2024 Edition
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Murals from page 1 -The rocks also reflect the community’s commitment to unity and inclusivity, with each stone contributing to the larger mosaic that represents Beverly.
The colourful expressions throughout the mural are a nod to the artistic spirit of the community, celebrating the creativity and vibrancy that make Beverly so unique and welcoming. The project is not just a piece of art, but serves as a symbol of the collective pride and connection of Beverly.
On top of this, the flowers depicted on the mural were gathered from community members, including Betty (pictured) of the Beverly Gardening Club and her pink peonies.
Also featured on the mural is an image of Mohamed Munye, a beloved member of the community who tragically passed away at 20 years old. Mohamed, known affectionately as Mo or Lil Mo, is pictured playing handball in an Eastglen jersey, with a globe including his home countries of Somalia and Canada. Wings hold him up, which come
from a drawing collected by Fiona, a member of the Beverly Girl Guides.
Take a moment to wander by the mural and enjoy the meaningful imagery and beautiful vibrancy. It’s a significant piece of the revitalization of the Pocket Park, which is now brighter, more beautiful, and will continue to grow as a special place for the Beverly community thanks to the work of Christina, her students, the Pocket Park committee, and the Beverly community as a whole.
A Lifetime of Volunteering: The Story of Judy Jacobs
“I’m a farm girl”, Judy Jacobs says with a laugh, recalling how she moved off the farm to a little town called Beverly.
The year was 1958, and Judy had moved, along with her brother and step-sister, into a little house on 115 Avenue and 38 Street. It should have been an uncomfortable experience for her, stepping off the farm and into such a different way of life, but for Judy, there was something about her new community that drew her in right away. “I fell in love with Beverly right from the beginning”, says Judy. “It was a close-knit community. It was a nice environment to move into”.
Judy started at Eastglen High School for Grade 10, and her first involvement was a teen club called the “Platter Teens”, named after the “Platter Parties” where they would gather to dance. The group met at the old Beverly Inn, which existed around 40 Street and 118 Avenue at the time. She recalls her days as a teen in Beverly fondly, notably spending time at the old Avalon Theatre at 45 Street and 118 Avenue, which had a bowling alley and was a hotspot for youth at the time. It didn’t take long for Judy to get more involved in the community. Roger Bourassa was the maintenance man for the town of Beverly at the time, and Stan Floyd was the recreation director. They received grants from the federal government to build the Beverly Heights Community Hall. Judy supported by helping with the design of the hall, which opened in 1960 shortly before the town of Beverly amalgamated with the City of Edmonton. Judy’s involvement was such that, when a Beverly Teen Queen Contest was held in 1959, she was told that “because of your involvement, you qualify”. She would go on to win the contest.
The town of Beverly embraced the youth, and sent Judy to Red Deer for a leadership course, and she spent the summer working
at the Beacon Heights rink and playground as the supervisor. With hockey being so active at the rinks at both Floden Park and Jubilee Park, Judy supported all sorts of event and carnivals.
Judy graduated high school in 1961, and got married that same year to a man who had grown up in Beverly - Lawrence Jacobs. His father owned one of the lots on which the A&W now stands. They bought a lot next door to where her husband lived, and down the street from where she herself lived, in March of 1962. The lot cost just over $1000, and building the house just over $10,000. She still lives there today.
Judy worked at the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) downtown. However, there was no maternity leave at the time, so when she had her first daughter in 1965, she had to quit her supervisor position there. “That’s how things were back then”, she laughs. She was rehired at CIBC, this time to the Beverly branch, after 3 months. “We had payments to make”, she laughs again.
Judy and Lawrence had another daughter in 1969.
From there, Judy got involved in playschool, first done in the rink shack in Beverly Heights. Then, she came up with the idea of Beverly Heights doing a Variety Show. Having seen other communities doing similar shows, Judy asked herself why Beverly couldn’t do the same. Judy had a background with theater, having acted as Anne Frank’s mother in The Diary of Anne Frank in high school at Eastglen. The show was Judy’s idea, but she got her husband involved because, as she notes, “you needed male involvement to be taken seriously back then”.
Lawrence was the original show chairman, and rallied the community behind the show. Judy readily lists off countless names who supported that first show, too many to
list here, and who helped make it a success. “Maybe it was my idea, but I couldn’t have done it myself”, she notes. That first Variety Show ran for 4 nights only, because it was so new, but it was an immediate hit and sold out all 1200 seats. “The next year we had 10 nights,” Judy recalls. “After that, 12”. The show remains a pillar of the community to this day. At the 10th Anniversary show, Clint Murphy performed a poem; among the lines in it, were the following: “fun and frolic was the name of the game, so committees were formed to plan the same, that Jacobs pair really started the show, and ever since then it’s been GO GO GO”. And indeed it has.
Judy was then involved in the purchase of the Beverly Heights hall from the City of Edmonton, around 1973. After the town of Beverly amalgamated with the city of Edmonton in 1961, all assets from the town moved to the city. This meant the city now owned the hall, and bookings were charged rent for using the space, including the Variety Show. Judy played a big role in buying it back, to allow the community to run its own programs without paying rent for using the hall.
Via the hall, Judy helped run dance classes in those days. This included Jazz, Ukrainian, Aerobic, and Highland dancing, and the community league paid dancers to teach around 150 kids. Judy also ran talent shows for 6 years, and a lot of kids from these shows went on to compete at higher levels for the Federation of Community Leagues. They also ran music lessons via teachers they hired. Some of these kids have grown up to play music in the Variety Show as a result of this investment in kids.
In 1985, Judy became the first female president of the Beverly Heights Community League. “Back in those days, they didn’t even put my name up on the plaque”, she recalls. She had stepped in because they were having a hard time building an executive at the time, and passed it on after one year of building the board back up.
Judy started the Christmas Craft Shows at the hall around 1991,
which came out of a mothers group that was creating a lot of crafts but was unsure what to do with them. She approached the girl guides, cubs, scouts, churches, etc. to put in tables. This is still going every Christmas at the hall.
Judy’s husband had coached hockey for a number of years, including as a director of the Beverly Heights program. Judy supported this, as well as local ringette as one of their daughters played. After the Maple Leaf Athletic Club noted that they weren’t getting boys from this end of town, they approached Lawrence to coach them. He would go on to do so for 23 years, and so Judy became the president of the Ladies Auxiliary for the Club. Both became lifetime members and Judy remains on the board of trustees for the Maple Leaf Athletic Club. When Lawrence passed, Judy set up an educator scholarship fund at the Club for future investment in the minor hockey program, to recognize Lawrence’s hockey involvement.
Judy also was involved in the early days of the Olde Towne Beverly Historical Society, and went on school tours where they showed kids how members of the community used to wash clothes, taught them about coal mining, and dressed up in character.
Judy and Lawrence.
Judy Jacobs: Teen Queen.
Recognizing a need for more senior housing in Beverly, Judy was involved in rallying our MLA, which led to the construction of Porta Place and its 75 homes for seniors. She sat as president of the Essex Society, who managed the building, and was instrumental in hiring Tom and Mille Cross to take care of it.
Moving to more recent days, Judy remains active as a member of the Daughters of the Nile, a part of the masons. She is a member of both the Newton seniors and the Beverly Active Seniors Society. She has served as the co-chair for a number of political campaigns. As a toastmaster with Toastmasters International, she started a Communications 101 course for pharmacy faculty to teach pharmacists how to better communicate with customers, and taught the course at the University of Alberta. She also completed the humanities program at the University as well. She got her food safety certification, which allows her to take on some catering of small functions, and she still does the occasional funeral luncheon or other event. She was a big part of Beverly’s 100th Anniversary celebration. She also MC’ed many weddings. Both Judy and Lawrence were shareholders and volunteered for 20 years as well with Edmonton Northlands, which inspired their oldest daughter to become a member of the Board of Directors there.
Judy volunteering at an event in Rundle Park.
(This is the part of the article where we’ll pause for a moment and guess what you, the reader, are thinking. “How can one person possibly do that much?” Did we get it right?)
For work, Judy moved from her role at CIBC to the City of Edmonton in 1977, where she served in a number of roles. She moved on to a business agent position with Civic Service Union 52 before retiring in 1999. “I wanted to work until the year 2000”, she recalls, but the Union was cutting back after the loss of quite a few of their members, and she saw a young woman who had just been hired and chose to give up her spot so the lady could keep her role.
Judy’s husband, Lawrence, passed away 7 years ago. Judy remembers fondly how he supported her many local endeavors. “He was really the backbone; he listened to my ideas, would support them, and would help with them”. Both of their daughters live in Toronto, one having moved there recently after retiring from a career at Edmonton Telephone, the same role that her father Lawrence had. The other has a master’s in humanities, the same program her mother took, and teaches at 3 colleges in Toronto. Judy has two grandsons, one in Edmonton and one in Calgary.
On the decision to move to that little town of Beverly all those years ago, Judy feels a fondness for a community she has served so selflessly for most of her life. “Edmonton’s best kept secret is Beverly”, she says plainly. On the reason for the statement, her answer is simple: “it’s people”. Judy’s lifetime of service to her community is incredibly deep and impressive, and a shining example for all of us of what it looks like to make the area around you better and give yourself back to your neighbourhood. “You have to get involved in things in your area”, says Judy. “If you don’t, it’s going to be taken away from you. In order to keep things alive and thriving, you’ve got to get involved. It doesn’t matter how old you are”.
Indeed, Beverly can be deeply grateful that Judy lived that out, as so many wonderful programs, many of them long-running Beverly staples that still operate today, came from the brilliant mind and hands of Judy Jacobs. Judy shows us that we can and should give back to our community, and that we can all make a big difference in the continued growth of our beautiful Beverly.
“Oh, I should have said I was a brownie leader,” laughs Judy. “It’s too much”.
The Maple Leaf Athletic Club in 1971.
Beverly Farmers’ Market
The Friendly Atmosphere of the Beverly Farmers’ Market
The Beverly Farmers’ Market is deep into its 28th season (can you believe it’s been 28 years?) and what a year it’s been! Patrons from all over Beverly, throughout the City of Edmonton, and beyond have flocked to Beverly’s market for all the market staples that we’ve all come to love.
Fresh BC fruit, from juicy strawberries to delicious blueberries. Flavourful field vegetables, from tasty carrots to grown-to-perfection potatoes. Mouth-watering ethnic
flavours, from must-have Jamaican patties to addicting Thai tastes. Amazing artisan treasures, from creative crochet creations to fragrant homemade soaps. The market has so many wonderful options, and we’ve loved seeing customers discover all that the market has to offer.
But beyond the rich list of hardworking folks who create magic to sell each week at the market, Beverly’s market has become known for the atmosphere it promotes as
guests wander and shop. Local live music each week provides a backdrop to your shopping experience. Soothing folk melodies drift in the background as you browse fresh local honey or await a delicious green onion cake. On top of that, the market’s seating area beckons you to sit, visit, and stay a while. We’ve loved seeing neighbors and friends gather or connect at the market, and the significant role the market plays in bringing together the Beverly community and promoting neighbourliness. On top of that, our new games space, with various lawn games such as giant jenga, allows kids to play and enjoy as they fall in love with their Tuesday family market visiting tradition.
The Beverly Farmers’ Market prides itself on both of these areas. First, on bringing in great vendors
• LOCAL
FRESH, Locally Grown
who sell high quality products. Second, on creating a fun, friendly atmosphere for all ages and being that “go to” place to connect with the greater Beverly community. Those seeking to make the most of summer need simply visit their local farmers’ market, where there’s always something fresh to bring home and always a neighbour to connect with or a game to play.
The Beverly Farmers’ Market runs every Tuesday from 3-7pm in the west Riverview Crossing Shopping Centre parking lot. The final Tuesday of the 2024 market season is October 8.
(…or is it? Stay tuned on the market’s social media as we are exploring a year-round market!)
Facebook: facebook.com/beverlytownefarmersmarket
Instagram: @beverlymarketyeg
RCAF’s 100th Anniversary Brings
Extra Significance to Beverly’s Upcoming Remembrance Day
Beverly’s annual Remembrance Day ceremony at the historic Beverly Memorial Cenotaph is a special event, and it will be even more special this year as the Royal Canadian Air Force celebrates its 100th Anniversary in 2024.
The Royal Canadian Air Force has played a vital role in Canada’s military history since it formed in 1924. Over the past century, it has grown from a modest force to become one of the most respected air forces in the world, contributing both to national defense and international peacekeeping. From the battlefields of World War II to peacekeeping missions in the Middle East, the RCAF has consistently demonstrated a commitment to core values that define Canada, including courage, resilience, and dedication to a greater good.
Our Cenotaph honours several such conflicts, originally honouring those who served in World War I but expanding to honour veterans of World War II, the Korean War, and various peacekeeping missions. It is a symbol of the sacrifices made to protect the freedoms and values
of all Canadians, and so the RCAF’s 100th Anniversary is significant for our community, as it is interwoven in the story our historic Cenotaph tells, the names it honours, and the community in which it stands.
The Beverly Memorial Cenotaph’s Remembrance Day ceremony has included a ceremonial flypast by the RCAF’s 408 Squadron for many years. The 408 Squadron, known as the “Goose Squadron”, has a storied history that spans nearly a century itself. Established on June 24, 1941 in Lindholme, Yorkshire, England, during the height of World War II, the squadron played a pivotal role in strategic bombing campaigns
against Nazi Germany, flying numerous missions over Europe. Despite heavy dangers, the airmen of the 408 Squadron demonstrated extraordinary courage and resilience. Many brave men lost their lives in this time.
The 408 Squadron has evolved into a critical component of Canada’s air defense and international operations since, being re-designated as a tactical helicopter squadron in 1971. Over the following decades, the 408 Squadron participated in numerous domestic and international operations, including peacekeeping missions in the Middle East, Africa, and the Balkans as well as disaster relief efforts where its helicopters were instrumental in reaching isolated communities to deliver essential supplies.
The Beverly Memorial Cenotaph’s annual Remembrance Day ceremony will take place on Monday, November 11 at the Cenotaph (4001 118 Avenue). The ceremony begins at 10:50am. For further updates, follow the Beverly Memorial Cenotaph on Facebook at www.facebook. com/beverlycenotaph.
IT'S LIFE-CHANGING.
Irreversible is not a word you want to hear from your Doctor, but it's a common one if you’ve been diagnosed with Chemotherapyinduced Peripheral Neuropathy or CIPN.
Elliott S. of Edmonton, AB survived testicular cancer only to be living life in constant pain He felt as though he were walking on pins and needles, becoming weaker and weaker every day. “I was beginning to be worried that one day I would be wheelchair-bound.
Nearly half of the patients who undergo chemotherapy will develop Chemotherapyinduced Peripheral Neuropathy or CIPN
Chemotherapy meds travel throughout the body and attack cancer cells, sadly they can also cause severe damage to healthy nerves CIPN can begin within weeks of starting treatment and can worsen as treatment continues. A high number of really unfortunate people will be forced to endure the symptoms associated with CIPN for months, or even years after they’ve completed chemo.
When asked how CIPN was affecting his quality of life, Elliot responded “It was difficult to even walk up and down stairs and do other things we usually take for granted.”
The most common symptoms include:
Pain, tingling, burning, weakness, or numbness in arms, hands, legs or feet
Sudden, sharp, stabbing or shocking pain sensations
Loss of touch sensation
Clumsiness and trouble using hand to pick up objects or fasten clothing
Loss of balance or falling
For some, their nerves will recover over time. For most, the nerve damage is ‘irreversible’. Elliott had been told just that by a series of Doctors and specialists. Essentially, they could cure his cancer but couldn’t fix the damage done by the drugs used to cure his cancer.
Then Elliot made a call to Dr. Melanie Morril Ac. of Accessible Acupuncture in Edmonton. Dr Morrill Ac is using the time-tested science of Acupuncture and a technology originally developed by NASA that assists in increasing blood flow and expediting recovery and healing to treat this debilitating disease.
After a series of treatments, Elliott was taking stairs with stride.
We have a split-level house and it has a lot of stairs “This morning I walked down the stairs and made breakfast. ”Elliott shared.
“I remember thinking ‘that’s become mighty easy for me’, I didn't have to hold on to the handrail or anything! It's lifechanging to have this mobility back!”
Again and again, we meet with patients who were once diagnosed as “untreatable” or “incurable” but after receiving Dr Morrill Ac.'s treatments are now living lives free from pain and suffering. For over 5 years she has been reversing the effects of CIPN and other varieties of Peripheral Neuropathy, including that caused by diabetes without invasive surgeries and medications that come with uncomfortable side effects.
If you've recently beat cancer only to find that you're living a life in constant pain and discomfort or you're struggling with the same symptoms as a result of either Peripheral Neuropathy or Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy, Dr. Morrill Ac and the incredible team at Accessible Acupuncture can help!
Dr Melanie Morrill Ac is now accepting new chemoinduced neuropathy patients, but this is her last intake for 2024. Only 10 new neuropathy patients will be accepted in September 2024.
From Drake Hotel to Samale Inn: The Story of a Beverly Wonder
On the southeast corner of 40 Street and 118 Avenue stands a newly renovated two-story building now emblazoned with the name “Samale Inn”. This new direction for the building marked something special as it became Edmonton’s first Somali hotel, an anchor for the Samale community where one did not exist before. Now beautifully renovated with a banquet hotel, hotel rooms, and a restaurant, the space is an important hub for one of Beverly’s largest ethnicities.
But long before that, the building was very well known as the Drake Hotel, an important gathering place in the Beverly community in its own way for many, many years.
The story of the Drake Hotel site is entwined in the early history of the Edmonton area, before Beverly amalgamated with the city, and during the coal mining days that play a prevalent role in Beverly’s history. The space began as a livery stable for horses that hauled coal carts in the mines along the North Saskatchewan River in the late 1800s. Local settlers recall that it later became a general store, a post office, and a half completed retail development before even-
tually becoming the Drake Hotel in the 1950s.
It was May 26, 1950 when the Drake Hotel opened its doors.
Named after the mallard ducks who made their homes in the former slough nearby at 34 Street and 118 Avenue, the hotel was described in a May 25, 1950 Edmonton Journal article as a highly attractive space. With high quality mattresses, running water, space for clothing, and appealing décor, the Drake Hotel was evidence that “as far as Beverly is concerned, the boom is on”.
Among its legacies in that time
is the sponsorship of the Beverly Drakes. Their men’s intermediate team won the Alberta Baseball Championship three times in a row in the early 1950s, a team managed by the well-known Roger Bourassa.
Interestingly, the hotel was in the news again just two years later after $10,000 (the equivalent of nearly $114,000 today) was taken by two masked and armed robbers during a 2am movie-like heist on September 21, 1953. The night clerk, Metro Westrouk, was bound and gagged, and the safe was blown open with explosives. Beverly’s police chief, A. McIlhargey, described it as a work of experts. The bandits were never caught.
The hotel changed ownership a number of times over the years, but didn’t lose its important role in the community. In a July 1991 Edmonton Journal article, former owners Earl & Connie Bolichowski described the hotel as “a mecca for many of the people in the community”. A key community figure, Earl supported and donated to countless local initiatives. “We’ve always been community minded”, Earl once said, noting that their “philosophy is to give back to a community which has been so good to us”.
Also well-known were Earl’s bingos. “The bingos were a big
draw for him, and he had to come in to call the bingos because no one could do it like Earl could”, one former patron recalled. He was very proud of the bands he brought in to play shows at the Drake. “He was very proud of his wall of fame… that whole wall with pictures of all the bands he had there. There were some famous bands”, said a former patron. People went to those shows religiously and enjoyed the packed dance floor.
Seeking to retire, Earl listed the building for sale in the early 2020s, marking the conclusion of its era as the hotel. The space switched hands a few times in the early 2020s, before it became the present-day Samale Inn in 2022.
The emergence of the Samale Inn saw significant renovations to the old building. A new outside façade was just the start, as significant renovation work to the upstairs hotel rooms and a whole new banquet hall made the indoor spaces bright and fresh. The banquet hall space is a gorgeous and thoughtfully designed room, a complete overhaul of the previous bar space of the Drake Hotel, and regularly hosts weddings and cultural events.
The Samale Inn has also recently opened the Taste of East Africa restaurant, with another newly renovated space (use the door on the west side of the building) with an expansive menu of breakfast, lunch, and dinner flavours including beef, lamb, chicken, and goat dishes cooked with Somali spices, casariya (Somali spiced tea with milk), and east African desserts. They are open from 8am to 9pm every day of the week.
If you have not stepped foot in the historic Beverly building in months, years, or even decades, Taste of East Africa is a great opportunity to try a new Beverly restaurant, support local, and reminisce about good times at the old Drake Hotel.
Olde Towne Beverly Historical Society
We would like to thank all who have come out to support the Historic Tours, Silent Auction and the Interpretive Centre.
WE WANT YOUR STORIES!
Do you have personal stories, photographs, or memorabilia related to Beverly’s past?
We would be delighted to include them in our historical archives. Whether it's a family tale, an old photograph, or an artifact that holds special significance, your contributions will help us build a comprehensive picture of our community's heritage. Please share with us, so that we can honor and document the legacy of our community.
Built on the coal mining and agricultural industrie s, Beverly has a rich pioneering history.
The Olde Towne Beverly Historical Society operates the Beverly History Interpretive Centre to allow studen ts, seniors, and the general public access to a variety of artif acts used by Beverly residents throughout the community’s 100 pl us year history.
Interpretive Centre Tours
The Centre is set up to showcase the work and lifestyle of the 1930s and allows an opportunity to connect with the people who built and worked in this community.
During educational program sessions, participants are given a chance to try some hands-on pioneering activities, such as knitting, weaving, working with coal, and food preparation.
Classroom/School Visits
With a variety of programs suitable for elementary students Our programs are directly linked to the Alberta Education Program of Studies. Area schools are also invited to join us at the Beverly Cenotaph for the Student Remembrance Day Ceremony.
The Olde Towne Beverly Historical Society Beverlyhistoricalsociety@gmail.com
November 7, 2024
The annual Student Remembrance Day Ceremony hosted by the Olde Towne Beverly Historical Society is held the last instructional day prior to November 11th for area students. This ceremony takes place at the Beverly Cenotaph, which is also Alberta's oldest Cenotaph. For more information or to participate please email beverlyhistoricalsociety@gmail.com
Please contact Alene at 780-904-5530 for more information on educational and group visits to the Interpretive Centre.
The Olde Towne Beverly Historical Society
We encourage the preservation of area history throu gh the collection of stories, photographs and memorabilia that built our community.
We would love you to share your stories and picture s with us. Join us for a cup of tea, volunteer at the Interpre tive Centre, casino, or join us on the board!
Annual memberships are available by donation. Memberships are available at The Interpretive Centre during tour times and will be available at the Beverly Heights Community League Day Celebration Saturday September 23, 2024 at the Beverly Heights Hall, 4209 111 Avenue
We hope to see you soon!
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sustained impact in the community, ensuring that we can continue to offer valuable services and support to those who need it most.
The ideal monthly donor is someone who believes in the power of community and wants to make a difference. Your commitment, no matter the amount, will help us achieve our goals and create a brighter future for everyone in our community.
Things to look forward to!
Alpha Kidz
The Beverly Towne Community Development Society invites you to become a monthly donor and help us continue our mission of serving the Northeast of Edmonton, the Beverly Towne Communities, and surrounding areas. As a non-profit organization, we offer a variety of programs for children, youth, and young adults, and your ongoing support is crucial to our success.
By becoming a monthly donor, you will provide us with a reliable source of funding that allows us to plan and execute our programs more effectively. Your consistent contributions will help us make a
If you are looking for a meaningful way to support a cause you care about, we encourage you to sign up as a monthly donor. Your generosity will make a lasting difference in the lives of many.
To become a monthly donor, please visit our website or contact us at beverlytown@ shaw.ca.
Donations can also be sent to beverlytown@shaw.ca and chartable receipts can be issued for to all donors! We look forward to welcoming you to our community of supporters!
Alpha Kidz provides free after school and summer activities for children ages 6 – 12. We provide programs and activities that promote healthy choices and include healthy snacks each day. We will be back September 16, 2024, with our after-school program. We hosted a summer program for the children. This year’s summer program dates were July 2, 2024, until August 9, 2024. Again, the registrations took place until all 30 spaces were filled. We want to thank everyone that made our summer program a great success again this year.
Youth options
Youth options provides free programs that focus on strengthening coping skills, developing interpersonal and group skills, and encouraging
youth to become positive and active members of the community. The program assists youth in the development of important life skills and provides opportunities to establish positive relationships. We have included culturally sensitive programs that address the needs of our new immigrant families and help their children to integrate more easily into their new homes. As the needs of the community change, we try to ensure that our programs reflect those changes. We currently have Youth Gym on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm starting September 17, 2024. Nightball program starting September 16, 2024, runs from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm Mondays and Wednesdays. Nightball is a September to June program only.
Alpha Girls
Alpha Girlz is a program for girls ages 12-17 to come and create meaningful connections and provides a safe place to come as they are. It runs Mondays and Tuesdays from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm and gives an opportunity to participate in yoga/mindful movement, and crafts, and to engage in discussion topics.
It is a safe space to hang out, relax, and be yourself.
New and Exciting!
Over this past summer we had our U of A nursing students take on the tasks of creating new logos for BTCDS and upgrading our website! We must say they did an amazing job in all the tasks they took on. We what to thank the U of A for allowing us to host nursing student for their leadership Calling All Community-Minded Individuals!
The Beverly Towne Community Development Society is on the lookout for dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to join our Board of Directors. As a non-profit organization, we are committed to serving the Northeast of Edmonton, the Beverly Towne Communities, and surrounding areas. We proudly offer a variety of programs for children, youth, and young adults, and we are seeking Board Members who are passionate about making a difference in our community.
As a Board Member, you will have the opportunity to provide guidance and leadership to the organization, help shape our strategic vision, and ensure that we are fulfilling our mission. You will also play
a critical role in making important decisions and providing oversight to our programs and services.
The ideal candidate will have experience in community development, non-profit management, or a related field. They will also possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, as well as a strong commitment to the mission and values of our organization.
If you are looking for a rewarding and meaningful volunteer opportunity to make a positive impact in your community, we encourage you to apply for a volunteer position on the Board of Directors at the Beverly Towne Community Development Society.
To apply, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter explaining your interest in the position to beverlytown@ shaw.ca.
We look forward to hearing from you!
placement, we are grateful for all the talent and help that we have coming to us every few months.
Visit our website at beverlytown.ca
CANDORA Fall Programming!
All CANDORA programs are FREE for the community.
Preschool: Every Tuesday- Thursday at The ARC or Echo Valley. Morning (9AM- 11:30AM) and Afternoon (1PM- 3:30PM) options available at both locations for 3-6 year olds. Apply today: https://bit.ly/candorapreschool
Parented Programs
Stay & Play: Every Wednesday at Beverly Daycare Society (11005 34 ST) from 10AM12PM. Available for parents/caregivers and their 0-6 year olds. Drop- In weekly!
Family Playtime: Every Monday at Echo Valley (352 Abbottsfield Road) from 1:30PM2:30PM. Available for parents/caregivers and their 2-4 year olds. Get Registered: https://bit. ly/fallplaytime
Crawlers & Cruisers: Every TuesdayWednesday at The ARC (3006- 119Ave) from 9:30AM- 11:30AM. Available for parents/ caregivers and their 0-3 year olds. Drop- In weekly!
Baby & Me: Every Thursday at The ARC (3006- 119Ave) from 9:30AM- 11:30AM. Available for parents/caregivers and their 0-1 year olds. Drop- In weekly!
Parent/ Caregiver Programs
Mom’s Running Club: Every Monday at The ARC (3006- 119Ave) from 9AM- 10AM. Avail-
able for parents/caregivers and their kids in strollers. Get Registered: https://bit.ly/fallrunninggroup
Neurodivergent Parenting Coffee Chat: Every Tuesday at CANDORA Adult Training Centre (#218, 3210- 118Ave) from 5PM6:30PM. Available for parents/caregivers of neurodivergent children. Get Registered: https://bit.ly/fallcoffeechat
Wellness Compass: Every Friday at The ARC (3006- 119Ave) from 10AM- 11:30AM. Available for parents/caregivers. Get Registered: https://bit.ly/fallwellnesscompass Connect Parent Group: Starting October 2nd, we meet every Wednesday at Tegler Youth Centre (3805- 118Ave) from 5:30PM7:30PM. Available for parents/ caregivers of 12- 14 year olds. Get Registered: https://bit.ly/ fallconnectparent
Community programs
Book Club: Meetings are the 3rd Tuesday of every month starting September 17th at The Library (3210- 118Ave) from 6:30PM- 8PM (time/location may change monthly). Available for adults 18+, books provided. Get Registered: https://bit.ly/candorafallbookclub
Yoga: Every Friday at The ARC (3006119Ave) from 1PM- 2:30PM. Available for adults 18+, yoga mats provided. Drop In weekly!
Community Lunch: Every Thursday at The ARC (3006- 119Ave) from 11:30AM- 12:30PM. Available for all ages. Drop In weekly! Health For Two: Every Wednesday at CANDORA Resource Centre (#262, 3210- 118Ave) from 1PM- 3PM. Available for people who are pregnant and up to two months postpartum. Drop In weekly!
Where Can You Find Auntie Bev’s?
Market season is winding down, but Auntie Bev’s will be at their favourite Tuesday market in Beverly until October 8th. Find them in the parking lot of Riverview Crossing (3210- 118Ave) every Tuesday from 3PM- 7PM with their signature dishes and exciting, new recipes! Check them out on Wednesdays year round at the Sherwood Park Farmers’ Market from 3PM- 7PM. They’ll be outdoors in the Emerald Hills Canadian Tire parking lot (3000 Emerald Drive) until October 2nd and then they head indoors to #350, 5000 Emerald Drive (Emerald Hills Shopping Centre). If you’re looking to purchase Auntie Bev’s Frozen Meals, you can find them online 24/7 at www.auntiebevs.ca. Stay tuned to their social media for market pop-ups, new recipes, and holiday markets @auntiebevsyeg!
Kids Gift Shop
The annual Kids Gift Shop returns this December and gives children in the community the opportunity to shop for a gift for the significant adult(s) in their lives. The event also hosts families for snacks and refreshments while the children get to browse the gift shop, picking out and wrapping the perfect gift for their loved ones!
“This is so sweet, that the kids get to do this. I almost cried. Every year my kids ask, you know mom, what about you, and I just can’t do it. So this is really special.” - Parent of KGS Participant.
As numbers for this event continue to grow year over year, we estimate more than 500 children will register to participate and we need your help making it a magical event for the families. Currently, we are seeking giftsin-kind and monetary donations to supply enough gifts, gift-wrap, and refreshments. Alternatively, we are also interested in pursuing sponsorship opportunities where individuals or businesses could host a donation bin at their workplace or host a booth or gift-wrapping station at the event!
To donate, please head to: https://bit.ly/kgsdonate
To volunteer, please email: Yazmin.Escobar@ CandoraSociety.com
For sponsorship or other inquiries, please email: Rebecca.Steinhubl@ CandoraSociety.Com
Your Contribution Makes a Difference
CANDORA is always looking for ways to improve and implement new programming based on the needs of the community – and we need your help to do this. Whether it’s $1, $10, $50, or more, your donation to The CANDORA Society of Edmonton makes an impact and provides individuals and families the resources they need to break out of social isolation. From program improvements to emergency food supplies to bigger and better community events, your contribution means a healthy and thriving neighbourhood. Please consider donating to CANDORA and watch your donation actively grow our capacities. Tax receipts are available for donations of $10 or more. Monetary donations can be made online via bit.ly/donatetocandora or via cheque or cash dropped off to our offices at #262, 3210- 118Ave. THANK YOU!
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would like to Thank, everyone in the community for attending last year’s 30th Anniversary and the volunteers that made it possible to celebrate. ARC Society celebrated 30 years of being in the community and this year ARC would like to invite the community to its 10th Anniversary in its current facility. Details are in our poster
Edmonton Strikers Get Kids Active in Beverly
If you’ve been around Floden Park lately, you likely have seen an extra surge of activity thanks to the Edmonton Strikers Soccer Club, who started running their soccer programs there in the fields this summer.
Founded in 1980, the Edmonton Strikers Soccer Club has been a pillar in Edmonton’s soccer scene, nurturing a love for soccer among children and youth. The organization exists for long-term player development, and to provide a positive outlet for youth athletes, teaching discipline, teamwork, and growth to kids and youth. The Strikers recognize every child is unique, with their own set of strengths, challenges, and interests, and create an inclusive environment where all children feel valued and supported.
Now nearly 45 years old, the club has supported several generations of soccer players
locally, and boasts their share of success stories in helping kids grow, and helping grow Canadian soccer. Many alumni have gone on to represent Edmonton or even Canada in high level competition. Most notably, Alphonso Davies, currently playing with Bayern Munich in Germany and perhaps the most prolific men’s player in Canadian history, grew up in Beverly and learned the game as a member of the Edmonton Strikers Soccer Club.
This year, the Strikers ran several programs out of Beverly, in their first summer at Floden Park. Firstly, their Mini Strikers program teaches the ABC’s of soccer to ages 4-6. Secondly, their Developmental programs for ages 7-10 focus on growth, improvement, and developing a love of the game, rather than just winning games. Lastly, the Competitive programs for ages 11-15 centre around winning and excelling in matches and tournaments via higher levels of skill and tactical understanding of the game. This is an important additional locally, as there was a lack of soccer programming in the area. As Events Director Natalia Mah notes, “it’s important to us to give children the chance to get involved and learn the love of the game”. Thanks to the Strikers, this is possibly locally.
The Edmonton Strikers Soccer Club is open to everyone. If your child is not ready for one of the teams, they will help get them there via technical training with their Technical Director. “We emphasize quality over quantity”, says Terry Boyd, the club’s Technical Director, “ensuring our coaches know every player by name and have a deep understanding of their abilities. Our focus is on the holistic development of every player, nurturing not only their technical skills but also fostering confidence, teamwork, and leadership”. Their dedication is to help your child reach their full potential, “both on the field and in life”.
The Strikers were a big addition to the Beverly community, filling a gap where a soccer program was needed, and are committed to remaining an active part of the community as they continue to develop soccer programs. They look forward to running programs indoors over the winter, and to getting back out in the field when the snow thaws and outdoor soccer season returns.
In Loving Memory of Lorraine Trudeau
The Beverly community fondly remembers Lorraine Trudeau, who recently passed at the age of 92 years.
Lorraine was born in Warwick, Alberta and moved to the town of Beverly in the early 1950s. She worked in the hospitality industry, serving over the years as the manager of the Londonderry Hotel, Wild West Dining Lounge, and the local Beverly Crest Hotel. Lorraine and her husband, Alphonse, had 3 kids, who she hired and put to work, along with many of their friends during their teens. She was given the nickname “The Bird”, which still sticks today, as a larger than life character who came to know many prominent people in the city such as members of Edmonton Police, Edmonton Fire, the Oilers, and many popular bands, through her work.
Lorraine was very involved in her community. She served as a founding member of the Beverly Business Association, and volunteered at its events including the annual Pancake Breakfast while serving on its board for a number of years in the 1990s and 2000s. She supported the Beverly Farmers’ Market, and for many years never missed a market and would actively talk up the market all season long. She once remarked that “people in Beverly always said they wanted a Farmers’ Market so now we better support it”.
She supported many other special events around the area, and was always quick to donate or help out to make events a success. Lorraine was passionate about promoting partnership among residents, community groups, and businesses, as she believed that bringing everyone together to work together was the way that revitalization would be achieved in Beverly. For this amazing community work, Lorraine was the proud recipient of the Rotary Club Integrity Award of Edmonton Northeast in 2005, being nominated by Laurie Reay, owner of The Medicine Shoppe in Beverly.
Lorraine’s passionate hard work both professionally and in her volunteering were a huge asset for Beverly and played a significant role in the growth of the community. She inspired many, as a trailblazing careerdriven woman in her time, and as a community-focused advocate for Beverly.
Her husband, Alphonse, predeceased her in 2011, and both will be truly missed.
Annual Pancake Breakfast Brings Together Community
The Beverly Business Association hosted its annual Pancake Breakfast in the parking lot of the Samale Inn on July 24. The annual event featured a free breakfast, live music, a silent auction benefitting the Beverly Historical Society, community booths, and activities for the whole family.
It was a beautiful day to be out in the fresh outdoor air celebrating summer with family, friends, and neighbours. Over 1000 people attended the event and enjoyed the breakfast, a
testament to the fact that Beverly loves to get out, enjoy summer, and celebrate community!
The breakfast is put on by the Beverly Business Association every year with contributions by countless Beverly businesses and agencies, a true showcase of how Beverly comes together and works together to make community happen.
We can’t wait for next year’s Pancake Breakfast!
Prepare your garden for winter’s onslaught
Individuals who don’t live near the equator or in another warm climate know that winter will rear its chilly head this year. Cold temperatures and snowy conditions may be excellent for skiing and sledding, but gardeners recognize these conditions are not ideal for their plants.
The inevitable slowing of activity in the garden during fall marks a time to shift attention from constant plant care to preparing the landscape for next season. It may be tempting to simply let Mother Nature take over, but a little pre-winter TLC can ensure gardens make it through winter unscathed.
Remove spent plants
Adding a layer of mulch around plants can insulate roots and the soil against hard frosts.
Decomposing organic material is the basis for compost and other fertilizers. However, vegetable plants that are left to sit can lead to decay in the garden. Decaying plants can serve as hosts for pest populations and diseases. Rotting vegetables also can drop unwanted seeds into the soil, which eventually can strip nutrients that normally would go to next year’s crops.
Ornamental plants and perennials can be cut back in fall. Cut down stalks and remove leaves.
Plant a cover crop
The gardening resource This Is My Garden recommends planting a cover crop to set the
stage for a successful spring. A cover crop protects the soil and can return nutrients to it. When the soil is bare during winter, weed seeds can easily blow in and lie in wait, ultimately becoming a problem during the ensuing year. Cover crops can include clover or field peas, which will increase the levels of available nitrogen.
Amend the soil
Fall is a perfect time to add soil amendments, such as manure and compost. These fertilizers will add nutrients and break down gradually, enriching the soil over the winter.
Replenish mulch
Gardeners may have added mulch around shrubs and other areas of the landscape early in the season because it is attractive. But mulch also does much to reduce water loss and protect the soil from erosion. It may inhibit weed growth as well. Replacing mulch when the mercury drops can insulate the soil, which helps to regulate soil temperature. A thick layer of mulch around root vegetables left in the garden can offer protection against hard frosts.
Divide bulbs
Divide plant bulbs and plant them where you want flowers like daffodils and tulips to grow in the spring.
Prune dormant plants
Wait until plants are dormant to prune them and adjust their shape. Most shrubs and trees should be pruned in late winter, right before new growth.
Move potted plants
Bring delicate plants into a sheltered area, such as a greenhouse or indoor garage, so they can continue to thrive during the winter.
Fall and winter still provide opportunities to spend time in the garden. At this point in the year, gardeners can prepare landscapes for the next season.
In Remembrance of Peter Hlady
The Beverly community is saddened by the loss of Peter Hlady, who passed on March 26, 2024 at the age of 66 years.
Peter was born in Edson and raised on a farm in Two Hills. He met his wife, who came from a military family, in Edmonton, and the two moved to the Beacon Heights community in 1982 as young parents. Ed Hamaliuk took Peter under his wing, and got him coaching ball and a full time job to support his family. In 1995, Peter would start his own contracting and renovation business called Peter Hlady Contracting. In honour of his wife’s military family, his logo featured a Canadian flag and a yellow “Support our Troops” ribbon. He also always had discounts for military personnel, doing work at no cost at times, and this respect for the military became an important theme in his life.
Among local contributions to his community, Peter dressed as Santa Claus at Beacon Heights School for many Christmas seasons, as well as for numerous other events. He coached his daughter’s softball teams, and helped raise funds at community events, in-
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cluding being an active participant in a dunk tank! Peter regularly also gave out “Support our Troops” pins and stickers, as his strong respect for the military continued throughout his life.
Peter’s contracting company ran for 28 years. As a result of his workmanship and professionalism, along with his sense of humour, he did great business simply on word of mouth, and never needed to advertise. Peter was a generous business man – often after taking a call from a senior about a leaky toilet, they would ask him “what do I owe you?” and he would respond by saying that “the smile on your face is payment enough”. This would often lead to him coming home from jobs with muffins, perogies, or garden vegetables!
On a vacation to Hawaii, Peter spent hours as Pearl Harbour with tears in his eyes at the stories he read. His daughter, Kristy, worked at a veterans centre, and he would often partake in activities, being so proud of her work with veterans. Peter never missed a Remembrance Day ceremony at the Beverly Memorial Cenotaph for many years, and they became cherished memories with his daughter and his grandsons, Jacob and Caelan. Peter was always out in the bitter cold, waving his “Support our Troops” flag. In 2023, when he got ill, he had to miss the ceremony due to being in hospital, but his family brought him a poppy and had a makeshift ceremony at his bedside, which he deeply valued.
Peter had a huge heart, and was very generous and kind. He was quick to bring smoothies to a neighbour with cancer, even if he wasn’t feeling too good himself, or to bring donuts from Take Five for the nurses when he went into the Cross Cancer Institute for a treatment himself. Peter always helped those in need, and was a caring, kind man. He will be missed very, very much.
Peter is remembered by his loving wife, Louise, his two daughters, Carrie and Kristy, and his grandsons Jacob and Caelan. He is also remembered by his brother Doug (Deb), and many other family, friends, and neighbours.
Peter at the Beverly Memorial Cenotaph on Remembrance Day.
Credit: Randall Crawford
TRIVIA
1. What was the population of Beverly in 1921?
a. 1,039
b. 2,655
c. 4,212
d. 1.1 million
2. Schools in Beverly first operated in 1910 as what?
a. Robert Walker School District
b. Alberta Avenue School District
c. Edmonton Highlands School District
d. Village of Beverly School District
3. What is the name of the barbershop beside A Yah Mi Deh Restaurant?
a. Kris Klips
b. Marquis Hair
c. Tommy Gun’s
d. BevCuts
4. What was the title of this year’s 53rd annual Beverly Heights Variety Show?
a. “It’s A Hoot!”
b. “Again!!”
c. “Hindsight’s 2020”
d. “Once Upon A Time…”
5. What opened in 1953 to connect Beverly to Highway 16 and bring the area new prosperity?
a. Charles Floden Bridge
b. Clover Bar Bridge
c. Beverly Bridge
d. Ray Loga Bridge
6. Zachary Grant is the name of the owner of which Beverly business?
a. Rivercity Vacuums
b. Widynowski’s Sausage House
c. Apollo Propane
d. Zachary Grant’s Medical Advice
7. Which event is hosted by the Olde Towne Beverly Historical Society each summer?
a. Beverly Day
b. Horse-drawn carriage tours
c. Annual Pancake Breakfast
d. Zachary Grant’s Medical Advice Day
8. The Beverly Drakes won three consecutive ____ in the 1950s
a. Welding World Cups
b. Alberta Baseball Championships
c. Canadian Minor Hockey Championships
d. Northeast Regional Hot Dog Eating Championships
9. The Beverly Farmers’ Market runs until what day this year?
a. Tuesday, October 1
b. Tuesday, October 8
c. Tuesday, October 15
d. Tuesday, October 85
10. What is the name of the swimming pool in Rundle Park?
a. Rundle Park Family Centre
b. Beverly Pool
c. Beverly Aquatic and Fitness Centre
d. ACT Aquatic and Recreation Centre
City of Edmonton’s Front Yards in Bloom
This Beverly Front Yard won 2nd place in 2023 in the General Yards category.
Gardening supports wellness, both physically and mentally. By looking after your green space, you can promote a sense of neighbourly connection.
THE OLDE TOWNE BEVERLY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
The Beverly school system began as the Edmonton Highlands School District No.2292, formed in 1910. On Saturday, March 29, 1913, the first Beverly meeting of the school board was held at the store of F.M. hayes on Alberta Avenue. Robert Walker, the chairman of the village of Beverly, served as chair. At that meeting, after briefly considering the name Beacon Heights School District, the title was officially changed to Beverly School District No.2292.
The Beverly Central School 117 Avenue & 38 Street,
Opened in 1913, demolished 1955, named for town. One of the first orders of business of the new Board was the construction of a school. Duke MacRolling, a local builder, was commissioned to draw plans for a four-room schoolhouse. MacRolling also served as building commissioner for the school, which was constructed in about three months and opened in September 1913. The Beverly Central School quickly became the most well known and used gathering place in the fledgling community.
The two-storey building, with four classrooms, was wood framed and faced with brick, There was no electricity and heat was provided by a coal and wood fired boiler system in the basement that sometimes couldn’t cope with the bitterly cold winters. City water was delivered by water truck and pumped into a cistern in the basement for the school’s water supply. This tiny schoolhouse, out in the middle of a windswept field southeast of the the modem day Drake Hotel, was a place of learning for thousands of local children from Grade One through Grade Eight over the next 40 years. Beverly students went to Highlands Junior High for Grade Nine and their choice of Eastwood or Victoria Composite High for Grades 10 - 12.
holiday for the school’s 136 pupils, Engineers of the department of public works found what the Edmonton Bulletin called the “tumbledown old schoolhouse” unsafe when they tested the structure September 16th and pushed a section of brick veneer from the exterior wall out into the school yard.
Farquhar School
North of 121 Avenue between 45th and 46th Streets Opened December 1915 and closed June 1918.
It was named for Colonel Farquhar of the Princess Patricia Regiment, who died in action during the early days of WWI.
When the Beverly School District decided to build a second school, trustees selected a location that had been considered but rejected for the first school because the site was too far north and too wet. They hired Ernest W. Morehouse to design a school that, as renderings show, featured some of the renowned architects classic Georgian Revival flourish. Morehouse, who was one of the best known architects in the formative years of The Highlands neighbourhood, also drew the plans for the mansions of Magrath and Holgpte, the Ash Residence and the Highlands Methodist Church as well as many commercial blocks.
Trustees considered naming the new school after postmaster Thomas Dando but settled on Colonel Farquhar, who died in action during the early days of the First World War. The high water table created problems right from the beginning for contractor H. Valk and his construction crew. Even before the school was officially opened with a concert and dance Monday, December 20th, 1915, water was entering the basement through holes in the foundation walls. Plaster was falling from the walls and ceilings and window ledges were coming apart.
Stories of life at Beverly Central are legendary, because there was no electricity, school ended earlier during the winter months. If it was a windy winter day, the boiler could not keep up and if the school got too cold, students were sent home early. By September 1950, the old school house was literally tumbling down. The brick veneer on the exterior began crumbling, forcing a four-day
The rest of the brick veneer was peeled off and, in its place, four by eight steel sheets of black tentest cladding became the facade. That’s how the venerable structure, in its last years of life, came to be known as the “Old Black School.” Its 40-year life at an end, the school was demolished in 1955 by Adby Construction. The schoolyard of R.J. Scott Elementary now occupies part of the original site. Ironically, title searches conducted by the school district in 1955 revealed that much of the land of the Beverly Central School site had not been registered in the name of the Beverly School District back at its beginnings but had remained in the name of the previous owner.
At the school boards meeting of August 8th, 1916, a motion was passed which authorized caretaker John Abbott to “secure such help as is needed to perform the work of draining the basement and cleaning out and widening the ditch of the Col. Farquhar School.” The work didn’t solve the problem and, as water continued to play havoc with the foundation, the bills for repair work kept mounting.
Faced with cash flow problems, the trustees voted to close the school in June 1918. It sat empty for several years and repeated attempts to sell it were unsuccessful. Finally in 1928, the building was sold as salvage for a paltry $1,300. The total loss to ratepayers was more than $25,000.
Parents can work together to make Halloween safer
Halloween is often just what the doctor ordered.
Nestled between the start of a new school year and the arrival of the holiday season, Halloween is an opportunity for children and adults alike to have some fun as they dress up in costumes and indulge in some sweet treats. Even though Halloween is designed to be an entertaining day, it’s not without its risks. statistics say on average, two times as many child pedestrians die on Halloween compared to other days. Costume safety and food allergies are some additional hazards to contend with on Halloween. Parents can work together to help reduce the safety risks associated with Halloween. Light it up
Lack of visibility and dim lighting at night increase the risk of pedestrians being struck by cars on Halloween. Improving visibility can go a long way toward cutting down on accidents and related deaths. Homeowners can keep the lights turned on and perhaps illuminate neighborhoods even more by temporarily installing strands of Christmas or bistro style lights.
Children can carry battery-powered flashlights, lanterns or even glow sticks to make them more visible. Reflective tape placed on candy bags or somewhere on costumes also can help.
Set up safe trick-or-treat zones
The popularity of trunk-or-treat events that emerged several years ago took some of the risk out of Halloween by containing trickor-treating to a parking lot at a school or church. Neighbors can establish something similar close to home by petitioning the town for permits to close a specific road or roads to vehicular traffic for a “block party” of sorts. Residents in the area can trick-ortreat and party in the street without risk of injury from cars. Ask participating neighbors to chip in for refreshments and entertainment, if desired.
Check candy
Generation Xers may recall their parents warned against eating candy from Halloween before it could be inspected for hazards. Unfounded claims of dangerous items being lodged into candy perpetuated the suspicion of all Halloween confections for some time. There is a risk of eating candy without thought, but that risk is now primarily related to food allergies. Common allergens include peanuts and other nuts as well as eggs and dairy. Others may be intolerant to ingredients like gluten or soy. Inspecting candy nutrition information can help weed out candy that may cause a reaction for those with food allergies or other concerns.
Prepare homes
Adults and parents can take additional steps to prepare their homes for Halloween. Keep the porch and front yard clear of tripping hazards, such as garden hoses, decorations and toys. Sweep away leaves and branches to prevent tripping or slipping. Restrain pets so they do not jump on trick-or-treaters. Offer a variety of treats for kids of all ages so trick-or-treaters get age-appropriate items. Halloween fun and safety can go hand-inhand this October.
PUZZLING
CLUES ACROSS
1. Major American automaker (abbr.)
4. Pressure measurement
7. Two-year-old sheep
10. Indigenous person from Laos or Thailand
11. Up in the air (abbr.)
12. Actress de Armas
13. Not moving
15. Cool!
16. Bog arum genus
19. Perceptible by touch
21. Type of test
23. Monetary units
24. Collection of various things
25. Sum of five and one
26. Type of sword
27. Hates
30. Immobile
34. Pie _ _ mode
35. Moved quickly
36. Passenger’s place on a motorbike
41. A way through 45. Former US Secretary of Education Duncan
46. Leader
47. Flowing
50. Greetings
54. Remedy
55. Soft lightweight fabric
56. Building material
57. Sea bream
59. A way to cause to be swollen
60. One and only
61. People get one in summer
62. Wreath
63. Thus far
64. They __
65. Sea eagle
CLUES DOWN
1. Policemen (French) 2. Toy dog 3. Inflamed colon disease 4. Can’t move
5. Helps little firms
6. Lists of names, subjects, etc.
7. Takes down
8. Makes possible
9. Wife of Julius Constantius
13. Engine additive
14. Arctic explorers (abbr.)
17. Written account
18. Consumed
20. Something the first shall be
22. No (slang)
27. Gov’t lawyers
28. Peyton’s little brother
29. Small amount
31. Investment vehicle
32. Fall behind
33. Midway between northeast and east
37. Head pain
38. Popular sport in England and India
39. King Charles’s sister
40. Boat race
41. About fish
42. Maidservant
43. Able to be marketed
44. Tinier
47. Parts per billion (abbr.)
48. Paddle
4.9 Oneness
51. Bitter chemical
52. Not around
53. Very fast airplane
58. Swiss river
2024 FALL EDITION
As summer comes to a close, we want to say a big THANK YOU to everyone who supported and attended our summer events, and for all the work done by Beverly’s businesses, agencies, and partners to make so many great events happen in Beverly over the summer months! Thank you for supporting our golf tournament, pancake breakfast, Beverly cleanup, the Beverly Farmers’ Market, and more!
Beverly Dining Week is coming up!
Dine at any of Beverly’s food spots from October 11 to October 21 and enter to win great prizes!
Step 1: Eat at one of Beverly’s food spots from October 11 to 21 Discover Beverly’s rich culinary diversity and find your new favourite Beverly food spot!
Step 2: Take a photo of your receipt and submit it via one of the following:
Facebook message to the Beverly Business Association (facebook.com/beverlybusinessassociation)
Instagram message to the Beverly Business Association (@beverlybusinessassoc)
Text message to 587-800-2011
Email to beverlybrz@telus.net
Step 3: Win Prizes!
Each receipt you submit is one entry into the draw to win HUGE prize packs! The more you dine, the more chances you have to WIN! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for more information leading up to Dining Week!
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