Crestwood Courier june2 2015

Crestwood Community Hall 14325足足足 96ave Edmonton 780.452.4254

NOTICE FOR

THE 2015 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING CRESTWOOD COMMUNITY LEAGUE BUILDING SOCIETY MEETING TO BE HELD AT THE HALL

Thursday JUNE 18 2015 7:30PM CRESTWOOD COMMUNITY LEAGUE MEMBERS MAY SUBMIT AGENDA ITEMS TO

cclsecretary@crestwood.ab.ca 780-455-0434 Laurie Crestwood Memberships may be purchased prior to meeting ONLINE

This is a Federal Registered Charity all League Members are entitled to vote

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A quarterly newsletter

Summer 2015 edition

Crestwood Community League Contact List POSITION

NAME

CONTACT INFORMATION

President 12-15

Dave Fritz

780.910.3343 / President@crestwood.ab.ca

Secretary 08-15

Laurie Hepper

780.455.0434 /cclsecretary@crestwood.ab.ca

Treasurer 13-15

Brian Cooke

780.451.0797 / Treasurer@crestwood.ab.ca

Past President 12-15

Rod Matheson

780.454.3056 / rjmatheson@shaw.ca

Membership Director

Diana Steele

Memberships@crestwood.ab.ca

Newsletter Director

Tracy Hunter

780.920.6780 / dthunter@shaw.ca

Facilities Director

Rick Mickelson

780.454.8939 / Facilities@crestwood.ab.ca

Social Director

Sandra Davis

780.455.0321 / sjdavis@shaw.ca

Programs Director

Mike Slobodan

780.907.4403 / ProgramsDirector@crestwood.ab.ca

Hockey Director

Gerard Cicero

780.454.2822 / locicero@shaw.ca

Soccer Director

Jason Steele

587.989.9090/ jasonsteele@solutionsbi.ca

Senator

John Lackey

Director at large #1

Peter Rivers

780.454.7974 / Director1@crestwood.ab.ca

Director at large#2

Doug Densmore

780.484.0188 / Director2@crestwood.ab.ca

Director at large#3

Elizabeth Stephan 780.452.6754 / Director3@crestwood.ab.ca

Director at large#4

VACANT

Hall Renal Coordinator

Sheila Crotty ( 9am-9pm NO Sundays)780.454.6067 / sheilac@shaw.ca

Rink Attendant

Vacant

Web Master

Kees DenHartigh

780.919.9480 / kdenhartigh@gmail.com

Neighbourhood Watch

Erin Melvin

780.482.5717 / erinmelvin@shaw.ca

Bridge Club

Beverly Assley

780.486.5572

Tennis Program

Vacant

TOT Time

Caroline Anderson 780.604.6828 / hms92@hotmail.com

Seniors Liaison

Elizabeth Stephen 780.452.6754 / seniorliaison@crestwood.ab.ca

Candy Cane Lane

Kees DenHartigh

/ bjlackey@telus.net

780.919.9480 / santaclaus@candycanelane.ca

President s Message June 2015 Summer is here!

In November of last year I wrote “with immeasurable efforts and limitless support the phase one financial goal for our Crestwood Community Parkland Redevelopment has not only been met but surpassed! Meeting this goal is reason for every one of us to celebrate!” As a community we have much to celebrate as we continue to receive donations for the next phases of our Parkland Redevelopment. The Parkland Redevelopment Committee is focused on building a Community League Park for all, with the hope of celebrating our 100 th birthday in our “new” gathering place.

We continue to work on traffic calming measures within our Community.

We have received a grant allowing us to implement energy saving measures in our Hall and the surrounding area; with consideration being given to viable solar options.

Soccer is in full swing, and we’ve fielded more teams than the previous year! A sure sign that we’re in for a great season filled with many fun experiences and love of sport.

We have not received any information (as of print) regarding the snow blading pilot project. We’ll be sure to update the CCL website with any update.

Our neighborhood landscape continues to evolve, and with the many changes to building bylaws etc. we can expect to see permit requests for split lots and “narrow houses’. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the city, or email me. We’ll do our best to answer any questions.

In September, we have some ‘no charge” time slots at the hall open to accommodate any Crestwood community groups that are looking for space. Please email your CCL Programs Director for more information.

I would like to take this opportunity to extend a very heartfelt thank you to Sandra Davis for her many years as our Crestwood Community League Social Director. Sandra has worked tirelessly to provide us all with many amazing events throughout her term. Christmas parties, formals, fund raisers, BBQ’s, kids parties; Sandra selflessly has done it all. Sandra will continue to work with the Parkland Redevelopment Committee, and is willing to train and mentor anyone willing to take on the role as Social Director. Please call or email me personally if you have any questions. Thank you Sandra, we are all so grateful to you for setting the table for us to come together and celebrate as a community.

Please consider volunteering for our board. There are a few positions open. We meet every second Thursday of the month and we don’t meet in the summer.

Have a safe and sunny summer, Dave

Winter Parking Ban survey A Winter parking ban survey hit your mailbox the week of May 11 asking you to use a computer to fill it out.

We are asking those of you without a computer to call 311 or Andrew Knack at either number to express your opinion on the winter parking pilot and the survey 780-267-1442 (780) 496-8122 office

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PARKLAND REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT Project Update i i

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The CPRC has been awarded $250,000 from the City of Edmonton’s Neighborhood Parkland Development Program (NPDP)!

The site development plan for Phase 1 is currently being developed by the City of Edmonton. It will be shared with the CPRC at the end of May. It will include refined budget estimates so that fundraising targets can be revisited.

The Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) grant application for $125,000 was submitted to province of Alberta; the CPRC is awaiting a decision.

The CPRC will consult with the community regarding Phase 1 in the coming months.

The CPRC has launched a new website to keep residents up to date on project information, fundraising and community consultation –

Visit www.crestwood100years.ca.

Proposed Project Plan

Contact Us The Crestwood Parkland Redevelopment Committee general email: cprc@crestwood.ab.ca Co-Chairs Sandra sjdavis@shaw.ca Davis Jeff Bryson jefftravisbryson@yahoo.ca president@crestwood.ab.ca Vice Chair Dave Fritz Treasurer

Brian Cooke

treasurer@crestwood.ab.ca

Secretary

Laurie Hepper

ldhepper@shaw.ca

Communications Director

Robin Telasky

rtelasky@shaw.ca

Fundraising Director

Sandra Davis

sjdavis@shaw.ca

Construction Director

Kevin McKee

kevin@pangmendev.com

There are many opportunities to get involved. Contact the co-chairs or directors for information or to get involved.

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PARKLAND REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT Upcoming Events Community consultation for Phase 1 of the park redevelopment (the playground) is expected soon and will continue into the fall. We need your input so watch for advertising of events on Crestwood’s Facebook page, the CPRC website (www.crestwood100years.ca) and signs at the community hall.

Fundraising As the details for each phase are finalized the costs associated will become more exact. The costs for completion of Phase 1 will be refined by the City of Edmonton by the end of May. This will enable the CPRC to better establish fundraising targets and develop plans to ensure funds are in place to undertake the redevelopment.

Based on preliminary estimates, by raising at least $169,000 through community donations (individual, corporate or foundation) and $100,000 from the Crestwood Community League, the committee will be able to leverage these funds for government grants (city and provincial) to raise the $1.22 million total necessary for Phases 1 and 2. If additional funds are raised, elements of Phase 3 can also be constructed.

So far, we have raised over $232,000 in community donations!

Additional funds are still needed for future phases.

MAKE YOUR DONATION TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT TODAY! Donations over the course of fundraising will be cumulative – this allows for monthly or annual contributions to be appropriately recognized. Donations may be made by cash, cheque (Crestwood Community League Building Society) or on-line.

On-line donations can be made at www.crestwood100years.ca.

CRESTWOOD EVENT SCHEDULE PLANNER 2015 ANNUAL

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CASINO EVENT – VOLUNTEER!

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Get Ready for Vitalize 2015 Mark your calendars - June 18 - 20, 2015!

The 27th annual Vitalize Provincial Voluntary Sector conference will be held June 18 20, 2015 in Edmonton at the SHAW Conference Centre.

Amazing Keynotes with powerful workshops will offer delegates the opportunity to explore innovative ideas in organizational development, leadership, marketing and other areas.

Full details on keynote speakers, workshops and registration will be released in the coming weeks, so visit VitalizeConference.ca and join us on Facebook group for latest updates.

See you in Edmonton!

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Crestwood Community League 5th Annual Crestwood Big Bin Event 2015 May 2. 9 am – 5 pm Final report Statistics Five shifts of volunteers over 9 hours helped to load 8560 kg of waste into five bins and ECO designated waste. (no tonnage avail for Eco) Partners City of Edmonton Capital City Cleanup BFI‐‐‐ Progressive Waste Out of Site Hauling Edmonton Waste Management Thank you to Diana Steele, Rod Matheson, Brian Cooke, Betty Grynoch, Angelee Zon, Sheila Crotty Elizabeth Stephen, Doug Densmore, Kyla Feschuk and Laurie Hepper for volunteering for this event. The main jobs are to check memberships upon lot entry and sell memberships to Crestwood residents not having one.

The other job is to supervise the lot and make sure traffic flows counter clockwise and does not jam up. Our lot is too small to have more than three vehicles maneuvering at once, but people understood and things went smooth.

Our Crestwood School volunteers: Alan Han & Oliver monitored the four ECO stations set up making sure that the items being dropped off were placed in the correct zone. The volunteer hours these young people worked were very important to the smooth running of the event and the Event Planners job was much more relaxing not to mention the ECO load up went smooth at the end of the day. Thank you so much.

The ECO load up crew at the end of the day was Doug Densmore & Laurie Hepper helping Jason and from OUT O F SITE hauling load up. Load up was finished by 6 pm just in time for the hail storm to wash down the parking lot.

This year we tried two bins in tandem to fill as the wait times to trade full bins last year was exacerbated by Road construction in Sherwood park and the construction is still creating delays for this year. While this constricted the lot a bit it allowed us to move to an empty bin if the truck did not get back in time.

Loads are approximate only, volunteers may have missed counting some visits.

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We had approximately 86 visits for disposal during the day. Almost everyone had something for the ECO this year. Although we did not get the announcement into the newsletter the Sign and Website and Facebook page had mention of the event had listed items acceptable for drop off. We sold 15 memberships that day and many memberships were flashed from internet purchase. We did have some treasures re‐‐‐owned by diligent volunteers. The amount of items diverted to the ECO load up was significant and Jason was able to fill up his trailer and truck and the end of the day. Small electronics was a significant pile. We definitely had the ECO better sorted and defined this year to make the loading less time consuming.

Everyone who used the service of local waste collection for Crestwood Community League Members was supportive of this being a yearly event and FOR Crestwood League MEMBERS ONLY. Many volunteers availed themselves of the BIN and ECO before or after their shift.

The longest wait time was 5‐‐‐10 minutes and that was a wait while the bin transfer was taking place.

Most of the day the loads came steady and were quite often waved immediately into the lot with no wait time.

Sometimes we could get two vehicles unloading at the same time. We had people arriving on foot pushing and carrying items again this year. Many people came multiple times with loads dumped as they cleaned up inside their garages and homes. The yard waste was up again as spring came early and spring clean ups were underway.

Next year the event is again in early May. Make a note to start your clean up early next year and even think about volunteering for 2 hours, it is a great service to the community and without volunteers it would not be possible to keep this event going. Again thank you to all the volunteers who helped to make this a great event.

Many thanks again to Jason who generously donated Time, Energy and Equipment free of charge to the community to help with this day. If you have junk or stuff to haul give Jason a call.

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L OST a t th e BIG BIN NOTE 1/2 of a pair of women’s gloves were left behind in the parking lot. If you are missing a glove please call 780-455-0434 and I will reunite you BIG BIN Co-ordinator wanted. I have planned and organized this event for 5 years and am ready to pass it on. I can give you the info you need to have a smooth and well planned event. Please contact Laurie If you are interested 780-455-0434.

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Crestwood Community Memberships are Changing!

2015­­­ 2016 Family $40 Individual $20 Senior $10 Associate Business Membership $40 Associate Membership (Outside of Crestwood) $45 Membership is valid from September 1 to August 31 each year Membership Benefits: Skating ‐‐‐ Crestwood Rinks (must have skate tags) Jasper Place Pool ‐‐‐ Free swim SUNDAYS 6 pm to 7 pm (must show your membership card) Crestwood Community Hall Rental (Only available to Crestwood residents and affiliate residents with a Community League Membership) Spring Big Bin Event (Only available to Crestwood residents and affiliate residents with a Community League Membership) Crestwood Programs and Recreation Opportunities (Soccer Programs require Community League Membership) Discounts at City Recreation Centres and tourist attractions: Annual Pass – Community League Members receive a 20% discount on Child, Youth, Adult, Senior and Family Annual Passes.

Multi Admission Pass – Community League Members receive a 15% discount on our already discounted multi‐‐‐admission pass (10+ visits). For more information visit City of Edmonton Community League Wellness Program.

M i l l er Mu s ic

Specializing in adult instruction: Keyboard, ukulele, guitar Instructor has 25 years’ experience, located in west end Learn with a friend – individual or group lessons welcomed Call Heather at 780-487-5949 or hcmiller@shaw.ca 13

Important Information: **Crestwood Hall has some openings for Programs!** If you are interested in running any Programs at Crestwood Community Hall please contact Mike Slobodan - Crestwood Programs Director at mikeslobodan@gmail.com

WANTED!!

CCL SOCIAL DIRECTOR SANDRA DAVIS IS STEPPING DOWN AND WE NEED TO FIND A REPLACEMENT

For further information please contact Sandra at: 780-455-0321 or sjdavis@shaw.ca

Crestwood has social media.

We have a Website, Facebook page and Twitter.

You can subscribe to announcements on the website so you know when something new is posted.

Announcements Tweet if you follow @Crestwood #YEG. Any notice of a community event or of interest to the community can be posted to Facebook or the website, usually within 48 hours.

Sorry we do not accept advertisements at this time. www.crestwood.ab.ca https://www.facebook.com/CrestwoodCommunityYEG Twitter.com/ @Crestwood #YEG

We also have two Facebook groups one for casino volunteers and the other for Crestwood Board and League members to post on.

FACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/5318777103 / FACEBOOK CASINO GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/198361963541575/

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