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Silver Spoon memories Jan Gitlin reflects on 26 years of celebrity guests

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s the 26th annual Silver Spoon Dinner approaches, Jan Gitlin, one of its founders, is putting the finishing touches on this year’s plans.

The Silver Spoon, sponsored

by Saskatoon CHW (HadassahWIZO) and Congregation Agudas Israel, will be held May 9, and its star attraction this year is Canadian singer-songwriterpianist Chantel Kreviazuk. A special part of the evening is

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Jan Gitlin is one of the founders of the annual Silver Spoon Dinner (Photo by Sandy Hutchinson)

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the introduction of the Sterling Award winner presented to a woman for outstanding volunteer service in Saskatoon.

Gitlin said the dinner concept began in 1991 when Hadassah was looking for a new fundraising event after its long-running annual bazaar lost some of its market appeal because of the sudden popularity of neighbourhood garage sales.

The first of the guest stars were virtually chosen by com-

mittee, but since 1994, she has been the main connection with speaking bureaus and entertainment agencies. She now holds the double roles of celebrity chair and media relations chair. She seeks the talent, signs the agreements and is first on hand with a limousine to greet the guest stars at the Saskatoon airport.

Mostly, she has learned to cope with last-minute challenges like a cancellation four days before one event and a power failure at TCU Place just two hours before another was about to begin.

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in the famous Star Wars movie series, was scheduled to appear at the dinner in 1995.

“Just before noon on the Friday before the dinner, I had a phone call, telling me that Carrie was ill and couldn’t make it on Monday. We had 900 tickets already sold and the agency was already telling me that I should start offering refunds. By two o’clock, I had another call and the agency found Phyllis Diller, who heard of our dilemma and was willing to help.

“Phyllis had been on our most-wanted list, but was a little out of our price range.

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Spreading the word Football Sask. tackling off-field violence

Joanne Paulson Saskatoon Express nd the violence. Stop the cycle.

Don’t stand by. And educate the young.

Those are the premises behind a groundbreaking program developed by the Ending Violence Association (EVA) of B.C., and embraced by the B.C. Lions football club.

Be More Than A Bystander, BMTB for short, is the name of the program that has seen considerable success in B.C. But in Saskatchewan, BMTB will score another first.

This week, Football Saskatchewan will become the first junior sport organization in Canada to educate a dozen of its member players about BMTB, and equip them to spread the word.

“It’s exciting. This is a first; we are leading Canada in terms of (this kind of training) in any junior sport,” said Dianna Graves, executive director of Sexual Assault Services of Saskatchewan (SASS).

“They (EVA) have been working with the pro football teams,” added Graves, noting that the Winnipeg Blue Bombers have also taken the training, and there have been discussions with the Ottawa Redblacks.

“It’s only within the last four years that they started this, and they’ve done an excellent job in B.C. They take the Bystander training into the schools, and present that,

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and train the trainer inside the schools.”

On April 29, two B.C. Lions — Jamie Taras, director of community relations, and retired player J.R. LaRose — along with the EVA B.C. executive director Tracy Porteous will be in Saskatoon to provide the training. “(Football Saskatchewan players) are being trained as trainers, so when they go to their sporting events . . . they will lead sessions on what it means to be a bystander — how does it feel, how do you act, and more importantly, what can you do to make sure you’re not in danger but avert a potentially crisis situation for someone else,” explained Graves.

Tammy Robert, marketing director for Football Saskatchewan, heard about the program and started the ball rolling, said Graves. Robert approached EVA B.C., which then connected with SASS. “SASS became involved, and we provide the interpersonal violence perspective on training. At the training, there will be counsellors available to assist any of the kids, in case anyone is triggered by anything, so we can provide support to them.”

Be More Than A Bystander trains people to “see” crisis or difficult situations that might end in violence, and how to deal safely with the problem.

“What we’re hoping is that we can break the silence of violence against women and girls, in giving tools to be used

Jeff Yausie, executive director of Football Saskatchewan, said his organization is well set-up to reach young people in sports (Photo Supplied) in a non-violent and non-confrontational way — to give them some skills to avert situations that could turn dangerous,” said Graves. “And not only women and girls; boys too.

“It’s like a bullying stance. If you see someone in an awkward situation, it’s up to you to do something if you’re seeing it.”

Graves paraphrases anti-violence activist Jackson Katz from the United States as saying, “The situation that you walk by and ignore, is actually the situation that you accept.”

“If we walk by a situation in which

somebody is being hurt, and we don’t do anything, then we are silently accepting it.

Violence is accepted in the way our culture is right now. We’re looking to change that.”

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have not yet taken the training, but are participating in an anti-bullying campaign with the Red Cross, and they have been part of the conversation with Football Saskatchewan.

“They have pretty limited resources of time.

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Lockdown policy needs review after terrifying experience

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hen I went to school, “Why are we having anwe had fire drills — other drill?” confused children a noisy, but usually asked their teachers. exciting affair.

“Uh, well, this isn’t a The alarm was violently drill,” teachers replied. loud. We would line up beside You can imagine how that our desks and dutifully march went down in a room full of outside. A quick scan of the kids trained to believe lockexterior of our (brick) school downs were about protecting would always reveal the obvithem from being shot. ous — everything was fine.

In a flash the lights were Which was always a bit of off and the doors locked.

Columnist a letdown.

Together with the teacher they Teachers would do their huddled under desks and in headcounts, often while sneaking in a corners. quick cigarette, and then we’d all stream And waited. back inside.

My son was on the verge of throwing Now the drill du jour is the lockdown up. Some kids were crying. Others were drill, used to prepare the students for a taking inventory of items within armsschool shooter. It’s a somewhat more in- length that could be used to throw at the volved procedure, with an announcement shooter when he or she broke down their over the loudspeaker advising teachers door. and students that there’s, well, a lock“The policeman at the last drill told down in effect. The teacher then locks us to do what we had to do to defend the door, hits the lights, and together ourselves,” explained my son, mildly with the entire class, huddles in whatever irritated as to why I wasn’t comprehend“hiding” spot they think best ensures ing that simple fact. a cover from an active shooter.

Under the desk, a whispered discusThis goes on until another announce- sion apparently broke out between stument advises the lockdown was a drill, dents on how they hoped whoever it was and is over. had a knife, as opposed to a “long gun” Recently, my kid’s school had a which would have greater “range.” lockdown drill. He was a bit confused They crouched in the dark, hiding, when the next day they were advised of and waiting. another lockdown.

Then they heard the sirens. Getting

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closer and closer, a few kids whimpered as the sirens got louder, until they were just outside the school.

The silence in the school was broken by a sudden burst of boots running up and down stairs, and in the halls and rooms over their head. There was shouting and banging, more running.

Can you imagine?

These kids were hunkered down, experiencing a lockdown that was clearly not a drill — a lockdown that, in these kids’ minds, was about saving them from a killer running rampant in their school.

And then things got quiet again, and an announcement crackled over the loudspeaker — the lockdown was over.

The kids emerged, obviously relieved, and the buzz in the school resumed as lights went back on, doors opened and a bunch of kids ran for the bathroom.

The crisis?

A Grade 7 student had fainted.

The reason for the school lockdown was to ensure students didn’t get in the way of emergency responders.

Come on.

I love my kid’s school, and its teachers and administration, but this is ridiculous.

It’s the byproduct of an environment that has jumped the shark from prudent, to outright petrified.

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I think it’s safe to say that what went down will not happen again, nor is it the standard.

Look, I get it. Teachers are people, too. They’re not perfect, and we certainly appreciate the work they do every day. My concern remains with the concept of the lockdown — both the drill and the criteria for implementation.

It seems I’m not alone. The “lockdown” policy is driven by the school division, as it is across the province. The Saskatchewan Education Act dictates that safety of students is the responsibility of each division. Just last month, another parent addressed the Saskatoon Public School board with his concerns about lockdowns.

The pressure needs to be on administrators to rethink it through. A more sensible drill policy is required — one that strikes the balance between keeping our kids safe, and forcing them into a theatre of terror under the guise of doing so.

Recently I told my son that we were travelling to London and Paris this fall, expecting he’d be thrilled. Instead, he went pale and his face registered fear.

“But mom, what about terrorists?” he asked.

I am trying so hard to raise my kids in this world not to be terrified, whether at school or abroad. Yet that’s exactly what’s happening.

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Paulson has been designing and making one-of-a-kind fine jewellery for 40 years, and this month celebrates the 30th anniversary of his own company, K.M. Paulson Goldsmith ltd. “i’ve always had hobbies, and it always involved small things,” said Paulson. “i was the little geeky kid working in the basement with the pliers, making things. “the aunties would come and see me with their broken jewellery. i thought, why fix it if i can build it better? “i just started making things, because i saw some of the techniques that went into the commercial stuff. i started making my own hippie jewellery – peace signs made of paper clips and whatever kind of wire i could find.” a few years later, wire and wood were replaced by gold and silver; and by age 20, he was making jewellery full-time. “one day i quit my job as a forklift operator, cut off all my voluminous hair, and declared myself to be a goldsmith.” after years of developing his craft at home, he was hired at W.E. dunn G O L D S M I T H L I M I T E D in Winnipeg, where he refined his techniques under the watchful eye #204-115 2nd avEnuE noRth, of mentor Bert Cruse. Paulson then in the Macro building next door to the Bank of Montreal moved to saskatoon, working at s.i.

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“We shook hands, and we agreed that he would do repairs and i would do custom manufacturing and design.”

Both companies added staff over time. Paulson is joined by Joan thomson, a valued employee since 1998, and Chris sifford, his new apprentice. R. Powell Goldsmith ltd., now owned by Randy Bunnah and darcy Bridges, continues to share space with K.M. Paulson.

Generations of jewellery having been in business for 30 years, Paulson regularly sees generations of the same family come through the doors. the vast majority of his customers have come by word of mouth.

“My favourite part of the business is that i don’t have to go looking for work. People tell people,” said Paulson. he encourages people to come in with their ideas and dreams: that’s the start of the process, he said.

“Whether they are practical or not, we can usually use the customer’s idea as a jumping-off point. the second most popular thing is for people to look at my website (www.kmpltd.ca). i’ve photographed everything i’ve ever made.” the website features about 4,000 photos, and another 3,000 are archived in albums from pre-internet days. once the ideas are swirling, Paulson pulls out the “old-fashioned pencil”

and sketches the customer’s vision, “until the picture in my head matches the picture in the customer’s head. i like to make sure we have agreed on the vision before we proceed. usually, no money changes hands until we have agreed on price and design.” then the manufacturing process begins. Gold bar and gold plate are “manipulated by magic” into a piece of jewellery – or a wax model is carved, before being cast into gold. Careful hand-finishing and gemstone setting are the final stages of the process. the vast majority of Paulson’s creations are rings – engagement, wedding, anniversary, gentlemen’s and family rings, as well as customized sports rings and corporate rings. “the primary objective is to show off a stone and a finger, and make something visually compelling – both from a distance and close up,” he said. it’s when a ring is viewed closely that one can see its quality, and quality is paramount, he added. one of his breakthrough designs is the hinged shank, which allows people with arthritic fingers to continue to wear their rings. Paulson also designs and manufactures pendants, earrings, pins, bracelets and even watches; and is one of very few hand-engravers in Canada. his passion for his craft is matched, perhaps, only by a devotion to his chosen city. “i certainly wouldn’t move away from saskatoon, because i love this place.”

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Timing everything in getting guests

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(Continued from page 1) he agreed to come for the same price we had offered Carrie. What a catch for us! She was hilarious, delightful, self-deprecating, all the things you could expect from her. I think she was one of the hardest-working people I had ever met.”

The power failure at TCU Place happened in 2012.

“Shannon Tweed, who had Saskatoon roots, agreed to come home for the dinner.

And she brought along her husband, Gene Simmons,” said Gitlin.

“Because it was a downtown-centred power failure, Shannon wasn’t able to come down from her hotel room in an elevator and had to walk down the stairs in high heels. Our clients had already arrived at TCU Place and had to wait outside. The preparation of the meal was delayed. The lights came on just after 7 p.m., so we started with Shannon’s presentation and gave the chefs more time to prepare the meal, which we served afterwards.

“The bonus was definitely having Gene Simmons there. He engaged in a questionand-answer session, but tried not to be a distraction to his wife.”

Two speakers, Dr. Ruth Westheimer and Canadian singer Jann Arden, have twice been headliners.

“Dr. Ruth was our first guest in 1991.

She was four-foot-something, travelled by herself and I fell in love with her 30 seconds after meeting her at the airport. She presented with a good sense of humour and was hilarious. Timing is often everything in our business. She had just emerged as the widely-known sex therapist, the first woman who engaged in free and frank discussion about sex on radio and television. She had an encyclopedic knowledge about sex.

“Dr. Ruth lost her family in Germany during the Holocaust and came to the United States to start a new life. When she came back in 2001 for our dinner’s 10th anniversary, she had just lost her American husband.”

There was also a sense of timing in the acquisition of Joan Rivers for the 1992 event.

“Joan became such a regular on the Johnny Carson late night show that she was being considered as Carson’s future replacement. Before that could happen, she got an offer from Fox Network. She has said in her books that Carson never talked to her or saw her again. The Fox show lasted only two years and her life was also complicated by her husband’s death.

“Her career was temporarily shattered and we caught her just as she was making a comeback. She was amazing, she was very Hollywoodish, and we even had a room for her dog at TCU Place.”

There were two guests with famous family backgrounds.

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“Lucy Arnaz came during the year when television was celebrating the 50th anniversary of the I Love Lucy Show. She talked to us about the dysfunctional life she had as daughter of Desi and Lucy Arnaz. Her message was a little different from most guests.

She preached about the need for a happy home life with loving families.”

Gitlin remembered she was walking around the Saskatchewan Jazz Festival one summer, saw Canadian comic Brent Butt, who had just gained new fame in CTV’s Corner Gas, in the distance and asked him if he’d be willing to be the first male headliner at the dinner. He agreed.

She also remembered the visit by Canadian TV and radio star Vicki Gabereau.

“She got off the plane, decked out with her prescription sunglasses. On the Sunday, she realized she’d left her reading glasses back in Vancouver. Point Optical rescued us, got her prescription and made her a new pair of glasses in time for her performance.”

Some of the profits from the dinner go towards helping social services, including hospitals, schools and day care, in Israel. The major benefactors in Saskatoon are Ronald McDonald House and Interval House.

Gitlin spent 20 years as an account executive at CTV. She became the Saskatchewan Human Rights commissioner in 2011 and has just agreed to continue with a second five-year commitment.

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here was a Mallard in honour of his peregrine duck on our roof one pretentions. day last week. He must I wondered if this had any have been there 15 or 20 relation at all to habitat issues minutes, and didn’t bat an eye in a dry year, which got me when my husband and I went going on my climate change out to gaze at and photograph terrors. However, a quick call him. Him. He had the bright to Ducks Unlimited contracoloration of a beautiful and dicted my train of thought. healthy male Mallard.

“Sometimes they do “What’s he doing there?” I strange things,” John Trevor, asked my better half. a conservation specialist, told Columnist “He says he’s a peregrine me. “You have to remember falcon,” said better half, who their brain is the size of a pea. thinks he’s funny.

Sometimes what they do doesn’t make But I thought, yes, exactly. I’ve sense to us, but it makes sense to them. personally never seen a duck on a “When they come back from the winroof. Falcons like roofs. Ducks do not. tering grounds, they come back paired Falcons are predatory birds; ducks eat up. Most likely what has happened is she grain and other plants (along with a few has come back to the city, and he is in an little fish.) area she is in, but she is likely on a nest Here’s the other thing. Mallards are somewhere.” hardly unknown in cities, but don’t nest Perry may have needed a place to land in trees, or, like, on roofs. I have this and preen, or was seeking water; but he on good authority: Hinterland Who’s was probably just hanging out within a Who, that Canadian institution of nature quarter mile of his mate, said Trevor. information.

All of that made me feel a lot better.

“They are adaptable and may nest And it was very nice to meet Perry. near a lake, pond, river, or even wood**** land pool,” says Hinterland about MalThat being said, on the flying creature lards. “Their preferred habitats, however, side, there are mosquitoes. I have to eat are the natural grasslands that surround my words from last week, in which I little reed-ringed sloughs, or marshy bemoaned the unexpected appearance of areas, and potholes on the prairies.”

Mexican mosquitoes, and was pleased We have no pool (although our neigh- there were none at home in April. Turns bours do; but it’s still covered). We have out the little buggers are already flitting grass crackling away out back, but no and biting ‘round here. grasslands. We certainly have no slough, They are, in fact, not early mozzies, marsh or even a pothole. but last year’s crop! That’s awful. That What we do have are zillions of means the winter was so pleasant, they little songbirds, who seem to like our hibernated in pretty big numbers and backyard, and particularly our neighare now coming out to dine. On us. In bour’s bird feeder. But ducks don’t eat April. I gather this hibernating buzzle of songbirds. Falcons eat songbirds. We’ve mosquitoes is not all that unusual, but it named our temporary duck friend Perry, sure seems early.

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Tie that in to the recent fire hazard map released by the federal ministry of natural resources, and things are looking a little grim. Much of the west side of Saskatchewan and a large part of Alberta are painted red, as in extreme risk of fire.

Most of the rest of the province is under yellow alert, or high risk.

I remember last year’s fire season as if it happened yesterday. Forest fires, grass fires, choking smoke, flames threatening entire communities, evacuations. I feel guilty even mentioning my personal discomfort, considering what others went through; but even in Saskatoon, we ran around with burning eyes, poor visibility, and for many, respiratory issues. Imagine what it was like in the North.

If I may offer a word of advice to the new-old Brad Wall government, now is the time to seriously consider the firefighting budget and create a plan.

The budget is very late this year, since the Sask. Party government did not deign to table one before the election.

The only bright side is that extra time might provide room for reflection on what’s important, and how the heck we’re going to pay for it in an economic downturn.

Happily, I was wrong about Perry being a harbinger of bad things to come.

Unfortunately, other indicators are showing that this climate change thing (man-made or not, if you are a denier) is already having quite an impact: bugs aren’t dying (also bad for farmers), fires are more extreme, winters are warmer and shorter, summers are drier and — weirdly — wetter, depending on where you are.

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(Continued from page 3) heir players have an awful lot of stuff they have to do. I know they support the initiative for sure, and the message absolutely,” said Graves.

Be More than a Bystander is not, per se, connected to stories emanating mainly from the United States about football players abusing their spouses and girlfriends, said Graves. It’s a wider program that has been underway for some time.

“You nip it in the bud when kids are pre-adolescent and adolescent, so it doesn’t carry on. We know that men and women who abuse have more than likely been abused themselves. It’s breaking that cycle of violence from the get-go.”

Jeff Yausie, executive director of Football Saskatchewan, said spreading the Bystander message is important — and his organization is well set-up to reach young people in sports.

“We’ve recruited 10 or 12 of our elite players . . . and those are the players who are going to receive the training (from Jamie Taras and J.R. LaRose),” said Yausie in an interview.

“I saw the ads on Facebook, and I knew it was a good message, and I know we have some of the highest violence against women rates (in Saskatchewan) in the country.

“We’re pretty good at running football and officials development camps and player development. We have access to kids who are leaders. We’re excited about helping educate and lead the general public, and young men playing high school football.”

Football Saskatchewan is the provincial sport governing body for amateur football, providing programming and resources “for everything below

the Roughriders” in the province. That includes Tykes on Spikes for little ones, flag football from Grades 1 to 8, minor tackle football starting around Grade 6, high school football and the elite programs.

Those include the University of Saskatchewan Huskies, Saskatoon Hilltops, Regina Rams, Regina Thunder, and the Saskatoon Valkyries and Regina Riot in the women’s football arena. In addition, there are coaches and officials, all adding up to 19,000 members.

Football Saskatchewan runs a number of spring programs for high school age players, including the TeamSask program for under 18, Senior Bowl for Grade 12 graduating players, and Top 100 camps.

“We’re going to make this part of it, and have the (trained) leaders come out and do a presentation to the kids,” said Yausie. “It is a touchy subject. I think we’re tackling it head on.”

Yausie noted that football players are often leaders in the schools. Football attracts a lot of the athletic, strong kids who are potential leaders in the school, he said.

“If we can get the message out to them — and especially the ones who come out to our camps in the spring, they are the ones who are most driven — hopefully they’ll go back and be good role models.”

Yausie credited David Dube and Heather Ryan’s foundation for making it all happen on the cost side, which could otherwise have been a stumbling block.

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Question: You delivered to build a better quality of life for your State of the City address our children and our grandchilon April 19. What is the state dren. That is what people want. of the city?

The partnerships mayor Mayor Atchison: The state and council have established of the city is strong, vibrant and during the last 13 years have successful. We are a city with brought big benefits to the city. hope and opportunity for evHere are a few examples. The eryone and every family. There Shaw Centre for aquatics was a are three figures that help tell partnership with school boards. that story: 90,000 people have The SaskTel Soccer Centre was a moved here in the last 15 years, partnership with soccer families.

50,000 jobs were created in the Ask the Mayor The upgrades to Gordie Howe last decade and the economy Bowl would not have happened has grown by 70 per cent since without the partnership with 2005. The current economy is certainly Friends of the Bowl. We partnered with the challenging, but there are always challeng- province, the private sector and faith-based es. We have to remember this is a marathon, groups to build 4,000 attainable affordable not a sprint. homes since 2008, and we are on target to Standard and Poor’s continues to give build a total of 8,000 by 2023. the city a Triple A credit rating. I keep hearPartnerships build community and coming from some people that the city is going munity builds a great city. broke. Not true. For the 13 years of my With other levels of government we term, Standard and Poor’s has always given have been able to invest important dollars us a Triple A rating. You can’t get any better in major infrastructure like Circle Drive than that. There is no organization more South Bridge, the Parkway Bridge and open and transparent than our city is with Traffic Bridge project and the Civic OperaStandard and Poor’s. tions Centre. In the last few years, we have What we are going to continue to focus added 16 new lanes for river crossing. That on are jobs, jobs, jobs. We are going to includes two lanes on Circle Drive North. strengthen our core vision and we are going There are eight new schools, with four

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community centres in Saskatoon, thanks to the provincial government. There are 360 additional daycare spaces in the four joint use facilities. Fifteen new schools have been built in Saskatoon in the last 12 years.

PotashCorp Playland at Kinsmen Park is another success story. PotashCorp contributed $7.5 million, Canpotex provided the cars for a new train and CP Rail donated the third scale train engine.

I believe the best government is less government, and partnerships help the entire community by providing facilities and amenities that we wouldn’t have otherwise.

Strong leadership means making the right choice, not the easy one. Council made the right choice by building the Remai Modern Art Gallery. Once it is finished, it is going to be like the Circle Drive South Bridge. People are going to go “Wow. I didn’t realize there was this much to it.”

Question: What is your vision for the future?

Mayor Atchison: One piece of that is the new entertainment/sports facility for downtown. I am in full support of the analysis that is underway right now on the economic impact of a downtown facility. If we don’t do something a lot of these shows aren’t going to come to Saskatoon anymore.

We need to have a facility that is modern.

Artists want to come because when you are selling tickets for performances to “A” shows, the “A” show performers expect an “A” show venue.

I believe the CP rail lines and rail yard need to be moved out of the city. To back that up, we need to get the facts. We need an analysis on what it would cost to relocate CP. But if we didn’t move CP out, what would grade separation cost at every level crossing in the city? The other critical part is the safety of the residents with dangerous goods being transported through the city. Trains in the future could be four miles long. No one wants to sit at a level crossing for half an hour while a train passes.

I think we should go to a four-year budget cycle at city hall. I don’t think we are doing anyone a favour by doing one-year budget cycles. What council needs to do is look long-term like businesses do. We should lay out operational costs and capital costs and lay out a four-year business plan.

This would take the City of Saskatoon a long way into the future.

Saskatoon is strong, vibrant and successful and that gives hope and opportunity for every person and family.

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uring the boom decosts, and hope to have other cade, the quest of civic businesses join them through leadership has been to sponsorships. grow our city to a half million The Blades organization people. With the rapid growth wants the rink to be centrally we have seen came some of located, so residents can walk the big city downsides, such as to it rather than drive or catch excessively high housing costs, a bus. Not only do they want large property tax increases and to build an inner city ice rink, higher crime rates. Hand-inthey plan to have hockey sticks, hand with that came growing skates and helmets available for policing budgets, a greater need public use. This would enable for the food banks and a general kids from the inner city, who Columnist demand for more services. As would otherwise never have an it is with all booms, some profited greatly opportunity to play hockey, to join in the and others fell by the wayside. sport. (The bonus will be that the site it can It seemed like our nice, neighbourly, be used for soccer, basketball and/or street family-friendly city was giving way to hockey in the summer.) a dog-eat-dog society. And then a group For those who don’t think this is a big came forward to remind us that Saskatoon deal, just talk to parents who have kids still has a small city heart and soul. I speak enrolled in hockey. You may get an underof the Saskatoon Blades and their request standing how unaffordable this sport has for city council support to build an outdoor become for many families. I well rememrink in the inner city. They didn’t ask for ber when my boys were young, having to millions of dollars from the city’s coffers, stash away a more than a few bucks every just a show of support for their applicamonth in order to pay for the fall registration to the federal government’s Canada tion fees, which were primarily used to 150 Fund, a purse created to contribute buy indoor ice time. to projects that will build pride in our Add to that the cost of replacing skates, communities and country. Although the helmets and shoulder, knee and elbow cost of the project may be significant, the pads as they outgrew them. Then there was Blades organization is prepared to front the taking time away from work to get kids to

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whatever rink they were scheduled to play at. We are thankful that we were able to offer our kids those opportunities and I am sure that inner city families will be thankful for opportunities their kids will have as a result of this initiative by the Blades.

On top of what the Blades are proposing, I would be remiss if I did not mention the good works of organizations like Care and Share and KidSport. These two organizations both work diligently to provide opportunities for inner city youth.

Care and Share is a collective of businesspeople who have taken it upon themselves to help families in need. They focus on the community schools and each year they ensure that all kids have backto-school supplies and whatever other necessities are required. They are selffunding and do not look to the public purse for financial aid. They have a mentorship program that partners a business with a school, and aside from financial support, it brings employee volunteers of the business partner into the school to work with kids on programs and sport activities. Each December, the Care and Share group hosts a holiday lunch in each of the 17 community schools, providing 6,000 students with a traditional holiday feast. They are an amazing group of people and we should applaud them for their time, kindness and

generosity. Even Mayor Don Atchison gets in on this one, as I know he used to collect golf balls duffers lost on the course, clean them and deliver them to Care and Share for use in the school golf program.

KidSport is another self-funding organization that helps children participate in a variety of sports. A family can apply for assistance and when approved this organization will pay the registration fees. This group helps kids stay fit through sports activities; it keep them busy, teaches team work and hopefully will help develop a life-long healthy participation in a sport their choice. A round of applause for these folks as well, please.

The point to be stressed here is that as a city we can provide for the needs of many without spending hundreds of millions of dollars on elaborate facilities that many cannot afford to use. Having the Blades step forward with this rink concept is far more heart-warming and inviting to the public than massive arenas and public facilities built for the use of a relatively select few. The growth of a city is not just about expanding boundaries and infrastructure; it is about growing the people that live within it.

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Swiping a debit card or credit card is certainly a convenient way to shop, but it can also be dangerous. Many people find it difficult to keep track of their spending when they use debit cards or credit cards to make their purchases. Using cash to make purchases, especially daily purchases like a morning cup of coffee, reduces the likelihood of overspending.

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(Continued from page 13) • Keep a financial journal. Men and women who must adapt to having newfound disposable income may find it is not much different from younger men and women learning to manage their money when they first start working. Some of those lessons, like saving more than you spend, might need to be relearned.

One way to get a grip on your spending is to keep a financial journal to track w expenses as well your daily and monthly as larger purchases like a new television.

Write down the monthly expenses you know you have each month, such as a mortgage payment or a car note, and each and every purchase you make, including how much you spend on dining out each month. Do this for at least a couple of months. When you have logged several months’ activity, examine your journal to see if there are any expenses that can be trimmed to save money.

• Don’t go overboard rewarding yourself. Once your last child has left the nest, the temptation to reward yourself with a luxury item or two might prove overwhelming. After all,

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raising a family and paying for college tuition has no doubt required substantial sacrifice on your part, so it’s well within reason that you want to reward yourself after all these years. Avoid overdoing it so your finances aren’t stretched too thinly. A vacation with your spouse is reasonable, but buying a villa overseas might be a little over the top. Luxuries can be nice, but they can also drain a budget. Your monthly expenses once the kids have moved out should be lower, so if you find your cost of living has increased now that your nest is empty, you might be forced to determine which of your expenses are luxuries and which are necessities.

• Take advantage of your “experience.”

Though accepting a “senior” discount might be a blow to your pride, it also can be a boon to your bottom line. Many establishments, including gyms, restaurants and movie theaters, offer discounts to men and women age 55 and older. This can help you save a substantial amount of money over time, and no one has to know you’ve started cashing in on your experience.

Exercise and aging

xercise is an essential element of a healthy lifestyle. Including exercise in your daily routine can lower your risk for diabetes, heart disease and stroke, and exercise can even sharpen mental acuity, reduce anxiety and improve mood. But as beneficial as exercise can be, many men and women, particularly men and women over the age of 50, who have not laced up their sneakers in years are hesitant to begin an exercise regimen for a variety of reasons, potentially putting their long-term health at risk.

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(Continued from page 14) hen beginning the routine, take things very slowly at first, choosing to walk or bike every day rather than hitting the treadmill and adjusting it to maximum resistance. When strength training, start off with very little weight so your muscles can grow acclimated to the motions and you can get the exercises down pat. As you grow more comfortable and your body starts to feel more up to the challenges of daily exercise, you can begin to gradually alter your cardiovascular and strength training workouts to make them more challenging.

• Exercise can make existing medical conditions more manageable. Men and women over the age of 50 who have preexisting medical conditions are likely to find that exercise alleviates rather than exacerbates their physical problems. The NIA notes that studies have shown that regular exercise and physical activity can benefit people with arthritis, high blood pressure and heart disease. But it’s still recommended that men and women with preexisting medical conditions consult with their physicians before making any

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• Exercise reduces fatigue, so sitting around to preserve strength is not effective. Exercise improves strength and energy levels, so sitting on the sideline to preserve your strength is counterproductive and could lead to serious medical problems. The “Report on Physical Activity and Health” from the U.S. Surgeon General’s office noted that men and women who are inactive are almost twice as likely to develop heart disease as those who are more active. While getting adequate rest and giving your body ample time recover from physical activity is essential, your body won’t benefit by avoiding exercise to preserve your strength.

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s people age, their dietary needs begin to change. Foods that were once staples of your diet as a youth may be restricted once you hit a certain age, while other foods you may have always avoided may now be necessary to fuel and support a healthy body.

Eating healthy foods and exercising may not be enough to sustain health, as hormonal changes and other health effects as a person reaches age 50 can have a profound impact on his or her nutritional requirements. The following are a few things men and women over 50 may want to consider as they look to eat a healthy diet for years to come.

supplements. Everyone over the age of 50 should take a daily vitamin D supplement of 400 IU (10 µg), according to Canada’s Food Guide. Without adequate vitamin D, bone strength and health can deteriorate because vitamin D promotes calcium absorption. Vitamin D also has other roles, including helping neuromuscular and immune function and reducing inflammation.

Increase protein According to Christine Gerbstadt, MD, RD, a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, as they age, men and women need more protein in their diets to maintain their muscle mass. The amount of protein needed at a younger age no lonFriendly fats ger may be adequate. Look for lean sources People over age 50 should increase of protein from fish and poultry. Beans are Dietary recommendations change for people age 50 and older. their intake of unsaturated fats and reduce also a low-fat source of protein that can consumption of saturated fats. Nutrienthelp fulfill daily protein requirements. constipation. Constipation can occur when women over the age of 50 need between rich unsaturated fats can guard against fiber intake is not enough, coupled with a 1,600 and 2,000 calories, depending on heart conditions, protect against stroke, More water more sedentary lifestyle. The best way to how physically active they are. Men need keep skin supple, and even help men and As a person ages, his or her body may not get fiber is through diet. Leave the skins between 2,000 and 2,400 calories per day. women maintain good neurological health. signal it is thirsty as well as it once did, so it’s on fruit and vegetables and choose whole With each passing year there is a decrease Omega-3 fatty acids can be found in nuts, possible that you may not recognize when you fruits over juices. Whole-grain breads and in the energy required to maintain body olives, seeds, and fatty fishes. are thirsty or dehydrated. The Mayo Clinic cereals also are good sources of fiber. Dry weight, so caloric intake should be adrecommends around nine to 10 cups of bever- beans and lentils can add a fiber boost. justed accordingly.

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Art melds with pop culture Joanne Paulson Saskatoon Express he Artists’ Loft on a sunny spring afternoon is a riot: a riot of colour, and a riot of humour.

On the colour side, bright paintings depicting landscapes and animals are on the walls, lying on the floors, stacked sideways ready for hanging. Artists’ Loft owners Denyse Klette and Cheryl Tuck-Tallon apologize for the “mess,” but what is an art studio supposed to look like when an installation is looming?

On the humour side, there is plenty of joking and laughter, mostly when Austin Powers comes into the conversation. But what does a comic movie character have to do with art?

Well, not a lot, but the rather naughty humour in the movie comes thematically into Artists’ Loft next show and sale, called Mini Me: Yeah, Baby, Yeah.

For the uninitiated, a character known as Dr. Evil in Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me is sent back in time and cloned.

The clone, however, is only one-eighth the size of Evil, who promptly dubs him Mini Me. This brings us back to the art. The Mini Me show, painted by Klette, Tuck-Tallon and five other artists, contains a number of large pieces of art along with several small ones relating thematically to the bigger works.

Hence, Mini Me’s. The smaller artworks allow purchasers to choose from a wide range of prices, from $300 to $5,000.

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The show goes April 29 to May 1 at the Loft, 617 Main Street, from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Expect hilarity: those dressed in 1960s garb will be eligible for door prizes, and naughty Austin Powers-inspired quotes will accompany the paintings. Lucky Bastard Distilleries will partly sponsor and serve martinis at the opening night reception.

Klette and Tuck-Tallon are always seeking fun or inspiring ways to showcase Saskatchewan and Canadian art — in this case, their own, along with Saskatonians Cam Forrester and Jacqueline Faye Miller, and B.C.’s Jennifer Sparacino, Jill Charuk and Jody Bruce.

“We really like to partner and create synergies with artists — with each other first of all — and then with artists, with the neighbourhood, and with other art forms,” said Tuck-Tallon.

“And whenever I’ve personally done a show over the years, I’ve always kind of tied in with a charity,” added Klette. “The last show, we did the Prairie Hospice Society.”

Before that, because the two artists show in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, they raised funds to rebuild a home for a member of the gallery’s staff.

This year, the Mini Me show will benefit the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra (SSO).

Each of the seven artists has either donated or provided a painting at a reduced cost for an online auction with all of the proceeds going to the SSO. Klette and Tuck-Tallon had to have software written for the online auction, which can be accessed at www.

Artists’ Loft owners Denyse Klette, left, and Cheryl Tuck-Tallon, show their medium and large paintings alongside the “Mini Me’s.”

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The auction works can be viewed at the SSO concert April 30 at TCU Place, when the orchestra will play a tribute to Billy Joel and Elton John at the Jeans and Classics concert. The auction closes May 1.

“We were just thrilled that these guys approached us, and wanted to partner and support the symphony in a really innovative way,” said Angela Kempf, director of development for the SSO. “It’s supporting different art forms that pair really well together.”

Artists’ Loft also connected with Bema Autosport, which sells Mini Coopers — a perfect fit for the Mini Me theme. The car dealership showed the artwork from April 15 to April 22 at its location, 607 Brand Court.

Tuck-Tallon and Klette opened the studio together in October 2014. Klette, who lives inAS042510 the country, Aaron wanted a city location to meet

customers; and Tuck-Tallon owns the Black Spruce Gallery on the way to Waskesiu, but it is seasonal. Artists’ Loft gives her a yearround location.

When they opened in the off-Broadway space, “all you saw was spaghetti wires and raw ceilings,” said Tuck-Tallon, who paints in the space. Today, it’s finished, artfully lit, and a multi-use area. “It’s a beautiful show space, but it’s also a working space. We designed it that way.”

And don’t think because the humour is running high that the art isn’t taken very seriously by Tuck-Tallon and Klette (although children under 13 are discouraged.)

“There is such good art out there,” said Tuck-Tallon. “When people see it, when you get enough people in front of it, the rest just seems to fall in line. We don’t worry about that part.

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Claude Bourbon’s guitar artistry relies on a combination of classical, jazz and blues and he now lives in the United Kingdom. Some say he is steeped in medieval Spanish blues. His concert will likely include a stylish Bolero.

Concert at 8 p.m. The Bassment, 202 4th Avenue North.

Tickets - $17 for SJS members, $22 for non-members.

APRIL 28 Said The Whale is a Vancouver-based indie-rocker band, launched by songwriters Ben Worcester and Tyler Bancroft. They have released four albums, won a Juno award and expanded the playing ranks to four. Show time is 8 p.m. The Bassment. Tickets - $22.

APRIL 29 Solstice is one of the most entertaining, endearing and enduring of Saskatoon music ensembles, with Jean Currie leading the group through sparkling vocal arrangements of jazz, pop, blues and gospel. Concert at 9 p.m. The Bassment. Tickets - $20 for SJS members, $25 for nonmembers. ***** University of Alberta Mixed Chorus and Handbell Ringers will perform at the Cathedral of Holy Family at 7 p.m. for a Benefit Concert in Support of Refugees. Tickets available at the church office or at the door. $50/family, $20/adult, $10/Seniors and Students, Age 5 and under/free.

APRIL 30 The Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra counts on the talents of the Jeans ‘n’ Classic headliners to pay tribute to two great pianists, Elton John and Billy Joel. You can count on Joel’s We Didn’t Start The Fire and John’s Crocodile Rock.

Concert at 7:30 p.m. TCU Place. Tickets – From $68 to $38. ***** The Amati Quartet’s final concerts of the season feature quartets by Haydn, Schubert (the famous Rosamunde), and Dvorak on Saturday, April 30, Knox United Church.

Tickets available at Remai Arts Centre 306-384-7727. $30 adults, $25 seniors, $15 student. For more information, visit amatiquartet.usask.ca. ***** Edmonton’s Tommy Banks plays the piano with great skill and fervour and he will be a special guest of the Saskatoon Jazz Orchestra. Vocal stylings will come from Saskatoon’s Shelly Ewing. Show time is 7:30 p,.m. Broadway Theatre. Tickets - $30 for adults, $25 for students. ***** Pretty Archie is a Cape Breton band named after a Nova Scotia street where they played the street scene in any kind of weather. They come with country, folk, bluegrass and blues flavourings. Show time is 8 p.m. The Bassment.

Tickets - $20 for SJS members, $25 for non-members.

and author Jane Jacobs. Walks happen throughout the weekend at various locations; see http://janeswalk.org/ MAY 6 canada/saskatoon for schedule. This year, walks include Zodiac Tapestry Handbells present its Spring Pop! Concert. the new Protected Bike Lanes, Northeast Swale, Wolf 7:30 p.m. Grace-Westminster United Church Willow Co-housing, the new Kinsmen Park playground and (505 - 10th Street East). Special Guests: It’s Too Late, many more. Free.

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The McClure Place Foundation holds its ‘Big Shred’ from 9 a.m. to noon in the McClure Church parking lot (Taylor & Heritage Way). Safely shred your old personal, private, and confidential documents such as tax returns, utility bills, letters, etc. in the Shred-It Co. truck. Proceeds go to reducing the mortgage at Amy McClure House intermediate care home. Call 306-373-1717 for more information. ***** REUNION The parishes of St. Anne’s, Lutheran Resurrection and Alvin Buckwold School is celebrating its 50th anniversary Saints-Martyrs-Canadiens invite you to a Syrian Refugee Fundraising Concert featuring the well-known Saskatoon celebration Friday, May 27, and Saturday, May 28. An choral groups, Le Choeur des plaines and Eclipse. It will informal gathering for former students and staff will be take place at St. Anne’s Church, 217 Lenore Drive, at 7 held at Louis’ Pub on the U of S campus beginning at 7 p.m. Admission fee is $20 per adult and $40 per family. p.m. Friday. On Saturday, the school will host an open Tickets will be sold at the door or available in advance house from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with archive and photo from Marie-Jeanne Will at 306-290-9990. displays, self-guided school tours and an opportunity to ***** visit and reunite with former classmates and staff. For more information visit Facebook.com/AlvinBuckwold50 or Serendipity Quilt Show and Tea, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at All Saints Anglican Church (1080 Lorne Avenue). Admission: call the school at 306-683-7100. $5. To support Serendipity’s work, quilted items will be UNTIL MAY 12 offered for sale. All quilts will be distributed to various Core Community Shines – 10x10 Art for viewing and social agencies at the end of the show. For information bidding from now until May 12. ICM is the United Church’s call Doreen at (306) 683-0951. community and social justice ministry. Sixty 10 X 10 MAY 11 canvases have been created by core neighbourhood artists, both professional and budding. Art can be viewed Caring for your parents: having The Talk. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Aka Gallery (424 – 20th St. West), Amigos Cantina (632 or 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Cliff Wright Library (Lakewood 10th St. East); Little Bird-Patisserie & Café (238 252 Ave. Civic Centre - 1635 McKercher Drive). According to recent B South); Underground Café (420 20th St. West) and Void research, 70 per cent of family conversations about aging Gallery (312 Ave B. South). Please visit Facebook 10 X 10 issues don’t occur until they are prompted by a health Art Celebration or call 306 653 2662 for more information. crisis or other emergency. There is no charge to attend the workshop.To register call Home Instead Senior Care at MAY 1 306-931-4663.

The Saskatoon SPCA auxiliary is hosting their open house MAY 15 at the SPCA animal shelter on Clarence Avenue South Walk for Lupus 2016 at River Landing, Saskatoon. Please from noon until 4 pm. Come join the fun, which includes contact Irene Driedger for sign up and registration at a silent auction, bake sale, raffle and table of treasures.

1-306-227-9562 (C) or idriedger@sasktel.net. RegistraAnd please visit the animals. Donations of baking can be tion is 12:30 p.m. and the walk starts at 1 p.m. dropped off May 1 before noon at the shelter. For more information, please contact Janet at 306 242-2823.

Saskatoon Fiddle Orchestra Spring Show. Broadway Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 and are available at McNally Robinson and at the Broadway Theatre box office and online at https://broadwaytheatre.ca/events

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T.O.P.S (Take Off Pounds Sensibly). New members are welcome. A supportive, friendly group that meets weekly focusing on healthy eating, exercise and weight loss. For more information go to www.tops.org or call Debbie at 306-668-4494. Meetings are at Resurrection Lutheran Church, 310 Lenore Drive. New member orientation every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.

MAY 2 ***** The Saskatoon Ostomy Association is holding its annual Singles Social Group - “All About Us” for people in their LAST TUESDAY EVERY MONTH Steak Night to raise funds to send “Kids to Camp” at 50s and 60s. Weekly Wednesday restaurant suppers, Dizziness and Balance Support Group will meet from 7 Greenbryre Golf and Country Club.$25 for adults and monthly brunch, movie nights and more. Meet new p.m. to 8 p.m. at LifeMark Health Centre, 3907 Eighth St. $10 for under 12. Choice of steak, chicken or gluten friends. No membership dues. For more information email: East. Anyone with a dizziness/vertigo/balance condition is free vegetarian. Cocktails at 5:30, supper at 6:30. There allaboutus10@hotmail.com or phone (306) 978-0813. welcome to attend.

There is no cost to attend.

There will will be plenty of prizes in the Modified Silent Auction, a ***** 50/50 draw and tickets on a “Surprize” draw. Everyone is be an educational topic presented and an opportunity to St. George’s Senior Citizen’s Club (1235 20th St. West) learn from each other.

For more info, call Rae Ann at 306welcome, call Gerard at 306 653 2780 or you can pick a has bingos and Kaiser from noon until 4 p.m. The club is MAY 5-6 652-5151 or email raeann.erickson@lifemark.ca. ticket up at Carnegie Medical or Nordon Medical. campaigning for new members who are 55+. MemberSylvia Chave, a favourite among children, performs May 5 THIRD MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH ships are $5 per year with discounts included. For more MAY 6-8 and 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. and May 6 at 10:30 a.m. and Jane’s Walk. A weekend of free walks led by volunteers to Schizophrenia Society of Saskatoon Family Support Group info, call 306-384-4644 or 306-716-0204.

7 p.m. at the Refinery. Advance tickets $7 and $9 at the ***** learn, explore and tell stories about our communities. This will run from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the W.A. Edwards door. No charge for children under two. For tickets, call Bargain store to support the inner city Lighthouse project. is a global movement inspired by urban activist, journalist Family Centre, 333 Fourth Avenue North. The group is attended entirely by family members and friends of people Babies’, children’s, women’s and men’s clothing; jewelry, living with schizophrenia and related disorders. For more purses, belts and camping clothes available. Wednesdays information contact, email: ssswellness4u@gmail.com or from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Church, 454 Egbert Avenue. Prices from $0.25 to $5. Everyone call 306-374-2224. is welcome. For more information: Call 306-955-3766 EVERY WEDNESDAY (church) or go to spuconline.com or email zixiag@gmail.

Depression Support Group runs on the first and third com.

Wednesday of each month, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the CMHA building (1301 Avenue P North). This is open to FIRST AND THIRD SATURDAYS OF THE MONTH anyone struggling with depression and family members The Lions Club will be holding Texas Hold ‘em Tournawanting to support them. For more info, call Marilyn at ments. $60 buy-in gets $10,000 in chips, $40 goes to the 306-270-9181 or email mle2003_2@yahoo.com. cash prize pool. No Re-Buys. 50 seats available. Registra***** tion opens at 6 p.m., with the tournament starting at 7 Saskatoon Community Contact for the Widowed (SCCW). p.m. Located at the Coachman bar at Market Mall. Call Coffee at 9:30 a.m. every Wednesday at St. Martin’s 306-668-0015 for more information.

United Church (2617 Clarence Avenue). The group also If you have a family member or friend fighting MS and you like to golf, has a general meeting on the third Sunday of every FIRST MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH then you should enter or sponsor Golfun. Golfun happens on May 19th month, with the exception of July and August. For more Saskatoon Ostomy Association meetings at 7:30 p.m. information, contact Mildred at 306-242-3905 or the at the Greenbryre Golf & Country Club. It’s all about raising money for a at Mayfair United Church. Meetings are held on the first church at 306-343-7101.

Monday of the month except when there is a holiday. If so, worthwhile cause while enjoying a short and sweet 12-hole game of golf. ***** meetings are on the second Monday.

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It’s open to everyone regardless of skill level.

Entries include lunch and a delicious supper. You may want to treat someone with MS to an afternoon on the golf course with your team. Every tee box is hosted by researchers from the Cameco MS Neuroscience Research Center at Saskatoon City Hospital – you can learn interesting facts about the great work they do while you play.

All proceeds go to the Cameco MS Neuroscience Research Center at Saskatoon City Hospital. If you want to give hope to those with MS, enter a team or become a sponsor. Visit saskatooncityhospitalfoundation.com/ events/golfun/ for registration information or call the tournament director at (306)222-5392 today!

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ON NOW AT YOUR PRAIRIE CHEVROLET DEALERS. PrairieChevrolet.com 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the purchase of a 2016 Malibu L (1VL) and Silverado 1500 Double Cab True North Edition, and lease of a 2016 Equinox LS FWD (1SA) and a Cruze Limited LT Air/Auto (1SA). License, insurance, registration, administration fees, dealer fees, PPSA and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in Prairie Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. * Offer valid to eligible retail lessees in Canada who have entered into a lease agreement with GM Financial and accept delivery between April 1 and May 2, 2016 of a new or demonstrator 2016 model year Chevrolet car or crossover (except 2016MY Chevrolet Colorado 2SA and Malibu 1VL). General Motors of Canada Company will pay one month’s lease payment or two bi-weekly lease payments as defined on the lease agreement (inclusive of taxes). After the first month, lessee will be required to make all remaining scheduled payments over the remaining term of the lease agreement. Consumer may be required to pay dealer fees. Insurance, PPSA, license and applicable taxes not included. Additional conditions and limitations apply. GM reserves the right to modify or terminate this offer at any time without prior notice. See dealer for details. ¥¥ Purchase price applies to new 2016 Malibu L models at participating dealers in Canada. Purchase price of $23,595 excludes license, insurance, registration, dealer fees and taxes. Dealer may sell for less. Offer may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. GM Canada may modify, extend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without notice. See dealer for details. ¥Lease based on a purchase price of $18,395/$27,995, including $455/$682 GM Card Application Bonus, offer applies to individuals who apply for a Scotiabank GM Visa Card (GM Card) or current GM Card cardholders (tax exclusive), $3,000/$0 lease cash and $1,500/$0 manufacturer-to-dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive) for a new eligible 2016 Cruze Limited LT Air/Auto (1SA)/Equinox LS FWD (1SA). Bi-weekly payment is $109/$149 for 24/60 months at 0%/1.9% APR, on approved credit to qualified retail customers by GM Financial. Annual kilometre limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometre. $0/$1,900 down payment and a $0 security deposit is required. Payment may vary depending on down payment or trade. Total obligation is $5,664/$21,220 plus applicable taxes. Option to purchase at lease end is $12,752/$8,430. Price and total obligation exclude license, insurance, registration, taxes and optional equipment. Other lease options are available. Dealers are free to set individual prices.

Limited-time offer, which may not be combined with other offers. See your dealer for conditions and details. General Motors of Canada Company reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. †$10,000 is a combined total credit consisting of a $3,000 manufacturer-to-dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive) for 2016 Silverado 1500 Double Cab, $1,000 GM Card Application Bonus, offer applies to individuals who apply for a Scotiabank GM Visa Card (GM Card) or current GM Card cardholders (tax inclusive), a $820 manufacturer to dealer Option Package Discount Credit (tax exclusive) for 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Double Cab 1LT equipped with a True North Edition, a $1,600 cash credit and a $3,580 manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) on Silverado 1500 Double Cab LT or LTZ, which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $3,580 credit which will result in higher effective interest rates. Discounts vary by model. ^Based on percentage growth in total Canadian sales of mid- and full-size pick-up trucks, calendar year to date (January to September, 2015), as reported by CVMA. †† Offer applies to individuals who apply for a Scotiabank® GM® Visa* Card (GM Card) or current Scotiabank® GM® Visa* Cardholders. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2016 model year Chevrolet delivered in Canada between April 1 and May 2, 2016. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $500 credit available on: Chevrolet Camaro, Sonic, Cruze, Cruze Limited, Malibu (excluding L model), Volt (including 2017 MY Volt) and Trax; $750 credit available on: Chevrolet Impala, Equinox, Express, Traverse, Colorado (except 2SA), Suburban and Tahoe; $1,000 credit available on: Chevrolet Silverado, Silverado HD. 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 Company (GM Canada) 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 GM Canada dealer for details. GM Canada reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice. ‡The Chevrolet Equinox received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among compact SUVs in a tie in the proprietary J.D. Power 2015 U.S. Initial Quality Study SM. Study based on responses from 84,367 U.S. new-vehicle owners, measuring 244 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of U.S. owners surveyed in February-May 2015. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com. ~Visit onstar.ca for coverage maps, details and system limitations. Services and connectivity may vary by model and conditions. OnStar with 4G LTE connectivity is available on select vehicle models and in select markets. Customers will be able to access OnStar services only if they accept the OnStar User Terms and Privacy Statement (including software terms). OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. After the trial period (if applicable), an active OnStar service plan is required. ‡‡Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). **The 2-Year Scheduled Lube-Oil-Filter Maintenance Program provides eligible customers in Canada, who have purchased or leased a new eligible 2016 MY Chevrolet, with an ACDelco® oil and filter change, in accordance with the oil life monitoring system and the Owner’s Manual, for 2 years or 48,000 km, whichever occurs first, with a limit of four (4) Lube-Oil-Filter services in total, performed at participating GM dealers. Fluid top offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc. are not covered. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. General Motors of Canada Company reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ^^Whichever comes first. See dealer for details.