ACNA June 2010 Newsletter

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Alpine Community Neighbourhood

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Alpine Community Neighbourhood Association Newsletter June 2010 Page 1 of 6

Contact: Colleen Coulson, tel: 519-749-1424 [email protected]

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ACNA NEWSLETTER JUNE 2010contact: Colleen Coulson, tel: 519-749-1424 [email protected] http://alpine-cna.blogspot.com

Our Community Cleanup day on April 24th was very

successful, with 20 bags of garbage picked up from

public areas in our community. Thanks go to the Cityof Kitchener for trash collection supplies and to Tim

Horton’s for the coffee.


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Alpine Community Neighbourhood Association - Who Are We?

If you are new to the neighbourhood, you may not know about us. We are the neighbourhood

association for this area. Our boundaries are Block Line Road, Homer Watson Blvd, Strasburg

Road and Ottawa Street. Anybody who lives within these boundaries is welcome to join. We hold

monthly meetings during the school year on the 1st Tuesday of each month. These meetings are

held at Alpine School library from 7 pm to 9 pm. We want to work together to protect and ensure a better social, economic and business climate in the neighbourhood. A neighbourhood association

like ours may produce a neighbourhood newsletter, organize events/picnics/recreation activities,

clean up a neighbourhood park or focus on problems in the neighbourhood.

For further information, contact Colleen Coulson at 519-749-1424.

“Bloomin” Alpine

This year committee volunteers will scope out the neighborhood for

the best front lawn garden, the winner will be determined sometime

in mid summer. The winner will be recognized in the fall newsletter and in the ACNA blog.

Let’s all do our part in beautifying the neighbourhood.




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Are you planning to spruce up your home, put up a new fence?

Remember to: Call Before 'U' Dig

Ontario One Call

Locates phone, gas, water, sanitary, and storm lines.

1-800-400-2255 (Call 3 weeks before you plan to dig.)

Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro

519-745-4771 ext.284

For Rogers Cable locates, call Dig Line Ontario at:

1-800-738-7893

You must call the above three numbers before you start your project. During busy times of the year, you

should allow a minimum three (3) weeks notice. Remember, most homeowner projects are completed in

the spring and summer. Good planning will call for both locates as part of your design planning rather

than after you have received your building permit.

Environmental Column

We have decided that we would dedicate a part of our newsletter to news and/or updates on how to im-

prove our environment. If you have an article you would like to send to us, please email us at

[email protected].

Items that can be recycled in our area:

Glass bottles and jars

Aluminum cans

Steel cans

Empty aerosol cans

Empty paint cans

PET#1 (light-weight, clear plastic typically used in pop or water bottles)

HDPE Plastic #2 ( heavier, often colored bottles)

Plastic Bottle #3-7

Plastic Film (grocery bags)

Tubs and Lids ( containers for spreads etc..)

Clear polystyrene #6 (clear bakery clam-shells)

Newspapers, magazines and cataloguesHousehold papers

Corrugated Cardboard

Boxboard Cartons (cereal boxes)

For waste management information about recycling in our area, call 519-883-5100.

(This number is on your recycle boxes)




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Owning Dogs in the City of Kitchener

The City of Kitchener has a comprehensive bylaw governing the ownership of dogs within city limits.

The basic rules governing dogs in Kitchener are:

• No dog is permitted to run at large in the city.

• Every dog owner must remove any excrement left by their dog on any property other

than the owner’s personal property. Any excessive accumulation of excrement on your

property is also a problem.

• All dogs over the age of 12 weeks must be licensed.

• An owner must register their dog and purchase an annual dog tag on or before March 1 each year;

license fees range from $15 to $45.

• A maximum of three dogs are allowed in a household.

• Pitbull terriers and American bull terriers are prohibited in Kitchener. All other potentially danger-

ous dogs that are showing signs of aggression must be reported to the Kitchener-Waterloo Humane

Society.

• Dog licenses and tags can be purchased at various veterinary clinics and pet stores, and at the

Kitchener-Waterloo Humane Society, 250 Riverbend Dr., Kitchener.

For information on owning dogs in Kitchener, you can consult:

• “Your City Rules” - http://www.kitchener.ca/pdf/your_city_rules.pdf

• Where to buy a dog license - http://www.kwhumane.com/index.php/about/services/38-licensing-and-fees

• Details on the prohibited dog bylaw - http://www.kitchener.ca/living_kitchener/pit_bull.html

For any City of Kitchener bylaw information you require, call 519-741-2330.

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Annual Community Garage Sale: Saturday June 12, 2010

For the last two years we have been promoting a community ga-rage sale for the weekend before Father’s day. Last year we had

approximately 27 homes participating in this community nd new

treasures. This is a good way to meet your neighbours too. I con-

tinue to meet new neighbours each year and enjoy getting to know

them and visiting with them. There are some places that do not al-

low garage sales. If you want to participate but cannot do so where

you live, you can call me and set up at my house. Colleen Coulson

92 Geneva Crescent. Phone # 519-749-1424.




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What can you do to get more involved in your neighbourhood?

• Come out to our monthly meetings. See rst page.

• What would you like to see in your ACNA newsletter?

• We’d like to have your input: anything new or noteworthy that happened?

• Like to pay tribute to a special neighbour?

• Got an interesting story you’d like to share?

Some important numbers

If there are problems at the schools:

Alpine School: Bestel Services Security Service: 519-749-3838

Our Lady of Grace School: 519-749-3869

Police: 519-653-7700

By Law: 519-741-2330

ACNA is on Facebook. Look for our group under the name “Alpine Community Neighbourhood Asso-

ciation” and join up. The group page will provide notication of upcoming events and provide a link to

our blog, where you can learn more about ACNA and our neighbourhood.

Letter from one of our neighbours………..

Hi! My name is Ray MacBride. I’m what you may consider a newcomer to Kitchener, immigrating out

of Bramalea of 30 years. We, my wife and I saved and always dreamed of our own little bungalow.5 ½ years ago, we performed a miracle with the help of God, by moving here. Some years before I had

an accident which left me 46% handicapped, limiting my abilities to do many things I enjoyed. My wife

only got to enjoy 3 ½ years due to four bouts with cancer. On December 15, 2007, she won the battle

and went to heaven. No more chemo or severe pain. In these past years living in Alpine Village we

found another miracle, our neighbours! They have and still do anything and everything without asking;

snow removal, repairs, lawn cutting when my body can’t due to crippling back pain. Just some are Jim,

Ted, Pat, Ray, Ed, Joyce and Guy, plus their wives. Kitchener may not realize the loving compassionate

type of it’s citizens but I do and am so grateful to each and everyone of them. I don’t know if this letter

will reach a spot in your newsletter, but upon others reading it they may be moved to create miracles

also.

Thank you for your time…

Sincerely Ray Mac Bride

66 Geneva Cr.

Alpine Village

P.S. – Joyce even makes cookies and mouth watering mufns as well as an odd meal. Now that is above

and beyond.

G o o d N e i g h b o u r C o r n e r




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McLennan Park Construction Speeds UpUp until recently, plans for McLennan Park construction stretched out to 2015. The Waterloo RegionRecord reports on Saturday that construction will be sped up now that additional money has been pro-vided by the Ontario and Federal Governments. 90% of the work to be done will be completed by theend of 2010. The recently completed Bike Park at McLennan Park is already seen as a success and isalready attracting bike riders from beyond the Waterloo Region.The public will continue to be consulted on our feedback as the development of the park proceeds.

McLennan Park’s Rules for Bike Park Below are rules for using the Bike Park, as found on the City of Kitchener website.These rules are enforceable by law.

BIKER’S CODE1. Dates & times – The Bike Park area may only be used between:

- May 1st to August 31st – 8:00 am and 8:00 pm daily and- September 1st to October 31st – 8:00 am to 6:00 pm

2. Do not use the Bike Park where weather and lighting conditions may affect the safe use of theBike Park.

3. Age restrictions – Children younger than 6 years of age may not use the Bike Park and children

6-12 years of age must be under the constant supervision of an adult.4. Safety rst – Ride within your limits.5. All riders must wear appropriate bike helmets. Other protective gear is highly

recommended.6. You must have sufcient physical dexterity, ability and knowledge to ride safely.7. Remain under control and proceed in such a manner that you can stop or avoid other people

and/or obstacles.8. Do not stop where you will block a trail or where you are not visible from above.9. Do not ride if your ability is impaired through the use of drugs and/or alcohol.10. Willful damage to or unauthorized modication of course features is prohibited.11. Bicycles only – No motorized or motor assisted vehicles allowed.

12. Bike facilities shall only be used by bike riders. Non-riders shall stay off all trails and courses.13. No animals allowed in the Bike Park area.14. Any person that has been banned from the Bike Park area shall not enter or remain in the area.

WARNING: The Bike Park isnot supervised. All personsusing this Bike Park use this

Area at their own risk. TheCity of Kitchener is not re-sponsible for and accepts no

liability for any damage, loss,injury or death claimed or suf-fered by any person relatedto the access and use of this

Area, howsoever caused.




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Building a Fence in Kitchener - Where To Find What You Need To Know

The City of Kitchener has a bylaw governing fences on residential properties, which

should be carefully reviewed by anyone thinking of building a fence. If a fence is found

to be noncompliant with the bylaw, you may have to make modications to the fence,

possibly to the point of removing it. You may also be ned up to $5,000.

A Kitchener city brochure that outlines many of the rules in the bylaw can be found online athttp://www.kitchener.ca/pdf/fence_brochure.pdf. You may also need to call the city’s zoning division at 519-741-

2317 to ensure your planned fence is compliant to your property.

Here are some of the basic requirements to consider for residential property fences:

- Fences can be a maximum of 0.9 metres (3 ft.) high in the front yard, and 2.4 metres (8 ft.) high in the side and

rear yards.

- Fences cannot be built on City property. Homeowners should consult their property survey to determine how far

in from the curb the “lot line” - the boundary between City and Homeowner property - is placed. The City may

own some landscaped area between the lot line and the sidewalk.

- Owners of corner lots have additional regulations to consider. They can erect fences, 1.82 metres (6 ft.) high, to

2.4 metres (8 ft.) high, along the side of their lot where there is a street. The side lot fences must be set back by

a minimum distance from the lot line, depending on the height of the fence. Fences along the front of the lot are

still restricted to 0.9 metres (3 ft.). The placement of fences on corner lots is also affected by requirements for

driver visibility at the street corner and from driveways.

- All outdoor swimming pools, of any age, must be securely enclosed by a wall or fence. Detailed rules for these

enclosures can be found in the brochure.

- Barbed wire fences are prohibited on residential properties.

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ACNA June 2010 Newsletter