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Casa Verde Project
We take a look at the future home of Rudy and Stella Reger. It promises to be one the
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Publisher ThePublisher From FromThe Seems to be in taking Winter go of us I Normally this forever sectionforof the let magazine here in Southern Alberta! Hopefully we encapsulate the content of very our soon, featured can start thinking Springtoand working articles. This time,about I’ve chosen do something outdoors to beautify our space. With that, keep a little different so I hope you will indulge me! these dates in mind for the annual Home & Garden Jean Van Kleek show at Exhibition Thisabout show gets I don’t usuallyPark talkMarch about21-24. much my Photo: Thomas Porter bigger and better every year as more people enjoy personal life (it’s not that exciting), but in the creating a personal oasis in their own yard. This past Fall, after writing an article spirit of my message, I’d like to share this with you. about pallet creations, I decided to try a creation of my own and built a deck from stranded pallets. It was relatively simple and fun, so I’d like to share with you the About a year and a half ago I took a spill, nothing dramatic like from skiing process I went through to give you some ideas of your own. Spring is the time when or mountain climbing, no, I our simply tripped overhelps myself thereour are we plant our flowers and hope friend “the bee” us (although along to make times I’d like to embellish the story to seem a little less clutzy). As a result flowers flourish. We visit a local bee farm to talk about the types of bees we haveof the and fall, the I broke my of femur and shoulder. For a variety of reasons this one little here, process harvesting honey. Christina Scott also speaks with a local fall resulted in four subsequent surgeries so far. For a person who is used artist who recently had a show at CASA and creates very unique works of art usingto being oninstead the go of and virtually unencumbered mobility-wise for over sixty years, toothpicks paint brushes.
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the same time. I believe there is always a lesson to beoflearned everything; SRSAN (South Region Self-Advocacy Network) a network over 120from people across Southern Alberta, is hosting a this. conference this April. SRSAN is a safe space for literally and I have learned from anyone to share their ideas and learn. Its mission is to be a united voice for people with abilities that brings to achieve. I’vedifferent learned that even thoughinspiration we often and feel opportunity as though the world has gone a little crazy; that even though we are surrounded by people, we are often
This issue,that we are very excited introduce you to Josiah Laundstein andsense his lonely; the also world is filled withtoterrorists and that uncertainty and any family. Josiahsomehow recently won 2017 us, Young Outdoor Photographer thethe Year. This is of stability eludes there is much to hope for.ofIt’s constant the secondof time Josiahconcentrating has receivedonthis making him brings the only barrage 24/7 news theaward, ills of the world that us to photographer to have won this award twice in the history of the competition. What feel uneasy and lost. What I found when I was forced to slow down, is that makes this especially exciting is that Josiah is only fifteen years old and began every day people are inherently good. If it weren’t for the support of friends, entering competitions at the age of ten. No doubt this young prodigy has a very family and colleagues, this time would certainly have looked much different bright future ahead of him.
for me. People actually DO care about each other and are empathetic. And it’sare every day people create live in, nothave those We always looking forthat newcollectively things to share with the you,world so we we thought we’d featured on the news. I believe the true gauge of the health of humanity is to some fun and include a local word find puzzle starting this issue. Thanks to Curtis watch the individuals around us; how they inspire; how they support and how Goodman of the Helen Schuler Centre for providing the words for this puzzle with they make a difference inseen eachbyothers lives. Don’tinlet news fool you, the names of wildlife that can be the river bottom thethe spring. future lies in our hands, and it’s how we reach out to each other that truly makes the difference in the end.
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All That Glitters
My young nieces invited me to a gemstone tradeshow, which was meant to believe the world revolves around them for no reason at all. But then we have be an educational outing for them, but I admit to being every bit as far too many who can’t see themselves beyond the dust and gravel. We think illuminated. We oohed and aahed our way through the rooms, more impressed of ordinary as being the same as worthless or uninteresting. How dare we, than if we had been viewing the crown jewels. I explained to the girls that miracles of biology and soul that we are, think of ourselves that way? the rows of dazzling gems laid before them were not “The most precious One of the greatest shocks of my life was in my senior year of high treasures right out of the cave of wonders, but just really pretty rocks. My credibility as the all-knowing aunt was looking objects come school, when out of the blue, I was awarded “fine arts student of the shaken – until they discovered they could buy a few with year”. You have to understand, I felt my contributions were small from the most their meager pocket money and went home cackling like mundane materials, and very ordinary – in fact they were. But all the same, there were little pirates. and students who found beauty in my work. It’s too bad I put together just so. teachers wouldn’t see it for myself. This reminded me of The fascinating thing about gemstones is how they are formed. Variations in soil, mineral composition, that old adage, all that Sure, we’re common. There are billions of us. And our lives are pressure, temperature, air and water, create unimaginable glitters is not gold, a generally unexceptional at a glance. But the mundane crystallizes results. The most precious looking objects come from oxidizes and compounds until it forms something completely practical warning to and the most mundane materials, put together just so. This different from all those separate pieces. And you can add to it, edit reminded me of that old adage, all that glitters is not beware of that which it, and put it together just so. You may never be more than an disguises itself as gold, a practical warning to beware of that which ordinary person, living an ordinary life. But that ordinary life can be disguises itself as something valuable. something valuable.” beautiful in your own eyes. It can look like treasure. But I like to flip wise counsel on its head just to see what happens, and in this case it’s rather beautiful. In our culture of extremes we find people who
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A playground at the Sugarbowl completed by the Rotary Club of Lethbridge East.
“There are lots of reasons to be a Rotarian. One of the primary reasons people join is to socialize with other Rotarians. Once involved, passions develop, and the work is its own reward.”
Rotary Clubs in Lethbridge
Celebrating a Century of Service A sea of black caps with yellow tassels hang suspended against a bright blue sky, forced upward by the sheer joy bursting from 80 Malawian high school graduates. The tassels shine as brightly as the futures these women are about to embark upon, thanks to four years of education. This is just one of the many gifts provided by Rotary Clubs of Lethbridge during the past 100 years, at home and abroad.
Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million members split into 35,000 clubs in North and South America, Asia, Europe, Australia, Africa and more. Under the motto, Service above self, the organization’s main causes include promoting peace, fighting disease, providing clean water, sanitation and hygiene, saving mothers and children, supporting education and growing local economies.
Founded in 1905 by Paul Harris, the Rotary Club of Chicago was formed “so professionals with diverse backgrounds could exchange ideas, form meaningful, lifelong friendships, and give back to their Quirk - 12
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communities.” Rotary’s name came from the group’s early practice of rotating meetings among the offices of its members.
Rotary would soon become a worldwide phenomenon, and in 1918, the Rotary Club of Lethbridge was born. Meetings were originally held at the Lethbridge YMCA, before moving to the Marquis Hotel. That year, the club canvassed for Salvation Army funds, presented a Christmas party for children of soldiers, contributed to the Soldiers’ War memorial, the Great War Vets Building Fund, and the Nursing Mission. Today, the city is home to four additional clubs, founded between 1961 and 2016: Lethbridge East, Sunrise, Urban Spirits and Mosaic. With more than 200 members combined, each club is unique.
“A Rotary Club is generally shaped around the people and the community in which it operates,” explains Pat Killoran, long-time member of the Rotary Club of Lethbridge and chair of the Lethbridge Rotary 100th anniversary committee.
Rotary Picnic Shelter with representatives of all clubs at the changing of the gavel ceremony.
“A club in downtown Toronto will be different than a club in Lethbridge, which will be different than a club in India. We serve our communities locally and worldwide, so what it takes to serve in those communities will be different.” Clubs within the city also follow this principle, differing in meeting times, size and demographic.
“Some have a much younger demographic, some are much more diversified than others, and the work they do is a passion of their members,” adds Killoran. That seems to be a welcome change from Rotary’s roots a century ago, when clubs were only open to professional men.
“Rotary looked at it from a professional perspective back then,” says Killoran. “Do we have a doctor? Do we have a lawyer? Do we have a banker? It was the recognition that we needed to represent society, not men. And not just white Anglo-Saxon men either.” Change was slow, but it came. In the 1980s, thanks to a landmark supreme court decision in a case spearheaded by two California women, females would begin making their mark in Rotary as well. Mosaic, the city’s newest chapter, is a representation of the organization’s diversification over the past century.
“You’ve got people with disabilities, you’ve got young, you’ve got old, people who are university professors, and three or four people whose first language is not English,” says Killoran. “That starts to represent the community, and that’s what it should be.”
Taking pride in progress, 2018 is also an important year for reflection as June 25 marks the 100th anniversary of the Rotary Club of Lethbridge. All clubs have banded together to recognize the general impact of Rotary and its role in shaping the community. A celebration has been set for June 9 which will feature the vice-president of Rotary International, a tree-planting ceremony at Nicholas Sheran Park, a look at the history of Rotary in the city, and the creation of an electronic time capsule. “This is about sharing what Rotary does and helping the community understand,” explains Killoran. “But this is also sort of our inwardlooking day where we as Rotarians gather and celebrate.” One hundred two-inch trees will be planted to represent each year Rotary has been active, with children and families receiving the opportunity to help. The time capsule will give each club and its members the chance to record audio, video or pictures on the meaning and importance of rotary, key projects and anything else clubs deem relevant for future generations. The Galt Museum and Archives will store and advance the material as technology changes. “Each club will get to share what they think is important about their club,” says Killoran. “That will become the capsule for 50 years down the road in theory.”
Also planned throughout the centennial year is the creation of colouring book featuring images related to Rotary, a service competition among the grade three classes of two school districts, and Rotary participation in six community events including Canada Day, Street Wheelers and
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Girls breaking from class for lunch.
Girls enjoying some banter with Barrie Orich of the Rotary Club of Lethbridge.
Whoop-Up Days, with Rotary recently named honorary parade marshal for the event.
Killoran believes a worldwide network of resources, adaptability and flexibility are all important reasons Rotary has thrived in the past century.
“The structure of Rotary is strong, organizationally and worldwide,” he says. “It’s independent in the sense that the club can build its own legacy in the community it’s in. They can socialize and fundraise. They’re not being told by Rotary that they can’t do this or that.”
Different Rotary clubs have been responsible for many city projects. Recent ones include the spray parks at Henderson pool and Galt Gardens, patio space at Casa, a picnic shelter near the north Lethbridge soccer fields and a playground at the sugar bowl. Building partnerships is crucial to success.
“Partnerships are important in a lot of ways to [obtain finances, plan and execute] projects,” says Killoran. “In the past, we have approached the city to see if they have any projects that might qualify.”
Local Rotary Clubs also play a significant role abroad. An initiative of the Sunrise Club and other community partners, The Los Amigos project has delivered decommissioned city firetrucks, ambulances and buses to poor rural areas of Mexico for the past decade.
“There was a determination that a lot of people who respond to emergencies driving these vehicles either don’t have the equipment or don’t have the knowledge to handle the emergency,” says Killoran. “The Rotary Club of Lethbridge partnered with Sunrise to try to train EMTs from these communities.”
Each year, EMTs from the city deliver five to eight vehicles and provide a week of live training. While all local clubs have assisted the project by donating funds, the initiative has become southern Alberta-wide, with participation from clubs in Cardston, Fort Macleod and Pincher Creek.
Local clubs are also making significant strides to further girls’ education in Malawi, Africa. More than half of Malawians live below poverty level and drop out of school following the completion of free, primary education. Girls lucky enough to avoid becoming orphans are expected to aid their family with childcare, food gathering, and household chores. This often results in girls being pushed into early, isolated, abusive marriages where the cycle of poverty ultimately continues. Quirk - 14
The APU Malawi Education Foundation is committed to supporting the operation and construction of Atsikana Pa Ulendo Girls Education Project in rural Malawi. Meaning “Girls on The Move”, the high school of 360 female students was founded in 2006 by Canadian teacher Christie Johnson and Malawian teacher Memory Mdyetseni. Twenty buildings on the school’s campus house students and teachers; after becoming familiar with the project, Urban Spirits determined that it wanted to spearhead the construction of single family dwellings for teachers, a project that is now nearing completion.
“To get teachers to come to the school, you must have accommodation, especially if they have kids,” says Killoran. “There are very few places to rent that are safe. This was something that Urban Spirits determined it could afford and was their piece of the action over there.”
All Lethbridge Rotary Clubs have donated funds to the project, with some members sponsoring girls personally.
About 80 students graduate per year, with a 99 percent pass rate on the countrywide exam written by all students leaving high school. Of those graduates, approximately 25 went on to receive scholarships in recent years. “The school has become well known for its quality education, which is all part of the strategy to get Canada out of the picture,” says Killoran. “The idea of any project like this is to make it self-sustainable. The country’s participation is shrinking every year as the school becomes more self-sufficient.”
While the Canadian Foundation plans to step away from the project by 2021, there is still important work to be done. Electricity is unavailable in the country, making everyday tasks extremely difficult. The Rotary Club of Lethbridge is embarking on a $250,000 project which will provide a multitude of things such as solar electricity to support lights and computers. They will also be replacing electric stoves in the cafeteria with gas cookers. Additionally, the club will be buying 60 Chromebooks which can connect to servers through a wireless connection.
“These servers have 200 gigabytes of educational software on them, so the girls can access encyclopedia kind of information to do projects and learn how to use the computer for research without having to have a connection to the internet.” For Killoran, the joy of Rotary comes from international projects such as this. But, he says it is important for each person to discover their own passions. “There are lots of reasons to be a Rotarian. One of the primary reasons people join is to socialize with other Rotarians. Once involved, passions develop, and the work is its own reward.”
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Never has there been an easier time to consider making environmentally friendly products and choices part of your life than now. These are exciting times for the industry, and with new technology being developed exponentially, what was once a new frontier being explored as possibilities, green energy has now become mainstream with many options available to the every-day consumer.
Rudy Reger, owner and founder of Energy Smart Canada in Lethbridge since 1988, has always been in the forefront introducing environmentally friendly products to Southern Alberta. This family owned company includes his wife, Stella, with two of their daughters, Jackie and Alana also working alongside. Growing up in Germany, Rudy was familiar with energy-efficient, products that have been used for decades in Europe. He began in Lethbridge with a small shop that introduced ondemand hot water heaters and low-flush toilets while gradually expanding to include geo-thermal heating and air-conditioning as well as solar power. A large part of his company also developed as he took on becoming a dealer for Arctic Spas, which are in line with his energy efficient mandate. His company has won “Dealer of the Year” for several years with Arctic Spas, due large in part to his overall passion for energy efficiency.
“This exciting project will provide a venue, essentially an off-site showroom, for people to come view and see first hand how these products work synergistically to create a healthy, sustainable, functional and beautiful environment to live in.” It’s been a long journey for Rudy, as most people until recently, had no knowledge of the benefits of this technology and it was very foreign to them. It’s Rudy’s passion and belief in lowering our carbon footprint that kept him going through the early years and he has never given up on the idea that sustainable technology would become something people would eventually embrace. That day is now, and Rudy is once again on the forefront of this cutting-edge technology with the building of Lethbridge’s first net-zero, off-grid home. This home is the culmination of over 20 years of research and development and a great source of pride for the Reger family.
In this article, we will explore what the terms net zero and off grid mean and follow the construction process of Casa Verde (Spanish for “green home”), the name the Regers have given this exciting project and future home. These terms have become more common in recent years, but what does it mean to be “off-grid” or “net zero”? Net-zero means that in a oneyear term, a home produces the same amount or more energy than consumed. Literally, you “net” zero usage electric when balanced at the end of the year with the grid electric power. Now, how do you qualify a zero energy building? By definition, every kilowatt-hour (kWh) of
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electricity you import to the site has to be offset by an equal number of kilowatt-hours produced on-site and exported to the grid. Likewise, if you burn natural gas on-site for heat, for example, all the BTUs you burn would have to be offset with an equivalent number of BTUs produced in the renewable energy production system on-site. There is no means of offsetting BTU’s at this time to “net zero”, however, a home isn’t considered net zero if there is a gas line running to the house.
Although to some, imagining “off-grid” living conjures a picture of people moving to the mountains away from it all and living off the land, off-grid simply means there is no grid used at all, and no balancing with grid power at the end of the year. The home is equipped with batteries that store energy generated by solar panels with this energy being used to power the home, rather than that power coming from “grid” power lines.
After nearly 20 years of selling renewable energy products, Rudy and Stella decided to go all in and showcase the variety of product they sell and install by building their own home that will feature most every aspect of green technology available to date. This exciting project will provide a venue, essentially an off-site showroom, for people to come view and see first hand how these products work synergistically to create a healthy, sustainable, functional and beautiful environment to live in.
The ultimate “green home” goes far beyond simply becoming net zero. Every aspect of this home strives to use the most energy efficient means possible from the ground up.
For nearly 14 years, Rudy and Stella have had geothermal in their current home rather than natural gas, and their family has followed suit.
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“Two of my daughters built new houses, both with geothermal, solar and many of the products we offer. My brother built a house implementing geothermal and solar as well. I’ve convinced most of my friends and family this is the way to go’ Rudy says. Besides being clean energy, with geothermal, there is no air conditioner or furnace noise; only quiet, comfortable breathable surroundings.
Geothermal energy is the heat from the earth. Reservoirs of hot water can be tapped to generate electricity or to heat and cool buildings directly. Geothermal energy has been used for thousands of years in some countries for cooking and heating. It is simply power derived from the Earth's internal heat.
Rudy shares,“To me, geothermal is the best way of heating and cooling the house. I wouldn’t want a house without it. I believe it’s nicer, safer, better and more economical way to operate.”
Casa Verde’s walls are being built using a special process that has never been done before. This method of construction will provide an R50 rating, a rating previously unheard of in the industry. In fact, most industry wall charts only display up to an R30 rating. For colder climates, an attic requires a minimum of an R-49 rating. Casa Verde will have a R100 rating, over twice the required amount. These wall structures are part of what is termed “the envelope”, or air barrier, one of the most important elements in achieving net.
Air sealing a home is generally considered the most costeffective way to reduce heating and cooling energy use. It also improves comfort and indoor air quality. Achieving a high level of air tightness requires more than just filling visible holes. High-performance homes have a continuous air barrier. The key word here is continuous.
House orientation, or the way in which the house faces is also very important in order help maximize the sun’s energy, and. Casa Verde will have windows on the south side for passive solar. The house will be built beyond traditional standards and will include a pond in the backyard for geothermal heating and cooling purposes and for when the house goes off-grid.
“We’re going to utilize the pond for drinking water and will purify our own water. It will also be used for heating and cooling. With geothermal, we can achieve in-floor heating, forced air and air conditioner all on one unit,” Rudy says, adding that the in-floor heating will be in the garage and the forced air will be used for the rest of the house.
As for the rest of the house’s gizmos and gadgets, Rudy explains they will be using the same heat pump ground source to preheat the domestic water, as well as an air source water heater from Germany, which is the most efficient way of heating domestic water. For water heating, there will be virtually no cost to run. Casa Verde will also have an air source solar panel for the daytime heater to heat the mechanical room and circulate the house, plus an air source solar panel into the garage. The house will also have grey water heat recovery. Every time somebody showers, all the heat that normally goes into the sewer can be captured and sent back into the tank with this system.
As for the rest of the house, the highest standard and most efficient of appliances will be used, and LED lights will be installed throughout the home. Each room in the house will be tracked for power consumption. The tracking will determine how much power is consumed by each appliance in the house. “I will know how much each appliance will cost to run,” Rudy says. Because there won’t be any gas present in the new home, Rudy and Stella will also be using a wood pellet barbecue instead of a gas barbecue outdoors. “The hook-ups we are going to have are power at the moment. To call it off-grid ready, means we’re going to have some certain components already pre-done, so in the future we can be off-grid when ready.
Rudy and Stella also drive electric cars, which will be charged via solar power. “The whole house will have enough solar production at the end of the year we will be producing more energy than we consume. That’s why we call it net-zero: because there’s no gas, no water hook-up, no phone line hook-up — there’s nothing hooked up to the building except power for now,” he said.
“The business is very important for me, but I always believe being involved in the community is more important than just the money or the business. We’ve been very blessed with having a lot of good people supporting us.”
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“To me, geothermal is the best way of heating and cooling the house. I wouldn’t want a house without it. I believe it’s nicer, safer, better and more economical way to operate.”
Right now, the struggle of going off-grid is purchasing an affordable battery. Batteries are cost prohibitive, but once the battery packs become affordable, Rudy and Stella will say goodbye to their monthly power bill, as well.
“Our goal is to invest the money now and never worry about it again. Beyond the benefits of a cleaner more environmentally sound home, there will be no worries about fluctuating energy bills. I would rather have a smaller house and no utilities, than a bigger house to show and have utilities. The two-bedroom house will have no basement — its measurements will include a 1,200 square foot main floor and a 1,400 square foot second floor, which is being built above the garage.’ Rudy says.
“The garage is just about as big as the house. You have to have some room for your toys,” Rudy joked. “For me, it’s more about functionality, comfort and something steady.”
“With geothermal we can accomplish a very steady, non- fluctuating temperature in the house, summer or winter. It’s more natural and there’s no burner inside. With no gas, there is no risk of carbon-monoxide poisoning, therefore no need for carbon-monoxide detectors in the home. If you go with geothermal, the solar can do your heating and cooling”.
Rudy adds that when possible, they purchase products and services locally, which in turn takes less travel and has less of an environmental impact as well as supports the local economy and community. Not only has Energy Smart Canada helped local residents with their renewable energy needs, the business has also been involved in helping out the community in various ways including working with Bridges of Hope, Woods Homes and the local business pitches in around the city by donating to numerous causes and events.
Rudy believes part of being a successful business is giving back to the community.
“We like to be part of that,” he says. “The business is very important for me, but I always believe being involved in the community is more important than just the money or the business. We’ve been very blessed with having a lot of good people supporting us.” Permit-wise, similar to building any house, Casa Verde needs to have installations CSA approved, but no other special permits are required.
Once nestled into the new home, Rudy and Stella plan to take baby steps to go off-grid. One approach they will be considering is to take appliances off power one at a time.
Casa Verde will not be the first net-zero house in Lethbridge, but it will be the first net-zero home for Rudy and Stella, and the first home scheduled to go beyond net-zero to become off-grid.
Once the home is completed, Casa Verde will be on display as a show home for two years. Appointments can be set up for those interested in viewing the new home once its finished, which is scheduled this September. The show home process will allow Rudy and other stakeholders to monitor the home, collect data and follow how the home functions.
Rudy invites southern Albertans to schedule appointments to check out their new home, or just to visit Energy Smart Canada to chat about new and innovative renewable energy products on the market. One thing is for sure, you will always find Rudy shopping the world in order to bring Southern Alberta the best and most innovative ideas in renewable technology. He enjoys sharing his passion for a greener more sustainable future, and it is most rewarding to him when he can assist others on their way to creating a home environment that helps make their lives better and more enjoyable.
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SOLAR Awards by Marissa Jones
This past month the Lethbridge community experienced the second annual S.O.L.A.R. Awards! The Subaru of Lethbridge Arts Recognition Awards is an exciting one-night art exhibition and competition which celebrates our rich local art community and the artists who are an active part of it. This event gives local artists, from amateurs to professionals, an opportunity to share their artwork with the public. It also gives them the opportunity to reach out and express their personal viewpoints in regards to the theme in which the exhibition is exploring that year. The S.O.L.A.R. Awards is not an exclusive occasion for artists, however, it is a convivial evening open to the public. It was enjoyed this year by over two hundred and fifty guests. Fred Greene, a deeply rooted member of the local arts community and member of the events Judicial Board, commented that the S.O.L.A.R. Awards appears to be “one of the best-attended art openings in Lethbridge.”.
This year’s show, held March 23rd at the Subaru of Lethbridge showroom, was an experience that started before you even reached the door. Attendees were greeted with a free and friendly valet service and each personally welcomed at the entrance. Once inside, the open and bright space was brimming with local artworks, excited artists, and delighted guests. The decor and installation charmingly embraced the unconventional venue of the vehicle showroom by utilizing industrial hardware to hang artwork as well as stacks of tires engineered into plinths and seating. The fantastic spectrum of complementary food and the open bar, provided by the local businesses Umami Shop, Coulee Brewery, and The Wine Cavern, rounded out the event.
The popularity of the S.O.L.A.R. Awards has grown astonishingly over the two years it has been running as a result of a great response from the Lethbridge community. At the event, Marissa Jones, Director of the S.O.L.A.R. Awards and Chair of the competitions judicial board, accounted for and thanked the many artists that make this young annual show such a success; “Thanks to the support from the arts community, We had tons of submissions. This year we jumped up in our submissions; we had seventy-two submissions with over sixty artists in that group. We wish that we were able to show everybody’s, we really do, but we were able to show thirty pieces by twenty-eight artists. All of these pieces are fantastic and we are so happy that they are in our show.” The artists involved in the show ranged from as young as fifteen years old to regionally recognized professional artists. The show mostly attracts artists local to Lethbridge but has also influenced artists as far as from Edmonton to enter.
Each year a theme is chosen by the S.O.L.A.R. Awards Judicial Board for the exhibition. This years theme was “Community”. Artists were encouraged to enter work that explored the concept of community and what that meant to each of them. The submitted artworks were then selected for the competition based on how well each work anatomized this topic. The technical skill of the work also played a part in the process of selecting which pieces would fill the limited and sought-after spots. The qualified Judicial Board is made up each year by volunteers who are active participants in the local art community. This year the board was comprised of Leanne Elias, an Associate Professor of New Media at the University of Lethbridge; Nicole Arvay, a local photographer and owner of Hothouse Studios; Fred Greene, the retired Administrative manager of the University of Lethbridge Art Gallery; Emily Promise Allison, the Public Engagement Coordinator at the Southern Alberta Art Gallery; and Marissa Jones, a New Media Administrator and Graphic Designer for the Davis Automotive Group.
“This event gives local artists, from amateurs to professionals, an opportunity to share their artwork with the public.”
The number of awarded prizes has doubled since the exhibition’s first year. This is due to the overwhelming response it received in 2017. Four awards and cash prizes were given to appreciative and deserving creatives sponsored by Subaru of Lethbridge. Two People’s Choice Award winners, Leanne Stock for her acrylic painting Urban Oasis in the Prairies and Chad Patterson for his oil painting Galt Gardens, were selected by popular vote at the event. Each received a $500 cash prize.
The other two award winners were elected by the Judicial Board for the Runners-up Award as well as the most prestigious prize: the S.O.L.A.R. Award. The winner of the Runners-up Award paired with a $1,000 prize was Danin Lawrence for her sculpture The Way We See It. “It couldn’t be more rewarding that [The Way We See It] could be here tonight.” Danin expressed emotionally as she accepted her Award. Her work was one that had been started by her grandfather about forty years prior, modeling the town of Orton. Danin took it upon herself to revisit this work after the passing of her grandfather and make it into the vibrant sculpture it is now. Finally, the S.O.L.A.R. Award, including a generous $2,500 prize, was presented to David Hoffos for his paper assemblage Family Picnic. “We [the Judicial Board] really feel that this work was deserving. It's the first work that a lot of people walk to in the room and it really
shines for the theme of community.” said Marissa when she announced this award. David’s work deeply explored the effect that families have on each of us and how that ultimately affects a community. “Family is the lens - often distorted, fragmentary or even fractured - through which we first learn to see the world. The quality and clarity of our family relationships help to determine how -or if- we engage with and contribute to our larger communities…” says Hoffos about the significance of his own work.
The event as a whole was described admirably by one of the attendees: “S.O.L.A.R. Awards is a must-attend event, a great accomplishment by Subaru of Lethbridge and team in connecting with and supporting the flourishing art community in our city. Live music, delicious catering, valet parking, and most importantly: a selection of stunning artworks created and submitted by local artists, and selected by a panel of passionate judges. S.O.L.A.R. Awards is a great way to pass an evening with family or friends.”. After another successful exhibition, this event will definitely be coming back to Lethbridge next year. Artists are already watching anxiously for the announcement of next year's theme and the opening of submissions. If you missed this great local event, be sure to keep your ear to the ground to get your free tickets before they sell out again next year.
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Porcupine down in the river bottom by the Helen Schuler Nature Centre Photo: Daina Ully Winner: May Photo Contest
HOW TO ENTER: Submit your Lethbridge or surrounding area photo in a jpeg format with a size of 1 MB minimum. The winning photo will be published in the following issue of Quirk Magazine. We have modified the rules this year to include enhanced photos. This is because most photos are enhanced to a degree. The integrity of the photo must be maintained to qualify with no added elements besides what the picture originally contained. Quirk Magazine retains the right to use all photos for promotional purposes.
Entry Deadline May 31, 2018
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Essential Spring g n i n e Gard Tips The sun is shining, birds are singing and it’s time for your garden to come back from the winter weather. Your garden needs some help getting back in shape, though, so it’s time to get the supplies from the home improvement store, pull out the tools from the shed and get to work.
Here are some tips for your getting your spring garden green and beautiful by the time the season reaches its peak: 1. Clean out the garden.
It’s time to clean your garden and remove all the debris (leaves, leftover snow, etc.) Get rid of weeds, making sure that you get the roots so they won’t grow back. This is also a good time to sharpen your garden tools, if needed, because you’re going to require them for plant maintenance and soil care.
3. Trim old plants.
2. Revitalize the soil.
Because your soil is likely dried out and packed after winter, it’s time to add moisture. Add organic material like compost or manure. You might need to test the soil to see what nutrients it needs, so you give it the right mixture. You might also need to add more fertilizer to increase the health of the soil and increase the life of your plants.
Plants that survived the winter will need to be pruned so they’ll grow anew in the spring. Make sure to wait until mid-April or May in case there’s an unexpected freeze. Blooming plants should be pruned right after they bloom to avoid cutting off future flowers. Summer plants should be pruned in early spring.
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4. Add mulch.
In addition to fertilizers and organic materials, you should think about adding mulch to your flower beds and garden. One to three inches of mulch helps to prevent weeds and diseases. It also keeps the moisture in the garden and maintains the temperature. The rule of thumb is to keep the mulch a few inches from the plant stems to prevent roots from rotting.
5. Plant new flowers and shrubs.
Once you’ve gotten the garden in shape and handled all of the old plants, it’s time to turn your attention to new plants. Some recommendations for good spring plants include: - Pansies - Snapdragons - Vegetables like lettuce, peas and arugula - Redbuds - Transplanting tomato plants from indoor pots to outside - Lilacs - Tulips
You should lean towards planting more perennials rather than annuals, because annuals have to be replaced every year. This means you’re making an investment in plants that will die every year and require replacement. Perennials, on the other hand, last for two to three years and usually survive winter frosts.
What to Do for the Rest of Spring?
Once your spring garden is up and running again, it’s time to look to the future and decide what to do with your garden next. It will need some care so it stays colorful and beautiful throughout the season. Here are some quick tips for garden maintenance throughout the rest of the season: Mid-Spring: Consider new flower beds. Plant some hardy annuals. Transplant seeds. Mulch.
Late Spring: Deadhead and remove bulbs. Prune flowering shrubs.
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Lodestone Leadership Training Centre Taking Life by the Reigns
Writer: Michelle McCann
Photo: Tom Buchannan
“Lodestone Leadership - this state of the art facility is nestled in the rolling hills of Ranchland in Southern Alberta just south of Magrath, Alberta.”
Janet Murray’s journey leading to the creation of Lodestone first began when she decided to overcome two of her lifelong fears: horses and flying. It began ten years ago when her last child of 10 children left home. She felt lost and without purpose. Even though she loved everything about motherhood and how it helped her grow as a person she thought to herself… “there must be a higher purpose for my life”. Where do I go from here? She was eager to take this new- found time to find her own way in the world once again. Pushing forward and about to stretch her limitations beyond her wildest dreams, Janet decided to grab both the reins and the throttle, soaring to new heights and riding high towards her path to self-discovery.
True to her nature, Janet jumped in with both feet and enrolled in flying lessons and horseback riding lessons at the same time. There were times when she asked herself if she could pull it off and questioned what she had gotten herself into. Her courage and determination in facing her fears kept her motivated to continue forging ahead, taking her to a level of personal growth that she could have never imagined.
Once her flying lessons were completed, Janet found herself loving the horses even more. She found they were majestic and beautiful, but being the late bloomer she so loving calls herself, when it came to riding horses, she felt she needed to deepen her understanding of them. She began reading books by Linda Kohanov’s– A Woman's Journey of Healing and Transformation through the Way of the Horse (2001), Riding between the Worlds: Expanding Our Potential through the Way of the Horse (2003), "Way of the Horse: Equine Archetypes for Self-Discovery" and the Power of the Herd. Many of the leadership concepts in Linda’s books resonated with her on a deep level. She continued to learn as much as she could about the lifetransforming leadership concepts she read about. She herself wanted to experience what it meant to truly thrive in life, grasp the tools that would open her to other worlds of creativity, insight, and empowerment, to expand her vision, and help her reconnect to nature, to the herd and to her community.
After discovering the power of positive change in working with horses, Janet wanted to share her new-found method of transformation with others. Her dream began to unfold and with the support and encouragement of her husband Bryan, and her family and friends, she felt she was ready for the next step to make her dream a reality. Lodestone Leadership began to take shape. Land was acquired which was lovingly called Pot Hole Creek Ranch.
Photo: Tom Buchannan
Photo: Tom Buchannan
Working Together
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Yoga
“After discovering the power of positive change in working with horses, Janet wanted to share her new-found method of transformation with others.”
Photo: Esther Beazer It was important for Janet and Bryan that this land be purposeful and resonate with their dreams and values. A good solid foundation was important to them in moving forward. Having experienced many equine-led workshops along the way Janet realized there was a demand for an equine facility in Alberta where participants could have total immersion into the program without being hampered by “the elements” such as wind, rain, snow and heat. She envisioned a clean state-of theart indoor arena with a professional workshop area and overnight accommodation where participants and horses could rest up with minimal distractions and have the best chances for success!
Construction on the physical building began, horses and staff came on board, concepts and workshop outlines were developed, websites and social media platforms came together in a process that lasted 5 years!
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Today Janet Murray, is a Certified Equine Facilitated Learning Instructor and CEO of Lodestone Leadership, a state-of-the-art professional development and leadership training facility specializing in equine led training. Janet facilitates workshops using the Eponaquest® Approach to Equine Facilitated Learning (EFL) They are interactive, innovative and actively engage horses and participants in the work of advanced human development and leadership training. She provides encouragement to participants as they develop skills in assertiveness, personal empowerment, relationships, intuition and emotional/social fitness.
The benefits of Equine Facilitated Learning to a corporate entity are many. Janet’s own experience in the corporate world only heightened her awareness that the workplace can be a highly competitive environment that when left unchecked, can become toxic and counterproductive. When staff become competitive, each individual works towards their own end, rather than as a team with a common goal. Conflicts and power struggles between professionals are common and lead to incredible wastes of energy, time and money. Lodestone Leadership has designed workshops that create self-awareness and
Photo: Tom Buchannan
socially intelligent leaders who excel at leading others in a shared effort. The positive effects of this style of leadership make an incredible difference across all sectors, from corporations and small business to the social services, educational institutions, religious organizations, families and community-based businesses and even political organizations. At Lodestone, leadership training is taken out of the lecture hall and into the arena where you will step into the round pen with your 3000lb training partner, and witness first-hand how your emotions and body language impact those around you.
From Janet: “A typical workshop at Lodestone Leadership, has participants spend time in the classroom. We introduce the concepts of what we are about to do and why, we go through the science of it, the research that Linda Kohanov has done and then we set the stage to have the experience. After classroom time, we go out into the arena where the round pen and chairs are set up, and participants observe, comment and encourage others. You have your own experience but also get to learn from watching someone else’s experience.
There is no end to the learning you can do with the horses. The one thing that I think is so powerful about what we do is the high level of retention by the participants up. When you sit in a lecture or read a book you retain only about 6% of the content, but when your whole body is involved you retain 100%. Through scientific research it is proven that we have more neuro cells in our gut and our heart than we do in our brain. So, our gut and our heart should be part of the process. When you are in a round pen with a 1200 lb. horse, your whole body is involved and guess what? You will remember 100% of what you feel. The experience is the game changer here”.
Photo: Esther Beazer
“She envisioned a clean state-of the-art indoor arena with professional workshop area and overnight accommodation where participants and horses could rest up with minimal distractions and have the best chances for success!”
Photo: Tom Buchannan
Photo: Tom Buchannan
“She envisioned a clean state-of the-art indoor arena with professional workshop area and overnight accommodation where participants and horses could rest up with minimal distractions and have the best chances for success!” Quirk - 33
from the ground up workshop
From the mat, to the kitchen, and in the arena join us as we set lay a foundation for a more grounded daily life. Learn to integrate these therapeutic practices for a more grounded daily life. Janet has never looked back and brings the power of purpose and meaning into her workshops that she, herself so deeply searched for. She lovingly encourages others to take life by the reigns and move beyond the self-made barriers we often create for ourselves.
Janet’s equine support team Sarah and Bob Laye bring many years of experience in horsemanship to this life changing program. Their priority is to ensure the safety of workshop participants as well as keep the horses in top physical and mental condition. Acorn, Diamond, Essence, Fragile Mysteria and Sage are the amazing horses that play an integral part in the success of the program.
Photo: Esther Beazer
Bob believes working with horses is the best way to see further, to become more self-aware and notice things you don’t necessarily know you’re doing and that they can teach us to express ourselves honestly and make adjustments without being judged or ridiculed. Sarah also recognizes the transformation that is possible once a person opens themselves up to an equine partner.
Lodestone Leadership continues to explore and offer a variety of a variety of workshops. Most recently, they launched “From the ground up!” where participants learn to integrate therapeutic practices into their lives for a more grounded daily-life. This 3-part workshop includes bread making, equine learning and yoga instruction. Overnight accommodation is included at the ranch and provides the opportunity to share and make long lasting connections with others who have shared the experience. Lodestone Leadership - this state of the art facility is nestled in the rolling hills of Ranchland in Southern Alberta just south of Magrath, Alberta.
For more information visit www.lodestoneleadership.ca or go to their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/lodestoneleadership/ *The Leadership Training Workshop qualifies for Canada-Alberta job grant funding available to employers
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What is Equine Facilitated Learning?
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Equine facilitated learning is an effective approach to human and leadership development in which horses play a key educational role. By including horses in learning exercises, our instructors are able to observe non-verbal communication from the horses as they respone to you, and then act as a translator of that behavior to help you learn more about yourself. The experience is simply unlike any other. As you learn to guide, lead, entice, and learn the trust of a 1000 pound intelligent animal, you will gain valuable insights into your own qualities as a leader. Equine Facilitated Learning with our experienced team is fun, challenging, and deeply life-changing.
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The Lethbridge & District Humane Society has been a no-kill haven since its inception in early 1970. It is their goal to take care of strays and abandoned pets until a home can be found for them to thrive and have a new start in life. Some animals stay for years before finding a family to love them.
With the support of Park Pet Hospital & Northside Veterinary Clinic, Quirk would like to introduce a few of the residents who have been waiting for quite some time. Rescued pets are exceptionally loving,
and very grateful for a chance to be with you. If you have room in your home and your heart, please give the Humane Society a call to give one of these furry friends a chance to belong, and be loved.
They are a gift!
Call: (403) 320-8991 Website: lethbridgehumanesociety.com
Tucker
(lab/pitbull cross)
Tucker is a lab/pitbull cross who was born in September of 2016. He is fairly high energy and greatly enjoys going for walks or playing in the compound. Once he’s had some exercise he is happy to settle down for some cuddling and can also be very affectionate. Tucker is looking for a home with an active family to keep up with his energy.
Pudden (female black)
Pudden is a bit of a character! She loves water and whenever the tap is on she has her little head in there, with water dripping over her ears! Pudden is a little bit shy, she likes to get to know people before she goes to them. She does like people though, and enjoys attention. Pudden was born in 2015, and is just new at the Humane Society.
Ramsey
(orange and white male)
Ramsey is a good looking orange and white youngster, about 2 years old. He loves to play with his toys, and with his roommates. He's got a great purr, which he uses as soon as you pick him up! He's energetic and fun, very entertaining to watch. Ramsey will amuse himself for the longest time with his toys. He's presently residing at the Lethbridge Humane Society, but is looking for his very own Forever Home! Ramsey is a good looking orange and white kitten, about 6 months old. He loves to play with his toys, and with his siblings. He's got a great purr, which he uses as soon as you pick him up! He's energetic and fun, very entertaining to watch. He'sCats presently residing at the • Medical & Surgical Care for & Dogs Lethbridge Humane Society, but is looking for his very own Forever Home!
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Oksana
(calico female)
Oksana and her kittens were brought to the Humane Society in May of 2016. She is a calico girl with strikingly beautiful eyes! Oksana is a gentle shy girl who likes attention and is quite affectionate once she gets to know you. She gets along well with other cats and some dogs. Oksana was a wonderful mama to her babies and now she could use some babying also!
Reggie
(grey tabby female)
Reggie is a quiet, gentle boy, and a little unsure in new surroundings. Reggie was born in 2014, and came to the Humane Society in spring 2017. He likes people and enjoys attention. He stays close to the volunteers and is a bit cautious of his roommates. Reggie is a nice, nice boy who would likely do well in a quiet household.
Jack
(orange tabby male)
Jack is a lovely big, easy going boy, a fairly typical orange male! He is about 4 years old and came to the Humane Society when his owners left him behind in December 2017. Jack gets along well with others, he had 2 cat roommates (Chrissy and Janet) before coming to the Humane Society. He also likes people a lot! Jack is looking for a loving forever home and has plenty of affection to give to his new family!
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LESSONS I’VE LEARNED FROM MY DOGS Shani was very shy puppy; sensitive and wary of the world around her. She took a very long time to navigate two stairs to go outside, and an even longer time to be able to jump in or out of a vehicle. It was quite embarrassing at first actually, people watching me pick up a long legged half grown large dog to put her inside… but I did… for a while.
By Jean Van Kleek
Some of us won’t go after “the ball” when it is thrown high in the air, telling ourselves we didn’t want it anyway rather than reach beyond our comfort level. Sometimes we will go after the same old ball because we know how it bounces, it’s predictable and requires no change. And how about the curve ball? We often go after that one in the same direction as the straight one, because it “always was before and should be now”. These are all fear based reactions that we seldom acknowledge for what they truly are.
Then, Shani discovered “the ball”. She loves her ball and nothing gets in the way of her enjoying it. She is very focused, and I dare say, downright obsessive.
Through her passion for her ball, she has worked through many things that used to bring fear to her. The ball can land in places where she has to hunt for it, around things she would otherwise be afraid of, but when on a mission, she always finds a way to proudly bring it back.
Once Shani found her ball, she found her joy. That’s not to say she isn’t afraid of anything anymore, but she has found a place that brings her happiness and overcame what were obstacles for her. Shani has taught me to catch the ball, no matter where it is thrown and to trust that no matter where that is… it’s the right direction.
We all have fears, some more extreme or debilitating than others. Some are hidden even from ourselves, because we are still able to function, not seeing them for what they are as they quietly keep us from enjoying life to its fullest.
RECIPE
We all have fears, some more extreme or debilitating than others. Some are hidden even from ourselves, because we are still able to function, not seeing them for what they are as they quietly keep us from enjoying life to its fullest. Bella & Shani
Beef &
Kiwi
Peanut Butter
An easy dog treat to make. Simple ingredients. Soft and chewy. Once baked these cookies must be refrigerated or frozen.
Cookies
*Michelle's recipes include well researched ingredients to help make Place all ingredients in large bowl and mix until cookie dough texture. your dog happy & healthy.
1 pound lean ground beef 4 eggs whipped 3 tablespoons liquid coconut oil 1 cup smooth peanut butter 1 can chick peas drained and ground 4 to 5 uncooked quick oats 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Press mixture on large cookie sheet. Use parchment paper. Pat down to one inch thickness. Use paring knife to cut into bite size pieces. Bake at 350 F for approximately 45 minutes.
Enjoy! Michelle Zandstra Quirk - 37
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