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spectator-friendly. Beginning in July, the Saskatchewan Roughriders will release grandstands, with 4,000 individual seats, as well as the six press boxes and suites, from their former facility in Regina to the Saskatoon field. Installation of the individual seats will start on the east side of the field during the summer and fall, with installation on the west side to be done by May or June 2018. The spectator phase of the project will cost about $10 million, of which $4 million has already been raised. Members of the public will be able to choose and put their names on their own seats. Marciniuk considers his role “a labour of love” and on Feb. 8 at TCU Place, he will be honoured as the Kinsmen Sportsman of the Year, an award which is bestowed upon individuals by those who have been recipients in the past. Marciniuk has been with Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools for 32 years. His path in life has been driven by the values of growing up in a rural town and then embracing the values of urban life when he moved to Saskatoon for the final year of high school. “My father, Dan, was a teacher and principal in Hafford. My mother, Olga, was also a teacher and homemaker. She died when Johnny Marciniuk said his role in rejuvenating Saskatoon Minor Football Field has been a labour of love. I was 13 and it was a horrible loss. A year (Photo by Sandy Hutchinson) after her death, my father moved the family to Saskatoon. There were three of us and we all got the opportunity to go to the University of Saskatchewan,” said Marciniuk. A brother, Larry, went into education and has just retired after being principal at Cold Lake, Alta. A brother, Darcy, is a specialist in internal medicine and his wife, Carla, is Ned Powers on Spikes program, up through minor foot- cility. All on the board play voluntary roles. also a doctor; two children, Tanya and JefSaskatoon Express ball and high school football to tenants like “I cried when the last piece of green frey, have followed in their footsteps. hen the Saskatoon Minor Football Saskatoon’s junior Hilltops and Saskatoon turf was put down. I’m still moved by it Marciniuk received his degree in physical Field opened in September 2014, women’s champions, the Valkyries. all. When Field Turf completed the job on education in 1984, his degree in education it was like opening the floodgates “Our dream was one of heavy participa- the area 185 yards long and 90 yards wide, a year later, and was hired immediately to for youngsters who had never played the tion when we started the conversion of the they told us it was the largest field they had teach at Bishop James Mahoney. He was game before. Gordon Howe Bowl,” said Johnny Marbuilt anywhere in the world. That’s what we soon named on a full-time basis at the central The user-friendly numbers are unbeliev- ciniuk, a founding member of the Friends wanted. On any given Saturday in football office to direct physical education, health and ably high: 1,600 hours of usage for 6,000 of The Bowl. He is still active on its board season, we can have eight minor football athletics programs and manage environmenparticipants annually, with the ages ranging of directors and the co-ordinator of almost games going at the same time.” tal centres at Blackstrap and Eagle Creek. from three- and four-year-olds in the Tykes every event which is played at the new faThe next step in the vision will be (Continued on page 5)
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Feel the Rush: lacrosse season launches Jan. 21
Cam Hutchinson Saskatoon Express et the mayhem begin — again. The Saskatchewan Rush, defending National Lacrosse League champions, will raise their 2016 championship banner and the roof at the SaskTel Centre on Jan. 21, when they play their home opener. The team took the city by storm last year, with attendance growing by numbers and volume as the season progressed. It felt like the roof was raised a few feet when Jeff Cornwall scored the championship-securing goal in the waning seconds against Buffalo in June. Nik Bilic saw the growth of the game in Saskatoon on city streets, from the floor and from the penalty box. Bilic spent the season living in Saskatoon to promote the game. He won’t be able to spend this year here after beginning a career as a longshoreman at Port Vancouver. It’s tough work on the docks, much like
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“I like to do whatever the team needs. Playing solid defence is first in my books and taking care of our own end. If we get the chance to transition up and get a scoring chance it is a bonus for us. “I like to get all over the floor a little bit and mix it up in the dirty areas. Sometimes when you play that way, you are going to get into a confrontation. I like to play hard and play with a chip on my shoulder.” He says he is a different person when he is away from the game. “It is a bit of a switch. I like to think I am a bit of a joker in the locker room and like to socialize with all the guys. I’m a happy-go-lucky guy but once I hit the floor things change a little bit.” He said there is parity in the league, but he likes his team’s roster. “We’re definitely younger, so it is going to take a little time to grow. At the same time, we have a couple of proven winners coming into our lineup in Ryan Keenan and Mike Messenger. They have won at
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Jeff Hehn (left) belongs to Saskatoon’s FatLanders FatTire Brigade, Canada’s only known fat bike cycling club. (Photo Supplied) warmer, and the flotation allows you to go on narrower, more sheltered trails instead of open roads and paths,” he said. “For me, cycling is the freedom to move and explore and recreate under your own control; fat biking extends that freedom to all four seasons, and so many new adventures now become accessible. It totally transforms the outlook on winter from one of being dreaded to one of being embraced.” Hehn belongs to Saskatoon’s FatLanders FatTire Brigade, which is Canada’s only known fat bike cycling club. “Our club was formed in 2014 to advocate and promote the emerging sport of fat biking in Saskatoon and surrounding area,” said Hehn. “We provide organizational structure to communicate fat bike specific needs and concerns to the provincial cycling association. “We interact with the City of Saskatoon, Meewasin Valley Authority and other active lifestyles clubs to maintain and advance riding opportunities in our community, as well as offer several organized weekly rides through the winter months, along with a number of special events such as a Global FatBike Day ride, and a FatBike Festival weekend in conjunction with the PotashCorp Wintershines Festival.” This is the third year that FatLanders will host their White Velocross event as part of the Wintershines festival. Hehn describes the event, which will be held Jan. 28 from 2 to 5 p.m., as a mash-up of different cycling styles.
“It is done as multiple laps of a short groomed circuit around Victoria Park and the River Landing area, which is similar to the cyclocross events many cyclists do in the fall,” he explained. “Then there is the BMX or Monster truck-style demo loop by the farmers’ market where you can see participants riding up stairs, and over features such as snowtomb rollers and brick and tire piles. This area is where most spectators congregate and cheer on the participants as you are close to the riders, and the smiles are largest. “Our club members are constantly looking at the forecast, and you can feel the excitement and chatter when there is snow on the way,” said Hehn. “I honestly prefer winter fat biking to riding in the summer, and I am not alone. We had close to 20 riders out for an hour and a half at our weekly Sunday club recreational ride on a minus-21 day. Much of our winter riding is also done at night with bright LED lights, adding another layer to the adventurous spirit.” Inspired to try out fat biking, but not sure if you want to commit? The Bike Doctor is hosting a fat bike demo opportunity in and around the farmers market area prior to the Velocross event during Wintershines (Jan. 28). Fatlanders will also be hosting a social ride on Jan. 29, called the Wintershines SnowFondo. For more information, find White Velocross at Wintershines 2017 on Facebook, or visit www.fatlanders.bike.
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(Continued from page 1) e was involved with both the Saskatoon Secondary Schools Athletic Directorate and the provincial association for three decades, ultimately winning the provincial award of merit in 2014, the highest honour of its kind. He assisted with many championship events in Saskatoon, many at a provincial level, and his love of football was particularly evident. As a director and organizer of the Kinsmen Football League for 10 years, he was a game day co-ordinator and manager of the equipment inventory, distribution, maintenance and storage. It was partly because of the shortcomings in equipment storage that Marciniuk, Brian Kosteroski, Brent Smith, Al Gibb and Carey Humphrey founded Friends of the Bowl and were in active talks with Sandra Schultz, a consultant, about the dreams they had for football. Before long, they had a team on board that launched the $11.5-million campaign for the rejuvenation and redevelopment of the bowl. A $2-million contribution by James and Cora Yausie was the first major sign of community support. The first construction project was the 5,000 square foot warehouse where equipment for youth programs could be stored. At any given time, there can be 10 sets of team equipment, 800 helmets and shoulder pads and more. There is a laundry, and all helmets are sanitized before they are used again. The second phase was the installation of the turf and the third project was the construction of a two-level club house, 1, 200 square feet on each level where there are nine dressing rooms, officials’ rooms, nine administration offices, a concession and washroom facilities. “The amazing thing,” said Marciniuk, “has been the generosity of the community. AS011608 Aaron$2.6 million from the Initially we received
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hat in blazes is going Whew, everyone thought, on at the university? glad that’s over. We can get back I thought oil had been to being a real university, where poured on the ruffled waters folks are not manhandled, and after the Robert Buckingham can actually say what they think. fiasco, which more or less Reminder to the U of S, despite wrapped up in the summer of the brouhaha over freedom of 2015. I thought sanity had respeech at universities across turned after a major chucking of North America: that’s what we dysfunctional administration. do at institutions of higher learnPerhaps not. ing. Think, and speak. Very briefly, you’ll recall that Then, an interim peace was Columnist Buckingham, once dean of the briefly overseen by former School of Public Health, stepped Lieutenant-Governor Gordon out of line by criticizing the Transform US Barnhart. initiative. The powers, at the time, punished Enter this new mess. I do not pretend him by stripping him of his role and tenure, to have any inside information about the and frog-marched him off campus. firing of Brian Towriss, former head coach Hullaballoo ensued. A national conversa- of Huskie football. Many inches of ink and tion erupted over Buckingham’s freedom many online pages have been devoted to to express his concerns. The University of the disastrous cutting of the cord attaching Saskatchewan tried shooting back, saying Huskie Athletics and the 33-year coach, so its senior faculty needed to toe the company I’ll provide only a short recap. line. It was obscene, really. Towriss announced Nobody bought that. It was a public he was stepping down during an awful news relations disaster of spectacular proporconference that provided few answers. No tions. Ultimately, heads rolled – including one from the U of S attended to congratulate the provost’s, the president’s (!), the human him for his years of service. Finally, Presiresources director and, methinks, people dent Peter Stoicheff clearly felt pressed to in communications. The board of goverissue a news release containing an apology, nors saw changes. Buckingham ultimately in an effort to stanch the tide of opprobrium resigned. from the community.
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The decision to remove Towriss may have come via direction from a new Huskie advisory board. If so, only four months into its existence and just two in actual action, it will have already managed to mess up the university’s reputation again. What we need to know is exactly how much power this board has. If, indeed, it has the reach to decide on university athletics leadership, we have a problem here – particularly if the way Towriss was forced, or asked, to leave is precedent-setting. I would also like to know whether, when they decided to release Towriss in such an elegant and respectful way (I’m feeling sarcastic this morning), they considered the impact on other aspects of Huskie Athletics? Let us take the new proposed doublesheet ice facility, slated to replace the seriously antiquated Rutherford Rink. Even before the Towriss fiasco hit the news, the public part of the fundraising wasn’t doing terrifically well, forcing the Home Ice committee to stand before city council a second time, begging for another $3 million. I find this very depressing. An enormous $12.25-million commitment was made by local philanthropist Merlis Belsher to the rink campaign, for whom the facility will be named; and it would be nice to both honour that contribution and build on it. DC011604 Darlene The new rink will be home to Huskie
hockey, but also minor hockey. It’s badly needed, but apparently not getting the traction it needs. That could be a function of the economy, but I fear that this Towriss situation ain’t gonna help, if the reaction the Express received from the public is any indication. Some people who emailed editor Cam Hutchinson actually said they would think twice before donating to the U of S. It indeed made me think twice, and it makes me sick to say that. I have, in my tiny way, donated to the U of S for years; it is my university, and I have always adored the place. I loved being there. It’s a beautiful campus, full of (mostly) amazing people. But it’s hard to separate bad political and organizational decisions from the people who study, work and play there. For myself, I will continue to donate, so as to support the real purposes of my university; but it took some thought. Regardless of how the Towriss decision was made, and by whom, and even if it was a legitimate decision, it was disrespectfully announced. The power-fuelled decisionmaking that showed its head during the Buckingham fiasco may still be burbling, somewhere. Now, the U of S has to clear the air, better explain the specific role and reach of this athletics board, and quit making colossal PR mistakes — if it wants donations to continue pouring in.
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Local artist determined to make 5,000 sculptures Shannon Boklaschuk Saskatoon Express n ambitious sculpture project started by a local artist nearly two years ago is continuing on into the new year. It was back in April 2015 when Kathy Allen first vowed to create 5,000 keys made from various materials. So far she has finished more than 850 keys – and she’s not planning to stop until she reaches her goal. However, there is no fixed deadline attached to the project; instead, Allen plans to “enjoy the making of each key” and “let each key express its uniqueness.” “I’m focusing on making 5,000 keys – they will take as long as they take,” she wrote in an email earlier this month. “The number is enough for me at this point.” AS011607 Aaron
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(Continued from page 8) ’ve been sculpting for a long time and using found objects for a long time. I actually just got really mad one day, because I felt people didn’t understand me. So in my angry wisdom I was like, ‘I’m going to make 5,000 keys and none of them are going to be jewelry,’ ” she said in an interview. When she started the project, Allen set out some guidelines. These include enjoying the making of each key, exploring all key-making ideas, trying things, appreciating the finds along the way, thanking the people that help and celebrating the project milestones. She also remembers to have fun with it, and likes the saying “don’t let the perfect be the enemy of the good.” Ever since she was “really little,” Allen’s preference has been for three-dimensional art. She said she became interested in incorporating found objects into her sculptures “just because things were around.” “Also, there were lots of times we didn’t have lots of extra, so we just used what’s at hand,” she said.
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lthough 2016 ended on relates to the real estate sales a high note with the in the area between the assessbirth of our grandson, ment period (2011-2015) and I was otherwise happy to leave in this case during the height last year behind and welcome of the boom. in 2017. I was optimistic that a In our area, there are large better year was ahead. stately houses on large lots Then I received my propthat back onto the river that erty tax assessment in the mail have significantly more value and I started to feel nostalgic than those homes surrounding for 2016. them. I explained that even I had read in The StarPhoein the peak of the boom we nix earlier that the city’s core could not have sold our house Columnist neighbourhoods were to be for the assessed value. hit hardest on the new assessment, but I What is my recourse? Pay $30 and file didn’t expect that the assessed value of an appeal; but the onus is on me to prove my home would greatly exceed the real our home value two years back. How do market value. I didn’t expect that my tax I do that? I can’t, because of the lapse bill would go up by $1, 330 before the of time. Had I been notified in January 2017 mill rate was applied to reflect the 2015 of the assessed value to be used 3.85 per cent tax increase to support the two years hence, I could have provided approved budget. market evaluations and disputed the asAfter reviewing the assessment, I sessment. called the number provided to ascertain Another determining factor is the fact as to whether there was a mistake made. that we have a basement, and it doesn’t To be clear, the woman I dealt with at matter whether it is developed or not. city hall was courteous, knowledgeable Don’t all houses have basements? Apparand even somewhat sympathetic to my ently not. concerns. Our home is 55 years old and is basiThe assessment values were estabcally a box with a detached garage. It lished in January 2015, two years before has little architectural interest and the lot they kicked in and during the city’s is an average size, but it is our home and boom period. Part of the assessment we keep it up as best we can. Because of
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(Continued from page 10) streets that are not cleaned after the leaves come down which then clog the storm sewers and create spring flooding, sidewalks/medians that are in desperate need of repair in most areas, roads that are ridden with potholes, back lanes that are close to impassable (unless you are driving a tank) and, if you live on a bus route, a snow plow that will periodically clear a path for the bus which will deposit mounds of snow on the sidewalk that you are required to clear. So why do I live here? Because it has been our home for decades and it’s hard to leave home. I thought about calling our ward councillor, Cynthia Block, until I read her glib comments in the newspaper. She said, “Nobody likes to see their taxes go up, but your taxes are going up because your land is more valuable. So your resale value, in theory, is going up.” Her theory is wrong, but she is a quick study and it didn’t take her long to buy the company line. Doesn’t she understand that if we do not intend on moving, then an inflated value means nothing more than over-taxation? She should not assume that everyone who lives in Nutana is a high-income corporate executive and can afford to pay for the city’s spendthrift practices. There are many long-term residents who are retired and on fixed incomes and young families who bought old houses and fixed them up who may now be classified as asset rich, but cash poor. Perhaps Coun. Block could have at least faked some concern for the people she supposedly represents. Over and above exorbitant property taxation, water rates and infrastructure levies were jacked up again; power rates are being increased along with recycling fees. The only thing that
hasn’t gone up is my income. What we can look forward is whopping tax increases in the years to come as the bills come due for the ongoing city capital and P3 projects, and in our case, the taxes levied based on inflated assessments. In short, we will be paying on “boom” prices with “bust” dollars. For those city residents who received a decrease in assessment, or whose value remained static, good on you. This time, it is our turn; next time, it might be yours. And you can’t fight city hall. And if Coun. Block believes our home is worth the assessed value, then we’ll sign on the dotted line and the property is hers. ehnatyshyn@gmail.com
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Cam Hutchinson & Friends: Views of the World Please take Simms’ mic away
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ill Littlejohn, on Dana White lashing out at Meryl Streep for her using the MMA in an unflattering light in the speech she made at the Golden Globes: “Streep replied by saying that she would have used the WWE as an example, but she doesn’t like insulting fellow actors.” • Torben Rolfsen, on Jonathan Toews having to pay up on his World Juniors bet with Patrick Kane by wearing one of Kane’s USA jerseys for photos: “Toews also had to pay for their cab ride home.” • The World Cup of soccer is expanding to 48 teams for the 2026 championship. I’m thinking this leaves our men’s team about 64 spots short. • From somebody named @sabertoof: “The NHL’s oldest living player, Milt Schmidt, has passed away at 98. The title now belongs to Jaromir Jagr of the Florida Panthers.” • From Roberto Luongo: “If I play another 28 years, I will still fall about 5-6 wins shy of tying Marty’s record.” Marty, of course, is Brodeur. • From Janice Hough: “Russians, hackers, questionable business deals, cronyism . . . Somewhere Richard Nixon is shaking his head.” • Les Perreaux of the Globe and Mail, on the decision to give people free entry into Canada’s national parks: “Why destroy a provincial park on May long weekend for $8 when you can trash a national park for free?” • From Rolfsen: “The Chargers are moving to L.A. Depending on freeway traffic, they should be there in time for the 2018 season.” • Littlejohn, on the Chargers planning to play their first two seasons at the 27,000seat StubHub Center in Carson: “Won’t
they be embarrassed by all those empty seats?” • Former NHLer Paul Bissonnette is a Twitter sensation and was even more so when he was playing in the league. He and his followers were discussing chocolate bars recently: “I would say the most overrated chocolate bar is the Kit Kat,” Bissonnette wrote. “Doesn’t really bring much to the table aside from a little wafer. Meh.” Don’t you love social media? • From Rolfsen: “A grown man threw eggs at the entrance to Chargers Park. The results didn’t do any damage. Must have been Philip Rivers.” • From the Phil Simms file of horrible announcing: “It’s the linebackers job to make sure they make those tackles.” • I haven’t decided if I am going to miss Chris Berman. I’m leaning to no. • From Hough: “To all those folks who complained about having to explain BJs to children with Bill Clinton, how do you feel about ‘golden showers?’” • A question from Rolfsen: “Is that it for college football? I’m worried there is some 7-5 vs 6-6 bowl lurking.” • Hough, on Clemson QB Deshaun Watson declaring for NFL draft: “I hope memories of his great night winning a national championship sustain him during his time with the Browns.” • Another gem from Phil Simms: “This pass caught them off guard. Well, it didn’t catch them off guard.” • I never figured Adam Bighill as NFL material, but here’s hoping he makes it in New Orleans. • Rolfsen, on Derrick Rose disappearing and failing to show up for a Knicks game: “He was found alive on a yacht in Miami.”
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By RJ Currie erena Williams committed 88 unforced errors in losing an Aussie Open tune-up. I haven’t seen so many mistakes happen so fast since last October’s group wedding in Vancouver. • The AHL Classic in California was played in heavy rain. There was so much water on the ice, at shift changes the coaches yelled “Man overboard!” • Experts say Alabama would have beaten Clemson had Tide running back Bo Scarbrough not broken his leg in quarter three. I find the argument about Scarbrough fair. • How about the garish combo worn by team Norway at the Continental Cup of Curling — motley green pants with an orange vest? Even Vegas doesn’t want that to stay in Vegas. • I was amused by TSN’s The Reporters’ “debate” on best NHL rookie: the Leafs’ Auston Matthews or Patrick Laine in Winnipeg. Guess who all four easternbased scribes chose? • The Telegraph UK reports Taylor Hill is the next supermodel one needs to know. Luckily, I already know the ultimate supermodel: my wife. She is also my proofreader. • Tulsa policeman and ex-Sooners DB, Michael Thompson, is awaiting trial for TA011606 Tammy
pawning police guns, including a shortbarrelled rifle. Hope he’s worked on his shotgun defence. • A tortoise with bad feet that lives in a theme park in Norfolk, England, has been outfitted with wheels and tires. They renamed it Danica Patrick. • The San Diego Chargers are moving to L.A. where they will play next season in a 27,000-seat stadium. ESPN calls it ridiculously small; the CFL calls it above average. • According to the N.Y. Daily News, Knicks star Derrick Rose is considering walking away from basketball. Actually he tried it once before, but sprained his ankle. • Ryan Lochte said he is already looking forward to having children with fiancée Kayla Rae Reid. He’s probably confident he has good swimmers. • Razorbacks receiver Jeremy Sprinkle apologized via Twitter after his arrest for shoplifting, sometimes called the fivefinger discount. Unless you are Jason Pierre-Paul. • A Florida man reportedly was arrested for burning his underwear in a Starbucks washroom. Its always hard to believe a story about pants on fire. RJ’s Groaner of the Week Some advice for golfer Sergio Garcia, who announced his intention to get married this year. Mull it over. Then mulligan.
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dence. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on each date. People are invited to bring historical sewing projects to spend the afternoon sewing, planning, and sharing information about historical LAST SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH FEBRUARY 3 costuming in Saskatoon. Marr Residence volunteers will “Epilepsy Saskatoon Support Group meets the last The Lyell Gustin Recital Series opens its “Canadaalso be on hand to provide guided tours and information Saturday of every month from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the 150th” season with Flûte Alors!, the nation’s only profes- about the history of the house. W.A. Edwards Centre at 333, Fourth Ave. North. Family, sional recorder quartet, performing Bach’n Jazz. The FEBRUARY 1 children, caregivers and friends are all welcome! This is a dynamic Montreal-based ensemble gives a dazzling disWine tasting event for professional singles over 50. 7:30 safe, friendly place to share, discuss ideas, answer quesplay of artistry and of the remarkable capabilities of their to 10:30 p.m. at the University Club (101 Administration tions, and support one another. You can follow Epilepsy instrument. 7:30 p.m., St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. Place). $40 per person. For more information, contact DeSaskatoon on Facebook. There will be a pre-concert talk by the artists at 6:45 p.m. nise at 306-717-0705 or go to Facebook.com/PSover50 to Admission: $35 (student $30); children 12 & under free EVERY WEDNESDAY register and for more information. when accompanied by an adult. Tickets are available at The FASD Network of Saskatchewan offers monthly McNally Robinson, Yamaha Piano, Saskatoon Academy of FEBRUARY 5 support meetings for individuals living with FASD and Music, Gustin Committee or at the door. For more informa- Free Presentation on how BodyTalk and Health Coaching, caregivers on Wednesdays at the Network office (510 2 p.m. Presentation is on achieving your Health Goals of tion, call 306-653-8889 or visit www.gustinhouse.ca. Cynthia St). The free-of-charge support meetings are 2017. Call 306-716-2997 to reserve a spot. FEBRUARY 11 an informative and engaging space for people to conFEBRUARY 11 nect with each other for ongoing support. 5:30 to 7:30 Ed Sullivan Show, German Cultural Centre. Listen to the The inaugural Crossmount Princess Ball at The Glen at p.m. For information, visit www.saskfasdnetwork.ca/ music of Elton John, CCR, Elvis, Lesley Gore, Jerry Lee Crossmount. Dress up in your princess best. This event events Lewis, Del Shannon and Johnny Rivers. Doors at 6:30 will be filled with fairytale crafts with Aurora and Ariel, ***** p.m., show at 7:30. Tickets are $25 and $22 for those over 55. Tickets available at McNally Robinson (306-955- storytelling with Belle, singing with Anna and Elsa, activi- Le Choeur des plaines welcomes you to sing and socialties with Rapunzel, child friendly dinner buffet followed by ize in French each Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at L’École 3599) and the German Club (306-244-6869). a dance lead by Prince Charming. For children 12 years canadienne française at 1407 Albert Avenue. The choir is of age and under and their guardian. 100 percent of all directed by Michael Harris and accompanied by Rachel donations will go toward the purchase of equipment for Fraser. All who wish to sustain or practice their French are the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Tickets $100 per person. welcome. For more information, call Rachel at 306-343JANUARY 27-29 For more information, visit www.theglenatcrossmount.ca/ 6641 or Jean at 306-343-9460. The Native Plant Society of Saskatchewan is once again program/princessball. ***** hosting its annual general meeting and conference at Canadian Trigeminal Neuralgia Association (CaTNA) supSaskatoon Community Contact for the Widowed (SCCW). Wanuskewin Heritage Park in Saskatoon. This year’s port group meeting for people with TN and facial pain. Coffee at 9:30 a.m. every Wednesday at St. Martin’s theme is “Native Plants in a Working Landscape” and 1:30 p.m. at Cosmo Civic Centre, 3130 Laurier Dr. For United Church (2617 Clarence Avenue). The group also looks at the various roles and interactions native plants more information, contact Gail at 306-382-1578. has a general meeting on the third Sunday of every have in our modern landscapes. Our keynote speaker month, with the exception of July and August. For more MARCH 15 will be Colorado State University PhD candidate Andrea information, contact Mildred at 306-242-3905 or the RUH Foundation’s Greek Gourmet Feast, 5:30 p.m. at Borkenhagen, who will be talking about her cutting edge church at 306-343-7101. Manos Restaurant & Lounge (200 1820 Eighth Street research in a presentation entitled “Lessons in establish***** East. Website: https://ruhf.org/ . Presented by Manos, ing plant communities on constructed fens for oil sands T.O.P.S (Take Off Pounds Sensibly). New members are RUH Foundation’s Greek Gourmet Feast sponsored by mine reclamation”. More info can be found at welcome. A supportive, friendly group that meets weekly PotashCorp stimulates your senses all in support of The http://www.npss.sk.ca/news-and-events/events/251 focusing on healthy eating, exercise and weight loss. For GREATE.R. Campaign for emergency, critical care and Victorian Sewing Circles trauma priorities at Royal University Hospital. Call or email more information go to www.tops.org or call Debbie at 306-668-4494. are at Resurrection Lutheran DC011667Meetings Darlene Jan. 29, Feb. 26, March 26 and April 30 at the Marr Resi- Trina at 306-655-0628 or for more information.
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FIRST SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH The MindFULL Café, part of the international Alzheimer Café movement, provides an opportunity to meet in a relaxed social setting for persons with dementia, family, care partners and other interested people. The Café is a two-hour get together with refreshments, entertainment and information. 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Sherbrooke Community Centre.
EVERY THIRD WEDNESDAY The Bruno Groening Circle of Friends in Saskatoon has a support circle using integrative healing based on the teaching of Bruno Groening open to all without charge. Contact circle.saskatoon@gmail.com, 306-664-3331.
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2016 was an “amazing” year at Crossmount! Glenlyon Hall hosted many weddings, conferences and other events. Arrival of the patio furniture and fire pits meant more options for the outdoor spaces. For Christmas, the entry hall was beautifully decorated. The Arts Barn saw the continuation of popular classes and the addition of many new choices. As well, initial plans and preliminary construction of the new coffee area, The Apple Crate, were initiated. Plants in the greenhouse have been lovingly tended and viewing is welcomed. The Crossmount Cider Company celebrated its first year by launching four blends of hard apple cider: three Flatlander varieties and another called Citri Hopped. The sampling room was completed and open to the public. Our hard apple cider was so well received and popular that we sold out before Christmas. Good news for cider lovers is that new batches will be ready before the end of January. Our Cider Day and Fall Fest were very successful. Cider sampling and tours of the cidery were in high demand. The hay bale maze, as well as our long maned friend, Connor, and his wagon were a big hit. The landscaping in all areas of Crossmount was expanded. Catmint thrived and the hydrangeas were spectacular. The apple orchards displayed their first blossoms and we even had some very delicious apples. More independent houses were built and new residents moved into the first neighbourhood. Driveways were paved and entry ways completed with paving stones. We expanded the infrastructure into the second phase of our first neighbourhood and opened up a new area for homes. This, of course, includes city water. The Crossmount Centre for Healthy Aging opened its doors and the front entry ramp and stairs were finished. The railing is so beautiful that we prefer to call it art. Residents engaged in social activities, some of which were organized through the Arts Barn and others which were self-directed. Staff and residents became more acquainted at a barbecue social; it was re-affirmed that our staff and residents are all “amazing”! Additionally, everyone continued to take pleasure in the joys of being surrounded by prairie vistas and the wildlife this has to offer. In spring one of the resident geese, fondly called Queen Elizabeth by staff, provided a hatchling of goslings who spent the summer swimming lazily in the pond. We look forward to watching Crossmount continue to grow in 2017 and invite you to come for a visit (5 kms south of Saskatoon on Lorne Avenue), check our website, or call for more information about how you can live in this innovative community.
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