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Abigail and Rachael Kenny:

Identical twins, identical styles

Outfits:

By Michelle Berg

Rachael and Abigail Kenny are identical twins living identical lives. Both have young children, work corporate jobs, share the same friends, go to the same places and, live only a few blocks away from each other.

“Your life sort of dictates your fashion. We have similar lives so we wear a lot of the same clothes,” explains Rachael.

Rachael is a marketing and communications specialist at Hitachi with a three-year-old and a nine-month-old. Abigail is a financial systems coordinator at the health region with a 14-year-old and a two-year-old. Their mother is from London, England, so both of them travelled to London a lot as children where they acquired their sense of style.

Rachael describes her style as British casual. She always wears black tights and black shoes with dresses and a lot of black jackets and cardigans. “I like to layer a lot — I don’t like to be exposed” “Me too — no bare skin ever,” said Abigail.

Abigail’s style is very similar with a lot of neutrals and layers. “It’s mostly baggy on the top, skinny on the bottom.”

They both love to shop together when travelling and they end up visiting the same stores and buying the same things.

“We’ve gone to different cities and met at a wedding and shown up in the same dress (different colours) with black tights and baggy black boots.”

They like to shop locally and often find pieces when travelling to England. Luna and Hill, Tonic, Spare Parts and The Gap are a few of their favourite places in Saskatoon. Top Shop, H&M and Levi’s are they always visit when shopping in London.

“When we were younger it was really hard to find something different than a chain in Saskatoon so we’ve always loved going shopping when we’re travelling.” says Rachael.

Both twins are more interested in fashion now that Saskatoon’s fashion scene has improved.

“We like to look nice but we’re no fashionistas.” says Abigail.

People mistake one twin for the other all the time, their hair being the only thing that is sometimes different (and not by much).

“Our parents made a point of not dressing us the same so we wouldn’t be those weird twins. Now we do anyway,” says Rachael.

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Identical twins Abigail and Rachael Kenny have similar tastes in style. bridges Photos by Michelle Berg

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Alice Kuipers is one of a number of renowned young adult writers who call Saskatoon home.

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FASHION — 2 Twins’ Brit casual style mainly sourced in Saskatoon INVENTORY — 4 Gear for an active summer at Prairie Summit Shop IN THE CITY — 5, 6 River Landing ideal place for parkour enthusiast

SHARP EATS — 18 Guest chef dinners a hot trend in Saskatoon CROSSWORD AND SUDOKU — 19 ASK ELLIE — 21 EVENTS — 22 ON THE SCENE — 24 At the YWCA Women of Distinction Awards

COVER — 7 Writing for young people has made publishing stars of several Saskatoon writers

WINE WORLD — 26 A Malbec to make you swoon

PARENT TO PARENT — 15 Parents share their thoughts on kids social media usage

OUTSIDE THE LINES — 27 Artist Stephanie McKay’s weekly colouring creation

CITY NEWS — 16 Saskatoon Fashion and Design Festival promotes community and designers

GARDENING — 29 Advice on eradicating sod webworms in your lawn

READ MY BOOK — 17

SPACES — 30 Mid-century modern home accented with global flair

Tyler Harder does some tricks at River Landing, his favourite place to free run in Saskatoon.

Bridges Photo by Michelle Berg

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On the march

About 200 people participated in the Saskatoon leg of the worldwide event March Against Monsanto. Organizers’ goal for the march was to educate people. They claim not enough research has been done on the health effects or unintended consequences of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Rallies were also held in 30 other countries on May 25. Bridges photo by Michelle Berg

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By Angelina Irinici Tyler Harder goes to River Landing to relax. But, as Harder says, he relaxes quite differently than everybody else. While most people flock to the area to unwind and take in the scenery, Harder is busy doing flips and tricks or jumping from one place to another. This is called parkour and free running, urban sports that the 24-year-old has been doing for almost six years. It’s still very new to Saskatoon, and although the number of participants is small, the passion is big.

You can find Harder at River Landing almost every day in the summer — and you can bet that he is always doing tricks.

Q: What initially attracted you to River Landing?

A: The layers … the steps … all the gaps and jumps I can do here are perfect. Its architecture lends itself really well to creativity. I can start from one end (Victoria Bridge) and end on the other (the Farmers’ Market) and do something different every time.

Q. What is parkour and free running?

A: I always have a hard time explaining this. In its basic definition it’s getting from point A to point B as efficiently as possible only using your body.

But that’s kind of a watered down definition at this point, it’s almost a lifestyle now. It’s comparable to skateboarding or any extreme sport. You use your body to come up with creative ways to get on objects and push your limits.

Q: Have you had any bad injuries while training at River Landing?

A: None so far. I’m pretty lucky … so far.

Q: What about in general?

A: The worst I’ve had was a sprained ankle, but that was from screwing around on the trampoline. I’ve been very lucky. I have friends that have not been lucky. A buddy of mine hit his head on the wall (near the concession stand).

He did a f lip and cracked his head and had to get stitches.

That was probably the worst one here.

Q: What kind of reaction do you get from people who happen to see you doing tricks?

A: Reactions are kind of mixed. I’m here to just relax like anybody else, I just relax in a different way. Some people take that as me showing off but I really don’t care if anyone is watching. A lot of people with kids will come up to me and ask me to do something again because the kids really like it. A lot of older people are really freaked out by it. I had one lady who told me that she was going to call security but security guys have seen me here and I’ve never had a problem with them. It’s a public space and I’m not vandalizing anything but some people take offence to it. But most of the reactions are pretty friendly.

Q: What’s the feeling you get doing stunts at River Landing, where it’s all concrete, metal or grass? Do you get nervous?

A: Absolutely. But that’s kind of where the rush comes from.

You convince yourself you can do something that you’ve never done before. It’s kind of scary, but when you do that and that rush is there and you just overcame something, it’s a pretty cool feeling. If anything is bugging me at all it’s out the window as soon as I start doing this stuff.

Tyler Harder does some tricks at River Landing, his favourite place to parkour and free run in Saskatoon. Bridges Photo by Michelle Berg

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I think the writing community here in Saskatchewan is extremely supportive.

— Alice Kuipers

Y o u n g A d u lt A u t h o r s

Some of the best writers call Saskatoon home

Groups, organizations offer plenty of support for city’s authors

By Ashleigh Mattern Books line the walls of Beverley Brenna’s office in the Education Building at the University of Saskatchewan. She’s soft-spoken as she describes her early writing life: she started as a poet, publishing her first poem at age seven, and continued to write poetry through elementary and high school.

Her first introduction to writing children’s literature was through an undergraduate course she took while studying education.

“I suddenly had this epiphany that children’s literature was literature — quality, potentially beautiful and important for kids,” said Brenna, author and assistant professor of curriculum studies at the College of Education at the U of S. Her passion for writing about children for children has led, most recently, to her book The White Bicycle being named a Printz Honor Book by the American Library Association — making her one of only three Canadian authors in the last 14 years to receive that honour.

The White Bicycle is the third title in the Wild Orchid series, which follows Taylor Jane, a teenage girl with Asperger’s syndrome. Of all the characters in her nine published books, Brenna says Taylor Jane is one of her favourites.

“I’ve got to know her through my imagination in intricate detail. She has developed as a very spunky character — unpredictable. And because of that there’s been a lot of surprises for me as I’m writing, as she sort of unfolds Continued on Page 8

Local author Beverley Brenna’s book, The White Bicycle, was named a Printz Honor Book by the American Library Association. Bridges photo by Michelle Berg

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I suddenly had this epiphany that children’s literature was literature — quality, potentially beautiful and important for kids. – Beverley Brenna

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Author Beverley Brenna poses with her puppet Mortimer that she uses for storytelling to preschoolers. Bridges photo by Michelle Berg

Some of her works are considered to be crossovers into adult literature: The Moon Children and the Wild Orchid series have been read by adults, both for enjoyment and in the study of characters who are differently abled.

The main character in The Moon Children has fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.

Brenna says the writing and reading community in Saskatoon is part of the reason she’s done so well thus far.

She has a long list of groups she believes are key to creating an encouraging artist atmosphere in the city: the Saskatchewan Arts Board, the Saskatchewan Writers’ Guild, the Saskatchewan Book Awards, the University of Saskatchewan, public libraries, local bookstores, the StarPhoenix, local radio and television, and local publishers like Thistledown Press. In particular, she says her education in the liberal arts at the universtiy has held a significant role in her own success in writing.

But perhaps most important to supporting and inspiring her creative work are the other creative people in the city.

“I think I’m motivated when I see a new Beth Gooby title, or a new Alice Kuipers title, or Arthur Slade, or Dave Poulsen; a kind of communal cheer goes up from the community of writers when we see our own doing well. And it certainly can’t help but motivate me.”

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That might be part of it, that they’ve been inspired by writers like Alice Kuipers.

— David Poulsen

Building a community

Alice Kuipers, whose book 40 Things I Want to Tell You won the SaskEnergy Young Adult Literature Award at the Saskatchewan Book Awards in April, agrees with Brenna that there’s a lot of support for writers in Saskatoon.

“I think the writing community here in Saskatchewan is extremely supportive.” She notes the importance of groups like the Saskatoon Writers’ Coop, and events like the Saskatchewan Festival of Words in Moose Jaw and the Word on the Street Festival in Saskatoon. “All of these elements foster a community where creativity feels possible.”

Kuipers has had three books published (Life on the Refrigerator Door, The Worst Thing She Ever Did, and the aforementioned 40 Things I Want to Tell You). A new young adult book is in the editing stage, and she has a picture book coming out next year called The Best Ever Book Worm Book by Violet and Victor Small.

Alice Kuipers, shown here in her studio, says writing groups and festivals help foster creativity in the city.

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Bridges photo by Michelle Berg

She was the writer in residence at the Saskatoon Public Library for 2010-11, and she says it’s one of the most useful programs in the city for emerging writers.

“It’s such a good way for writers to be able to improve and grow.”

The current writer-in-residence, David Poulsen, said he first came into contact with the Saskatchewan writing community through his position at the library. He’s been especially impressed with the talent that has come through the doors.

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It’s inspiring for them to see somebody who’s alive and who comes from Saskatchewan, comes from a small town, and is a writer. It lets them know that writers are real people. — Arthur Slade

“I encounter a whole lot of emerging writers because of my position. I will have met with over 200 people (when) my time is up at the end of May. I haven’t broken down the numbers, but a significant number of that group are writing books for kids, both children and young adults, and quite honestly, there’s some pretty darn good stuff that I hope one day will find its way into print.”

Poulsen has 23 books published, the majority of which are for young adults. His most recent book, Old Man, launched in February in Saskatoon.

As an outsider looking in, he wonders if the wealth of talent in young adult fiction has something to do with the success of the established young adult writers living and working here.

“Maybe that’s provided inspiration to those other people who are emerging and thinking, ‘what do I want to write? Maybe I should try something for kids.’ That might be part of it, that they’ve been inspired by writers like Alice Kuipers.”

Young adult author Arthur Slade has 17 novels published. He recently spent a week speaking to students in 16 Regina schools. Bridges photo by Michelle Berg

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(Saskatoon Public Library’s Writer in Residence program is) such a good way for writers to be able to improve and grow. — Kuipers

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Alice Kuipers at Saskatoon’s Word on the Street Festival in 2012. This year’s festival will be held Sept. 22 in Civic Square and around City Hall. Bridges File Photo by GREG PENDER

Reaching out to readers

Beverley Brenna’s next title is a book of poetry for ages seven and up called The Bug House Family Restaurant. It’s about eating bugs.

“If ever you’ve been bugged by bugs, please don’t be so suspicious,” she recited. “With one good chef and half a chance, they might be quite delicious.”

When she first started sending out her Bug House manuscript, she received some “interesting” rejection letters, she says, one of which read, “The poems make us sick to our stomach.” But the book isn’t for adults; it’s aimed at catching reluctant readers.

“As a teacher, I know we haven’t done the best job of that in education. We’ve often offered very stilted, basal reader collections that

haven’t captured children’s fancies. If kids don’t like what they’re reading, they’re not going to be motivated to read it, and the more they read, the better they’ll be as a reader.”

Another important part of reaching out to young readers is through visiting schools.

Poulsen says young adult writers tend to spend more time with their readers than writers of other genres, because they’re invited to speak in schools. He spends 75 to 90 days a year speaking at schools.

Arthur Slade, author of the internationally acclaimed Hunchback Assignment series, says visiting schools becomes “one of your job descriptions” when you’re a yougn adult writer.

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If kids don’t like what they’re reading, they’re not going to be motivated to read it, and the more they read, the better they’ll be as a reader. — Brenna

“It’s a nice part of my career that I can go and stand in front of an audience of grades four to eight and talk to them about writing and get them excited,” he said. “It’s so opposite of what I normally do. And it’s inspiring for them to see somebody who’s alive and who comes from Saskatchewan, comes from a small town, and is a writer.

It lets them know that writers are real people.”

Slade’s next book (due out soon) is called Flickers, a horror novel set in Hollywood in the 1920s.

He sees a strong writing community in Saskatoon in all genres, from poets to nonfiction to young adult fiction. And Slade is married to a musician who is also a writer and actor, so his family sees many different sides of the creative community in Saskatoon.

“It does make you feel like something is really happening here and that in itself makes you feel like you want to be a part of it. I think it all does feed into that joy of creating and that need to create too.”

David Poulsen stands in front of the Wall of Fame at the Saskatoon Public Library — pictures of the 31 writers in residence before him.

Bridges photo by Michelle Berg

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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:

Do you or will you allow your kids on social media?

“My kids won’t have Facebook until they are in high school. When you sign up for an account they say you have to be 13. My kids can talk to family through my email account and look at photos of family on my Facebook. Social media is dangerous for children, however being online is essential for school, learning and games.” — Geri Sorensen

“With today’s society, being online is almost essential. My kids will not be allowed on social media until I feel they are ready and it will be monitored very closely.” — Ashley Pratt “My six-year-old has Facebook. She uses it about once a month with me supervising. She only uses it to talk to family she doesn’t see.” — Denise Taylor “My children are only 4 so they’re not on social media yet ... obviously once they’re older I’m sure social media will become a part of their lives. When the time comes for them to access social media there will definitely be rules about how much time they can spend on it, types of activities that are permitted and they must provide me with their password at all times. I think it’s important to teach children the appropriate conduct for using social media when the time comes for them to use it.”

— Michelle Grodecki “No, my daughter is only 7 and I hope that she won’t be interested in going on it until she’s at least 12. Wishful thinking maybe ... but there is no need!”

— Chera Miller “Our boys are 3 and 5 so definitely not yet and I will try my best to hold off as long as possible. When they are older I don’t think I will be able to stop it but I would limit screen time and observe for sure.

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“Yes, I do but it’s monitored. I think knowing the child is the important factor. It is a part of today’s society, and a way of communicating with the world. But, it’s important to monitor what they are doing to keep them out of trouble and away from predators.” — Treena Cheveldayoff “High school or later; our son is five so that is a long ways away!” — Courtney Mang

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I feel that we all, as a society, spend too much time online and not enough time fostering true relationships like we should. So I hope to teach my boys the value of good old fashioned face-to-face conversations as much as I can in this techno-era.”

— Shelly Lambert “I will once he’s older and to quote Dean Shareski, a teacher in Moose Jaw, we will help him shape his ‘digital fingerprint’. I will teach him from a young age what is and isn’t appropriate in the digital age, as we all know, privacy settings mean nothing.

This includes what not to post online, not posting pics of others without their consent, and ensuring his digital trail is one that would be looked on favourably by employers, scholarship committees, university programs, etc. Yes he will likely make a few errors but we will try to give him all the tools possible to ensure he puts his best foot forward in today’s digital environment.” — Laura Laird “Educate, supervise and cross fingers ... and perhaps take upgrading courses yourselves as each generation is more techno savvy than the previous one.” — Evelyn Laird “Yes, I will probably allow the little ones on social media sites. It seems to be the way that kids communicate now. Of course I would monitor their activity and teach them how to use the Internet effectively, what not to do and what things to avoid. I would much rather teach them myself, than have them going to a friend’s place and doing who knows what!” — Carla Contreras

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Festival promotes community and local designs

By Angelina Irinici

“Growing” is the word Candace Fox uses to describe Saskatchewan’s fashion industry now, and one day she hopes it will be known as “eclectic.”

Fox wants the province’s fashion industry to gain more recognition.

That’s why her, along with a team of four other women, are part of Saskatoon Fashion & Design Festival (SFDF), a committee dedicated to all things fashion and culture. Their mission is to be known as the community’s fashion hub while helping the industry get the respect it deserves.

“This is all volunteer. We’re basically a group of girls that have come together and we’re trying to elevate the Saskatchewan fashion industry and, by doing that, kind of elevate Saskatchewan as well,” says Fox, SFDF’s media representative.

Fox’s love for fashion began as a toddler — she’s been changing her outfit three times a day since she was three years old. It’s that kind of love for fashion that brought the five women together. They see the importance of Saskatchewan’s fashion industry and want its talent to be celebrated.

SFDF started about five years ago, but didn’t fully take off until last year with its first major festival. They chose the term “fashion festival” instead of “fashion week” because the festival includes a number of interactive events that bring the community together so anyone can get involved.

This year’s festival features more than just models and merchandise.

The four-day event kicks off on May 30 in Saskatoon with In Fashion at Midtown Plaza, a free workshop with industry experts educating about this year’s trends.

Throughout the festival a free exhibit taking a look at vintage fashions is being held at AKA Gallery. The gallery will also host the launch party, SFDF Night Out, a 19-plus event with clothing, refreshments, music and appetizers.

Melissa Squire, who wil present at the Saskatoon Fashion & Design Festival, uses a variety of materials in her work — even recycled tires. Bridges Photo by Michelle Berg

What Fox calls the “bread and butter” of the festival is the SFDF Runway at Mercedes-Benz on June 1. The circus-themed show is complete with trapeze artists, entertainment and, of course, the province’s top designers’ newest collections.

“We’re so excited about that,” Fox says of the runway show. “Nothing has been seen like this yet in Saskatoon and we’re kind of hoping to set the bar in terms of fashion shows because this is going to be completely outrageous.”

The following afternoon is a free show at River Landing called Pose.

While the Mercedes-Benz show fea-

tures more couture looks, Pose will show designers’ spring and summer ready-to-wear fashions. Local designer and owner of Alchemy Clothing and Salon, Melissa Squire, took part in last year’s Pose and remembers the show for its “organic” feel.

“There is definitely a crowd that comes to it and a crowd that forms from it,” she says. “It’s really cool to see. I like that it’s out in the community and anybody can come.”

Saskatoon’s tight-knit community is something Squire holds dear. She stresses not only the importance of a local fashion industry, but supporting local designers and entrepreneurs.

While others are flocking to opposite ends of the country to make their mark in the fashion industry, Squire is perfectly happy in Saskatchewan.

“I just don’t think that I could do the things that I currently do elsewhere. I’m very much tied to Saskatchewan and I will be here. I am staying here,” she says.

Known for her 1950s inspired silhouettes and fusing punk and pretty, Squire will be featuring pieces that include bright colours, bold prints, studs and chains. She also uses recycled materials like old tire tubes which she turns into accessories.

While she saves costs with recycling,

it makes for a heavy workload. Squire says her preparation for SFDF has included nearly 20-hour work days, but adds that it’s definitely worth it — and it’s paying off.

“I think that Saskatchewan is finally taking us seriously and is taking artists and crafts people seriously,” she explains. “It’s not homemade, it’s handmade. And that’s the difference.”

The Saskatoon Fashion & Design Festival runs May 30 — June 2.

Tickets for the events are available exclusively online at picatic.com. For more information check out www. saskfashion.com.

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D AV I D T E M R I C K

Lure of fantasy yields real books For my sixth birthday, my father gave me a leather-bound copy of Treasure Island. At the time, I remember being disappointed that it wasn’t an action figure of some kind.

After reading it though, the story lit a fire inside of me and my joy of reading was born. Shortly afterward, I began reading as many classics as I could get my hands on. I began to notice that the vast majority of classic literature had many elements of what are now classified as fantasy.

That genre became my focus when trying to find modern authors to enjoy, but I was ultimately disappointed that most of them have gone into hard-fantasy more concerned with turning their worlds into role-playing games than telling compelling

stories with great characters. The recipe is never changing; books are done as trilogies, names are incomprehensible and have more umlauts than vowels, swords are described in painstaking detail but the characters get a broad and generalized anatomy.

The fantasy landscape has become so entrenched in this mindset that nothing innovative is ever accomplished. I see no reason why fantasy novels can’t be accessible to a wider audience more interested in character development and exciting story progression rather than statistical analysis.

With that in mind, in my second novel, Deadly Intentions, I continue telling the story of a deeply troubled

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Little does he know, the conflict to liberate his nation is a distraction set in motion by the puppet masters behind the cult who are massing in the north for an all-out offensive. In a race against time, Tristan must find allies to prevent his world from coming to ruin, or die in the attempt.

I can be found through my personal website: www.davidtemrick. com, on Twitter @dtemrick and on Facebook. I use social media regularly to keep in contact with my readers and hear their input.

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Guest chef dinners heat up local dining scene

By Jenn Sharp Suppose you wanted to sample cuisine from one of Canada’s top chefs but you didn’t want to shell out on a trip to Ottawa or Montreal?

Collaboration and guest chef dinners have become a hot trend across Canada, and have now made their way to Saskatchewan.

A complete “dining experience” is how Marc Lepine describes what patrons discover at his Ottawa restaurant, the nationally-renowned and incredibly unique Atelier.

Anthony McCarthy, executive chef at the Saskatoon Club, brought Lepine to the city recently for the first of the club’s Guest Chefs Dinner Series.

He wanted to bring in someone with a completely different cuisine style to anything we currently have in Saskatchewan.

“I really wanted to see Marc have his food represented. He has great food, a great reputation and he’s a great guy,” says McCarthy.

With the help of McCarthy and his staff, Lepine crafted a fivecourse masterpiece, fusing Japanese and Canadian elements in a wholly modern presentation.

Atelier has become famous for the unique dishes Lepine (who was the 2012 Canadian Culinary Champion) and his team create every night.

A 12-course, $110 tasting menu is available based on what’s fresh and what’s in season. A lot of fun is built in — chefs play with temperatures of the dishes, textures and visual elements.

“There’s a visual, cerebral element going on with some of the dishes. It makes people think and gets them excited about food…We want people to leave talking about it,” says Lepine Dinners are meant to be lingered over and savoured at Atelier. Guests typically spend three hours in the small (22-seat) establishment. Many of the world’s best restaurants offer tasting menus. This gives the chefs

Chef Marc Lepine, of Atelier in Ottawa, prepares a multi-course meal at The Saskatoon Club for a Guest Chefs Dinner Series event. Lepine's focus is on fresh, unique ingredients presented in a modern and exciting style. Top photos courtesy of MIV PHOTOGRAPHY. Chef bridges Photo by Michelle Berg

complete control over the dining experience.

“It’s like a production. It enables us to provide the experience we want to give people as opposed to them selecting it.”

For Lepine, presentation is as important as everything else. Flavour is number one but “we’re small and we

have that time to put that detail into the presentation.”

The Saskatoon dinner was a new challenge for the Saskatoon Club chefs — several other chefs from around the city came to help out with the event and learn from Lepine. The tasting menu has always been a staple for him.

“That’s how I like to eat,” explains

Lepine. “I like to sample lots of different things in an evening. As I was learning as a chef, the chefs I always took to were the ones that ran restaurants that did nothing but tasting menus.”

The event was the first for the Club’s Guest Chefs Dinner Series. The next will be held June 20 with Martin Ju-

neau (the 2011 Canadian Culinary Champion) from Montreal’s Pastaga restaurant. The cost of $160 for the dinner includes tax, wine pairings and gratuity. Reserve by calling 306-6521780.

And what did Lepine think of his first visit to Saskatoon?

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Parenting course may help new father get involved Q: I’ve been married for five years, and have a new baby. But my spouse was very uninvolved with my pregnancy, despite that we’d already had two miscarriages. He wouldn’t “waste” his time coming to doctors’ appointments.

I tried to involve him in sending questions he’d like me to ask the obstetrician, but he dismissed me.

When the baby started kicking, he didn’t want to feel it. Nor willingly choose paint colours for the nursery.

I also had problems with my parents, which caused me MUCH insomnia and anxiety, and he wasn’t interested in discussing it with me.

Luckily, I see a psychologist. It was a very hard pregnancy, emotionally.

Now that the baby’s here, he’s helpful, but would rather do things he wants on weekends, i.e. yard work, than help me with the baby that I care for 24/7.

I understand he has to work, and has limited time to himself, but as this baby experience is new to both of us, we should be learning about her and helping each other out!!

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She was fussing a lot during one feeding and he saw me crying. I said, “She’s only two weeks old, the yard work can wait.” His response, “Do I have to hold your hand every time?”

Meanwhile, he’s struggled with the baby, thinking she doesn’t feel soothed by him and doesn’t like him. I was supportive. But I don’t get that support in return.

How do I continue to live in a marriage like this?

So Alone A: Your most important focus during these early months is to feel secure and bonded with your baby. Even troubles with your parents and disappointments in your husband need

to be set aside awhile.

It’s good that you supported his feelings of inadequacy. This is new to him too, and the miscarriages may’ve made him afraid to be involved. That’s not a great excuse, but it may be reality.

Once you’re more settled with your infant — and meanwhile continuing to see the psychologist — you can talk to him about being a parental team.

Taking a parenting course together, reading parent-help books, talking to other new parents in a support group, all can help you both realize that adjustment to a new baby is a normal process.

READER ALERT — Some of you will find the following question disturbing. But I believe it’d be a disservice to this young writer and many others, for me not to take it seriously.

Many children are faced with sexual requests such as follows, at an age where they have no idea how to respond. That uncertainty can lead them to being bullied, assaulted and worse.

Q: This guy a few years older wants

me to give him oral sex. He always mentions that he’ll show me his thing.

What should I say or do?

Shy Person A: Say NO. You NEVER have to do something another person wants, that makes you feel uncomfortable, afraid or even unsure.

Say NO. Walk away. Avoid him. His suggestion’s rude, not a compliment.

He wants this so he can brag about it, take a photo, and/or show friends.

That’s how destructive images get sent around on the Internet and harm a person’s daily life at school and with friends.

He’s not a decent guy who cares about you. He’s really no different from a stranger-flasher from whom you’d run.

So run. And if he asks you again, report him to your parents and school principal. If he pursues you, report him to police.

Q: Three years ago, my daughters, 14 and 11, were attacked. My younger daughter didn’t survive.

Since then, I’ve struggled raising three surviving children (I was previously divorced). I’ve been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder — PTSD. Still, I achieved a college degree. I found a job, but high stress and inconsistent hours exacerbated my PTSD, causing daily panic attacks. My youngest child, eight, suffered emotional issues, and I had to quit work.

I’m now living on assistance, hardly scraping by. If I don’t find another job, I can’t pay my bills. I have increased flashbacks, and nightmares due to the anxiety.

Can’t Move Forward A: As a victim of violence, your family may qualify for court-provided programs that could help with counselling, job search, and compensation. Pursue this.

Seek local community help for you and your children, through family agencies, YWCA programs. Do online searches and get pro-active. Re-visit whomever diagnosed PTSD, for treatment/advice, and a support group.

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Thursday, M ay 30 Topher Mils Crackers Restaurant and Lounge, #1-227 Pinehouse Dr. Puttin’ on the Foil: Electrifying Hillbilly Punk n’ Roll Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave. Flying Fox and the Hunter Gatherers w/ Minor Matter and The Crackling Vangelis Tavern, 801 Broadway Ave. Mudmen Rock the Bottom, 834B Broadway Ave. Fri day, M ay 3 1

Jomamma Piggy’s Pub & Grill, 1403A Idylwyld Dr. N.

Blues Jam Vangelis Tavern, 801 Broadway Ave.

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Rocky Night In Canada FanFest Cabaret w/ Honeymoon Suite New Holland Training Centre, 230 Marquis Dr.

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Jazz Diva Series: Tatrina Tai and The Maurice Drouin Orchestra w/ Meeting in Progress The Bassment, B3-202 Fourth Ave. N.

Wednesday, June 5

Men Without Shame Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave. Les Barrington Nutana Legion, 3021 Louise St.

Piano Fridays w/ Neil Currie Roots Series: The Celts Are Coming w/ Back of The Bus and The Residuals The Bassment, B3-202 Fourth Ave. N.

The Hamps Downtown Legion, 606 Spadina Cres. W.

Men Without Shame Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave.

Ian Martens McNally Robinson, 3130 Eighth St. E.

3 Pack + One Army & Navy Veterans Club, 359 First Ave. N.

CFCR Sled Island Fundraiser w/ Wizards, Powder Blue, Caves and Seahags Vangelis Tavern, 801 Broadway Ave.

Donnie Anaquod Toon Town Tavern, 1630 Fairlight Dr. The Olde Thyme Rhythm Makers Fairfield Seniors’ Centre, 103 Fairmont Cres.

Lynn Jackson McNally Robinson, 3130 Eighth St. E. Owls by Nature w/ Gunner and Smith and Fisticuffs Vangelis Tavern, 801 Broadway Ave. Classy Chassys Amigos Cantina, 632 10th St. E. The Shoeless Joes and The Grove Rock the Bottom, 834B Broadway Ave. Idle Rains Stan’s Place, 106-110 Ruth St. E.

3 Pack + One Army & Navy Veterans Club, 359 First Ave. N.

Mazzfest 2013 w/ Life Ruiner, Expire and Being As An Ocean The Odeon Events Centre, 241 Second Ave. S. Northcote w/ The Matinee Amigos Cantina, 632 10th St. E. New Jacobin Club, Mistress Nagini, Phoenix Christ and Sun Falls East Rock the Bottom, 834B Broadway Ave. Idle Rains Stan’s Place, 106-110 Ruth St. E. Jomamma Piggy’s Pub & Grill, 1403A Idylwyld Dr. N. S u nday, Ju ne 2 Les Barrington Nutana Legion, 3021 Louise St.

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The Gallery/Art Placement Until May 30 at 228 Third Ave. S. Colour and Construction, new paintings by Robert Christie.

Gordon Snelgrove Gallery Until May 31 at 191 Murray Building, U of S. Dreamondriandreamon by Tyson John Atkings. Atkings investigates motion, perception (hallucination) and dissociation in various media. A reception will be held May 31 at 7 p.m.

Surface Factor, by Sask Terra Group, runs June 3-9.

Pacific Framing Gallery Through May at 204-2750 Faithfull Ave. Prairie landscape watercolours by Jim Brager. Spring and retirement sale of art and framing. All items must go by the end of May. Parkridge Centre Through May at 110 Gropper Cres. Works by Mayfair Artists.

Mendel Art Gallery Until June 2 at 950 Spadina Cres. E. I Know You By Heart: Portrait Miniatures features tiny portraits from the late 18th to early 20th centuries.

Multi-media works by Toronto artist Jason Baerg are featured in Returning. The Home Show features works from the permanent collection relating to “home.” Artists by Artists presents photographs by Barbara Reimer. The Gallery is participating in the Nature City Festival until May 31. The gallery spaces will be closed June 3-14 for installation of the summer exhibitions. The opening reception for the summer shows is June 14 at 8 p.m. Re-stART is an art sale and fundraiser organized by the Gallery Group Volunteers.

Works to be submitted for sale must be brought to the Mendel on June 7 or June 8, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. The sale dates are June 14, 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. and June 15, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Gallery on Third, Watrous Through May at 102 Third Ave. E., Watrous. Student Art Show. Sponsored by Watrous and Area Arts Council.

Saskatoon City Hospital Gallery on the Bridges Until May 30 on the third floor at Saskatoon City Hospital. Northern Dimensions, acrylic paintings of northern Saskatchewan by Joy Mendel.

Works in oil, acrylic and watercolour by Saskatoon artist Irene Strochein, on the fourth floor.

Watrous Library Through May in Watrous. High School Art Show. Sponsored by the Watrous and Area Arts Council.

sign Group, Artists’ Workshop, Atelier 2302, Men Who Paint, St. George Studio Artists, The Mix Artists Collective, Studio 5 and Textile Artists Group. An eclectic assemblage of art including painting, glass, pottery and sculpture. Artists will be working on pieces, and art will be on display and for sale.

Re-stART Fundraiser June 7-8, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. the Mendel Gallery Group Volunteers will be accepting artworks on a first come-first served basis. Only 500 pieces will be accepted. An opportunity to sell art and/or buy new pieces from someone else.

Hangable art will be offered for sale June 14, 12 p.m. to 10 p.m., and June 15, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit www.mendel.ca.

WaterFront Craft Art Festival June 8, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at River Landing. A one-day outdoor sale of fine craft and original art. Features works of nearly 50 local artists. Live demonstrations in glass work and printmaking through the day.

Swing dance demonstrations and classes from Saskatoon Lindy Hop. Hosted by the Saskatchewan Craft Council in Partnership with Affinity Credit Union.

Handmade House Showcase Gallery Until June 1 at 710 Broadway Ave. Eclectic Birdhouses by Mary Romanuck. It features birdhouses made from naturally hollowed out poplar.

SCYAP Gallery Until June 14 at 253 Third Ave. S. RIC-CYCLE 1.0: An Introduction to the Madness

by Ric Pollock. It is the first in a three-part series of Pollock’s works. A reception will be held May 30 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Wood ’13 Until June 1, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and June 2, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Galleria Building at Innovation Place. The Saskatchewan Woodworkers’ Guild’s 35th annual show. Works by guild members and local high school students. Visit www. saskwoodguild.ca.

Affinity Gallery Until June 16 at 813 Broadway Ave. The Jury’s Out. Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Dimensions, this exhibition will explore the process of jurying by discussing all of the works submitted. A closing reception will be held June 16 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Void Gallery Until June 2 at 2-1006 Eighth St. E. Fair and Square, works

by Ink Slab Printmakers.

Ukrainian Museum of Canada Until June 17 at 910 Spadina Cres. E. Remember Chernobyl,

by Toronto artists Kathy Nicholaichuk. A commemoration of one of the world’s worst nuclear accidents which occurred April 26, 1986, depicted “softly” through the use of caricatures.

Second Annual Art Trek June 7, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and June 8, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at various galleries. Saskatoon’s studio discovery tour. With eight studio groups: 330 De-

The Gallery, Frances Morrison Library Until June 20 at 311 23rd St. E. SPL100YRS: In Pictures. Historic photos from local history celebrating the rich history of the Saskatoon Public Library during its 2013 centennial celebration.

Paved Arts Until June 21 at 424 20th St. W. Memories of a Naturalist,

by Maria Whiteman and Clint Wilson. A reception will be held May 31 at 8 p.m. A public artists talk will be held June 1 at 2 p.m.

St. Thomas More Gallery Until June 28 at 1437 College Dr. After a Long Winter, by Michelle Yuzdepski.

Meewasin Valley Centre Gallery Until June 28 at 402 Third Ave. S. A Sense of Place. It features sculptures and paintings by Monique Martin and photography by Trint Thomas.

Observations of Nature, featuring works by some of the Saskatoon Homeschoolers’ students, celebrates nature in the city.

Durand’s Footwear Until June 29 at 255 Second Ave. N. Black and white photography printed from traditionally-exposed film by Sharon Ceslak.

Spirit of Manitou Studio Trail July 6, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and July 7, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the areas of Manitou Beach, Watrous, Meacham and Viscount. Visit the studios of 15 artists. Follow the signs on the free self guided tour to discover artists sculpting in clay, wood, soapstone and bronze; painters, potters, jewelry artists, a textile artist and furniture makers. Visit www. spiritofmanitou.ca.

Western Development Museum Until Sept. 2 at 2610 Lorne Ave. S. Love Birds by Kim Adams. The sculpture exhibit playfully reimagines everyday materials; farm machinery, grain silos, automobile parts, toys and model train parts transform into fictional worlds and imaginary landscapes. It is presented in collaboration with the Mendel Art Gallery.

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International Saskatchewan Salsa and Bachata Congress May 30 to June 2 at Beiley’s Ultralounge, Outlaws Country Rock Bar and the Saskatoon Inn. A four-day event with international showcases, international dance workshops, dances and the World Latin Dance Cup Qualifier. With Reggae artist Pitbull and Afro-Cuban artists The Buena Vista Social Club. Visit sasksalsabachatacongress.com.

Saskatoon Fashion and Design Festival Events May 30 to June 2. A weekend of fashion-focused events.

Organized by the Saskatoon Fashion & Design Festival (SFDF) team. SFDF’s Night Out at AKA Gallery is held May 31 at 424 20th St. W. from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Features a fashion exhibit, a cash bar and live entertainment. The SFDF Runway at Mercedes Benz is held June 1 at the Mercedes Benz Dealership, 715 Melville St., at 9 p.m. With the latest work by Saskatchewan’s top designers.

NatureCity Festival Until May 31 around Saskatoon. Presented by Native Plant Society. Fun and informative opportunities to celebrate the beauty of nature in our city. Visit www. wildaboutsaskatoon.org.

SNTC Arts Fundraiser May 31, 6:30 p.m. at the Saskatoon Farmers’ Market. Presented by the Saskatchewan Native Theatre Company.

Featuring former students of the Circle of Voices Program.

With dinner, a live auction of Aboriginal Art, silent auction items, draws and door prizes.

Proceeds will go toward the SNTC 2013/14 season, which they will announce.

Old School Cool May 31 and June 1, 7:30 p.m.

at the Remai Arts Centre.

The year end celebration for the Saskatchewan Express Musical Theatre Studio. A selection of musical theatre, jazz, tap, ballet, hip hop and lyrical dance.

Summer Salad Bar Lunch June 1, 12 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Anglican Church.

Features a variety of salads, cheese, buns and beverages.

For tickets call 664-6389 or 249-3127.

Meewasin International Trails Day June 1, sunrise to sunset, on the Meewasin Trail and at Friendship Park. An event celebrating recreation trails to promote trail development, the use of trails and the healthy lifestyle they encourage. Meewasin hopes to get thousands of trail users out on the riverbank trail, walking, running, rolling, canoeing, kayaking, geocaching or riding. With music, vendors, a formal program, a family-cycle ride from Wanuskewin Heritage Park to Friendship Park, free fitness classes at River Landing and interpretive walks. Everyone who comes out on Trails Day will receive a limited edition souvenir of International Trails Day.

Masters of the Wind June 1, 7 p.m. at Walter Murray Collegiate auditorium. Presented by the India Canada Cultural Association. A musical performance featuring a fusion of Indian and Western music. With Pt. Ronu Mujumdar on flute, George Brooks on saxophone and Pt. Ramdas Palsule on drums. For tickets call 3732775, 371-9416, 281-0039 or 979-4466.

National Walk “Stride to Turn the Tide” of Aids in Africa June 1, 9 a.m. registration, on the Meewasin Trail behind the Mendel Art Gallery.

The walk begins at 10 a.m.

Hosted by Grandmothers 4 Grandmothers Saskatoon. A national walk raising funds to support the Stephen Lewis Foundation, to aid the African grandmothers who are raising grandchildren orphaned by Aids.

Walk to Cure Huntington Disease June 1, 9:30 a.m. registration on Meewasin Trial behind the Diefenbaker Canada Centre.

The walk begins at 10 a.m.

A lunch a social will be held at 11 a.m. Visit huntington. akaraisin.com/SaskatoonWalk2013.

Yard Sale June 1, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Nutana Park Mennonite Church, 1701 Ruth St. Proceeds will go to MCC Relief Sale.

Youth Infusion June 1, 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Shaw Centre. For ages 11-16.

An evening of break dancing, an open gym, live music, games and swimming. For information call 975-7744.

Radisson Jamboree June 1 and 2 at Radisson Arena. Raising funds for a new fire truck. With old time, country and gospel music, Cowboy Poet Ken McConghie, Miss Teen SK Jill Martin and a dance demonstration by the Radisson Dance Group. Visit www.radisson. ca or call 306-827-2233.

25th Annual PotashCorp Children’s Festival of Saskatchewan June 2-5 at Kiwanis Memorial Park. Theatre, music, dance, circus arts performances and activities from around the world. Visit www. potashcorpchildrensfestival. com. With an opening night cupcake reception and show June 1 at 6 p.m.

Colour Run Saskatchewan June 2, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in Kiwanis Park. A fundraising event for Beads of Courage Canada. A five km event open to people of all skill levels. With colour stations that symbolize the colourful strands of beads these

courageous children use to tell the stories of their medical journeys. For optimum colour saturation, white clothing is highly recommended. To register visit www.z2systems.com/np/ clients/beadsofcouragec/ event.jsp?event=3.

June 2 at 2 p.m. at Third Avenue Centre. Presented

by Sky Sterling Production.

The pastoral philharmonics of Saint Peter’s Angel Band.

With the music of Patsy Cline, Jim Reeves, Johnny Cash, Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn.

Doors Open June 2, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at various locations in Saskatoon. An afternoon of peeking behind doors that are not normally open to the public or would normally charge an entrance fee. Many locations have organized guided tours, displays and activities to enrich the visitor experience.

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With Henri Loiselle. For information call 343-9460.

A Summer Prelude June 2, 7:30 p.m. at GraceWestminster United Church.

Presented by the Saskatoon Concert Band Auxiliary.

Under the direction of Nick Todd, the concert includes classical, movie melodies and marches.

Children’s Festival Fundraising Gala June 2, 7:30 p.m., at the Remai Arts Centre. A celebration of the Northern Saskatchewan International Children’s Festival’s 25th anniversary. Featuring a theatre performance by Imago Theatre of ZooZoo, a madcap revue of illusion and comedy. With food by D’reen’s and a silent auction.

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Saskatoon Racing Canoe Club Season Opener Regatta June 1, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and June 2, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Pike Lake. Hosted by the Saskatoon Racing Canoe Club. Clubs from Western Canada, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia will be competing at this event.

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Over $100,000 was raised through the dinner and is a major source of financial support for YWCA Saskatoon services.

YWCA touches the lives of thousands of women and children here in our community.

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Given this somewhat sour frame of mind you can imagine that I approached El Enemigo without great enthusiasm. I was, however, pleasantly surprised, even mildly seduced, by the time the bottle was finished.

Enemigo means enemy, and there is a somewhat gnomic quote on the back label to explain the name. I assume the making of this wine was not easy. Whether that is due to the country’s economics, the owner’s economics, the climate or some intransigent vines, I have no idea.

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By Erl Svendsen My lawn did not survive the winter unscathed. Between the gravel and sand matting down the front lawn, the surprisingly active mouse in the back (that my intrepid cat, Boris, caught as the snow was melting and proudly and promptly brought indoors to show me), and the pervasive snow mould, my lawn has never looked worse. I’m sure this is a common story. But those are winter lawn problems. Summer pest problems are mostly due to insects.

One of the main culprits is the sod webworm.

Sod webworms are the larval form of small, brownish-white grass moths, of which there are several species. The moths are active at night, laying their eggs from July to September. They hide during the day in the grass, in shrubs, and on tree trunks, fluttering up in a cloud when disturbed. The moths themselves cause no damage. Instead, it is their creamy-white to dark grey and light brown headed larvae that cause damage as they cut off the grass blades, pulling them into their silken burrows at or just below the soil surface.

The young caterpillars overwinter in silken cocoons in the ground and begin feeding again in early spring before pupating and emerging as adult moths in early summer. There are several species whose generations overlap making it seem like the grass moth is active all summer.

Rarely found in a shady lawn, sod webworms are most often found in full sun, on slopes and sandy soils.

Symptoms start out as irregular brown patches that appear in midsummer. Summer heat, drought and poor fertility can worsen the problem. Conversely, a healthy lawn is the best defence. Sufficient water, fertilizer and weed control can greatly reduce the impact of a sod webworm infestation.

To confirm you have sod webworms, check for recently clipped grass, small green pellets and fine

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webbing in the thatch. Like the adult moths, the larvae are nocturnal so you’ll rarely see them in the daytime.

You can force them to the surface by applying a solution of lemon-scented dish detergent (1 to 2 tablespoons of soap per gallon of water) or with a one per cent pyrethrin solution applied in a two by two foot square over an affected area. The larvae should emerge after two to five minutes, allowing you to count them and determine their size (the smaller they are the easier to control). Concentrate your efforts on the edge of an affected patch as this is where they will be most active — they will have already moved out of the middle of

the brown patch as there will be little for them to feed on.

Two chemicals are registered for control in Canada. One is deltamethrin, a group 3 insecticide. The other is spinosad, a natural product derived from a soil organism and is approved for organic agriculture.

A third option is a biocontrol agent — a naturally occurring entomopathogenic nematode, Steinernema carsocapsae. It may be available in a concentrated solution at some garden centres and through online mailorder companies.

Apply all control options according to label instructions. The best time to apply any of these controls is

as late in the day as possible, as close to when the larvae emerge from their protective silken burrows to begin feeding.

Announcement: Gardenline is open for the season “From the expert gardener to the first timer or even commercial businesses, all questions are welcome,” says MaryLee McArthur, GardenLine co-ordinator with the College of Agriculture and Bioresources at the University of Saskatchewan. Call 306 966-5865 (long-distance charges apply) Monday to Thursday until Aug. 31. Or send your questions to: gardenline@usask.ca

The sod webworm moth is not hard to eradicate but it will take dilligence.

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By Ashley Martin WHO? Anne Parker WHAT? The living area and kitchen of her Hillsdale bungalow in Regina.

WHEN? The house was built in 1957 in a classic mid-century modern style.

Parker bought the house about five years ago.

WHY? This house had been on Parker’s radar for years. When the “for sale” sign went up, she knew the real-estate agent and got a look inside, though she had no intention of buying a house at the time.

“When I walked through, I thought, ‘I could see myself living here for the rest of my life,’ ” said Parker. “I just thought it was a neat looking house and I love the windows in the living room. Just that amount of light coming into the home was really unusual. I’ve always lived in older homes so you just don’t get that kind of light when you have greater than full-storey windows.”

The living room has been great for entertaining, and Parker has taken to hosting house concerts.

HOW? When Parker moved in, she didn’t make any changes past painting. The previous owners had renovated, making a more open-concept design, tearing out a wall to open up the kitchen and turning two bedrooms into a master with ensuite.

Though the walls are white, the home is anything but plain. There are pops of colour through furniture and artworks. A berber rug from Morocco ties the living room together.

Parker has stayed true to the era of the home in some of her furniture choices, a green retro lounge chair and Eames kitchen chairs among them.

She opted to keep an odd original feature — a stand-alone closet at the front entrance.

“It’s like an island in the middle of the living room, but it’s actually very functional. It provides a divider be-

tween the dining room and the door, and you do need a closet.”

The house is ideal for displaying Parker’s art collection. The previous owners installed gallery type lighting in the living room, and Parker has brought in staff from Assiniboia Gallery to hang the pieces.

“They’ll go through the house and

they don’t have those preconceived notions about ‘this piece goes in the living room, this one goes in the dining room,’ they just mix everything up and just hang it all.”

Her new favourite piece is a green painting with boats, which she recently bought in Vietnam.

“We’d stayed on boats that are like

Bridges Photos by Bryan Schlosser the boats in the painting, so it actually has some real resonance with me.”

Another favourite is a painting over the fireplace by Regina artist Jana Kutarna.

“Those are the doors of Luther High School gym. I make people guess.

Nobody yet has guessed.”

Though the louvres over the floorto-ceiling living room windows keep the house cool in the summer, Parker does plan to replace the windows, which are original to the house. She also plans to install a gas fireplace, as the wood-burning marble fireplace doesn’t draw well.

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