Mysterious Ranchlands Hum Update Ranchlands Art Show

NOVEMBER 2010
Mysterious Ranchlands
Hum Update
Ranchlands Art Show
Details Inside
THE RANCHLANDS ROUNDUP
NOVEMBER 2010
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Executive
President..................................Terry Avramenko, 403-239-5655
Vice President..................................Anne Burke, 403-239-1285
Treasurer.....................................Elvin Dorscher, 403-239-4850
Secretary......................................Heather Mudd, 403-239-1197
Directors at Large (assigned)
Building..................................Mona Schoenfeld, 403-241-1551
Editor...........................................Wendy Barnes, 403-241-0335
Sports..........................................Wendy Barnes, 403-241-0335
Membership.......................................Jane Kelly, 403-239-2086
.............................................................Lynn Tait, 403-547-8352
RCA Casino.................................Wendy Barnes, 403-241-0335
Stampede Breakfast.............................Jane Kelly, 403-239-2086
Civic Affairs.....................................Anne Burke, 403-239-1285
Seniors.............................................Ines Farmer, 403-239-1644
Web Design..........................................................Stephanie Bell
Outdoor Recreation Surface................ Nick Tait, 403-208-3223
Social...........................................James Dugan, 403-208-8285
Directors at Large (unassigned).............Bill Bell, 403-239-6967
......................................................................Dianne Dodsworth
Community Contacts
RCA Hall Rentals & Building Manager.............................................
...............................................................Wendy Barnes, 403-241-0335
Mom’s Group.............................................................................Vacant
Community Relations................................................................Vacant
RCA Soccer...........................................................................Ben Groot
RCA Fastball..............................................................................Vacant
Public School Chair..........................Veronica Crane, 403-452-2265
Block Parent............................................Edita Keen, 403-383-3477
Block Watch...............................................R. Carroll, 403-241-2890
Youth Justice Committee.......................Anne Marie, 403-670-5412
Guiding.........................................Angy Carrobourg, 403-612-9611
Scouting..............................................Carol Schwartz, 403-208-9952
Junior Forest Wardens..............................http://www.albertajfw.ca/
Ranchlands Community School...................................403-777-6350
Rhythmic Gymnastics...................Heather Pallmen, 403-288-7435
St. Rita School Rep..........................Arno van Berkum, 403-239-6370
Kel Soloway’s Dance Arts.............................................403-241-7969
Kids Come First......................... Laura-Lee or Juli, 403-241-3052
Living Springs Christian Church.......Glen Switzer, 403-208-2332
Karate....................................................................Rob, 403-245-4927
Alderman............................................Gordon Lowe, 403-268-2438
MLA..............................................Lindsay Blackett, 403-216-5444
MP....................................................Diane Ablonczy, 403-282-7980
Senator......................................................Dan Hayes, 403-281-7167
Pubic School Trustee..........................Gordon Dirks, 403-547-2476
Calgary Police Service...................Geoff Wilson, 403-567-6743
Parks n’ Rec Representative.......Michael O’Reilly, 403-221-3979
Community Social Worker......... Jennifer DiMarzo, 403-974-1521
Meetings are held the first
Wednesday of the month at
7:00pm at the Ranchlands
Community Centre
Next Meeting: November 3, 2010
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Community News
President’s Message
Ranchlands Community Association
has successfully completed another
year serving the residents of
Ranchlands. The board has stayed
very active as noted by a guest to
our board meeting in June. The
board stays informed by going over
all applications for businesses in
Ranchlands as well as all development
permits. This gives us the knowledge
of the direction that Ranchlands is
going. The board is still pursuing
the process of beautification in
Ranchlands, when complete we will
have a system in place that will be
unique in the City of Calgary.
Two major functions that we hold for
the residents of Ranchlands each year
is the annual Stampede Parade and
Breakfast, and the Winter Carnival.
Other events are the Fall Craft Fair,
Garage Sale Fundraiser and the
Pumpkin Giveaway sponsored by
Wayne and Sean Burton. During
the summer, we host Stay n’ Play as
well as Park n’ Play which are cosponsored by the City of Calgary.
Ranchlands, as well as other northwest
community associations, co-sponsor
a month long skateboard park that
is also co-sponsored by the City of
Calgary.
The Community Centre is also one
of the most used centres in the city.
There are activities going on in the
building seven days a week, thanks to
Bow Valley Management, our building
management company.
I would like to thank last year’s board
as well as the incoming board:
•President –Terry Avramenko
•Vice President – Anne Burke
•Treasurer – Elvin Dorscher
•Secretary – Heather Mudd
•Building – Mona Schoenfeld
•Editor – Wendy Barnes
•Sports – Wendy Barnes
•Membership – Jane Kelly, Lynn Tait
•RCA Casino – Wendy Barnes
•Stampede Breakfast – Jane Kelly
•Civic Affairs – Anne Burke
•Seniors – Colleen Dorscher
•Web Design – Stephanie Bell
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Community News
President’s Message Continued
•Outdoor Recreation Surface –
Nick Tait
•Social – Jim Dugan
•Directors at Large – Bill Bell,
Dianne Dudsworth
I look forward to working with all the
board members in the coming year!
On behalf of the board I would also
like to thank Ines Farmer for helping
to get our senior’s program started in
Ranchlands. Ines has been overseeing
the program since its inception and
it is an extremely vibrant program
in the community. Over the past 20
years Ines has held various positions
and been an asset to the board and the
community association.
I would like to apologize for an error on
the agenda for the A.G.M. Item 11.0
should have read –The Honorable Diane
Ablonzy – MP Calgary, Nose Hill.
During Halloween, when the children
are out trick or treating, please pay
extra attention to them crossing the
roadways as they may be forgetting
about road safety.
Terry Avramenko
New Horizons
Seniors Club
Come join us at Ranchland Community hall every Tuesday from 1:00 p.m.
to 3:00 p.m. to meet new people.
We play cards and games, have speakers come in, go for lunch, have coffee
and snacks, and lots of laughs and
visiting.
Come and join us to see if you like
what we do and then join us and be
part of our family!
Mysterious Ranchlands Hum Update
Ranchlands continues to be plagued
with a mysterious hum. A recording
of the hum was played during the
Ranchlands Community Association’s
Annual General Meeting held on
September 29. Acoustical engineer,
Richard Patching, volunteering his time
with the investigation team, successfully
measured and recorded a 40 hertz hum
at various locations in Ranchlands.
Some residents have described this hum
as sounding like a “giant refrigerator”
while others have said it sounds like a
“large diesel truck idling.”
Dr. Marcia Epstein, an acoustic
ecology professor at the University
of Calgary has been volunteering her
time with the investigation team these
last two years. She commented on
how people’s sleep being constantly
interrupted by a noise of this nature
can lead to a host of health problems.
The presentation, guided by volunteer
Dr. Kathleen Biersdoff, also showed
the progress of the volunteer team
thus far. While the cause of the hum
has not been determined, solutions for
other noise problems in Ranchlands
have been found.
Terry Avramenko and the Ranchlands
Community Association are
continuing to provide their active
support for this investigation. While
this engagement has been an essential
part of the team’s work, the group has
arrived at the point where they need
the city and the province to provide
assistance in tracking down the hum.
“We haven’t been able to identify
where it’s coming from,” said Dana
Negrey a Ranchlands Community
volunteering with the investigation
team, “but we’ve proven it’s real and
we’ve proven it’s measurable.”
Ranchlands residents who find
themselves bothered by this hum,
or another noise, are encouraged to
contact the Community ssociation
at 403-241-0335. Alternatively,
team members can be reached
via email at [email protected].
Investigation progress can be tracked
through an online blog at “www.
unidentifiednoiseincalgary.blogspot.
com” - remove the quotation marks
when entering the address in your
web browser.
Cribbage Club
The Ranchlands
Cribbage club will run
Mondays at 1:00 p.m.
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Community News
Municipal News
DP2010-3408 at 24, 7750 Ranchview
Drive was for a change of Use:
Service Organization for a social and
exercise room for the MAC Youth
Centre (Islamic Youth Group). It
is adjacent to the Islamic Centre in
the existing strip mall. There are
no relaxations requested. The File
Manager was David Weisgerber at
403-268-2650.
Dave Wireless applied for a proposed
street light with antennas and
associated cabinet to be located
at 7312 Range Drive NW. The
file number is ANT2010-0092.
Construction should be in three
to four months. The location was
decided by the company and the city
Roads Department. The local contact
is Alamo Land Consultant at 105
Simcoe Drive SW 403-685-3768.
A community consultation was
requested because the proposed site
is only 58 metres (and less than 100
metres) from low density residential
but the height is 14.5 metres (and less
than 15 metres), so no community
consultation is required. The site
was not posted. Officially the City of
Calgary is not the approving authority
for these structures, although they
receive revenue from them. You can
talk with Brian (Church) Churchman
at 403-268-1418. Contact Jim
Klassen at Industry Canada 403-2924205.
We have learned that the City is
finalizing the purchase of 35 acres
west of the Country Hills Boulevard
Walmart for the new NW Recreation
Centre. The facilities will be a P-3
project with $70 million through the
Alberta Municipal Infrastructure
Program. The YMCA is being
considered to run the new facility.
The approved budget 2009-2011
committed Other Park Projects as
Lifecycle 500-963, at $750,000
for continuation of the playground
lead paint replacement program
and ongoing playground equipment
lifecycle. The program is funded
by Pay-as-you-go; Lifecycle
Maintenance, and Upgrade Reserve.
Playgrounds that have reached their
lifecycle will not have any equipment
replaced but the City will look after
the landscaping, if the communities
put in new equipment. A review of
existing playgrounds is underway.
If you have suggestions or can help,
phone our Community Recreation
Consultant, Mike O’Reilly at 403221-3979.
There was an appeal against an
order to complete development at 11
Ranchridge Way NW according to
the approved plans and conditions of
DP2009-1176. The property had a
land use designation of residential—
Contextual One/Two Dwelling (MC1) District.
There is a single detached dwelling
built in 1982. An addition was
approved and the difference in height
of the garage was found to be 0.8
metres. After the inspection, a report
was issued on April 20, requiring the
changes be submitted before May 20.
An extension was given to June 10.
A further inspection on June 28 found
no changes.
The order at 0.9 metres was incorrect
and there seems to have been an error
in the approved plans. Although the
appeal was denied, the order was
upheld and varied (from 0.9 metres
to 0.8 metres.) The order was stayed
to November 1, with October 1 as the
submission deadline for filing another
development application. The appeal
and order is number SDAB2010-0130
for File Number C02010-00710.
DP2010-3286 at 176 Ranch Estates
Drive was for an addition to a single
detached dwelling (main floor and
second floor). The addition is at
the front of the house and is two
storeys. Some changes are: garage,
bay windows, proposed balcony
and storage, main and upper floor
plan, entry floor and basement plan,
There will be a change in trees but
all existing shrubs will remain and
be pruned. A bylaw check was
completed and there were four bylaw
relaxations. The File Manager was
Karen Heatherington (403-268-2887).
A notice was posted at the site.
Anne Burke
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Community News
An Art Show for the Ranchlands Community
When my daughter, Shannon, died by
her own hand in 2009, I cleaned out
her apartment and found her treasure
trove of art in a closet. She had carefully hidden it away so no one could
see it. The waste made me mad. I
became determined that if she couldn’t
live, at least her art would. Towards
this end, though knowing very little
about art, I have been working at having her art seen by as many people as
I can. This is my tribute to her and I
would like to think wherever she is,
this would make her happy.
I have been amazed and gratified by
people’s response to her art. A fellow at Blackfoot Farmers Market told
me that her art is the best he has ever
seen. A group of artists and art lovers
who were at the art show in February
that was held in a gallery downtown
said they go to all the art shows in the
city and hers blows them all out of the
water. Another artist from B.C. this
summer said she was extraordinary
and look at the emotion in her art,
she painted from her heart without
restriction and he told me that if she
had lived she would have been one of
Canada’s best artists. Apparently, not
only is her art good, it’s very good.
It’s not like having her back, but it is
comforting. With every comment, I
am reminded of the joy she felt when
making these pieces and I too
feel some of that, as I undertake this work for her – what a
gift she left for me.
Also, I have had 11 of her pieces made into art cards which
I am trying to get into card
stores. I like the thought of her
art being mailed all over the
world. As well, the web site
is up and is being developed:
www.shannonmorganart.com.
I am hoping her art cards will
be popular. One of the women
at a card store said everyone will love
these cards and that is true. They may
not have room until January, but without exception, all the card stores have
liked her cards. Looks like a bookstore
in Market Mall will be selling them
and I am working on finding others.
To increase awareness of her art, a
curator at The Art Gallery of Calgary
suggested I continue putting on shows,
starting locally, so in that spirit, I am
doing another one at the Ranchlands
Community Centre, the weekend of
November 13 and 14. I am also at a
number of Christmas Arts and Craft
shows. Please come, view her art and
if you like it, there will be originals,
prints or art cards available to purchase. Please tell your friends and
family and spread the word. Ranchlands was where Shannon was raised
and where she lived her life.
Christmas Art &
Craft Shows
A Little Bit of Christmas: Oct. 23,
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Dalhousie
Community Centre, 5432 Dalhart
Rd. N.W.
Parkdale Crafts & More Fair:
Nov. 5, 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. &
Nov. 6, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Parkdale Community Centre, 3512 5
Ave. N.W.
Ranchlands Arts and Crafts Sale:
Nov. 6, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 7713
Ranchview Dr. N.W.
Edgemont Annual Craft Sale:
Nov. 20, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Edgemont Community Centre, 33
Edgevalley Circle N.W.
Art Show:
Ranchlands Community Centre
(also on Nov. 6, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)
Saturday November 13,
2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Sunday November 14,
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Artisans Fair at Simon Fraser
School: Dec. 3, 4:00 p.m. – 7:00
p.m. 5215-33 St. N.E.
Kathy Briant, [email protected]
or 403-239-4839 or cell 403-874-3949
Glamorgan Community: Dec. 12,
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Canyon Meadows Community:
Dec. 5, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Willow Ridge Community: Dec.
11, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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Comm. News
Queen Elizabeth High School
Come to our classes!
It’s a great
way to meet new
friends and share
experiences; learn
about events in
your community; Canadian culture,
inventions, celebrations, holidays
and much more . . .
We meet every Wednesday at the
Ranchlands Community Centre,
7713 Ranchview Drive NW,
from 7:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.
For more information please call:
Wendy Barnes, Ranchlands
Community Association,
403-241-0335 or Peggy Orchard,
Instructor, 403-241-1459.
Where Are You
Going?
Each year, the United Nations World
Tourism Organization compiles statistics on the countries most visited
by international tourists. In 2009
the top spots based on international
tourist arrivals by country were:
•France
•Spain
•United States
•China
•Italy
•United Kingdom
•Turkey
•Germany
•Malaysia
•Mexico.
Did you know that Queen Elizabeth
High School is the designated school
for Gifted and Talented Education in
Northwest Calgary? Located in West
Hillhurst, Queen E offers a congregated setting for gifted learners from
grades 7 to 12. Our programming
offers enriched and in some cases accelerated learning opportunities.
We have had a wonderful and busy
start to the school year. Our Humanities classes have been full of passionate and digressive discussion and debate. Our grade eight students have
completed a full-day workshop in
which they made documentaries and
mockumentaries. Our grade nines
have visited the Telus World of Science exhibit on the Titanic. Working
with the University of Calgary we
also have a writer-in-residence who is
working with many students develop-
Crowfoot Library
•Talking with Your Kids about
Sexuality: Nov. 6, 2:00 p.m. –
4:00 p.m.
•Talking with Your Parents about
Sexuality: Nov. 6, 2:00 p.m. –
4:00 p.m. Ages 11 to 13.
•Where the Sidewalk Ends and
Theatre Begins: Nov. 7, 12:30 p.m.
– 1:15 p.m. Ages 5 to 11.
•A Maverick Celebration: Nov. 14,
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. No registration
required.
•Drugs and Teens: Nov. 18, 7:00
p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Visit www.calgarypubliclibrary.com
for more information on these
programs. Registration is required for
all programs unless otherwise noted.
ing their creative writing skills.
Many of our students have already
been involved in highly successful
speech and debate competitions as
well as taking active roles in citizenship and leadership through the
volunteer opportunities the school
provides.
We invite you to visit our website:
http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b806/gate/
index.htm
Spanish World:
Spanish Classes
for Children
For Children between 4 -12 years at
the Ranchlands Community Centre,
7713 Ranchview Dr. N.W.
Classes start on November 8.
Register Now. Space is limited. Phone
403-547-8237 or email
[email protected].
Co-sponsored by the Ranchlands
Community Association.
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In Our City
Events In and Around Calgary
Tickets, admission or registration may be required
for events. Event details are believed correct as of
press time but may change at any time.
have the opportunity to see Cesar Millan Live and learn dog training secrets
from an expert. www.cesarsway.com
Jingle Bell Run for Arthritis: Nov. 2,
13, University of Calgary. An event
that encourages walkers and runners of
all ages to capture the festive spirit.
www.arthritis.ca
GIRAF: Nov. 3 – 7, Plaza Theatre.
Celebrates independent, underground
animation from across Canada and the
world. www.giraffest.ca
Calgary Men's Expo: Nov. 5 – 6,
BMO Centre. From sports to tattoos
and cars to paintball, the Calgary
Men's Show features a wide variety of
exhibitors, demonstrations, events and
competitions. www.dmeinc.ca
Cocktails for Critters: Nov. 6, Hotel
Arts. A celebration of people and
pet art and fashion in support of the
Calgary humane Society.
www.calgaryhumane.ca
Calgary Snow Show: Nov. 6 – 7,
BMO Centre. It's all about winter at
the Calgary Snow Show, featuring
several exhibitors and activities.
www.canwestshows.com
Rocky Mountain Snowmobile &
ATV Show: Nov. 12 – 13, BMO Centre. Showcases a variety of machines
and gear and entertains with a thrilling
free-style aerial show performed by
X-game champions. http://www.exhibitinstallation.ca/Rocky-MountianSnowmobile-ATV-Show.page
Calgary 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament: Nov. 13 – 14, James Fowler
High School. 3-on-3 basketball tournament open to men, women, boys and
girls aged 13 and older to support the
the fight against human trafficking.
www.calgary3on3.com
Christmas all through the House:
Nov. 13 – 21, Lougheed House.
The Lougheed House in partnership
with the prominent Calgary Design
Group will transform individual
rooms into magnificent recreations
of Christmas through the decades.
www.lougheedhouse.com
Sight Night: Nov. 20, Bow River
Pathway. Enjoy this fun 8 km run or 3
km walk after dark to raise funds and
awareness for the Alberta Sport and
Recreation Association for the Blind
(ASRAB). www.asrab.ab.ca
The 50 Plus Living Show: Nov.
6 – 7, BMO Centre. An exciting one
stop shop for information, resources,
products, fun and services for Baby
Boomers & Seniors with over 100 exhibitors. www.50pluslivingshow.com
Once Upon A Christmas at Heritage
Park: Nov. 20 – 21, Nov. 27 – 28,
Dec. 4 – 5, Dec. 11 – 12, Dec. 18 – 19,
Heritage Park Historic Village. Enjoy
the wonder and charm of an old fashioned Christmas. Fun for the whole
family! www.heritagepark.ca
Cesar Millan Live: Nov. 7, Scotiabank Saddledome. Dog lovers will
Calgary Kennel and Obedience
Club All Breed Dog Show: Nov. 26
– 28, Big Four Building. Featuring
over 100 dog breeds competing for
their Canadian Championship.
www.ckoc.com
Calgary Gem and Mineral Show:
Nov. 26 – 28, Calgary Chinese
Cultural Centre. Gem, rock, mineral,
fossil and jewelry show and sale.
www.calgarygemshow.com
Zoolights: Nov. 26 – Jan. 3, 6:00 p.m.
Calgary Zoo. This interactive light
show immerses you in the spirit of the
season and will tempt all five senses.
www.calgaryzoo.com
Balancing Acts: Dec. 1 – 4, various
venues. Celebrates the creative works
of people who have disabilities,
brain injuries or chronic illnesses.
www.balancing-acts.org
Concerts
•B.B. King: Nov. 8, Jubilee
•Kenny Rogers: Nov. 9, Jubilee
•3OH!3: Nov. 10, MacEwan Hall
•April Wine: Nov. 13, Deerfoot Inn
& Casino
•Ozzy Osbourne: Nov. 16,
Scotiabank Saddledome
•Jeremy Fisher: Nov. 20, SAIT’s
The Gateway
•Barra MacNeils Christmas Concert: Nov. 24, Knox United Church
•Paul Revere and The Raiders:
Nov. 24, Century Casino
•Stuart McLean Vinyl Café
Christmas: Dec. 2 & 3, Jubilee
•Rita MacNeil: Dec. 11, Jubilee
•The Irish Rovers: Dec. 11,
Deerfoot Inn & Casino
•Carrie Underwood: Dec. 19,
Scotiabank Saddledome