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Exciting News at the Waterpark Things at the waterpark are heating up for this spring and summer. We are in the process of applying for some grants to help us install a new play surface at the toddler park. This should not only be more aesthetically pleasing, but it will also reduce the amount of gravel that gets tracked over to the waterpark itself. We are also hoping to replace some of the timbers around the park that are deteriorating. This will make the park a little nicer as well. These projects are contingent on our receiving the grants that we have applied for, and we should know the results of these applications sometime in early 2012. We will update the community on the outcomes as well as potential dates and times for the construction to take place. Overall we are planning to make some incremental improvements this coming spring and summer to get the park looking its best. We hope that these improvements will make the park a safer and more usable centre of our community.
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to serve more Calgary seniors Overlooking beautiful Fish Creek, the Father Lacombe Care Centre (FLCC) has long been at capacity to provide compassionate and holistic care to seniors in a comfortable home environment. Plans are now underway to more than double the capacity at FLCC, from 114 to 274 beds, with the construction of a new 160-bed supportive living and long term care centre across the road from the existing centre. As a result of aging Baby Boomers and longer life expectancies, the need for continuing care beds is urgent. The Alberta government predicts an additional 800 to 1,000 continuing care beds are needed every year to meet the growing demand. The access road of 146 Avenue SE off Bannister Road was rebuilt last fall and it is expected construction will begin this spring on the new centre, with a grand opening in 2013. The provincial government contributed $16.5 million toward the project and another $15 million has been raised fro other sources. The fundraising goal for 2012 is $5 million. Owned and operated by the Sisters of Providence since 1909, FLCC is Alberta’s oldest non-profit, faith-based care centre, welcoming people of all faiths and cultures.
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CITY OF CALGARY ROAD CONDITIONS APP The City released the City of Calgary Road Conditions App for Blackberry and Android users. The app was first released for iPhone in December, and has had over 14,000 downloads to date. The Road Conditions app is designed to help Calgarians stay informed on the status of city-wide Snow Route parking bans. Users can also check out City traffic cameras for images of road conditions on key intersections and receive general updates on driving conditions in Calgary. Calgarians who do not have smartphones, but would like to stay informed about the status of Snow Route parking bans can sign up for email notifications at Calgary.ca/snow or call 3-1-1 and listen to the automated message. With the snowfall expected this weekend, we encourage you to download the app by visiting calgary.ca/mobileapps, the Android Market or Blackberry App World.
SPAYING OR NEUTERING YOUR PET: BENEFITS AND BEYOND When you choose to own a cat or a dog, you are making a commitment to care for that animal for the duration of their life. Proper care for your cat or dog includes not only providing food, shelter and exercise, but also licensing your pet and acting as a responsible pet owner by spaying or neutering your cat or dog. • Research has shown that spaying or neutering cats and dogs has benefits for the pet, the owner and the community. For example, spaying or neutering: • Reduces or eliminates disease, infection and cancer of the reproductive system, increasing the likelihood that your pet will enjoy good health and a longer life. • Reduces pet overpopulation and the thousands of homeless and unwanted animals that end up in rescue organizations and shelters every year.
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“I CAN MAKE IT HAPPEN” History abounds with tales of experts who were convinced that the ideas, plans, and projects of others could never be achieved. However, accomplishment came to those who said, “I can make it happen.” The Italian sculptor Agostino d’Antonio worked diligently on a large piece of marble. Unable to produce his desired masterpiece, he lamented, “I can do nothing with it.” Other sculptors also worked this difficult piece of marble, but to no avail. Michelangelo discovered the stone and visualized the possibilities in it. His “I-can-make-ithappen” attitude resulted in one of the world’s masterpieces - David. The experts of Spain concluded that Columbus’s plans to discover a new and shorter route to the West Indies was virtually impossible. Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand ignored the report of the experts. “I can make it happen,” Columbus persisted. And he did. Everyone knew the world was flat, but not Columbus. The Nina, the Pinta, the Santa Maria, along with Columbus and his small band of followers, sailed to “impossible” new lands and thriving resources. Thomas Alva Edison discouraged his friend, Henry Ford, from pursuing his fledgling idea of a motorcar. Convinced of the worthlessness of the idea, Edison invited Ford to come and work for him. Ford remained committed and tirelessly pursued his dream. Although his first attempt resulted in a vehicle without reverse gear, Henry Ford knew he could make it happen. And, of course, he did. “Forget it,” the experts advised Madame Curie. They agreed radium was a scientifically impossible idea. However, Marie Curie insisted, “I can make it happen.” Orville and Wilbur Wright: Journalists, friends, and family laughed at the idea of an airplane. “What a silly and insane way to spend money. Leave flying to the birds,” they jeered. “Sorry,” the Wright brothers responded. “We have a dream, and we can make it happen.” As a result, a place called Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, became the setting for the launching of their “ridiculous” idea.
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DO I REALLY NEED TO STRETCH? by Dr. Alma Nenshi, DC Stretching is a necessary the part of your workout regimen that many unfortunately tend to skip. Some say it is because of lack of time, impatience or a feeling that stretching is “pointless.” However it is important that our joints are able to move in various directions with a certain degree of freedom. As our bodies age, we become stiffer and lose the flexibility we had when we were young. Chances are unless you’re a dancer or a gymnast, you’ll have lost that fluid flexibility you had as a child even in your twenties. However, it is never too late to regain enough flexibility to remain youthful and limber by training through stretching. Proper stretching allows us to continue doing our daily tasks into old age, such as reaching that high shelf, bending to pick up a dropped object, or accessing that hidden switch behind an awkward kitchen cabinet. One reason it’s really important to stretch before working out is that we are likely to use muscles and tendons that are normally inactive. Without flexibility to those muscles, the risk of injury or of tearing those muscles and tendons when used is higher. If stretching is done correctly before working out, it’s good prevention against injury, and can be used to treat injuries as well. Finally, when done properly, stretching simply feels good. It can be a great way to gently start the day or to wind down after work. Preparing the body for exercise by warming up the muscles by stretching is easy and need not take up much of ~ continued on page17~
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Your Voice Is Being Heard! Macleod Trail/22X Intersection
Thanks to the efforts of our local political representatives, plans are in place to begin construction on expansion of the intersection of Macleod Trail and Highway 22X. However, the current plans for expansion would change the current road system to close off east-bound access from Shawville Boulevard onto Highway 22X. The plans also suggest that there will also be no east-bound access to Highway 22X from 6th Street, either. More information can be found at http://www.transportation. alberta.ca/stmacgp.htm. There are serious concerns with this plan. For anyone who has driven along Shawville Boulevard recently, whether it be for transit, shopping, dining, or attending a hockey game at South Fish Creek, you know how congested that route already is. Under the proposed plan, anyone trying to exit the South Shawnessy commercial corridor will only be able to do so via 162 Avenue, an already busy intersection. Forcing all traffic into this intersection will negatively affect every neighborhood in South Calgary. If you disagree with that plan, and want the Province to design a plan that does allow for better access from the south end of Shawville Boulevard, please take some time to contact your political representatives and other involved parties and let them know. The key message is “Expand the planned access for the south end of Shawville Boulevard”. Whether it be by phone, e-mail, letter, facebook, twitter, postcard, fax or telegram, we encourage you to share your concerns with the following people: Cindy Ady, MLA for Calgary Shaw Calgary Shaw Constituency Office 328, 22 Midlake Boulevard SE Calgary, Alberta T2X 2X7 Phone: (403) 256-8969 Fax: (403) 256-8970 E-mail:
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• April 3 Zakir Hussain & Masters of Percussion perform at the Jack Singer Concert Hall as part of Epcor Centre’s BD&P World Music Series. Pre-show 6 pm, concert at 7 pm. 403.294.9494 / epcorcentre.org • April 5 Calgary Flames & Vancouver Canucks face off at the Saddledome at 7 pm. SNET-CGY (HD) www. calgaryflames.nhl.com/club/schedule • April 5 – June 10 Summer in the City A fusion of folk, pop and rock ‘n roll, featuring some of the greatest songs and artists from the 60s and 70s at Stage West Dinner Theatre. 403.243.6642 / www.stagewestcalgary.com • April 7 – 17 Salut Wine & Food Festival Ten days to enjoy Calgary’s hot new food, wine and lifestyle festival at various restaurants and bars. www.salutwinefestival.com • April 10 – May 13 Cats Theatre Calgary’s all-new original production, based on T.S. Eliot’s “Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats”, which was first performed at the New London Theatre in England on May 11, 1981. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. 403.294.7447 / www.theatrecalgary.com • April 11 – 21 SIA the western Canadian premiere by Matthew Mackenzie at Epcor Centre’s Motel. 403.294.9494 or www.downstage.ca • April 20 A Tribute to Sting & The Police presented by Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra at 8:00 pm. 403.571.0849 / cpo-live.com • April 20 – June 24 Jump For Glee is a combination of hilarious high school drama, romance and great music at Jubilations. 403.249.7799 / www.jubilations.ca • April 21 Kenny Shields & Streetheart and Doug and the Slugs at Deerfoot Inn and Casino. Wristband at 6:30 / Show at 9:30. 403.236.7529 / www.deerfootinn.com • April 21, 25 & 27 La Boheme by Giacomo Puccini performed by Calgary Opera. Sung in Italian with English surtitles projected above the stage. 403.262.7286 / www.calgaryopera.com • April 25 Being There – Mattias Klum photographer and filmmaker, on expedition with National Geographic speaking at Epcor Centre’s Jack Singer Concert Hall at 7 pm. 403.294.9494 / epcorcentre.org • April 26 & 28 iFiesta Latina! with Oscar Lopez Part of the Calgary Philharmonic’s Pops Series. Performances at 8 pm both evenings. 403.571.0849 / cpo-live.com
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MAY 4 & 5 CALGARY INTERNATIONAL BEERFEST
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AT A GLANCE... • May 2 – 5 Love Lies Bleeding performed by Alberta Ballet featuring the music of Sir Elton John and Bernie Talupin. 403.245.4549 / www.albertaballet.com • May 3 – 6 May Classic at Spruce Meadows. This tournament welcomes horses and riders to the first outdoor tournament of the season – weather permitting. Admission and parking are free. www.sprucemeadows.com • May 5 – June 3 Sweeney Todd The most murderous musical of all time presented by Vertigo Theatre, through special arrangement with Music Theatre International. 403.221.3708 / www.vertigotheatre.com • May 6 Jayme Stone at Southwood United Church. Juno award winning Stone has been described as the “Yo-Yo Ma of the banjo”. 403.263.0079 / www.fishcreekconcerts.com • May 11 Smokin’ Joe Kubek & Bnois King part of Epcor Centre’s Acoustic Blues Series at Engineered Air Theatre. Concert begins at 8:00 pm. 403.294.9494 / epcorcentre.org • May 12, 19, 26 & June 2 Sleeping Beauty presented by Stage West for Kids. True to the classic fairy tale, this play is dreamy, full of adventure and excitement for children. 403.243.6642 / www. stagewest.calgary.com • May 13 & June 17 Free Family Skating at Winsport Canada Olympic Park Markin MacPhail Centre (ice complex), from 10:30 am – 4:00 pm. These skates are free and open to all community associations. Please show your community cards upon arrival. No purchase necessary. *Helmets are mandatory for all public skaters at all times. Hockey or All Sport helmets are accepted. No shoes permitted on the ice – only skates. www.winsportcanada.ca • May 13 – 15 Earth Science for Society Exhibition at the TELUS Convention Centre. Many hands on activities – participants will have the opportunity to pan for gold – find hidden treasures and more. Family Event on May 13th – admission is FREE. www.geoconvention.com/esfs • May 18 & 19 Play! A Video Game Symphony performed by Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. Evening performances at 8:00 pm; Saturday matinee at 2:00 pm. 403.571.0849 / cpo-live.com • May 22 – 26 Calgary International Children’s Festival presents critically acclaimed professional theatre, music, dance, puppetry and more for young audiences at Epcor Centre for the Performing Arts. 403.294.9494 / www.calgarychildfest.org • May 26 & 27 The 17th Annual Festival of Quilts is western Canada’s largest outdoor quilt show, held at Heritage Park 9:30 am – 5:00 pm. www.heritagepark.ca • May 30 POPS in the Park live with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. Concert beings at 7:30 pm at Heritage Park. 403.571.0849 / cpo-live.com e. & o.e.
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HERBS - BASIL Herbs are valued in the kitchen for their aromatic essential oils and are primarily used to accent and enhance the flavour of foods. It’s hard to imagine an Italian tomato sauce without oregano, for example, even though the dominant flavour is tomato. In some dishes, though, the herb is the main ingredient, such as basil is in an Italian pesto. Fresh hothouse basil is available all year round, but you might want to try your hand at growing your own in the summer months.
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Basil leaves can be used whole or chopped. Wash them and dry them thoroughly before use. When cut with a knife, the leaves tend to discolour, so use them quickly, or in cooked dishes. Tear the leaves by hand for use in uncooked dishes. Fresh basil will keep successfully for 3-4 days if wrapped in damp paper towels, then plastic wrap, and refrigerated. To freeze, snip the leaves into small pieces and freeze in plastic bags. To dry basil, hang bunches upside down in a warm, dry place, and store the dried basil in an airtight jar in a cool, dark place. If you substitute dried herbs for fresh, the general rule of thumb is ¾ - 1 teaspoon of a dried herb equals approximately 1 ½ - 2 teaspoons of a chopped, fresh herb. Another bonus is that herbs can be added to just about any dish, and can liven up the taste without using additional salt.
PESTO 2 cups fresh basil ½ cup light olive oil 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts 1-2 cloves coarsely chopped garlic 1 teaspoon sea salt ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons freshly grated Romano cheese 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature Place the first five ingredients in a food processor and pulse until smooth. Transfer to a serving dish, and stir in the cheeses and butter until well blended. Mix it in to pasta dishes, meatballs, etc., use as a spread, or thin with additional olive oil and drizzle over meats and vegetables. Yield: 1 cup Enjoy! - BG Rose
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Fiction • Secret Daughter – Shilpi Somaya Gowda • Cutting For Stone – Abraham Verghese • Kill Me If You Can – James Patterson • Under the Hawthorn Tree – Ai Mi • Death Comes to Pemberley – P.D. James • Covert Warriors – W.E.B. Griffin Non-fiction • Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking – Susan Cain • Dion: The Wanderer Talks Truth – Dion DiMucci with Mike Aquilina • The Art of Raising a Puppy – Monks of New Skete • Edible Plants for Prairie Gardens – June Flanagan • Back in the Bigs – Randy Turner • Thinking, Fast and Slow – Daniel Kahneman Classics • Watership Down – Richard Adams • From Here to Eternity – James Jones • Animal Farm – George Orwell
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HOME GARDENING WITH BARBARA by Barbara Shorrock
Home Gardening – Plant a Tree
What do you see when you look down your street? That depends, of course on which neighbourhood you live in. Decade by decade new developments take on different looks – in the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s the garages, if there were any, were in the back off the alleys. Front attached garages started to appear in the 70’s, but the houses were still set fairly far back from the street. There were many years following where almost every streetscape showed row upon row of garages, with the houses tucked behind. Then came the picket fence and front verandah with house closer to the sidewalk and garage out of sight, like it used to be. By now the lots are smaller as the city strives for higher density. The last time you drove (or walked) down the street in one of Calgary’s old neighbourhoods in the summertime, how did you feel about the ambience? Most likely the trees canopied over the road and the air was cooler on a hot July day. That same street becomes luminescent by late September when the short cool days turn the leaves golden before they fall from the trees and carpet the yards with future compost. Photographers love that time of year. It used to be customary for builders to plant a couple of trees in front of every home to enhance the beauty of the neighbourhood. For a while White and Colorado Spruce and Northwest Poplar were favorites. We have learned some things since then, among which is that the common poplar makes a fine, fast-growing shade tree suitable for large spaces such as parks, and a poor choice for single family homes on small lots. As they
mature in 25-30 years, these poplars cause problems with concrete foundations, sewage lines and sidewalks. Many of them have come down along with some of the large spruce that block the view from windows when planted unwisely in the wrong place in the front yard. My concern is not so much with the removal, but the replacement. Many homeowners have replaced these stately giants with GRASS and nothing but GRASS. Where would the canopy and streetscape be if everyone did that? If the character and beauty of a community is determined by its trees, we do ourselves no favours by cutting down the old and not planting new. There are many varieties of gorgeous trees with amazing foliage and blooms and berries that will enhance our gardens for years to come as they reach their full size and magnificence. If you have a blank space in your yard that cries out for a statement, talk to the experts at the garden centre and get advice about making a wise choice regarding which type of tree to plant there – one that will enhance but not overwhelm the garden when it reaches maturity. Go ahead. Plant a tree or two. We’ll all be glad you did. Barbara Shorrock has been gardening in Calgary since 1976.
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PETER DEMONG “ALDERTALK” - a low-cost, people friendly solution which is working well: As you may know, after consultation with many of you, I decided that the annual large “open houses” commonly held each year were costing a great deal of your money to host, and unfortunately sometimes had as many paid City staff attending as there were constituents. Besides that, I want to be able to meet with constituents informally more than once year. So, I came up with the idea of “ALDERTALK” once a month instead. This consists of me holding a 2 to 3 hour face-to-face with you at a local community association each month, taking your questions and concerns and getting to know more of you personally, at virtually no cost to taxpayers. I have to say I’m pretty proud of the ALDERTALK idea – it’s off to a great start – and I’m really enjoying them! We’ve had great attendance, and good discussions, questions and advice for me covers a wide variety of issues – from burned out street lights and playground signs, to potholes, parks and pathways. The next session will be held at Deer Run Community 2127 146 Avenue Southeast on Saturday April 28th Note
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Sponsorship and naming rights of LRT Stations and City Owned Facilities now approved Given the large tax increases and city expenses Council is being faced with, Alderman Shane Keating and I brought forward a request to look at some alternative ideas and opportunities for revenue generation, specifically selling naming rights to City owned facilities such as LRT stations. (hey, if Shibuya, Japan can sell naming rights to public toilets for big bucks..!!) Administration approved the idea of looking at some of these alternative ideas, so although we don’t yet have many takers, if anyone wants to see an LRT station or other City asset named after them along the lines of “Epcor Centre” or “Pengrowth Saddledome” - and you have a big chequebook to help keep taxes down for everyone else - the City may be interested in speaking with you! Calgary ready to party in 2012 It’s the 100th Anniversary of the Calgary Stampede- recently named by CNN as the 5th best Party spot in the world. Many events and displays are planned, so if you haven’t been too involved with the Stampede for a while, this may be the year you want to think about booking things ahead of time. Along with that, the City is sharing the title of “Cultural Capital of Canada” this year, which comes with $1.6 million federal dollars to help sponsor exciting events and promote tourism. Beginning in April, I expect you will be hearing a lot about that as well – and that’s still not all! Along with the Stampede’s 100th Birthday - we also have the Calgary Public Library, the Pumphouse Theatre, Calgary Recreation and Theatre Junction GRAND Calgary ALSO celebrating their centennials as well. It’s clear that 2012 is shaping up to be the great party year for Calgary and Calgarians! Yaahooo! That’s it for now folks...ALDERTALK with you soon! In the meantime, if you have any questions or concerns please call me at (403) 268-1653 or email eaward14@ calgary.ca.
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DIANE COLLEY-URQUHART Residents of Ward 13 awoke in the very early hours of February 8th with fear and deep concern from a caustic smoke that filled their homes. The smoke was so thick in some places that residents “feared their own homes were on fire – or that of their neighbours”. Residents feared for their safety and for family members with health conditions such as asthma. Hundreds of calls to 311 and 911 began after midnight on the 8th, and increased throughout the day and into evening. Many residents told me that they were “unable to get through to 311”. Those who managed to reach an operator received conflicting responses and limited information. Some residents were told by 311 that “it was another jurisdiction and they couldn’t help”. The Calgary Fire Department was never notified about the landfill fire, nor were they asked to help. Many citizens were disappointed by this as they felt “the fire could have been extinguished in the early stages rather than burning for 3 days”. Citizens reported that the “Fire Department was driving around to see where the fire was”. Residents also started calling my office immediately with my staff being able to log first-hand accounts of the impact the fire and smoke had on adults, children and seniors. Hundreds of calls and emails from residents described the smoke as “toxic and foul smelling”. Many had to evacuate their homes on their own. Some checked in to hotels. The thick layer of black smoke blanketed the community for several days with some schools not allowing children to go outdoors over recess and lunch. Other residents gave first-hand accounts of going to emergency or being hospitalized due to smoke inhalation. I have listened to others who were still experiencing upper respiratory symptoms for weeks after the landfill fire. In response to my citizens concerns, I called an urgent Town Hall meeting in the Woodcreek Community Centre on February 21st to provide a forum for residents to tell me their concerns directly, and to learn more about how it affected the lives of so many. Over two hundred concerned citizens attended – with standing room only. The Town Hall meeting was also key to constructing the details and the facts on the landfill fire incident. In gathering details from citizens at the Town Hall meeting, and in the following weeks, a list of recurring concerns started to emerge. In listening to you, and in my initial discussions with City Administration, these are some of the top preliminary priority
areas that I will be taking back to the community for further discuss, and to work with residents on a go forward plan. We need: 1. City Administration to report back to Council with a comparison of landfill standards provincially, municipally and federally on First Nations lands (through Environment Canada). This will include a legal analysis of how to proceed with different jurisdictions when the health and welfare of citizens is at stake. In addition, this report will also include any and all background information available on previous inspections, compliance with federal standards and licensing requirements of this landfill. 2. A comprehensive review of our air quality monitoring systems and the timeliness and activation of it to detect toxic chemicals released from the landfill fire. 3. To ensure that the best preventative measures are in place and do all we can to protect our citizens, since there have been several other landfill fires. 4. A review of the communication mechanisms with the different jurisdictions and our community. 5. To review and consider implementing emergency evacuation response plans that represent best practice and to make people aware of these plans should an emergency event occur. This will also include consultation with surrounding municipalities and their volunteer fire response teams. Following the next Town Hall meeting, all of these major issues need to be addressed with various stakeholders and experts on how to best address the issues raised by the community. This will then clearly identify what I will take forward to Council. As your elected official, I want to assure you that this issue is my top priority. I want to extend my deepest appreciation to everyone who took the time to contact me and attend our Town Hall meeting. I encourage everyone to continue to stay involved to seek the results we need to achieve in order to prevent these fires from ever occurring again. For the most up to date information on our progress please go to www.aldermandiane.ca Sincerely, Diane To get in touch with me or to find out more about subjects affecting our City, email me at:
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SCHOOLS • SCHOOLS ST. GERARD SCHOOL BULLETIN On March 21 each student at the school was given the opportunity to paint a wooden fish and given a talk about the importance of protecting our river systems through the “Stream of Dreams” project. The school of fish are now decorating the South Glenmore Water Park as a constant reminder of the care we need to take of the water shed around us. The grade 4, 5 and 6 classes have a super opportunity this month to learn about the importance of birds as a part of our eco system through an in-class presentation by the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary.
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The children continue to learn about Birds in April. Apple Tree Preschool will also introduce some new animal friends (or should I say “feathered friends”). Ducks and chicks will abound at Apple Tree. It is the excitement in a child’s voice that you will be hearing when he/she tells you the first time that…chicks can’t swim!! We actually get to touch them, feed them and take care of them. Apple Tree Preschool will be all over the world learning about different kinds of birds, their homes and their calls. Winter birds, summer birds and of course, spring birds like the robins who lay such beautiful blue eggs. Why do birds fly south in the fall? Why do some birds stay for the winter? What do birds eat? So many questions…so many answers. It’s so much fun to experience, experiment and learn life first hand. At Apple Tree Preschool “Learning IS Fun”!
CLASSROOM CONNECTION/CLIN D’OEIL DE L’ÉCOLE ST. MATTHEW Welcome/Bienvenue to École St. Matthew School Spring is just around the corner! March is a busy month filled with report cards and parent-teacher interviews. École St. Matthew is a busy place filled with K-9 field trips and presentations: Quest Theatre presented their Spring theatrical show entitled For Art’s Sake for K-6, our JH basketball teams are battling for first place in our District playoffs, Danceworks and Badminton season begin mid-March to May, JH Science Fair is March 8 with many amazing Science projects displayed in our gymnasium, the Calgary Zoo entertained our Div. 1 students and our JH students in Band and Art went to Edmonton for a 2 day field trip. Our Gr. 8’s are very excited since they were informed that next year in Gr. 9 they will be going on French cultural trip to Quebec! Let the fundraising begin! We all appreciate this season of Lent as we are reminded of the sacrifice Jesus so lovingly gave to us, walking each step of the way with Him and preparing our hearts and minds for the resurrection of our Lord. We are all looking forward to some rest and rejuvenation over Easter Break from April 5-16.
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I see dental disease in almost every pet I examine in my veterinary clinic. Every dog, cat, and ferret should have its teeth checked during an annual physical examination. Does your pet have gleaming white teeth? What about his back molars? Are they free of yellow hard
Many people believe if they feed their pet a hard food they will not get dental disease. Specialized diets, mouthwashes, and dental products help, but if there was some magic component added to food that eliminated dental disease, wouldn’t people be eating it to avoid our own dental disease and the ensuing costs. A dog or cat, ideally, should have their teeth brushed daily. You can use a soft tooth brush. Finger brushes have bumps that do not get under the gum line. Animal toothpastes do not foam or contain sodium bicarbonate so they can be swallowed. They come in flavors ranging ~ continued next page~
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from tuna to chicken to beef. Yum yum! In the carnivore, it is the outer surfaces of the teeth where the most tartar collects. Your veterinarian will show you how to start to brush your pet’s teeth. Many of my clients have even taught their pets to tolerate electric brushes. A few pets will not allow brushing under any circumstance. These pets will benefit from the chewy products on the market as well as a specialized dental diet. These products range from chewy rawhides impregnated with enzymatic toothpastes, to foods developed with particles to clean as close to the gum line as possible. Some enzymatic products will have some benefits if just sprayed in the pet’s mouth, but none of these products out perform a daily tooth brushing. I just had a crown replaced because I love to crunch hard candies; for the same reason never give pets hard bones and toys. Fractured crowns expose pulp and cause dental abscesses. Abscesses hurt. Ideally pets would have preventative cleanings like us, but more often owners will only agree if tartar, gingivitis, or periodontal disease becomes visible. Then your veterinarian is going to recommend a cleaning and examination of your pet’s teeth under a general anesthetic. No self-respecting pet will allow a complete scaling, polishing, and fluoride treatment awake. I recently expected the examination of a young dog’s mouth after cleaning to be entirely normal. Visually things looked good, but I discovered four deep pockets between the gum and four teeth. Dental radiographs confirmed the bone around the roots of the teeth was completely eaten away by disease. The removal of those diseased teeth allows a better chance to keep the surrounding teeth healthy. This disease would not have been discovered without a proper examination of an anesthetized pet. Superficial scraping of visual tartar only hides disease and lulls a person into thinking their pet’s mouth is healthy. Rotten teeth and gums can be a portal to bacteria entering the blood stream and traveling through out the pet’s body. When the teeth are infected it is painful and can cause an otherwise sweet pet to become cantankerous. Start brushing early and try to make your pet as beautiful on the inside as he is on the outside. Jennifer L. Scott, D.V.M. www.sundanceanimalhospital.com
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