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few decades. When you are part of a sports department, you try not to be a cheerleader. Prediction: Riders win the Grey Cup. Fun: Sandy, Mary Lachapelle and I went last week to the Saskatoon Summer Players production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. I would recommend you see it between now and July 7. It was nice to see some familiar faces on stage.

Among those were: Matthew Olson, Les Lazaruk, Susan Kesler and James Hataley.

Fashion: Not mine, but in this edition. We are grateful for all those that participated. It starts with Courtney Bowman, who is our fashion editor.

We are lucky to have a photographer of the calibre of Tyler Harris and models from SHE. In this edition, the models are Holly and Veronica. We thank them both as well as the agency’s director, Mary Obrodovich. The hair was done by journeyman stylist Katja Dueck/ Kat's Mobile HAIRcare. Jennilee Cardinal-Schultz/Vamp Make-up did the makeup. The swimwear was provided courtesy of Change Lingerie in The Mall at Lawson Heights. Thanks to all.

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Why would you? There is a family area, and off in Editor the distance you can spot leather-skinned people that presumably are naked. (It is a bit pervy to bring binoculars to the beach, I have discovered.) Once a naked guy walked along the shore in the family area. He had no reason to be proud, if you know what I mean.

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With the boys leaving, think of the money Sandy and I will save? (On the other hand, think of the loneliness of watching NFL games without them.

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and particularly similar-sized cities. It’s not overreaching to be moving into the Mendel. In fact, comparing this space ennifer Lester and Erica Bird can’t to the Science Centre in Regina, their wait to make the Mendel Art Gallery floor space is 40,000 square feet. Regina building in Saskatoon the new home supports that, so it’s not hard to believe of the Children’s Discovery Museum. The that Saskatoon would support this.” two museum board members, business What exactly is a children’s museum? professionals and moms say it is the next “It’s social, it’s arts, it’s science. It’s big step for the museum and will change all-encompassing to really develop the the landscape of downtown. child. The key is that it’s through open“In 2008 we had a van and travelled ended play and exploration. It’s literally with exhibits in the summer. Then we were learning through play. Our programs and allowed to open up the museum in Market programming are all based on education.

Mall,” said Bird, who is board president.

They’re linked to the curriculum, and “It’s crazy to think that was four years there’s a strong education component to ago. And what started as a perfect concept things, but it’s all through play,” Lester space to show people what it was all about said.

– just to learn – became such a successful Different exhibits at Market Mall right location. It’s so well supported by the now include the Muddy Paws Animal community and we have 11,000-plus Clinic, the North Woods Campsite, the visitors every year.”

Performance Arts Stage, and the Arts and The Children’s Discovery Museum, Crafts Room. Though the focus at the still located in Market Mall, covers about Market Mall location is on children aged 2,000 square feet. A move to the Mendel 10 and under, the plan is to encompass Art Gallery (once the gallery moves out) higher age groups when the museum will increase exhibit space by about 10,000 moves into the Mendel space. square feet. That space will be easy to fill, Through their own children, Bird and Bird said.

Lester have seen firsthand the impact a “It won’t be hard at all. We don’t really museum can have. see it as a scale-up from Market Mall,” “We’ve been to quite a lot of children’s said Bird. “Our business plan is based on museums, and we’ve travelled a lot all children’s museums all over the world, over Canada. It’s just so inspiring to see

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your kids engaged for hours and hours and hours,” said Bird. “Even at Market Mall, kids are there four hours and the parents are ‘Are you ready to go?’

“I think what’s especially inspiring – and you see this in children’s museums in the States as well – is they are very welcoming and accessible to all walks of life. So the groups of parents and children that you find there, it’s everybody. If our goal is to have a harmonious future together, it’s great to have all these youngsters together playing. There’s no stigma and it’s just wonderful.”

The business plan for the Children’s Discovery Museum’s move to downtown has received approval from city council. The plan is available at www. museumforkids.sk.ca. Projected annual operating costs for the non-profit museum are approximately $1 million. Half of this will be through a few specific revenue streams, such as admission fees. The other half would be acquired through public-funding streams, such as grants and corporate sponsorships.

“There’s work to do, but the city has always been supportive,” said Lester.

“That has never changed, and they seem to be as keen as we are to make this happen.

They’re doing their job as the City to make sure they are asking all the right questions and making sure all our ducks are in a

row before jumping ahead and signing the lease.

“Our business plan is based on children’s museums all over Canada and into the States. But we also know that as we fine-tune our plan and get an understanding of costs, things might change. At the heart of it, this is a public building. We’re offering public programming; we’re non-profit. If you’re a non-profit with public programming, there always tends to be some public support.”

Projected opening for the Children’s Discovery Museum at the new location is sometime in 2016, timing nicely with the redevelopment happening right now at the Kinsmen Park location.

“This will be a destination,” said Bird. “Much like the science centre is a destination in Regina, we want to be a place where families can go, learn, have fun and be engaged. We want to build something that children will remember their whole life.”

The next public event for the Children’s Discovery Museum is its Fifth Annual Discovery Dash at Rotary Park. For more information on the Children’s Discovery Museum on the Saskatchewan, visit www. museumforkids.sk.ca, go to its Facebook page or follow its Twitter handle — @ CDMuseum.

CELEBRATE CANADA HISTORY WEEK at the Saskatoon Western Development Museum where there is something going on every afternoon from 1:00 – 3:00 pm!

Sunday, June 30 1:00-3:00pm Watch a blacksmith demonstration Take a horse & wagon ride (weather permitting)

Monday, July 1 2:00pm Take a guided tour of Boomtown with one of our museum volunteers

Tuesday, July 2 Wednesday, July 3 Thursday, July 4 Friday, July 5 1:00-3:00pm 1:00-3:00pm 1:00-3:00pm 2:00pm Stories about Demonstrations Send a telegram Sing-a-long with Saskatchewan life with the Morse by the WDM the WDM Singers Telegraph Club Women’s in our Discovery Box 2:00pm Auxilliary Program A tour of July 5 & 12 the WDM’s Agricultural Exhibit Visit the BiG Model Railway

Regular Museum admission applies Saturday, July 6 1:00pm “From Train Set to Model Railroad” A special presentation about model railroading Kids can make a train craft.

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Tweeting during council meetings inappropriate, mayor says

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askatoon Mayor Don Atchison doesn’t think there is a place at city council meetings for social media.

Atchison said he is concerned about councillors tweeting during meetings.

“Quite frankly, I don’t approve of it at all,” the mayor said. “I believe when you are in council chambers everything is open to the public. If people want to send out tweets, we should put those messages up on screens so whatever is being tweeted back and forth can be seen by everyone.

“Council is an open forum and any dialogue should be seen or heard by the public. That is what council is all about.”

Darren Hill is one of the councillors who has tweeted during meetings, including last week’s.

“I find I can’t tweet very consistently and still do the work in council,” Hill said. “If you look at my tweets, they are usually a quick response to somebody that has commented on an item. So I am not relaying the council agenda.

It usually correcting or replying to somebody, that’s it.”

Atchison says interaction in chambers should be between councillors, the administration and

Darren Hill those there to ask questions.

“You are supposed to be dealing with those people not with your followers on Twitter,” the mayor said. “All I can tell you is when I am in council chambers I have to concentrate solely on the agenda and what’s happening. I don’t have time to be on Twitter. I am focused on every item on the agenda. And every item is important.

“If council is not an open forum, then say so. It is either one or the other.”

Hill disagrees.

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certainly not that of myself and many of my colleagues. I think what takes away the openness is when members of council and administration are whispering into another member’s ear. If you want to talk about taking away openness, I think they should be looking at stuff like that.”

Hill said three or four of his colleagues on council tweet or have tweeted from the chamber.

“No one is tweeting regularly and tweeting is an open form,” Hill said. “I don’t understand why he would think that is taking away from any openness.

Anybody in the world can see my tweets if they want.”

Atchison, who has a Twitter account, expressed concern that a person tweeting with a councillor could influence the councillor.

“Obviously he doesn’t quite understand how Twitter works,” Hill said. “I don’t know how anybody can influence me by tweeting to me. Again, it’s completely open for the whole world to see.”

Atchison says he wants the use of social media during council meetings examined as part of the City’s code of conduct.

Council approved last week having an independent commission to review, among other things, compensation and a code of conduct for councillors.

What’s happening with the hotel/condo project? uestion: I can’t believe I am the only one who would like to ask Mayor Atchison what is happening with the hotel/condo project in River Landing. Are there restrictions on the developer or can he take as long as he likes?

Mayor Atchison: First of all, your reader is not the only person asking that question. There are hundreds of people, if not more wanting to know.

I am told Victory Majors is working hard on their plan.

One thing for sure is when they get started on it, they don’t want to get halfway through it and fail. This project is one of those projects when they put the shovels in the ground, they want to start it and they want to complete the project. I think Ask the they will have a great project for us when it’s done.

When Mardele and I were driving on one of the tours (at the recent World Mayors’ Summit in Spain), they were talking about all the difficulties they have had in all these different cities with major projects. All of those projects have become world renown. I guess some of the ones that are the most controversial often become the most successful in the end.

Question: Why is the portrait of the

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When was the portrait last updated?

Mayor Atchison: Looking at that picture, I would say that it has probably been there since 1983 when the new chambers were first used.

Question: When will it be updated?

Mayor Atchison: That is a very good question. I don’t know what the protocol is. I don’t know if the picture stays or if you are able to change it as time goes on.

Question: I think the intersection at 33rd Street and Circle Drive is dangerous. When trying to make the left turn off of 33rd Street onto Circle Drive, it seems hard to see on-coming traffic because the intersection is lower than the on-coming traffic. Can this intersection be improved?

Mayor Mayor Atchison: Part of the problem there is the railway tracks. It would be a lot of money to reconfigure the railway line. If you look at that, there is a grade there right now that takes the tracks over 22nd Street. Dealing with the railways is not the easiest of situations.

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Students get chance to take flight F

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or a day, approximately 20 students from Confederation Park School got to spend their morning outside of the classroom, and up in the clouds.

Students are given the chance to go up with pilots in Saskatoon as a reward for tasks that vary from year to year. This year those with perfect attendance were the lucky recipients of a 15-minute flight with members of the Canadian Owners and Pilots Association (COPA). The COPA For Kids Aviation Program focuses on providing a motivational aviation experience for “junior aviators,” aged eight to 17.

“Ken Mossing, who organizes the pilots for this program is one of our Care and Share business partners, so our school has been linked with Ken and the folks at Performance Financial,” said Melinda Brown, community coordinator for Confederation Park School. “They do wonderful and amazing things for us all year long. This is one of the great things he organizes on the behalf of kids.

This provides kids with a really great opportunity to be able to fly. For some of them, it’s for the first time ever.”

Mossing is happy his company is on board.

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A student from Confederation Park School eagerly awaits his flight through COPA Fly for Kids Aviation Program (Photo by Joelle Tomlinson) “Their goal was to get a million kids in the air by the 100th anniversary of the Wright Brothers flight, and they exceeded that.

So we did it through that for a number of years, and then COPA came up with its own version.”

Pilots from the community can volunteer to be a part of a COPA For Kids Aviation event as long as they are COPA members and have their own plane. Last week, Mossing, Doug Tomlinson, Ken Guilker and Gord Sarty were the pilots volunteering their time.

Some students were nervous about their first flight. Upon getting into Tomlinson’s homebuilt airplane, Xandria Checkosis had

one serious question to ask him: “Where’s the barf bag?”

Brown has worked with the COPA For Kids Aviation Program for many years, and said it is a great incentive for the students.

“Attendance can be an issue for innercity schools such as Confederation Park.

We work really hard on trying to have programs like this that encourage our students to come to school every day and kudos to our parents too, who see that their kids are getting to school almost every day.

“Kids who had perfect (or nearly) attendance qualified for the program.”

As each airplane touched down and

parked, excited students came running out to tell their classmates about their experience. Some chattered about how they got to fly, while others marvelled at how different Saskatoon looks from 3,000 feet in the air.

“I just think it’s such a great opportunity and to have caring people in Saskatoon and the businesses and organizations that are willing to be a part of Care and Share and take on our community schools,” said Brown. “This helps kids who may not have the opportunity to participate in things like this. It’s pretty amazing.”

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Remembering Our Heroes

This year’s air show also salutes Korean War vets

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rian Swidrovich has seen a lot of veterans come and go as the volunteer director of the Canada Remembers Our Heroes Air Show in Saskatoon.

“A group of veterans approached Saskatchewan Place in 1995, and asked if we would help them coordinate some kind of tribute for the 50th anniversary of the end of World War II,” Swidrovich said. “And that’s where it started — May 7, 1995 was the date of the first show. The community response was pretty darn good.

“It was a terrible day, but we still had almost 20,000 people come out to watch the aerial activities and salute the veterans.

The veterans were so impressed, we thought maybe there’s more to this than just an air show. We decided to try and do something every year for the veterans. It’s stayed true to that theme right from day one.”

After a few years at Saskatchewan Place, the show was moved to the Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport. But amidst roadblocks such as runway reconstruction and poor weather, two years ago the air show was in danger of being cancelled for good.

“It got saved at the last minute. Our last actual show at the airport was in 2007. In 2009, we got totally rained out. In 2010, there wasn’t a show and we didn’t want it to end like that,” Swidrovich said. “It was a bad taste in everyone’s mouths. The veterans were certainly disappointed. But we had lost access to the airport as of then.

So the Auto Clearing Motor Speedway folks offered their racetrack for rent if we could figure out a way to do a show there.”

It was no easy feat, but Swidrovich and the numerous air-show volunteers (a lengthy list that includes the Department of Highways, the Saskatoon Police Service, the Saskatoon Fire and Protective Services and the Saskatoon Airport Authority, among others) managed to pull off an air show beside a major highway — the first show of its kind in Canada.

“There were a lot of logistics that no other show in North America had, because I tried to find if there was another air show at another racetrack to model this after,”

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Brian Swidrovich has been with the Canada Remembers air show from the beginning (Photo by Joelle Tomlinson) said Swidrovich with a laugh. “It was by guess and by golly right off the bat, but it worked. And it was still approved to continue again in 2012 because it’s a community event and it’s not entirely based on financial reasons. It never has been.”

This year marks the 60th anniversary of the end of the Korean War, commonly referred to as “the forgotten war” or “The Unknown War.” What many don’t realize, according to Swidrovich, is that upwards of 29,000 Canadians volunteered to fight in the Korean War. More than 500 of them died in the conflict.

“Our history plays such a role in who we are as a country, as a people. World War I and World War II are deemed the Great Wars because so many people were involved, and this overshadows other conflicts around the world like the Korean War in the ’50s,” said Swidrovich.

“There are a number of Korea veterans in Saskatchewan, so this year we’re not taking the limelight away from our World War II veterans that are still with us. But we’re going to shine a little extra light on the Korean War veterans, who for a long time fought ‘the forgotten war.’

“Well, we’re not going to forget them this year.”

The Canada Remembers Our Heroes Air Show’s third year at the Auto Clearing Motor Speedway takes place on July 6 and 7. The Snowbirds squadron will be there, along with other crowd favourites like the Royal Canadian Air Force CF-18 Hornet demonstration team, and army, navy and helicopter displays. This will be the first year there will be no American involvement. Swidrovich said this was a decision made by the organizing committee in response to the drastic budget cuts of the United States military.

“We made a conscious decision last year not to invite any United States military.

We could see it coming and we knew their resources were already stretched to a point where the chances were they would have said no anyway. For the 15 years prior, we had incredible United States military participation though,” he said. “They loved coming to Saskatoon; they made a point of coming here because of what the event meant. We honour Canadian and United States veterans, as well as veterans from around the world.”

If you haven’t been to an air show in Saskatoon, make 2013 your year, said Swidrovich, who recalls a time when the air show’s Parade of Heroes included more than 50 veterans walking proud.

Now, most veterans are physically unable to participate. They watch with their families, except for those who will march “come hell or high water,” he said.

“Over the years we’ve seen so many great guys pass away,” said Swidrovich.

“It’s a fact of life, but they were true heroes so what can you do, other than honour them?

“There are many people who have never been to the air show. But there are a lot of people who have never been to Mendel (Art Gallery) or the Jazz Festival. My comment would be: don’t take things for granted all the time or assume it’s going to be around next year.

And if you’ve never seen the Snowbirds perform, my goodness, it’s a $10 ticket and it’s spectacular. It’s a true community project. But every year truly could be its last year.”

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fter all this rain, mud and had to make a mark on the inside to everything else that goes with identify them. Or we could take a pair being wet, I’ve come to rea scissors and make them like cowboys appreciate good old rubber boots. boots.

As a kid, I loved my rubber I spent most of last boots. They made me feel month on my home reserve, like I could walk anywhere where it rained almost without my feet getting wet. every day. And this was Back in my younger days, not a sprinkle. It rained all rubber boots came in one day and night, with only colour — black with red toes short breaks between. This and heels. Today, they come is in the northern part of in all colours. Many don’t Alberta, so the flooding even look like rubber boots. wasn’t as nearly as bad as Some are fancy enough to the south. The real problem wear to almost any event. for us was the mud. There Because our rubber boots all are no sidewalks on my Columnist looked alike back then, we reserve and the driveways

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A new health centre recently homed on my reserve. People were invited for the opening ceremony. Many people from the community came. It was raining, so everyone was wearing rubber boots.

Among those in attendance were government dignitaries. It looked out of place to see all these business suits with rubber boots. At least they found out the reality of life on a First Nation.

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Burton Cummingsto perform at Ex Ned Powers Saskatoon Express

touring now, including some dates in the eastern United States in mid-July. For all of us, I think the timing is right,” said arl Schlosser has struck it rich Schlosser, who is director of events for when it came to filling his Prairieland.

Saskatoon Prairieland Exhibition’s Cummings had big hits with American shopping list.

Woman and These Eyes while with the Burton Cummings, once a member of Guess Who. Later, as a solo artist, he the famed Guess Who and a Canadian scored with Stand Tall, My Own Way To rock and roll legend, will bring his band Rock and You Saved My Soul. to the Exhibition grandstand on Saturday, Schlosser is satisfied with the diverse Aug. 10. It’s a performance which is free with the purchase of a general admission appeal of the talent acquired for the five musical nights in front of the main ticket. grandstand.

“I’ve been trying to get Burton for some years now. Most of the time he There will be country music on Aug, 6 didn’t make himself available for summer with Big and Rich. The recent song That’s time dates. He’s doing more summer Why I Pray was nominated as duo video

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Will Joni Mitchell’s legacy be cast in iron?

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s it Joni Mitchell who wants the public and Museum, and Jackson’s International to finance a large closet to house her Rock-a-Billy Museum. These facilities graduation gown and memorabilia? Or incorporate the histories and artifacts of a is it her local fans? multitude of famous artists.

I like and have bought Joni’s music.

Added to the state’s tourist attractions I am of her generation. Clearly, she is is The Great Smokey Mountains National a prominent and successful Canadian Park, the Appalachian Trail, the aquarium songwriter, poet, singer, musician and in Chattanooga and the Sunsphere in artist, and highly regarded in the music Knoxville and Dollywood. Tourists go for world. She doesn’t appear the whole experience, not just one to be vain and seems to live attraction. And the American intera fairly low-key life when state roadways make access easy. not performing. From all Is a Joni Mitchell museum a big reports, she is currently enough attraction to generate suffifocused on painting and decient revenue to financially support veloping this creative vent. even the operating costs of a site?

She is a talented, multiPerhaps I’m getting ahead faceted artist and deserves of myself. The first discussion to be acknowledged and should be whether we as a comrespected for her work. munity want to recognize former But she is not iconic in or current citizens for their great Columnist the sense of Elvis Presley, achievements covering all genres.

Buddy Holly or John LenIs there enough interest within and non. Decades after her death, will people outside the city to make a Saskatoon hall still be singing her songs or hopping and of fame financially feasable? Clearly, we bopping to them? Regardless of your field cannot build a site for every one of Saskaof endeavour, most careers have a shelf toon’s great alumni. But should we have a life. Very few have it extended past the hall of fame for Saskatoon greats? generation in which they excelled.

Failing that, if the Remai Art Gallery of A good example is Presley, the King of Saskatchewan with its Picasso linocuts is Rock and Roll. He has been dead for alto be a main tourist attraction in the city, most 36 years, yet his fame and music live doesn’t it stand to reason that additional on. Go to any dance today and you will features in the building might add to its hear a couple of Elvis tunes played. There viability? If the question is “how do we are still Elvis impersonators making a honour Saskatoon’s Joni Mitchel without living portraying this legend. His music is bankrupting the city?” would the obvious still being remastered and sold worldwide. answer be to incorporate the display in a He was and is revered by every famous room at the new gallery. One less boardmusician and musical group from Chuck room or a smaller foyer might solve the Berry to the Beatles. problem.

Presley’s mansion, Graceland, is But the new chief executive officer of located in Memphis, Tennessee, with a the Mendel Art Gallery, Gregory Burke, population base about three times larger is lukewarm on that idea. According to rethan that of Saskatoon. It attracts hundreds ports, Burke says he is still in the process of thousands of visitors annually. It is pri- of developing the new gallery’s acquisivately owned by his heir and managed by tion policy and isn’t sure whether the an entertainment corporation that knows Mitchell collection is something he would how to market Elvisland. It is not publicly be interested in purchasing. (Strange, I financed. But without the other attractions had the impression the collection was to in Tennessee, could Graceland stand on its be donated.) Let’s hope there is more than own as a viable attraction? one person participating in that policy Tennessee is the 17th most populous development and deciding on acquisitions. state in the United States. It is renowned Joni Mitchell’s legacy is her music for its long history in development of and art. Her legacy will survive with or popular music, including rock and roll, without a building to house mementos of country, gospel, blues and rockabilly. It her rise to fame. If the new gallery can’t shaped rock and roll in the 1950s, and accommodate a display of her collection, besides Elvis, it kick-started other musical then a fan with deep pockets had better giants like Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, step forward.

Roy Orbison, and Carl Perkins.

Otherwise, in recognition of her acFrom the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville complishments, she and/or her fans may to Beale Street in Memphis (the birthplace have to settle for joining Gabriel Dumont, of the blues), tourists flock to Tennessee, Denny Carr, Ray Hnatyshyn and Gordie a music mecca. Tourists don’t come for Howe and be cast in iron for display on one particular venue, they come to see the riverbank or elsewhere in the city. the Memphis Rock N’ Soul Museum, the Nashville Country Music Hall of Fame ehnatyshyn@gmail.com

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Burton Cummings will be on stage at the Ex grandstand on Aug. 10 (Wiki photo) of the year at the MuchMusic awards.

Faber Drive, led by singer Dave Faber, is a four-piece Canadian pop punk band from British Columbia that will play Aug. 7. The Offspring is a California-based band credited with taking punk music into the mainstream, as early as 1992. Dexter Holland leads them onstage on Aug. 8.

Great Big Sea is one of Newfoundland’s outstanding musical exports, famed for a mix of folk, rock and sea shanties. They are stopping at the Ex on Aug. 9 as part of their 20th anniversary tour.

Away from the grandstand, Schlosser

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The Super Dogs will be back again.

“I’d have a revolt on my hands if I didn’t bring them back.”

The Exhibition runs from Aug. 6-11.

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Calamity brings out the best in people

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s flood waters ravaged Alberta, cynical reaction to such a tragic circuma heartwarming but predictable stance, a recent National Post column outpouring of charity and strength- by Father Raymond J. de Souza — It’s a ening sentiments flowed back into the flood. That’s all. — soothed some of my province with equal power and ferocity. self-reproach.

The waters receded, revealing a cold In his column, Father de Souza said mess of property damage and even loss of “Many Canadians are treating Calgary’s life, albeit minimal given the size of this flooding as if it were an epic test of the first-world disaster. Calgary local character. ... Calamities Mayor Naheed Nenshi, one — whether acts of men or acts of the most proficient politiof God — are routinely treated cal communicators in Canada, as harbingers of Something quelled panic and bolstered Greater.” spirits with talk of “corners The Father is right, isn’t turned” and a Calgary Stamhe? Whether it’s our collective pede that was going ahead, propensity for trying to find a “come hell or high water.” greater meaning in tragedy, or For those who lost homes, just for straight-up melodrama, possessions and the infrastruccalamity does tend to bring out ture that comprised their daily deep thoughts in all of us. lives, we feel empathy and Columnist Climate change and anticompassion.

Albertan philosophers blamed Throughout the trauma and the drama, the flooding on, well, climate change and however, I couldn’t help but once again Alberta.

The rest of the country sent warm reflect upon how fortunate we are, even and fuzzies in droves — Calgary Strong in the direst of circumstances, to live in — while passionately commenting on the one of the greatest countries in the world. character of Alberta residents as unique, Alberta could be considered one of the hearty, somehow especially equipped for greatest provinces in Canada. So if one dealing with this disaster. While their charhas to endure a disaster, Alberta isn’t the worst place in the world to have to do so. acter is certainly commendable, as Father People were shuttled to safety rapidly and de Souza points out: “If the South Sasefficiently. Even the fate of animals in the katchewan River overflowed in Saskatoon, Calgary Zoo was high up on political and I would expect the same response there.”

My favourite line from Father de media agendas.

Souza’s column (and maybe one of my I’ll save the lecture on what the same circumstances would have been like in an all-time favourite quotes, period) is: “It is a praiseworthy thing to provide succor to underdeveloped country — places where we often hear devastating stories of natural the afflicted, but it is also the normal human response we expect in an adequately disasters, but they don’t really register, civilized culture.” because they’re far away.

Feeling somewhat guilty for such a For ever and ever. Amen.

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he Saskatoon Zoo Foundation announced the launch of a capital campaign to raise $5 million for the construction of The Carnivore Trail at the zoo.

The planned facility will be the new home to the wolves, cougars, arctic foxes and wolverines. Included in the project is a glass viewing tunnel that will allow visitors to get up close to the wolves and the cougars. The tunnel will be divided by an Interpretive Centre which will enhance the viewing and educational experience.

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“This is our most ambitious fundraising campaign to date and we want to thank Cameco for providing marketing funding.”

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The final moments of Mum’s life

here’s always a last taboo and the family was able to surround her bed in society — something and say the Salve Regina, which had always that is generally not been her favourite prayer. spoken of, hinted at This was our first time or whispered about. ever at a deathbed watch, as it In today’s hyperwere. For reasons that are still revelatory world, it’s unclear, the medical people hard to believe there were not too anxious to provide is something that is any explanations to us as to not spoken about. what was actually happening.

But perhaps “end This is probably because there of life” and what it are always uncertainties and entails is one of those surprises pertaining to death and things that still make dying. people uncomfortable As dark approached, Mum’s Columnist discussing. breathing became more tortured A couple of and noisy. Banned to the hallway months ago, our family was for a few minutes, SS50467.G01 Frank asked me what I called to come and be with thought was happening. I said, “Well, I may Shannon Frank’s mother because she was unwell and might die. When we arrived straight from the flight, she was unresponsive and perhaps semi-conscious. All the right things had been done — the Last Rites had been administered

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have read far too much fiction, but I think we are listening to what’s called the ‘death rattle.’” So, as embarrassing as it is to relate, there Frank and I were in the dim light of late day consulting Dr. Google on our electronic devices, looking for information on imminent signs of death.

I was more than aware of the irony of sitting beside the bedside of a 97-year-old woman whose father had collected the mid-wife with a horse and cart for her birth, while I’m struggling to understand her death on my iPad. Yet, Dr. Google was more forthcoming and comforting than the competent and caring people who were looking after Mum. I don’t think we can assume that any of us are ready for the last twilight hours before death comes. I think it would have been

enormously helpful if the staff had been more direct about what is the usual sequence of human dying. Once we had gained the basic information about what happens just before death, we were more at ease because we knew what to expect. It calmed and quieted us.

When Mum did slip away from her earthly life, it was very peaceful and could almost be described as serene. Her breathing became wispier and lighter and finally that trusty old heart just stopped — 11:25 p.m., April 25, 2013. Frank gently kissed her cheek, then knelt down and said a final prayer of farewell. There it was: one life, the circle now complete. Silently, we headed out into the night.

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I would urge you to get involved with volunteer organizations that do things you could become passionate about. If you like pets, joining a pet-rescue organization would be a good fit. Activities will provide you with opportunities to meet new people and start to feel better about yourself. It will only be a matter of time before you start breathing easier and getting to know the new you. Give yourself ample time before you consider dating. Once you are reacquainted with yourself and feel that you have healed, explore what a good matchmaker can do for you. An experienced matchmaker will introduce you to the kind of man who will appreciate you for you.

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Pink home built for breast health

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t is difficult to miss Campbell Custom Homes’ new house in the Willows.

It’s pink.

The 2,400-square-foot home is the second built by Campbell in the city. Last year, a Campbell pink home raised more than $200,000 for the Saskatoon City Hospital Foundation’s campaign to expand the Breast Health Centre.

Jason Campbell, owner of Campbell Custom Homes, says the company developed the concept after deciding to frame a house completely with PinkWood, a material resistant to mould, fungus and fire. “We realized a link between it and raising money for breast health, so we approached the foundation and the Pink House was born,” Campbell said in a new release.

The Pink House Campaign will raise money through trades and suppliers donating goods or services to the construction of the home. The value of those will

be contributed to the foundation when the house is sold. The home is the largest of its type ever built in Canada, Campbell said.

“The Pink House Campaign was a significant contributor to the expansion of the Breast Health Centre,” Saskatoon City Hospital Foundation CEO Steve Shannon said in the release.

“Thanks in part to Campbell Custom Homes’ efforts, we now have a leading centre that takes a multi-disciplinary approach, bringing together services and health professionals for patients with breast-health concerns in one convenient setting.

“The second Pink House Campaign will raise funds to help ensure that the centre has the best equipment, resources and technology.”

The home is located at 13-602 Cartwright Street. Those interested in donating or learning more, can visit either campbellhomes.ca or saskatooncityhospitalfoundation.com.

The Pink House is located at 13-602 Cartwright Street in the Willows (Photo Supplied)

If you own a rental property don’t let the bed bugs bite

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owadays, it seems like many agreement. A gentleman I work with told homeowners are considering the me how he included the utilities in his tentitle of landlord. It benefits both ants’ rent without any restrictions. When individuals who can’t quite afford to make he received his monthly bill, the charges monthly mortgage payments on their own, were phenomenal and he later found out as well as those that desire a little bit more that the tenants had let their very large disposable income. In today’s market, extended family bunk in and do laundry there are many new homes that every single moment of the are already set up to have a day. Lesson learned. suite built in them, as well as Once the lease is signed and plenty of properties that boast everyone is settled in, make a finished product if you aren’t sure you check on your propcut out for construction hassle. erty frequently. A friend of ours It seems like such an easy told us a story of a bed-bug money-maker, but are you up infestation he had in his buildfor the challenge? ing and he could not figure out Whether building, renovatthe source. He would get it ing or just maintaining your cleaned up in one suite and it rental property, you have to be would be infesting another. He Real Estate confident in your contractor or instructed the tenants to remove using tools. As we embarked their couch as it had been taken on our first construction journey, we over by the mighty creatures. He even learned many valuable lessons along the helped them haul it to the dumpster. The way. First, if you are hiring contractors next week he responded to another call make sure you know what their work is about bugs in the same building. When he like or get references from them. walked into the premises he noticed the We found a drywaller on Kijiji. After he same couch that he had helped his other showed up over an hour late, he walked in tenants haul to the dumpster. Needless to and, before he had done any work, asked say, he had found the source of the bugs for $20 so he could leave and go buy and promptly hauled it out to the dumpster cigarettes. We kindly told him his services again and spray painted, “THIS COUCH were no longer required. This was after we HAS BED BUGS” across it. Problem had fired a crew for urinating into buckets solved. in our basement while they worked. What If you are thinking landlordism is your a headache. ticket to easy money, please keep these When the suite is ready to be rented, few thoughts in mind. Property managechoose your tenants carefully. An agent ment is a lot like motherhood — you have that frequents our office enlightens us with to deal with a lot of (big) babies, a lot of stories of his rental properties; one being whining and you’ll probably have to clean of the time he found an ex-con shacked up vomit out of the carpet at least once in in his tenant’s unit with a body fermentyour life. ing in the pantry. Now that’s a smell that’s Ashlyn Newlove works in communicahard to get out. tions for the Saskatoon Region Association Ensure you have a very detailed lease of REALTORS®.

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History of swimsuits Women have the right to bare arms

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ur photoshoot this month features an invention that has been in vogue for as long as everyone in my generation and even my parents’ generation can remember: the bikini.

That said, bikini-like garments have been used by women for much longer than that.

Greco-Roman art depicts women wearing bandeau-like tops accompanied by fitted skivvies when participating in athletic events and exercising. Ironically, swimming was done in the nude. It was not until the late 17th century that spas and baths began to require “bathing costumes” for women, consisting of jackets, petticoats and trousers in a cotton canvas material, despite the segregation of the sexes.

In the 1800s, women were delivered from the impractical nature of this outfit to another one that was only slightly less irritating: the new and improved bathing suit consisted of a heavy woolen dress, bloomers and stockings. At the same time, women were confined to being transported down to the beach in cart-like “bathing machines,” a fully enclosed change room on wheels. Women emerged in their swimming costume as close to the water as possible without being seen by the opposite sex.

In the early 1900s, co-ed swimming became acceptable again, and bathing suits were shortened to a mid-calf dress in exciting shades of navy or black. Luckily, the slow-to-change societal standard of swimwear would be challenged in 1907

by Australian synchronized swimmer Annette Kellerman. She was arrested in the United States for daring to wear a fitted suit that revealed her arms, legs and neck. Though it was considered vulgar and offensive by mainstream society, the Kellerman swimsuit grew in popularity with the younger set. During the next two decades, necklines receded, hemlines rose, and new textiles gave way (finally) to more comfortable and useful swimwear.

The war rationing of the 1940s encouraged development of a two-piece bathing suit as American government officials pressured designers to reduce the amount of fabric used in women’s clothing. However, it wasn’t until 1946 that Frenchman Louis Reard, after seeing women roll the top of their swimwear bottoms down to get a better tan, got the idea for an even less constricting suit. And thus, the bikini was born (named after nuclear test site Bikini Veronica (left) and Holly are ready to make a splash Atoll for the explosive effect it was predicted to (Photo by Tyler Harris) have on modern society). The rest, as they say, is history. The bikini industry now generates approximately $8 billion annually in the United States.

Courtney Bowman Swimwear in the 21st century has continued Fashion Editor to evolve, with one of the newest adaptations feelings. Researcher Fiske said, “It’s as if they are into how people treat women in general,” Friske being the burkini. A combination of the words burka and bikini, this said. “You have to be aware of the effect of these reacting to these women as if they are not fully two-piece neoprene suit consists of a loose, hooded tunic top and images on people. They’re not neutral.” leggings that camouflage the female form, leaving the face, hands and human. …The lack of activation in this social Before the womenfolk retreat into their bathing feet exposed. The swimsuit has been soaring in popularity in Britain. cognition area is really odd, because it hardly ever machines, perhaps we need a greater examination Although it was originally designed for Islamic women, it is primarily happens.” of our cultural discourse and its influence on the It’s so rare, the only other time researchers being purchased by non-Muslims wanting to conceal their curvy automated objectifying response that seems to be have experienced such dehumanization was figure, protect their skin from the sun, or both. implied by this study. during a study presented in the National Recently, I’ve noticed much discussion on the bikini via social I own four bikinis and enjoy wearing all of media. This arose from a study presented at the American Association Geographic that measured people’s negative them (though not at the same time). My choice perceptions of homeless individuals and drug for the Advancement of Science in 2009. The study, designed to of a two-piece swimsuit reflects my appreciation addicts. determine ways in which men possibly objectify women, was of a reduction in tan lines and a lack of selfAt first glance, the initial results of this conducted by Susan Fiske, a professor of psychology at Princeton consciousness about my body. It’s just a body, for University, Jennifer Eberhardt, a professor of psychology at Stanford study might lead one to believe that perhaps Pete’s sake. the Victorians were right to forcibly conceal University, and Mina Cikara, a grad student. A sample of male Now before you call me a liberal European, I’m heterosexual undergrads at Princeton were shown pictures of women women in bathing machines and head-to-toe wool swimsuits. After all, if men are unable to view not advocating for converting the Spadina sandbar in bikinis and women fully clothed in Westernized attire. Using women as anything but objects while donning a into a nude beach. Can you imagine the traffic an MRI machine to scan the participant’s brains, the researchers bikini, perhaps it would be more helpful for the accidents? The city would be sued for hundreds observed that areas of thinking associated with viewing images of women’s rights movement if we were to cover up. of thousands of dollars – maybe millions. A women in bikinis and when they were fully clothed.

Participants were also asked to complete a questionnaire designed Interestingly, it would be somewhat rare for a man disastrous social experiment, to be sure. However, to look at his sister (let alone his mother) in the I do think that people should be permitted to wear to measure their affiliation with the philosophies of “benevolent” whatever swimsuit best enables them to participate sexism (a woman’s place is in the home/raising children) or “hostile” same way he would perceive a random attractive woman in a bikini. This indicated it is possible to in sun bathing and water sports. Whether it be a sexism (women try to dominate and control men). override this sexualized response. toga, a one-piece, a bikini or a burkini, the onus While being shown women in bikinis, those who indicated that “I think (the study) does relate to the effects of responsibility for inappropriate, objectifying or they belonged to the hostile end of the sexism spectrum were not of having pornography and sexualized images otherwise sexist behaviour should be placed on the likely to have any brain activity in the medial pre-frontal cortex, of women in the media because they spill over offending individual. Right where it belongs. an area of social cognition which analyzes another’s thoughts and

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The hero in Bidulka’s new book a Saint Ned Powers Saskatoon Express

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n Anthony Bidulka’s world of writing mystery novels, one hero is disappearing, at least temporarily, and another is being introduced.

For eight books, Bidulka’s ace private investigator, Russell Quant, started each adventure in Saskatoon, travelled to faraway places such as Dubai, South Africa, Hawaii, Mexico and France to find clues to a mystery, and then returned back to Saskatoon to close the case.

“He was a special character,” Bidulka said. “At the beginning, he was not a practical or well-trained detective. He learned on the job. He had those special characteristics — a farm-boy background, an ex-cop. He worked alongside his family and friends. That made the series very personal for me.”

Bidulka chose to write the Quant series from a first-person perspective. That meant Quant was involved in almost every scene.

“When I left him at the end of Dos Equus, I left Russell in a good place. To me, I never say never. It could be an end or there’s a whole new direction to go with it. I do have an outline for a ninth book. ” The new hero is Adam Saint, with the story being called When The Saints Go Marching In. The same publishers, Insomniac Press, are on board.

Saint works for the Canadian Disaster Recovery Agency and he is sent on faraway missions to protect Canadians in the middle of disasters. He travels out of necessity, with the first one being a mission in Russia where a super jet crashes in the sub-Arctic.

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“In contrast to Quant, Saint is welltrained, an ex-military man, tough as nails and very good at his job. He is very much into his career. He has learned to work in the disaster zones. To do this, he has sacrificed the personal side of his life. The book is a suspense story and has more of a serious bent than the Quant stories.

“I was confident 100 pages into a second book, Saint had the makings of a series,” said Bidulka, whose next book is now half finished.

“What Quant and Saint have in common is that their careers were propelled by the need to help people. And they are both from Saskatoon.

“At the end of the day, the locations are interesting, but the mystery comes first. I love inventing characters. There’s a rich opportunity for storytelling. The end of one chapter has to lead the reader to the next.”

About the time Bidulka was launching his new book, he was also up for a nomination at the Lambda Literary Awards, with the ceremony being held in New York. He was nominated for his work, Dos Equus, in the gay mystery division. He didn’t win, but there was something rather significant in the process because another Saskatchewan author, Jeffrey Round of Dundurn, won the prize for his story Lake on the Mountain: A Dan Sharp mystery.

There are two special appearances on Bidulka’s calendar. One is a reading and signing during The Word on the Street in Saskatoon on Sept. 23. The other is his first-time appearance at Magna Cum Laude, a festival for crime writers in Indianapolis on Oct. 25.

Anthony Bidulka introduces a disaster recovery agent in his new book.

(Express photo)

It was 11 days of great music

HE WEATHER was unpredictable Gras atmosphere that deserves to be part at times, but the management team, of any jazz festival. When Bettye Lavette, the artists and hundreds of volunNikki Yanofsky and the combination of teers prevailed to make the 2013 SaskTel the David Murray Quartet with Macy Saskatchewan Jazz Festival as good as Gray followed with sellouts — two of Saskatoon has ever witnessed. them by Yanofsky — the Broadway was If you were within striking range of the place to be. any stage, there was an exploIt was like lightning struck sion of artistry, beginning early at most venues. Songfrom the first days and buildstress Coral Egan was a firsting throughout the 11 days. night triumph at The Bassment.

Some of the performers really Nobody had the joint jumping sizzled. The interaction bemore than Harpoonist (Shawn tween artists and fans erupted Hall) and the Axe Murderer like all were caught in a heat (Matthew Rogers) for two wave. Most satisfying was nights in mid-week. Lee Fields the economic accountability and The Expressions were mesusually there, thanks to four merizing with a mix of James sellouts at the TD Mainstage Brown-style funk and blues for at the Delta Bessborough the fans at Amigos Cantina.

People Gardens, five at the Broadway Predictably, Solstice (the Theatre, and full houses at longest-running act in festival some of the smaller venues. history) sold out the Sheraton Cavalier Festival manager Kevin Tobin hit the brunch. Customers got a rich treat in jackpot in blending artists like Metric, vocal artistry for a tremendous bargain — Serena Ryder and City And Colour into $25 a ticket. the format at the Gardens. On the first The weather did cause some cancellanight, Colin James was close to a sellout. tions at the Friendship Park outdoor stage.

Metric, Ziggy Marley and Serena Ryder The biggest setback came when the followed on successive nights by reaching rising waters of the South Saskatchewan the magic 2,500 mark. The jazz tradition- River forced the cancellation of all but alists had their moments when legendary two of the shows on the Prairie Lily RivHerbie Hancock weaved his skills in mid- erboat. Maurice Drouin, Tatrina Tai and week for about 1,200 people.

Barrie Redford worked two nights with The Preservation Hall Jazz Band, the boat attached to the dock. The rest featuring remarkable, accomplished and were cancelled. energetic New Orleans veterans, set the A recovery of performing dates is in tone for the Broadway Theatre series, the works. At the moment, performances JW10973.G01 oozing style, charm and the kind of Mardi are scheduled July 18, 21 and 28. Many

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There’s an old saying in music or in sports that events or teams are only as good as their weakest links. For 11 days, there were no weak links; the talent lineup that was amazing, diverse and deep.

Kevin Tobin stands as a festival director who saw his dreams come true.

DON GRIFFITH was honoured during the jazz festival with the special recognition award. He’s a credit to the Saskatoon music scene in so many ways. And yet, perhaps Saskatoon should be thankful that he chose to make our city his home.

Griffith was touring with the Ronnie Hawkins Band a way back, when he met Heather McTaggart on a visit to Saskatoon. They fell in love, married and raised a family of five. He quickly caught the attention of people within the Catholic School Division. He’s taught music at Bishop James Mahoney High School for 23 years and has influenced many young people.

As a musician, he can fill multiple roles and has led numerous bands, usually from his place on the piano stool.

But what Griffith has given to the Saskatoon Jazz Society has gone well beyond the line of duty. He volunteered to go on the board in 2008, and he became the

artistic director when the new Bassment opened in the fall of 2009.

It’s almost a full-time job as he signs entertainers, balances the lineup between the imports and the homegrown artists, and writes the bios for the fall and spring brochures. He is a good negotiator in business. His contracts usually reflect happiness for both the entertainers and the society. He is a dream provider for the media, submitting lineups and bios each week.

Griffith is inventive in the programming, stressing jazz on Saturday nights and opening up new doors with rootsstyled events on Friday nights. He never wavers in his commitment to keeping the house busy.

The beauty of his special recognition night was that he shared the Broadway Theatre stage — one at a time — with his wife Heather, daughter Rebecca, and then as a couple, daughter Sarah and son-in-law Dave Anderson. There were also moments for Bob Klassen, Sheldon Corbett, Gent Laird and Arlen Kopp. It was all capped off with everyone romping through Junco Partner.

In these summer months, when there is a chance to relax, Griffith is assembling next year’s lineup at The Bassment. Full details will be released soon. Already signed are the Benny Green Trio of New York, pianist Oliver Jones of Montreal, Diana Panton, Eliana Cuevas, Amina Fiagrova, Morgan Childs, Ernesto Cervini , The Shuffle Demons, and Sophia Perlman, all from Toronto. There are more to come.

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s Jody Swaby works her table full of homemade, organic baby food at the Saskatoon Farmers’ Market, one wouldn’t necessarily know her products are tailored towards kids. Crowds of childless adults swarm her sweet vanilla and chocolate cupcakes, while sampling her various brightly-coloured fruit and veggie purees.

“If you told someone you were going to buy baby food for dessert today, would they believe you?” Swaby said with a laugh, while two young women in corporate suits swooned over her sweet potato puree, which tastes gloriously like pumpkin pie.

The 38-year-old single mother of 17month-old Keenan looks years younger than she is, perhaps due to her extensive background teaching and practicing yoga.

She regularly greets her clients with a huge smile and hug, a familiar face in the community, thanks to her years teaching yoga to private Saskatoon clients and local, forward-thinking corporations.

“I grew up in Saskatoon; I went to high school and university here,” said Swaby, who has a double-honours degree from the University of Saskatchewan in political studies and Spanish and has lived in Russia, Germany and Taiwan.

In Taiwan, Swaby began teaching belly dancing while learning to practice and teach yoga. Eventually, she returned to Saskatoon, working for a literacy organization while moving towards becoming a full-time yoga teacher.

Then Swaby discovered she was pregnant.

“I was working stupid hours right through my pregnancy,” said Swaby “Foolishly, I totally thought I could keep that up after baby was born.”

She was still teaching private corporate yoga classes throughout her pregnancy, returning to public classes by the time Keenan was three months old. While Swaby admits there was some flexibility, she knew something had to give.

“Everything kept becoming more real and I couldn’t do it to my son,” she said.

“Building my yoga practice meant teaching mornings, afternoons and nights.”

A friend told Swaby about the Praxis School of Entrepreneurship in the Ideas Inc. building and her instincts kicked in immediately.

“I love cooking and love feeding my baby,” she explained. “We’ve been experimenting with fresh flavours and textures; things like dill, tumeric, coconut, using fresh herbs and no salt since he started on solid foods. People started asking me to make food for their babies.”

Swaby said that the inclination to start her own baby-food manufacturing company felt so right that she didn’t even get a case of cold feet, even though it meant scaling back the yoga following she had been working so hard to build.

With that, Baby’s Belly Organic Meals & Snacks was born. Her debut at the farmers’ market was in mid-May. The timing was perfect, as the market had been looking for kid-friendly food vendors.

Swaby’s offerings, such as vanilla and chocolate cupcakes, lentil crackers, quinoa sliders and purees are grain/gluten-free, nut-free and dairy-free. Allergy-sufferers rejoice! She also cooks without sugar, salt or preservatives.

Make no mistake, the food on offer at Baby’s Belly is as popular with adults as it is with babies and children.

“People are drawn by the vibrancy of each flavour,” Swaby explained. “I have more adult clients trying and buying food

Jody Swaby opened Baby’s Belly Organic Meals & Snacks in May at the Saskatoon Farmers’ Market (Photo by Joelle Tomlinson) than I do mothers with babies, typically because they don’t know I’m at the farmers’ market yet.”

Swaby’s business is flourishing and she’s already identified challenges on the horizon, from production to freezer space to marketing. Not to be swayed, she takes them on with confidence. Her goal is mass production for a mainstream retail environment, without compromising the quality or integrity of the product.

“My main focus is baby food, but I will be branching into making food and healthy snacks for families to stock up on immediately after they welcome their newborn,” she said. “I will be focusing on foods that promote breastfeeding and milk production, while keeping the new mama healthy.”

She has also started an Indi-Go-Go crowd-funding campaign, offering product packages and food experiences in exchange for cash to fund her future goals.

Meanwhile, this Saskatoon single-mom savours her entrepreneurial success, as well as the journey so far. “Even though I’m now working six days a week, and busier than I’ve ever been, I am still in total control over the choices I make,” Swaby said. “If I need to be or there for my son or just want to get some time to hang out with him, I can.”

“It’s been hugely empowering.”

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This bird is a mimic

By Joan Feather

ust when you think you know what a blackbird or an oriole or a sparrow sounds like, you may discover the song coming from a mimic bird.

It could be a Brown Thrasher. The male may sing loudly from the top of a tree, uttering as many as 30 or 40 variations of its own song, with the notes of other birds thrown in. And while the catbird, another fairly common mimic bird, sings each phrase once, the Brown Thrasher is likely to repeat its phrases twice, for example, â&#x20AC;&#x153;drop it, drop it; cover it up, cover it upâ&#x20AC;?

Its appearance is also distinctive. About the size of a robin (but slimmer), it has a rich, reddishbrown upper part, a whitish breast with heavy dark streaks, a long brown tail, a slightly down-curved bill and a yellow eye. It is a fairly common summer resident across south and central Saskatchewan.

The Brown Thrasher favours brush and thickets, the shelterbelts and hedgerows of farms and acreages, or the shrubbery of coulees and riverbanks. It typically feeds on the ground, using its bill to toss aside leaves in search of food, ranging from insects and lizards to tree frogs and wild berries. In Saskatoon, Brown Thrashers have been seen at bird baths and visiting bird feeders for sunflower seeds.

Arriving in mid- to late May, males come before females, establishing territory by singing loudly and skirmishing with other males. In the Saskatoon area, breeding territories are established in late May and nesting begins in early June. The nest is a large basket-like affair, often on the ground or one to two metres up in a shrub. A resourceful and flexible creature, the Brown Thrasher has been

known to nest under an old swather in tall grass, in a bird house in the middle of an aspen bluff, or on a branch projecting into a discarded washtub.

The nest may contain three to six pale blue or white eggs finely spotted with brown. But beware!

The adult bird may fiercely defend the nest. One observer checking a nest reported his hand pecked and wing-slapped by the adult initially refusing to leave the nest. When the hand was withdrawn the thrasher moved to a nearby branch and protested loudly. A young birder, inspecting a nest under a fallen log in a pasture, reported: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Each time I came to the nest the birds made a great fuss and often dived right at me, only to swerve to one side and whiz past my head. A few days later two eggs hatched. After that they dived at me more and more and seemed to come closer to my head with each dive. By then I was getting a bit frightened, but my curiosity wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t allow me to leave without seeing the young ones again. So I pulled my coat over my head and walked up to the nest to take a peek. At that moment, one of the parents struck me in the back. It didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hurt, but I walked away and didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t bother the courageous Brown Thrasher until I was sure the young had left the nest.â&#x20AC;?

Brown Thrashers usually begin their migration southward near the end of August, and by midSeptember they are all gone to their winter territories in the southern States. This summer resident in Saskatchewan is the state bird of Georgia.

Joan Feather is a member of the Saskatoon Nature Society (SNS). The SNS website is at www. saskatoonnaturesociety.sk.ca, or you can visit it at Facebook at www.Facebook.com/SaskatoonNatureSociety.

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Woodpeckers are driving us crazy

ear Reena, Dear Melvin, Do you have any suggestions for getting Thoroughly clean the sink using rid of woodpeckers? They are waking us up an abrasive pad, dish soap and water. early in the morning and are very noisy. — Jan Wipe the inside with olive oil to leave your sink looking like new.

Dear Jan, The sooner you can act the better. If not, Hi Reena, woodpeckers will make your home I wonder if I can use their home. The bird’s mission is to Resolve in my dishwasher to find food. Begin by having your roof combat glasses from getting inspected for infestations of bugs. foggy. I use it in the clothes Next, close any holes in the roof. Place washer to keep the drains aluminum flashing over the areas clean. — Nancy where the woodpeckers are pecking.

Woodpeckers won’t like the new sound Dear Nancy, or the shininess of the metal. If this is I have never used Resolve not an option, hang something shiny in in the dishwasher to reduce the area such as aluminum pie plates, etching. Typically, etching or old CDs, mylar balloons or mylar tape.

Household fogginess occurs due to one If shiny objects are too unsightly, cover Solutions of the following reasons: too the area with plastic netting. much detergent, lack of rinse Dear Reena, aid, overloaded dishwasher, water temI am making a large batch of egg salad. What is perature too hot, lack of water softener the easiest way to remove the peel from hard-boiled on hard-water systems or the detergent JW10833.G01 eggs? — Sam is not compatible with the machine.

James Dear Sam, After eggs are boiled, set them into a bowl of cold water and remove the peel while the eggs are submersed.

Dear Reena, Is there a quick and easy way to clean hardwater deposits on a stainless-steel sink? I have been so busy I didn’t realize until now how bad it looks.

In the future, I will have to make a habit of wiping it dry each night to prevent this from reoccurring.

— Melvin

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No substitute for fresh herbs

I imagine if one owned a Bentley or Rolls Royce, it might be difficult to go back to a Chevy Impala. Once you’ve enjoyed Egyptian cotton sheets, the 300-count sheets just aren’t the same.

I feel the same way about fresh herbs. Once you’ve added fresh herbs to your recipes, it’s hard to settle for anything less. The good news is many herbs can be easily grown in Saskatchewan.

Some of my favourite Italian recipes require basil, oregano and parsley. All three are easy to grow.

Basil grows best in full (but not hot) sun. The soil needs to be kept evenly moist.

Gardeners are not limited to basic green-bush basil. There are many interesting varieties to try.

Genovese basil is one of the most popular culinary Gardening basils. Flavours are well balanced and work well in many recipes. Cooks seeking more intensely flavoured basil should try Greek basil. When using fresh basil in salads, consider the sweeter tasting large-leaf Italian basil. Basil can be found with citrus notes like lemon or lime, ideal for flavouring oils.

My favourite summer basil recipes are simple.

Layer fresh tomatoes with fresh mozzarella cheese.

Drizzle a good-quality extra-virgin olive oil and garnish with fresh basil. I also like to sneak a few Italian basil leaves into a sandwich – a nice pop of flavour.

Oregano, like basil, grows best in full sun.

Once established, oregano prefers dry conditions.

Oregano’s flavour is at its peak when it flowers.

To maintain a good supply of flavourful oregano, keep lightly trimming it as it grows. Don’t allow the flowers to set seed. Greek oregano is the most flavourful and preferred for cooking.

Parsley is an underappreciated herb. Too often we associate it with a sad garnish at the local buffet.

But garden-fresh parsley adds flavour to soups, compound butters and more. Both curly and flat parsley are grown in the garden. I prefer flat-leaved parsley. It has more flavour and is easier to chop.

You can grow the herbs directly in your garden, or as I prefer, in pots close to the kitchen. When growing herbs in containers, you need to combine plants with the same light and moisture requirements. Both parsley and basil can grow in the same pot. However, because oregano needs less moisture, it should be grown in a different pot.

Try fresh herbs in your garden this summer.

Once you’ve tasted the difference fresh herbs make, you’ll find it is hard to settle for anything else.

(Leslie vanDuyvendyk is a member of the Dutch Grower Garden Centre team.)

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From people with etching challenges, I have heard positive results regarding phosphate-free Palmolive Gel Dishwasher Detergent (lemon splash scent). However, you may need to experiment with a few different brands. Norwex sells a green ball made to reduce etching on dishes that sits on the top rack of dishwashers..

Dear Reena, What is the easiest way to remove ticks from skin? — Helen

the tick for 20 seconds (apparently the tick sticks to the cotton ball) and remove.

Creepy Trivia: Tick season is here and those hardy critters can live as long as 200 days without consuming food or water.

Feedback from Reader Who Cares Dear Reena, I would like to share the way I made the easiest and best-tasting chicken wings I have ever had. Pour your favourite barbeque sauce into a plastic sealable bag. Add uncooked chicken wings. Close bag and shake until all pieces are coated. Grill on medium for 10 minutes per side or until juices run clear. — Francis

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Women stepping up

thanks to a few good men

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here appears to be a tipping point He adamantly told men it is in their best happening for women: a few good interest and encouraged them to get on men are stepping forward and pub- board. He said that once the United States licly acknowledging the value of women. fully employs the talents of all its citizens, the greater its output of goods and services From investment guru Warren Buffet to spiritual leader the Dali Lama, women are will be. The progress that they have made by now has been with only 50 per cent of getting a boost. The question is: Can we capacity. “No manager operdepend on Prime Minister Steates his or her plants at reduced phen Harper to join the moveefficiency when steps could be ment when he fills the current taken that would increase outvacancy on the Supreme Court put,” he said. “If you visualize of Canada? what 100 per cent can do, you’ll Composed of nine judges, join me as an unbridled optimist there are currently only three about America’s future,” he women on our country’s highest concluded. Of course, his concourt. Recently retired Justice clusions hold true for Canada Marie Deschamps expressed as well. great disappointment when Harper named a man to sucCisco CEO John Chamceed her last fall. But he has a Columnist bers has now joined the club. chance to restore the balance, After noting that only a quarter she says. Justice Morris Fish of employees and top executives in his announced this spring that he would retire company were women, he sent an email from the bench. Deschamps told the Globe to his managers ordering each of them to and Mail “numbers do count.” She went come up with new initiatives to develop on to say that Canada is currently a model and advance women. In the directive he for the world and if we don’t appoint a also acknowledged that his own leadership woman, we risk losing not only the value in the area wasn’t up to par. “While I have diversity brings to the decision-making always considered myself sensitive to and process, but also our global reputation on effective on gender issues in the workgender equality. place, I feel a renewed sense of urgency to Only one of Harper’s five appointees make the progress we haven’t made in the has been a woman, so we will soon see if last decade,” he wrote. he has the spirit, vision and commitment Men have the inside advantage. They to join the ranks of “a few good men” who are the opinion-makers. They have their are creating the tipping point for gender own lingo and pay more attention to the equity by promoting women. thoughts and views of other men. Women Women on a “girls’ night out” often will never force change by storming the joke that men aren’t really necessary. castle walls — this revolution will get its There is no doubt we are where we are start from inside the corporate fortress. today thanks to “a few good men,” both Women don’t need ladders to climb the at the office and at home. Every successwall. We need a few good men to let down ful woman will readily acknowledge she the drawbridge. Thankfully, that is hapwas encouraged and promoted by a male pening. mentor or sponsor. Fortunately, some of In my corporate career, I was lucky these men are stepping forward and using enough to work with a man who “let down their credibility to sell the importance the drawbridge,” then handed me the keys of women’s advancement. The case for to the front door and invited me to show gender balance in our institutions is best him what I could do. accepted by male majorities when the leadership comes from men — especially He not only had status, but also had those with power or status. respect around the organization. When he Let’s consider the progressive view of talked others sat up and listened. “I always the Dalai Lama, who recently stated pub- like having women my team,” he said one licly that he would be pleased if a woman day. “They work hard, bring a different were to succeed him. While it is inconprospective and improve discussion. You sistent with Tibetan tradition, his holiness guys who don’t include them are missing says there aren’t any hard and fast require- out.” ments regarding who can be the Dalai The men nodded in agreement and I Lama. When asked about the potential of watched with pride as they embraced this a woman successor, he said, “Why not?

What’s the big deal?” When I quoted him new prospective and began to include on Facebook, a friend said, “It is only one women as valued members of their teams.

The big question now is whether our of a billion reasons to admire the man.” I prime minister ensures that every institucould not agree more. tion in our country reflects sexual equality, Buffet recently wrote an op-ed piece starting with the composition of the top in Fortune Magazine, where he laid out court. the business case for promoting women.

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Numbers

$3,900 — Price of a Man-Fur Coat.

The coat is made entirely of strands of male chest hair. Designers spent an estimated 200 hours weaving and used more than one million strands of chest hair to make the coat.

76 — Percentage of Americans living paycheque to paycheque.

175 million — Blizzards Dairy Queen sold in 1985, the inaugural year the company began selling the combinations of candies, fruit, cookies, nuts and DQ ice cream. $150,000 — Price of a car wash at The Ultimate Shine in Kirkcaldy, Scotland. The owner of the company says his service is for those that want to keep exclusive vehicles in show-room condition. The Ultimate Shine cleans three vehicles per year.

70 — Percentage of Americans taking prescription drugs.

100,000 — Average number of times your heart beats in a day.

500 — People executed in Texas since 1982.

1,000 — Kilometres “problem” children at a Chinese school are forced to walk in order to teach them discipline and to take responsibility for their actions. The military-styled school has a reputation of turning delinquents into successful citizens.

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Liam Neeson (Wiki photo) $20 million — Amount Liam Neeson commands for roles in movies.

25 — Percentage of workers in Chicago that called in sick or were late for work the day after the Blackhawks won the Stanley Cup. 802 — Times Bryan Bednarek clapped his hands in one minute. The American broke the previous record of 721 claps.

4.30 — Length in metres of the world’s longest mustache. Ram Singh Chauhan, 58, hasn’t cut his mustache since 1970.

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Personality traits

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arl,” I said to the psychiatrist sit- disorders are notoriously difficult to treat. ting beside me at a medical con- It is not easy to treat someone who thinks ference. (For some reason, these everyone else is the problem. These people guys seem to relish sitting beside me.) are able to thwart any attempt at therapy.

“Is it true that just about everyone could They are difficult people with disturbed, be slotted into one personality disorder extreme and rigid views of themselves and category or another?” the world about them.”

“Sort of,” he replied. “We could all be Here are some personality traits and described as having one style of personal- possible disorders: ity or another, with only the Vigilant — paranoid degree of the personality trait (unwarranted suspicion, envy, determining if it becomes a distrust in motives of others) disorder. A personality style Devoted — dependent (subonly becomes a disorder when missive and clinging behavit is taken to the extreme and iour, fear of separation) begins to interfere with day-toMercurial — borderline day functioning. But by its very (very unstable in interpersonal definition, those with personalrelationships, impulsive) ity disorders don’t believe they Self-confident — narcissishave a problem. They think tic (lack of empathy for others, they are OK. It’s everyone need for admiration) around them that notices the Dramatic — histrionic (over Doctor problem,” he said. reactive, theatrical behaviour “While two to three per cent and seductiveness, attention of the population consistently demonseeking, excessively emotional) strates full-blown personality disorders, Aggressive — explosive (impulse conthe rest of us need to be wary that our trol, temper problems) particular personality style doesn’t deterioAdventurous — antisocial (disregard rate down the continuum into a personality for rights of others, sociopathic) disorder.

Conscientious — obsessive compulsive “Certain triggers, such as an illness, (excessive concern with conformity, inparticularly neurological illness, stress and ability to relax easily) even some medications, may convert our Solitary — schizoid (timidness, introstyle or trait into a disorder. For example, version, social detachment) someone you might consider ‘sensitive’ Leisurely — passive aggressive (negamay become ill and slide down that contivism, passive resistance to demands and tinuum to develop an avoidant personalresponsibilities) ity disorder. A conscientious person may Sensitive — avoidant (hypersensitive, become an obsessive compulsive social inhibition) While personality traits are often Self-sacrificing — self-defeating (“If I genetically programmed, a dysfunctional suffer enough and someone sees it, I’ll be personality disorder may develop perloved.”) manently in a child who, for example, is Idiosyncratic — schizotypal (eccenthe product of chronic, moderate neglect tricity of behaviour, discomfort with and or abuse. Once ingrained, personality reduced capacity for close relationships) “

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he new D and S showhome in kitchen has lots of counter space, loads of Evergreen is a marriage of elegance cabinets and a walk-through pantry. Other and practicality. kitchen features include a large island/ The showhome’s exterior combines breakfast bar with granite countertops, a acrylic stucco and stone, providing both built-in dishwasher and a microwave. excellent street appeal and A large dining area overlow maintenance. looks the yard. A garden door With 1,801 square feet of will access a future backyard living space, this bungalow deck. offers many features sure to The master suite has a please the most discerning large, tiled shower and a tastes. Highlights include a double-sink vanity. Both the main-floor laundry, triple-pane master suite and a second windows, a high-efficiency bedroom offer walk-in closfurnace and central air-condiets. There’s also a four-piece tioning. bathroom on this level.

The welcoming foyer leads The basement is open into the great room. There for future development. The you’ll find gleaming hardHomes home has a double-attached wood flooring and a lovely garage, a concrete driveway gas fireplace set into a tiled and a walkway. surround that reaches to the Located at 586 Atton Lane in Evceiling. Other treats of the great room include large windows and a 12-foot-high ergreen, the showhome is listed at $799,900. It can be viewed Monday to ceiling.

Thursday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. On SatOpen styling is at the heart of the design theme, carrying through to the large urday and Sunday, the home is open for kitchen. From a practical standpoint, the viewing from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

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Pets in the Park set for July 7

Saskatoon Express

askatoon popular Pets in the Park festival is set for July 7. Again this year, the seventh-annual event will feature a silent auction, live music, trade booths and demonstrations in Kiwanis Park.

“A group of us got together and we wanted to have an event that was big. We wanted one that got lots of people involved,” said Linda Jean Gubbe, secretary for Pets in the Park and one of its founders.

“It grows every year, which is great, because the money goes toward the medicare of our animals and pets, as well as their overall health and happiness.”

Gubbe estimates approximately 4,000 people visit the park on the special day for pets. Of those, 1,000 or so will bring their pets.

“It’s quite interesting, everyone has a good time and they really enjoy the day.

There’s not many events that you can bring

your pet to, so it’s really nice to be able to do that for them,” said Gubbe.

Pets in the Park is a free event, but there are donation cans located in Kiwanis Park, as well as the silent auction, concession, microchipping services, nail trimming and pet portraits. Live entertainment is provided throughout the day.

The event has raised a total of $235,000 for the New Hope Dog Rescue, the Saskatoon SPCA and SCAT Street Cat Rescue Program.

“One thing we want people to pay attention to (at the event) is how the pet feels, both heat-wise, hydration-wise and stress-wise,” said Gubbe. “We have little doggie pools for the animals to sit in, but ultimately the guardian needs to pay attention to their stress levels as well. We want to ensure both the owner and pet have a good time.”

To learn more about Pets in the Park visit www.petsinthepark.ca.

Requests for salad recipes are pouring in. With delicious vegetables now available at the market gardens and starting to appear in our gardens, we want to find some new ways to serve them up. This is a tasty salad that combines the protein punch of chickpeas with delicious juicy tomatoes. It uses a bottled dressing, so it takes no time to whip up. Enjoy!

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• Janice Hough, on singer Chris Brown again being accused of assault after allegedly shoving a woman to the ground at a Southern California nightclub: “So congratulations to all those who had June 22 in the pool.”

• A Canadian geologist tasted water that has sat for 2.6 billion years. “Good stuff, huh?” said Larry King.

• I don’t believe it. The Montreal Alouettes have hired a crazy version of Gary Busey as their coach.

• Chong, on Calgary Stampede officials saying the show will go on come hell or high water: “Well, the high water came to Calgary, but hell appeared in 17 seconds for Boston fans.”

• From Bill Littlejohn: “With the recent Cleveland Browns arrests, the budding interstate rivalry with the Bengals looks to be the greatest since Folsom and San Quentin.”

• A Boston student has been fined $675,000 for sharing 30 songs online — the equivalent of $22,000 per song. The judge said had the student shared songs by Brittany Spears, Michael Bolton and Kim Mitchell, he would have been awarded the money.

• Torben Rolfsen, on $10,000 worth of alcohol going missing from a U.S. Open hospitality tent at Haverford College: “First mistake: storing booze on a college campus. Second: hiring John Daly as security guard.”

• A Somali man was 112 when he married a 17-year-old girl. “I hope I live that long,” said Hugh Hefner.

• I chuckle when members of the media admonish people for not buying tickets to events. These admonishers haven’t purchased a ticket to an event since becoming talking heads. They don’t pay to eat at stadiums, they get VIP parking and their washrooms have toilet paper.

• Factoid: Our eyes are always the same size from birth, but our nose and ears never stop growing. “Tell me about it,” said Prince Charles.

• From Hough: “Here’s the most understated opening line of the week from Wikipedia: ‘Aaron Michael Hernandez (born November 6, 1989) is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent. He most recently played for the New England Patriots.’”

• From Chong: “HBO’s reality show Hard Knocks will be following the Cincin-

nati Bengals this year. Not to be outdone, CBS will introduce a new series — CSI Aaron Hernandez.”

Factoid: The term sideburns came from the hairstyle worn by Civil War general Ambrose Burnside. The term mullet came from Jaromullet Jagr.

• Littlejohn, on LeBron James having to duck to avoid a collision with an overpass during the Heat’s victory parade: “Was he looking for a Hangover 3-peat?”

• Rolfsen, on Hockey Canada and the CHL hosting the 2015 and 2017 world juniors championship in Montreal and Toronto: “No word yet on whether teams will be allowed to bring their own goalies or be assigned Canadian ones for the tourney.”

• Hough, on Matt Krook, the Miami Marlins’ first-round pick, deciding to attend the University of Oregon: “Maybe Krook wants to play in front of bigger crowds.”

• A northwestern Pennsylvania man was robbed at knifepoint by two men who took only a condom from the victim. After the attack, the two men jumped into a vehicle and laid down rubber.

• A funeral home in Virginia is offering drive-thru viewings. “Why would they do that? They can view me anytime,” said Keith Richards.

• Hough, on Edward Snowden living in a Russian airport transit terminal: “Didn’t we already see this movie with Tom Hanks?”

• From Chong: “The stock market has been taking a pounding lately. I’m glad I’ve already lost all my money on Bre-X, Enron and Nortel.”

• An immigration officer in California has been arrested on charges that she took cash and egg rolls as bribes from immigrants seeking citizenship in the United States. I don’t get it. Why would she want cash?

• From Littlejohn: “No one was injured in a two-car crash that involved Bill Cowher. At least the jaws of life were available.”

• Hough, on Game 6 of the Stanley Cup final: “The Bruins just pulled off a collapse so fast you figured Bill Buckner had to be involved.”

• There are 300 artifacts from the Rolling Stones on display at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The most popular item among visitors is Mick Jagger’s lips.

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Miss USA contestant at a loss for words

By RJ Currie

• Badlefthook.com’s top three fights to watch for: 3. Marquez vs. Bradley; 2. Pacquiao vs. Rios; 1. Williams vs.

Sharapova.

• Oregon scientists recreated human embryos to make stem cells, which has people asking: How soon before humans are replicated? That’s a clone question, Bro. • What’s the difference between Nik Wallenda and SI Swimsuit model Kate Upton? One risked dropping to his death in a gorge; the other is drop-dead gorgeous.

• Miss USA contestant Marissa Powell botched an answer so badly it went viral, and she ultimately finished third.

On the bright side, she was crowned Misspoke.

• The minor-league Brooklyn Cyclones invited 18 rabbis for a ceremonial pitch, and word is one of them was called for a balk. Silly rabbi, tricks are for kids.

• According to an ESPN survey, media polls are wrong seven out of 10 times.

• Anthony Bennett is the first Canadian to go No. 1 in the NBA draft, taken by the Cavaliers. Bennett rooted for the Maple Leafs growing up; he’ll feel right at home in Cleveland.

• Canadian speed skater Jeremy Wotherspoon has come out of retirement.

With the Winter Olympics so close, maybe he’s considering another trip.

• In case you missed it, Mike Trout recently became the youngest player to hit for the cycle. An Angel hasn’t looked so good since Farrah Fawcett.

• Calgary flooding hit the Saddledome, home to the Flames, filling it with water up to row eight. Advice to NHL fans: stay out of that hockey pool.

• Orange News says a British artist photographed the bare breasts of hundreds of women for a wallpaper that sells for charity. In a related story, I’m wallpapering my condo.

• Let’s hope the Blue Bombers’ new start-of-the-art equipment includes radon detectors. It looks like they’re going to spend a lot of time in the basement.

• Tennis star John Isner is one of several players sidelined with injuries in the first week of Wimbledon. Talk about a pain in the grass.

• CNBC reports the wealthy in the U.S. are running out of million-dollar mansions to buy. Quick, somebody get me a hanky.

• If Kanye West really does compare himself to Michael Jordan, maybe dating Kim Kardashian has made him a basket case.

• As of June 28, the Pittsburgh Pirates were tied for the best record in baseball.

This just in from the Weather Network: frost warnings issued for hell.

• Note to Winnipeg Jets fans: the new Shark Club gaming centre has no connection to the San Jose Sharks. It won’t shut down in the playoffs.

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What: Agriculture in the Classroom & 4-H Saskatchewan present Bite into Summer. All youth, ages 12-15 are invited to the camp, which will focus on issues like food sustainability and agriculture. Craig Kielburger from Free the Children is a July 5 What: In preparation for their upcoming European guest speaker. Register at www.4-h.sk.ca/opportunitiesevents. Register early! tour the University of Saskatchewan Greystones Singers and Wind Orchestra are presenting a Pre- Where: University of Saskatchewan Tour Concert at 7:30 PM Featured is the performance of six works for combined band and choir. July 19-20 What: Canadian Prairie Lily Society 47th Annual Admission is free.

Lily Show. Public viewing on July 19 from 1 p.m.

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July 5-6 Where: The Mall at Lawson Heights, 134 Primrose What: Gorgeous Blue Dogs; weekend shows, no Drive. cover, Where: Piggy’s Pub & Grill (Idylwyld and 35th July 20 Street) What: SPCAC Auxiliary Garage Sale from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. All proceeds go to the SPCA Second July 12-13 What: Undercover Pirates; weekend shows, no cover. Change Fund. For more information call Janet at 306-242-2823 Where: Piggy’s Pub & Grill (Idylwyld and 35th Where: 231 Perreault Cres.

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Second Monday of every month permitting); The Saskatoon Scottish Country What: The ACT/UCT Saskatoon # 1031 Fraternal Club is always looking for new members. An optional insurance plan is available with all memberships.

Where: Mixed Supper Meeting start at 5:30PM at the ACT Hall (upstairs) in the ACT Area, Sutherland.

For information call Penny at 931-8647 or Bob at 382-4893.

What: For June, July and August, Saskatoon International Folkdance Club meets every What: FROMI - Friends and Relatives of People Thursday at 7 p.m. Learn dances from Italy, with Mental Illness. These meetings run from 7:30 Romania, Israel and other countries. Free admisto 9:30 p.m. sion.

Where: W.A. Edwards Family Centre, 333 Fourth Where: Kiwanis Park, by the Jeux Canada Games Avenue North (wheelchair accessible).If you have monument. a loved one or friend with a mental illness and Call 374-0005 or visit www.sifc.awardspace.com. you need understanding support, contact Carol at **** 249-0693, Linda at 933-2085, Lois at 242-7670 or What: New Farmers’ Market. Thursdays 10 a.m. e-mail fromisk@gmail.com.

5 p.m. rain or shine at The Centre Mall in front of Dollarama. Go to www.farmersmarketsaskatoon.

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What: Thirtieth edition of French summer cultural cps-ecp.ca . festival La Fete Fransaskoise at Friday 3 p.m. to 2 For information about this and more advanced p.m. Sunday. Music with special guests, children’s boating courses offered by CPSS Saskatchewan and family activities, artisan market, slow food Squadron in Saskatoon call Jim Smith at 306-280banquet, free camping on site. Licensed event.

0033 or jim.smithjr@sasktel.net.

Registration and information at http://fetefransaskoise.wordpress.com/ or phone 1-800-991-1912.

Volunteers Wanted Where: Batoche, Sask.

What: The Saskatoon Branch of Save the ChildrenCanada is currently going through a process of rejuJuly 6-7 venation. Senior executive members are voluntarily What: Annual Food Fair and Garage Sale from 9 stepping down to make room for younger members a.m. to 3 p.m. This event features delicious Indian to take over. The branch is looking for replacements cuisine and clothes from India at throwaway prices. for the following executive committee positions as We also have dances as part of the event. well as for four members at large: Where: Lakshmi Narayan Temple, 107 LaRonge Rd. Branch Secretary What: Daryl Carlson’s art show called Museonica.

Reception is July 27 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. All are welcome.

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Where: Third Avenue Centre, 304 3rd Ave. North.

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What: Monthly Drop-In Caregiver Support Group.

Who: Caregivers for adult family members or friends.

Cost: Free (presented by Saskatoon Health Region).

TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS, SATURDAYS To Register: Jeanne (655-3426) or Karen (655What: Free art drop-in at the SCYAP Art Centre. 3427).

All ages welcome, all materials supplied, no regis**** tration required. Every Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m., What: Bridge City Senioraction Inc: Two classes Thursday 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., and Saturday 1 on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. p.m. – 6 p.m. and one class on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. until June 30, 2013. Registration fee is $15, drop-in fee EVERY WEDNESDAY What: St. James Farmers’ Market from 11 a.m. to is $2. For information call Sheila at 931-8053 or Kathy at 244-0587.

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Where: Classes at Saskatoon Field House.

Where: 607 Dufferin Ave. **** New vendors welcome. For more info call 664-2940.

What: Depression Support Group — free group ------runs on the first and third Thursday of each What: Singles Social Group - “All About Us” month, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. This is open in their 50s and 60s. Events such as weekly to anyone struggling with depression and family Wednesday restaurant suppers, monthly Sunday members wanting to support them.

Brunch , Movie Night, Dances, Pot Luck, and Where: 311 - 38 St. East. This is a wheelchair more. Meet New Friends! No Membership Dues. accessible building.

For more information, email allaboutus10@hotFor more info call 270-9181. mail.com or phone 978-0813. **** ------What: River Heights Artist Group. This group is a The Saskatoon Storyteller’s Guild meets the third brand new non-profit group running Wednesdays Friday of the Month, September through June. The story sharing circle takes place at 7:30 p.m. This from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. event welcomes tellers and listeners alike. For more Where: Lower level, Resurrection Lutheran information phone Chris at 653-5092.

Church, 310 Lenore Dr. Where: The Unitarian Centre, 213 2nd St. East.

For more information, call Wendy at 934-1586. **** and the Brought to SASKATOON WHAT: St. Paul’s United, Bargain you by Basement Store weekly from 10:30 .com a.m. to 3 p.m. Second-hand clothing for children, ladies and men. Everyone welcome; for more information call 306955-3766 Where: 454 Egbert Avenue.

Chair, Finance & Treasury Chair, Coin Collection What: Great Western Brewing Company, MapleLeaf Foods and PotashCorp Charity Pancake Chair, Annual Valentine Tree Bake Sale Chair, Annual Gorgeous Junk Sale Breakfast. The breakfasts run from 7-10 a.m.

Chair, Annual Child Day Festival Charge is $5, and all proceeds go toward STARS For information, please contact Mel at 373-9877 air ambulance. or, preferably, at hosain@sasktel.net.

Where: Great Western Brewery, 519 2nd Ave. lot 3can26b eclectic car First Saturday of every month North.

What: The MindFULL Café, part of the international Alzheimer Café movement, is an opportunity July 12 to meet in a relaxed social setting for persons with The Saskatoon Horticultural Society Home Grounds Award entry deadline is July 12 at 5 p.m. dementia, family, care partners and other interested Judging will take place the following day with the people. The Café is a two-hour get together with award presented the next week. You can enjoy the refreshments, entertainment and information. First EVERY WEDNESDAY – JULY 3-AUG 7 Saturday of the month from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. winning garden on one of our garden tours. For answer to today’s puzzle What: Dancing In The Park (weather more information, contact Angie at 306-242-2320. Where: Sherbrooke Community Centre.

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What: Friendship Force International, Saskatoon & Area Club welcomes all travellers! We are a non-profit cultural exchange organization promotJuly 12-14 ing friendship and goodwill through a program What: Rock Ridge Gospel Music Festival. Friday of homestay exchanges. We are an organization of 7-9 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 9 more than 360 clubs in more than 50 countries p.m. Food, offerings, camping. Call 306-239-4317 throughout the world. FFI allows you to enjoy for more information.

Books Wanted economical travel while forging new friendships Where: Rock Ridge (near Warman) What: Books wanted. The Canadian Federation of with club members from around the world. Visit University Women is accepting donations of books, our website at www.thefriendshipforce.org.Find out videos, CDs, tapes and puzzles for their Mammoth more about us or come join us at our next meeting book sale. For more information contact Alverta at by contacting Bill Gulka at 249-0243 or emailing 306- 652-7708. w.gulka@sasktel.net.

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Dancers invite anyone, of any age, to join them for an evening of Scottish social dancing from 7:30 p.m. to dusk. Experience is not necessary and partners are not required. Wear comfortable, flexible, non-slip footwear. For more information – saskatoon@rscdssask.org or 306 664-7049.

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Somehow, Mini found yet another niche.

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hey might all, literally, be Mini, but BMW’s Britain-based division is expanding in a big way. The latest edition is the Paceman, which is a two-door hatchback (based on the Countryman four-door model) that arrives this spring.

Where the Countryman appears as a conservatively styled wagon, the Paceman’s sportier looks hint at its more playful nature around town, on the open road, or over rougher terrain with its available all-wheel-drive.

The Paceman and Countryman share the same basic dimensions, but the tough-dude frontend design of the Paceman includes a grille that makes the vehicle look as though it’s frowning at the world. Perhaps a case of sibling rivalry over the Countryman’s two extra doors is affecting its mood. Other distinctive characteristics encompass teardrop-shaped taillights and rear fenders bulge out slightly from the quarter panels.

You would think the Paceman’s sloping roofline and liftgate would adversely affect stowage space.

Surprisingly, that’s not the case, with the Paceman surrendering only about six per cent volume with the rear seats in place and about eight per cent when they’re folded flat.

The interior includes four adjustable bucket seats — also adapted from the Countryman — that are especially attractive. Of course the Mini’s signature round dash gauges are very much in evidence, although not quite as in-your-face as those installed in the basic Mini Cooper or Mini Clubman.

Rumour has it the next-generation Mini will adopt a more conventional layout, which would likely be a step in the right direction.

What is decidedly non-conventional is the Paceman’s illuminated centre-rail floor console to which you can attach a cell-phone base, cup holders, sunglasses case and other accessories.

Under the hood it’s a case of if you’ve seen one Mini you’ve seen them all as the available engines 2014 Mini Paceman are offered in all seven Mini body styles. The Type Two-door, front- /all-wheel-drive compact hatchback base Cooper’s 1.6-litre four-cylinder makes 121 horsepower and 114 pound-feet of torque, while Engine (hp) 1.6-litre DOHC I4 (121); 1.6-litre DOHC I4, turbocharged (181-218) the optional turbocharged 1.6 in the Cooper S ups Transmissions Six-speed manual; six-speed automatic (opt.) those numbers to 181/177.

At the pinnacle of Paceman performance is Market position The Paceman is one of seven niche models produced by BMW’s Mini division. It has few direct category competitors, but sells itself as a lifestyle choice and appeals to a more select audience. the JCW (John Cooper Works) edition. For this model, the turbo 1.6 has been tweaked to produce Points ☛ Similar to Mini Countryman, but far more visually appealing. ☛ Slightly less interior room than 218 horsepower and 207 pound-feet of torque. All Countryman, but can still stow a fair amount. ☛ AWD option adds four-seasons security. ☛ Powerengines are available with six-speed manual transwindow controls now thankfully located on door panels. ☛ Reasonable base price, but watch out for missions or optional six-speed automatics with expensive option creep. ☛ Best-looking Mini since the original. manual shift function.

Safety Front airbags; side-impact airbags; side-curtain airbags; anti-lock brakes; traction control; stability control.

For the all-wheel-drive option, called ALL4, the system’s center differential directs 100 per cent of L/100 km (city/hwy): 7.4/5.7 (base 1.6) Base price (incl. destination): $28,550 the power to the front wheels, but can send half By comparison of the torque to the rear when tire slip is detected.

All4 is standard with both the $32,950 Cooper S Volkswagen GTI LR Evoque Coupe Volvo C30 and $41,350 JCW models. The front-wheel-drive Base price: $30,750 Base price: $62,900 Base price: $30,600 With 200 horsepower on tap, the GTI High-priced, but Evoque.is the Paceman’s Good-looking hatchback is scheduled Paceman starts at $28,550 According to Mini, the base model will make it is considered a VW Golf hod rod. soul mate AWD comes standard. to be retired by the end of 2013. to 60 mph (96 km-h) from a standing start in 10.6 seconds. The Paceman Cooper S slashes that to 7.8 seconds and the JCW comes in at about 6.9 seconds. Those numbers are impressive for

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The distinctive Mini dash places the rev counter atop the steering column and basically everything else in the center stack to the right.

The illuminated centre-rail console allows you to latch on all sorts of accessories. It separates the two high-back bucket seats in back. such small-displacement engines driving whole packages weighing between 1,320 and 1,455 kilograms. Also impressive is the little hatchback’s fuel-consumption estimate of 7.4 l/100 km in the city and 5.7 highway (for the base 1.6). Note that all Paceman engines require more expensive premium fuel that offsets some of the perceived efficiency.

All Pacemans (Pacemen?) arrive with air conditioning and the usual power accessories plus a sport-tuned suspension. From that point you can select from up to seven different option packages that include a panorama sunroof, various infotainment/navigation/communications systems and a variety seat coverings and wheel types and sizes.

The full-load JCW comes decked out with dual exhaust and distinctive interior/exterior colour, body and trim treatments.

The Paceman’s unique mix of sporty style and practicality, with an available side-order of roughroad ruggedness, makes it perhaps the best reason yet to consider parking a Mini in your driveway.

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esmond is a cute guy with light green eyes who lives without a care in the world.

He comes and goes as he pleases, wandering from house to house as if he owns them.

Occasionally you’ll see him sitting on a step, a green patch of lawn or a sidewalk, basking in the sun, with total strangers taking the time to stop, smile and chat.

Sometimes you’ll see him basking on the roof of my car.

Desmond is a cat.

He’s a cute cat.

A cute cat that likes shiny cars.

Bad kitty.

Up until now it had been a once-a-week ritual of peacefully and politely removing the furry little creature and sending him on his way.

Scare him off the car and you can kiss your paint good bye.

Claws bad. Kitty bad.

“Scoot little fella! Go sleep somewhere else, okaayyyyyyy?”

Apparently Desmond doesn’t want to sleep anywhere else. He’s happy right where he is.

And, quite frankly, he doesn’t care what I want.

He’s a cat, after all.

“OK, scoot . . . c’mon, don’t you have some bugs or something to chase?”

Desmond leaves -- or so I think -- but makes it quite clear that if he really wanted to, he would stay put. Pesky humans.

Later that night, a light shower doused my sleepy neighborhood. I got off the sofa to take out some trash, only to discover a completely different kind of love: love with a negative exponential value.

There was Desmond, sitting beside the car, not on top of it.

Something was amiss.

I look at the car only to see four muddy paw prints on the slippery windshield . . . and skid marks -- which lead to claw marks -- that extend half way down the hood.

I look at the cat.

The cat looks at me.

The cat makes a break for it.

“That’s right, RUN, you little . . .”

The cursing must have been a sight to behold. I’m sure it looked as though I was having car trouble, the kind of car trouble where insane yelling would obviously be of some benefit.

The drizzle slowly melts away the mud, perhaps an attempt from the heavens above to sooth the pain. My pain. The car’s pain. Soon to be the cat’s pain.

Of course, I love cats. Indoor cats. Desmond obviously is not one of those, but, when presented with a bill for damage, his owners just might make the switch.

Luckily, the scratches were confined to the

clear coat that covers the pretty red colour coat. Luckily I know Desmond’s owners . . . and luckily, they coughed up the $80 it took to buff the hood.

I say “luckily”, because there’s nothing preventing other outdoor cats from damaging your car.

The whole phenomenon of the “outdoor cat” is intriguing when you think about it.

By law, Dogs are on leashes in most urban/ suburban centres, which keeps them from digging up your flowers, doing their business on your lawn, tearing through your garbage bags to get at the leftovers . . . or haphazardly falling asleep on the roof of your car.

These rules simply do not apply to Desmond. He digs up the garden, uses it as a toilet, eats the garbage and, most definitely, haphazardly sleeps on the roof of my car and who knows how many others in the run of a day.

He’s like the raccoon that was removed from the neighbourhood for the same kind of mischief. However, Desmond, for some reason, gets to stay.

To me, that makes him more of a problem than any dog -- except for the potential of being eaten alive by a really, really big dog -- yet, there he is again, loitering in the flower bed at the front of the house as I write this. Hmmmmm, I guess I know where the mud on the windshield came from.

I’m happy that Desmond’s owners took responsibility for the situation, but, really, did it have to happen in the first place? The neighbour’s dog is jealous of the kind of freedomwithout-consequence lifestyle that Desmond has. Heck, I’m even envious. I can only imagine falling asleep on the roof of that Lexus RX330 parked across the street, or the 1964 Chevy Impala that just drove by. Can you imagine the look on the owners’ startled faces? Just how much morning coffee would spew forth from their nostrils when confronted with a full-grown woman sliding down the hood, claws slicing through the vehicle’s crimson paint?

Of course, I would just yawn and tell them that the mud will wash off.

“Quick, call the cops!”

So, it would appear that no one can get away with it other than Desmond. I’m not sure whether to be jealous or angry. You could use the argument that cats don’t know any better, but the reality is that the owners don’t either, or they just don’t care.

Until that changes, I guess I’ll just keep on handing out repair bills.

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