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KEN BEATTIE ON FALL GARDENING CANADIAN ARTS & FASHION AWARDS EASTEND: VALLEY OF HIDDEN SECRETS

DIAMOND DUO SHANNON TWEED AND DAUGHTER SOPHIE SHINE IN NEW REALITY TV SERIES

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Swift Current Broncos Home Schedule Friday Sept 19 vs Moose Jaw

Wednesday Jan 7 vs Calgary

Friday Sept 26 vs Edmonton

Saturday Jan 10 vs Everett

Saturday Sept 27 vs Brandon

Sunday Jan 11 vs Edmonton*

Friday Oct 10 vs Kootenay

Friday Jan 16 vs Moose Jaw

Saturday Oct 11 vs Tri-City

Saturday Jan 17 vs Brandon

Wednesday Oct 15 vs Saskatoon

Friday Jan 30 vs Saskatoon

Saturday Oct 18 vs Moose Jaw Wednesday Oct 22 vs Portland

Saturday Feb 7 vs Saskatoon Tuesday Feb 10 vs Prince Albert

Friday Oct 24 vs Regina

Saturday Feb 14 vs Spokane

Friday Oct 31 vs Calgary

Monday Feb 16 vs Medicine Hat**

Saturday Nov 15 vs Prince Albert Sunday Nov 16 vs Seattle* Wednesday Nov 19 vs Brandon

Friday Feb 20 vs Red Deer Saturday Feb 21 vs Prince Albert Tuesday Feb 24 vs Kootenay

Friday Dec 5 vs Lethbridge

Saturday Feb 28 vs Medincine Hat

Saturday Dec 6 vs Brandon

Wednesday Mar 4 vs Red Deer

Wednesday Dec 10 vs Regina Wednesday Dec 17 vs Saskatoon Saturday Dec 27 vs Regina

Wednesday Mar 11 vs Regina Saturday Mar 14 vs Prince Albert Saturday Mar 21 vs Lethbridge

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first word With Fine Lifestyles editor Sherry Lee

Fall is close at hand. While we soak up every minute of warmth, our minds start turning to the changing season ahead. Inside this issue are a number of local businesses prepared to help you with that seasonal transition and many of your other lifestyle needs. Columnist Ken Beattie also offers some fall gardening advice.

We’ve changed things up with our cover story this issue, profiling wellknown actress and celebrity Shannon Tweed, her daughter, Sophie, and their new reality TV show. Tweed, who is married to KISS rock legend, Gene Simmons, has connections to Saskatchewan. You’ll enjoy getting to know Shannon and Sophie a little better.

This issue celebrates the accomplishments of some Southwest residents.

Local author, Peggy Worrell, has recently launched her book, Proudflesh.

Designer, Jaycee Wall, is making a real impression in the fashion industry.

Junior dragster, Rayce Schultz, is set to carry on his family’s racing tradition. Swimmer, Meghan Chisholm, recently swam the English Channel despite many challenges. The Southwest can be very proud!

Have you visited the T.rex Discovery Centre at Eastend yet? The facility, displays and ongoing activities are astonishing. Many dinosaur secrets lay hidden in this prairie valley where the Town of Eastend nestles, and some precious history is preserved inside the Centre. Put this on your “must visit” list.

To add a little spice, we’ve thrown in stories about German artist, Berthold von Imhoff, who brought his painting genius to this province a century ago; one of the latest amphibious vehicles, the WaterCar; social entrepreneurship, and alternative health options.

While you’re reading this issue, remember: October is Eye Health Month.

Have a great fall!

Sherry

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Best friends mom and daughter have “always hung out a lot” but as Sophie is growing up and away, Shannon sees a bit of a role reversal.

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ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT....22 She’s philosophical about parenting children who are SPORTS, RECREATION & TRAVEL......34 adults themselves.

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EASTEND & THE T. REX CONNECTION

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CANADIAN ARTS AND

FASHION AWARDS

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By Angela Angela Campagnoni Campagnoni By Photos courtesy courtesy CAFA CAFA Photos

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brought attention to Canadian talent on the world stage.

Jeanne Beker scored the 2014 Vanguard Award Honouree title. It was a muchdeserved accomplishment for Beker, considering she is one of the most recognized Canadian faces in fashion.

Winner for Menswear Designer of the Year went to Travis Taddeo. Jeremy Laing, who apprenticed for Alexander McQueen, took the winning spot for Womenswear Designer of the Year.

Ottawa-born twins Byron and Dexter Peart took home Accessory Designer of the Year, as well as honours for their brand WANT Les Essentiels de la Vie, which features a collection of bags and accessories.

LEFT Supermodel Coco Rocha, Twin Designer Duo Dean and Dan Caten of DSQUARED2 ABOVE Angela Campagnoni & Pamela Andrews

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strive to increase the visibility of the fashion industry, so you can imagine how honoured I felt to be asked to be a jury member for the first-ever Canadian Arts and Fashion Awards (CAFA) held in Toronto earlier this year.

I was selected along with a team of industry professionals that have a strong understanding of the Canadian fashion industry and the impact of fashion worldwide.

Canadian designers struggle to establish themselves as international contenders.

Even top designers who have chosen to stay in the country have to work diligently to remain visible.

This is how CAFA was born. Organizers wanted to honour those who have had an impact on the industry and to support its growth.

CELEBRATING FASHION Twin designers Dean and Dan Caten earned a double victory at CAFA. The Torontoborn brothers behind the renowned Milan-based label DSQUARED2 were recognized with an award for outstanding achievement, and also received the award for the International Canadian Designer of the Year. This award honours designers who have had success abroad and have

Other categories included the Canadian Style Award, which was given to Joe Fresh creative director Joe Mimran, who was named honourary chair of the 2014 event.

George Antonopoulos, a contributing fashion editor at Fashion Magazine and Men’s Fashion, was named stylist of the year.

The beautiful Coco Rocha won Model of the Year.

Photographer Chris Nicholls took home the Image Maker award. This award is presented to a Canadian photographer or filmmaker who has made a significant impact on the Canadian industry.

Taking home the Emerging Talent Award was reining Toronto Fashion Incubator New Labels winner Sarah Stevenson.

At one point during the evening, I remember taking a step back and looking around the room filled with Canadian fashion elite. I wasn’t sure it was possible to top this experience, but later in the evening, I found myself getting a hug in the ladies’ room from Jeanne Beker. She’d discovered it was my 40th birthday that night. The hug became the cherry on the top of my fashion “Sunday.”

To see a link to the full album from the CAFA Awards, visit my blog at angelacampagnoni.com.

Angela Campagnoni is the director of City Models in Halifax and founder/director of Atlantic Fashion Week. For more information, visit angelacampagnoni.com

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Swift Current’s Jaycee Wall Creating an

ImpressIon in Fashion Design

By Tobie Hainstock and Sherry Lee Photos Petro Nakutnyy

Emerging Designer at Saskatchewan Fashion Week

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or the third year in a row, Saskatchewan Fashion Week (SFW) was a stellar success.

For three incredible days, some of Saskatchewan’s most talented

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designers displayed their wares on the catwalk and on the clothing racks. This year’s event took place May 8 to 10 at the Saskatchewan Sound Stage. The new 28,000-square-foot venue offered a mysterious, yet chic, touch to the event and provided plenty of space for

the swag lounge, trunk shows and the show itself.

Founded in 2012 by Regina entrepreneurs, Candyce Fiessel, Chelsea O’Connell and Chris Pritchard, SFW is a non-profit organization that

relies heavily on the dedication and selfless commitment of more than 100 volunteers. This year’s event was streamed through the Internet, allowing people around the world to experience the show. “It was very exciting to offer this opportunity to viewers,” states Pritchard.

Saskatchewan actor, writer, comedian and producer, Amy Matysio, hosted the show.

This year featured 12 emerging and 10 established designers from across the province who showcased their fall/winter 2014 collections.

Additionally, spring/summer 2014 style trends were presented by a selection of Regina retailers.

The diversity of styles was clearly impressive, with designs showcasing trendy street wear, soft flowing gowns, sophisticated business suits, chic hats, stylish handbags and dazzling jewellery.

There was truly something for everyone.

Each evening at Saskatchewan Fashion Week 2014 started by showcasing the collections of emerging designers who have been working in the fashion industry for less than five years.

Among this year’s lineup was Jaycee Wall of Swift Current.

Jaycee Wall Designs: Inspired by the Rose and the 50s Wall grew up in a family of seamstresses and began experimenting with fashion design as a teenager. She studied in the Fashion Program at Lethbridge College and received a Certificate of Fashion Design and Merchandising in 2010. Wall describes her designs as trendy, romantic and energetic. “I’m very inspired by the look of the 1950s,” she says. “I love the high waist, the crop tops and the skirts of that era.”

Another motivator for Wall is the rose. Her use of this classic flower adds a youthful, yet classic, touch to her fall/winter collection. She also incorporated many basic textiles for this collection such as nylon, cotton, spandex, wool and polyester. Women wearing clothing from this line will appreciate the transitional pieces that take the look from daytime to evening.

Wall’s goal is for her designs to help women exude both confidence and femininity. For more information about Wall’s designs, check her out on Facebook. www.saskfashionweek.com www.petronakutnyy.com Saskatchewan Fashion Week 2014 photos courtesy Petro Nakutnyy. Group Jaycee Wall (pictured with scarf) and models at Saskatoon Fashion & Design Festival 2014 FineLifestyles

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The World at Your Feet

By Melanie Furlong Photos Bobbi-Jo Knakoske

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tep into downtown Swift Current’s Swift Shoe Repair and Leather Shoppe and enjoy the rich scent of leather, impressive selection of shoes for women and men, and the smiling faces that greet you. Try on a few pairs of shoes and you’re sure to leave with something perfect. And if Swift Shoe doesn’t have what you want, they’ll work with you to find it.

Well-known for its selection of Red Wing footwear, western boots, safety boots and

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moccasins, Swift Shoe also carries highend, trendy women’s footwear. Brands such as Miz Mooz, Blondo, El Naturalista, Skechers, Taos and Keen have become staples of their in-store selection over the last six-and-a-half years.

Darcy and Bonnie Faucher bought the family business about six years ago from Darcy’s mother, Alice Faucher, who owned the shop with her husband, Louis, for 14 years. While maintaining Swift Shoe’s focus on quality, comfort, style

and customer service, Darcy and Bonnie transformed the store by bringing in a lot more women’s footwear. “Years ago, my mother was the buyer,” says Darcy, “and her purchases were based on products that appealed to her and her age group.

What we’re continually trying to do is provide fashionable high quality ladies’ footwear to appeal to all age groups.”

Swift Shoe also carries a wide range of fashion accessories, including brands such as Montana Silver, Carhartt and Wranglers,

with items ranging from wallets, gloves, belts and hats to fedoras and ivy caps.

If you require re-soling or re-heeling on any shoes, Swift Shoe also boasts one of the few remaining repair shops in southwest Saskatchewan with a cobbler on staff. “We can repair almost anything, from the tips on your high heels to patching your favourite work boots to re-palming your hockey glove,” says Darcy. “We also do repairs including leather work, zippers and sewing.”

Best Customer Service — an honour voted on by the public. “We continue to strive to offer the best service possible to all our customers,” says Darcy. “We were very grateful to have won these awards. Each client is very important to us.”

Whether you’re looking for winter boots, high heels, work boots or slippers, Swift Shoe has quality footwear for every man and woman and for every season.

No matter what its customers need, Swift Shoe is always happy to help. That’s why in 2010 the shop won the Business of the Year Award from the Swift Current and District Chamber of Commerce. In 2012, this was followed by the Swifty Award for

Swift Shoe Repair and Leather Shoppe 65 Central Ave. N. 306.773.9502 swiftshoerepair@sasktel.net www.swiftshoe.com

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Covering All Your

DrYCleAning neeDs

By Melanie Furlong Photos Bobbi-Jo Knakoske

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s the new owners of CoverAll Drycleaning Ltd., Teagan and Garnet Gader have become southwest Saskatchewan’s only drycleaning service.

The young couple took over the business in February 2014, and their second child was born only a few months later. “The timing wasn’t perfect, but we thought it would be a great business opportunity,” says Teagan. “We see a lot of room for the company to grow.”

The Gaders completed an extensive

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renovation to the 1st Avenue location after assuming ownership. “We ripped out the flooring, removed the wall mirrors and painted inside and out,” says Teagan.

Part of the change is a new sign that brings a brighter and warmer feeling to the location.

New ownership also brought a new name to reflect the wide variety of drycleaning services they offer. At CoverAll, different machines are used to accommodate various types of cleaning requests: one is used for coveralls with an industrial cleaner, another for suits and retail

clothing, and the third for leathers and specialty items.

Specialty items include everything from bedding to drapery and even more. A large part of CoverAll’s business includes repairs and alterations, and their “you clean it, we press it” service allows you to bring in your clean clothes to be pressed. They also clean and preserve wedding gowns.

Cleaning coveralls at home can be a messy job that is hard on your washing machine, and CoverAll has the alternative you need; their equipment dissolves

and removes stains with ease. Save your machine from dirt, grease and oil, and leave your coverall cleaning to the experts — it is definitely a job best left to the professionals.

The community has been very receptive to the new ownership, and the Gaders are focused on providing great customer service and quality work in a timely fashion.

“We have loyal customers who come in on a regular basis, and we constantly see new faces,” says Teagan. “Our customers have been pleased with the turnaround times offered with our same-day service. We’ve had a great response from our customers and look forward to expanding our services into more rural communities in the future.”

As the only drycleaning service in southwest Saskatchewan, CoverAll has two locations in Swift Current: downtown at 69 1st Ave. NE and in the Wheatland Mall. Their pick-up and drop-off service offered in Swift Current is also available in Gull Lake and Shaunavon.

Make CoverAll Drycleaning your first and last stop for all your drycleaning needs.

CoverAll Drycleaning Ltd. 69 1st Ave. N.E. Swift Current 306.773.2191 linearcontrols@gmail.com L-R Amber Parliament, Teagan Gader, Garnet Gader. Photo Bev Merrett

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The

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WORLDof Alternative Health

BY SARAH VERMETTE

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t’s not uncommon to find certain alternative therapies being offered in hospitals and conventional health programs to help patients manage pain and side effects of treatment.

Here, we examine four alternative therapies often used as complementary approaches in conjunction with western medicine. Each of these can also be widely beneficial as standalone therapies.

Acupuncture Acupuncture began in China and is one of the oldest medical procedures in the world still being practiced.

An acupuncturist inserts very thin needles through the skin at certain points on the body to help restore the flow of energy, called qi (pronounced chee).

Qi, the vital energy (life force), flows through the body along a network of channels called meridians, and affects a person’s spiritual, emotional, mental and physical health. Qi has two life forces, called yin and yang, which are opposite forces that work together to form a whole.

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Biofeedback Biofeedback is a technique in which people are trained to improve their health by using signals from their own bodies.

Clinicians rely on machines that act as a sixth sense, allowing patients to recognize activity inside their bodies.

One commonly used type of machine picks up electrical signals in the muscles and translates these signals into a form, such as a flashing light, that the client and practitioner can detect. The practitioner then works with the patient until they learn how to adjust their internal responses.

Clients can be taught relaxation exercises, learn how to identify what triggers their symptoms, and how to avoid or cope with stressful events. Biofeedback helps clients learn how to remedy some physical ailments and empowers them to take responsibility for maintaining their own health.

Osteopathy Osteopathic philosophy embraces the notion that the body is naturally able to heal itself. The practitioner of traditional osteopathy works with the body to enhance this natural ability to self-regulate and self-heal.

Palpation is a diagnostic skill the practitioner uses to feel or sense the state of the tissues or systems being examined. This sense encompasses the many sensory aspects of touch, such as the ability to detect moisture, texture, temperature and subtle motion. With experience, practitioners learn to palpate not just superficially, but also very deeply within the body.

Reiki Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. Reiki treats the whole person, including body, emotions, mind and spirit, creating many beneficial effects that include relaxation and feelings of peace, security and well-being.

It is administered by laying on hands, and is based on the idea that an unseen life force energy flows through us and is what causes us to be alive. If one’s life force energy is low, then we are more likely to get sick or feel stress, and if it is high, we are more capable of being happy and healthy.

Reiki is a simple, natural and safe method of spiritual healing and self-improvement that everyone can use.

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PROTECT YOUR EYES WITH

SUNGLASSES

By Tonya Lambert

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ost people are aware the ultraviolet (UV) rays are harmful to the skin and over-exposure to them can result in skin cancer. Few people, however, realize that eyes are also adversely affected by UV radiation. Like with the skin, UV damage to the eyes is cumulative, and it can take years before the harmful effects show.

Exposure to too much UV radiation can potentially lead to a variety of eye ailments. Photokeratitis (also known as sunburn of the eye or snow blindness) is one of the few effects that can be felt in a short amount of time. Temporary blindness can result after only one hour of intense glare from sunlight off of the snow.

Most of the effects of over-exposure to UV radiation on the eyes take longer to show. Long-term exposure to UV rays can result in certain type of cataracts, cancer around the eyelids and possibly even age-related macular degeneration later in life (the leading cause of vision loss in Canadians over the age of 50). The skin cancer melanoma which has been linked to UV radiation can also develop in the eyes. Pterygium, a usually non-cancerous growth in the corner of the eye, results from prolonged exposure to UV rays.

The potential consequences of too much exposure to UV rays are many and serious. It is necessary to protect your eyes from these rays by wearing sunglasses and wide-brimmed hats. People who use tanning beds should wear protective glasses when tanning; the raccoon eyes that result can be easily covered up with a self tanner.

Good quality sunglasses help to protect your eyes from damage due to UV rays and fatigue. When choosing a pair of sunglasses, be sure to buy a pair that provides 99 to 100 per cent protection from UV rays. The amount of protection provided should be stated on the tag. Choose sunglasses with bigger lenses to shield the eyes more fully. Wrap-around sunglasses are the best as they provide protection from peripheral rays, as well.

The colour of the lenses is also important. Really dark lenses on sunglasses can actually increase the likelihood of UV damage to the eye by causing the pupil to expand in order to see better thereby allowing in more UV rays. Sunglasses that are tinted amber block out blue light, making it easier to see things in the distance, especially in hazy conditions while sunglasses that are tinted gray are best for driving as they do not distort the colours of traffic lights.

Many people wear sunglasses only in the summer or on sunny days. However, sunglasses should be worn even on cloudy days as most clouds actually block out very little UV radiation. Sunglasses should also be worn at all times of the year as many of the UV rays to which the eyes are exposed are reflected off of bright objects, such as cars, buildings, snow, water, sand and pavement. Finally, be sure to have your children wear sunglasses, as well. The World Health Organization states 80 per cent of UV damage to eyes occurs before a person reaches the age of 18.

Be sun smart. Protect your eyes from UV radiation. Wear sunglasses year round.

October is Eye Health month across Canada.

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Loving the People, Serving the Community

By Rebecca Henderson Photos Corla Rokochy

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ocated in the heart of downtown, Swift Current’s Pharmasave has a designated room in the back called “The Gathering Room”, which the Swift Current community is welcome to use and enjoy it at their leisure. “Nonprofits and community service groups use the room to hold their get-togethers,” says Jahnaya Mann. “It’s used by the public to educate, gather and connect.”

Similar to a mini-department store, Pharmasave dabbles in a little bit of everything. “At Pharmasave, we want to make it as convenient as possible for our customers,” says Mann. They even have a grocery department with gluten-free

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options, coffee, pasta and snack food such as kale chips and seasoned nuts.

“It’s quite a great little grocery store,” muses Mann.

“We go to the big buying shows, always looking to bring in new products and offerings unique to Pharmasave. We’re into more specialty items,” Mann adds.

Pharmasave also incorporates some big-city elements. Mann, who is a Starbucks ® Coffee Master, included Starbucks® inside the 20,000-squarefoot building; it is the only drugstore in the world to do so. She wanted an area where customers could wait for their prescription, enjoy a refreshing drink or catch up with an old friend.

The store itself is celebrating its 50th year in the Swift Current community. Started in 1964 by Ron and Jeanne Heeg, it was originally named Heeg’s Plaza Drugs. In 1970, Allan and Rebecca Chilton became partners and together they owned two pharmacies in Swift Current, as well as photo and gift outlets in the city.

They consolidated into one downtown store that has now become the largest Pharmasave in Canada.

Home décor and top names in ladies’ purses can also be found in the store.

OPPOSITE PAGE The great Pharmasave team ready to serve you. THIS PAGE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP RIGHT: L-R Kirstie Haugan, Madison Schmidt, Natasha Johnson, Jahnaya Mann, Sara Sawin, Erin Gerrie L-R Shar Nickol (manager of operations), Jahnaya Mann (owner) L-R Myndra Palzo, Kristina Harasym, Joyce Genova, Stephanie McGuire, Jerod Jentzen

Mann started working for Pharmasave while attending the College of Pharmacy at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon. After university, Mann wanted to continue with the company and applied for a job at Pharmasave in Swift Current; this decision was life changing for her. In March 2009, Mann became managing partner/owner of the Swift Current store.

“Pharmasave has always been very cutting-edge and invested in patient care. It’s so much more than a job. The Heeg’s and Chilton’s treated staff like friends and family, and that’s something that makes it a very unique work atmosphere,” says Mann. “It’s truly a

family business where you’re valued for your input and everyone works together to make the business outstanding.”

Mann recalls Ron and Al demonstrating the adage “when you love the people, the business will take care of itself”, and it’s something she strives to pass onto her staff. “Customers are our top priority; we truly believe our customers own this store,” she says. “All areas in the store cater to the customer — it’s about caring for the community that supports us.”

Within a city of more than 17,000 residents, investing in their customers and community through new and interesting ventures is what makes Pharmasave a place where people feel

welcomed and cared for. “It’s a place where you have access to the latest and newest products and services, while maintaining good, old-fashioned values where people are treated like family.”

Pharmasave is open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to midnight, and Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to midnight. They are open 365 days a year.

Pharmasave 406 Jahnaya Mann 390 Central Avenue N 306.773.7261 jmann@rubiconpharmacies.com pharmasave.com

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COVER STORY

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Diamond Duo:

Shannon Tweed and Daughter Sophie Shine in New Reality TV Series

By Heather Fritz Photos Heather Fritz and Austin Young

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hen the A&E reality show Gene Simmons’ Family Jewels premiered in 2006, fans began a voyeuristic love affair that lasted seven seasons. We laughed, cried, gasped, raised our eyebrows and shook our heads in disbelief as KISS rock legend Gene Simmons, actress and former Playboy model Shannon Tweed and their two children, Nick and Sophie, bared their all for our reality viewing pleasure.

The show ended in 2012, but fans can now get their Tweed-Simmons reality kick as the ‘diamond duo’ of the famous family star in their own show, aptly called Shannon & Sophie.

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Fans watched little Sophie grow up in the front of the camera; now that she is entering a more independent period of life, she and her mother thought bringing the old Family Jewels fans along for the ride might be fun.

attended college and stepped out of her parents’ shadow with a short run on the TV music competition series The X Factor.

Her Surrey-based charity, Sophie’s Place, is part of an outreach centre treating nearly 4,000 abused children a year.

“It seemed like a natural continuation,” Shannon says at home in the TweedSimmons mansion. “We ended Family Jewels kind of abruptly so there are a lot of fans sort of wondering what we’re all doing now.”

When Sophie wondered out loud about a show that focused on the motherdaughter pair, Shannon pitched it to Force Four Entertainment. Eight episodes were produced and the show premiered in May on the W Network.

What are they doing now? To say they’ve been busy is an understatement. Gene tours with KISS and is heavily involved in production and charity work. He has also recently taken on the rapidly expanding network of ‘family-friendly rock ‘n roll experience’ restaurants called Rock and Brews — the first Canadian location is coming soon to Shannon’s hometown of Saskatoon. Shannon’s doing voice over and television work, has a hand in The Smartest Person in Canada game show and works with the Canadian Cancer Society.

Nick finished college with a degree in English and World Literature, is a writer, voice over actor and musician. Sophie

“I think there is a lot of reality TV out there that focuses on the drama and fighting; I thought maybe people would just like to see a mom and daughter being happy and enjoying life,” says Sophie. “I honestly don’t know a lot of mothers and daughters who are as close as my mom and I.” Shannon & Sophie is billed as a reality show, and for the most part, that’s true.

“Of course we know we’re being filmed,” she adds. “So we’re very conscious that whatever we’re doing is permanent. If something happens, we just deal with it, get over it and go on with life. It’s a reality show, but it’s our life,” she says.

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“Eventually, your children grow up and become smarter than you.

I don’t know how that happens! The beauty of getting older is that stuff doesn’t bother you. You just want your children to flourish and grow. I’m just glad to be a part of that.”

For her part, Sophie is nonplussed about wading into another reality show with all the television cameras intruding in a good portion of her life.

“I grew up in the entertainment industry, so having cameras around is normal for me,” she shrugs. “Yeah, it’s kind of annoying they film everything but it’s nice to have those home movies we can look back on.”

It’s clear Shannon admires and respects the woman her daughter has become, perhaps with tougher skin than she had at that age.

“For Sophie, maybe it was good to get that public humiliation out of the way early,” Shannon laughs. “I mean having parents like us, having your baby pictures and your awkward growth phase up there for everyone to see. She’s stronger than I thought she was and can handle more pressure than I probably could have at that age,” she says. “When I made mistakes when I was 24, they were private. Now you do anything and the world sees it and judges you.”

Shannon interjects, “We might not chew with our mouths open, but what you see is really what you get!”

Best friends mom and daughter have “always hung out a lot” but as Sophie is growing up and away, Shannon sees a bit of a role reversal.

“Now without the boys in it, I’ve become the idiot and she’s the smart one,” Shannon laughs. “Before, Gene was the idiot and the rest of us were smart! The juxtaposition is completely reversed and now I’m getting a taste of what he went through.”

She’s philosophical about parenting children who are adults themselves.

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As the producers wait for the show to be picked up in the U.S. and Canadian markets, Shannon and Sophie are happy to be sharing authentic lives with new and old fans.

“I’m not interested in mothers and daughters who don’t get along. I think we see enough of that on TV, and we see enough fake interactions,” Shannon says, and suddenly studies her daughter closely.

“Hey, you’re wearing my pants!” she says.

“Yeah? Well, you’re wearing my shoes,” Sophie replies without missing a beat.

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By Tonya Lambert Photos Courtesy Shawna Dwyer

By Tonya Lambert Photos Courtesy Shawna Dwyer

One hundred years ago, in 1914, a German immigrant arrived in St. Walburg, Saskatchewan. Unlike the other settlers arriving from Europe and the United States, Count Berthold von Imhoff had not come to this vast, beautiful land to farm — he came here to paint. And paint he did.

ABOVE The Crucifixion RIGHT Self-portrait of the artist, Berthold von Imhoff

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stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the Renaissance giants he sought to emulate.

Even at the tender age of 16, his artistic genius was evident in his audacious painting of the Angel of Death plucking the Imperial Crown from the head of the ailing Crown Prince. Though the prince’s fatal illness is etched into his pale face, his martial stance and the furious struggle of his stallion evince his desperate fight to stay alive. (Frederick William, who suffered from throat cancer, did live to become emperor for 90 days.) Von Imhoff received the Art Academy Award of Berlin for this painting entitled The Glory of Prince Frederick William. Despite being offered a fabulous sum of money for the painting, the young artist refused to sell. Today, this masterpiece is on display at the Lloydminster Cultural & Science Centre.

As the artist was developing his skills and establishing a career and family, the world around him was also changing — but at a rate and in a direction which von Imhoff did not like. The son of a nobleman and gameskeeper, von Imhoff had grown up on a large wooded estate on the banks of the Rhine River in Germany. He deplored the rapid industrialization that was altering the landscape and way of life. He sold his business and moved his family to the U.S., where he established a new decorating and fresco firm in Reading, Pennsylvania.

Von Imhoff is responsible

for the magnificent artwork that graces that walls and ceilings of innumerable churches throughout the province, including Sacred Heart Cathedral in Prince Albert and St. Peter’s Cathedral in Muenster.

Von Imhoff was trained to paint in the style of the Old Masters of the Renaissance. At the age of 14, he began his studies as an apprentice. After completing his three-year apprenticeship,

von Imhoff went on to study throughout Germany at Oberwinter, Halle-an-derHalle and later at Karlsruhe. Finally, in 1898, after marrying Mathilda Johner, the daughter of one of his instructors, and opening his own decorating and fresco business, von Imhoff went back to school for a final time, studying for six years at Germany’s famed Academy of Art at Dusseldorf.

This superb education, combined with an incredible amount of natural talent, produced a painter whose work

Business flourished. The artist received commissions to paint the interiors of more than 100 churches and private residences throughout the state. The von Imhoff family lived a comfortable life, entertaining on lavish scale. A keen huntsman, von Imhoff would go away on hunting trips, and it was such an expedition that took the artist to the area near St. Walburg, Saskatchewan.

Captivated by a peaceful landscape that reminded him of his childhood estate in Mannheim, Germany, the artist decided to move again, and, in 1914, settled with his wife and their seven children on a farm near St. Walburg.

There, he built himself a new studio with large north-facing windows. Here,

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he painted year-round with only a small heater to keep him warm during the long, cold Saskatchewan winters. He installed a track in the ceiling from which he could hang large linen canvases, sliding them along so that they were always positioned to best catch the sun’s light.

Here, von Imhoff created many more masterpieces. Using charcoal and canvases shipped over from Europe, he would first sketch the outline of a piece.

Next, after mixing his own colours, he would apply three layers of oil paints.

In large, masterful brushes, the subject would slowly be revealed.

In perfect perspective, von Imhoff painted scenes from European and American history, portraits of European historical figures and Native American chiefs, as well as several “still lifes” (253 of which can be seen at the Lloydminster Cultural & Science Centre). However, the majority of his artistic output consisted of religious works painted for churches of all denominations.

Painting church interiors was very important to von Imhoff, a devout Roman Catholic. He chose to do so (often free of charge) for two reasons: it made people think about spiritual things and it made them feel more at home by reminding them of the churches in Europe. The artist would travel to different communities with a collection of small painted works from which the church boards could choose. Then, he would go back to his studio and paint. He painted all the images which appear in churches throughout the province in his studio at St. Walburg except for those on a curved surface — they were painted on site.

In 1937, von Imhoff was awarded a Knighthood in the Pontifical Order of St. Gregory the Great by Pope Pius XI for his contributions to the church in the form of his artwork. It was a fitting award as St. Gregory was also known for his charity.

While the artist had started life as a welloff nobleman, he died in penury, having given away much of his wealth in the form of free artwork to churches. Indeed, at his funeral in 1939, his poor wife,

Mathilda, had to give the undertaker a painting for his services; there was no money left with which to pay him.

kept the artist’s studio and two rooms of

The descendants of Berthold von Imhoff, the painter who revived the Italian Renaissance in the churches of Pennsylvania and Saskatchewan, have

welcome to tour The Imhoff Gallery near

his farmhouse exactly as they were when the artist himself was alive. The public is St. Walburg, where a special centennial celebration was held the weekend of August 16 and 17.

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The hoTTesT spoT in Town for an EvEning out

By Melanie Furlong Photos Bobbi-Jo Knakoske

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f you haven’t been to The Shack lately, it’s time to check it out. Swift Current’s oldest nightclub has been completely renovated and restyled.

The dance floor at The Shack, the only nightclub in southwest Saskatchewan, is the hottest place to be this fall.

Proud co-owners of The Shack and its lounge, The Lobby, Lola Adrian, Dave Melendez-Duke and Andy Beattie are thrilled with the new renovations, which were completed in February. There has also been an even more recent addition of an outdoor patio on The Lobby.

Adrian says the building is two years older

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than Swift Current itself. “It’s a heritage building,” says Adrian, “built by Massey Harris in 1912, now known as Massey Ferguson, as one of its manufacturing plants. It opened as Swift Current’s first nightclub nearly 20 years ago, after nearly being demolished, and now it’s more fabulous than ever. It’s the nicest spot for an evening out in town. We’re very proud to be a part of Swift Current’s past, present and future.”

Located in downtown Swift Current, just a few blocks from the main street, The Shack is open Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. with live DJs every night. “Our DJs are great,”

says Adrian, “and they really know how to work with the crowd. If you want to make requests, you are welcome to do that; they play a lot of different styles of music to satisfy all tastes.” They know their patrons don’t always like to pay cover charges, so admission is free at The Shack before 11 p.m.

The owners are making a move to encourage a more mature crowd to come out for a night of dancing with different events such as foam parties and live bands. Every second weekend of the month, they bring in a country or classic rock band to shake things up. Some of the bands in the fall lineup include The

Johnny McCuaig Band, Bastard Poetry, and Magnum. “We expect these weekends to be very popular with a wide range of age groups,” says Adrian.

If you feel like having a quieter evening for after-work drinks or date nights, check out The Lobby’s new patio or cozy interior space. Sit back in one of their comfortable chairs by the fireplace and enjoy the intimate lounge that holds just 50 people.

The Lobby is open from 3 p.m. to 3 a.m., Tuesdays through Saturdays.

“Some people may not realize we have a nice bar menu with snack foods available until closing, in both The Lobby and The Shack, and we have “happy hours” from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. every day in The Lobby,” says Adrian.

The Lobby can be reserved in advance for private parties, as well. “We host staff Christmas parties, wedding or birthday parties… whatever our clients need. It’s the perfect spot for hosting a get-together.”

To stay updated on all the news and events at The Shack and The Lobby, check their Facebook page: www.fb.com/theshack.sc.

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ARTIST SPOTLIGHT

Peggy Worrell’s Proudflesh: The Trials, Tribulations and Triumphs of Life

By Tonya Lambert Book image courtesy Thistledown Press

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uthor Neil Gaiman once said, “Short stories are tiny windows into other worlds and other minds and other dreams.

They are journeys you can make to the far side of the universe and still be back in time for dinner.” In Proudflesh, her first collection of short stories, Swift Current writer, Peggy Worrell, invites readers to explore the world — past and present, near and far — through the minds and eyes of a variety of characters.

Proudflesh is comprised of stories that shape an individual, from everyday occurrences to extraordinary events. After putting together the collection, Worrell realized the notion of “proudflesh” was a thread that ran throughout, and chose it as the title for her book. She explains, “When I looked at the collection of stories as an organic whole, ‘proudflesh’ emerged as the central metaphor, although I did not plan that in advance. Rather than a scar, I prefer to think of ‘proudflesh’ as strength and resilience and hope. We all have disappointments and losses and painful experiences in our lives. The question is: will they make us stronger and more empathic, or defeat us?”

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stories. “Ideas are little white blossoms that float down and land on me. They are gifts… blessings really. I never search for ideas. The hard part is deciding which of my ideas to work on.”

In making her decisions, Worrell agrees with a comment made by author Ishmael Beah, “You write the story that pulls at you, the story that you feel must be told.” Worrell notes, “I felt compelled to write Modern Apparel after making the acquaintance of an elderly shop owner in Montreal, although I can neither explain nor defend the appropriateness of a farm girl of German heritage writing her story. At the other end of the spectrum, my surprise and amusement upon encountering a leprechaun in Killarney National Park inspired me to imagine a Canadian tourist having a fling with one of Ireland’s little people (in Mary had a Lamb).”

The stories we feel compelled to write often involve an inner quest, a journey of self-discovery. As director Jason Reitman stated, “The best stories are bound to address the things that confound us the most.” Worrell agrees. “I figure things out by writing about them: a woman’s sense of duty (Tres Leches), for instance, and what it would be like to be on the threshold of death (Foul Play Not Suspected).”

Worrell believes she has learned much about herself and life in general through writing the stories in Proudflesh. “I have learned that life is hard, even for privileged people. Sadness and disillusionment and resentment can pile up over a lifetime. I’m a positive person by nature. I celebrate the warm fuzzy moments, feeling loved and secure, but it’s hard for me to come face-to-face with the darkness, even in my own life.”

A theme, which recurs throughout Proudflesh, is how greatly people’s perceptions can differ, especially when viewing the lives of others. “There are many paths to knowing, including intimacy, intuition and spirituality,” explains Worrell. “We reveal different parts of ourselves to our children, our neighbours and our colleagues. And we keep a private self hidden. In my stories, the protagonists reveal their private selves to the reader.”

The characters in Proudflesh invite the reader in, to view the world in a different manner, to explore areas yet undiscovered.

Proudflesh by P.J. Worrell (Saskatoon: Thistledown Press, 2014)

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Hidden Secrets EASTEND & THE T. REX CONNECTION

By Courtney Tait

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n the spring of 1994, Tim Tokaryk, a paleontologist with the Royal Saskatchewan Museum, experienced an unforgettable moment. While prospecting with a friend along the Frenchman River Valley, he discovered the jaw of a Tyrannosaurus rex, with three complete teeth the size of bananas still attached to it. Because the jaw held teeth, Tokaryk deduced that the dinosaur skeleton hadn’t moved much after it died, so its other remains were likely nearby. “It was five minutes of total euphoria,” says Tokaryk, “followed by 10 years of pulling the animal out.”

Scotty, as the dinosaur was later named, is one of the largest and most complete T. rex skeletons in the world. Estimated to be 65 million years old, it measures about six metres tall and over 12 metres long, with a skull nearly two metres in length.

Though part of a tail vertebrae and the base of a tooth had been discovered in the same area three years earlier by high school principal, Robert Gebhardt, (who had joined an expedition of Tokaryk and his colleague, Dr. John Storer), it wasn’t possible to accurately determine which animal those bones were from. Because the jaw Tokaryk found had teeth sitting in it, he knew instantly that it belonged to a T. rex. “When teeth rot in the carcass, they often split away from the body,” he says. “Finding the toothed jaw indicates a trapping mechanism of the body.”

For Tokaryk, who has found and excavated thousands of bones in Saskatchewan, it was the discovery of a lifetime. For residents of Eastend, the town 35 km from the site, Scotty was the marquee animal they had been hoping for, putting their community on the map as a site rich with fossils that trace Saskatchewan’s history from the extinction of dinosaurs throughout the early age of mammals.

“To find a large T. rex is rare,” says Tokaryk.

“People were extremely excited.”

Dino Country Saskatchewan is known for its diverse fossil discoveries, from the first dinosaur remains found in Western Canada in the Kildeer Badlands (by Sir George Mercer Dawson in 1874) to an ancient crocodile named “Big Bert” dug up in 1991 near Carrot River. Massive water reptiles called plesiosaurs have LEFT A replica of Scotty, one of the world’s largest and most complete T. rex skeletons, stands inside the T.rex Discovery Centre. Photo Adam Crosby

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TOP Exterior of the T.rex Discovery Centre in Eastend, photo Paul Austring LEFT Young guests gather around a replica of Scotty, the Tyrannosaurus rex., photo Paul Austring RIGHT Palaeontologist, Tim Tokaryk, examines a prehistoric artifact, photo Adam Crosby

been excavated near both Herschel and Ponteix. The area surrounding Eastend was in ancient times a tropical environment suited to a variety of species, including dinosaurs. “Approximately 65 per cent of the province’s fossil resources are found around Eastend,” Tokaryk says.

A DeCADe of Digging In June 1994, the excavation of Scotty began. Over the next decade, hundreds of people, including paleontologists, students and volunteers, worked to uncover the T. rex’s remains, a task that involved not only finding the bones, but removing the hill that covered them — which amounted to 40 feet of dirt lifted by hand. “It took more than a community to excavate Scotty,” says Tokaryk. Over half of the skeleton was uncovered, while its feet, arms and one of its legs were never found.

Cleaning the bones — also a decade-long project — was completed in March 2011, and a year later, Scotty’s remains were

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shipped to Ontario to be molded and cast into a mounted skeleton.

A Centre of DisCovery Since 2013, Scotty’s full-size replica has been on display at Eastend’s T. rex Discovery Centre, along with the actual bones, which are shown behind glass. A source of pride for Eastend, the Centre was built in 2000, both through funds donated by the government and raised by residents of the town and surrounding communities.

“Everyone in Eastend was excited that Scotty was not only discovered close to town, but being kept in the area,” says Alan Howard, Eastend mayor. “The Centre has brought tourists from all over.” Operated by the Royal Saskatchewan Museum (RSM), the Centre also contains the RSM Fossil Research Station, where fossils are cared for, including removing the final bits of sediment around the bones, which then allows for the fossils to be studied.

The Discovery Centre’s “The Cretaceous” exhibit, where Scotty is displayed, includes not only the famous T. rex, but a range of fossils found in Saskatchewan from both carnivorous and herbivorous dinosaurs. In the Centre’s second exhibit “Saskatchewan After the Dinosaurs,”, models of prehistoric mammals and reptiles that existed after the extinction of the dinosaurs are featured, from a fish-eating reptile called a Champsosaurus to the “northern crocodile,” Borealosuchus.

Inspired by the site where Scotty was excavated, the Centre is built into a hill.

“People are impressed with the building, and surprised that something like this could be here,” says Daralyn Fauser, the Centre’s program supervisor. “They get a great first impression.” The T. rex Discovery Centre is open daily from May to September. touring eAstenD While Scotty is Eastend’s most famous attraction, the area offers a range of other highlights.

Mayor Howard says a popular trip for visitors includes camping at Cypress Hills or Pine Cree Regional Park and then visiting Eastend, touring the Historical Museum, the Chimney Coulee Provincial Historic Site, and the T. rex Discovery Centre. A variety of artists including writers, potters and sculptors live in the community and feature their work locally.

A nine-hole golf course on the river provides leisure for both residents and visitors. For those interested in staying in town, accommodation is available in Eastend’s award-winning campground as well as the Cypress Hotel, Riverside Motel or local bed and breakfasts. “We encourage people to visit and to locate here,” says Mayor Howard. “We’re an area that’s noted for tourism, but we also get remarks on the beautiful location, the openness of the people, and how friendly the town is.”

Though two decades have passed since Scotty was discovered, the T. rex’s impact on the community continues to grow, as more people visit Eastend to see the aweinspiring replica in person. “We have a snapshot of a moment in time 65 million years ago,” says Tokaryk. “And the best place to see it is at the T. rex Centre.”

TOP The excavation crew uncovers Scotty’s remains, photo Tim Tokaryk’s collection MIDDLE The Frenchman River Valley, where Scotty was discovered, photo Tim Tokaryk’s collection LEFT Programs Supervisor, Daralyn Fauser, helps a student complete an educational activity at the T.rex Discovery Centre in Eastend, photo Paul Austring RIGHT T.rex Discovery Centre visitors learn about dinosaurs in Saskatchewan during a tour, photo Paul Austring

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Challenging

the Channel,

Hitting the Goal and Raising Funds for Diabetes

By Tonya Lambert Photos courtesy John Chisholm

Meghan Chisholm of Swift Current is made of some pretty tough stuff. This prairie girl battled three-metre-high waves, a contrary ocean current, an upset stomach and a pool of jellyfish to be the first person from this landlocked province to swim across the English Channel — and on her very first attempt.

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LEFT Swift Current resident and accomplished swimmer, Meghan Chisholm

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he 19-year-old had a secret desire to undertake a long distance swim for several years, and in December she decided to turn that dream into a reality.

The lifeguard, swimming instructor and coach of the Barracudas Swim Club began by seeing how far she could swim in six hours. She then increased the length of her swims until, on February 28, she swam 34 kilometres — the shortest distance across the English Channel — for the first time, feeling absolutely dead tired afterwards. As the months passed, the determined and dedicated athlete continued to swim three kilometres every other day, lift weights in the gym and undertake an endurance swim every second Friday to prepare for her historic swim in July.

When Chisholm stepped into the English Channel at Shakespeare Beach near Dover, England, to attempt to swim across to France, she was following in the footsteps of the many men, women — and even children — who had done so before her (most of whom had not succeeded).

“There have been more unsuccessful attempts to cross the Channel than successful ones,” notes Chisholm. “More people have climbed Mount Everest than swam the English Channel.” The first person to successfully swim the Channel was Matthew Webb, who did the crossing on his second attempt in 1875; Gertrude Ederle was the first woman to swim the Channel in 1926.

Starting out, Chisholm knew the odds were against her. “The people in Dover were shocked to hear that I had never swum in salt water before,” says Chisholm. “I had no experience swimming in tides or currents.”

Nonetheless, she was determined to give it her best try.

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down enough for her to be able to swim towards shore, she had swam 48.4 kilometres — 14.4 more than with a direct crossing.

Eric Hartley, owner of the Pathfinder, said Chisholm swam the true English Channel, not just straight across, but diagonally from tip to tip.

Nearer the French coast, Chisholm encountered one last obstacle: rocks. Hitting her head and banging her knees, the tired swimmer rolled and crawled over the rocks, slowly making her way up onto dry land at Audresselles. With tears streaming down her cheeks and a smile lighting up her face, she triumphantly reached the French shore as the sun was setting — 14 hours and 39 minutes after entering the water in England.

A French family was on the beach and they greeted her warmly, cheering when they discovered she is Canadian. The tired but happy young woman then rode in the boat back to Dover, where she rested for a few days, before making her way down to the White Horse Pub to sign her name on the wall reserved for those who have successfully tackled the challenging Channel.

For the swim, Chisholm teamed up with the Juvenile Diabetes Association to raise money to help those with the disease. To date, they have raised nearly $10,000 and donations are still being accepted at www.jdrf.donordrive.com.

At 6:09 a.m. on July 20, Meghan Chisholm slipped into the ocean waves as the sun began to rise above the horizon. Her parents, John and Donna, and her brother, Jonathan, followed her in the boat, Pathfinder, with the flags of Swift Current, Saskatchewan and Canada proudly flapping in the breeze.

Not long into her swim, the winds picked up, blowing at between 14 and 20 knots throughout the day. This resulted in Chisholm being battered by three-metre high waves that pushed her further and further to the west and farther from the most direct crossing.

Not surprisingly, the experience did not agree with her stomach and two hours into the swim, she became sick. Quickly realizing that smaller, more frequent snacks were the answer, the swimmer stopped every half hour to be passed a high-calorie drink or snack.

Pushing on, the swimmer could hear her mother shouting and pointing at something. Looking ahead, she saw a pool of jellyfish directly in her path. Swimming through them, she persevered as their long tentacles stung her on the nose, wrist and thigh.

Hour after hour, kilometre after kilometre, the Swift Current native soldiered on towards her goal. She says it wasn’t always easy to keep going and admits she felt like giving up at times. However, she struggled on through very difficult conditions as the waves and current continued to carry her off course. By the time the wind died

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On Bulbs, Banding and Letting Mother Nature Take Her Course

By Ken A. Beattie, NPD, Ph.D.

Autumn is a season of great changes, a little anxiousness and a whole lot of work for most of us in the gardening end of things. At my house, to-do lists abound and the workload increases as the days shorten, creating the need to get it all completed before nastier weather is upon us. And so it is time yet again to plant spring flowering bulbs; with great wonder I ask, where did the bulbs from last year disappear?

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hen planting tulips, crocus, daffodils, scilla and other spring flowering bulbs, remember this — they require good drainage, in particular on Prairie soils. There is nothing that will destroy even the best of bulbs faster than heavy, sodden gumbo soils. One trick is to incorporate a mixture of kitty litter and good topsoil in the bulb beds. This strange mixture ensures good drainage, as well as a sensible nutrient level for the developing bulbs. If you are just beginning to plant bulbs, or wish to rework the soil, add a few handfuls of bone meal in as well.

Spring flowering bulbs require a rooting period before fall frost, so planting and watering them in during late September is appropriate; actually, you can plant right up until the ground is frozen, oddly enough.

Next on the to-do list is trunk banding for fall cankerworm. This process is not uncommon in the Prairie provinces; both spring and fall varieties of cankerworms are a terrible nuisance, not to mention the damage they inflict on trees. Autumn is when the sticky bands are replaced, installed or reglued. These bands are often mistaken for prevention of Dutch Elm disease, as many of the street trees are American Elm — a favourite food for both species of cankerworm. The female fall cankerworm will start to travel up tree trunks just after a good frost hits, hoping to reach the canopy to lay neatly aligned rows of eggs before the severe frost kills off her and the males.

The sticky bands are simply constructed of a strip of household insulation approximately 10 cm wide and long enough to girdle the tree trunk at chest height. This makeshift Band-Aid is then fixed to the trunk using duct tape, which comes in a rainbow of colours if you are feeling creative. Most bands are sealed with clear plastic, however any type works just fine. The sticky material can be purchased, but experience has shown that white axel grease performs well in cold weather because it doesn’t form a skin, like some other products may. Smear the plastic wrap of the band entirely, and now the trap is set.

Naturally, the band is required to be sticky in cold weather or the entire project is not successful. “Mamma” cankerworm will get stuck as she attempts to manoeuvre

over the band (she can’t go under the band due to the insulation). Ensure that you pack the band firmly against the tree trunk to fill all the crevices and furrows with insulation. The bands can be removed either in late November (weather dependant) or rejigged in the spring for the next onslaught of spring cankerworms. If you decide to refurbish the old bands from the fall, be sure the insulation is not moist and compressed.

If this is the case, it is best to replace the band(s) entirely. This process is a great fundraising idea for Boy Scouts, Girl Guides and a variety of service clubs. Our trees are banded by a young entrepreneur for only a few dollars each.

Once again, I remind all you tidy gardeners that allowing Mother Nature to put the garden to bed is still the best way. Avoid clipping, cutting, raking and virtually sanitizing your shrub and perennial beds; just leave everything there until the spring. Lady bugs, and a host of beneficial insects, find winter quarters in the detritus of your garden, not to mention tall stalks of perennials will catch snow and hold it for the season. This simple “do nothing” approach ensures your garden is well insulated for the severe cold and water will be abundant when things finally thaw. Additionally, in years of high rainfall, a scalped garden may wash away, whereas one covered with leaf litter and old stalks may not.

Enjoy the season.

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The Home Inspection: What and Why?

WHaT Is a Home InspecTIon?

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home inspection is a noninvasive visual inspection that attempts to detect the presence of home defects on a particular day and time. A certified inspector can only report and give their opinion on the visual conditions of your potential new home. An inspection is not an insurance policy, warranty or guarantee, but it can bring you peace of mind and help with important decisions.

A home inspector will report any and all issues found with the home. The inspector will look at everything from the basement floor to the roof peak, as well as the roofing exterior, structure, insulation and ventilation, electrical, heating and cooling, plumbing and interior. The report will be detailed and thorough; it is 100 per cent confidential between you and the home inspector.

A home inspector works for you, so don’t be afraid to ask him or her questions. Are you certified? What training do you have?

What kind of experience do you have? Bring up any issues or concerns you may have with the home. Getting a lot of information is priceless for both you and the inspector.

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WHy sHould you Have a Home InspecTIon? Whether you are a first-time home buyer or a seasoned buyer, a home is the largest investment you will likely ever make. It should be an exciting decision and enjoyable experience. All homes, whether they are newer or older, require regular maintenance and upkeep. Not all buyers are experienced in construction, and overlooking a serious issue could end up being a costly problem down the road.

This is why many people choose to have a home inspection prior to closing the sale; it can give you some peace of mind with your purchase.

All homes have various degrees of concerns and issues. The purpose of a home inspection is to provide you with an understanding of the conditions of the property, to educate you on your potential new home, and provide you peace of mind.

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Taking Design Build and Construction Management to

New Heights

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Silverline Construction Ltd. is in the midst of completing two of their largest, and most impressive, projects to date: Swift Current's JayDee AgTech John Deere Dealership and South West Terminal Bulk Storage Facility in Gull Lake. Chad Salter, Silverline Construction owner, says, “We're very proud to be a part of any project, no matter the size, but certainly these projects are unique.�

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he approximate 100,000-sq.ft. JayDee AgTech project consisting of three buildings has been a work in progress for more than one year. “We started working on the site in June 2013,” says Salter. “It took a lot of time and materials to prepare the 28-acre site. The building construction began in October 2013.”

The project is most remarkable for its size, with five built-in overhead cranes and a second-floor training theatre that seats approximately 100 people. “The magnitude of the project itself presented some challenges,” says Salter, “but it's on schedule for completion in December 2014.”

South West Terminal (SWT), an inland grain terminal and crop inputs business in southwest Saskatchewan, contracted Silverline Construction to build a bulk fertilizer storage building and handling system at their Gull Lake location.

Once complete, the complex will have a capacity of 47,000 metric tonnes of granular fertilizer with the building covering an area the size of two football fields. “This is a very technical project with a lot of different components,” says Salter. “We are working as a team with the owners, consultants and equipment suppliers on the design of this job; it’s a one-of-a-kind in the area.”

Monty Reich, SWT general manager, says, “We contracted Silverline Construction for this building based on their experience and performance on other South West Terminal projects, as well as the overall capabilities of the company in general. SWT has an elaborate qualification process for the selection of every subcontractor.

Silverline Construction has either met or exceeded our standards. Their performance has also been used as a model standard by which we judge other contractors.”

Reich believes Silverline Construction's performance has excelled in all categories,

Duane Smith, chief executive officer of JayDee AgTech, says, “In the early stages, we were very concerned with the selection of our contractor, given the size of this project. Our limited knowledge of the building process could have made this a daunting project, but Chad has helped navigate us through all aspects.

He has presented alternatives to us, described why things needed to be done a certain way, and has been very prudent on sticking to our budget.”

Smith has also been impressed by the Silverline Construction team. “Chad’s team has been very professional on site,” says Smith. “Leon, the site superintendent, is on top of project details and the staff and trades are focused on quality work. We have had no regrets with Chad. His knowledge, attention to detail, followup and budget management has been everything we had hoped for.”

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including customer contact, safety, adherence to schedule, calibre of supervision, quality of materials and workmanship.

“Silverline Construction has been willing to perform extra work at reasonable pricing while continuing to meet critical deadlines in very fast-paced projects,” he adds. “Most compelling is the depth of support from the entire company. All employees speak the same language of dedication, commitment and customer care.”

An inter-provincial journeyman carpenter by trade, Salter grew up with a passion for the construction industry. His father, Gerry Salter, was also a long-time general contractor. “I've always enjoyed the construction industry; as a child, I was always looking for a hammer and some nails,” he says.

“To execute these types of projects requires a strong team consisting of the owner, consultants, office support staff, field leadership, quality sub-trades and committed on-site trades people,” Salter adds. “As a group, Silverline Construction is deeply committed to meeting the owner’s requirement, expectations and providing value.”

Silverline Construction Ltd. is a general contractor specializing in commercial, agricultural, industrial and multi-family residential construction. Their services include design build and construction management services.

Silverline Construction Suite 1 - 1505 Chaplin St. W. Swift Current 306.773.8567 chadsalter@silverlineconstruction.net TOP LEFT Chad Salter, owner (photo by Bobbi-Jo Knakoske) PHOTOS ON RIGHT BY Layla Baird

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EXPERT ADVICE Changes for Investors and the Investment Industry Fees have long been a sticking point for investors, and are a major justification for the use of online trading or investing accounts, which should be used for savvy or informed investors — not those looking to simply “save a buck.” Many sales representatives at financial institutions will generalize low fees as a key reason to utilize their services or funds versus investment advisors or other firms.

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major shift is on the horizon for the Canadian investment industry when CRM 2 (Customer Relationship Model) is fully implemented by summer 2016. The goal is to heighten investor awareness through increased disclosure of investment fees and performance.

This will create some “ah ha” moments for investors who are largely unaware of the total costs of mutual funds, bonds or other investment options simply because the fees or commissions are embedded in the products. Canadian investment fees have often been “out of sight, out of mind.” Investors don’t see the fees which are simply deducted from investment performance. It’s always easier to hear 2% in fees rather than $5,000.

It is important for investors to keep a few key points in perspective through this transition. Fees are a reality we pay for goods and services; undoubtedly, some fees are unjustifiably high and CRM 2 will help reduce or eliminate those problems.

But consider that the Canada Pension Plan Investment Fund manages $220 billion on behalf of Canadians with an investment fee of 1%. The Saskatchewan Pension Plan manages approximately $365 million for investors, with investment fees of approximately 1%.

The Calgary Foundation is a philanthropic organization in Alberta with roughly $700 million and investment costs of approximately 1%.

These are very large accounts in relation to a personal RRSP or TFSA. Also, consider that a guaranteed investment certificate or term deposit doesn’t have a fee, but there is certainly a cost to locking one’s money in for five years at rates equal to inflation.

Secondly, investors need to remain aware of their investment performance and their financial planning and financial goals. I recently met with a couple who were looking to invest a substantial amount after selling their business. The “sales pitch” they received from the sales representative at their financial institution

for their retirement nest egg was based entirely on fees, that the representative was a salaried employee and a 4% return of capital dividend. There was little discussion about financial planning, asset allocation, income protection, estate planning or investment education.

Instead, a comprehensive plan provided significant peace of mind and lower fees than that “low fee” proposal because of factors such as asset allocation, investment tools and account size. An investment solution may be “low fee,” but if performance is lacklustre with no other planning or educational benefits, there is definitely more to consider.

We are entering a period of enlightenment for investors. CRM 2 will compress investment fees — which is good for investors — but don’t be fooled by fear mongering or misleading information.

Keep your eye on performance, service, and maintain a solid understanding of the way you are investing and why.

The Patenaude Schafer Group has been proactively preparing by using transparent fees and providing many second opinions for investors wondering about fees on their mutual funds or wanting peace of mind with their retirement income plan. For a no-obligation review of your retirement strategy, investment portfolio and investment fees, call our team today!

The opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect those of National Bank Financial. National Bank Financial is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of National Bank of Canada. The National Bank of Canada is a public company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (NA: TSX). National Bank Financial Wealth Management is a member of CIPF.

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Enhancing Business through Social Entrepreneurship

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Katrina German, CEO and co-founder of onestory.com. And they often are — when choosing between similar products, 55 per cent of people are more likely to buy the one with added social benefit.

“The goal of any business is to make money. Companies that are innovating to improve their bottom line while improving the environment or the lives of people should be rewarded,” says

“There is a fundamental shift that is starting to emerge in North American markets. People want to support companies and causes that are contributing to society,” says German.

Confirming the importance of this trend is the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize awarded

hat if we could change the world and build a world-class company at the same time?

Canadian company OneStory is leading a movement to educate people on a new form of innovation.

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to Muhammad Yunus, who exemplified what can be accomplished by marrying business principles with social ventures.

Internet based, with users around the world, OneStory is a relatively simple platform with far-reaching effects. German and Dale Zak started with the idea that they could make capturing seniors’ stories easy for their families.

“As we thought through the business model for this idea, we realized that there is nothing more powerful than a story to create change. So we created a platform for people to easily tell their stories for others to learn from. It’s perfect for causes, small business, individuals and corporations,” explains German.

“There is no doubt that the OneStory app gave us a huge spike in impressions during our campaign.” #YYCisOpen “Nowadays we are trying to change many things all around the world in order to make the world a better place. Telling stories is a great way of getting into people’s hearts.”

Halifax Hub “This project [with OneStory.com] exceeded our expectations in terms of the videos created and the value to the students.

Not only did we create a powerful learning experience, we also created videos that the public can learn from.”

Jacqueline Helman, Saskatoon Public Schools representative

With the technical savvy of Zak, whose last app was created for the United Nations, and the marketing wisdom of German, who was nominated for a national DigiAward for social media strategy in 2013, OneStory grew quickly.

They have launched several campaigns, which have reached millions of people and through which hundreds have contributed their voice, such as Women in Technology, Ask or Tell Us a Love Story and Thank a Teacher.

Also of note is that German is amongst only three per cent of women who are founders in the technology industry. Well aware of this reality, German, who has also shared her stories on OneStory, says it can be used to encourage other women and young people to get involved. “This is my passion,” says German. “OneStory gives people a voice.”

People can share their story or access stories on the Internet at onestory.com. The mobile phone app makes it easy to capture stories on the go — anywhere and anytime. Free for the user, people use OneStory to create unique wedding videos, tell an isolated story and gather video content for activism. But it’s widely used by businesses as a tool to gather client testimonials. Conferences are also a large market for OneStory as people are gathering material for social media from speakers and attendees before, during and after the event.

Businesses using OneStory recognize how contributing to society can benefit their bottom line. German and Zak began by realizing everybody has a story and asking how they could leverage those stories to create change. Now, German says, “We have created a tool that anyone can use.”

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Reflecting a Life

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t Parkside Memorial, owners Ryan Cappelle and Erin Kinney know more and more families are seeking a service that reflects the person they lost. “It’s more of a casual reflection of that person’s life, and families are wanting a service that is more upbeat and true to that person’s character,” explains Cappelle.

Parkside Memorial has been serving Swift Current and area since 1982 and has focused on serving families with compassion and professionalism for more than 30 years. “We feel honoured to be chosen by families to look after their final arrangements, and it is that

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trust placed in us that we don’t take for granted,” says Cappelle.

Cappelle and Kinney have aimed to provide contemporary, personal and professional services to families ever since they took over the business 14 years ago. Cappelle spent time in the Canadian military, pursued education at Minot State University in North Dakota, and then decided to take up a career in funeral service. He has been in the funeral profession for almost 20 years.

Meanwhile, Kinney grew up in the community of Eyebrow, Saskatchewan, and was raised on the family farm. “I was

interested in the funeral profession ever since I can remember and decided to pursue it right after I completed school.”

Kinney has won numerous awards for academic excellence in the funeral profession and has been at Parkside for 16 years.

Funerals today are constantly evolving as families look for services that meet their needs in an ever-changing society. “A lot of funeral services offer very traditional packages, but we want to facilitate what people want for their loved ones,” says Cappelle. “Families will give us an idea and we put it together so they won’t have to stress about it.”

Cappelle and Kinney offer families ideas and options on how to best meet their needs when trying to deal with the loss of a loved one. At Parkside, there is no such thing as a wrong way to memorialize a loved one, and they are there to help families find the best path. “We like to look at ourselves as facilitators. Our role is really to be there and give families all available options, from traditional funeral, memorial service, graveside service, memorial teas or perhaps a celebration of life service that has no formal service, but rather is a party in memory of their loved one,” says Cappelle. “When people call us after a death has occurred, our focus is to be with them each step of the way to try and ease the stress and confusion of planning a service during a difficult time.”

Cappelle and Kinney also research new products such as biodegradable urns, which are filled with tree seeds so a tree grows and new life begins. “It’s to

celebrate and memorialize the loss of a loved one,” Cappelle states.

Parkside provides the largest funeral chapel in the city with seating for 170 people. This gives families the option to have services here if they do not have a church they belong to. They will also arrange services in any church or facility or any cemetery.

“We encourage people to discuss preplanning their final arrangements with family or calling us to arrange a free consultation to find out all of your options and pick up a planning guide,” adds Cappelle.

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The New Amphibious Vehicles:

L uxurio u s Fun a n d ExcitE mEnt

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American inventor, Oliver Evans, developed the first known self-propelled amphibious vehicle called the Orukter Amphibolos in 1805 — although it’s since been disputed whether it successfully travelled over land and water under its own steam.

Fast-forward more than 200 years and there’s not much to be disputed now.

Amphibious bicycles, ATVs, cars, buses, trucks, military vehicles and hovercrafts can be seen cruising through deserts, gliding over lakes and sometimes even submerging under water.

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hen you think of amphibious vehicles like, for example, hovercrafts, The Jetsons theme song may play in the back of your mind alongside a futuristic blinking sound. However, while George Jetson’s amphibious vehicle can fly through space, the ones currently being developed and used are a little more down to earth.

One of the most successful forays into the development of amphibious vehicles is California-based WaterCar, which established itself as a company to watch in 1999 for developing and marketing amphibious vehicles. “Growing up in southern California I was always involved in this kind of industry,” says WaterCar founder, Dave March. “We looked at the Second World War amphibious vehicles, which were real slow and realized we could do something better. We saw an opportunity.”

For March, what started out as a personal challenge to build the world’s fastest amphibious vehicle, turned into a successful and exciting career. “We weren’t really sure whether people would be interested in what we were doing,” says March. “No one has been very successful in the past, but once we started, people were really receptive to it.”

March says when they began developing their first model, millionaires from around the world continuously approached WaterCar looking to purchase their own amphibious vehicle. March has even taken a deposit from the Prince of Dubai. “We became overwhelmed by the reception,” he says. “We were doing it more for fun than anything else.”

However, March stresses that attaining a level of reliability and maintainability that was consistent with WaterCar’s standards and those of its prospective buyers was of the utmost priority. “Our team was adamant that we wouldn’t sell a product that we wouldn’t purchase ourselves,” says March.

After 14 years filled with successes and failures, it was in 2013 that the amphibious model, Panther, achieved the quality, reliability and maintainability March was looking for. “Each Panther is a custom-built vehicle,” says March.

In January 2010, March broke the Guinness amphibious speed record with WaterCar’s Python model. “I was driving,” recalls March, “and I was both excited and concerned because no one had ever gone that fast. We used a tremendous amount of caution.” March says the Python model reached speeds from 150 to 200 mph and looking back, he says, “I eventually became comfortable with the high speeds because once you get out there, it’s really cool. I can’t express what it’s like every time you drive one of these models.”

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WaterCar broke new ground when it came to developing amphibious vehicles.

It boasts a dozen different models that can go off-road, above water and even cruise down the highway. Models like the Turnkey Minus, which is a Panther package and includes everything you need to cover for land and water, is one of those vehicles. According to WaterCar’s website, all one has to supply is a new, rebuilt or a used Honda 3.5 or 3.7 V-TEC Engine and a 091 VW bus Transmission, along with your choice of custom paint and design. March says companies often reach out to WaterCar to market their brands in a unique way to pique consumers’ interest. “It’s definitely unusual, but it’s a great marketing piece of interest.”

While the military has used amphibious vehicles for years, it’s become more of a fun and exciting luxury novelty for those closer to a large mass of water. “Our models can keep up with other boats in the water,” says March. “You can even go water-skiing.” WaterCar’s Python model (a price tag of $200,000) used to break the Guinness record, reaches speeds of up to 60 mph in the water with a Dominator Jet and Corvette engine.

March says he was surprised by the various ways clients used their models.

“It’s been used in many ways we hadn’t even envisioned,” he says. “It’s very convenient for people who have an island and use it to travel to and from, as well as on land.”

Many clients also carry the models on their yachts when they encounter ports with restricted access. For those looking into purchasing an amphibious vehicle, the Panther is currently offered in three states of completion: Rolling Chassis, Turnkey Minus and Complete Custom.

However, please note, the Complete Custom version may be a challenge or impossible to license and register for street use in some states or provinces.

Visit watercar.fountainvalleybodyworks. com/ for more information.

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he racing bug has bit a third generation of the Schultz family from Swift Current.

Rayce Schultz hit the track at “Speedy Creek” for his first race on the weekend of June 14-15. At nine years old, Rayce is the youngest racer in the area and the only junior dragster in the city.

in the 1970s before giving it up to raise a family and run an autobody shop in the city. Then, in 2006, the Swift Current Drag Racing Association track opened across the road from his acreage. For a year, Ron resisted getting behind the wheel to race again, but eventually the urge grew too great and, together with Cory, he transformed a car he owned into a racing car.

bigger engine for their race car. When the father and son team wanted to purchase a second race car, Cory’s wife, Janet, didn’t like the idea. “She said no more money was going to be taken out of the house and put into a race car, so I didn’t take the money home first!” chuckles Cory, whose wife has since embraced the family sport with as much enthusiasm as her husband.

Draggin’ the Line

Following in the footsteps (or tire tracks) of his dad, Cory, and grandpa, Ron, Rayce has grown up surrounded by fast cars and the thrill of the race. Grandpa Ron raced

About a year ago, the Schultzes received a A year later, the duo did some autobody phone call from their friends, the Viponds, work for a friend in exchange for an even

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he racing bug has bit a third generation of the Schultz family from Swift Current.

Rayce Schultz hit the track at “Speedy Creek” for his first race on the weekend of June 14-15. At nine years old, Rayce is the youngest racer in the area and the only junior dragster in the city.

Following in the footsteps (or tire tracks) of his dad, Cory, and grandpa, Ron, Rayce has grown up surrounded by fast cars and the thrill of the race. Grandpa Ron raced

OppOsite Rayce Schultz and his mother, Janet

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in the 1970s before giving it up to raise a family and run an autobody shop in the city. Then, in 2006, the Swift Current Drag Racing Association track opened across the road from his acreage. For a year, Ron resisted getting behind the wheel to race again, but eventually the urge grew too great and, together with Cory, he transformed a car he owned into a racing car.

bigger engine for their race car. When the father and son team wanted to purchase a second race car, Cory’s wife, Janet, didn’t like the idea. “She said no more money was going to be taken out of the house and put into a race car, so I didn’t take the money home first!” chuckles Cory, whose wife has since embraced the family sport with as much enthusiasm as her husband.

A year later, the duo did some autobody work for a friend in exchange for an even

About a year ago, the Schultzes received a phone call from their friends, the Viponds,

who were on a trip to Edmonton. “They had found a junior dragster,” recalls Cory, “and wanted to get it for Rayce to drive — and later their own daughter, Hayley.” At first, Cory wasn’t sold on the idea of his son racing at such a young age. After much consideration, Cory and Janet decided to become co-owners of the car and let their son, who loved the idea of racing, begin to drive after his eighth birthday.

Practically destined for the track, Rayce loves speed and has reached 57 m.p.h. in races. “It’s your reaction time at the start of the race that is most important,” explains Rayce. “My fastest start was .005 seconds.”

Cory laughs, “We came across the name Rayce while watching a competition on TV. We loved the name and decided whether our baby was a boy or girl, the name would be Rayce. Since day one, it has been a fitting name for our son, who is either going 100 m.p.h. or is sleeping.”

Rayce receives lots of support from family and friends, as well as his sponsors: CS Inspections Ltd., Eliminators Car

Club, Integra Tire, Nodge Mfg. and PDQ Autobody. Says the young driver: “If I didn’t have my sponsors, I wouldn’t be able to race. Also, without the help of our friends, Dustin and Shelley Vipond, this wouldn’t have been possible.” He adds, “My mom goes to the starting line with me to start the engine.” His grandpas stand midway along the one-eighth-mile track in the event of an emergency, while his grandmas await him at the finish line.

“I wear a fireproof suit and helmet,” states Rayce. “Safety first — it is better to be safe than sorry.”

The first junior dragsters were built in New Zealand, where they were initially raced in 1988. The design for a junior dragster is based off the fastest, top-fuel racing cars; it is basically a scaled-down version of the full-size speedsters. Rayce’s dragster is just over 12 feet long with a highly modified 5hp Briggs and Stratton motor that runs on alcohol and can achieve speeds greater than 60 m.p.h. in 660 feet. It sports a beautiful metalflake retro paint job in green, tangerine

and gold. The driver’s name, including his nickname “Hollywood”, is painted along this side.

Rayce competes in the IHRA (International Hot Rod Association) races in Saskatchewan, Alberta and Montana in a season extending from the end of May to late September. The young driver enjoys travelling to different places to compete and likes being able to drive a car. He says none of his friends believed him at first when he told them he was going to drive a car in races; even after they saw him race, they still couldn’t believe their eyes. Now, other young people in Swift Current are getting interested in the sport.

“I love racing,” exclaims Rayce, the youngest member of Phat Boyz Raycin.

“My grandpa and my dad race. My dad has been racing for over 10 years. I am going to keep racing for 20, even 50 years!”

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on the Cutting Edge

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ooking toward the future may be Henry Klassen’s mantra for Klassen Autobody Ltd. Already in the works for this fall is an indoor heated drive-thru estimating station for customers to have their vehicle inspected in comfort, without enduring any of those nasty weather conditions.

“We continually update our building and equipment, and further our education because it’s crucial to repair vehicles correctly and safely,” says Klassen, who started the business almost 34 years ago.

Klassen grew up on a farm that was also

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home to Community Auto Repair; shortly after high school, Klassen opened his own autobody shop, having learned the trade from his dad.

“Our first building was much different than what we have now. It had two repair bays and one paint booth. We soon expanded to two locations in Swift Current,” says Klassen.

In 1991, Klassen Autobody Ltd. moved to its existing location, which is now the largest autobody shop in Swift Current.

In 1998, they added additional floor and office space. In 2011, Klassen Autobody

expanded again with another addition and two brand-new, environmentally-friendly downdraft paint booths with bake ovens.

Klassen says they specialize in collision work — which is what the staff is best trained for — as well as hail-damaged vehicle repairs. With 10 people on staff — all educated in autobody repair — it’s no wonder Klassen Autobody was named the number 1 autobody shop in Swift Current in a “Best Of” competition. “It was an honour to be nominated as the best,” says Klassen. “Quality workmanship is our number 1 priority,” he adds.

OPPOSITE PAGE Wes Hastings (detailer) CLOCKWISE FROM MIDDLE LEFT Lamuel Mushariwa (sander); Mike Koethler (blocking); Henry Klassen (owner); Beth King (office manager)

Klassen Autobody offers windshield and glass replacement on all types of vehicles. They provide professional baked-on paint jobs, which ensure the maximum durability and gloss of the paint, in their two Ultra Plus 1 Performance Paint booths. They use PPG Global environmentally-friendly paint, and offer a warranty on their work for as long you own your vehicle.

Through a state-of-the-art KJ Magna Rack frame machine, they are capable of

pulling frames on all makes of vehicles.

They also have six bays with a Body Loc floor pulling system used for unibody structured vehicle repairs.

Klassen Autobody accepts all insurance claims and is SGI-accredited. They also offer free estimates by appointment. “We want to make sure customers continue to trust in our expertise,” says Klassen. “We have over 30 years of experience. Quality workmanship is what we expect of ourselves and deliver to our customers.”

For more information, or to schedule your free estimate, contact Klassen Autobody Ltd. Today.

Klassen Autobody 730 Cheadle Street West Swift Current 306.773.5901 klassenautobody@sasktel.net www.klassenautobody.com

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