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Volume 12, Issue 2, Week of January 12, 2015

Saskatoonʼs REAL Community Newspaper

Movie Maker Simes heading south to make film

Tom Simes (right) will soon be shooting his film, Gracia. His son, Brett (left), will have a role in the movie. (Photo Supplied) Joanne Paulson Saskatoon Express om Simes is packing up and heading south for five months.

It’s not a vacation, but Simes is more excited about his busman’s holiday than he could possibly be about time on the beach.

He is making a movie.

As of Jan. 12, Simes will be in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Nashville, Tennessee, to begin filming Gracia — a movie based on his screenplay, G Factor. It’s not

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his first film, but it is the one for which he has the highest hopes. This time, in addition to local partners and investors, he also has extra support in the forms of an agent, a cinematographer, a producer and a casting director.

His day job is teaching drama and film studies at Walter Murray Collegiate, but he is also absorbed in his production company, Five Stones Films, which has produced three movies: Run, Broken Yet Brave; Season of Dreams; and Underdogs.

G Factor already exists as a rough cut, and the trailer can be seen on YouTube.

Yet Simes’ first passions were teaching and sports. A self-described jock at Westmount and Bedford Road schools, his life’s path veered into drama in a most unusual way. After studying education at the University of Alberta, he got a call from a private school in Humboldt, offering him a job as a sex education teacher.

Teen Aid was a private program promoting saving sex for marriage, and Simes

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The first year Simes was there, a board meeting revealed that there was no money to pay him for longer than three months.

Creativity was required.

“I wrote a play and created a T-shirt design, and I started selling thousands of dollars’ worth of T-shirts. That’s how we started doing theatre. I had to raise money for this . . . program, to pay for my job, which is hilarious.”

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It was an emotional time in my life

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t was a week before called one — in our home Christmas and all through is the water softener. We the house, you could hear purchased it in 1983 or so, Cam dropping f-bombs, and thanks to Grant Devine’s to hell with that little mouse. generous election promise Our dishwasher died, in 1982 when his Conprompting my outburst. I servatives took power in didn’t like the prospect of doSaskatchewan. While others ing dishes by hand, especially were relaxing in governduring the holiday season. ment-financed hot tubs, we Lazy, yes. Privileged, yes. had smooth skin. What were Sandy cooks, I clean. That is we thinking? the theory.

The water softener is out Editor Our old dishwasher wasn’t of salt now, but I’m guessing even cold when Sandy and I went to an when Sandy carries some bags downappliance store and purchased a new stairs, the old hummer will fire up again. one. Credit cards are wonderful things.

Why the bags are still in the trunk of my Credit cards are horrible things. We car, I don’t know. picked a dishwasher that was on sale.

I have washed a lot of dishes durTo our pleasant surprise, there was one ing the past few weeks. My hands are in stock. I asked the salesperson if there a mess. They are chapped and dry. I’m was a chance it could be installed before not going to be like solutions-know-it-all Christmas.

Reena Nerbas and wear gloves. I want He wrote “please” three times on the the full dishwashing experience. paperwork that would go to the installer.

I am washing them like my mother I am sure the salesperson was thinkdid when I was growing up. There was ing, “Fat chance, buddy” as he tried to a time when she would pay my brother appease me. I am sure the installer said, and me five or 10 cents to dry them. I “Fat chance, buddy” when he received know that sounds pathetic. Not the low the order form. Ho Ho Ho. wages. Those were the days when a Sandy is of the mind, as many are, dime got you a Coke and maybe even that modern appliances and vehicles and a Malted Milk chocolate bar. Pathetic husbands have obsolescence built in. because she paid us to do household I admit some of my parts aren’t workchores. I hope payment was in lieu of an ing like they once did, but there was no allowance. I have my doubts. reason for her to bring this up at such an During my years in front of sinks, emotional time in my life.

I have complained about food being How many times have you heard burned onto the bottom of pots. I am not people say, “Well, my last fridge lasted the kind of person who likes to let things 25 years and we only got 10 out of this soak. I want instant results. sucker?”

I have sometimes refused, at least The oldest appliance — if it can be temporarily, to clean a pot that was used

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for scalloped potatoes. I hate scalloped potatoes and the mess they leave in the pot. It’s a texture thing.

Anyway, during the recent Christmas break, I would text Sandy and ask, “Have you heard from the dishwasher installer?”

She would text back: “Nope.”

I would text back: “#@&%.” (Note: I didn’t really type symbols, but they are symbolic of what I typed.)

I knew Christmas Day was going to be a nightmare. Twelve of us gathered for dinner. All I saw on the table was a sea of plates and cutlery and serving bowls and glasses. Some people had both a water glass and a wine glass. That made me angry. In the kitchen there was a mountain of pots and pans. I lost my appetite.

When dinner was over, I stayed seated at the table. I had a plan.

Plates were being picked up and taken to the kitchen. I heard water. I peeked around the corner. My son Brandon was at the sink, my daughter-in-law to be, Alli Jennings, was scraping, and Alli’s mom, Brenda, was drying. Sandy was putting away leftovers. Why she got the easy job, I am not sure. I shook my head at that.

I went downstairs and watched basketball for 20 minutes. The dishes must be done, I thought. Up the stairs and into the kitchen I went, trying to look surprised to see such a fine assembly line of washing and drying.

“Can I give you a hand with those?”

I asked.

(Epilogue: Our new dishwasher was installed last week. It is a looker. It is quiet and efficient. My hands are healing. There is still salt in the trunk of my car. Life is good.)

Embracing technology a calculated decision

feel fortunate to have grown I learned how to type on an up in the era that I did. When old Remington Rand. The keys I was in grade school, the were about three inches off the only thing technical was the base of the typewriter. It took pencil sharpener located on the finger strength and endurance to corner of the teacher’s desk. type on those typewriters. But I don’t know why, but the once a person got the hang of sharpener was always in the it, it flowed like you wouldn’t crosshairs of the teacher and was believe. Truth be told, I still miss screwed onto the desk. I suppose the sounds and banging of the the school didn’t want anyone old typewriters. walking away with modern One of the first newspapers Columnist machinery.

I worked for was the Prince I remember when I entered Albert Daily Herald. The editor junior high school we were allowed to have at the time, Wayne Roznowsky, still used calculators. This was an incredible machine the Remington and he could type faster than at the time, and very expensive. The calcu- receptionists on their fancy computers. I lator itself was about the size of an average didn’t switch to the electric typewriter until bookbinder, but what a thrill it was to see the early 1980s. I finally broke down and this piece of technology add, subtract and purchased an electric Brother typewriter. multiply faster than that smart-ass kid that’s I couldn’t believe what the Brother could in every classroom. I felt like I didn’t have do. Of course it’s nothing compared to to look over his shoulder anymore for the what today’s computers can do, but having right answers. All I had to do was turn on an instant eraser beat the sloppiness of the my giant calculator.

Wite-Out we used to use.

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Aside from being a paper carrier, my first step into the newspaper business was in junior high. We had a school newsletter we would distribute about every two weeks. I say “about” because it was never consistent.

We would come out when we had enough material and weren’t too tired from cranking out copies on an old Gestetner. This was probably the first photocopier ever built. It had to be hand cranked like those old cars people had to crank to get going. It was lots of work, but we had so much fun. And what a thrill it was to see the final product.

After post-secondary school, I started to work for the so-called mainstream media.

This was where I had to learn how to adapt to modern technology or step aside. Even though I had access to computers, I had never turned one on. Instead I would file all my stories on hard copy and the secretary would have to input everything into the computers. One day I decided it was time to learn, and learn I did. I took evening classes, met with professionals and even purchased a computer.

If there is one thing I have learned about technology, it has to be that technology cannot be beat. No matter how smart a person thinks he is, how much experience he has or how many years he has studied the world of technology, it just can’t be beat. Don’t think you can send something to the media and it won’t be tracked down. Even if it’s sent anonymously or from a different server and IP address, it can still be tracked down. The media, like the police, have ways.

From smoke signals to satellites, the world of technology has opened doors for many First Nations people. It’s no longer a surprise to see elders sitting in front of computers, talking via Skype with their grandchildren. When I went to my home reserve, many of the people had computers with high-speed Internet. However, I noticed the people only played games and not much else. When I showed a few people what the computers could do, they looked at me like I was holding a giant calculator or something. krnCREE@outlook.com

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gram and worked with Trish Colter, a Toronto vocalist and then head of Humber College’s vocal program. She asked all the participants to do a “scat,” or improvisational solo.

“During the break, she took me aside, and said, ‘I want you to come to my school in Toronto. You don’t have to audition; I want you. You’re in.’

“It was right after Grade 12, and I was already accepted in the U of S. So I said, ‘Thanks for the offer. But I don’t know what I’m doing with my life, so I’m going to the U of S.’ ” After the first year of university, and the experience with the Greystone Singers, Fong was ready to take the plunge.

He went to Humber College, where he took a four-year music degree, followed by another year in education at the University of Toronto. He thought it was prudent to get his teaching credentials early on.

During his musical studies, he focused his energy on understanding harmony and the theory behind it. Fong had been singing a cappella for years, including with the Saskatoon group Mixed Nuts. When he moved to Ontario, he and two friends from Saskatoon who were also at Humber formed Rendezvous, a barbershop-style quartet, with a fourth student.

The group would practice in the acoustically interesting dorm stairwell, drawing comments ranging from “that sounds fantastic” to “please shut up, I’m studying,” said Fong.

The group had some success: it won the Ontario district barbershop chapter competition, which allowed them to travel to the United States — Las Vegas, Tucson, Philadelphia, Kansas City, Tampa Bay and Long Beach.

“We didn’t do very well (in the American competitions),” said Fong, “but that’s OK.”

Old forms, new formats

Danny Fong A cappella singer makes Linda Ronstadt’s year A musical trip to Europe was life-changing for Danny Fong (Photo by Kirk Fong) Joanne Paulson Saskatoon Express hen Danny Fong recorded a newly discovered arrangement of Over The Rainbow, Linda Ronstadt took notice.

Saskatoon-born and Toronto-based Fong has created a largely online, a cappella musical presence and career, both as a solo act and with his international group, Accent. In a cool twist of harmonious fate, a friend of Ronstadt’s was aware of — and a fan of — Fong’s music, style and voice.

The friend was at her home, and found an arrangement of the Wizard of Oz anthem sitting on her piano. Gene Puerling, a well-known arranger revered by Fong, created the arrangement specifically for Ronstadt. Unfortunately, she can no longer sing due to having Parkinson’s disease.

As Fong relates it, Ronstadt’s friend said, “Wow, I didn’t know this arrangement existed.” He asked Ronstadt if it would be all right if he found someone to record it.

She said OK, and he said, “I’m going to send it to Danny Fong.”

Fong was thrilled to record the arrangement. He brought in Meg Contini, a friend who achieved second place in the National Rising Star competition, and the two of them recorded it in four-part harmony: Contini sang soprano, and Fong sang the rest of the parts. The harmonies were then mixed, and uploaded online.

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“She said, ‘Thank you for making my day, week and year,’ ” said Fong.

It’s not every young musician who hears that from a major star.

A Life in Music

Fong was born in Saskatoon 26 years ago, and started playing piano and singing at a very young age.

He attended Marion Graham Collegiate, where he participated in every possible musical group and event, from band and choir to vocal jazz. Fong comes from a musical and artistic family: he was home for Christmas to visit his parents, Kirk Fong, a photographer and drummer, and Dawn Guenther, who also sings with a quartet. He also has a brother, David, in Saskatoon and a musical sister, Carol, in Victoria, B.C. “I’ve been singing all my life, but hadn’t really considered it to be a career option until post-high school,” said Fong. “Back then, everything was still just a hobby for me.”

When he went to the University of Saskatchewan, he joined the Greystone Singers, and then the light went on.

“We went on a trip to Austria and the Czech Republic on a tour, and it was just an incredible experience. I just realized this (music) is something that is a big part of my life. I didn’t actually realize it before; I needed to do something with it.

“It was life changing.”

He had a glimmer of his future before that. Right after high school, he had participated in a summer singing pro-

All of that has led to this: an online-focused music career that melds international singers on multi-tracked recordings. At first, in his solo career, Fong sang all of the tracks himself, putting himself out there on YouTube and gathering a significant following.

He would sing all the parts, mix them, video himself in action, and put the whole performance together. The performances won him two competitions, where voting chose the finalists and the winner was judged by professionals.

Fong, however, grew out of that approach, and the need to show the world that he could do it all himself.

“I learned people have much more suitable voices for some of the parts,” said Fong — particularly the bass, since he is a tenor. “I’ve started collaborating with people, and I sing three of the parts, and ask, ‘Can you sing the bass part for me?’

“I just want to play professional music that people think is as good as any other professional a cappella group out there.”

Today, the group Accent has come together out of those smaller collaborations. It consists of Fong, tenor three; Andrew Kesler, tenor four, from Saskatoon; Evan Sanders, bass, from Boston; Simon Akesson, tenor two, from Sweden; Jean-Baptiste Craipeau, tenor one, from France; and James Rose, baritone, from the U.K. They often record from bottom to top, starting with the bass. They each upload their vocal file on top of the previous one on Dropbox. They also put in a rhythm track to keep everyone organized.

It works amazingly well despite the distances, said Fong.

For example, he contacted Craipeau one Christmas Eve, expressing an interest in doing a Christmas song.

“I emailed the files Christmas Eve and, when I woke up Christmas Day, he had three files waiting for me.”

The big question, of course, is how do musicians support themselves on today’s dominantly online platform? First, their work does attract various gig and teaching opportunities. Second, Fong is part of the Kickstarter and Patreon crowd funding sites, where people pledge a small amount of money for every new release.

“I can make the music I like, and people contribute and say, ‘Thank you for making the music I like.’ ” Accent is drawing a crowd, and that translates into new opportunities. They will soon be headlining a London a cappella festival, where the group will meet in person for only the second time.

“It’s a huge honour, not only to sing there,” said Fong, “but to have our name front and centre.”

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Simes’ son has role in film

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(Continued from page 1) is interest in theatre continued when he started teaching at Lester B. Pearson elementary school in Saskatoon.

He started a drama troupe that travelled around Western Canada and promoted the “old-fashioned” ideas of chastity and courtship.

In 2004, he started a program in Canmore, Alta., called Movie Making in the Mountains, and had an epiphany. He realized he had been telling the students “take a risk, make a film. I thought, ‘You’re the biggest hypocrite, because you’re not doing what you’re telling the kids to do.’ ” By 2006, he was taking his own advice, and mixing his passion for sports with his passion for film. It was a year when the Vanier Cup was in Saskatoon, the Hilltops were celebrating their 60th anniversary, and the Riders were celebrating the 40th anniversary of their 1966 Grey Cup win. Those stories became the foundation for Season of Dreams.

The previous fall, he had re-encountered Chris Funk, a former media studies student, and together they started Five Stones Films.

“We bought a camera, (and got) a $30,000 loan from RBC. We have never, ever gotten any funding.”

But they were on their way. Three films later, Simes has new partners, and the biggest project yet on the go.

G Factor becomes Gracia

G Factor emerged out of Simes’ theatre troupe, the Masked Cow Skeptics. The play, about a group of Christian youth going through their senior year of high school, was presented at Castle Theatre at Aden Bowman Collegiate several years ago. The main four young characters struggle to align their faith with the secular Canadian school system.

“We filled the house for seven shows. It was really successful. People loved it.”

In the fall of 2013, Simes took on a new partner, Myron Glova, and together they decided to film the story as a rough cut, with a new, updated script.

“I wanted to shoot the whole thing to see if it was solid. We always do test screenings for audiences, and then tweak it based on audience reactions,” said Simes. Indeed, after showing it to 800 people at the Roxy Theatre in Saskatoon, they made 21 changes to the film.

Then Simes took on another partner — the New Zealander who plays the debate teacher in the rough cut of G Factor. Simes met Owen Presland-White by chance in a grocery store, where the latter noticed Simes’ hat with the Five Stones Films logo on it. He approached Simes with a cheery, “Excuse me, are you a filmmaker?”

Simes cast him, and found himself a “crazy passionate” partner at the same time.

Presland-White threw himself into the project, and started knocking on doors to find the support needed to make the film. Simes had mentioned that he knew of an independent film that “broke through,” and that film’s agent was Ribbow Media in Franklin, Tenn.

Ash Greyson, the CEO of Ribbow (Hebrew for “myriad, large numbers or great things”), is well known for turning a film called God’s Not Dead into a Christian indie hit.

Presland-White just picked up the phone and contacted Ribbow.

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“Somehow we connected. They liked us, we liked them, and they said, ‘Send us a script.’ So we sent it to them, and they loved it. They said they’d represent us. We were really skeptical. These guys will market our film? They don’t know anything about us.”

Five Stones Films went to Nashville and met with Ribbow, which connected them with a casting director, Nise Davies, at Advantage Casting, and producer Lisa Arnold at Check the Gate Productions. Simes also connected with a cinematographer he admired, Brian Murie.

“All of a sudden we realized we’re going to go to the States and make this film with all these really good people. They’re all really nice people. . . . They’re all really talented in their own areas and have a wealth of experience that, well, you can’t buy it.”

Private investors have also come in, and Gracia is now ready to be filmed.

Simes’ son, Brett, and Rachael Hayward (now studying acting in Vancouver), who play main characters in the rough cut, have also made the cut for the main film. (Simes and his wife, Michelle, have four children: Brett, Brooklyn, Bree and Brolin. Everyone gets involved in Five Stones.)

Glova will also come down for a month to shoot a behind-the-scenes documentary, and Presland-White will come, too. In addition, Catherine Lewins of Saskatoon is cast as a country and western “wannabe.”

The working title for the new movie, Gracia, is Spanish for grace. The title G Factor, the new producers and agents felt, was too close to X Factor and G Force. The main character’s name, once Samantha, has also been changed to Grace.

Another person with grace — Simes’ former student, Erica Vogt, who sadly died in a car accident at age 19 — inspired the entire project.

“I did the play as a tribute to Erica because she was this amazing person,” said Simes.

She, like Grace, had a positive influence on everyone around her.

Brooklyn Simes (left) and Rachael Hayward, who will appear in the Tom Simes film, Gracia (Photo Supplied)

Five Stones Films’ projects

Season of Dreams, 2006: “The hardest part of filmmaking, in my mind, is touching people, somehow going deeper. When we started doing the film I thought the story was going to be all these big stars,” said Simes, referring to the Canadian Football League players in Saskatchewan.

“We decided to follow a couple of high school football teams. One of them was the Hague Panthers.

“We were there in August, shooting their two-day practice. We had shot them back in June; the coach had given us permission. We were going to follow three of their players.

“They were just going to start their second practice, and one of the kids went to leave — one of the kids we were going to follow, Mitch Fehr. I asked the coach, ‘Where is he going?’

And he said, ‘To milk cows.’ I said, ‘You’ve got to be kidding.’

“I said to Chris (Kent), ‘This is our story right here.’ It’s in Hague, Saskatchewan. . . . It’s Mitch Fehr and the Hague Panthers.”

Season of Dreams opened in 2007 at TCU Place “and 1,700 people showed up, to see this film by a company that had never done anything before. Isn’t that crazy?”

“I walked out on stage and the whole audience stood up,” including attendees like Rider great George Reed.

“We ended up selling thousands of DVDs and TSN picked it up, and showed it before the Grey Cup. That was the start of our career as filmmakers.”

Run, Broken Yet Brave, 2009 In 2009, Simes wrote a play on fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), while he was teaching at Nutana Col-

Tom Simes legiate, for the students to perform. It toured 11 times in Saskatchewan. Simes rewrote it as a script and shot it at Leask.

Run, Broken Yet Brave was shown at four film festivals, including the International Family Film Festival in Hollywood, with the lead actress up for best child actor. While the festival did not help Simes find distribution (two offers came, but he felt they were “shaky”), he did receive calls from two Los Angeles agents “out of the blue” six months later that got him a deal with Netflix.

Underdogs, 2011: Underdogs tells the story of the Huskies winning the 2010 national basketball championship.

“It was the only film I’d ever done where the story already happened, and we were going to figure it out after the fact. We did lots of interviews and, again, it’s all about finding the story.

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Saving Farnam from wrecking ball a tough call

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do hate to sound like an old tion to the City to have the block fart, but since I am rapidly torn down. becoming same and must Their agent, Gaby Akl, has accept it, I am compelled to assured the Saskatoon public muse a bit about Broadway that his clients are fully aware of Avenue. the building’s heritage aspects I was born a block away and the street’s unique qualities, from the iconic street, on Dufand that they intend to revive ferin Avenue near 10th Street. that corner.

When I was a very little girl Those familiar with the (emphasis on “very”) my mothbuilding will recall that Lydia’s, er and grandmother, at various its final resident, closed its doors Columnist times, took me to movies at the rather unceremoniously in July Broadway Theatre. I particular2013. On the bar’s Facebook ly remember The Sound of Music, complete page was a message from its management, with a lengthy (make that interminable, for which really provided no explanation. a small person) intermission.

“Lydia’s has closed it’s (sic) doors, and When I was a late teenager, however, the it’s been a good, long run. Trying to answer quality of the films changed considerably. anyone’s questions about explanations for The venerable movie house was showthe reasons is going to be futile. There are ing pornies. It was not the best time for no immediate answers, and in the best posBroadway Avenue. As I got a bit older, I sible way, all that can be said is there were worried about my grandmother, known to a lot of good times, and we’d like to be all as Oma, bustling down the street doing remembered as that place where good times her shopping, and not only because of the were had. Thanks, everyone. You all made clientele enjoyed by the theatre. Broadway it happen.” could be a little rough. (Oma never learned It’s not a journalist’s role to engage in to drive. Nearly all her errands were done rumour-mongering, but it is true that two on foot, until she reached her 90s. Amazing things were floating about the community. woman – she lived to be 107. But I digress.) Lydia’s was not as busy as it once had been, The theatre has lived to see another, for whatever reason; but, more ominously, brighter day. It has been resurrected, refur- the building’s structure was said to be in bished, beautifully re-signed and even solar- serious question. That now appears to be the panelled. Ask anyone involved with the case. Over the years, the building underFriends of the Broadway Theatre whether went endless renovations, in an attempt, I that has been easy. think, to make the oddly arranged rooms The theatre building went up in 1946. coalesce into a proper bar. They may, or It’s old — older than I am, by the way — may not, have contributed to the structure’s but by no means ancient. It was save-able, stability. despite the relative neglect it endured for a The building was erected in 1912, during portion of its life. that year’s boom. Indeed, it seems that half This, finally, brings me to the Farnam of Nutana was built in that year. Extreme Block, which has been purchased by local speed of building does not always result investors led, apparently, by two chiroprac- in the highest of quality. This could have tors.

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The Farnam Block was erected in 1912 (Photo by Joanne Paulson)

also changed dramatically over the years; perhaps it was the best that could be done at the time.

In any case, the Farnam Block needs a lot of help. At the risk of sounding anti-heritage — which I am not; I screamed blue murder when the Capitol Theatre came down — safety and being reasonable must mutually come first. If it takes a few million dollars just to restructure the thing, and it’s still relatively unusable for much besides bachelor apartments or single offices, how could it be worth it? But there is no point in having this magnificent corner sitting idle, just because it’s pretty; something must be done.

The City does support, to an extent, heritage renovations. For example, with a municipal heritage designation, owners can receive a 50-per-cent property tax abatement, a 50-per-cent refund of permit fees, and a maximum grant of $150,000 over 10 years for restoration. There is also a façade conservation grant.

Is this enough for a building that requires that much work? I suppose the new owners will have to decide. Should they be forced to restructure the building and save the façade? I’m not sure that’s fair. It is their property, and it does not come with

a heritage designation to save it from the wrecking ball.

Yet the outcry will be spectacular if they build a 12-storey plate-glassy thing that doesn’t fit into the street’s overall atmosphere. But should they be limited to a two- or three-storey building that will “fit” behind the façade? I don’t know if that’s reasonable, but as my sister points out, there are already wind tunnel problems at the corner of that block. Portage and Main, anyone?

These are debates that take over Saskatoon on a regular basis, but are perhaps never completely resolved. You have the pro-heritage folks on one side, who sometimes decry progress a little too much, and the pro-development folks on the other, who sometimes don’t take heritage, beauty and architectural sanity into account enough.

It’s a balancing act, and a delicate one. The remarkable rejuvenation of the Broadway Theatre is not possible with the Farnam Block, and it’s unfair to expect it.

But it would be lovely to see a four- or-fivestorey red brick building on the corner of Broadway Avenue and 11th Street, with the Farnam Block façade placed somewhere thereabouts.

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Saskatoon police officers check the river from the CP Bridge after what turned out to be a false report of a sighting of a person in the water (Photo by Sandy Hutchinson)

Three sides to infill housing discussion

Question: There was much homes? Personally speaking, I discussion at City Hall last like to see free-standing homes. week about a proposed bylaw I am a big believer in that. I setting guidelines for infill don’t think there is anything housing. Would you give us wrong with duplexes, but I your thoughts on that? think even the developers want Mayor Atchison: This is to build single homes as opa major story. The Standing posed to duplexes. I think the Policy Committee on Planning, same is probably true for the Development and Community residents.

Services spent three hours, 40 I think there is a lot of comminutes on that one item. There mon ground here. It’s just getare concerns from everyone Ask the Mayor ting down to those fine details. involved. People who live in What I am hoping we will do, the neighbourhoods want their when we pass the bylaw, is communities to retain the flavour they put in a sunset clause. We will come back have today. The developers naturally want and visit this, probably in April or May of to make a dollar, and the City wants to 2017. So we give it the summer of 2015 have infill. We need to have in our comand the construction season of 2016 to see munity, in all areas, seniors, young people how this is working. Because sometimes, I and those with families, so the schools can hate to say it, we don’t think of everything. continue to operate on a viable basis and Sometimes there are things that need to those neighbourhoods can flourish. Those be adjusted. By putting a sunset clause on are things that are being looked at and it, we have to come back and address it at considered right now. that time to see if there are any shortcomOn top of that, how many homes should ings. be located and on what lot size? For exQuestions: Do you have thoughts ample, on a 50-foot lot, you can divide that on the size of new homes on infill lots? in half. You can have two 25-foot lots. The There seems to be some concern and question is, do you want to have duplexes disagreement on this.

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has to do with the second floor. What we need to look for, in the end, is a structure that will fit into the neighbourhood. But because the homes become larger, the next homes will become larger again, because they will still fit in. It is the original homes that are the smaller ones that will eventually be replaced. They have to be homes people are willing to purchase. And they have to be homes developers are willing to build. They need to make a profit and the people who are buying these homes have to want to buy them. We have to make sure we deal with all of that.

Question: There seems to be confusion about the rollout of the multi-unit recycling program and the provincial government’s contribution to it. Would you shed light on this?

Mayor Atchison: First of all, we have a contract with Loraas Disposal and Recycling for single-family homes. We have a contract with Cosmo Industries for multiunit buildings, such as condos and townhouses, and we will certainly be honouring that contract, too. The (Cosmo) program started in the fall with the rollout of the blue bins to those buildings, and the rollout will continue into the early part of 2015.

We have a contract and your recycling will be picked up — period.

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about provincial funding for the program.

There was some serious confusion in other media about that question. The multi-material recycling program was supposed to start January 1. That is now being delayed.

We were certainly under the understanding with the provincial government that the multi-material recycling program was going to start on the first of the year. At this time, the City’s administrative staff, along with provincial administrative staff, haven’t been able to connect, so we have to wait for that. And once they discuss the details, we will have better information on the financing side of all of this.

Question: Could it have an impact on taxpayers?

Mayor Atchison: I would say a millrate impact would be a last resort. Councillors may have a different point of view, but that is my position.

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future, the government still has uring the last couple of profit coming from the private weeks, the Saskatchstores which, in all likelihood, ewan Government and would pick up any lost sales General Employees’ Union from the government stores.

(SGEU) has been running Although it is conceivable that television ads that tout the the grocery unions could colpublic benefits resulting from laborate with SGEU and both government-operated liquor strike at the same time, it is stores. These ads seem a little unlikely that small owner-oppremature since the provincial erated stores, especially those election is scheduled for 2016. currently operating in rural Then, in an “ah ha” moment, Columnist areas, would join that front.

I recalled that the provincial So where is the loss to the government intended to conpublic? No doubt supporters of governduct public consultations regarding the ment-owned stores will point to a report sale of alcohol through private vendors.

When the provincial government first authored by Albertan David Campanella, an independent public-policy consulfranchised a few rural liquor stores and then announced that in each of Saskatoon tant, who believes that governments will eventually succumb to pressure by private and Regina two major grocery stores vendors to give them a greater share of would be granted licences to operate the profit. According to Campanella, an liquor outlets, SGEU’s first response increase in the number of liquor stores against that action was that it would aid in the sale of liquor to minors. That posi- resulting from privatization will increase tion didn’t fly with the public, as anyone the government’s distribution costs as well as the retailer’s costs. In turn this over the age of majority could recall times when they, or someone they knew, will cause retailers to ask the governobtained liquor from a government store ment for a reduced mark-up on wholewhen under-aged. Private vendors could sale prices, which would impact on the have a lot more at stake if they are caught provincial treasury.

I guess his theory would depend on selling booze to minors — losing their licence and possibly fines and/or prosecu- the strength or weakness of any particular government, or whether increased volume tion.

Hoping to sway public opinion in their of sales warranted a greater sharing of favour, SGEU’s new ads basically imply revenue. Any way you cut it, there is that profit from government liquor stores good money to be made on the sale of supports parks, hospitals, schools and the booze and should any private retailer get too greedy, there will be someone else like. And if liquor stores are privatized, lined up to take that licence. the revenue used to support these social As for the profits going out of provinstitutions would be lost. The ad further implies that rather than the public reaping ince, I doubt that the four small rural vendors are taking bags of cash outside of benefits, private profiteers would line Saskatchewan. In reality, having a liquor their pockets at our expense and, God forbid, the cash would leave the province. outlet may be the only thing that keeps a family business alive in small town SasI wish I could understand their logic. katchewan given the de-population of ruThe provincial government controls who can sell booze and the product must ral areas. And the local Federated Co-op be purchased through the government. It stores have members primarily located in sets the price at point of sale. Save for a Saskatchewan, and pay annual dividends handful of wine and beer off-sale outlets, to those members. If there is concern about cash flowing out of province, it until recently, all hard liquor was sold should be directed towards Saskatchthrough government stores.

The government either owns or leases ewan people buying booze in Alberta at substantially lower prices. (This is not a space to operate its stores. Continuing with government-owned premises meant confession by yours truly!)

Interestingly enough, neither side incurring a capital cost and ongoing speaks to the concern of over consumpmaintenance of the building. Alternation of alcohol, the damage it does to tively, leased sites tied the government heavy imbibers and/or their families, the into long-term contracts and usually at substantial cost. And in both instances the cost to health care for alcohol-related diseases and, in general, the damage to government incurred hefty operational society resulting from drunken activities. costs, primarily being wages.

Setting aside the smoke and mirrors, In privatizing some stores, the governSGEU is rightfully doing what it is supment sheds the operating costs but can easily maintain its tax profit. Hypotheti- posed to do — trying to save future union jobs. But when all is said and done, the cally speaking, if the government earns $20 off each bottle of liquor sold, it only majority of consumers are going to buy booze at the location most convenient has to ensure that private vendors remit that same amount to the government for to them regardless of who the vendor is. each sale. The government avoids facility We’ve turned the corner on the ideology of privatization and now we are only talkissues, and it doesn’t have to deal with ing degrees. It is time for a new advercontract negotiations or worry about tisement. strikes, which would impact on its tax ehnatyshyn@gmail.com revenue. Should SGEU go on strike in the

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Shannon Boklaschuk Saskatoon Express he latest offering in Live Five Independent Theatre’s current season is what has been described as “an ingenious puzzle of a play.”

The show is The Clockmaker, written

by Canadian playwright Stephen Massicotte.

“It’s a bit challenging. It’s a bit complex. You do have to pay attention, or you might get a little confused — but I think it’s also a fun challenge,” said actress Jamie Lee Shebelski, who stars alongside Charlie Peters, Alex Hartshorn and Grahame Kent.

“You kind of want to solve the puzzle that’s being presented. It’s not like it’s going to be hard work, but you’re going to want to pay attention just to make sure you get all the pieces.”

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Alberta Theatre Projects in 2009, and is now being directed in Saskatoon by Johnna Wright. In reviewing a Toronto production of the show, The Globe and Mail wrote: “Stephen Massicotte’s The Clockmaker is an ingenious puzzle of a play. By turns unsettling and sweet, this metaphysical mystery and romance has an original tone that sits halfway between Franz Kafka and Frank Capra.”

Shebelski is taking on the role of Madame Pierre, a character that was originally conceived by Massicotte as Monsieur Pierre. The playwright provided permission to change the character from male to female for the Saskatoon production — something that pleased Shebelski.

After some pronoun changes, another female character was added to the play.

“It’s so hard to find roles for women in their 30s and 40s for some reason.

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Latest Live Five show a ‘many-layered’ story

katchewan artistic producer Will Brooks, who is serving as the show’s lighting designer. Shebelski is also pleased to be working with Wright, a well-known local director and Saskatoon and Area Theatre Award winner who is married to Persephone Theatre’s artistic director, Del Surjik.

“I’ve worked with her twice before, so I was more than happy to be on board with her again. I was glad she asked me to do it,” Shebelski said.

Overall, The Clockmaker is an enjoyable, “many-layered” story, said Shebelski.

“It’s a nice little mystery to figure out and see if you can get to the ending before we do.”

The Clockmaker, presented by Embrace Theatre and Neverending Highway Productions, runs from Jan. 16 to Jan. 19 and from Jan. 22 to Jan. 25 at The Refinery, located at 609 Dufferin Ave. A paywhat-you-can preview will take place on Jan. 15. All shows begin at 8 p.m. Tickets are $22.50 for adults or $20 for students and seniors. Tickets can be purchased by calling 306-653-5191 or by going online to www.livefive.ca.

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as for men,” Shebelski said.

Shebelski describes Madame Pierre as a “no-nonsense” person who tends to follow the rules. Madame Pierre is investigating the clockmaker, played by Peters, for a crime she thinks he’s about to commit.

Shebelski, a Saskatoon and Area Theatre Award winner who trained at Ryerson Theatre School in Toronto, said the play raises the following question: “Can you be guilty of a crime you haven’t yet committed?”

“I can’t say anymore than that without giving it away,” she added.

Shebelski said the play’s time period is interwar, in the late 1920s or 1930s, and the action takes place in Europe. The set, designed by Jenna Maren, is unique in that it is a long, skinny alley, said Shebelski.

“We’re kind of flipping The Refinery around, so it’s not just proscenium. It’s going to be an alley set up, so that’s kind of neat. Not many people use that kind of design in that space.”

The Clockmaker has provided Shebelski with another opportunity to work with her husband, Shakespeare on the Sas-

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Travel

San Antonio Remember the Alamo and enjoy great food

SAN ANTONIO — There’s reverence in the eyes of Wade Dillon as he leads our group through the doors of the Alamo.

Dillon is a history buff and tour guide at the Alamo, which this year will mark the 179th anniversary of the fall of the Spanish mission to a besieging Mexican army. It is also the historic spot where 200 defenders lost their lives when General Santa Anna’s 4,000-strong Mexican army stormed its fragile defences in February 1836.

“This is hallowed ground where many people died believing in their Travel cause,” Dillon said.

The Alamo receives about 2.5 million visitors each year, making it the most visited tourist site in Texas, and one of the top historic attractions in the United States.

Located in the heart of downtown San Antonio, the Alamo’s 4.2-acre complex is now a memorial and museum, taking its place not only as a shrine to those who lost their lives in the siege and battle, but also in the collective heart and psyche of a nation.

While the site has become a magnet for visitors, it is only part of San Antonio’s broad tourism profile. The fast-growing city delivers the signature Texas-style welcome to satisfy a variety of cultural tastes and sensory appetites.

First-time visitors to San Antonio quickly discover that it’s a place that loves to party. Food and culture are an integral package in the city’s celebration delights. The community’s annual Fiesta and Culinaria events headline a host of multi-cultural themed festivals throughout the year. Mardi GrasJames and Mariachi celebrations ensure the SS50664.A12

A re-enactor dressed in a period Mexican battle uniform explains tactics to visitors at the Alamo complex in downtown San Antonio (Photos by Peter Wilson)

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city’s frenetic heartbeat is maintained, while fireworks shows, rodeos, parades, concerts, art fairs and sporting events crowd San Antonio’s events calendar.

An evening stroll down Paseo del Rio — River Walk — presents a whole new dimension to the city. The walkways bordering the San Antonio River’s meandering path through the city’s downtown have made the River Walk a unique experience for visitors.

A few metres down from the bustling streets of the city’s business centre, the River Walk meanders along the water’s edge, and its green landscape of bushes, flowers and majestic cypress trees provide insulation from the hustle and bustle of the commerce going on above.

It’s a diet-tempting trail, with dozens of hotels and restaurants plying their fare and providing dizzying aromas and an eclectic musical backdrop to a River Walk adventure tour.

Famed for its hot and spicy Tex-Mex cuisine, San Antonio has another surprise in store for first-time visitors. The city is home to a wide range of ethnic foods and cooking styles that will knock your culinary socks off.

From seafood and fresh sushi to five-centimetrethick steaks and barbecued ribs, Texan cooking covers a wide spectrum of flavours. Dining along the River Walk is a global adventure.

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Tire tracks cut parallel lines through the snow near a small red barn on a farm southwest of Saskatoon (Photo by Steve Gibb/GibbArt.com)

HOPE Cancer Help Centre dissolved after 25 years

Ned Powers social services agency has filed Saskatoon Express a letter of interest, indicating it embers of the HOPE might step forward with some Cancer Help Centre of the assistance that HOPE Inc. have reached a previously delivered. No fordecision to dissolve an agency mal negotiations have begun. which has helped cancer HOPE, as it existed in patients and their families in recent times, was the continuSaskatoon for 25 years. ation of the dreams of three In a special meeting last Saskatoon women, Olga Thursday, members accepted Stefaniuk, Marie Thiessen and the resolution from the board Lilah Breton, who launched that the corporation be disa Saskatoon movement based People solved at this time because on what they saw operating in fundraising efforts are not Vancouver. matching the costs of continuing to operHOPE touched the lives of their clienate as a charitable organization. tele in many ways. It helped with preThe resolution, signed by president scriptions not covered by Saskatchewan Erin Menz, noted “the operating costs of Health. It provided occasional ambulance the corporation have vastly exceeded the service, wheel chairs or taxi service for funds being used to carry out its objecthose in wheel chairs, special mattresses tives, being the provision of educational, and sheepskin pads for palliative care mental and emotional support to cancer patients. There were many times when patients, friends and families, and the it provided donations of groceries, help granting of limited financial assistance to with payment of utility bills, gifts of cancer patients.” telephone long distance cards or assisThere was concern that the financial tance with city bus passes. An individual trend would continue and the options expenditure in client assistance rarely studied seemed unfeasible. was more than $1,000.

The business of closing down the ofHOPE attempted to operate on an anfice on Pinehouse Drive has begun. nual budget of $140,000.

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The biggest fundraiser was the Race for Recovery, which produced as much as $90,000 in May 2011, but saw its profit slip to around $49,000 in each of the last two years.

HOPE experienced a loss of $39,183 in JW12061.A12 2013, and anotherJames loss of $7,006 in 2014.

Although HOPE has assets of around $72,000, its members sought dissolution before the ledgers went into the red.

Its resolution indicated “it was prudent the corporation be dissolved so as to maintain the corporation’s reputation and standing in the community in the event the corporation is revived at a future date.”

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Things that are already irritating me this year

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his column is dedicated to The Bachelor. He posts the name things that are high up on of the winner, er, lucky bride-ormy list of things that are groom-to-be, before the season irritating me in 2015. even premieres, in addition to A recent news item on the other juicy spoilers of antics post-Christmas blues: Accordto come. Watching a reality ing to a mental health expert television show while simultanewho specializes in suicide ously knowing the outcome is an prevention, some people get a entirely different experience, and serious case of the sads after the it’s fun. It’s like watching a train holiday season. To be abunwreck in gloriously slow motion dantly clear, this is not about the with the ability to focus in on Columnist very real seasonal and diagnosed the details you otherwise would depressions many people suffer have missed. throughout the year. This, according to the “I think we’re making a bunch of this expert, is about people who built themselves stuff up on the fly.” This is a quote from up for “that perfect Christmas,” which of Saskatoon City Coun. Troy Davies at last course never happens, and so they feel week’s city planning committee meeting, disappointed. Maybe this was just a poorly where he and his fellow councillors were thought out piece of journalism, but seridebating infill development (the rather luously, since when do mental health experts crative art of tearing down an old house and feel the need to weigh in on eggnog-induced building a new one in an already established disappointment? That’s not a mental health neighbourhood). After four hours of sniping issue, that’s a suck-it-up issue. If your and quibbling, ultimately all of the recomChristmas 2014 left you feeling unsatisfied, mendations made by City Hall administramake a note and smarten up next year. tors were rejected by council. While I do The Bachelor: Specially, this year’s admire Davies for his honesty and frankthree-hour television premiere. Three. ness — I really do — I’m not yet entirely Hours. There are Peter Jackson movies that certain that I want to hear an elected official are less contrived and get to the point in less actually say that he or she thinks they are time. By the way, yes, I watch The Bachmaking stuff up. Making stuff up on the fly elor. It is unabashedly trashy television, just seems downright irresponsible. If that mindless, soulless and gloriously vapid. It’s is indeed what is actually happening, then escapism. Sometimes I feel guilty, particu- I would suggest the consequence should be larly when the women — Bachelorettes more than a glib turn of phrase — we’re — set about with an extraordinary amount paying people to do the exact opposite of of determination to reinforce every single making stuff up. The bottom line is when negative stereotype in existence about their I hear that from politician, I expect it to be gender. Despite that fact, watch I shall, immediately followed by “so here is what while further dabbling in the good stuff that I’m going to do about it.” is Reality Steve — Google him. He, through Talking obsessively about cold weather the power of the Internet and technology in January in Saskatchewan: like it’s the and a few really good turncoats on the pro- first time it has ever happened. So I’m not duction crew, spoils reality TV, specifically going to do it.

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Jim McIntyre named sportsman of the year

im McIntyre, who has been associated with the Saskatoon Contacts midget hockey team for 32 years, has been named the Kinsmen Sportsman of the Year.

McIntyre, who acquired the Contacts from Don Leedahl and Danny Lapointe, used Delisle as the team’s first home base, and then played out of many Saskatoon arenas before making the Schroh Arena their permanent facility in 1996.

He was one the men who had the vision to launch the AAA system in 1982. It started with nine clubs, and has since become a highly respected league which has produced

many national champions. His Contacts won the Canadian championship in 2004-05.

McIntyre was often the team’s coach and today he remains president.

One measuring stick of his personal success and the team’s success is that today there are eight former Contacts playing in the National Hockey League.

McIntyre will receive his honour at the Kinsmen Sports Celebrity Dinner on Feb. 6 at TCU Place. The award has been part of the dinner’s programming since 1961, when sportsman Roly Howes was the first recipient.

This home is located at 202 Mahabir Court (Photos by Peter Wilson)

Pawluk Homes

A two-storey in Evergreen

Peter Wilson Saskatoon Express f you take a tour through Evergreen, you’ll see quite a few attractive showhomes, including a three-bedroom showpiece at 202 Mahabir Court.

Built by Pawluk Homes, the twostorey residence is Energy-Star rated and offers a stylish 1,812 square feet of living space, plus the opportunity to develop the insulated basement.

The spacious entrance foyer with its double-wide reception closet and classy floor tiles delivers a warm welcome for visitors. Leading off the foyer, a den offers a quiet getaway from the domestic activities of the home.

The open great room has a cozy linear gas fireplace as its central focus.

Artisan hickory hardwood is the flooring of choice over much of the main floor.

Other highlights on this level include a

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half-bath and laundry room, as well as a washer and dryer.

The bright and cheerful atmosphere in the kitchen is augmented with a culinary scene that features quartz countertops, a large island and built-in appliances. All the appliances in the home are included in the purchase price.

Garden doors off the dining area lead to a covered deck.

The three bedrooms are located on the second floor. The master bedroom features a walk-in closet and a deluxe five-piece en suite with both a tub and a large tiled shower. The four-piece family bathroom is also located on this level.

With an attached double garage, the home is listed at $579,900. It is open for viewing Mondays to Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 3 p.m.

Dishwashers require regular maintenance

Dear Reena, your empty dishwasher. It will Dishes washed in my clean the dishwasher from top seven-year-old dishwasher to bottom, including the basin, no longer look or feel clean. hoses, racks, etc. If poor results The machine seems to be continue, contact a professional, working properly, but the because the dishwasher will dishes end up with gritty need to be thoroughly examined film on the outside. Often I for damaged parts or incorrect end up having to rewash the hookup. dishes by hand. Any ideas?

Dear Reena, — Seline How many seats should I Dear Seline, make available for an averHousehold Imagine a person who ate age-sized living room? — Bill Solutions three meals a day, plus snacks, Dear Bill, without ever brushing their With endless designs, teeth. Rinsing with water would not relayouts and room sizes, there is not one move the plaque and buildup. The same is suggested rule of thumb. The criteria of true for a dishwasher. They require regular seating should depend on the function of checkups and cleaning appointments. the room and the group size of your famMaintain the machine by carefully scrub- ily and guests. However, designers recbing the interior, especially where the base ommend 48-100 inches of space between of the dishwasher door and floor meet. As the couch and chairs. You should adjust well, the filter needs to be taken apart and space depending on your family needs, cleaned from time to time. It’s amazing but you should not need to turn sideways what gets caught in there. Experiment with to walk between furniture. In an ideal a few dishwasher detergents and increase setting, you are able to hold a comfortable the water temperature according to your conversation in the room, eat or play a manual. The next step is to purchase a game around a table and be able to see the product called Iron Out. Run it through television.

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Dear Reena, Every time I make deviled eggs (which I love) the eggs fall apart as I peel them. And the filling is chunky, unlike restaurants, where the filling is smooth. What am I missing? — Sam Dear Sam, Here are a few tricks to ensure perfect devilled eggs every time. Place the eggs into a pot and fill with enough cold water to cover the eggs. Sometimes people add cold eggs to boiling water, which causes them to crack. Bring to a boil and cook for 8-12 minutes (this varies depending on the stove). Do not overcook, because the yolks will become dry, grey and crumbly. When cooking is complete, submerge the eggs in ice cold water for five minutes. (Trying to peel hot eggs will result in a mess). Peel eggs, and cut in half.

Scoop yolks and any broken egg whites into a food processor (do not use a fork) and add your favourite ingredients, such as mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, onion, cheese, mustard, salt and/or pepper. Blend until smooth. Add filling into a sealable bag, cut the corner of the bag and pipe egg yolks into egg whites. Garnish with paprika, bacon and/or chives.

Feedback from Readers Re: Car Freshener Dear Reena, Your column mentioned using scents to mask the smell of smoke in a car. Changing the cabin air filter may be a permanent fix, instead of masking the smell. We bought a used car apparently owned by a heavy smoker. Changing these filters solved the problem for us permanently for the years that we owned the vehicle. — Louis Dear Reena, I would like to share an experience that I had. My brand-new dishwasher stopped working during a regular cleaning cycle. I opened the door and scooped out the water.

When I started the dishwasher again, it started working. The next day the same thing happened. This time I called the plumber. The plumber informed me that the water pipes were frozen. He insulated the pipes and the machine has worked properly ever since. — Ruth I enjoy your questions and tips; keep them coming. Need a corporate presenter on the topic Harness the Power of Words?

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Page 14 - SASKATOONEXPRESS - January 12-18, 2015 The idea to open the business struck Stushnoff as he was striking golf balls in Regina. He was regularly in Saskatoon for his work as an electronics technician.

“I saw what was happening with their business (in Regina) and I spent a lot of time working back and forth in Saskatoon, so I saw what was happening here, too. I saw the opportunity for this business. I jumped on it and here I am.”

The Hitting Zone opened in mid-October.

“It was slow to begin with. My first week we were open we were setting record highs outside, so they were still on the course outside,” he said. “And the tough part was getting the word out there that I was open.”

He said business is picking up with advertising and through word of mouth.

“My biggest selling feature right now is the sub-zero temperatures,” he said.

The Hitting Zone has six simulators.

“They are brand new, state of the art. They use highspeed cameras and infrared lighting.”

His software includes world-famous courses as well as fantasy courses. A fantasy course is one that is made up with computer software, he explained.

Stushnoff, an avid golfer with an 8.6 handicap at the Dakota Dunes, said he wants people to have a good time when they play at his facility.

“That’s what it is all about. It is fun and it’s friendly.

People come and have a fun round.”

He has one league up and running, with more on the drawing board. He said foursomes are allotted approximately four hours for a round, while a person playing alone should be able to play 18 holes in approximately an hour.

The Hitting Zone is licensed.

“I have a small menu that complements the licence.

And a good cup of coffee,” he said.

To win a round of golf for two people, email editorial@saskatoonexpress.com. Please put “golf” in the Kyle Stushnoff opened The Hitting Zone Indoor Golf Centre in October (Photo by Sandy Hutchinson) subject line.

Cam Hutchinson Stushnoff recently opened The Hitting Zone Indoor For more information, including hours and rates, visit Saskatoon Express Golf Centre in the airport area. Golfers won’t need umwww.thehittingzoneindoorgolfcentre.ca, call 306-931-4653 yle Stushnoff opened more than 160 golf courses brellas to play in the spring and fall, he said with a laugh. or email thehittingzone@sasktel.net. The Hitting Zone is in Saskatoon in October. You can play St. AnYou won’t need toques and parkas, or a southern holiday, located at #1 2155 Airport Dr. Reservations are recomdrew’s one day and Augusta the next. to play at this time of year. mended, and there are still a few openings in the league.

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Cam Hutchinson & Friends: Coyotes, Panthers and Bears: Oh my!

By RJ Currie hree reasons New Zealand police charged a man who was biking in the nude: 3. He got cheeky with the law; 2. He signalled turns inappropriately; 1. To enforce a crackdown. l Ralph Baer, the father of home video games, has died. He conceived a prototype joystick back in 1966, the year Toronto began its last NHL championship season. Since then the Leafs have had plenty of sticks, but no joy. l If Santa’s helpers snap photos of themselves, are they taking elfies? l The Dallas area has been shaken by a dozen tremors since Monday. Possibly due to thousands of Texans fainting at Tony Romo winning a playoff game. l How good was blueliner Darnell Nurse, MVP of the gold-medal game at the World Juniors, in defending Canada’s one-goal edge for the last 22 minutes? He put a capital N in Nursing the lead. l Florida QB Jameis Winston said their playoff loss to Oregon “could have went either way.” Really? A 39-point deficit? Sounds like Winston went the other way heading to math class. l About a dozen residents in North Battleford recently spotted coyotes prowling the streets. That’s about twice the number of people in Phoenix who saw the last Coyotes game.

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l Carolina Panthers coach Ron Rivera lost his home to a blaze that started in a chimney. Meanwhile, Bears coach Marc Trestman lost his job for not lighting a fire under Jay Cutler. l Metro News reported Miley Cyrus was partying in an “over-the-shoulder thong.” An over-the-shoulder thong? In my day that meant someone gave you one heckuva wedgie. l Happy Birthday Kevin Costner, who turns 60 this month. These days for Crash Davis, it’s not kisses that are long, slow and last three days, it’s walking to the pitcher’s mound. l If left winger Ivan Barbashev of the Moncton Wildcats formed a curling team, would they be a Barbashev quartet? l The Toronto Maple Leafs fired coach Randy Carlyle. He joins the unemployment line with several NFL coaches and hundreds of laid-off elves. l Completing 204 laps in one hour is: a) the world record recently set by German cyclist Jens Voigt; b) exceptionally fast work by a lap dancer.

RJ’s Groaner of the Week Holly Sonders of Fox Sports is one of Golf.com’s Most Beautiful Women in Golf 2015. So many male admirers voted for her in December, one could deck the halls with beaus of Holly.

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JANUARY 18 Music and Marching Clinic: Music students 1221 years of age invited to a music and marching clinic from 1 to 4 p.m. Please preregister 306-249-5013 or email brenda.armstrong@ sasktel.net. Clinic is free and introduces students to marching band. Students who would like to try colour guard are also invited.

(Flag twirling with marching as in parades) No experience necessary to try colour guard.

JANUARY 23 Jack Semple, one of Canada’s premiere guitarist, leads his Regina band through a concert of funky grooves, blistering solos and soulful vocals at 9 p.m. The Bassment. 202 Fourth Avenue North. Tickets: $25 for SJS members, $35 for non-members.

JANUARY 24 David Braid has toured in England, Germany, Switzerland and China since his last visit to Saskatoon and he comes with a program of new original music. The Juno award-winning pianist will be accompanied by virtuoso vibraphonist Michael Davidson and a jazz quartet, Peripheral Vision in a performance at 8 p.m.

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Ben Baker, Kevin Stanfield, Laurence Nixon and Sam Corbett (left to right) were among the models appearing on the 2015 Men With Cats calendar, a fundraising initiative for SCAT Street Cat Rescue. The four recently signed autographs at Early’s location on Lorne Avenue. Calendars can be purchased at Early’s for $20 or from the SCAT Adoption Centre on the corner of 50th Street and Faithfull Avenue. Calendars may also be ordered online at www.streetcat.ca/MWC. Visit the SCAT Men with Cats Facebook Page — www.facebook.com/MenWithCatsCalendar — for more information. (Photo by Sandy Hutchinson)

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JANUARY 18 New Hope Dog Rescue’s Annual Book Sale.

Market Mall, next to Playland, during mall hours. A huge selection of used books available for purchase. All proceeds go towards supporting the work of New Hope Dog Rescue. Softcovers are $2 and hardcovers are $3. There will also be CDs and DVDs for sale.

JANUARY 24 The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #78 TVS will be hosting its first fun crib of 2015 at St. George’s Anglican Church Hall (624 Avenue I South). The cost of $8 includes crib, lunch and prizes. Doors open at 12:30 p.m., with play commencing at 1 p.m. Call Jacquie Gardiner at 306-343-8898 for more information or to register.

JANUARY 27 Open house: Children’s Discovery Museum, with Argyle Design. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Presentations at noon, 4:30 or 7 p.m. Mendel building, lower auditorium (950 Spadina Cres. East).

The Children’s Discovery Museum is hosting an open house to explore the big ideas behind their new museum design. The public is invited to view drawings, speak with designers, provide feedback and contribute ideas for a world-class children’s museum in Saskatoon.

Scheduled to open in 2017 at the Mendel building, the museum will be a vibrant and welcoming hub for all children and families, a resource for educators, and a major tourist destination for Saskatchewan. ***** What: Save the Children - Canada (Saskatoon Branch). Executive Committee Meeting.

The branch is seeking new members and prospective volunteers are cordially invited to attend the meeting. A light lunch will be served.

Edwards Family Centre on Fourth Avenue North at 7:30 p.m. Please contact Branch Chair at marci.macomber@gmail.com, or Publicity Chair at lavonne.cloke@gmail.com.Telephone contact is 306-373-9877.

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meeting by contacting Lynne Stade at 306933-4835 or lstade@shaw.ca.

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The Saskatoon Prostate Cancer Support Group meets every month except July and August at 7:30 p.m. in the W. A. Edwards Family Centre, across from the Saskatoon Funeral Home. For more information call Murray Hill at 306-2425893 or email murraydhill@me.com.

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Saskatoon International Folkdance Club meets at 7 p.m. in Albert Community Centre (Rm 13, 610 Clarence Ave. South). Learn dances from many countries around the world. First night is free! For more information visit www.sifc. awardspace.com. ***** Le Choeur des plaines welcomes you to sing and socialize in French each Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at L’École canadienne française at 1407 Albert Avenue. The choir is directed by Michael Harris and is accompanied by Rachel Fraser. All who wish to sustain or practice their French are welcome. For more information, call Rachel at 306-343-6641 or Jean at 306343-9460.

Pet Loss Support Group offers 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 noobligation support group meets at 2 p.m. at the First and Third Wednesday W.A. Edwards Centre, 333 4th Avenue North, of the month Saskatoon. For more information or telephone First Saturday of every Resporados support group for people with support, call 306-343-5322. month breathing difficulties taking place at 1:30 Tuesdays, Thursdays, The MindFULL Café, part of the international p.m. at Mayfair United Church (33rd Street Saturdays Alzheimer Café movement, is an opportunity West). For more information, contact Debbie Free art drop-in at the SCYAP Art Centre. All to meet in a relaxed social setting for persons at 306-664-4992. with dementia, family, care partners and other ages are welcome, all materials supplied, no registration required. Times are: Tuesdays 5:30 Fridays interested people. The Café is a two-hour get together with refreshments, entertainment and p.m. to 9 p.m., Thursdays 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Karousels Dance Club, learn to dance. New information. First Saturday of the month from 3 and Saturdays 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. class starting Jan. 9. Cued ballroom at 7 p.m. p.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Sherbrooke Community Albert Community Centre(610 Clarence Ave. Every Wednesday Centre.

South). For more information, call 306-290Depression Support Group — free group 5486.

Every Tuesday runs on the first and third Wednesday of each Off-Broadway Farmers’ Market & International month, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the CMHA Tuesdays and Thursdays building (1301 Avenue P North). This is open to Bazaar and Bistro. Basement of Grace-WestBridge City Senioraction Inc: Classes every minster United Church (505, 10th Street East). anyone struggling with depression and family Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 members wanting to support them. For more 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. a.m. Registration is $20, drop-in fee is $2. For info, call 306-270-9181. ***** information, call Sheila at 306-931-8053 or ***** Spirit of the West 616550 Toastsmasters Club Kathy at 306-244-0587.

Bargain store to support the inner city Downtown Saskatoon. Come and have some JANUARY 28 Lighthouse project. Babies’, children’s, ladies’ fun with speaking and leadership skills.

Our Saskatoon Council on Aging: Gambling Singles Social Group and men’s clothing; jewellery, purses, belts club meets from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Awareness. Do you or a loved one enjoy Singles Social Group - “All About Us” for people and camping clothes available. Wednesdays gambling? Are you concerned that your parent Hospitality Room of Great Western Brewing in their 50s and 60s. Events such as from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Company.

Follow the red fence on south side or grandparent may have a gambling problem? weekly Wednesday restaurant suppers, Church, 454 Egbert Avenue.

Prices from of building through the gate up the stairs into Do you want some education about gambling monthly Sunday brunches, movie nights, $0.25 to $5.

Everyone is welcome.

For more the building. and how it has developed over time? Then you dances, pot luck and more. Meet new friends. information: Call 306-955-3766 (church) or go may find this presentation valuable. 10 a.m. to First Monday of every No membership dues. For more information to spuconline.com or email zixiag@gmail.com. month 11 a.m. at 2020 College Drive. Please contact ***** email allaboutus10@hotmail.com or phone the Saskatoon Council on Aging To register call Saskatoon Ostomy Association meetings at St. George’s Senior Citizen’s Club (1235 -20th (306) 978-0813.

306-652-2255 or email ashley@scoa.ca. There 7:30 p.m. at Mayfair United Church. We meet the first Monday of the month except when St. West) have bingos and Kaiser from noon is no charge.

Saskatoon Mood Disorder there is a holiday, if so we meet the second until 4 p.m. On the last Wednesday of each Support Group Monday. month we hold a birthday party for applicable The Saskatoon mood disorder support group members. Monthly socials are also held First Tuesday of every for people with bi-polar, depression and other randomly. The club is campaigning for new month Second and Fourth members who are 55+. Included are bowling related mental health problem meets at the Left Behind By Suicide is a drop-in support Tuesday alleys, pool tables, dart boards. The club Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church at 323 Fourth group for individuals who have lost a loved one building is wheelchair accessible with adjacent Ave. South (south entrance) at 7:30 p.m. For The Saskatoon Pattern Dance Club holds to suicide.Where: W.A. Edwards Family Centre bus service. Memberships are $5 per year dances at Grace Westminster United Church more information call Al at 306-716-0836 or - 333 4th Avenue North. 7:30 p.m. 9 p.m. There with discounts included. For further info call (505 10th Street East) from October until April.

Lindi at 306-491-9398. is no cost to attend. For more information, (306)384-4644 or (306)716-0204.

We dance to old-time music from 7 p.m. to email leftbehind@sasktel.net.

Donations Needed 9:30 p.m. Beginner instruction during the Second Wednesday ***** first hour. No experience needed. For further The Village Green Furniture Store at 308 – 20th of the Month FROMI - Friends and Relatives of People with information call 306- 382-5107.

Street West is in urgent need of good, used furMental Illness meetings will run from 7:30 p.m. Friendship Force International, Saskatoon and Every Monday to 9:30 p.m. at W.A. Edwards Family Centre, Area Club is an organization of more than 360 niture, household items and appliances. Drop off your donation at the back door or call 306333 Fourth Avenue North (wheelchair accesclubs in more than 50 countries throughout Hope Beyond Depression program: free 665-0101 for free pick-up. Charitable receipt the world. FFI allows you to enjoy economical introductory sessions Feb. 3 or Feb. 10 from 7 sible). If you have a loved one or friend with available for items valued at $100 or more. a mental illness and you need understanding travel while forging new friendships with club p.m. 8:30 p.m. Where: 327 Pinehouse Drive The Village Green is a non-profit, supporting support, contact Carol at 306-249-0693, Linda members from around the world. Visit our (wheelchair accessible). For more info call local and global relief, development and relief website at www.thefriendshipforce.org , find Pekka at 306-717-1665 or email saskatoonre- at 306-933-2085, Lois at 306-242-7670 or out more about us or come join us at our next projects of the Mennonite Central Committee. covery@gmail.com. e-mail fromisk@gmail.com.

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