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Feels So Good Jordan Trask is an audio producer by day and Ravewind by night. (Photo Supplied)
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usic has been a passion for local musician, artist and producer Jordan Trask for as long as he can remember. The 28-year-old Saskatoon native found his musical roots in piano and jazz percussion, eventually winding his way into the recording and production side of things. It’s this journey that culminated in the recent release of Feels So Good, his new and notable Indie-Dance single. He made the unique decision to make it
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available not only for digital download, but on a limited edition, Coke-bottle clear seven-inch 45 vinyl. “Feels So Good was inspired by that initial spark of new love — that amazing realization that you’re in love, that you’ve found someone special and that they love you back,” said Trask. “I attempted to bottle that into a song that would be super fun and uplifting.” He goes on to explain that he was aiming for a modern yet nostalgic feel for the song, similar to the way a contemporary digital photograph looks through an Instagram filter.
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Trask, who operates under the stage name Ravewind, is signed to Canadian Indie label Hairdu Recrods. His day job finds him as an audio producer at Rawlco Radio. But he relishes the artistic rewards he enjoys by being Ravewind. “It’s a new force of artistic freedom for me,” explained Trask. “It’s a moniker I use as a musician, artist and producer. It’s my project to create something unique and from scratch.” Trask considers himself fortunate to have had the privilege of performing alongside talent such as We Were Lovers and Megan Lane.
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As if producing an original Nu-Dance track wasn’t enough (complete with a B-side track titled Jet Ski), Trask opted to tackle the production of a video to accompany the song, despite not having any experience. “I wanted all of the artistic control so I just went for it,” he said. “I have never filmed anything before, but I got a membership to Paved Arts in Saskatoon, which allows you to rent fantastic equipment. From there I just took it one step at a time.” (Continued on page 4)
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n a unique piece of Saskatoon Hilltop history, Dean Dickson is the only man to coach the team to a Canadian junior football championship in the only year when he was head coach. Dickson was at the helm when the Hilltops beat the Ottawa Sooners 28-7 on Nov. 15, 1969. The game was played on an Ottawa field where the footing was tricky, the ball was wet, the wind was blowing and the conditions dictated a running game. His success as a Hilltop coach, along with 11 remarkable years as head coach of the football Redmen and his desire to build basketball, wrestling and track and field teams at Bedford Road Collegiate, are ample reasons why he is being inducted into the Saskatoon Sports Hall of People Fame on Nov. 2. The ceremonies will take place at TCU Place at 6 p.m. A dramatic turn of events in Dickson’s athletic life dates back to when he was a high school student in Regina. “I had been playing football at Luther College in Regina,” said Dickson, “and I decided to go across town and join the Balfour Tech Redmen where Gordon Currie was the coach. Gordon became a big influence on my life. He was an outstanding coach, and his motivational speeches were the best. And it turned out that he gave me a recommendation when I received a full athletic scholarship to Colorado College.” Dickson played for Currie in 1956. Dickson competed in the Canadian Olympic trials as a sprinter and high jumper when he got the call of acceptance to Colorado College. (Four years later his American college times gave him a chance to compete in the Canadian trials again, but he injured a knee.) He played halfback on both offence and defence at the American college as well as running the 100, 220, 440, the relays and doing the long jump during his four years there. Years later (1969) he came face-toface against Currie and the Regina Rams in a junior football season that almost defies description. “We faced each other four times in
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Dean Dickson had a remarkable record as the football coach at Bedford Road (Photo by Sandy Hutchinson) the regular season. The Rams won the first two in somewhat convincing fashion, and then we won the next two. We scored 55 points each in the four games. In the two-game, total-points final we each won a game. Over the six games, we each won three games and the Hilltops outscored the Rams by two points,” said Dickson. The Hilltops won the Western final against the Edmonton Huskies and got touchdowns from Gord Remmen, Mark Schoenhals, Archie Thomson and Rob Kimpton to win relatively easily in the national final. “Don Holtby, the Ottawa coach, said it was hard to beat a team that made so few mistakes. I told him that when you played the Regina Rams six times in one season, that prepared you for anything,” said Dickson. He gave up the Hilltop coaching job when some in the school system ques-
tioned whether he should be coaching at both levels. Later he returned to be a Hilltop assistant to Paul Schoenhals. Dickson turned up at Bedford Road in a stroke of good fortune. “The moment I became available as a teacher in Saskatoon I had three schools — Bedford Road, City Park and Tech — all phoning me on the first day. It helped make up my mind when the call from Bedford came from Bob Arn, who had his own strong history in high-school football and with the Hilltops,” said Dickson. Dickson’s football record at Bedford Road was almost unbelievable. He coached for 11 years, winning four city championships, four northern playoffs, and the provincial championship in 1967 and 1968. In one stretch of six years his teams won 43, lost four and were undefeated in one streak of 36 games against northern teams.
In the 1967 provincial final he beat Balfour Tech, his alma mater, 8-1 in a game “where almost all of our regular backs were out with injuries and the team won with a lot of heart.” He coached a girls’ basketball team to a provincial title in a season when it looked like the team wouldn’t have a coach. He introduced wrestling “and kept it going until our mats wore out.” He was instrumental in Saskatchewan high schools holding a first-ever wrestling championship, which his school won the first three times. He carried his natural skills in track and field to an 11-year career where he helped develop many young stars. He was also among the founders of the BRIT basketball tournament in 1968. Kelly Bowers, who nominated Dickson for entry into the hall of fame, recalled “I (Continued on page 4)
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There were some who once questioned Dickson’s seemingly was one of those 250 incoming fervent desire to be a winner. freshies back in 1963 when Dean came on board. Dean had such In one interview Dickson a positive impact on the school, said: “I know some people say but more importantly, it was I stress winning too much, but the subtle way Dean affected so it’s more a case of getting the many students from low income, absolute best a boy or girl has to marginalized backgrounds. He offer. If we didn’t offer an outpossessed an uncanny skill of let for exceptional athletes, we encouraging kids to believe in wouldn’t be fulfilling our role. themselves and have confidence Exceptional talent of any kind, in their abilities.” whether it’s artistic, academic or Merv Houghton coached athletic, has to be recognized.” alongside Dickson and noted “on Away from coaching, he rare occasions, if you were forplayed senior men’s fastball with tunate, you would run across an the Burnell Braves, played in a individual who had it all. Dean community senior men’s basketwas by far the most gifted coach ball league and curled for many I had the privilege of working years at the Hub City club. with and watching in action. Dickson’s wife of 50 years, Winning city and provincial Sharolyn, also taught and championships in a number of sports is remarkable. He had an coached at Bedford Road, and undefinable and enviable quality their three children (Jeffrey, that enabled him to bring home Danielle and Jamie) were also involved in sports. winners.”
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The Feels So Good music video, available under the same title on YouTube, was shot in and around Saskatoon. It stars local residents and celebrities, such as Magic 98.3 host and local drama sweetheart Heather Morrison, along with Richard Haubrich and Rock 102 morning show co-host Whitney Graves. “I shot the video in June of 2013,” said Trask. “We really lucked out with some of the locations. The river sandbar we used was completely submerged just a couple of days after we shot our volleyball scene, due to the river rising from the Alberta flood waters.” “The rising river waters also meant a large chunk of Spadina Crescent was closed to traffic. We were able to sneak past the barricades to film the bicycle scene in the video. It was a great opportunity to film on that beautiful stretch of road without having to worry about traffic.” Trask’s team also had a close call with the classic ’57 Thunderbird which is featured prominently in the video. “Just moments after finishing our final shot the actor got out of the car without putting it in park,” Trask said, cringing at the memory. “As I’m thanking the owner for lending it to us, it slowly starts to roll away. I can only describe it as sheer panic. Here we are scrambling to stop this heavy, mint condition, classic car from colliding with another parked vehicle.” Thankfully the crew got the T-bird halted and avoided a rather awkward and expensive situation. What’s next for Trask? “It seems like I just wrapped up this massive project, but all I can think about
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n not making a decision, eight council- ally hear about the development of another ors and Mayor Don Atchison decided new mall, big-box store or hotel. And it not to consider a mill-rate shift from seems every multi-dwelling building going commercial to residential properties until up has condos on the top floors and com2017, the year of the next assessment. mercial space at street level. According They shooed the business groups away. to earlier reports, office vacancy rates are They are leaving the decision to a new low. Business is booming. council after the fall election in 2016. Are Other cities envy Saskatoon’s downwe to assume that these same councillors town rejuvenation. We have spent an do not plan on being in the halunbelievable amount of money lowed chamber after the next to that end and to the benefit of election? businesses. River Landing was We should expect councildesigned to bring people to the lors to state both their definitive downtown and while there to positions and the rationale for spend money in the theatres, it on the tax-shift issue and on restaurants, bars and shops. The any other matter before them. streetscaping is attractive and Only Pat Lorje and Charlie the roads are smooth. Unlike Clark stated a clear “no” on many other major city centres, this issue, stating that the curour downtown is alive at night rent tax ratio was both fair and with revellers. Columnist competitive. Darren Hill claims In support of business the he didn’t have enough information to make City has the Saskatoon Regional Ecoa decision and needs another three years or nomic Development Authority (SREDA), more to collect it. an organization that provides advice and Business leaders surprised me with their resources for businesses and recommends comments on creating a competitive and incentives and tax concessions for new attractive environment for businesses to businesses to council. As well, each comflourish and grow. Where have they been mercial area has its own business improvefor the last half dozen years? ment district (BID) to promote commercial Saskatoon has become home to a mul- enterprise in their area and to liaise with titude of new businesses in the last decade council. Those BIDs that have parking thanks to the resource boom. We continu- meters within their boundaries share in the
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We received a desperate plea from a reader that has a fridge full of tomatoes and a need for a healthy salsa recipe. It was a wonderful harvest and everyone has been sharing the bounties. This is our Cec’s recipe — she is famous for it around Foam Lake. Her original recipe is in an earlier book. The nutritionists at Inspire Health tweaked it to make it even healthier. Here is the latest version of Youza Salsa from Breast Friends Inspire Health.
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t some point in their lives people have the outsides of the boxes clearly. If the boxes had to pack up their worldly posses- contain glass or other breakable goods, state sions and haul them to a new abode. that on the box. When you are unloading them Here is a checklist to help future relocators they can be taken directly to the room where get through this stressful time. they need to be unpacked. This way you 1. Start the process early. Do not leave won’t be wondering where your toothbrush your packing and organizing until the week is in the plethora of cardboard spread across prior to the move. Get boxes, your living room. tape, packing materials and mark5. Measure any oversized ers in advance so nothing holds furniture or items you will be you back when you’re in your bringing to your new place. It is packing mode. Sort your belongbest to know if they’re going to fit ings into three piles: keep, toss in before you end up standing in and donate. Anything that can be the cold removing your door from tossed or donated can be moved its hinges so you can squeeze in out of your home immediately. your sectional. Anything that you plan to keep 6. When moving your valuables, make sure they are in a can be sorted into essential and secure place. There is nothing non-essential piles. The nonworse than having your passport essential items can be packed up Real Estate or your grandma’s antique ring go so you don’t have to worry about missing during the move. them in the last few days before 7. Plan your move when you have the time you vacate. from work or school to do it. Being rushed 2. Make a list of all of the places with which you need to change your address. You and having no time to pack and unpack is stressful. can forward your mail with Canada Post for 8. Start early in the day so you’re not movup to 12 months, which will give you some ing things in the dark. time to get everything switched to your new 9. Keep the weather in mind when you are address. But there is a charge for the service. moving or planning your move. Items may There are other services such as ExpressAddress which can also help in the process. need to be wrapped in plastic if raining, walk3. If you are renting a moving van, hiring ways may need to be cleared and de-iced in winter, or items may need to be secured more movers or even just lining up some friends with muscles to help with the heaving lifting, in windy weather. Once you get everything moved, you be sure to book these in advance. During busy won’t have to worry about anything except times at the end and middle of the month unpacking and planning a housewarming these can book up quickly. This can also party. Enjoy your new home and everything apply to changing/hooking up your utilities and services at your new address. If you don’t else that comes along with it. Ashlyn Newlove works in communicabook far enough ahead you may be without tions for the Saskatoon Region Association of television or Internet service for a while. REALTORS®. 4. Pack your boxes by room, and label
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Trip to Nicaragua will be labour of love
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amille Ewert and Gerry Ecker love working vacations. Since 2009 they have been in El Salvador three times and Nicaragua twice. They will be going back to Nicaragua from Feb. 15-25 and would like 22 people from this area to join them. The Saskatoon couple are team leaders for Habitat for Humanity’s Global Village. For Ewert and Ecker, these trips are labours of love. The two led their first international team earlier this year. Previously they were part of a group from Eastern Canada. Those going to Nicaragua in February will spend 40 hours working on a home and then have time to kick back and enjoy the countryside and interacting with its people. A large portion of the trip is tax deductible. But the key is helping. The joy of watching a family go from a shelter to a small home will always be etched in the minds of those that participate, Ewert and Ecker said. You can’t put a price or a tax deduction on that. “The best of the dwellings these people live in are fit for the woodshed on our farm 50 years ago,” Ecker said. “They are completely shocked,” he said of the gratitude. “They wonder why would these people donate their money and then come here and work. They can’t believe people would do that for them.” Ewert said at the end of the build, members of the team sign a Canadian flag as a memento for the family getting the home. “It’s one of our traditions,” she said. “One guy last year grabbed that Canadian flag and tied it on like a superman cape and it was like ‘Yay, Canada.’ It was fantastic.” There is another tradition, Ecker said with a laugh. It is one that has been borrowed from successful Canadian sports teams. “We bury a toonie into the walls for good luck.” Ewert was destined to become part of Global Village or something similar. That became apparent 20 years ago when she took her eight-year-old son backpacking. “We ended up going through Asia and seeing some extreme poverty. It had quite a profound impact. Getting involved building homes is really personal for me. My son actually comes with us as well. We saw people living in boxes literally. It had big impact on him. He never once asked for Nikes; never once.” Ecker said his life-changing moment came after suffering a “significant” injury.
Camille Ewert and Gerry Ecker need people to join their team for a trip to Nicaragua (Photo Supplied)
“It was severe enough that it taught me the value of living and what really mattered and what didn’t matter. I realized there was more to life than acquiring money and material. Part of that was helping out. A number of years ago I started working with Habitat for Humanity in Saskatoon.” Going global was an extension. He said the memories and the photographs from Global Village trips are much more telling and satisfying than those from a five-star resort. At the same time the accommodation for the Saskatoon team will be good on this trip. While not confirmed, a hotel on the edge of the Pacific Ocean is likely to be home. With eight hours of work a day and three days added to the end of the build, there will be time for rest and play. Ewert said team members have previously stayed in places where seven people shared a bathroom to resort-type accommodation. They aren’t exactly roughing it like the people they serve. Both said safety has not been a concern on their trips. They travel after the builds and have never felt in danger. Those on their team will have bottled water, and meals must meet a certain standard. Ecker said he would like to see other people take the training to become team leaders. He said Regina is kicking Saskatoon’s butt in terms of the number of teams going on builds. He doesn’t like that, he said with a laugh.
Even as more leaders are trained, Ewert and Ecker don’t see themselves not being part of the program. “We are seasoned vets now, but it’s still moving every time,” Ecker said. “It’s so rewarding that we come back from these builds and we’re more refreshed and more ready to face our world than we ever have been on any other holiday.” Those signing up for the trip don’t need special skills. Participants must be 18 or older. The first Saskatoon team included an 18-yearold and a 69-year-old. Both are returning this year. Ewert and Ecker expect about half the team to return. For more information visit www.facebook. com/globalvillagesaskatoon or email GVstoon@hotmail.ca.
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I wanted to be a cowboy for Halloween
he politically correct are stealing ing with me in the Riversdale area one Frankenstein mask and dressed up like the people won’t be able to say Merry Christmy childhood. I feel like I’m being Halloween. He and his friends had planned big guy. Then I went and sat on the porch mas, only Happy Holidays. I believe if ripped off. a fun night of activities. to wait for them. It wasn’t long before I different cultures and religions don’t want When I was a kid Halloween, Since Halloween fell on could hear my nephew and friends come to recognize or celebrate something that next to Christmas, was my favourite a weekend it was going running down the street. has been around for a long time, they give time of the year. I loved Halloween to be extra fun — there is They came toward the house and those of us who do a break. because I took a lot of time designnothing like sleeping in stopped at the porch. I waited just for I still enjoy Halloween, especially the ing my costume. after filling a stomach with the right moment before I screamed. You children who take the time to design their My mom couldn’t afford a sweets. I decided I would should have seen how fast they ran. They own costumes. But today going around costume for me, so we made our decorate my porch for were pushing and shoving each other to and pulling pranks is no longer acceptown. Sure I wanted to be Superman, the occasion. I asked my get out. Afterwards they were laughing able. And the politically correct will phone Spiderman and yes, even a cowboy. nephew to go to his friend’s so hard they were rolling on the ground. the police and put a child’s parents in a But the closest town was a couple place and come back Unfortunately those days are coming to an social-services situation because the kid’s hours away, so any extra money around four to change into end for today’s youth. And it all has to do costume is too scary. But what could be had to go towards things that were his costume. with being politically correct. scarier than Ryan Seacrest? Columnist necessary. I went and purchased a The next thing that’s going to happen is KNOSKYE2012@live.com I remember my first costume. It was basically a brown paper bag with eye holes cut out and painted like an African voodoo doctor. Since this was on a First Nation and the houses were separated, I really had to run to make it from one to the next. It was always fun and good exercise. At the end of the night I would pour my booty on the floor and make piles of candy and chocolates. Pile one was the first I would eat. The last pile was for hard candy and fruit, such as candy apples. I would take some to school the next day to trade with the other kids. Halloween was the time of the year where I could be someone or something I was not. For that one night I could fly like a bat (or vampire) and run like a horse. The imagination of my youth kicked in to a point where I didn’t want it to end. Sadly that part of Halloween is slowly disappearing. Today some schools won’t allow students to wear a costume, because not all cultures celebrate Halloween. And some schools won’t allow students to wear scary costumes. I guess they want the students to come as princesses or maybe dressed as Ryan Seacrest. I always thought the best part of Halloween, aside from the goodies, was scaring the heck out of Workers are suspended high above the city as they work on the crane at the Remai Art Gallery of Saskatchewan site. someone. JW11130.j28 (Photo by Sandy Hutchinson) My then-12-year-old nephew was stayJames
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Let me tell you where the moose are
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ust days before two moose were (I don’t know why, but to me moose are reported wandering Saskatoon streets all boys) was tranquillized and safely (and cyclists think they have it bad), relocated. He must have been following the New York Times ran a story entitled the referral of his friends as two moose “Where are all the moose? Biologists fret were tranquillized and relocated from the amid mysterious population same park the summer before. decline across North America.” All the moose amenities you According to the story, becould want in a park, including a spray pool! These are only a cause of the “steep decline” in few of the documented sightthe moose population, the state of Minnesota has suspended ings. The infernal things are all hunting of the great paddled everywhere. beast. In Montana, mooseWhat did Montana biologist hunting tags have dropped by DeCesare have to say when half. confronted with Exhibit A: a The Times story quoted picture of a doped up moose Nicholas DeCesare, a biologist being lifted off of a Saskatoon Columnist with the Montana Department driveway for transport to more of Fish, Wildlife and Parks as appropriate pastures? saying “something’s changed. There’s “The dynamics of moose across North fewer moose out there, and hunters are America are presenting quite a puzzle working harder to find them.” lately,” he said in an email. “In my At this it seemed prudent to drop Nick conversations with people I have tried a line and let him know that if he shifted to emphasize that the story with moose his gaze northward he might be able really depends on where and when you to find a few. For example, there was a look ... even within the West.” moose tangled up in a clothesline in a “In Montana one of the interesting stoSaskatoon backyard last week. He was ries is that while we have seen an overall rudely tranquilized and then released near decline statewide, we do seem to have a Dundurn. (He could probably see Saska- growing number of moose turning up in toon from Dundurn, so I’m not sure how north-central and north-eastern Moneffective that was. But I digress.) Mean- tana,” he continued. “Likely as spillover while his pal trotted through Hampton from expanding Prairie populations in Village that same morning. Saskatchewan.” On a much more serious note, two You know we are just not the greatSaskatchewan men were killed in a est neighbours, are we? Didn’t we send highway collision with a moose only all of our floodwaters south a couple of days prior to the urban-preferring duos summers ago? There were absolutely no rampage through Saskatoon. block parties that year. We were not even If this all sounds familiar, it’s because a little popular at that point. Now we’re it is. spilling our moose over the borders? Earlier this year a moose decided Is there anything in Saskatchewan that Saskatoon’s James Girgulis Park was isn’t growing at a virtually unmanagewhere he was hanging his hat, until he able state? This had damn well better
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be brought up in this fall’s sitting of the Legislature. Cam Broten, I’m looking at you. DeCesare went on to qualify research, including food sources, flux and variation, parasites, predators, habitat, and of course climate change. I don’t know; I wasn’t really paying attention. He did say that his department with the State of Montana has begun gathering a sample of the moose-population dynamics occurring in three different parts of that state. In other words they’re trying to figure out which moose are coming from Saskatchewan and what they can do to lure more. My guess would be that they could see lots more crossing the border real soon, because last I heard it’s real easy
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FIT FOR WINTER YOUR GUIDE TO HEALTH & WELLNESS
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eep active outdoors this winter in Saskatoon’s many parks and cross country skiing trails. Classic Outdoors at 2225 Speers Ave is the place to go for equipment and advice to keep you moving and healthy in the cold and snow. Classic’s Mark Lafontaine says that snowshoeing is a great winter activity for the city’s many open spaces. According to Lafontaine, there are two main types of snowshoes to choose from, a more modern aircraft aluminum model with plastic decking and “great cramp-ons”, or the more traditional wood and raw hide option. Comparable in price with the aluminum starting at $150 and the wood starting around $180, Lafontaine says that, with proper maintenance (particularly with the traditional models, where it is essential to keep the raw hide sealed), both types will last a lifetime. When choosing the right snowshoe for you, Lafontaine says it is important to choose for your weight, not your height, and that it is important to remember to include the weight of any backpack you might carry into that number. Lafontaine also suggests “choosing the largest snowshoe for your weight that you can manage. Our snow is not that dense, so the bigger an area JW11119.j28 you can cover with your snowshoes, James
the better you will be able to float on top of it.” Similarly, Lafontaine says that you also need to choose cross country skis based on your weight, and to further make sure you are comfortable with the arch on the skis. For both cross country skiing and snowshoeing, Lafontaine says that wearing the proper number of layers of hiking gear with some long underwear will keep you warm but without overheating while you are moving around outside. However, Lafontaine says it is a good idea to carry a light coat or a down sweater with you in your backpack for when you stop for a break of for lunch, as “you will cool
ly, he “can’t live without my down filled booties when I am winter camping. You put them on when you have camp set up, and it’s like putting your foot into a cloud, and they keep your feet warm and dry.” Another handy tip for winter camping, says Lafontaine, is to fill a water bottle full of boiling water before you go to sleep and place it at the foot of your sleeping bag to act as a hot water bottle. Although challenging, Lafontaine says that winter camping “is beautiful because of the solitude. Also, there are no bugs!” Classic Outdoors also has a wide array of outdoor winter equipment for rent, so that you can try before you buy, and their knowledgeable staff would be happy to help you choose the right products. In addition, they host an Addown quickly once you stop movventure Club where you can meet other winter ing.” Lafontaine explains that it is activity enthusiasts. very important to stop every so often SW10028.J28 Call Classic Outdoors at 306-667-7770 for for a drink of water or a hot beverage more information. SHERI like tea, as “you become dehydrated much quicker in winter because cool air is dry air. This is one of the biggest differences between being active outside in summer and winter.” If you are looking for more of a challenge, winter camping might be a good choice for you. Classic sells four season tents that are built more a 60 minute relaxing & rejuvenating robustly and are thus able to withFoot Reflexology Treatment stand the weight of any snow that Valid Oct 28-Nov 8, 2013 might fall on them. Lafontaine also Pamela Silver, RCRT recommends getting a good winter 306.260.5531 sleeping bag and adds that, personal-
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askatchewan Blue Cross created Push2Play® for an hour a day to inspire Saskatchewan parents and children to live healthier lifestyles through active play every day. According to Gladys Neufeld, Marketing Coordinator at Saskatchewan Blue Cross, the company has a strong mandate to give back to the community. “Our Social Corporate Responsibility Committee put a lot of thought into how to positively impact the health and wellness of Saskatchewan residents.” The issue the Committee is currently focused on is childhood obesity. For good health, children between the ages of 5-11 need a minimum of one hour of physical activity every day, yet it is estimated that only 13 per cent of Saskatchewan kids are getting that. Neufeld says: “Our kids are no different than we are. They love technology, and they often spend too much time sitting in front of a screen. So instead of just telling them to get off the screens and get moving, we created tools that inspire them to play, and then we gave them access to those tools - anytime and anywhere.” “Our most exciting news this fall is a new Push2Play iPhone app that brings ideas for active play to where the kids are most likely to see them. The interactive app has a search tool that allows you to find a game based on number of players and play space - indoors or outdoors,” Neufeld explains. “When kids play the games, they earn stars that will be used in future app updates.” To encourage them even more, kids receive JW11116.j28 a ‘push’ notification if no activity has James been recorded in a while. “And the app
is not just for the kids – it’s games in your pocket for parents, grandparents, teachers and any organization focused on children.” Push2Play also has a website that provides the same fun ideas for physical activity. Neufeld tells us that “the whole website was just refreshed and now has a new interactive Game Finder tool, a Game of the Week feature, and lots of links to blogs and other websites for additional ideas for creative, active fun. One of the priorities for the refresh was to make sure the site would be available on a variety of mobile devices so it’s accessible to parents at home or in the park, teachers in classrooms, and leaders of child-based organizations wherever they meet.” The Saskatchewan Blue Cross Push2Play program partners with a number of other groups in the province who are committed to keeping kids active, including Saskatchewan in motion, the Saskatchewan Physical Education Association (SPEA), Vinyasa Yoga for Youth, in motion Saskatoon and Region, and Saskatchewan Blue Cross Recess Guardians. The leaders of this last program are energetic young people dedicated to bringing play back into recess. Recess Guardians accomplishes its goal by going to Saskatchewan schools and teaching kids how to play. It empowers them by teaching leadership skills so they can then guide other kids to play in a fun and safe manner. Neufeld says, “The kids who take part in this program are so enthusiastic about it! They’re out there playing at recess, and they’re asking the leaders to come back and teach them more games to play.” Check the
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Take steps to help maintain your weight throughout the winter
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inter is a time when some people often struggle with their weight – colder temperatures can mean less time spend outside being active, and more time inside eating comfort food like rich casseroles and baked goods. But, according to Denise Henry, owner of Gail’s Nutrition and Weight Loss Centre, there are steps you can take to ensure you maintain your weight throughout winter. Henry says “the biggest thing is to make sure you have a lot of nutrient dense foods in your diet, things like chicken, fish, beans, lentils and legumes.” Foods like these will help balance out your blood sugar, which will decrease your cravings for sweets and keep you from “reaching for simple carbs to snack on.” Balanced blood sugar means your pancreas can more efficiently store and use energy. Henry suggests keeping snacks like fruit and vegetables, low fat cheeses and nuts on hand, and says that nuts RS31362.J28 Robfor an energy rich are a good option
snack to take with you when you are doing activities outdoors, as they are not perishable. If you are looking for a warm snack, popcorn popped in organic, extra virgin coconut oil is a great option. Similarly, Henry advises keeping a journal of what you eat, and why you are eating. “Food journaling as a great way of keeping yourself accountable for what you’ve put in your body, and it also helps you to identify what your food triggers are, and why you are reaching for those cookies. Often, you find patterns that speak to boredom or stress, and you can come up with ways to recognize those feelings and think of better, healthier strategies for dealing with them.” Food journaling also helps you to see what is missing from your diet, which “helps you to better plan your meals, which makes it easier to prepare meals.” This is vital, says Henry, “because if you prepare your own meals from scratch you are in control of what goes in your body, and can stay away from prepared
foods that are full of all kinds of additives, preservatives and sodium.” Portion sizes are also very important to keep track of, and Henry says it is better to eat a number of small meals through out the day than to eat three big ones. If all of this seems overwhelming to you, Gail’s Nutrition and Weight Loss Centre would be glad to help you. Clients are all given personalized plans which take into account their BMI, their age and activity levels, are encouraged and coached to keep active however they can during winter, and can weigh in as often as they like. Henry and her staff also hold monthly shopping tours at local grocery stores, where they show people “that making better and JW11138.j28 healthier choices and foods can be done fast and easily. James
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uestion: After that train accident see if it will qualify for the federal dollars as a P3 project. Then we’ll speak with west of Edmonton where those the provincial government to discuss its cars left the rails and blew up, I wonder if you worry that it could participation. That bundled bridges and roadways project is expected to cost $230 happen here? million. So that is a big chunk of the $500 Mayor Atchison: Concerned, sure. I million you mentioned. can’t imagine what those folks in Gainford are going through. I saw the pictures The rest is roadways and interchanges. of that one home with the siding melted. We need about 10 of them. They cost It’s very sad. But I have to say about $30 million each in that both CN and CP do a good today’s dollars. And we need job of maintaining the tracks them all over the city: Boychuk in Saskatoon. You know I am and Highway 16, the Rosewood on the FCM (Federation of Flyover, Eighth Street over the Canadian Municipalities) Rail CPR tracks, College and McOrSafety Committee. What we mond, Attridge and Central really need here are a couple of Avenue, Marquis and Highway things. We need to make sure 11, Marquis and Highway 16, that first responders have the Airport Drive and Circle Drive. best training. And ours do. I’d like to add 22nd Street and We also have to make sure Highways 7 and 14. But the list they have the information they is already long. Ask the Mayor need. What I mean there is that Question: Why are there so they need to know what is on many of them? the trains that go through Saskatoon. And Mayor Atchison: When we first started we need cooperation between the railways developing neighbourhoods we didn’t and first responders so our emergency per- include the cost of major infrastructure sonnel can get to the scene of a potential projects like interchanges in the lot levies. problem quickly. We’re working on that on That means in the older areas we need to the Rail Safety Committee. find the financing to put these life-saving It is also big trucks. They carry hazard- overpasses and interchanges in place. ous materials through our city every day What the City does now is include the and we should make sure we know what cost of interchanges and overpasses in is on those trucks so that we can deal with the lot levies in new neighbourhoods. So any problems quickly and safely. when the neighbourhood is developed and the lots are sold we have the money in the bank for the work. Now we just have to get the work done. I do want to mention that I think we I was shocked to read that Mayor need to be creative and innovative in the Don Atchison has not missed a city way we build and fund these projects. In council meeting in 19 years! Clearly he the Parkway Bridge/Traffic Bridge project is suffering from a compulsive/obseswe are bundling two bridges. That’s a first sive disorder. for P3 Canada. We should be doing the Other members of City Council same sort of thing with overpasses. Why should offer their empathy and support not bundle three of them together in one lest one of them suffer the same fate. project so we could save by economies of Larry James Fillo scale? Saskatoon If the project would cost less by doing three together, we should. Taxpayers Question: The City says we have $500 deserve that. Plus we could get them done million worth of interchanges and infrastructure that needs to be built. That’s a lot a lot faster. Ten years is a long time. I think too that we will have to ask the federal of money and a lot of work. How do you government and the provincial government decide which projects get attention first? Mayor Atchison: That’s the tricky part, to participate in some of these projects. the $500-million question. There were 52 After all, several of them are on provincial highways or the Yellowhead route, so that projects on the original list and the city may be a way to go as well. created its priorities list for the next 10 What we’re seeing today is the new years based on our population growth and Saskatoon. We are racing to catch up on the need for those projects. The top 20 unfinished projects and racing to get ahead have been identified. The biggest item is the Parkway Bridge/ in new neighbourhoods and developments. This will be our constant challenge for not Traffic Bridge project. It is already in the design stages. Part of that project is an in- only the next decade but decades ahead. terchange on the west end of the Parkway Thousands of people are choosing to move Bridge at Waneskewin and Marquis Drive, here to be part of our success, and we can’t so when you come off the bridge heading disappoint them or ourselves. (Have a question for Mayor Atchison? west you don’t hit a set of traffic lights at the end of the bridge. That wouldn’t make Send it to editorial@saskatoonexpress. com. Please put “mayor” in the subject sense. We have submitted it to PPP Canada to line.)
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Cam Hutchinson & Friends: Duffy, Weiner and sounding like flops
• I find it odd when Fox reporter Erin Andrews interviews David Ortiz of the Boston Red Sox and calls him Papi. If she had interviewed Christy Mathewson would she have called him Big Six? Would Joe Medwick have been Ducky Wucky? Would Earl Weaver be Doodles? Would Ernie Lombardi be Schnozz? Would Gabby Hartnett be Old Tomato Face? • Torben Rolfsen, on NBA owners approving a 2-2-1-1-1 series format for the finals: “They spent 20 minutes trying to explain it to the Charlotte Bobcats before throwing up their hands and saying ‘what's the point?’” • TC Chong, on Advil being named the official painkiller of the NFL: “Extra strength is recommended for fans of the Bucs, Jags, Vikings and Giants.” • From Janice Hough: “Many Americans profess complete disinterest in the christening of Prince George, because they can’t imagine caring about someone who will only rule due to an accident of birth. They’d much prefer to speculate over whether Jeb Bush might run in 2016 against Hillary Clinton.” • I get it now. Mike Duffy has been working undercover to try to bring the prime minister and his government down. Duffy running through a restaurant kitchen to avoid the media was part of the ruse. Brilliant work Mr. Duffy. You have done journalism proud. • From the Twitter account of Randy Turner of the Winnipeg Free Press: “Hey, I'm a huge Ondrej Pavelec fan. I'm just saying someone should tell him it's called a Shoot Out. Not a Shoot In.” • A word that sounds like what it means? Flaccid. • A website (diedinhouse.com) lets prospective home buyers know if anyone has ever died in the house they are considering purchasing. At the top of the list is the Air Canada Centre. • Rolfsen, on Boston Celtics great Bill Russell being arrested at an airport after a loaded gun was found in his carry-on bag: “I guess that finally settles the debate over whether Russell would fit in today's NBA.”
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he excitement of discovering who and two-bedroom bungalows. There the big winners were in this year’s were homes with triple garages, along Children’s Hospital Foundation with ones boasting nine-foot islands with Home Lottery Home Parade might be black antique-granite countertops and over, but the business of selling these leather finish. beautiful showpieces is still a reality for Many of these showhomes offered builders. an abundance of luxurious amenities, Because of the traffic including hand-scraped generated by the popular walnut flooring, modernevent, parade homes style fireplaces with a attracted a lot of interest. crafted-glass surround Some potential buyers have topped with a large flatbeen standing in the wings screen television. The homes waiting for the lottery winner included top-notch European to select their grand-prize appliances. home. With that done, buyers Some of the ensuite can get down to the business bathrooms in the showhomes of submitting offers on their were outstanding. There dream home. were dual vanities, showers With 22 homes in this with body jets and rain year’s extravaganza there showerheads set against a Homes was no shortage of delightful backdrop of incredible tile and unique floor plans from work. Home parades are an which to choose. opportunity for builders to demonstrate If you didn’t get the opportunity to their skills to a wide audience. They take tour the entries, there is still time to check out the homes that were stars in the great pains to make sure their products leave a lasting impression on the folks parade and are now listed for sale. There were many great offerings in the that pass through the doors of their creations. I can hardly wait for next year. show. There were two-storey walkouts
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• Bill Littlejohn, on Marlins president David Samson predicting his team will be playing OctoBy RJ Currie ber baseball next year: “Boy, those Arizona winter leagues are starting earlier and earlier.” • Carrie Underwood, wife of Predators centre Mike Fisher, • From Chong: “Some bettors tried to get a claims she is starting to think like a refund on their New England bet last week. They hockey player. Three examples: 3. heard the game ended in overtime with a push.” To stop walking she turns side• I’m not sure what to make of the seemingly ways; 2. All her music awards go increasing number of Americans playing college top shelf; 1. Introduces herself as sports in Saskatchewan. It gives me an itchy feelWoodzy. ing. I start to scratch when I read an athlete isn’t • Kanye West rented the Giants’ academically suited to play in the U.S. AT&T Park to propose to Kim • This reminds me of the whispers I used to hear Kardashian. No word on the cost, of high school coaches recruiting players from other but when I look at Kim I see a large parts of the city. At one school (or so the story goes) figure. a basketball coach received a “present” from an • Rex Ryan told Jets players administrator. Gift-wrapped was a seven-footer from not to do anything for their wives the other side of town. It’s probably just one of those leading up to the Patriots game. urban legends. I’m sure the player gets an inch taller Trust me, no matter how big your every time the story is told. Thursday men's curling match is, • Hough, on a Gallup poll finding 58 per cent of don't try that at home. Americans now support legalizing marijuana, the • Buffalo Sabres enforcer John highest percentage ever: “And no doubt that doesn’t Scott says he is not a dirty player. count another 10 per cent who responded, ‘Uh, sure, Right. And I say supermodel Kate maybe, I don’t know, what was that question again, Upton is not out of my league. man?’” • According to TSN, Khalif • A question from Rolfsen: “What colour of Mitchell of the Argos is a pretty smoke coming from Comerica Park signifies the good pianist as well as an all-star Tigers have found Jim Leyland's replacement?” defensive tackle. In short, the guy • Another from Rolfsen on the same topic: “Leycan play. land wants to spend more time with his grandkids. • Experts say the Rams asking For Halloween he'll be giving tours of his haunted Brett Favre to unretire and quarterbullpen. back for them is the act of a desperate team. In a related story, the Blue • How many more times will Mariano Rivera be Bombers just signed Kenny Ploen. honoured? What’s next? Retiring his number from all of baseball? • Each Miami Heat seasonopening commemorative jersey • Chong, on the St Louis Rams apparently reachreportedly has the words "2013 ing out to Brett Favre for quarterback help: “He NBA champions” on it 146 times. turned them down. Next on their list are Curt Warner That's over the top. and Roman Gabriel.” • If I tell you world heavyweight • Marilyn Manson was voted in a survey the champion Wladimir Klitschko has Creepiest Celebrity. “I want a recount,” JW11098.j28 said gotten engaged to American actress Anthony Weiner. James
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Hayden Panettiere, does that make me a ring announcer? • The Dallas Observer says 55 per cent of students signed a high school petition to rehire a 21-yearold teacher fired for once posing as a Playboy Cyber Girl. I bet I can guess what percentage of Dallas students are male. • A sure sign the Houston Texans PR department is in full spin mode? The three players released for smoking marijuana are listed as "out indefinitely with joint problems." • MLB update: The Blue Jays remain 4-3 favourites to beat the Nationals in this year’s paper World Series. • A Minnesota carpenter is reportedly recovering after he shot a nail into his chest. He is not to be confused with an Indianapolis Colts owner who keeps shooting his mouth off. • I’m not saying St. Louis baseball fans have gotten spoiled. But they call errors Cardinal sins. • Yahoo Sports claims you "don’t stand a chance at winning" in the NFL without a quality quarterback. Two words for Yahoo: Trent Dilfer. • Alabama coach Nick Saban suspended safety Ha Ha ClintonDix for breaking team rules. Still, I can’t help thinking Ha Ha will have the last laugh. • Ex-wrestler Stacy Keibler has reportedly designed a signature line of NFL-themed women’s wear. Don’t scoff; I hear Keibler’s great at pinning.
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handheld devices while driving, compared to the Canada-wide average of 72 per cent. Saskatchewan moms and dads appear to need a bit of a stern reminder of the dangers of this kind of activity, with 69 per cent of parents with teenaged children admitting to talking or texting on a handheld phone, compared to 67 per cent of parents nationally. Despite their willingness to admit to the risky driving behaviour, the survey also shows that parents and teens alike believe that texting or emailing when driving is one of the most dangerous driving habits, second only to drinking and driving. “We want people to be aware of the dangers of distracted driving and help them develop safer driving habits,” said Dianne Craig, president and CEO, Ford of Canada. “Ford is deeply committed to driver safety. Technologies such as MyKey® and Ford SYNC® have important roles to play in limiting distractions and helping to change behaviours.”
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he food bank part of the Saskatoon Food Bank and Learning Centre name is a familiar one. The food bank nourishes those who don’t always have the resources to stock their pantry with healthy groceries. The learning centre also does plenty of nourishing. The Saskatoon Express sat down with Alison Robertson, director of community development at the Saskatoon Food Bank and Learning Centre, for a refresher on this important community resource. Express: What is the Saskatoon food bank's learning centre and what kind of things are taught there? Alison Robertson: Established in 1991, the learning centre is a safe and supportive environment where people can access programs and services to help them meet their goals and aspirations. We offer courses in basic literacy and numeracy, work-experience programs, gardening and urban agriculture information, cooking and nutrition programs, clinical counselling and income-tax assistance. Many of these programs are offered in collaboration with other community-based organizations. Express: Who are the learning centre's clients, and who are the teachers? Alison Robertson: Anyone in the community is welcome to participate in learning-centre programs, but the primary target group is low-income individuals. Programs are designed in a way that takes into account the multiple barriers these individuals face. For example, we know that lack of transportation often creates a challenge for people to access services. So we often provide them with bus passes. The teachers in our literacy and employment courses have a background in adult education, job coaching and development. Express: Where is the learning centre located? Alison Robertson: The learning centre is part of our main facility at 202 Avenue C South. We have two classrooms, a meeting room, a child-minding space and a community kitchen. Learning-centre activities
have so much become a part of our organizational culture that we now incorporate learning-centre programs into other areas of our operations. Each of our departments offers hands-on job training opportunities for individuals seeking to gain employment experience and skills. Express: Why is it an important part of the food bank's operations? And why is it important to Saskatoon? Alison Robertson: The learning centre is an integral part of what we do at the food bank. We know that emergency food provision is important, but we also know that it’s only part of the work that needs to happen in order to achieve a healthy and resilient community. We are always working towards the goal of one day closing our doors, so we must also address the underlying issues contributing to poverty and hunger in our community. Many of the programs and services offered at the learning centre are not offered at any other community agency in Saskatoon. *********** McNally Robinson Booksellers, Prairie Ink Restaurant and the Saskatoon Creative Writing Community have teamed up present Novel-licious, a fundraiser to benefit the Saskatoon Food Bank and Learning Centre. A locally-themed dinner will be served in four courses, each with a complementary wine pairing, while enjoying an evening of literary performances by renowned authors. “Novel-licious celebrates the strength of Saskatchewan's writing community and its commitment to literacy and support for community-focused programs, such as those provided by The Saskatoon Food Bank and Learning Centre,” said Marcy Hildebrand, events coordinator at McNally Robinson Booksellers. “McNally Robinson/Prairie Ink Restaurant is proud to join our local authors in raising funds for this worthy cause.” Tickets are $120 per person and are available at Prairie Ink Restaurant or by calling (306) 955-3579. A reminder that the Saskatoon Food Bank and Learning Centre also accepts donations of food, household items and clothing directly. Monetary donations can be made at www.saskatoonfoodbank.org.
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By Arthur Frommer ecause a young acquaintance of ours was getting married there, my wife and I recently ventured to a place of which I had never heard: the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Technically a peninsula, but looking more like a barrier island, this is a strip of land nearly 60 miles long out in the Atlantic Ocean along the coast of Virginia, forming Chesapeake Bay on its western side. It resembles the better-known Outer Banks of North Carolina, but because it lacks the latter's expansive beaches, it has not developed the touristic figures of the Outer Banks. Until now that is. Virginia's Eastern Shore is rapidly gaining in tourism. Hotels and seaside restaurants feature crabs and oysters. The quaint shops and stores, and the sports and entertainment facilities are growing in numbers. But the predominant look of the "island" is nevertheless rural, agri-
cultural and also based on fishing. The endless small farms lend it an undeveloped look once you get away from its only highway, a south-to-north road known as 13. Among its biggest towns (actually an island-city) is Chincoteague, located at the northern end, and famous for two potent attractions: a huge nature preserve of wild horses (small in stature and more resembling ponies) on the adjoining island of Assateague, and a NASA launch site for rocketpropelled space ships on Wallops Island, just off Chincoteague. At the start of the Civil War in 1860, when all of Virginia was enthusiastically joining the Confederacy, the people of Chincoteague voted overwhelmingly to stay within the Union, possibly because they feared losing the income from oysters shipped to Philadelphia and New York. The Civil War and the commemoration of it in numerous statues and
memorials is a constant reminder to the visitor of a unique and powerful chapter in American history. You encounter it in all the small villages scattered up and down the Eastern Shore. Main streets have one-story and two-story buildings of historical vintage, very much the America of past centuries. And all of this is brought to you through contact with residents who have spent most of their lives on this island-peninsula. Residents display the finest forms of Southern hospitality: they are gentle and courteous in their dealings with visitors, and grateful for the touristic income that vacationers bring. Although the Eastern Shore is attached to the state of Maryland and can be reached by simple road from that state, most visitors appear to get here from the southern end, via a 20mile long bridge across Chesapeake Bay.
The Eastern Shore of Virginia (Photo Submitted) To all but residents of Virginia and Maryland, the Eastern Shore is largely unknown but is now growing fast. With the fondest memories of staying there in a uniquely American atmosphere surrounded by history, I certainly will be returning. (c) 2013 by Arthur Frommer Distributed by King Features Syndicate
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mous popularity. On many river cruises you face a minimum charge of $300 a day per person, not including airfare to the starting point of the cruise. Q: Why has American Express ceased its sale of travel-insurance products? A: No explanation has been given. But it is undeniable that in a series of messages American Express has stated it will no longer be accepting applications for its various forms of medical insurance, trip-cancellation insurance and other travel-related policies. It's a shame because American Express travel insurance was highly regarded and inexpensive for the coverage it afforded. Q: We're taking a river cruise from Arles to Avignon in France. Our friends want to visit Marseilles afterward, but I think there are more attractive places. What is your opinion on this? A: I side with you, vastly preferring a visit to the highlights of the Riviera: Nice, Cannes, Monaco and St. Tropez. Despite a valiant effort by the city of Marseilles to add museums and new buildings to its run-down sections, Marseilles remains an unattractive city to most touristic visitors. Q: I've heard it's difficult to drive in Ireland. Should I hire a car and driver? A: Definitely not; doing so would set you apart from the outgoing people of Ireland that you might otherwise be able to meet. Driving a right-hand car requires
only a few minutes of practice and concentration. After that, driving in Ireland is no different than driving anywhere else. Millions of North Americans have enjoyed self-drive tours of Ireland, stopping for their overnight accommodations in bed and breakfasts along the way. Q: How much should I worry about pickpockets in Rome, Venice and Florence? A: No more than the pickpockets in New York and Chicago. The smart traveller minimizes the problem by never carrying large amounts of cash. I recommend you make small, constant withdrawals from the ATMs as you need money. Q: What is there to do and see in Glasgow? A: Glasgow, the largest city in Scotland and second largest in Great Britain, is a giant seaport on the River Clyde and an industrial centre of commerce and trade. Among the many things it offers is some of the best shopping in Britain. It also has more than two dozen major museums and remarkable libraries, theatres and concert halls, well-preserved architectural masterworks of the Victorian and Edwardian eras, a major cathedral and everything else you'd expect in a city of its size. (c) 2013 by Arthur Frommer Distributed by King Features Syndicate
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Nov. 9 Nutana Lions Flea Market: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Prairieland Park (Hall D). For information call 306-292-3964. Nov. 16 St. Joseph’s Craft Fair on the corner of Broadway Avenue and Eighth Street will be held on Nov. 16 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tables are $ 25. For more info please contact Maureen at 306244-8536 or the secretary 306-2441556 to book a table. All crafters are welcome. ***** Saskatoon Spinners and Weavers Guild annual show. 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Albert Community Centre (2nd Floor Auditorium, 610 Clarence Ave. South). The sale coincides with the first day of the Saskatoon Potters
First Monday of every month Saskatoon Ostomy Association meetings. 7:30 p.m. at Mayfair United Church. We meet the first Monday of the month except when there is a holiday. Then it is the second Monday. First Tuesday of every month What: FROMI - Friends and Relatives of People with Mental Illness. These meetings run from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Where: W.A. Edwards Family Centre, 333 Fourth Avenue North (wheelchair accessible).If you have a loved one or friend with a mental illness and you need understanding support, contact Carol at 306-249-0693, Linda at 306933-2085, Lois at 306-242-7670 or e-mail fromisk@gmail.com.
(south entrance) at 7:30 p.m. For more information call Al at 306-716-0836 or Lindi at 306-491-9398. ***** What: Singles Social Group - “All About Us” for people in their 50s and 60s. Events such as weekly Wednesday restaurant suppers, monthly Sunday brunches, movie nights, dances, pot luck and more. Meet new friends. No membership dues. For more information email allaboutus10@hotmail.com or phone (306) 978-0813. Third Thursday of the Month The Saskatoon Prostate Cancer Support Group is a local community group of men who have or who have had prostate cancer, and their spouses/partners/caregivers. We meet monthly for sharing, for support, and for information. We meet every third Thursday of the month, except for July and August, at the W.A. Edwards Centre, 333 – 4th Avenue North. The next meeting of the Saskatoon Prostate Cancer Support Group is Oct. 17 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Nov. 3 Second Annual Sounds of Hope Benefit Concert and Silent Auction at 7 p.m. at Knox United Church. The event Every Second Wednesday is to raise money to build a boys secWhat: Friendship Force International, ondary school with Free the Children Saskatoon and Area Club. We are a in Kenya. The concert will feature non-profit cultural exchange organizathe Kenyan Boys Choir. This talented tion promoting friendship and goodchoir has sung for many groups worldwill through a program of homestay wide including performing at Barack exchanges. We are an organization of Obama’s Inauguration. The choir sings more than 360 clubs in more than 50 everything from Traditional African countries throughout the world. FFI Book your Holiday Party Now! Folk to North American Pop songs. allows you to enjoy economical travel Also featuring Chris Tse, globally Winter Restaurant Hours Established 1907 while forging new friendships with club known spoken word poet, and local Thursday-Monday 11:00-7:00 members from around the world. Visit Saskatoon Golf & Country Club folk pop band, The Kites. Tickets to Reservations preferred 865 Cartwright St. W. Saskatoon, SK our website at www.thefriendshipforce. the Sounds of Hope Benefit Concert Call to book now 306-931-0022 org Find out more about us or come are $20 each and can be purchased join us at our next meeting by contactonline at www.picatic.com/soundsof- Guild’s Christmas sale. For more inforFirst and Third Sunday of ing Bill Gulka at 306-249-0243 or by hope. mation, contact Jonina at 306-934each month email w.gulka@sasktel.net. 1667 (mjonina@sasktel.net) or Shelley What: Pet Loss Support Group, at 306-244-5641 (sehamilton@ Support and comfort to people who sasktel.net). are struggling with the loss of a beloved companion animal due to old Nov. 23 Oct. 30 MENSA is an international, non-profit age, sickness or other sad reasons. Creative Mayhem. Hollywood and The no-obligation support group meets Saskatoon will collide for a spectacular society for people who score among the first and third Sunday of every the top two per cent of the general red-carpet outlaw event, in support month 2 p.m. at the W.A. Edwards population on a standardized IQ test. A of Creative Kids Saskatoon. Creative North,the Blahs 3can16b supervised IQ testing session is being Centre, 333 4th AvenueBeating Mayhem is taking place the evening Saskatoon. For more information or held in Saskatoon on Nov. 23 at 2 p.m. of Oct. 30 from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. and telephone support, call 306-343The cost is $90 or $70 for students. will feature film and television star, Saturday, April 12th, 2013 If you are interested in attending this 5322. Kim Coates. Kim is originally from Saskatoon and stars in the hit televi- session call Tim at 306-242-7408 or Tuesdays, Thursdays, Sate-mail trf674@campus.usask.ca. sion series Sons of Anarchy. Also, urdays the award-winning Saskatchewan What: Free art drop-in at the SCYAP band, WYATT will perform. This edgy Art Centre. All ages welcome, all Answer to today’s puzzle soirée, for adults, promises to be a materials supplied, no registration memorable highlight on the Saskatoon required. Every Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. - 9 S P A S O B I E event scene this year. Tickets available First Saturday of every p.m., Thursday 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m., and R E C A B U K A L E M A C E month at www.picatic.com. (Dress: Outlaw Saturday 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. B A R B A R I C A C E R Cocktail (leather strongly encouraged) What: The MindFULL Café, part of the Every Thursday I N L E T S I N K international Alzheimer Café moveOct. 30 Nov. 1-2 What: Monthly Drop-In Caregiver D E E S K I D O O ment, is an opportunity to meet in a What: Oh What A Night! Is a musiGrosvenor Artists’ Show and Sale. Support Group. Who: Caregivers for B I T E S R U E O P P cal tribute to Frank Valli and the Four Recent works of members: originals, relaxed social setting for persons with adult family members or friends. Cost: A V O W A I M M O R A dementia, family, care partners and Seasons, featuring the singers in prints and cards. Nov. 1 from 2-7 p.m. Free (presented by Saskatoon Health R O B I D O B E R Y L costumes and choreographed routines, and Nov. 2 from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. other interested people. The Café is B R O O M S S O C a two-hour get together with refresh- Region). To Register: Jeanne (655playing the original scores in concert Grosvenor Park United Church, 407 G A P H O C K E Y ments, entertainment and information. 3426) or Karen (655-3427). at 7 p.m. Where: TCU Place. Tickets: Cumberland Avenue. **** G I G S V O L T A I R E First Saturday of the month from 3 $69.50 What: Depression Support Group — A L A I A L E E S I T p.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Sherbrooke Nov. 2 free group runs on the first and third Oct. 31 L E N S T A P S S K I Community Centre. St. Thomas Wesley United Church Thursday of each month, from 6:30 What: The Steve Brockley band from 105th anniversary celebration. What: First and third Saturday p.m. to 8 p.m. This is open to anyone Montreal delivers a special brand of bake sale, soup sale, preserves and struggling with depression and family folk music, ranging from acoustic bal- silent auction. The church is located at of the month Lions Clubs of Saskatoon Texas members wanting to support them. lads to high-energy rockers in a show 20th Street and Avenue H. Holdem Poker Tournaments at the Where: 311 – 38th Street East. This is at 8 p.m. Where: The Bassment, 202 Coachman Bar in Market Mall. $60 a wheelchair accessible building. For 4th Avenue North. Tickets: $15 for SJS Nov. 6 Christmas Craft & Bake Sale hosted by buy in, $40 goes to the cash payouts more info, call 270-9181. members, $20 for non-members. Sherbrooke Community Day Program. and $20 to the Lions clubs. Dealers Every Wednesday Nov. 1 Where: Sherbrooke Community Centre provided, freeze-out format no reThe Saskatoon Mood disorder support What: The Shuffle Demons of Toronto in the Tawaw Centre (401 Acadia buys. Registration opens at 6 p.m., group for people with bi-polar, depresrank as Canada’s originals among the Drive) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Crafts, tourney starts at 7. 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