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A m o n t h l y v o l u n t e e r - d r i v e n p u b l i c a t i o n f r o m t h e R e d w o o d M e a d o w s C o m m u n i t y A s s o c i a t i o n<br />
Inside this issue:<br />
Babysitters list p.31<br />
BCCA Programs p.33<br />
Classifieds p.2<br />
Council Update p.3<br />
Environmental Ideas p.26<br />
Fitness p.30<br />
K<strong>in</strong>dergarten News p.27<br />
Nutrition p.22<br />
<strong>Redwood</strong> Calendar p.6<br />
RMSC p.12<br />
Wild Rose Update p.28<br />
Chatter <strong>in</strong> the Woods<br />
June 2012 Volume 19, Issue 6<br />
READ THE CHATTER ONLINE AT WWW.REDWOODMEADOWS.AB.CA<br />
Br<strong>in</strong>g on summer! The warmer tem-<br />
peratures are f<strong>in</strong>ally here and so are<br />
the many opportunities to volun-<br />
teer, play sports and get <strong>in</strong>volved <strong>in</strong><br />
<strong>our</strong> community. If you enjoy vol-<br />
leyball and would like to meet some<br />
<strong>new</strong> friends, check out page 5 <strong>for</strong><br />
the scoop on adult drop-<strong>in</strong> volley-<br />
ball. Do you dislike driv<strong>in</strong>g to get<br />
y<strong>our</strong> groceries? Many <strong>of</strong> y<strong>our</strong><br />
neighbors do too and have already<br />
started support<strong>in</strong>g local producers<br />
(most <strong>of</strong> whom deliver) listed on<br />
pages 9 and 14. Our brand <strong>new</strong><br />
local primary care cl<strong>in</strong>ic has a <strong>new</strong><br />
SLOW DOWN! The warmer temperatures are here and <strong>our</strong> community’s children are back outdoors on<br />
their bikes and skateboards every day. The speed limit throughout the ENTIRE community is 30km/h<strong>our</strong>.<br />
Please obey the limit—this is <strong>for</strong> everyone’s safety.<br />
The ice is gone and the ramps on<br />
the r<strong>in</strong>k are set <strong>for</strong> another season<br />
<strong>of</strong> board and bike activity! With<br />
the f<strong>in</strong>al <strong>in</strong>stallation <strong>of</strong> equipment<br />
<strong>in</strong> late May, the Skate Park will<br />
keep <strong>us</strong>ers <strong>of</strong> all levels challenged<br />
and hav<strong>in</strong>g a blast.<br />
The RMCA would like to thank the<br />
local crew <strong>of</strong> dads who came out to<br />
put the community park back together.<br />
This a<strong>in</strong>’t no Lego set!<br />
name—read on to f<strong>in</strong>d out what it’s<br />
called and when you can make y<strong>our</strong><br />
first appo<strong>in</strong>tment. Canada Day is<br />
j<strong>us</strong>t around the corner and we need<br />
volunteers. See page 4 <strong>for</strong> details.<br />
The Wild Rose Club is celebrat<strong>in</strong>g<br />
its 25th anniversary—see page 28 to<br />
f<strong>in</strong>d out how they will mark this<br />
special occasion. Don’t <strong>for</strong>get to<br />
jo<strong>in</strong> Mart<strong>in</strong> Parnell this Sunday <strong>for</strong><br />
<strong>our</strong> second annual fun run, brunch<br />
and family-friendly silent auction—<br />
you j<strong>us</strong>t might be able to get Dad<br />
someth<strong>in</strong>g special <strong>for</strong> Father’s<br />
Day—more on page 17.<br />
The Col<strong>in</strong> Rudolph Memorial Skate Park—Now Open!<br />
Thanks to Dan Watson, Bart Frasca,<br />
Dave Dunay, Glen Van Camp,<br />
Trevor Davis, Warren Cleaver, Zak<br />
Schnell and Mark Madeiros. Special<br />
thanks to Megan Bishop <strong>for</strong> feed<strong>in</strong>g<br />
this hard-work<strong>in</strong>g crew!
CHATTER IN THE WOODS<br />
is a monthly, volunteer-managed<br />
publication <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Redwood</strong> <strong>Meadows</strong><br />
Community Association and is distrib-<br />
uted via email to residents<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Redwood</strong> <strong>Meadows</strong> and the<br />
surround<strong>in</strong>g area.<br />
The Chatter is also available onl<strong>in</strong>e at<br />
www.redwoodmeadows.ab.ca.<br />
Receive a l<strong>in</strong>k to the Chatter on the<br />
first day <strong>of</strong> each month by email<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>us</strong> at:<br />
thechatter@redwoodmeadows.ab.ca<br />
A limited number <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>in</strong>ted copies<br />
are available from the Chatter boxes<br />
at <strong>Redwood</strong> Ho<strong>us</strong>e, mailboxes and at<br />
the BCCC <strong>in</strong> Bragg Creek.<br />
Contact the EDITORIAL TEAM at<br />
thechatter@redwoodmeadows.ab.ca<br />
Advertis<strong>in</strong>g Rates<br />
B<strong>us</strong><strong>in</strong>ess Card $25.00/month<br />
Quarter Page $35.00/month<br />
Half Page $50.00/month<br />
Full Page $95.00/month<br />
Payment is required with y<strong>our</strong><br />
advertisement.<br />
Discount rates are <strong>of</strong>fered <strong>for</strong> six-<br />
month or one-year commitments.<br />
The Chatter is pr<strong>in</strong>ted by the<br />
Bragg Creek B<strong>us</strong><strong>in</strong>ess Centre:<br />
403-949-3331<br />
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CLASSIFIEDS<br />
Is y<strong>our</strong> dog on a raw food diet? Would you like some FREE food?<br />
Bison hearts, kidney & tongue FREE to a good raw dog food home.<br />
Naturally raised & drug free meat., call 403-949-2879<br />
Interested <strong>in</strong> scrapbook<strong>in</strong>g? Whether you're a pro, or j<strong>us</strong>t wonder<strong>in</strong>g<br />
what to do with all <strong>of</strong> those old photos on y<strong>our</strong> computer, this group<br />
is <strong>for</strong> you. J<strong>us</strong>t a chance to hang out and scrapbook together. Email<br />
Faith at faith-miller@hotmail.com.<br />
Position wanted as live-<strong>in</strong> caregiver: 2 years <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
experience, CPR and first aid tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g, references available, call<br />
587-892-1781 or email ulz_nouvelle@yahoo.com.ph<br />
For sale:<br />
� crib with mattress and l<strong>in</strong>ens<br />
� play pen<br />
� chang<strong>in</strong>g table<br />
� Peg Perego stroller with clip on car seat<br />
� umbrella stroller<br />
� high chair<br />
� Britax car seat<br />
� girl’s clothes: baby to size 3-4<br />
� other misc items<br />
If <strong>in</strong>terested <strong>in</strong> above items, call Kasia at (403) 949-4994.<br />
For sale:<br />
� Two wooden espresso colored bar stools with backrest. Orig<strong>in</strong>ally<br />
from Ikea, no longer available. Seat height 29” from floor. Metal<br />
plated foot rest, excellent condition and com<strong>for</strong>table! $60 <strong>for</strong><br />
the pair. Email carol@scarratt.org or call 949-2238.<br />
� Two Enviro Cycle rotat<strong>in</strong>g composters—the Cadillac <strong>of</strong> composters!<br />
Easy to rotate <strong>for</strong> perfect mix and air circulation. Buy <strong>new</strong> at<br />
$199, will sell both <strong>for</strong> $150. Email carol@scarratt.org or call 949-<br />
2238.<br />
� Three-tiered white shelv<strong>in</strong>g unit with yellow frame sides from<br />
Ikea. 42” tall x 32” long x 16” wide with two shelves 12” deep.<br />
Email carol@scarratt.org or call 949-2238.
TOWN COUNCIL NEWS<br />
Emergency Plann<strong>in</strong>g is <strong>in</strong> Place <strong>for</strong> Possible Spr<strong>in</strong>g Flood<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Council has reviewed the townsite plan <strong>in</strong> the event<br />
<strong>of</strong> spr<strong>in</strong>g flood<strong>in</strong>g. We feel we are ready <strong>for</strong> the potential<br />
emergency with personnel and proper equipment<br />
<strong>in</strong> place. We do ask that all residents add the<br />
townsite <strong>of</strong> <strong>Redwood</strong> <strong>Meadows</strong> as a follow on y<strong>our</strong><br />
Twitter and Facebook accounts as we will be send<strong>in</strong>g<br />
out any urgent messages via social media. We will<br />
also be <strong>us</strong><strong>in</strong>g the town website, mass email and even<br />
regular mail and phone calls if necessary. Hopefully,<br />
we will escape the flood threat this year, but if flood<strong>in</strong>g<br />
happens, we are prepared.<br />
You may have noticed some work be<strong>in</strong>g done to the<br />
water pipes throughout the townsite. Leaks have<br />
been detected, and crews are work<strong>in</strong>g to p<strong>in</strong>po<strong>in</strong>t the<br />
problem spots and make repairs. Some <strong>of</strong> the digg<strong>in</strong>g<br />
will have to take place <strong>in</strong> July and Aug<strong>us</strong>t when the<br />
water table is lower.<br />
We apologize <strong>for</strong> any <strong>in</strong>convenience, but the work is<br />
essential <strong>for</strong> the betterment <strong>of</strong> the community.<br />
There's still no <strong>of</strong>ficial word on when Eastl<strong>in</strong>k will be<br />
upgrad<strong>in</strong>g their services <strong>in</strong> the town. We have been<br />
told that the plan is to <strong>in</strong>stall fibre optic cable to <strong>in</strong>crease<br />
<strong>in</strong>ternet speed and improve cable.<br />
As I write this, work has started on the <strong>in</strong>stallation <strong>of</strong><br />
the skateboard park <strong>in</strong> the hockey r<strong>in</strong>k. A special<br />
thank-you to all the volunteers who helped out. <strong>Redwood</strong><br />
<strong>Meadows</strong> is a better community thanks to all<br />
<strong>our</strong> volunteers. The skateboard park should be up<br />
and runn<strong>in</strong>g by the time you read this.<br />
Council meet<strong>in</strong>gs are held on the first and third<br />
Wednesday <strong>of</strong> each month at the town <strong>of</strong>fice, and everyone<br />
is welcome to attend. This month's meet<strong>in</strong>gs are<br />
set <strong>for</strong> June 6 th and 20 th.<br />
Darcy Curle, Councilor<br />
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REDWOOD MEADOWS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION<br />
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3<br />
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat<br />
Right To<br />
Play Fun<br />
Run &<br />
RMCA<br />
Brunch<br />
4<br />
10 11<br />
17 18<br />
24 25<br />
Fitness 9am<br />
TKD 7pm<br />
TKD 7pm<br />
TKD 7pm<br />
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5<br />
Fitness 6:30pm<br />
12<br />
Fitness 6:30pm<br />
19<br />
Fitness 6:30pm<br />
REDWOOD HOUSE<br />
JUNE 2012<br />
6<br />
ZUMBA 6:30pm<br />
13<br />
ZUMBA 6:30pm<br />
Council 7pm<br />
VERGE Perma-<br />
culture<br />
Walk-About<br />
20<br />
ZUMBA 6:30pm<br />
7<br />
KINDERMUSIK<br />
9:30am<br />
Fitness 6:30pm<br />
TKD 7pm<br />
14<br />
Fitness 6:30pm<br />
TKD 7pm<br />
21<br />
Fitness 6:30pm<br />
TKD 7pm<br />
1<br />
Fitness 9am<br />
8<br />
Fitness 9am<br />
15<br />
Bulk Buy Pick<br />
Up 6-7pm<br />
BANDED PEAK<br />
GRAD NIGHT<br />
26 27 28 29 30<br />
22<br />
2<br />
9<br />
16<br />
23
THANK YOU ADMAKI, FROM THE<br />
Do you have an excit<strong>in</strong>g story to share<br />
with the community?<br />
Send it to <strong>us</strong> at ...<br />
thechatter@redwoodmeadows.ab.ca<br />
REDWOOD MEADOWS SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE<br />
The RMSC has a <strong>new</strong> look! Actually, it is not a <strong>new</strong> look per se, but it is <strong>our</strong> first-ever look … and we love it! Great big<br />
thanks to Tanya and Mark Kamachi <strong>of</strong> AdMaki <strong>for</strong> creat<strong>in</strong>g this fantastic logo.<br />
We th<strong>in</strong>k it says it all - a tree with a ho<strong>us</strong>e <strong>in</strong>side it, j<strong>us</strong>t like <strong>our</strong> wonderful <strong>for</strong>ested community. The ho<strong>us</strong>e can also be<br />
viewed as an arrow, which signifies growth, change and mov<strong>in</strong>g <strong>for</strong>ward (and is also connected to the recycle logo). By<br />
hav<strong>in</strong>g the tree shape as the foc<strong>us</strong> (and larger than the ho<strong>us</strong>e), this logo communicates that <strong>our</strong> community's priority is<br />
preserv<strong>in</strong>g the natural ecosystem that we call home.<br />
Let <strong>us</strong> know what you th<strong>in</strong>k! Email s<strong>us</strong>ta<strong>in</strong>ableredwood@gmail.com<br />
CHATTER IN THE WOODS, June 2012 7
Follow<strong>in</strong>g <strong>our</strong> recent “Name the Cl<strong>in</strong>ic” Children’s Contest, Mounta<strong>in</strong> Wood Health Services is pleased to<br />
announce <strong>our</strong> <strong>new</strong> name!<br />
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“Care <strong>in</strong> the Creek Health Cl<strong>in</strong>ic”<br />
First place: Kieran Brown <strong>of</strong> <strong>Redwood</strong> <strong>Meadows</strong>.<br />
Second Place: Michela & Elle Rae <strong>of</strong> Spr<strong>in</strong>gbank<br />
Third Place: Tianna Starn<strong>in</strong>o <strong>of</strong> W<strong>in</strong>tergreen<br />
Gift certificates from local bookstore The Best Little Wordho<strong>us</strong>e <strong>in</strong> the West <strong>for</strong> $50, $25 and $25 respectively<br />
will be awarded! Congratulations to <strong>our</strong> w<strong>in</strong>ners and a big thank you to everyone who participated!
<strong>Redwood</strong> <strong>Meadows</strong> Community Bulk Buy Program<br />
Support the local food<br />
movement by vot<strong>in</strong>g<br />
with y<strong>our</strong> pocketbook!<br />
You can show y<strong>our</strong><br />
support <strong>for</strong> local farmers<br />
through bulk buy<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Stock y<strong>our</strong> freezer<br />
<strong>for</strong> barbeque season,<br />
order freshly ground pastry fl<strong>our</strong> to make beautiful<br />
fruit pies (with fruit from Spud, <strong>of</strong> c<strong>our</strong>se), or order<br />
nuts and dried fruits from Gra<strong>in</strong>works <strong>for</strong> hearty,<br />
healthy trail mix to keep you go<strong>in</strong>g on summer<br />
hikes. Bulk food order<strong>in</strong>g is easier than ever. If you<br />
haven’t registered with the program, email Shana at<br />
shana@barb<strong>our</strong>welsh.com to receive emails rem<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>g<br />
you when to place y<strong>our</strong> order. Then simply go to<br />
www.redwoodmeadows.ca and follow the<br />
“S<strong>us</strong>ta<strong>in</strong>ability” l<strong>in</strong>k to the bulk buy <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation.<br />
J<strong>us</strong>t <strong>in</strong> case you missed it, you may also wish to<br />
check out the local food producers list on page 14 <strong>for</strong><br />
even more local products and services available <strong>in</strong><br />
<strong>our</strong> area. Eat well!<br />
Producer Products Discount Contact Order<br />
by<br />
Hoven Farms Organic, grass 13% www.hovenfarms.com Friday,<br />
fed, naturally<br />
raised beef<br />
June 8th Bowden<br />
Chicken<br />
Naturally<br />
raised chicken,<br />
turkey, eggs<br />
Gra<strong>in</strong>works Organic gra<strong>in</strong>s,<br />
fl<strong>our</strong>, beans and<br />
bak<strong>in</strong>g products<br />
Avalon<br />
Orchards<br />
Pesticide-free<br />
fruit, (some organic),homemade<br />
jellies and<br />
dried fruit<br />
Spud Organic produce<br />
and groceries<br />
10% www.bowdenfarmfreshchicken.com Friday,<br />
June 8 th<br />
Wholesale www.gra<strong>in</strong>works.com Friday,<br />
June<br />
15 th<br />
$25 <strong>of</strong>f first<br />
3 orders;<br />
free delivery<br />
on orders<br />
over $45<br />
No preordersavailable<br />
www.spud.ca Order<br />
when<br />
you like<br />
The Chatter <strong>in</strong> the Woods welcomes y<strong>our</strong> letters, articles, advertisements and<br />
Delivery date<br />
Friday, June<br />
15th between<br />
6 -7 pm at<br />
<strong>Redwood</strong><br />
Ho<strong>us</strong>e<br />
Same<br />
2-3 b<strong>us</strong><strong>in</strong>ess<br />
days<br />
Available to<br />
purchase at<br />
bulk delivery<br />
on June 15 th, 6<br />
-7 pm<br />
Delivery to<br />
y<strong>our</strong> door<br />
notices <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>terest to <strong>our</strong> community members. Deadl<strong>in</strong>e <strong>for</strong> submissions is the 15th <strong>of</strong> the month prior to publication.<br />
Email thechatter@redwoodmeadows.ab.ca.<br />
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RM SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE<br />
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Community Walkabout<br />
with Verge Permaculture<br />
Jo<strong>in</strong> Rob Avis, from Verge Permaculture, <strong>for</strong> a<br />
practical disc<strong>us</strong>sion about the concept <strong>of</strong><br />
permaculture as we visit different sites on a walk<br />
through <strong>our</strong> community. Learn what possibilities<br />
exist <strong>for</strong> the application <strong>of</strong> permaculture pr<strong>in</strong>ciples<br />
<strong>for</strong> y<strong>our</strong> own home and yard!<br />
*Dress <strong>for</strong> the weather, as we will go ra<strong>in</strong> or sh<strong>in</strong>e!*<br />
Where: t<strong>our</strong> beg<strong>in</strong>s and ends at <strong>Redwood</strong> Ho<strong>us</strong>e<br />
When: Wednesday, June 13 th from 6-9:30 pm<br />
Registration: $20 per person; call Wanda at<br />
<strong>Redwood</strong> townsite <strong>of</strong>fice, at 949-3563 or email at<br />
wurbanowicz@redwoodmeadows.ab.ca<br />
Brought to you by the <strong>Redwood</strong> <strong>Meadows</strong> S<strong>us</strong>ta<strong>in</strong>ability Committee and Verge Permaculture
After two and half years <strong>of</strong> plann<strong>in</strong>g, negotiat<strong>in</strong>g and<br />
hold<strong>in</strong>g <strong>our</strong> vision <strong>of</strong> a local primary care option <strong>for</strong><br />
<strong>our</strong> community, y<strong>our</strong> Mounta<strong>in</strong> Woods Health Services<br />
Board is delighted to announce to the greater<br />
Bragg Creek and area residents that we have an open<strong>in</strong>g<br />
date <strong>for</strong> <strong>our</strong> <strong>new</strong> ‘family care centre’ – the <strong>new</strong><br />
Premier’s moniker <strong>for</strong> local primary care cl<strong>in</strong>ics!<br />
The <strong>new</strong>ly built-out cl<strong>in</strong>ic at 20 White Avenue<br />
(occupy<strong>in</strong>g ½ the space <strong>of</strong> the current pharmacy <strong>in</strong><br />
the Village Market Mall) will be handed over to <strong>our</strong><br />
physicians on July 1 st, 2012. Dur<strong>in</strong>g the month <strong>of</strong> July,<br />
cl<strong>in</strong>ic staff will be b<strong>us</strong>y sett<strong>in</strong>g up equipment,<br />
tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g on procedures and EMR’s (electronic medical<br />
records) and tak<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>itial appo<strong>in</strong>tments <strong>for</strong> patient<br />
visits.<br />
Patient visits are slated to beg<strong>in</strong> Aug<strong>us</strong>t 6 th. The <strong>new</strong><br />
telephone number that prospective patients can call<br />
to schedule appo<strong>in</strong>tments <strong>for</strong> Aug<strong>us</strong>t and beyond<br />
will be announced when it is available.<br />
Our <strong>new</strong> facility will be called “Care <strong>in</strong> the Creek’<br />
Family Care Centre. The name was selected by the<br />
MWHS board from the entrants to a contest extended<br />
to local schoolchildren. Kieran Brown <strong>of</strong> <strong>Redwood</strong><br />
<strong>Meadows</strong> was the author <strong>of</strong> the w<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g name.<br />
Sharon thanked all entry participants, especially runners<br />
up Michela & Elle Rae <strong>of</strong> Spr<strong>in</strong>gbank, and<br />
‘Docs <strong>in</strong> the Creek” is a reality!<br />
Kieran Brown, resident <strong>of</strong> <strong>Redwood</strong> <strong>Meadows</strong>, w<strong>in</strong>ner <strong>of</strong> the<br />
MWHS cl<strong>in</strong>ic nam<strong>in</strong>g competition with MWHS board members<br />
Sharon Bayer and Andi Gabb.<br />
Tianna Starn<strong>in</strong>o <strong>of</strong> W<strong>in</strong>tergreen, say<strong>in</strong>g she was delighted<br />
to see <strong>our</strong> young community members take<br />
the <strong>in</strong>itiative to become <strong>in</strong>volved <strong>in</strong> the nam<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong><br />
their family care centre. A grand open<strong>in</strong>g ceremony<br />
is be<strong>in</strong>g planned <strong>for</strong> early Fall…..watch <strong>for</strong> announcements<br />
relative to this event <strong>in</strong> the press and on <strong>our</strong><br />
website.<br />
All enquiries may be sent to mounta<strong>in</strong>woodshealth@gmail.com<br />
and additional <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation regard<strong>in</strong>g<br />
progress and the ongo<strong>in</strong>g fundrais<strong>in</strong>g campaign<br />
can be found at<br />
www.mounta<strong>in</strong>woodshealth.com.<br />
Open Ho<strong>us</strong>es <strong>for</strong> future plann<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> Bragg Creek Community Centre and Site<br />
Sunday, June 17th: 12:00 to 3:00<br />
Wednesday, June 20th: 5:00 to 8:00<br />
The site <strong>of</strong> Bragg Creek Community Centre and facilities has served <strong>us</strong> well but is gett<strong>in</strong>g a little worn and<br />
<strong>in</strong> need <strong>of</strong> renovation. The Bragg Creek Community Association has set up a Physical Site Development<br />
Plan Committee to vision the future <strong>of</strong> this site and the Bragg Creek facilities. This month the committee is<br />
host<strong>in</strong>g 2 open ho<strong>us</strong>e seek<strong>in</strong>g community and <strong>us</strong>er consultation and comments on the conceptual draw<strong>in</strong>gs<br />
<strong>for</strong> this site. Physical Site Development Plan Committee members- Robert Sadee, Mike Wattam, Stella<br />
George, Sandra Pelkey, Mike Medwid, Candace Perko, Michelle Shewchuk, Jason Curtis- will be available<br />
to speak to the ideas represented <strong>in</strong> the conceptual draw<strong>in</strong>gs. Y<strong>our</strong> feedback will be collected and <strong>in</strong>corporated<br />
as the BCCA moves <strong>for</strong>ward <strong>in</strong> develop<strong>in</strong>g a vision <strong>for</strong> <strong>our</strong> Centre’s future.<br />
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RM SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE<br />
great day!<br />
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Earth Day 2012— Thank You Volunteers!<br />
When you add it all up, it really is<br />
extraord<strong>in</strong>ary how much people<br />
power is required to pull <strong>of</strong>f a fantastic<br />
community event. The <strong>Redwood</strong><br />
<strong>Meadows</strong> S<strong>us</strong>ta<strong>in</strong>ability<br />
Committee (RMSC) is a core group<br />
<strong>of</strong> six dedicated <strong>in</strong>dividuals, but it<br />
took almost thirty to make this a<br />
First <strong>of</strong> all, this event would never have happened<br />
without the vision, hard work and dedicated h<strong>our</strong>s<br />
<strong>of</strong> committee head, Shana Barb<strong>our</strong>-Welsh. Many<br />
thanks go to the rest <strong>of</strong> the committee <strong>for</strong> their support<br />
and contributions - Ann Sullivan, Wanda Urbanowicz,<br />
Flora Giesbrecht, Mike Brown and Cather<strong>in</strong>e<br />
Watson.<br />
The <strong>Redwood</strong> <strong>Meadows</strong> S<strong>us</strong>ta<strong>in</strong>ability Committee (RMSC) would like to announce the w<strong>in</strong>ners <strong>of</strong> the priz-<br />
es <strong>for</strong> participat<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> <strong>our</strong> Waste Management and Recycl<strong>in</strong>g Survey <strong>in</strong> April.<br />
Congratulations go to Rollie Nichol and Julie Kavanagh who each won a $50<br />
gift certificate <strong>for</strong> d<strong>in</strong>ner <strong>in</strong> Bragg Creek.<br />
Thank you to all <strong>of</strong> you who took the time to complete <strong>our</strong> survey. Analysis <strong>of</strong><br />
the data has commenced and will be available by the end <strong>of</strong> summer.<br />
Next, here is a list <strong>of</strong> all the f<strong>in</strong>e people who <strong>of</strong>fered<br />
their help and gave <strong>of</strong> their time:<br />
Sandra Mart<strong>in</strong>, Vivienne Beisel, Christ<strong>in</strong>e Acton,<br />
Megan Bishop, Cat Dunay, Ruby Norrie, Shannon<br />
and Tessa Kaltenbrunner, Joan Dixon, Kari Kostyan,<br />
Jess Macht, Adam Williams, John Welsh, Rebecca<br />
Larocque, Natasha Barrie, Faith Miller and Jola Muran.<br />
F<strong>in</strong>ally, thanks to the young folk, <strong>our</strong> earth-lov<strong>in</strong>g<br />
volunteers <strong>of</strong> the future (and present!) – Mairenn,<br />
Darian, Rachael, Olivia, Sonya and the Spr<strong>in</strong>gbank<br />
Cubs. Surely we have missed a few <strong>of</strong> you, and we<br />
apologize, but thank you too!! Hope to see you next<br />
year.<br />
Wanda Urbanowicz<br />
RMSC Member<br />
The <strong>Redwood</strong> <strong>Meadows</strong> S<strong>us</strong>ta<strong>in</strong>ability Committee has created a <strong>new</strong> book and film<br />
library with titles that foc<strong>us</strong> on current and pert<strong>in</strong>ent issues related to s<strong>us</strong>ta<strong>in</strong>ability<br />
(<strong>of</strong> c<strong>our</strong>se!!). All titles can be accessed from <strong>Redwood</strong> Ho<strong>us</strong>e, Monday to Friday from<br />
9am to 4pm.<br />
Loans will be based on an hon<strong>our</strong> system, so there are no fees <strong>in</strong>volved, but please make sure you sign<br />
items out and br<strong>in</strong>g them back <strong>in</strong> the allotted time (if items are not returned, fees will apply so that we can<br />
purchase a replacement).<br />
Book loan: 2 weeks<br />
Film loan: 3 days<br />
If you have any related books or films you would like to donate to <strong>our</strong> library, please contact Shana at<br />
shana@barb<strong>our</strong>welsh.com or phone 949-2490.
Residents <strong>of</strong> <strong>Redwood</strong> <strong>Meadows</strong>/Bragg Creek:<br />
Our names are Alexa T., Madison M. and Keely A.<br />
We are three 11- and 12-year-olds who go to Spr<strong>in</strong>gbank<br />
Middle School. We are do<strong>in</strong>g a project to raise<br />
$25,000 <strong>for</strong> Easter Seals Camp Horizon, a camp <strong>for</strong><br />
persons with disabilities j<strong>us</strong>t outside Bragg Creek.<br />
We decided that half <strong>of</strong> the money we raised would<br />
go towards updat<strong>in</strong>g and renovat<strong>in</strong>g the camp, and<br />
the other half would go towards keep<strong>in</strong>g up the 50<br />
percent subsidy <strong>for</strong> campers who can’t af<strong>for</strong>d to pay<br />
the entire registration fee. Some <strong>of</strong> you may have<br />
seen <strong>us</strong> <strong>in</strong> the <strong>new</strong>spaper or at tables at local events.<br />
You may also have heard about <strong>us</strong> from y<strong>our</strong> friends<br />
or family, or seen <strong>our</strong> video at www.<strong>in</strong>diegogo.com.<br />
What you may not know is that we made <strong>our</strong> goal! In<br />
fact, we have gone a couple <strong>of</strong> hundred dollars over.<br />
So we wanted to thank you so much <strong>for</strong> all <strong>of</strong> y<strong>our</strong><br />
support dur<strong>in</strong>g <strong>our</strong> project.<br />
A Heartfelt Thanks <strong>for</strong> Community Support<br />
It has been great to have the community beh<strong>in</strong>d <strong>us</strong><br />
throughout <strong>our</strong> campaign. Without you, we would<br />
never have made it this far! No matter how you<br />
helped, donat<strong>in</strong>g $10 or $1,000, email<strong>in</strong>g l<strong>in</strong>ks to people<br />
you know or enc<strong>our</strong>ag<strong>in</strong>g <strong>us</strong>, it’s beca<strong>us</strong>e <strong>of</strong> you<br />
that we succeeded.<br />
So thank you very, very<br />
much <strong>for</strong> all <strong>of</strong> y<strong>our</strong><br />
support and enc<strong>our</strong>agement<br />
throughout all <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>our</strong> project. We really<br />
appreciate it!<br />
Thank you very much <strong>for</strong> all <strong>of</strong> the support from <strong>our</strong><br />
community. You, as a group, are what made this<br />
happen.<br />
Keely Anderson, <strong>Redwood</strong> <strong>Meadows</strong><br />
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LOCAL FOOD PRODUCERS 2012<br />
Ryan’s Honey & Fallen Timber Meadery<br />
Honey & Mead Kev<strong>in</strong> Ryan Water Valley www.fallentimbermeadery.ca<br />
Nathan Ryan (403) 637-2662 <strong>in</strong>fo@fallentimbermeadery.ca<br />
Buckler Farm Charlie Buckler Cochrane www.bucklerfarm.ca<br />
Berries & Vegetables Kim Buckler (403) 932-6097 bucklerfarm@velocitynetworks.ca<br />
W<strong>in</strong>eGlass Ranch Travis Eklund Cochrane www.W<strong>in</strong>eGlassRanchAlberta.com<br />
Beef Kara Eklund (403) 932-5792 w<strong>in</strong>eglassranch@gmail.com<br />
Edith Wearmouth<br />
Lori-Anne Eklund<br />
Lazy JL Ranch Er<strong>in</strong> Butters Cochrane<br />
Beef (403) 932-3449 er<strong>in</strong>.butters@netkaster.ca<br />
Marion ‘s Meal Marion Wearmouth Cochrane<br />
Beef, Lamb, Chicken Eggs, (403) 932-4088 fehrs2@plat<strong>in</strong>um.ca<br />
Vegetables & Lamb<br />
Sundance Fields Clarence Krahn Olds www.sundancefields.com<br />
CSA Vegetables, Chickens, Ingrid Krahn (403) 335-9102 sundancefields@gmail.com<br />
Eggs & Pork Aleah Krahn<br />
Uncle Bernie’s Bernie Pagenkopf Airdrie www.albertafarmraisedelk.com<br />
Elk, Bison, turkey, chicken L<strong>in</strong>da Pagenkopf (403) 935-4907 rvwapiti@efirehose.net<br />
(403) 975-4907<br />
Buffalo Horn Ranch Judy & Peter Haase Olds www.buffalohornranch.ca<br />
Bison (403) 556-2567 peter@buffalohornranch.ca<br />
Sunworks Farm Sheila Hamilton Armena www.sunworksfarm.com<br />
Chicken, Eggs, Pork, Duck, (780) 672-9799 <strong>in</strong>fo@sunworksfarm.com<br />
Geese, Beef & Bison<br />
Right Off the Farm Will & Laurel Cochrane farmgirl@velocitynetworks.ca<br />
Beef Pederson (403) 932-6352<br />
Help<strong>in</strong>g Hands Cochrane<br />
Bernie’s Bakery Bernhard Fortner Twisted Basil Leslie Thorson<br />
(403) 932-9066 (403) 932-6727 www.twistedbasil.ca<br />
N<strong>our</strong>ish Whole Jackie Skrypnek Cochrane Butchery Madele<strong>in</strong>e Du Toit<br />
Health (403) 932-4096 (403)981-3300 www.cochranebutchery.com<br />
www.n<strong>our</strong>ishwholehealth.ca
Developed by pr<strong>of</strong>essionals at the Harvard Medical School, the goal <strong>of</strong> the program is to<br />
help girls stay healthy and confident by teach<strong>in</strong>g healthy attitudes and behaviors about<br />
eat<strong>in</strong>g, exercise, and body image. Girls will explore a variety <strong>of</strong> topics: self and body<br />
acceptance, media literacy and ways to counter unhealthy media messages, how to respond<br />
to teas<strong>in</strong>g and bully<strong>in</strong>g based on weight, techniques <strong>for</strong> deal<strong>in</strong>g with stress, the<br />
power <strong>of</strong> positive th<strong>in</strong>k<strong>in</strong>g and action, and the importance <strong>of</strong> healthy relationships.<br />
Thursday, June 28 – Friday, June 29 at <strong>Redwood</strong> Ho<strong>us</strong>e<br />
11:00am -3:30pm<br />
� parents, sibl<strong>in</strong>gs, and girls <strong>in</strong> the community enter<strong>in</strong>g grade 4 and 5 welcome <strong>for</strong> a shar<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> learn<strong>in</strong>g at 3:00pm on<br />
Friday.<br />
Program Cost: $85.00 (some scholarship assistance available based on need)<br />
Facilitator: Jenny Hogg Ashwell.<br />
To register and <strong>for</strong> more <strong>in</strong>fo contact jennygerda@yahoo.ca by June 24, 2012<br />
NOTE: Space is limited to approx. 12 girls<br />
FULL OF OURSELVES<br />
A Wellness Program<br />
To Advance Girl Power, Health, and Leadership<br />
For girls enter<strong>in</strong>g Grades 6, 7, and 8<br />
CHATTER IN THE WOODS, June 2012 15
Native Plants: Better <strong>for</strong> the Environment, Less Work <strong>for</strong> Gardeners<br />
In May, the <strong>Redwood</strong> <strong>Meadows</strong> S<strong>us</strong>ta<strong>in</strong>ability Committee<br />
(RMSC), <strong>in</strong> partnership with the Alberta Native<br />
Plant Council and Rocky View County, held a<br />
native and <strong>in</strong>vasive plant species sem<strong>in</strong>ar to help<br />
educate residents about the importance <strong>of</strong> garden<strong>in</strong>g<br />
with native plants and avoid<strong>in</strong>g the <strong>us</strong>e <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>vasive<br />
plant species. The sem<strong>in</strong>ar was also part <strong>of</strong> the<br />
RMSC's goal <strong>of</strong> achiev<strong>in</strong>g Audubon International<br />
Green Neighb<strong>our</strong>hood certification by br<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong>g a<br />
foc<strong>us</strong> <strong>of</strong> native landscap<strong>in</strong>g to <strong>our</strong> community.<br />
Invasive species are considered those that are not<br />
native to an area, have been <strong>in</strong>troduced (<strong>us</strong>ually <strong>for</strong><br />
ornamental reasons), and thrive to such a degree<br />
that they severely outcompete native species. Typically,<br />
they grow aggressively <strong>in</strong> the absence <strong>of</strong> natural<br />
controls and adversely impact native habitats.<br />
These species fall <strong>in</strong>to two categories:<br />
prohibited noxio<strong>us</strong> – known to be detrimental to<br />
human or animal health or the general environment;<br />
landowners are required to eradicate these<br />
weeds under the prov<strong>in</strong>cial Weed Act ; locally, this<br />
<strong>in</strong>cludes species such as Spotted Knapweed, Orange<br />
Hawkweed and St. John’s Wort<br />
noxio<strong>us</strong> – also detrimental to human/animal<br />
health and the environment, but only need to be<br />
controlled (not eradicated), <strong>us</strong>ually by prevent<strong>in</strong>g<br />
seed production or transport <strong>of</strong> seeds <strong>in</strong> substances<br />
such as hay or dirt; <strong>in</strong>cludes the Canada Thistle<br />
and Ox-Eye Daisy.<br />
Native species, on the other hand, are those that<br />
have evolved over time and have become adapted to<br />
<strong>our</strong> local climate and soil conditions. They grow<br />
well and easily <strong>in</strong> <strong>our</strong> green spaces, requir<strong>in</strong>g little,<br />
if any, additional help. (In fact, beca<strong>us</strong>e they are so<br />
perfectly suited, any extra “food” applied to y<strong>our</strong><br />
garden ends up help<strong>in</strong>g y<strong>our</strong> weeds the most!)<br />
Plants are natural s<strong>our</strong>ces <strong>of</strong> food and shelter <strong>for</strong><br />
many liv<strong>in</strong>g creatures. From an ecological perspective,<br />
animals and other critters follow the plants they<br />
require to survive, so if native plants are abundant,<br />
so will be the other liv<strong>in</strong>g th<strong>in</strong>gs that depend on<br />
them <strong>for</strong> their survival.<br />
Native plants need less water, fewer chemicals<br />
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(which means less pollution enter<strong>in</strong>g <strong>our</strong> natural<br />
systems), less work to help them grow, and less<br />
ma<strong>in</strong>tenance; they can save you a lot <strong>of</strong> time, fr<strong>us</strong>tration<br />
and money. Most importantly, they support the<br />
natural ecology <strong>of</strong> the area. Additionally, support<strong>in</strong>g<br />
native plant growers helps to support local b<strong>us</strong><strong>in</strong>ess,<br />
as these species are not well <strong>of</strong>fered at conventional<br />
garden centres.<br />
There are several native plant growers operat<strong>in</strong>g<br />
with<strong>in</strong> a short drive to <strong>Redwood</strong>. The follow<strong>in</strong>g<br />
were presenters at <strong>our</strong> sem<strong>in</strong>ar, <strong>of</strong>fer a wide variety<br />
<strong>of</strong> native plants, and are amaz<strong>in</strong>g res<strong>our</strong>ces <strong>for</strong><br />
plant<strong>in</strong>g y<strong>our</strong> own native garden:<br />
Wild About Flowers – located <strong>in</strong> Turner Valley;<br />
www.wildaboutflowers.ca<br />
Bow Po<strong>in</strong>t Nursery – located <strong>in</strong> Spr<strong>in</strong>gbank;<br />
www.bowpo<strong>in</strong>tnursery.com<br />
Eastern Slopes Rangeland Seeds – located <strong>in</strong><br />
Cremona<br />
www.nativeplantproducer-esrs.com<br />
The Alberta Native Plant Council is another great<br />
res<strong>our</strong>ce to check out at www.anpc.ab.ca.<br />
To plant a native garden, follow these simple steps:<br />
Site evaluation – determ<strong>in</strong>e sun, dra<strong>in</strong>age,<br />
shade and slope aspects <strong>of</strong> the site<br />
Plant preference – decide on what k<strong>in</strong>d <strong>of</strong><br />
plants you want: shrubs, biennials, etc.<br />
Plant characteristics – look <strong>in</strong>to the height,<br />
width, time <strong>of</strong> flower<strong>in</strong>g, fall col<strong>our</strong>, etc.<br />
Special features – consider bloom time, attraction<br />
to poll<strong>in</strong>ators, deer resistance, etc.<br />
The native grower websites above will allow you to<br />
f<strong>in</strong>d all the <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation you need to fulfill these f<strong>our</strong><br />
steps when you select a species <strong>of</strong> choice. Us<strong>in</strong>g these<br />
res<strong>our</strong>ces will make it easy <strong>for</strong> you to plant y<strong>our</strong><br />
own native garden that will thrive without a lot <strong>of</strong><br />
work from you and which will help to support the<br />
natural systems <strong>in</strong> <strong>our</strong> area.<br />
Shana Barb<strong>our</strong>-Welsh, RMSC
For more <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation on <strong>in</strong>vasive plants and how to control them, go to:<br />
� Rocky View County - www.rockyview.ca/weeds<br />
� Alberta Invasive Plant Council - www.<strong>in</strong>vasiveplants.ab.ca<br />
� Government <strong>of</strong> Alberta - www.agric.gov.ab.ca/app21/<strong>in</strong>fopage?cat1=Diseases%<br />
2FInsects%2F%20Pests&cat2=Weeds<br />
<strong>Redwood</strong> <strong>Meadows</strong> Updater<br />
Want to know what’s go<strong>in</strong>g on <strong>in</strong> y<strong>our</strong> community?<br />
Sign up <strong>for</strong> the <strong>Redwood</strong> <strong>Meadows</strong> Updater<br />
and keep up-to-date with the local scene.<br />
You’ll receive notice <strong>of</strong> issues and upcom<strong>in</strong>g events by email.<br />
To register <strong>for</strong> the <strong>Redwood</strong> <strong>Meadows</strong> Updater, send an email to: adm<strong>in</strong>@redwoodmeadows.ab.ca.<br />
HELP OUR MAN IN A MILLION, RAISE A MILLION!<br />
$1 million, 5 years, 10 quests,<br />
20,000 children<br />
In 2010, as part <strong>of</strong><br />
“Marathon Quest 250,” Mart<strong>in</strong><br />
Parnell ran 250 marathons<br />
<strong>in</strong> one year. His objective<br />
was to raise $250,000 <strong>for</strong><br />
the humanitarian organization<br />
Right to Play. By March<br />
2011, he had raised $322,000.<br />
This amount helped 6,400<br />
children.<br />
In June 2011, Parnell travelled to Ben<strong>in</strong> <strong>in</strong> West Africa<br />
and visited several schools that <strong>us</strong>e the RTP programs.<br />
While participat<strong>in</strong>g with the children <strong>in</strong> sport<br />
and activity-based games, Parnell was able to see the<br />
power <strong>of</strong> play-based learn<strong>in</strong>g. Return<strong>in</strong>g to Canada,<br />
he realized that he wanted to do more. With this <strong>in</strong><br />
m<strong>in</strong>d, he came up with “Quests <strong>for</strong> Kids,” <strong>in</strong> which<br />
he will attempt to complete 10 Quests <strong>in</strong> 5 years and<br />
raise $1 million <strong>for</strong> RTP, which will consequently<br />
benefit 20,000 children.<br />
Jo<strong>in</strong> Mart<strong>in</strong> Parnell and the RMCA on Sunday, June<br />
3 rd <strong>for</strong> <strong>our</strong> second annual fun run, brunch and family<br />
-friendly silent auction and hear more about Mart<strong>in</strong>‘s<br />
great mission and how y<strong>our</strong> family can have a part<br />
<strong>in</strong> help<strong>in</strong>g 20,000 children!<br />
Y<strong>our</strong> $50 tax-deductible donation gives one child a<br />
Right To Play program <strong>for</strong> one year.<br />
You do not have to collect pledges! All registrants are<br />
eligible <strong>for</strong> draw prizes and to bid on super auction<br />
items. Learn more about Right to Play and Mart<strong>in</strong>’s<br />
Quest <strong>for</strong> Kids mission.<br />
Bid on super Father’s Day gifts like Breakfast with<br />
Mart<strong>in</strong> followed by a run <strong>in</strong> a fav<strong>our</strong>ite <strong>location</strong>. A<br />
signed 250 Quest cap is <strong>in</strong>cluded as a special memento!<br />
All proceeds <strong>in</strong> aid <strong>of</strong> Right to Play and <strong>Redwood</strong><br />
<strong>Meadows</strong> Children’s Programm<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Download y<strong>our</strong> registration <strong>for</strong>m at<br />
www.redwoodmeadows.ab.ca and register today!<br />
Please contact Carol@Scarratt.org to learn how you<br />
can help with this great community event.<br />
CHATTER IN THE WOODS, June 2012 17
Volunteer Pr<strong>of</strong>ile: Travis Hurst—Help<strong>in</strong>g out on the Play<strong>in</strong>g Field<br />
When you meet Travis<br />
Hurst, you may not immediately<br />
“get” his sense <strong>of</strong><br />
humor. He has a dry, sarcastic<br />
wit that can be hard<br />
to catch, but once you do,<br />
you might not be able to<br />
stop laugh<strong>in</strong>g. Take, <strong>for</strong><br />
example, this volunteer<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>ile. Beca<strong>us</strong>e <strong>of</strong> his<br />
b<strong>us</strong>y schedule and<br />
dedication to his two<br />
L-R: Lucas, Travis and Adam Hurst<br />
toddler boys, I emailed<br />
Travis a list <strong>of</strong> questions about his volunteer coach<strong>in</strong>g<br />
to tackle <strong>in</strong> his spare time. He emailed back hilario<strong>us</strong>,<br />
made-up answers, jok<strong>in</strong>g that w<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g was<br />
everyth<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Of c<strong>our</strong>se, he th<strong>in</strong>ks j<strong>us</strong>t the opposite. He spends<br />
three nights a week coach<strong>in</strong>g his boys and a slew <strong>of</strong><br />
other <strong>Redwood</strong> <strong>Meadows</strong> kids <strong>in</strong> both t-ball and soccer.<br />
“I want to be <strong>in</strong>volved with Lucas and Adam’s<br />
extra-curricular activities,” he says. “I hope I never<br />
miss one <strong>of</strong> their games.”<br />
Travis has an enth<strong>us</strong>iasm <strong>for</strong> volunteer<strong>in</strong>g and, true<br />
to his personality, sees the humor <strong>in</strong> coach<strong>in</strong>g little<br />
kids.<br />
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He thought it was funny when a team <strong>of</strong> 6 to 10 kids<br />
all went their own way at practice.<br />
“Dur<strong>in</strong>g play a couple <strong>of</strong> kids would sit <strong>in</strong> the net,<br />
one or two would stand with their parents, one<br />
would run the opposite direction from the play and<br />
two would be chas<strong>in</strong>g the ball.”<br />
Travis works <strong>for</strong> the Energy Res<strong>our</strong>ces Conservation<br />
Board. In his spare time he emphasizes family,<br />
church, and the outdoors. “I th<strong>in</strong>k outdoor play is<br />
very important <strong>for</strong> kids,” he says. “Through organized<br />
sports, kids learn to work as a team, hopefully<br />
learn to play sports, build confidence and meet other<br />
kids.”<br />
He also th<strong>in</strong>ks the <strong>Redwood</strong> <strong>Meadows</strong> spr<strong>in</strong>g sports<br />
program is a great way <strong>for</strong> parents to meet other parents.<br />
But, if you happen to meet Travis on the field, I<br />
recommend you take his advice: “Don’t take me serio<strong>us</strong>ly.”<br />
There are many ways to volunteer <strong>in</strong> <strong>Redwood</strong><br />
<strong>Meadows</strong>. Right now, the RMCA is look<strong>in</strong>g <strong>for</strong> Canada<br />
Day volunteers. If you’d like to help, email redwoodvolunteer@gmail.com.<br />
Support a Local Rider <strong>in</strong> the Ride to Conquer Cancer<br />
On the weekend <strong>of</strong> June 23 and 24, 2012, more than<br />
2,000 riders are expected to be on the road, cycl<strong>in</strong>g<br />
220 kilometres along the majestic Rocky Mounta<strong>in</strong>s<br />
from Calgary to Cha<strong>in</strong> Lakes and back <strong>in</strong> the third<br />
annual Ride to Conquer Cancer.<br />
Every rider will have raised a m<strong>in</strong>imum <strong>of</strong> $2,500 <strong>for</strong><br />
the Alberta Cancer Foundation and its research <strong>for</strong><br />
treatment and a cure <strong>for</strong> this disease. I am registered<br />
this year and look<strong>in</strong>g <strong>for</strong>ward to the ride.<br />
I have a personal fundrais<strong>in</strong>g goal <strong>of</strong> $3,000. If you<br />
normally make charitable contributions, please consider<br />
support<strong>in</strong>g my fundrais<strong>in</strong>g ef<strong>for</strong>t.<br />
Simply visit conquercancer.ca or follow the l<strong>in</strong>k to<br />
my personal page to see the event <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation: Click<br />
here to visit my personal page.<br />
Faith McLean<br />
Click on the donate button, enter my name, and you<br />
will be directed to the area where you can donate<br />
onl<strong>in</strong>e, or if you want, a <strong>for</strong>m can be pr<strong>in</strong>ted out and<br />
you can send <strong>in</strong> y<strong>our</strong> donation. Every penny <strong>of</strong> y<strong>our</strong><br />
donation goes to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, and<br />
you will be issued a tax receipt.<br />
If you choose to donate to the Alberta Cancer Foundation<br />
by support<strong>in</strong>g my fundrais<strong>in</strong>g ef<strong>for</strong>t <strong>for</strong> this<br />
ride, then I thank you immensely. You can contact me<br />
via email at nrjee@hotmail.com.<br />
Aga<strong>in</strong>, thank you <strong>for</strong> y<strong>our</strong> support.<br />
Nick Chodyka<br />
2012 Enbridge Rider to Conquer Cancer
CHATTER IN THE WOODS, June 2012 19
FOR REDWOOD HOUSE<br />
20 CHATTER IN THE WOODS, June 2012<br />
Get y<strong>our</strong> next party bounc<strong>in</strong>g with a Bounce Ho<strong>us</strong>e rental!<br />
Reserve by email <strong>in</strong>fo@bouncecountry.ca or call 403-613-8191<br />
F<strong>in</strong>d <strong>us</strong> onl<strong>in</strong>e: www.bouncecountry.ca<br />
www.facebook.com/bouncecountry<br />
KANANASKIS COUNTRY CHRISTMAS<br />
IN REDWOOD 2012 – BOOKING NOW!<br />
21st Annual Sale - Save the date!<br />
FRIDAY EVENING SALE & RESIDENTS’ RECEPTION<br />
Friday, Nov. 16, 6 - 9 PM<br />
Saturday, Nov. 17 & Sunday, Nov. 18<br />
H<strong>our</strong>s: 10 AM - 5 PM<br />
TWO GREAT LOCATIONS<br />
Please contact one <strong>of</strong> the co-ord<strong>in</strong>ators listed below to receive<br />
<strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation <strong>for</strong> the venue <strong>of</strong> y<strong>our</strong> choice<br />
Contact Carol Scarratt at 403-949-2238 or email carol@scarratt.org<br />
FOR REDWOOD MEADOWS GOLF COURSE CLUBHOUSE<br />
Contact Val Brown at 403-991-2092 or email at vlb@live.ca<br />
We are very proud to cont<strong>in</strong>ue the traditions <strong>of</strong> past years and also <strong>in</strong>troduce <strong>new</strong> vendors, merchandise<br />
and activities <strong>for</strong> the 2012 Christmas season. Early-bird discount rate <strong>in</strong> effect until June 30 th on book<strong>in</strong>gs.<br />
Call now to reserve y<strong>our</strong> space!
Try an Orienteer<strong>in</strong>g Cl<strong>in</strong>ic <strong>for</strong> Free <strong>in</strong> <strong>Redwood</strong> <strong>Meadows</strong><br />
Last September you may have<br />
noticed a large number <strong>of</strong> people<br />
runn<strong>in</strong>g around <strong>Redwood</strong><br />
<strong>Meadows</strong> with maps and compasses,<br />
try<strong>in</strong>g to f<strong>in</strong>d controls<br />
with orange and white flags.<br />
They were members <strong>of</strong> the Calgary<br />
Orienteer<strong>in</strong>g Club<br />
(http://<br />
orienteer<strong>in</strong>gcalgary.ca/) and they were here <strong>for</strong> their<br />
yearly Club Championships. Orienteer<strong>in</strong>g is a sport<br />
that comb<strong>in</strong>es runn<strong>in</strong>g and navigation. Imag<strong>in</strong>e a<br />
cross-country runn<strong>in</strong>g race where everyone picks his<br />
or her own route. Orienteer<strong>in</strong>g is suitable <strong>for</strong> all ages<br />
and fitness levels. It can be enjoyed as a walk <strong>in</strong> the<br />
woods or as a competitive race comb<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g strategic<br />
th<strong>in</strong>k<strong>in</strong>g, navigation, strength, and high-<strong>in</strong>tensity<br />
cross-country runn<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
On June 20, the Calgary Orienteer<strong>in</strong>g Club will return<br />
<strong>for</strong> one <strong>of</strong> its weekly Wednesday night meets, and<br />
this time we would love it if the community came out<br />
and tried this really fun sport <strong>for</strong> free.<br />
A few weeks ago I had someone attempt to break <strong>in</strong>to<br />
my home <strong>in</strong> <strong>Redwood</strong>—here’s what happened.<br />
I startled awake from a deep sleep by the excited<br />
bark<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> <strong>our</strong> dog. There was someone yank<strong>in</strong>g at<br />
the exterior door which leads directly <strong>in</strong>to <strong>our</strong> bedroom.<br />
Socked and scared, I yelled out “get out <strong>of</strong><br />
here” but it had no effect. Heart pound<strong>in</strong>g as the<br />
person cont<strong>in</strong>ued to try to get <strong>in</strong> I yelled “Get out <strong>of</strong><br />
here, or I will call the police.” A s<strong>of</strong>t voice then said<br />
“Don’t call the police. My name is Angie. It is spelled<br />
A-N-G-I-E.” She was still try<strong>in</strong>g to get <strong>in</strong>, and I didn’t<br />
know if there were others with her.<br />
Summer’s here—lock y<strong>our</strong> doors!<br />
We’ll give anybody who shows up at 6:30 pm at the<br />
skate shack a quick cl<strong>in</strong>ic and then you’ll get a map<br />
and you’re <strong>of</strong>f. All you need to br<strong>in</strong>g is stuff you<br />
would wear when you go runn<strong>in</strong>g and a compass if<br />
you have one (if not, we have plenty to lend out).<br />
Everyone from 5 years and up is welcome, but you’ll<br />
probably want to shadow y<strong>our</strong> younger kids on the<br />
c<strong>our</strong>se.<br />
It will be a great way to look at <strong>our</strong> community from<br />
a whole <strong>new</strong> perspective and f<strong>in</strong>d some spots you<br />
may never have seen be<strong>for</strong>e. We hope to see lots <strong>of</strong><br />
you on the sports field on June 20 between 6:30 and 8<br />
pm!<br />
Eduard Spelier<br />
VP Technical <strong>for</strong> the Calgary Orienteer<strong>in</strong>g Club and<br />
<strong>Redwood</strong> <strong>Meadows</strong> resident<br />
In a stronger tone I yelled “I’m call<strong>in</strong>g the police” at<br />
which po<strong>in</strong>t she stopped, walked <strong>of</strong>f the deck, and<br />
staggered across the lawn, wear<strong>in</strong>g only a th<strong>in</strong> sweater.<br />
The clock showed 5:25 am. With a pound<strong>in</strong>g heart I<br />
phoned 911 and was then connected to Cochrane<br />
RCMP. They said they would send a car <strong>in</strong>to <strong>Redwood</strong><br />
to try to f<strong>in</strong>d her and take her to a shelter. I<br />
hope that happened as it was below zero that morn<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
I was very glad that all the doors were locked<br />
and my guard dog was on duty.<br />
A <strong>Redwood</strong> Resident<br />
CHATTER IN THE WOODS, June 2012 21
NUTRITION<br />
Pre-exercise meal Pre-exercise snack Dur<strong>in</strong>g exercise snack Post-exercise snack<br />
Tuna, cheese, peanut<br />
butter sandwich<br />
Porridge with raisons,<br />
apples & c<strong>in</strong>namon<br />
Pasta & tomato sauce<br />
Fabulo<strong>us</strong> Banana Berry Muff<strong>in</strong>s<br />
Yoghurt & fruit<br />
Cereal & milk<br />
Homemade muff<strong>in</strong><br />
1 cup quick oats<br />
½ cup each unbleached white and whole wheat fl<strong>our</strong>s<br />
¼ cup wheat germ<br />
½ cup sugar<br />
1 ½ tsp bak<strong>in</strong>g powder<br />
1 tsp bak<strong>in</strong>g soda<br />
Healthy Snacks and Water Keep Little Athletes Go<strong>in</strong>g Strong<br />
With the onset <strong>of</strong> warm weather f<strong>in</strong>ally upon <strong>us</strong>, we<br />
break out the lawn chairs to watch the kids play<br />
sports. They run around like crazy people and flop to<br />
the ground afterward to <strong>in</strong>hale a snack provided by<br />
an oblig<strong>in</strong>g parent. However, have you ever really<br />
considered y<strong>our</strong> kid’s sports nutrition?<br />
Kids typically expend upwards <strong>of</strong> 25 percent more<br />
energy than adults when active due to lack <strong>of</strong> coord<strong>in</strong>ation<br />
and economy <strong>of</strong> movement. This could be the<br />
reason parents so <strong>of</strong>ten hear “I’m starv<strong>in</strong>g!” at any<br />
given time <strong>of</strong> day. Consider what and when you feed<br />
y<strong>our</strong> kids to keep hunger at bay.<br />
Pre-exercise snacks should be easily digested and eaten<br />
about an h<strong>our</strong> be<strong>for</strong>e exercise so they don’t sit <strong>in</strong><br />
the stomach. Serve pre-exercise meals 2 to 3 h<strong>our</strong>s<br />
be<strong>for</strong>e game time. Dur<strong>in</strong>g exercise, kids shouldn’t<br />
need anyth<strong>in</strong>g to eat if their session lasts an h<strong>our</strong> or<br />
less. However, longer sessions require some highcarbohydrate,<br />
low-fat choices available to ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong><br />
energy levels, prevent low blood sugar, and promote<br />
per<strong>for</strong>mance. Bags <strong>of</strong> chips, chocolate bars, and sugary<br />
treats are not optimal choices as they don’t <strong>of</strong>fer<br />
adequate n<strong>our</strong>ishment or serve to ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong> energy<br />
levels dur<strong>in</strong>g activity.<br />
22 CHATTER IN THE WOODS, June 2012<br />
Diluted fruit juice<br />
Dried or fresh fruit<br />
M<strong>in</strong>i bagel<br />
Fresh fruit<br />
Nuts & raisons<br />
Pancakes<br />
Homemade muff<strong>in</strong><br />
Mix dry & wet <strong>in</strong>gredients separately, comb<strong>in</strong>e and fold <strong>in</strong> berries. Bake 20 m<strong>in</strong>utes at 375”C or until a toothpick comes<br />
out clean. Makes 12 yummy muff<strong>in</strong>s. Recipe slightly stolen from Looneyspoons by Janet & Greta Podleski<br />
½ tsp salt (sea salt please)<br />
1 ½ cup mashed ripe banana<br />
1 egg<br />
After exercise, the aim is to rehydrate and replace energy<br />
losses. Post-exercise snacks and meals can determ<strong>in</strong>e<br />
how fast y<strong>our</strong> little athletes recover. Ensure they<br />
eat someth<strong>in</strong>g with<strong>in</strong> a half h<strong>our</strong> <strong>of</strong> f<strong>in</strong>ish<strong>in</strong>g their<br />
session. Fruit right away is ideal as it is juicy, high <strong>in</strong><br />
fibre, and full <strong>of</strong> antioxidants. However, research <strong>in</strong>dicates<br />
that tak<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> a little prote<strong>in</strong> with some carbohydrate<br />
enhances recovery time, so make sure that a<br />
more substantial snack or meal is taken with<strong>in</strong> about<br />
two h<strong>our</strong>s post-exercise.<br />
F<strong>in</strong>ally, hydrate! Kids sweat less than adults, become<br />
hotter, and succumb to heat faster, and they <strong>of</strong>ten<br />
don’t respond to thirst signals. Enc<strong>our</strong>ag<strong>in</strong>g water<br />
<strong>in</strong>take throughout the day, dr<strong>in</strong>k<strong>in</strong>g a glass <strong>of</strong> water<br />
be<strong>for</strong>e exercise, and topp<strong>in</strong>g up with dr<strong>in</strong>ks about<br />
every 15 m<strong>in</strong>utes and after exercise will prevent dehydration.<br />
Kids don’t need sports dr<strong>in</strong>ks <strong>for</strong> hydration;<br />
water or diluted fruit juice is j<strong>us</strong>t f<strong>in</strong>e. This article was<br />
written with kids <strong>in</strong> m<strong>in</strong>d but the concepts here apply to<br />
adults too!<br />
¼ cup melted butter<br />
1 cup blueberries<br />
Cathleen Fisher<br />
Holistic Nutritionist & Fitness Pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
www.fitnutrition.ca
Bragg Creek Ladies Auxiliary – Local Heroes Work Hard <strong>for</strong> Community<br />
The Bragg Creek Ladies Auxiliary, a fundrais<strong>in</strong>g arm<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Bragg Creek Community Association (BCCA),<br />
is a group <strong>of</strong> impressive and dedicated women who<br />
make genero<strong>us</strong> f<strong>in</strong>ancial and service contributions to<br />
<strong>our</strong> community. This small group <strong>of</strong> local unsung heroes<br />
works hard to serve Bragg Creek and surround<strong>in</strong>g<br />
communities.<br />
“These community-m<strong>in</strong>ded women really want to<br />
make a difference,” said Ladies Auxiliary Vice President<br />
Jane Preb<strong>us</strong>hewsky. S<strong>in</strong>ce 2002, the organization<br />
has donated over $18,000 to local groups and the<br />
BCCA. Money raised has helped landscape and provide<br />
supplies <strong>for</strong> the community centre as well as<br />
support events like Bragg Creek Days and the Easter<br />
pancake breakfast. Local organizations such as the<br />
Bragg Creek Food Bank, Bragg Creek Community<br />
Church, Bragg Creek Per<strong>for</strong>m<strong>in</strong>g Arts, Bragg Creek<br />
Hockey, and the Bragg Creek Community K<strong>in</strong>dergarten<br />
have also benefitted from their fundrais<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
The Ladies Auxiliary has also donated to the <strong>Redwood</strong><br />
<strong>Meadows</strong> Fire Department, Camp Horizon,<br />
Banded Peak School, Junior Forest Wardens, Seniors<br />
Ho<strong>us</strong><strong>in</strong>g, Stars, 4-H, Brownies, Girl Guides, Scouts,<br />
and Beavers.<br />
The group helped provide a life-sav<strong>in</strong>g legacy to the<br />
community by pay<strong>in</strong>g half <strong>of</strong> the cost <strong>of</strong> the defibrillator<br />
located <strong>in</strong> the Bragg Creek Community Centre.<br />
In their role as a service organization, the Bragg<br />
Creek Ladies Auxiliary also provides and serves refreshments<br />
at every memorial service and funeral<br />
held at the community centre. Every November 11,<br />
the ladies provide and serve food at the Bragg Creek<br />
Remembrance Day Luncheon. “Remembrance Day is<br />
near and dear to all <strong>of</strong> <strong>us</strong> as it supports <strong>our</strong> veterans,”<br />
said Ladies Auxiliary President Julie Handrahan. “It’s<br />
a way to give back beca<strong>us</strong>e if it wasn’t <strong>for</strong> <strong>our</strong> veterans,<br />
we wouldn’t have the world we have today.”<br />
Founded <strong>in</strong> 1958, The Bragg Creek Ladies Auxiliary<br />
began as a group <strong>of</strong> women work<strong>in</strong>g to support community<br />
<strong>in</strong>itiatives. In the 1990s the auxiliary boasted<br />
100 members; now j<strong>us</strong>t 14 ladies cont<strong>in</strong>ue the group's<br />
work. “We need <strong>new</strong> members. We have to cont<strong>in</strong>ue<br />
the legacy that started back <strong>in</strong> 1958,” said Handrahan.<br />
Each year the group organizes a major fundraiser. In<br />
recent years, they have hosted a Valent<strong>in</strong>e’s dance,<br />
two Western dances, a Caribbean Calypso, and<br />
Shanghi Nights. “When so few <strong>of</strong> <strong>us</strong> band together<br />
and pull <strong>of</strong>f amaz<strong>in</strong>g events, it’s a real accomplishment,”<br />
said Handrahan. The ladies <strong>in</strong> the group have<br />
<strong>for</strong>med life-long friendships through the organization.<br />
“[It] allows me to be part <strong>of</strong> fundrais<strong>in</strong>g events<br />
and part <strong>of</strong> people’s lives <strong>in</strong> this community,” said<br />
Preb<strong>us</strong>hewsky. “These ladies are amaz<strong>in</strong>g,” said<br />
Handrahan. “We s<strong>in</strong>cerely care <strong>for</strong> each other and<br />
we’d all band together to help one another if asked.”<br />
“I jo<strong>in</strong>ed to meet people and my life has never been<br />
the same,” adds Preb<strong>us</strong>hewsky. “I’ve never had<br />
friendships like the ones I made through the Ladies<br />
Auxiliary.”<br />
Preb<strong>us</strong>hewsky says that volunteer<strong>in</strong>g <strong>for</strong> the Ladies<br />
Auxiliary is a way to help make this community a<br />
better place to live. “We all have a responsibility to<br />
the community we live <strong>in</strong> beca<strong>us</strong>e if we don’t do<br />
someth<strong>in</strong>g, no one will.”<br />
In 2013, they hope to host a Maritime Kitchen Party<br />
Lobster D<strong>in</strong>ner with Newfoundland m<strong>us</strong>ic and danc<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
The June 2012 meet<strong>in</strong>g will be a s<strong>us</strong>hi night, hosted<br />
by Red Seal Chef Prem S<strong>in</strong>gh, who will teach members<br />
how to make s<strong>us</strong>hi. The group meets every 3 rd<br />
Wednesday at 7 pm at the Bragg Creek Community<br />
Centre. The annual membership fee is $5. For more<br />
<strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation, please contact Julie at 403-949-5514 or<br />
Jane at 403-949-3262.<br />
Carmen Solana-Mart<strong>in</strong><br />
Do you have a story to share with the <strong>Redwood</strong> <strong>Meadows</strong>/Bragg Creek community?<br />
Send it to <strong>us</strong> at thechatter@redwoodmeadows.ab.ca<br />
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CHATTER IN THE WOODS, June 2012 25
Last month I got so worked up about corn and genetically<br />
modified foods that I completely <strong>for</strong>got to<br />
get excited about local producers, <strong>of</strong> which there are<br />
many. Carrots, oats, canola, chicken, bison, beef –<br />
we have a relatively wide range <strong>of</strong> delicio<strong>us</strong> made-<strong>in</strong><br />
-Alberta options. I have to say, though, that I'd sure<br />
miss apples and citr<strong>us</strong> fruits on a 100-mile diet.<br />
What if you took th<strong>in</strong>gs one step further than buy<strong>in</strong>g<br />
locally and grew y<strong>our</strong> own food? Or baked y<strong>our</strong><br />
own bread? Or gathered honey from the hives <strong>in</strong><br />
y<strong>our</strong> backyard? Changes like that require more than<br />
a pass<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>terest <strong>in</strong> food; they could require a complete<br />
lifestyle overhaul. Rob Avis <strong>of</strong> Verge Permaculture<br />
(vergepermaculture.ca), who spoke at <strong>Redwood</strong><br />
Ho<strong>us</strong>e <strong>in</strong> early May about his s<strong>us</strong>ta<strong>in</strong>able home <strong>in</strong><br />
southeast Calgary, has made those changes and then<br />
some. He and his family have trans<strong>for</strong>med their Forest<br />
Lawn property <strong>in</strong>to an urban garden and a model<br />
<strong>of</strong> s<strong>us</strong>ta<strong>in</strong>able liv<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
But <strong>of</strong> all the amaz<strong>in</strong>g th<strong>in</strong>gs Rob said about worm<br />
compost<strong>in</strong>g (a great option where we live, by the<br />
way), greenho<strong>us</strong>e-build<strong>in</strong>g, soil-enhanc<strong>in</strong>g, and generally<br />
decreas<strong>in</strong>g one's footpr<strong>in</strong>t on the Earth, the<br />
comment that most hit home with me was: “Start<br />
from where you are, and don't feel guilty.”<br />
Not all <strong>of</strong> <strong>us</strong> have the time, skill or <strong>in</strong>cl<strong>in</strong>ation to<br />
make huge changes <strong>in</strong> <strong>our</strong> lives. Too <strong>of</strong>ten we look at<br />
all the th<strong>in</strong>gs we could or should be do<strong>in</strong>g and we<br />
get overwhelmed, throw up <strong>our</strong> hands <strong>in</strong> despair,<br />
and give up. Or is that j<strong>us</strong>t me...? At the moment,<br />
eat<strong>in</strong>g locally and s<strong>us</strong>ta<strong>in</strong>ably is almost a fr<strong>in</strong>ge<br />
movement, but it seems to be ga<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g momentum.<br />
If you want to start small <strong>in</strong> y<strong>our</strong> local food <strong>in</strong>itiative<br />
(my specialty, as someone who can't see the big picture<br />
<strong>for</strong> the details), here are a few ideas.<br />
Get <strong>in</strong>volved <strong>in</strong> the research and plann<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> a <strong>new</strong><br />
community greenho<strong>us</strong>e. The <strong>Redwood</strong> <strong>Meadows</strong><br />
S<strong>us</strong>ta<strong>in</strong>ability Committee (RMSC) is gather<strong>in</strong>g the<br />
names <strong>of</strong> people who share an <strong>in</strong>terest <strong>in</strong> community<br />
garden<strong>in</strong>g and would like to see a greenho<strong>us</strong>e <strong>in</strong> the<br />
neighb<strong>our</strong>hood.<br />
26 CHATTER IN THE WOODS, June 2012<br />
Build y<strong>our</strong> own Local Food Cha<strong>in</strong><br />
The project is still <strong>in</strong> its<br />
early stages, but if you<br />
would like to jump <strong>in</strong><br />
and help <strong>in</strong> some way,<br />
whether as a researcher,<br />
gardener or allround<br />
helper, contact<br />
Shana Barb<strong>our</strong>-Welsh<br />
at 949-2490.<br />
Maybe you're more <strong>in</strong>terested <strong>in</strong> eat<strong>in</strong>g someone<br />
else's good food than <strong>in</strong> grow<strong>in</strong>g y<strong>our</strong> own. If so,<br />
check out the list <strong>of</strong> local producers <strong>in</strong> the Chatter<br />
this month on page 14. The list was compiled by<br />
Mireille Hamel, a Cochrane woman with a keen <strong>in</strong>terest<br />
<strong>in</strong> support<strong>in</strong>g local producers and build<strong>in</strong>g<br />
community. It <strong>in</strong>cludes s<strong>our</strong>ces <strong>for</strong> berries, vegetables,<br />
honey, beef, bison, chicken and more.<br />
This might be the month <strong>for</strong> you to try <strong>Redwood</strong>'s<br />
bulk buy program, details <strong>of</strong> which are also <strong>in</strong> this<br />
edition <strong>of</strong> the Chatter. Stock up on organic gra<strong>in</strong>s,<br />
beans, nuts and bak<strong>in</strong>g supplies as well as local and<br />
ethically raised chicken, bison, beef and eggs.<br />
If you like to spend time <strong>in</strong> the kitchen – and you'd<br />
better if you bought all those bak<strong>in</strong>g supplies! – you<br />
might like eat<strong>in</strong>gfromthegroundup.com. This site<br />
has recipes, tips and tricks <strong>for</strong> mak<strong>in</strong>g everyth<strong>in</strong>g<br />
you can th<strong>in</strong>k <strong>of</strong> from scratch, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g butter, yogurt<br />
(<strong>in</strong> a slow cooker), granola bars and vanilla extract.<br />
The author <strong>of</strong> the site recently released a book,<br />
her first, called The Homemade Pantry, <strong>in</strong> which she<br />
describes how to make everyday foods and processed<br />
foods from scratch. Toaster pastries will probably<br />
never be good <strong>for</strong> you, but the homemade version<br />
has to be more nutritio<strong>us</strong> than Pop Tarts!<br />
And one last th<strong>in</strong>g that you can't do until later this<br />
summer. Get <strong>in</strong>volved <strong>in</strong> the Calgary Urban Harvest<br />
project calgaryharvest.com), <strong>in</strong> which you can volunteer<br />
to pick fruit from trees registered <strong>in</strong> the program.<br />
Crabapple jelly, anyone?<br />
Ann Sullivan
Who can believe it is May already – where did the<br />
year go? And what wonderful weather we had – <strong>of</strong>f<br />
and on, <strong>of</strong> c<strong>our</strong>se. Typical May weather <strong>in</strong> the Creek!<br />
With the school year almost over May brought more<br />
th<strong>in</strong>gs about spr<strong>in</strong>g, a celebration <strong>for</strong> Moms, and f<strong>in</strong>al<br />
field trips.<br />
The Pre-K<strong>in</strong>dergarten Class spent time learn<strong>in</strong>g<br />
about ponds and the th<strong>in</strong>gs that live <strong>in</strong> them <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g<br />
frogs and fish. Parents, watch out <strong>for</strong> any creatures<br />
hid<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> the pockets <strong>of</strong> pants! The importance<br />
<strong>of</strong> seeds and how they grow <strong>in</strong>to trees and plants<br />
was also disc<strong>us</strong>sed.<br />
The Junior K<strong>in</strong>dergarten children spent most <strong>of</strong> May<br />
study<strong>in</strong>g animals as they planned <strong>for</strong> their trip to the<br />
zoo. A trip to the zoo is always a fun time and both<br />
parents and children enjoyed the adventure. Thank<br />
you to all the volunteers who helped make this trip<br />
possible. These children also spent May complet<strong>in</strong>g<br />
their Jolly Phonics program.<br />
K<strong>in</strong>dergarten children had a fabulo<strong>us</strong> project this<br />
month. They received their Pa<strong>in</strong>ted Lady Butterfly<br />
larvae and were able to observe them sp<strong>in</strong> cocoons<br />
and turn <strong>in</strong>to butterflies which will be released <strong>in</strong><br />
June. Fairy Tales and Folk Tales were also a foc<strong>us</strong> <strong>in</strong><br />
May where children were enc<strong>our</strong>aged to act out familiar<br />
tales. May also saw two field trips <strong>for</strong> the children<br />
– a trip to the zoo at the beg<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> May (a<br />
success despite the damp weather!) and a trip to the<br />
Children’s Festival. Once aga<strong>in</strong>, thank you to the staff<br />
and volunteers <strong>for</strong> mak<strong>in</strong>g these trips so much fun.<br />
The K<strong>in</strong>dergarten class also conducted some work<br />
this month and learned about rhym<strong>in</strong>g, phonemic<br />
awareness, and word recognition while study<strong>in</strong>g<br />
their Fairy Tales. In math they cont<strong>in</strong>ued their count<strong>in</strong>g,<br />
match<strong>in</strong>g, sort<strong>in</strong>g, and pattern<strong>in</strong>g skills.<br />
All <strong>of</strong> the children at The Little Schoolho<strong>us</strong>e made<br />
The Little Schoolho<strong>us</strong>e<br />
May News 2012<br />
Mother’s Day extra special by provid<strong>in</strong>g a concert <strong>of</strong><br />
songs followed by cupcakes. It was a wonderful ceremony<br />
that brought more than one tear to a mother’s<br />
eye. The wonderful crafts presented to each Mom<br />
were the ic<strong>in</strong>g on the cupcake. Thank you Miss Kimberly,<br />
Miss Jude, and Miss Gloria <strong>for</strong> putt<strong>in</strong>g together<br />
such a memorable event.<br />
The General Meet<strong>in</strong>g held <strong>in</strong> May brought <strong>in</strong> <strong>new</strong><br />
board members who are eager to make <strong>our</strong> Little<br />
Schoolho<strong>us</strong>e even better than it already is! Thank you<br />
to the past board members <strong>for</strong> y<strong>our</strong> contributions<br />
and congratulations to the <strong>new</strong> board.<br />
May also brought some sad <strong>new</strong>s as we learned that<br />
Miss Kimberly would not be com<strong>in</strong>g back to the<br />
school <strong>in</strong> the Fall. We wish Miss Kimberly all the best<br />
<strong>in</strong> her future endeav<strong>our</strong>s and thank her <strong>for</strong> the time<br />
she spent teach<strong>in</strong>g and enrich<strong>in</strong>g the lives <strong>of</strong> <strong>our</strong> children.<br />
Thank you.<br />
The Little Schoolho<strong>us</strong>e <strong>of</strong>fers classes <strong>for</strong> 3 year olds<br />
(Pre K<strong>in</strong>dergarten), 4 year olds (Junior K<strong>in</strong>dergarten)<br />
and K<strong>in</strong>dergarten. The K<strong>in</strong>dergarten class is held on<br />
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00am to 3:00pm, the<br />
Junior K<strong>in</strong>dergarten class is on Mondays, Wednesdays,<br />
and Fridays from 9:00 – 11:30am, and the Pre-<br />
K<strong>in</strong>dergarten class is on Mondays and Wednesdays<br />
from 1:00pm – 3:00pm.<br />
Fall 2012 registration <strong>for</strong> K<strong>in</strong>dergarten, Junior K<strong>in</strong>dergarten<br />
and Pre-K<strong>in</strong>dergarten is ongo<strong>in</strong>g. For more<br />
<strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation about <strong>our</strong> programs and how to register,<br />
please check out <strong>our</strong> website at<br />
www.thelittleschoolho<strong>us</strong>e.ca<br />
Carmen Ryan (Parent)<br />
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WILD ROSE SENIORS<br />
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Wild Rose Seniors Club—Celebrat<strong>in</strong>g 25 Years!<br />
As you may already know, <strong>our</strong> club is celebrat<strong>in</strong>g its 25 th Anniversary this year. A reunion<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>for</strong>mer and current members is planned <strong>for</strong> September 23 rd at <strong>Redwood</strong><br />
Ho<strong>us</strong>e. Attendance is by <strong>in</strong>vitation only, so if you are a <strong>for</strong>mer member and would like<br />
to attend please contact <strong>us</strong> through the <strong>Redwood</strong> <strong>Meadows</strong> <strong>Townsite</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice to receive a<br />
personal <strong>in</strong>vite.<br />
The club’s <strong>in</strong>augural meet<strong>in</strong>g was held <strong>in</strong> the home <strong>of</strong> Don & Marg McKeague and was<br />
presided over by the first President Mike Magn<strong>us</strong>son. At its <strong>for</strong>mation, there were 20<br />
members 55+, who came together to enjoy each others’ company, play<strong>in</strong>g bridge, and<br />
shar<strong>in</strong>g d<strong>in</strong>ners.<br />
To quote a Newsletter Release October 23, 1987 the Club was <strong>in</strong>tended to “provide the opportunity <strong>for</strong> social,<br />
cultural, educational, and sport<strong>in</strong>g activities.” The current age <strong>for</strong> membership is 50+.<br />
In 1987, <strong>Redwood</strong> Ho<strong>us</strong>e had not yet been completed so members took turns host<strong>in</strong>g meet<strong>in</strong>gs and d<strong>in</strong>ners at<br />
each others’ homes. In 1991, Phase I <strong>of</strong> <strong>Redwood</strong> Ho<strong>us</strong>e was completed so that the club was able to move <strong>in</strong>to<br />
its current <strong>location</strong> <strong>in</strong> the Wild Rose Room. Over the years the club has been <strong>in</strong>volved <strong>in</strong> many diverse activities<br />
such as plant<strong>in</strong>g flower beds around the community and enc<strong>our</strong>ag<strong>in</strong>g residents to beautify their homes.<br />
This activity was highlighted <strong>in</strong> 1999 when as part <strong>of</strong> the celebration <strong>of</strong> the ‘International Year <strong>of</strong> the Older<br />
Person’; their logo was designed and planted <strong>in</strong> flowers at the entrance to <strong>Redwood</strong> Ho<strong>us</strong>e. It was a beautiful<br />
sight if you recall it.<br />
The Wild Rose Club has existed <strong>for</strong> 25 years as a result <strong>of</strong> the enth<strong>us</strong>iasm, hard work and dedication <strong>of</strong> its<br />
members. Our weekly C<strong>of</strong>fee and Muff<strong>in</strong>s social time Wednesdays at 10:00 am at the Wild Rose Room will<br />
resume October 10, 2012. We welcome those 50+ to jo<strong>in</strong> <strong>us</strong> <strong>for</strong> refreshments and consider becom<strong>in</strong>g members.<br />
Our membership dues are quite reasonable and can be prorated <strong>for</strong> <strong>new</strong> members. Membership provides access<br />
to club out<strong>in</strong>gs and pot luck d<strong>in</strong>ners, <strong>for</strong> example <strong>our</strong> fall d<strong>in</strong>ner <strong>in</strong> October and <strong>our</strong> Christmas d<strong>in</strong>ner<br />
<strong>in</strong> early December. Our club can only cont<strong>in</strong>ue to survive through the <strong>in</strong>flux <strong>of</strong> <strong>new</strong> members. You are cordially<br />
<strong>in</strong>vited to f<strong>in</strong>d out more about <strong>us</strong> and consider be<strong>in</strong>g part <strong>of</strong> <strong>our</strong> next quarter century!<br />
Contributed by Jim Arnett<br />
Chair, 25 th Anniversary Event Committee
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FITNESS<br />
The Chatter <strong>in</strong> the Woods welcomes y<strong>our</strong><br />
30 CHATTER IN THE WOODS, June 2012<br />
Fitness: Embrace y<strong>our</strong> Mediocrity and Move on<br />
Were you one <strong>of</strong> those naturally gifted athletes <strong>in</strong><br />
school? You know, the ones who were adored by<br />
gym teachers and admired by fellow students? The<br />
ones who tra<strong>in</strong>ed hard dur<strong>in</strong>g the week and competed<br />
on weekends? No? Me neither. As I recall, my<br />
childhood exercise consisted <strong>of</strong> rid<strong>in</strong>g my bike to the<br />
candy store or walk<strong>in</strong>g to Patty-Ann's ho<strong>us</strong>e to play<br />
<strong>in</strong> her basement.<br />
Okay, I did play soccer – not that well – and compete<br />
<strong>in</strong> track and field. But I never considered myself a<br />
skilled athlete, j<strong>us</strong>t someone with a lot <strong>of</strong> energy to<br />
burn. The good <strong>new</strong>s about hav<strong>in</strong>g a less-than-stellar<br />
athletic background is that I have no glory days to<br />
look back on. There's noth<strong>in</strong>g but fitness mediocrity<br />
to live up to now.<br />
On the other end <strong>of</strong> the spectrum, a friend <strong>of</strong> m<strong>in</strong>e<br />
competed at a high level <strong>in</strong> martial arts all through<br />
school. As an adult, she could also ski, bike, swim,<br />
run and climb better than most women I know. But<br />
she only ever compares herself to her younger, fitter,<br />
faster self – and she always comes up short. She's still<br />
fitter than most women her age, but that's not good<br />
enough.<br />
If you're like my friend, still compar<strong>in</strong>g y<strong>our</strong>self unfav<strong>our</strong>ably<br />
to the glory days <strong>of</strong> y<strong>our</strong> youth, well, enjoy<br />
the memories, but if you're not as fit as you once<br />
were, maybe it's time to get over it. Set y<strong>our</strong>self a<br />
<strong>new</strong> goal and get go<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
letters, articles, advertisements and notices <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>in</strong>terest to <strong>our</strong> community members.<br />
Deadl<strong>in</strong>e <strong>for</strong> submissions is the 15th <strong>of</strong> the<br />
month prior to publication.<br />
Send submissions to<br />
thechatter@redwoodmeadows.ab.ca.<br />
The same advice applies to people who weren't jocks<br />
<strong>in</strong> school. Embrace y<strong>our</strong> mediocrity, and then look<br />
<strong>for</strong>ward. F<strong>in</strong>d an activity that you like. It doesn't<br />
have to be pump<strong>in</strong>g iron at the gym or runn<strong>in</strong>g on a<br />
track. J<strong>us</strong>t get mov<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> some way. Challenge y<strong>our</strong>self<br />
to try someth<strong>in</strong>g <strong>new</strong>. Summer is com<strong>in</strong>g, the<br />
perfect time to try hik<strong>in</strong>g, bik<strong>in</strong>g, <strong>in</strong>l<strong>in</strong>e skat<strong>in</strong>g, canoe<strong>in</strong>g,<br />
kayak<strong>in</strong>g...<br />
You're never too old to teach y<strong>our</strong> body <strong>new</strong> tricks,<br />
so get out there and have fun. And maybe get fit <strong>in</strong><br />
the process.<br />
Ann Sullivan<br />
Ann leads fitness classes <strong>for</strong> groups or one on one.<br />
anns@safari.ca or 949-8287<br />
Our volunteer-run <strong>new</strong>sletter is also look<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>for</strong> people to help keep it runn<strong>in</strong>g smoothly.<br />
If you are <strong>in</strong>terested <strong>in</strong> layout, we’d love to<br />
hear from you.<br />
Contact <strong>us</strong> at:<br />
thechatter@redwoodmeadows.ab.ca<br />
or call Ann at 403-949-8287 <strong>for</strong> details.
Name Age C<strong>our</strong>ses Phone<br />
Alexandra Sargent-Lask<strong>in</strong> 13<br />
St. John's Babysitt<strong>in</strong>g & Home<br />
Alone Safely<br />
949-4424<br />
Aly Mohun 15 Red Cross Babysitt<strong>in</strong>g 949-4944<br />
Anita Doglioni Majer 11 St. John’s Babysitt<strong>in</strong>g 949-4120<br />
Bernadetta Mayer 15 Red Cross Babysitt<strong>in</strong>g 949-2416<br />
Brian Goerzen 12 Red Cross Babysitt<strong>in</strong>g 949-0054<br />
Chris Thornton 13 Red Cross Babysitt<strong>in</strong>g 949-4968<br />
Kathleen Griff<strong>in</strong> 14 Red Cross Babysitt<strong>in</strong>g 949-2428<br />
Kathryn Gibbesch 25 Nanny; CPR, babysitt<strong>in</strong>g c<strong>our</strong>se 587-433-8252<br />
Keely Anderson 11 Babysitt<strong>in</strong>g C<strong>our</strong>se 949-8287<br />
Lauren Armeneau 16 Babysitt<strong>in</strong>g C<strong>our</strong>se 949-4119<br />
Logan Schnell 11<br />
Lucy Talman 16<br />
St. John’s Babysitt<strong>in</strong>g, Home<br />
Alone<br />
Home Alone Babysitt<strong>in</strong>g C<strong>our</strong>se<br />
and First Aid<br />
949-2825<br />
949-3785<br />
Megan Harvey 16 Babysitt<strong>in</strong>g C<strong>our</strong>se 949-3110<br />
Natasha Black 14<br />
Qu<strong>in</strong>ta<br />
van der Lee<br />
13<br />
Rachel Holloway 15<br />
Alberta Safety Council Babysitt<strong>in</strong>g<br />
C<strong>our</strong>se (YMCA)<br />
Home Alone, Red Cross<br />
Babysitt<strong>in</strong>g Certificate<br />
St. John’s Babysitt<strong>in</strong>g, Home<br />
Alone c<strong>our</strong>ses<br />
949-3337<br />
949-3510<br />
949-0074<br />
Sabr<strong>in</strong>a Gossel<strong>in</strong>-Epp 11 Babysitt<strong>in</strong>g C<strong>our</strong>se 949-2090<br />
Scott Goerzen 14<br />
<strong>Redwood</strong> <strong>Meadows</strong> Babysitters List<br />
Red Cross Babysitt<strong>in</strong>g Certificate;<br />
backcountry emerg. workshop<br />
949-0054<br />
To have y<strong>our</strong> name added to the babysitter list, email thechatter@redwoodmeadows.ab.ca.<br />
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Unlock<strong>in</strong>g the Doors<br />
To Autism<br />
With<br />
Michelle Lane,<br />
(BA, AMS, MAAA)<br />
The Lane Montessori School<br />
Toronto<br />
To learn more about this amaz<strong>in</strong>g pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
development c<strong>our</strong>se with Michelle or to register,<br />
contact Carol Scarratt at wmtcab@tel<strong>us</strong>.net<br />
or 403.949.2238.<br />
Don’t delay as space is limited with early bird<br />
discount <strong>in</strong> effect.<br />
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Treatment that makes you better:<br />
30 or 60 m<strong>in</strong>ute appo<strong>in</strong>tments, one-on-one, manual therapy.<br />
Private, relax<strong>in</strong>g atmosphere, with friendly, experienced therapists.<br />
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<strong>Look</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>us</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>our</strong> <strong>new</strong> <strong>location</strong> <strong>soon</strong>!<br />
Work<strong>in</strong>g together to meet YOUR needs.<br />
403-949-4008<br />
www.braggcreekphysio.com<br />
Physiotherapy<br />
Massage Therapy<br />
Active Release Techniques (ART)<br />
Acupuncture & IMS<br />
Gait Assessments<br />
Golf Injury Treatment<br />
Fitness Programs & Consult<strong>in</strong>g