best prices; satisfaction
guaranteed. Small moves, delivery and other odd jobs. Specializing in Palliser,
Bayview & surrounding areas. Please call Sanil at 403-616-2758 anytime.
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Constituent News
Brian Pincott, Alderman,
Ward 11
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s we head into spring, it
is time to start thinking
about some of the summer
programs that are available in your
community and across the city.
One very successful program is
NeighbourWoods. This is a tree stewardship initiative developed by City of Calgary Parks to
work with communities for the replenishment, growth
and preservation of our urban forest. Each year communities apply to be part of NeighbourWoods. They
are then chosen based on the health and condition of
the existing urban forest within that community. For
2013, the Ward 11 communities are Bel-Aire, Garrison
Green, Lakeview, Mayfair, and North Glenmore Park.
This will see 100 trees planted in each community on
private property. The City will do all the work of prepping for the tree and assist in the planting. For residents
of those communities to apply, please contact 311 or
go online calgary.ca/parks by March 31. For more information on the program go to calgary.ca/neighbourwoods.
It is also time to think about the annual pathway
and river cleanup. This year will be the 46th year of the
cleanup and over the years it has grown to see thousands of Calgarians come out to make their city better.
This year’s cleanup will be on Sunday, May 5. Groups
can register online at calgary.ca/pathwayandriver
cleanup by March 31. Not only does this event clean
up our pathways and river banks, it also serves to raise
awareness about our natural environment and our impact upon it. Nature surrounds us all the time—getting
out and exploring it is one of the great opportunities
in Calgary.
As always, I would like to encourage you to contact
me and sign up to receive updates from my office. I send
out email updates to let residents of Ward 11 know of
upcoming events, city programs and opportunities to
have input. You can sign up by emailing my office at
[email protected] to start receiving our updates, and
be sure to visit my website at www.ward11calgary.ca.
As well, if there is something that you would like to do
in your community, an initiative or an idea that you
have, our office can help you out. Many great ideas are
brought to me by people who want to make Calgary a
better place for everyone. It is all part of being a great
community!G
Submitted by Brian Pincott
Linda Johnson, MLA,
Calgary-Glenmore
403-216-5421 • [email protected]
A208, 1600 – 90 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2V 5A8
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s I write this (in late January)
I am spending as much time
as possible consulting with
the residents of Calgary-Glenmore
regarding the upcoming budget. I was elected to represent the interests of all constituents in Calgary-Glenmore and I take that responsibility very seriously. As
one of 61 government MLAs, I am part of a dedicated
team that is laser-focused on ensuring government
spending programs are sustainable and responsive to
the needs and aspirations of Albertans. The budget will
be tabled in the Legislature on March 7th. I welcome
your comments as we navigate these challenging financial times.
On March 2nd, I will be holding an open house
at the Braeside Community Centre (11024 Braeside
Drive SW) from 11am to 2pm. Representatives from
Transportation, Health and Human Services will be on
hand to answer your questions and provide information about a variety of topics including the SW Calgary
Ring Road, Alberta Works programs, healthy living
and many other government programs and services.
Please take a few minutes to pop in to say hello.
As always, please contact me with your concerns or
questions. I will do my best to get answers for you and
to represent your concerns in the Legislature.G
Submitted by Linda Johnson
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