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Laurie Brown:

Designer excited to bring “wow” factor to SFW By Michelle Berg This is Laurie Brown’s first year presenting her designs at Saskatchewan Fashion Week (SFW). Brown lets the fabric speak to her when coming up with a new collection. “I just go fabric shopping, find stuff I love then make stuff out of what I’ve found. I just sketch, and afterwards it becomes a collection.” This year Brown is going to push her creative side on the runway, with a 20-piece collection made into sets of five outfits. She wanted to make something that stands out and wows people — wearable art. She even made motorized dresses for her graduation show in Toronto. Brown, who moved to Saskatoon in high school from Manitoba, didn’t start sewing until she went to college in Toronto. “If I ever did sewing by myself I would use staples and duct tape and my dad would make fun of me.” Brown is excited to be part of SFW and to be working with makeup artist Sarah Lindsay. “I think Sarah Lindsay is one of the most amazing makeup artists in the world. She can pull anything out.” Preparing for SFW takes months but Brown enjoys the challenge. “You work endless hours of little bits of time. I did my fabric sourcing a month and a half ago, got my fabric last week, and I’ve been working on patterns.” SFW is a great opportunity to see some fresh ideas on the runway — there are a lot of emerging and creative designers from Regina and Saskatoon. Brown’s own style is quite simple — she usually just wears black. Her designs are an outlet for her creative side. She doesn’t have time for her own hair or makeup during shows and she hates going on the runway at the end of her shows. Brown, who dislikes being in the spotlight, spends a lot of time working on designs so she often forgets that her work is becoming quite popular in the province. She credits Saskatoon’s small fashion industry for her success. After living in Toronto for several years, she came back to Saskatoon one summer and decided to stay. “The benefit of starting out in Saskatoon is that in Toronto I was one of thousands, here we’re like a handful of people and we all know each other and help each other out.” Brown says when she moved back to Saskatoon there wasn’t much of a fashion scene. In the last three years she has seen a huge increase in fashion shows, especially through charity events. “The calibre of them are amazing... People team up with amazing artists — musicians, painters and photographers — and everyone’s kind of working together. I can’t see myself leaving Saskatoon unless summer never comes.”

1. Shoes: Payless 2. Leggings: Urban Planet 3. Tunic: Laurie Brown 4. Blazer: Winners 5. Jacket: Le Chateau

6. Necklace: Grandma’s locket, a Japanese coin from her brother’s pocket and a Scottish gem 7. Ring: borrowed from a girlfriend

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Fashion designer Laurie Brown poses in the Dutch Growers’ Greenhouse. Bridges Photo by Michelle Berg

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Lorne Calvert plays the piano with the St. Andrew’s Worship Band as they practise for a concert at McClure United Church in Saskatoon. Bridges photo by Michelle Berg

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FASHION — 2 Saskatoon’s Laurie Brown part of Saskatchewan Fashion Week line-up

SPACES — 18 Retro feel hard to beat in this beautiful reno

INVENTORY — 4 Unique pieces from Nunavut-born artist

SHARP EATS — 20 Fresh garden produce during the growing season through Community Supported Agriculture

COVER — 5 Former premier Lorne Calvert embraces life in a new career

OUTSIDE THE LINES — 22 Artist Stephanie McKay’s weekly colouring creation

GARDENING — 10 Choose the right lawn species for your conditions

ON THE SCENE — 23, 24 At the Saskatchewan Book Awards ceremony and Saskatchewan Country Music Association Awards

PARENT TO PARENT — 11 Bed-wetting: Advice from the trenches IN THE CITY — 12 Waiting for the flowers in Patterson Garden

EVENTS — 26 CROSSWORD AND SUDOKU — 28

READ MY BOOK — 15

ASK ELLIE — 29

CITY NEWS — 16 Women’s-only beginner triathlon training inspires confidence

WINE WORLD — 30 Perfect cocktails with Croft Pink Port

Amy Jo Ehman waits for the apple trees to bloom at her favourite place in Saskatoon, Patterson Garden. Bridges photo by Michelle Berg

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U g ly F i s h

Ugly Fish pieces are all one of a kind, made from ethically harvested caribou antler and naturally dropped antler collected off the arctic tundra. Artist Adina Applebum was born in Nunavut and has been making jewelry since 2008. The materials, the animals and the culture of the north inspire her pieces. The name Ugly Fish comes from Applebum’s grandma. “Community members started calling her Kanajuq (ugly fish) because she was very opinionated and stood up for herself. She thought it was because she had such a big mouth.” The original Ujamiit pieces are made in honour of her — a strong, beautiful, opinionated and empowered woman. She uses beads and chains but the focus is on the antler. There are many pieces from bracelets, necklaces, and earrings, as well as fringe tees. You can purchase this jewelry or inquire on a custom piece at the Ugly Fish Facebook page.

1. Faux ivory Tuktu drop earrings: With gold chain — $50

2. tuktu tip (faux tooth) necklace: With gold chain — $60 3. shaman blood amulet necklace: With hand-carved ox bone skull — $20 4. unisex tuktu bracelet: With gunmetal chain $40

5. Wire skeletons: $40 6. Crystal magic/chandelier pendant neckla ce: $20

7. tarnik tuktu drop: With gunmetal chain — $25 8. Blood bead black fly necklace: With ecuadorian clasp bead — $30

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The difference between government, the church or a business is how many zeros there are in the budget. — Lorne Calvert

L O R N E C A LV E R T

Enjoying life’s journey and detours

Lorne Calvert, his wife Betty and their golden retriever Soleil, enjoy an evening relaxing in the living room of their Saskatoon home. Bridges photo by Michelle Berg

By Andrew Matte Lorne Calvert is a former provincial premier, a respected church leader, musician, father and grandfather. And one of the most important moments in his life was finding an old bus. “It was the day my dreams came true,” says Calvert. And he means it. “They call us bus nuts. When I saw

it there on the lot, I knew I had to have it.” It was a massive 1965 MCI highway coach. After years spent restoring old school buses and turning them into RVs, it was the ultimate upgrade. “It’s fair to say that it has been of interest to my neighbours,” Calvert says. It was common to see a disabled school bus on the driveway where he would remove luggage racks or paint over the school-bus yellow.

Calvert keeps a dog-eared snapshot of his beloved bus in his wallet. A proud father, indeed. It’s not surprising that Calvert’s cherished hobby is restoring buses and taking them on long road trips. There’s more substance than glamour in a bus. It’s built to move people, not in any kind of elegant way, but efficiently and in large groups. That pretty much sums up the man’s approach to politics, representing a party-of-

the-people in the NDP, moving people humbly and without great fanfare. These times are special for Calvert because, at 60, he’s enjoying life as a retired politician with more free time. “When I was premier, I rarely had control over my own schedule ... If I want to go to Canadian Tire on a Saturday morning, I can do that now.” Calvert stepped down as leader of the Saskatchewan NDP in 2008 follow-

ing his party’s defeat to the Saskatchewan Party the year before. He was asked to head St. Andrew’s College at the University of Saskatchewan, the United Church theology school he attended as a young man. It was the latest stop in a life made public by church and government. At first, he wondered if his common-man approach made him suitable. Continued on Page 6

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When I was premier, I rarely had control over my own schedule ... If I want to go to Canadian Tire on a Saturday morning, I can do that now. — Calvert

Lorne Calvert plays the piano with the St. Andrew’s Worship Band as they practise for a concert at McClure United Church. Bridges photo by Michelle Berg

“When I was asked, I laughed. I said, ‘If you think I can come here to teach Hebrew, you are sadly mistaken’.” In fact, his work is mostly administrative, though he’s asked to play piano in the campus chapel when the regular pianist is away. “The difference between government, the church or a business is how many zeros there are in the budget.”

Darrell Reine, president of the United Church of Canada’s Saskatchewan Conference, was delighted when he heard that Calvert had accepted the post at St. Andrew’s. There is also a certain cache in having a former premier back on the United Church bus. “He is so well connected. And when it comes to getting things

done, he’s connected to people all across the province,” says Reine, who is also minister at Regina’s Westminster United Church. “He connects with people. He doesn’t put a lot in a person’s title. He looks at the person and the work they are doing.” But it’s his family that remains his greatest focus. Calvert’s daughter Steph, 27, works for a heli-skiing

operator in British Columbia and son Dave, 30, works as a carpenter in Moose Jaw. Dave is the father of two — son Levi, 13 and daughter Haven, 7. Calvert’s son became a father at 17, prompting Calvert to take a detour from politics in 1999 after having served as an MLA from 1986. Being linked to teen parenthood isn’t something a politician seeks,

and being away from his family and working in Regina and elsewhere might have affected his family in ways he couldn’t predict. “You can’t help but feel a little bit of guilt. Would things have turned out differently if I were around more? Who knows?” says Calvert, adding any potentially negative political optics were moot when it came to family.

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He is so well connected. And when it comes to getting things done, he’s connected to people all across the province. — Darrell Reine

“None of this, of course, changes Levi. We love him because he is a terrific kid and our grandson,” a beaming Calvert says. “As any grandparent will tell you, your grandchildren have a special place in your heart. And that is certainly the case with us.” ■ ■ ■

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Lorne Albert Calvert was a Christmas Eve baby, born to Albert and Beulah Calvert in 1952 at Moose Jaw’s Providence Hospital. Though Calvert was an only child, he made friends easily and learned the value of hard work from his father. His mother introduced her son to religion and the United Church, where she was an active member at Trinity United. Calvert never had an affinity for sports, but excelled at piano lessons. When he was a teenager, he discovered that his skills as a piano player were valuable beyond providing distraction from the stresses of the day. A local farmer’s barn had burned down and a ragtime band had been hired to

perform at a fundraiser. Calvert got a call asking if he could fill in when the regular piano player dropped out at the last minute. “I was asked and we played a few songs and it went on from there. It was a great way to make a little money. In those days, we were paid $100 and we each got $20. Not too bad.” But it was during time at the University of Regina that he developed a new affinity for religion and pondered the ideas of the United Church in ways he hadn’t before. With his appreciation of religion and willingness to help others, it might be the perfect career choice. “Maybe there is something more to life than what can be defined by logic or science. And if there is such a presence, it’s a presence that just doesn’t leave you alone,” says Calvert. It was one his most important detours. It wasn’t long before his relationship with the United Church in Saskatchewan was formalized. In January of 1973, he was asked to become the minister at a church in Perdue. He was just 21 and had no training. “It didn’t make a lot of sense to me, either,” he says. Lorne Calvert greets former Federal NDP leader Jack Layton in 2008. QC File Photo

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He doesn’t have that big personality like Roy Romanow did. But I think that worked for him. — Tom McIntosh

Premier Lorne Calvert expresses gratitude to his supporters after the fall of his NDP government in 2007. qc file photo

But he quickly learned the ropes and began counselling small-town United Church-goers, while seeing first-hand the population erosion of small-town Saskatchewan, as well as the dwindling ranks of the church. “I saw that people were retiring off the farm and they weren’t being replaced. It was a changing demographic.” The move to Perdue was beneficial personally. Calvert eagerly accepted invitations for meals at the home of a local parishioner. Turns out she was not just a good cook, but also the mother of twin daughters. “It didn’t take me long to learn

that I could get a good meal there. And the fact that she had daughters made it that more appealing,” he says. Calvert and Betty Sluzalo married in 1975. After Calvert graduated from St. Andrew’s, the young couple enjoyed a proverbial tour of rural Saskatchewan as Lorne ministered at churches in Gravelbourg, Bateman, Shamrock, Palmer and Coderre. In 1986, at the urging of NDPfriendly acquaintances, he decided to let his name stand and handily won the riding of Moose Jaw South. Provincial politics fit Calvert well

because of his natural curiosity and the public skills he’d honed as a minister. He served until 1999, then returned to the church so he could spend time with his family. But in 2001, he was ready to return to the political spotlight, seeing an opportunity to run for his party’s leadership following the resignation of Premier Roy Romanow. Perhaps the ultimate destination, he became Saskatchewan’s 13th premier on Feb. 8, 2001, winning a byelection held for Romanow’s old riding of Saskatoon Riversdale. The Calvert-led NDP remained in power after the 2003 election until

2007, when the Saskatchewan Party led by Brad Wall took over. After pondering a future in politics and considering a run at the federal level, Calvert opted to step aside, resigning as party leader in 2008. Politically, he’s proud of the NDP and its time in government, especially when it comes to the preservation of Crown corporations and the negotiation of Saskatchewan’s share of resource revenues. But he concedes he and his government should have done more to involve First Nations people and encourage the diversification of the provincial economy. “The First Nations people are such an important part of this province,

both culturally and economically,” he says. “And I have always felt that it is dangerous for the provincial economy to rely on resources, the oil and mining sectors. I wish more could have been done to encourage more business here.” Professor Tom McIntosh, head of the political science department at the University of Regina, says Calvert enjoyed respect from members of all parties. It helped that he was never exactly portrayed as an elitist. “He doesn’t have that big personality like Roy Romanow did. But I think that worked for him,” says McIntosh.

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What strikes everybody is that they realize that this is fundamentally a decent man. Even his opponents recognize that. — McIntosh

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Awards Ceremony to be announced

The ofﬁcial pelican to touch down between the CP Bridge and the weir did so Monday, April 15, 2013 at 3:40 p.m. as observed by the ofﬁcial spotters from the Saskatoon Nature Society. Over 2,500 entries were received from schools and the

Former Saskatchewan premier Lorne Calvert’s official portrait was unveiled at the Legislative Building in 2012. File Photo

“What strikes everybody is that they realize that this is fundamentally a decent man. Even his opponents recognize that. He didn’t engender the kind of visceral reaction that a lot of successful politicians do. There are people who have not nice things to say about Grant Devine or Roy Romanow or Jean Chretien or even Brad Wall. But most people start with the idea that this is a good man.” Oh, but he does have one notable vice. It’s not uncommon to see the pipe-smoking former provincial leader out for a stroll on school property enjoying the same kind of tobacco he smoked as a student. Despite declining church attendance in Canada, Calvert is encouraged by the ambition of St. Andrew’s students. Since it’s less likely these days for a young person to feel pressure from family or the church to become a minister, the students who sign up are committed. “This is a different college and a different church than when I was a student here. It’s

smaller. And it doesn’t enjoy the large convocations it used to,” he says. “Our students understand that. They aren’t seeking some sort of return to the glory days. The numbers of people who are active in the church and in the faith are fewer. But in other ways, the expectation is deeper.”

general public with a guess of time and date as to the Saskatoon residents arrival of the official pelican. have special visitors. GRAND PRIZE Winner of a Mountain Bike courtesy Realty April through October, Executives Saskatoon Is HENOS GHEBREZGHABIHER with a pelican pelicans gather by the arrival guess of 3:45p.m. weir. These birds, once on the Binoculars courtesy Don’s Photo Shop Saskatoon - Jerrilee Orth endangered species list, have An Overnight Stay for Two at White Pelican Bed and Breakfast Saskatoon and been a beautiful sight on the a Folkmanis Puppet - R. Arnaut South Saskatchewan River Homestead Ice Cream Pelican Party for a school classroom and a Folkmanis Puppet - Jingfei Tan since the late 1970’s. A one-year membership, water-bottle, T-shirt and a Folkmanis Puppet - courtesy Wildlife For Saskatoon residents Rehabilitation Society of Saskatchewan -Jacob Kapell their arrival is a Grocery certificate courtesy Pelican Market Saskatoon and a Folkmanis Puppet harbinger of spring. - Ryanne Targerson Watching Wildlife package including a folding chair, day pack, binoculars, water bottle, and a bird identification guide courtesy Meewasin Valley Authority

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■ ■ ■ ■ In life, there are journeys and destinations. Calvert has enjoyed both equally. It’s just as interesting for him to figure out how to arrange the plumbing on an old bus and design a new paint job as it is to hit the open road. And if there’s no room at the inn, that’s no concern to him. “Ultimately, I love the notion of getting in a vehicle and deciding that where the vehicle stops, that’s where we’re stopping. So whether we’ll head to Vancouver Island or the Maritimes, it doesn’t really matter.”

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Choosing the correct species for your conditions By Sara Williams I promise you, lawn season is nigh. But while you save time not mowing, here are a few points to consider when choosing grass species to use in establishing a new lawn or renovating an existing one. A conventional prairie lawn is almost always composed of Kentucky bluegrass and creeping red fescue. These make an ideal lawn by forming a tight sod on which to sit, play or walk. They have excellent recuperative potential — if damaged by heavy wear, disease or drought, they recover quickly. But significant inputs of water and fertilizer, plus regular mowing are required keep them healthy and productive. When establishing a lawn, plant a mixture of two or more species and a few cultivars within each of these species. Follow the adage of not putting all of your eggs in one basket. If drought, cold or disease knocks out one grass species or cultivar, you still have a lawn. Kentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensis) was introduced to North America from Europe during the colonial era. Hardy, deep green, fine textured and long lived, it forms a dense, hard-wearing sod. It spreads by tillering (that is, sending up new shoots closely adjacent to the original clump) and by rhizomes (short creeping stems that produce new clumps along their length). Most cultivars have good spring and fall colour. They tolerate heavy traffic and recover quickly. Kentucky bluegrass grows poorly in shade and requires high inputs of water, fertilizer and frequent mowing to look good and wear well. The following cultivars of Kentucky bluegrass perform well on the Prairies and are often part of mixtures: Adelphi, Alene, Alpine, Banff, Baron, Birka, Golden Nugget, Limousine, Midnight, Nugget, Oreo, Park, Quantum Leap, Rugby II, and Touchdown. Creeping red fescue (Festuca rubra

Include some Dutch white clover to reduce your lawn’s fertilizer needs by half. PHOTO COURTESY CASEY FLESER

var. rubra), the other major component of prairie lawns, is also native to Europe. It is a low-growing, finetextured, and medium to dark green grass with narrow, stiff blades. It spreads by tillering and rhizomes. It has moderate wear resistance, standing up well to foot traffic and use, but has poor recuperative ability due to weak rhizomes. It tolerates shade, low fertility and drought. It does not tolerate wet soils or excessive nitrogen, and discolours in hot or dry weather. Recommended creeping red fescue cultivars include: Boreal, Dawson and Jasper.

Creating a custom blend depends to a large extent on the light conditions. For shady lawns, use 20 to 30 per cent Kentucky bluegrass and 70 to 80 per cent creeping red fescue by weight. For sunny lawns, reverse the amounts. For lawns grown under mixed conditions, use a 50-50 mixture. Over time, the lawn composition will find its own natural balance, adapting to the conditions that favour one species over the other. The recommended seeding rate for pure Kentucky bluegrass lawn is 1 to 1.5 lb./1,000 sq. ft; for creeping red fescue lawns, use 3.5 to 4.5 lb./1,000 sq. ft. For custom blends of the two

species, use the Kentucky bluegrass rate for the sunny lawn mixture; use the creeping red fescue rate for shady lawn mixture; and for mixed light condition use a rate between the two. Remember the popular song, “I’m looking over a four-leaf clover?” Prior to the Second World War, white Dutch clover was an important part of almost all lawn mixtures. With the advent of broadleaf herbicides meant to rid lawns of all weeds, clover lost its place as there was no chemical that could eliminate weeds and not affect the clover. Yet if clover composes only five per cent of a lawn seed mixture, it supplies about half

the nitrogen needed for a healthy lawn. Many prairie cities have recently reintroduced clover into their parks’ lawns. Check with your local farm supply, garden centres and nurseries for premixed custom blends using prairieadapted cultivars. Sara Williams is the author of the revised and updated Creating the Prairie Xeriscape, Coteau Books, February, 2013. This column is provided courtesy of the Saskatchewan Perennial Society (www.saskperennial.ca; email: hortscene@yahoo.com).

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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:

How would you/do you handle it if your children wet the bed? “Change the bed and get everyone back to bed. No big deal!” — Wendy Shuya “Our youngest had occasional incidents for a few years but has grown out of it. We made sure to never make a big deal of it, accidents happen!” — Terri Leniuk “I always put vinyl protective sheets under their regular sheets so they don’t wreck their mattress. Once they are night trained, they understand that if they wet the bed, they are responsible for changing their own sheets.” — Stephanie Olsen “I would think every parent has had to deal with this at one time or another, especially during the potty training stages. Thankfully, it has never been a chronic problem, but on the odd occasion it has happened, we have a quick clean up, and a shame free chat about why it happened.” — Angela Wells “I agree with buying the cover with a plastic backing. It only upsets me when they pee on the mattress because they are hard to clean. Once you have a good cover it’s so easy to clean up and not a big deal at all.” — Angie Nicholson “My nearly 4-year-old just transitioned from wearing a pull-up at night to underwear because he was having occasional accidents at night and was devastated when he did. On the few occasions that he woke up wet, I reassured him that it was just an accident and it didn’t mean he wasn’t a big boy. The most important thing to me was not to let him feel embarrassed and to point out all of the other times he didn’t wet his bed. We allowed him to wear pull-ups again for a few months to help him gain confidence (plus if he did wet during the night it was a quick cleanup).” — Michelle Grodecki

changed his pants and put him in bed with us. I was too tired to do anything else.” — Allison Treble

“Accidents happen. No biggie. Change the bed and off to sleep we go.” — Amanda Mack

“I certainly wouldn’t make a big deal of it and make the child feel bad about it. If it’s a regular occurrence, a mattress protector works great. I would make sure there weren’t a lot of drinks before bedtime and a visit to the bathroom is in order before crawling under the covers.” — Carla Contreras

“We have been pretty lucky because our kids do not wet the bed too often. When it does happen the kids feel bad about it already so I don’t get mad because accidents happen. We just remind them to go to the bathroom before bed and limit their liquids right before bedtime.” — Nikki Melnyk “It happened for the first time last night. I

“Don’t scold or humiliate. Rather, do what you have to do to get everyone back to bed and remind your little one in the morning to try to pee before bed and that getting up to pee in the night is OK. Night lights are a good idea to help children who don’t get out of bed in the night because they’re scared.” — Charmaine Danielle

Back Then & Again Jewellery Boutique: attracts clientele from far and wide

Back Then and Again Jewellery Boutique offers a dazzling range of unique pieces covering different styles and eras, Attracting clientele from as far offering antique, vintage and retro jewellery finds. away as Toronto, Montreal, and Photo: Jeff Lyons/Star Phoenix Vancouver, Back Then and Again is a unique shop that offers a Jewellery is a passion for Sherry who researches, range of antique, vintage and retro refurbishes and in some cases up-cycles pieces jewellery. saying,“We do our best to accommodate special requests when time and availability allow!” Shoppers looking for one-ofa-kind pieces will discover a wide What sets Back Then and Again apart is that variety to feast their eyes on.“We it offers a unique shopping experience by providing have a range of jewellery over different eras and styles. Pieces can a retro ambience complete with vintage 1930’s range circa 1800s all the way up to chandeliers that add drama and class. As well, now,” says owner Sherry Neufeld. period movies are viewed by partners of passionate shoppers who may need a distraction.They are a Neufeld notes that the general little hard to find but worth the effort! Watch for the sidewalk sign and walk downstairs of the Drinkle trend is younger women being Building and you will find one of Saskatoon’s best attracted to items of the 50s kept secrets! and 60s, while others are more interested in the antique pieces. Back Then and Again celebrates its second “Edwardian and Art Deco anniversary in May, a success story that began with especially fine filigree pieces that date anywhere from 1910 – 1920 selling in flea markets. Drinkle Building Mall – Lower Level, 18 – 115 3rd Ave South - hours are 10 a.m. are in demand,” says Neufeld. A to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday (and by special growing clientele are young men appointment). Phone 306.665.7568, and find us on shopping for pieces to get the Facebook. retro look popularized by the TV show Mad Men, or who are seeking something distinctive.

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A model walks the runway at the SHE Modelling Agency’s Total Woman Trade and Fashion Show at the Hilton Garden Inn Commonwealth Ballroom in Saskatoon on April 28, 2013. Bridges Photo by Michelle Berg

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YOUR FAVOURITE PLACE Bridges wants to hear about your favourite place in Saskatoon. Email bridges@thestarphoenix.com

M y favourite place

Waiting for flowers to bloom in Patterson Garden By Jenn Sharp Patterson Garden is truly a hidden gem in Saskatoon. It’s a quiet little spot on four acres, adjacent to one of the city’s busiest intersections. Many drive by it every day and don’t know it exists. Named for Cecil Patterson, who served as head of the University of Saskatchewan Department of Horticulture from 1922 to 1960, Patterson Garden has over 700 species and is open to the public. It’s local food writer Amy Jo Ehman’s favourite place in Saskatoon, as she and her husband John visit the garden several times throughout the year.

Q: What can you tell me about Patterson Garden? A: I’ll tell you what I know about it. Patterson Garden is a little tree farm that was planted by the horticultural department in the ’60s. The idea was to show people here on the Prairies what trees would look like if they were thinking of buying something for their front yard or shelter belt. These trees were planted there — a whole bunch of different varieties at that time — and now they’re 50 years old. So they’re gorgeous. It’s like a little forest full of all sorts of different trees all lined up in nice, neat rows with little labels on them. It’s fabulous. You can walk around and look at different varieties of pine trees, apple and plum trees, cedar trees and shrubs. (NOTE: Patterson Garden was also used as a test site by the federal government to monitor the adaptability of woody plants in different areas). They’re still putting stuff in it because they now have some sour cherry trees in there which are fairly new. I love it there. Q: Why do you love Patterson Garden? A: It doesn’t matter what the season; it’s a beautiful place. Especially in the spring when the leaves are coming out and the apple and plum trees are in bloom. It’s just magical. I usually come near the third week or end of May, but I like it even in the winter time when the leaves have fallen and the place is full of snow. They keep it very nicely groomed. The trees are in rows and in between the rows is grass that they keep mowed. Continued on Page 14

Amy Jo Ehman waits for the apple trees to bloom at her favourite place in Saskatoon, Patterson Garden. Bridges photo by Michelle Berg

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There has been some talk, and I don’t know how serious it is, that they’re going to change that intersection and put in some ramp lanes. . . . My heart will cry if that ever happens. — Amy Jo Ehman

A memorative plaque at Patterson Garden. Bridges photo by Michelle Berg

A view of the park when it is in full bloom. PHOTO COURTESY AMY JO EHMAN

Q: What do you like to do there? A: It’s a great place for a picnic. You just walk in there with your blanket and there’s lots of grass to choose from. You just find the tree that really speaks to you that day and plop down in front of it to have your picnic. We take a couple picnics there every summer. We try to go for sure in the blossom season. We like to go in the fall when the leaves are changing colour. Q: Where is the garden located?

A: People drive by it all the time and don’t know that it’s there. Think of Preston Avenue and College Drive, where the Field House is. Right across, to the east, is a little patch of trees and that’s Patterson Garden. I have to say, and this is maybe straying a bit from fact, that the corner at Preston and College is a congested area that has a lot of accidents. There has been some talk, and I don’t know how serious it is, that they’re going to change that intersection and put in some ramp lanes so traffic can

get around the lights in the middle. These access roads might have to go through Patterson Garden. My heart will cry if that ever happens. I hope it never comes to that because it’s a beautiful place in the city that more people should visit and keep preserved, in my opinion.

Q: Why are you sharing your favourite place with Bridges’ readers? A: I want it to be appreciated and understood so that fate never comes to it.

Q: Do you have any favourite memories from the garden? A: Last year we were there and we took a picnic. We laid out our blanket and laid down on it. We were looking up at the sky and the blossoms and all of a sudden we realized the trees were buzzing with bees. They were above our head so we weren’t in any way threatened of being stung because they were so intent on these blossoms. There was no way they were going to come after us. What really

struck us was the low-level buzzing sound. The bees were having a smorgasbord!

Q: Will you be out at the garden this month? A: I go out in May a couple of times to see how the blossoms are coming along. I will blog it (www.homefordinner.blogspot.ca) and tweet it (@prairiefeast) when the blossoms are open. Check out my blog or Twitter and I’ll let people know when it’s ready for a picnic.

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

HELEN MOURRE

To Everything A Season By Helen Mourre To Everything A Season is about turning points in people’s lives. In my third book of fictional short stories, I explore those extraordinary moments in life when everything changes. Husbands and wives, sisters and brothers, fathers and daughters, all connected in some way to rural Saskatchewan, find themselves on shifting ground. Neville has to face the decision to place his wife in a long-term care facility. In another story Neville goes missing while berry picking up north and his children desperately search for him; a recently widowed middle-aged

woman struggles to find a way to carry on with her life; a young girl tries to sort out her feelings for her brother after a bullying incident. I chose the motif of changing seasons to write these narratives of everyday Prairie people. We are so lucky to live in a part of the world that has definite seasons; this fact makes us sensitive to the different rhythms of each part of the year. As the seasons turn, so do our lives. You may recognize the origin of the title from the book of Ecclesiastes, Chapter 3, to everything there is a season. I hope that readers will see themselves in these stories, that they will relate to the characters’ struggles to find forgiveness, acceptance and hope. While there is a kernel of

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truth in each of the stories, I had to ultimately rely on the elements of fiction to make these stories work. My previous two collections of fiction were entitled Landlocked and What’s Come Over Her. They were both finalists in the Saskatchewan Book Awards. I have served on the boards of the Saskatchewan Writers Guild and The Sage Hill Writing Experience. A graduate of the University of Saskatchewan, I have taught creative writing at community colleges and have had my work published in journals across Canada, as well as broadcast on CBC Radio. I live in Rosetown with my husband Paul. To Everything A Season is published by Your Nickel’s Worth Pub-

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Just Tri-It

Program help women prepare for triathlon

Participants of Just Tri-It meet at Meewasin Park for the first bike training session of the year. Co-coordinator Michelle LeFranc says triathlons are great equalizers for all fitness levels. Bridges Photo by Michelle Berg

By Jenn Sharp Run, bike, swim: competing in a triathlon can be the ultimate challenge but it’s daunting for many. A program in Saskatoon is designed to introduce women to the sport in a supportive and noncompetitive environment. Over the course of 10 weeks, Just Tri-It prepares participants to compete in a beginner’s triathlon, while learning

new skills and becoming physically fit along the way. Just Tri-It got started about 10 years ago in Saskatoon. At that time triathlon was very much a male-dominated sport. Triathletes in the city saw the need to involve more women and a group of volunteers started the program. Just Tri-It has evolved since then. The goal now is to help women become active and to encourage a healthy lifestyle through training for a triathlon.

“There’s nothing more challenging or daunting than a triathlon,” said coco-ordinator of Just Tri-It, Michelle LeFranc. “It’s that perfect trifecta of swim, bike and run.” She said triathlon is a great equalizer. “You’ll get ladies that aren’t very good swimmers but are great runners or have never been on a bike since they were teenagers.” Training for the three events in a fun and relaxed atmosphere gives

women a new-found sense of confidence and accomplishment. Five years ago, LeFranc was a newcomer to Saskatoon when she got involved in Just Tri-It as a participant. She’s been volunteering with the program ever since. She and Maryann Deutscher took over as co-coordinators three years ago. It’s a fulfilling role that LeFranc loves. “It’s very important, especially for women, to incorporate activity in their life … (and) to take some time

for yourself — a lot of women are really focused on their family and work and home. There’s something to gain from a new experience. (It’s a way) to challenge themselves.” Participants train to compete in the women’s-only leg of the Makin’ It Happen triathlon, which is held this year on Mother’s Day (May 12) at the Shaw Centre. The women’s heat consists of a 200m swim, six km bike and four km walk/run.

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There’s nothing more challenging or daunting than a triathlon. It’s that perfect trifecta of swim, bike and run. — Michelle LeFranc

A co-ed heat, with longer distances, starts an hour after the first heat. Makin’ It Happen has been running for three years and is organized by Tammy Fleming, the swim coach for Just Tri-It. All proceeds from the race are donated to a local charity in memory of her mother Marlene Antoniuk. Antoniuk was a longtime volunteer for Just Tri-It. She died from breast cancer in 2010 after battling the disease for six years. This year Makin’ It Happen is partnered with the Park Town Hotel. The partnership will allow the hotel to provide free rooms to patients and families travelling to Saskatoon for cancer treatment. While Just Tri-It always welcomes newcomers, there are some who come back year after year. It’s also a great stepping stone to moving into other triathlon training programs in the city. Everyone is welcome, from marathon runners to absolute beginners. You may have never swam or ran a step in your

life but that’s just fine. This year’s group consists of 89 women. Over 30 volunteers run Just Tri-It. The 10-week program started at the end of March at a cost of $200. Included in the cost is a 10-week membership to the YWCA, along with an entry to Makin’ It Happen. The group meets three times a week for bike, swim and run sessions. Experts come in each week to speak on topics like nutrition and running techniques. Witnessing the mental and physical transformations women accomplish in the 10 weeks is a powerful motivator for LeFranc to keep the program going. “A lot of these women (may be) scared, thinking ‘there’s no way I can do this.’ And once they complete it, they feel they can tackle anything.” To register for the Makin’ It Happen triathlon go to www.triformarlene.com. Registration for Just Tri-It begins every year in January. For more information, visit www.justtri-it.com.

Participants of Just Tri-It have begun training for the Makin’ It Happen triathlon, held on Mother’s Day. Bridges Photo by Michelle Berg

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HOPE Cancer Help Centre extends a HUGE “THANK YOU” to the runners, walkers, volunteers, sponsors and donors who contributed to the 16th h Annual Race ffor or Recovery on April 28th, 201 2013. The money raised from this event will support HOPE programs, which assist Saskatchewan people living with ith cancer.

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Do you know of an amazing space in Saskatchewan? Tell us about it! Email bridges@thestarphoenix.com

Family goes retro in home reno By Ashley Martin WHO? Jody Pooler, her husband Steve and their two young children. WHAT? The living area of their twostorey, 3,000-square-foot home in south Regina. WHEN? The Poolers bought the house four years ago. They made some minor changes to the home (it was built in the 1960s), but waited three years before tackling a major renovation. They wanted to get a feel for the house first. “It was a hard three years to get through. The structure of the house was always really nice but just the space wasn’t as open as we’d like,” said Jody Pooler. They hired a contractor and moved out of the house. Over nine months, their home was transformed from its tacky-dated state to a classic retro theme. They moved into the finished house in November. WHY? Even from the curb, the house is reminiscent of another era. The main living space and master bedroom are along the same vein. Only the two children’s bedrooms don’t fit into the 1960s-inspired vibe. “I just like the retro mixed with the modern. We went to Palm Springs a couple of times and it’s very (much) that style,” said Pooler. “(The vintage look is) just something we’ve always really liked.” HOW? The entire house was gutted. The basement got new weeping tile, windows were moved and reshaped, interior and exterior walls were rebuilt and removed, and the master bedroom received an addition over the garage. In spite of all that, the renovation “was a pretty painless process, other than some of the decision making,” said Pooler. An interior designer friend rubberstamped their choices, but the couple generally decided together what to do. It took the better part of six months to agree on lighting. bridges Photos by BRYAN SCHLOSSER

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SPACES “It was really difficult trying to find pieces because we didn’t want all of them to be the same. We wanted every room to have its own personality.” White walls, large windows and light wood flooring create the foundation of the space. Artwork and furniture — largely

from Father’s Furniture and Casa Decor — provide pops of colour, as well as a timeless element to the space. “Ten years from now, that chair is still going to be a classic chair ... That was our big thing. We wanted to keep everything timeless.”

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Groups offer membership to fresh veggies By Jenn Sharp If you love fresh vegetables but don’t like the work that goes into growing them, or lack the time and space to be a gardener, you’re not alone. Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) groups make it easy for residents in Regina and Saskatoon to have access to fresh veggies all season. You pay a one-time fee and purchase a vegetable share dependent on your household’s needs. Membership numbers are limited to what the farmers can provide. It’s a fun way to support local farmers and have a direct relationship with the people that grow your food. It’s also a convenient way to get fresh vegetables. In exchange for your share, you’ll get a selection of whatever the farm is growing or raising, delivered throughout the season. The Green Ranch, located near Osage, offers a variety of all natural meats (beef, chicken, pork, lamb, bison and wild boar), in addition to vegetables in its CSA. The all natural label means the animals are raised on grass, without hormones or antibiotics. Animal welfare and environmental stewardship are also key components to which The Green Ranch adheres. Tim and Carla Shultz own The Green Ranch, which is also a marketing and promotion company for other farmers. A variety of locally grown or raised meat, fish, eggs, vegetables, fruit and grains are available through the online store. Deliveries are made once a week. “We’re promoting local food and local producers, all within Saskatchewan,” says Tim. “Everything (we sell) is grown and processed within Saskatchewan.” The Green Ranch CSA memberships are available on a first-come, first-serve basis and are about 60 per cent sold for the year. To find out more about the CSA options go

to: www.thegreenranch.ca. They also deliver to the Weyburn area. If you’re in Saskatoon, the PayDirt Farm Heirloom CSA at Wakaw raises organic, heirloom vegetables. In fact they’re the only all-heirloom CSA in the province. Heirloom vegetables are old cultivars and not used in modern, large-scale farming. Before farming became industrialized, a huge variety of plants were grown. Now, to maximize consistency for the global food markets, very few varieties of each type of crop are grown. These are selected for certain characteristics, like tolerance to drought, frost and pesticides, and the ability to survive long shipping distances. Heirloom gardening and preserving old seed varieties is gardeners’ way of subverting modern agriculture techniques. PayDirt is owned by Grant Black and Patricia Robertson, who both come from a long line of hardy gardeners. They’re in their second season as a CSA and have made considerable improvements over last year. The 2013 membership rate is $600, for which members will get a huge variety of heirloom vegetables. PayDirt grows nearly 60 varieties. The produce is delivered biweekly to members' homes from June until mid- to late-September. The share is easily enough vegetables for a four-person household. Consider splitting a share with a friend if that’s too many veggies for you. Members receive regular email updates about what and when PayDirt is harvesting. Delivery days are determined by what has been harvested and is ready to eat.Memberships are due by May 5 for the 2013 season. To sign up, email Patricia at: paydirtfarm@sasktel.net. Visit www.paydirtfarm.ca for more information and a list of this year’s vegetables.

This Monster variety of spinach, yellow and purple beans, and Lemon cucumbers are a few of the vegetable varieties PayDirt Farm Heirloom CSA grows. PHOTOs COURTESY PATRICIA ROBERTSON

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S C M A Awa r d s G a l a 6.

The 24th annual Saskatchewan Country Music Association Awards were held Saturday, April 27 at the Dakota Dunes Casino. Donny Parenteau scooped up four awards (album of the year, all star band — fiddle, all star band — specialty, and aboriginal artist of the year), while Codie Prevost and WYATT won two each. Prevost was the fan’s choice entertainer of the year and male vocalist of the year. WYATT took home group of the year and single of the year. 1. Singing duo The Sisters, Penny Stenberg and Connie Day 2. The band Wyatt wins band of the year. 3. Sarah Afseth and Steven Loitz 4. Sheldon and Sherrylynn Kohlen, Veronica Prevost, and Steven and Stacy Gutek

5. Phillip St. Germaine (centre) with sharon Brown (left) and his wife Yvonne St. Germaine 6. Nominee Aven Grace with Jodi and Bob Faith 7. Prince Albert radio celebrities Don Mitchell and Brandi Olson 8. Linda and Sheri Amundrud, Jessica Burton, Glen and Daryl Amundrud

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S A S K AT C H E WA N B O O K AWA R D S

The 20th annual Saskatchewan Book Awards ceremony took place at the Conexus Arts Centre on Saturday, April 27, in Regina. CBC Radio host Sheila Coles hosted the event, which featured guest speaker Sharon Butala. Saskatoon author Candace Savage won three awards, including the University of Regina Book of the Year Award for A Geography of Blood. Melanie Schnell of Regina won two awards — the Drs. Morris & Jacqui Shumiatcher Regina Book Award and the First Book Award for her novel, While the Sun is Above Us. Other award winners included Françoise Sigur-Cloutier and Mireille Lavoie, who won the French book award for Theatre Fransaskois 5, and Blair Stonechild of Regina, who won the Aboriginal Peoples’ Writing Award for his biography, Buffy Sainte-Marie: It’s My Way.

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Thursday, M ay 2 Mötley Crüe w/ Big Wreck Credit Union Centre, 101-3515 Thatcher Ave.

Johnny Broadway Record Club Vangelis Tavern, 801 Broadway Ave.

Charley Pride TCU Place, 35 22nd St. W.

Souled Out Lydia’s Pub, 650 Broadway Ave.

Soundwave Crackers Restaurant and Lounge, #1-227 Pinehouse Dr.

Mendel Art Gallery At 950 Spadina Cres. E. The Home Show showcases works from the permanent collection relating to home. I Know You By Heart: Portrait Miniatures is an exhibition of tiny portraits from the late 18th to early 20th centuries. Works by Toronto artist Jason Baerg are featured in Returning. School Art, sponsored by PotashCorp, is an annual juried exhibition showcasing art by Saskatoon students. Artists by Artists features photographs by Barbara Reimer. Her mentor is Bart Gazzola. SCYAP Now, a retrospective exhibition by participants in Saskatoon Community Youth Arts Programming Inc. is showing in the Mendel auditorium until May 28. The SCYAP reception is May 8 at 1 p.m.

Ivan and Alyosha Amigos Cantina, 632 10th St. E. Neula Charles w/ Phoenix Lantern Vangelis Tavern, 801 Broadway Ave. Friday, May 3 Piano Fridays w/ Brett Balon/David Fong Roots Series: Eileen Laverty The Bassment, B3-202 Fourth Ave. N. At the Hop: Tribute to Buddy Holly Nutana Legion, 3021 Louise St.

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Nite Life Army & Navy Veterans Club, 359 First Ave. N.

The Fez, 834B Broadway Ave.

The Band Wagon Toon Town Tavern, 1630 Fairlight Dr.

The Rebels Stan’s Place, 106-110 Ruth St. E.

William and the Shadows Fairfield Seniors’ Centre, 103 Fairmont Cres.

Marty Grambo Piggy’s Pub & Grill, 1403 Idylwyld Dr. N.

It’s Too Late, Baby McNally Robinson, 3130 Eighth St. E.

Saturday, May 4

Keith Harkin Amigos Cantina, 632 10th St. E. Dead City Dolls w/ Bye Bye Baby

Piano Series: Cain/Andrew Piano Duo w/ The Rumours The Bassment, B3-202 Fourth Ave. N. Stone Mountain Music Nutana Legion, 3021 Louise St.

Nite Life Army & Navy Veterans Club, 359 First Ave. N.

The Rebels Stan’s Place, 106-110 Ruth St. E.

Phoenix Downtown Legion, 606 Spadina Cres. W.

Marty Grambo Piggy’s Pub & Grill, 1403 Idylwyld Dr. N.

Two Tall Dudes McNally Robinson, 3130 Eighth St. E.

Sunday, May 5

Shooting Guns w/ Krang Amigos Cantina, 632 10th St. E. Johnny Don’t, Eli, for Short and All Mighty Voice The Fez, 834B Broadway Ave.

Imagination Movers: RockO-Matic TCU Place, 35 22nd St. W.

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Vangelis Tavern, 801 Broadway Ave. Tonight It’s Poetry Lydia’s Pub, 650 Broadway Ave. Tuesday, May 7 The Tennessee Three Dakota Dunes Casino, 204 Dakota Dunes Way, Whitecap Open Mic Lydia’s Pub, 650 Broadway Ave.

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Art at Will (formerly Willow Studio) Relocating in May to a new surprise location. Home, a collection of about 20 works from Saskatchewan and Alberta artists. The moving show will be replenished as art is sold. Visit artatwill.ca. Affinity Gallery Until May 2 at 813 Broadway Ave. Closed for Dimensions Jury Session and show change. The Gallery at Clay Studio Three May 3, 7 p.m., at 3-527 Main St. The annual anniversary reception and open house. Visit www.claystudiothree.org.

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Luna & Hill Until May 4 at 208 Third Ave. S. New works by figurative/ symbolist painter Carol Wylie as she completes her MFA. The Mix Artist Collective Reopening for the spring season on May 4. With the works of 16 local artists. Durand’s Footwear Until May 4 at 255 Second Ave. N. Oil paintings by Sandra Knoss feature bold, graphic depictions of Saskatchewan’s landscape and wildlife. Rouge Gallery May 4-18 at 200-245 Third Ave. S. Stills, works by Linda Chartier. An opening reception will be held May 4 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Fourth Annual 10x10 Art Project Until May 5, 5 p.m., at Amigos Cantina. Part of a community development project and fundraiser that features the art of city residents. It is a project of River Bend Integrated Community Ministries, a United Church social justice organization based in the core of Saskatoon. The exhibit closes with a silent auction and a celebration from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. With music by Firelily. Funds raised are shared between individual artists and the ICM, in support of its community work. The Gallery/Art Placement Until May 9 at 228 Third Ave. S. Signs of Spring. A selection of work by gallery artists to celebrate the first signs of spring. Featuring Heather Cline, Lorenzo Dupuis, Terry Fenton, Greg Hardy, Dorothy Knowles, Wynona Mulcaster, Catherine Perehudoff, William Perehudoff and Pat Service.

Galleria at Innovation Place Until May 10 at Innovation Place. Art is/with Depth, by the Prairie Sculptors’ Association. A reception will be held May 10 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Closed May 9. Black Spruce Gallery Opens for the season May 10 at their new location, Northside Antiques on Hwy #2. Opens with a group show. Darrell Bell Gallery Until May 11 at 405-105 21st St. E. Edgy, paintings by Penny Leach. Large scale oil paintings depicting abstracted landscapes and still life. SCYAP Gallery Until May 17 at 253 Third Ave. S. ConArt. It features painting and drawings, in a variety of mediums, by inmates at the Saskatoon Correctional Centre. Part of the proceeds will go to Str8Up. A reception will be held May 11, 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Paved Arts May 17 to 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. 330g Until May 18 at 330 Avenue G S. Sliding Down the Plane, by Benjamin Hettinga and Angela Leach. AKA Gallery Until May 24 at 424 20th St. W. Into the Woods, by Tammy Salzl. Oil paintings and works on Mylar in mixed media. Station Arts Centre, Rosthern Until May 25 at 701 Railway

Ave., Rosthern. Artless Fabrication, by Carol Schmold. It features 52 small fibre works, one for each week of the year. Centre East Galleries Until May 26 at The Centre. Work by Leane King of Spell It Photo Art, work by Ryan Schmidt, a display for the Vesna Festival, a display by the Mennonite Central Committee, a display from the Mendel ART for LIFE program, and displays from the Saskatoon Public School Board. 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. 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. 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. 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.

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. 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.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Mary Donaldson Memorial Keynote Lecture May 2, 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 pm., at The Bassment. With keynote speaker Lorne Calvert, 13th Premier of Saskatchewan and Principal of St Andrew’s College. Part of the Saskatchewan Libraries Conference 2013: Get Jazzed up at Your Library. Cinergie: Saskatchewan’s French Film Festival May 2-5 at Broadway Theatre, Weczeria Food & Wine and Albert Community Centre. Hosted by Fédération des Francophones de Saskatoon. Four days of subtitled French-language films from around the world, talks with filmmakers and arts parties. Get full schedule at www.cinergiesk.ca. Zodiac Tapestry Handbells Concert May 3, 3:30 p.m. at GraceWestminster United Church, 505 10th St. E. With Adam Jasieniuk on saxophone.

Investors Group Stars On Ice May 3, 7:30 p.m., at Credit Union Centre. Presented by Lindt. Featuring Patrick Chan, Kurt Browning, Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir, Joannie Rochette, Jeffrey Buttle, Ashley Wagner and Shawn Sawyer. With individual and ensemble routines. The tour will be made into a one-hour CBC television special to be aired in the fall. Visit www. starsonice.ca. O’ Canada May 3, 7:30 p.m., at Nutana Park Mennonite Church and May 5, 2:30 p.m., at Station Arts Centre in Rosthern. Station Singers of Rosthern present a concert of music by Canadian composers. Includes works by Eleanor Daley, Stan Rogers and Connie Kaldor. Hub City Kennel and Obedience Club Dog Show May 3-5, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Prairieland Park. A three day celebration of all breed conformation dog shows, obedience trails, and rally obedience trails. With vendors and information. Mom-To-Mom Trade & Craft Fair May 4, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., at Shaw Centre. Vendors include Scentsy, Mila Lifemax Chia seeds, King’s Castle Designs, DJ’s Rings & Things, Steeped Tea, Epicure, Norwex, Jockey, Mary Kay, Tupperware amd Grace Adele. Sanctuary Much Band Concert May 4, 5:30 p.m., at GraceWestminster United Church, 505 10th St. E. With Youth Choir and Harmenics. Includes a roast beef dinner. Concert starts at 7 p.m.

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EVENTS Annual Varsity View Community Association Social/Fundraising Event May 4, 6 p.m., at Louis’ Pub at the U of S. A fundraising dinner and concert. Live music by In the Queque. Choice of steak, chicken or a vegetarian meal. For tickets email varsityviewca@gmail.com.

Providing day-to-day care for someone with dementia.” Presented by First Link Coordinator Evangeline Patkau. The session will provide strategies and approaches to caregiving in the middle stages of the disease. Register at www.alzheimer.ca/sk or call 1-800-263-3367.

Simply Sinatra May 4, 7:30 p.m., at TCU Place. Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra’s Conexus Pop Series. With Steve Lippia. Conducted by Richard Carnegie.

25th Annual SSO Book and Music Sale Runs to May 4 at the Saskatoon Symphony office, 408 20th St. W. and The White Room, 434 20th St. W. With books, music and movies for sale. Proceeds will support the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra. Annual New Hope Dog Rescue Walkathon May 5, 8 a.m., at Preston Crossing Pet Smart. Walk, jog or run with your canine companion. Funds raised will go toward the care of dogs in foster homes with NHDR. Pledge forms and information at newhoperescue.org. Volksliederchor Concordia Spring Concert May 5, 2:30 p.m., at the German Cultural Centre, 160 Cartwright St. The choir performs under the direction of Christa Ortlepp. Coffee and cake will be served after the concert. Birdwatching for Beginners May 6 (presentation) and May 13 (field trip), 7 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. at the U. of S. Biology building. Learn how to use a field guide to identify common Saskatoon area birds. Practice in the field with guidance from experienced birders. Registration fee includes membership in the Saskatoon Nature Society for 2013. Call 652-5975 or email trips@ saskatoonnaturesociety.sk.ca. 27th Annual Quilt Show May 7, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Grace-Westminster United Church, 505 10th St. E. Hosted by Saskatoon Creative Quilters. Coffee and muffins will be served. Proceeds will benefit the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Saskatchewan. Alzheimer’s Spring Learning Series May 7, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Saskatoon City Rependa Centre or via Telehealth. Hosted by the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan. “It Doesn’t Help to Spin Your Wheels:

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The Frenzy of Queen Maeve May 2-5 and 9-12, 8 p.m., at The Refinery. A Live Five Independent Theatre performance. Produced by BZZT! Trap Door Theatre. A young Irish woman falls in love with an IRA operative and son of an English landowner in Northern Ireland in the 1970s and must decide what is more important: her country or her safety. Status Quo May 3-5 at La Troupe du Jour Production Centre, 914 20th St. W. About to graduate high school in her quiet town, Sarah must decide what part she can possibly play in a community that is just so... dull. French with English Subtitles on May 3 and 5. Somewhere, SK Runs Thursdays to Sundays through May 12 at Dancing Sky Theatre in Meacham. Written by singer-songwriter Carrie Catherine and playwright Kelley Jo Burke. A two-act musical about found places and Esmeralda, an aspiring artist who finds there’s more than one way to make it big. Sexy Laundry Runs to May 5 at the Remai Arts Centre. Nightly at 8 p.m., except Mondays, as well as Sundays and April 24 at 2 p.m. By Michele Riml. After 25 years of marriage, Alice and Henry have fallen into a predictable rut. In hopes of rekindling the flames of passion and unearthing her inner vixen, Alice whisks Henry away for a weekend. A touching and delightful comedy that strikes a chord in all of us. Adult content and language.

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Saskatoon Roller Derby Double Header May 4, 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., at Prairieland Park. SRDL Killa Bees vs Ringleaders and SRDL Mindfox vs Calgary Roller Derby AllStars. Visit www.saskatoonrollerderby.com. Street Legal Racing May 5, 1 p.m., at Saskatchewan International Raceway, 13 km south of Saskatoon on Hwy 11. Drag racing in a safe and legal environment.

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Wife questions husband’s hugs with co-workers Q: My husband’s an airline pilot. I trust him, even when he’s on layovers, at hotels, and working with female flight attendants. However, it recently came up in conversation that it’s fairly routine at the end of flights or layovers for the flight attendants to hug the pilots goodbye. He didn’t think he was hiding anything from me even though this has apparently happened to him personally, “over 100 times.” I’m not jealous, but I’m angry that he didn’t mention this practice before, and more so because I think it’s incredibly unprofessional for male/ female co-workers to hug. He says he has no choice and it’d be rude to decline. I say he could stand or use body language in such a way that’d deter it. He became angry with me when I said he was inappropriate and unprofessional, and now it’s turned into a big deal. What do you think? Are these hugs appropriate between coworkers? Pilot’s Wife, Toronto

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A: The more important question is, “Why are you so upset?” He’s given no indication of cheating, and you do trust him. He didn’t mention it before because it was meaningless to him. Now you’re turning it into an insulting put-down of his professionalism, making you look jealous when you insist you’re not. All you needed to ask: “Is there a way to keep it from being misinterpreted?” That would’ve shown respect that he can think about it for himself. Airline flights are stressful. Besides the demanding schedules, various mechanical concerns, occasionally difficult passengers, there’s

always that unspoken element of being in a situation that can go hideously wrong. The “hug” — and it comes from both male and female attendants — is a signal of respect for the pilot’s skill and relief that the flight ended safely. You should hug him close for those same reasons.

Q: I broke up with my boyfriend of a year following a fight — he stormed away declaring he was moving out. This is the third time he threatened to leave, following or during a fight. I finally got fed up with the shouting and said I was going to my friend’s house and only return when he was gone. I left. He called me 20 minutes later, apologized, and said I should come home so we can talk. I refused and insisted he leave. It’s been a month since the split and we still chat. These conversations have turned toward getting back together. My mother says I should give him

another chance, as we’ve talked about engagement. But his repeated threats to leave feel like emotional blackmail. Am I finally smarter than my mother on this one? Having Doubts A: Not smart enough, yet. BOTH of you need to learn how to fight fair. He threatens because you both keep up a fight, so it’s his only (albeit wrong) way to stop. If you’re going to have a life together, you need to stop attacking a disagreement with seeing who can yell loudest and longest. If it’s a tough issue, agree to disagree and cool off awhile. Then each talks about (in normal voice levels) why you feel strongly about it. Sounds impossible? You do it every day in the workplace, and with friends. Once feelings on both sides are heard and understood, find compromises. If it’s too difficult, go for couples’ counselling. Do NOT get engaged until you see if this is workable between you.

Q: My little sister disowned my other sister seven years ago. My parents sided with my sister who did the disowning, and haven’t seen or talked to their middle daughter since. I feel they should attempt to contact her at least once. They feel she should contact them. Since they’ve only stayed connected to the younger sister and have only a partial relationship with me, do you agree that it’s up to them to make a move? My dad agreed to have lunch with only two of us seven years ago and wouldn’t allow my other sister to join. She was obviously hurt. Fractured Family A: Parents who choose sides against their own adult children don’t usually have a lot of “give.” They get stuck in a version of the story that suits them. It’s up to the person who wants balance and family harmony to try to affect a truce. That appears to be YOU.

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Pink Port cocktail makes a home run By James Romanow I picked up a bottle of Croft Pink Port for Valentine’s Day this year. The bottle came with a handy cocktail suggestion guide, and ever since I’ve been playing around with Pink Port and mixed drinks. It’s an excellent cocktail ingredient. The easiest is just a glass of soda water, Pink Port to taste and a squeeze of lime over ice. This of course leads any happy cocktail drinker to next add gin and see what happens and it turns out you substitute Pink Port for vermouth in most gin recipes and have a most satisfactory drink. Rather more surprising, Pink Port and tequila work quite well together. The drink pictured is The Runaway, an invention by the cocktail master at Croft. It’s a somewhat unusual combo, of Calvados, Benedictine and Pink Port. I found I preferred it by subbing in some Grand Marnier for the Benedictine, and raising the Port to Calvados ratio. I call my version the Saskatoon Homerun, and if you mix up a couple after work, you will start running home to have one. Here are both recipes. Feel free to mix and match as you see fit. The original is three parts Calvados, one part Benedictine, two parts Pink Port, one part lemon juice (a quarter properly squeezed

should do it) and a couple of dashes of Angostura Bitters. The Homerun is two parts Calvados, two parts Pink Port, one part Grand Marnier, one part lemon juice, and a couple of dashes of Angostura Bitters. (Orange bitters are nice too.) In either case, shake over ice and serve with a lemon slice. Croft Pink Port, $19.31 **** Boulard Grand Solage Calvados, $39.40 ***** Lots of great drinks in Monday’s StarPhoenix or on Twitter @drbooze.

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