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Human Interest

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• Saskatoon

hank you for picking up our December publication. The theme this issue is “Cozy up for the Season.” As we move closer to the festive holidays, we feel that it is the gift of time that will define this holiday. Take the time this season to relish the precious moments with those you love most and those you don’t get to visit often enough. It’s all about building memories, the laughter and the stories you share that’s the true spirit of the season. We’ll be back January 25, 2010. Beverley Dawson, Editor

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Mayor Don Atchison

Unquestionable commitment to our city

ayor Don Atchison is perhaps at the top of his game. He has just completed two terms as mayor during a time when Saskatoon has really been put on the map and has a three-year term ahead with Saskatoon still having one of the strongest economic outlooks in Canada. In a year-end interview for The Express, he credited his background in sports and business with shaping his positive attitude and his approach to leadership. Indeed, he came across like a good captain and coach in giving credit to others. “I think that we as a community just have to maintain the positive spirit that we have now and even though we may be slightly touched by recession we have nowhere seen what other provinces have seen at this time. We just have to be very proactive in continuing to plan for the future of this community.” Atchison anticipates that the period ahead will involve a lot of long term planning. He suggested, “This council is going to be more of a planning focused council. We’ve just annexed enough land into the City of Saskatoon to take the population to 400,000 or 450,000 people. And, with that, there is a tremendous amount of planning that has to take place; transit, policing, fire and the infrastructure that goes with it. Sports, recreation, arts and culture facilities will all have to be put into gear.” In terms of the successes of the past year, Atchison cited the opening of the Shaw Centre, and obtaining funding for 60 infrastructure projects to the tune of $170 million. Indeed, a look at the listing of Saskatchewan Infrastructure Projects on the Building Canada website, shows that Saskatoon has the lion’s share of projects allocated in Saskatchewan. Of particular significance for Atchison, in terms of overall infrastructure funds obtained, was Saskatoon’s success in obtaining $96.5 million from the federal government and a

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We just have to be very proactive in continuing to plan for the future of this community.

slightly smaller amount from provincial coffers to go ahead with the completion of Circle Drive South. For Atchison, “the most important part is that all these capital projects are funded. We are just not going into debt. These projects are actually funded. I think people sometimes misunderstand that we run on a different basis then federal and provincial governments do. We’re not allowed to have debt without a debt repayment program.” In terms of disappointments of the last year Atchison cited the Lake Placid 110 7 8th S tre et E as t • Ph. 955-10 93 Developments not getting funding for Fine Art Gallery the River Landing development, but he Art Classes for is still hopeful that Children & Adults “we’re going to have a magnificent project Custom Framing there.” Having served Weekly Classes as a councilor for Private Lessons All Ages three terms before & Experience Levels he became mayor, Atchison has seen a Now Accepting lot of the city counRegistrations! cil. In comparison to earlier councils he Classes make a great Christmas Gift! described the current and previous council

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as being “in a position of wanting to get things accomplished and completed.” The overall vision is one of “wanting everyone to have an opportunity to succeed and be given a chance.” In this regard, Atchison said, “I think one of the biggest things that this council has done is make a tremendous commitment to affordable housing, and rental as well. Over the next five years, $12.5 million is being allotted to affordable housing programs. The commitment at our end is to fund up to 2,000 units, 500 units per year.” Atchison also noted that the city gave a $575,000 grant for the development of 115 new suites of student housing at the university. “Those are all things that are exceedingly important,” summarized Atchison. “I want people to have a better quality of life, regardless of where they are from - new immigrants who come to Saskatoon and people who come from other parts of Canada and want to make this their true home.” When asked about the role of city council and city administration in creating the “Saskatoon Advantage” Atchison noted that, “the administration with council and the business community have worked together to try to reduce the number of obstacles in the way of getting a project done or a business up and running…. working together gets results.” He noted that he frequently receives comments from new businesses that have moved to Saskatoon over the years. They say “this is a great place to do business, I wish I had known about it sooner.”’ In general, his commitment to being very visible in the community and his positive attitude in tackling issues head on seems to be part of Atchison’s success. He attended over 1,100 meetings and events last year. His involvement in team sports and business shape his philosophy. “If you ever went into a sports event as a participant, believing that you were going to lose, most times you lost. If you ever thought someone coming in the store wasn’t going to buy, the same.” “I think you have to go with the attitude that things are going to be better and that you are going to make them better and that you’ll get to the end. There are always challenges. Life doesn’t go without challenges, and so, consequently, I don’t see what’s gained by being negative.” I must admit, despite coming from a very different background and perspective, having interviewed Mayor Atchison three times and seeing him at many events, I can see how his infectious enthusiasm and his persuasive powers have served Saskatoon. His commitment to the city is unquestionable. Mayor Atchison closed with these words for our year end edition. “I wish all citizens good health, happiness and prosperity.”

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Top 10 trends for 2010

hat are trends? Are we talking about the next hot colour in interior design or what the human race will be like in 500 years? Google can tell you the top “hits” or items most searched in 2009 and calls these trends. Last year in the United States it was Michael Jackson, and before that Britney Spears. In Canada, it was hockey, which it probably was the year before and the year before that.

Spending and consuming like there’s no tomorrow is no longer cool. These are not trends in my view. Trends are like sea currents creating sea changes in our thinking, in our society—something powerful but not immediately visible, something just under the surface. Hits on Google are mere froth on breaking waves: high profile but trivial and changing nothing. One yardstick for trends is whether it is a clear prediction (goes out on a limb) or is so conservative it’s a no-brainer. Trends are not predictions but they have to be more than observations of what is already happening. That is why they are so tricky. I have no more authority than anyone else to identify trends, other than my reading for this article. One main source for this article was The Trends Research Institute (www.trendsresearch.com). Their materials are thick and exhaustive. I have filtered my reading with my gut feelings. With those caveats and a blindfold, let me list

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ten trends. Perhaps none of these will surprise you. Here they are, in no particular order: 1. More taxes and fewer services: governments rescued us from the financial crisis and now the bills roll in—seen this pattern before? Only this time, it’s not just post Christmas, it’s for years to come. 2. Regenerative medicine: stem cells will come of out of the laboratory and into the clinic with early practical results. 3. Edible landscaping: (not credible or incredible landscaping, but landscaping with things you can eat). In other words, gardens will come out of the back yard and into the front yard. From private spaces they will expand to public spaces. 4. Smart electric grids: This article isn’t long enough to fully explain this, but let’s just say electrical grids will do way more with less by doing it intelligently. I don’t see how this could be bad news. 5. Spending and consuming like there’s no tomorrow is no longer cool, since tomorrow’s finally here. Rich people will look for prestige in non-material ways. 6. Super consumer power (finally!): Companies can no longer sweep customer complaints under the carpet—those who do will disappear. Consumers will get their say as companies struggle in a more competitive environment and “radical transparency” is the only way to go.

7. Cloud computing (relying on memory storage and even applications that are not resident in your computer but just available online). Again, this has been around. Companies just need to figure out how to make money from it. 8. Upcycling: (a fancy word for re-using, which is not recycling, but using materials in new and interesting ways, like kitchen counters made of beer bottles, or chair cushions from old neckties) creativity will abound in all sorts of interesting and inexpensive ways. 9. Computer saturation that plateaus, but develops in other ways. For example, Canada has the highest number of computers per person in the world (94.3 per 100 people) but we don’t even make the list of top 50 countries in mobile phone subscribers per capita. (The Economist Pocket World in Figures, 2010 Edition). It’s not that we’ll be doing more on the computer. We already do commerce, social networking, emailing, shopping, watching TV and much more online, but it may be that we’ll be doing all that on smaller and smaller devices. 10. Wellness and the many ways and techniques of alternative healing. These have been around for years but now may be the time for them to hit the mainstream, and join forces with western medicine. Everybody knows that some trends, such as the development of alternative energy and whole health healing, holistic and/or alternative health treatments, are already here. These are not trends because they have already been

around for a while, and they are powering multiple spin-off trends. Some trends are what you might call “small focus.” They are highly specific. Some of these would be: In interior design – brighter colours, yellows, reds, purples, even dark colours will be lighter. Food – putting an egg on top of anything, bite-sized desserts, organic, local produce, smaller plates, vegetable and fruit side dishes for kids too. Restaurants – one word: breakfast. Ingredient of the year – ricotta. Furniture – clean lines and shimmery finishes. Flooring – carpet tiles, bamboo, glass (replacing wall-to-wall carpet). Holidays and travel – “staycations,” travelling closer to home. Fashion – the trouser pant (for women). Accessories – chunky earrings. Neuroscience – deep brain stimulation as a new form of cure. COLOUR OF THE YEAR – turquoise.

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Christmas Cheer

erry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Season’s Greetings, Yuletide Joy, Glad Tidings, or, merry merriness. The intent of the wishes exchanged in the coming weeks is love, peace, health and happiness at Christmas, in the New Year and always. It is unfortunate that Christmas has also recently generated conflict. War on Christmas? Every year at this time there are isolated reports of skirmishes in the so-called “War on Christmas.” At one end of the spectrum there are stories of political correctness run amok where Christmas trees are banned or re-designated holiday trees. At the other end, are defenders of Christmas like the “Stand for Christmas” action campaign by the U.S.-based Focus on the Family. Shoppers can go to their website to rate stores friendly, negligent or offensive toward Christmas. By the comments on the site, offensive ratings and calls for boycotting arise from such things as clerks saying Happy Holidays instead of Merry Christmas, not playing Christmas music or having ads that mention other holidays celebrated at this time of year such as Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and, especially, with its pagan overtones, the winter solstice. This makes me very happy that I live in Saskatoon where there is relative equanimity. Here the community focuses on the positive aspects of Christmas and the associated holiday period. “In my mind the issue is one of balance and mutual respect,” said Brian Walton, Spiritual Care Educator at St. Paul’s Hospital. “In a pluralistic society tolerance is required from all sides. “It seems reasonable that Christians and Christian institutions retain the freedom to recognize and celebrate this particular holiday.” That certainly does not mean sanction-

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ing those with extreme views to “use this occasion to foist their views upon others.” Using blacklisting to force stores to uphold a storybook Christmas from the 1960s is somewhat ironic. For at least a couple of generations, Christmas has been evolving into a secular holiday, a celebration of good will and generosity. At any rate, many of the elements of the celebration come from pre-Christian solstice and Yuletide traditions plus cultural overlays. The promotion of Christmas, as now celebrated, is, as Walton also noted, “driven more by economic interests than religious ones.” “Fortunately,” he adds, “most of my multifaith friends are gracious enough to acknowledge the importance of my religious celebration to me and trust that I will be equally as respectful of theirs. In this manner the power of love at the heart of the universe, although given many names, may still inspire goodwill to all, beginning with mutual respect.” Beyond political correctness Dr. G. Lakshman, came to Canada from his native India in 1967 and, as a designer of more than 90 engineered wetlands, has worked in many countries. Lakshman comments “Personally, I have no problem celebrating various religious holidays and, in fact, I welcome this as a refreshing process for learning about other faiths. Growing up in India, I have participated in the celebration of holidays of Christian and Muslim faiths. After coming to Canada, we have always celebrated Christmas with our children, setting up the Christmas tree, singing carols and exchanging gifts. This never felt like a transgression of our own beliefs or faith.” “I am quite amazed when I read about people objecting to saying ‘Merry Christmas’,” Lakshman emphasized. “Why can’t we say ‘Merry Christmas to all’ with the intention of wishing them all love and happiness?”

Lakshman noted that the fundamental tenet of Hinduism is “There is only one Truth but many approaches.” The entire universe was created by what Hindus call Cosmic Consciousness. Thus, he added “we should cherish this common spiritual heritage whatever individual faiths we belong to.” In his view we need to avoid any “dogmatic denial of the universality of humanity.” Other recent immigrants of Buddhist and Islamic backgrounds have shared with me that they have no issue with Christmas and in fact many embrace it, especially their children. People of other faiths are also usually happy to see expressions of faith — even if not their own — in a secular world. The efforts of people of faith to build bridges between faiths, which has greatly expanded in the past decade, was echoed on the world stage when President Barack Obama spoke to the Muslim world in an address in Cairo last June. He stated, “Indeed, faith should bring us together.” Celebrating the freedom to celebrate A substantial portion of the world’s population lives in countries where the right to religious freedom is restricted or prohibited. In fact, almost every religion is experiencing persecution somewhere in the world. David Katzman, is particularly attuned to interfaith understanding as immediate past president, Congregation Agudas Israel, and Vice President, Multi-Faith Saskatchewan. In his view, “celebrations can enrich the lives of the faithful and those who surround them and that Christians who understand the true meaning of Christmas certainly make the world a better place for everyone and for nonChristians the good works that are done can be as inspirational for us as they are to members of the faith. “There is a small minority that thinks we would all be better of if there were no celebra-

tions in the schools or in the public domain. I don’t agree. I believe we can respectfully celebrate and celebrate the diversity that Canada enjoys. It takes a little more thinking, but it’s well worth the effort.” The next generation The aim of Saskatoon Public Schools is to prepare children and youth to be respectful of all faiths. “We live in a multi-faith, multicultural world” says Joy Adams-Bauer, spokesperson for Saskatoon Public Schools, “and we are trying to prepare the young folks who come to us to live in that kind of world.” The board’s Human Rights Equity policy, established in the 1990s, Adams-Bauer summarizes, essentially means that we are multifaith, multicultural, and we respect and celebrate all faiths at Saskatoon Public Schools. How a school celebrates is decided on a school to school basis by the school and the parents and the community associated with that school. If they decide to have a Christmas concert and talk about the birth of Jesus it is also clear they are not saying Christianity is the only faith out there. May Cummings is a high school teacher at Mount Royal Collegiate. One of the courses that she teaches is World Religions, an optional grade 12 course. “As a teacher of World Religions,” she says, “I have noticed that when students understand the meaning behind the various faiths’ holidays, they honour and respect those who celebrate them. To learn about other faiths adds to religious understanding and harmony among us all.” The Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools do ground their approach to education in the Roman Catholic faith. However, they also acknowledge and respect other faiths. Many parents, even of other faiths, prefer their children be educated in the faith-based environment they offer.

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hat would Christmas be like in The Keys? The answer is simplevery different from here. Starting with the weather, they have never had snow. Activities include beaches, swimming, boating, scuba diving, and fishing. Other than all that, Christmas would be just like ours. I didn’t know anything about the Keys until this year and I would now recommend it heartily. The things I will always remember are: the laid-back life style, friendly people, and excellent food. It seemed like every meal ended with Key Lime Pie, always delicious and no two the same. The Florida Keys lie on a thick layer of limestone covered by an ancient coral reef. These flat, low-lying islands have slight variations in elevation with the high point of 6 metres, on Windley Key. There are over 800 islands large enough to appear on a map, though many tiny mangrove islets exist. The population is over 80,000 with 30 of the islands inhabited. Check The Keys out on a map. The Florida Keys extend south and west of the southern tip of Florida out into the Gulf of Mexico, creating a dividing line between the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf for 195 kilometres ending with Key West. Beyond Key West there are many islands that are used for shallow water fishing. Twenty-two miles from Key West lie the Marquesas, a three-mile wide atoll that is teeming with wildlife and marine life. To the east of the Florida Keys lies the only living coral reef in the continental United States. It is located between four and seven miles offshore, running parallel to the Keys from Key Largo to the Dry Tortugas. This living marvel rises as high as a few feet below the surface of the water and descends to 1500 feet, protecting The Keys from the pounding Atlantic surf. Because of their unique location, ocean breezes keep temperatures moderate yearround. They boast an average daytime high of 27.7 degrees Celsius, making it perfect for all water sports, any time of year. There are basically two seasons in the Keys – winter and summer, or ‘dry’ and ‘wet.’ Winter brings short-sleeve weather and clear blue skies. In summer, daily showers are short and refreshing but the humidity is high. The highway that goes to the sea The Overseas Highway, the southernmost leg of U.S. Highway #1, is a modern wonder. It follows a trail blazed in 1912 when Henry Flagler completed his Florida East Coast Railroad from Miami to Key West. Operation ceased because of severe damage to its infrastructure in the 1935 hurricane. Construction began in the late 1930s using some of the original railway spans. Completed in 1938, it marked the beginning of an incredible adventure that includes 113 miles of road and 42 bridges leapfrogging across the water from key to key in a series of giant arches of concrete and steel. The Atlantic Ocean lies on one side of the highway, with Florida Bay and the

Gulf of Mexico on the other, providing breathtaking views of sea and sky. Mileposts begin with 126 just south of Florida City, decreasing steadily to Key West, ending with zero at the corner of Fleming and Whitehead Streets. A driver can leave Miami and travel through all the Keys to Key West, in fewer than four hours.

The Florida Keys extend south and west of the southern tip of Florida out into the Gulf of Mexico, creating a dividing line between the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf for 120 miles ending with Key West. According to the International Game Fish Association, more saltwater world records have been established here than any other angling destination in the world. Hiring a charter boat is strongly advised because the captain offers local expertise, equipment and licenses.

The necklace of islands that begins just south of Miami is divided into five regions – Key Largo, Islamorada, Marathon, Big Pine and the Lower Keys including Key West. Each region is unique. Key Largo This is the largest island but before leaving try The Fish House Restaurant & Seafood Market at 102401 Overseas Highway. We were a party of eight and cameras were busy trying to capture each plate as it was served. Coconut Shrimp served with Poppy Seed Dip and Conch Fritters were served for starters. After that people were raving about their scallops, or baked Yellow Fin Tuna. Others thought the Mahi Mahi or Hog Fish were terrific. The Key Lime Pie served here was one of the best. Islamorada Known as the Sport-Fishing Capital of the World, Islamorada features the Keys’ largest fleet of offshore charter boats. Don’t miss the gourmet fare at Green Turtle Inn, Mile 81.2. They will prepare your catch whether it is marlin, dolphin, kingfish, snapper, or redfish. Staying at La Siesta and enjoying supper at sunset overlooking Morada Bay was an outstanding experience. Marathon Home to the Seven Mile Bridge, Marathon’s Crane Point is an important archaeological site. It contains pre-Columbian artifacts and was an Indian village. The Dolphin Research Center at Mile 59 offers educational programs, as well as care and protection of all marine animals. Our guide knew the name and

history of each dolphin, the oldest being 55. Big Pine Key and the Lower Keys Bahia Honda State Park beach, one of the top-10 in the United States, is a prime example of pristine beauty. Big Pine Key also features a national refuge for miniature Key deer and even a few alligators. Key West Key West is the final stop on the Overseas Highway. It is closer to Cuba than Miami – quaint with palm trees and historic hundred-year-old gingerbread mansions.

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Celebrate hockey at the BHP Billiton Family Hockey Fest

ring the entire family out to celebrate our collective love for hockey and kick off the 2010 World Junior Championship in style at the BHP Billiton Family Hockey Fest! The BHP Billiton Family Hockey Fest will be held in both Saskatoon and Regina. One of the exciting features of the Saskatoon Family Hockey Fest will see schools adopt a team and a country from the 2010 IIHF World Junior Championship, conduct research on that country, and present the teams with “Welcome to Canada” posters and learn about another culture at the same time. “This event is for everyone – inner-city hockey leagues, minor hockey, and families with children of all ages - it’s high qual-

ity entertainment for the entire family,” says Kelly Boes, Saskatoon Minor Hockey Association Executive Director and Director for the Family Hockey Fest in Saskatoon. “Come on out and celebrate hockey and the World Junior Championship!”

Details of BHP Billiton Family Hockey Fest in Saskatoon School Program: Dec. 17 & 18, 2009 General Public: Friday, Dec. 18, 2009 - 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Saturday, Dec. 19 - Tuesday, Dec. 22, 12:00 noon to 9:00 pm daily Centennial Hall - TCU Place FREE ADMISSION FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY! Special guests will include: • Dale Hawerchuk - Hockey Hall of Fame member, Friday, Dec. 18: 6:00pm - 9:00pm • Dennis Hull - Hockey Hall of Fame member, Saturday, Dec. 19: 3pm - 4:30pm & 6:30pm - 8:00pm • Hayley Wickenheiser - 3-time Olympic medalist: Sunday, Dec. 20: 3pm - 6:00pm • Come hear these stars speak and then get their autographs • U of S Huskies Men’s and Women’s Teams • Saskatoon Blades • Saskatoon AAA MidgetTeams • Other former NHL stars Exhibits and displays will include: • 20 exhibits from the Hockey Hall of Fame • International Team exhibits • Zamboni display including the history of the Zamboni in the game of hockey • The Stanley Cup will be on display on Monday, Dec. 21 and Tuesday, Dec. 22

Hockey Celebrity Events: • Get autographs from World Junior Championship players from various countries • Have your photo taken with the Stanley Cup, Hart Trophy, Memorial Cup and the World Junior Championship Trophy Fun for all! • Interactive games • Air hockey/video and table top hockey gaming area with XBOX 2010 on big screens • Classic hockey videos on big screens • Saskatoon Foodbank Collection area • Try out the latest in sticks and equipment in a variety of demonstration tents Food concessions and official 2010 WJHC Merchandise Available - Just in time for Christmas

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he World Junior Ice Hockey Championships are the next best thing to Olympic Hockey. Though consisting of players under 20, and unseasoned as professionals, the tournament tests not only the ability of each country’s junior players, but the developmental system, the coaching philosophy and strategy of each country and the character of the players. What’s more, playing in a tournament for your country’s honour can test your emotional maturity, for good or for growth. As Wayne Gretzky put it, the desire by other countries to beat us adds unusual pressure. Some players wilt under the pressure, while some, like Wendel Clark, rise to the top, and obtain gold.

Wendel Clark, as he would do many times in his pro career, took leadership. In the 1985 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships in Turku and Helsinki, Finland, Canada needed only a tie against the other top team, the Czech Republic, to obtain a gold medal, only the second since the tournament began in 1977. The Czech

Republic needed a win to obtain gold. The game was 2-1 for the Czech Republic after an extremely emotional and intense first two periods. As Canada headed off the ice to their dressing room, the Czech players were there already and had lined the hallway to the Canadian dressing room. As the Canadian players passed by them, the Czech players began taunting the Canadians, laughing and banging their sticks against the walls. Upon hearing this I immediately thought of Wilf Paiement who had played for Canada during the World Hockey Championships in 1979 in Moscow. During a hard-fought emotional game in which Paiement was slashed by one of the European players, he retaliated by twohanding the player across the face. Though highly criticized for the act, Paiement said that playing for Canada in Europe, especially behind the iron curtain, was such a highlycharged event that his emotions got the best of him. I wondered how the Canadian juniors would respond, being years younger, and the World Championship on the line. Paiement had been a seasoned pro, having played in many intense games in the NHL, and the juniors did not have that experience. I didn’t need to wait long. Great players, mature beyond their years, step up to the challenge, especially in big tournaments. Wendel Clark, as he would do many times in his pro career, took leadership. With the pressure of Hockey Canada on his young shoulders, Clark took a pass, stepped over the blue line and wired a wrist shot past the Czech goalie, beating him cleanly. The game was tied. All Canada needed now was to play defense for the win. They did so aggressively. Clark even threw some body checks. His leadership qualities surfaced. Is it any wonder that the Toronto Maple Leafs took him first overall in the 1985 draft? It also makes me wonder why they ever traded him, and why the powers that be at Hockey Canada, never picked Wendel Clark for Team Canada in 1991, and the World Cup of Hockey in 1996. Surely he had proven he was golden. Also, in the World Cup his mere physical presence would have kept American

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players like Chris Chelios and Keith Tkachuk from continually starting fights whenever they played Canada. But Wendel Clark showed his all-around ability first at the World Junior Hockey Championships, a tournament where new stars shine brightly.

by Jim Germain

The next Junior World Tournament is in Saskatoon this Christmas. World Junior Hockey Championships December 26 to January 5, 2010 at Credit Union Centre, Saskatoon and Regina Agridome.

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Of birds and bird-feeders

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By Janet Wanner

each species. There is always someone who needs food and we never run out and their needs are great, especially at -30°C. Feeding birds in the winter is a constant task and not a cheap undertaking. Every so often we have to replace our bird feeder and it always makes for an interesting shopping trip. We debate the merits of many styles and visit two or three shops before we settle on the right ones. We like a plain feeder without too much fancy gear with a large table format and a little hopper. Ideally, cleaning them should be easy. We hang our feeders in the old apple tree, which is across the yard, within sight of the kitchen windows. If it is too close to the windows, the little birds catch sight of you and your movements and will become nervous Halal

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The gift of Holiday ReTREATment

e’ve packed our bags, minimalist style, and leave the city the moment our workday is done. We seek the wilderness. The urgency to leave is soon replaced by the urgency to arrive. But that will soon change. In the wilderness is the promise of solitude, the anticipated relief of simply being elsewhere, the sudden lack of any urgency whatsoever. For me the deepest relaxation of the season comes after the fabulous, but sometimes chaotic planning of and partaking in seasonal celebrations. After the feasts, the wine, the candles, the gifts, laughter and hugs everything that makes the holiday

by Hilary Klassen

special there is the collective sigh, the general acknowledgment that now is time to finally chill out. The mood has shifted to one of casual and creative indolence. One of my favorite ways of indulging the collective sigh is to retreat to a friend’s cabin. A few hours drive, and voilà, the cabin materializes in a forest of tall spruce with the snow surrounding it deep and pure. We unload, settle in, and, of course, sigh. The twenty-foot stone fireplace, the semi-circular dining room with a 180-degree view, and arched windows feed the need for beauty. Granted this is not a rustic wilderness, but it has RETREAT written all over it. Our friends are here with some others. We coexist without stress or pretense. At the dinner table varying opinions surface and are accepted. When heads are bent over a jigsaw puzzle, conversation or silence is equally possible, while music plays in the background: jazz, Latin, classical. We have no schedule, but a walk down to the lake will likely happen. With the big chill, we layer up like Inuit and our breath marks the frosty air. The perfect counter-balance is the hearth, creating a cozy circle of warmth and intimacy. It is these gifts that are so far removed from a windowless office cubicle. It is these moments that begin to stir the latent oneness with nature, that slow the breathing and the rhythms of the heart; moments that themselves slow down and stretch out, causing time to seemingly relax and extend itself. Here at the cabin we are blissfully undone. We have come loose. Finally there is enough room for solitude. Journalist and author Mark Pendergrast said, “It is impossible to be a real person without solitude.” Of course for some people the idea of solitude is crazy-

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The Spirit of Christmas

Home & Garden

If you’re tired of the same old yuletide recipes, get a little more adventurous in the kitchen this Christmas and create some culinary magic with this elegant make-ahead breakfast.

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This recipe is perfect for Christmas Day breakfast since it can be completely assembled the night before and baked in the oven in the morning. Eggnog French toast ingredients: 4 cups purchased eggnog 4 large eggs 1 tsp ground nutmeg 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 loaf of french bread, sliced into 3/4 inch pieces, cut in half on a diagonal 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted Powdered sugar Directions: Whisk first 4 ingredients in large bowl. Place bread slices in single layer in two 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass baking dishes. Pour custard over bread, dividing equally. Cover dishes and refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight. Preheat oven to 450°F. Butter 2 large rimmed baking sheets with some melted butter. Using spatula, transfer bread slices to prepared baking sheets. Brush bread with remaining melted butter. Bake 20 minutes. Turn over bread slices and bake until golden brown and crisp on the outside but soft on the inside, about 8 to 10 minutes longer. Place 2 to 3 French toast slices on each of 8 plates. Dust generously with powdered sugar; serve with Cranberry-Apple Compote. Makes 8 servings. Cranberry-apple compote ingredients: 2 cups apple cider 6 tbsp light corn syrup 2 tbsp (packed) golden brown sugar 1/3 cup unsalted butter 3 Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 2 cups cranberries (fresh or frozen) ½ cup plus about 1 tbsp sugar Directions: Whisk apple cider, corn syrup, and brown sugar in large heavy saucepan. Boil over high heat until reduced to 1 cup, about 15 minutes. Add 4 tbsp butter; whisk until melted. Remove from heat. Melt remaining 4 tbsp butter in large heavy skillet over medium heat. Add apple pieces; sauté 2 minutes. Add cranberries and ½ cup sugar. Stir until cranberries begin to pop, about 2 minutes. Stir in reduced cider mixture. Boil until reduced to syrup consistency, about 6 minutes. Stir in more sugar, if desired. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Stir over medium heat until heated through.) Transfer compote to bowl and serve warm. Makes about 6 cups. Note from the Chef: This compote would also be great on waffles and pancakes — or even over some vanilla ice cream.

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Ingredients: 6 tbsp ground coffee (not instant) 1 tbsp grated orange peel 1 tbsp chopped crystallized or candied ginger ½ tsp ground cinnamon 6 cups cold water Whipped cream, cinnamon sticks and/or additional orange peel, optional Directions: Combine the coffee, orange peel, ginger and cinnamon; pour into a coffee filter. Brew according to manufacturer’s directions. Pour into mugs; garnish with whipped cream, cinnamon sticks and orange peel if desired. Serves 6. Note from the Chef: You can mix all the ingredients together, except the water, and store in the freezer for a few days. Then all you have to do Christmas morning is add to the coffee maker. It’s so tasty that you may want to make up enough for more than 1 pot of coffee.

Grapefruit Cups with Wine Syrup An elegant and refreshing dish that features a wine syrup drizzled over grapefruit segments (skip the syrup on the kids’ portions). Served in hollowed-out grapefruit halves. Ingredients: 10 red grapefruit 3/4 cup dry red wine, such as Zinfandel, Pinot Noir, or Cabernet Sauvignon 3/4 cup sugar Directions: Cut peel and remove all the white pith from 6 grapefruit. Working over bowl, cut between membranes to release segments. Cover and chill segments at least 30 minutes and up to 1 day. Cut remaining 4 grapefruit in half. Using juicer, juice grapefruit. Pour 3/4 cup juice into heavy medium saucepan. (Reserve any remaining juice for another use.) Using spoon, scoop out membranes from grapefruit halves and discard, reserving grapefruit cups. Add wine and sugar to juice in saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Simmer until reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Cool wine syrup to room temperature. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover grapefruit halves and wine syrup separately and refrigerate. Bring wine syrup to room temperature before using.) Arrange grapefruit cups on large platter. Divide segments among cups. Drizzle each grapefruit cup with wine syrup and serve. Makes 8 servings. Note from the Chef: Don’t have enough time, or a juicer: just segment the 6 grapefruit, and omit the other 4 grapefruit. Buy unsweetened grapefruit juice for the 3/4 cup of juice and carry on with the recipe. Serve the grapefruit segments in dessert dishes instead of the grapefruit halves.

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he Christmas season is upon us. There are company parties, craft and bake sales, community events and, for many, special church gatherings and services. In small towns like Big River everyone knows the local pastors, priests, and ministers. We see them at the post office, the gas station and the grocery store, going about their everyday lives. We have the chance to get to know them whether we attend their church or not. I don’t belong to the United Church here but I’ve had the pleasure of becoming friends with their minister Brian Maitland and his lovely wife Susan. In my eyes Brian is not the typical minister. He is all the things that you would expect: kind, thoughtful, understanding and giving. He is also fun-loving, animated, and progressive in his thinking. Not only that, Brian is a good sport and willing to do almost anything for his community. The first year of the “Big River Shiver,” our annual Polar Bear Swim, Brian participated. His job was to collect pledges for jumping into Cowan Lake in the middle of winter, the proceeds going to local organizations in need of funding. Not many people had enough courage to even think about such a thing but Brian took on the task. The big day came and Mr. Maitland and five others sat in the warm-up shack preparing to dive into the freezing waters. He did what any good minister would do and asked the others to join him in prayer. When Brian’s turn came the crowd went crazy. Here was the minister in shorts and a T-shirt giving so much more of himself than his ministry required. We cheered him on with thunderous applause, hoots and whistles and showed our appreciation as best we could. To our great relief, Brian emerged unscathed and we cheered some more. I was proud of him for showing us that he is a

regular guy who loves his town and all of the people in it. I see Brian and Susan at community events all the time. They love music, sing like angels, help cook and organize as well as volunteer their time and talents for different functions. The Maitlands are leaving us this next spring. It will be a very sad time for Brian’s congregation and for our town. We’ll miss him and we’ll dearly miss his wife Susan. What has been our blessing will now be the gift given to Knox United Church in Saskatoon. I tease Brian and Susan about “hitting the big time” only to cover my own sense of loss. Whoever takes Mr. Maitland’s place will have big shoes to fill. Thankfully Big River will still have the Maitlands this Christmas. For the very first time I’m going to attend services at the United Church to soak up some of Brian’s wisdom. It will probably do me some good and it always feels warm and fuzzy just to be in their presence. To all of you who read my little column every month, I’d like to thank you and wish you a joyous holiday season. I’m grateful for your emails and I love to hear your stories as well. It isn’t always easy to record your thoughts and feelings with pen and ink – harder still to see it in print for all the world to witness. In the end though, it has been my pleasure to have you come along and share in the life of “A City Girl Gone Country.” And to Brian and Susan Maitland, thank you for being who you are. After 22 years of living in Saskatoon, Sherry Richards abandoned her familiar surroundings and moved North to live in Saskatchewan’s boreal forest. She can be contacted by emailing tillee@xplornet.com

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ome do, some don’t; some will, some won’t…decorate for Christmas—when the holidays are alternated between households. At our house, we no longer have a burning need to “do” the entire house when Christmas is elsewhere. Christmas is at a relative’s house this year so we get off easy by bringing a dessert or salad or cheese ball instead. Every second year is a respite year at our place and the other year is flat-out-revon-the-red-line Christmas. Both are enjoyable in their own way. When Christmas is at our house: I wallow happily in the preparations and cook way too much food. Every room in the house gets decorated with wall hangings, table runners, bells, bows and so on. The tree is aglow with no fewer than 1,000 clear mini-lights and a bronze colour palette of glitter balls and feather picks (except for last year when we had the arrival of a puppy named George). It was a combination of Christmas Vacation and Marley and Me. Don’t get me started… When Christmas is not here, we miss the leftovers. It is mainly just our tree that stays

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in storage while baked goodies are minimal. Decorating still happens in every other room in the house. The kitchen gets a rug with a Christmas scene, green and red plaid tea towels and Christmas dishes. The bathroom is fun and easy to decorate with seasonal-type towels and any type of candle holder on the vanity or toilet tank. Wine glasses filled 1/3 full of decorative sand and a tea light make inexpensive and festive décor for any room in the house. Use this same idea on the dining table with wine glass tea lights surrounded with fresh pine or cedar branches. Rest different-sized Christmas balls in the branches for an elegant touch. We attach fancy Christmas picks to the light fixture above the dining table for more punch (keeping the picks from touching the light bulbs). The antique sideboard always gets a bed of artificial snow on a white table cloth, topped with a large oval mirror (bought a garage sale for $2.00), then decorated with Father Christmas, reindeer and more candles. These decorations are kept in boxes separate from the tree decorations to save a huge mess and valuable time when

rummaging for Christmas décor. When Christmas is not at our place, we bring out some of the boxes. When Christmas is at our place, we bring out all of the boxes. A good tip is to keep your red, green and white table linens handy all year; they can be used for any special occasion like Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, or weddings. Guests feel special when there is “real” linen on the table and changing up the accessories gets more mileage out of what would otherwise be a seasonal item. Choose tablecloths with no discernable pattern for this. Christmas traditions morph into something different as years pass and family demographics change. We are fortunate as most of the immediate family is able to be together for the holidays along with extended family members. We wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a safe holiday season. Jennifer Lucky is in charge of marketing and promotions at Charter House Interiors at 331 1st Ave. North. She can be contacted at 653-4634 or by visiting www.charterhouseinteriors.com.

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enough for most of the winter. Parsnips, carrots, turnips, chard, lettuce, zucchini, squash, onions, chives, dill, basil, mint. The pumpkins spilled out over the edges of the bed but didn’t make it this year with the cool spring. Last year I had enough to make a dozen pies. Our gardening did not involve that much work and we used it as recreation and exercise. We went away for two weeks in both There are many new ideas June and, again, in July. A friend watered as required. Density of planting and mulch and initiatives emerging for takes care of most of the weeds, so hoeing was integrating agriculture into the minimal. The biggest labour is harvesting and processing but that was done while visiting at fabric of urban life. the kitchen table or watching TV. The achievement of doing this in the city by Robert White My garden area this past summer was feels as sweet as the tomatoes taste. My return about 300 square feet in two different plots. is at least a dollar per square foot and five This much area is feasible in most city yards times my investment in out-of-pocket costs. especially if done in several plots and it is Of course, the rewards are much more than amazing how much produce can be reaped monetary. There is pride in self-sufficiency, from that small an area, especially if you use the joy of sharing with others and thereby Tis the season for good food and eating intensively planted, double-dug, raised beds, creating community, and of course the freshand, in my case, bragging about home grown and add compost and manure. Techniques est, best-tasting vegetables anywhere. food. like trellising and growing early crops like Experiments with gardening intensively You see, my wife and I are proudly enjoy- lettuce between slower-growing fall crops can have shown that depending on the crops ing the last of our fresh garden tomatoes this maximize the use of space. My garden is only chosen one can produce several pounds per second week of December. We have been part way towards maximum intensive use. square foot. Rosalind Creasy, author of the feasting on them since August and have put I didn’t weigh all the produce but all sum- landmark book, Edible Landscaping, is moniaway loads in the freezer for soups, stews and mer and fall the production has met most of toring the production of an organically grown casseroles all winter. I also gave bags of toma- our vegetable needs. Cucumbers aplenty went 100-square-foot garden, partly shaded, and toes to over 20 families. by the pail full to a neighbour who offered claims its value was over seven dollars a It was the largest city garden I have ever a share of her pickles in exchange. Potatoes, square foot in 2008. She compared growing tomatoes, lettuce, bell peppers, zucchini Greetings of the Season Do Your Chairs or Tables Need Repair? and basil to purchasing and Best Wishes for the New Year the same amount of Mon.-Fri. 7:30 am to 5 pm organic produce. Sat. 8 am to 4 pm I was not doing it th 412-44 St. E (Just off Faithfull Ave.) for the highest value, PARTIES ARE OUR BUSINESS, Saskatoon 244-8815 $ 00 $ 00 Not a Sideline! otherwise I would have Reasonable Rental Rates aaapartyworld@shaw.ca grown crops like pepSupplier of Danish Furniture Creme Pick Up & Tents, tables, chairs, patio furniture, champagne fountains, Delivery gaming wheels, wedding arches, casino equipment, dishes, pers, edible pod peas, DANISH FURNITURE (1987) LTD. extra cutlery, glasses, carnival games, high chairs, booster seats, and beans instead of etc., coffee urns, tents, awnings, tradeshow supplies, food preparation, fundraising supplies, catering equipment, sound potatoes and pumpsystems, etc. kins. www.danishfurniture.ca

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Out with the old; greenly Christmas usually means a big turn over in home computers and electronics. It is prudent to pass on good working computer equipment to the following service organizations: Computers For Kids accepts working computers, Pentium 4 or faster, to supply students with home computers. They will also take older unwanted equipment for parts and/or recycling. Phone: (306) 934-0585, Email: cfk@adavantage.coop. Computers for Schools accepts working: Pentium 4 vintage (1.4 Ghz) and above and Macintosh G-3 (I Ghz and above), laser or ink jet printers, and 17 inch monitors plus keyboards for use in Saskatchewan schools. Phone: (306) 931-5625, Email: npac@sasktel.net or see www.saskschools.ca/~cfs/index. html For electronics and computers not eligible for either of the above there are several options. SARCAN accepts TVs, VCRs and computers for deconstruction. London Drugs accepts computer equipment, peripherals, TVs, VCRs, and many, but not all, other electronic items for free, including CFL bulbs. See www.greendeal.ca/earthday/index. html Future Shop accepts CD players, CDs, MP3 players, VCRs and Portable DVD players in their Greentec recycling bin. SaskTel accepts used wireless devices and their batteries, chargers and accessories for recycling with proceeds used to provide cellular phones and phone cards to women’s shelters across the province.

Housing prices have increased ~ which means you may have money in your home! For us at The Mortgage Group, we have been busy re inancing many homes this year. With the increase in housing prices, clients have been able to take advantage of the equity in their home and use the money more wisely. By doing a re inance we have been able to get our clients money for their home upgrades or just consolidate their debt into one lower payment. 2009 has proven to be a record year as we have never historically seen interest rates this low! Give yourself peace of mind and secure your rate today. Give me a call to explore your options ~

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ommunity in the field of genealogy means more than the place our ancestors called home. It was also the home for friends, family and rivals. It was within these communities that they worked and went about their daily lives. Major events in history influence people, but it is through studying those closest to a person that we can shed new light on any ancestor and who had the greatest personal influence on them. Wherever family stories have survived, you may turn up some interesting facts about people who played a role in your ancestors’ history, if you take the time to learn a little about them. When examining the records to find information for the family tree it is good practice to note those living in close vicinity to the person of interest. Following census records through the years can reveal who long-time neighbours were. It can provide additional information on members of the community who married into the family. It can also point out the people who had the most influence over the generations of families if they were longtime residents of the area. Landlords, local officials, bankers, shopkeepers or blacksmiths may have been regular people of influence for an ancestor. Land records, such as homesteads, required witnesses. Here you are likely to find the neighbours giving statements on the homesteader’s behalf. By studying an area you may find

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that your ancestor acted as a witness As we look forward to a new for someone else. If immediate family year I have been thinking it may wasn’t near, these same neighbours took the place of relatives appearing be time to give you, the reader, a as godparents at a baptism or as wit- chance to get involved. I would nesses at a marriage. The obituaries of like to invite you to share your neighbours may show your relatives as stories, roadblocks, or mysteries of pallbearers at their funeral. genealogy. Email tamw25@shaw. School records can give insight into ca for your chance to be heard in schoolmates or a favorite teacher. Here the genealogical community. Let’s may be found the name of someone’s try a little something different for first love or the name of a future Tammy Vallee spouse. Yearbooks will display pic- 2010. tures of past sports teams and school clubs as well as best friends or worst Tammy Vallee is a Genealogical Speaker enemies. Volunteering or belonging to & Educator; Certified Saskatchewan certain groups could result in written and Aboriginal Researcher. She can be mentions in minutes, books, or news- reached at tamw25@shaw.ca paper clippings of events. If bad blood ran between feuding friends or family, other evidence may exist. KINDERGARTEN Court records or local newspapers may hold their own version of events. Feuds have a way of École River Heights School passing through the generations We are now accepting Kindergarten registrations in a form of at least oral history. for children who will be 5 years of age by Jan. 31/10 Whatever the record, be We offer programs in both mindful of those involved and English and French Immersion how they may have interacted We invite parents/guardians to attend the with your ancestors. Good or following events on bad, some events or people can TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2010 OPEN HOUSE leave a lasting impression on a English Kindergarten Visit 9:00–9:30AM family. It is the smallest actions French Kindergarten Visit – 9:30 – 10AM that can have the biggest impact. INFORMATION MEETING at 7:00 p.m. As you research your ancestors If you require more information, please call Mr. you become part of another Milton Derry, Principal or Mrs. Mary Waters, community, the Genealogical Administrative Assistant at 683-7430. Please feel free to stop by the school office at any time. Community.

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‘Tis the season for nurturing ideas by Bill Brooks

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Light bulbs may be fragile, ideas, those that jump apparently from nowhere, into a person’s mind are even more so. What you really need to do is turn the flicker of a candle into the power of a raging bonfire. Here is how you can do it: First, you need to understand where ideas come from. You have been growing that idea for a very long time. The background you possess, your job, your interests and everything else that is a part of your life are the preparation for your ideas. If you have ever said “Why didn’t I think of that?” about someone else’s idea it is because your preparation did not set you up to see that elegant connection. In our business, we have a number of techniques that can help you make connections you never thought you had.

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Next you need to protect the initial idea and stoke the flame. Avoid the desire to tell the world about your idea (this is tough). Write the idea down with all the details you can include. Don’t judge the idea (this too is tough). It is almost guaranteed to have huge holes in it. Now, put it away for a while. Review it a day or so later. If it still excites you, continue. Now supply fuel. It is time to start actively developing – filling the holes and also seeking support you will need. It is time for that critical judgment followed by remedies to the serious flaws. We have a number of tools and techniques for building and strengthening ideas. It’s time to bring in others who you know will help you with the idea – usually friends or mentors. They will ask pointed questions and your job will be to find the answers. Finally wind-proof your idea. You will need support from the skeptics (almost everyone else). This is where more research, planning, and feasibility is needed. How committed to this idea are you? If you are committed and passionate about the idea then others may come on board. If you’re not they won’t. This process works with all types of ideas, from new products and processes to new things to do on your vacation. Practice with simple, non-critical ideas first. then the big one comes. You will be ready to push it forward. For this holiday season, light lots of idea candles, then let them incubate over turkey, good cheer and friends. In the New Year revisit them all. It will be time to stoke all of those that haven’t gone out. Bill Brooks is a creative and productive thinking strategist with eclecthink international in Saskatoon (www.eclecthink.com) and a consulting partner with thinkx intellectual capital of Toronto (www.thinkxic.com).

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: Over the holidays I plan on taking the kids to see a movie and we will also be renting some videos. How can I tell if a movie or video is suitable for children? : The Film and Video Classification Act governs the classification of all films and videos shown, rented or sold in Saskatchewan. The same classifications are used for film and video and they must be displayed on all advertising and at the theatre box office: General (G) – marked with a green circle. A film is classified as General if the contents are considered acceptable for all age groups. Films with this rating are allowed to include: occasional violence, occasional swearing and coarse language, the most innocent of sexually suggestive scenes and nudity. If a film includes any of the above, a warning accompanying the film’s advertisements may be required. Parental Guidance (PG) – marked with a blue square. A film is classified as Parental Guidance where the themes or content of the film may not be suitable for all children, although there is no age restriction. 14 years of age or older or under 14 if accompanied by an adult (14A) – marked with a yellow triangle. A film is classified as 14A where the film is suitable for viewing by people aged 14 or older. Children under 14 are admitted if accompanied by an adult. Films with this rating may contain: violence, coarse language, and/or sexually suggestive scenes. Parents are cautioned. 18 years of age or older or under 18 if accompanied by an adult (18A) – marked with an orange triangle. A film is classified as 18A where the film is suitable for viewing by people aged 18 or older - not for people under age 18 unless accompanied by an adult. Films with this rating will contain: horror, explicit violence, frequent coarse language and sexually suggestive scenes. Parents are

The Public Legal Education Association of Saskatchewan (PLEA) is a non-profit corporation that provides the people of Saskatchewan with understandable, useful information and education on our laws and legal system. strongly cautioned. Restricted (R) – marked with a red octagon. People under the age of 18 are not granted entrance to Restricted films. Films with a restricted rating contain some or all of the following: sexually explicit scenes, brutal violence, intense horror and/or other disturbing scenes, frequent use of coarse language and swearing. Adult (A) – marked with a black diamond. Admittance to films classified as Adult is restricted to people 18 years and older. The content is not suitable for minors - contains predominantly sexually explicit activity. These categories are designed to help the people of Saskatchewan make informed choices about what they or their children will view. Additional content information and warnings from the Board may also be included. These content information and warnings are designed to inform people about why the film received the classification it did. They may include warnings such as ‘Frightening Scenes,’ ‘Sexual Violence,’ or ‘nudity’ that

more specifically identify the potentially offensive or mature content of the film. Films cannot be shown, rented or sold to the public unless they have been approved and classified. However, films designed for religious, educational, or instructional purposes may not need to be approved and classified. Advertising of films and videos is also regulated. In Saskatchewan, all film and video advertising, including packaging, must clearly display the required classification information, and must not contain images outside of the classification level of the film or video itself. For example, images advertising a ‘General’ film must be ‘General’ in nature. The Board may seize a film or video which has not been approved or classified. Any person who is convicted of violating the Act may have to forfeit the films seized in connection with the violation and may face a fine of up to $2000. Appeals of the Board’s decisions with respect to classification or seizures are made to the Film and Video Classification Appeal Committee. For more information, including entertainment reviews for parents, visit www. justice.gov.sk.ca/fil-

mandvideoclassification. This article is intended to be general information only. People who need advice should see their lawyer or other professional. For general legal information on other areas of the law, contact Public Legal Education Association, 500 – 333 25 Street East, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7K 0L4, Phone: (306) 653-1868, E-mail: plea@plea.org or see our web site at plea.org.

Committed to working hard to provide the very best for you, your family, your home, and your business. O’reilly Insurance would like to wish everyone a happy and safe Christmas! Declan O’Reilly, Agent O’Reilly Insurance 101-407 Ludlow Street Ph: 306.934.7331 Fax: 306.934.7332 Email: oreilly_ins@cooperators.ca

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udgeting is an important financial tool used by many individuals throughout the entire year but can be especially beneficial during the annual holiday season. Some of the benefits directly related to preparing and following through with a holiday season spending budget include reducing personal stress, avoiding excessive spending, and avoiding the accumulation of debt! The preparation of a holiday season spending budget is not a difficult task, but it does take a little thought and some time to complete, as well as the willingness to regularly monitor your spending and make any necessary adjustments to your budget as required to ensure you stay on track. A good place to begin any financial review

is to look at what occurred during the previous year. Ask yourself if you were able to make all of the purchases you wanted? Make a list of these purchases and include how much you spent on each of them. How did you pay for these purchases? Did you accumulate excessive credit card debt in doing so? Has your personal income or expenses changed since last year? Review your present financial situation by looking at your current banking documentation to determine how much money you have on hand to attribute to your holiday season spending this year. Having reviewed your current financial situation, in addition to having looked back at what you spent last year, you should have

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Now that your budget is prepared, you are off and running to complete your shopping tasks. But keep your budget close at hand and remember that a budget is only an estimate of what you believe will occur given the accuracy of the information that went into the preparation of your budget. Also remember that your spending may not exactly match your budget as you may overspend on some purchases and underspend on others. This is why it is very important for you to review your budget throughout the process, making any necessary adjustments as required to ensure that you stay on track. As previously mentioned, preparing a holiday season spending budget shouldn’t be a difficult task! An honest review of your current personal finances and your prior year’s spending, along with a detailed listing of this year’s intended purchases and expenses, should give you the information you need to prepare this document. A commitment to reviewing your budget regularly throughout the process, making adjustments as required, should allow you to reduce stress, avoid excessive spending, avoid the accumu4-Stage, Point-Of Use Reverse lation of debt, and Osmosis Water Filtration System with luck will help contribute to you Special better enjoying this $ 24900 upcoming holiday season!

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Express Life is the lifestyles section of the Neighbourhood Express with information about family, health, self-development, and entertainment, including “Heartwarming Animal Tails,” “Journey of Faith,” “Experience Saskatoon,” “Of Community Interest,” and “On The Edge.”

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or many of us, the best part of the Christmas holidays is visiting family. Whatever tradition you follow, or whether you follow any tradition at all, the lengthy winter holiday provides an opportunity to see family that you may not have seen for months, or even years. The beautiful woman you see on this page and our front cover is Tasha Lukenchuk. She is home for the holidays, the first time she’s been back in two years. Tasha is a Saskatoon girl who has made good in the world as a model and dancer. Born and raised in Saskatoon, Tasha began dancing at the age of two and a half at the Sitters School of Dance. She danced competitively throughout her childhood. When she graduated from Evan Hardy Collegiate in 2006, she went on to university but was offered a job with Tokyo Disneyland in Tokyo. This was not strictly luck. She had attended The Royal Winnipeg Ballet professional summer school in 1998, 2000 and 2001. At the age of 10, she hosted and danced in Disney’s “Winnie the Pooh Friendship Day” in Winnipeg, Toronto and Niagara Falls for three consecutive years. At the age of 12, she became interested in modeling, and joined SHE modeling under the direction of Mary Obrodovich. “I had a passion for dance right from the beginning,” says Tasha. “I have been so lucky to have been able to work with so many different choreographers. There is such a variety of styles to learn.” “Dancing has always been a big part of my life. It is an escape from the real world. I love being on stage and performing for a big audience. Not only do I love performing, I love the people I perform with. You meet so many great people and make so many life-long friends from all over the world.” After Tokyo, Tasha became a dancer on contract with Holland America Line Cruise ships. She sailed (and danced) through the Eastern, Western, and Southern Caribbean, the Mediterranean, the Panama Canal and on Transatlantic cruises. Following her visit with her folks and friends over this holiday season, Tasha plans to move to Vancouver to continue dancing and modeling.

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midst all the hustle and bustle of the upcoming season, there is one holiday tradition that shouldn’t be missed. Spend a leisurely afternoon baking these easy and delicious Christmas cookies with your children, grandchildren, or your neighbour’s children. And, if your kids are all grown up and miles away, you can still mail them a box of cookies to remind them of favourite family times. (See recipe below.) Whatever food is a tradition in your family, whether it’s turkey and cranberries, plum pudding, fruit cake, a Christmas ham, the Yule log (cake), Grandma’s special stuffing, mince meat, divinity, short bread or other cookies, or (in the case of the writer’s Minnesota Swede background) lutefisk, I’m sure it’s central to how you feel about the holidays. You may feel you just haven’t had Christmas without it, so be sure to learn the recipes from your elders while they are still with you.

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Healthy Lifestyles

The Mitzvah Technique & Itcush Method

t the heart of the Mitzvah Technique and Itcush Method is the body’s need for movement. The preschool child moves tirelessly and instinctively in endless motion from morning until night. The preschooler cannot help but be in motion. Andre Porco states in his article, “Education and the Mitzvah Technique”, that it’s as if the child is being moved by movement itself though some inherent mechanism (the mitzvah principle*). The Mitzvah Technique comes out of this discovery: we clearly understand that there is an innate movement mechanism at work, and that it forms the foundation of humans in motion. This living mechanism makes young children move continuously. It lays the foundation for the child to learn about themselves, and the world. However, it is slowly and steadily inhibited and eventually becomes dormant as the child enters the education system where intellectual activity is equated with sitting still and being motionless. It is not long before the child becomes estranged from his or her primary, rightful home of movement. In our society people spend long periods of time sitting at school, in front of computers at work or at home, and this all interferes with and inhibits the natural balance of the body and the mitzvah principle. In learning the Mitzvah and Itcush method exercises you can

re-activate what has been lost through habitual sitting and other holding patterns, which is a misuse of our primary impulses. The Mitzvah exercise was developed by Nehemia Cohen as a means for the student to bring structural changes to his or her own bodies, and to encourage and develop an ongoing discipline in the Mitzvah technique. The Mitzvah exercise is a set of simple movements involving sitting, standing, and walking. The movements involve changing

from a standing to a sitting position, then back to a standing position, followed by a period of walking. They may be performed by anyone mobile enough to sit, stand, and walk. Daily practice of the Mitzvah exercise will bring about skeletal realignment and the rebalancing of the neuromuscular system, allowing for improvement in all areas of physical performance. In reactivating the

Mitzvah principle the student is correcting the effects of postural malfunctions, which have desensitized the workings of the body, resulting in a myriad of health problems. This well-designed exercise brings permanent, positive, and postural changes, and can be incorporated into the routine of daily life. Most of us sit and stand unconsciously, unaware of how we get into the chair or the way we get up from it and the harm it does to the body. Most of us habitually contract and lock the head and neck, back and down against the spine. This creates a lot of muscle tension and puts force on the spine. We are unaware there are more efficient ways of performing this act. When someone first comes for a Mitzvah session, one of the first movements we teach them is better sitting and standing form. To stand, allow the head and neck to fall gently toward the chest, tilt forward, knees in line over the toes, then begin to stand up. Halfway through standing up release the chin and stand all the way up. Now pause for 10 seconds and then walk, allowing more changes to occur. To sit, bend the knees in line over the toes. There are more steps involved in sitting and standing but allowing the head and neck to release in this way when you stand up is an important beginning. This act allows the muscles to release from the base of the skull down the sides of the spine and into the sacrum. Even if you only did this act, this alone would bring changes to the body. To learn to do this properly you need guidance from a Mitzvah teacher. In the upcoming issues look for more Mitzvah tips and information. This move needs to be practiced several times a day to see results. *If you have any

by Kathy Morgan

questions regarding the Mitzvah principle refer to the first article, The Human Body in Movement, in the October 2009 issue of the Neighborhood Express or contact Kathy Morgan at 306-373-7351 or e-mail km.morgan@hotmail.com. Upcoming Classes: A free lecture demonstration on the Mitzvah Technique and Itcush Method will be held Tuesday, January 5, 7:30pm at The Refinery (Phone 653-3549) in Saskatoon. Classes start January 11. They are held Mondays, 9:30 - 10:30am and Tuesdays, 7:35 - 8:35pm. Kathy Morgan is available for individual sessions, classes, workshops, and lecture demonstrations. A workshop will be held at SIAST Kelsey Campus Saturday, March 20 from 10am - 9pm. For more information phone 1-866GO-SIAST.

ARE CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS RED AND GREEN OR SIMPLY SHADES OF GREY? WHAT IS COLOUR DEFICIENCY? Colour deficiency occurs when a person’s ability to distinguish colours and shades is lower than normal. The term colour-blind is often used, but usually incorrectly. Consequently, some patients confuse certain colours. In many cases, patients who have never had an eye exam don’t realize they have a colour deficiency.

TYPES OF COLOUR DEFICIENCIES There are three types of colour deficiencies: two different types of red-green deficiencies and one of blue-yellow deficiency. In very rare cases, some people may be unable to detect any colours at all, seeing only in shades of black, white and grey.

WHAT CAUSES COLOUR DEFICIENCY? Certain cells in the retina that normally respond to colour do not respond the way they should. Colour deficiency is almost always a hereditary condition, and it is important to note that colour deficiency is more common in males than in females. Colour coded learning materials are frequently used in elementary school. This is why every child should be tested for colour deficiency by the age of five. THE CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF OPTOMETRISTS RECOMMENDS THE FOLLOWING COMPREHENSIVE EYE HEALTH AND VISION EXAMINATION GUIDELINES:

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Healthy Lifestyles

Inner earPartinfections 3 – Treatment

by Robynne Smith

he inner ear is a very complicated and involved system. A specialized assessment is a must for disorders of the inner ear, especially because there may be many different symptoms. Vestibular Rehabilitation is the treatment approach for inner ear problems. The goal is to optimize recovery in the most efficient way possible. The sooner the treatment program starts the shorter the recovery period. If you are having difficulties from a UVL for more than six weeks, you should be assessed to determine if vestibular rehabilitation is what you need to get you better. Most people will be able to return to work and play with minimal ongoing concerns. The treatment approaches listed below are not appropriate for all inner ear disorders, such as Meniere’s disease or perilymph fistula to name two. There are six main areas addressed with vestibular rehabilitation: (1) Particle Repositioning Manoeuvers BPPV is a problem in which small ear rocks dislodge from their natural chamber and move into the canals of the inner ear. When these ear rocks, or crystals, are not where they should be, you get vertigo or spinning with head movements, usually rolling in bed or moving your head up and down. The ear rocks can be in one of three canals in either inner ear, and can be free-floating or attached to the membrane. There are 12 -14 different types of BPPV scenarios that can be present. Assessment using the infra-red camera over the eyes can determine which type of BPPV is present. Then the appropriate manoeuver can be done to move the crystals back to the chamber where they belong. The most common manoeuver is the Epley and will help approximately 50-70 percent of people with BPPV. The other canals and other presentations will require different manoeuvers. In most cases, the cure rate is 80-90 percent so the good news is that most people will get better with one or two manoeuvers, and in 80-95 percent of people treated successfully the vertigo will not return. (2) Eye Head Coordination Exercises The inner ear coordinates with the eye muscles to give us the ability to keep our eyes stationary on an image while the head is moving. As a test for yourself, focus on an image in front of you and move your head a small amount side to side, slowly at first and then gradually increase the speed but keep the movements small. As you do this, the image should stay in focus. Try again with small nodding of the head and see if the image stays in focus. In people who have a UVL the image will

not stay in focus and through testing the extent of the loss can be determined. Exercises are given to train the eyes to stay on focus and to improve the speed of the head movements until the results are within normal limits. In people with UVL this exercise process will be effective within few weeks and is the first step in recovery. The adaptation exercises are performed for a few minutes, five times a day with variations in how it is performed. (3) Habituation Exercises Inner ear problems can make moving your head or body, or watching people or things moving around you, extremely nauseating. You become very sensitive to motion. A gradual progression of head or body movements can improve the tolerance for motion. We have a threshold in our brain that allows us to move, but only to a limit. If you haven’t been on an exhibition ride for a

long time, and try to go on one, you would to return to full function. An example is for probably be very dizzy and perhaps even workers who are on ladders, looking or reachnauseated to the point of vomiting. This is ing up. Training will begin on the floor and normal unless we practice the movement on progress to various heights as your symptoms a regular basis. and balance improves. An example of this is a figure skater, who People with UVL might always have diffican spin very quickly, come out of it and culty balancing or walking steady in the dark perform a complicated jump without feel- or with eyes closed. This can be a permanent ing dizzy. They problem and prehave trained, Vestibular Rehabilitation is the treat- cautions are given as practiced, to how to compenment approach for inner ear problems. sate. Throughout habituated their brain and body the vestibular rehato the motion and they do not feel dizzy. bilitation process I suggest that clients “superAfter having a UVL, you need to start moving train” their balance and habituation exercises as quickly as you can within certain guide- at home so that everyday activities are easy. lines. If you don’t move for a long time after (5) Substitution Exercises the UVL, the threshold that makes you dizzy A small percentage of people will have becomes very low, and even small movements loss of function in both inner ears, called will have motion sensitivity. This will delay Bilateral Vestibular Loss (BVL). This can be the central compensation and you will have very debilitating depending on the extent of become deconditioned from the lack of activ- the loss and whether any function is remainity. If you are in the recovery phase of a UVL, ing in one or both ears. Usually these people try to move a little each day and increase how can improve but not to the same extent as a much you move on subsequent days as your person with the UVL. If it is severe, balance symptoms subside. can be greatly affected, the eyes will not stay Vestibular rehabilitation involves the grad- stable with head movements, the person feels ual increase in motion as well as variations in the world is moving all the time, and they are movements, positions, speed and direction. very limited in all functional activities, even There are recommended guidelines for how walking short distances. Clients with BVL intense the exercises can be done for optimal will be taught to use substitutions to stabilize recovery. If the exercises are performed too their eyes and to modify balance with canes or much or too little, recovery will be delayed. walkers as needed. The exercise program will be based on the (6) Education amount and type of symptoms that are presIn all clients who are receiving vestibular ent, being customized for each person. rehabilitation, education is vital. The first (4) Balance Training Exercises thing to learn is how the inner ear works, and Balance is tested in various ways in the why the symptoms are present. The rationale assessment, both in static or standing posi- and purpose of the exercises are presented tions and in dynamic or walking activities. along with the underlying process of the Both are necessary for complete balance recovery. It is also important to know what recovery and there are many different exercise the long term effects of the inner ear loss of strategies. Different variations for balance function will have and what you can expect training are given and include foot positions; in your future. eyes open/closed; head steady, turned or moving; static versus dynamic; solid floor to foam Robynne Smith is a physiotherapist at Off cushion or moving base. It is also important Broadway Physiotherapy and Dizziness Clinic. to incorporate the movements and positions She can be contacted at 933-2619. needed for work activities for you to be able

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It’s the most wonderful depressing time of the year?

uring the holiday season many of our acquaintances, family and friends experience unexplained sadness. What causes this unsettled emotion during what is supposed to be such a happy season? Is there anything we can do to overcome the blues during the Christmas season? The holidays may bring on feelings of sadness or anxiety that can be hard to shake. Don’t feel that you are strange if you are feeling sad or anxious during the holiday season. Consider these points: 1) Feelings of sadness and depression are very common during the holidays. 2) For many, the holidays are the loneliest time of the year. Many people do not have

family or anyone to spend the holidays with. The focus on family is everywhere. Many people are unable to see their loved ones over the holidays due to distance or other circumstances. Others are missing deceased loved ones. 3) Many people such as healthcare workers, police, and fire fighters have heavy workloads during the holidays and are not able to be with families. In fact, their jobs are often more demanding during the holidays! 4) Sometimes families spend more time together during the holidays than they do the rest of the year. This can be a source of stress and anxiety. Family feuds may ignite and people leave the holidays feeling upset and down. 5) Many people have unrealistic expectations for the holiday season. These expectations can lead to disappointment and sadness. 6) Others feel the tension of financial limitations. Christmas is very commercialized and people feel pressured to spend their hard-earned money. This can cause a

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Tips to help you fight against the holiday blues: 1) One of the best ways to beat those blues is doing something for someone else. Volunteer your time to help others who have less than you do. 2) Limit your drinking. Know your limit and do not drink to excess. 3) Do not feel obliged to feel festive. Accept your inner experience and do not try to force yourself to feel specific feelings. 4) If you have recently experienced a tragedy, death, or a romantic break-up, talk to people about your needs and your feelings. 5) To relieve financial stressors, know your budget and stick to it! 6) Enjoy holiday activities that are free, such as free concerts, or drive around to look at holiday decorations. 7) Try to express your feelings to those around you in a constructive, honest, and open way. If you need to confront someone with a problem, begin your sentences with “I feel” and focus on your own feelings rather than attacking their character. 8) Try making a schedule, and figure out how best to maximize your time. Learn how to say no to commitments that you do not think you can manage. 9) Relax, take a walk, and collect your thoughts. 10) Attempt to exercise at least three times a week and try to eat a well balanced diet during the holiday season. 11) Reflect on what the holidays mean to you personally. 12) If it is the most wonderful time of the year for you—fantastic!! Enjoy! But please be respectful to those around you who may be trying to fight off those holiday blues. Shelly Luhning, R.N. BScN MN resides in Saskatoon.

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Rosacea: Nothing to be Merry about He was all dressed in fur, from his head to his foot, And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot; A bundle of toys he had flung on his back, And he looked like a peddler just opening his pack. His eyes--how they twinkled! His dimples how merry! His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry!

ait a minute. That’s not good. In this excerpt from Clement Clarke Moore’s famous poem, “A Visit from St. Nicholas” or “’Twas the Night Before Christmas,” poor old St. Nick appears to have a skin condition. Rosacea is seen on the face as redness usually across the cheeks and nose, forehead and chin. In extreme cases it can

spread to the neck, chest, scalp and behind the ears. Under a magnifying lamp tiny capillaries typical of the disorder can easily be seen. Diagnosis is easy but the cause is unknown. It is known that if rosacea is not treated it gets worse. Besides inflammation, pustules can form. This is sometimes called acne rosacea or adult acne. This is not the same as regular acne and should not be treated with acne medication. Sometimes nasal bumps form which make the nose look swollen. Inflamed skin may be dry and scaly and even the eyes can be affected. Uncomfortable, stinging or burning like a sunburn is only part of the distress of rosacea. The emotional aspect is probably more devastating. Rosacea is not caused by drinking too much alcohol. Alcohol can be a trigger that makes symptoms worse but there are other triggers, including sun and wind exposure, extreme cold or hot temperatures, spicy food, hot drinks, caffeine and stress. Rosacea tends to run in families and affects fairskinned people between 30 and 60 years of age. Although there is no cure for rosacea, symptoms can be treated effectively by a physician or dermatologist and managed at home with some extra care and attention. A topical cream called metronidazole is often prescribed to control redness. If pimples are present an antibiotic in combination with the topical cream or by itself can help. Light therapy or IPL treatments

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While medical attention manages the symptoms, the following measures can be taken to prevent flare-ups: • identify and avoid the triggers that make your symptoms worse • only use cleansers for sensitive skin • never use cleansers for acneic skin or those containing alcohol or oil • always use a sunscreen, preferably a SPF60 • choose noncomedogenic (won’t clog pores) skin care products • if you use hair spray, try not to get it on your face • use warm, not hot, water to cleanse your face • do not use harsh scrubs or chemicals on your face • use a good moisturiser If you think you have rosacea see your doctor for a diagnosis and prescribed treatment. An esthetician can recommend skin care products that will be calming and non-irritating to your sensitive skin. St. Nicholas wasn’t so lucky back in 1822 when the poem about him was penned. Leondra is a certified esthetician, laser technician, and the owner of Isis Laser and Wellness Centre located at 505 23rd. St E. Saskatoon She can be contacted at 955-1860.

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he Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada (CCFC) is thrilled to name Joel Frey of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, the province’s “gutsiest” citizen. Joel, who lives with Crohn’s disease, is being recognized for his courage in facing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and his outstanding work to make a difference in his community and in the lives of others. Joel is an exceptional leader in the IBD community, having been involved with CCFC for more than five years. Joel has held various leadership positions within the Saskatoon Chapter including President, Treasurer, Education Coordinator and volunteer Director. In 2009, Joel was the coordinator of the Saskatoon Heel ‘n’ Wheela-thon, an energetic fund-raising event where Canadians walk, run or ride to raise money to help find a cure for IBD. His new, innovative ideas, enthusiasm and passion have made him an integral part of the IBD community in Saskatoon. “We are excited to honour Joel for his enthusiasm in raising awareness for IBD in Saskatchewan and for his outstanding work in raising funds for a cure,” says Sue Abrametz, CCFC National Vice President for Manitoba

and Saskatchewan. The contest naming the “gutsiest” Canadians coincided with Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Month in Canada. Canada has among the highest rates of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis in the world, and there are about 6,300 Saskatchewan residents and 7,500 Manitobans living with IBD. Throughout the month of November, CCFC celebrated the courage of more than 200,000 Canadian men, women and children living with these debilitating diseases. For more information about Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Month, please visit www.getgutsymonth.com

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n a previous article I introduced you to the Wellness Wheel. There are eight segments that represent areas of wellness that should be addressed in order to achieve a global approach to optimum health. In this article, I will address one vital segment of wellness: sleep. Sleep is the priority to have a clear and rested mind and body. Do you have trouble falling asleep or trouble remaining asleep? Do you still feel tired when you awake? If so, you are not alone. Many people struggle with falling asleep and staying asleep. We underestimate the importance adequate sleep has on our overall wellness. Not getting enough sleep prohibits proper weight loss. Our ability to make clear and unemotional decisions may be impaired. Unless you are suffering from a serious sleep disorder, simply improving your daytime habits and creating a better sleep environment can set the stage for a good sleep. The following are tips for getting a better sleep. 1. Regular daytime exercise. You don’t need to invest a huge amount of time in order to reap the benefits, even 20-30 minutes will benefit sleep. 2. Limit your caffeine intake. Caffeine can interfere with your sleep even if consumed up to ten to twelve hours prior to bedtime. 3. Alcohol and smoking. Many people feel that having a nightcap will help them fall asleep, however it interferes with the quality of sleep. As for smoking, nicotine is a stimulant that disrupts sleep.

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4. Create a better sleep environment. Make sure that your pillows, mattress and bedding are comfortable and suitable to the temperature. 5. Make sure your room supports a good sleep environment. Keep your room dark during sleep hours and eliminate unnecessary noise. Ensure that your room temperature is appropriate for you and that there is adequate ventilation. Reserve your bed for sleeping only. 6. Create a regular bedtime routine. If you go to bed and wake up at the same time each day, it will get easier and easier to fall asleep. 7. Avoid eating before bed. A large, rich dinner will definitely keep you awake. Avoid eating approximately two to three hours prior to bed. 8. Pray or meditate. Dismiss whatever is racing through your mind. Repeat a calming word or phrase in your mind. 9. Try ambient music. Ambient music is supposed to give natural background music, calming and soothing. 10. Limit daytime naps. A nap in the daytime should consist of no more than 15 minutes. The above suggestions are worth trying in order to improve your sleep habits. Remember that a healthy mind is the beginning to a healthy body! Barb Maduck operates Partners in Fitness and Weight Management Studio, 1111-8th Street East in Saskatoon. She can be contacted at 979-7496.

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olume, thickness, and body. That is what every woman craves whether her hair is thick, thin, coarse, curly, or otherwise. Product companies have taken notice and body building products have become big business. There are more and more options to choose from: vitamins, supplements, scalp injections, extensions, hair pieces, and numerous serums, shampoos and treatments. Healthy hair, skin, and nails all require a lot of nutrients to create new cells. Just staying healthy and getting proper nutrition and hydration does wonders for your hair. There are a few specific foods that will help you get thick healthy hair: First, eat the recommended amount of protein for a woman your age. Sources include walnuts, salmon, eggs, and lean meats. Protein will help your hair become thick, strong, and pliable. Second, eat brightly coloured fruits and vegetables. Ensure that you consume at least one of each of the four colour groups; red, green, orange, and purple. Their antioxidants will keep your hair strong and healthy. Lastly, eat good fats to ensure strong healthy hair growth. These good fats will increase shine and bounce in your hair. Some foods with good fats include avocados, nuts, seeds, and fatty fish. If eating healthy is a challenge for you maybe supplementing your diet with vitamins is a better option. Look for supplements that include biotin (B7), niacin, B vitamins (B1, B2, B3, B5, and B12), betacarotene or Vitamin A. All of these vitamins will help you to prevent brittle, limp, lifeless hair. There are many multi-vitamins out there that claim to give you healthier thicker

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hair. Just be sure to check the label to ensure they contain the above.

Products with protein will bond to the hair fibre and build body. Be aware that too much protein over time can weaken hair. Hair extensions have been another popular way to achieve thickness as well as length. Although they may seem like a miracle cure for fine limp hair they often take hours to apply, can leave hair feeling weak and brittle afterwards, and are often very expensive. A quicker and longer lasting alternative is clipin extensions. They can also be pricey but they are easy to put in and if you splurge for real hair you will also be able to wash, curl and straighten them. You can find the best quality hair in salons or online. A more recent solution to the thickness problem is hair injections. These would be available at your dermatologist’s office or laser cosmetic centre. One treatment involves using an LED light that penetrates deep into the hair follicles to stimulate growth. Another involves prick-like injections all over the scalp injecting vitamins or drugs directly into the scalp. These are some of the same vitamins you would take orally with faster results and fewer side effects. Some versions are still in the testing stages and the procedures can be very expensive, often needing multiple visits to see results. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of products available to help thicken and volumize your hair. Deciding which products to use is tricky. Some products give you volume

but at high cost. They can often leave hair feeling damaged and weak over time. It is a good idea to invest in good quality salon products that a trusted hair dresser has recommended. Protein products are always a good idea. The hair is made up of keratin protein. Products with protein will bond to the hair fibre and build body. Be aware that too much protein over time can weaken hair. A good thickening shampoo and conditioner is a must. But if your hair is dry from chemical or mechanical processes go for a reconstructing shampoo first. Dry unhealthy hair will get nothing from a volume shampoo. Get your hair in good condition first, then use the volume shampoos and conditioners. Mousse, thickening sprays, treatments and serums are all helpful. I especially like the results from the Bumble and Bumble thickening spray. More body building ideas include: drying with a big round brush, getting a good layered cut, using Velcro rollers, or adding some colour (coloured hair will have more body and hold shape better than soft silky uncoloured hair). Remember that a good, trustworthy hair stylist is your best weapon. They can

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Journey of Faith

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It was December 1, 1975 where I nervously waited in the line up to meet the one and only Santa Clause himself. Heart pounding and eyes wide open with giddy anticipation, in a few short steps it was my turn to sit on Santa’s lap.

hrough the preschool years, I eventually turned from fear of the bearded stranger to trusting Jolly Ole’ St. Nick in the big red suit. I arrived at the place of really ‘believing in Santa’. As with most children, I would build up more curiosity with each passing year. I would confidently approach him and eventually write letters to him at the North Pole. Recalling those feelings as if it was yesterday, I was excited to share with him my desires and hopes for Christmas, yet scared to have him ask me the infamous question: “were you a good little girl this year?”

Hmm… good? Well let’s see….. compared to who? Of course I would say “yes!” so we could get to the important question: “What would you like for Christmas?” I wasn’t sure whether to ask him for an Hippity Hop, a Barbie Winnabego, or a Chatty Cathy doll…so I’d say all three, just in case… Santa memories were sweet and innocent with the preparation of milk and cookies for his visit in the middle of the night, and tugging on my brother’s and sister’s jammies Christmas morning, waking them with my voice: “ho ho was here!” Scampering down the stairs to open gifts by the fireplace, it was the moment

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we were waiting for. As years went by I noticed the numerous Santas on TV. Schools and parties also fueled confusion in my tender imagination. As much as adults said they were Santa’s ‘Helpers,’ my childhood faith in Papa Noël was waning. Oh for us to recapture the wonder of innocence! How one becomes jaded over the years by commercialism, peer pressure and distractions of many kinds! To avoid Grinch-like behaviour, Christmas celebrations become more vibrant when a child is present. We are reminded of simple joys and early memories of wonderment formation. Childlike faith. There is nothing like it.

*Recapture the innocence of your original intent by studying God’s Word, filled with promises and gifts to receive. *Jesus restores our relationship with God and makes it possible for to “sit on our Heavenly Father’s lap” experiencing love’s embrace through arms of Grace.

In the book of Mathew 18:3 Jesus’ words were “Truly I say to you, unless you repent [change, turn about] and become like little children [trusting, loving, forgiving], you can never enter the kingdom of heaven.” Mathew 18:3 (Amplified version)

Jodi Kozan along with her husband Tim and three teenage daughters live on an acreage near Saskatoon. The founder and director of Women’s Journey of Faith, her writings links, blogs, and WJOF newsletter info can be found on the WJOF website www.wjof.com

Simply put, we can learn how we are to approach God with childlike faith modeling humility and trust. In this passage, Jesus was rebuking the religious leaders who were so full of themselves they had no room in their hearts for Him. Unlike the Santa approach, it is not about whether or not we are “good or bad,” what we’ve done or have not done but what Jesus did for us. “We are made right with God by placing our faith in Jesus Christ. And this is true for everyone who believes, no matter who we are. For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard. Yet God, with undeserved kindness, declares that we are righteous. He did this through Christ Jesus when he freed us from the penalty for our sins.” Romans 3:22-24 (New Living Translation) Do you know God? The greatest gift you can give yourself is to receive the gift of Jesus Christ. If you already have that childlike faith in Him, continue to unwrap that gift by spending time with your Savior and Lord. *Reclaim the wonder with eyes wide open in giddy anticipation, fueling our spiritual curiosity through worship and prayer.

Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones and Happy New Year in 2010! “For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6 (NLV)

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Adopting a pet is a gift you give yourself. The joy of having a loving pet is something that cannot be described in mere words.

here are lots of people that either have pets or are thinking of getting one. Especially now, during the holiday season, animal lovers without pets are thinking of what it would be like to have a new animal friend. Most people think of getting a pet in terms of what the pet can do for you, however many people forget that you must give just as much if not more in return. It is important to find an animal that fits your time, attention, and lifestyle. Before adopting a pet, sit down and carefully consider what kind of pet will suit your lifestyle. Are you an active person who likes to run or go for a brisk walk every day? Are there children in your home, and if so what are their ages? Are you home during the day or do you work long hours? Do you have a home with a fenced yard? Does someone in your home have allergies? If so, hair coat type may be a consideration. Remember, you are choosing a companion for many years to come.

Dogs – Small Breeds:

These animals are fun because you can spend time with them when you want to, and they are also independent as long as they have food and water. Some caged animals need different care than others, but they are similar in that they are all caged, don’t need much space for exercise, and don’t need continuous attention like a dog or cat. However, as a result, there will be less connection built with your pet. Some small caged animals dislike being too close to their owners as they will feel uncomfortable and may become aggressive. Small caged animals are good for people that want a pet that doesn’t take much responsibility or time. As a consideration, however, a lot of time is needed (every week or so) to clean a small animal’s cage.

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Dogs – Large Breeds: Large dogs make a great companion, but they require lots of attention. These animals are fantastic workers and are highly obedient with proper training. Obedience School for large dogs is a requirement. Teaching the dog patience and gentleness is important to the dog’s socialization. Most large dog breeds tend to shed more than other pets, so be prepared to have lots of dog hair around. These large dogs are energetic animals and require the proper nutrients that fit their natural diets. It is also imperative that large dogs get enough exercise. Leaving a dog in the yard does not give it enough space for the activity it requires. These dogs need to be walked daily. All large dogs are athletes and need to break a sweat. A bored dog is restless, and will bark, dig holes, and engage in other mischievous activities. Large dogs really are man’s best friend, but they require a full commitment which is not for everyone, especially those with busy lives.

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A cat is a soft, playful, lovable and loyal pet that can bring many years of joy and companionship. They can quickly adapt and become part of the family. They are usually affectionate and, unlike dogs, are independent and able to be left alone. However, they still need a good source of entertainment. Younger cats need toys to play with. A little ingenuity can go a long way and inexpensive things like a laser pointer, ball of yarn, or scratching post will work. Different cats will need different styles of grooming. Some cats need no grooming and others with long hair need grooming on a daily basis. Cats do not need to go outside like dogs, but they require litter boxes which need to be cleaned regularly. Initially, they may need litter box training but mostly they will find the lit-

ter box quickly. Due to the fact that cats need less attention they can be left alone for a longer period of time than dogs, which is also a result of their independence. If you decide that welcoming a cat into your home is an adventure that you’re going to pursue, take your time and identify just what type of a cat will best fit into your world. Consider all of your options, enjoy the selection process, and rest assured that the right cat is waiting for you to come and claim it as the newest member of your family.

I have a Chinchilla named Korban. We do not know whether or not he is fat or furry, but it seems to be that way for many of the chinchillas that I have seen. These animals need to be fed and watered quite frequently and the cage needs to be cleaned about once a week. Chinchillas (or maybe just mine) seem to be anti-social in that he doesn’t like to be picked up or touched much. Chinchillas are affectionate, but are highly inquisitive and exploring. We feed him pellets (hamster food will work if chinchilla food is not found), and he needs his alfalfa (hay). The alfalfa assists chinchilla’s digestive system, which is imperative for the animal. We have to make sure that he does not damage anything when we let him out of his cage. Chinchillas need to chew on things to keep their teeth sharp and will chew on cords along with furniture. They also seem to hide underneath or behind couches as well as up inside them. When they are out of their cage, they need constant attention. Chinchillas cannot be housetrained because they do not have control over bowel movements. Chinchillas can be expensive to purchase, about $80 to $150. I am happy to have a chinchilla, he is a good friend. He is cute and fluffy, and relatively affectionate.

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Amidst all the holiday shopping and bustling about, it’s important not to forget one of the most loyal and loving family members, your pet! While the most popular gifts are balls and new collars, rawhide bones and chew toys, there are a multitude of items available to spoil your favourite four-legged friend and to help keep them safe and warm.

With the cold weather upon us, many of us dread the freezing cold dog walks. Winter weather can also be harsh for a small dog to bare and not all dogs develop a thick winter coat naturally. Outfitting your small dog with outerwear is one way to keep them warm. Many companies make winter coats, coverings and ponchos for dogs. The most important thing to consider when purchasing a winter coat for your dog is to select one that is easy to put on and is not obtrusive to their normal functions. They should be able to move freely in their coat and go to the bathroom. The cold ground can irritate your dog’s paws as well and you may want to consider dog boots.

Enjoy the great outdoors with your best friend and go for a hike! On your next hiking trip, why not have your dog carry his own gear. Dog Back Packs come in all shapes, sizes and colours. Not only will your pet carry his own water bottle and food, but he will get a good workout as well. If your dog is still a young pup, he will feel like he is working for his lunch and pulling his weight.

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Nothing beats a really comfy bed or blanket when you’re ready to snuggle down. Get your pet something extra nice to sleep in.

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Traditional dog collars are available in a variety of materials and are usually buckle-type collars, with a buckle similar to a belt buckle, or quick-release type dog collars. Style must be secondary after safety and convenience when it comes to the collar you place on your dog.

Cool cat collars - all things feline Occasionally, it happens and your cat escapes outside. Even the most streetwise cats can get lost so it is important that they wear some type of identification. Your cat may have been micro chipped but many people assume that a cat without a collar is a stray. If the collar has your phone number, it makes it easier and quicker for the person who has found your pet to call you and let you know where he is.

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More toys & treats with a feline in mind Don’t forget a fun toy or something delicious to eat! Sure, beef and tuna are fine for ordinary days but for the holidays, food needs to be special. Felines who like catnip will generally roll around, rub their faces in it, jump, round around and purr. Different cats have different reactions. A toy will allow your cat to enjoy the effects of the catnip without eating the leaves. It’s the smell that sets off your cat. Many catnip toys can be refilled with fresh leaves or you can just roll the toy around in a plastic bag of the crushed leaves or use a spray mist.

Time with you! This one doesn’t have a price tag, but nothing will make your pet happier than time with you. Cuddle before the fire with your cat, or take your dog for a romp in the park. Take those new toys out and play!

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Activities & Events Humboldt Resident WINS the 2009 Stamp Out Asthma Raffle ongratulations to Humboldt resident, Mark Zimmer, the winner of the raffle’s grand prize. “I chose to support the Stamp Out Asthma Raffle because I have been associated with people who have lung disease,” says Mark, “so I know it is a good cause.” Asthma is a chronic lung disease. It is characterized by difficulty in breathing causing coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, or tightness in the chest. Asthma can develop at any age but is most common in children. It is the leading cause of childhood disability and school absenteeism. Asthma cannot be cured. Although potentially life-threatening, it can be managed with education, environmental changes, and proper medications. Winners of the other prizes including the $11,000 Dream Trip OR $10,000 cash, the World Junior Hockey Championship package, a wide range of electronics prizes, and the 4-Pack Bonus Prize of $1,444 were also drawn. “We are pleased with the response we have had to this year’s raffle,” stated Dr. Brian Graham, CEO of The Lung Association. “The funds we raised will be used for exciting initiatives benefitting a broad range of children all across Saskatchewan with asthma. The funds will also allow us to continue our education programs for families and caregivers to encourage asthma VALON OOD ART self-management skills and to support asthma research in Saskatchewan. Thank you to everyAS AR one who participated in the raffle!” (Lottery License #L09-0128)

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Final curtain for local actor in a man for all seasons submitted by Richard Medernach eginning January 15, local theatre personality Ed Heidt will begin his final curtain call in the Newman Players production of Robert Bolt’s classic play, A Man for All Seasons. Since 1992, Heidt, a Basilian priest and popular English professor at St. Thomas More College, has acted or directed for Saskatoon Gateway Players, Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, The Saskatoon Fringe and Newman Players in shows such as Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Our Town, Jesus Christ Superstar, and The Sunshine Boy. A Man for All Seasons is a tragic historical drama depicting the conflict between Sir Thomas More - the Lord Chancellor of England - and King Henry VIII. After Henry fails to get Papal approval for a divorce from his wife Catherine of Aragon, he mandates his subjects to declare him the head of the Church in England. Sir Thomas More cannot in good conscious agree to this. Ultimately convicted of high treason, More is sentenced to death by beheading. Heidt’s final role with Newman Players will be Signor Chapuys, the Spanish Ambassador in King Henry’s court, who encourages Sir Thomas More to oppose the divorce between Henry and Catherine. The play will run from January 15-17 and 22-24 in the Fr. O’Donnell Auditorium at St.Thomas More College on the U of S campus. Tickets are $12 for the general public and $8 for students and seniors. Tickets are on sale at St. Thomas More College. Phone 966-8946 for more info. or to purchase tickets. Show times: Friday, Jan. 15, 7pm / Saturday, Jan. 16, 7pm / Sunday, Jan. 17, 2pm / Friday, Jan. 22, 7pm / Saturday, Jan. 23, 7pm / Sunday, Jan. 24, 2pm

Activities & Events SIGA Enchanted Forest The SIGA Enchanted Forest opened for its annual seven week run on Nov. 20 at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park. This marks the eleventh season for the popular drive-thru Christmas light show that is billed as one of the best in Canada and Saskatchewan’s top winter tourist attraction. The SIGA Enchanted Forest runs from Nov. 20 through to Jan. 11 every evening from 5:30pm to 11pm. Admission at the gate remains at $6 per person or $20 per vehicle for up to seven visitors. Car Passes are now available for $16 (a saving of $4) at any Saskatoon Safeway, Shoppers Drug Mart, Midtown Plaza, and TCU Place. Diefenbaker Canada Centre Diefenbaker Canada Centre hosts “Acres of Dreams: Settling in the Canadian Prairies” running until mid-March, 2010, this traveling exhibition from the Canadian Museum of Civilization tells the stories of settlers who built their new lives on the Prairies. In the 1900s, the Canadian government launched an unprecedented international marketing campaign that lured immigrants to the West. “Acres of Dreams” tells the stories of many of these settlers who built new lives for themselves on the Prairies, highlighting their hardships, their challenges, and how their contributions have made the Canadian West the prosperous land it is today. This exhibition focuses on the ‘selling’ and the settling of the West.

Tysseland’s new chant choir, Mysterium, in a selection of compositions from the 11th century and the last thirty years—ancient and modern—a capella. The audience is invited to listen from various vantage points: yoga mats, cushions, or chairs, standing in circles or walking around the large canvas labyrinth. No mechanical instruments. No amplifiers. General admission $15, Seniors and Students $10 Tickets available at the door or from Mysterium Choir members Adlerian Psychology Workshop Back by Popular Demand! The Saskatoon Adlerian Society is offering Psychology for Today, Stage 1 Adlerian Psychology for Life, Work, and Play with Linda Kasdorf and Deb Gibson of ThinkLife Empowerment Co. on Jan. 22 and 23. This two-day intensive workshop will equip participants with a strong theoretical and practical understanding of the tenets of Adlerian psychology (including: mutual respect, encouragement, social responsibility, and more) as they apply in life,

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ave you ever met anyone in Saskatoon who complains that there is nothing to do here? Maybe they were born on the prairies, or maybe they had moved here from out east or west as they chased down a job. The gripe might sound something like... ‘No mountains, no ski hills, nothing to do, blah blah blah.’ The focus is always on what we don’t have here, and they don’t make enough effort to discover what we do have. There is no doubt that the Rockies supply endless days of wonderful snowboarding and skiing. All sorts of folks here in the prairies love to strap up and hit the slopes once the snow has fallen. Unfortunately, the great distance to the mountains means

many snowboards sit in the basement to collect dust. But wait, all is not lost! Thanks to some innovative folks out of Idaho (another flat place), the time to bring your board out of the basement is right now! How so? Meet the Banshee Bungee! The Banshee Bungee has the ability to take flat fields and turn them into fun rides. Its really quite simple. The bungee is made of three strands of vulcanized rubber that have been braided together and tied off at both ends. At one end, using a carabiner, you attach the bungee to something good and sturdy like a tree, pole or the trailer hitch of a vehicle. The other end of the bungee has something like a water-ski handle.

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Activities & Events Winter Open House Dec. 17 at the Saskatoon Public Library 20th Street Branch, 2:30-5:30pm Drop in and join the celebration of the holiday season. Enjoy refreshments and seasonal crafts to make. Oskayak Winter Feast Dec. 17, 12pm at the Oskayak High School, 919 Broadway Avenue (In the Gym) Come and enjoy the winter season with a feast as the Oskayak High School Please bring own food containers. Everyone Welcome! Contact Mary Lee at 659-7812 or the main office at 659-7330.

Laffing Out Loud Yoga Club Cliff Wright Branch in the Lakewood Civic Centre Generally held every second and/or fourth Tuesday of the month from 7:30pm to approx. 8:30pm. Fall and winter clubs will be held on January 12, February 9, and other dates to be announced. For information, call Helen at 222-0563 or email laffingoutloud@sasktel.net $5.00 donation appreciated

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Resolutions for the 30+ set

s people grow older and experience different seasons of life, their New Year’s resolutions often change. That’s not surprising. Our life experiences shape not only who he Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle was originally published we become, but what we value. Whereas teens The Power of Now: in 1997. Since the original printing of three thousand copmay resolve to study harder and save money with A Guide to Spiritual ies, Tolle’s book has sold over two million copies worldan eye to pursuing post-secondary education, Enlightenment wide and been translated into over thirty different languages. It was young adults who’ve completed their education by Eckhart Tolle publicly recommended by Oprah Winfrey and continues to be on often set their goals around finding that dream many bestseller lists. With such a staggering amount of praise and job, or moving into a place of their own. Published by: Namaste success under Tolle’s belt, The Power of Now well deserves being But by the time they reach their 30s, many Publishing and New World reviewed. people are focused on building families and Library – Price: $15.50 Though classified as a “self-help” book, The Power of Now actucareers. As a result, men and women in this ally proposes a much more comprehensive shift in how we think decade of life often hold fundamental values in and act in our daily lives, bridging aspects of spirituality, psychol- none of these characteristics are actucommon. Those values underlie the following ogy and religion into an integrated philosophy. Tolle’s message is ally us. Rather, this image of ourselves top five New Year’s resolutions: quite simple: living your life in the present moment is the truest walls us off from the true experience of 1. Spend quality time with family and friends. path towards real happiness and spiritual enlightenment. the present moment. As opposed to living in the moment, we are With jobs today often cutting in to personal While that is a banal truism, Tolle argues that it is actually much driven by the “ego” which constantly steers us towards hoping for time in the evenings and on weekends, many more difficult to achieve than most realize. Specifically, Tolle happiness in the future (i.e. I will be happy when I purchase that 30-somethings are determined to find a better explains that humans are plagued by the “ego”, or your false sense new house or I will finally have made it when I have finished my work/life balance. Pausing to relax and reconof self. The “ego” constitutes the part of your identity that works degree) and dwelling in the past (i.e. Where did I go wrong? Why nect with friends and family members they don’t to define you based on labels such as your job, your material pos- did I make this decision or that decision?). Consequently, it is our often see can be a great de-stressor and help to sessions, your knowledge or education, your nationality, your belief “ego” that creates the negative energy in our minds—fear, dread, ensure priorities don’t get out of whack. systems, your reli- paranoia, depression, doubt, etc. It is only by living in the now and 2. Get fit. Many 30-somethings start to Winter Classes at The Refinery Arts and Spirit Centre gion, and so on. transcending our ego that we can start to experience true happiness. notice metabolism changes. Even if they eat as 609 Dufferin Ave Tolle main- With that principle established, Tolle explains and elaborates what they’ve always eaten, the pounds start creeping tains that we tend this means for our lives and our existence. on. Whereas they once socialized with friends $95 to view ourselves For me, Tolle’s book suffers from a few important shortcomings. through sports or dancing, now socializing often these First, he structures the book as an ongoing dialogue between a happens around eating and drinking. Sedentary 10 weeks through Classes begin in January external filters as pupil (the reader) and the master (Tolle himself). As he mentions in jobs can compound the problem. 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Whether due to impulse shopping, Host Families Wanted The Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools operates Tolle would present methods to practice his teachings, only unpaid student loans, new cars and furniture, an international program in several schools to find that in order to continue along this journey, you must mortgages, saving for the kids’ education or throughout our system. purchase more of Tolle’s works. One cannot help but groan and frequent dining out, many 30-somethings learn This program brings the world to our students. It helps them to see differing world views and promotes understanding, peace, and harmony. Our students snicker at how typical that is of the self-help genre. the importance of living within their means after are able to form world-wide friendships and networking opportunities in the These shortcomings aside, I found The Power of Now quite living beyond them. Finances are top of mind. future. Students come from various countries. Their placement is primarily high a memorable read. While many of his ideas are not revolution4. Support a favourite charity. By the time school with some students in upper elementary. The students are here to study ary, it is surprising how much you can relate to it. After having people reach their 30s, they’ve generally matured. for one or more semesters. A fundamental cornerstone of the international program is the homestay read Tolle’s book, I also found myself becoming more aware of They often leave behind old, self-centred ways of experience. It is an integral part of the program because of the sharing of culture, moments when I am not appreciating the present; and moments thinking and become more altruisticly focused. family, and language. English language acquisition is the primary goal of the when, even for a few seconds, I am completely immersed in the Whether motivated to make the world a better students who come here. The program has proven to be a highly positive present, realizing how simple, yet majestic that feeling is. Tolle’s place for their children, or simply because they experience for families. International parents are looking for a warm family environment for their children. book serves as an excellent manual to constantly remind us of want their lives to count, many 30-somethings the now in a society that doesn’t. determine to get involved. Thanks to the power We need host families in all areas of the city. Hosting a student is an exciting cultural exchange. The student reimburses To read previous book reviews or if you’d like to comment of the Internet, getting involved has never been the family $600 a month. Most homestay hosts find this a rewarding and on any of the book reviews I’ve done, please visit: stansbookreeasier. 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Transit Fares City Council has approved that transit fares be increased effective January 1, 2010. The fare increases are to help offset the costs of service expansions to accommodate city growth, provisions to fund bus replacement reserves, inflationary costs, and anticipated salary increases (for a total of approximately $2.2 million). The anticipated increase of ridership by 5 percent will also help offset this cost. The new cash fares are $2.75 for adults (up from $2.50) and $2.10 for students (up from $1.90). The new fares for tickets are $2.10 for adults (up from $2.00) and $1.50 for students (up from $1.40). For monthly transit passes, the new costs are: $71.00 for adults (up from $68.00); $21.00 for seniors (up from $20.00); $51.00 for students (up from $48.00). This is the first fare increase since 2008. Destination Centre at River Landing City Council approved in principle the development of the Destination Centre at River Landing with the Saskatchewan Art Gallery as the anchor attraction. Additional features include: an adaptable community studio, lecture theatre, and dressing rooms; an atrium that serves as a winter haven and gathering place for visitors, including a gift shop, restaurant, accessible washrooms, information kiosk; and a River Landing Administration office. Also proposed were the expansion of Persephone Theatres black box theatre and enlargement of their office and carpentry shop (subject to funding by Persephone Theatre). Subject to capital budget approval, City Council also authorized the hiring of Lundholm Associates Architects to prepare a functional program plan for the Destination Centre. The Destination Centre is estimated to cost $58 million (which includes an underground parking garage) and will be located adjacent to Persephone Theatre facing south toward the river.

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Activities & Events January 16

January 9

Young James with Pearson Amigos Cantina

WHL - Lethbridge Hurricanes vs. Saskatoon Blades 7pm, Credit Union Centre

January 17

December 20 - 23

MUSIC December 16 Jingle Bell Rock featuring AFI, Cage The Elephant, and Melissa Auf der Maur Prairieland Park Dr.J - Souleld Out Lydia’s Pub December 17 These Hands with Little Spoon Lydia’s Pub

December 30 Rattlesnake Romeo Buds on Broadway Dr.J - Souleld Out Lydia’s Pub December 31 Big Sugar Super Session, The Trews, Wide Mouth Mason, Penny Reign, Hurricane Cletis, Marianas Trench, Stereos, Midway State, Carly Rae Jepsen , Sarahtonen, Doc Walker, Wyatt, Deric Ruttan, and Cody Prevost Prairieland Park

December 22 Nigel Mack and the Blues Attack Buds on Broadway December 23 50 Cups of Christmas featuring AnaConDuh and Charley Hustle Amigos Cantina The Diggers Buds on Broadway

Guns n’ Roses with Danko Jones and Sebastian Bach Credit Union Centre Julie Doiron with Guests Amigos Cantina

December 28-30

New York New York New Year’s Party TCU Place Band Swap New Year’s Eve Bash! Amigos Cantina New Year’s with Sly Business Lydia’s Pub

January 16 Medicine Hat Tigers vs Saskatoon Blades 7pm, Credit Union Centre

January 24 Alan Jackson 7:30pm, Credit Union Centre

Nikki Yanofsky with Saskatoon Symphony TCU Place

January 28

January 18

Down With Webster Louis’ Pub

Banff Mountain Film Festival TCU Place

January 30

SPORTS December 16

Wes Funk - Book Signing: Dead Rock Stars McNally Robinson

WHL - Kelowna Rockets vs. Saskatoon Blades 7pm, Credit Union Centre Cheech and Chong - Get It Legal TCU Place March 19

December 19 WHL- Prince Albert Raiders vs Saskatoon Blades 7pm, Credit Union Centre

Dr.J - Souleld Out Lydia’s Pub

Billy Talent with Alexisonfire and Against Me 6:45pm, Credit Union Centre

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March 28

*Junior Pantherz with Sexy Mathematic Amigos Cantina

Tim McGraw 7:30pm, Credit Union Centre

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Butterfinger Buds on Broadway

John Mayer 7pm, Credit Union Centre

December 26 - January 5

January 22 WHL- Kootenay Ice vs Saskatoon Blades 7pm, Credit Union Centre January 23 WHL- Brandon Wheat Kings vs Saskatoon Blades 7pm, Credit Union Centre

SASKATOON PUBLIC LIBRARY Rise & Shine Story Time Saturdays - All year round 10:30am, Frances Morrison Library Bedtime Stories for Pooh Bear & You Tuesdays - All year round 7pm, Frances Morrison Library Family Story Time Tuesdays and Thursdays - All year round - 10:30am, Frances Morrison Library December 28 - December 31 Sylvia Chave Bring your kids to sing along with Sylvia Chave Check your local branch for specific times

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December 29

WHL- Calgary Hitmen vs Saskatoon Blades Credit Union Centre

January 16

January 2

Boxing Day Bash Buds on Broadway

January 13

SHE Modeling Bridal Spectacular TCU Place

Dick MacInnis Buds on Broadway

Maybe Smith with Ride Til Dawn and Clint Needham Amigos Cantina

Swift Current Broncos vs. Saskatoon Blades 7pm, Credit Union Centre

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Spade the Shovelhead with Black Hour Choir Amigos Cantina

Johnny Grit Lydia’s Pub

WarBrides and Black Hour Choir Lydia’s Pub

January 19

Beaver Creek - Boxing Day Bird Count Meewasin Valley Centre

January 23

Sheepdogs with Jicah Amigos Cantina

DFA with Untimely Demise and Lavagoat Amigos Cantina

Switchfoot with Paper Tongues Louis’ Pub

Colin James TCU Place

Ian Martens McNally Robinson

Meg Callan McNally Robinson

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Christmas Matinee Classics 2pm everyday Meewasin Valley Centre

U of S Basketball Simon Fraser University Clan vs. University of Saskatchewan Huskies 6pm, PAC

December 29 - 30 December 18

Jesus Christ Superstar TCU Place Nigel Mack and the Blues Attack Buds on Broadway

Pink Floyd Experience TCU Place

Magnum Blonde with Overcome and the Battlefords The Roxy on Broadway

January 13

December 19

Tegan and Sara with An Horse TCU Place

Slypstreme with No Fixed Address The Roxy on Broadway

January 15

December 19 and 20

Blue Rodeo with Cuff The Duke TCU Place

Fireside Singers Christmas Memories Concerts TCU Place Saskatoon

UFC 108 Evans vs Silva Sutherland Bar & Grill JaJanuary 8 U of S Basketball Trinity Western Spartans vs. University of Saskatchewan Huskies 6pm, PAC

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The Nutcracker 2pm, Frances Morrison Library Pooh Corner January 27 International Family Literacy Day 7pm, Frances Morrison Library Pooh Corner February 16 - 19 Winter Games Puppet Extravaganza Check your local branch for times • December 16, 2009 • Section B

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he band Switchfoot has been around for 15 years, and in those years have made seven albums. Drew joined the band six years ago, previous to their successful album The Beautiful Letdown. The Neighbourhood Express recently got to talk to him about the album Hello Hurricane, their current tour, and the upcoming show at Louis’ Pub in January. Switchfoot’s currently on a tour going through the United States, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Australia, Europe, all within the next six months, playing old favourite songs of their fans mixed with new ones from Hello Hurricane. “This album was quite a journey for us” says Drew, as they recorded this in their own studio in hometown San Diego. They recorded around 80 songs and had a tough process of narrowing down which ones made the cut for Hello Hurricane. “The ones chosen for Hello Hurricane had the most heart and soul of the band,” says Drew. As for the other recorded music, some will be on their next cd Vice Verses, which currently doesn’t have a release date. Drew, along with the rest of the band, did some work with Habitat for Humanity in relief of hurricane Katrina,

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where they met a woman rebuilding her house who went through the tragedy of losing a leg. She said “I’m going to walk into my new house on my own two feet.” Which the band understood that to mean “I’m going to make it, and I’m going to survive and have hope in the midst of a crisis.” This inspired the band; they said that they see this hope and inspiration in a lot of places in life, and that hope and inspiration translates into their songs. When asked about the title chosen for not only a song off the album but the album itself, Drew replied, “It can be a hurricane physically, financially, socially—there’s lots of places that the storms of life hit. The song and album are a statement, that when we have these storms we can’t decide when or how they hit us, or how hard they hit us, but we can decide how we react to them and how we view our lives in spite of them. This is an album of real hope.” Is it hard to come up with guitar parts with three guitar players, like on the song “Yet”? This is one of Drew’s favourites to play live. Hello Hurricane has a mix of slow ballads and some songs that “explore the depths of a

What can be expected at the show? “It’s going to be warm! You can warm up from the cold weather. We give it all we’ve got. It’ll have a lot of excitement and loud music. A good mix of upbeat and slower songs” says Drew.

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o there I was... honestly contemplating a deep thought of mine about the H1N1 virus. I haven’t gone for my shot yet. I am thinking about skipping the whole process. I am scared that everyone that has gotten the (Hinny) shot will, within the course of a few years, find out that the vaccine had a mysterious side effect of turning us all into rage-infected zombie-like creatures. Then I, not having the shot, will be one of the few ‘survivors’ left to fend for our lives. And I would like to think that in the event of an apocalyptic zombie uprising, I would truly shine! Life can be lackluster, unfair and full of disappointment - requiring ice cream recuperation. Mowing through undead rampages and scavenging for Pepsi is kind of an ideal future for myself. I could base an entire psychotic episode and place certain people in certain roles with a game like Left 4 Dead 2. But if part 1 was so good, could the sequel top it? The unsound deranged side of my brain hopes for a yes. The basic idea behind the game remains constant. The infected are in abundant numbers, they’re cheesed off and you have to do your best to rectify the situation. The story unfolds as the survivors have their in-game chats as you trudge through the five campaigns of five levels, each longer and tougher than the first game. The computer compadres seem to have taken after Bill from the first game and have become reckless and like to abandon you whilst you are having your face reconstructed by amateur infected surgeons with the most unsteady hands I have ever witnessed. The graphics have been improved by allowing the infected to actually show damage as opposed to red splotches on their clothing. You can cut them in half, slice out entrails or shoot bodies apart. It’s gross-out fun! Crescendo events have been tweaked to force you to run to another location as a team to turn off the alarms, as opposed to staying in one place and defending a corner. There are over 20 new weapons including the new set of melee arms. Axes, batons, bats and the ever-coveted of zombie outbreaks, the chainsaw!

human animal,” as Drew says. One particular song is “Mess of Me”. Drew explains that the song captures the feeling of everyone looking for a quick fix, when in reality these solutions are not quick and usually not a fix. On other songs like “Yet” you can hear the excellent guitar sound, as they have three guitarists. This song differed from “Mess of Me” in its meaning and representation. “It came from a humble place of singing out of a place of brokenness,” says Drew. As for his personal favourites of the bands, his favourite song is “Yesterday,” from Oh! Gravity and on this album his top song is “Enough to Let Me Go”.

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The A.I. director 2.0 can now change the weather as it deems fit. This actually adds a lot of mood to the experience. Especially in the game’s best campaign ‘Hard Rain’. New bosses have joined the fray including the spitter (spits acid), charger (like the tank but with ramming ability) and the jockey (jumps on your head and steers you into danger). Also, the witch is no longer stationary as she likes to take little walks around to garner attention and bring you into her path of screaming scratchy rage. Much like the scorn of an ex-girlfriend. There is also uncommon common for every level. Hazmat zombies (resistant to fire), mudmen (stay low and fling mud in your face), bulletproof swat zombies (have to shoot them in the back), zombie clowns (scary and they bring crowds), construction workers (that are unfazed by the pipe bomb due to their hearing protection). A new online mode called scavenge is included with the classic versus. Scavenge is one of the best new additions to the game and the concept is simple. Get the gas cans to the generator to add more time to the countdown clock. The execution of said task is brutally difficult with constant swarming and special infected controlled by the enemy Despite grumblings on the Left 4 Dead forums, this team. Best of three wins. game contains more than a downloadable content upgrade Though my other gripes aside from the could offer and it is a very justifiable addition to any Rsometimes silly A.I. is that I do think the game rated video gamer’s library. is in dire need of a ranking system to prevent Pretty much one of my new favourite games this year. losing players from dropping out and ending I can’t wait to play you online. I’ll be the hunter shreda perfectly fine game. And the addition of a ding you. few more pre-game movies to help progress the situational story mode would be nice. Only because Valve tends to do an amazing job with them. The opening video for this one was more of a potpourri of all the levels as opposed to a short story told in the first game.

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Shane Yellowbird

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They say that an artist knows he’s ‘made it’ in country music when he (or she) walks onto the stage and plays live at the Grand Ole Opry, ‘the show that made country music famous.’ On Friday, November 20, Alberta’s Shane Yellowbird travelled to Nashville to join the Opry ranks of Hank Williams, Mel Tillis, Minnie Pearl, Patsy Cline, Marty Stuart, Carrie Underwood, Dierks Bentley and the list goes on and on.

Shane, what did it mean to you to play the same stage as so many country legends? That was going through my head the whole time - Hank, Pasty Cline and everybody of today, performed on that stage. At the moment when I was on stage I was thinking mostly about not making a mistake, not forgetting the words, tripping or something like that. The other artists that played that night were Vince Gill, Little Big Town, Connie Smith, Jason Michael Carroll, Ralph Stanley and Little Jimmy Dickens. Little Jimmy Dickens actually introduced me, and invited me back to play there again. I kept the note he wrote for himself with my name and a few facts to introduce me. I’m taking it home to frame. Which songs did you play? “Pickup Truck” and “Bare Feet on the Blacktop” - two upbeat songs so I could really work the stage and play to the crowd. Between songs you told a story about meeting Mel Tillis a few years ago. Please tell us about that and why it was such an important moment. I’ve had a speech impediment my whole life, I stutter. Some people don’t know that because it doesn’t affect my singing. Part of my speech therapy as a kid was to sing my words. One night, just a couple of years ago, I met Mel Tillis backstage at the Opry. Mel stutters, too, and as a child my parents and their friends used to call me “Little Mel Tillis.” So to finally meet him, backstage at the Opry, was a great moment, I’ll never forget it. It was kind of funny - with both of us stuttering it was the longest conversation with the fewest amount of words ever spoken between two people (laughing). How did you prepare for the show? I woke up that day with butterflies. I’m surprised I got any sleep that night. I had a private tour in the afternoon, which was pretty historic. Afterwards I took a few minutes and sat in the empty seats to have a moment to myself before the show. I closed my eyes and I pictured being there back in the 1940’s, on an Opry night, watching Hank Williams. I pictured him on stage and the backup singers, and I heard his tunes playing in my head, saw his white hat and skinny tall body and it was weird, like it was happening. I just lost myself in the moment, it was amazing. How would you sum up your Opry day? Overall, it was like I was having an out-of-body experience the whole time I was there, like a natural high, like it was a dream the whole day. Most of the people I care about in life were in the building with me, my family and friends, and the legends, and all the newcomers. I walked off the stage and I didn’t want to leave. Just like a good buddy of mine told me, ‘just enjoy it because once you’re done you’re going to want to get back out there but you don’t know when it’s going to happen again.’ You can share in Shane’s Opry experience more if you’re interested. Yellowbird and his film crew, Saskatoon’s Fahrenheit Films, produced a 30 minute CMT special about the Opry experience that will air early in the new year. In preparation, they met with (and often received advice from) several legends of country music, including Bill Anderson, Charlie Daniels and Gretchen Wilson. To cap it off, they filmed Shane’s next music video for the second single, soon to be released from the new album. It’s a very cool video set on the streets of Nashville. It’s also a love song about a couple who still love each other but decide to take different paths, heart-wrenching at points. Watch for both on CMT early in the new year or look for footage at www.fahrenheitfilms.com and www.shaneyellowbird.com. It was an unforgettable week and the beginning of a new chapter in this Canadian country artist’s career. Fresh off the Opry stage, Shane Yellowbird returns to the forefront of country music with the release of his sophomore album, It’s About Time. With the new record and new video in tow, Shane intends to share his act with Canadians, as always, but now the time is finally right to step in front of American fans, too. Best of luck, Shane. And to country music fans, enjoy!

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