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POETRY IN EMOTION JANINE AHENAKEW AND SERENA GAMBLE aRE TWO of Bill Robertson’s INDIAN TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM GRADS TO SEE THEIR BEST WORK IN PRINT P. 8 FREE

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Lo ca l AUT H O RS: Writers tell us what makes their book worth reading

D e n n i s K a m i n sk y

Read and Teach books engaging for young readers After working 31 years with the federal government, I took an early retirement in January 2013, as a result of the 2012 budget which drastically cut our organization. I took this as an opportunity to do something different, because as “one door closes, another one opens.”

I’m now pursuing a totally different career in my retirement, that of a children’s book author. I have four children of my own and had taught Sunday school for more than 20 years, so had an appreciation for working with young children. I have always had a creative Dennis side, writing personal poems for Kaminsky anniversaries, birthdays, Christmas and other occasions. I am also artistic, and have painted with oils for years. With encouragement from my family and friends, I took upon this new venture of writing and illustrating my own

books.

My series is called Read and Teach Books, all colourful books which follow the same format, ie. a poetic story followed by a question on each page relating to the subject matter.

This engages the reader and child in two way conversation, and hence, “read” and “teach.” As young children have short attention spans, the Read and Teach books are short, yet filled with bright colourful pictures on each page to draw a child’s attention.

A short verse and the question which provides the opportunity to engage in an educational conversation between the reader and the child make reading an exciting learning experience.

Topics include day to day subjects that children will be eager to learn. For example, Read and Teach About Numbers, Read and Teach About ABC’s, Read and Teach About the Zoo, and Read and Teach About Travel. More topics are coming.

While I had written the first two (ABC’s and

Numbers) and had a talented friend, Dana Gilliver illustrate them for convenience, I am both author and illustrator of my two recent eBooks, the Zoo and Travel, and will continue doing both with future books. My books are available as eBooks only at this time, and most are priced at $1.

I have had positive reviews from teachers, daycare workers, the autism society and parents. With the move to electronic devices, parents can now carry an entire library of books in one small device rather than the bundles of books we carried around when our children were young.

I find e-readers are convenient and make a great educational tool for children. We see schools moving to the electronic world as well.

I hope my story provides encouragement to others to pursue their dreams, whatever that may be.

The Read and Teach series are available as eBooks on Amazon and on my website: www.readandteachbooks.com.

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Larrisa Asapace, one of Bill Robertson’s creative writing students in the Indian Teacher Education Program, reads her poem at the anthology’s book launch at the U of S in April. Bridges photo by Michelle Berg

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READ MY BOOK — 2 Dennis Kaminsky’s Read and Teach books engage young readers

OUTSIDE THE LINES — 20 Artist Stephanie McKay’s weekly colouring creation

IN THE CITY — 4 A moment in time: Photographer Michelle Berg’s best shot of the week

CROSSWORD/SUDOKO — 21

SPACES — 6 Wheelchair accessible home anything but institutional ON THE COVER — 8 Bill Robertson’s creative writing class in the Indian Teacher Education Program has turned students into published authors ON THE SCENE — 14 At the First Aid for Mental Health VIP Reception ON THE SCENE — 18 Saskatoon’s finest cowgirls and cowboys at the Home on the Range Gala for the Sherbrooke Community Centre

FOOD — 22 Ashley Martin gorges for glory and takes us inside the world of amateur eating contests EVENTS — 24 What you need to know to plan your week

Ashley Martin competes during the Regina Farmers’ Market celebrity pie-eating contest on Aug. 29, 2013. PHOTO COURTESY OF ASHLEY MARTIN

ASK ELLIE — 29

Bridges Cover Photo by Michelle Berg

GARDENING — 30 Asparagus a perennial vegetable worth the wait

Bridges is published by The StarPhoenix – a division of Postmedia Network Inc. – at 204 Fifth Avenue North, Saskatoon, Sask., S7K 2P1.

Rob McLaughlin is editor-in-chief; Heather Persson managing editor; Jenn Sharp associate editor.

For advertising inquiries contact 657-6340; editorial, 657-6327; home delivery, 657-6320. Hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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WINE WORLD — 31 Brewing beer at home will change your life assures columnist James Romanow

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Dolphyn Boschman dances in the drum, song and dance circle at the Saskatoon Farmers’ Market during Compassion 306 facilitated by Cathy Chicoine of Soul Shakers Drum and Norma Coulterman. Compassion 306 continues this week as Tibetan monk Losang Samten creates the Mandala of Compassion, a sacred sand painting. Bridges photo by Michelle Berg

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Accessible but not institutional

By Ashley Martin WHO? Bryan and Bev Wilson. Bev is a physical therapist, and Bryan was a camera man for CBC before his illness forced him to stop working.

WHAT? Their wheelchair-accessible home, which was custom designed with the help of Heather McGinnis of Munro Homes.

WHERE? Regina’s new Harbour Landing neighbourhood in south Regina.

WHEN? They started considering their options eight years ago, said Bev: “We realized eventually, sooner than later, we needed something. We knew we were getting close to the wire.”

WHY? Bryan has Parkes Weber Syndrome, a rare vascular disorder. It evolved from using a cane, to a walker, to a wheelchair. As his femur and hip area became more motheaten, it became dangerous to walk around.

“It’s kind of like when you fall asleep on your arm weird and you wake up with that same kind of circulatory pain; that’s what it’s like,” Bryan explained.

He’s been in his chair for six years, which is about the time they started considering building a custom home.

In the meantime, they adapted their house in Lakeridge, a less-than-ideal solution.

The bungalow had four steps to enter the house, then one step up from a dropped entryway. Temporary ramps were installed at both points.

While Bev was at work, Bryan’s makeshift kitchen consisted of a microwave and a cooler filled with food — the real kitchen was too narrow for his chair.

“If we took the door off the bedroom, then I could get in,” Bryan said with a laugh, “but basically (the house) wasn’t going to work. And I think everybody’s in that position if you are thrown for a loop.

“We could have modified the house but we were getting rough estimates of a quarter-million (dollars), which is not unusual but it’s lost equity ... so we decided why not build?”

HOW? Getting their new home built was a

four-year process. They approached Munro Homes because Bev has a friend who works there. The design took the better part of a year to work out.

After it was done, the Wilsons visited a near-vacant public parking lot and mapped out the house using their grandchildren’s sidewalk chalk. Bryan steered around the marked lines, “just to double-check” that their design would work for his chair.

It did, but they hit a snag in that the northwest Regina lot they’d chosen wasn’t sloped enough for the design, a main-floor front entry with basement walkout into the backyard.

Luckily, they found a lot in Harbour Landing that worked perfectly.

The Wilsons had several considerations for their home. They had to find flooring that would withstand the “small piano” weight of Bryan’s chair. (Spacia did the trick, offering durability and a warm look.)

Bryan’s leg has to be elevated most of the time, so having enough room to manoeuvre was important.

Creating a space that was welcoming and didn’t look institutional was a big factor too.

“No two disabilities are alike. You could be in a power chair or a manual chair and they’re completely different heights, so you can’t just walk in and say ‘build me a wheelchair house.’ It depends on the individual,” said Bryan.

Energy efficiency was also important to them: They’ve included solar panels, sprayfoam insulation, LED lights, high-efficiency appliances and a tankless water heater.

“You could heat the house with one of those small electric heaters if you wanted to,” said Bryan.

The Wilsons have lived here 1.5 years and it has been life-changing for them.

Bryan can access every part of his home, including the kitchen: The high countertop with an open area underneath gives him space to prepare food; the fridge has a refrigerator drawer above the bottom-mounted freezer to more easily access certain items; the stovetop is induction so it can’t burn his arms; a pot-filler tap near the stove means not having to fill a pot in the sink.

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SPACES There are lots of other helpful features: The blinds are on remote control; he can drive his chair into the shower thanks to a ramp and a water dam; the electrical box is low enough for him to reach it; a camera and intercom system at the front door means Bryan no longer misses deliveries.

He can access the basement two ways. A ramp next to the house leads to the backyard but, more conveniently, their home has an elevator in what

could be mistaken for a closet near the front entrance. It has a battery backup so Bryan isn’t stranded if the power goes out.

Independence is the best part about their new house, said Bev. “(She) can actually go out of town for a couple of days and feel confident that I’m safe, that I can look after myself and before I was stranded. I was dependent upon aid from others,” said Bryan.

Bev encourages everyone

to think long-term in their own homes — considering extra space for life’s unpredictabilities.

Wider hallways and doors “make it so much easier, even if you only just need a walker at some point,” said Bev. “Even putting in a large closet on each floor right above each other, and then you have room for an elevator in the future.”

“Just leaving a little extra room,” said Bryan. “You never know.”

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Far from the negative comments that are made about First Nations people, these people are vital members of our society. — Bill Bobertson

I n d i a n T e a c h e r E d u c a ti o n P r o g r a m

Course turns aboriginal students into authors

Janine Ahenakew, Michael Gordon, Bill Robertson, Serena Gamble and Ian Worme. They were all Robertson’s creative writing students in the Indian Teacher Education Program. Bridges photo by Michelle Berg

By Andrea Hill Most of the students who walk into Bill Robertson’s creative writing class have never written a short story or poem before.

Some take the class because they

need an English credit, others because they’ve heard Robertson’s a cool guy.

But regardless of how they ended up in the class or what they produced, all are now published poets with bylines in the new anthology Where I’m

From: ITEP Creative Writing.

The 200-page book, which was compiled and edited by Robertson, contains at least one poem from each of the 126 students in the Indian Teacher Education Program who have taken his class since 2005.

Robertson said the book empowers his students — many of whom never imagined they’d be able to publish something — and fights against stereotypes surrounding aboriginal students.

“To read a book like this and see

the range of experiences and subject matters and style and taste ... I can’t help but say to myself ‘wow,’” Robertson said. “Far from the negative comments that are made about First Nations people, these people are vital members of our society.”

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We were all worried about judgment from our peers.

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Bill Robertson speaks at the ITEP Creative Writing anthology book launch at the U of S.

Bridges photo by Michelle Berg

Robertson said many of the students in his University of Saskatchewan class come from families impacted by the residential school system, and hold “a basic distrust of the education system.” As such, Robertson said he goes out of his way to make a safe and comfortable environment where his students can share their stories and be told what they have to say is worth saying.

The themes of the published poems “range all over the map” and include discussing traditional aboriginal experiences — such as working on trap lines and taking part in pow wows — ro describing how it feels to be in love, recreating the joy of skipping class and capturing

the euphoria of sport.

“And, most of all, through a great deal of this work, there is humour, both broad and sly, poking fun at self and at the bizarre circumstances First Nations people often find themselves in when living on their own land now occupied by laws, institutions and a culture not their own,” Robertson writes in the preface of his book.

Robertson said that while his students come from a range of backgrounds, he is “darned surprised” by how good their work is and is confident his book can stand against those published by more established authors.

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To be published, for me, it really tells that little girl inside that you are special and you are talented.

— Serena Gamble

Janine Ahenakew Class of 2008-09

After Janine Ahenakew and her friends found out that they had to take a creative writing class as part of their English requirements, they were terrified.

“We were all very scared, we were very self-conscious about the sharing part because we found out that we were going to be writing and then we were going to be sharing our work,” she recalled. “We were all worried about judgment from our peers.”

Fortunately for Ahenakew, her fears proved unfounded. “(Robertson) assured us it was going to be fun, and it was,” she said, adding that the class provided a phenomenal opportunity for students to bond because they all had to share significant memories, feelings and experiences.

Ahenakew’s published poem, “Blaming cherry whiskey,” tells the story of a young woman getting drunk on New Year’s Eve. The poem, which has written on a napkin while Ahenakew was in hospital, is “about Janine Ahenakew wrote her poem “Blaming Cherry Whiskey” on a being genuine, being authentic and being napkin while in the hospital. Bridges photo by Michelle Berg real in who you are.”

Ahenakew, 33, lives in Blaine Lake, about an hour north of Saskatoon. She works for the Saskatoon Tribal Council, coordinating home instruction for parents of small children.

Serena Gamble Class of 2012-13

When Serena Gamble wrote a small article for her local newspaper several years ago, she was overcome with the excitement of being a published author and dreamt of seeing her byline elsewhere.

That dream was realized this spring with the publication of Robertson’s anthology and Gamble says it has fuelled her desire to continue writing and looking into ways of publishing her work.

“To be published, for me, it really tells that little girl inside that you are special and you are talented,” she said.

Gamble has three poems published in the anthology and she also painted the cover image which depicts an aboriginal woman sitting contemplatively below a dream catcher.

Gamble’s personal favourite poem, “Poem beginning with a line by Sarain Stump,” looks at the lives of the homeless. Gamble said she sees these Serena Gamble painted the cover image on the ITEP Creative people every day in downtown Saskatoon, looked Writing poetry anthology. Bridges photo by Michelle Berg down on and ignored by most of society, and she wanted to capture their plight in words. “Everybody has a story,” Gamble said – even the most overlooked.

Gamble is one of the few people who has read the full anthology cover-to-cover and said she is humbled by the quality of work that appears in the book.

“There are so many voices here, so many stories, and it just fills me with a sense of pride that these are my people, my First Nations people,” she said. “There’s so much talent out there, and it needs to be celebrated.”

Gamble, 38, lives in Duck Lake about an hour south-west of Saskatoon and is still a student at the University of Saskatchewan. She hopes to teach English and creative writing to students of her own someday.

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There’s so much talent out there, and it needs to be celebrated. — Serena Gamble

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Native literature and storytelling and poetry is a method for aboriginal people to express themselves personally, spiritually, mentally and even physically. — Ian Worme

Michael Gordon Class of 2007-08

Ian Worme Class of 2007-08

Robertson’s creative writing class was a natural fit for Ian Worme, who had always been interested in poetry and literature. His published poem, “49nR,” recreates a handful of amusing moments at a 49er — an informal post-pow wow party that gives aboriginal youth a chance to let their hair down, have a drink and enjoy each other’s company. “I thought it would be funny,” Worme said.

Worme said he’s “proud” to be represented in Robertson’s anthology, which he sees as a powerful platform to share the voices of the province’s First Nations people.

“Native literature and storytelling and poetry is a method for aboriginal people to express themselves personally, spiritually, mentally and Ian Worme is one of the poets featured in Where I’m From. Bridges photo by Michelle Berg even physically,” he said.

Worme, 31, is originally from Regina. He is now the aboriginal achievement facilitator with Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools.

Michael Gordon’s poem captures his mental state when he drums. Bridges photo by Michelle Berg

When Michael Gordon found out that two poems he’d written six years ago were slated to be published in Robertson’s anthology, he was over the moon.

“I never thought this would be possible in my life,” he said.

“I didn’t think I would ever get something published. It feels really good.”

Gordon said he’d never dabbled in creative writing before taking Robertson’s class, and only signed up because Robertson was teaching. “There’s never a dull moment in his class; it’s always funny, and if creative writing inspired people to be that way, then it was something I wanted to do.”

His favourite published poem, “1 and 2 and 3 and 4,” captures his mental state and discipline as he immerses himself in drumming – something he did regularly while he was a student at ITEP. Gordon, 27, is from George Gordon First Nation, about two hours north of Regina.

He now works as a manager at a KalTire in Saskatoon and keeps an electronic journal to continue honing his writing skills.

Where I’m From: ITEP Creative Writing 2005-2013 is for sale from the University of Saskatchewan bookstore and McNally Robinson Booksellers on Eighth Street in Saskatoon.

There will be a launch of Where I’m From at McNally Robinson on May 26. Contributors to the anthology will read from the collection. ahill@thestarphoenix.com Twitter.com/MsAndreaHill

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Gorging our way to glory

By Ashley Martin Reasons to enter an eating contest: Fame. Fortune. Free food. Fundraising.

Results of said contest: Glory.

Gluttony. Guilt. Gut ache.

I don’t know what attracted me to my first eating contest, a pie pig-out last summer. It might have been a combination of things: The prospect of free pastry, the desire to try something new, being the centre of attention for a few minutes.

I’ve competed in three contests since, and I’m still not sure of my reasons.

It might be to live up to the reputation I’ve acquired in my social circle.

A friend once called me her “favourite amateur competitive eater.”

My foray into eating contests began by chance — I secured my inclusion in the Regina Farmers’ Market “celebrity” pie-eating contest by being on Twitter at just the right time.

On Aug. 29, I ate every last bite of that blueberry pie and finished third (unofficially — they only awarded first place).

At the Grey Cup Festival in November, I was drawn into the Frank’s Red Hot booth by hot-sauce samples and returned, twice, to scarf down ribs.

To the booming sound of thunder sticks and the cheers of friends and strangers on Nov. 21, I finished first place in two minutes and 46 seconds, defeating the men on either side of me.

As I wiped Slammin’ Sriracha hot sauce from my face, a friend repeated the complisult of a guy in the crowd: “I thought she was kind of cute before she started eating.” Jerk.

On Nov. 23 I competed in the finals, finishing fourth of 10 people.

In the first two competitions, quite honestly, hunger drove me. A combination of nerves and strategy kept me from eating in the hours leading up to the events, and I’m naturally a pretty fast eater.

But George Shea says competitive

Master of ceremonies George Shea (top) cheers as Joey “Jaws” Chestnut sets a new record and wins the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest at Nathan’s Famous in Coney Island on July 4, 2013 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Chestnut ate 69 hotdogs in 10 minutes to win his seventh straight title. Getty Images

Ashley Martin celebrates her victory after a Frank’s Red Hot rib-eating competition during Grey Cup in Regina on Nov. 2, 2013. PHOTO COURTESY OF ASHLEY MARTIN

nature is what drives most of the eaters he meets.

“It used to be, ‘Well I’m a big huge guy; I should be a competitive eater,’ and now it’s much more like, ‘I’m an extreme athlete and I’m highly competitive; I should be a competitive eater’,” says the co-founder of Major League Eating (formerly the International Federation of Competitive Eating).

“There is the search for glory, which I think drives all kinds of athletes,” added Shea.

Taco Del Mar owner Scott Love says he’s unsure of the appeal, but he had 35 entries into his recent burrito-eating competition.

Regina’s first Cinco De Mondo competition on May 5 saw six competitors (myself included) tackle a five-ish-pound burrito in attempts to win swag, a trophy and (most notably) their photo on a billboard.

Five pounds of tortillas, beans, meat, rice, cheese and salsa. Five pounds. The weight of a small baby.

“I’m embarrassed to think I’m someone’s father,” said competitor Taron Cochrane prior to the contest.

My progress slowed after consuming the first third of my 4.6-pounder; I managed to hork down two thirds, stopping once the winner was declared. I’m certain my stomach would have literally exploded had I finished the thing.

John Thauberger, a.k.a. Berger, finished in 21 minutes and 19 seconds. He said he felt better than when he tried to tackle the Glacier Burger at the Ice House Tavern.

Almost daily, the Emerald Park Regina bar sees customers attempting to eat their three-pound burger.

That 22-ounce patty isn’t the biggest around, though: The Silver

Ashley Martin competes during the Regina Farmers’ Market celebrity pie-eating contest on Aug. 29, 2013. PHOTO COURTESY OF REGINA DOWNTOWN

Sword & Chalice in Hafford, 97 kilometres northwest of Saskatoon, boasts a five-pound burger, which nobody has finished. There’s also a 40-pound burger on the menu, which is meant for a team and must be ordered in advance.

But Saskatchewan’s competitive cuisine isn’t limited to burgers and burritos.

Melfort has had two pizza-eating contests this year.

Weyburn had a spaghetti-eating contest in December.

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Dog River Days in Rouleau, about 50 kilometres southwest of Regina, is having its first chili cheese dog-eating competition on July 26, in honour of Corner Gas character Brent Leroy.

Last year a dozen competitors braved brainfreeze at Homestead Ice Cream in Saskatoon, where the Dog’s Breakfast 14-scoop sundae competition has become a tradition every August.

Whether it’s for fundraising (like the latter five events), or just for fun (like the ones I’ve entered), eating contests are gaining in popularity.

While edacious events have always been a staple of state fairs and the like, Shea says Nathan’s Famous changed the game.

In 1916, the Coney Island, N.Y., hotdog stand hosted its first competition. Legend has it, it was a fight between four immigrants to prove who was most patriotic.

That year’s winner ate 13 hotdogs, a paltry sum compared to today: Last year at the annual contest, Joey Chestnut ate 69 hotdogs in 10 minutes. It was his seventh straight win in the competition, which has grown considerably since the 1990s; since 2003 the contest has been broadcast on ESPN. Chestnut holds records in 33 of 168 Major League Eating categories, including such specific categories as asparagus (12 pounds and 8.75 ounces in 10 minutes — so people DO have contests with healthy foods), jalapeno poppers (118 in 10 minutes) and poutine (24 pounds in 10 minutes).

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Chestnut has an estimated net worth of almost $700,000.

But eating contests are not without sacrifice.

In 2004, a man choked to death in a chicken wing-eating contest at a Regina bar; two years later a woman in London, Ont., choked to death during a marshmallow-eating contest.

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Wed., May 14 Dick Macinnis Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave. Atmosphere w/ Prof and Dem Atlas O’Brians Event Centre, 241 Second Ave. S. Thurs., May 15 Mama B and Freight Train Crackers Restaurant & Lounge, 1-227 Pinehouse Dr. Self Evolution Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave. Songwriter Night Part II The Bassment, 202 Fourth Ave. N. 36? w/ Sexy Preacher and Cpt. Pickard Vangelis Tavern, 801 Broadway Ave. Jeffrey Straker The Listening Room, 9-1025 Boychuk Dr. Fri., May 16 Men Without Shame Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave. Piano Friday: Martin Janovsky The Bassment, 202 Fourth Ave. N.

Dallas Green, centre, of City and Colour will perform at Credit Union Centre on Sunday. File Photo by Gord Waldner Footloose Toon Town Tavern, 1630 Fairlight Dr.

Self Evolution Piggy’s Pub & Grill, 1403 Idylwyld Dr. N.

Future Forests w/ Ravewind and Pandas in Japan Vangelis Tavern, 801 Broadway Ave.

Sat., May 17

The Bachelors Army & Navy Club, 359 First Ave. N.

All Mighty Voice Amigos Cantina, 632 10th St. E.

Slightly-Off-Centre McNally Robinson, 3130 Eighth St. E.

Jett Run Stan’s Place, 106-110 Ruth St. E.

The Rhythmaires Fairfield Seniors’ Centre, 103 Fairmont Ct.

Animal Nation & Cquel Maguires Pub, 33-2105 Eighth St. E.

Men Without Shame Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave. The Bachelors Army and Navy Club, 359 First Ave. N.

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100 Mile Ride Child Abuse Awareness Show w/ Nightrain O’Brians Events Centre, 241 Second Ave. S.

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City and Colour w/ Half Moon Run Credit Union Centre, 3515 Thatcher Ave.

Sounds Like Audio Art Festival presents Merzbow w/ Slime Street and Pulsewidth Vangelis Tavern, 801 Broadway Ave.

Mother---- w/ Mystery Squad, Exöskeleton and Silent Era Vangelis Tavern, 801 Broadway Ave.

Les Barrington Nutana Legion, 3021 Louise St.

Evan Dando w/ Sara Johnston Amigos Cantina, 632 10th St. E.

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Kelly Reed Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave. Neko Case w/ The Dodos O’Brians Events Centre, 241 Second Ave. S. Blue Daven’s Code w/ One Day Late Rock Bottom,

Harlan Pepper w/ Zachary Lucky Village Guitar & Amp, 432 20th St. W. Tues., May 20 Sabrina Weeks Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave.

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Mendel Art Gallery Until June 27 at 950 Spadina Cres. E. David Thauberger: Road Trips and Other Diversions and School Art, art by 200 students in Saskatoon schools. RBC Artists by Artists Mentorship Program, Mary Longman and Joi T. Arcand: Through That Which is Scene, until June 15.

Registration continues for Summer Art Camps for ages six to 12. Camps are offered July 7 to August 22. Call Troy at 306-975-8487 or email tgronsdahl@mendel.ca to register.

Paved Arts May 16, 8 p.m., at 424 20th St. W. Circles of Confusion

by Kyle Whitehead. A Sounds Like Audio Art Festival teaser event. A generative image and sound based expanded cinema performance. Inaugurations by Yam Lau runs until June 6. A dialogue between two computer-generated animation/videos that were created across a span of four years. The gallery is at 424 20th St. West. Hours are noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday to Friday, and noon to 4 p.m.

Saturday. Visit pavedarts.ca.

Gordon Snelgrove Gallery Until May 16 in room 191 of the U of S Murray building.

Contrast. New works by members of Saskatoon Potters Guild and SaskTerra.

SCYAP Gallery Until May 23 at 253 Third Ave. S. Sequence by Jane Reväe McWhirter. Two series of works exploring different media. Reception May 17, 8 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. RIC CYCLE 2.0 Acknowledging the Voices by Ric Pollock, May 26 to June 20. Reception May 29, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

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Docheio by Janice Stefan on display at the Ukrainian Musem of Canada.

Ave. West in Biggar. Annual Adjudicated Art Show entries on display. Adjudication by Donna Kreikle May 24, 1:30 p.m. Watercolour workshops by Kreikle May 23 and 24. Call 306-9483451.

Affinity Gallery Until May 31 at 813 Broadway Ave. Where River Meets Sky. Works from Aboriginal and Métis communities in Saskatchewan. Coincides with the Aboriginal Artists’ Symposium, in Saskatoon May 23-24. Reception May 24, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Calories Bakery & Restaurant Until May 24 at 721 Broadway Ave. Pedal Power, new works by Cindy HergottPellerin.

The Stall Gallery Until May 25 at City Perks, 801 Seventh Ave. N. New abstracts by Jan Corcoran.

Centre East Galleries Until May 25 at The Centre.

Vesna Festival display in the Royal Gallery, Children’s Festival display in the Jade Gallery, photos by Spell It Photo Art in the Amber Gallery, quilt display by the Mennonite Central Committee in the Sienna Gallery, photos by Imagery in the Crimson Gallery, art display by Bedford Road Collegiate students in the Mendel ART for LIFE program in the Lavender Gallery, a display by the Saskatoon Public School in the Magenta and Indigo Galleries.

The Gallery/Art Placement Until May 28 at 228 Third Ave. S. Recent works by Douglas Bentham. Bentham creates abstract, constructivist sculptures.

Handmade House Showcase Until May 31 at 710 Broadway Ave. Trophy Teapots by potter Jeffrey Taylor.

The Gallery at Frances Morrison Central Library Until June 5 at Frances Morrison Library. Canadian Palette by Joy Mendel.

Paved Arts Until June 6 at 424 20th St. W. Inaugurations by Yam Lau. A dialogue between two computer-generated animation/videos that were created across a span of four years.

Diefenbaker Canada Centre Until June 8 at 101 Diefenbaker Pl. A Queen and Her Country. This exhibit commemorates the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II from a uniquely Canadian perspective.

Musée Ukraina Museum Until June 15 at 222 Ave. M S. Pysanky (Easter egg) paintings by Ann Baron.

Ukrainian Museum of Canada

Until June 21 at 910 Spadina Cres. E. Moved by the Spirit: Artistic Interpretations on the Life of Jesus. A multimedia exhibition featuring the works of 12 artists.

Humboldt and District Museum and Gallery Until June 24 at 601 Main St. in Humboldt. A Local Perspective, paintings and sculptures by Toni Ambrose and Sandy Christensen.

Elevators, photography by Greg Raskob, runs until June 28.

AKA Gallery Until July 4 at 424 20th St. W. I laughed, I cried, I split my side. Works by Kyle Beal, Erica Eyres, Christine Negus and Shanell Papp.

St. Thomas More Gallery Until July 25 at 1437 College Dr. Sharon Ceslak: Ruins and Refinements. Photography

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Parent and Tot Yoga Wednesdays at the Farmers’ Market at 10 a.m. Led by Dianna Stampe and her grandson.

For parents with children ages 16 months to three-and-a-half years old. Admission is free with a suggested donation to Vinyasa Yoga for Youth. Bring a mat and snacks.

Craft and Story Time Saturdays, 11 a.m., at Indigo Books, 3322 Eighth St. E. in the kids’ section. Call 306244-5317.

Something on Sundays Sundays, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at the Mendel Art Gallery, 950 Spadina Cres. E. Free family fun for ages four to 12, accompanied by an adult.

Art-making activities led by gallery artists. Supplies are provided. May 18, make mini museums for International Museum Day.

Mom and Baby Wednesdays until June 4, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at Legends Centre in Warman. Learn, share and connect with other moms and babies in your community. Learn from local experts about a variety of topics for modern moms. Visit www.mommyconnections. ca/saskatoon.

Stars and Strollers Wednesdays, 1 p.m., at Centre Cinemas in The Centre.

Choice of two movies each week. A baby-friendly environments with lowered volume, dimmed lighting, a changing table and stroller parking in select theatres.

Singing with Sylvia Music Classes Wednesdays until June 4, 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., at John Dolan School gym. Four-week sessions for kids ages three to five. With music, action rhymes, puppets and instruments. To register call 306493-2955.

Saskatoon Peaceful Parenting Group May 14, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Pregnancy and Parenting Health Centre, 248 Third Ave. S. For any family seeking to raise their children peacefully.

A different topic each month.

Children are welcome.

Fun Factory Indoor Playground Daily at 1633C Quebec Ave. A giant indoor playground for young children. Adults

Attend Parent and Tot Yoga Wednesdays at the Saskatoon Farmers’ Market at 10 a.m. and children under one year are free. There is a separate fenced in area for children under two.

Children’s Play Centre Daily at Lawson Heights Mall.

A fun, safe, environment for preschool children to play.

Please note this is an unsupervised play area, and adults must stay with and supervise children at all times.

Market Mall Children’s Play Centre Daily just off the food court at Market Mall. This play area is free and has different level slides. Children must wear socks in the play area.

Scooters Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., October to May, at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1636 Acadia Dr. Parent supervised playgroup for kids ages one

to six. Indoor play equipment, games, colouring, dressup, coffee/tea for parents.

Registration on arrival. Call 477-1234.

Breastfeeding Cafe Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at Westwinds Primary Health Centre, 3311 Fairlight Dr. A drop-in support group for breastfeeding women.

Sessions will be facilitated by a lactation consultant with a brief educational presentation, and time for interaction with the other mothers.

Movies for Mommies Thursdays, 1 p.m., at Rainbow Cinemas in The Centre. An infant-friendly environment with reduced sound, change tables, bottle warming and stroller parking.

Recipes for Success: Family Cooking Class

Thursdays, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.; and Saturdays, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., through May at the Saskatoon Food Bank and Learning Centre, 202 Ave. C S. A free family cooking class where families cook together to prepare nutritious meals.

Call 306-374-7323, email phitchings@frontiercollege.ca.

Dragon Tales Den The first and third Thursday morning each month during the school year at St. George’s Anglican Church, 624 Ave. I S. A free mom and tot program.

Call 242-7973.

Mom and Baby Outdoor Stroller Fitness Classes Tuesdays and Thursdays June 3 to Aug. 28, 10:30 a.m., along Meewasin Trail. Meet new moms and get a whole body workout. To register call 306370-2838 or email saskatoonstrongmoms@gmail.com.

Saskatoon Strong Moms on Facebook.

Shop ‘n Stroll Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., meet in front of Customer Service at The Mall at Lawson Heights. Classes consist of power-walking, body-sculpting moves using exercise tubing and a socializing for parents and babies.

Preregister at www.runnersandbootiesfitness.com. No classes on stat holidays.

Coffee Time for Mom Fridays, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo, 11-705 Central Ave. Moms enjoy a free cup of coffee while children play in the playroom.

Baby Talk at SPL Fridays, 10:30 a.m., at Alice Turner Branch; Mondays, 10:30 a.m. at Carlyle King Branch and JS Wood Branch;

Postnatal Yoga Mondays, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., at Pregnancy and Parenting Health Centre, 248 Third Ave. S. Beginner to intermediate yoga designed to help with postpartum recovery. Baby friendly class with a certified yoga teacher. Suitable for four weeks to two years postpartum. Register at www.msjpriestley.wix.com/ pureenergy. No class on stat holidays.

Prenatal Yoga Mondays, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Pregnancy and Parenting Health Centre, 248 Third Ave. S. Taught by a doula and certified yoga teacher. Informative and safe for any stage in pregnancy. Call 306-2510443 or email msjpriestley@ gmail.com. No class on stat holidays.

Drop-In Playground Mondays to Fridays through May, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at Henk Ruys Soccer Centre, 219 Primrose Dr. An indoor public playground with ride-on toys, sporting equipment, toys and books for children up to age six. Food and drinks are welcome, but the building is peanut-free.

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EVENTS Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo Playroom Mondays to Fridays, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and late night Thursdays, at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo, 11-705 Central Ave. With a vet area, kitchen and shopping centre, puppet theatre, stage and crafts. To book groups, or to check for availability, call 306-3844791 or email bbbprincess@ sasktel.net.

nancy and Parenting Health Centre, 248 Third Ave. S. A comprehensive childbirth education series, preparing parents for the birth of a child.

To register visit www.birthrhythms.ca.

Can-Am Gymnastics Camps Until June 27, and July 7 to Aug. 29 at 3702 Mitchelmore Ave. Various schedules for ages two to 16. Visit www. canamgymnastics.ca.

Mom and Baby Mondays until June 30, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at St. Paul’s United Church, 454 Egbert Ave. Learn, share and connect with other moms and babies in your community. Learn from local experts about a variety of topics for modern moms.

Visit www.mommyconnections.ca/saskatoon.

BRICKS 4 KIDZ® Saskatoon Regular after-school programs, preschool classes and camps for kids of all ages at various locations in Saskatoon. An atmosphere for students to build unique creations, play games, and have fun using LEGO® bricks.

Visit www.bricks4kidz.com or call 306-979-2749.

Playgroup Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at Grace-Westminster United Church. Hosted by Prairie Hearts Learning Community, a group of families inspired by Waldorf philosophies. Programming is aimed at children ages two to five, but all ages are welcome.

Saskatoon Public Library Programs Ongoing daily programs for children and families. Find the calendar at saskatoonlibrary. ca/node/1016.

Preschool Story Time Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., at McNally Robinson, 3130 Eighth St. E. For children ages three to five in the Circle of Trees. Call 306-955-1477.

Dancing for Birth Tuesdays until June 3, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at Pregnancy and Parenting Health Centre, 248 third Ave. S. A six-week course. Dance classes to put an expecting mother more at ease with her body, and mentally and physically ready to embrace the birth experience. To register visit www. birthrhythms.ca.

Naturally Yours Tuesdays until June 17, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., at Preg-

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Speech Reading and Information for the Hard of Hearing May 14 and 28, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., at Saskatchewan Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services, 3-511 First Ave. N. Hosted by the Hard of Hearing Association. For information call 306-249-1357.

Gigantic Book Sale May 15, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and May 16, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Sherbrooke Community Centre, 401 Acadia Dr. Hosted by the Sherbrooke Community Day Program. A fundraiser for the Free the Children “Adopt a Village” program and the Sherbrooke Community Day Program.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Fuze May 14-15, 7 p.m., at Bishop J. Mahoney High School. A fusion of the arts. With oneact plays, monologues, choir, graphic arts, visual arts, wood working, and culinary delights.

Tickets at the door.

Spargelfest May 14-15 at the German Cultural Centre, 160 Cartwright Ave. Celebrating the harvest

Ladies Night Out June 14, 6:30 p.m., at the Sutherland Curling Club, 141 Jessop Ave. Dancing, eating, shopping and prizes. With home-based business vendors. Tickets at picatic.com.

Deadline is May 15. Proceeds support Camp Easter Seals.

Canadian Light Source (CLS) Public Tours Thursdays, 1:30 p.m., and May

15, 7 p.m., at the Canadian Light Source, 44 Innovation Blvd. The synchrotron research facility is open for the public. Preregistration is required. Call 306-657-3644, email outreach@lightsource. ca or visit lightsource.ca/education/public_tours.php.

Fourth Annual Yellow Carpet Charity Event May 25, 7 p.m., at Béily’s Ultralounge. Hosted by Lemon Tree Salon & Studio. Wine tasting and a fashion show.

Donations of clothing, shoes, handbags and accessories will be accepted May 15-25 on location, and at the event.

Visit thelemontree.ca.

Benefit Concert for World Vision May 16 at Elim Tabernacle, 419 Slimmon Rd. Call 289-2001914, 289-200-1824, email lwamba262@hotmail.com or

alistonb@hotmail.com.

Picture the Forest May 16-19 at Ness Creek. Two overlapping workshops on the relationship between our experience of the natural world, our habits of perception and the way we make visual representations. Paintings with Kim Ennis and photography with John Murray. Open to artists at all skill levels. Painters must supply their own tools. Email kimennis@shaw.ca or jmurray@sasktel.net.

Bridal Shop and Swap May 17, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Confederation Mall. Former brides will share their experiences, offer tips and have gently used wedding items for sale.

Saskatoon Lions Band 60 Year Reunion May 17, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., at

City Park Collegiate. Fashion show of uniforms, trophies, award displays, videos and a concession. Former instructors, alumni and the public are welcome.

Search for Saskatoon’s Next Drag Superstar May 17, 9 p.m., at Diva’s Nightclub, 110-220 Third Ave. S. Hosted by Miss Diva’s 2014 Ricardo Alvarez. Featuring celebrity judge and performer Courtney Act from RuPaul’s Drag Race. The winner will attend the VIP finale party in New York City. Tickets at purepride.ca and at Diva’s.

Paint the Block May 17, 9 p.m., at Louis’ Pub, 93 Campus Dr. A fundraiser for the artists painting the Warman Road wall. Featuring Sirvis, The Abyss, Parab Poet, Life Unspoken, Kalo and DJ Heywood.

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EVENTS Literally Burlesque May 17, 8 p.m., at The Refinery, 609 Dufferin Ave. Rosebud Burlesque Club’s annual spring show. A literary themed show with all new works inspired by great works of literature. Followed by an after party at Free Flow Dance Centre, 224 25th St. W. Featuring The Chickadees. Ages 19+. Tickets at 306-653-5191, ontheboards.ca.

Fiesta Latina and Dance Workshop May 17-18 at Sutherland Hall, 1112 Central Ave. With Grupo Maya Latin Dance Group, Ana Tellez and Maxwell Aguilar.

Dances and workshops showcasing Latin culture. Register at 306-241-6711.

Compassion in the 306 Runs until May 18 in Saskatoon. The Mandala of Compassion at the Farmers’ Market, a sacred sand painting created by the venerable Losang Samten. With a dismantling ceremony May 18, 4 p.m. Featuring a movie at Roxy Theatre, a drum circle at River Landing, a meditation retreat and St. Peter’s Abbey in Muenster, and the artist at work through the event. Information on Facebook.

Open House May 18, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at the Marr Residence, 326 11th St. E. Spend an afternoon enjoying the historic house and garden.

Bring suggestions for programs you would like to see at the Marr.

Tonight It’s Poetry May 18, 7:30 p.m. at The Bassment. Featuring Write Out Loud. Tickets at saskatoonjazzsociety.ca.

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Cheripop Purr of Rosebud Burlesque will be performing Literally Burlesque May 17, 8 p.m., at The Refinery. SUPPLIED PHOTO of the Beat. A comedy that follows three couples in various stages in their relationships. Tickets at 306-6535191, ontheboards.ca.

The Elves and the Shoemaker May 16-25 at The Refinery.

Wide Open’s last show of the season. Sam embarks on a

journey of unfortunate adventures to find happy endings for all the characters in this tale. With familiar fairytale and nursery rhyme characters.

Tickets at wideopen.ca, 306683-9460.

Event listings are a free, community service offered by Bridges. Listings will be printed if space permits.

Winston Blake and the Restorative Action Progam put community workers in local schools to benefit kids

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Ask Ellie

Wife needs to take action after husband’s departure Q. I’ve been married for 20 years to my high school sweetheart; we dated since we were 16. We have two sons in university.

My husband works long hours, but earns very well. We always took great family trips, and also entertained frequently at our home with all our friends and the kids’ friends, too.

My husband also had his own time — golf trips with his buddies, regular hockey and baseball game tickets — and he bought me lovely presents on every occasion. I thought we were the rare lucky ones.

Suddenly, he announced he needs “time and space” on his own, and moved out before I even knew what he meant. He talks to our sons every day, and calls me every night at dinnertime, to see if I’m all right.

I cry a lot and am seeing a therapist, but he gives no sign of when and if he’ll return.

He swears there’s no one else, but he doesn’t answer my calls after dinner, and won’t allow me to visit his new place.

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He’s acted arbitrarily, probably having gotten his own advice. Don’t be a victim. Counselling will help you decide how to handle what happens next.

Ask Ellie

What do you think I should do?

Can’t Stop Crying A. See a lawyer. You need to get informed about what all this means to you, now, and not just wait till he decides his next move.

Go on your own for legal advice from someone not associated with him. You need to know your current legal and financial position, not just regarding a divorce.

His move means you’re already living “separated” and you need a legal agreement to that effect — what support money goes to you and to your sons’ education and living expenses, what assets remain yours if he doesn’t return, how you’d share

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During her stay with us, she stole our laptop computer.

She returned it, but only after I told her that I had proof that she was the one who took it.

My wife insisted that we forgive her and be friendly to her, because she is a friend of our daughter.

This woman is 30 years old.

However, I lost my trust in her sense of judgment, and I don’t want to associate with her.

What is the best solution for my wife and I on how we should deal with her?

Distrusting Host A. If she didn’t ask to “borrow” it,

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give you a logical explanation, and didn’t apologize, there’s no question this woman can’t be trusted.

Friend or not, your daughter should be told this. If she’s of a similar age, she’ll handle it as she pleases, but she should at least know why you feel differently towards her friend, why you can’t ever offer your home to her again, and why your daughter should be wary of missing things, too.

If you see the woman again, be polite, don’t keep mentioning the theft, but don’t be talked into spending a lot of time with her which could mislead her into believing it’s forgotten.

She’s an adult who stole. If she or your daughter comes forward to say she has a problem in this area, recommend she see a therapist to deal with the tendency. She’ll need professional help.

She breaks up when these things happen, but then takes him back.

They’re now talking about getting married and having kids. Can this possibly work?

Concerned Friend A. Not likely. There’s no strong reason so far, for him to change his ways. She takes him back, which shows her inability to set limits and stick to them. He’s shown a repeat ability/desire to cross the line.

As a friend, your best role is to ask her why she believes he’ll be different, and what he’s done to prove he can be a loyal husband and father. Let her ponder that on her own.

Also, suggest that the two get couples’ counselling to try to work on a better relationship than their pattern of the past.

Stay close, if you can. She’ll likely need support.

Q. My close girlfriend (early 20s) has been in an on/off relationship for two years. Her guy has cheated and openly disrespected her.

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Asparagus a perennial vegetable worth the wait

By Jackie Bantle Avid vegetable gardeners go through a series of rituals every spring, the most important of which is selecting and purchasing new vegetable seeds. Asparagus, a long-lived perennial vegetable, is an exception to that ritual.

Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) is native to most of Europe, northern Africa and western Asia. It grows best in cooler climates with warm summers and cold winters.

You can start asparagus from seed directly in ground, but it’s best to start it indoors in February. Check out your local garden centre now for asparagus transplants or year-old crowns.

Because asparagus is perennial, it is very important to prepare the soil with care and attention. If possible, choose a well-drained area with loam to sandy-loam soil as asparagus planted into poorly drained soil is prone to disease.

Prior to planting, add a layer of well-rotted manure (at least 5 cm deep). Incorporate the manure into the soil and ensure the area to be planted is well worked. Weed control is essential during the first years.

Asparagus seeds, transplants and crowns should be planted in spring or early summer. Planting can occur as soon as the ground has thawed and the soil is easily worked. Dig a trench at least 20 cm deep. Plant seeds, crowns or transplants in the trench, covering them with 5 cm of soil. As the season progresses, fill in the furrow a little every few weeks, covering part of the plant but never burying it.

By the end of the growing season, the trench should be level with the surrounding soil.

Space plants 30 cm within-the-row and 2 m between rows. After planting roots or transplants, water them with 10-52-10 fertilizer mixed according to label directions. This fertilizer is high in phosphorous and encourages root growth.

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Patience is a virtue when it comes to new asparagus plantings. Don’t harvest for the first two years. These spears are ready to be picked. photo courtesy Rob Ireton

lings need moisture for good growth, it is important not to overwater a new asparagus patch. It is best to water deeply but less frequently, allowing at least the top 2.5 cm of soil to dry thoroughly before re-watering.

Patience is said to be a virtue and with new asparagus plantings, that old saw applies in spades. When it comes to waiting for the first harvest: do not harvest for the first two years.

During the third year, you can harvest for two weeks. Starting with the fourth year, you can harvest for the

full four to six week period until the end of June.

Spears can be cut when they are about 15 cm tall. Cut the spear 2.5 cm below ground, taking care to avoid damaging new shoots yet to emerge.

In a productive patch, you could be harvesting as often as every other day.

After July 1 through to frost, top growth (1 to 1.5 m tall ferns) must be allowed to rebuild crown energy reserves that have been drawn down from the harvest. Harvesting past

July 1 weakens plants and leads to reduced harvest in the following year.

Ferns can be left standing over winter to trap snow. Since the crown is covered with several inches of soil, mulching is usually not required.

But if in an open area, a 20 cm mulch layer will reduce winterkill.

Guelph Millennium is a male hybrid with good yield, excellent flavour and disease resistance. It was developed in Canada and is dependably hardy on the prairies. Two other cultivars that I’d recommend are Jer-

sey Knight and Jersey Supreme; both are male hybrids with good yield.

Bantle is a horticulturist who gardens in Saskatoon.

Have a gardening question? Contact GardenLine, 306-966-5865 or gardenline@usask.ca.

This column is provided courtesy of the Saskatchewan Perennial Society (www.saskperennial.ca; hortscene@ yahoo.com). Check out our bulletin board or calendar for upcoming horticulture events in May.

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It’s time for beer lovers to discover home brewing

By James Romanow All beer drinkers should make beer at least once in their life. It’s fascinating to discover how easy it is. For instance, craft brewers insist that you are only a craft brewer if you forgo corn. Meanwhile, they are cheerfully injecting their brews with everything from pumpkin to espresso. I’m a more Catholic drinker and see no reason why corn, wheat or any other “adjunct” (a technical term, to be delivered with a sneer on one’s lips) is verboten.

If you do forgo adjuncts, you are back to an incredibly simple recipe — water, barley, yeast. There are, like any other food preparation, tricks and mistakes, but the stuff is pretty simple. Even so, most of us are way too lazy to save money and do it ourselves. Last winter I came across the Holy Grail: a kit that is both easy and tastes good.

MB Bottle Brew of Ontario produces kits in three flavours, the standby flavours being Mexican Cerveza, a red Mexican lager style, Bohemian Blonde, a sharper Bavarian style lager, and a pilsner. All are extraordinarily drinkable.

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Home brewing may change your life. It will certainly make you more cynical about the “fresh” draft on tap at any number of pubs.

Home Hardware carries all three flavours across the province. Those in the know recommend the Bohemian Blonde.

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The 4.5-storey residence offers 140 suites; 100 are life lease units. Remaining units are comprised of 15 affordablee rental apartments and 25 personal care suites.

What is a ‘life lease’ ou unit? “With a ‘life lease’, yyo you see own the lease. You purchase tee the right to occupy that suite re ablee ttoo abl for as long as you live or are d P h function independently. H Hyde Parkk Vi View owns the building and the property,” says Elim Lodge executive director Greg Foley.

“There are advantages to life leasing as people age. You don’t have to worry about the security of your investment. Whatever the price of your unit, you promptly receive that back when you end your lease.

Unlike owning a condo, there will never be a surprise bill to fix the roof or the boiler. A life lease is peace of mind.”

Life lease suites range in size from 821 to 1297 squ q square feet, including one bedroom-plus-den and tw two o two-bedroom units. Every two-bedroom suite has two w bathrooms. Life lease suites are priced starting at $25 $2 5 $256,000.

“Our goal is to provide affordable housing for ppeople peo eeo 50 and over. That’s why we have intentionally ppri ric our suites just a little bit below market price,” priced say says Foley.

Life lease units are now pre-selling at Hyde Park V Vie View. Construction will commence this summer with ooccupancy beginning in 2016. Drop by Elim Lodge to oc occ ppic c up a sales package. The Rental apartment waiting pick lis isst will begin accepting applications in May 2015. ist list The innovative residence was designed by Sas Sa S a Saskatoon architect Charles Olfert of AODBT Ar Arc Architecture and Interior Design. Olfert employed ext xt extensive use of architectural glass in the building’s m mo o modern design. Floor-to-ceiling windows capture the stun stu n stunning views of neighbouring Hyde Park, with its 23 acres of lakes, parkland and walking trails.

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• 333 SLIMMON PLACE • Life-Lease Suites by Elim Lodge Housing Group

306.612.3338

Olfert has designed a breathtaking 6-foot wide FreshView Window which will function like an indoor balcony, opening the top portion of the floor-to-ceiling window to the outdoors. Many suites will have balconies with glass panel railings. All of the ‘must-haves’ of today’s condo market are offered at Hyde Park View, including open concept floor plans, nine-foot ceilings and kitchens with large islands, quartz countertops and a full stainless steel appliance package. Master suites have walk-in closets and ensuite bathrooms.

“People will have a choice of colours in their cabinetry, countertops and flooring,” says Foley.

Standard flooring options include luxury vinyl and carpet, with the option to upgrade to hardwood.

Ceramic tile is standard in all en suite bathrooms. Olfert says, “The mechanical systems are at a higher standard than many condos with radiant in-floor heat throughout and central air systems with integrated cooling for each unit.”

Age-inplace design is apparent throughout Door oorw wayys way the complex. “Doorways 6-i -inc nches nch es wi w wid e. Eve Ev veery in suites are 36-inches wide.

Every sev evenenn foo foot, fo t bar t, a rie ri r-f r free ree walkw wa alkk-in ki in suite will have a se seven-foot, barrier-free walk-in ncllose seed in in glass. glas lass. s. There T rree are The r no n steps sstteps to tiled shower, enclosed negotiate,” says Foley.

Residents will enjoy the use of attractive amenity spaces, including the hotel-style lobby, meeting room, exercise room, library, pool table, workshop, mini theatre, hair salon and a large shared patio with BBQ space. Every life lease suite receives one parking stall in the ground-level heated parkade, along with individual drywalled storage rooms. Getting in early allows you to choose a parking space steps away from one of three elevators, located in different areas of the building.

Hyde Park View’s inviting dining room will be a popular gathering spot. A Red Seal chef will preside over the delicious meals created in the large commercial kitchen. Every life lease resident will receive eight meal tickets per month to be enjoyed in the dining room with their neighbours, family or friends. Residents can also purchase additional meal tickets.

Hyde Park View will offer 25 personal care units, in addition to life lease suites. “The rationale for including the personal care units — sometimes called intermediate care — in a life lease and rental building is based on our experience here at Elim Lodge,” says Foley.

Elim Lodge, located at 1123 Moss Avenue in Wildwood, is an independent living facility with 12 assisted living suites. “When a person’s health declines and they need to make that step towards personal care, it’s one of the most traumatic shifts in their life,” says Foley.

“We wanted to design Hyde Park View to be an age-in-place building. When people move in, they’ll be younger and independent. As they grow older, they’ll be able to purchase the kind of services they need to assist them in their suite. When they can no lon nger ge fu funct n ion nct i n in indep deppendde longer function independently, they can move to a spec sspecially pecial pec ia llyy des ial design de igned ign ed are ea iin the same building that designed area willl pprovide wil rovide rov id th ide tthe he 224-hour, 4-hoou 4-h ou personal care that they nneed. nee d Tha d.

T h transition will be easier That be because they will be in the ssame building, with their sam sam am friends surrounding same them the m If they have a spouse, them. their the ir spouse can move with the them hem or stay in their suite.”

L Lic ens en ns Licensed by the provincial ggovernment, gov ern rn the personal care areaa wil are w ill provide an intermediate will level le lev el of care and be staffed by qqualified, qua lifi ifi fiedd, trained staff.

Eliim Lodge is a ChristianElim based or org a zat ani atio tio organization that opens its communities to people of all beliefs and cultures. “We are a charitable organization. Our mandate is to provide residents of Saskatoon with affordable housing. We offer some of the most attractive prices in the city, especially when you consider the unusually high level of service we provide to residents—even to changing the light bulbs. We’ve been doing this for 32 years in Saskatoon,” says Foley.

For more information, contact sales representative Shelley Davis at (306) 612-3338 and visit the website at www.hydeparkview.org. A presentation centre will open onsite later this spring.

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