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After 21 years of growing Canadian quinoa in Kamsack, NorQuin has relocated to Saskatoon. Quinoa can be used in just about anything. It is gluten free, high in carbohydrates, protein, and an excellent source of nutrients, fibre and essential vitamins. You can shop for NorQuin’s large variety of quinoa products online at www.quinoa. com or in their store at 3002 Millar Ave. Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Bridges photos by Michelle Berg

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Ted Jaleta (left) during a training session for the running group he leads. An inductee in the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame, Jaleta arrived here in 1982 as an Ethiopian refugee. Bridges Photo by Michael Bell

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INVENTORY — 2 Homegrown quinoa from NorQuin CITY FACES — 4 How one seniors’ group is encouraging their peers to approach aging with confidence and grace IN THE CITY — 6 Moment in Time: Michelle Berg’s best shot of the week MY FAVOURITE PLACE — 7 Winter chill makes indoor track at Saskatoon Field House necessary SPACES — 8 Legends Centre in Warman attracts skaters from beginners to the pros ON THE COVER — 10 From Ethiopia to Saskatchewan: Ted Jaleta has become a legend on two feet MUSIC — 16 PARENT TO PARENT — 17 Parents share tips to help soothe a crying baby

ON THE SCENE — 18 An air hangar transforms into Saskatoon style mecca at Cameco Presents Ensemble ASK ELLIE — 20 CROSSWORD/SUDOKO — 21 FASHION — 22 CBC’s Dani Mario’s panache on the street and on the air WINE WORLD — 24 Buck the trend and choose a less popular Portugese blend

Sarah De Los Santos works out at the Saskatoon Field House, her favourite place in Saskatoon.

Bridges Photo by RICHARD MARJAN

EVENTS — 26 OUTSIDE THE LINES — 29 Artist Stephanie McKay’s weekly colouring creation GARDENING — 30 Hardy but underused ornamental grasses attractive landscaping option READ MY BOOK — 31 Adam Pottle’s Mantis Dreams: The Journal of Dr. Dexter Ripley

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Meri Misfits

Group encourages seniors to age gracefully

The Meri Misfits rehearse at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian church in Saskatoon. The group encourages their fellow seniors to embrace life and their health through fun musical skits. Bridges Photo by Gord Waldner

By Edna Manning A group of seniors is helping their fellow elders stay young at heart. “Through music, skits, and monologues performed in a humorous and memorable way, our goal is to encourage our fellow seniors to age gracefully,” says Marikay Falby, president and director of the Meri Misfits. Founded in 2006, the Meri Misfits, “edu-tainers,” as she calls them, provide educational entertainment to men and women in seniors’ residential complexes. Founder of the group and retired

kinesiology professor Don Drinkwater, says falling is a major concern for the elderly. Encouraging seniors to be active and educating them on how to prevent falls is the most effective way to avoid the problem. “We stress the importance of exercise in maintaining balance, muscle and bone strength, and general good health,” says Falby. “Our skits and songs are written by the Meri Misfits and emphasize exercise in a comical way.” The group uses familiar melodies but changes the wording. Misfit member Fran Gordon is an accomplished pianist, while another, Betty

Huckabay, plays the guitar. Many seniors are reluctant to be seen with a walker, cane, or hearing aid for the first time. “But all the technical and not so technical aids that are available can make life so much easier for seniors,” says member Margaret Campbell. “We refer to them as ‘badges of honour’ and by utilizing them we are telling people we value our health and enjoy life.” The Meri Misfits entertain for about 45 minutes after which a health professional from the Saskatoon Health Region makes a short presentation, often focusing on how

seniors can prevent falls, where to go for assistance if they have a fall, and what resources are available. “I think the age similarities are important. We have the same kind of problems, the same kind of interests,” says Carol Olson. “We put the practical face on various challenges of aging, because we identify with seniors and they with us,” adds Inger Anderson. Over the years, the group has formed a special bond. Members enjoy getting together and having a good time, as well as supporting one another through difficult times. People often ask to join the group af-

ter hearing them perform, and their membership almost doubled after a 2011 article in the Saskatoon Sun. The group generally meets twice a month from September until June. While performances take place at seniors’ residences, they’ve also performed at a variety of conferences. They’ve even taken the show on the road to Rosthern, Wakaw, Humboldt and Delisle. The group is often booked months in advance. Anyone interested in joining the Meri Misfits should contact Marikay Falby at 306-374-7454. To book a performance, call Carol at 306-374-1442, or Donna at 306-737-8814.

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Aaryan Patel tries out the model Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machine at Brain Blast — the public’s passport into the brain. The display showcases how MRIs enhance health diagnosis. The Saskatoon City Hospital’s atrium was transformed into a maze of stations highlighting the different brain areas and the basics of brain function for Brain Awareness week in Saskatoon. Bridges photo by Michelle Berg

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Winter chill makes indoor track essential By Sean Trembath In the summer, Saskatoon has plenty of beautiful spots to go for a run. Winter is a different story. The wind and cold make it tough to get out, and this winter has been particularly brutal. Luckily, there are facilities where local runners can still get their jog on. For Sarah De Los Santos, the Saskatoon Fieldhouse is the best of them. On any given night, you’ll find runners of all ages and skill levels making their way around the indoor track and attending various fitness classes and activities at the facility. De Los Santos took a quick break during a recent night of running to tell us about her time at the Fieldhouse.

Q. How often do you come here? A. Probably about once or twice a week. I used to come a lot more. I love the track. It’s good for running. Q. What is it about the track you like so much? A. It’s the best indoor track in Saskatoon. The other ones are smaller, but this is nice and spacious. Q. Is there a particular time you like to come? A. I come in the evenings. It’s really nice right now (around 7 p.m.). It’s not too busy. I come here during the winter. During the summer I’m outside. So I’ll be here until the snow clears up. Q. How long have you been coming here? A. I’ve been coming to the Fieldhouse since high school. Many years. Q. Do you take part in the other programming available here? A. I used to, but not so much any more. I just run the track now, but I used to do the fitness classes. Q. Is the programming here run well? A. Oh yeah, I would say so. They have a lot of programs that are good for anyone. Any age, from youth to seniors. It includes everyone in the city. I like it. Q. Is it important for the city to have these kinds of facilities? A. The leisure centres are definitely important. You can use any one in the city. It’s great to have that option to go wherever you want.

Sarah De Los Santos runs every week at her favourite place in the city, the Saskatoon Field House. Bridges Photo by RICHARD MARJAN

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Ice made for the pros By Jenn Sharp The Legends Centre in Warman was designed with all ages and abilities in mind. The multi-purpose recreational facility has become a community hub in a place where hockey reigns supreme. Those involved in the sport know that long days the rink are all part of the game. The expansive and functional arena in the Legends Centre makes those long days all the better. The centre attracts everyone from the Saskatoon Blades hockey team, which is currently holding training camps and pre-games there, to youngsters learning how to skate. The leisure ice facility, a smaller skating rink flanked by rubber boards separate from the arena, is usually a bustling place, filled with the hockey stars of tomorrow. WHAT?: The Legends Centre. Included is an ice hockey arena with seating for 1,100 and a leisure ice area, one of the first in Saskatchewan. Also on the ground floor are two gymnasiums, each with three full-sized courts. The west gym is shared with the new Warman Community Middle School, which is attached to the centre. Anytime Fitness and Warman Sports Inc. lease space on the second floor, where there are also meeting rooms and a food court. WHERE?: 701 Centennial Blvd., Warman (20 km north of Saskatoon) WHO?: Heather Chatfield, recreation, promotions and marketing supervisor WHEN?: The arena opened in January 2011. The gyms followed in October 2012 and April 2013. Staff recently moved into offices on the second floor. The landscaping will be completed this year. A child minding program will also begin this year for patrons. Bridges Photos by Michelle Berg

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WHY?: “The demand is definitely there. We’re still using the old rink in town — both are completely full and booked up. Lots of people like coming out here from Saskatoon. The Saskatoon Speed Skating Club came out here and did some competitions. The Blades are now doing their training camp and pre-games here.” HOW?: “When they originally looked at building (the Legends Centre) they toured around to facilities in Saskatchewan and Alberta, and saw a few leisure ice facilities in Alberta. Whenever the main ice is being used, they can use this one. It’s more for learnto-skate; lots of the smaller kids get overwhelmed from being on the big ice. It’s meant for parents and kids five and under. “This will be the first year that we’ll keep the ice in all summer. We’re just trying to build up our client base and get some summer camps going. It’s getting your name out there (about summer ice availability). “The kids in this town are hockey crazy! They love hockey; they’ll probably be here all summer skating; it wouldn’t surprise me — we don’t have a pool in town so they’ll have to come skating.”

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Early on I ran because of necessity. . . And then I did it for pleasure. – Ted Jaleta

The unstoppable life of a running legend By Arielle Zerr

Ted Jaleta has been running since the day he was born. “Early on I ran because of necessity,” Jaleta explained. “And it helped me run away from war, and then I did it for pleasure.” In the remote Ethiopian village where he grew up, there was no plumbing, no electricity and certainly no cars; even shoes were a luxury. Today, he’s a high-performance running coach and a three-time Canadian national road race champion. ■

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Jaleta was the first generation in his family and his village to attend school. In rural Ethiopia, education was a rare gift. Though they were uneducated, his parents saw the value in sending their sons to school. Every morning, Jaleta would run the 10 to 15 kilometres to attend grade school, and after his lessons, run it back home again. “It was very beautiful. We walked through bushes and (the) jungles and wildlife and lions, zebras and cheetahs just roamed beside me,” he said of his commute to school and back. After he finished Grade 8, his parents told him it was time to come home to their village and stop attending school. Jaleta knew he was destined for a lifetime of hard labour on the farm. He desperately wanted to continue his studies but the nearest high school was several weeks away on foot. Jaleta thought his education was over until his uncle offered him a place to stay while attending high school. Knowing his parents would not approve, Jaleta ran away from home. He grew up wanting to be a soccer player and it was on the soccer field that his high school gym teacher first recruited him to distance running. Jaleta was encouraged to attend a school track meet. At his first event he placed third — without shoes.

Ted Jaleta (centre) and his Jaleta Pacers running group. Jaleta has been the National Canadian Masters Road Race Champion three times. Bridges Photo by Michael Bell

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Helping people to reach what they want to achieve and working to that goal, I love it. — Jaleta

From there, his star began to rise. He went to regionals and won, then provincials and then to nationals winning all his races along the way. He made the Ethiopian national team and was being groomed as an Olympian like his idol, two-time Ethiopian gold medallist Abebe Bikila. “(Bikila) came and spoke at the school and he inspired me,” Jaleta said. “He ran barefoot and won the Olympics. I said ‘Wow, I want to be like him.’ ” But Jaleta’s path to the Olympics was cut short when civil war broke out in Ethiopia in the early 1970s. Jaleta always knew there was resentment of the monarchy in his country, even from a young age. Ethiopians wanted land reform, freedom of speech and a basic democracy, he said. In mid-1970s, the military regime took over and imprisoned the Ethiopian monarchy. Jaleta was a university student participating in a peaceful protest when the military opened fire. He was shot and labelled a traitor. He woke up in prison. He spent six months there and was tortured before he managed to escape. Continued on Page 12

Ted Jaleta competes in the Queen City Marathon in Regina in 2013. Photo courtesy Chris Graham Photo

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(Ted’s) been through a lot and some people might be bitter and have gone another route but he took that experience and made it into something good. — Mary Jo Jaleta

“It was a terrifying experience,” Jaleta said. “And even when I went back in 1999 for the first time after the government changed, I had flashbacks. I couldn’t even sleep nights.” Jaleta remained in hiding in Ethiopia for two years before making it to the border. He stayed in refugee camps, first in Sudan and later in Kenya. Finally, he caught a break. Jaleta was sponsored by the Canadian government, given an interest-free loan for airfare and landed in Regina in 1982. ■ ■ ■ ■ When Jaleta found out he qualified for the refugee program and was coming to Canada, he said it was like coming from hell and going to heaven. He knew it would be difficult when he arrived here, but he was able to experience freedom. As a trained graphic artist, Jaleta was able to find a job quickly but adjusting to social norms in Canada proved to be a little more difficult. He was fired from his first job. “I just got so nervous and apologized for no reason,” he said. “(My boss) called me in the office and he said, ‘I think you appear mentally troubled. You need a psychological assessment and I have to let you go.’” The layoff stunned him. He began working odd jobs before landing a position working nights at a photography business. He also began running again, which he hadn’t done since he was running for his life in Ethiopia. In the refugee camp, Jaleta had picked up smoking. After moving to Regina, he continued the habit. He would sit on the stairs of the Legislative building smoking cigarettes and watching the runners go by. “And one day I just threw away my pack of cigarettes and went to Army and Navy and got shoes,” he said. Soon after, he started training with a running group and returned to competition. After a couple of years, he was back on top, competing across Canada and the United States. As a motivational speaker, Ted Jaleta has told his inspiring story to audiences throughout Saskatchewan on many occasions. Submitted photo

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You have all these elite athletes that were very, very fast and then you had two middle-aged women trying to qualify for Boston. But he has that personality that really put(s) you at ease. — Daphne Bilokury

Ted Jaleta (centre) and his Jaleta Pacers, a distance running group he created to help runners qualify for the Boston and New York City Marathons, and to help improve their race times. Bridges Photo by Michael Bell

Upon his return to racing, Jaleta was the National Canadian Masters Road Race Champion in 1995, 1996 and 1997, among other victories and top-10 finishes. He has since been inducted to the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame and carried the Olympic torch in 2010. ■

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group he created to help runners qualify for the Boston and New York City Marathons, and to help improve their race times. Before he started the Pacers, Jaleta was coaching track and field at the University of Regina and was contacted by two women looking to qualify for the Boston Marathon. Having heard his name in the media, Daphne Bilokury looked Jaleta up in the phone book and asked if he would coach her and her friend.

Jaleta was not training any athletes that weren’t U of R students at the time, but he invited the women to train with them anyway. “It was a very intimidating first meeting,” said Bilokury. “You have all these elite athletes that were very, very fast and then you had two middle-aged women trying to qualify for Boston. But he has that personality that really put(s) you at ease.” Bilokury began running with Jaleta in 2006 and shaved a half hour

off her time under his tutelage. She qualified for Boston at the Queen City Marathon. In fact, everyone who has trained with Jaleta has met their qualifying times. It’s a great source of pride for him. “Helping people to reach what they want to achieve and working to that goal, I love it. It’s not hard work because I’m passionate about it. When someone has a desire to do that I’m excited to be part of their

success.” While some coaches may sit on the sidelines and tell you how to run, Jaleta is participating in the workout, Bilokury says. “That sets him apart. He’s running behind and beside you and giving you tips, and he’s always available to you,” she added. Through the Pacers, Jaleta has also found a way to give back to the community he’s called home for 32 years.

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We focus on education and child poverty and I think I’m drawn to that because of how education can change people’s lives. – Jaleta

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The Jaleta Pacers have raised $80,000 for educational charities. Photo courtesy Greg Huszar

Through fundraisers including their annual Royal Road Race, the Pacers have raised close to $80,000. It’s been used to set up a scholarship at the U of R and to donate to local educational charities including Hope’s Home and Regina Early Learning Centre. The Pacers also raised $100,000 for Joints in Motion in 2009. “We focus on education and child poverty and I think I’m drawn to that because of how education can change people’s lives,” said Jaleta. “It’s the best gift you can give to anyone.” ■ ■ ■ ■ In 2006, Saskatchewan author Deana Driver wrote a national best-seller about Jaleta’s life called Never Give Up. Jaleta had done some motivational speaking but bookings exploded after the release of the book. He now speaks at events across Saskatchewan. The year was memorable for Jaleta for another reason: he met his wife, Mary Jo. “It was funny because when I met him the book had just launched and so when we first

starting going out he’d be like ‘Well, you’ll read that part in the book,’ ” she said. Opening up about his past to strangers wasn’t easy, but Mary Jo thinks it helped him. “I know when he first started doing the speaking engagements, I think it was (difficult),” she said. “I can see the progression, not that it’s easier to tell the story, but I can see how he’s evolved even in this last little bit where it’s helped him to move forward.” Mary Jo married Jaleta in 2009. Together they have a three-year-old son named Jacob. “(Ted’s) been through a lot and some people might be bitter and have gone another route but he took that experience and made it into something good,” she said. That, says Jaleta, is his greatest accomplishment — more than any awards or medals. “Winning several medals was good, but I think, I was homeless,” he said. “And even getting out of the refugee camp and to recover and have a normal life, I think that’s my greatest achievement.”

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The legend of Ken Burton Ken Burton is an accomplished guitar player, but you won’t hear him say it. The lifelong musician prefers to let other players do the talking — though with a bit of badgering, he did concede to an interview. / By Ashley Martin, with files from Andrew Matte Age 14

Age 16

Starts a threepiece rock band, Stonehenge.

Starts another band, Excalibur, which tours the Prairies for three years.

“We were the youngest band in Saskatchewan with a booking agent at the time. ... Our parents had to drive us to our gigs because none of us were old enough to drive.”

“I remember at 18 thinking, ‘Well that’s it, I’ll end up going to university.’ My main dream was to have enough money to build a recording studio in my basement … so never really did have stars in my eyes; it was just wherever this takes me. I just loved playing.”

1961

Age 2

Age 4

Born in Prince Albert.

Family moves Burton starts to Regina. playing trumpet, learning from his father Carl.

Age 20

Age 22

Age 26/1987

Sells all his gear (save for one guitar) and quits playing music in favour of studying business administration and computer science at the University of Regina.

Quits university and starts teaching guitar lessons through B-Sharp. Six months later, starts taking classical guitar lessons so he can learn a new technique and to read music.

Attends the Berkeley College of Music in Boston for four months.

1993

1993-99

1999

Quits teaching at the Musicians College; BlackJack folds. Starts teaching private guitar lessons.

Plays with the odd middle-of-theroad band at weddings, cabarets and the like.

Starts playing in bands on a freelance basis.

April 29, 2006 Plays with Bo Diddley at Casino Regina.

“I met him 20 minutes before the gig and no song list, he just said ‘follow me,’ so we just sat there and followed him wherever he went.”

Teaching and recording supplement his income, which allows him to be a bit choosy with freelance gigs. “The first question used to be, ‘Well how much coin?’ ... Now the first question is who all’s on the gig. If you know, ‘Oh, OK, I’ve worked with these guys before, this guy’s great, this guy’s great,’ then nothing else matters.”

Age 14/Grade 9 at Campbell Collegiate

Age 6

Age 12

Joins the Lions Band.

Borrows a friend’s Quits the Lions Band. guitar and starts teaching himself.

Starts teaching at the Professional Musicians College in Regina, alongside the likes of Jack Semple and Dave Chobot. “It was a full-time rock music school. It was very cool.”

Joins a country band, BlackJack.

“I thought, ‘Ugh, country.’ I’d never stepped foot in a country bar and never listened to any country music. And then he told me what they were getting paid a week, which was double or three times what I made with a rock band ... So I said, ‘As long as I don’t have to wear cowboy boots and a cowboy hat, I’m in.’ ... It was a whole new style.”

Works with a lot of local acts ... and some bigger names. Stephanie Thomson (since ’99)

“You end up playing with all kinds of different people. It’s a real adrenalin rush because a lot of times you show up on stage just meeting the guys.”

Rory Allen (since ’04)

Rich Little (’06) Petula Clark (’06)

Foxx Worthee (since ’07)

Jerry Douglas (’07)

JJ Voss (since ’07)

Lynn Anderson (’10)

Amy Nelson (since ’08)

Small Town Pistols (’13)

Third Degree Birnz (since ’12)

“It’s a different mentality. You can’t be thinking, ‘Oh, I’m a star, I’m going to be blistering solos.’ Your job is to make them look good.”

2013

December 2013

Celebrates 20 years as a private guitar teacher.

Reluctantly agrees to an interview with Bridges.

“Guys’ ears were better 25 years ago because if you didn’t know how to play a song, you sat there and went over and over.

I bet I spent a weekend trying to get through 2112 by Rush and doing it all by ear and rewinding tape over and over. (Now you can) go on the Internet and get the tabs for it.”

Ken Burton started playing guitar almost 40 years ago. Bridges PHOTO BY TROY FLEECE

“I like to fly under the radar. There’s just so many good guitar players in Regina, in Saskatchewan in general. I’d rather have some of these other guys do the talking.”

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How do you stop your baby from crying? “Skin to skin! Worked for my first all the time.” — Lindsay MacGregor “Attend to their needs. I also like The Happiest Baby on the Block’s methods: Swaddle, shush, sway, suckle, and side lying.” — Allison Treble “Turn a tap on, or a blow dryer, the shower, or try shushing, rocking or whistling.” — Crystal Schnor “Baby wearing and trying to stay calm — easier said than done. Hand baby off if possible so you can have a break to regroup.” — Roberta Cain “Feed and change her, then turn on some music and rock her. She loves it so far!” — Courtney Mang “Baby wearing, nursing, cuddling.” — Charmaine Danielle “Babywearing mostly. And lots of love after their needs are met, of course.” — Kimberley Siermachesky “I’ve spent many hours rocking and humming to babies. I often find a rhythm of some sort (usually strumming on the baby’s back) helps calm even the fussiest. My son who had extreme colic also loved having a warm heat pack on his tummy while I rubbed his back.” — Michelle Grodecki “Besides a ton of patience and if they are not hungry or do not need to be changed/burped, I’ve got a few things that I try. Walking and bouncing with babe. Patting the back. Lay baby on their back and

massage the legs and hips. Give baby a bath. Put baby in crib and take a breather. Repeat!” — Alysia Czmuchalek “How to stop a baby from crying? Trust me that little bundle of screaming joy already has a personality of its own. You can’t control it but you can get to learn what its needs are by staying in tune with what that little one likes and needs. They cry for different reasons and when you listen calmly you can often distinguish the different cries.” — Fran Mills “Once you have explored all the possibilities as to why the baby is crying, i.e. diaper change, hungry, etc., you may have to accept that the baby just needs to cry. I would often use a soother and pace the floors (actually the baby would use the soother and I would do the carrying and pacing). That method would eventually calm the baby down unless I sat down too early! ‘Motherly’ instincts kick in and you’ll know what to do to keep your baby happy.” — Carla Contreras

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acute sense of smell so I’d know. This was a relief. I told him I’d never go on a vacation with them again. I can handle that we socialize with them a couple of times a year. But how do I get over my animosity towards them? Still Seething A. It’s not the friends who’ve upset your sense of comfort and trust. You’d proudly believed that your husband’s 10 years of not smoking was an aspect of your life together. Then, he made you feel he’d gone over to the “other side.” But it was his choice. However, something about their long friendship triggered a response

in him. Smoking, the beach, freedom, maybe all were associated with their youthful past. Yet, he had/has the control to stop again. Ease up on him and stop seeing these people as the enemy. Maybe they’re not the best vacation partners in that regard, but don’t be too bossy and excluding about it. He knows what happened as well as you do.

Q. How do I deal with a needy houseguest without hurting the friendship? I’m a home-based marketer and must use my phone and computer all day. My cousin’s staying with various relatives and friends for a week at a time, having left a difficult relationship. She talks while I’m working, even though I say we’ll chat over dinner or when we take a walk during my breaks. She constantly wants to play music (distracting for me and unprofessional in the background of my phone pitches). Or she’ll use my cellphone to save money on hers!

She keeps going over the same details about her problems no matter how many times we discuss it. I’m close to blowing up, with days to go! Cousin Discomfort A. Remember the old line about houseguests: After three days they smell like fish. A bit harsh, but the point is that short visits go easier; longer ones often bring out undesired traits affecting your home life. Since it’s also your workplace, it was up to you to protect it more carefully in advance, e.g. reminding her that you’d be on the phone a lot, and need quiet. And that she should plan on time going out on her own while you work. Blowing up would be unfair and destructive to the relationship as a relative and friend. She’s vulnerable, and won’t handle it well. Try to organize her time away, and just get through the remaining days. Next time you’ll know better.

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Dani Mario: On the air or on the street, she makes fashion look easy OFF DUTY

By Jenn Sharp Most of us can’t fathom the idea of being broadcast live to homes across the province every night. For some, like CBC’s Dani Mario, it’s just part of the job. Mario is the newest evening news anchor for the station and moved to Saskatoon recently to take the position (her coanchor Jill Morgan is based in Regina.) One of the biggest style changes she’s had to make is a shift from a blue-based wardrobe that looked great against the Regina station backdrop to more red, which works better on the set in Saskatoon. Every few years, a wardrobe and style consultant comes in to provide guidance to on-air personalities (bright colours: good — patterns: bad), but the rest of the time they’re flying solo. That’s when a sharp eye for fashion and dressing for the camera comes in handy. Mario is a biker girl at heart. She sold her Kawasaki Vulcan (a 500 cc cruiser) last spring in the hopes of getting something bigger this year. Her favourite off-duty look involves strong leather pieces mixed with feminine touches. The self-described “accessory hound” rotates affordable, trendy pieces into the mix, both on-air and off. One thing that never leaves her hand is a rad knuckle duster. It’s all topped off by her perfectly angled “anchor” bob that shows off a fine set of cheekbones and enables her to deliver the news with confidence. No long, distracting locks here. Mario welcomed Bridges into the CBC’s studio in downtown Saskatoon to show us where she preps for the newscast.

“This is something I would wear to go out for drinks or to a concert. I really like when you’re done work and you’ve been wearing your big girl pants all day, it’s nice to put on a dress and some tights and go out on the town. I like to dance at concerts.”

1. NECKLACE: Forever 21. “I”m insane for bargain shopping. I’m a Forever 21 junkie, especially with online sales.” 2. JACKET: Forever 21. “It’s pleather. When it comes to leathers and black, I am such a little biker chick!” 3. DRESS: Target. “I loved it because it had these leather details. I’m a slave to bold patterns in the winter and I loved the idea of bringing in some florals, especially with how long of a winter it’s been.”

CBC’s Dani Mario in her favourite off duty evening attire. Bridges photo by Michelle Berg

4. RING: “I don’t remember where it’s from but I love it. It’s a twofinger ring that ‘s sized really well so I can actually type and do a lot at work. The best part is, my producer — I had it on one day and we were going to air and I said, ‘Is it OK if I wear my knuckle duster?’ Our producer said, ‘Absolutely! It looks great.’ ” 5. ANKLE BOOTS: Forever 21. “They’re super easy to wear. Because they’re a wedge, I can probably sprint laps around the block in them. I love heels and I love shoes. I learned a long time ago that you gotta stand up and put your shoulders back no matter how tall you are. I’m close to 5-foot-10 and, wearing heels for a long time, I’d feel a little ashamed if I was going out with smaller girlfriends or out on a date with a shorter guy. But once you start owning it, it’s not that big of a deal.”

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FASHION YXE ON-AIR Jill Morgan and Dani Mario co-anchor the 90-minute evening newscast. Mario often picks up the stories the reporters can’t get to, along with writing the show’s headlines and crafting its flow. “As (stories) come in, someone determines where they go, and you try to fashion it so that it doesn’t seem so jarring to jump from one story to the next,” says Mario. And what she wears on-air is the finishing touch to a well-crafted newscast. “It’s a totally different world than what you’d want to wear out. Bold, bright colours do wonders. What you think might look good on camera is totally different than what the camera sees. Bold necklace pieces are great. We try our best to have a command without being distracting. You don’t want to distract people with glitz and glam and strange patterns.”

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1. EARRINGS: Forever 21. “It’s really fun because they let me bring in a lot of personal style. 2. NECKLACE: Le Chateau. “It’s difficult to bring stuff on-air that doesn’t shine and catch all the crows’ eyes (like me). They’re watching TV and stop listening to you and watch this shiny thing blinging in their eyes. There’s secrets - like rubbing candle wax on your necklaces to try and cut down the shine. This one wasn’t too distracting and sits high on the neck - you can’t wear long necklaces because of the shot on TV.” 3. JACKET: Forever 21. “I love the cut ... it really bounces off the blue (screen.) “As a reporter for the last four years, you’re not really spending your money on fine-cut blazers. You go home most days smelling like house fire smoke. That’s when I bring in the Forever 21 stuff. Lucky for me, there’s some really fine pieces from Forever 21 that are trendy and have lots of bright colours.”

4. TANK TOP: RW & Co. 5. PENCIL SKIRT: Le Chateau. “Tip for the ladies from the (CBC) stylist in Toronto: Tuck your shirt into your pantyhose and (it) never moves. It’s brilliant.” 6. HEELS: Spring.

Bold colours and matte jewelry are best for a camera-friendly on-air style, says Dani Mario.

Bridges photos by Michelle Berg

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Amigos Cantina, 632 10th St. E.

Stan’s Place, 106-110 Ruth St. E. Sunday, March 23

Undercover Pirates Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave.

Whiskey Songs w/ Charly Hustle Vangelis Tavern, 801 Broadway Ave.

Kyprios w/ Cquel, Animal Nation and Stage Vangelis Tavern, 801 Broadway Ave.

University Cup Cabaret w/ DJ Charley Hustle O’Brians Events Centre, 241 Second Ave. S.

Thursday, March 20

West My Friend Gillian’s House Concert, 121 Ave. G N.

Islands w/ Escondido Amigos Cantina, 632 10th St. E.

Penny Reign Piggy’s Pub & Grill, 1403 Idylwyld Dr. N.

Tuesday, March 25

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Glen Adair Crackers Restaurant & Lounge, 1-227 Pinehouse Dr. Undercover Pirates Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave.

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Guitar Series: Steve Dawson The Bassment, 202 Fourth Ave. N. Cover the Nights w/ The Pxrtals Amigos Cantina, 632 10th St. E. Sprïng w/ Comments and Concerns Vangelis Tavern, 801 Broadway Ave. Friday, March 2 1

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Screamlyne Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave. Piano Friday w/ Neil Currie Roots Series: Rosie and the Riveters The Bassment, 202 Fourth Ave. N. Stetson Army and Navy Club, 359 First Ave. N.

Wednesday Never Tasted So Good! ALL YOU CAN EAT RIBS + $1.00 OFF Domestic Draft Pitchers

Dallas Boyer Band Toon Town Tavern, 3330 Fairlight Dr. The Standards Trio McNally Robinson, 3130 Eighth St. E. The Rhythmaires Fairfield Seniors’ Centre, 103 Fairmont Ct. Head Hits Concrete w/ Cetascean, Denogginizer and Narcissistic

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Teri Ann Strongarm Stan’s Place, 106-110 Ruth St. E. Saturday, March 22 Screamlyne Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave. Vocal Jazz Series: Solstice The Bassment, 202 Fourth Ave. N. Stetson Army and Navy Club, 359 First Ave. N.

Phillip Phillips w/ Twin Forks TCU Place, 35 22nd St. E. Driftwood Nutana Legion, 3021 Louise St.

Travis Tritt TCU Place, 35 22nd St. E. Flathead Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave. Motivational Speakers and CFCR presents: Carsick Cars, White+/White, Powder Blue and DJ Loud Panda (BJM) w/ live visuals from Painted Skull Projections Vangelis Tavern, 801 Broadway Ave.

ART

Rayney McNally Robinson, 3130 Eighth St. E.

Mendel Art Gallery Until March 30 at 950 Spadina Cres. E. Contemporary Drawings from the National Gallery of Canada, and Trace Nelson: Walls of Intrigue and Cabinets of Curiosity. The RBC Artists by Artists exhibition is Time Layered by Gwen Klypak and her mentor, June J. Jacobs. Visit www. mendel.ca.

Untimely Demise w/ Vulture Kult and Singularity Amigos Cantina, 632 10th St. E. Absofunkinlutely Vangelis Tavern, 801 Broadway Ave.

SCYAP Gallery Until March 21 at 253 Third Ave. S. Heartbreak & Birth by Silvana Shamo and Angelina Hussman. Works exploring different emotions, states of mind and experiences.

University Cup Cabaret w/ Tim Hicks O’Brians Events Centre, 241 Second Ave. S.

Humboldt and District Museum and Gallery Until March 22 at 601 Main St., Humboldt. St. Peter’s College Fine Arts Department Student Exhibit. A Local Perspective exhibit of watercolours by Bob Pitzel runs until March 29.

Driftwood Nutana Legion, 3021 Louise St. Brothers of the Road Downtown Legion, 606 Spadina Cres. W.

Penny Reign Piggy’s Pub & Grill, 1403 Idylwyld Dr. N. Teri Ann Strongarm

The Gallery/Art Placement Until March 27 at 228 Third Ave. S. Work by new gallery artists Ruth Cuthand and Lynne Graham. Le Relais Until March 27 at 103-308 Fourth Ave. N. Pot-Pourri, paintings by the artist group ARTby9. The Gallery at Frances Morrison Library Until March 27 at 311 23rd St. E. Streetcar City by Local History. Photographs from Local History’s collection. Station Arts Centre, Rosthern Until March 29 at 701 Railway Ave. in Rosthern. All Beings Confluence. An everexpanding installation of panels of sheer fabric that each represent a single living being, kept and maintained by Martha Cole. Hues Art Supplies Through March at 1818 Lorne Ave. New Territory by Kathy Bradshaw. New experimental work in oil and encaustic. Biggar Museum & Gallery Through March at 105 Third Ave. W. in Biggar. Student Expression Exhibit. Student art interpretations of Picasso. Handmade House Showcase Until March 31 at 710 Broadway Ave. Beat the Winter Blues. A group show featuring the variety of crafts members create. Black Spruce Gallery Open at Northside Antiques on Highway 2. After Glow, a group show. Paved Arts Until April 4 at 424 20th St. W. Sounds Like Audio IV Art Festival call for experimental sound artists. The festival runs July 24-26. Submit performance-oriented audio art project audio/video clips electronically to Paved Arts. Town and Country, an audio art installation by Anita Hamilton; Equal: Toon’s Kitchen

XV by Jordon Schwab, riffing on Double Negative by Michael Heizer; and Kitsch in Toons: Toon’s Kitchen XIV by Peter Stinson and Red Smarteez, a documentary about an art collection, until April 18. Centre East Galleries Until April 13 at The Centre. A display by the Waldheim School Industrial Arts in The Royal Gallery, work by the Bridge City Needles Arts Guild in The Jade and Amber Galleries, work by the Saskatoon Woodworkers Guild in The Sienna Gallery, photos by Imagery Photography in The Crimson Gallery, a display by the Students of Georges Vanier School in The Lavender Gallery, and a display by the Saskatoon Public Schools in The Magenta and Indigo Galleries. Affinity Gallery (Saskatchewan Craft Council) Until April 12 at 813 Broadway Ave. Wearable Art. Works that were featured in the first Saskatchewan Wearable Art Gala on Oct. 26, 2013. Reception April 12, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Green Ark Collected Home Until April 25 at 212 20th St. W. Andie Nicole: T’works of Art. Darrell Bell Gallery Until April 5 at 405-105 21st St. E. New paintings by Inger Decoursey. Acrylic paintings depicting life in the city. St. Thomas More Gallery Until April 25 at 1437 College Dr. Collaboration, ninth annual USCAD. An instructors’ and certificate students’ exhibition. The Spring Collection Until April 30 on the eighth floor of the Delta Bessborough. Presented by Kehrig Fine Art. Bronze sculpture and modern contemporary art. Works by Raphaël Gyllenbjörn, Michael Anthony, Tom Schultz, William Prettie and Tim Johnson.

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

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Parent and Tot Yoga Wednesdays at the Farmers’ Market at 10 a.m. Led by Dianna Stampe and her grandson. For parents with children ages 16 months to three-and-a-half years old. Admission is free with a suggested donation to Vinyasa Yoga for Youth. Bring a mat and snacks. Stars and Strollers Wednesdays, 1 p.m., at Centre Cinemas in The Centre. Choice of two movies each week. A baby-friendly environments with lowered volume, dimmed lighting, a changing table and stroller parking in select theatres. Date Night: Movies for Mommies Third Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m., at The Roxy Theatre, 320 20th St. W. A date night where parents or grandparents can bring the baby along. An infant-friendly environment with reduced sound, change tables, bottle warming and stroller parking. With door prizes and membership cards. Singing with Sylvia: Marchmallow Treat March 19-21 at The Refinery. Celebrate all things winter and all things spring. With a selection of original songs great for singing along. Parent and Tot Skating March 19, 2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m., at Archibald Arena; March 20, 2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m., at ACT Arena; March 21, 2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m., at Cosmo Arena and Lions Arena. Infant Massage Wednesdays, March 19 to April 16, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at 238 Third Ave. S. A fiveweek course taught by certi-

fied instructor Sunava Hintz. Each class has a specific focus to teach parents how to safely and therapeutically massage their babies. Register at www.birthrhythms.ca or 306-683-0852. Planning for Baby March 19, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.; and March 22, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., at Pregnancy and Parenting Health Centre, 248 Third Ave. S. A prenatal seminar for first-time expectant parents. Register at www.planningforbaby. ca. For information call 306244-1067. Fun Factory Indoor Playground Daily at 1633C Quebec Ave. A giant indoor playground for young children. Adults and children under one year are free. There is a separate fenced in area for children under two. Children’s Play Centre Daily at Lawson Heights Mall. A fun, safe, environment for pre-school aged children to play. Please note that this is an unsupervised play area, and adults must stay with and supervise children at all times. Market Mall Children’s Play Centre Daily just off the food court at Market Mall. This play area is free and has different level slides. Children must wear socks in the play area. Scooters Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., October to May, at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1636 Acadia Dr. Parent supervised playgroup for kids ages one to six. Indoor play equipment, games, colouring, dress-up, coffee/tea for parents. Registration on arrival. Thursdays, 9-11a.m. $40.00 per family. Call 477-1234. Drop-in Breastfeeding Group March 20, April 3, 17, May 8, 22, June 5, 19, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., at Pregnancy and Parenting Health Centre, 248 Third Ave. S. Hosted by Living Skies, Living Milk.

A support and chat group to learn and mingle with other mothers or soon-to-be mothers. Movies for Mommies Thursdays, 1 p.m., at Rainbow Cinemas in The Centre. An infant-friendly environment with reduced sound, change tables, bottle warming and stroller parking. Dragen Tales Den The first and third Thursday morning each month during the school year at St. George’s Anglican Church, 624 Ave. I S. A free mom and tot program. Call 242-7973. Shop ‘n Stroll Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., meet in front of Customer Service at The Mall at Lawson Heights. Classes consist of power-walking, body-sculpting moves using exercise tubing and a healthy dose of socializing for parents and babies. Preregister at www.runnersandbootiesfitness.com. No classes on stat holidays. Coffee Time for Mom Fridays, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo, 11-705 Central Ave. Moms enjoy a free cup of coffee while children play in the playroom. Baby Talk at SPL Fridays, 10:30 a.m., at Alice Turner Branch; Mondays, 10:30 a.m. at Carlyle King Branch and JS Wood Branch; and Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m., at Cliff Wright Branch. Halfhour singing and rhymes, then mingle with other parents. World Storytelling Day: Monsters and Dragons March 22, 2 p.m., in Pooh Corner at the Frances Morrison Library. Presented by the Saskatoon Storytellers Guild and the Saskatchewan Writers’ Guild. A storytelling concert for all ages. For information call 306-8217929 or email danicalorer@ sasktel.net. An Orchestral Toy Story March 22, 2:30 p.m., at

the Western Development Museum. An afternoon of musical discovery with kids as the starts. The Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra’s Family Concerts Series. Featuring works by Mendelssohn, Mozart, Bach and Biber. With conductor and narrator Richard Carnegie, violinists Kevin Chen and Brandon Johnson, Saskatoon Youth Orchestra members, and Persephone School of Theatre students. Featuring a musical pantomime inspired by Toy Story. Moms Night Out March 22, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., at St. Paul’s United Church, 454 Egbert Ave. Hosted by Mommy Connections Saskatoon and Movies for Mommies. With makeovers, bra clinics, a photo booth, massage demonstrations, henna art, a fashion show, a magic show, refreshments, swag bags and door prizes. A portion of proceeds will go to the Saskatoon Friendship Inn. Visit www.mommyconnections. ca/saskatoon/store/products/moms-night-out. Something on Sundays Sundays, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at the Mendel Art Gallery, 950 Spadina Cres. E. Free family fun for ages four to 12, accompanied by an adult. Ever-changing art-making activities led by gallery artists. Supplies are provided. March 23, be inspired by Trace Nelson and make your own Cabinet of Curiosity with monkey content. Kinsmen Day at the Museum March 23 at the Children’s Discovery Museum in Market Mall. The fourth Sunday of each month in 2014, admission is free. Courtesy of the Kinsmen Club of Saskatoon. Postnatal Yoga Mondays, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., at Pregnancy and Parenting Health Centre, 248 Third Ave. S. Beginner to intermediate yoga designed to help with postpartum recovery. Baby friendly class with a certified yoga teacher. Most suitable for four weeks to two years

postpartum. No class on stat holidays. To register visit www.msjpriestley.wix.com/ pureenergy. Prenatal Yoga Mondays, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Pregnancy and Parenting Health Centre, 248 Third Ave. S. Strengthen your body and mind in preparation for birth. Taught by a doula and certified yoga teacher. Informative and safe for any stage in pregnancy. No class on stat holidays. Call 306-251-0443 or email msjpriestley@gmail. com.

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Drop-In Playground Mondays to Fridays through May, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at Henk Ruys Soccer Centre, 219 Primrose Dr. An indoor public playground with rideon toys, sporting equipment, toys and books for children up to age six. Food and drinks are welcome, but the building is peanut-free. Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo Playroom Mondays to Fridays, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and late night Thursdays, at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo, 11-705 Central Ave. With a vet area, kitchen and shopping centre, puppet theatre, stage and crafts. To book for preschools, birthday parties or groups larger than three adults, or to check for availability, call 306-3844791 or email bbbprincess@ sasktel.net. Playgroup Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at Grace-Westminster United Church. Hosted by Prairie Hearts Learning Community, a group of families inspired by Waldorf philosophies. Programming is aimed at children ages two to five, but all ages are welcome. Breastfeeding Cafe Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at Westwinds Primary Health Centre, 3311 Fairlight Dr. A drop-in support group for breastfeeding women. Sessions will be facilitated by a lactation consultant with a brief educational presentation, and time for interaction with the other mothers.

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EVENTS Craft and Story Time Saturdays, 3 p.m., at Indigo Books, 3322 Eighth St. E. in the kids’ section. Family Friendly Steak Night March 25, 6 p.m. drinks, 7 p.m. supper, at Mulberry’s Cafe & Bakery, 124 Third Ave. N. Hosted by Learning Disabilities Association of Saskatchewan. With 50/50 draws and door prizes. Proceeds support the Summer Sunshine Day Camp. For tickets call 306-652-4921. Evening for Parents April 8, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., at John Lake School, 2606 Broadway Ave. A dessert night with parenting sessions. With presenters Christie Meinema from Catholic Family Services, Melanie Christopherson, and Adlerian Parent Educator Linda Kasdorf. To register call 306-244-0127, email info@ familyservice.sk.ca, visit www. familyservice.sk.ca, or www. picatic.com/eveningforparents. Early bird ticket deadline is March 25. Preschool Story Time Tuesdays and Fridays, 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., at McNally Robinson, 3130 Eighth St. E. For children ages three to five in the Circle of Trees. For information call 306-955-1477. Noah’s Playground Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. at Meewasin Valley United Church, 327 Pinehouse Dr. For children up to age five. For information email zmwiser@yahoo.ca. Stay and Play Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays at Louise St. Community Church. For children up to age five. Semistructured, crafts, snacks, story time, toys, activities. Call 934-5827. Saskatoon Public Library Programs Ongoing daily programs for children and families. Find the calendar at saskatoonlibrary. ca/node/1016.

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Celtic Woman: The Emerald Tour March 19, 7 p.m., at TCU Place.

Celebrate Ireland and the Emerald Isles’ Celtic heritage through traditional Irish anthems, pop standards and original compositions. With the Aontas Choir, bagpipers and championship Irish dancers. ICCC Film Series: Buffalo Calling March 19, 7 p.m., at Broadway Theatre. Written and directed by Tasha Hubbard, a professor in the U of S Department of English. An experimental documentary about one of the last herds of buffalo to survive the 19th century buffalo slaughter. With a discussion with Blackfoot historian Narcisse Blood, retired Grasslands National Park warden Wes Olsen and Tasha Hubbard. Comedy Night March 19 at Piggy’s Pub and Grill, 1403A Idylwyld Dr. N. Comedian Deuce Bigalow the Métis Jigalow performs. Canadian Light Source (CLS) Public Tours Thursdays, 1:30 p.m.; March 20 and April 17, 7 p.m., at the Canadian Light Source, 44 Innovation Blvd. The synchrotron research facility is open for the public. Learn about the CLS’s contributions to science research, including health, medical imaging, environment and materials. Preregistration is required. Call 306657-3644, email outreach@ lightsource.ca or visit www. lightsource.ca/education/ public_tours.php. Three Colours + A Canvas: Saskatchewan Premiere March 20, 7 p.m., at the Roxy Theatre. Additional screenings March 21-23. Presented by Vision 10 Productions Inc. A story surrounding drug culture, filmed at Calgary’s Cecil Hotel. Four young adults exploring new worlds of freedom and responsibility are brought together after a hurried foot-chase through the streets of Calgary. As a way of giving back to communities who struggle with drug abuse, Vision 10 Productions will donate 10 per cent of the film’s proceeds in Saskatoon to the

Saskatoon Crisis Intervention Service. HomeStyles March 20, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.; March 21, 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.; March 22, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and March 23, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Prairieland Park. Saskatchewan’s premier home show features the latest trends in home building, renovating, decor, technology, innovation, and lifestyle. With celebrity speakers Scott McGillivray and Damon Bennett. Visit www. homestylesonline.com.

Saskatchewan Book Awards Saskatoon Brunch March 23, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Bessborough Hotel. Featuring emcee local author Bill Robertson. With readings by Marie Battiste, nominated for two Saskatchewan Book Awards; Lisa Bird-Wilson, nominated in five writing and publishing categories; Mari-Lou Rawley, nominated for three Saskatchewan Book Awards; and Allan Safarik, nominated for the Fiction Award. Get tickets by March 21. For information call 306242-5969.

Dine for a Difference World Down Syndrome Day, March 21, 6 p.m., in the Diefenbaker Room at the Ramada Hotel. A fundraiser for the AIM (Ability In Me) Program, a Saskatchewan-based organization providing education and support services for children with Down Syndrome and their families. Supper, an information presentation, a silent auction and a 50/50 draw. Visit www.aimprogram. ca.

Moroccan Cooking Workshops March 22, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. cooking classes, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., dessert classes, at École Canadienne-Française, 2320 Louise Ave. With Chef Musthapha Sadki. Call 306-6537440 or email ffs@shaw.ca.

Dr. Sketchy’s Comic Book Style Life Drawing Event March 21, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., at Free Flow Dance Centre, 224 25th St. W. Featuring superhero and villain inspired models. With music, contests, prizes and performances. Sketch pad and pencils required. No messy art supplies. Ages 19+.

Fantasia: 2014 Saskatoon’s Brazilian Carnaval Mardi Gras Festa! March 22, 8 p.m., at Third Avenue United Church. A cultural fundraiser. Live entertainment by DJ Vale Tudo aka DJ El Patron, Sambatoon, and Estrelas do Samba. With a samba dance show and dance lessons, contests and prizes, food and drinks. This is an all ages event. Visit www. delmundodanceacademy. com or call 306-373-0715 or 306-612-0715.

Story Circle for Adults March 21, 7:30 p.m., at the Unitarian Centre, 213 Second St. E. Hosted by the Saskatoon Storytellers’ Guild. The anecdotal theme is monsters and dragons. Bring a story or come to listen. Potluck snacks are welcome. PLEXpocalypse Swing Dance March 21-23, 7:30 p.m., at Ukrainian Orthodox Holy Trinity Cathedral, 919 20th St. W. A weekend-long swing dance event. With beginner swing dance lessons, performances, dance contests and live music by Brad Shigeta & Sexual Chocolate, and Barrie Redford and the JazzBarrie Jam Show Band. Visit www.plexology.org.

Amati Quartet March 22, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., at Third Avenue United Church. Their second concert in the Beethoven Cycle.

Spring Concert March 23, 3 p.m., at Knox United Church. The University of Saskatchewan Greystone Singers perform. Featuring works by Pachelbel and Joio. With choral music, pop songs and spirituals. Guy Few and Nadina Mackie Jackson March 23, 7:30 p.m., at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 436 Spadina Cres. E. Lyell Gustin Recital Series 10th Anniversary season and

Equivocation runs at at Persephone Theatre until March 30. Bridges Photo by Gord Waldner

prairie debut. Guy Few plays trumpet, corno and piano, and Nadina Mackie Jackson plays bassoon. Works by Vivaldi, Paganini, Bach, Piazzolla, Rimsky-Korsakov and Saint-Saëns. With a preconcert talk at 6:45 p.m. Call 306-441-3935 or visit www. gustinhouse.ca. Tonight It’s Poetry March 23, 8 p.m., at the Bassment, 202 Fourth Ave. N. Featuring spoken word poet Andrea Thompson.

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Our Country’s Good March 19-29 at Greystone Theatre in the U of S John Mitchell Building. In 1789 Australia, a play is proposed to celebrate the king’s birthday, but who would perform it? The transported criminals, of course.

Third Annual Discovery Festival March 21-24 at Studio 914, 914 20th St. W. Produced by La Troupe du Jour in collaboration with Saskatchewan Native Theatre Company, Dancing Sky Theatre and Conseil des écoles fransaskoises. A French-language and multicultural event. With public readings of new plays, roundtables, playwriting workshops, and discussions with authors that cross many disciplines and traditions. Equivocation Runs to March 30 at Persephone Theatre. A political thriller that explores the intersection of art, politics, morality, truth and history. Event listings are a free, community service offered by Bridges. Listings will be printed if space permits.

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Hardy but underused ornamental grasses By Sara Williams With the melt on, it’s high time to really start thinking about gardening instead of just dreaming about it. And to start the year off, why not try something new in your garden: ornamental grasses. Grass is not just for the lawn — many are beautiful and add a unique texture, sound and colour to your landscape. Ornamental grasses can fill a number of niches in our landscapes. Depending on the grass, they can by used individually as specimen plants, massed in perennial or mixed borders, as ground covers, to stabilize a bank or slope, and even as pond plantings. In terms of general care, many of my gardening friends who have successfully tested species and cultivars a bit out of the ordinary, recommend purchasing larger plants, as these may be more likely to survive a first winter. Plant, transplant and divide grasses as early in the growing season as possible. Know their sun, shade and moisture needs and place them accordingly. Cut them back in early spring before growth resumes. Some start growing as soon as the snow disappears, so you need to be quick or you’ll be cutting the new with the old. If you’re unsure of its hardiness, place it in a protected location where snow accumulates. All of the grasses described here have over-wintered in Saskatoon gardens for several years. Spear grass, Silver spike grass (Achnatherum calamagrostis; syn. Stipa calamagrostis) Native to higher elevations of Europe (Mediterranean and Alps), spear grass is clump-forming, dense, and tufted. The narrow, grey-green leaves are arching and 50 to 75 cm in height. A cool season grass, it produces large, fluffy silver-green flower stalks to 100 cm in summer with the seed heads turning a tawny brown in fall. It’s a bit floppy but stands up to winter. It’s hardy and a good plant for the perennial border. Place it in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagate by seed

A massed planting of Karl Foerster feather reed grass forms a stunning backdrop to highlight plants in the foreground. Photo courtesy sue loring

or division. Yellow or golden foxtail grass (Alopecurus pratensis ‘Variegatus’; syn. A. p. ‘Aureavariegatus’) This is a clump-forming, moundlike grass, somewhat tufted, native to Eurasia. The foliage varies from bright green with yellow longitudinal stripes to almost solid green or solid yellow, becoming more yellow in full sun. At 45 cm tall, it flowers early with small brown bottlebrush type flowers (some cut it back after flowering so it looks better in mid to late summer). Of easy culture, it spreads slowly

by rhizomes and does well in sun to partial shade. and in a wide range of soils as long as there is even moisture. Propagate by division as the variegation does not come true by seed. Karl Foerster feather reed grass (Calamagrostis x acutiflora Karl Foerster) is the best grass for prairie gardens. It’s reliably hardy, well behaved, big and beautiful, and with all-season landscape value. You can’t ask for more! A natural hybrid of C. epigejos and C. arundinacea, it was selected by and named after German nurs-

eryman, Karl Foerster. The seed is sterile, so unwanted seedlings are never a problem. A clumping grass, in spring and summer the foliage is bright green to about 1 m. It produces pink flowers in late summer that turn buff in fall and look great all through the winter, moving gracefully in the wind. It tolerates a variety of soils, in full sun to partial shade, but is at its best with adequate moisture on welldrained soils. Overdam is similar to Karl Foerster but with vertical creamy-white variegated leaves. It is less robust and a bit

smaller (50 to 75 cm) but perhaps more shade tolerant. Avalanche is very similar toOverdam but with more green (it has a wide white band in the centre of each blade), and a little taller (75 to 100 cm). It produces silver-tan plumes in midsummer. The white flower-heads later turn pink and produce tan seed heads. This column is provided courtesy of the Saskatchewan Perennial Society (www.saskperennial.ca; hortscene@ yahoo.com).

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

# ADAM POTTLE

Disability is a philosophy for Dexter Ripley Disability has been with me from the start: I was born with a hearing impairment in both ears. My uncle on my mother’s side acquired a brain injury at a young age and has been in a wheelchair for most of his life. Over the years, disability became an obsession. In the course of my academic research, I’ve noticed that very few authors place disabled characters at the centre of their narratives. In fiction we usually find disability on the fringes, built into minor characters with little or no depth. As a result, disability gets something of a bad rap. I decided to write books that place disability front and centre. Hence my novel Mantis Dreams: The Journal

of Dr. Dexter Ripley. Mantis Dreams is many things: A blistering satire, a boisterous personal narrative, and an absurd philosophical novel. Savaging targets ranging from academia and political correctness to Canadian life and Margaret Atwood, it tells the story of a cantankerous English professor with a condition called Charcot-Marie-Tooth Adam Pottle disease, a degenerative muscular condition that gives him tremors and causes scoliosis in his spine. The arches of his feet raise

and become rigid, so he uses a wheelchair to spare him the pain of walking. But unlike most disabled characters in literature, Dexter Ripley does not see his disability as a negative thing. In his view, the discomfort disability incites allows him to see how people really are. For Dexter, disability is not merely a physical, mental, intellectual, or emotional condition; it is a philosophy, a way to generate meaning and see the true depth and shallowness of humanity.

Dexter is not a likable character. He may offend some of you. He makes several contentious jokes and tongue-lashes just about everyone in sight. Some of you may not know what to make of this book. Some may be puzzled by its premise: “Disability as a philosophy? Get the hell out of here.” But after reading Mantis Dreams, I hope you will try to see disability in a different way. Adam Pottle’s book of poetry Beautiful Mutants was shortlisted for the Acorn Plantos Award, two Saskatchewan Book Awards, and longlisted for the ReLit Award. Pottle currently lives in Saskatoon, where he is pursuing a doctoral degree in English literature. Mantis Dreams (Caitlin Press, 2013) is his first novel.

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