Dear Brentwoodians,
We have the winner of the Brentwood logo contest featured on our cover this month!
From Cam Howey of Brentwood Cares:
“From 15 logos entered in the Brentwood Logo contest, the “I heart Brentwood Logo” was selected number one. It was created by active Brentwood community member and chalk artist extraordinaire Melanie Swailes. Thanks to all those who submitted designs and helped us select Brentwood’s favourite. You’ll see it on t-shirts, carry bags, stickers, and other items being released to mark Neighbour Day on June 17 (details to come).”
From Melanie Swailes:
“As a member of the Brentwood Community Association Board, my focus is primarily on development issues within our community. Development involves building or changing, but sometimes what matters most is what doesn’t get developed or built – Nose Hill Park is the best example!
In 1979, concerned NW residents staged a march on Nose Hill because they wanted to save it from development and preserve it for future generations. I don’t know the “marchers” from that day, but every time I walk or run on Nose Hill, I am grateful for their foresight. Imagine how different Nose Hill would look if it were covered with houses and roads all down the slopes! Instead, Brentwood and other nearby communities have this incredible natural asset right on our doorstep.
That’s what I tried to capture in my simple watercolour sketch. At first, I couldn’t figure out how to illustrate a hill and yet tie it into Brentwood, but the pedestrian bridge became the connection, both literally and figuratively. Hopefully, everyone recognizes the bridge and the pathways that lead up to fabulous walks, runs, biking, and exploring up on Nose Hill Park!
If you participated in saving Nose Hill back in the 1970s, a huge thank you from today’s Brentwoodians!” (Editors note: We would love to hear about your experience and memories of that crucial moment of activism – please contact the Bugle at the email address below to share!).
Photo Contest
The Bugle is looking for Brentwood’s best amateur photographers to provide cover images each month. If you have a great snap of our neighbourhood saved on your phone or posted on your social media feed, send it in for a chance to be featured on the cover of an upcoming issue! Photos must be 300 DPI or higher (i.e., from a newer model phone or good digital camera), 2400 x 1600 pixels minimum size, and portrait orientation. If submitting pictures of minors, please make sure that you have direct, express permission to submit the picture from a parent or guardian. Send your photos, or any questions, to [email protected].
Yours sincerely,
Jonathan Jucker, editor
Brentwood Bugle
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