INSIDE THIS MONTH

Teachable Adventures Page 10

Dining Out: Sharifa's SamosaHouse Page 11Low-Co- st Summer Ideas Page 12

BoyleMcCauley Cleans Up!

ON JUNE 2, MCCAULEY CLEANED UP ITS ACT! Pictured is Geoff John-Wes- t, one of the many community

members who helped gather, sort, and discard garbage and unwanted items. The McCauley Clean Up is an annualevent sponsored by E4C and the McCauley Community League, Kudos as always to organizer Dan Glugosh,

HarmReductionHouse Plannedin McCauleyNicolas Hermansen If youlive in the McCauley neighbour-hood, you can expect a newneighbour in the near future.Niginan Housing Ventures is inthe final stage before startingconstruction this fall on AmbrosePlace at 9625 106 Avenue. Thetype of facility that AmbrosePlace represents can be classifiedas a Harm Reduction House.

A Harm Reduction House is aplace where people with chronicdrug and alcohol addiction prob-lems can live and seek some help,possibly leading to rehabilitationwith their addiction issues. Inplace of a constant search on

the streets for drugs or alcohol,they are instead supplied withsmall controlled amounts of thesubstance to which they are ad-

dicted, or a suitable replacement.Rehabilitation for many of theresidents will be looked at as alife long process, and while absti-nence is the hoped for outcome,this may prove unrealistic formany of the residents of AmbrosePlace.

Residents living at AmbrosePlace will not be forced to takepart in the programs that Nigi-

nan Housing Ventures offers.Rather, they must empowerthemselves and choose rehabili-tation as well as other programsgeared towards teaching greaterindependence in life. Volunteersand staff at all levels will workwith residents to meet the mostdesired outcome.

The template for the AmbrosePlace project has been based

upon projects similar to this allover North America and Europe.The Niginan Housing Venturesgroup has worked very hard onthis project and believes it willbe an asset to the community. Itwill remove issues from being ona street level to a place wherethe residents can feel safe andsecure.

Ambrose Place will take the formof a low-ris- e apartment buildingand will house forty-tw- o to forty-fiv- e

people. It will have a largegarden area at the front of thebuilding and a single secure en-tryw- ay

at the front of the build-ing. The building has also beendesigned in a culturally sensitivemanner to respect the Aboriginalculture.

Those interested in learningmore about this project can con-

tact Lynne Hanley at the Com-munit- as

group at 482-546- 7.

Heart of the City Festival

"I'iirtit'ipiilory, inclusive commu-nities that strive to protect thevulnerable members of societyare the key to safer neighbour-hoods ..."Safer Communities,Safer Lives

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"Learning often comes withan attitude of curiosity, so Ityourself be curious and operiftnew ideas. Adventures to different places are one way to learnabout other people and culture,especially ifyou get olTthebeaten path.."

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Rotary ClubHonour sFather Jim

Kate Quinn The Rotary Clubof Edmonton honoured Fr. JimHolland with an Integrity Awardat their annual award ceremonyon May 31. His philosophy isreflected in his statement, "Myapproach is...to help people livethe best that they can as a hu-

man being." People in McCauleyalso know him for his rose gar-

den and flowers outside SacredHeart Church and for his dailywalks with his Yorkshire terriers.Congratulations Fr, Jim!

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the City Festival. EDITOR'S COMINGBurns, belly dancersand Crunch NOTES UP NEXT

eight and nine! MONTH....

Of! the COVer... Performers at the Heart ofFrom left to right: Netti Spaghetti, Cadenceaccompanying the Drum Circle, Paula Eve Kirman,Lifter. Mora Heart of the City coverage is on pages

EDITORIAL

Inner CityAdventuresPaula E. Kirman July andAugust are months that equatesummer holidays for manypeople. School is out, the weath-er is nice (we hope), and trips areplanned, from extensive overseastravel to camping in the moun-tains, to day trips to the beach orattractions in surrounding areas.

However, having a summeradventure does not necessarilyhave to take one to a new andexotic locale. In fact, for manypeople, taking a trip somewhereelse is not a realistic plan be-

cause of work or family obliga-tions, and especially the cost andstress involved. Does this meanthat summer has to be dull andfilled with routine? Of coursenot!

Summer is filled with festivalsand events, many of which aretaking place downtown, not toofar from the community. There isan incredible River Valley whichis finally green and beautiful,and worth taking some time toexplore. Many of Edmonton's

attractions have special summerprograms going on. It is incred-ible how many people want to getout of town, without ever takingthe time to see what is cookingright here at home.

Adventure can also be expe-rienced through trying newactivities. The summer can bethe perfect time to explore newinterests, or get back into someold ones. Haven't gone for a bikeride in a long time? Get thosetwo wheels out of the garage(and tuned up before hitting thestreets, of course). Love playingmusic, but are a little out of prac-tise? Dust off that instrumentand make some noise. Does thesight of flowers inspire you withtheir colour and natural beauty?Plant your own garden and learnnew skills in the process.

So before you head out this sum-mer, check out everything thatyour own city and communityhas to offer. Have many safe andfun adventures!

Boyle McCauley NewsThe Boyle McCauley News a a non-prof- it newspaper published monthly by the Boyle Street McCauley Community

Newspaper Society. The Society ii made up of people who live and work in the Boyle Street and McCauley neighbour-

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BOARD OF DIRECTORSBonnie Barrigan, Diane Gray, Annette Kreider, Joanne C. McNeal,

Tim Nixon, John Reilly

EDITORIAL COMMITTEEColleen Chapman, Nicholas Hermansen, Donna Mackey, Joan MacKinlay, Joanne C. McNeal,

Kylee Nixon, Zinia Pritchard, Kate Quinn, Karen Simons, Heidi Tabata

OFFICE STAFFEDITOR Paula E. Kirman

VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR Colleen

Chapman

LAYOUT AND DESIGN Vikii Wiercinski

ADVERTISING Colleen Chapman

PROOFREADER Barbara B. Kirman

ACCOUNTING Rosalie Gelderman

THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEERS,

WRITERS, AND CONTRIBUTORS

Darlene Arseneault, Ron Berezan, Colleen

Chapman, I ID, Joe Cloutier, Isabelle Foord,

Rosalie Gelderman, Nicholas Hermansen,

Paula E. Kirman, Joan MacKinlay, Joanne

McNeal, Betty Nordin, Nick Ochotta, Lorinda

Peel.Tamara Raynor-Cote- , Kate Quinn, Gary

Simpson, Jack Wiercinski, Vikki Wiercinski

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Bissonette, Marian Brant, Brockman Family,

The Sisters of Charity, Michelle Cumming,

Barry Daniels, John Gee, Rosalie Gelderman,

Casey Hunt, Dave Gibson, Michelle Hobbs,

Sister Joanne, Maija Korhonen, Carmen

Loiselle, Mackey Family, Wesley May, Joan

MacKinlay, Shari Mati, Bob McKeon, Daniel

Nganga.Tim Nixon, Phil O'llara, Kate

Quinn, Kim O'Leary & John Reilly, Henry

Schuurman, Garry Spotowskl, Gordon Stamp,

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Welcome to our combined JulyAugust issue! This month'stheme is "Adventure," and we'vegot a lot of stories of adventures,both local and international. Ofcourse, in this issue we are alsofeaturing a recap of the Heartof the City Festival, which wasabsolutely phenomenal this year.Our next issue will be publishedin September. Until then, have ahappy and safe summer!

September's theme is "Educa-tion." Are you taking a course?Starting post-seconda- ry studies?Has your educational path beenunusual? Perhaps your educa-tion came from life experiences,or the so-call- ed "school of hardknocks." Do you have any specialmemories of going back to schoolwhen you were a student? Or,maybe you know someone who isheading back to class or is doingsomething new and exciting inthe world of education. We wantyour stories that fit our theme,and also items about generalcommunity news and events.

Please keep your articles under500 words, and send them to boy-lemcnewsgmail.c- om.

Thedeadline is August 12.

Do you have a gripe? A compliment? A question? Share your thoughtswith a Letter to the Editor. In two hundred words or less, tell us whatmade you smile or frown, or what you would do to change somethingaround ifyou could. Send your letters to: boylemcnewsgmail.com.Letters may be edited for length or clarity.

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teering for our paper for justover a year. Whenever extraor-dinary demands came about,HD was a willing spirit! Withour office move, helping fromtime to time distributing papersto our carriers, writing articlesand poetry for the paper, actingas a photographer...whateverhas been asked HD has cheer-fully given. So the JulyAugustVolunteer of the Month honoursHD, and all of our anonymousvolunteers! Thank you for yourefforts, and keep up the good

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Phair take part in the Pride Parade on June 16. The parade be-

gan on Jasper Avenue and finished at Churchill Square, whereeven a downpour could not stop the festivities (below).

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Safer Communities,4m fA M T i ifa Protecting the community is

IID Safcdmonton, a group oforganizations working togetherfor safer communities, held itsthird annual community gath-ering on May 24. Several well-know- n

community leaders werepresent to share reports of bothprogress and need, includingCouncillor Janice Melnychukfrom the City of Edmonton, KateQuinn from PAAFE, InspectorBrian Nolan and several othermembers of the Edmonton Po-

lice Service, Marlene Hanson,principal of Parkdale School, andLaura Sterling with the NorthClareview Community CrimeCouncil.

Participatory, inclusive communi-ties that strive to protect the vul-

nerable members of society arethe key to safer neighbourhoods,and the development and main-tenance of these communitieswas the focus of all the speakers.Safe and stable housing, and thefunding needed for it, was ad-

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Members of the Police Serviceunveiled their new Patrol ServiceModel, effective April 29 of thisyear. Police Service effectivenesswill be enhanced by geographicaccountability - community liai-

son constables, patrol constables,and community sergeants willbe responsible for their districtof the city - the sense of owner-ship of an area brings a greaterunderstanding of the neighbour-hood and its particular needs,and inspires a greater sense oftrust in residents. Schedulingwill also change to reflect a great-er responsiveness to call volumes.

"Vice," in particular, will take anew approach: the vulnerablepersons approach, in recognitionthat many of those involved inprostitution are victims of exploi-tation and are working as suchfor basic survival needs such asfood and shelter.

Marlene Hanson discussed whatstudents were doing and spoke

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about how a sense of hope isbased in resiliency. Some of thefactors of resiliency are feelingsafe and valued and connected infamily and school and communi-ty, and many students do not feelsafe and connected to community.Inspiring students to participatein improving their surroundingsbrings new hope and a sense ofbelonging.

Similarly, when neighbourhoodsband together to clean up, theentire community starts to takesome pride of ownership. LauraSterling spoke about how theQueen Mary Park Communitymobilized and removed five anda half tons of trash from theirneighbourhood.

All in all, Safedmonton is work-ing hard at the nitty-gritt- y, ev-

eryday, difficult corners of what itmeans to live up to its mandate:"Looking out for each other," put-ting people first, feeling a senseof pride and ownership in one'scommunity, and protecting andincluding everyone in creating aplace where we all feel safe.

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RedStrapClosesThe Red Strap Mar-ket closed its doorsat the end of May.Located at 1030597 Street, the RedStrap offered spacefor local artists tosell their merchan-dise for a low spacerental fee and com-mission. Red Strapwas also a locationfor numerous artshows, film screen-ings, musical perfor-mances, and otherevents. This is defi-nitely a loss for thelocal arts

Frr tht naet fau feci iachave been soliciting entries;our Logo Contest --Weother three entries to present?from Sarah Bromley.kJan aspiring graphic desT

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Edmonton residents are par-ticularly privileged to be ableto get out with their dogs inforty off-leas- h sites around theCity. Through community ef-

forts, these green spaces aroundthe City have been designatedas Parks for Paws: areas whereyou are free to let your pets run.Theses areas include quietersmaller neighbourhood sites, orif you prefer the larger parks inthe river valley, which can be

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Porks for Powsbusier but fun. Also, if you'reinterested in the Pets in the Cityprogram, which travels aroundthe City from location to locationdiscussing pet stewardship, petand animal issues within urbanEdmonton, as well as giving youthe chance to meet the AnimalControl Officers and the ParkRanger, call 496-886- 4.

Do remember that all City off-leas- h

parks and trails are multi-us- e,

so please set a good exampleand be a considerate and respon-sible pet owner. Here are someguidelines for you to check out,both before you take your dog toan off-leas- h area, and to remem-ber once you are there:

License your dog.Have your dog vaccinated.Make sure your dog obeys your

voice commands immediately.That is very important when

coming into contact with otherdogs, or encountering pedestri-ans in the parks who are fright

ened of animals. Remember thatthese areas are multi-us- e, andthere will be adults and childrenthere without dogs.

Always have your dog withinsight in the off-leas- h area andhave your leash ready in case itis needed.

And. ...don't forget the "pooperscooper"! Remember to use it.

For more information about thecost of violating Bylaw 13145,which governs off-leas- h parkareas: Google City of Edmon-ton, then go to "Parks & RiverValley" on the toolbar; then ac-

cess "Parks" on the sidebar; andfinally "Off-Leas- h Park sites" onthe sidebar. You may be sur-prised to learn that there are tenpossible kinds of non-complian- ce

with the Bylaw, for which thereare fines ranging from $100.00to $2500.00. On the same site,youll also find information abouthow you can further supportEdmonton's Off-Leas- h sites.

I hope you and your family canget out and enjoy our lovely parkareas with your dogs this sum-mer! Even those with mobilityhandicaps are able to take theirpets. Maybe I'll see you there.

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We want to showcase the creative work ofyoung peo-ple in the Boyle Street and McCauley area. Ifyou are astudent in elementary, junior high, or high school whoLiKes to write, men consiaer contributing your worn to ,:

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Short stories " V vPoems - ' VAn article about something interesting you or your friends are doingA review of a movie that you saw, a book that you read, or a CD mat.MA

you listened to

Stories and articles should be no more than five hundred words, and poems nolonger than twenty lines. As well, if you under eighteen years of age your par-

ents have to sign a permission form before we can publish your work. We cansend you one over e-m- ail - just send us a message at boylemcnewsgmail.CQmto ask for one. That is also the same e-m- ail address where you can send submis-

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EuropeanAdventureTnmara Itaynor-Cot- e I wasextremely lucky recently to beable to go to Spain for a monthand live in a gorgeous apart-ment in the heart of Barcelona.Graciously provided by my sisterand her husband, I was treatedto an all-intensi- ve Spanish crashcourse in culture, delicious delec-table- s,

and sightseeing. Beforethe end of my trip I was also ableto jaunt across to Italy where mybrother and his new wife werehoneymooning, and take in thesounds and tastes of little Italylive and in colour.

I worked hard to be able to buymy ticket on my own and takein as much as I could while Iwas across the pond. Europe, asbeautiful as it is, is not cheap.The Euro is a lot stronger thanthe Canadian dollar and thatwas probably the hardest lessonto learn about traveling: youneed to watch your money at alltimes. Seeing all the wonderfullittle shops and yummy cafes oreven journeying into multiplemuseums can take a toll on yourbudget.

The moment I arrived in Bar-celona was a very surreal one;everything is so different com-

pared to Edmonton. For starters,everything in Europe is a wholelot older; everything you touchhas a past and a story to tell.Fashion is diverse, being a lotmore adventurous and colorful;I also noticed that the 1980's arereally popular in Europe rightnow.

Going to the beach was the bestpart of my day. There is abso-

lutely nothing comparable toswimming in the MediterraneanSea and feeling the sun on yourskin. The most rewarding partof my trip was being able to justrelax and enjoy life to its great-est potential. After a while, goingto museums and historical land-marks gets tiresome but wan-dering down busy, anonymousstreets has a way of lifting yourspirits.

Tamara is a student at the Uni-

versity ofAlbert a, and a life-lon- g

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McCauleyCommunityLeague Update

Joan MacKinlay Board mem-bers who are interested plan toattend a workshop on communityleague bylaws offered in Septem-ber by the Edmonton Federationof Community Leagues. Over aweekend in October, the board isplanning to review the League'sbylaws. And speaking of bylaws,due to an oversight on my part, Ineglected to distribute the finan-cial statements at the AGM. Icarried them to the AGM andback home afterwards, somehowassuming they had been distrib-uted. I discovered that I still hadthem the next day! Sorry, folks.Anyways, the bylaws state thatwe need to call another meetingshortly to distribute and ratifythe financial statements. We willdo that.

Our Drug House-Inf- o Committeeis redundant now that the po-

lice have a "report a drug househotline" at 426-822- 9. Thank youWesley, for all your work on thiscommittee. I hope we see you onanother committee.

We are planning a communityparty in the park in Septemberand have a party committee ofthree so far. Phone our officeat 428-533- 2 if you'd like to vol-

unteer for the party committee.Consider volunteering for othercommittees, like the soccer com- -

SoccerTony Wallace With new com-

munity colours (a green jerseywith white; black shorts whitetrim; and, black socks), the Mc-

Cauley teams are off to a greatstart to the soccer season andour Community Soccer Program.We've attracted some new play-ers, and supporters from thecommunity have been coming tohome games played at GiovanniCaboto Park. After the firstround of Community Leagueplay, the U14 (under fourteen)Boys McCauley team continuesto the second round of play unde-feated, scoring over thirty goalsand very few goals against. Eventhough they are playing for thefirst time at this level, the teamhas become very competitive andthe one to beat in the EdmontonNorth East Zone CommunityLeague.

Playing league games twice aweek, along with schoolwork,makes for a very busy schedule

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mittee, the community clean-u-p

committee, or the committeeyou'd like us to have.

If you are interested in joininga Central Edmonton WalkingGroup that already has t-sh-

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for McCauley people, phone Bethat 477-602- 5 or e-m- ail her atscokelbenyahoo.com. The grouphas pedometers to keep track ofkilometres walked and lots ofideas. If you'd like to be McCau-ley'- s

team leader, on the planningcommittee, or join the walking,phone Beth.

We need a treasurer. Please con-

tact us if you are interested.

Joan MacKinlay is the presidentof the McCauley CommunityLeague.

Updatefor both children and parents,especially with some teamshaving to travel to away games.Dedicated coaches and parentshelp and support the communitySoccer Program. As the teamscontinue to practise and fine-tun- e

their playing skills, getting readyfor their next game, communitysoccer in the McCauley neigh-bourhood is as well as can be.With the soccer program's newdevelopment plan at work we arealways looking for more specialpeople who can make a differencein the community.

A heart filled thank you to ev-

eryone who has contributed tothe McCauley Community Soc-

cer Program over the years. Thesoccer teams look forward to yourcontinued support as the commu-nity prepares for future success!

Tony is the Community SoccerCoach and Soccer Program Direc-tor. He lives in McCauley.

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Neighbours Unite to Close Drug HousesWorking together a key to solving the problemJM Drug houses spring upall over cities, and it does nogood to look the other way. Suchhouses affect the safety of ourneighbourhoods.

What is a drug house? How doyou know what's going on? Youlearn by observing what goes onaround you on a daily basis. Askquestions:

Is there lots of traffic goingin and out of a certain house?

Do cars stop for only a fewminutes?

Who do you see going inand out, and how are theydressed?

Do you see money andorpackages changing hands?

Ifyou begin to notice such activ-ity around a house, what canyou do? Don't despair and feelhelpless: there are things youcan do to help yourself and theneighbourhood. Here are tworecent practical examples.

One neighbour told of a housein her block that was knownas a drug house for more thanseven years. An elderly man wasthe owner and he rented roomsto some unsavoury characters.Over the years the house beganto get run down, and peoplewere seen coming and going atall hours of the day and night.The elderly man was seen wan

dering the alley late at night,and women were seen comingand going with men for short pe-

riods of time. Syringes and con-

doms were strewn over the yardand thrown into neighbours'yards, and it appeared that theowner was being abused by histenants. Neighbours called thepolice, and they all began towatch the house and its activity.The neighbours talked to eachother and took notes about whatwas happening that was theirfirst defense. The police have tofollow laws and must have cer-

tain information before they canact, and they contact Health andSocial Services authorities.

Finally, one day the neighboursnoticed that three cars pulledup with well-dresse- d peoplein them, and they got out andwent into the house. Two menin black leather were stationedoutside the house as guards, onewas stationed on the porch, andthe rest went inside for a fewminutes. Neighbours called thepolice, who eventually came andshut the house down. Healthauthorities came to inspect thehouse and it was condemned,then it was boarded up until itcould be bulldozed. The elderlyowner is now safe, and housedin a senior's residence.

Another neighbour watcheda situation deteriorate in thehouse next door to her. She

knew the resident, and he toobegan renting to unsavourycharacters in order to make hishouse payments. One day whileworking outside, this neighbournoticed some fifteen to twentyvehicles stopping by the housenext door in less than an hour.She had also seen young womencoming in and out of the houseand then standing on the streetcorner.

She knew immediately she hadto do something or this wouldget worse, and she was not go-

ing to put up with such activitywhere her grandchildren cameto visit and needed to be safe.

The neighbour walked to the lo-

cal Police station and asked forhelp. They gave her the nameof the local police officer, DaveKabyn. The police came and ob-

served the house and its activityseveral times, and they arrestedseveral people. Still, some of theactivity continued. The neigh-bours began talking to eachother about what they observed.They all took notes and somenoted license plate numbers.The police contacted the own-

ers of the house, and eventually,after eight months the housewas shut down and boarded up.Before long the house wassold, and the new owner is stillfinding syringes and condoms inhiding places in the walls of thehouse.

The first example went on formore than seven years, thesecond for only eight months.Dave Kabyn, said, "Every drughouse is unique, and some takelonger than others to resolve.The police have parameterswithin which to work, and areconstrained by the criminalcode. But the McCauley resi-dents have been great at report-ing drug house activity." He saidbeing observant really helps thepolice do their job. Dave Kabyncan be reached at 919-924- 0.

So what do these neighboursrecommend that people do whensuch activity is observed? First,call the police or better yet, goto the police station and talkto the local police officer (DaveKabyn) who knows the area.Second, observe and take notesabout suspicious activity, butkeep a safe demeanor of respectto everyone. Third, talk to yourneighbours and corroboratewhat you have seen and heard;it takes several people observingthe same events to help policedocument illegal activity. Thehealth authorities are con-

cerned about health conditionsin houses, and also about elderabuse. Be persistent it won'tget solved in a day or two, oreven a week. It takes time andcooperation, but there is hopeand help. Together, we can makeour neighbourhood safe andclean for everyone to enjoy.

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nut ii Fourth Annual HeartHEART of the FestivalFESTIVALOF THE CITY City

a music and arts celebration Success and Love Were In the AirLorinda Peel The sun was shining for most of the day on June 9,for the fourth annual Heart of the City Festival in Giovanni CabotoPark. The festivities kicked off at 10 a.m. with music from local musi-

cians like the Inner City Fiddlers, BMC News' own editor Paula EveKirman, and Mary Rankin, who was also the host for the day. Themomentum built as the day progressed with a drum circle featuringbelly dancers, as well as interpretive dancers from Mile Zero Dancecreating art for the Expressive Arts Experience. In fact, the dancethat was featured in the festival was inspirational to incorporatingmore dance mediums for next year.

Throughout the day, about twenty-fiv- e musical acts were featuredand about fifteen visual artists displayed their art and wares in theartists' tents. All the artists and musicians featured were involved inEdmonton's downtown core, whether through working, accommoda-

tion, or volunteering. A mandate of the Heart of the City Festival isthat it supports and showcases local, emerging artists. Folk, metal,blues, rock, and hip-ho- p were some of the genres of music that wereheard throughout the festival. Hip-ho- p was one of the more promi-nent genres this year, featuring great performances by the sociallyconscious People's Poets, Harmoniah, and Opus MC, to name a few.

This year, the festival held its first ever fundraiser on May 17 at TraAmici's Cafe and Bar. The fundraiser was held to help raise moneyto better support the volunteers and performers that participated inthe festival. Thanks to the success of this night, enough money wasraised to provide a few extra perks, like food and t-shi- rts, to all thevolunteers and musicians. The fundraiser may have also helped toraised more awareness of the festival as this seemed to be the bestyear for attendance yet. Over one thousand people checked out theevent throughout the day.

Around 7 p.m., the festival was almost shut down due to the rain andlightening that began. Performing onstage at the time was MartinKerr, who declared that an acoustic set was in order when the powerwas turned off. The stage was turned around and the crowd stuckaround on the inside of the tent, sheltered from the storm. Thanks tothe dedication of the musicians and the audience members, the showwent on to the scheduled 10 p.m. ending time, bringing it to a totalof twelve hours of non-sto- p music. Acts like John Gandhi, Naylur,Monstro Pequeno and Michelle Boudreau carried on the festival andclosed it down at the end of the night. Unfortunately, the headlin-ers- ,

The Uncas did not perform, but they expressed interest in beinginvolved again next year despite being rained out.

The day was a great success and a lot of fun! And not only did theHeart of the City Festival encourage creativity, it also encouragedlove. Kris Hodgson, one of the organizers and performers, pulled out aring onstage and proposed to Lorinda Peel, another festival organizer.This couple is now officially engaged and looking forward to nextyear's festival and anniversary more than ever!

A huge thanks to committee members Darlene Areseneault, AynsleyPidgeon, Elise Holm, Katrina Bray, Mike McClocklin, Kris Hodgson,and Terri Rambold. More thanks to Mary Rankin, Don Snyder andEdmonton Folk Music Festival, Mike Tully and MKT Systems Ltd.,The City of Edmonton, and all of our other sponsors (see the list ac-

companying this feature) for helping to make the Heart of the Citypossible. And, of course, a warm thank you to all the volunteers whoput together the team that kept the festival tied together with theirefforts and to all the artists and musicians who were involved aswell! Thanks for another groat yoar - see you in 2008!

Lorinda was one of the Heart of the City Festival organizers.

This page, from top, lU to right: Angel Wing; BrittanyAyotte; Spectators watch the performances; Paula Eve Kirntan; CrunchLifter; Martin Kerr; The People's Poets.

Boyle McCauley News July & August 2007

Photos weretaken by DarleneArseneault, RosalieGelderman, PaulaE Kirman, and GarySimpson.

This page, fromtop, left to right:Mary Rankin; Drumcircle participant; KrisHodgson; Mile ZeroDance; Dedicatedvolunteers helpedmake Heart of theCity a success!;Another wonderfulvolunteer; The WhiteBuffalo Drummersand Dancers get theaudience involved ina round dance; NettiSpaghetti; The WhiteBuffalo Drummers.

10 Boyle McCauley News July & August 2007

Learning for LifJ"Teachable AdventuresJoanne C. McNcal Over thesummer, there are lots of oppor-

tunities for learning new thingsifyou are on holidays in newplaces. Allow yourself to go withthe flow, so to speak: listen andobserve, and ask questions abouthow other people live and work.Think of it as a field trip likethe kids take while they are inschool!

Learning often comes with an at-

titude of curiosity, so let yourselfbe curious and open to new ideas.Adventures to different placesare one way to learn about otherpeople and cultures, especiallyif you get off the beaten path. Asyou visit new places, think aboutwhat it would be like to live andwork there. Many years ago wevisited a dairy farm in England,

Learning oftenrcomeswith an at-titu- de

of curios-ity, so let your-self be curiousand open to newideas. Adventuresto different plac-es are one way tolearn about otherpeople and cul-

tures, especiallyif you get off thebeaten path.

Joanne in front of a painting by Ojibway artist Clemence Wescoupe.

and stayed overnight in an oldstone farmhouse. We ate food wehad never seen or tasted before,and slept in different types ofbeds. In the morning we all gotto feed and milk cows, drawwater from a stone well, and thekids got to ride an old horse. Thefamily talked to us about life onthe farm, and we all had a greattime. We left there feeling likewe would never forget the

Sometimes we learn from work-ing away from home. Recently Iworked for a week in Lake Lou-

ise, filling in for the manager ofan Inuit Art Gallery there. I hadto learn about keys, alarms, com-

puters, artwork, and pay systemsin one day. After my training, I

was the sole person at the gal-

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Joanne's Bonsai tree,

all over the world, from Israel toDenmark to China, and I talkedto them about Canada, the Rock-

ies, and the Arctic. They talked tome about their home countries,and I learned a lot from them.Then, after the eight hours a dayI spent in the gallery, in the eve-

nings I drove around the moun-tain- s

to see and feel again howmagnificent they are. I experi-

enced what living in Lake Louiseis like, which is both beautifuland costly because of its remote-

ness from major grocery storesand services. It was another won-

derful learning experience!

Even if you don't leave the city,there are many festivals in Ed-

monton over the summer thatprovide wonderful chances to seeand experience new people, cul-

tures, foods, and artwork, with-

out leaving home. The HeritageFestival is one of my favoriteways to experience the wonderfuldiversity of our population. Manydifferent countries come togetherto show off their dances, music,arts and foods, and most par-

ticipants are willing to tell youmore about their home countriesifyou ask. Where else would youget to see Tanzanian dances, eatGerman food, see arts and craftsfrom Japan, and listen to mu

sic from India, all in the sameafternoon? What a rich learningexperience! Another favorite ofmine is the Taste of Edmonton inwhich various ethnic restaurantsserve small portions or 'tastes' ofdishes on their menus, and it isa chance to learn about differentfoods for .a fairly reasonable cost.

Finally, sometimes we get achance to learn about somethingthat has always interested us.When that opportunity knocks, I

try to go for it. So, in June I tooka one-da- y course on Bonsai treesat the Devonian Gardens. I havealways been fascinated by Bon-

sai trees, but didn't know theirhistory or why they are formedin certain ways. We first learnedabout the history, which goesback more than two thousandyears. Then, we got to make one,and everyone in the class wenthome with a Bonsai tree theyhad created out of an ordinaryshrub. It was a great day!

I hope you enjoy and learn fromyour adventures this Summer!

Joanne C McNeal is a retirededucator and college administra-tor who lives in McCauley.

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DININGOUT

IID Now open for about fourmonths; Sharifa's Samosa Houseis one of the newcomers to theneighbourhood. Making the mostof the light and space available,Sharifa's is prettily adorned withred and yellow tablecloths andflowers, and is quietly dishingup some of the best samosas andgoat meat out there.

It's better to call ahead to receivefull benefit of the menu, but qual-

ity and quantity more than madeup for the limitations in choicewhen we popped by one after-

noon last week. We highly rec-

ommend the goat, and the funkyorange rice is a kid favourite.Prices are excellent - everythingon the menu is $9.99 and theservice in this small, family runestablishment is nothing short ofadorable.

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A small note on the menu cardcomments that Sharifa's is a"Social Enterprise business forprofit and non-profit- ." I enquiredand, as it turns out, the cheer-

ful generosity of the atmosphereis part of a much larger vision.Sharifa's is part of a funding pi-

lot project for Tools for Humanity(check out the website at www.

Tools4humanity.org) which raisesmoney through small enterprisesin order to fund small, carefullyselected enterprises here and

on the other side of the globe.Tools for Humanity benefits thecommunity through creating orassisting in the development ofsustainable micro-enterpri- se

specifically for its more vulner-able members, without a lot ofred tape.

Sharifa's is open seven days aweek from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00

p.m. Catering and frozen samo-

sas are available as well.

Boyle Street Community League Update

Joe Cloutier Since Septem-ber, over one hundred youthhave taken part in our programs.

They are now completing theirfall winter schedule and we aregearing up for the summer. ThePlayground program is alwayspopular and offered to commu-nity children with support fromthe City of Edmonton. The gar-

den has sprouted and the park isoften full of activity. On June 20and 21, celebrations for Aborigi-nal Days will fill the park besidethe League Building.

This summer, in cooperation withService Canada and our programpartners Inner City Youth Devel-opment Association, we will beoffering an eight-wee- k programfor youth who are looking to add

some stability to their lives. Theprogram will include a weeklyallowance for participants. Any-

one between the ages of fifteenand nineteen and not attendingschool is welcome to apply. Pleasecall 424-942- 5 and ask for Alexinaor Joe.

Open Access programming (sortof like a drop-in- , with a choice ofsupervised activities) will alsobe offered for other youth duringJuly and August. I'll let you knowhow it all turns out in September.

Joe is the President of the DoyleStreet Community League andPrincipal of Inner City High.

Science says the earth isnot only getting warmer, itis getting dimmer. Terrific!We're not only burning up,we're burning out.

Clerks at the cosmetic coun-ter are really aggressive. Ifyou stop to browse, even fora second, they pounce. "Areyou red? Are you puffy? Doyou have fine lines?'' Theymust get paid by the

Isabelle is a retired writerliving in McCauley.

A New DawnA new dawn of a new day

Brilliant colours of reds and or-

ange cover the skyIt looks like an artist's pallette

boardThe artist takes his brush and

sweeps it across the skyHues of reds and oranges rolled

across the skyI used to sleep on a hard cot

I would look out the window andall I would see were bars

Lights that were so bright theyhurt my eyes

Those were the old daysThis morning I will continue to

admire my new dawnof day and with it, colourful

colours.

WingtipsAll her life she heard,

"Oh, she's an angel of light;Only her wings are black."

With dignity and prideShe thrust her chin out and said,"I used to be an angel with black

tips,But they weren't always that

colourYou see, I've come from a longroad of abuse and loneliness,

Fearful of love.All I could see was a veil of dark-

ness.I saw no hope.

I only survived day to day.Oh, I admit at times I wasn't an

angel.But you know, one day I talkd to

God.And today I am an angel.

Only my wing tips are the co-

lours of faith, hope,peace, and love.

Poems by Betty Nordin

Betty Nordin is a poet who livesin McCauley. These poems are

from her latest book, Sunflowersand Sunshine.

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Keeping the Costof Summer Down

Joanne C. McNeal Oncewhen my kids were little and Iwas a single parent, I had a weekoff and had only $50 to spare. Iwondered how we could have aholiday on such a small amountof money in Edmonton.

Then I got an idea. We all lovedgoing to the lakes to swim andexplore. So I looked around andfound an inflatable rubber boatthat sat three with oars for $50at Army and Navy, and I boughtit. Every day we packed a lunch,our bathing suits, towels, andgear, and we went to differentlakes around Edmonton to swimand play in the littleboat. We took a picnic and builta fire and played along the watertogether, we even had fun takingturns blowing the boat up. Backthen we even brought our dogalong. A couple of days we wenteast of the City to Elk IslandPark, and other days we wentwest to Alberta Beach.

We all loved it and had a greattime, and the only extra it cost uswas for gas for the car to get tothe different lakes. You have tocheck the regulations for boating,dogs, and picnicking at each lake,but many swimming beachesallow non-motoriz- ed boats. Youcould also borrow or rent a canoe,which is a great way to exploreon the water, but youhave to have a roof rack to trans-port it.

Ifyou use your imagination youcan come up with a great wayto spend time with your kids forvery little money. Even going toparks in Edmonton with a picnicis a great idea. And everyone

enjoys it if you share the chores,bring balls andor board games,and think of things you can do to-

gether. Time together is the mostvaluable of all.

More Low CostSummer

t Suggestions'

Travel Alberta has published.a booklet called Family Fun.It lists parks, places to visit,

-- things to see, has a cam-pling checklist, tips for being

water-smar-t, and tips for aj&Tjappy road trip. Of course,f, It.also has all kinds of ads forreplaces to go and services to

luoc iuu van wun ui gu wiiiihcvto get a copy, and also ask

i : for a Travel Alberta Holiday

jPass, which will get you ,

special offers and discounts-- Ifrom many service providers.

card, or call 1-800-ALB- ERTA.

fou can find even more suggestions of free and low-co- st

things to do in the city with

the publication Priceless Fun.' Published by the City of Ed-mont- on,

it contains sectionsfor parks, attractions, swim- - ;

ming, complete with informa- -

. tion about hours, locations,and prices where applicable.A copy can be picked up atCity Hall, or downloaded in

PDF form off the websiteedmonton.ca - enter 'price-

less fun' as search terms andit will come up in the searchresults.

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Itaighbc'Powr: Building Community trtScottle JJim inert ; ; wUniversity of Washington Press (2004), 175 pages

Reviewed by IID "It was Mayor-ele- ct Greg Nickels, though, whofinally gave me the incentive and the time to write this book. Hefired me. The date was December 13, 2001. I don't think he knew itwas my birthday..."

Jim Diers of Seattle is the author of Neighbor Power; Building Com-

munity the Seattle Way and similarly the author of a movementbreathing life back into the North American inner city. His attitudeis both humourous and unendingly positive, welcoming difficulties asopportunities, and always putting people first.

In his book, Diers outlines several small projects which were madepossible through the work of communities. As Diers explains, "aneighbourhood is not the same as a community. A neighbourhood isa geographic area that people share, while a community is a group ofpeople who identify with and support one another. It is possible for aneighbourhood to lack a strong sense of community, and conversely, itis possible for there to be a strong sense of community among peoplewho don't share a neighbourhood. A community can be defined by acommon culture, language, or sexual orientation, regardless of geog-

raphy."

The projects these communities embarked upon filled needs particu-lar to each situation; in one case, a messy slope became communitygardens; in another, grafitti problems became art-wor- k; and, in myparticular favourite, the space under a bridge, formerly garbage filledand dangerous, became home to a large concrete troll, pictured in thebook meditating with visiting Tibetan monks.

Many of the projects were funded by matching programs, wheregrants are matched by neighbourhood contributions, which can bein the form of labour or volunteer work. Working as a collective on aproject creates new bonds between community members and successinspires new plans.

As many McCauley residents may know, the City of Edmonton tookthe opportunity to listen to Dier's vision last year in their own plan-ning for neighbourhood revitalization. Practical, thoughtful, cre-

ative, self-sufficie-nt participation in democracy - it's a vision worthlooking into.

Michael PhairCouncillorWard Four

Your opinions are important to mecontact me for assistance with civic issues,

496-814- 6email: michael.phaircdmonton.ca

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Energy Retrofit POEM

Assistance for A Labour of LoveHomeowners Home'Joanne C. McNeal Manyolder homes, like those in the Mc-Caul- ey

and Boyle Street areas,are prime candidates for a newFederal program to assist hom-eowners in making their homesmore energy efficient. It is calledecoENERGY Retrofit, and, "pro-

vides grants and incentives tohomeowners and small and medi-

um-sized businesses, industryand public institutions to helpthem invest in energy and pollution-

-saving upgrades."

In this new program, homeown-ers are encouraged to makechanges that will lower theircosts, cut use of fossil fuels, helpreduce greenhouse gasses, andimprove air quality for every-one. The first step is to calland book an appointment withone of the companies that doesenergy audits. They come toyour house, look it all over, andtest the passage of air throughyour house with a big fan. Then,they spend a couple of hourstalking with you about yourconcerns and make suggestionsabout how you might be able tomake your house more energyefficient. They look at insulation,check door and window seals, toi-

lets, water heaters and furnaces,and many other parts of yourhouse. You have the opportunityto ask questions and get good ad-

vice from a very knowledgeableinspector. They even know some-thing about the new technologiesof solar and wind energy you maybe able to benefit from. The costof the audit varies, but is around$200 to $250.

The auditor fills out the pa-

per work for you to apply fora rebate, and begins the pro-

cess by sending that in to thegovernment. Owners will receivea report on what they need todo. This takes a few weeks, butin the report they estimate how

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much you will be reimbursed forvarious parts of the upgrades.You have eighteen months fromthe date of the audit to do thework.

The Energy Audit Report willoutline what jobs you canor should do, but it is yourchoice. Some of the possibili-ties include replacing inefficientappliances with new ones withenergy star ratings, insulatingwalls, basement and attic spaces,getting more efficient windowsand doors, or more efficient waterheaters and furnaces. It is up toyou to decide what you want todo and then you have to pay theworkmen for the cost of theirwork as each job is done. It isimportant to keep receipts andgood records!

When all of the work is donethat you want to do, the audi-tor or inspector will come backand test the house again andnote what improvements youhave completed. The inspectorwill report your progress backto the government and you willeventually receive a cheque for apercentage of the cost of the workthat was completed. It is a longprocess, and the cost has to beborne by the owner up front, butin the end, owners will benefitfrom lower heating and powerbills, and get part of their invest-ment reimbursed.

I have begun this process my-

self, and am looking forward tolower power and heating bills,and guidance on getting the workdone to improve the living envi-ronment in my own house for thelong term.

The website for the FederalOffice of Energy Efficiency hasmore information: oee.nrcan.gcca.

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It has porches front and back, and asagging garage out back on a long lot.

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is a labour of love, and I have proof!

The first week the floors were refinished,

walls and ceilings scrubbed,

wiring and plumbing upgraded,

new light fixtures and plugs put in, and a

new washerdryer and dishwasher installed.

Then, I myself rebuilt the kitchen counters,

added a new double sink and copper faucet,

tiled the counters and backsplash, built andadded some new oak cupboards, andpainted the kitchen walls and old cupboards.

Outside, in the bare yard, I built a fence

planted many trees and shrubs, created flower beds,

revived the lawn, and added a patio.

Yet there is still much to be done! Inside,

new closets and storage areas must be built,windows need upgrading,

doors need installing or moving,

exterior walls require insulation,

interior pony walls should be moved,

and the list goes on and on.

Outside work will resume in Spring:

building a new garage, moving a dirt pile,

completing the yard and landscaping, andwork on the attic ventilation to stop the ice dams.

It may take forever, but daily I try to increase orderamong piles of boxes, lumber, and tools.

Some days are discouraging, and others exhilarating,yet this blend of chaos and order is 'home' as I create

a healthier environment as I complete each task.

This truly is a labour of love to make it 'home'!

Joanne C. McNeal

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VikkiWiercinski, BMC News'graphic designer, is travellingabroad for the next few months.Currently, she is in Gdansk, Po-

land, where her family is from.

My parents, both Polish, gnew up in Gdansk,on the Baltic Sea. They decided to immigrate toCanada sortie twenty --five years ago due to theterrible polilicaiclimate in Poland at the time.My aunt Eu)Wtya& already living here in Ed-monton, and sSIhey arrived, as refugees, at Ed-monton International Airport on a blustery mi-

nus thirty-fou- r degree January day and begantheir lives as new Canadians. I was born here inEdmonton shortly thereafter, and over the yearsmy family has had the pleasure of welcomingmore and more of our relatives as they immi-grate to Canada for the chance at a better life.I still speak Polish at home, and have visitedPoland a few times - this visit is my third, andI am here for the entire month ofJune with mydad, Jack.

I knew I had finally made it toPoland when my flight toucheddown in the sea-sid- e city ofGdansk and all three hundredand thirty passengers on boardclapped and cheered, then hap-pily began jostling each other outof the way to get out of the planeas quickly as possible. This tradi-tion has certainly not changedsince the last time I visited Po-

land in 1998!

The first stop I made when Igot to Gdansk was to visit mygrandma, whom I haven't seenin nine years. One of the toughthings about immigration isthat one doesn't get to see fam-

ily very often, but I am happy tosay our ties remain strong, and Ihave spent some delightful hoursdrinking tea with my grandmaJadwiga, as well as helping myschool-age- d cousins with theirEnglish homework! My dad hastaken me to the church wherehis parents were married, as wellas to his old family home. Wouldyou believe the neighbours stillremembered him, twenty-fiv- e

years later?

After spending some time inGdansk visiting relatives andbeing stuffed silly with pierogi,barsch, and sernik, my dad andI headed south to Cracow, theformer capital of Poland. The cityavoided destruction during WWIIand as a result is jaw-dropping- ly

gorgeous. Wawel Castle is unmis-takable, old churches line cobble-stone- d

streets, and everywhereyou look there is a picture perfectphoto to be taken. The history isnot to be neglected, either, While

in Cracow, we visited the neigh-bourhood of Kazimierz whichused to house the Jewishghetto, complete with seven syna-gogues. From this neighbourhoodalone, sixty-fiv- e thousand Jewswere taken to Auschwitz by theGermans, and only six thousandsurvived.

Ten minutes from Krakow is theWieliczka Salt Mine that hasbeen in operation for close toseven hundred years. Because ofthis there are many empty cav-

erns which have been excavated,and it's possible to tour theseUNESCO-liste- d (United NationsEducational, Scientific, andCultural Organization) caverns,some of which are up to one hun-dred and twelve metres belowthe ground. The salt caverns,some with twelve metre high ceil-

ings, have been filled with beau-tiful sculptures made of salt andan interactive exhibition, but the"crown jewel of the mine is ninety-thre-e

metres below the ground: aspectacular underground churchmade entirely of salt. Even thechandeliers are laden with salt"crystals"! As a bonus, the air inthe mine is known to have heal-ing qualities, and allergies aretreated by extended stays in themine, even as miners excavatesalt in caverns not too far away.

Seeing the Poland that my par-ents told me about all my life isa once in a lifetime experience,and I am going to leave you withsome photos to entice all ofyou tocome visit this incredible country.There are true marvels here, andthe beer is really great too!

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Around The NeighbourhoodBISSELL CENTRE423- - 2285Adult Cooking ClassesThursday afternoonsBeadwork classMonday morningsWednesday nights at 6:30pmMovie NightWednesdays at 7pm (drop in)

Women's Health Group & LunchWednesdays at noon

Hep C Peer SupportThursdays at 2:30pm

Coffee HouseDinner, music and open stage3rd Tuesday 6:30pm at the Dr

BOYLE MCCAULEYHEALTH CENTRE10628 96 St.Monday - Thursday 9am - 9pmFriday 9am - 4:30pmSaturday 9am - 12:30pmWomen's Health PromotionEvening Thursdays (exceptthe last Thursday of the month)from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.preceded by yoga class at 3:30p.m. for one hour.Foot Clinic Wednesday l-3p- m

Dental and Streetworks duringclinic hours.

BOYLE STREETCOMMUNITY SERVICES10116 -- 105 Ave.424- - 4106Monday - Friday 8:30am4:30pm

Youth Drop4nWednesday 4 - 7pm

Adult Drop-I-n

Thursday 4 8pmCommunity Soup LineMonday - Friday at Noon

Housing WorkshopEvery second Wednesday

Income TaxesMarch 7 -- April 25Tuesday 10 - 4pm

COMMUNITY OF EMMANUELWorship Services and SundaySchool

Sunday 1 lam at Bissell CentreLunch follows

EDMONTON INNER CITYVICTORY CHURCH10665 98 St424-480- 3

Worship ServiceSunday at noon

Praise & PrayerTuesday 6:30pmMen's 8bte studyWednesday 6:30 pm

Where Its At Coffee HouseFriday 7-1- 0 pm

ST. PETER'S LUTHERANCHURCH9606 -- 110 Ave.426-112- 2

The Rock Community BreakfastTuesday to Thursday 7 - 9amKid's ClubMonday 6 - 7:30pm.

SALVATION ARMY9611 -- 102 Ave.429-427- 4

Men's Residence, Anchorage Addic-

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ChapelEdmonton Central CommunityChurch 11661-9- 5 StMonday to Friday 8:30 - 8:45amSunday 6pmSoup LineWednesday 2:30 3:30pm

SOCIETY FOR METISLITERACY HELPUNE10865 -- 96 St

444-123- 4

Assists individuals and families withreferrals and resources. Planningand action circles on AboriginalMetislnuit issues.Thursday 7pm

WECAN (CITY CENTRE)FOOD CO-O- P

CALL DAN AT 424-287- 0

$12 meat order$8 produce order

Deadline is 1st Friday of month.Annual Co-o- p membership: $5.

WOMEN'S HEALTH CLINICThursday 5pm at Boyle McCauleyHealth Centre. Supper and guestspeakers.

The Mustard Seed10635 - 96 StreetPhone: (780)426-560- 0

Sunday Worship Service (Sun. 34pm)Evening Meals (Mon. to Fri. 7-- 8

pm, Sat. 5-- 6 pm)

Personal Assistance Center (Mon.

and Fri. afternoons 14 pm, Tuesand Thurs. evenings 8-9p-

m; eve-

nings are for students anddayworkers only, please.Food Depot (Tues. and Thurs.

afternoons 14 pm, Wed evenings8-9p-m; evening times are for

students and day workers onlyplease)Drop-i- n Coffee (Mon. through Fri.

afternoons 14 pm, closed the lastWednesday of the month)Community Activities (Wed. afternoons 14 pm and every eveningfollowing the evening meal)Regular recreation activitiesinclude:Movie Night (Fri. 8-- 1 1 pm)Hockey Night in Canada (Sat. 6-1- 1

pm)Get involved. The Mustard Seed isalways looking for volunteers.For more information call TheMustard Seed at (780) 426-560- 0

or visit http:Awww.mustard.ab.ca

NICOTINE ANONYMOUSRick 474-559- 3

Gwynn 443 3020Support for smokers who are tryingto quit. Call Nicotine Anonymous.

SACRED HEART CHURCH OFTHE FIRST PEOPLES422-305- 2 for further info onany of the below programs.Eucharist is held each Sunday at10am, 11:30am and 7pm.

Bimonthly programs available toprepare parents for their child'sBaptism, First Communion andConfirmations.

Traditional Native Wakes, in First Na-

tions, Metis, and Inuit traditions.

AA meets in the Parish hall.

Eating Disorder Group meets eachweek.

WhiteStone Project and EdmontonInner City Children's Project Societyrun their programs in conjuntionwith Parish programs.

Gospel music festivals, dances,youth dances, pancake breakfastsand Feasts are held in the hallthroughout the year.

BECOME A MENTOR AT

NORWOOD SCHOOLAt Norwood School there are manystudents wishing and hoping for aMentor. If you would like to becomepart of the magic of the PartnersFor Kids program by becoming anIn-scho-

ol Mentor, please begin theenrollment process by calling, emailjng Leigh Roy (leigh.royepsb.ca)or dropping by the Reading Room atNorwood School 9520 111 Avenue.

AISH NETWORK OF ALBERTASOCIETY(780) 482-892- 1

Need sponsors and members (AISH

recipients pay NO membership fee).Please contact us at (780) 482-892- 1

for more information.

C.A.P. HEAD START PRESCHOOLNOW ACCEPTING REGISTRA-TIONS FOR 2007-0- 8 SCHOOLYEAR. C.A.P. (Children and Parents)Head Start is a free Early ChildhoodPreschool Program for children, aged3 Vi to 5 years, from low incomefamilies living within the area betweenJasper Avenue and 124 Ave. andfrom 109 St. to 82 St. C.A.P. HeadStart helps children develop the skillsneeded to be successful in School andin life. C.A.P. Head Start is located at11 035-92n- d Street. We operate twohalf day classes in the morning andtwo half day classes in theafternoon on Mondays to Thursdays,during the school year. We alsohave a full day Kindergarten. With thewide variety of cultural backgroundsenrolled in the program, we strive tobuild ethnic pride and multiculturalawareness. Many of our families andchildren don't speak English when theystart with us, so we also help themto understand and speak English. Formore information and to arrange forinterview, please call 422-726- 3 andask for an outreach worker.

NETWORKS ACTIVITY CENTRE(780) 474-336- 3, extension 302Volunteer! JOIN OUR TEAM!

Networks Activity Centre providesa safe, supportive environment foradults with brain injury that pro-

motes an active lifestyle throughopportunities for social interaction,physical activity, and communityinvolvement. Volunteering with Net-

works Activity Centre is a wonderfulway to enrich your life and touch thelives of those we serve. If you areinterested in joining our volunteerteam please call (780) 474-336- 3,

extension 302 or email DarleneArseneautt, Program Coordinator,da.nactelus.net

Board Games wanted. Call Dan at424-287- 0

FREE GUITAR LESSONSNOW AVAILABLE!

Every second Monday9624 -- 108 Ave

Sacred Heart Centre BasementSponsored by McCauley CommunityLeague & Edmonton City CentreChurch Corporation.Call Dan for more info at 424-287- 0.

Operation Friendship's SeniorsSociety Twelfth Annual StreetCarnival9526-10- 6 Avenue Thursday, July 5,11:00 a.m. -- 4:00 p.m.Rain out date: July 12Everyone is welcome . . .come joinus in the fun! BBQ hot dogs and ham-burgers; live entertainment; raffles;bake & rummage sales; games; andmuch more! All proceeds go to theMcCauley Senior's Drop-I- n.

Do you want to improve yourreading, writing or math skills?

Call The Learning Centre at429-067- 5.

Free Adult Drop-I- n Art ClassesCome join us Wednesday EveningsFrom 7-- 9 pm in the basement ofSacred Heart School (use the eastdoor directly behind the VietnameseChurch). Heather Shillinglaw fromHarcourt House is the instructor andteaches all kinds of fun and unusualtechniques with mixed media. Noexperience necessary. Classes rununtil the end of June. Questions?Phone Grace 4214363

Parent Talk, A Program of Boys'and Girls' Clubs of EdmontonWeekly peer support group offersyou the support, tools and informa-

tion to more effectively parent yourchildren. Drop in, no cost, light meal,and childcare provided. Transportationassistance available. McCauley Youth

Centre, 9425-109- A Avenue, Tuesdayevenings 6-- 8 pm. Call 481-129- 2 formore information.

Attn: Metis and Other Indigenous WomenNAIT training in administration, human resources, microcomputers &

accounting. Funding is available for living costs & tuition. Phone471-758- 7 by Aug. 8. For more info, go to: www.nait.caasokan

Become a yoga Instructor Weekly workshops with a senior Yoga Association ofAlberta instructor Wednesdays 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. in McCauley. Call tinda at 42&0805.

Edmonton Social Justice, Activist Contact & Resource HandbookNow available: The Handbook is an essential publication for anyEdmonton activist. It includes contact information and websites forlocal activist organizations and a comprehensive bibliography of booksand videos available at the public library to raise awareness ofglobal activist issues. 32 pages, only $2.00. Published by theEdmonton Small Press Association. To find out how to get a copy,visit http:activistresources.raisemyvoice.com.

Board Member Needed Networks Activity Centre Society of Alberta is in need ofindividuals who are interested in sitting on the Board of Directors. Networks ActivityCentre is a recreation and leisure program for adult survivors of Brain Injury. The Boardespecially welcomes persons with marketing and fundraising experience. For moreinfo please call: Darlene at 474-336- 3 or Kathy at 995-081- 7.

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PETER GOLDRINGMember of Parliament

Edmonton East

Affordable Rental Housing Solutions Needed

The vacancy rate today is .5 per cent and it seems almost im-

possible to find an affordable place to live, as the average rentin the city has crossed the $800 mark and is expected to rise to$1 ,000 before the end of the year.

A person making $15 hourly, spending 30 of their take homepay on housing wouldn't be able to afford apartment rentWhere are they supposed to go?

I think it's time all levels of government worked together andtook a hard look at solutions for what Is rapidly becoming a cri-

sis.

As I see it, we need to encourage the private sector rentalhousing industry to do what It does best The demand for newrental apartments is obviously there as our population continuesto grow. But construction of new rental units is just not happen-

ing. Instead existing apartments are being converted to expen-

sive condominiums for resale.

The question governments need to ask is: what has happened?

Have private sector developers been discouraged by excessivemunicipal building and operating fee charges? Shortage Of

land? Unnecessary zoning restrictions? Is there too much com-

petition from non-prof- it housing groups that make private sectoraffordable housing an unattractive investment? Are municipal,

provincial and federal taxes too high? Are taxation regimes con-

ducive to encouraging a healthy private sector rental industry?Are incentives needed?

All three levels of government need to ask these questions, notjust of themselves but also of developers and property manage-

ment groups.

Let's put everything on the table for discussion with the private

sector rental industry. I believe together we can find a solution if

we are willing to put aside any pre-conceiv- ed agendas and work

together for the common good.

We owe it to the citizens of Edmonton to do all we can by en-

couraging affordable rental housing.

What do you think?

495-326- 1 www.petergoldring.ca

16 Boyle McCauley News July & August 2007

From Under the MARKET

Compost Pile BEREZAN

RON

MEDICALDRUGS

Gardening Notes from the Urban Farmer

Annette's "Magic Garden" Summer is here and theyards and gardens of Boyle Street and McCauley have respond-

ed to the sun, warmth, and moisture in fine form. An evening

walk down the streets and alleys of our community revealsmany horticultural treasures waiting to be found. On one suchevening in June, I had the pleasure of spending time in the gar-

den of McCauley resident, Annette Krieder.

Annette's front yard immediatelycatches the eye with vigoroushops and clematis vines cascad-ing over wooden arbours, raisedwooden planter boxes framingthe yard, and numerous artisticfeatures tucked into the denselyplanted perennials and annu-als. It was Annette's somewhathidden backyard, however, thatharboured the most excitingsurprises.

Can you describe the processthat you went through to cre-ate your gardens?

Annette: When I first movedinto this house about seven yearsago, there was just this rattygrass and one pathetic lilac (shelaughs). Slowly, I began to re-

move the grass in the front, dig-

ging it out by hand. I traded thelilac to someone for a pile of largestones and every year I createda new garden patch. I had nevergardened before so I didn't knowwhat I was "supposed" to do soI was consequently not dauntedby a fear of failure. Over the pasttwo year I have been working onthe backyard. Everything hereis new. I want the garden to feelmagical and to be like a "livingroom" with a fireplace, conversa-tion area, sitting areas, etc.

What do you like to grow?

Annette: I like to say, "All yethat is normal do not enter here!"I've tried to grow normal thingsand they never seem to take,even plants like gout weed. So Idecided to experiment with lesscommon and more challengingthings like asparagus, hazelnut,eggplant, collards, blackberries,blueberries, leeks, cranberries,sugar plant, kiwi, tea mint, andsilver lace vine to name a few. Iam even growing corn and manyother vegetables in plastic bar-rels this year.

Ever since I grew some eggplantfor a friend who was sick, I havewanted to become more self-sufficie-nt

by growing more of my ownfood. I want to come out in themorning, pick some raspberries,blueberries, and strawberriesand mix them with some creamand eat them on my back porchfeeling grateful.

Annette Krieder and her dog Zeusbeside the corn in pots on the edgeof her garden

What else does your gardenmean to you?

Annette: It is my sanctuarybecause of the feeling I get whenI come in here (despite all theweeding I see that needs to bedone!). I have created a sanctu-ary outdoors in the yard but thissanctuary also grows inside ofme. This didn't start with me Iam just one person in a long lineof others doing Mother Nature'swork on Earth. I am where Ishould be.

One day the little boy from nextdoor was exploring in my gardenand proclaimed to his babysitter,"I love the magic garden!" Thatwas a great feeling for me.

What tips do you have forother gardeners in our com-munity?

Annette: Don't be afraid to askfor help. I am always calling thegreenhouse to ask questions,which gives me a good base towork from. Also, ask questionsof your neighbours. If somethinghas worked for them, it mightwork for you too since you proba-bly share the same micro-climat- e.

Don't worry about "mistakes."Some of my "mistakes" have pro-duced delicious results!

Happy gardening!

Ron BerezanThe Urban Farmerwww.theurbanfarmer.ca

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