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Saskatoonʼs REAL Community Newspaper

Stu Wilson, formerly of Saskatoon, says Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service (STARS) helped save his life (Photos Supplied)

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he sound of two vehicles colliding head-on at highway speeds is one Stu Wilson will never forget. Wilson was returning to Calgary from Saskatoon on Aug. 4, 1997. It was 1 p.m. in the afternoon. It was a beautiful, clear day. As Wilson was winding his truck through the S-turns near Hanna, Alberta, his eyes widened. “Boom, there is this car right in front of me in my lane,” he recalled last week from his office in Calgary. “It is an event your brain almost can’t comprehend what you are seeing. It happens to somebody else always. And here’s this car. Time really does stand still for something like that. “So many thoughts went through my

head in a millisecond. I knew I couldn’t take the ditch to the right because it is too steep there — I would have been killed for sure. My next thought is I better go around this person. I thought it is going to be a hairy ride if I go through the ditch (on the other side of the road). “I remember stomping on the brakes and then the impact. The sound of that impact is something that truly will always stay with me. We all know the sound of a fender bender is like, but when you hit head-on at highway speed the magnitude of that sound is so greatly amplified. It’s scary.” The driver of the vehicle travelling behind Wilson’s was the first on the scene. “I sometimes thought it was better for me than him because he had to experience seeing this horrific accident. He said I was talking in my truck the whole time. I certainly don’t remember any of that. All

Stu Wilson’s truck after the head-on crash I remember is coming to in my truck and the firefighters were there and the EMS were there.” Wilson’s first thought was of paralysis. “I remember wriggling the toes on my one foot, but I couldn’t see the foot because of the angle I was at. I looked at my other ankle, which I broke as bad as you can. It was sitting at 90 degrees to my leg. Believe it or not, I could wiggle my toes on that foot. “It took them a while to get me extract-

ed, and I remember saying to somebody that maybe we should call STARS (Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service), and they said, ‘already done; STARS is en route.’” Wilson, a graduate of the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Engineering, credits the first responders, the staff at the hospital in Hanna and STARS for saving his life that day. He thanks his lucky STARS every single day. (Continued on page 4)

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askatoon’s Hospital Home Lottery’s fall campaign launched last week against the backdrop of its most valuable grand prize showhome ever. The $1.6-million home at 24 - 602 Cartwright Street in The Willows is now open for viewing. The stunning, 3,900-square-foot walk-out boasts a three-car garage and a home gym. Built by Valentino Homes and professionally designed by Atmosphere Interior Design, the interior of the home glows with plenty of clear, natural light, soft sand tones and cool blue accents. “We just wanted it to be very casual, a little bit more relaxed,” said Curtis Elmy, co-owner of Atmosphere Interior Design. “Since the showhome is going to be open in late fall or late summer, we wanted a beachy feel, something comfortable.” Elmy, together with Atmosphere coowner Trevor Ciona, began the process of collaboration on the design of the home in February. “The soft finishes, the decorating, comes at the very end,” said Elmy. “The floor plans are already done before we get involved. And then we do a few minor changes — the shower, a few things in the kitchen. Designing the kitchen is usually what we start with and that concept really dictates the rest of the house.” The shower in the master bedroom is one of the show-stopping features of the home. Crystal-clear floor-to-ceiling glass walls enclose the tiled shower, creating a wide-open feel to the master bedroom. “That’s something that’s been trending in design for quite a few years, especially in hotel rooms and small spaces where the shower in the master bedroom opens up into the bedroom,” said Elmy. “There’s lots of great light coming in there. The bathroom was designed open regardless. So we thought: ‘Let’s take down that wall to the shower and have a glass, seethrough shower.’” Elmy said after the lucky winner claims their prize, the glass will likely be frosted for a bit more in-shower privacy. But in the meantime he wanted a feature that people viewing the showhome would walk away talking about. Undoubtedly, he succeeded. There’s no need to win, build or own a $1-million home in order to take advantage of using interior designers for your space.

Curtis Elmy’s company (Atmosphere Interior Design) gave the Valentino home a “beachy” feel (Photos by Sandy Hutchinson) Elmy said you only need to start with one thing in order to connect with a designer for your home. “You need to be able to trust someone to give you a vision,” he said. “That’s what we pride ourselves on. We can pull a whole house together and everything flows really nicely, yet every room is really different. That’s what you want: something you’re comfortable with, but also something you wouldn’t have thought of on your own.” It’s partnerships with local businesses like Atmosphere Interior Design, along with community support from across Saskatchewan, that have made the Hospital Home Lottery program so successful, said Arla Gustafson, CEO of the Royal University Hospital Foundation and chair of the Hospital Home Lottery. “Since 1985 our home lottery has raised and invested over $20 million to support Saskatoon’s three hospitals and priorities in health care,” she said.

The Hospital Home Lottery’s Early Bird Prize is a 2014 Corvette Stingray or $75,000 (the winner’s choice). With 1,671 in total, other prizes include additional new vehicles, worldwide vacations, electronics and more. Chances of winning a prize are one in 25. Tickets, which historically sell out quickly, can be purchased at hospitalhomelottery.org, at the showhome, at any of the three Hospital Foundations and at retail outlets throughout Saskatoon. Tickets can also be purchased by phone (24 hours a day) by calling 306-955-8200 or 1-866-957-0777. Hospital Home Lottery tickets are $100 each, three for $250 or five for $375. Tickets for the 50/50 are$10 each, five for $25 or 15 for $50 once you buy your ticket.

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uestion: How does Saskatoon get away with such high property taxes for some families? I could understand if you came over to maintain my house and property, but that hasn’t happened yet. We all use the same roads, parks, police, fire and education. But some families are paying up to 10 times as much for the same services like schools. If the U of S charged tuition based on the value of their parents’ homes, that would be considered discrimination, wouldn’t it? And I would appreciate you not Ask the answering around the question. Mayor Atchison: People need to remember that the municipal portion of your taxes is one of lowest of all the large Western Canadian cities. If you look at your bill, the property taxes make up 51 per cent. The education portion is 44 per cent and the library gets five per cent. When you look at the bigger picture, I believe the ad-valorem system (which is how property taxes are calculated) is an exceedingly unfair system. It basically is built on the idea that the value of your home equates to your wealth. The City of Saskatoon is not in the income-redistribution business. In fact that is a federal and provincial government mandate. Our mandate is to deliver infrastructure services — essential services like sewer and water,

garbage, police, fire and roadways. Right now we are considering the way in which we will pay for major roadway improvements. City councillors have agreed we need to raise the money from citizens. I believe it should be a flat levy. We need $170 by 2016 from every household to get up to a funding level that will allow us to get the job done. This should be phased in over three years at a rate of $57 the first year, $114 the second and $170 the third year to bring us to the full amount. Everyone in one way or another uses our roads, Mayor so everyone should pay the same for them. Question: When people look at their tax bill, do they really know how much goes to the City? Mayor Atchison: This year the City added an insert with your taxes to show you what portion of your bill is actually going to the City. They were coloured charts that showed how much of what you pay goes to city, education and the library. The most recent Civic Services Survey indicated that only 16 per cent of residents knew how their tax dollars were distributed. The City needs to keep reminding people. Another interesting number is that only eight cents out of every tax dollar collected goes to the municipality. Municipalities get a small portion compared to the federal and the provincial governments.

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“I remember getting into a helicopter and the nurse — Carolyn (Vacey) is her name — looked down at me and said, ‘you’re safe; you’re with us now.’ Then the drugs hit. I remember lifting off and getting to Foothills Hospital in Calgary.’’ The physical reminder of the accident is a limp when he walks. Wilson will take it, given where he’d been. A young woman and her boyfriend, the occupants of the other vehicle, weren’t so lucky. They died at the scene. A memorial marks the spot on the highway. Alcohol was not involved in the accident. Police think the young woman fell asleep at the wheel. At the time of accident, Wilson had completed two marathons. He and his wife (Diane Skene) were signed up to run one in Victoria that fall. It would have to wait. “I always wanted to do that third marathon. A couple of years ago, I managed to get into good shape. I can’t run to get into marathon shape, so I had to use the stationary bike — want to talk about a long day, two hours on a stationary bike. “My wife has run 10 marathons. She was getting back into the running thing, so we thought maybe we should go do the half (marathon) in Victoria. I said, ‘OK, I’m good for that.’ About two weeks before the marathon, I said to myself, ‘this half isn’t what I want to do. I have to go for it.’ I changed my entry to running the marathon. “I did the Victoria marathon. It was realizing a dream.” In the years since the accident, Wilson, who was raised in Saskatoon, has been an advocate for the STARS program. He takes people on tours of the base in Calgary. He spoke at the opening of the base in Regina. He will be back in Saskatoon on Sept. 14 for the STARS gala. “I now share a whole bunch of pictures of my crash with the people I tour around. It is really emotional. I see these pictures and I go ‘Whoa, how did this guy ever live?’ It just shows how worthy and precious the STARS organization is.” Recently, Wilson was able to meet Carolyn Vasey, the nurse on his flight from Hanna to Calgary.

spring we will see grading and putting in roads. Construction of homes could begin next fall or early in 2015. (Have a question for Mayor Atchison? Send it to editorial@ saskatoonexpress.com. Please put “mayor” in the subject line.)

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“That was quite the day. I walked into the hangar. It gets emotional for me,” he said pausing. “The only time I have seen Carolyn was when she was reassuring me. Here we are 14 years later and she came walking towards me and I knew exactly who she was. There was a floodgate of tears and hugs. It was a very, very special meeting. He is grateful that Alberta had a STARS program on that bright, sunny day in 1997. “You and I wouldn’t be having this conversation without the gift of STARS. My wife and I live on a flight path. I hate to see that helicopter in the sky, but because of it somebody is getting a chance to live. And that’s so wonderful.” You’re safe; you’re with us now. The inaugural Night with the STARS Gala will be held Sept. 14 at TCU Place. The gala will include a performance by Canadian country music artist Gord Bamford, live and silent auctions, dinner and dancing. For more information, contact Kimberly Kroll-Goodwin at 306-659-1505 or at kgoodwin@stars.ca.

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here will be no shortage of plays for theatre-goers in Saskatoon this upcoming year. Three companies in the city’s Riversdale district have announced their 20132014 seasons: Saskatoon Summer Players, La Troupe du Jour and Saskatchewan Native Theatre Company (SNTC), all of which operate out of Studio 914. It’s a big upcoming year for the Saskatoon Summer Players, which will be celebrating its 50th anniversary. To kick off the milestone, the company will be holding a New Year’s Eve gala that will feature dinner, a live show and a dance before the midnight countdown. The company will stage H.M.S. Pinafore (Gilbert and Sullivan’s fourth operatic collaboration) in June. It will be produced by Peter England. England said Gilbert and Sullivan’s works were meant to be a commentary on life in the time they were written. England plans to do the same and warns public officials to be on their best behaviour. “Otherwise they could become immortalized in song. Unfortunately for those members of the Senate, it’s already too late.” He says there also may be mention of ongoing civic debates about roads, bridge construction and Joni Mitchell. La Troupe du Jour has four plays this coming season. Alice, the retelling of Lewis Carroll’s famous children’s story, will be performed Oct. 26, while the one-man play One will run in mid-November. One tells the story of its author, Mani Soleymanlou, from his birth in Iran en route to his home in Montreal through Paris, Toronto and Ottawa, as he challenges his background. Artistic director Denis Rouleau is

excited about The White Room, a play in February that tackles the sensitive subjects of terrorism and racial profiling. “When we think about what is going on right now in the Middle East, I think it’s a really, really good way to have good reflection.” La Troupe du Jour’s final play is Ik Onkar, which features three young people sharing their views on life with each other. While mostly aimed at a teen audience, older patrons would also enjoy it, said Rouleau. The play will run in April. In addition to its plays, La Troupe du Jour will also hold its Discovery Festival in collaboration with SNTC, Dancing Sky Theatre and Conseil des écoles fransaskoises in March. SNTC also has four productions this coming year. Next month it is presenting Water Under the Bridge, a play about two friends that live on opposite sides of a river they can no longer cross after the War of 1812 begins. The production asks questions about who is an enemy and what that means if they’re a friend or neighbour. SNTC’s will have its annual Christmas production, as well as its Circle of Voices production in March. The play will be written by a playwright in conjunction with program participants – youth who will receive high school drama class credits while gaining life skills and a stronger sense of cultural identity as First Nations and Métis people. Finally, Dreary & Izzy will round out SNTC’s season at the end of March. The play features Deirdre, the sole caregiver for her older sister. Deirdre has to choose between caring for her sister and exploring her own independence. For complete details on times, ticket prices and locations, visit www.saskatoonsummerplayers.ca, www.latroupedujour.ca and www.sntc.ca.

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Home Grown Saskatoon BID’s Canada-wide search leads to back yard

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background in law enforcement may not seem like the ideal skill set to run a business improvement district (BID), but for the Saskatoon Downtown BID it proved to be the perfect match. Saskatoon resident Brent Penner has been named the new executive director, the successor to Terry Scadden, who retired after 14 years in the position. Penner has lived in Saskatoon all his life and has years of experience in law enforcement, first with the Saskatoon Police Service and later as Director of Protective Services with the University of Saskatchewan. Derrek Fahl, chair of the BID’s selection committee, said Penner was the successful candidate, beating out more than 40 people from across Canada and beyond. “Through each step, Brent prevailed,� said Fahl. Fahl wasn’t surprised somebody from Saskatoon was appointed to the position, given the many talented and ambitious people in the city. He said if the committee had any predisposition going in, it was that the new executive director would come from the BID world. “If there was a surprise, it’s that it was someone out of a different industry,� said Fahl. “And though it’s not a direct, linear path, a lot of what he’s done runs parallel to what Terry had done.� Fahl said throughout the selection process, Penner was very excited about working with Saskatoon and its downtown, has a great knowledge of the city and had interactions with many of the agencies the BID would be engaged with, such as City Hall and the Saskatoon Police Service.

Brent Penner is the new executive director of the Saskatoon Downtown BID (Photo by Sandy Hutchinson) Fahl said Penner also has insight into downtown safety, one of the BID’s key areas of focus. In his previous positions Penner focused on building collaborative relationships and hopes to continue doing that in his new post. He’s excited to be joining the BID as north downtown evolves. He would like to maintain the downtown’s low vacancy rate.

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Moving forward, he believes transit will be an issue, along with affordable and available parking (acknowledging people often have to circle around the block to find a spot). Regarding the bus mall and its future location, and whether it remains downtown, becomes multiple hubs or moves out of the core altogether, Penner said, “I hope some solutions can be

found.� He thinks “there will be something different,� but says it’s too early for him to say what that might look like. Penner is confident his understanding of the city and its issues, as well as the ability to look at issues from all different angles, will make him successful in his new job. Fahl agrees. “We kept going back to, ‘He’s right here for us in Saskatoon.’�

I’m The Boss Of Me

Luncheon en Vogue “vital� to ensuring SSAIC programs reach children

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Celebrated young Canadian loves travel and playing Saskatoon

an Lisiecki is an 18-year-old Canateacher, and I never had aspirations to dian-born pianist who travels extenbecome a concert pianist.� sively. That quickly changed when he got on He has already performed four times a stage. The BBC Music Magazine calls in Germany this year and will head back him “perhaps the most complete pianist of there on Sept. 24. He appeared on the his age.� The New York Times calls him Toshiba Grand Concert tour in Japan in “pristine, lyrical and intelligent.� February and will appear with the China Lisiecki has never lost sight of his National Symphony Orchestra in Beijing Prairie roots. He first came to Saskatoon in November. He’s been to in the fall of 2010 to headline Italy, Greece, Poland, England a concert for the Registered (where he attracted 5,200 to the Music Teachers. He was back London Proms), Switzerland to perform in front of a sold-out and France already this year. crowd at Third Avenue United And there’s more to come. Church again in 2011. He is “I was thrilled when I could returning to the same venue on start travelling because of the Sept. 20 at 7:30 p.m. piano,� Lisiecki wrote in an Mark Turner, a Saskatoon email from his Calgary home. music teacher, remembered “It has been a wonderful “hearing from a friend in experience for me. Education Calgary, Irene Besse, about this was always the primary focus. exceptional young player. He People But my parents also believe was just on the verge of becomthat being well-travelled was ing famous. Now he just keeps synonymous with being well-educated. getting better and better. The piano still allows me to do all of that. “I went to see him play with the New “In life, you find many people who York Philharmonic Orchestra,� Turner give you advice. My parents decided not said. “I saw day one of the rehearsals, the to worry too much about all the gooddress rehearsal and then Jan gave three hearted advice and simply go by what concert performances. He grew so much they felt was best for me. They are the as an artist from the first rehearsal to the ones who know me very well and I think a final concert. It is incredible to see the result of this is that I’m a very happy and growth in him just over a matter of days.� optimistic human being.� Lisiecki likes the Saskatoon connecSome consider Lisiecki’s story to be tion. one with fairy-tale success. “The audience at Third Avenue the “I started playing just like other chilfirst time was one of the first that I felt dren, wanting to have fun and to learn was truly excited for me to be there. I felt to express myself through music. When an incredible connection to the audience, discussing this idea with my parents, they both on and off the stage. came across some friends who had an old “Mark Turner is a great friend, and it upright piano (at least 100 years old) and is a pleasure to spend time with him. Not in very poor shape. They were willing only is he a wonderful musician, but he to lend us the piano for only the costs of has proven to be a wonderful spokespermoving it. son, organizer and fundraiser. It is always JW11077.i09 “I didn’t start with a professional piano an inspiration for me to see his passion James

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to win the Leonard Bernstein award for achievement by a young classical musician. He attended the ceremonies in Lubek, Germany. He takes it all in stride. “Awards have never given me big thrills or even little thrills. I am really in music to perform, not to win. While it was a great privilege to meet Mr. Bernstein’s family, I truly enjoyed the performance there. The award has been relegated to the designated space for awards: a box in the basement of our home.�

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ear Lianne, met through a matchmaker and were both I met a guy through you and seeking a long-term relationship. Do you thought things were going well. have any thoughts or feedback? We went bowling on our first — JC date, had a great time and seemed to have lots in comDear JC, mon. We continued seeing one Yikes. This is not good. The another for two months. clients I work with are typicalThe first month was great. ly anti-online dating because of He seemed really interested and past experiences, or they recogeager. We had fun exploring nize the potential dangers. You our relationship and discussing mentioned that he had been future plans. on sites before meeting you. It During the second month he can be like a drug for someone seemed to act a little differently and they go back for more. and distant. I didn’t really think Clearly, if he felt the need to Relationships much of it because of busy continue searching online, you schedules. Finally phone calls have done the best thing by turned into text messages. Red terminating the relationship. flags started going up when he added new I find it so insulting when a partner stays girls to his Facebook account. Remember- in touch via text rather than the real way. ing that he mentioned using online dating You deserve so much more than this. I can sites in the past, I did a quick search and assure you he will not be doing this to any there he was. more of my clients as he has breached the I confronted him about it right away. I terms of his contract. Onward and upward, figured that someone using a matchmaker my dear. would be more serious. He had mentioned Lianne Tregobov is a matchmaker and that online dating seemed “degrading the owner of Camelot Introductions. She and a waste of time.” He apologized, but will be in Saskatoon interviewing potential didn’t offer an explanation. clients Sept. 25-26. Call 1-204-888-1529 I chose to end the relationship. I feel to book an appointment or visit www. that when you’re seeing someone it should camelotintroductions.com. Questions for be exclusive and should be monogathis column can be submitted to camelotintroductions@mymts.net. mous. This is especially true since we

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would like to respond to an editorial written by Tammy Robert regarding the use of Twitter at a recent Saskatchewan Young New Democrats convention. While I do not know Tammy Robert, I do know that she has deemed herself a political pundit, a publicist extraordinaire and makes the claim on her Twitter account that she will “make you or break you — promise.” While she has yet to make or break me, one can presume by that impressive list of self-proclamations that she might know what she is talking about. It did not take me long to realize, however, that she was less providing helpful advice to Twitter users and more attacking a group of passionate young people who are working in their communities to make Saskatchewan an even better place. I attended the convention Tammy Robert wrote about — I’ll note that she did not attend. I was there for the hours of high-level policy debate, in-depth workshops and professional networking.

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She was not. What Tammy Robert did do, however, was cherry-pick a tweet from the convention (which happened during an ice breaker — important for group dynamics) and used it to effectively call that group of dedicated young people unprofessional, immature and foolish. Tammy Robert’s actions came with a clear political axe to grind, and I was disappointed with her unprofessional Twitter fit. The 13- to 25-year-old women and men at that convention wanted nothing more than to make a better Saskatchewan. Interestingly, it is not the first time Tammy Robert has put on a little Twitter performance. Recent tweets indicate that she referred to a fellow Saskatoon citizen as an “asshat,” she brags about “snarking on teachers before the kids are even back #momsfromhell” and yes, even tweets about “poo-pooing.” My advice for Tammy Robert would be this: practice what you preach. Or better yet, just don’t preach. Kent Peterson Regina

Tammy’s advice well received

am writing in response to Tammy Robert’s piece regarding the Saskatchewan Young New Democrats (SYND) convention and Twitter. We respect her observations on the representation of SYND Convention on Twitter. Social media policies and ideas vary greatly, and her advice is well received. However, we have to disagree that a light-hearted Twitter presence and a serious, professional organization are mutually exclusive. During the convention weekend, we had thorough, thoughtful discussions about ways we would like to see our party grow and develop. We debated and passed resolutions that would help students and families, and strengthen the Saskatchewan economy. Our experience has been that young people are turned off by many aspects of politics as usual. We seek a balance between celebration and

policy, laughter and debate. Our engagement strategy has grown our membership and resulted in a younger and more active SYND. The gendered insult Ms. Robert encountered did not come from a delegate of our convention or an active member of our organization. Such language is completely unacceptable and is directly contrary to what we seek to accomplish as an organization. We sincerely regret that such a comment was made. We appreciate the interest in our event. Our annual convention, along with other events, are aimed at growing a more open, fun and mature group of young people who wish to see a better Saskatchewan. Nathaniel Cole President - Saskatchewan Young New Democrats

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and entire days spent slothing on your couch in a hangover haze can get to be a bit much. Remind them “do unto others what you want done unto you” to help ease your sleepless nights. Although owning your own piece of property has its perks, make sure it isn’t going to be a financial burden. If you don’t live well with others, don’t put yourself into a position where you rely on their rental income to make your mortgage payment. Money may be able to buy some happiness, but could end up costing you your sanity. Ashlyn Newlove works in communications for the Saskatoon Region Association of REALTORS®.

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Cam Hutchinson & Friends: Views of the World McCain playing poker without a full deck

• TC Chong, on Cleveland Indians pitcher Chris Perez having a package containing nine ounces of pot delivered to his house in his dog’s name: “Drug enforcement officials found the dog lying on the couch with an empty box of Milk Bones and listening to the Moody Blues.” • Tony Stewart is recovering from a broken leg by lying in bed and watching Oprah. And here I thought the official television show of NASCAR is Jerry Springer. • The best-selling cereals in America are Cheerios, Frosted Flakes and Honey Nut Cheerios. No word on where Fantuz Flakes finished. • From Torben Rolfsen: “Cary Williams and Riley Cooper had the biggest Eagles infighting since Don Henley and Glenn Fry.” • Janice Hough, on George Zimmerman’s wife filing for divorce: “I suppose it would be cynical to wonder how much she was paid not to do this until after his trial was over.” • Bill Littlejohn, on Tim Tebow receiving an inquiry from an undisclosed team that wanted the former Heisman-Trophy winner to play a position other than QB: “Tebow rejected the opportunity, saying he wasn’t interested in playing offensive tackle.” • Isn’t it time for members of the media to quit putting “disgraced sprinter” in front of Ben Johnson’s name in every story written about him? It’s been 25 years, talking heads. How about we start putting “drunk driver” in front of the names of athletes and coaches and politicians that have had DUIs? • Clint Eastwood and his wife Dina separated after 17 years of marriage. I’m guessing Eastwood was having an affair with a chair. • From Hough: “Congrats to 64-yearold Diana Nyad for her swim from Cuba to Florida. Her attitude certainly helped. Rumour has it she simply told sharks ‘you punks get out of my ocean.’” • How will the ban on gang colours at Saskatoon bars affect Shriners? Will they have to check their fezes at the door? • Some airlines are offering no-crying seats on some flights. The rest of the plane will be filled with Toronto Maple Leafs fans. • Littlejohn, on an 80-year-old weightlifter from Colorado Springs being caught using steroids: “What was his masking agent? Metamucil?” • Chong, on Dennis Rodman visiting his buddy Kim Jong-un in North Korea again: “I’m wondering if Jong-un asked Rodman when he will be attacking Syria.”

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• The top three reasons the Cleveland Indians had a chicken in the outfield during pre-game batting practice. 3. The bird got called up from their farm club; 2. The chicken was added to their starting rooster; 1.They obtained it for a layer to be named later. • A 93-year-old Brit has become the oldest man to walk on a plane’s wing. He is not to be confused with any of the old men who skate on the Red Wings. • New Blue Bomber receiver Mike Sims-Walker says football is football The Eagles (Wiki Photo) and he’s “not going to make it harder than it is.” Really Mike? Why’d you • Hough, on souvenir soda cups sold at join the Bombers? Notre Dame’s season opener having the • Carrie Underwood says her words “FIGTHING IRISH” written on husband, Nashville centre Mike Fisher, them: “Who knew the school has serious was trying to rescue a chipmunk when aspirations of joining the SEC?” it attacked and bit his hand. So if I got • Sen. John McCain was caught playing this straight, the Predator was prey? iPhone poker during a hearing about Syria. • The World Gravy Wrestling He said it brought back memories of playing championships were just completed strip-poker with Sarah Palin. in Lancashire, England. I tried gravy • Hough, on McCain’s online poker wrestling once. The gravy won. game: “Maybe it was because he couldn’t • Calgary’s new president of hockey figure out Candy Crush.” operations, Brian Burke, says he • Littlejohn, on Jesse Bongiovi, the son doesn’t need to be “driving the bus.” of rocker Jon Bon Jovi, being a walk-on Interesting metaphor; think of all the player for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish back seats he can drive from. football team: “I assume a bounty placed on • Officials in Auckland caught a Jesse would read: Wanted Dead or Alive.” man trying to smuggle live tropical fish • Chong, on former NFL running back into New Zealand in his pants. Hmm. Ricky Williams being an assistant coach And did they call it guppy love? for a college in San Antonio: “Look for the JW11048.I09 team to run the weed-option offence.” James • Rolfsen, on freshman orientation week going well at universities in the SEC: “New players familiarized themselves with banks, car dealerships and tattoo parlours.” • From Chong: “The Oakland Raiders have two punters on their opening-day roster. Just punt baby!” • Motorists in China got an unexpected eyeful when a couple was spotted having sex in a cab. One police officer was not impressed, blaming the taxi driver. “Their driver should have stopped and told them to get out,” he said. “They weren’t even wearing seat belts.” • From Hough: “A new study says the average man has grown four inches in the last century. Sorry gentlemen, we’re talking height.”

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Church Sale Disconcerting? Local group loses bid to acquire Third Avenue United Church

very year that I taught school I would Making your child marketable in their adult return each fall with some excitement. years has been a priority for many. Learning has Ned Powers True, I was leaving the summertime turned in to a systematic process to conquer as Saskatoon Express behind, but I was about to embark on a year of opposed to the promotion of joy-filled, engaged growing and learning with 30 young people that activities that promote critical, creative thinking or Ray Penner and a group I barely knew. Now that’s exciting! and foster the importance of a curious mind. of Saskatoon community Within the first week of class, I Early I came to understand the leaders, the vision of a Third would give the students a pep talk importance of parents and the comAvenue Centre seems to have trying to convince them that an munity in the success of the school ended. education was the best gift of their year. I started meeting with parents, The group lost out in a bid lifetime. Whatever they learned to asking them to be there, but to give to acquire Third Avenue United read, write, figure out or present, their child the freedom to make misChurch (TAUC) as an entertainthey got to take the gifts with them. takes with the conviction of making ment centre when River Bend The learning would be theirs. It better mistakes tomorrow. LearnPresbytery and the Third Avenue become part of who they are. ing is about growing. And growing United Church decided two weeks In the beginning of my teachdoesn’t just happen when you have ago to sell the building to John Orr ing career, class rules would be set mastered a unit of learning and of Regina, the only listed direcimmediately as I tried to manage the performed well on a test. Learning tor of a non-profit Saskatchewan Grade 7 and 8 students. It didn’t take Columnist happens in the midst of the process corporation. long for me to learn that it was far of the many connections we make “We were a group which was better to have the students generate each day. formed to ensure the preservation their own class rules, within reason, as the rules Another concept I adopted was to leave the of one of Canada’s finest concert meant more to them. organizing of their work in the hands of the halls and maintain an architectural During the last decade of my career, I moved student. It’s theirs, so let them do it at whatever and historical gem within Saskato a few simple rules — common sense things level they choose. I once heard someone say: toon,” said Penner, the founder of like not speaking when others were speaking “If you are thinking for two, one of you doesn’t Tap Communications. and leaving the room at appropriate times. I need to be there.” “I think we, as a communitysurrendered the list of rules for a greater goal of based organization, had the kind This doesn’t mean you don’t do anything; it wanting my students to be happy and confident. of vision which was going to be a means you empower your child by letting them At parents’ meetings, I would explain that long-term benefit to Saskatoon.” do it on their own. students would feel neither happy nor confident The board was led by Scott None of this should be confused with posiif they weren’t doing their work. If they were McDonald from CIBC Wood doing what was needed, learning would happen. tive, loving support. Behind the scenes every Gundy and past president of the student deserves parents that are providing the The interesting side is that when students Saskatoon Club, and included needed food, clothing and shelter. On top of all were feeling happy and confident, the learning Penner, Mark Fachada, Jax Baxter fell into place and the students tended to govern these needs, it is important to have someone Jones, Dr. Anne Doig, Connie Den asking about what is happening at school, about themselves more. Guidelines became the new Hollander, Angela Kempf, Spencer what they are learning and discussing connecnorm. Early and Ken Thomas. Much of tions to the world at large. To have someone at Somewhere along the way, society’s great the inspiration for a concert hall goal of education became sidetracked with ac- home that is willing to edit any written work image came from Mark Turner, countability and logistics. The wonderful style helps any student to improve their writing. who has been organizing concerts The adage “it takes a village to raise a child” of learning (like that done one-on-one between in the church for three years. has always held merit with me as it means a colparents, grandparents and a child) has been The Saskatoon group made an jeopardized by our society’s need for standard- lective effort of making sure that the welfare of offer of $1.5 million to acquire the children is being protected. ization. Rather than education being seen as building and promised to fix (alStill, I truly believe in the words written by an enlightenment leading to higher thinking, most immediately) the roof of the the great jazz singer Billie Holiday: “Bless the our education system has grown into one that church, a cost tabulated at between JW10909.I09 child that’s got his own, that’s got his own!”’ services the corporations of North America.

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$400,000 and $500,000. There was also the promise that the Third Avenue congregation would get the space for Sunday morning worship and major religious holidays, access to the building for their community events and office space. Members of the Saskatoon group still believe there are too many unanswered questions even though there is a closing date of sale at the end of September. In the process of putting the building up for sale, Third Avenue United Church spelled out “TAUC will not necessarily accept the highest bidder” and was very specific in a notation that “TAUC provides notice that preference will be given for a sale to a community-based organization.” There is also concern by the Third Avenue Centre group as to when the new owners will set a specific date by which the application for heritage status will be submitted to the City of Saskatoon. The Third Avenue Centre group had already been in negotiations with the Amati Quartet, Saskatoon Concert Band, Saskatoon Philharmonic, Little Opera on the Prairie, Opera Saskatoon and the University of Saskatchewan, as well as maintaining a long-standing connection with the Saskatoon Children’s Choir for rehearsal and performance time. “We know that Orr’s corporation offered more money, and he talks about facilitating Saskatchewan bookings for artists, but we wonder what commitments will be maintained with the local performing artists,” said Penner.

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ear Reena, We have lived in our home for more than 30 years. The one nagging problem that never ceases to cause us irritation is the tile grouting in our ensuite shower area. We clearly have not tried everything or the black stuff (mildew) would not be present in the grouting. Any suggestions? Al

not need to be “fed.” The best way to care for furniture is simply to maintain a stable environment. No amount of oil or other materials will keep wood from drying out if the humidity level is too low. A good-quality paste wax designed for furniture can be used to add a protective layer to the wood finish and give it a soft shine. Paste wax protects the finish without penetrating the wood and keeps dust from binding Dear Al, with the surface the way car wax makes Saturate paper towels with white water bead. Pick a wax that matches vinegar and allow it to sit on the the colour of the wood (for instance, mildew area. Vinegar is acidic and a lighter wax for maple and a darker it will serve to remove the layer one for walnut). If the wood finish is of soap scum that makes it difcracked or rubbed away, skip the paste. ficult for you to access the mildew Do this only once a year and apply Household Solutions underneath. If there is a lot of soap the wax sparingly. Do not use spray scum, allow the paper towels to sit polishes or lemon oils as they can leave for several hours. Another option (my personal the surface tacky. Contrary to what the makers favourite) is to apply dish soap onto pumice stone of spray-on furniture polishes claim, you don’t and scrub the grout back and forth. As a last need fancy chemicals to clean and protect wood resort, ventilate the room and scrub grout with a furniture. In fact those products can do more stiff brush and a solution of bleach and water (1 harm than good. cup chlorine bleach to 5 cups hot water). Dear Reena, Dear Reena, Not long ago you published a household I would love to know what to use to remove a recipe for cleaning windows and glass. Unfortubathtub ring. Lorraine nately, I’ve misplaced the article. Would you be so kind as to let me know what the ingredients Dear Lorraine, are? Carol Clean the bathtub on a regular basis. You probably will need to wash out the bathtub weekly, or Dear Carol, more often depending on how many people use it. Squeaky Clean Window Cleaner Recipe: In a While wearing gloves, sprinkle a dampened green spray bottle, combine 1 tsp inexpensive shampoo abrasive cloth with either baking soda or washing or dish soap, one quarter cup rubbing alcohol and soda. Wet and scrub until the tub is clean. Rinse, fill remaining portion of the bottle with white then dry with a rag. For tough stains apply three vinegar. Spray and wipe. (Taken from Household per cent hydrogen peroxide/baking soda or cream Solutions with Kitchen Secrets) of tartar and three per cent hydrogen peroxide. Put cream of tartar in a bowl and drip in hydrogen Dear Reena, peroxide until you have a thick paste. Apply the I am still trying to get hairspray off the bathpaste to the stained area and let dry. Scrub away room walls and have had no luck using rubbing the dried paste and watch the eyesore disappear. alcohol and water. I am wondering if you have another suggestion. The walls are painted with a Dear Reena, top-of-the-line latex acrylic paint. Judi I was wondering if you knew how to prevent further cracking (from dryness, I assume) on my Dear Judi, beautiful, wooden dining room table? I polish Since rubbing alcohol did not do the trick, it every week, and every two weeks I leave oil your next step is clean the wall with shampoo all over it, hoping it will absorb it and stop the diluted in warm water. Another wonderful option cracking. We aren’t able to put a humidifier in is to apply shaving cream to the stained area. our home. Do you have any other suggestions on Leave for five minutes and scrub. Worst case how to save this table from destructive dryness? scenario: gently rub the wall with fine sandpaper Kathleen and repaint if necessary.

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ext summer it will be exactly 100 to explore. Despite its modest size, Flanders years ago since war broke out in is crammed so full of cultural, historical Europe. The First World War lasted and culinary highlights you could spend a four years and cost 16 million people their couple of months here and never be bored. lives. Included in that number were many If Belgium is in your upcoming travel young Canadian soldiers. plans, you might be interested in visiting a Some of the major battlegrounds were in new museum that is celebrating its official Flanders. The government of that region of opening soon. Belgium is commemorating the As of Sept. 28 the public can historic anniversary in the Flanexplore the Red Star Line Muders Fields area and in major seum in the historic warehouses cities such as Brussels, Antwerp, of the shipping company in Leuven and Ghent. The MemoAntwerp. The museum brings to rial Museum Passchendaele life the journey of more than two recently opened a new wing. On million people who immigrated Nov. 1, an exhibition on war and via Antwerp to New York. trauma will open in the Flanders Here are a few of the facts Fields Museum in Ypres and the you’ll discover in the museum. Dr. Guislain Museum in Ghent. • The Red Star Line fleet During the past few years, I counted 23 ships, all names Travel have been blessed to make sevended in ‘land;’ eral trips to Flanders, the Dutch• Cost of a transatlantic ticket speaking region of Belgium. On these trips I was between $10 and $40; was privileged to visit some of the military • The average travel time from Antwerp cemeteries. to New York was about 12 days; It is a humbling experience to wander • The Red Star Line carried 2.7 million past the lines of grave sites and recall that passengers between 1873 and 1934; these were all young men still in their youth • Some famous passengers included when they died so far away from home. But Albert Einstein, composer Irving Berlin, Flanders has never forgotten their sacrifices. and Golda Meir, Israel’s first female prime These tranquil resting places are still honminister. oured and revered. Flanders is small compared to Canada’s For more information on Flanders, visit vast territorial expanse, but it is a great place http://www.visitflanders.us.

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Flanders was a major battleground during the Great War. Military cemeteries in the region are reminders of the four-year struggle that took so many young lives (Photo by Peter Wilson)

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winging open the doors to my TD Victoria’s Bedside Singers are simply bank (I’m hoping a plug here will some upstanding folks who want to make garner the same material gratitude an outstanding contribution. They offer that a Purdy’s Sweet Georgia Browns plug their sweet singing services to anyone in did) I can hear a teller whisper, hospice who would appreciate “Hey Audrey, here comes Mr. a warm-up act for their upcomNSF,” which I’m well aware ing attendance at a concert by stands for Not the Swiftest Fysithe heavenly choirs (or maybe cian. the New Jersey Devils). They Since that incident with the are not music therapists per balaclava/Lone Ranger thing, se, just your neighbours who I’m now required to remove my love to sing —especially if sunglasses, ball cap and Def it helps you. Any therapy is Leppard muscle shirt, as well as done the same way that Leo, undergo a cavity search, even my Havanese pup, therapeutithough I haven’t had a cavity for cally licks my toes after I’ve 15 years and frankly don’t recall dropped peanut butter on them. Doctor having one in that particular He’s not a trained therapy dog area! but my feet love it anyway. However, one day I actually got to sit The Bedside Singers sing in pairs, practice down with uber-genial bank manager, Bob regularly and are true gems. They sing evLamb. After small talk about my forgeries, erything from national anthems to Stairway his prostate and Miley Cyrus, he conto Heaven. fided in me that he loved to help his wife, It turns out that the power of listening to Marnie, in her volunteer work as a bedside and/or playing music is even more powersinger. It brought them both true fulfillful than we thought. ment. According to a new study, playing JW11076.I09 James

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soothing sounds during cataract surgery reduces patients’ anxiety. Researchers assessed the effects of binaural beat audio therapy, where a patient hears specific tones via headphones, with a slightly different frequency played in each ear. Beat therapy triggers alpha-frequency brainwaves which are linked to relaxation and reduced fear and pain. Patients who listened to a binaural beats/music mix before, during and after cataract surgery had less anxiety, a slower heart rate and lower blood pressure than those in a control group. Not familiar with this, I Googled it, then played some of this binaural stuff on the computer. Leo went absolutely bonkers and started howling like Alanis Morissette with a sinus infection as a Mack truck rolled over her feet. Not exactly as predicted, but then again, Leo eats poop on occasion. Another study found that seniors with musical training outperformed others on thinking and memory tests. A growing body of evidence suggests that learning to play an instrument, as well as continuing to practice and play it, may reduce the effects

of mental decline associated with aging. This research found that older adults who learned music in childhood and continued to play an instrument for at least 10 years outperformed others in tests of memory and cognitive ability. It is well known that musicians score higher on tests of mental acuity, visual-spatial judgment, verbal memory and recall, motor dexterity and look like Alex Trebek. To my mother, what’s her name, who made me practise piano against my better judgment, I thank you. The soothing and beneficial effect of music on our mind and body continues to be explored by both medicine and Motown. But since 50 per cent of Canadians with cancer will end up crossing the River Styx in hospice, I’d like to send my playlist to the Bedside Singers now. Anything by music heroes David Foster, Chris Trygg and my mother. But please, nothing by Miley Cyrus or Leo. (Join Dr. Dave where music and medicine combine at www.davidfosterfoundation. com.)

ROYAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION THANKS The Mark Family: Henry, Lisa, Miranda and Emily The Mark Family Legacy Endowment: creating a way of giving back now and a way to continue giving into the future. When Henry’s father developed heart problems and was under Dr. Akhtar’s care, Henry provided language translation between doctor and patient. “We wanted to give back to Saskatoon, but there are many places to give in the City. We decided we wanted to give back to an organization where we had used the facility. At RUH we received good care, compassionate care, care for our family.” Henry and Lisa Mark built their life together in Canada. Both are originally from Hong Kong and met in Canada, married and have two beautiful girls, Miranda and Emily. “We wanted to build a legacy fund where our children can contribute and continue thinking ahead to the future. This is initially a family gift, but by leading in this way we hope to inspire gifts from other families.” The Mark Family Legacy Endowment means RUH Foundation will invest earnings from the endowment to support patient care as well as medical teams for years to come. In celebration and gratitude, the RUH Foundation salutes The Mark Family. Thank you! To make your gift or for more information, visit www.ruhf.org or contact us at: Lisa and Henry Mark (sitting) Miranda Mark, Lisa Laskowski Director of Development RUH Foundation, Dr. Jawed Akhtar Head of Cardiology SHR and Emily Mark.

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Here are our “barn finds”, so tell us about yours

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a garage “on the old farm.” (Raise your hand if something like this sounds familiar.) For most of us, there’s more than a little luck involved. For others, it’s a passion, even an obsession. A fantastic hard-cover book chronicling many such finds, called The Cobra in the Barn, written by Tom Cotter who, according to the book’s preface, lives and breathes so-called barn finds and loves the thrill of the chase. Just as mesmerizing as the hunt for four-wheeled treasure is the type of vehicles found in the publication’s 250-plus pages: Ferraris; rare racecars; sports cars and former concept cars. The book shares adventures -- in some cases, extreme adventures -- that will have readers shaking their heads and driving down their own memory lanes. Take Wheelbase’s classic-car guru Malcolm Gunn, who has recurring (almost nightly, he says) dreams about a certain black 1955 Chevrolet barn find, a car that was actually discovered through a friend of the family. Recurring dreams? After buying the Chevy for a whopping $150 and driving it back and forth across the country (Route 66 was obviously one of his favourite TV shows), he sacrificed the

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ride for $50 to a “person in dire financial need.” Malcolm practically breaks into song when recounting stories of straightening bent engine parts with a hammer on the floor of the family garage. His older brother, who helped with such mechanical hijinks wasn’t really into the ‘55, but rather his Fiat. “You understand that I wouldn’t be doing this (straightening the engine parts with a hammer) on my car, right?” Needless to say, Malcolm, a few decades later, eventually found a replacement ‘55, but this time $150 didn’t cut it. In fact, 10 times that didn’t cut it. I’m assuming he has dreams about vanishing money now rather than a car that got away. Editor Jeff Melnychuk, it turns out, was quite the lawn-cutting entrepreneur as a youngster, and pestered one of his customers into parting with a 1970 Plymouth that was stashed in a battered backyard tool shed. This probably explains why he rushes to the window every time he hears a gasoline trimmer revving up. “Except for a small tear in the driver’s seat, the car was perfect . . . at least $600 perfect.” The selling price was steep for a 15-year-old kid back in 1981 “and took every extra spare buck I could find that wasn’t spent on Van Halen al-

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bums.” Sadly, the former and original owner died of cancer the following year and Jeff vowed to keep the Plymouth as a tribute to a family friend. He painted it yellow, took the two-door on a honeymoon in 1988, drove it to Mount Rushmore in South Dakota several times and toured the Canadian Rockies. The car was parked shortly after the honeymoon and, as of this writing, is undergoing total restoration and modernization. “Funny, the car even outlasted the marriage.” As of this moment, I have yet to make my own “barn find”, but maybe you have? You can share your story on our Facebook page (www. facebook.com/autoshiftweekly) for a feature story we’re putting together on the subject. I know each and every tale could fill this newspaper page, but try to keep submissions to 100 words plus two photos. In the meantime, keep looking for that unpolished gem to drag home, fix up and make part of your family’s memories. You can message Rhonda by logging on to www.shiftweekly.com and clicking the contact link. Wheelbase Media is a worldwide provider of automotive news and feature stories.

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Sept. 13

Saskatoon Grandmothers Advocacy Network (GRAN) is hosting an evening with Helene Laverdiere MP, at 7:30 p.m. at St. Martin’s Church, 2617 Clarence Ave. South. Mme. Laverdiere is the Official Opposition Critic for International Development, and Deputy Critic for Foreign Affairs. She will speak on Access to Medicines, HIV/AIDS, and Canada’s International Development priorities, from the NDP perspective. For more information, contact Jenny Neal at 306-343-9448.

Sept. 14-15

What: Saskatchewan Entertainment Expo, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Prairieland Park, Hall A. Tickets available at: Amazing Stories, Unreal City, 8th Street Books and Comics, Next Level Game Exchange, Dragons Den, Beaumont Film and Record or online at www.picatic.com. There are weekend passes, one-day passes and family passes. A one-day advance pass is $25. A weekend advance pass is $40. A one-day advance family pass is $45 and an advance weekend family pass is $60. A family is two adults and two children.

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What: Multiple Myeloma March to raise awareness for multiple myeloma, a rare incurable blood cancer. Where: Education Building, U of S Campus. Registration: 9:30 a.m. — no registration fee. For More Info: www.myelomamarch.ca or call 306-242-2703. **** Elks and Royal Purple Fowl Supper. Sittings at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Tickets are $12. There is no charge for children under 6. Where: 508 12th Street East. (West of Five Corners). For tickets call: Lynda (306-2298724), Floyd (306-221-3777 or Dick (306-2222195) or leave a message at 306-244-5547.

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What: Save the Children - Canada (Saskatoon Branch). The first executive committee meeting of the year and introduction of new volunteers. Where: Edwards Family Centre on Fourth Avenue North in Saskatoon at 7:30 p.m. Please contact Mel Hosain at 306-373-9877 or preferably at hosain@sasktel.net.

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Saskatoon Choral Society is looking for new members to join their eclectic choir group! Ages range from 20-80+! No voice training required. No auditions required. They all have the same goal in mind which is to enjoy Second Monday of every sharing music with others and performing in December. They rehearse every Tuesday at 7 month p.m. at the Grace Westminster United Church What: The ACT/UCT Saskatoon # 1031 Fraternal Club is always looking for new mem- (505 10th Street East) until 9:30PM. They only ask that you pay $40 for the winter session to bers. An optional insurance plan is available help pay for the cost of rehearsal space. If you with all memberships. Where: Mixed Supper Meeting start at 5:30PM have any questions regarding the choir please contact Tayla at 306-361-6168, taylarhondel@ at the ACT Hall (upstairs) in the ACT Area, hotmail.com or Andrew at 306-281-8407. Sutherland. *** For information call Penny at 931-8647 or Bob The Canadian Prairie Lily Soicety (CPLS) is at 382-4893. holding its annual fall lily bulb sale and would appreciate your help in publicizing this First Tuesday of every month greatly event. What: FROMI - Friends and Relatives of People with Mental Illness. These meetings run from EVERY WEDNESDAY 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. What: St. James Farmers’ Market from 11 a.m. Where: W.A. Edwards Family Centre, 333 to 6 p.m. Fourth Avenue North (wheelchair accessible). Where: 607 Dufferin Ave. If you have a loved one or friend with a mental New vendors welcome. For more info call 664-2940. illness and you need understanding support, **** contact Carol at 249-0693, Linda at 933The Cecilian Singers, an adult mixed voice 2085, Lois at 242-7670 or e-mail fromisk@ community choir, welcomes new members. gmail.com. Rehearsals are held Wednesday evenings, starting Sept. 4, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, FIRST AND THIRD SUNDAY OF corner of Broadway and 8th, at 7:30. Please EACH MONTH use the Broadway entrance. Visit www.ceciliansingers.ca for more information. What: Pet Loss Support Group, Support and ------comfort to people who are struggling with the What: Singles Social Group - “All About Us” loss of a beloved companion animal due to in their 50s and 60s. Events such as weekly old age, sickness or other sad reasons. The Wednesday restaurant suppers, monthly no-obligation support group meets the first and third Sunday of every month 2 p.m. at the Sunday Brunch , Movie Night, Dances, Pot W.A. Edwards Centre, 333 4th Avenue North, Luck, and more. Meet New Friends! No Saskatoon. For more information or telephone Membership Dues. For more information, email allaboutus10@hotmail.com or phone support, call 306-343-5322. 978-0813. ------Every Sunday What: River Heights Artist Group. This group is What: Tonight It’s Poetry is back. a new non-profit group running Wednesdays Saskatchewan’s only weekly poetry and spofrom 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. ken word show. Where: Lower level, Resurrection Lutheran Where: The Bassment in Saskatoon. (204 Church, 310 Lenore Dr. Fourth Ave. North) every Sunday all season For more information, call Wendy at 934-1586. long. Tonight it’s Poetry is one of the most successful spoken word events in the country, EVERY THURSDAY with an average attendance of more than 100 people. We bring in artists from across Canada What: New Farmers’ Market. Thursdays 10 and North America and encourage the develop- a.m. - 5 p.m. rain or shine at The Centre Mall ment of local spoken word artists with monthly in front of Dollarama. Go to www.farmersmarketsaskatoon.com. open mics and poetry slams. The first show **** will be Sept. 8 with local poetry slam champion What: Monthly Drop-In Caregiver Support Group. Brent Chappell. Shows starts at 8pm. Who: Caregivers for adult family members or friends. Second Wednesday of Cost: Free (presented by Saskatoon Health Region). every month What: Probus Club of Saskatoon Bridges, a new To Register: Jeanne (655-3426) or Karen (655-3427). club for retirees. A community-focused group **** offering monthly meetings with local speakWhat: Depression Support Group — free group ers; several interest groups offering new social runs on the first and third Thursday of each contacts. Enjoy retirement! The first meeting on month, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. This is open September 11 at 9:30 AM welcomes those who to anyone struggling with depression and famwould like more information on this new club. ily members wanting to support them. Where: Contact Lynn Gee at (306) 374-9417 or Merv 311 – 38th Street East. This is a wheelchair McKee at (306) 374-9688 accessible building. Where: Nutana Legion Hall, 3021 Louise Street. 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