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f e at u r e n e i g h b o u r h o o d P. 4

On the cover Pg. 8

Jared Cowen of the Ottawa Senators is concerned with the threat of a NHL lockout. file Photo

ta b l e o f c o n t e n t s

INVENTORY — 2

READ MY BOOK — 14

NEIGHBOURS — 4 We tour Saskatchewan’s newest city with Lori Morphy

CITY NEWS — 15

FASHION YXE — 6 COVER — 8 NHL stars Jared Cowen and Tyler Bozak enjoy their off-season homes in Saskatchewan MUSIC — 12 The versatile Ben Winoski Project SPACES — 13 The Toffelmire’s green thumb pays off in this garden

WHAT MOVES YOU — 16 A Tiburon with a story MEET MY PET — 17 A dog proves why she’s man’s best friend PARENT TO PARENT — 18 What would you tell your daughter if she said she was fat? CROSSWORD AND SUDOKU — 19

DAY TRIPS — 20 Edna Manning recommends a stop at Meacham’s Hand Wave Gallery EVENTS — 22 OUTSIDE THE LINES — 24 Each week Stephanie McKay creates a timely illustration meant to please children of all ages SHARP EATS — 25 Get down to Regina for the Great Saskatchewan Mustard Festival WINE WORLD — 27 A gin made for martini lovers

The eastern edge of Martensville. Bridges photo by Andrew Spearin

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Locatio n: Martensville is located about 20 kilometres north of Saskatoon’s city centre on Highway 12.

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Centennial Drive is the western edge of Martensville and hosts many of the city’s businesses. BRIDGES PHOTO BY ANDREW SPEARIN

Neighbourhood Tour Guide By Jeanette Stewart Lori Morphy grew up in Martensville, and when it came time to start a family she returned to the booming bedroom community. The city of Martensville is only eight kilometres north of Saskatoon and is home to a growing number of people attracted to the small town feel and short drive to the city. “It’s just a good place to live. Definitely a really good place to live for families,” she said. Morphy and her husband Jody recently bought a home and welcomed their first child, two month old Anthony. Morphy is enjoying all the amenities the small city has to offer a new mom.

Q: How long have you lived in Martensville? A: I moved to Martensville in 1987 and then I actually left and went to university in Saskatoon and then in Edmonton. I came back in 2009. Q: What brought you back? A: It was such a nice community growing up and it’s very family oriented. We knew we wanted to buy a house and start a family. It’s so close to Saskatoon that we love the convenience of it and it seemed like a really good fit. Q: Was it more affordable than buying a house in Saskatoon? A: Absolutely. We bought our house two years ago. It was definitely more affordable. The space that

you can get and the lots that you can get in Martensville compared to Saskatoon was definitely a big part of our decision as well.

Q: What aspects of the city appeal to you? A: I like that you can walk everywhere in Martensville. You can get your groceries, you can get your mail, you can go to the park. You can pretty much just walk, you don’t have to drive your car, although we still go to Saskatoon for the big stuff. Certainly we like that everything is walkable. We love the parks and the green space out here. There’s lots of good trails and things like that. Q: What’s your favourite part of the

neighbourhood? A: I think my favourite spot is probably Kinsmen Park. There’s lots of walking trails and lakes and there’s an ice cream shop in the middle of the park. It’s just a good, relaxing little piece of green space in a pretty busy town.

Q: How has Martensville changed over the years? A: I think when we moved to Martensville originally, there was probably half the population. The population has definitely grown over the years. We became a city a couple years ago. That was a big change. I think the development is probably one of the biggest parts. All the new houses that are going up. The schools are expanding.

They’re all getting additions put on to them, and they just approved a big addition for the high school. They’re going to be building a junior high in the next few years here. That’s a big change, and lots of new business development in the last couple years. We got our first Tim Hortons last year. We’re getting Dairy Queen, Second Cup. A new medical centre is going to be in the works in the next little while, which is awesome. And just tons of businesses. Lots of little niche business. There’s a used clothing store for children and maternity. A baby store. There’s lots of little shops that carry unique items and stuff like that. It’s not the big box stores you see in the malls and Saskatoon, it’s lots of little unique shopping.

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Our first traffic lights are being installed right now in Martensville. Safety is very important to us and the intersection coming off the highway is notorious for traffic accidents. I think it is great that we are taking steps to not only make it safer but easier for the commuters traveling to and from Saskatoon every day. The lights will be fully functional any day now.

Q: What do you think it is that draws people to Martensville? A: I think it’s that small town feel, but being in close proximity to pretty much everything that you need. It’s so quick to get to Saskatoon to shop or pick up all those little things that you need, but Martensville has everything if you need it right away. It’s got a nice small town feel to it. Everybody’s really friendly and you get to know your neighbours. Q: Would you change anything about Martensville? A: I don’t know if I would change anything but I would certainly encourage people who

are new to Martensville to really take in the community. There are a lot of residents that just sleep in Martensville and work in Saskatoon and so they just commute and they don’t get out and enjoy the community. They don’t get involved in programs or in volunteering. They just kind of sleep here and go to work. They don’t really get out to know people.

Q: Is there a lot of things to do in the community? A: There’s tons of community stuff. Our recreation department with the city has tons of recreation programs for all ages, which is awesome. We have a library, we have our Community Access Centre that runs tons of community programs, which is another draw for lots of families. They have mom and baby programs and homework club for kids in elementary school to get homework help. They do all kinds of family literacy stuff. A resource centre, that sort of thing. There’s just tons and tons of opportunities. You’re never bored, which is really good when you’re a stay-athome mom.

Lori Morphy with her two-month-old son Anthony in Martensville. Bridges photo by Andrew Spearin

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1. For construction worker Derek Setchell, weekend outfits are all about comfort. The utilitarian kilt he received as a gift makes for a traffic stopping outfit. “It’s a different style. I don’t mind jeans, but they’re hard to find,” he said. Walking around Broadway on a Saturday led several people to ask him about the kilt, which looks a little different than the traditional highland garb. “I’ve had six people ask at least.”

1. Sunglasses: Zellers. 2. T-shirt: Canadian High Five. “My mom actually got it for me when she was down on a Caribbean cruise.” 3. Kilt: “My mate bought it for me when he was down in Seattle from Utilikilt. Really, it’s just comfortable.

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Kitty Bespalko has always been intrigued by fashions of the past. Since childhood, her grandmother has fostered her fashion sense. “She would give me hats to wear and just looking at pictures of her when she was young, she seemed so glamorous,” said Bespalko, who works as a hair stylist in Fort Qu’Appelle. For the past eight years, she’s dressed in a “period correct way,” emulating 1940s fashion with the help of second-hand stores, estate sales, eBay, Etsy and her own sewing ability. “I just really like the esthetic of that time period and I think it flatters my figure,” said Bespalko. “I’ve got hips that are 10 inches larger than my waist so it’s hard to find modern clothes that fit right and I just like to feel a little bit glamorous every day.” That said, she does wear jeans on occasion.

1. SCARF: Silk scarf from Value Village. 2. EARRINGS: A gift from her husband Joel. 5.

4. Engagement ring: “He proposed to me in Victoria right on the weir.”

3. TOP: Heyday Vintage online. 4. PURSE: Regina Antique Mall. 5. SKIRT: Homemade from Value Village fabric.

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Obviously, I hope to play. Any player always wants to play. — Jared Cowen

N H L p l ay e r s i n t h e o f f s e a s o n

Home is still sweet for NHL stars

Ottawa Senators’ defenceman Jared Cowen works out in his off-season home of Saskatoon. Bridges Photo by Andrew Spearin

By Andrew Matte You can take a hockey star out of Saskatoon, but you can’t take Saskatoon out of a hockey star. Ottawa Senators defenceman Jared Cowen, known for his height and ability to snatch the puck away from the NHL’s biggest offensive threats, spent most of this sum-

mer enjoying his new house in the Bridge City. The purchase was more than a way to be responsible with his money. It also cements his plan to spend summers in his hometown, regardless of where he’ll be in his NHL career. “It was a good investment,” the 21-year-old says during a break from his regular workouts at Saskatoon’s Next Level Training Centre. “I’ll be

spending every off-season here anyway, so it just made sense.” It’s not clear when Cowen will return to work, however. The NHL and the players’ union continue to butt heads over how hockey profits are shared among players and team owners. “Obviously, I hope to play. Any player always wants to play,” says Cowen. “But for now, I’ll be heading

back to Ottawa in the first week of September to start skating and get ready.” The dispute revolves around a proposal by team owners to reduce the players’ share of profits to 46 per cent from the current 57 per cent. An undisclosed counter-proposal was all but ignored by team owners. It’s feared the puck won’t drop on the 2012-13 season if a deal isn’t

made by the current contract’s expiry date of Sept. 15. Recent warnings by NHL president Gary Bettman, who says he is serious about a lockout, aren’t leaving NHL fans optimistic. Cowen doesn’t follow the intricacies of the talks but is hopeful a lockout can be avoided. “I don’t follow it as much as some guys do. Like everything else, it’s a business.”

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Sometimes when I go out, people recognize me. It’s weird to have random people ask me how I am like they already know me. They ask me how I am doing. Or they’ll ask what is going on and they don’t tell you who they are. It’s weird. — Cowen

Jared Cowen of the Ottawa Senators walks down the players’ tunnel during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Place in Ottawa last April. File Photo

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This summer saw plenty of firsts for Cowen. 2011-2012 was his first full season in the league, though he didn’t log as much ice time as he would have liked. The Senators’ season ended in April after the team lost to the New York Rangers in the opening round of the playoffs. As soon as the playoffs ended, Cowen took off to Cancun. During the summer, he visited his uncle outside

Saskatoon. Cowen keeps a horse there which he got as a Christmas present. Coaches will be calling on Cowen to log more ice time this year after the team traded fellow defencemen Matt Carkner (New York Islanders) and Filip Kuba (Florida Panthers). The plan is for Cowen and Sergei Gonchar to be a strong second line of defence behind stars Chris Phillips and Erik Karlsson, as well as newcomer Marc Methot. “I’ll be playing more minutes.

And I like that because I am used to playing more minutes,” said Cowen. “Last year was a weird year because I haven’t played that few minutes in quite a few years.” Coaches used Cowen sparingly last season to allow the young, lanky defenceman time to improve his game and get stronger to better battle for space in front of the net and fight for the puck in the corners. Before coming to the Senators, he was known as an elite defenceman

who played an important role for Team Canada, bronze medal winners at the 2010 World Junior Championship in Regina. Before that, he played in six seasons with the WHL’s Spokane Chiefs. Cowen was picked ninth in the first round of the 2009 NHL draft. But the future is what Cowen has his eyes on. Following coaches’s orders, he plans to spend plenty of time in the gym and on the ice. He believes there isn’t one area where he

needs to improve but rather hopes to become a more well-rounded player. “It’s difficult to not have big expectations. I expect my coaches to have higher expectations of me,” he said. Balanced training is all-important — improving speed but not at the expense of strength. “You can overlook things easily because what happens is that you focus on one thing and then other things get missed. You need to be wary of that.” Continued on Page 10

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(Tyler Bozak) and his brother rolled up their sleeves and got in there and did a great job. I love those little reminders because he sees the world from a different view all the time. But I got my camera and took a picture of them doing it. — Mitch Bozak

When he returns to Ottawa, he knows he’ll also be returning to off-ice challenges. Being a millionaire hockey player in Canada’s capital city means he’s sometimes unable to be anonymous. “Sometimes when I go out, people recognize me. It’s weird to have random people ask me how I am like they already know me,” says Cowen, who is slated to earn $1.2 million in the 2012-13 season. “They ask me how I am doing. Or they’ll ask what is going on and they don’t tell you who they are. It’s weird.” ■

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Mitch Bozak wanted to make sure his millionaire son hadn’t become too insulated from a world where regular working folks need to keep an eye on their budgets. That’s why Bozak recruited Tyler, a Toronto Maple Leafs centre, to join his older brother Justin for summer renovations at the cottage. Tyler wondered why he was being asked to help install insulation at the cottage when it would have been easier to hire someone. “I told him that this is the way we still need to do things around here,” said Mitch “He and his brother rolled up their sleeves and got in there and did a great job. I love those little reminders because he sees the world from a different view all the time. But I got my camera and took a picture of them doing it. I made sure of that.” Bozak is proud of the way his son has carried himself in the high-pressure, high-stakes world of professional hockey. Bozak says he and his wife Karon’s work to raise two responsible sons have helped Tyler not just make the NHL but remain grounded despite the hazardous distractions that come with being a wealthy sports celebrity in one of the most hockey-crazy cities in the world. “He’s our son first. So if he were playing senior hockey in Flin Flon, we’d be in the stands watching him,” Bozak said. Bozak had no professional hockey aspirations when he introduced his sons to hockey as kids and built an Lshaped rink in the backyard. “When Tyler started to skate, it wasn’t about making the NHL or anything like that. It was just a great

sport that taught them life skills,” he says. “Tyler would skate for hours and hours on the backyard rink. It was a weird shape but it didn’t matter to him and it didn’t matter to me.” Today, Bozak still occasionally struggles with the reality of his son’s success. “When I see him facing off against (Sidney) Crosby or (Alex) Ovechkin, I need to step back and realize that it’s real.” ■

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The labour dispute and potential lockout is a reality Tyler Bozak doesn’t want to face. The 2012-13 season is the final year of Bozak’s three-year contract, which means he’ll be an unrestricted free agent next year and the Leafs and other NHL teams will look closely at his success on the ice. “It’s a business. So stuff like this is going to happen. But I can’t predict which way it’s going to go. As a player, you don’t want to miss any time whatsoever. I want to play. But in the same sense, you want to be fair,” he says. “I want to have a really good season this year and then see what happens. The free-agent market is pretty crazy, so it’s impossible to predict what’s going to happen,” he says, adding he hopes to remain in Hogtown. “I love playing in Toronto. It’s the place I want to be.” Bozak accepted a hockey scholarship at the University of Denver after playing for three seasons in the B.C. Hockey League with the Victoria Grizzlies. After his first year playing for the University of Denver Pioneers, NHL teams started calling with big-money offers. But Bozak and his family decided that he wasn’t ready to join the NHL ranks. After his second season in 2009, more offers came, this time from two dozen teams of the 30-team NHL. Bozak believes he needed the time to work on his skills before he arrived at the NHL full time at age 24. “I am so happy I went the route I did. If I were a top 10 pick, I probably wouldn’t have gone the route I did. I was a late bloomer. I didn’t get drafted, so school was something I could fall back on,” he said, adding that playing fewer games as a university student meant he was able to practise a lot.

Toronto Maple Leaf Tyler Bozak in Regina. Bridges Photo by BRYAN SCHLOSSER

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Toronto is an amazing place to play. When you are winning, it’s unbelievable. But it’s a tough place to play when things aren’t going well. I try to avoid reading the papers. — Tyler Bozak

“For me, I was able to work out all week. And I was practising a lot, touching the puck a lot so I was able to spend a lot of time on my game.” Bozak joined the Toronto Maple Leafs organization, playing for the Toronto Marlies of the AHL before joining the Leafs full-time for the 2010-11 season when he scored 15 goals and 17 assists. Last season, he had 18 goals and 29 assists. While there are better-paid players on the Leafs — defencemen Dion Phaneuf earns $6.5 million a season — Bozak’s salary is respectable. He earned $1.6 million last year and is slated to earn $1.4 million in the 2012-13 season. This summer, he’s been hitting the gym hard and working out with other NHL players in the Denver area, where Bozak bought a house some years ago. He splits the off-season between Regina and Denver, where he golfs as often as time allows. “There are nice courses here. I just head out to the mountains and play as much golf as I can and hang out with my buddies. I try not to Tweet as much about my golf as I used to. I get ripped too much about it from my friends.” Since May, he’s spent most of his time between the rink and gym at the campus of the University of Denver. “We have ice time whenever we need it. And the skating is good. There is a good group of talented players here,” says Bozak. Players who have joined him on the ice this summer include former Pioneer and Colorado Avalanche player Paul Stasny, Colin Stuart of the Buffalo Sabres, Mark Stuart of the Winnipeg Jets, Marek Svatos of the Ottawa Senators and goalies Richard Bachman of the Dallas Stars and Peter Budaj of the Montreal Canadiens. Bozak says he’s always enjoyed the pressure that comes with playing where winning is the focus, as was the case at the hockey-crazy University of Denver. “Toronto is an amazing place to play. When you are winning, it’s unbelievable. But it’s a tough place to play when things aren’t going well. I try to avoid reading the papers.” He says going out in public is sometimes difficult in Toronto. “I get noticed when I’m walking

Tyler Bozak #42 of the Toronto Maple Leafs celebrates a goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins on January 31, 2012. File Photo

down the street by the fans who are all very passionate. But when you are losing, it’s tough. I’m sure it’s tough in any market, but in Toronto, it’s heightened,” he says, adding the fans are usually more supportive than they are negative. “It’s a sold-out rink no matter what night we’re playing. So it’s always nice to know that you have that little boost from the fans. It’s nice to know that everybody is cheering for you. Even when we’re on the road,

it’s crazy to see all the jerseys in the crowd all around the NHL.” Bokak was able to spend most of June in Saskatchewan, where he stayed with his parents in Regina, visited relatives in Moose Jaw and golfed with friends. He went to the gym a lot. And he worked with Regina power-skating coach Liane Davis. Bozak acknowledges that his ability to perform under pressure and avoid big-city distractions comes from his upbringing. He knows he

was brought up well and wouldn’t be going to work at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto if it weren’t for his parents. “Me and my brother were given the right opportunities at the right age. My parents definitely still keep me humble.” He was also careful to make the right decisions when it came to handling his finances. “It’s all about common sense for me. I bought a nice house here so I

see that as an investment. I try to be smart with my money,” Bozak says. “You have to look forward. The reality is that it could end at anytime. You have to be smart about what you get. You want to have money saved up for when your career is up.” As for what his plans might be if the NHL season is cancelled, he has no answer. “If we don’t play, I really don’t know what I’ll do. That is a decision I’ll have to make.”

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Guitarist works on many projects

When it comes to playing the guitar, Ben Winoski is all about versatility. BRIDGES PHOTO BY BRYAN SCHLOSSER

By Andrew Matte Ben Winoski understands the value of versatility. That’s why the Regina guitar player is so busy playing at weddings, holding guitar workshops or taking The Ben Winoski Project to a growing number of public gigs. He started out as a preteen guitar player learning heavy metal riffs from his skateboarding pals while also studying the intricacies of classical guitar. Today, the 35-yearold is an accomplished music teacher and performer who earns a living playing Latininfluenced music for any event, whether it’s a reception in need of a single guitarist playing background music or a big event in need of a large band. “In recent years, I have found that my music can be expanded or contracted to fit the size of the group or the size of the venue.

And it still retains the main idea of the music,” Winoski said during an interview at Sawchyn Guitars where he’s both a customer and a part-time employee. “But recently, we’re leaning toward more public shows. At a lot of the private shows, people come up to me and ask, ‘when can we see you play?’” The evolution toward Latin-inspired music began as a matter of economics. Playing instrumental music in local pubs and restaurants over the years, he slowly discovered a demand for Latin sounds. One of his first gigs was playing dinner music at the Copper Kettle; then more restaurants and eateries learned of Winoski’s versatility — the University of Regina, the Hotel Saskatchewan and Casino Regina among them. Whether it is playing during a reception at a wedding or for a private function on the patio of a condo, Winoski can

accommodate. Even at weddings, he can do simple music as people arrive, perform during the ceremony itself or provide music at the reception. “What works for me is that I can play by myself or hire musicians as need be depending on what the demands are,” Winoski said. “People don’t really have to like our band to like our music. They just need to like this sort of music.” Born in Yorkton in 1977, Winoski moved with his family to Regina before returning to New Brunswick when he was 10. Soon after that, one of his new friends was bragging about playing the guitar. “I got incredibly motivated by that. I figure that if he’s only been doing it a week or two, I could do that too,” Winoski said. He’s played ever since, sometimes in metal bands with his chums or learning on his own. “It grew in both directions at the same

time. I loved playing heavy metal music with my buddies but I also loved playing acoustic guitar by myself.” By Grade 10, he’d moved back to Regina and continued to evolve as a musician. Some time after that, he moved to London, Ont. in hopes of finding more work and opportunity in music. He discovered that he could play in front of a crowd and, in 1999, released his first CD of instrumental acoustic guitar music. By 2001, he’d had enough of Ontario and returned to Regina where he’s continued to work in music, whether as a member of the now-defunct heavy metal band The Orchard or as a music teacher at Long & McQuade. Winoski performs next at an all-ages show on Sept. 15 at Sawchyn Guitars, 2132 Dewdney Ave. Winoski plans to open for himself — he’ll play a solo acoustic set before the Ben Winoski Project takes the stage. Tickets are $20 and are available at Sawchyn Guitars.

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By Jeanette Stewart Who? Lynda and Tim Toffelmire What? Their garden. Where? Saskatoon’s Lawson Heights. When? The couple has lived in the neighbourhood about 30 years. Why? Lynda Tofflemire has always been a green thumb. “Even since I was a kid I’ve enjoyed it. We lived in the Yukon for five years too. There you can’t grow tomatoes and things if you don’t have a greenhouse. I’ve always had a greenhouse, longer than just living here,” she said.

How? “I’ve worked at it since I’ve been here. I’ve sort of dug up more grass as time goes on.” Toffelmire’s husband Tim builds structures for the garden, such as their combined greenhouse and shed and arbours that support grapes and roses.“I have an area in the house where I often start a few. I often start my own kohlrabi, and I usually start my own tomatoes. Sometimes I just look at trying something different.” Though she’s created a few different seating areas, Lynda doesn’t spend much time lounging in their backyard. “Most of the time I’m doing things. I don’t spend a lot of time sitting around.”

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come from Austrian-ruled territories and Canada was at war with Austria. It was also a time of widespread unemployment. Suddenly people who’d been welcomed to Canada as industrial workers and farmers were no longer so welcome. I tried to imagine life in the camps. My novel takes place in Banff National Park. In summer the men lived in tents at the base of Castle Mountain and built the first Banffto-Lake Louise highway. In winter they lived in bunkhouses in Banff and worked on everything from clearing snow off the streets to building nine new holes for the Banff golf course. My story follows a young man, Taras Kalyna. A blacksmith and a brilliant horse trainer in the old country, he comes to southern Saskatchewan to find his love,

I’m a Saskatchewan writer of fiction and drama. Blood and Salt is my fourth novel. My book recreates one of Canada’s forgotten stories. During World War I, Canada locked up over 8,000 people in camps from British Columbia to Nova Scotia. These camps have been called “Canada’s Gulags.” The majority of the prisoners were Ukrainian immigrants. The government had labelled them “enemy Barbara Sapergia aliens,” because they’d

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Eco-challenge helps students sharpen science skills By Jeanette Stewart When teacher Dave Hall found out about the Canon Envirothon, he knew he wanted to be involved. “The Envirothon makes science education real,” said Hall. The Regina teacher was one of the first educators to jump on the project in 2007, recruiting a team of his students from Luther College High School. This year his team finished first in the Saskatchewan Envirothon and travelled to Pennsylvania to take part in the North American Canon Envirothon challenge with a team of five students. Each year more than 500,000 students take part in the Envirothon across the United States and Canada. This year Hall’s team placed 30th overall and fourth out of the Canadian teams in attendance. The program is a lot of work, but Hall says it rewards students with knowledge and experience in environmental and sustainability science and natural resource management. “I think my goal is that they will take what they’ve learned and apply it in any profession. Sustainable use of resources crosses every profession now, from building to biology to medicine,” he said. Last year the students had to create a plan to properly retain stormwater to prevent flooding and reduce soil erosion in new residential areas. Hall said it’s great to see students engaged in real life problem solving. Each team member studies throughout the school year to become an expert in one specific area, such as soil, forestry or water quality. The team then takes part in a trail test and prepares an oral presentation during the final three-day event. The co-ordinators of the event believe the annual competition primes students for the environmental challenges of the future. “They are the next generation. They are who is going to be in charge of the environment when we all retire,” said Lis Mack, the Envirothon co-ordinator and manager of Partners for the Saskatchewan River Basin, the organization that supports the event in Saskatchewan. The Saskatchewan competition is held each May in a different location each year. Student teams begin to prepare at the start of the school year. This year’s competition will be held at Redberry Lake, Sask., between May 26 and 28. Registration for the Saskatchewan Envirothon opens Sept. 20. Interested students or teachers are encouraged to visit www.saskriverbasin.ca.

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Q: When did you buy it? A: In December. It’s a 2008 and it’s a 2.2 litre.

For 19-year-old Brandon Sastaunik, the recent purchase of a 2008 Hyundai Tiburon comes at a bit of a crossroads. After getting some financial help from his family in years past, Sastaunik has already been through two vehicles. But he plans to take far better care of his new Tiburon than he did his old Sunfire and Colbalt, partly because he’s paying the entire cost of the vehicle himself. His family is still helping out a little — his dad lent him the money.

Q: What do you like about your Tiberon? A: I like the interior. It’s black. And it has an upgraded sound system in it. And it’s just a great car over all … I like the transmission. I can drive it in automatic and manual, and I like that.

Q: How did you find this car? A: I got a call from a salesman who said this car had just come in … We were looking at a Honda Civic before but when I saw this one, I loved it … I went to take it for a test drive and I decided this was it. I don’t need to look any more.

Q: How much was it? A: I paid $15,000. Q: How does that price compare to the other vehicles you’ve owned? A: My first car, I paid $5,000. My second car, I paid $7,000. I was helped out on those two. But for this car, I wanted to do it on my own and see if I could take care of it better than the first two. So I am just doing payments now.

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Q: What kind of cars have you owned? A: My first car was a 2003 Pontiac Sunfire GT. It was rank. It had turbo and air intake and subs. It had balls. Then I had a 2007 four-door Cobalt. It was an alright car. It did the job. Q: What happened to them? A: I totalled the Sunfire. I wasn’t being the best driver and I pulled the emergency brake on Rochdale Boulevard and my wheels locked. I hit the curb and I snapped my axel in half. That wasn’t very fun. And the Cobalt, the engine started on fire while I was driving one day. It was kind of scary. I just pulled over and called the fire department. Q: What do you know about the car’s history? A: All I know is that it was a lady who had a child and needed a new car. When I got it, it only had 23,000 kilometres on it. So for $15,000, it was a steal.

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Dog defended owner during break-in By Ashley Martin One night in February, Crystal Palmer was at home in her basement suite when she heard a loud bang upstairs. She knew someone was breaking in. “I could hear the place being trashed, somebody being chased around, yelling and screaming,” said Palmer. While on the phone with the police, the noise upstairs quieted. “I thought, ‘Well maybe they’re leaving, maybe they’re filing out.’ Then my door got kicked in and there was a man standing in my doorway, black ski mask on, black outfit.” It was then that her Collie Lily — normally so friendly that Palmer calls her “the Walmart greeter of the dogs” — became uncharacteristically defensive.

Q: What happened next? A: I screamed and my dog literally just jumped at him, she just ran at him. Seeing a big dog coming at him, he just decided to go, so he went running back down the hall and up the stairs and she ran after him and chased him up the stairs. I think she kind of panicked at that point, so she went running down the street and I saw my (neighbour) upstairs go running out his front door, all bloody down his back and shoulders, and I just went back into my place and hid in the closet until the police came. They went out looking for my dog and they didn’t find her that night. A nice family actually found her the next morning and took her in. They saw my number on her tag and called me and I went and picked her up. I went and stayed at a friend’s after filing the police report, all that chaos. She’s a very friendly, happy dog, so it was a little surprising to me that when I needed her, she was there for me, but she was and I’m very thankful that she did what she did. Q: Did Lily change after the break-in? A: The only major change that I’ve

noticed with her since that happened is she’s a little bit more on alert. I’d actually taken her back to the place where I was living when I was packing up and moving out and if there were people upstairs walking around, she got a little bit nervous hearing them if they were moving around. Then in the new house, the people upstairs, if their grandkids come, those little boys sound like a herd of elephants up there. She gets a little bit nervous hearing that noise because I think it kind of reminds her of the noise that she heard before the break-in happened.

Q: How did you first get Lily? A: There was an ad on Kijiji for her; some people were looking to find a new home for her and they had told me they had rescued her from not a great situation. She was almost a year old when I went to look at her (three years ago), and a bit spoiled but I fell in love with her face. I had put down my last dog about six months before I got her. My last dog before her had a tumour and had to be euthanized and that was very heartbreaking for me, but six months without a dog was tough, having always had a dog. It wasn’t just me who wanted another dog, it was actually my cat who loves dogs and was very, very lonely after her friend had passed. When I brought Lily home, my cat Bailey’s expression was, ‘You got me a dog! This is great!’ She was just so happy and she went and tried to lay down next to Lily and Lily looked at her and was like, ‘What is this cat doing?’ Bailey’s a Siamese, but she’s got to be the biggest marshmallow of a cat you’d ever meet. She doesn’t have a mean bone in her body. Within a day of getting Lily, they curled up on the bed next to each other. I assumed they were friends. Q: Where do you and Lily walk? A: I take her around the neighbourhood a lot. We’ll go around the lake at Wascana. We don’t go to the dog park unless it’s winter . . . because

Crystal Palmer with her Collie Lily in Regina. BRidges photo by Don Healy

she likes to run in the slough; she’s got long hair and gets smelly and gross. We like going out to Wascana Trails

and hiking out there. I go to Saskatoon quite frequently and we love the off-leash dog parks in Saskatoon, because they’re along the river and

they go for miles. I put a sheep bell on her when I take her hiking because then I can hear her; she has this loud ‘ding ding ding’ as she moves.

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Each week Bridges, in connection with SaskatoonMoms.com, gathers advice from parents to share with other moms and dads. This week we asked:

What do you do if your preteen daughter says she’s fat?

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Getting omega-3s without mercury can be tricky Omega-3 fatty acids and mercury, both found in fish, appear to have opposite effects on heart health, according to a northern European study. Researchers, whose conclusions were published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, looked at data from more than 1,600 men from Sweden and Finland to find that men with high levels of mercury in their body had an increased risk of heart attacks, while those with a high concentration of omega-3s had a lower risk. Fish are considered part of a healthy diet, but the balance between potential risks and benefits from the two compounds is not clear. Researcher Maria Wennberg said that while the study can’t clarify cause and effect, there are ways to get fish oil naturally without getting a lot of mercury too. “Fish consumption two to three times per week, with at least one meal of fatty, nonpredatory fish (such as salmon) and an intake of predatory fish not exceeding once a week can be recommended,” Wennberg, of Umea University in Sweden, told Reuters Health by email. Predatory fish such as shark, swordfish, kind mackerel and tilefish are at the top of the marine food chain and for that reason concentrate mercury from the environment in their tissues. The heavy metal is known to be toxic to the nervous system, especially in fetuses and children, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency warns women of child-bearing age

and children against eating predatory fish. The men in the study submitted hair and blood samples to measure their mercury and omega-3 levels, as well as information on their health and lifestyle. The average mercury level among the Swedish men was 0.57 micrograms per gram of hair, and more than twice as high in their Finnish peers. Swedes, however, had higher levels of omega-3s than did Finns. The researchers found that men with at least 3 micrograms of mercury per gram of hair had a somewhat increased risk of heart attacks compared with men with 1 microgram per gram, although they didn’t calculate the exact risk. But this only held true if the men also had low levels of omega-3 fats. For men with more of the fats, it took higher levels of mercury to see an increased heart attack risk, suggesting the two compounds might have opposite effects on the heart. The results don’t prove that the high mercury levels were responsible for the increased risk of heart attack, merely that the two are linked. Dariush Mozaffarian, at the Harvard School of Public Health in Boston, said that other factors such as less education among those with high mercury levels could also be at work. Previous studies by Mozaffarian, who was not involved in the new work, did not show a link between mercury and heart attacks, but that research involved mercury levels much lower than in the current study. (Reuters)

“Since I have a young daughter, I’m sure this may come up at some point. If she ever said something like this I would first ask why she thought that or where did it come from and address the situation. Then reinforce her confidence and self-esteem. I’m hoping that by the time my daughter is that age, she will have loads of confidence and self-esteem already. And that she will not fall for what others think she should look like, but know she is amazing just as she is.” — Alysia Czmuchalek “My daughter is not old enough to be aware of different shapes and sizes of people, nor her own body type, and I am not looking forward to when she does! However, I do have a friend dealing with this type of situation with her preteen, and we have had many in-depth conversations over it. What I would do: First, I would try to figure out where this was coming from, why she was saying this, then reassure her that she was perfect the way she is. Finally, I would tell her no matter what size a person is, as long as they are nice/kind/etc., they are still beautiful!” — Bridget S. “Thankfully, I have never had to experience that conversation. However, my daughter and I have had several conversations over many years about size, weight, eating habits and staying physically fit. Today, as an exercise therapist, she still lives that lifestyle and strives to help others achieve their healthy goals in life. One of her dreams is to complete a half-marathon this year. With all her hard work and training, I know she’ll be in the top half. Yes, I am a proud mama.” — Judy S. “I think you have to talk to her about why she thinks she’s fat. Did someone say something to her or is she comparing herself to someone? A preteen’s self image is so important because if they have a poor perception of themselves, it can lead to a lot of problems down the road. This is a very fine line because I believe that it is important to teach our kids the importance of a healthy diet and exercise without having them obsess about it. Everyone’s bodies are different

and they have to learn to embrace what they have so they are comfortable in their own skin.” — Nikki Melnyk “I said that to my mom (when I wasn’t). She realized it was a self-esteem issue. She joined me up at her gym and took me with her every morning before school. She had her Mary Kay consultant over to make me up. She purchased the make up and taught me to use it. I thought that was pretty cool! She also at that time started taking me out on a one-on-one hot chocolate date weekly, so we could ‘talk’ about anything I wanted to privately. (Can you tell I was trouble?) I just share because as a mom now, I want to follow in some of the excellent steps she started with my own kids.” — Chantelle Marie Scott “I think one on one dates with teenagers/preteens is key. Also, telling them straight out that they are beautiful and to respect themselves and love their bodies.” — Amber Dawn “I tell my daughter she is perfect the way she is, but if she feels that she wants to feel better about herself we can incorporate more healthy food into our meals and play outside more! She is eight, tall, and slim but I understand her feelings because I always thought I was fat too. I started gaining around the age of eight and had no idea what to do! Luckily I can remember how low my self-esteem was and can empathize with her feelings regardless if she is overweight, underweight or somewhere in the middle. Little girls (and boys) need to be taught and told over and over that there is no perfect body or person in this world but to respect themselves and others no matter what size they are.” — Alanna Coffey “For me, what’s just as important as talking to my daughter is setting a good example. If she sees me obsessing about what foods I eat and how I look, it won’t matter what I tell her. Growing up, my mom always told me I was beautiful no matter what. But she always thought she was fat and was very strict about what she ate. Guess what I thought?” — Brenda Thompson

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Gallery showcases unique Saskatchewan work By Edna Manning

For 30 years the Hand Wave Gallery in Meacham has provided Saskatchewan artists and craftspeople with a consistent marketplace for their products. June Jacobs, founder and owner, currently carries the work of about 60 artists. She is also an accomplished fibre artist. “I’ve never had a problem finding work to market. I have covered the gamut in terms of people who are making a professional living, have a provincial, national and international reputation, as well as the part-time hobbyists,” she says. When Jacobs started the gallery in the late 1970s, there were no other product-based art galleries in the province. With her experience and skills in home economics, public relations, design and display, Jacobs felt the time was right for her to open a gallery. The village of Meacham, located on two highway tourist routes, would provide the needed exposure. Because of her association with the Saskatchewan Craft Council she already had contact with many artists. She rented a small building in the town and opened her doors in May 1982. The building changed owners and in 1986 Jacobs moved to her current location. She started offering solo, duo and group exhibitions. “I had about 45 to 50 artists at the very beginning — it was a pretty good representation.” Today the gallery almost runs itself. Jacobs says the longevity of Hand Wave can be traced back to three main ingredients: promotion of quality work, encouraging creative and innovative work and maintaining an ethical business relationship with artists and patrons. “I have a great deal of respect for Saskatchewan artists. For many it’s more than a hobby, it’s a livelihood. They are independent entrepreneurs

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— self-employed people in the community, many of whom purchase their materials locally. I feel it’s important to foster that way of life,” Jacobs says. Patrons are able to view and purchase one-of-a-kind, quality handcrafted items not found in the big box stores. Customers can choose from a huge selection of pottery, woodwork, textiles, glasswork, metalwork and mixed media. Artists are very conscious of the quality of work they put out, but they’re also driven by artistic expression. Jacobs says it’s also important that we recognize and support the ‘artist’ in everyone’s life. “When we look at society from an archeological point of view, what is it that represents an advancement of a society? It’s those artifacts that remain, whether it’s ceramics, textiles, glass or metal. That’s how the development of a society is recorded. We have a wealth of artists in all of those media.” Jacobs has always had a love for textiles, although she’s also played with ceramics, wood and mixed media. Today, as a fibre artist, she works predominately as a felter. “I have a body of functional, wearable giftware and apparel that pays my bills and allows me to experiment with the more sculptural work, such as wall hangings and vessels.” All of her items are individually designed and finished. She often incorporates quilting and embroidery techniques into her work. Jacobs co-ordinates the Artisans’ Fine Craft Market, held annually in Saskatoon. It is an upscale market where artisans can connect with the

customers on a one-to-one basis in a pleasant, relaxed environment. Its mandate is to facilitate the marketing of quality-made crafts produced in Saskatchewan on a non-profit cooperative basis. The Artisans’ Fine Craft Market will be held November 23 to 25 at TCU Place. For more information, visit www.artisansask.ca. Admission is $5. Upcoming exhibitions at the Hand Wave Gallery are: Sures 2012 featuring the work of Jack Sures, a Reginabased ceramic artist with an international reputation. Sures 2012 goes from Sept. 14 until Oct. 31. Wrappings

will feature the work of textile artist Madeleine Walker and goes from Nov. 2 until Dec. 20. The Hand Wave Gallery, located at 409 — Third Avenue in Meacham is open from Thursday to Monday. Summer hours are: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. from May 1 to Sept. 30; winter hours are from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. from Oct. 1 to Dec. 31. For more information, visit www.handwave.ca or call June Jacobs at (306) 376-2221.

(Counter-clockwise from top) June Jacobs, owner of the Hand Wave Gallery in Meacham; “Aux Trois Magots” by Charley Farrero; “Twitter” by Bonny Houston; “Blue Bison” by Paul Lapointe Photos by Edna Manning

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Tuesday, September 11

Thursday, September 6

Karaoke Deathstar The Fez, 834B Broadway Ave.

Mama B and Freight Train Crackers Restaurant and Lounge, #1-227 Pinehouse Dr.

Open Mic Lydia’s Pub, 650 Broadway Ave.

Mahogany Frog w/ The Switching Yard Amigos Cantina, 632 10th St. E.

Wednesday, September 12 Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone Dakota Dunes Casino, 204 Dakota Dunes Way, Whitecap SK

Roots Series: Krief w/ Castle River The Bassment, B3-202 Fourth Ave. N.

Purity Ring w/ Evian Christ and Headaches Amigos Cantina, 632 10th St. E.

ThunderRiot w/ Conky Showpony The Fez, 834B Broadway Ave.

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Friday, September 7

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Riff Raff Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave. Jazz Diva Series: The Jazz Singers Fundraiser The Bassment, B3-202 Fourth Ave. N. Manitoba Country Music Showcase: Keith & Renee w/ Jerry Sereda, Del Barber and Kyla Cederwall Amigos Cantina, 632 10th St. E. CCMA Rock’n Country Cabaret Prairieland Park, 503 Ruth St. W. 3 Pack +1 Army & Navy Veterans Club, 359 First Ave. N. Doug Boomhower McNally Robinson, 3130 Eighth St. E. Donnie Anaquad & Company Toon Town Tavern, 1630 Fairlight Dr. Lavagoat w/ Skull Fist and Chronobot The Fez, 834B Broadway Ave. JoMama Stan’s Place, 106-110 Ruth St. E.

Canadian Country artist Johnny Reid will be one of the feature performers at the CCMA awards Sept. 9 at Credit Union Centre. File Photo B.C. Read Somewhere Else Pub and Grill, 2605 Broadway Ave.

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Saturday, September 8

Sunday, September 9

Riff Raff Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave.

Harry Startup Nutana Legion, 3021 Louise St.

Jazz Diva Series: The Jazz Singers Fundraiser The Bassment, B3-202 Fourth Ave. N.

Root Series: Songwriters Circle w/ Dean Mctaggart The Bassment, B3-202 Fourth Ave. N.

Ministry of Zen The Fez, 834B Broadway Ave.

Canadian Country Music Association Awards Show Credit Union Centre, 101-3515 Thatcher Ave.

3 Pack +1 Army & Navy Veterans Club, 359 First Ave. N. Nguyen Dinh McNally Robinson, 3130 Eighth St. E. Harry Startup Nutana Legion, 3021 Louise St. JoMama Stan’s Place, 106-110 Ruth St. E.

Blues Jam Vangelis Tavern, 801 Broadway Ave. Tonight It’s Poetry Lydia’s Pub, 650 Broadway Ave. Monday, September 10 Joshua Cockerill [Animal Parts] Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave.

Mendel Art Gallery Today is the last day to see the 75th anniversary exhibition of the Saskatoon Camera Club. Showing until September 16 are Edo, featuring historical art from Japan’s last Shogun age; Where It’s At, highlighting recent acquisitions to the gallery’s permanent collection; and Artists by Artists, displaying works by Biliana Velkova and her mentor, David LaRiviere. Submissions will be accepted for the eighth Annual Members’ Show & Sale on Monday, September 10, from noon to 8:30 p.m. Visit www. mendel.ca for details on participating. The Mendel, at 950 Spadina Crescent East, is open 9-9 daily. Admission is free. SCYAP Gallery Until Sept. 6 at 253 Third Ave. S. Alveolus by Kathryn Trembach, featuring Candice Grosenick. A series of macabre still life photos. With a painting inspired by photos from Candice Grosenick’s Playing Dolls series. Sept. 10 to 29, We Needdi Graffiti III. A collaborative art show featuring local urban and graffiti style artists. A reception will be held Sept. 14, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. The Gallery, Frances Morrison Library Until Sept. 6 at 311 21st St. E.

Monique Martin: Evince. Holding books and reading written words on paper influenced this series. With new technology making page-turning obsolete, has the tactile experience of reading, changed forever? The Gallery at Clay Studio Three Until Sept. 8 at 3-527 Main St. In-store pottery demonstrations and prize draws during the Broadway Street Fair. Pottery pieces by local artists. St. Thomas More Gallery Until Sept. 14 at 1437 College Dr. Recent photographs by Michael Cuggy and Otto. A closing reception will be held Sept. 14, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Paved Arts/AKA Gallery Sept. 14 to Oct. 20 at 424 20th St. W. Every Line & Every Other Line, works by Bruce LaBruce, Cathy Busby, Brendan Fernandes, Suzy Lake and Arthur Renwick. An opening reception will be held Sept. 14 at 8 p.m. A public discussion will be lead by curator J.J. Kegan McFadden and artist Cathy Busby, Sept. 15. Affinity Gallery (Saskatchewan Craft Council): Until Sept. 23 at 813 Broadway Ave. Silk paintings and soft furnishings by Susan Clark von Saskatoon. Botanical works, drawing inspiration from gardens and flowers. SCYAP Gallery Sept. 10 to Sept. 29 at 253 Third Ave. S. We Needdi Graffiti III, A collaborative art show featuring local urban and graffiti style artists. A reception will be held Sept. 14, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Handmade House Showcase Gallery Until Sept. 29 at 710 Broadway Ave. Miniatures with Stitchery and Beadwork by Margot Lindsay. Parkridge Centre Through September at 110 Gropper Cres. Works by the Q art group. Artists include Patricia L. Clarke, Lorraine Greenwood, Marlene Hamel and Joan Van Impe.

Centre East Galleries Until Oct. 21 at The Centre at Circle and Eighth. Photography by Scott Chapman of Lithic Images. Western Development Museum Until Oct. 27 at 2610 Lorne Ave. S. Two Views, a collection of photographs by renowned photographers Ansel Adams and Leonard Frank. Pacific Gallery At #204-2750 Faithfull Ave. Scenes of playing children by Katerina Mertikas. Also enjoy a summer sale of 30 per cent off all Bernie Brown framed prints and 20 per cent off of custom framing.

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Le Choeur des Plaines Season Thursdays starting Sept. 6, 7:30 p.m., at L’École canadienne-française, 1407 Albert Ave. Sing and socialize in French with director Michael Harris and pianist Rachel Fraser. For information call Rachel at 343-6641 or Jean at 343-9460. 10th Anniversary: Arabian Nights Sept. 14, 6 p.m., at Rae-Dawn Arabian farm, highway 16 and Boychuk Dr. Hosted by Murray and Shirley Popplewell. The horse shows runs from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Glamour and fun for the whole family. An authentic show with Canadian and U.S. National Champion horses. Horses are presented by Claudinei Machado, one of the top horse trainers in the world. With food and refreshments, special attractions, live music and farm tours. Please RSVP by Sept. 7 to Murray or Shirley Popplewell at (306) 241-1199 or spop@ rdarabians.com. Canadian Country Music Week Sept. 6-9 in Saskatoon. Events include CCMA seminars, songwriters’ cafe, new artists’ showcase, free fanfest and all-star band awards. For information visit potashcorpcountrymusicweek2012.com.

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EVENTS Broadway Street Fair Sept. 8, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Broadway Avenue. Hosted by the Broadway Business Improvement District. Featuring live music, vendors, artists and dancers. Includes a sidewalk sale, silent auction and children’s activities.

and swing dance every Tuesday evening through Sept. 25 (weather permitting). All skill levels and ages welcome. Beginner lesson, 7-8 p.m. Dancing. 8-10 p.m.

#S P O R T S Special Olympics Saskatchewan – Saskatoon 2012 – 2013 season Sept. 6, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at Grosvenor Park United Church, registration. Line up on the lawn, not on the pathway. Parking only on the roads around the church. For information call 934-2402 or email special.olympics. stoon@sasktel.net.

Country Gospel Breakfast Buffet and Concert Sept. 8, 9 a.m., at Smiley’s Buffet, 702 Circle Dr. E. Presented by the Country Gospel Music Association. Featuring The Trudels with Erik Paquette. International Literacy Day Celebration Sept. 8, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Saskatoon Farmers’ Market. Hosted by the Saskatoon Literacy Coalition Inc. Features cake, entertainment, public speakers, literacy activities and a book donation. Help promote literacy in the community. Brain Boogie: Positive Steps in Motion Walk-a-thon Sept. 8, register at 10 a.m., walk begins at 10:30 a.m., at the Saskatoon Field House. Hosted by the Saskatchewan Brain Injury Association. Choose between the indoor track or an outdoor 3 km route. A barbecue will follow the walk. Culture Day in the Park Sept. 8, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., in Dr. Seager Wheeler Park on Richardson Rd. Hosted by Westview Heights Community Association. With entertainment, children’s activities, face painting, an art show and presentations. Labour and Learn Sept. 8, 9 a.m. Meet at the Robin Smith Meditation Garden and adjoining Heritage Rose Garden at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo. Come help keep a beautiful public garden looking its best. Bring insect repellent, tools and gloves. The gate keepers will let you in for free if you tell them you’re there to work on the gardens. Everyone welcome. For information call Bernadette at 343-7077.

Live Thoroughbred Racing Sept. 7 and 8, 7 p.m., at Marquis Downs. An exciting, jam-packed season of thoroughbred racing. With jockeys from Trinidad and Jamaica.

The public is invited to see multi-national award winning Arabian stallion Bey Ambition at Arabian Nights. SUPPLIED PHOTO Saskatchewan Perennial Society semi-annual plant exchange Sept. 9, 1 p.m., at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo hall (next to the main parking lot). Bring perennials (please mark with name and growing conditions) from your garden and/or a desert to share. Fall bulbs also available for sale. A members-only event, but memberships can be purchased at the door for $10. Saskatoon Bahá’i Community Centenary Commemoration Sept. 9, 2 p.m., at the Sheraton Cavalier. ‘Abdu’lBahá, the son of the founder of the Bahá’i Faith and its appointed leader from 1892-1921 made an epic nine-month voyage across North America in 1912 after his release from 55 years of exile and imprisonment in the Middle East. His visit to Montreal (Aug. 30 to Sept. 9, 1912) encouraged what was then the only Bahá’i community in Canada to expand across the country. Admis-

sion is free. For information call 244-5166 or visit www. saskatoonbahai.org. 2012 CCMA Awards Sept. 9, 3 p.m., at Credit Union Centre. A review of a year in country music. With performances and appearances from country superstars. University Chorus Season Sept. 10, 6:30 p.m. registration, Quance Theatre in the Education Building at the U of S. Classical singers of all ages are invited to join the chorus. No audition is necessary, but the ability to read music is required. Sectional rehearsals begin at 6:55 p.m. and full rehearsals are at 7:30 p.m. every Monday evening. You do not need to be an alumnus of the university. Registration for one semester is $70 and a full term is $100. Swingin’ on the Saskatchewan Sept. 11, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., at the River Landing Amphitheatre. A group of volunteers with Saskatoon Lindy Hop offer a free beginner lesson

Auto Clearing Motor Speedway Round #13 Racing & Street Stock Invitational Sept. 8, 6 p.m., at Auto Clearing Motor Speedway, Hwy 12 north. Street Stock Invitational: Thunder Stocks, Local Legends. Texas Scramble Sept. 22, 10 a.m., at Wildwood Golf Course. Hosted by The Royal Canadian Legion: Nutana Branch #362. Play 18 holes and enjoy a supper. Entry and ticket purchase deadline is Sept. 11. Supper booking deadline is Sept. 19. Visit www.nutanalegion.ca.

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Mustard more than yellow condiment By Jenn Sharp Each autumn for the past several years, foodies in the know have gathered at Regina’s Willow on Wascana for a unique experience. This years’ family friendly event promises to be the best of them all. And you don’t have to be a gourmand to appreciate it. The Great Saskatchewan Mustard Festival will be held September 16, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Willow’s patio. Up to 22 chefs from across Saskatchewan (Kevin Dahlsjo is even making the trek from Prince Albert) will showcase their mustardincorporating culinary skills. Each will prepare his or her own unique, small tasting dish inspired by prepared, powder and seed mustard. Expect the traditional mustard accompaniments, like pork and bacon, and some new twists like fish, lamb and maybe even dessert. “People are starting to think about different things that go well with mustard,” says event organizer Malcolm Craig. Craig, who is the executive chef at Beer Bros. Bakery and Cuisine in Regina, will be one of the judges for a fun best-of-show type competition. It is $10 to sample as many of the chefs’ creations as you care to try. That’s a pretty cheap gourmet meal. Voting for the People’s Choice Award will set you back another $10. Bring the kids too because they can paint with mustard in the free children’s area, while listening to the Pile O’ Bones Brass Band. The Great Saskatchewan Mustard Festival was Chef Moe Mathieu’s brainchild. Mathieu was based in Regina as the owner and executive chef at The Willow, then helped open Beer Bros. before moving to Saskatoon to take a job as head chef instructor at SIAST. Craig says the event started out small but took off in the second year and has slowly grown in the six years since inception. Look for Mathieu’s own creation at the festival, as he’s still involved.

Canada is one of the world’s largest mustard exporters and Saskatchewan produces about 75 per cent of that crop. That means there’s a good chance the bottle of mustard in your fridge came from seeds grown in Saskatchewan. It’s this fact that Craig and the other festival organizers feel is cause for celebration. “By inviting top chefs to demonstrate that mustard is much more than a yellow condiment for hot dogs, the Great Saskatchewan Mustard Festival celebrates the province’s world prowess in exporting mustard seed.” A challenge faced by many chefs is how to use mustard apart from a condiment. Val and Leo Michaud, the owners of Gravelbourg Mustard (a Saskatchewan gourmet mustard company) spoke about this in the July 26, 2012 issue of the Western Producer. Val created a cookbook full of recipes using mustard last fall. She hopes it will help educate consumers and chefs about mustard’s diversity. “It isn’t just a condiment,” she said. “Mustard is a binder, so it holds food together.” The Michauds bought the company last June and have worked hard to promote the company’s products. The four flavours — French, German, saskatoon berry and cranberry — will soon be joined by three new flavours. The products are distributed throughout Saskatchewan. For the full list visit: www.gravelbourgmustard.ca. In addition to Gravelbourg Mustard, look for chefs representing Cathedral Village Free House, Casino Regina, Crave Kitchen and Wine Bar, Two by Dahlsjo and Sublime Catering, Hotel Saskatchewan, Deli Llama, The Fainting Goat and more at the Great Saskatchewan Mustard Festival. The Willow on Wascana is located at 3000 Wascana Drive in Regina. Happy tasting and don’t wear white! Jenn welcomes feedback: jksharp@thestarphoenix.com. or follow her on Twitter: twitter.com/JennKSharp

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Vegetarian Niçoise Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette Dressing You can do a lot with mustard but my favourite way to use it is to add a little punch to salad dressings. Try out this recipe for an ideal end-of-summer salad, courtesy of the Saskatchewan Mustard Development Commission. Salad: INGREDIENTS: > 8 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and quartered

>8 cooked yellow-fleshed baby potatoes >½ lbs green beans, trimmed and blanched >8 olives (preferably Niçoise) pits removed, sliced >½ cup marinated artichokes, roughly chopped >1 tbsp capers >2 ½ oz arugula or baby greens Dressing: INGREDIENTS:

>2 tbsp white wine vinegar >1 tbsp lemon juice >2 tsp Dijon-style mustard >1 tsp liquid honey >2 tbsp freshly chopped parsley >3 tbsp canola oil >3 tbsp olive oil >Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

METHOD: 1. For dressing, combine all the ingredients except

the oil, salt and pepper in a stainless steel bow. 2. Slowly whisk in oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. 3. To finish, place greens on a plate and neatly arrange the other ingredients on top. Add dressing and serve. Recipe courtesy Saskatchewan Mustard Development Commission: saskmustard.com.

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For week of Sept. 6, 2012 By Holiday Mathis If the Aries warrior moon had a sound, it would be a booming directive from the commander of an army regime: “Forward march!” This call, issued expertly, not only sets the intention of the group, but also establishes a rhythm by which everyone will move together into the field. In life, as in battle, victory is never a solo achievement. Staying within the set rhythm will help the group stick together and find success. ARIES (March 21-April 19).

If you share what’s on your mind, you’ll soon discover that you’re not the only one wondering about a certain something. Wondering together is more fun — plus, you’ll generate more answers as a team. And this week you could foster a sense of belonging when you start a community of fellow wonderers.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20).

The more creative a person is the better that person is at culling from disparate influences to build something remarkable. You are such a person this week; ordinary solutions hold no interest. Variety will intrigue. Your imagination will ignite as you learn about different vocations and cultures. GEMINI (May 21-June 21).

Sometimes you have the stuff first and you look for the right container to keep it in. Other times, the container will come first and you get to decide what to put in it. This week brings the latter situation. You’ll be inspired by empty boxes, blank pages and blocks of unscheduled time. CANCER (June 22-July 22).

Doing what everyone else is doing will foster a sense of belonging that feels appropriate right now as

you recover from a period of isolation. Don’t worry about coming across as just another face in the crowd. You could never be generic, even if you tried. That’s how truly original you are. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22).

Putting the cart before the horse is a mistake. But putting the horse before the cart is also for amateurs. Pros know that when you have a good enough horse, you don’t even need a cart; it’s just extra baggage that will slow you down. This year you’ll get where you’re going quickly because you travel light. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22).

Shortly after alighting on the best idea ever, you’ll speculate about all of the reasons it’s really not. You’re not being pessimistic; you’re just being practical. Skepticism is a key part of the process. By putting your ideas to the test, you’ll hone them to true greatness.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23).

You’re in the mood to help and share, which is why there are times this week when you will choose to do neither. You recognize that people gain tremendous self-worth from being able to do things for themselves and you don’t want to take away that benefit by making someone dependent on you. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21).

Though you sometimes feel like you don’t have options, this is silly. You are not marooned on a one-man island in the middle of an endless sea. You have people, lots of people, and space to create your life. Remind yourself of the many choices available to you to avoid taking them for granted. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Sometimes you have to

leave to really appreciate home. Sometimes you have to leave to see what’s wrong with it. Either way, travel always changes things for

you. That’s why you crave the excitement of distant places this week. You’re ready for a change! CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). The right pen is an

extension of your brain. It doesn’t make you work to record you thoughts. It is instead a vessel through which you can smoothly pour your thoughts. Make life easy on yourself. Update the tools you use most in daily life, including your pens. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). The best work you do

will appear to have required no effort at all. So don’t be surprised, or take it too personally, if people undervalue it. You know. That’s what’s most important. And don’t worry. You’ll get your due, if not by Saturday then certainly before Tuesday of next week.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20).

Keeping track of yourself isn’t difficult once it’s part of your routine. It’s a habit

worth establishing because of its tremendous value to your mental health. There will be a time when you’ll want to remember what you said, spent and did and with whom. An activity log will be your touchstone in the future. THIS WEEK’S BIRTHDAYS:

A discovery you make this month starts your new era off on a positive note. You’re making a difference in the world, but you refuse to be heavy-handed about this and often will lead with your sense of humour. You’ll be most proud of the good you do with one person in November. October and June are your windfall months. You’ll make a trade in December. February gives a boost to your image. The spirit of romance sweeps you up and rocks your 2013. Holiday Mathis is the author of Rock Your Stars. If you would like to write to her, please go to www.creators.com and click on Write the Author on the Holiday Mathis page.

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