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you like to do with your dad?” In a farming community, a little kindergarten girl said, “I like to clean out the combine with my dad.” My six-year-old granddaughter, who has travelled many places, said, “I like to colour with my dad.” Simple. Thank You for Bringing Me reminds us to enjoy the gifts of childhood: simplicity, fun, laughter and love. Reading to children creates a special bond and I know you will have fun reading this book to your child. It’s perfect for Father’s Day or Mother’s Day.

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Joel Wells coached the Harvest City Christian Academy’s Harvest City Reapers in Regina to a record eight consecutive provincial titles — from 2007-14. BRIDGES PHOTO BY TROY FLEECE

TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S

READ MY BOOK — 2 Thank You for Bringing Me reminds readers to enjoy the gifts of children

EVENTS — 12 What you need to know to plan your week Send listings to: bridges@thestarphoenix.com

ON THE COVER — 4 How Joel Wells kept spinning out basketball winners with the Harvest City Christian Academy

CROSSWORD/SUDOKO — 13

IN THE CITY — 8 A moment in time: Photographer Michelle Berg’s shot that defines the week ASK ELLIE — 9 ON THE SCENE — 10 FUZE Nite 2015 dedicated to marketing and communications professsionals

GARDENING — 16 How to tame spring’s first and unwanted blooms OUTSIDE THE LINES — 17 A weekly colouring creation for kids of all ages by artist Stephanie McKay SHARP EATS — 18 Take your morning oatmeal to go in a hot drink WINE WORLD — 19 Toast spring with a salad-friendly pick from France

While they are considered a weed in many places and generally hated by homeowners everywhere, they do have a good side. Dandelions are a food source (nectar, pollen and leaves) for many insects, and are especially important for early foragers. FILE PHOTO

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To climb the mountain is half the fun. — Joel Wells

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL

Joel Wells produces winners on the court and in life

Former coach Joel Wells, shown here at Harvest City Church in Regina, led the Harvest City Reapers to a record for most consecutive high school basketball provincial championships. BRIDGES PHOTO BY TROY FLEECE

By Don Rice As a Grade 10 student almost 25 years ago, Joel Wells organized the first basketball team to play for Regina Harvest City Christian Academy. They had no school gym, so before each practice he stood at the door of a rental gym and collected $2 from each player. They pooled their money to buy a single leather ball. Since they had no coach, Wells recruited one.

That first year they had no league to play in, so they practised all season. They attended just one year-end tournament, at a convention in Saskatoon. Move forward a couple of decades. Wells is all grown up, and so is the basketball team he was instrumental in creating. The Grade 10 kid with a passion for hoops went on to coach, tying the all-time Saskatchewan high school basketball record for most con-

secutive provincial championships in the process. He led the Harvest City Reapers, born in the humblest of settings, to eight consecutive Hoopla titles from 2007 to 2014. Winning just one provincial championship is a formidable task for any school, but winning eight in a row? “Near impossible,” said Brad Wall, a rival coach from Osler Valley Christian Academy.

How hard is it? Key players graduate every year, and the roster is in a perpetual state of turnover. Multiple playoff rounds prior to Hoopla can be unpredictable. And all the time, top schools wear a growing target on their back as other schools try to knock them off their pedestal. “You might see a run of two or three years, perhaps,” said Wall, whose team ended the Reapers’ lengthy championship run by defeating them

76-57 in the regional playoff finals in March. “But to do it for eight years, it speaks volumes to the commitment of their athletes and the commitment of their coaching there. That’s really remarkable.” Harvest City shares their record winning streak with one other school, the Swift Current Ardens girls team, who collected gold from 1984 to 1991. The Ardens were led by three different coaches during their record stretch.

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Playing for him is definitely a privilege . . . He taught about life and how to become a man, and how to be on and off the court. — Thomas Edquilane

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DONATE TODAY! Harvest City Reapers guard Atlee Simon, left, was one of Joel Wells’s standout players during the team’s string of championship seasons. BRIDGES PHOTO BY MICHAEL BELL

While the winning streak is an exciting accomplishment for Harvest City, Wells doesn’t dwell on it. He places more importance in seeing other areas of growth in the boys he has coached. “When I look back on it, sure you take a lot of pride in the wins,” said Wells, who taught at Harvest City Academy for 11 years before becoming a pastor at Harvest City Church six years ago. “But my famous quote to the boys has always been, ‘I don’t care if you win a Hoopla championship but you lose in life. I would far rather you win in life and lose a provincial title.’ “I still have guys that are 25 years old that will call me up and plop into the chair in my

office for advice, or for some wisdom. I’m still trying to help them make good decisions in life. Those things always matter more to me than the wins and losses.” Wells coached the boys at Harvest City for 17 years, before stepping down as head coach following last season. Wells-coached teams qualified for Hoopla all 17 years he coached. He has won 10 titles, the first in 2000. Wells says two players stand out during the streak. In the early years, Habib Habib starred for the team. Later on, Atlee Simon dominated. Simon was allowed to play for five years, and was a starter on the team when he was only in Grade 8.

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But my famous quote to the boys has always been, ‘I don’t care if you win a Hoopla championship but you lose in life. I would far rather you win in life and lose a provincial title. — Wells

Regina Harvest City Christian Academy celebrates their winning in the 2A boys final at Evan Hardy Collegiate in Saskatoon in 2013. BRIDGES PHOTO BY RICHARD MARJAN

“I had seven years where I had Habib, and I had Atlee,” said the 40-year-old Wells. “To have those two guys, and I had other great players too around them, but those were the two cornerstone players.” Making the Harvest City streak extra special is that they accomplished it across multiple divisions. They voluntarily moved up to higher levels of competition twice during the streak. The Reapers won their first six championships in the 1A division, intended for schools with a high

school enrolment of less than 30 male students. In 2013, to challenge themselves, they moved up to 2A competition for schools with 31 to 50 males, even though their enrolment remained at the 1A level. They won again. Knowing he had a strong team again last year, Wells opted to move the school up one more level, into 3A competition, designed for schools with 51 to 120 male students. His team featured three strong seniors, including Simon. “Atlee was one of the best basket-

ball players in the province,” said Wells. “He was on the provincial team the last number of years. You could argue he was in the top three to five players in the whole province — pretty phenomenal athlete.” Julian Apakoh and Daniel Felix were also high level senior athletes last year. Wells noted that Simon was known to score between 30 to 50 points per game while it was not unusual for Apakoh to notch 25 to 35 and Felix between 20 and 30. “Last year, I just knew we had such a special team and we needed

to move into a level where we were really going to be pushed to win,” Wells said about moving up to 3A. “To climb the mountain is half the fun. We needed to be challenged, and so that was the decision we made.” They extended their streak to eight with last season’s 3A win, a victory that Wells calls one of the most significant of his career. He knew it would be his last as coach. Wells stepped down from the senior team to allow more time with his wife Angela and daughters aged 11, nine and six.

He didn’t step away from coaching all together. He now coaches his oldest daughter on a team he formed last year when she was in Grade 5. When Wells first let it be known that he was starting a new club team, his phone rang non-stop with parents wanting their kids to join. “I actually could have started two or three club teams with the amount of people that were phoning,” Wells said. “People want their kids to get more coaching, and I guess I had a good reputation so that didn’t hurt. I absolutely loved it.”

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I still have guys that are 25 years old that will call me up and plop into the chair in my office for advice, or for some wisdom. I’m still trying to help them make good decisions in life. — Wells

Two coaches took over the senior boys’ team this year. Jeremy Isted, an assistant under Wells who also played on the school’s first Hoopla winning team in 2000, teamed with Jason Muller who taught the junior boys team last season. The new coaches got the most they could out of the boys, but saw the streak end when they ran into a powerful Osler Lions team in the regional championship final. Despite finishing one step away from Hoopla this year, they still ranked as one of the eight best 3A teams in the province. If the team had played in the 2A category, where they actually belonged, their streak might be nine. Marg Brown, who coached the Swift Current Ardens through four of their eight straight championship seasons, was pleased to hear another team tied the Ardens alltime record.

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“Records are made to be broken,” Brown said from her acreage near Okotoks, Alta. Brown recalled winning 60 consecutive league, exhibition and provincial games at one point during their Hoopla championship run, and that the streak was broadly covered in the media in those days. “To win year after year after year, it’s hard to get to the top, but it’s harder to stay there.” Brown, like Wells, went on to coach her daughters, starting when they were in Grade 5. “Every year becomes more difficult and more difficult. It’s a feat. It’s not easily done, and it’s probably even tougher now than it was when I coached because kids are starting to play younger, so the calibre of basketball is probably even further advanced. “Following my students after their playing days were over and

seeing them take the lessons that they’d learned when they were competing, into the next stage in life, was even more rewarding than the wins.” Wells took over pastoring at Harvest City Church, with a congregation of about 1,000, for his father Dave Wells, who led the church for 23 years. Dave remains on staff with his wife Linda. Thomas Edquilane, who played four years under Wells, and wrapped up his own five-year playing career this season, is quick to praise his former coach. “Joel Wells is an icon for pretty much everybody that’s played here so far,” said the 18-year-old. “Playing for him is definitely a privilege because he didn’t just teach basketball. He taught about life and how to become a man, and how to be on and off the court.” drice@thestarphoenix.com

Habib Habib, left, was one of the standouts with the Harvest City Reapers during their string of championship seasons. BRIDGES PHOTO BY DON HEALY

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

MUSIC

Wed., April 8

Gold Tones Downtown Legion, 606 Spadina Cres. W.

Tony K Trio Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave.

Leon Ochs Nutana Legion, 3021 Louise St.

The Small Glories Village Guitar & Amp, 432 20th St. W.

Wayne Bargen McNally Robinson, 3130 Eighth St. E.

Leah and Harrison Capitol Music Club, 244 First Ave. N.

Danko Jones w/ The Lazys O’Brians Event Centre, 241 Second Ave. S.

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

Close Talker w/ Nature Of Amigos Cantina, 806 Dufferin Ave.

Thurs., April 9 An Evening with Del Barber The Refinery, 609 Dufferin Ave.

Classy Chassys w/ Good Enough, Filthy GL & Anna the Animal, and Me the Guts Vangelis Tavern, 801 Broadway Ave.

Brewster and The Roosters Crackers Restaurant & Lounge, 1-227 Pinehouse Dr.

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

Apollo Cruz Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave.

Sun., April 12

Fiddle Series: The Rural Roots Trio: JJ Guy, Lucas Welsh and Cathy Sproule The Bassment, 204 Fourth Ave. N.

Acoustic Jam Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave. Randy Bachman Dakota Dunes Casino, 204 Dakota Dunes Way, Whitecap

Scenic Route to Alaska w/ Cameron Scott Fraser Vangelis Tavern, 801 Broadway Ave.

Me & The Mrs. College Park Covenant Church, 909 Acadia Dr.

High Kicks w/ The Mohrs Capitol Music Club, 244 First Ave. N.

Mon., April 13

Fri., April 10 Eric Church w/ Brothers Osbourne SaskTel Centre, 3515 Thatcher Ave. Piano Friday: Martin Janovsky Jazz Singer Series: Andrea Menard The Bassment, 204 Fourth Ave. N. Jett Run Army & Navy Club, 359 First Ave. N.

Country music artist Eric Church performs Friday at SaskTel Centre. The Rhythmaires Fairfield Senior Citizens’ Centre, 103 Fairmont Ct. Old Towns w/ Dagan Harding and Swayze Vangelis Tavern, 801 Broadway Ave.

Katie Miller McNally Robinson, 3130 Eighth St. E.

MCcuaig w/ Cowpuncher and The Blue Mules Capitol Music Club, 244 First Ave. N.

Footloose Toon Town Tavern, 3330 Fairlight Dr.

Close Talker Village Guitar & Amp, 432 20th St. W.

Nightside District Piggy’s Pub and Grill, 1403 Idylwyld Dr. N. Potter’s Clay Quartet Cornerstone Mennonnite Church, 315 Lenore Dr. Sat., April 11 Piano Saturdays: Neil Currie Jazz Travellers Series: Tunnel Six The Bassment, 204 Fourth Ave. N.

The Morning After Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave. Dave Hause w/ Kalle Mattson Amigos Cantina, 806 Dufferin Ave. Tues., April 14 The Morning After Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave. Caribou w/ Egyptrixx O’Brians Event Centre, 241 Second Ave. S.

ART

Mendel Art Gallery Until June 7 at 950 Spadina Cres. E. Spring exhibitions:

The Fifth World with works by indigenous artists; School Art; and the RBC Artists by Artists mentorship exhibition, Time and Water, with works by Dee Gibson and mentor Terry Billings. Artwork by Grades Seven and Eight students from St. Anne School in the auditorium until April 19. Check out the closing sale in the Gallery Shop. The gallery will be closed June 8. The Gallery at Frances Morrison Central Library Until April 9 at 311 23rd St. E. Pick Up Sticks and Storybooks by Bonnie Conly. Gordon Snelgrove Gallery Until April 10 in Room 191 of the University of Saskatchewan’s Murray building. Collective, a University of Saskatchewan Advanced Photography Exhibition. Reception April 10, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Bridge City Artists April 10, 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.; April 11, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; April 12, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., at Albert Community Centre. The group’s annual exhibition and sale of recent works. Wheelchair accessible. Affinity Gallery Until April 11 at 813 Broadway Ave. Cynefin. An exhibition of print- and video-based installation by Rowan Pantel. Hues Art Supply Until April 30 at 1818 Lorne Ave. Painted Knots by Marvin Swartz. Reception April 11. Mayfair Artists’ Art Show and Sale April 11-12, 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., at Mayfair United Church, 902 33rd St. W. Original works, refreshments and door prizes. Centre East Galleries Until April 12 at The Centre. Display by the Scale Modellers Association if Saskatoon in the Royal, Jade, Amber, Sienna and Crimson Galleries; and a display by the Saskatoon Public Schools in the Magenta and Indigo Galleries. Humboldt and District Gallery Until April 23 at 601 Main St., Humboldt. Garden Immaculate by Linsday Arnold. An OSAC touring exhibit of ink and watercolour works. Ethereal, a local

perspective exhibit by Sharon Eisbrenner, runs until June 27. SCYAP Art Gallery Until April 17 at 253 Third Ave. S. First solo show by Trevor Martin. Reception April 11, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Eye Gallery Until May 9 at 117-1132 College Dr. My Point of View, a student art exhibition by artists from Kindergarten to University level. Opening reception April 23, 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. St. Thomas More Gallery Until April 25 at 1437 College Dr. Collective Observation, the 10th annual USCAD Instructors’ and Certificate Students’ exhibition. AKA Artist Run Until April 25 at 424 20th St. W. Interior Latex Eggshell by Robert Taite. Paved Arts Until April 25 at 424 20th St. W. Video Terrarium by Allison Moore. A collection of panoramic video landscapes over multiple screens. The Gallery at Art Placement Until April 30 at 228 Third Ave. S. Towards the Strawberry Hills by Clint Hunker. Station Arts Centre, Rosthern Until April 30 at 701 Railway Ave., Rosthern. Works from the Young Artist Program. Art in the Centre Through April at Parkridge Centre, 110 Gropper Crew. Work by the Saskatoon Quilt Guild. Western Development Museum Through April 2015 at 2610 Lorne Ave. Big Bert Travelling Exhibit. In partnership with the Royal Saskatchewan Museum. A 92 million-year-old crocodile skeleton brought back to life through 3D imaging. Calories Bakery & Restaurant Until May 2 at 721 Broadway Ave. Posies & Places, new work by Cindy Hergott-Pellerin. Handmade House Showcase Until May 30 at 710 Broadway Ave. Prairie Elemental, a show of fibre art by Cindy Hoppe. Events continued on Page 14

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33 Boston Garden legend 34 Walrus mustache feature

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FA M I LY

Alphabet Soup in Motion Wednesdays until April 29, 9:30 p.m. to 11:30 a.m., at Albert Community Centre, 610 Clarence Ave. No session April 8. Presented by Conexus Credit Union. A free Family program for parents with preschoolers. Stories, active rhymes and family games. Snacks and parent discussion follow. Pre-registration required as space is limited. Register at READSaskatoon. com or 306-652-5448. 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. Stay and Play Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., 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. Saskatoon Strong Mom & Baby Fitness April 8, 2 p.m. A mom and baby indoor exercise class. All fitness levels are welcome. Registration and information at saskatoonstrongmoms@gmail.com or fb.com/SaskatoonStrongMoms. 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. 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. 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. Children’s Play Centre Daily at Lawson Heights Mall. A

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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.

fun, safe, environment for preschool children to play. Please note this is an unsupervised play area, and adults must stay with and supervise children at all times. Scooters Indoor Playgroup Thursdays, 9:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., through May, at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1636 Acadia Dr. Parent-supervised playgroup for kids up to age five. A bounce house and toys for kids, designated infant play area, coffee/ tea for parents. Registration on arrival. Information at scooters@ebap.ca or their Facebook page.

Zoo Run April 19, 9 p.m., at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo. Their annual 5km fun run or 2.5km walk along the roadways and trails of the forestry farm. With refreshments, cookies and prizes after the run. Entry deadline is April 13. Information at 306-975-3042, zoosociety@ sasktel.net, saskatoonzoosociety.ca. Funds raised support the Zoo Club program.

Pop In & Play Thursdays until May 21, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at Erindale Alliance Church, 310 Perehudoff Cres. For children and their parents. Monthly themes, learning centres, snacks and occasional speakers. Information at office@erindalealliance.ca. 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. Movies for Mommies Thursdays, 1 p.m., at Rainbow Cinemas in The Centre. An infant-friendly environment with reduced sound, change tables, bottle warming and stroller parking. Shop ‘n Stroll Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., meet in front of Customer Service at The Mall at Lawson Heights. Classes consist of power-walking, body-sculpting moves using exercise tubing and a socializing for parents and ba-

Attend the Saskatoon Regional Science Fair on Friday, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at the University of Saskatchewn Education Building. Students from Grades 6 to 12 present their scientific achievements while competing for cash prizes. BRIDGES PHOTO BY MICHELLE BERG bies. Preregister at runnersandbootiesfitness.com. No classes on stat holidays. Saskatoon Regional Science Fair April 10, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at the U of S Education Building. Students from Grades Six to 12 present their scientific achievements while competing for cash prizes. Baby Talk at SPL Fridays, 10:30 a.m., at Alice Turner Branch; Mondays, 10:30 a.m., at Carlyle King Branch and JS Wood Branch; and Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m., at Cliff Wright Branch. Half-hour singing and rhymes, then mingle with other parents. 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, selfawareness and inner fulfillment. Physically helps with balance, strength, flexibility, coordina-

tion 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, 306-361-8852. Easter Break Programs Until April 12, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at Meewasin Valley Centre, 402 Third Ave. S. Paper making, simple book and story making, yarn and button crafts. Drop-in crafts for all ages. 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 Free Family Fun Sundays, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at the Mendel Art Gallery, 950 Spadina Cres. E. For ages four to 12, accompanied by an adult. Artmaking activities led by gallery artists. Supplies are provided. 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. 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.

Playgroup Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at Grace-Westminster United Church. Hosted by Prairie Hearts Learning Community, a group of families inspired by Waldorf philosophies. Programming is aimed at children ages two to five, but all ages are welcome. 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 306-955-1477. 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.

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# SPECIAL EVENTS

Galliard Foundation. Featuring local musicians performing music they love. Admission by donation.

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 306-384-6262, skfarm@ sasktel.net.

Tonight It’s Poetry April 12, 7:30 p.m., at The Woods Ale House, 148 Second Ave. N. Last Chance Slam featuring Ulysses Knope. Suicide Girls Blackheart Burlesque April 12, 8 p.m., at Louis’ Pub, 93 Campus Dr. Pop culture references and a high energy indie soundtrack. With performances in tribute to Star Wars, Orange is the New Black, Donnie Darko and A Clockwork Orange. A 19+ event. Tickets at ticketfly.com.

Bargain Basement Store Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Church, 454 Egbert Ave. Clothing for babies, children, men and women, and jewelry. Funds raised support the Lighthouse project. Mayfair Carpet Bowling Wednesdays, 1:15 p.m., at Mayfair United Church. Beginners and experienced players are welcome. For information call 306-651-2151. Chamber Music Concert April 8, 7:30 p.m., at Quance Theatre in the U of S Education Building. Works by Hovhaness, Mozart, Marcello, Saint-Saëns, Rachmaninov, Beethoven and Evans. Admission by donation. 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. The Brain and the Body: Making Connections in Understanding Contemporary Movement Thursdays until May 21, 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., at Free Flow Dance Centre, 224 25th St. W. Produced by the Free Flow Dance Theatre Company. Free community dance workshops for ages 17 and up. Instructors are Graham McKelvie and Jackie Latendresse. Dancers and creative movers are invited to attend any or all of the workshops. Information at freeflowdance@ hotmail.com. Gerry Dee Live April 10, 7:30 p.m., at TCU Place. The Canadian stand-up comedian performs. Tickets at 306-975-7799, tcutickets.ca. SIFC Dances Thursdays, 7 p.m., in room 13

Canadian stand-up comedian Gerry Dee performs Friday at TCU Place. at Albert Community Centre, 610 Clarence Ave. S. Saskatoon International Folkdance Club. Learn dances from many countries around the world. First night is free. Visit sifc.awardspace.com. 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. The take donations of clothing, footwear, accessories and toys. Information at 306-222-8737. Memory Writers Second Saturday of each month from September to June, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Edwards Centre, 333 Fourth Ave. N. Record and share the events and memories of your life in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Information at 306-343-0256 or 306-382-2446. Women of Broadway April 11, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., at Louis’ Pub, 93 Campus Dr. A celebration of the female performers who have made Broadway history. Featuring Lauren Allen and Alyssa Billingsley paying tribute to Angela Lansbury,

Idina Menzel and Lea Salonga. Tickets at ticketfly.com or at the door. Autism Awareness Day at Lawson Heights Mall April 11, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Lawson Heights Mall food court. Play Minute to Win It games, win prizes, and learn about autism. Annual Ye Olde Fashioned Bean Supper and Silent Auction April 11, 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at St. Thomas Wesley United Church. Auction items include merchandise, collectibles, gift certificates, and food and service vouchers. With an ice cream dessert bar. Tickets at the door. Wheelchair accessible. Country Gospel Breakfast Buffet and Concert April 11, 9 a.m., at Smileys Buffet, 702 Circle Dr. E. Presented by Country Gospel Music Association. Featuring Prairie Light and Claire Schira. Ticket information at 306-242-7431, 306-2298600. Modern Woman Show and Exhibition April 11-12 at Prairieland Park. A trade show for women with

food, fashion, entertainment, cosmetics and travel. Featuring Jillian Harris. Tickets at modernwomansaskatoon.com or at the door. Gypsy Dreams April 12, 2:30 p.m., at Convocation Hall at the U of S. Elixir Ensemble performs. Featuring works by Beethoven, Brahms and Currie. Tickets at picatic. com, elixirensemble.com or McNally Robinson. Savitt and Reed: Better Dead Than Red Comedy Dinner April 12, 6 p.m. dinner, 8 p.m. show, at The Sutherland Bar, 810 Central Ave. Steak dinner and a comedy show featuring comedian Tommy Savitt and Dez Reed. Tickets at 306-2617011. SJO with Denzal Sinclaire April 12, 7:30 p.m., at Broadway Theatre. The Saskatoon Jazz Orchestra performs. Featuring vocalist Denzal Sinclaire. With classical and contemporary jazz compositions. Tickets at 306652-6556, broadwaytheatre.ca. Classical Variety Night April 12, 7:30 p.m., at Grosvenor United Church. Hosted by the

leen Lohrenz Gable. Works by Debussy, Duparc, Chausson, Granados, Grieg, Strauss and Larsen. Tickets at picatic.com, 306-716-6982. Saskatoon Oldtimers Association Meetings They meet May to September at the Log Cabin on the Exhibition Grounds, and October to April at Parkville Manor. Information about the social group at 306382-4915, 306-373-1861. Book Signing at McNally Regular book signings at McNally Robinson, 3130 Eighth St. E. For schedule and information visit mcnallyrobinson.com/saskatoon_events.

Off-Broadway Farmers’ Market, 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.

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.

Day of Social Media April 14, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the Women Entrepreneurs Office, 108-502 Cope Way. A hands-on day of social media learning. Learn the basics as well as Twitter and LinkedIn for business. Bring a SmartPhone or wireless device with internet access. Tickets at picatic.com.

The Wife of Bath Meets Brian’s Mom April 9, 4 p.m., at Greystone Theatre in the U of S John Mitchell Building. The much-anticipated new work by Geoffrey Chaucer, the Tales of Canterbury, is offered in celebration of the assumption of the reins of kingship by Richard II on May 3, 1389. With a multi-media extravaganza presented by U of S students.

Adult Canvas Painting Class April 14, 1 p.m., at Wet Paint Pottery, 3110 Eighth St. E. For ages 16 and up. A step-by-step class in acrylic painting. The project is country bouquet. Register at 306-373-3219. Cued Old Time Dancing Second and fourth Tuesday of the month, through April, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., at GraceWestminster United Church, 505 10th St. E. Hosted by Saskatoon Pattern Dance Club. Easier dances for the first hour. Call 306-374-9383 or 306-3825107. LOOP in Concert April 14, 7:30 p.m., at Convocation Hall at the U of S. Presented by Little Opera on the Prairie. An evening of song with sopranos Laurien Gibson, Anastasia Winterhalt and pianist Kath-

# THEATRE

The No-No’s April 10, 9:30 p.m., at Le Relais, 308 Fourth Ave. N. The improv comedy troupe performs. Admission at the door. Magical Munsch! Until April 12 at The Refinery, 609 Dufferin Ave. Presented by Wide Open Children’s Theatre. Six stories by Robert Munsch, adapted by Wide Open for hand puppets. Featuring We Share Everything, I have to Go, Aaron’s Hair, Show and Tell, and Pigs. Tickets at 306-653-5191. Event listings are a free, community service offered by Bridges. Listings will be printed if space permits. Submission deadline is two weeks before the event date.

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DANDELION CONTROL

How to tame spring’s first and unwanted blooms By Erl Svendsen Before you know it, the first spring flowers will be shining forth. No, not spring Adonis, Kaufman tulips or forsythia. I’m thinking of the bright yellow, ubiquitous dandelion (Taraxacum officinale), the bane of city parks, ditches and many lawns. While they are considered a weed in many places and generally hated by homeowners everywhere, they do have a good side. Dandelions are a food source (nectar, pollen and leaves) for many insects, and are especially important for early foragers. The leaves — high in vitamins A and C and with more iron and calcium then spinach — can be eaten raw in salads or cooked. The flowers are an essential ingredient in dandelion wine, although they are used primarily to add flavour and colour rather than as a sugar source for fermentation yeast. The roots can be roasted and ground to be used as a coffee substitute. And finally, the ‘officinale’ part of its Latin name refers to its century’s old and continuing use as a medicinal plant. Like many weeds, dandelions are opportunists. The plants establish fastest where there is low competition (weak lawns) and on disturbed (gardens) or bare soil. And they attack on masse. Each seed head produces between 50 and 150 seeds, with each plant capable of producing up to 5,000 seeds per season. The seeds themselves can lie dormant for several years, waiting for opportunity to knock. Understanding dandelion biology provides some clues on how to hold it in check. Start with prevention by keeping your lawn healthy with proper maintenance (fertilizer, water, mowing) to reduce opportunities for establishment. Be vigilant: root out early invaders and established plants. Get the entire taproot by digging down with a trowel or use a dandelion removal tool (various options are available). Broken-off roots will re-sprout like the mythical many-headed hydra in short order. Prevent dandelion seed germination

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The name dandelion is derived from one of its French names, dent-de-lion, meaning lion’s tooth in reference to the toothy leaf margins. The earliest of spring flowers (if you can call them that) is the dandelion. PHOTO COURTESY STEFFEN BANHARDT

by applying corn gluten to your lawn. Corn gluten, an organic weed control option, inhibits seedling root formation. Apply in early spring, coinciding with the peak of dandelion flowering. Besides acting as a pre-emergent herbicide, corn gluten breaks down into an organic nitrogen source over a few weeks. If planning to reseed areas of your lawn after a difficult winter or to cover up dog piddle spots, do not apply corn gluten six weeks before or two weeks after topdressing. If your dandelions are out of control and digging them up stopped

being an option, there is the chemical route. (Note: always follow label instructions and wear recommended protective clothing when applying.) The most common lawn weed killer is a cocktail of 2 4-D, mecoprop and dicamba (Killex, Weedout, Weedex, Smartones and Clearchoice). It kills many broadleaf weeds but grass is unharmed. 2 4-D is the only chemical found in the Weedex dandelion bar and stick but no mixing or spraying is required. Glyphosate (like Roundup), if applied carefully with a spray-bottle to individual dandelions, will kill

them usually with one application. Expect some collateral damage to your lawn, but these areas should fill in quickly with proper lawn care and maintenance. Horticultural-strength acetic acid is applied similarly with a spray bottle with similar incidental lawn damage. Soon, a biological dandelion control product will be available for homeowners, turf growers and golf courses. Dr. Karen Bailey and her associates at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada discovered a fungus (Phoma macrostoma) in 1985 that attacked

dandelions and thistles. After years of research and developing a shelf-stable granular formulation, a commercial partner (Scott Co.) licensed the technology and recently registered three products. This column is provided courtesy of the Saskatchewan Perennial Society (www.saskperennial.ca; hortscene@yahoo.com). Check out our bulletin board or calendar for several upcoming garden information sessions and other horticulture events in April.

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sor organizations develop or expand to add value to agricultural products. Oatdeal is in all 250 Co-op stores across If you’ve ever wished you could take your Western Canada. “It’s huge for a new product and for a new morning oatmeal to go, you’re in luck. The maker of a new smoothie mix made company,” says Barreras. In addition to the smoothie mixes, he also from Saskatchewan oats hopes to become launched Oatffee, which he claims is the Canada’s signature drink. When George Barreras moved here from world’s first healthy coffee whitener made Colombia eight years ago, he was surprised from oats. “You drink coffee every day but do you that coffee, tea and hot chocolate are the main think about hot drink opwhat you use tions. for a whitener? Oat drinks You’re only addare common in ing colour and South America chemical.” but they’re a lot F l avo u re d of work to make creamers and — the oats have coffee whitento be boiled, ers are made then cooled and from hydrogeblended. nated oil and Barreras set a few unproabout to fill a nounceable ingap in the margredients. Oatfket two years fee contains ago by developskim milk powing Oatdeal, a der, oat flour, smoothie mix sugar and natumade from skim ral flavour. milk powder Oatdeal prodand Saskatchucts are gluten ewan oats. free but can’t be He worked labelled thus. with the Sas- Oatdeal smoothie mix comes in three flavours. The oats are katchewan Food Industry Development Centre (Food certified gluten free but unfortunately CanaCentre) to make the drink easy to prepare; dian labelling restricts any oat products from Oatdeal was launched a few months ago in being labelled gluten free. That hasn’t hurt vanilla, chocolate and cinnamon flavours. All sales though. “The fact that it’s local has helped me a lot. contain skim milk powder and oat flour, but People like the idea that it’s a local product there’s also a milk-free cinnamon flavour. “I really want to turn this into an original and that it’s original,” says Barreras. “I want people that come to Saskatchewan Canadian winter drink,” he says, adding that quality is important for him — all the ingredi- to say ‘It was cold, but those guys have a really nice winter drink.’ And I want that to be (my ents are natural. It’s simple to make — just add ¾ cup of boil- drink); an original Canadian drink.” ing water to 3 tbsp. of the mix, then blend. Oatdeal is available at Co-op in Saskatoon The drink can be served cold too, and tastes even better with a handful of strawberries, a and Regina, SaskMade MarketPlace and spoonful of almond butter or spinach thrown Your Independent Grocer in Saskatoon. Visit into the mix. I found the mix to be quite sweet oatdeal.com to order online. In May, Berreras and his team will be doing sampling sessions so doubled the amount of water. A grant from the Saskatchewan Agri-Value at Regina Co-op Marketplace stores. Initiative (SAVI) two years ago gave the proj- jksharp@thestarphoenix.com ect a kick start. SAVI helps producer/proces- Twitter.com/JennKSharp

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Fashion Show hosted by CTV Saskatoon news anchor Chantel Huber, 10 local boutiques, DJ Kush on Saturday April 11th.

presented by International Furniture Wholesalers. The Love It or List It Vancouver host will be spending the afternoon at Modern Woman Show & Expo on Sunday April 12th.