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Volume 10, Issue 45, Week of November 11, 2013

Saskatoonʼs REAL Community Newspaper

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Long-time car dealer driven by family values

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anny Ens believes he was destined to become a car dealer.

“As a teenager growing up in Osler and then for two years of high school at Tech, I was thinking of pursuing an education in accounting or dentistry at the University of Saskatchewan,” said Ens. “I took a summer job at Saskatoon Motor Products (SMP) and liked it so much I stayed with them three years. Then I became an independent car dealer. And the rest is history.”

And what a piece of history he has carved in Saskatoon. He started as a used-car dealer 59 years ago. He acquired the first Toyota dealership in People Saskatchewan 44 years ago. He landed the first Lexus dealership in Saskatchewan 23 years ago.

He estimates his companies have sold 30,000 used cars, 30,000 new Toyota models and 1,500 new Lexus models.

At 82 years of age Ens is making another move.

If construction stays on target, Ens’ dealerships will move in March to Saskatoon’s Auto Mall.

“After being in the location on Venture Crescent since 1985, we’ve outgrown our facility. Lexus also wanted a separate identity.

Now we can accommodate all of that on Brand Road. We can have 17 cars in the Toyota showroom, 28 service bays and an 18-vehicle, three-lane service double drive-through. A Scion franchise will also be located there. In the Lexus building we will have eight cars in the showroom, eight service bays and a three-car drive-through,” he said.

He thinks he acquired some of the business sense from his father, Aron.

“Dad ran the store in Osler for 30 years, many of those years during the Depression.

On the weekends Dad would be involved in auctioneering or selling and trading horses. I really think I acquired a built-in business sense from him.”

Ens was never afraid to take chances.

“When I was working with Harold Mann at SMP, I saw he was consigning some of his used cars to rural dealers. I asked if he’d consign some cars to me if I opened a lot. He gave me the cars on a 30-day consignment.

“When I opened up I sold three cars on each of the first three days. The first full year I was in business I sold 300 cars.”

That was the beginning of Ens Older Cars, where the advertising motto was: “If You Can’t Make Ends Meet, Meet Ens.” Ens was selling cars on a lot across from the Industrial Acceptance Corporation (IAC) when Toyota Canada representatives came to Saskatoon looking for a potential dealer.

“I had been doing a lot of business with IAC. When the Toyota people made inquiries, a friend at IAC pointed to me across the street. I rented a Royalite service station, bought nine cars,

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Danny Ens’ dealerships will be moving to the Auto Mall this winter (Photo by Sandy Hutchinson) $5,000 worth of parts, $5,000 worth of equipment and hired a mechanic.

“Nissan was already in the Saskatoon market, but we made an impact with Toyota.

“The gas crunch was on and Toyota vehicles were getting 40 miles to a gallon. You could get a four-speed, two-door Corolla for about $1,995 with just $100 down. I think the comparable American cars were already up around $2,500.

“Customers wanted assurances about whether the Toyotas would last, would they be covered by warranties, and where could they get repairs. We provided all those answers. We sold seven cars in May 1970, 18 the next month and 167 by the end of the year.

The second year, we sold 300 new vehicles. And now we are averaging 1,000 a year.”

The acquisition of Lexus “gave us the royalty in a family car.”

The location at Venture was chosen

by Ens with Toyota’s approval. He recalled “one summer a Toyota representative came from California, looked at the placement of the facility near Warman Road and near the freeway, and said that if people can see your facility they’ll drive right in.

I think people will be able to see us in the new location just as easily.”

Ens says the company reaches 97 per cent in customer satisfaction, and repeat business averages about 65 per cent.

Another unique venture was plunging into the Toyota industrial Land Cruisers which have become the new and high standards for underground mine vehicles in Canada.

“With the growth of the mining industry the operators were looking for a better vehicle. We decided to convert a Land Cruiser on speculation, and then we ordered another 12 the first six months. There are now more than 2,500 units in Canadian mines, and about 30 of them have gone into Mexico. We sold 76 in 2012.”

The next mission is the conversion of the cruiser to an electric unit.

The company has won many honours from within. Another significant honour was the victory as Macleans Dealer of Excellence Award, received in August 1994. It was based on a judgment by industry peers.

Family values have been important to Ens. His father and mother (Helena) raised a family of five boys (Carl, Bill, Henry, Danny and Jake) and three girls

(Helen, Martha and Margaret). Jake, Margaret and Danny are the survivors.

Danny and his wife, Karen, have a family of three — son Josh and daughters Judee and Erin. Josh is now the Ens company president. Erin and her husband, Jeff Rohlicek, are on the board of directors.

In his younger days Ens was active in softball, playing mostly for the Osler Monarchs, who won the provincial men’s title in 1953. He remembered one year “where we had four Ens brothers and four Braun brothers on the Osler team.”

He preaches the same kind of teamwork within the company. Sixteen of his employees have been there 20 years or more. Another 20 have been there 10 years or more.

“You keep employees with good department structures, good product, good pay and pension plans. And from the beginning I’ve always tried to surround myself with very good help,” said Ens, who along with his wife, usually spends the winters in Fountain Hills, Ariz. “I look back now and say there was a lot of luck involved, and I just happened to be in the right places at the right times.”

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remember two field trips as an elementary school student. There was the one to Regina to watch adults argue in the legislature. There was another to the City waterworks plant. Why this one stands out I am not sure. Must have been something in the water.

We Day is the king and queen of all field trips for students. I was able to attend approximately three hours of the event. Here are some thoughts on it.

• The morning started in the recesses of the Credit Union Centre. The media gathered for registration and then lined up for quickie interviews with We Day cofounder Craig Kielburger.

Editor My favourite interview was the one done by Simon Hiatt of Shaw. It had more energy than most. Too many members of the media treat their work as jobs.

• Craig Kielburger is polite, engaging and passionate. If Disneyland was a person, it would be Craig. As I stood, I wondered: Has he ever had a bad day? Has he ever kicked a dog?

• Members of the media were escorted from our gathering spot into the arena. I have entered rooms to a smattering of applause, but never with 15,000 people screaming. It was a moment I will forever cherish.

• I stood with my wife Sandy on the platform reserved for photographers.

We quickly discovered we didn’t have a lens long enough to get some of the shots we wanted. Next time we won’t bring our Polaroid camera. It is nice to see a photo instantly though.

• The show moved quickly. Speakers and performers were given between five and 10 minutes. Each was greeted with a cheering and screaming. I suspect Mike Duffy, Pamela Wallin and Rob Ford would have received standing ovations from this crowd.

• If there is a corporate sponsor in the whole world better than PotashCorp, I would like to hear about them. It’s amazing what this company has brought to our city and province.

Thank you.

• One of the biggest ovations (or maybe it was the biggest) of the morning was for Magic Johnson. I was

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Taylor DeVos has raised almost $13,000 to build a school in Haiti (Photo by Sandy Hutchinson) pleasantly surprised that elementary and high school students would roar at the presence of a man who hasn’t played in the NBA since 1996. Magic is so longretired that he played a large part of his career wearing short shorts. Those shorts reminded me of the time a girl in my high school class got sent home for wearing hot pants. Heart breaking.

• The day after We Day marked Johnson’s 23rd anniversary of living with HIV. I remember hearing the news and feeling incredibly sad. I thought Magic was a goner. I am sure Magic did too.

• While the celebrities make We Day a great event, it is people like 12-yearold Taylor DeVos of Porcupine Plain that impressed me most. Taylor set out two years ago to raise $15,000 to fund the building of a new school in Haiti.

She is now within $2,000 of her goal.

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• I probably should have been back at the old Express before 1 p.m., but Sandy wanted to listen to Karl Wolf sing Africa. On the afternoon before

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We Day, Sandy had been at CUC taking a photo of Colin Priestner and Steve Hogle of the Saskatoon Blades.

While there, she was able to listen to Wolf’s sound check. If the young folks wondered why we could lip synch along with the lyrics, it’s because the song was recorded more than 30 years ago by a band named Toto.

• We Day is a wonderful. Here’s hoping Saskatoon remains on the select list of cities that get the event. It sure beats a tour of the waterworks plant.

Correction There were a couple of errors in the story in last week’s edition about Mike Scott, a young man doing great things in the community. If you want to get in touch with Mike, email cree-native@ hotmail.com. Also, you don’t have to be a father or mother to attend sessions Mike is facilitating to help end violence against women. Meetings are held every Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Core Neighbourhood Youth Coop (905 20th Street West). I apologize for the errors.

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Saskatoon Blades managing partner Colin Priestner (left) and president Steve Hogle (Photo by Sandy Hutchinson)

Priestner, Hogle loving life in city Tammy Robert Saskatoon Express

to everyone at the helm of the club.

“Our first order of business was making sure the players are respected. They have he ink barely had time to dry on a voice. And our doors are always open former Saskatoon Blades owner to them,” said Priestner. “The stats say Jack Brodsky’s signature before that in reality, up to 90 per cent of these Colin Priestner signed the deal closing the guys are not necessarily going to make a purchase of his new Saskatoon home. great living playing long-term pro hockey.

Today the managing partner of the So we’ve got to make sure that we’re Blades and his wife, Alana, are proud to preparing each member of the team for the call Saskatoon home. Priestner’s father, rest of their lives — as good citizens, good Mike, finalized the deal to purchase the people, whether they’re in the pros or not.” club in September.

With 3,400 season tickets sold for “We bought the house the day we the season and an average attendance of bought the team,” Colin Priestner said. around 4,000, there are still 11,000 empty “The sale of the team was the final seats surrounding the ice during a Blades condition on our home, and we were home game. thrilled to be able to lift it.

That’s where Steve Hogle enters the “Saskatoon has been great; everyone is picture. very friendly. The cities of Saskatoon and Hogle is the former vice-president of Edmonton are much more similar than I hockey communications for the Edmonton thought. They’re both in a real period of Oilers. Today he holds the title of president growth right now. Moving from one city of the Blades. Looking at those empty to another, we didn’t really miss a beat. seats, he sees only one thing.

There’s so many great restaurants, theatre “Opportunity,” he said without skipping and things to do.” a beat. “It’s the bottom line on what we see Priestner shares the passion with his there.” father (a successful automotive dealer in With the Hogle’s children both married Alberta) for owning a WHL franchise. and out of the house, he and his wife, “It was of a lifelong goal he had.

Cathy, relocated to Saskatoon as empty He was a player in the WHL, and my nesters, but with plenty of family and younger brother played in the league,” said friends nearby.

Priestner. “It’s been a part of our family’s “We’ve got family in Plunkett, Rabbit life. When a kid leaves home and goes to Lake, as well as Lloydminster and the WHL, it’s a family decision, because Battleford. So we were coming to pretty the youth is leaving home at such a young familiar territory,” said Hogle. “We had a age.” pretty good feel for Saskatoon, so we knew Priestner said assisting junior players what we were getting into. and making a difference in their lives — “It’s almost like a smaller version of no matter what career path they end up Edmonton. Some of the pressure points following — is of the utmost importance Saskatoon is feeling as it grows —

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potholes, bridges and bike paths — are good stresses to have; far better than the alternative.”

Hogle, who was the news director at CTV Edmonton for 25 years, then the vice-president of communications for the NHL’s Oilers before landing the president’s role with the Blades, recognizes amped-up fan numbers are not going to happen overnight. But he is certain the audience is taking notice of what’s happening around the arena, and that the reception is a positive one.

“We treasure our fans who know the game inside out, and we love them and appreciate them,” said Hogle. “Now we want to add and build on that fan base, reach out to those beyond the hockey world. We want to make a Blades home game a more fun place to come for the casual fan. They’ll come here and see the kind of game we play and enjoy that, but we want to up the ante on the game-day experience.”

Priestner agrees.

“The fans have been nothing but welcoming,” he said. “They stop us on the concourse to say hi and give us tips and things to think about. We get emails from season-ticket holders all the time with feedback, which is very important to us.”

“We have a young team. And no matter what, you can’t predetermine the outcome of any game on a given night,” he said.

“We need to make sure the ticket holder is getting their money’s worth every night, no matter if we lose or win. It’s got to be a fun game-night experience.

“To be totally honest, when we took over the team, we were told this would be the worst team in decades because the

‘cupboard was bare’ after the run for the Memorial Cup,” said Priestner. “So we came in here with a certain perception of the team, but our prospects have changed a lot in the last two months. We said we want to rebuild because clearly we’re a young team and that’s what young teams do. It’s a cyclical business. However, I think we’ve changed our focus from ‘rebuild’ to ‘retool.’

“We have a foundation that’s actually a lot more solid than we thought,” continued Priestner. “We have excellent draft picks in late rounds that aren’t going to garner a lot of press before they get to the league. But I went and watched them in Calgary, and it became clear we’ve got some pretty highend players coming up.”

Both men point to examples of players like Nikita Scherbak, who was named as the team's Heinrichs Jewellery player of the month for October, as evidence of solid talent already playing on this season’s roster.

They’re not interested in mortgaging the future; they believe they have a competitive team on the ice right now.

With a monolithic sport brand already looming over the province, Hogle points to the Saskatchewan Roughriders as a fabulous model to attempt to pair up with, as opposed to a competitive threat for local sports entertainment dollars.

“I think the Riders have such a great brand, all across the province and beyond,” said Hogle. “They’ve set the bar high. I’ve been down to a game and we want to loop back and see where we can work together.

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uestion: I appreciated the City doing a fall sweep of the streets.

Do you see that continuing next year?

Mayor Atchison: Yes I do. I think it went over very well. Approximately 1.4 million pounds of leaves and debris were picked up.

The question you didn’t ask me is will the fall sweep be expanded. I believe it needs to be expanded throughout the entire city. I think what we need to do if the leaves haven’t all fallen in our urban forest areas is head out immediately into the newer areas where there is a lot of mud and debris on the streets. We should be sweeping those areas. When most of the leaves have fallen from our urban forest neighbourhoods, we have to make sure we get back in there and get the streets swept.

We are going to do a spring sweep too.

We want to get out there sooner, but again it is weather dependent. We want to make sure we get these streets cleaned up as quickly and as efficiently as possible in the spring.

We want to have a city that is clean so we can all be proud.

Question: On the southwest corner of the city there is a wooded area that has become a popular gathering place for youth on the weekends. They call it The Pits. There is evidence of drinking and other activities, as well as open fires. City police and Corman Park police are aware of this activity. However, there seems to be little that they can do. It is only a question of time before we have an incident of some sort that will cause significant damage to person or property. Is there something the City can do to restrict access to this area before some damage occurs?

Mayor Atchison: I am not familiar with the area called The Pits. I don’t know if it is in the City’s jurisdiction or if it is Corman Park’s. What I can say with confidence is if people phone the police service to report drinking, rowdiness and that sort of thing, or if they believe peoples’ lives are in danger —regardless of where — the city police service will certainly respond to that particular call.

I think that is exceedingly important for people to know the police are there to keep

us safe and secure.

Question: What is the first word that comes to mind when you hear a project is being “delayed?” A recent example is the police station.

Mayor Atchison: Oh my goodness (laughing).

Question: That is three words.

Mayor Atchison: You wouldn’t want to print the word I was thinking (laughing).

When people talk about the delays they need to remember we set very aggressive scheduling. The city is prospering so much right now, if we were to set goals or objectives saying “finish it when you can,” Circle Drive South would not be completed today. These aggressive dates are there to get the work finished as quickly as possible.

But we have a labour-shortage issue.

If you go to Saskjobs.ca, you will find there are about 13,000 jobs available in Saskatchewan. With that many jobs available it is difficult to attract employees.

That could affect the cost of projects.

Yet we still want the best possible price.

I believe everyone wants value for their dollar. They want the best possible price for goods received. The City is no different.

We are going to hit a major difficulty in the near future. Alberta is going through some significant wage increases again which makes it difficult for contractors and other companies in Saskatoon and Saskatchewan to compete.

Right now there is the opportunity for workers to stay at home in Saskatoon and be with their families while they work here. I would hate for that to change.

I hope family is an important factor in someone’s decision about a job. They may earn a little less here, but the value of being close to family is worth so much more. If you look back over the years — all the families that were torn apart because of the lack of work here, grandparents and grandchildren not having the opportunity to bond and be that much closer together — I hope all of that goes into someone’s decision to stay and work here.

When you ask about different projects,

the City tries awfully hard on the scheduling. But the City has set aggressive dates.

Question: Is that a wise thing?

When deadlines aren’t met you get flak for it.

Mayor Atchison: Would people be happier not to have Circle Drive South today and have to wait another three years?

Or would they rather have the opportunity to use it when it was several months late opening?

A lot of that was weather. The police station is very close to being completed. So you are talking a couple of months again.

If you talk with the officers, most of them would have loved to have been there five years ago. If you talk to a lot of retired officers or the ones working there today, they’ll tell you they never thought it was going to happen.

By setting these aggressive dates we are able to move onto the next project sooner, as opposed to having to wait because we are not sure. One person said to me one time: “What you need to do is add three years onto all your projects and come in two years ahead of schedule and people will say,

records out,” he said. “I was in the midst of recording a new record in Vancouver when this opportunity came up. It was far too exciting to pass up. So I put the album on the back burner. I’ve got some time booked in July in the studio to record the album I’ve spent the last year writing.”

Priestner said they enjoy an amicable relationship with former owner Jack Brodsky, who is often at the games. In fact one of the first things Brodsky did after selling the team was buy Blades season tickets.

“He’s introduced us to some key people and been a great sounding board,” said Hogle. “He’s provided insight when we’ve asked him for it, but he made it clear he’s not interested in interfering.”

Both Priestner and Hogle are unanimous in their recognition and respect for the legacy built by Brodsky.

“We’re grateful for the opportunity to build upon it, embracing the history while looking forward to new success,” said Hogle. He points to the team’s home opener, where five players took to the ice representing five generations of hockey history under Jack Brodsky’s leadership.

Jack handed the puck to Mike Priestner in what was a really powerful, symbolic gesture.

“We’re proud of our past, but ready for the future.”

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Even though the Riders’ season predominantly runs through the summer months, the Blades try to avoid scheduling home games when the Riders are playing.

Retooling this young hockey team while learning the ropes of a club with a storied history of producing NHL stars keeps both men busy. And as they joke and brainstorm, it appears the management partnership at the helm of the Blades is a strong one. They do, however, enjoy their downtime in their new city.

“Go eat,” Hogle said with a laugh when asked about his favourite thing to do outside the Credit Union Centre. “The dining in this city is unbelievable. It’s been a lot of fun exploring that and finding out how good the restaurants are. It’s been a delicious adventure.”

Priestner is finding the city to his liking as well.

“I’m a musician, and the arts scene in a city this size is fantastic,” said Priestner, who has already recorded two folk-rock albums and was on his way to a third before taking a detour down the Saskatoon Blades road.

“I play guitar and sing. I have two

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askatchewan’s own Brett Wilson — entrepreneur, television star, and philanthropist —wants worlds to collide on Nov.14 at Prairieland Park.

That evening the Wilson Centre for Entrepreneurial Excellence will kick off its sixth annual Pitch Party. It’s an event hosted by the University of Saskatchewan to provide entrepreneurially-minded students from across campus with an opportunity to mix, mingle and mind-meld with each other, members of the Saskatoon business community and of course, with the man himself.

“The first year we launched Pitch Party to coincide with the first episode of Dragon’s Den,” said Wilson in an interview from his Calgary office. “We aired a private viewing of the first show, and I added colour commentary throughout. That model continued through my time on Dragon’s Den and then with one season of Risky Business.”

This year the Pitch Party trend continues (despite no current television show) with an evening of great food, networking opportunities, pitches from up-and-coming local startup companies and a keynote delivered by Wilson.

“It’s about celebrating the world of entrepreneurship across the entire University of Saskatchewan campus,”

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ear Lianne, by my friends who have not reached I am 38 and have been with out and included me. Apparently I am my live-in guy for eight years. I perceived as a threat now that I am single. am bored. We sleep separately because he Hogwash. I would never cross the line snores. Recently I went for a tattoo and with anyone’s husband. What do they take the tattoo artist was hot, fun and magical. me for? I am at a loss trying to figure out I ended up going over to his what to do to make myself feel place. We kissed and nothing useful. I barely work. And quite else. I am tempted to have an frankly I am tired of my own affair, but I don’t want to leave company. — Brenda my guy. I don’t know what to Dear Brenda, do. — Chrissy It is time for an overhaul, Dear Chrissy, my dear! New activities will Were you thinking I would lead you to new friends. I would say go ahead and have the affair suggest yoga to start. It will because you are bored? I would allow you to gain mental clarity never say that. I would say that as well as keeping you healthy the grass always looks greener and active. I would look into a on the other side of the fence single’s winter vacation where Relationships until you step in the dog poop. you will meet all sorts of people Would it be OK for your partner in similar situations. Have you to kiss and contemplate having an affair looked into volunteer work? There are with his hairdstylist? If you want to save many things you can get involved with that your relationship you will need to take steps would be fulfilling. I always suggest a day to add excitement to it. of beautifying yourself. Get a new hairdo, How about going on a weekend getmanicure and pedicure. Go out and treat a-way? Or going with your partner to a yourself. Get new sleepwear and some lingerie shop and choosing a special outfit wonderful new outfits. Look like a million together? When a couple sleeps in separate dollars and you will start to feel like it as rooms it is essential they take the time to well. nurture their relationship. It is unlikely that Lianne Tregobov is a matchmaker and you will have night time spontaneity. Would the owner of Camelot Introductions. She you consider giving each other massages? will be in Saskatoon interviewing potential If none of this appeals to you, consider clients Nov. 19-21. Call 1-204-888-1529 couple’s counselling. to book an appointment or visit www.

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“My dream, my vision has always been to plant seeds of entrepreneurship across the student population,” said Wilson.

This year’s program will also feature a discussion around Entrepreneurship with a Social Purpose, with panellists including the founders of Ten Tree Apparel, OneStory, Brainsport and the CEO of Athabasca Basin Development.

“I want you to come out, mix and mingle, and spend time with like-minded people,” said Wilson. “I hope to ignite that spark with my talk, which focuses on my passion — the three things everyone, regardless of their chosen field, should study: marketing, entrepreneurship and philanthropy. Of course there’s the entertainment factor of the live pitches and learning from the feedback they receive.”

“In the end, Pitch Party is a grand collision between the business communities of downtown Saskatoon and those on the cusp of starting something huge.”

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Last night was the first night I made It was only a few moments in an my bed on the rumpus room sofa and otherwise ordinary morning, but suddenly lay down to go to sleep. Instead, I lay I went from feeling like a burden — a there and realized I was finally facing couch-surfing house guest — to feeling my current fate. I fell asleep in a strange like maybe things were going to be OK, house. This is not the home I grew up in; even if this situation is only for a few my parents moved in only a few years weeks. (OK, maybe months. Divorce ago. sucks.)

Then a funny thing happened.

Despite the old adage, I’m going to Sleep came and went, and I awoke, suggest this with gratitude: yes, you can transported back 20, even 30 years. come home again.

As I lay there, slowly emerging from a (But seriously folks. Does anybody displaced sleep, I listened to my father go have a condo or house you want me to live through the exact same motions he has in?) gone through since I was a child, listening tammyrobert@live.ca

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allelujah! alternative is a trip to the landfill.

Coun. Eric Olauson waved an old I think of people my vintage, myself idea before council relating to waste included, that are hoarding furniture and diversion from our landfill. It was a New2U household goods in our basements. We no program. My hallelujah was short-lived; the longer have any need of it, yet it is still idea didn’t seem to captivate councillors. useable, and we can’t bring ourselves to And Olauson implied it wasn’t a throw it in the trash. Sad to top priority for him. say, but our children remind us Over the last decade I that when we head off to that have had the responsibility big landfill in the sky, they will of administering a couple of probably order a giant disposal estates. I made calls to charities bin and bestow these hoarded or organizations that usually ask goods to the landfill on Earth. for used clothing or household During the summer months goods. Most were willing to take at our lake, people are regularly the clothing, dishes, pots and putting furniture and household pans, glassware, suitcases and goods near the dumpsters. And dry goods. What no one seemed without fail by the end of the to want were the bedroom suites, day they are gone. It is true that sofa, chairs, tables, bookcases, one man’s trash is another man’s Columnist electronics, televisions and large treasure. or small appliances.

Why can’t we deliver these types of I explained to several of these goods to a recycling depot where people in organizations that these items were in good, need can collect them? I understand that it working condition. But still no one wanted would have to be monitored so that broken them. Were there no families or individuals or unusable goods are not dumped there. in our city that needed furniture, electric And I can appreciate why, for health reasons, kettles, microwaves, toasters, mixers, mattresses and pillows may be exempt from blenders or the like? How about university the site. But if the City is going to charge students moving into the city and setting citizens a fee to dispose of these goods at up house? And forget trying to give away the landfill, why not charge a lesser fee to a fridge or stove, even if they are energy leave them at a recycling depot to offset the efficient. operating costs? Or charge a couple dollars Disposal options for such items consisted to folks wanting the goods. of my trying to get an auction house to take Regardless of the nominal cost, it is still the lot or trying to sell the items on Kijiji. cheaper than a new landfill, and it does When you are pressed for time to vacate benefit people in need. In recalling our premises, neither option is appealing. The “save-the-landfill” efforts (and although

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he changing colours, the crisp breeze, and birds getting ready to leave call dedicated berry pickers to forage through all kinds of terrain to find the wild high-bush cranberry.

The scent floats on the breeze as one traverses a treacherous beaver dam with water on either side, with trees, grasses and sticks protruding everywhere. Finally cranberries for picking! It’s not easy picking on slopes, around fallen trees with high grasses and equally tall thistles.

Sturdy clothing, long sleeves, proper footwear, a hat and a container of water are always a good idea. Pick with an ice cream pail attached to your belt, then dump into the five-gallon pail brought along to hold the cranberry bounty.

There are easier places to find and pick cranberries: roadsides, edges of fields and pastures. Look for the ruby leaves and red/ orange berries and their distinct aroma.

Arriving home, proceed to clean, wash and ready the cranberries for cooking. A large stockpot is handy (use what you have).

Put the fruit in and just cover the berries with water. Then bring to a boil, and let it sit overnight to cook through and increase the flavour.

The next day remove the fruit by straining and squeezing with a jelly strainer to get all the juice and pulp. If you want to make jelly and juice, keep 13 cups of juice, enough for two batches of jelly.

If you like clear jelly, strain through cheesecloth or leave the pulp in if desired.

Certo light uses less sugar and leaves a nice bit of tartness to the jelly, but not

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it seems like an eternity), it was only a few short years ago that the City’s waste management and environmental services divisions were promoting a mandatory curbside recycling program as the panacea for significantly extending the life of our landfill. The rest is history.

Then in August of this year the City reported that only 63 per cent of citizens were participating in curbside recycling.

Frankly I was surprised participation was that high. But that 63 per cent managed to increase the waste diversion rate to 28 per cent. And SARCAN was reporting better-than-average returns on refundable containers.

Around that same time, and then more recently, the City’s environmental services manager, Brenda Wallace, was floating a test balloon with council as to the possibility of a compost bin program at an estimated cost of at least $45 million. Thanks but no thanks.

Our family already purchased a compost bin from the City and the composting experience was not positive. I would rather invest in a garborater and grind my organic waste than operate a compost bin.

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With juice prepared, begin to assemble jars (check rims for chips, as this will prevent sealing), lids, screw bands and utensils needed to process your jelly. Wash and clean the jars, then put some water in each jar, set them on a cookie sheet and put them in a 400F oven to sterilize the jars.

Boil your snap lids for five minutes. When your juice has boiled hard, remove from heat, skim and fill each jar to ¼ inch from the top. Remove all the bubbles on top, wipe the rim with a clean cloth to remove any stickiness and finally put on hot lids and screw bands. Place jars in a draft-free area and cover with a towel. This way the jars don’t cool too fast, ensuring a good seal. Pay attention to the skimmed foam as it will show you early if your jelly is setting.

To make juice, bring the remaining juice and pulp to a boil, adding a ½ cup of honey per two cups of juice, and place the juice in sterilized quart sealers. The cranberry juice is quite thick and can be served with cream, much like a pudding.

It is a pleasure during the year to enjoy the fruits of your labour. The jelly is a good accompaniment to various meats and is excellent on toast, muffins or bagels. Enjoy!

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Participating homeowners pay extra, but as a resident living in the heart of the City’s urban forest, it was worth the money. We put our grass clippings, along with leaves and debris from the City’s trees, in this bin. Then council in its wisdom decided to increase the fee for this bin by 30 per cent and shorten the length of service time. Because the service ended before the City’s trees shed their leaves, I cancelled the service. We went back to putting grass clippings in the garbage bin, along with a dozen or more gigantic bags of leaves collected from the City’s trees. Perhaps the garden waste is the reason a recent landfill report indicated that older neighbourhoods generated more waste than new neighbourhoods.

All of these waste-management programs have or will cost us money. One way or another we are going to pay the cost of disposing of these goods. Wouldn’t it be better to have a furniture recycling depot that would decrease the impact on the landfill and at the same time benefit fellow citizens in need?

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It may well be that Ryan’s dog isn’t sick, i Reena, I was able to rescue some items but Ryan should not assume he’s figured this out. — R. from our basement after being submerged in the flood waters of High River. There must have been something Re: Smelly Dog in the water that has left a residue on the My mom just passed your column onto crystal and glassware, as well me. The writer, Ryan, comas a hard-to-remove (or polplained about a stinky dog, and ish) residue on the silver and it sounds a lot like my own copper items. Any suggestions experience. I have a dog that on how to clean and/or polish started to ripen up and reeked these items? — Marian to high heaven. No amount of swimming/shampooing would Dear Marian, work. I thought it was anal I am sorry to hear that you glands and had them expressed, were hit by the flood. With but that didn't help. My regular regards to the crystal, the convet suggested I change his food. dition may be permanent. Try She also said it would take Household soaking them in 50/50 vinegar a few weeks. She was right.

Solutions and water for an hour and I tried a couple of different polish dry with a soft cloth. brands before finding the right For the copper items spray each piece with mix. I am using President's Choice fishWD-40, wait 10 minutes and polish with based food and it’s working wonders. After a soft cloth. To tackle the silver, either Jack started smelling good, I washed all purchase silver polish or use Cerma Bryte his bedding and we've been stink-free for ceramic cooktop cleaner. Or make your about three weeks. Hope this helps Ryan own silver cleaner. Place crumpled alumi- and his stinky dog. — HH num foil in a plastic bucket. Dissolve one quarter cup washing soda in four quarts of Re: Cleaning Teddy Bears hot water. Place silver on foil and let stand Hi Reena, for a few seconds, until the tarnish is gone.

I have been collecting teddy bears for Remove silver, rinse and dry. Or mix one over 40 years and have quite a sizeable tbsp hot vinegar, two cups water and two collection — Gund’s, Russ, TYs etc. What tsp salt. Soak silver for five minutes and I use to clean my bears is the Woolite Dry polish.

Cleaner's Secret Dry Cleaning Cloths.

I put from five to eight teddy bears in a Dear Reena, large mesh bag along with the dry-cleaning Is there an easy way to remove the cascloth in the dryer for 20 minutes, and it ing from sausage rings like kielbasa and works wonderfully. None have ever been other garlic sausages? — Gerhard damaged. They come out clean and smelling really nice. I tried the Dryel cloths, Hi Gerhard, but I don’t like the smell of that product.

Begin by freezing the sausage for about The only thing is I have to buy the Woolite 30 minutes so it becomes slightly firm. cloths in the U.S. or online. I have not Cut the casing down one side and simply been able to find them here in Canada. I peel it. You can also begin in the middle of usually buy about four or five boxes when the sausage and pinch the meat to force it I am in the States. Each box has six cloths out of the casing. Twist and turn it around, and will do about 24 garments in total. I wrap the casing around your fingers. Then love it! — Diane squeeze out the remainder.

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Feedback from Fabulous Readers: Re: Smelly Dog Dogs don’t sweat. That’s why they pant.

They may perspire a little through their paw pads but not the rest of their body as humans do. Your writer (Ryan) should take his dog to the vet. One inexpensive test (or even just an exam) can determine whether further follow-up is needed. The most likely cause of an otherwise unidentified smell that seems to be emanating from an animal’s body is a buildup of toxins. Most often that occurs because the kidneys aren’t functioning sufficiently.

When animals are hot they may become dehydrated, taxing the kidneys. So the hot weather may be a connection in that sense.

But it doesn’t mean the problem is solved.

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Reena’s Note: I am assuming that Diane is using the air setting on the dryer and not the heat setting.

Fabulous Tips of the Week: • If you are in a hurry and need your shirt collar ironed use a hair straightener.

It’s faster than plugging in an iron or steamer and waiting for it to heat up.

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lmost half of all Canadians volunteer, according to Statistics Canada’s Giving, Volunteering and Participating survey. In 2010, 47% of Canadians volunteered, giving 2.1 billion hours of their time annually for an equivalent of 1.1 million jobs performed through volunteering. Saskatchewan residents in particular are well known for their charitable and volunteering natures, and there are growing employment opportunities in the field of fundraising. The Association of Fundraising Professionals has 230 international chapters with over 30,000 members. The Saskatoon Chapter was founded in 1999, and currently has 80 members. The Saskatoon Chapter received the Highest 2012 Growth award from AFP international for chapters in the 51 to 100 member category. AFP, as chapter President Arla Gustafson – CEO of the Royal University Hospital Foundation explains, “is a professional organization dedicated to providing education, training, leadership and certification to professional fundraisers and promotes the commitment to accountability, transparency, ethical fundraising and philanthropy, or giving without expecting to receive in return - in the community.”

The responsibilities and duties of being a fundraiser have changed as the need for and profile of community organiza-

tions increases and as the public becomes more aware of the different ways they can give monetary gifts – whether a donation, a planned gift or payroll donations, for example, while at the same time expecting “accountability and transparency about how and where their donations are used.”

Gustafson further explains that “30 years ago, one did not grow up or go to University to become a fundraiser. People kind of just fell into that position, usually as a volunteer on their own time.” Now, she says, “Universities and Colleges in Canada and the US offer undergraduate and master’s degrees in fundraising. It is a profession and one that is now being chosen as a career. After you have received your training, you must work in the field for five years and meet stringent requirements before you can write an exam to a certified fundraising professional through AFP. The AFP Saskatoon Chapter support the furthering of professional development by offering educational programming, seminars, two day workshops and yearly conferences, as well as mentoring opportunities.

A good fundraiser, says Gustafson, “believes in the cause and takes the time to understand their donors. They recognize that accountability is incredibly important to those who are donating their time and money, and they know how to

work collaboratively with community partners. They also know how important it is to keep educating themselves to improve their own skills and stay current in a very competitive market.” At the moment, Gustafson adds, “there are a huge number of opportunities open for professional fundraisers in Saskatoon. In fact, we have more opportunities than we have people. It is very much a growth industry right now, and there is a lot to do. We know from tax files that the amount of people claiming charitable donations on their tax returns is not rising. Charitable organizations require strong leadership to understand how to incorporate professional fundraising into their business and work with donors to match their interests with what can be accomplished.” It is a profession where people will experience the satisfaction of knowing they have made a difference, Gustafson explains, because “philanthropy touches almost everyone in a community.

The Saskatoon Chapter of AFP will be holding their 13th annual National Philanthropy Day on November 15th when AFP chapters throughout North America celebrate and honour their community’s generous donors and volunteers. In particular 24 Honoured Supporter Awards and four Outstanding Saskatoon Youth In Philanthropy Awards will be handed out.

Arla Gustafson, president of Saskatoon chapter of Association of Fundraising Professionals (Photo submitted) Treaty Commissioner George E. Lafond will be the keynote speaker and will speak on “Supporting Resilience for First Nations Peoples through Philanthropy” But even beyond the awards, says Gustafson, National Philanthropy Day is important because “it gives the community a chance to say thank you to those who have given without asking for anything in return. And it gives our incredible sponsors of this event an opportunity to say philanthropy is important for everyone and we thank you for what you do to make Saskatoon a better community to live and work..’”

For more information about the National Philanthropy Day celebration or the Saskatoon Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals you can visit: http://afpsaskatoon.afpnet.org.

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Saskatoon student doing her part to make the world a better place

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ou are never too young to be involved in philanthropy, as Zoe Pontikes proves. Now a grade 10 Walter Murray student, Pontikes was only in sixth grade when she was awarded the Outstanding Saskatoon Youth In Philanthropy Award by the Saskatoon

Zoe Pontikes, a Grade 10 student at Walter Murray Collegiate (Photo supplied) Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, after being nominated by and for her work with Child and Youth Friendly Saskatoon, Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre and the Saskatoon YWCA. As Pontikes explains, JW11200.K11 Jamesher foray into

philanthropy began even earlier than sixth grade, when she began helping her two grandmothers out around their homes. “I could tell that I was making a difference for them, and that felt really good.” From there, Pontikes moved on to asking friends and family to give donations of food to the Food Bank or toys to the YWCA in lieu of giving her birthday gifts. “I remember looking around the basement,” she says, “and seeing that I just had so much stuff. I didn’t need more things, but there were lots of people out there that did. It was a really easy way to feel like I was making a difference.”

Pontikes then moved on to the volunteer activities that led to her nomination: volunteering her time and energy to package food at the Food Bank and helping with the Child and Youth Program.

She is still committed to volunteering, and now gives of her time helping people with disabilities and gardening at community gardens at Beaver Creek and at the Meewasin Garden Patch. And she still spends time helping both her grandmothers.

Pontikes has some advice for kids who might be looking to begin volunteering. “It doesn’t have to be hard,” she says, adding “it can be as simple as helping out your grandparents. Or, you can find a seniors’ home in your neighbourhood and ask the staff if you can spend some time helping them out. Ask for donations for organizations that need help instead of having your friends buy

Paying tribute to one of our most

committed supporters

Through a lifetime of contributions to medical research, athletics and public service, The Honorable Sylvia Fedoruk (O.C., S.O.M.) left a profound mark on the University of Saskatchewan community and the world. As the university’s first female chancellor and the first female Saskatchewan lieutenant governor, Sylvia inspired others with her commitment to the people of our province. A longtime donor and proud alumna, she supported countless students in their pursuit of education and athletics, influencing their lives for years to come. On National Philanthropy Day we honour Sylvia’s legacy.

Read more about the many ways Sylvia supported the U of S at

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Zoe Pontikes receives the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medal from Lieutenant Govenor Vaughn Solomon Schofield (Photo supplied) you a birthday present. Ask your parents ations, and that leads you to look at the to volunteer with you somewhere.” And world differently.”

When she graduates high school, as Pontikes further points out, “volunteering is really empowering. Look Pontikes hopes to continue serving others around your community. Ask yourself either as a lawyer or as a member of the ‘what are the problems, and how can I Foreign Service. Until then, she will help out?’ And then make a plan from continue giving to others, and encourages that. And it feels really good, knowing other youth to do the same. “I would that you have made a difference.” She tell other kids to keep doing what you’re goes on to say that “volunteering is such doing. You will make the world a better a good learning experience. You have to place, and it will lead you down a long learn to understand other people’s situand interesting journey to success.”

Our sincere thanks to all our Donors for supporting enhanced initiatives that helps students achieve their best.

SASKATOON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

For more information about SPS Foundation, contact Carla at 306-683-8440 or visit spsfoundation.ca

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Join the Royal University Hospital Foundation in congratulating Bert and Betty Ayers for their nomination as an Honoured Supporter at the 13th Annual National Philanthropy Day Celebration In its 30th year Royal University Hospital Foundation RUH is proud to recognize Bert and Betty Ayers for Foundation their JW11179continued contribution to the Foundation and their dedication to philanthropy and volunteerism.

Born and educated in Saskatchewan and retired from business, they still call Saskatoon home. For over 65 years their leadership and involvement in business, community, healthcare, and service club organizations have made Saskatoon a more caring community. Bert says one of his most satisfying community involvements was as the founding Chairman of the Royal University Alvin G. (Bert) Ayers and Betty Ayers Hospital Foundation in 1983.

For more information visit ruhf.org or contact us at: Royal University Hospital Foundation 103 Hospital Drive, Saskatoon, SK S7N 0W8 Tel: (306) 655-1984 Fax: (306) 655-1979 ruhfoundation@saskatoonhealthregion.ca Charitable BN 11927 9131 RR0001

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A1 Power Door

committed to giving back to the community

ick and Laurie Hopkinson founded Saskatoon’s A1 Power Door in 1990, which has since become one of Western Canada’s largest automatic door companies.

As a company, they are dedicated to providing a quality product and superb customer service. Since the very beginning, A1 Power Door has been committed to giving back to the community.

“When we started planning the business, we knew we wanted to make giving back a part of what we did,” Rick explains, adding “starting a business is hard, and for a long time we were struggling ourselves as we got the company up and running. It doesn’t make any sense to give away money you don’t have. To start off, we just did minor things, like donating groceries to families in need. But the whole time, we had a plan to set up a personal fund to be able to give to those in need and different charities.” And now, Rick is proud to say “the business has been very successful and we have our fund, and we are really pleased to be able to give donations from $100 to $100,000.”

Laurie agrees, and adds “at first what we could give was not substantial, but we did what we could. However, it is important to remember that no amount is too small. For a lot of these organizations, every little bit does count. And your time is very important to them, too. If you feel like what you can give isn’t enough, volunteer with them.” The groups in Saskatoon that have benefitted from the Hopkinson’s generosity are many: the Children’s Wish Foundation, KidSport, the Rotary Badge and Shield Dinner, Oliver Lodge, the Saskatoon SPCA, the Friendship Inn, Ronald McDonald House, the Salvation Army, the CKOM Adopt-A-Family and the City Hospital Foundation. Along with donations of money and time, the Hopkinsons also host weekends on their 55 foot yacht on Lake Diefenbaker for Children’s Wish Families.

Helping others is something that is important to the couple. As Laurie explains, “we both have this moral value that we want to help others, however we can. This is how we were both raised. We were taught at an early age that if you can help others, you do that,

and it is important.” Rick adds that for him, helping others is a family trait.

“My mother is 91, and every time I go and visit her and tell her what we’ve been up to, she smiles and says that I remind her of how her own mother liked to help people.

Both Rick and Laurie are very aware of how much of a difference their donations can make, and how far the benefits extend. “When kids have full stomachs, they learn better at school, and they aren’t spending time worrying about if they are going to eat that day or not. Kids that get involved in sports get in less trouble and feel better about themselves and their futures. Giving a little bit pays forward a long way.”

On the business front, Rick says it is “hard to gauge what economic effect philanthropy has. I don’t know if it helps the business, but I sure do know that it hasn’t hurt it! And on a personal level,” he adds, “it is hard to describe the feeling you get knowing that you have made a difference in someone’s life.” Laurie concurs, saying “that feeling comes right down to your heart.

And it is absolutely a win-win situation.”

Sincerely, Sherbrooke Residents, families and staff

On November 15th, 2013 hundreds of communities across North America will come together to recognize the countless ways philanthropy has made a difference. Please join us for the 13th Annual National Philanthropy Day luncheon where we can honour and show appreciation for all that has been accomplished in the name of giving.

Friday November 15, 2013 Prairieland Park 11:30 am - 1:30 pm (doors open 11:00 am) with Keynote Speaker George E. Lafond, Treaty Commissioner

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On National Philanthropy Day, Saskatoon City Hospital Foundation salutes those who give so much.

This year, people gave so much to the Foundation’s Equip for Excellence, a multi-million dollar campaign to enhance health care at Saskatoon City Hospital with new equipment, resources and technology. Donations have helped purchase bariatric parallel bars for rehabilitation patients in Central Therapies, portable oxygen saturation monitors for infants in Midwifery, a Mini C Arm and Cordless Tools for Orthopedic Surgery patients, and cardiac monitors and flexible cystocopes for Ambulatory Care patients.

Be one of those who give so much. Donate to Saskatoon City Hospital Foundation’s Equip for Excellence campaign and help us provide the best for the people who care.

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very year the cockles and on any human who happens to cackles of my heart are handle the dead carcass of the warmed by that sensitive squirrel, prairie dog, rabbit or and touching film classic National mouse.

Lampoon’s Christmas “OK, class. After Vacation. our field trip to the My sniffling and forest it appears that sobbing are replaced Susie caught a cold, by shock, however, Billy scraped his when the movie is knee and Ralph has a marred by a savage slight case of Black demonstration of Death. How many gratuitous violence. times must you be From deep within the told not to play hacky welcoming branches sack with deceased of a Christmas tree, an rodents?” evil menace lurks.

A few days after Doctor As an unsuspecting exposure, the patient Chevy Chase separates develops the infamous the tree boughs, a feisty squirrel “flu-like symptoms,” followed leaps from its hideout and bounds by painful swollen lymph nodes about the house as the terrified known as buboes. The bacteria set Griswolds and guests all but up shop in the blood system, and destroy the holiday home in an at- the patient becomes septic. Sevtempt to avoid this reckless rogue eral antibiotics can successfully of a rodent. combat Yersinia. The plague can Women faint. Men scream. also be directly transmitted via The fear is palpable. Finally, Snot respiratory droplets courtesy of a the dog chases the poor squircoughing cat or human. This very rel through the front door and nasty form of plague is known as straight into a Seinfeld episode. pneumonic plague.

How can these wee bushyThe Black Death scourge tailed guys cause this perfectly wiped out a third of Europe (25 dysfunctional family to go so million people between 1337 squirrelly? Perhaps Chase and and1342) so quickly that victims crew knew only too well that “ate lunch with their friends and squirrels carry more than their dinner with their ancestors.” nuts in their cheeks; they just Prior to Europe the plague happen to be the leading cause of romped through Asia killing 30 bubonic plague in North America. million people. In total the buEach year 15-20 cases of bonic plague is responsible for the bubonic plague are reported in the demise of 137 million humans.

West, stretching from B.C. and The last significant outbreak of Alberta to New Mexico. Fleas plague was in India in 1994 when infected with the bacteria Yersinia disaster relief workers brought so pestis ride around on rodents, much food that soon the rat pack primarily squirrels. When a flea- and fleas invaded town, killing bearing squirrel or rat dies of the 300 people. disease, the flea flees the furry Saddam and his happy harem fella and finds refuge in the next of hellions know about the closest thing to rats — namely plague. Along with botulism, anmen. thrax, ricin and smallpox, bubonic Fleas jump like rats abandon- plague was one of the biological ing a sinking ship. They land consequences of a big Iraq attack

we prepared to contend with. But it would not be the first time that this organism has been used in biological warfare.

In 1346, while busy besieging a Genoese city, the Mongol attackers were plagued with the plague.

Having to rid their camp of the disease-riddled bodies, they catapulted their dead comrades over the walls and into the city. This prompted the Genoese to flee this flying flea market as the Old Spice Girls broke into the first known rendition of It’s Raining Men, Hallelujah.

The Japanese dropped ML41984.K11 Mary plague-infested fleas out

of planes over Manchuria in the 1930s, prompting the Manchurians to sing “It’s Raining Fleas, Hallelujah.” But too many of the aircrew actually contracted the plague, so the Japanese actually packed the fleas into a shell and dropped the F (flea) bomb, an act that created mass casualties and widespread terror.

Hopefully most terrorists would realize that bubonic plague can now be treated with simple antibiotics. But just to be safe, I’m going to stash away some tetracycline in my emergency medical kit. Right under my catapult.

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apparel manufacturing from Third World e’ve all done it. I’ve done countries is a decision to endorse poverty. it. You’ve done it. People in Toronto do it a lot. Even your The demand for apparel manufacturgreat-aunt Ethel has also likely done it and ing from North American and European possibly is still doing it. companies accounts for 75 per cent of We’ve all shopped in the Joe Fresh sec- Bangladesh’s exported goods and has led tion at our local Superstore. There are very to massive leaps in social and economic few among us who are not guilty. Guilty progress. The maternal mortality rate of what, you ask? Is it wrong has been cut in half in the last for me to purchase an $8 T-shirt decade; 95 per cent of children and a $19 pair of pants? Am I to now receive vaccinations, and be blamed for the high cost of the literacy rate is slowly but living in Saskatoon/the recessteadily climbing. sion/global warming?

When asked what they I’m implicated in the Joe would consider the most helpful Fresh conspiracy. My smoking course of action, survivors of gun is a pair of black slim-fit the Rana Plaza collapse begged cargo pants I purchased for a Westerners and Europeans to mere $3 on the clearance rack resist company boycotts and a few years ago. I bought them instead to continue purchaswithout a second thought and ing items made in Bangladesh.

Fashion Editor wore them for several seasons.

Consider also that a four-cent Should I venture into the Joe increase in the cost of a T-shirt Fresh department today, I would be forced doubles the wage of a worker in Banglato take time to pause and reflect on the desh. Demanding extremely low prices for process that guided these garments from apparel has repercussions for the povertycotton fields to clothing racks. stricken garment factory employee, who On April 24 the world’s worst industrial often works 12-hour days for less than accident in the last 30 years killed 1,129 minimum wage. garment-factory workers. Another 2,500 In a country like Bangladesh, where the were injured, many losing limbs. The state will not enforce safety, and thirdtragedy happened at Rana Plaza clothing party regulators are notoriously unreliable, factory in Dhaka, Bangladesh, an impovit’s imperative that consumers demand erished Third World country in demand as accountability. Often companies like Joe an apparel-manufacturing powerhouse due Fresh will send their production orders to a to its low production costs. Bangladesh is middle man, who finds manufacturers such home to 5,600 garment factories, employas those at Rana Plaza factory. Companies ing a total of four million workers (80 per frequently claim to have no knowledge cent of whom are women). that their clothing is being outsourced to Rana Plaza was an eight-storey building manufacturers with unacceptable safety originally intended to be five storeys high. standards.

Courtney Bowman is wearing a wool coat by Joe Fresh, hat from Stasia Boutique, Property owner Sorel Rana had seen the Consumers can demand that clothvintage wool tie from dad’s closet, pants and suspenders from Value Village, JW11139.k11 potential for increased profit if he added ing companies have a direct relationship blouse from Mexx. (Photo by Collin Bowman) an additional three storeys — despite the James threat to the building’s structural integrity. with their manufacturers, and that they intervene to ensure that factories are beIn a country where politics and business are closely connected and corruption is ex- ing thoroughly audited for safe working treme, two local engineers and the mayor conditions, including structural soundness.

Consumers can also demand that safety signed off on the project, also ignoring problems associated with the three-storey audits be posted on their website promiaddition. The morning of the catastrophe, nently every quarter. Companies must also ensure they are taking concrete steps to workers raised concerns about a large crack on the exterior of the Rana Plaza fac- support fragile Third World labour unions. tory. Rana insisted that the three-year-old Accountability will not happen until the building was safe and that workers should purchasing public demands it.

I’ve made Joe Fresh a prime candidate return to their jobs, stating “It will stand for a hundred years.” Work began at 8 a.m. for addressing these concerns because they are a Canadian company that has freAt 8:45 a.m., the building shifted, shudquently received my patronage. If you’ve dered and collapsed. ever shopped at Joe Fresh or have reason After the tragedy, clothes with Joe Fresh labels that labourers had been work- to believe that you may do so in the future, ing on at the time of the calamity could be perhaps you would like to do the same.

They can be contacted via their Facebook seen eerily strewn about the wreckage. page or through the “Contact Us” link on Prior to this incident an estimated 700 the bottom of their joefresh.ca website. garment workers had died as a result of 15, 16 @ 20 h | 8 p.m.

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hen Olympian Sports opened its doors 40 years ago, fantasy football was a fantasy for all but a few pioneers in the U.S., Under Armour was about three decades from being all the rage among athletes, and the Toronto Maple Leafs were six years removed from winning the Stanley Cup. Football and Under Armour have played their parts in the success of Olympian Sports, owner Marvel Hood and her son Brady said in a recent interview. Now the Maple Leafs are going on 47 years since last winning the Stanley Cup. The Hoods opened a second store in August, in the booming northeast part of Saskatoon.

It was April of 1973 when Marvel’s husband, Bill Hood, opened Olympian Sports. Gerry Epp and Terry Shore soon after became Hood’s business partners.

Shore has now retired, while Epp continues to be shareholder and works at the Idylwyld Drive location.

When the company started, 10-speed bikes, canoes and cross-country skis made up a big part of the business.

“It’s changed over the years,” Marvel Hood said. Bikes, canoes and skis are no longer sold at the store.

Hockey and baseball equipment have long become the staples of the retail side of the business. Football has increased in popularity. There are two people in team sales, and have been for a long time.

Hats, jerseys and a complete selection of Under Armour sportswear take up the majority of the second floor at the Idylwyld location.

Brady Hood, who manages the new store, said the time was right for expansion.

“We spent a lot of time looking at Saskatoon and the growing areas. This one we were always most optimistic about,” he said. “Since we opened here (in August) it has been so well received.”

He said the store has a different feel than the downtown location.

“It is a neighbourhood vibe which is nice. I can’t believe how every day (people) in the neighbourhood still come in and makes a point to say it is great we are here. It is great to see them meeting up with friends and teammates in the shop.”

That vibe is a reason why big-box stores and online shopping haven’t had the impact on family-owned sporting goods stores as they perhaps have in other businesses, he said.

“In sporting goods, where you need stuff quick or the equipment is hands-on, it is not as easy as picking something that is aesthetically appealing from a picture.

You need to try it on and people will always come into the shop to try it on. You hope they don’t try it on in the shop and then go online and buy it, but you know it happens a little bit.”

He said Olympian offers good customer service, knowledge of the products and follow up.

“If equipment breaks or doesn’t fit properly or doesn’t work, having that relationship is important. If a kid saw something online and wants it, it might not necessarily be the best piece for him.

We are able to explain other options that are worth considering.”

He said carrying Under Armour has been one of the company’s success stories. It started with a customer asking about a compression shirt he saw in Calgary. He tried to describe the logo.

Downtown store manager Darwin Redlick listened, made a call and brought five in. One was for the customer and the others because of curiosity. It was a profitable telephone call.

Olympian carries more Under Armour product than any other independent store in Western Canada and perhaps in all of Canada, the Hoods said.

“Under Armour has been good for us,” Brady Hood said. “We have a long history there. The relationship started small

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Donnie, Marvel and Brady Hood (left to right) at Olympian Sports’ new store in University Heights (Photo by Sandy Hutchinson) and has really grown.”

Marvel Hood said the success of Under Armour has led to Olympian not bringing in competing brands.

“Larger companies aren’t always the easiest to deal with for a smaller independent store, but Under Armour has been just a fantastic relationship,” she said.

Redlick, Bill and Brady Hood do the buying for the stores. Their warehouse is so full they wish they had double the space.

Brady said fantasy football has been great for the sporting goods business. The theory is fantasy footballers follow players more than teams. Every year their players change so they may want a hat or jersey of one of NFLers on their fantasy football roster.

He said it allows the store to carry jerseys from every NFL and NHL team.

Yes, some people might want a Columbus Blue Jackets jersey or even a Jacksonville Jaguars hat.

He said Edmonton Oilers jerseys remain a best seller among NHL teams, with Pittsburgh second. Boston Bruins sales are strong as well. Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens jerseys aren’t walking out the door in the numbers they once did.

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level with the Saskatoon Contacts and spent a year in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League with the Kindersley Klippers. He returned to Saskatoon to get a commerce degree and then take his spot in the company. Brady’s brother Donnie is also with Olympian Sports. Another brother, Casey, is a lawyer.

“The more time you ended up spending in the shop, you never saw yourself doing anything else,” Brady said.

“I can watch the Sunday night football game and call it work because I can talk to every customer about the football game,” he said with a laugh. “It was an easy decision that came naturally for sure.”

Marvel Hood, who was a competitive curler and softball player, said being in the sports business has been a good fit for her and her family.

“I love being around all the different sports and all the people involved in sports.

The customers that come in are athletic minded and love sports as well. It’s a great atmosphere.”

The new store is located at 146 – 1844 McOrmond Drive. The store can be reached by calling 306-249-4565 or emailing info@ olympiansports.ca. More information can be found at www.olympiansports.ca.

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he Blairmore Sangster’s store was opened in January by owner Sheena Hubelit. A strong believer in both small businesses and offering healthy alternatives to consumers, the health food and supplement sector seemed a natural fit for Hubelit, who was raised “in a holistic home. My mother was a big believer in nutritional healing when possible. She was always looking for healthy alternatives or herbal options.”

Along with vitamins and supplements, the Blairmore Sangster’s carries fresh organic produce and dairy and also features meat from Pine View Farms, the first of any of the city’s Sangster’s stores to carry grocery items. “My vision is to someday have a large market with as many local offerings as possible.” Hubelit, who is certified as a nutritional consultant, is also proud of the “large, diverse section of sports nutrition products we carry. We are always looking for new things, and we get a lot of requests from people. We try whenever possible to bring those products in for them, and we learn as much as we can about any new items we bring into the store.” It is this personal touch, she says, that is bringing her repeat customers who come to her for advice on how to get and to stay healthy.

As winter approaches with its assortment of aches and ailments, Hubelit says there are natural steps you can take to protect yourself from illness. “The number one thing I tell my clients is to ensure they are taking a good probiotic. A lot of people don’t

realise that 75 to 80 per cent of our immune system is located in our intestines. Probiotics keep our intestines, and our immune system, working better. We can recommend types of probiotics for infants to adults.” Hubelit also recommends the usual vitamin C, Echinacea, and oil of oregano to stave off colds and flu, and says that a new trend is to take silver tablets under the tongue or to drink elderberry tea to increase your immune system as well.

For those who are concerned about giving cough medicine to smaller children, Sangster’s carries a range of homeopathic cough, cold and allergy products, including tablets small enough to give to infants. Hubelit also recommends Manuka Honey lozenges, and also suggests that putting Manuka honey into warm water is a soothing, delicious, and beneficial drink for all ages.

Hubelit also says that multi-vitamins are important. “Our soil isn’t as nutrient rich as it once was,” she explains, “so we aren’t getting all of the vitamins we need out of produce.

Vitamins are important to make up the difference.”

According to Hubelit, more and more people are “becoming aware of natural remedies and supplements, and are getting interested in treating problems at the root instead of just treating the symptoms.”

Sangster’s Organic Market Blairmore is open from 10:00 until 6:00 and is located at #110-220 Betts Avenue.

You can also call 306-668-2525 for more information.

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These days a visit to roof is included in the regular tours that are conducted in the building.

Gaudi’s masterpiece La Pedrera is one of more than four dozen or so examples of modernista structures in Barcelona Travel that visitors here can take in on a walking tour. The modernista route, which features work by Gaudi and other architects, is a popular draw on the city’s sightseeing circuit.

Barcelona, the capital city of the autonomous region of Catalonia in northeast Spain, has a rich architectural heritage.

And Gaudi is one of its most famous sons. Recognized for his development of Catalan Modernism, Gaudi did not take a back seat to anyone when it came to inspirational architecture.

An off-shoot of art nouveau, the modernism theme he helped develop became a structural expression of the powerful and distinctive force of regional nationalism. The independent spirit of the region is nowhere better reflected than in the architecture of Barcelona. The city was once the bulwark of the Catalonian separatist movement and a principal centre of Republican power during the Spanish Civil War. Gaudi designed a large number of structures in his city, including the huge Temple Expiatorio de la Sagrada Familia.

Construction began in the 1880s, and Gaudi was put in charge of the design a couple years later. Almost immediately the architect became obsessed with the building, even moving a bed to his

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It was the height of tragic irony that Gaudi was killed by a street car in 1926 while construction was still under way.

With its towering elaborate openwork spires and vast stone bulk, along with the skeletons of the ever-present construction cranes, the unfinished church continues to dominate the city skyline as well as public opinion.

Whether you love or hate the architectural design — and most people come away with strong opinions one way or the other — tourists continue to flock here, awestruck by the sheer size of the project.

Even Gaudi could not escape his last great architectural feat: his body is buried in the crypt of the Sagrada Familia.

While it is his most famous work, his other buildings attract many thousands of visitors a year. In 1910, when Gaudi completed La Pedrera, he created a huge controversy among the local architectural community. The eight-floor apartment block was built around two circular courtyards and included the city's first underground car park. But Gaudi had other

innovative design tricks up his sleeve. He topped off his creation with the witchscarers, a series of bizarre sculptured air ducts and chimneys forming a surrealistic panorama of frightening shapes.

The city is an architectural treasure chest (even ignoring modernism lines), and its districts and eclectic neighbourhoods offer a quick change of shapes and pace. In the “old town” you can step away from Gaudi and modernism and travel back to visit the popular Gothic Quarter, a corner of the city which is home to centuries-old mansions, palaces, churches and monuments.

When you inevitably tire of gazing up at beautiful buildings or touring Barcelona’s art galleries and walking its fascinating and busy streets, take time out to enjoy a drink at one of the many sidewalk cafes. With a strong café culture that would rival Paris, Barcelona delights in offering a café or restaurant on almost every street corner. Just sipping your coffee or beer and spending an hour or so people-watching will restore your energy to tackle a few more architectural surprises waiting just around the corner.

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What a whirlwind of criticism was set off by that innocent recommendation!

Don't you realize that some foreign countries require that you show ID on demand, I was asked? Foreign police, foreign restaurants scanning your credit cards and all sorts of officious personnel will ask to see your passport, I was told.

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Often, in the opening hours of a foreign trip, it would have been impossible to carry my passport with me. The hotel clerks at numerous foreign hotels ask you to surrender your passport to them on checking in (after which you get it back several hours later). So what do you do when you have temporarily surrendered your passport to the hotel for a few hours? Do you stay in your room and venture outside only when the passport is returned to you?

Without solving that dilemma, many of my critics have nevertheless persisted, using Italy as the prime example of a country in which the tourist is — supposedly — constantly asked to show their passport by police, railway clerks, merchants, civil officials, waiters and the like. According to my correspondents, the law of Italy actually requires a tourist to carry ID. But whether that ID must be a passport is unclear.

Although I feel that their fears are largely unwarranted, their views should be heard. The following is one example of the criticism my assurances received.

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Vessey purchased Movies for Mommies earlier this year. On any particular Thursday, Vessey will have an average of 30 moms and their babies at Rainbow Cinemas watching a flick, bonding with their child and meeting other new mothers.

Vessey is also one of the sponsors of the Saskatoon Parent and Tot Expo which will be held Nov. 17 at Prairieland.

She was a regular at Movies for Mommies events after giving birth to her daughter (Addison) in October 2012.

“Right when I had her it was snowing and stuff, so we were looking for something to do to get out of the house in the winter,” Vessey said. “Being on maternity leave and it being winter, I felt kind of stuck. I started going to the movies because they have underground parking at the mall. It was somewhere I could take her and she didn’t have to be outside in the cold weather. I really enjoyed going and meeting all the other moms there.

“Not many of my friends are having babies yet, so it was good to go out and talk to other moms who have some more experience and talk to you about things you both have in common.”

And what about the crying?

“You don’t notice the other babies that are crying; you just focus on your baby and focus on the movie. It’s really nice; you don’t notice it is a theatre full of babies.”

While there is an average of 30 moms

at each movie, 55 attended a special Halloween promotion which included motherand-baby photos. There will be a similar Christmas promotion on Nov. 28, with the money from the photos going to Friendship Inn. Vessey said the best way to get more information on Movies for Mommies is to go to Rainbow Cinemas on any Thursday at approximately 12:30 p.m. The movie starts at 1 p.m.

“They don’t have to sign up before.

Show up, buy a ticket at the box office, and once they are in we will get them all set up with everything they need to know.”

At the Saskatoon Parent and Tot Expo, Movies for Mommies is sponsoring the changing and nursing area, where mothers with small children can go and change and feed their baby in comfort.

Melissa Zimmer is co-producing the Expo with Roberta Cain. Zimmer owns Melissa’s Consignment Sales, which runs OutGrow OutPlay, while Cain owns Mommy Connections.

Cain had done a similar Expo in the spring. In the summer, Zimmer and Cain decided to join forces to stage a bigger event at Prairieland. The Expo runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Zimmer said they are planning for 1,000 visitors. There will be 50 exhibitors at the event, with many of them retailers.

“There is something for the whole family,” Zimmer said.

For more information on the Expo visit www.thesaskatoonparentandtotexpo.com.

To contact Vessey for information about Movies for Mommies email mfmsaskatoon@sasktel.net or visit www.facebook. com/groups/14352693630/.

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Cam Hutchinson & Friends:

Views of the World

Toronto mayor snorts at study

• From Monster.com’s list of things that can get you fired from your job: 1. Lying on your resume or application; 2. Gossiping; 3. Boozing on the job; 4. Too much web surfing; 5. Hopping into the sack with the boss. I have never lied on a resume.

• TC Chong, on Pamela Anderson successfully completing the New York City Marathon: “When ESPN showed Anderson running, it was in slow motion.”

• Janice Hough, on Blockbuster saying it will close its 300 remaining U.S. stores by January 2014: “Americans were shocked — Blockbuster still has stores?”

• I am not big on the use of the word “nation” in sports. Rider Nation, Red Sox Nation and Leafs Nation don’t do it for me. The term hit a new low this week when I heard supporters of Toronto’s mayor being called Ford Nation. Give it a rest, people.

• From Torben Rolfsen: “The Sedins' extensions are the longest in Vancouver since Brent Sopel’s mullet.”

• A prediction: Steven Stamkos will be the best Canadian hockey player at the Olympics.

• Bill Littlejohn, on major league baseball possibly allowing the Oakland A’s to play at AT&T Park the next two seasons: “It all depends on whether the City of San Francisco can get a busted sewage pipe in place in time.”

• A study found the pain reliever acetaminophen and alcohol are a potentially dangerous mix. “Yeah,” said Toronto Mayor Rob Ford. “Try mixing alcohol with crack cocaine.”

• From Chong: “Toronto is considering bidding for the 2024 Summer Olympics.

Now if they can just get their mayor to pass a drug test.”

• From Hough: “Last week a video emerged showing Ford in an apparent drunken rage threatening to murder someone and poke his eyes out. This man doesn’t want to be mayor; he wants to join the Miami Dolphins.”

• Littlejohn, on Richie Incognito being

• A Utah woman has given birth to a 14-pound baby boy. The baby is doing well and the mother is expected to walk again.

• Chong, on the 14-pound baby boy: “Red Sox fans want her to name the child Big Poopy.”

• A study found between a job and chores around the house, women work more hours a day than men. It took a study to discover this?

• Rolfsen, on a rare occurrence in the NFL a couple of Sundays ago: “No games

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• Rolfsen, on Incognito winning the 2012 South Florida Good Guy Award: “The runner-up was a Colombian drug lord.”

• Congratulations to Rick Renteria on becoming the latest manager who won’t win a World Series with the Chicago Cubs.

• I recently had the privilege of test driving a new baby-blue Ford Mustang convertible. Here are three observations: 3.

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• From Chong: “The Boston Red Sox have made qualifying offers to free agents Jacoby Ellsbury, Mike Napoli, Stephen Drew and the two guitarists from ZZ Top.” • Your ears continue to grow throughout your entire life. “Oh great,” said Prince Charles.

• Rolfsen, on an Edmonton gas station bathroom being named one of the best in Canada: “I'm surprised it beat out Rexall Place.”

Tut falls off the chariot, Lohan falls off the wagon

By RJ Currie

• Three signs your squad is having a bad season: 3. Team descriptions start with woeful; 2. The gift shop sells brown paper bags; 1. Your mom scalps her season tickets.

• British forensic scientists now believe King Tut died under the wheels of a racing chariot. That’s today’s sports rundown.

• The 3-15 Winnipeg Blue Bombers ended the season as the most penalized bunch in the CFL. Unless you include their fans.

• U.S. swimmer Ryan Lochte tore knee ligaments catching a female fan who leapt at him on the street. If he was a diver, we’d call it a running approach followed by a full twist.

• Fantex Brokerage is now selling single shares in 49ers tight end Vernon Davis. Or for the same money you can buy the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

• Sports Illustrated asked what the takeaways were in the BCS title hopes of Oregon ending in a 26-20 loss to Stanford.

The Ducks aren’t what they were quacked up to be?

• Penguins forward Pascal Dupuis pulled out his own tooth on the bench. The guy plays hockey; what’s the rush?

• A Nevada man plans to sell one of his testicles to scientists for $35,000. Anyone else think he sounds half nuts?

• Hall of Fame blue-liner Allan Stanley, a member of Toronto’s last championship team in 1967, died recently. More bad

between two teams with winning records.

Sort of like the NHL's Battle of Alberta.”

• Chong, on Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers being out of action for four to six weeks with a broken collar bone. “The team is considering resigning Matt Flynn, who’s been dumped by the Seahawks, Raiders and Bills, if Brett Favre does not want to come out of retirement.”

• Heidi Montag has gotten breast-reduction surgery, dropping her bra size from an F to a D. Is this a case where the cup is half full?

news for Leafs fans, the Stanley curse lives on.

• Brett Favre has admitted in a radio interview to serious memory loss. Let’s hope he remembers his retirement — any one of them.

• TMZ’s top Friday stories had Bucks forward Larry Sanders in a bar fight and a nude Kate Upton getting her breasts airbrushed. Tell me, who would you rather see in the paint?

• A study has found mothers-to-be who snore are at risk for birth complications and small babies. Treatment protocols include seeing an ENT and not seeing Jaguars games.

• Have you seen the Bella twins, the WWE stars who appear in the reality TV show Total Divas? That’s about as close as wrestling comes to reality.

• Florida Atlantic football coach Carl Pelini and assistant coach Pete Rekstis resigned after being caught smoking marijuana. It was a joint decision.

• Lindsay Lohan’s brief sobriety reportedly ended at an all-night bash with Paris Hilton and Miley Cyrus. Yep, nothing says smartening up like hanging out with Paris and Miley.

• A new timepiece dubbed the “death watch” reportedly can count down how long its wearer has left to live. Talk about ticked off.

• Dallas receiver Dez Bryant just tuned 25. His birthday wish was for more touches and fewer sideline cameras.

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What: Michael Kaeshammer delivers boogie woogie and stride piano in New Orleans style and also sings. His self-titled album from 2011 has been a winner. Show time is 8 p.m. Where: Broadway Theatre. Tickets: $38 for SJS members , $43 for non-members. ***** What: The Paper Lions are Indie rockers from Prince Edward Island, and their seventh album, My Friends, is due out soon. They’re part of the Roots series at 8 p.m. Where: The Bassment, 202 4th Avenue North. Tickets: $20 for SJS members, $25 for non-members.

Saskatoon Chimo Chords men Barbershop Chorus Fall Barbershop Show at 2:30 p.m. at St. John’s Anglican Cathedral -Parish Hall (816 Spadina Crescent East). Featuring the Chimo Chord men Chorus, plus chapter quartets. $10 admission at the door. Show to support travel costs for the Canada West Youth Chorus to perform at the International Mid-Winter Convention &Competition at Long Beach,Calif., in January.

Coffee and refreshments to follow the show. For more information, call Allan at 306-652-5622.

Nov. 17

ST GEORGE ARTISTS’ invite the public to attend their 15th and final Open Studio. Recent work by each artist will be exhibited and for sale. Studio artists are: Bridget Aitken, Nicki Ault, Jan Corcoran, Gale Hagblom, Jane Harington, Miranda Jones, Degen Lindner, Jacqueline Faye Miller andMary Carol Wylie. The ML41957.K11

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Afternoon Tea tickets are $5.

and Saturday 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Dec. 1

What: Depression Support Group — free group runs on the first and third Thursday of each month, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. This is open to anyone struggling with depression and family members wanting to support them.

Where: 311 – 38th Street East. This is a wheelchair accessible building. For more info, call 270-9181.

The Saskatoon SPCA Auxiliary invites you to attend the 2013 “Christmas for the Animals” Open House, Sunday, Dec. 1 from noon to 4 p.m. at The Saskatoon SPCA. Highlights of the Open House will be a bake sale, treasure sale and Christmas raffle. Your donation of items on our “wish list” for the animals gets your name on our Christmas Tree. Donations of baking can be dropped off before noon Dec. 1 at the Saskatoon SPCA , 5028 Clarence Ave South.

For further information, please call Lesley at 306-934-1107.

Nov. 18

What: Annabelle Chvostek made her singing debut with the Canadian Opera Company at seven and now hooks up with The Midnight Roses for roots and traditional song stylings at 8 p.m. Where: The Bassment, 202 4th Avenue North. Tickets: $17 for SJS members , $23 for non-members

The Saskatoon Golf and Country Club is offering

Nov. 29-30

Best of Broadway is a concert featuring songs from a variety of popular musicals. The concert is at 7:30 p.m. on November 29 and 30th in the Fr. O’Donnell Auditorium at St. Thomas More College in Saskatoon. Tickets are $10 general and $5 students, seniors and children. Call 306966-8900 or visit www.picatic.com/bestofbroadway for tickets and information. Presented

by Newman Sounds Glee Club.

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Limited time offer to join the private club ends January 15, 2014.

The professionally designed and maintained course offers a practice range, club house and restaurant open year round and a fully stocked pro shop.

Dec. 1

EclipseLove Came Down At Christmas. 7:30 p.m. at Broadway Theatre. Featuring peaceful melodies of Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney, Bette Middler, Johnny Reid that are sure to bring back some great memories.

Directed by the multi-talented Roy Sydiaha, the band includes Wes Froese on piano, Bruce Wilkinson on bass and Rick Van Dusen on the drums. Tickets are $20 and are available at the Broadway Theatre box office or from members of Eclipse.

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Nov. 21

The Kilpatrick Flyfishers invite the public to a Fly Fishing Film Tour evening to be held at the German Cultural Centre at 160 Cartwright Street. Besides the wonderful films showcasDec. 3-4 ing the sport of fly fishing in various locations Actor John Huston performs A Christmas around the world, there will also be silent aucCarol. 7:30 pm. At the Marr Residence, 326 11th St. East. The performance will be followed tions and door prizes. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the films begin at 7 p.m. Tickets are availby dessert and musical entertainment. Tickets able at The Fishin’ Hole for $20 in advance, or are $15 and available by calling 652-1201. $25 at the door.

Dec. 8 ***** What: Handel’s Messiah, performed by the Who: Joe Schmutz. What: Community Station Singers of Rosthern, accompanied by Pastures: Why Do Grass and Birds need Prairie Virtuosi Orchestral group, under the Cowboys? When: Thursday, Nov. 21 at 7:30 direction of Duff Warkentin, 2:30 p.m. Soloists p.m. Where: Room 106 Biology Building, U of include Barbara Milner, Lisa Hornung, Robert S Campus. Why: “In our era of biodiversity in Dick and Matthew Pauls. Where: Rosthern crisis and a ‘ new climate normal’ just around Mennonite Church, Rosthern. Tickets are avail- the corner, is being grounded in communities able from choir members, Station Arts Centre and respectful of nature truly obsolete? How (306-232-5332), or at the door. $20 adults, $10 can we wrest a once world-class program from students, $5 children under 12. the fire? Come bring your words of advice!” — Quoted from the newsletter introduction to the speaker’s presentation.

EVENTS

Nov. 14-17

The Phantom Tollbooth is a fantastical family theatre adventure playing Nov. 14-17 in the Fr. O’Donnell Auditorium at St. Thomas More College in Saskatoon. Shows are at 7 p.m. Thursday to Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $10 general, $5 students and seniors, and $2 for children (Grade 8 and younger). Call 306-966-8900 or visit www. picatic.com/phantomtollbooth for tickets and information.

Nov. 15-16

Art, crafts and collectibles sale (jewelry, paintings, African textiles, leather crafts, art objects, decorative household items, etc.)

Where: LE RELAIS @ Le Rendez-vous francophone building (308 4th Avenue North) Nov. 15 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Nov. 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, please call 306-291-5339.

Dec. 12 Seventh annual Jingle Bell Lunch supporting Junior Achievement of Saskatchewan at the Saskatoon Travelodge. The luncheon will feature guest speaker Christian Braid, as well as an opportunity to meet achievers at the student-run company trade show (11 a.m.) The meal and program being at 11:45. For tickets visit www.jasask.org/saskatoonjinglebell or call 306-955-5267.

MISCELLANEOUS First Saturday of every month What: The MindFULL Café, part of the international Alzheimer Café movement, is an opportunity to meet in a relaxed social setting for persons with dementia, family, care partners and other interested people. The Café is a two-hour get together with refreshments, entertainment and information. First Saturday of the month from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Sherbrooke Community Centre.

Nov. 22

First and third Saturday of the month

“Sea Sick: When Oil and Water Don’t Mix” with Alanna Mitchell. 6 p.m. Prairieland Park.

Banquet, talk by Alanna Mitchell, music by Nephesh Spirit, Silent Auction. Presented by Calling Lakes Centre - An Educational Centre of the United Church of Canada. Tickets cost $50 and are available at McNally Robinson or by calling 306-373-6365 or 306-343-6301.

Lions Clubs of Saskatoon Texas Holdem Poker Tournaments at the Coachman Bar in Market Mall. $60 buy in, $40 goes to the cash payouts and $20 to the Lions clubs. Dealers provided, freeze-out format no re-buys. Registration opens at 6 p.m., tourney starts at 7. Must be 19 or older. Call 306-668-0015 for more information.

Nov. 23-24

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Every Wednesday The Saskatoon Mood disorder support group for people with bi-polar, depression and other related mental health problem meets at the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church at 323 4th Ave. South (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 Tuesday of the Month What: Monthly Drop-In Caregiver Support Group. Who: Caregivers for adult family members or friends. Cost: Free (presented by Saskatoon Health Region). To Register: Jeanne (306-655-3426) or Karen (306-655-3427). **** 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.

Location: W.A. Edwards Centre, 333 – 4th Avenue North.

Every Second Wednesday What: Friendship Force International, Saskatoon and Area Club. We are a nonprofit cultural exchang organization promoting friendship and goodwill through a program of homestay exchanges. We are an organization of more than 360 clubs in more than 50 countries throughout the world. FFI allows you to enjoy economical travel while forging new friendships with club members from around the world. Visit our website at www.thefriendshipforce.org Find out more about us or come join us at our next meeting by contacting Bill Gulka at 306-2490243 or by email w.gulka@sasktel.net.

Every Tuesday and Thursday Bridge City Senioraction Inc: Classes every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Registration is $20, drop-in fee is $2. For information, call Sheila at 306-931-8053 or Kathy at 306-244-0587.

month The Crazy Artists second annual show: Nov. 23 from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Nov. 24 from noon Saskatoon Ostomy Association meetings. to 4 p.m. at the Mix Gallery (539 24th Street 7:30 p.m. at Mayfair United Church. We meet East). There is no charge to attend. the first Monday of the month except when there is a holiday. Then it is the second Monday.

Nov. 23

Boys Night Out steak supper at the Elks Hall (508 12 Street East) Doors open at 5:30 and Nov. 14 supper begins at 6:30 p.m. Games, prizes, What: There are jazz piano stylings, with 50-50 draws and casino. Tickets are $25, Neil Currie on Nov. 14 at 5:30 p.m., Marion which includes one drink. For tickets call: Floyd Mendelssohn on Nov. 15 at 4:30 p.m. Maurice (306-221-3777), Dick (306-222-2195) or the Drouin on Nov.16 at 5:30 p.m. and Martin Lodge office (306-244-5547). The deadline to Janovsky on Nov. 17 at 5:30 p.m. Where: The Nov. 15-17 purchase tickets is Nov. 20.

Bassment, 202 4th Avenue North. No cover At The MIX: The 4th Annual Little Gems Art ***** charge.

Show and Sale featuring small works by over 40 MENSA is an international, non-profit society for artists. The various media included are glass, people who score among the top two per cent of Nov. 15 metal, fabric, three dimensional and two dimen- the general population on a standardized IQ test.

What: Eileen Laverty delivers heart-rending sional works. Opening Reception - Friday Nov. A supervised IQ testing session is being held ballads and comfortable repartee, joined 15 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday Nov. 16 and in Saskatoon on Nov. 23 at 2 p.m. The cost is

by Jesse Brown, Greg Hargarten, Corey Hildebrand, Glenn Ens and Kimbal Siebert in the Sunday Nov. 17 from noon to 4 pm. Located at $90 or $70 for students. If you are interested in attending this session call Tim at 306-242-7408 Roots series at 9 p.m. Where: The Bassment. 539 - 24th Street East. or e-mail trf674@campus.usask.ca.

Tickets: $20 for SJS members, $25 for nonNov. 16 members.

St. Joseph’s Craft Fair on the corner of Nov. 29-Dec. 1 Broadway Avenue and Eighth Street will be Off the Wall art show and sale. 539 - 24th Nov. 16 held on Nov. 16 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tables St. East. A collection of work by artists: Valerie What: Bassoonist Stephane Levesque and are $ 25. For more info please contact Maureen Boycki, Karen Maguire, Gail Prpick, Sylvia conductor Daniel Smith are guests as the Thompson Hours are: Friday, Nov. 29 from Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra celebrates with at 306-244-8536 or the secretary 306-244two Dvorak selections, on by Elgar and another 1556 to book a table. All crafters are welcome. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 30 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 1 from noon

by Weber. The Saskatoon Youth Orchestra also ***** Saskatoon Spinners and Weavers Guild to 4 p.m. joins in the programming and David Kaplan’s upcoming 90th birthday will be celebrated with annual show. 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Albert Community Centre (2nd Floor Auditorium, 610 Nov. 30 his composition, Opening Credits. Concert at Advent Tea and Bake Sale. 2 to 4 p.m. in St Clarence Ave. South). The sale coincides with 7:30 p.m. Where: TCU Place. Tickets: From John’s Cathedral Parish Hall, 816 Spadina the first day of the Saskatoon Potters Guild’s $60 to $18.

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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 of Honor 3can14j Fields 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 306249-0693, Linda at 306-933-2085, Lois at 306-242-7670 or e-mail fromisk@gmail.com.

First and Third Sunday of each month What: Pet Loss Support Group, Support and comfort to people who are struggling with the loss of a beloved companion animal due to old age, sickness or other sad reasons. The no-obligation support group meets the first and third Sunday of every month 2 p.m. at the W.A. Edwards Centre, 333 4th Avenue North, Saskatoon. For more information or telephone support, call 306-343-5322.

Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays What: Free art drop-in at the SCYAP Art Centre. All ages welcome, all materials supplied, no registration required. Every Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m., Thursday 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.,

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ON NOW AT YOUR PRAIRIE CHEVROLET DEALERS. PrairieChevrolet.com 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors of Canada. ‡/**/††/*Offers apply to the lease of a 2014 Chevrolet Cruze (1SA), 2014 Chevrolet Equinox FWD (1SA, K05), 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 4X4 1WT (G80, B30, H2R) equipped as described. PPSA and Freight ($1,600/$1,650) included. License, insurance, registration, administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in Prairie Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. ¥¥$3,500 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit has been applied to the purchase and lease offers of 2014 Silverado Crew Cab, and is applicable to retail customers only. Other credits available on select Silverado models. † 0%/1.5% lease APR available for 60/48/36 months on a new or demonstrator 2014 Chevrolet Cruze 1LS/2014 Chevrolet Equinox LS FWD/2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 4X4 1WT, O.A.C by GM Financial. Annual kilometre limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometre. Down payment or trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payments may vary depending on down payment/trade. License, insurance, dealer fees, excess wear and km charges, applicable taxes, registration fees and other applicable fees not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offer may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See participating dealer for details. ‡ Offer valid only to eligible retail lessees in Canada who have obtained credit approval by GM Financial, have entered into a lease agreement with GM Financial, and who accept delivery from October 11, 2013 through January 2, 2014 of a new eligible 2014 model. General Motors of Canada will pay the first month’s lease payment (inclusive of taxes and any applicable pro-rata amount normally due at lease delivery as defined on the lease agreement). $0 first month lease payment means no bi-weekly payments will be due in the first month of your lease agreement. After the first month, lessee will be required to make all remaining scheduled payments over the remaining term of the lease agreement. PPSA/RDPRM is not due. Insurance, license, dealer fees, and applicable taxes not included. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. General Motors of Canada Limited reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Void where prohibited by law. Additional conditions and limitations apply.

See dealer for details. ¥The 2-Year Scheduled Lube-Oil-Filter Maintenance Program provides eligible customers in Canada, who have purchased, leased or financed a new eligible 2014 MY Chevrolet, Buick, or GMC vehicle (excluding Spark EV), with an ACDelco oil and filter change, in accordance with the oil life monitoring system and the Owner’s Manual, for 2 years or 40,000 KMs, whichever occurs first, with a limit of four (4) Lube-Oil-Filter services in total, performed at participating GM Dealers. Fluid top offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc. are not covered. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. General Motors of Canada Limited reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ^ Offer only valid from November 1, 2013 to December 2, 2013 (the “Program Period”) to retail customers resident in Canada who own or are currently leasing a Chevrolet Aveo, Cobalt, Caprice, Cavalier, Cruze, Epica, Impala, Lumina, Malibu, Metro, Monte Carlo, Optra Sonic, Spark, Volt, Saturn Ion, Aura, Astra, L-Series, S-Series, Sky, that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six months, will receive a $2,000 credit towards the lease or a $1000 credit towards the purchase or finance of an eligible new 2014 Chevrolet Sonic, Cruze, Malibu or Impala delivered during the Program Period. Eligible retail customers resident in Canada who own or are currently leasing a Chevrolet HHR, Equinox, Tracker, Uplander, Venture, Astro, Lumina APV, Blazer, Traverse, Trailblazer; Saturn Vue, Relay, Outlook; Pontiac Montana/SV6, Transport, Torrent, Aztek, Sunrunner; Buick Rendezvous, Terraza, Enclave, Rainier; Oldsmobile Silhouette, Bravada; GMC Safari, Jimmy, Terrain, Acadia or Envoy, that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six months, will receive a $2,000 credit towards the lease; or a $1000 credit towards the purchase or finance of an eligible new 2014 Chevrolet Trax, Equinox or Traverse delivered during the program period. Only one (1) credit may be applied per eligible vehicle sale. Offer is transferable to a family member living in the same household (proof of address required). This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. The $2,000/$1,000 credit includes HST/GST/QST/PST as applicable by province. As part of the transaction, dealer will request current vehicle registration and/or insurance to prove ownership for the previous consecutive six months. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Void where prohibited by law. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See your GM dealer for details. ^^ Offer only valid from November 1, 2013 – December 2, 2013 (the “Program Period”) to retail customers resident in Canada who own or are currently leasing (during the Program Period) a GM or competitor pickup truck to receive a $2,000 credit towards the purchase, finance or lease of an eligible new 2014 Model Year Chevrolet Silverado Light Duty, Silverado Heavy Duty, Sierra Light Duty, Sierra Heavy Duty, or Avalanche. Only one (1) credit may be applied per eligible vehicle sale. Offer is transferable to a family member living in the same household (proof of address required). This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. The $2,000 credit includes HST/ GST/QST/PST as applicable by province. As part of the transaction, dealer will request current vehicle registration and/or insurance to prove ownership. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Void where prohibited by law. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See your GM dealer for details. *†Comparison based on 2013 Polk segmentation: Compact SUV and latest competitive data available and based on the maximum legroom available. + 2013 Equinox received Consumers Digest Best Buy Award. The Best Buy Seal is a registered trademark of Consumers Digest Communications, LLC, used under license. *^For more information visit iihs.org/ratings. ** Available in select markets. Subscription sold separately after trial period. Visit siriusxm.ca for details. ‡‡ When equipped with available 6.2L EcoTec3 V8. Class is light-duty full-size pickups. †† U.S. government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA ’s) New Car Assessment Program (safercar.gov). ¥* Requires 2WD Double or Crew Cab with the available 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 engine and Max Trailering Package. Maximum trailer weight ratings are calculated assuming a base vehicle, except for any option(s) necessary to achieve the rating, plus driver. The weight of other optional equipment, passengers and cargo will reduce the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow. Comparison based on wardsauto.com 2013 Light-Duty Large Pickup segment and latest competitive data available. Excludes other GM vehicles. Class is light-duty full-size pickups.

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