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Josie and her hero Dog rescued after jumping from bridge

Last week, Calvin Hamm and Josie saw each other for the first time since the March morning when he pulled her out of the river (Photo by Steve Gibb) Cam Hutchinson Saskatoon Express t was 5 a.m. and the end of Calvin Hamm’s shift. He and the others in a fleet of trucks used to haul snow were heading back to the yard to park their semis. Hamm was travelling west on the Circle Drive Bridge when suddenly the car in front of him slammed on its brakes. With a rear-end collision pending and a truck to

his right, Hamm swung into the left lane. Suddenly a dog darted out from in front of the car. Hamm knew he couldn’t stop his semi before hitting the dog so he laid on the horn, hoping the dog would run up the road to avoid being hit. Then, something happened that will be forever etched in Hamm’s mind and in the minds of the others on the bridge on that chilly March morning. The dog veered to her left, jumped over the

edge and into the middle of the river below. “At that point, because my trucker buddies were all behind me and we all have CB radios, and all I could hear on my radio was, ‘Holy man, did you see that dog jump over the edge? That dog is so dead.’ I was thinking the same thing, too: ‘Holy crap, I just killed a dog? It was my fault that it freaked out because I honked my air horn. I spooked it, and that’s what I wanted to happen because otherwise I would have

just smoked her,” Hamm said. “She obviously didn’t know she was on a bridge and she was running full tilt, saw the car to the right and got spooked from that and knew something was behind it. It had no other place to go but left. And it jumped over the median and into the river. It was pretty intense.” Hamm returned to the yard, parked his truck and drove home. (Continued on page 4)

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While pigeons are regular tenants of Saskatoon’s bridges, it’s unusual to see geese in such an awkward location. However, this pair of Canada geese were spotted soaking up the sun high up on one of the pillars of the CPR Bridge. (Photos by Steve Gibb)

It’s a classic man-saves-dog story

andy and I were havment in this story is the dog ing dinner with two jumping off the bridge. The other couples when second part is a man rescuing one of the people at the table the dog. said, “I think I have a story “Dog rescued after jumpfor you.” ing off bridge.” It turned out to be one Does that work? It is of those “no way, that-justaccurate, although the dog doesn’t-happen stories.” jumped over the railing, With every sentence at clearly not knowing what the table that night, the story was on the other side. The became more captivating. dog wouldn’t have known Our eyes got bigger and bigshe was on a bridge. The dog Editor ger, and our jaws started to had little choice but to flee drop. The story begins when a dog gets from the path of the truck. Maybe the spooked at a dog park and bolts away better headline is “Dog rescued after from its owner. It ends with the dog be- jumping from bridge.” Is jumping off ing taken in by someone and returned to different than jumping from? Semanits owners the next day. None of that is tics? particularly uncommon. If she could think like a human, I’m What happened in-between is mind- pretty sure the dog, Josie, probably did blowing. It’s one of the best man-saves- a WTF on her way down to the river. dog stories I have ever heard. Then The other element is the man rescuing again, dog-saves-human stories are the dog. I am sure Calvin did a WTF more often in the news. This story is when he saw the dog jump over the about Calvin Hamm seeing a dog jump railing. off the Circle Drive Bridge and, almost What is the three- or four-word an hour later, going to the river to see if headline to place on the photo? We she survived. It has a happy ending, as could reference the bridge and change you know from looking at our cover. the subhead. We also have the caption How do you write a headline on a under the photo to use for information. story like this without it looking like But that’s in small type. the front page of the National Enquirer? The photo is of Calvin and Josie. To capture the attention of readers, the Does that change the game? How about cover, in a perfect world, needs two using something based on them seeing elements: A strong photo and a snappy each other for the first time since Josie headline. If the headline is accurate, was in the water? We don’t want to be better yet. I don’t take photos and I too cutesy or flippant. am not a good headline writer. Part How about “Josie and her hero” and of copy editor Shannon Boklaschuk’s combine that with “Dog rescued after job description is rewriting headlines. jumping from bridge”? Sometimes it is because there are And the caption under the photo spelling mistakes. Sometimes there are could read, “Last week, Calvin Hamm grammatical mistakes. Most of the time and Josie saw each other for the first it is because my headlines pretty much time since the March morning when suck. he pulled her out of the river (Photo by We often use a few words on the Steve Gibb)” photo to tease you and then a regular It works for me. We’ll see if it works headline across the top of the story. I’m for Shannon. thinking we can all agree the key eleIt was quite the reunion on that

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Josie is one lucky dog afternoon last week. Josie clearly knew Calvin from somewhere. He got the majority of her kisses. The Apesland family was ecstatic to finally meet the person who cared enough to go to the river to find their dog. Josie has been rescued three times: Once from northern Saskatchewan, once from a shelter and, last month, from icy river waters on that chilly March morning. Calvin stopped and patted Josie as he approached the door to leave the Apesland home. He told her he hopes she has a long life. He gave her another chance. ***** It is great having Ned Powers back on our pages this week. Ned has been battling a health problem for the past couple of months and is now feeling up to writing again. He’s also now deeply immersed in the Montreal Expos, er, Washington Nationals baseball season. We are happy to have Ned back and I am sure our readers are, too.

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or retired Saskatoon fire do and it was an opportunity to chief Brian Bentley and work with Meaghan on a spehis daughter, Meaghan, cial project. And when I think the opportunity to become of my own role as a cancer surco-chairs of Saskatoon Bust vivor and the loss of family and A Move 2015 was something friends, it was an easy decision they couldn’t refuse. to make.” The event will give Brian Bust A Move is a day of and Meaghan a chance to recorganized fitness and fun at the ognize and honour the life of Saskatoon Field House on April their loved one, Myrna, whose 18 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. The contributions to Saskatoon and proceeds will go to the Breast even fields far away were sigHealth Centre at Saskatoon City People nificant before she lost her life Hospital and to the molecular to cancer on Aug. 21, 2014. imaging research unit at Royal Her commitments to family were first University Hospital. and foremost. She placed a high value on “We’re supporting state-of-the-art community living during a 38-year career imaging, making it possible for earlier with Concentra Financial, the last 12 years diagnosis, improving options for treatment, as president and CEO. After retiring, she and all of the proceeds stay right here in became part of the Canadian Co-operative Saskatchewan,” said Bentley. Development Foundation, where she tried Reflecting on his wife’s death, Bentley to help women succeed in Malawi, Peru, said “the diagnosis in July 2012 came out Colombia, Thailand and Indonesia. of nowhere. She had been so active. It “Hospital foundation executives Steve started with shortness of breath and seriShannon and Arla Gustafson came to me ous fatigue. Ovarian cancer is like a silent with the idea of Meaghan and me serving killer. She underwent major surgery, cheas co-chairs,” said Bentley. “It was some- motherapy and radiation treatments, and it thing that Myrna Aaron would have wanted us to was a tough challenge to overcome.” AS70179.D13

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Sadly, she missed out on a dream opportunity to do a climb of Mount Kilimanjaro, something that her associates with the Co-operative Development Foundation were able to do while Myrna was in hospital in Saskatoon. “The trip to Kilimanjaro was more like a one-week strenuous hike up the mountainside. She was one of the devoted Canadian women who wanted to make life better for women in other countries. By choosing Kilimanjaro, they wanted to draw attention to the needs of women and raise funds for those in Africa,” said Bentley. Bentley was a victim of cancer even before he realized his dream job as a firefighter in Saskatoon. “I worked for CBC Radio as a switcher and studio technician in Saskatoon for nine years. I was diagnosed with testicular cancer and lymphoma. I went through two surgeries, radiation and three years of chemotherapy. At the time, there were spots on both lungs and I was the first recipient of a drug which now is used commonly in chemo treatment. “I had to build myself up again, because still on my mind was a desire to become a firefighter.”

He passed his physical and was hired by then-chief Chuck Sebestyen in May 1981. He started as a firefighter, became an inspector and investigator, and served as an assistant chief to play lead roles in training, administration and quality assurance. He was appointed fire chief and general manager in 2003 and held the position until his retirement in late 2012. “It was the best job one could ever want,” said Bentley. “Even in my later years, my dad, Alf, used to say I was going to work like the happiest kid in Canada. I worked with the best people. I had great respect and valued the relationship with the union. We worked closely with city council and the rest of the community,” said Bentley. During his term as chief, Bentley led the department through significant growth — No. 8 Hall in Rosewood was an addition — and in acquisition of apparatus and equipment. He saw major growth in training and protection of the health and safety of firefighters. There were advances in improving the safety and maintenance of rental properties. He also served the Saskatchewan and Canadian associations of fire chiefs. Among his awards were exemplary service medals from both Canadian and Saskatchewan emergency services. He also received the Saskatchewan Centennial medal and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medal. Among community roles, Bentley has served five years on the board of directors of the Saskatoon Community Foundation. Meaghan is an employee of Rawlco Radio and has been a singer with The Fireside Singers for 18 years. The group is rehearsing for two performances of The Wizard of Oz musical at TCU Place on May 13 and May 14. Bust A Move is celebration of fitness and fun. There will be six sessions of physical presentations, including two in yoga, another in hi-lo aerobics, as well as piloxing, dance fitness, a city services challenge and a concluding live music fusion session. People can register individually or as a team. Registration and bracelet purchases can happen at Shoppers Drug Mart stores, and all are encouraged to seek pledges. On Purpose Leadership, a company owned at Kim and Shad Ali, is managing the event. Jeff Culbert, the project manager, said Bust A Move raised $210,000 a year ago and the number of participants this year has increased well beyond 300 from last year’s 244. “It’s an amazing event where some of the participants will try all six of the sessions. That’s part of trying to create a wellness movement. The whole day’s activities are filled with entertainment, demonstration, food — and everything is about community participation,” said Culbert.

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Dog’s ordeal started at Sutherland Beach off-leash park (Continued from page 1) When he arrived at his residence in the North Park area, Hamm didn’t turn off his vehicle. “I’m sitting there and something came over me and I said, ‘You know what, I should go take a look. I’m not that far away and maybe that dog is still alive. I didn’t think so, but it doesn’t hurt to look, right?’ “I drove down there to where the walking bridge is (under the Circle Drive Bridge) and parked my vehicle on the side of the road, put my hazards on and went down there with my flashlight. I was looking around in the general area where I thought the dog might have ended up and, sure thing, I see this white head bobbing up and down on the edge of the river. “There was still ice — maybe five or six feet of ice from the shore out — that hadn’t melted yet. I saw this dog and its head is bobbing up and down trying to get up. It was like something out of a movie. It was fricking scratching, basically hanging on for dear life. “It couldn’t get up for some reason. The ice was maybe half a foot high, but then the dog was in the water, so she couldn’t get any traction to pull herself up. I was (thinking), ‘Holy man is this really happening? Am I seeing this correctly? Man, I have to do something.’ ” Hamm wasn’t sure if the dog was wild or perhaps diseased. He thought it would be best to wear gloves when he attempted to pull her out of the water. He ran up onto Spadina Crescent and flagged down a vehicle. A car stopped. “I said, ‘Hey, do you have any gloves? I found a drowning dog in the river.’ It was some old guy and he said he was late for work. He threw me a pair of gloves and said, ‘Good luck. I’m late for work. I have to go.’ “I went down there again and she was still there. I was kind of scared because I didn’t know how thick the ice was, so I hunched down low and grabbed her by the collar and yanked her out of the water.” The dog, Josie, was cold and afraid. “She was kind of hobbling like her back legs were hurt. She got to the shore and started walking away from me. I said, ‘No, no, hey, hey where are you going?’ She looked back at me and then she just laid down and curled up into a ball and started shivering.

Corey and Marcia Apesland, with Caelan, Ainsley and Lauren, met Calvin Hamm (left) last week (Photo by Steve Gibb) “Like I said, it was like something out of a movie. She was all covered in ice. I was, ‘Holy man, I can’t just leave her here.’ I went up to her again and started petting here and she wasn’t growling or anything so I grabbed her by the collar. As soon as I touched the collar she jumped up and just started walking with me. I walked her up the shore, put her in my vehicle and took her home, gave her all the leftovers in my fridge and woke my girlfriend up.” His girlfriend, Megan Kitchen, was startled to find a dog in their home. “I told her I rescued it. Then she had the idea to put an ad out on Kijiji that we found a lost dog and that day we found the owners.” Josie’s night had started at the Sutherland Beach off-leash park when her owner, Corey Apesland, took her for a late evening walk. It was the second time the two had visited the popular park. They were ready to go home – at about 9:30 p.m. – when a cross-country skier and his dog appeared out of nowhere. “He came around the corner and his dog had on a red flashing light, too. With the noise and the startling and the red flashing light, she bolted. She was gone. There was nothing I could do.” Apesland looked for Josie, a year-old white lab cross, for about four hours. “I called to her and called to her and called to her and went back to the gate, thinking that was the only spot that was open in the whole park, but I was wrong. I knew the fences were low in spots, but I didn’t expect her to be jumping over. “I saw these open spots, so I went walking down by the river and went underneath the bridge and looked on the other side and

called for her. I went out into the field and called for her a bit. I went to the farm that is over there.” There was no sign of Josie. “It was sickening. For the first little bit, you are running on adrenalin and, after the first hour or two, you think, ‘Well, she has to be around here somewhere.’ You walk through all the trees and hope she is hiding in the trees. There was no sign of her whatsoever. “I went home and didn’t sleep much that night. I ended up phoning the SPCA, the Animal Control Centre and none of them had seen the dog and nobody had phoned it in. I got a call back two minutes later from the City and they said, ‘Check on Kijiji; there is an ad that was just posted.’ I went on Kijiji and, sure enough, there’s my dog sitting there and somebody had rescued it. “I phoned them right away and left a message for them. Later on (Kitchen) phoned me back and said, ‘We have the dog and my boyfriend really wants to be here when you pick her up.’ He wasn’t home and I waited and waited and waited and he still wasn’t there by the time I got there and she said, ‘Can he phone you, because he really wants to tell you the story?’” Hamm’s story seemed unbelievable to Apesland at first. How could this be? How could Josie have been in the river for approximately an hour? “My reaction, first of all, you think, ‘Well, this is a little bit over the top.’ But the way he was explaining it and with the enthusiasm that was in his voice, and the attention to detail . . . it was hard to believe all of this happened, that’s for sure.

Josie went into the river between the deck and pedestrian crossing “Just thinking about it brings tears to your eyes. We’ve put a lot of love into that dog already and we sure gave it a lot of love when it came back that night.” Hamm was happy he could reunite the family with its dog. And, boy, has he had a story to tell. “That’s crazy, eh? But it’s real. It doesn’t happen all the time. I felt pretty good doing that.”

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Staggering number of boys are sexually abused: expert Joanne Paulson Saskatoon Express nce in a while, the public will hear of the child sexual abuse of boys. Sheldon Kennedy and Theo Fleury have come forward with their terrible stories, and leaders of boys’ schools have been convicted for such abuse. Yet the public is likely not aware that one in every six boys experience some kind of sexual abuse, a number that forensic consultant David Lisak calls “staggering.” A former professor at the University of Massachusetts, Lisak will speak on child sexual abuse at an upcoming conference planned by the Saskatoon Sexual Assault and Information Centre and Saskatoon Police Victim Services. “The sexual abuse of boys has been historically, and still is, very much of it under the radar,” he said in a recent interview. “When many people think of sexual abuse, they think girls. People are used to adult women disclosing. Oftentimes we’ve had celebrities disclosing publicly they were sexually abused as kids, but it’s been mainly women. I think that sort of shapes the public perception of this.” Child sexual abuse has varying impacts on boys and men, said Lisak. For some, it is a bad experience, but they get over it fairly quickly and fairly well, depending on whether they can confide in someone and what the rest of their lives are like. “But for some boys this becomes really a tremendously scarring experience,” said Lisak. “For a fair number of boys, it really derails their development and very much has long-term effects on their lives. “It’s one of the reasons I’m involved with this. At this point, I think one of our biggest tasks is to raise awareness about this.” There is no clear-cut answer to how severe the abuse has to be before a person’s life is upended, he added. “On the one hand, I think everyone can intuitively grasp that if a child is raped there is something so completely overwhelming about that and terrifying that I think we all understand how much that can impact and scar a child,” he said. “But what we know from many individual cases and research is that, actually,

molestation that can seem at the surface to be quite minor or incidental can still be devastating.” He gives the example of a boy who was sexually molested only once, during an event lasting about 15 minutes. “It had a profound negative effect on his life because the person who did it was his priest. The betrayal . . . it devastated this child who grew up in a very religious family. The Catholic Church was literally woven into their lives. He went to a Catholic school. He went to church every week. His parents were devout. This man was literally a messenger of God. Now you can understand when the messenger of God does this to a seven-year-old boy, this completely derailed his childhood.” Public education on the subject is important, he said, so people who have endured abuse can be understood and reach out for healing. “It’s an education that takes people into an area of life we would all rather not have to deal with and it can be hard to listen to, but I think we have to,” said Lisak. “The children who have experienced this feel so alone and so isolated that what we have to do as a community is step up. “When you hold events, and TV stations cover the events, that sends a message to survivors out there that they’re not entirely alone.” Lisak said it was an “incredibly courageous” act for Kennedy and Fleury to come forward and shed light on sexual abuse. “What makes it all the more so is that in almost every circumstance, when a man chooses to come forward as an adult and disclose publicly — sometimes to his friends and family, and sometimes very publicly — it’s not really for them. They’re doing this for other people. This is a selfless act. “When they come forward, it is done on behalf of other survivors, to essentially open a door. If I can do this publicly, you can risk telling your wife about it, you can risk telling your friend about it, you can risk walking into an office and getting some counselling.” To help survivors, Lisak founded the Bristlecone Project (bristleconeproject.

David Lisak will speak about child sexual abuse on April 23 in Saskatoon (Photo Supplied) org). He travels all over North America interviewing men who were abused as children, takes portraits and tells their stories. He will soon add videotapes of their interviews, with their full names. “The purpose of that again is to open a door. We know very few men are going to be willing to put their faces and their names and their stories on the worldwide web, where virtually everybody on the planet can see them. But the fact that a few are opens the door, so that other men feel they can open their mouths.” Lisak also partly debunks the idea that men abused as children will abuse others. “To be abused as a child, and it’s not just sexual abuse — the research is pretty clear that it’s sexual abuse, physical abuse or neglect — increases the risk that that person will, at some point, do some kind of harm to another person. “Actually, a minority of men in some

way abused as kids end up harming anybody. The vast majority, probably around 70 per cent of the men abused as kids, never do any kind of harm to anybody. It’s still a risk factor.” Based in New Mexico, Lisak grew up in Montreal and lived in Canada until 1980, putting in time as a journalist at the Montreal Gazette. He also worked on a ranch near Borden, Sask., for a season. He met and married a fellow reporter who was from the U.S. A faculty member at the University of Massachusetts in Boston for 23 years, he retired two years ago and now does full-time consulting, much of it forensic work and training for law enforcement organizations. Lisak will speak on several topics at the Sexual Assault Conference. The public portion is on April 23 at TCU Place. See details and register at http://saskatoonsexualassaultcentre.com/2015conference/.

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sity of Saskatchewan graduate and playwright Anthony McMahon, who is currently based out of Toronto. In the play, two former romantic partners meet at a funeral and attempt to communicate again. Litany tackles serious subject matter, and it is sandwiched between plays that are on the lighter side. For that reason, Adams calls it a “palate cleanser.” “It’s a very sparse piece, but we’ve placed it in the middle of funnier pieces and lighter pieces, so that it’s a bit like a sorbet or palate cleanser from the other pieces,” he said. Adams said a 10-minute play isn’t a show that’s condensed from a longer play. Rather, a 10-minute play “is a form that’s specific unto itself,” he said. “It’s not a scene from a bigger play or a bigger idea. . . . .There are very strict rules about it — there has to be a start, middle and the end — and you have to get the whole story within 10 minutes. You can’t go on long explanations about these things.” Adams, who has lived throughout Canada and settled in Saskatoon in 2010, said the city’s theatre scene is “extraordinarily dynamic,” with a wide range of theatre activity taking place. Short Cuts is also about diversity. People will have the opportunity to see six completely different shows during the span of about one hour and five minutes. There’s a The first rehearsal for Short Cuts 2015 was held last week (Photo Supplied) balance between women and men in the festival — for example, there’s three female and three male directors — as well as cultural diversity, Adams said. As well, there’s a mix of experienced and first-time actors and directors. “We’re trying to give people the chance to test it out. Ten minutes: it’s not a lot of time, but if it’s your first time directing a show, it’s an eternity,” he said. Shannon Boklaschuk Baggage, by Joel Bernbaum and Heather Morrison. Short Cuts 2015 is presented by Hardly Art — which was Saskatoon Express “We only chose six, but it sure made us realize that created in Winnipeg in 1988 to produce Canadian theatre hat takes 10 minutes and can change your the Saskatoon theatre scene is on the radar of lots of work — along with ON THE BOARDS Staging Company. life forever?” playwrights,” artistic director Yvette Nolan said in a news The first Short Cuts festival was presented at The Refinery in That’s the question being posed by an release. 2014. The inaugural festival was well received. upcoming theatre event called Short Cuts 2015. The “We found this year’s plays were deeply personal,” “It was really kinetic; it took off. We actually had to 10-minute play festival, which is set to run in Saskatoon said project coordinator Cynthia Dyck, in the release. turn people away at the door, which is a rare thing here. from April 17 to April 19, is presenting six 10-minute “We recognized a theme emerging, one that looked at We couldn’t even shoehorn any more people in because plays that are described “as deeply personal.” simple human interactions and saw the dramatic and of the fire regulations,” Adams said. “The theme of the whole festival is relationships,” meaningful and, well, life-changing.” “I think it’s compelling for an audience. It’s entertainsaid Philip Adams, one of the directors involved with the Local talent shines at Short Cuts 2015. Saskatoon ing, it’s interesting and it’s something people aren’t used festival, in an interview. actors Jenna-Lee Hyde, Lia Gomez, Cynthia Dyck, Isaac to,” he added. Organizers put the word out about Short Cuts 2015 last Ruot, and Bruce Mckay are set to star alongside Eli Ham Audience members can see all six plays, followed by August, which resulted in 30 scripts that were received from Stratford and Sera-Lys McArthur from New York food and a reception, at 8 p.m. on April 17 and April 18, from throughout North America. In the end, six plays City. As well, all of the directors are based in Saskatoon: and at 2 p.m. on April 19. The shows will take place at were chosen: Litany, by Anthony McMahon; Knead, by Joshua Beaudry, Yvette Nolan, Danielle Spilchen, Andrew The Refinery, which is located at 609 Dufferin Ave. TickLauren Holfeuer; Runners High, by Donna Hoke; 2 InJohnston, Anita Smith and Philip Adams. ets are $15, and are available by calling 306-653-5191 or JW12113.D13 James Slick Dame, by Kay Poiro; and dians, by Falen Johnson; Adams is directing Litany. It was written by Univerby going online to ontheboards.ca.

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Question: Please explain old landfill site. There are a how and how much savings whole host of things that need there will be to switching to be done. But I think we have to the smart meters, since to have aggressive goals like neither meter (old or new) never having a new landfill is more accurate than the site. other. It is incorrect to state the smart meter is more acQuestion: Who owns the curate. individual blue recycle bins Mayor Atchison: When — Loraas, the City or homeyou say they are not more owners? accurate, my understanding is Mayor Atchison: The they are more accurate. The Ask the Mayor single-family home blue bins other part is the City is able to are owned by Loraas Recycle. monitor them on an ongoing They have the contract for basis, so that if there is a problem they single-family homes in Saskatoon and, are able to identify it immediately. Some- as part of the contract, they supply the times with the old meters, people would blue bins. It is a similar situation for the complain that they are being charged too multi-family recycling program. Cosmo much — that the meter was going around Industries has that contract and they are too fast. They say that cost them more. responsible for providing big blue bins to Sometimes they were; sometimes they apartments and condos across Saskatoon. weren’t. The City would go to the home Question: Are city police officers and check on the meter and, if they were being contracted by SGI — or another faulty, they would be removed. group — to do highway patrol? If so, This is a more effective way to do it. are these resources being taken off What I am hoping for down the road is that people will be able to establish a set Saskatoon streets? Mayor Atchison: I spoke with the day of the month for their bill rather than SPS and they tell me the Saskatoon Police have that date determined by the City. Service is a partner in the Combined TrafFor example, if your bill is on the fifth fic Services Saskatchewan (CTSS). They of the month, and that is a bad time for you, perhaps it could be changed to a date put five provincially funded positions into of the month that is more convenient for this unit and SGI is paying for an additionyour finances. I am not sure if you can do al five members, which were new hires. that right now, but that is one of the ideas SGI also supplies the required vehicles and equipment. They are teamed up with behind having smart meters. 20 RCMP officers to form the Saskatoon Question: Council voted to adopt a Hub. The Saskatoon Hub provides traffic enforcement service around the City of strategy to continue monitoring slope Saskatoon as well as in the City of Saskafailure between 11th Street East and toon. The teams employ an evidence-based Saskatchewan Crescent East, leaving enforcement model, which uses statistics homeowners without the help they wanted. What are your thoughts on the to direct enforcement to the locations where the majority of the collisions occur. decision? So while we do have provincially funded Mayor Atchison: There is not much Saskatoon Police Service members providI can say. I think everyone on council ing enforcement on the highways around feels for those homeowners because of the situation they are in. But, by the same Saskatoon, we also have RCMP officers assisting with traffic enforcement within token, we have to look after the City’s the City of Saskatoon. responsibility and homeowners have to look after their responsibilities. Did You Know? There were 34,779 traffic tickets isQuestion: Could the City burn garbage at the Queen Elizabeth power sued in 2014. Mayor’s Marathon Day plant for power generation? Would this Are you preparing for the Mayor’s not help extend the life of the landfill? Mayor Atchison: First of all, the plant Marathon Day? It’s never too late — or early — to begin training. Marathon is owned by SaskPower, so they are the Day, which features walks and runs of ones to best answer that question. But all lengths, will be held on June 21. For there are many cities around the world more information or to register, visit now that have “waste to energy plants.” www.events.runningroom.com or www. This is a question I could talk about all day because I think one of the main goals mayorsmarathonday.com. (Have a question for Mayor Atchison? that should be in a City policy is to never build a new landfill in the City of Saska- Send it to editorial@saskatoonexpress. toon. So how do we go about doing that? com. Please put “mayor” in the subject I think we have to be able to mine our line.)

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Beginning on April 13, the landfill will be operating on summer hours — 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. seven days a week. years. Summer hours are in effect until midBlack carts will continue to be colOctober. lected every two weeks through April, as The landfill is located off of Valshown in the waste and recycling calen- ley Road, south of 11th Street, and is dar available at saskatoon.ca/collection- accessible by residents and commercial calendar and the print calendar that was customers. The entrance fee is $10 per mailed to each household in January. vehicle per visit this year. However, some Reduce your household garbage by changes to other disposal fees are availrecycling all your paper and packaging able on website. in your Blue Cart and consider subAdvise the scale attendant if you are scribing for a green cart for unbagged bringing in recyclables, as some materileaves, grass clippings and garden waste. als can be recycled for free. Please follow Residents can also take yard waste to the all signs and/or instructions from landfill City’s compost depots free of charge, staff. beginning April 13. Sign up online for email or phone For more information about the reminders to never miss a blue and black landfill, including service alerts, and the cart collection date at saskatoon.ca/colCity’s waste and recycling programs, visit lectioncalendar. saskatoon.ca/garbage.

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2015 of. Our members bring that knowledge with them.” Kobussen says there are a few things to keep in mind when you are looking to hire a tradesperson. “Always ask for references, not just in writing, but ask them for addresses of past clients whose homes you can arrange to visit to inspect their work. And always make sure they have a GST number, are incorporated in the province of Saskatchewan and are up to date with their insurance and WCB. I recently heard the Federal Minister of Revenue speak on this topic, and this is the message coming from the government. And also, if a contractor doesn’t pay taxes and insurance, what else are they willing to cut corners on? And always, always, get a written contract with whoever you hire. Sit down and go over the contract with the other party, and don’t be afraid to ask questions or DC20139.D13 Darlene

for clarification. Don’t sign it until you are comfortable.” In fact, Kobussen recommends clicking on http://www. hiringacontractor.com , a joint initiative by the Canadian Home Builders Association and the CMHC, for information on contracts. At the same time, Kobussen cautions against paying any contractor or tradesperson a large amount up front. “In Saskatchewan, it is legislated that a certain amount of the payment must be held back until the job is done. But if the person you are thinking of hiring asks for a large amount up front, re-consider using them. That is a red flag, because most good companies have enough credit and good standing with local suppliers that they can complete the job without getting paid the bulk of the amount first.” Currently, the membership of the SRHBA is approaching 300.

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raditionally, kitchens have been a gathering place. For a time, that practice stalled as people met instead in living and family room. But according to Lori Pelletier from Saskatoon’s Kitchen and Bath Classics, the trend has once again come full circle back to the kitchen. “Especially as more homes are built or renovated along the new open concept design, groups are moving back to the kitchen. So, even though the kitchen is a functional room, people still want it to look nice and inviting.” One of the ways to make your kitchen beautiful is by picking the right faucets and sinks to compliment your overall look. For 2015, Pelletier has noticed a few trends: touch faucets, energy efficient products and new colours and designs for sinks. Pelletier explains that touch faucets are an simple, hygienic and an easy to install attractive addition to any kitchen. “Even though the technology for touch faucets is continually improving, they still remain extremely user friendly. Many of the top line brands, like Delta and Brizo, are run by simple C batteries, which can last up to a year.” Pelletier goes on to say that

“one of the most popular functions of the touch faucet is how hygienic they are. If you have been handling raw chicken, for example, all you have to do to turn your water on to wash is to touch the faucet with the back of your hand. You can preset your temperature so that the water is as warm or cool as you like it.” As well, the new touch faucets are easy to work with. “They aren’t hard wired in, so you can just install them. All you need is a spot for the battery pack. They work well for renos, too.” Along with being easy to use, models like the Delta Trinsic come in chrome and stainless steel to match any finish. Kitchen and Bath Classics also carries the latest in eco-friendly and energy efficient faucets for your kitchens, based on the CALgreen industry standard (as Pelletier explains, drought-ravaged California drives decisions on water restrictions). Brands like Grohe have developed faucets which “use much less water than regular faucets, but still give you the same performance. And at the same time as being efficient, these faucets and taps come in all kinds of styles and finishes.” Sinks are also available in an ever

increasing variety of styles and colours. Pelletier says that granite composite sinks, made up of 80 per cent granite and 20 per cent man made material, are extremely popular right now. “Cinder, café, black and off white are very popular right now and go with almost anything. And theses sinks are more durable than stainless steel and virtually scratch resistant. White and gray fireclay sinks are also popular right now, and give the old fashioned farmhouse look.” You can also get a variety of different shapes and sizes for your stainless steel sinks, like the Kindred Dual Mount sink, which sits flush with your countertop, “giving you a minimalist and modern look that is easier to clean.”

When deciding what fixtures to put in your kitchen, Pelletier recommends that you think on a family-friendly level. “Who is going to be using the sinks? Do you like to have a double sink, or would you get more use out of one bigger one? Your kitchen is a very personal thing. It is what it is when you need it, but you still want to be able to showcase it and make it look nice.” You can visit Lori Pelletier and her associates and view the products available at Kitchen and Bath Classics by visiting them at 649 51st St, in Saskatoon, or by clicking on http://www.kitchenandbathclassics. com .

Explore the alternatives to granite countertops

ranite has long been a popular countertop material for homeowners looking to combine functionality with aesthetic appeal in their kitchens. But granite is no small investment, and homeowners looking to refurbish their kitchens should know there are a multitude of countertop materials available to those working on a budget or those who simply want to give their kitchens a different look. Solid wood: Wood countertops create a warm, homey interior. Butcher block counters are less expensive than granite and do not necessarily need to be ordered from a speciality retailer. But wood can stain and dent and can even burn when hot kitchenware is placed atop it. Regular application of oil can help homeowners maintain the appearance of their wood counters for years to come.

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Marble: Marble tends to be less expensive than granite without sacrificing aesthetic appeal. However, marble is softer and more porous than granite, so it can stain and be etched. Diligence in wiping away spills, routine sealing and a gentle touch is necessary for those who choose marble countertops. Soapstone: This is a natural stone composed mainly of mineral talc that gives the stone its smooth feel. Soapstone ranges from black to gray but can sometimes have a green shade to it. Other materials in the stone can produce veining. Although softer than granite, soapstone is still high-density and will hold up well. It’s impervious to stains and bacteria, and exposure to chemicals will not damage it. Quartz: Quartz is a manufactured product made of stone aggregate and polymers

compressed under high pressure. It has the look of natural stone but requires less work to maintain. Quartz has consistent colors and patterns and is a nonporous material, so it will not need routine sealing and resealing. Glass: Glass countertops are backpainted, so homeowners can order just about any color they want. Glass will be tempered, so it is safe and heat-resistant. Glass can scratch, though, so it is not as impervious as other materials. Concrete: Concrete is another material that can be colored to match homeowners’ whims. Concrete is relatively inexpensive compared to other countertop materials, but it can crack or chip. While granite is a popular countertop material, homeowners who want something new have many additional options at their disposal.

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Outdoor Living Spaces are the hub of Summer Activities

n Saskatchewan, our weather can at times dictate that we have to get creative in order to enjoy times outdoors. And although the snow and cold can lead to all different types of outdoor recreation, it is not always the best situation for outdoor relaxation. Making the most of our outdoor time, says Northern Fireplace’s Martin Schweingardt, is one of the leading reasons for people trying to bring their indoor living spaces outdoors. “People are really trying to extend their house to the outdoors to take advantage of our limited time outdoors.” One of the ways people are doing this is by installing what amounts to outdoor kitchens, complete with refrigerators, waterlines, full prep stations and barbeques. Schweingardt says that, in terms of barbeques, people are trending back towards charcoal. “Charcoal just gives a better flavour, whether it be in one of the old fashioned tub barbeques or one of the newer Kamodo style cooking systems. Charcoal allows you to cook your food DC20143.D13 Darlene for a long time over a low heat, so if you

have the time to make cooking the meal an all day event, it really is a great option.” Schweingardt adds that it might take you a time or two to get the hang of cooking with charcoal, but after that, it is a very user friendly system. He goes on to explain that another trend he sees is that people are choosing to have both a charcoal and a propane or gas barbeque. “Propane and gas barbeques heat up quickly and are more convenient for when you are short on time.” And nowadays, many propane and gas barbeques can also function as smokers and convection ovens. “You could bake a cake outside in your barbeque in summer if you wanted to, without having to heat up your house.” Built in barbeques or fire pits also remain a popular option, and can be done in stone or stucco to match your house. For heaters, pre-built islands are available, and can usually be delivered and hooked up to gas within a half day. If you prefer to have Northern Fireplace build you a barbeque or fire pit from scratch, Schweingardt says that installation will take about two days.

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Stein Electric – Your one stop for all your Home Technology Solutions

tein Electric has served Saskatoon and area since 1980, and continues to evolve their business around client needs. As owner Trevor Stein says, “Technology is changing everything.” As an electrical business, Stein Electric continues to expand its services and expertise. Stein proudly offers HomeWorks, a leader in light control. This system provides convenient control of a home’s lighting and window coverings. It can also be integrated with security and home audio. Stein believes “lighting design makes a house.” Lights can be customized a number of different ways and controlled from a central keypad. “Any keypad can have up to six different buttons on it. You could pre-set your lights for anytime of the day depending on activity in that room. For example, in the kitchen you could have your lights pre-set for cleaning, entertainment or mid-night snack. The lights will come on according to your pre-set brightness. Or you can have a switch in your bedroom that controls the lights in each of your children’s rooms, DC20135.D13 pre-setting lights Darlene to come on at a lower

per cent during the night if you need to check on them. When you leave for the day, perhaps you want to hit a button at your door, which turns off all lights, controls your thermostat and lowers the shades. Stein Electric can do that for you. An automated system allows our clients to save both energy and money.” Another way Stein helps its customers stay energy efficient is, if the home has automated windows, “we can set it up so that, when your house hits a certain temperature during the day, instead of immediately running the AC, the system will instead close the blinds and open the windows for an hour. Often, we find this cools the house down enough that the AC is no needed. Similarly, the system can be customized to open blinds to let in sunlight instead of turning on the lights.” Stein Electric is a supplier of audio equipment such as Rotel and Classe. As well, they are Saskatoon’s exclusive dealers for Bowers & Wilkins. Automated houses also have big implications for people with mobility problems. “For people who find it hard to get around, being able to control their windows, the volume of their entertain-

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“The whole city’s just askatoon Police Chief changed,” said Weighill. Clive Weighill has taken “This isn’t the city it was a some flack recently over decade ago.” redeploying 16 officers from For example, a lot more various units — down from weapons are being used in his preferred 24 — to patroloffences and/or intimidation. ling downtown streets and There were 329 weapons ofresponding to 911 calls. fences in 2010 but, by 2014, Coun. Pat Lorje, for the incidents rose to 435. example, said, “I hope it isn’t Business break-and-enters a direct response to that we numbered 565 in 2010; last didn’t increase his budget.” Columnist year there were 863, and they I hope she didn’t mean it are increasing again this year. the way it sounded — that To fight this crime, we have 449 police Weighill was being petulant by redeploying. That’s ridiculous and, of course, it’s a officers in Saskatoon. It may sound like direct response. Weighill is the point man a goodly number, but the police-to-population ratio is the only number that really on public protection, and he has to answer for it. Without more budget to hire means anything. Having 449 police ofmore officers, he was forced to redeploy ficers in, say, Hanley or Kindersley would maybe be a few too many. In Toronto, where the need is greatest. that would be ridiculously low. Others have suggested that the redeIn 2010, Saskatoon had 198 to 200 ployment is short-sighted, because we officers per 100,000 people. Today, the need police officers working in other number is about 181. Weighill said that units, particularly drug and gang units. That’s also true, but without enough offi- to get back to the 2010 ratio, we need 46 cers on the street, we have a big problem. police officers. He’d happily take 25; seeing reality, he asked for eight in the last It’s not just perception, either, although budget, and got four. Weighill has said that’s part of it. Asked what he could manage with, he When businessperson Kelly Lutz was said, “I don’t know if we have to get that stabbed downtown, or when a friend of mine was mugged at both knife and gun high again, but we sure as heck can’t slip point at his bank (not downtown, but on below 185. That’s where the tipping point the east side), this is hardly a perception starts to happen, because we start to lose our visibility in the community then. If problem. you don’t have the officers out there, you Under Weighill’s watch, crime has lose your visibility. It takes away that opcome down substantially in Saskatoon over the past few years, but more recently portunity for crime (and is important for) it has started to creep up again. Remem- perception of safety. “Every year it slips a little bit more ber the days under Chief Dave Scott, when crime was soaring and no one had and pretty soon you have a big shift.” any confidence in the police service? Having the correct number of police officers is a crucial investment in any Let’s not go back there again. “I think we are maybe hitting a tipping community. Indeed, it’s one of the funpoint,” said Weighill, when I asked how damental principles behind governance in a civilized society: you have the right challenging the problem is. “We were amount of law enforcement, and you pay seeing some really good reductions in them as well as you can. crime and a lot of public safety things If people don’t feel safe in a comwere coming together for us. Probably munity, businesses don’t want to be here in the last two or three years, we’re just or locate here; people don’t want visit or starting to see things tip in the opposite move here; and all the public investment direction now. on Earth won’t bring them. “We’re seeing some increases in the If we don’t achieve the right level — drug trade, getting people coming in from out of the city that we haven’t had in the and the right kind — of policing, we’re past, because this is a lucrative market.” going to slip backward, not move forHe added that just since 2005, we’ve ward. That’s not what this city has been striving for. Police is part of the infraexpanded by 48,000 people and grown structure equation, because if you build it, in area, as well, through neigbourhoods ranging from Kensington to Stonebridge whether it’s population or infrastructure, you better be able to protect it. to Evergreen. You can put up all the pretty things Along with the population increase you want, but without public safety, it has come an increase in large public matters little. Just a fraction of the apgatherings, which also require a police proximately $100 million put into the presence. For Weighill and his officers, there have also been legislative changes new art gallery would get us 25 officers. It’s a matter of priority, and I think if that have added considerably to the paperwork load. Added to that are mental you asked my friend or the downtown health and substance abuse issues that are businessperson, they’d choose safety first. Wouldn’t we all? also growing.

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Brenda Gorlick, set designer Karyn McCallum, lighting designer Mark von Eschen, costume designer Beverly Kobelsky, stage manager Laura Kennedy and assistant stage manager Jacob Yaworski. “It’s kind of a dream team,” said Friday, who studied at the University of Saskatchewan and A.C.T. in San Francisco, and is a founding member of Wide Open Children’s Theatre and Live Five. “We’ve been laughing in rehearsals non-stop. It’s very clever,” she said of the show. When asked how audience members will respond to the musical, Friday predicted they “will really get a kick out of it.” A portion of the show includes volunteers from the audience, she noted. “Those people who volunteer to go on the stage, I think are going to have a great time. I don’t want to say much more than that, because I don’t want to give anything away.” Friday said the show is relatable to many people — even people who have never competed in a spelling bee. “I really think that the audience will relate to it on a lot of levels with a lot of the characters, and I think they’ll just have a great time at it. It’s a lot of fun,” Friday said. “It’s the kind of show that you can see more than once, because of the improviKristi Friday is one of nine cast members in Persephone Theatre’s latest show (Photo Supplied) sation and because there will be different Shannon Boklaschuk Friday said the show has been popuevent means a lot to her, and it “has sort volunteers on stage,” she added. Saskatoon Express lar across the country, with a number of of stuck with her through the years,” said “I think it will be a different show eversephone Theatre is ending its theatres presenting it. She compares the Friday. ery night, which is really kind of fascinat2014-2015 season on a high note. musical comedy to the acclaimed docu“So she’s very passionate about it, and ing and a different experience than we’re The final main stage show will be mentary Spellbound, which followed about the kids and who’s going to win.” used to. So I hope they come, and I know The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelleight teenagers who were competing in The show includes a cast of local and they’re going to have a good time.” ing Bee, a Tony Award-winning musical the 1999 Scripps National Spelling Bee. national artists. Friday stars along with comedy about six young people who are “It’s very much like that, but with Jacqueline Block, Robin Calvert, Zach The 25th Annual Putnam County competing at a spelling bee championmusic and very funny and a lot of heart, Counsil, Chris Donlevy, Stuart DowlSpelling Bee runs from April 15 to May ship. too,” she said. ing, Miranda MacDonald, Mark Oddan 3. Tickets are $23 to $38, and can be pur“It’s unlike many musicals, I would Friday’s character, Rona Lisa Perretti, and Robbie Towns. The creative team chased by calling the Persephone Theatre say. It’s very unique,” said actress Kristi is the host of the spelling bee and a past includes director Julia Jamison, musical box office at 306-384-7727 or by going Friday, one of the nine cast members. spelling bee champion. As a result, the director Deborah Buck, choreographer online to persephonetheatre.org.

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reetings from my bewith him in restaurants. loved Elk Ridge. Column-confession time — I know, I know. “Is that I’ve been known to hand over woman ever not on vacation?” I my phone to my kids in restauhear you asking yourselves. rants. Mine is the family you’re OK, you’re not asking yourranting about on your Facebook self that but, for the record, I’m page, because instead of enjoynot always on vacation, either. ing deep, meaningful converBut when I am, I like to write sation with our kids, we’re my column. silently thanking the iPhone Here I sit looking out over god for the Bubble Guppies the blessedly mucky, brownish app granting us the opportunity Columnist landscape — I say blessedly, to sit and wait for our table to because oh, how it smells and be ready without the kids doing feels like spring. Instead of acres upon something to attract the attention of local acres of waist-deep snow, there are swaths news media. of freshly revealed greens and dirty chunks Because let’s face it, if I’m in a restauof ice everywhere. Oh, no, wait – those rant with my three-year-old, unless it’s are elk. Wow, there are elk everywhere, one of those places where we’re pouring in fact. Isn’t this the time of year they go our own fountain drinks and supersizing all crazy protecting and/or making their our fries (another parenting fail), you’re babies? Note to self — check with front probably already not impressed that we’re desk for elk mating patterns before letting anywhere in your general vicinity. Guess the kids wander in the forest. what? I don’t care. As a rule of thumb, if It’s quiet up here. It kind of reminds there are chicken fingers anywhere on the me of when that girl from Dirty Dancing menu, my kids have as much of a right to got to go behind the scenes at that fambe there as you do. ily summer camp and hang out with the Instead of judging me for having my glamorous off-duty staff, except I’m in my kids as part of your dining experience, 30s, have zero rhythm and am more than never mind actually disrupting it, you’re happy to be in the corner. There’s this pal- judging me for allowing them to descend pable anticipation of summer in the air, of into an electronic-haze, down the unboxbeing in the theatre as the actors rehearse, ing rabbit hole (OK, I just realized I wrote and the luxury of knowing that every last that toddler electronic indulgence a few second of the show has yet to begin, still weeks ago, so if you weren’t judging me stretching out ahead of us, untouched. before, you sure are now) or crushing Given that it’s a bit quiet around here, I candy. can relax a bit about my kids. I’ve always Maybe I’m not alone in wrestling with been proud to have the kind of kids I can this guilt. As part of my extensive research take out in public — they seem to have for this piece, I Googled “kids with iPads learned relatively decent manners and in restaurants.” The results? rarely do anything that overly embarrasses From the Huffington Post: “iPads in me. My three-year old is far more of a Restaurants: Rude or Great Parenting?” handful these days than his older brother (Rude) was, though, and lately I’m more on edge From the British Daily Telegraph:

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“Should iPads Be Banned At the Dinner Table?” (Yes) Today’s Parent: “Is using a tablet to keep your kid occupied lazy parenting?” (Sort of, I think . . . it was a really long article, though I liked this quote from a parenting scientist/expert/whatever: “As long as we’re maintaining a healthy ratio between moments of non-interaction and interaction, then I think we’re doing just fine. Used thoughtfully, responsibly and as part of a range of experiences with your child, technology can be an effective tool.”) I get it. Kids need to be bored to learn how to deal with being bored. They need to practice patience, and we all need to have deep, meaningful conversations

about our feelings. What you didn’t see, however, was the deep, meaningful conversation about our feelings that we just had in the car on the three-hour drive up here, or the patience we learned when the highway was impassable. To quote another line from the abovementioned Today’s Parent article, “It’s up to us, as parents and caregivers, to teach our children to use the tools of our culture mindfully, and that begins with knowing when to switch them off ourselves.” I’m going to take that advice, power down the laptop, and get back out into that fresh air with the kids. I’m guessing we’re going to be having a deep, meaningful conversation about the mating habits of elk over dinner tonight.

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Views of the World

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C Chong, on Cubs fans having to pee into cups as the restrooms at Wrigley Field were out of order on Opening Day: “Those that drank more than a couple of beer needed to use a relief pitcher.” • Torben Rolfsen on the world men’s curling semi-final: “The Swedes were groomed like contestants in a modelling search. The Finns looked like a Nordic death metal band.” • Janice Hough, on Mercedes Benz coming out with a pickup truck: “It’s the perfect vehicle for all those cowboy politicians who still want to pretend they can relate to the common man.” • Upcoming headline: St. Louis wins the Stanley Cup. • From Bill Littlejohn: “Wisconsin basketball coach Bo Ryan caused such a stir with his rent-aplayer comment that the Oakland A’s are considering suing for trademark infringement.” • Chong, on April 1 marking the day temporary foreign workers had to apply for permanent residence or leave Canada: “This is different from the U.S. where people from the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico and Venezuela can stay as long as they want if they are batting over .200 or have a decent ERA.” • From Rolfsen: “In the recent Blues-Blackhawks game, the only Chicago people going into the corners that night were Cubs fans who didn’t want to wait in the half-hour washroom lineups at Wrigley Field.” • Postmedia Masters coverage year after year: Day 1 – Story on Mike Weir; Day 2 – Story on how Tiger is feeling; Day 3 – Story on the course; Days 4-7 – Cover tournament from press tent. • From Hough: “Hard to be believe there will come a time when Tiger Woods retires, and ESPN will have to report who’s actually leading a golf tournament as opposed to how Tiger is doing.” • It must be torturing Leafs and Oilers fans and management to see all the other Canada-based NHL franchises doing so well. And short of Connor McJW12113.D13 David, there is noJames hope in either city.

• Rolfsen, on the Red Wings having eight fighting majors this season: “The old Flyers teams used to have that many in a game.” • From Littlejohn: “The April 4 lunar eclipse was the briefest total lunar eclipse of this century. It was so brief it’s being called the Tebow Eclipse.” • I would rather have Johnny Gaudreau on my team than Jordan Eberle, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins or Nail Yakupov. My jury is still out on Taylor Hall. • From Hough: “Best thing about being a San Jose Sharks fan this year? No heartbreak in the playoffs.” • Chong, on a couple named Joel Burger and Ashley King getting married: “When asked if they were planning to start a family they replied, “Yes, our first daughter will be named Wendy. If it’s a boy, then Carl Jr.” • Rolfsen, on the Marlins and Braves game having a rain delay on Opening Day because Miami didn’t close the retractable roof on Marlins Park: “Where are they checking their forecasts – iPhone weather app?” • From Hough: “We’re almost to the NBA playoffs, which don’t have a catchy name like World Series or Super Bowl. Guess there’s just not enough of a ring to April-May-June Madness. • A racy tweet from Regina’s Jon Ryan, who is best known as the punter for the Seattle Seahawks and the fiancée of Sarah Colonna, an actor, comedian and writer: “@sarahcolonna isn’t home so I just ordered wings. Why don’t I eat wings in front of her you ask? Because I like sex.” Shocking. A punter gets sex? • Postmedia didn’t cover the world men’s curling championship. I’m guessing the TV audience for TSN’s world curling will beat the nine-iron out of the Masters in this country. • Mark Stone of the Ottawa Senators was picked 178th in the 2010 draft. The Leafs, for example, selected Bradley Ross, Greg McKegg, Sondre Olden, Petter Granburg and Sam Carrick before Stone’s name was called. • There is a man somewhere in the world with 278 penis piercings. I am less impressed with the number than the space required for them.

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By RJ Currie ccording to Duke researchers, some male rodents sing songs to woo females. The top three: 3. Mice To Be With You; 2. Please Cheese Me; 1. Mouse of the Rising Sun. • I just saw pics of three ladies on Russia’s national curling team — Ekaterina Galkina, Alexandra Saitova and Anna Sidorova — in lingerie. Noticeably absent was their third — Margarita ChoppedLiverova. • Madison, Wisconsin, is the first U.S. city to outlaw discrimination against non-religious people. This surprised the atheists, who thought they didn’t have a prayer. • On the Winnipeg Jets playoff-clinching road trip, Ondrej Pavelec gave up no goals in regulation or OT — three outings, 83 straight rejections. It reminded me of the week I tried speed dating. • SI Swimsuit Issue cover girl Hannah Davis was a teen tennis star and the No. 1-ranked player in the Caribbean. She quit tennis for modelling, but still dominates the Net. • Jameis Winston said “Perception is reality, but perceptions can be false.” Anyone else have the perception that Winston skipped logic classes? • Thomas Ulsrud conceded defeat in the men’s curling championship by flipping his rock on its side and rolling it down the ice. If ever there was a first-ballot entry into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. • Fans at Wrigley Field were peeing in cups because restrooms weren’t ready for Opening Day. Oh well, in the pantheon of Cubs failures, that’s just a drop in the bucket. • Headline from the opening round of the Masters: Tiger Woods fires a 73 instead of his glutes. • There were no bids on an autographed Jay Cutler football at a Chicago charity auction. Actually there were three bids, but they were picked off by a rival bidder. • After losing to the Mets, Nats slugger Bryce Harper suggested N.Y. pitcher Bartolo Colon has an artist’s brush in his hand. Maybe because Colon was painting the corners. RJ’s Groaner of the Week The Calgary Flames have dethroned the Kings. Call it the Stanley Coup.

Baking the ultimate test for wheat

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By Michael Robin luten is what makes wheat wonderful,” said Connie Briggs, research officer and co-manager of the Grains Innovation Laboratory located just across Preston Avenue from the main University of Saskatchewan campus. Briggs bristles at the bad rap gluten has received in the media as she shows a visitor around the labs. Health Canada estimates about one in 100 Canadians with celiac disease cannot digest gluten and some American sources estimate about six per cent of people live with non-celiac gluten sensitivities. But for the majority, gluten is perfectly fine. “I might be a little passionate on the gluten thing.” Gluten is found in wheat, barley, rye and related grains. It allows dough to expand by trapping gases produced by the yeast, producing bread of high volume with soft, springy texture. It’s just one of the things Briggs and her colleagues test for the university’s wheat and durum breeders. Not all gluten is the same; depending on its characteristics, it may be better suited for making bread, cookies and cakes, or flatbreads, pastas and noodles. In the lab, wheat samples are ground to meal and milled to flour to produce data on everything from mineral and protein content to final product performance. New wheat varieties must perform as well or better than registered varieties in a wide range of tests before they can be considered for registration with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. The “breeder lines” produced by U of S scientists and tested in the lab number in the thousands. Briggs said in the winter of 2013-2014, the lab evaluated more than 13,000 samples from three classes of wheat.

On one lab bench, a steel wheel turns behind a clear plastic shield, its single notch picking up one grain of wheat at a time, feeding it to a piston that crushes it. A technician carefully notes the numbers that appear on a display, a measurement of the hardness of the grain. “If the wheat grain is too hard, some of the starch granules can rupture during milling,” Briggs explained. “In bread dough mixing and baking, the damaged starch cannot retain the water, and the dough becomes sticky and the bread gummy — not good when it comes to baking quality.” At another lab station, Briggs compares graph information about various wheat varieties looking for characteristics that indicate mixing strength ideal for bread baking. Canadian red spring wheat yields a near-perfect curve on the graph, showing good strength and mixing tolerance, not surprising, as this type of wheat is well known around the world for its quality. An extra strong variety of wheat is true to its name; the curve does not fall off at all. “Its gluten is way too strong,” Briggs said. “The bread won’t be able to rise properly and loaf volume will be low.” Briggs runs the baking test section. Every step in the testing must be consistent, since handling the dough changes its characteristics. The lab-scale dough-mixing equipment produces one small piece of dough at a time for baking. The final test loaf is about half the size of a store-bought version. “When mixing the dough, I can tell when the dough is at peak development because it snaps like gum; you can hear it.” Briggs said. (Michael Robin is a communications writer at the University of Saskatchewan.)

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Born in France, raised in Switzerland, and now living in the UK, finger-picking guitarist Claude Bourbon has performed and studied all over the world. A fusion of classical, jazz, and blues, with elements of Eastern, Spanish, Latin, and Western folk, Claude’s music is best described as “Medieval Spanish Blues.” Showtime is 8 p.m. The Bassment. Tickets: $17 for SJS members, $22 for non-members.

April 17 Join Eileen and her band for an evening of soft and sensitive ballads delivered with such sensitivity and passion that even leather-clad bikers might be compelled to arm themselves with candles and head straight for the bathtub. Her stellar band features Jesse Brown, Greg Hargarten, Corey Hildebrand, and Glenn Ens. Showtime is 9:00pm. The Bassment. Tickets: $23 for SJS members, $28 for nonmembers.

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APRIL 17 and 19 Station Singers presents Brahms Ein Deutsches Reguiem (German Requiem) directed by Duff Warkentin, with soloists Luella Friesen and Larry Klopoushak accompanied by pianists Sharryl Riekman and Audrey Falk Janzen and timpanist Darrell Bueckert. April 17, 7:30 p.m. at Mayfair United Church (902 33 St. West) and April 19, 2:30 p.m. at Station Arts Centre, Rosthern. Tickets for the Saskatoon concert are available at McNally Robinson, choir members and at the door; and for the Rosthern concert from Station Arts Centre 306-232-5332. Prices: adults $20, students $10, children under 12 $5.

event with ticket sales and corporate sponsorships covering all of the expenses. Any profits from the event will be donated to local charities.Tickets are $35 with tables at $240. For more information, visit saskatoonprayerbreakfast.ca.

APRIL 19 Food Works: Plums in the icebox — a reading of food poetry by some of Saskatchewan’s leading established and emerging poets in celebration of National Poetry Month and this year’s theme of food. Admission by donation. Location: Grad Student Association Commons, Emmanuel & St. Chad Chapel (1337 College Drive at Wiggins on the U of S campus). There’ll be food, drink, book to buy and sensational poetry, starting at 1:30 p.m. More info: www.slowfoodsaskatoon. com, slowfoodsaskatoon@gmail.com or info@slowfoodsaskatoon.com, or call Dee at 283-4405.

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11 a.m. to 6 p.m. ***** Spirit of the West 616550 Toastsmasters Club Downtown Saskatoon. Come and have some fun with speaking and leadership skills. Our club meets from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Hospitality Room of Great Western Brewing Company. Follow the red fence on south side of building through the gate up the stairs into the building.

Saturdays

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Every Wednesday

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.

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 memAPRIL 25 April 18 bers wanting to support them. For more info, The Saskatchewan Weavers and Spinners Steven Maier (vocals/guitar) and Gent Laird would like to invite you to visit us at our 2015 call 306-270-9181. (bass) were runners-up in the second Tusq ***** Retreat in the Watrous (Manitou Springs Duo competition. Since that time, the duo has Bargain store to support the inner city Hotel). People may come to see fibre artists morphed into a jazz group featuring Steven’s Lighthouse project. Babies’, children’s, ladies’ weaving, spinning and surface designing on velvet vocals, renditions of jazz standards, and April 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission by and men’s clothing; jewellery, purses, belts several pop-infused originals. Showtime is and camping clothes available. Wednesdays donation. For more information, visit www. 8 p.m. The Bassment. Tickets: $17 for SJS from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Paul’s United saskweaversandspinners.net. members, $22 for non-members. Church, 454 Egbert Avenue. Prices from APRIL 25 $0.25 to $5. Everyone is welcome. For more APRIL 19 information: Call 306-955-3766 (church) or Annual Ham Supper, Third Avenue United The Cecilian Singers will celebrate Music Church, 5:30 p.m. Adults $15, children 6-12: go to spuconline.com or email zixiag@gmail. from Near and Far at 3 p.m., Zion Lutheran com. $7; Children five and under free. Call 306Church( Fourth Avenue and 19th Street) Cho- 652-6812 for more information. ***** ral music from all genres and many nations St. George’s Senior Citizen’s Club (1235 -20th APRIL 28 will be presented by this 30-voice chorus St. West) have bingos and Kaiser from noon under the direction of Graham Codling and What: Save the Children - Canada (Saskauntil 4 p.m. On the last Wednesday of each accompanied by Diane Bestvater. Advance toon Branch). Executive committee meeting. month we hold a birthday party for applicable The branch is seeking new members and tickets are $15 from choir members or members. Monthly socials are also held prospective volunteers are cordially invited McNally Robinson. Price at the door is $18. randomly. The club is campaigning for new to attend the meeting. A light lunch will be Under-12 free. members who are 55+. Included are bowling served. Where: Edwards Family Centre on 4th alleys, pool tables, dart boards. The club buildAvenue North at 7:30 p.m. Please contact ing is wheelchair accessible with adjacent branch chair at marci.macomber@gmail.com, bus service. Memberships are $5 per year or publicity chair at lavonne.cloke@gmail.com with discounts included. For further info call APRIL 16 or call 306-373-9877. (306)384-4644 or (306)716-0204. Saskatoon Nature Society monthly meeting. APRIL 30-MAY 1 Speaker Dave Halstead: In Pursuit of DragonThird Thursday of the Month flies and Damselflies. 7:30 p.m. in Room 103 Sherbrooke Community Day Program is Physics Building, U of S Campus. (Note: this is hosting a Gigantic Book Sale. 10 a.m. to 8 The Saskatoon Prostate Cancer Support Group p.m. on April 30 and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May meets every month except July and August at a change of location for this meeting.) 1. Event at Sherbrooke Community Centre 7:30 p.m. in the W. A. Edwards Family Centre, APRIL 17-18 (401 Acadia Drive). Proceeds go to Free across from the Saskatoon Funeral Home. For The Watermarks Art Group is holding its annu- the Children Adopt a Village project and the more information call Murray Hill at 306-242al Art Show and Sale at Luther Riverside Ter- Sherbrooke Community Day Program. 5893 or email murraydhill@me.com. race (915 Sask. Crescent West). Stroll through ***** our delightful art show in its elegant venue by The Saskatoon Branch of the Saskatchewan the river. Meet the 21 artists and view their Genealogical Society meets on the third Thursexciting new works. Hours are: April 17 from day of every month, except for July and August. Second and Fourth 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. and April 18 from 10 Meetings are held at the Albert Community Tuesday a.m.to 3:30 p.m. Free Admission. Centre (610 Clarence AvenueSouth. Entrance The Saskatoon Pattern Dance Club holds is from the parking lot. Take the elevator to APRIL 17-19 dances at Grace Westminster United Church the third floor. Meetings begin at 7 p.m. New Prairie River Artists, art show and sale. Third (505 10th Street East) from October until April. members and guests are cordially invited. floor, Alberta Community Centre on Clarence We dance to old-time music from 7 p.m. to Avenue. April 17 from 6:30 to 9:30; April 18 9:30 p.m. Beginner instruction during the Second Wednesday of the from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; April 19 from 11 a.m. first hour. No experience needed. For further Month to 4:30 p.m. Free admission. information call 306-382-5107. Friendship Force International, Saskatoon and Area Club is an organization of more than 360 APRIL 17-19 First and Third Saturdays clubs in more than 50 countries throughout Artists’ Workshop: 25th Annual Art Show and of the month Sale at Grace Westminster Church Auditorium Lions Club’s Texas Holdem Tournaments. $60 the world. FFI allows you to enjoy economical travel while forging new friendships with club (505 10th Street East.) April 17 from 7 p.m. buy-in gets $10,000 in chips, $40 goes to members from around the world. Visit our to 10 p.m.; April 18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the cash prize pool. No Re-Buys. 50 seats website at www.thefriendshipforce.org , find and April 19 from noon to 4 p.m. For further available. Registration opens at 6, tournament out more about us or come join us at our next information, visit https://artistsworkshop1. starts at 7 p.m. The Coachman bar at Market meeting by contacting Lynne Stade at 306wordpress.com. Mall. Call 306-668-0015 for more information. 933-4835 or lstade@shaw.ca.

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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 First Tuesday of every call Neva at 306-343-0256 or Hilda Epp at month 306-382-2446. Left Behind By Suicide is a drop-in support ***** group for individuals who have lost a loved SCOOTERS indoor playgroup for children newone to suicide. W.A. Edwards Family Centre, 333 4th Ave. North, 7:30 p.m. 9 p.m. There is borns to age five and their parents/caregivers no cost to attend. For more information, email will be at Emmanuel Baptist Church from9:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. $40/family/year or sugleftbehind@sasktel.net. FROMI - Friends and Relatives of People with gested drop-in donation of $5/family. Visit our Facebook page (Scooters - at EBC) for more Mental Illness meetings will run from 7:30 information. p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at W.A. Edwards Family ***** Centre, 333 Fourth Avenue North (wheelPop In & Play. 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at chair accessible). If you have a loved one or Erindale Alliance Church (310 Perehudoff friend with a mental illness and you need understanding support, contact Carol at 306- Cres). Bring your little ones with you downstairs for a great time of fun and connecting. 249-0693, Linda at 306-933-2085, Lois at 306-242-7670 or e-mail fromisk@gmail.com. Monthly theme, learning centres, snack and the occasional speaker. More info at office@ Tuesdays, Thursdays, erindalealliance.ca.

Celtic Pub Night. Dinner and entertainment at St. Matthew’s Anglican (Egbert and 109th Street in Sutherland). Supper at 6:30 pm with entertainment until 9:30 p.m. Tickets: Adults $15; Ages 7 - 12 $9; Children under 6 free. Tickets available at the door and online. Advance purchase/reservations recommended. For reservations and ticket info., see St.Matthew’s Facebook Page or contact Kathy at stmattsaskatoon@gmail.com or call 306-652-0023. Legion #63 Steak Night Fundraiser: Silent auction, 50/50 draw and entertainment by One-Eyed-Cat. Tickets $25. Deadline is April 22. Call 306-244-7575 or 306-664-3251.

tion, call Rachel at 306-343-6641 or Jean at 306-343-9460.

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.

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 306-9318053 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 emailallaboutus10@hotmail.com or phone (306) 978-0813.

Saskatoon Mood Disorder Support Group The Saskatoon mood disorder support group for people with bi-polar, depression and other related mental health problem meets at the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church at 323 Fourth Ave. South (south entrance) at 7:30 p.m. For more information call Al at 306-7160836 or Lindi at 306-491-9398.

Volunteer Opportunity

Prairie Hospice has volunteer opportunities for individuals interested in supporting people who are facing advancing illness, death and bereavement. The Hospice without Walls program is a free, non-medical service that is provided within the individual’s home and includes companionship, outings, and other activities of interest or respite care. Volunteers receive 30 hours of training. The next training program is May 24, 30, 31, June 6,7,20. For this intake we need people who are free during the day on weekdays. For more information call 306-249-5554, e-mail inquiry@ prairiehospice.org, or check the website www. prairiehospice.org.

New Members Needed

The Saskatoon Oldtimers’ Association is looking for members. The association maintains APRIL 18 the Log Cabin on the Exhibition grounds. SumFirst Saturday of every Every Thursday month Trades and Treasures: Shop for home décor, mer activities take place at the cabin, with Saskatoon International Folkdance Club meets winter activities at Parkville Manor. For more jewelry, gems, clothing, accessories, coffee, The MindFULL Café, part of the international at 7 p.m. in Albert Community Centre (Rm 13, information, contact Lloyd at 306-382-4915 tea, western gear, health, beauty, crafts and Alzheimer Café movement, is an opportunity much more. Local craftspeople and hometo meet in a relaxed social setting for persons 610 Clarence Ave. South). Learn dances from or Laura at 306-373-1861. based businesses. Cosmopolitan Seniors with dementia, family, care partners and other many countries around the world. First night Art Donations Needed Centre (614 11th Street – just off Broadway) interested people. The Café is a two-hour get is free. For more information visit www.sifc. Art from the Attic. Grandmothers 4 Grandmothawardspace.com. Free admission. Hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. together with refreshments, entertainment ers Saskatoon present Art in the Attic on May ***** For information and space rental email: and information. First Saturday of the month 9 in support of the Stephen Lewis Foundation. Le Choeur des plaines welcomes you to sing inquiries@tradesandtreasures.ca. from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sherbrooke Community Grace Westminster United Church from 10 a.m. and socialize in French each Thursday at Centre. APRIL 18 to 4 p.m. Donations of paintings, prints, photo7:30 p.m. at L’École canadienne française at The Prayer Breakfast, organized by LeaderIm- Every Tuesday 1407 Albert Avenue. The choir is directed by graphs are being accepted as well as framed pact of Saskatoon (leaderimpact.com). The needlework, small 3D art pieces and frames. Off-Broadway Farmers’ Market & International Michael Harris and accompanied by Rachel For more information, call Neela at 306-373breakfast begins at 7:30 a.m. at Prairieland Bazaar and Bistro. Basement of Grace-West- Fraser. All who wish to sustain or practice Park. The Prayer Breakfast is a non-profit minster United Church (505, 10th Street East). their French are welcome. For more informa- 9211 or Lois at 306-373-3690.

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• William Lear, the creator of the Lear Jet, is also credited with inventing the eight-track tape player. Ford was the first automaker to offer the device as an option on all models for 1966.

• The first vehicles that used tracks instead of wheels were built in 1902 for the Czar of Russia so that he and his family could travel by motor car in winter.

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2015 Ram Rebel: Fiat Chrysler will launch a spin-off of the Ram pickup for the second half of 2015. The Rebel, which mimics the style of the Ford F-150 Raptor, has a unique blacked-out grille, body trim and interior finishes. The ride height has also been raised by an inch for off-road duty. V6 and V8 engines will be available.

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G.E.A.R. seat covers; about US $100-$120; Smittybilt; www. smittybilt.com: These cool seat covers come with a variety of specialized pockets, compartments and storage spots that allow you to keep your valuables safe and dry.

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1999 Porsche 911 cabriolet, sold, US $15,900: For about the price of a preowned (and lesser) Boxster model, the winning bidder of this auction picked up a quicker and more substantial sports car with extra room in back for people or luggage. This particular 911 comes with a 296-horsepower 3.4-litre six-cylinder engine that’s linked to a six-speed manual transmission. A removable aluminum hard top was also part of the deal. Visit www. ebaymotors.com.

What’s up, auto doc?

Who am I?

To guess my secret identity, read the following clues. 1) Race driver Jeff Gordon once said that, “when all is said and done, he’ll go down as one of the greatest drivers in NASCAR history.” 2) That could be because this Missouri native won more than 50 races in a career that spanned 25 years. 3) After retirement, he provided his insight as a race analyst for TV. 4) His brothers Kenny and Mike are also race drivers. 5) He also appeared in the movie “Days of Thunder.”

Still stumped? Rusty Wallace retired at the end of the 2005 NASCAR season. “There will only be one Rusty, ” Gordon said. Wallace is now 56.

uto A Almanac

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A technology that’s gaining popularity is electric power steering. Conventional power steering uses a hydraulic pump driven by a belt that’s spun by the crankshaft. They sap power and therefore fuel dollars (a problem that amplifies the faster the engine is revved), which is where electric power steering comes in because there’s less parasitic loss. But likely the most significant change actually has to do with safety. Electric steering can be set up to react to your inputs depending on a number of sensor readings around the car, helping to prevent conditions such as over correction. The more electric the car is, the more it can be controlled by the onboard computer. Electric steering can sometimes be a little touchy, which, depending on the driver, can be a good or bad thing. So, if you’re out test-driving, be sure to ask of the vehicle has electric steering and pay attention to how much you have to correct the wheel when cruising down the road. Share your tips with the Auto Doc at www.theoctanelounge.com using the contact form.

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It seems like just another quiet night in the big city. But that’s when your trusty gumshoe

gets down and dirty digging up the news.

Lexus city car might have you saying that size doesn’t matter: The Sleuth was more than a bit intrigued by Lexus’s entry at the recent Geneva (Switzerland) Motor Show. Specifically, Toyota’s primo brand unveiled the LF-SA hatchback concept that was a jaw-dropper for its way-over-the-top looks. Word has it that Toyota is seriously considering a somewhat toned-down version of the LF-SA that would become the company’s smallest-ever production hybrid model. Apparently the automaker sees a bright future for sub-compact luxury models, especially for well-heeled urban dwellers looking for appropriately sized wheels to navigate in and around big-city traffic. The case for producing the LF-SA could easily be made for Europe and Asia, but it might be a tougher sell with North American drivers who seem wedded to much larger vehicles.

the same 271-horsepower 3.2-litre V6 (a derivative of the current 285-horse 3.6-litre V6) that’s used in the Jeep Cherokee, which should also improve performance and fuel economy. A new optional eightspeed automatic transmission (replacing the five-speed auto box) will assist on the fuel-conservation front. The Spy Guy also notes that rumours of the Wrangler switching to an independent rear suspension from a solid rear-axle setup have no basis in fact. Rx for the MDX: Keeping an automaker’s fleet up to date in the face of increased competition is paramount with most automakers and Honda’s Acura division is no exception. Your Trenchcoated One hears that for the 2016 model year, a mid-cycle refresh for the popular three-rows-of-seats MDX wagon will include subbing a nine-speed automatic transmission for the current six-speed gear selector. The result, claims Acura, will be smoother acceleration and slightly reduced fuel consumption. In addition, the floor-mounted gear-shifter stalk will be replaced by a rotary dial, which is growing increasingly common with luxury models. The MDX will also get the latest in collision-avoidance features, including lane-departure warnings, backup alerts and adaptive cruise control that will slow down or even stop the vehicle when a close encounter with another vehicle appears imminent. Could the Sway become the next Nissan Sentra or Versa Note? That’s what The Sleuth is thinking now that he has had a good look at Nissan’s too-cool concept hatchback that was shown at the recent Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland. The Sway has all the styling earmarks of a future production vehicle, including the “V-motion” grille, fin-like rear fender hitch and floating roof design elements that are making their way onto the company’s other production models. At the moment, Nissan’s PR flacks are hinting that the Sway could become the basis for a new Euro-only model, but that’s what you would expect them to say when previewing on European soil. With the relative success of the funky Juke small wagon, The Spy Guy is convinced that the uniquely penned Sway is production- (and North-America-) bound.

Market indicators

The Sleuth has been saying for years that luxury is not tied to size, ergo this small Lexus concept, a version of which might make production in a few years.

{also piping hot}

Longer, sleeker, roomier and hybrid-ier, the 2016 Malibu will hopefully fix all the shortcomings of the current model, which, despite an early mid-cycle overhaul, still isn’t selling all that well

The Nissan Sway concept is likely bound for production in Europe, but The Sleuth thinks it has merit for North American. Just look at it

ack to the drawing board for the Chevy Malibu in double-quick time: General Motors is wasting little time introducing a completely new Chevrolet Malibu (at the New York Auto Show that wraps up April 12). The current Malibu sedan that arrived for the 2013 model year was quickly updated for 2014 as a panacea for lagging sales. In typical new-car fashion, the sedan would have remained unchanged for a total of five model years. However there’s no such thing as “typical” in the auto business these days and this fall you can expect the arrival of a totally new 2016 Malibu this fall. This new is about four-inches longer between the front and rear wheels with about have of that dedicated to enlarging the rear-seat area. In addition, the car is claimed to weigh about 300 pounds less. It will be far sleeker and more aerodynamic, which is the complete opposite of the current car’s boxy silhouette. Also look for a hybrid model that uses technology from the updated 2016 Volt. First detaisl of the new Jeep Wrangler: Your obedient Sneakster has gleaned a few tasty morsels concerning the Jeep Wrangler’s future, and from his perspective it looks pretty bright. For the 2018 model year (and a mid-2017 launch), both the two- and four-door Wranglers will have new aluminum bodies. The considerably lighter shells should allow parent Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) to use

Hellcat hijinks: Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has decided to suspend any new orders for both of its high-performing 707-horsepower Dodge Hellcats (Challenger and Charger) due to delivery bottlenecks at dealerships. With limited supply of one car per month, some dealers are taking deposits for cars that might be months or even a year or more from arriving. FCA has shut down ordering — The Sleuth hears it might be August — until it can get to the bottom of the problem and make sure its dealers are not taking money for cars that can’t be delivered.

If you put money down for a Hellcat, you better check with the dealer when, exactly, it will arrive Top Gear TV show: Production has been halted, future shows dropped and the very future of the British Broadcasting Corporation’s (BBC) top-rated auto series is in question. According to the BBC’s Web site, all of this has occurred because Jeremy Clarkson, one of show’s hosts, reportedly had a physical altercation with one of Top Gear’s producers. Clarkson has been a presenter on the widely syndicated Top Gear program ever since the first episode was broadcast in May of 2002. As of this writing, the word is that the BBC will not renew Clarkson’s contract, effectively firing him from the show.

Wise customers read the fine print: *, ≥, >, § The Drive It Love It Sales Event offers are limited time offers which apply to retail deliveries of selected new and unused models purchased from participating retailers on or after March 3, 2015. Offers subject to change and may be extended without notice. All pricing excludes freight ($1,695), licence, insurance, registration, any retailer administration fees, other retailer charges and other applicable fees and taxes. Retailer order/trade may be necessary. Retailer may sell for less. *Consumer Cash Discounts are offered on select 2015 vehicles and are deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. ≥3.49% purchase financing for up to 96 months available on the new 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan Canada Value Package/2015 Dodge Journey Canada Value Package models through RBC, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance. Examples: 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan Canada Value Package/2015 Dodge Journey Canada Value Package with a Purchase Price of $18,995/$18,995 (including applicable Consumer Cash) financed at 3.49% over 96 months with $0 down payment equals 208 bi-weekly payments of $105/$105 with a cost of borrowing of $2,788/$2,788 and a total obligation of $21,783/$21,783. >3.49% purchase financing for up to 96 months available on the new 2015 Dodge Dart SE (25A) model through RBC, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance. The equivalent of $6/day for the 2015 Dodge Dart SE (25A) is equal to a Purchase Price of $15,995 financed at 3.49% over 96 months with $0 down payment, equals 416 weekly payments of $44 with a cost of borrowing of $2,337 and a total obligation of $18,332. §Starting from prices for vehicles shown include Consumer Cash Discounts and do not include upgrades (e.g. paint). Upgrades available for additional cost. ≈Sub-prime financing available on approved credit. Finance example: 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan CVP with a Purchase Price of $18,995 financed at 4.99% over 60 months, equals 130 bi-weekly payments of $165 for a total obligation of $21,481. Some conditions apply. Down payment is required. See your retailer for complete details. **Based on 2014 Ward’s upper small sedan costing under $25,000. ^Based on IHS Automotive: Polk Canadian Vehicles in Operation data available as of July, 2014 for Crossover Segments as defined by Chrysler Canada Inc. TMThe SiriusXM logo is a registered trademark of SiriusXM Satellite Radio Inc. ®Jeep is a registered trademark of FCA US LLC used under license by Chrysler Canada Inc.

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ON NOW AT YOUR PRAIRIE GMC DEALERS. PrairieGMC.COM 1-800-GM-DRIVE. GMC is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the lease of a new or demonstrator 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 Double Cab 4WD (1SA/K05/G80/B30), Sierra 1500 Crew Cab 4WD (1SA/K05/G80/B30), Acadia AWD (3SA/K05), and purchase of a new or demonstrator 2015 GMC Sierra Double Cab 2WD Kodiak Edition and 2015 GMC Terrain FWD (3SA/K05). Freight ($1,695/$1,695/$1,650/$1,695/$1,650) and PDI included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA, dealer fees, administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the Prairie GMC Dealer Marketing Association area only. 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Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any Pontiac/Saturn/SAAB/Hummer/Oldsmobile model year 1999 or newer car or Chevrolet Cobalt or HHR that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2015 model year GMC SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between April 1, 2015 through April 30, 2015. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive): $1,500 credit available on eligible GMC vehicles (except Canyon 2SA). Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required). As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Limited (GMCL) to verify eligibility. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Certain limitations or conditions apply. Void where prohibited. See your GMCL dealer for details. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice. † $4,200 is a manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) for 2015 Terrain FWD, which is available for cash purchases only. *† U.S. Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). ‡* The 2014 GMC Terrain received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among compact SUVs in the proprietary J.D. Power 2014 Initial Quality StudySM. Study based on responses from 86,118 new-vehicle owners, measuring 239 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of owners surveyed in February-May 2014. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com.