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Contents5 president’s message

6 in my books: tamarind mem

7 Friends oF Fish creek: February in Fish creek

8 calgary wildliFe: go to bat For little brown bats!

9 historic calgary: tigerstedt block

12 drca programs

15 business classiFieds

16 babysitters list

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president’s message

Exciting! Lots of positive changes coming and why would we want to feel left out.

We just had our Board Meeting Last Night and I outlined goals and projects I wanted our team to work towards.

To Start - Thank you from Gavin Carscallen of Elbow Park. He donated puck board that was in basement of his new home. With the pieces we got from Okotoks arena we should be able to look at installing them this summer on our existing board.

I am officially reinitializing the rink project. We are go-ing to look at this in a few different stages. These being and not limited to Rink Pad, Boards, Equipment (such as an edger) New Shed (ours has grading issues and water leaks in) and possibly a skate shack. I also have opened up the possibility of us starting a skating path in com-ing years.

2018 has been a tough year for many people and the centre wasn’t spared. In the fall we lost foothills soccer as they tightened things up into one facility for all their age levels. As the new year turned we have lost Colts Football to the newly opened Seton Center and the church that has been using our facility. Some of these are going to directly going to effect the usage of our fields on 146 ave around the centre. I have asked to work with the city to re-plan the fields, to make them and our centre a more desired facility to groups. I would like to hear from all of you is to what activities are important to you. Please send me a note at kim@deerruncalgary.com. One of the thoughts is to reposition the small ball diamond so all ages can use it. The youth diamond is rarely used anymore.

Our Community signs are starting to look weathered and deteriorating. I have personally taken this on to design and implement. We will be looking at grants available to give us signs that project what a gem of a community we do have. The main sign, depending on grants, may be something we complete over many years as grants come available. I will keep you updated.

Long term I have set a goal of expanding our building with an additional gym built onto our west side. Part of this would be working with our neighbors across from the centre for a couple of the homeowners to allow us to position the bus stop on the north side of the road. This would allow us to remove the bus loop and expand our parking lot having two entrances into the facility.

All this will be achieved via Donations, Fund Raising and grant applications (Corporate and Foundations Grants - allowing current grants to continue maintaining our facility)

This will require a large volunteer team. If you have skillsets that can aid in this process, or have a desire to make our commu-nity better, please send me an email.

On current business the Christmas Giving Tree helped 5 families this year. I am told all were extremely apprecia-tive. Thank you to all donators and huge shout out to SARAH KLEIN for her hard work to make it so great this year.

I have also been informed that Alberta Job Corps will be aiding us in completing painting downstairs and may be helping on other projects like revitalizing the Sheila Cross room, Carpeting the Board Room and repairing some basement walls in need of repair, etc. We supply all the materials and they supply the labor.

Mike Moore was in attendance at our meeting. He re-ported 7 of 9 vehicle break-ins were because the car doors were unlocked, the other two were smashed windows as items were left on the seats. Please ensure your doors are locked, items not left in plain sight and vehicles not left unattended while running.

March 30 has been chosen for our Fun Money Casino. If you haven’t been it’s a blast. This is also one of our fund raisers of the year with a Silent Auction and door prizes. If you’re in a position to donate auction items please contact Rob at the centre.

June 22 is another date to note with our Stampede Breakfast.

Some additional programs we are investigating are in-stapot classes to take place in our commercial kitchen, bringing Glass House to teach Glass Blowing classes. Contact Rob if you are interested or have additional ideas of programs. If you are interested in helping to or-ganize it gives all programs a great chance of becoming reality.

We already know how great our community is, with your help and input we can make it even better.

I look forward to hearing from you on my suggested initiatives. There were a few others that we are research-ing and will update you on when we find them viable. Please email your thoughts to kim@deerruncalgary.com

Humbly yoursKim SemeniukDRCA President

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February in Fish creek The February Fish Creek Speaker Series - Alberta Native Bee CouncilThursday, February 28, 2019, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pmFish Creek Environmental Learning Centre, Shannon Terrace, Fish Creek Provincial ParkPresented by Megan Evans, Alberta Native Bee Council

Alberta has over 300 native bee species, but most research and attention is focused on a handful of managed species. Our native bees face many of the same threats as managed bees, in addition to competition for food caused by the increasing presence of non-native, managed bees. More awareness of the diversity and conservation issues surrounding our native bees is needed. In 2017, the Alberta Native Bee Council was formed. The mission of the ANBC is to promote conservation of native pollinator communities through research and monitoring, advocacy, education, and collaboration to realize healthy and resilient native pollinator populations and habitat in Alberta. Learn more about the ANBC on February 28 at the Fish Creek Environmental Learning Centre. Free for Friends Members and $10.00 for Non-Members. Free for Youth 16 Years of Age and Younger with Registered Adult. Registration Is Required. For Info or to Register visit friendsoffishcreek.org/event/bees

The Jobber’s House at the Bow Valley RanchThe 100-year-old house that stands next to the Friends office in Fish Creek Provincial Park has been empty since the late 1950s. This house has been part of the charm of Fish Creek Provincial Park for three generations and community members constantly tell us how much the building means to them. We are proposing to take over and renovate and repurpose the Jobber’s House to support our growth, further support our community, provide a facility to serve as a hub for less established non-profit groups and ensure the survival of this piece

of Calgary’s history. The Alberta Real Estate Foundation has provided a grant to cover the full cost of the feasibil-ity study and project plan. Their generous contribution of $44,000 will go a long way in getting this project off the ground. Currently the building is being examined by experts in the field to establish if the project is fea-sible and what it will cost to complete. Once we have this document staff and the board will be looking at our options and deciding how to proceed. We look forward to sharing our progress on this exciting project.

Fish Creek Meet-UpsNew for 2019 the Friends are launching a monthly Fish Creek Meet-up group. We hope you are able to join in and connect with others who love Fish Creek! Fish Creek Meet-Ups will be informal group walks with no registra-tion, no fees, no facilitators. Just Friends getting to know Friends while walking through this beautiful park. Meet-Ups will take place at 2:00 pm on the second Sunday of each month at a different location each time. Dates and meeting locations will be posted on the Friends of Fish Creek events calendar. https://friendsoffishcreek.org/events/2019-02/

Phase 3 Bricks are Selling Fast! The third and final phase of the brick pathway is current-ly being developed and spots are going fast! For only a $250 tax deductible donation, you can dedicate very special 25th Anniversary Brick and have it engraved with your name, the name of a loved one, or a special message. Become part of history and show your sup-port for this cherished natural area by dedicating a brick today. All funds raised through this program will help us to realize our vision of a sustainable Fish Creek Provin-cial Park that improves the lives of current and future generations. Thank you to everyone who previously dedicated an Anniversary Brick. For more information contact the Friends or visit www.friendsoffishcreek.org/brick

in My Books

Tamarind Memby anita rau badamiReview by Tasneem Kapacee

Tamarind Mem, written by nation-ally acclaimed writer Anita Rau Badami, is a tale of a mother and a daughter and their respective life

stories. The 266-page book is divided into two parts: the first two-thirds are written in the perspective of Kamini, the daughter, and the remaining third is written in the perspective of Saroja, the mother and book’s namesake, tamarind mem. Tamarind Mem’s main thought revolves around societal pressures that were present at the time Saroja was growing up and the effects of these pres-sures on Kamini’s life. Despite the appealing message, Tamarind Mem loses the reader’s interest due to its length and wordiness.

Kamini is the eldest daughter of her parents and lives in Calgary, where she is completing her graduate stud-ies. Here, in her cold basement apartment, she remin-isces about her childhood and memories of her almost absent mother during this time period. These recollec-tions reflect a deep longing for her mother’s love and attention. With her father (dadda) constantly away on railway-related work, Kamini and her sister Roopa are left to the care of their maidservant, Linda Ayah by their mother Saroja. Both the daughters deal with the lack of attention from their mother in different ways: Roopa chooses to almost ignore her mother’s exist-ence, whereas Kamini tries to hold on to every possible memory that she has of her mother. In the preamble to each story that she recollects, Kamini is consistently

worried for her mother’s wellbeing and safety. She calls and writes to her mother every week, whereas Roopa is mostly focused on her own life with her husband.

Saroja’s stories are primarily centred around her early adulthood days whereby she is forced to marry instead of going to college and becoming a doctor. Her par-ents arranged her marriage to her husband, a railway engineer who is 15 years her senior. It is here that we notice the sour words of Saroja really develop and ori-ginate. She is in a loveless marriage, has no consistent friends and is forced to constantly move from one place to another due to her husband’s job. Due to this, she becomes distant toward every person in her life and is constantly saying mean things to people, even though she does not mean it.

Anita Rau Badami does a great job highlighting societ-al pressures in Indian culture and the impact of these pressures on one’s life. We see this through the actions of Saroja, where she is forced to marry a stranger in-stead of becoming a doctor. The impact of this results in her daughters longing for her love and attention for all their lives and her becoming a mean, sour tongued woman that many people don’t like. This message is quite powerful. It forces the reader to be conscious about their decision making, and how their lives will be affected if they are just thinking of what is societally ac-ceptable.

Despite the great message that the book has, Tamarind Mem fails to make an impact. This is because Anita Rau Badami describes each tale in painstakingly increased detail. This results in the reader losing focus and under-standing of what the message or story is about. In many instances, the descriptors do not add to the tale, rather distract the reader from the essence and emotion of the tale. Additionally, many of the tales narrated have nothing to do what the main theme of the book. All this makes the book a bit of a chore to read.

Tamarind Mem has a great insight on Indian culture and provides a good insight on how Indian immigrants may be feeling after leaving their country however, due the excessive number of stories narrated and increased descriptions surrounding each story, the reader loses focus on the main theme of the story.

2.5/5

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calGary wilDlife

go to bat for little Brown Bats!

The Little Brown Bat (myotis lucifugus) is the most com-mon bat species in Alberta. While some little brown bats migrate to the Eastern US, many stay in Alberta and hibernate in caves or abandoned mines. During hiber-nation they spend 5 – 7 months in a deep sleep called torpor in which their metabolic rate and body tempera-ture decrease markedly. This is a way to conserve en-ergy. If bats are woken during hibernation, they can run out of energy and starve.

Bats are an important species in our eco-system eating more than half their weight in insects every night dur-ing the summer.

Fun Facts: •Little Brown Bats have the largest distribution of any

Canadian bat, found in all provinces and territories ex-cept Nunavut•Little Brown Bats can live up to 34 years•Little Brown Bats are not blind but do use echolocation

to hunt and situate themselves•Bats are the only mammals capable of true flight•Little Brown Bats consume approximately 1000 insects

a night

Little Brown Bats are susceptible to a disease called White Nose Syndrome which causes fungus to grow on their nose waking up the bats during hibernation. There is no cure for White Nose Syndrome. To prevent

the spread of White Nose Syndrome, do not visit non-commercial caves unless accompanied by an expert.

CWRS receives many Little Brown Bat patients every year, often found starving or with injuries. If you find an injured or orphaned bat in distress, please contact the Calgary Wildlife Rehabilitation Society hotline at 403-239-2488, for tips, instructions and advice, look at the website at www.calgarywildlife.org for more information.

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tigerstedt block908a centre st. n.e, crescent heightsArticle and images provided courtesy of City of Calgary’s Inventory of Historic Resources

The Tigerstedt Block is significant as one of the remaining unal-tered commercial streetscapes whose initial construction circa 1928 marked the early development of Centre St. North south of 16th Avenue (Highway No.1) as a neighbourhood high street.  The Village of Crescent Heights was annexed to the city of Calgary in 1908 and the south end of Centre Street was the last portion to develop, due in large part to the post WWI economic recession which continued until the mid-1920s, despite the opening of the new Centre St. Bridge in 1916 and the installation of a streetcar line in 1919.  By 1925-1928 the south end of Centre St. N. was seen to have a number of advantages including easy access to downtown, the city’s primary shopping district, and by then was able to establish itself as a commercial district distinct, between 16 and 7 Avenues, fueled by a city-wide popula-tion increase of nearly 20,000 between 1926 and 1931. The Tigerstedt Block stands as one of a few remaining re-tail commercial buildings to recall Centre St. neighbour-hood’s high street status that was established in the 1920s.  The development of the site spans the 1928 pre-crash com-mercial boom through the downturn of the 1930s and early 1940s up to the post World War II recovery era which was marked by increasing suburban expansion throughout the city and attendant commercial strip development to serve the needs of an increasing population in the post WWII period.

This modest single storey commercial ensemble is typical of strip development bordering residential working class neigh-bourhoods during its development period. The northernmost portion of the building (918-92) appears to have been specifi-cally constructed in 1952 to accommodate the photographic studios of Albert Tigerstedt, which had originally been located at 908 (1936 to 1944) and subsequently relocated to 908A around 1945. Tigerstedt was a well-known local photographer special-izing in portraiture and commercial photography, who had apprenticed with W.J. Oliver and whose subjects included well-known Calgary personalities. He served in the Royal Canadian navy as a photographer between 1943 and 1945 and remained at 922 until his retirement in 1987. During his 55 years in busi-ness, Tigerstedt was one of the most prominent photographers in the city. Tigerstedt maintained his studio in the basement and a retail store on the ground floor. Even after retiring, Ti-gerstedt occupied space in the building until about 1992.  The Tigerstedt Block is notable as a now rare example in the city of modest commercial-style architecture from the inter-WWI-WWII era. Constructed of commonly available materials, the storefronts include brick outer piers, large plate-glass display windows with recessed entries, and tile detailing below the windows and fram-ing sign bands. The building is dominated by a 10-foot project-ing neon sign featuring multi - coloured tubing, in an inverted ‘T’, containing the lettering `Tigerstedt Block’. The distinctive sign has assumed landmark status as one of the very few extant neon signs in the city dating from the early 1950s. The building itself is also a landmark due to its prominence within the Centre Street streetscape because of its substantial size and historical character.

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clothesline Not sure what to do with your clutter? The Clothesline program in Calgary collects gently used clothing, electronics and small household items-where pro-ceeds support the Canadian Diabetes Association. To donate and schedule your free pick-up, call 1-800-505-5525 or visit www.diabetes.ca/clothesline.

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deer run community association2223 - 146th Avenue S.E., T2J 6P8Phone 403-278-3117 or 403-278-4961Fax 403-278-4961

Mon – Fri 9:00 am to 10:00 pmSat 9:00 am to 9:00 pmSun 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Central Manager Rob Garnett

Volunteer with usAre you looking for an opportunity to help out in your community and meet some new people?

The Deer Run Community Centre offers numerous events throughout the year – many free admission – that need volunteers like you to help make them a success.  We always need volunteers to make this successful and our current openings are:

• Monthly Adult Supervision of Jelly Bean Dances & Family Movie Nights

• Weekly Drop-in Program Set-up (Basketball, Wally-ball, Volleyball, Table Tennis, Seniors Club)

• Annual Stampede Breakfast Volunteers • Annual Fun Money Casino Night Casino Volunteers • Annual Easter Party Volunteers• Annual Family Christmas Party• Seasonal Outdoor Ice Rink Maintenance• Painting• Seasonal Snow Removal• General Handyman Work• And more!

If you’d like to volunteer for any of the events above, or have involvement in general volunteer opportunities, please call Rob Garnett at: 403-278-3117

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Susan Mitchell

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Droos Director Mercy Musakanya 403 271 3704

I remember when I was a lad Times were hard and things were bad But there’s a silver linin’ behind every cloud Just four people that’s all we were Tryin’ to make a livin’ out of black-land dirt But we’d get together in a family circle singin’ loud Daddy sang bass (mama sang tenor) Me and little brother would join right in there Singin’ seems to help a troubled soul One of these days and it won’t be long I’ll rejoin them in a song I’m gonna join the family circle at the throne

Solution: “Daddy Sang Bass” is a 1968 single written by Carl Perkins, with lines from the chorus of “Will the Circle Be Unbro-ken?” and recorded by Johnny Cash.

Director at Large Jay Clements jay@deerruncalgary.comDirector at large Dagan Cardinal dagan@deeruncalgary.com

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Finding a trustworthy Financial plannerWith the RRSP tax deadline approaching on March 1, or-ganizing your finances is essential. Since the Canadian government doesn’t regulate financial planners, finding a trustworthy financial planner can be more challen-ging. Between student loans, credit cards and mort-gages, hiring a financial planner could save you time and money.

Protect your finances and hire a trustworthy finan-cial planner with these BBB tips:•Check credentials. If you are approached by some-

one who is trying to sell you an investment, call your provincial or territorial securities regulator to check whether the person is appropriately registered. Ask your financial professional if they are affiliated with the Financial Planning Standards Council of Canada, as they are the primary authority for financial profession-als in Canada. They enforce and uphold the standards of financial planning through Certified Financial Plan-ner certification. •Know the difference between an investment advi-

sor and a financial planner. Financial planners work with you to develop a tailored financial plan to suit your needs including savings, insurance, taxes, retire-ment, estate planning and investments. Investment advisors may only be able to give you a narrow range of guidance for specific investments. Be sure to deter-mine what your financial needs are before hiring a pro-fessional. •Know which questions to ask. Here are some of the

questions you should always ask when hiring any fi-nancial professional: What experience do you have, especially with people in my circumstances? What cre-dentials do you have? What products and services do you offer? How are you paid for your services? What is your usual hourly rate, flat fee, or commission?

•Arrange a meeting in person. Be sure to meet po-tential advisors face-to-face to make sure they clearly understand your needs and financial goals. Make sure to check-in regularly with your financial professional to ensure your needs are being met and goals are on track.

For more consumer tips visit bbb.org.

Director at large Lydia-Ann Fox

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Looking for Child Care? Look no further. Deer Run Out of School (DROOS) is a fun play-based environment lo-cated right in the Deer Run Community Centre. We ca-ter to children from Kindergarten to Grade 6 and offer a variety of fun and exciting activities for everyone. It is mandatory for all families with children in the program to have a valid community membership.

our school year fees are as follows:3 Components $475.00/ month(Mornings, Lunch, After school)2 Components $425.00/ month(Lunch & After school or Mornings & After school)

kindergarten$700.00/ month**Fees for PD days, Spring Break & Christmas Break are included in the above prices**1 Component $350.00PD Days $50.00/day per child**20 spots are available per PD Day and children should be registered and the spots prepaid for**

droos summer campsLooking for fun and affordable summer camps? Come join us at DROOS Summer Camps as we explore in and around the city. Fieldtrips, games, crafts and even after-noon snack are based on a weekly theme (yes, our camp themes change every week). Registration opens Mon-day, April 23rd.$250/ week per child: includes afternoon snack, camp games, crafts and two fieldtrips every week.We are a licensed and accredited program. Subsidy is available for those who qualify. If you would like more information, please email droos@deerruncalgary.com.If you are interested in enrolling your child in our program or have any questions or concerns, we can be reached via email at droos@deerruncalgary.com or by telephone at 403-271-3704 from 9 am – 6 pm Monday to Friday.

deer run out of school care

drca programs

iF you are interested in any oF these programs please contact the centre For more inFo or to register 403-278-3117

Gayle Parent – 403-271-7024,Tuesday & Thursday from 7:30 – 9 PMLaurie Hislop - www.blisswithin.ca –403-585-9045Monday – Deeper 5:15-7PM, 7:30 – 9 PMTuesday – Deeper 1:15-3PMWednesday – 9:30-11 AM, 7:30PMFor more information on Svaroopa® Yoga, go to: www.svaroopayoga.org.

PRIVATE SESSIONS: 1 hour $50Learn how to set-up your practice and review the basics: relaxation w/ guided awareness, breathing & the Magic 4 poses, or customized for your needs.

EMBODYMENT® THERAPY1 hour session: $50, 5 for $225, 10 for $400 A light, hands-on healing modality, working on many levels to reduce pain, anxiety & stress, as well as to help quiet your mind. One Embodyment® session is equal to the openings of 6 Svaroopa® Yoga Classes.

OUT OF SCHOOL Mon-Fri, 5 -12 yrs Mercy: 403-271-3704droos@deerruncalgary.com PRESCHOOLMichelle - 403-462-4825

JAZZERCISE/CORE TRAINING Patsy - 403-225-4410 Tues 6:15 - 7:15pm

COUNTRY LINE DANCEContact information: gwen_ncld@outlook.com or gwen_newell@yahoo.caClasses are all 1 hour Classes:Wednesdays 1:30 p.m. BeginnersThursdays 6:20 p.m. Beginners Thursdays 7:30 p.m. Advanced Improvers Line Dancing is for everyone, no partner required, its good exercise, lots of fun, and a great social outing. Line Dancing is Brain Wellness, Body Happiness, and Soul Satisfying.

SPORTBALL Starting Jan. 2019. 1.5-3y Tue 9:30-10:15am3-5y Tue 10:15-11:15am. calgaryadmin@sportball.ca

cont’dKARATE

Heather - 403 257 4638Friday 7-9pm Sat AMAdult & Child

NINPO AND JUJUTSU MARTIAL ARTS403 816 3474

Youth (8-15) Mon 6-7 pm, Wed 6-7 pm

Sept to End of JuneAdults (16+) Mon 7 - 9 pm Wed

7-9pm Sat 10-12 noon Year Round

KI AIKIDOThe Way of Mind and Body CoordinationDevelop mind and body coordination/unification, true confidence, living calmness and positive relaxation. Club Classes: Saturdays: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., Sundays: 10:00 a.m.

– 12:00p.m.Contact Irina Bondarev, 403-714-6401

or irina_bondarev@hotmail.com, www.canuck-ki-aikido.org

ADULT VOLLEYBALLAshley: ashleymiller6@live.com Mon.-Fri. PM

Adult

JAZZERCIZELori - 403 256 6808

Mon, Wed, Fri 9:30 AM

ADULT YOGA Svaroopa® Yoga is a supported style of hatha

yoga, which emphasizes precise alignments in the asanas (poses), releasing tensions in the

spine and increasing flexibility, helping to reduce or eliminate pain, balance your metabolism, calm

the mind and give the experience bliss. Suitable for “every” body.

Join us in the cozy Yoga & Wellness Room.Class size is limited to 10 students.

Cost is $13-$15 per class. Continuing classes: 1 1/2 hour class

Elaine (Laksha) Nesta - Special Programs - elainenesta@gmail.com

Laurie Hislop - www.blisswithin.ca

benefits of membershipHaving a community association membership is the BOM!What’s the BOM?Well, in addition to the many benefits you get from having a membership with your community association, their mem-bership with us at the Federation of Calgary Communities also gets you more through the Benefits of Membership, or the BOM, program!See below for the companies that are part of our Benefits of Membership (BOM) Program and how you can save with each of them.Cloverdale PaintWhenever you need to buy paint or paint supplies you simply say you are a “Federation of Calgary Communities Club Mem-ber” and you will receive more than 25% off paint and more than 15% off paint supplies!Servus Credit Union - Free bankingOpen an account with Servus Credit Union, and you’ll get:

• Sixmonthsoffreebanking• One-yearfreesafetydepositbox• 100%depositguarantee• AnnualProfitShare®

Take advantage of a no obligation, free “financial fitness” check-up with an investment specialist and a will and estates expert and receive a $50 gift card.This offer is open to any Calgarian who is a member of their local community association.Community is one of Servus’s core values. After all, we live and work in your community.Stealth Alarms - Monitoring FeeStealth Alarms is proud to offer all community association members 25% off burglary, smoke, panic and medical alarm monitoring fees. This discount, to the monthly monitoring charge, will provide 24/7 total protection of you and your home.

Your membership helps fund events in the community such as: Jelly Bean Dances, Family Movie Nights, Easter Egg Hunt, Parade of Garage Sales, Stampede Breakfast, Family Skate Party and much more!Deer Run Community Business PartnersYour membership has benefits at these businesses in the community:•Deer Point Alterations & Repairs: 10% off all items over

$10.00.•Deer Valley Florist will give DRCA members a 10% dis-

count on ‘in-store’ purchases.•Bow Valley Ranche is offering a limited 10% discount on

food purchases. Conditions apply, details in store.•Great Clips in Deer Valley will give DRCA members $2 off

a haircut.Membership cards must be shown to get the discount.

deer run membershiphttp://deerruncalgary.com/memberships/

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we would like to invite community seniors to join us for inspirational readings,

coffee and conversation.

Thursdays at 1:00pmJanuary 3, 2019 - february 7, 2019

deer run community association2223 146th avenue se calgary, ab

Coffee, tea and sweet treats will be provided.

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NEPTUNE PLUMBING & HEATING LTD: Qualified jour-neymen plumbers/gasfitters, very experienced in Deer Run. Upfront pricing. Reliable, conscientious, fully guar-anteed. Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. 24-hour emergency service, call 403-255-7938. “Showering you with great service.”

RIGHTWAY PLUMBING AND HEATING: Has been happily serving the Deer Run area with quality work, happy clients and fair pricing; with second generation experience, there is no job we can’t handle. Furnaces, softeners, garburators, appliances, humidifiers, faucets, water heaters, bathroom renos and gas lines also! In-stalled with great warranties. Call 403-968-6630.

PLUMBING PARAMEDICS: Your community plumbing experts! Licensed, insured, and fully guaranteed! Spe-cializing in residential plumbing and heating repairs. BBB accredited. Call today to experience our world class ser-vice! 403-452-2911. Ask about our seniors’ discount.

CPR PLUMBING: Your reliable local plumber! Fully li-censed and insured for all your service plumbing needs. Great prices on hot water tanks, fixture replacement/ repair, backflow testing, poly B replacement, wa-ter softeners, drain cleaning, and more. Call or text 403-680-7219.

DISCIPLE HOMES & IMPROVEMENTS (SINCE 1981): Renovation experts. Complete renovations from start to finish. Interior - kitchens, bathrooms, base-ments, windows, doors. Exterior - roofing, siding, soffit, eavestrough. Members of BBB, licensed and insured. Email: info@disciplehomes.com, 403-207-5708, www.disciplehomes.com. Visa and MasterCard accept-ed. Financing available upon approval.

K2 BOOKKEEPING: Are you too busy to keep up with your bookkeeping? Experienced bookkeeper now ac-cepting new clients. Specializing in small to medium-sized businesses. Twelve years of experience with QuickBooks and Simply Accounting, GST, payroll, WCB, filing, T4 filing, and competitive rates. Phone Katie 403-870-0737.

CONTRACTOR FOR HIRE: Over 15 years’ experience in demolition and renovation. I am great at “filling the gap” between jobs you can do yourself, and/or proj-ects involving skilled contractors. I am happy to quote, organize and execute “on budget”, any renovation or new construction project. Call Brad at 403-875-8463.

NON-PROFIT HOUSING AND SERVICES FOR SENIORS WITH LOW INCOMES: For you or a loved one. Come home to a vibrant and affordable Sil-vera for Seniors community that meets your unique needs and preferences. Choose from 25 locations and independent and supportive options, including meals, housekeeping and active aging programs. Call 403-567-5301. silvera.ca.

THE FINISHER: Wives, I’m here to finish what your husband started and husbands, I’m here to start and finish those projects that need to be done. From com-plete bathroom renos, basements developed and upgraded, to fences, decks, and sidewalks. References available. Contact our team of professionals. Wendell at 403-613-6807.

EXTERIOR WORKS: Siding, soffit, fascia, and eaves trough. New or repair. Smaller projects, such as gates, fences, decks, general repairs. We work all-year-round. Sunshine or snow! Call Fred at 403-861-2610 for a quote.

For business classified ad rates call Great News Media at 403-720-0762 or sales@greatnewsmedia.caBUSINESS CLASSIFIEDS

ATTENTION SENIORSDRCA will be hosting six “Coffee and Conversation” hours for seniors. Join us for inspirational readings, coffee, and interesting conversation each Thursday at 1:00pm starting January 3, 2019. Coffee, Tea, and sweet treats will be provided, sponsored by Swan Evergreen Village by Origin.

Alberta Job Corps is partnering with DRCA to help renovate our Sheilah Cross Boardroom to create a re-laxing new space for seniors to enjoy. In anticipation, we’re looking for donations to help make this dream a reality! We need the following items in new or gently used condition: Coffee maker, electric kettle, card tables, end tables, lounge chairs, a TV, games, puzzles, flooring, paint, and painting supplies.

Stanley Doherty, CPA, CMA#8-20 Douglas Woods Dr. SE, Calgary, AB T2Z 1K4Beside Swifties Bakery and Centex Gas Station on Douglasdale Blvd

403-257-1582

accountingservicescalgary.netdohertysb@shaw.ca

Personal and Corporate Taxes Financial Statements • GST • Payroll • Reviews

Audits • Consulting • Business Startup Assistance

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councillor, ward 14 peter demong

www.calgary.ca/ward14 eaward14@calgary.ca or 403-268-1653

Greetings Ward 14!

We are on month down in 2019. Here are your Febru-ary newsletter topics.

Assessment Notices and My Online Tax CalculatorYou only have about a month to inquire about or con-test the assessed value of your property or business. The customer review period ends on March 12. You can find more information about that at calgary.ca/assess-ment, and you will also find a link to my online tax cal-culator. It is something I have been working for a while now to improve transparency about how your taxes are spent. I think you will find it interesting. Read more on both of these topics at calgary.ca/ward14newslet-ter.

A Very Special ProjectI have been working on this for months now and am very excited to share it with you! It has been under wraps for a while, but you can now read about it in full detail at calgary.ca/ward14newsletter.

CounciltalkThe next Counciltalk is on February 23 at the Mid-Sun Community Centre. Visit calgary.ca/counciltalk or read more at calgary.ca/ward14newsletter for the other Counciltalk dates, times, and locations.

Don’t forget to visit calgary.ca/ward14newsletter for the full version of this column, and feel free to contact me any time. The best way to do so is by visiting calgary.ca/contactward14.

-Councillor Peter Demong

Name Age Contact Course

Allyson 15 403-478-3014 Yes

Brendayhome 59 403-984-7733 No

Britt 33 403-999-9709 Yes

Calla 19 403-278-8736 Yes

Chloe 21 587-777-1066 Yes

Elizabeth 16 403-816-3595 Yes

Heather 31 403-719-5371 Yes

Jillian 16 587-830-5920 No

Kate 25 403-437-3559 Yes

Kayla 14 587-575-9676 Yes

Korbin 12 403-262-5654 Yes

Margaret 47 403-475-2643 Yes

Mitchel 14 403-473-6617 Yes

Natasha 27 403-805-2851 Yes

Sarah 23 403-808-9306 Yes

Sheila 40 403-472-2583 No

Tessa 22 403-797-4025 Yes

Tracey 18 403-455-9421 No

WIll 14 587-578-0704 Yes

Yusef 14 587-703-9507 Yes

Calling All PArents

Calling All BABysittersEnroll free at mybabysitter.ca and choose the Calgary communities you would like to babysit in.

Disclaimer: We recommend for your own peace of mind that references be checked when choosing your babysitter. This babysitter list is provided as a service to the community and is governed by the terms & conditions outlined at mybabysitter.ca.

Visit mybabysitter.ca and find available babysitters in and aroundyour community.

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Famous FiVe districtAnother reminder to mark your calendar: The Annual Carnival is open to everyone and we’d really appreciate your support. The date is May 4, 2019 and the location is Queensland Community Hall. Activities will be on-go-ing from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm but get there early for the best baking and stay late to see if your name is the last on the list for the silent auction items! Lunch and snacks will be available along with fun and fellowship. Bring the children to participate in the games and activities.

February is a special month for Girl Guide members. It’s the time when we celebrate the birthdays of the founders of the organization—Lord and Lady Baden-Powell. During this month, units will be learning about Girl Guides and Girl Scouts from around the world with games, songs and sometimes some new food! If you have a special Girl Guide or Girl Scout memory, please remember to share it with a girl. Our young members today love to hear about the camps, friends and oppor-tunities that are part of our memories.

BONAVISTA F LOWERS 40 YEARS OF FLORAL EXPERIENCE

107, 755 Lake Bonavista Drive DE403.271.2666

Enter to win 30% off wedding flowers for 2019. Contest closes May 15, 2019

•Follow us on Facebook & Instagram @bonavistaweddingflowers•Tag 3 friends and include us •Have a confirmed booking with us for wedding flowers for 2019• You must live in Calgary

Enter to win flowers for a year (in store pick up only) follow us on Facebook or Instagram

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PLUMBER

Call Bob: 403-461-3490

PLUMBOB For All Your Plumbing Needs Small Company Low Overhead, Great Rates Sewer and Drain Cleaning Free Estimates & Advice Hot Water Tank Specials Gas Fitter

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• T-Ball(4-6yr-olds)• CoachPitch(6-8yr-olds)• Minors(8-10yr-olds)• Majors(10-12yr-olds)• Teenage(13-16yr-olds)

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To register or for more details please visit our website at: www.fcll.ca

Chatters Deerfoot Meadows403.253.5511#852, 8180 - 11 Street SE(across from Ikea)

Deer Run Real Estate UpdateLast 12 Months Deer RunMLS Real Estate Sale Price Update

To view more detailed information that comprise the above MLS averages please visit drn.mycalgary.com

Last 12 Months Deer RunMLS Real Estate Number of Listings Update

Average Asking Price Average Sold Price

December 2018 $399,900 $390,000

November 2018 $469,900 $463,500

October 2018 $399,900 $389,000

September 2018 $387,400 $365,500

August 2018 $469,900 $459,500

July 2018 $464,900 $450,000

June 2018 $399,000 $390,000

May 2018 $504,900 $491,000

April 2018 $0 $0

March 2018 $587,275 $568,250

February 2018 $446,900 $434,000

January 2018 $404,900 $397,000

No. New Properties No. Properties Sold

December 2018 0 1

November 2018 4 6

October 2018 9 1

September 2018 5 3

August 2018 5 2

July 2018 4 5

June 2018 10 6

May 2018 8 6

April 2018 7 0

March 2018 2 3

February 2018 4 3

January 2018 5 5

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What we learn from history is that man can never learn anything from history.~ Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel

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CALGARY FOOTHILLSSOCCER CLUB

DEVELOPING EXCELLENT PLAYERS AND OUTSTANDING PEOPLE

OFFICIAL YOUTH SOCCER PROVIDER FOR: Auburn Bay, Canyon Meadows, Cranston, Deer Ridge, Deer Run, Lake Chaparral, Mahogany, Marquis De Lorne, Queensland and Walden

OUTDOOR 2019 SEASON: Program details and online registration available February 1stth to March 30th at www.gofoothills.ca

DID YOU KNOW?Only Calgary Club with full-size 11v11 indoor turf facility

Professionally qualified Phase Area Leads at every age group(Canada and Europe Licencing)

In-house Sport Science program to develop athleticism and injury prevention

Coaching Mentorship and Certification Programs for ALL U4-Adult Coaches

Verifiably Calgary’s best program with more resources and pathway to pro-am for boys and girls

Foothills FC are 2018 PDL/USL2 Champions

Foothills WFC are highest level of women's soccer in Canada and 2018 UWS Western Conference Champions