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Finding her father

City woman meets Californian cousins Cam Hutchinson Saskatoon Express or decades, what Marisa (Parra) Kot knew about her father would fit into a thimble. Her mother, Peggy Parra, said little about the man she married in the 1950s in the United States, and left a couple of years later when she was pregnant with Marisa. Now Kot could fill buckets with what she has learned about him. Peggy Parra left her husband, Louis, because he had schizophrenia – or so she thought. Remember, this was the 1950s. “When she found out she was pregnant, she didn’t feel it was a good situation, so she came home,” Kot said. Home was Moose Jaw. Now it’s Saskatoon for Kot. Kot credits the diligence and persistence of Greg Osmond, a cousin living in Calgary, for filling a big gap in her family tree. “He has been doing genealogy for about 50 years and has done our grandmother’s tree, his wife’s tree, his dad’s tree and has

found out some interesting things, but he’s always been interested in my dad’s situation because there is very little known.” About four years ago, Kot became interested in finding out more about her roots. “One thing I did have out of my mom’s stuff – honestly, I could fill a thimble full of information my mom did share with me – was that my dad was in and out of mental institutions, and I had one letter.” Osmond and Kot first tried a hospital in California. They thought Kot’s father may have been a patient there. She received a call from the hospital, saying they couldn’t give out information for genealogy unless it was a doctor making an inquiry related to a person’s health. Life moved forward, but Osmond didn’t give up his search. In early 2014, Osmond told Kot he had a lead, but not to get too excited. “In my mind, I am saying, ‘Great, whatever,’ ” she said. Kot and her husband, Carl Kot, were in Cuba when Osmond got in touch with them. He had discovered where Kot’s fa-

ther was buried. With the information were contact numbers. He first tried calling a Lawrence Parra. The phone was disconnected. He tried another number. He called it three, then four, times. He decided to leave a message. He said who he was and that he was representing Marisa Parra. He had barely uttered the name Parra when the phone was picked up. To be sure Marisa was part of the family, Osmond emailed Peggy and Louis’ wedding picture to the woman in southern California. “As soon as they saw the picture, they knew that was their uncle. My dad had four brothers,” Kot said. A brother named Lawrence had four children. Her father had just Marisa. Last May, Kot went to California to meet her cousins. They had started to get to know each other on Facebook, but this was real. They were in California on Memorial Day. Kot was told her father had served in the Pacific during the Second World War and was buried in a military cemetery. “My cousins took us to the cemetery where my dad is buried. You know Ar-

lington in Washington? Riverside is the equivalent, but only on the West Coast. “Well, this place is covered in flags. We visited some grave sites because my cousins’ husbands had family buried there as well. Then we went over to my dad’s grave. “At the time we were at my dad’s grave, (the U.S. military) presented me with dad’s flag. You know how you see in movies how soldiers have folded it and it’s in a triangle? They gave me my dad’s flag. “I was very overwhelmed. Very proud. I was very emotional. It really touched me in a wonderful way. I felt very honoured that my dad served in the military.” Kot added a Canadian flag next to his resting place. “I wanted to leave something on Dad’s stone to indicate he had a Canadian kid,” she said with a laugh. Because the flags would be removed soon after Memorial Day, the Kots glued a Canadian lapel pin to the stone marking Louis Parra’s resting place. She said she will always question whether her father had schizophrenia. (Continued on page 4)

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hen I told people and Spa. The complex also I would be away includes a curling rink. A cafor 10 days, they sino is attached to the hotel. immediately thought Old Imagine having a downtown Cam was going on a warmarena and casino? weather vacation. I am sure there were wars I would tell them it was to of words and dollars waged Moose Jaw, and they would over both projects in Moose snicker and express their Jaw, but in the end they got sympathies. I don’t think I it right. ever said where I was going Dave arrived in Moose in a negative woe-is-me Jaw a day before me. He tone. I was getting to cover found a restaurant — VeroEditor the Scotties Tournament ba’s Family Restaurant — of Hearts for the daily paper that is that would become our place of choice published at the event. It would also for most of our meals. It was halfway be online for others to read. I’m told it between the hotel and the rink. On had thousands and thousands of views the -30 days, it was a perfect pit stop. a day. Pretty much everything was homemade Besides, I love curling. I like watch- at Veroba’s. One night the special was ing women’s curling more than men’s a full-blown turkey dinner. Turkey, curling. And I was getting to spend time mashed potatoes, dressing, gravy and with an old friend, Dave Komosky. We turnips. I recall it being $10. I don’t like hadn’t worked together in 25 years. cooked turnips, but that’s beside the Dave and I were busy, with 16 pages point. to fill every day. We were so busy, we One journalist boycotted Veroba’s didn’t visit the tunnels. How many because of the typo on its sign. That people spend 10 days in Moose Jaw was his loss. What’s an its or an it’s without visiting the tunnels? when the food is so good? As if he has When I interviewed Mayor Atchison never had typos in his copy. for his column in this week’s paper, I I didn’t eat at McDonald’s or told him if I had to pick another city in anything like it in Moose Jaw. After Saskatchewan in which to live, it would checking into the hotel, I bought a bag be Moose Jaw. It is a beautiful blend of Cheezies and a Mars bar. That was of small town and small city. It seems basically my junk food for the week. to have preserved its history unlike we I still had the Mars bar when I left, have. I’m guessing Moose Jaw didn’t which, for some reason, just reminded knock down a Capitol Theatre. I am me of something horrible. I forgot to sure I will soon hear from a Moose leave a tip for the cleaning staff. I never Javian if they have done such a thing. forget to do that. Ten days of great serThe Jaw, as us cool people call it, vice, and I just walked away? That’s not has taken a modern approach to its good. I better send a cheque. amenities. The beautiful Mosaic Place I only made it down to the spa once. arena is downtown, just five or six It was on afternoon when there was blocks from the Temple Gardens Hotel no curling. In each room, there were

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I would recommend Veroba’s, despite the typo on the sign robes to wear. It was humorous watching people walking up and down the hallways wearing them. Dave called it the Zombie Walk. It was interesting watching the couples doing the walk. Most were middle aged or older. I feared the oldies would be peeing in the mineral water. Family Zombie Walks were pretty cool, too. It had a nice cultish feel to it. My favourite couple was the one Zombie Walking at 8 a.m. on a Saturday morning. They were good looking, likely in their 50s and were carrying wine glasses. My first thought was romantic weekend. My second was who drinks wine at 8 a.m.? My third was they mustn’t be married. They looked too happy, even on a romantic weekend. Then again, my wine glass is always half empty. Thank you, Moose Jaw. See you again sometime soon.

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Brad Johner and the Johner Boys to perform Joanne Paulson Saskatoon Express hen Brad Johner and his kids get together, it’s a little bit country and a little bit rock ’n’ roll . . . not to mention pop, reggae and soul. One of Saskatchewan’s biggest country stars is hanging out with the next generation, and loving every minute of it, as Brad Johner and the Johner Boys. The multi-generational family-andfriend band is among the cast at Kinsmen Telemiracle this year, joining Beverley Mahood, Leah Daniels, the Headpins, Donny Parenteau, Brothers Landreth, Bob McGrath, Jeffery Straker, Jason Blaine, Andrea Menard and Lorne Cardinal. Telemiracle 39 hits the TCU Place stage from 9 p.m. on March 7 to 5 p.m. on March 8, and will be broadcast, as always, on CTV. “For the last three years now I’ve been playing with my boys,” said Johner. “We’ve probably played a couple of hundred shows in the last three years. So we’re always pretty busy. They’re really enjoying learning the business. We have a great time. “We play some of my stuff, and the boys play some cover stuff. They put together a mini six-song CD of cover tunes that they do in the show. Now, we’re producing a new record for them, an original CD, with songs that they’ve written. We’re five songs in right now, so I’m excited about that.” Lucas, 20, the oldest of Brad and Rhea Johner’s five boys, plays piano and sings lead vocals. Jesse, 19, plays drums. Quinn is 16, and plays electric guitar and also sings lead vocals. Friend of the family Simon

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Jasieniuk, 20, plays bass and electric guitar. “I’ve never seen my kids as much as I have in the last three years,” said Johner. “They’re teenagers and, of course, they’re busy doing their own thing. But I get to see them a lot because we’re always going and playing somewhere. They’re good boys and I really enjoy hanging out with them. We have a good time. “For me, it makes it more interesting. I’ve been on the road all my life, played a million shows, and now I can see it through their eyes. It’s fun playing music with them, and it’s also fun playing their music. I play bass when they do their stuff. I really enjoy the different style of music.” Johner Boys have own sound Johner says the younger set is not “in the country vein” at all. They will back him up and play country, but their own music is influenced by acts such as Bruno Mars, Jason Mraz, John Meyer and Hedley. “When you’re young like that, and you’re a young band, it’s about coming up with your own sound,” said Johner. “They all bring their different influences. They don’t all listen to the same type of music. “Quinn (for example) is into the oldstyle James Brown music. He loves that old stuff, and I don’t know where he’s heard that or why he likes it, but he’s really into that. “They bring all that to the table. It makes for an interesting sound. “It’s not heavy music; it’s just a different genre of music. Some of my records have been pretty pop-rock sounding even though they’re in the country vein. Coun-

try music has really changed so much over the last 30 years.” This will be the third year that Johner and his boys will be part of the Telemiracle cast, but the older Johner has put many more years into the charitable event. 19 Telemiracles for Johner “I think I’ve done 19 – not including the time I was Saskatchewan talent,” he said. Every Telemiracle showcases plenty of the province’s talent, and this year is no different with 55 local groups performing. “My brothers and my dad auditioned as Saskatchewan talent; I think it was the second or third year we were on the show. At the time I thought Telemiracle had been around forever, but it was only the second or third year.” Over the years, Telemiracle has raised $107.4 million for the Kinsmen Foundation, which provides special needs equipment and access to medical assistance to Saskatchewan residents, groups and health foundations. “It’s a great organization,” said Johner. “The Kinsmen Foundation is just awesome. They’re just all great people. It’s something, when you go there and all the Kin, the Kinsmen and Kinettes, it’s like a big family. It really is. I really enjoy going back every year. They’re a lot of fun. They’re all volunteers. They’re doing this out of the goodness of their hearts and we have a great time. They’re the movers and the shakers, and that’s why this organization thrives.” Johner performs with the boys five or six times during the telethon, but he also gets into the hosting part of the show.

“There are a few of us regulars. We’ll sing songs, but for the most part it’s hosting, it’s talking, it’s introducing acts and getting people to get on the phones – do whatever needs to be done. “It’s keeping it alive and in people’s faces . . . keep people watching and keep people donating. “Once you start getting that hype going, people just start grabbing the phones and calling in with their donations. This is 39 years now Telemiracle’s been around, and they know how to do that telethon. “The thing I’m the most impressed with is that all the funds that they raise stay in the province. They’re so careful about where it gets allocated. Those that are really in need of it, that’s where the dollars go.” Johner also has thoughts about the future of Telemiracle, and recognizes that his generation must someday be succeeded by the next. “What I like about having my boys on the show . . . not so much to get my boys on TV or anything like that. I like the fact that there are some young people on stage that are drawing a younger audience, because that is the future. “It’s one thing to have people watching an act like myself, but when their kids are watching my kids up there, that’s what it’s all about.” When Johner was part of the younger scene, it was the Johner Brothers – Brad and his brother, Ken – who started on Telemiracle together, but Johner has been doing it himself the last 12 or so years. However, there is a reunion in his near future. (Continued on page 4)

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feel my dad didn’t have schizophrenia and that he had PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder). Of course back then in the ’50s, they didn’t know things like this. And even though we know it today, we still don’t help our armed forces people. And out of something like that, a family was not able to stay together.” Her family. “It just goes to show how something like this, which is a shame, is still affecting families today. Here was a family who couldn’t be together and help and cope with what was going on. Through all of this, I feel for families that are in the midst of something like that. I really do feel sad because (my parents) could have tried to be together.” She said it is wonderful to have found family. “I met four wonderful people – Debbie, Carolyn, Ron and Richard – and all of them are married. Honestly, they opened their hearts, their arms and their lives to us. They welcomed us so wonderfully. My hubby and I were down there for two weeks in May. We had the most awesome time. We text and Facebook each other. It was just totally awesome. “One cousin told me, ‘We’ve just found you; we’re not letting you go.’ I thought that was awesome.”

Johner Brothers to reunite

(Continued from page 3) hey are doing a show for the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Saskatchewan’s Jeans & Jewels Gala on April 24 at TCU Place. “They asked if the Johner Brothers would get back together, so I phoned my brother. “We put together two bands. The first six or eight years of the Johner Brothers, we put those guys on the first set, and the second set we’re going to play with the guys we played with in the later years. It’ll be a real reunion. “We’re going to have to get together and rehearse, I think – at least one day ahead of time,” said Johner, laughing. “This is going to be fun, to play with the old guys again.” In terms of his own future, Johner says he will possibly do another original record down the line. “I’m not out chasing the dream. I’m just really enjoying doing my 75 shows a year with my boys. Eventually, I think, if they end up going out on their own, I’ll probably put a band back together or else I’ll do it on my own or I’ll get my other sons (now 12 and nine) involved.”

Marisa Kot (centre) and her first cousins (Photo supplied) And most importantly, she found out about her father. “It happened to be at the cemetery when they presented the flag to me and this was a time when everyone sharing their experiences with my dad. He was a tailor. We did so much talking and sharing.

“It was pleasing how they spoke of my dad, how caring he was of his nieces and nephews. He was a gentle and caring man. Hearing that made me think he was a very loving man and he was a very kind person. “Both my cousins and I realized that my mom and their uncle really did love

each other, but didn’t know how to cope because of his PTSD. Back then, hospitals were diagnosing it as schizophrenia.” Neither her father nor her mother remarried. They died within months of each other in 1994.

Intentions were good, but name of park was too Tonto for me

ansi Nechi. pose the town administration This, in Cree, means wanted to make sure there were “hello my friend.” It’s Aboriginal people in attendance. always amusing when I hear the Being a writer and always Cree language in a movie. The willing to enjoy a free meal, I first time I heard Cree on televidecided to attend. It’s a beautiful sion was when I was watching a little park, located in the heart western movie. of the community. There was I was probably around 12 a barbecue, music and a host years old and I spoke fluent of activities. It had that festive Cree, as I do to this day. I was spirit — a wonderful time for by myself when I was watching the whole family. Columnist the show. All of the sudden the On one side of the park was a Indians in the movie started to covered sign. Then came the big speak Cree. I thought nobody would believe moment of unveiling the name of the park. me, so I called my mom to come and watch The mayor and all the big shots stood by the movie with me. She, too, started to laugh the covered sign. After a couple speeches, when she heard the language. It wasn’t that the sheet that covered the sign was rethe actors were saying anything funny, but moved. The name was Kemosabe Park. I rather they were taking the language out of almost choked on my food when I saw the context. It was probably to feed the movie sign – not because the food was bad, but stereotype Indian at the time. Things haven’t rather because I was laughing so hard I changed that much since. couldn’t hold the food. A few years back, there was a small Apparently the town wanted an Abnorthern town that wanted to pay tribute to original word that would bring together the the First Nations people and the early Euro- indigenous people and early settlers. The pean settlers. It was decided a park would word Kemosabe was popularized in the be built in the middle of town. It would be Tonto and Lone Ranger television series. a park that would reflect the relationship of It was believed the word meant “faithful the two nations. friend.” It was so widely used that it was I was one of the people invited to attend entered into Webster’s New Millennium the grand opening of the park. In fact, Dictionary as “various meanings in Native almost the entire town showed up. I supAmerican languages.” Jim Jewell, director

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of the Lone Ranger, took the phrase from Kamp Kee-Mo-sah-Bee, a boy’s camp. It’s basically a word that was made up by Hollywood. And, like most things in Hollywood, it’s not real. One of my cousins was floored when she saw the sign. She is one of those people who jumps at every opportunity to raise her voice and opinions. I didn’t even have to hear the words she was saying to the mayor. All I could see were hands flapping all over the place. It didn’t take long before the park’s name was changed from Kemosabe Park to Friendship Park. Truth be told, I liked Kemosabe Park better. There are many Cree words in Saskatchewan that have evolved into something totally different than their intended meaning. Even the word Saskatchewan has different definitions, depending on who you talk to. Try phoning Wanuskewin Park and asking them what the word means. I bet no one will give you a straight answer. Last year I gave Cam Hutchinson, the editor of the Saskatoon Express, an Indian name. I thought about Kemosabe, but instead I called him Walking Eagle, because he is so full of BS he can’t fly. Besides, if I started calling him Kemosabe, he might start calling me Tonto. Instead when I see him again, I’ll say Tansi Nechi. krnCREE@outlook.com

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Saskatoon Boiler expands into North Dakota Joanne Paulson Saskatoon Express f you were to draw a 1,000-mile circle around Saskatoon, you would be close to encompassing the reach of Saskatoon Boiler Manufacturing Co. Ltd. Now included in that circle are two new operations for the 100-year-old company. Saskatoon Boiler has added two locations in North Dakota to serve the petroleum industry in that region. President Ray Graves and his staff have been working on opening the two offices, in Williston and Carpio, for four years – largely due to the booming Bakken oil play. They announced the opening of the offices last week. “Everybody in our business is aware that south Saskatchewan and North Dakota have really been booming,” said Graves. “That oil pocket is about onethird in Saskatchewan and two-thirds in North Dakota. “We’ve always done very well with the oil drilling contractors, supplying boilers for oil drilling rigs, because each oil drilling rig needs a boiler in the wintertime for thawing and heating. “When things started to boom down there, oil drilling contractors from Alberta moved their rigs down to North Dakota, and took our boilers with them. There’s quite a few of our boilers down there and nobody to service them. We are in effect being dragged down there by our customers — which is not a bad way to go. “And we’ve always sent the odd boiler to North Dakota, and have a reasonable feel for the area.” It took a spectacular amount of time, money and resources to make it happen, says Graves, and it was much more complex than opening offices in other parts of Canada. Saskatoon Boiler has sales and service locations in Edmonton, Calgary and Weyburn and has a partly-owned plant in Monterrey, Mexico. All boilers are finished and tested in Saskatoon. “Williston is the Fort McMurray of the United States,” said Graves. “We spent about two years going down there just talking to people, finding out what the problems were, what they were happy with and what they were unhappy with. That’s what formed our opinion that there was an opportunity for us down there. “We opened offices in Edmonton and Calgary 25 years ago. You just get in your car, and you go. When you go into somebody else’s country, it’s a whole different story. “I’ve had to get a U.S. work permit; our service manager has had to get a

U.S. work permit. Over this period of time, we could see the attitudes tightening as the recession wore on down there. It’s just one of those things you have to do.” The rules are very different in the U.S. For example, Graves can’t put a piece of equipment for sale in the back of his truck and drive it down to the States. And, if someone goes down without a work permit and the authorities deem that person has been working, they can prevent him from returning for one to five years. But now the red tape has been cut and the offices are open. Williston is home to an office, and Carpio, about 20 miles north of Minot, has an office and shop. Both have parts stock. Graves says it took a lot of time and effort to find managers for the locations, but he has finally found people who were born and raised in North Dakota – which is important to the stability of the locations. In oil country there are many transient workers and labour shortages, so Graves feels fortunate to have found the two managers. The two locations comprise Saskatoon Boiler Manufacturing USA Ltd. “We think it’s worth it. The future will tell. You get down there, and the people are no different from the way they are in Saskatoon,” said Graves. “The advantage we have in going down there is that we have some very well-established customers. This gives us a good head start.” The recent fall in oil prices will have an effect on business, but Graves is reasonably relaxed about it, because the price is always see-sawing. “This drop in oil prices is going to affect us for the coming year (but) it’s not the only area of interest we have,” said Graves, noting that petroleum makes up about one-third of his business and general industry two-thirds. For example, a boiler now being built is going to a timber treating plant, and another to a food processor, and there are Saskatoon boilers in chemical plants, uranium mines, along pipelines at pumping stations, and dry cleaning plants – anywhere steam is required. Two boilers now in the shop are destined for a gas plant in British Columbia. They measure eight feet in diameter, are 23 feet long and weight 20 imperial tons. Much of the boiler business is done in imperial measurements, not metric, and that includes distances. “We are very diversified as far as our customers base is concerned,” said Graves. “Our market area is from the Lakehead to the West Coast, and down into North and South Dakota. Saskatoon

A Saskatoon Boiler staff member works on a huge boiler, measuring eight feet wide and 23 feet long, destined for a gas plant in B.C. (Photo by Joanne Paulson) is really a marvelous city for somebody like us. We’re right in the middle of our market area.” That 1,000-mile radius around Saskatoon encompasses Vancouver, Thunder Bay, the Northwest Territories and Denver, Colo., he noted. And travel in and out of Saskatoon by air and by highway is pretty convenient; truck transport, in particular, is excellent, he said. “Putting it all together, we’ve been able to make a piece of the world for ourselves.” Just the same, Graves believes in following a careful growth policy, and does not consider himself an empire builder. “Our growth here is pushed by our customers, coupled together with the speed at which we can assemble the staff to support that growth.” Otherwise, it’s hard to find more capacity without burning out present staff and taking away from personal time. Additionally, training takes a long time – a minimum of five years. “We are rewarded for that training period by the fact that our staff stay a long time,” said Graves. His former partner and production manager was with the company for just over 50 years, and many employees who have retired were with

Saskatoon Boiler for 30 years and more. “It’s great when they’re here, but you certainly feel the drought when they retire.” Saskatoon Boiler has about 45 employees today, 100 years after its creation. The company was founded in 1914 by the Harris family as Saskatoon Welding Company. Graves’ father joined the company in 1931, and started to buy it in 1947 when the founder retired. In 1956, the company was incorporated under the present name. “My father was always convinced that a company’s name was the cheapest advertising you get, if it describes what you’re doing,” said Graves. “Anyone looks at (our name), they have a description of the company.” It was also only the second business in Saskatoon to locate north of the rail line that runs between 33rd Street and Circle Drive. It’s also one of the few companies using the city’s name as a trade name, noted Graves, who wishes more businesses would do so. “Every time we ship a boiler out of the province, we’re promoting the name of the city,” he said. “Right now, as far as I know, it’s Saskatoon boilers and Saskatoon berries.”

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The taxperson cometh

t’s that time again when Canadians are starting to think about filing their income taxes. Here are five items to consider when getting ready to prepare your income tax this year. On Oct. 30, 2014, it was announced that there would be a new “Family Tax Cut” nonrefundable tax credit of up to Tax $2,000 for eligible couples with minor children. As your income increases, it is taxed at an increasing rate (to a maximum of 44 per cent in Saskatchewan). This credit allows for an equivalent net reduction of federal tax that would be realized if up to $50,000 of income was transferred to the lowerincome earning eligible spouse. Another update for the benefit of families with young children was the update to the Children’s Fitness Amount. For the 2014 tax year, the eligible amount per child under 16 is increasing from $500 to $1,000. You are able to claim eligible fees related to the cost of registration in a prescribed program of physical activity in the 2014 tax year. One of the most overlooked benefits in Saskatchewan is the Active Families Benefit, which allows for a maximum benefit of $150 per child up to age 18 for participation in cultural, recreational and sports activities. When putting together your medical expenses, make sure that you remember to include amounts paid for private health services plans and the medical expenses not covered by your plan. If you had medical services provided outside of Canada by a medical practitioner, make sure you include these amounts con-

verted into Canadian dollars. Tip: Instead of going through and adding up each prescription receipt, go to your pharmacist and get a print out of all your prescriptions for the year. It will save time and simplify your calculations. One of the comments I receive each year is, “I have no clue where my Notice of Tips Assessment is.” Whether your tax preparer wants to review it or you are applying for a loan and they need confirmation of your income, easy access to this document is a must. The CRA has started a new program called Online Mail. When you file your income taxes you can provide your email address, which will register you for Online Mail. This service will allow you to have access to all of your tax records and email you notifications of when your Notice of Assessment or reassessments are available to view. The CRA has gone mobile. MyCRA is a mobile application for individuals that allows secure access to your tax information. For those that own and run a small business, they have designed a Business Tax Reminders mobile app that is available free of charge on Apple iOS, Google Android and Blackberry mobile platforms. This app lets business owners set reminders for key due dates relating to CRA deadlines. Both of these applications can be accessed at www.cra-arc. gc.ca/mobileapps/ .

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It’s time to get rid of the bus mall (Photo by Ken Paulson)

Downtown changes must come one step at a time

he best thing about Obviously, he was right. I the City’s idea for a miss his candour to this day. bike lane down 23rd Suffice to say, the business Street is that it is accelerating community by and large has discussion around eliminating hated it from the hop. the blight of downtown, also The City’s director of planknown as our bus mall. ning and development, Alan That blasted thing has been Wallace, recently said he hopes around for 30 years, and has the mall will be gone within been generally reviled, at least a year. While that’s probably by the business community, optimistic, considering that the shoppers, drivers and innocent City has been talking about Columnist wanderers, since inception. killing it off for perhaps 15 Stories are legion. One years, it’s great to hear that bright summer morning, clad in a lovely from one of the City administration’s best sundress, a colleague of mine made her leaders. If he’s behind it, maybe it will way through the mall only to be accosted happen. The problem, of course, is that by a seriously messed-up man. He tore her all downtown bus service will have to be dress in two. Holding the pieces together, reorganized and rerouted first; and considshe got away from him and ran sobbing to ering the mess that Saskatoon Transit is, our place of work, where I helped her pin that’s not going to be easy. the thing together until she could muster Meanwhile, the City needs to take a new outfit. To say she was shocked and a deep breath over the 23rd Street bike traumatized would be an understatement. lanes. Hurrying a project like that is not a Yes, this could have happened anygood idea. The bus mall should really be where. Where it shouldn’t have happened removed before this is attempted; it’s a was on a desolate block of downtown recipe for disaster, with cyclists trying to in broad daylight, where there were few wind their way through a mall full of big shoppers, no businesses to duck into and, vehicles and milling people. Either choose at the moment of attack, no buses and no a different street, or wait for the mall to be people. eliminated. At least 20 years ago, the late and wonI appreciate the reasons for not trying derful Jack Rudolph at the Squire Shop a bike lane on Fourth Avenue, but having would tell me other great stories about the only an east-west route for bikes without a mall, which seemed like a perfect place for north-south connecting route doesn’t make some to accost and panhandle and gener- much sense. Cyclists need to travel in both ally be a nuisance. All of this predated the directions to get pretty much anywhere, so prevalent panhandling of today. one lane, going in one direction, won’t be The mall was a good place to be spat much help. upon, or to step gingerly over disgusting It might be prudent to get all the plans dreck on the sidewalk. Jack would point in a row and do it right the first time, out that it was a terrible place for busiinstead of testing a lane that is likely ness. It reduced the tax base downtown, it doomed to failure. messed up traffic patterns and it also took Get rid of the bus mall. Then move on out several parking spots in a downtown from there. It will be great for downtown that always really needed more parking. and, down the road, better for cyclists.

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Why doesn’t City’s website include Aboriginal languages?

was suffering “a touch of the sue of being able to pre-pay your vapours” last Monday, and morning parking in the event while curled up on the sofa you partied hard the night before nursing my recovery, I turned on and were unable to drive home. the television and chanced upon Not a bad idea, but what about the city council meeting. the two-hour parking limit? I When I tuned into the meetguess the same can be said about ing, what was up for discussion adding time to your meter via a was the new, and much delayed, cellphone app in the event of a City website. It seems like there delay. The parking limit was creare a couple of quirks to still ated to encourage turnaround for work out. And, based on the adshoppers using downtown retail Columnist ministrator’s response to the projand professional offices, and ect, I suspect it may be beyond to discourage people using the its initial $1-million price tag. Councillors stalls for extended periods of time. It is the raised some good points, especially about reason a parking commissioner chalks tires archival material. Personally, I don’t find the and tickets cars for parking past the two-hour website to be a great improvement, but then limit even if the meter has money in it. again my computer skills are limited. I may have drifted in and out of delirium What councillors didn’t question was as the topics were presented, but I became the language accessibility offered on the alert when discussion rolled around to the website. As it stands, you have the choice summer closure of the University Bridge. of using the site in English, Arabic, Chinese Coun. Pat Lorje brought up the issue of hav(both simplified and traditional), French, ing cyclists (and then someone else threw Ukrainian and Urdu. But where are the in skateboarders) walk their bikes and/or Aboriginal languages? We have an Aborigi- boards over the bridge if they were to be nal population comprised of primarily Cree, sharing the walkway with pedestrians, and Dene, Assiniboine, Dakota and Saulteaux. At whether there would be 24-hour control on first I thought it was because many of these the open lane to ensure that only authorized languages and dialects are in oral form. I vehicles used it. (And there is that pesky was wrong. There is a Canadian Aboriginal bylaw that prohibits cyclists riding on Syllabic Writing System (CASWS). I’m sidewalks.) In essence, Lorje’s concern was curious, given the demographics of this city about avoiding accidents. Mayor Don Atchiand province, and the sensitivity on racial son, in a futile effort at humour, said doing issues, why the CASWS was not included in so might impact on Coun. Davies’ employthe website. ment with an ambulance service. With a dour There was a rumour going around the look directed at the mayor, Lorje replied she City that developers were concerned about was more concerned about people and their marketing the new subdivisions that borsafety. These folks are not ready for primedered the Yarrow Youth Farm in Saskatoon. time comedy. At the council meeting, Coun. Troy Davies Not to be left sitting in the grandstand, asked what the plan was for the land that Coun. Zach Jefferies stood to applaud housed the Yarrow youth facility. The adadministration for the good news in bringing ministrative response was since the land was the bridge decking repair in under budget. surrounded by new subdivisions it would Administration took some of the wind out likely be incorporated into that plan. Hmm, of his sails by saying some of the savmaybe it wasn’t just a rumour. Although I ings would be needed for diverting traffic, understand the concern of the developers, signage and personnel issues during the shutperhaps they or the City and province should down. All were silent about the flag raised by have looked at relocating the farm rather administration last December “unless crews than disposing of what was purported to be find more deterioration than anticipated” a valuable service to correct errant juvenile and the usual budget and timeline overruns. behaviour. And, of course, there was no mention about Next up was the new meter parking the arches and piers that also need work system. From all reports, if the system works that will not be done during this shutdown as planned, the City might have stumbled because the City is spending pretty much onto a good thing. The idea of not having to everything it has on the decking. Expect a run back to your vehicle with a ticket stub sequel to this closure in a few short years. to display on your dashboard is a great imAdmittedly, I was channel surfing while provement over pay station parking in other sporadically viewing this meeting. Thanks cities. Better yet, if you are delayed at an to the powers that be, I chanced upon Judge appointment and unable to get to your meter, Judy. This crusty television jurist dispensed eventually you will be able to add time to justice on property line, zoning, barking and your parking through a cellphone app. The biting dogs and plain general insanity issues super bonus is the option of moving your in a hilarious fashion. It was so much more vehicle to another meter in a different area entertaining than council — and almost as and carrying your paid parking with you. relevant. But then Coun. Darren Hill raised the isehnatyshyn@gmail.com

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Pat McBeath holds a photo of her 1974 curling team, which won 118 games and lost only two (Photo Supplied)

1974 was a magical year for Farnham curling team

Cam Hutchinson Saskatoon Express orget winning the 1974 Canadian women’s curling championship. Forget losing only two games in a one-for-the-ages season that saw them win 118 times. What Emily Farnham remembers most, and holds most dearly, is the lifelong bond among the four members of that team. Linda Saunders threw third rocks, with Pat McBeath at second and Donna Collins playing lead. “The best part of it is we are all very close friends and still are, and spend time together,” Farnham said from her home in Airdrie, Alberta. “You are familiar with the phrase ‘through sickness and health, tough

times and good times’ — and each family has had them.” Farnham’s national championship was the last of six in a row for Saskatchewan. Joyce McKee started it, Dorenda Schoenhals followed, then Vera Pezer — with McKee playing second — added three. Then it was Farnham’s turn in the spotlight. “We didn’t feel any extra pressure to win, but we were certainly proud to represent Saskatchewan,” she said. The team was new, which makes its accomplishments more remarkable. “Donna curled with me for seven years and, in the spring of ’73, we were looking to put a team together, so we approached Pat and Linda.”

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their respective husbands and said, ‘You know we really want to do this, but we realize it is going to take a lot of time away.’ We were away a lot and we spent a lot of time together off the ice. We had dinners together and played cards together. Anyway, the men said, ‘110 per cent, go for it.’ It melded in beautifully.” Yes, it was 118 wins, melded in beautifully. “It really worked out well,” she said. “We won everything in sight.” One loss was against a men’s team and the other was in the playdowns. Farnham said they often played against men’s teams to sharpen their game. They beat a ton of them. She said her team did many of the things today’s foursomes do to prepare. “We were very conscious of being physically fit — even though I smoked — and nutrition and so on and so forth. That certainly helped us out. “The curlers now have all this wonderful support coach-wise, professional training, psychologists, nutritionists and great emphasis on mental preparation for the game. We had that, too. “It is really unfortunate they didn’t have the worlds then. I think we would have done OK there. Now you have the worlds, the Olympics and it is a very concentrated program. There is a lot of curling for these women and you have to really make a commitment to go forward. All the support things that come into play are absolutely wonderful. “The best thing that happened is the four-rock rule. It makes the game a lot more interesting. We were from the hit-them era. The four-rock rule makes great curling and is great for the spectators.” She said her team would have done well in today’s game. “I think we would have. The way we were curling then, we went through undefeated (at nationals).” Farnham’s team was only together for that one magical season. McBeath moved to Weyburn and then Saunders to Calgary. Looking back, Farnham emphasized the friendships with her teammates trump everything her team won that season. “This team is very, very important to me and has been a great part of my life. And I know it has been for them as well. They are wonderful memories.”

The four played in a bonspiel, won it and decided to play together in 1973-74. “You use the word chemistry, but it was much more than that. Putting a team together is very difficult. We all have different personalities and different quirks. It all seemed to meld together,” Farnham said. “They were very supportive of me, and I am sure you are aware that I was a very intense curler. We were mature people that understood what it took to put a team together psychologically, mentally and physically and so on.” The four women made a commitment to go for it all they could before the season (This story also appeared in the Heart started. And go for it, they did. Chart newspaper during the Scotties Tour“The beauty is Pat and Linda went to nament of Hearts.) A friend came over the other day with a box of lemons from Yuma, Ariz. What a treat! After flipping through books for good lemon recipes, I discovered one I had long ago forgotten. I decided to invite them over for brunch, so we could enjoy the lemons together. This is an easyto-make delicious crisp waffle with a rich lemon cream sauce. Invite special friends or neighbours to your home to try it. It is a great way to start the day.

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Do ward meetings really cost that much? Question: In response to your reply on Feb. 9 to the cost of ward meetings, I can’t see how they can possibly be expensive. Please provide the actual cost with numbers. Mayor Atchison: When I was a councillor in 1995, I started ward meetings in Saskatoon. I was the councillor for Ward 10. I think it is exceedingly important to talk with constituents to get their Ask the feedback. We have held ward meetings every year in the fall except election years. This past year we were asked to curtail some of our programming because of budget constraints. So we did. Instead, we began a series of programs called Meet the Mayor at the Mall. We went to each of the indoor malls and met with citizens to hear about concerns and issues that are important to them. And we certainly plan on doing that again in the spring. Question: Is it up to each councillor to have a meeting in their ward? Mayor Atchison: Councillors can have a meeting if they wish. They have their own communication budgets. The mayor’s office has a communication budget as well. Let me go back to the original question: the cost. All the town hall meetings cost about $20,000 in total – a ballpark figure. The meetings have to be coordinated with the schedules of the 10 councillors and the mayor. There is a coordinator who is tasked with the organization, scheduling, advertising and facilitating of the meetings. We also have to coordinate with City officials who attend the meetings. We try to use library facilities when we can in each of the wards so we don’t have to rent meeting halls. The meetings are traditionally held in the late fall, but the organization begins in the summer. And we start that early because of all the other meetings that happen in the fall such as federal meetings, Big City Mayors’ Caucus, Saskatchewan City Mayors Caucus, the federal Railway Safety Working Group and all of the different boards from across the country that the mayor is a part of. Question: The Feb. 9 column also said there are 483 seasonal decorations in use. Do these cost less than ward meetings? What is the annual cost of these? They are most certainly something that could be eliminated when looking at the budget. Mayor Atchison: At council, the decision was made to maintain the seasonal winter lighting decorations. If you look around public places in Europe, you’ll see they put a lot of lighting in different areas. It does two things. First of all, it’s very at-

tractive and it gives you a sense of safety and well-being. I quite like them and we are doing more of that. In terms of cost, they come out of entirely different budgets. The decorations come out of the public works budget and I don’t have that figure off the top of my head, but it is a report that went to council in January so you could find it there. Question: How are the new Mayor parking stations working? Mayor Atchison: I am told they are working quite well. There is always a learning curve with something new, and a few bugs to work out. The new parking stations are evolving and are rolling out gradually. Right now they are on 21st Street from Midtown Plaza to the Bessborough Hotel and on Second Avenue from 19th Street to 23rd Street. Once the administration is confident that these are working well and people are getting used to the pay stations, then the rest of the meters will be hooded and pay stations brought online. There are a few things people need to remember. They need to pay with either coins or a credit card: Visa or MasterCard, not Amex. The stations take quarters, loonies and toonies. You can also exchange your old city card for a new one and transfer the value and use it in the new pay stations. You also need to know When you live outdoors like our pigeon friends, you have to take what Mother Nayour licence plate number. You go to the ture dishes out weather-wise. Unfortunately, most days in the winter that means station, enter your licence plate number, freezing your butt off, like this pair watching Spadina traffic in the snow from and choose the amount of time you want atop the railway trestle, or the one with snow gathering on him. up to the limit on that street, pay and go. (Photos by Steve Gibb/GibbArt.com) And that’s it. And that time is portable. Say you are on 21st Street and need to go over to Fourth Avenue and 24th Street and you still have time that you’ve paid for; you will be able to use that over there, too, when the whole system is up and running. Question: Mr. Mayor, does the City’s smoking rules also apply to electronic cigarettes? Mayor Atchison: Not that I am aware of. I think you will see in restaurants and everything else that no one is using them. The city solicitor is always monitoring provincial laws, so we will see if there are any changes planned for the future.

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Hitting the pre-Oscar circuit was an ego trip

orgive me in advance for ment industry’s biggest agentwo columns in a row on cies, repping the likes of Leo Los Angeles, but given DiCaprio, Steve Carrell and the recent news of the head of Jim Carrey. Creative Saskatchewan, J.P. There are networking events Ellson, and his trip to Holly— most of them breakfasts — wood to schmooze the prebut, again, this is not the time Oscar circuit, I feel compelled nor the place to be trying to to weigh in. break into the industry. Love I am a publicist, which is it or hate it, Hollywood during a fancy way of saying I’m a the Oscars is one of the most pimp – minus the abuse and narcissistic, self-congratulatory Columnist exploitation of vulnerable inplaces on Earth. Anybody dividuals, of course, but pretty outside of the circle – which, much everything else is fair game. as I pointed out above, is still rather large I was in Hollywood during the run – isn’t welcome. up to the Oscars, for various reasons Sure, there are the useless, patronof which I won’t bore you. But for the izing events and venues catering to those record, you didn’t pay for my trip. (dare-I-say wannabes?) who turn up in In pre-Oscar Hollywood, specifically Hollywood around Oscar time just to say the week leading up to the big show, the they were there, which brings me back to streets, hotels, bars and restaurants are the point of this column. teeming with pimps, er, publicists. There In Saskatchewan, we canned the film are publicists, Porsches, and thousands tax credit for a reason. It wasn’t a particuof the people who make films for silver larly politically astute reason — for the screen and television (as well as the money the government saved, they probexploding platform of digital media, i.e. ably spent tenfold over again in damage Netflix, Amazon, etc.). control — but it wasn’t a terrible fiscal Let me tell you something: When reason. At the time, with the province you’re in the heart of it all, surrounded flush with cash, it seemed nothing more by more sprawling cities with names than miserly — the SaskParty governlike Culver City, Burbank and Universal ment taking a shot at the left-leaning City, you really get a sense of what a film local arts community. industry is really all about. Now, when we’re busted (and yes, Forty-seven billion dollars is the kind we’re busted), it doesn’t seem so bad. We of annual (yes, annual) economic outdon’t have a film industry in this provput the film industry generates for the ince. Save your angry emails and letters Los Angeles county area, according to a — we don’t. We have a hobby group, a 2011 report generated for the Hollywood small crowd of extremely talented niche Chamber of Commerce. artists who provide an integral service Millions (yes, millions) of people in to the arts scene, and some really great the City of Hollywood and surroundlocally produced television focused on loing regions are employed in the motion cal offerings. But we don’t have a motion picture industry, right from the top execu- picture industry. tives in those Porsches, to the florists, We provide the sweeping prairie backseamstresses and delivery drivers who drop for the odd ‘big’ movie (and apparprovide equally essential services to ently we pay Corner Gas for the privilege production. of doing the same, but don’t get me The week leading up to the Oscars started) and produce some amazing local is simply epic in Hollywood. From the talent (Tatiana Maslany) who promptly moment the folded bleachers start lining move away when they find success — the curbs and the impossibly long swaths and, rightly so, because if any individual of sumptuous gold fabric unfurl around or corporation wants to be successful in the Dolby Theatre’s entrance, the place is the motion picture industry they should more electric than it is the other 355 days absolutely move to a place that has one. a year. Because again, in Saskatchewan, we It couldn’t, however, be a worse time don’t have a motion picture industry. to actually try and do business. EveryWhich is why, J.P. Ellson’s jolly one who’s anyone (I’m allowed to say holiday to Hollywood, pre-Oscars, that about Hollywood, which is the only was pointless. Further, in a provincial place you can say that) is either directly environment of what is supposed to be involved with production of the show, fiscal austerity, it was reckless and inapor getting their talent ready to attend the propriate. Don’t insult the taxpayer by show. pretending it was more than it was — it Everyone else is attending parties that was not a work trip, but an ego trip. Pay I promise you the head of Creative Sasback the funds and focus on maintaining katchewan is not attending, such as the the creative, oh so creative, SaskatchWilliam Morris Endeavor Party, hosted ewan talent that can actually thrive in by William Morris, one of the entertain- this province.

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Jenny Neal and a grandmother from a rural area in Malawi formed an instant bond (Photos Supplied)

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Saskatoon group making a difference in Africa Madison Prosofsky Saskatoon Express enny Neal is a grandmother. She is also a member of Grandmothers for Grandmothers (G4G). Neal, a retired University of Saskatchewan professor, will be the guest speaker on March 6 at the Grandmothers for Grandmothers 10th annual fundraising dinner. Neal will discuss the hardships and triumphs she has seen in Africa, and what the Grandmothers for Grandmothers organization is doing to help. Involved with G4G since 2007, Neal, along with many others, has dedicated part of her retirement to providing relief for grandmothers in Africa. One of her memories is having an African grandmother visit her home in Saskatoon. The visit was made possible by the Stephen Lewis Foundation. “I really connected with the grandmother. I remember sitting in the garden for about two hours with her on an October day. She came from a very rural area in Malawi, and yet we had so much in common. We felt the same about so many things; I thought it was amazing.” The group in Saskatoon takes inspiration from a Margaret Mead quote: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world: indeed it’s the only thing that ever has.” They are living up to those words. Now boasting 185 members in Saskatoon, G4G has grown tremendously from its handful of determined grandmothers in 2005. The group has donated $533,847 to the Stephen Lewis Foundation (SLF) so far. Neal has nothing but good things to say about the work being done in Africa by G4G and the SLF, and the positive attitudes of those enduring hard times in Africa. They aren’t just handingJames out money; rather, the JW15176.C02

people are helping themselves, she said. She gives much of the credit to volunteer teachers, many of whom work through Consol Homes, an organization supporting orphans and other vulnerable children in Malawi. “There’s tremendous stigma if your parents have died of AIDS; people don’t want them in their house because they might catch it. So (teachers) bring them together as a group and they give them emotional support, but then these groups were really giving back. They were raising money for their own school fees. They were helping grandmothers with their housing, helping them tend their gardens. They brought attention to sexual abuse. “The things that our grandmothers do for us are small compared to the things that grandmothers in Africa are doing. It’s not only for their grandchildren, but for their community. They have learned to cope with diseases like HIV/AIDS and still manage to care for those who are living with the same disease.” Once at the bottom of the hierarchy, grandmothers have become a force to be reckoned with in the eyes of many. Neal tells a story of how strength in a community is a healing mechanism. “We went down to meet one grandmother who had a four-year-old grandson. He was the first one who had actually been saved by the Consol Homes. They got a message that this child was dying. A newborn baby was dying because the mother had died four days after the birth and there was no way to feed this child. “Elsa, who runs the Consol Homes, rushed down — it was like a seven-hour drive down there – with infant formula. She had to get the community together to help the woman, because she had to teach her how

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Dear Reena, area and scrub. Wash the pot I live in a small apartwell before using. ment that has no balDear Reena, cony and only a very small My challenge happens fridge. Whenever I purwhen I sew. My threads chase a bag of potatoes I always tangle, which makes store it in my pantry, but a my projects very frustrating short time later they bud. because I spend too much Do you have any tips for time untangling thread. preventing potatoes from Help. — Franca quickly budding? — Kel Dear Franca, Dear Kel, Many sewing retailers sell Household Simply store an apple in waxed threads. They don’t Solutions the potato bag to slow down come in bolts, but in sections potato budding. of long-hanging threads. You Dear Reena, can also wax thread yourself by running I was given a beautiful cashmere the thread across a piece of paraffin wax. sweater for Christmas, and I am won- Doing this helps prevent tangles. dering if you have any tips to ensure Dear Reena, that moths don’t get at it? I had anHow can I sharpen scissors without other cashmere sweater that now has a professional sharpener? — Zara a hole in it, and I was devastated. I do Dear Zara, not want to use mothballs because of Using your scissors, cut through a few the smell. — Helen pieces of aluminum foil, steel wool or Dear Helen, sandpaper. You are smart to avoid mothballs. They give off toxic vapours and the Life Just Got Easier smell lingers. Clean your cashmere Whenever I replace my pet bird’s sweater according to the directions on food, I toss the shelled food outside inthe label. Store the sweater in an airstead of in the garbage so that wild birds tight container, along with lavender and/ can enjoy uneaten seeds. — Detra or rosemary sachets. Another option: My daughter had a splinter on her finSprinkle lavender essential oils onto a ger that I could not remove; it was very cotton ball and store with the sweater. painful and needed care. In desperation, I This home is located at 359 Pringle Court (Photos by Peter Wilson) Dear Reena, put a raisin onto the splinter and wrapped We are staying in a motel that sup- her finger with a bandage. I left the banplies stainless steel pots. Some party dage on for 24 hours. Then I removed the before us left a plastic bag adhered to bandage and raisin and gently squeezed one of the pots. I have tried boiling the area. With a little effort, the splinter water in the pot to loosen the plastic, was exposed and I was able to pull it out! but it did not work. My husband tried — Geoffrey heating the plastic with a hairdryer, Make a wonderful watering jug for but that did not work. Any ideas? — sprinkling plants. Drill holes into the lid Peter Wilson ence. All of the kitchen appliances are Linda of an empty four-litre milk jug. Fill the Saskatoon Express included in the seller’s price. Dear Linda, jug with water and secure lid. Water your omes by Ens has a new Located above the garage, the master A few commercial products work well to plants; it’s the best! — Ernie (A garden1,492-square-foot home in Stone- bedroom features a wall-mounted natural remove plastic from stainless steel: Bar er for more than 70 years) bridge that has many elegant gas fireplace, a large walk-in closet and Keepers Friend used with hot water and a upgrades, along with a partially finished, an en suite equipped with an oversized scrubby pad or Goo Gone. Spray the area I enjoy your questions and tips; keep potential revenue-producing suite in the shower and Jacuzzi tub. and leave for 10 minutes before scrubthem coming. Need a presenter on the basement. The other two bedrooms and the family bing. Or freeze the pot for one hour. Pour topics Effective Speaking or The Power The modified bi-level home has a bathroom are located on the main level. hot water and Dawn dish soap onto the of Words? Check out Reena.ca. large foyer, which leads into the openThe home has an attached double gaplan main floor. With 12- and nine-foot rage. Other highlights include a finished ceilings in the great room and kitchen concrete walkway and driveway. The — along with a large window package partially completed suite in the basement — the home has a distinctive touch of level has a separate entrance. elegance. Located at 359 Pringle Court, the Answers The kitchen is attractive, with custom home is priced at $539,900 and can be on page 15 By Boots and Jim Struthers maple cabinetry, a large island and lots of viewed Thursdays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., countertop space that combine to make and Saturdays and Sundays from 2 p.m. meal preparationJames an enjoyable experito 5 p.m. JW15145.C02

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Cam Hutchinson & Friends:

Cubs fans have that shrinking feeling

anice Hough, on the Chicago Cubs announcing they now have a new mental skills program, run by sports psychologist Dr. Ken Ravizza: “Will Dr. Ravizza also set up depression clinics for Cubs fans?” l Bill Littlejohn, on Kobe Bryant reportedly reaching out for advice to Anna Wintour, the ruthless editor of the fashion magazine, Vogue: “Some of his ex-teammates say that’s appropriate — his bio should be called The Devil Wears Purple.” l I looked at the dress for hours. It is white and gold. l From TC Chong: “At the NFL combine, Jameis Winston ran the 40 in 4.97 seconds. Rumour has it he improved his time to 4.55 when a scout handed him a bag of crab legs.” l From Torben Rolfsen: “If you thought the Mayweather-Pacquiao promoters couldn’t get any greedier, they’ve added Crosby-Dubinsky II to the undercard.” l It’s a bit dated, but I found it LMAO funny when big-time author Jeff Pearlman sent out this tweet: “Jim Nantz just complimented Colts offense on its deep penetration. The teen boy in me loves that” l An embarrassing moment at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts: I raced down the stairs from the media bench in the arena to the interview area, hoping to catch Tracy Horgan of Northern Ontario before she left to go to the dressing room. Huffing and puffing, I looked at her and said, “I’m not sure what to ask you. Tell me something.” She did which is typical of the wonderful women of curling. l Hough, on Hank Aaron saying he is rooting for A-Rod to have a “great year:”

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“Well, getting paid $22 million for sitting in the dugout sounds like a pretty great year to most people.” l Littlejohn, on a report finding a sewage-polluted bay among Rio de Janiero’s Olympic venue problems: “As a result, many U.S. athletes are rumoured to be thinking of training at Oakland’s O.co Coliseum.” l From Chong: “It’s the 35th anniversary of the Miracle on Ice at Lake Placid. Today’s version of a Miracle is when there are no Leafs jerseys thrown onto the ice after a home game.” l Recent Leafs addition Olli Jokinen has played more than 1,000 NHL games and fewer than 20 playoff games. So he’s in the right spot. l It would be so Toronto if David Clarkson became the David Clarkson of three years ago. Here’s hoping. l From Rolfsen: “Eight per cent of NBA players changed addresses on Feb. 19. They should bring in a corporate sponsor: the trade deadline, presented by United Van Lines.” l From Littlejohn: “Joba Chamberlain’s new contract includes a Cy Young bonus. Isn’t that like Vin Diesel’s new contract including an Oscar bonus?” l Chong, on NBC reporting higher ratings since they suspended anchor Brian Williams: “How do we know they aren’t lying about their ratings?” l From Rolfsen: “Rough week for Chicago sports fans: Patrick Kane injury, Derrick Rose injury, and the Cubs are back.” l Rolfsen, on the mystery tunnel being discovered near Toronto’s Pan-Am Games site: “Hard to believe they found a space larger than Jonathan Bernier’s five-hole.”

Views of the World Jumping to conclusions

By RJ Currie ongratulations to Manitoba skip Jennifer Jones on her fifth Canadian women’s curling championship and record 20th Scotties playoff victory. As if it wasn’t hard enough to keep up with the Joneses. l Russell Westbrook earned MVP honours by scoring 41 in the NBA All-Star Game. That’s one short of Wilt Chamberlain’s All-Star record of 42 in one night — points, not women. l Two Tennessee high school girls basketball teams got banned from the post-season for intentionally trying to lose a game to avoid the top seed. The first thing that gave them away? They came out in tank tops. l Atlanta Braves outfielder BJ Upton wants to be called Melvin Upton Jr., his birth name. That may be a sports first: a player to be named earlier. l Leonard Nimoy has died. Mr. Spock first appeared in September, 1966, the start of the Leafs last championship season. Since then, expecting the Leafs to win the Stanley Cup has not been logical. l One of this year’s Oscar favourites

was Boyhood, which spans 12 years of a boy growing up. It’s a drama — or in Johnny Manziel’s case, a how-to film. l I’m not saying Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao are too old for a marquee fight. But if one is suspected of biting the other, officials will check for denture cream. l Reuters reports a rogue owl has been launching violent attacks on people living in a Dutch town. Hunters who see the owl have been advised to hoot to kill. l Byron Jones broad jumped 12 feet, 3 inches at the NFL combine, the biggest leap in combine history. Unless you include Jameis Winston being called the next Peyton Manning. l Jack Nicklaus said Tiger Woods is “struggling more between his ears than he is anyplace else.” In Tiger’s case that’s progress: his struggles started between his legs. l Complex Sports called Michael Jordan the most clutch player in Bulls history. Derek Rose may go down as the most crutch. RJ’s Groaner of the Week Did you hear the one about the curler who took his rocks for granite?

Lawes confesses

ere is an excerpt from a brief, but probing interview I did with Manitoba curler Kaitlyn Lawes at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. Me: So Kaitlyn, are those real curling rocks you are lifting in the television commercial and the newspaper advertisements? Kaitlyn: Do you want the truth? (laughing) No, it’s not a real curling rock.

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Me: And what about the sweating? Kaitlyn: No, that’s all water squirted on our faces. Right before they would say, ‘Action,’ they would start out with a squirt gun in our faces. I don’t sweat that much. (laughing) Me: But can you lift a 40-pound curling rock (as compared to the fake one)? Kaitlyn: Oh, I can lift that no problem (laughing).

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MARCH 8 Pavlo in concert. Broadway Theatre, doors at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Tickets are $38 and available by calling 306-652-6556, online at www. broadwaytheatre.ca or at the theatre.

EVENTS MARCH 4 Lisa Dutton of Global Television will host a discussion of The Motherload, to be held at 7 p.m. at the Frances Morrison Library. The film is a documentary for International Women’s Day that takes an in-depth look at the subject of working mothers – the triumphs, challenges and issues that arise when women feel they have to do it all. Free of charge. Everyone is welcome.

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MARCH 5 Dine in the Dark, a culinary fundraiser presented by the CNIB, goes Thurs., March 5, sponsored by the Park Town Hotel and supported by Scotiabank and Rawlco Radio. Wearing blindfolds, diners will be taken on a journey of the senses and will enjoy smells, sounds, tastes and textures in a way they never thought possible. The event is being held at the Park Town Hotel. Reception and silent auction at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m. Tickets $75 or $525 for a table of eight people. Call 306374-4545 or visit the CNIB office in Saskatoon, 1705 McKercher Drive.

MARCH 5-8 The Sports and Leisure Show, presented by the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation, goes at Prairieland Park Thurs. March 5 from 6-10 p.m.; Fri., March 6, noon to 9 p.m.; Sat., March 7, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Sun., March 8, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission $12 adults, $8 juniors, $8 seniors, $25 families.

Saturday, March 14th, 5:30 p.m. Tickets $10. For more information call 306-652-6812.

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MARCH 14

First Monday of every month

Shake Your Shamrocks, Legion fundraiser. Tickets $20 for a dance and Celtic feast at the Nutana Legion (3021 Louis Street). Dinner at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 306-3746303.

MARCH 14 Fifth annual Music for Mutts charity benefit concert. Music for Mutts is a benefit concert for New Hope Dog Rescue, generously hosted by the Saskatoon Academy of Music. The evening features musically diverse performances by the Saskatoon Academy of Music teachers, as well as a silent auction, door prizes, and great refreshments. Meet some of the fabulous New Hope foster dogs, and enjoy an evening with fellow music and dog lovers. Doors and silent auction open at 6:30 p.m. with the concert starting at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at the Saskatoon Academy of Music: call 306-934-2424 or email inquiries@saskatoonacademyofmusic.com to reserve your tickets today. Tickets are $20 for adults, $12 for kids (14 and under). Academy families get $2 off ticket prices.

Saskatoon Ostomy Association meetings at 7:30 p.m. at Mayfair United Church. We meet the first Monday of the month except when there is a holiday, if so we meet the second Monday.

First Tuesday of every month Left Behind By Suicide is a drop-in support group for individuals who have lost a loved one to suicide. W.A. Edwards Family Centre, 333 4th Ave. North, 7:30 p.m. 9 p.m. There is no cost to attend. For more information, email leftbehind@sasktel.net. FROMI - Friends and Relatives of People with Mental Illness meetings will run from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at W.A. Edwards Family Centre, 333 Fourth Avenue North (wheelchair accessible). If you have a loved one or friend with a mental illness and you need understanding support, contact Carol at 306-249-0693, Linda at 306-933-2085, Lois at 306-242-7670 or e-mail fromisk@gmail.com.

MARCH 14 and 15

First and Third Sunday of every month

REMIX is a show and sale of upcycled furniture and artifacts such as art, sculptures, jewellery and home décor created by local artisans. The show goes at The Refinery noon to 8 p.m. March 14 and noon to 5 p.m. March 15. This year’s line-up of remixers includes: Kathy Allen, CP90415.C02 Chenise

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 W.A. Edwards Centre, 333 4th Avenue North,

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MARCH 6 Grandmothers 4 Grandmothers 10th anniversary fundraising dinner. Western Development Museum. Reception at 5 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $45. Tickets are available by calling Jenifer at 306-242-4989 or at McNally Robinson Booksellers.

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MARCH 6 Mighty Voice’s five singer songwriters play a rugged blend of alternative folk-rock marked by winter-chilling five-part vocal harmonies. Part of the Roots series at the Bassment, March 6 at 9 p.m. Tickets $15 and $20.

MARCH 6 Connecting our Cultural Communities event to be held at Station 20 West on March 6th. We would like to invite you to share in the cultural diversity of Saskatoon, and experience the food, dance, music and cultural displays which will be a part of the evening.

MARCH 6 World Day of Prayer Worship Service 2015 at St. John’s Cathedral (816 Spadina Crescent E). This Service is sponsored by the downtown Churches of Saskatoon, and is written this year by the women of the Bahamas. It will feature the “washing of feet”, accompanied by the Scripture text, “Jesus said to them, “Do you know what I have done for you?” All are welcome (both women and men!).

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Kristin Almen, Dave Cummine, Karen Davidson, Bette Fontaine, Kim Fontaine, Shelley Kaszefski, Christina Pambrun, and Jody Timm. Free admission.

MISCELLANEOUS Second and Fourth Tuesday

The Saskatoon Pattern Dance Club holds dances at Grace Westminster United Church (505 10th Street East) from October until April. We dance to old-time music from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Beginner instruction during the first hour. No experience needed. For further information call 306-382-5107.

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Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays Free art drop-in at the SCYAP Art Centre. All ages are welcome, all materials supplied, no registration required. Tuesdays 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Thursdays 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturdays 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

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Depression Support Group runs on the first and third Wednesday of each month, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the CMHA building (1301 Avenue P North). This is open to anyone struggling with depression and family members wanting to support them. For more info, call 306-270-9181. First and Third Saturdays of ***** the month MARCH 7 Bargain store to support the inner city Lions Club’s Texas Holdem Tournaments. $60 The 17th Annual Seed-Exchange & Eco-Fair Lighthouse project. Babies’, children’s, ladies’ buy-in gets $10,000 in chips, $40 goes to the and men’s clothing; jewellery, purses, belts is March 7th at the St. Mary’s Wellness and Education Centre (327 Ave. N South). A family- cash prize pool. No Re-Buys. 50 seats availand camping clothes available. Wednesdays able. Registration opens at 6, tournament starts from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Paul’s United friendly EcoFair promoting open pollination & at 7 p.m. The Coachman bar at Market Mall. heirloom seed-saving, biodiversity & sustainChurch, 454 Egbert Avenue. Prices from Call 306-668-0015 for more information. able living. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $2 Admission. A $0.25 to $5. Everyone is welcome. For more sure sign that spring is on the horizon! information: Call 306-955-3766 (church) or go First Saturday of every month to spuconline.com or email zixiag@gmail.com. MARCH 12-15 ***** The MindFULL Café, part of the international Newman Players presents Persuasion in the St. George’s Senior Citizen’s Club (1235 -20th Alzheimer Café movement, is an opportunity Fr. O’Donnell Auditorium at St. Thomas More St. West) have bingos and Kaiser from noon College. This stage adaptation of Jane Austen’s to meet in a relaxed social setting for persons until 4 p.m. On the last Wednesday of each with dementia, family, care partners and other last novel is a classic romance story. Shows month we hold a birthday party for applicable run at 7:00 PM Thursday through Saturday and interested people. The Café is a two-hour get members. Monthly socials are also held together with refreshments, entertainment and at 2:00 PM on Sunday. Tickets, $10-$5, and randomly. The club is campaigning for new information. First Saturday of the month from 3 information are available from St. Thomas More members who are 55+. Included are bowling p.m. to 5 p.m. Sherbrooke Community Centre. College at www.stmcollege.ca/newmanplayers alleys, pool tables, dart boards. The club and 306-966-8900. Every Tuesday building is wheelchair accessible with adjacent Off-Broadway Farmers’ Market & International MARCH 13 bus service. Memberships are $5 per year Bazaar and Bistro. Basement of Grace-WestAn old style sock hop takes place at the Gerwith discounts included. For further info call minster United Church (505, 10th Street East). man Concordia Club featuring the ‘Elvis’ band (306)384-4644 or (306)716-0204. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. England on Friday, March 13. Come dressed in Third Thursday ***** 1950s and 1960s style clothing. Advance tickof the Month Spirit of the West 616550 Toastsmasters Club ets $20; call the German Club 306 244-6869 or The Saskatoon Prostate Cancer Support Group Downtown Saskatoon. Come and have some McNally Robinson 306 955-3599. meets every month except July and August at fun with speaking and leadership skills. Our MARCH 14 7:30 p.m. in the W. A. Edwards Family Centre, club meets from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the across from the Saskatoon Funeral Home. For Irish Stew Supper with Entertainment and Hospitality Room of Great Western Brewing more information call Murray Hill at 306-242Silent Auction. Third Avenue United Church. Company. Follow the red fence on south side

5893 or email murraydhill@me.com.

Second Wednesday of the Month Friendship Force International, Saskatoon and Area Club is 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 Lynne Stade at 306933-4835 or lstade@shaw.ca.

Every Thursday 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 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 306-343-9460.

Every second Saturday of the month Memory Writers meet every second Saturday of each month from September to June, 10 a.m. – 12 noon at the Edwards Centre, 333 Fourth Avenue. Record and share the events and memories of your life in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. For more information call Neva at 306-343-0256 or Hilda Epp at 306-382-2446. ***** SCOOTERS indoor playgroup for children newborns to age five and their parents/caregivers will be at Emmanuel Baptist Church from9:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. $40/family/year or suggested drop-in donation of $5/family. Visit our Facebook page (Scooters - at EBC) for more information. ***** Pop In & Play. 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Erindale Alliance Church (310 Perehudoff Cres). Bring your little ones with you downstairs for a great time of fun and connecting. Monthly theme, learning centres, snack and the occasional speaker. More info at office@ erindalealliance.ca.

First and Third Wednesday of the month Resporados support group for people with breathing difficulties taking place at 1:30 p.m. at Mayfair United Church (33rd Street West). For more information, contact Debbie at 306-664-4992.

Every Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday Overeaters Anonymous: Is food a problem for you? Do you eat when you’re not hungry? Do you binge, purge or restrict? Is your weight affecting your life? We are a non-profit 12-step group that meets on Tuesdays at noon and 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. For more information including locations visit www.oa.org.

Fridays Karousels Dance Club, learn to dance. New class starting Jan. 9. Cued ballroom at 7 p.m. Albert Community Centre(610 Clarence Ave. South). For more information, call 306-290-5486.

Tuesdays and Thursdays 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.

Newcomers’ Club The Saskatoon Newcomers’ Club welcomes new female residents in the Saskatoon area, as well as those who have recently undergone a significant change in lifestyle (such as relationship status, retirement, or becoming a new parent). A new resident is defined as one who has not resided in Saskatoon and/or surrounding area for more than three years. The club holds monthly dinner outings, coffee gatherings, book club and other planned activities. If interested, please reply by email saskatoonnewcomersclub@gmail.com or call 306-668-8131.

Singles Social Group 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.

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Vehicle(s) may be shown with optional equipment. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offers. Offers only valid at participating dealers. Retail offers may be cancelled or changed at any time without notice. See your Ford Dealer for complete details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. For factory orders, a customer may either take advantage of eligible raincheckable Ford retail customer promotional incentives/offers available at the time of vehicle factory order or time of vehicle delivery, but not both or combinations thereof. Retail offers not combinable with any CPA/GPC or Daily Rental incentives, the Commercial Upfit Program or the Commercial Fleet Incentive Program (CFIP). ± Until March 2, 2015, receive 0% APR purchase financing on new 2014 Ford Focus SE Sedan models for up to 84 months, to qualified retail customers, on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest interest rate. Example: $25,000 purchase financed at 0% APR for 84 months, monthly payment is $297.62, cost of borrowing is $0 or APR of 0% and total to be repaid is $25,000. Down payment on purchase financing offers may be required based on approved credit from Ford Credit. * Purchase a new 2014 F-150 XLT SuperCab 4X4 5.0L with 300A Package for $25,899 (after Manufacturer Rebate of $12,250 deducted). Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Manufacturer Rebate has been deducted. Offer includes charges for freight and air tax $1,800 but excludes options, freight (except in Quebec), AC Tax (except in Quebec), Green Levy (if applicable, and except in Quebec), license, fuel fill charge, insurance, dealer PDI (except in Quebec), PPSA (if financed or leased) (a maximum RDPRM fee of $44 and third party service fee of $4 for Quebec, if leased), administration fees (except in Quebec), and any other applicable environmental charges/fees (except in Ontario and Quebec) and taxes. All prices are based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. ** Until March 2, 2015, receive $1,500/ $1,000/ $1,500/ $2,500/ $1,500 in Delivery Allowances with the purchase or lease of a new 2014 Focus BEV/ 2014 Focus S Automatic/ 2014 Focus (excluding S and BEV)/ 2014 Focus S Manual/ 2014 Focus SE Sedan which, for cash purchase customers only, is combinable with $1,500/ $1,500/ $1,500/ $1,500/ $0 in Non-Stackable Cash for total Manufacturer Rebates of $3,000/ $2,500/ $3,000/ $4,000/ $1,500. Offers are not combinable with CPA, GPC, CFIP, Daily Rental Allowance and A/X/Z/D/F-Plan programs. Delivery allowances are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. “non-stackable cash” is available to cash purchase customers and customers not financing or leasing through Ford Credit. “Non-stackable cash” is not combinable with Ford Credit purchase financing or lease rates. † F-Series is the best-selling pickup truck in Canada for 49 years in a row based on Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association statistical sales report up to 2014 year end. + Claim based on Ford’s definition of single nameplate, which does not include rebadged vehicles, platform derivatives or other vehicle nameplate versions based on IHS Automotive Polk global new registrations for CY2013. ©2015 Sirius Canada Inc. “SiriusXM”, the SiriusXM logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc. and are used under licence. ©2015 Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. All rights reserved.

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What should I do? His libido is out of control have a discussion with him over a coffee in a quiet, private area where you will not be interrupted. Allow for an open discussion on all points. Express your needs and concerns while not judging his; and c) Take a break for at least 24 hours and make a decision. If he truly wants what is best for you, he will compromise and control his sexual urges. (Lianne will be interviewing in Saskatoon from March 23-25. Call 1-204 888-1529 to book your appointment.)

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