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WINE:

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EMBRACING LIFE ALVIN LAW HASN’T MET AN OBSTACLE HE COULDN’T OVERCOME P. 4

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

ALISON LOHANS

No Place for Kids explores some dark issues No Place for Kids (Wandering Fox Imprint, Heritage House Publishing, 2014), is the reissue of one of my books whose publisher went bankrupt more than a decade ago. Originally written as the other side of the story for my Mystery of the Lunchbox Criminal (Scholastic Canada, 1990), which was very popular with the young reader set, No Place for Kids is a darker novel for ages 9-12 that addresses questions of homelessness, alcoholism and self-reliance in children who lack the family stability that’s so often taken for granted in our society. Sisters Sarah and Jen have lost their

mom to cancer. Following this devastating blow, they lose their dad as well — to alcohol. No longer even with a place to live, they’ve subsisted by drifting across Western Canada, hanging out with alcoholic “buddies” of their father. Neglected, always hungry, and fearing Social Services, the sisters go on the run, trying to get from a Winnipeg flophouse to Vancouver, where they hope to reconnect with their aunt. Braving illness, and with the younger Sarah suddenly having to take charge for the first time ever, they get as far as Regina, where they must somehow manage to survive while trying to gather resources to continue their

frightening journey. The Wandering Fox line is a new Heritage House imprint featuring young adult and middle-grade fiction. The original version of No Place for Kids was a finalist for the children’s literature category of the 1999 Saskatchewan Book Awards. It was featured on the Canadian Children’s Book Centre Our Choice list, and rated a spot on the Resource Links Best of 1999 list. The book may be purchased from www.hgdistribution.com, www.bookbrier.ca, Chapters, McNally Robinson and Amazon.

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Hi kids! My name's Chip, and I live at Beaver Creek Conservation Area. Visit my backyard with your family and friends and enjoy some time away from the city.

Dear Chip, What does nocturnal mean and why are some animals called that? Julie Owls, racoons and other nocturnal animals are active at night and sleep during the day. However, they don’t stay awake in order to watch old re-runs on their TV or go to parties like humans do. Instead, these animals perform their daily routines under the shroud 6' /$( 8"%$/ 1!#0 *-"(8/"1/1 2(:"(,( /$4/ 53(# 15(-"(1 931/ %6/ /$( ")(4 &$(8 /$(# '6.8) that there were fewer predators stalking them at night. Today predators like the cougars, foxes, coyotes and badgers look for their prey at night because they have special adaptations that allow them to see and move swiftly in darkness. For example, great horned owls have huge eyes with large pupils which are better at capturing light and allow them to see in the dark. Owls also have special feathers on their wings that make them silent &$":( "8 7"%$/0 +4/1 $.8/ /$("3 53(# .1"8% (-$6:6-4/"68 &$"-$ .1(1 /$( 3(/.38"8% 16.8) waves or echoes to determine the size, shape, and distance of the prey. Join us at Beaver Creek on September 19th at 8p.m. to learn about how you can help bats or other nocturnal animals and to get a chance to view the night sky with local astronomers! Send your questions to me at the address below, then watch Bridges for the answers. Your pal, Chip Follow Lorne Avenue South 13 km on Highway #219 Fall Hours: Weekdays 9am to 5pm Weekends and Holidays 12pm to 5pm Website: meewasin.com E-mail: meewasin@meewasin.com

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Motivational speaker Alvin Law packs up after a talk with students at Thomas B. Riley School in Calgary on Sept. 10. Photo by Leah Hennel/Calgary Herald

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READ MY BOOK — 2 Alison Lohans explores dark issues for youth in No Place for Kids

all sorts of clothes during her journeys

COVER — 4 Alvin Law was born without arms, one of the thalidomide babies of the early 1960s. His adoptive parents, teachers and wife didn’t give up on him, and after becoming a fixture on Telemiracle, Law is now in demand around the world as a motivational speaker.

OUTSIDE THE LINES — 15 Each week Stephanie McKay creates a timely illustration meant to please children of all ages ON THE SCENE — 16 Broadway Street Fair draws shoppers and gawkers to the eclectic shopping district

Wondering what to do with more apples than you need? Food writer Renee Kohlman has an idea for one option. Photo by Renee Kohlman

IN THE CITY — 7 A moment in time: Photographer Liam Richards’ shot that defines Saskatoon

CROSSWORD AND SUDOKU — 17

Bridges Cover Photo by leah hennel/calgary herald

GARDENING — 18 Planting good-quality bulbs now will yield benefits in the spring

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FOOD — 8 Bake an Apple and Almond Galette, take a deep breath while it is in the oven and enjoy one of the best smells of fall FASHION — 10 Software trainer Dusty Rose travels a lot and buys

EVENTS — 11

WINE — 19 Wines that will complement whatever you have planned for dinner ASK ELLIE — 20

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People take things for granted, and when you have no arms you tend not to do that. — Alvin Law

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Story of perseverance shared around the globe By Sean Trembath Alvin Law believes in the power of positive attitude. He has built a career out of telling people to live the best life they can with the cards they have been dealt, just as he does. “People take things for granted, and when you have no arms you tend not to do that,” he says. Despite growing up in an era where there was much less awareness and infrastructure for people with disabilities, Law thrived in all aspects of life. Now in his life as a motivational speaker, he has brought his story to people on five continents. In Saskatchewan, he enjoys a near-celebrity status thanks to 21 appearances on Telemiracle. You might remember him playing the drums with his feet. He isn’t ashamed to trumpet his accomplishments, but at the same time he knows that everything he has done can largely be credited to the people who have helped him along the way — his adoptive parents, the teachers who didn’t give up on him and his loving wife. “What they accomplished, that to me is the essence of this story,” he says. ••• Law was born in Yorkton in 1960. During her pregnancy, his mother was given thalidomide, a drug used to ease nausea and other symptoms for expectant mothers. At the time, no one knew the consequences. Law and thousands more children worldwide were born deformed or with limbs missing. Law was given up for adoption at just five days old. Although he says audiences will often gasp when told this, he doesn’t hold it against his birth parents. They were very poor and had two other children to take care of. Also, had they not done so, he never would have fallen into the care of the Laws, a Yorkton couple who raised him to embrace the things he was capable of.

Alvin Law talks with students at Thomas B. Riley School in Calgary. Law came to the attention of the public through Telemiracle.

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I wasn’t being hidden in a basement, or shut up in a room. — Law

From an early age, his adoptive parents forced him to learn self-sufficiency. They taught him to do almost anything with his feet. “My mom was brilliant. She would make me do things like thread a needle, or sew buttons on a rag, to give me dexterity in my feet,” Law says. They also made sure he was a part of the community, making friends with other kids. “I wasn’t being hidden in a basement, or shut up in a room,” he says. The family lived across the street from a school in Yorkton, so it seemed natural he would go there. But this was the 1960s, and the public school system wasn’t used to dealing with children with disabilities. “Kids like me went to specialneeds holding cells. That’s what they were. There wasn’t a curriculum, they were more like day cares,” Law says. His parents weren’t having that. They were adamant he go to school with the rest of his friends, and be afforded the same opportunities. “It was my dad who ended up talking to the principal and basically saying, ‘Look, we don’t know what he’s capable of,’” Law says. He did well in school. The other children already knew him from around town so he doesn’t remember being bullied until later, when he moved to middle school. Even then, he chalks the teasing up to standard adolescent stuff. It passed quickly once he gained more confidence and showed what he could do. “It just amazed me how he could get around,” says Ken Sherwin, a former guidance counsellor and principal at Law’s high school. In particular, Sherwin remembers Law’s positive attitude. “He was always happy. I never can ever remember him being upset about anything,” Sherwin says. Law credits his father with teaching him that anger was never the right path. It’s something he carries through to this day as he speaks to crowds. “I’m not up on stage bemoaning my life. I’m celebrating my life,” he says. It was during his high school

Alvin Law as a baby, left, and at 16 years of age. He says he was forced to learn to be self-sufficient.

Alvin Law at 18 months, left, and at five years.

years that Law first came into the public spotlight. He was attending Camp Easter Seals, which caters to children with disabilities. A CBC television crew came out to do a news story and got footage of Law shooting a bow and arrow with his feet. The day after the story aired in 1976, Law was recruited as the Easter Seals “Timmy,” an ambassado-

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rial position, for the next year. As fate would have it, 1977 was the first year for Telemiracle. His work as a Timmy made him a natural choice for the program. People all over the province saw him play the drums alongside Brian Sklar and Prairie Fire. “A lot of people had never seen that,” Law says. For a time, he thought he would

become a musician. He was able to play trombone with the help of a special stand that attached to a desk, and was even selected as first chair for the all-star band at a national high school competition. There was interest from some American universities, and talk of scholarships. A conversation with Sherwin got him thinking in a different direction.

“He said I should think about getting a job where having no arms was going to be inconsequential. What we came up with was broadcasting,” Law says. He attended Mount Royal in Calgary, then moved to Regina and worked as a radio DJ, flipping vinyl records. He liked the job, but would soon switch careers and head down the path to the career he still has today. Law started working with the Saskatchewan Abilities Council in 1981. The UN had declared it the International Year of Disabled Persons, and Law was hired to speak at schools. Then in 1985, Yorkton hosted Canada’s first-ever national youth leadership conference. As a former resident, Law was a natural choice for the program. “The people there really thought he was something else. That was kind of the springboard to everything he is doing now,” Sherwin says. ••• His name started spreading. Finally, in 1988, Law decided to become a full-time professional speaker. Continued on Page 6

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The people there really thought he was something else. That was kind of the springboard to everything he is doing now. — Ken Sherwin

He was successful enough to get by, but had some trouble with the business side of things. In an era before the Internet, he found it hard to co-ordinate everything while being on the road so much. “My reputation was getting out there that I was a really good speaker if you could track me down,” he says. A turning point came in 1991 when he met Darlene, who is now his wife. She had seen him speak at a conference in Alberta and was introduced when they were hanging out with mutual friends afterward. “I think what got me more than anything was his total acceptance of who and what he was,” Darlene says. “There’s able-bodied people who are not that comfortable with who they are.” Thing moved quickly. They met in March, went on their first date in June and moved in together in October. They were married in 1993. Darlene, who describes herself as very organized, saw immediately that she could help Law with the business side of his career. “The first time I went to his place I noticed a large pile of paper on his living room floor. When I starting looking through it I realized it wasn’t just mail. There was invitations to speak, contracts, cheques, everything,” she says. “As good as Law is on stage, that’s how bad he was with the whole business thing.” She took over the management side and they have never looked back. Law went from speaking almost exclusively for students to teachers associations, then other associations, then corporations and conferences. They moved to Calgary in 2000 and Law joined the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers. Meanwhile he was working on writing his life story, an 11-year process he says was the hardest thing he has ever done. Here too, Darlene was instrumental. He gave her his first manuscript, which weighed in at 900 pages. “She read it and said it was horrible,” Law says, laughing. Darlene encouraged him to find the same voice he uses on stage. Fi-

Alvin Law picks up a book with his foot during his talk with students at Thomas B. Riley School in Calgary. Photo by Leah Hennel/Calgary Herald

nally, in 2007, he published Law’s Laws of Life, which recently went for its seventh print run. Law says he has done more than 5,000 speaking engagements. He does around 120 a year and spends about 170 days a year travelling. “What I have found most fascinating is my story is universal,” he says. “I can go to Thailand, and use a translator, and they appreciate my

story just as much as if I’m in Toronto.” ••• Law tries to make his presentations less about his disability and more about positivity. He is sometimes self-conscious about the show-offiness of playing drums or the piano with his feet, but understands the value it provides for his message.

“What people always say is, ‘Wow, if you can do that, what’s my excuse?’ ” he says. He has no intention of slowing down. Travelling and speaking are what he loves to do. “That’s all I can hope for, is to continue to do this until the end of my life,” Law says. Although much of his program stays the same, there is polish and evolution that comes from his life

experience. “I’m a more mature version of Alvin Law, and I think as time goes by that will only grow,” he says. As long as he is able, Law hopes to use his personal story of perseverance to help others make the best of their own lives. “It’s a very big responsibility that I’ve never taken lightly,” he says. strembath@thestarphoenix.com twitter.com/strembath

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The University of Saskatchewan Huskies celebrate a goal against the University of Winnipeg Wesmen in CIS soccer action on Sunday.

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APPLES

Baked galette brings smell of fall into kitchen By Renee Kohlman There’s nothing like coming home from work and finding a basket of apples on your front step. A friend dropped them off recently, gifts from her prolific apple tree. When I called to thank her, she asked if I could take some more. Detecting a note of panic in her voice, I happily said yes. They were beautiful apples; sweet, juicy and delicious. So there I was with about 40 pounds of apples, making my house smell like an orchard. Now I began to panic. While these are tasty eaten out of hand, one can only eat so many

apples. I soon began pawning them off on friends who invited me over for dinner and my cousin who helped set up my new computer. They, too, were happy to get the apples. Full circle, see? Those left behind I tucked into my crisper for snacking or baking with later. This past weekend I canned about four quarts of spiced apple butter. Slathered on a scone, it’s glorious stuff. And last but not least, this tart happened. Now don’t get me wrong, I love pie. I adore pie. But sometimes you just don’t feel like all that rolling and fluting and double crusting. That’s why I

love the rustic simplicity of galettes. The pressure to be pretty and perfect is off. Simply roll out your pastry, spread it with an almond paste, top with sliced and spiced apples, fold over the edges and that’s it. Bingo bango you are done. When it’s almost finished baking, dollop some ridiculously delicious dulce de leche on top and let it bake some more. It adds the richness of caramel, without actually having to make caramel. I seasoned my apples with star anise, cardamom and cinnamon, but feel free to substitute nutmeg, cloves and allspice if that is more to your liking.

Apple and Almond Galette with Dulce de Leche.

PHOTO BY RENEE KOHLMAN

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I encourage you to inhale deeply as the galette bakes; the smell of fall is clear and true. I also encourage you to serve this with a scoop or two of good vanilla ice cream while it is still warm. Oooh la la. Just between you and me, it makes a darn fine breakfast, too. Just add a scoop or two of plain yogurt, if you have an issue with guilt.

Apple and Almond Galette with Dulce de Leche Pastry: > 1 1⁄2 cups all purpose flour > 1⁄2 tsp salt > 1⁄2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed 1 large egg > 34 tbsp ice cold water > 1 large egg white > 3 tbsp powdered sugar 4 tbsp ground almonds > 4 tbsp melted butter 1⁄2 tsp almond extract

> 3 apples peeled, cored and thinly sliced > 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice > 3 tsp lemon zest > 1 tsp ground star anise > 1⁄2 tsp ground cinnamon > 1⁄2 tsp ground cardamom > 1⁄4 tsp salt > 2 tbsp cane sugar > 4 tsp unsalted butter < 5 Tbsp Dulce de Leche

Instructions: To prepare pastry, in a large bowl stir together flour and salt. Cut in cubed butter until pea-sized bits remain. In a measuring cup, beat together the egg and ice water. Make a well in the flour mixture and dump in the egg. Stir with a fork until it comes together in a shaggy ball. Add more ice water if needed. Lightly dust counter with flour and shape the pastry into a ball. Cut in half and shape each half into a

disc. Wrap in plastic and chill for one hour. Only need one disc of pastry for this recipe. Freeze the other half for another use. In a small bowl, whisk egg white and powdered sugar together until frothy. Stir in ground almonds, melted butter and almond extract. Refrigerate while preparing rest of recipe. In a large bowl, stir together apples, lemon juice, zest, spices and salt. Be sure spices are evenly coated on apples. Preheat oven to 375 F. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pastry to a 12 inch diameter circle. Fold in half and carefully place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Spread almond cream over pastry, leaving a 1 inch border. Arrange apple slices in a concentric circle (you may have a few left over). Sprinkle with cane sugar and dot with butter. Fold edges over

Apples should be peeled, cored and thinly sliced. Photo by Renee Kohlman

apples and bake for 30-35 minutes (until crust is golden brown) on the middle rack of your oven. Remove from oven and dollop the Dulce de Leche on top of apples. Return to oven for another 5 minutes. Re-

move, and using a pastry brush gently spread the melted Dulce de Leche evenly around apples. Let it rest on baking sheet for 10 minutes, then let it cool on a wire rack. Makes 6 servings.

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A multi-city wardrobe 3.

By Sean Trembath Dusty Rose’s closet is filled with items from all over Canada and the U.S. Her work as a software trainer takes her to New York, Chicago, Vancouver and anywhere else a client needs help. She jokes that the travel has stoked her shopping addiction. “I travel a lot to the U.S., and with the dollar, it hasn’t slowed down at all. It probably should, but no, I’m still ridiculous at shopping,” she says. For Rose, every outfit starts with the footwear. “I usually actually start with the shoes and work my way up. I pick out what shoes I want to wear for the day and work an outfit onto that,” she says. Her shoe collection alone fills racks and racks, wrapping around two walls. She has shoes from Paris, Israel and New York alongside local finds. “When I see something in the store, I know I have to have it, and if I don’t buy it I usually end up regretting it,” she says. “If I like it, I always try to buy it if I can afford it.” Although she is always adding pieces to her wardrobe, she doesn’t let things go to waste. “It might be a long time between wears, but my closet is huge because I keep a lot of things for years and years,” she says. Rose says there isn’t a strict set of rules for her style. Comfort is key. “It’s basically whatever I feel like wearing,” she says.

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This outfit is the type of thing Rose puts on when she is looking to impress. “I would probably wear this to a gala event, or out to a fancy supper with a group of friends, or out on a date,” Rose says. 1. JACKET: Bought in Vancouver. “It’s a staple. I’m actually glad it’s getting cold so I can wear it.” 2. DRESS: “I just picked this up in Chicago last week. It’s the first time I’m wearing it. I like the way the stripes complement my curves. It’s super fun and super comfortable.”

3. SHOES: “These shoes were bought in Manhattan, New York. I bought them because of the neutral colour. They go with absolutely everything. I get complimented on them all the time.” 4. NECKLACE: Bought at Mint. “It’s by a Regina designer. It goes with absolutely everything. I’ll wear it with T-shirts, I’ll wear it with a dress. All the time.”

When dressing down Rose likes to keep it simple and comfy, and leans toward black as the prevailing colour. “A casual outfit always includes jeans. Anything I can usually wear with boots. And always comfortable. That’s my main thing,” she says.

1.. BOOTS: Frye boots from Swank. “I have a small obsession with Frye boots. I feel like (boots) equal out my hips a bit. It’s more of a girl thing.”

2.. Bag: Winners in Toronto, about $40. “I’ve actually wanted a backpack for a while. They’re a bit more trendy right now..” 3. NECKLACES: H & M.” I joined two together to make more of a statement necklace.” 4.. T-SHIRT: H & M, about $10. “It’s such a great fabric. It hangs really nice, and it’s black, so you can’t go wrong.” 5. JEANS: “ I got them yesterday. Black, of course. I like the distressed look. I spend a little bit more money on my jeans, shoes and jackets.”

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What you need to know to plan your week. Send events to bridges@thestarphoenix.com

# MUSIC

Flatland Slang Stan’s Place, 106-110 Ruth St. E.

Wed., Sept. 16

Sat., Sept. 19

Don Williams TCU Place, 35 22nd St. E.

The Tenors: Under One Sky Tour SaskTel Centre, 3515 Thatcher Ave.

Ferny Turnbull Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave.

Nightrain Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave.

F--- the Facts w/ Denogginizer and Narcissistic Amigos Cantina, 806 Dufferin Ave.

Jazz Singers Series: Jazz Singer Fest: Six Singers featuring The Kim Salkeld Quartet The Bassment, 204 Fourth Ave. N.

Henderson, Mettler, Foisy, Desjardins w/ Body lvl and Potash Corpse Vangelis Tavern, 801 Broadway Ave.

Jett Run Army & Navy Club, 359 First Ave. N.

Mama B and Freight Train Piggy’s Pub and Grill, 1403 Idylwyld Dr. N. Thurs., Sept. 17

Leon Ochs Downtown Legion, 606 Spadina Cres. W.

Undercover Pirates Crackers Restaurant & Lounge, 1-227 Pinehouse Dr.

Justice Der McNally Robinson, 3130 Eighth St. E.

Ferny Turnbull Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave.

UPD w/ Penske File and Shockflesh Vangelis Tavern, 801 Broadway Ave.

10 Minute Detour Capitol Music Club, 244 First Ave. N.

Basler Piggy’s Pub and Grill, 1403 Idylwyld Dr. N.

A Ghost in Drag, Perverts, Fox Lake and Cookin’ With Grandpa Vangelis Tavern, 801 Broadway Ave.

Legendary Rhythm & Blues Revue Somewhere Else Pub & Grill, 2605 Broadway Ave.

Fri., Sept. 18 Nightrain Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave.

Don Williams has more than a dozen albums from which to draw material to fill his sets Wednesday at TCU Place. Photo by Getty Images Fairfield Senior Citizens’ Centre, 103 Fairmont Ct.

Capitol Music Club, 244 First Ave. N.

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

BOMlag w/ Mobina Galore and Mostly Wanted Vangelis Tavern, 801 Broadway Ave.

Piano Friday: Neil Currie Roots Series: Oral Fuentes The Bassment, 204 Fourth Ave. N.

Forever Young Toon Town Tavern, 3330 Fairlight Dr.

Jett Run Army & Navy Club, 359 First Ave. N.

Epica and Eluveite O’Brians Event Centre, 241 Second Ave. S.

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Basler Piggy’s Pub and Grill, 1403 Idylwyld Dr. N. Legendary Rhythm & Blues Revue Somewhere Else Pub & Grill, 2605 Broadway Ave.

Flatland Slang Stan’s Place, 106-110 Ruth St. E.

Sun., Sept. 20 Acoustic Jam Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave. Blues Series: The 24th Street Wailers The Bassment, 204 Fourth Ave. N. Madchild w/ Demrick, Pimpton and

Adlib Capitol Music Club, 244 First Ave. N.

Mon., Sept. 21 Maurice John Vaughn Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave. Slim Twig w/ Medium Vangelis Tavern, 801 Broadway Ave. Machine Gun Kelly O’Brians Event Centre, 241 Second Ave. S.

Tues., Sept. 22 Maurice John Vaughn Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave. Earnest Ernie’s Pan Fried Blues Bon Temps Café, 223 Second Ave. S.

# ART The Gallery/Art Placement Until Sept. 17 at 228 Third Ave. S. Mattering, paintings by Dawna Rose. Gordon Snelgrove Gallery Sept. 17, 12 p.m., in Room 191 of the U of S Murray Building. Artist talk with Biliana Velkova. Artist talk with George Littlechild Sept. 21, 12 p.m. Humboldt and District Museum and Gallery Until Sept. 18 at 601 Main St., Humboldt. Local Perspective with Meacham Moonshine Gang: Ceramic Face Jugs by Bonnie Gilmour and Pick Up Sticks and Storybooks by Bonnie Conly. Art at Solar Gardens 2015 Sept. 19-20, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Solar Gardens, 15 minutes from Saskatoon on Hwy 60. An annual invitational show featuring artwork by 20 local and regional artists in various media. The art show is indoors. Free admission and parking. Information and map at solargardens.ca.

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EVENTS Collector’s Choice Art Gallery Until Sept. 19 at 625D First Ave. N. Prairie landscapes and birch trees by Joan Weber, mixed media abstract paintings by Regina Seib and works by gallery artists. High realism portraits and landscapes by Shirley Timpson and selections of landscapes by Jonn Einerssen runs until Oct. 3. Hues Art Supply Until Sept. 30 at 1818 Lorne Ave. Artwork by Saskatoon Art Teachers. Reception Sept. 19, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The Gallery at Frances Morrison Central Library Until Sept. 24 at 311 23rd St. E. King of Birds by Cui Jinzhe. Hand Wave Gallery Until Sept. 24 at 409 Third Ave. in Meacham. Leaf-Shoot-Tree-Root, a thread stitchery exhibition by Donna Cutler. SCYAP Art Gallery Until Sept. 25 at 253 Third Ave. S. We Needi Graffiti 2015. A collaborative graffiti and urban style exhibit. Eye Gallery Until Oct. 9 at 117-1132 College Dr. Eyes. Saskatchewan Printmakers Association works. Reception Sept. 25, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Biggar Museum & Gallery Until Sept. 26 at 105 Third Ave. W., in Biggar. A Brief History of Agriculture. Featuring the Dominion Lands Act, photos of homesteaders homes and equipment, and a collection of toy farming equipment. Rouge Gallery Until Sept. 26 at 245 Third Ave. S. Backyard Payout by Kathleen Slavin. Green Ark Collected Home Until Sept. 26 at 212 20th St. W. Variations, works by Dee Lowe. An illuminated sculpture display will be included Sept. 26, the night of Nuit Blanche. Gallery on Third, Watrous Until Sept. 26 at 102 Third Ave. E., Watrous. Into the Wild, a group show of local and area artists. Handmade House Showcase

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Funky Artsmiths Fall Art Classes Fall classes for kids of all ages. Learn to Heart Art, Funky Apprentice, Journey’s in Art I & II and Home is Where the Art Is. Information at funkyartsmiths@gmail.com or on Facebook.

Until Sept. 26 at 710 Broadway Ave. Paintings and wooden bowls by Ladd Fogarty. Station Arts Centre, Rosthern Until Sept. 30 at 701 Railway Ave., Rosthern. Captivation: Celebrating Local Photographers. Photographers will be in attendance Sept. 26, during Culture Days.

CJ’s Climb and Play Daily, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., in Bay 4 of 619 South Railway St. W. in Warman. Saskatchewan’s newest indoor playground. For children up to age 12. Visit cjsclimbandplay.com or their Facebook page.

Urban Canvas XI Starting in September, Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Hosted by SCYAP Gallery. A 39-week employment readiness art program for youth ages 16-30 who have artistic talent and face multiple barriers to employment. Providing training and live skills, personal development coaching, empowerment and employment readiness training. To apply call 306-652-7760 or email scyapinc@gmail.com.

Fun Factory Indoor Playground Daily at 1633C Quebec Ave. A giant indoor playground for young children. Adults and children under one year are free. There is a separate fenced in area for children under two. Children’s Play Centre Daily at Lawson Heights Mall. A fun, safe, environment for preschool children to play. Children must wear socks in the play area. Please note this is an unsupervised play area, and adults must stay with and supervise children at all times.

Art in the Centre Through September at Parkridge Centre, 110 Gropper Cres. Mixed media by the art group Watermarks & Friends. Gallery on the Greens Until Oct. 1 at Market Mall, 2325 Preston Ave. Guilty Treasures, a Sask Terra group exhibition. Paved Arts Until Oct. 17 at 424 20th St. W. Calendar Girls, a video installation by Lisa Birke. Twelve Calendar Girls, exemplifying different character types, enter landscapes representing the months of the year. Opening reception Sept. 11, 8 p.m. Affinity Gallery Until Oct. 17 at 813 Broadway Ave. Contemporary Jewellery by Melody Armstrong. Market Mall Playland Art Gallery Until Oct. 31 at Market Mall, 2325 Preston Ave. Playing with Picasso Prints, original prints from the Picasso banner project. In partnership with the Remai Modern Art Gallery of Saskatchewan. Gallery on the Bridges Until Nov. 30 at Saskatoon City Hospital. Watercolours by Patricia L. Clarke.

On the Last Day by Donna Cutler is on display at Hand Wave Gallery.

Western Development Museum Until Dec. 6 at 2610 Lorne Ave. Canada: Day 1, from the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21. Explore immigrants’ diverse personal Day 1 experiences, from Confederation to present day. Ukrainian Museum of Canada Until Jan. 31 at 910 Spadina Cres. E. Down Home, a journey through rural Saskatchewan, by photographer William DeKay.

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

fitness.com. No classes on stat holidays. LLLC Saskatoon Daytime Series Meeting Third Wednesday of the month, September to December, 9:30 a.m., at Emmanuel Anglican Church, 609 Dufferin Ave. September topic is the advantages of breastfeeding to mother and baby. For all women in breastfeeding. Potluck nut-free healthy snacks are welcome but not necessary. Information at lllcsaskatoon@gmail.com, 306655-4805. Stars and Strollers Wednesdays, 1 p.m., at Centre Cinemas in The Centre. Choice of two movies each week. A baby-friendly environments with lowered volume, dimmed lighting, a changing table and stroller parking in select theatres.

Market Mall Children’s Play Centre Daily just off the food court at Market Mall. This play area is free and has different level slides. Children must wear socks in the play area. Parent and Toddler Yoga Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m., and/or Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., at Yoga Life, 2-115 Third Ave. S. Classes taught by Nina Zettl. For parents and their toddlers ages one to five. Introduce your toddler to the world of yoga. Classes include postures, poses, meditation, movement, play and song. Classes are six weeks. Register at freedomfromwithinyoga@gmail. com, 306-381-8852. Breastfeeding Cafe Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at Westwinds Primary Health Centre, 3311 Fairlight Dr. A drop-in support group for breastfeeding women. Sessions will be facilitated by a lactation consultant with a brief educational presentation, and time for interaction with the other mothers.

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EVENTS Kid Yoga Classes Ages five to 10 on Saturdays, 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.; homeschoolers ages five to 12 on Mondays, 10:15 a.m. to 11 a.m., at Yoga Life, 2-115 Third Ave. S. Classes taught by Nina Zettl. Helps kids regulate emotions, find focus, relaxation, self-awareness and inner fulfillment. Physically helps with balance, strength, flexibility, coordination and body awareness. Classes are six weeks. Register at freedomfromwithinyoga@gmail. com. Prenatal Partner Workshops: Yoga for Childbirth Saturdays, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at Birth Rhythms, 248 Third Ave. S. Instructed by Nina Zettl. Learn various tools and techniques to help you through labour and delivery. No previous yoga experience is required. Classes are six weeks. Register at freedomfromwithinyoga@gmail.com, 306-3618852. The Enchanted Ball Sept. 20, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., at the Saskatoon Inn. Presented by King’s Castle and Ever After Event Planning & Design. A children’s event, where children dress as princesses and princes. Dancing, king and Queen crowning, face painting, balloons, pictures, treats and a live DJ. Tickets at picatic.com or at the door. Mom and Baby Yoga Mondays, 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Yoga Life, 2-115 Third Ave. S. Classes taught by Nina Zettl. For mothers with babies as young as six weeks. Tone and strengthen your body, learn relaxation and meditation tools and explore breath-work. Classes are six weeks. Register at freedomfromwithinyoga@gmail.com. Postnatal Yoga Mondays, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., at Pregnancy and Parenting Health Centre, 248 Third Ave. S. Beginner to intermediate yoga designed to help with postpartum recovery. Baby friendly class with a certified yoga teacher. Suitable for four weeks to two years postpartum. Register at msjpriestley. wix.com/pureenergy. No class on stat holidays.

Canadian Light Source (CLS) Public Tours Mondays, 1:30 p.m., at the Canadian Light Source, 44 Innovation Blvd. The synchrotron research facility is open for the public. Preregistration is required. Call 306-657-3644, email outreach@lightsource.ca or visit lightsource.ca/education/public_tours.php. Prenatal Yoga Mondays, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Pregnancy and Parenting Health Centre, 248 Third Ave. S. Taught by a doula and certified yoga teacher. Informative and safe for any stage in pregnancy. Call 306-251-0443 or email msjpriestley@gmail.com. No class on stat holidays. Naturally Yours Mondays until Oct. 19, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Birth Rhythms House, 656 Saskatchewan Cres. E. A comprehensive childbirth education series to prepare you for the birth of your child. Information at birthrhythms. ca. Stay and Play Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., September through April. For children up to age five. Semi-structured, crafts, snacks, story time, toys, activities. Email stayandplaysaskatoon@ gmail.com or visit the Facebook page. Dynamic Grandparenting Workshop Tuesdays until Oct. 13, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Saskatoon Open Door Society, 129 Third Ave. N. Discuss communication, compassion, family and community harmony, and intercultural human values. Anyone can register at 306-6534464, ext 386, smason@sods. sk.ca. Preschool Story Time Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., at McNally Robinson, 3130 Eighth St. E. For children ages three to five in the Circle of Trees. Call 306-9551477. Playgroup Monthly and seasonal events. Host-

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ed by Prairie Hearts Learning Community, a group of families inspired by Waldorf philosophy. Programming is aimed at children ages two to five, but all ages welcome. Information on their Facebook page. Engineering for Kids Children ages four to 14 can learn about technology and how engineers help it develop. Classes, camps, parties, and clubs with hands-on STEM enrichment activities. Get information and register at engineeringforkids.net/saskatoon or 306-978-4186. BRICKS 4 KIDZ® Saskatoon Regular after-school programs, preschool classes and camps for kids of all ages at various locations in Saskatoon. An atmosphere for students to build unique creations, play games, and have fun using LEGO® bricks. Visit bricks4kidz.com or call 306-979-2749. Saskatoon Public Library Programs Ongoing daily programs for children and families. Find the calendar at saskatoonlibrary.ca/node/1016.

# SPECIAL EVENTS Saskatoon Farmers’ Market Open year round. Wednesday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Saturday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., farmers are in attendance. Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday during market hours, food service and specialty shops are open. Information at saskatoonfarmersmarket.com. Contact 306-3846262, skfarm@sasktel.net. Bargain Basement Store Wednesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Church, 454 Egbert Ave. Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Prairie Sky Farmers’ Market. Clothing for babies, children, men and women, and jewelry.

Adult Community Choir Rehearsals are Wednesdays, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at McClure United Church. New ringers are being recruited to perform sacred and secular repertoires. Call 306-3741173 or e-mail elizabetha@sasktel. net. Comedy Night Sept. 16, 7 p.m., at Capitol Music Club, 244 First Ave. N. Featuring Kathleen McGee. Tickets on their Facebook page or at the door. Country Farms Marketplace at Confederation Mall Thursdays and Saturdays until Christmas, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., across from Urban Planet at Confederation Mall. An indoor marketplace featuring home-cooked lunch, fresh vegetables, ice cream desserts, bread, farmers’ sausage, cabbage rolls, perogies, squares, pies, preserves, handcrafted items and home-based business vendors. Carpet Bowl Thursdays, 12:15 p.m., at Nutana Legion Hall, 3021 Louise Ave. Hosted by the Nutana Senior Citizens Association. Lunch and coffee are available for a fee. Seniors Neighbourhood Hub Club Pilot Project Third Thursday of the month in the multipurpose room at Lawson Civic Centre, 225 Primrose Dr., 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.; and the fourth Tuesday of the month at Nutana Legion, 3021 Louise St., 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Free presentations, blood pressure checks, an ask a pharmacist station and refreshments. Information at 306-652-2255, scoa.ca.

Mayfair Carpet Bowling Wednesdays, 1:15 p.m., at Mayfair United Church. Beginners and experienced players are welcome. For information call 306-651-2151.

Choeur des Plaines Rehearsals Thursday evenings starting Sept. 10 at l’École canadienne-française, 1407 Albert Ave. A mixed adult choir with a francophone repertoire. Saskatoon’s francophone choir is looking for new members to celebrate its 25th anniversary this season. Information at 306-343-9460, choeurdesplaines@sasktel.net.

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Thursdays, 7 p.m., in room 13 at Albert Community Centre, 610 Clarence Ave. S. Saskatoon International Folkdance Club. Learn dances from many countries around the world. Everyone is welcome. First night is free. Information at 306-374-0005, sifc.awardspace.com. Take Back the Night Sept. 17, 7 p.m. rally and 7:30 p.m. march, starting at Third Avenue United Church. Help end violence in our community. Stupendous September Spectacular Sept. 17-18, 8 p.m., at The Refinery. Presented by the Managerie Burlesque Company. A comedyburlesque show combining the raunchy, sensual, funny and bizarre. Tickets at 306-653-5191, ontheboards.ca. A 19+ event. Borden Farmers’ Market Fridays until Oct. 9, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Borden Fire Hall. Information at 306-997-2159. Karousels Dance Club Classes Starts Sept. 18, 25 and Oct. 2 and runs Fridays through April, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the Albert Community Centre. Information at 306-2905486. Norm McDonald Sept. 18, 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m., at Broadway Theatre. The comedian performs two shows. Tickets at broadwaytheatre.ca. Story Circle for Adults Third Friday of the month, September to June, 7:30 p.m., at the Unitarian Centre, 213 Second St. E. Bring a story or come to listen. The theme for Sept. 18 is jobs, tasks or quests. Potluck snacks are welcome. Admission is free and donations are accepted. Westside Community Centre’s Clothing Depot Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 3488 Fairlight Dr. Free clothing for all ages, free baked goods from a local bakery. They take donations of clothing, footwear, accessories and toys. Information at 306-222-8737.

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Country Farms Marketplace Book Exchange Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at Confederation Mall across from Urban Planet. Cornfest lunch evert Saturday until the harvest is over. They will be at the mall location Thursday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

making art alongside other animals. Information at 306-665-6888. Fifth Annual Word on the Street Festival Sept. 20, 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., in Civic Square around City Hall at Frances Morrison Central Library. A national book and magazine festival celebrating literacy for all ages. More than 45 Canadian authors reading from their latest books, including headliners Chef Michael Smith and Margaret Trudeau. Information at thewordonthestreet.ca/wots/saskatoon.

Saskatoon Oldtimers Association Meetings They meet the third Saturday of the month, 10:30 a.m.: May to September at the Log Cabin on the Exhibition Grounds, and October to April at Doc Hollandaise, 1301 Eighth St. E. New members are welcome. Information about the social group at 306-382-4915, 306-373-1861.

Bridal Spectacular Sept. 20, 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., at TCU Place. Presented by SHE Modelling Agency. Featuring a selection of local wedding professionals and a bridal fashion show. Tickets at picatic.com or at the door.

YXE Street Food Fest Sept. 19, 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., along Spadina Crescent. A street food and music festival. With more than 20 food trucks. Information at yxestreetfood.com. Points Race #16 Sept. 19, 2 p.m., at Auto Clearing Motor Speedway. Late Model, Sportsman, Street Stock Points Final. Divisions competing are SLM, mini, sportsman and street. Tickets at the gate. 10th Annual Sustainable Gourmet Sept. 19, 6 p.m., in Marquis Hall at the U of S, 51 Campus Dr. Hosted by the Saskatchewan Environmental Society. A showcase of local food and talent. With locally produced and prepared food, musical guests, live and silent auctions. Tickets at 306665-1915, info@environmentalsociety.ca or environmentalsociety.ca Works in Progress New Dance Series Sept. 19, 8 p.m., at Free Flow Dance Centre, 224 25th St. W. Featuring works by Jackie Latendresse and Free Flow Dance, Eveline Boudreau and Maya Lewandowsky with Lia Pas. Tickets at the door. Dark Skies at the Creek Sept. 19, 8 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., at Beaver Creek. Celebrate International Observe the Moon Night with the Royal Astronomical Society. Learn about the night sky, view it through a

Saskatoon author Arthur Slade reads from one of his books during a previous Word On The Street Festival. This year’s festival begins Sept. 20. Photo by Gord Waldner telescope and learn about bats and nocturnal wildlife. Information at 306-374-2474. Tierra Del Sol Pumpkin Festival Sept. 19-20 and Sept. 26-27, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Tierra Del Sol Farm down Valley Road. Pumpkin picking and carving, horse-drawn wagon rides, pumpkin golf, bale maze and pyramid, games, workshops and fall décor for sale. Admission at the gate. Information at tdsfarms.biz/ pumpkin-festival. Saskatoon Comic and Entertainment Expo Sept. 19-20 at Prairieland Park. A two-day festival celebrating comics, pop culture, sci-fi, horror, cosplay and cartoons. Artists, vendors, workshops, costume contests, celebrity panels and autograph sessions. Featuring William Shatner (Sept. 20 only), Edward James Olmos, Steve

Cardenas, Michelle Forbes, Nathan Deluca, Charles Martinet, Gail Simone and Cary Nord. Tickets and information at saskexpo.com. Seven-Acre Corn Maze Weekends through October, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., at The Saskatoon Italian Cultural Centre on Cedar Villa Road. This year’s theme is the Roman Coliseum and Other Historic Architecture and Culture of Italy. Information at saskatoonicc.com. Funds raised go toward the continued development of the Saskatoon Italian Cultural Centre. Visiting Artist Jay White Sept. 20, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the Meewasin Valley Centre, 402 Third Ave. S. Presented in partnership with the Remai Modern Art Gallery of Saskatchewan and Finding City. Artist Jay White hosts an all-ages event that shares methods of respectfully

Fall Coffee Party and Membership Registration Sept. 20, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the W.A. Edwards Family Centre, 333 Fourth Ave. N. Hosted by the University of Saskatchewan Women. Learn more about the social activities of the association of present and former women faculty and faculty spouses. New members are welcome. SaskMusic Skills Lab Series Sept. 22, 7 p.m., at SaskMusic, 202226 20th St. W. Focus on developing the fundamental tools artists and music professionals need to build their careers. Write a Killer Bio and One Sheet with Craig Silliphant. Learn to sum up yourself and your music in 500 words or less. Information and registration at 800-3470676, info@saskmusic.org. Participants must preregister. ICCC Movie Night: Naomi Cambpel Sept. 22, 7 p.m., at Broadway Theatre. Presented by ICCC and Broadway Theatre. A trans woman from Chile named Yermén tries to formulate a plan to get sex reassignment surgery. A discussion led by Manuela Valle-Castro will follow the film. Admission at the door.

International Bazaar, and Bistro Tuesdays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., in the basement of Grace-Westminster United Church, 505 10th St. E. Offering a variety of locally produced food, clothing and accessories from India, pet products, baking, and bistro dishes. New vendors welcome. Call 306-664-2940 or email gerald.l.harrison@shaw.ca. Book Signing at McNally Regular book signings at McNally Robinson, 3130 Eighth St. E. For schedule and information visit mcnallyrobinson. com/saskatoon_events. English for Employment Class Hosted by the Saskatoon Open Door Society. Improve English pronunciation and communication, and learn what you need to find work in Saskatoon. Information or registration at 306-250-4337, 306-653-4464, 306-250-4338, jhaugen@sods.sk.ca, ajunek@sods.sk.ca.

# THEATRE Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike Sept. 16 to Oct. 4 at Persephone Theatre. Famous film star Masha returns home to her dependent sisters with an ultimatum and a man, setting off a weekend of lust, rivalry, regret and racket. Tickets at 306382-7727, persephonetheatre.org. Richard II Sept. 16-20 and Sept. 23-27 at The Refinery. Performed by Saskatoon Shakespeare Lab. King Richard’s vanity threatens to divide the houses of England and drag his people into a 100-year civil war. Tickets at 306653-5191, ontheboards.ca. Girls Night: The Musical Sept. 22, 7:30 p.m., at TCU Place. Five girlfriends go from heartbreak to happiness during a wild night of karaoke. They reminisce about their younger days, celebrate their current lives and look to the future while singing an array of classic anthems. Tickets at 306-975-7799, tcutickets.ca. Event listings are a free, community service offered by Bridges. Listings will be printed if space permits. Submission deadline is two weeks

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OUTSIDE THE LINES # Colouring contest Each week, Stephanie McKay creates a timely illustration meant to please kids of all ages. Children can colour the page, have a picture taken with the finished product and email it to bridges@thestarphoenix. com. One winner will be chosen each week.

Last week’s contest winner is Aubrey Halter. Thanks to everyone who submitted entries.

“I support the Y because I believe in quality child care” YWCA Saskatoon is working every day to improve the well-being of women, girls and families.

Find out how you can help at www.ywcasaskatoon.com (306)244-7034 ext 122 SAS00319287_1_1

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The Broadway Business Improvement District presented its annual Broadway Street Fair on Saturday. The event included street performers, vendors, artists, musicians and dancers, attracting spectators and shoppers alike.

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1. Kenni the Clown entertains at the Broadway Street Fair 2. Amanda Scott and Jason Kreft. 3. Diana Roy and Michelle Climenhaga 4. Jeff Bueckert and Lauren Doupe 5. The Alpha Kids give a breakdance demonstration 6.

6. Megan Climenhaga, Caybree Climenhaga and Julia Loopkey 7. Janelle Koop and Heather Aicken. 8. Adrian Golban sculpts a bust of Gbenga Oluwasikun 9. Jodi Haubrich, dog Nowl and Cassidy McCormick 10. Kids enjoy the super slide 11. Classic cars were on display at the Broadway Street Fair

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Janric classic SUDoKU Level: Gold Fill in the blank cells using numbers 1 to 9. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and 3x3 block. Use logic and process of elimination to solve the puzzle. The difficulty level ranges from Bronze (easiest) to Silver to Gold (hardest).

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Planning for spring? Plant a bulb today By Erl Svendsen It’s hard to believe — fall is nigh and it’s time to start planning for spring. I’m talking about planting bulbs. It’s truly an act of faith when you can put a somewhat dried-up bulb in the ground in the fall, watch the leaves on the trees drop and then expect flowers to develop in the spring from seemingly nothing. There are hundreds of different species and cultivars of bulbs (and bulb-like plants) available to Prairie gardeners. More than just boring red or yellow, there are tulips with fringed edges, with splashes of green, doubles, multicolour, striped, tall, dwarf, early spring, late spring, and more. Beyond tulips, there lilies, ornamental onions (Alliums), squill, striped squill, grape hyacinth, snowdrops, some fritillary species (but not crown imperial fritillary), iris and more. Sadly, crocus, narcissus and daffodils are not reliably hardy and hyacinths and paperwhites are definitely not. Size matters. Bulbs — particularly tulips, daffodils and lilies — are graded and priced according to size and so expect to pay more for premium-sized bulbs. Purchase the largest specimens that you can afford. Large bulbs mean vigorous plants with large flowers. Avoid damaged, moldy or soft bulbs. Plant your bulbs as soon as purchased in a sunny, weedfree, well-drained location. Snow cover is important to reduce the damaging effects of winter. Planting depth matters: regardless of species or cultivar, bulbs should be planted at least three times deeper than they are tall. For example, if the bulb is 5 cm

Dry and dormant now, tulip bulbs are full of potential for spring splendour. Photo courtesy Maureen Didde

tall, make the hole about 15 cm deep. Plant slightly deeper in sandy soil. Initially, dig the hole 5-10 cm deeper than required. Add some bonemeal, bloodmeal or 11-52-0 to the loosened soil and put some of the soil back to make it the proper depth. Place the bulbs, pointed end up, in the bottom of the hole. Cover with the remaining amended soil. Plant bulbs in clumps of 5 or more for a natural effect and to increase the visual impact of a massed planting. You can also plant mixtures such as tulips together with ornamental onions or lilies, extending the blooming period of your patch and to add interest. Plant the largest bulbs at their proper depth, cover with soil and plant the next largest at a shallower level (i.e. plant lilies at 25 cm and tulips at 15 cm).

Small species and cultivars (squill, grape hyacinth, snake’s head fritillary and Tulipa tarda) should be planted near the edge of your border or near a path where they can be seen. Larger species such as tulips, lilies and ornamental onions can be planted farther back to be admired from a distance. Some small species like Scilla or Tulipa tarda can be planted under low growing junipers. The juniper gives them extra protection over the winter. After they die down, the ground isn’t bare so you don’t have to worry about disturbing them during the summer by planting something else to fill the space. One version of a Chinese proverb is: “When you have only two pennies left in the world, buy a loaf of bread with one, and a lily with the

A mix of tall and short, blue and red adds drama and interest to the spring garden. Photo courtesy Swal-

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other.” I say throw caution to wind and spend both pennies on lilies! Besides, you can always eat cake. This column is provided courtesy of the Saskatchewan

Perennial Society (SPS) (www. saskperennial.ca; hortscene@ yahoo.com). Check out our Bulletin Board or Calendar for upcoming garden information sessions, workshops

and tours: Sept. 19, Labour & Learn (fall clean-up), Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo; Sept. 19, Gardening 101 – Part III: Fall, University of Saskatchewan.

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A wine for the family dinner table I’ve been studying the “best under $20” and “best around $10” lists lately and noticed something remarkable. There are no American products on the lists (and if you’re shopping in Canada there won’t be at least till the loonie rises, maybe 10 years from now). Mostly the wines come from Spain and Italy. If you really want a wine that will complement whatever you have planned for dinner, you need to buy a Valpolicella. And if you know something about wine, try Possessioni Rosso, a wine from the estates, which is to say the possessions of Conti Aligheri (as in Dante Aligheri of Inferno and Paradiso fame). It’s no accident Dante was comfortable around Verona. The casual bustle of regular working folk understood his mocking of popes and churchmen (Circle 8 of Hell). Their lack of pretension is reflected in their light, fruity, very dry wine that just works with food. Possessioni is a bit different, adding a touch of sangiovese to the mix of corvina and molinara for a little more structure and formality. Well, Dante’s kids did end up as counts, and probably don’t hang out with artists, writers and other riff raff any more. A bright cherry colour takes you into a bouquet that is loaded with blueberry, blackberry

SPL is modernizing existing branches, bringing a brand new location to Stonebridge and enhancing your online experience. and plum. The palate is lean and very, very long. This is a meat wine, something you enjoy with stews and mushroom risotto and sauces. I found this at Co-op but I expect the other private stores will either carry it or bring it in for you. If ever there was a wine for a Friday family dinner, this is it. Masi Possessioni Rosso del Veronese $19 ***** Beer for autumn on Monday, and a white for fall here next Wednesday. More on twitter @ drbooze.

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Affair brings couple closer together in the end Q: I’m a man whose wife had an affair. For me, it didn’t matter that she did it through a dating site. We went to counselling, she voiced her “excuse” — which was that I was very distanced at the time due to dealing with a dying parent. It was true. And I forgave her. I’m grateful that it was not a love affair with a co-worker or someone I know, which then would’ve been harder for both of us to get past. I told her that I loved her and wanted to still be with her into our old age, and she cried and said she wanted the same. We’ve been great ever since. Made It Through A: You took some of the steps that are absolutely necessary when trying to get past a spouse’s affair: Most important, you acknowledged that there were reasons why she looked elsewhere. You owned the fact of having contributed — albeit without intent — to her feeling lonely in the relationship.

And you did this in the presence of a professional counsellor who could help you both process the hurt, disappointment, and tentative hopes you both felt. Then you opened your heart to a new beginning for your marriage, as did your wife. And it’s worked.

Q: I’m having trouble dealing with the way I think about my girlfriend’s son. We’ve been living together for four years — first as roommates, so we each have our own room. I get annoyed over stupid little things, regarding to her son. I got a kitten two days ago, and he has his own cat. We keep mine in my room at night since his cat wanders nightly and we don’t want him to hurt mine. My girlfriend sent me a text saying she told her son to sleep in my room so that my cat wouldn’t be alone. I instantly became annoyed and slightly angered, but I responded with OK. I’m annoyed that he’s sleeping in

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the only place in the house that’s mine. He wouldn’t want me sleeping in his room either. I felt invaded. I sometimes also become annoyed when he asks me to take him to school, or asks favours of me when I’m not in the mood. I realize that I’m being unfair. We’re trying to deal with his behaviour, which makes me cringe. He’s a liar, doesn’t listen, and disobeys frequently. He’s greedy, disrespectful, and think’s the world revolves around him. He’s a normal teenager. When I get annoyed I try to think of positive things about him because

I don’t want to hate him. I actually care about him, and love him. He’s smart, nice, caring, and funny. So how can I deal with this better, or what can I do? I feel like his behaviour sometimes doesn’t define who he really is. Conflicted A: The problem lies in your relationship with his mother, not the son. You seem to lack an equal voice more than space. If you didn’t want her son in your room, you should’ve said so. Or else you just resented her making the decision, instead of just suggesting it. Meanwhile, all three of you have to discuss your situation as a couple and as a family. Yes, a teenager needs to be understood as such, but with some boundaries. And you and your partner need to be clear about your role as ... what? Stepmother? Housemate to both of them? Whatever it is, your

place there has to be understood and respected, too.

Q: A friend and I regularly walk together. Recently, I asked her if another friend might like to join us. She eventually responded that the other lady really dislikes me. I was astounded. I since feel conflicted about our friendship, wondering how she can spend time with someone who dislikes me that much. I want to distance myself from my friend now. I’m not sure if my reaction is warranted. Feeling Betrayed A: To stay friends, you’d need to know more: How long has she known about this attitude towards you? Why does her other friend feel such strong dislike? Why hasn’t she told you before this? The answers, if forthcoming, will either clear the air or leave you more sure if it’s time to distance yourself.

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