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LYNNWOOD LINK
November / December 2010
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Lynnwood Exec Phone List····································································· 2 Advertising Rates ···················································································· 2 Parents & Tots ························································································· 3 West Edmonton Play School·································································· 3 Lead a song; don't just sing it······························································· 3 Nativity Scene Display············································································ 4 Free Swimming ························································································ 4 Community League Memberships.······················································· 4 Skating ····································································································· 5 West LRT Update ······················································································ 6 Yoga …………………………………………………………………………………………….· 6 Kudos ……………………………………………………………………………….. 7 Christmas recipe ………………………………………………………….. 8
Greetings Lynnwood, And still time passes on! So if you are one of the ul-tra-organized, you have already realized that Christ-mas is around the corner and have started preparing for it. You may even have already bought your pre-sents...Gasp! If you are more like me, you will put that stuff off for a few more weeks and then, at the beginning of December, you will try to get around to it. If you are like my husband, you think it is great idea to finish your Christmas shopping on the 24th. As the stores are still open, you might as well give the people working something to do. Just make sure you take the time to enjoy this thing we call Living. I would like to send a sincere thank you to the Scout-Venturer group, under the leadership of Kai Taylor, for the dramatic improvement to the hall. Through their hard work and volunteering I think our hall is looking great. It was really cool at Corn roast to sit out at the fire and look back at the hall and have a sense of pride. Gone were the weeds and the unkempt look. The front of the hall got some wonderful improve-ments as well. There is still some landscaping work to be done but they are continuing to do some research on plants and shrubs that will look great and be fairly easy to maintain. Speaking of the Corn roast, it was a tremendous suc-cess. We had more people than I think we have ever had and from the sounds of it everyone had a terrific time. We tried something new this year and since it was our 50th we had it catered. I have to say thank you to Katrina for this, as the food was wonderful. I only heard stories about how full people were I don't think anyone went home hungry. The DJ played
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some great music and had the limbo competition. Unfortunately I fell at the end and was disqualified so will have to try again at Spring Fling. I also wanted to mention I have received some re-ports of suspicious people, vandalism and mischief. Please if any of this happens to you or your home report it to the police. Lynnwood is a great commu-nity and we like to help each other out and support each other so when things are not going so well it is important that we inform the right people to get it to stop. Warm regards,
Taletta Lynnwood Community League President
Lynnwood Community League Meetings
The community league meets monthly to discuss issues that affect the neighborhood. The next meeting will be held on:
Sunday November 21, 2010 in our Community League Hall at 15525 84 Ave
Everyone is welcome!
President’s Pen
Advertising in the Link
Lynnwood Residents and Businesses Business card size $20.00 1/4 page (5 1/2” by 3 1/2”) $40.00 1/2 page (5 1/2” by 8”) $50.00 Full page $80.00
Non Lynnwood Residents and Businesses Business card size $25.00 1/4 page $45.00 1/2 page $75.00 Full page $100.00
Distribution: approximately 850 residents
Deadline for next issue: December 15, 2010
Lynnwood residents - contact me to advertise in our Community Tidbits section; $2 per line. Articles are always welcome at no charge.
2010 - 2011 Lynnwood Community League Executive
Community e-mail [email protected]
Community Hall 15525 - 84 Ave. 780-484-4893 President Taletta Wagner 780-930-1109 Vice President Peter Hamlett 780-456-4568 Past President Michelle Greening 780-444-3594
Secretary Charlotte Ohlendorff
780-444-9343
Treasurer Diana Wolfe 780-760-5603 Membership Krista Fiolleau 780-628-4435 Social Convener Katrina Donner 780-486-4489 Scouting Group Roy Thompson 780-489-7209 Sports Council Andy Greening 780-444-3594 Hockey Director Andy Greening 780-444-3594
Outdoor Soccer Directors
Shannon/Kevin Kennedy
780-483-5065
Hall Custodian Paul Federspiel Playground Society Andy Greening 780-444-3594 Rink Management VACANT Casino Coordinator Melinda Noyes 780-444-0843 Newsletter: - Editor/Compositors/ Invoicing
Naomi London 780-904-6977
- Distributor Web Page Lester Leung 780-453-5655 Programs Carol Federspiel 780-484-2465 Neighbourhood Watch
Bruce Nixon 780-642-3738 780-721-7936
West Ed Playschool - Registrar Jill 780-488-2009 - Liaison Sara Haines Moms & Tots Nancy Schmuland 780-756-4526 Hall Rental Essie Palmer 780-489-9079 Hall Maintenance Kai Taylor 780-486-2259 Community Liaison Brenda Stayko 780-484-2393 Civic Liaison Nancy MacDonald 780-993-1812
Report all crimes or suspicious behavior :
780.423.4567 www.electmary.ca
lead a song, don’t just just sing it !
With Christmas only a few weeks away, we begin to think about what our children are going to during the winter break from school. Christmas can be a busy time for parents. We sometimes get caught up with shopping, cleaning, Christmas dinner parties at work and may end up feeling guilty about not spending enough time with our kids during this “crazy busy” sea-son. How can we make this coming school break stimulating and memorable? How do we keep the younger ones happy? One great suggestion is Winter break camps. Children love going to camp! They come back with stories of friends and fun; of swimming and singing; of art pro-jects; of crafts and crazy games... and on and on. Camps are beneficial: • good learning experience • meet new friends & develop social skills • keep kids active
Your kids may learn to: • lead a song, not just sing it • participate in a drama group, not just watch • teach a game, not just play it • tell a story or joke, not just laugh at it
So if you are looking for some day camps for your kids during the winter break, search the internet - you will be surprised at how popular winter break camps are. Here are a few that I found interesting:
We offer playschool programs for children aged 3 and 4 years focusing on learning through play,
fieldtrips, fun, centres and songs!
We support community inclusion.
For classes that have been filled ,we have a wait list available.
For more information, please visit our
NEW website at www.weps.ca or contact Jill at 780.488.2009
Parents and Tots
every
Wednesday 9.30 am
to 10.30 am
No registration required .... drop by anytime. We would love to meet some new neighbours
and connect with old friends! Babies to Preschool aged children are welcome
$1.00 & a community membership
at Lynnwood Hall
Contact: Nancy 780.756.4526
Art Gallery of Alberta, Art Adventure Camp! Dec 27-31, 2010 Mon—Fri, 9am - 4pm offered for students aged 6 - 8 yrs and 9 - 12 yrs www.youraga.ca 780.422.6223
City of Edmonton Day camps Several holiday camps including Junior Zookeeper at Valley Zoo & Happy Holly-days at Muttart Conservator. www.edmonton.ca/ereg tel: 311
Whitemud Equine Centre, Horseback riding camp Dec 27 - 31, 2010 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. http://whitemudequine.ca [email protected] 780.435.3597
Rabbit Hill Snow Resort Holiday ski or snowboard lessons run for 3 consecu-tive days over the Christmas holidays. 780.955.2440 www.rabbithill.com
Snow Valley 2-day lesson programs for Mite (Ages 4 & 5), Junior (Ages 6-12) and Youth( Ages 13-17). 780.434.3991 www.snowvalley.ca
Naomi, Editor
Christmas Gift Certificates are the best gift for all. With our staff of 20 years if ex‐perience, we can give you the best relaxation you deserve. Use our Gift Certificates for any of our services.
Pedicures Toenails, calluses, paraffin dip, cuticles. Mini, regular & spa pedicures.
Facials acne treatment, anti‐aging, vi‐tamin C serum treatment, oxy‐gen therapy, deep cleanse.
Massage Visit our licensed therapist. Therapeutic, pressure point & deep tissue massages.
Threading This technique is the best to arch your eyebrows. We also do waxing for lips, arms & face. Other Services Ear piercing for babies —done with two operators working on ears at the same time. Tanning, lash & brow tint Hair care & styling Ear Candling
Esthetics and Hair De-sign
Christmas
Gift certificates
Gift Certificates
Nativity Scene Display Thu Dec 16 6 - 9 p.m. Fri Dec 17 6 - 9 p.m. Sat Dec 18 3 - 9 p.m. West End Christian Reformed Church 10015 - 149 Street, Edmonton we are right at the North end of Candy Cane Lane – feel free to use our parking lot Over 600 Nativity Scenes (Crèches) for you to come and enjoy. See the lights at Candy Cane Lane & then come for hot chocolate! FREE - no admission charged, donations not expected. Check out: www.westendcrc.ca or call us at: 780.454.8151 (reference: The City Of Edmonton’s ‘Monthly Minders’ Nov 2010)
Community League Memberships
Please contact Krista at 780.628.4435
Anyone new to the neighborhood in the past 6 months can receive a FREE membership and West Edmonton Mall attractions pass.
FREE Swimming !! Jasper Place Leisure Centre 9200 – 163 St, Edmonton
Community Family Swim Saturdays: 6 p.m. – 7 p.m (Community Membership Required) For more information call: 780. 496.7946 or visit the City’s website at: http://www.edmonton.ca
Dr. Ross Donison Dr. Holly Fritz
Family Dentistry
∗ Complete Dental Care ∗ Evenings and Saturdays ∗ Direct Insurance Billing ∗ New Patients Welcome
Please call to make an appointment 780-489-0160
14729 – 87 Avenue (S.E. Corner of 149 St. and 87 Ave.)
Skating in Lynnwood
Outdoor Public Skating Times in Lynnwood
Mon to Fri: 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Sat & Sun: 12 noon to 6 p.m.
(subject to change; check at rink to be sure)
Rink will close if temperature falls below -15 degrees C
NB - Tuesdays & Thursdays not open to public during Canucks Skate time from 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Preschool Learn to Skate Lessons Winter 2011 Designed for children aged 4-6 yrs old who have never skated before. This program offers learn to skate instruction for your Preschooler. We'll focus on fun, participation, achievement, some songs, and of course the basics of ice-skating. Callingwood Arena - Vern Davis Rink 17760 69 Avenue January 17 to March 14 (excluding Family Day) Mondays Crestwood Arena 9940 147 Street January 20 to March 17 (No program March 3) Thursdays Castledowns Arena A 11520 153 Avenue January 20 to March 17 (No program March 3) Thursdays $30 for each 8 week session REGISTER: by Phone: 311 by Fax: 780.496.8753 online: eReg.edmonton.ca in person: any City of Edmonton Leisure Centre (reference: The City Of Edmonton’s ‘Monthly Minders’ Nov 2010)
Yoga
Background
The City of Edmonton is moving forward with plans for the West LRT. In September the City released new details about which side of the road the train will run on, property impacts, and station location details. You can view this presentation on the city's website at: http://www.edmonton.ca/transportation/WLRT_OpenHouse_Sept2010_Sept7.pdf Of particular interest to Lynnwood residents
Of particular interest to us as Lynnwood residents, is the proposal for Meadowlark Mall.
Challenges
∗ 156 Street is the major point of access in and out of Lynnwood, Rio Terrace & Quesnell. Unlike Meadowlark, Lynnwood is already surrounded by Whitemud, 149 Street and 87 Ave, making travel in and of the neighborhood challenging.
∗ Placing the train at this intersection will complicate an already challenging situation.
∗ Access in and out of Meadowlark Mall will be more difficult. For instance:
∗ A car cannot cross over train tracks except at signal-ized intersections, so a car travelling east on 87 Ave would not be able to turn into Meadowlark Mall at the banks.
∗ A car travelling north on 156 Street would not be able to turn left into the mall until the KFC location, where there will be new lights.
∗ Traffic would also be one-way up to those lights.
Think about
Placing the train on Meadowlark Road as originally sug-gested: ♥ would link the train with the existing transit station
on the west side of the Mall ♥ would not impede traffic in and out of 156th street
would not have the same impact on Meadowlark's vehicle access as the alternative proposal would have on Lynnwood's.
Placing the train stop on the other side of the Mall: ♥ would not pose a serious challenge for Whitehall
Square or Lynnwood residents to catch. What you can do
The City will be voting on this alignment on December 8. Please consider writing the following organization / per-son and expressing your views on the topic:
As your Representative, I would be happy to hear from you, please feel free to contact me with your comments and concerns at: [email protected] or 780.993.1812 Thanks, Nancy MacDonald Lynnwood Civics Representative
Organization Contact Info
Edmonton Transit
Edmonton Transit System Attention: Customer Concerns P.O. Box 2610, Stn. Main, Edmonton, AB T5J 3R5
Tel: 780.496.4874
Councillor Karen Leibovici
2nd Floor, City Hall, 1 Sir Winston Churchill Square Edmonton, AB T5J 2R7
Tel: 780.496.8120
Original proposal New proposal
Train runs east on 87 Ave until Meadowlark Road
Train runs east on 87 Ave past Meadowlark Mall
Turn north, join 156 Street until Stony Plain Road
Turn north at 156 Street, bringing it closer to White-hall Square
West LRT Update by Nancy MacDonald, Lynnwood Civics Representative
Wednesday evenings 7:30 9:00 pm.
Accepting new registrations Contact Carol at 484‐2465
Kudos Volunteering is what makes Lynnwood a spe-cial place to live. We are fortunate to have so many people who pitch in whenever something needs to be done. We would like to say a special “Thank You” to the following people who have taken time to make a difference: Faye Taylor & Vincent Valois for the hard work they put in beautifying the gardens around the Lynnwood Hall. Many hours were spent pulling weeds, pulling stumps, moving dirt and bark. They are members of the Lynn-wood 116th Venturer Company “S” scout group that took on the project as a community service project but also a “gift” to the commu-nity on their 50th anniversary Robert Wannamaker for all his hard work in helping out with the gardens at the hall. Pat Odegard for the new Canadian flag that graces our flag pole. A very special thank you to Marion Desplen-ter for her years of hard work and dedication in putting together the ‘Lynnwood Link’. Marion has produced the ‘Link’ like clockwork, gathering information, never missing an issue and putting up with late submissions from all of us! Marion, we wish all the best and hope to see you around the community. And to everyone who comes out to help with casinos, social nights, community league meetings & work bees:
Help Wanted
West Edmonton Playschool is looking for staff to fill the following position: Full time temporary maternity leave Playschool Teacher for morning and afternoon programs. Starting in January 2011. Skills in program planning, supervision and ability to work with children and parent boards is important. Successful candidates must have: ∗ Child Development Worker Level 2 or higher ∗ Child First Aid and CPR ∗ Criminal Record Check ∗ Child Welfare Check Send resume, cover letter & list of references to: [email protected]
Deadline for submissions: Dec 3, 2010
www.weps.ca
Lynnwood Hockey is looking for old photos for a presentation to celebrate 50 years of hockey in the community.
Pull out those old photos in your closet & in the shoebox under the bed.
Call Andy - he can pick them up from you, have them scanned, and returned to you
unharmed. Andy: 780.444.3594
— the safe return of your pictures
eggnog with a punch
This Christmas, why not try something different—like an is‐land drink from the Caribbean. Punch de Creme is one of the traditional Christmas drinks in the Caribbean. It is a rum drink, basically another version of eggnog. One thing that I really like about punch de creme (as opposed to traditional eggnog) is the use of citrus flavors like lime and Angostura bitters (which has orange extract. I usually find it at Safeway Supermarket). This gives the ‘nog’ a fruity light‐ness that alleviates the sweet creaminess.
Ingredients: 6 eggs 3 tins evaporated milk (15oz.) 1-1/2 tins sweetened condensed milk (14 oz.) 1/2 cup rum 2 teaspoons Angostura bitters grated nutmeg peel of one lime
Directions: 1. Beat eggs with lime peel until light and fluffy. 2. Add evaporated milk. 3. Sweeten to taste with condensed milk. 4. Add bitters, grated nutmeg, and rum accord-ing to taste. 5. Strain 6. serve with crushed
Naomi, Editor
