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ramsay Community association & HallBoard of Directors & Community Chairs 2006-71136 - 8th St SE T2G 2Z7• T: 403.266.4329 • F: 403.265.4858
Position name contact infoPresident Judy
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Past President Vince Bodnar 266-4329 [email protected]
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Michael Benoit
291-0865 [email protected]
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Shelly Reid 640-7071 [email protected]
Treasurer Heather Tucker
521-0417
Secretary Darren Zacher
668-4522 [email protected]
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Lexie Shmyr 265-4898 [email protected]
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Catherine Cartmill
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Quinton Rafuse
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Complaints about Lilydale smells: • City of Calgary 311 • Alberta Environment 1800-222-6514 • Calgary Health Region 943-8060
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My apologies to those who planned to attend the postponed April 10 meeting with Joe Ceci. We had not confirmed the attendance of our MLA (Jonathan Denis) or MP (Lee Richardson) and so mutually agreed to wait until May or June in hopes of bringing them to the table as well. Unfortunately this was decided after the April newsletter was out.
I did, however, speak again with Ed Rodenburg, President and CEO of Lilydale, to get the facts about the recurring realtor rumour I have heard regarding the relocation of the plant. He confirmed relocating the plant has been a priority since Sept. 2007, and that a Purchase and Sale Agreement was signed, but conditions were not met and thus the sale fell through on March 31. While they continue to actively seek an alternative location, they plan to build a new facility and the approvals process and construction will take some time. Lilydale will not commit to a specific date, only that they have now made this a priority and do not intend to stay in Ramsay. I hope the city will also make this a priority to expedite the process for an appropriate new location. Although the news they will eventu-ally leave may be somewhat comforting, it does not erase the myriad of issues surrounding the outdated facility’s integration within the community at present.
I have also forwarded a list of ongoing concerns directly to
Lilydale that need to be addressed whether the plant relocates or not. These include by-law infractions related to noise com-plaints as well as air quality testing to determine any environ-mental concerns related to slaughterhouse emissions.
I applaud the RCA for the dedication, effort and volunteer time put in regarding Lilydale. I decided to also act indepen-dently with several other residents to further push the issue. Various government agencies have been really remiss at acting on the numerous noise and other by-law and environmental complaints. There is nothing more frustrating than having everyone on the block call 311, CHR, Alberta Environment and then meet with city by-law officers to no avail (over the past four years for me, but many, many years for other weary residents).
I will keep you posted of any further development. I can be contacted at [email protected].
lilydale updateTracey Loston
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RAMSAY COMMUNITY CLEAN-UPSaturday May 3
rd, 2008
9 AM to 2 PM
Location! Location! Location!We have moved to the Hill!
Community Clean-up will be held in the Skating Rink parking lot at Ramsay St and Margaret Ave.
The City of Calgary provides the bins and garbage trucks. A variety of recycling opportunities will also be available. We provide the community effort needed to get
Ramsay ready for summer!Refreshments and Snacks will be provided.
Come for an hour or come for the day. Any and all help is appreciated.
Trucks and trailers are welcome.For more information, contact Brad at 542-3587
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I currently own and operate the Ramsay Dairy/Coffee Bar on MacDonald Ave, and I live in Inglewood. I love the history of our community and I’d like to share some stories from a few weeks back.
A gentleman walked into the shop the other day for a coffee. Many people will sit, and if they are alone, I will strike up a conversation with them. We started talking about the history of the Ramsay Dairy / Coffee Bar, and I was telling him about my great grandfather when he came to town from the ranch to rodeo and sell bulls at the Calgary Bull Sale 92 years ago.
As it turns out, this customer used to stop at the old shop all those years ago, as did my grandpa, my dad, and even us kids. One thing leads to another, and we got to talking about MacLean’s Auction Mart that used to be behind the National Hotel. I was telling him that we used to come to town every Saturday from the ranch when I was a kid, to MacLean’s Auction Sale. Grandpa or dad would go to the Hotel for a beer or two, and I would spend the day buying and selling calves. I would buy a baby calf in the sale, take it around back, clip some hair off it, make it look nice, put a hand-made halter on it, run it through the sale again and double my money. This was a good little venture for a 12-year old kid, I used to make
$25 or $30 dollars a weekend doing this. Turns out this guy used to have a small farm east of the city and he remembers a certain young entrepreneur selling him calves about 35 years ago; he says he got quite the kick out of watching me. I would buy all the calves, keep running the same calves through the sale until I got the price up high enough - well, we laughed and laughed about that.
Then a couple weeks ago, this young lady walks in for a Cappuccino, we talked a little and then she says, ‘come out to the car, there is someone I want you to meet’. Well, I went out, and she introduced me to her grandmother. She and her husband own and operated this place for 25 years, up until 10 years ago. She was so glad that it was still operating, and said she heard about the Milkshakes and will be back for one soon! What a small world.
Some of the stories I hear about Inglewood/ Ramsay and Calgary in general since I have gotten the Ramsay Dairy/Coffee Bar back up and going are so good, wish I could hear more! If any of my fellow readers ever want to tell me a story, email me at [email protected] – or drop by the Dairy Bar for a milkshake or a coffee.
enjoying stoRies oF days gone byBrent Coates
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RAMSAY ROCKS!Sunday, June 22, 2008 • Noon – 5 pm
In the park behind Ramsay SchoolEnjoy Live Music
by the Mocking Shadows, Dave Reid Jazz Quartet,Urban Divide, Neighbourhood Council,
John Rutherford/Tim Williamsand other local groups
Local artistsArt sale by Ramsay Students
Delicious foodLots of Classic CarsHot Air Balloon Rides
Family FunInglewood vs Ramsay soccer games – kids & adults
Want to stay in the loop or volunteer? Join our Ramsay Rocks Facebook page.
Please invite all your friends
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Through an arrangement with the Ramsay School, we have a dedicated crew of parents and children who deliver the newsletter door to door
each month – through all types of weather. They are:• Alice Bateman and her sons, Matthew and Daniel• Tisha McKenna• Cimmeron Meyer• Winnie Longmuir• Laura Fenniak• Trish Boyko• Eva Welyshka delivers to all the businesses in the area.• Fran Dale doesn’t need a stairmaster since she delivers up
and down the stairs of the Co-op Housing.• New Ramsay resident Andie Wolf Leg helped out in April.
Thanks for stepping in at the last moment!If you would like to help out with newsletter delivery, or have any concerns, please contact Beth Carter at [email protected] or 269-4199.
“thank you,” deliveRy cRewBeth Carter
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May 2008Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
27 28 29 30 1May Day
First Thursday
2noon – Asian Heritage celebration
Artpoint Opening
3SPRING CLEAN-UP
Stacy Maddock jewelery sale
4Jane’s Walk – 11am
Asian bus tour
5 6RCA General Meeting 7pm
7 8 9 10Alexandra Running Clinic
Fred’s 50th!
11Mother’s Day
Asian bus tour
12 13 14 15 16 17
18International Museums Day
Asian bus tour
19Victoria Day
20RCA Board Meeting 7 p.m.
21 22Buddha’s Birthday at Glenbow – 12-8
23 24
25Asian bus tour
26 27 28 29 30
Asian Night Market
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LOST! A large painting approx. 5ft. X 5.5ft. during transportation. This artwork was part of a series.
The artist would appreciate any information you could give concerning its whereabouts.
The route taken was from Ramsay to Chinook Center area on slower roads between Macleod and Blackfoot Trail.
The painting is lime green with pink dragons, with white, grey and pinkfoliage and flowers.
The artist is very upset and can afford a reward of $250.
If you have any information regarding this painting please contact Jocelyne at 862-1251
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Ramsay “spRing clean” community clean-upSaturday, May 3rd 9 am - 2 pm at the skating rinkTime to clean our alleys, yards and public spaces! City garbage trucks will take away your trash. There will also be recycling opportunites, and refreshments. For more information contact Brad at 542-3587.
jane’s walk – Ramsay RediscoveRedSunday, May 4th - FREE11 am – Meet in front of Ramsay schoolBeth Carter will lead an informal walking tour around Ramsay – looking at our history, people and places. Jane’s Walk is a coordinated series of free neighbourhood walking tours given by local people who care passionately about where they live, work and play in honour of urbanist and activist Jane Jacobs. Learn more at www.janeswalk.net
Ramsay vs inglewoodThe friendly rivalry with our neighbours continues with a Ramsay/Inglewood Soccer game on June 22nd during Ramsay Rocks. Call Cor at 262-5999 if you are interested in participat-ing.
dinneR with julieDon’t know what to cook for dinner? Check out fellow Ramsay resident Julie van Rosendaal’s blog where she is docu-menting a year in her kitchen. There are lots of great ideas and great photos too. Thanks Julie! http://dinnerwithjulie.com/
Running clubMeet at the Ramsay Dairy Bar Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 am. Longer runs on the weekends. Call Brent at 888-6788.
Ramsay senioRsThe Ramsay Welcome Centre offers a range of enjoyable activ-ities through the week. Come down to play pool on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Whist is played on Tuesdays. A pot-luck supper is held on the 3rd Thursday of each month. For more information, call Roy Braybrook at 262-5650.
nellie bReen playgRound Renewal The fundraising is done, and volunteers are now needed to build this new wheelchair- accessible park/ playground at the corner of 14 Street & St. Monica SE in Inglewood. If you can help for a few hours on June 5-8, please contact Adrienne Weare at 233-9066.
coRRectionsIn the April 2008 edition, Beth Carter wrote the People in Ramsay article rather than Julie Van Rosendaal. Sorry Julie!
spRing FiguRe dRawing sessions at aRtpointArtpoint is holding drop - in Figure Drawing Sessions, on Monday nights from 7 - 10 pm.
happy biRthday to FRedFred Holliss – who kindly donates his graphic design talents to this newsletter each month – is turning 50! Congratulations and thanks for all your hard work!
calgaRy kids oF steelJune 1 at the University of CalgaryKIDS OF STEEL triathlons are designed to offer kids ages 7 - 19 the opportunity to experience the sport of triathlon in a positive environment. The distances are much shorter and most kids are fit enough to finish a KOS triathlon successfully and have fun at the same time. For more information, contact www.trikronos.com/CKOS.htm
lion awaRdsDo you know a person or a group who have undertaken ini-tiatives, on any scale, in support of heritage conservation in Calgary? Nominations are now being accepted by the Calgary Heritage Authority for the 2008 Lion Awards. Nominations must be received by May 30, 2008. For more information and to submit a nomination form please visit: www.calgary.ca/lion-awards
the all canadian kaRate unionRamsay Hall, Tues and Thurs from 6pm-7pm Contact Diana at [email protected] or 366-6887
viRgin Festival calgaRyJune 21 and 22, 2008This high profile festival will play at Fort Calgary – so Ramsay-ites will get to participate even if we don’t get a ticket! A week-end pass is $125 – www.ticketmaster.ca.
aRe you a landloRd?Want to be part of a solution to end family homelessness in our City with the security of knowing your properties and investments will be maintained? Rapid Exit Housing Families is a new innovative provincially funded program to re-house families who are homeless. For more information or to get involved please call 717-0922 or email [email protected]
inteRnational museum’s dayThis year’s theme is Museums as Agents of Social Change. The Glenbow Museum will be offering pay-what-you-can admis-sion and several fun activities. www.glenbow.org
Community TidbitsCommunity Tidbits
ROYAL LEPAGE REAL ESTATE
1. From One Generation to the Next, 2 Full Time Community Realtors committed to you no assistants and hands on service.
2. Life Time member of distinguished Chairman’s Club representing Top 1% in Canada since 1983.
3. Over 500 Corporate clients with Royal LePage Global Relocation Service Global marketing – Royal LePage International Web Site: www.royallepage.ca & www.mls.ca & www.yoki.ca
4. Canada’s Most Referred Realtor Member
5. Royal LePage National Sponsor of Women’s Shelters. We donate a portion of all our commission to Calgary Women’s Shelter BUY OR SELL – Help us open doors, to Mom’s in need who have had doors closed to them. A very worthy cause!!
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Is spring finally here? What better time to think about the joys of curling up with a book on a beautiful spring day. The gift of reading is one of
the greatest predictors of success in school and life. The gate-way to the world is through the pages of a book! At Ramsay School we celebrate and promote the gift of literacy everyday in our work with the students. Your enthusiastic involvement at home builds on their strengths – what you model as a reader will inspire your child to develop their passion to a higher level.
Here are some pointers to keep in mind courtesy of the Calgary Board of Education’s Curriculum Support Language Arts and English department titled “Children and Parents Reading Together”
Reading aloud to your child has many benefits:• It increases your child’s vocabulary• It helps your child build an understand-
ing of how books work• It helps your child learn that reading is
a pleasurable activity• Most important of all, it provides an
opportunity for you to spend quality time with your child
• Read different types of books such as: picture books, information books and nursery rhyme and poetry books
Have you visited your public library late-ly? Do you and your family have a mem-bership card? Did you know that they have evening and weekend programs?
Stay tuned for our June article which will focus on tips for what to do before reading, while reading and after reading. Being a book worm is cool!!
Ramsay schoolJim Gibb, Principal
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fifty times around the sun & still goingit seems impossible to me to retire
and yet companies drop people at fiftylike cheezies ground into a rug
or yesterdays newspaper at a coffeeshopme, i’m hammering away at floors chasing down new and old clients
renovating my basementplanning a garage
and a nice long motorcycle tripand generally barrelling ahead full steam
fifty schmiftyin my heart i’m barely twenty-five
and the world is my oysternot bad for a vegetarian, eh
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Alexandra Centre Society
For information on all programs,
call Pam 269-5588 or
FREE Park ‘n’ Play and Stay ‘n’ Play
Aug 18th-22nd’08 10:00am-3:30pmSponsored in part by the Alexandra Centre Society and the Ramsay and Inglewood Community Associations.
Waldorf-based PLAYSCHOOL CAMP
July 21-25 3, 4, and 5 year olds - $100
Rose Maynard Teacher
ALEXANDRA PLAY SCHOOL
Now accepting fall registrations.NEW!!! Waldorf-Inspired Parent & Tot
Fall Programme 12-week session $300 residents/$320 non-residentsWednesdays 1:00pm -3:00pm
Children 18 months – 3 years
SELF-DEFENSE CLASS 2-3 hours
Taught by Ex-RCMP OfficerDate in June TBA $20. residents $25. non-residents
AIKIDO Monthly RegistrationTuesday and Thursday evenings 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
YOGA - Openings available in the Daytime Yoga and Level II Yoga classes.
READY, SET, GO!!!
RUNNING CLINICSaturday May 10th
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Residents $7.00 Non $10.00If you are interested in joining a weekly group run, give us a call!
EARLY BIRD ENERGY BOOST!
6:00am-7:00am
8-week Session starts May 5thGet fit for summer holidays! No Pressure, just a good work-out with Jeff!Mon/Wed/Fri $160.
August 1 – 10, 2008Being an artist isn’t easy these days. The every-day realities of choosing a life in the arts are daunting: endless reams of grant forms, hopelessly erratic incomes, and trekking to new obscure locations to promote your work. The people who commit to this life are truly amazing individuals who accept these perils for the love of their craft.
The theatre artists who participate in the Calgary Fringe Festival (August 1 – 10, 2008) only receive income from tickets sale profits, which often barely cover expenses for the show. Wondering how you can help? Accommodation is a huge obstacle for most participants as hotels are not typically an option. By opening up your futon/couch/spare bed you can make a world of difference for these artists, not to mention the chance to meet some of the most innovative and interesting people out there.
To find out more about billeting a Fringe Theatre Artist, email [email protected] and put your love of the Calgary arts scene into action.
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“SERVING INGLEWOOD AND RAMSAY SINCE 1993”
In December 2001, the Senate of Canada passed a motion to officially designate May as Asian Heritage Month in recognition of the important
contributions of Asian Canadians to the settlement, growth and social and cultural development of Canada and in recogni-tion of Canada’s diversity.
ImaginASIAN is a series of culturally engaging events that are presented each May to reflect the depth and diversity of Asian-Canadian communities in Calgary.
This year, the festival includes a wide range of fun events, including:• Opening Ceremonies at Olympic Plaza• Asian Family Celebration at the Glenbow Museum• Weekly bus tours to Asian locations, for food, culture or
shopping• Asian Night Market at Olympic Plaza• Celebration of VESAK, Buddha’s Birthday at the Glenbow
Museum• Exhibitions, films, theatre and much more For a full listing of all events, see www.asianheritagecalgary.ca
Asian communities are the fastest growing groups in Calgary. Chinese community members first started arriving in Calgary in the late 1800s, and there have been several different Chinatowns over the years. Newer immigrants from all parts of Asia have been arriving since the 1960s.
Regarding Ramsay’s own history, I am interested in learn-ing more about the Hing Wah market gardens which were located just east of Cemetery Hill – probably where the City Manchester yards are now? I found photographs in the Glenbow archives from the 1920s. Does anyone have any memories or further information on these gardens? Please con-tact Beth at 269-4199 or [email protected]
may is asian heRitage monthBeth Carter
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Business Planning at the Library Starting a small business can involve a lot of hard work, dedi-cation and research. Often the first task is to create a solid business plan to focus your efforts and attract investors to your idea. At the Central Library, we have the tools you’ll need to get your business plan off the ground. Directories: Do you have a product you’d like to sell to a chain? Try the Canadian Directory of Retail Chains for buyers’ names and contact information. What about your competi-tors? Who are they? The Alberta Business-to-Business Directory lists thousands of companies in all sorts of industries across the province. Databases: With your library card you have access to special business databases, like Business Source Complete, which offers articles on business and industry trends, and Gale Virtual Reference Library, which contains sample business plans. Industry and Statistical Resources: To understand your industry better try Statistics Canada publications such as Financial Performance Indicators for Small Businesses. Use Market Research Handbook or FP Demographics to find out who your customers are. And much more: We also offer industry and special interest magazines, business books, small business tours for organized groups, and staff to help you find the information you need. Call 260-2782 for more information. Library Business ProgramsWe have several programs related to business in the month of May. Check out http://calgarypubliclibrary.com and register by calling 260-2620.
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scout newsRick Ryan
April is busting loose with more of daylight hours and the kids are keen on busting out
of their meeting halls. The Beavers are learning all about Dinosaurs… hold that thought… in a lot of cases it is the leaders who are finding out stuff from the Beavers! They will wrap up this section with a trip to Tyrell Museum in early May. In May, we will be outdoors most nights with a camp on the weekend of June 7th. They get to take mom or dad to camp.
The Scouts finished off their winter ski program with a trip into Lake O’Hara Alpine Club of Canada hut. The snow conditions were awesome. We took lots of pictures but the memory chip died on my camera so picture if you will a bunch of kids, skis in hand, standing in front of log cabins with glori-ous snow capped mountains in the background.
The ice has just come off our canoe-training pond and the kids are eager to go. We have already planned a May 24th canoe trip on the North Saskatchewan. As soon as school is out we will be off on a week-long biking trip in B.C. The rest of the summer will be spent scrambling mountains and doing lots of high adventure kind of stuff. As always it is never too late to join our gang as we are going year round. Call Rick at 278-2547.
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Bob Baker - Enthusiasm on the Go
Now that spring is here, it’s nice to see all our neighbours out in their yards. I have known Bud Moore for years – for a friendly wave as we walk by in the dog park, or a quick chat when he is out roller-blading with his daughters. I have always been impressed with his high energy and enthusiasm, so it was nice to have a chance to sit down for a longer visit.
Bud, his wife Tina and their two dar-ling daughters, Adria and Alina, live on Scotsman’s Hill – with the full city view in front of their 1946 brick house. They wanted to live on the ridge, so when this house came up for sale in 1996, they jumped on it. Bud thinks Ramsay is a cool community, and loves the view, his yard, and the close-knit neighbours. He is itching to get into his huge vegetable garden. He enjoys making his own rel-ish, dill pickles, and tomato sauce every summer.
Bud grew up in Kamsack, Saskatchewan, near the border of Manitoba. His dad was an engineer with CN railway. Bud and his four sis-ters were the few non-Ukrainian kids in town. Bud grew up playing hockey, and he loved the beautiful woodlands in the area. The family still returns to visit family and enjoy their cabin on a nearby lake.
Bud and his friends were all interested in casual photography. Bud thought it would be like a dream to actually make a living from it – to be paid to travel and shoot photos. So he came to Calgary in 1986 to major in Photography at the Art College of Alberta. After ACA, he intended to move to the States. However, he met a lovely gal study-ing design down the hall, and fell in
love with both the girl and the city of Calgary.
Bud now has a very successful pho-tography business. He is well known for his unique and funky wedding photogra-phy. He has been in the industry for 15 years working primarily in Calgary, but his vast clientele has taken him across Canada and the USA. He also does a lot of artistic portraiture, bringing the mood and the feeling of each person into the work. “I find it intriguing and inspiring to try and get into people’s heads.”
About four years ago, Bud made the switch to digital photography. He resist-ed at first – after all the years of perfect-ing his techniques in the darkroom, he wasn’t sure if he trusted the new tech-nology. But most of his clients started to demand it – they wanted everything tomorrow. So he leased the equipment for a year, and learned how to work with it, before investing in all new cameras. He is a firm believer that it is the pho-tographer and the creativity behind the camera, rather than the equipment, that gives you the successful results. He tries to do only minor tweaking on the com-puter.
Tina runs her own business, Design Company, from home. She is busy with her own clients, and also does all the design work for Bud’s business. With the booming Calgary economy, Bud and Tina also invested in real estate, and own several rental properties around town.
Last month, the Triangle Gallery of Visual Arts featured Bud and four other artists in their 6th annual Artist Home + Studio Tour. Over 200 people visited Bud’s Beltline studio during the self-guided tour, to view both his and Tina’s work.
“Life is super busy – but it is a good busy, not stressful or painful. The kids keep us active – with taekwondo, rollerblad-ing, rock-climbing and skiing. They are both enrolled in Fine Arts school, which is great, though it means a lot of commuting. They also attend Croatian school and do Croatian dancing, which is part of Tina’s heritage.”
This summer the family is looking forward to a six-week trip to Europe, to explore both Italy and Croatia. “I could punch myself, life is so great! We are extremely fortunate.”
See www.budmoorephotography.com.
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