Dovercourt-NewsFROM THE PRESIDENT

Greetings Dovercourt!

As our newly elected Executive prepares for another year of Community service let me begin by saying how encouraging it was to see so many of our neighbours at our last Community League AGM. It was a real shot in the arm for me and the other board members to see the interest and support of our Community at that meeting. The event was a great success and I would like to thank Susan, Shauna and their AGM group for advertising, setting up and organizing the event. It was fun to have Councillor Esslinger share some of her thoughts, give away Deon’s Jersey and to have the opportunity to meet and reacquaint ourselves with some of our neighbours. Thanks to those who attended, I hope we can build on that evening for future meetings and events.

If you would like to attend future meetings they are always scheduled in the newsletter and on our website (www.dovercourtcl.ca). Please feel free to come and listen, if you would like to present anything or ask questions please contact Kate, Jo-Anne or me to get added to the agenda. Typically a “general” (vs Executive) meeting is more conducive to extra guests.

2015 is a very exciting year for our Community; Dovercourt will be 60. As our Sexennial Anniversary year begins we are very interested in having a community celebration as part of Community Day in September. A few things we are hoping to organize are a community dance, fireworks, afternoon BBQ, a celebration of our community’s history and recognition of some of the people who Dovercourt has spawned over the decades. (It might also be nice to have a flag raising ceremony if only we could find a few people to make a flag pole.) If you are interested in helping or if you have any ideas about an activity etc. please contact Cindy who will be helping to coordinate the day. Preparations are beginning soon, so please act sooner rather than later.

I have been trying to finesse this little joke for years: “while the US is a melting pot, Canada is often considered more of a mosaic with our various groups celebrating their “Canadianism” through the diversity which makes us Canada. Please celebrate our community and our country by helping keep the “u” in neighbourhood, the US takes the “u” out of everything: neighbor, color etc…”

On the subject of the neighbourhood I am very sorry to announce that one of our past presidents and a great friend of Dovercourt, Kelly Brunlees passed away on January 15 after a brave battle with cancer. My thoughts and prayers go out to Roberta and his family after this great loss, he was taken far too early. Kelly’s passing as well as other recent losses including the death of RCMP Constable Wynn really illustrate how fragile our time on earth is and hopefully helps each of us realize how important our friends and family are. Please take a moment today to call your parents, kids, friends or whoever and let them know that you value them, love them and hope they are having a great day. I like to believe that one gets what one gives in life and that a life dedicated to family, community and friends will feel satisfying on my last day.

In happier news, we putting the finishing touches on our 2015 Milk Jug Funspiel. It will be held on the evening of February 14 and I am looking forward to seeing the rink transformed into a big curling centre. Last funspiel Mike had it all painted and professional looking, I hope we can expect more of the same. If you haven’t t yet registered, time is running out, we need your forms to the hall by WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 10. There may be late registrations on “game day” but we may be full, don’t chance it.

On the subject of registrations, February is SOCCER REGISTRATION MONTH for minor soccer. We will be holding community based registrations on Feb 15 and 25 and there will be a final Zone central registration on March 10. If you want your child(ren) to play soccer, please try to attend one of these registrations. There will be late fees associated with late registrations. You need child’s Alberta Health number, a community league membership (Available for purchase at registration), a cheque for registration fees and a volunteer bond cheque. More details are available later in the “soccer news” section and at registration.

Thank you again for giving me another chance to be President, although I joke it is more of a sentence than a term, I value our community and enjoy serving its residents. Thanks too to our Executive members both new and returning, I am sure we will have an exciting and productive year.

Happy Birthday Dovercourt, see you in the ‘hood, G

FEBRUARY 2015

Dovercourt Community Hall ~ 13510 - Dovercourt Avenue ~ 780-455-6225

President Geoff Galbraith 780-452-0830

Past President Art Mattuli 780-453-1621

1st Vice President Jo-Anne Frere-Wilson 780-488-6832

2nd Vice President Felix Miller 780-452-3453

Secretary Kate Davidson 780-451-2033

Treasurer Colin Law 780-455-9668

Building & Grounds Maintenance

Felix MillerColin Law

780-452-3453780-455-9668

Equipment Directors Geoff GalbraithArt Mattuli

780-452-0830780-453-1621

Financial Directors Kate Davidson 780-451-2033

Hall Directors Bonnie HawryschukGlenda McCromick

780-447-5532780-235-2924

Membership Director Gwen Madsen 780-453-6013

Publicity Richard FottKate Davidson

780-974-3425780-451-2033

Facebook Coordinator Cindy Dorward 780-477-4237

Rink Director Kevin Miller 780-918-7743

Program Director Cindy Dorward 780-477-4237

Social Director Gwen MadsenBonnie HawryschukGlenda McCormick

780-453-6013780-447-5532 780-235-2924

Sports Director Art Mattuli 780-453-1621

Soccer Coordinator Geoff GalbraithJo-Anne Frere-Wilson

780-452-0830780-488-6832

Softball Coordinator Art Mattuli 780-453-1621

Neighbourhood Watch & Safe Parent

Maggie Harris

Newsletter Distribution Kevin Miller 780-918-7743

Community/School Liaison

Vacant

Webmaster Kate Davidson 780-451-2033

Bingo Organizer Vacant

Dovercourt Executive & Board Members

If you, or someone you know, may be interested in one of the above Vacant Positions, please contact the Community President for more information regarding the position you are interested in.

Newsletter Submissions Advertisements for the Dovercourt Newsletter may be dropped off in the community league mailbox at the Dovercour t Ha l l o r e -ma i led to R ic hard a t richardfott@gmail.com

All submissions must include your name and phone number. Payment for the advertisement(s) must be paid before the deadline. All submissions sent via e-mail must be in Microsoft Word Doc format only.

Newsletter Deadline: February 20

NEXT EXECUTIVE ISFEBRUARY 9, 8 PM

(ENTER THROUGH BACK DOOR)

Neighbourhood Blading Snow Days

• Blading is on every Friday in Dovercourt • Make sure they have complete and clear access to

the roads during your area's snow day.

Roadway Plowing Note, like garbage day, these days will be constant throughout the winter season - but only when it snows

Snow plowing begins on the main roads when 3cm of snow has accumulated on the roadway and the weather forecast calls for continued snowfall. transportationoperations@edmonton.ca or Phone 311

Please Note: Sand is provided as a Courtesy 

Pick up free sand at the community leagues to use on your icy sidewalks and walkways. Remember to bring your own container when you visit your local community sandbox.

Although every attempt is made to keep sand boxes filled, crews fill them as time permits. Activities such as plowing, blading and sanding roads take priority over additional courtesy services like filling sandboxes. 

Property owners are responsible for keeping adjacent sidewalks sanded and clear of ice.

Ice Rink Schedule Weekdays 5-9 PM

Weekends 12-8 PM

Rink is closed if temperature is -18 C or wind chill is -23 C.

Family Skating is on Tuesday’s

Rink Phone #: 780-454-2694

Pets in the City Even if they’re on a leash, keep your dog 10 metres (32 feet) from playgrounds, sports fields and picnic areas. Stick to permanent trails in these areas.

Keeping your dog on a leash and away from these areas will save you a $100 fine.

Clean up after your dog to keep Edmonton healthy and attractive for everyone. It’s also the law; the fine for not cleaning up after your dog is $100.

It will also save you money; the fine if your cat is caught on private property is $100.

DOVERCOURT PUB NIGHT Where Neighbours Become Friends

MARCH 28, 2015 @ 8PM Light Lunch Served

$2.50/person (Dovercourt Bucks accepted)

Ping Pong // Darts // Air Hockey // Cards // Board Games

5th Annual DOVERCOURT SPRING TEA Seniors & Guests

Dovercourt Community Hall Saturday, March 28, 2015 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Free Event----Donations Welcome

***SAVE THE DATE***

Details to follow in next newsletter

2015 Dovercourt Milk Jug Curling Bonspiel

FEBRUARY 14, 2015

Be a competitor or a spectator, come and cheer on your friends and neighbours as the compete for the coveted “Dovercourt 90” milk jug championship trophy. The trophy will be displayed at the hall engraved with the winning team’s name. We are still looking for volunteers to help with the organizing and running of the event. Please call Geoff (780-452-0830) if you would like to get involved.

This is a licensed event. All competitors and spectators must be 18+. BYOJ (Bring Your Own Jugs).

• Registration form for teams are due in the hall mailbox by 9 PM on Wednesday, February 10, 2015. Team captains will be contacted with start times on February 12, 2015.

• Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. Only 16 teams will be accepted. If there is space available, late registrations may be accepted.

• Teams must have 4 players and can have subs. At least one team member must hold a current Dovercourt membership - players may substitute as often as they like but only four may curl in the end, no more, no less. No double shanks.

• Registration fee is $20 per team, Dovercourt Bucks are happily accepted.

• All teams will receive food tickets. Additional food tickets and beverage tickets will be available for purchase (Cash Bar is available).

• Each end will be scored based on a milk jug guidelines - exact scoring system will be explained prior to the first game.

• All teams are guaranteed two games - the overall format of the tournament will be determined based on the number of teams. Games will consist of 4-5 ends or 40 minutes; whichever comes first.

• There will be prizes for best consumed/coordinated team as voted by participants.

• All teams are required to supply 6 of their own decorated milk jugs. Decorated to their liking.

Registration Form For The 2015 Dovercourt Milk-jug Curling Bonspiel

***Please include payment with registration

Please Check One Box: [ ] Family [ ] Adult Team Name: _______________________________________

Team Members:

Lead: _________________________ Phone #: ___________________

2nd: _________________________ Phone #: ___________________

3rd: _________________________ Phone #: ___________________

Skip: _________________________ Phone #: ___________________

YOGA CLASSES BEGINNER YOGA CLASSES COME LEARN WHAT YOGA

IS ALL ABOUT!

When? Mondays beginning January 19, 2015 Time? 7:30-8:30 PM Where? Dovercourt Community League 13510 Dovercourt Avenue Cost? $60 for 6 weeks Payment required at first class.

DROP IN’S WELCOME @ $12/SESSION

To signup and for more information:

Contact Carolyn (cmterry9@yahoo.ca, 780-977-8252)

Dovercourt Parents Group

Every Wednesday 9:15am - 10:30am For parents with children ages 0-5

Contact  Erin @ 780-457-5327 Or Cindy @ 780-477-4237

Coming Soon!

We will start coordinating a Neighbourhood Watch and Safe Parent Program for

Dovercourt in the coming weeks. If you would like to be kept up to date or would like to

participate, either email at dovercourtneighbours@gmail.com or call

Maggie at 780-634-2812.

FEBRUARY IS OUTDOOR SOCCER REGISTRATION

MONTH http://www.dovercourtcl.ca/

Dovercourt Registration: Sunday, February 15, 11-2 pm; Wednesday, February 25, 6-9 pm; Dovercourt Community Hall 13510 Dovercourt Avenue

Outdoor Central Registration March 10, 2015;  6pm to 9pm at Double Tree by Hilton (prev. The Mayfield) 16615 – 109 Ave

You must have a Community League Membership to register for soccer. Dovercourt Memberships available at registration

$25 Late Fee for all registrations after March 10

Come try our 60 minute,

dance party workout

Mondays & Wednesdays

9:30 am or 8:00 pm

13535-122 Ave. (Kirk United Church)

Child Care Available for 9:30 amwww.jazzercise.com

For more info call 780-970-3650 or email jazzercise.christine@gmail.com

facebook.com/JazzerciseChristineWorthing

MUNICIPAL ENFORCEMENT UPDATE Happy Fall!  I hope you all had a wonderful summer.

Now that we are moving towards our winter season, I wanted to ask the league to pass on some important information to its residents.

Snow on sidewalks

As a winter city, we all know that snow, and the removal of it, is inevitable.  We want to ensure our sidewalks are as safe as possible for those that need to use them. Our Community Standards Bylaw asks that property owners or tenants keep their adjacent city sidewalk clear of snow and ice to the pavement.  It is important to shovel the sidewalk as soon as possible after each snowfall to avoid a buildup that can be then difficult to deal with.

If someone in your community has difficulty with shovelling, encourage them to call 311 and ask about the Capital City Clean Up Snow Angels program. Alternatively, perhaps your community also has a strong volunteer group that might be able to assist those in need this winter.

Community members should be aware that there is a $100 fine associated with failure to keep the sidewalks clear of snow, as well, the cost for the contractor to clear the sidewalk is billed back to the property owner. Please note sand can be used as a temporary measure to provide traction in icy areas. Free sand is available at community leagues throughout Edmonton; visit Edmonton.ca to locate the nearest sand station. 

Recreational Vehicles

For those neighbourhoods with front driveways and no alleys, November 1 is the date when all recreational vehicles (including motorhomes, travel trailers, fifth wheels and campers not mounted to trucks), should no longer be parked on the front driveway.This restriction runs through to March 31.

News From The City

New Building Height Regulations going to Public Hearings

A public hearing scheduled for February 9, 2015

Submit your comments as soon as possible to city planner, James Veltkamp  If you would like more details before submitting your comments, go to www.edmonton.ca and search for Bylaw Text Amendments. Click on the Height and Grade project.

Latest infill housing strategies begin public hearings 2015

November. 17, 2014 – Subdivision of  RF1 House lots and Changes to Garage/Garden Suite Regulations  going to Public Hearing February 2015.

On November 12, the Executive Committee of Council heard from the public about proposed bylaw amendments to allow for more garage and garden suites, and narrower (7.6 m) lots throughout RF1 neighbourhoods. Executive Committee motioned to have City Administration prepare bylaw changes

This motion takes Edmonton one step closer to encouraging small scale infill housing which will provide more housing in existing neighbourhoods, thus potentially making more use of existing infrastructure, schools, league facilities and programs. If done properly, infill housing could enhance neighbourhoods. 

What would you like to see happen? Voice your opinion.

evolvinginfill@edmonton.ca or phone: 311

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Dovercourt)Community)League)

Annual)General)Meeting:)January)12,)2015))

Community)Questions)

What)one)thing)could)we)do)to)make)our)community)

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• Have)a)variety)of)opportunities)to)get)to)know)each)other)better.)Pub)nights)are)good)but)

different)types)of)events)would)encourage)different)community)members)to)attend.)For)

example)sport)nights,)fire)pit)night…!• Plan)different)recreational)and)social)events)in)the)community)such)as)volleyball,)running,)

Zumba…!• I)think)the)community)is)doing)a)great)job)now!!• A)summer)celebration)festival)with)crafts,)art)and)music!)

• An)adult)softball)team.)

• A)Canada)Day)parade.)

• A)60th

)anniversary)celebration.)

• A)walking)and)fitness)program)

• My)favourite)things)about)Dovercourt)are)he)trees)and)green)spaces.)

• It)is)safe)and)friendly.)

• Friendly)and)helpful)neighbours.)

• The)volunteers!)

• Dovercourt)does)spontaneous,)generosity)and)friendliness)well!)

• I)think)everyone)can)contribute)to)our)community)by)volunteering)at)the)numerous)activities,)

events)and)on)the)committees.)

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